{"id": 53649, "summary": [{"text": "darex l.l.c. is an american manufacturer of industrial bit sharpeners , and are currently based in ashland , oregon .", "topic": 8}, {"text": "darex l.l.c. owns two other brands , work sharp tools which creates knife and tool sharpeners and drill doctor which creates hobbyist drill bit sharpeners .", "topic": 24}, {"text": "darex is a fourth generation family owned company that began in 1973 in beecher , illinois until 1979 when it relocated to ashland . ", "topic": 0}], "title": "darex", "paragraphs": ["darex manufactures and sells industrial drill sharpeners . darex ' s headquarters is located in ashland , oregon . for every employee , darex generates $ 207 . 1k in revenue . darex ' s main competitors are drilldoctor , hall tool and machinetoolsjwk . darex has 4 followers on owler .\ndarex manufactures and sells industrial drill sharpeners . darex was founded in 06 / 1973 . darex ' s headquarters is located in ashland , oregon , usa 97520 . darex ' s president & ceo , matthew bernard , currently has an approval rating of 51 % . darex has an est . . .\ndarex ' s president & ceo , matthew bernard , currently has an approval rating of 51 % . darex ' s primary competitors are\nowler has collected 13 screenshots of darex ' s website since jun 2014 . the latest darex website design screenshot was captured in sep 2017 .\ndarex currently has 776 fans on facebook . as of july 2014 darex had 404 fans . that ' s a 92 percent increase in 4 years\ndarex is a 4th generation family owned business . darex has won multiple awards as one of the best places to work in the state of oregon .\ndarex ii aea entrains air effectively with microsilica concrete and with fly ash concrete .\nglassdoor gives you an inside look at what it ' s like to work at darex , including salaries , reviews , office photos , and more . this is the darex company profile . all content is posted anonymously by employees working at darex .\ndarex currently has 1 , 355 followers on twitter . as of july 2014 darex had 1 , 315 followers . that ' s a 3 percent increase in 3 years\ndarex began in 1973 in beecher , illinois . the d , a and r of darex are the initials of three generations of the bernard family ; david , arthur and richard bernard . david and his father richard founded darex . grandfather arthur bernard , who earlier founded the bernard welding company , contributed his energy and guidance to darex .\ndarex is part of planned grace spin - off company , gcp applied technologies inc .\ndarex - drill doctor 3 / 32 - 1 / 2 in . drill bit sharpener\ndrilldoctor is perceived as one of darex ' s biggest rivals . drilldoctor was founded in null , and its headquarters is in , . drilldoctor has nan less employees than darex .\ndarex brands include darex industrial bit sharpeners , drill doctor professional and diy drill bit sharpeners , work sharp outdoor knife and tool sharpeners , and work sharp culinary kitchen knife sharpeners .\nmachinetoolsjwk is darex ' s # 3 rival . machinetoolsjwk is a private company that was founded in van nuys , california in null . machinetoolsjwk has 21 more employees vs . darex .\ndarex incorporates . richard bernard and david , his son , are founders . the first three letter of the darex name are the first letters of david , arthur and richard bernard .\ndarex has grown to produce the world\u2019s best - selling industrial drill sharpeners as well as a full range of commercial and consumer sharpening products . darex\u00ae brands include darex\u00ae industrial bit sharpeners , drill doctor\u00ae professional and dyi drill bit sharpeners , and work sharp\u00ae knife and tool sharpeners . darex has been helping industry professionals and do - it - yourselfers stay sharp for almost 40 years .\nhall tool is one of darex ' s top rivals . hall tool is a private company that was founded in null in , . compared to darex , hall tool has 25 more employees .\ndarex ii aea is available in bulk , delivered by metered tank trucks , totes and drums .\nthe darex family tradition continues as matthew bernard becomes the fourth generation family owner of the company .\nthrough the purposeful entrainment of air , darex ii aea markedly increases the durability of concrete to all exposures .\ndarex industrial drill sharpeners are designed to lower tool costs and production down time for manufacturers of every size .\ndarex is a leading global supplier of can sealants , closure sealants , can coatings , and closure coatings to the packaged food and beverage industry . darex products are used for consumer and industrial applications to protect the integrity of packaged products , including a portfolio of non - bpa can coatings . darex produces sealants for three of every four cans worldwide .\nas announced on march 2 , 2017 , gcp has received a binding offer from henkel to acquire its darex\u00ae packaging business . on july 3 , 2017 , gcp announced that it completed the sale of its darex\u00ae packaging business to henkel .\nfirst darex drill sharpener m - 1 is introduced at cleveland regional tool show . shown at imts later that year .\nthe flagship sealant and coating brand , darex specialty coatings are engineered to work with all darex can and closure sealants as integrated systems . darex coatings are available in a broad range of materials to provide specialized protection to interior and exterior consumer and industrial can products . they are designed and manufactured to meet the highest organoleptic standards to insure fda and food law compliance .\ndarex has employees and is the second highest among it ' s top 10 competitors . the top 10 competitors average 33 .\nthe air - entraining efficiency of darex ii aea becomes even greater when used with water - reducing and set - retarding agents . this may allow a reduction of up to \u2154 in the amount of darex ii aea required for the specified air content .\ni applied online . the process took 2 + months . i interviewed at darex ( ashland , or ) in october 2017 .\ndarex introduces the auto sharpener , which automates the sharpening process on the already popular xt - 3000 for greater throughput and repeatability .\nand darex\u00ae offers state - of - the - art coatings formulated without bpa , that match the performance of traditional epoxy can coatings .\ndarex ' s top 3 competitors are drilldoctor , hall tool and machinetoolsjwk . together they have raised over 0 between their estimated 66 employees .\ndarex ' s revenue is the second highest among it ' s top 10 competitors . the top 10 competitors average $ 2 . 4m .\ntoday , darex\u00ae helps protect the products of many of the world ' s most recognized consumer brands . darex\u00ae closure sealants , applied to crowns and caps , ensure freshness of many bottled drinks around the world . its durable can sealants ensure food and beverage freshness and protection from contamination .\nmore than a decade later , the advent of the beer can prompted darex\u00ae innovators to develop a new can sealant to preserve purity and taste .\ndarex industrial drill sharpeners are designed to lower tool costs and production down time for manufacturers of every size \u2013 from small custom fabricators to high - tech mass production facilities . darex offers manual and automatic sharpeners , including a fully automated 4 - axis cnc sharpener . visit urltoken to learn more .\ncolumbia , md . , jan . 14 , 2016 ( globe newswire ) - - w . r . grace & co . ( nyse : gra ) announced today that laurie andriate has been named president , darex packaging technologies ( darex ) , which is part of gcp applied technologies inc . ( gcp ) , the public company to be formed by the planned spin - off in early 2016 of grace\u2019s construction products segment and its darex business .\nin 1978 , darex relocated to ashland , oregon where we are located today . in 2012 , matthew bernard became the fourth generation family owner of the company .\ndarex , llc , is a privately owned company that designs and manufactures the drill doctor\u00ae brand of high quality drill bit sharpeners . their drill bit sharpening technology is based on more than 35 years of design and manufacturing experience by darex corporation , the world leader in industrial drill and end mill sharpeners . read more about drill doctor\nwith the successful closing of the acquisitions of the global darex packaging technologies business and the sonderhoff group , henkel strengthens its adhesive technologies business and complements its technology portfolio .\ndarex ii aea is used in ready - mix and concrete products plants to improve air entrainment stability . it is particularly effective in maintaining air content during longer haul times . darex ii aea performs well in conventional concrete and is effective in plasticizing mixes and with slag , lightweight , or manufactured aggregates which tend to produce harsh concrete .\ndarex ii aea will freeze at about 30 \u00b0f ( - 1 \u00b0c ) , but its air - entraining properties are completely restored by thawing and thorough mechanical agitation .\ndarex exists to surprise and delight the customers who buy and use our products . with every opportunity we want to positively impact the experience our customers have with us .\nhave fun while working hard ! work to keep darex an organization people want to be a part of . strive for balance in our lives at work , home and community .\ndarex introduces the xt - 3000 xpandable tool sharpener . the xt combines the ease of use of the sp series machines with the versatility and adjustments of the m series sharpeners .\ndarex\u00ae ii aea is an air - entraining admixture which generates a highly stable air void system for increased protection against damage from freezing and thawing , severe weathering , or de - icer chemicals . darex ii aea is a complex mixture of organic acid salts in an aqueous solution specifically formulated for use as an air - entraining admixture for concrete and is manufactured under rigid control which provides uniform , predictable performance . it is supplied ready to - use and does not require pre - mixing with water . darex ii aea is a dark brown liquid . one gallon weighs 8 . 7 lbs ( 1 . 04 kg / l ) . darex ii aea complies to astm c260 standard specifications for air - entraining admixtures for concrete .\ndarex ii aea is compatible with most gcp admixtures as long as they are added separately to the concrete mix . in general , it is recommended that darex ii aea be added to the concrete mix near the beginning of the batch sequence for optimum performance , preferably by \u201cdribbling\u201d on the sand . different sequencing may be used if local testing shows better performance . please see gcp technical bulletin tb - 0110 , admixture dispenser discharge line location and sequencing for concrete batching operations for further recommendations . darex ii aea should not be added directly to heated water .\nin conjunction with the darex sale , the company announced today that its board of directors has approved a business realignment plan that includes actions to reduce costs , including stranded costs associated with the darex business and the transition of gcp to a construction products technologies company . gcp expects the plan to result in net annualized savings of approximately $ 22 million to $ 25 million .\ndarex\u00ae is a recognized leader in can sealants and a leading supplier of can coatings and closure sealants for the food and beverage packaging industry , as well as personal care and industrial containers .\noregon - based darex , a 40 - year - old family - owned maker of industrial tool sharpeners , knows a thing or two about how to put a keen edge on steel . through its\nenjoy what we do ! have fun while working hard ! work to keep darex an organization people want to be a part of . strive for balance in our lives at work , home and community .\ndarex introduces the xps - 16 cnc drill bit sharpener , a breakthrough in cutting tool sharpening technology that brings the accuracy , programmability , and automation of a tool and cutter grinder to an affordable cost .\nreturn to top learn more about drill doctor lowe ' s canada is the best place to shop for drill doctor products darex , llc , is a privately owned company that designs and manufactures the drill doctor\u00ae brand of high quality drill bit sharpeners . their drill bit sharpening technology is based on more than 35 years of design and manufacturing experience by darex corporation , the world leader in industrial drill and end mill sharpeners .\nwork sharp is part of darex , a 4th - generation family owned business in ashland , oregon . for over 45 years we have been dedicated to producing industry - leading sharpening tools and providing exceptional customer service .\ni am looking for a drill sharpener and wonder what does the darex offer the drill doctor 750 doesn ' t . i know the darex is really expensive , but as everyone knows they can be had on ebay for usually less than 500 . 00 and the dd goes for less than 200 . 00 so no real money difference when it comes to a good tool . is the darex faster , more precise , ect ? : rolleyes : i am a one man shop and do just normal tolerance work in the . 005 range . just don ' t want any eggshaped holes . i noticed the 750 goes to 3 / 4 and so does the darex ' s i have seen . would like to hear anyone view on this , i did a search and couldn ' t find the two compared , but if i missed it just point me to the thread . thanks chris\ndarex , the makers of work sharp knife & tool sharpeners has been a sharpening focused and family owned business since 1973 . we engineer and manufacture a wide range of sharpening equipment ( including darex and drill doctor brand drill bit sharpeners ) , so it was a logical step for us to innovate knife and tool sharpeners . being in oregon , we are also a culture of knife & tool users , hunters and outdoor adventurers so it was also a familiar market for us to enter .\nnot everybody will have a chance to work at a place like darex in their career . that is a shame , because most will settle for mediocre leadership and cultures in their existing organizations and deal with politics and fear that plague tyipcal businesses .\nthere is no standard addition rate for darex ii aea . the amount to be used will depend upon the amount of air required under job conditions , usually in the range of 4 % to 7 % . typical factors which might influence the amount of air entrained are temperature , cement , sand gradation and use of extra fine materials such as fly ash . typical darex ii aea addition rates generally range from \u00bd to 5 fl oz / 100 lbs ( 30 to 320 ml / 100 kg ) of cement .\ndarex packaging technologies supplies a complete range of non - pvc closure sealants to meet the sealing requirements of the closure industry . the main purpose of non - pvc closure sealants is to provide a sealant for pry off crowns , twist off crowns , ropp or plastic caps .\napperta coatings from darex packaging technologies are a complete line of internal and external coatings based on a variety of chemistries which do not contain bpa as part of its formulation . apperta coatings bring the superior performance and regulatory expertise to both sheet and coil intended for food and personal care applications .\neasily sharpen and maintain your drill bits with the darex drill doctor 3 / 32 - 1 / 2 in . drill bit sharpener , which features a durable diamond grinding wheel and a permanent magnet motor to ensure quick , easy operation . the sharpener works on most hss , car read more\na number of years ago , work sharp , which is a division of darex , set the cutlery world on its ear by introducing an electric belt sharpener that would put an edge on most anything in seconds , and without overheating the blade , tearing off steel , or baffling the user .\nmuleworks the drill doctor is made by darex . they also make quite few different sharpeners , pretty decent stuff . the compact sharpeners like the 560 will give you a near perfect drill tip , but that is all , so you can ' t drastically modify the finished product . sometimes you may want more / less relief , more / less rake and to do that on those is a pita . also , the 560 will grind up to 3 / 4 , but over 1 / 2\nit ' ll leave a small tit on split points . i personally like the m6 darex . you can do just about anything you want , with attachments center drills , countersinks etc . unfortunately darex does not make the m6 anymore , but the ' bay has them all the time . it uses a 6\ndiamond or cbn wheel that can also be had for 50 - 100 bucks .\nthis manufacturer of drill sharpening grinders was established in beecher , illinois , in 1973 . the first three letters of the company name represent the first names of david bernard , his grandfather arthur , and david ' s father richard . the company co - founders were david and richard ; arthur had established a welding company where the co - founders began . in 1978 darex moved to ashland , oregon . they continue in business , making a broad range of drill sharpening machines and the darex and drill doctor brands . they also make the work sharp line of grinding systems for woodworking and metalworking tools .\nthe flagship sealant and coating brand , darex sealants have evolved in parallel with the industry , adapting to the ever - changing requirements . an intimate , customer - focused approach allows us to offer the world ' s broadest and most technologically advanced portfolio of can sealants , including products for the following applications :\noxygen ingress into the packaging causes reduction of shelf life and may result in product spoilage , as flavor deterioration , color change , haze formation and nutriment depletion . darex packaging technologies ' proprietary oxygen scavenging technology ( ost ) provides a solution to problems of oxygen trapped during the filling process and oxygen ingress over time .\ndarex is a 4th - generation family owned company in ashland , oregon . for over 40 years we have been creating industry - leading sharpening tools here in the usa . we are over 100 co - workers strong , dedicated to producing high - quality tools and providing exceptional customer service . read more . . .\nif the darex won ' t whup the a $ $ off the drill doctor , its pretty worthless , because i have a dd and am not impressed . i can do better and more reliable work with a $ 15\ngeneral\nfixture . i won ' t go through the list of stupids , but the dd is rather inconsistent , is all plastic , has a lot of slop , relies on\nenglish\n, timing , biasing the slop the right way , and holding your mouth right . . . . . . don ' t even think twice , if you are considering a\nreal\nsharpener like the darex .\ndrill doctor is part of darex , a 4th - generation family owned company in ashland , oregon . for over 40 years we have been creating industry - leading sharpening tools here in the usa . we are over 100 co - workers strong , dedicated to producing high - quality tools and providing exceptional customer service . read more . . .\nbernard welding equipment co . is founded by art bernard , one of the world\u2019s first welding engineers . art\u2019s son richard soon joins and bernard co . grows to become one of the premier manufactures of mig welding guns and other welding accesories . the genesis for darex is where there is a constant struggle to maintain sharp drills in their manufacturing process\nandriate joined grace in 2006 as vice president , marketing for the darex and construction products businesses . in 2011 , she was named vice president and general manager of the company\u2019s discovery sciences business . in 2014 , she assumed leadership of the engineered materials business as vice president and general manager . prior to joining grace , she held senior positions at basf and eastman chemical .\ncambridge , mass . , july 03 , 2017 ( globe newswire ) - - gcp applied technologies inc . ( nyse : gcp ) has completed the sale of its darex packaging technologies segment to henkel for approximately $ 1 . 05 billion . net proceeds excluding deal costs are expected to be approximately $ 800 million . the transaction was initially announced on march 2 , 2017 .\ndarex packaging technologies supplies a range of pvc based compounds to meet the sealing requirements of the closure industry . daraseal ro compounds are used to seal ro and ropp aluminum caps . daraseal cap compounds are used to seal crimp - on caps , lug and twist off caps for aqueous , acidic and fatty foods . daraseal ro and daraseal cap are available in non - phthalate versions .\ndarex ii aea disperses and generates millions of discrete semimicroscopic bubbles throughout the concrete composite . once thoroughly mixed , the concrete contains a stable network of bubbles which act much like ball bearings increasing mobility , or plasticity , of the concrete . this adds workability to the mix and permits a reduction of water with no loss of slump . placeability is improved . bleeding , segregation and green shrinkage are minimized .\nmany companies have core values , mission statements , and similar things - but often they are forgotten or ignored once a company is launched . here at darex we use our mission statement and core values as the central driver of our business every day - and by doing so we have created a unique , extraordinary business that we enjoy sharing with you through our products , service , and professional relationships .\n\u201cwe are pleased to have completed the sale of darex and are now focused on gcp\u2019s realignment to a construction products technologies company . proceeds from the sale will provide the flexibility to strengthen our balance sheet and execute on our growth plan , which includes investing in internal product and technology development programs , as well as pursuing bolt - on acquisition opportunities , \u201d said president and chief executive officer gregory e . poling .\neasily sharpen and maintain your drill bits with the darex drill doctor 3 / 32 - 1 / 2 in . drill bit sharpener , which features a durable diamond grinding wheel and a permanent magnet motor to ensure quick , easy operation . the sharpener works on most hss , carbide and cobalt bits ranging from 3 / 32 in . to 1 / 2 in . and provides on chuck alignment for ease of use .\nat henkel , we ' re familiar with the challenges can makers face at every stage of manufacturing . whether you make aluminum cans or tin - plate cans , we can help increase your process efficiency while improving health and safety and reducing your impact on the environment . this includes using food - safe internal can coatings and food - grade sealants . and , with the acquisition of darex packaging , our comprehensive portfolio has grown even further .\nmany companies have core values , mission statements , and similar things , and many of them don\u2019t use them . here at darex we use our mission and values as the central driver of our business . by doing so we have created a unique , extraordinary business . it is exciting for us to get to share part of that with you by using our products , by talking with our customer service team , or by working with us .\nalways . \u201c continuous improvement \u201d is a core value here at darex and we live it every day . we actively listen to our customers and respond to many of their requests . \u2018 fast , easy to use and works every time \u2019 is our mantra so we are always striving to achieve that goal and then improve on it even more . as an example , i am in the process of updating our wskts users guide based on customer feedback .\ndarex , the makers of work sharp and drill doctor is proud to be an american company ! this tool was built by hard working americans at our family owned business in ashland oregon . for more than 30 years , darex has been building premium sharpening tools right here in the usa . we employ over 60 people and have sold more than 3 million sharpeners . while economic changes have forced us to buy some components off shore , we remain committed to designing , assembling and quality checking every tool at our ashland , or factory . we know you need your tools to work as hard as you do . that ' s why we designed them to stand up to the rigors of daily use . tools are an investment and we make our tools to ensure you get the most from your hard earned investment . you can buy cheaper , but you cannot buy better . your purchase of this tool is also an investment in your work and ours . now get sharp and get back outdoors !\nour vast range of brands cover most applications for your tooling requirements you can trust that every tool and piece of equipment we stock is of the highest quality because we only supply reputable , world - class brands that our customers can rely on to get the job done . from american made sharpeners by darex to european made magnetic drilling machines from holemaker , you are bound to find exactly what you are looking for amongst our extensive range of tools , equipment and machinery available . with industry leading brands combined with our competitive prices and comprehensive product knowledge , itm is the best choice to supply products you can rely on .\nconcrete shall be air entrained concrete , containing 4 % to 8 % entrained air . the air contents in the concrete shall be determined by the pressure method ( astm designation c231 ) , gravimetric method ( astm designation c138 ) or volumetric method ( astm designation c173 ) . the air - entraining admixture shall be darex ii aea as manufactured by gcp applied technologies , or equal . the air - entraining admixture shall be added at the concrete mixer or batching plant at approximately \u00bd to 5 fl oz / 100 lbs ( 30 to 320 ml / 100 kg ) of cement , or in such quantities as to give the specified air contents .\nyou guys who can sharpen drills by hand equal to factory grinds probably don ' t need to use micrometers when turning either , do you ? you can turn to . 005\n+ / - or better by eye , right ? sorry , but i can ' t help being sarcastic when people tell me how accurately they can sharpen drills by hand . i ' ve got an sp2500 darex unit , an srd , a surface grinder with drill grinding fixture and two tool & cutter grinders . any of those will beat any hand grinder in the world . in spite of this equipment we still have to be very careful in sharpening drills accurately . in short , it ain ' t so easy that it can be done by hand to any degree of accuracy .\ndarex is full of driven , motivated co - workers who love to win . it is a remarkable company with a long history of being a great place to work . i love coming to work most days , and enjoy direct and open communication with every single person . i am free to be myself and performance is based on results , not how many meetings you attend or hours you work . if you want to learn , you get the opportuntity . if you dont understand , you are expected to speak up . if you have a problem , you deal with it directly and effectively with the person . the products speak for themselves , and continue to evolve with consumer needs . the business is built for the long haul , working toward success in every moment , but not by mortgaging the future .\ni bought this for my own personal use at work or bring it home when i need to sharpen a drill . i ' m a cnc machinist and small drill sharpening at work is pretty much non existent . i hate throwing dull drills in the scrap steel barrel . it ' s great for sharpening drills when you use it as described . it ' s a finesse type of unit . if you turn the drill like an animal it won ' t work . i ' ve already sharpened close to a hundred drills with it . as for the split point it ' s not very good at it . especially larger drills . this takes a lot of finesse to get right . the motor whines when creating a split point from scratch . even with light pressure . more time than it is worth . don ' t have a lot of split points so this is not a big deal for me . the diamond wheel is not very big so anything above 1 / 2 inch drill becomes a chore to get sharp . any drill that is chipped or very dull i sharpen as close as i can get it on a bench grinder then final sharpen it right on the darex . if i had to buy again i would go with the 500x and forgo the larger drills as they are to much strain on the small motor and wheel . not sorry i bought it . it was a worth while purchase for me . big help at work and home . vinny\nnow , work sharp has outdone itself by having custom knifemaker and designer ken onion put together an improved version that bears his name . the new ken onion work sharp has a more powerful , variable - speed motor , wider belts with better abrasive , a guide that lets you adjust your bevel from 15 degrees to 30 degrees , and upgrade kits that expand its already awe - inspiring capabilities . using its full range of accessories , this tool can sharpen anything from a shovel to a scalpel .\namong its features is something i haven ' t seen before - - a work chart printed on heavy cardboard ( also suitable for framing , in case you ' re tired of your vermeer or lautrec ) that shows you just how to proceed with all this technology . let ' s say you want to sharpen a hunting knife , so you look under\nhunting knife\nand below that you choose between\nhaggered\n( that ' s how they spell it , and it ' s the wrong word , but what the hell . ) and\ndull .\nchoose one of the two sets of directions that follow and you get the angle and speed at which to sharpen , the progression of belts to use , and how many strokes you give the edge on each side .\nespecially intriguing is the subcategory called\nbragging rights ,\nbelow which appears\nhow sharp can you get ?\nand below that ,\nridiculous ,\nfollowing which is a formula that will get your knife sharp enough to perform corneal surgery .\nwhat worksharp does not make much of , and should , is the fact that its system gives you a rolled , or moran - style edge , which can only be gotten with a belt . the rolled edge is convex in cross section rather than flat , and is very strong and long lasting because it leaves more steel where the metal meets the meat . when i asked worksharp why they didn ' t make more of it , the answer was that not many people appreciate such a refinement . so be it . but now you do .\nif your needs are more modest , there ' s another worksharp product that costs far less than the ken onion sharpener ( which is $ 150 ) and that is the guided field sharpener 221 , which is about all i ever use , and which is so good that i have three - - one in the shop , one in the kitchen , and one with my hunting gear . it ' s about the size of a large folding knife , offers five sharpening steps ( of which i only use only two ) and costs $ 34 . 95 . it ' s as foolproof in its own way as the ken onion sharpener .\nmany products featured on this site were editorially chosen . field & stream may receive financial compensation for products purchased through this site .\nurltoken is part of the field & stream network , a division of bonnier corporation .\ncopyright \u00a9 2018 field & stream . a bonnier corporation company . all rights reserved . reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nin your opinion , which company produces the best hss drill bits , screw and jobber length ? best is defined as most accurate diameter , best centered points , and least runout . sizes : let ' s say 1 / 4\nand down .\ni was introduced to nachi a few weeks ago . i am becoming a believer . look at the drill and you can tell there is quality . sucks that they are jap , but what isn ' t anymore .\ndormer . swedish , german , italian . urltoken [ this message has been edited by evan ( edited 08 - 11 - 2004 ) . ]\ni get super results even with chinese drill bits using an erickson 300 series collet chuck on 1 / 4\nand smaller bits , if you need to drill small holes the collet chuck works so much better . the bit can be grabbed by the margins , eliminates center drilling most of the time . and the least runnout ! don [ this message has been edited by donie ( edited 08 - 11 - 2004 ) . ]\nbest for what . that ' s an open question . best usable for a small shop are ptd in my aarea . they ' re carried as a mid - priced line at the local faster supply house . been using them for thirty years .\nbest\ndepends a lot on what you ' re using them for . a lot of guys swear by tin coated but i ' ve never seen much advantage except in certain production settings . as soon as you sharpen them their advantage goes away . some guys buy the pricy cobalt m42 hss drills paying a premium price for tough heat resiustant drills . they use them for general home shop applications where an m2 hss drill costing half as much kasts nearly as long and is less likely to edge chip on breakthrough in manual drilling . if you like us made stuff get union or cleveland twist drill sets . i hear most of thest us drills are made in eastern europe these days . the\nbest\ndrill is the one suited for the job and\nbest\nis likely not to be the same for all instances . for home shop use i suggest the mid priced drill sets . some of the cheapo asian sets are improving in quality . it probably won ' t be long before they start chomping the heels of the major us brands .\nmy favorite brand is the one i find in the drawer that is sharp enough to do the job . i have quite a few precision brand and greenfield jobber drills . the greenfields give me thousands of 1 / 8\nand 1 / 4\nholes in 1 / 4\nthick a36 . i think i buy those from mcmaster - carr . les\njoin date jan 2003 location central kali . posts 1 , 981 post thanks / like likes ( given ) 0 likes ( received ) 12\ni have some c / l that i bought in korea in 1971 . they are still going strong . i also bought a letter set that was made in japan . they were not the same quality . the corners tend to wear faster . i will not buy any made in china . i had a new drill at work . as soon as it touched the workpiece , it split down the center for 1\n. i had never had that happen before . i looked at the shank and noticied where it was made .\nforrest wrote :\na lot of guys swear by tin coated but i ' ve never seen much advantage except in certain production settings . as soon as you sharpen them their advantage goes away .\nthis is contrary to my thoughts on coated drills . the cutting edge is inside the flute , grinding only removes the non - cutting end of the drill . the coated flute remains , unless web thinning is done . am i wrong ?\njoin date jul 2004 location n . ga - 33 . 992n , - 83 . 72w usa posts 3 , 473 post thanks / like likes ( given ) 40 likes ( received ) 752\nbeen in and around this business for a long time , and the myth is still strong as ever that drills can be ground offhand with results equal to a good drill grinder . if thats the case , then a side grinder could take the place of a surface grinder as long as you hold it right and move it correctly . to begin with , a\ngood drill grinder\ndoesn ' t come from sears as an attachment for a bench grinder , and they don ' t sell for $ 79 . 95 . i ' d wager there ' s not one man in a thousand who can maintain the center of a hand ground drill within . 005 of true center on any consistent basis without using at least a pocket comparator . if the center ' s not on center , the rest don ' t really matter much . a good grinder will put the center on center and make the geometry right every time , and do it in a quarter of the time required for offhand grinding . it ' ll also let you put a 90 *\ncrankshaft point\non a deep hole drill , or vary the relief for working on different materials . i ' ve hand ground a lot of drills that cut just fine , but i ' ve never had any desire to go back to hand grinding since i got a decent drill grinder . if there ' s anyone around who can hand grind and equal its speed and results , i haven ' t met him .\nmetlmunchr , your right . i have a uncle thats got a sharpening business and he swears up and down he can hand sharpen a drill bit and get it right every time . but he ain ' t touching any of my bits ! i ' ll take my saws and knives to him but not any machine tooling ! i know a drill bit isn ' t the most acurate thing to make a hole with but if they ' re sharpened right , they cut better , straighter , and faster . a hand sharpened drill bit , done on a bench grinder might be ok on a quick piece of wood ( which is my uncles area of expertise ) , but in a machine shop it just won ' t do it ! thanks richard jensen\nquote :\nbeen in and around this business for a long time , and the myth is still strong as ever that drills can be ground offhand with results equal to a good drill grinder . if thats the case , then a side grinder could take the place of a surface grinder as long as you hold it right and move it correctly .\ni disagree . i haven ' t done that many but on 3 / 16\nand above i can do better than a lot of\nfactory\nsharpening jobs . by hand . it is a skill but is not that super hard to learn . getting the two flutes at the same angle is harder than proper centering . a 10x magnifier helps a lot . smaller ones get to be a real challenge . paul a .\ncan ' t grind a tool accurately offhand ? i disagree . maybe you guys don ' t have the technique down . i ' ve known many an oldschool machinist who can grind drills better than new . i grind angles , reliefs , thinwebs , bullnoses on endmills , neutral rakes on brass drills , 3 , 4 flute core drills ( 1 . 25\n- 2 . 0\ndia ) . i ' d rather spend $ 800 . 00 on a more useful addition to my shop ( dro comes to mind ) than some pink elephant - sitting - in - the corner - drill grinder . a tool and cutter grinder would be nicer , but that ' s even more hassle , more $ $ $ . the proof is in the puddin ' - even chips , dead - on diameters . practice , practice , practice .\ni spent years hand sharpening twist drills when i worked on aircraft . split point 135\u00b0 drills . i got pretty good at it . can ' t have a drill walking across the work when you ' re making a skin . scraps the entire work . i can sharpen as well as a machine .\nwith more than 10 . 6 million unique visitors over the last year , practical machinist is the most visited site for metalworking professionals . practical machinist is the easiest way to learn new techniques , get answers quickly and discuss common challenges with your peers . register for the world\u0092s largest manufacturing technology forum for free today to stay in the know .\npowered by vbulletin\u00ae version 4 . 2 . 2 copyright \u00a9 2016 vbulletin solutions , inc . all rights reserved .\nthis website or its third - 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{"id": 53653, "summary": [{"text": "marel hf ( nasdaq iceland : marl ) is an icelandic company that provides equipment , systems and services to the food processing industry .", "topic": 22}, {"text": "the company 's brands include marel , stork poultry processing and townsend further processing . ", "topic": 31}], "title": "marel", "paragraphs": ["is the leading global provider of advanced equipment , systems and services to the fish , meat and poultry industries . marel ' s brands \u2013 marel ,\nmarel is always looking for talented individuals who want to join our global team .\nintegration to marel\u2019s end of line equipment to allow real time monitoring and traceability .\n1983 marel established in iceland , exclusively focused on products for the fishing industry .\nmarel supplies integrated systems and standardised individual machines for the meat , fish and poultry industries .\nmarel food logistic systems supplies warehouse cranes that provide a smooth and efficient handling in storage .\nin the uk , marel has existed in the form of several companies for more than 65 years .\nmarel food logistic systems supplies various types of lifts for vertical transport within your intra - logistics system .\nwe invite you to check out the career opportunities we offer and the kind of employer that marel is .\nmarel was established in iceland in 1982 and still has its headquarters there . marel has evolved from a small company , exclusively focused on the fishing industry , into an international group that operates throughout the food industry .\nthere are already 386 genealogy profiles with the marel surname on geni . join now to find your relatives .\n- with added revenue marel will invest for 13 m . eur more than expected in 2015 - 2017 .\nmarel food logistic systems distinguishes automated pallet and pallet box buffers , and manual pallet and pallet box buffers .\nit is important to note that third - party electronic and software components used in marel products occasionally become obsolete due to circumstances beyond marel\u2019s control . marel makes every effort to ensure that this does not affect availability of parts , delivery timescales and the ability to support repair activities , but sometimes product discontinuation is the only option .\nthe product end - of - life policy defines how marel communicates the main milestones within the end - of - life process . it is very important for marel to make sure customers understand the role that the company can play in the process , in terms of helping them migrate to alternative marel products , platforms and technology .\nmarel water treatment is a specialist in the treatment of industrial wastewater for the food , textile and rendering industries .\nmarel poulty will showcase a wide variety of global launches , centered around the theme \u201ckeep control and think fast\u201d .\nthere might be two possible scenarios for marel in the future years . firstly that marel reaches their goals and continue to grow ( bull case ) . secondly that market conditions grow slower than expected and growth revenue for marel is lower than the average growth of the industry ( bear case ) . in both scenarios future interest and yield are the same .\n- with slower growth marel will likely reduce investments because of both reduced activities and to maintain necessary flow of cash .\nthe empty crates buffers of marel food logistic systems comprises a stacker / destacker , a stack mover and belt transporters .\nmarel food logistics systems builds your pallet transport system to your requirements and in line with the organization of your business .\nmarel food logistic systems supplies warehouse storage systems as part of the storage and buffer systems for full crates and boxes .\nthe groundwork for the fifth generation of food processing software started within marel . the project was given the working title mp5 .\nin 1999 the three companies combined their resources to form aew delford systems . in 2006 they became a vital part of marel .\naverage van marel life expectancy in 1987 was 75 years . this was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73 .\nnote that if you plan to stay overnight before or after the show , you can get assistance from marel to book accommodation .\nmarel food logistic systems supplies crate and box transporters . they play an important role in the intra - logistics process of your business .\nmarel food logistic systems supplies transporters for packaging and packaged products . these product transporters connect the processes in an intra - logistics environment .\nin addition to all other types of storage and buffer systems , marel food logistic systems also offers a system for full crates of boxes .\nongoing live demonstrations will give representatives from both small and large salmon producers the chance to witness the advantages of marel\u2019s processing solutions first - hand .\ninnova amended to support marel\u2019s pluto embedded software platform . innova service products updated to allow food processors to get the most out of their innova investments .\n- in this scenario ebit goals of marel will be achieved in 2017 . that means that revenue growths will increase substantially over the next three years .\nthe stock price of marel has risen 35 % in the last three months , probably due to a good third quarter and a good outlook for 2015 .\nthe participants will experience marel\u2019s industry leading equipment at close range in a simulated processing plant environment . with ever - increasing demands for processors to uphold food safety , increase yield , and improve the utilization of raw materials , the salmon showhow is a valuable opportunity for processors to see how marel products can help them address these demands .\nmarel is the brand name of their equipment and systems used for in the meat and fishing industry . since 2010 the poultry processing is branded as stork poultry processing . since 2010 , marel markets its whole range of products for the further processing segment under the brand name of townsend further processing . marel\u00b4s , townsend further processing , offers equipment to meet all your further processing needs , including portioning and forming , marinating , coating , frying , cooking and sausage - making for poultry , red meat and fish .\nmarel stork poultry processing\u2019s innovation aeroscalder has received a eurotier gold medal . the innovation can be seen at the upcoming eurotier , in hanover , germany , 13 - 16 november .\nthe event is being held at marel ' s state - of - the - art demonstration facility , progress point , just 5 minutes from copenhagen airport , where there will be ongoing demonstrations throughout the day as marel presents its wide range of stand - alone machines and integrated processing systems . the program will conclude with dinner and entertainment in the evening .\ncensus records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your van marel ancestors , such as occupation . occupation can tell you about your ancestor ' s social and economic status .\ncensus records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your mc marel ancestors , such as occupation . occupation can tell you about your ancestor ' s social and economic status .\nmarel has joined with dutch protein & services ( dps ) to offer a five - step coating solution delivering healthier , crispier meat products with a home - prepared appearance for oven cooking .\nlandsbanki , iceland\u2018s largest bank , valuates marel\u2018s stock at 143 , 6 isk based on a cash flow estimation done on 16th of december 2014 . the valuation price is therefore is 8 % higher than the closing price on december 16th . free cash flow to the firm ( fcff ) is the main indicator used by landsbanki to valuate marel . landsbanki advises investors to hold the stock .\nthe main factors for demand that influence marel are gdp growth , commodity prices and population growth . stronger economic outlook gives food production companies around the world opportunities to invest in new and better equipment .\nwith offices and subsidiaries in over 30 countries and a global network of more than 100 agents and distributors , marel works side - by - side with its customers to extend the boundaries of food processing performance .\ncensus records can give you a fascinating window into the day - to - day lives of your van marel ancestors - like hours worked per week , level of education , veteran status , employers , and more .\ncensus records can give you a fascinating window into the day - to - day lives of your mc marel ancestors - like hours worked per week , level of education , veteran status , employers , and more .\nuse census records and voter lists to see where families with the van marel surname lived . within census records , you can often find information like name of household members , ages , birthplaces , residences , and occupations .\nthe market marel operates can be unstable . in one year there can be a lot of volatility in revenues and orders . the sector is full of uncertainty it seems and even good market condition might not necessarily result in more revenue .\nmarel ' s cutting edge equipment and software components help fish processors of all sizes , in all markets , to operate at peak productivity , and the company ' s products positively and directly enhance the overall quality and value of food .\nmarel further processing is a leading provider of equipment for the further processing of poultry , red meat , fish , potatoes , vegetables and meat substitutes . we offer the best solutions for a large number of production processes in the food industry .\nseveral implementation projects were successfully concluded and innova became more advanced . marel and scanvaegt merged and a difficult decision had to be made between mp5 and the successful scanplant software from scanvaegt . mp5 was chosen and rebranded as the product we know today as innova .\nmarel is a leading international company in providing advanced equipment , system and services for the food processing industry . it focuses on poultry , fish , meat and further processing . the company currently has 4000 employees working at offices and subsidiaries all around the world .\nthey invest 5 - 7 % of revenues on research and development that has led to breakthroughs in the way food is processed . marel employees around 400 highly qualified scientists and technicians in the field of engineering and food technology and release around 200 patents each year .\nthe largest owners are almost exclusively icelandic pension funds as capital controls that were installed in october 2008 mean that options of investing outside of iceland are few . the largest individual investor owns 0 , 8 % . marel own 0 , 9 % of the stocks .\ninnova integration services released to allow continuous integration and data transfer between systems . innova deboning and trimming module introduced to support the marel deboning and trimming streamline and all processes in front of and subsequent to the line , including weighing , grading , portioning , quality assurance , inventory and dispatch .\nmarel aims to deliver the most innovative and cost - effective products . these products reach the end of their product lifecycle for a number of reasons , such as changes in market demand , technological innovation and new development , or simply because a newer updated version of the same product becomes available .\nit can be hard to get an clear overview of the market that marel operates in , and even more difficult to pinpoint their exact market share . therefore it can be more useful to use the purchasing managers index . pmi uses production related index numbers over several months . by using a homogenous methodology and timeframes for data collecting and publications in all countries gives you an opportunity for a good level of comparison between areas . the correlation between the index and revenue growth of marel has been rather high in recent years . for example changes of the index and new orders from marel have correlated in 13 of the last 14 quarters . the problem with the pmi index is that it only shows the general position of production companies in certain areas but not the position of individual manufacturing industries , such as poultry production . pmi also does not indicate new markets with growth opportunities , such as africa .\nan unusually short lifespan might indicate that your van marel ancestors lived in harsh conditions . a short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family . the ssdi is a searchable database of more than 70 million names . you can find birthdates , death dates , addresses and more .\nan unusually short lifespan might indicate that your mc marel ancestors lived in harsh conditions . a short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family . the ssdi is a searchable database of more than 70 million names . you can find birthdates , death dates , addresses and more .\nmarel products range spans the whole line of food processing from reception of raw materials all the way to packaging of and labelling of the final product . they are also the only company in the world that provides advanced equipment , systems and services to the industries of poultry , meat , fish and further processing .\ndo you want to work for a market leader ? marel is proud to be the global leader in advanced equipment , systems and services for the fish , meat , poultry and further processing industries . we are the only company in the world to offer complete integrated systems for all four industries and our goal is always to be the customer\u2019s partner of choice .\ni personally invested around 10 . 000 euros in marel in november 2014 and my initial investment has risen to about 11 . 500 euros by now ( jan 2014 ) . if i had the possiblity i would buy even more as i think they stock will double in value in the next 10 years . in recent years they have also paid around 20 % of net profit in dividents to shareholders .\ndo you want to work for a global company ? we operate in an exciting , rapidly growing market and our 5 , 400 employees work in an international environment that encourages open communication and free expression of ideas . the largest number of marel employees is based in the netherlands , followed by the united states , iceland , denmark and the united kingdom . we spread out across the globe , in over 30 locations ranging from south america to australia .\nmarel is the leading global provider of advanced equipment , systems and services to the fish , meat and poultry industries . our brand is among the most respected in the industry . we offer the convenience of a single source to meet our customers\u2019 every need . with offices and subsidiaries in over 30 countries and a global network of more than 100 agents and distributors , we work side - by - side with our customers to extend the boundaries of food processing performance .\nwe are always looking for talented people marel is always looking for talented individuals who want to join our global team , people who regard our technology as a challenge and want to be part of a company where continuous innovation is the key to success . from the outset , we have consistently invested 5 - 7 % of our revenues in product development , a policy which has resulted in a history of strong product development and a reputation for innovation which has had an industry - changing impact .\ndj and radiobroadcaster , marel lives in marseille , france . cratedigger since a long time , always in search of rare discs , he played his finest selections on many festivals and gigs . he likes particularly to play all types of music , from funk , soul , jazz , hip hop to carribean and brazilian music , latin beat or afrobeat , afrofunk and any sort of dark grooves , but also disco , postdisco , darkwave , house & electronic . booking : [ email protected ] photography : ibrahim sory sanle\nin 2006 - 2011 demand for new equipment reduced and therefore we have reason to be optimistic about investment needs growing with a strengthening economy in many countries . lower prices of commodities and credit in recent months also creates preferable environment for companies to invest . reports also predict that the food sector will grow 7 % in the next three years with regular meat , fish and poultry industry in the lead . we can expect to see most of the growth occur in east asia and south america because of growing population , more demand for meat and improved quality of life . marel also see growth opportunities in africa were growth in population and increased agriculture calls for newer and better equipment in food processing . only europe seems to be lagging behind however gdp growth in united states and modernization of emerging markets will increase sales - and revenues growth . revenue in 2014 is expected to be 707 m . eur which results in a 6 . 9 % revenue growth this year . revenue growth is expected to grow in 2015 .\n2 mkt cap indicates the market value of the selected share series admitted to trading on nasdaq nordic . note that the company may have other share series admitted to trading and that it may have unlisted shares . for complete information , please visit the company\u2019s website .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 strict / / en\nurltoken\nthe largest animal husbandry exhibition in the world , eurotier in hannover , featured it\u2019s world poultry show . . .\neurotier 2016 has attracted 163 , 000 visitors , including 36 , 000 from outside germany . the total number of . . .\nwith more than half \u2013 over 55 % - of the exhibitors at eurotier 2016 now coming from outside germany , the event\u2019s . . .\nan independent expert committee appointed by the dlg ( german agricultural society ) determined the winners of the . . .\nreed business bv . copyright reserved . the following rules apply to the use of this site : terms of use , privacy policy and cookie policy .\nkwam u voor de beurssite ? klik hier om naar de beurssite te gaan .\nlaat het ons weten indien u van mening bent dat het een fout betreft die door ons opgelost moet worden .\ndiscover what we do to improve your processing , every day , every step of the way .\nto us innovation is more than a trendy word : it\u2019s our passion , part of our dna .\nour advanced equipment and software enable fish processors to optimize yield , throughput and product quality .\nwe offer high quality , flexible processing systems that make use of the very latest technologies in food processing .\ninnova food processing software provides full production control and traceability from raw material reception , through processing and on to final goods inventory .\nphotos , logos , company information , press releases , contact details , etc .\nas a growing organization , we are constantly seeking new talent . join us in our entrepreneurial spirit and our playful , innovative work environment .\nwe are a truly international company with a team of 5000 employees in over 30 countries . would you like to be one of us ! we offer abundant opportunities for growth , advancement and international mobility .\nour ambitious , energetic culture supports personal and professional growth and offers flexibility and opportunities for advancement .\nwe nurture creativity , innovation and excellence on every level of operations . our people have a chance to affect the food industry with innovative solutions and a sustainable approach .\nwe offer opportunities for growth in an international high - tech company with an open spirit and a great work environment . we care for our people and their potential .\nwe want our people to grow , advance and aim for excellence . we offer a positive work environment , with good colleagues , growth opportunities and flexibility .\nour vision is to be the preferred supplier of integrated systems , products and professional services to the fish , meat and poultry industries .\nwe value our partnerships with customers and together , we are transforming the way food is processed . we are fortunate to work with some of the most prestigious food processors in the uk .\n6 sotiros dios , piraeus 18535 greece , se europe [ p ] + 30 . 210 . 4123943 [ f ] + 30 . 210 . 4127819\nthe integration between hardware and software has always been a priority for the company . this allows processors to control single devices or a whole array of equipment across the plant floor , where traceability and production control is of paramount importance .\ninnova oee ( overall equipment effectiveness ) module introduced to provide food processors with detailed information about the performance of their processes .\nthe innova quality control module released to enable paperless control and automation of the quality control process throughout the value chain .\none thousand innova systems installed worldwide for different types of food processing companies . innova labeling introduced for easy and centralized label management .\nthe new and rebranded innova was formally launched at the ippe exhibition in atlanta , with the first modules released .\nthe first system was implemented at a big fishing company in iceland . the project went very well , despite a complicated production process and old processing equipment .\naew engineering was founded in 1947 and became one the world\u2019s leading manufacturers of high speed bandsaws . it later became a pioneer of automatic portion control slicers and saws - products which are still a food industry standard .\nthurne engineering was formed in 1969 and was an innovative , forward thinking manufacturer of food processing machinery . the company embraced , pioneered and included vision and computer technologies in a range of high speed slicers which gave bacon , cheese and cooked meat processors huge savings and gains in production efficiency .\ndelford was established in 1965 and earned a worldwide reputation for its pioneering labelling and dynamic weighing technology . the company manufactured some of the fastest and most accurate weigh price labelling , checkweighing , grading , labelling , wrapping and sleeving machines and systems in the world .\nthe website you are about to visit is progenealogists \u00ae , operated by tgn services , llc , a subsidiary of ancestry .\nthis page needs javascript enabled in order to work properly . click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browse\nhistorically , surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - 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{"id": 53663, "summary": [{"text": "fabbri group is an italian amusement rides manufacturer based in calto .", "topic": 8}, {"text": "they are known for producing a number staple attractions for both amusement parks and funfairs , such as the booster and the kamikaze . ", "topic": 13}], "title": "fabbri group", "paragraphs": ["the fabbri group ( aka fabbri ) is an italian amusement rides manufacturer , based in bergantino , a northern village of italy .\nfabbri group - designers and manufacturers of amusement rides for amusement parks , theme parks and leisure facilities .\nfabbri and his group are currently working on a new project , slated to open in central phoenix .\nfabbri group offers a large range of rides from children ' s rides , to launch coasters . the fabbri group entered the coaster market in 1998 with the introduction of a wacky - worm type ride .\nstefano fabbri is founder and chairman of pomo restaurant group , a phoenix - based corporation that owns six restaurants in arizona .\n\u00a9 copyright 2018 fabbri . all rights reserved . peak dynamics are the sole uk retailer of fabbri racks .\ncome and visit fabbri group at gulfood manufacturing 2016 ! dubai world trade center , 7 - 9 november 2016 stand fabbri group no . z1 - d46 info : urltoken free on - line registration here > > this year again fabbri group will participate in gulfood manufacturing and will be glad to show live the latest developments in its extensive line of solutions suitable for the [ \u2026 ]\nfabbri group has been in the market since 1950 having sold over 1 . 500 rides worldwide to parks , fecs . . .\ncfia rennes 7 \u2013 9 march 2017 parc des expositions rennes a\u00e9roport la haie gautrais 35172 bruz stand \u201cfabbri group france\u201d \u2013 no . c 31 , hall 4 fabbri group branch office , fabbri group france , will participate in the next cfia show , from 7 to 9 march 2017 in rennes ( parc des expositions rennes a\u00e9roport , la haie gautrais \u2013 35172 bruz ) . on show highly customizable [ \u2026 ]\ncompany history fabbri srl company , established in 1962 , recently joined the mazzini group as a new company fabbri portatutto srl . the mazzini group is a leading company in the production and distribution of accessories for cars , motorcycles , industrial and commercial vehicles as for example safety signs and accessories and mechanical and electronic parts .\nfabbri group is constantly looking for new and special solutions and ideas by using latest technologies and by doing research in order to present new products on a regular base .\nbeijing shibaolai - bolliger & mabillard - fabbri group - giovanola - golden horse - hoei sangyo co . , ltd . - intamin ag - pinfari - vekoma - zamperla\nshowroom why not pay a visit to our fabbri racks showroom in bidford - on - avon where you can experience fabbri racks products before buying .\nreading time 30\u201d macfrut 2016 will see once more fabbri group and saclark coming together with a joint stand , that will introduce the most innovative solutions for processing and packaging of fruit and vegetables , pears and fresh courgettes in particular . fabbri group personnel will be available for information and practical demonstrations in order to assess , together with [ \u2026 ]\nfabbri group offers ride systems for the amusement industry which means the management , design , fabrication , shipping , installation supervision , testing , commissioning , training of b . . .\nfabbri group has been in the market since 1950 having sold over 1 . 500 rides worldwide to parks , fecs , funfairs , events , museums , festivals and other investing companies .\nthe fabbri group\u2019s new giant wheels division is focused on identifying the most feasible and lucrative sites in the world where installing an observation wheel , which is considered a real city tourist attraction .\nvisit fabbri group & horizon bradco at nga 2017 ! the nga show las vegas , nv 2 / 13 noon \u2013 2 / 14 3pm booth # 1529 \u201cfabbri group\u201d come learn about our latest automatic wrapping machines and other products and services at the nga show in las vegas ! discover our efficient and flexible wrappers : \u2013 automatic \u2013 small footprint \u2013 inc . [ \u2026 ]\nwarranty all fabbri racks come , as standard , with a 2 year warranty .\nover 65 years of experience and a thorough know how of the market combined with a high standard of specialized engineering has brought the fabbri group amongst the leading ride manufacturers in the leisure industry .\nas demand for rides increased , fabbri decided that instead of concentrating on one main facility , several affiliate companies would be formed , all located in nearby towns , each specialising in its own type of ride . in 1998 the multiple factories were brought together under the name the fabbri group .\nfruit logistica 2017 berlin , 8 - 10 / 2 / 17 stand fabbri group hall 3 . 1 , no . d11 another edition of fruit logistica is approaching and fabbri group is preparing to welcome journalists and industry players to stand no . d - 11 \u2013 hall 3 . 1 and share the latest developments in the extensive line of its machines and films especially developed for the fruit & vegetables industry ! for the entire duration [ \u2026 ]\nsociet\u00e0 unipersonale - societ\u00e0 sottoposta a direzione e coordinamento di fabbri vignola s . p . a .\notter point area explore otter cliffs and ocean , fabbri picnic area , otter cove overlook from the fabbri memorial , area woods , old soaker ( island off of great head and sand beach ) .\ngruppo fabbri vignola s . p . a . via per sassuolo , 1863 41058 vignola ( mo ) italia\nin 2009 , fabbri moved to phoenix from italy and finally decided to realize his dream of opening his own restaurant . in march , 2010 , together with executive chef matteo schiavone , fabbri opened pomo pizzeria napoletana .\nstay up to date with the latest fabbri news , competitions , products and promotions by signing up to our newsletter .\nmelding his love for business with his knowledge of italian food and culture , he then came to the us in 2009 to start pomo restaurant group with stefano .\nrecently lawson relocated to scottsdale looking for a new challenge . he began working for pomo restaurant group and is now the general manager for pomo pizzeria in scottsdale .\nin the 1970s romolo ' s son , licinio fabbri , took over direction of the company , and expanded sales beyond italy into the rest of the european continent . fabbri expanded its sales once again in the 1980s to include the world market .\nbehind the innovative fabbri racks themselves are friendly fabbri uk team , happy to help you find the perfect rack for your needs . they can help you ensure the rack you choose is the appropriate size for your vehicle and is sufficient to your needs .\nin march 2014 , fabbri founded pomo restaurant group , llc ( prg ) with his partners , mark proto and matteo schiavone . in january 2015 , prg started a joint venture with the italian entrepreneur leonardo zacchino and opened two more restaurants : pomo pizzeria and toscana osteria , both located in glendale .\nfabbri group has recently attended the nga show in las vegas , the event especially dedicated to independent grocers in the us . representatives of the company and its local dealer horizon bradco have been discussing the latest in automatic wrapping machines and other products and services that could help businesses in reducing overhead costs and improving bottom [ \u2026 ]\nduring the recent edition of fruit logistica , the main international event for the fruit and vegetable sector , fabbri group recorded a growth of 30 % in visits to its stand from all over the world . growth in the emerging markets of africa and the far east , well - established the visits from all other regions and continents , with [ \u2026 ]\nall of our racks and boxes are easy to fit , come with two year warranty and advice from our friendly fabbri uk team whenever you need it .\n, by romolo fabbri . he found a way to convert war surplus material into ' a new productive means that could give new joy and hope for the future ' . manufacturing also began in 1950 with fabbri ' s first ride , the avio ( aeroplane ride ) specifically designed for traveling shows in italy .\nsan h\u00e0 foods & fabbri group : together for a successful business the problem : when manual wrapping cannot cope anymore\u2026 in vietnam , the brand \u201csan h\u00e0\u201d identifies , among others , fresh wrapped chicken and duck products on sale at most vietnamese supermarkets . at the beginning of 2015 , san h\u00e0 foods was a traditional medium - sized family - owned poultry house , [ \u2026 ]\nour range fabbri racks now offer a wide variety of racks and roof boxes , designed for all kinds of vehicles , including 4x4s , trucks and commercial vehicles .\ngeorge washington vanderbilt was the youngest of his parents\u2019 eight children . because of the age difference between george and his siblings , some of his closest family ties were with his nieces and nephews . one niece , edith shepard fabbri , visited biltmore in late 1905 with her husband , ernesto g . fabbri , and their two children . ernesto fabbri , described in his new york times obituary as a \u201cworld traveler , linguist , and former president of the society of italian immigrants in new york , \u201d was the heir of egisto fabbri , a j . p . morgan partner . he and edith vanderbilt shepard were married in 1897 and divorced in 1923 .\nthe spinning wild mouse was first manufactured by reverchon industries of france . in 2003 the company merged with italy ' s zamperla , but the companies eventually split apart again and in 2006 both companies began making spinning wild mouse coasters under their own names . the two companies ' spinning coasters can be found in dozens of amusement parks . a similar model was introduced by italy ' s fabbri group in 2006 .\nfabbri has been involved in the restaurant industry since his early years , when his grandfather opened his first bakery in 1949 in a little village in emilia romagna , italy . later as a teenager , with the help of his grandfather and his father , fabbri worked in the family bakery , where he learned traditional cooking techniques and how to use the finest and freshest products .\nuncompromised quality . lombardi\u2019s absolute independence from contractors , suppliers and other consultants is our hallmark and will be maintained in future . all shareholders are involved in the operative management of the group\u2019s companies , thus ensuring maximum commitment an\u200bd the flexibility required by today\u2019s market conditions .\nthe passion for italian cuisine , the authentic food , and the support of his family has given fabbri great culinary knowledge , while his passion for food gave him the inspiration to open his own restaurant concept .\nsince he started prg , fabbri has never stopped working on new ideas about how to expand . in july 2015 , he opened a new restaurant in gilbert , just six months after he opened his glendale location .\nwe use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website . if you continue without changing your settings , we ' ll assume that you are happy to receive all cookies on the fabbri racks website .\ngiant wheels is the new fabbri group division focused on identifying the most feasible and lucrative sites all over the world where installing an observation wheel , which is considered a real city tourist attraction . this division is globally researching prospective locations for many different sizes of giant wheels that will range in their overall height from 53 meters up to 120 meters , as well as providing their design and manufacturing . these incredible tourist attractions have the potential to attract tourists , to generate an impressive return on investment and to offer people an experience they are unlikely to forget .\nthe company fabbri , founded as manufacturer of accessories for motor vehicles , over time it specialised in the field of load carrying system or accessories assigned for the transport of things used in spare time and for work , becoming a reference point for the proposed innovative construction solutions .\nfabbri offers a full range of spectacular , major , family , and children ' s rides and are known worldwide for their giant wheels and coasters . rides are available in a wide range of types and sizes - park and trailer - mounted models - customized for each client .\nthe first location was opened in the scottsdale borgata . in april of 2013 , pomo closed its borgata location to open a new location in downtown phoenix . after six months , fabbri opened pomo\u2019s second location to a 4 , 000 square - foot space at gainey village in scottsdale .\n\u200bin 1955 dr\u200b giovanni lombardi founded his consulting company for engineering services , cornerstone of the lombardi group . today , our company cares for the life cycle of transport infrastructures and hydraulic works from the initial design phases to their operation . visionary and effective projects , brought to successful completion by our teams in a strong and long lasting partnership with our clients , are the best credentials for outstanding and high quality engineering work .\n. fabbri is also gaining attention from the rather intense mega drop which is a freefall attraction that shoots riders down instead of a true freefall , giving better g - forces than other larger freefall rides . the mega drop is currently the newest attraction at the rose festival city fair , located in portland , oregon .\napparently , fabbri was an amateur photographer . the north carolina collection recently purchased an album of photographs that fabbri made during that 1905 visit to biltmore . the seventeen large ( 7 1 / 2 x 9 1 / 2 inch ) photographs include images of the exterior of the mansion , the model village , farm buildings and animals , and the ferry across the french broad . the final image in the album shows george vanderbilt\u2019s wife , edith dresser vanderbilt , setting up her camera on a hillside on the estate . several of the images appeared in ellen erwin rickman\u2019s biltmore estate ( arcadia publishing , 2005 ) , but most have not been published . the first image in the album is shown here .\npiece owned by astro amusements at the illinois state fair , springfield , illinois , 2003 .\npiece owned by caprice amusements at the san diego county fair , san diego , california , 2002 ( photo courtesy of ryan snooks ) .\npark & trailer - mounted models ( number of trailers required for u . s . travel unknown )\naix en provence , france , 2005 ( photos courtesy of jakob wahl ) .\npark & trailer - mounted models ( two trailers in the u . s . )\npiece owned by bishop amusements at the san diego county fair , san diego , california , 2002 ( photo courtesy of ryan snooks ) and piece owned by jerry payne at the florida state fair , tampa , florida , 2003 .\npark & trailer models ( number of trailers required for u . s . travel unknown )\nthekrazy krewe at six flags new orleans , new orleans , louisiana , 2003 ( photo courtesy of mark rosenzweig ) .\npiece owned by farrow shows at the mid - south fair , memphis , tennessee , 2002 .\ndel atlas electrica , 200 mts norte y 150 oeste - edificio esquinero celeste , urb . la granada , heredia\ncalle el progreso , urb . las acacias , edif . oriol , p . b . , caracas\n2 ahmed mostafa st . salah salem road , beside fostat garden , cairo , p . o . box 47 manial west no . 11555 - el maniall\nunit 4 , no . 14 , 2nd dashtestan st , shariati ave . , tehran\n104 wasfi al - 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faire of the world attractions market makes the giant wheels division one of the strongest benchmarks of our time with proven support and service for your future investment . our division also offers you the opportunity to make a feasibility study for your particular situation . offering an infinite variety of options , we are able to create the perfect giant wheel integration in its environment ensuring a synergy that will benefit the wheel operator and the real estate development .\nfor any question or general information please feel free to contac us . . . we will reply you as soon as possibile !\ngiant wheel\u2019s division was founded . first giant wheel over 40 meters is built .\nthe range has been enlarged over time , proposing variations to the historical product lines and proposing new ones , such as the range of roof boxes . an increasingly demanding market and its constant changes commit engineers to search appropriate solutions to satisfy even the most demanding customer .\nthe production philosophy , proudly 100 % made in italy , was always based on quality and safety , which made it possible in time to become a qualified supplier for the line of accessories of different and prestigious car manufacturers last but not least the company has recently embraced the renewable energy policy with the installation of a photovoltaic system , showing its sensitivity towards a better environment .\nquesto sito utilizza i cookie , ma non si serve di cookie di profilazione . proseguendo la navigazione fornisci il consenso all \\ u2019utilizzo di tali dati . se vuoi saperne di pi \\ u00f9 clicca qui < \\ / a > . \\ / \\ r \\ nthis web - 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to - measure and complete services , combining technological innovation with proven engineering practice in the best possible way . faithful to our commitment to quality and client satisfaction the\n19 . 02 . 2018 : the contract for the final design ( phase 51 ) and the site management ( phase 52 ) has been awarded . lombardi continues the design work , supervising the underground and surface construction of the eiger glacier top station for the new tricable gondola eigerexpress in the framework of the final design and the site management . in the summer of 2018 , the construction is expected to start with the pre - cut for the cavern at 2320 m above sea level . one part of the top station will be in a cavern of ( w x l x h ) 24 x 40 x 17 m , the other will be constructed above ground . two tunnels , each about 40 m long , with excavated cross - sections of about\n20m2 connect the cavern with the new construction of the eiger glacier top station .\n\u200b13 . 11 . 2017 : the contract for the civil part of the project has been signed . in january 2018 , the excavation works for the connection of the new diversion tunnels will start . lombardi has dealt with the project development from the preliminary stages and will continue to assist the client up to the commissioning , conducting both the detailed design and construction drawings as well as the ( local ) site supervision . the new plant consists of an rcc arch - gravity dam ( h = 93 . 5 m , l = 273 m ) , a headrace tunnel ( a = 28 . 4 m2 , l = 4 ' 582 m ) , a surge chamber ( vertical with 2 cross - sectional dimensions : 28 . 3 m2 and 113 . 1 m2 ) , two steel penstocks ( d = 2 . 4 m , l = 130 m ) and an outdoor powerhouse equipped with two vertical francis units ( h = 138 m , q = 2 x 25 . 5 m3 / s , p = 2 x 30 . 5 mw ) .\non thursday 17 october 2017 , at the new albula tunnel of the rhaetian railway ( rhb ) , the breakthrough into the reverse drive of the cavern was achieved . with this , the excavation from preda ( main lot ) met the reverse drive which has previously been excavated from a cavern . the reverse drive was commissioned separately for the excavation of the raibler - cornieule ( most delicate zone of the massif at the albula tunnel ) . lombardi , in an engineering consortium , is responsible for the construction supervision of the reverse drive from the cavern , including the special construction measures such as freezing method and solidification injections see also website rhb ( in german only ) : urltoken\nthis article is issued from wikipedia - version of the 6 / 7 / 2016 . the text is available under the creative commons attribution / share alike but additional terms may apply for the media files .\na river rapids ride ( or river rafting ride ) is an amusement ride that simulates whitewater rafting .\nthe river rapids ride concept was proposed by bill crandall ( general manager of astroworld in houston ) and developed by intamin . astroworld introduced the world ' s first river rapids ride , thunder river , in 1980 and popularized a concept which can now be found at most major amusement parks . despite being an incredibly popular attraction , astroworld ' s thunder river ( being a prototype ) was initially plagued by issues that were corrected in the first few seasons of operation . the boat bumpers were re - designed , portions of the wide river channel were narrowed or barricaded to prevent boats from bottle - necking or getting caught in a backflow , and a planned whirlpool effect was scrapped .\nmany modern river rapids rides feature a much narrower river channel as well as smaller boats ( 6 seats as opposed to 12 seats ) . some are heavily themed , while others may present a natural setting for added realism . multiple manufacturers have introduced new elements to the rapids ride concept : a vertical lift system , shoot the chute - style drops , and a whirlpool feature .\ngenerally , the station starts at the highest point on the ride , with the river channel having a slight gradient to it for the remainder of the ride . a lift hill then brings the boats back up to station level at the end of the ride . this is usually also the point where the ride ' s main pumps are housed , bringing the water up from the low point and back up to the high point . the gradient on the river channel provides the water with its flow and pace . this also has the interesting side effect such that when the ride ' s pumps are switched off at the end of operation or in an emergency , the water naturally flows back to the end of the ride where it collects , leaving the majority of the ride ' s river channel empty and drained until the pumps are turned back on . all intamin permanent ( and most other ) river rapids rides feature a connected lake of some sort at the end of the ride before the lift hill . this is sometimes used to store broken boats . its main purpose , however , is to help store the large amounts of water that collect at the end of the ride ( before the lift hill ) once the ride ' s main pumps are turned off . this is the water that would have been circulating around the ride when it is in operation . when observed , you can usually see the height difference in the water level in this lake from when the rides pumps are turned on , to when they are turned off . this effect is usually less noticeable if an already existing larger lake is used for the ride ' s water storage . generally , a longer rapids ride will need a larger lake , as there will be more water to store once the ride ' s pumps have been turned off . depending on the size and length of the river rapids ride , it can take up to 15 minutes to fill the ride ' s channel up from empty once the pumps have been switched on .\nthe flowing water makes its way over wooden logs or plastic tubes strapped to the base of the river channel , which disrupt the smooth flow of the water , thus providing the ride with its ' rapids ' . most river rapid rides also feature a wave section , where the river channel widens and a wave machine creates waves at a 90 degree angle to the flow of the water and the boats . rocks are also sometimes bolted to the base of the river channel on metal frames , which helps create a more natural rapids feel .\nthere are generally two types of river rapids ride stations : those with conveyor belts and those with turntables . those with conveyor belts are able to lift the raft completely out of the stream of water ( usually as an extension of the lift hill at the end of the ride ) and advance it to various points in the station to allow passengers to enter and exit via raised straight platforms on either side of the conveyors . stations that utilize a turntable allow the raft to stay in the stream of water as the turntable continuously revolves , with the rafts wedged between the turntable and a curved surface so that the rafts move at the same speed as the turntable ( and not at the same speed as the water ) . when they reach a certain point around the turntable , the rafts become un - wedged and are released in relatively even intervals to traverse the course .\nafter leaving the station , the raft will enter relatively calm waters . after travelling a safe distance ( usually 5\u201315 metres ) , the raft will enter more turbulent waters . usually rapids are made by the amusement park having large cylinder tubes underneath the water . the bigger the tube , the bigger the rapids . along with the rapids , there are often waterfalls .\nfinally , there may be pressurized water jets . an automated system may spray streams of water through a nozzle directed toward a passing raft , or on other rides , large amounts of water may shoot from a jet or cannon , often pointed upward so that the falling water will douse riders . some parks ( for instance , busch gardens tampa bay ) , have coin - operated water jets and cannons so that passersby can pay to attempt to soak riders .\nplease help improve this section by adding citations to reliable sources . unsourced material may be challenged and removed .\nthis page was last modified on 22 december 2015 , at 09 : 23 .\nthis article ' s content derived from wikipedia , the free encyclopedia ( see original source ) .\nan inverted roller coaster is a roller coaster in which the train runs under the track with the seats directly attached to the wheel carriage . this latter attribute is what sets it apart from the older suspended coaster , which runs under the track , but swings via a pivoting bar attached to the wheel carriage . inverted coasters are notable for their reversed orientation compared to a traditional roller coaster , with the legs rather than the arms exposed .\ncan ' t find a community you love ? create your own and start something epic .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 transitional / / en\nurltoken\neuro - mir , a spinning roller coaster at europa - park , germany .\na spinning roller coaster is a roller coaster with cars that rotate on a vertical axis .\n, first built in 1908 by henry riehl . instead of trains , the ride had\ntubs\nwith seats built around the perimeter facing inward . these tubs spun freely on their chassis as they travelled down the track , which was trough - like and similar to that of a\n. virginia reels did not have big hills or drops , but rather many sharp turns . toward the end were two helices , and finally a drop into a dark tunnel . the last full size virginia reel closed at\nsimilar spinning coasters were made by the chinese ride company golden horse and the german company maurer s\u00f6hne , whose model is called a compact spinning coaster . these models feature cars with four seats divided into two rows facing away from each other .\nmaurer s\u00f6hne introduced its xtended sc spinning coasters in the late 1990s . the seat configuration is the same as maurer s\u00f6hne ' s compact spinning coaster , but unlike that model , the xtended sc has large , twisted layouts with many vertical hairpin turns intended to spin the cars around and give each rider a different experience every ride . examples include winjas at germany ' s phantasialand , sonic spinball ( previously spinball whizzer ) at the uk ' s alton towers and dragon ' s fury at the uk ' s chessington world of adventures .\na similar ride debuted in 2004 when the first two gerstlauer spinning coasters opened : fairly odd coaster ( formerly timberland twister ) at nickelodeon universe inside the mall of america , and spinning dragons at worlds of fun . these coasters have twisted track layouts similar to maurer s\u00f6hne ' s xtended sc , but the seats on gerstlauer spinning coasters face towards each other , as with the virginia reel .\nin 1995 intamin debuted a spinning coaster with trains instead of individual cars : comet express at lotte world in seoul , south korea . the trains have eight cars , with each car ' s two seats side by side . like the maurer s\u00f6hne and gerstlauer spinning coasters , this\ntwist and turn coaster\nfeatures a twisted track layout . three of these models have been built around the world .\nanother spinning coaster with trains , euro - mir , was built by mack rides of germany in 1997 at europa - park . the trains consist of four cars with four seats divided into two rows facing away from each other . the coaster has a twisted track layout that is built around five cylindrical towers . mack opened a second coaster of this type , sierra sidewinder , at knott ' s berry farm in 2007 .\n. the new york times . 1908 - 04 - 26 . pp . sm6\nthis entry is from wikipedia , the leading user - contributed encyclopedia . it may not have been reviewed by professional editors ( see full disclaimer )\nune fen\u00eatre ( pop - into ) d ' information ( contenu principal de sensagent ) est invoqu\u00e9e un double - clic sur n ' importe quel mot de votre page web . la fen\u00eatre fournit des explications et des traductions contextuelles , c ' est - \u00e0 - dire sans obliger votre visiteur \u00e0 quitter votre page web !\nles jeux de lettre fran\u00e7ais sont : \u25cb anagrammes \u25cb jokers , mots - crois\u00e9s \u25cb lettris \u25cb boggle .\nlettris est un jeu de lettres gravitationnelles proche de tetris . chaque lettre qui appara\u00eet descend ; il faut placer les lettres de telle mani\u00e8re que des mots se forment ( gauche , droit , haut et bas ) et que de la place soit lib\u00e9r\u00e9e .\nil s ' agit en 3 minutes de trouver le plus grand nombre de mots possibles de trois lettres et plus dans une grille de 16 lettres . il est aussi possible de jouer avec la grille de 25 cases . les lettres doivent \u00eatre adjacentes et les mots les plus longs sont les meilleurs . participer au concours et enregistrer votre nom dans la liste de meilleurs joueurs ! jouer\nla plupart des d\u00e9finitions du fran\u00e7ais sont propos\u00e9es par sensegates et comportent un approfondissement avec littr\u00e9 et plusieurs auteurs techniques sp\u00e9cialis\u00e9s . le dictionnaire des synonymes est surtout d\u00e9riv\u00e9 du dictionnaire int\u00e9gral ( tid ) . l ' encyclop\u00e9die fran\u00e7aise b\u00e9n\u00e9ficie de la licence wikipedia ( gnu ) .\nles jeux de lettres anagramme , mot - crois\u00e9 , joker , lettris et boggle sont propos\u00e9s par memodata . le service web alexandria est motoris\u00e9 par memodata pour faciliter les recherches sur ebay .\nchanger la langue cible pour obtenir des traductions . astuce : parcourir les champs s\u00e9mantiques du dictionnaire analogique en plusieurs langues pour mieux apprendre avec sensagent .\ncopyright \u00a9 2000 - 2016 sensagent : encyclop\u00e9die en ligne , thesaurus , dictionnaire de d\u00e9finitions et plus . tous droits r\u00e9serv\u00e9s .\nles cookies nous aident \u00e0 fournir les services . en poursuivant votre navigation sur ce site , vous acceptez l ' utilisation de ces cookies . en savoir plus\nvisit our species list page to get an up - to - date checklist of birds in acadia .\nsieur de monts spring area explore the wild gardens of acadia and great meadow , or take a walk on jesup trail , hemlock trail and stratheden trail . for more information on the wild gardens of acadia , click here .\nbear brook and beaver dam pond explore the picnic area as well as the pond and wetland across the street .\nprecipice view the cliff for nesting peregrine falcons ( mid - april through early august ) and for other raptors passing by and explore the wetland across the street .\ncarriage roads grab a bike and binoculars and take a ride . just about everywhere you go you can find a feeding flock of songbirds . great starting locations and loops : eagle lake , witch hole pond loop , aunt betty pond , jordan pond , and bubble pond .\nseawall area the seawall , on both sides of the road , seawall picnic area ( remember the cove to the west ) , seawall campground , hio road ( northern end of the campground , road is closed to vehicles ) .\nwonderland and ship harbor both trails and along the road for parts of the big heath .\nschoodic peninsula frazer point and mosquito harbor , loop road , power - line cut path , and backroads and trails in this area are great for birding .\ncadillac mountain in the summer , come early to avoid crowds . in the fall visit with hawkwatch on north ridge trail .\nthe scenic railway at luna park ( melbourne , australia ) , the world ' s oldest continually operating rollercoaster , built in 1912 .\nis a popular amusement ride developed for amusement parks and modern theme parks . lamarcus adna thompson patented the first coasters on\n( such as vertical loops ) that turn the rider briefly upside down . the track does not necessarily have to be a complete circuit , as shuttle roller coasters exhibit . most roller coasters have multiple cars in which passengers sit and are restrained . two or more cars hooked together are called a train . some roller coasters , notably wild mouse roller coasters , run with single cars .\nnasa has announced that it will build a system using similar principles to help astronauts escape the ares i launch pad in an emergency .\nthe oldest roller coasters are believed to be descended from the so - called\nrussian mountains ,\nwhich were specially constructed hills of ice , located especially around saint petersburg .\nbuilt in the 17th century , the slides were built to a height of between 70 and 80 feet ( 24 m ) , consisted of a 50 degree drop , and were reinforced by wooden supports .\nrussian mountains\nremains the term for roller coasters in many languages .\nsome historians say the first real roller coaster was built under the orders of russia ' s catherine the great in the gardens of oreinbaum in saint petersburg in the year 1784 . other historians believe that the first roller coaster was built by the french . the\nboth featured wheeled cars securely locked to the track , guide rails to keep them on course , and higher speeds .\nin 1827 , a mining company in summit hill , pennsylvania constructed the mauch chunk gravity railroad , an 8 . 7mi ( 14 km ) downhill track used to deliver coal to mauch chunk ( now known as jim thorpe ) , pennsylvania .\nby the 1850s , the\ngravity road\n( as it became known ) was providing rides to thrill - seekers for 50 cents a ride . railway companies used similar tracks to provide amusement on days when ridership was low .\nusing this idea as a basis , lamarcus adna thompson began work on a gravity switchback railway that opened at coney island in brooklyn , new york in 1884 .\npassengers climbed to the top of a platform and rode a bench - like car down the 600 ft ( 180 m ) track up to the top of another tower where the vehicle was switched to a return track and the passengers took the return trip .\nnot to be outdone , in 1886 lamarcus adna thompson patented his design of roller coaster that included dark tunnels with painted scenery .\nwith frederick ingersoll ' s construction company building many of them in the first two decades of the twentieth century .\nby 1912 , the first underfriction roller coaster had been developed by john miller . soon , roller coasters spread to amusement parks all around the world . perhaps the best known historical roller coaster , the cyclone , was opened at coney island in 1927 .\nthe great depression marked the end of the first golden age of roller coasters , and theme parks in general went into decline . this lasted until 1972 , when the racer was built at kings island in mason , ohio ( near cincinnati ) . designed by john allen , the instant success of the racer began a second golden age , which has continued to this day .\nin 1959 the disneyland theme park introduced a new design breakthrough with the matterhorn bobsleds . this was the first roller coaster to use a tubular steel track . unlike conventional rails set on wooden railroad ties , tubular steel can be bent in any direction , which allows designers to incorporate loops , corkscrews , and many other maneuvers into their designs . most modern roller coasters are made of steel , although wooden coasters are still being built .\nnew designs and technologies are pushing the limits of what can be experienced on the newest coasters . electromagnetically launched coasters are examples of such technologies .\n. it is said to have originated from an early american design where slides or ramps were fitted with rollers over which a sled would coast .\nthis design was abandoned in favor of fitting the wheels to the sled or other vehicles , but the name endured .\nanother explanation is that it originated from a ride located in a roller skating rink in haverhill , massachusetts in 1887 . a toboggan - like sled was raised to the top of a track which consisted of hundreds of rollers . this\nthen took off down gently rolling hills to the floor . the inventors of this ride , stephen e . jackman and byron b . floyd , claim that they were the first to use the term\nroller coaster .\nis used for roller coasters in japan , where such amusement park rides are very popular .\nthe cars on a typical roller coaster are not self - powered . instead , a standard full circuit coaster is pulled up with a chain or cable along the lift hill to the first peak of the coaster track . the potential energy accumulated by the rise in height is transferred to kinetic energy as the cars race down the first downward slope . kinetic energy is then converted back into potential energy as the train moves up again to the second peak . this hill is necessarily lower , as some mechanical energy is lost to friction .\nnot all rides feature a lift hill , however . the train may be set into motion by a launch mechanism such as a flywheel launch , linear induction motors , linear synchronous motors , hydraulic launch , compressed air launch or drive tire . such launched coasters are capable of reaching higher speeds in a shorter length of track than those featuring a conventional lift hill . some roller coasters move back and forth along the same section of track ; these are known as shuttles and usually run the circuit once with riders moving forwards and then backwards through the same course .\na properly designed ride under good conditions will have enough kinetic , or moving , energy to complete the entire course , at the end of which brakes bring the train to a complete stop and it is pushed into the station . a brake run at the end of the circuit is the most common method of bringing the roller coaster ride to a stop . one notable exception is a powered roller coaster . these rides , instead of being powered by gravity , use one or more motors in the cars to propel the trains along the course .\nif a continuous - circuit coaster does not have enough kinetic energy to completely travel the course after descending from its highest point ( as can happen with high winds or increased friction ) , the train can valley : that is , roll backwards and forwards along the track , until all kinetic energy has been released . the train will then come to a complete stop in the middle of the track . this , however , works somewhat differently on a launched coaster . when a train launcher does not have enough potential energy to launch the train to the top of an incline , the train is said to\nroll back .\non some modern coasters , such as top thrill dragster at cedar point in sandusky , ohio , kingda ka in jackson , new jersey and stealth at thorpe park in surrey , uk this is an occurrence highly sought after by many coaster enthusiasts .\nmany safety systems are implemented in roller coasters . one of these is the block system . most large roller coasters have the ability to run two or more trains at once , and the block system prevents these trains from colliding . in this system , the track is divided into several sections , or blocks . only one train at a time is permitted in each block . at the end of each block , there is a section of track where a train can be stopped if necessary ( either by preventing dispatch from the station , closing brakes , or stopping a lift ) . sensors at the end of each block detect when a train passes so that the computer running the ride is aware of which blocks are occupied . when the computer detects a train about to travel into an already occupied block , it uses whatever method is available to keep it from entering . the trains are fully automated ."]}
{"id": 53666, "summary": [{"text": "measurex was an american company based in cupertino , california .", "topic": 38}, {"text": "measurex was one of the first companies to develop computer control systems for industry , primarily the paper-making industry .", "topic": 22}, {"text": "the development of the control systems included the development of control software , and development of scanning sensors to measure different properties of paper .", "topic": 22}, {"text": "the company was acquired by honeywell in march 1997 , at a price tag of almost $ 600 million .", "topic": 20}, {"text": "at the acquisition , measurex had 2,250 employees in 30 countries and a revenue of $ 254 million . ", "topic": 16}], "title": "measurex", "paragraphs": ["repair measurex instruments , repairing of measurex instruments , industrial electronic repair , measurex rush repair , refurbished measurex products , authorized measurex service center , authorized measurex service center in vadodara , authorized measurex service center in gujarat , authorized measurex service center in india | synchronics electronics pvt . ltd .\nexhibit 21 - - - measurex corporation listing of subsidiaries ( continued ) notes : ( 1 ) subsidiary of measurex corporation ( 2 ) subsidiary of measurex international corporation ( 3 ) subsidiary of measurex ( ireland ) limited ( 4 ) subsidiary of measurex inc . ( 5 ) subsidiary of measurex oy ( 6 ) 51 % owned by measurex latin america , 49 % owned by measurex international corporation ( 7 ) 70 % owned by measurex oy and 30 % owned by bcf holding oy . ( 8 ) subsidiary of measurex data measurement corporation\n( 2 ) measurex pty . limited australia ( 2 ) measurex international gmbh austria ( 1 ) measurex foreign sales corporation barbados ( 2 ) measurex do brasil ltda . brazil ( 1 ) measurex systems , inc . california ( 1 ) measurex international corporation california ( 2 ) measurex latin america california ( 2 ) measurex asia , inc . california ( 2 ) measurex korea , inc . california ( 2 ) measurex taiwan , inc . california ( 4 ) measurex devron inc . canada ( 2 ) measurex inc . canada ( 1 ) measurex acquisition company delaware ( 5 ) bcf holding oy finland ( 2 ) measurex oy finland ( 7 ) roibox oy finland ( 2 ) measurex s . a . r . l . france ( 2 ) measurex gmbh germany ( 2 ) measurex italia s . r . l . italy ( 1 ) measurex japan limited japan ( 6 ) measurex s . a . de c . v . mexico ( 2 ) measurex b . v . the netherlands ( 2 ) measurex credit international b . v . the netherlands ( 2 ) measurex systems n . z . limited new zealand ( 2 ) measurex norway a . s . norway ( 2 ) measurex international financial , inc . panama ( 2 ) measurex ( portugal ) sistemas de controle , lda portugal ( 2 ) measurex ( ireland ) limited republic of ireland ( 2 ) measurex service company limited republic of ireland ( 3 ) measurex ireland finance republic of ireland ( 2 ) map results pte . ltd . singapore ( 2 ) measurex africa propriety limited south africa ( 2 ) measurex sweden a . b . sweden ( 2 ) measurex , a . g . ( switzerland ) switzerland ( 2 ) measurex international systems limited united kingdom ( 2 ) measurex de venezuela , c . a . venezuela\n( 1 ) subsidiary of measurex corporation ( 2 ) subsidiary of measurex international corporation ( 3 ) subsidiary of measurex ( ireland ) limited ( 4 ) subsidiary of measurex inc . ( 5 ) subsidiary of measurex oy ( 6 ) 51 % owned by measurex latin america , 49 % owned by measurex international corporation ( 7 ) 99 . 9 % owned by measurex oy and bcf holding oy , 0 . 1 % owned by unrelated parties\nexhibit 21 - - measurex corporation listing of subsidiaries ( continued ) notes : ( 1 ) subsidiary of measurex corporation ( 2 ) subsidiary of measurex international corporation ( 3 ) subsidiary of measurex ( ireland ) limited ( 4 ) subsidiary of measurex inc . ( 5 ) subsidiary of measurex oy ( 6 ) 51 % owned by measurex latin america , 49 % owned by measurex international corporation ( 7 ) 99 . 9 % owned by measurex oy and bcf holding oy , 0 . 1 % owned by unrelated parties\nacs services most measurex electronic equipment . visit our repair services page to learn more about the types of measurex electronics we service .\n( 2 ) measurex pty . limited australia ( 2 ) measurex international gmbh austria ( 1 ) measurex foreign sales corporation barbados ( 2 ) measurex do brasil ltda . brazil ( 1 ) measurex systems , inc . california ( 1 ) measurex international corporation california ( 2 ) measurex latin america california ( 2 ) measurex asia , inc . california ( 2 ) measurex korea , inc . california ( 2 ) measurex taiwan , inc . california ( 4 ) measurex devron inc . canada ( 2 ) measurex inc . canada ( 8 ) industrial gauging disc , inc . district of columbia ( 5 ) bcf holding oy finland ( 2 ) measurex oy finland ( 7 ) roibox oy finland ( 2 ) measurex s . a . r . l . france ( 8 ) dmc france s . a . r . l . france ( 2 ) measurex gmbh germany ( 8 ) dmc mess & regeltechnik gmbh germany ( 2 ) measurex italia s . r . l . italy ( 1 ) measurex japan limited japan ( 1 ) measurex data measurement corporation maryland ( 6 ) measurex s . a . de c . v . mexico ( 2 ) measurex b . v . the netherlands ( 2 ) measurex credit international b . v . the netherlands ( 2 ) measurex systems n . z . limited new zealand ( 2 ) measurex norway a . s . norway ( 2 ) measurex international financial , inc . panama ( 2 ) measurex ( portugal ) sistemas de controle , lda portugal ( 2 ) measurex ( ireland ) limited republic of ireland ( 3 ) measurex ireland finance republic of ireland ( 2 ) map results pte . ltd . singapore ( 2 ) measurex africa propriety limited south africa ( 2 ) measurex sweden a . b . sweden ( 2 ) measurex , a . g . ( switzerland ) switzerland ( 2 ) measurex olcum aletleri ticaret limited sirketi turkey ( 2 ) measurex international systems limited united kingdom ( 8 ) dmc ( u . k . ) limited united kingdom ( 8 ) dmc foreign sales corporation u . s . virgin islands ( 2 ) measurex de venezuela , c . a . venezuela\nat one point , harnischfeger industries owned 25 percent of measurex , and measurex might have asked its parent for cash to help it develop a total plant system . but measurex bought out harnischfeger ' s interest last year .\nit will be nice to all folks remember great time we had with measurex .\nher\nanalysis of relationships\ntesting for employment at measurex started after that .\nmeasurex machine gauging system with measurex scanner , central electronics unit , complete documentation and some spare parts . scan width 87\n. moisture , basis weight , caliper .\nthe tps system will be the system platform for all the measurex systems ,\nsays tambakeras .\nwindows nt tps provides an excellent opportunity to leverage the technology within honeywell and measurex . honeywell ' s strength complements measurex in control systems .\nhe had some 6 inch slide rules made with the measurex logo on the back .\nwe will preserve the measurex approach to the marketplace in our new organization .\n' ' people said , ' measurex sells to the paper industry ; we should sell measurex , ' ' ' said alexander p . paris sr . , an analyst with barrington research .\ni was bored and decided to look up measurex , and was amazed to find your site .\nthe new honeywell - measurex organization will be headquartered in cupertino , california . it will be headed by gingerich , who is currently president and coo of measurex . the existing honeywell employees who are focused on the pulp and paper industry and the existing measurex organization will merge to form a single entity . tambakeras feels that there is an outstanding potential for blending the people skills of honeywell and measurex .\nthe\ndestruction\nof measurex was because of many factors . honeywell just being one of them .\njohn gingerich , president and coo of measurex will be heading up the new honeywell - measurex organization , reporting to tambakeras .\ni am very positive on this merger ,\ngingerich says .\nit gives measurex the broad systems base that we need to be successful in the pulp and paper industry .\nboth honeywell and measurex have service revenues that exceed a third of their total revenues , and this is high for the industry . measurex is a leader in services for quality control systems in the paper industry .\nit was many years before someone wanted measurex equipment removed . customer wouldn ' t / couldn ' t pay , measurex wouldn ' t remove its equipment - fearing negative publicity ? - customer finally cut our equipment out - but by then measurex had a good reputation and the publicity hit was not serious : - |\nthe matrikonopc server for measurex provides read access to measurex systems via a serial port . the opc server communicates with the system as a foreign host , using the foreign host ascii protocol in half - duplex contention mode .\nmarkos tambakeras , president of honeywell industrial control , describes the merger between honeywell and measurex as\noutstanding synergy . we are extremely compatible . there is an uncanny similarity between the mission statements of honeywell and measurex .\nno other issue raised by measurex merits discussion . we conclude , therefore , that the superior court correctly decided that measurex failed to establish that its lease of computer systems to the paper companies was not a taxable use .\nis the word ! - dave ' s new company was\nmeasurex\n, and dodie was personnel manager .\nsystem was in late development in 1972 when i joined measurex , and unknown to those outside of xerox parc .\nbest of luck to you and all the other folks that i had the privilege to work with at measurex .\nit now appeared that indeed providence had kindly gazed down on herb and his quest to enter into measurex grail legend .\nmeasurex consequently advanced to exceptional success in numerous countries worldwide with offices in australia , japan , and europe et al .\ncall now to speak to one of our measurex customer service reps , 800 - 605 - 6419 , or send your measurex electronics to acs for a free evaluation today ! click here for our free evaluation repair form , acs repair form .\nthere ' s a measurex\u00ae scoop to meet virtually every need : food , beverage , chemical , powdered , and more .\nmeasurex knew how to make money : - ) have good enough software to sell it many times on its own specialized hardware .\nit ' s kind of funny to see some of the names from so long ago . i read the bio of measurex .\none of the founders of measurex was eric dahlin . he was well known in the industry for his control techniques and alogrythms .\nwhen i joined measurex in 1969 , dodie was not yet there . she was going to stanford earning her masters / phd .\nthe honeywell family . this family consists of honeywell regulator co . , brown instruments , measurex , \u201cge\u201d , tetratech , etc .\ndodie and dave send to all measurex folks this card . i lost all others that i had from 1978 . this one survived .\nmerger of the companies . the merger of honeywell and measurex gives the combined company a springboard in asia and latin america to offer totally integrated systems for the new mills and paper machines being built there . measurex ' s strength in quality management systems complements honeywell ' s dcs presence . this will help as mills want to buy more integrated systems . tambakeras sees measurex ' s strength in japan as especially important .\njohn c . gingerich , measurex ' s president , says wall street has overreacted , in that measurex ' s earnings growth has merely slowed , not stopped . ' ' the market trades on momentum , and our earnings growth just lost its momentum , ' ' he said .\ndirk said in a 2011 e - mail\nthe software group for the keck telescopes [ 10 meter diameter , mona kea , hawaii ] is now heavily measurex - flavored . their director is kevin mccann who you might have met at measurex . i think you were still there when kevin came from ireland . he now has two people under him who used to be my colleagues at measurex in the later years .\nmeasurex figured that companies rose and fell too fast in silicon valley and did not pretend to have a company retirement plan . instead , measurex provided generous matching funds into individual\n401k\ntype plans . seems very foresighted now that former employees of many major companies are getting abandoned .\nwhen measurex was the new kid on the block , the main selling point was digital control . industrial nucleonics was still selling the analog functions .\nin 1987 , measurex hired a video production company called\ngreat caesar ' s ghost , inc .\nto produce a promotional / educational video\n- ( sept 7 , 2007 ) ellen hightower e - mailed the measurex list\nsorry to tell you that lumon morrow has passed on .\ndon\u2019t know if you recall me , i worked at measurex from 1978 - 88 and shared my office for most of that period with marilyn clemo .\nwhat kind / grade of paper did the first measurex system measure ? ( e . g . kraft , tissue , paper board , etc . )\nwe will preserve the measurex approach to the marketplace in our new organization ,\nsays gingerich . gingerich lists his most important tasks as follows :\nmeasurex systems , inc . , appeals from a judgment of the superior court , kennebec county , upholding a use tax assessment by the state tax assessor based upon measurex leases of computer equipment to maine companies . on appeal measurex contends , inter alia , ( 1 ) that the measurex leases should be deemed\nin lieu of purchase\nunder 36 m . r . s . a . \u00a7 1752 ( 13 ) ( 1978 ) ; ( 2 ) that measurex ' s use of the equipment is tax exempt under 36 m . r . s . a . \u00a7 1760 ( 31 ) ( 1978 ) ; ( 3 ) that the assessor ' s denial of exemption to measurex violates constitutional guarantees of equal protection ; and ( 4 ) that the software used with the computer systems is not subject to the use tax because it is not tangible personal property under 36 m . r . s . a . \u00a7 1752 ( 17 ) ( 1978 ) . because measurex failed to meet its burden of proving that the transactions were not taxable , we affirm the judgment .\npart i . financial information item 1 . financial statements measurex corporation consolidated statements of income ( unaudited ) ( dollar amounts in thousands except per share data )\naccording to tambakeras , there is excellent synergy between the honeywell tps ( total plant solution ) system and the measurex qcs system . the new tps system will be based on intel technology , as well as that from motorola . this will work well with measurex ' s technology , which is intel - based .\nmeasurex was acquired by honeywell in 1997 . bossen had served measurex as ceo and then chairman of the board until 1997 . he retired in 2000 as \u201cchairman emeritus\u201d . he was a tappi fellow , a member of pima , and a member of american electronics association . he had 19 patents to his credits .\nmeasurex ' s third contention is based upon the fact that as a supplier / lessor it is required to pay use tax while a manufacturer / lessor is not required to pay such tax . thus , measurex argues , it has been denied equal protection of the law in violation of the maine and united states constitutions . measurex has the burden of proving the constitutional violation . brann v . state , 424 a . 2d 699 , 703 ( me . 1981 ) .\nmeasurex is the leading supplier of controls for machines that turn pulp into paper , providing technologies for monitoring the condition of the machines that make paper as well as the quality of the paper they turn out . mr . paris says that a modern paper machine could use $ 2 . 7 million of measurex equipment .\njust found your page about measurex . i am a technician at honeywell , formerly measurex , qcs integration facility in north vancouver , bc , canada . started in the fall 2007 . many techs and assemblers have been around much , much longer . they fondly remember the measurex time , when the company splurged on parties and such . the company name may be different , but the spirit that drives the place seems to have survived . there is a lot of camaraderie that makes it such a nice place to go to every day ! nice to see that the history of measurex is not being forgotten . keep up the good work !\nfeatured text / code editing with an early mouse - really handy compared to the keyboard controlled editing we were using . although very memory cramped by today ' s standards , this wave of the future was developed about 10 miles from measurex . then steve jobs of apple , 2 miles from measurex , commercialized this idea with the\nsomehow a pool of $ 120 dollars was collected and that saturday night a delegation of mostly measurex software engineering showed up at the saddlerack to participate in the excitement .\nsystem no 1 was at simpson lee paper in ripon ca . they made fine paper of various grades . i was measurex ' s first field service engineer there .\nin about 1970 ? , gunnar joined measurex as part of sensor development . the following are my recollections , corrected by john dahlquist , thanks much john : - ) )\ndave bossen and assorted vps loitered nearby with mellifluous music playing as the beer and wine flowed at a \u2018end of the quarter\u2019 party in the measurex parking lot ; the consumed libations inspired jerry mccann to swiftly seize robin sinee and fling her over his shoulder to then hastily sprint away from the measurex assemblage while loudly exclaiming , as robin screamed , \u2026\u2026\u201di got mine ! \u201d ty chen became mortified and feared that some would cease gainful employment owing to such frolics . fortunately , measurex leadership exhibited broad tolerance to such undomesticated behavior .\nwhile in the venture capital business , bill draper was a founding investor in apollo computer dionex , integrated genetics , quantum , activision , measurex , hybritech , and lsi logic .\nmeasurex acquired the north vancouver firm devron - hercules inc . in 1991 . devron was a company specializing in solutions for cross directional optimization of the paper sheet in paper machines .\ni was recently cleaning out my garage and discovered a bunch of promotional\ngiveaways\nmeasurex used in the past . ( see attached photo ) the variety is quite impressive : - measurex - branded golf balls , - various pens , - key chains , - measurex - branded books about silicon valley , - beer mugs , - coasters / paper weights i know a variety of golf shirts were produced but i think those were for employees rather than customers . and i ' m guessing there were many other promotional giveaways as well .\nmeasurex systems , inc . v . state tax assessor : : 1985 : : maine supreme judicial court decisions : : maine case law : : maine law : : us law : : justia\nin 1968 , bossen founded measurex corporation and was at its helm until 1997 . this was a revolutionary period for the paper industry , since prior to this time few paper machines were equipped with on - line measurement sensors and control systems . the technology developed by measurex led to improved paper quality , reduced paper losses , better machine efficiency , energy savings and optimized use of raw materials .\na few years later , honeywell was bought by allied signal , which renamed its self to\nhoneywell\n. allied signal / honeywell was strictly bean counters squeezing cash cow old measurex . see below\non may 24 , 1978 , the assessor imposed a use tax assessment against measurex systems ( measurex ) of $ 76 , 870 . 90 plus additional interest of $ 13 , 619 . 83 . measurex protested the assessment and petitioned for a reconsideration pursuant to the version of 36 m . r . s . a . \u00a7 151 ( supp . 1984 ) then in effect . [ 1 ] on august 22 , 1979 , the assessor denied the petition . measurex then appealed to the superior court for a hearing de novo under section 151 . [ 2 ] after considerable delay , the parties submitted an agreed statement of facts . on march 8 , 1984 , the superior court affirmed the assessor ' s decision that the systems were taxable but found that to the extent that software was customized , its cost was exempt as services . we review the decision of the superior court [ 3 ] to determine whether measurex has met its burden of proving that the transaction was not taxable . [ 4 ]\nhoneywell inc . and measurex corp . have reached an agreement , announced on january 27 , to merge the two companies in an all - cash transaction valued at about $ 600 million , or about $ 35 per share . honeywell will start a tender offer for all measurex stock in an agreement approved by the board of directors of both companies . the merger is expected to be completed this month .\nhis vision from the beginning was to secure outstanding economic results for his customers so they could afford to pay a price that would enable measurex to have outstanding economic results for both its employees and shareholders . in addition , he wanted to provide an opportunity for personal growth for the employees so that as the company grew , they would grow . bossen also wanted measurex to be an enjoyable place to work .\nbossen was so confident of his technology that he offered a \u201cresults guarantee\u201d of 99 % uptime operation . hence , as the \u201cresults company\u201d , measurex grew rapidly installing over 3 , 000 paper machine control systems worldwide by 1988 . today , close to 100 % of paper machines use on - line control systems benefitting from technologies developed by measurex ( and subsequently by others ) that allow paper machines to operate efficiently .\nmeasurex corporation index part i . financial information - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -\ni\u00b4m the first measurex employed in brazil . i had been visiting this page and last week working on my office i found a nice picture received from dodie and dave bossen in december 1988 . great times it was .\nlocation total sq . ft . use - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - kuopio , finland 40 , 000 measurex roibox oy ' s offices , research and manufacturing operations . gaithersburg , maryland 100 , 000 measurex dmc ' s offices , research and manufacturing operations .\nthe first sucessful measurex grade change was made by a simpson lee backtender long before grade change was implemented in the software . he simply changed the bw target by 20lb not knowing the equipment was not designed to do it .\nindeed , while news of the merger pushed measurex ' s stock up $ 10 . 50 , to $ 34 . 75 , honeywell ' s shares dipped just 62 . 5 cents , closing at $ 69 . 375 .\ndavid a . bossen , chairman of the board of directors and chief executive officer , measurex corporation orion l . hoch director jeffery t . grade director john w . larson director j . w . mckittrick director graham tyson director\nmeasurex service company limited was founded on 18 aug 1977 and has its registered office in dublin 4 . . the organisation ' s status is listed as\ndissolved\n. it had 3 directors at the time it closed .\ni never met you , but your remarks sure ring a bell . my measurex experience served me to this day , for the reasons you state \u2013 good training , great boss , and \u201cgrow as much as you can\u201d attitude .\nsome of the initial strikes against measurex within honeywell were caused by some executives stacking the books in their favor when they retired . that caused the year after their retirement to be a disaster which caused honeywell to come in heavy handed .\nthis is dave bossen at a reunion of ex - measurex folks at the duke of edinburgh - cupertino january 7 , 2006 , almost 40 years after he started measurex . there is a rumor that he still plays a good game of golf . good straight drives , . . . when pressed for a weakness , the informant said that his chip shot game could improve ; - ) ) about 50 of us ex - measurex folks had a good time telling of the past and what we are doing now : - ) ) ( update - photo of big dave at jan 2007 reunion courtesy jeanne whitmer , organizer ) this continues to be an annual event , a saturday evening in early january . about 60 folks -\nharold welch got the picture ( below )\nfrom john swan who works for honeywell - measurex as a trainer here in the atlanta area . he said that the picture originated from terry kerr , an ex measurex field guy . also , while it looks like it could be system 1 , i am not sure . the scanner is very short which was the case for system 1 at simpson lee in ripon ca .\nfolks think that is jerry patel behind the scanner heads .\ni also had the distinction of getting called in to repair a system that had failed because the mains had shorted . at the back of the measurex unit where 3 long vertical power strips that feed the various pieces of equipment . the wires had rubbed along these strips wearing through the insulation and causing a massive short with sparks . i remember the mill guys clapping when i was trying to figure out what went wrong and then there were massive sparks flying out of the measurex unit . they thought it was me that caused the problem . i bowed gracefully and called my boss who was still sleeping . then the big boss dennis reminded me that i seemed to have my share of problems with measurex . after that i left for europe .\n. i confess i must suffer some responsibility or accountability for the emergence of that nefarious episode in measurex history . my role in much of life from college on has been one of instigator , leaving the flowering of such instigation to more entrepreneurial types .\nhoneywell has been very active in expanding its products for the pulp and paper industry . this has been achieved by a combination of internal developments as well as acquisitions . this latest proposed acquisition of measurex will give honeywell a very strong presence in the pulp and paper industry . it combines honeywell ' s strength in distributed control systems ( dcss ) , pulp mill controls , and process control services with measurex ' s strengths in sensor - based paper quality control systems ( qcss ) , paper machine actuators , and paper quality control services .\nhoneywell already has a strong dcs focus on the paper industry . now this will be combined with the very aggressive and entrepreneurial organization of measurex . it will be interesting to watch as the two cultures seek a common value system and a common approach to the customers .\nthis is a picture of a scanner after measurex was purchased by honeywell . the scan heads go back and forth across the paper as a pair measuring\nslices\n( say 2 inches wide ) of the sheet . if the customer has suitable equipment , measurex could control each say 2 inch slice to proper characteristics : - ) ) gauges included moisture , fiber , ( moisture vs fiber gave basis weight ) , color , thickness . a scanner was about 7 feet tall and up to 30 feet wide depending on customer equipment width .\nhoneywell insists it did not overpay for measurex . the $ 35 price represents 11 times pretax earnings and 8 . 1 times cash flow ; mr . bonsignore insists that buyers of industrial companies in the last year paid 16 times earnings and 11 . 7 times cash flow .\ntambakeras sums up the merger this way :\nthe number one priority is the customer , as honeywell and measurex define their combined systems and service organizations . honeywell will move rapidly on the merger to address the needs of customers in the area of products and support .\nthey started in a garage setup at 330 matthew street in santa clara ( on the perimeter of san jose airport ) , later used by stormedia ( a ridgid disk maker ) . later on measurex moved to the cupertino location when they bought the cannery property in monta vista .\nhoneywell has a long history of customer support . new products , such as the tps system , are backwards compatible with existing total distributed control ( tdc ) systems . and tdc 3000 systems were compatible with tdc 2000 . this will continue as the honeywell and measurex systems converge .\nhaving been with measurex from march 1971 to june of 1977 starting on mathew street , then # 1 results way in cupertino and then finally out of the portland , oregon office ; well there were a lot of\ninteresting\nstories to tell . . . and interesting people .\nconclusion . dave bossen still bristles at the idea of retirement . in his new position as chairman and ceo , he will focus on long - term trends and opportunities . he is now focusing on potential acquisitions and business development . he has taken over direct control of the measurex systems div . in cincinnati , ohio , in an effort to change the paradigm to well - documented packaged systems . in the acquisition area , he is investigating several opportunities and considers the environmental field very interesting . and after 25 years , he still finds measurex an enjoyable place to work .\nconclusion . dave bossen still bristles at the idea of retirement . in his new position as chairman and ceo , he will focus on long - term trends and opportunities . he is now focusing on potential acquisitions and business development . he has taken over direct control of the measurex systems div . in cincinnati , ohio , in an effort to change the paradigm to well - documented packaged systems . in the acquisition area , he is investigating several opportunities and considers the environmental field very interesting . and after 25 years , he still finds measurex an enjoyable place to work .\njim had an advanced degree in psychology , but had gotten hooked on the statistical aspect , and hence into programming . not only was he programming full time at measurex , he was a featured columnist in some unix / c publication , and he was supplementing his income doing contract software for others . he unfortunately did some work for jack tramiel , boss of commodore . jack was getting the name\njack - so sue me - tramiel\n. he usually wouldn ' t pay unless sued . painful lesson in various business practices . i never heard of measurex screwing anyone .\nthe first measurex system was installed on a fine paper machine at ripon , california . this was before my time but i worked there much later , after system # 1 had been replaced by system # 2000 . the machine made fine paper , lots of colors , lots of weights .\nrecently , a few of us old ex - measurex guys living close to appleton wisconsin were invited to attend a dinner where dave bossen was inducted into the paper industry international hall of fame and honored for his contribution to the industry . darlene bossen and anders axellson were also in attendance .\nit had better be . honeywell is paying $ 35 a share for measurex , a level the company ' s stock has not seen since late 1995 , when paper prices started to fall . it closed at $ 24 on friday , the last trading day before the merger was announced .\nby that time , the six months was up - - my friend ' s attempted document was not published . - he was not invited back . - there never was an approved document developed - - this was at measurex , the world leader in paper process control for over 20 years -\nfollowing a multi - year effort to streamline processes and enhance its internal infrastructure , honeywell - measurex announced plans nov . 16 to consolidate its facilities in finland . the company will combine its web inspection and imaging systems ( wis ) business unit with its printa unit during the next year , and will add its kuopio facility to its neaby varkaus operation . honeywell - measurex says the transition will be managed to prevent any disruption in deliveries or service to customers . wis systems manufacturing for north america will be tranferred to the new cupertino - based regional delivery center , due in mid - 1999 .\ni gave two - weeks\u2019 notice to jack in the box , figuring i could grind it out working graveyard , then 8 hours at measurex immediately thereafter , for a small amount of time . i learned differently very quickly . on my second day of work at measurex , i arrived about 20 minutes early from my restaurant gig and figured i\u2019d take a short nap in my car . i woke up three hours later , ran in to the mail room , where carl ( who had assumed that after my first day i had just walked out ) gave me some good - natured razzing and doddy never said a word about it . on one of my breaks that day i called the manager at jack in the box and told him i was done . i worked at measurex until march of 1980 , and i\u2019ll never forget the warmth and family atmosphere that existed there at the time .\nhoneywell makes controls for machines that turn wood into pulp , and has a lot of experience making total - plant control systems for chemical and oil companies . like measurex , it gets about a third of its paper - related revenue from services , which offer much higher profit margins than manufacturing controls .\nthis project was the consolidation of honeywell - measurex from nine ( 9 ) existing buildings into four ( 4 ) buildings and the construction of a new manufacturing building . over the course of approximately one ( 1 ) year mai renovated / remodeled approximately 170 , 000 sf of existing / occupied office / lab area\nmeasurex corporation signatures pursuant to the requirements of the securities exchange act of 1934 , the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized . measurex corporation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ( registrant ) date : july 11 , 1994 by : / s / carl a . thomsen - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - senior vice president and chief financial officer 17\nhoneywell inc . , the minneapolis maker of electronic controls , said yesterday that it would acquire the measurex corporation , a cupertino , calif . , maker of controls for the paper industry , for $ 600 million in cash . the merger makes honeywell the leading seller of controls and services for pulp and paper plants .\nif you have measurex repair problems , our expert customer service reps will help you solve them with workable , economical solutions . need a rush - repair ? no problem , try our rush service . call 800 - 605 - 6419 now to speak to one of our customer service representatives , or use our contact page .\nexhibit 23 - - consent of independent accountants we consent to the incorporation by reference in the registration statements of measurex corporation and subsidiaries on form s - 8 ( file nos . 33 - 65762 , 33 - 22589 , 2 - 76707 and 2 - 67736 ) of our report dated december 19 , 1995 on our audits of the consolidated financial statements of measurex corporation and subsidiaries as of december 3 , 1995 and november 27 , 1994 and for each of the three fiscal years in the period ended december 3 , 1995 appearing on page 30 of measurex corporation ' s 1995 annual report to shareholders and incorporated by reference in this annual report on form 10 - k and our report dated december 19 , 1995 on the financial statement schedules of measurex corporation and subsidiaries as of december 3 , 1995 and november 27 , 1994 and for each of the three fiscal years in the period ended december 3 , 1995 , which report is included in this annual report on form 10 - k . / s / coopers & lybrand l . l . p . - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - coopers & lybrand l . l . p . san jose , california february 29 , 1996\none evening i ventured into san jose\u2019s saddle rack to experience the largest bar in the area equipped with a mechanical bull and became quite fascinated with mud wrestling and the contemplation that some member of measurex\u2019s more audacious staff could possibly vie for the much vaunted mud wrestling title . upon sharing my experience and hopes with some promising promoters the next day we quickly found many measurex hopefuls in attendance at the saddle rack the very next week . regrettably , i was unable to attend this first gathering , but fortunately for me , the bidding war for the privilege was lost to a more affluent congregation . but with little despair and brimming with great hope , the same assemblage returned to the saddle rack the following week and victory this time was ours . the honor of representing measurex fell to mike powell . mike performed admirably and was designated the winner of this hard fought contest with fame and celebrity his reward . sadly though , mike never defended his title and fell into mud wrestling historical obscurity afterwards .\nsecond , measurex argues that the transaction should be exempt from the use tax pursuant to 36 m . r . s . a . \u00a7 1760 ( 31 ) ( 1978 ) as a use\nby the purchaser . . . in the production of tangible personal property .\n[ 7 ] in harold macquinn , inc . v . halperin , 415 a . 2d 818 ( me . 1980 ) , we determined that the bailment of machinery to another contractor was not use by the purchaser within the meaning of section 1760 ( 31 ) . as we stated in macquinn , when the legislature intended to include leasing in exemptions from sales and use tax , it specifically said so . moreover , exemptions in tax statutes should be strictly construed . id . at 820 . measurex has failed to demonstrate that its transaction is distinguishable from the bailment in macquinn . measurex has not shown , therefore , that the systems are in * 1195\nuse by the purchaser\nas required by section 1760 ( 31 ) .\nit ' s the passing of an era for process control . three of the pioneers who changed the way that paper machine quality parameters are measured and controlled have recently turned over the daily operation of their companies to others . they are david bossen at measurex , david nelson at accuray ( abb ) , and alois kohl at lippke ( honeywell ) .\nmeasurex corporation signatures pursuant to the requirements of the securities exchange act of 1934 , the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized . measurex corporation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ( registrant ) date april 11 , 1994 by / s / carl a . thomsen - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - senior vice president and chief financial officer 16\nexhibit 23 - - consent of independent accountants we consent to the incorporation by reference in the registration statements of measurex corporation and subsidiaries on form s - 8 ( file nos . 33 - 65762 , 33 - 22589 , 2 - 76707 and 2 - 67736 ) of our report dated december 17 , 1996 ( january 27 , 1997 as to the information included in the note titled\nsubsequent event\n) on our audits of the consolidated financial statements of measurex corporation and subsidiaries as of december 1 , 1996 and december 3 , 1995 and for each of the three fiscal years in the period ended december 1 , 1996 appearing in this annual report on form 10 - k of measurex corporation and subsidiaries for the fiscal year ended december 1 , 1996 . / s / coopers & lybrand l . l . p . - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - coopers & lybrand l . l . p . san jose , california february 21 , 1997\nmost importantly , the merger will bring the two companies in line with a major industry trend , the integration of all steps in manufacturing operations . by themselves , neither honeywell nor measurex offered the controls or systems necessary to take paper items from raw material all the way to shipped product . but combining their operations will enable the companies to move toward integration .\nfollowing a multi - year effort to streamline processes and enhance its internal infrastructure , honeywell - measurex announced plans nov . 16 to consolidate its facilities in finland . the company will combine its web inspection and imaging systems ( wis ) business unit with its printa unit during the next year , and will add its kuopio facility to its neaby varkaus oper . . .\nthe open\nmix and match\napproach is especially important for the north american and european paper makers .\ni believe the merger will be good , because measurex is a strong quality control supplier , while honeywell is strong in dcs ,\ncommented tom grubb , director of information technology at donohue inc . he does not see a big impact on his mill .\nreport of independent accountants to the shareholders measurex corporation our report on the consolidated financial statements of measurex corporation and subsidiaries as of december 3 , 1995 and november 27 , 1994 and for each of the three fiscal years in the period ended december 3 , 1995 , has been incorporated by reference in this form 10 - k from page 30 of measurex corporation ' s 1995 annual report to shareholders . in connection with our audits of such financial statements , we have also audited the related financial statement schedules listed in the index on page 13 of this form 10 - k . in our opinion , the financial statement schedules referred to above , when considered in relation to the basic financial statements taken as a whole , present fairly , in all material respects , the information required to be included therein . / s / coopers & lybrand l . l . p . - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - coopers & lybrand l . l . p . san jose , california december 19 , 1995 14\ni had a techwriter friend , bill hauser , who got a contract with measurex . the six month contract was to write the manual for calibrating a sensor which measured the weight of fiber in paper . the weight of fiber in an area of paper is called\nbasis weight\n, that is the weight you see on a ream of paper - like 20 lbs .\ni have a sign on my office door that reads ,\nwe don ' t get paid for effort , we get paid for results\n. it doesn ' t matter that i ' m the only one who knows where it came from , the message is clear . i think that little snippet of philosophy is what drives me . measurex will always be special .\nthe dde server for honeywell measurex is opc certified ! opc certification is the process of ensuring that applications meet the standards specified by the opc foundation . opc certification requires extensive testing to ensure true interoperability . opc certification means multi - vendor system interoperability is guaranteed . if your opc products are not certified , you need to ask your vendor what sort of guarantees they offer .\nimpact on products . the merger is good for both companies because it gives honeywell an increased market and product presence in sensor - based quality systems for the paper mill , while measurex gets an excellent distributed control system platform upon which to base its sensors and applications . individually , both companies had attempted this development internally , but were not as successful as they had wished .\nhowever , tantalizing near the conclusion of the testing period mike shelly , the measurex qa man assigned to herb\u2019s system and unaware of this historic mission , audaciously documented a discrepancy into the hereto error free qa system log . understandably disconcerted by this shocking setback , herb departed the premises abruptly and his whereabouts remained uncertain for several days ; sadly this terminated the last known grail quest .\ndave , a world war ii veteran serving in the u . s . marine corps , would often proudly fly the u . s . marine corps flag alongside the american and state flags at the company headquarters in cupertino , ca . yet with all his success , he and his wife doris remained caring and affable as they kindly greeted anyone encountering them in the hallways of measurex .\nreport of independent accountants to the shareholders , measurex corporation our report on the consolidated financial statements of measurex corporation and subsidiaries is included on page 25 of this form 10 - k . in connection with our audit of such financial statements , we have also audited the related financial statement schedules listed in the index on page 29 of this form 10 - k . in our opinion , the financial statement schedules referred to above , when considered in relation to the basic financial statements taken as a whole , present fairly , in all material respects , the information required to be included therein . / s / coopers & lybrand llp san jose , california december 17 , 1996 , except for the note titled\nsubsequent event\n, as to which the date is january 27 , 1997 . 32\nfriday going away parties in the software department for measurex employees transitioning to other employments were usually raucous affairs and generally , with very few exceptions , persisting well past friday lunch hours , and some advancing into the evening hours as well . during one occasion at a hwy 9 restaurant , a male and female employee became embroiled in an inebriated tiff , in which the man dumped an iced drink in the lady\u2019s lap . not to be outdone , the woman commenced to open up a ketchup container and vigorously wave the container past the fellow , who ducked at the precise moment , only to leave a line of ketchup on the wall behind him\u2026 . . an incensed waitress witnessing the scene at that critical juncture vigorously encouraged the measurex assemblage to vacate the premises with due haste . the subsequent party necessitated scheduling at another restaurant .\nin north america and europe , both honeywell and measurex have strong organizations . the control systems market in these areas , as already mentioned , are primarily oriented around process and control equipment upgrades , as opposed to new mills and machines . as a result , suppliers must offer open systems that allow the users to\nmix and match\ncomponents as they desire . openness is required to survive in these markets .\ndave bossen is the most successful measurement and control entrepreneur in the pulp and paper industry . bossen started measurex in 1969 . by 1993 , he had built it to a company with revenues of $ 254 million and 2 , 250 employees in 30 countries . he recently became chairman and chief executive officer , handing the day - to - day operations to john gingerich , who is now chief operating officer and president .\ni arrived a little early ( a bad habit i don ' t seem to break ; - ) at the duke of edinburgh , cupertino . there was pat mcsweeney waiting for\nthe rest of us\n- and she was wearing the old measurex badge . this was the style of badge i was issued in 1972 - george wells , employee # 3xx said the original badge at mathew street did not have a picture .\nbuilding a dec or hp system devoid of qa errors appeared unattainable and later emerged into a sort of an elusive holy grail in measurex legend . one heroic attempt , however , was documented to snatch this elusive prize . the man of the hour was herb baumgartner , our office neighbor and measurex programmer freshly entrusted with a project , now a quest , to create a new , but duplicate system he fashioned earlier for the same customer . herb , like the knight of grail legend , now seemed blessed by fate with the opportunity to craft the fabled \u201cperfect system\u201d and thus enter into the annals of results way legend . armed with prior knowledge of all qa errors , plus all known audit trail edits on the previous system , he meticulously lined up the foot high databases of old and new systems side - by - side to laboriously advance page by page to apprehend any elusive errors .\nhoneywell sells to the paper industry , too , of course , but few investors see honeywell ' s future as tied to any one customer base . measurex and honeywell together sold about $ 600 million of equipment and services to paper companies last year - - a hefty chunk of the estimated $ 2 . 2 billion world market for pulp and paper controls , but a fraction of honeywell ' s $ 7 . 3 billion sales last year .\nhe invited me down to the bar after grading my tests and we had a pitcher of beer - - he stood up , shook my hand and said i ' d get plane tickets to cupertino on monday ! that ' s how measurex moved in those days - - strike like a cobra . i was there 2 years . one extra job the fe had in snowflake was to also maintain the mill ' s railroad crossing light electrics . what a kick !\nwhen a system order was determined by the sensors , we often got the order . this was especially true in difficult situations such as high - temperature positions , places with high vibration , or sheets with a lot of chemicals in them . this tended to restrict us to more of the specialty business . when a system was ordered for mass products , such as newsprint and liner , we would lose out to measurex and accuray . another reason we would lose is that we did not sell our systems on a money - back guarantee basis with a baby - sitter ; my business philosophy would not allow me to do that . as a result , we never were in the red financially , but on the other hand , this may have restricted our growth . it was also difficult for us to compete with measurex and accuray as their home market was about 50 % of the business , whereas europe only represents about 25 % of the market ."]}
{"id": 53668, "summary": [{"text": "harman international industries , incorporated is an american company that designs and engineers connected products for automakers , consumers and enterprises worldwide , including connected car systems ; audio and visual products , enterprise automation ; and connected services .", "topic": 3}, {"text": "headquartered in stamford , connecticut , harman maintains major operations in the americas , europe , as well as asia and markets its products under more than twenty brands \u2014 including akg acoustics , amx , crown audio , harman/kardon , infinity , jbl , jbl professional , lexicon , dbx , digitech , mark levinson , martin , revel , soundcraft , and studer .", "topic": 31}, {"text": "on november 14 , 2016 , harman entered into an agreement to be acquired by south korean company samsung electronics .", "topic": 10}, {"text": "the sale was completed on march 10 , 2017 . ", "topic": 16}], "title": "harman international industries", "paragraphs": ["harman international industries engages in the development , manufacture and marketing of audio products and electronic systems .\nsamsung said it would pay $ 8 billion for harman international industries , an american automotive technology company .\nnot many people would guess that harman international industries inc . is an american company , let alone a washington one .\ntherefore , comparing the nps score of harman international industries with your own without any further context is not that useful .\ntop 100 : # 18 harman international industries inc . ,\nwashington post , april 9 , 1990 , p . e28 .\nharman international industries inc . ( har : nyse ) \u2013 market cap as of 18 / 11 / 2016 : $ 7 . 622bn\njp morgan and lazard are advising harman international industries , while evercore is the sole advisor to samsung . additionally , jp morgan provided the fairness opinion to harman\u2019s board .\n\u00a9 2018 harman international . all rights reserved . privacy policy | terms of use\n\u00a9 2018 harman international . all rights reserved . privacy policy | terms of use\nconsider an example : if harman international industries sends out nps surveys immediately after purchase , they are tracking their customers ' initial excitement and the checkout experience .\nskopp , roberta ,\nchristopher stevens appointed harman kardon president ; harman international industries , inc . , acquires audioaccess , phoenix systems ,\npr newswire , june 3 , 1993 .\n\u00a9 2018 harman international . all rights reserved . privacy policy | cookies | terms of use\nwe have estimated the net promoter score of harman international industries based on the publicly available information including the sentiment of the company - related tweets , 3rd party reviews , and alexa ratings .\naccelerates innovations for expanded industries and markets : through greater global engineering scale and complimentary customer base , the acquisition will enable harman to rapidly develop and commercialize more innovative solutions and systems for a broader set of industries .\non november 14 , samsung electronics co . announced the acquisition of harman international industries inc . for a total equity value of approximately $ 8bn , and a value per share of $ 112 entirely paid in cash .\nin december 2016 , harman international industries inc . invested in a startup that makes projection displays that sit in front of car windshields , signalling a new area it plans to explore under the ownership of samsung electronics co .\nseoul ( reuters ) - samsung electronics has agreed to buy harman international industries in an $ 8 billion deal , marking a major push into the auto electronics market and the biggest overseas acquisition ever by a south korean company .\nelectronics giant samsung on monday said it will buy u . s . car and audio systems supplier harman international for $ 8 billion .\nprincipal subsidiaries : akg ( germany ) ; allen & heath limited ( united kingdom ) ; audax industries , s . a . ( france ) ; bss audio ( united kingdom ) ; dod electronics corporation ; harman belgium nv ; harman consumer europe a / s ( denmark ) ; harman deutschland gmbh ( germany ) ; harman france , s . n . c . ; harman international industries , limited ( united kingdom ) ; harman international japan co . , limited ; harman - kardon , incorporated ; harman - motive , inc . ; harman motive limited ( united kingdom ) ; infinity systems , inc . ; jbl incorporated ; lexicon incorporated ; lydig of scandinavia a / s ( denmark ) ; soundcraft electronics , limited ; studer professional audio ag ( switzerland ) ; turbosound ltd . ( u . k . ) .\nsamsung , the south korean electronics giant \u2014 which already makes popular but recently problem - plagued smartphones \u2014 said on monday that it had agreed to buy harman international industries , an american automotive technology company , in an ambitious push into a whole different kind of mobile .\nsource : international directory of company histories , vol . 15 . st . james press , 1996 .\nwilliam blair & company initiated research coverage of harman international industries , incorporated ( har $ 105 . 31 ) , a leading manufacturer and distributor of infotainment systems , vehicle and consumer audio products , professional audio products , and connected services for automakers , consumers , and businesses globally .\nharman international industries was to disappear from nyse in q3 / 2007 due to a buy - out by kkr and goldman sachs capital partners . [ 13 ] however , as of mid september 2007 , kkr announced they would back out of the deal . harman shares plummeted by more than 24 % that day , on the news .\nharman international industries was to disappear from nyse in q3 / 2007 due to a buy - out by kkr and goldman sachs capital partners . [ 20 ] however , as of mid september 2007 , kkr announced they would back out of the deal . harman shares plummeted by more than 24 % that day , on the news .\nsamsung electronics today announced it has completed the previously announced acquisition of harman international industries , incorporated ( \u201charman\u201d ) . under the terms of the merger agreement , harman stockholders will receive $ 112 . 00 per share in cash . the completion follows the satisfaction of all conditions to the closing of the transaction , including approval of the transaction by harman stockholders and receipt of all necessary regulatory approvals in the united states and certain foreign jurisdictions .\nthe first transaction was the u . s . $ 8 billion offer by kkr and goldman sachs for harman international industries , the maker of jbl speakers and harman kardon home theatre systems . harman was founded in 1953 by dr . sidney harman , the now 88 - year - old chairman , who will remain as executive chairman following the transaction . interestingly , harman had previously been sold by dr . harman in 1977 to the beatrice company , under whose ownership it performed poorly . dr . harman bought the company back in 1980 for u . s . $ 55 million .\nstamford , ct \u2013 harman international industries , incorporated ( nyse : har ) , the premier connected technologies company for automotive , consumer and enterprise markets , today announced the successful completion of its acquisition of towersec , a global provider of automotive cyber security , specializing in onboard network protection for connected vehicles .\nharman international industries is the global leader in connected car technology , lifestyle audio innovations , design and analytics , cloud services and iot solutions . it was founded in 1980 by sidney harman and bernard kardon , and is now headquartered in stamford , connecticut . harman has developed , both internally and through a series of strategic acquisitions , a wide product offering . the company is organized in four distinct segments :\nharman international industries , inc . manufactures and markets a wide range of high - end , high - fidelity audio and video system components for consumer and professional markets . well - known brands sold by the company include jbl , infinity , and harman kardon . harman was expanding rapidly in the early and mid - 1990s , mostly through the acquisition of subsidiaries in europe , japan , and the united states .\ndespite gloomy predictions , harman proceeded during the 1980s and early 1990s to build harman international industries into a powerhouse in the niche for high - end consumer and professional audio equipment . he achieved that growth largely by acquiring smaller companies , reorganizing their management and operations , and allowing them to run relatively autonomously using his style of management . the strategy eventually proved to be hugely successful , and harman international became known as one of the few large u . s . audio - equipment producers to prosper during the 1980s and 1990s .\nsidney harman and bernard kardon founded the predecessor to harman international , harman kardon , in 1953 . both harman and kardon were engineers by training and had worked at the bogen company , which was then the top manufacturer of public address systems . their collaboration helped to create a new industry : high - fidelity audio .\nthe sudden deterioration in conditions in the buyout market has had implications for deals big and small . the $ 25 billion buyout of sallie mae ( charts , fortune 500 ) and $ 8 billion deal for harman international industries ( charts ) are both in jeopardy after buyers balked at completing the deals as they are currently structured .\nin february 2017 , harman international shareholders have voted in favor of the acquisition by samsung . [ 19 ] on march 10 , 2017 , the acquisition is complete , with harman becoming a subsidiary of samsung electronics . [ 5 ]\nin an era when u . s . electronics companies have all but ceded the world consumer market to foreign competitors , harman international is a rare bird . its optimism and international scope seem more in line with the 1950s , when the u . s . audio industry was on top of the world .\nsidney harman , from his station in washington , d . c . , watched from the corporate sidelines as beatrice drove his company toward ruin . when carter was ousted from office in 1980 , harman became determined to regain control of the enterprise and restore its former glory . in 1980 sidney harman and a group of investors paid $ 55 million for what amounted to about 60 percent of the assets of the company that harman had sold in 1977 . harman established a bare - bones headquarters in washington , d . c . , and began streamlining and organizing the newly created harman international industries to compete in the 1980s .\nsidney harman and bernard kardon founded the predecessor to harman international , harman kardon , in 1953 . both harman and kardon were engineers by training and had worked at the bogen company , which was then the top manufacturer of public address systems . their collaboration helped to create a new industry : high - fidelity audio . harman bought out his partner in 1956 and then expanded harman kardon into an audio powerhouse , according to a biography written by the consumer electronics hall of fame . [ 6 ]\nstamford , ct \u2013 harman international industries , incorporated ( nyse : har ) , the premier connected technologies company for automotive , consumer and enterprise markets , today launched a refresh of its corporate brand , unveiling a new logo and new division names . harman\u2019s new logo represents the company\u2019s mission to enable seamless , connected lifestyles for the home , car , stage and enterprise through its leading audio products , infotainment systems , software and connected services .\nstamford , ct \u2013 harman international industries , incorporated ( nyse : har ) , the premier audio , visual , infotainment and enterprise automation group , today announced the successful completion of its acquisition of redbend ltd ) . israeli - based redbend is a leading provider of software management technology for connected devices , and over - the - air ( ota ) software and firmware upgrading services .\nbut like all electronics companies in this country , harman has to include foreign - made components in much of its product line . and a factory owned and operated in japan by shin shirasuna turns out the entire harman - kardon line of products . for harman international ' s wares in general , the u . s . content is between 60 and 85 percent , harman estimates .\nsouth korean electronics giant samsung looks to very quickly get up to speed in the highly - competitive smart car business with its $ 8 billion acquisition of u . s . car and audio systems supplier harman international\nnews broke monday morning that samsung had agreed to acquire harman international for $ 8 billion in an all - cash deal . the deal accelerates samsung ' s foray into the automotive market and offers new growth potential .\nstamford , connecticut - - harman international industries , incorporated ( nyse : har ) , the premier infotment and audio group , today announced the successful completion of its acquisition of amx llc , from the duchossois group , inc . for $ 365 million . richardson , texas - based amx is the leading provider of enterprise control and automation systems as well as audio / video switching and distributing solutions and will be integrated into harman\u2019s professional offerings servicing audio , video and it professionals .\nafter he left government in 1978 , [ 7 ] he created harman international industries and reacquired a number of businesses he sold to beatrice . the company continued its growth plan with a string of acquisitions throughout the 1980s that pushed harman international ' s sales from about $ 80 million in 1981 to more than $ 200 million by 1986 , and then to more than $ 500 million by 1989 . harman international went public in 1986 with a stock offering on the new york stock exchange . cash from that sale was used to , among many other purchases , buy soundcraft , a u . k . producer of professional mixing boards , in 1988 and later - salt lake city digital electronics producer dod electronics corp . by 1990 , harman international was selling consumer audio gear under such brands as jbl , harman kardon , infinity and epicure loudspeakers , as well as professional audio systems with such brands as jbl professional , urei , soundcraft , allen & heath , dbx , studer , dod , lexicon , akg , bss , orban , quested and turbosound ( the last one now under the control of music group ( company ) [ 8 ] ) .\nafter he left government in 1978 , [ 4 ] he created harman international industries and reacquired a number of businesses he sold to beatrice . the company continued its growth plan with a string of acquisitions throughout the 1980s that pushed harman international ' s sales from about $ 80 million in 1981 to more than $ 200 million by 1986 , and then to more than $ 500 million by 1989 . harman international went public in 1986 with a stock offering on the new york stock exchange . cash from that sale was used to , among many other purchases , buy soundcraft , a u . k . producer of professional mixing boards , in 1988 and later - salt lake city digital electronics producer dod electronics corp . by 1990 , harman international was selling consumer audio gear under such brands as jbl , harman kardon , infinity and epicure loudspeakers , as well as professional audio systems with such brands as jbl professional , urei , soundcraft , allen & heath , dbx studer , dod , lexicon , akg , bss , orban , dbx , quested and turbosound ( the last one now under the control of music group ( company ) [ 5 ] ) .\nroopa unnikrishnan is vice president of strategy for harman . harman is a wholly - owned subsidiary of samsung electronics co . , ltd .\nby 1990 the harman organization had grown into a loose conglomeration of several autonomous companies , each of which catered to a specific niche in the high - end audio equipment industry - - most of harman ' s goods , though , were marketed under the venerable jbl , infinity , or other top brand names . harman ' s sales topped $ 550 million in 1990 and net income was shy of $ 15 million . although harman international achieved growth and much success during the 1980s , it became clear to sidney harman that major changes had to be initiated if the company was going to compete successfully in the 1990s . that concern was reflected in a disappointing $ 19 . 8 million loss experienced by harman international in 1991 , during the recession .\nsegal , david ,\nthe hi - fi manufacturer that listens well ; d . c . ' s harman international stays close to the customer ,\nwashington post , september 4 , 1995 , bus . sec . , p . 10 .\nnovi , mich . \u2013 january 25 , 2016 \u2013 harman international industries , incorporated ( nyse : har ) , the premier connected technologies company for automotive , consumer and enterprise markets , today announced the official opening of its new north american automotive headquarters . located in novi , michigan , the 188 , 000 square - foot building with 1 , 000 employees focuses on engineering and development of advanced technology solutions for the connected car , automotive audio , and cloud services . developed by northern equities group , the harman north american automotive headquarters anchors the 400 - acre haggerty corridor corporate park .\nsince joining harman in 1997 , michael has held several senior management positions of increasing responsibility . michael was co - president of harman\u2019s automotive division , as well as co - president of harman\u2019s infotainment and lifestyle divisions . michael was also senior vice president of finance and chief financial officer of harman\u2019s automotive division until 2010 .\nin march 2017 , harman became a wholly - owned subsidiary of samsung electronics .\nin connection with the proposed transaction , harman will file with the securities and exchange commission ( the \u201csec\u201d ) and mail or otherwise provide to its stockholders a proxy statement regarding the proposed transaction . before making any voting decision , harman\u2019s stockholders are urged to read the proxy statement in its entirety when it becomes available and any other documents filed with the sec in connection with the proposed transaction or incorporated by reference therein because they will contain important information about the proposed transaction and the parties to the proposed transaction . harman investors and security holders may obtain a free copy of the proxy statement and other documents that harman files with the sec ( when available ) from the sec\u2019s website at urltoken and the \u201cinvestors\u201d section of www . harman . com . in addition , the proxy statement and other documents filed by harman with the sec ( when available ) may be obtained from harman free of charge by writing to harman international industries , incorporated , attention : corporate secretary , 400 atlantic street , suite 1500 , stamford , connecticut 06901 , or by calling ( 203 ) 328 - 3500 .\nhowever , despite those concerns and the troubles that samsung is going through these days , harman international shareholders have voted in favor of the acquisition . this means that a major hurdle is now out of samsung\u2019s way as it seeks to close this deal in the coming months .\nsamsung electronics announced in november last year that it had decided to acquire harman international for $ 8 billion . this acquisition gives samsung access to harman\u2019s automotive business as well as its premium audio brands which include bang & olufsen , harman kardon , jbl , and more . there was some pushback from minority investors who felt that the price was too low . some even filed a lawsuit against harman\u2019s ceo for deciding to sell the company at a price that they perceived to be lower than what the company was actually worth .\nkardon retired in 1956 and harman bought his share of the blossoming enterprise . harman sold part of his company in 1962 . for several years thereafter , harman - kardon , under sidney harman ' s control , operated as the flagship division of an enterprise that owned other high - fidelity products interests . during the next several years , harman built the stereo company into a leading contender in the high - fidelity industry . at the same time , the innovative and intriguing harman was involved in a number of other pursuits .\nthe predecessor to harman international was founded in 1953 by sidney harman and bernard kardon . both harman and kardon were engineers by training - - the\ndr .\nin harman ' s title , interestingly , refers to a phd in social psychology that he earned at the union institute of new york . the two friends were working together during the early 1950s as engineers at the bogen company , which was then the top manufacturer of public address systems . high - fidelity technology that was emerging at the time had caught harman ' s interest , and he tried to persuade his superiors at bogen to become more involved in the burgeoning field .\nharman bought out his partner in 1956 and then expanded harman kardon into an audio powerhouse , according to a biography written by the consumer electronics hall of fame . [ 3 ]\nbut through it all sidney harman ' s company , renamed harman international , continued to prosper , earning $ 9 . 1 million on sales of $ 136 . 6 million in the year that ended aug . 31 , 1976 . in 1977 came a major change : it was sold to the beatrice foods conglomerate of chicago . harman says he wanted to unload his 25 percent stake to avoid any conflict of interest after his appointment as undersecretary of commerce in the carter administration .\nthrough acquisitions and internal expansion , harman international ' s sales have soared from $ 80 million a year when the company was reconstituted to an expected $ 460 million in the year that will end june 30 . in november 1986 it went public and is now traded on the new york stock exchange .\nstamford , ct \u2013 harman international industries , incorporated ( nyse : har ) , the premier audio , visual , infotainment and enterprise automation group , today announced it has signed an agreement with symphony technology group to acquire symphony teleca , a privately - held global software services company . based in mountain view , ca , symphony teleca provides software engineering and integration services that help businesses rapidly design and develop products and technologies at the convergence of device , sensors , cloud and data . with the acquisition of symphony teleca , harman will add a fourth division to its three primary businesses : infotainment , lifestyle and professional . the transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals and is expected to be completed by the end of harman\u2019s 2015 fiscal year .\npress - release - samsung - electronics - completes - acquisition - of - harman . pdf\nredbend will operate within harman as an independent business unit led by its existing management team .\nabove : the six ' onion - like ' layers of harman ' s security system .\nharman expanded to include lighting in 2013 with the acquisition of martin professional . [ 10 ]\nwith its $ 8 billion deal for harman , samsung targets the competitive smart car business .\nharman shares rose 25 . 6 percent to their highest level in more than one year .\nharman international was incorporated in 1980 by dr . sidney harman , a politician , philosopher , entrepreneur , and one of the founding fathers of the stereo industry . he formed the enterprise to purchase the jbl loudspeaker unit operated by the mammoth beatrice companies , inc . conglomerate . the roots of the company that harman created in 1980 , though , reach back to a venture that harman himself launched in the 1950s . indeed , harman purchased the jbl division as part of a plan to regain control of the company that he had started and , over the course of nearly three decades , built into a respected developer and manufacturer of cutting - edge , high - fidelity stereo gear .\nharman is also increasing its focus on the telematics business focusing on connected tcu\u2019s and adding the v2x focus on this . daimler is one of the biggest clients harman has in this space .\nmeanwhile , harman continued to pursue additional interests , including politics . indeed , in 1976 newly elected president jimmy carter appointed sidney harman to the post of undersecretary of commerce . harman accepted the job and in 1977 sold his 25 percent stake in harman - kardon to chicago - based corporate behemoth beatrice foods . harman pocketed $ 100 million from the sale and went on to achieve notable successes in the carter administration . beatrice , in contrast , mismanaged its harman - kardon subsidiary ( one of 200 under the beatrice umbrella ) and promptly ran it into the ground .\nsanjay dhawan is executive vice president and president of harman\u2019s connected services division & the company\u2019s chief technology officer . harman is a wholly - owned subsidiary of samsung electronics co . , ltd .\nmichael mauser is executive vice president and president of the lifestyle audio division and regional head of harman europe . harman is a wholly - owned subsidiary of samsung electronics co . , ltd .\nsmart cars behind samsung ' s $ 8b bid for harman with its $ 8 billion deal for harman , samsung targets the competitive smart car business . check out this story on urltoken urltoken\nharman credited the prosperity of his companies to the success of a strategy that emphasized three tactics : 1 ) all of the company ' s products were built in factories that it owned , rather than purchased from companies that contracted to manufacture the goods for harman ; 2 ) harman international vigorously marketed all of its products globally ; and 3 ) the company honored its employees and treated them with respect . the success of that three - pronged strategy was evidenced by one of harman ' s first acquisitions , a car stereo company that he purchased in 1982 and dubbed harman motive . when harman bought the small company it was generating sales of about $ 8 million per year . before the end of the decade , however , the division was churning out a big $ 100 million in annual revenues .\nthis communication also makes reference to harman\u2019s awarded business or \u201cbacklog\u201d , which represents the estimated future lifetime net sales for all of harman\u2019s automotive customers . harman\u2019s awarded business does not represent firm customer orders . harman reports its awarded business primarily based on written award letters . to validate these awards , harman uses various assumptions including global vehicle production forecasts , customer take rates for harman\u2019s products , revisions to product life cycle estimates and the impact of annual price reductions and exchange rates , among other factors . the term \u201ctake rate\u201d represents the number of units sold by harman divided by an estimate of the total number of vehicles of a specific vehicle line produced during the same timeframe . the assumptions harman uses to validate these awards are updated and reported externally on an annual basis .\ndepartment of commerce exchange of letters on the resignation of sidney l . harman as under secretary .\nthank you for your interest in harman . please select from the choices below for more information .\nemerging in june that year , this new harman international had about 60 percent of the old company ' s assets . washington was home for harman by this time , so he put his lean corporate headquarters here ( it currently has only seven people ) . in 1985 , the company scored a first of sorts by regaining some territory lost by the u . s . industry . it bought back the harman - kardon label from the japanese company that had acquired it , shin shirasuna , now part of the giant hitachi group .\nin 1994 akg became a part of harman international industries , inc . the following years brought a time of restructuring and sharpening of the product line and distribution strategy . the wireless microphone line was extended with great products used on tour by rod stewart , peter gabriel and simply red . 1995 brought the introduction of the world ' s smallest dual - diaphragm system in the world , the ck 77 / c 577 - big in sound , smaller than a thumbnail in size , specifically designed for theater , tv and film uses . akg also developed the new performer series - affordable microphones for karaoke , home - recording and performing musicians .\nexcluding transaction costs and purchase accounting adjustments , harman expects the transaction will be dilutive to operational earnings by approximately $ 0 . 05 in fiscal year 2016 . this was previously stated during harman\u2019s second quarter fy16 conference call . the towersec acquisition will be reported as part of the harman connected car division .\nmentors play an influential role in helping today\u2019s young professionals become experienced leaders . # harman \u2019s inter\u2026 urltoken\nwith leading brands including akg\u00ae , harman kardon\u00ae , infinity\u00ae , jbl\u00ae , lexicon\u00ae , mark levinson\u00ae and revel\u00ae , harman is admired by audiophiles , musicians and the entertainment venues where they perform around the world .\nmore than 50 million automobiles on the road today are equipped with harman audio and connected car systems .\njust as important as management strategy was a string of acquisitions throughout the 1980s that pushed harman international ' s sales from about $ 80 million in 1981 to more than $ 200 million by 1986 , and then to more than $ 500 million by 1989 . notable among harman ' s early acquisitions was urei , a manufacturer of professional amplifiers . of greater significance was the purchase in 1985 of the original harman - kardon operation from shin shirasuna . that buyout represented one of the few acquisitions of a japanese electronics company by a u . s . firm during the 1980s . harman international went public in 1986 with a stock offering on the new york stock exchange . cash from that sale was used to , among many other purchases , buy soundcraft , a u . k . producer of professional mixing boards , in 1988 , and salt lake city digital electronics producer dod electronics corp . in 1990 .\nthe annual and semi - annual consolidated statements of financial condition of william blair & company , l . l . c . , and its wholly owned subsidiary , william blair international , limited ( collectively the\ncompany\n) are available below .\nseoul , korea and stamford , ct \u2013 samsung electronics ( krx : 005930 ) ( \u201csamsung\u201d ) and harman international industries , incorporated ( nyse : har ) ( \u201charman\u201d ) today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which samsung will acquire harman for $ 112 . 00 per share in cash , or total equity value of approximately $ 8 . 0 billion . upon closing , the transaction will immediately give samsung a significant presence in the large and rapidly growing market for connected technologies , particularly automotive electronics , which has been a strategic priority for samsung , and is expected to grow to more than $ 100 billion by 2025 [ 1 ] . harman is the market leader in connected car solutions , with more than 30 million vehicles currently equipped with its connected car and audio systems , including embedded infotainment , telematics , connected safety and security . approximately 65 % of harman\u2019s $ 7 . 0 billion of reported sales during the 12 months ended september 30 , 2016 are automotive - related , and its order backlog for this market at june 30 , 2016 was approximately $ 24 billion .\nharman international bucked criticism with its performance during the early and mid - 1990s . the company focused on growing existing operations , but also continued its aggressive acquisition drive . sales jumped from $ 604 million in 1992 to $ 862 million in 1994 , while net income rose from $ 3 . 5 million to $ 25 . 6 million . harman also continued to streamline and consolidate , reducing its entire operation to just three divisions : professional , automotive , and consumer .\nharman is best known for making car audio systems under brand names popular with audiophiles such as harman / kardon and jbl . but harman\u2019s appeal to samsung comes from what it calls its connected car business \u2014 an operation that supplies a car\u2019s navigation services , its onboard entertainment systems and its connectivity to the rest of the world .\nralph has responsibility for 197 employees across four business units and drives all aspects of harman\u2019s worldwide marketing strategy . this includes brand stewardship , artist relations , event sponsorship , market research and product innovation for all harman product and technology brands including akg\u00ae , harman / kardon\u00ae , infinity\u00ae , jbl\u00ae , lexicon\u00ae , mark levinson\u00ae and revel\u00ae .\nyour use of the william blair website is subject to all applicable local , state , national and international laws and regulations , and you agree not to use the william blair website for purposes that violate such laws and regulations . in addition , you agree that :\nbeatrice effectively butchered the company , selling off some chunks of the business and mismanaging what remained . by 1980 only about 60 percent of the organization of which harman - kardon had been a part before sidney harman exited remained . the original harman - kardon division , in fact , had been sold to a japanese company named shin shirasuna , which was later absorbed by the giant hitachi group of companies . basically , all that was left of harman ' s original company was jbl ( a loudspeaker business ) and some international distribution companies . although beatrice had damaged it , jbl remained a respected manufacturer of high - end professional speaker systems ; jbl , founded in 1946 , had helped to pioneer the loudspeaker industry .\njimmy carter : department of commerce exchange of letters on the resignation of sidney l . harman as under secretary .\nharman has over 70 years of engineering expertise with audio and voice . it\u2019s the core of everything we do .\nin june , 2014 , harman completed the acquisition of amx llc , from the duchossois group , bringing enterprise control and automation systems as well as audio / video switching and distributing to harman ' s offerings . [ 11 ]\n\u201cthe internet of things ( iot ) is ushering in a rapid convergence of experiences , content and commerce and advancing technology from digital to connected to intelligent systems . software is driving this evolution and as a result , software solutions and services will be key to harman\u2019s continued success , \u201d said dinesh c . paliwal , harman chairman , president and chief executive officer . \u201cthe acquisition of symphony teleca is a transformative step for harman that gives us immediate scale in software services . with the addition of cloud , mobility and analytics competencies , we will accelerate solutions for the connected car and for a broader set of industries and markets . we look forward to welcoming the symphony teleca team to harman and working closely with them to fulfill our customers\u2019 desires for building a seamless , safe and secure connected lifestyle . \u201d\namx products and operations will be integrated into harman\u2019s professional division , the professional audio and lighting unit of harman , featuring legendary brands like akg\u00ae , bss audio\u00ae , crown\u00ae amplifiers , dbx\u00ae , jbl\u00ae professional , lexicon\u00ae , soundcraft\u00ae , studer\u00ae and martin\u00ae lighting . as with other product brands in the harman professional portfolio it will be referred to as amx by harman . harman\u2019s professional division designs , manufactures and markets leading professional audio and lighting products for recording and broadcast , musicians , cinema , touring sound , commercial applications like airports , stadiums , hotels and concert halls . harman systems are installed in world renowned entertainment and hospitality complexes , transportation centers , and cultural and academic institutions around the globe .\nin june , 2014 , harman completed the acquisition of amx llc , from the duchossois group , bringing enterprise control and automation systems as well as audio / video switching and distributing solutions to harman ' s offerings . [ 8 ]\nharman ( harman . com ) designs and engineers connected products and solutions for automakers , consumers , and enterprises worldwide , including connected car systems , audio and visual products , enterprise automation solutions ; and services supporting the internet of things .\non july 1 , 2008 , sidney harman was succeeded by dinesh paliwal as chairman of the board . [ 15 ]\non july 1 , 2008 , sidney harman was succeeded by dinesh paliwal as chairman of the board . [ 22 ]\njimmy carter : department of commerce exchange of letters on the resignation of sidney l . harman as under secretary\nharman rejects the idea that his company ' s success lies in a protected niche approach . ( the japanese , he says , have made repeated efforts to grab his business but have failed . ) the principles that guide his company , he says , could be applied by any u . s . manufacturer serious about reentering the mass electronics market . but he concedes that harman international , for the time being at least , is not going to stray from the high - end business line by which it has done so well .\nkaplan , fred ,\nsidney harman ,\nregardies : the business of washington , september 1989 , p . 94 .\nin the 1970s , harman accepted an appointment in the carter administration as undersecretary of the department of commerce . when harman took office in 1976 , he sold his company to conglomerate beatrice foods to avoid a conflict of interest . beatrice promptly sold many portions of the company , including the original harman kardon division , and by 1980 only 60 % of the original company remained .\nmany electronics industry insiders doubted the wisdom of harman ' s decision to jump back into the now - hyper - competitive stereo equipment industry . aside from his age - - harman was 61 at the time , and some critics wondered if he lacked the vision to compete in the rapidly evolving , increasingly global electronics industry - - the u . s . electronic components industry was experiencing global upheaval . the primary culprit in the downfall of many u . s . electronics and related equipment manufacturers was intense overseas competition , particularly in japan . u . s . companies had ceded the bulk of their domestic market share to the japanese , and pressure on companies like harman international was intensifying .\nthe company will host a conference call with the investment community thursday , january 22 , 2015 at 10 : 00 am est . to participate call 1 - 800 - 763 - 6564 ( north america ) or 1 - 212 - 231 - 2924 ( international ) , access code 21760117 . a replay of the call will also be available following its completion at approximately 1 : 00 p . m . est . to listen to the replay , dial 1 - 800 - 633 - 8284 ( u . s . ) or 1 - 402 - 977 - 9140 ( international ) , access code 21760117 .\nsamsung is offering $ 112 in cash for each harman share , 28 % higher than the stock ' s friday closing price .\nharman engineers solutions to enhance life\u2019s experiences , simplifying the way people interact with technology and connecting them to the world around them .\nrt @ harmanservices : harman introduces cruise industry ' s first voice - enabled personal assistant . read to know more . \u2026 urltoken\nharman expanded it ' s portfolio of professional solutions to include lighting in 2013 with the acquisition of martin professional . [ 7 ]\ndinesh paliwal is president and chief executive officer of harman , a wholly - owned subsidiary of samsung electronics co . , ltd .\nnick parrotta is chief digital and information officer at harman , a wholly - owned subsidiary of samsung electronics co . , ltd .\ndavid slump is executive vice president of operations at harman , a wholly - owned subsidiary of samsung electronics co . , ltd .\nthe deal , which is subject to approval by harman shareholders and regulators , is expected to be completed in mid - 2017 .\nactual results may differ materially from those indicated by such forward - looking statements . in addition , the forward - looking statements represent harman\u2019s and samsung\u2019s views as of the date on which such statements were made . harman and samsung anticipate that subsequent events and developments may cause their respective views to change . however , although harman and samsung may elect to update these forward - looking statements at some point in the future , each specifically disclaims any obligation to do so . these forward - looking statements should not be relied upon as representing the views of harman or samsung as of any date subsequent to the date hereof . additional factors that may affect the business or financial results of harman are described in the risk factors included in harman filings with the sec , including harman\u2019s annual report on form 10 - k for the fiscal year ended june 30 , 2016 , which risk factors are incorporated herein by reference .\nafter months of negotiations , samsung has agreed to acquire harman using part of its $ 64bn cash on hand to finance the transaction . samsung will buy harman\u2019s shares at $ 112 each . the price represents a premium of 27 . 8 % with respect to harman\u2019s closing share price of $ 87 . 7 on november 11 , the last day of trading prior to the announcement . the deal involves a 100 % acquisition of harman for a total equity value of $ 8bn . it is yet unclear if and how samsung will support harman\u2019s existing debt , the rating of which has been put under review for upgrade by moody\u2019s following the transaction announcement .\naudiophiles from every generation call on harman to deliver the best in sound in the studio and on the stage , at home and on the go . harman\u2019s portfolio of legendary audio brands includes akg\u00ae , harman kardon\u00ae , infinity\u00ae , jbl\u00ae , lexicon\u00ae , mark levinson\u00aeand revel\u00ae . more than 50 million vehicles on the road today enjoy an enhanced driving experience , thanks to harman audio and infotainment . we extend the same spirit of innovation to the world\u2019s leading performance and sporting venues , providing everyone with the best seats in the house .\nburgess , john ,\nharman profits in electronics market abroad ,\nwashington post , june 6 , 1988 , p . e5 .\nkoehler , ron ,\nsidney harman talks success ,\ngrand rapids business journal , november 10 , 1986 , p . 5 .\nin the 1970s , harman accepted an appointment in the carter administration as deputy secretary of the department of commerce . when harman took office in 1976 as head in charge , he sold his company to conglomerate beatrice foods to avoid a conflict of interest . beatrice promptly sold many portions of the company , including the original harman kardon division , and by 1980 only 60 % of the original company remained .\nbogen showed little interest in harman ' s desire to pioneer high - fidelity equipment for the home . so , in 1953 , harman and kardon left the company to form their own enterprise : harman - kardon inc . drawing from their $ 10 , 000 in funds , the pair developed an advanced stereo system that could be used to play records at home . when their friends heard the system , they were amazed .\nwe knocked the hell out of them ; they were trembling with shostakovich ' s fifth ,\nharman recalled in the september 1989 regardies - - the business of washington .\nnobody had heard anything like that in his living room ,\nharman added .\ndepartment of commerce exchange of letters on the resignation of sidney l . harman as under secretary . ,\noctober 11 , 1978 .\na full cinema quality 5 . 1 surround sound theater showcasing harman ' s expertise in professional audio , as well as home and multimedia ;\nsandy rowland is executive vice president and chief financial officer of harman , a wholly - owned subsidiary of samsung electronics co . , ltd .\nralph santana is executive vice president and chief marketing officer of harman , a wholly - owned subsidiary of samsung electronics co . , ltd .\non november 14 , samsung and harman will host a webcast presentation to discuss the transaction at 8 : 00 am est / 10 : 00 pm kst . links to the webcast and accompanying documents will be available on samsung\u2019s investor relations website urltoken and harman\u2019s investor relations website urltoken .\nestablishes harman as unique provider of application engineering services for connected experiences : with the competitive advantage of established systems solutions , and global expertise across analytics , mobile development and cloud , harman will be able to provide a comprehensive application services offering across the automotive , enterprise and consumer markets .\nin connection with the completion of the transaction , harman\u2019s common stock will cease trading prior to market open on march 13 , 2017 and will be delisted from the new york stock exchange . harman will operate as a standalone samsung subsidiary , overseen by a board of directors led by mr . sohn . mr . paliwal will remain ceo of harman , leading the company with his management team , and will continue to serve as a member of its board . samsung is retaining harman\u2019s work force , headquarters and facilities , as well as all of its consumer and professional audio brands .\njohn stacey is executive vice president and chief human resources officer of harman , a wholly - owned subsidiary of samsung electronics co . , ltd .\nupon closing , harman will operate as a standalone samsung subsidiary , and continue to be led by dinesh paliwal and harman\u2019s current management team . samsung is pursuing a long - term growth strategy in automotive electronics , and plans to retain harman\u2019s work force , headquarters and facilities , as well as all of its consumer and professional audio brands . samsung believes the combination will increase career development and advancement opportunities for the employees of both companies .\nsamsung\u2019s $ 112 - a - share offer for harman represents a 28 percent premium from where its shares traded on friday , but that is still well below the roughly $ 145 that each harman share was fetching early last year . harman\u2019s results from its professional solutions business \u2014 which makes sound and lighting for concerts and other events \u2014 have weakened . the company has said it will work to bring the operations back to their previous strength .\nyou may best associate the name with audio equipment , but harman is big on cars , too . the acquisition is samsung\u2019s largest to date and a big deal for its automotive ambitions . around 65 percent of harman\u2019s sales \u2014 which totaled $ 7 billion over the last year \u2014 were for car - related products . samsung added that harman products , which included connected car devices and audio systems , are installed in an estimated 30 million vehicles worldwide .\nit said that dinesh paliwal , harman\u2019s chairman and chief executive , would continue to run the operation , and that it would keep the company\u2019s facilities .\n\u201cfrom the addition of martin lighting and duran audio in 2013 to the completion of the amx acquisition today , harman professional is aggressively pursuing opportunities to provide customers and partners with systems solutions that advance the integration and application of av technology in the enterprise , \u201d said blake augsburger , president , harman professional division . \u201cthe completion of this acquisition expands harman\u2019s preeminent role on stage and in the studio to the enterprise as a leading supplier of turnkey av solutions \u201c\nthe harman kardon acquisition of bang & olufsen automotive is now completed . the $ 156 million acquisition of bang & olufsen automotive , a danish supplier of \u2026\nabrahms , doug ,\nbig quake didn ' t shake great year for harman ,\nwashington times , august 20 , 1994 , p . d5 .\nmike peters is executive vice president and president of the connected car division at harman , a wholly - owned subsidiary of samsung electronics co . , ltd .\nmohit parasher is executive vice president and president of the professional solutions division at harman , a wholly - owned subsidiary of samsung electronics co . , ltd .\nthe transaction , which is subject to approval by harman shareholders , regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions , is expected to close in mid - 2017 .\npreviously , dinesh served on the board of directors of tyco international ltd . ( nyse : jci ) , adt security services ( nyse : adt ) , and embarq , now centurylink inc . ( nyse : ctl ) , and served as chairman of abb india ltd . ( a publicly - listed company with a multi - billion dollar market capitalization ) . he also has served as chairman of the u . s . national foreign trade council and on the boards of the u . s . - india ceo forum , the u . s . china business council , the national symphony orchestra , and the international swimming hall of fame . he served for three years as economic advisor to the governor of guangdong province , china .\ntowersec\u2019s ecu shield and tcu shield embedded automotive software security products will be integrated into harman ' s 5 + 1 security architecture , to protect the critical vehicle systems and functions from hacking and intrusions , a necessary prerequisite in all connected and autonomous vehicles . towersec is an award - winning global automotive cyber security company that has been recognized by leading automotive trade groups . in 2015 , towersec was named the north american international auto show\u2019s hottest startup , and received the 2016 new product innovation award from industry analyst firm frost and sullivan .\nterms of the deal will see samsung pay $ 112 . 00 per share . that\u2019s a healthy premium on harman\u2019s current share price of $ 87 . 65 , and it gives the deal a total value of approximately $ 8 billion . the transaction is expected to close by mid - 2017 , at which time harman will become a standalone subsidiary of samsung . dinesh paliwal will continue to lead the firm as its chairman , president and ceo , both harman and samsung said .\nabove : a diagram illustrating harman ' s security system that incorporates the ' ecu shield ' technology from the company ' s acquisition of towersec in early 2016 .\nfurthering its commitment to the city of novi , harman today announced a $ 10 , 000 grant to the novi educational foundation to support educational opportunities and program enhancements for the novi community school district and greater community . joined by customers , elected officials and community leaders , harman executives commemorated the official opening with tours and prese\nrt @ harman : # 5g connectivity\nwill be key to the future of the connected car .\nwith 5g networks ' ability to analyze massive amo\u2026 urltoken\nas head of the harman strategy group , roopa will oversee the integration with samsung and the company\u2019s longer - term growth strategy . roopa is responsible for overseeing harman\u2019s strategy process and drives box 3 innovation efforts as well in partnership with business and technology leaders . she reports to president and chief executive officer , dinesh paliwal .\n\u201charman was missing , in our opinion , a meaningful presence in displays and cockpit electronics ; samsung has these , \u201d baird equity research said in a report ."]}
{"id": 53669, "summary": [{"text": "beating the bounds is an ancient custom still observed in some english and welsh parishes .", "topic": 19}, {"text": "under the name of the gangdays the custom of going a-ganging was kept before the norman conquest .", "topic": 36}, {"text": "a group of old and young members of the community would walk the boundaries of the parish , usually led by the parish priest and church officials , to share the knowledge of where they lay , and to pray for protection and blessings for the lands . ", "topic": 27}], "title": "beating the bounds", "paragraphs": ["see also beating the bounds on wikipedia ; and our 1911 encyclop\u00e6dia britannica disclaimer .\nto see pictures of the event , go to the beating of the bounds photo gallery .\njurymen and pirates stage mock battle at beating of the bounds ceremony . poole , dorset .\nbeating the bounds , again outside the fox and goose in 1898 . source : ealing as it was hendon publishing 1993\nbeating the bounds was a kind of medieval data backup , a way to pass the knowledge of the parish boundary to the next generation .\nbeating the bounds , hungerford 1913 ; an example of the ritual of \u2018bumping\u2019 heads upon boundary markers . with kind permission of hungerford virtual museum\nbeating the bounds , hungerford 1913 . this demonstrates the extremes that parishioners went to , walking through the river thames . with kind permission of hungerford virtual library .\ndespite it being very much an important part of the parish calendar , the tradition of beating the bounds has dwindled over the last hundred years . in a small few pockets of the county , there have been recent revivals of perambulations . in 2005 , holt held a beating the bounds festival with numerous activities , blending the old traditions with new .\non ascension day each year brasenose ( along with other colleges and several shops ) welcomes two groups of visitors carrying out the ancient tradition of beating the bounds .\nboys are used to beat the bounds at meopham in kent . soundtrack missing .\nbeating the bounds has taken place in a variety of forms in britain for over 2000 years and has developed from many different cultures from across europe and beyond .\nother ceremonies such as dancing around a may pole , ' clipping ' ( which is holding hands around the church ) and even the beating of the hobby horse in padstow are all obliquely connected to the ' beating of the bounds ' . in scotland the perambulations are known as ' riding the marshes ' .\nbranches cut from willow trees have been used to beat the bounds for hundreds of years .\nboys from st . mary of the angels school beat the bounds of their new school at addlestone .\npupils beat the boundaries with sticks . photo from 2010 by ianvisits from the londonist flickr pool . one of the more peculiar traditions in london ' s well - stocked cupboard of oddities is the ceremony of beating the bounds .\nit is unfortunate that these ancient customs are dying out but with advancing technology and a massive reduction in rural church congregations , the \u2018beating of the bounds\u2019 will soon be just a distant memory of our generation .\nthe festival of rogantide appears to have originated in 467ad in france when the bishop of vienne was desperate to seek god\u2019s intervention , following a series of devastating events that plagued the inhabitants . his action resulted in \u201cbeating the bounds\u201d becoming a christian ceremony . rogantide derives from the latin\nthis is one of the last remaining observances in the uk of \u201cbeating the bounds , \u201d a tradition with a 600 - year history . a procession of church dignitaries and parishioners mark the borders of their parish by walking them and hitting marker stones with willow wands .\nin britain the custom involved walking around the parish boundary and beating it with a stick , or stripped willow branch known as a wand .\nthe custom of beating the bounds goes back to the anglo saxon period at least . in the days before maps and written title deeds a knowledge of the physical boundaries of property was very important . so the custom grew up of walking the boundaries , stopping at intervals to strike boundary stones to \u2018mark ' the bounds . the practice was often linked to rogation days , days set aside by the church for prayers for the crops ; walking the boundaries of the parish was an obvious opportunity to do so .\nthe ritual of beating the bounds of the ancient borough of llantrisant originated during the early history of the town when in may or june every seven years the clergy and town officials went in procession around the boundary . the charter of 1346 conferred many privileges on the burgesses of llantrisant and these were exercised within and bounded by the \u201cliberties of the borough\u201d \u2013 in other words , the boundary . by undertaking the ceremony in may or june none of the harvests would be spoilt by the great procession trooping through the field and the daylight hours long enough for the ceremony . according to former clerk trefor rees , the earliest recorded existence of beating the bounds in llantrisant took place in 1555 , although the ceremony has its origins back in the 9th century .\na tradition that has long since died out in winchester is that of beating the bounds . it involved young boys being\nbumped\nat various points along the city boundary . the purpose , lost in antiquity , was probably a memory of some primitive ritual to bless the land .\ntraditionally beating the bounds took place on ascension day or in rogation week and would also involve prayer and intercessions for spring and a good harvest . in england the tradition stretches back at least as far as the anglo - saxons and probably has both roman and pagan origins .\nthe tradition of beating the bounds still continues in many parishes around britain although sadly is not as prevalent as it once was . british pathe has some delightful archive film of the tradition which can be found on their website . the clip above is of a revival in hereford in 1933 .\nthe traditional day for beating the bounds of the parish was holy thursday ( ascension day ) 40 days after easter . the rogation days fall on the four days from the fifth sunday after easter which itself falls on the sunday after the first full moon following the vernal equinox . in different places these may be called cross days , gang days or grass days .\na tradition which has been rejuvenated within cholesbury - cum - st leonards parish in more recent times has been the periodic ' beating of the bounds . ' no doubt this custom would have occurred at regular intervals around the manors and later church parish boundaries that historically constituted this parish . immediately prior to 1934 covering the area of the current parish there were four principle civil parishes ; buckland , cholesbury , hawridge and st . leonards . in more recent times and in recognition of the establishment of the civil parish a beating of the bounds ceremony occurred in april 1974 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the parish .\n\u201ci\u2019ve been \u2018beating the bounds\u2019 of westerham the last few years\u201d , malcolm tells me , \u201cand i enjoy the day for a number of reasons . a good walk in the countryside around westerham , i like the focus it brings to the town and i also believe that we should appreciate and keep alive our local traditions\u201d .\nthis is a podcast made by the making suburban faith team when we took part in the beating the bounds walk on may bank holiday monday 2015 . beating the bounds is an ancient tradition , carried out once a year when the parish priest , churchwardens and congregation would walk around the formal boundary of the parish . they would mark the boundary stones of the parish , sometimes by \u2018bumping\u2019 the boys of the parish on the stones . the walk served a practical purpose to determine the true extent of the parish , ensuring the extent of those required to contribute to the church , or who might require its services , such as burial . the young boys were supposed to ensure that this knowledge of the parish boundaries was passed on through oral tradition .\n' now we must make a shout here that we may recollect the bounds . ' the people then huzzard and took off their hats . '\nit is likely that beating the bounds was carried out in high wycombe for centuries until it died out early this century . the revival of 1985 was repeated for a couple of years but has lapsed again . how wonderful if this piece of history could be revived .\na collection of archive footage and old clips in which boys go about ' beating the bounds ' . an ancient english tradition in which boys parade about their local area marking out the territory with sticks . traditionally a public school event , or conducted in london by beafeaters .\nbefore the roman invasion of britain rituals connected with spring were performed each year as part of the pagan festival of beltane . birch twigs or besoms were struck against the boundary marks as part of the ritual . ( modern - day pagans still perform a form of beating the bounds ceremony when occupying a house for the first time ) .\nit has been almost impossible to find anyone who remembers the beating of the bounds in high wycombe but thanks to help of olive howes of wycombe age concern , one gentleman recalled it last being carried out in 1928 and having gone through sands , terriers , and wycombe marsh .\ndating back to medieval times , every ascension day a group of people \u2014 a\nbeating party\n\u2014 made up of clergy , schoolchildren and ( if in the square mile ) city bigwigs , walk around the edges of the parish , beating boundary markers with long sticks , and praying for protection of the land .\na photo from 1893 taken outside the ranelagh pub in bounds green , showing members of the community at a beating the bounds ceremony . photo from haringey pubs by chris & hazel whitehouse . although many churches mark the occasion , the most eye - catching is that at the parish of all hallows by the tower , the city ' s oldest church . because the southern border of the parish is halfway across the thames , the beating party \u2014 made up of students from st dunstan ' s college , catford , livery company masters and clergy \u2014 takes a boat out into the river , where a student strikes the watery marker from the safety of the vessel . it used to be that they were dangled off the side to perform their duty , but safety concerns have put paid to that .\nthe beating the bounds of the old parish of hanwell been revived in recent years in hanwell as a community event which raises money for hanwell carnival , one of the oldest carnivals in london . it is no longer led by priests , although it does include , of course the parish church of st mary\u2019s in hanwell and the famous gospel oak tree , which once marked the site of outdoor services between the parishes of hanwell and brentford . like the carnival procession itself , beating the bounds blends secular and religious understandings of suburban space , and their intertwined and changing histories . the route takes in the canal , tube - station , semi - detached houses and back gardens , allotments , the golf course , a housing estate and edge city green spaces along the roadside .\nthe beating party is made up of students from st dunstan ' s college , catford , who return to their roots in the parish of st dunstan - in - the - east to take part in the proceedings , together with the clergy and the masters of our associated livery companies . the south boundary of the parish is mid - stream of the thames and the beating party board a boat which takes them out onto the river to beat that boundary mark . they then return to shore and the procession moves around the parish , stopping at various points to allow the beating party to mark the boundaries with canes as they go . the ceremony is followed by a service of\nbeating the bounds played an important part in reinforcing anglo saxon charters and the royal and baronial charters of the later medieval period . being legal documents that recorded rights over property and people , the assertion of these rights was of crucial importance to the landowner who would define the extent of their territory and ensure corrections or repairs were instigated where there had been an encroachment .\ntoday it\u2019s the congregation of st michael at the northgate , the city church of oxford , beating its bounds . st michael\u2019s is the oldest building in the city . its boxy tower , now lost in a jumble of modern store frontages , once looked down on the muddy street grid of the anglo - saxon town , nearly a thousand years ago . its parish lies roughly over the area enclosed by the medieval city wall .\nin britain at least , ' beating ' of a parish boundary for both the christian and legal ceremonies have become woven together as church jurisdiction succeeded that of the manorial estates .\nbeating the bounds is an ancient custom still observed in many english parishes . its roots go back to mediaeval times when parishes reaffirmed their boundaries by processing round them at rogationtide , stopping to beat each boundary mark with wands and to pray for protection and blessings for the land . at all hallows we beat the bounds of our parish every year on ascension day , and this year ' s ceremony will take place on thursday 10 may , starting at 4 . 15pm .\nlater , the anglo saxons changed a largely lawless society , and through land ownership , established a new rule of law that needed periodic enforcement . it was crucial that demarcations between neighbouring communities were clearly recognised to avoid boundary disputes breaking out . beating the bounds would have played an important part in reinforcing anglo saxon charters .\nchristianity , which probably arrived in britain by the 4th or 5th century ad , incorporated a number of pagan , roman and anglo - saxon festivals and customs . beating the bounds was not originally been part of religious celebration but became gradually integrated . remember in many cases early christian churches were built on sites considered sacred by ancient britons .\nmalcolm and neil\u2019s comments provide a true testament to the local traditions that are sometimes forgotten as times move on . \u2018beating the bounds\u2019 may not be something that everyone has heard of , but for many who have , it\u2019s an important local event that provides a sense of pride and enjoyment at continuing one of the country\u2019s oldest , and possibly most bizarre , customs .\ntraditionally beating the bounds ceremonies took place on ascension day or else during rogationtide , the fifth week after easter of which ascension day is a part . it was the original intention to hold the 1985 revival in high wycombe on ascension day but it could not be organised in time for this and the invitation for it to be held after the new mayor ' s first civic service on june 9th seemed the most appropriate time to settle for .\nother traditions on bealtaine include walking the circuit of one ' s property ( beating the bounds ) , repairing fences and boundary markers as well as feasting , dancing and drinking . according to the ancient irish book of invasions , the first settler of ireland , partholan , arrived on may 1 , and it was on may 1 that the plague came that destroyed his people . years later , the mythical group knows as the milesians , were said to have conquered the tuatha de danann on may day .\n( 1761 ) pp . 213 - 214 ) . bequests were sometimes made in connexion with bounds - beating . thus at leighton buzzard on rogation monday , in accordance with the will of one edward wilkes , a london merchant who died in 1646 , the trustees of his almshouses accompanied the boys . the will was read and beer and plum rolls distributed . a remarkable feature of the bequest was that while the will is read one of the boys has to stand on his head .\n) the divine blessing upon the parish lands for the ensuing harvest . this feature originated in the 5th century , when mamercus , bishop of vienne , instituted special prayers and fasting and processions on these days . this clerical side of the parish bounds - beating was one of the religious functions prohibited by the injunctions of queen elizabeth ; but it was then ordered that the perambulation should continue to be performed as a quasi - secular function , so that evidence of the boundaries of parishes , & c . might be preserved ( gibson ,\nthey went under the subway past the anchor pub , the back of the falcon pub and to the angel pub , almost on the same site as the old angel pub mentioned in the 19th century account of the beating of the bounds . from the angel they walked up st pauls row and stopped to look at the standing stone in front of the guildhall . this was another marker point and the last place a boy was bumped . they walked along frogmore past the old red cow pub ( now demolished ) then into temple end past the red cross knight pub and turning into priory avenue . after going along priory avenue they went into amersham hill and back down to birdcage walk .\nhe expressed the hope that\nwinchester might extend itself up to those downs\n- - he did not think it would ever do anything of the kind [ laughter ] - - at least , not in their time . and so the procession and ceremony continued until they arrived back at bar end , where the volunteer band was waiting . three cheers for the new boundary were given and the mayor was hoisted shoulder high . to round off the event , there was a dinner at the guildhall . it seems the beating of the bounds had last been carried out in 1836 .\nthis tradition has almost died out ( thank goodness the boys might say ! ) but was revived in 1985 as part of the town ' s 700th mayoral anniversary . the original 1920s ' box ( pictured ) used to ' bump ' the boys ' heads on was found in an archive and re - used . the custom of beating the bounds , was once found in almost every english parish and besides its more usual name was also known as ' riding the marches ' , ' riding the fringes ' or ' common riding ' .\nthe custom of ' beating the bounds ' has existed in britain for well over 2000 years . precise origins are unclear although it can be found as part of ritual celebration within many different cultures across europe and beyond . in simple terms it involves people in the locality perambulating their farm , manorial , church or civil boundaries pausing as they pass certain trees , walls and hedges that denote the extent of the boundary to exclaim , pray and ritually ' beat ' particular landmarks with sticks .\nthe boundary line between the state of new hampshire and the state of vermont shall be perambulated and markers and bounds renewed wherever necessary once in every seven years forever by the attorney general of this state in conjunction with the attorney general of the state of new hampshire or by such person as the attorney general shall in writing appoint for that purpose .\ntoday modern maps show the parish boundary and it is no longer crucial to remind people through beating the bounds of their local boundaries however , reliance on definitive maps may still result in ancient rights of way being forgotten . maps sometimes fail to accurately reflect the extent of the boundaries of commons and village greens or precise route of footpaths and bridleways . often these are unfenced , and local people may not only be unsure about the boundaries , but totally unaware that this land has any special status .\nthe ceremony used to be very important and one of the highlights of the town ' s year . it served several purposes : to bless the field and crops , to emphasise exactly where the parish boundary was , to enable the poor to have a celebration and good time , and simply to bring the people of the town together . the actual boundary line and marker stones were considered almost sacred and woe betide anyone who had removed one of the stones or built their house on the boundary line . there are reports of the whole procession in one parish marching , termite - like , through the front door of a house built on the boundary and out of one of its windows . one elderly gentleman told strange folklore society that when the bounds were beaten near his village of piddington , close to west wycombe , young boys were made to climb up or down chimneys where the house was on the boundary . during the beating of the bounds in london on one occasion a driver refused to move his stage coach off the boundary line . those taking part then promptly climbed in one side of the stage coach and out the other .\nfollowing the re - establishment of the christian festivals the priest led the congregation during rogantide in ceremonial procession from the church around the lands falling within ecclesiastical jurisdiction .\nthe annual tradition of \u2018beating the bounds\u2019 or \u2018perambulations\u2019 has been carried out for many centuries in our parishes in england , scotland and wales . in scotland , the tradition was known as \u2018riding the marshes\u2019 ; a method of reaffirming the parish boundaries from way before the introduction of maps . in some parishes , this annual ritual is still very much part of village or town life . it is believed that this religious practice was first introduced in vienne , france , around ad 470 by the holy bishop mamertus . there were many reasons for the ceremony but the parishioners believed that it would \u2018avert great calamaties\u2019 . it would affirm their devotion to god ; ask him for forgiveness from sins and for protection from evil and to bless the congregation and the fruits of their labour .\nin 2015 , as part of the ahrc\u2019s connected communities festival we took part in the carnival , holding a stall to share our research project \u2018making suburban faith\u2019 with the public and inviting them to share their own stories of religious and secular walks in hanwell . we decided to join the beating the bounds walk to learn more about this \u2018reinvented\u2019 tradition and what it means to those who take part . in this short podcast we share conversations with some of those involved in re - establishing the walk , hearing about how the special boundary stones song was composed and how new boundary stones have been unearthed each year , as well as talking to some of those who have chosen to join the walk .\nhow much ? - - democracy has bad taste : what is quality , how might we judge it , whose opinion counts , and does it even matter any more ? - - beating the bounds : what counts as art ? although we live in a era when anything can be art , not everything qualifies ; nice rebellion , welcome in ! : is art still capable of shocking us or have we seen it all before ? - - i found myself in the art world : how do you become a contemporary artist ? - - the end .\nin a built environment that is increasingly off - bounds , owned , restricted , charged for , and in a technological age that increasingly divorces us from the physical , this is a kind of alternative cartography . it\u2019s a mapping with the feet that charts the city of the past and pays little attention to the modern landscape of retail and business ; a neural pathway in a community\u2019s memory .\none of the most significant dates in prehistoric and early historic ireland was the festival of bealtaine . the first of may is the ancient festival of bealtaine or beltane , the cross quarter day marking the midway point between the spring equinox and the summer solstice .\nit is exactly six months away from samhain - the new year on november 1 . like many ancient festivals the date has an agricultural significance as it marks the end of the unfarmable winter in the northern hemisphere and symbolised the start of the summer - when the cattle were moved to the high pastureland . the word bealtaine is still used in the irish language and translates as the month of may .\nthe event ' s organisers , high wycombe ' s strange folklore society , had some difficulty deciding which bounds to beat . the official parish boundary for high wycombe now stretches more than 20 miles around cressex , west wycombe , downley , micklefield and almost up to loudwater . many felt this was too far to walk even if it was divided over a couple of days . so strange member clive harper suggested they beat the bounds of the old municipal borough of chepping wycombe . there was a detailed account of this boundary being beaten on august 13th , 1846 ( note , not during rogationtide ) published by henry kingston in his book the history of wycombe with reflections of my native town .\nrogationtide is the ancient festival to invoke a blessing on fields , stock and folk emerging after a sequence of natural disasters in fifth century france . by the eighth century in england it involved parishioners ' ganging ' after the cross around the edge of the parish . this helped everyone to remember the boundaries before maps were commonplace . along the way prominent trees often became places for preaching \u00ad gospel oaks . locations of various landmarks - stones streams , hedges , ponds were impressed upon the children : in the past by ducking them , ritually beating them and then giving them a treat .\nthis sunday 1st may , westerham will continue its long held tradition by inviting locals to \u2018beat the bounds\u2019 of the kent town . the 12 . 5 mile walk of the town\u2019s boundaries , an annual event run by the westerham society and westerham ramblers , permits seasoned walkers and pleasure - seekers alike to trek through some of the county\u2019s most picturesque walks , including views of the north downs and other areas of outstanding natural beauty . and although the tradition isn\u2019t unique to westerham , the town is proud to note that the first recorded walk of its kind was in 1715 , although the route and purpose were no doubt different to those of today .\nmay 25 is ascension day in the christian calendar . on this day a priest with a white beard , robes flowing behind him , strides past a display of sunglasses followed by 40 people all carrying long willow wands , taller than themselves . store staff stand aside , shoppers pause to stare . the group gathers around the metal plaque . the priest kneels and writes on it with chalk , steps back and the crowd shout \u201cmark ! mark ! mark ! \u201d , beating the plaque with their willow wands .\nthe celebration of spring ( rogantide ) as part of the roman church ' s litany reached england from italy via gaul around the 8th century . the name ' rogantide ' derives from the latin rogatio to intercede , ask or beseech . the rogation days being the time of the year when god ' s blessing was asked for the seeds sown in the spring . the perambulation is thought to derive from the ' gang days ' of the anglo saxon / viking traditions ( from the norse gangen ' to walk ' . )\nthis printed account inside a parish register held in our archives at the history centre , give details of the 12 - 14 mile route taken during the ceremony along the parish boundary of leigh delamere . the start of the route begins with ; \u2018from the old ditch on the streta fosseway . here there is a cottage and a junction of a road to littleton drew . the cottagers came out and joined in the short service , the sign of the cross was made on the ancient roadway and the long walk began along the old roman road . . . \u2019\nthe romans worshipped a number of gods associated with fertility and the purification of the land . in a festival called\nevery third year the ceremony includes a ' battle ' with the governor and yeomen warders of hm tower of london at the boundary mark shared by the tower and the church . during the middle ages the boundary was always in dispute , and this meeting commemorates an occasion in 1698 when a riot took place between the people of the tower and those of the parish . the battle will next take place in 2020 following the service of evensong and , fortunately for all concerned , the exchange in present times is rather more peaceful than in the past !\nthe oldest marker stone is in the back wall of the staff bike lock - up of the clothing store zara . when the procession reaches it , a store manager is waiting to unlock it .\nfour years ago minister alan kelly turned the sod on the south kerry greenway .\nestablishment of church festivals led to a revival of rogantide as an important feast day and processions once again walked around the boundaries of the parish . however the tradition died out towards the end of the 19\nthe boundaries of the parishes of st . michael at the northgate and st . mary the virgin pass through the grounds of brasenose college . on ascension day groups from both parishes visit to mark the boundary stones by marking them with the year in chalk and striking them with willow wands .\nmarkstones are small boulders usually used simply to mark a boundary or a route , but which are often thought by the town folk to be of much more importance . they will sometimes have a ghost or devil legend attached to them . from this markstone they walked down to the london road , a40 , and to the river wye on the northern side of the rye . to beat the bounds properly they would have to walk through the river - or at least send one of the boys through it . three or four brave fellows did just that although the river was deeper than it looked resulting in quite a soaking ! the others walked westwards to the bridge by pann mill and then back along the rye . they followed the river bank ( south side ) to rye mill garage and then crossed the rye to the dyke . on their left was holywell mead and on their right the rye . as they got near to the open air swimming pool , clive harper pointed out that this was a likely spot for high wycombe ' s holy well , filled in during the 1950s .\nstarting in the 18th century , eclipse maps brought the celestial phenomenon down to earth .\nfollow us on twitter to get the latest on the world ' s hidden wonders .\nlike us on facebook to get the latest on the world ' s hidden wonders .\ncentury , largely as a result of the impact of the enclosure acts and the transfer of church parish jurisdiction to local government .\nthey continued across the rye to the dyke - the ornamental water way formed in 1923 by the marquis of lincoln . then they headed westwards ( on the northern side of the dyke ) to the teashop . they carried on round to wycombe abbey school entrance where the ruins of the elm tree could be seen in the driveway . this is probably the same elm tree referred to in the 1846 account when kingston writes\n. . . to a large elm tree on the north front of the abbey , nearly opposite the entrance hall , where the company were regaled with bread , cheese and beer , the gift of the said lord carrington\n. this is where attempts to follow the 19th century route had to end and they carried on through the town to frogmore and back to birdcage walk . they crossed marlow hill and queen alexandra road , around the college and into lily ' s walk .\nthe enclosures of the 18th and 19th centuries which ' fixed ' so many lands into common , field and bounds killed many of the perambulations . but where they do survive they prove a wonderful way of getting into the countryside , different domestic customs are still practised or have been revived in secular ways to offer a friendly way of looking at the place from its edges , checking its corners are in good heart whilst getting to know people . on returning ' home ' you may be lucky enough to be offered ganging beer and rammalation biscuits .\nevery three years the church ' s ceremony includes a ' battle ' with the governor and yeomen warders of the tower of london , marking the time in 1698 when a dispute with the tower of london over where the boundary lay , erupted into a riot .\nonce back on dry land the group tours the remaining markers before attending a church service .\n\u201cwe\u2019ve got to pick up the pace ! \u201d shouts the priest , dashing out of the doors and crossing the street into a shopping mall , followed closely by his motley congregation .\nbaines elizabeth : balancing on the edge of the world ( dgr asks . . . )\nbetween 1598 and 1834 the care of the poor was the responsibility of the parish under successive poor laws , the necessary means being raised by local poor rates . the parish had to relieve needy , apprentice children and care for the destitute . the responsibility was for all those settled in the parish ; this included illegitimate children , which sometimes led to parish officials trying desperately to remove pregnant unmarried women to another parish so that they would not be responsible for the baby ! the poor laws provided another reason for ensuring that everyone knew the boundaries of the parish . the inhabitants needed to know which authorities to apply to for help , and the authorities to know which inhabitants were entitled to that help\ncentury , it would have existed alongside pagan traditions . the celebration of \u201crogantide\u201d as part of the church\u2019s litany probably reached england around the 8\nroland wales : from journey ' s end to the dam busters : the life of r . c . sherriff , playwright of the trenches\nduring the reign of elizabeth i the incorporation of church and state led to the event becoming a more subdued affair and part of the formalised liturgical calendar known as rogantide . cromwell banned all such celebrations and the use of colourful banners .\nclive harper worked out that at least half of the route described by kingston could still be followed . on june 9th about 30 people including the new mayor , reggie goves , and several councillors met at high wycombe ' s parish church . a group of high wycombe cub scouts had been recruited as ' victims ' to be beaten . after a short introduction and an ample bumping of one of the boys on a ' bumping box ' they started the beating proper . it began at birdcage walk near the railway station with the first bumping . they then walked along to the irish club and crossed saffron platt into easton terrace and then stuart road . on the corner of stuart road there is what appears to be an old markstone , perhaps one mentioned in the 1846 account . they though this a good spot to bump one of the boys .\nin 1548 the protestant reformers prohibited the carrying of banners in processions by the clergy although queen mary later rescinded this particular church law . during the reign of elizabeth 1 the unification of church and state led to the annual rogation festival becoming a more subdued affair once again . in the 1640s , oliver cromwell banned all such celebrations as part of the puritan\u2019s prohibition of religious ceremonies .\nprior to the roman invasion , and well before the arrival of christianity in britain , celtic rituals that recognised the passing of the seasons were of great significance . springtime was important , particularly for rural communities , dependent on the fertility of crops or plentiful supplies of fish . the festival of\nsorry , preview is currently unavailable . you can download the paper by clicking the button above .\nbut there\u2019s something more . the beaters are clearly enjoying this strange peregrination behind the facades of the city , ploughing over flowerbeds , crossing quads , blocking roads , jostling through the goods entrance of the town hall while tourists gape and take photographs .\nduring the middle ages , the christian jurisdiction became entwined with that of the manorial estates , as land was often granted by the lord of the manor to the church . literacy was limited to the clergy and a few educated estate owners . therefore processions made sure that boundaries were recognised by parishioners and had not been encroached on by neighbouring landowners .\nthe use of willow wands may also be significant as the willow was a sacred tree of the druids . the connection between boundaries and child sacrifice , in some ways , parallels the antique custom of burying the body of a sacrificed child in the foundations of a new building . according to geoffrey of monmouth , the british king , vortigern , was advised to do this when he proposed to build a new citadel and it was the search for a suitable victim which brought the infant merlin to his court .\nshe is too fond of books . my contribution to the health issue of the reader no . 41\nthe procession headed across fields and over fences and more stones were laid and boys bumped . town clerk , walter bailey , laid the third stone in a field off stanmore lane and gave a short speech wishing the newly - enlarged city great prosperity . he told the crowd that he hoped the space between the stone and the city\n. . . would ultimately be filled up\n. this was greeted by shouts of\nhear , hear !\nthe report continued :\nit might come in the distant future beyond their ken , that their children ' s children , walking where they at that moment stood , would declare that the time had again come for the removal of the stones to the north , to the south , to the east and to the west , and would include a still larger area within the city ,\nadding in brackets [ applause ] .\nthe stone used to stand in an alleyway that was later engulfed by the store . it marked the boundary between three ancient church parishes , its original position shown by a metal plaque in the floor nearby .\non the morning of may 1 many people would rise at dawn to collect flowers and boughs from the mountain ash or rowan tree to hang across doorways or on the outside of the windows of their homes . the usual traditions of hospitality and generosity were turned on their heads as anything taken from the home on may day could be used for malicious spells against the owner and guests were turned away at the door .\nin ancient times the main beltane fire was lit at the hill of uisneach in county westmeath - regarded as the centre of the country and traditionally known as the navel of ireland . prior to the lighting of the main fire , hearth fires were extinguished and cinders and torches from the main bonfire would pass from townland to townland where each community would light their own bonfires . passing between two bonfires was seen as a rite of purification and herds of cattle were driven between two fires in many villages . members of the community would also pass between the fires and it was considered lucky to do this while the more daring would leap the bonfire to ensure their fertility in the coming year .\nin medieval times the ceremonial processing around the land also served to reinforce the power and influence the holder of the charter had over tenants and serfs and was an important means of asserting the primacy of the law in defining the rights of tenants . where all but a very few would be illiterate it was essential that no disputes arose over the ownership of land or rights over tithes . regular perambulation at least every seven to ten years ensured each succeeding generation understood to whom they owed their allegiance .\nat a time when maps were neither common nor accurate , all these actions made sure the exact location of the boundary was imprinted on successive generations of the community .\nthe celebration of the second millennium has coincided with a resurgence of the importance of belonging to a local community . the strengthening of powers exercised remotely has reinforced the importance of local people understanding their locality . parish maps of which this website is a digital example are another demonstration of this phenomenon . a useful account of the value of parish maps can be found on the common ground website .\nsinead kelleher the top of coom in kilgarvan is the place to be this sunday for the annual top of coom shearing competitions , which celebrates their 40th birthday this year .\nsimilar ceremonies , accompanied by feasting , drinking and merrymaking , were also found in places outside britain . in jersey there was the tradition of the ' visite royal ' in which the various parish boundaries were inspected by the magistrates of the island ' s royal court . in cork , in the last century , the mayor , in full regalia of office , annually threw a dart into the harbour , its landing - place marking the limit of municipal authority . examples are even to be found in russia and norway .\nthe story goes that the clergy used to beat the choirboys with the wands at each stop , to impress upon them where their parish boundary was . that , unsurprisingly , is an element that\u2019s been phased out . today the beaters are mostly middle - aged parishioners , tourists and students .\nthe modern feast of rogantide ( originally a period of fasting ) is celebrated during the monday , tuesday and wednesday ahead of ascension day , being part of the fifth week after easter . in fact the name easter derives from an incorporation of the pre - christian worship each spring of eostre .\nprobably the last occasion it was carried out in winchester was in november , 1900 , when the recently - enlarged city boundary was marked out . stones bearing the inscription\ncity of winchester 1900\nwere set at strategic points on the boundary . the one pictured still exists in dean lane .\nthe hampshire chronicle ' s report of the event adds :\nanother young fellow named yates was involuntarily a victim and was pulled out of the water drenched . the boat , thus lightened , righted itself and was got safely across .\nwhen he came to the church reverend wilkes inherited a map of the boundary stones and a spreadsheet of contact numbers for the people with keys to doors behind which hidden markers lurk .\nmeaning to intercede , ask or beseech . \u201crogation days\u201d were fixed in the church\u2019s calendar to coincide with the time of the year when god\u2019s blessing was sought for the seeds sown in spring ; it also coincides with ascension day , which is five weeks after easter . it became a major event in the church calendar and evolved into a walk led by the priest .\n\u201cwe go through here , \u201d shouts reverend wilkes , pointing at a grimy door in the wall . \u201cit\u2019s a restaurant kitchen . don\u2019t all come in at once . \u201d the procession files through the kitchen , pausing to beat the stone in its back wall then out past the smiling chefs and confused diners .\nso this year celebrate the festival of bealtaine , but not by burning your rubbish - that was never part of the tradition .\nnonetheless , westerham is keen to maintain the traditional aspect of the walk , and on its 301st anniversary in the town , there are plenty of planned festivities to celebrate the landmark . the bi - weekly farmers\u2019 market will be out for those not walking , whilst for those who are , a whole host of events will be the greeting upon arrival in the town centre after the hike . a barbecue and live music are all planned , alongside a unique \u2018dance around a maypole\u2019 , a convention not observed in the town since 1919 , as well as performances from the town crier . and with a bank holiday soon after , it\u2019s great fun that can be enjoyed ( and then probably regretted ) the day after too .\nthe romans who settled in britain brought with customs and the worship of gods such as pan or faunus to ensure fertility and purification of the land . this often involved sacrifice of a goat the blood of which was smeared on the foreheads of young boys who would also parade around the boundaries and whipped , walls or trees with sticks as well as any bystanders foolish enough to be in their path .\n, which coincided with may day , marked the second half of the celtic year and included elements closely associated with the marking of boundaries . birch trees , one of the first to come into leaf , were especially significant . it is suggested that maypole dancing is derived from the tradition of dancing round a birch tree to celebrate springtime .\nan excellent account of this decennial perambulation was given by the late dr arnold baines [ 1 ] and published in the buckinghamshire archaeological record in 1986 . the article makes a number of interesting observations such the parishioners pausing where boundaries with two other parishes occur to cut crosses .\nsubsequent ' beatings ' have taken place in 1984 , 1994 to mark the 50th and 60th anniversaries . the most recent perambulation was in 2009 to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the parish . a similar walk to celebrate the queen ' s silver jubilee took place in 1977 and a more modest perambulation was undertaken in the year 2000 as part of the millennium celebrations . as to walks , which occurred prior to 1974 , no information has yet been forthcoming but would be much welcomed .\ncuriously , certain stones , trees or other marker points around the boundary would also be beaten by literally bumping a boy ( often a choirboy ) against the mark . the boy would be suspended upside down and his head gently tapped against the stone or he would be taken by the feet and hands and swung against a tree ! nobody knows why or how the tradition originated . one explanation advanced is that it was intended to teach the young their parish ' s limits and that the bumping of choir boys - at one time all the local children would have been involved - was ' to help them remember ' ."]}
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", "topic": 26}], "title": "dark web", "paragraphs": ["dark web guide for noobs , information and fundamentals of dark web , deep web and darknet .\nthe term dark web was coined to highlight the difference between dark web and deep web , as the two terms were often used interchangeably .\nwe explain the dark web , how it differs from the deep web , and how to get on the dark web using the tor browser .\nthe internet is actually made up of three different layers : the surface web , the deep web and the dark web .\ndark web sites are so bent on anonymity , they require a special web browser to access them .\nbut the dark web is a small part of the deep web . the dark web is when you wander deeper and to the illegal lanes of the deep web . so naturally , the dark web is a breeding ground for illegal trade , forums for pedophiles and terrorists .\nuse experian\u2019s free dark web scan to see if your social security number , phone number , or email address is on the dark web .\nthe dark web still falls under the deep web umbrella ; it ' s just a much , much smaller portion of the deep web . the dark web , or\ndarknet ,\nuses masked ip address to intentionally hide web pages from search engines , web page search forms , and even standard web browsers . in fact , according to andy greenberg at wired , the dark web accounts for less than . 01 % of the deep web .\nthe dark web is a subset of the deep web . given they appear to be talking about more than just the dark web , your correction is less correct than it was as written .\nuse dark web monitoring : dark web monitoring companies generally use algorithms scan and crawl marketplaces for stolen data , such as card information . when choosing a solution , be sure to find out how often they update their dark web database .\ninternet criminals buy and sell personal data on the dark web to commit fraud . could they have your info ? find out with a free dark web scan .\nfind out if your info is at risk with a free dark web scan .\ndarknet markets , or cryptomarkets , are sites on the dark web . . .\ndescription : tortuga market was a marketplace no longer existing on the dark web .\nalphabay is known as the most popular market currently trending in the dark web .\nwelcome to the dark web - toronto , mississauga , vaughan | connectability inc .\n3 . what is dark web ? \u2022 dark web or darknet is a term that refers specifically to a collection of websites that are not publicly visible . \u2022 dark web contains illegal websites . \u2022 all websites in dark web are restricted to public . \u2022 all dark web websites are not indexed but public search engines anyhow . \u2022 all dark web websites are not accessible with chrome , firefox , safari etc browsers . \u2022 google or any other search engines shows about only 4 % on internet , remaining 96 % are integrated with deep / dark web links .\n6 . how to access dark web websites to access dark web websites you need to have something called \u201ctor browser\u201d . tor stands for the onion routing by which you can connect to dark web websites . tor browser is free to have , you need to install it and voila ! you can access dark web simply .\nthe dark web also plays a key role in terrorists ' overall communication strategy .\nterminology is important . these sites are dark web sites not\ndeep web\n. technically speaking the dark web is a part of the deep web but that wasn ' t what you were trying to say . a handy guide :\n4 . difference between deep and dark web deep web \u2022 deep web is a term refer to websites which are somehow not indexed by search engines . \u2022 ex - server login pages . dark web \u2022 dark web is a term refer to websites which contains illegal and restricted content to public . \u2022 ex \u2013 onion websites .\nthis is but a tiny corner of the internet , and the dark web and the deep web loom in much shadier corners . using tor you can access them , but should you even want to visit the dark web or the deep web ?\nthe dark web actually refers to a set of accessible , albeit anonymously hosted , websites that exist within the deep web .\nalso , dark web sites do go down from time to time , due to their dark nature . but if you want good customer service , stay out of the dark !\nshe was drugged and stuffed inside a bag before being auctioned on the dark web .\nsilk road was really the first successful anonymous marketplace that thrived on the dark web .\na connecticut man pled guilty to stealing bitcoins through phishing scams targeting dark web users .\nyou obviously have no clue what your talking about . the deep web are unlisted sites . the dark web are illegal sites .\nthere are many legitimate uses for the dark web - but it also enables online criminal activity . click on the images below to see how the dark web is used today .\nthen there\u2019s the dark web , a subset of the deep web that comprises about 7 , 200 sites . it\u2019s called dark because it\u2019s hard to find and its contents are hidden .\nbut the dark web is much more than simply a place to engage in nefarious activities .\nattorney general jeff sessions called it the\nlargest dark web takedown in world history .\nto understand the methods of buying and selling firearms and related products on the dark web .\nworld wide web ( www ) \u2013 the internet as accessible through a web browser .\nthe dark web : a small , anonymous niche of the deep web that ' s intentionally hidden from search engines . it requires a special web browser for users to access it .\nwhat do you think about ms . riazi ' s call for technologists to counteract the dark web by creating a ' light web ? '\nsometimes you will hear the term deep web used interchangeably with\ndark web ,\nbut they aren ' t really the same thing .\n. in the dark web , users really do intentionally bury data . often , these parts of the web are accessible only if you use special browser software that helps to peel away the onion - like layers of the dark web .\nthe \u201cdark web\u201d is a subset of the \u201cdeep web\u201d . the deep web is just the part of the web that isn\u2019t accessible by search engines . you won\u2019t find these websites when you use a search engine like google or bing , but they\u2019re otherwise normal websites . the \u201cdark web\u201d is a smaller part of the deep web that can\u2019t be accessed without special software .\n\u200bthe firm creates these maps for both the clearnet and the dark web . image : staffan truv\u00e9\nso although the dark web definitely has its ugly side , it has great potential , too .\n8 . faqs \u2022 is my computer can infected by virus while surfing dark web . yes maybe , it is always a good practice to disable javascript in tor browser while surfing dark web .\nthe dark web , as is traditional every few months , is in a state of panic .\nattorney general jeff sessions called it the\nlargest dark web takedown in world history .\n(\neuropean purchases of weapons on the dark web generate estimated revenues five times higher than the us .\nto identify the potential impact of dark web enabled arms trafficking on the overall arms black market .\nthose in the know believe that the deep web \u2013 in particular , the dark web aka the darknet , a subsection of the deep web \u2013 is a haven for serious criminal activities .\nwe can now also provide threat intelligence and monitoring of the dark web : markmonitor dark web and cyber intelligence\u2122 is a powerful solution that provides near real - time monitoring of cyberattacks across multiple cybercrime zones including the dark web , smart robot technology to infiltrate criminal networks , and actionable intelligence alerts .\nthe deep web is estimated to be at least 500x the size of the surface web .\nthe \u201c dark web \u201d is a part of the world wide web that requires special software to access . once inside , web sites and other services can be accessed through a browser in much the same way as the normal web .\ndark net markets are digital platforms that use anonymising software ( e . g . tor ) and cryptocurrencies ( e . g . bitcoin ) to facilitate trade of goods and services . these marketplaces have also been called cryptomarkets ( coined by james martin ) because they would not be possible without the use of cryptography . dark net markets or cryptomarkets are a subset of the dark net or dark web ; the dark net / web is a subset of the deep web ; and the deep web is a subset of the entire web . the deep web is all content that is not classified as the surface web , but it appears that the terms surface web and clear web / clear net are used interchangeably to refer to the same thing : web content accessible via search engines . perhaps at some point the clear / dark distinction was binary , in that the dark web represented everything that the clear web was not .\nthe dark web , on the other hand , is defined as \u201cthe portion of the internet that is intentionally hidden from search engines , uses masked ip addresses , and is accessible only with a special web browser : part of the deep web . \u201d the key takeaway here is that the dark web is part of the deep web .\nthe dark web ensures one\u2019s privacy by effectively hiding the server or ip details from the public . the dark web requires special kinds of software to access . this software acts as a gateway to the dark web . once the user gains access , then all the dark websites and other services can be accessed in a simple way with help of browsers .\ndark web news is a publication dedicated to bringing the latest news about tor , hidden marketplaces , and everything related to the dark web . we work hard to find and report on the most exciting and relevant dark net news . we also offer help and advice on using the dark net safely and securely .\na key difference is that dark net websites typically have an irregular web address , such as facebook ' s dark net tor address : facebookcorewwwi . onion .\nby persistently monitoring it , he says the company can tell what the dark web is talking about .\nbut for the most part , the story you\u2019ve been sold about the dark web is a myth .\nthe dark web was actually created by the us government to allow spies to exchange information completely anonymously .\nbut we don\u2019t recommend clicking around and exploring the dark web without a good reason . there\u2019s a lot of nasty stuff on the dark web\u2013even if a good amount of what you\u2019ll find there are scams .\ndescription : cantina marketplace was hacked . currently , it is not in use on the dark web .\ndark web monitoring and detection is on the radar for credit unions as concerns grow over data protection .\nopen tor ( included with the tails os download ) and browse the dark web at your leisure .\nhe dark web is a matrix of encrypted , hidden websites that are only accessible via special browsers .\nthis scale is why newspapers and mainstream news outlets regularly trot out scare stories about ' 90 percent of the internet ' consisting of the dark web . they are confusing the generally dodgy dark web with the much bigger and generally more benign deep web .\nthe dark web and the deep web differ in many ways . on the dark web it is mainly for criminals looking up content and buying illegal drugs . on the other side the deep web is just information and has more content which is 500x more information then the internet . if you want to access the dark web it is a couple of websites on the deep web . also use a computer viruses blocker and proxy so the cops can\u2019t see you .\nthis is a completely different attack from the one identified by nurmi and it occurs on the regular web , not the dark web , but it\u2019s aimed at achieving the same thing \u2013 getting you to visit a fake dark web service instead of a real one .\nthe dark web is overall beneficial for terrorist groups . while they may lack broad appeal that is available on the surface web , they can exploit the anonymity of the dark web to further their goals . this also relates to our original understanding of the dark web as an unregulated deviant space . any terrorist website on the surface web would be instantly shut down , or at the very least , the host arrested . on the dark web , decentralized and anonymous networks aid in evading arrest and closure of these terrorist sites .\nthe dark web isn ' t really all that hard to index , if you know where to look .\na web graph of a dark net marketplace highlighting the availability and quantity of different types of illicit products .\nyes - although using the dark web makes it easier to evade detection but governments around the world are working to index , sort and catalogue the dark web as well as monitor it as much as they can .\nso , when should you visit the dark web and why ? well\u2026you probably shouldn\u2019t visit it at all .\ndescription : black services market was a dark web market which currently appears not to be used by anyone .\nis there any website for bollywood piracy movies ? i heard many of the film leak from dark web .\nnew to the dark web butt not to the street game can anyone help a proud white guy out\u2026 .\nthe dark web works as a network of service providers now where the satisfaction of the customers is important .\nthe dark web is widely recognized as a place for running internet fraud services as well as darknet markets .\nthe dark web network are used for both legal and illegal services . the tor and i2p is used by the dark web users to share information across the network . the misuse of this network is done by \u2014\nhacking groups \u2013 hackers often use the dark web for communicating as well as buying or selling their services .\nsixty per cent of weapons on sale on the \u2018dark web\u2019 are from the us , according to a new study \u2013 behind the curtain : the illicit trade of firearms , explosives and ammunition on the dark web .\nchloe ayling , u . k . model , in italy ' dark web ' kidnap claim back in britain\na review of dark web community discussion forums to shed light on the question of scamming by firearms vendors .\nat the bottom part of the deep web lies the dark web . the dark web isn\u2019t an actual place , but rather a hidden network of websites . while it requires special resources , it\u2019s just a matter of steps and getting certain systems set up that provide a way in for those looking to join the dark web and keep information such as their ip address hidden .\npeople operating within closed , totalitarian societies can use the dark web to communicate with the outside world . and given recent revelations about us - and uk government snooping on web use , you may feel it is sensible to take your communication on to the dark web .\n\u201cit\u2019s a tediously common question , \u201d writes eileen ormsby , the australian journalist behind the dark web news site all things vice . \u201chow can i go deeper in the deep web ? where\u2019s the really dark stuff ? \u201d\neric jardine , a cigi expert on the dark web , told wired : \u201cfor your average joe or jane , the dark web is not perceived as a very useful technology , and in fact it\u2019s seen as harmful .\nthe dark web is a section of the internet that is not indexed by search engines such as google and not easily navigated to using a standard web browser .\na review of dark web community resources on the \u2018clear web\u2019 , including websites used to identify marketplaces and provide information and commentary on recent developments related to cryptomarkets .\nthe dark web , also referred to as the darknet , is an encrypted portion of the internet that is not indexed by search engines . the dark web is a subsection of the deep web . neither dark nor deep web pages can be found on search engine results pages ( serp ) , but deep web pages can be accessed by anyone with a browser who knows the url . dark web pages , in contrast , requires special software with the correct decryption key , as well as access rights and knowledge of where to find the content .\nthe most common software used to access the the dark web is the onion browser , referred to as tor .\ndon\u2019t worry if you don\u2019t know how to access websites on the dark web . we have a guide here urltoken\ndescription : the armory was a dark web vendor shop that\u2019s currently being taken down . it\u2019s unable to reach .\ntwo of the largest dark web marketplaces have been shut down following a\nlandmark\ninternational law enforcement investigation .\nthe tor project responded to wired\u2019s article by stressing the dark web\u2019s importance as a tool for freedom and privacy .\na new study reveals that terrorist organizations are largely uninterested in using resources and services hosted on the dark web .\nthe deep web , also known as the invisible web , is a portion of the web not reached by standard search engines such as google and bing . less than 10 % of the web is indexed by search engines with the remaining 90 % of web content called the deep web . it is estimated to be 2 - 500x bigger than the surface web .\nthe internet is huge , but there ' s a lot more to it then the tiny corner you know about . we explain the dark web and the deep web\nif you\u2019re into computer security at all you may have heard of terms like \u201cdeep web\u201d and \u201cdark web\u201d . the terms can be confusing so here are the basics :\nthe dark web concept is achievable with the help of anonymity tools . some popular tools are tor and i2p . the dark web is popular for both black market and user protection , so it has both positive and negative aspects .\ndescription : onionland is a forum platform where you can go and learn about the world of the dark web . this is one of the firsts steps into the hidden web . it is open for discussions about dark web markets and other questions you might have related to this topic .\nalmost everyone has heard of the black market , but what about the dark web ? the dark web is a place where you can access web content that exists on a \u201cdarknet\u201d , a network that hides inside the public internet and requires specific software , configurations or authorization to access .\nthe dark web is where things get interesting . similar to the deep web , dark web content is invisible to search engines and can\u2019t be found through traditional means . the key difference is sites on the dark web are intentionally hard to find , allowing them to conceal information or act as centers of illegal activity . black markets , counterfeit goods , drugs and weapons dealers , and a host of other things can be found in the dark web , but only if you know exactly where to look . the dark web is usually what people think about when talking about underground internet activity . it\u2019s just one part of the deep web , but it stirs up a lot of controversy .\nweb 2 . 0 describes the current state of the web , with more user - generated . . .\ndeep web and dark web are so technical in nature that we came across a lot of confusion as to what they actually mean in our research . more tech - savvy publications generally have a disclaimer when discussing the dark web , pleading with their readers that this is not to be confused with the deep web , which is related , but not at all the same thing . so , what exactly are the dark web and the deep web , and why are technology reporters so wary when using either term ?\ninterpol has embarked on a program of training police officers combat sophisticated cybercrime such as those found on the dark web .\nthe dark web is rife with scams , but nothing quite compares to the case of fake hitman site besa mafia .\nsome of the many , many items allegedly offered by a dark web vendor who calls himself \u201cold man fixer . \u201d\nsince the fbi shut down online drug marketplace silk road in 2013 , pretty much everybody knows about the dark web .\nthe illegal sales of weapons on the dark web present challenges for law enforcement agencies and national governments . these challenges largely derive from the anonymity enabled by the dark web , which makes identifying individuals and linking them to specific activities challenging .\nbitcoin has become the prominent currency of the dark web , which is often used to buy illegal goods , such as weapons and drugs . anecdotal evidence suggests terrorists are using cryptocurrency and the dark web , but further investigation is needed .\nthe terms deep web , deep net , invisible web , or dark web refer to the content on the world wide web that is not indexed by standard search engines . the deepest layers of the deep web , a segment known as the dark web , contain content that has been intentionally concealed including illegal and anti - social information . the conventional surface web was discovered to be too risky for anonymity - seeking terrorists : they could be monitored , traced , and found . in contrast , on the dark web , decentralized and anonymous networks aid in evading arrest and the closure of these terrorist platforms . this paper reports some of the recent trends in terrorist use of the dark web for communication , fundraising , storing information and online material .\njust like the forest , the dark web hides things well \u2013 it hides actions and it hides identities . the dark web also prevents people from knowing who you are , what you are doing and where you are doing it .\nyou can also use truthfinder to keep tabs on your personal information with dark web monitoring . data breaches are becoming more and more common in the digital age , and your sensitive information will sell to the highest bidder on the dark web .\nthe existence of these illegal websites are exactly what has given the dark web its seedy , shady reputation . but , according to moore and rid\u2019s paper , tor\u2019s founders consider such sites to be an ongoing threat to the dark web\u2019s future .\nin understanding how these extremist groups work on the dark web , it is valuable to explore the work of professor chen of the university of arizona , who has published numerous articles on jihadist materials on the dark web . chen and his team\nin 2013 , cicada 3301\u2019s puzzles led people into the dark web , directing solvers to a tor hidden webpage at emiwp4muu2ktwknf . onion with the message \u201cweb browsers are useless here\u201d .\nas we\u2019ve noted earlier , the web addresses on the dark web are hard to remember and subject to change . this is useful for terrorists trying to stay under the radar :\nof course , it is all * * crap . oh , and hitmen ? the nigerian scammers of the dark web .\nofficers will be trying to untangle the \u2018dark web\u2019 \u2013 a vast and murky unregulated area of the internet used by criminals .\ndark web \u2013 darknet services and sites that are only accessible when using darknet networks . also known as \u201chidden services . \u201d\na darknet market or cryptomarket is a commercial website on the dark web that operates via darknets such as tor or i2p .\nno matter its purpose , the dark web isn\u2019t a safe place . anonymity has its drawbacks , and coupled with the unmonitored nature of the dark web it\u2019s a haven for hackers looking to steal information and take advantage of unsuspecting visitors . just accessing the dark web can be a suspicious act , let alone downloading or viewing illegal content . if you\u2019re planning to use the dark web , you need to take every precaution to protect your identity . there\u2019s no such thing as being too careful .\nnevertheless , 71 per cent of 24 , 000 respondents from 24 countries told cigi that the dark web should be terminated .\non friday , a hacker took down a huge chunk of the dark web . visitors to over 10 , 000 tor hidden services running on freedom hosting ii\u2014a hosting provider for dark web sites\u2014were greeted with a perhaps surprising message , the verge reported .\nnew report based on first ever study looking at the size and scope of the illegal arms trade on the dark web .\nchloe ayling , u . k . model , in italy ' dark web ' kidnap claim back in britain - washington times\nrand europe and the university of manchester explored the role played by the dark web in fuelling the worldwide illegal arms trade . the aim was to estimate the size and scope of the trade in firearms and related products sold on the dark web .\nattkisson : silk road was an online black market launched on the dark web in 2011 , primarily to sell illegal drugs .\n( also known as invisible web and hidden web ) . the deep web consists of data that you are not able to locate with a simple google search . the actual size of the deep web is impossible to measure , but many experts estimate it is about 500 times the size of the web as we know it , surface web .\nfirstly , it is important to understand the different layers of the web \u2013 the surface web , the deep web , and the dark web . the surface web is any content that can be catalogued by search engines , these include the types of website we all use every day , which search engines like google \u2018index\u2019 by following hyperlinks and tracking keywords .\none possible avenue is via the \u2018dark web\u2019 , which hosts many different online black markets that facilitate the sale of firearms , weapons , explosives and banned digital materials . the role of the dark web has grown in prominence in recent years following its link to the 2016 munich shooting , where a lone - wolf terrorist used a weapon purchased on the dark web . these terror attacks cemented widespread public concern that the dark web is an enabler and facilitator for terrorists and organised criminals seeking firearms . however , despite these concerns , very little is known about the size and scope of the weapons trade on the dark web .\nwhen news sites mistakenly describe the dark web as accounting for 90 % of the internet , they\u2019re confusing it with the so - called deep web , the collection of all sites on the web that aren\u2019t reachable by a search engine . those unindexed sites do include the dark web , but they also include much more mundane content like registration - required web forums and dynamically - created pages like your gmail account\u2014hardly the scandalous stuff 60 minutes had in mind . the actual dark web , by contrast , likely accounts for less than . 01 % of the web : security researcher nik cubrilovic counted less than 10 , 000 tor hidden services in a recent crawl of the dark web , compared with hundreds of millions of regular websites .\nmany parts of the dark web aren ' t hard to find or visualize , but they are volatile . truv\u00e9 says that 10 percent of dark web sites posted on pastebin are deleted within 48 hours . he says that the majority of those deleted sites point to illegal services on the dark web , which get used up , presumably by criminals , then deleted very quickly .\nestimates on the value and volume of the arms trade on the dark web may include a certain percentage of fake listings or transactions , particularly among vendors of firearms . however , it is challenging to ascertain the extent of scamming on the dark web .\npersi paoli says , \u201cthe arms trade on the dark web is a drop in the ocean compared to the legal trade of arms worldwide . however , compared to other products traded on the dark web , the numbers are not necessarily the most appropriate indicator of how serious the issue is . a few people using illegally purchased weapons from the dark web can have severe consequences . \u201d\nat some point in 2013 when the silk road peaked in notoriety , various web outlets starting using deep web and dark web interchangeably . the result is that people wanting to find out about \u2018the deep web\u2019 end up reading about bright planet\u2019s search indexing services , and people looking for search indexing services would find about about \u2018the dark web\u2019 with various drug darknet markets and the like . following the airing of fascinating silk road documentary \u2018deep web \u2019 last week , the conflation between the terms continues .\nsome people are over mystifying the dark web . it ' s not that magical . there ' s no sharp dividing line between the normal internet and the dark web ,\ntruv\u00e9 told me .\non sites like pastebin , you can find lots of pointers to the darker sides of the web .\nthe dark web is a small part of the deep web . the also un - indexed dark web uses protected or encrypted traffic . it\u2019s a place where cybercriminals conduct their trade and legit businesses may conduct transactions . mainly , however , the protected dark web is a supermarket for illicit and illegal activity . it\u2019s a place for hackers and cyber criminals to conduct business \u2013 selling credit card information , electronic health care records and illegal drug transactions .\non wednesday , a man was sentenced to 41 months in prison for manufacturing and selling illegal goods on the dark web . but he wasn ' t trading drugs ; this man was in the less usual but highly profitable dark web trade of counterfeit coupons .\na dark web crawler found an ' overwhelming ' number of sites were used for criminal purposes such as drugs and illegal pornography .\nindexing the dark web offers a way to track crime\u2014and shows that the hidden realm is a refuge for people who fear persecution .\nthe dark web is also used for hiding online activity related to finance , extremism , arms , hacking , abuse and fraud .\nin recent months , though , the number of listings for fentanyl on alphabay and other dark web sites has been rising steadily .\ndescription : wayaway is a russian marketplace on the dark web which moved to tor . this market has been active since 2013 .\ndescription : the blackbox market was a dark web marketplace that was shut down by itself , and it\u2019s no longer in use .\ndescription : silk street was considered a very standard escrow marketplace on the dark web that was shut down from an unknown reason .\ndescription : infinity market was an escrow marketplace and forum on the dark web . it is currently down for an unknown reason .\ndescription : aflao was a multisig marketplace operating on the dark web . currently , this marketplace is unavailable from an unknown reason .\never since alphabay went offline earlier in july , users of the site had discussed potential alternative dark web marketplaces on online forums .\nthese places are collectively known as the dark web and are where criminals can anonymously exchange goods and information outside the reach of police and security services . the dark web has inspired thousands of headlines on drugs and explicit images , but the truth is maybe a little different . ignoring the hype , we take a look at exactly what the dark web is and the risks it creates .\nplease complete this form below to view the webinar from phishing to the dark web : the life cycle of a cyber attack .\n1 , 547 of the 2 , 723 active sites of the dark web analyzed by the researchers were used for illicit services .\nfirst up , to clarify : \u201cthe dark web\u201d and \u201cdarknets\u201d are practically the same thing , and the terms are used interchangeably .\nhansa market was the most popular dark market on the \u2018anonymous\u2019 part of the internet , or dark net , police said in a statement .\nthe content on the dark web isn\u2019t indexed , so finding it is impossible unless you know exactly what you\u2019re looking for . the easiest way to connect to the dark web is through an anonymity network called tor . tor can be used to search the \u201csurface web\u201d anonymously , but it is mainly used on the dark web . tor bounces your searches through volunteer computers known as \u201cnodes\u201d , making it more difficult to track the origin of a search .\narticle that we mentioned previously used brightplanet\u2019s definition for the deep web as the definition for the dark web . there are a number of reasons that a search engine can\u2019t find data on the web , today we plan on covering the most common one .\nthe dark web hit the headlines in august 2015 ( and many times since ) after it was reported that 10gb of data stolen from ashley madison , a site designed to enable bored spouses to cheat on their partners , was dumped on to the dark web .\nthe dark web refers to encrypted online content that is not indexed on conventional search engines . the dark web is part of deep web , a wider collection of content that doesn ' t appear through regular internet browsing . a specific browser like tor is required to access dark web sites . the dark web holds anonymous message boards , online markets for drugs , exchanges for stolen financial and private data , and much more . transactions in this hidden economy are often made in bitcoins and physical goods are shipped in a way to protect both the buyer and seller from being tracked by law enforcement .\nwhile this seems huge , a much larger part of the web lurks below the surface web and isn ' t indexed .\none common misconception about the dark web and the deep web is that these two terms are interchangeable . this is simply not true . take , for example , this sentence in business insider : \u201cthe dark ( or deep ) web , which refers to areas of the internet normally inaccessible to users without special anonymizing software , first came to prominence with the silk road trial . \u201d while , yes , both the deep and dark web have been featured in news stories about silk road , this writer is clearly referring specifically to the dark web , which is just a tiny portion of the deep web where users employ masked ip addresses to conceal their identity .\na basic rule of thumb is that while the phrases ' dark web ' or ' deep web ' are typically used by tabloid newspapers to refer to dangerous secret online worlds , the ' dark internet ' is a boring place where scientists store raw data for research .\non april 11 , home secretary amber rudd launched a multi - million pound cyber blitz on criminals selling guns on the dark web .\nthis is how the dark web works \u2013 and it is essentially the name given to all the hidden places on the internet .\ndescription : toyouteam is a pgp required vendor shop that was created in 2012 . this dark web market sells various types of products .\ntoday i saw a fresh puzzle that i thought i would detail . this puzzle turned up in the hunchly daily dark web report .\n31 / 03 / 2016 : seven in 10 people believe the dark web should be shut down , according to a new study .\nalphabay was a site on the dark web where users whose identities were masked could engage in substantial buying and selling of illicit goods .\nalphabay was a site on the dark web where users whose identities were masked could engage in substantial buying and selling of illicit goods .\nthe dark web pierces the public consciousness only through incidents like the 2013 capture of ross ulbricht , who operated the silk road marketplace that hosted sales of illegal drugs and other contraband . but security companies and researchers are starting to deploy software that crawls the dark web , similar to the way a conventional search engine indexes regular web pages . as well as ferreting out or even preventing crime , these tools are showing that the dark web has a significant light side .\nwhat the dark web and the deep web have in common is that they are both hidden from commercial search engines . you cannot access either from google or bing . the deep web is a general , catch - all term that includes the dark web , but also includes \u201cmundane content like registration - required web forums and dynamically - created pages like your gmail account , \u201d according to andy greenberg at wired . that is to say , most of the deep web is irrelevant to the news stories about silk road .\ni have been told you cannot access the dark web using tablet ( ios ) . using a tor browser from the app store to access the dark web , is that the real deal web or just fakes like i\u2019ve been on the \u201chidden wiki\u201d a few times using a tor on tablet but i still have not found the 500x more info that surface web if u know what i mean , just a few links . can someone please explain to me weather the hidden wiki is the dark or deep web or not . thanks\nthe surface web : web pages that show up on search engine results . if you can find it on a google search , it ' s typically part part of the surface web .\ntherefore , i will talk more in detail about the differences between the deep web and the dark web , tools fraudsters use to access them , and what you can do to protect your revenue .\nthe dark web isn\u2019t particularly vast , it\u2019s not 90 % percent of the internet , and it\u2019s not even particularly secret . in fact , the dark web is a collection of websites that are publicly visible , yet hide the ip addresses of the servers that run them . that means anyone can visit a dark web site , but it can be very difficult to figure out where they\u2019re hosted\u2014or by whom .\nthe modern dark web ' s notorious reputation is well - earned , and the hidden internet is undeniably dangerous . though encrypted websites have existed for more than a decade , the dark web rose to mainstream prominence alongside the silk road , the now - defunct\namazon for drugs .\nyoutube is loaded with dark web horror stories , and the hidden wiki serves as a portal to the criminal underground .\nthe industries which operate over the dark web are known as darknet markets ; this includes black market sales of illegal products , to stay hidden from governments and law enforcement agencies . the dark web is also used in other ways , like communication between whistleblowers and protecting users from attacks or surveillance to ensure privacy in communication . but the dark web is mostly used in black markets as it promises total anonymity .\nthe dark web and the deep web are often confused with each other . the deep web includes all the pages that don\u2019t pop up when you run a web search . this covers everything that requires a login for a paywall or security , like personal email or online banking . the dark web is kept hidden and anonymous using encryption and tools to maintain anonymity . as any message or comment board that allows anonymous posting will show , anonymity can be abused .\nthus the ' deep web ' includes the ' dark web ' , but also includes all user databases , webmail pages , registration - required web forums , and pages behind paywalls . there are huge numbers of such pages , and most exist for mundane reasons .\njust last month , the federal authorities announced charges against a six - person operation in utah that was purchasing fentanyl in bulk from china on the dark web and then pressing the powder into pills and selling the pills on the dark web to users in the united states .\naccording to an analysis of surfwatch labs\u2019 dark web threat intelligence data , dark web markets and cybercriminal forums have continued to evolve and offer innovative new services each year , but throughout it all , fraud has remained as the backbone that props up a significant portion of cybercrime .\nthe report states that europe is the source of around 25 per cent of weapons on sale on the dark web . however , transactions of weapons sold to european customers on the dark web generate estimated revenues that are around five times higher than those sold to us customers .\na large portion of this \u201cdark market\u201d is dedicated to illegal activities . it\u2019s estimated that of the hidden services on the dark web , 15 percent relate to drugs , 9 to fraud , 4 to hacking , and 3 to porn . if you want to \u201cbuy\u201d a virus to infect someones\u2019 computers , the dark web is the place to go !\nthen is classified as a small portion of the deep web that has been intentionally hidden and is inaccessible through standard web browsers .\nthe deep web are web pages which search engines can ' t access and are therefore hidden , accessed via passwords and authorisation .\nthese sites may live in this space because they\u2019re something that the owners don\u2019t want accessible to the public . many deep web sites are legal , just purposely hidden . sometimes you may hear the deep web referred to as a \u201cbad\u201d place to go , but that\u2019s usually because many people confuse the deep web with the dark web .\nthere is an\noverwhelming\npresence of content related to illegal activities on easily - accessible dark web sites , according to new research .\ntl ; dr still no verified red rooms ( or gladiator fights or hitmen or human experiments or living dolls ) on the dark web .\nthe uk government have a dedicated cybercrime unit to tackle the dark web with a focus on taking down serious crime rings and child porn .\nnotorious on sections of the internet , it is claimed users of the dark web pay to buy women who have been abducted across europe .\nthe dark web was actually invented by the us navy to protect military communications . identities and locations of users of the darknet cannot be the\ndescription : dnstats tor is the tor version of the dnstats website where you can find the online status of markets on the dark web .\nis possible to access dark web on the phone . . i have tor vpn and so on why still cant access ? its to hard to find the links that can see what u want to see . . can anyone or possible to send link about dark web please thanks\ud83d\ude03\nthe anonymous nature of the dark web allows users to purchase leaked customer data , access drug markets and engage in other illicit activities . on the positive side , the dark web provides a channel to get past repressive internet censorship and acts as a secure communication tool for journalism .\nbusinesses looking to identify leaked data that is shared on the dark web transactions have some options . below are a few of my recommendations :\nthe so - called medicare machine is just one of several fraud services on offer on a dark web store run by the same user .\nthe dark web has a number of practical uses , not all of which are sketchy . people who live under governments that heavily monitor or censor internet traffic benefit from dark web access , as it allows them to view news from the rest of the world or even order supplies they can\u2019t obtain in their country . whistleblowers and journalists also use the dark web to communicate without giving up their location or private details .\nthis means that the hack took down nearly a fifth of the dark web . lewis told the verge : \u201cthis is a major blow considering many were personal or political blogs and forums . in the short term , a lot of diversity has disappeared from the dark web . \u201d\nto identify the potential implications of dark web enabled arms trafficking for law enforcement agencies and policy makers , at both national and international levels .\nthe ability to arm criminals and terrorists , who can make virtually anonymous purchases , is perhaps the most dangerous aspect of the dark web .\nthreat intelligence providers can help here , with the expertise to access and collect from dark web sources . remember that in many cases the same information you might uncover from the dark web will find its way to other sources , like social media , paste sites , or code repositories ."]}
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", "topic": 30}], "title": "gamelab", "paragraphs": ["gamelab was formed in 2012 . prior to gamelab we ran a services company called instinct entertainment ( closed 2011 ) that made games for clients .\ni really enjoy using gamelab . it is simple , clean and straight forward !\ncon @ ivanfdezlobo la voz de @ gamelab all along the watchtower . . . urltoken\ngamasutra : gamelab has been around for almost five years . how have things changed ?\nfor more information about the gamelab , contact assistant professor sujan shrestha at 410 . 837 . 5888 .\ncuenta en espa\u00f1ol del congreso de videojuegos y ocio interactivo . for english updates follow gamelab ' s founder @ ivanfdezlobo\nstudents at the gamelab produce a quality portfolio that they can use post - graduation and apply for jobs . interns can receive credit or get paid for their work . visit the gamelab blog to learn more about student work .\nurltoken is a media partner of the gamelab conference . our travel and accommodation costs will be provided by the organiser .\nwith gamelab , your animals are always close to you . any time . anywhere . on any device with web access .\nthanks debbie for sharing your experience with us at gamelab : \u201cproduction quality and business knowledge are the main indie developers\u2019 problems . \u201d these are the 2 pillars of gamebcn training and mentorship program . # gamelab # gamelab2018 # indiegame # indiegamedev # indiepublishers urltoken\nwant to be a gamelab\u2019s ambassador at your campus ! help us reach more professors , and improve management lectures while earning a commission .\ngamelab takes place in barcelona from june 28 to 30 . for more information on speakers and the event in general , visit the website .\ngamelab offers a great roster of speakers and a potent audience representing every facet of games . it\u2019s an action - packed and well run event .\nsince 2005 , gamelab gets together world\u2019s most influential creators , executives , investors and media to discuss current trends and coming opportunities in the expanding universe of gaming .\ngamelab gave rise to a number of big titles such as diner dasy and subway scramble . zimmerman will teach \u201cthe game development design series\u201d workshops starting early next year .\narkadium , a maker of \u201cadvergame\u201d portals for well - known brands , said today it is expanding its reach with the acquisition of new york - based gamelab . com .\ngamelab has consistently been a great event with a wide variety of speakers and well curated topics that bring a great snapshot of our industry . i would go back every year .\nto learn more about the gamelab , its ongoing projects , and partnership inquiry , please contact sujan shrestha , assistant professor in the division of science , information arts and technology .\nwe have over 15 years of experience in the games industry and we\u2019re sold on education . gamelab is committed to sharing knowledge and being world leaders in the edu gaming space .\ngamasutra : one thing which gamelab is well known for during the development of any game is play - testing . how important is this process ? at what point does it kick in ?\nthe gamelab speaker line - up also includes activision esports boss mike sepso , playdead co - founder dino patti , the last guardian creator fumito ueda , and the legendary designer richard garriott .\nhome to sfo . @ gamelab was one of the best conferences i ' ve been to . wonderful hospitality , wonderful speakers , wonderful games , wonderful city ! thanks for having me ! urltoken\ngamelab is lucky to count with the invaluable advice and feedback of lots of knowledgeable and influential industry friends . we\u2019d like to give special credit and recognition to the members of our conference advisory board .\ni really enjoyed participating in gamelab . its vision goes beyond just videogames . its 360\u00ba view of digital entertainment inspires new business opportunities using interactive content , something not usually covered by traditional games industry events\nin gamelab education we are making the most out of the gamification trend for the classrooms . we plan on revolutionize business and management schools , providing simulators were students can make and try their decisions .\nsupercell ' s mikko kodisoja , cyberpunk designer mike pondsmith and the veteran games executive and investor phil harrison have joined the line - up of the gamelab conference , which takes place in barcelona later this month .\ngamelab recently launched an initiative called gamedash2d in which they develop and release mobile games within 48 hours . i spoke with founder and ceo dan milward about the project and took a look at their latest game .\ngamelab is incredible . they always bring together top speakers , as well as a passionate and multicultural audience that transmits energy and passion to the event . i ' m looking forward to the next opportunity to participate .\nen the speaking talent at gamelab is impressive and the audience is enthusiastic ! there is an energy to the event quite different from what i ' ve seen at other conferences , my week in barcelona was definitely unforgettable .\ngamelab is a wonderfully efficient conference in a setting that really encourages connection with interesting developers you ' d normally never get a chance to talk to . i came away with a ton o great contacts , and great ideas\nonce you finish your purchase you will receive an invoice and a confirmation e - mail directly from xing events . if you have any problems please contact xing events support . gamelab doesn ' t manage payments and invoicing .\nzimmerman : i was working freelance , and with peter lee [ co - founder and current gamelab president ] and michael sweet [ currently running audiobrain , gamelab ' s digital audio partner ] , we all created a game called blix together on our own . it became a finalist in the 2000 independent game festival in the game developers conference and i realized that if we going to sell the game and negotiate with companies , they would want to negotiate with one and not a bunch of individuals . so we formed gamelab around that time . then urltoken paid us an advance on royalties for exclusive rights to that game , which allowed us to open our office .\ngamelab surpassed all of my expectations . the speaker lineup was impressive , the talks were inspiring and the crowd was warm and thoughtful . i am very happy that i had the opportunity to participate in this world class event .\ngamelab is a gem of a conference , bringing together many of the world ' s finest thinkers about the design and business of games in an atmosphere that is relaxed , intelligent and highly creative . it shouldn ' t be missed .\ni speak at many events across the world , but the audience questions that followed my gamelab talk were the most interesting and thought - provoking i\u2019ve ever been asked . \u2018if shakespeare were alive today , would he be writing virtual worlds ? wow !\nahora se est\u00e1 llevando a cabo el panel del sector de la industria del videojuego en espa\u00f1a . luis quintans de @ dev _ es , arturo monedero de @ videojuegosaevi , xavier carrillo de devicat , gonzo suarez e @ ivanfdezlobo de gamelab # gamelab2018 urltoken\nbeing able to participate in gamelab as both a developer and a speaker was a great experience . i learned a lot , and the show ' s hosts took great care of us , probably one of the best convention experiences i ' ve ever had .\ngamelab is part of the university of the arts zurich ( zhdk ) and associated with the subject game design zhdk . gamelab encourages experimental game design and research in game development and game studies . we do research in game mechanics , artgames , interface design , game studies and virtual worlds . our game archive encompasses a large collection of historical videogame consoles , game computers and games . the purpose of the lab is to offer opportunities for experiments with games and different technologies to students and researchers and develop new pathways for games .\ngamelab is one of the most exciting and exclusive game conferences i have been invited to speak at . it was a great to share stage and a very warm networking atmosphere with hundreds of very talented game professionals , and some of the industry ' s leading creative minds .\nthe ub gamelab is designed to support interdisciplinary research in games and media . the center complements classroom learning and prepares students to apply their knowledge to meaningful applied research in games and emerging technologies . this educational research facility is equipped with immersive , visualization and interactive game technologies .\ngiven its barcelona location , gamelab will also feature some of the most exciting companies in the spanish industry , including mercurysteam ' s enric \u00e1lvarez , social point ' s horacio martos , and tequila works ' raul rubio , whose studio has just released the critically admired rime .\ngamelab ( barcelona , june 24th - 26th ) has been supported since its first edition by the spanish ministry of education , culture and sports , the generalitat of catalunya through the institut catal\u00e0 de les empreses culturals , the departament de empresa i opucaci\u00f3 and acc1\u00f3 , the spanish academy for interactive science and arts , the ministry of industry , energy and tourism through red . es , ficod and the city council of barcelona through its institut de cultura . the legend award is sponsored by the escola de noves tecnologies interactives enti - ub , centre attached to the universidad de barcelona , leader in specialized training in video games in spain registration for gamelab barcelona are open at the following link . should you need any further information please contact us : zenit comunicaci\u00f3n gamelab\u2019s press office + 34 91 559 91 88 zenit @ urltoken prensa @ urltoken\nno se puede describir lo que es para m\u00ed poder escuchar a gente tan top como todd howard , geoff keighley , maja moldenhauer , josef fares o jon blow , creador de uno de mis juegos favoritos , the witness . gracias al @ gamelab por la oportunidad de ir acreditado . urltoken\ngamelab is a think thank - like games conference focused on innovation . the event brings together an audience of world - class gaming and media experts to discuss and inspire next gen interactive entertainment formats , contents and platforms . people interested in exploring new digital playgrounds and re - inventing the way we play .\ngamelab was an incredibly inspiring and rewarding experience for me . i met many great developers and future developers , saw some great games , and heard some amazing talks . it ' s a great way to really connect with the local indie scene , as well as meeting gaming luminaries from around the world . a + would attend again !\ngamelab is ideal for students in the b . s . in simulation and game design program , with virtual reality systems , audio recording / engineering studio and other technologies readily available to support their research . the center is available to any student interested in conducting research in science , technology , engineering , mathematics ( stem ) through the arts .\nconference and business passes grant access to gamelab ' s online networking tool pitch and match . this tool will not activate until about a month before the event . if after june 1st 2017 you did not receive your invitation to the tool and you bought your pass more than two days ago , please contact us to identify and solve the problem .\nzimmerman : there can be . gearheads was the first title i worked on . frank lantz [ gamelab ' s senior game designer ] and i were the two game designers on the title , and we played that game so much that we kept on tweaking up the difficulty so that it would challenge us , but the game ended up being too hard .\none of the main reasons why gamelab is particularly noted its dedication towards pushing the game design envelope , albeit on a smaller scale in terms of personnel or size . zimmerman ' s thoughts on the subject has been well documented , with the best example being the book rules of play that he co - authored with katie salen , which examines game design fundamentals and theories .\nsepso , is the founder of mlg , the pioneering esports organisation acquired by activision blizzard in january 2016 . speaking at the gamelab conference in barcelona yesterday , he portrayed the overwatch league as the single most ambitious project he has seen in his 15 years in esports ; a competition that will push the entire sector forward , while putting activision blizzard at the forefront of it all .\nmike pondsmith was making games before playstation and xbox even existed , creating a string of influential role - playing games through his company r . talsorian games - most famously cyberpunk and castle falkenstein . joining pondsmith at gamelab is another vital figure in the evolution of the medium : richard bartle , who pointed the way forward for virtual worlds with his multi - user dungeon ( mud ) in 1978 .\nanother thing that we feel is really important at gamelab is just playing games . peter and i are always encouraging our staff to play board games at work . we also have a console area set - up . . . that ' s part of the greater idea of integrating research into game design development . when making games , probably the most important form of research you can do is playing games .\nzimmerman : no . that was during the dot com days , so lots of money was being tossed around . people were actually giving you lots of money for an idea which you could just then develop . that ' s how loop [ gamelab ' s second game ] got started . and the blix advance allowed us to open our office . but shortly after that , things got tougher ; the dot com crash , and then sept 11 happened , so there were a lot of challenges and it was very hard to stay alive during that time because most of the work that we ' ve done is work for hire .\ngamelab puzzles & games is the best place to relax and play free online games . you can play newspaper puzzles like crossword and sudoku , classic card games like klondike solitaire and bridge , and traditional games like mahjongg and jigsaw , all for free ! play at your own pace to pass the time , or aim for a new personal best - this games site will keep track of your highest score for each game so you can challenge yourself . come back every day for new daily puzzles in games like daily crossword , daily sudoku , and daily jigsaw . new free games are added often , so be sure to check our list of games - perhaps you ' ll discover a new favorite !\nthe ai event of the year for growth marketers . aug . 21 - 22\nthe best in ai . an invite - only executive event . oct . 22 - 23\nplayfirst could very well be known for the rest of its days as the diner dash company . the maker of casual games is best known for the diner dash series of games and the flo character who stars in them as a waitress who has to juggle a million tasks at once .\nthe san francisco - based company says that diner dash and all of its spinoff children have generated more than 500 million game downloads over the past six years . there is something fundamentally appealing about the time management game , where you have to serve customers food as the only waitress in a busy restaurant .\nthe numbers may sound astounding , but they\u2019re perfectly plausible , given that they cover a mix of free game downloads ( monetized through advertising ) and paid downloads . they include downloads of the core diner dash game and four sequels , spread across the pc , mac , mobile phones , iphone , ipod touch , ipad , xbox live arcade , the nintendo ds , and the playstation 3 . the game is available on six continents and has been localized to a dozen languages .\nplayfirst has also expanded to related games such as wedding dash , which is just like the diner dash game because you have to rush around as a wedding planner , doing your best to serve wedding guests at a reception and keeping them happy as you juggle different tasks from logging gifts to serving cake . playfirst has also launched hotel dash and cooking dash \u2014 all with the same kind of frenetic juggling game play . all of the games are hits .\n\u201cthis has gone from a game to a brand to a franchise , \u201d said mari baker ( pictured at top ) , chief executive of playfirst , in an interview . \u201ca brand can be extended with sequels . but a franchise can be extended even further , moving across different platforms and on to related games . \u201d\nwherever diner dash goes , it stays in the top ranks . the game ranks no . 7 in the top - selling games of all time , based on data collected by market researcher interpret . at that level , the game is chasing titles such as grand theft auto and tetris . and because playfirst has this unique property , it can afford to take on a strategy that a lot of companies only dream about : getting the game on just about every game platform that exists .\nplayfirst\u2019s own research , conducted with market research firm frank n . magid associates and being released today , shows that two thirds of american adults play some type of digital game . one out of three plays games regularly on social networks , smartphones , or computers . among game players aged 18 \u2013 34 , about 80 percent play casual games regularly , and 80 percent say they enjoy playing games more than watching movies , listening to music , and reading books , newspapers , or magazines . and among game players , social networking and social gaming are stealing time away from traditional video games .\nfor playfirst , that means there are a lot of places that it can put diner dash . but baker says the company isn\u2019t simply shooting with a shotgun . when she came aboard as ceo ( taking over from founder john welch ) in early 2009 , baker said the company wasn\u2019t doing very well with its expansions onto the iphone . she pulled the teams together to focus on higher - quality games . when the games were relaunched , they went straight to the top 10 .\nin addition to relaunching on the iphone , the teams also decided to turn flo , who is an independent - minded former wall street worker who quit her job to start a diner , into more of a character . the company has introduced an adventure game dubbed avenue flo .\nif game developer rovio , the maker of angry birds , adopted the same strategy of milking its hit franchise , then you would probably see a bunch of games such as angry rabbits or angry beavers . at some point , though , the concept has to run out of gas . and that\u2019s why baker is also investing in other key brands .\nthe company has launched its chocolate - factory game , chocolatier , on facebook . whether this game takes off and spawns its own spinoffs is yet to be determined . right now , playfirst is giving special attention to the ipad , facebook , and iphone . in that way , it is making sure that it can make the jump from a focus on downloadable web games to apps , which are sold in app stores on a variety of platforms . the company managed to pull together a swat team to do diner dash for the ipad in just six weeks . no surprise : the title became a hit .\nso far this year , playfirst has launched six games on pc web sites . three of them were brand new properties and three were related to franchises . four of those six hit the no . 1 spot , and the other two made it into the top 10 . the lesson is that the company is starting to figure out how to make not just a good diner dash game , but how to make a good game , period .\nthe game business is anything but predictable . since playfirst has a dependable franchise , it takes a lot of the guesswork out of the business . the company could screw it up . it could become overly dependent on one franchise . but as far as baker is concerned , that\u2019s a good problem to have .\nnew york city , cultural center of the world ; here you can find it all . . . music , the arts , baseball . . . . basically anything , except - a vibrant video game scene ? enter eric zimmerman , who is many things : game designer , academic , businessman . but to many people , and above all else , eric is a passionate , vocal voice of the new york game development community .\nzimmerman : i ' ve been working in the game industry for almost 11 years in a variety of different contexts . starting off on pc cd - rom games , i was a freelance consultant , doing education stuff , stuff for entertainment , stuff for adults , stuff for kids .\ni was trained as an artist , studying painting as an undergrad , then got an mfa in art and technology . but my whole life i had enjoyed not just playing games but making games . even as a little kid , i used to make up rules when playing with plastic army men , variations on kick the can for my neighborhood friends to play . i just always enjoyed making games for whatever reason . and i guess it ' s continued .\nzimmerman : i did two pc titles ; one was while i was working for rga interactive in new york city called gearheads , a dueling game about wind - up toys . another one was an edutainment title called robot club .\nthat ' s why we really trying to do more downloadable games like diner dash and subway scramble .\nzimmerman : we ' ve steadily grown , taken on bigger and bigger projects , and have been forced to become more disciplined about our process . at any given moment we have three to four games in the middle of or in full blown - development , and another three to four projects that ' s not , such as consulting work , or just early concepting on a game . considering that we have just fifteen people and there ' s more than half that number of things going at once , and that ' s a lot of stuff to juggle .\nzimmerman : well , there ' s plenty to talk about in terms of what wrong with today ' s games . a lot of people talk about how it ' s very genre - fied , but that ' s more of a business crisis than a creative crisis , so i could say designers need to be more experimental , create new forms of play . but that ' s as much of a business problem as it is a design problem .\ni think that many games fail on the very fundamental of design interactivity . meaning , the game isn ' t communicating the state well to the player . the player took and action and isn ' t sure what happened and why .\nzimmerman : for me , the fundamentals of game design is not about technology . i think of it being part of the history design play which is thousands of years old . though obviously , the medium in which you ' re working is incredibly important when doing the actual design and development of the game .\nzimmerman : play - testing is more important the more experimental the game is . if you ' re doing a copy of an existing game , playtest is less important , because you already have models of what works and what doesn ' t work . the more you deviate from an existing title or genre , the more important it is to playtest due to design uncertainties ; is the core mechanic fun ? how does the player learn about this ? what elements should come before others ?\nour rule of thumb is that we ' d like to have a working prototype 20 % of the way into the project . so one month into a five month game , we ' re playing the game , though that ' s a maximum ; we ' d like to have it sooner than that . the prototypes are usually very ugly and they don ' t represent the final experience , but they begin to test the game rules and interactivity . and hopefully address the things that are the biggest questions marks , and that ' s\nis this basic idea of gameplay fun ?\nzimmerman : we are the initial playtesters , and as the development proceeds , the circle widens .\nbut like anything , you can do it well , or do it poorly like frank and i did , by not including other people in the play - testing . again it also depends on the kind of audience that you ' re designing it for . if you ' re designing a game for little kids , you need little kids playing the game . you can ' t bring in an adult play - tester and expect them to have the same kinds of challenges and question a little kid would have . in terms of game skills and even physical skills , depending on the age . same thing when you ' re designing a game for a casual audience ; you want to try and find testers who are not hardcore gamers .\nzimmerman : there is no one thing that makes a game work . that ' s like asking what ' s the one thing that makes a movie work ? there ' s many correct answers to that question . different games have different aims and succeed or fail at those aims . the point of the game might be to tell a story , to communicate a political message , it might be to have a certain type of social interaction . . .\nzimmerman : the fundamentals are similar . both kinds of games have rules and goals that put players in situations where they have to make meaningful choices . it just depends on your point of view . . . from a game design point of view , they ' re fundamentally linked , and game designers have a lot to learn from the broader scope of things that ' s followed the rubric of play .\ndigital extremes ltd . \u2014 london , ontario , canada [ 07 . 08 . 18 ] level designer\ndeep silver volition \u2014 champaign , illinois , united states [ 07 . 06 . 18 ] senior project manager\nrabbit \u2014 san mateo , california , united states [ 07 . 06 . 18 ] lead game designer - contract\nrovio entertainment corporation \u2014 espoo , finland [ 07 . 05 . 18 ] senior game designer\nanalyst : two years in , pokemon go crosses $ 1 . 8b lifetime revenue\n/ view / feature / 130740 / a _ man _ for _ all _ seasons _ gamelabs _ . php\nthe acquisition should help arkadium get more traffic for its various casual game web sites . arkadium currently creates platforms for casual online games where the game and portal are ads for a certain brand . it has a network of 5 million casual game fans who play web games that advertise brands such as abc , aarp , or espn . on the aarp\u2019s web site , for instance , arkadium created the driver safety web game for senior citizens , and it operates the entire section of the aarp site that is dedicated to games . that section accounts for 60 percent of traffic to the aarp site . all told , arkadium operates about 45 such game portals now .\nfounded by well - known game designer eric zimmerman , urltoken built casual games that were published by other companies . arkadium is not buying those games or the game development team , which was disbanded earlier this year .\nas part of the announcement , urltoken says it will introduce a series of free game design work shops for new york area game developers . zimmerman will teach the workshops and consult for arkadium , but he will not be a full - time employee of arkadium , said kenny rosenblatt , chief executive of arkadium , in an interview .\narkadium was founded by rosenblatt and his wife jessica rovello in 2001 and has 85 employees . it is based in new york and has an office in the ukraine . the company originally started as a casual game site . but that wasn\u2019t successful . instead , arkadium made money licensing its games to well - known brands . so it shifted into advergaming . now it has more than 200 flash games which it licenses out to brands . those games can be easily customized . one of the top games is mahjong dimensions .\nin the summer , arkadium acquired urltoken and relaunched another gaming portal , greatdaygames . com . the efforts are part of a plan to step up the number of ways marketers can reach gamers . it is also adding social features to its network of sponsored game portals . and it has added new business models , such as subscriptions and micro - transactions , for monetizing its games .\nthe company\u2019s main rival in advergames is blockdot , which differs in that it focuses on creating online games based on specific brands rather than offering entire portals for web sites . other rivals are real networks and bunchball . the company is privately funded and is part of the zelnick media portfolio .\nrosenblatt said that the ad business was tough in the first half of the year , but he said it has come roaring back in the third quarter . rosenblatt said the company has been profitable for five years .\nurltoken no longer supports internet explorer 9 or earlier . please upgrade your browser .\none recent sunny morning , in the student center overlooking washington square park , four new york university graduate students wearing brightly colored sheets and sneakers and carrying cellphones gathered for a mission .\nsomewhere out there on the streets of greenwich village , a fellow student was running around in a yellow pac - man suit . his four pursuers , code - named inky , blinky , pinky and clyde , aimed to track him down and snuff him out - - the sooner , the better .\n' ' our strategy is a dragnet to block all the roads pac - man might go down , ' ' said michael olson , a k a clyde the ghost . ' ' you take that street , ' ' he said to pinky , as he pointed to a map of the village . ' ' and i ' ll take this one . ' '\nso began a test run for a game of pac - manhattan , a real - world version of the 1980 ' s video game played on the streets of new york and the latest example of a so - called ' ' big game ' ' : a contest that uses wireless devices like cellphones and global positioning beacons to track players as they move through the urban grid , turning cities into vast game boards . big games , with some players online and others pounding the pavement , have been staged in the last year in minneapolis , las vegas and london .\nfrank lantz , who teaches a class on the subject in n . y . u . ' s interactive telecommunications program and whose students designed pac - manhattan , said the games are a somewhat whimsical response to the convergence of digital and physical space . because millions of people conduct important aspects of their lives , including shopping , banking and communicating , online , professor lantz said , ' ' online spaces are becoming a new form of public space . ' ' at the same time , he said , wireless technologies like cellphones , global positioning systems and personal digital assistants have added a virtual component to the physical world . big games , he said , take place in the overlap between the two . for players , the allure of big games is based on a less theoretical premise : bigger games equal more fun .\n' ' a lot of video games are trying to put you in an environment , ' ' said dennis crowley , 27 , a student in mr . lantz ' s class . ' ' but when you ' re playing pac - manhattan , you are in that environment . you ' re sweating and running around , and you know what it ' s like to actually be in the game . ' '\nin the last year , a london - based group called blast theory has run two big games - - can you see me now ? and uncle roy all around you - - that allowed hundreds of online players to communicate with runners on the ground who were charged with making their way through the city in search of clues . the group plans to bring uncle roy to the united states later this year .\non grade - school campuses in england , a consortium of technologists has been running a game called savannah , in which teams of students simulate the lives of lions - - complete with virtual hunting , scouting for water and forming and dissolving prides - - by communicating with one another over cellphones and computers , the way lions communicate by roaring .\nand perhaps inevitably , corporations are getting in on the act . in two weeks , intel , the computer - chip maker , plans to begin testing a competition tentatively called digital street game in manhattan , in which players claim parts of the city grid by performing outrageous stunts in those areas , then broadcasting them online to voters who rate them . the team that gets the most votes wins control of the segment of the city . michele chang , an intel designer who created the game , said that she hoped it would eventually include hundreds of players , and that intel wanted to use the game to better understand how city dwellers use its wi - fi networks , which give internet access to users of laptops and hand - held computers .\nsteve benford , a professor at the mixed reality laboratory of the university of nottingham in england , who has worked on savannah and uncle roy , said the games thrilled players because unlike regular computer video games , they incorporated physical activity and social interaction , not unlike some reality television programs . the games , he said , also encourage people to push the bounds of accepted behavior . in uncle roy , players on the ground might be directed by online players to look , say , in the saddle bag of a random bicycle or to get in a stranger ' s car , all without knowing if the clue is genuine or a hoax .\n' ' there ' s a real sense of being in a real conspiratorial experience , ' ' mr . benford said .\nin pac - manhattan , players on the streets report their positions via cellphone to team leaders in the kimmel student center . those positions , which are constantly updated , are plotted on a computer screen like the pac - man screen of old , and the result is a sort of slow - motion version of the original . teams in the student center direct the players outside , helping them navigate their way through the streets and avoid danger . the result is a wild , keystone kops - style scramble .\nfrom the new york times . you may opt - out at any time .\nyou agree to receive occasional updates and special offers for the new york times ' s products and services .\nin the recent test run at n . y . u . , megan phalines , a second - year graduate student in the big - game class , was on the phone in the student center with her teammate , mr . crowley , who was playing the role of pac - man . in the classic video version of the game , pac - man accumulates points by gobbling dots in his path . mr . crowley ' s task was to sprint up and down the streets of greenwich village , and as he covered ground he was awarded dots , and points , on the computer display at the kimmel center .\nand just as in the video version of the game , he had to avoid ghosts bent on capturing him .\n' ' you ' ve got a ghost on fifth avenue and washington square park north ! ' ' ms . phalines shouted into the phone , after seeing their positions on her computer screen . mr . crowley changed direction , reporting his positions as he headed east , toward a virtual power pellet , which would allow him to turn on the ghosts and gobble them .\nmr . lantz , on the ghost team , was sitting across the table when the computer showed that mr . crowley had made it safely to the power pellet .\n' ' pac - man is hot ! pac - man is hot ! ' ' he screamed into his phone . ' ' the ghosts should spread out . we have ghost clumping . ' '\nlooking through the kimmel center ' s windows , it was possible to see pac - man sprinting west on waverly place in pursuit of fleeing ghosts , as befuddled pedestrians looked on .\nmr . lantz said he and his students were particularly interested in the way the game and the city interact . pac - man is free , for example , to try to shed ghosts by running through traffic . and there ' s nothing to prevent the ghosts , say , from asking passers - by , ' ' excuse me , have you seen pac - man ? ' ' the result is a kind of tableau of digital convergence with the physical world , in which humans are game pieces that are monitored and guided over digital networks .\nthe goal of the preliminary run was to tweak the game to make it more competitive , with an eye toward providing a template for others outside the class to design their own versions of the game . in the trial , the ghosts ' team couldn ' t see pac - man on their computer screens , but pac - man could see the ghosts .\nthe goal , mr . lantz said , was to give an edge to pac - man and to ' ' pit the wily individual against the moronic masses , ' ' which the class figures is an even match . the students had hoped to use global positioning systems to track players through the streets , but resorted to cellphones when they found that satellite signals necessary for the positioning systems were affected by tall buildings .\npac - man continued gobbling dots and sprinting back and forth across the village , but things turned grim about an hour into the game , when he headed south and took a right on waverly place .\n' ' we ' ve spotted pac - man , ' ' mr . lantz shouted . 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{"id": 53684, "summary": [{"text": "hear music is the brand name of starbucks ' retail music concept and record label .", "topic": 37}, {"text": "hear music began as a catalog company in cambridge , massachusetts , in 1990 before being purchased by starbucks in 1999 . ", "topic": 12}], "title": "hear music", "paragraphs": ["npr music : new music , music reviews and music news npr music features , streams , live concerts and music news .\nroy mclaren - soothe you - sc preview . ( 192kbs ) by here to hear music\nestablished in 2007 as a joint venture between concord music group and starbucks . hear music is an assumed business name of starcon , llc , mentioned as ' starcon , llc d / b / a hear music ' on some releases .\nhear the stars of tomorrow right here today . hand - picked music from artists on the rise in country .\nthe company will also release his music through online download stores , while it also operates hear music coffee houses where customers can burn tracks onto cds .\nwe want to hear from you ! send us a tip using our anonymous form .\nflip through the photo gallery above to learn more about 10 concept albums that ever country music fan should hear at least once .\nstarbucks opened three flagship concept hear music stores , though all three stores were later converted back to regular starbucks stores when the hear music era ended in late 2008 . the three premier and flagship concept hear music stores were located in bellevue , washington ( located at 545 bellevue avenue ne , opened 11 - 24 - 2006 as a hear music ) , san antonio , texas ( located at 111 west crockett , opened 12 - 9 - 2005 as hear music store ) and miami beach , florida ( located at 605 lincoln road , opened 2 - 14 - 06 ) . there is an informative article here in urltoken about these flagship store locations .\nhear for yourself :\nal hassidi terei\nis a grooving critique of selfishness . richard gehr\nthe company announced plans last week to sign established and new acts to hear music , which has previously released albums of licensed songs .\nhe added he was impressed with hear music ' s plan to use starbucks ' 13 , 500 retail outlets to sell the album .\nas starbucks workers were putting the finishing touches on a new hear music coffeehouse in bellevue this week , meggan mcbride already was won over .\nstarbucks and concord music group proudly announced today that hear music inaugural cd release will be from none other than music legend paul mccartney . the album is slated for release early this summer and will be available at all traditional music retail outlets and starbucks locations internationally .\nyou may not be able to literally hear grace bell\u2019s photographs in her new exhibit , \u201cmusic scene hear . \u201d but you can feel the music playing in many of her heartfelt concert shots and portraits of legends and young lions from the worlds of jazz , blues , rock and classical .\na former starbucks coffee company location at 3 , 500 sf remodeled for a new concept involving sight , sound , and smell for starbucks hear music .\ni remember i had a hear music starbucks card\u2026 . but i gave it to a barista / collector years ago\u2026 . i was a funky blue design .\nglen barros , president of concord music group - which is starbucks ' partner in the hear music venture - said recording artists should be attracted by the idea of a built - in audience in starbucks .\ni hear music is an intimate portrait of the cultural shift in istanbul from traditional to modern , told through the stories of three street vendors when their work suddenly becomes illegal .\nhear for yourself : kyle and r & b singer kehlani bring back eighties pop on\njust a picture .\nmosi reeves\nin an age where music has become somewhat of a disposable commodity , here to hear music is born to rinse clean music ' s limited shelf life , by injecting longevity , class and genuine soul into every release , our belief in quality over quantity will shine through with every track , keeping here to hear ' s musical output at the forefront of the house scenes most innovate and freshest labels . demos @ urltoken\n\u201ci hope people can hear the music , because what i aim for is the moment when sound and picture come together , \u201d said bell , whose new show at la jolla\u2019s athenaeum music & arts library features 150 of her photos .\nnew music and the music that inspired it , from local to legendary . from minnesota public radio .\nthe bellevue coffeehouse will be the fourth hear music locale the company has opened since march 2004 . others are in santa monica , calif . ; san antonio , texas ; and miami .\nstarbucks and music go great together\u2026so this combination of coffee house and music house always impressed me . i have only been to the miami beach store after it has been reformed to a regular store\u2026but i never knew that this was a former hear music store . really nice to know that now .\nsza , bryson tiller , jazmine sullivan \u2014 these are just some of the artists you can expect to hear in season 2 of insecure .\ni\u2019m wondering if you know the history of starbucks music policy after what you\u2019ve written here . i know they went into partnership with concord music group in hear music , and then sold it altogether . what do they sell now ? do they have an arrangement with a label ? would love to know .\ncan you imagine a hear music store now ? it might work to have an entertainment concept starbucks now , but it would have to de - emphasize cds and maybe focus on itunes or other devices .\n\u2013\u2013\u2013 , 2000 , music and humanism : an essay in the aesthetics of music , oxford : oxford university press .\nstarbucks today will open its fourth hear music coffeehouse , the first in the region , in the lodge at bellevue square , where customers can order a double latte , relax on leather couches and burn personalized cds .\nonce upon a time , starbucks bought a small company called hear music . the year was 1999 , and starbucks wanted to expand into the entertainment industry and so they purchased hear music and all five of that company\u2019s existing cd stores . the five stores that began as cd store were remodeled to include a starbucks coffee bar but eventually starbucks decided to close all five of those original stores . here are the five original locations :\nhear for yourself : disc three of the epic kicks off with the blazing , funky 14 - minute piece\nre run home .\nchristopher r . weingarten\n\u2013\u2013\u2013 , 2012 , the music between us : is music a universal language ? , chicago : university of chicago press .\nhear for yourself : their debut ep is available to stream on bandcamp \u2014 four songs , 7 - and - a - half minutes , five bucks . brittany spanos\nmisti poling , an interior designer with starbucks , takes in a tune at the new starbucks hear music coffeehouse at bellevue square . the shop , which lets customers browse , listen to and burn cds at nine stations , . . . more\n\u2013\u2013\u2013 ( ed . ) , 1987 , what is music ? an introduction to the philosophy of music , new york : haven .\nmy own personal experience with the hear music era of starbucks really was not all that favorable . one day as i was out shopping at bellevue square , i stumbled upon the bellevue hear music location . i remember it being a rather jarring music . that was long before i was blogging , and i was not nearly as knowledgeable about starbucks as i am now . i can remember wondering if i was even in a starbucks at all , and think that i had found a cd store with a little starbucks bar . the music was too loud . i made a mental note not to return to that store .\nhear for yourself : stevens may have pam on his side , but that doesn & apos ; t make the static sludge of\nlydia\nany less heartbroken . larry fitzmaurice\nhear for yourself : lindeman & apos ; s pin - point attention to detail turns a late - night phone call into a gorgeous , lonely meditation on\nloyalty .\nhi melody and denise \u2013 i\u2019ve been swamped but thought i\u2019d pop my head in ( i\u2019ll respond to your emails too ) . there used to be a hear music store in the woodfield mall in schaumburg many years ago too ( ~ 2000 ? )\nhere\u2019s a full overview of the series : 1 . understanding the music industry : artist managers and booking agents 2 . understanding the music industry : music publishers , syncs and licensing 3 . understanding the music industry : record labels , a & rs , distribution , pluggers and pr\njb we can ' t forget , though , that this is a marketing concept . i would bet that there are people who , when they first went to womad , went to hear sunny ade or nusrat . if they had been asked ,\nwould you like to hear some english folk music ?\nthey would have said ,\nugh , you must be joking !\nbut over the years , because of their exposure to world music , their ears have been opened to the idea of music that comes out of a tradition . it ' s a marketing crossover .\nspencer kornhaber is a staff writer at the atlantic covering pop culture and music .\n\u2013\u2013\u2013 , 2009 , why music moves us , new york : palgrave macmillan .\n\u2013\u2013\u2013 , 2012 , \u201con defining music\u201d , the monist , 95 : 535\u201355 .\n\u2013\u2013\u2013 , 2011 , \u201cevaluating music\u201d , in gracyk & kania 2011 : 165\u201375 .\nhamilton , andy , 2007 , aesthetics and music , new york : continuum .\n\u2013\u2013\u2013 , 2011 , \u201cunderstanding music\u201d , in gracyk & kania 2011 : 123\u201333 .\n\u2013\u2013\u2013 , 1990a , \u201cthe concept of music\u201d , in levinson 1990f : 267\u201378 .\n\u2013\u2013\u2013 , 1997 , the aesthetics of music , oxford : oxford university press .\n\u2013\u2013\u2013 , 2011 \u201cmusic and imagination\u201d , in gracyk & kania 2011 : 113\u201322 .\n\u2013\u2013\u2013 , 2014 , critique of pure music , oxford : oxford university press .\nkcrw ' s 24 / 7 music channel , curated by morning becomes eclectic .\na celtic roots music channel , brought to you by the thistle & shamrock .\nbob boilen and robin hilton spin new music from emerging bands and musical icons .\nlatino arts and culture explained with music and conversation , presented by felix contreras .\nwhere : athenaeum music & arts library , 1008 wall st . , la jolla\ni did buy a few cds ( hear ) when they were around\u2026 . which i could still , i think , find in my cds somewhere . but , i remember always being disappointed with the music , never liked one of the cds that i bought . ( that i can remember )\nmisti poling , an interior designer with starbucks , takes in a tune at the new starbucks hear music coffeehouse at bellevue square . the shop , which lets customers browse , listen to and burn cds at nine stations , is one of four in the nation and the first in this region . less\n\u2013\u2013\u2013 , 2001 , \u201cmusic in memory and music in the moment \u201d , in new essays on musical understanding , oxford : oxford university press , pp . 183\u2013217 .\n\u2013\u2013\u2013 , 1999 , \u201creply to commentaries on music in the moment \u201d , music perception , 16 ( 4 ) : 485\u201394 . doi : 10 . 2307 / 40285805\nwhy is it important for you guys to be as current as possible ? it\u2019s really important to issa and [ director melina matsoukas ] that the show sounds really fresh and feels very current . the stories and the setting of the show are current day , so we use the music to help set that scene . this is the music that\u2019s playing right now , this is the music that you hear on the radio , this is the music that\u2019s coming out that you\u2019re streaming online right now or you will be in the next month or two .\nhear for yourself :\ntogether or alone ,\nthe first single from gold & stone , is feisty yet wistful , with yun & apos ; s voice ping - ponging between a sigh and a yelp . maura johnston\n\u2013\u2013\u2013 , 2011d , \u201cmusic and metaphor\u201d , in s . davies 2011e : 21\u201334 .\ndebellis , mark , 1995 , music and conceptualization , cambridge : cambridge university press .\n\u2013\u2013\u2013 , 1982 , \u201cmusic and negative emotion\u201d . reprinted in levinson 1990f : 306\u201335 .\n\u2013\u2013\u2013 , 2011 , \u201cmusic and gender\u201d , in gracyk & kania 2011 : 569\u201380 .\ndownload the full series ( 25 + pages ) on\ufeff how the music industry works .\nrd has radio been supportive ? there is world music on radio 3 , but not on radio 2 , which has folk music . do you need to change that ?\na mix of old favorites and new music from npr ' s all songs considered .\nthese people believe in you and most likely care about what you care about , which is so precious and beautiful . everyone has a gift to share and you will likely learn and hear amazing art and ideas from them too .\n\u201cmusic scene hear\u201d also includes such blues and rock pioneers as john lee hooker , bo diddley , muddy waters and b . b . king , as well as such new music mavericks as john cage and the harry partch ensemble . and it showcases such former and current san diego - based greats as james moody , charles mcpherson , mike wofford , holly hofmann , joshua white and jeannie and jimmy cheatham .\nthe radio stations determined what music was broadcast . the event promoters and venue owners chose which bands were allowed to perform live and the distributors curated and pushed music to stores .\nis i remember , round about 1993 or 1994 , salif keita saying to me categorically :\ni don ' t make african popular music , i make world music .\nhear for yourself : inspired by the\nsass\nof rihanna & apos ; s\ntake a bow ,\nballerini & apos ; s debut single ,\nlove me like you mean it ,\nis a top 15 hit \u2014 a huge feat for a new female artist in country music . by beville dunkerley\nsign up for our newsletter and go inside the world of music , culture and entertainment .\n\u2013\u2013\u2013 , 2011 , \u201cmusic\u2019s arousal of emotions\u201d , in gracyk & kania 2011 : 233\u201342 .\ncooke , deryck , 1959 , the language of music , oxford : oxford university press .\n\u2013\u2013\u2013 , 2003b , themes in the philosophy of music , oxford : oxford university press .\n\u2013\u2013\u2013 , 2002 , introduction to a philosophy of music , oxford : oxford university press .\n\u2013\u2013\u2013 , 1997 , music in the moment , ithaca , ny : cornell university press .\nto learn more about how to get on music blogs , check out my new guide .\nplease check out my follow up article to this on\nhow to make music .\n@ karl \u2013 i don\u2019t know if you remember , but there were special silver hear music paper sacks too . i should have included a pic . wongster360 generously sent me one many months ago . maybe when i\u2019m home form work , i\u2019ll update the blog and add that pic . i still need to go back and fix typos !\nauerbach\u2019s love for the music of the late blues legend junior kimbrough resulted in him dropping out of college to pursue a career in rock \u2018n\u2019 roll .\ni ' ve listened to him so much , it ' s just how i hear it , \u201d he said . \u201ci studied him so much , getting f ' s in college when i should ' ve been studying , i was listening to junior ' s music instead\u2026\njazz night in america is a public radio program , a video concert documentary series , and an online home for the music , from npr music , wbgo and jazz at lincoln center .\nwo decades ago ,\nworld music\ndidn ' t exist ; or at least , not as a marketing term . this was a time when the reggae boom had passed , when paul simon had popularised south african music with graceland , and interest in european music was growing thanks to le myst\u00e8re des voix bulgares . no one knew how all this music should be promoted .\nif you read the blog , you can see that these hear music concept stores ended in 2008 and turned back into normal starbucks in 2008 . it looks like you might be sharing here to spread your link \u2026 having said that , i approved your comment because some of my readers might be interested in this remodeled brompton road starbucks in london .\nin 1999 , the chain purchased the music - curation startup hear music , and in the ensuing years established a record label with big aspirations . \u201cwe believe strongly that we can transform the retail record industry , \u201d starbucks chairman howard schultz said in 2004 , and evidently others agreed . paul mccartney ditched emi to become starbucks ' s first signee , saying that the coffee giant seemed more excited about the musical innovation than his record company did .\nthere were also about 45 starbucks stores in austin , texas , and seattle which had cd burning stations . customers could download music and burn their own cds , using these music media bars .\nthe online extension of billboard magazine , urltoken is the essential online destination for the music business .\n\u2013\u2013\u2013 , 1995 , values of art : pictures , poetry and music , london : penguin .\njackendoff , ray , 2011 , \u201cmusic and language\u201d , in gracyk & kania 2011 : 101\u201312 .\nand they were all right , that music video currently has over a billion views on youtube .\nthe online extension of billboard magazine , urltoken is the essential online destination for the music business .\n\u2013\u2013\u2013 , 1993 , \u201cperformative vs critical interpretation in music\u201d , the interpretation of music , michael krausz ( ed . ) , oxford : clarendon press . 33\u201360 . reprinted in levinson 1996c : 60\u201389 .\nalso , an added bonus . . . since you uploaded your music to jamendo , frostwire and free music archive - many content creators go to those sites to find music for their videos . youtube search your name and sort by latest upload date and see if any videos using your music are popping up ! ( make sure you contact the video owner if you aren ' t properly credited . )\nhear for yourself : guitars squeal and soar on\ni & apos ; ve been bored\nas madison , in his gravelly , slackerish voice , shares a worthy sentiment :\ni & apos ; ve been so sick of flowers on everything .\nbrandon geist\n\u2013\u2013\u2013 , 2011b , \u201cemotional contagion from music to listener\u201d , in s . davies 2011e : 47\u201365 .\nhiggins , kathleen marie , 1991 , the music of our lives , philadelphia : temple university press .\n\u2013\u2013\u2013 , 1990f , music , art , and metaphysics , ithaca , ny : cornell university press .\n\u2013\u2013\u2013 , 1995 , music , value and the passions , ithaca , ny : cornell university press .\n\u2013\u2013\u2013 , 2004 , the philosophy of music : theme and variations , edinburgh : edinburgh university press .\n\u2013\u2013\u2013 , 1987 , \u201cthe work of making a work of music\u201d , in alperson 1987 : 101\u201329 .\ncg radio 2 has just got it fixed that it doesn ' t like music in other languages .\naward - winning radio host fiona ritchie explores evolving music from celtic roots in europe and north america .\nit ' s very important for people to hear where my music is going in general , not just with one song ,\nfonsi said before continuing .\ni want people to get where my head is at musically speaking , it ' s a great album with very talented musicians . i ' m really excited to be able to share this with everyone .\ndear lifehacker , i ' d like to release some music i ' ve made , but , for various reasons , i don ' t want to go through a record company . what are my options ? what are the best ways true music lovers can support my music directly rather than through a record company ?\nsir paul mccartney has been unveiled as the first signing to the music label of coffee house chain starbucks .\n\u2013\u2013\u2013 , 2006 , \u201cartistic expression and the hard case of pure music\u201d , in kieran 2006 : 179\u201391 .\nonce your music is on the internet you still need to track down fans . this is the hardest part , but the best thing you can do is make it so your music is accessible in as many places as possible . here ' s a few simple rules to follow after you ' ve uploading your music :\nspread it out to aggregation and radio services : people aren ' t always going to come searching for your music on their own . you need to make it accessible and easy to find . once your music is online , submit links to discovery engines like exfm and urltoken so people can find your music by accident .\njb most records that wouldn ' t have happened without the concept of world music are to me unlistenable .\n\u201ci love how the show encompasses so many decades of jazz and other music in san diego , and how it mixes local people with international jazz artists , \u201d plank said . \u201cgrace really got these artists , like max roach , to open up . her photo of max stopped me in my tracks . i can almost hear his voice when i look at her picture of him . \u201d\nin most cases , youtube will not allow them to use traditionally copyrighted music ( and so much is ) , and these content creators risk getting their video deleted , or even worse , getting their account banned . music that is licensed by creative commons allows these youtubers to use your music and credit you in the description .\ni do remember the whole hear era but i never saw a cd burning station in any store around here\u2026 . ( which is fine with me\u2026 . ) i really am not for all the \u2018screens\u2019 of any kind ( and they\u2019re not around chicago , that i\u2019ve ever seen . ) .\n1 . make music 2 . give it away for free using a cc license 3 . free music = new fans 4 . new fans will reach out via social media and engage , be grateful and love them ! 5 . collect emails from your fans 6 . make more music and give it away for free 7 . email your current fans and ask them to share it 8 . free new music + current fans sharing that music = more new fans 9 . repeat 1 through 8 over and over again . 10 . magical things will happen\ncarrie schulze , of redmond , said it makes sense for starbucks to sell large quantities of music and coffee .\n\u2013\u2013\u2013 , 2011e , musical understandings and other essays on the philosophy of music , oxford : oxford university press .\ndodd , julian , 2007 , works of music : an essay in ontology , oxford : oxford university press .\nif you ' re interested in selling music through google music you do so after paying a one - time $ 25 fee . once you pay the fee , you can upload as many songs or albums as you want .\nsusan\u2019s vocal style is often described as a blend of janis joplin and bonnie raitt . you can hear that influence clearly on susan\u2019s smoking version of koko taylor\u2019s voodoo woman . as for her guitar style : susan was influenced by freddie king , johnny \u2018guitar\u2019 watson , buddy guy and stevie ray vaughan .\nhis latest album heads i win , tails you lose , released on ruf records earlier this year , is receiving great reviews . as did his 2008 debut record open road . you can expect to hear tracks from both records when the oli brown band play some uk dates in october and december 2010 .\nbudd , malcolm , 1985a , music and the emotions : the philosophical theories , london : routledge & kegan paul .\n\u2013\u2013\u2013 , 1987 , \u201csong and music drama\u201d , in alperson 1987 : 283\u2013301 . reprinted in levinson 1990f : 42\u201359 .\nevery young person is exposed to and engaged with current music that promotes , inspires and celebrates positive images and actions .\nalong with making sure the show sounds fresh , we also want to have a unique sound that\u2019s kind of our own signature sound that you wouldn\u2019t hear on any other show . a few years ago , there weren\u2019t a lot of shows using a lot of hip - hop and r & b . eventually , there was more hip - hop getting used on shows and nowadays there are a few more shows where you can hear hip - hop and now r & b featured more . but we want to make sure that we kind of carve out our own sound out of that and using super current and upcoming artist help us achieve that as well because we don\u2019t have to worry as much about other shows having used the same music .\nin the movies : mr . williams\u2019s homages to classical and popular music truly shine in the \u201cstar wars\u201d scenes with diegetic music , music that is visibly performed onscreen , such as in the famous cantina band scene in \u201ca new hope , \u201d and at jabba the hutt\u2019s court in \u201creturn of the jedi . \u201d for the cantina , mr . williams wrote an uncanny approximation of big - band music ; for the court , he did the same with a baroque and classical pastiche .\n@ sbirr \u2013 i totally agree that that san antonio store looks great . i need to do a follow up to this blog article and go visit the one in bellevue and see what it looks like now . i think these were all fairly large stores picked to be hear music stores converted from other stores , and then eventually back to a normal starbucks . i think that is cool you\u2019ve been to the one in florida ! thanks !\n\u2013\u2013\u2013 , 2001 , i wanna be me : rock music and the politics of identity , philadelphia : temple university press .\n\u2013\u2013\u2013 , 1990 , music alone : philosophical reflections on the purely musical experience , ithaca , ny : cornell university press .\n\u2013\u2013\u2013 , 1993 , the fine art of repetition : essays in the philosophy of music , cambridge : cambridge university press .\n\u2013\u2013\u2013 , 2006a , \u201cconcatenationism , architectonicism , and the appreciation of music\u201d , revue internationale de philosophie , 238 : 505\u201314 .\nmeyer , leonard b . , 1956 , emotion and meaning in music , chicago , il : university of chicago press .\n\u2013\u2013\u2013 , 2007 , \u201c persona , sometimes grata : on the appreciation of expressive music\u201d , in stock 2007 : 130\u201346 .\nthe second episode covers music publishers , the different types and talk of synchronizations ( also known as syncs ) and licensing .\nwhether you\u2019re looking to get signed or want to distribute independently , it is important to understand the complexities of music distribution .\nthere are a couple of dimensions to most solutions of the puzzle of pure music\u2019s value . one is the extent to which it is agreed that music really is abstract . to the extent that one thinks that music is not unrelated to the real world , one will be able to argue that music\u2019s value is at least no more puzzling than the value of arts more obviously related to the real world , such as literature and representational painting and sculpture . ( see ridley 2004 for an extended critique of taking the concept of \u201cpure\u201d music as central to musical aesthetics . ) the other dimension to most solutions of the puzzle of pure music\u2019s value is the extent to which one thinks the abstractness of music is the source of its value . thus , two theorists might agree on the extent to which music is related to the real world ( by being expressive , say ) , yet one locate its primary value in that expressiveness while the other locates it in its abstract , purely formal features .\ncg reggae isn ' t world music . if you have the box already , it doesn ' t need to clutter up the world - music box . there is a finite amount of space in here . it ' s the same with folk . eliza carthy has the folk awards ; she doesn ' t need to be in the world - music awards as well .\nafter composing the song with ender , fonsi called on his producers andr\u00e9s torres and mauricio rengifo to put together his vision for the track .\nin a matter of three hours , maybe even less , we had 80 % of the production that you hear now . the main sound is there . that was it ,\nthe singer says .\nthat ' s what got the ball rolling . we put the cuatro , which is the spanish guitar that you hear in the beginning . that ' s a very typical instrument from puerto rico . that ' s normally huge for very traditional music . we thought that it would be a very interesting sound to gel both the pop world and the urban world , but also for the song to have musicality and not just be another urban - pop song .\nsince then , i have returned to istanbul a number of times for extended periods up until 2015 . every visit was dedicated to deepening my research and to shooting portions of my film , istanbul streets : i hear music . i wanted to capture the urban changes as they were happening slowly over time . as an outsider , i also felt it was important to spend as much time as possible in istanbul and do my best to understand the situation from a local perspective .\n\u201cgrace did such a good job of collecting all our lives in one place . these photos are an integral part of american music history . they should be shown to kids and music students . i hope the whole city of san diego can see this . \u201d\nthere are two main questions asked about our emotional responses to pure music , apart from what role they play in expressiveness . the first is analogous to the \u201cparadox of fiction\u201d . it is not clear why we should respond emotionally to expressive music when we know that no one is undergoing the emotions expressed . the second is a variant of the \u201cparadox of tragedy\u201d . if some music arouses \u201cnegative\u201d emotional responses in us , such as sadness , why do we seek out the experience of such music ? i address these questions in turn .\nlerdahl , fred & ray s . jackendoff , 1983 , a generative theory of tonal music , cambridge , ma : mit press .\nthose were the days when music was played from vinyl discs and cassette tapes , and when the discovery of music was limited to listening to the radio , going to a venue to see a live - show or by browsing your favorite section in the record store .\ncg i don ' t fit into that model . i ' ve been listening to this music and it makes me feel nauseous .\nnpr music presents from the top program highlights . for the complete from the top program website , visit www . fromthetop . org .\nwow , the two story store is very nice ! it\u2019s kind of an apple store mixed with a starbucks . the pictures that have the holiday merchandise just happen to be from my favorite christmas setup at starbucks ! i loved the tables that had christmas trees made out of pounds of coffee ! these stores wouldn\u2019t have been able to survive under the current lean starbucks standards , i would assume ! nonetheless , very well designed stores . oh , and how can i forget , hearing \u201cyou\u2019re listening to hear music , the sound of music at starbucks , exclusively on xm radio\u201d being played a thousand times a day in store !\nthe street vendors ' calls stand out like soloists against a playful backdrop of a musical urban soundscape . it is the counterpoint to the important social struggles that the protagonists of the film face every day as they fight to keep their place in the new order that the city is imposing on them . i hope my film will inspire viewers to appreciate diversity , pay attention to what surrounds them so that it doesn ' t disappear , and maybe even hear music where before they heard noise .\nthe profound middlebrowness of starbucks and many of its music offerings can ' t be disputed ; the first cd the store offered , in 1994 , was by kenny g . but it ' s worth remembering that not too long ago , starbucks was seen as a record - industry rebel , and the effective shuttering of its retail - music arm suggests that one vision for the future of music is dead .\ni owe a big thank you to a very loyal reader of this blog who sent me all of her ( or his ? ) photos for this article . this person doesn\u2019t comment on the blog , but i have exchanged enough emails with her to know that she is powerfully passionate about starbucks , and more knowledgeable than i . the information in this blog doesn\u2019t quite match the wikipedia article on hear music , but i trust my source . all of the photos are courtesy of this anonymous reader .\ndavies , stephen , 1987 , \u201cthe evaluation of music\u201d , in alperson 1987 : 305\u2013325 . reprinted in s . davies 2003 : 195\u2013212 .\ngracyk , theodore & andrew kania ( eds . ) , 2011 , the routledge companion to philosophy and music , new york : routledge .\n\u2013\u2013\u2013 , 2005 , deeper than reason : emotion and its role in literature , music , and art , oxford : oxford university press .\nsmith , jeff , 1996 , \u201cunheard melodies ? a critique of psychoanalytic theories of film music\u201d , in bordwell & carroll 1996 : 230\u201347 .\njuan pablo reinvented and relaunched the mindtrip imprint , showcasing the full degree of his sound . the label changed its name from mindtrip music to\nso . . . let ' s begin . . . my 10 tips to\nmake it\nin the music industry . . .\nget about 10 , 000 visits and 200 music submissions a day . how are you supposed to make your email to them stand out ?\nsubscribe to the all - new rolling stone ! everything you need to know from the authority on music , entertainment , politics and pop culture .\ngoehr , lydia , 1992 , the imaginary museum of musical works : an essay in the philosophy of music , oxford : oxford university press .\nstock , kathleen ( ed . ) , 2007 , philosophers on music : experience , meaning , and work , oxford : oxford university press .\ncg my reservation about the term\nworld music\nhas always been that all the great terms - like jazz , reggae , rock ' n ' roll - sound musical . they come up in songs . nobody is ever going to have a song title with that phrase\nworld music\nin it . if you took the word\nmusic\naway , and just called it\nworld\n, that would be better .\none might simply deny that we respond emotionally to music . r . a . sharpe ( 2000 : 1\u201383 ) , while stopping short of outright denial , suggests that our emotional responses to music are a much smaller component of our understanding experience of it than the philosophical literature on the topic would suggest ( see also zangwill 2004 ) . peter kivy ( 1999 ) goes almost all the way , arguing that those who report emotional reactions to music are confusing the pleasure they take in the beauty of the music , in all its expressive individuality , with the feeling of the emotion expressed .\nin classical music : as with han and leia\u2019s theme , a direct comparison in the canon isn\u2019t easily apparent . but mr . williams\u2019s score here does recall the music of prokofiev . listen , for example , to this moment from the ballet \u201cromeo and juliet\u201d ; it is the leitmotif for romeo and his friends , mercutio and benvolio . the music , like mr . williams\u2019s theme for the ewoks , reflects the boys\u2019 playful behavior and lightness .\nafter talking with a few musicians , the two most recommended services for this are tunecore and cd baby . for around $ 35 - $ 40 both of these services will upload and sell your music on amazon , itunes , beatport , facebook , emusic , and a host of other stores . they also send your music to the big streaming and radio services . you retain your rights to your music , but they handle the submission process .\nthis leads to two types of intellectual property , called music copyrights . one for the song , another for the sound recording . the song is typically represented by a publisher , whereas the sound recording is represented by a record label . for a better understanding , read my guide on music copyright .\neach week , npr ' s award - winning program showcases both acclaimed artists and up - and - coming performers as they share music and memories .\nthis may seems strange and make some feel uncomfortable , but yes - - let others make money off of your music , without paying you anything .\n@ anahid \u2013 thanks for stopping by the blog . i wish i knew more about the business arrangement of how starbucks finds music for their stores and which cds they sell . there was a partner named timothy jones who very early on was very involved with the music business . i have heard that he is now retired , after a long starbucks career . i\u2019ve thought about asking pr to set me up with someone who could be interviewed with music questions , because it\u2019s a common question i get . i\u2019ve gotten tons of emails that essentially ask me how people can get their music sold in starbucks .\nof course , you might be an independent musician who already has a good following of people and who ' s not interested in giving your music away for free or letting people pay whatever they want . you can still use bandcamp as a storefront with set prices , but if you want to get your music onto the big stores like google music , amazon , and itunes , you have to go through a distribution service and pay a little money .\nmr . stollman prided himself on a hands - off policy with regard to the music\u2019s creation : \u201cthe artists alone decide what you hear on their esp - disk , \u201d read a slogan on the record sleeves . but he also developed a reputation for not paying his artists fairly . in her book \u201cas serious as your life : the story of the new jazz\u201d ( 1977 ) , valerie wilmer wrote that \u201cas far as many of the new musicians were concerned , bernard stollman became simultaneously the most hated and most needed man in the recording industry . \u201d\nthe two go together , especially in seattle where people are into their music and coffee ,\nschulze said .\ni like the idea .\nmy film also pays tribute to the cms istanbul street vendor concert , to ismet s\u0131ral and to woodstock ' s creative music studio ' s musical approach .\nbicknell , jeanette , 2007 , \u201cexplaining strong emotional responses to music : sociality and intimacy\u201d , journal of consciousness studies , 14 ( 12 ) : 5\u201323 .\nthis concludes the third episode of the understanding the music industry . in our next episode we will go in - depth about record label deals and agreements .\njust upload all of your cc by music to a youtube channel with a picture of you / your album art and your cc license in the description .\ndear aspiring , up until a couple of years ago , your best option may have involved setting up a myspace profile and throwing some music on . nowadays , you have a few great options to choose from . over the years i have tried every store and distribution service i ' ve come across as both a listener and an amateur musician . it ' s not hard to skip the record labels and sell and distribute music on your own . let ' s start by taking a look at how you can skip the labels and get your music online before we move onto making sure music - lovers can find it easily .\nok , so assuming that you now have chosen a creative commons license , it ' s time to submit your music to some of the most awesome creative commons sites out there . check out jamendo , frostwire and free music archive . these sites host cc music and have large member bases so you ' ll immediately start to see plays and downloads . congrats ! you have begun to build a fan base ! ( there are definitely more of these types of sites - -\nif you ' re not into learning business / marketing , get someone on your team that wants to learn it while you learn to evolve your music . i partnered with someone that loves my music and loves marketing , and it helps if you love and enjoy each other as people and have similar spiritual and creative interests !\ncg people started to make what they thought was world music . ian anderson at rogue records put out a wonderful cassette made in senegal by baaba maal , which was pure world music as all of us thought about it . baaba maal was subsequently signed to island records , and began to make what he and his producers conceived as\nworld music\n. it was a hotchpotch , a hybrid , a fusion - but it would not have existed before we came up with this term .\nentertainment weekly : i know a lot of music supervisors spend the hiatus listening to new music and put together playlists for producers right before production starts up again . did you do that for issa ? kier lehman : yeah , i definitely pull a bunch of music during the off - season . as we\u2019re kind of gearing up and i start seeing scripts come through , i start reaching out to my contacts and doing research on what new artists would be good for the show . then i start putting together batches to music that i send over to the producers and editorial for them to keep in mind and use as they start putting the shows together .\n\u2013\u2013\u2013 , 2014b , \u201cthe possibility of profound music\u201d , british journal of aesthetics , 54 ( 3 ) : 299\u2013322 . doi : 10 . 1093 / aesthj / ayu031\n\u2013\u2013\u2013 , 1983b , \u201cplatonism in music : another kind of defense\u201d , american philosophical quarterly , 24 ( 3 ) : 245\u2013252 . reprinted in kivy 1993 : 59\u201374 .\nyou have three different choices for charging for your music : free , pay - what - you - want , and a set price . each has their own advantages and different services that work better . knowing that , let ' s break down the best places to upload your music based on how much you want for it .\ntag your songs properly : for several years i worked at a weekly paper covering local music and the biggest way musicians shoot themselves in the foot is by not tagging their music properly . sites like soundcloud or bandcamp let you pick your genre or location because it helps people find you . use genre tags properly and honestly . it might seem funny to throw your song in the\nsalsa\nsection , but it makes it hard for people to get an idea of what the music really sounds like . include your location too , because if anyone ever wants to write about your music , the first thing they want to know is where you ' re from .\nrubin : i was a fan of rap music since i was in high school , and there was a radio show called\nmr . magic ' s rap attack on whbi\n, and i would listen to that every week and it was on for an hour \u2014 and during that hour that was the only place you could hear hip hop on the radio - and i ' d listen to it and would record it every week on a cassette recorder \u2014 and then listen back to it all week . i liked punk rock , and it seemed like a new breed of punk rock to me .\nthe clich\u00e9 that music is \u201cthe language of the emotions\u201d is often considered as a possible starting point for a theory of musical expressiveness . the idea combines the attractive simplicity of conventionality that associationism makes the basis of music\u2019s meaning with the formalist notion that music\u2019s order is to be understood in terms of syntax . ( see lerdahl & jackendoff 1983 for a theory along the latter lines . ) however , although deryck cooke ( 1959 ) and leonard meyer ( 1956 ) are often cited as proponents , it is not clear that anyone holds a full - blown version of the theory . the central problem is the great disparities between language and music , in terms of the ways in which each is both syntactic and semantic ( jackendoff 2011 ) . a serious subsidiary problem is that even if music were about the emotions in the way that language can be , that would not account for music\u2019s expressiveness . the sentence \u201ci am sad\u201d is about the emotions , but it is not expressive of sadness in the way a sad face is , though i could use either to express my sadness . most people agree that music\u2019s relation to emotion is more like that of a sad face than that of a sentence . ( this last criticism is also applicable to susanne langer\u2019s theory ( 1953 ) that music is about the emotions in a symbolic yet non - linguistic way . )\nwho are you most excited for the audience to hear ? it\u2019s all exciting to me because of just how well everything works together and how great the episodes are . we have a couple featured uses so far from the new sza album , which are really well - tied into our story line even though her album was written separately from the show , but it really speaks to a lot of the story lines that we have going this season .\nfor me , the great thing is the commitment and the passion and the love of music , which as an artist is good to see ,\nhe said .\n\u2013\u2013\u2013 , 1998 , the quest for voice : on music , politics , and the limits of philosophy : the 1997 ernest bloch lectures , oxford : oxford university press .\ngoldman , alan , 1992 , \u201cthe value of music\u201d , journal of aesthetics and art criticism , 50 ( 1 ) : 35\u201344 . doi : 10 . 2307 / 431065\n\u2013\u2013\u2013 , 2007 , listening to popular music : or , how i learned to stop worrying and love led zeppelin , ann arbor , mi : university of michigan press .\nscruton , roger , 1983 , \u201cunderstanding music\u201d , in the aesthetic understanding : essays in the philosophy of art and culture , manchester : carcanet press , pp . 77\u2013100 .\nnewly formed record label from starbucks entertainment and concord music group to release paul mccartney first new studio album in nearly two years featuring all new songs from the legendary artist .\nunsurprisingly , perhaps , those who take the experience of music\u2019s expressiveness to be a more intimately emotional one ( through being predicated on imaginative engagement with the music , say ) , tend to emphasize that experience as more central to musical understanding , and thus attribute a larger part of music\u2019s value to its expressiveness . those , on the other hand , whose theory of the experience of musical expressiveness is more distanced ( a matter of noticed resemblance , say ) , tend to place less weight on this element in their theories of musical value . at one extreme of this spectrum is the position that denies music to be expressive at all , and thus cannot attribute music\u2019s value to its expressiveness ( most notably hanslick 1854 ; see also zangwill 2004 ) . apart from this extreme position , most theorists agree that music\u2019s value is to be located in different kinds of experience , including the experience of formal and expressive features ; their disagreements are mostly about the relative weight of these different kinds of experiences in a complete account of musical value ."]}
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", "topic": 0}], "title": "microillusions", "paragraphs": ["microillusions - wikipedia ( information about the company on the open encyclopedia site . )\nthe microillusions booth at the january 1988 amiexpo show in los angeles , which filled half of one wall inside the westin bonaventure\u2019s convention space .\nmicroillusions was an american game developer and publisher active from the 1970ies to the 1990ies . they primarily released original games for the amiga . the company went defunct in 1990 .\nmany years later , i went over all the royalty statements i had gotten from microillusions , and discovered that there were lots of basic arithmetic errors in them \u2014 and not always in jim\u2019s favor .\n' ' craps academy ' ' is $ 39 . 95 for the amiga . microillusions is at 17408 chatsworth street , granada hills , calif . 91344 : phone ( 800 ) 522 - 2041 .\ndemo from photon paint 2 . 0 by oren peli program design by oren peli and yuval goldstein special brush effects : eyal piassetsky additional programming : amir zbeda copyright ( c ) 1987 , 1988 , 1989 bazbosoft ! and microillusions\nmicroillusions not only published games , but produced applications & computer peripherals for amiga , atari st and c64 . it went bankrupt in 1990 / 91 . hollyware entertainment was formed out of its ashes by ex - employee , david boyles .\npart of microillusions ' one to one series , which also included galactic invasion & fire power . games are characterised by split - screens & 2 player modem support ( 1200 baud only ) . distributed in the uk by activision . docs are contained in - game .\nmy financial relationship with microillusions was long and complicated . jim wasn\u2019t a good businessman . that was not unusual for the software industry at the time , but there was so much wide - open opportunity that any half - competent person could start a software business and be moderately successful .\nnot so wholesome - sounding is the micro - vice series from microillusions , whose latest entry is ' ' craps academy . ' ' this too is an instructional program , with a booklet full of numbers and advice , but what chiefly distinguishes it is the sheer beauty of the amiga graphics .\none suspects that the real cause behind these failures and so many others was a nemesis of microillusions\u2019s own making that also plagued many others in the amiga\u2019s home - grown software industry : a simple lack of business acumen , and with it an associated tendency to place dreams before ethics . rather than belabor the point too much more personally , i\u2019ll deliver david joiner\u2019s take on jim steinert\u2019s idea of running a business :\nhe leased an office for his new venture microillusions a few blocks from his store , and also picked up the lease on a small house to form a little software - development commune consisting of joiner and three of his friends , talented artists and / or programmers all . joiner describes the first year or two he spent creating inside that little house as \u201cprobably the best time of my life . we really felt like we were building the future . \u201d\nmicroillusions also produces a realistic ' ' blackjack academy . ' ' a nice feature of both the craps and blackjack programs is that you can choose the rules of a favorite casino , or make your own . ' ' blackjack academy ' ' is $ 39 . 95 for amiga , commodore 64 / 128 and apple ii ' s , and $ 42 . 95 , with both 5 . 25 - inch and 3 . 5 - inch diskettes , for ms - dos computers .\nwhile i\u2019m very aware of the collapse of activision / mediagenic and the cataclysmic or near - cataclysmic effect it had on many smaller companies , there are mentions in amazing computing of microillusions being dropped before that happened . but as it happens , i\u2019m going to be writing an article about the mediagenic bankruptcy very soon , so will keep an eye out for necessary revisions here . in the meantime , if you\u2019d like to share a little more about your sources for this information , either here or via email , i\u2019d certainly love to hear more .\nclassic rpg . the three brothers , introduced in the first game , have been teleported to a foreign country where they have to save the local people from evil powers spreading in the once peaceful lands . the graphics resemble those in\nas you might already know , the dreamer ' s guild went out of business while making the game , and towards the end , had to release it quickly in order for it to be released at all . therefore , a lot of things were missed , not finished , left half done .\nyou can find all sorts of quest items throughout the game , though you will not be able to do a thing with them . entire parts of the game were removed , such as the island of ion . the island where you are suppose to find the 3rd lost key ! ( the first key being the ' tesseract key ' that you can find in the game , giving you the option to travel in the astral dimension , the 2nd key is still unknown ) .\nthe is a mentioning of the 3rd key is in one of the books that you can read in the game , the book is called\nthe three keys\n, and goes as following :\nthe un - named key , sometimes called ' ratom ' s horrible bag ' was used only once . found by the mage ratom in the land ione that once sat in farr ' s northeast corner , the key first manifested itself as a bag capable of holding its own weight one million times over . ratom , ever foolish and arrogant , turned the bag inside - out to study how it worked . it slowly enveloped the entire land , threatening to ingest all of farr and the known universe . was it not for the party of the amorphous blob halting its expansion by sewing the bag up with the platinum string from the belly of the witch king , the un - named ' s ravenous appetite may have destroyed even the eternals . the bag is thought to be destroyed , tossed into the acid eddies of the astral plane by the great warrior pylanthius .\nalas , joe pearce , a major name in the dreamer ' s guild , one of the main programmers , said :\nin halls of the dead , my programming work was mainly on the island of ione , which sadly was never released with the game .\nsome piece of the island still remains in the game , but can only be reached by using a cheat item ( see the cheats section ) .\nfta2 fansite ( faery tale adventure ii : halls of the dead fanpage . includes information about the game , the dreamer ' s guild , staff , special maps and walkthroughs . )\nonce upon a time , the people of holm lived happily and peacefully , protected by a powerful talisman . but one day , their land was attacked , and the talisman stolen . a brave warrior went out to investigate the talisman ' s disappearance , but returned mortally wounded . before he died , he told his three sons that the talisman was stolen by the evil necromancer , and must be retrieved at all costs . . .\nis a role - playing game in which the player can assume control of any of the three brothers - julian , philip , or kevin . each of the three has his own strengths : julian is the archetypal melee fighter , philip has high luck and intelligence , while kevin is known for his kindness . should the player fail while controlling one of the brothers , the next one will replace him . each brother will be revived a few times when vanquished by an enemy , until his luck runs out , at which point he will die permanently .\nmuch of the gameplay is dedicated to exploring the large world , interacting with non - playable characters and building up the brothers ' combat abilities by participating in battles . the fastest - growing parameter is bravery , which is comparable to experience points and strength combined . each defeated enemy yields bravery points ; as it grows , so does the hero ' s vitality ( maximum hit points ) , albeit at a slower rate . combat system is rather simple and is done in action style , with the player pressing a key or a mouse button while navigating the protagonist towards or away from the enemy . predating\n, the game has a day and night cycle , and the main character has to eat and rest .\nis notable for having a very vast world , usually considered the largest ever created for a video game at the time of its release . players can explore approximately 17 , 000 screens of terrain . the world is also interconnected , i . e . there are no transitions between different types of areas . items can be dropped by enemies as well as found anywhere in the game ' s world . there is also npc interaction and quests the protagonist can undertake .\nwith the notable exception of electronic arts , the established american software industry was uncertain what to make of the amiga in the wake of its initial release . impressive as the machine was , it was also an expensive proposition from a parent company best known for much cheaper computers \u2014 and a parent company that was in a financial freefall to boot . thus most publishers confined their support to inexpensive ports of existing titles that wouldn\u2019t break the bank if , as so many expected , neither commodore nor their amiga were still around in a year or so .\nthe faery tale adventure is the story of three brothers who set out to save their village of tambry from an evil necromancer . their quest will require one or more of them \u2014 if you get one of them killed , you automatically take the reins of another \u2014 to traverse the vast world of holm from end to end , a process that by itself could take you the player hours of real time if journeying entirely on foot . whilst traveling , you must also fight monsters and assemble the clues necessary to complete your quest .\nit\u2019s difficult to convey using words just how lovely and lyrical your journeys around holm can be . even screenshots don\u2019t do the faery tale adventure justice ; this is a game that really must be seen and heard in action . here , then , is just a little taste , in which i take a magical ride on the back of a giant turtle to visit a sorceress in her crystalline lair .\nif it\u2019s difficult to fully describe the experience of playing the faery tale adventure using words , it\u2019s doubly difficult to explain just how stunning it was in its day . note the depth - giving isometric perspective , still a rarity in games of the mid - 1980s . note the way that characters and things cast subtle shadows . and note how the entirety of the world is presented at the same scale . gone is the wilderness / town dichotomy of the ultima games , in which the latter blow up from tiny spots on the map to self - contained worlds of their own when you step into them . in the faery tale adventure , if it\u2019s small ( or big ) on the outside , it\u2019s small ( or big ) on the inside . i\u2019d also tell you to note the wonderful music , except that i\u2019m quite sure you already have ( assuming you have the sound turned on , of course ) . seldom has music made a game what it is to quite the extent it does this one .\nleaving aside the goal of actually solving the game , which is kind of hopeless \u2014 we\u2019ll get to that in a moment \u2014 the faery tale adventure is all about the rhythm of wandering , following roadways and peeking into hidden corners as the music plays and day turns to night and back again . like another early amiga landmark , defender of the crown , and unlike far too many other games on this platform and others , it has a textured aesthetic all its own that\u2019s much more memorable than the bloody action - movie pyrotechnics so typical of games then and now . play it just a little , and you\u2019ll never , ever forget it .\nthat every bit of this vast world and all that makes it up \u2014 code , art , and music alike \u2014 was created virtually unaided by david joiner in about seven months never ceases to amaze me . this leonardo had found his niche at last :\nit\u2019s ironic because when i was growing up i was never able to focus on one single creative outlet and ignore the others \u2014 and this was considered a disadvantage . people would tell me that i had to learn to focus on one thing . otherwise i would never be successful , just be a dilettante . i struggled to find a profession which would use all of my skills , not just some of them .\ndavid joiner all dressed up in his armor for the faery tale adventure package .\njim and i also differed in our approach to business ethics . he imagined himself to be a sharp dealer , and once boasted to me how he \u201csaved money\u201d in dealing with disk - duplication companies . you see , at the time there were companies which would do all the duplication work \u2014 that is , make copies of the floppy disks , print the packaging , and assemble the boxes . and many of these companies offered ninety - day terms \u2014 that is , you didn\u2019t have to pay for ninety days , so you could use the money you made selling the product to pay back the duplicators . this made it possible to be an entrepreneur with very little startup capital , other than the sweat equity of writing software .\nwell , jim\u2019s idea was that when the ninety days come up you simply refuse to pay \u2014 and then , eight months later when the duplicators eventually get around to suing you , you settle out of court for like one - third of the money . this same kind of playing fast and loose with the rules is what caused him to lose the hasbro [ sic . \u2014 i believe he means hanna - barbera ] contract , which up to that point had been an incredibly valuable asset to the company .\nby then joiner had long since moved on to greener pastures in games and other forms of software development , although he would never again helm quite so impactful a project as the faery tale adventure . the writing had been on the wall for software leonardos even as he was creating his masterwork . working with a new development team who called themselves the dreamer\u2019s guild , he did belatedly create halls of the dead : the faery tale adventure ii in 1997 . in the tradition of its predecessor , it looked and initially seemed to play great , but showed itself over time to be half - finished and well - nigh uncompleteable .\n( sources : computer gaming world of february 1988 and october 1991 ; commodore magazine of september 1989 ; amazing computing of august 1987 , april 1988 , june 1988 , august 1989 , october 1989 , march 1990 , april 1990 , october 1991 , december 1991 , and april 1992 ; info of april 1992 . the home page of david joiner ( talin ) hasn\u2019t been updated since 2000 , but was nevertheless very useful . still more useful was an interview with joiner done by amiga lore . )\nthe music at the beginning of the game is a distorted mess in this version , the only otherwise working one i could find . this is down to one of the few differences between the amiga 1000 , for which the game was originally designed , and later amiga models \u2014 a sound pointer doesn\u2019t get automatically set in the latter . if you just give it a moment , the music will resolve from dissonance to consonance and will play as it should henceforward . i think it\u2019s kind of a cool effect , actually \u2014 but then i occasionally blast sonic youth , much to my wife\u2019s chagrin , so take that with a grain of salt .\nnote that you will need to answer a few copy - protection questions at the beginning by using the map included in the zip .\nfor those of you who are hopeless completionists , i\u2019ve also included with this zip the computer gaming world review that gives much valuable guidance on how to pursue your ( otherwise almost certainly futile ) quest .\nby far the easiest way to get started in amiga emulation and to play this game and the other amiga games i\u2019ll be featuring in this blog for quite some time to come is by purchasing cloanto\u2019s amiga forever package . it makes the whole process pretty painless . \u21a9\ni actually like that music bug , it reminds me of times , when i used to load ordinary ms - dos system files to fast tracker and used them as samples in my tracks .\nanyway , if anyone is interested : music bug is fixed in whdload version of the game .\nthis comment may be \u201cpathetic home team pride\u201d and a narrow excuse for one , but it did get my attention seeing that david joiner had programmed the radio shack color computer before getting into the amiga . i still might not have dared bring it up save for a brief note in your \u201cthe future was here\u201d that newtek\u2019s tim jemison had also programmed the color computer ; it at least lets me muse whether there was some particular attraction or advantage in moving from the motorola 6809 to the 68000 ( and i\u2019ve seen ads in \u201catari explorer\u201d magazine by a company called michtron , who had also run ads in the color computer magazine \u201cthe rainbow . \u201d ) \u201cbrand loyalty\u201d could have been a tricky thing with personal computers in the latter 1980s .\nin any case , i bought amiga forever a while ago and used to to get an emulator running , although i could definitely do more with it in the future .\nthere were a few color computer developers who migrated to the amiga , but i don\u2019t think it was down to any similarities between the 6809 and 68000 . it\u2019s my understanding that the 6809\u2019s assembly language was effectively a superset of the 6502\u2019s , such that if you knew 6502 assembly you could program the 6809 quite effectively . i\u2019ve never programmed the 6809 , but i have the 6502 and the 68000 , and they really are completely different architectures .\notherwise i have no great explanation . maybe a strange fondness for good computers that just don\u2019t get no respect ? no\u2026 probably just coincidence . : )\nleaving aside the goal of actually solving the game , which is kind of hopeless [ \u2026 ] it has a textured aesthetic all its own that\u2019s much more memorable than the bloody action - movie pyrotechnics so typical of games then and now . play it just a little , and you\u2019ll never , ever forget it .\neh , well , i played it a little , and i pretty much forgot it until now , despite the fact that i think i still have the square - folder - type c64 package out in the garage somewhere with the disk in it . i always found games like this too difficult , too easy to get killed when you\u2019re barely a few steps out of the starting town , or in some cases when your first adventures are still within it . ( see also drakken , bard\u2019s tale , knights of legend , etc . ) i wonder now if this was a way to squeeze out more gameplay hours , though in my case it meant more things ending up on the shelf afterwards untouched after about 30 minutes\u2019 play . ( i guess i\u2019m too much of a softie . )\nfair enough\u2026 but i would suggest that this is a game that really needs to be experienced on the amiga . ; )\nnice writeup . i bought the c64 version of this game from toys r us back in the day .\ni remember being amazed by the graphics and scope \u2013 but the loading times , oh man .\nminutes to enter a house , minutes to exit it . completely unplayable for an impatient kid !\n\u201cnote the way that characters and things cast subtle shadows that lengthen and change position as the sun works its way around the sky . \u201d\ni would say that not enough time passes in the video to make this clear , but , rather embarrassingly , i\u2019m now not at all sure that the effect is present at all . ( the shadows are , that is , but i\u2019m not sure they really change position . ) excised that bit in the name of erring on the side of caution . thanks !\n\u201cmoments of wonder , like the first time you hitch a ride on that turtle you see above \u2014 or , even better , on a majestic swan \u2014 do crop up from time to time , but far too infrequently . the final impression is of nothing so much as a beautiful world running inside a marvelous engine that\u2019s now just waiting for a designer to come along and , you know , write an actual game for it all . \u201d\nyou\u2019re right that there\u2019s a certain tension here , one that\u2019s shared with a lot of other sprawling old - school games like the ultimas . i feel like the best compromise might be to go ahead and include some crazy , secret easter eggs to reward the hardcore , but to make them non - essential to victory . this way you create a game that\u2019s solvable by everyone without destroying the joy of stumbling across the magical and unexpected for those people who want to plumb every depth and explore every nook and cranny . i\u2019m no expert on console games , but i believe that nintendo tended to be quite good at doing this .\nsame here ! interestingly , the first question on the amiga was always \u201cmake haste , but take\u2026 ? \u201d i believe there were about 10 questions , and the answers tended to rhyme somewhat .\nfight , might , right , night , knight , light , fright\u2026 . : )\ngreat write - up ! back then the graphics and music blew me away on the amiga 500 and they still do ( sadly on a emulator these days ) \u2026 . i even play this game now and then to bring back memories .\nwhen i read the story about joiner and his struggles around his creativity i felt somehow connected , which even enforced my admiration to the game and creator . i\u2019m also a creative guy and still searching for a project / way of living which demands on all my creativity ( music , writing , drawing , love for pixel art , almost the same as joiner except for the programming : ) ) .\ncoincidentally i\u2019ve just started to do some research to transcribe some of the game tunes for acoustic guitar ( complete with bass and melody , aka fingerpicking ) and make them playable / soundable while i\u2019m not playing the game . i probably will put it online when it is finished .\ni\u2019m quite a dreamer so a few days ago i thought even about launching a website / memorial for fta , where every single video , musical piece , game rom and art could be finded . or\u2026 . initiate a new version which stays close to the original , but with better balance and story line . but , you know , time is the evil man here . anyway , i would love to stay in contact with people and if anyone would initiate this kind of project i will be the first to offer help where possible .\na very fair and thoughtful appraisal of what probably was my favorite amiga game \u2013 it was for sure the one i spent most time on .\nat the time i found the ultima series too geeky and zelda too gamey . and i certainly wasn\u2019t interested in dungeon master or wizardy \u2013 those i found as unappealing as paper and pen rpgs . faery tale , however , was a breath of fresh air to me . the directness of a single - scale , seamless world : 17 000 smoothly scrolling screens which invited you to stroll around in the landscape of your childhood\u2019s fairy tales ! the music , of course , helped to make the experience intoxicatingly immersive .\ngraphically , too , it was way ahead . it made ultima iv look boring and it made the legend of zelda look crude . i find it mostly resembles ultima vii , which didn\u2019t arrive until 1992 , but it is also similar to chris roberts\u2019s c64 rpg times of lore from 1988 ( that game engine might be even more impressive than joiner\u2019s ) .\nit is true that the breadcrumbs from time to time are very sparsely dispersed . i did manage to solve the game but i also remember that i had some help from a hint page in either commodore user or computer & videogames . some solutions struck me as far - fetched but i reasoned that they probably only seemed so because i had a pirated copy and hadn\u2019t read the manual . i guess i was wrong about that .\nby the way , i just finished the future was here and enjoyed it immensely . i enjoyed the platform studies of atari vcs and nes too , but found the writing styles of those two books just a little cumbersome ( still very impressive works ) . i\u2019d love to read a c64 platform studies by you !\nsadly , the amiga platform never really stood a chance , commodore was a great technology company and horrible at marketing . the c64 is listed in the guinness world records as the highest - selling single computer model of all time .\nit was activision / mediagenic that was failing , they lost a multi - year patent infringement suit , they were not paying the affiliated labels , and to make matters worse , before they filed bankruptcy , activision / mediagenic \u201cstuffed\u201d the distribution channels with software from every affiliate , collected the money from the distributors , and didn\u2019t pay the affiliated labels . most affiliated labels went out of business when activision / mediagenic went under . those affiliated labels that tried to continue after activision / mediagenic bankruptcy were met with an insurmountable mountain of inventory \u201creturns\u201d from the distributors .\nthe hanna - barbara license ; games , paint and animation titles that were being developed for pc / amiga / atari / sega / gameboy all died with activision / mediagenic bankruptcy as did many other titles in development by the activision / mediagenic affiliated labels .\noh , man ! i had no idea so many of the software i remember from my childhood was the work of these guys . i never played fta , but remember discover , photon paint , and music - x \u2014 the latter two because my father paid for his amiga 2000 by making slideshows of available real estate for a local realtor , complete with synthesised sound track . iirc , he ended up using aegis sonix for its simpler interface , but i remember well fruit salad surgery and other demo songs included with music - x .\nerr , so * much * of the software . although i\u2019m sure i\u2019ll see other typos as soon as i click post .\na few days ago my husband was reading some other article about the faery tale adventure and asked if i remembered it . i said yeah , i never got very far , too easy to get killed early on and i had no idea what i was supposed to be doing ; what about it ? and he said \u201cit was basically all talin\u2019s work . \u201d cool , i thought , and figured you\u2019d written about it a while back and i would look it up . well , i can see i commented here about two years ago and apparently i totally breezed by the fact that this talin is the talin i know . like , i have gone to parties and gaming afternoons at his house , know . not to name - drop , it\u2019s just surreal for me to have figured this out ! probably i missed the fact before because the photo in the armor doesn\u2019t look terribly much like he does now \u2013 a lot less hair , for one thing \u2013 although now that i know who it is , i can see it facially .\nthis game gave me , my wife and \u2013 much later \u2013 my kids a huge amount of enjoyment . it does take a while to figure out what you have to do but it builds up and there are a few ways of going about things ( i got the midnight meeting at the graveyard but missed the hidden desert city ) . i\u2019ve never been an ace game player but did finish this and enjoyed the finale , when it seemed like the developer was having a bit of fun ( it\u2019s not obvious at first you have to turn around and go in backwards ) .\nfair criticism about some of the long walks . when you find the teleportation rings and later the swan , things move along a little faster . also fair comment about invincibility versus early extreme vulnerability . the suspense music loses its effect when you have too much strength further on in the game , as most of the attackers don\u2019t pose much of a problem ( archers are still a pain though ) .\nbut the atmospherics are great . changing music and light with time of day , needing food and sleep , being able to swim depending on your strength , finding a raft on the river \u2013 and of course the turtle .\noverall a ground - 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{"id": 53687, "summary": [{"text": "wesson cooking oil is a brand of vegetable oil manufactured in memphis , tennessee and sold by conagra foods .", "topic": 31}, {"text": "historically , wesson was cottonseed oil , but as of 2009 the products currently sold under the wesson brand are oil mixtures that may include canola oil , corn oil , soybean oil or sunflower oil .", "topic": 22}, {"text": "wesson was originally a trademark of the southern oil company , named after david wesson ( 1861 \u2013 1934 ) , a food chemist at the firm who , in 1899 developed a novel process for deodorizing cottonseed oil , producing the first commercial all-vegetable shortenings from cottonseeds .", "topic": 22}, {"text": "this new product was marketed as snowdrift .", "topic": 31}, {"text": "in the 1920s , the vegetable oil division was spun off as the wesson oil & snowdrift company .", "topic": 10}, {"text": "in 1960 , this firm merged with hunt 's foods , inc. to become hunt-wesson foods , later merged with norton simon and later merged with beatrice foods .", "topic": 34}, {"text": "the brand was sold to conagra foods along with many other former beatrice brands in 1990 .", "topic": 31}, {"text": "the longtime spokeswoman for wesson cooking oil was actress florence henderson , although she sang the jingle , the word \" wessonality \" was actually coined by a copywriter named mark itkowitz at bbdo new york in 1976 .", "topic": 4}, {"text": "his initial concept was to use the sam cooke version of the song \" personality \" .", "topic": 30}, {"text": "it was jim jordan , who was bbdo 's creative director who suggested using the version by johnny mercer as the basis for the campaign .", "topic": 30}, {"text": "florence henderson would appear in television commercials for wesson from 1976 until 1996 . ", "topic": 30}], "title": "wesson cooking oil", "paragraphs": ["wesson cooking oil is a brand of vegetable oil sold by conagra foods . the products currently sold under the wesson brand are canola oil , corn oil , sunflower oil and a soy - based vegetable oil , as well as mixes of different oils .\na great , versatile all - purpose oil - pure wesson oil is the perfect all - purpose cooking and baking vegetable oil . wesson vegetable oil can be used for baking or frying and has a light taste that lets your cooking flavors shine through .\noils with high omega - 3 content ( i . e . : hempseed oil , flax oil , walnut oil ) are unsuitable for cooking .\n) said on tuesday it would sell its wesson cooking oil brand to folgers coffee maker j . m . smucker co (\nconagra planning to sell wesson oil to j . m . smucker for $ 285 million\nwow i didn\u2019t know that about canola oil ! if you don\u2019t recommend cooking with canola oil , what alternative oil would you suggest ? seems like olive oil for sauteing isn\u2019t necessarily the best idea b / c of its low smokepoint . maybe peanut oil ?\nnaz banaspati & cooking oil tv commercial directed by mohsin rizvee , produced by the film company .\nduring the closing credits , which mimic the television series , florence henderson ( playing the grandmother ) is seen with a bottle of wesson cooking oil . in the 1980s , henderson did commercials for wesson .\n\u2014 may refer to , among other things : * wesson , mississippi , a town in copiah county * wesson , arkansas , a township in union county , arkansas * wesson cooking oil , a brand now owned by conagra foods , inc . * uss wesson ( de 184 ) , a united states navy\u2026 \u2026\npyrex glass and wesson oil have the same index of refraction . thus , a small test tube filled with oil set into a larger container of oil will\ndisappear\n. download video stream video\nconagra planning to sell wesson oil to j . m . smucker for $ 285 million | money | urltoken\nthe u . s . supreme court has been asked by conagra to review a lawsuit over gmo vegetable cooking oil .\nsorry to double comment , but i have questions . which oil do you recommend for a general purpose cooking oil ? right now i\u2019m using grapeseed oil ( non - organic i\u2019m pretty sure , from costco ) . i used extra virgin olive oil for years until i learned that high heat cooking with it is a bad idea . it sounds like from your list that coconut oil is the best option , but what about when you don\u2019t want the coconut flavor in your cooking ? does refined coconut oil offer any of the good properties found in virgin coconut oil ?\nstill , wesson has a colorful history in business , science and advertising , the brand being more than 100 years old . \u201cwesson\u201d was david wesson , a chemist who in 1899 developed a way to refine cottonseed oil so it didn\u2019t taste bad or smell up the kitchen , making it more attractive for cooking .\nthe two lawsuits , one filed in los angeles and the other in brooklyn , seek millions of dollars ' worth of refunds for consumers who bought products in conagra ' s wesson range of cooking oils , as well as a court order preventing the company from labeling the oils as natural . the oils concerned include wesson - brand corn oil , canola oil , best blend and vegetable oil .\nthe suit seeks to certify a class of new york purchasers of wesson\u2019s canola oil , vegetable oil , corn oil , and best blend products , asking for a halt to use of the allegedly deceptive claims as well as compensatory and punitive damages .\naugust 2014 : a federal judge denied the plaintiffs\u2019 motion for class certification in a class - action lawsuit against conagra foods , inc . the complaint , which was originally filed in 2011 , alleges that conagra misleadingly labeled its wesson brand cooking oils \u2013 including wesson vegetable oil , wesson canola oil , wesson corn oil , and wesson best blend \u2013 as \u201c100 % natural\u201d when , in fact , wesson oils are made from unnatural , genetically - modified organisms . the class certification was denied without prejudice , meaning , the plaintiffs may refile . ( in re : conagra foods , inc . , case no . 11 - cv - 05379 , c . d . ca . ) .\nconagra , based in omaha for 94 years until 2016 , said tuesday that it will sell wesson oil for $ 285 million to j . m . smucker , the ohio - based maker of crisco cooking oil , jif peanut butter and its namesake jams and jellies .\nthe longtime spokeswoman for wesson cooking oil was actress florence henderson , who coined the term\nwessonality\n( frequently sung in a jingle to the tune of johnny mercer ' s\npersonality\n) in her advertisements . she would appear in television commercials for wesson from 1976 until 1996 .\n. thus , a small test tube filled with oil set into a larger container of oil will\ndisappear\n. [\nwesson oil , dresser of salads and fryer of chickens for generations , is the latest part of the business to be pruned from conagra brands .\nconagra foods is facing two class action lawsuits that claim the marketing of its wesson cooking oils as \u201c100 % natural\u201d and\npure\nis misleading because the oil is extracted from plants that have been genetically modified ( gm ) .\nno one at wesson oils responded to a call for comment prior to publication .\nif people identify any product with henderson , it has to be wesson cooking oil . for more than two decades , the actress couldn ' t get enough of the cooking aid . through song , she would tell us exactly what\nwessonality\nreally meant . ( it meant crispier chicken , in case you ' re wondering ! )\ni used wesson oil for years and had no idea they had chimerically altered the genes in the plants that they derive it from . now , however , my eyes are opened to their sneaky ways and i will never use wesson again .\nwesson was originally a trademark of the southern oil company , named after david wesson ( 1861\u20131934 ) , a food chemist at the firm who , in 1899 developed a novel process for deodorizing cottonseed oil , producing the first commercial all - vegetable shortenings from cottonseeds . this new product was marketed as snowdrift . in the 1920s , the vegetable oil division was spun off as the wesson oil & snowdrift company . this firm merged with hunt ' s foods , inc . to become hunt - wesson foods , which was later absorbed by beatrice foods . the brand was sold to conagra along with many other former beatrice brands in 1990 .\nconagra had claimed there was no way to reliably determine which consumers had bought its wesson brands of cooking oils , and so there was no \u201cadministratively feasible way\u201d to identify class members .\nchristine & rob \u2014 i would suggest coconut oil ( i use it often in stir - fries ; it does not impart a coconut flavor ! ) , peanut oil or an olive oil that is not extra virgin .\nin the \u201980s , henderson parlayed her years of being seen as the trusted carol brady in reruns into a career as a tv cook . for eight years , she hosted a southern - style cooking show on the nashville network called country kitchen . ( henderson was actually born in indiana , but who cares ? ) the show led to a bestselling cookbook called florence henderson\u2019s short cut cooking and a lengthy gig as the tv spokesperson for wesson cooking oil .\nconagra said tuesday that it will continue to manufacture wesson oils and \u201cprovide certain other transition services for up to one year following the close of the transaction . \u201d wesson products are produced in memphis , tennessee . j . m . smucker said in a statement tuesday that wesson production will move to an existing oil production plant in cincinnati after the transition .\nwesson vegetable cooking oil commercial from 1970 ' s urltoken has hundreds of vintage tv commercials from the 1940 ' s 1950 ' s 1960 ' s and 1970 ' s . these old classic commercials are from the golden age of television and should be preserved for all time .\njust wanted to let you know your link for the international olive oil council stamp of approval is the same as the california olive oil council . great website !\nconagra foods\u2019 main office in omaha , neb . the company has appealed to the u . s . supreme court a lower court\u2019s designation of a lawsuit over cooking oil labels as a class action .\nconagra will continue to manufacture products sold under the wesson brand for up to one year following the close , after which wesson will be merged into j . m . smucker\u2019s oils manufacturing facility in cincinnati , ohio .\nconagra now wants the u . s . supreme court to reverse the class action designation because there\u2019s no way to \u201cefficiently and reliably identify\u201d the millions of people who\u2019ve bought wesson oil over the past decade .\nsaint julia child was right all along . the only oils she endorsed were peanut oil for high - heat stove - top cooking , olive oil for everything else , except when real unsalted butter is needed for the delicious richness it brings . nothing else will do but those three choices . simple , really .\nthe wesson brand , whose product offerings include vegetable , canola , corn and blended oils , would bolster smucker\u2019s own crisco oil brand , j . m . smucker chief executive mark smucker said in a statement .\nat the time , wesson was a household brand name . tv\u2019s carol brady , florence henderson , pitched it for years , singing about the oil\u2019s \u201cwessonality\u201d that made fried chicken \u201ccrispy as crispy can be . \u201d\ngood report on cooking with oil . we have 20 times more omega - 6 than we need and causes major health problems such as heart disease . fix is to increase omega - 3 and decrease omega - 6 .\n4 . tread carefully with canola oil . the seed from which it is extracted \u2014 rapeseed \u2014 receives heavy pesticide treatment and , unless labeled \u2018organic\u2019 , it is very likely genetically modified . additionally , most canola oil is refined and undergoes a significant amount of high - heat processing , which worries me since its fatty acids are rather fragile . the occasional tablespoon of canola oil in a baking recipe that serves 12 is no cause for concern , but i do not recommend it as a staple cooking oil .\nat 65 , with high cholesterol and blood pressure ( if i don\u2019t exercise regularly ) , and a father who died of a stroke at an early age , i want just one nutritious / high heat oil i can use in cooking and salads . looking at your chart , it would seem that tea seed , avocado , and apricot kernel might fill the bill . but , tea seed oil is very expensive , and the only avocado oil i can find is refined through cold press . which oil would you choose ?\nconagra foods is facing two class action lawsuits that claim the marketing of its wesson cooking oils as\n100 % natural\nand\npure\nis misleading because the oil is extracted from plants that have been genetically modified ( gm ) . the two lawsuits , one filed in los angeles and the other in brooklyn , seek millions of dollars ' worth of refunds for consumers who bought products in conagra ' s wesson range of cooking oils , as well as a court order preventing the company from labeling the oils as natural . the oils concerned include wesson - brand corn oil , canola oil , bast blend and vegetable oil . according to the complaint , labeling the oils\n100 % natural\nis misleading because gm plants are\nunnatural\n, as defined by the world health organization ( who ) . the who says :\ngenetically modified organisms ( gmos ) can be defined as organisms in which the genetic material ( dna ) has been altered in a way that does not occur naturally .\nconagra does not explicitly state that its wesson - brand cooking oils are derived from genetically modified plants . however , the complaints point to a section on the conagra corporate website regarding biotechnology , which they claim implies that the oils are extracted from gm crops .\n' s\npersonality\n) in her advertisements . she would appear in television commercials for wesson from 1976 until 1996 .\nconagra does not explicitly state that its wesson - brand cooking oils are derived from genetically modified plants . however , the complaints point to a section on the conagra corporate website regarding biotechnology , which they claim implies that the oils are extracted from gm crops .\nwesson will generate about $ 30 million in earnings a year , j . m . smucker said , before the deduction of certain accounting items . the deal , which is subject to regulatory approval , unites under the smucker umbrella the top two u . s . cooking oils , crisco and wesson , according to data provided to the world - herald by consumer - products researcher euromonitor .\nso my husband and i were wondering the best oil for seasoning cast iron . will unrefined coconut do ?\ngreat info as always . a few comments / questions . 1 ) olive oil in opaque bottles another alternative to tins ( though my fave comes in a tin ) . 2 ) macadamia nut oil another good one ( love coconut oil ) . canola , what do you think of organic , expellar ( sp ) pressed ?\nearlier this year , the 9th u . s . circuit court of appeals allowed a lawsuit against the conagra food processing company to proceed as a class action , which means numerous consumers who bought its wesson vegetable oil can join in the litigation .\n6 . light and air can quickly deteriorate oils\u2019 healthful properties , particularly olive oil ( which contains a high level of antioxidants ) . leaving an opened bottle of olive oil on a counter for just a few minutes can have a detrimental effect on its antioxidant content . to minimize uv light damage , purchase olive oil in tin cans whenever possible .\n\u2014 pam is a cooking spray currently owned and distributed by conagra . its main ingredient is canola oil , a fat . pam was introduced in 1961 by leon rubin who , with arthur meyerhoff , started gibraltar industries to market the spray . the name pam is an \u2026\nobviously , those are the worst possible choice for olive oil , since they are constantly exposed to both light and air .\nto make sure you\u2019re getting real olive oil , i suggest one of the following : purchase from these producers certified by the california olive oil council , look for this international olive oil council stamp of approval , or at the very least look for this protected destination of origin symbol ( which i learned about from my friend robyn webb ) , which guarantees that the olive oil you are buying was produced , processed , and bottled in the same estate ( thereby eliminating the possibility of shady tampering ) .\nno . 2 market share notwithstanding , the cooking oil unit at conagra is among others deemed to no longer fit in the past year or so . what the ones let go have in common is that they don\u2019t carry a retail name brand or make groceries that are differentiated in the minds of shoppers .\nseveral consumers can proceed with a lawsuit alleging they were deceived by vegetable oil labeled as \u201c100 percent natural\u201d despite containing genetically engineered ingredients .\nconagra foods picked up the wesson brand in 1990 when it acquired the beatrice co . ( which had its roots in a dairy business in beatrice , nebraska ) and its subsidiary , hunt - wesson , for $ 1 . 34 billion from leveraged buyout firm kohlberg kravis roberts & co . it was conagra\u2019s largest acquisition to that date .\n8 . i reported on this over three years ago , but find that it continues to be worth repeating : a lot of commercial olive oil is not 100 % olive oil ( read this article from the new yorker for all the details ) . this , of course , has huge implications from a health standpoint since these oils don\u2019t provide the same heart - healthy fatty acid profile and antioxidant content of real olive oil .\na legal dispute over labeling vegetable oil as \u201cnatural\u201d even though it contains genetically engineered ingredients could have repercussions for other food - related class action lawsuits .\nconagra , gma and other business groups believe the nation\u2019s highest court should review the gmo vegetable oil case due to a \u201ccircuit split\u201d among federal appellate courts .\nwesson , too , had been identified as on the outside looking in . as long ago as 2006 \u2014 long before new york activist investor jana partners began amassing a stake in 2015 and demanding higher share prices \u2014 conagra foods , as the company was known until this year , said wesson was one of its low - priority brands and would be passed over for internal investment .\nthe sale of wesson oils follows that of other parts of conagra brands . the company is reshaping itself from a seller of low - margin staples into a purveyor of higher - profit supermarket comestibles .\nthe new york times , may 23 , 1934 * david wesson death * cottonseed oil pioneer * all - vegetable shortenings the top of page 19 has a one column heading :\ndavid wesson , 73 , inventor , is dead\nwith subheads . ( see ) first report coverage on the death of david wesson , food chemist who developed the novel process for deodorizing cottonseed oil for commercial use . i suspect this is one of the few publications to report this particular event as other titles in our inventory do not . other news , sports and advertisements of the day . complete in 40 pages , this is the rare rag edition that was produced on very high quality newsprint , with a high percentage of cotton & linen content , allowing the issues to remain very white & sturdy into the present . given the subscription cost , libraries & institutions rather than individuals were the primary subscribers of these high - quality editions . nice condition .\nthe complaint alleges that conagra deceived consumers with labels claiming the oil was \u201c100 % natural\u201d despite being derived from genetically modified organisms , or gmos , which aren\u2019t considered natural .\nover the past few weeks , i have received an increasing number of questions about cooking oils . given the apparent confusion and misinformation out there , i\u2019ve constructed this list of facts , fyis , and tidbits i consider absolutely crucial .\nstate ( which , in most cases , isn\u2019t available for purchase ) . keep in mind , too , that in an unrefined state , these oils can withstand much lower cooking temperatures , and should also ideally be stored in the refrigerator .\nin recent consumer class action news , two complaints were filed against conagra foods alleging that the company deceptively marketed its cooking oils as \u201c100 % natural , \u201d while kellogg\u2019s settled a suit over false advertising of its rice krispies and cocoa krispies cereals .\nconagra made several other arguments against class certification , arguing that most consumers didn\u2019t rely on the 100 percent natural claim to buy wesson vegetable oils and that they didn\u2019t expect \u201cnatural\u201d to mean the produce was free of genetically engineered ingredients .\nplaintiffs in california and new york filed suit against conagra just days apart , making identical allegations that the company is deceiving consumers by claiming its four types of cooking oils are \u201c100 % natural\u201d even though the oils are made from genetically modified plants or organisms .\nwesson is the first retail brand that consumers actually see at the grocery store that conagra has sold under connolly\u2019s leadership , while it has acquired several . analysts have expected the company to begin pruning its brand lineup as it refocuses the company .\nin terms of canola \u2014 organic and expeller - pressed still does not convince me because , for an oil so high in omega 3s , it is exposed to quite a bit of heat during that process .\na class action lawsuit has been filed against conagra foods regarding the company ' s use of the term\nall - natural\nin the packaging and advertising for its wesson line of cooking oils . the suit , which is being handled by milberg llp , alleges that conagra ' s inclusion of genetically modified corn and soy in the oils disqualifies their labeling as\nall - natural .\nthe plaintiffs cite accepted definitions of genetic modification - - including one by leading gmo booster monsanto - - that specifically stipulate the unnaturalness of the process .\n\u201cwe continue to reshape our portfolio and focus our resources on priorities that support conagra\u2019s business strategy and drive value creation for shareholders , \u201d said sean connolly , conagra chief executive . \u201cwe believe the j . m . smucker co . will be a terrific steward of the wesson brand . \u201d\n\u201cthe reasonable consumer assumes that seeds created by exchanging genetic material between different species to exhibit traits not naturally theirs are not \u2018100 % natural , \u2019\u201d according to the complaint . conagra also marketed its oils to \u201cevoke wholesomeness and health , \u201d using the image of the sun around the wesson name , the plaintiff alleged .\n3 . make amends with coconut oil . it has been unfairly vilified for decades by government guidelines and federal health organizations , but there are significant amounts of clinical research which shows that its main fatty acid \u2013 = - lauric acid \u2014 helps maintain healthful cholesterol levels . try it in savory recipes ( like chili ) or use it to make stovetop popcorn at home . since coconut oil has a very high smoke point , its fatty acids can withstand high degrees of heat without oxidizing ( once a fat oxidizes , its healthful benefits are gone ) .\nfor general purpose cooking , i recommend peanut , olive ( just not extra virgin ) or unrefined coconut ( it really does not impart a coconutty flavor to foods ; i use it for stir - fries and savory chilies all the time ) . grapeseed is fine , too ( it is not my \u201cgo - to\u201d , but you could certainly do worse ) .\nsales of some varieties of vegetable oils have fallen in recent years . supermarkets have expanded their competing private - label offerings ; other oils , like olive and coconut , have surged in popularity ; and consumers have turned to other fats like butter and lard for cooking . conagra , meanwhile , has put its marketing dollars behind the pam brand of sprayable oils , adding olive and coconut oils to the lineup .\nthe sale of wesson follows that of other parts of chicago - based conagra , which is reshaping itself from a seller of low - margin staples \u2014 such as 10 - for - $ 10 banquet frozen dinners \u2014 into a purveyor of higher - profit supermarket comestibles with fresher ingredients , such as jarred salsas , all - natural and organic pot pies and adobo chicken and cuban pork steamed entr\u00e9es .\nlovely piece . the suggetsions about how to use coconut oil are appreiciated\u2013 i have a container in the fridge but no particular ideas for use other than baked goods and coconut rice . i also especially like the note at the end encouraging use of whole foods as the primary source of fats in the diet . any excuse to eat more olives !\nthe deodorizing and bleaching processes are particularly worrisome as they expose these oils to temperatures well past their respective smoke points , thereby increasing the likelihood of their fatty acids undergoing oxidation and turning into harmful compounds . although the deodorizing treatment does add antioxidants , these are not always the same ones originally found in the oil . anti - foaming agents , meanwhile , are silicone - based compounds ( one of the most common anti - foamers , polydimethysiloxane , is the main ingredient in silly putty ) .\nfor those wondering about what to fat / oil cook with \u2013 why isn\u2019t anyone thinking of beef tallow , lard , and duck / goose fat ( ghee , too ) ? these are traditional dietary fats with great smoke points , and they are very slow to become rancid compared to oils . these important fats have a long , long history in cuisines that nourished humans all over the world , plus they taste great with wide variety of baked , roasted , and sauteed foods . * these * are the fats your great - grandmothers saved and prized . she never reached into her cool root cellar for bottles of hipster oils like flax & hemp , lol . get real .\ntap here to turn on desktop notifications to get the news sent straight to you .\nthe vacuity of the term\nall - natural\nis quickly becoming one of the food world ' s dirtiest open secrets . it took a thrashing a few weeks ago , when news of the oj industry ' s frankenjuice recipe for\n100 % all - natural orange juice\ngot serious play . it ' s becoming clear that a food marked\nnatural\nis at least as likely as any other to be artificially processed . indeed , the food marketing institute flatly states that ,\nthe term ' natural ' is not regulated except for meat and poultry .\nbut if the suit finds conclusively in favor of the plaintiffs , the term ' s days as an unregulated catch - all for semi - processed foods could be numbered .\nfirst - person essays , features , interviews and q & as ; about life today .\npure oils , with zero grams trans fat per serving , no chemicals , no preservatives , no coloring agents\u2014and naturally cholesterol - free .\nthe deal marks another step by chicago - based conagra , which has been divesting many of its private label and condiment businesses to become a branded foods - only company .\nthe maker of chef boyardee pasta and orville redenbacher\u2019s popcorn also said in december that the company will be 91 percent branded after it spun - off its lamb weston unit .\nconagra reported a better - than - expected third - quarter profit in march , as it discontinued sales of lower - margin products and cut back on discounts .\nj . m . smucker said it expects the deal to add about $ 230 million to its annual net sales . annual cost synergies are estimated to be $ 20 million within two years of the deal\u2019s close .\nj . m . smucker , which also sells jif peanut butter , expects the deal to add about 10 cents per share to its adjusted earnings in the first full - year after close .\nshares of conagra were down 1 . 3 percent at $ 38 . 53 in early afternoon trading on tuesday , while j . m . smucker was down marginally at $ 127 . 92 .\nsorry , we just need to make sure you ' re not a robot . for best results , please make sure your browser is accepting cookies .\nsign up for our newsletter and receive news , updates , and the latest ad alerts .\nnovember 2017 : the district court case was stayed pending the outcome of mediation .\napril 2017 : the company filed a petition for a writ of certiorari asking the u . s . supreme court to review the case .\njanuary 2017 : the ninth circuit court of appeals affirmed the district court\u2019s decision to certify the class .\nfebruary 2015 : in ruling on the plaintiffs\u2019 renewed motion for class certification , which was filed in september 2014 , the court refused to certify the injunctive relief classes ( i . e . , the classes seeking changes to marketing ) because the named plaintiffs did not show that they have standing ( i . e . , a proper basis ) to represent such classes , but did certify various classes seeking monetary relief . to read the full decision and learn more about the certified classes , click here .\nfor more information about other class action lawsuits filed against conagra and tina . org\u2019s coverage of the company , click here .\nthe class - action tracker is intended to notify consumers about false advertising class - action lawsuits filed around the country , but does not necessarily reflect tina . org\u2019s opinion with respect to the lawsuits or disposition of the cases\naccording to the complaint , labeling the oils\n100 % natural\nis misleading because gm plants are\nunnatural\n, as defined by the world health organization ( who ) . the who says :\ngenetically modified organisms ( gmos ) can be defined as organisms in which the genetic material ( dna ) has been altered in a way that does not occur naturally .\n\u200b\nthe website states :\nboth the u . s . environmental protection agency and the fda have concluded that biotech foods that are approved for human consumption are as safe and nutritious as other foods that are developed through more conventional methods . . . ultimately , consumers will decide what is acceptable in the marketplace based on the best science and public information available . we will continue to listen carefully to our customers and consumers about biotechnology and provide alternatives for those who demand products without biotechnology ingredients .\n\u200b\npoll results : we need a clearer definition of natural . . . and the fda should come up with it\ni am andrei rado from milberg llp , one of the attorneys that represents the plaintiff that filed this lawsuit .\nif anyone has any questions about the lawsuit , post them and i will respond .\nwe use cookies to customise content for your subscription and for analytics . if you continue to browse lexology , we will assume that you are happy to receive all our cookies . for further information please read our cookie policy .\ngenetically modified organisms are \u201c\u2018unnatural\u2019 by definition , \u201d according to the new york complaint filed by plaintiff kelly mcfadden , \u201cengineered by the cross - breeding of seeds to allow for greater yield and resistance to pesticides . \u201d\n\u201cplaintiff paid for a 100 % natural product , but did not receive a product that was 100 % natural . plaintiff received a product that was genetically engineered in a laboratory , and had its genetic code artificially altered to exhibit not \u2018natural\u2019 qualities , \u201d according to the complaint filed in california federal court by robert briseno .\nbriseno\u2019s suit seeks similar injunctive and pecuniary relief for a nationwide class of plaintiffs .\nin other class action news , kellogg\u2019s agreed to pay $ 2 . 5 million to fund a settlement for repayment to class members who alleged the company falsely advertised its rice krispies and cocoa krispies cereals as supporting the immune system even though the company lacked scientific evidence for the claims .\nplaintiffs can receive $ 5 per box purchased during the relevant time period \u2013 without proof of purchase \u2013 for up to three boxes per household .\nlast june , kellogg\u2019s settled with the federal trade commission over similar charges , agreeing to advertising restrictions related to health benefits about its food products . the agreement updated a july 2009 consent order relating to claims that its frosted mini - wheats cereal was \u201cclinically shown to improve kids\u2019 attentiveness by nearly 20 % . \u201d\nunder the expanded order , kellogg\u2019s can no longer make claims for rice krispies that the cereal \u201cnow helps support your child\u2019s immunity , \u201d and was prohibited from making claims about any health benefit of any food unless its claims were backed by scientific evidence and not misleading .\nto read the settlement agreement in weeks v . kellogg co . , click here .\nwhy it matters : both the conagra lawsuits and the kellogg\u2019s settlement are examples of common issues in advertising class actions . health claims have received close scrutiny recently , as demonstrated by kellogg\u2019s multiple actions with the federal trade commission . and a number of other lawsuits have been filed alleging that \u201cnatural\u201d products are no such thing , including those against ben & jerry\u2019s for its use of the phrase \u201call natural\u201d on its ice cream and frozen yogurt packaging as well as against snapple , for labeling its drinks \u201call natural\u201d when they contained high\u2011fructose corn syrup .\nif you would like to learn how lexology can drive your content marketing strategy forward , please email enquiries @ urltoken .\ni find the lexology service invaluable . in common with many in - house lawyers , i have limited access to ( and a limited budget for ) resources and rely on receiving know - how from friends and contacts in private practice . lexology is great as it provides a daily email with the headlines in all the areas of law that i am interested in ( which are all relevant to me , as i was able to choose which areas i was interested in at registration ) , with links to articles from a wide variety of sources . i tend to scroll through the daily email when i am having my lunch , reading the headlines and descriptions of the articles , and click on any items that are of interest to me - that way , i feel like i am kept ' in the loop ' with legal developments . in addition to the daily email , i find the articles themselves very helpful - they set out the legal principle but most importantly , they ' boil it down ' to the practical implications . when i am doing legal research , i also find the archive search function very helpful . i have recommended the service to quite a few friends who have also found it very helpful .\n\u201cthat left only one other possible source of information about the transactions \u2014 consumers\u2019 memories of low - value grocery store purchases , recalled years later in hopes of a cash reward , \u201d conagra said in its supreme court review request .\napart from having implications for foods containing gmos , the lawsuit is seen by food manufacturers as emblematic of a broader problem with litigation over labeling .\nthe number of lawsuits over food labels has \u201cballooned\u201d over the past decade , increasing from fewer than 20 federal class actions to more than 400 , according to the grocery manufacturers association .\n\u201csome of these lawsuits raise claims so frivolous they border on comical : do consumers really think that the name \u2018froot loops\u2019 means that the cereal is made of fruit ? are coffee drinkers really surprised to learn that iced lattes , in fact , contain some ice ? \u201d gma said in a court brief . \u201cbut to defendants facing the settlement pressure that comes with a certified class , the explosion of food and beverage litigation is no laughing matter . \u201d\nalthough class certification doesn\u2019t mean the plaintiffs have won the case , courts have recognized the designation tremendously increases potential financial liability \u2014 to the point where companies often decide to settle questionable cases they\u2019d otherwise prefer to fight .\nthere\u2019s no requirement for plaintiffs to reliably identify a multitude of class members in the 9th circuit , 6th circuit and 7th circuit , but such a test exists in the 2nd circuit , 3rd circuit , 4th circuit and 11th circuit , they argue .\ncalifornia federal courts are particularly popular among food labeling plaintiffs , with roughly two - thirds of such class actions filed in that state .\nvery similar cases \u201csail through\u201d class certification in some jurisdictions while they\u2019re blocked in others , according to conagra .\nfood manufacturers claim this \u201ccircuit split\u201d has undermined the uniformity of food labeling rules set by the u . s . food and drug administration that are meant to provide companies with regulatory certainty across the country .\n\u201cyet , the circuit split encourages plaintiffs to continue to deputize california federal courts as food labeling agencies on matters within the agency\u2019s purview , \u201d the gma said .\nthe plaintiffs in the conagra case have urged the supreme court against reviewing the lawsuit , arguing that the \u201ccircuit split\u201d isn\u2019t severe and will likely be resolved by appellate courts on their own .\nthe requirements for class action status sought by conagra would effectively \u201cplace allegations of widespread consumer fraud beyond the reach of the legal system , \u201d the plaintiffs claim in a court brief .\nidentifying class members before a class is certified is premature , since the total damages owed by the company can be calculated without knowing the identity of specific people , the plaintiffs said .\nstay on topic - this helps keep the thread focused on the discussion at hand . if you would like to discuss another topic , look for a relevant article .\nshare with us - we ' d love to hear eyewitness accounts , the history behind an article , and smart , constructive criticism .\nbe civil - it ' s ok to have a difference in opinion but there ' s no need to be a jerk . we reserve the right to delete any comments that we feel are spammy , off - topic , or reckless to the community .\nbe proactive - use the ' flag as inappropriate ' link at the upper right corner of each comment to let us know of abusive posts .\nin 2015 , a federal judge in california agreed to certify the lawsuit against the conagra food company as a class action , allowing other consumers to be included in the litigation .\nhowever , the case was put on hold while conagra challenged the class certification before the 9th u . s . circuit court of appeals .\nthe 9th circuit has now rejected conagra\u2019s arguments that the case doesn\u2019t meet the requirements for class action status , allowing the litigation to continue .\npossible difficulties in locating and verifying class members aren\u2019t enough to disqualify such cases from being class actions , according to the 9th circuit .\nif such obstacles could prevent lawsuits from obtaining class action status , many similar cases would effectively be blocked from the courts because no realistic alternative exists , the ruling said .\nwhen the potential financial compensation for each consumer is minuscule , it\u2019s unrealistic for them to file individual lawsuits , the court held .\n\u201cclass actions involving inexpensive consumer goods in particular would likely fail at the outset if administrative feasibility were a freestanding prerequisite to certification , \u201d the 9th circuit said .\nthe 9th circuit rejected these claims , ruling that a federal judge did not abuse her discretion in certifying the lawsuit as a class action .\nthree similar federal lawsuits over \u201cnatural\u201d labeling for foods containing biotech ingredients were filed in the past , prompting those judges to ask the u . s . food and drug administration for guidance .\nthe fda responded that it doesn\u2019t have a formal definition of \u201cnatural\u201d and would need to seek input from the public and other agencies before developing one .\nthe agency did seek public comments on the issue last year , though it has yet to propose any action in the matter .\nlots of sunshine . high 94f . winds sw at 5 to 10 mph . .\na clear sky . low near 70f . winds se at 5 to 10 mph .\nit\u2019s the first grocery store brand to be removed from the company\u2019s cupboard of labels under a years - long turnaround effort initiated by its ceo that has included moving the company\u2019s headquarters and carving off other units of the firm .\nit started when conagra sold its private - label operation , the chain of plants that made staples such as soup , cookies and other packaged foods sold under supermarkets\u2019 own brand names . bought in 2012 for $ 5 billion , the unit never lived up to the sales and profit expectations consistent with the price . it was sold in 2015 for a little more than half that , after activist investors began agitating for change at conagra and new ceo connolly had been brought in .\nnext were the jm swank and spicetec seasonings businesses , sold for about $ 500 million , after conagra decided that wholesaling goods such as cumin and anti - caking agents weren\u2019t the future .\nthen came the big one , the spinoff of the lamb weston frozen potato business to existing shareholders as its own stand - alone company . french fry supplier to mcdonald\u2019s and to bistros and snack bars big and small , lamb weston was nonetheless trimmed : its fiscal 2015 sales of $ 3 billion generated profit of $ 268 million , a margin of about 9 percent .\nfor its part , kkr had picked up beatrice five years earlier for $ 6 billion in what was at the time the largest so - called leveraged buyout in history . those transactions were a staple of the 1980s and 1990s , when financial engineers used a firm\u2019s assets as collateral for borrowings used to acquire that same company , larding its balance sheet with new debt . kkr then split up beatrice into separate companies .\nconnolly said in december that he can offload brands efficiently \u2014 using the loss the company took selling its private label business to offset future capital gains taxes .\nshares of conagra fell about 1 . 3 percent tuesday to $ 38 . 52 each in new york stock exchange trading .\nthe shares have fallen about 2 . 6 percent so far this year . the broader stock market is up about 8 percent .\nbased in omaha since 1922 , conagra moved last year to the merchandise mart commercial plaza in chicago . conagra has said it employs 1 , 200 office workers at its downtown omaha campus , plus about 800 in a council bluffs frozen food plant and 100 at a candied popcorn plant in lincoln .\nrussell . hubbard @ urltoken , 402 - 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{"id": 53691, "summary": [{"text": "bohemianism is the practice of an unconventional lifestyle , often in the company of like-minded people , with few permanent ties , involving musical , artistic , literary or spiritual pursuits .", "topic": 28}, {"text": "in this context , bohemians may or may not be wanderers , adventurers , or vagabonds .", "topic": 17}, {"text": "this use of the word bohemian first appeared in the english language in the nineteenth century to describe the non-traditional lifestyles of marginalized and impoverished artists , writers , journalists , musicians , and actors in major european cities .", "topic": 15}, {"text": "bohemians were associated with unorthodox or anti-establishment political or social viewpoints , which often were expressed through free love , frugality , and \u2014 in some cases \u2014 voluntary poverty .", "topic": 28}, {"text": "a more economically privileged , wealthy , or even aristocratic bohemian circle is sometimes referred to as haute boh\u00e8me ( literally \" high bohemia \" ) .", "topic": 4}, {"text": "the term bohemianism emerged in france in the early nineteenth century when artists and creators began to concentrate in the lower-rent , lower class , romani neighborhoods .", "topic": 12}, {"text": "boh\u00e9mien was a common term for the romani people of france , who were mistakenly thought to have reached france in the 15th century via bohemia ( the western part of modern czech republic ) , at that time a largely proto-protestant country and considered heretical by many roman catholics . ", "topic": 4}], "title": "bohemianism", "paragraphs": ["what is bohemianism ? what does bohemianism mean ? bohemianism meaning - bohemianism pronunciation - bohemianism definition - bohemianism explanation - how to pronounce bohemianism ? source : urltoken article , adapted under urltoken license .\ni declare , our bohemianism progresses famously ,\nsaid she , half tartly .\nit is bohemianism in the domestic circle , a life full of improvidence and surprises .\nbut the bohemianism of her husband and his comrades could only turn her to ice .\nbohemianism isn ' t anything new , and it ' s never going to get old .\nthis follows after a discussion of how murger romanticizes bohemianism and ignores the hardship of underclass life . . .\nbohemianism is so overrate now a days , is just drugs and dirty sex . there & apos ; s no romanticism .\nwhat made you want to look up bohemianism ? please tell us where you read or heard it ( including the quote , if possible ) .\nthis kind of hard - living , fast - loving bohemianism might have been acceptable for a hemingway ; not so much for a puerto rican woman .\nper g\u00f6tesson and prle\u2019s andreas danielsson proposed poetic takes on menswear , the former playing with proportions and deconstruction , the latter with a 70s - inflected bohemianism .\nparry , albert . ( 2005 . ) garretts & pretenders : a history of bohemianism in america , cosimo , inc . isbn 1 - 59605 - 090 - x\n\u2013 during the 1860s the term was associated in particular with the pre - raphaelite movement . dante gabriel rossetti went on to become a sort of grand prince of bohemianism .\nbut then , bohemianism is first and foremost a state of mind\u2014that of people who are disinclined to follow rules and formulas , and who value the notion of a life well lived .\nbrown , about 20 years millay\u2019s junior but living by a similar code of greenwich village bohemianism , illustrated how such a life might look if the pursuit of happiness took precedent over ecstasy .\nguy : hey dude that guy from work came in this morning and looked like shit . guyii : yeah i heard that there was some bohemianism going on at his house last night .\nberlin may be known more for its techno clubs and all - round bohemianism , but the once - affordable german capital is now also home to fastest - rising property rates in the world .\nas boggs notes , my analysis of gender issues is somewhat\ndispersed\nsince i trace the relationship between bohemianism and gender in a series of different cultural contexts . but with respect to another issue that boggs contends is similarly dispersed in my book - - the relationship between immigrant cultures and bohemianism - - the majority of this material is consolidated in chapter 6 ,\ncosmopolitan bohemias .\ntoday we see remnants of bohemianism everywhere . the 1960\u2019s hippie movement was heavily influenced by european bohemianism , and the iconic \u2018flower skirt\u2019 has become a fashion staple . the philosophical principals of bohemianism are omni - present , so much so that they have almost become a joke . david brooks wrote a great book called bobo\u2019s in paradise in which he describes the \u2018bobos\u2019 ( bourgeois and bohemian ) . bobo\u2019s are affluent but empathize with a working poor either through guilt or by the assumption that it is fashionable to do so . we also have popular culture celebrating the bohemians through movies like moulin rouge .\ni thank colleen glenney boggs for her thoughtful review of my book and for highlighting its layered approach to american bohemianism . i would also like to take this opportunity to address a few of her points .\nbohemianism outside paris : central europe and beyond , in ars : journal of the institute of art history of the slovak academy , vol . 45 , 2012 . no . 2 , pp . 87 - 92\nexhaustively researched and dynamically interdisciplinary , levin persuasively challenges the widely held assumption that american bohemianism was a ' feeble imitation ' of its european counterpart . instead , her text demonstrates the vitality of this american expression .\nthese example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word ' bohemianism . ' views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of merriam - webster or its editors . send us feedback .\nbohemianism is the fastest growing new religion / lifestyle in the world , though its origins date back to ancient history . it contains elements of theology , ideology , mythology , and spirituality . bohemianism is also a way of life and focuses on the individual and his or her impact on the world . the connection with mythology is that if a human being \u201cjumps onto life\u2019s pages in full color\u201d , he or she will create legends similar to the heroes of ancient world mythologies .\nthe practice of an unconventional way of living . people who practice bohemianism ( bohemians ) often form groups that share similar opinions and mindsets . in the classical sense bohemianism was often about music , art or literary pursuits . however , the modern sense of the word includes those who break societal rules . people classified as bohemians today are often not true bohemians , rather they are people who enjoy risque behaviours and a loose lifestyle that often includes illegal drugs , excessive alcohol and unprotected sex .\nbohemianism outside paris : central europe and beyond , in ars : journal of the institute of art history of the slovak academy , vol . 45 , 2012 . no . 2 , pp . 87 - 92 | katarzyna murawska - muthesius - urltoken\nbohemianism is the practice of an unconventional lifestyle , often in the company of like - minded people , with few permanent ties , involving musical , artistic or literary pursuits . in this context , bohemians can be wanderers , adventurers , or vagabonds .\nbohemianism is the practice of an unconventional lifestyle , often in the company of like - minded people , with few permanent ties , involving musical , artistic , or literary pursuits . in this context , bohemians may be wanderers , adventurers , or vagabonds .\nbohemianism is the practice of an unconventional lifestyle , often in the company of like - minded people , with few permanent ties , involving musical , artistic , or literary pursuits . in this context , bohemians may be wanderers , adventurers , or vagabonds .\n\u2013 in 1848 the young parisian poet henri murger wrote of his bohemian friends : bohemianism meant a life lived for art , it meant sexual liberation and freedom from social constraint , but it also meant dodging the landlord and burning your poems to stay warm .\nby extension , bohemia meant any place where one could live and work cheaply , and behave unconventionally ; a community of free souls beyond the pale of respectable society . several cities and neighborhoods came to be associated with bohemianism in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries :\nbohemianism is the practice of an unconventional lifestyle , often in the company of like - minded people , with few permanent ties , involving musical , artistic or literary pursuits . in this context , bohemians can be wanderers , adventurers , or vagabonds . click for more bohemian definition\nany good mixer of convivial habits considers he has a right to be called a bohemian . but that is not a valid claim . there are two elements , at least , that are essential to bohemianism . the first is devotion or addiction to one or more of the\nclub members who were established and successful , pillars of their community , respectable family men , redefined their own form of bohemianism to include people like them who were bons vivants , sportsmen , and appreciators of the fine arts . club member and poet george sterling responded to this redefinition :\nthe term bohemianism emerged in france in the early nineteenth century when artists and creators began to concentrate in the lower - rent , lower class , gypsy neighborhoods . boh\u00e9mien was a common term for the romani people of france , who had reached western europe via bohemia . [ 2 ]\nunless indicated otherwise , the text in this article is either based on wikipedia article\nbohemianism\nor another language wikipedia page thereof used under the terms of the gnu free documentation license ; or on original research by jahsonic and friends . see art and popular culture ' s copyright notice .\n[ edit ] former bohemian communitiesby extension , bohemia meant any place where one could live and work cheaply , and behave unconventionally ; a community of free souls beyond the pale of respectable society . several cities and neighborhoods came to be associated with bohemianism in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries :\nmany prominent european and american figures of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries belonged to the bohemian subculture , and any comprehensive \u201clist of bohemians\u201d would be tediously long . bohemianism has been approved of by some bourgeois writers such as honor\u00e9 de balzac , but most conservative cultural critics do not condone bohemian lifestyles .\nmany prominent european and american figures of the last 150 years belonged to the bohemian subculture , and any comprehensive\nlist of bohemians\nwould be tediously long . bohemianism has been approved of by some bourgeois writers such as honor\u00e9 de balzac , but most conservative cultural critics do not condone bohemian lifestyles .\nmany prominent european and american figures of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries belonged to the bohemian subculture , and any comprehensive\nlist of bohemians\nwould be tediously long . bohemianism has been approved of by some bourgeois writers such as honor\u00e9 de balzac , but most conservative cultural critics do not condone bohemian lifestyles .\nreaders will find much to admire in this history of bohemianism in america . levin ' s dynamic historical narrative , her impeccable research , and her ever - changing cast of literary and cultural figures make for an engaging and rewarding survey of an often - neglected movement . . . highly recommended .\nin a thorough and insightful study of bohemianism in the united states , joanna levin documents the significance of the term , ' part literary trope , part cultural nexus , and part socioeconomic landscape , ' and traces its wavering course as the sign of cultural dissent , and of dissent emulated and commodified .\nfor further detail , i ' ve pulled a handful of extracts ( grouped by topic ) from a graduate - level paper i wrote for professor robert holton , a senior academic in american literary studies and one of the foremost experts on bohemianism . i ' m aware askhistorians usually disproves of quoted responses but i figure since its my own work , i ' ve provided context , and it will never be published , an exception could be made . my paper examined the roots of bohemianism within 19th century industrial paris through the life and works of two authors fundamental in establishing it in popular consciousness , and was well received .\n1 attitude web : urltoken 2 value web : urltoken 3 social action web : urltoken 4 lifestyle web : urltoken 5 bohemian web : urltoken 6 bohemianism web : urltoken ism 7 bohemian lifestyle web : urltoken 8 lord george gordon byron web : urltoken 9 percy bysshe shelley web : urltoken 10 idealism . web : urltoken\nby the end of the 1800s , bohemianism in paris was coming to an end , although it did not end entirely until the beginning of the first world war . however , throughout the 20th century there have been bohemian movements , from the beats of the 1950s to the hippies of the 1960s , that owe inspiration to the original parisian\nvie boheme .\nthe term bohemianism emerged in france in the early 19th century when artists and creators began to concentrate in the lower - rent , lower class gypsy neighborhoods . bohemia is a region of czech republic ; the nomadic , often vilified , group called the gypsies or romany are called \u201cbohemiens\u201d in french . how did this word come to describe the poor artists of paris in the nineteenth century ?\nthe term bohemianism emerged in france in the early nineteenth century when artists and creators began to concentrate in the lower - rent , lower class , romani neighborhoods . boh\u00e9mien was a common term for the romani people of france , who were mistakenly thought to have reached france in the 15th century via bohemia , [ 4 ] at that time the only protestant and therefore heretic country among western christians .\ni think everyone has heard of bohemian chic , but there are a lot of people who don ' t really know what a bohemian is . if you ' ve been hearing everyone talking about boho style dress , but aren ' t really sure what they ' re talking about , this article is for you . here , i ' m going to outline a little bit of the history behind bohemianism .\nto summarize , bourgeois sensibilities had come to be seen as culturally authoritative , the underclass of paris was its social opposition , and many bourgeois youth were without money or jobs and searching for an artistic outlet . thus bohemianism , the practice of young would - be artists appropriating underclass lifestyles in order to develop artistic sensibilities outside those upheld by the bourgeois , acted as a sort of release from these societal pressures .\ndisclaimer : these essay extracts are very literary in nature as i\u2019m an english scholar . that said , the social history / causality i present , while general , is accurate . furthermore i\u2019m not nearly as marxist as this essay may suggest , but almost all of the work on bohemianism necessarily involves some marxist thought due to the huge importance bohemian authors place on class - consciousness and a self - identification with the underclass / lumpenproletariat .\ntl : dr definition of bohemianism : bohemianism was initially established in reference to impoverished artists living in the latin quarter of mid - 19th century industrial paris . it is predicated on the notion of living \u201coutside\u201d of society in a way that is define directly against the socio - economic norms of the period , usually a middle - class - bourgeoisie type construct , hence the labeling of numerous later counter culture movements like hippies and beats as similarly \u201cbohemian\u201d . this performative \u201clife on the fringe of society\u201d is at the core of what defines bohemian behavior , but there is also an emphasis on voicing criticisms of mainstream lifestyle through art , music , or literature . accordingly there is a history of works that either attack popular society or explore the benefits / experience of living outside of it being labelled or self - identifying as\nbohemian\n, such as miller\u2019s tropic of cancer or kerouac\u2019s on the road .\ni\u2019m going to go ahead and post my response here rather than the original question cited by american _ graffiti because my answer is not about the semantics of the word \u201cbohemianism\u201d , which is very much an arbitrary social signifier that has little to do with the country of bohemia itself and was effectively discussed by algernon _ asimov . instead i want to designate what came to constitute \u201cbohemian\u201d behavior and why it might be applied to different forms of writing across the 19th and 20th century .\nbohemianism was essentially the first \u2018counter - culture\u2019 . in the 18th century \u2018society\u2019 is largely populated by nobility , an upper - echelon of elites who\u2026 owned everything and controlled culture by way of their pocket - books . the between the 18th and 19th centuries we see a rise in industrialism , which accordingly brought wealth out of the hands of the very few and slowly started disseminating it to the masses . disposable income becomes an actual thing for the middle - class and that disposable income went increasingly to entertainment .\nyet it is important to note that murger cannot be deemed hypocritical in using his own experience of bohemianism as a means to bourgeois ends due to the aforementioned loose definition of both these terms . murger was as genuine a bohemian as can be , evidenced in his friendship with some of the greatest bohemian artists of 19th century paris such as nadar , courbet , and baudelaire ( seigal 38 ) . his work was a personal interpretation of bohemia that fulfilled a need to codify it as a unique social phenomenon .\n\u201cwhile henri murger and charles baudelaire could not be more different as artists , they share a common bond in their association with early bohemianism . through this , they can be placed side - by - side as respective representations of its initial social and ideological contributions . with one popularizing the romanticized image of bohemia within the public sphere and the other demonstrating it\u2019s potential as a means to autonomous artistic achievement , each author lay part of the foundation for a counter - culture that would produce rich works of literature long after their deaths .\nbohemianism is not a \u2018movement\u2019 as we typically use the term in the art - world , as bohemians were not implicitly \u2018out to change\u2019 the status - quo nor were they outright declaring themselves as desperate from the rest of society . they were a marginalized group of people by society writ - large . as a culture of people their works by and large do not survive or are absorbed into broader artistic movements . as a group and part of society they did influence many works and have had lasting effects in literature , music and fashion .\nthe first usage of the term bohemianism in its current meaning was by french journalist f\u00e9lix pyat in 1834 in an article called\nles artistes\n. he derogatorily described this personality type as\nalien and bizarre . . . outside the law , beyond the reaches of society . . . they are the bohemians of today\n( tr . levi asher ) . the term became commonplace in the 1850s when the writer henri murger began publishing and staging a series of stories called la vie de boh\u00e8me which would eventually become the world - known puccini opera la boh\u00e8me .\nmark twain included himself and charles warren stoddard in the bohemian category in 1867 . by 1872 , when a group of journalists and artists who gathered regularly for cultural pursuits in san francisco were casting about for a name , the term bohemian became the main choice , and the bohemian club was born . club members who were established and successful , pillars of their community , respectable family men , redefined their own form of bohemianism to include people like them who were bons vivants , sportsmen , and appreciators of the fine arts . club member and poet george sterling responded to this redefinition :\nsoon they became subjects of some very important works in a variety of mediums . vanity fair is considered by many to chronicle bohemianism as it details they struggle of a poor person trying to integrate herself into polite society . la boheme is entirely about groups of bohemians living in paris . in the opera carmen , the lead character is described as \u2018a gypsy girl\u201d . these works , by and large are not created by bohemians themselves but rather a group of artists who are flirting with the period known as romanticism . it was the romantics who idealized the bohemians and popularized them to the world .\nthe term has become associated with various artistic or academic communities and is used as a generalized adjective describing such people , environs , or situations : bohemian ( boho\u2014informal ) is defined in the american college dictionary as \u201ca person with artistic or intellectual tendencies , who lives and acts with no regard for conventional rules of behavior . \u201d many prominent european and american figures of the last 150 years belonged to the bohemian subculture , and any comprehensive \u201clist of bohemians\u201d would be tediously long . bohemianism has been approved of by some bourgeois writers such as honor\u00e9 de balzac , but most conservative cultural critics do not condone bohemian lifestyles .\nbohemia meant any place where one could live and work cheaply , and behave unconventionally ; a community of free souls beyond the pale of respectable society . several cities and neighborhoods came to be associated with bohemianism in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries : in europe : montmartre and montparnasse in paris ; chelsea , fitzrovia , and soho in london ; schwabing in munich ; skadarlija in belgrade ; tab\u00e1n in budapest . in the united states : greenwich village in new york city ; venice beach , california ; topanga , california ; and tiburon , california . in australia : newtown and potts point , sydney and fitzroy in melbourne .\nmark twain included himself and charles warren stoddard in the bohemian category in 1867 . [ 6 ] by 1872 , when a group of journalists and artists who gathered regularly for cultural pursuits in san francisco were casting about for a name , the term bohemian became the main choice , and the bohemian club was born . [ 9 ] club members who were established and successful , pillars of their community , respectable family men , redefined their own form of bohemianism to include people like them who were bons vivants , sportsmen , and appreciators of the fine arts . [ 8 ] club member and poet george sterling responded to this redefinition :\nnouveau : bohemians with money who attempt to join traditional bohemianism with contemporary culture gypsy : the expatriate types , they create their own gypsy nirvana wherever they go beat : also drifters , but non - materialist and art - focused zen : \u201cpost - beat , \u201d focus on spirituality rather than art dandy : no money , but try to appear as if they have it by buying and displaying expensive or rare items \u2013 such as brands of alcohol [ 18 ] maxwell bodenheim , an american poet and novelist , was known as the king of greenwich village bohemians during the 1920s and his writing brought him international fame during the jazz age .\nany good mixer of convivial habits considers he has a right to be called a bohemian . but that is not a valid claim . there are two elements , at least , that are essential to bohemianism . the first is devotion or addiction to one or more of the seven arts ; the other is poverty . other factors suggest themselves : for instance , i like to think of my bohemians as young , as radical in their outlook on art and life ; as unconventional , and , though this is debatable , as dwellers in a city large enough to have the somewhat cruel atmosphere of all great cities . ( parry , 2005 ) .\nthe parisian\nbohemia\nin which the puccini ' s opera was originally set was a world portrayed by three writers : henri murger , alexandre privat , and jules vall\u00e8s . murger was the first to write about it , in a set of short stories serialized in a small newspaper in 1846 , later turned into a sell - out play in 1849 and then a book in 1851 . it is his\nbohemia\nwhich relates directly to puccini ' s opera ; it is his characters - - rodolfo , mim\u00ec , schaunard , marcello , colline , musetta , et al - - that are portrayed there . in his hands , bohemianism became a cult , all the rage .\nthe first chapter draws on an unfinished poem , walt whitman ' s\nthe vault at pfaff ' s ,\nto introduce several of the book ' s most important strands of analysis . since the poem refers to the restaurant and beer salon on broadway where the self - proclaimed bohemians met , levin unfolds the significance of the scene ( on which see also the vault at pfaff ' s ) . treating the community assembled there as the nucleus for bohemia ' s dispersal to western locales , she traces the lives of the participants in other chapters and links other manifestations of bohemia back to this inaugural cultural moment . the results are mixed . while levin ' s readings of whitman ' s poem shed light on the cultural significance of pfaff ' s , she is less convincing in her attempt to reread whitman through the lens of bohemianism . we are told , for instance , that in the frontispiece to the 1855 leaves of grass , whitman adopts the pose of a bohemian . this provocative suggestion challenges the conventional reading of whitman as a laboring\nrough ,\nlinks his work to a larger cultural archive , and adds a new turn to his self - fashioning . but ultimately , the significance of this insight doesn ' t become fully clear . since bohemianism exemplifies the self - contradictory multiplicity that we already associate with whitman , it does not offer a new methodology for reading his works .\nchapter 6 also introduces some of the ways in which bohemia promoted the\nunsettling of national characteristics .\nthough boggs suggests that my\nnationalization of bohemianism\noverlooks this\nunsettling ,\ni do in fact argue that bohemia challenged various national characteristics and strictures . for example , i analyze representations of the ethnic restaurants in new york city and san francisco that were characterized as\nbohemian\nin contemporary guidebooks and stories .\nwithin such accounts ,\ni argue ,\nbohemia annexes the foreign for the \u0091delectation ' of the united states . yet , while providing a quasi - imperial stage for cosmopolitan consumption , bohemia also constituted a liminal space , a \u0091world peculiar to itself ' where national boundaries and identities might become less entrenched\n( 295 ) . similarly , at the end of chapter 6 , i discuss the cosmopolitan space of\nblack bohemia .\nanalyzing the writings of james weldon johnson , i argue that johnson\ncontinued to posit a gap between the \u0091racial ' and the \u0091national , ' and it was at this juncture that black bohemia proved most crucial to his cultural geography\n( 336 ) . these arguments are developed at length in the chapter , and both complicate the\nnationalization of bohemianism .\nfinally , i also describe how conceptions of american national identity began to change , so that\nnational characteristics\nwould not simply become static\nstraw - figures\naround which bohemian mobility revolved .\nto staid old philadelphia , then , attention should be directed , while a review is made of its now famous sketch club , where bohemianism is not forced , like a hot - house plant , but thrives in a natural state , and where fellowship exists without becoming tiresome . the philadelphia sketch club was organized november 20 , 1860 , by six young enthusiasts who met in the studio of george f . bensell . meetings were to be held every saturday night , and , as one of the rules stated , \u201cwhen the treasury is ill need of funds it is to be replenished by a subscription levied on each member , not exceeding twelve cents . \u201d the struggle for life was hard , despite such dues .\nany good mixer of convivial habits considers he has a right to be called a bohemian . but that is not a valid claim . there are two elements , at least , that are essential to bohemianism . the first is devotion or addiction to one or more of the seven arts ; the other is poverty . other factors suggest themselves : for instance , i like to think of my bohemians as young , as radical in their outlook on art and life ; as unconventional , and , though this is debatable , as dwellers in a city large enough to have the somewhat cruel atmosphere of all great cities . [ 10 ] despite his views , sterling associated very closely with the bohemian club , and caroused with artist and industrialist alike at the bohemian grove . [ 10 ]\n[ edit ] american bohemianism bohemian grove during the summer hi - jinks , circa 1911\u20131916in 1845 , bohemian nationals began to emigrate to the united states , and from 1848 the wave included some of the radicals and ex - priests who had wanted a constitutional government . in new york city in 1857 , a group of some 15\u201320 young , cultured journalists flourished as self - described \u201cbohemians\u201d until the american civil war began in 1860 . [ 6 ] similar groups in other cities were broken up as well ; reporters spread out to report on the conflict . during the war , correspondents began to assume the title \u201cbohemian\u201d , and newspapermen in general took up the moniker . bohemian became synonymous with newspaper writer . [ 6 ] in 1866 , war correspondent junius henri browne , who wrote for the new york tribune and harper\u2019s magazine , described \u201cbohemian\u201d journalists such he was , as well as the few carefree women and lighthearted men he encountered during the war years . [ 7 ]\njoel rinaldo\u2019s was one of the all - night eating and drinking places that thrived around times square in new york before the first world war . \u201crefreshery\u201d was an unusual term that probably related more to drinking than to eating since saloon owners often referred to their offerings as \u201crefreshments . \u201d\nexactly when joel\u2019s opened is unclear but chances are it was in the late 1890s . the real estate parcel at 206 west 41st street that became joel\u2019s was part of his father\u2019s estate when he died in 1895 .\nlooking at these 1910 - ish postcards of joel\u2019s you might be misled into thinking it was an elegant after - theatre spot . it attracted all kinds of late - night visitors but was mainly famous as a hangout for musicians , artists , writers , heavy drinkers , \u201chop - heads , \u201d and mexican revolutionaries . in 1910 the restaurant was the headquarters of the mexican liberal party opposed to the presidency of general porfirio diaz . the short story writer o . henry was a regular also , though he may have spent more time drinking in the first - floor bar than eating in the caf\u00e9 on the second floor . it is likely that el refugio , a caf\u00e9 described in o . henry\u2019s short story \u201cthe gold that glittered , \u201d was based on joel\u2019s .\none of the most popular dishes at joel\u2019s was chili con carne , a dish not easily found in new york in the early 20th century . he also served tamales and \u201cfrijoles colorado . \u201d in addition to mexican dishes , joel concocted a drink that became famous \u2013 or , more likely , notorious \u2014 called a blue moon . only one to a customer but that was enough reportedly to \u201ckeep the patron pleasantly mellow the rest of the evening . \u201d\njoel\u2019s walls were filled with drawings , which can be seen on in the image above . some were by caricaturist carlo de fornaro who spent time in jail after being successfully sued by a mexican official in ny courts for libelous statements fornaro made in his book , diaz , czar of mexico . joel , born in nyc around 1870 , also had intellectual ambitions , was attracted to psychology and philosophy , and wrote an obscure treatise against darwin\u2019s account of evolution called rinaldo\u2019s polygeneric theory .\njoel took a paternalistic role toward many of his patrons , keeping prices low and announcing on a gilt sign that touring actors and musicians ( he was near the metropolitan opera house ) could send him their money and he would keep it safe for them . it is said that many took him up on the offer . perhaps his motive for keeping a bank was to insure that eventually he would get paid , to offset all the bad checks he took from his erratic patrons .\nthe interesting thing about bohemian places like joel\u2019s was how they loosened up a middle class still under the spell of victorian correctness . after a few hours in a heady atmosphere like this and they\u2019d be talking to strangers ( without even being introduced ! ) , singing out loud , and ordering drinks all around .\ntagged as 1910s , all - night restaurants , bohemians , joel ' s , mexican food , new york city , o . henry , times square\nthere was additionally a student - run meals co - op that sourced every kind of tougher to search out ( in these days ) well being meals .\nthis is for rod richardson . you say you have more pictures of joel\u2019s refreshery ? i\u2019m writing a novel about 1912 new york\u2013sounds like a great potential locale . hope you get this . my name is sarah smith , sarahwriter ( at ) gmail ( dot ) com .\nbless you for printing this informative piece about joel\u2019s . i first read about this wonderful establishment in the restaurants of new york by george s . chappell ( new york , 1925 ) . places of this sort are pretty much extinct , as is the piquant bohemian spirit of a century ago .\ntake a look at the above link . spanierman gallery is having a show feb . 17 of american modernism , and the painting that gets top billing is \u201cjoel\u2019s caf\u00e9\u201d by max weber . it is the same place . if you are interested , contact me and i can get you more images of joel and his refreshery .\nby the way , joel\u2019s best book was the psychoanalysis of the reformer , published 1919 , an application of freudian theory to the neurotic , sexually repressed motivations of the prohibitionists who ultimately destroyed joel\u2019s business .\nrod et al , you might be interested to know that our small auction house has an old newspaper ad for the restaurant illustrated by john sloan and hand - signed by the artist . call quickly if you have any interest as it may be sold as early as this coming friday , july 19th . a nice posting too about joel\u2019s and thanks . tom at litchfield county auctions 860 - 567 - 4661\nthis site uses akismet to reduce spam . learn how your comment data is processed .\nwe eat in restaurants several times a week and yet know very little about their history . i plan to dip into my archive of research and images every so often to present a little tidbit that highlights aspects of our american restaurant culture . let me know your thoughts . e - mail me !\n18th century 19th - century restaurants 19th century 20th century 20th century restaurants 1880s 1890s 1900s 1910s 1920s 1930s 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s banquets bohemians boston boston restaurants cafeterias california restaurants careers catering chain restaurants chains chefs chicago chicago restaurants chinese restaurants confectionery restaurants convenience foods delmonico ' s depression restaurants drive - ins fast food franchises french restaurants greenwich village liquor los angeles los angeles restaurants lunch rooms massachusetts restaurants menus new york city new york city restaurants new york restaurants nightclubs nyc restaurants oysters prohibition racism restaurant chains restaurant cuisine restaurant decor restaurant failures restaurant names restaurant patrons restaurateurs restorators roadhouses roadside restaurants san francisco san francisco restaurants sanitation schrafft ' s st . louis tea rooms temperance theme restaurants tipping women women patrons women proprietors women restaurateurs\nenter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email .\ncaption title attributed to george frederick cameron - a checklist of canadian literature / r . e . watters filmed from a copy of the original publication held by the national library of canada 43\nthere are no reviews yet . be the first one to write a review .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\ndie zeit : wochenzeitung fu\u0308r politik , wirtschaft , handel und kultur . ( newspaper , 1946 ) [ worldcat . org ]\nyour web browser is not enabled for javascript . some features of worldcat will not be available .\nyour list has reached the maximum number of items . please create a new list with a new name ; move some items to a new or existing list ; or delete some items .\nnote : citations are based on reference standards . however , formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study . the specific requirements or preferences of your reviewing publisher , classroom teacher , institution or organization should be applied .\nthe e - mail address ( es ) field is required . please enter recipient e - mail address ( es ) .\nthe e - mail address ( es ) you entered is ( are ) not in a valid format . please re - enter recipient e - mail address ( es ) .\ni thought you might be interested in this item at urltoken title : die zeit : wochenzeitung fu\u0308r politik , wirtschaft , handel und kultur . publisher : hamburg : schmidt und co , 1946 - isbn / issn : 0044 - 2070 oclc : 848537365\nplease choose whether or not you want other users to be able to see on your profile that this library is a favorite of yours .\nadd tags for\ndie zeit : wochenzeitung fu\u0308r politik , wirtschaft , handel und kultur .\n.\nyou may have already requested this item . please select ok if you would like to proceed with this request anyway .\nworldcat is the world ' s largest library catalog , helping you find library materials online . learn more \u203a\u203a\ndon ' t have an account ? you can easily create a free account .\nsince 15c . to also mean\ngypsy .\nthe roma were wrongly believed to have come from there , perhaps because their first appearance in western europe may have been immediately from bohemia , or because they were confused with the 15c . bohemian hussite heretics , who were driven from their country about that time .\n) . it appears in english 1848 in thackary ' s\nvanity fair .\nthe term ' bohemian ' has come to be very commonly accepted in our day as the description of a certain kind of literary gipsey , no matter in what language he speaks , or what city he inhabits . . . . a bohemian is simply an artist or litt\u00e9rateur who , consciously or unconsciously , secedes from conventionality in life and in art . [\nwestminster review ,\n1862 ]\nhence also the adjective ,\nunconventional , free from social restraints\n( 1848 ) .\npeople sit under trees in silver spring . montgomery county officials will study ways to enliven the county\u2019s nightlife scene . ( sarah l . voisin / the washington post )\nmontgomery officials are under no illusions about the county\u2019s image among the washington region\u2019s young : boring .\n\u201cwe\u2019re a little sleepy , \u201d said county council member roger berliner ( d - potomac - bethesda ) . \u201cwe go to bed early . \u201d\nfor all its prosperity and family - friendly suburban appeal , montgomery is in the throes of a midlife crisis . that angst has led to a new item at the top of the public policy agenda : a yearning to be hip .\ncounty executive isiah leggett wants to make montgomery more competitive with the district and arlington county for the coveted millennial demographic , or \u201cgeneration y\u201d \u2014 roughly defined as those between ages 18 and 34 . plans include a revised set of policies that officials hope will spawn the next u street corridor , adams morgan or clarendon \u2014 dynamic , walkable communities where the young will not only play but also live and work .\nleggett ( d ) is expected to announce the formation of a \u201ctask force on the night time economy\u201d to study ways to enliven the bar , music and after - hours dining scenes in communities including bethesda , rockville and silver spring .\nthe panel , whose members are still being recruited , will consider everything from loosened liquor laws and noise ordinances to relaxed regulations covering urban amenities that connect people : food trucks , cafes , outdoor movies . \u201cyou have to make the county more appealing , \u201d leggett said . \u201cyou have to make sure that sense of vitality is there . \u201d\nthis is similar to the theory of change promoted for the past decade by university of toronto urbanist richard florida , who says cities can regenerate economically by attracting a robust \u201ccreative class . \u201d that means young professionals in technology fields along with musicians , artists , gay people , writers and creative elites he calls \u201chigh bohemians . \u201d\ncouncil member hans riemer ( d - at large ) , who with council member marc elrich ( d - at large ) is a principal advocate of the task force , said the county needs more of a return on its enormous investment in its public school students .\n\u201cafter we spend , what , $ 150 , 000 in this county to educate them ? \u201d asked riemer ( actually closer to $ 180 , 000 from kindergarten through 12th grade , schools officials estimate ) . \u201cand where do they go ? they move to clarendon . they move to d . c . \u201d\nthe county\u2019s concern is reflected in the data . according to the census bureau\u2019s american community survey , 36 percent of arlington\u2019s population is between ages 20 and 34 . montgomery\u2019s proportion is 19 percent , trailing the district ( 31 percent ) , prince george\u2019s county ( 23 percent ) and fairfax county ( 20 percent ) .\nthe county\u2019s share of residents ages 25 to 34 grew just 4 . 6 percent between 2000 and 2010 . montgomery also has the highest percentage of seniors among jurisdictions in the capital region . the number of residents ages 55 to 64 grew by more than 50 percent between 2000 and 2010 . and the 65 - to - 74 bracket is up 24 percent in the past decade , a threefold increase from 1990 to 2000 .\n\u201cwe are aging faster than we probably anticipated , \u201d leggett said . the traditional , suburban montgomery will not disappear , he said , but for the tax base to grow \u2014 and to help support a burgeoning aging - in - place population \u2014 a new county has to take root alongside the old .\nson , andrew , a richard montgomery high school graduate who is now a junior at tufts university in boston . she doubts that andrew will return permanently after graduation .\nwhen he comes home on holidays , \u201ci watch him struggling to find different places to hang out , \u201d said qi ( pronounced \u201cchee\u201d ) . one recent favorite : the quince orchard library branch in gaithersburg . \u201cwe need more places for people to hang out , \u201d said qi , who began to develop the nighttime - economy task force at leggett\u2019s behest , part of what has been dubbed the \u201cnew montgomery initiative . \u201d it\u2019s not just spaces for the young , she emphasizes . the goal is to make montgomery \u2014 already a multicultural county that has turned \u201cmajority - minority\u201d\u2014 truly multi - generational .\n\u201cwe want to create opportunities for the young and hip , and the older with hip replacements , \u201d she said .\nbut the immediate focus is likely to be the millennials , and it will start with night life . although the redeveloped silver spring is a success on many levels , riemer said it is \u201cnot even close\u201d to being a hipster magnet .\n\u201cit\u2019s the best we\u2019ve got , but we\u2019ve got to take it to the next level , \u201d he said . that means more music venues like the fillmore , along with practice space for musicians . new hotel options would also help . riemer said he has heard that bands playing the fillmore won\u2019t stay in silver spring because they turn their noses up at the hotels .\n\u201cthey don\u2019t want to trash a room that keith richards trashed in the \u201960s , \u201d he said .\ndale rodman , a silver spring musician and montgomery native , said a major music festival with mainstream bands \u201cwould generate some good energy . \u201d\n\u201cit\u2019s tough when you\u2019re next door to d . c . , \u201d said rodman , 24 , whose rock - reggae group , dale and the zdubs , plays all over the region . \u201cit takes a lot of the cred and a lot of the hype . \u201d\nthen there are the millennials themselves , who find the county \u201cbrand\u201d sedately suburban , or at best \u201curban - lite . \u201d\n\u201cmontgomery county is . . . silver spring , right ? \u201d asked bianca blomquist , 24 , a lobbyist who lives in columbia heights . \u201cwent up to eat there a couple of times . wasn\u2019t bad . seemed all right for a suburb . . . it\u2019s kind of cookie - cutter . at least i perceive it to be that way a little more . \u201d\n\u201cmaybe after 35 , but i\u2019ve never perceived myself as an in - betweener . i either want an urban setting or a rural setting . but the in - between ? i don\u2019t like it that much . \u201d\nofficials also want to take a look at liquor laws that have left silver spring and other parts of the county \u201cunder - barred , \u201d as one planner put it , meaning a shortage of places for people to meet and drink .\none issue is a law requiring establishments to maintain an even split in their food and alcohol sales .\n\u201cthe ratio has probably outlived its usefulness , \u201d said kathie durbin , a division chief for the county\u2019s department of liquor control . she explained that the measure probably dates to the end of prohibition , when drinks were 50 cents . in the era of the $ 12 martini , a 50 - 50 split makes less sense . durbin is also working on a plan that would allow certain businesses to sell \u201cgrowlers , \u201d the half - gallon jugs of craft beer patrons can fill at breweries and take home .\nthe county has great hopes for hipness in the massive white flint redevelopment along rockville pike . while developers envision high - rises and high - end stores , there are also plans for smaller , moderately priced living spaces , with walkable streets and coffee shops , yoga studios and casual dining in the busboys and poets mold .\n\u201cwhat we\u2019re hoping for is that this will be the alternative downtown , \u201d said lindsay hoffman , executive director of friends of white flint , the nonprofit group of developers , residents and other stakeholders supporting the project . \u201cwe\u2019re hoping that this will be a good alternative with a variety of housing options at a variety of price points . \u201d\nlast week , the rockville - based tower cos . announced that it would overhaul its blairs apartment complex in silver spring according to new urbanist specs , with new units , wide walking trails and green space . \u201cthis is a suburb that\u2019s becoming a city , \u201d said bing thom , one of the architects hired by tower to design the makeover .\nto fully realize the vision of becoming a millennial magnet , the county faces formidable hurdles , none bigger than mobility . without transit - friendly neighborhoods , the area will probably never draw the kind of young energy and talent it desires .\nmontgomery is still looking for the billions it will take to pay for three major projects that have been on the boards for years : the light - rail purple line between bethesda and new carrollton , the corridor cities transitway to connect upper montgomery with the shady grove metrorail station , and a network of express bus lanes to link commuting corridors .\nsome millennials see moving to a place like montgomery at some point , just not while they\u2019re young .\n\u201cif you\u2019re in your early 20s , it\u2019s probably not a great idea to move to montgomery county if you can avoid it , \u201d matt lyons , 24 , a business consultant who grew up in columbia and lives near thomas circle . \u201cbut i think once you hit that certain age where you\u2019re ready to start calming things down , then i think it\u2019s a great place to be . \u201d\nthis classic novel of bohemian life by henry murger is based on a series of magazine sketches later made into a successful play . the novel is a series of loosely united chapters beginning with the first meeting of the four main characters (\ngustave colline , the great philosopher , marcel , the great painter , schaunard , the great musician , and rodolphe , the great poet\n[ 123 ] ) and ending with their departure from bohemia in favor of bourgeois life . jules janin called the book\na first chapter in the code of youth\n( qtd . in maurice 111 ) .\nhis purpose in telling the story , he said , was to glorify and legitimize bohemia .\nscenes de la vie de boheme is only a series of social studies , the heros of which belong to a class badly - judged until now , whose greatest crime is lack of order , and who can even plead in excuse that this very lack of order is a necessity of the life they lead\n( 36 ) , wrote murger at the end of the first chapter .\nmusetta waters flowers in the middle of the night . she had told marcel that she would stay with him as long as the flowers lived , and each evening without his noticing she got out of bed to care for them ( 81 ) . illustration by montader ."]}
{"id": 53705, "summary": [{"text": "public transport in the wellington region is well developed compared to other parts of new zealand .", "topic": 27}, {"text": "it consists of diesel buses , trolleybuses , commuter trains , ferries and a funicular ( the wellington cable car ) .", "topic": 13}, {"text": "it also included trams until 1964 .", "topic": 19}, {"text": "buses and ferries are privately owned , with the infrastructure owned by public bodies , and public transport is often subsidised .", "topic": 23}, {"text": "the greater wellington regional council is responsible for planning and subsidising public transport , and pays around nz$ 30 million for bus and train services each year .", "topic": 29}, {"text": "the services are marketed under the name metlink .", "topic": 36}, {"text": "the system covers wellington city , lower hutt , upper hutt , porirua , the kapiti coast and the wairarapa . ", "topic": 22}], "title": "public transport in the wellington region", "paragraphs": ["the metlink public transport network in the wellington region is managed by greater wellington regional council .\nthe wellington region has much to be proud of in our public transport system .\nthe wellington regional public transport plan sets the long - term direction for public transport in the region . it is our blueprint for an easier - to - use and more sustainable public transport network .\nthe greater wellington regional council is about to hold eight public meetings throughout the region over the proposed changes to public transport fares .\nwellington has a highly effective public transport system with high levels of patronage and customer satisfaction . the regional public transport plan builds on that strong base to develop an even better public transport network for the region .\nhow people in the wellington region will be able to travel by public transport in 2030 and pay using new fares and technologies being developed now .\nwithin the region , public transport was most popular to workplaces in wellington city \u2013 20 . 4 percent of commuters in wellington city took public transport . lower hutt followed , with 18 . 3 percent . for those living in wellington city , public transport use was most common in berhampore west , kilbirnie west\u2013hataitai south , and newtown east .\nwellington city council is opposing plans for an overall 3 per cent fare increase for the region ' s public transport users .\nwellington has an excellent public transport system which is well used by the locals .\nso follow the wellington public transport guide below to see how to get around .\ngreater wellington regional council adopted variation 1 to the wellington regional public transport plan on 24 february 2016 .\nafter cars , public transport was the next - most common way to commute in the wellington region on census day in 2013 . this was also true for all the territorial authorities in the region except wellington city and the masterton district , where active modes were more popular .\na new plan for public transport in the region comes into effect next week and it aims to grow public transport usage by 15 to 20 per cent over the next six to eight years by making public transport more reliable , affordable , convenient , safe and speedy .\nfor the 86 years between 1878 and 1964 , public transport in wellington was dominated by the tram . . .\nthe average number of public transport trips per person , per year in wellington is 72 , compared with 47 in auckland and 20 in canterbury .\nthe average percentage of respondents in the wellington region that rated the bus and train network as reliable .\nart , culture , heritage venues in wellington region , new zealand pg . 6 - eventfinda\ngreater wellington regional council wants to create a single ticketing system for metlink buses in the region .\nbeginning next wednesday in upper hutt , the public will be able to talk through the proposal with local councillors and public transport officers .\nthe nz transport agency does not directly provide public transport services . we set policies and invest in services that are then delivered by regional councils and auckland transport . regional councils and auckland transport contract private operators to provide public transport using buses , trains and ferries in our cities .\ngreater wellington regional council adopted variation 3 to the regional public transport plan on 31 october 2017 .\nnot all who work in the wellington region are usual residents . in 2013 , nearly 6 , 000 people who gave workplace addresses in the wellington region lived elsewhere . while the manawatu - wanganui region adjoins wellington and provided 1 , 683 workers , auckland provided slightly more \u2013 1 , 848 workers .\nin the wellington region , the most common industry was professional , scientific , and technical services , followed by public administration and safety . these were also the top industries in central wellington city .\n[ 1 ] for the purpose of this article , public transport will be defined as bus or train transport .\nwe\u2019re building a world standard , low emission public transport network to take greater wellington into the future .\nwellington , 16 december 2010 . auckland transport today announced a key development in the region\u2019s integrated ticketing system will be introduced early next year that will allow people to use a single \u201csmartcard\u201d on public transport in auckland . auckland transport\u2019s chief executive , david warburton says , \u201csupplementing\u2026\nwellington region has the highest number of public transport boardings per person per year in new zealand . the average resident boarded public transport 72 times last year , far exceeding the per - capita boarding for auckland , canterbury , and all major australian cities except sydney .\nin auckland we operate the commuter rail transport network on behalf of auckland transport ( at ) .\nmr laidlaw said the council was actively encouraging more people to use public transport .\nin 1846 fighting broke out in the wellington region as the ng\u0101ti toa chief te rangihaeata backed local maori opposed to european settlement in the hutt valley . the campaign claimed few lives and ng\u0101ti toa resistance in the region was effectively ended as a result .\nof the four cities in the wellington region , wellington city had the largest drop in people commuting by car in 2013 , falling by 6 . 7 percent . this is compared with :\nmetlink is the name for greater wellington\u2019s public transport network . for timetables and information about bus , train and harbour ferry services in the greater wellington region go to urltoken or contact the metlink service centre on 0800 801 700 .\nthe wellington public transport spine study , a key action from the ngauranga to airport corridor plan , was undertaken to help determine a future public transport solution for wellington city \u2013 one that is high quality , modern and meets the longer term aspirations and demands of our city and region .\nthis data shows the outline of all buildings located in the wairarapa districts in the wellington region as viewed from aerial photography capture in 2013 . the processed data . . .\nwithin the wellington region , the four cities \u2013 porirua , upper hutt , lower hutt , and wellington \u2013 dominate the labour market . these cities contained 86 . 6 percent of the region\u2019s workplace addresses in 2013 .\ntransdev is the largest multimodal operator of public transport services across australia and new zealand .\nin summary , the opportunities to improve public transport systems lie primarily in route connectivity between residential areas and workplaces . the wellington public transport system is the best example in new zealand of this connectivity , with bus systems servicing shorter distance travel and train lines linking nearby urban areas to the wellington city centre .\nthe council submission said about 33 per cent of wellington residents could not afford public transport and , while it did not control the public transport network , it had a duty to advocate for its residents .\nuse our map to find live updates and webcams of traffic conditions in your region .\nin 2017 , 80 . 5 % of respondents of the wellington region thought that the train and bus services were reliable .\nthe figures are revealed in a council submission opposing a planned 3 per cent fare increase for wellington public transport users from july next year .\nfor more information on wellington\u2019s taxi services , check out wellington cab fares : taxi prices in wellington .\nthe more people who take public transport , the less pressure there is on arterial roads .\npublic transport works best when users have a common destination when travelling either to or from work . in wellington , most transport lines end up where the majority of the population works \u2013 in wellington city . having these congregation points enables public transport systems to funnel users directly , or very close , to their desired destination .\nthe wellington region has an extensive bus network that provides public transport within all of our cities and towns and operates as a feeder to the rail network for journeys through the region . more than 24 million trips were made on buses during 2014 / 15 .\n* the university of waikato subsidises a 30 per cent public transport discount for its students .\nuse of public transport has grown by 1 . 3 % in the past 5 years , and by 14 % in the past 10 years .\n\u2026wellington region has the highest number of public transport boardings per person per year in new zealand . the average resident boarded public transport 72 times last year , far exceeding the per - capita boarding for auckland , canterbury , and all major australian cities except sydney . below are some st . . . \u2026\nbut passengers in the wellington region contribute more than those elsewhere . in 2013 / 14 , wellington public transport users covered 56 per cent of the total cost , while auckland users paid 44 per cent , canterbury users contributed 38 per cent and those in the waikato coughed up 36 per cent .\ndownload the at public transport app to plan your journey , see fares and get real time updates on when your transport will arrive .\nthe call for cheaper public transport fares across the wellington region is growing louder as new figures reveal some commuters have had to swallow price hikes of more than 50 per cent over the past decade .\nthe nz transport agency works to create transport solutions for all new zealanders \u2013 from helping new drivers earn their licences , to leading safety campaigns to investing in public transport , state highways and local roads .\nvariation 1 makes minor changes to the regional public transport plan to ensure consistency with the council\u2019s procurement approach for bus services . variation 1 to the regional public transport plan is defined as a \u2018not significant\u2019 variation under the land transport management act 2003 .\nall of our transport plans , projects and activities come from the regional land transport plan .\nwellington public transport advocate tony randle said his own analysis showed it was actually cheaper to drive than to bus across three zones in wellington , which is what those in the outer suburbs have to do .\nfran wilde , chair of greater wellington regional council and the regional transport committee , says the package is crucial for the future of the wellington region . \u201cthese important public transport and roading improvements were identified in the ngauranga to airport corridor plan back in 2008 and it\u2019s great to see progress being made . easy access to and through the central city , together with enhanced connections to wellington airport and the eastern suburbs , is increasingly important for the region\u2019s growth\u201d .\nthe nz transport agency , greater wellington regional council and wellington city council today released the final report of the public transport spine study about future public transport options for the city . at the same time , nzta released refined plans for state highway 1 including the basin bridge , mount victoria tunnel duplication , and widening of ruahine street and wellington road .\ngreater wellington has been monitoring air quality around the region since 1997 to find out where pollutants in air might affect people\u2019s health .\nvariation 2 to the regional public transport plan enables the trial of a cross - regional bus service between levin and waikanae . variation 2 to the regional public transport plan is defined as a ' not significant ' variation under the land transport act 2003 .\nandy foster , wellington city council ' s transport and urban development committee chairman , said the city council felt fares had risen in wellington to the point where the public was starting to resist .\nwellington public transport operators will have to front up to the regional council over poorly - planned bus replacements for the kapiti commuter train .\nwellingtonians pay more than three times as much for public transport than other new zealand commuters , wellington city council research shows .\npublic transport , water supply , flood protection and the environment are the big winn . . . learn more\nthe public transport spine study ( ptss ) is now complete and the full study reports are available below .\nthe wellington region is situated at the southern end of the north island of new zealand . geographically , the region is roughly square in shape , surrounded on three sides by sea . its land form is dominated by hills and a mountain range , known as the rimutakas in the south and tararuas in the north , which divides the urbanised western side of the region from the more rural east , known as the wairarapa . many earthquake fault lines run through the region .\nwe also plan the roading network and strengthen public transport infrastructure with facilities like rail / bus interchanges .\nmayor celia wade - brown says the proposal is an improvement for walking , cycling and public transport .\nperceptions of the reliability of various forms of transport for getting around the region can impact on people\u2019s travel opportunities and choices . reliability is also a measure for how well public transport infrastructure can cope with current and future demand .\nwe are very proud of the coolest little capital in the world and we have a great public transport network to help you make the most of your visit to wellington .\ngreater wellington manages the metlink public transport network with support from central government . passengers , ratepayers and road users all help fund it .\nas shown in figure 4 , the decrease in reliance on cars is mirrored by increases for public transport ( buses and trains ) and active modes of transport ( walking , jogging , and cycling ) .\nease of access to public transport linkages is an important factor in the level of public transport used . the highest rate of bus use occurs in the wellington city area , where bus routes are more numerous and the distance to one\u2019s workplace is often shortest . one in six of the area\u2019s commuters take the bus to work \u2013 the highest rate of any territorial authority in the country .\na man injured in a house fire in gore remains in a serious condition in icu at christchurch hospital .\nwe know that using public transport in wellington is very much a part of its residents ' dna , but there is significant room for growth .\ngreater wellington regional councillor daran ponter says there is an inequity between the region ' s rail and bus users .\nthe trains in wellington are a fastest way of getting between wellington station and its surrounding districts .\nwellington ' s extensive public transport network includes bus services , five passenger rail lines , a cable car , and the harbour ferry services .\ntaxis added to the snapper network . wellington , 23 september 2010 . snapper today announced that its leading contactless payment system is now available on another mode of transport in the greater wellington region . snapper customers can now enjoy the speed and convenience of snapper in over\u2026\nhow to get to and between our campuses on foot , by bike , or on public transport .\nsince then , a coalition of wellington city council , greater wellington regional council and the new zealand transport agency has been seeking public feedback and brainstorming the best approach to fixing the capital ' s transport woes between the airport and ngauranga gorge .\npublic transport advocate tony randlesaid scrapping a proposed fare increase for one - zone bus travel within wellington city would be of more benefit .\nbut the question remains about where the money to fund these discounts will come from if an increase in public transport patronage does not cover it .\nthe government has set national environmental standards controlling the levels of pollution in our air . in our region , greater wellington is responsible for ensuring that our air quality meets these standards .\n\u201cwe need a shared commitment to public transport , walking and cycling , and private vehicle travel , because no form of transport exists in isolation from another . we have a very real opportunity to invest in a city and region that fosters growth and provides better journey options for everyone . \u201d\nanthony frith media manager \u2013 central region nz transport agency t 04 894 5251 m 027 213 7617 e anthony . frith @ urltoken\nthe wellington cable car is a novelty tourist \u201cmust - do\u201d meets public transport . the historic cable car takes passengers from the busy lambton quay to the peaceful botanic gardens in kelburn , offering great views of wellington on the way up .\na diverse range of apis and transport data from both within the nz transport agency and its key partners .\nfind out about using public transport within new zealand by clicking ' read more ' on your chosen city .\npublic transport use is most popular in the wellington region , with 17 % of those travelling to work using either a bus or train to do so . these forms of public transport are well established in wellington , but have nevertheless expanded steadily over the past two decades . in 2013 , approximately 9 . 5 % of commuters [ 2 ] took the bus to work , while 7 . 7 % took the train ( compared to 9 . 0 % and 7 . 1 % respectively in 1996 ) .\nin wellington city , active modes of transport are the next - most common after car commutes ( 44 , 070 people ) , and are more popular than public transport ( 17 , 706 people ) . in 2013 , 21 , 912 people walked , jogged , or cycled to work \u2013 a 54 . 7 percent increase since 2001 . this is a shift from public transport being preferred to active in 2001 . for the region as a whole , active modes increased 2 . 6 percent .\nnew fares , new buses , and snapper will be used on buses across the region .\nthe scenarios reveal that almost every roading , cycling and public transport solution under the sun has been on the table at some point .\nyou ' ll find it easy to get around wellington . the downtown area is compact so restaurants , cafes , hotels , attractions and transport are all within walking distance . explore the region with our accessible and affordable public transport or join a tour to see the city from an insider ' s perspective .\n\u2018this is the first public transport contract in the wellington region that is truly performance - based and drives true partnering\u2019 , said gwrc chair chris laidlaw . \u2018and it is just the beginning , the council will follow with new bus services and contracts over the next two years . we will continue to see improvements and real value for money . \u2019 there will also be a move to a single public transport brand , metlink .\ngreen party transport spokeswoman julie anne genter said the government should be coming to the party with more money to subsidise public transport across the country , which would allow councils to bring fares down .\nif councillors don ' t want to hike prices to cover the shortfall then a regional rates increase or a greater subsidy from the taxpayer will be needed , unless the council can peg back the cost of providing public transport to the region .\nin december 2015 , it was announced that transdev and maintenance partner hyundai rotem had been selected as the preferred bidder to operate and maintain the greater wellington region\u2019s rail service on behalf of the greater wellington regional council .\nsince 2014 perception of public transport relibility has fluctuated . the survey methodology was changed in 2014 , this is why there is only three years of data .\ngreater wellington regional council ( gwrc ) manages the metlink public transport network with support from central government . passengers , ratepayers and road users all help fund it .\ncouncil chair chris laidlaw said it was an interim solution , with the long - term goal being an integrated ticket system for all public transport in wellington , including buses , trains and ferries .\nmost public transport services in new zealand provide wheelchair access . urban public transport buses must meet an accessibility standard set out in our requirements for urban buses . more information about the services in particular regions can be found at the links above . for long - distance services we recommend that you check with the operator about the accessibility of their services before you travel .\nthe package of improvements is expected to provide hundreds of millions of dollars in economic benefits to the region , and help to unlock commercial growth and support the expansion of wellington airport .\npublic transport advocates have described the situation in wellington city as\ncrazy\nand pointed out that driving is actually cheaper than taking the bus into the cbd from the outer suburbs like johnsonville , karori and island bay .\ngreater wellington subsidies of around $ 30 million a year for bus and train services help ensure public transport is conveniently accessible for as many people as possible .\nthe basin reserve flyover debate is long gone , but wellington ' s transport struggles haven ' t .\n\u200b\nthe process needs to be led by the gwrc . . . and they need to involve all the tertiary education providers in the region .\nwe have also compiled an air emissions inventory which tells us what type of sources are the biggest contributors to air pollution in the region .\nthese reports document progress on the public transport spine study . they are interim reports , the work within which was refined as the study progresses .\nas the city grows , it will become increasingly important to facilitate key commuter catchment areas and destination points with public transport services .\nnatural flat land in the wellington region is principally the river delta which forms the hutt valley , the wide valley floor of the wairarapa , the coastal strip of kapiti and pockets of uplifted beach and sand deposits in the centre and east of wellington city . the central area of wellington city is built on filled harbour margin , assisted by an uplift of about 6 feet in an earthquake in 1855 .\nsmartcards are wellington\u2019s answer to not having to carry change around with you and , most importantly , for you to save around 20 % of the fare . because there are different public transport companies operating in wellington , most of them have their own smartcard . if you are using the public transport to travel the same route often , it might be worth purchasing a smartcard .\ntransdev has been operating buses in the sydney metropolitan area since 1999 . with over 930 employees , we are dedicated to providing safe , reliable and enjoyable transport for clients and passengers across the region .\ntransport minister simon bridges said the best way to keep fares down was to increase patronage by making public transport a more desirable travel choice , rather than pumping more money into a subsidy .\nfares could be reduced if the regional council used less fare revenue to operate public transport , and more government money , the submission says .\nas the new plan is rolled out over the next six to eight years , wellington will have a more modern , reliable , efficient public transport system . improved services and more fare - paying users will reduce congestion , help the regional economy , improve the environment and keep the costs of running public transport in check . a win - win all round .\nbut fair intelligent transport wellington ( fit wellington ) \u2013 one of the groups that make up the congestion free wellington lobby group along with save the basin , cycle aware wellington , and living streets aotearoa \u2013 says that is not enough .\na progress report released in february revealed the scale of wellington ' s problem .\nthe research found wellington residents paid between 60 and 180 cents per kilometre travelled . those outside the region who paid just 10c to 40c a kilometre .\nwellington region\u2019s passenger rail network is made up of five lines travelling to johnsonville , waikanae , lower hutt , upper hutt and masterton .\nany queries for the study consultant should be directed to greater wellington in the first instance .\na few final solutions will be released to the public for their thoughts in november , along with a prediction of what impact each of the proposed changes would have on the transport network .\nthe public will be given an opportunity to weigh in on the proposals before councillors make a final call in october . if approved , the new fares and discounts will kick in from july 2018 .\nwe were delighted to win the transport ticketing technology of the year award at the transport ticketing global conference and expo in london last week ( you are probably working out that the theme is transport ticketing ! ) . we entered our mobile reload solution that we have had running in wellington for the last three years and that we are in the process of deploying with the nta in ireland , alongside our partners at vix .\ngetting around wellington\u2019s capital city and surrounding districts is made easy with the extensive bus and train network . there are even a few public transport surprises in wellington including its historic cable car and the trolleybuses in use around the city centre . wellington\u2019s trolleybuses are the last in oceania and the last to be driving on the left . impress your mates with that piece of trivia\u2026 ( or get completely ridiculed ) .\nbecause of the funding , substantial long - term improvements to the network will be enabled which will boost rail infrastructure and train services in the region , and will result in the lifting of speed restrictions .\nof the employed population of new zealand who had a workplace address coded to a region , 220 , 434 people , or 12 . 1 percent , gave a workplace address in the wellington region in 2013 . this makes it the third - largest labour market in new zealand , after auckland ( 32 . 8 percent ) and canterbury ( 14 . 1 percent ) .\n50 % of all passenger trips on public transport happened during peak times . the other 50 % took place during off - peak hours .\nthe athop card is auckland ' s prepay transport card ; it will save you money on transport if you ' re planning to be in the city for a few days .\nuse these links to get information about timetable information , fares , concessions and routes in your region . hard copies are usually available at your local public library , council office and bus and train stations .\nplanning for walking is an essential part of the regional land transport plan . this plan seeks to improve safety and level of service for pedestrians and to increase the number of trips made by walking in our region .\nthe process has been conducted largely behind closed doors , with some involvement from key players in transport circles .\nmaking sure that people and freight can move quickly and safely around , and in and out of the region is one of our main responsibilities .\npeople who live in auckland but work in wellington were mainly in the following industries : professional , scientific , and technical services ( 276 ) ; public administration and safety ( 195 ) ; and education and training ( 144 ) .\ngreater wellington chairman chris laidlaw said the new rail contract would mean better services for customers by providing strong incentives for the operator to grow patronage by making public transport\neasier and smarter\n.\nthere is a lot to do in the greater wellington region to keep you busy between games - and most attractions can be easily reached on our metlink trains , buses and harbour ferries .\nwellington , 17 may 2011 . today snapper steps up the pace in the auckland region , and reveals some of the activity that is supporting the first phase of auckland transport\u2019s integrated ticketing programme \u2013 hop . snapper and hop powering up together . snapper ceo , miki szikszai , says\u2026\ndr frederick knox was the librarian of new zealand ' s first public library .\nthe police , emergency services and civilians rescued passengers and crew from the inter - island ferry wahine in wellington harbour in april 1968 .\nhigh quality and secure infrastructure and services meet everyday needs . these are developed and maintained to support the sustainable growth of the region , now and in the future .\nin august 2013 , transdev commenced the operation of the melbourne metropolitan bus network . we operate 30 percent of melbourne ' s metropolitan bus network on behalf of public transport victoria ( ptv ) .\nwellington city councillor sarah free hopes greater wellington regional council will review its fare proposals .\nbut whether or not french company transdev can squeeze any more juice out of the network and get the region ' s trains running faster remains to be seen , with transport commentators unsure if much will change in that department .\nsome of the 250 different fare types for the capital ' s public transport are likely to be cut as the regional council prepares to introduce a single ticket system .\nbuslink vivo currently provides employee transport services for the ichthys project onshore lng facilities in darwin , northern territory . we currently transport more than 4 , 500 people who are employed on the project in our fleet of 160 coaches .\nyou ' ve got to make public transport more attractive , and you ' ve got to make it simple\n, he said .\nbut mr laidlaw said there were considerable benefits to using public transport , and making it simple and accessible was key to its popular appeal .\nthe team released a list of 15 transport scenarios for inner - city wellington in the future , depending on whether cars , buses , bikes or pedestrians are prioritised .\nentertainment generally and music in particular have always been a part of the wellington cafe scene .\nwellington public transport advocate tony randle said there was a risk with having transdev looking after the trains and kiwirail continuing to maintain the tracks , as they could point the finger at each other when things went wrong .\nwe want your journey on our buses , harbour ferries , and trains to be as smooth as possible whether it\u2019s your first time in the greater wellington region or you\u2019re a seasoned traveller on the metlink network .\na better transport future for wellington city is a step closer , with details released today of a comprehensive package of transport infrastructure proposals that will make getting around the city easier for everyone .\na big shake - up of wellington ' s public transport fares could see tertiary students , under - 19s and monthly rail pass holders end up with more money in their pockets - but at the possible expense of ratepayers and taxpayers .\nnew zealand : greater wellington regional council signed a contract on march 15 for transdev wellington ltd to operate suburban rail services in the capital .\nthe regional foundations index fell by 18 % between 2001 and 2017 , the lowest point was in 2015 , at 76 % . the indicator measuring water stress ( water allocation compared to total water resource ) trended negatively , as did perceptions of public transport reliability and perceptions of road network reliability in the region . these falls effectively drove down the regional foundations gpi ; the gain in the remaining indicator was relatively small . there was a small gain in people\u2019s satisfaction with council services .\nthe trolley buses will be replaced with modern hybrid buses as a transition to a fully electric fleet in the long term , putting wellington in pole position to become the country ' s leader in terms of offering a low - emission public transport option to commuters . the bus fleet reconfiguration will steadily increase the reliability and flexibility of the bus network , starting from 2017 .\nthey are expensive and misplaced options , she says . the money would be better spent promoting improved public transport , making the city cleaner , greener and less congested .\nfinally , crucially , there is the issue of funding - what greater wellington chairwoman fran wilde calls\nthe elephant in the room\nin this debate .\nsnapper cards are currently used for around 70 percent of bus trips in wellington city .\ntrains connect downtown wellington with the wider region , as far north as masterton and waikanae . fares start from nz $ 2 . 00 cash for a single zone .\nchair of the sustainable transport committee cr barbara donaldson says the council is almost at the halfway mark for the consultation and submissions are steadily rolling in .\nthere would be no immediate changes to the wellington rail timetable , he said . kiwirail would also continue to maintain and operate the track and signals in wellington , as it does in auckland .\npage 3 - arrival the invasion began in auckland on 12 june 1942 when five transport ships carrying soldiers of the us army sailed into the harbour . two days later marines landed in\nwe ' ve said to the region council ' yeah , we think there ' s an issue there ' .\nthe heritage films page showcases videos from wellington city archives . they are of an ephemeral nature and include short films from the khandallah library opening in 1953 , the queen ' s visit in 1954 , the festival of wellington in 1959 , and an informative film from 1947 about wellington ' s milk supply .\nmedia release 20th november , 2013 snapper today clarified the current situation for hop snapper cardholders in auckland . \u201cauckland transport is responsible for the transition to the at hop card in auckland city . auckland transport has made a number of decisions as part of planning this\u2026\nthe public have been warned to steer clear of a toxic whale carcass as burial planned .\ncentral wellington has the greatest concentration of employment in new zealand , with 43 , 281 people working in the lambton area unit on census day in 2013 . we define the wellington central city as the area units lambton , willis street\u2013cambridge terrace , and thorndon\u2013tinakori road .\nms wade - brown ' s campaigning on public transport options also sets her apart from the ousted centre - right mayor . think ms wade - brown and you must also think green solutions to transport concerns . that means fewer roads .\ndue to its more diverse web of movements between home and work , auckland\u2019s public transport use rates are far lower than in wellington , but recent upgrades to the train network are likely to improve public transport use on key corridors . furthermore , these upgrades will enable planners to concentrate higher passenger volumes along train lines \u2013 potentially freeing up bus services , which previously connected these sites , for shorter distance travel .\n24 august 2012 wellington , new zealand wellington - based snapper services limited ( snapper ) today confirmed that it had received notice from auckland transport purporting to terminate the participation agreement signed in november 2010 . snapper maintains it has been wrongly blamed for delays in the introduction of auckland\u2019s\u2026\ncity council public transport , cycling and walking portfolio leader sarah free said she was particularly disappointed with the\ndisproportionate\nbenefits for train users compared with bus users .\nto help fund these changes greater wellington is proposing an overall 3 % rise in fares .\nit also found the regional council ' s 57 per cent of public transport operating costs generated through fare revenue was significantly higher than in auckland ( 44 per cent ) and canterbury ( 38 per cent ) .\npeople in wellington often have no other option but to catch the bus ,\nfree said .\ncouncil staff have also proposed to give all monthly rail pass holders across the region free connections on to buses that feed wellington city . only some monthly pass users in the hutt valley , wairarapa and kapiti can do this currently .\nthe feature of the region which most attracted early settlers is wellington harbour , a large natural land - locked body of water open to the sea ( cook strait ) through a natural navigable channel .\nyou need to sign in to save your wishlist for future visits . sign in now\nthe let ' s get wellington moving team plans to release another report in a few weeks that outlines how the capital ' s future transport network will look if no interventions are made .\nthe increase in public transport use is largely derived from a transition from motor vehicle use as a means to get to work to either public transport or \u201ceco - friendly\u201d travel ( by foot or bike ) . a strong push by train and bus operators and greater wellington regional council to lift patronage numbers has seen ongoing improvements to the bus and train networks . these include new trains and buses , as well as the snapper prepaid swipe card system introduced by infratil in june 2008 .\nthe urban area of wellington was limited to what is now the central business district for the remainder of the 19th century . farming activity developed as the forest was cleared and sheep farming , in particular , was established in the wairarapa . the first land transport links were by bush tracks and rough roads . sailing ships remained the main means of transport over any distance .\nbut recently , the coalition , known as the let ' s get wellington moving project team , provided the public with a glimpse of what ' s on the drawing board .\nhowever , redevelopments and a changing management structure have still resulted in an increase in train patronage , and thus public transport use , over the past three years . for example , the introduction of the direct manukau to britomart train line in april 2012 resulted in a 23 % jump in southern and eastern line passengers over the first year . continued new developments , such as the introduction of electrified trains in april this year and the free wi - fi on trains currently under trial , are likely to increase passenger numbers in the years ahead .\nthat is why the government increased funding for public transport service by 19 per cent this year and currently invests almost $ 700 million per year into services and infrastructure , in conjunction with local government , he said .\nin addition to public transport services managed by regional councils , there are other passenger services provided on buses , trains , ferries , taxis and specialist vehicles . more information about these can be found at the links below\nthe wellington cable car leaves from downtown wellington to the leafy , village - like suburb of kelburn . at the top of the cable car , you will find some of the best views of wellington .\nthe arrival of city trams coincided with the wellington gas company moving there in 1907 to process the coal arriving at miramar wharf , but the area wasn\u2019t amalgamated into the wellington city council until 1921 .\nwe want to become a smarter , cleaner region by encouraging more people to travel by bus , train and ferry , especially at peak times . so we\u2019re making extensive improvements to the metlink network to deliver faster , affordable , more frequent and reliable services . it\u2019s all about providing a better public transport experience to make greater wellington even greater .\nthe nfu moved to avalon in 1979 , and sir peter jackson bought the miramar facilities in the 1990s , using them to make his cult classic braindead in 1992 .\nthe proposals for mt victoria tunnel to cobham drive are at an earlier stage , with feedback now being sought from the public about the refined proposals . the project will increase capacity and safety , reduce journey times , extend the basin bridge\u2019s dedicated walking and cycling facilities all the way to kilbirnie , and potentially allow for further public transport improvements identified in the spine study .\nprime minister sir joseph ward opened the public trust office building in lambton quay , wellington . the occassion was marked by a lunchtime banquet and a concert and dance later that evening read more . . .\nthe new zealand company chose wellington as its first organised settlement in 1839 . its future was uncertain until 1865 when it was chosen as the colony\u2019s new capital . alongside the shift in the seat of government was the centralisation of businesses \u2013 many major firms set up their head offices in wellington . from the 1990s wellington has rebranded itself as the country\u2019s creative capital .\nwe have high quality , well engineered and safe roads with many scenic walking and cycling routes . we celebrate the highest public transport usage in new zealand and our ride matching service makes it easy for people to carpool .\n\u201cwe\u2019re two weeks in and already the council has received 120 submissions from the public . over the next couple of weeks public meetings will be held in wellington , hutt valley , porirua , wairarapa and kapiti . this is a good chance for people to talk to us about the recommendations and feel more informed about the proposals so they can give us their feedback . \u201d\nthere is little room to work with between the sea and the hills that define the city . but the capital has its strengths , such as a walkable cbd and a tradition of high public transport use .\nthe operating costs of public transport is this country are funded through a combination of fares , local rates and taxpayer subsidies . the government aims for half the operating costs to be funded through fares .\nyour regional council and central government are taking various steps to control air pollution in greater wellington .\nthrough the central city , the route is fairly clear , thanks to decisions that have already been made to build a\npublic transport spine\n, regardless of what vehicle uses it .\ncr daran ponter : hi luke - yes , that ' s pretty much the view that gwrc came to . i think wi - fi on public transport and . . .\nafter years of lobbying from students , greater wellington regional council has finally agreed to consider a 25 per cent discount for tertiary students on all buses , trains and ferries across the region .\nwellington\u2019s compact cbd makes it a great place to walk ! but there are also plenty of public transport options . to pay your fare on wellington ' s transport network , you can use cash or a range of prepay cards ( depending on which bus company you ' ll be using ) . see how to pay your fare for more information .\nthere are some services which are foundations of modern society , and their availability and reliability is critical to the whole community . many of these services have a major impact on health outcomes , quality of life , the ability of the region to effectively serve an increasing population and the economic viability of the region .\nsitting in her new office in wellington town hall , with light rail lobbyist brent efford beside her , she says tram - trains could be both a fantastic new form of transport and a boon for the suburbs they would run through .\nsometimes the two problems combine , says massey university lecturer and urban transport expert imran muhammad .\nthe 2013 census showed that the proportion of those travelling to work via bus or train was 5 . 7 % , [ 1 ] up from 5 . 2 % at the 2006 census . public transport is a significantly more prominent travel option in regions with a high enough population density to support its use . this article will focus on the key aspects of public transport growth in the three key centres of auckland , wellington , and christchurch , and looks at where further linkages could be developed to provide better connections between work and home .\nthe public transport spine study and the proposed improvements to state highway 1 and associated walking and cycling improvements all give effect to the ngauranga to airport corridor plan . the plan , a partnership between the nzta , greater wellington and wellington city council , lays out a detailed vision and plan for a well - performing integrated transport network that improves travel for all users and supports growth and an improved quality of life .\ntraffic congestion at evening rush hour on paterson st , near the basin reserve in wellington ( file photo ) .\ncaf\u00e9 culture has become integral to wellington ' s identity . this culture began in the 1930s with the emergence of the milk bar , followed by coffee houses in the 1950s . after a period of decline in the 1960s and 70s , the city ' s caf\u00e9 scene has grown in spectacular fashion over the last 20 years .\npublic transport use in christchurch as a proportion of commuters has diminished over the 2006 - 2013 period . although already relatively low for a city that size , bus users as a proportion of commuters dropped from 3 . 7 % in 2006 to 2 . 6 % in 2013 . with the destruction of the cbd by the february 2011 earthquake , workspaces largely shifted to less damaged suburbs ( see graph 5 . 3 ) . as widespread commuter destinations are less efficiently serviced by public transport , commuters have turned back to motor vehicle use since the earthquake .\nthe public transport spine study\u2019s final report outlines the findings of the joint study seeking to understand the feasibility of a high - performing public transport network spine , through the cbd and on to kilbirnie . the report compares three options ( shortlisted from an original 88 ) \u2013 bus priority measures , bus rapid transit and light rail \u2013 based on a range of factors including cost , travel benefits , and impact on patronage uptake . feedback from the public will be sought before any decisions are made about which option will be progressed .\ntrain lines from rangiora in the north , lyttelton in the southeast , and rolleston in the southwest all convene in the city . trains could either stop at the current station in addington , or a new station could be built closer to riccarton where there are better bus links to other parts of the city .\nwellington\u2019s snapper services today announced it has secured a deal with global transport solution provider vix technology and dublin\u2019s national transport authority that lets dublin travellers use their smartphones to top - up their local \u2018leap\u2019 card . vix technology will be harnessing snapper\u2019s home - grown innovation in mobile\u2026\nour rail and bus network is well established and we have excellent coverage throughout the region . however , we can and need to do better .\nthe pipitea campus is located at the wellington railway station\u2014also home to the central bus terminus .\nthe basin bridge proposal will ease congestion at the basin roundabout by separating traffic travelling east and west from traffic heading to and from newtown , berhampore and island bay . this will allow for dedicated public transport lanes \u2013 which are also essential for any of the future three public transport improvement options outlined in the spine study . freeing up the roads around the basin will mean quicker journey times for public transport users . the changes will also provide relief for vehicle users and dedicated facilities for pedestrians and cyclists . the nzta has applied for resource consent on the project , and final designs are now available for the public to view . developments include a proposed new gateway building at the basin reserve with improved player facilities , and urban design improvements that were not part of the original proposal , including an extension of the memorial park public open space all the way to cambridge terrace . these have been developed and refined in consultation with the city council and the basin reserve trust over the past few months to help address the visual impacts of the bridge ."]}
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.\ncloudberry lab is to deliver a new product called cloudberry drive which will expose cloud storage as a local disk .\ncloudberry lab has announced its managed service provider ( msp ) partners now can sell cloudberry backup for qnap and cloudberry backup for synology . here are the details .\ncloudberry lab this week announced integrations with psa platform providers autotask and connectwise . here are the details .\ncloudberry lab announced the availability of desktop backup free as part of its backup 4 . 3 release .\ncloudberry lab vp of technology marketing doug hazelman describes msp opportunities for multi - cloud b . . .\ncloudberry lab has an estimated 50 employees and an estimated annual revenue of 10 . 0m . . . .\ncloudberry lab respects your privacy . we don ' t rent or sell your personal information to anyone . ever .\ncloudberry lab is a cross - platform cloud backup software vendor that offers a wide variety of product . . .\ncloudberry lab partner program is administered by shareit ! the service of digital river . register as a reseller with cloudberrylab . this will enable you to quickly and easily place online orders for your customers for products by cloudberry lab . as a reseller , you can log in to the cloudberry lab website without having to re - enter your personal information for every order . in addition , you can benefit from special purchasing terms and conditions , granted by cloudberry lab :\nnote : cloudberry lab doesn ' t offer storage for production use , you need to buy from storage providers separately .\nthank you for your interest in becoming a member of the cloudberry lab partner program . as an cloudberry lab partner , we hold you in high regard and try our best to ensure that you have unlimited access to product information and continued product support .\na busy year in the cloud backup and recovery services market ends with cloudberry lab , axcient and iland making upgrades to their lineup .\ncloudberry lab ( tm ) provides cloud - based backup and file management services to small and mid - sized businesses ( smbs ) .\nckup and data management solutions specialist cloudberry lab announced the availability of desktop backup free as part of its backup 4 . 3 release .\ncloudberry lab creates cloud storage tools that assist in backing up public cloud data . cloudberry lab is now reporting that it\u2019s customer base has doubled over the past year . cloudberry lab also notes that it\u2019s resellers have experienced quadruple levels of revenue growth when compared to the previous year\u2019s numbers . in a press release , the enterprise cloud storage specialist detailed all of its impressive growth signals . here are the key takeaways :\nmuch of cloudberry\u2019s success has come from the enhancements and functionality that the lab has implemented into their offerings . some of these enhancements include :\ncloudberry lab is working with professional services automation ( psa ) platform providers autotask and connectwise to help its partners automate their billing and support tickets .\ncloudberry lab ltd . , the backup and data management specialist , has just launched desktop backup free with its new backup 4 . 3 release .\nwasabi welcomes the cloudberry lab team to our solution partnership family and together , we look forward to addressing our customer\u2019s backup and storage migration requirements .\ncloudberry lab helps organizations in adopting cloud computing technologies by closing the gap between cloud vendors propositions and consumer needs through development of innovative low costs solutions .\nnewport beach , calif . , dec . 16 , 2015 / prnewswire / - - cloudberry lab , a vendor of backup and manageme . . .\n( * * * ) the price without the volume discount . cloudberry lab doesn ' t offer storage , you need to buy from storage providers separately\ncloudberry managed backup integration with autotask \u2013 this feature gives msps the ability to resell a cloudberry lab\u2019s turnkey cloud - based backup solution . using autotask , msps can automatically provision backup services for their clients .\ncloudberry managed backup integration with connectwise \u2013 connectwise is a leading business management platform for msps , vars , and service integrators . resellers of cloudberry lab can seamlessly offer backup solutions through connectwise in a turnkey fashion .\nalexander negrash , marketing director at cloudberry lab , told eweek the solution was designed for personal use after seeing how its business customers utilized public cloud storage services .\ncloud - a and cloudberry lab worked together to rigorously test a number of cloudberry lab products for seamless integration with cloud - a\u2019s bulk storage powered by openstack swift . the partnership allows cloud - a customers to implement true hybrid cloud solutions , syncing , managing and backing up their on premise data to the public cloud .\ncloudberry lab pointed out it is committed to providing additional revenue opportunities for its msp partners and may be able to help service providers save both time and money .\nestablished in 2011 by a group of experienced it professionals , cloudberry lab\u2122 provides cloud - based backup and file management services to small and mid - sized businesses ( smbs ) .\ncloudberry lab provides a very clear set of instructions for signing up for amazon and amazon s3 . the need for the amazon s3 account will be explained in the next section on costs .\ncloudberry lab , a leader in cloud - based backup and file management services to small and mid - sized businesses ( smbs ) , has announced expanded capabilities as part of their qnap and synology support . customers using cloudberry backup for qnap or cloudberry backup for synology will now have access to a broader range of cloud storage options ( including amazon s3 , google cloud storage , oracle cloud , microsoft azure and openstack swift ) as well as benefit from faster data transfer . cloudberry lab has also announced that their msp partners will now have the opportunity to sell cloudberry backup for qnap and cloudberry backup for synology .\ncloudberry explorer for microsoft azure is a simple azure storage explorer tool that allows accessing and managing azure storage accounts as well as moving files and folders between your computer and cloud storage . azure storage client by cloudberry lab comes in two versions \u2013 freeware and pro .\ncloudberry lab , axcient inc . and iland internet solutions in december upgraded their services with new capabilities designed to build a more mature process for cloud - based backup and recovery . cloudberry launched cloudberry backup 4 . 0 , axcient released the latest version of its business recovery cloud and cloud infrastructure provider iland unveiled an enterprise cloud services portal .\ncloudberry lab\u2122 is a vendor for cloudberry backup , a leading cross - platform cloud backup and disaster recovery solution integrated with major public cloud services , such as amazon web services , microsoft azure and google cloud platform , and almost every s3 - compatible or openstack based cloud storage service .\nthis means that cloudberry lab has demonstrated technical proficiency and proven success in specialized solutions areas thus enabling evaluation and usage of technologies by customers , to effectively store data in the aws cloud , explains the startup\u2019s news release .\ncloudberry lab , the california , us based vendor of cloud backup and cloud storage management solutions has made storage competency partner with the amazon web services ( aws ) partner network ( apn ) , it announced earlier last week .\nalexey serkov , cloudberry ' s chief technology officer , added that he believes this integration could help cloudberry partners lower their operating costs too .\nit is the fourth application i am using from cloudberry . like other products it is excellent . i bought licenses for cloudberry explorer , cloudberry drive and cloudberry backup . and i am going to buy licence for cloudberry box . i would highly recommend all the products they are worth to spend money . shoaib alam , enterprise integration architect at news corp\ncloudberry lab , a backup and management vendor for cloud storage services , announced that its cloudberry backup software that supports block - level backup now supports google cloud and microsoft azure . it already supported amazon web services ( aws ) , amazon s3 , amazon glacier , hp helion , openstack and rackspace .\ncloudberry lab is established in 2008 by a group of experienced it professionals with the mission to help organization in adopting cloud computing technologies by closing the gap between cloud vendors propositions and consumer needs through development of innovative low costs solutions .\nfounded in 2008 by a group industry weathered it professionals , cloudberry lab provides cloud - based backup and file management services to small and mid - sized businesses ( smbs ) and has been an aws advanced partner for several years .\nthat\u2019s right : cloudberry online backup is a windows - only product . however , cloudberry lab makes it very clear that the reason their product is windows - only is because their people are windows experts ; working with windows is their strength , and of course they are going to leverage that strength . cloudberry lab\u2019s closest competitor is jungledisk , which has products for all platforms , and therefore cloudberry is at a competitive disadvantage regarding potential audience . but cloudberry online backup is a nice product as it stands now in beta , and if they achieve everything on their to - do list before the public release , will be a very good product for those in its target market .\nthe second one which i have just started using today , but definitely warrants a good try is cloudberry explorer for azure blob storage , from cloudberry lab inc . this crew has already a long and solid history of s3 storage management tools , they have recently added windows azure to their line - up .\nconclusion the main differences between cloudberry online backup and jungledisk are jungledisk\u2019s cross - platform product , its appearance as a virtual drive , and its web - based interface . cloudberry lab says that the virtual drive feature is being worked on ( and for me , that is more important than the web - based interface ) . if cloudberry lab completes their to - do list before the final release of their product , and if the free - for - education pricing remains , then i think windows users looking to store less than 30gb should absolutely consider cloudberry online backup when selecting a cloud - based backup service .\nfreeware amazon s3 client by cloudberry lab comes with a full support for cloudfront ( amazon content delivery network ( cdn ) ) . it includes a set of tools to manage cloudfront http and streaming distributions , public and private content and more .\nhalifax , ns \u2013 jan 29 , 2014 \u2013 cloud - a computing inc . , a leading canadian openstack public cloud provider , announced today a new partnership with cloudberry lab , a leading builder of cloud storage management and backup software products .\na : cloudberry lab is rapidly updating their products . to take advantage of updates you have to pay 20 % of the initial price . note , that you can use the previous version indefinitely if you don ' t like to upgrade .\nthere were also no crapware that generally accompanies freeware . cloudberry comes in two versions \u2013 freeware and paid . we are reviewing the free version of cloudberry .\n\u201cin addition to the new qnap and synology support capabilities , we are excited about the revenue opportunities for our msp partners , \u201d says alexey serkov , cto at cloudberry lab , cloudberry . \u201ccombining the speed and convenience of nas with the power of cloud backup is a high - value proposition that will help our partners drive revenues . \u201d\ncloudberry is a suite of online backup solutions that manage file transfers across a range of cloud storage services , including : amazon web services , vmware , oracle cloud , google cloud , ms azure , cisco , and onedrive . the vendor , cloudberry lab , has an established partnership with amazon , google , and oracle , among others .\ncreate and manage aws import / export jobs with amazon s3 browser by cloudberry .\ncloudberry windows home server 2011 backup seamlessly integrates with whs 2011 control panel allowing setup backup plan or restoring data in a few simple steps . cloudberry . . .\naccess and manage your microsoft onedrive storage account with azure storage explorer by cloudberry .\ni can sleep better at night knowing cloudberry is handling all my backup needs .\nlab ' s managed backup service to handle all of our clients ' backups for over two years . we switched all of our small to medium business clients from carbonite and mozy p\ncloudberry backup comes with powerful , easy - to - use backup and disaster recovery capabilities , including file - level and image - based backups , disaster recovery to virtual machines in the cloud , data compression and military - grade encryption using customer - controlled keys . customers can run cloudberry backup on windows , mac and linux operating systems as well as on a variety of nas devices . cloudberry also provides a turnkey , white - label data protection service to thousands of vars and msps to help them build their brand in the cloud backup market . since 2012 , cloudberry lab has been an amazon web services advanced technology partner . cloudberry lab has also achieved storage competency partner status in the aws partner network . for more information please visit urltoken . follow us on twitter at @ cloudberrylab .\ncloudberry labs has released a client for amazon s3 called cloudberry s3 explorer pro , which provides a client interface to your amazon s3 account with quite a few features .\nestablished in 2011 by a group of experienced it professionals , cloudberry lab\u2122 provides cross - platform cloud - based backup to small and mid - sized businesses ( smbs ) . cloudberry lab ' s offerings include powerful , easy - to - use backup management capabilities and military - grade encryption using customer - controlled keys . customers can choose to store their backup data with more than 20 online storage providers , including , amazon s3 , microsoft azure , google cloud and b2 from backblaze . cloudberry also partners with thousands of msps and vars to provide them with turnkey , white - label data protection services . for more information please visit\nat wasabi , we are excited to announce our solution partnership with cloudberry lab , a leading provider of cloud backup storage utilities . for the past two years , the wasabi team has been singularly focused on developing our hot storage service that offers meaningful price and performance advantages over existing cloud storage providers . now that we have launched our hot storage service publicly , we turn our attention to building a diverse and complete ecosystem of solution partners ( such as cloudberry lab ) to address a wide range of storage use cases and applications for our customers .\ntoday wasabi , the hot storage company , announced a partnership with cloudberry lab to enable all cloudberry customers and managed service providers to choose wasabi as their backup cloud storage destination of choice . cloudberry now supports wasabi across its entire suite of cloud backup products , as well as cloudberry explorer and cloudberry drive . wasabi ' s hot storage is 1 / 5 the price and 6x the speed of amazon s3 , making this a powerful and cost - effective solution for small and mid - size businesses ( smbs ) to safely store their backup data and manage their disaster recovery strategies with an unsurpassed immutable bucket feature .\n, cto of cloudberry lab .\nwasabi is fast and affordable , and it is a great solution for small and midsize businesses that may be looking for a lower cost and higher performing alternative to their current provider and a bullet - proof solution for cyber security needs .\nchocolatey gallery | cloudberry explorer for amazon s3 freeware 5 . 0 . 0 . 29\nall cloudberry applications are are charged with an initial license fee on a per - computer basis , plus annual maintenance , except for cloudberry drive ( no annual fee ) .\ndisclosures : although cloudberry lab asked prof . hacker to review their product , we received no promotional considerations . the private beta is available to you as well : sign up if you\u2019re interested . the author of this post currently uses mozypro as her primary cloud - based storage system .\nby extending our qnap and synology support capabilities . . . we are helping organizations extend the value of their qnap and synology investments , while providing much greater ongoing freedom and choice with regards to their chosen cloud service providers ,\ncloudberry lab marketing director alexander negrash told mspmentor .\ncloudberry drive mounts your amazon s3 account as a network or external drive . with cloudberry drive you can work with amazon s3 directly from the windows explorer interface , . . .\ncloudberry lab , a vendor of backup and management solutions for public cloud storage services , recently announced openstack support for cloudberry managed backup . with this offering , managed service providers ( msps ) can easily leverage the advantages of openstack technology for customer cloud backup . service providers can now either run their own openstack deployments or use any openstack compatible storage provider such as rackspace , hp helion or ibm softlayer with the option of running cloud backup via cloudberry\u2019s managed backup offering .\nthe vendor also offers cloudberry explorer , a file management software , and cloudberry drive , which mounts cloud storage on windows server or pc . meanwhile , a separate software , clouddedup , works with cloudberry backup for deduplication of your backups ( elimination of duplicate files ) .\nwe have used cloudberry drive to map our clients data needs to s3 storage and it is working great . we had also spun up a small aws server and installed cloudberry backup on it along with cloudberry drive to backups the clients data . thanks guys . . .\nalexey serkov , the cto at cloudberry lab said while speaking of the enormity of the development : \u201cnot simply anyone can become a storage competency partner and membership in this elite group validates our deep body of knowledge and achievements in enabling smbs to take advantage of the cloud for data protection . \u201d\ncloudberry ' s connectwise integration , meanwhile , enables users to import their connectwise contacts to the cloudberry managed backup service and keep all of their backup billing details in a single location .\ncloudberry explorer makes managing files in amazon s3 storage easy . by providing a user interface to amazon s3 accounts , files , and buckets , cloudberry lets you manage your . . .\nthis discussion is only about cloudberry explorer for amazon s3 freeware and the cloudberry explorer for amazon s3 freeware package . if you have feedback for chocolatey , please contact the google group .\nthe multipart upload option for cloudberry s3 explorer pro is a nice touch to making big transfers less painful . this is especially the case in my home lab , which has limited upload bandwidth from my internet service provider . how have you managed large uploads to storage clouds ? share your comments below .\nbackup vendor cloudberry lab integrated cloudberry managed backup with the connectwise business management platform . the integration allows service providers to import and\nwelcome\ncontacts from connectwise to managed backup and specify a storage limit and backup destination for every user before adding them to the system . users can also configure managed backup to automatically create support tickets in connectwise and provide each customer with a single , unified bill .\ncloudberry\u2019s offerings include powerful , easy - to - use backup management capabilities and military - grade encryption using customer - controlled keys . customers can choose to store their backup data with more than 20 online storage providers , including amazon s3 , microsoft azure , google cloud , hp cloud , rackspace , ibm softlayer and others . cloudberry also partners with thousands of vars and msps to provide them with turnkey , white - label data protection services . cloudberry lab is an amazon web services advanced technology partner\n\u201cour clients are always looking for new ways to leverage cloud - a\u2019s infrastructure - as - a - service and so it is important for us to create these relationships with well established third - party companies like cloudberry lab who leverage openstack technology to meet this demand and add more value to our customers . \u201d\ncloudberry said the autotask integration gives its partners a turnkey managed backup service that automates management functions .\ncloudberry backup is uniquely versatile backup program that covers just about any mixed storage scena . . .\ninpq ingenieria informatica , trusts fully in cloudberry backup . nowadays , safeguarding company data is one of the most important challenges . the peace of mind of having a trusted agent like cloudberry backup is priceless . i recommend cloudberry backup to all those who , like us , want to sleep peacefully\ncloudberry lab was established in 2008 by a group of experienced it professionals with the mission to help organization in adopting cloud computing technologies by closing the gap between cloud vendors propositions and consumer needs through development of innovative low costs solutions . by providing a user interface to cloud - a\u2019s bulk storage accounts , files , and containers , cloudberry lets you manage your files on cloud just as you would on your own local computer .\ncloudberry explorer for oracle storage cloud service : manage the cloud data as you do on your desktop .\nproblem : extra charges on support and software updates solution : annual subscription to cloudberry already includes support and software updates . moreover , restoring data is free even if you lack a commercial cloudberry backup license .\ncloudberry drive mounts your amazon s3 account as a network or external drive . with cloudberry drive you can work with amazon s3 directly from the windows explorer interface , as if it was your local drive .\n, cloudberry lab randomly surveyed 434 us - based it resellers and msps to determine the impact cloud backup solutions have on their businesses . respondents were asked questions related to their requirements regarding these solutions , as well as the major trends and factors impacting the decisions small and mid - sized businesses make when choosing the cloud for backup .\na number of data storage vendors are integrating azure cool blob storage into their products . backup specialists commvault and cloudberry lab are supporting microsoft ' s new cloud storage option . softnas , a provider of filer software for cloud - based network - attached storage ( nas ) , and converged storage systems maker cohesity have also signaled their support .\nwe have found that the range of cross - platform ( windows , macos , linux & desktop + server ) products that cloudberry lab provides is well - suited for the diverse storage host environments used by our customers in their backup and disaster recovery scenarios . we also like cloudberry\u2019s cloud - to - cloud migration capabilities as we believe this feature will be useful for our customers wishing to migrate storage from their existing cloud storage provider to wasabi .\ngoogle is offering a 100 pb credit on the new service for companies that would like to use the google cloud platform for the first time . google has also expanded the partner ecosystem around nearline . now companies like actifio , cloudberry lab , commvault , egnyte , emc , filepicker , pixit media , and unitrends are on board , garakanidze wrote .\ngirls scouts san diego finds the combination of backblaze b2 and cloudberry backup to be the perfect . . .\nto efficiently back up your data to s3 , one of the best options is cloudberry online backup . makeuseof\nit would have been awesome if cloudberry has mobile apps . this should truly leverage its remote management capability .\nlooking at how our business customers take advantage of public cloud storage services for their backup needs , we decided to design the cloudberry backup freeware desktop version for personal use ,\nalexander negrash , marketing director at cloudberry lab , told eweek .\nthe idea is to give individual users a chance to run cloudberry backup on their private computers at no charge , which enables users to back up their personal data directly to the cloud with no involvement by a third party , pay only for the storage being used , and not be locked - into one vendor .\nwhite - label versions of cloudberry backup is available to our partners via the cloudberry managed backup service . this service allows msps , vars and it service companies offering amazon aws powered managed cloud backup services under their own brand .\nto efficiently back up your data to s3 , one of the best options is cloudberry online backup . makeuseof urltoken\nwatch this intro video to learn how to sign up and start using cloudberry managed backup service . . . .\ncloudberry backup 5 . 8 offers a solution for potential ransomware attacks , ones that can bring everyth . . .\ncloudberry explorer for amazon s3 is a freeware amazon s3 and amazon glacier client designed to run in windows environment .\nwe like cloudberry , however at the last shop it would take an entire weekend to upload 2tb into aws .\nwith cloudberry backup you decide where to store backups : amazon s3 , microsoft azure , google cloud or other .\nwhile many of wasabi\u2019s customers are familiar with cloud storage and the tools to use to leverage the service , there are also some customers that turn to wasabi for trusted solution recommendations , particularly in the area of backup utilities and related platforms . this is where solution partners like cloudberry lab can help . cloudberry offers a complete suite of cross - platform products for cloud backup use cases that are important to wasabi\u2019s customers . these cloudberry products coupled with wasabi\u2019s hot storage service provide a highly - capable cloud backup and disaster recovery storage solution for wasabi\u2019s growing base of small and mid - sized business customers .\na : cloudberry backup offers optional data compression that helps to lower transfer and storage costs significantly . in addition cloudberry backup only copies files that have been changed since the last backup , thus transfer and storage costs should be minimum required\n\u201copenstack allows msps to become more agile , reduce costs , and avoid vendor lock - in when it comes to the cloud , \u201d said alexey serkov , cto at cloudberry lab . \u201d cloudberry has realized that many service providers would like to leverage the advantages of openstack cloud backup , and by supporting openstack for managed backup , we now provide the tools msps need in order to easily and efficiently bring openstack to their customers and we do so securely with best - in - class encryption . \u201d\nderek schauland explains what he likes about using the cloudberry explorer pro client to manage docs in his amazon s3 account .\nlimit the internet consumption by cloudberry box , to make sure it doesn ' t interfere with your regular activities . .\ni come from acronis true image . i needed a back up solution that would back up to the cloud . cloudberry\nsimplify configuration , automate common tasks and integrate virtual drive with command line interface learn more about cli in cloudberry drive .\ncloudberry labs has created a great product for connecting you to your s3 bucket . there is nothing else . . .\ncloudberry drive is a great product that delivers abundant features , ease of use , and thorough documentation . . . .\ncloudberry drive , used from an ec2 win2012 instance in the same region , is cheaper and more flexible . . .\nwe ' re quite honored to be supported by cloudberry lab right alongside the big 3 just one month following our launch . our hot storage is faster than s3 and less expensive than glacier . we ' ve also done away with complex pricing schemes and confusing storage tiers . at wasabi , we believe in keeping storage simple ,\nsaid the company ' s co - founder and ceo\nwhen chunks are being uploaded , they are not visible in cloudberry explorer . if another product is used to view the contents of the s3 bucket or folder that is receiving the multipart upload , you can see how cloudberry arranges the transfer in\nwe ' re pleased cloudberry ' s strategy includes connectwise ,\nconnectwise platform director jeannine edwards said in a prepared statement .\n[ cloudberry ' s ] managed backup solution will make a great addition to the connectwise integration community .\ncloudberry explorer for amazon s3 provides a user interface to amazon s3 accounts allowing to access , move and manage files across your local storage and s3 buckets . amazon s3 file manager by cloudberry is available in two versions \u2013 freeware and pro .\nif you have any questions regarding cloudberry products or want to share your opinion , feel free to start discussions and leave comments on cloudberry forum . our support , solution architecture and sales teams are constantly monitoring it to provide guidance and assistance .\ncloudberry managed backup service is designed for managed service providers and resellers . it allows msps , vars and it service companies to offer their clients fully branded and remotely managed cloud backup solutions powered by cloudberry backup software and s3 secure cloud storage .\naside from its integration with diverse cloud storages , cloudberry supports various platforms , os , and deployment model . it works with popular desktop and server os across different versions . whatever your backup hardware and system , cloudberry is likely to work .\namazon s3 browser by cloudberry provides security assessments reports and capacity reports , as well as amazon s3 and cloudfront log viewer .\ncloudberry backup free is an app that ' s especially useful for users who wind up with data scattered a . . .\ntell us what you love about the package or cloudberry explorer for amazon s3 freeware , or tell us what needs improvement .\ncloudberry explorer pro for amazon s3 allows accessing , moving and managing data across your amazon s3 account and local storage . cloudberry explorer pro allows data encrypting , compressing and use microsoft powershell command line interface to integrate cloud storage access with other routines .\ncloudberry managed backup service is designed for managed service providers and resellers . it allows msps , vars and it service companies to offer their clients fully branded and remotely managed cloud backup solutions powered by cloudberry backup software and google cloud secure cloud storage .\nin a press release , cloudberry lab cto alexey serkov says , \u201cduring 2014 , many resellers and smbs previously reluctant to embrace the cloud for backup responded to the availability of the advanced cloud backup solutions we were offering the market . \u201d serkov continues , \u201cour success in 2014 was due to our focus on secure cloud backup solutions that provide an answer for today\u2019s backup requirements while remaining flexible and affordable . \u201d\ncloudberry lab develops a number of software solutions for managing cloud data and for cloud backup . our products support more than 15 cloud storage services , providing google cloud backup , microsoft azure backup , cloud backup for amazon s3 and other cloud storage providers . to help our customers better navigate on constantly changing cloud storage market we decided to prepare a short article comparing microsoft azure , google storage and amazon s3 prices .\nnow you\u2019re ready to start backing up your files online to windows azure . click setup backup plan in the cloudberry main window .\ni find myself using cloudberry explorer more frequently ; primarily because of the more integrated view of the local file system . rick vanover\ncloudberry backup detects encryption changes in files and prevents existing backups from being overwritten until an administrator confirms if there is an issue .\nwith cloudberry backup you can upload data within different amazon s3 storage classes such as standard , standard i / a or glacier .\ncloudberry backup provides cloud backup and restore capabilities for microsoft sql server databases allowing to run full , differential or transaction log backup .\ncloudberry drive mounts your amazon s3 account as a network or external drive to your windows computer . with cloudberry drive you can work with files in amazon s3 directly from the windows explorer interface , the same way as if they were on your local drive .\ncloudberry drive mounts your oracle cloud storage account as a network drive to your windows computer . with cloudberry drive you can work with files in oracle cloud storage directly from the windows explorer interface , the same way as if they were on your local drive .\ni wanted an s3 bucket to look like a mapped drive for sales staff all over the world . cloudberry drive . . .\nwe have used cloudberry drive to map our clients data needs to s3 storage and it is working great . we . . .\na : cloudberry backup offers several industry standard strong encryption algorithms to protect your data . also you can optionally protect access to cloudberry backup with a master password . in addition , we support server - side encryption for storage classes that have implemented this feature .\ncloud services generate strong demand from the customers worldwide . now it ' s your opportunity to convert this demand into revenue with cloudberry managed backup ( mbs ) . with cloudberry mbs any msp , var and it service company can provide robust reliable cloud backup service integrated with amazon s3 , amazon glacier and microsoft azure cloud storage services . cloudberry managed backup service ( mbs ) is built from the cloudberry backup technology and designed to meet the needs of managed service providers , providing reliable backup with remote management and monitoring .\ncloudberry explorer is a handsome desktop client for works on windows xp , windows 2003 , windows vista , windows 2008 and windows 7 .\nso far so good . quite user friendly , just tested trial version and was able to link my one drive business with this cloudberry\n1 . cloudberry backup \u2013 acts as a data backup control panel for corporate and personal use . it works on desktop or server .\ncloudberry drive comes with an easy installation and configuration that seamlessly integrates amazon s3 as an external or network drive with the windows environment .\na : cloudberry backup is licensed per computer . if you want to run it on two computers you need to buy two licenses .\na : no , cloudberry backup identifies files modified since last backup and only copies such files . this makes subsequent backups run much faster\ncloudberry drive mounts the cloud storage of your choice as a network or external drive to your windows computer . with cloudberry drive you can work with files stored in the cloud directly from the windows explorer interface , the same way as if they were on your local drive .\ncloudberry lab\u2019s solution offers block level backup in addition to real - time and regular , scheduled backups for simple data , local disk image , or bare metal restore , together with an alert feature that tracks backups and restore plans by remote . the solution uses 256 - bit aes encryption to protect data with user - controlled keys , while it offers a transparent exchange process that means only the end - user can access data residing in the cloud .\nintegration with psa systems was one of the top customer requests ,\na cloudberry spokesperson told talkin ' cloud .\nwith these integrations , [ cloudberry partners ] can increase quality and speed of provided services by managing user accounts , billing and support from one place .\ncloudberry backup 4 . 3 comes with additional new features including vmware vcloud air support , and file level recovery with image - based backups .\nas mentioned before , both cloudberry for windows azure and the windows azure service are free for a limited time . and , the great thing is , if you start using cloudberry backup now , you\u2019ll get to keep using the program for free , even when the free beta period is over . if you didn\u2019t get in on the free beta , cloudberry backup is reasonably priced at $ 29 . 99 per copy .\nthe tools menu has different utilities to maximize the scope of cloudberry explorer , including content types , diagnostics , http headers and application language .\ncloudberry drive comes with an easy installation and configuration that seamlessly integrates a cloud storage of your choice as a windows external or network drive .\nhave you taken a look at cloudberry backup ( or managed backup services for msps ) . we have a hybrid option that allows you to\nand while you can\u2019t set cache control directly through the cloudberry interface , they do support the powershell commands so there must be some way out .\nadditional features available as part of cloudberry backup 4 . 3 include support for vmware vcloud air and file level recovery for image - based backups .\nyou control all backups through the cloudberry managed backup service console , which is hosted on cloudberry ' s server ( amazon ec2 ) . after the client component is installed on the user end , you ' ll see backups on the control panel and have full access to backup management functions .\ncloudberry backup doesn\u2019t process your data on 3rd - party servers , all data transfers occur between the source instance and a storage account you control .\ncloudberry backup for windows server detects encryption changes in files and prevents existing backups from being overwritten until an administrator confirms if there is an issue .\ncloudberry explorer speeds up data transfer with multithreading . although the s3 browser also supports this feature , it has some limitations in the free version .\ncloudberry drive is a great product that delivers abundant features , ease of use , and thorough documentation . recommended for easily accessible private cloud storage .\ni totally love cloudberry box ! i am using it to store my client files , so i can access them from any computer without having to wait for access . with cloudberry drive , the files were available , but only at the speed of my internet connection , whereas with cloudberry box , they are stored locally as well , so i have access at full hard - drive speeds . rick jewson , cloud services specialist at freom pty ltd\nit wouldn\u2019t be a good idea to interfere with the chunks as they are being moved , as cloudberry s3 explorer pro needs everything to be a certain way to re - assemble the chunks when the transfers are complete . more information on the multipart upload feature can be found on the cloudberry blog .\nopen your word , excel or other files to edit directly on amazon s3 and cloudberry explorer for s3 will upload the updated version upon file save .\nyou don ' t need a cloudberry backup commercial license to restore your data . you can configure your data retrieval right from the product activation screen .\n1 . launch cloudberry explorer , click file , choose new oracle cloud account option . 2 . in the dialog box , specify the account settings :\nq : can cloudberry backup copy the data immediately as it changes ( e . g . new files are added or existing files are modified ) ?\ncloud recovery and backup should continue to grow and mature as cloud - based solutions do . personally use cloudberry backup for openstack and the results are good .\nadditional new features now available as part of cloudberry backup 4 . 3 include support for vmware vcloud air and file level recovery for image - based backups .\ncloudberry backup supports backup and restore of virtual machines created and controlled by esxi server which is a part of vmware vsphere product and hyper - v server .\nyou can integrate cloudberry managed backup service with your own applications or website . there are several integration options available : command line interface , api 2 . 0\ncloudberry backup for microsoft exchange server provides users with a valuable ability to backup their ms exchange databases with maximum efficiency and convenience . it comes . . .\ncloudberry software for amazon s3 server backup detects encryption changes in files and prevents existing backups from being overwritten until an administrator confirms if there is an issue .\n3 . once your new oracle storage account is added to cloudberry explorer , you will be able to choose it in the source drop - down list .\nnow you\u2019re ready to start using cloudberry online backup for windows azure . download it from the link below , and install as usual . cloudberry online backup for windows azure is free with registration during the beta period , so if you install it now you\u2019ll get to keep it for free . if you\u2019re getting started with cloudberry after the beta period is over , you can run the free trial for 14 days and then purchase a full version for $ 29 . 99 .\ni ' ve used cloudberry s3 explorer pro for a couple of days and have easily concluded that it is superior to s3 browser pro which i have used for about a year . not only is it a better program , cloudberry ' s support is prompt , friendly , and helpful . mathew corley web developer urltoken\njoin us for a webinar where we will show attendees how easily service providers can help their customers backup data to the cloud storage with cloudberry managed backup service .\ni ' m looking for anybody else who has any current or past experience using cloudberry backup at all and who can give objective and subjective impressions on it .\nkit - it sounds like you ' re looking for unbiased reviews , but that you haven ' t been successful in finding those . it looks like cloudberry has\nfreeware version . free cloud file management software by cloudberry comes with full support for server side encryption , lifecycle rules , amazon cloudfront , bucket policies and more .\ncloudberry drive supports amazon identity and access management accounts . amazon iam allows granting users with specific permissions and restricted access to the data within amazon web services accounts .\n/ gb / month with a 1tb minimum usage . wasabi also offers immutable buckets , which means that data written to those buckets cannot be erased or altered , protecting you from common causes of data loss like accidental deletions , application software bugs , hackers , and malware . the new cloudberry lab - wasabi joint solution can be used for virtually any scenario where smbs need to backup their computers and files to cloud storage . it can also be used for cloud - to - cloud migration , replication , and backup scenarios .\nother new features in cloudberry backup include the ability to analyze source files and back up only new block - level changes . it also added block - level backup for bare metal restore ( bmr ) and system state backups . cloudberry backup does multithreading , so files can be transferred in parallel threads for faster retrieves and restores .\ncloudberry backup for ms sql server leverages native sql server backup routines to perform database backups and then move them directly to one of the public cloud storage . . .\ni searched and everything i found was either\ncloudberry vs { something }\nwith only responses about the other things or so ancient as to not apply anymore .\nvery easy to use - set and forget ! cloudberry backup will back up your windows , linux or mac systems directly to your amazon s3 or amazon glacier account and provide easy restore with a few clicks . cloudberry backup is a one - time fee product . storage cost is the only ongoing expense that you pay directly to aws .\ncloudberry backup enables smbs to backup critical files and folders to the cloud storage vendor of their choice . previously , cloudberry supported qnap and synology backup to amazon s3 . now , the list has grown to include many more cloud storage providers . users can schedule incremental backups from their qnap and synology devices directly to their provider of choice .\ncloudberry box is simple , easy , and accurate . i am comfortable knowing that my files are stored in a location that i completely control . jeremy clark with bullfrog software\ncloudberry backup ultimate edition provides a list of backup destinations that is generous enough to meet the needs of every category of users . additional features , such as . . .\njust wonderful \u2013 cloudberry explorer pro was able to download a vhd from azure without errors , while all other tools were failing and corrupting the file . axel guerrier , microsoft\nwe\u2019d have loved cloudberry to bundle storage pricing because it\u2019s cumbersome to cost in cloud storage separately . a consolidated price should give a clear picture of your monthly backup overheads .\nwith cloudberry drive any cloud storage can be accessed as local , network or external drive on your computer , so you can easily move files to the cloud and back .\nwhy it\u2019s a favorite : \u201ccloudberry lab\u2019s managed backup solution provides a very reliable cloud backup product that required very little initial troubleshooting and allows us to offer the capability for a reasonable price . it\u2019s also easy to use via an online access portal , and we can manage all our clients in one easy console . other key elements are the flexibility it offers by allowing us to choose where we want our customers\u2019 data to be stored , and the ability to use multiple cloud storage destinations with different clients so we can avoid a single vendor lock - in . \u201d\nas a software developer , regular nightly backups of my development workstation are essential . cloudberry backup made this critical task easy to setup to ensure all my files are backed up to my azure cloud storage space . and on more than one occasion , cloudberry backup has saved the day by allowing me to easily restore a file from backup and choose which version of the file to restore . i would highly recommend cloudberry backup to anyone in a similar situation . rob ripley echelon , a division of adventist university of health sciences\n/ prnewswire / - - cloudberry lab\u2122 , a vendor of backup and management solutions for public cloud storage services , today announced results from a recently completed survey of 434 it solution resellers and managed service providers ( msps ) . respondents revealed that without the availability of reliable , affordable managed cloud backup solutions accompanied by first - rate technical support , they would be at a major competitive disadvantage . this is especially significant considering that a high number of respondents predict the demand for managed cloud backup services will increase and that these services are extremely important to their overall profitability .\nby providing a user interface to amazon s3 accounts , files , and buckets , cloudberry lets you manage your files on cloud just as you would on your own local computer .\npreviously on prof . hacker , jason wrote \u201cbackup for back - to - school : 15 % off backblaze , \u201d a post that offered some good points on backing up your data in the cloud as well as a service ( and a current discount offer ) to do so . as he noted , backblaze is not the only backup service out there , and that\u2019s true\u2014there are quite a few out there and it can be difficult to choose which one is best for you . subsequent to jason\u2019s post , someone from cloudberry lab contacted us and asked if we would review their product , cloudberry online backup , currently in beta . i agreed , as the only person on the prof . hacker team at the time who uses a pc instead of a mac ."]}
{"id": 53714, "summary": [{"text": "infosonics corporation ( nasdaq : ifon ) is a publicly traded telecommunications equipment provider based in san diego , california .", "topic": 3}, {"text": "it develops , manufactures , and distributes wireless handsets and accessories through its proprietary brand verykool and other private label brands .", "topic": 31}, {"text": "infosonics sells its products through carriers , distributors and oems in latin america , europe , africa , asia pacific and the united states .", "topic": 31}, {"text": "it is best known for its line of inexpensive unlocked phones as well as its rugged phones in its verykool line of products . ", "topic": 31}], "title": "infosonics corporation", "paragraphs": ["in this annual report on form 10 - k , \u0093infosonics , \u0094 \u0093infosonics corporation , \u0094 \u0093the company , \u0094 \u0093we , \u0094 \u0093us\u0094 and \u0093our\u0094 refer to infosonics corporation and our wholly owned subsidiaries on a consolidated basis , unless the context otherwise provides .\nceo interview : joseph ram , infosonics corporation ,\nwall street transcript , august 22 , 2005 .\ninfosonics latin america , inc . ; infosonics de mexico s . a . de c . v . ; infosonics de guatemala s . a . ; infosonics el salvador s . a . de c . v . ; infosonics s . a . ( uruguay ) ; axcess mobile , llc .\nmiami , june 8 , 2018 / prnewswire / - - infosonics corporation (\ninfosonics\nor the\ncompany\n) ( nasdaq : ifon ) announced the appointment of michael galloro to its board of directors . . . .\ninfosonics corporation ( \u0093infosonics\u0094 ) was incorporated in february 1994 in the state of california and reincorporated in september 2003 in the state of maryland . infosonics and its subsidiaries , infosonics latin america , inc . , infosonics de mexico s . a . de c . v . , infosonics de guatemala s . a . , infosonics el salvador s . a . de c . v . , infosonics s . a . , infosonics colombia s . a . , verykool usa , inc . , infosonics de panama , verykool hong kong limited , and verykool wireless technology limited ( collectively , the \u0093company\u0094 ) , define , source and sell wireless telecommunication products and accessories to wireless carriers and distributors . the company markets its branded products throughout latin america and the united states .\nmiami , march 12 , 2018 / prnewswire / - - infosonics corporation (\ninfosonics\nor the\ncompany\n) ( nasdaq : ifon ) and cooltech holding corp . (\ncooltech\n) today announced the successful . . .\nsan diego , july 26 , 2017 / prnewswire / - - infosonics corporation (\ninfosonics\nor the\ncompany\n) ( nasdaq : ifon ) and cooltech holding corp . (\ncooltech\n) today announced that . . .\nsan diego , aug . 10 , 2017 / prnewswire / - - infosonics corporation ( nasdaq : ifon ) , the provider of verykool \u00ae wireless handset solutions and tablets , today announced results for its second quarter ended . . .\nsan diego , nov . 9 , 2017 / prnewswire / - - infosonics corporation ( nasdaq : ifon ) , the provider of verykool \u00ae wireless handset solutions and tablets , today announced results for its third quarter ended september . . .\nin october infosonics closed four of its axcess mobile mall kiosks and sold the other six to the mobile solution corporation . the retail unit had contributed only about 5 percent of the company ' s revenues , and had not been consistently profitable .\nwe incorporated under the laws of the state of california on february 7 , 1994 , under the name infosonics corporation . on september 11 , 2003 , we reincorporated under the same name under the laws of and into the state of maryland .\nnote : all trademarks and copyrights other than infosonics and verykool are property of their respective owners .\ninfosonics studies plan for chile subsidiary ,\nbusiness news americas , november 23 , 2005 .\ntoday , i will be analyzing infosonics corporation\u2019s ( nasdaq : ifon ) recent ownership structure , an important but not - so - popular subject among individual investors . when it comes to ownership structure of a company , the impactread more . . .\ninfosonics begins distributing i - mate cellular handsets ,\nbusiness news americas , january 12 , 2006 .\ninfosonics reports us $ 146mn in 2005 revenues ,\nbusiness news americas , march 8 , 2006 .\nwe have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of infosonics corporation and subsidiaries as of december 31 , 2015 and 2014 , and the related consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss , stockholders\u0092 equity and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended december 31 , 2015 . our audits also included the financial statement schedule of infosonics corporation listed in item 15 . these financial statements and financial statement schedule are the responsibility of the company\u0092s management . our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and schedule based on our audits .\nbalint , kathryn ,\ninfosonics stock fall worries investors ,\nsan diego tribune , june 15 , 2006 .\ninfosonics in pact with samsung electronics latin america ,\ndow jones news service , december 27 , 2004 .\nemployment agreement effective of april 9 , 2014 between infosonics and vernon a . loforti ( 12 ) ( * )\nequipment market is hot , but infosonics is cool toward ipo ,\nct wireless , october 26 , 2000 .\ninfosonics enters agreement to distribute alcatel , tcl brand phones ,\nbusiness news americas , march 14 , 2006 .\ninfosonics to offer 1 . 1 million shares in private placement ,\nreuters news , january 30 , 2006 .\nipo spotlight : infosonics corp . prospectus info ,\ndow jones corporate filings alert , february 2 , 2004 .\nproxy : infosonics corp . ,\nsan diego business journal , december 19 , 2005 , p . 29 .\nvuocolo , jonathan ,\ninfosonics stk down 21 % ,\ndow jones news service , june 6 , 2006 .\ninfosonics corporation is a leading distributor of cellular telephone products in north america . the california - based firm sells handsets and accessories from manufacturers including samsung , vk mobile , and i - mate to retailers , regional wireless carriers , and through its web site . more than two - thirds of infosonics ' business comes from latin america . founder and ceo joseph ram owns a sizable minority stake in the publicly traded firm .\ninfosonics , which was founded in 1994 and began trading on the nasdaq stock exchange 10 years later , has 103 employees .\n2004 infosonics completes its initial public offering ; online store begins operations ; company becomes exclusive north american distributor for vk mobile .\ncategories : yahoo financeget free summary analysis infosonics corp . reports financial results for the quarter ended june 30 , 2017 . we analyze the earnings along side the following peers of infosonics corp . \u2013 addvantage technologies group , inc . , tessco technologies incorporated , voxx international corporation class a , china techfaith wireless communication technology ltd . sponsored adr , richardson electronics , ltd . , zagg inc and . . . read more ( read more . . . )\nin march 2018 , infosonics and cooltech announced the successful completion of the merger of the companies . cootech is now a wholly - owned subsidiary of infosonics and the company\u2019s common stock will continue to trade on the nasdaq capital market under the stock ticker symbol \u201cifon . \u201d\nmiami , april 2 , 2018 / prnewswire / - - infosonics corporation (\ninfosonics\nor the\ncompany\n) ( ifon ) , which closed its merger with cooltech holding corp . on march 12 , 2018 , announced the recent opening of its newest oneclick store located in the el solar shopping district in buenos aires , argentina . this represents oneclick ' s sixth store in the country , and the company plans to open seven more new stores in the coming year in different cities across argentina .\nin just over a decade infosonics corporation had become one of the leading distributors of cellular telephone handsets and accessories in north america . the company was busily expanding in latin america , where it earned two - thirds of its revenues , while continuing to supply regional carriers and retailers in the united states . the firm looked forward to ongoing growth in the still young market .\nin november , infosonics reported net sales for the third quarter of $ 9 . 9 million , up 84 % from the same quarter in 2012 .\nin november the firm ' s credit line was boosted to $ 25 million through new lender wells fargo , and the following month infosonics began selling samsung phones and accessories online . consumers who went to the samsung web site and wished to purchase equipment would be redirected to an infosonics - run site .\nwise , christina ,\ninfosonics : cell industry ' s friend ,\ninvestor ' s business daily , january 30 , 2006 , p . b2 .\nsan diego , jan . 22 , 2018 / prnewswire / - - infosonics corporation ( the\ncompany\n) ( ifon ) announced today that on january 19 , 2018 the company entered into a securities purchase agreement for the sale of $ 1 million face value of three year 0 % convertible notes and warrants with accredited investors affiliated with cooltech holding corp . (\ncooltech\n) . the company will use the proceeds of the offering to pay company expenses related to the merger with cooltech and for general corporate purposes . vernon a . loforti , infosonics ' chief financial officer , commented :\nsince it was announced on july 26 , 2017 , infosonics and cooltech have been working diligently to complete the merger of our companies .\nunless you buy your smartphones and mini - tablets in mexico , the caribbean or central and south america , chances are you ' ve never heard of infosonics corp .\nthe consolidated financial statements include the accounts of infosonics and its wholly owned subsidiaries as listed in note 1 . all significant intercompany accounts and transactions are eliminated in consolidation .\nbrand . infosonics is committed to delivering quality products that offer high - end design and impressive functionality at affordable prices . additional information can be found on our corporate website at\nto contact infosonics corp , please visit urltoken . company data is provided by s & p ; global market intelligence . please use this form to report any data issues .\nwe have adopted a code of ethics that applies to our president and chief executive officer , chief financial officer and controller and a code of business conduct and ethics that applies to all of our directors , officers and employees . copies of these codes are available on our website ( urltoken ) and are also available without charge upon written request directed to investor relations , infosonics corporation , 3636 nobel drive , suite 325 , san diego , california 92122 .\nin december 2001 infosonics signed an agreement with pc - ephone , inc . , to distribute that company ' s handheld device , which combined features of cell phones , personal digital assistants ( pdas ) , and computers . infosonics was also an authorized reseller of products from such manufacturers as samsung , motorola , ericsson , lg , and audiovox at that time .\nsan diego , march 8 , 2018 / prnewswire / - - infosonics corporation (\ninfosonics\nor the\ncompany\n) ( ifon ) announced today that it will effect a 1 - for - 5 reverse stock split . the 1 - for - 5 reverse stock split will be effective as of the open of trading on march 9 , 2018 ( the\neffective date\n) and the company ' s common stock will thereafter begin trading on a split - adjusted basis . the reverse stock split will reduce the number of shares of the company ' s common stock currently outstanding from approximately 3 , 378 , 000 shares to approximately 676 , 000 shares .\ncnbc personality jim cramer , writing at the urltoken investing website , rates infosonics as a hold , seeing strengths in its revenue growth but also weaknesses in poor profit margins and weak cash flow .\nsan diego , oct . 5 , 2017 / prnewswire / - - infosonics corporation (\ninfosonics\nor the\ncompany\n) ( ifon ) announced today that it will effect a 1 - for - 5 reverse stock split . the 1 - for - 5 reverse stock split will be effective as of the close of business on october 10 , 2017 ( the\neffective date\n) and the company ' s common stock will begin trading on a split - adjusted basis on october 11 , 2017 . the reverse stock split will reduce the number of shares of the company ' s common stock currently outstanding from approximately 16 . 9 million shares to approximately 3 . 4 million shares .\ncool holdings , inc . manufactures and sells wireless handsets , tablets , and related products to the carriers , distributors , and retailers in latin america . the company sells its products under the verykool brand . it operates oneclick store located in the el solar shopping district in buenos aires , argentina . the company was formerly known as infosonics corporation and changed its name to cool holdings , inc . in june 2018 . cool holdings , inc . was founded in 1994 and is based in miami , florida .\nthe purpose of the nominating and corporate governance committee ( the \u201c committee \u201d ) of the board of directors ( the \u201c board \u201d ) of infosonics corporation ( the \u201c company \u201d ) is to ( a ) identify individuals qualified to become directors on the board and approve and recommend to the board candidates for election as directors , ( b ) oversee evaluations of the board and its committees , and ( c ) develop , periodically review , monitor and recommend to the board corporate governance principles and policies applicable to the company .\nsan diego , feb . 12 , 2018 / prnewswire / - - infosonics corporation (\ninfosonics\nor the\ncompany\n) ( ifon ) announced today that it has set the record and meeting dates for a special meeting of its stockholders to vote on matters related to the proposed merger with cooltech holding corp . (\ncooltech\n) . in addition , the company announced that the registration statement filed on form s - 4 with the securities and exchange commission (\nsec\n) , as amended , was declared effective on february 12 , 2018 . the special meeting will be held at 10 : 00 am pacific time on wednesday , march 7 , 2018 , at the offices of perkins coie llp located at 11988 el camino real , suite 350 , san diego , california 92130 . infosonics stockholders of record as of the close of business on february 5 , 2018 are entitled to receive notice of , and to vote at , the special meeting .\non jan . 9 , infosonics said , it received notification from nasdaq that the company would remain listed because the stock had maintained a closing price of $ 1 or more a share for at least 10 consecutive business days .\nthis month , infosonics announced the release of its newest product : a 7 - inch tablet called the kolorpad that comes with a 1 . 3 - gigahertz dual core processor that works off the android 4 . 2 operating system .\n20 + years of career in finance , general management and operations in a fortune 500 technology industry leader . experience leading teams in international markets streamlining operations and implementing financial controls , processes and productivity improvements . tech data corporation : vice president of finance , latin - america for over eight years . multi country role creating , controlling and restructuring companies in the region . built and developed a robust internal controls environment with a high performance team in several countries . tech data mexico : managing director . started up and development of the business unit from greenfield . created a profitable entity with double digits revenue growth and streamlined sg & a . served in other regional and in country positions for tech data corporation .\nin november the firm unveiled an online store where customers could buy new phones and accessories , and shortly afterwards it also began distributing vk mobile cell phones . infosonics would be the sole north american distributor for the korean manufacturer . at this time the company was deriving 70 percent of its revenues from sales of handsets to regional wireless carriers , 25 percent from sales to dealers , and 5 percent from online sales . for 2004 infosonics reported sales of $ 73 . 4 million .\nin our opinion , the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly , in all material respects , the financial position of infosonics corporation and subsidiaries as of december 31 , 2015 and 2014 , and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended december 31 , 2015 , in conformity with u . s . generally accepted accounting principles . also , in our opinion , the related financial statement schedule , when considered in relation to the basic consolidated financial statements taken as a whole , presents fairly in all material respects the information set forth therein .\nbeta is one aspect of your portfolio construction to consider when holding or entering into a stock . but it is certainly not the only factor . take a look at our most recent infographic report on infosonics for a more in - depth analysis of the stock to help you make a well - informed investment decision . but if you are not interested in infosonics anymore , you can use our free platform to see my list of over 50 other stocks with a high growth potential .\nin january 2006 infosonics sold 1 . 1 million shares of common stock to institutional investors for $ 14 . 4 million . the company also expanded its distribution of samsung products to paraguay and uruguay and began selling i - mate brand cell phones in north america . in february the firm expanded its exclusive vk mobile distribution territory to include canada , giving it full coverage of north america . infosonics had succeeded in winning approval of that firm ' s vk530 phone from a number of carriers .\nmiami , june 6 , 2018 / prnewswire / - - infosonics corporation (\ninfosonics\nor the\ncompany\n) ( ifon ) today announced that it has closed a public offering of securities to new and existing investors wherein it raised aggregate proceeds of approximately $ 3 . 7 million . the company sold approximately 1 , 183 , 000 units at an offering price of $ 3 . 14 per unit . each unit was comprised of ( i ) one share of common stock or 0 % series a preferred stock of the company and ( ii ) and a warrant to purchase one share of common stock of the company with an exercise price of $ 3 . 02 per share . the warrants are exercisable beginning six months after issuance and expire three years from the date of issuance . each share of preferred stock is convertible into common stock on a one - for - one basis .\nmiami , june 14 , 2018 / prnewswire / - - infosonics corporation ( ifon ) today announced that it has changed its name to cool holdings , inc . ( the\ncompany\n) , effective today . the company ' s stock symbol remains unchanged at this time , but the name change resulted in a new cusip number ( 21640c 105 ) for the company ' s common stock offered on the nasdaq capital market . the company intends to soon launch a new corporate website at www . coolholdings . com , which will include a new investor relations section containing stock information , corporate governance information and other materials of interest to investors .\nin july infosonics signed an agreement to distribute the wireless remote video monitoring and data systems products of cenuco , inc . , and a few months later the company extended its distribution agreement with samsung and added that firm ' s products to its latin american offerings .\nthe spring also saw infosonics take on caribbean distribution of alcatel and tcl brand phones , which were less expensive than the samsung and vk products it primarily sold . several new vk models were introduced as well , each of which included an mp3 player and other advanced features .\ntoo\nkool\nto be tied down to a wireless service provider ? wireless handset manufacturer infosonics wants to help commitment - phobic users with its verykool line of affordable , unlocked mobile phones and devices you can use with any gsm carrier ( at & t or t - mobile in the u . s . ) . with the $ 279 rs90 vortex rugged android smartphone leading the line of verykool products , infosonics wants to win over people who don ' t want to be locked into contracts , have lost or damaged their phones or travel internationally .\nthe purpose of the audit committee ( the \u201c committee\u201d ) of the board of directors ( the \u201c board \u201d ) of infosonics corporation ( the \u201c company \u201d ) is to oversee ( a ) the company\u2019s accounting and financial reporting processes and the audits of the company\u2019s financial statements , ( b ) the independent auditor\u2019s qualifications , independence and performance , ( c ) the company\u2019s internal audit function , if any , and the performance of its internal accounting and financial controls , and ( d ) the company\u2019s compliance with legal and regulatory requirements ( including , without limitation , compliance with the company\u2019s code of ethics for senior financial officers and compliance with the company\u2019s code of conduct for all company personnel ) .\nif you are looking to invest in infosonics corporation\u2019s ( nasdaq : ifon ) , or currently own the stock , then you need to understand its beta in order to understand how it can affect the risk of your portfolio . broadly speaking , there are two types of risk you should consider when investing in stocks such as ifon . the first risk to consider is company - specific , which can be diversified away when you invest in other companies in the same industry as ifon , because it is rare that an entire industry collapses at once . the second risk is market - wide , which arises from investing in the stock market . this risk reflects changes in economic and political factors that affects all stocks .\ninfosonics began operations in february 1994 , initially distributing telephone equipment and pbx systems to third parties . with cellular telephone sales exploding , ram soon decided to shift his focus to this market , and the company began distributing the products of such manufacturers as samsung , which it added in 1997 .\ninfosonics is committed to protecting the interests of its stockholders through sound principals of corporate governance and openness and transparency with regulators and the investing public . as a public company , we are committed to a strong code of business conduct and strive to make honesty and integrity the foundations of our corporate culture .\nin december 2000 infosonics acquired a cell phone retailer called axcess mobile for the forgiveness of $ 57 , 000 in accounts payable . axcess owned a small number of retail kiosks in san diego shopping malls . the firm was also considering an initial public offering at this time , but pulled back due to unfavorable market conditions .\n, infosonics president and chief executive officer .\nfrom its dramatically thin 1mm bezel to its 2 , 200 mah li - po battery ( providing enhanced battery life ) , and its mediatek mt6735p lte baseband processor powered by four 64 bit cortex \u2013 a53 arm 1 . 0ghz cores\u2026the spark lte comes with a lot of promise .\na critical component of infosonics ' ability to keep up with industry trends was a web - based data sharing system in which the company offered information about the market while asking customers to tell what they knew about sales and equipment issues . the web site was also used to track shipments of orders and facilitate transmission of essential documents .\nthe purpose of the compensation committee ( the \u201c committee \u201d ) of the board of directors ( the \u201c board \u201d ) of infosonics corporation ( the \u201c company \u201d ) is to ( a ) oversee the company\u2019s compensation plans , policies and programs for its senior management and non - employee directors of the board , ( b ) oversee the company\u2019s employee benefit plans , including its incentive compensation and equity compensation plans , and ( c ) review , discuss with company management , make recommendations regarding and approve , as applicable , compensation - related disclosures as may be required by the securities and exchange commission ( \u201c sec \u201d ) or other applicable regulatory bodies , including any compensation discussion and analysis ( \u201c cd & a \u201d ) , if required by the securities exchange act of 1934 , as amended ( the \u201c exchange act \u201d ) , to be included in company sec filings .\nin january 2005 infosonics bought an argentina - based company that distributed samsung cell phones and accessories , which would give the firm its largest presence in latin america to date . the company had locations in the united states , mexico , argentina , guatemala , el salvador , and colombia , and it was reportedly also studying the feasibility of opening an office in chile .\nin 1998 the firm hired abraham rosler to serve as executive vice - president . he had previously worked for a company that sold cell phone accessories in latin america , where ram , who was fluent in spanish , was seeking to expand . rosler also took a minority equity stake in the firm . with sales growth averaging roughly 50 percent each year , by 1999 infosonics ' revenues had risen above $ 24 million .\naccording to san diego - based infosonics , verykool is an established and popular brand in latin america that the company has decided to start marketing back home thanks to growing acceptance and demand for cheap , unlocked phones . the rs90 vortex is both dust - and waterproof , but unfortunately has outdated specs that include the two year old android 4 . 0 ice cream sandwich os and a slow 1 . 2 ghz dual - core processor .\ninfosonics was founded in 1994 in san diego , california , by joseph ram . born in israel , ram had served as an army captain and studied business and economics at tel aviv university before taking a job with an importer of telecommunications equipment from the united states and the far east . he was recruited to run the international business of american client procom supply , and he worked there from 1989 to 1993 before leaving to found a company of his own .\nfor consolidated financial statement purposes , cash equivalents are defined as investments which have an original maturity of ninety days or less from the original date of purchase . cash and cash equivalents consist of cash on hand and in banks . the company maintains its cash and cash equivalents balances in banks that from time to time exceed amounts insured by the federal deposit insurance corporation . as of december 31 , 2015 and 2014 , the company maintained deposits totaling $ 2 . 2 million and $ 1 . 0 million , respectively , with certain financial institutions in excess of federally insured amounts . the company has not experienced any losses in such accounts and believes it is not exposed to any significant credit risk on cash .\naccording to international data corporation ( \u0093idc\u0094 ) , worldwide shipments of smartphones during 2015 increased by 10 . 1 % to an estimated 1 . 433 billion devices compared to 1 . 301 billion units in 2014 . this represented a continued slowing of growth from 27 . 6 % in 2014 . mature markets have become increasingly dependent on replacement purchases , and although first - time buyers provide momentum in emerging markets , the focus there has shifted toward low - cost devices . idc also estimates that 2015 shipments of android - based smartphones reached 1 . 161 billion devices and represented 81 . 2 % of the total smartphone market . it estimates that android will hold a dominant share of the smartphone operating system space for the foreseeable future .\nharris corporation is a leading technology innovator , solving customers ' toughest mission - critical challenges by providing solutions that connect , inform and protect . harris is one of the only companies concentrated exclusively on developing the trusted solutions that solve the toughest technology challenges faced by businesses and governments around the world . the company is a proven leader in tactical communications , geospatial systems and services , air traffic management , environmental solutions , avionics and electronic warfare , and space and intelligence . the company is organized into four business segments : communication systems , space and intelligence systems , electronic systems and critical networks . harris ' public safety and professional communications business is a leading supplier of communications systems and equipment to support public safety , federal , utility , commercial and transportation markets .\nwith a five - year beta of 0 . 58 , infosonics appears to be a less volatile company compared to the rest of the market . the stock will exhibit muted movements in both the downside and upside , in response to changing economic conditions , whereas the general market may move by a lot more . ifon\u2019s beta implies it may be a stock that investors with high - beta portfolios might find relevant if they wanted to reduce their exposure to market risk , especially during times of downturns . nasdaqcm : ifon income statement aug 30th 17\ninfosonics is a miami - based company comprised of oneclick international , llc and oneclick license llc , a chain of retail stores and an apple authorized reseller under the apple premier partner , apr ( apple premium reseller ) and aar mb ( apple authorized reseller mono - brand ) programs ; cooltech distribution llc , an authorized distributor to the oneclick stores and other resellers of apple products and other high - profile consumer electronic brands ; and a provider of wireless handsets , tablets and related products to carriers , distributors and retailers in latin america under the verykool\u00ae brand .\nin january 2004 the firm bought a company called infosonics de mexico from executives ram and rosler , and also filed the paperwork to make its long - delayed initial public stock offering . in june the company took in $ 12 million from investors on the american stock exchange , using the funds to boost sales and marketing efforts , expand warehouse and office facilities , increase the number of retail wireless service activations , and start a logistics service business . prior to the sale founder ram had held a 76 percent stake , but his total would fall to 48 percent after the offering .\nthe company ' s mission had evolved as the cell phone market grew and it took on a number of challenges unique to the industry . in addition to simply ordering , warehousing , and shipping phones and accessories , infosonics also marketed new products to both carriers and consumers ; tested for compatibility and secured approval from regional service providers ; customized and loaded software onto phones ; and performed field services including training , support , and warranty fulfillment . in the united states the company ' s carrier customers were primarily smaller regional ones such as alaska cellular , cincinnati bell , and suncom , but in latin america they included both second - tier providers and market leaders telefonica and america movil .\nin the fall of 2000 infosonics opened a second warehouse in miami , where it had earlier used a third party to supply its latin american accounts . the company was distributing phones and accessories to 400 carriers who resold them to customers , as well as to more than 9 , 000 retail locations around the united states . its clients were primarily firms that were independently owned and / or regional players that lacked the clout of an at & t or sprint . the average order was worth $ 14 , 000 , and the company made a profit of 4 to 8 percent on the price of a handset and 10 to 15 percent on accessories . two - thirds of the products it shipped were phones .\nin april infosonics leased a new sales , warehouse , and manufacturing facility in mexico , which would serve as the company ' s headquarters in that country . revenues for the first quarter of 2006 were 125 percent higher than those of a year before , and the firm ' s stock jumped after the figures were announced , topping $ 30 by june . the company restated its net earnings for the first quarter early that month , however , and with a stock analyst also downgrading their rating , the price declined by more than 50 percent within a few days . the company subsequently attempted to reassure investors , some of whom had filed lawsuits over the restatement , that the company ' s business was sound .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nthe maker of wireless handsets and other devices such as tablets has positioned itself well in latin america but continues to fight for brand recognition .\nthe san diego company designs , manufactures and sells wireless handsets and other devices , such as tablets , to other manufacturers , distributors and consumers .\nits research and development center is in beijing . the company also maintains a small quality - control office in shenzhen , china , close to its manufacturing facilities .\nthird - quarter net income was $ 34 , 000 , or less than a penny a share , compared with a net loss of $ 1 . 2 million , or 8 cents , in the third quarter of 2012 .\nover the years , the company has moved from fixed land - line products to cordless phones to smartphones and tablets , said founder and chief executive joseph ram .\nyou have to be nimble . you have to be able to adapt ,\nram said .\nnow , we are trying to be prepared for the fact that tablets are going to be replacing a lot more of traditional computer functions .\nthe new device is meant to distinguish itself from other mini - tablets by providing greater functionality with traditional usb port access that allows the connection of a keyboard and mouse .\nram said that the tablet can be used as a mini - computer . it retails for $ 149 .\nlast september , the company launched its new brand - name\nverykool\nsmartphone , which is geared toward pre - paid phone service uses because of its lower price .\npriced at about $ 229 , the phone has a quad - core processor , a 4 . 7 - inch screen and 8 megapixel and 2 megapixel cameras .\nasked what he felt his company ' s biggest achievement has been , ram didn ' t miss a beat :\nit ' s been surviving in this industry for the past 20 years ,\nhe said with a laugh .\nit is a very tough industry .\nram said that the company has managed to position itself well with its biggest customer base \u2014 that is , in latin america \u2014 and could be poised to take advantage of consumers in the u . s . who are growing weary of the sticker shock they receive when their monthly wireless phone bills arrive .\nit can feel like they have another car payment ,\nram said .\npeople are looking for alternatives . a significant number of new subscribers are coming from the prepaid side . they don ' t want to pay those high prices .\nram said his company continues to fight for brand recognition and\nbuilding up trust with consumers . i think it is going to take us a while to have consumers trust our products .\nram said that although his company makes high - quality phones and tablets ,\nthere is that gap between a very good product and an unknown brand . our task is to bridge that gap so that the customer can get a product from us and believe in its value rather than seeing it as a cheap phone or cheap tablet that won ' t work for them .\nanother challenge has been the company ' s share price , which has dropped low enough over the last year to risk delisting of its stock .\ngoogle ' s android chief says company doesn ' t need retail . . .\nalso in the verykool line of products is the $ 64 . 99 rxb1 fuelbox , a dust - , shock - and waterproof power reservoir that can charge your devices on the go .\nwith wireless service providers like t - mobile ' s ( jump ) , at & t ( next ) and verizon ( edge ) already offering users the option to upgrade their devices more frequently , the little - known verykool may struggle to keep up with the\nkool\nkids in the smartphone playground with its unlocked devices .\ncherlynn low , laptop staff writer cherlynn joined the laptopmag team in june 2013 and has since been writing about all things tech and digital with a focus on mobile and internet software development . she also edits and reports occasionally on video . she graduated with a m . s . in journalism ( broadcast ) from columbia university in may 2013 and has been designing personal websites since 2001 . cherlynn low , laptop staff writer on\nif you ' re going off - contract and off - road , the verykool rs90 vortex is a rugged , unlocked android phone that won ' t break the bank\u2014just be prepared for slow mobile web speeds .\npcmag reviews products independently , but we may earn affiliate commissions from buying links on this page . terms of use .\nonce you get past the silly name , verykool actually has a pretty commendable mission\u2014to provide low - cost , unlocked cell phones to a u . s . market that ' s sorely missing affordable unsubsidized options . the rs90 vortex ( $ 279 . 99 direct ) is a rugged , android - powered smartphone that ' s compatible with gsm networks like at & t or t - mobile . it ' s a decent performer and a good value for adrenaline junkies who need a phone that can take some abuse , but it makes some significant sacrifices to reach that low price .\nat 5 . 67 by 2 . 98 by 0 . 48 inches ( hwd ) and 7 . 1 ounces , the rs90 has the unmistakable chunkiness of a rugged device . that ' s heavier and thicker than the\n, and nearly as wide at 5 . 95 by 3 . 17 by 0 . 37 inches and 6 . 34 ounces . this is no phablet , though ; it ' s packing a relatively modest 4 . 5 - inch screen . all that heft ostensibly helps the rs90 achieve its ip67 rating , which means it ' s fully dustproof and waterproof to one meter for up to 30 minutes . there ' s a power button the left side and volume controls on the right , with a micro usb port on the bottom and flap covering a 3 . 5mm headphone jack on the top . above the display is the vga - quality front - facing camera and notification light , with capacitive menu , home , and back keys below . i prefer the standard software android back , home , and recent apps button arrangement , since the menu function is typically built into apps . holding the home button brings up the list of recent apps .\nthe 960 - by - 540 - pixel ips lcd may not be hd , but its 244 - pixels - per - inch density looks pretty sharp . the\n, for instance , features a gorgeous 5 - inch , 1080p display , but also costs $ 759 . 99 unlocked\u2014well over twice as much as the rs90 . viewing angles here are good , thanks to the ips technology , but color reproduction isn ' t great . whites appear too cool , with a near bluish hue that ' s more typical of amoled panels , and colors look a little dull overall . there ' s also some light bleed on the left and right edges of the display , which is more pronounced when viewing from an angle .\nthere ' s a 5 - megapixel rear - facing camera around back , and the textured plastic back panel slides off to reveal the 1 , 800mah battery and sim and microsd card slots . the rs90 comes in a single 2gb model , so that last slot is important if you want to store anything locally on the phone . our 32 and 64gb sandisk microsd cards worked fine during testing .\nthe rs90 is unlocked and compatible with gsm networks like at & t or t - mobile supporting hspa 7 . 2 data on the 850 and 1900mhz bands , and 2g on 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900mhz bands . also on board are 802 . 11b / g / n wi - fi ( 2 . 4ghz band ) , bluetooth 2 . 1 , and gps . there ' s no lte and no higher - speed hspa + either\u2014in our tests , the rs90 averaged 1 . 63mbps down and 1 . 82mbps up . t - mobile ' s faster hspa + 42 network averaged 8 . 5mbps down and 1 . 46mbps up in our fastest mobile networks test , so you ' re missing out on significant speed if you opt for the rs90 .\nthe 1 , 800mah battery is rated for 9 hours of talk time . our test was interrupted , but the rs90 turned in 12 hours of 3g talk time with 44 percent battery life remaining . this phone should have no problem lasting all day .\nwe tested the rs90 on t - mobile ' s network in new york city . call quality was decent , with clear voices coming through the earpiece and enough volume to overcome loud environments . the speakerphone is a bit too weak , however , and it was hard to hear outdoors . calls made with the rs90 sound full with a bit of a digitized tone to voices that can make them sound a bit harsh , and i noticed a slight , but persistent background hiss . noise cancellation is disappointing , as loud construction outside the pcmag office came through clear during my test calls . the rs90 paired easily with my\nthe rs90 is fully waterproof and dust - proof , but not drop - proof . i tested the waterproof rating by submerging the rs90 in a bucket of water . at first it seemed like moisture was penetrating the case . upon closer inspection , you ' ll notice that the back panel isn ' t actually sealed , but there ' s another sealed panel underneath that covers the battery and microsd card slot . after 30 minutes the rs90 emerged fully functional .\nthe rs90 is powered by a dual - core 1 . 2ghz qualcomm snapdragon msm8625 with 1gb ram . it ' s a modest cpu , and benchmarks were expectedly low across the board . it was handily beaten by the unlocked\nin nearly every category , scoring 8 , 107 in the antutu overall system test to the nexus 4 ' s 10 , 489 . the phone notched just 13 . 85 frames per second to the nexus 4 ' s 55 . 89 in the taiji graphics test . the rs90 balked at some of the more taxing tests , completely crashing and requiring a hard reset during the glbenchmark graphics test . real world performance was also a mixed bag : apps generally launched swiftly , and the rs90 had no problem switching back and forth between multiple running apps . the chrome browser crashed a few times with multimedia heavy sites , and there was the occasional force close during testing . none of these were frequent or replicable enough to be a major cause of concern though .\nandroid 4 . 0 . 4\nice cream sandwich ,\nwhich is now three versions behind the current version of android ( 4 . 3 ) is installed . that means google now , project butter , and other recent android improvements are missing here . you still get access to the more than 800 , 000 apps in google play , most of which should work fine on the rs90 . it ' s also a stock version of android , so there ' s no sign of skins like with samsung or htc devices . there ' s no carrier bloatware , but there are a few removable preloaded apps , which are mostly useful , including kingsoft office and a file explorer app . you also get all the usual android perks , like a fast web browser , excellent email support , and voice - enabled , turn - by - turn gps directions via google maps .\nmultimedia , camera , and conclusions media support is solid . the phone played all of our test audio files and video files without issue . sound quality is good through wired headphones , but the single rear - facing speaker sounds pretty anemic . video played back at resolutions up to 1080p with no audio sync issues .\nthe 5 - megapixel , rear - facing camera is pretty mediocre . there are a number of issues holding it back , but the most egregious are its long shutter delay and poor exposure . it can take nearly a second between pressing the on - screen shutter and capturing a photo , which is entirely too long to be reliable . the rs90 struggled with proper exposure and dynamic range , exhibiting blown highlights and underexposed shadows in virtually every outdoor test shot . indoors , under low light , images looked grainy and a bit soft . video tops out at 480p and looks pretty awful . frame rates hover around 15fps in low light and detail is washed away by excessive image noise . the front - facing 0 . 3 - megapixel camera suffices for the occasional video chat , but not much more .\nwhen compared with your typical carrier options , the verykool rs90 is an underachiever . but this isn ' t your typical carrier phone\u2014few unlocked phones can match this low price . the nexus 4 represents a far better combination of features and performance for the price , but with the nexus 5 on the horizon , it ' s sold out and may not be coming back . the rs90 isn ' t cutting edge in any way , but it does offer freedom from contracts , a reasonable set of features , serviceable performance , and a waterproof design for an incredibly low price .\nbottom line : if you ' re going off - contract and off - road , the verykool rs90 vortex is a rugged , unlocked android phone that won ' t break the bank\u2014just be prepared for slow mobile web speeds .\nbefore joining the consumer electronics team at pcmag , eugene worked at local news station ny1 doing everything from camera work to writing scripts . he grew up in montclair , new jersey and graduated from the university of virginia in 2010 . outside of work eugene enjoys tv , loud music , and making generally healthy and responsible life choices .\nthis newsletter may contain advertising , deals , or affiliate links . subscribing to a newsletter indicates your consent to our terms of use and privacy policy . you may unsubscribe from the newsletters at any time .\n\u00a9 1996 - 2018 ziff davis , llc . pcmag digital group pc , pc magazine and pc urltoken are among the federally registered trademarks of ziff davis , llc and may not be used by third parties without explicit permission .\nwe have sales and support personnel located in miami , florida and various countries throughout latin america . we also have a procurement , quality control , and manufacturing control office located in shenzhen , china , where we have established relationships with independent design houses and original design manufacturers who manufacture our verykool products . we maintain a rigorous in - house quality control system and have dedicated personnel who monitor production and perform inspection and testing before , during and post production to ensure that products meet our quality and performance specifications .\nthe company\u2019s teams are focused on moving forward to execute our strategy as an apple licensed partner to grow our retail footprint under our oneclick brands stores . we are one of a limited number of partners under the apple premium reseller and apple authorized resellers mono - brand programs in latin america and the united states and aims to expand into other countries shortly .\na better retail experience , for the end consumer and for the brands . cooltech is a new generation of retail solutions that includes distribution , retail sales , and marketing all under the same umbrella .\ncooltech\u2019s retail business unit is in charge of the apple stores under the apr program ( apple premier reseller ) , and aar ( apple authorized reseller ) .\ncooltech\u2019s distribution unit is icon networks , responsible for the sales , logistics , and marketing of apple products and multiple consumer electronic brands .\nour marketing team is focused on using the best strategies and tools to make your products sell fast , and most important , generate brand awareness to generate a purchase cycle .\nmr . diaz has served as the chief executive officer of cooltech holding since december 2016 . since september 2016 , mr . diaz has also served as the president of oneclick , and since september 2014 he has served as the chief operating officer / managing partner of icon networks llc . from august 2006 until july 2014 , mr . diaz served as the director of global business development of electro group , and from july 2005 until august 2006 he served as a senior manager of samsung . from october 1996 until july 2005 mr . diaz served as a business development manager of panasonic . mr . diaz studied social communication at pontificia universidad javeriana in colombia .\nmr . rezk has served as the executive vice president of sales and marketing of cooltech since december 2016 . since may 2013 he has also served as the chief executive officer and is the founder of icon networks llc . from january 2011 until may 2013 mr . rezk was the head of enterprise sales for latin america at apple inc . , and from march 2009 until january 2011 he was the senior manager , gtm business development , emerging channels team at cisco system ( \u201ccisco\u201d ) . from august 2005 until march 2009 , mr . rezk was the senior marketing manager , emerging markets channels at cisco . mr . rezk received his bachelor\u2019s degree in economics from university of los andes , bogot\u00e1 and a master in business administration and master of computer information systems from the university of miami .\nmr . defrancesco has served as chairman of the board of cooltech holding since december 2016 . since september 2007 , mr . defrancesco has served as chairman & ceo of delavaco group . mr . defrancesco served as director of kalytera therapeutics ( formerly santa maria petroleum ) from july 2011 to december 2016 . from january 2014 to june 2015 , mr . defrancesco served as chairman and ceo of firm capital american realty partners ( formerly delavaco residential properties corp ) . from august 2013 to july 2016 , mr . defrancesco served as partner and executive director of kahala corp . from october 2009 to december 2010 , mr . defrancesco served as director , president and ceo of p1 energy corp . from january 2010 to december 2010 , mr . defrancesco served as co - founder and chairman of apo energy . mr . defrancesco received his b . a . from the university of western ontario ."]}
{"id": 53722, "summary": [{"text": "resolution copper ( rcm ) is a joint venture owned by rio tinto and bhp billiton formed to develop and operate an underground copper mine near superior , arizona , u.s .", "topic": 23}, {"text": "the project targets a deep-seated porphyry copper deposit located under the now inactive magma mine .", "topic": 38}, {"text": "rio tinto has reported an inferred resource of 1.624 billion tonnes containing 1.47 percent copper and 0.037 percent molybdenum at depths exceeding 1,300 metres ( 0.81 mi ) .", "topic": 24}, {"text": "the proposed mine is one of the largest copper resources in north america .", "topic": 13}, {"text": "following the passage of the 2015 national defense authorization act , many native american and conservation groups fear the copper mine will destroy sacred and environmentally sensitive land . ", "topic": 1}], "title": "resolution copper", "paragraphs": ["on november 18 , resolution copper mining reached a milestone at its resolution copper project in arizona , . . .\nresolution copper is working with regulators and the community to develop one of the world\u2019s largest untapped deposits of copper .\nthis partially desert state is home to rio tinto\u2019s resolution copper project , one of the world\u2019s largest undeveloped copper deposits .\n\u201cback in arizona i\u2019m hearing you\u2019re supporting resolution copper , \u201d nosie recalled saying .\nrcm will use the block caving mining . . . - resolution copper | facebook\nmakes the federal lands available to resolution copper for use for mining and related activities .\nthe international copper study group said worldwide demand for copper had exceeded supply in each of the last five years . resolution copper expects the mine to produce as much as a billion pounds of copper annually , about a quarter of the nation ' s copper requirement .\nresolution copper mining has sunk a 7000 - feet deep shaft mine near superior that it hopes will produce billions of tons of copper .\nthis article was updated april 14 , 2015 , to include the response of resolution copper .\nresolution copper mining ( rcm ) is a limited liability company owned 55 per cent by resolution copper company , a rio tinto plc subsidiary , and 45 per cent by bhp copper , inc . , a bhp - billiton plc subsidiary .\nresolution copper estimates a two - mile wide crater will form at oak flat due to the mining .\nresolution copper\u2019s mike betom looks at the issues that matter most to the local communities surrounding our project .\nresolution copper says a mile - wide copper ore body 7 , 000 feet below the ground outside superior is among the largest and richest in the world .\nexchange of 2 , 422 acres of public land ( known as the oak flat parcel ) with resolution copper mining , llc ( resolution copper ) , in return for 5 , 344 acres elsewhere in arizona .\nthe east field of the resolution copper mine , outside superior , ariz . on april 27 , 2016 .\nthis document summarizes the resolution copper project and land exchange environmental impact statement ( eis ) alternatives development process .\nhow resolution copper is aiding arizona\u2019s farmers in irrigating their crops , and helping preserve the state\u2019s water supply .\ntaplin of resolution copper insisted the company was doing everything possible to limit potential harm caused by the mine .\nresolution ' s work today is limited to land it controls and test drilling for copper outside the withdrawn land .\nit was a thrill to get a chance to check out the outstanding resolution copper mine project in superior , ariz .\nthe resolution copper deposit lies more than a mile beneath the surface and the most viable way to recover the resolution resource is by going underground , using a process called block caving .\nresolution then \u201cbanks\u201d the equivalent groundwater as credits which it can use in future . the net result is that the groundwater used is the same as if resolution copper hadn\u2019t been involved .\nwe\u2019re very confident that resolution copper concentrate will be hitting the market just at the right time as we see copper prices starting to head in the right direction ,\nhe said .\nthe magma copper company along with the resolution copper deposit was acquired by bhp copper , inc . in 1996 . shortly thereafter , bhp closed operations at the magma mine , but exploration of the resolution deposit continued . in 2001 , kennecott exploration , a subsidiary of rio tinto , signed an earn - in agreement with bhp , and initiated a drilling program to further explore the deposit . based on the drilling conducted to date , the resolution copper deposit is one of the largest undeveloped copper deposits in the world with an estimated copper resource of 1 . 7 billion metric tons at an average grade of 1 . 52 percent copper .\nterminates the authorization to undertake such activities in the oak flat withdrawal area when the withdrawal area land is conveyed to resolution copper .\ndocuments pertaining to the proposed land exchange between the federal government and resolution copper mining , llc , are available on this website .\nresolution copper is working with regulators and the community to develop one of the world\u2019s largest untapped deposits of copper . we are currently building the foundation for a modern mine that will set industry standards .\nthrough exploratory drilling , resolution copper mining has pulled 120 core samples \u2014 at a cost of $ 1 . 5 million each \u2014 from the underground ore body , which ranges from 1 . 5 to 3 . 5 percent copper , resolution project director andrew taplin said .\nresolution copper ' s no . 10 shaft in superior , arizona is the deepest single lift mine shaft in the us . . .\nstill , what bothers many here is that resolution copper may be able to mine the land with little regard for the environmental impact .\nthey are among roughly 370 workers employed by resolution copper mining and its contractors , and they are building what could become the largest copper mine in the country . but they have yet to mine anything .\nand she plans to keep it that way by asking visitors to leave whenever they bring up an uncomfortable subject : the resolution copper mine .\n\u201cwe have also heard from many native american employees and contractors that work with resolution copper , who have told us of the desperate need for economic development and jobs in the copper triangle , \u201d he said .\ntony acosta , a former miner whose family has been in the business nearly 60 years , said copper once gave the town stability and a sense of unity . but the resolution copper project has changed all that .\nunder the new federal law , in exchange for the 2 , 400 acres of copper - rich land from tonto national forest , resolution copper will also give taxpayers 5 , 000 acres of environmentally - sensitive land .\nhe said international mining companies can ' t be trusted . proponents mention that the project will lower copper prices , but the copper concentrate pulled from the mine likely would be shipped overseas to be refined into copper .\nthis document includes the appendices for the report that summarizes the resolution copper project and land exchange environmental impact statement ( eis ) alternatives development process .\nrichins said resolution copper supports the coalition ' s big - picture vision , and is\n100 percent\nwilling to support the effort financially .\nwaltz\u2019s discovery drew others to the region , who sought their own fortunes in gold , and silver and copper too . mining boomed , and in 1912 , the magma copper mine started up , supporting the construction of the town of superior , where the resolution copper project is based today .\na controversial land exchange passed as part of a defense - spending bill late last year will allow resolution copper company to begin mining a low - grade body of copper ore located 7 , 000 feet below oak flat .\nresolution copper contracted the nonprofit the nature conservancy to manage one of those parcels of along the san pedro river . resolution copper ' s representative in the arrangement , celeste andersen , told america tonight that it offers vital habitat and water for wildlife and rare birds , making it a conservation priority .\nlocated in arizona , the resolution copper project is one of the largest undeveloped copper resources in the world . it\u2019s set to produce a billion pounds of copper per year over its 40 - year mine life , and will create about 1 , 400 jobs as well as 2 , 300 indirect jobs .\njose lopez walks along a rail track last week in a tunnel 1 , 200 feet below the surface of the east plant at superior\u2019s resolution copper mining .\nthe magma mine ran until 1995 , the same year as the resolution copper deposit was discovered , deep below that historic mine . but before resolution copper could begin sinking an exploratory shaft to assess the deposit , it needed to remove the water that had naturally accumulated in the magma mine since it was abandoned .\nresolution copper mining llc respects both viewpoints regarding whether the site is sacred , spokesman bill tanner said in an email . resolution is jointly owned by u . k . - based rio tinto group and australia - based bhp billiton ltd .\nbut the squeeze hasn ' t affected resolution ' s prospects , taplin said .\nresolution copper\u2019s proposed mining method \u2014 block - cave mining \u2014 will extract a huge amount of rock from underneath oak flat , eventually resulting in a 2 - mile - wide crater as the surface collapses into the underground void , resolution says .\nbefore the water leaves the treatment plant , and when it arrives at its agricultural destination , resolution copper tests it to make sure it meets strict safety standards .\non one side is resolution copper mining , which is owned by the british - australian company rio tinto group and melbourne , australia - based bhp billiton ltd .\nopen pit mining is the way copper mining in the copper triangle and across arizona is typically done . resolution copper would use an underground mining method called block cave mining . this method has been around for decades and has both environmental and safety advantages , making it most suitable and economical for large , deep ore bodies .\ninstructs resolution copper to surrender , without compensation , the rights held by it under mining and other u . s . laws to commercially extract minerals under apache leap .\nat the bottom of resolution copper mine\u2019s shaft no . 10 , pumps push water to a treatment plant on the surface . water at the bottom is 175 degrees .\nwhat should the u . s . forest service analyze as part of its environmental impact statement on the resolution copper mine ? submit your comments by july 18 to :\ndave richins , resolution copper ' s adviser for external affairs , said it was a\nno - brainer\nto work with the coalition to open those areas .\nthe resolution copper mine , outside superior , ariz . , is expected to generate $ 61 billion over its lifetime and create 3 , 700 direct and indirect jobs .\nthe resolution mine will be able to withstand fluctuations in the market , taplin said . plus , as fewer copper mines open , or as more shut down , global copper supply will likely decline , leading to a rise in prices , he said .\nresolution copper is committed to using arizona\u2019s vital water resources wisely , making the most out of every drop through techniques that reduce consumption , recycle wastewater and protect groundwater sources .\nnot all arizona residents are against resolution copper ' s plan . bill vogler , a resident of superior , arizona , is one of the group ' s biggest supporters .\nthe copper triangle has a rich mining legacy , and we\u2019re working to restore the historic magma copper mine\u2019s underground operations while remediating its environmental impacts on the land around superior .\nget the latest information about companies associated with copper investing delivered directly to your inbox .\ntaplin , from resolution , confirmed this . there are just three smelters in the u . s . that could refine the copper , two in arizona that are unlikely to have capacity for more copper , and one owned by rio tinto in utah . the resolution concentrate could either be sent to utah or out of the country , he said .\nearlier in 2017 , cwg hired southwest groundwater consultants to carry out independent , quarterly testing of groundwater quality in areas associated with the proposed resolution copper mine . the first community monitoring event took place at the end of february , with both the consultants and resolution copper splitting the samples from each well and running their own tests for the same constituents .\ntribes in arizona and new mexico have submitted letters to congress and the obama administration objecting to legislation that turned over 2 , 400 acres of the tonto national forest \u2014 including oak flat \u2014 to resolution copper , in exchange for 5 , 300 acres resolution owns .\nunder a new law , resolution copper will swap roughly 7 . 8 square miles of land scattered across arizona for roughly 3 . 8 square miles of tonto national forest , which includes oak flat . the new legislation will open up oak flat for copper mining .\nresolution and the coalition have worked out a licensing agreement that essentially will amount to climbers agreeing to waive liability in exchange for access to resolution land after the swap is complete .\na spokesman for resolution copper , jointly owned by two foreign mining giants , said this week the company would not comment on the land exchange until the senate votes on it .\nthat prospect has won the company plenty of supporters in town . resolution copper currently employs around 300 workers in the state , including john allison , a miner with six children .\nresolution will take copper from a zone where temperatures run 180 degrees fahrenheit . with help from remotely controlled machines , miners will set off explosions to shatter sections of the deposit .\nthe resolution copper mining general plan of operations proposes development of an underground copper mine located near the town of superior , arizona . the project would occur on a mixture of private , state and national forest lands . the resolution copper project would create one of the largest copper mines in the united states , with an estimated surface disturbance of 6 , 951 acres ( approximately 11 square miles ) . it would also be one of the deepest mines in the united states , with mine workings extending 7 , 000 feet beneath the surface .\nas part of the deal , resolution copper will swap roughly 7 . 8 square miles of land scattered across arizona for roughly 3 . 8 square miles of tonto national forest , which includes oak flat . the new legislation will open up oak flat for copper mining .\nprohibits anything in this act from interfering with , limiting , or otherwise impairing the unpatented mining claims or rights currently held by resolution copper on the federal land or in any way changing , diminishing , qualifying , or otherwise impacting resolution copper ' s rights and ability to conduct activities on such land under such claims and u . s . general mining laws .\nsen . john mccain in the # 10 shaft , the deepest mine shaft in the u . s . at 6 , 943 feet , which resolution copper dug on private land .\nthe planned rosemont copper mine just south of tucson isn\u2019t the only mining controversy in arizona .\nthe pressure is building , meanwhile , on kirkpatrick . resolution copper ran a series of ads in local newspapers telling kirkpatrick , \u201cwe\u2019re counting on you to help pass this bill now . \u201d\n( sec . 6 ) directs resolution copper to file annually with the secretary of the interior a report that indicates the quantity of valuable locatable minerals produced in commercial quantities from the federal land . requires resolution copper to make value adjustment payments to the united states based upon locatable minerals produced from such land . requires such secretary to make such reports available to the state of arizona .\nthe record of resolution ' s parent companies wasn ' t exactly stellar coming into this project .\nrequires resolution copper to agree to pay , without compensation , costs that are associated with the land exchange and any environmental review document completed pursuant to this section and agreed to by the secretary .\nthe international mining giant rio tinto got wind of the find and bought the mine . it then partnered with bhp - billiton to set up a subsidiary , which became known as resolution copper .\ndigging for copper . underneath the surface is one of the world\u2019s largest untapped copper deposits \u2014 by some estimates , enough to supply a quarter of america\u2019s annual demand for more than 50 years .\nbut the copper ore lies outside town limits and the company doesn\u2019t need superior\u2019s blessing to proceed .\naccording to usa today , resolution copper \u2014a 55 % - 45 % joint venture between rio tinto and bhp\u2014 is expected to present a step - by - step strategy on how it plans to mine the copper ore , dispose of tailings and other waste , and bring water to the site .\nterminates such withdrawal : ( 1 ) upon the completion of the land exchange , or ( 2 ) if resolution copper notifies the secretary in writing that it has elected to withdraw from such exchange .\nin the meantime , resolution copper says the majority of residents in and around superior are in favor of the project . chavez and the mine ' s opponents say the town is on their side .\nwood , able to speak freely now that he\u2019s retired , says the forest service has a clear rules to permit mining on federal lands , but resolution copper\u2019s new legislation short - circuits that process .\nbased in arizona\u2019s famous copper corridor , the resolution copper mine is currently in its pre - feasibility stage . the plan , to be presented to the u . s . forest service on friday , is only the first step in a lengthy environmental review of the vast mine by the federal government .\ncarly leonida talks community engagement , new technologies and renewable energy with the team at resolution . . .\n\u201cthe resolution copper mine will be the flagship underground mine in the u . s . , \u201d he said . \u201cit\u2019s critical we share the benefits of this project with our local and regional community . \u201d\nresolution copper invests in mine despite obstacles the project has cost $ 1 . 2 billion so far and will take perhaps five times that amount in additional preparation work . check out this story on urltoken urltoken\nclosure costs added another $ 800 million to the world\u2019s number one miner\u2019s most disastrous acquisition to date . rio tinto became the joint venture partner on resolution copper as a result of these write - offs .\nsince 2005 resolution copper has been trying to arrange a land swap deal with the federal government to start mining . so far , eleven versions of a land - exchange bill have been introduced in congress .\nresolution copper mining llc filed a reply in support of its motion for summary judgment on claims asserted in consolidated lawsuits it has intervened in , which were brought by the san carlos apache tribe . . .\nthe state\u2019s economy is in the doldrums , and the copper triangle region in the heart of rep .\nthe measure would see the federal government give resolution copper 2 , 400 acres of the tonto national forest in exchange for 5 , 500 acres of ecologically valuable property across arizona . usually , land exchange bills move through congress swiftly and without much fanfare . but the copper basin jobs act has been an exception .\nbut critics say the move allows the company to privatize the land and make an end run around critical environmental and cultural protections . what\u2019s more resolution copper can\u2019t promise that any of the copper produced by the mine will remain in the united states \u2013 which raises the question : how does this help national defense ?\nbill vogel retired to superior eight years ago . an avid hiker and outdoorsman , he says he joined a working group put together by resolution copper to find out more about the company\u2019s plan in the community . today , he is one of the company\u2019s biggest supporters and the head of the superior copper alliance .\nas opposition to the land - exchange deal that gave control of the apache sacred site of oak flat to resolution copper mining intensifies , a protest march has passed through new york city and arrived in washington .\nresolution copper\u2019s proposed mine will be deep underground , so it won\u2019t have to use the quantities of water needed by open - pit mines to control dust . instead , the main uses for water will be to cool the mine\u2019s interior , where rock temperatures can reach 70\u00b0c , and to process the copper extracted . the concentrator , which will be used to pull copper out of the rock , will use recycled water .\nresolution copper is already making preparations to mine underneath the oak flats campground , expanding its existing shafts for the day it\u2019ll be able to start harvesting the ore that lies about 7 , 000 feet below the surface .\nthe gaping mouth of resolution copper mining\u2019s no . 10 shaft is 28 feet across and opens into a sheer drop of nearly 7 , 000 feet , making it the deepest continuous mine shaft in the united states .\nthere is no doubt that mining changes the landscape . at resolution copper , we\u2019re committed to protecting the land as well as the water and air surrounding it while we operate , and once our work is complete .\nbut oak flat also sits on top of one of the world\u2019s largest deposits of copper ore . resolution copper mining , a subsidiary of british - australian mining conglomerate rio tinto , has sought ownership of the land for a decade , lobbying congress to enact special legislation on its behalf more than a dozen times since 2005 .\nthe area around superior , arizona has a long mining history starting with discovery of copper at the silver queen mine in 1875 , 37 years before arizona became a state and 30 years before the u . s . forest service was founded . the magma mine , located in the town of superior , started production in 1910 and operated until 1996 . in 1972 , magma geologists recognized the potential for a deep copper deposit in an area south of the magma mine and exploration commenced . in 1995 , the magma copper company discovered the resolution copper deposit east of superior and 1 . 2 miles south of the magma mine . the resolution copper deposit is not exposed at the surface , and lies a minimum of 3 , 300 feet below the surface .\nauthorizes the secretary to issue to resolution copper special use permits that allow it to carry out underground activities ( other than the commercial extraction of minerals ) under the surface of apache leap that would not disturb the surface .\nprohibits this section ' s provisions from imposing additional restrictions on mining activities carried out by resolution copper adjacent to , or outside of , the apache leap area beyond those otherwise applicable to mining activities on privately owned land .\nthe resolution copper project , jointly owned by rio tinto and bhp billiton , could finally be moving forward . a bill that would secure key land for the project is set to pass in the us senate next week .\nbut because oak flat\u2019s copper is low - grade ore , resolution insists that block cave mining is the only economically feasible technique . \u201cthat\u2019s the method that\u2019s been selected based on what god put there , \u201d peacey says .\nbills in 2005 and 2006 did not pass due to lack of action , but news broke in late 2006 that renzi was being investigated for corruption . he was accused of blocking the land swap unless resolution purchased a parcel owned by a business associate to include in the swap . he assured resolution officials the deal would pass if his friend ' s land was included . resolution copper refused the deal . but the saga cast suspicion on the project .\nresolution , which in 2004 acquired the shuttered magma mine operation , has so far spent more than $ 1 billion expanding the mine , including build - out of two mine shafts . before it even begins extracting copper , resolution will have spent about $ 8 billion on mine construction , including finishing an existing shaft and adding four more .\n( sec . 5 ) requires resolution copper , upon receipt of title to the federal land , to convey to the secretary and secretary of the interior the non - federal land that was determined to be acceptable to them .\nwater and mining go hand in hand , just like water and farming . for the last decade , resolution copper has worked in partnership with local farmers , to help both sides meet their water needs in this arid state .\noak flat sits 7 , 000 feet above what resolution says is one of the largest copper deposits in the world . the company plans to break ground on the mining operation by mid - 2020 , according to its website .\nsome opponents are concerned about the impact a proposed copper mine would have on superior ' s landmark apache leap .\nspread out over the 1 . 7 billion - ton ore body , it ' s a lot of copper .\nresolution copper co . , a us - based company owned by giants rio tinto ( asx , lon : rio ) and bhp ( asx : bhp ) , is fine tuning details to submit a plan to the federal government this week , which will detail how it would run what it could be north america ' s largest copper mine .\nsecuring ownership of mineral rights is an aspect of the mining process that generally occurs during the prospecting or exploration phases . on national forest lands , this process often involves locating mining claims . however , mining claims cannot be located on national forest lands withdrawn from mineral entry . resolution copper has been pursuing a land exchange to acquire national forest land northeast of the resolution copper deposit for approximately 10 years , because mining claims cannot be located on that land parcel .\nresolution\u2019s safety record has been better than the national industry average , data from the mine safety and health administration show .\nthe appraisal will be conducted by a government appraiser in accordance with federal regulations and nationally recognized appraisal standards . once the appraisal is complete , it will be made public . an additional provision of the ndaa requires resolution copper to make annual payments to the federal government during mine production in the event that the appraisal undervalues the copper resource on exchanged lands .\nin december 2014 , congress passed , and the president approved , the national defense authorization act ( ndaa ) for fiscal year 2015 . section 3003 of the ndaa authorizes a land exchange between resolution copper and the united states . the purpose of section 3003 of the ndaa is to \u201cauthorize , direct , facilitate , and expedite the exchange of land between resolution copper and the united states\u201d . as an agency within the department of agriculture , the forest service will administer the land exchange .\nresolution expects it will take five years to get mine approval , and new shaft construction will take at least five more .\nbefore mining begins , resolution must set aside funds to dismantle infrastructure and reclaim and revegetate the land after the mine closes .\nand resolution has agreed to provide access to popular climbing areas called atlantis and the pond that were going to be inaccessible .\ndiefenderfer hopes resolution will help create new access to climbing areas . the coalition and resolution recently announced that a feasibility study is being done for a trail to apache leap that also would include building a system of mountain - biking and hiking trails .\ndespite the money invested , resolution has a variety of obstacles to overcome that range from\nminor\ndetails like providing cool air to the steamy depths of a shaft to the difficult task of persuading congress to allow access to the copper deposit .\nunder the terms of a deal approved by the u . s . government in december , phoenix - based resolution copper will take control of 2 , 400 copper - rich acres in and around oak flat . in return , the company will transfer about 5 , 300 acres of privately owned parcels of conservation land throughout arizona to the u . s . forest service .\ncopper output from the mine , to begin production in 2021 , is projected to meet 25 % of the internal demand .\nsoutheast arizona land exchange and conservation act of 2013 - ( sec . 4 ) authorizes and directs the secretary of agriculture ( usda ) ( the secretary ) , if resolution copper mining , llc offers to convey specified parcels of non - federal land in gila , yavapi , maricopa , coconino , pinal , and / or santa cruz counties , arizona , that are acceptable to the secretary or the secretary of the interior , to convey certain federal land in pinal county , arizona , to resolution copper .\nthe resolution copper project is in what\u2019s known as the pioneer mining district . the district has been at the heart of arizona\u2019s mining industry since 1863 , when prospector jacob waltz laid claim to gold in a patch of desert 95 kilometres east of phoenix .\nroy chavez , a former mayor of superior , ariz . , and a miner himself , says resolution copper\u2019s method of extraction is harmful to the environment . a company spokesman insists it is eco - friendly . ( anna jeffrey / for the times )\nresolution copper is a subsidiary of british - australian mining giant , rio tinto . after initially declining to speak to america tonight , project manager andrew taplin agreed to an interview after our story was published . he defended the mine as an economic boon .\nafter power generation , agriculture and household use , mining is one of the us economy\u2019s biggest users of water . a critical challenge for resolution copper , therefore , is to balance the needs of a potential future operation which could supply up to 25 per cent of the copper that north america requires , with the demands for water by local communities , agriculture , and other industry .\nin 2013 resolution copper filed a mine plan of operations ( mpo ) with the u . s . forest service . it outlines plans for a proposed mining facility in the area of the former magma copper mine near the town of superior , 65 miles east of phoenix . if approved , the mine will produce copper concentrate through a well - established underground mining method known as \u201cblock cave mining\u201d used at more than 20 mining operations around the world , many of which have been in continuous operation for decades .\nfeatherstone said that resolution is simply spending money on the project in hopes that it will encourage the government to permit the work .\nross and his spokesman did not respond to additional questions seeking examples of problems that occurred between resolution and permit - issuing agencies .\nmuch of that opposition focuses on how resolution copper plans to extract the ore , using a relatively new practice called\nblock cave\nmining . unlike open - pit mining , which extracts ore from above , block - cave mining captures ore from below .\nvicky peacey , resolution\u2019s senior manager of environment , permitting and communities , said the title transfer does not equate to permission to mine .\nresolution ' s parent company rio tinto group says it plans to cut $ 2 billion from its budget over the next two years .\nresolution ' s preferred mine - tailings area is above queen valley , visible from the arizona trail and boyce thompson arboretum state park .\n\u201cit is essential that we have sustainable water management strategies that would support our operations and meet the needs of the community , and that we protect our fresh water resources and the natural habitats they support , \u201d said resolution copper environmental manager , dr . casey mckeon .\nbut as the ore deposits collapse , the ground above subsides . resolution copper has conceded that working the area below oak flat , a rare desert riparian area four miles outside superior , will create a crater more than 2 miles wide and 1 , 000 feet deep .\nuncertainty in copper pricing is the nature of a highly volatile market , said john tilton , a colorado school of mines mining economist .\nthe morenci mine , in southeast arizona , may soon lose its status as one of north america ' s largest producer of copper .\nthe chairman of the nearby san carlos apache tribe , the inter - tribal council of arizona , former miners and environmentalists vehemently oppose the land exchange . they\u2019re up against resolution copper co . , its congressional allies and a town hungry for the jobs the mine would bring .\nthe southeast arizona land exchange and conservation act ( the \u201cact\u201d ) , p . l . 113 - 291 authorizes and directs the secretary of agriculture to enter into a land exchange with resolution copper mining , llc , superior , arizona 85173 , telephone : ( 520 ) 689 - 3456 , ( \u201cresolution\u201d ) on the terms and conditions and according to the procedures set forth in the act ( the \u201cland exchange\u201d ) .\nrio tinto - along with the australian mining company bhp billiton , which owns a 45 percent stake in resolution - says it has spent 16 years and $ 1 . 3 billion on the project , including a decade acquiring acreage in the tonto national forest overlying the copper deposit .\nthe ore body the company seeks to mine is a deep - seated porphyry copper deposit located under the now inactive magma mine . rio has reported an inferred resource of 1 . 624 billion tonnes containing 1 . 47 per cent copper , at depths exceeding 1 , 300 metres .\nthe resolution copper project is a proposed copper mine that can supply the world with the copper it needs to support ongoing technological and environmental innovation . the project will generate sustainable benefits for arizona , creating several thousand direct and indirect jobs and is expected to have an economic value of several billion dollars over the estimated life of the mine . the project team is working with policy makers , regulators , businesses , leaders , native american tribes , environmental advocates and the local community to develop the project safely and in a way that protects the area\u2019s unique environment and cultural heritage .\nit\u2019s been a long time coming , but the resolution copper project , jointly owned by rio tinto ( nyse : rio , asx : rio , lse : rio ) and bhp billiton ( nyse : bhp , asx : bhp , lse : blt ) , could finally be moving forward .\nthe access fund ' s curt shannon talks about recreation uses in the oak flat area near superior , the site of a future copper mine .\na sign showing the depth of a tunnel in resolution copper mining\u2019s no . 10 shaft is attached to pipes that move water at 580 gallons a minute to pumps that send it to a water treatment facility on the surface . the mine is not likely to be operational for another 10 years .\nthe mine ' s opponents hold leverage over the project because , unfortunately for resolution , part of the underground copper deposit lies under a 740 - acre piece of national forest called oak flat that was withdrawn from mining activity in 1955 in part to protect 16 u . s . forest service campsites .\nresolution copper project director andrew lye says that that the integrated water management process it has developed could provide a model for other parts of the world facing similar challenges . \u201cby supplying water from alternative sources , we\u2019re helping preserve the limited water supply in the region , and assisting the local farming community .\nbhp billiton bought magma copper in 1996 for $ 3 . 2 billion . the group\u2019s san manual copper smelter in arizona was considered to be the jewel in the crown , but barely three years later bhp was forced to put it on care and maintenance and then shut it down completely in 2003 .\non the other side is a coalition of environmentalists , native americans and even former miners whose families have worked arizona ' s copper triangle for generations .\ncopper is also vital in today ' s modern world , he said , and it ' s important to recognize the value the mine will create .\nresolution is one of the largest undeveloped copper deposits in the world . resolution will be mined by underground methods at a mining rate of 120kt / d . in 2008 , rio tinto announced that a $ 652 million pre - feasibility report for the project was scheduled for release in 2012 . as at q4 2015 , the pre - feasibility study was in progress . in november 2014 , resolution completed the # 10 shaft to the depth of 6 , 943ft , making it the country ' s deepest shaft . total cost for the project up to date was quoted at us $ 1 billion . . . .\nformer rep . rick renzi ( r - ariz . ) , kirkpatrick\u2019s predecessor in the house , wanted land owned by one of his supporters included in the exchange . resolution copper balked , and the congressman was subsequently indicted , which ended his political career . the legislation , tainted by association , died .\non march 18 , 2016 , the tonto national forest issued a notice of intent to prepare an eis for the resolution copper project and land exchange . two separate but related components will be analyzed in the eis , as well as any necessary amendments to the tonto national forest land and resource management plan :\nthe a - shaped headframe holds the maryanne , or auxiliary basket , that allows people to be lowered into the resolution copper mine outside superior . the basket , which has two decks that hold 12 people each , can lower riders to 6 , 820 feet below ground to a water - pumping station .\nthe resolution mine would also give the region a big economic boost , employing 1 , 400 people and injecting $ 20 billion into public coffers , rio tinto estimates . it could supply the united states with a quarter of its copper , putting this small town at the epicenter of the global metals market .\nif resolution\u2019s copper deposit had been discovered under private land \u2013 and not a national forest \u2013 rio tinto might have been spared the federal review and faced only state regulators . instead , the u . s . forest service is leading the study , which will consider jobs , recreation , public health and wildlife .\nthe project ' s numbers are staggering . the no . 10 shaft is as deep as 14 chase towers , the tallest building in phoenix . resolution plans four more like it . the mine would produce double the amount of copper generated by arizona ' s largest mine today , the morenci mine in greenlee county .\nonce the land is in private ownership , nepa obligations no longer apply . the legislation specifies that the resolution copper will get the land within 60 days of the publication the environmental study , before the full nepa process is completed , limiting the forest service\u2019s ability to modify the company\u2019s mining plans in the public interest .\ncongress recently authorized an exchange of land so the multinational giant rio tinto can proceed with its resolution copper mine project in eastern arizona . the land to be conveyed to the company was taken from the apache people more than a century ago , but apache today continue to claim strong cultural and religious ties to the land .\nthe 2 , 400 - acre land parcel near superior , ariz . , sits atop a massive copper deposit . foreign mining company resolution copper mining wants to establish a mine there . but the parcel also contains the oak flat campground , an area dotted with petroglyphs and historic and prehistoric sites , conservationists say . centuries - old oak trees , manzanita shrubs and other vegetation dominate the rocky landscape . the site is surrounded by canyons where streams flow and natural pools form in the rainy season .\nin 2013 , resolution copper submitted the proposed plan of operations for baseline hydrological and geotechnical data gathering activities . the purpose of this proposal is to collect hydrological , geochemical , and geotechnical data at the location of a potential tailings storage site . tailings are finely ground rock fragments that remain after the copper minerals have been removed from the rock by a process called flotation . the hydrological , geochemical , and geotechnical data will be used to support detailed design of the facility and associated environmental analyses .\nin the meantime , the company is spending $ 50 million to reclaim the old magma mine site , which extends from north of downtown superior over apache leap . \u201cdoing the reclamation was a way for us to demonstrate to the community that we would take care of the environment , \u201d said david salisbury , resolution copper\u2019s chief executive .\nupdate july 28 , 2015 : the apache might be able to save some sacred land from becoming a mine site . in june , rep . ra\u00fal grijalva , d - ariz . , introduced the save oak flat act , which would strip the earlier land deal approved by congress from the national defense authorization act and stop resolution copper from completing the massive new copper mine . a week later , the national trust for historical preservation named oak flat to its annual list of most endangered historic places .\ngo 7 , 000 feet underground with us and get a first - hand look at our work to safely develop one of the largest copper deposits in the world .\nhe envisions a transformation similar to what moab , utah , a one - time uranium - mining area , experienced when mountain bikers discovered it . he said resolution has agreed to a financial\nsettlement\nwith the coalition that will be paid once the environmental review is complete and title to the land is officially turned over to resolution .\nsuperior , arizona , july 13 ( reuters ) - rio tinto\u2019s proposed resolution copper mine in arizona would tunnel 7 , 000 feet underground , where rocks radiate heat from the earth\u2019s molten core . it would suck up enough water to supply a city and leave a crater a mile and a half wide and 1 , 000 feet deep .\nthe massive project - which would be among the world\u2019s largest copper mines - underscores the dangers of weakening america\u2019s rigorous permitting process at a time mining endeavors are becoming increasingly complex and environmentally risky . and ross\u2019s citation of resolution as a poster child for suffocating regulation reflects how far the trump administration is willing to go to advance economic growth .\n\u201cwe\u2019ve got a great story , \u201d resolution project director andrew taplin said . \u201cwe\u2019re going to generate a lot of economic benefits and we want to tell our story . \u201d\n\u201cwith that said , i am profoundly disappointed with the resolution copper provision , which has no regard for lands considered sacred by nearby indian tribes . the provision short circuits the long - standing and fundamental practice of pursuing meaningful government - to - government consultation with the 566 federally recognized tribes with whom we have a unique legal and trust responsibility .\nits mining operation has a below - average rate of health and safety violations per inspection day \u2014 one measure the mining administration uses to gauge an operation\u2019s safety . the national average for underground metal and non - metal mines over the past 15 months is 0 . 66 violations per inspection day , while resolution copper\u2019s rate is 0 . 36 .\nbut just up the road , resolution copper has already completed work on a new exploratory shaft . reaching a depth of 7 , 000 feet , it is the deepest shaft in north america . according to the company ' s website , it will be used to gather information on the ore beneath , anticipating when the land will be theirs .\nwhile the company supports permitting deadlines , at least one rio tinto official acknowledges that it would be hard to address the issues raised by the resolution mine in less than years .\nit will also produce more than 1 . 3 billion tons of mud - like waste tailings \u2014 basically dirt , often toxic , left over after the copper has been extracted .\nfor seven years , in fact , mccain had been trying to pass some version of the southeast arizona land exchange and conservation act , which would swap 2 , 422 acres of the tonto national forest to the resolution copper mining company in exchange for a patchwork of privately owned conservation lands . but despite his best efforts , mccain\u2019s 2012 attempt failed , too .\ninstructs resolution copper to submit a proposed mine plan of operations before starting production in commercial quantities of any valuable mineral from the federal land conveyed under this act , with the exception of any production from exploration and mine development shafts , adits , and tunnels needed to determine the feasibility and pilot plant testing of production or to access the ore body and tailing deposition areas .\npeacey said post - mining reclamation is a priority for resolution , which has already spent $ 30 million cleaning up the mess left after superior\u2019s magma mine closed in the mid - 1990s .\nthe project has cost $ 1 . 2 billion so far and will take perhaps five times that amount in additional preparation work before a single ounce of copper is retrieved from the depths .\nchavez ' s family has been mining in arizona for nearly 100 years , and he spent much of his life below ground , digging out copper from the ore bodies that ring superior .\na federal government review of the project has drawn about 130 , 000 comments from concerned constituents - more than 10 times the number who gave input on the smaller rosemont copper mine nearby .\none of the most controversial components of resolution copper\u2019s project centers on how the company plans to extract the copper . eschewing a more traditional method of mining as too expensive , the company announced it will use a cheaper method called block cave mining , which will result in a crater two miles wide and up to 1 , 000 feet deep , destroying the surface of the land . block cave mining will also generate nearly a cubic mile of mine waste , which the company proposes to leave on a parcel of forest service land , just outside the town of superior .\nbut featherstone believes resolution might do just that if grijalva\u2019s bill passes . \u201cthat\u2019s a lot of money to you and me , but not to them . their corporate culture is all about maximizing profits . \u201d if resolution doesn\u2019t get what it wants , it could simply take a billion - dollar tax loss , says featherstone . \u201cit\u2019s just not that big of a deal to them . \u201d\n- according to resolution , the mining operation would create about 3 , 700 jobs during peak construction and about 1 , 200 mining jobs during the project ' s 40 - year life span .\nremediation of the historic magma mine tailings is essential to reducing our overall environmental impact . to date , resolution copper has dedicated more than $ 40 million to clean up a 130 - acre site that once housed a copper concentrator and smelter . from now through 2020 , we will spend approximately $ 40 million more to complete reclamation work . we continually seek to enhance our reclamation processes by integrating site remediation plans into life cycle planning for the project . our focus leads us toward innovative ways to ensure that the land we use is available for environmental and societal benefits in future .\nnotice of exchange proposal land - for - land exchange legal notice - december 2017 notice is hereby given that the forest service ( fs ) , united states department of agriculture , and bureau of land management ( blm ) , united states department of interior are evaluating the exchange of land with resolution copper mining llc ( resolution ) , as directed by the southeast arizona land exchange and conservation act , p . l . 113 - 291 , section 3003 ( act ) . the federal lands under the jurisdiction of the fs that are being considered for exchange are described in the notice .\ntaplin said the land exchange\ndoes not circumvent the nepa process .\nresolution officials suggested that if the land swap was approved , the mine plan filed with the forest service could be amended ."]}
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", "topic": 18}], "title": "alvin ailey american dance theater", "paragraphs": ["alvin ailey was an american choreographer and activist who founded the alvin ailey american dance theater in new york in 1958 .\nalvin ailey american dance theater - the john f . kennedy center for the performing arts\nnews about alvin ailey american dance theater , including commentary and archival articles published in the new york times .\nnbc 6 reporter michael spears explains a liberty city native ' s journey with the alvin ailey american dance theater .\nthe alvin ailey american dance theater is performing at the paramount theater for this weekend only ( april 11 - 13 ) . get tickets here .\n\u2022 a variety of products have been inspired by alvin ailey and his dance company , including stamps , greeting cards , and an alvin ailey american dance theater barbie doll .\ngalas last week included : unicef , phoenix house , the alvin ailey american dance theater and the native son awards .\nyannick lebrun of alvin ailey american dance theater dances part of \u201csinner man , \u201d a powerful , propulsive segment of ailey\u2019s \u201crevelations . \u201d\nthe cause was ovarian cancer , according to the alvin ailey american dance theater , of which the ailey school is the official training academy .\ngalas were held last week for unicef , phoenix house , the alvin ailey american dance theater and the native son awards .\nbenefits were held last week for unicef , coalition for the homeless , the alvin ailey american dance theater and teens for food justice .\nsources : judith jamison , dancing spirit ( new york : doubleday . 1993 ) ; alvin ailey american dance theater webpage : urltoken .\nour dance critic reflects on the current alvin american dance theater season . performances of mr . brown\u2019s dances proved that he was the real star .\non march 30 , alvin ailey and a group of young , black modern dancers perform for the first time as members of alvin ailey american dance theater at new york\u2019s 92nd street ym - ywha .\n1969 : mr . ailey launches his school , alvin ailey american dance center ( aaadc ) , with 125 students in brooklyn .\ntoday , the company resides at its very own theater , the ailey citigroup theater , which broke ground in manhattan in 2001 . the ailey foundation now includes alvin ailey american dance theater , ailey ii , the ailey school , and the ailey extension , which offers dance and fitness classes to the general public . judith jamison appointed current artistic director robert battle in 2011 .\nfounded in 1958 by dancer , choreographer and visionary alvin ailey , the company brings african american cultural expression and the american modern dance tradition to the world .\nmy niece alexis catherine have been enjoying alvin ailey dance theater for many years together . it ' s been a bonding experience\nalvin ailey american dance theater performs \u201clift , \u201d a piece choreographed by aszure barton . it premiered at new york city center in december 2013 . photo by paul kolnik .\ngain insight into the evening ' s program at an in - depth conversation with toni pierce - sands and uri sands , founders and artistic directors of tu dance and michael mcbride from alvin ailey american dance theater .\nthe legendary alvin ailey american dance theater make their highly anticipated return with three exhilarating programmes of dance . celebrating nearly 60 years of unparalleled artistry , ailey ' s trademark technical brilliance and passionate energy bring audiences everywhere to their feet every night .\nall performances of revelations are permanently endowed by a generous gift from donald l . jonas in celebration of the birthday of his wife barbara and her deep commitment to alvin ailey american dance theater .\nfocus on south florida host rudabeh shahbazi sits down for an extended one - on - one interview with robert battle . the liberty city native is the creative director of the alvin ailey american dance theater .\n\u201c [ alvin ailey ] had a big heart and a tremendous love of the dance . his work made an important contribution to american culture . \u201d\nalvin ailey american dance theater is chosen to go on an extensive tour to the far east , southeast asia and australia as part of president john f . kennedy\u2019s progressive \u201cpresident\u2019s special international program for cultural presentations . \u201d\nborn in texas in 1931 , alvin ailey was a choreographer who founded the alvin ailey american dance theater in 1958 . it was a hugely popular , multi - racial modern dance ensemble that popularized modern dance around the world thanks to extensive world tours . his most famous dance is revelations , a celebratory study of religious spirit . ailey received the kennedy center honors in 1988 . a year later , on december 1 , 1989 , ailey died of aids in new york city .\nit takes true strength , technique and boundless creativity for a dance form to withstand the test of time \u2013 in other words , all the qualities that have driven alvin ailey american dance theater ( aaadt ) from the 1950\u2019s into the 21st century without missing so much as a beat .\nrobert battle became artistic director of alvin ailey american dance theater in july 2011 after being personally selected by judith jamison , making him only the third person to head the company since it was founded in 1958 . mr . battle has a long - standing association with the ailey organization .\n1974 : mr . ailey launches the alvin ailey repertory ensemble ( later re - named ailey ii ) as a bridge between the school and the professional dance world . he appoints ailey dancer sylvia waters to run the company .\ndespite his untimely death , ailey continues to be an important figure in the arts through the ballets he created and the organizations he founded . the dancers with the alvin ailey american dance theater have performed for more than 20 million people around the world and countless others have seen their work through numerous television broadcasts .\nusing african - american spirituals , song - sermons , gospel songs and holy blues , alvin ailey\u2019s revelations fervently explores the places of deepest grief and holiest joy in the soul .\nnew york \u2013 may 17 , 2018 \u2013 artistic director robert battle has announced exciting highlights to alvin ailey american dance theater\u2019s lincoln center season at the david h . koch theater june 13 \u2013 17 . in addition to three diverse programs \u2013 celebrate women , with a world premiere by jessica lang , ailey , then & now , and musical icons \u2013 the engagement also includes the ailey spirit gala benefit ; three new company dancers ; and a series of activities for all as ailey enters its sixth decade .\ni take it almost like a mission ,\nyannick lebrun of alvin ailey american dance theater said of performing\nsinner man\nfrom\nrevelations ,\nailey ' s 1960 masterpiece set to african - american spirituals .\n' sinner man ' is a very powerful , propulsive section of ' revelations ' that shows who we are as ailey men , but it definitely also has a deeper story : you ' re running for your life .\nthe alvin ailey american dance theater is brought to town every three years by stg presents and , in addition to their scheduled performances , they do a series of educational outreach events like the lecture and demonstration i was lucky to see this morning . alvin ailey himself was on the forefront of arts education , so this dedication to children and different educational programs is perfectly in line with the values of the company .\nloretta abbott and alvin ailey perform in \u201crevelations . \u201d the timeless piece is included in the ailey repertoire to this day . photo by nicola cernovitch .\namerican dancer and choreographer agnes demille further developed the narrative aspect of dance in her choreography of musical plays and ballets .\nalvin ailey dancers prepare for the new york premiere of the final installment of kyle abraham\u2019s \u201cuntitled america , \u201d a trilogy about the effect the prison system has on african - american families .\nthe dance world mourned the passing of one of its great pioneers . alvin ailey\nhad a big heart and a tremendous love of the dance ,\ndancer mikhail baryshnikov told the new york times , adding ,\nhis work made an important contribution to american culture .\nin 1974 , ailey used the music of duke ellington as the backdrop for night creature . he also expanded his dance company by establishing the alvin ailey repertory ensemble that same year . during his long career , ailey choreographed close to 80 ballets .\nailey achieved his greatest fame with his own dance company , which he founded in 1958 . that same year , he debuted blues suite , a piece that drew from his southern roots . another of his major early works was revelations , which drew inspiration from the african american music of his youth . the blues , spirituals and gospel songs all informed this dance piece . according to the alvin ailey american dance theater website , revelations came from ailey & apos ; s\n& apos ; blood memories & apos ; of his childhood in rural texas and the baptist church .\ndie legend\u00e4re tanzcompany alvin ailey american dance theater gastiert im sommer 2017 in ausgew\u00e4hlten st\u00e4dten im deutschsprachigen raum . programm 2 - inklusive aileys meisterwerk revelations - wird an folgenden gastspielorten zu sehen sein : 08 . 08 . 2017 - 13 . 08 . 2017 : k\u00f6ln , philharmonie - im rahmen des 30 . k\u00f6lner sommerfestivals 22 . 08 . 2017 - 27 . 08 . 2017 : m\u00fcnchen , deutsches theater weitere informationen und tickets unter : urltoken\nin honor of black history month , we spoke with alvin ailey stars constance stamatiou and jamar roberts on what it means to be performers of color in the dance world . hear about their upbringing , obstacles they ' ve faced in the industry , and what being part of a renowned african american dance company means to them . all performed over a riveting rendition of\nfix me jesus\nfrom alvin ailey ' s revelations .\nthe ailey school offers world - class , diversified dance training for students ages 3 to 25 .\nalvin ailey dance foundation ' s mission is to further the pioneering vision of the choreographer , dancer , and cultural leader alvin ailey by building an extended cultural community which provides dance performances , training and education , and community programs for all people . this performing arts community plays a crucial social role , using the beauty and humanity of the african - american heritage and other cultures to unite people of all races , ages and backgrounds .\ni pride myself on having all the gadgets ,\nsays robert battle , artistic director of alvin ailey american dance theater . at his house in connecticut , they sit like sentinels against the backsplash on the large open kitchen ' s counters . outside on his deck , a state - of - the - art grill stands beside a spiffy electric pellet smoker .\ncoming from the caribbean island of trinidad and having only learnt the history between alvin ailey and ms . carmen d lavalade and me being schooled in dance in the ' 70 ' s by a past student of mr . ailey ,\nmexican - born dancer and choreographer jos\u00e9 lim\u00f3n is recognized as an important figure in the american modern dance movement of the 1930s - 1960s .\ntheir version of the oscar wilde classic is a happy reminder of how good good theater can be .\nthe new york philharmonic travels to the boroughs , kendrick lamar headlines a hip - hop festival and alvin ailey returns to lincoln center .\na frequent choreographer and artist in residence at ailey since 1999 , he has set many of his works on alvin ailey american dance theater and ailey ii , and at the ailey school . the company\u2019s current repertory includes his ballets ella , in / side , mass , no longer silent , and the hunt . in addition to expanding the ailey repertory with works by artists as diverse as kyle abraham , mauro bigonzetti , ronald k . brown , rennie harris , and paul taylor , mr . battle has also instituted the new directions choreography lab to help develop the next generation of choreographers .\ni love the alvin ailey america dance company . . since a little girl it was my dream to dance with them . . but life happens . however , my cousin is blessed to be part of the company today . . tears of happi\nthe epidemic didn\u2019t just deprive us of millions of lives \u2014 it deprived us of decades of potential masterpieces of fashion , art , design , theater and dance .\nin the 1960s , ailey took his company on the road . the u . s . state department sponsored his tour , which helped create his international reputation . he stopped performing in the mid - 1960s , but he continued to choreograph numerous masterpieces . ailey & apos ; s masakela language , which probed the experience being black in south africa , premiered in 1969 . he also formed the alvin ailey american dance center\u2014now called the ailey school\u2014that same year .\nthe company travels on what alvin ailey calls \u201cthe station wagon tours\u201d in a vehicle driven by a longtime friend of the company , mickey board .\nfeatures an excerpt from night creature , alvin ailey ' s bubbly champagne cocktail of a dance . concluding the matinee is ailey ' s legendary revelations - the most seen modern dance work in the world . the piece will include a narration from one of the company ' s dancers to provide an expanded background about the work .\n\u2022 born in rural texas , alvin ailey\u2019s desire to dance didn\u2019t truly come to life until after his relocation to los angeles , california , where he saw ballet russe de monte carlo and the katherine dunham dance company for the first time . he was 12 years old when he moved .\nothers among the latest beneficiaries are agudath israel , a jewish group that runs various social programs ; the classical theater of harlem ; the crown heights youth collective ; the louis armstrong house , a museum in queens ; and the puerto rican traveling theater .\nafro flow yoga , a class at the ailey school , blends west african dance , vinyasa yoga and live drumming and singing .\nmelanie person , co - director of the ailey school and director of the ailey / fordham b . f . a . program\n\u2022 aaadt became new york city center\u2019s first resident modern dance company in 1972 . it continues to be the center\u2019s principal dance company .\nevery american owes it to him or herself to see the ailey [ company ] perform revelations . it is an american phenomenon . i\u2019ve probably seen it countless times and every time it\u2019s magical and spiritual and hopeful - everything that we want ourselves to be and hope that our country will be .\naaadt\u2019s success truly took off in 1960 with the debut of ailey\u2019s timeless piece , \u201crevelations . \u201d its mix of spiritual and gospel music was one of the first majorly successful tries a dance company had ever made to perform to sacred african american music .\npercy sutton was a freedom rider , civil rights activist and prominent african - american lawyer best known for representing malcolm x .\nmany have gone on to careers with the martha graham dance company , the mark morris dance group , ballet national de espa\u00f1a and the ailey company itself , among other troupes . ( nearly 90 percent of its current dancers were trained at the ailey school , according to the company . )\nthe world premiere of home took place at new york city center on december 1 , 2011 - - world aids day and a date that holds great significance to the ailey organization , as it is the day that founder alvin ailey died from the disease in 1989 .\nsign up for the dance / usa bulletin and receive news from dance / usa about jobs , auditions , funding opportunities & professional developmen . . . read more\nwith the headline : denise jefferson , 65 , director of the ailey school .\n2012 : sylvia waters retires as artistic director of ailey ii after 38 years , and her longtime associate director troy powell is appointed artistic director of ailey ii .\ncharles addams was an american cartoonist whose work was frequently featured in the new yorker . his most famous creation was the humorously macabre addams family .\nin los angeles , ailey proved to be a gifted student in many ways . he excelled at languages and athletics . after seeing the ballet russe de monte carlo perform , ailey was inspired to pursue dancing . he began studying modern dance with lester horton in 1949 . he joined horton & apos ; s dance company the following year .\n2017 : the ailey school continues to expand with the opening of the elaine wynn and family education wing . with this addition , the building now encompasses 87 , 000 square feet with 16 rehearsal studios , two classrooms , a 275 - seat theater , physical therapy facilities , a library , a costume shop , administrative offices , and more \u2013 making the school ' s home , the joan weill center for dance , the largest building dedicated to dance in new york city , the world capital of dance .\nalvin ailey wrote : \u201cit\u2019s interesting how my personal relationships affect my creativity . it seems as though nearly all of my dances have some basis in an event or a feeling i\u2019ve had that i can usually trace . \u201d\ni ' ve seen this show almost every birthday since i was 15 years old . i used to be an inspiring ailey dancer in my youth ! ! i still dance \ufffd in my home and dance will always be in my heart \ufffd this show i\nsometimes taking a stand means taking a seat to see something that represents the best o humanity .\n- ailey artistic director robert battle ballets featured in the video in order of appearance : ' revelations ' by alvin ailey ' r - evolution , dream . ' by hope boykin ' untitled america ' by kyle abraham ' ella ' by robert battle ' walking mad ' by johan inger ' after the rain pas de deux ' by christopher wheeldon ' exodus ' by rennie harris ' revelations ' by alvin ailey show less\nscan this list of unique facts and test your ailey knowledge from past to present .\nnichelle is the owner and editor of dance advantage . struck by the potential the internet held for creating community among dancers online , she founded dance advantage in 2008 to share information , tips , and advice about dance and dance training . each month , the site reaches thousands of new and returning readers from all over the world . thank you for reading !\ni saw aa ' s show last night in portland , or . thee best dance performanc\nborn on january 5 , 1931 , in rogers , texas , alvin ailey became one of the leading figures in 20th century modern dance . his mother was only a teenager when he was born and his father left the family early on . he grew up poor in the small texas town of navasota . ailey later drew inspiration from the black church services he attended as well as the music he heard at the local dance hall . at the age of 12 , he left texas for los angeles .\nfounded in 1974 , the company embodies mr . ailey ' s pioneering mission to establish an extended cultural community that provides dance performances , training , and community programs for all people .\noriginally created as a solo , this high - energy comical dance was reinvented as a duet by the ailey company for its december 2016 opening night gala benefit , \u201can evening of ailey and jazz\n\u2013 in anticipation of the legendary singer ella fitzgerald\u2019s centennial in april 2017 .\nthe ailey school / fordham university bfa program welcomes its first class of freshmen . this p\none of the leading opera companies in the united states , wno focuses on bold productions of classic operas , fascinating contemporary perspectives , and the best in american artistry .\nalvin ailey\u2019s memoria is a deeply personal work and one of his most affecting . mr . ailey said that nearly all of his dances had some basis in a relationship , feeling or event that he experienced . in the case of memoria , choreographed in 1979 , his motivation was the death of his dear friend and colleague , joyce trisler .\n\u201crevelations\u201d and other original ailey works continue to be danced at their performances , as well as pieces by established choreographers of the past and present . in 2008 , aaadt was even declared as \u201ca vital american cultural ambassador to the world\u201d in a us congressional resolution .\nthe picture of dorian gray at book - it is a must - see their version of the oscar wilde classic is a happy reminder of how good good theater can be . by christopher frizzelle\ndenise jefferson , left , with jill biden at a rehearsal of ailey school dancers in 2009 .\nat dance / usa ' s 2018 conference roberta uno cut to core issues affecting the dance world connecting cause and effect of political and cultural crises . read haley kostas ' s report . & nbsp ;\ni was blown away by the depth of the conversations \u2026 . they go beyond dance and into the larger world .\nread more comments on dance / usa ' s 2018 conference . & nbsp ;\naaadt has faced its own share of difficulties throughout the years , including financial hardships in 1970 that threatened to fold the company , as well as the untimely death of its creator in 1989 . however , with the creation of the dance theater foundation , inc . to assist with financial needs and the appointment of judith jamison as artistic director following ailey\u2019s death , the company continued to push on to modern day .\nthe differences between the ailey dancers is of greater consequence than the difference between the works they\u2019re dancing .\nin 1954 , ailey made his broadway debut in truman capote & apos ; s short - lived musical house of flowers . the following year , he also appeared in the carefree tree . ailey served as the lead dancer in another broadway musical , jamaica , starring lena horne and ricardo montalban in 1957 . while in new york , ailey also had a chance to study dance with martha graham and acting with stella adler .\nelizabeth is a dance minor and journalism major at southern illinois university \u2013 edwardsville . a dance student since the age of six , she has danced in the studio and on dance team , as well as at radio city music hall as part of the rockette summer intensive . she currently teaches at a studio in her college town .\nfeatures aszure barton ' s exhilarating new work lift , created over a developmental process with the entire company . this is followed by robert battle ' s awakening , a dance that expertly balances chaos and resolution , dissonance and harmony . next , audiences will experience cry : alvin ailey ' s signature solo , originally choreographed as a birthday present for his mother . concluding the programme is the legendary revelations .\nin 1988 , alvin ailey was honored by the kennedy center for his contributions to the arts . this prestigious accolade came near the end of his life . ailey died at the age of 58 on december 1 , 1989 , at lenox hill hospital in new york city . at the time , the new york times reported that he had suffered from\nterminal blood dyscrasia , a rare disorder that affects the bone marrow and red blood cells .\nit was later revealed that ailey had died of aids .\ndenise jefferson , an internationally known dance educator who as the longtime director of the ailey school oversaw the training of generations of world - class performers , died on saturday in manhattan . she was 65 and a manhattan resident .\nbefore long , however , she discovered the world of modern dance . after receiving a bachelor\u2019s degree in french from wheaton college in norton , mass . , and a master\u2019s in french from new york university , ms . jefferson received a scholarship to the martha graham center of contemporary dance . she began her professional career with the pearl lang dance company .\nmr . brown talks about coming back to the dance company after years of performing with lar lubovitch and jessica lang .\ndance fads come and go as quickly as you can change costumes backstage or as often as your daughter needs new dance shoes . from the charleston to gangnam style and every dance floor craze in between , the spotlighted choreography or dancer of the moment can change as fast as you can say , \u201ca - 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 ! \u201d\nrogram is considered to be the first association of its kind between a dance organization and a traditional liberal arts college .\na member of the ailey school faculty since 1974 , ms . jefferson was its director from 1984 until her death .\nmartha graham is considered by many to be the 20th century ' s most important dancer and the mother of modern dance .\ni recently had the pleasure of seeing this world - renowned modern dance company in person . my jaw dropped when one dancer did the highest , most beautiful developp\u00e9 \u2013 then proceeded to hold her leg there as she continued into a promenade . after every section , the crowd erupted with whistling and cheering that was louder than any applause i\u2019d ever heard at that theater .\nfeatures ronald k . brown ' s open door , set to recordings by arturo o ' farrill & the afro latin jazz orchestra , and paul taylor ' s piazzolla caldera : a sensual expos\u00e9 of tango as reinterpreted and reimagined with modern dance . concluding the evening is ailey ' s legendary revelations - more than just a popular dance work , it has become a cultural treasure .\n1970 : aaadc moves to a new location in manhattan , under the co - direction of mr . ailey and pearl lang .\nthe company\u2019s first performance in 1958 took place at the 92nd street y , which was an established dance venue in new york city . ailey referred to their early tours as \u201cstation wagon tours . \u201d mickey bord , a friend of the company , transported the dancers .\nailey said that one of america\u2019s richest treasures was the african - american cultural heritage \u2014\u201csometimes sorrowful , sometimes jubilant , but always hopeful . \u201d this enduring classic is a tribute to that tradition , born out of the choreographer\u2019s \u201cblood memories\u201d of his childhood in rural texas and the baptist church . but since its premiere in 1960 , the ballet has been performed continuously around the globe , transcending barriers of faith and nationality , and appealing to universal emotions , making it the most widely - seen modern dance work in the world .\ntwo 1980s dances return to the ailey repertory : \u201cshelter , \u201d a potent statement about homelessness , and the rambunctious \u201cstack - up . \u201d\nthe dancer jamar roberts\u2019s work \u201cmembers don\u2019t get weary\u201d will have its premiere as part of ailey\u2019s city center season , starting nov . 29 .\nis ailey\u2019s tribute to black women everywhere \u2013 their joys , their sorrows , their hardships , their strength . the work\u2026 never pales . \u201d\nms . jefferson\u2019s marriage to john roy harper ii ended in divorce . she is survived by her mother , irma jefferson ; her sister , margo jefferson , a former book and theater critic for the new york times ; and a daughter , francesca harper , a dancer , choreographer and singer .\nhe dedicated the ballet \u201cto the joy\u2026the beauty\u2026the creativity\u2026and the wild spirit of my friend\u201d and set it to the sublime music of jazz pianist keith jarrett . it \u201chas the beating heart that made the man and his company american treasures , \u201d praised the new york times .\nbrowse research , case studies , articles , webinars and more from the wallace foundation and dance / usa for insights and information on building audiences for the arts .\njobs , auditions , funding opportunities . . . we ' ve got them ! sign up for the dance / usa bulletin to get a monthly listin read more\nwhat they do and how they interpret life thru dance is superb . . i really can\u2019t put into words how much i love them but they truly inspire me\ud83d\ude4f\ud83c\udffe\njawole willa jo zollar\u2019s \u201cshelter , \u201d about homelessness , may be the work in this ailey season that speaks most strongly to the anxieties of the moment .\nnow more than ever , the world needs the power of dance to bring people together and connect us all by our common humanity . for its annual kennedy center engagement , the beloved company will continue to push the art form into fascinating new territory , with multiple programs as unique and phenomenal as the ailey dancers themselves .\nwith judith jamison , the company\u2019s artistic director , and sylvia waters , the artistic director of ailey ii , its junior ensemble , ms . jefferson was one of the triumvirate charged with continuing the work of mr . ailey , the dancer and choreographer who founded the company in 1958 and ran it until his death in 1989 .\nhey dancemakers , catch up on what happened at the dance / usa annual conference last month ! browse photos , watch videos , read reports from . . . read more\nthe company\u2019s season opened with a new work that fizzled out . but it also featured a dance that , 30 years after its premiere , is still eye - opening .\nmr . battle is ready to bring the timelessness of art and expression to the forefront with this performance , which is a mixture of classical form infused with modern dance and jazz . the work is a history lesson of dance , and of the different styles mr . ailey pioneered and revered . when i asked mr . battle about the importance of seeing this work in a culture that dares to posit itself as post - racial , he explained that the work is timeless , and always important . \u201cnothing in me says this work is dated . ailey reflects our country ; we\u2019re not as post - racial as everyone loves to think , and we comment on that negative history , too . but dance is such a powerful expression of the human spirit . you see it everywhere , and there\u2019s something galvanizing about physical expression that stays fresh because of the newness of the dancers . \u201d\nnd having the sensation of mentally tapping my dancing feet . and viewed in awe the works of mr . ailey that resonate and held its relevance to today ' s landscape .\nplease enter your email address to stay informed about the latest ailey happenings and special offers . you will receive our monthly newsletter in addition to any of the selections you make below .\nclosing out the show is ailey\u2019s signature masterpiece , revelations , hailed as \u201cone of the great works of the human spirit . \u201d debuting in 1960 , revelations is inspired by ailey\u2019s childhood and explores the grief and joy of the natural human condition . with consistent grace , spiritual elation , and elegance , revelations has been seen by more people worldwide than any other existing modern work .\nunder ms . jefferson\u2019s stewardship , the school , which mr . ailey established in 1969 with 125 pupils , grew to comprise a student body of more than 3 , 500 dancers from around the world and a faculty of 75 . at the school , located with the company on west 55th street , students can study a wide range of dance styles , from modern to jazz to classical ballet .\nthese dancers are evocative , and the effect is mesmerizing . i realized i had tears in my eyes halfway through the snippet of revelations , not because it was sad , but because i was looking at hundreds of kids who were gaping at the dancers , not quite understanding the subtext but fully grasping the magnitude of this powerful piece . dance is a shared experience . \u201cin this day and age of technology , \u201d mr . battle says , \u201ci think we have to be reminded of that time we spend together in a theater having this universal experience together . there\u2019s no replacement for that . \u201d\n\u2022 the only time \u201crevelations\u201d has been performed by anyone other than aaadt or ailey ii was in mexico city , when ballet folklorico performed the piece in the opening ceremonies at the 1968 summer olympics .\ndance / usa presented seven webinars on community and audience engagement featuring eda round 4 grantees sharing the details from their projects . now all webinar recordings and whiteboards ( featuring comments and resources ) are available online .\nms . jefferson was also known for helping create an unusual degree program , run jointly by the ailey school and fordham university , in which dancers can earn a bachelor of fine arts at the university\u2019s lincoln center campus .\n\u2022 in addition to the company\u2019s countless stage performances around the world , aaadt has performed in a wide variety of television programs , including sesame street , the ellen degeneres show , the oprah winfrey show , dancing with the stars , and so you think you can dance .\nbegun by ms . jefferson and edward j . bristow , then a fordham dean , the program , which admitted its first students in 1998 , is believed be the first association of its kind between a dance organization and a traditional liberal arts college . ms . jefferson directed the program until her death .\nmr . battle was honored as one of the \u201cmasters of african - american choreography\u201d by the kennedy center for the performing arts in 2005 , and he received the prestigious statue award from the princess grace foundation - usa in 2007 . he has honorary doctorates from the university of the arts and marymount manhattan college . mr . battle was named a 2015 visiting fellow for the art of change , an initiative by the ford foundation . he is a sought - after keynote speaker and has addressed a number of high - profile organizations , including the united nations leaders programme and the unicef senior leadership development programme .\nailey admitted that creating memoria was a wrenching experience for him , and the pain of his loss is evident in the ballet\u2019s first section , \u201cin memory , \u201d in which a solo woman is often isolated even while surrounded by couples and two male attendants . yet the mood of the second section , \u201cin celebration , \u201d transcends that sorrow , ending in a joyous emotional crescendo .\na pulsing gospel house music score by dennis ferrer and raphael xavier propels the company through intricate footwork and rapidly - evolving patterns . during the creation of home , artistic director robert battle praised harris\u2019 contemporary vision , noting that \u201che is bringing a unique perceptive to stories that absolutely have to be told , and that ought to be realized in a dance vocabulary that comes from a new generation . \u201d\nas we celebrate our rights to \u201clife , liberty , and the pursuit of happiness\nthis july 4th , watch ailey dancer vernard j . gilmore perform an excerpt of hope boykin\u2019s ' r - evolution , dream . ' \u2014 inspired by the speeches and sermons of dr . martin luther king jr . \u2014 which was filmed at the center for civil and human rights in atlanta , ga .\ndenise adele jefferson was born on nov . 1 , 1944 , in chicago . at 8 , she began ballet studies with edna mcrae , a noted teacher there . though she became a skilled dancer , ms . jefferson did not plan on a career as a ballerina , for an elemental reason : as she told dance magazine in 1999 , \u201ci had never seen anyone who wasn\u2019t white in a ballet company . \u201d\nmore than just a popular dance work , it has become a cultural treasure , beloved by generations of fans . seeing revelations for the first time or the hundredth can be a transcendent experience , with audiences cheering , singing along and dancing in their seats from the opening notes of the plaintive \u201ci been \u2019buked\u201d to the rousing \u201cwade in the water\u201d and the triumphant finale , \u201crocka my soul in the bosom of abraham . \u201d\nfeatures exodus , a highly - anticipated uk premiere that explores the idea of\nexodus\nas a necessary step toward enlightenment . this is followed by ronald k . brown ' s four corners , where 11 dancers depict spiritual seekers amid four angels standing on the corners of the earth , holding the four winds . audiences are then treated to christopher wheeldon ' s after the rain pas de deux , before the legendary revelations \u2013 the most seen modern dance work in the world .\nurltoken no longer supports internet explorer 9 or earlier . please upgrade your browser .\nmayor michael r . bloomberg , who has expanded the breadth of his personal philanthropy during each of his four years as mayor , has showered another $ 20 million on 400 new york city arts and social services groups through a gift to the carnegie corporation of new york .\nthe donation , announced yesterday , represents the largest of four gifts the mayor has made through the carnegie corporation , which has been his vehicle for giving $ 55 million to local charities , ostensibly anonymously . the donations will aid a vast array of local organizations across the city as the mayor seeks re - election this year .\nwhile mr . bloomberg ' s record of philanthropy predates his mayoralty , community and cultural groups and social - service organizations in new york city are as likely to be beneficiaries these days as medical centers in baltimore or professorships at harvard .\ncarnegie foundation officials and an aide to the mayor confirmed , on the condition of anonymity , that mr . bloomberg had made the donations . that mr . bloomberg is the source of the carnegie contributions has long been an open secret and cannot help but benefit the mayor politically . the donations doled out through carnegie range from $ 10 , 000 to $ 100 , 000 per group .\nfor the fourth consecutive year , through the generosity of an anonymous donor , carnegie corporation of new york is making grants to small - and medium - sized new york city arts and social service institutions in all five boroughs that contribute to the culture , health , welfare and vibrancy of the city ,\nthe corporation announced yesterday .\nvartan gregorian , carnegie ' s president , said that recipients of the 406 grants were determined by the corporation and\nreflect the donor ' s wishes to reach out to a mixture of neighborhood organizations that touch the artistic life of the city and help to meet the myriad social needs of its citizens .\nin an interview , dr . gregorian , said that he had known the donor for many years and that\nhis philosophy and priorities in the cultural and social realm correspond to mine .\nin all honesty , i have not exchanged two words with him about this in the past four years ,\ndr . gregorian said , adding :\ni have sent him copies of all the thank you letters i have gotten - - letters that said , ' thank you for this manna , ' or ' we were ready to close our chamber orchestra ' - - just to show that anonymity does not mean one should lack gratification .\nfrom the new york times . you may opt - out at any time .\nyou agree to receive occasional updates and special offers for the new york times ' s products and services .\nhis previous annual contributions to carnegie have ranged from $ 5 million to the $ 15 million he gave last year .\nthe latest beneficiaries include such wide - ranging organizations as amethyst house , a staten island halfway house for women recovering from substance abuse ; alianza dominicana , a dominican advocacy and social services group in washington heights ; and at least five community groups in harlem . and many are based outside manhattan . at least 14 groups have the word brooklyn in them , for instance . a complete list is available at urltoken\nwhile the grants through carnegie represent just a portion of the mayor ' s overall philanthropy - - last year he gave a total of about $ 140 million in donations to more than 800 institutions and groups - - they are often vital to local groups that are struggling with fund - raising and , sometimes , have also struggled with budget cuts imposed by the bloomberg administration . and the donations cannot but help earn mr . bloomberg good will with the community leaders and board members connected to such organizations .\nas in past years ,\ndr . gregorian said ,\nthe corporation has not charged overhead in administering the grants so that the total gift has been distributed to institutions , thus fulfilling our obligation to the donor ' s intent .\none group that received a donation this year is aspira of new york city , a service organization for puerto rican youths that fernando ferrer , one of mr . bloomberg ' s democratic challengers , was once heavily involved in .\nwe\u2019re interested in your feedback on this page . tell us what you think .\naccessibility concerns ? email us at accessibility @ urltoken . we would love to hear from you .\nthough ms . jefferson confessed in interviews to having been somewhat shy onstage , she appeared to have had no trouble drawing out her students .\n\u201cthe individual is unique and special , and we are here to celebrate that and help the dancers discover that , \u201d she told the christian science monitor in 1992 . \u201cwe believe you can\u2019t be a dancer if your spirit is restrained and cut off . you must touch that special thing inside . \u201d\nthe little boy in front of me can\u2019t stay in his seat anymore . his tiny shoulders have been shaking in rhythm with the music since the show started , and now , 20 minutes in , he\u2019s up on his feet , raising his hands , big brown eyes sternly focused on the dancers in front of him while he dances furiously in place . with one quick glance down the row , you\u2019ll see that every other child is shaking , too , their tiny heads swinging around while they clap and call out to the dancers , who are busy pushing themselves to every corner of the stage .\nparamount theatre , fridays - sundays . continues through april 13 2014 , $ 25 . 25 - $ 71 . 25\nit ' s an incredible show . go see it before it closes on july 8 .\nan interview with two out of three amigos : steve martin and martin short we talked about comedy , music , and the privacy of live performance . by sean nelson\nwatch the video of the opening plenary session , browse photos from the conference , and read articles posted from la and learn what hot topics were at the conference .\nlearn how one performing arts organization , part of the wallace foundation ' s building audiences for the arts cohort , is figuring out how to attract and retain younger audiences .\nsorry , there are no events that match your current selection . please try a different company , month , location , or repertory piece to see other events .\nons ) and we were yet again blown away by the intense beauty of it all . having not gotten out much the past few years due to illness , i can say that the show lifted my spirits in ways i cannot describe , and the tears running down my face during untitled america were both healing and therapeuti\nc . we brought our 11 year old son and one of his best friends and they also were mind blown . until next time , keep dancing \ufffd\n. . to the story that is life . . and rhythm is in everything\n. . the whole theme is a gentle reminder that ' life is too short ' . . . s\ni went to the show today with my mother in atlanta at the fox . it was a beautiful show and we really enjoyed the performanc\ne of all the dancers . i will always go back to see them if i can !\none year my hubby waited and got our tickets a little late , but to my surprise we had front row seats , i was so loving it . . . i was close enough to see the sweat drip and the energy was contagious\nmy darling daughter treated me to this event last night . it was such a fun evening . the performanc\nn of love in part two . and danced right out of my seat to\nr . love seeing black people at their best . these people are so skilled and just fant\ned and disturbed after taking an absolute beginners ballet class last wednesday night january 11 , 2018 with finis jhung . i was trying to follow his instructio\nn said to me \u201cplease go to the back of the room , and said to other students to move forward \u201c . i felt the he is a very rude person after wasting $ 20 for an unqualifie\ni loved finis jhung as my teacher . he broke it down so i could actually respond to his cues while i was moving . i learned so much and loved everything\ni took horton class yesterday and it was so amazing and the teacher was great as well . i am going to move to new york city .\nit looks like you may be having problems playing this video . if so , please try restarting your browser .\nthe new york times calls robert battle ' s ' takademe '\n[ a ] fast - 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'\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 strict / / en\nurltoken\nprogramme a : exodus / four corners / after the rain pas de deux / revelations tue 6 , thu 8 , wed 14 , sat 17 at 7 . 30pm , sun 11 at 4pm\nprogramme b : open door / piazzolla caldera / revelations wed 7 , fri 9 , sat 10 , thu 15 at 7 . 30pm , sat 17 at 2 . 30pm\nprogramme c : lift / awakening / cry / revelations tue 13 & fri 16 at 7 . 30pm , sat 10 at 2 . 30pm\nprogramme d : schools matinee . night creatures excerpt / revelations and narration by a dancer thu 15 at 1 . 30pm\nwe use cookies to enhance your user experience . continue with your visit by dismissing this message or\na premier u . s . orchestra , the nso performs approximately 150 concerts each year of classical and popular music , new works , and special events .\nthe much - loved company returns for its annual engagement ! its program includes both cherished favorites and newly debuted works . the huffington post proclaims it\na rich source of creativity and exacting expertise [ that ] never runs dry .\n. read more .\nis provided by ambassador elizabeth frawley bagley , chevron , the blanche and irving laurie foundation , and target .\nnational committee for the performing arts and the president\u2019s advisory committee on the arts .\nbox office hours : mon . - sat . , 10 a . m . - 9 p . m . , sun . and holidays , noon - 9 p . m\njamar roberts\u2019s new \u201cmembers don\u2019t get weary\u201d was emotional and virtuosic . and twyla tharp\u2019s 1983 \u201cgolden section , \u201d set to david byrne , returned .\nalso the week the of nov . 26 : david hockney at the met ; haruki murakami at bam .\nhow does an introverted boy with a troubled home life become a world - class dancer ? jamar roberts found a teacher .\nour critics pick the pieces they\u2019re looking forward to at this popular seasonal festival at new york city center ."]}
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part romantic comedy the t party , revolving around a fictional online dating app . set to premiere on hooq at the end of the year , the show will involve directors such as joyce bernal and marvin agustin .\nhooq\u2019s first indonesian original , marlina the murderer in four acts has been selected at the director\u2019s fortnight session at the 2017 cannes film festival . marlina is hooq\u2019s first venture into indonesian production . hooq has chosen to co - produce this film with award - winning indonesian filmmaker mouly surya and producers rama adi and fauzan zidni . this is the first indonesian film to have been selected at directors\u2019 fortnight session and the fourth ever selected in cannes .\ndiscover hooq , a video streaming service that lets you enjoy thousands of hollywood , bollywood and indonesian movies . buy telkomsel packages and enjoy immediate access .\nin the event of a cancellation of the brief prior to production commencing , hooq may at its absolute discretion elect not to award the filmmaker budget .\nover 10 , 000 of the best of hollywood & local entertainment , multiple platforms , one app . hooq time . anytime . start your trial now :\nsa pinakamasayang araw ng buhay niya , nawala sa kanya ang lahat . ngayon , maniningil na si # contessa - coming july 5 on hooq . @ glaizaredux @ contessadrama urltoken\nas hooq celebrates its first year , new content has been added to the service , including spartacus , white queen and the player , and community ( available from april ) .\nrecently , hooq was also named the best mobile app in the media , film , tv , or video category at the gsma\u2019s global mobile ( glomo ) awards 2016 in barcelona .\n\u201cit\u2019s been a year of milestones for hooq and we have been running at overdrive to always keep our customers entertained . from exclusive superhero content and merchandise to same day as us telecast tv series , we never stop to ensure that there is always something to put a smile on our customers\u2019 faces\u201d said jane cruz - walker , country manager of hooq . \u201cour paid subscriber numbers are a testament to hooq\u2019s acceptance in the philippines . thank you philippines for the encouraging support ! we will continue to work hard to deliver more surprises ! \u201d she added .\nthe concepts will be evaluated by a panel of judges and the best five ideas will be turned into pilot episodes . the pilots will then be evaluated by the panel of judges and also placed on the hooq platform . the winning pilot will be determined based on the judges evaluations and subscriber viewings . the winning pilot will have their series commissioned as a hooq original .\nmpc\u2019s winner for best television drama , the rich man\u2019s daughter will also premiere on hooq , alongside all episodes of destiny rose , top billed by ken chan , katrina hallili and fabio ide .\nother movies on hooq\u2019s slate include critical eleven , an adaptation of ika natassa\u2019s best - selling novel , and sweet 20 , an indonesian remake of hit korean body swap comedy miss granny . hooq has also invested in marlina the murderer in four acts , directed by indonesia\u2019s mouly surya , alongside french and indonesian production companies . marlina will receive its world premiere in cannes\u2019 directors fortnight next week .\nthe first project is actually an expansion of hooq and globe studios ' previously announced debut original series , on the job , from filipino filmmaker erik matti . at apos , hooq revealed that the first episode of the five - episode show , a gritty crime thriller loosely based on matti ' s 2013 critically acclaimed film of the same name , will now be a feature - length film . hooq plans to screen the film theatrically in the philippines in august ; six weeks later , the film and the additional episodes of the first season will be streamed on the company ' s platform .\nthis march , hooq marks its first year anniversary , taking pride of its milestones , particularly for being the number one paid video streaming service in the philippines with over 100 , 000 paying subscribers .\nhollywood investors including sony and warner bros . are also both on board hooq , an ott proposition launched by singapore telco singtel . following a launch in the philippines , it is now operational in india and thailand .\nwith over 35 , 000 hours of hollywood , regional and filipino movies and tv shows made available to every filipino through any smart device , hooq has become an integral part of the pinoy tech and entertainment driven lifestyle .\nat the recent asia pacific operators summit ( apos ) in bali , singapore - based hooq , which is backed by sony and warner bros , unveiled a slate of five originals \u2013 including three movies and two series .\nmarlina , a co - production between cinesurya and kaninga pictures , sasha and co production , astro shaw , hooq and purin pictures , was just selected to screen in the directors ' fortnight sidebar at the cannes film festival in may . it tells the story of a young widow of the indonesian hills who is attacked and robbed by a group of local men , before ultimately exacting revenge on the entire gang . marlina is targeted to screen theatrically and on hooq toward the end of 2017 .\nhooq reserves the rights to modify or cancel the brief or its rules , at any time , in its sole absolute discretion and without prior notice and in accordance with clause 2 . 7 \u2018cancelling briefs , direct commissions or re - edits\u2019 of genero\u2019s terms .\nin addition , the cult hit community , will also be available only on hooq from april . this critically acclaimed hollywood tv series follows a cast of characters played by joel mchale , gillian jacobs and danny pudi , at a fictional community college in colorado .\nhooq , which has the backing of sony pictures television and warner bros . as well as singaporean telco , singtel , launched two years ago . based in singapore , it currently operates in five countries , the philippines , singapore , thailand , indonesia and india .\na second project from the philippines is \u2018the t party , \u2019 an 8 - part rom com series built around a fictional online dating app . set to debut directly on hooq at the end of the year , it includes directors joyce bernal and marvin agustin .\na hooq original has to be edgy and push the envelope on the conventional boundaries of asian television . so if your concept is something that a free - to - air broadcaster would love , it\u2019s probably too safe to be a hooq original . we\u2019re looking for relatable , compelling stories and characters that speak to the audiences in your home country , a series that everyone would love to watch , but no one dares to make . we want to tell the stories that need to be told but haven\u2019t found the right home yet .\nindonesia \u2013 hooq , the largest video on demand service in south - east asia , will be doubling down on local asian stories , making a bold move into original content across the region . hooq will be announcing five all new asian originals , adding to its already comprehensive asian catalogue . these five new projects , which will be announced at apos this week , from across the region and take the form of 3 movies , a multi - episode series along with 5 pilots . the projects also transcend genre with romance , comedy and drama .\nhooq , the asian streaming video platform backed by two hollywood studios , is expanding a drive into local content production . among its newest titles is \u201c marlina the murderer in four acts , \u201d which will play next month in the directors fortnight section of the cannes film festival .\ninitially a startup venture of singtel , warner bros . entertainment , and sony pictures television , which was launched first in the philippines , before its expansion to thailand and india , hooq has now over 35 , 000 hours of hollywood , regional , and filipino movies and tv shows .\nthe local content strategy was given a further boost this week . at the apos convention in indonesia , hooq launched a film competition , the hooq filmmakers guild . after a call for series or mini - series pitches , the company will shortlist five projects to be made as $ 30 , 000 pilots that will air online . the one that subscribers vote as the best will be made as a full series . applications can be made until august , with the competition to film makers from singapore , thailand , indonesia , india , philippines , vietnam , malaysia and cambodia .\nnow , hooq \u2014best known for their lineup of tv shows from dc and the upcoming on the job series\u2014is making things a lot easier for you . the streaming site has just launched their new transactional video on the demand feature that lets you rent movies for as low as p125 each .\na startup joint venture established in january 2015 by singtel , sony pictures television and warner bros . , hooq currently operates in the philippines , singapore , thailand , india and indonesia . the service delivers approximately 35 , 000 hours of hollywood films and popular local movies and tv series to customers in the region .\nkapoor , a former dishtv coo who has also worked with lg and microsoft , says hooq in india has been focusing on building partnerships to bring a robust offering to users , and it ' s only now in a position where it ' s going to start marketing itself heavily and will try to accelerate user acquisition .\nsweet 20 follows a 70 - year - old grandmother , who is transported back to her youth as a lively 20 - year - old and becomes a star . the property was previously adapted in vietnam and became a local box - office phenomenon . hooq ' s version will hit screens big and small in june .\nhooq previously announced that its producing a miniseries based on filipino director erik matti\u2019s award - winning feature on the job ( pictured ) , which screened in directors fortnight at the cannes film festival in 2013 . during apos , the streaming platform said the pilot episode of that series will be released as a feature film in august .\nhooq , the asian streaming video platform backed by two hollywood studios , is expanding a drive into local content production . among its newest titles is \u201cmarlina the murderer in four acts , \u201d which will play next month in the directors fortnight section of the cannes film festival . \u201cmarlina\u201d is directed by mouly surya , a musician and film maker [ \u2026 ]\nthe selected intern ( s ) will work on following during the internship : 1 . to manage the retail program that we will run with our partners and for our ott product . 2 . ereach out to consumers and get the hooq service activated on the user mobile 3 . will be required to run this program end to end for 2 months to deliver performance\nhooq launched in india in may 2015 with over 15 , 000 films and a strong focus on hollywood content , but also formed tie - ups with indian content providers including yash raj films , rajshree , and disney - utv . it was priced at a competitive rs . 199 per month and included features such as offline mode , clearly aimed at markets like india .\nhooq subscribers get access to one transactional video on the demand ( tvod ) movie of their choice every month , and any additional rental will be the usual price . the films will be some of the freshest picks from the biggest hollywood studios , including disney , sony pictures , warner bros . , and dreamworks , and best of all : their lineup will change every month !\na second filipino series has been given the working title the t party . a romantic comedy , the eight - episode show centers on the online dating world . directed by joyce bernal , as well as marvin agustin in his directorial debut , each episode\nwill revolve around intertwining stories based on finding love ( or otherwise ) through a popular dating app ,\nsays hooq .\ntelcos are looking at video streaming today , the device guys are looking at video streaming , the tv channels are also waking up to it - it ' s a very different world from what it was a year ago ,\nsays salil kapoor , the india head for video on demand service hooq , a joint venture between sony pictures television , warner bros , and singtel .\nfor a 30 - day free trial , sign up today on urltoken . globe customers can get up to 45 days of free trial with globe gosurf 99 and below for prepaid customers , and up to 90 days of free trial for prepaid and postpaid customers availing of gosurf 299 and up . broadband customers can also get hooq for free on globe home broadband plan 1299 and up .\nthe market has gotten crowded , and hooq ' s kapoor believes that this is not going to last .\nthings are definitely going to shake up , and there are different approaches being taken ,\nsays kapoor .\nsome players are focusing on their own original content , others are trying to secure exclusive content . it leads to a very fragmented market and that won ' t last .\nhe ' s also of the opinion that original content isn ' t necessarily worth it for a company like hooq .\nthe cost of making english shows is really high , so unless you have a big global audience , with a lot of users in the us , it isn ' t really worth the money ,\nhe says .\nbut yes , we are considering hindi and other regional languages .\nfor hooq , the south indian languages are a particular area of focus , because kapoor says streaming is much more common in the region .\nonce you take out the top cities - delhi , mumbai , bengaluru , chennai , these have the biggest audience of course - but if you look at the rest of the country without these cities , then the consumption of our services is highest in the four south indian states ,\nhe explains .\nanother finished picture is \u201ccritical eleven , \u201d an adaptation of ika natassa\u2019s best - selling indonesian romantic drama \u201cada apa degan cinta ? \u201d the film title is derived from an aviation term referring to the most dangerous periods of an airplane flight , and the story starts with a chance encounter on a plane . it is directed by monty tiwa and made as a co - production between starvision , servia plus , legacy pictures , hooq and telkomsel . it debuts in indonesian cinemas from may 10 .\na co - production between starvision , servia plus , legacy pictures , hooq and telkomsel , critical eleven stars citra award winner , reza rahadian and adinia wirasti from ada apa degan cinta ? the film takes its title from the aviation term referring to the crucial 11 minutes during take - off and landing , when 80 percent of air accidents occur , and applies the idea to the beginning and end of a romantic first meeting . the film will open in indonesia and begin streaming may 10 .\nwe worked on the ui and ux , and we did a lot of customisation , so one of the things that we did for localisation was to add support for carrier billing and for the mobile wallets ,\nsays kapoor .\nwe also formed partnerships with vodafone , and with airtel , to give their users free access to hooq . we did the same with chromecast users , and we ' re looking at tying up with broadband providers next , because that ' s where a lot of people will make use of this as well .\nthe company does not disclose its metrics , but describes itself as the largest video - on - demand service in south east asia . acquired and original local content is viewed as key to attracting and retaining subscribers in the region , and gives local players the chance to gain traction while global giants amazon and netflix are still relatively week in se asia . adding to the company\u2019s proposition , hooq this month began offering subscribers one free transactional video per month . the move is intended as both a client acquisition strategy and as way of quickly refreshing its catalog .\nwe\u2019re looking for a concept that is in sync with the medium of modern television in the digital age . whether it\u2019s a situational comedy , a supernatural drama , a crime procedural drama or limited series , a hooq original needs to be compelling enough that someone would stay up all night to binge watch every episode ! you are not constrained with traditional tv durations hence episode can be as short as 20 minutes or up to 60 minutes long . what matters is the story and characters that lend itself towards binge - viewing and naturally , be binge - worthy .\nin terms of content , hooq has roughly doubled in size since the 2015 launch , to over 30 , 000 titles , but kapoor says that isn ' t a very useful metric .\nthe raw numbers don ' t mean anything . it ' s about how popular the titles are , and that ' s what we ' ve focused on ,\nhe says .\nso we ' ve got some of top english content already , in movies , and in tv shows that are really popular we have some exclusives like mad dogs , spartacus , and big bang theory . we have flash and arrow , all shows that are really popular in india .\nthat was a time when video on demand services were few and far between . a lot has happened since , including netflix ' s entry into india , and that seems to have changed the entire media landscape . as kapoor notes while talking to gadgets 360 , it seems hard to find a company that is not getting into video on demand .\nsony liv recently announced several new web series , exclusive to its streaming application , which at one time just used to be a second screen experience . hotstar has evolved from being a way to catch broadcast television content into a premium platform that has exclusive movies and shows .\nreliance ' s jio ondemand and airtel ' s pocket tv are two examples of telcos that are getting into the space , while china ' s leeco also unveiled its ' supertainment ' services in india earlier this year .\nwhat you ' ll see is partnerships and coalitions forming , but in the long run , india isn ' t going to be a single player market ,\nhe adds .\nthink of it like this - instead of spending nearly rs . 1000 or more per month for television where you ' re not even interested in most of the content , you could get three or four on - demand services in the same price . yes , prices will evolve too , but it ' s practically a one - year old industry in india , so it ' s too soon to say exactly how that [ pricing ] is going to develop .\none possible solution might be short term sign ups , to catch up to shows you want to watch , he suggests .\nso you might have three subscriptions you keep long term , and for the rest , you sign up for a month , binge the content you want , and then unsubscribe after that ,\nsays kapoor .\nfor the latest tech news and reviews , follow gadgets 360 on twitter , facebook , and subscribe to our youtube channel .\ngopal sathe loves comic books , video games , and baking desserts . so far , he\u2019s writing about two of the three , but gadgets 360 could one day feature cupcakes that have . . . more\noneplus 6 red edition to be available with rs . 2 , 000 discount in india\nairtel rs . 499 plan now offers 87 . 5 percent more data to take on jio\nwith the best 4g broadband network in indonesia and a host of exclusive content , there\u2019s never been a better time to switch to telkomsel .\nit\u2019s never been easier to manage your telkomsel number . top up , buy packages and redeem poins with a simple click !\nuse your mobile number to sign up . you\u2019ll receive a one - 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production with cinesurya , kaninga pictures , sashaand co production , astro shaw , and purin pictures .\nits first local production \u201con the job , \u201d is directed by acclaimed filipino director erik matti . co - produced with reality entertainment , its pilot episode will be released as a feature film in august , followed six weeks later by a 5 - part series . the story deals with crime , deceit and struggles within the philippines\u2019 underbelly .\ntaking a lighter turn is \u201csweet 20 , \u201d an indonesian remake of the hit korean body swap movie \u201cmiss granny . \u201d directed by ody c . harahap , the comedy drama was produced with starvision and korea\u2019s cj entertainment , which has already sold the property as a remake in china and vietnam . it will premiere in indonesian cinemas in june , before transitioning online .\ndakota fanning , k\u014dichi yamadera join cast of rooster teeth ' s ' gen : lock ' starring michael b . jordan\n\u00a9 copyright 2018 variety media , llc , a subsidiary of penske business media , llc . variety and the flying v logos are trademarks of variety media , llc . powered by urltoken vip\nare you a brand or agency wanting to learn more about genero ? enter your details below and we\u2019ll get in touch .\nwhat we don\u2019t want is a generic one - size - fits - all asian series concept that is devoid of any cultural grounding . any concept submitted has to clearly be targeted at one of the 8 countries that the guild spans singapore , thailand , malaysia , india , philippines , indonesia , vietnam or cambodia . it would be great if it has cross - border appeal but the primary aim should be to be relevant to your home audience . our focus is on exceptional storytelling first and foremost .\nwhilst your concept submission to the guild must be in english , your pilot can have dialogue in your native language or a language mash - up as long as that is culturally authentic and true to your home country . for example , a singaporean concept can be a mix of hokkien and english or utilise singlish or can be in mandarin entirely . a malaysian concept can be in malay and english or utilise manglish . a filipino concept can be entirely in tagalog or english mixed with tagalog . remember , our focus is on authenticity and relatability to your home audience .\nwhilst we are open to submissions in all genres , some genres do not lend themselves naturally to the television format or medium . horror for example , is difficult to execute compellingly for television unless paired with some other medium . supernatural stories tend to be extremely popular in asia , which makes it difficult for such stories to be unique or stand out . filmmakers should therefore ensure that their concepts are not a tried and tested formula but rather , represent an elevated version of a genre .\nwe are not looking for feature film concepts that can be sliced up into smaller parts . if you have a feature film concept , then it has to be re - developed appropriately into a series format . our preference is for concepts that have demonstrable longevity as a series that can carry multiple seasons rather than a limited series .\nabove all , filmmakers should ensure that their concept has an identifiable genre or if it is a genre mash - up , an identifiable number of genres .\nthe 5 selected filmmakers will each receive a budget of usd $ 30 , 000 to develop and execute their pilot . this creates a very tight creative sandbox for the filmmaker and their team but is meant to invoke the spirit of guerilla filmmaking . whilst filmmakers should give thought to whether or not their pilot concept is executable within the budget , they are encouraged to exercise inventiveness and creativity fully to see their vision through to fruition .\nif you are a filmmaker or writer or producer or in the film industry , living in singapore , thailand , malaysia , india , philippines , indonesia , vietnam or cambodia or a citizen of the above countries based elsewhere , you are eligible to submit a pitch to the 2018 filmmakers guild .\n1 . showreel - 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based authentication solution .\nspeaking at the presentation , jon fredrik baksaas , gsma chairman , said : \u201chere at mobile world congress last year , i challenged our industry to think big and to make mobile connect available to more than one billion consumers around the world and i\u2019m pleased to report that we surpassed that , reaching the 2 billion consumer milestone . these six indian operator worked ceaselessly throughout 2015 and early 2016 in support of this goal and together , they are worthy winners of the \u201cchairman\u2019s award\u201d for 2016 . \u201d\nthe glomo awards are judged by independent experts , analysts , journalists , academics and , in some cases , mobile operator representatives . the winner of the \u201coutstanding overall mobile technology \u2013 the ctos\u2019 choice\u201d award was selected by a panel of industry - leading ctos from the worldwide operator community .\n2016 glomo awards sponsors the 2016 glomo awards sponsors and partners include : blancco technology group , category sponsor for\nbest mobile technology\n; softonic , category sponsor for\nbest mobile apps\n; and techradar , official media partner .\nabout the gsma the gsma represents the interests of mobile operators worldwide , uniting nearly 800 operators with more than 250 companies in the broader mobile ecosystem , including handset and device makers , software companies , equipment providers and internet companies , as well as organisations in adjacent industry sectors . the gsma also produces industry - leading events such as mobile world congress , mobile world congress shanghai and the mobile 360 series conferences .\nfor more information , please visit the gsma corporate website at urltoken . follow the gsma on twitter : @ gsma . media contacts : for the gsma charlie meredith - hardy + 44 7917 298428 cmeredith - hardy @ urltoken\ncontact gsma legal email preference centre copyright \u00a9 2018 gsma . gsm and the gsm logo are registered and owned by the gsma .\nthis site uses cookies as described in our cookie policy . you can change your cookie settings at anytime otherwise , if you agree to our use of cookies , please continue to use our site .\nif you ' re a fan of their exclusive series , i ' m sure that you will love these new offerings which debuted a couple of weeks ago - spartacus , white queen and the player .\nother abs - cbn hits like sisterakas , the mistress , one more try , suddenly , its magic and my binondo girl .\nregal films will debut the prenup , no boyfriend since birth and haunted mansion this april , while viva will be adding wang fam , girlfriend for hire and lumayo ka nga sa akin .\nbrand ambassador were present in the anniversary celebration to thank the fans who supported them last year . xian\u2019s my cactus heart , the reunion and bakit hindi ka crush ng crush mo are soon launching on the service .\nglobe customers can get up to 45 days of free trial with globe gosurf 99 and below for prepaid customers , and up to 90 days of free trial for prepaid and postpaid customers availing of gosurf 299 and up .\nis a filipina lifestyle , beauty , and mommy blog from the philippines sharing reviews on beauty products , makeup and skin care . a 30 something stay - at - home - mom who puts on her make - up while keeping her son\u2019s toys organized at the same time . for product reviews , event invitations , collaborations , sponsorship , features , queries and suggestions kindly send me an email at\n\u00a9 dear kitty kittie kath - top lifestyle , mommy , and beauty blogger philippines .\nthe platform , which is backed by sony pictures television and warner bros . , will begin theatrically exhibiting and streaming the projects in asia over the coming months .\nthe video platform , which competes head - to - head with netflix and amazon in the region and counts sony pictures television and warner bros . among its financial backers , said wednesday that it will produce five new asian originals to stream on its service .\nthe announcements were made on the first day of the apos entertainment industry conference in bali , indonesia .\nthe other three new projects , all indonesian feature - length films , include : revenge drama marlina the murderer in four acts ; romantic drama critical eleven , an adaptation of a best - selling novel from ika natassa ; and sweet 20 , a remake of cj entertainment ' s blockbuster comedy miss granny ( 2014 ) .\nthe demands for first - to - market video content , at the highest quality and lowest cost are exploding . are you prepared to keep up ?\nooyala founder and cto belsasar lepe has been selected as one of nyc television week\u2019s 40 under 40 awards recipients , honoring \u201cthe media innovators who are redefining the media landscape in an age of change . \u201d\nwith the world cup matches still in the group stage , the likelihood that more streaming records will be set is quite high .\nit\u2019s the 89th minute , ronaldo is stepping up for a penalty kick\u2026 and your live stream decides to buffer or go down entirely . imagine the agony of your thousands of viewers . imagine the scalding social media posts . imagine the hit to your reputation . even when the world cup isn\u2019t on the line , viewers will abandon your service if a video doesn\u2019t play within two seconds . after five seconds of start time , drop - off rates climb exponentially .\nfor several quarters we\u2019ve reported in the global video index that long - form ( 20 + mins . ) video increased to over 50 % of time watched on every device : connected tvs , tablets , pcs , even smartphones , the smallest screen of all and a bit of a head - scratcher . this quarter , again , long - form made up more than 50 % of time watched on every screen . it was the third time in the past five quarters that\u2019s happened . it is no longer an anomaly , it\u2019s a trend . not surprisingly , long - form and ultra - long - form content is watched to completion most often on pcs , to the tune of 71 % for 20 + min . content and 59 % for 40 + min . content .\ntwo - thirds of consumers in a recent study say they have live streamed content and nearly half say they are live streaming more content today than they did a year ago . notably , two thirds also said they intend to live stream the world cup .\nsolid growth is being predicted for the online video platform market , with an expected cagr exceeding 18 % through 2022 . brands and enterprise segments \u2013 which represented 35 % of the market in 2017 \u2013 will continue to be significant contributors to growth .\nthe deals to bring more premium sports over the top is an indication of just how far we\u2019ve come in the streaming world . just a couple of years ago , sports rights were seen as the last bastion of pay - tv , the one set of content rights the industry would never give up .\none topic held center stage at this week ' s variety tune in ! tv summit : the complexity of producing and marketing content in the era of multiple platforms and\npeak tv . \u201d\nrevenue from subscription video on demand ( svod ) services now makes up 74 % of the 1 . 1 billion euro video on demand ( vod ) market in germany , with the vod market expected to more than double to 2 . 5 billion euros by 2023 .\nfor over 10 years , ooyala has been at the forefront of shaping the ott and media workflow revolutions as a leading provider of software and solutions that optimize the production , distribution and monetization of media .\nsubscribe to ooyala\u2019s mailing list and join industry peers who receive our exclusive thought leadership content .\nthese productions from across the region take the form of 3 movies , a multi - episode series along with 5 pilots .\nthe event will be held from april 30 to may 22 for watcha play members . prizes include 10 playstation\u00ae4 pros , 1 sony beam projector\u2026\ntvb had several big hits over the years with triumph in the skies ii in 2013 , line walker in 2014 , ghost of relativity in 2016 and many more others\u2026 .\nreceive up - 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based crunchyroll , china\u2019s leeco and a host of operators from south east asia and korea .\nthe arrival of netflix in asia in 2015 ( in japan and australia ) and early 2016 ( in the rest of the region except china and north korea , where it has not attempted a launch ) sent shockwaves through the ott market in the region .\nlocal players responded by focusing on the u . s . platform\u2019s weakness in asian local content and have rushed to supply regional movies and tv shows , before netflix catches up .\nviu , which operates on a freemium model offering free access to users , already has 9 million subscribers in 10 asian territories . the company says it is confident with markets outside of china , including korea , india , japan , hong kong and southeast asia . viu said ott tv ad revenue will reach $ 40 billion by 2020 , citing a projection by research firm the diffusion group . viu said its app has been downloaded 1 . 2 million times within six months of its hong kong launch , and it has recently rolled out services in india , singapore , malaysia and indonesia .\njanice lee , managing director of pccw media , said localization of content in local languages will be the key . \u201cin meeting viewers\u2019 needs , we are committed to offering localized version of the latest programs , \u201d lee said .\nwhile viu\u2019s focus is streaming acquired content from korea , japan , taiwan and mainland china , it is also beginning to venture into original content production ."]}
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", "topic": 1}], "title": "greyston bakery", "paragraphs": ["greyston bakery products are available in our northeast , north atlantic , mid atlantic , southwest , rocky mountain and southern pacific regions . ask about them in the bakery department .\nfor more than 30 years , greyston bakery in yonkers , new york has been baking sweet treats to sell around the country .\nhave you ever tried greyston bakery brownies ? what\u2019s your favorite product that gives back ? let me know in the comments below .\ngreyston bakery is based on a triple bottom line with the dual objectives of job creation & personal development for local residents , financial support for the greyston foundation , and mitigation of environmental impact .\ni just watched about this wonderful bakery on the today show . you guys are wonderful !\nnot only has greyston bakery given the foundation the financial capability to run its programs , but the bakery itself is doing its part to further the social mission of the foundation . for over 30 years , greyston has proudly maintained an open - door hiring policy , offering employment opportunities regardless of education , work history , or past incarceration , homelessness or drug use .\ngreyston bakery is part of the greyston foundation . located in yonkers , new york , the greyston foundation is an integrated network of programs providing jobs , workforce development , low - income housing , supportive services , child care , after - school programs , tenant services and community gardens for individuals and their families to move forward on their path to self - sufficiency .\nlearn more at their website , www . greyston . org , and order some brownies . you will be glad you did ! greyston posted this video on youtube explaining their story well :\ngreyston bakery is run by the zen community of new york , an interreligious buddhist association based in riverdale . it exists so that the community members can merge physical labor and meditation while earning their living .\nbut out - of - this - world treats are only part of what makes this bakery so special .\na storied social enterprise , greyston bakery has been baking gourmet brownies , cookies , and good will just north of new york city since 1982 . the $ 10 million for - profit bakery is most famous for its long - standing status as ben & jerry ' s brownie supplier and for having an open - hiring policy that provides the people of yonkers , ny with employment opportunity regardless of work history . committed to a triple bottom line , greyston bakery continues to be a pioneer in the world of social enterprise .\nmr . barragato , a one - time quaker who will be ordained a monk later this year , said the bakery was now testing donut recipes . the zen community rents the bakery , but hopes to buy it and open a retail shop in the front of the building , said sensei glassman . the bakery ' s products are also sold at the greyston cafe , a small shop run by the community on mosholu avenue in riverdale .\nsensei glassman also hopes that the bakery can be a way to relate to the yonkers neighborhood . greyston provides bread and rolls to area agencies that help feed the poor , and if a shop can be opened near the bakery the buddhists may learn how to cook breads for the hispanic community in the area , the abbot said .\nanyone that comes to the bakery is given the chance to work , no questions asked ; they become a part of the apprenticeship program and are given foundation support to ensure the greatest chance for success in their new job . in 2012 , greyston bakery provided employment opportunities and training to 181 residents within the yonkers community . watch this video for the story of one greyston employee ( fair warning : you may get tears in your cookies ) .\nlinking the night ' s work to prayer and meditation may not change the chemistry of the recipes , but something about the process at the greyston bakery creates products good enough to be sold at gourmet restaurants and health food stores in the metropolitan area . greyston bakery can barely make enough each night to supply its list of nearly 100 regular customers , said stefano barragato , general manager of the bakery . greyston ' s muffins , scones , potato bread rolls , poppyseed cakes , linzer tarts and macaroons are shipped to bloomingdale ' s , neiman marcus , the guggenheim museum , the montauk inn , restaurants in the world trade center , dean & deluca ' s and several area hotels .\nwhole foods market first partnered with greyston bakery in 2012 with the launch of single - serve whole planet brownies ( pro - tip : try the brown sugar blondie flavor ) . in addition to supporting job creation at the bakery , 2 % of brownie sales go to whole planet foundation \u00ae , which seeks to alleviate poverty through microcredit loans in 57 countries . the brownies can be found in most of our stores across the us \u2013 ask at your local whole foods market bakery .\nthe wonderfully fudgy brownies that we use in our ice cream come from new york\u2019s greyston bakery , where producing scrumptious baked goods is part of their greater mission to provide jobs and training to low - income residents of yonkers , new york .\nthey have a favorite saying at greyston bakery : \u201cwe don\u2019t hire people to bake brownies , we bake brownies to hire people . \u201d like ben & jerry\u2019s , founder bernie glassman believes that business success and social progress go hand in hand .\nthis year , greyston bakery is celebrating its 30th anniversary , and received a fantastic present from new york state : the ability to enroll as a benefit corporation . on february 10 , 2012 , greyston bakery became the first social enterprise to register as a benefit corporation in the state of new york . new york joins six other pioneering states that have passed benefit corporation legislation , which allows companies to demonstrate higher standards of corporate purpose , accountability and transparency through this new corporate designation .\nthis year , greyston bakery created a new line of greyston cookie thins , launching nationwide in june ! because greyston is currently in process of receiving a whole foods market local producer loan , i got a sneak peek and let me tell you \u2013 these cookies are delicious . thin , crispy and packed with flavor . they\u2019re launching three flavors \u2013 chocolate fudge brownie crisp , brown sugar blondie crisp and chocolate mint brownie crisp , and 1 % of profits will go to the whole planet foundation .\na certified b corp , and new york state\u2019s first benefit corporation , greyston has become a role model for companies looking to do more for their communities . profits from the bakery help support its parent organization , the non - profit greyston foundation , which provides child care , housing , health care , job training , a computer learning center , and more for low - income people in the community of yonkers .\nworking at greyston bakery means that you\u2019re part of a family . that same spirit is reflected in greyston\u2019s approach to the community . ceo mike brady says , that \u201cthe brownie in chocolate fudge brownie has allowed 2 , 000 people to find work that may have otherwise never gotten a job . and those 2 , 000 people over time have put $ 15 million back into the struggling economy of southwest yonkers . \u201d\nken sailor , a soft - spoken member of the community who is now chief baker in the yonkers establishment , was one of those who spent about 20 hours a day learning from the zen bakery in san francisco . it takes about 30 people to run the yonkers bakery , he said .\ngreyston employees regularly volunteer in the community , including a record 420 hours in 2014 . they host clean - up and beautification days , plant garden plots , and more . in 2013 , greyston even opened a new housing development with 92 energy - efficient apartments for local working families .\na lead operator in the packing room , lisa marie bryant loves that greyston offers advancement for women and wants to become a supervisor one day .\nin october i had the tremendous honor of meeting microcredit clients while traveling to peru as a whole foods market team member volunteer . it is impossible to put in to words the genuine gratitude and pride i witnessed and seeing the impact these loans funded by whole planet foundation support will have on future generations . i have a comparable feeling after reading about greyston\u2019s bakers on a mission . next time you are in your local whole foods market bakery department and hunting for the perfect brownie , choose one from greyston bakery and you\u2019ll be happy to know the life - changing impact it will have on others , worldwide .\nfounded in 1982 by a zen buddhist , greyston bakery has evolved their idea of open - hiring to a larger foundation that supports affordable housing , hiv / aids health services , community gardens and a child care center , among many other services . could this company get any better ? oh yes , they can !\nmy favorite sweet treat . thank you for all that you guys do , and continue to dish out great bakery . you now have a fan for life ! : )\nfounded in 1982 as a social enterprise by aeronautical - engineer - turned - buddhist - monk bernie glassman , greyston bakery is as committed to providing jobs and job training for individuals who face barriers to employment as it is to crafting award - winning gourmet baked goods . ben cohen and bernie glassman met back in 1987 and , a year later , greyston began providing ben & jerry\u2019s with delicious brownies for some of our most popular flavors . it\u2019s like it was meant to be !\ngreyston bakery is a leading model for social enterprise building a coalition with employees , community and shareholders . we properly compensate our employees : fair / living wage , health benefits , and direct participation in the profitability of the company . we train , promote from within , and mentor our employees , who we source from the local community .\nshaniqua anderson went to jail for two years and never finished high school . thanks to greyston , she has a job and was able to earn her ged .\nprobably best known for its bakery - - which produces the brownies in the famous ben and jerry ' s ice cream flavors chocolate fudge brownie , dave matthews ' magic brownies , half - baked , and neapolitan dynamite - - the greyston foundation is actually so much more . in fact , it is recognized as a pioneer in social enterprise .\ni recently had the honor of hearing the president and ceo of greyston bakery , mike brady , speak at whole foods market \u00ae \u2019s global support offices . i walked away from his talk not only inspired by a company creating a better tomorrow , but also moved by their mission . i was so enthused that i had to share their story .\nthe bakery was opened last december in an effort to provide a steady income for the 35 monks and students living at greyston seminary , but its chief religious purpose is to teach ' ' meditationin - action , ' ' or what sensei bernard glassman , abbot of the community , often refers to as the ' ' work - practice ' ' of zen buddhism .\ndo you ever bite in to a brownie and wonder what makes it so delicious ? perhaps it\u2019s the cage - free eggs ? possibly it\u2019s the perfect chocolate chip crunch ? maybe it\u2019s made with love : real , genuine , wanna - hug - your - grandma love ? i found the secret ingredient to greyston bakery\u2019s desserts\u2026they\u2019re delightful because they\u2019re baked with a fresh start .\nthey have had a partnership with ben & jerry\u2019s for over 25 years and produce treats for whole foods markets nationwide . a percentage of profits from the bakery\u2019s cookies go to the whole planet foundation .\nthere is an initial training period for new employees at greyston , and like many companies hiring unskilled labor , there is high initial turnover . however , the average tenure of those that make it through the training period is about three years . greyston considers it a success when an employee moves on to a new job , using the skills they have learned in the process of working at the foundation . greyston defines their mission well in their tagline :\nwe don ' t hire people to bake brownies ; we bake brownies to hire people .\nlamont dandridge was out of work for six years . he\u2019s only been at greyston for a short while , but it\u2019s changed his life . \u201ci\u2019m not letting this opportunity go , \u201d he says .\nbut again , the bakery is just a part of the bigger picture . the reach of this mission is a model of social enterprise for other entrepreneurs wishing to explore the possibilities of starting or growing a business to empower not just themselves , but the community around them . greyston foundation is now a $ 15 , 000 , 000 integrated network of for - profit and not - for - profit entities , providing jobs , workforce development , low - income housing , supportive services , childcare , after - school programs , comprehensive hiv health care , tenant services , community gardens and - - oh yeah - - that gourmet bakery business .\nthey say that timing is everything . greyston learned this lesson recently when qvc showcased greyston brownies on television . the spot was originally scheduled to air in december but was pushed into january . as a result , sales were less than expected because people were thinking more about gym memberships and diets than chocolate indulgence . apparently , the qvc phone lines were busy filling orders for\nsome grapefruit guy .\nsensei glassman says that , though they spend hours in meditation , he and his students seek to be active in the world around them . so , on several levels , the bakery is a blend of the philosophical and practical . the abbot likes to compare the bakery to the work of the ancient monasteries , both buddhist and christian , even though those houses of prayer and meditation didn ' t use an apple computer to keep track of their products or customers .\nundoubtedly , greyston gives back to their local community but last year they decided to go worldwide by teaming up with whole planet foundation . since their brownie in support of whole planet foundation launched last may , greyston has donated over $ 6 , 500 to help alleviate poverty through microcredit loans . during the recent five - week whole planet foundation prosperity campaign , they raised $ 4 , 500 for microcredit loans , supplying a loan every 3 days !\nit took more than a year to plan the bakery , the abbot said . ' ' we had to look for the kind of livelihood that seemed right for us , ' ' said sensei glassman . ' ' it has to have a moral character , provide training for our community in work and meditation as well as support us economically . ' ' a zen community in san francisco had a successful bakery , so sensei glassman sent three monks to california to learn baking and study successful recipes .\nin a community like yonkers , where 18 . 5 % of residents live below the poverty line ( compared to 14 . 5 % nationally ) and the unemployment rate is 11 % ( compared to 7 . 5 % nationally ) , the greyston foundation provides a holistic solution to help break the generational cycle of poverty . they operate a profitable business baking delicious brownies and cookies for customers across the world , and all profits go back into greyston foundation programs !\nsec members learned many lessons about the challenges faced by a company balancing a strong social mission with strict profit goals . trip participants agreed that the greyston bakery has many of the fundamental ingredients for a successful social enterprise . to show our enthusiastic support for its mission , many of us purchased armfuls of delights like the decadent triple chocolate mousse , carrot , and lotus in mud cakes before we left . if you would like to check them out , visit www . greystonbakery . com .\nif you\u2019ve ever enjoyed our chocolate fudge brownie or half - baked\u2122 ice cream flavors , then you\u2019ve already had a taste of greyston\u2019s greatness . we first tried their incredible brownies back in the late 1980s , and we\u2019ve been ordering tons of them ever since .\nhe speaks with a quiet intensity about the bakery as a spiritual as well as an economic endeavor . ' ' we have to feel right about our ingredients , ' ' he said , as he watched dozens of eggs cracked and separated by hand for the night ' s baking . he worries about the quality of the chocolate used in the rich brownies and bittersweet queen of sheba cake . he ' s proud of the fact that the ovens at the bakery provide traditional , flat , low - roofed baking areas , but are gas - fired through a design that makes efficient use of heat .\nmr . walls also shared with us one of his initial hurdles involving the bakery ' s first shipment to ben & jerry ' s . greyston was originally expected to deliver extra thin brownies for ben & jerry ' s new line of ice cream sandwiches . the shipment arrived , but the brownies completely stuck together , forming a massive 50 - pound block . trying to pull them apart resulted in lots of brownie bits . luckily , this potential operational nightmare had a happy ending . ben & jerry ' s simply mixed the brownie bits into chocolate ice cream and voil\u00e0 ! - the serendipitous invention of chocolate fudge brownie ice cream .\none of the most unique components to greyston is their open - hiring policy that provides employees in yonkers , new york , with a job and a new beginning regardless of past experiences . this not only promotes economic development and positive changes for individuals and families in the community but it also is catalyst for other social enterprises .\nthrough their groundbreaking open - door hiring policy , anyone who wants a job at greyston is given the chance to work , regardless of educational background , work history , or past social barriers , such as incarceration , homelessness , or drug use . there are no background checks and no prescreening of any kind\u2014when a position becomes available , the next person on the waiting list gets it , no questions asked .\ni spoke with steven brown , the ceo of greyston , who attributed the success of this organization to many things , including good luck and a willingness to take risks . but , more than anything , what stands out to me is their open hiring policy . this unusual but amazingly successful model of giving anyone who is willing to work a chance empowered greyston to help many people others would not .\nthe assumptions we make about people ( and the obstacles we put in front of people ) are not always necessary ,\nsays brown .\nwe are in an inner city community , and there are a lot of people who need work in many of our cities accross the country . the extent that we can create value and oppourtunity is the path out of distress for many of these communities . but it ' s not easy .\ni asked steven brown about the effects of technology and automation on the business , and whether or not machines were taking or producing jobs .\none of the key things to remember about a social enterprise is you have to stay true to your mission , but you also have to be a sucessful business . we always try to invest in the bakery to make sure that it can meet the needs of its customers . we are a lot less labor intensive than when we started , yet we have more employees . we have to be able to grow and stay competitive .\ni found this response reassuring , and a great indicator that technology can create more jobs , even in a case where automation takes over tasks previously done by hand .\ncommunity involvement includes in - kind and financial donations , employee volunteer days , or enduring partnerships that have the power to bring positive , measurable change to both your company and the communities in which you operate .\nenvironmental sustainability is increasing attention to global environmental concerns , providing the incentive for business to assess their environmental impact\u2014such as the usage of natural resources and carbon footprint .\ncorporate citizenship delivers value when companies optimize their core competencies to address opportunities , goals , and operating context issues in the environmental , social , and governance ( esg ) aspects of business . research reveals that corporate responsibility is a business imperative in today ' s global economy .\nsustainability reporting is the disclosure and communication of environmental , social , and governance ( esg ) goals\u2014as well as a company\u2019s progress towards them . the benefits of sustainability reporting include improved corporate reputation , building consumer confidence , increased innovation , and even improvement of risk management .\nserving more than 470 corporate members per year around the globe , the center for corporate citizenship is one of the largest corporate membership organizations in the united states .\nregister for a course or earn a certificate to build your skills in corporate citizenship . courses are taught by business experts and top faculty from the carroll school of management at boston college .\nfrom in - depth case studies of leading company csr efforts to summaries of the latest news and regulations , we offer you the information necessary to help drive progress in your business and communities .\nvanguard has developed a number of initiatives to achieve its objective of supporting and educating children , including the my classroom economy program .\na guide to help you address the environmental impacts in your operations and at your own events .\nscan , analyze , experiment , evolve : hear from companies who have scanned their horizons , analyzed their circumstances , experimented with their programs , and evolved into corporate citizenship leaders .\nboston college center for corporate citizenship carroll school of management 140 commonwealth ave , chestnut hill , ma 02467 | 617 . 552 . 4545 | urltoken\npaul daniels , a baker , spent 9 years in prison for dealing drugs , but now he enjoys being a role model in the community .\nafter being in and out of prison for years , darren patterson is a mixer now , and a union representative . \u201ci feel like the man that i\u2019m supposed to be , \u201d he says .\nall of which is to say , there\u2019s no need to feel guilty the next time you dig into a pint or two of chocolate fudge brownie . those delicious chunks do more than delight : they make a real difference in the lives of thousands of people .\nfrom a renovated gas station in burlington , vermont , to far - off places with names we sometimes mispronounce , the journey that began in 1978 with 2 guys and the ice cream business they built is as legendary as the ice cream is euphoric .\nour 30 - minute guided ice cream factory tour is fun and educational for all ages . we offer guests the opportunity to learn about our ice cream manufacturing process and explain how we incorporate values - led decisions that drive our business .\nwe became a b corp to engage in the discussion about values - led business and to formally join the movement for a new way of doing business .\nthe environment section of the assessment evaluates a company ' s environmental performance through its facilities ; materials , resource , and energy use ; and emissions . where applicable , it also considers a company ' s transportation / distribution channels and environmental impact of its supply chain . this section also measures whether a company ' s products or services are designed to solve an environmental issue , including products that aid in the provision of renewable energy , conserve resources , reduce waste , promote land / wildlife conservation , prevent toxic / hazardous substance or pollution , or educate , measure , or consult to solve environmental problems .\nthe worker section of the survey assesses the company ' s relationship with its workforce . this section measures how the company treats its workers through compensation , benefits , training , and ownership opportunities provided to workers . it also focuses on the overall work environment within the company through management / worker communication , job flexibility and corporate culture , and worker health and safety practices .\nthe customers section of the assessment measures the impact a company has on its customers . the section focuses on whether a company sells products or services that promote public benefit , and if those products / services are targeted towards serving underserved populations . questions in this section will measure whether a company ' s product or service is designed to solve a social or environmental issue ( e . g . improves health , preserves environment or creates economic opportunity to individuals or communities , promotes the arts / sciences , or increases the flow of capital to purpose - driven enterprises ) .\nthe community section of the survey assesses a company ' s impact on its community . the community section evaluates a company ' s supplier relations , diversity , and involvement in the local community . the section also measures the company ' s practices and policies around community service and charitable giving . in addition , this section includes if a company ' s product or service is designed to solve a social issue , including access to basic services , health , education , economic opportunity , arts , and increasing the flow of capital to purpose - driven enterprises .\nthe governance section of the assessment evaluates a company ' s accountability and transparency . the section focuses on the company ' s mission , stakeholder engagement , and overall transparency of the company ' s practices and policies .\nemployees : open hiring policy creates opportunity for workers with barriers to employment ; > 5 % profits shared with employees ; > 80 % health insurance premiums paid for employees ; 6 + weeks maternity leave .\nb lab is a non - profit organization dedicated to using the power of business as a force for good . learn more >\nwe hope to inspire thousands of business leaders to adopt our model and potentially get millions of people jobs that otherwise wouldn\u2019t be able to work .\nit has apple pay and it\u2019s so easy to keep ordering these yummy brownies . might have to join a 12 step program to help me stop ordering .\ni just had your brown sugar blondie for the first time and it may have been the best brownie i have ever had . it was then even better to find out how much you are giving back to the community and the\nimpact you are making . i cant wait to buy more to support what you are doing ( and to eat delicious brownies )\nthe brown sugar blondie is the best brownie i ' ve ever tasted . the story of this company and the help they provide to the community is incredible\ni have been buying their blondie bars at whole foods for a few years now . they are out of this world ! i highly recommend them : - )\njust listened to the president & ceo mike brady speak on this great company on wnyc . thank you for giving back to the community of yonkers with all that you do ! other organizati\nhave the best thin cookies i have ever tasted . . . it ' s nice to see the people on the box who are making them for me . . . i love the personal touch\nfudge brownie\nin their meals on the plane and i fell in love with them . while they are pricey to ship to my house i look forward to making my first purchase because\nmy mom sent me a box of these brownies for my birthday . when i saw that they were shipped in plastic packaging ,\ni just watched a talk given by mike brady and dion drew . your company is doing great , great things . kudos to you . dion , you aren ' t the only crybaby - 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' ' but the physical as well as the spiritual side of life is important to zen , ' ' said the abbot . ' ' workpractice has always been considered better than mere meditation in silence . ' '\n' ' in china , ' ' he said , ' ' buddhist monasteries often engaged in polishing rice , which refines it for cooking . medieval christian monks farmed or maintained vineyards as part of their spiritual discipline . ' '\nfrom the new york times . you may opt - out at any time .\nyou agree to receive occasional updates and special offers for the new york times ' s products and services .\nuniting zen meditation with the regimen of cookie - baking has not been easy , said the abbot , but his students are learning . ' ' zen is not a cloistered discipline , it is to be an active life , ' ' he said . ' ' we want our meditation to bring a sense of order to the daily chaos . 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out here\nthe age sport : australian and international sports news , results : afl , rugby league , rugby union , golf , athens olympics , soccer , tennis , cricket , basketball , motorsport , horse racing , real footy skip directly to : search box , section navigation , content . text version .\naustralia ' s biggest corporate bookmaker , sportsbet , yesterday claimed that the betting landscape in this country was set to change forever after a 51 per cent sale of the company to ireland ' s betting giant paddy power .\nsportsbet chief executive matt tripp said the sale was a sizeable win for australian punters as paddy power , which is renowned in europe for its innovative approach , would offer numerous more betting options for australian punters .\npaddy power ' s ethos is to be different from the pack by taking an unconventional but fair approach ,\ntripp said .\npaddy power has become a household name synonymous with fun . now our members will access a broader range of products , including more bet types on more sports .\nthe deal is expected to be worth more than $ 200 million over three years . sportsbet will retain its name , current management and day - 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ravaged melbourne is favoured to have the most days of rain in the period .\npaddy power was founded in 1988 when three irish bookmakers joined forces . it is now one of europe ' s biggest betting companies .\nwhen news happens : send photos , videos & tip - offs to 0406 the age ( 0406 843 243 ) , or us .\nget free news emails from theage . com . au . sign - up now\nirish bookmaker paddy power has agreed to buy the remaining shares in australian betting company sportsbet , giving it full control of the group .\npaddy power will pay 132 . 6m australian dollars ( $ 133m ; \u00a386 . 2m ) for the 39 . 2 % stake that it does not already own .\nthe overall buyout , which increases its exposure to online betting in australia , is expected to complete by the end of february 2011 .\npaddy power will pay an additional a $ 25m if sportsbet ' s 2013 earnings exceed a $ 80m .\nthe irish group said it expected the acquisition to start increasing earnings in 2011 .\npatrick kennedy , paddy power ' s chief executive , described sportsbet as\na cracking business\n.\nthe team has made great strides in marrying the best of both sportsbet and paddy power ,\nhe said .\nthis is a good deal to acquire the remaining shares early , which will allow us to drive development and investment and secure full participation in the upside of the business .\nthe foreign secretary quits , telling theresa may\nneedless self - doubt\nis leading to\nsemi - brexit\n.\npaddy power ' s recently acquired australian firm sportsbet has today agreed a deal to buy international all sports limited .\nlast month , paddy power said it was buying 51 % of sportsbet - which provides betting on australian racing and other sports for online and telephone customers - for \u20ac27 . 2m .\nias , in which sportsbet has an existing 19 . 98 % stake , was listed on the australian stock exchange in 1999 by its founder and current boss mark read . its main activities are betting on racing and sports for australian customers via the telephone and online .\ntoday ' s deal values ias at \u20ac22 . 4m and the new boss of the combined business will be the chief executive of sportsbet , matt tripp .\n' this acquisition underpins the potential of sportsbet to build its market position under matt tripp ' s leadership and expands paddy power ' s reach into the australian market , ' commented paddy power ' s ceo patrick kennedy .\ntabcorp is prepared to keep irish betting giant paddy power in court for years , to try to protect its investment in betting kiosks in pubs and clubs across new south wales and victoria .\nsportsbet , which is owned by paddy power , has installed kiosks in pubs that are connected to a northern territory - based betting website via the internet .\nthe victorian government and tabcorp have challenged the legality of those kiosks , but last month lost a federal court case against the eureka stockade hotel in ballarat , which operated a sportsbet ' ' betbox ' ' betting kiosk .\nthe federal court found that victorian legislation banning the establishment of such kiosks was in breach of section 92 of the constitution , which permits free trade between the states and territories . as a result , sportsbet is considering a challenge to similar laws banning unlicensed betting kiosks in nsw .\ntabcorp chief executive david attenborough told shareholders at the annual meeting yesterday that tabcorp ' ' believes it is important to defend its exclusive retail licences , which it has paid for , and we will continue to do so ' ' .\nmr attenborough said tabcorp and the victorian government had appealed the initial decision to the full bench of the federal court .\n' ' i should also point out that in nsw the unlawful gaming act makes the installation of such internet betting terminals illegal , ' ' he said . ' ' while these legal proceedings take place - and they may play out over a long period of time - tabcorp is continuing to invest in our retail network . ' '\nmr attenborough said tabcorp would roll out new low - cost betting kiosks in venues across nsw and victoria in the next year .\nwith the spring racing carnival in full swing from this weekend , the tabcorp boss also revealed that australians would punt an estimated $ 200 million with the victorian and nsw tabs in the next week .\nat the peak of betting on melbourne cup day , tabcorp will accept an astonishing 1300 bets a second . two - thirds of all bets placed with tabcorp are through its tab network of betting agencies .\nbetting in tab agencies , hotels and clubs continues to be the most popular way our customers transact with tabcorp , ' ' mr attenborough said .\n' ' sixty - four per cent of our wagering sales are done through our tab outlets . many customers enjoy the social experience of betting in tab outlets and that ' s one of the reasons retail betting is continuing to grow . ' '\nmr attenborough also indicated that tabcorp was on the verge of paying a $ 410 million wagering and betting licence fee to the victorian government , to conduct betting on thoroughbred , harness and greyhound racing and approved sporting events .\ndue to laws & regulation within certain countries , sportsbet does not allow the residents of or persons located in certain countries to open or operate an account to otherwise place bets , or transact with sportsbet .\nif you are staying or holidaying in any of the restricted jurisdictions below , you will not be able to access your sportsbet account whilst you ' re there .\nif you have any questions , please contact customer service on live chat , email or call us on + 61 3 8613 9300 . we\u2019re open between 8am to 11pm aest , monday to saturday and 9am to 9pm aest sunday .\nis gambling a problem for you ? call gambling help online 1800 858 858 or your local state gambling service . gamble responsibly .\nlicenced and regulated by australia ' s northern territory government . copyright \u00a9 sportsbet pty ltd 2017\ndo you have a mischievous take on the latest sports news ? share your story and be in with the chance to feature on our blog .\nyour story tick this box if you have photographs or video you want to add , if we like your story we\u2019ll be in touch .\nmaybe it is coming home . . . to croatia . # worldcup # ruscro\nwell , at least we know english fans will remain calm and rational and keep a lid on all expectations . # worldcup # sweeng\nwe ' ve detected that javascript is disabled in your browser . would you like to proceed to legacy twitter ?\nbetting served with a healthy side of banter . punt on your mobile . join today -\nyou can add location information to your tweets , such as your city or precise location , from the web and via third - 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0 down to win the fa cup .\n@ jaytrombetta @ sportsbetcomau haha sorry mate , i just had to say it ! but i must say , i feel for liverpool , they deserved it .\ntwitter may be over capacity or experiencing a momentary hiccup . try again or visit twitter status for more information .\nsame game multi is even better ! now you can combine as many tryscorers , disposal getters or goal scorers in your same game multi as you like ! we\u2019ve also beefed up our international racing offering with premium form , tips and comments provided by our partners at racing and sports . available on thoroughbred races across uk , ireland , south africa , hong kong , singapore and france .\nsportsbet is the best place to bet ( say that , six times quick ) on soccer , with our awesome promos and legions of live markets ! get on a same game multi , invent your own bets with byobets , and get more game stats and insights than you can shake a stick at . anyway , download us !\njust bug fixes this update . we know that maybe disappointing so here\u2019s a joke . why can you only ever ran on a camp site , not run ? because it\u2019s always past tents\u2026 it\u2019s a grammar joke . we should tell a joke to make up for that joke shouldn\u2019t we ?\npoli deposits now available in app . a fast and secure alternative deposit method that links you directly to your bank accounts .\njust bug fixes this update , but don\u2019t worry , we\u2019ve banned our developers from twitch until they make some cool new stuff , so hang tight .\ng\u2019day punters this update is just bug fixes and performance upgrades . it\u2019s not exciting , we know that . but imagine commanding an army of mercenary bears in a military coup on an alien planet , that would be exciting hey . so when you\u2019re feeling disappointed about the lack of new features , just think about that instead . cheers , sb\nsame game multi now on soccer . place a multi within the same game , it\u2019s a bet within a bet !\ndear valued app downloader , good afternoon / evening / morning / night . we regret to inform you that the app update included herein contains scant new features of major note . it is however overflowing with performance updates and speed upgrades . all our most convivial regards , sb\nhotshot jackpot nrl select the first try scorer in 5 nrl matches to win a share of $ 100k . free to play !\n* * trill of regal bugles * * no new features this update \u2013 just performance updates and bug fixes . \u2026should save the regal bugles for new features shouldn\u2019t we ? noted .\nhotshot racing the all new free - to - play racing game . pick the last 6 winners at moonee valley on a friday night to win a share of the $ 50 , 000 prize ( or more ) !\nno new features this updates , just bug fixes and performance updates . if this app was a romantic relationship , this update is just a sturdy but enjoyable tuesday night in . nothing special , just a nice home cooked meal and some solid together time in front of something you both enjoy on the telly . lovely stuff .\nmy bets : finding it hard to pick out where your racing bet has settled in the run ? no need to worry about that anymore , because we\u2019ve introduced jockey silks for all aus / nz racing in my bets . what\u2019s my bets you ask ? well , it\u2019s the new and improved pending and resulted bet pages\n- my bets : finding it hard to pick out where your racing bet has settled in the run ? no need to worry about that anymore , because we\u2019ve introduced jockey silks for all aus / nz racing in my bets . what\u2019s my bets you ask ? well , it\u2019s the new and improved pending and resulted bet pages\n- dogs early speedmap : hoping for the \u201cone\u201d dog to ping the box and grab an early lead ? our greyhound races now show early speed right there in the racecard , so you can place a speedy bet . - racing result improvements : we\u2019ve updated the race results pages to give you access to all the form , comments and tips from races that have finished . just head to a resulted race and scroll down the page . - search : find any selection or event in an instant !\nforgot your username or password ? don\u2019t worry , we\u2019ve developed a new quick and easy way to retrieve your login details via the app . general bug fixes .\nforgot your username or password ? don\u2019t worry , we\u2019ve developed a new quick and easy way to retrieve your login details via the app .\nthe fold : ever backed a sure thing only to find out during the race that it\u2019s a dud ? introducing the fold ! bail out of your racing bet , during the race ! you read that right . your full stake back , in cash , if you want to fold your bet during the race find it on selected races on the racecard ! giddy up ! blackbook : a revamped blackbook home where you can see all races your runners are entered in and place a bet .\nlocker room get all the afl , epl and nrl stats before you bet . now with afl tips from nathan brown and nrl tips from joel caine\nrace replays now available for all victorian thoroughbred races . find them on the results page .\noverall the app is fairly straight forward and easy to use . i love the short form guide on the horses and dogs . multi builder is easy to use .\n- 1 every time i put on a 25 leg stupid multi i always get the \u201ccheck connection\u201d which means i can\u2019t put the bet on . however i have no problem putting normal bets on . spoke to customer service and told will take at least a month to resolve and i always have the latest update . been happening over a year now .\n- there is no mention on any horse or dog race if there is no third div paying . fix this please !\n- on the results page , there is no aus / nz on dogs but you will happily do it for the horses . again i have reported it but it still hasn\u2019t been fixed . make it easy for us !\noverall the app is fairly straight forward and easy to use . i love the short form guide on the horses and dogs . multi builder is easy to use . customer service is top notch when you need to speak to anyone . ok bad points - - 1 every time i put on a 25 leg stupid multi i always get the \u201ccheck connection\u201d which means i can\u2019t put the bet on . however i have no problem putting normal bets on . spoke to customer service and told will take at least a month to resolve and i always have the latest update . been happening over a year now . - there is no mention on any horse or dog race if there is no third div paying . fix this please ! - on the results page , there is no aus / nz on dogs but you will happily do it for the horses . again i have reported it but it still hasn\u2019t been fixed . make it easy for us ! i\u2019ll happily put it to 5 when you fix these things .\nrequires ios 9 . 0 or later . compatible with iphone , ipad and ipod touch .\nage rating you must be at least 17 years old to download this application .\nup to six family members will be able to use this app with family sharing enabled .\nthe current website is highly functional and reasonably easy to navigate . the home page is loaded with information and provides access to all the different betting options available . the home page also provides a quick reference section for upcoming sports and horse races in the queue .\nthe horse racing action is fast and furious . wagering opportunities are available for racetracks around the world . aside from horse races in asia , australia , new zealand , europe , america as well as other international venues , this site also provides access to the very best in greyhound and harness racing . their pledge is to payout the best prices available from the various tote operations .\nsports betting is the bread and butter of sportsbet . com . au . they offer wagering on major sporting events from all over the globe . these wagering opportunities include american sports ( nba , nhl , nhl , mlb ) , australian sports ( nrl , afl , cricket ) , european sports ( soccer \u2013 including epl and fa cup , golf ) and a wide array of international sports such as boxing and hockey . the odds are competitive with most other sportsbooks .\naccess to customer service is on par with any australian bookmaker . the contact options include a 1800 number , email address and a live chat option that is available during normal business hours . customer service is there to answer questions about deposits , refunds , wagering options , how to wager and to handle any disputes .\nlike any australian bookmaker , you must be 18 years old to open an account . deposit options include credit cards ( some cards may restrict deposits to gambling sites ) , bank transfers , paypal , and other e - wallet type options . the two best withdrawal methods are bank wire and paypal . there are minimum and maximum deposit limits based upon account history and deposit method .\neditor\u2019s note : take care when signing up to new sports betting agencies . be sure to read all terms and conditions of any bonus offers , deposit / withdrawal requirements and identification verification on each respective site , as some of the information on this page may be outdated . betking will do their best to keep this page up to date , but takes no responsibility for any information on this page being incorrect .\none of australia ' s leading sportsbooks . great betting markets and free access to sky racing !\nwell known internationally , unibet are carving a market in australia with an excellent product .\naustralia ' s largest and most widely recognized sportsbook . huge markets and great odds .\none of australia ' s emerging online sportsbooks , palmerbet provide a great range of markets .\nglobal sports betting giant . highly trusted , huge range of markets and great support .\nonline sports betting is rapidly growing in popularity in australia and following our sports betting tips and watching a game with a wager on the line makes it much more exciting ! whether you\u2019re into afl , nrl , soccer , or greyhound and horse racing , you are sure to find a suitable australian sports betting site at bet king ! before signing up , be sure to check out our bookmaker reviews and take a look at all of the great features available at each bookmaker .\nhere at bet king , we have a close relationship with many of australia\u2019s top sports betting sites and work to bring you access to the best sportsbooks in australia . we highly recommend crownbet for new punters as they appear set to become one of australia\u2019s largest online sports books . they offer a huge range of betting markets , excellent software , great support and even provide free access to sky racing channels !\nyou can also find the best sports betting tips here at bet king ! just always remember to gamble responsibly .\nsign - up , deposit $ 500 & receive $ 500 in bonus bets . that ' s $ 1000 to bet with ! *\nsign - up , deposit $ 250 & receive $ 300 in bonus bets . that ' s $ 550 to bet with ! *\n* conditions apply . excl vic , nsw , sa & wa . gamble responsibly\npivotal information in queensland racing integrity commission\u2019s case against ben currie and four of his stable employees has emerged . cctv footage obtained by the courier mail . . .\nan international group one winner looks set to take on winx in the 2018 cox plate with confirmation that godolphin - owned . . .\nmichelle payne has been fined over comments she made about the state of the sandown track on wednesday . the melbourne cup . . .\ndisgraced former australian horse trainer john nikolic has been charged by fijian police just days after he made a miraculous . . .\nthe australian turf club has signed a major partnership with the afl with the two investigating the feasibility of building a football oval in the middle of randwick racecourse . the . . .\ngroup one winner kementari is on track to make his return in the missile stakes after cruising around in a rosehill barrier . . .\ngold coast trainer toby edmonds is favoured to claim grafton\u2019s famous sprint , the ramornie handicap , with stablemates . . .\nthe queensland racing integrity commission has moved to streamline the process for thoroughbred , harness and greyhound trainers . . .\ntrainer john gosden has raised the possibility of roaring lion and enable meeting in the juddmonte international at york . while roaring lion has continued on an upward curve by adding . . .\nzac purton and joao moreira have put on a clinic at sha tin with four winners apiece on the 11 - race program as they continue . . .\neleven races will be run and won at sha tin this sunday , and while there are no feature races , the fourth event , a class . . .\nroaring lion has fought hard to beat old rival saxon warrior to win the group one eclipse stakes at sandown . the two classy . . .\nthe grafton carnival concludes on thursday with a bumper program , headlined by the feature race of the carnival , the grafton cup ( 2350m ) . the weather is fine , the track is good ( 4 ) . . .\nthe grafton cup carnival gets into full swing this wednesday with ramornie day . the 1200m feature assemble has assembled . . .\nvictorian racing this tuesday heads to the pakenham synthetic for a nine race card . the weather is overcast and the rail . . .\na strong seven race card has been assembled for newcastle on tuesday . the weather is fine , the track is soft ( 5 ) and the . . .\nview the final field for the 2018 grafton cup . the grafton cup will be run on thursday , 12th july at grafton racecourse . time : 4 : 05pm distance : 2350m have your say : who do you think . . .\nview the final field for the 2018 ramornie handicap . the ramornie handicap will be run on wednesday , 11th july at grafton . . .\nview the final field for the 2018 grafton guineas . the grafton guineas will be run on wednesday , 11th july at grafton racecourse . time : 3 : 20pm distance : . . .\nview the nominations for the 2018 monash stakes . the monash stakes will be run on saturday 14th july at caulfield racecourse . nominations : horse 1 ashlor 2 belwazi 3 blondie 4 crystal . . .\nresident tipster adam gives his betting strategy for tuesday\u2019s ( 10 / 7 / 2018 ) racing around the country . you can view his race by race tips for each of the racecourses here . monday results : . . .\nwe take a look at the market movers and best backed runners for each race at mildura on monday ( 9 / 7 / 2018 ) with sportsbet . com . au , . . .\nwe take a look at the market movers and best backed runners for each race at wagga on monday ( 9 / 7 / 2018 ) with sportsbet . com . au , . . .\nresident tipster adam gives his betting strategy for monday\u2019s ( 09 / 7 / 2018 ) racing around the country . you can view his race . . .\nthe grafton carnival concludes on thursday with a bumper program , headlined by the feature race of the . . .\nthe grafton cup carnival gets into full swing this wednesday with ramornie day . the 1200m feature assemble . . .\nvictorian racing this tuesday heads to the pakenham synthetic for a nine race card . the weather is overcast . . .\na strong seven race card has been assembled for newcastle on tuesday . the weather is fine , the track . . .\nthe australian turf club has signed a major partnership with the afl with the two investigating the feasibility . . .\ngroup one winner kementari is on track to make his return in the missile stakes after cruising around . . .\ngold coast trainer toby edmonds is favoured to claim grafton\u2019s famous sprint , the ramornie handicap , . . .\nthe queensland racing integrity commission has moved to streamline the process for thoroughbred , harness . . .\nresident tipster adam gives his betting strategy for tuesday\u2019s ( 10 / 7 / 2018 ) racing around the country . . . .\nwe take a look at the market movers and best backed runners for each race at mildura on monday ( 9 / 7 / 2018 ) . . .\nwe take a look at the market movers and best backed runners for each race at wagga on monday ( 9 / 7 / 2018 ) . . .\nresident tipster adam gives his betting strategy for monday\u2019s ( 09 / 7 / 2018 ) racing around the country . . . .\nview the final field for the 2018 grafton cup . the grafton cup will be run on thursday , 12th july at . . .\nview the final field for the 2018 ramornie handicap . the ramornie handicap will be run on wednesday , . . .\nview the final field for the 2018 grafton guineas . the grafton guineas will be run on wednesday , 11th . . .\nview the nominations for the 2018 monash stakes . the monash stakes will be run on saturday 14th july . . .\ntrainer john gosden has raised the possibility of roaring lion and enable meeting in the juddmonte international . . .\nzac purton and joao moreira have put on a clinic at sha tin with four winners apiece on the 11 - race program . . .\neleven races will be run and won at sha tin this sunday , and while there are no feature races , the fourth . . .\nroaring lion has fought hard to beat old rival saxon warrior to win the group one eclipse stakes at sandown . the . . .\n* state exclusions apply to some offers . please check t & cs ; of each offer with the bookmaker . all offers exclude nsw residents .\nsportsbet contacted pickstar with a typically cheeky brief for former afl champion adam cooney .\ncooney is among hundreds of australian sports stars that pickstar has direct access to for commercial opportunities .\nhe is a sought - after afl personality not only because of his quick wit and lighthearted nature , but also for his ability to switch modes into an insightful analyst .\ncooney was asked to take over sportsbet ' s twitter account the round 19 2017 clash between the bulldogs and the bombers , his two former clubs .\ncooney was given few parameters by sportsbet , apart from encouragement to take the mickey out of his former team mates on both sides .\nsportsbet was very pleased with the process and end result , with great content , excellent engagement on twitter and talent who was\nfantastic to deal with\n.\nis the best place to book sports stars for any kind of event , appearance , marketing campaign or experience .\nchoose from 700 + elite athletes past and present , pickstar works fast with any budget .\nexclusive sports star blogs and podcasts , insights and event invitations in your inbox .\npickstar is a revolutionary marketplace to book sports stars for any kind of event , campaign or experience .\nenquire about sports star bookings or sign up for exclusive content , events and news .\nwhen tom waterhouse sold his eponymous online betting company for an initial $ 34 million last year , he was keen to spruik the extra $ 70 million the deal was expected to earn him over the following two years .\nbut as british betting behemoth william hill on wednesday completed the takeover and announced waterhouse as its chief executive in australia , it emerged he might not have been such a big winner after all .\nwaterhouse ' s potential $ 70 million payday has not materialised , instead he will receive just $ 5 million more . that figure is dwarfed by the company ' s reported $ 20 million - a - year marketing budget and what some pundits say have been lower - than - expected profits since its inception .\nmay be out of pocket : tom waterhouse on thursday after being named as the new australian head of william hill ' s operation .\nunsurprisingly , waterhouse , who is the fourth generation of australia ' s most famous bookmaking family , remained upbeat about the sale and new role , which were signed off on by william hill executives on wednesday .\nto complete the sale [ on wednesday ] night and get another $ 5 million it is a great result from william hill ' s point of view and from our point of view ,\nwaterhouse said .\nit was a great journey and a terrific result to launch a business in 2010 and to get that result within four years .\ni can now go on the next part of the journey with william hill , and if you are in the bookmaking industry you want to be the global leader , which is what william hill is .\nthe $ 5 million payout was a long way from the $ 70 million that waterhouse could have earned if he reached targets by the end of next year .\ntom waterhouse bookmaking has an impressive client list , which is at the heart of the gambling industry . a lot on the list were new customers , not on the client lists of sportingbet and centrebet that william hill had already acquired . many were small players and had average bets of less than $ 10 and often quickly stopped gambling .\nthe strain on the waterhouse business was clear when a company director and tom ' s father , robbie waterhouse , referred to his son ' s strategy in 2012 as\ngrowing broke\n.\nthe business is expanding at such a rate that it requires every dollar that tom has ,\nhe said .\nwaterhouse ' s push to be the most recognised bookmaker in australia ran into trouble last year . his constant presence on channel nine ' s rugby league coverage angered many and led to a federal law change banning bookmakers from appearing live from match venues .\nthe awareness [ of tom waterhouse ] was why william hill wanted to buy the tom waterhouse dot com brand ,\nhe said on thursday .\nthe latest sales of bookmaking businesses have been alan eskander ' s betstar to ladbrokes for a reported $ 25 million earlier in the year and waterhouse for $ 44 million in total .\nwaterhouse remains upbeat as he starts his new job at william hill , where he will report directly to james henderson , who takes over the top role from ralph topping on august 1 .\nthe future opportunities are enormous because this is still a relatively young market and there is great growth opportunities ,\nwaterhouse said .\ncorrection : an earlier version should have said that william hill cleared $ 5 million of debt as part of the $ 44 million deal with tomwaterhouse . com . au . it also wrongly said the original potential earn - out of $ 70 million was to be determined over five years , rather than two .\nsportsbet are known for some rather outlandish stunts but insists the market and odds are bona fide .\naccording to the odds mccabe\u2019s deputy editor , juliet rieden , is favourite to fill the ed\u2019s chair at the rather good odds of $ 5 . a close second is dolly editor lucy cousins at $ 6 and marie claire deputy editor melissa gaurdon is at sevens .\n\u201cthere\u2019ll be no shortage of media types lining up for the job but juliet rieden has her foot well and truly in the door , \u201d said sportsbet\u2019s christian jantzen .\nstill , we\u2019re not exactly sure who cobbled together the list of potential candidates as it certainly includes some oddities . the daily telegraph\u2019s right - wing commentator miranda devine is at $ 51 , today\u2019s lisa wilkinson at $ 101 and even nigella lawson is in there at $ 501 .\nand the blokes haven\u2019t been forgotten either . men\u2019s health editor luke benedictus is at the surprisingly short odds of $ 101 . and there\u2019s also a couple of real roughies \u2013 editor of lad\u2019s mag maxim , santi pintado , is at $ 501 and the editor of soft - porn mag people\u2019s james cooney rounds out the market .\nhas mondayitis turned your brain to a gelatinous slop reminiscent of deb instant mash ? find renewed vigour here .\nb & t ; ' s ongoing series of aussies in new york could only be bettered by watching an episode of seinfeld beforehand .\nare you one of those unfortunate types that can\u2019t keep their lunch down on long car journeys ? well , a new campaign by french car brand citro\u00ebn says you\u2019re not alone , with a third of us apparently falling foul of the dreaded motion sickness . but rather than end up with vomit on your new citro\u00ebn\u2019s upholstery , its clever engineers have got to [ \u2026 ]\nexpenditure on programmatic advertising campaigns targeting australian travel audiences grew by a massive 140 per cent year on year in 2017 , according to new analysis by eyeota . eyeota\u2019s new eye on : travel report details consumer insights and trends for travel , as well as overall audience data expenditure growth . the report shows that advertisers have evolved [ \u2026 ]\ntwo retired footballing legends have reunited in a new world cup campaign for sportswear giant adidas , who also happens to be a major sponsor of this year\u2019s tournament in russia . the ad features none other than england legend david beckham , 43 , and french great zinedine zidane , 46 . titled \u201ccreate respect\u201d , the ad\u2019s a simple one where the two former [ \u2026 ]\na new study into australian attitudes towards privacy in the online world has revealed huge concerns exist around how australians\u2019 personal data is used online . according to the study , by roy morgan research , 90 per cent of australians say it is unacceptable ( either somewhat or very unacceptable ) for companies to collect personal financial data , to scrape the contents [ \u2026 ]\nb & t ; deplores images seen in this article , even if we use something similar on tardy or underperforming staff ourselves .\nhave you long suspected that cats are lucifer ' s own foot soldiers here on earth ? this neither proves or disproves it .\nwhen it comes to the latest manure and composting news , the ' better homes ' site remains b & t ; ' s go - to channel of choice .\nb & t ; had our very own ninja warrior experience last night after becoming drunkenly entangled in the clothes horse .\nstudents called on to \u2018own the unknown\u2019 in new campaign . which , admittedly , is stronger than ' reclaim the sausage ' .\ngovernment set to launch abc / sbs review with an apparent focus on anyone with a penchant for woven baskets or sandals .\nplanning a multi - million jewel heist and subsequent getaway ? well , news has a new offering just for you .\nthis could be the most important thing you read on b & t ; today . that and the silly bloke above with the cat on his head .\ndid you put in a submission for this contract ? well , you ' re in for a long afternoon if you ' ve lost the back - up copy .\nmcn unveils programmatic trader smarthub . b & t ; understands that ' keith ' or ' the proganator ' weren ' t considered as names .\nit would appear australia post ' s media has been signed , sealed and delivered , as dentsu x puts its stamp on things .\ndigital agency get started rebrands as luminary amid reports the receptionist is still answering with\nget started\n.\nif there ' s one thing you can absolutely trust about aldi , it ' s $ 3 wine selection gives you a hangover like no other .\nsurely , a better soundtrack to this would ' ve been ,\nwhat about me ? it isn ' t fair , i ' ve had enough & i want my share .\nvmo ' s brand refresh comes with subtle hints of jasmine and forest pine . hang on , no , that ' s b & t ; ' s toilet freshener .\nthis piece comes with grave warnings for australia ' s outdoor industry . so , read it outdoors , ideally in a cemetery .\nit ' s bad news for fans of the abc ' s the checkout . or , judging by recent viewer numbers , fan of the checkout .\nyahoo7 has unveiled flurry push , a free offering from the new flurry marketing suite that enables app developers to send targeted messages to re - engage and retain users across android and ios . key features of flurry push include actionable analytics , triggered push notifications and user segmentation . with flurry push , developers have the option to choose between [ \u2026 ]\nloathe when the envelope comes around for yet another staff leaving ? well , imagine cummins & partners ; ' pain at present .\nisobar and accordant , linked by isobar , have announced today they are partnering to lead the digital transformation of the university of canberra , after winning a competitive pitch . in the first joint project since accordant joined the isobar group in march , the teams will draw on their extensive network capabilities for the university of canberra\u2019s digital [ \u2026 ]\njon steel set to step down from his wpp aunz board duties , although apparently has no plans to become superman .\nas this article confirms , the main problem with public nudity is that the people who choose to do it probably shouldn ' t .\nb & t ; ' s flatmate wanted to watch ' funniest cutest kittens ever ' . hence , why their possessions are on the pavement today .\nb & t ; ' s editor insists on adidas trainers and tracksuit . if only he ' d ever use them training on a track somewhere .\nwarning : this hilarious ad does include moments of tom cruise . that said , there ' s no processed meats or strobe lighting .\nb & t ; is bringing you this spinach news , and that ' s despite the deep , painfully recessed memories from our childhoods .\nb & t ; ' s women in media profiles are ending the week on a high here . even more so if you read it while hot - air ballooning .\nthis headline implores readers to\nbrace\nthemselves , so it ' s arguably best read under a sturdy door arch or similar .\nwe thought this so important we ' news flashed ' it earlier so , yeah , it feels a bit ' leftover pizza ' second time around .\nit ' s b & t ; ' s podcast with industry sage and y & r ; boss pete bosilkovski , minus the 47 takes it took to get his name right .\nfearing tv ' s sans a perve now that love island ' s all over ? fear not flesh fans , as ninja warrior ' s back this sunday .\nproving you can ' t keep a good brand agency down , brandopus is back promising to be even more brand - ey & more opus - ey ."]}
{"id": 53739, "summary": [{"text": "beal aerospace was a launch vehicle development company , founded in february 1997 by andrew beal , president of beal bank in dallas , texas .", "topic": 32}, {"text": "the goal of the company was to build and operate a privately developed heavy lift orbital launch vehicle .", "topic": 10}, {"text": "it ceased operations on october 23 , 2000 . ", "topic": 12}], "title": "beal aerospace", "paragraphs": ["beal aerospace regrets to announce that it is ceasing all business operations effective october 23 , 2000 .\naccording to beal aerospace , there was no greater roadblock than the u . s . government .\neven more problematic was venezuela , which claimed ownership over the swampland beal aerospace was to lease .\ndaily analysis on technology advances impacting the global aviation , aerospace & defense industries .\nbeal aerospace is 100 percent privately financed with a commitment of many hundreds of millions of dollars from mr . beal . the company is breaking the mold of traditional aerospace companies , which typically develop products using government funds to meet government needs .\n*\nandy beal is the founder and chairman of beal bank and beal bank usa as well as other affiliated companies .\nyou must have an aviation week intelligence network ( awin ) account or subscribe to this market briefing to access\nbeal aerospace developing\n.\nit ' s hard to say for sure what beal was thinking when he founded his aerospace company , and he isn ' t saying . since the collapse of beal aerospace , the founder hasn ' t granted any media interviews . his last public communication was the two - page eulogy for his aerospace company . access to his defunct company is forthcoming , but access to the man himself is denied .\nboth beal bank and beal bank nevada are subsidiaries of beal financial corp . , a holding company solely owned by beal . beal financial also owns charter bank , the recently acquired new mexico bank . ( beal bank swallowed up the alabama bank . )\nbeal aerospace might have done the impossible : compete against nasa , boeing , and lockheed martin and win . but the tough odds held , and in october 2000 , beal aerospace , the largest private rocket development effort in history , shut its doors and laid off more than 200 people . beal had spent $ 200 million of his own money by that time .\nhe was a space buff , millionaire , and unorthodox libertarian thinker . he was ready for another project . he devoted his energies to researching the viability of beal aerospace .\nbut the window of opportunity to make beal aerospace profitable was tight and closing . competing against the large aerospace companies and nasa ' s new generation space - launch vehicles meant getting a jump on them by creating and launching his rockets within two years . every delay pushed the timetable back and reduced the chance beal ' s company would earn money .\nbeal ' s first major challenge was to design a disposable rocket that could put large payloads in orbit . beal decided on a creature from aerospace history : a multistage behemoth powered by a fuel of hydrogen peroxide cut with kerosene .\nin frisco , beal aerospace plans to construct rockets that will help launch commercial payloads for telecommunications companies , according to comments at a sept . 16 meeting of the frisco city council .\n1 . beal hoped to make beal aero into a money making business . mr . beal ( the man ) , should be admired . his life after beal aero makes for a story of a truly decent person . beal aero was a sad part in his life .\nits common trivia around here that spacex took over the mcgregor site from previous rocket company beal aerospace . the test stands that falcon 9 cores are tested on were built by beal , but it got me wondering what else beal had accomplished while in operation . the answer surprised me . they did quite a bit !\nandy beal and his banks , beal bank and beal bank usa , have donated millions of dollars to colleges and charity sponsorships and to prizes for science and math education .\nit is the largest engine ever built by a private program with no ties or funding by the government . beal aerospace is a fully private company dedicated to build more reliable and economic access to space for the international satellite community .\nthe woman signs you in on a clipboard . the list of visitors is short .\nit ' s so rare anyone comes out here ,\nsays the woman , one of the few people still employed at beal aerospace .\nhe signed up as a peroxide scientist with beal aerospace . bringing the concentrated hydrogen peroxide production in - house cut costs by two - thirds , and with the amount of fuel required , that meant a vast saving .\nandy beal pinches every penny until it squeals ,\ncarden says .\nformer beal aerospace vice president lewis watched the shutdown with interest , having seen beal begin to accept that money and willpower couldn ' t create miracles .\nhe began to realize the scope of the job ,\nlewis says .\nhe began to realize this was no small feat .\nwhen news of the beal aerospace deal reached venezuelan ears , the country fell into deal - killing mode . government officials and diplomats said the launching pad could have military applications and threatened its national security because of u . s . government involvement with beal aerospace . a flustered spoede tried to explain that the government was only involved with export licensing and regulatory matters , but the complaints persisted . a u . n . moderator was called as saber - rattling ensued .\nbeal aerospace technologies inc . has started building a 100 , 000 - square - foot rocket construction plant in frisco . it is reconfiguring facilities on a 124 - acre plot at an old navy base in mcgregor to test rocket engines .\nto address requests for information about our founder , andy beal , beal bank provides this website of authorized reference material . read more\n\u2022shortly after the aerospace company closed , beal went to las vegas and challenged some of the world ' s best poker players to high - stakes games , often donning sunglasses and headphones in an effort to prevent his opponents from reading his face .\nbeal aerospace this time hired peter pritchard , a well - respected researcher with chelonian research institute , an international environmental protection group , to validate its claim that the space launches wouldn ' t hurt sea turtles that lay eggs on the nearby beaches .\nafter squads of beal executives prepare reports on assets for sale , beal peppers them with questions in a room nicknamed the\nfishbowl .\nthe ba - 2 uses hydrogen peroxide and standard aviation fuel as propellants , providing tremendous environmental advantages . propellant is fed to beal aerospace technologies - built engines using helium pressure . this reliable pressure - fed technique negates the use of costly and complicated turbo pumps .\nwelcome to r / spacex , the premier spacex discussion community and the largest fan - run board on the american aerospace company spacex . this board is not an official outlet for spacex information .\na dallas billionaire by the name of andy beal , of beal aerospace , started searching for properties last year . he had his sights on two of the best properties in the nation . one being the $ 100 million property , 10000 hollow way , and the other was one of the crow ' s family properties at 4500 preston rd .\nthe loss of beal aerospace may mean more than the continuing dilemma of expensive space launches . it can also be seen as a discouraging trend in america away from risky ventures , gutsy moves outside stiff government oversight , and the value of an individual to transform the world .\nthe border disputes were simmering nicely when the h2o2 fires at beal aerospace flickered out . publicly , guyana took the collapse with grace . a statement from the prime minister ' s office read :\nthe government entered into the agreement with beal with the full knowledge and understanding that the commercial international space industry is a high - risk competitive business .\ni have mixed feelings [ about beal aerospace ] ,\nhe says .\nit was a great learning experience . looking back , i ' d have done things differently . but if i had known what i know now , i would not have gotten involved .\nbeal aerospace was from near my home town area of dallas texas . i always looked on it as being spacex ' s older brother , especially since the mcgregor facility was purchased from beal . it ' s kind of like a hand - me - down . this write up gives a concise description of beal ' s accomplishments and the forces that caused their shutdown . please enjoy the reading during the current long intermission between flights !\ni really recommend reading the whole interview with beal . it is from june 2014 and speaks a lot about beal ' s choice of launch sites and the challenges of each . beal looked at brownsville too , but ruled it out .\nthe disappointment was real . artist renderings of beal launches hanging in the defunct headquarters always show a rocket blasting from the lifeless rock of sombrero . the rocket is rising from plumes of smoke with\nbeal aerospace\nstamped across the sides , checkered bands painted on its frame so that the brains in the launch command center can tell if the craft is spinning correctly .\nandy beal formulated the beal conjecture , which is a generalization of fermat\u2019s last theorem , and offers a $ 1 , 000 , 000 prize for the solution .\nas the sole owner of beal financial , beal doesn ' t have shareholders to answer to . that suits his independent personality fine , his friend kaplan said .\nwhile beal aerospace recognizes the need for nasa to develop a human rated launch capability for space station and other human missions , we find it inexcusable and intolerable that nasa intends for these subsidized systems to additionally compete for non - human rated missions including cargo for the space station and commercial satellite missions .\nbeal sued the fdic in 2002 . the regulator had taken over operations of an illinois bank in 2001 . it continued making subprime mortgages , some of which beal bank bought . in a lawsuit , beal bank accused the fdic of misrepresenting the mortgages . the agency agreed to pay beal bank $ 90 million in late 2008 .\nas the company progressed , beal recruited more experienced talent . walter lewis , a 30 - year veteran of the aerospace business , was tapped as vice president of business development . lewis brought a wealth of knowledge about satellite customers and their products and was pleased to use that knowledge to advance his field .\nbeal . jpg ( 25 . 11 kb , 500x338 - viewed 3857 times . )\n1 . after cots , spacex hasn ' t . beal wanted to get money .\nwhile beal might prefer a low profile , his business is getting hard to ignore .\nbeal keeps mum when it comes to his methods for determining prices , colleagues say .\none wild card beal will have to deal with is the development of reusable rockets .\nthe emptiness hits home when you explore the cavernous space where they planned to build rockets . not just any rockets : rockets powered by the largest engine developed by anyone in the united states since the apollo space program . the stage one rocket designed by beal aerospace burns three backyard swimming pools of fuel per second .\n\u2022he founded beal aerospace in the mid - ' 90s to compete with nasa and others for satellite launches . in 2000 , the company dazzled spectators with 300 - foot flames at a successful engine test in mcgregor , near waco . it also laid plans to build manufacturing and launch facilities in the caribbean or south america .\nit didn ' t take long for beal aerospace to figure out that setting up your personal rocket program came with its own set of unique problems . the troubles ranged from the typical , such as problems with internal software , to the absurd , such as the nation of venezuela protesting your project to the united nations .\nthere ' s a lot of beal wannabes ,\nsaid danny payne , a former commissioner of the texas department of savings and mortgage lending , a beal bank regulator .\na retired naval weapons research laboratory located near waco , texas , just east of mcgregor , was the site of the extensive rocket engine test program . beal aerospace technologies built its new factory and office space in frisco , texas . this facility supported development of the ba - 2 fabrication methods , and housed the administrative , technical , and executive staff of beal aerospace technologies . it was planned that eventually a coastal site would be secured for a multiple hundred - thousand square foot fabrication and stage assembly plant . this production facility would take over production from the frisco facility , which would then focus on research and development for advanced vehicles in the ba family .\nmeanwhile , beal and legendary activist investor carl icahn are facing off against beal ' s old friend donald trump for control of three atlantic city casinos that went bankrupt a year ago .\nif the opposition wins , beal is out . the opposition party will not have beal in there ,\nreis says .\nhopefully , we ' ll win again .\nthe headquarters of beal aerospace in frisco mirrors its history : hopeful and ambitious birth , thrilling and painful growth , and an early and tragic death . its empty parking lot and vast vacant warehouse spaces are the remnants of a dream so bold it ranged from texas to the jungle nation of guyana to thousands of miles above the planet .\nthe tax agency disallowed deductions beal had taken against $ 1 . 2 billion in income he earned between 2002 and 2004 . ( beal financial is an s corporation , which means its income , losses , deductions and credits pass through to beal ' s personal tax return ) .\nsuriname was less than thrilled to see a rocket launch company set up shop in guyana . visions of missiles raining on suriname must have danced through their heads , and more important , the burst of beal aerospace revenue would have allowed guyana to easily match a recent increase in surinamese arms purchases . no nation is too poor to afford an arms race .\nbeal aerospace was conceived in 1995 as its founder read a magazine article about the coming boom in satellite technology . no one could predict that this boom would plateau in the new millennium , driving satellite and launch companies to the brink . beal saw a problem , and his keen mind sought ways around it like an equation . the problem : expensive launches . the solution :\ndumb\nrocket launches using new twists on older , reliable technology .\nit ' s may 20 , 1999 , and beal is pleading , begging , before congress .\nso did the administration in charge .\nguyana needs a project like that ,\nsays terry reis , honorary consul for guyana in houston , who helped coordinate negotiations with beal aerospace . she rarely puts the spaceport project in past tense , even though it is obviously deceased .\nthe project is wonderful , but the opposition is always in opposition .\ncarden attracted beal ' s attention with his proposal for the x - prize , a contest sponsored by a private space tourism foundation . the x - prize foundation is offering a $ 10 million bounty to the first privately funded craft to carry three people to suborbital space ( 62 miles ) then repeat the feat within two weeks . carden ' s hydrogen peroxide fuel ( which never got past the proposal ) and entrepreneurial spirit seemed a perfect fit for beal aerospace .\nstartup company beal aerospace technologies inc . is in the preliminary stages of designing the ba - 1 expendable liquid - fuel rocket capable of lifting a 17 , 000 - lb . payload into a 180 - mi . circular , low - earth orbit . first launch is tentatively scheduled for january 2000 . ceo andrew beal said the ba - 1 would be a ` ` unique launch vehicle with the potential to dramatically reduce the cost of boosting satellites into space . ' ' beal , the sole stockholder in the dallas - based company , said he is . . .\nthe bureaucracy at beal aerospace may have been slim , but the u . s . government bureaucracy was still a serious hindrance . no problem was greater than the state department ' s refusal to give an export license to the company to ship its rockets out of the country for cheaper launches . the position became a frustrating unknown for the entire company and caused months of expensive delay .\nindustry experts agree that the u . s . competition was a major hindrance , but other factors helped doom his project , including a satellite industry slowdown that surprised beal and most aerospace analysts . the industry was stabilizing . companies were planning for more rapid growth but were blindsided . established satellite companies carrying huge debt loads were ailing ; one declared bankruptcy , and others teetered on the brink .\nbeal ' s mcgregor facility features two additional test stands : a vertical - fire test stand for smaller engines , and a 220 - feet tall vertical - fire stand , currently under construction , for larger engines . the mcgregor test facility also houses a five - ton - per - day hydrogen peroxide concentrator , designed and built by company engineers . headquartered in frisco , texas , near dallas , beal aerospace designs , is building and will launch heavy - lift vehicles for the international satellite community .\nbeal aerospace where building a ' big dumb booster ' . basically the idea is you use really low quality and efficiency , but cheap , technology . that way you have to build a really big booster to get any descent payload since it ' s mass fraction is so low , but ( in theory at least ) it ' s cheaper to develop , build and launch because its so simple .\nif anyone was going to do it , it would be someone like beal . they took him fairly seriously . he was putting most of his bank profits into the project ,\nsays aerospace analyst marco caceres .\nhe wasn ' t wasting a lot of time raising money . . . people thought he was progressing , that this guy could be up and running in a few years .\nit ' s eminently fair to say beal ' s plan was a long shot . that ' s not to say it had no merit . each stage of the business plan was backed by logic , reason , and market sense . satellite launches are prohibitively expensive . the disposable beal aerospace rockets were designed to be cheap and effective , thanks to the combination of their simple old - school design and new lighter construction materials . its rocket fuel was unorthodox but viable . the spaceport could have been built and maintained .\nthese days , the front door of beal aerospace is locked , and knocks go unanswered . three vehicles dot the otherwise empty parking lot , testifying that there is still life at the headquarters of the defunct satellite launch company . all but a handful of the 200 - plus engineers , rocket scientists , and assorted staff have been laid off , and the vacant rows of their parking spaces seem like unmarked graves .\npaper rockets ? mr . beal deserves the respect for putting his money in real terms where his mouth was .\nover the last 18 months , beal has gobbled up loan portfolios from hedge funds , banks and federal regulators .\ncarden wished beal was around more .\nlooking back , if he stepped into the role of project manager , he could have gotten something off the ground . unfortunately , he had many other responsibilities with beal bank .\nandrew beal has been a player on the dallas financial and real - estate scene for more than a decade .\nno other details about beal ' s plans for the plant were available last week . beal has submitted\nincomplete\nplans for its $ 3 . 5 million facility in the stewart creek business park , city officials say .\nat the sad shell of available office space that was once beal aerospace , spoede reaches into a box and plucks a publicity shot of a horizontal rocket test in mcgregor . it pictures a 10 - foot column of flame blasting 300 feet from the barrel of a rocket engine . a bright red truck sits near the lick of fire .\nhe had it freshly painted red and put out there , for scale ,\nspoede says , referring to andy beal .\npeople said he was nuts to put it there .\nthe treaty was yet another hassle in a long string of hassles , and it was hampering beal aerospace ' s viability by throwing a cloak of uncertainty over the program .\nandy had a lot of struggles with it ,\nsays carden .\nthere was nothing military about a 40 - year - old rocket . . . for a month , we couldn ' t talk about the rocket at all .\nspoede walks into the nation ' s federal government office in the steamy capital of georgetown , briefcase in hand and sweat under armpits . behind him , the crowd of protesters are chanting , waving signs , displaying red rage for cameras and reporters . they are a mixed bag of environmentalists , indigenous indians , and guayanese opposition party members , all dedicated to scuttling the south american country ' s deal with beal aerospace .\nboeing has spent millions , no billions by now , on eelvs ,\nsays paul nisbet , an aerospace analyst with jsa research .\nhe was doing everything on his own . . . obviously , he was competing against the federal government , and they are very hard to compete against .\nbeal aerospace fired today the largest liquid rocket engine built since the historic apollo program of the 1960s . the 810 , 000 - pound vacuum thrust hydrogen peroxide / kerosene engine , designated the ba - 810 , is the stage 2 engine for beal\u2019s forthcoming ba - 2 heavy - lift launch vehicle , scheduled for inaugural launch in 2002 . the engine made a 21 - second firing at the company\u2019s engine test facility in mcgregor , texas before a large crowd of company employees , industry and government vips , news media and other > guests .\nbeal _ ba - 2 _ rocket . gif ( 10 . 49 kb , 144x658 - viewed 637 times . )\nmcgregor site was originally a navy ordinance and test site bought by beal . i ' m just not sure if any previous rocket development took place there . beal certainly built the test stands required for the be - 2 , etc .\nas a launch site for the ba - 2 , beal aerospace signed an agreement on 18 december 1997 for the exclusive use of sombrero island in the caribbean for up to 98 years . this lone island was 56 km north - west of anguilla , a dependent territory of the united kingdom . it was well located for due - east launches as well as north and north - east launches for all orbit inclinations of commercial interest .\nthat luck brought him to some strange places , including a desert island that was beal aerospace ' s first choice for a spaceport home . it was called sombrero island , a sad 95 - acre rock about 100 miles from st . croix , belonging to the island nation of anguilla . sombrero island is a simple lump of coral and rock with a lonely lighthouse staffed with even lonelier lighthouse keepers . beal aerospace representatives would sleep on the tip of the island , as far from the squirrelly keepers as possible , spoede says . there are no trees or shrubs on sombrero . the dutch had already raped sombrero island when they strip - mined it for bird guano . it used to be shaped like its\nhat\nnamesake , but all that remains is the brim . the dutch mining operation and severe weather flattened the only parts that peaked well above sea level .\nbeal aerospace fired today the largest liquid rocket engine built since the historic apollo program of the 1960s . the 810 , 000 - pound vacuum thrust hydrogen peroxide / kerosene engine , designated the ba - 810 , is the stage 2 engine for beal ' s forthcoming ba - 2 heavy - lift launch vehicle , scheduled for inaugural launch in 2002 . the engine made a 21 - second firing at the company ' s engine test facility in mcgregor , texas before a large crowd of company employees , industry and government vips , news media and other guests .\nthe privately financed project reached a major milestone on 4 march 2000 when beal aerospace fired the largest liquid rocket engine built since the apollo program . the 3 , 600 kn vacuum thrust hydrogen peroxide / kerosene stage 2 engine , designated the ba - 810 , made a 21 - second firing at the company ' s engine test facility in mcgregor , texas . at that time flights of the launch vehicle were scheduled to begin in 2004 .\nafter paying what the irs said he owed for ' 02 , beal sued for a refund through his southgate master fund partnership .\nthe beal engines were all pressure fed , so they were much lower chamber pressure than a comparable size engine with a turbopump .\naccording to documents filed last year , andrew beal also owned some 900 apartment units in texas , michigan , ohio and missouri .\nbeal aerospace has made significant advances in low cost hydrogen peroxide propulsion systems and continues to believe that low cost and reliable space launch systems are viable and producible by relatively small commercial companies . despite our experience with cost overruns and schedule delays , we were confident of our ability to ultimately succeed in the development of our ba - 2c rocket launch system . the ba - 2c program was the largest privately funded program ever in existence to build a large capacity space launch system .\nit is the largest hydrogen peroxide - propelled engine ever built . hydrogen peroxide was first developed as a rocket propellant in the 1930s , then was replaced in later years for more potent alternatives like liquid oxygen . advances in engine design and chemical engineering , pioneered at beal aerospace , have led to a rediscovery of hydrogen peroxide and its operational and environmental advantages . hydrogen peroxide , for example , is stored and handled at ambient temperature , rather than cryogenic temperatures like other propellants .\nbeal aerospace got caught in this dilemma when it tried to launch from south american spaceports . the company needed the state department to sign off on export licenses and wasn ' t getting a good response .\nthere was a key individual or two in the state department who had reservations ,\nsays spoede , declining to get into deeper detail . to break the institutional deadlock would have taken a supreme effort involving lobbyists and pubic relations drives in washington , d . c .\nbut it folded later in 2000 , with beal saying it couldn ' t compete with nasa ' s\nsubsidized launch systems .\nbeal spent an estimated $ 200 million on the project , according to press reports , though he has never confirmed that figure .\nbut beal didn ' t build it . he picked it up at a discount when its former owner moved its employees to houston .\nhe pauses and gives his epitaph on beal ' s dream :\ni guess it ' s hard to be a genius .\nlike a bird of prey , beal ' s mind is wired to spot and seize opportunities . when the savings - and - loan crisis was eviscerating texas ' financial industry and shutting down banks , beal decided to open one and began buying defaulted bank loans for as little as 40 cents on the dollar . beal bank launched in 1988 with $ 3 million . it would become a billion - dollar enterprise .\nin a september interview , a company official said beal was looking to jump into the booming business of launching commercial satellites for telecommunications companies .\nlockheed and boeing are also in the eelv market , but lockheed is less aggressive for the time being . lockheed ' s eelv , called atlas 5 , will not even compete for government contracts against boeing because the air force already assigned most of the future satellite payloads to boeing , which will launch from a specially built spaceport on vandenberg air force base in california . both boeing and lockheed will receive government subsidies to get satellites in orbit cheaper and be in a position to compete with beal aerospace in the private sector .\n1 . if you compare the amount , or even the percentage of mr . beal ' s investment compared with todays so called\ncommercial\na federal judge ruled that the deductions should not be allowed , but also held that beal acted in good faith , so penalties were not appropriate .\nofficials of the company would not comment for this story , saying they wanted to wait until a march 19 press briefing on beal ' s plans .\nlewis ' job with beal aerospace was decidedly different from previous work at megacorps such as hughes and boeing .\nit was great in that respect . there was kind of an entrepreneurial spirit there . i always thought we were competing against the big boys . i enjoyed that ,\nlewis says .\ni did find it a little difficult working for a single individual . . . it was a plus and a minus . the company could be nimble and make quick decisions , but he could get out of bed and change his mind .\nthis is a remarkable achievement for our program ,\nsaid company founder and ceo andrew beal .\nour program started small in 1997 , with a vision to build a more reliable , more economic means to space for the international satellite community . after a steady stream of successes in our engine development and composite - tank programs , we ' re beginning to generate a lot of attention . building the largest liquid engine in 30 years is an extraordinary achievement \u2013 particularly for a private company .\nthe engine marks several milestones in the aerospace community :\nleased by beal from the city . the navy used to do solid rocket work there after world war ii . jato bottles among other things were tested there . there ' s an informative aiaa article somewhere on the history of the bluebonnet ordnance plant , from wwii up to the beal / spacex days .\nbeal bank ' s average return on equity , a measure of profitability , was more than 25 percent over the last five years , compared with an industry average of 6 . 7 percent , according to snl financial . the number for beal bank nevada , a sister bank , was 11 . 6 percent .\npolitically , beal has described himself as a libertarian , and he ' s a believer in limited government . he and his wife are major republican donors .\nin an nice wrap up , beal was interviewed ( pdf ) on his thoughts on spacex and specifically the mcgregor site . he had this to say :\nunfortunately , development of a reliable low cost system is simply not enough to insure commercial viability . several uncertainties remain that are totally beyond our control and put our entire business at risk . the most insurmountable risk is the desire of the u . s . government and nasa to subsidize competing launch systems . nasa has embarked on a plan to develop a \u0093second generation\u0094 launch system that will be subsidized by u . s . taxpayers and that will compete directly with the private sector . in my capacity as founder and chairman of beal aerospace , i previously testified to a congressional subcommittee that government subsidies to competing launch providers constituted the private sector ' s biggest business risk . nonetheless , nasa remains committed to such an effort , and congress last week approved an initial $ 290 million to begin an effort that nasa declares will result in the government funding of one or two human rated subsidized launch systems within 5 years . while beal aerospace recognizes the need for nasa to develop a human rated launch capability for space station and other human missions , we find it inexcusable and intolerable that nasa intends for these subsidized systems to additionally compete for non - human rated missions including cargo for the space station and commercial satellite missions .\nthat plot includes an existing bunker and a rocket thrust stand , which beal is retrofitting , city officials say . the company plans to build an additional thrust stand .\nfact is that just when things were getting interesting , the firm was shut down . i don ' t consider the company a failure as mr beal pulled the plug .\nnot many years ago , lenders were bagging profits by making loan after loan after ill - fated loan . andy beal saw the easy money and ran the other way .\nwithout satellites going into orbit , a launch service company is grounded . the pond was going dry , and the fish were dying , leaving birds like beal to starve .\nbeal ' s rockets will be expendable , meaning they can only be used once . the company will face competition from much larger competitors such as lockheed martin and boeing .\nhe shields his computer keyboard and screen with pieces of cardboard so no one else can see . the executives leave without knowing how beal determines what he is willing to bid .\ncarden began distancing himself from beal in early 1999 , becoming an independent contractor employed by beal under a six - month contract . when beal folded his hand , carden simply accepted the previous isu offer to market his fuel . the school gets two - thirds of the royalties for its help and the intellectual property rights , and the scientists get free marketing and the intellectual gravitas of having university affiliation . now , the scientist who was outraged at government bureaucracy is just another defense contractor peddling his wares to nasa and the air force .\nnot that beal is crowing about it . he tries hard to avoid publicity . he declined to be interviewed for this article , although he eventually agreed to confirm facts in it .\nbeal lives in highland park with his wife and their four children . he also has two children with his first wife . his eldest daughter is expecting his first grandchild next month .\nmeasuring 1 . 6 km long by 0 . 6 km , the island featured a lighthouse which was the first landfall for ships approaching from europe . this territory was to be transformed into the beal aerospace launch site , featuring a horizontal vehicle integration building on one end of the island and a launch pad at the opposite end . a runway would link the island to the mainland for personnel and high - value cargo transport . a heavy - load roadway would link the integration building to the launch pad . a small port area to the south - west of the integration building was to be used for transport of rocket stages , propellants , and heavy equipment and supplies via barge and ship .\ni am a good guy made to look like a bad guy for doing what every taxpayer does - appropriately use the law to minimize my taxes ,\nbeal told forbes last year .\nthe company , which is controlled by dallas banker and apartment owner d . andrew beal , also says it has a 98 - year lease on a caribbean island from which to launch payloads .\nnor has beal disclosed much about what it is going to do on a 124 - acre plot it has leased at the 10 , 000 - acre navy weapons industrial reserve plant in mcgregor .\nbeal considered all kinds of new launch concepts . he was initially very intrigued by the simplicity of solid propellant motors . but he wanted to develop new concepts on how a rocket might be designed and manufactured using a totally new and vertically integrated low - cost production methodology . after spending considerable time with industry engineers and professionals , beal concluded that he must distance his new effort from the existing mindset in the industry where government and military contracts were the norm . beal decided to\ngo it alone\nand develop at his own expense totally new rocket and related manufacturing and launch facilities .\ndowntown - - a dallas company headed by the majority stakeholder in beal financial corp . is quietly assembling what it says is a $ 250 million program to build and launch commercial rockets into space .\nhe owns nearly all the shares of beal financial corp . , the shell corporation for profitable beal bank . for the nine months ended sept . 30 , the bank reported net income of $ 66 . 1 million on revenues of $ 145 . 7 million . that compares with profits of $ 44 . 8 million and sales of $ 143 . 5 million for the same period in 1996 .\npropellant tanks are composite filament - wound structures , making them very lightweight , durable and strong . beal operates one of the world ' s largest filament winding machines at its facility in frisco , texas .\ndelays and unexpected hassles meant cost overruns . beal was the sole investor in the company , and while this meant he need not explain the delays to anyone , it also meant that no one was accountable to anyone but beal . former employees say most of the problems were controllable , if not routine .\nyes , there were issues , but they weren ' t deal killers ,\nspoede says .\nbut marco caceres , space analyst at the fairfax , va . - based teal group , says the market is big enough - - and growing fast enough - - for beal to grab a slice .\nbeal , already beset with export licenses and diplomatic quarrels over his proposed spaceport , claimed a massive subsidy program for government - contracted launch companies doomed the start - up ' s chances to make a profit .\nbeal , a native of lansing , michigan , was attending michigan state university when he began buying and selling rental property to pay for school . when he transferred to baylor university , his interest in real estate was still high . in waco , the young beal bought a dilapidated apartment complex with the aim to fix it , rent it , and then sell it . the market and industry proved so lucrative that beal dropped out of baylor and devoted his full energies to real estate . by 1978 , he had relocated and was dealing real estate in dallas , a popular roost for entrepreneurial spirits and cravers of fast money .\nbeal ' s mind has been active with self - education since he dropped out of baylor . math has been his first and steady love : oates says he ' s spotted his friend working on complex equations to pass the time on air flights . not content with simple self - improvement , beal sought to make an intellectual and scientific mark through his hobbies . his money became a vehicle to leave a profound mark .\nsince beal closed up shop about 2000 and musk formed spacex about 2001 - 2002 , elon must have had discussions with mr beal about the business environment and his reasoning . i always felt he threw in the towel a bit to early . that is certainly based on hind site and the launch market looked pretty bad at that point , but most business goes in cycles so the market had to come back , eventually .\ngetting a good price is key to beal ' s business model . if there ' s an insight at the heart of what he does , it ' s that markets sometimes put the wrong price on risk .\nwe give andy the information , and he decides the pricing ,\nsaid one beal bank executive , who spoke on condition of anonymity .\ni do not know how he arrives at the pricing .\ni had never been to texas ,\nbeal told the dallas morning news in 1997 .\nmy plan was to finish college at baylor , but i got busy starting little businesses and never did .\nsince then , nasa has changed course and is now aiming to support private - sector companies . space exploration technologies , a company led by entrepreneur elon musk , is using beal ' s old facilities in mcgregor .\nmy fear is that the fed has little more understanding of the stench of the garbage than many of the current owners who bought all these debt instruments issued about 2004 ,\nbeal said in the ad .\nsix months later , the nation crashed into its worst financial crisis since the 1930s . providing the fuel were the kinds of shortsighted loans beal avoided making while other lenders were ringing up profits just a few years before .\n2 of the beal engine bells are on display at the frontiers of flight museum in dallas . one inside and 1 outside . here are a couple of pics i took of one of em a few months ago .\nbeal lent nearly $ 500 million to the casinos , which carry trump ' s name , and he recently sold a majority of that loan to icahn . a hearing is set for tuesday in a new jersey bankruptcy court .\nbeal ended up bidding on a waco apartment building instead . he won with a bid of $ 217 , 500 - $ 17 , 500 of his own money and a $ 200 , 000 loan , according to craig .\ncontacted by a book reviewer for the news in 2005 , beal described his poker days as\nnot much of a story . i went to las vegas , got interested in playing poker and that ' s it .\neverybody in the banking business follows beal bank ,\nsaid jim gardner , a banking industry veteran and chairman of commerce street capital , a dallas - based investment bank .\nit ' s such an unusual operation .\nbeal bank ' s glass - domed headquarters sits along the dallas north tollway in plano , near a mall , some fields , several corporate campuses and two plano water towers . the lobby glitters with shiny granite and polished wood .\ndaniel andrew beal grew up in a middle - class family in lansing , mich . , with an older brother and a younger sister . his mother was a secretary in the state government ; his father was a mechanical engineer .\nbeal was staring at stiff , government - funded competition in eelv and rlv markets , an uncertain spaceport project , a problematic rocket system , increasing costs , and a slow market . in september 2000 , he cut half of the staff , but company officials refused to say the company was shutting down . when congress approved $ 290 million in subsidies a month later , as part of nasa ' s space launch initiative , beal decided to abort his mission .\ni remember beal , and being excited about his technology . of course , the gov ' t had to have assured access to space , so was funding the eelv developments around the same time . beal wanted those vehicles to be legally restricted to gov ' t launches ; said the commercial market would be unfair if it included vehicles who ' s development was government funded . when he didn ' t get his way , he took his marbles and went home .\nin 1976 , 21 - year - old beal , the son of an engineer and a state government employee , attended a property auction in waco . the move would sow the seeds of a personal fortune of lone star state proportions .\nbeal h2o2 / kerosene rocket engine . 3600 kn . development 1990 ' s . pressure - fed engine with composite ablative chamber and nozzle . helium pressurant . thrust declines to 50 % of initial value before shutdown . isp = 282s .\nbeal never struck me as someone who was in it for the money . he was doing it more out of passion ,\nsays caceres , senior space analyst at the teal group , a fairfax , virginia - based consulting firm .\nin april 1998 , the iowan met beal at the bank headquarters in dallas .\ni had a very good impression . i never felt like he was a millionaire ,\ncarden says .\ni mean , he flies economy .\nlots of beal and spacex and other\nnew space\ngoodness in there from one of the few that have stood in the shoes as a private spaceflight company , a truly unique perspective we don ' t often get candid answers from .\nbeal ' s friend and banking peer oates takes a moment to decry a government that stepped on the private sector .\nthe government should be pushing new technologies while the andy beals of the world commercialize it within the best business model .\nthe government is appealing the judge ' s ruling disallowing the imposition of penalties , a department of justice spokesman said . beal is appealing the disallowance of the deductions and waiting for the irs to return the penalties , according to a lawyer representing him .\nbeal took out a full - page ad in the wall street journal on march 18 , 2008 . wall street investment bank bear stearns had just failed , and the federal reserve agreed to fund billions of dollars of the bank ' s riskiest assets .\nat the heart of this dream is andrew beal , self - made billionaire and amateur math genius , one of those rare people who have enough cunning , money , vision , money , ambition , and money to drag his vision into reality . what reality did to beal ' s dream is not a lesson in hubris aimed at rich men but rather a warning for any visionary or uber - achiever : the world may not let you change it , and for reasons that may not make sense .\nif you compare the amount , or even the percentage of mr . beal ' s investment compared with todays so called\ncommercial\nits very much an apples vs oranges story . today ' s\ncommercials\ntake taxpayer money to fund their companies .\nto do this , one must have a spaceport , a cape canaveral for the private sector . beal endeavored to build his own spaceport somewhere close to the equator , where his rockets could gain momentum from earth ' s rapid spin and save on fuel .\na new thrust chamber was fitted for today ' s tests . the chamber used in the previous two tests is undergoing analysis at beal ' s engineering and assembly facility in frisco , texas , near dallas , and will return to the stand for future tests .\nwow , thanks for the info , its a shame i never knew about this . i also find interesting this sentence :\nin 1995 , a magazine article sparked beal ' s interest in satellites and new proposed low earth orbit constellations . . .\n.\nthe first time i played him heads - up , it was like taking candy from a baby ,\nsaid howard lederer , a beal opponent .\nby the end , he was a very formidable opponent . it was extraordinary to watch his progress .\ni think he considers himself a lucky person ,\nsays brad oates , vice chairman of bluebonnet savings and loan and a friend of beal ' s for more than a decade .\nhe knows whoever is born in this country has won the lottery .\nnot only did andy beal close on the $ 100 million property but it is rumored that he also has 4500 preston road under contract . when you have $ 11 billion , i guess buying a couple multi - multi - million dollar properties is just another day .\nbeal bank got its charter in 1985 , but it didn ' t get federal deposit insurance until three years later . the bank launched with $ 3 million in capital in 1988 . by then , the texas oil and real estate bust was devastating the local banking industry .\nit seems in many ways that andrew beal ' s ideas were listened to , and spacex is the benefactor of that groundwork both figuratively in the case of the evolved politics of cots , crs , and ccdev , but also literally with the contribution mcgregor test site itself .\nbeal was 35 when the bank was founded . it grew into the largest privately held lending institution in dallas and is still raging , frequently ranking first among all u . s . banks and savings and loans , judged on return on equity over a five - year period .\ni always thought the environmental concerns were bogus ,\nspoede says . an environmental assessment by a washington firm hired by beal stated sombrero was not unique as a nesting site , has no endangered species , and provides nesting sites to a very small percentage of caribbean seabirds ."]}
{"id": 53742, "summary": [{"text": "the pointe of view winery is a winery located in the north-central part of north dakota , united states half a mile south of burlington , in the minot area .", "topic": 7}, {"text": "licensed in april 2002 , it was the first federally licensed and bonded winery in north dakota , the last state of the united states to have a federally licensed winery , marking the first time when there was at least one federally licensed and bonded winery in all fifty states . ", "topic": 14}], "title": "pointe of view winery", "paragraphs": ["the owners of pointe of view winery near minot took 16 years of hobby winemaking and created the first north dakota winery .\npointe of view winery , 8413 19th ave . nw . , is located about four miles west of minot .\non april 17 , 2002 the pointe of view winery was approved by the atf as bonded winery bw - nd - 1 , making pointe of view winery the first federally bonded winery in north dakota , the last state in the union to have one .\nthis year , pointe of view winery joined with dakota hills winery in knox and bear creek winery in fargo to make up the\nnorth dakota winery trail .\nthe three - stop journey offers travelers a taste of what the state has to offer .\npointe of view markets its products at various wine festivals , pride of dakota shows and craft shows . it sells some of its wine to distributors , but a majority of its sales are to winery visitors .\nsince 2002 , when owner jeff peterson opened north dakota ' s first licensed winery , pointe of view winery ( urltoken ) , until today , the list of producers has grown to 12 , with two more getting licensed this year and two more in development .\npointe of view currently offers 18 different wines , with several new varieties on the way . about 90 percent of the wines ' ingredients are north dakota products , a majority from growers 10 to 20 miles from the winery .\nviewpointe offers wines from\na different pointe of view\n. one of the main draws of viewpointe , besides the delicious wines , is the patio . located on a bluff overlooking lake erie\u2019s north shore , the winery offers a picturesque view of landscaped lawns and clear blue water . the main property is a sprawling mansion inspired by the mettawas , a luxury hotel in nearby kingsville built in 1890 by hiram walker . come experience the view for yourself .\nthe pointe of view winery is not the world ' s largest ; in fact it probably ranks as one of the smallest . but , as the old saying goes : good things come in small packages . our group had a great afternoon listening to the owner explain the operation . . .\nkeuka lake wine trail member vineyard view winery is a fifth generation grape farm in the heart of the finger lakes , overlooking the picturesque keuka lake . the focus of our winery is to create a great product and atmosphere for you to enjoy , from our wine to our deep rooted vineyards . our quality product , family history , and breathtaking view , will leave you with a new appreciation of the finger lakes .\npointe of view is north dakota\u2019s first winery specializing in native fruit , grape and honey wines , as well as , limited offerings of brandy , vodka and whiskey produced from north dakota products . free tastings , and on and off sale available . outdoor deck seating overlooking the souris valley and a hiking trail are added attractions . birders welcome .\nclaim this business to view business statistics , receive messages from prospective customers , and respond to reviews .\nthe winery ' s guided tours feature a look at the equipment used and explanations by the owners of fruit collection , processing and bottling . the winery has produced about 30 , 000 bottles of wine in the last five years .\nvisiting niagara ? audi magazine suggests pondview winery as a ' must see ' destination .\nour wines are now available in the tasting room at the winery . see bottom of page to order wines online .\nthe european sensibility of our winery and the niagara wine we produce is rooted in our italian heritage , which is a big part of the pondview experience .\nramspoint winery | ramspoint winery educates and teaches colorado state university agricultural sciences students oenology and viticulture to make colorado wine with colorado grapes grown at the experiment station center . go rams !\nit is so relaxing to have a glass of wine and look over the valley . quiet and a beautiful view . they also have great wine made right here in burlington\nat sheldrake point winery we produce distinctive estate wines that showcase the quality of our finger lakes vineyard . each of our estate wines is crafted to take advantage of the flavor and character of the grapes grown on our 50 + acre site overlooking cayuga lake .\nquant spot , good wine and samples are free . nice deck to sit at with a spectacular view . very small , nice for a quick visit .\nthe business made national news with its 2002 grand opening . not only was it the first winery in the state , but north dakota was the last of the 50 states to open a winery . there are now about a half - dozen wineries in the state .\nthis review is the subjective opinion of a tripadvisor member and not of tripadvisor llc .\nthis ros\u00e9 is a beautiful representation of the quality of our cayuga lake vineyard and the cool - climate of the finger lakes . more \u00bb\nnorth dakota ' s first winery , specializing in native fruit , grape and honey wines . free tastings . on . . .\nwe are located in the heart of temecula wine country . surrounded by 300 acres of mature vineyards and by views of rolling hills , we are a short drive from most of southern california .\nthe whole idea of people visiting the winery is they want to try north dakota ,\nsaid jeff peterson . he and his wife , diana , own the winery along with friends cindy and ken enggleston .\nso we don ' t use fruit that isn ' t native to north dakota .\nwow . what an awesome place . cute and quaint winery and shop . family owned . the family who runs this . . .\n\u2022 agassiz shores orchard and vineyard \u2014 owned by mark vining , just north off the absaraka exit . mark operates the rookery rock winery , with four acres of vineyards and eight acres of orchards . call ( 701 ) 280 - 2470 .\nalso found along the 10 - mile stretch of river - bottom trail is a woodland view made famous by a 1831 george catlin painting , and a buffalo jump site . a\nbuffalo jump\nwas a hunting technique used by american indians , in which they would herd buffalo over the edge of a cliff .\nthe fruit used in the wine - making process includes chokecherries , rhubarb , juneberries and apples . local honey also is used , and the winery has about an acre of vineyard where it grows grapes .\nthe ranch also includes more than 200 head of cattle and acres of peas , oats , corn and alfalfa . it spans about two and a half miles of the missouri river .\nviewpointe was conceived through careful and considerate planning , embracing a vision from a truly regional perspective . viewpointe ' s mission is to showcase essex county ' s fine wine and culinary diversity . with a breathtaking view of lake erie ' s north shore , viewpointe makes for an ideal destination for any occasion .\n\u2022 bear creek winery \u2014 owned by sue and rod ballinger , just south of fargo , they have a fantastic petite pearl that to date has proved cold hardy and produces a delicious , full - bodied red wine . go to urltoken .\nthe two - story winery is located on a hill overlooking the souris river valley . peterson converted his detached , four - stall garage into a production area , tasting room and storage .\n\u2022 wolf creek winery \u2014 owned by randy albrecht and located near coleharbor , wolf creek produces wine from cold - hardy grapes and native fruits from along the lake . go to urltoken .\nat the top of your firefox window , to the left of the web address , you should see a green lock . click it .\nnorth dakota ' s first winery , specializing in native fruit , grape and honey wines . free tastings . on and off sale available . outdoor deck seating overlooking the souris valley and a hiking trail available . birders welcome ! a bounty of birds to observe .\n\u2022 4 elements winery \u2014 owned by lisa and greg cook , just south and east of casselton . the cooks are developing five grape wine varieties , with one in particular that is bound to become a favorite , brianna , a white . go to urltoken .\nmedium - bodied with soft aromatics of dried flowers and fresh red berries . this gamay noir is a beautiful representation for the quality of our cayuga lake vineyard and the cool climate of the finger lakes . more \u00bb\nthis 589 - acre state park along the largest remaining tract of publicly owned , undeveloped missouri river floodplain offers a variety of accommodations for overnight visitors .\none of the members of the research team is john stenger , a ph . d . candidate carrying on germplasm work , a process of using living tissue from which new plants can be grown , employing a technique developed by tyler kabanat of the university of saskatchewan . the goal is to develop\nsuper cold - hardy\ngrape cultivars that can survive temperatures of at least 40 below , and produce a good - tasting wine at the same time .\nthis light white wine is crisp and refreshing . aromas of fresh fruit and a hint of floral notes greet the nose and give this wine a summer freshness . the palate has alluring flavours of lychee , grapefruit , and green apple .\nwow . what an awesome place . cute and quaint winery and shop . family owned . the family who runs this are some of the nicest people we have met in north dakota . the wine is very good . many different flavors to choose . they have a spot on . . .\nnorth dakota ' s first winery , specializing in native fruit , grape and honey wines . free tastings . on & off sale available . outdoor deck seating overlooking the souris valley and a hiking trail available . case discount is on lots of 12 . november - march we only ship on monday mornings at 8 am ( central time ) because of the cold weather conditions .\nbefore summer vacations are over and the kids are back in school , make plans to visit some of these wine pioneers and enjoy some of their good wine .\nthe gentleman that helped us was very nice and knowledgeable about the wine . you get a free tasting , which is awesome . glasses of wine are affordable . lots of sweet wines , just a couple semi - sweet . very good rhubarb wines ! the seating area is windy , but welcome to north dakota : it ' s so cute and the view is pretty ! a nice little spot to hang out . i would definitely suggest checking this place out !\nwe hope these training and research experiences will help forge highly capable and committed members of the wine industry , whether they choose to stay in colorado or go elsewhere . we intend that these students and interns will interact with the industry through the ram\u2019s point winery to facilitate better learning and performance for all involved .\nclick safari in the menu bar at the top of the screen , then preferences .\nit ( north dakota ) is an awesome place to visit when you combine all of the rich history and culture , along with the beautiful scenery and the wide variety of events ,\ncoleman said .\nthere ' s just a lot of different opportunities .\nmade from up to 7 different varieties of locally grown and harvested apples . very popular .\nsweet white wine with a pleasant floral bouquet giving it the character of a german white .\nnorth dakota tourism went through a long list of the state ' s best - kept secrets , and came up with a few examples of what it has to offer . a more complete list of north dakota summer vacation destinations and events can be found at its web site - urltoken .\n, amazing wine ( and root beer ) , but most of all wonderful people . : )\n2000 - 2018 \u00a9 ratebeer , llc . all rights reserved . privacy policy | terms of service\nclick the gear in the upper - right hand corner of the window , then internet options .\na norsk favorite . popular with others as well . a blend of honey and apple wines .\nwe loved seeing free roaming chickens and roosters . the tasting was free , which is so cool . we got to try all of the wine , cider , and mead they have , plus two vodkas . i ' ve never had or heard of rhubarb wine or vodka before , but so glad i got to try it . we also got a little tour of where they make the wine and liquor . we ended up buying 4 bottles of wine and 1 bottle of mead . great experience\nit ' s a quiet , rustic experience ,\nsaid advertising manager linda wrangham .\nlots of history . lewis and clark did go through here ; there ' s documented proof of that .\nat the top of your chrome window , near the web address , click the green lock labeled secure .\nlisten to live music while you celebrate the taste of summer with pondview rose and a strawberry caprese salad .\nnice novelty for our part of the world . they give a fun little tour , and are very hospitable .\nwe try to make it fun ,\npeterson said .\na lot of people are pleasantly surprised .\n\u00a9 copyright 2018 the bismarck tribune , 707 e . front ave bismarck , nd | terms of use | privacy policy\na lovey spot to stop and unwind . nice selection of wines and gifts . free samples and inexpensively . . .\ndry version of our apple wine . this one ' s been aged in oak barrels for the dry wine lover .\nwine grapes are considered a high - value crop , which comes under the purview of harlene hatterman - vallenti , professor and assistant department head in north dakota state university ' s department of plant sciences . with her research team of graduate students and technicians , strides have been sufficiently made to give the north dakota grape and wine association members some bragging rights .\nwinery hours and location currently , we are shipping wine to the following states : ak , ca , fl , id , il , la , mn , mo , nd , ne , nv , nh , nm , oh , or , dc , va , wv , wy november - march we only ship on mondays .\nwe have farmed our vineyards since 1984 , opened our winery in 2003 , became innkeepers in 2012 and have since become the benchmark for great service among temecula wineries . our motto is \u201cif you like it , it\u2019s good wine . \u201d\u2122 we invite you to visit temecula and enjoy a day , or stay , in the country .\nscattered showers and thunderstorms . high 84f . winds se at 10 to 15 mph . chance of rain 50 % . .\nat the top - right hand corner of the window , click the button with three dots on it , then settings .\nour ice wines are made in the classic way . this elegant wine has it\u2019s origins in a select block of our estate cabernet franc grapes left to freeze on the vine and hand - harvested at dawn in the winter of 2017 . more \u00bb\ndeep , rich , dark red wine with a full body , fruity character and lovely bouquet with a hint of oak .\n* tripadvisor llc is not a booking agent and does not charge any service fees to users of our site . . . (\nat the top of your opera window , near the web address , you should see a gray location pin . click it .\nunder website use of location services , click prompt for each website once each day or prompt for each website one time only .\nanother member of the team , undergraduate brittany olson , is using pruning and leaf removal to ripen grapes and encourage cold tolerance .\nnorth dakota residents and visitors may need to look further than billboards and travel brochures to find many of the state ' s hidden surprises .\nmissouri river lodge , 140 42nd ave . n . w . , is located about nine miles north of stanton on county road 37 .\nvisitors are welcome to watch the steps involved in wine making . the wine is usually in various tanks and stages of completion , depending on the time of year . different fruits are processed at different times , starting with rhubarb and honey in early summer and apples in the fall .\nthe bed and breakfast is located on a 2 , 000 - acre working ranch on the missouri river in the heart of lewis and clark country .\n- is it possible for our classic rhubarb wine to get any better ? maybe . a touch of strawberry to compliment an already great tasting wine .\n- a norsk favorite . popular with others as well . a blend of honey and apple wines . silver medal winner at indy international wine competition .\n- made with up to 5 different varieties of locally grown and harvested apples . very popular . silver medal winner at the american wine society competition .\nron smith , a retired ndsu extension horticulturist , writes weekly about his love of wine and its history . readers can reach him at tuftruck1 @ urltoken .\nfull - bodied , rich red wine . a sweeter version of our original chokecherry wine .\nlike grandpa used to make .\nuniquely north dakota .\nour best seller and medal winner at the american wine society competition . to quote one of our customers ,\nreally rhubarbyish , i love it .\nexperienced\nteamsters\ndrive each horse - or mule - powered contraption at speeds of 3 to 4 mph . the wagon train also includes a chuck wagon .\n- our best seller and medal winner at the american wine society competition . to quote one of our customers ,\nreally rhubarbyish , i love it .\nit ' s a little piece of heaven that ' s tucked away along the river , that you can ' t see until you get here ,\nwrangham said .\nthe covered wagon train family adventure will be held june 24 - 30 . the six - day journey covers about 15 miles a day for a total of 75 to 80 miles .\npeople come here largely to get away from it all . to go where it ' s quiet , to enjoy nature and to develop family experiences that don ' t hinge on having any sort of an electrical device for entertainment ,\nsaid cross ranch seasonal interpreter chip cartwright .\nthe park was left primitive to preserve the natural beauty of the missouri river .\nthe wagon train consists primarily of canvas - topped , flare - boxed , wooden - wheeled wagons , similar to those used by the pioneer families who came to the dakotas in the 1800s .\nregistration and orientation is scheduled for june 24 at fort seward park . the park , once the site of a u . s . infantry post , is located on a hill overlooking jamestown .\nthe year - round campground offers dozens of primitive campsites and a few with electricity . rv campsites , shower and toilet facilities , and three log cabins also are available . two of the log cabins are open throughout the year , while the third is available september through may . rental costs are $ 60 per night , and guests are advised to make reservations at least a year in advance .\ncross ranch state park , 1403 river road , is located between washburn and center , about 12 miles southeast of hensler . brown signs mark the way to the park along highways 200 and 25 .\nwill kincaid / tribune . andy brunen , of new salem , rests in his hammock while listening to the missouri river bluegrass and old time music festival at cross ranch state park during the 2005 festival .\na lovey spot to stop and unwind . nice selection of wines and gifts . free samples and inexpensively priced wine . beautiful spot to enjoy the wine while watching birds , deer , and trains pass by .\non my dads side his brother was partial owner in the past and all i heard was good things . id love to visit and pick the brains of these wonderful people . honestly im just as intrigued with 98 . 1 .\nwe have about 1 , 200 square feet , and we ' re using every bit of it , and then some ,\nhe said .\nit ' s plain jane outside , but inside it ' s a warm , relaxed atmosphere .\nwe ' re set up as such that we ' re easy to find . a lot of folks come off the beaten trail to visit us ,\npeterson said .\nwe see people from about every state and some from other countries .\na private dock is available for guests to tie up their boats . watercraft must be launched at a public dock , about three miles upriver , near the garrison dam tailrace . state record chinook salmon and brown , rainbow and cutthroat trout were caught within 20 miles of the lodge .\ni think people need to consider north dakota for their summer vacation because of the diversity we offer ,\nsaid sara otte coleman with north dakota tourism .\nwhether they ' re an outdoor enthusiast or they want a more relaxing vacation , there ' s opportunities for either .\nthe house near stanton was converted into a bed and breakfast in 1998 . seven bedrooms are available , each with its own private bathroom , television , telephone , internet and radio alarm clock . parties of one to 20 are welcome , and room prices range from $ 65 to $ 90 , depending on room size .\n\u2022 uncorked \u2014 owned by kathy swiontek , 1700 32nd ave . s . , fargo . kathy ' s store sells take - home wine - making supplies and assists customers to create their own batches of wine , which are processed at uncorked . the customers get to sprinkle the yeast to start their own batch , then bottle it upon completion . i can give personal testimony to this being fun , as i take my wine history students to her store every fall semester . the students get a kick out of filling their own bottles , corking and placing labels on them . she also performs processing services for red trail vineyard , using their own grapes .\neach june since 1969 , the nonprofit organization - created to preserve , protect and promote the history of north dakota - hosts a wagon train . this year ' s event ,\nrivertrail to ellendale ,\nwill start at fort seward park , overlooking jamestown , and end at ellendale . ellendale will celebrate its 125th anniversary this year .\nour purpose is to teach students and interns to visualize and produce high quality commercial wines , from colorado grown grapes , that reflect our terroir and are both innovative and pleasing to customers . this involves making wines from both established and newly introduced grape cultivars . it also involves researching distinctive blends and styles of wines that can create new market niches for the colorado industry .\nthe state park also offers its guests access to the adjacent 5 , 000 - acre cross ranch nature preserve . all the heavily wooded land was once part of a vast cattle ranch that was donated to the state in 1989 to celebrate the north dakota centennial . the ranch operated with theodore roosevelt ' s\nmaltese cross\nbrand , which is now displayed in various spots throughout the park , cartwright said .\nsome clouds . a stray shower or thunderstorm is possible . low 68f . winds ese at 10 to 20 mph .\nsummer hotspots like fort abraham lincoln state park , medora and the international peace garden have taught and entertained vacationers for decades , but there ' s other attractions that often go unnoticed .\nfrom wagon trains and wineries to wildlife refuges and dinosaur museums , the possibilities continue to multiply .\nnearby attractions include fort mandan , the knife river indian villages , power plant tours and the lewis and clark interpretive center in washburn . famous explorers captain meriwether lewis and william clark camped across the river from the ranch during their expedition .\nsharp - tail grouse blinds are available by reservation for a chance to observe the birds ' annual mating ritual . a nearby boat ramp offers anglers access to the river ' s walleye , northern pike and bass . canoe and kayak rentals also are available .\nan extensive trail system allows visitors to explore the nature preserve on their own or on guided tours . nature and living history activities are held most summer weekends , and hourlong performances are showcased at the local amphitheater on friday and saturday nights .\nthe park also hosts the missouri river bluegrass and old time music festival . the 18th annual festival scheduled for july 9 - 11 will feature national headliners , as well as local talent .\nthis is a fun place to be if you ' re looking to relax and get away from the 9 to 5 ,\ncartwright said .\nthe lodge offers a comfortable night ' s rest , peace and quiet , and good food ,\nwrangham said .\nthree nearby trails are available for hiking , biking or horseback riding . golf carts also are available . the trails lead to an ancient indian village site and\nhigh butte effigy turf cut turtle effigy ,\nan american indian ceremonial site .\nbird watchers can expect to find several bald and golden eagle nesting sites . other local bird varieties include mourning doves , western and eastern kingbird , lazuli bunting , indigo bunting , swainson ' s hawk , red - tailed hawk , red - headed woodpecker , hairy woodpecker , gold finch , yellow - throated warbler , cedar wax wings , sand piper , american kestrel and great crested flycatcher .\nfort seward inc . will offer people a chance to travel back in time and experience a pioneer adventure next month in its 38th annual wagon train .\nwhat people enjoy is the openness ,\nsaid registrar mary ann kaiser .\nyou can see a long distance off through the hills and prairies . you can see people farming and the storms coming .\nthere are noon stops for lunch , and the wagons are circled at night to form a campsite . during the day trips , stops are made at marked and unmarked historical sites . camp activities include caring for horses and mules , preparing supper , arts and crafts , singing , skits , history talks and campfire stories .\nwhile you ' re out on the trail , everyone gets kp duty , either cooking or serving ,\nkaiser said .\nit ' s kinda like you really do get to experience what our forefathers went through as they settled the land .\nduring the journey , participants can meet other pioneers , walk the trail , play and sing songs in their wagon or help their teamster drive the horses . nights are spent in tents .\nmen , women and children are required to dress in period clothing to maintain the historic atmosphere . clothing can be homemade or rented , and must include long dresses and bonnets for females and vests and suspenders for males .\nwe dress up for all the evening meals ,\nkaiser said .\nwe try to be as authentic as we can be .\nfor prices or to register , contact registrar @ ; urltoken or write fort seward inc . , p . o . box 244 , jamestown , n . d . 58402 - 0244 . single - day visitors also are welcome .\nthe wagon train was nearly booked last week , but they are still taking registration for daily visitors and next year .\nwe start the week out as strangers , and by the end we ' re one big , happy , wagon family ,\nkaiser said .\nthen let your friends know they should vote for your photos . the contest voting period is july 17 - 23 .\ndawise perry funeral services has been providing respectful and compassionate services for over 100 years . call 701 - 663 - 3239 today to schedule an appointment .\nell in love with the rhubarb vodka and wine . . the mead wine suprised me too . my sister and i definitely\nthe owner was so friendly , we chatted over samples . the wine is 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{"id": 53744, "summary": [{"text": "linzhou steel corporation ( \u6797\u5dde\u94a2\u94c1 ) is a state-owned chinese enterprise established in 1969 .", "topic": 23}, {"text": "it employs 5,122 workers and pensioners on the regular payroll and 2,995 workers on the job .", "topic": 2}, {"text": "it produces about 400,000 tonnes of pig iron and 100,000 tonnes of cement a year .", "topic": 25}, {"text": "though it is in anyang city , authorities in puyang , which was formed from part of anyang , administer its operations . ", "topic": 34}], "title": "linzhou steel", "paragraphs": ["but cai , deputy general manager of linzhou steel , told china daily the bidding was legal .\nhave a fact about linzhou steel ? write it here to share it with the entire community .\nhave a definition for linzhou steel ? write it here to share it with the entire community .\nbut linzhou steel ' s deputy general manager cai xinjie said he had\nnever learned of the 550 yuan subsidy\n.\nthe success of linzhou\u2019s steel workers in blocking privatization could embolden workers in other industries , experts on chinese labor issues said on sunday .\na group responsible for the restructuring of linzhou iron and steel was reorganized under the leadership of sheng guomin , deputy secretary of puyang city cpc committee .\nan anonymous linzhou steel staff member recalled officials as having said they\nwouldn ' t be able to sleep without dealing with this issue properly\n.\nlinzhou iron and steel , established in 1969 , has 5 , 122 workers and pensioners on the regular payroll and 2 , 995 workers on the job .\nup to 400 workers and their relatives gathered saturday morning inside and outside the compound of the linzhou iron and steel to press for a suspension of the takeover .\nliu junsheng , linzhou steel ' s board chairman and general manager , reportedly told an earlier inside meeting that\nthe more we ' re in the red , the more it benefits linzhou steel ' s restructuring , and the more it benefits our purchase ,\naccording to petition letters provided to china daily by workers .\nthe workers said all linzhou steel employees were forced to accept compensation of only 1 , 090 yuan for each year of service before signing a new contract with fengbao .\nsheng said :\nour work for the time being will be to extensively solicit workers ' opinions on restructuring and the future development path of linzhou iron and steel .\nin halting the privatization of the linzhou mill , xinhua said , the province\u2019s government and its communist party committee issued a decision that , \u201cissues regarding the future of linzhou iron and steel co . ltd . and benefits of its workers should be decided by its workers\u2019 congress . \u201d\nissues regarding the future of linzhou iron and steel co . ltd . and benefits of its workers should be decided by its workers ' congress ,\nsays the decision .\nbefore linzhou iron and steel resumes production , each worker will get a monthly living allowance of 550 yuan ( 81 u . s . dollars ) , according to the decision .\nthe puyang sasac evaluated linzhou steel ' s assets at about 320 million yuan . the workers insist that the enterprise is worth\nat least 800 million yuan\n. they see the sasac report , which valued a linzhou steel - affiliated cement factory with an annual produc - tion capacity of 100 , 000 tons at no more than 17 yuan , as a joke .\nofficials say linzhou steel ' s impending bankruptcy is a core rationale for restructuring . but a senior employee , who has worked at the factory for 39 years , said its management\ndeliberately screwed up\nto le - gitimize linzhou steel ' s privatization , which workers see as a move to\nsell them out\nto fill the pockets of the rich and the powerful .\nworkers had tried unsuccessfully to halt the privatization by blocking the traffic twice since march . many workers also believe linzhou iron and steel is worth 330 million yuan , but was undervalued at the auction .\nwith the headline : bowing to protests , china halts sale of steel mill .\nxinhua said that fengbao iron & steel had already paid 180 million yuan , or $ 26 . 5 million , of the 259 million yuan it bid at an auction to acquire linzhou steel . the 180 million yuan will be refunded , xinhua said , citing an unidentified local official .\non thursday , faced with a glut of steel - making capacity and many small steel companies vying to buy iron ore , beijing officials ordered a three - year moratorium on the construction of any new steel mills or the expansion of existing mills .\nthe newspaper china daily reported on saturday that the police had tried to break through the ranks of workers on friday in the latest incident , at the linzhou iron and steel company in the city of anyang .\nbut that was the end of it . we never heard anything from them since ,\nthe staffer said . wang , also former chief of linzhou steel ' s restructuring team , was fired after the protest .\nthe decision was taken by the provincial committee of the communist party of china ( cpc ) and the provincial government in an attempt to calm workers at the linzhou iron and steel co . ltd . , based in anyang city , who protested a planned takeover by fengbao iron and steel co . ltd . .\nsheng guomin , chief of the restructuring working group , said sunday ,\nour work for the time being will be to extensively solicit workers ' opinions on restructuring and the future development path of linzhou iron and steel .\nxinhua said that the fengbao iron and steel company had already paid $ 26 . 5 million of the $ 38 . 1 million it bid at an auction to acquire linzhou steel , which has 2 , 995 workers . the $ 26 . 5 million will be refunded , xinhua said , citing an unidentified local official .\nyet many older , less efficient steel mills are deeply troubled . founded in 1969 , the linzhou mill has not been operating since march because its sales fell , it ran short of cash and it failed to meet environmental standards .\nyet many older , less efficient steel mills are deeply troubled . the linzhou mill is 40 years old and has not been operating since march because its sales fell , it ran short of cash and it failed to meet environmental standards .\nhenan ' s vice party chief chen quanguo and deputy governor shi jichun , who arrived at the trouble - plagued linzhou iron and steel on friday , promised earlier next morning to suspend the takeover by fengbao iron & steel co . ltd and give each worker a monthly subsidy of 550 yuan ( us $ 80 ) until production resumes .\non saturday , the provincial mediation team met with representatives from linzhou steel and employees about the privatization . but the workers feel they were still left out of the decision - making process , and demanded future meetings be held with representatives of their own .\non july 24 , almost a year after local authorities decided to privatize the firm , linzhou steel was sold to fengbao for 258 . 9 million yuan , or about 64 million yuan less than the initial bid at auction , without the workers ' consent .\na working group responsible for the restructuring of linzhou iron and steel was reorganized under the leadership of sheng guomin , deputy secretary of puyang city cpc committee . the group was originally headed by a lesser official in charge of politics and law enforcement in puyang city .\nin this weekend\u2019s action , xinhua said that the henan provincial government and the province\u2019s communist party committee issued a decision that \u201cissues regarding the future of linzhou iron & steel co . ltd . and benefits of its workers should be decided by its workers\u2019 congress . \u201d\nthey said fengbao , with only 1 , 500 available job positions , had a bad reputation for unpaid wages and lack of work insurance . they insisted that fengbao is just an empty shell and has no right to buy a healthy organization such as linzhou steel .\nlocal , provincial and national government agencies have been reluctant to use overwhelming force against protesting workers . china daily newspaper reported saturday that police had tried to break through the ranks of workers friday in the latest incident , at linzhou iron & steel in anyang city , in henan .\nset up in 1969 , linzhou steel has 5 , 122 workers and pensioners on the regular payroll and 2 , 995 workers on the job . the plant is in anyang , but au - thorities in puyang , which was formed from part of anyang , administer its operations .\ncopyright @ 2012 - 2013 linzhou fengbao pipe co . , ltd . all rights reserved . address : hexi village , yaocun town , linzhou , henan province sales tele : ( + 86 - 372 ) 6500505 after service tele : ( + 86 - 372 ) 6500771 fax : ( + 86 - 372 ) 6500799 email : fbpipe @ urltoken\nit ' s a classic model of how state - owned assets are lost in corporate restructuring efforts in china . all 40 years of linzhou steel ' s assets are now in the hands of a single person ,\nsaid the worker , who refused to give his full name .\nfaced with a glut of steelmaking capacity and many small steel companies vying to buy iron ore , beijing officials on thursday ordered a three - year moratorium on the construction of any new steel mills or the expansion of existing ones .\nshang xinkai , a worker in her 20th year at linzhou steel , told china daily that privatization , or\ncorporate restructuring\nin official terms , should aim for the healthier development of the enterprise , not\nselling state - owned assets off to private hands and sending workers home like trash\n.\nhong kong \u2014 a chinese provincial government on sunday halted the privatization of a state - owned steel mill where thousands of workers protested last week and took an official hostage , in the latest sign of increasing labor activism in the country\u2019s steel industry .\nthe success of steel workers in blocking privatization could embolden workers in other industries , experts on chinese labor issues said sunday .\nthe global economic downturn has severely hurt the steel industry , which may be feeding labor unrest in the sector . chinese steel exports were down 15 . 4 percent in the first half of this year . the chinese government is also locked in a series of disputes with australia over iron ore imports for steel production , the most notable of which led to the arrest of four rio tinto executives on accusations of bribery and trade secret infringement during price negotiations with chinese steel makers . rio tinto has strongly denied any wrongdoing .\nthe apparent capitulation of the government of henan province in central china came three weeks after rioting workers beat to death the executive overseeing the sale to a private business of another state - owned steel company , tonghua iron & steel works , in the northeastern province of jilin .\nthe protests , in henan province in central china , were the latest sign of increasing labor activism in china\u2019s steel industry , the world\u2019s largest and a cornerstone of china\u2019s construction - dependent economy . three weeks earlier , rioting workers beat to death an executive who had been overseeing the sale of another state - owned steel company , tonghua iron and steel , in northeast china\u2019s jilin province , to a private business .\nlast month , some workers assaulted and killed an executive who was managing the acquisition of state - owned tonghua steel in jilin province in northeast china .\nlinzhou fengbao pipe industry co . , ltd . ( hereinafter refers to fengbao company ) is the pillar branch company of henan fengbao special steel co . , ltd . , but also the largest professional seamless pipe manufacturer in henan province with innovative and high technology . the company covers an area of 423 , 000 square meters , owns more than 900 employees , including more than 260 senior professionals and technicians . the company also manages provincial seamless pipe r & d center , with an annual output of 800 , 000 tons of various kinds of high - end seamless steel tube .\nthe chinese steel industry , the world\u2019s largest and a cornerstone of the country\u2019s construction - dependent economy , is in turmoil this year , which may have fed labor unrest .\nit was the second time in less than a month that protests by workers have stopped the privatization of a chinese steel plant , as the country tries to overhaul the sprawling industry .\nauthorities in central china ' s henan province sunday ordered an immediate halt to the takeover of a state - owned steel factory by a private company after mass protests by the factory workers .\nhong kong \u2014 a chinese provincial government halted the privatization of a state - owned steel mill on sunday , apparently capitulating to thousands of workers who protested last week and took an official as hostage .\nthe global economic downturn has severely hurt the sector , with chinese steel exports down 15 . 4 percent in the first half of this year . in addition , the chinese government is locked in a series of disputes with australia over iron ore imports , and has arrested four rio tinto executives accused of bribery and trade secret infringement during price negotiations with chinese steel makers . rio tinto has strongly denied any wrongdoing .\nanyang , henan : thousands of workers at a state - owned steel plant in anyang last sunday were still waiting for government promises to be delivered after a five - day protest against the takeover of their plant by a private firm .\nbut beijing has had less success in its efforts to force a consolidation of existing steel mills , a step that might strengthen their bargaining power with the handful of multinationals that dominate the global iron ore business . local and provincial government agencies have been wary of losing control of businesses that are often vital to their economies , and many workers are opposed .\nfengbao company will be guided by scientific development concept to promote the technology progress , strengthen enterprise management and establish environment friendly , economy recycling enterprise , realizing comprehensive , balanced and sustainable development . referring to its development program , to the end of national \u201ctwelfth five - year plan\u201d , fengbao company shall achieve annually production capacity of 2million tons of high - end seamless steel pipe including oil well pipe , casing pipe , structural pipe , high / middle - pressure boiler pipe , line pipe and mechanical processing pipe , etc , being the leading enterprise and domestically main production center and r & d center with product quality ranking the first ones of its industry .\nfengbao , which bid 259 million yuan ( 38 . 1 million u . s . dollars ) for the plant at auction on july 24 , has already paid 180 million yuan . management were unavailable for comment sunday .\nthe decision also requires the resumption of normal production at the plant as soon as possible .\nit reiterated that fengbao should not interfere in the company ' s internal affairs until all problems concerning restructuring were ironed out .\nthey also demanded higher redundancy compensation and the resolution of issues concerning unpaid wages during the restructuring .\nthe crowds dispersed after a government mediation team , comprising officials of the communist party and the government , promised to reconsider the takeover .\nsaturday ' s protest followed a mass demonstration that began on tuesday at the site and ended at 3 a . m . saturday , which involved up to 3 , 000 people .\nit produces about 400 , 000 tonnes of pig iron and 100 , 000 tonnes of cement a year and is china ' s only production base of low - titanium iron . it stopped production due to a number of factors , including a shortage of cash , falling sales , and a failure to meet state environmental protection standards .\nthe plant is in anyang city , but authorities in puyang , which was formed from part of anyang , administer its operations .\nrestructuring of the plant along commercial lines began in august 2008 under the approval of the government of puyang and the factory suspended all operations in march , sending all employees home .\nthey also said fengbao had a bad reputation for unpaid wages and lack of work insurance .\nan unidentified official from puyang city government has promised fengbao that the payment of 180 million yuan would be reimbursed in full before the end of the month .\nfor inquiries related to this message please contact support . for sales inquiries , please visit urltoken\nif you believe this to be in error , please confirm below that you are not a robot by clicking\ni ' m not a robot\nbelow .\nplease make sure your browser supports javascript and cookies and that you are not blocking them from loading . for more information you can review the terms of service and cookie policy .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 strict / / en\nurltoken\npopular : trivia , history , america , television , tv , usa , geography , cities , . . . more\nbeing well - equipped , the company\u2019s overall technology ability and equipment level reaches the most advanced domestically . installed with new type diescher rolling units as leading equipment in china , phase - \u2170 \u03c6273 mill obtains advantages of high precision from pipe rolling , wide range of specifications , uniform wall thickness , quality surface of pipe internal and external , etc . \u03c6273 mill utilizes advanced technologies of centralized deformation on working roll , mandrel pre - rotation , etc . the ancillary facilities of high level online preheating treatment and production line of finishing work for various kinds of pipes ensure the stable product quality ; phase - \u2171 \u03c6 159 mill adopts the german meer technology which is known as currently the most advanced world level three - roll retained - mandrel continuous rolling equipment ; inspection facilities of multifunctional ones for length , wall thickness , and diameter measuring and equipment for impact testing , tensile testing and metallographic analysis , etc . are well installed , also with eddy current flaw detector , ultrasonic flaw detector and other ndt testing equipment . successively fengbao company has passed certification of iso 9000 quality system , classification society , the american petroleum institute api , national special equipment manufacturing license , environment management system and occupational health management system etc .\nurltoken no longer supports internet explorer 9 or earlier . please upgrade your browser .\nchina daily did not say if the police had been successful . the official xinhua news agency said that the workers decided saturday to halt their protests , which had attracted up to 3 , 000 participants at a time , after a government mediation team agreed to reconsider the takeover . xinhua did not mention what became of the official who had been held hostage .\n\u201cit is no longer possible to push through privatization regardless , without considering the workers\u2019 interests , \u201d said geoffrey crothall , a spokesman for the china labor bulletin , a labor rights advocacy group based in hong kong .\nin a sign of high - level interest in the recent unrest , the government - sponsored all china federation of trade unions has posted a prominent series of commentaries at the top of its web page under the heading , \u201ccorporate restructuring : participation of the trade union is essential . \u201d\nchinese law has long required that each privatization be approved by the workers\u2019 congress of the affected company . but local government officials and company managers have frequently been able to rig the approval by running the congresses themselves , mr . crothall said .\nfrom the new york times . you may opt - out at any time .\nyou agree to receive occasional updates and special offers for the new york times ' s products and services .\nbut the government has had less success in its efforts to force a consolidation of existing mills , which might strengthen their bargaining power with the handful of multinationals that dominate the global iron ore business . local and provincial government agencies have been wary of losing control of businesses that are often vital to their economies , and many workers are opposed to consolidation .\nmary e . gallagher , the director of the center for chinese studies at the university of michigan in ann arbor , predicted that china would be able to continue privatizing state - owned enterprises in the years ahead , but that it would be costlier than during the big shift toward private ownership from 1997 to 2001 . at least 30 million workers at state - owned enterprises were laid off then , but local protests did not spread .\n\u201ci\u2019m betting they can do it again , but that it will cost them with higher compensation packages to laid - off workers , \u201d she said .\na version of this article appears in print on august 17 , 2009 , in the international herald tribune .\nwe\u2019re interested in your feedback on this page . tell us what you think .\naccessibility concerns ? email us at accessibility @ urltoken . we would love to hear from you .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nthey also demanded higher compensation and the resolution of issues concerning unpaid wages during the restructuring .\nafter they reached a deal with provincial authorities , demonstrators released dong zhangyin , a deputy director of the local state - owned assets supervision and administration ( sasac ) , about 3 am on saturday , when the protest ended .\ndong had been sent by puyang city to oversee the takeover and was held hostage by workers during the protest .\nthe company produces 400 , 000 tons of pig iron and 100 , 000 tons of cement a year , and has been china ' s only production base of low - titanium iron .\nthe workers insisted the july 24 bidding was\nillegal\n, which would cause severe losses of state - owned assets .\nthe law says any item that nobody bids for can be sold at no more than 20 percent lower than the initial bid ,\nhe said .\nworkers had tried unsuccessfully to halt the privatization by blocking traffic twice since march .\ndong , the puyang sasac official who shang claimed to have treated during his days as a hostage , reportedly acknowledged that all eight state - owned enterprises he helped privatize in puyang went bankrupt .\npuyang ' s deputy mayor , wang xiangling , and police chief ruan jinquan reportedly has promised the workers to take their concerns seriously .\nthe current representatives , they say , are cadres who\ncan no way\nstand for their interests .\nwe must re - elect workers ' representatives ,\na senior staff said .\nnot one among us has ever agreed to privatize or sell off the enterprise .\nintroduction : carbon content : 4 . 0 % ; phosphorus content : 0 . 045 % ; sulfur content : 0 . 020 % ; silicon content : 1 . 25 % .\nchina daily did not say whether the police had been successful . government agencies at all levels have been reluctant to use overwhelming force against protesting workers .\nthe official xinhua news agency said that the workers had decided on saturday to halt their protests , which had attracted up to 3 , 000 participants at a time , after a government mediation team agreed to reconsider the takeover ; xinhua did not mention what became of the official who had been held hostage .\nin a sign of high - level interest in the recent unrest , the government - sponsored all - china federation of trade unions has posted a prominent series of commentaries at the top of its chinese - language web site under the heading , \u201ccorporate restructuring : participation of the trade union is essential . \u201d\nchinese law has long required that privatizations be approved by the affected company\u2019s workers\u2019 congress . but local government officials and company managers have frequently been able to rig the approval until now by running the congresses themselves , mr . crothall said .\n\u201ci\u2019m betting they can do it again , but that it will cost them with higher compensation packages to laid - 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{"id": 53747, "summary": [{"text": "castolin eutectic was established in 1906 by jean-pierre wasserman in lausanne , switzerland .", "topic": 32}, {"text": "he discovered a new method of low-temperature brazing of cast iron , which was a revolutionary process for the repair and wear-protection of metals .", "topic": 4}, {"text": "during the last decades fluxes , brazing alloys as well as coating and welding equipment and consumables have been developed and the company is present with its own subsidiaries in over 100 countries on all five continents .", "topic": 16}, {"text": "in 2005 , the messer group bought the entire stake of eutectic castolin . ", "topic": 0}], "title": "castolin eutectic", "paragraphs": ["castolin eutectic : furnace mineral products ( fmp ) , inc . joins castolin eutectic group\ncastolin eutectic ' s ceo , friedrich herold , currently has an approval rating of 71 % . castolin eutectic ' s primary competitors are\ncastolin eutectic provides welding , brazing and thermal spraying technology solutions for repair and wear protection of metal . castolin eutectic was founded in 1906 . castolin eutectic ' s headquarters is located in st - sulpice , other , ch 1025 . castolin e . . .\nowler has collected 13 screenshots of castolin eutectic ' s website since jun 2014 . the latest castolin eutectic website design screenshot was captured in sep 2017 .\ncastolin eutectic provides welding , brazing and thermal spraying technology solutions for repair and wear protection of metal . castolin eutectic is headquartered in st - sulpice , other . friedrich herold is the ceo of castolin eutectic . castolin eutectic has acquired 1 companies , with the most recent being furnace mineral products inc . for an undisclosed amount on feb 2017 . castolin eutectic has 26 followers on owler .\na big step for laser coating worldwide : castolin eutectic acquires whertec , inc .\nwearresist technologies is perceived as one of castolin eutectic ' s biggest rivals . wearresist technologies was founded in , } in null . compared to castolin eutectic , wearresist technologies generates $ less revenue .\ncastotubes\u00ae are castolin eutectic ' s response to the market request for erosion - resistant pipe sections and elbows .\non an expansion path for more production space , eutectic castolin china moved on 5th october into new . . .\ncastolin eutectic and tarek nasser al akeel company ( taco ) have entered into a joint venture concerni . . .\nseco tools has been one of castolin eutectic ' s top competitors . seco tools is a private company that was founded in 1960 in fagersta , other . compared to castolin eutectic , seco tools has 4 , 607 more employees .\nmec group , through its division castolin eutectic , announces the acquisition of whertec , inc . , a priv . . .\nfeb . 8 , 2017 - the castolin eutectic group , a division of the messer eutectic castolin gmbh holding with headquarters in bad soden , germany , has aquired furnace mineral products ( fmp ) , inc . a privately owned corporation based in toronto .\nsales exceed one billion euros for the first time : messer group and messer eutectic castolin . expansion of activities in europe and asia\nhe castolin eutectic group ( lausanne , switzerland ) , a division of messer eutectic castolin gmbh holding ( bad soden , germany ) , recently announced the acquisition of privately owned furnace mineral products , inc . ( fmp ) ( toronto , ontario , canada ) .\none year later , under the direction of american financial investors carlyle , the company\u2019s cutting and welding division merged with the swiss company castolin eutectic to form the messer eutectic castolin group \u2013 a new company with the messer family holding 36 per cent of the shares .\nkennametal is seen as one of castolin eutectic ' s biggest rivals . kennametal is a public company that was founded in pittsburgh , pennsylvania in 1938 . kennametal is in the industrial machinery & equipment industry . kennametal has 9 , 811 more employees vs . castolin eutectic .\nthese are all the companies that castolin eutectic has acquired . castolin eutectic ' s latest acquisition was furnace mineral products inc . in feb 2017 . fmp focuses on developing , manufacturing and delivering surface protection solutions to power generation , oil , gas and chemical processing markets .\ncastolin eutectic has employees and is the second highest among it ' s top 10 competitors . the top 10 competitors average 1 , 488 .\ncastolin eutectic ' s revenue is the third highest among it ' s top 10 competitors . the top 10 competitors average $ 238 . 5m .\ncastolin eutectic is a worldwide leader of application solutions in maintenance , repair and wear protection . more than 100 years of experience in welding , brazing and thermal spraying technologies stand for professional and innovative solutions . castolin eutectic is your partner with industrial expertise in surface protection , repair and joining solutions .\ncastolin - eutectic is a worldwide leader of application solutions in maintenance , repair and wear protection . more than 100 years of experience in welding , brazing and thermal spraying technologies stand for professional and innovative solutions . castolin eutectic is your partner with industrial expertise in surface protection , repair and joining solutions .\nhow much do castolin eutectic employees make ? glassdoor has salaries , wages , tips , bonuses , and hourly pay based upon employee reports and estimates .\nthe expertise and technical resources of castolin eutectic are available throughout the world . this part of our website provides you with contact information for our entire organisation .\nprodukte und dienstleistungen zum schwei\u00dfen , l\u00f6ten und ther\u00admi\u00adschen beschichten . castolin eutectic hilft der industrie , verschlei\u00df zu mini\u00admie\u00adren , stillstandszeiten zu ver\u00admei\u00adden und wartungskosten zu redu\u00adzie\u00adren .\nthe castolin eutectic business unit is one of the world\u2019s leading suppliers of products and services in maintenance , repair and wear protection for industrial facilities and factory equipment .\nthe know - how of eutectic engineers together with the reliability and versatility of its products enabled eutectic to become the predominant specialist brand in the americas and anglo - saxon countries .\n\u201cadding fmp to the castolin eutectic group compliments other recent acquisitions like whertec , inc . [ jacksonville , florida ] and monitor coatings [ north shields , united kingdom ] , to strengthen the group\u2019s position as a leading global player in providing the broadest range of innovative protective coating solutions to the industry , \u201d castolin eutectic says in a news release .\nnew autoflam oh torch for water - fueled brazing machine castolin dyomix ohm 2 . 4\nbatimat 2017 paris : coup de coeur le poste de brasage castolin dyomix ohm 2 . 4\nwith a vast service and product range in the areas of welding , brazing and coating technologies , we have the solutions for all wear problems . your business will become stronger with castolin eutectic .\ncastolin eutectic invested in hvof booths , machining and arc - spray equipment to supplement the capabilities of its oiltec services facility in the dubai headquarters . the castolin services workshop in the jebel ali free zone is currently in process of being equipped with state - of - the - art capabilities :\nfor any other request and immediate assistance from our eutectic experts , please fill in the form below .\nwith a vast service and product range in the areas of welding , brazing and coating technologies , we have the solutions for all wear and fusion problems . your business will become stronger with castolin eutectic .\nextensive castolin eutectic product range the castolin eutectic business unit is one of the world\u2019s leading suppliers of products and services in maintenance , repair and wear protection for industrial facilities and factory equipment . our product range includes consumables and equipment for technologically sophisticated applications in the areas of welding , coating and brazing . in addition , we offer our industrial customers specially developed product packages for complex applications in their industry . our products and services are available via our subsidiaries in over 35 countries as well as through a worldwide dealer network . castolin eutectic employs 1 , 570 people worldwide with field staff comprising more than 530 highly qualified engineers and international application specialists .\nextensive castolin eutectic product range the castolin eutectic business unit is one of the world\u2019s leading suppliers of products and services in maintenance , repair and wear protection for industrial facilities and factory equipment . our product range includes consumables and equipment for technologically sophisticated applications in the areas of welding , coating and brazing . in addition , we offer our industrial customers specially developed product packages for complex applications in their segment . our products and services are available via our subsidiaries in over 35 countries as well as through a worldwide dealer network . castolin eutectic employs 1 , 590 people worldwide with field staff comprising more than 530 highly qualified engineers and international application specialists .\nthe following samples from castolin eutectic ' s exclusive range of welding , brazing and coating products illustrate a selection of maintenance , repair , joining and fabrication solutions . if your required product is not listed below , please contact us .\n1949 - milan\ncastolin italiana s . r . l .\n( salteco s . p . a . )\nthe castolin eutectic philosophy to conserve the earth ' s precious resources and give added value to old and worn parts is acknowledged worldwide . in our production facilities we have programs to reduce our environmental impact , and have just launched the greenbraz range of products that are cadmium and boric acid free . we were also one of the first welding companies to market exhaust equipment for welding . as a pioneer in this area , castolin eutectic has created the conservationist of the year award in 1973 .\n1967 - recognising the importance of making technical know - how easily available to customers and the international technical community , ren\u00e9 wasserman created the castolin eutectic institute . a visionary initiative which has since trained many thousands of technicians from all over the world .\n\u201cboth whertec\u2019s and fmp\u2019s application capabilities fit well to castolin eutectic\u2019s 111 years of dedication to conserve the earth\u2019s resources , enhance plant performance , and reduce maintenance costs through technology and a [ high ] quality and service level , \u201d the company adds .\nthe top 10 competitors in castolin eutectic ' s competitive set are seco tools , kennametal , wearresist technologies , kent automotive , walter , ingersoll rand , ceratizit , guhring , flsmidth and minmetals . together they have raised over 0 between their estimated 83 . 9k employees .\ncastolin - eutectic\u2019s r & d is decentralised involving : france , ireland , italy , poland , austria , switzerland , usa , canada , japan , india and brazil . this modern r & d structure and progressive communication means that excellent researchers around the globe can be fully utilised .\nthe oiltec division of castolin eutectic , world experts in wear protection of drilling equipment and tools , presented key solutions to drilling contractors , service and production companies at the 12th moscow international exhibition \u201coil and gas\u201d / \u201cmioge 2013\u201d . the event took place in moscow on 25 \u2013 28 june 2013 .\ncastolin eutectic is a worldwide leader of application solutions in wear protection , maintenance and repair , with more than 100 years of experience in welding , brazing and thermal spraying technologies providing for professional and innovative solutions . with today\u2019s increasing well depths and highly deviated trajectories , both casing and drill string are subjected to severe wear . otw hardbanding wires were developed by castolin eutectic with its experience in welding and wear protection to address the needs of the industry , while being focused on taking hardbanding to the next level in standard operations , extended reach , ttrd and managed pressure drilling applications . our wires are manufactured in - house with superior quality control by our dedicated experts .\nfoundation of castolin in lausanne , switzerland , by jean - pierre wasserman . his stroke of genius : to discover a way of brazing cast iron at low temperature - a revolutionary process for the protection and repair of metals that would have been impossible to join otherwise . castolin also developed fluxes , brazing alloys , and cast - iron repair techniques .\nfurnace mineral products ( fmp ) , inc . joins castolin eutectic group . privately owned corporation based in toronto , canada , fmp specializes in the research , development , manufacture and field application of innovative , inorganic - hybrid coatings . fmp enjoys a strong presence in the usa as well as more recently also succeeded entering markets in the middle east and asia .\nthese coatings have been used frequently by the power generation industry , but they are also applicable across a spectrum of industries where innovative wear or corrosion protection solutions are required , according to castolin officials .\nfmp specializes in the research , development , manufacture and field application of innovative , inorganic - hybrid coatings . these coatings have found success primarily in the power generation industry but are also applicable across a spectrum of industries where innovative wear or corrosion protection solutions are required . fmp enjoys a strong presence in the usa as well as more recently also succeeded entering markets in the middle east and asia . adding fmp to the castolin eutectic group compliments other recent acquisitions like whertec inc . and monitor coatings , to strengthen the group\u2019s position as a leading global player in providing the broadest range of innovative protective coating solutions to the industry . both whertec\u2019s and fmp\u2019s application capabilities fit well to castolin eutectic\u2019s 111 years of dedication to conserve the earth\u2019s resources , enhance plant performance and reduce maintenance costs through technology and an industry - leading quality and service level . urltoken\nthe following samples from eutectic ' s exclusive range of welding , brazing and coating products illustrate a selection of maintenance , repair , joining and fabrication solutions . if your required product is not listed below , please contact us .\npart of messer world . on january 31 , 2005 , the messer family became the majority shareholder . we are extremely happy to be a family company again and messer is an ideal owner . if you take a look at the histories of the messer companies and of castolin eutectic , there are surprising similarities . both businesses were founded at the start of the 20th century and had nearly identical philosophies to grow through innovation , quality and partnership with customers .\nsince may 2004 , the former messer griesheim group has once again become an owner - managed industrial gases company operating under the name of messer group . finally , in early 2005 , stefan messer also bought out financial investor carlyle\u2019s holding in the messer eutectic castolin group , thus restoring to family control what his grandfather adolf messer had founded more than a century earlier and what his father hans messer had built up after the second world war \u2013 a company with a global reach operating in the industrial gases and cutting & welding technology sectors .\ncastolin eutectic and the oiltec division experienced great success at the offshore technology conference 2013 in houston usa , an industry event attracting yearly more than 80 , 000 attendees from more than 100 countries worldwide . our booth visitors had the chance to test and experiment with our new line of otw hardbanding wires , which provide you with optimised performance for oil and gas drilling and keep cracks away , while staying casing - friendly . strongly focused on drilling , exploration , production and environmental protection , we are yearly present at otc , the world\u2019s foremost event for the development of offshore resources .\nren\u00e9 wasserman , the founder ' s son , joined the company in the 1930\u00b4s . through his remarkable foresight and the use of\nmodern\nsales techniques ( demos , application marketing ) , castolin started on its road to glory . seeing immense possibilities in the u . s .\nthe messer brand name stands for a constant presence in the markets for industrial gases and cutting and welding technology stretching back since 1889 . the messer group ( messer ) and the messer eutectic castolin group ( mec ) operate under the \u201cpart of the messer world\u201d umbrella brand , signifying that they are part of the \u201cmesser world\u201d group of companies . 73 per cent of shares in messer and mec are owned by stefan messer and other family members , while the remaining 27 per cent are held by the adolf messer foundation . the foundation , which promotes science and research , was established in 1978 in memory of adolf messer , who founded the messer company in frankfurt / main in 1898 .\ngeographical expansion by joint venture agreements in nigeria and saudi arabia . besides growing existing branches , plans for 2015 focused on the cement , steel and mining industries in saudi arabia . the goals of castolin west africa ltd in nigeria are to create strategic alliances with the country\u00b4s major oil and cement industrial players and to establish advanced on - site repair capabilities .\nour service strategy is one of the focal points of the castolin eutectic group\u2019s strategic development . across all our locations , we have continuously invested in expansion and in the range of technical services we offer . this was based to a considerable extent on our acquisitions : with monitor coatings , england ( 2013 ) , we made a move towards high - technology applications in the oil and shipbuilding industries . whertec , usa ( 2014 ) , provided us with additional technological expertise in the energy and waste management industries . we have transferred these technologies to new regions and expanded our infrastructure . in the 2016 financial year , this yielded the first significant successes . going forward , we will continue our efforts and seek to further boost the service segment\u2019s importance to the company .\noiltec is a division of castolin eutectic , a long - established industry leader in wear protection . it is dedicated to providing a comprehensive offer to the oil and gas industry , be it for products , services - or both . oiltec thus provides welding , hardfacing , hardbanding and surface engineering consumables , equipment and services , together with cost - effective oem parts manufacturing . coating services include state - of - the - art high velocity coatings ( hvof ) , air plasma ( aps ) , vacuum plasma ( lpps ) , twin wire arc - spray capabilities , as well as world - class laser cladding services . headquartered in jebel ali free zone , dubai and incorporating the recently acquired monitor coatings group of companies , today oiltec is a global network of production and distribution centres present in : the middle east , africa , europe , russia , china , singapore , australia , canada , usa , mexico and south america .\nmesser group - manufacturer of industrial gases , welding gases , specialty gases , food gases , medical gases and provider of technologies for industrial gases . - urltoken\nwe use cookies to personalize content , provide social media features and analyze traffic to our site . you give your consent to the use of cookies if you continue to use our websites . for more information , please read the page about our privacy policy . read more ok\nin the production of day - to - day products , gases are as important as water and electricity .\nas part of the society , messer committed to acting in a responsible manner .\nthe name messer has been associated with expertise in industrial gases for more than 100 years . messer group manufacture and supply oxygen , nitrogen , argon , carbon dioxide , hydrogen , helium , inert welding gases , special gases , gases for medicinal use and a wide variety of gas mixtures .\nmesser guided the children through the permanent company exhibition in small groups . the exhibition offers lots of scope for discovery and fascinating experiences .\nhere , we have compiled information especially for you . please just chose your field of competence !\nfrom the production to the storage and about the use of gases in your business .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml + rdfa 1 . 0 / / en\nurltoken\nweld smarter , weld 4 . 0 : new powermax with reduced weight & compact size\nthe future of maintenance in cement . man - free , wear - free , self - repairing ?\ndownload our 2018 catalogue to get acquinted with our full range of products & main services .\nwhat we do in a few words : repair and maintenance services , wearplate production , robotic welding , plant surveys , training and much more . . .\nco - ni - cr - b - si alloy and tungsten carbide . 50 % tungsten carbides .\nalloy nickel - based powder for anti - wear protective coatings on metals including steel , stainless steel , cast iron and nickel alloys .\ngas - shielded metal cored wire developed for producing multi pass , anti - wear coatings on parts subject to abrasion and erosion by small particles .\ngas - shielded metal cored wire developed for producing multi pass , crack - free coating of parts subject to wear by combined abrasion and impact with high pressures .\ngas - shielded metal cored wire developed for multi pass , anti - wear coatings having excellent resistance to abrasion and moderate impact .\ngas shielded , unique nanoalloy metal cored wire developed for anti - wear coatings extremely resistant to abrasion , erosion combined with minimal impact on carbon , low alloy , stainless and cast steel parts .\ngas - shielded metal cored wire developed for welding difficult - to - weld steels , armour plate and manganese steel .\ngas - shielded metal cored wire develped for producing anti - wear coating depositing steel alloyed with chromium , cobalt and molybdenum . excellent resistance to wear by metal - to - metal friction , mechanical properties stable up to 500\u00b0c .\ngas - shielded metal cored wire developed for producing anti - wear coatings with high speed steel properties for fabrication or repair of damaged tools . increased resistance to shock , pressure , cracking and oxidation at high temperature .\nthe right welding wire at the right time . to combat sophisticated combined wear phenomena .\nthis question is for testing whether or not you are a human visitor and to prevent automated spam submissions .\nwe employ more than 1 , 500 people worldwide in over 100 countries . our motto is : quality , service and technical leadership = customer value added .\nmore than 700 application specialists care for you all over the world . their tasks : helping you to improve the lifetime of machinery and equipment , to save resources , and to provide solutions for your needs .\nour company ' s international standing is founded on a long history of world leadership in its field , springing from the vision of the wasserman family in the early 20th century .\nwe are part of messer world and we regard people as our most important asset . get to know us and our sister companies better !\nwe believe in conserving the earth ` s precious resources . all our production is iso 9001 : 2008 certified .\nwe can literally be at 90 % of customers in europe within 2 hours . we manage warehouses and keep stocks adapted to local requirements in every european country .\nlaunch of the conservationist of the year award recognising a company ' s commitment to the environment by utilising wear protective technologies . environmental responsibility has always been a cornerstone of our philosophy . long before it became fashionable , our company was promoting the concept of conserving natural resources by extending the life and increasing the efficiency of machinery and industrial equipment .\nthe wassermans sold the family company to private investors ( carlyle , messer and others ) \u2013 mec holding was created .\naquisition of monitor coatings , technology leader for surface engineering in extreme environments with facilities in the uk , singapore and china .\nacquisition of whertec , a privately owned company with headquarters in jacksonville , florida . whertec has secured a leading position in the boiler coatings market covering the power , recycling , biomass , steel and pulp & paper industries .\nall our production is iso 9001 : 2008 certified . to provide you with an outstanding quality of repairs we also collaborate closely with professional institutes as t\u00fcv and the welding association . in many workshops , welders are scc certified .\nwith more than 1 , 500 people worldwide in over 100 countries and more than 700 international application specialists in the field , we can provide unbeatable services all over the world . our applications experts can literally be at your plant in very short times , allowing us to give you unsurpassed services and support .\ncastodur diamond plate\u00ae lc8 is a thin steel plate coated with a highly wearresistant layer . the very high density of ultra - hard tungsten carbide phases homogeneously distributed into a nickel - based matrix offer an extreme resistance up to 10 times better than standard heat treated ( ht ) wearplates . consequently , similar or even superior life - times over traditional thick and heavy wearplates . castodur diamond plate\u00ae lc8 can be handled manually by operators . it is ideal where lifting devices cannot be installed , in particular inside restricted areas . due to it\u2019s low temperature , focused beam , laser technology has proved to be extremely effective for protecting parts exposed to high wear . show less\ntrio norway : green laser energy for re - dimensioning of 6 ton part from hydro power plant .\nmore than 100 years of experience application solutions in maintenance , repair and wear protection .\nthis new smartphone app helps you choose the correct endotec welding wire depending on the wear phenomena your industrial parts suffer from : abrasion , erosion , impact , fatigue , heat or friction .\nour goals through development & innovation are to bring new and innovative solutions to the market in order to respond to customer needs . the core development themes are : understanding wear , developing materials and optimal microstructures together with the latest processes .\nowing to their daily contact with customers , our technical experts are focussed on solving practical problems .\nas a result , during the last decades our researchers have developed numerous new alloys , equipment and processes , using the most modern technologies such as : nanoalloy\u00ae , patented boiler coating non - magnetic alloys , pta torches , terolink\u00ae applications software .\nglassdoor will not work properly unless browser cookie support is enabled . learn how to enable cookies .\nupload a resume to easily apply to jobs from anywhere . it ' s simple to set up .\nknow your worth\u2122 . get a free , personalized salary estimate based on today ' s job market .\nglassdoor has millions of jobs plus salary information , company reviews , and interview questions from people on the inside making it easy to find a job that\u2019s right for you .\ncopyright \u00a9 2008\u20132018 , glassdoor , inc .\nglassdoor\nand logo are proprietary trademarks of glassdoor , inc .\nin 2015 we achieved total sales of 534 million euros in the mec group , an increase of 2 . 6 per cent above the previous year .\nfor the mec group , 2015 was marked by heterogeneous economic trends in our key markets . while we\nearnings in our traditional markets in europe as a result of economic as well as geopolitical factors . in particular ,\nthe chinese economy also had a negative influence on the utilisation of our local production capacities .\nnevertheless , in 2015 we achieved total sales of 534 million euros in the mec group , an increase of 2 . 6\nper cent above the previous year . thanks to continuous efforts to boost profitability and reduce costs , we once again generated a profit before taxes . we were able to conclude the 2015 financial year with a positive cash flow and considerably improve on the previous year .\nstructures and staff recruitment and development . we are pursuing our core strategies across many\nto the future profitable growth of our group of companies . we are well placed across the mec group ,\nsales and earnings trend the 2015 financial year saw a five per cent increase on the previous year\u2019s high level of sales . we were also able to improve our ebitda by eleven per cent compared to the previous year . our service activities remain an important element of our core strategy . compared with the previous year , we were able to increase this service segment as a percentage of total business worldwide from 27 . 7 per cent in 2014 to 32 . 8 per cent in 2015 .\ngrowth through service strategy as in previous years , we also made growth - orientated investments in this area in 2015 . we regard our strategic acquisitions in recent years as well as our development activities in complex technical applications as a way of strengthening the service segment and laying the foundation for further growth in our key strategic sectors such as the production of minerals , oil and gas , steel , energy generation , recycling and cement .\nby setting up a joint venture in saudi arabia in which we have the majority of the shares and by expanding our production capacities for products and applications in the cement , steel and recycling sectors at our location in dubai / uae , we see a good basis to integrate the positive growth and earnings potential of this emerging region into our corporate strategy . also key to our future worldwide growth are further investments and developments in new technologies for the manufacture of coated protective plates , along with the expansion and equipping of our mobile service facilities for time - critical and complex maintenance work in the cement industry .\nsales and earnings trend in 2016 , our sales were almost unchanged from the previous year\u2019s figure . it is gratifying that we were able to significantly improve adjusted ebitda compared with the previous year . this increase can be largely attributed to the successful implementation of the structural and strategic projects begun in 2015 . at the end of 2015 , we announced the merger of our activities in france , which led to a marked reduction in operating costs in the region . in the africa and middle east region in particular , we managed to significantly expand our business activity , which among other things led to a marked improvement in the utilisation of our fixed costs . we have been consistent in investing heavily in the expansion of our service activities over the past few years .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 1 / / en\nurltoken\noffers an entire range of thermal cutting solutions and specializes in autogenous welding as well as gas supply systems .\ncarlyle executives share their views and expertise on a range of investment , public policy and economic matters through podcasts , commentaries , policy papers , tv interviews , speeches and presentations .\nwe believe that being a good corporate citizen is good business practice and creates long - term value for our investors .\nduring the period of carlyle ' s ownership , mec group had a global presence in the market for high - value - added maintenance and repair related welding consumable products and was the leading manufacturer of metal cutting machines and equipment .\n\u00a9 2018 carlyle investment management l . l . c . all rights reserved .\nmesser cutting systems is a supplier of pioneering technologies and services for the metal - working industry .\nmmhch regards itself as a service provider which looks after patients in the home environment .\nfor inquiries related to this message please contact support . for sales inquiries , please visit urltoken\nif you believe this to be in error , please confirm below that you are not a robot by clicking\ni ' m not a robot\nbelow .\nplease make sure your browser supports javascript and cookies and that you are not blocking them from loading . for more information you can review the terms of service and cookie policy .\nyou must have javascript enabled in your browser to utilize the functionality of this website .\nwe are using cookies to give you the best experience on our website . by continuing to use the site , you agree to the use of cookies . to find out more , read our privacy policy .\nalloy co - cr - w - ni - fe ( gr . 6 type ) . very good metal to metal friction properties , not prone to adhesion .\npremium open arc wearfacing wire . for impact , high compression loading and combined abrasion .\nsmall diameter flux - cored wire formulated to combat both grinding and gouging abrasion as well as light impact .\npremium open arc , wearfacing wire . for combating the most extreme forms of abrasion\nni - b - si - fe a nickel base fusible alloy designed for sealing , cladding , filling and joining cast irons .\nni - b - si a nickel - base fusible alloy designed for sealing , cladding , filling and joining cast irons .\nni - b - si a slightly less hard nickel - base fusible alloy designed for sealing , cladding , filling and joining cast irons .\nni - b - si specially formulated nickel - base fusible alloy designed for optimized surface finishing .\nni - b - si a mid range hardness alloy with excellent puddle control and a good combination of wear resistant properties .\nni - b - si specially formulated nickel - base fusible alloy designed for coating preheated mold necks .\nni - b - si a unique mid range hardness alloy with exceptional wettability and point - to - point deposition control .\nself fluxing nickel - base alloy , low energy input for the fusion and small to medium repairs .\nself fluxing nickel - base alloy , low energy input for the fusion and fast deposition .\nself fluxing nickel - base alloy with the addition of cr and mo , low energy input for the fusion and good wetting properties .\nself fluxing nickel - base alloy with the addition of cr and mo , low energy input for fusion enhanced fluidity and fast deposition .\nself fluxing nickel - base alloy with the addition of cr and mo , low energy input for fusion enhanced fluidity and fast .\nni - b - si a medium hardness alloy specifically developed to reduce overspray with improved fluidity and machinability .\nni - b - si a low hardness alloy specifically developed to reduce overspray with improved fluidity and machinability .\nni - b - si a soft to medium hardness alloy specifically developed to reduce overspray with improved fluidity and machinability .\nni - b - si an intermediate hardness alloy with a good combination of hardness and wear resistance coupled with good mchining properties .\nni - cr - b - si - fe alloy and tungsten carbide . a blend of nickel - base fusible alloy plus 50 % cast and crushed tungsten carbides .\n24v kd2 can feed wires from 0 . 8 to 2 . 8mm with a 4 rolls system , that ensures an ideal precision .\nfmp specializes in the research , development , manufacture , and field application of inorganic - hybrid coatings .\nthe company notes that fmp enjoys a strong presence in the united states , but adds that fmp also recently entered into markets in the middle east and asia .\nmaterials performance 15835 park ten pl . , houston , tx 77084 tel : + 1 281 - 228 - 6200 \u00a9 copyright 2017 materials performance magazine | privacy policy | terms of use\nthe driltec\u00ae stc coating system has been carefully designed to cover the needs for coatings on all components of the bottom hole assembly ( bha ) drilling tools . the high performance features of these coating systems will match customers ' expectations and assist to improve today ' s drilling technology . through use of carefully selected material and alloys , the wear performance has been maximized by combining an understanding of the wear and the choice of the right microstructure , combined with wc .\notw - 12 has been formulated to confer optimum hardbanding wear resistance in open hole drilling situations whilst retaining \u201ccasing friendly\u201d properties . some of its specific performance enhancing properties are :\nbei extre\u00admen umwelt\u00adbedingungen m\u00fcs\u00adsen wir ran . man kennt uns als experten f\u00fcr verschlei\u00dfschutz aber wir k\u00f6n\u00adnen noch viel mehr .\nmetalle schnei\u00adden mit plasma ? science fiction ist schon heu\u00adte realit\u00e4t bei uns . und f\u00fcr die umwelt tun wir auch so eini\u00adges .\nbeim umgang mit gasen in der industrie , laboren und krankenh\u00e4usern ken\u00adnen wir kei\u00adnen spa\u00df . sondern nur ihre sicherheit .\nwir gestal\u00adten rahmenbedingungen , die tech\u00adno\u00adlo\u00adgi\u00adsche exzellenz sowie stabilit\u00e4t und kontinuit\u00e4t in unter\u00adschied\u00adli\u00adchen m\u00e4rkten unter viel\u00adf\u00e4l\u00adti\u00adgen herausforderungen erm\u00f6g\u00adli\u00adchen . im wettbewerb die nase vorn behal\u00adten \u2013 daf\u00fcr for\u00admen wir kon\u00adse\u00adquent \u201ethe best team for the job\u201c . wir den\u00adken und han\u00addeln lang\u00adfris\u00adtig .\n) f\u00fcr messer cutting systems an und \u00fcber\u00adnimmt inte\u00adrims\u00adm\u00e4\u00ad\u00dfig als gesch\u00e4ftsf\u00fchrer die messer cutting systems gmbh europa .\nweltweit f\u00fch\u00adrend beim ther\u00admi\u00adschen schneiden von stahl mit laser , plasma oder dem autogenverfahren . messer cutting systems ist partner der schiffsbau - , eisenbahn - und automobilindustrie , und im land\u00adwirt\u00adschaft\u00adli\u00adchen maschinenbau , der verteidigungs - und der umwelttechnik t\u00e4tig .\npr\u00e4zisions - gasversorgungssysteme f\u00fcr alle anspr\u00fcche der industrie , labors und im gesundheitswesen . von reinstgasversorgungssystemen bis zu der sauerstoffversorgung in krankenh\u00e4usern , all das lie\u00adfert spectron .\nist spe\u00adzia\u00adli\u00adsiert auf blut - und gewebeanalyse in den bereichen h\u00e4matologie , kli\u00adni\u00adsche chemie , immuntests , infektionsimmunologie , mikrobiologie und genetik .\nals arbeitgeber bie\u00adten wir aus\u00adge\u00adzeich\u00adne\u00adte entwicklungs - und karrierem\u00f6glichkeiten im in - und ausland sowie stabilit\u00e4t und kontinuit\u00e4t . umgekehrt sind wir auf der suche nach enga\u00adgier\u00adten und begeis\u00adte\u00adrungs\u00adf\u00e4\u00adhi\u00adgen kolleginnen und kollegen mit einer gewis\u00adsen hands - on - mentalit\u00e4t .\nmitarbeiter , die herausforderungen l\u00f6sungs\u00adori\u00aden\u00adtiert und mit fri\u00adschen ideen begeg\u00adnen und die freude dar\u00adan haben , verantwortung zu \u00fcber\u00adneh\u00admen , sind das fundament unse\u00adres erfolges .\nacademy haben wir ein mehr\u00adstu\u00adfi\u00adges trainingsprogramm f\u00fcr unse\u00adre talente erstellt , in dem sowohl erfah\u00adre\u00adne f\u00fchrungskr\u00e4fte unse\u00adrer unternehmensgruppe als auch exter\u00adne spezialisten ihr wissen und k\u00f6nnen struk\u00adtu\u00adriert wei\u00adter\u00adge\u00adben .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\ntradeship publications ltd \u00a9 2017 | no part of this website may be reproduced without prior written consent from the publisher .\nadolf messer founds frankfurter acetylen - gasgesellschaft messer & cie . in h\u00f6chst for the manufacture of acetylene generators and lighting appliances\nernst wiss develops first hydrogen - oxygen cutting torch at griesheim - elektron . this is followed by equipment and machinery for oxyfuel welding and cutting\nbirth of messer griesheim gmbh under hans messer . merger of adolf messer gmbh with parts of knapsackgriesheim ag belonging to hoechst\nin 2009 the messer group became 111 years old - and despite this was not a birthday with a zero at the end , we took the opportunity to offer our heartfelt thanks to our customers , partners and employees for their commitment and loyalty . also in 2010 messer was always active , e . g . by the start - up of six new air separation plants ! you can obtain an overview of the messer group\u2019s exciting history by selecting the year that interests you in our history , or by reading the extracts of the book\n100 per cent messer\n.\nadolf messer was born on 6 april 1878 in hofheim / taunus , the son of johann matth\u00e4us and margarethe messer . in 1898 , aged 20 and still a mechanical engineering student , he set up a small workshop , which quickly led to his first successes with the construction of acetylene generators and lighting appliances . even at this very early stage , messer was looking beyond the german market . in the first seven years following the founding of the company , approximately 300 installations were exported .\neven though messer succeeded in continuously diversifying and modernising its product range , the company was not spared the effects of the great depression of 1929 \u2013 1932 / 33 . the global economic collapse led to a dramatic crash in industrial production . sharply declining sales and job losses also characterised messer\u2019s day - to - day business from the late 1920s onward .\nwith the still young hans messer at the helm of the company , who had succeeded his father , adolf , as managing director at the age of 28 , adolf messer gmbh shared in the economic boom of the 1950s .\nmesser\u2019s growth in the early years of the federal republic was not , however , solely due to the business it conducted with the key industries of the \u201ceconomic miracle\u201d ( iron and steel and shipbuilding industries etc . ) , but also to the formation of numerous subsidiaries and joint ventures abroad . after the company\u2019s growth hit internal limits in the early 1960s , adolf messer gmbh merged with parts of knapsack - griesheim ag , which was part of the hoechst ag group of companies , to form messer griesheim gmbh in 1965 .\nthe merger meant a certain loss of corporate power for the family , at least on paper , since the ownership structure of the company had fundamentally changed : 66 2 / 3 percent of the initial share capital of 30 million deutschmarks was now held by hoechst while 33 1 / 3 percent was held by the messer family through messer industrie gmbh .\nalthough the merged company started life as part of a large corporate group , the family was able to secure its long - term influence on the history of messer griesheim through the basic agreement between hans messer and hoechst ag . as agreed beforehand between messer and karl winnacker , the permanent presence of the family on the executive committees was laid down . the executive board was to consist of \u201cat least three , and no more than four people . the messer family is entitled to nominate one executive director , as long as its stake does not fall below ten percent , while hoechst is entitled to nominate two executive directors . \u201d it goes on to say : \u201ceach party will comply with the nomination of the other party for the appointment of the executive directors unless there is an important reason that stands in the way of a particular appointment . \u201d\nhans messer was appointed as the first ceo , \u201cif he himself wishes this\u201d . moreover , both parties agreed to constitute a shareholders\u2019 committee , \u201con which hoechst and the messer family will each have two members\u201d and which \u201cis supposed to be authorised to give instructions , in particular with regard to the executive board\u201d . finally , the agreement in principle stipulated company policy decisions which require \u201ca 75 % majority\u201d . these included a \u201cchange in the purpose of the company\u201d , the \u201ctaking out of larger loans\u201d or the \u201cappointment and dismissal of executive directors\u201d . there were also various agreements within the family to ensure that the family\u2019s influence on the operational business was not put at risk . for example , hans and ria messer decided to sign an agreement with their children which obligated every family member only to exercise their voting rights collectively in future . the agreement of june 29 , 1979 , which designated hans messer as the person with the deciding / casting vote / / sole voting member , was also supported by the family of erika heberer ( daughter of the company founder adolf messer ) as well as the adolf messer foundation . in short : despite a shareholding of \u201conly\u201d around 33 % , the family definitely exerted a 100 % influence on company policy .\nin the second decade after its formation , it quickly became clear that messer griesheim gmbh had been successful in forming potential synergies which were now exploited to the full . in the wake of a general economic recovery phase lasting several years , there was continuous growth in worldwide sales after 1975 , passing the magic figure of one billion deutschmarks for the first time in 1978 , and reaching over dm 1 . 7bn , almost double what it had been ten years before , in 1984 , which was messer griesheim\u2019s most successful financial year up to that point . the industrial gases business remained the real engine of growth , accounting for around 70 % of total turnover between 1975 and 1989 . the company particularly benefited from the fact that , in addition to its traditional customers in the steel , shipbuilding , automotive and chemical industries , it also succeeded in developing new applications for compressed and liquefied gases , gas mixtures and speciality gases thanks to intensive research work , leading to business partnerships in new growth sectors .\nafter the rusting away of the \u201ciron curtain\u201d in eastern europe , messer griesheim was also able to take advantage of the new opportunities opening up in the emerging markets of the former socialist countries , before an era in the history of messer griesheim came to an end in the spring of 1993 . after 40 years of service as ceo , hans messer retired from the company\u2019s operational business at the age of 68 , in accordance with the agreement with hoechst ag . however , the company continued to benefit from his experience and expertise in different capacities as he served on the shareholders\u2019 committee and the supervisory board until his death in 1997 .\nfollowing hans messer\u2019s retirement from senior management , both the long - standing harmonious arrangement between messer industrie gmbh and hoechst ag and the family\u2019s position in the company came under severe threat from several directions as the 1990s progressed .\nin 1993 , hans messer passed the responsibility for running the company to herbert rudolf , a family outsider who had a good track record in managing messer\u2019s usa subsidiary .\nunder herbert rudolf\u2019s leadership , messer griesheim embarked on an aggressive course of globalization which was ultimately to end in failure . the numerous and , in some cases , highly speculative acquisitions and start - ups of foreign companies and subsidiaries led to a massive deficit which , just before the millennium , would provoke the dismissal of herbert rudolf and a sharp correction in the company\u2019s overall policy . but that wasn\u2019t all : following hans messer\u2019s departure , practices that had long been regarded as fundamental in the development of the company were now called into question by the new man in charge . it was herbert rudolf\u2019s clear intention to eradicate family influence on the running of the company altogether .\nduring the 1990s , the business policies of messer griesheim became closely linked to the strategic goals of the hoechst group . from 1994 onwards , hoechst\u2019s prime focus was on their core businesses of pharmaceuticals , agrochemicals and industrial chemicals and they were now keen to divest themselves of their two - thirds majority share in messer griesheim . there followed many years of debate about the future ownership structure of the messer griesheim group and a remarkably passive attitude on the part of the hoechst board towards the spiralling messer deficit . early warnings emanating from the messer family about the imminent collapse of the company were brushed aside and herbert rudolf was given virtual carte blanche .\nafter the stock market flotation failed and the much touted sale to linde ag fell through at the last minute because of complications arising from anti - trust legislation , the hoechst / aventis shares in messer griesheim were finally transferred to the financial investment companies goldman sachs and allianz capital partners in april 2001 . they also took on two thirds of the net deficit which by spring 2001 had reached the not inconsiderable figure of 1 . 72 billion euros .\nhowever , disputes within the family were also endangering the continued existence of the company . for example , thomas messer , the eldest son of hans messer , declined to take \u201cany further responsibility for the maintenance and development of the family business\u201d as he wished to chart his own future . in december 1996 , thomas messer resigned from messer industrie gmbh and gave away the greater part of his mig shares to the charitable adolf messer foundation .\nwhen , in the second half of the 1990s , the fate of messer griesheim was hanging in the balance , stefan messer \u2013 second son of hans messer , who died in 1997 \u2013 made his view quite clear that the family should retain their long - term influence over the company . in 1999 , he purchased the messer cutting & welding subsidiary from messer griesheim gmbh on behalf of the family .\nat messer griesheim , where control of the far bigger industrial gases side of the business still lay , the financial investors\u2019 prime focus after 2000 was on restructuring and debt relief . messer griesheim divested itself of a number of its holdings , concentrated on certain core regions and successfully completed its \u201cslimming down\u201d process . when discussions about the future of messer resurfaced after autumn 2003 , one section of the family led by stefan messer resolved to take responsibility for the company back into their own hands ( much to the surprise of the financial investors ) . they withdrew from operations in germany , the usa and the uk and acquired the shares held by goldman sachs and allianz capital partners .\n( 4 - traders . com ) the interim report is due to be released on 8 august around 8 . 00 noon cet and will be . . .\ncaterpillar , ge , generac , himoinsa , kohler , cummins , rolls - royce , multiquip , slpm , jdec , zibo diesel . . .\nfmp focuses on developing , manufacturing and delivering surface protection solutions to power generation , oil , gas and chemical processing markets .\nbritish companies have developed a new thermal metal coating for use on the flight deck of the uk roy . . ."]}
{"id": 53748, "summary": [{"text": "a land contract \u2014 often described by other terminology listed below \u2014 is a contract between the buyer and seller of real property in which the seller provides the buyer financing in the purchase , and the buyer repays the resulting loan in installments .", "topic": 17}, {"text": "under a land contract , the seller retains the legal title to the property , while permitting the buyer to take possession of it for most purposes other than legal ownership .", "topic": 17}, {"text": "the sale price is typically paid in periodic installments , often with a balloon payment at the end to make the timelength of payments shorter than in the corresponding fully amortized loan ( i.e. , a loan without a final balloon payment ) .", "topic": 26}, {"text": "when the full purchase price has been paid including any interest , the seller is obligated to convey ( to the buyer ) legal title to the property .", "topic": 17}, {"text": "an initial down payment from the buyer to the seller is usually also required .", "topic": 17}, {"text": "the legal status of land contracts varies between jurisdictions .", "topic": 10}, {"text": "since a land contract specifies the sale of a specific item of real estate between a seller and buyer , a land contract can be considered a special type of real estate contract .", "topic": 17}, {"text": "in the usual , more conventional real estate contracts , a seller does not provide a loan to the buyer ; the contract either does not specify a loan or includes provisions for a loan from a different \" third party \" lender , usually a financial institution in practice .", "topic": 26}, {"text": "when third party lenders are involved , typically a lien , as part of a mortgage or trust deed , is placed on the property , in which the property serves as collateral until the loan is repaid .", "topic": 26}, {"text": "other terms for a land contract include : terms contract contract for deed agreement for deed land installment contract installment sale agreement", "topic": 27}], "title": "land contract", "paragraphs": ["to learn about the process for purchasing real estate using a land contract see the nolo article , closing on a land contract .\na land contract is an agreement between a buyer and seller pertaining to a specific tract of land . developers advertise and sell tracts of land similar to the process of selling a real estate property . land contracts can be broad in scope and may include both the land and real estate on the land . many land contracts involve seller financed purchases . some borrowers buying land may also choose to finance the purchase through a bank loan .\nan installment sales contract is any type of contract that calls for periodic payments , but in real estate , it is generally referred to as a land contract , contract for deed , or contract for sale . the term\nland\nis misleading as a land contract can be used to purchase any type of real estate with or without improvements .\nthe length of the land contract term , interest rate , and payments are negotiable .\nseller financed land contracts may include a tract of land or they may also include land and any assets located on the land . assets included in a land contract may include residential homes , pools , tennis courts , basketball courts , barns or horse tracks . any assets located on the land and included in a land contract will affect the price . the seller holds the title on all assets until full payment is made at which time the title is transferred .\nbuying a home with a land contract is an alternative to conventional financing . big stock photo\nthis article outlines the colorado land contract vs contract for deed . in colorado , a land contract , installment land contract and contract for deed are the same thing under different names . it is a sale of property by which the buyer pays the seller principal , interest , taxes and insurance , and the seller continues making payments on his [ \u2026 ]\nthe land registry safeguards land and property ownership worth more than \u00a34 trillion , including more than \u00a31 trillion of mortgages . the land register contains more than 24 million titles , which show evidence of ownership , covering more than 84 % of the land mass .\na land contract details the specific terms associated with buying a piece of property . land contracts can be broad in scope with certain states having more generous legal rights for land contract holders than others . as a result , the world of land contracts can be difficult to navigate . as such , a buyer of land must be very careful to ensure that the terms of the contract are legally binding in case a dispute arises in the future .\ncolorado land contract addendum for crec contract\u2026 the colorado real estate commission approved contract does provide for seller financing , but assumes the seller owns the property free and clear with no mortgage . it does not provide for a \u201cwrap\u201d or \u201cwraparound\u201d sale by contract for deed or installment land contract . the real estate commission in [ \u2026 ]\nas with other types of seller financing , a land contract may be advantageous to both buyer and seller .\nher majesty ' s land registry was created in 1862 and covers england and wales . the land register is owned by the crown and sets out the ownership of land and property in england and wales .\na contract to purchase land or other property off - the - plan may be subject to the unfair contract terms provisions of the australian consumer law if it is a \u201cstandard form consumer contract\u201d .\nsparks , dana .\npros & cons of a land contract\nlast modified june 30 , 2017 . urltoken\nthe buyer has problems also . what guarantee does the buyer have that the seller will not sell the same property fraudulently to other purchasers ? it is absolutely imperative that a memorandum of the land contract sale ( or the land contract itself ) be recorded in the jurisdiction where the land is located .\nour unfair contract terms library page gives details of our publications on unfair contract terms .\nif a standard form consumer contract contains an unfair contract term , then that term may be void . a contract term is unfair when :\nclick here to download the handbook , a buyer\u2019s guide : understanding land contracts .\nin february 2017 , the government\u2019s housing white paper committed hm land registry to become the world\u2019s leading land registry for speed , simplicity and an open approach to data with an aim to achieve comprehensive registration of land in england and wales by 2030 .\nsparks , dana .\npros & cons of a land contract .\nhome guides | sf gate , urltoken 30 june 2017 .\nin a word , speed . because there\u2019s no bank involved , land contract closings can happen in under a week\u2014and without expensive closing costs .\na . if you are buying this property with little or no money down , the land contract may be a good deal for you .\nto close a wrap deal in colorado using an installment land contract , contact the law firm of bronchick & associates , pc at urltoken .\nthere are at least 3 reasons why you should sign a land contract . if you are buying a piece of real estate that you really want to own , a land contract locks in your commitment to buy . a land contract keeps other buyers from taking the property from you . you do not have to make a large outlay of capital to purchase the land , since under the land contract the seller retains rights of ownership while you make installment payments to acquire the property . this results in an ideal arrangement for a seller looking to unload a piece of property in a down market and a buyer with limited capital to purchase the property .\noversimplified , the land contract - - also referred to as a contract for deed or installment contract - - is a legal transaction where the buyer makes a down payment and the balance of the purchase price is paid in monthly or quarterly installments .\n* note that with your purchase of standard legal ' s document preparation service , you will receive one of the fully completed land contracts listed above . if more than one type of land contract is required , additional charges will apply .\nen whatever it states is what you agreed to . if it is not mentioned in your land contract , then the buyer may have a cl\nland contracts are often seller financed however in some cases a borrower may seek traditional bank financing for a land contract . a borrower seeking to build on a piece of land may wish to finance the property through a bank loan . terms of a loan for land will generally include a higher interest rate and are usually based on a shorter term . loans for land will also often be structured with a balloon payment rather than regular installment payments . often builders receiving a loan for land will refinance or payoff the loan with a takeout loan once the real estate is built and greater collateral value is established .\nin ohio , a land contract , also called a land installment contract , is an agreement by a seller to sell you land and a house on that land for an agreed price . you , the buyer , agree to make monthly installment payments directly to the seller , plus interest , until paid in full . the seller agrees to transfer the deed ( ownership ) to you after all of the payments have been made . legally , when the buyer misses a payment , regardless of the reason the payment was missed , the buyer has breached his agreement under the land contract and the seller can take certain actions allowed by statute .\nsparks , dana . ( 2017 , june 30 ) . pros & cons of a land contract . home guides | sf gate . retrieved from urltoken\nwelcome to the colorado land contract wiki , sponsored by the law firm of bronchick & associates , pc . we have closed over 600 land contracts over the last 15 years in colorado , and offer this website as a public service for information on land contracts in colorado . for more information , contact us at 303 - 398 - 7032 .\n- a memorandum of land contract that can be filed with the county recorder or record ' s office in the county in which the property is located .\nthe government\u2019s preferred land registry operating model was privatisation with a contract between government and a private sector operator . the public consultation closed on 26 may 2016 .\nsam gilford , a consumer bureau spokesman , confirmed that staff members had conversations with members of the consumer advisory board about seller financing , specifically a type of arrangement called a contract for deed or a land contract .\na land contract can be a risky transaction . even though michigan law makes land contracts legally binding , they are essentially unregulated . and prospective sellers considering selling their property on land contract should carefully consider the fact that they will become the financing entity . although individuals commonly sell under the presumption that payments will consistently be made and that no further action will be necessary , this is certainly not always the case .\nthe register is the single authoritative record of ownership and the basis of the state guarantee of ownership and interests in land . it is a statutory requirement that when there is a change in ownership of land or other property rights , the land register must be updated , so that it remains accurate .\nfor a property that you express a particular interest in or see a potential to appreciate , a land contract helps you obtain the property and lock out any competing bids . this means that under the land contract you hold a right to first refusal with respect to the purchase of the property . this means that as long as you make the installment payments as agreed upon in the land contract , the buyer retains the right to own the property . if the installment payments cease or other terms of the land contract are not adhered to , this will allow other buyers to come to the table and negotiate a deal with the seller .\na standard form consumer contract is a contract for the supply of goods or services or the sale of land for personal use only , where the contract is typically prepared by one party to the contract and is not subject to negotiation \u2013 usually offered on a \u201ctake it or leave it\u201d basis . the unfair contract terms provisions of the australian consumer law will not apply if the off - the - plan purchase contract is made for business or investment purposes .\nonce 30 days has passed from the date the land contract payment was due and the buyer has failed to bring his account current , the seller can begin the legal process required to force the buyer to forfeit his interest in the land contract . this process begins with the seller serving a written notice on the buyer by\nalso in february the land registry opened a consultation on proposals to modernise its service , give customers more options in the use of the service and bring the rules into alignment with land registry\u2019s digital strategy .\na land contract is a written legal contract , or agreement , used to purchase real estate , such as vacant land , a house , an apartment building , a commercial building , or other real property . a land contract is a form of seller financing . it is similar to a mortgage , but rather than borrowing money from a lender or bank to buy real estate , the buyer makes payments to the real estate owner , or seller , until the purchase price is paid in full .\none of the benefits of entering into a land contract with a seller is that it confirms your commitment to purchase the property . subject to the rules of the community in which you live in that governs the terms of land contracts , you can express your desire to purchase the property at some agreed - upon value and make payments over a period of years to accomplish that . your intention is locked in when the land contract is signed , and you will realize the benefit of ownership once the contract is paid off . al rights in the real estate will remain with the seller throughout the term of the land contract , unless it is paid off sooner .\nohio law provides that a buyer who misses a land contract payment has a 30 day grace period to make the payment before the seller can begin legal action against the buyer . the ohio revised code \u00a7 5313 . 05 states that a buyer who misses a land contract payment has 30 days to bring his account current by making all payments currently due under the contract and by paying any additional late fees or other charges for which he is liable under the contract . if the buyer makes all such payments within the 30 day period , then the seller cannot initiate forfeiture of the buyer ' s interest under the land contract\nthis article discusses the contract for deed vs lease option as used in colorado . many investors are generally familiar with the concepts lease option and contract for deed ( aka \u201cinstallment land contract\u201d ) . many investors confuse the two , and this article will help you understand the tax , legal , and practical issues between a lease option vs contract [ \u2026 ]\nif you\u2019re tired of paying rent but don\u2019t qualify for a mortgage , a land contract could be your ticket to home ownership . or if you own a home you need to sell fast in a slow market , a land contract could make that sale happen quickly\u2014and for more money than you might get from a buyer with a conventional mortgage .\nland contracts make sense for most buyers and should be considered for the above reasons , which will be explained in this article . there are other factors to balance in when considering a land contract , but those concerns should be weighed by the ultimate benefit of owning the real estate .\nthese principles apply both to the way contract terms are drafted and also to how contract terms are used by firms in practice .\nif the buyer defaults on the land contract , or fails to make the monthly payments to the seller as required , the seller can file a court action called land contract forfeiture . forfeiture will result in the buyer \u201cforfeiting , \u201d or giving up , all money paid to the seller for the property pursuant to the land contract and the equitable title of the buyer will be extinguished . in other words , if the buyer fails to pay , the seller keeps all money received , plus the seller keeps the real estate .\nif the buyer has neither paid for five years nor paid 20 % of the land contract purchase price , then the buyer is treated legally more like a renter or tenant who failed to pay his rent . in order for the seller to legally cancel the land contract , the seller must bring an action in court for forfeiture of the buyer ' s rights in the land contract and for restitution of the property . if the court finds in favor of the seller , that the buyer was not current on his payments , then the court will cancel the land contract and order the buyer to leave the property . the court order cancelling the land contract must then be filed in the office of the county recorder of the county where the property is located . more importantly , the buyer whose rights in the land installment contract are forfeited , will loose everything he has paid under the land contract including the down payment , the monthly payments , the homeowners insurance premiums and the real estate taxes . the seller ' s action for forfeiture of the buyer ' s rights in the land installment contract is an exclusive remedy which bars further action on the contract by the seller unless the buyer has paid an amount less than the fair rental value plus deterioration or destruction of the property caused by the buyer . in such a case , the seller may also recover the difference between the amount paid by the buyer on the contract and the fair rental value of the property plus an amount for the deterioration or destruction of the property caused by the buyer .\nthis article discusses the basics of a land contracts including how and when they are used to purchase real property .\nat this point , in order for the seller to legally cancel the land contract and force the buyer to vacate the property , the seller must bring an action in court for forfeiture of the buyer ' s rights in the land contract . the type of legal action the seller must bring depends on whether the buyer has met either of the criteria below :\nan installment land contract is financing tool whereby the seller and buyer agree upon the sale of a property under installment payments . the property remains titled in the seller\u2019s name until the buyer completes all payments under the contract . this arrangement is also known as a \u201ccontract for deed\u201d or \u201cinstallment land contract\u201d . the land contract can be effective tools for acquiring a property with owner financing to preserve the existing financing . if a seller of a property has a low , fixed - interest rate loan , a transfer of the ownership subject to the existing loan can allow the buyer to take advantage of this favorable financing without having to get new financing or qualify for the existing loan .\na land contract can be an appealing option for a potential homebuyer who might have difficulty qualifying for a mortgage loan . but there are potential risks to be wary of as well .\nwhen interest rates are high and credit is tight , there are fewer buyers on the market . a land contract can attract buyers who would not normally have been able to purchase property .\nif you are buying or selling a parcel of real estate and want to have the owner / seller finance it on behalf of the buyer , then you can create a document called a land contract . a land contract provides the seller with increased revenues through the generation of interest payments , while allowing buyers to get into a home who otherwise might have difficulty finding bank financing . let standard legal ' s document preparation professionals prepare the land contract documents you require using the information that you supply to us . then we provide everything back to you , ready to sign !\nbuyers with poor or no credit can get a land contract because it\u2019s up to the seller to decide if they\u2019re creditworthy . down payments and closing costs\u2014if any\u2014are much smaller than with a mortgage .\nas part of the contract , the seller agrees to provide a deed ( usually a warranty deed ) to the buyer after all of the contractual obligations are satisfied . under this arrangement , the buyer does not receive the legal title until the debt has been satisfied . for this reason , a land contract is not an instrument of conveyance , but rather is an agreement to convey land .\nfor a seller who finances a real estate transaction personally , a land contract offers more protection and alternatives in the event of a default than a deed with a purchase - money mortgage given to the buyer for the amount owed . unlike a mortgage , a land contract stipulates that if a buyer does not fulfill his financial obligations in the agreed upon terms of the contract , then the seller regains possession of the property and keeps whatever money the buyer has remitted .\nthis post discusses the wraparound sale in colorado . a wraparound or \u201cwrap\u201d is a sale of property whereby the underlying loan is not paid off , but rather paid on a continuing basis by the seller . the buyer makes payments to the seller on a note or contract ( land contract aka \u201ccontract for deed ) . a wrap [ \u2026 ]\nyou have to look to the language of the existing mortgage . it is my opinion that under the standard deed of trust clause , a land contract will in fact trigger the due on sale clause .\ninstallment land contracts are an important financing tool in the real estate industry . often called land contracts , contracts for deed , or sometimes presented as a lease with option to purchase , these types of agreements allow the seller to finance the real estate sales transaction while circumventing the traditional mortgage and deed of trust formalities . when parties enter into an installment land contract , the buyer typically takes possession of the property and assumes the rights and responsibilities of ownership , but the deed is not delivered to the buyer until the contract price has been paid in full .\na contract would generally be able to proceed if an unfair term is struck out by a court . however , if the unfair clause is so central to the contract that it cannot be struck out , the contract may be unenforceable .\na term of a contract that attempts to restrict or modify a person\u2019s rights under the australian consumer law may also be void if it is an \u201cunfair contract term\u201d ( see section on unfair contract terms at pages 7 - 8 ) .\nland contracts can be used for sales of either residential or commercial property . in residential transactions , buyers who do not have sufficient funds for an equity payment on a house to qualify for a loan or who seek lower interest rates than those available from commercial lenders are likely to pursue a land contract arrangement . a commercial buyer , by contrast , may favor a land contract acquisition to reduce the initial amount of capital that must be invested to acquire real estate , to wait for a later date to obtain an traditional loan to pay off the land contract ( e . g . , if interest rates are expected to decrease or the buyer ' s credit will improve in the future ) , or to hold out for a date when it expects to have more liquidity .\ncontracts for deed , also known as executory contracts , are contracts for the sale of land \u2013 usually residential property \u2013 where the seller keeps title to the property until the buyer has paid the full contract price .\ngenerally , upon a buyer\u2019s fulfillment of the land contract , the seller should give the buyer the required deed conveying the property free of liens created by the seller . a seller who fails to provide the required deed may be in breach of the contract . if the seller is unwilling or unable to give the required deed , the buyer may have various options , including legal action for : 1 . specific performance of the land contract , including a court order directing the seller to give the required deed . 2 . quiet title . 3 . cancelation of the land contract , seeking the return of the money paid by the buyer in exchange for all of the buyer\u2019s rights in the property . 4 . money damages .\nunder the terms of the land contract the buyer is not required to make a huge capital outlay in order to obtain the property . the payments made under the land contract are done on an installment basis . this increases the cash flow for the buyer by not tying up all their money in the property while allowing the buyer to enjoy all of the benefits of the property , except ownership , which is retained by the seller .\nland contract agreements must cover myriad issues , such as what happens if the market appreciates or depreciates dramatically prior to the due date of the balloon payment . there are also concerns as to which party is responsible for maintenance of the home , who will carry the insurance on the house , and what happens in the event the buyer opts not to purchase the property . perhaps even more complex than a standard home purchase , a land contract has special challenges , and careful consideration must go into creating the binding contract .\nland contracts or contracts for deed are a security agreement between a seller , called a vendor , and a buyer , called a vendee .\nwith freehold land , a developer will be in a position to settle as soon as a certificate of title has been issued by landgate .\non 24 march 2016 , the government launched a public consultation on moving land registry operations to the private sector . the consultation document set out the government\u2019s view that privatisation would deliver a revenue for the government and could support the land registry to be run more efficiently and effectively .\nhb 311 limits a seller\u2019s ability to enforce certain remedies under an executory contract for conveyance of real property , create liability for failing to record an executory contract , and specify the effect of a recorded executory contract related to legal title of the property .\n. modernisation will maximise the value of hm land registry to the economy , and should be completed without a need for significant exchequer investment . \u201d\na land contract is an agreement that provides for both the conveyance of real property and the financing in the transaction . in a land contract , the seller provides the financing for the buyer to purchase the property\u2014essentially in the form of an installment sale . the seller determines down payment , interest rate , installments , and requires payment of taxes and insurance premiums . although the buyer takes possession at the outset , the seller continues to own the property , pay the mortgage and taxes , and hold the deed until all terms of the contract are met .\n34 . van huyssteen & maxwell contract law in south africa ( 2014 ) 84 .\nthe interests of a seller and a buyer under an installment contract are determined by the doctrine of equitable conversion .\n[ e ] quitable conversion is the treating of land as personalty and personalty as land under certain circumstances .\nshay , 25 ill 2d at 449 , 185 ne2d at 219 . the buyer holds equitable title once the contract is executed . the seller holds the legal title in trust for the buyer and the buyer holds the purchase money in trust for the seller . once the contract is satisfied , the seller gives the buyer a deed , which vests legal title in the buyer from the date the contract was signed .\nthe laws on land contracts vary from state to state , so prospective buyers need to investigate whatever rules apply in their area . as with any major financial transaction , it ' s a good idea to get professional assistance before engaging in a land contract , preferably a real estate attorney who can review agreements beforehand and alert you to potential pitfalls to avoid and steps you should take .\nonce the agreement is signed , the buyer has material use of the property according to the contract . typically , buyers will need to maintain and repair the property as if they are outright owners . damaging or neglecting the property will violate terms of the contract . this and any other stipulations in the contract not met are grounds for terminating the contract .\nmy friend has suggested a land sales contract to avoid the points and to permit me to keep his 9 . 5 percent rate . he will take back a second trust to cover his equity . this sounds like a good deal to me .\na contract for deed is a long - term , high - interest installment financing deal .\n112 . it reads : \u201cany purchaser who in terms of a deed of alienation has undertaken to pay the purchase price of land in specified instalments over a period in the future and who has paid to the seller in such instalments not less than 50 per cent of the purchase price , shall , if the land is registrable , be entitled to demand from the seller transfer of the land on condition that simultaneously with the registration of the transfer there shall be registered in favour of the seller a first mortgage bond over the land to secure the balance of the purchase price and interest in terms of the deed of alienation\u201d .\non the downside , a land contract doesn ' t have many of the protections that come with a mortgage . because the seller retains the title until the land contract is fully paid off , the buyer could end up defaulting and forfeiting their interest to the property if they miss just one payment - in which case the buyer is entitled to keep the payments made to date as rent ( although buyers may be entitled to some of their money back in certain states - check local laws ) .\nexcept for freehold land , an off - the - plan contract should include a \u2018defects liability\u2019 clause stating that it is the developer\u2019s responsibility to repair any major or minor defects . in addition to any rights you may have under a contract , there may also be remedies available to you under the consumer guarantee provisions of the australian consumer law .\n\u201cwe visited more than thirteen hundred households to examine whether and how low - income buyers in texas\u2019s poorest communities are obtaining title to their land , with a specific focus on the use of contract for deed , \u201d way told the magazine . \u201ctexas lawmakers were concerned with the rampant use of contracts for deed in land sales to low - income homebuyers in colonias , and passed legislation in the mid - 1990s to afford buyers greater protections . this report is one of the first major studies to chronicle land transaction practices in colonias since the passage of the legislation . \u201d\nit is becoming axiomatic that sanctity of contract and fairness are competing values that need to be balanced by courts . freedom of contract means that parties are free to decide whether or not to contract ; with whom and on what terms . 30 ideally , the creation of a contract should be the result of a free choice , without external interference , and that in the process of contracting , the parties are sovereign . once a court is satisfied that the contract was freely entered into with the intention to create binding obligations , it should uphold and enforce the contract based on the principle of pacta sunt servanda . accordingly , there should be minimal state intervention in the area of contract law as a result of freedom of contract and party autonomy . autonomy entails that the decision - maker must accept the responsibility of binding himself to a contract . 31\nfor internal revenue service purposes , the tax laws treat the land sales contract as a sale , thereby creating a taxable consequence for the seller even before the deed is transferred and also permitting the buyer to deduct real estate taxes and interest , where appropriate .\nwithdrawal clauses are those that allow either the developer or buyer to withdraw from the contract if particular conditions are not met . potential buyers should consider whether a contract adequately covers the following matters :\nwhen signing the contract , you may not know exactly how the property will look when construction is finished nor the precise quality or standard of fixtures and fittings . as a safeguard when purchasing off - the - plan , it is important to ensure the contract stipulates the required features of the property and check that there is sufficient detail of these specified in the contract , including timeframes for completion of any \u201cpackaged\u201d inclusions , particularly with house and land packages .\nif the buyer meets either the five year or 20 % test , then the buyer is treated legally like a homeowner with a mortgage . in order for the seller to legally cancel the land contract in this situation , the seller must bring an action in court for foreclosure and judicial sale of the foreclosed property . this means that if the court finds in favor of the seller , that the buyer was not current on his payments , then the court will cancel the land contract and order the property sold at a sheriff ' s sale . the sale proceeds will be used to pay for court costs , taxes and other fees and the amount still owed to the seller on the land contract . the remaining amount , if any , will be paid to the land contract buyer . as an alternative to foreclosure , the seller may bring an action for only unpaid installments against the buyer , but this will only result in a money judgment for the seller and will not force the buyer to vacate the property nor restore possession of the property to the seller .\nbuying real estate through a land contract is fairly straightforward . the buyer gives the seller a down payment for the home or piece of land and the seller acts as the bank , financing the balance of the purchase price . the buyer and seller work together to negotiate an interest rate at the time of purchase . generally , the seller carries the loan for a fixed number of years , at which time a balloon payment is due .\na buyer and a seller both sign the land contract covering agreed upon terms and conditions of the sale . upon satisfaction of all contract terms and conditions , including payment of the purchase price over a specified time period , the legal title of the property transfers from the seller to the buyer by way of a warranty deed , or other deed used to convey title .\nif the seller fails to perform any of his or her statutory obligations , the buyer has the option of voiding the installment land contract transaction and is entitled to return of all payments made on the contract , with interest . under most installment land contracts , the buyer actually resides on the property which they are purchasing , when a buyer seeks a court\u2019s declaration that the agreement is void , the seller will have an unjust enrichment counterclaim for the reasonable value of rent . this amount may or may not be equal to the installment payments .\nsome title companies draft and insure land contracts that contain a vendor , a vendee and a trustee . you will need to call around to find such a title company .\noff - the - plan sales contracts are agreements where a developer promises to deliver a parcel of land , a house and land package or a strata property to a buyer at an agreed price at a future date , subject to the developer obtaining all necessary approvals in respect of the development from the relevant authorities and satisfying any conditions necessary to finalise the development . in the case of land subdivisions , for example , this would include the construction of roads , and connection to services such as power , water and sewerage .\nland contracts may be a good , or sometimes the only , option available to buyers and sellers of real estate . real estate rules vary by state , so it is important to consult with an experienced real estate attorney to draft a land contract in order to allow for appropriate terms and to be able to enforce a forfeiture action , if needed by the seller . for a list of real estate attorneys in your state , see nolo\u2019s lawyer directory .\nat the autumn statement 2016 , the government announced that the land registry will remain in the public sector and will focus on becoming a more digital data - driven registration business .\na land contract allows the owner of a property to sell that property to a buyer over the course of time , financing the purchase price on behalf of the buyer and collecting interest on the sale amount . the buyer does not need to go out and find a mortgage from a bank or mortgage company , nor does the buyer have to pay the entire purchase price to the seller upfront . rather , the buyer signs a land contract with the seller agreeing to purchase the property in either installment payments or in installment payments with a balloon payment on a certain date . the buyer then moves into the property and makes the agreed upon monthly payments . when all of the payments ( and any required balloon payments ) are made according to the terms of the land contract , only then does the buyer finally take title of the property from the seller .\ngenerally , an off - the - plan contract will provide for the developer to carry out and complete a development in accordance with plans ( that are usually annexed to the contract ) within a defined period , unless the contract provides for the period to be extended \u2013 generally to meet particular conditions along the way .\nthus , the land contract is an extremely effective tool for the investor to learn about and implement to increase their profitability in today\u2019s market . colorado , like many states , does not a have a particular statute on the process for getting the property back that was sold on a wraparound land contract . thus , theoretically the seller might have to foreclose , depending on how much equity the buyer has in the deal . in most cases , the seller evicts the buyer as a holdover tenant ( who doesn\u2019t show up in court ) and the process of foreclosure is avoided .\non recording , an executory contract would convey legal title to the purchaser , subject to a lien retained by the seller for the amount of the unpaid contract price , less any lawful deductions . extrinsic evidence could be used to supply the legal description of the property if that information was not apparent from the recorded contract .\n2 . hutchison & pretorius ( eds ) the law of contract in south africa ( 2012 ) 23 .\n31 . van der merwe , van huyssteen , reinecke & lubbe contract general principles ( 2012 ) 9 .\n71 . van de merwe , van huyssteen , reinecke & lubbe contract general principles ( 2012 ) 9 .\nland contracts began to disappear when loan requirements softened and rates dropped below 8 % . but they have not vanished altogether and , in fact , tiptoed back into the market during the mortgage crisis . previous homeowners who lost their homes to foreclosure or sold through a short sale began to lean on land contracts as a financing alternative when the big banks turned them away .\na land contract allows a buyer who is not able to secure traditional financing to purchase real estate . the buyer has time to work on any credit issues he may have , including lowering his debt - to - income ratio , and to save for the down payment on a traditional loan .\nthis article is intended to provide a brief overview of how land contracts work and discuss some of the pros and cons of using this form of financing to buy or sell real estate .\nbut now , hb 311 limits a seller\u2019s ability to enforce certain remedies under an executory contract for conveyance of real property , creates liability for failing to record an executory contract , and specifies the effect of a recorded executory contract related to legal title of the property , according to the bill analysis prepared by the house research organization .\nthere are several reasons someone may choose to buy or sell real estate using a land contract . many buyers prefer land contracts because they are a low cost way to obtain financing . sellers like them because they make it easier to sell property , and the seller can set his or her own terms . if done right , a buyer is able to take possession of a property while making payments towards ownership . sellers retain title and can turn their real estate investment into a profitable venture .\n5 . cserne freedom of contract and paternalism : prospects and limits of an economic approach ( 2012 ) 81 .\nan installment contract may be terminated in a variety of ways . upon a buyer ' s default , a seller has available both statutory and common law remedies . despite the similarities , courts generally do not view installment contracts as functionally equivalent to mortgages , and therefore installment contracts are usually not subject to mortgage laws . therefore , it is generally easier for a seller to terminate an installment contract and recover possession of the property . when a buyer defaults upon an installment contract , a seller may elect to enforce the contract or to declare the contract at an end .\nbenefits to buyers . there may be a buyer interested in the real estate for sale but who , because of their credit history or other reasons , cannot obtain approval for a needed mortgage . the parties can enter into a sale by land contract so that the buyer makes monthly payments directly to the seller .\nwhile there are so - called standard form land contracts available on the internet , a seller should think carefully before using one . every deal is different and the terms of the contract should reflect that uniqueness . an experienced real estate attorney can help explain the various terms and ensure that you are properly protected .\nthe main advantage of a land contract is that it ' s fairly easy to qualify for . as long as the seller is willing to go that route , there ' s little need for extensive credit checks . if the buyer defaults , the seller simply retains the property without the need of going through foreclosure .\n11 . bhana \u2018the role of judicial method in the relinquishing of constitutional rights through contract\u2019 2008 24 sajhr 300 303 .\n41 . hopkins \u2018insurance policies and the bill of rights : rethinking the sanctity of contract paradigm\u2019 2002 salj 155 157 .\ncontact legal services of south central michigan for help . land contracts , for any number of reasons , sometimes do not work out for the parties . each party has a set of remedies . for example , either party can sue for breach of contract . some remedies , however , are specific to buyers or sellers .\nland contracts are legitimate alternatives to mortgages , but fraudsters have been known to prey on buyers who aren\u2019t financially savvy . both sides of a deal should hire a real estate lawyer to oversee the details . you\u2019ll need a purchase agreement and a contract with the legal description of the property , the payment schedule and payment dates .\nwithin the contract , a seller establishes financing , terms and conditions of ownership , and how the title will pass once the buyer fulfills the contract . in this capacity , a seller can charge a higher interest rate and negotiate a \u201cballoon payment\u201d at a certain point where the buyer pays the final balance or they re - negotiate the terms of the loan . except for several statutory constraints ( such as usury limitations ) , land contracts are wholly subject to the negotiation of the parties . they are outside the regulations and policies that bind financial institutions in issuing mortgages . as such , land contracts provide more flexibility to parties in negotiating and structuring transactions .\nan installment contract ( also called a land contract or articles of agreement for warranty deed or contract for deed ) is an agreement between a real estate seller and buyer , under which the buyer agrees to pay to the seller the purchase price plus interest in installments over a set period of time . upon execution of the contract the buyer immediately takes possession , but the seller retains legal title to the property until the buyer pays the full purchase price . the seller delivers the deed to the buyer once the final payment is made . installment contracts are an alternative to traditional mortgage financing and can benefit both the seller and buyer in a real estate transaction . this article is an overview of how installment contracts are created , what interest the parties to an installment contract hold , and how such contracts can be terminated .\n18 . bhana & pieterse \u2018towards a reconciliation of contract and constitutional values : brisley and afrox revisited\u2019 2005 salj 865 887 .\nfind out about what we can do to tackle unfair contract terms in financial services contracts and what you should focus on .\nthis blog is merely an introduction to installment land contracts . these are but a few of the considerations to account for in deciding whether an installment land contract is the right tool for your real estate sales transaction . because there is so much to consider in real estate law , there are many other important details which have not been discussed in this blog . every real estate transaction is different depending on the wants and needs of the buyer and seller . only a trusted real estate attorney can provide the personalized guidance necessary to ensure a successful transfer of real estate ownership . the attorneys at jorgensen , brownell & pepin have represented hundreds of real estate buyers and sellers throughout the years . whether you are buying or selling , call our real estate lawyers today to discuss your real estate sales transaction . we can help you determine if an installment land contract is the right tool for you .\non the 23 january 2018 , the government released its response to the consultation . in it , the government confirmed their intention to proceed with the amendments to the land registration rules 2003 . more info . . .\nthis article discuss handling payments on a wrap sale in colorado . a common question that often comes up is how payments are handled on a wraparound or \u201cwrap\u201d installment land contract in colorado . theoretically , the buyer pays the seller , and the seller pays his underlying lender . however , what if the seller decides not to pay [ \u2026 ]"]}
{"id": 53756, "summary": [{"text": "ippudo , also known as hakata ipp\u016bd\u014d ( \u535a\u591a\u4e00\u98a8\u5802 ) in japan , is a japanese ramen restaurant chain with locations worldwide .", "topic": 7}, {"text": "ippudo is well-known for its tonkotsu ramen , and has been described as \" the most famous tonkotsu ramen shop in the country \" . ", "topic": 16}], "title": "ippudo", "paragraphs": ["ippudo ny in east village will be temporarily closed from 6 / 17 to 7 / 17 for maintenance . ippudo westside and 5th avenue locations will be open .\nng and fast . ippudo will now be my go - to ramen place .\nas well as the abovementioned awards , ippudo received recognition with numerous other awards .\n\u201cthis is where it all began . the first ippudo ouside of japan ! \u201d\nippudo nishikikoji ranked best overall no . 9 in the \u201c2014 restaurants popular with foreign visitors\u201d\nshares of newly public restaurant chain ippudo soar as ramen king plans u . s . expansion\nhere ' s what you can expect from your first visit at ippudo , eastwood avenue . . .\nestablished in 2008 . * ippudo ny in east village will be temporarily closed from 6 / 17 to 7 / 17 for maintenance . ippudo west side and 5th avenue locations will be open . we apologize \u2026\noctober 16 , 2015 was a special day in ippudo\u2019s history . for shigemi kawahara , the founder of ippudo , the number \u201c3\u201d has special connotations . \u201c3 is the key , \u201d he often says when training his staff . which is why a special event was held to mark 3 decades of ippudo\u2019s ramen , and shigemi kawahara took the risk of redoing ippudo\u2019s two signature ramen dishes , \u201cshiromaru classic\u201d and \u201cakamaru modern\u201d .\nippudo ny has carried off a new style of presenting japanese food , in collaboration with hakkaisan sake . 01\nhe taste of authentic tonkotsu ramen . i could say that ippudo is the best ramen resto in the philippine\n2011 ippudo ny ranked no . 1 in the 2010 \u201cyelp\u201d , the us coast - to - coast restaurant review site opened its first ippudo ramen shops in hong kong 2012 hosted the \u201cfirst ramen general election\u201d , an \u201coriginal ramen creation\u201d contest opened its first food - court geared ramen shop \u201cippudo ramen express\u201d opened its first ippudo ramen shops in taiwan , china and australia 2013 opened its first ippudo ramen shop in malaysia held an event called shiki no ramen dai ni sho ( four seasons ramen part 2 ) which served a one - day - only \u201coriginal ramen creation\u201d ramen supervised by ippudo selected by all nippon airways ( ana ) for ana international inflight meals\nin may 2015 , at some ippudo stores they offered a limited ramen called \u201cumami nori dashi soba\u201d . do you know that this was a bowl of ramen created by a ramen chef who had no connection whatsoever with ippudo .\nippudo ramen is fuelled with innovation . with ramen of the highest quality , hospitable service with attention to detail and unique ambience , ippudo aims to create an exquisite and delightful ramen dining experience for its customers throughout the world .\npatrons eat at at ippudo , a japanese ramen noodle brasserie , in new york . ( ap photo / frank franklin ii )\nippudo still needs to prove itself for many more years before it can claim to be a long - established shop . the year 2035 will be its 50th anniversary . the year 2085 will be its 100th anniversary . it\u2019s not easy to predict the future , but there is one thing that will \u201cnever change\u201d . that is ippudo\u2019s firm resolve in the way it serves each single bowl of ramen to each individual customer . ippudo\u2019s future aim is to become a long - established shop . in order for ippudo to be recognized as a respectable long - established company in the years to come , ippudo is committed to focusing on \u201cwhat will never change\u201d , and achieving this requires constant change .\nthe star of the 2016 tokyo ramen show has finally arrived in # ippudoph \ud83d\udc4c introducing our latest limited edition ramen , ippudo ' s tantanmen . a long time coming but definitely worth the wait . \ud83d\ude09 available starting today , august 22 in all ippudo stores . # ippudotantanmen # worldfamousramen\nfor us at ippudo , every steaming bowl is an \u201carigato\u201d \u2013 a thank you , which we serve to our customers together with a smile .\nippudo celebrated its 30th anniversary on october 16 , 2015 . to mark the day , ippudo hosted a \u201cramen extravaganza\u201d serving up 18 , 000 free bowls of ramen at selected shops throughout the country of its two better - than - ever signature ramen dishes , \u201cshiromaru classic\u201d and \u201cakamaru modern\u201d . the fact that ramen was being served free of charge made the headlines both on tv and on social media , but the point of hosting this event wasn\u2019t just to make the news . this day had a special meaning in that ippudo\u2019s 30th anniversary was a focal point for ippudo\u2019s past and present .\n\u201c hirata pork buns ( pork and eringi mushroom , served with ippudo ' s original spicy sauce and mayo ) were fantastic . \u201d in 55 reviews\nfrom the first restaurant with only 10 counter seats to 70 restaurants around the global , ippudo became one of the most international ramen shops . ramen lovers could enjoy a bowl of ippudo\u2019s signature ramen whether in new york , pairs or beijing . but the expansion abroad didn\u2019t get off to a good start .\nramen has become soul food in japan , with a wide variety and easy availability . ippudo brings the true and authentic ramen , with much effort being invested in producing the highest quality soup , noodles and other ingredients , in every place it operates . here in australia , with its own central kitchen dedicated to soup and noodle production , ippudo aims to dazzle australians with its quality products , dynamic ambience and hospitable service . using local products and fusing them with japanese elements , ippudo does not compromise , in order to maintain quality . in due course , ippudo will be offering ramen from other parts of japan , with different soup bases and noodles . let ippudo , the world - famous ramen emporium , take you on a delicious journey of japanese soul food .\nippudo ' s signature hakata - style tonkotsu ( pork - based ) broth is what makes every bowl of ramen coming out of ippudo ' s kitchen special . it probably took the ramen king years of hard work , constantly changing and innovating the recipe , before he was able to come up with the perfection .\nan animation called \u201cms . koizumi loves ramen noodles\u201d which is shown on tokyo ippudo and other related stations since january 2018 is becoming the talk of the town .\npopular japan - based ramen chain ippudo is opening a restaurant in london this september : it ' ll be the 39th ippudo location outside of japan ( and the first in europe ) , joining the restaurant ' s international outlets in new york city , sydney , singapore , and hong kong , and most recently , taiwan .\nippudo was founded in 1985 in japan\u2019s ramen capital of hakata by shigemi kawahara , the internationally renowned ramen king . there are over 80 stores in japan , and globally in places such as new york , singapore , hong kong , south korea , taiwan , china , sydney and malaysia . ippudo has become the most popular ramen restaurant over the years .\nranked no . 1 in the \u201ctop 10 rtestaurants\u201d of 2010 ranked no . 3 in the \u201ctop 10 restaurants\u201d of 2011 ranked no . 1 in the 2010 noodle category ippudo ny : ranked no . 1 in 2011 ; ranked no . 2 in 2012 ; ranked no . 1 in 2013 ; ranked no . 2 in 2014 michelin \u201cippudo ny\u201d listed for six consecutive years since 2009 the new york times selected as one of the top 10 recommended ramen shops the 2015 best asian nyc restaurants contest the first ippudo ny shop won in the ramen category\nramen is good . good but not awesome . $ 16 for a classic bowl with add - ons of $ 2 / each quickly builds up the tab . i know it ' s ippudo , that hype built around ippudo , daddy of ramen ippudo , but $ 20 for lunch is not a great meal deal ippudo . there ' s plenty of alternatives around hell ' s kitchen marked half the price during lunch . service was ok . except i was given water in a glass that was just washed with maybe , windex . . . ? ! it had a strong chemical smell so i just took a sip and put it aside and ordered a beer instead . ( brilliant beverage sale strategy if i must say )\nwith the two key ingredients in place ippudo was ready to redraw the ramen image in japan nationwide . in 1994 ippudo became one of the eight ramen shops opened at the shin - yokohama raumen museum . it gained further popularity by winning tv tokyo\u2019s \u201ctv champion ramen chef\u201d for four years from 1995 - 1998 . ramen master kawahara earned the ramen king title in 2005 .\nanother change was introducing ippudo\u2019s signature tonkotsu pork - based ramen . while other ramen is mostly produced elsewhere , kawahara believes in handmade ippudo ramen . he chose to use thin noodles with low water content , which pairs well with pork - based broth , creating a dish free with a light aftertaste and free of a heavy smell . that\u2019s , in kawahara\u2019s opinion , good ramen .\nthe renowned ramen experts of ippudo new york started their next ramen concept . kuro - obi promises to elevate the precise craft of true japanese ramen making into a take - away format . ippudo ' s ramen master has created a new\ntake - away\nramen recipe for kuro - obi , which will focus exclusively on\ntori paitan\n, a delicately silky chicken base . for anyone who doesn ' t have the time to enjoy the full ippudo new york dining experience , kuro - obi is the answer - offering the style and exceptional quality without the infamous wait , and allowing even more visitors and new yorkers to experience and savor ippudo new york ' s wildly popular ramen . come try one for yourself , we ' ll have a hot bowl waiting for you !\ndespite the competition , this might be great news for fans of ippudo\u2019s rich tonkotsu broth . per bloomberg : \u201cthe noodle operator is targeting to have 300 locations outside [ japan ] by 2025 . \u201d\n* ippudo ny in east village will be temporarily closed from 6 / 17 to 7 / 17 for maintenance . ippudo west side and 5th avenue locations will be open . we apologize for the inconvenience , and thank you for your continued patronage . ippudo started in 1985 with a seating of only ten in the city of fukuoka . instantly , it revolutionized the ramen world with its fashionable d\u00e9cor , hospitable service , and delicious bowls of ramen . it appealed to the young and old alike and kick - started a ramen craze that lasted over two decades . today it has established itself as the market leader in japan , with more than 70 outlets under the brand . in a fiercely competitive environment where more than 3 , 500 ramen restaurants come and go each year , ippudo has remained at the cutting edge of innovation and quality .\nippudo east village location will be closed for renovation starting wednesday 6 / 20 / 2018 . we will be reopening in mid - july 2018 . we apologize for any inconvenience . hope to see you soon !\nippudo now has several ramen shops in the u . s . , with the others in california . last september ippudo teamed up with panda express , america\u2019s largest chinese restaurant chain . incorporating a concept from panda express , kuro - obi , the restaurants offer a quick - service ramen bar for take - out orders . kawahara aims to open more of these stores in shopping malls with the assistance of panda express .\nippudo has always believed that taste is not only experienced with the tongue . naturally ingenuity is needed , which incorporates all five senses including sight and sound , but the elements of comfort and safety are also essential in taste . ippudo carefully selects the ingredients , prepares the water , and maintains its cooking environment in perfect condition to ensure thorough cleanliness and organization . and then , these are brought to life through the hands of a master craftsperson . that\u2019s why we do not grudge a single minute of time spent on developing our staff . ippudo\u2019s food , and naturally its ramen , was born on this unique foundation of \u201cprimary standards\u201d .\nwhen shigemi kawahara started ippudo in 1985 , he also created his very own \u201ctao , \u201d or way , of ramen . his philosophy \u2014 to continuously innovate to remain true \u2014 is to keep reinventing in the kitchen ; redefining recipes for a dish that emerged over 300 years ago . kawahara\u2019s reinvention of the hakata - style tonkotsu ( pork - based ) ramen with its signature delicate , creamy broth , earned ippudo its global acclaim .\nto make ippudo the \u201cstarbucks of ramen , \u201d kawahara wanted to open a business in the \u201ccenter\u201d of the world . in 2008 he chose to open the first overseas store in new york , a city he planned to make the center of the ramen world as well . but with an east - west taste gap , the widely popular ippudo ramen in japan received several criticisms in new york : too oily , too salty and too pungent .\nippudo aims to have staff who are able to \u201cnotice attentively , think attentively and act attentively\u201d . in other words , people who carefully observe what the customers want , surmise their needs using their past experience and make predictions when taking action . these are people who are able to evoke feelings which exceed the expectations of our customers . reading the human mind is not something that can be explained in an instructions manual . this is the source of ippudo\u2019s omotenashi ( hospitality ) . another is the spirit of gratitude . for us at ippudo , every steaming bowl is an \u201carigato\u201d \u2013 a thank you , which we serve to our customers all around the world together with a smile .\nsince it was first founded , ippudo has been focused on creating a new ramen culture in japan . and now , starting with ramen , ippudo plans to introduce japan\u2019s beloved gastronomic culture to the world . in the hopes that people all over the world will enjoy japanese food , and will also come to understand and love japanese culture . and with the wish of bringing smiles to the children of the world who represent our future . continuing to thrill the world with japanese food .\nthe first day of the 31st year was a chance to embark on a new adventure . as a sign of gratitude for all of the years of support , ippudo offered a taste of their newly reborn ramen to its customers and the local communities where the ramen shops are located at 30 of their ramen shops throughout the country through this \u201cramen extravaganza\u201d . every steaming bowl was an \u201carigato\u201d \u2013 a thank you . for ippudo , october 16 , 2015 was such an unforgettable day .\nthis growth comes on the heels of a partnership with panda express , which in 2015 combined forces with ippudo to form i & p runway . i & p now oversees both brands which are on an expansion tear in nyc and beyond .\nin the ramen world , the all - important base flavor is known as the \u201ckaeshi\u201d . at ippudo , it is referred to as the \u201cippudo kaeshi masterpiece\u201d , and uses a unique blend of a variety of soya sauces originating from kyushu . this secret recipe is known only to the founder and chairman , shigemi kawahara and a handful of other trusted \u201ckaeshi guardians\u201d . this closely guarded secret is the result of two years of experimentation to revamp the kaeshi and enhance the depth of its flavor .\ni can ' t stress how much i love the akamaru special , with every sip of ippudo ' s special tonkotsu broth making me want to go for another dip . it ' s the richness of the creamy broth , with every element perfectly seasoned thereby adding so much flavor , that makes this a dish worth spending your hard - earned money on . i probably don ' t need to say this , but please drop by ippudo if you haven ' t already . your tastebuds will thank me after .\nippudo was founded in 1985 in japan ' s ramen capital of hakata by shigemi kawahara , the internationally renowned ramen king . since 2008 , when ippudo opened its first international outlet in new york , it has quickly expanded . there are over 80 stores in japan , and globally in places such as singapore , hong kong , taiwan , seoul , malaysia , china and thailand , with plans for further expansion . everywhere we expand , the mission remains the same : to spread \u201csmile\u201d and \u201carigatou\u201d through bowls of ramen .\nippudo is located at 65 4th avenue between 9th and 10th streets in the east village ( 212 - 388 - 0088 ) ; and at 321 west 51st street , between 8th and 9th avenues in midtown ( 212 - 974 - 2500 ) . ( urltoken )\nin 1985 ramen king kawahara , 31 , decided to change the poor image of ramen in japan by making it cool . he brought two major changes : interior design and tonkotsu ramen . ippudo restaurants have an elegant and modern design using wood furniture to simplify the look . they also play jazz music as background music . \u201cfor me , being cool is very important , \u201d kawahara once said during an interview . \u201ci tried to write the name ippudo in japanese calligraphy for the name board . it looks so cool ! \u201d\nfrom the very first sip , i can confidently place ippudo as one of my top 3 ramen restaurants in metro manila . what they have is perfection in a bowl with a delicate balance between the broth , ingredients , and noodles resulting such a delicious bowl of ramen .\n2014 \u201cparis ramen week zuzutto\u201d held in paris , france as part of the 2014 cool japan project gaining much acclaim opened its first ippudo ramen shops in thailand , the philippines and indonesia first overseas expansion into europe with the opening of its shop in london , u . k .\nippudo , the international ramen phenomenon , is finally spreading smiles and\narigatou\nwith their delicious bowls of ramen at eastwood city ' s fast - rising food strip , eastwood avenue . the world - class ramen house ' s roots began at 1985 hakata , japan ' s ramen capital , when ramen king shigemi kawahara opened his first ramen store . since then , they ' ve opened over 80 stores around the world , with long lines a common sight in every store . if you ' re interested to know more about ippudo ' s history , check it out here .\nthe seafood okonomiyaki ( php 295 ) is ippudo ' s take on the classic japanese pancake - stuffing it with cabbage , squid chunks , and topped with delicious shrimp . i ' m a sucker for seafood ( as you all probably know by now ) so i found this dish to be delicious - nicely seasoned with salt and a bit of sweetness . the seafood flavor really comes to life as you bite into this soft , juicy japanese delight . it ' s drizzled with ippudo ' s shio dare sauce and japanese mayonnaise on top for a kick of sweet and salty .\nthe kuro\nblack\nramen ( php 520 ) is a limited - edition ippudo ramen that ' s said to be ' the darker side of spice ' - which just means it has bangs of spicy goodness in it . it ' s loaded with ippudo ' s signature tonkotsu broth , infused with spicy garlic and packed black pepper spices . it ' s topped with salted soft - boiled egg , seaweed , spring onions , ajikikurage , and akamiso paste for added flavor . the chashu or pork belly is torched to perfection , which adds a bit of smokiness to the dish .\nippudo started in 1985 with a seating of only ten in the city of fukuoka . instantly , it revolutionized the ramen world with its fashionable d\u00e9cor , hospitable service , and delicious bowls of ramen . it appealed to the young and old alike and kick - started a ramen craze that lasted over two decades . today it has established itself as the market leader in japan , with more than 70 outlets under the brand . in a fiercely competitive environment where more than 3 , 500 ramen restaurants come and go each year , ippudo has remained at the cutting edge of innovation and quality .\nmaybe ippudo \u2019s long lines will start to subside as the cult favorite ramen shop from japan announces two new locations in new york city . before you get too excited for more tonkotsu ramen , know that the addresses are not finalized , but more locations of the japanese chain are on the horizon .\nippudo at eastwood avenue was quite spacious and was filled with these large chairs and wooden tables , which feels very modern japanese . you can also opt to sit at the high chairs right in front of their open kitchen if you ' re curious to see the chefs expertly whip up a perfect bowl of ramen .\nbloomberg reports that while two more locations are on the way , it\u2019s unclear if they are for ippudo specifically or its spin - off ramen counter , kuro - obi . kuro - obi has been serving its chicken broth - based ramen at urbanspace vanderbilt and city kitchen , and just this week added a location at canal street food hall .\nshigemi kawahara , often dubbed the ramen king , is the founder of ippudo and a charismatic entertainer in the kitchen . he sees the restaurant as a stage where each employee plays a role like an actor . from cooking to serving , every move is choreographed to perfect timing , even down to the moment when the staff bids a customer goodbye .\nramen king shigemi kawahara wanted to make ramen shops a cool place for young people in japan , so he opened ippudo in his hometown fukuoka more than three decades ago . today kawahara has not just succeeded in reshaping the ramen industry from \u201csticky and dirty\u201d to \u201cclassy and inviting , \u201d but has also taken his restaurant chain to the tokyo stock exchange .\nippudo , the ramen chain that\u2019s drawn long lines in new york city ever since it opened in 2008 , has major expansion plans in store for america . according to bloomberg , the brand \u201cis targeting the u . s . in a global push , \u201d thanks to funds raised from a recent ipo and a u . s . partnership with panda restaurant group inc . , which ( no surprise here ) operates the popular fast - food chain panda express . the chain had already announced plans to expand to san francisco and berkeley , and now confirms it has three more locations in store for new york city . any other u . s . cities on ippudo\u2019s expansion list , however , are still unknown .\neh . . . ippudo is overhyped . four years ago i refused to wait 2 . 5 hours for a bowl of ramen , and yesterday i walked in at the beginning of dinner hours without a wait . either competition has greatly increased , or the quality of ippudo has gone down . for $ 16 . you get the basic bowl of ramen , slightly oversalted and pork that did not melt in my mouth . egg was like $ 3 . . . seriously . . ? if i had waited to eat this ramen i would ' ve probably been upset , haha . the place itself was really modern and the service was friendly and respectful . however , it ' s underground and there is like absolutely no service ( at & t ) .\nippudo ramen : forget , for a second , about the 90 - minute waits . on a tuesday . at 5 freaking o ' clock . because , despite their ridiculous years - long popularity ( and expansion to midtown ) , ippudo is still putting a whole lot of love into their bowls of ramen . the appetizer and booze menus are much longer here than at most ramen - yas in town , which doesn ' t help with table turnover . but a couple of recent visits to the original east village location , including one after the massive kitchen re - tooling , show that these guys ' noodles - and - broth game , whether the tonkotsu ( classic , spicy , or\nmodern\n) , the shio , or the shoyu , remains strong .\nwhile japan\u2019s soul food ramen is enjoyed by all demographics today , it was more of a type of food for men until ippudo came along . with 400 years of history , \u201cunderground food\u201d ramen had had nothing to do with classy and clean dining . instead , ramen shops were associated with a shabby scene of working class laborers eating at an overcrowded place and where a strong and heavy smell filled the room .\ni came here around 11 pm with my boyfriend , and there was no wait ! we ordered the ippudo fries , i got the akamaru modern , and my boyfriend got the shiramaru classic . we also both added the boiled egg . the fries were pretty whatever . they were really crispy , but they ' re still just fries . i loved the egg ! the flavor was great , but i wish it was a little less boiled , because it wasn ' t perfectly soft boiled . my ramen and broth was delicious ! at first i was worried there wasn ' t enough noodle , but it ended up being a pretty good portion . i generally prefer thicker noodles , but the thin noodles in this was great . also , i prefer ippudo to ichiran . the service was great here ! our waiter was so attentive and polite .\nthe exact same menu as the other ippudo , same excellent service , same amazing food . came in after a broadway play , later in the evening on a friday . 15 - 30 min wait they said , that ' s ok ! we ' ll start at the bar . easy service with some sake pours and their shinshito peppers . peppers are always perfectly fried and amazing yuzu flavors when dipped in their salt . transferred over to their table , we were seated bar side . food came out quick . i ordered the special spicy ramen , and unfortunately , could not tailor it to my own spice wants . i requested that it be sliced as much as the cook could . our waiter informed me that the soup had to come as was , i couldn ' t get it any spicer . of course , meal was delicious . it is ippudo afterall .\nif the broth , noodles and kaeshi are a cosmos in a bowl , the ch\u0101sh\u016b is a little piece of heaven . ch\u0101sh\u016b is often written as char sui and probably conjures up images of roast pork . not ippudo\u2019s ch\u0101sh\u016b . while traditionally ch\u0101sh\u016b only uses pork belly , ippudo\u2019s ch\u0101sh\u016b uses two sumptuous cuts of pork belly and pork shoulder . these two pork cuts are slowly simmered in a time - honored soya sauce - based braising liquid resulting in a flavor that you need to taste in order to believe . the \u014dd\u014d no bara ( royal road pork belly ) provides a mouthwatering succulence where the pork just melts in your mouth while the \u014dd\u014d no kata ( royal road pork shoulder ) has a pleasant , chewy texture where the more you chew , the more the juices and flavors pour out . you can enjoy these two pork cuts in one bowl . double the enjoyment !\nyou could say ippudo ' s ramen is perfection in a bowl . you don ' t have the option to customize your ramen just like you could at ramen nagi , but each bowl of ramen that comes out of their kitchen is just what ramen king shigemi kawahara believes the perfect bowl of ramen should be - with years of innovation to create ramen of the highest quality . it ' s delicious and will leave you craving for more .\ni ' ve heard many good things about ippudo but i have really bad luck and whenever i ' m in town there ' s a really long wait or i can ' t make it for some reason . needless to say today i finally made it to ippudo - the infamous ramen place in nyc . m i was very impressed with the customer service . we didn ' t have to wait to get a table and the waiters / waitresses were suuuper attentive and fast . i actually didn ' t like what i ordered and asked to order something else . i felt super bad because i never do that but they were really understanding and didn ' t mind ( i hope ) ! ! ! i really wanted a white milky broth today but i got a more thinner consistency - which is not a bad thing . i just was craving something milky and with a heavier broth consistency today . the noodles - - - i have never had noodles like this because my theory is that a ) they make them from scratch . pleas keep up the good work because the noodles are partly the reason why i love this place broth - omg so so so good . not too heavy or oily unlike some ramen places . i think it ' s hard to keep it non greasy especially when you ' re cooking with pork but ippudo does a great job at making it just right\nthe parent company of ippudo , chikaranomoto , went public last week in tokyo . the share price has soared by 340 % , to 2 , 639 yen , as of market close on friday . with a 26 % stake , kawahara has gained $ 69 million , making him one of asia\u2019s richest chef . chikaranomoto owns seven other restaurant brands and generated 20 . 8 billion yen in revenue for the year ended last march , a 17 % increase compared with same period in 2015 .\nthe akamaru special ( php 495 ) is made with ippudo ' s original tonkotsu broth but is enhanced with they blended miso paste and a touch of garlic oil . it ' s served with thin , firm noodles ( which is exactly how i like noodles in ramen ) , slices of pork belly , ajikikurage , and spring onions . if you order the ramen ' special ' , that really just means you want your ramen to be topped with salted soft - boiled egg , seaweed , and pork belly .\nfor some reason i didn ' t have a great recollection of ippudo ' s ramen before coming here . i think because i usually go to the one in midtown / hells kitchen and that place is a clusterf * ck . it ' s always so crowded , the decor isn ' t as nice , and i thought the noodles were meh too . i finally dragged myself down to the east village location to meet up with a friend who works nearby and i ' m pleasantly surprised by this one . we arrived around 5 : 30 ( it opened at 5 ) on a friday and was seated right away . the service itself was quick and nice . my friend got their special spicy ramen ( not on the regular menu ) and loved it a lot . mine had great flavoring too ! my friend did complain a bit about the music ( it ' s like club music in there ) which was a little jarring but we could still hear each other so that ' s fine . overall , maybe i will give ippudo another try .\nif ramen was a bomb , then ippudo ' s exploded in my mouth . in a great way . the best ramen ever . we had the vegetarian with garlic oil and it was such a unique experience . savory , creamy , miso - y . with thin noodles and plenty of them . if you run out you can ask for more . the chicken buns made for delicious appetizers . service is fast and such a cool and fun scene . i would go back for the exact same bowl . beautiful red and black decor .\nnoodles are just noodles , right ? actually not . much like bread with the different varieties of whole grain , whole wheat , rye , multigrain and white , there are all kinds of noodles , and pairing the correct noodle shape can make a big difference in the overall eating experience , which is why the signature dishes , \u201cshiromaru classic\u201d and \u201cakamaru modern\u201d don\u2019t use the same kind of noodles . the noodles used in the \u201cshiromaru classic\u201d are ultra - fine with a circular shape allowing for a smoother texture most suited to this particular ramen soup . the \u201cakamaru modern\u201d features thin , angular noodles so the deep richness of the soup interlocks with the noodles allowing for the savoring of a delightfully springy and chewy texture . both types of noodles use a unique blend of wheat varieties interfusing \u201cra mugi\u201d ( so named as an abbreviation of ramen + mugi meaning wheat ) , a wheat variety from fukuoka prefecture specially grown for use in ramen and \u201ckaze no daichi\u201d ( windy plains ) , a wheat variety specially grown for ippudo . after repeated trials , ippudo came up with the perfect noodle shape and taste to complement each kind of ramen dish .\nippudo was one of the most high - profile tokyo - based ramen shops to expand to the u . s . , but nearly 10 years after it made its stateside debut , the market has grown . in the pacific northwest , mid - sized japanese chains like kukai and marukin have opened multiple outposts in seattle and portland . los angeles has welcomed fukuoka - based brands tatsunoya and shin - sen - gumi . and jinya ramen bar , with a flagship location in tokyo , has successfully scaled up into a bona fide north american chain , with locations everywhere from las vegas to vancouver to tulsa , oklahoma .\nippudo is one of the few restaurants that i continuously return and every single time the food , ambiance and service is phenomenal . i ' m not sure if i can say the same for my recent visit . as of 1 / 31 / 18 they no longer take phone numbers down and text you when the table is ready . on friday 7pm , they quote my party 45 mins and told us to come back . we came back and got quoted another 45 mins . that ' s when i realized we shouldn ' t have left . this new system made everyone crowd the entrance area to the point where i felt like i was in a mta subway during rush hour . sadly , the food was not the same as i remembered . we ordered wings which tasted basic and soggy . they were really small . it was $ 3 per piece which is extremely overpriced . i ' d say skip . the ramen came quick and hot . the noodles were perfectly cooked . i had the akamaru modern . the broth was not as flavorful and the pork was not as tender as it used to be . i hate to give it 3 stars . ippudo was my favorite japanese ramen spot up until this recent visit . but it may just be an unlucky night .\naccording to a press release , the restaurant will be located in the central st . giles development and will feature 80 seats , including an outdoor space for dining in the summer . the menu will center on variations on hakata - style ramen , which features a tonkotsu pork broth base and side items like pork buns . there will also be two vegetarian ramens made from a seaweed and mushroom broth that will be topped with noodles , fried tofu , and bean sprouts . ippudo london will also have an expanded menu starting october 1 which will include fusion dishes like japanese - style fish and chips to pair with sake , shochu , and cocktails .\nhate the fact that the wait is terribly long almost all of the time . i personally would not wait over 15 mins because then it ' ll set the bar that much higher for the food which could then lead to disappoint . if you don ' t mind the hour wait or longer , then put your name down and venture out to the neighboring snack shops for some bubble tea or ice cream while you wait . ippudo ' s ramen has been fairly consistent the few times i ' ve been here . rich and flavorful broth . ramen noodles simmered to the right texture . melt in your mouth pork . also add a soft boiled runny egg for an even better ramen experience !\nippudo\u2019s specialty pork - based stock goes through a unique \u201cdouble maturation process\u201d , cooking for a good 18 hours in a specially - crafted soup pot , then being rounded off using a lower heat maturation method for another full day . the reason for this lengthy process is to be able to extract every last drop of the pork bones\u2019 umami ( savory taste ) and to create a complex , multilayered flavor . this soup which is as smooth and mellow as silk was named hakata kinugoshi tonkotsu ( hakata silky pork broth ) . as its name suggests , the texture of the broth in the mouth is more velvety than ever while the oil and kaeshi tailored to the soup add to the overall smoothness .\nkawahara decided to change his strategy by localizing the flavors and establishing ramen culture in the u . s . first , then returning to promote the traditional japanese ramen once the brand was more established . ippudo shortened the ramen length and provided larger spoons for customers who were not used to chopsticks . it also invented flavors more familiar to westerners , including clam chowder and vegetarian ramen . the hard work paid off . now in the ninth year of its east village location , customers wait in long lines to dine at this \u201cbest ramen in new york . \u201d kawahara said its new york success has a lot to do with yelp , which awarded the restaurant it highest rating for ramen shops in the city .\ncame here with a friend last night for dinner and luckily there was no wait and we were promptly seated . i have been told that the wait here can exceed over an hour or two so that was nice that we didn ' t have to . once seated i ordered : akamuru modern - after hearing so much about ippudo i did like this ramen a lot , however i am a bigger fan of the traditional thicker noodles . i added a soft boiled egg to my dish which i also really liked . however , what stood out to me the most about this dish was the rich creamy broth which was on point for me . overall , definitely a good try - specially since there was no wait !\nthe wooden signs and hand - dyed fabric dividers reminiscent of kyoto\u2019s long - established stores . the woody interior such as found in a wood sculptor\u2019s studio . the original bowls specially ordered from a pottery . the sound of jazz flowing in the background . young men and women dressed in samue robes welcoming you in a breezy tone . everything about this \u201cippudo \u2013 hakata\u201d design born in 1985 is so inventive . this spirit of the company has now been passed on to create even more innovative stores . what\u2019s more , underlying the design is the theory of the five elements : wood , fire , earth , metal , and water ( moku , ka , do , gon , sui ) . so please come and experience the harmony of each of the elements for yourself .\nthis is more of a compare and contrast review for this location and totto ramen since they are very close to each other . during long waits , ippudo uses a text message system which is convenient allows you to bar hop during your wait . the restaurant is more spacious overall and it can accommodate larger groups . this also means the bar is more spacious and the wait for solo or couples dining shouldn ' t be more than half an hour . i really enjoy the nitamago seasoned boiled egg and noodles here more . but prefer the pork and broth at totto more . if you have a huge appetite , the pork buns and tuna appetizer ( only available during dinner hours ) is great . i hope the location in berkeley , california is just as delicious .\nthe first american entry for a japanese chain , ippudo ny is a dark , bustling place with a surprisingly large modern cluster of dining rooms\u2014once you push past all the young japanese in the crowded bar area up front . though the house - made ramen is the highly touted draw here\u2014you can even see the noodles being made in a windowed chamber downstairs\u2014the appetizers steal the show . the sinfully rich kakuni , a chunk of stewed fatty pork , melts in your mouth ; beef tataki , thin slices of grilled ruby - red steak , is reason alone to get the chef ' s - choice appetizer plate . the ramen itself is excellent but not outstanding\u2014the broth lacks richness and depth compared to the quality of the appetizers\u2014and the somewhat brittle noodles are a little bit of a letdown . still , the frenetically complex hodgepodge of the akamaru ramen , a bowl of noodles with red miso , black garlic oil , and ivory slices of berkshire - pork , is a revelation .\n[ intro disclaimer : as a toronto foodie , i ventured out to new york for the first time in my life with high expectations and a fully planned itinerary dedicated towards trying all the best foods in new york city ! ] excuuuuuuse me ? + $ 2 for an egg ? ! you ' re playing with my heart , ippudo . you know i can ' t not have the egg but you also know i can buy a whole carton of eggs on sale in toronto for $ 2 usd right ? a quick overall verdict of how i felt about the ramen here : small portions , mediocre tasting , overpriced . would i come back ? nope . not at $ 18 usd for just an\nokay\nbowl of ramen that i didn ' t even get full off of and i had to wait 30 minutes to get seated for . maybe i ' m just really spoiled by how delicious , plentiful , and affordable the food is here in markham / toronto but i just can ' t justify spending that much on something that doesn ' t provide me with much value .\nthey don ' t take reservations , but the wait is worth it . you leave your phone number with the hostess and they text you when it ' s your turn . you are greeted with a hearty ippudo welcome when you enter to sit . i had the edamame to start it came with a japanese seasoning in a little bowl on the side . edamame was warm and firm , the way it should be . for the entree , i ordered the\nextremely spicy\nshin tan - tan ramen . the person with me ordered the traditional classic signature ramen . both were very flavorful and the extra spicy was spicy and i broke a small sweat , but not like i like the spicy sweats - it was a shade below that . no heavy burn afterwards , but a nice tingle . don ' t inhale when eating them , though . going down the wrong pipe can hurt . the ramen was cooked perfectly ; they made it just a little chewy and slightly firm . the person with me got the chocolate forest cake for dessert . i don ' t like chocolate , but i liked this . it had a surprise filling in the mousse cake and the pistachio ice cream was even better when you coated it in the oreo crumbs . they had these mini wagers that had a more sturdy and crumby texture than nilla wagers and definitely had a more sugary flavor . service was very attentive and personable . water glasses were filled promptly and the pace of the meal was right on target . we will definitely be going back .\nthere ' s never been a better time to eat a bowl of ramen in new york city than right now . we had a surge in the mid - aughts of terrific new noodle shops and since then the hits have just kept on coming . for this assignment i ate in at least 20 different ramen restaurants over the past month , returning for the fifth , sixth , or whateverth time to all of the usual suspects , in addition to slurping down bowls in a bunch of more recent contenders . some older standbys were disappointing , but there were plenty of exciting newer joints eager to jump in and pick up the slack .\nhere , then , and in no particular order , is the definitive list , the absolute best ramen - yas in the city today . i don ' t want to hear any guff about it in the comments .\nmu ramen : pete wells blew up the first mu ramen spot when it was running after - hours in a lic bagel shop a couple years ago , forcing chef joshua smookler to open a legitimate restaurant on jackson avenue to feed his sudden legions of fans . that was toward the end of 2014 , and a recent revisit confirms both that those fans are still there\u2014there was a line down the block to get in on the first seating of the night\u2014and that smookler ' s ramen is as dense and delicious as ever . everything ' s great here ( including the funky communal table and even funkier playlist ) , but i usually wind up getting the tonkotsu 2 . 0 ( $ 15 ) , punctuated with slabs of pork jowl .\nmu ramen is located at 1209 jackson avenue between 48th avenue and 47th road , long island city , queens . ( 917 - 868 - 8903 ; urltoken )\nivan ramen : ivan orkin ' s ramen is by far the best made by a jewish kid from long island . it ' s been over two years since he set up his slurp shop in gotham market , but these earthy and substantive rye noodles continue to amaze loyal eaters . if you can , though , dine at the ivan ramen clinton street flagship , where the scene is lively but not scream - y , and the appetizers all are worth getting ( my family will always order the tongue ) . note : the triple pork triple garlic mazeman is as good or better than any of the ramen dishes , though i do miss the three cheese version . rip . ivan ramen slurp shop is located within the gotham west market , 600 11th avenue , at 45th street in chelsea ; the ivan ramen restaurant is at 25 clinton street between houston and stanton on the lower east side . ( urltoken )\nbassanova ramen : tokyo import bassanova has lured ramen fans into its basement mott street spot since the summer of 2013 , and for good reason . not only does this place always feel like a good time , but chef shoushin yanaura and his crew consistently make crazy rich , complex bowls of noodles . the green curry ramen ( $ 15 ) is the signature dish . it ' s fiery and different and , with that dense sardine and pork - based broth , deeply satisfying . you should eat it . but the mazeman is excellent here too , so you should also eat a bowl of whichever one strikes your fancy that night . and then , i guess , you can roll home .\nbassanova ramen is located at 76 mott street between canal and bayard in chinatown . ( 212 - 334 - 2100 ; urltoken )\nhide - chan ramen is located at 248 east 52nd street , just west of 2nd avenue in midtown . ( 212 - 813 - 1800 ; urltoken )\nyuji ramen : chef yuji haraguchi essentially opened three new restaurants on ainslie street after abandoning his noodle counter at the bowery whole foods , which isn ' t quite as crazy as it sounds because they ' re all in the same , tiny space . during the day , you ' ve got okonomi ( roasted fish with sides ) and saturday and sunday nights belong to a ten - course ramen omakase ( good luck getting reservations ) . luckily , on weeknights you can actually get a seat , along with a full menu of yuji ' s top - tier noodle creations . these are the most successfully creative dishes in town , with ingredients like cod milt , housemade almond milk , and creamy monkfish liver broth making appearances on the frequently changing menu . stalwarts like the bacon & egg mazeman and tunakotsu ramen are excellent too ."]}
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", "topic": 23}], "title": "network warrington", "paragraphs": ["network warrington operates across warrington and beyond providing a comprehensive network of easy access modern buses .\nbut a spokesman for network warrington said : \u201cat network warrington , we are continually reviewing all of our services and match them to customer demand .\nstudio mashbo has been tasked with developing a mobile - friendly web application by network warrington .\nnetwork warrington says it will continue to operate night services as contracted by warrington borough council after rumours that buses could be cut after 9pm .\nben wakerley , managing director at network warrington , said : \u201cit\u2019s important that we maintain high service standards for our customers and one way we can do this is by considering what network warrington\u2019s future fleet will look like .\nphoto ( left to right ) : steve todd ( studio mashbo ) , natalie kissack ( network warrington ) , gavin sherratt ( studio mashbo ) , james balderstone ( network warrington ) and mike edwards ( kaleidoscope ) .\nlocal colleges and universities university of chester ( warrington campus ) , warrington and priestley college .\nnetwork warrington is test driving environmentally friendly and tech - enabled buses over the next fortnight as it looks to improve its services .\nben wakerley is the new managing director at network warrington while cllr cathy mitchell has been named chairman of the board of directors .\nas a part of the project , studio mashbo will be working closely with network warrington ' s branding and marketing partners , kaleidoscope .\nall operators offer multi journey tickets . a warrington only ticket ( or day rover , only valid on network warrington services ) is \u00a35 . 95 , and an arriva north west and wales ticket is \u00a35 . 50 .\nwe ' re proud of our heritage as warrington ' s bus company is owned and run by the people of warrington .\nin order to protect and avoid damage to our network find out if our network crosses your site before you start digging and let us know about your plans to start digging as soon as you can .\nalways great seeing the new modern @ adlbus buses @ warringtonbuses have invested in for the cheshire cat network . urltoken\n\u201cthe team at network warrington were open to new ideas during the pitch process , and we are excited to be working with a business that wishes to create innovative and accessible solutions for their customers . \u201d\nwalton hall golf course - warrington road , higher walton . 18 hole golf course\nwarrington borough council area with services to leigh , northwich , earlestown and altrincham .\nsave yourself the hassle of buying your train tickets to warrington central from your local station , and buy your cheap train tickets to warrington central online from mytrainticket .\nthe bus war which has raged in warrington for the past 18 months is over .\nthe latest service updates , news and information from warrington ' s own bus company .\nthe lifts at warrington bank quay station will be out of order until further notice .\ngavin sherratt , managing director at liverpool - based studio mashbo , added : \u201cwe are looking forward to working with the marketing team at network warrington to develop a user - friendly web portal that will increase passengers ability to access information .\nwarrington is a fairly safe place but has problems with violent crime , usually by bored teenagers .\narriva ' s network of service within it ' s regions provides many links and opportunities for travel that are ideal for students attending the universities and colleges .\napc overnight is the uk ' s largest delivery network , with more than 112 locations nationwide . we collect , route and deliver millions of parcels every month .\nnatalie kissack , marketing executive at network warrington , said :\nwe need to redesign our website and online communication in order for our customers to access bus information more easily and also to attract new customers who may not be as familiar with our bus services .\ncopyright \u00a9 2018 warrington borough transport ltd . all rights reserved . registered in england & wales no 01990371\nchristmas shoppers can save some pennies for presents thanks to a free park and ride programme in warrington .\nit will be in operation for two weeks and will be operating a combination of routes throughout warrington .\nin addition to the two stations in warrington , there are also suburban stations in sankey , padgate and birchwood served by direct trains to warrington central . suburban trains are faster than the buses but less frequent .\nas fuel costs continue to spiral , a unique partnership between david wilson homes , warrington council and warrington borough transport will help more than 2 , 000 households at the new chapelford urban village tackle the credit crunch .\nbus giant arriva is proposing to close its warrington depot in a bid to boost the company ' s finances .\ntravel at any time of the day locally or on the national rail network with a standard single or return ticket . prices vary and are based on your departure and destination station .\nwarrington ' s own buses operates bus services in all areas of the town . view detailed route maps and timetables .\nwarrington west in cheshire , which will receive \u00a34 . 23 million towards a total project cost of \u00a317 . 2 million\nmytrainticket can help you find cheap train tickets to warrington central from any other train station . we ' ve got all the cheapest advance fares to warrington central available right now , as well as flexible off - peak and anytime fares .\nfor more ways on how to get cheap train tickets for warrington central from any other train station , including all the cheapest advance fares to warrington central see how to save money when travelling by train . see also off peak fares .\nlaser quest warrington - 2nd floor , evans house , norman street . 8 , 000 sq ft of laser tag . urltoken\nthe ticket is valid from 9 . 30am weekdays and can be used throughout the day on weekends for unlimited travel on the merseyrail network and northern , wirral and city line trains within the merseytravel boundaries .\nthe trans pennine cycle trail passes through warrington ' s suburbs , linking from liverpool right across to hull on the east coast . the route through warrington consists of old railway tracks , cinder tracks across heathland , canal tow paths and a little tarmac too .\nfind out what to do and who to contact if you need to move parts of the openreach network ( e . g . poles , cabinets ) that lie on the edge of a property or beyond .\nwarrington has all the typical british high street chains as well as a wide selection of independent stores . the major shopping areas are :\nthe stations will improve access to the rail network and create new leisure , training , employment and business opportunities , as well as supporting new housing developments . all of the stations will be completed by march 2020 .\nfrom manchester airport - there is now a direct train service from manchester airport to warrington central . it runs hourly and takes 40 - 45 mins . the destination of these trains is liverpool lime street - but be sure to take a train which is going via warrington .\nyou ' re constructing a new property or housing development , or you ' re an architect working on someone ' s behalf , and want to understand more or make contact in relation to connecting them to our network .\n\u201cwe have worked really hard with warrington borough transport to get them to come up with a revised service that will have the least impact .\nwarrington ' s own buses is proud to operate the majority of bus services within the warrington area . we also run services to leigh , altrincham , northwich , newton - le - willows and earlestown . we carry over 6 million passengers per year using a fleet of 90 buses .\nwarrington central station offers a more frequent service between liverpool and manchester ( 4 trains per hour ) , with some of the trains to manchester extending to manchester airport , sheffield , nottingham , norwich as well as the north east . it also serves the suburbs of warrington , manchester and liverpool .\ngeorge hurst , managing director of warrington borough transport , has shaken hands on a peace deal with bob hind , his counterpart at north western buses .\neast orient - all you can eat chinese buffet , you can usually eat for less than \u00a310 , 54 horsemarket street , visible from warrington interchange .\nux designer \u2013 software , interactive - warrington ux designer \u2013 software , interactive , visual - required for a software development business situated near . . .\nbuses leave the sites every couple of minutes between 9 . 30am and 6pm and warrington borough transport runs both the parking service and buses free of charge .\nmany of the evening services are tendered by warrington borough council and we are contracted to carry on operating them as they are for the foreseeable future . \u201d\nif you are a group of ten or more adults and children travelling together on our network we can offer your party an adult standard fare reduction of 26 % for adults and 63 % off the adult fare for children . click here for more information .\nthe car parks will be based at warrington collegiate , on winwick road , and at wilderspool park , opposite morrisons , every saturday starting this weekend until december 22 .\n\u201cif we had been in other towns and did not have a company like warrington borough transport they would just have said we are not making enough profit and withdrawn .\nthe bus station ( warrington interchange ) is centrally located and contains a cafe , newsagents , information office , toilets ( charge 20p ) and is staffed full time .\n\u00a9copyright 2001 - 2018 . this site is part of newsquest ' s audited local newspaper network . a gannett company . newsquest ( north west ) ltd , loudwater mill , station road , high wycombe , buckinghamshire . hp10 9ty | 3102566 | registered in england & wales\nit may be cheaper to buy a day saver if you are only travelling on our network . a day saver covers unlimited off - peak one day travel on our network . adult fares range from \u00a33 . 90 for ' one zone ' and \u00a35 . 20 for ' all zones ' . young person ( 5 - 18yrs ) fares range from \u00a31 . 95 for ' one zone ' and \u00a32 . 60 for ' all zones ' . if you are unsure of how many zones your journey passes through , use our journey planner to calculate the cost of your ticket . click here for more information .\ngemini retail park , westbrook . a large out of town shopping park , offering next , boots , marks and spencer and most notably , ikea warrington , the first ikea in the uk .\npaul hafren , principal of warrington collegiate , said :\nthe collegiate car park has spare capacity on saturdays and we are delighted to put it to such good use in such an innovative way .\nthe changes also mean that those who want to see friends and family at warrington hospital during sunday evening visiting hours will need to find alternative transport as the bus routes passing the hospital will be axed .\norford fryer - howson road , warrington . although small and dingey it sells succulent fish and marvellous mushy peas . it is a great place for a thursday night munch and is at a reasonable price .\nshe said :\ni am proud to have been appoint chair of our municipally owned bus company in warrington and i would like to thank maureen banner and damian graham for their dedication and commitment .\narriva says that following an operational review , the bus garage in athlone road will close and the majority of bus services previously operated from warrington would be transferred to st helens , runcorn , huyton and wythenshawe .\nmetrolink tram and rail companies all have their own range of travelcards but system one also has a selection of \u2018multi - mode\u2019 travelcards that combine bus / train / tram travel . use our \u2018find a travelcard\u2019 section to see what\u2019s available . system one is accepted by metrolink tram , and all rail companies operating within the system one network .\nthe two companies have been fighting each other for passengers since north western introduced its gold lines services in warrington . but the firms have now agreed a compromise , which will allow them to work happily alongside each other .\nmichael hancock , chairman of warrington town centre partnership , said :\nvisitor numbers this christmas are set to reach record levels and these new park and ride services will ensure motorists will be very well catered for .\nclr alan litton , executive member for environment and transport , said that it had not thought about potential clashes with rugby games on sunday evenings and would go back to warrington borough transport to see what could be done .\nbut the changes could affect warrington wolves fans with the first day of the revised sunday services coming the day the team plays leeds on june 27 , at 5 . 45pm \u2013 10 minutes after the last bus leaves the town centre .\nhappy birthday to the nhs which is 70 years old today . our exhibition on the history of the nhs in warrington entitled ' the health revolution ' closes this sunday so you ' ve only got a few days left to catch it\ndriving around warrington is fairly easy outside the rush hours ( 8 - 9 am , 5 - 6 pm ) . there are car parks in the town centre , with the largest being at golden square shopping centre , with others at the market and cockhedge , and the riverside retail park ( open after 9 . 30 and the only free car park in warrington ) . however , if traffic is diverted through the town owing to problems on the nearby motorways ,\ngridlock\ncan result .\na spokesperson for warrington borough council comments :\nwe are very proud to be able to launch such a unique service in warrington . this is the first scheme of its kind within the uk and will provide a dedicated service for approximately 2 , 000 households within chapelford urban village . whilst they will be able to benefit from what in effect will be their own personal bus service , the chapelford connector will also provide an invaluable service to the wider community , linking the town centre with the westbrook centre .\nclr mike hannon , ( lab \u2013 orford ) said : \u201ci am astounded by the decision to withdraw the service through orford , fairfield and poplars wards in three of the most socially deprived areas of warrington . these communities depend on the regular service . \u201d\nthere is a small number of express bus ( coach ) services per day serving warrington . the service to / from london has recently been reduced to 2 per day each way and these services take over 4 hours . more destinations are available from liverpool or manchester .\navoid groups of teenagers . warrington is one of the most culturally and ethnically homogeneous areas in the country , so if your are non - white , gay or dress unconventionally then be sure to have your wits about you , especially in the estates closer to town .\nthe number 17 service , has been funded by an investment of more than \u00a3900 , 000 from david wilson homes and will run for almost 12 hours per day , connecting chapelford urban village to both warrington town centre and the westbrook centre , a retail park on the outskirts of the town .\nclue hq - warrington near the city centre . live\nescape the room\nexperience in which guests are given 60 minute to escape , as a team , finding as many clues as possible in order to solve a series of puzzles and riddles . the perfect exhilarating , entertaining and exciting team building activity .\nchoice airport transfers . the first three have dispatch offices around the town centre , but can also be summoned to any point in warrington by telephone , though on tuesday , friday and saturday nights , expect to wait for a taxi unless it ' s pre - booked . also , company operated cars cannot be hailed due to warrington by - laws . there are cabs that can be hailed on the streets , these are not stereotypical cabs , but have a taxi light on top , though , if possible , avoid hailing a cab as the fares are significantly higher than dispatched taxis . choice offer a very reliable airport service .\nthe travelodge is in the town centre , convenient for both train stations and costs around \u00a330 pppn , premier travel inn have several hotels in warrington and a room costs \u00a346 . 95 a night . the nearest\nluxury\nhotel is the lord daresbury ( \u00a335 - \u00a355 pppn ) , off the m56 about 5 miles from the town centre .\nwarrington [ 4 ] is in cheshire . it is best known for its transport links , night life , shopping and industry , especially heavy industry , however most of it has now closed . until 1974 boundary changes it lay within the historic county boundaries of lancashire , with small parts in the historic county boundaries of cheshire but now is entirely within the county boundaries of cheshire .\ntown centre , while most stores are boarded up due to relocation to the golden square , there are still some independant stores , including hancock and woods ( tagged as warrington own department store , though it now specialises in women ' s clothing ) , edwin allen ( the towns oldest shop , founded in 1884 , for arts and crafts ) and a wide selection of charity shops .\nwarrington can be reached via m6 ( junction 20 , j21 or j22 ) , m56 ( j10 or j11 ) , or m62 ( j8 , j9 or j11 ) motorways . there are several car parks in the town centre , though these are costly . congestion is a problem that can occur at any time but is worst 8 - 9 am and 5 - 6 pm , or when there is a problem on the motorway .\nwarrington has had an industrial past , but nowadays , the town is more famed for its commercial areas . while it isn ' t high up on the list of places to go in the uk , most visitors who travel through / within the north west pass through it either on the motorway or the railway . it is worth a visit if you have a spare day , even if just to go shopping and wander around the town centre , although there are many more worthwhile places to visit in this area .\nthe chapelford connector will mean modern , state of the art travel which will offer the highest level of convenience for both the residents of chapelford urban village and the for the town as a whole\n, adds john bannister , managing director at warrington borough transport .\nwhat ' s more , by taking advantage of the bus service , residents will not only be able to save themselves the cost of using their car but they will also be able to do their bit for the environment by reducing the number of vehicles on the road and consequently their carbon footprint .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nif you ' d like to submit a query , comment , concern or commendation , please fill in the form below and we ' ll forward your enquiry to the relevant person .\nall the major local and regional bus companies , including arriva , first and stagecoach , accept system one and get me there . this means you can travel seamlessly across greater manchester , hopping on and off as many buses as you want to .\nhere\u2019s a full list of bus companies who accept system one and get me there - note those with a * are currently in the process of becoming smart enabled so you can use your smart ticket with a receipt but can ' t buy them . we will update this list as more become smart enabled .\nit ' s the last day of catch the bus week ( boo hoo ! ) . we ' ve obviously saved the best prize until last right ? ! today\u2026 urltoken\nthe cheshire stored value travelcard is a pass which you top up in multiples of \u00a35 to \u00a350 on the bus and then use it to pay for your bus journeys .\nmost bus companies offer discounted single and return tickets when paying with the travelcard .\ntelephone : 01244 973353 , monday to thursday 9am - 5pm and fridays 9am - 4 . 30pm\nif you are requesting a refund or transfer of balance , you need to provide proof of id ( e . g . a utility bill or bank statement ) and your travelcard to the following address :\nwe cannot take responsibility for cards that are lost in the post , so we recommend using recorded delivery when posting a card with a credit balance .\nplease allow up to 21 days for your application / request to be processed .\ncan ' t find what you are looking for ? visit the concessionary travel frequently asked questions oage .\ncheshire west and chester council use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website . if you continue without changing your settings , we ' ll assume that you are happy to receive all cookies on our website . however , if you would like to , you can change your cookie settings at any time .\nover the next three months , both companies will phase out a number of services .\nwbt will be withdrawing services 4 , 23 , 24 , 25 , 26 and 28 , which run to woolston , cinnamon brow , birchwood , orford and longbarn . it will also be ending its inter - urban services to liverpool , chester , runcorn and wigan .\nnorth western will be stopping services to westy , martinscroft , grappenhall , penketh , dallam , callands , orford , statham , st helens and lingley green .\nmr hurst claims that passengers will continue to receive a high standard of service and he promises there will be no wbt fare rises before the end of this year .\ni believe we have found a fair solution to what was a very difficult problem ,\nmr hurst said .\nit would have been pointless to have gone on like we were doing . there would have been no winner that way .\nmr hind said :\nwe can achieve much more by working alongside each other .\nboth wbt and north western are confident there will be no forced redundancies as a result of the deal .\nconverted for the new archive on 13 march 2001 . some images and formatting may have been lost in the conversion .\nthis website and associated newspapers adhere to the independent press standards organisation ' s editors ' code of practice . if you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to inaccuracy or intrusion , then please contact the editor here . if you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can contact ipso here\nbridgefoot island / mersey street closures : from monday 2 july 2018 , between the hours of 2200 and 0500 , bridgefoot island / mersey street will be closed in phases for up to 14 weeks . as a result . . . click here for more info view all service updates\nroad closure : sycamore lane : from 29 may 2018 , sycamore lane will be closed for 9 months . as a result , service 13 will be affected . for further information , please telephone : 0 . . . click here for more info view all service updates\ntransport bosses say only two services , the 104 to woolston and the 123 to houghton green , will be cut , though could be reinstated , at least in part , if the local authority or another company agreed to subsidise them .\nconsultation with the 78 staff is currently underway and the company says drivers will be given the opportunity to transfer to other garages . bosses say that if there are redundancies , it would be very few , probably in single figures .\njeff joyce , regional industrial organiser at the transport and general workers ' union , said :\nwe had a meeting on monday regarding the proposed closure and generally everybody is very upset about the situation .\nthis is a depot with a good reputation for service , which the company acknowledges and it is also accepted that there has been a good working relationship . that is why everyone is so disappointed .\nwe have asked for another meeting next week to look at the options . the company tells us it is determined to offer alternative jobs , but it is therefore refusing to accept that we could have a redundancy situation .\nin a statement issued to the guardian , arriva said :\nit is anticipated that redundancies , if any , would be minimal and every opportunity would be taken to transfer employees to other suitable alternative employment .\nbob hind , divisional director of arriva added :\nit is imperative that bus services in the north west are financially efficient .\nand , although it is unfortunate , this garage closure would help us to maintain that efficiency .\nbus services would be largely unaffected and most staff would transfer to other garages .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 strict / / en\nurltoken\nthe chapelford connector bus service , which launches this week , will offer residents at chapelford free unlimited bus travel , with every family receiving either one complimentary 12 month bus pass worth \u00a3430 or two six month passes depending on their individual needs .\nandrew taylor , planning director for david wilson homes north west comments :\nas a housing developer we are obviously conscious of other financial pressures our customers may face . we recognise that the continued sharp rise in petrol and diesel costs is having an undeniable impact on all households and are therefore delighted to be able to offer our purchasers a complimentary , convenient alternative to using their car .\nindeed , a recent aa poll of more than 17 , 500 members found that 16 % had decided to travel less by car . we are therefore confident that introducing a scheme which offers door - to - door travel for the residents of chapelford will prove a huge success .\nthe scheme will create more than 800 extra free car parking spaces for motorists on the outskirts of the town centre .\nshoppers can now park up their cars at two sites on the north and south of the town and get a bus direct to the centre free of charge .\na park and ride scheme has been available during previous christmases but this is the first time that two separate sites have been used to deliver the scheme .\nthe sites , which are owned by the collegiate and bruntwood , owners of wilderspool park , will be highlighted to drivers by yellow aa signs .\nchris armstrong , of bruntwood , said :\nwe are delighted to provide up to 500 parking spaces to help reduce congestion during the festive period . wilderspool is close to the town centre and we are hopeful the park and ride scheme will provide christmas shoppers with a convenient alternative to driving into the town centre .\nall buses used on the service will be fully wheelchair accessible and fitted with on - board cctv .\nbus services on sunday evenings will be scrapped as part of \u00a330 million budget cuts .\n\u201cwe would like to carry every passenger on public transport for every single hour of the day but we know that\u2019s not viable .\n\u201cwe felt that with sundays the key thing is that people who want to go into the town centre while the shops are open are the ones who should be provided for . \u201d\nclr litton added : \u201cit\u2019s left some gaps in the evening that will remain a challenge and we will keep our eyes on those gaps and listen to any problems arising .\nthe original cuts to bus services were twice the size of those now being imposed according to the council .\n\u201cwhether we have to bring in the other half we do not know , \u201d added clr litton .\n\u201cfans will still be able to use the buses for the majority of wolves fixtures with only a small number being affected . \u201d\nthe introduction of the new schedule is subject to approval by the traffic commissioner .\nwe ' ve detected that javascript is disabled in your browser . would you like to proceed to legacy twitter ?\n@ warringtonbuses spotted in czech republic this week . . @ warringtonnews @ warringtonworld @ busesnorthwest urltoken\ngood luck to all football teams taking part in the tournament today at great sankey hub . scorchio\nwe will be having our real ale bottle bar @ shfestival this weekend . so why not come and join us for a great event . # stocktonheath urltoken\n@ abmusicband live tonight here at tom ' s late lounge . we cannot wait ! # livemusic # stocktonheath # entertainmentwarrington @ radiostockton @ warringtonbuses @ essential _ guide urltoken\npls rt please help us to help others . join us @ wdpcomms biggest fundraising event of the year , our meg quiz night or donate a raffle or auction prize . barclays bank will match fund \u00a31 for \u00a31 up to \u00a35 , 000 . urltoken\nteam , who have pulled off a great re - 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see panel on the left .\nnew song breakfast will be considering jesus - divine . it is at latchford methodist church hall on sunday 15th july at 9am starting with continental breakfast .\nthey have 1 toilet twinned to a village in the democratic republic of congo . well done !\nupdated weekly . there are some really good events and items here - do have a look .\nsaturday 23rd june from 2 . 00 - 4 . 00 p . m .\nthese and many more books and related items can be bought from the bible society .\n( or select nsn from the drop - down menu ) as you go through checkout and nsn will benefit .\nwe are from a variety of backgrounds and are accountable to , and part of , the methodist church of great britain .\nfears have been expressed over the potential for late evening services to be scaled back .\nnight stop communities north west ( ncnw ) is a community project committed to young people and their right to access safe and secure accommodation appropriate to their needs . it can also provide mediation , counselling , anger management and mental health support for the youngsters and their families . ncnw believes all young homeless people should be valued and respected , and promote inclusion and diversity .\nncnw will provide a service that is reliable , flexible , consistent and co - ordinated . in delivering the service ncnw will follow the principles that underpin the service values .\nnight stop have recently moved premises and needed support with a number of issues .\nfirstly they needed some support with the new lease , making sure it was a good deal and legally sound .\nour business connectors in halton , alan mckie and andy guile secured the services of fifield glyn to support them with the property lease issue , and tom from 127 solutions completed an it review .\nboth companies were able to offer a speedy response to night stop , offering professional advice and services to make sure the move ran smoothly .\nthe free advice and guidance given to night stop enables the charity to allocate funds to its beneficiaries rather than expensive consultancy advice .\nboth businesses are keen to support local community organisations , this was a great first opportunity for them to test the waters and both are now keen to do more .\nif you would like to learn more about how you can get involved through cheshire connect , please contact donnaokell @ urltoken .\ntuesday : 1 - 4pm appointments ( all - ages ) ; 5 - 7 . 30pm drop in ( all - ages )\nalternative saturday mornings 9 . 15 - 11 . 30am appointments ( all - ages )\ntuesday : 9 . 15 - 11 . 30am ( walk - in ) and 1 - 3 . 30pm ( appointment )\nthursday : 2 - 4pm ( appointment ) and 5 - 7 . 30pm ( walk - in )\nservices provided at this clinic : contraception & emergency contraception , hiv testing , pregnancy test and advice , sti screening and treatment for chlamydia ( only for patients with no symptoms ) , young person clinic .\nfrom friday 1st july 2016 we are no longer commissioned to undertake smear tests ( cervical screenings ) .\nservices provided at this clinic : chemsex support , contraception & emergency contraception , hiv testing , pep , pregnancy test and advice , psychosexual counselling service , research , sti screening and treatment , young person clinic .\nfrom friday 1st july 2016 we are no longer commissioned to undertake smear tests ( cervical screenings ) . we have been advised to refer all patients back to their gp surgery .\nservices provided at this clinic : contraception & emergency contraception , hiv testing , pregnancy test and advice , sti screening and treatment for chlamydia ( only for patients with no symptoms ) .\nservices provided at this clinic : contraception & emergency contraception , hiv testing . pregnancy test and advice , sti screening and treatment for chlamydia ( only for patients with no symptoms ) , young person clinic .\nthese times are for the walk in clinic only which are subject to change from time to time [ please check : urltoken ] the walk in sessions can only see limited numbers so it is operated on a first come first seen basis . we recommend you attend early - doors open 15 minutes before the walk - in sessions start .\nplease note the sexual medicine / hiv service has introduced a new electronic patient management system so cannot see as many patients during their training / adjustment period . whilst the contraception service has moved to the 1st floor the staff are familiar with this system so the contraception service is not affected and will run as normal .\nfriday : 9 . 15am - 12pm ( walk - in ) and 1 . 30 - 4 . 30pm ( appointment )\ntuesday : 8 : 30 - 11 : 30am drop in ( please note we will only be able to see limited numbers of clients therefore we may have to triage ) 3 . 30 - 6 . 30pm appointments only\nwednesday : 8 : 30 - 11 : 30am drop in ( please note we will only be able to see limited numbers of clients therefore we may have to triage ) ; 12 : 30 - 2 : 30pm appointments only ; 3 . 30 - 6 . 30pm appointments only\nservices provided at this clinic : contraception & emergency contraception , menopause , hiv testing , pep , pregnancy test and advice , sti screening and treatment , young person clinic .\nplease note that the below times are for the walk in clinic only , bookable appointments are available outside of these times . the walk in sessions can only see limited numbers so it is operated on a first come first seen basis .\nservices provided at this clinic : contraception & emergency contraception , hiv testing , pep ( prep monitoring for those who buy online ) , pregnancy test and advice , psychosexual counselling service , sexual dysfunction , sti screening and treatment .\nplease note the service alternates between the trafford college manchester road and talbot road campuses . please check with student services to find out where we are based on which date , alternatively , you can email the service requesting this information .\nwe offer timed and trackable next day delivery and specialise in fragile , security and liquid services as well as irish , european and international delivery .\nsimply visit our tracking page and enter your consignment number and delivery postcode , click to view the map and our regularly updated map will pinpoint the delivery driver ' s current stop and how close the driver is to the delivery destination .\nif you have received a \u2018sorry we missed you\u2019 card or an email notification of an attempted delivery , use our apc called tool to reschedule your delivery or arrange a collection from your local apc depot .\nwe are delighted to introduce our apc expect pre alert service , powered by blackbay ' s delivery connect .\nto sign up to this great new service , please contact your local apc depot . to locate your local depot , please click here to use our depot finder .\nthe alternative parcels company limited , national sortation centre , blakeney way , kingswood lakeside , cannock , staffordshire , ws11 8ld registered in england and wales no . 2855735 - vat registration no . 643 1689 29\nthis site uses cookies to improve your experience . by using this site or closing this message you are agreeing to our cookies policy \u00d7 close\nthe dx it support team are based in liverpool , merseyside and are available from 08 : 00 to 18 : 00 monday to friday .\nfor delivery enquiries please refer to the top of the page . please note it support are unable to reply to any delivery / tracking queries .\n* please note calls to 0844 numbers will cost 7p / min plus your phone company ' s access charge . * * calls to 0333 numbers will cost no more than calling a standard geographic number starting with 01 or 02 from your fixed line or mobile and may be included in your call package dependent on your service provider .\nbrowse our help section for information and frequently asked questions and for our contact details .\nfor help with a delivery , your account or to provide feedback please visit our contact us page .\nkeep up - to - date with any traffic incidents or issues that may have an affect on your delivery or collection .\nliverpool and manchester airports are within easy reach , by car , taxi or train .\nbank quay station has hourly services between london and glasgow , with an additional hourly service to glasgow or edinburgh alternately . journey time to london ranges from 1 hour 40 minutes up to 2 hours for the 190 mile trip . there is also an hourly train to birmingham . there are also shorter distance trains to manchester , llandudno , chester , holyhead ( usually changing at chester ) and liverpool . the holyhead trains meet the ferries to ireland .\nbank quay station has - a cafe , a newsagent , a ticket office , ticket machines , two car parks , waiting rooms , toilets and is staffed full time . it is located at the western edge of the town centre about 15 minutes walk from the bus station and central station . there is a frequent bus service to / from the bus station .\ncentral station has - a newsagent , a coffee kiosk , a ticket office , ticket machines , a car park , waiting rooms , toilets and is staffed full time . as its name suggests it is centrally suggested and a short distance from the bus station .\nit is possible to connect between the two stations , this can either be done on foot ( taking approx 15 minutes , following signs ) or by bus (\ncheshire cat\nservice ) .\nliverpool and manchester can be reached by local stopping bus services but the journey time is over an hour due to frequent stops .\ntaxis are usually available at stands at bank quay station , central station or the bus interchange .\nparish church ( st . elphins ) - some parts dating from 12th century . the church is the 12th tallest in england at 292 feet\nwalton hall and gardens . old manor house , children ' s zoo , walks by the canal , crazy golf , 9 hole pitch and putt , bowls , putting green , children ' s play areas\ngulliver ' s world . theme park - not exactly disneyland but ok for smaller kids\nthe north west face - climbing centre located within the old st . anns church on winwick road\npyramid - cultural quarter , palmyra square - centre for the arts and live music . comedy is also hosted here with the comedy store on regular , plus stand up acts with their own full shows\nthe amazing maize maze - stretton road , appleton . 5 - acre maze for you to try and complete\narley hall - stately home and gardens . adjacent is stockley farm , a popular place for children to visit .\nla bowl , chetham court , winwick quay , tel + 44 1925 639222 , ( fax + 44 1925 234313 , e - mail : [ email protected ] ) , [ 5 ] . large entertainment complex with music , arcade games , bumper cars , food , drink and most importantly , bowling . on - site pub with a big screen for match days .\ngolden square , which has recently been expanded and renovated , and now has 145 shops , including primark and debenhams . there are also the obligatory starbucks and costa coffee . the bus station is also accommodated within golden square .\nthe market including a large number of small shops under cover , including a food hall with several butchers , delicatessens and similar food shops .\nalban retail park , manchester road . pc world etc plus a pizza hut and kfc .\nriverside retail park , wilderspool causeway . offering a wide selection of out of town stores including next - plus mcdonalds and pizza hut .\ncockhedge shopping park , fennel street . including asda , argos , wilkinsons and a few smaller stores and larger retailers such as dixons .\nbirchwood shopping centre , birchwood . a small suburban shopping centre , with an asda , as well as various fashion stores , a cafe , two fast food chains and a newsagents .\ndawsons music , sankey street . the biggest music shop in the town centre . instrument repair and lessons also take place here .\nmonday - thursday 5 : 30pm til 11 : 30pm , friday & saturday 5 : 00pm til 12 : 00am , sunday 5 : 00pm til 11 . 00pm\npenketh . excellent food , well served . take a bus ( 110 , 7 , 15 , 32a , 32e ) or taxi ( under \u00a35 ) , car park at rear .\nbus or taxi - less than \u00a35 from town centre , car park at front .\ntayef , buttermarket street . great food - but you ' d better be pretty darned hungry ! can be a problem parking nearby .\ndelgados , 19 honiton square , penketh . tel + 44 1925 790000 freshly cooked authentic italian cuisine pizza , pasta , steaks , fish and regional dishes . urltoken\ndanny ' s kitchen - bridge street , town centre . also offers chinese food , does get very busy around lunchtime , and is fairly popular amongst students .\nthe white apron - 27 church street , town centre . the white apron is an authentic mediterranean restaurant\nold town house - has an all you can eat lunch ( self service ) where you can get soup , jacket potatoes , salad bar , desserts , and hot drinks for \u00a34 . 95 . in the evening you can get stonegrilled meals where you cook your own steaks on your personal stone grill , one of the choices is an aussie mixed grill .\nthere are a large number of pubs and bars in the town centre including a wetherspoons , chicago rock , branningans , and yates .\nthe white hart on sankey street - plays rock music and hosts gigs upstairs in ' the white room ' .\nferry inn , penketh . between the mersey and the canal , on the trans pennine trail and adjacent to the marina . various events such as pop concerts or sportsmen ' s evenings .\nthe town centre is safe most of the time , but it is best be on your guard around 6 - 9pm ( between shops closing and pubs becoming busy ) and around closing time for clubs , as the area will fill up with drunk people .\nbe especially careful around town cetre ( in particular ' the fountain ' at market gate ) , bewsey , dallam , orford ( all parts ) , longford , howley and watkin street ( near tesco ) estates . however , you will probably not encounter any trouble at all , but stay with a local who knows the area well , and you will be fine .\nvisit quarry bank mill , styal . a fascinating look into northern history ( old victorian mill ) ( about 20 minutes by car )"]}
{"id": 53762, "summary": [{"text": "a dutch auction is a type of auction in which the auctioneer begins with a high asking price which is lowered until some participant is willing to accept the auctioneer 's price , or a predetermined reserve price ( the seller 's minimum acceptable price ) is reached .", "topic": 17}, {"text": "the winning participant pays the last announced price .", "topic": 24}, {"text": "this is also known as a clock auction or an open-outcry descending-price auction .", "topic": 17}, {"text": "this type of auction is convenient when it is important to auction goods quickly , since a sale never requires more than one bid .", "topic": 17}, {"text": "the dutch auction guarantees that the best possible price is obtained , in contrast to a traditional auction where the winning bidder may have been prepared to bid considerably more . ", "topic": 17}], "title": "dutch auction", "paragraphs": ["using a dutch auction . to participate in a dutch auction , an investor typically\na dutch auction is also known as a descending price auction or uniform price auction . google used a dutch auction to price its share when it went public in 2004 .\nin future posts , i ' ll discuss how to get around these limitations on a simple dutch auction , and introduce you to other variations on the dutch auction , including the popular and powerful second - item auction ( also known as a dutch auction ipo or google ipo auction ) , a supply / demand auction ( where bidders and suppliers enter bids ) , and finally i will introduce you to optimal auctions ' unique and powerful dutch auction solution , our own advanced dutch auction , which solves all the limitations in the dutch auction varieties that are common today .\nthe dutch auction also provides an alternative bidding process to ipo pricing . when google launched its public offering , it relied on a dutch auction to earn a fair price .\nthe hottest tech ipo in years will be run as a\ndutch auction .\nthe goal of a dutch auction is the find the optimal price at which to sell a security .\nthe dutch direct auction ( dda ) is a transparent and rule - based auction technique designed by the dsta for the auctioning of government debt securities .\nan absolute auction is a type of auction where the sale is awarded . . .\na reverse auction is a type of auction in which sellers bid for . . .\nbrandenberg , denise .\nhow does a dutch auction work ?\npocket sense , urltoken 19 april 2017 .\nbrandenberg , denise .\nhow does a dutch auction work ?\nlast modified april 19 , 2017 . urltoken\ndutch auction is a method of public offering in which the price of the shares are lowered until there are enough bids to sell all shares . the price of the offering is then lowered to this lowest bid . dutch auction happens online .\na dutch auction differs from a regular auction in that it opens with a high asking price , instead of a low one . many nations\u2019 treasury departments , including the u . s . treasury , use dutch auctions to sell securities . dutch auctions are also popular alternative bidding processes to initial public offerings , or ipos .\nbrandenberg , denise . ( 2017 , april 19 ) . how does a dutch auction work ? pocket sense . retrieved from urltoken\ndutch auction sales \u2022 356 swedesboro avenue \u2022 856 . 423 . 6800 \u2022 fax 856 . 423 . 7857 \u2022 dutchauctionsales @ urltoken\nforbes : ipo dutch auctions vs . traditional allocation ; ari weinberg ; may 2004\nhow does the u . s . government use dutch auctions to raise money ?\noptimal shareholder bidding strategies in a dutch auction share repurchase are derived when shareholder heterogeneity could be due to either differential expectations regarding the firm ' s future earnings or differential tax bases . predictions of the theory are tested by analysing the actual tender premiums paid by firms completing dutch auction share repurchases .\nwhy use a dutch negotiation instead of reverse auction ? the biggest reasons for running a dutch auction are because of weak competition , tight timelines , or a need for greater control . dutch is ideal when there aren\u2019t many suppliers bidding for the good or service or there is a large preliminary bid price gap between 1 st and 2 nd place . event timelines operate with greater predictability as events can be complete in 25 minutes in a worst case scenario , for these reasons noted dutch auctions have become a personal preference . this preference towards dutch auction is also based on the savings results that compare well to reverse auctions . ideally sourcing organizations should use the dutch event type frequently to avoid developing a predictable reputation with the supply base ( suppliers will learn a company\u2019s tendencies to use dutch only when competition is weak ) .\nthe term\ndutch auction\nmay sound all greek and latin to many investors , although they get to see the word thrown around in press releases of companies . what does a dutch auction mean ? why do companies prefer it over the traditional offering ? benzinga set out to explore answers for these questions .\ngoogle is going to use a variation on what is known as a dutch auction , called that because it was created in the early flower markets of the netherlands to sell multiple identical items . in the classic dutch auction , a seller indicates how many items are available for sale and sets the minimum bid price .\n, and obtains an access code or bidder identification code ( dutch auctions often occur online ) .\nthe u . s . treasury uses the dutch auction method to sell treasury securities , and many u . s . companies use the method for share buybacks .\nwhy don ' t more companies use the dutch - auction method when they go public ? it would have made a huge difference for the likes of linkedin .\nsome of the best auction graphs will only have a single dot ; this solitary bid on the graph demonstrates a previously unknown opportunity in a flawlessly executed dutch negotiation . this article may be a point of review for many readers as reverse dutch auction functionality is a common feature on almost all esourcing software ; however among all the sourcing consulting professionals i\u2019ve met over the last few years i have not met another who has leveraged dutch negotiations .\nafter conducting several valuation calculations and talking to potential investors . but a dutch auction is theoretically more efficient at finding the\nright\nprice that equates supply and demand .\nit worked for google , so would a dutch auction process work for your ipo ? here are some things to consider before following in the search engine ' s footsteps .\nwhy don ' t more companies use the dutch - auction method when they go public ? it would have made a huge difference for the likes of linkedin . - quora\na dutch auction opens at the highest price and drops gradually until there ' s a buyer willing to pay the amount being asked . the transaction is completed at that price .\noptimal shareholder bidding strategies in a dutch auction share repurchase are derived when shareholder heterogeneity could be due to either differential expectations regarding the firm ' s future earnings or differential tax bases . predictions of the theory are tested by analyzing the actual tender premiums paid by firms completing dutch auction share repurchases . copyright 1996 by the london school of economics and political science .\nbut aside from a funny name , what is a dutch auction ipo ? well , to understand it , let\u2019s first take a look at the traditional approach to pricing an offering .\neditor ' s note : google ' s decision to launch its 2004 ipo via a so - called dutch auction process has caused a pause in many companies considering their own ipos . after all , shares of the internet search engine provider soared and remain high today . but is google a special case ? would some ipos fare better than others in a dutch auction ?\nin a dutch auction , the price of an item is typically set at a very high price \u2013 higher than what most customers will pay \u2013 and the auctioneer lowers the price until someone bids on the item . when the event is a dutch auction ipo , prospective investors bid on both the price and quantity of shares . the purpose of this type of auction is to sell all shares at once , even if it\u2019s to different bidders .\nwhat do you really know about a dutch auction ? the history and origin of the dutch auction is actually a fascinating look at many of the same economic themes and issues we look at today . microeconomic themes like supply and demand , finance themes like futures and options , and auction theory themes like first price and efficient pricing all were explored in 1600 ' s holland , hundreds of years before they were considered the science they are today .\na dutch auction is a public offering auction structure in which the price of the offering is set after taking in all bids to determine the highest price at which the total offering can be sold . in this type of auction , investors place a bid for the amount they are willing to buy in terms of quantity and price .\nto wrap everything up , this type of auction format which originated in the crazy times of the dutch tulip craze took the name of the people who popularlized it and made it prevalent .\nhowever , there\u2019s usually no pop on the first day of trading after a dutch auction . after all , the valuation of the offering tends to be in line with the market value .\nit only works when 1 product is being sold ( if we wanted to sell 2 gold sls amg ' s at the same time , this simple dutch auction format could not be used . )\n* with the dutch auction and any other auction type they are most successful when the process has been transparent to the suppliers , true awarding of business is based on auction results , all factors are included in each suppliers proposal , and that the auction is the final step of the evaluation process ( lab testing , contract signing , insurance requirements , payment terms , etc have all been buttoned down with each of the processes\u2019 remaining suppliers ) .\nthe solution , of course , was a dutch auction . a true dutch auction has the following attributes : it starts at an artificially high price , where demand is known ( or believed ) to be 0 . at publicly known time intervals , the price ticks down in publicly known price increments . the price continues to tick down until the first bid is received . at this point , the auction ends immediately , and the bidder wins the product at the price when he placed his bid .\ngoogle ' s $ 2 . 7 billion initial public offering , to be priced through an electronic auction , will test the large - scale viability of a so - called dutch auction , designed to both democratize ipo share allocation and afford companies and early investors the best price for their shares .\nthe process for a dutch auction is somewhat similar . the underwriters will help with the documentation preparation , prepare a valuation and go on the roadshow . however , the pricing of the deal is a much different process .\ndutch auction is one of the largest antique & used furniture auctions in the country . we are a wholesale auction that specializes in supplying auctions , dealers , galleries and private buyers with antiques , collectibles , and other estate merchandise . sales are held every other saturday all year round . there are 25 sales per year .\na sealed - bid auction is a process in which none of the bidders . . .\nthe only securities auctions in us markets that are conducted as dutch auctions are the competitive bids for us treasury bills , notes , and bonds .\nsome companies , such as morningstar ( nasdaq : morn ) and google ( nasdaq : goog ) , have opted for a so - called dutch auction when pulling off their initial public offerings . there\u2019s even buzz that facebook might try it .\nthe auction ends immediately . bidder a has just won the car at $ 4 . 4m .\nresources connection , inc . ( nasdaq : recn ) recently announced preliminary results of its modified\ndutch auction\ntender offer to buy up to 6 million shares at a price not greater than $ 16 nor less than $ 13 . 50 .\na dutch auction also refers to a type of auction in which the price on an item is lowered until it gets a bid . the first bid made is the winning bid and results in a sale , assuming that the price is above the reserve price . this is in contrast to typical options , where the price rises as bidders compete .\nit is known as a descending auction because the bids decrease over the course of the auction . unlike in english auctions , there is never a larger number of bids than there are items being auctioned . thus dutch auctions tend to end in a fairly short amount of time and are often associated with perishable goods such as flowers and produce . indeed , the greatest advantage of dutch auctions is probably their relative speed , which is useful for sellers who want to sell their goods as quickly as possible .\nthe concept is simple and most i\u2019d spoken to about the subject know and understand the dutch negotiation setup and can recite that the auction opens with a price the buyer is looking for a seller to accept , the buyer\u2019s offer continues to rise in value until the first seller accepts which will conclude the negotiation , thus one dot on the auction graph .\ngoogle ' s shares would be sold in a modified dutch auction because it has reserved the right to set the final sale price , the allocation of shares and other auction terms . it said in its public offering statement that its goal was to eliminate the first day ' ' pop ' ' in prices that was built into most initial stock offerings .\nan auction of a new issue of securities where the highest price offered to buy a portion of the issue becomes the price at which the entire issue is sold . dutch auctions are particularly important because they are the means used to sell new issues of u . s . treasury securities . a dutch auction begins with the securities offered at a high price and the price is gradually lowered until there is a bid . this contrasts with a commercial option that begins at a low price that is gradually raised .\nbe sold . here , the underwriter wound up with bids for 13 million shares , but the highest bids adding up to 10 million shares are the winning bids in a dutch auction . the underwriter will then set the price equal to the lowest winning price bid on those 10 million shares ( in this case , $ 34 ) , and all the winning bidders will pay that price . ( dutch auctions are largely handled by computer , and the bids are not compared until the auction time has expired . )\nhere are some things for an issuing company to consider to ensure efficient pricing of its auction ipo .\nalthough this auction method is more typical for pricing stock during an ipo , it can demonstrate to a private business owner that there are many different ways to conduct an auction . entrepreneurs looking to engage an investment banker to sell their businesses should test their knowledge of different auction types available to garner the highest price .\nthe dutch auction usually begins with a company revealing the amount of shares for sale , as well as a potential price for the shares . at the auction , which normally occurs online , the auctioneer calls out the first , high bid . when there are no responses , the price is lowered continually until the first person places a bid . that person is the winner of the bidding .\nkeep in mind that the dutch auction ipo system is based on some complicated algorithms , which are based on the work of nobel laureate william vickrey , whose approach also is used for the sale of treasuries . investment bank wr hambrecht owns the patent on the process , which is called openipo .\na dutch auction often starts at a very high initial price and then has to be dropped considerably , before it reaches a level where the cumulative quantity accepted by bidders covers the entire quantity offered for sale . the descending price nature allows a large number of individual bidders to buy small quantities of stock at a price determined by the auction process . some companies use this method to buy back shares from the shareholders .\nunlike the traditional ipo offering , a dutch auction is a more efficient method to find the price based on demand and supply . some believe retail investors get the best chance to participate in the offering , as in a traditional offering , investment bankers tend to channelize the offering to their best clients .\nquick aside , this $ 4 . 4m is not the same economic results from an ebay auction . while ebay auctions might seem simple , they aren ' t the most economically advantageous for the seller . an ebay auction is a second - price auction , while a dutch auction is a first - price equivalent . assume in the above auction that bidder b would have paid $ 4 . 1m for the car . in an ebay auction , bidder a , who would have paid $ 4 . 4m , will now only pay $ 4 . 2m ( second price + 1 increment ) . this is good news for bidder a , who saves $ 200k , but bad news for the seller , who gets less money on their sale . remember , since the seller is the one who almost always designs auctions , they should choose the format that ' s most advantageous economically for themselves .\ntheorize that buyers pay more for stock sold in dutch auctions because under the traditional method investment banks typically underprice offerings to make sure all the shares sell . also , they say shareholders benefit when shares are sold using traditional methods because the initial spike often associated with traditional ipos creates an image of success that drives the stock even higher . this is one reason shares sold in a dutch auction don ' t usually have the same run - up in price immediately after they begin trading .\nthe bidding price at a dutch auction decreases throughout the process , the opposite of traditional auctions . traditional auctions , sometimes referred to as english auctions , begin with a set low price . the auctioneer slowly raises the price until bidders stop placing bids . the last bid - upon price is the winning bid .\nthere is also a reverse dutch auction in which a single buyer invites bids , beginning at a very low level and then raises the bid price so as to attract a number of sellers . the price is raised to a level where sellers , cumulatively , are able to offer the required or planned quantity .\nunlike the traditional method , in which only the institutional and sophisticated investors are involved , the dutch auction method enables small investors to participate in the pricing by posting the price that they are willing to pay and the number of shares that they wish to purchase . the final price of the ipo in a dutch auction is the lowest price at which all of the shares are sold . the role of the investment bank as the middleman is minimized . proponents of the online process argue that the value of the ipo goes to the company which is going public , rather than to the favored clients of the investment bank .\ndutch auction sales first opened their doors on labor day , september , 1985 . since then , we have had over 480 auctions and have sold over 3 million lots of fine antiques , furniture , art , fine china , collectibles , sterling , bric a brac , mid century modern , and general estate items .\na dutch auction is a price discovery process during which the auctioneer starts with a high asking price and then lowers it in stages until the cumulative bids received cover the entire offer quantity . this type of auction is used for ipos to discover the optimum price for the full quantity of stock issued by a company . in this process , it is possible to sell the intended quantity at a competitive price , which is discovered by the forces of supply and demand . this auction is also used by government agencies for the public offer of treasury bills , notes and bonds .\nlet ' s take a modern example and run it through a dutch auction . the seller is trying to sell a limited edition gold plated mercedes sls amg . very expensive item , but the exact price , and exact demand , for the item is unsure . a perfect candidate for an auction . the seller publicly states that the opening price will be $ 5 , 000 , 000 and will tick down by $ 100 , 000 every 5 minutes .\n' ' an auction is the fairest and most transparent system and will get the best price for the issuer , ' ' said paul klemperer , an economics professor at oxford and author of a forthcoming book , ' ' auction theory and practice . ' '\ngoogle ' s controversial ipo last year generated much interest not only because of its global name recognition , but also because of its use of the dutch auction method in pricing and selling its offering . while the ipo was seen by some as a success\u0097the company ' s shares today are selling near $ 200\u0097a closer examination of the results raises questions about the benefits of the auction process to issuing companies . what can companies considering ipos learn from the google experience ?\nthe dda was first used in june 2003 for the primary issuance of a 5 - year bond . the goal of the dda is twofold , firstly to engage a broad investor base and secondly to auction government debt at the best price possible . investors can participate directly in the dda of the new dutch government bond through one ( or more ) primary dealer ( s ) . the dda is one of three auction techniques used by the dsta . it is used for the primary issuance of longer dated bonds ( 5 - , 10 - , and 30 - years ) . for the primary issuance of the 3 - year bonds the regular tap auction is used . the tap auction is also used to reopen bonds after they have been issued .\nif a company is using a dutch auction initial public offering ( ipo ) , potential investors enter their bids for the number of shares they want to purchase as well as the price they are willing to pay . for example , an investor may place a bid for 100 shares at $ 100 while another investor offers $ 95 for 500 shares .\nan auction in which the seller reduces the offering price until a level can be found that clears the market . this is the price at which all sales will take place . the auction for treasury bills is similar to this except that the treasury accepts the highest bids first and works through progressively lower bids until an issue is completely sold . thus , in a treasury bill auction , various prices are accepted .\nhere ' s a look into the online auction market and how to get yourself the best value possible on sites like ebay and quibids .\ninstead , google plans an auction of its shares to raise up to $ 2 . 7 billion ; a process open to all bidders .\nthe u . s . treasury uses a dutch auction to sell its securities . to help finance the country ' s debt , the us treasury holds regular auctions to sell treasury bills ( t - bills ) , notes ( t - notes ) , and bonds ( t - bonds ) , collectively known as treasuries . prospective investors submit bids electronically through treasurydirect or the treasury automated auction processing system ( taaps ) which accepts bids up to 30 days in advance of the auction . suppose the treasury seeks to raise $ 9 million in two - year notes with a 5 % coupon . let ' s assume the submitted bids are as follows :\none of the supposed benefits of the dutch auction process , which google used in its recent ipo , is its alleged minimization of the increase between the offer price and the opening price of the offering . from the perspective of the issuing company , this price increase represents\nmoney left on the table\nand , therefore , value which it did not appropriate .\nin this type of auction the sale of the item begins a very high asking price . this price is progressively lowered at specific intervals in decrements . this continues until either a bidder is willing to accept the auctioneer\u2019s current price , or the reserve price is met and the auction closes .\ncompanies considering using the online auction process for an ipo should be interested in which parties are likely to benefit from mispricing , should it occur .\nso why do it ? the dutch auction tends to favor the companies going public because it usually raises more money . at the same time , it can be more democratic \u2014 individual investors often have more participation because of the online system . and companies like google \u2014 and facebook \u2014 have a huge amount of users who might want to get their hands on some shares .\ngoogle will not comment on anything concerning its planned public offering , including its auction . but it deals with many of the concerns in its prospectus .\nat a dutch auction , prices start high and are dropped successively until a bidder accepts the going price . once a price is accepted , the auction ends . for example , the auctioneer starts at $ 2 , 000 for an object . the bidders watch the price decline until it reaches a price that one of the bidders accepts . no bidder sees the others\u2019 bids until after his or her own bid is formulated , and the winning bidder is the one with the highest bid . so , if there are no bidders at $ 2 , 000 , the price is lowered by $ 100 to $ 1 , 900 . if a bidder accepts the item of interest at , say the $ 1 , 500 mark , the auction ends .\nand there was another reason . google ' s highly profitable business model was based on algorithmically auctioning advertising space alongside search results . so why not choose a different kind of auction to create a shareholder base ? in their letter to prospective investors , the same one that famously declared google ' s principal of\ndon ' t be evil ,\nthe co - founders wrote that\nour experience with auction - based advertising systems has been helpful in the auction design process for the ipo .\nafter receiving the prospectus and sometime before the auction , bidders must obtain a\nunique bidder id .\nbidder ids will not be available after the bidding begins .\nin the investment world , using a dutch auction for ipo allocation can benefit young companies , as it can allow the business to raise the most amount of cash available in the market . shareholders of companies that are in high demand can make high profits very quickly . it also benefits investors who get a jump on their competitors and bid first , but are then given the opportunity to take advantage of lower share pricing .\nand for this reason , hambrecht ' s openipo process is not entirely unguided . companies still embark on a banker - led road show for major institutional investors , but the bidding and price discovery is automated . a representative for hambrecht would not comment on whether the company or its auction - technology will be used for google ' s auction .\nthis type of auction should cut down on the huge run - up in share price experienced during the first days of trading experienced by other tech ipos during the 1990s .\nthe performance of google in august 2004 , however , does not suggest that the online auction process served as an efficient pricing mechanism since the increase between google ' s offer price and its open price was much greater than the increase for typical ipos in 2004 . this should raise significant concerns for companies considering using the auction process for their ipo .\nthis other route is known as a modified dutch auction tender offer ( mdato ) . mdatos provide companies a great avenue to repurchase a predetermined value of shares within a set price range in a relatively short amount of time ( typically a month or two ) . mdatos also provide shareholders a way to liquidate their shares by tendering their shares at a price they believe the shares are worth . if a mdato is oversubscribed , shares will be subject to proration .\nin the united states , the experience of auction offerings through hambrecht have been quite variable . in 1999 , the auction price of urltoken was $ 18 a share , but it shot to $ 67 . 50 three days later . the next year , shares of nogatech were auctioned at $ 12 , but three days later it closed at $ 7 . 44 .\ndutch auction if a company is using a dutch auction ipo , potential investors enter their bids for the number of shares they want to purchase as well as the price they are willing to pay . for example , an investor may place a bid for 100 shares at $ 100 while another investor offers $ 95 for 500 shares . once all the bids are submitted , the allotted placement is assigned to the bidders from the highest bids down , until all of the allotted shares are assigned . however , the price that each bidder pays is based on the lowest price of all the allotted bidders , or essentially the last successful bid . therefore , even if you bid $ 100 for your 1 , 000 shares , if the last successful bid is $ 80 , you will only have to pay $ 80 for your 1 , 000 shares . when google launched its public offering , it relied on a dutch auction to earn a fair price . greenshoe option a provision contained in an underwriting agreement that gives the underwriter the right to sell investors more shares than originally planned by the issuer . this would normally be done if the demand for a security issue proves higher than expected . legally referred to as an over - allotment option . a greenshoe option can provide additional price stability to a security issue because the underwriter has the ability to increase supply and smooth out price fluctuations if demand surges .\nan auction in which the asking price is lowered gradually until someone is willing to pay at that level , and the property is then sold to that person . contrast with the typical auction practice in which the auctioneer asks a high price , lowers it until someone places a bid , and then the auctioneer attempts to obtain higher bids to increase the price from there .\noften called a\ndutch\nauction , this type of sale allows any investor\u2014institution or individual\u2014to put in a bid over the web for a certain number of shares at a certain price without knowing what others are offering to pay . after the bidding , the highest price at which every available share can be sold becomes the price for all the shares\u2014the ipo price . google , along with early backers , was selling almost 20 million shares , and bids could be submitted for as few as five .\nduring bidding , investors indicate how many shares they ' re willing to buy and the price they ' re willing to pay . the underwriter , who acts as the auctioneer , usually starts the auction by\na double - action auction - - the system in place on us stock exchanges - - features many buyers and sellers bidding against each other to close a sale at a mutually agreed - upon price .\nhowever , some also feel that dutch auctions may not offer the least possible price , as pricing of a traditional offering is priced low to ensure sale of all shares . when these shares begin trading , they pop up due to the fundamental appeal of the company and thus a run up in the share price is seen .\nbut the reason you don\u2019t often hear about dutch auctions is because they\u2019re fairly rare . major wall street banks like goldman sachs ( nyse : gs ) and morgan stanley ( nyse : ms ) want to keep control of the process . and by achieving first - day pops , they can build loyalty with their institutional investors .\nback to the dutch auction . now that you know the background of the tulip market , you can picture the crazy scene at the exchange : traders milling around talking loudly , the noise , the hubbub , the contracts flying around . total commotion , very noisy , and very hard to keep everything organized . the exchange figured , correctly , that the best solution to selling the bulbs was to do it quickly , to do it with as few bids as possible , while at the same time getting as high a price as possible .\nthis method of ipo allocation can create an instant windfall for insiders by encapsulating as much market demand into the offering price as possible . and for young and growing companies , an auction allows the company to raise as much cash as the market is willing to afford it . but if the initial market demand is not there , a company putting its faith in the auction could miss out on the support of a traditional offering .\nthe final ipo price will be determined after the auction closes . the underwriters will calculate it by gathering all the bids and calculating the cut off point at or above which all the shares available can be sold .\n4 .\nauction ipos : first google , now morningstar ,\nthe wall street journal , january 11 , 2005 ;\nmorningstar ' s bright future turns cloudy ,\nfortune , january 10 , 2005 .\nin contrast , a conventional commercial auction begins with the lowest price , which gradually increases as potential buyers bid against each other . the selling price is determined when no bidder will top the last offer on the table .\npatrick m . byrne , the chairman of overstock . com , an internet retailer , chose to take his company public by using an auction because he was disgusted with the way shares in initial offerings are typically allocated .\nwhat are some possible explanations for the mispricing of the auction process ? one explanation is that the small investor , who is supposed to be a primary participant in this auction , may lack access to sufficiently detailed information sources to appropriately price the security based on fundamentals , rather than on name recognition . this potential problem is compounded by the lack of information that the online process ( in contrast to the traditional ipo process ) requires to be disclosed .\ngoogle ' s version of a dutch auction would eliminate a primary incentive for placing high bids . normally , buyers who bid above the actual clearing price are allowed to buy all the shares they ask for and those that bid exactly at the sale price divide the remaining shares , usually receiving fewer than they wanted . google , by contrast , proposes two methods to allocate shares that would not reward buyers for high bids . ( one method would give bidders a set percentage of their orders . the other would impose a maximum number of shares any bidder could buy . )\nto the idealistic computer scientists who run google inc . , the company ' s unusual plan to auction shares in its public offering is both more efficient and fairer than the traditional method in which investment banks set the offering price .\nideally , the auction process enables sellers to price the issue\nright .\nthat is , its price should reflect the reasoning of thousands of investors who will determine for themselves how much they are willing to pay for a share .\nplease see the attached graphs , graph # 1 is a perfectly executed reverse auction where there is a lot of rank change happening between multiple suppliers ; when rank is the motivator for bidding you want the ranks of the suppliers to change a lot to keep them bidding the prices down . the best way to help predict whether a reverse auction will be competitive w / multiple bids is to review the preliminary bids submitted in the rfp to determine whether each suppliers\u2019 weighted tco bids are within 3 % - 6 % of each others . \u2026the bigger the price gap between suppliers the bigger the chance is that suppliers\u2019 ranks won\u2019t change in a reverse auction . when suppliers\u2019 ranks don\u2019t change the suppliers get discouraged that their bids don\u2019t result in a better ranking . this tight competition is needed to succeed or your 1 st place supplier has a chance of winning an auction w / o having to place a bid , which would be the worst possible outcome .\nthe benefits to the exchange are obvious - only 1 bid needs to be placed , so by making the starting price relatively close to the predicted sales price and making the time intervals small , auctions can be completed extremely rapidly . the auction has economic benefits to the seller as well - in theory it results in a price equivalent to a sealed - bid auction ( where each bidder submits bids in an envelope , and the high bidder wins at the price they bid ) .\nbuyer , who has been helping companies in the ipo process for seven years at class v group , said the topic of an auction almost never comes up . for the few executives who have discussed it , the idea has been dismissed pretty quickly by board members and advisers , she said . at google , she was working with a team that openly shunned wall street and had the brand recognition and consumer appeal to go against convention . even then , it wasn ' t a pure auction .\nfinally , during the height of the panic , the dutch parliament passed a law in an effort to curb the panic that stated that all futures contracts could be canceled at any point if the buyer paid the seller 3 . 5 % of the contract price . a contract that can be canceled at any point with only a fixed price paid to the seller for the right to cancel - sounds an awful lot like an option to me ! yes , even the primitive option market was created during the dutch tulip panic . as modern finance could predict however , with only a small penalty for misguided speculative bets , these new option contracts exacerbated the problem by allowing traders to increase their bets through massive leverage . sometimes creating new financial instruments can lead to unintended negative consequences !\nin addition , firms should discuss why they are using the online auction process relative to the traditional ipo process , in order to reduce the adverse selection problem inherent in online auctions and to enable investors to more effectively sort out any\nlemons .\n' ' an auction is just too risky , ' ' said ann sherman , an assistant professor of finance at the university of notre dame who is a critic of share auctions . ' ' there is no telling how many people will show up . ' '\nif google is successful in moderating the tendency of auctions to encourage speculative bidding , it would get an auction price identical to the price on the first day ' s trading . but if that is true , there may be no reason for investors to participate .\n' ' for the small investor , there is very little way to game the system , ' ' said lawrence m . ausubel , an auction expert and economics professor at the university of maryland . ' ' you should be relatively indifferent about winning or losing the i . p . o . auction , because if google does what you expect and selects the i . p . o . price to be the true clearing price , you will have the option to buy at essentially the same price the next day . ' '\nfurthermore , investors could discount an ipo issued through the auction process by perceiving it to be a company that may not have a clear sense of the uses for the funds that it is raising , or that may have done poorly using the traditional ipo issuance processes . although the online auction process certainly provided publicity for google ' s ipo , which may have stimulated the interest of small investors and others who are normally less involved in the process , it is unlikely that it would have generated this benefit for a less well - known ipo .\ngoldman sachs , often looked to as the top underwriter for quality offerings , is believed to have refused association with google ' s offering . but goldman ' s stance and the unwillingness of other firms could help create a hybrid for ipos - - mixing an auction with dealer - supported pricing .\n< br / > < script language =\njavascript\nsrc =\nurltoken\n> < / script > < / p > < p > in a dutch auction , a company reveals the maximum amount of shares being sold and sometimes a potential price for those shares . investors then state the number of shares they want and at what price . once a minimum clearing price is determined , investors who bid at least that price are awarded shares . if there are more bids than shares available , allotment is on a pro - rata basis - - awarding a percent of actual shares available based on the percent bid for - - or a maximum basis , which fills the maximum amount of smaller bids by setting an allocation for the largest bids .\ncto michael abernethy has led the software team , designing and maintaining the best auction software in the world for the past 11 years . he is a recognized user interface expert and excels in software security and performance . he is an ibm master inventor , where he worked previously to joining optimal auctions .\nlet ' s start by taking a look back historically at the origin of the dutch auction . it ' s the early 1600 ' s in holland , and the tulip bulb has recently been introduced to the country by traders from the ottoman empire . the flower is unique and unlike any other flower in europe at the time . it ' s tough to imagine in today ' s world where people are familiar with everything the world has to offer , but imagine seeing a bright purple dog for the first time . people would want it based simply on its uniqueness . the same instant demand occurred in the tulip market , and the people wanting to own the flower for themselves started to grow quickly . a demand curve that didn ' t exist initially suddenly appears and starts moving up quickly .\nanother potential problem with dutch auctions is that investors have an incentive to bid higher than the fair value of a stock so that they can be assured of getting shares to buy . if only a few people bid high , they would still only pay the market clearing price determined by the vast number of presumably more rational investors , since the price would be set by the lowest bid . but if lots of investors take up this strategy , the price would be driven above sustainable levels .\nmuch of that detail had to do with google ' s unorthodox ipo . rather than a typical offering , with lead investment bankers shopping the deal to big money managers , finding an agreeable price , and then discounting it so that new investors get a healthy bounce right away , google chose to go with an auction .\nour team consists of experienced software professionals and ph . d . consultants . the team has conducted dozens of auction projects involving significant financial transactions and mission critical projects . we have worked with national governments , state agencies , and private corporations to help them sell their hard - to - price assets . we are responsible for a wide range of auctions - everything from pricing 10 % of the world ' s diamond supply to billions of dollars worth of electricity in states in the united states . when you are running the most important auctions in the world , you have to choose the best auction software provider in the world , optimal auctions .\nprofessor sherman said that in many big stock auctions in europe and asia , the auction process encouraged a speculative frenzy and a destructive backlash . shares of singapore telecom , she said , rose the first day after its 1993 initial offering , but they fell shortly thereafter and took 18 months to rebound above the offering price .\nit ' s a constant wrestling match for them to drag the auction back to their system ,\nhambrecht said in an interview at his san francisco office .\nthe relationship we had with the bookrunners was so adversarial ; i said ` hell , i just don ' t want to do this again . '\nanother factor , called the ' ' winner ' s curse , ' ' can potentially lead to depressed prices after the initial offering . the top bidders may realize that they bid more than what other bidders believe the shares are worth . if the winners start to worry about the share price paid , they may sell shares immediately after the auction , causing a drop in the price . for more thoughtful investors , the fear of the winner ' s curse could lead them to moderate their bids in advance - - a move that might lead to lower prices in an auction than in a traditional offering in which the price is set by investment bankers .\nit ' s definitely the biggest story here ,\nsays ryan jacob , manager of the $ 69 million jacob internet fund ( jamfx ) . jacob , whose fund has not yet participated in an openipo , says investors must be mindful that\nthe auction process is designed for the seller to get the best price .\nauction in which the lowest price necessary to sell the entire offering becomes the price at which all securities offered are sold . this technique has been used in treasury auctions . often used in risk arbitrage . auction system in which the price of an item ( stock ) is gradually lowered until it meets a responsive bid ( government t - bills ) or offer ( corporate repurchase ) and is sold . in a corporate repurchase , a range of prices is set by the company within which shareholders are invited to tender their shares . the tender offer is open for a specific period of time ( i . e . , 20 days ) , and the quantity of stock to be purchased is stated as well , subject to proration if more shares are tendered than can be legally purchased under the stated terms ( often an additional amount equal to 20 % of outstanding shares can be purchased ) . the price paid is that at which the amount stated to be purchased can be sold . compare to double auction system .\nlet ' s throw a few more variables into this dutch tulip market . the flower only blooms during april and may . during the summer months , the flower returns into its bulb form , which means it can be dug up and moved around . the rest of the year , the tulip must be in dirt and doesn ' t show a flower . essentially , the tulip can only be traded for 3 months a year , but the market and demand exist all year round . what resulted was the first modern futures contract - at any time during the year , tulip sellers and tulip buyers would sign a contract to deliver x amount of tulips on a given date in the summer at price y . further , these contracts could be traded amongst other buyers and sellers to create a functional futures market . so , the futures market as we know it today is a direct result of the dutch traders wanting to buy and sell tulips year - round despite being botanically limited to physically trading them and delivering them for only 3 months a year ."]}
{"id": 53764, "summary": [{"text": "previously known as consumers co-operative refinery limited ( ccrl ) the co-op refinery complex is an oil refinery spread over 544 acres ( 2.20 km \u00b2 ) located in the city of regina , saskatchewan , canada owned by federated co-operatives limited ( fcl ) .", "topic": 6}, {"text": "the refinery provides oil products to the member co-operatives of federated co-operatives limited .", "topic": 22}, {"text": "the complex has completed a $ 2.9 billion upgrade project ( 2012 ) that can increase operations up to 145,000 barrels per day ( 23,100 m \u00b3 / d )", "topic": 13}], "title": "ccrl refinery complex", "paragraphs": ["the paraguan\u00e1 refinery complex ( centro de refinaci\u00f3n de paraguan\u00e1 ) is a crude oil refinery complex in venezuela .\nccrl refers to consumers co - operative refinery limited , an oil refinery located in regina , saskatchewan .\nthe p\u0142ock refinery is a large oil refinery and petrochemical complex located in p\u0142ock , poland .\ngrangemouth refinery is a mature oil refinery complex located on the firth of forth in grangemouth , scotland .\nwork on the refinery complex , on the other hand , is anything but standard .\n1988 - in november the integrated co - op refinery - upgrader complex went \u201con stream\u201d .\nthe co - op refinery complex has been fuelling the regina economy for over 80 years .\ncorinth refinery is an oil refining complex in greece , the largest industrial complex in the country with an annual capacity of , operated by motor oil hellas .\nthe history of ccrl\n. consumers ' co - operative refineries limited .\n2008 - the ccrl board of directors approved another expansion project and associated revamps .\npreviously known as consumers co - operative refinery limited ( ccrl ) the co - op refinery complex is an oil refinery spread over located in the city of regina , saskatchewan , canada owned by federated co - operatives limited ( fcl ) .\n1951 - on august 24 , ccrl expanded to 5 , 000 barrels per day .\n2007 - ccrl purchased the saskatchewan government ' s share of the newgrade energy incorporated heavy oil upgrader and the complex became 100 % co - operatively owned .\nthe aspropyrgos refinery is an oil refining complex located near aspropyrgos , a suburb of athens , in greece .\n$ 200 million environmental mega project at the co - op refinery complex enters commissioning phase . learn more here .\non august 24 , 1951 , the co - op refinery complex expanded to 5 , 000 barrels per day .\nthe co - op refinery complex is celebrating its 80th anniversary in 2015 . watch for a weekly feature on one area of the refinery this month .\n\u201cfortunately ccrl has more than lived up to its name and has been extremely co - operative . \u201d\nthe nagapattnam refinery also known as cauvery basin refinery was the second oil refinery constructed by chennai petroleum corporation limited .\nin june 2008 , ccrl awarded colt worleyparsons an $ 800 million engineering , management and construction contract to build the grassroots fluid catalytic cracker complex , add new storage facilities , and revamp the refinery\u2019s processing units and utility systems .\nthe gda\u0144sk refinery is an oil refinery located in poland in the town gda\u0144sk .\nthe humber refinery is a british oil refinery in south killingholme , north lincolnshire .\nthe port arthur refinery is an oil refinery located in port arthur , texas .\nthe san francisco refinery is an oil refinery complex located in rodeo , california and in arroyo grande , california , in the san francisco bay area and santa maria valley .\ntuesday ' s fire is the second to hit the complex in the last seven months .\na university of regina professor says his analysis of incidents at the co - op refinery complex demonstrate \u201csystemic problems\u201d with \u201csafety culture . \u201d\n1944 - ccrl and the saskatchewan co - operative wholesale society merged under the name saskatchewan federated co - operatives limited .\nthe garyville refinery is the 3rd largest american oil refinery with a nameplate capacity of .\nyorktown refinery was an oil refinery located alongside of the york river built in 1956 .\nthe co - op refinery complex , located in { { location } } , is currently recruiting for a { { position } } .\n1939 - ccrl signed a contract to build a cracking plant , which expanded production to 1 , 500 barrels per day .\nport reading refinery , also known as hess refinery , was an oil refinery located in perth amboy and port reading , new jersey .\nbut the complex\u2019s vice - president of refinery operations , gilbert le dressay , provided an overview of safety improvements made over the past few years .\nthe irving oil refinery is a canadian oil refinery located in saint john , new brunswick .\npanipat refinery is an oil refinery located in baholi village , panipat , haryana , india .\nin recent years ccrl has implemented many projects to improve operational efficiency and meet product quality requirements for ultra - low sulphur fuels .\ndupont issues company statement on the fatal chemical leak at its la porte ( texas ) chemical complex .\nbut mohrbutter said ccrl took the opportunity to broaden the report\u2019s scope , so it could be used for other purposes , including insurance .\nthe bongaigaon refinery & petrochemicals ltd . ( brpl ) is a petroleum refinery company in india .\nthe esso refinery at milford haven was an oil refinery situated on the pembrokeshire coast in wales .\nthe gulf refinery at milford haven was an oil refinery situated on the pembrokeshire coast in wales .\nmilford haven refinery was an oil refinery situated on the pembrokeshire coast in wales , united kingdom .\nstanlow refinery is an oil refinery owned by essar energy in ellesmere port , north west england .\ngilbert le dressay , vice - president of refinery operations at the co - op refinery complex , poses for a portrait in regina on nov . 30 , 2015 . troy fleece / regina leader - post\n2003 - construction was completed on the refinery expansion project , increasing the typical crude processing rates of ccrl from 55 , 000 barrels per day to over 90 , 000 barrels per day .\nthe montreal east refinery ( raffinerie de montr\u00e9al - est ) was an oil refinery located in montreal east and formerly shell canada ' s largest refinery .\ntoday the co - op refinery complex produces 130 , 000 bbl / d and covers 800 acres of land in the north east corner of regina , saskatchewan .\nthe dartmouth refinery is a closed oil refinery in dartmouth , nova scotia , owned by imperial oil .\nkhalifa coastal refinery is a proposed oil refinery in khalifa point in lasbela district , balochistan , pakistan .\nthere have been several explosions and fires at the refinery complex over the last 25 years , the most serious being one in october 2011 , which injured 36 people .\nfuel your career at the co - op refinery complex . our workforce of over 1 , 000 employees operates a world - class refinery utilizing cutting - edge technology to produce 130 , 000 barrels of product per day .\nthe al zour refinery is an oil refinery under planning and development in kuwait , a member of opec .\nthe gujarat refinery is an oil refinery located at koyali ( near vadodara ) in gujarat , western india .\nthe zawiya refinery is an oil refinery located in zawiya , libya , which is about west of tripoli .\nthe co - op refinery complex offers a wide selection of careers . we\u2019re looking for people who can play a role in all aspects of our day to day operations .\n1985 - construction began on the $ 700 million newgrade energy incorporated heavy oil upgrader . this was a jointly owned venture between ccrl and the saskatchewan government .\nexxonmobil ' s baytown refinery is the second largest oil refinery in the united states located in baytown , texas .\nthe kurnell refinery was a crude oil refinery located in kurnell on botany bay , new south wales , australia .\nthe ra ' s lanuf refinery is a topping and reforming oil refinery in ra ' s lanuf , libya .\nthe co - op refinery complex announces a $ 320 , 000 commitment to the city of regina to fund and maintain notifynow , an emergency mass notification system . learn more here .\nwater is critical to the operations of the co - op refinery complex . the wastewater improvement project utilizes leading - edge technology to clean and recycle wastewater . this addresses the refinery\u2019s water needs , which in turn benefits the environment and our community .\nin 2008 , federated co - operatives limited ( fcl ) announced a major expansion to its co - op refinery complex . the section v expansion and associated revamps led to over $ 2 . 7 billion in new investment into the refinery\u2019s infrastructure .\nthe burnaby refinery is an oil refinery located in the city of burnaby , british columbia , canada owned by chevron .\nlindsey oil refinery is an oil refinery in north killingholme , lincolnshire , england owned by total s . a . .\nnational refinery limited ( nrl ) is a oil refinery based in korangi area of in karachi , sindh , pakistan .\nthe pembroke refinery is an oil refinery situated on the pembrokeshire coast in wales at rhoscrowther in the community of hundleton .\nit was , when ccrl made the announcement , the largest refinery expansion currently underway in north america and a vote of confidence in the market at a time when other upgrading and expansion plans in the west were being shelved .\nan expansion project is underway that includes the addition of a grassroots fluid catalytic cracker complex , new storage facilities , and the revamp of several of the existing refinery process units and utility systems .\nthe laju incident ( chinese : \u62c9\u88d5\u4e8b\u4ef6 ) occurred on 31 january 1974 in singapore , when four armed men attacked the shell oil refinery complex on pulau bukom and later hijacked the ferryboat laju .\nhowever , waves of smoke were rolling out of the complex and one access road in the area had been blocked off by police .\nclifford noted all sides agree some of the information should remain confidential , but argued there is still much that can be released , as it won\u2019t jeopardize ccrl\u2019s business interests .\nmarsden point oil refinery is a 96 , 000 bpd refinery located at marsden point , whangarei , northland , new zealand .\nparadip refinery , is the 11th refinery being set up by indian oil corporation in jagatsinghpur town in the state of odisha .\nvisakhapatnam ( visakh ) refinery is one of the two oil refineries of hpcl in india , the other being mumbai refinery .\nthe co - op refinery complex has developed 12 life - saving rules . these rules are created from industry lessons and have been put in place to ensure consistent behaviors are followed to prevent incidents that could result in injury or worse . implementation of these rules is part of the co - op refinery complex\u2019s commitment for continuous improvement in health and safety and to contribute to strengthening our safety culture .\nan employee at consumers co - op refinery limited ' s ( ccrl ) facility in saskatchewan suffered burns to his lower legs thursday morning due to an accidental release of hot diesel . the worker was reportedly performing a routine . . .\nthe three - year construction phase was completed on time and on budget , and the co - op refinery / upgrader complex went on stream in november 1988 . the facility was the first upgrader built in canada . [ 6 ] on november 1 , 2007 , ccrl bought out the 50 % interest held by the crown for $ 383 . 1 million . [ 7 ]\nlast friday , philadelphia energy solutions reportedly experienced a fire at the company ' s 335 , 000 bpd refining complex in philadelphia , pa .\nin 1939 , the co - op refinery complex signed a contract to build a cracking plant at a cost of some $ 250 , 000 , which expanded production to 1 , 500 barrels per day .\ncoffeyville resources llc , formerly known as the coop refinery , is a company which owns an oil refinery in coffeyville , kansas .\nthe omega butler refinery is a proposed oil refinery to be built on 121 - acres of land in rivers state , nigeria .\nthe rozenburg refinery is an oil refinery owned by kuwait petroleum europort bv which is a subsidiary of kuwait petroleum international , kpi .\nthe imperial oil - strathcona refinery is an oil refinery located adjacent to edmonton , alberta , canada , owned by imperial oil .\nthe teesside refinery was an oil refinery and chemical plant situated just south of seaton carew on the river tees in county durham .\na deadly explosion has reportedly occurred at the turkmenbashi complex of oil refineries ( tcor ) in turkmenistan , killing seven people and injuring several others .\nexxonmobil ' s baton rouge refinery and motiva ' s convent refinery have both reduced production levels due to the historic flooding affecting louisiana .\nthe kochi refinery ( kr ) is a public crude oil refinery in the city of kochi , in the state of kerala , india .\nthe montreal refinery is an oil refinery located in the city of montreal inside the rivi\u00e8re - des - prairies\u2013pointe - aux - trembles borough .\npemex and mexichem ' s joint venture cracker at the pajaritos petrochemical complex remains shut down indefinitely after an explosion rocked the plant on april 20 , 2016 .\nthe husky prince george refinery is a light oil refinery located in the city of prince george , british columbia , canada owned by husky energy .\npeople in the area who witnessed the incident said they saw fire and smoke coming out of the complex , which is on the city ' s northeast side .\nthe world ' s first co - operatively owned refinery , ccrl\u2019s regina plant started operating in 1935 supplying local co - operative associations with petroleum products . it was a bold new venture but hardly impressive by today\u2019s standards . its capacity \u2013 just 500 barrels of crude a day .\nthe delaware city refinery , currently owned by delaware city refining corporation , a subsidiary of pbf energy , is an oil refinery in delaware city , delaware .\nge today announced that federated co - operatives limited ' s co - op refinery complex in regina , saskatchewan , canada , is installing ge ' s advanced water recycling technology for a wastewater improvement project that will enable the refinery to clean 100 percent of its wastewater on - site .\nread the complete article in the\naround midnight on tuesday march 1 , 2016 a rail car containing asphalt rolled , uncontrolled , several kilometers into the city of regina after it left ccrl property in a runaway condition . [ 16 ] neither the city of regina or regina fire and protective services were notified by ccrl and were unaware of the event until the following friday , the same day on which media reports of the event emerged . [ 17 ] [ 18 ]\nregina refinery expansion approved\n. the star phoenix . 25 january 2008 .\nthe calumet montana refining is an oil refinery located in great falls , montana .\ncrude oil refining , history of oil refineries , middle distillate , oil refinery , oil refinement , oil refiner , oil refineries , oil refining , oil refining complex , petroleum refineries , petroleum refining , petroleum processes , petroleum processing and refining , petroleum refination , petroleum refineries , petroleum refinery , petroleum refining , refined gasoline , refined petroleum fuel .\nccrl\u2019s growth has been impressive . over the past twenty years , it has more than doubled its capacity , most of which in a major expansion project in 2003 that increased capacity from 55 , 000 barrels per day to more than 90 , 000 barrels per day . but even that wasn\u2019t enough to keep up with demand . ccrl was growing at such a rapid pace that five years later , it started its most ambitious expansion project to date \u2013 a $ 1 . 9 billion undertaking that will increase refinery capacity by almost 30 percent .\nconsumers\u2019 co - operative refineries ltd . ( ccrl ) is urging a judge to bar public release of a report described by its lawyer as an outline of what could happen in a \u201cworst - case scenario\u201d at the regina facility .\n\u201cwhat is in the public interest is a separate concept from what the public\u2019s interested in , \u201d the ccrl\u2019s lawyer jason mohrbutter told a regina court recently in arguing against release of any part of the major hazards risk assessment report .\nvilla elisa refinery is an oil refinery located in villa elisa , from asunci\u00f3n close to the paraguay river and is owned by the paraguay national oil company petr\u00f3leos paraguayos .\nfuel your career at the co - op refinery complex . our workforce of over 1000 employees operate a world - class refinery utilizing cutting - edge technology to produce 130 , 000 barrels of refined petroleum products per day . with an annual production capacity of 6 . 8 billion litres we are one of canada\u2019s largest refineries , distributing our products to more than 780 retail gas bar and cardlock locations from vancouver island to northwestern ontario . our focus is on fueling our people to lead our industry in safety , reliability and sustainability . join the co - op refinery complex and help us , as we fuel western canada .\nfire crews were called to the co - op refinery just outside regina tuesday night .\nregina refinery explosion sends 7 to hospital\n. cbc . 6 october 2011 .\nexplosion and fire at the co - op refinery in regina oct . 6 , 2011\na man was seriously injured following an explosion at an oil refinery in western australia .\npreemraff lysekil is an oil refinery located at brofjorden near the swedish city of lysekil .\nthe wood river refinery is an oil refinery located in roxana , illinois , approximately north of st . louis , missouri , on the east side of the mississippi river .\nthe story of co - op refinery complex is more than a story of an oil refinery . it is a story of leadership . it is a story of success against almost impossible odds . and mostly , it is a story of people and the power they can harness through co - operation . the refinery units continue to stand as towers of hope , embodying not only what has been done , but also what can be done\u2026when people work together .\nvenezuelan state oil company pdvsa on wednesday confirmed reports of a crude spill from a pipeline connecting its main oil - exporting complex with a tanker loading facility , but said shipments have not been affected .\nthermal depolymerization ( tdp ) is a depolymerization process using hydrous pyrolysis for the reduction of complex organic materials ( usually waste products of various sorts , often biomass and plastic ) into light crude oil .\nofficials in saskatchewan say there were no injuries after an explosion at a refinery rocked regina .\ngiant industries is an oil refinery company headquartered in scottsdale , arizona in the united states .\nnatural - gas processing is a complex industrial process designed to clean raw natural gas by separating impurities and various non - methane hydrocarbons and fluids to produce what is known as pipeline quality dry natural gas .\nexplosion and fire at the co - op refinery in regina oct . 6 , 2011 - youtube\nthis report is an important milestone for improving refinery safety across the state of california and effectively addressing many of the csb\u2019s safety recommendations contained in our chevron refinery accident report released in april 2013 .\na desalter is a process unit in an oil refinery that removes salt from the crude oil .\nat the co - op refinery complex our vision is to be a recognized leader in safety , reliability and sustainability within the petroleum refining industry . we believe our values of integrity , responsibility and excellence will guide us in realizing our vision and ultimately fuel our business in accomplishing our mission of fueling western canada .\nbeginning in the winter of 1933 , the oil distribution co - ops launched a drive to build their own refinery . among the leaders was harry fowler , the manager of the wilcox co - op , who later became the refinery\u2019s first secretary - treasurer and manager when the refinery was incorporated in 1934 .\nthe refinery was brought into operation on may 27 , 1935 , at eleven o\u2019clock in the morning .\nfire breaks out at co - op refinery in regina\n. cbc . 15 may 2012 .\nplama pleven ( \u043f\u043b\u0430\u043c\u0430 \u043f\u043b\u0435\u0432\u0435\u043d ) is a former bulgarian oil refinery located near the city of pleven .\nit was a colossal , $ 200 million project that took more than seven years to build . today , the co - op refinery complex ( crc ) in regina , saskatchewan has nearly reached its goal of cleaning over two million gallons of wastewater\u2026every day .\nread the complete article in the canadian fuels association blog .\nexxon mobil corp announced that a fire broke out at its refinery in rotterdam on monday , but that there were no injuries and most of the facility remained operational . the fire erupted in the powerformer unit of the complex and some flaring occurred to reduce pressure , exxon said , adding it was cooperating with local emergency personnel .\na furnace in a crude distillation unit ( cdu ) at ghana ' s tema oil refinery ( tor ) exploded yesterday , forcing the refinery to carry out an emergency shutdown to avert an outbreak of fire .\nmarathon petroleum corp . experienced a leak last week at the company ' s 450 , 000 bpd galveston bay refinery . according to the refinery , the leak was discovered in the plant ' s . . .\nbasf is facing a prolonged shutdown at its ludwigshafen chemical complex after monday ' s fire and explosion . as of today , two employees have been confirmed dead , with one still missing . seventeen others were injured in the accident .\nin petroleum geology and chemistry , cracking is the process whereby complex organic molecules such as kerogens or heavy hydrocarbons are broken down into simpler molecules such as light hydrocarbons , by the breaking of carbon - carbon bonds in the precursors .\na factory ( previously manufactory ) or manufacturing plant is an industrial site , usually consisting of buildings and machinery , or more commonly a complex having several buildings , where workers manufacture goods or operate machines processing one product into another .\na fire that broke out on monday at ivory coast ' s only oil refinery was put out by the evening and production was unaffected , the refinery said in a statement . the state - run societe ivoirienne de rafinage ( sir ) refinery said a hydrogen leak caused a fire in one of the hydrocracking units .\nwall said :\npraying for everyone at the co - op refinery . hope all are safe .\nan explosion occurred at a tupras refinery in the western turkish province of izmir on wednesday killing four people .\na fire reportedly broke out thursday evening at western refining ' s 131 , 000 bpd el paso refinery .\nthe mumbai refinery located mumbai , maharashtra , india came into stream in 1954 under the ownership of esso .\npetromidia refinery is the largest romanian oil refinery and one of the largest in eastern europe , located in n\u0103vodari , constan\u0163a county , and has an annual processing capacity of 4 . 8 million tonnes / year or .\npremcor ( formerly nyse symbol pco ) was a fortune 500 oil refinery group based in greenwich , connecticut .\na furnace exploded during a unit restart at venezuela\u2019s largest refining complex , injuring two workers , a union leader and a family member of one of the victims said on wednesday . the explosion occurred on tuesday night at the naphtha reformer of the cardon refinery on the paraguana peninsula , the sources said , adding the two victims received medical treatment .\nthe story of co - op refinery complex ( crc ) began in the 1930s . horses , which had been the dominant source of farm power for centuries , were giving way to petroleum - fuelled tractors . this was especially true in the area around regina , where the broad level prairie was well suited to the first tractors and combine harvesters .\nthe pine bend refinery is the largest oil refinery in minnesota , located in the twin cities suburbs of rosemount and inver grove heights next to southern split of u . s . highway 52 and minnesota state highway 55 .\nfire is seen on tuesday at regina ' s federated co - op refinery after an explosion rocked the city .\nin 2008 , federated co - operatives limited ( fcl ) announced a major expansion to the refinery . the section v expansion and associated revamps led to over $ 2 . 7 billion in new investment into the refinery\u2019s infrastructure .\nrefinery spokesman brad delorey said the company would not comment on the research , which isn\u2019t publicly available until wednesday .\nan accident at the ciudad madero refinery of mexican state - owned oil firm pemex killed one worker on thursday .\nbayway refinery is a refining facility in the port of new york and new jersey , owned by phillips 66 .\ncoryton refinery was an oil refinery in essex , england , on the estuary of the river thames some from the centre of london , between shell haven creek and hole haven creek , which separates canvey island from the mainland .\nthe co - op refinery complex ( crc ) is one of canada\u2019s largest and most productive refineries . as a company our mission is to fuel western canada , however we understand the important role we play in fueling tomorrow . in order to fuel tomorrow we have a responsibility to be a leader today ; that requires a commitment to leading our industry in environmental sustainability .\nthe blast yesterday afternoon at the federated co - op refinery could be felt all around regina and outside the city .\nemergency crews were sent to the consumers ' co - operative refinery around 8 : 30 p . m . cst .\nall of the injured were contractors working on a $ 1 . 9 - billion renovation and expansion of the refinery .\nwith the project fully operational\u2014according to industry experts\u2014we\u2019ll be the only north american refinery recycling all our wastewater for steam production .\nisla refinery , located in curacao , continues its recovery process after the fire on may 21st at its distillation unit .\nthree fires have broken out in refineries and an oil field in iran in the past week . the blazes were at abadan refinery in southwest iran in ahvaz , a refinery in tehran and in an oil field , southwest of the country\nan oil refinery or petroleum refinery is an industrial process plant where crude oil is processed and refined into more useful products such as petroleum naphtha , gasoline , diesel fuel , asphalt base , heating oil , kerosene and liquefied petroleum gas .\nexxonmobil ' s baton rouge refinery in baton rouge , louisiana is the fourth - largest oil refinery in the united states and eleventh - largest in the world , with an input capacity of per day as of january 1 , 2007 .\nlewis cass karrick ( 1890\u20131962 ) was an american petroleum refinery engineer , oil shale and coal technologist , and inventor .\nu . s . oil & refining co . is an oil refinery located in the tideflats of tacoma , washington .\non oct . 6 an explosion and fire rocked the refinery and sent seven people to hospital , some with serious burns .\nregina city councillor wade murray said he was on the ring road driving by the refinery when the explosion rocked his truck .\nfirefighters extinguished a blaze on saturday night at philadelphia energy solutions inc ' s 335 , 000 barrel per day ( bpd ) refinery in philadelphia , a company spokeswoman said . no injuries were reported at the refinery , said pes spokeswoman cherice corley .\nthe abadan refinery ( \u067e\u0627\u0644\u0627\u06cc\u0634\u06af\u0627\u0647 \u0622\u0628\u0627\u062f\u0627\u0646 p\u0101l\u0101yeshg\u0101h - e \u0101b\u0101d\u0101n ) is located in abadan near the coast of the persian gulf .\nthe el dorado refinery is run by the frontier el dorado refining company , and is part of the frontier oil corporation .\nthe 2009 cata\u00f1o oil refinery fire was a fire that began with an explosion at 12 : 23am on october 23 , 2009 , and was extinguished on october 25 at the caribbean petroleum corporation oil refinery and oil depot in bayam\u00f3n , puerto rico .\nthe refinery is located near the newgrade energy inc . upgrader used for the production of synthetic crude . the upgrader was originally constructed as a joint venture between the crc and the province of saskatchewan ( through crown investments corporation ) in 1988 . [ 5 ] the facility was the first upgrader built in canada . [ 6 ] on november 1 , 2007 , ccrl bought out the 50 % interest held by the crown for $ 383 . 1 million . [ 7 ]\nthe refinery has made steady progress addressing the issues unearthed from the 2011 and 2013 explosion investigations , conducting audits of the plant . le dressay said the refinery is closing in on accomplishing all of the recommendations in a report stemming from the 2013 explosion .\nthe texas city refinery explosion occurred on march 23 , 2005 , when a hydrocarbon vapour cloud exploded at the isom isomerization process unit at bp ' s texas city refinery in texas city , texas , killing 15 workers and injuring more than 170 others .\na visbreaker is a processing unit in an oil refinery whose purpose is to reduce the quantity of residual oil produced in the distillation of crude oil and to increase the yield of more valuable middle distillates ( heating oil and diesel ) by the refinery .\nyet in the middle of this economic catastrophe , a handful of visionaries believed they could build their own refinery . although novices in the oil business , these pioneers were experts in co - operation . among the leaders was harry fowler , the manager of the wilcox co - op , who later became the refinery\u2019s first secretary - treasurer and manager when the refinery was incorporated in 1934 .\noil & gas , refinery pipe repair & pipe maintenance by e . h . wachs . call 800 - 323 - 8185 .\na fire reportedly broke out this morning at bharat petroleum ' s ( bpcl ) 190 , 000 bpd kochi refinery in india .\nan explosion and subsequent fire was reported at cpc corporation ' s 200 , 000 bpd refinery in taoyuan , taiwan on monday .\na female contract worker was fatally injured on friday while working on a construction project at exxonmobil corp\u2019s refinery in beaumont , texas .\ncountrymark is an agricultural cooperative firm , headquartered in indianapolis , that operates in the united states crude oil and oil refinery businesses .\na de - asphalter is a unit in a crude oil refinery or bitumen upgrader that separates asphalt from crude oil or bitumen .\nby 5 p . m . , the flames at the co - op refinery were 95 per cent contained , fire officials said .\nu . s . chemical safety board safety video depicting how a fire cripples a refinery after propane leaks from a frozen dead leg .\na worker has died due to injuries from a fire at hollyfrontier\u2019s el dorado , kansas refinery , a local hospital confirmed on tuesday .\nthe gorilla project refers to a former plan for construction of the first major oil refinery in the united states in over 30 years .\nthe kwinana refinery , operated by bp , is located on the shore of cockburn sound at kwinana , near fremantle , western australia .\norlen lietuva ( ex ma\u017eeiki\u0173 nafta ) is a polish company centered on the ma\u017eeikiai oil refinery and oil - processing plant in lithuania .\npetroleum coke ( often abbreviated pet coke or petcoke ) is a carbonaceous solid delivered from oil refinery coker units or other cracking processes .\nwashington , dc , january 25 , 2010 - the u . s . chemical safety board ( csb ) today voted to initiate an investigation of recent accidents at the dupont chemical complex in belle , west virginia , following a release of highly toxic phosgene on saturday that fatally injured a veteran operator .\na fire broke out at the 132 , 000 bpd tonengeneral oil refinery in wakayama , japan on sunday , prompting authorities to order nearly 3 , 000 local residents to evacuate . the fire took place in a unit producing lubricant oil at the refinery , which . . .\nbrega , also known as mersa brega or marsa al - brega ( \u0645\u0631\u0633\u0649 \u0627\u0644\u0628\u0631\u064a\u0642\u0629 , i . e .\nbrega seaport\n) , is a complex of several smaller towns , industry installations and education establishments situated in libya on the gulf of sidra , the most southerly point of the mediterranean sea .\nthe car escaped co - op refinery in the early hours of thursday morning , and traveled about four kilometres before coming to a stop .\nthe report , prepared in 2012 , was generated as a condition of approval by the city and the province for the refinery\u2019s expansion project .\nfor aecon lockerbie , the largest subcontractor at the regina refinery , it is a daunting project , says tim brundage , the construction manager .\nthe u . s . chemical safety board releases an animation of the august , 2012 incident at chevron ' s richmond , ca refinery .\nmexico\u2019s pemex said on monday that a fire at its 320 , 000 bpd minatitlan refinery was under control and the plants were operating normally .\nkazakhstan\u2019s pavlodar oil refinery has halted operations due to a fire which broke out on feb . 3 , the country\u2019s energy ministry and emergencies committee said on monday . a source at the refinery which is owned by kazakh state oil firm kazmunaygaz said repair works would take five days .\nroyal dutch shell said a fire at its singapore refinery - petrochemical site was extinguished on sunday and no one was hurt in the incident .\nkathleen mickells ( born 1951 ) is an american oil refinery worker , coal miner and activist with the socialist workers party ( swp ) .\nthe nelson complexity index ( nci ) describes a measure of the secondary conversion capacity of a petroleum refinery relative to the primary distillation capacity .\ntoday , the complex has enjoyed years of successful operation , managed and operated by crc with a staff of experienced and dedicated employees . it processes an important natural resource . it continues to be an important source of the energy needed to drive the agricultural industry as well as serving the needs of other petroleum users .\nan explosion and fire at a refinery in north regina forced 1 , 400 people from the facility , and sent seven to hospital with burns .\nwithin an hour of the blast , there was still some smoke coming out of the refinery , but it appeared the fire was mostly out .\n1935 - on may 27 , the world\u2019s first co - operative refinery went \u201con stream\u201d as a 500 barrels - per - day skimming plant .\nroyal dutch shell suspended loadings of oil products from its pernis refinery in the netherlands following a fire at the plant , the company said in a statement to traders on sunday . shell shut down most of its production at pernis , europe ' s largest refinery , after the fire . . .\nwe\u2019ll reduce the refinery\u2019s fresh water use by the equivalent of 3 , 100 regina households . this will help our fresh water sustainability for the future .\njohnstone , bruce ( 26 october 2012 ) .\n\u2018massive\u2019 $ 2 . 66b expansion project complete at regina refinery\n. the leader - post .\nu . s . chemical safety board safety video depicts the massive explosion that killed 15 and injured 180 at the bp texas city refinery in 2005 .\nhollyfrontier recently announced that its subsidiary\u2019s woods cross refinery is running at reduced rates due to a crude unit fire that occurred on march 12 , 2018 .\nthe gibraltar - san roque refinery ( refiner\u00eda de gibraltar - san roque ) is an oil refinery owned by cepsa located on the north shore of the bay of gibraltar , in guadarranque industrial estate , between puente mayorga and the guadarranque river , in the municipality of san roque , cadiz , spain .\nwilliam hawkins abbott ( october 27 , 1819 \u2013 january 8 , 1901 ) was a noted producer of petroleum who also built the first oil refinery .\nthe u . s . chemical safety board ( csb ) has released a 3 - minute animation describing the events leading to the november 22 , 2016 fire at exxonmobil ' s baton rouge refinery , which severely burned four workers . the fire erupted during maintenance activities in the refinery\u2019s sulfuric acid alkylation unit .\nglad to hear all personnel have been accounted for at the co - op refinery in regina . please stay safe ems crews ,\nharper said .\nemergency crews rushed to regina ' s co - op refinery on tuesday following a loud explosion , which could be heard around the city , and fire .\nthe fire that shut down a crude unit at exxon mobil ' s beaumont refinery was started by an open valve , the company ' s investigation found .\na fire broke out this morning in one of three crude distillation units at singapore refining company ' s 290 , 000 bpd oil refinery on jurang island .\nat least eight people were injured by an explosion at a pemex fuel storage and distribution facility near the state - owned oil company ' s salamanca refinery .\nazarab industries company ( \u0634\u0631\u06a9\u062a \u0635\u0646\u0627\u06cc\u0639 \u0622\u0630\u0631\u0622\u0628 ) is a large iranian manufacturer of power plant and oil , sugar and gas refinery equipment in the middle east .\nbrachymonas petroleovorans is a aerobic , bacterium from the genus of brachymonas and the family of comamonadaceae which was isolatet from a wastewater plant of a petroleum refinery .\nan explosion killed six people at a refinery in the czech republic on thursday , rescue officials said . two other people were taken to hospital with serious injuries .\ncrude oil deliveries to lukoil\u2019s nizhny novgorod refinery have been suspended due to a fire at the facility , a spokesman for russian pipeline monopoly transneft said on thursday .\nthree workers were injured , one severely , in a fire that also shut the small crude distillation unit ( cdu ) at motiva ' s port arthur refinery .\na fire has reportedly broken out at adnoc ' s 120 , 000 bpd takweer ruwais refinery in abu dhabi , according to the company ' s twitter account .\ngas to liquids ( gtl ) is a refinery process to convert natural gas or other gaseous hydrocarbons into longer - chain hydrocarbons such as gasoline or diesel fuel .\nkinef ( kirishinefteorgsintez , acronym for kirishi petroleum organic synthesis ) is a russian joint stock production association operating a large oil refinery based in kirishi , leningrad oblast .\na refinery is a production facility composed of a group of chemical engineering unit processes and unit operations refining certain materials or converting raw material into products of value .\na refinery owned by gulf oil corporation in philadelphia , located at girard point on the schuylkill river in south philadelphia , caught fire on august 17 , 1975 .\nconstruction officially began in october 1985 . it was truly a mega project , requiring hundreds of thousands of hours of engineering . some 6 , 000 tradespeople worked on the site for an estimated 4 , 500 person years of employment in construction . the main 750 ton ards vessels were , at that time , the largest loads ever moved by rail in canada . the three - year construction phase was completed on time and on budget , and the co - op refinery / upgrader complex went on stream in november 1988 .\nthe project was completed on october 17 , 2012 . the project allows the refinery to process 30 per cent more crude oil per day in the immediate term , with plans for continued capital investments that will see capacity increase by 45 per cent . the expansion also created roughly 100 new full - time jobs at the refinery .\nan explosion and fire at a refinery in north regina forced the evacuation of 1 , 400 people from the facility , and sent seven people to hospital with burns .\nthe consumers ' co - operative refinery in regina was evacuated because of a fire that followed an explosion at the facility . ( ( jordan jackle / cbc ) )\non may 27 , 1935 , the world ' s first co - operative refinery went\non stream\nas a 500 barrels - per - day skimming plant .\non the people side , the refinery committed more manpower to the areas of safety and integrity , said le dressay , adding safety inspectors and advisers , a dedicated fire chief , and a new engineering department focused on this area . the refinery has also emphasized making employees feel more personally accountable for work site safety , he added .\nan iranian oil refinery caught fire late on wednesday in the southwestern part of the country , the semi - official tasnim news agency reported , leaving six people injured .\nan explosion occurred in a boiler of indian oil ' s 300 , 000 bpd panipat refinery on monday , reportedly killing two workers and injuring at lease six others .\nmarathon petroleum co . has reportedly agreed to settle a federal class - action lawsuit stemming from a 2013 storage tank explosion at its 132 , 000 bpd detroit refinery .\nmexico\u2019s national oil company pemex said on wednesday that it was helping to put out a gas - related fire close to its madero refinery in the state of tamaulipas .\nsouth korea ' s second - largest oil refinery gs caltex said that it had shut a heavy oil upgrading unit after it was hit by fire on thursday morning .\nfive workers were reportedly injured at hollyfrontier ' s 100 , 000 bpd navajo refinery on wednesday when hydrofluoric acid was inadvertently released from a pipe near the alkylation unit .\nlukoil neftochim burgas ( \u043b\u0443\u043a\u043e\u0439\u043b \u043d\u0435\u0444\u0442\u043e\u0445\u0438\u043c \u0431\u0443\u0440\u0433\u0430\u0441 ) , based in burgas , bulgaria , is the largest oil refinery in southeastern europe and the largest industrial enterprise in bulgaria .\nrefinery row is the unofficial name given to the concentration of oil refineries in west sherwood park , strathcona county , alberta , just east of the city of edmonton .\nthe refinery\u2019s first president was ernest frisk of kronau , long - time secretary of riceton co - op . original board member , sid gough of lewvan , distinguished himself by pledging the title to his own farm as security for the line of credit with the railroad . his faith allowed the refinery to continue operating at a critical point .\ntoday , the u . s . chemical safety board ( csb ) released its final report into the february 18 , 2015 , explosion at the exxonmobil refinery in torrance , california . the blast caused serious property damage to the refinery and scattered catalyst dust up to a mile away from the facility into the nearby community . the incident caused the refinery to be run at limited capacity for over a year , raising gas prices in california and costing drivers in the state an estimated $ 2 . 4 billion .\nthe loud explosion and fire that rocked a regina refinery on tuesday afternoon was caused by liquefied petroleum gas , the city ' s deputy fire chief said said on twitter .\nthe project was completed on october 17 , 2012 . the project allows the refinery to process 30 per cent more crude oil per day in the immediate term , with plans for continued capital investments that will see capacity increase by 45 per cent . the expansion also created roughly 100 new full - time jobs at the refinery . [ 5 ]\nshell said a \u201csmall fire\u201d which occurred during maintenance on a furnace at its 404 , 000 barrels - per - day pernis oil refinery in the netherlands had been extinguished .\na large fire broke out at an oil refinery in international falls , mn on monday night . the blaze was contained by local fire departments and no injuries were reported .\nfour people are in critical condition after a fire hit exxonmobil ' s 502 , 000 bpd refinery in baton rouge , louisiana , on tuesday , a local hospital said .\nfour people were injured in a fire and blast at romania ' s 100 , 000 bpd black sea petromidia crude refinery , deputy interior minister raed arafat said on monday .\nmarathon petroleum corp was restarting the 86 , 000 barrel - per - day ( bpd ) texas city , texas , refinery on tuesday night after a substation fire knocked out power , said sources familiar with plant operations . marathon was also restarting normal production at the neighboring 459 , 000 bpd galveston bay refinery in texas city , the sources said .\ntesoro corporation ( nyse : tso ) today announced the release of the top ( triangle of prevention ) investigation team report on the april 2 , 2010 , incident at the anacortes refinery in washington state . the incident occurred when a heat exchanger in the refinery ' s naphtha hydrotreater unit ruptured , causing an explosion and fire that fatally injured seven employees .\na fire broke out early sunday morning at royal dutch shell plc\u2019s oil refinery in saraland , alabama . the fire and associated leak were quickly contained and no injuries were reported .\nthree workers were killed and six others injured during a suspected hydrogen sulfide gas leak at a petrochina - operated refinery in dalian on saturday evening , state media said on monday .\nour proprietary furnace tube inspection system , ftis\u2122 , is an ultrasonic inspection technology capable of rapid , automated fired heater coil inspection in refinery fired heaters . the data captured by our furnace tube inspection system is exceptionally powerful when combined with our lifequest\u2122 remaining life assessment capabilities , providing an integrated solution set for refinery fired heaters in the refining and chemical industries .\na fire broke out at an oil refinery of russian oil producer surgutneftegaz in kirishi in the northwestern leningrad region on thursday , leaving two people dead but not affecting its operations .\na fire broke out at eni ' s sannazzaro de ' burgundi oil refinery in northern italy on thursday afternoon , the oil major said , adding there were no reported injuries .\ncalumet specialty products had a high - pressure hydrogen line rupture and spark a fire at the company ' s 10 , 000 bpd refinery in princeton , louisiana over the weekend .\ncommonwealth oil refining company , inc . ( corco ) was an oil refinery established in the towns of pe\u00f1uelas and guayanilla in puerto rico in the middle of the 20th century .\na source at the scene told cbc news the explosion and fire happened in the poly reactor , a section of the refinery where liquefied petroleum gas , or lpg , is made .\n\u201cmost of our work is being done while the refinery is live , which makes co - ordinating and scheduling extremely difficult . and we have to be doubly vigilant on safety . \u201d\ndavid rhinelander sent in this video showing what a security camera picked up of the explosion at the co - op refinery in regina on thursday , oct . 6 , 2011 . urltoken\na fire broke out at united refining co . \u2019s 70 , 000 - barrel - a - day oil refinery in warren , pennsylvania , the local fire department said on sunday .\nabu dhabi national oil company ( adnoc ) has shut half the capacity at its 800 , 000 barrels - per - day ruwais refinery after a fire there last week . . .\njsc mozyr oil refinery ( \u043c\u043e\u0437\u044b\u0440\u0441\u043a\u0438\u0439 \u043d\u0435\u0444\u0442\u0435\u043f\u0435\u0440\u0435\u0440\u0430\u0431\u0430\u0442\u044b\u0432\u0430\u044e\u0449\u0438\u0439 \u0437\u0430\u0432\u043e\u0434 ) is one of the 2 oil refineries in the republic of belarus ( with the other one situated in the city of novopolotsk ) .\nthe ibm 1720 was a pilot project to create a real - time process control computer based on the ibm 1620 model i . only three 1720 systems were ever built : one for the amoco oil refinery in whiting , indiana ; one for the socal oil refinery in el segundo , california ; and one for e . i . du pont in wilmington , delaware .\n\u201cto date , no refinery has gone to the extent of crc to treat their wastewater all the way to steam production . refinery wastewater is very tough to treat and crc looks at this holistically to do what is best for their refining operations in the context of operating in a sustainable way while being good stewards of the environment\nread the complete article in downstream business .\nmarking the one year anniversary of the tragic accident at the tesoro refinery in anacortes , washington , the u . s . chemical safety board ( csb ) released a video safety message .\nmore than 20 workers filed a lawsuit in houston on thursday against valero energy corp seeking damages for injuries sustained in an april 19 explosion at the company\u2019s texas city , texas , refinery .\nexxonmobil has defended its handling of an outage at its los angeles refinery following a blast in february 2015 after a prominent trading company told a state commission that the process had lacked transparency ."]}
{"id": 53769, "summary": [{"text": "yuliy chersanovich kim ( russian : \u044e\u0301\u043b\u0438\u0439 \u0447\u0435\u0440\u0441\u0430\u0301\u043d\u043e\u0432\u0438\u0447 \u043a\u0438\u043c ; born 23 december 1936 , moscow ) is one of russia 's foremost bards , composer , poet , songwriter for theater and films .", "topic": 11}, {"text": "his songs , encompassing everything from mild humor to biting political satire , appear in at least fifty soviet movies , including bumbarash , the twelve chairs , and an ordinary miracle , as well as the songs \" the brave captain , \" \" the black sea , \" \" the whale-fish , \" \" cursed lips , \" \" captain bering , \" and \" baron germont went to war . \"", "topic": 37}, {"text": "since 1998 , he has been living in israel and has made periodic tours through russia , europe , and the united states . ", "topic": 21}], "title": "yuliy kim", "paragraphs": ["yuliy kim . lawyer ' s waltz . ( in russian : \u0430\u0434\u0432\u043e\u043a\u0430\u0442\u0441\u043a\u0438\u0439 \u0432\u0430\u043b\u044c\u0441 ) . urltoken\npatriarchs of amateur song writing : bulat okudzhava , aleksandr gorodnitskiy , and yuliy kim . moscow , 1986 . photo : urltoken\nfrom left to tight : bulat okudzhava , eldar ryazanov , zinoviy gerdt , yuliy kim , bella akhmadulina . photo : urltoken\nyuliy kim ' s song\ninner voice\nis called\na song about putin\n. video : martinprojecttube / youtube\nanthem of the henyard\nfrom the cartoon\nugly duckling\nby harry bardin , verses by yuliy kim . video : starling70 / youtube\nyuliy kim : kitchen talks create the atmosphere of opposition to the ruling regime , which will affect results of some elections . i am sure about it\ntonight the same sounds will echo around pushkin house , as yuliy kim describes the life of a bard both today and in soviet times , interspersed with song and guitar playing .\ncontribute to imdb . add a bio , trivia , and more . update information for yuli kim \u00bb\nkim jong - il , leader of the democratic people ' s republic of korea , born in vyatskoye .\nthe russian poet , singer and playwright yuliy kim , like many of his peers ( he was born in 1936 ) comes from a family of the repressed . father kim cher san , a translator from the korean language , was shot in 1938 , mother nina vsesvyatskaya was in exile for more than 10 years . caution must be the main feature of his character .\n\u2191 byoung - sun chung , [ 7 ] . accessdate 2007 - 02 - 19 the chosun ilbo sergeyevna remembers kim jong il .\n\u2191 ross king and german kim . east rock institute ,\nintroduction\n[ 2 ] . microsoft word accessdate 2006 - 11 - 20\nkim gyong chun ( \u91d1\u64ce\u5929 / \uae40\uacbd\ucc9c ) , leading anti - white army partisan leader in siberia during the russian civil war . [ 13 ]\nborn in 1936 , yuliy kim\u2019s life , work has been shaped by a number of eras and environments , from the great purge , the krushchev thaw , to the roaring 1990s . his repertoire is suitably wide - ranged , encompassing dissident songs and satire from the 1960s , as well as many softer classics known and loved by many -\ntherefore , his recent\nsong about the fifth column\nwith the following line ,\nrussia after the crimea went crazy through and through\nwas presented by yuliy kim in the usa , he they sang it with his friends in israel , but he will certainly not be allowed to perform it on a russian stage in the near future .\ndissident composer yuliy kim wrote a cycle of songs called\nmoscow kitchens\ntelling the story of a group of people in the 1950s and the ' 60s called\ndissidents .\nit tells how they began to get together , how it led to protests , how they were detained and forced to leave the country . he describes the kitchen :\ngerman kim , head of the department of korean studies at al - farabi university , kazakhstan , and a leading scholar in the history of koryo saram .\n\u2191 [ 8 ] lawrence sheets , national public radio . 2004 - 02 - 12 . accessdate 2007 - 02 - 19 a visit to kim jong il ' s russian birthplace .\nknown as one of russia ' s foremost playwrights and songwriters , yuliy kim will present some of his most famous works , encompassing everything from mild humor to biting political satire , include songs for movies such as bumbarash , the twelve chairs and an ordinary miracle , as well as the songs\nthe brave captain ,\nthe black sea ,\nthe whale - fish ,\nand\ncursed lips .\n\u2191 tae - jong kim . farmer looks for love in upcoming ' wedding campaign ' . the korea times 2005 - 08 - 21 [ 9 ] . accessdate 2006 - 10 - 16\nkim , german n . , and julian ross paul king . 2001 . kory\u00f4 saram : koreans in the former ussr . new haven , ct : east rock institute . oclc : 63132652\nkim , german n . 2003 . koryo saram , or koreans of the former soviet union : in the past and present . amerasia journal 29 ( 3 ) : 23 . oclc : 98152939\nmy songs were my type of reactions to the events and news ,\nsays songwriter yuliy kim , one of russia ' s famous bards , who was barred from giving public concerts .\ni would write a song about whatever was discussed . i would sing it during the discussion . if there would be someone with a tape recorder they would tape it and take it to another party . songs were spread quickly like interesting stories .\nafter the first generation of settlers , koryo - saram tended to abandon traditional korean naming practices and follow russian naming patterns , using a russian given name , russian - style patronymic ( derived from the father ' s name , whether russian or korean ) , and korean surname . for example , kim jong - il registered as yuri irsenovich kim ( \u044e\u0440\u0438\u0439 \u0438\u0440\u0441\u0435\u043d\u043e\u0432\u0438\u0447 \u043a\u0438\u043c ) in soviet records , where the\nirsen\nin the patronymic consisted of the cyrillization of the given name of his father kim il - sung . [ 25 ] [ 26 ] succeeding generations tended to have both a russian given name and a russian patronymic . [ 27 ] that differs from the pattern typical in the united states , where korean american parents often register their children with a korean given name as their legal middle name ( e . g . daniel dae kim , harold hongju koh ) .\n\u2191 28 . 0 28 . 1 28 . 2 kim , german nikolaevich .\nnames of koryo - saram .\nunpublished . translated to english by steven sunwoo lee and posted on his website ; retrieved from google cache here\nthe film produced a mixed reaction in the creative circles of the generation of the 1960s . many people didn\u2019t like the light - hearted and humorous approach to the cult figures of that time : tarkovsky , tabakov , efremov , solonitsyn . fate brings them together with alexeev , whom nobody knows , he has an argument with the gun inventor kalashnikov himself , and winds up in the hands of the kgb due to his careless behavior on the day of gagarin\u2019s flight . the well - known bards sergey nikitin and yuliy kim expressed very negative views of the film , declaring that it depicts the bards\u2019 movement inaccurately .\nkim ' s father was a soviet korean , the son of a man who immigrated to the russian far east in 1908 ; his mother was of russian ethnicity . he claims to be a descendant of 15th - century korean author kim si - seup . he was born in sergievka , tulkibas district , chimkent oblast , kazakh soviet socialist republic ( today south kazakhstan province , kazakhstan ) and spent his early years there . in 1948 , his family moved to the russian far east and sakhalin , where he lived until 1957 before entering an art school in moscow .\naside from his original works , kim has also translated a number of kazakh language works into russian , including abdijamil nurpeisov ' s last duty ( \u043f\u043e\u0441\u043b\u0435\u0434\u043d\u0438\u0439 \u0434\u043e\u043b\u0433 ) and mukhtar auezov ' s path of abay ( a re - translation , to replace an older soviet - era version perceived as insufficient ) .\nbogoraz became well known when , on august 25 , 1968 , she organized seven people to protest in red square against the soviet union ' s invasion of czechoslovakia at the 1968 red square demonstration , together with pavel litvinov , natalya gorbanevskaya , vadim delaunay and other protesters . although , kgb was not successful to determine who of participants kept each banner , all the banners were qualified as\nantisoviet\n. for this , she was arrested , tried and sentenced to four years of exile in siberia , which she spent in a woodworking plant . l . bogoraz is mentioned in the song ilyich ( in russian ) by yuliy kim , available at several sites . that song is about reaction of l . brezhnev on the demonstration catches the espiritu of the epoc of brezhnev stagnation , although at the time of writing of the song , the text of the letter of andropov to central committee was not available .\nyul brynner was born yuliy borisovich bryner on july 11 , 1920 , in vladivostok , russia , to father boris bryner , a swiss - mongolian engineer , and mother marousia blagavidova . while brynner is best known for his acting career , and , more specifically , for his baldpate , rich voice and compelling screen presence , he was also a musician in his early years . after his father abandoned the family , brynner & apos ; s mother took him and his sister to china , then to paris , where he played guitar and sang gypsy songs in parisian nightclubs .\nwhy even thinking people yielded to\nflag - waving\n, what will happen if putin\u2019s regime makes concessions and what people in moscow talk about in the kitchen .\nbut he became a dissident , he participated in the human rights movement from 1965 , signed collective letter addressed to the authorities with the demands to observe human rights .\nhis satirical songs , like the songs by vysotsky , galich , vizbor , okudzhava and other bards , were sung by soviet intellectuals in the close company of friends \u2013 around campfire and in moscow kitchens . unsophisticated poetic metaphor often enciphered what people did not dare say aloud .\nthe idiocy of soviet dogmas seemed to be over and done with . but people with the sense of inner freedom still feel dissidents in russia today . while there is only one official authority in the country \u2013 the president of the russian federation \u2013 things cannot be different .\non march 1 , 2014 , he came to the maidan , and three weeks later he signed the statement of the participants of intelligentsia congress\nagainst war , against isolation of russia , against restoration of totalitarianism .\nwe , representatives of russian intelligentsia , are obliged to warn the authorities against making a historical mistake \u2013 the desire to take control over another , recently fraternal country of ukraine with the help of the russian armed forces . the first step \u2013 annexation of the crimea to russia \u2013 has already been made , first blood has been shed .\na lot of blood has been shed since then \u2013 blood of both ukrainians and russians . . .\nsong about the fifth column\nperformed by the author . video : igor gryzlov / youtube\n\u2013 i cannot imagine how they can do it so far . not so many people dare tempt their fortune by participating in rallies and demonstrations when they can be sentenced for at least two and a half years for this . however , the authorities have to manoeuvre somehow . the story with navalny brothers is a good example . they did not dare put him to prison , but they did everything to shut his mouth , they put his brother to prison as a hostage . platon lebedev is another hostage ; he is not allowed to go abroad in order to keep khodorkovsky on a short leash . the method of hostage - taking used in the ussr is also practised in russia today . .\n\u2013 in one of your interviews , going back to the soviet times , you remembered the twentieth congress of the communist party and khrushchev ' s report\non the cult of personality and its consequences ,\nthat exposed terrible crimes of the stalin epoch . you said that this event somehow brought people from under hypnosis . in your opinion , what can bring the russians from under hypnosis that make them shout\ncrimea is ours\n?\n\u2013 the current regime in russia has driven itself in a deadlock from which it is simply necessary to find a way out , otherwise it will collapse together with the country . this need is growing every day . the regime will have to seek a way out and make serious concessions . otherwise , society will come into play .\nfor example , saddam hussein presented all his defeats as victories \u2013 both the story with kuwait and the war with iran . victory monuments were erected in the centre of baghdad commemorating these defeats . but it will not work this way in russia . so the affair is coming to a head .\n\u2013 today , emigration from russia has reached its peak for the last 15 years . when leaving the country temporarily of for good , people say that it has become stuffy and scary in russia . you are especially susceptible to stuffiness from the soviet times . do you feel it in russia ?\n\u2013 yes , it is a perfectly fine sense of growing lack of air . it was once said about block that he died for lack of air . many years later , in the early 1980s , before the appointment of gorbachev , okudzhava answered practically the same to the question about how he felt ,\ni ' m dying .\nhe lacked air , too .\nour unthinking duma puts forward initiatives that restrict artists in different domains . the latest\nachievement\nis a scandal concerning the film by andrei zvyagintsev\nleviathan\n, in which people often swear and drink vodka .\n\u2013 you have a wonderful , funny and , at first glance , simple song\ninner voice\n, which performed from putin\u2019s second self . what do you think , does the inner voice of real putin whispers only what its master wants to hear , or do you admit that there can be a kind of internal struggle . after all , he was taught something in school , he was read kind fairy tales before bedtime . . .\n\u2013 there is no point in trying to reveal putin ' s inner world by his actions because he is a very practical and pragmatic person , he is a good tactician but a poor strategist . he is certainly a very reserved person . playing open games is his state necessity .\nmaidan made a very strong impression on me . i realized that putin did not like what was going on in ukraine , but i could not assume that he would venture to seize the crimea\n\u2013 today , a year later , ukraine recalls the tragic events on the maidan . you happened to be there , too , though a little later , in march , when yanukovych had shamefully fled the country , and it seemed that the worst was over . did not you have a premonition that putin will not forgive maidan to ukraine ?\n\u2013 i was on the maidan on march 1 . the day of shooting in institutska street had already passed , but i followed the trail of those events . the atmosphere on the maidan made a very strong impression on me .\ni realized , i felt , i knew that putin did not like what was going on in ukraine , but i could not assume that this will be followed by the seizure of the crimea ( although there was some movements already , but it did not come to the invasion of\ngreen men\n) and then donbass . no one would have thought that putin could venture that .\nto depose leonardo da vinci . donald trump & dmitri rybolovlev : the story of one payment \u2013 investigation by yuri felshtinsky 14 : 00\nhow berezovsky obtained asylum in england . full text of intimidating letters and their expert analysis 10 : 03\nif at first you don ' t succeed , try , try again : a difficult journey of trump in quest for russian money . investigation report by historian felshtinsky 12 : 00\nall materials that are posted on this site with reference to the agency\ninterfax - ukraine\n, are not subject to further reproduction and / or distribution in any form , except with the written permission of the agency .\n\u2019 , is a clean - cut , and poetic genre , evocative of times and places just out of reach , and reminiscent of youthful forays into nature , singing outdoors under the stars after a barbeque .\nsorry , we just need to make sure you ' re not a robot . for best results , please make sure your browser is accepting cookies .\nthis browser doesn ' t support spotify web player . switch browsers or download spotify for your desktop .\nlisten to all your favourite artists on any device for free or try the premium trial .\nthe views expressed in this post are the author ' s own . want to post on patch ? register for a user account .\npatch welcomes contributions and comments from our users . we strive for civil , enlightened discussions on patch stories and local issues . please abide by our posting standards :\nusers who violate our posting rules will have their comments blocked or deleted . users who flagrantly violate our standards can be banned at the moderator ' s discretion .\nfeatured events are paid listings by users and receive priority placement on patch , on our social pages and in our daily newsletters . to promote your local event on patch , click here .\nfeatured announcements are paid posts promoted by patch community members . to promote your local announcement on patch , create an account and start posting here .\nprime members enjoy fast & free shipping , unlimited streaming of movies and tv shows with prime video and many more exclusive benefits .\nafter viewing product detail pages , look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in .\nbuzzing comedies such as the spy who dumped me await you in our summer movie guide . check in for all the info you need .\n( tv movie ) ( writer :\nnelepo , smeshno , bezrassudno , bezumno , volshebno . . .\n,\nbabochka krylyshkami byak - byak - byak - byak . . .\n)\nexplore popular sci - fi movies and tv shows available to stream with prime video .\nthe contents of this page are sourced from a wikipedia article . the contents are available under the cc by - sa 4 . 0 license .\n\u201cwhen i am dead and buried , on my tombstone i would like to have it written , ' i have arrived . ' because when you feel that you have arrived , you are dead . \u201d\n\u201ci have been offered a lot for my work , but never everything . \u201d\nyul brynner was an actor of stage and screen most famous for portraying king mongkut of siam in the king and i .\nborn in russia in 1920 , actor yul brynner began playing his most famous role , king mongkut of siam in the king and i , on broadway in 1951 . after more than three years and 1 , 246 performances , he starred in the film version in 1956 , winning an academy award for best actor . brynner then returned to the stage for 3 , 379 more theatrical performances . he also starred in such classic films as the ten commandments and the magnificent seven . he died in new york city in 1985 .\nafter a brief career as a trapeze artist in france , brynner moved to the united states in 1941 and began acting with a touring company . he made his broadway debut in lute sang in 1946 .\nin 1949 , yul brynner made his film debut in port of new york , co - starring with scott brady and richard rober . not long after , he landed his most famous role , playing king mongkut of siam in oscar and hammerstein & apos ; s production of the king and i in 1951 . actress mary martin had recommended brynner for the role in the broadway musical , and the actor garnered wide critical and commercial acclaim for his performance .\nafter more than three years and 1 , 246 performances , brynner reprised the role of king mongkut for the screen version of the king and i in 1956 , winning an academy award for best actor for his performance in the film . the dazzling , academy award - winning success that might have become a trap for a lesser star became the ongoing glory of brynner & apos ; s career , from the peak of his stardom to his untimely death . but it was by no means his only role or his only achievement .\nfollowing the release of 1956 & apos ; s the king and i , brynner returned to the stage for an additional 3 , 379 stage performances , the last of which occurred in 1985 . along the way , the actor also starred in such classic films as the ten commandments ( 1956 ) , anastasia ( 1956 ) , the brothers karamazov ( 1958 ) and the magnificent seven ( 1960 ) .\nin honor of his prominent acting career , brynner received a star on the hollywood walk of fame ( at 6162 hollywood boulevard ) .\noutside of his performing career , brynner worked as a photographer and authored two books , bring forth the children : a journey to the forgotten people of europe and the middle east and the yul brynner cookbook : food fit for the king and you .\nbrynner & apos ; s romantic life included four wives , actress viriginia gilmore , chilean model doris kleiner , jacqueline thion de la chaume and ballerina kathy lee , as well as numerous love affairs with such stars as marlene dietrich , judy garland , joan crawford and ingrid bergman . he had five children : son yul\nrock\nbrynner ii with virginia gilmore , daughter lark with actress frankie tilden , daughter victoria with doris kleiner , and daughters mia and melody , two vietnamese children he adopted with jacqueline thion de la chaume .\nyul brynner died of lung cancer on october 10 , 1985 , in new york city\u2014the same day that film actor / director orson welles passed away . brynner is buried at the st . robert churchyard in la tourraine , france .\na true sophisticate of deliberately mysterious origins , beloved as much by men as by women , yul brynner was at home in a wide variety of languages and social environments . today , the actor remembered for his looks , range of talents and energy on the set , as well as his capacity to draw others into the spell of his charm .\nwe strive for accuracy and fairness . if you see something that doesn ' t look right , contact us !\nrex harrison was a tony - and an oscar - winning english actor known for his film and stage performances . his most famous role is that of henry higgins in the film musical my fair lady .\nphilip seymour hoffman was an american actor and director known for films such as capote and doubt .\nanglo - american stage and film actor charles laughton starred in the old dark house and mutiny on the bounty . he also directed the night of the hunter .\nirving berlin was one of the most prolific and popular songwriters of the 20th century , counting among his many hits\nwhite christmas\nand\ncheek to cheek .\npaul newman came to be known as one of the finest actors of his time . he also started the newman ' s own food company , which donates all profits to charity .\nscholar isaac asimov was one of the 20th century ' s most prolific writers , writing in many genres . he was known for sci - fi works like foundation and i , robot .\nal jolson was a russian - born u . s . singer , songwriter and blackface comedian who performed in vaudeville and minstrel shows and starred in the jazz singer .\nactor , producer and director forest whitaker won an academy award for his portrayal of dictator idi amin in the last king of scotland . he ' s also known for films like bird , ghost dog and the butler .\n\u00a9 2018 bio and the bio logo are registered trademarks of a & e ; television networks , llc .\nlarisa iosifovna bogoraz ( full name : larisa iosifovna bogoraz - brukhman ( bogoraz was her father ' s last name , brukhman her mother ' s ) , russian language : \u043b\u0430\u0440\u0438\u0441\u0430 \u0438\u043e\u0441\u0438\u0444\u043e\u0432\u043d\u0430 \u0431\u043e\u0433\u043e\u0440\u0430\u0437 - \u0431\u0440\u0443\u0445\u043c\u0430\u043d ; august 8 , 1929 - april 6 , 2004 ) was a dissident in the soviet union .\nborn into a family of communist party bureaucrats , she graduated as a linguist from kharkov university in ukraine , and in 1950 , married her first husband , yuli daniel , a writer . together , they moved to moscow .\nher marriage to daniel would ultimately lead to her becoming involved in activism . in 1965 , daniel and a friend of his , andrei sinyavsky , were arrested for a number of writings that they had had published overseas under pseudonyms ( see sinyavsky - daniel trial ) . the trial of the two men was the beginning of a crackdown on dissent under general secretary leonid brezhnev . they were both sent to terms in forced labor camps . after their detention , bogoraz wrote to brezhnev in protest , despite knowing that such an act could land her in prison .\ndaniel was released in 1970 , while bogoraz was still in siberia . their marriage did not survive much longer , and they soon divorced . however , soon after her release , bogoraz resumed her resistance of the soviet regime . she signed many public appeals to the authorities . she co - wrote an underground book , memory , which detailed stalin ' s terror and was subsequently published overseas . she also contributed to the underground publication chronicle of current events . in 1975 , she wrote a letter to yuri andropov , who was the head of the kgb at the time , requesting that he open the organization ' s archives .\nshe later married anatoly marchenko , another prominent dissident . together , they co - wrote a number of appeals . however , he was arrested in 1980 , and unlike daniel , did not survive his sentence . bogoraz launched a campaign in 1986 to have all political prisoners freed . the campaign was successful , as the following year , general secretary mikhail gorbachev began releasing them . this came too late for marchenko , who died as a result of a hunger strike shortly before the initial release .\nin 1989 , bogoraz joined , and subsequently became chairwoman of , the newly re - founded moscow helsinki group . she acted as a bridge between the old guard of dissidents , and the new generation that were arising as the soviet union dissolved .\nafter the demise of the soviet union , bogoraz continued her activism , visiting prisoners and holding seminars on the defense of human rights . she also became chairwoman of the seminar on human rights , a joint russian - american nongovernmental organization . she resigned from the latter in 1996 , but continued to exert influence in human rights circles up until her death .\nnot long before her death , she issued an open letter condemning both the 1999 nato bombing of yugoslavia and the 2003 iraq war . she died on april 6 , 2004 , aged 74 , after a series of strokes\nhow soviet kitchens became hotbeds of dissent and culture : the salt after stalin ' s death , people in the soviet union could begin to debate politics again without fear of repression . this\nthawing\ntook place in private kitchens , where music and art flourished , too .\na typical russian kitchen inside an apartment built during the early 1960s , when nikita khrushchev led the soviet union \u2014 what later became known as khrushchev apartments . courtesy of the kitchen sisters hide caption\na typical russian kitchen inside an apartment built during the early 1960s , when nikita khrushchev led the soviet union \u2014 what later became known as khrushchev apartments .\nwhen nikita khrushchev emerged as the leader of the soviet union after stalin ' s death in 1953 , one of the first things he addressed was the housing shortage and the need for more food . at the time , thousands of people were living in cramped communal apartments , sharing one kitchen and one bathroom with sometimes up to 20 other families .\npeople wanted to live in their own apartment ,\nsays sergei khrushchev , the son of nikita khrushchev .\nbut in stalin ' s time you cannot find this . when my father came to power , he proclaimed that there will be mass construction of apartment buildings , and in each apartment will live only one family .\nthey were called khrushchevkas \u2014 five - story buildings made of prefabricated concrete panels .\nthey were horribly built ; you could hear your neighbor ,\nsays edward shenderovich , an entrepreneur and russian poet . the apartments had small toilets , very low ceilings and very small kitchens .\nbut\nno matter how tiny it was , it was yours ,\nsays journalist masha karp , who was born in moscow and worked as an editor for the bbc world service from 1991 to 2009 .\nthis kitchen was the place where people could finally get together and talk at home without fearing the neighbors in the communal flat .\nthese more private kitchens were emblematic of the completely new era of soviet life under khrushchev .\nit was called a thaw , and for a reason ,\nsays karp .\nlike in the winter when you have a lot of snow but spots are already green and the new grass was coming ,\nsays russian writer vladimir voinovich .\nin khrushchev times it was a very good time for inspiration . a little more liberal than before .\nthe exterior of khrushchev - era apartments in kazan , russia . untifler / wikipedia hide caption\nthe individual kitchens in these tiny apartments , which were approximately 300 to 500 square feet , became hot spots of culture . music was played , poetry was recited , underground tapes were exchanged , forbidden art and literature circulated , politics was debated and deep friendships were forged .\none of the reasons why kitchen culture developed in russia is because there were no places to meet ,\nsays shenderovich .\nyou couldn ' t have political discussions in public , at your workplace . you couldn ' t go to cafes \u2014 they were state - owned . the kitchen became the place where russian culture kept living , untouched by the regime .\nin a country with little or no place to gather for the free expression of ideas and no place to talk politics without fear of repression , these new kitchens made it possible for friends to gather privately in one place .\nthese\ndissident kitchens\ntook the place of uncensored lecture halls , unofficial art exhibitions , clubs , bars and dating services .\nthe kitchen was for intimate circle of your close friends ,\nsays alexander genis , russian writer and radio journalist .\nwhen you came to the kitchen , you put on the table some vodka and something from your balcony \u2014 not refrigerator , but balcony , like pickled mushrooms . something pickled . sour is the taste of russia .\nfurious discussions took place over pickled cabbage , boiled potatoes , sardines , sprats and herring .\nkitchens became debating societies ,\nremembers gregory ( grisha ) freidin , professor of slavic languages and literature at stanford university .\neven to this day , political windbaggery is referred to as ' kitchen table talk . '\neven in the kitchen , the kgb was an ever - present threat . people were wary of bugs and hidden microphones . phones were unplugged or covered with pillows . water was turned on so no one could hear .\nsome of us had been followed ,\nsays freidin .\nsometimes there would be kgb agents stationed outside the apartments and in the stairwells . during those times we expected to be arrested any night .\nas the night wore on , kitchen conversations moved from politics to literature . much literature was forbidden and could not be published or read openly in soviet society . kitchens became the place where people read and exchanged samizdat , or self - published books and documents .\na samizdat collection of poems and song lyrics by vladimir vysotsky , published shortly after the famous soviet bard ' s death in 1980 . courtesy of rossica berlin rare books hide caption\na samizdat collection of poems and song lyrics by vladimir vysotsky , published shortly after the famous soviet bard ' s death in 1980 .\npeople would type hundreds of pages on a typewriter , using carbon paper to create four or five copies , which were passed from one person to the next \u2014 political writings , fiction , poetry , philosophy .\nsamizdat is , i think , the precursor of internet ,\nsays genis .\nyou put everything on it , like facebook . and it wasn ' t easy to get typewriters because all typewriters must be registered by the kgb . that ' s how people got caught and sentenced to jail .\nthe kitchen sisters , davia nelson and nikki silva , are peabody award - winning independent producers who create radio and multimedia stories for npr and public broadcast . their hidden kitchens series travels the world , chronicling little - known kitchen rituals and traditions that explore how communities come together through food \u2014 from modern - day sicily to medieval england , the australian outback to the desert oasis of california .\nsamizdat was the most important part of our literature life ,\nsays genis .\nand literature was the most important part of our life , period . literature for us was like movies for americans or music for young people .\nin 1973 , masha karp ' s friend got hold of a typewritten copy of boris pasternak ' s dr . zhivago .\nshe told me , ' i ' m reading it at night . i can ' t let it out of my hands . but you can come to my kitchen and read it here . ' so i read it in four afternoons .\ngenis ' family read gulag archipelago , by aleksandr solzhenitsyn , in the kitchen .\nit ' s a huge book , three volumes , and all our family sat at the kitchen . and we were afraid of our neighbor , but she was sleeping . and my father , my mother , my brother , me and my grandma \u2014 who was very old and had very little education \u2014 all sit at the table and read page , give page , the whole night . maybe it was the best night of my life .\nwhat happened with samizdat books happened with music , too . magnitizdat are recordings made on reel - to - reel tape recorders . tape recorders were expensive but permitted in the soviet union for home recordings of bards , poets , folksingers and songwriters , made and passed from friend to friend . people had hundreds of tapes they shared through the kitchens .\nthe most famous bard was vladimir vysotsky , who was like bob dylan of russia ,\nsays genis .\nthat ' s what you can listen to in kitchen .\nduring the 1950s , with vinyl scarce , russians began recording rock ' n ' roll , jazz and boogie woogie on used x - rays that they gathered from hospitals and doctors ' offices . they would cut a crude circle out with manicure scissors and use a cigarette to burn a hole . courtesy of jozsef hajdu ( top ) ; courtesy of ksenia vytuleva ( bottom ) hide caption\nduring the 1950s , with vinyl scarce , russians began recording rock ' n ' roll , jazz and boogie woogie on used x - rays that they gathered from hospitals and doctors ' offices . they would cut a crude circle out with manicure scissors and use a cigarette to burn a hole .\nbefore the availability of the tape recorder and during the 1950s , when vinyl was scarce , ingenious russians began recording banned bootlegged jazz , boogie woogie and rock ' n ' roll on exposed x - ray film salvaged from hospital waste bins and archives .\nusually it was the western music they wanted to copy ,\nsays sergei khrushchev .\nbefore the tape recorders they used the x - ray film of bones and recorded music on the bones , bone music .\nthey would cut the x - ray into a crude circle with manicure scissors and use a cigarette to burn a hole ,\nsays author anya von bremzen .\nyou ' d have elvis on the lungs , duke ellington on aunt masha ' s brain scan \u2014 forbidden western music captured on the interiors of soviet citizens .\nmost kitchens had a radio that reached beyond the borders and censorship of the soviet union . people would crowd around the kitchen listening to broadcasts from the bbc , voice of america and radio liberte .\nit was part of our life in the kitchen ,\nsays vladimir voinovich , author of the life and extraordinary adventures of private ivan chonkin .\nit was a window to the freedom .\nvoinovich ' s books were circulated in samizdat and smuggled out of the country . one of his pieces was broadcast by a foreign radio station .\ni heard some bbc voice reading my chapters . after that i was immediately summoned to kgb .\nvoinovich was expelled from the writers union and later forced to emigrate .\na tea house , a pie house , a pancake house , a study , a gambling dive , a living room , a parlor , a ballroom . a salon for a passing by drunkard . a home for a visiting bard to crash for a night . this is a moscow kitchen , ten square meters housing 100 guests .\nand , he adds :\nthis is how this subversive thought grew and expanded in the soviet union , beginning with free discussions at the kitchens .\nwith a pinch of skepticism and a dash of fun , the salt covers food news from the farm to the plate and beyond . you can connect with senior editor and host maria godoy via our contact form or directly by email . you can also reach correspondent allison aubrey via email .\ndelaunay was born to a russian - french family of soviet intelligentsia . he was the son of nikolai borisovich delone , a soviet physicist . his grandfather , boris delaunay , was a prominent soviet mathematician and creator of the delaunay triangulation . among his ancestors was marquis bernard - ren\u00e9 de launay , the last governor of the bastille , murdered by the attackers on that castle .\ndelaunay studied at moscow matshkola (\nmathematical school\n) no . 2 , one of the best in the country at that time , then at the department of philology at the moscow pedagogical institute . as a student , he also worked as a freelance author for the literaturnaya gazeta . delaunay started to write poetry at the age of 13 . his poetry was distributed by samizdat and some of it was published abroad .\non january 22 , 1967 , delaunay took part in a demonstration on pushkin square protesting the arrest of writers alexander ginzburg and yuri galanskov ( leading to the trial of the four ) as well as articles 70 and 190 of the soviet penal code \u2014\nanti - soviet agitation\nand\nlibel against the soviet government\n. he was arrested and given a one - year suspended sentence ( incidentally in accordance with article 190 of the penal code ) . his sentence was much lighter than that of another organizer of the same meeting , vladimir bukovsky , who got three years in a labor camp .\ndelaunay ' s sentence required him to move away from moscow , so he went to novosibirsk state university to a friend and pupil of his grandfather , aleksandr aleksandrov . in novosibirsk , he continued his philology studies and wrote poetry . at that time , his first official foreign publications appeared in the paris magazine grani n66 . delaunay was an organizer of a concert by the bard alexander galich , who was semi - legal at that time .\nin the beginning of 1968 , after the court hearing for galanskov and ginzburg , delaunay wrote an open letter to literaturnaya gazeta in which he praised their bravery . the letter was published in the new york city newspaper novoe russkoe slovo ( the new russian word ) .\nin june 1968 , delaunay returned to moscow . on august 25 , 1968 , he and seven other dissidents organized the now - famous demonstration in support of the prague spring in red square near the moscow kremlin . delaunay and pavel litvinov held the famous banner with the words\n\u0437\u0430 \u0432\u0430\u0448\u0443 \u0438 \u043d\u0430\u0448\u0443 \u0441\u0432\u043e\u0431\u043e\u0434\u0443\n(\nfor your freedom and ours\n) .\nseven people were arrested , and in court , delaunay stated that the five minutes of freedom on the square were worth the awaiting years in prison . the sentence by the court was prepared in advance , just as for other defendants .\nin june 1971 , delaunay finished serving his sentence and returned to moscow . in 1973 , his wife irina belogorodskaya was arrested for her involvement with an underground journal , chronicle of current events . in 1975 , she was freed , and they both emigrated to france . in 1979 , delaunay published his story portraits in a barbed frame in the magazine echo .\non 13 june 1983 , delaunay died of a heart attack in paris at the age of 35 . in 1984 , his book of poetry verses : 1963 - 1983 was published . in that same year , he was posthumously awarded the vladimir dal prize . his poetry has been published in russia since 1989 .\ntalk by sofia kallistratova \u0432 \u0437\u0430\u0449\u0438\u0442\u0443 in defense of v . delaunay . ( in russian ) urltoken\nandropov to the central committee . the demonstration in red square against the warsaw pact invasion of czechoslovakia . september 20 , 1968 urltoken\nthis article is issued from wikipedia - version of the 10 / 12 / 2016 . the text is available under the creative commons attribution / share alike but additional terms may apply for the media files .\nkoryo - saram ( russian : \u043a\u043e\u0440\u0451 \u0441\u0430\u0440\u0430\u043c ; koryo - mar : \uace0\ub824\uc0ac\ub78c ) , the name ethnic koreans in the post - soviet states use to refer to themselves . approximately 500 , 000 ethnic koreans reside in the former ussr , primarily in the newly independent states of central asia . large korean communities in southern russia ( around volgograd ) , the caucasus , and southern ukraine also exist . those communities traces their roots to koreans who lived in the russian far east during the late nineteenth century .\na separate ethnic korean community lives on the island of sakhalin , typically known as sakhalin koreans . some may identify as koryo - saram , but many do not . unlike the communities on the russian mainland , which consist mostly of immigrants from the late 1800s and early 1900s , the ancestors of the sakhalin koreans came as immigrants from kyongsang and jeolla provinces in the late 1930s and early 1940s , forced into service by the japanese government to work in coal mines in sakhalin ( then known as karafuto prefecture to fill labor shortages caused by world war ii . [ 3 ]\nkoryo - saram in russia constitute one of the largest ethnic korean communities in the korean diaspora . the majority immigrated from korea before the division of korea into north and south , and before the japanese annexation of korea . koryo - saram maintained a commitment to see a korea independent of japanese rule between 1910 to 1945 , forming guerrilla army forces engaging the japanese army . after the division of korea into communist north and democratic south in 1948 , and after the korean war , most koryo - saram have decided to remain in russia as their new home . maintaining korean culture and language has proven a challenge for the koryo - saram .\nthe name\nkoryo - saram\nappears to originate from the word\nkorea\nrather than from the goryeo dynasty . prior to the collapse of the soviet union , koreans in russia went by the name soviet korean . russians often lump koryo - saram under the general label koreitsy ( russian : \u043a\u043e\u0440\u0435\u0439\u0446\u044b ) ; that usage makes no distinctions between ethnic koreans of the local nationality and the korean nationals ( citizens of south and north koreas ) .\nin standard korean , the term\nkoryo - saram\ntypically refers to historical figures from the goryeo dynasty ; [ 4 ] to avoid ambiguity , korean speakers use a word goryeoin ( korean : \uace0\ub824\uc778 ; hanja : \u9ad8\u9e97\u4eba , meaning the same as\nkoryo - saram\n) to refer to ethnic koreans in the post - soviet states . [ 3 ] the sino - korean morpheme\n- in\n( \uc778 ) is not productive in koryo - mar , the dialect spoken by koryo - saram . as a result , only a few ( mainly those who have studied standard korean ) refer to themselves as goryeoin . instead , koryo - saram has become the preferred term . [ 5 ]\nthe joseon dynasty of korea declined during the nineteenth century . a small population of wealthy elite owned the farmlands in the country , poor peasants finding difficulty to survive . koreans leaving the country during that time moved toward russia , as the qing dynasty sealed border with korea . many peasants , considering siberia a land with a better standard of living , migrated there . as early as 1863 , migration had already begun , 13 households recorded near novukorut bay . those numbers rose dramatically . by 1869 , korean composed 20 percent of the population of the maritime province . [ 6 ] prior to the completion of the trans - siberian railway , koreans outnumbered russians in the russian far east , and the local governors encouraged them to naturalize . [ 7 ] the 1897 russian empire census found 26 , 005 korean speakers ( 16 , 225 men and 9 , 780 women ) in the whole of russia , while a 1902 survey showed 312 , 541 koreans living in the russian far east alone . [ 7 ] [ 8 ] korean neighborhoods could be found in various cities and korean farms were all over the countryside . [ 3 ]\nin the early 1900s , both russia and korea came into conflict with japan . following the end of the russo - japanese war in 1905 , russia enacted an anti - korean law at the behest of japan , under which russia confiscated the land of korean farmers and laid off korean laborers . [ 9 ] at the same time , russia continued to serve as sanctuary for the korean independence movement . korean nationalists and communists escaped to siberia , the russian far east , and manchuria . with the october revolution and the rise of communism in east asia , siberia became home to soviet koreans who organized armies like the righteous army to oppose japanese forces . [ 3 ] in 1919 , korean leaders who gathered in vladivostok ' s sinhanchon ( literally ,\nnew korean village\n) neighborhood supported the march first movement for korean independence . that neighborhood became a center for [ nationalism | nationalist ] ] activities , including arms supply ; the japanese attacked it on april 4 , 1920 , leaving hundreds dead . [ 10 ]\nbetween 1937 and 1939 , stalin deported over 172 , 000 koreans to kazakhstan and uzbekistan , on the official premise that the koreans might act as spies for japan . russia purged and executed many community leaders , a decade and a half passing before russia permitted koryo - saram to travel outside of central asia . up until the era of glasnost , russia prohibited koryo - saram from speaking openly of the deportations . [ 3 ] the deportees cooperated to build irrigation works and start rice farms ; within three years , they had recovered their original standard of living . [ 11 ] the events of that period led to the formation of a cohesive identity among the korean deportees . [ 11 ] as russians had prohibited the korean language for decades , subsequent generations lost the use of the korean language . the deportations had a profound effect on koryo - saram ' s attitudes towards korean culture . koryo - saram became highly assimilationist , achieved high education levels and one of the best command of russian among the minority nationalities .\nscholars estimated that as of 2002 , roughly 470 , 000 koryo - saram lived in the commonwealth of independent states , including 198 , 000 in uzbekistan , 125 , 000 in russia , 105 , 000 in kazakhstan , 19 , 000 in kyrgyzstan , 9000 in ukraine , 6000 in tajikistan , 3000 in turkmenistan , and 5000 in other constituent republics . [ 1 ]\nthe 2002 census gave a population of 148 , 556 koreans in russia , including 75 , 835 male and 72 , 721 female . [ 12 ] about one - fourth reside in siberia and the russian far east ; that korean population traces their roots back to a number of places . aside from approximately 33 , 000 cis nationals ( most of whom trace their roots to migrants of the 1937 deportation ) , between 4 , 000 and 12 , 000 north korean migrant labourers live in the region . smaller numbers of south koreans and ethnic koreans from china have also immigrated to the region to settle , invest , and / or engage in cross - border trade . [ 13 ]"]}
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", "topic": 28}], "title": "sumo salad", "paragraphs": ["internationally , there are sumo salad stores in new zealand , london , dubai and singapore .\npaleo diet advocate pete evans has been dropped as the ambassador for food chain sumo salad .\nsumo salad is doing everything in its power to ensure our customers safety - this is our highest priority .\na statement from sumo salad said the company was doing everything in its power to ensure the safety of its customers .\n' we wish him all the best ' : sumo salad has cut ties with long - time ambassador pete evans .\na health warning has been issued for those who have consumed food from sumo salad in the sydney cbd following a hepatitis a diagnosis .\nroasted pumpkin soup , cream of wild mushroom soup and cream of broccoli & spinach soup are also favourite on the sumo salad menu .\nlast night a public health warning was issued from the nsw department of health , which sumo salad have resolved , \u2019\u2019 it said .\nsumo salad is a national brand that promotes itself as & apos ; & apos ; the healthiest fast food franchise & apos ; & apos ; .\na health warning has been issued for those who have consumed food from sumo salad in the sydney cbd following the diagnosis of hepatitis a in an employee .\nwe have decided not to renew his contract ,\npetra orrenius , head of marketing at sumo salad , told the australian women ' s weekly .\nsumo salad in singapore delivers all of these tastes and many more across the area in perfect security and convenience . put in an order and discover the healthy taste !\na bean salsa is a fantastic assortment of taste and flavour . the sumo salad classic includes a wonderful medley of beans , tomatoes , sweetcorn , herbs and olive oil for a fulfilling meal or side . the spicy salad dressing adds another exotic element to the whole creation .\nsumo is all about being larger than life and everything we do comes back to this starting point .\nhere at foodpanda we can offer you the very best way to find the foods you want . you can easily create the ideal home dinner part , or provide the supplies for an outdoor picnic with us . a huge variety of singapore restaurants - including the delightful range of sumo salad - can be viewed in full detail on our pages . to enjoy the best of sumo salad just take the following steps :\nget 5 $ off , collect sumo coins and order ahead . find out more here or download the app now\nsumo salad in holland village in singapore is a wonderful option for healthy and nutritious meals . the neighbourhood caf\u00e9 style vendor is well practised in the fine art of creating delicious salads , wraps and soups . it is always capable of producing the finest blends of herbs and vegetables to provide a top quality treat . sumo salad singapore aims to use the best in local vegetables and produce , creating an organic and ethical approach to culinary creation . take a look at the excellent choices on offer and you ' ll soon discover why sumo salad is such a favourite for discerning customers . the salad bowls , express salads , wraps and soup have been developed to provide an expert touch of fine flavours and creative design . find out more with foodpanda and discover the taste !\ngrilled beef and haloumi is really tasty salad , that is saying a lot coming from a meat eater . the beef is really tough but the salad flavourful . the chicken pesto penne is pretty decent but skimpy on the ingredients .\nfor a healthy and exciting meal , snack or side dish nothing really comes close to a delicious salad . the versatility of such food is at the heart of its popularity , with the ability to add ingredients and items as you desire . sumo salad is a food vendor that knows this only too well . it has a wide range of everything you could possibly want from salads , wraps and salsas on its diverse menu . check out the following for a superb salad experience !\n\u201cworrying about the competition is counterproductive\u2026 we\u2019re 100 stores and a $ 75 million company . our closest competitor in the salad space in australia has five stores .\nthe salad was lovely & fresh . thank you ! can you please use less plastic ? if the salad is being delivered to a home then you don\u2019t need to include a plastic fork . i believe lots of customers would pay extra if given the option to have a paper carton / bag . thanks .\nwraps are another secilaity from the salad experts . choose from pumpkin & pinenut , chicken caesar , peri peri or southwest chicken for a enticing meal or snack .\nit was the prospect of another restaurant salad drowned in ranch dressing and smothered with \u201cglow in the dark\u201d cheese that made luke baylis realise he had to do something else .\n\u201cwhen i went to my father and friends and investors and said , \u2018we want to start up a chain of salad bars\u2019 , they literally laughed us out of the room , \u201d he says .\n\u2026the business serves 6 million nutritious meals each year across the sumo network of physical stores located in food courts , transport hubs , hospitals , universities and city centres ; as well as our mysumo digital platform and catering services .\nit was the thought of another calorie - laden lunch that tipped luke baylis over the edge . after gaining nearly 50kg he quit his job to found a salad chain that is taking the world by storm .\nin 2003 , the first sumosalad store opened in sydney after co - founders luke baylis and james miller retuned to australia from the us with excess baggage to shed . their concept completely transformed the perception and taste of salad ! sumosalad tasted great .\ncontact us please note that the following stores do not participate in the loyalty program : gold coast airport , sunshine coast airport , perth airport , t3 sydney airport and southern cross station in melbourne . free birthday lunch is a regular size salad only .\nthrough all of this growth and change , one thing has remained consistent : our commitment to enable australians to access sumo - sized , fresh , tasty , filling and affordable food that\u2019s good for them , good for the planet , and requires zero compromise . we call this fuelling greatness\u00ae\nat sumo we\u2019re right into making our food the best it can be . we are really big on having the best stuff , giving you loads of variety and tasty nutrition . our menu changes from store to store , a couple of times a year , following the aussie seasons . we know what\u2019s what on the hot list every time .\nhealthy food options have well and truly elbowed their way into the local food market . but back when luke baylis and james miller launched sumosalad , hungry customers were faced with a rather different landscape .\nat a time when australian food courts were dominated by the likes of kfc and mcdonald\u2019s , baylis and miller nervously entered the market with their menu of salads , wraps and sandwiches .\nthey opened the first sumosalad store in 2003 in sydney\u2019s cbd after realising no one was successfully offering consumers healthy fast food .\na decade later , there are 86 sumosalad stores in australia and nine international sites in new zealand , dubai and singapore .\nthe franchise\u2019s revenue took off quickly \u2013 turning over at least $ 45 million when it was listed on smartcompany \u2018s smart 50 .\nthe company has since grown extensively , with baylis saying it experienced 16 % quarter - on - quarter growth last year .\nbut baylis says it took a while for the business to find its feet . in fact , he describes sumosalad\u2019s early days in the market as \u201cvery daunting\u201d .\n\u201cthe business started from very humble beginnings . it was two mates throwing in their life savings . we were both 25 , 26 at the time , and we put everything on the line to start this thing .\n\u201cthe first day we opened we had five customers and we thought , \u2018we\u2019re going to be broke by the end of the week if we don\u2019t sort this out\u2019 .\n\u201cthree months later we had queues out the door and round the corner . people were travelling from the western suburbs to get our salads . from that , we knew we had a great concept . \u201d\nin a bid to keep up with demand , baylis and miller hastily appointed people to handle the marketing and training components of the business .\n\u201ci\u2019d say in the early stages we called on friends and family , out of necessity more than anything because we didn\u2019t have the money to do anything else , \u201d baylis says .\n\u201cin an ideal world we would have hired the best professionals to develop the business . in these businesses , people are everything . if you get the best talent around you , that has a huge impact on the environment and outcome for the business .\n\u201cit was more just , \u2018we\u2019ve got this idea \u2013 who wants to come and work for us ? \u2019 rather than saying , \u2018we\u2019ve got this idea and we need this person and this person and this person\u2019 .\n\u201cone person started doing marketing stuff and that evolved into him doing all the marketing stuff , and someone else helped with training but wasn\u2019t a qualified trainer . \u201d\nwhile this worked for awhile , baylis and miller eventually realised these roles required specific sets of skills in order to have any real effect .\n\u201c [ this meant ] taking out friends and family \u2013 paying them out and treating them fairly , and making sure they were recognised for all the work they completed , \u201d baylis says .\n\u201cthat gave us an opportunity to bring in new talent , with the right people and skill sets .\n\u201cby making those decisions , things that james and i were doing when we started the business [ were no longer our concern ] . we were able to focus on evolving the business .\n\u201cwe started off with just a couple of us , asking \u2018what would be cool ? \u2019 to having a properly structured , three - year plan on how to achieve certain growth milestones .\n\u201cwe are looking to launch at least 15 new stores each year in australian high street and cbd locations , \u201d baylis says .\n\u201cthere\u2019s a lot of copycats who have come and gone\u2026 we\u2019ve got our systems so well tuned , it\u2019s hard for them to compete at this stage . \u201d\nsmartcompany is the leading online publication in australia for free news , information and resources catering to australia ' s entrepreneurs , small and medium business owners and business managers .\nmonday to friday , urltoken publishes news , business trends and ideas from around the world , profiles and features , as well as all the latest business , tax , legal , marketing , politics and innovation developments occurring around the country .\ncopyright \u00a9 2018 private media pty ltd . publishers of smartcompany . all rights reserved .\nthe founder of restaurant chain sumosalad had been living in chicago for four years and put on nearly 50 kilograms while working for an it company when he decided enough was enough .\n\u201ci said \u2018i\u2019ve got to do something about this . \u2019 at the time the [ dotcom ] bubble had burst and we wanted a business we could sink our teeth into and control our own destiny , that was a big motivation for us , \u201d mr baylis said .\nhe looked at a range of ideas from juice bars to cafes along with business partner james miller , and the pair decided ultimately , they wanted to do something that could showcase the amazing produce australia had on offer .\n\u201coverall we loved the fact that australia had fantastic produce , cheeses and meat . . . to create healthy good food for mass market australian\u2019s was a great opportunity for us . \u201d\nwhile mr baylis had trained as a chef , the pair had no retail experience behind them . they did six months of planning and opened their first store in sydney\u2019s cbd in 2003 . within a month there were queues around the block .\n\u201cit was then glaring , there was demand that no one had ever seen before , so it was gratifying to see that idea come to fruition , \u201d he said .\nsumosalad now has 91 stores in australia with more set to open . picture : supplied .\nin the last 10 years the company has grown through franchising to have 91 stores in australia and nine overseas from dubai to singapore .\na recent investment from the tulla group will see another 15 stores open across the country .\nmr baylis said with 15 million australians overweight and another 1 million obese , it\u2019s great to go from a job \u201cpunching the clock\u201d to something you\u2019re passionate about , not to mention shedding the weight he gained overseas .\n\u201ci\u2019m fit and about to do a marathon . i\u2019m happy with my life and the people i work with . getting involved in a company like this \u2014 the benefits are not just physical but there are the mental benefits of having more energy and a lot of other tangible benefits .\nsumosalad is also about to take on the american lunchtime scene , with franchises planned for north and south america .\namerican master franchisee , matt yuriditsky said the company will be a breath of fresh air in the us .\n\u201cwe\u2019re really excited about the launch of sumosalad into the american market and feel confident that it will resonate with consumers as well as educate them on healthy lunchtime options , \u201d he said .\na note about relevant advertising : we collect information about the content ( including ads ) you use across this site and use it to make both advertising and content more relevant to you on our network and other sites . find out more about our policy and your choices , including how to opt - out .\nnews limited copyright \u00a9 2018 . all times aest ( gmt + 10 ) .\npeople who have eaten from the kent st store between july 19 - 26 are being urged to seek out the hepatitis a vaccine .\nthose who bought food from the outlet between july 11 - 18 are encouraged to visit their gp if they begin to develop any symptoms including poor appetite , abdominal discomfort , jaundice and dark urine .\nsouth eastern sydney local health district & apos ; s professor mark ferson said the disease was a viral infection of the liver .\nwe urge anyone who may have been exposed to these food products to receive a hepatitis a vaccination as quickly as possible to develop some protection from developing the infection , & apos ; & apos ; he said .\npeople who have already received hepatitis a vaccine or have had the disease would already be immune and will not need an injection .\nthere is no specific treatment for hepatitis a but the illness resolves after several days or weeks . & apos ; & apos ;\nas a precaution a clinic providing a free hepatitis a vaccine will be available at sydney hospital tomorrow .\nthis was an isolated incident at one store in westpac place , kent street , sydney .\nthe individual employee , who contracted the virus while overseas . is no longer working in the store - they had very limited contact with food .\nwe take our obligations to ensure our customers health and safety as paramount .\nit has stores across nsw , victoria , south australia , west australia , queensland , the act and nt .\nbut the franchise says its decision not to renew its contract with the my kitchen rules judge after a two - year partnership was not influenced by the storm of criticism evans has faced for co - authoring a paleo cookbook for babies .\npan macmillan pulled out of plans to publish evans ' bubba yum yum : the paleo way .\nwe have been very happy with the collaboration , but we just decided to take our marketing in a new direction .\nms orrenius said evans ' contract with the food chain was due to expire in early 2015 .\nwe made the decision a really long time ago that we wouldn ' t renew the contract , because he ' s been with us for so long ,\nshe told news corp .\nthe publication of evans ' book , bubba yum yum : the paleo way for new mums , babies and toddlers , was put on hold by pan macmillan after science and health agencies expressed grave concerns about the book ' s diy baby milk formula , based on liver and bone broth .\nby submitting your email you are agreeing to fairfax media ' s terms and conditions and privacy policy .\nin my view , there ' s a very real possibility that a baby may die if this book goes ahead ,\nthe president of the public health association of australia , professor heather yeatman , said .\nthe dietitians association of australia also warned that the baby formula could\nkill or permanently harm\ninfants due to its high salt and vitamin a content .\nhowever , evans and his co - authors , baby recipe blogger charlotte carr and naturopath helen padarin , have vowed to forge ahead with the digital publication of the baby recipe book independently .\nevans has recently been under fire for his controversial nutrition advice , as well as his view that fluoride should not be added to tap water .\nhe has also been involved in a dispute with the heart foundation and the dietitians association of australia over the merits of the paleo diet . his views have reportedly put his role as a my kitchen rules judge in jeopardy .\nthe controversial paleo diet is designed to emulate what humans are thought to have eaten during the paleolithic era . it promotes poultry , fish , eggs , fruit , vegetables and meat , and avoids legumes , grains and dairy products .\nevans has shrugged off the criticism , saying on facebook last month :\ni am thrilled to announce they ' going paleo ' and ' family food ' are both in our national top 10 book charts for fiction and non - fiction titles . this is absolutely amazing and i am truly humbled by your support . this proves that we are truly making a change together for a healthier australia and the coming generations .\nmac - jeans \u201edream skinny\u201c - inch - gr . 30 - apricot denim ygcubxb\njersey - kleid von riani mit 3 / 4 - arm . city , business oder anla . . .\n7 / 8 - hose von peter hahn aus luftigem seersucker in 49 % baumw . . .\nweb - code : 746044der extravagante pullover von marc o ' polo be . . .\n\u201emodern fit\u201c - hose von brax feel good \u2013 modell melo mit . . .\nweb - code : 714527kuscheln sie sich in den pullover von darlin . . .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 strict / / en\nurltoken\nonce upon a time two sydney boys had a vision of creating a healthier australia , a country where busy people didn\u2019t have to compromise on their health for convenience . a world where fast food doesn\u2019t mean poor quality . and the dream came true .\nbig food : our food is tasty , filling and nutrient dense with ethically sourced ingredients .\nbig choice : we have a great range of deli , made to order and design your own meals .\nbig heart : we want to make a big and positive difference and fuel greatness \u00ae in our employees , our customers and our partners .\nkeep it fresh \u2013 seek fun , new ways to make eating well easier .\nresearch shows that more australians are confused about what to eat for health than ever before . we want to change that . join our mission to make australia a healthier and happier place . join our mission to fuel greatness in yourself , your customers and the world .\npicked up a card instore ? simply register or login here to become one of the family .\ndo you wish to register as a member of our partner program ? select your company from the drop down list and follow the on page instructions .\nyou don\u2019t need previous experience , but you do need a passion for healthy eating and creating something that looks and tastes great .\nwe need to verify your mobile phone number . a text message with your code has been sent to : % phonenumber %\nif you haven ' t received any text message , please contact our customer support .\ngrilled chicken , baby spinach , bean sprouts , crunchy slaw , crushed peanuts , crispy shallots , fresh mint and coriander . tossed with steamed brown rice , red and white quinoa and a sesame oil dressing\ni enjoy the food to order it 2 days in a row however the food is inconsistent in flavour & ingredients . hit or big miss . the terriyaki sauce is delicious but the salmon was a hard dry tasteless brick . you could easily bludgeon someone to death with it\nthis is the aecond time and the food is great vey freash . i think it would be very useful to list any allergens in your menu , i . e . nuts , dairy , gluten etc .\ni asked for the dressing to be separate and it came already tossed and far too soggy . please get back to me .\nburger king\u00ae nando ' s carl ' s jr . fatboy ' s the burger bar philly shack bobby ' s"]}
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be the first to :\nirunway\u2019s technical experts worked with mckool smith lawyers on the case for the last four years .\nat mckool smith , everyone plays a valuable role in the success of the firm . everyone deserves respect .\n- mike mckool\nversata software , inc . , formerly known as trilogy software , inc . , plaintiff , represented by ada elene brown , mckool smith , amir h . alavi , ahmad zavitsanos & anaipakos , demetrios anaipakos , ahmad zavitsanos & anaipakos pc , douglas carleton edwards , mckool smith , joel lance thollander , mckool smith , pc , john michael shumaker , lee & hayes pllc , joseph y ahmad , ahmad , zavitsanos , anaipakos , alavi & mensing p . c . , joshua wright budwin , mckool smith , pc , kevin m kneupper , mckool smith , pc , laurie lavigna fitzgerald , mckool smith , pc , nicholas h patton , patton tidwell & schroeder , llp , peter john ayers , lee & hayes pllc , rosemary tyson snider , mckool smith , scott lamar cole , mckool smith , steven john mitby , ahmad zavitsanos & anaipakos , steven john pollinger , mckool smith & theodore stevenson , iii , mckool smith pc .\nversata development group inc . , formerly known as trilogy development group , inc . , plaintiff , represented by ada elene brown , mckool smith , amir h . alavi , ahmad zavitsanos & anaipakos , demetrios anaipakos , ahmad zavitsanos & anaipakos pc , douglas carleton edwards , mckool smith , joel lance thollander , mckool smith , pc , john michael shumaker , lee & hayes pllc , joseph y ahmad , ahmad , zavitsanos , anaipakos , alavi & mensing p . c . , joshua wright budwin , mckool smith , pc , kevin m kneupper , mckool smith , pc , laurie lavigna fitzgerald , mckool smith , pc , leah bhimani buratti , mckool smith , nicholas h patton , patton tidwell & schroeder , llp , peter john ayers , lee & hayes pllc , rosemary tyson snider , mckool smith , scott lamar cole , mckool smith , steven chase callahan , charhon , callahan , robson & garza pllc , steven john mitby , ahmad zavitsanos & anaipakos , steven john pollinger , mckool smith & theodore stevenson , iii , mckool smith pc .\ncongratulations to all associates at mckool smith ! all of this new cash is pretty \u201ckool . \u201d\nmckool smith secures more 2008\ntop 100 verdicts\nthan any u . s . law firm\nmckool smith helps secure settlement for liquidating trustee in d & o suit against bearingpoint , inc .\nmckool smith recognized as a leading u . s . firm for patent litigation by the legal 500\nthe hire of christopher johnson and zachary mazin continues mckool smith ' s expansion in new york , currently its largest office , and will bolster mckool smith ' s financial litigation group , the firm said .\nmckool smith , p . c . ( about ) - member directory - greater marshall chamber of commerce\nmckool smith , headquartered in dallas , describes itself as a trial firm , not a litigation firm .\nmckool smith associate joshua budwin also represented versata , along with legal assistants vicki meredith and joanna walls .\nmckool smith recognized as a leading u . s . firm for insurance and patent litigation by the legal 500\nmckool smith recognized as a 2017 leading u . s . firm for insurance and patent litigation by the legal 500\nmckool smith is formidable , strategic , and focused . clients call us when they can ' t afford to lose .\na pair of commercial litigators from kasowitz benson torres\u2014christopher johnson and zachary mazin\u2014plan to leave the firm and join mckool smith\u2019s new york office , where they\u2019ll focus on representing hedge funds and institutional investors in financial litigation , mckool smith said wednesday .\n, mckool smith has established a reputation as one of america ' s leading trial firms . the firm has been recognized by\nassociates at this firm coined the term the mckool method for his trial preparation . \u201cthe mckool method is really teasing me about being so intense , \u201d mckool says .\nfor mckool smith , securing judgments in excess of $ 100 million are all part of a year ' s work .\n( flip to the next page to see the full mckool smith pay - raise memo , from executive director gary eden . )\nmckool smith\u2019s successes have once again earned the legal 500 \u2019s recognition as a top tier u . s . firm for patent litigation . according to the directory , mckool smith\u2019s patent litigation practice provides \u201cexcellent legal strategy , substantive knowledge and a high level of technical expertise . \u201d\nyour mckool smith colleagues will always have your back . everything we do flows from a shared dedication to our principles and to each other .\ncongratulations to versata and mckool smith on this favorable verdict , \u201d said animesh kumar , chief solutioning officer , irunway . \u201ci\u2019m delighted that irunway was part of this winning team . this verdict marks our 4th successive and successful outcome with mckool smith across multiple litigations in 2011 .\nthe national law journal has recognized mckool smith principals robin cohen and douglas a . cawley as 2018 \u201cplaintiff trailblazers\u201d in the publication\u2019s second . . .\nthe mckool smith team representing versata included firm principals scott cole , sam baxter , steve pollinger , and associates joshua budwin , and leah buratti .\nfor the second consecutive year , mckool smith is ranked as one of the top law firms in the country for intellectual property matters . the 2010 edition of chambers usa also ranks mckool smith as one of the top commercial litigationand intellectual property litigation firms in texas . only one year after establishing the firm\u2019s white collar litigation practice , mckool smith also is ranked as one of the top firms in new york for white collar criminal matters and government investigations .\nthe team of attorneys from mckool smith representing versata included firm principals sam baxter , ted stevenson , rosemary snider , steve pollinger , and scott cole .\nhis approach has paid off in spades . mckool smith\u2019s client list is a who\u2019s who of the corporate world : eds , ericsson , american airlines , exxon mobil . the firm\u2019s work in intellectual property , which mckool spearheaded , has made mckool smith one of the go - to firms for patent cases . mckool\u2019s intensity and focus in and out of the courtroom has won him a reputation as one of the best trial lawyers around .\nthe mckool smith team representing versata included firm principals scott cole , sam baxter , steve pollinger , joel thollander , and associates joshua budwin , and leah buratti .\n\u201ceveryone at mckool smith is very excited to be recognized again as one of the country\u2019s top law firms , especially since this recognition comes from one of the world\u2019s most trusted legal publishers , \u201d says mike mckool , co - founder of the firm .\nmckool smith secured a final judgment for verizon from the delaware superior court , which entitles verizon to more than $ 40 million in coverage for defense costs , plus . . .\npeople who thrive at mckool smith bring their a - game every day . in return , we provide a supportive , inclusive work environment with extraordinary opportunities to advance your career .\ndallas - - mckool smith and eight attorneys from the firm have earned rankings in the prestigious chambers usa guide to the top law firms and individual attorneys in the united states .\nirunway congratulates its clients \u2013 versata software and mckool smith \u2013 on this landmark verdict . the jury awarded versata $ 260 million for lost profits and $ 85 million as reasonable royalty .\n\u201cyou have to be utterly sincere , \u201d says mckool , a founding partner of the civil litigation firm mckool smith . \u201carrogance is the trial lawyer\u2019s downfall . you can have self - confidence and not be arrogant . there\u2019s a difference between theatrics and sincerity . \u201d\nfrom left : christopher bovenkamp , samuel f . baxter , david sochia , lewis t . leclair , and robert m . manley , of mckool smith . ( photo : vanessa gavalya )\nmckool smith houses some of the best minds in litigation anywhere . lew leclair and robert manley are brilliant , relentless and creative trial lawyers who should make anyone worry if they are across the table .\n\u201cas a trial lawyer , i\u2019ve always been impressed by mckool smith\u2019s success in the courtroom and its reputation as a powerhouse trial firm , \u201d said christopher johnson . \u201cwhen you talk about the firms that are winning the big verdicts and handling the significant cases , mckool smith\u2019s name is always a part of the discussion . my clients will benefit from the firm\u2019s deep trial bench and highly specialized practice offerings . \u201d\nmckool smith is the first member of the $ 160k - plus club that has announced salary raises to our knowledge . other firms we\u2019ve not yet heard from include bickel & brewer , boies schiller & flexner , desmarais llp , susman & godfrey , wachtell lipton , and williams & connolly . will mckool smith\u2019s move inspire other members of this elite club to raise their salaries even higher ? we\u2019ll have to wait and see .\n\u201ctop 100 verdicts\u201d over the last five years than any other law firm . mckool smith represents leading clients across a broad range of practice areas , including complex commercial litigation , intellectual property , bankruptcy , and white collar defense .\nmckool rose to co - managing partner at hewett johnson , which became johnson & gibbs . he enjoyed the firm , but he found himself doing more and more management and less trial work , which he missed . in 1991 , he left the firm and founded mckool smith with phil smith . they started with 11 lawyers in dallas . today , the firm has more than 90 lawyers with offices in austin and marshall , as well as dallas .\nunwired planet llc attorney theodore stevenson iii of mckool smith pc said it wants 7 to 9 cents for each infringing device , but apple inc . argues that royalty amount is too high . however , stevenson said it\u2019s . . .\nthe mckool smith team representing versata included firm principals sam baxter , steve pollinger , scott cole , rosemary snider and laurie gallun fitzgerald , and associates kevin kneupper , steven callahan , joshua budwin , ada brown , lilanren and leah buratti .\nbefore receiving his legal degree from the southern methodist university dedman school of law , robert attended the pushkin institute in moscow , russia , and the institute of european studies in vienna , austria . he currently leads mckool smith\u2019s pro bono program .\nevery year , the national law journal ' s verdictsearch affiliate scours court records to compile a listing of the nation ' s largest verdicts . mckool smith ' s versata verdict is ranked as the eighth largest verdict in the country during 2011 .\n\u201ci probably saw him try 30 cases and i became very comfortable in the courthouse , \u201d mckool says .\nbut by organizing the information this way , mckool can walk into court knowing everything he needs to know .\nzachary mazin echoed these sentiments . \u201cmckool smith is known for its trial prowess . however , i was especially drawn to the firm\u2019s history of partnering with clients on creative fee arrangements . i represent a number of leading funds who have an appetite for partnering with law firms that aren\u2019t afraid to put some skin in the game by offering mutually beneficial success fee arrangements . mckool smith is an industry leader in this area , which will be very helpful as i continue to build my practice . \u201d\nmckool smith pc is nationally ranked in 10 practice areas and regionally ranked in 26 practice areas . the u . s . news - best lawyers\u00ae\nbest law firms\nrankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process . read how we rank firms .\nbenchmark litigation recognizes mike mckool , sam baxter , and douglas a . cawley among \u201ctop 100 trial lawyers in america\u201d\nmckool smith ' s bankruptcy and restructuring practice focuses on the defense and prosecution of complex lawsuits arising under bankruptcy and related state and federal laws on behalf of debtors , creditors\u2019 committees , and other parties . the firm also represents clients in complex reorganization proceedings and out - of - court restructurings . mckool smith ' s attorneys have litigated complex multi - party disputes in courtrooms and forums throughout the united states , and were among the first called before congress to provide insights on proposed changes to the federal bankruptcy code .\nfor winning more top 100 verdicts than any other u . s . law firm during the past three years . mckool smith represents leading clients across a broad range of practice areas , including complex commercial litigation , intellectual property , bankruptcy , and white collar defense .\nearly in his career , mckool says he had a few cases where he felt he could have been more prepared .\n\u201ci get bored unless i\u2019m learning something new , \u201d mckool says . \u201cthen i really work at it\u2014perfecting it . \u201d\nour trial lawyers are involved in many of the most complex and cutting - edge disputes in the nation . if you ' re looking to work on ground breaking cases and learn from some of the best trial lawyers in the business , mckool smith is the place for you .\nwe maintain a fierce commitment to the success of our clients , and are dedicated to maintaining a firm culture that fosters respect , trust , and collaboration . these standards have become mckool smith\u2019s hallmark , and they enable the firm to deliver the highest levels of service to clients .\nmarshall , texas \u2013 mckool smith has won a $ 345 million verdict awarding damages to austin , texas - based versata software inc . in a patent infringement trial against global software giant sap america inc . ( nyse : sap ) and its german - based parent company sap ag .\nmckool smith has been recognized in the national law journal listing of the \u201ctop 100 verdicts\u201d of 2011 for securing a $ 345 million verdict for versata software inc . in a patent infringement lawsuit against global software giant sap america inc . and its german - based parent company sap ag .\nhis father , mike mckool sr . , was a trial lawyer in dallas and was involved in local and state democratic politics , getting elected as a texas state senator in 1968 . in the summers , mckool often went to the courthouse with his father .\nmckool always knew he would be a trial lawyer . \u201cit never really occurred to me to do anything else , \u201d he says .\nburleson says mckool doesn\u2019t talk much about his law practice while they ride . if burleson asks , mckool will explain some of the technology involved in the cases he works on , such as how a cell phone works , which he had to explain to a jury .\nlaw360 , los angeles ( may 10 , 2017 , 4 : 11 pm edt ) - - mckool smith pc revealed wednesday the forthcoming addition of two principals to its new york - based financial litigation practice , bringing on experienced commercial litigators christopher p . johnson and zachary w . mazin from kasowitz benson torres llp .\n- irunway , a technology consulting and litigation support firm , today announced that its client mckool smith has won a $ 345 million damages verdict in favor of versata software , a technology pioneer in enterprise software , against sap america inc . ( nyse : sap ) and its germany - based parent company sap ag .\nattorneys from mckool smith have secured a $ 391 million court judgment in favor of firm client versata software inc . , a pioneer in front - office enterprise software , following a successful patent infringement lawsuit against global software giant sap america inc . ( nyse : sap ) and its german - based parent company sap ag .\n\u201cwe call it the bible , \u201d mckool says . \u201cmy copy by the time we go to trial is dog - eared and highlighted . \u201d\n\u201conce we started , i was immensely happier , \u201d mckool says . \u201cthe milieu is such that everyone i deal with is a trial lawyer . \u201d\njudge charles everingham iv of the u . s . district court for the eastern district of texas in marshall , texas signed the judgment on september 9 , 2011 . mckool smith originally secured a $ 138 . 6 million verdict for versata against sap in august 2009 . that verdict was set aside , and a second trial was held in may 2011 .\nmarshall , texas \u2013 the national law firm of mckool smith is announcing a $ 138 million jury verdict against global software provider sap america ( nyse : sap ) and its german - based parent company sap ag , in a patent infringement lawsuit won by austin , texas - based versata software inc . , a pioneer in front - office enterprise software .\nmckool smith , one of the nation\u2019s leading trial firms , has announced that commercial litigators christopher p . johnson and zachary w . mazin will be joining the firm as principals in its new york office . their anticipated arrival will bolster the firm\u2019s financial litigation practice , which represents hedge funds and other institutional investors in a broad range of disputes against major financial institutions .\nbut it\u2019s not just his cases on which mckool focuses with such intensity . he pursues his interests\u2014guitar , motocross racing , reading and his friends\u2014with the same focus .\nlater in 2007 , the firm opened an office in new york city and added a white collar defense practice in response to increased government enforcement and investigations as a result of the financial crisis . in 2009 , mckool smith expanded into bankruptcy litigation with the opening of its houston office . the expansion was timed perfectly to the national spike in bankruptcy filings and unsuccessful business ventures .\nin addition to mr . mckool , firm principals sam baxter , douglas cawley , and ted stevenson of dallas , and austin managing principal t . gordon white earned recognition for their work in intellectual property litigation . mr . mckool , mr . baxter , and dallas principal lewis t . leclair are highlighted for their capabilities in commercial litigation\n\u201che\u2019s definitely at the top of his game . \u201d says laurie gallun , an associate at mckool smith who tried a case last year with him . \u201che has that way of getting the jury interested . he makes it look like it\u2019s the easiest thing in the world . he makes it look like he woke up this morning and knew exactly what he needed to say . \u201d\nfrank vecella is a principal in mckool smith\u2019s dallas office . prior to joining the firm , frank was with ericsson inc . for 16 years and served as associate general counsel of litigation . in that role , he managed and supervised all of ericsson\u2019s significant litigation in the united states and canada and often provided guidance with respect to ericsson\u2019s major disputes in other parts of the world .\n, \u201d mckool says . \u201ci read it my last year in grade school . i\u2019ve read it several times as an adult , and i\u2019ve seen the movie numerous times . \u201d\n2 . mckool recently began re - reading the discoverers : a history of man\u2019s search to know his world and himself by daniel j . boorstin because he enjoys it so much . \u201cit\u2019s a collection of biographies of several people who were key discoverers , \u201d mckool says . boorstin was the u . s . librarian of congress when he wrote the book .\nrobert palmer is a principal in the los angeles office of mckool smith hennigan . robert primarily handles complex litigation and trial practice , with a special focus on disputes relating to banking and finance , securities , real estate , and the false claims act . robert joined the firm in 1995 . prior to joining the firm , robert was a litigation partner at osborn maledon in phoenix , arizona , for many years .\nalmost 20 years ago , mike mckool asked a juror why she voted against him in a case and she said it was because of his cuff links\u2014he came off as uppity . so he put them away . the ban isn\u2019t just in the courtroom . it\u2019s everywhere . if mckool won\u2019t do something in the courtroom , he won\u2019t do it out of the courtroom .\n\u201ci think my job is the hardest job in the world , \u201d mckool says . he adds that he\u2019s 58 and that many trial lawyers burn out by age 40 because of the stress .\n\u201cwe are very excited that chris and zach will be joining the firm , \u201d said mckool smith\u2019s managing principal , david sochia . \u201ctheir arrival will further strengthen our financial litigation practice , which has had remarkable success litigating against financial institutions in disputes concerning complex financial products , breach of fiduciary duty claims , and other matters . we will continue to see opportunities in this area as funds and other investment firms seek formidable representation against the major banks . \u201d\ndouglas a . cawley is a principal in the dallas office of mckool smith . for more than forty years , he has been engaged in the trial of complex cases and has handled major intellectual property matters throughout the united states and across the globe . he has served as lead counsel in six patent infringement trials that have earned\ntop 100 verdict\nrankings by the national law journal and verdictsearch in 2007 , 2008 , 2009 , 2010 , 2012 , and 2013 .\nscenic land company llc , et al . v . sterne agee & leach inc . , et al . won a substantial verdict in a seven - week jury trial for a hotel development client in a case against an investment bank for fraud , breach of fiduciary duty , and breach of contract . the verdict and judgment were reported as the largest in hamilton county ( chattanooga ) history and helped mckool smith to be recognized again in law360\u2019s \u201cmost feared plaintiffs firm\u201d feature .\n5 . the civil war : a narrative by shelby foote . \u201cthe three - volume set tells the story of the civil war . it is a colorful and fascinating read about history , \u201d mckool says .\nmckool had planned on going into practice with his father . but just prior to his graduation from the university of texas school of law in 1974 , a friend invited him to a party that a dallas firm\u2014hewett johnson swanson barbee\u2014was hosting . mckool went for the free food and drinks . he ended up with a job . it was a difficult decision not to go with his father , but the dynamic firm impressed him .\nmckool smith represented versata in the second trial , and secured a $ 260 million verdict for lost profits and $ 85 million in reasonable royalties based on the finding that sap infringed a versata patent related to pricing technology \u2013 u . s . patent no . 6 , 553 , 350 b2 . jurors also found that sap\u2019s products , which were redesigned in may 2010 , continued to infringe the \u2018350 patent . the \u2018350 patent was issued in 2003 and found not to be invalid in 2009 .\n\u201che won\u2019t buy just one book , \u201d erin mckool says . \u201che buys 10 books and he reads them . he won\u2019t buy just one cd , he buys 10 . and he listens to all of them . \u201d\nthe litigation involved complex technology and it was important for us to prove that sap continued to infringe on our patent despite the product changes they made in 2010 , \u201d said scott cole , principal at mckool smith . \u201cirunway consultants worked with our lawyers and experts on this case for over four years and during the first trial it became clear that we knew sap\u2019s software better than sap\u2019s own engineers . irunway\u2019s deep technical knowledge , their insights on the product and technology evolution proved invaluable yet again .\nhis wife , erin , says mckool is always following his interests . they frequently go to bookstores to check out new titles . he reads two books at a time , she says , and their house is filled with them .\n\u201che was utterly sincere , \u201d mckool says . \u201che went about his work in a way that was not about himself . i see many lawyers even today\u2014most of them are retired\u2014and they say , \u2018your dad was a great lawyer . \u2019\u201d\nwhen mike mckool isn\u2019t reading a fact memorandum or brief , he\u2019s probably reading a book . he often has two books going at a time , re - reading books he enjoys numerous times . here are a few of his favorites :\nlaw360 , new york ( october 16 , 2013 , 8 : 00 pm edt ) - - versata software inc . ' s initial loss of its $ 139 million award from business software giant sap america inc . in a patent dispute could have rattled any of its attorneys , but the team at mckool smith pc saw to it that the firm eventually scored a much larger $ 391 million bounty , niftily applying sap ' s own royalty calculations to versata ' s advantage in a play befitting of one of law360 ' s most feared plaintiffs firms .\nmckool smith\u2019s commercial litigators are experienced in all facets of complex commercial litigation , including matters involving antitrust claims , business torts , class actions , complex contract and business tort litigation , fiduciary litigation , information technology and outsourcing disputes , insurance recovery , investment fund and fund advisor litigation , merger and acquisition litigation , oil and gas royalty disagreements , securities litigation , shareholder litigation , whistleblower litigation , and structured finance and derivatives litigation . our attorneys have represented clients in complex commercial litigation in every available forum , including state and federal trials and appeals , and domestic and international mediations and arbitrations .\n\u201che\u2019s open and self - apparent , \u201d says ernest figari jr . , who worked with mckool for many years and is a founder of figari & davenport . \u201cthere are no fa\u00e7ades , no come - ons . he\u2019s a gold - standard trial lawyer . \u201d\nmckool does not like the way stress makes him feel . so to avoid it , he makes sure he knows every fact of a case . he used to hole up in the hotel crescent court for days or weeks at a time to prepare for trial . mckool says he doesn\u2019t have the stamina or the interest to work like that anymore . instead , he gives himself more time . he works for months on cases , organizing the material so that when he walks into a courtroom , he can talk confidently about every fact .\n\u201cit\u2019s smarter , the way i do it , \u201d mckool says . \u201ci know what\u2019s important and what\u2019s not . and i trust people more . i\u2019ve done it so much , i know what to expect . fear of the unknown is a huge stress producer . \u201d\nmckool smith\u2019s white collar defense practice is led by former federal prosecutors with decades of experience in virtually every type of government investigation and prosecution . the firm\u2019s attorneys have represented both companies and individuals in a variety of white collar matters , including allegations involving securities fraud , insider trading , bank fraud , tax violations , antitrust violations , racketeering , the foreign corrupt practices act ( fcpa ) , environmental violations , office of foreign assets control ( ofac ) , government procurement violations , insurance fraud , political corruption , and criminal antirust investigations . our attorneys also effectively guide major corporations , boards , and committees through sensitive internal investigations .\nfor several years , mckool stored his bikes in a warehouse and would spend weekends bringing them to racetracks a few hours away . he got tired of this , so he bought a 300 - acre ranch about 50 miles southwest of dallas and built his own track and trails .\nwhether he\u2019s talking to a jury , a judge , an associate or a friend , mckool explains things clearly and patiently . as a child , he got into shooting skeet , where he showed great talent . he left it for several years until a friend invited him to a charity tournament and got him interested again . he built three shooting ranges at his ranch and cohosts an event every year for the boy scouts at another texas ranch . burleson says when mckool taught him to skeet shoot , he patiently watched and calmly explained what he needed to do .\n3 . a brief history of time by stephen hawking , an english physicist with lou gehrig\u2019s disease . \u201cthe consensus choice is he is probably the smartest man alive , \u201d mckool says . in the book , hawking explains in lay terms many of the scientific concepts being researched today .\n4 . david copperfield by charles dickens . \u201ci\u2019ve read every book by charles dickens , \u201d mckool says . \u201cit\u2019s not his best book . a tale of two cities or great expectations probably is . but david copperfield is my favorite . it just has a warmth to it . \u201d\nmckool smith has secured eleven\ntop 100 verdicts\nsince 2007 ; more than any other law firm in the last 5 years . in addition to the versata verdict , these victories include a $ 105 . 75 million verdict on behalf of virnetx holding corporation against technology giant microsoft , a $ 200 million verdict for i4i inc . against microsoft , a $ 59 million verdict for pioneer corp . against samsung , a $ 28 . 1 million verdict on behalf of a class of retired nfl football players against the national football league players association , and a $ 20 million verdict against online travel companies for more than 100 texas cities , among many other courtroom wins .\nmckool smith represents clients in all aspects of intellectual property litigation , including patent infringement , trademarks , trade secrets , patent licensing , and copyright matters . the firm employs skilled and experienced trial attorneys who have the legal and technical expertise to persuade judges and juries who decide technologically complex issues . several firm attorneys also hold technical degrees and have worked as engineers themselves , providing clients with an enhanced level of experience in complex intellectual property matters . additionally , the firm\u2019s attorneys include 10 former federal circuit clerks . the firm also maintains a practice before the international trade commission , and has significant expertise in section 337 litigation . the firm was named the south\u2019s top patent litigation firm by\nwhat you see is what you get with mckool . whether he\u2019s racing a motorcycle through dirt trails on his 1 , 800 - acre ranch , learning to play \u201chey jude\u201d on his guitar or representing a multibillion - dollar corporation in a complex patent case , he approaches it with clarity , intensity and focus .\nthe third ground urged for a stay is the pendency of a ptab proceeding challenging the validity of the asserted claims of the patent in suit under a covered business method ( cbm ) patent review . defendants assert that the ptab has issued a non - final decision that the asserted claims are invalid . of course , on the other hand , there is a final judgment in this case finding that the claims are valid . the cbm review process was created by the leahy - smith america invents act (\naia\n) , pub . l . no . 112 - 29 , 125 stat . 284 , which directs district courts to consider the following factors in determining whether to stay their proceedings in favor of the ptab :\noften , the cases he works on are extremely complex and can involve millions of pages of documents and several lawyers from his firm . to help organize and pull all the information together , mckool requires three things for every case : an index of all the exhibits in the case so he can easily find his ammunition during a trial ; a proof outline , which shows all the points his side wants to make ; and a fact memorandum listing all of the relevant facts and events in the case . this memo usually starts at 20 pages and sometimes ends up with more than 200 pages .\n\u201conce he started it , it was a typical mike deal . he doesn\u2019t do anything halfway , \u201d says dick burleson , a former professional bike racer who lives in traverse city , mich . mckool hired burleson several years ago as a teacher , and they became close friends . \u201cit can be a dangerous sport , if you\u2019re unprepared and cavalier about it . it also takes a focus , and that\u2019s what\u2019s good about mike . when he\u2019s on a motorcycle , he has to focus . there\u2019s no thinking about cases . it gets him away from the law . if you\u2019re going to do it , you need to do it right . \u201d\nand received the publication ' s 2011 \u201cpatent case of the year\u201d honor for securing a $ 290 million judgment for i4i inc . against microsoft . the judgment was unanimously affirmed by the u . s . supreme court , and reportedly represents the largest u . s . patent infringement award to be affirmed by the supreme court . in 2012 , the firm was named intellectual property \u201cfirm of the year\u201d by\nrobert manley is a master in the courtroom . i ' ve seen him lead a team through bet - 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{"id": 53777, "summary": [{"text": "gm powertrain torino is a powertrain engineering center headquartered in turin , italy and was founded in 2005 .", "topic": 32}, {"text": "in september 2008 the center moved into its new politecnico di torino facility , making general motors the first automotive company to become a physical part of a university campus .", "topic": 2}, {"text": "the engineering center currently engineers and develops diesel engines , controls and propulsion systems , and employs over 650 people .", "topic": 22}, {"text": "gm powertrain europe is center for innovation and development for diesel engines and related electronic control of gm globally and designs propulsion systems for opel , chevrolet , gmc and buick .", "topic": 22}, {"text": "from design to the study of virtual components or tests on the engine benches \u2013 everything takes place in the laboratories and test cells of gm powertrain europe in turin .", "topic": 8}, {"text": "gm powertrain europe turin represents a strategic asset for gm globally .", "topic": 39}, {"text": "in europe , the engineering center provides opel vehicles with premium diesel technology , like the all-new 1.6 cdti engine , the quietest diesel in its class that has earned the nickname \u2018 whisper diesel \u2019 .", "topic": 8}, {"text": "diesel engines of the future which are designed in turin all share common characteristics : high-tech solutions offering moderate fuel consumption and co2 emissions .", "topic": 25}, {"text": "during the alliance between fiat and gm , it was part of fiat-gm powertrain . ", "topic": 27}], "title": "gm powertrain torino", "paragraphs": ["gm powertrain europe turin announced plans to strengthen the collaboration with the politechnico di torino . from left : gmpt - e managing director pierpaolo antonioli , gm president dan ammann , vice president global powertrain dan nicholson and vice president powertrain europe christian m\u00fcller .\nindustry analysts praised gm\u2019s decision to retain the powertrain operations , which was born from the failed fiat - gm alliance .\n\u201ctorino will also continue the work it performs for gm\u2019s regions worldwide , including north and south america , \u201d said gm spokesman tom read .\ngm powertrain torino is a powertrain engineering center headquartered in turin , italy and was founded in 2005 . in september 2008 the center moved into its new politecnico di torino facility , making general motors the first automotive company to become a physical part of a university campus . the engineering center currently engineers and develops diesel engines , controls and propulsion systems , and employs over 650 people . during the alliance between fiat and gm , it was part of fiat - gm powertrain .\nil template { { coord } } ha riscontrato degli errori ( istruzioni ) : modulo : wikidata : 398 : attempt to index field ' wikibase ' ( a nil value ) gm powertrain engineering center torino \u00e8 un centro ingegneristico , fondato nel 2005 , che si occupa di motori e centraline di controllo motore . la sua sede \u00e8 a torino , in uno degli edifici del politecnico , ed \u00e8 il centro di competenza per il design di powertrain diesel di general motors . fondata nel 2005 , durante l ' alleanza tra fiat e gm , il centro faceva parte di fiat - gm powertrain . dopo la cooperazione , gm powertrain torino \u00e8 diventata parte del gruppo tedesco opel .\nturin . to mark the 10th anniversary of the foundation of gm powertrain europe turin , gm president dan ammann visited the engineering site and announced plans to strengthen the collaboration with the politecnico di torino , further expanding the engineering development center .\ngm powertrain oem sales is one of the largest automotive suppliers in the world \u2013 with capabilities and resources spanning a global stage . the gm powertrain oem sales team is supported by 86 facilities , 17 countries , and approximately 48 , 700 members .\nto mark the 10th anniversary of the foundation of gm powertrain europe turin , gm president dan ammann ( right ) visited the engineering site and announced plans to strengthen the collaboration with the politecnico di torino . he was welcomed by pierpaolo antonioli , gmpt - e managing director .\nfounded in 2005 , gm powertrain europe is the center of innovation and development for diesel engines and related electronic control of gm globally and designs propulsion systems for opel / vauxhall , chevrolet , and other gm brands . from design to the study of virtual components or tests on the engine benches \u2013 everything takes place in the laboratories and test cells of gm powertrain europe in turin .\nil template { { coord } } ha riscontrato degli errori ( istruzioni ) : modulo : wikidata : 398 : attempt to index field ' wikibase ' ( a nil value ) gm powertrain engineering center torino \u00e8 un centro ingegneristico , fondato nel 2005 , che si occupa di motori e centraline di controllo motore . la sua sede \u00e8 a torino , in uno degli edifici del politecnico , ed \u00e8 il centro di competenza per il design di powertrain diesel di general motors .\ngeneral motors may have made a clean exit from the continent of europe by selling opel , vauxhall and its various manufacturing sites to psa groupe , but it held on to one asset : the torino , italy powertrain facility .\ngm has big plans for diesel - powered vehicles in the u . s . specifically . the 2017 cruze diesel surpassed the coveted 50 mpg mark with an epa - certified 52 mpg highway ; the 2018 chevrolet equinox and 2018 gmc terrain will both receive an identical diesel powertrain as well . torino is gm\u2019s diesel mecca , and it isn\u2019t going anywhere , anytime soon .\nso , leaving the turin development center with gm was certainly not a point of contention in the psa - gm negociations .\nin the short run , gm will use the facility to handle opel and psa engineering services during the transition years , according to automotive news . but , the facility will play an important part for future powertrain operations , too .\nthe 600 engineers in torino not only develop diesel engines but they also design , test and validate the emission - control equipment and write the software that governs the engines and emissions systems .\nwiki - commons : special : filepath / gm _ power _ train _ europe . jpg\ni thought the baby dmax was sourced from asia where it is widely used by gm . guess not .\nwiki - commons : special : filepath / gm _ power _ train _ europe . jpg ? width = 300\nspecifically , gm will utilize torino to continue its diesel push in various markets around the world ; the italian hub has been responsible for every small displacement diesel engine the north american market has been graced with thus far , including the 1 . 6 - liter \u201cwhisper diesel\u201d engine found in the 2017 chevrolet cruze diesel . ditto for the 2 . 8 - liter four - cylinder turbo diesel found in the chevrolet colorado .\n\u201ci think not closing this facility means that there is a place for diesel engines in gm\u2019s lineups in other markets , \u201d sullivan added .\nsean is a lead staff writer for gm authority . the words above are fueled by passion and large amounts of caffeine . find him on instagram : @ helloimseann\n\u201cmoving it would basically hit the reset button for development , \u201d autopacific analyst dave sullivan said . \u201cand any brain drain for gm\u2019s diesel development could only help the competition . closing this facility could be a setback in terms of future products .\n\u201cthe growth of gmpt - e has demonstrated the importance of the relationship between the industry and the academia . a full generation of young and brilliant engineers took the opportunity to build their future and their career in one of the largest automotive companies . their energy and strength helped gm to develop a solid diesel line up , \u201d added pierpaolo antonioli , gmpt - e managing director .\nthe site has grown rapidly since its foundation a decade ago : from a temporary office in 2005 to a state - of - the - art facility in the politecnico campus . the workforce has also grown from the initial 60 people to approximately 650 , expressing a highly qualified and international employment with more than 15 nationalities represented , mostly engineers . in 2015 , gm plans to create an additional 60 jobs .\nbut , why did the automaker keep it ? there are two important reasons , one long and one short term .\nand psa , being a pioneer in diesel engines for passenger cars , doesn\u2019t need that facility .\nthe first diesel engine used in an opel car was sourced from peugeot passenger cars and was built into an opel blitz truck , many decades ago .\npeugeot ran diesel powered race cars in several le mans 24 hour races , equalling in performance with the equalla diesel powerd audis .\nnotify me of followup comments via e - mail . you can also subscribe without commenting .\nllc and is not sponsored , owned , or in any other way condoned by general motors company , its brands , subsidiaries , or partners .\nthis expansive network of the world\u2019s best and brightest provide comprehensive solutions for our marine , industrial , off - road , and on - road segments . every product created in our state - of - the - art facilities benefits from cutting edge engine development and testing , ensuring innovative results .\nthe information contained on this website is proprietary information of general motors protected by trademark , copyright , and other intellectual property laws . by using this site , you acknowledge and agree that , other than downloading or printing a single copy of a particular work for your own personal use , you are expressly prohibited from reproducing , distributing , selling , or displaying any of the works contained within the website in any other manner without the express written permission of general motors .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nthe letter of intent signed today with the politecnico and the regione piemonte reinforces the research collaboration with the university through the growth of projects carried out by politecnico and gmpt - e turin as well as a project for the expansion of the area of gmpt - e in the campus of politecnico named \u201ccittadella politecnica\u201d . the new area will measure approximately 2 , 500 square meters and construction is expected to start at the beginning of 2016 . this new building will be fully dedicated to highly specialized labs , offices and powerful computational machines .\n\u201cthe turin engineering center and our entire team here plays an important role in our efforts to lead the industry in product and technology\u201d said ammann . \u201cthe team has developed world - class modern diesel engines providing our customers with outstanding performance and efficiency in a fun - to - drive experience . \u201d\n/ content / dam / media / images / _ medialive _ / intl / opel / 2015 / may / 05 - 26 - high - tech - equipment / 293863 . jpg\n/ content / dam / media / images / _ medialive _ / intl / opel / 2015 / may / 05 - 26 - high - tech - equipment / 293862 . jpg\n/ content / dam / media / images / _ medialive _ / intl / opel / 2015 / may / 05 - 26 - high - tech - equipment / 293864 . jpg\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml + rdfa 1 . 0 / / en\nurltoken\nthis content was extracted from wikipedia and is licensed under the creative commons attribution - sharealike 3 . 0 unported license"]}
{"id": 53784, "summary": [{"text": "dental cements are hard , brittle materials formed by mixing powder and liquid together .", "topic": 25}, {"text": "they are either resin cements or acid-base cements .", "topic": 25}, {"text": "in the latter the powder is a basic metal oxide or silicate and the liquid is acidic .", "topic": 25}, {"text": "an acid base reaction occurs with the formation of a metal salt which acts as the cementing matrix .", "topic": 25}, {"text": "dental cements are used for a variety of dental and orthodontic applications , including use as luting agents , pulp-protecting agents or cavity-lining material .", "topic": 26}, {"text": "furthermore , they are used to form an insulating layer under metallic or ceramic restorations , and protect the pulp from injury .", "topic": 34}, {"text": "this helps in sealing or fixing and casting inlays , onlays , or any such substance to both dentin and enamel .", "topic": 2}, {"text": "dental cements that contain an acid component may have an intense sour taste . ", "topic": 17}], "title": "dental cement", "paragraphs": ["dental glue is basically a slang term for over - the - counter dental cement .\ndental implant cement crown & bridge adhesive self / light curing resin 8 . 6gr\nfixed dental restorations are permanently attached to the abutment teeth with specific dental cement ( either resin cement or acid - base cement ) . these are hard , brittle materials formed by mixing powder and liquid together .\na related discussion , dental cement toxicity , more biocompatible under way ? was started .\ndentemp max strg os tooth fill filling dental teeth cement caps 12 + repairs 2 . 2g\nunfortunately , the resistance decreases when the thickness of the dental cement layer is too high .\nn the materials used in dentistry as luting agents , bases , and temporary restorations . see also cement , acrylic resin dental ; cement , zinc .\nthe dental cement is prepared by mixing the powder and liquid together according to manufacturer ' s instructions .\nthe primary role of dental cement is to act as luting agents by filling the space between the inner walls of the dental crown and the prepared tooth .\nthey develop a strong bond with both the restoration and especially the teeth . it is argued that quality dental cement form a very resistant chemical bond with dental tissues .\na well - explained slide on every dental cements product . a good read article on types of dental cements : urltoken\n15 . based on the bonding mechanism ( williams o ' brien . 2002 & richard van noort ) \uf075 phosphate based : \uf075 zinc phosphate cement \uf075 modified zinc phosphate cement \uf075 fluoridated cement \uf075 copper cement \uf075 silicophosphate cement \uf075 phenolate based : \uf075 zinc oxide eugenol cement \uf075 reinforced zinc oxide eugenol \uf075 eba and other chelate cements \uf075 calcium hydroxide chelate cement \uf075 polycarboxylate based : \uf075 zinc polycarboxylate cement \uf075 glass ionomer cement \uf075 methacrylate based : \uf075 acrylic cements \uf075 bis - gma type cements\n2 any of a variety of dental materials used to fill cavities or to hold bridgework or other dental prostheses in place .\nprovide the complete dental cement formulation , identifying the individual chemical components by percentage , to a sum of 100 % .\nn ( kryptex cement ) , a combination zinc phosphate and silicate cement . less translucent , less irritating , and less soluble than silicate and stronger than zinc phosphate cement .\nthere are 2 types of cementation depending on the type of dental cement utilized : temporary and permanent ( or definitive ) .\non the other hand , if a restoration is perfectly adjusted , high - quality dental cement greatly increase the lifespan and prognosis .\nlook for \u201chow to use\u201d videos for your selected product and look through reviews to find special tips for the dental cement you selected .\nafter the primary setting , the excess cement that squeezes out from underneath the crowns is removed with the help of a dental explorer .\nthere are several classifications of professional dental cement . however , it takes technical knowledge to understand the differences between these types . just know that the highest quality dental cements can be found at your dentist\u2019s office .\ndental products . for professional dental use only . \u2022 easy removal of excess material . auctiva free image hosting . auctiva ' s free counter .\ni am varun , a dentist from hyderabad , india trying my bit to help everyone understand dental problems and treatments and to make dental education simplified for dental students and dental fraternity . if you have any doubts feel free to contact me or comment in the post , thanks for visiting .\n21 . manipulation1 . preparation of tooth surface2 . proportioning & mixing3 . protection of cement during setting4 . finishing5 . protection of cement after setting\nany patient suspected of having an allergy to dental materials should be referred to a healthcare professional capable of performing and interpreting allergy tests prior to dental treatment .\nthese factors serve as our measuring stick for our reviews of dental cement products . we use them to evaluate what real users say about each product .\ndental glue for teeth . how to diy repair crown , bridge or retainer ?\nsmall bite adjustments can still be performed after the dental cement sets . it is vital not to leave the restoration too high ( or too low ) .\nif a dental restoration doesn ' t perfectly fit onto the abutment teeth , the space between the tooth and the inside of the crown increases . dental cement , as quality materials as they are , cannot fully compensate this lack of adjustment .\nat home tooth repair is becoming more and more popular . the mixture of rising dental costs and \u201chow to\u201d internet culture have coupled together to create a shift . new dental glues , dental cements , and dental adhesives have facilitated the movement as well . we found that temptooth is the best temporary tooth replacement for the most people .\nn a dental cement used for cementation of cast restorations and orthodontic appliances and as bases . prepared by mixing a zinc oxide powder with a liquid of polycarboxylic acid .\nother safer eugenol free temporary restorative cement should use to avoid such unusual occurrence .\nstill , we advocate dental visits as the number one course of action for teeth that need repair or replacement . the reason is because most over - the - counter dental adhesives are difficult to use and don\u2019t always work that well . dental professionals use stronger compounds .\na ready to use temporary cement which re - fixes dental crowns , inlays and bridges . it is not glue - it is cement which sets only if it comes into contact with water or saliva and takes approximately 15 - 20 minutes to set .\na temporary crown is usually cemented in place with a soft temporary dental cement . this allows for easy removal when fitting the definitive restoration and re - fixing between appointments .\nwe love diy solutions though . so , we\u2019ll still provide you with reviews of the best dental cements on the market and some tips to make your chosen dental glue more effective .\ndental cements for definitive luting : a review and practical clinical considerations . - pubmed - ncbi\n16 . classification based on setting reaction ( skinners ) \uf075 acid base reaction \u2013 zinc phosphate zinc polycarboxylate zinc oxide eugenol glass ionomer cement \uf075 light / chemical activities \uf075 polymerization and acid base reaction resin modified glass ionomer cement \uf075 compomer \uf075 resin cement .\ndental cement is used for a variety of dental and orthodontic applications , including use as luting agents , pulp - protecting agents or cavity - lining material . furthermore , they are used to form an insulating layer under metallic or ceramic restorations and protect the pulp from injury .\nn a dental cement , dispensed as a powder and a liquid , that is mixed as is any other cement . the powder contains polymethyl methacrylate , a filler , plasticizer , and polymerization initiator . the liquid monomer is methyl methacrylate with an inhibitor and an activator .\ndental cement any of various bonding substances that are placed in the mouth as a viscous liquid and set to a hard mass ; used in restorative and orthodontic dental procedures as luting ( cementing ) agents , as protective , insulating , or sedative bases , and as restorative materials .\nbelow , we have taken some of the best dental cements on the market and compared them .\nnote : these dental cement reviews are created by unbiased analysis of real customer reviews . we take into account not just overall rating , but what things people actually say about the product .\nn a zinc phosphate cement to the powder of which has been added a copper oxide .\nresearch and markets : u . s . end - user dental hygiene survey report ( executive summary )\nfig . 27 . 1 diagram illustrating the way in which a cavity lining protects the dental pulp .\n1 department of pedodontics and preventive dentistry , k . m . shah dental college and hospital , india\nanusavice k . phillips ' science of dental materials . 11th ed . saunders : usa . 2003 .\nprovide a descriptive or table comparison of the similarities and differences to a legally marketed predicate dental cement in terms of intended use , chemical composition , physical characteristics and mechanical properties , safety and effectiveness .\na summary should be provided of the methodology and results of all bench testing that has been conducted . the quantitative results for your materials testing should be compared to those of predicate dental cement materials .\ndental products . for professional dental use . free auctiva image hosting . auctiva ' s free counter . ce approved . \u2022 non - sticky . \u2022 optimum wetting of powder and liquid . \u2022high adhesion values .\n\ufeff figure 28 . an explorer was used to remove any remaining excess cement away from the margins of the restorations . dental floss was then used to clear any remaining cement from the proximal areas . light - curing around the margins could then be done to accelerate the set time if desired .\nfor details on how to conduct these tests , refer to an appropriate international standard such as : american national standard / american dental association document no 41 for recommended standard practices for biological evaluation of dental materials , 1982 ; or iso / tr : 1984 ( e ) , biological evaluation of dental materials , 1984 .\n2 . introductionglass ionomer cement is a tooth coloured material , introduced by wilson & kent in 1972 . material was based on reaction between silicate glass powder & polyacrylicacid . they bond chemically to tooth structure & release fluoride for relatively longperiod . glass ionomer cements ( a . k . a . glass polyalkenoate ) silicate cement polycarboxylate fluoride release cement tooth color adhesion to tooth translucency structure glass ionomer cement\ndental cements are class i devices if composed of zinc oxide - eugenol intended to serve as a temporary tooth filling or as a base cement to affix a temporary tooth filling , to affix dental devices such as crowns or bridges , or to be applied to a tooth to protect the tooth pulp . however , a dental cement is a class ii device if it is composed of various materials other than zinc oxide - eugenol intended to serve as a temporary tooth filling or as a base cement to affix a temporary tooth filling , to affix dental devices such as crowns or bridges , or to be applied to a tooth to protect the tooth pulp . see 21 cfr part 872 . 3275 . ( fda product code\nema\n)\n22 . zinc phosphate cement \uf075 introduced over a century ago it is the oldest luting cement . \uf075 longest clinical track record to compare with newer systems . \uf075 synonyms ` crown and bridge\u2019 and \u201czinc oxyphosphate\u2019\nhopefully , you have a good idea of which dental glues you\u2019d like to try for your diy tooth repair .\nn an insulating layer of cement placed in the deeper portion of a prepared cavity to insulate the pulp .\n$ an advanced formulation designed as a mult - purpose nal cement for the cementation of crowns , bridges , inlays and onlays , as well as certain orthodontic applications . the cement chemically bonds to en . . .\n6 ) remove any excess cement from around the base of the crown . the setting of the cement takes approximately 15 - 20 minutes in contact with oral moisture . do not chew for the next 3 hours .\nfigure 1 : intraoral examination revealed unusual allergic reaction on the gingiva and buccal mucosa caused by zoe cement .\nso while it may actually hold you tooth , you\u2019re much better off going using a product specifically made for dental repairs .\n24 . 5 . protection of cement after setting : - \u2022 before dismissing the patient , restoration is again coated with the protective agent to protect trimmed area . \u2022 failure to protect for first 24hrs results in weaken cement .\ncitation : deshpande a , verma s and macwan c . allergic reaction associated with the use of eugenol containing dental cement in a young child . austin j dent . 2014 ; 1 ( 2 ) : 1007 . issn : 2381 - 9189\ngreat post related to classification on dental cements . thanks for sharing . turned out to be a quite interesting article . thanks varun\n\ufeff figure 15 . the restoration was firmly seated with finger pressure , extruding the excess cement around the margins of the abutment teeth . this was easily accomplished due to the thin film thickness ( 6 \u00b5m ) of the rmgi cement .\n\ufeff figure 24 . self - etching resin cement ( g - cem [ gc america ] ) with automix delivery .\nall dental crowns are cleaned and disinfected . a dental suction device is placed inside the mouth and teeth are isolated from saliva or other fluids with a rubber dam or cotton rolls . the abutment teeth are carefully dried with air or small pieces of cotton wool .\n4 ) apply a small amount of the cement around the inner edge of the crown or cap . do not fill the crown . for bridges , apply a small amount of the cement around the inner edge of each crown of the bridge .\n17 . introduction \uf097 zinc polyacrylate cement \uf097 first - adhesive bond to tooth structure . \uf097 supplied as \uf097 powder and liquid\n23 . mechanical properties \uf097 comprssive strength : 55 - 67 mpa \uf097 tensile strength : 2 . 4 - 4 . 4 gpa \uf097 modules of elasticity is lower then zinc phosphate cement 5 . 1gpa \uf097 more soluble than zinc phosphate cement 0 . 06 % \uf097 more soluble in organic acids . \uf097 not as brittle as zinc phosphate cement \uf097 excess removal is difficult .\n\ufeff figure 6 . after spatulation , the gi provisional cement was placed into the provisional restoration using a plastic filling instrument .\nfigure 2 : iopa showing radio - opaque cement in contact with the soft tissue distally to the crown of 65 with .\nthis strong adhesive is a glass ionomer restorative cement that comes in a powder and liquid kit . the only negative comments seem to come from those who had hard time following directions . this is a powerful dental adhesive : one you don\u2019t want to make mistakes with .\ncare should be taken to avoid tissue contact and manufacturer ' s instructions should be followed when eugenol containing zoe cement is used .\n, impression materials , gypsums , removable and fixed prostheses , dental implants , specialty materials , polishing materials , tooth whitening , and oral appliances .\nconclusion protocols have been presented for the use of commonly used dental cements for the definitive placement of indirect restorations . following manufacturer ' s instructions is instrumental in maximizing clinical success , and following recommendations precisely will lead to predictable and reliable placement of many of today ' s dental restorative materials .\nbhalla m , thami gp . acute urticaria due to dental eugenol . see comment in pubmed commons below allergy . 2003 ; 58 : 158 .\ndental cement used to attach an indirect restoration to a prepared tooth is called a luting agent . a clinically relevant discussion of conventional and contemporary definitive luting agents is presented in this article . physical properties are listed in table form to assist in comparison and decision - making . additional subtopics include luting agent requirements , classifications , retention and bonding , cement considerations for implant - supported teeth , and fatigue failure .\ntemptooth doesn\u2019t contain any cement . it actually a total tooth replacement solution . temptooth actually replaces any missing teeth or parts of teeth . it is surprisingly easy to use and comes with free dental tools . it\u2019s a great stop - gap solution , just don\u2019t expect professional results .\n\ufeff figure 18 . after complete set , the excess rmgi cement around the margins of the restoration was easily removed using an explorer .\nweiner r . an advanced self - etching resin cement : clinical application . dent today . 2008 ; 27 : 82 , 84 .\na composite dental cement composition that is suitable for application with dental posts for either post insertion in a tooth or during core formation is provided , the cement composition includes a polymer matrix in an amount between about 15 and 50 weight percent , a filler in an amount between about 35 and 80 weight percent , and a lanthanide series compound in an amount between about 1 and 20 weight percent . the lanthanide series compound chemically interacts or pushes the air voids out between with the polymer matrix in order to increase compressive strength of the cement composition . titanium powder may be added in order to increase compressive strength . a fluoride compound may further be added in order to substantially eliminate caries and further tooth decay .\ndentistry today is the nation ' s leading clinical news magazine for dentists . here you can get the latest dental news from the whole world quickly .\na part of the contents of this article was firstly reported in the japanese - written magazine named dental diamond ( 2012 ; 37 : 145\u20136 ) .\n\ufeff figure 8 . after the setting of the gi provisional cement , the excess at the margins was removed using an explorer . the cement has a\nrubberized\nconsistency that makes it easy to peel away from the provisional material without smearing or sticking to the plastic .\n\ufeff figure 14 . an rmgi cement ( fujicem ) was extruded from the cartridge with mixing tip directly into the abutments of the restoration .\n\ufeff figure 23 . self - etching resin cement was applied to the internal surface of the restorations through the tip of the triturated capsule .\ngrade ac , martens bp . chronic urticaria due to dental eugenol . see comment in pubmed commons below dermatologica . 1989 ; 178 : 217 - 220 .\ndental cements have multiple uses in dentistry based on the requirement from patient to patient , and it also differs from tooth to tooth in the same patient . the front or anterior teeth ( incisors , canine ) require aesthetics more than strength and it is the opposite in the posterior or the molars . so it is essential to know which type of cement should be used in which scenario . some of the common uses of dental cements in dentistry are :\n40 . \uf097 non eugenol zinc oxide cement \uf097 suitabe for patients sensitive to eugenol . \uf097 eugenol acts as an inhibitor for free redical polymerized materials\n\ufeff figure 26 . after 90 seconds and prior to the gel set , a sable brush was used to remove excess cement at the margins .\ndental implant metal : i am allergic to nickel ; is there any nickel in the material used for implants ? . . . visitor from ca ( answer )\nglass ionomer and resin - modified cements gi cement has been an excellent performer for many years , and this category of cements is used primarily in the cementation of metallic and pfm restorations . gi cement has a very thin film thickness , is extremely moisture tolerant , and due to fluoride release , can have a remineralization effect with demineralized tooth structure . rmgi cements were made to create an insoluble version of gi for cementation . the clinical benefit of a rmgi cement is that it has many benefits of the gi cement , but is insoluble in the oral fluids . rmgi cement is used primarily for the cementation of metallic and pfm restorations ; particularly in clinical situations where moisture control is difficult . this type of cement has also been successfully used with zirconia - and alumina - based ceramics as well as lithium disilicate pressed and milled ( cad / cam ) inlays and onlays . 3 - 8\n\ufeff figure 5 . a glass ionomer ( gi ) provisional cement ( fuji temp lt [ gc america ] ) was extruded onto a mixing pad .\ndental cements play an integral part of all branches of dentistry and based on the requirement different types of cements are used as seen in the classification table mentioned above .\nwiliams , billington , pearson , dental materials , vol . 18 , no . 5 , july 2002 ( 2002 - 07 - 01 ) , pages 376 - 379\nthank you for the info . the dental work was done using acupuncture . i will discuss the problems with her at my next visit . again , thank you .\nwiltshire wa , ferreira mr , ligthelm aj . allergies to dental materials . see comment in pubmed commons below quintessence int . 1996 ; 27 : 513 - 520 .\nafter the gel set was initiated , an explorer was carefully used to remove the last amounts of excess from around the margins of the restoration ( figures 27 and 28 ) . complete light - curing of the restoration was carried out . next ( and this process was done to definitively cement the adjacent restoration , dental tape was used interproximally to make sure all of the excess cement had been removed . figure 29 shows both maxillary central incisor restorations after definitive cementation was completed .\nthese dental cements are not advertised as long - term solutions . however , they are pretty effective at temporary fixes for chipped teeth , broken crowns , or damaged veneers .\nafter exposures to neutral versus acidic ph solutions by using regular toothbrushes loaded onto 4 mm ( 4000 [ micro ] m ) wide slots of the cement .\nwhen the cement reaches optimum consistency ( a\ncreamy\nconsistency ) , it is placed inside the crowns , carefully , so it covers all interior walls .\n\ufeff figure 27 . the restoration on tooth no . 8 is shown after the gel set and prior to removal of the marginal excess . while the cement sets , the restoration on tooth no . 9 was set on the preparation ( without cement ) to hold the crown no . 8 in its proper spatial orientation .\nrestoration of dental cavities . 1 x 15g powder jar . 1 x spoon . powder - liquid kit . 1 x 10ml liquid bottle . translucent shade . 1 x mixing pad .\nallergic to crown cement : i ' ve had 2 reactions to cements that had clove oil in them . i had burning in my mouth and throat and a burning , pins and needles sensation on my face and neck . the cement was durelon and had to be removed . the tempgrip used worked fine . the last cement used was maxcem and i ' m having the same reaction . it is most uncomfortable . what do i do now ? . . . visitor from sc ( answer )\n71 . references \uf075 theodore m . roberson : sturdevant\u2019s art and science of operative dentistry 4th & 5th edition . \uf075 skinners \uf075 kennith j anusavice : phillips\u2019 science of dental materials 11th edition & 9th edition . \uf075 s mahalaxmi : materials used in dentistry , 2013 . \uf075 robert g . craig and john . m : restorative dental materials 11th edition & 12th edition . \uf075 joyre reese , thomas valege : restorative dental materials : an overview , 2nd edition \uf075 williams o ' brien . 2002 & richard van noort \uf075 e c combe 6th edition .\nthis is a godsend if you can ' t afford a dentist at the moment . i used it to cement a bridge that came loose , surprisingly easy to use !\n34 . zinc polycarboxylate cement \uf076 it is the 1st adhesive material developed in dentistry . \uf076 advantages over the traditional znpo4 \u2022 compatibility with pulpal tissue \u2022 adhesion to tooth structure .\n12 . biological properties \uf097 acidity of cement is quite high during the time of application - presence of phosphoric acid 2 min after the start of mixing , ph is 2 increases rapidly reaches about 5 . 5 in 24 hrs \uf097 pulpal damage can occur during first few hours . \uf097 high heat production during setting of the cement can also cause pulpal injury .\n4 . introduction \u2022 oldest of the luting cement \u2022 longest clinical track record \u2022 serves as a standard with which newer materials can be compared \u2022 supplied as a powder and liquid .\nis a unique , no mix cement made especially to help replace loose caps and crowns . clinically tested ; recapit\u00ae is safe and so effective\nyou can eat on it\n.\nunder the influence of saliva , temporary cement dissolute in a short time . for this reason , definitive restorations that are temporarily cemented must be permanently fixed in 3 to 6 weeks .\nrestoration of dental cavities . 1 x 15g powder jar . 1 x spoon . powder - liquid kit . 1 x 10ml liquid bottle . translucent shade . 1 x mixing pad . high fluoride release .\nthe purpose of this document is to provide guidance to the manufacturers of dental cements on the information desired for a more thorough and consistent preparation of a premarket notification submission ( 510 ( k ) ) .\nthese reactions can be either acute or chronic . clinical presentations vary based on the nature of reaction , type of allergen site and duration of contact . in present case constant contact of zoe cement caused localised reaction of soft tissue and buccal mucosa contacting the tooth . amount of cement used was less hence the concentration of eugenol was lower so it caused localised contact stomatitis .\n28 . frozen slab technique \uf075 practical way to increase the working time and reduce the setting time of zinc phosphate cement . \uf075 50 % increased powder / liquid ratio . \uf075 mixing in a frozen glass slab at 210 c . \uf075 effective when multiple castings are to be cemented . \uf075 excess of cement is easy to clean up . \uf075 but decrease in compressive strength .\n23 . 3 . protection of cement during setting : - \u2022 glass ionomer cement is extremely sensitive to air & water during setting . \u2022 immediately after placement into cavity , preshaped matrix is applied to it . 4 . finishing : - \uf0d8excess material should be trimmed from margins . \uf0d8hand instruments are preferred to rotary tools to avoid ditching . \uf0d8further finishing is done after 24hrs .\nare you unhappy with your smile ? can\u2019t afford dental work for yourself and your family ? get this free report delivered to your email and discover little - known , clever ways to save money on dentist .\n\u00b7 lost dental fillings . universal shade . a permanent solution to a vexing problem . \u00b7 permanent fixation of veneers . \u00b7 coefficient of expansion similar to tooth structure . \u00b7 permanent fixation of crown . . .\n24 . biological consideration \uf097 pulpal response termed as mild \uf097 ph of liquid is 1 - 1 . 7 \uf097 freshly mixed cement \u2013 3 - 4 \uf097 after 24 hrs \u2013 5 - 6\n\u00b7 lost dental fillings . universal shade . a permanent solution to a vexing problem . \u00b7 permanent fixation of veneers . \u00b7 permanent fixation of crowns & bridges . \u00b7 coefficient of expansion similar to toot . . .\n\u00b7 self curing and self adherent . \u00b7 lost dental fillings . universal shade . a permanent solution to a vexing problem . \u00b7 permanent fixation of veneers . \u00b7 coefficient of expansion similar to tooth structu . . .\ntooth - fil is a zinc oxide based temporary filling material . for very large or painful fillings , seek dental advice . place onto tooth which requires filling and gently bite using moderate pressure . avo . . .\n41 . zinc oxide eugenol \uf0d8 extensively used in dentistry since 1890\u2019s . \uf0d8 least irritant of all the dental materials . \uf0d8 poor strength when compared to zinc phosphate . \uf0d8 it has sedative effect on exposed dentin .\nthe patient attended the dental hospital approximately 5 weeks after the dressing had been placed . her medical and dental histories were unremarkable , she had no known allergies and her only medication was ibuprofen for the relief of pain from the oral ulcer . intra - oral examination revealed a shallow ulcer with surrounding erythema in the buccal mucosa . this lay adjacent to the ul7 ( 27 ) when the mouth was closed ( fig . 1 ) .\n13 . cement structure\u2022 cored filler is bound together by a hydrogel of calcium and aluminium polyacrylates that contains fluorine as fluoroaluminium polyacrylate . \u2022 filler particles contain a glassy core pitted by a siliceous hydrogel .\na nonmetallic material used for luting , filling , or permanent or temporary restoration , or as an adherent sealer in attaching various dental restorations in or on the tooth made by mixing components into a plastic mass that sets .\ntoday , dental implants are the state - of - the - art tooth replacement systems and are now more common than ever before . this comprehensive guide deals with all the important aspects of implant dentistry . . . more\n\ufeffmost definitive indirect dental restorations today are luted to the preparations using one of 4 types of dental cements : ( 1 ) glass ionomer ( gi ) cements , ( 2 ) resin - modified glass ionomer ( rgmi ) cements , ( 3 ) self - etching resin cements , or ( 4 ) resin cements , requiring the use of total - etch technique and placement of dentin adhesives on the preparation prior to luting the definitive restoration .\n* corresponding author : macwan chirag , department of pedodontics and preventive dentistry , k . m . shah dental college and hospital , sumandeep vidyapeeth , at & po pipariya , waghodia , vadodara , gujarat - 391760 , india\n23 . zinc phosphate cement composition \uf071 powder zinc oxide - principle ingredient magnesium oxide - reduces the temp . of calcification process 2 . 10 % aids in sintering . oxides of bismuth , calcium or - impact a smoothness to freshly mixed barium cement mass . in large quantities lengthen the s . t silicon dioxide - in active filler \uf071 liquid phosphoric acid - 45 - 64 % reacts with zno water - 30 \u2013 55 % increases rate of reaction aluminum - 2 . 3 % essential to the cement forming reaction \u2013 zinc - 0 . 9 % moderates reaction between powder and liquid allows adequate working time\nit may surprise you how often superglue comes up as a possible solution to dental problems . when we say superglue , we refer to any of the cyanoacrylate - based adhesives with brand names like super glue or krazy glue .\n32 . variations in zinc phosphate cement fluoridated cement : o small % of stannous fluoride . o lower strength & higher solubility than zinc phosphate . o fluoride release continues over long period & uptake . reduces enamel solubility , increases harness . o this activity should reduce the incidence of enamel decalcification under orthodontic bands . o used in orthodontic band cementation . copper / silver cement : o consists of proportion of red or black cuprous oxide or copper salts or silver salts to zinc oxide powder . o liquid same as conventional . o used in past due to germicidal action . o were discontinued due to staining of teeth .\n69 . summary \uf075 zinc phosphate cement has long served as the universal luting cement . its advantages includes good handling characteristics and a proven longevity in the oral cavity when it is used for cementation of well designed and well fitting restorations . \uf075 its disadvantages include pulp irritation , lack of adhesiveness to tooth structure , and lack of anticariogenic properties . znpo4 is not suitable when the mechanical retention poor or when the aesthetic demand is high . \uf075 the main advantage of improved zinc oxide eugenol cement is their biocompatibility . the physical and mechanical properties and the handling characteristics generally inferior to those of other long term luting cements .\n29 . modifications1 . water settable glass ionomer cement : - \u2022 liquid is delivered in a freeze dried form , which is incorporated into the powder . \u2022 liquid used is clean water . 2 . resin modified glass ionomer cement : - powder component consist of ion leachable fluroalumino silicate glass particles & initator for light curing . liquid component consist of water & poly acrylic acid with methacrylate & hydroxyl ethyl methacrylate monomer .\nmanufacturers are advised to begin discussions with the dental devices branch prior to the initiation of expensive , long - term testing of any new device materials to ensure that the proper testing will be conducted , and to avoid unnecessary tests .\nit is important to the consumer that the labeling for dental cements bear clear , accurate , and complete information for use concerning any relevant components , indications , method of preparation , hazards , contraindications , and precautions in their use .\n18 . biocompatibilty : - \u2022 pulpal response to glass ionomer cement is favorable . \u2022 pulpal response is mild due to - high buffering capacity of hydroxy apatite . - large molecular weight of the polyacrylic acid , which prevents entry into dentinal tubules . a ) pulp reaction \u2013 zoe < glass ionomer < zinc phosphate b ) powder : liquid ratio influences acidity c ) manufacturer recommends using a ca ( oh ) 2 liner when within 0 . 5 mm\u2019s of the dental pulpsolubility & disintegration : - initial solubility is high due to leaching of intermediate products . the complete setting reaction takes place in 24 hrs , cement should be protectedfrom saliva during this period .\nthe development of this document is based on information recommended for a complete and adequate review by the dental devices branch . the use of this document for the preparation of a 510 ( k ) for dental cements does not ensure fda clearance of a device , and certain 510 ( k ) submissions may require additional information not contained in this document . however , use of this document will ensure that the basic elements are present to conduct an evaluation of substantial equivalence .\nallergy to materials used in dentistry is a topical issue and has been the subject of recent papers 1 , 2 and an editorial . 3 this interest may be due to an increasing public / practitioner awareness of the ability of dental materials to cause adverse reactions or a reflection of an increase in the population ' s potential for hypersensitivity type reactions . some reports concern reactions to increasingly used materials such as hydroxyethyl methacrylate , 2 however traditional materials such as dental amalgam 1 also have the potential for allergic and other adverse reactions , although rarely . this paper describes two cases of adverse reactions to eugenol , another traditional dental material , and serves to remind colleagues of the need for care in its use .\n15 . setting steps\uf0d8calcium poly salts are formed first , then followed by aluminum poly salts which crosslink with poly anion chain . \uf0d8set cement consist of unreacted powder particle surrounded by silica gel in amorphousmatrix of hydrated calcium & aluminum poly salts . \uf0d8calcium poly salts are responsible for initial set . \uf0d8aluminum poly salts form the dominant phase . \uf0d8 water plays an important role in structure of cement . \uf0d8 after hardening , fresh cement is extremely prone to the cracking & crazing , due to drying of loosely bound water . \uf0d8 hence these cements must be protected by application of varnish . setting time type i 4 - 5 minutes type ii 7 minutes\n54 . non - eugenol cement ( cavit ) \uf075 a premixed non eugenol paste used for temporary restorations & cavity bases . \uf075 contains \u2013 zinc oxide zinc sulphate calcium sulphate glycol acetate poly vinyl acetate triethanolamine red pigments\none week later the temporary crown was removed , the tooth was prepared , an impression with an elastomeric material was taken , and the existing temporary crown was recemented as before with the same zinc - oxide eugenol cement .\noil of cloves ( eugenol in its unrefined form ) has been a popular remedy for toothache for over a century . chisholm 4 in 1873 described its mixture with zinc oxide to form a plastic mass and its therapeutic uses . it has sedative and anodyne effects 5 as well as antibacterial properties . 6 eugenol is found as a major ingredient in a variety of dental materials such as impression materials , filling materials , dental cements , endodontic sealers , periodontal dressing materials and dry socket dressings .\nif a dental cement contains a fluoride releasing agent , then a fluoride release rate profile should be provided . the profile testing should be performed at 37 \u00bac in distilled water . the test duration may range from one to four weeks . fluoride release rates typically fall exponentially after a few days and so seven days may be sufficient to define the release profile . claims of cavity prevention or other therapeutic benefits are permitted if supported by clinical data developed by an ide investigation .\nif you wish specific advice on the applicability to your device of the fda labeling regulation ( 21 cfr part 801 ) , please contact the office of compliance at ( 301 ) 594 - 4618 . also , for questions on the promotion and advertising of your dental cement , please contact the office of compliance at ( 301 ) 594 - 4639 . additionally , note the regulation titled\nmisbranding by reference to premarket notification\n( 21 cfr part 807 . 97 ) .\n- like fibres to absorb shock and which assists in holding the teeth in sockets . part of the enamel of the crown of the teeth in some mammals , e . g . ungulates , is also covered by cement .\ncrisp et al . :\nglass ionomer cement formulations . ii . the synthesis of novel polycarboxylic acids\n, j . dent . res . , vol . 59 , no . 6 , 1980 , pages 1055 - 1063\ncross - reactions with mp may occur to colophonium ( rosin ) , fragrance mix 1 , balsam of tolu , wood and coal tars , resorcin monobenzoate , turpentine , propolis , coniferyl benzoate and benzoin ( table 2 ) . occupations at risk for sensitization include dentists ( dental cement ) , bakers ( flavoring agents ) , beekeepers ( to beeswax ) , painters ( turpentine ) , violinist ( rosin ) and laboratory technicians ( fixatives used in the preparation of histology slides ) .\n11 . role of waterreaction medium into which the cement forming cations are leached and transportedto react with poly acid to form a matrixhydrates siliceous hydrogel and metal polyacrylate salts formed . water can be of two forms : 1 . loosely bound water \u2013 readily removed by dessication2 . tightly bound water - cannot be removed and is associated with the hydration shellof the cation - polyacryate bond , particularly that of aluminium and some silica gelwater . with aging , tightly bound water increases , increasing the strength , modulus ofelasticity and decreasing the plasticity . cement is stable in an atmosphere of 80 % relative humidityhigh humidity absorbs water hygroscopic expansiondry conditions loses water shrinking and crazingloss of water also retards cement formation .\n( suitable for : dental shaping . item included : 5 x tooth shaping pen ( different shape nib ) . 2 ) color may slightly due to the color setting of each individual monitor . color : black & silver . other countrie . . .\nthe restoration is positioned on the abutment teeth , applying gentle pressures until it reaches the final position . any small mistake here can jeopardize the entire operation because , after the cement sets , the restoration is very hard to remove .\n5 . \uf075 these different applications make varying demands on manipulative properties , working and setting times , and resistance to mechanical breakdown and dissolution . thus some materials are better suited to some application than others . \uf075 many of these materials are supplied in powder / liquid form and set by an acid - base reaction , but this is not universally true . \uf075 as yet , there is no ideal dental cement . each material must be used on its merits with knowledge of its limitations .\n2 . in dentistry , a nonmetallic material used for luting , filling , or permanent or temporary restorative purposes , made by mixing components into a plastic mass that sets , or as an adherent sealer in attaching various dental restorations in or on the tooth .\nmany of these products have been on the market for years . but only recently has the average person had so much confidence doing work usually reserved for professionals . dental price tags certainly play a role\u2014especially considering problems can sometimes still persist after an expensive procedure .\n\ufeff figure 16 . after holding the restoration with firm finger pressure for 30 to 45 seconds , and while the cement had still not reached a set , the patient was asked to close firmly on the restoration to ensure complete seat .\ne l , irie m , nagaoka n , et al . mechanical properties of a resin - modified glass ionomer cement for luting : effect of adding spherical silica filler . dent mater j . 2010 ; 29 : 253 - 261 .\nwith this product and the three after it , you\u2019re looking at about the same thing . this is where the traditional dental glues you might find in the pharmacy or supermarket begin . none of them rated very well , but dentek\u2019s seems to be the best .\n49 . properties \uf075 film thickness - 25 - 75 um \uf075 compressive strength - 35 - 55 mpa \uf075 tensile strength - 4 mpa \uf075 modulus of elasticity - 2 - 3000 mpa \uf075 water immersion reduces the mechanical properties due to loss of eugenol . \uf075 mechanical retention of crowns of zoe cement is less than zinc phosphate cements . \uf075 an 83 . 5 % success rate was noted for polymer reinforced cement after 7 years . wtst mt 5 min7 - 9 min 2 min\n\ufeff figure 11 . a precementation view of the maxillary right quadrant . a five - unit pfm bridge is about to be cemented to place using a resin - modified glass ionomer ( rmgi ) cement ( fujicem [ gc america ] ) .\nmunhoz t , karpukhina n , hill rg , et al . setting of commercial glass ionomer cement fuji ix by ( 27 ) ai and ( 19 ) f mas - nmr . j dent . 2010 ; 38 : 325 - 330 .\n37 . biological properties \uf097 least irritating of all dental cements \uf097 ph is 6 . 6 \u2013 8 \uf097 pulp response is termed as mild \uf097 they inhibit the growth of bacteria , have an anodyne or soothing effect on pulp , in deep cavities , hence reduces pain\nthe typical dental cements include zinc oxide - eugenol ( class i ) ; and zinc phosphate , zinc silico - phosphate , zinc - polyacrylate , zinc - polycarboxylate , glass ionomer , resin - based , silicate - based cements , etc . ( class ii ) .\n\ufeff figure 2 . gingival surgery was performed using a diode laser ( nv laser [ philips discus dental ] ) to create a gingival zenith above the central incisors at the distolabial line angles , at a level slightly apical to the gingival crest above the lateral incisors .\nin the cases reported here , the history of the lesions , their clinical relationship to eugenol containing dental material , coupled with the evidence of a positive patch test result would indicate that a genuine hypersensitivity reaction to eugenol was involved in the aetiology of the oral lesions .\non his return to the surgery a further week later , the patient complained of acute pain in his gums that had started soon after his last visit . on examination the gdp noted marked erythema and destruction of the interdental papillae . the temporary crown was removed and the permanent pjc cemented with a polycarboxylate cement . the patient was prescribed a short course of metronidazole . upon review a further 2 days later , the patient was only a little improved and so was referred to the university dental hospital of manchester for further management .\ndr . susan runner branch chief u . s . food and drug administration center for devices and radiological health office of device evaluation dental devices branch , hfz - 480 9200 corporate blvd . rockville , md 20850 phone : 301 - 827 - 5283 fax : 301 - 480 - 3002\nit is kind of curious that this product rates almost as highly as number three on this list and so much better than dentemp\u2019s main product . that is because this cement requires the user to mix it and it only contains enough for a single application .\nrarely , eugenol when placed in the mouth , can cause a more significant generalised allergic response . 12 one particularly sensitive patient is reported to have developed anaphylactic - like shock subsequent to a pulpotomy in which zinc - oxide and eugenol cement was used . 22\n44 . zinc oxide eugenol cement manipulation \uf075 temporary cements ( type i ) & liners ( type iv ) a typically two paste systems . dispense equal lengths of the accelerators and base pastes on a paper pad / glass slab continue mixing until a uniform colour is achieved . \uf075 long term zinc oxide eugenol cements ( type \u2013 ii ) a powder & liquid system . shake the powder bottle gently , then dispense the powder with the supplied scoop and the liquid with a dropper . mix on a glass slab or treated paper pad with a metal spatula . incorporate the powder into the liquid all at once and mix for 30 sec . \uf075 coat the patient\u2019s lips and adjacent teeth with petroleum gel before application of the cement . oil of orange is a solvent useful in removing set cement .\nthe cavity lining or base is often expected to form a thermally insulating barrier in order to protect the pulp from sudden intolerable changes in temperature . the insulating properties of the cement are characterised by its value of thermal conductivity or thermal diffusivity ( see chapter 2 ) .\n4 . introduction in last 20 years there has been an explosion of different types of dental cements that have become available to practicing dentist , many of them tailored for specialized types of restoration . in fact , there are so many products to choose from the task , can become confusing . dental cements , in the recent years has become restricted to those materials which are employed to bond inlays , crowns , bridges , posts and facings in or on the tooth and to retain orthodontic bands and retainers , however secondary applications of these cements include cavity linings , bases and temporary fillings , endodontic sealer .\n1 ) remove as much as possible of the old , loose cement from inside the bridge or crown . do not use under force that may damage the crown . clean the inside of the crown with warm water and soap or detergent and rinse it under running water .\nbiological evaluation of medical devices is performed to determine the potential toxicity resulting from contact of the component materials of the device with the body . the device materials should not , either directly or through the release of their material constituents : ( 1 ) produce significant adverse local or systemic effects ; ( 2 ) be carcinogenic ; or ( 3 ) produce adverse reproductive and developmental effects . therefore , evaluation of any new device intended for human use requires data from systematic testing to ensure that the benefits provided by the final product will exceed any potential risks produced by dental cement materials .\n1 . in dentistry , nonmetallic material used for luting , filling , or permanent or temporary restorative purposes , made by mixing components into a plastic mass that sets , or as an adherent sealer in attaching various dental restorations in or on the tooth . synonym ( s ) : cementum [ ta ] .\n31 . advantages \uf0d8 most popular for cast restorations \uf0d8 adequate strength \uf0d8 reasonable working time \uf0d8 excess material can be easily removed \uf0d8 acceptable effect over the dental pulp \uf0d8 manipulation less critical than other cements . disadvantages \uf0fc pulp irritation \uf0fc lack of antibacterial action \uf0fc brittleness \uf0fc lack of adhesion \uf0fc solubility in acid fluids\npossible allergy to dental material : since having a crown replaced , i am constantly uncomfortable and suspect an allergy to either the material in the crown or the adhesive . will the reaction eventually fade or do i need to actually have the crown removed and replaced ? . . . visitor from chicago ( answer )\n17 . classification ( e . c . combe 6th edition ) \uf076 acid base reaction cements . zinc phosphate zinc polycarboxylate zinc oxide eugenol silicate glass ionomer cement \uf076 polymerising materials acrylic polymer cyanoacrylates dimethacrylate polymers polymer ceramic composites \uf076 other materials i ) calcium hydroxide ii ) guttapercha iii ) varnishes .\n\ufeff figure 17 . after confirming complete seat with a full closure of the mandible into maximum intercuspation , cotton rolls were then placed bilaterally in the posterior areas and the patient was asked to close tightly . this holds the restoration firmly and undisturbed until initial set of the cement is reached .\n33 . silicophosphate cement : combination of zinc phosphate & silicate cement . contains small amounts of mercury compounds . composition : silicate glass & minor amount of zinc oxide , 13 - 25 % fluoride liquid contains 50 % phosphoric acid , 45 % water , 4 - 9 % zinc , 2 % al . advantages : better & toughness than zinc phosphate . fluoride release & degree of translucency . lower solubility & better bonding . disadvantages : less satisfactory mixing & rheological properties leading to higher film thickness & greater potential for pulp irritation . used for cementation orthodontic bands & restoring non vital teeth"]}
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", "topic": 19}], "title": "near east foundation", "paragraphs": ["the near east foundation is always happy to answer your questions about the near east relief digital museum .\nnear east foundation has received 3 consecutive 4 - star ratings from charity navigator .\nner shifts its focus from humanitarian relief to development and becomes the near east foundation .\nall data for financial performance metrics calculations was provided by near east foundation on recent 990s filed with the irs .\nboys in near east relief orphanages would be taught vocational skills to prepare them for life beyond the orphanage , a precursor to the development techniques used by the modern day near east foundation .\nfor nearly 100 years , the near east foundation has pioneered innovative solutions to social and economic development challenges impacting communities throughout the middle east and africa .\nthe near east foundation helps build more sustainable , prosperous , and inclusive communities in the middle east and africa through education , community organizing , and economic development .\neric trager , esther k . wagner fellow , washington institute for near east policy\nthe committee that would become near east relief met for the first time on september 16 , 1915 . one hundred years later , the near east foundation continues ner\u2019s legacy of helping vulnerable populations through sustainable development programs .\nthe following information is based on near east foundation ' s audited financial statements - consolidated for the year ended june 30 , 2015 .\nthe near east foundation ( nef ) , formerly the american committee for armenian and syrian relief ( acasr ) , [ 1 ] then the american committee for relief in the near east ( acrne ) , and later near east relief , is a syracuse , new york - based american international social and economic development organization .\nthe agers programme is funded by the european union and implemented by the near east foundation uk in partner with the gegharkunik chamber of commerce and industry .\nthe near east foundation\u2019s move into crouse hinds hall signals a partnership that will mix su\u2019s academic programs and resources with the foundation\u2019s experience in providing solutions for struggling communities in the countries it serves , officials said .\ngroup of near east relief orphan girls at summer camp polygon orphanage massed drill , october , 1925 \u201cstory of near east relief\u201d by james l . barton , new york , 1930 , p . 21\ndue to the efforts of the near east relief and humanitarian aid of american government and americans hundreds of thousands of armenians and thousands of other nationalities of the near east were rescued from extermination . the activities of the near east relief became one of the glorious pages of the history of the humanitarian movement .\nnear east relief relied on gripping media to inspire action . our archive features these photos and prints , as well as documents and other materials that tell the story of the armenian genocide and near east relief .\nthe near east relief digital museum preserves the memory of america ' s historic response to the armenian genocide . we honor the brave men and women of near east relief for their heroic aid of the survivors .\nhave a question , need help with donating or would like to know more about the near east foundation ? send us a note and we\u2019ll get back to you .\nthe near east relief digital museum preserves the memory of america ' s historic response to the armenian genocide .\nfor almost a century , the near east foundation ( nef ) has helped the most vulnerable communities in the middle east and africa improve their conditions in the face of chronic poverty , conflict , migration and environmental hazards .\nevery day , the near east foundation advances its work in supporting the livelihoods and sustainable development of communities in the middle east and africa . news from our eight country offices and success stories from our beneficiaries are updated frequently .\nprotestant diplomacy and the near east : missionary influence on american policy , 1810 - 1927 , joseph l . grabill\nthe committee organized relief in more than 300 centers in the near east , and 100 more in eastern armenia .\nin 1930 , near east relief was renamed the near east foundation ( nef ) [ 4 ] to reflect the organization ' s shift in focus from emergency relief to long - term social and economic development . nef expanded its geographic focus to include north africa , sub - saharan africa , and the area now known as the middle east . nef launched the near east relief historical society in 2014 in an effort to preserve and share the organization ' s history .\nby 1919 , nef had grown to include operations throughout the middle east and west asia , and consequently changed its name to \u201cnear east relief\u201d to capture this expansion . the organization\u2019s subsequent name change in 1930 to the current \u201cnear east foundation\u201d reflected a shift in emphasis away from relief work to more sustained , long term development - oriented involvement in the region .\nmen and women from all walks of life volunteered to work with near east relief . doctors , nurses , engineers , and educators served overseas . domestic volunteers mounted grassroots fundraising campaigns . together they helped near east relief to save a nation .\nas project participants , 12 palestinian and israeli mill operators will receive support from usaid and the near east foundation to make similar upgrades that will increase the quality and quantity of their oil production .\nfor over two decades , the near east foundation ( nef ) has worked with communities across morocco to create opportunities for jobs and income , education , and participation in public decision - making .\nnew york , ny ( april 16 , 2014 ) \u2014 the near east foundation ( nef ) is pleased to announce that ian bremmer , distinguished political scientist and author , has joined its president\u2019s council .\nthe near east foundation ' s mission is to help build more sustainable , prosperous , and inclusive communities in the middle east and africa through education , governance , and economic development initiatives . every member of the nef field staff is from the region in which they work .\nwhen she learned about the near east foundation\u2019s palestinian women\u2019s microenterprise development ( pwmd ) project funded by the rangoonwala foundation , she saw an opportunity to turn her passion and experience into a business endeavor\u2014an alternative teaching center . she submitted an application and completed the project\u2019s five - day training course .\nover 2011 , hosna abker has participated in the near east foundation\u2019s sustainable gum arabic production project\u2014a project that has changed her life . she joined in trainings , participated in discussions , and benefited from the project\u2019s microcredit funds .\ncommittee leader abdullah and others are making their vision for peace a reality using conflict resolution skills learned from the near east foundation ( nef ) through a project funded by the darfur community peace & security fund ( dcpsf ) .\nthey shall not perish : the story of near east relief features high quality reproductions of photographs and documents from the nef archival collection . the exhibition chronicles the launch and legacy of near east relief ( known as the near east foundation since 1930 ) , which was founded in direct response to reports of genocidal acts against armenians and other minorities in the ottoman empire in 1915 . the organization raised more than $ 110 million through grassroots campaigns , saving more than 1 million lives and caring for 132 , 000 orphans over fifteen years .\nbeginning in the mid - 1920s , the near east relief leadership made a conscious shift from emergency relief to sustainable long - term development projects . the organization changed its name to the near east foundation ( nef ) in 1930 to reflect this expanded mission . the foundation\u2019s first project helped young adults in greece to transition from the orphanage system to careers in agriculture . nef has maintained a presence in the middle east and north africa since its inception . to learn more about nef\u2019s mission and current projects , please visit the nef website .\nin august 1919 , the committee received a congressional charter ( the second humanitarian organization to receive this recognition , after the american red cross ) and was renamed near east relief . from 1915 to 1930 , near east relief saved the lives of over a million refugees , including 132 , 000 orphans who were cared for and educated in near east relief orphanages . near east relief also mobilized the american people to raise over $ 116 million for direct relief . nearly 1 , 000 u . s . citizens volunteered to travel overseas . near east relief workers built hundreds of orphanages , vocational schools , and food distributions centers . overseas relief workers were responsible for the direct care of orphans and refugees , including the organization of vast feeding and educational programs . thousands of americans volunteered throughout the u . s . by donating money or supplies and hosting special events to benefit near east relief ' s work .\nthe near east relief historical society is grateful to the following individuals and businesses for their support during the formative period of july 2014 \u2013 june 2015 .\nmr . abu - eisheh joined the near east foundation in 2004 as project manager . since 2010 he has served as nef\u2019s palestine country director and regional advisor . prior to joining the near east foundation , mr . abu - eisheh worked as program coordinator for the land - o - lakes foundation and as technical supervisor for the palestinian ministry of agriculture - veterinary services . a native of nablus , mr . abu - eisheh holds an undergraduate degree in agriculture and a master\u2019s in business administration ( mba ) from an - najah national university in nablus .\nsince october the 1st of 1915 armenian relief committee started contributing to this project . there were two more committees operating in the near east : syrian and palestinian relief committee and persian war relief foundation . in november , 1915 , these two committees united with armenian relief committee functioning as armenian and syrian relief committee , later known as the american committee for relief in the near east . on august 6 , 1919 , the u . s . congress issued a charter signed by the u . s . president incorporating the near east relief .\nfounded as a temporary committee near east relief became a large organization which put a goal to meet $ 100 . 000 , but raised $ 110 million for refugees and orphans in the near east . that humanitarian aid was contributed by american missionaries , 30 of whom fell victims to various diseases and accidents .\nthey are the reason many of us were born in the west . i am most grateful for what the near east relief did for those armenian orphans .\nthe near east foundation has recently added eleven student interns and assistants to its staff , bringing together graduate and undergraduates across a variety of programs to work together in the foundation\u2019s syracuse headquarters . interns come from a wide variety of educational and professional backgrounds\u2014between them they hold seven foreign citizenships and speak eight languages\u2014but all were drawn to the nef\u2019s mission to promote sustainable development in the middle east and north africa .\n\u201cthe near east foundation represents a spirit and commitment to political stability and economic well - being needed now more than ever in the world , \u201d said mr . bremmer . \u201ci\u2019m honored to join the president\u2019s council and support nef\u2019s critical efforts . \u201d\ndo you have a story to share about a relief worker or a survivor whose life was touched by near east relief ? feel free to share a brief essay written by a family member , or by you and about a family member . we also welcome your family\u2019s photos and documents related to near east relief\u2019s work .\nthe releasing of orphans from the orphanages started in 1925 and continued till 1929 - 1930 , when orphanages were closed down . no orphan with disputable status left the orphanage . they were under control of the organization for some period . the adults were working and creating armenian families . but this part of the job was controlled by a new organization - near east foundation - the descendant of the near east relief .\n\u201cwhile olive oil production is a critical economic industry for both israelis and palestinians , palestinian producers have lagged behind because of barriers to the transfer of supplies and technical expertise , \u201d said salah abu - eisheh , near east foundation director for the palestinian territories .\nin an effort to expand her cheese making business , hana sought help from the near east foundation . this help included business and marketing training , as well as capital . she hopes to increase her cheese production and move into the production of other dairy products .\nin 2011 , mahdi abu participated in the near east foundation\u2019s sustainable gum arabic production project . he benefitted from trainings offered to the gum arabic producer association to which he belongs . the trainings provided him with new techniques and skills for harvesting and selling gum arabic .\none hundred years later , the near east foundation continues near east relief\u2019s legacy . nef has worked to improve health and livelihood in nearly 50 countries since 1915 . our work has impacted countless lives . yet , as we embark upon our second century , the world is once again engulfed in a devastating refugee crisis . let the memory of that first meeting on sept . 16 , 1915 be a renewed call to action for us all .\n\u201ci was scared in the beginning , \u201d she said . \u201ci was just practicing my skills as a hobby . i never had the motivation to turn it into a business , but the near east foundation ( nef ) opens the door for us to participate . \u201d\nsyracuse , ny ( august 22 , 2011 ) . two students from syracuse university\u2019s maxwell school are gaining substantive experience in international development through summer internships with the near east foundation ( nef ) . the internships are made possible through a continuing partnership between su and nef .\nthe washington institute : improving the quality of u . s . middle east policy\nislamists are bankrolling terrorist groups across the middle east and calling it aid work .\na 95 - year - old charitable foundation that works to improve living conditions in the middle east and north africa has moved its headquarters from new york city to syracuse university .\nthe near east foundation ( nef ) traces its history to 1915 when prominent new yorkers formed the\ncommittee for armenian and syrian relief\nto raise money for armenian , syrian , greek and other refugees from the ottoman empire . chartered by the u . s . congress in 1919 as\nnear east relief ,\nthe organization was designated as the primary channel for u . s . postwar aid in the region . it undertook major nationwide campaigns to raise funds for its relief work and operated orphanages and other relief agencies in the region . in 1930 the organization was reorganized as the near east foundation and altered its focus from providing relief to providing technical assistance in agriculture and public health in rural communities . in\nalthough in november , 1920 , armenia passed under soviet rule , the near east relief was allowed to continue its efforts as it had no political objectives , motives or purpose .\nnorth kordofan , sudan ( march 25 , 2014 ) \u2014 in the first few months of 2014 , sudanese farmers who participated in near east foundation ( nef ) trainings increased their average income from 200 sdg to 900 sdg per month \u2013 or nearly usd $ 120 per month .\njean newsom is former executive director of the foundation for middle east peace . a graduate of the university of california / berkeley , she has also been editor of the middle east journal and publications director at the center for strategic and international studies in washington , dc .\nas part of our ongoing partnership with the near east foundation ( nef ) , we are excited to announce four paid or per - credit internships at the nef syracuse headquarters . based on qualifications , the interns will be placed in the communications , program development or program support areas .\nstrong micro - enterprise growth continues throughout rural armenia , where nef and its partners have helped 30 businesses bring economic development to their struggling communities . rural armenia economic development project is a collaborative initiative of the near east foundation , the gegharkunik chamber of commerce and industry , and business pareta .\nthe near east relief digital museum commemorates america\u2019s historic response to the armenian , assyrian , and anatolian greek genocide by preserving , reconstructing , and sharing the rich history of the relief effort .\nthe president of the united states , woodrow wilson , was keenly aware of the situation in the near east and firmly believed that america should do its part in humanitarian effort to relieve the distress among the war - stricken people overseas . through his personal friendship with mr . dodge and mr . crane he assured the committee on the near east issue was formed and acting .\nthe near east foundation ( nef ) is offering five paid or per - credit internships in its syracuse headquarters for summer 2016 . based on qualifications , the interns will be placed in the communications and development , program development , or program support areas . all open internship position descriptions are below .\nthen , through the support of the united states agency for international development / office for foreign disaster assistance ( usaid / ofda ) , the near east foundation distributed vouchers for food aid , fertilizers , and seeds to hundreds of households like the tangura\u2019s and worked with local leaders to repair vandalized infrastructure .\nthe final entry in the initiatives we love series here at 100 years , 100 facts is devoted to a very special organisation , one known today as the near east foundation . as we covered in our fact 24 , the american committee for syrian and armenian relief was established to look after the survivors of the armenian genocide . near east relief , as it was later known , \u201cquite literally kept an entire nation alive\u201d by saving a million people , including caring for 132 , 000 armenian orphans . now the near east relief historical society is archiving its materials about the armenian genocide and its aftermath , during the period 1915 - 1930 . an online museum is in the works , in fact .\nmost of the items in this series relate to the agency near east relief ( ner ) and its efforts to provide humanitarian aid in anatolia and surrounding regions during and after the first world war .\nthe near east foundation\u2019s communications and development team is looking for a summerdesign and communications intern . s / he is a dynamic , creative , and organized individual who supports core marketing and communications functions by designing web based and print marketing materials as well as written content when needed . s / he is attentive to details\nwhen israeli olive oil producer ayala noy upgraded her mill to improve the quality of her oil , she never dreamed that one day it would serve as a model for palestinian producers . however that is exactly what happened when she joined a usaid and near east foundation project to promote cross - border cooperation in the olive sector .\n\u201cwith the support of the near east foundation , i have learned new ways to increase my income and improve my family\u2019s well - being through gum arabic , agriculture , and micro - credit projects , \u201d mahdi abu said . \u201cwe have also learned the value of gum arabic trees and the importance of protecting this resource . \u201d\nthe near east relief took not only the responsibility of the vocational education of orphans but also of finding a work place for them , allocating them to proper families , and supporting them by any other means necessary .\nacrne was incorporated by a special act of the u . s . congress in august 1919 , as the near east relief , and for roughly the next decade , supported by a vigorous funding drive in the united states , ner dispensed food , clothing , and other material items to refugees , cared for orphans , provided medical treatment , and offered vocational training in anatolia and its surroundings . abcfm missionaries were heavily involved in these activities , both as administrators and field workers , and abcfm properties in these areas were often used to house ner facilities . the records of the amerikan bord heyeti clearly reflect the intersection and blending of efforts by ner and the abcfm . in 1930 , near east relief changed its name to the near east foundation ( nef ) , when it altered its aims from providing postwar assistance to carrying out ongoing development work in the middle east .\nthe advancing gender equality and the rights of the survivors of gender - based violence in armenia ( agers ) project , funded by the european union and implemented by the near east foundation uk ( nef uk ) and gegharkunik chamber of commerce and industry ( gcci ) , brings positive change to the families of gender - based violence survivors .\nin late 1918 acasr changed its name to the american committee for relief in the near east ( acorne ) . as world war i drew to a close , acorne turned its attention to the thousands of refugee children scattered across the former ottoman territories . the organization raised an unprecedented $ 30 million for direct relief . by 1919 acorne had outgrown the resources of a volunteer committee . the organization was chartered by congress and incorporated as near east relief in august 1919 . \u2060 by 1930 , near east relief had saved more than one million lives . the organization had raised and educated more than 132 , 000 children in its vast system of orphanage schools .\nthe africa , near east , and south asia ( anesa ) region includes a large number of countries across three continents . the anesa regional group enables research and education collaborations with scientists and engineers in all of africa , the near eastern countries including turkey , and the countries of south asia , primarily india , pakistan , and bangladesh .\nqatar and the muslim brotherhood\u2019s global affiliates : new u . s . administration considers new policies | foundation for defense of democracies\nthen , with support from the united states agency for international development / office for foreign disaster assistance ( usaid / ofda ) , the near east foundation began implementing the restoring economic capacity of populations affected by the crisis in northern mali ( recape ) project to address the immediate recovery needs of people in northern mali to restore livelihoods and food security .\npanarmenian . net - on dec 2 , the armenian national committee of america - western region initiative , \u201camerica we thank you : an armenian tribute to near east relief , \u201d will be hosting a \u201cgolden rule sunday\u201d lunch and assembly program in several armenian middle schools and high schools , in an effort to educate students on the role of the united states in their near east relief effort , during and after the tragic days of the armenian genocide .\nchildren taken in by near east relief tessa hofmann & gerayer koutcharian armenian review , spring / summer , 1992 , vol . 45 , no . 1 - 2 / 177 - 178 , p . 119 , fig . 56\nambassador ( ret . ) arthur hughes is a retired u . s . foreign service officer . after his retirement from the foreign service in 1997 , he was appointed director general of the multinational force and observers by egypt and israel in august 1998 , serving as head of this peacekeeping operation until july , 2004 . since then he has been a scholar at the middle east institute , board member of the foundation for middle east peace and of the washington institute of foreign affairs , and senior advisor to the jerusalem old city initiative . his most senior positions in government service were united states ambassador to yemen , deputy assistant secretary of defense for near east and south asia , and deputy assistant secretary of state for near east affairs . he is a recipient of the president\u2019s distinguished service award .\nmr . gismalla joined the near east foundation in 1993 as finance manager . he took on progressively more responsibility with nef - sudan and , in 2007 , mr . gismalla was named nef - sudan country director . mr . gismalla oversees the foundation\u2019s work in khartoum , darfur and kordofan states . prior to joining nef , mr . gismalla worked for mobil - sudan . a native of south kordofan , he holds a degree in accounting and business administration from the university of khartoum .\nnear east relief raised $ 110 million to help refugees from the ottoman empire . this is equivalent to $ 1 . 25 billion today . nearly one thousand men and women served overseas from 1915 to 1930 . thousands more volunteered throughout the country . near east relief efforts led to the building of scores of orphanages , vocational schools and food distributions centers and saved the lives of over a million armenian , greek and syrian refugees , including 132 , 000 orphans .\naaron y . zelin is the richard borow fellow at the washington institute for near east policy where his research focuses on sunni arab jihadi groups in north africa and syria as well as the trend of foreign fighting and online jihadism .\nwith support from the united states agency for international development / office for foreign disaster assistance ( usaid / ofda ) , the near east foundation began implementing the restoring economic capacity of populations affected by the crisis in northern mali ( recape ) project . the project addressed the immediate recovery needs of people in northern mali to restore livelihoods and food security\u2014including those of pastoralists .\ncash grants have helped 1 , 900 people to begin to reestablish livelihoods activities after liberation from the takeover by armed rebel groups in 2012 . near east foundation economic recovery agents provided guidance to grantees in designing ( or redesigning ) income - generating activities for rapid recovery . project beneficiaries reported improved living conditions and financial autonomy , as well as increased working capital and economic activity .\nberkoukess - figuig , a town located on the moroccan border with algeria , is economically dependent on the cultivation of date palms . this is also true for resident , mohamed nosser , a farmer who has recently experienced unprecedented success cultivating healthy date palms because of his participation in the agricultural water management ( awm ) program , a partnership between the near east foundation and usaid .\nafter meeting with many local organizations , the near east foundation decided to support 4 projects to improve the lives of dayr al kahf\u2019s inhabitants\u2014a supermarket , cooking gas distributor , party supply company , and a sewage truck . following this decision , in april 2010 the near east foundation and a local cooperative rented a small space to build the town\u2019s first and only supermarket . this new store is now frequented by nearly all the town\u2019 residents , who no longer need to take a time - consuming bus ride to buy groceries\u2014basic necessities such as chickpeas , rice , oil , laundry detergent , and frozen meat are now readily available . the supermarket\u2019s revenue is enough to cover its running costs , the rental space , and a salary for the employee who serves as cashier and accountant .\nmr . d\u00e8me joined the near east foundation in 1991 . he is an internationally recognized expert in rural development and natural resource management . mr . d\u00e8me has spoken about and published an article on poverty reduction in the region of mopti . he is member of the mali delegation to the unfccc . mr . d\u00e8me holds an msc in public law from the national school of administration in bamako .\nthe near east foundation\u2019s institutional records are housed at the rockefeller archive center in tarrytown , ny . our collection consists of documents and images from 1915 to the late 1990s . the bulk of our materials relate to nef\u2019s work from the 1940s \u2013 1980s . however , there are several boxes of materials from the near east relief era . these include photographs , documents , letters , drawings , scrapbooks , and assorted publications . some of the materials are extremely fragile , and their use is at the discretion of the archivists . the collection has not yet been arranged by date or subject matter . the nef collection is open to researchers by appointment .\nthe near east foundation helps build more sustainable , prosperous , and inclusive communities in the middle east and africa through education , governance , and economic development initiatives . nef is an operational ngo with projects in seven countries - - armenia , egypt , jordan , mali , morocco , palestine , and sudan . working with local partners , our programs directly improve the lives of tens of thousands of vulnerable people across the region through initiatives in peacebuilding , civic engagement and education , sustainable agriculture , and microenterprise development .\nshe and other local women were traveling a few kilometers to a neighboring village every time they needed to buy spices for cooking . latifa realized that there was a demand for these products in her community \u2013 and that she had the potential to meet this need . less than five months later , latifa turned her idea into an operational business with support from the near east foundation ( nef ) .\nour records contain very little information on the armenian , assyrian , and anatolian greek genocide itself . while that event gave rise to the founding of our organization , near east relief focused on rescue , rehabilitation , and development in the aftermath of the genocide .\nthe near east foundation is a u . s . - based international ngo leading innovative social and economic development in the middle east and africa since 1915 . for nearly 100 years , nef has worked to empower citizens in disadvantaged , vulnerable communities . nef field staff \u2013 all of them from the countries in which they work \u2013 partner with local organizations to find grassroots solutions to their development challenges . nef\u2019s \u201cknowledge , voice , and enterprise\u201d approach is helping build more prosperous , inclusive communities throughout the region . to learn more visit urltoken\nwe have almost no information on individual children . we do not have lists of names of children that lived in specific orphanages . however , the archives provide an excellent overview of near east relief\u2019s work and are always of great interest to family historians and researchers .\nthe near east foundation ( nef ) is a private new york nonprofit corporation with projects in seven countries - - armenia , egypt , jordan , mali , morocco , palestine , and sudan . nef helps build more sustainable , prosperous , and inclusive communities in the middle east and africa through education , governance , and economic development initiatives . working with local partners , our programs directly improve the lives of tens of thousands of vulnerable people across the region through initiatives in peacebuilding , civic engagement and education , sustainable agriculture , and microenterprise development .\ngovernmental as well as international support was essential to provide shelter and feed hundreds of thousands of refugees . in 1922 american red cross provided $ 3 . 000 . 000 to the near east relief . later this sum increased up to $ 6 . 000 . 000 .\n[ 1 ] \u201cnear east relief has saved 1 , 000 , 000 ; report to congress says operations have amounted to total of $ 70 , 000 , 000 , \u201d the new york times , july 16 , 1922 . urltoken [ 2 ] badeau , john and stevens , georgiana , \u201cbread from stones : fifty years of technical assistance , \u201d englewood cliffs , nj : prentice hall , 1966 . page 11 . [ 3 ] \u201cbarton , james , \u201cstory of near east relief , \u201d new york : macmillian , 1930 . page xii\nphilip sweigart is director of programs and philanthropy at the foundation for middle east peace . he holds an m . a . in international affairs from american university\u2019s school of international service , and received a b . a . in foreign affairs and middle east studies from the university of virginia , where he wrote his thesis on the role of ethno - sectarian identity and class differences in the 2011 arab uprisings . he has traveled extensively throughout the middle east , studying arabic in syria in 2010 and living in oman from 1994 to 2008 .\nsept . 13 two bold ideas four years later : the connective corridor and near westside initiative featuring marilyn higgins , vice president for community engagement and economic development at syracuse university ; linda hartsock , syracuse university\u2019s director of the connective corridor ; and maarten jacobs , director of the near westside initiative .\nms . ryan collaborates with the controller , cfo , and international teams to ensure accurate financial reports , records and general ledgers . prior to joining the near east foundation , ms . ryan worked as an internal audit manager at acs web design & seo and as a staff accountant at driver\u2019s village , inc . she holds a bachelor of science in finance from the state of new york college at oswego , school of business .\nthese flagship courses seek to stimulate dialogue on strategic issues affecting the near east south asia region among national security professionals . topics include u . s . foreign policy ; the current and future regional strategic issues ; counterterrorism ; the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction , and disaster management .\nkristin mccarthy is the director of policy & operations at the foundation for middle east peace . prior to joining fmep , kristin was the policy director at the arab american institute where she served from 2014 - 2017 . before that , she worked with israeli and palestinian human rights experts to do advocacy in washington , d . c . kristin has travelled extensively throughout the middle east she is a graduate of seattle pacific university .\nnora is a grandmother of outward fragility and internal strength who was inspired to start her own chocolate business by watching chocolatiers on tv . \u201ci was fascinated by how much you can do with chocolate , and i wanted to experiment with it , \u201d she said . nora lacked the capital needed to start her own business , but after receiving a start - up grant from the near east foundation nora was finally able to launch her chocolate shop .\nbasis of this page is in wikipedia . text is available under the cc by - sa 3 . 0 unported license . non - text media are available under their specified licenses . wikipedia\u00ae is a registered trademark of the wikimedia foundation , inc . wiki 2 is an independent company and has no affiliation with wikimedia foundation .\nin order to help them american consul in tiflis , willoughby smith , turned to the committee for help . as a response the rockefeller foundation made large contribution .\nin 2010 , the near east foundation moved its headquarters to syracuse university in syracuse , new york . at syracuse university , nef engages faculty and students in its international development work through strategic partnerships with the maxwell school of citizenship and public affairs , the s . i . newhouse school of public communications , and the whitman school of management . nef works frequently with experts in the program for the advancement of research on conflict and collaboration ( parcc ) .\npeter beinart is a non - resident fellow at the foundation for middle east peace . he is also associate professor of journalism and political science at the city university of new york , a contributor to the atlantic and national journal , a senior columnist at the forward , and a cnn political commentator .\nthe near east foundation recently held two workshops to launch the empowering youth through entrepreneurship in morocco ( eyem ) project , which addresses high youth unemployment and engages young people in becoming drivers of regional economic and enterprise development . the $ 1 . 9 million project , funded by the u . s . department of state\u2019s middle east partnership initiative ( mepi ) and implemented in partnership with the moroccan association for the support and promotion of small businesses and the moroccan social solidarity economy network , will build upon nef\u2019s long - standing work with existing youth associations to leverage and bridge critical resources in the region .\nthe near east foundation ( nef ) leads innovative , grassroots social and economic change in impoverished communities throughout the middle east and africa . nef empowers citizens to take control of their futures , giving them the tools they need to combat poverty and to thrive independently of foreign aid . this approach brings \u201cknowledge , voice , and enterprise\u201d to the region\u2019s most vulnerable populations \u2013 among them women , at - risk youth , the rural poor , and urban slum - dwellers . our vision is simple : help build a more prosperous region , with equality and economic opportunity for all , one community at a time .\nfirm understanding of and familiarity with africa and the middle east as well as language competency in french and / or arabic are a plus .\nin 1997 , employees of the al - haramain islamic foundation ( ahif ) , a saudi - based charity , were mulling how best to strike a blow against the united states in east africa . according to the u . s . treasury department , one employee indicated that the plan they hatched\nwould be a suicide bombing carried out by crashing a vehicle into the gate at the embassy .\na wealthy foundation official from outside the region agreed to fund the operation .\nnef , in partnership with the rangoonwala foundation , has trained over 300 palestinian women in entrepreneurial and business development , and has helped launch over 140 businesses in the region .\nmohammad first became involved in the near east foundation ' s olive sector work in 2007 , one of 450 farmers who worked closely with nef to improve and expand palestine\u2019s burgeoning olive oil industry . as a participant in the program , mohammad attended workshops and training to learn how to derive the highest possible olive oil yield from his crops . he also benefitted from the equipment and tools that nef distributed to farmers to control parasites , which often infect olive fruits during the harvest season .\nto help build more sustainable , prosperous , and inclusive communities in the middle east and africa through education , governance , and economic development initiatives .\nthe washington institute seeks to advance a balanced and realistic understanding of american interests in the middle east and to promote the policies that secure them .\nsyracuse university and the near east foundation ( nef ) have announced a historic affiliation that joins the national research university with the oldest nondenominational international development organization in the united states . the affiliation brings together su\u2019s rich mix of academic programs , institutes and other resources with nef\u2019s 95 years of experience in social and economic development to find creative solutions to the challenges of vulnerable communities in the middle east and africa . nef has relocated its headquarters to the su campus in syracuse while remaining an independent organization . this unprecedented affiliation between a major higher education institution and an international nonprofit development organization places su and nef at the cutting edge of innovative philanthropic partnerships .\nthe \u201cgolden rule sunday\u201d program will consist of a comprehensive presentation about near east relief by members of the anca - wr\u2019s america we thank you committee to grades 6 - 12 . the presentation will convey the impact the ner movement had on armenians , and make it into a teachable moment for students to learn about how the armenian genocide , which is still being denied by the turkish government , was such a critical part of the american history . the assembly will be followed with a simple orphan style lunch for students , in the spirit of near east relief\u2019s golden rule sunday , taking place on the same date as it did in 1923 .\njawaher bani shamsi is a farmer who has been working on the land in and around nablus , the west bank , since she was a child . before receiving assistance from the palestinian women\u2019s microenterprise development project ( pwmd ) , a joint initiative of the rangoonwala foundation and the near east foundation ( nef ) , she owned two sheep and depended primarily on the produce from her backyard garden to support her husband and 10 children . the pwmd project has equipped jawaher , and 200 other women\u2019s association members , with the skills and resources they needed to launch small agricultural microenterprises . so far , the women have established 150 businesses and contributed 300 new jobs to the west bank economy .\namong the founders and members of the near east relief were cleveland h . dodge , woodrow wilson\u2019s friend and the chairman of the board of trustees of robert college at constantinople , james l . barton , charles r . crane , president of the board of trustees of the constantinople college for women , samuel t . dutton , treasurer of the constantinople college for women and the secretary of world peace foundation , stanley white , edwin m . bulkley , william i . chamberlain , charles vickrey and many other prominent individuals .\nto continue the 103 - year mission of the near east foundation , we need your help ! consider supporting nef as it continues to deliver effective programs that help thousands of people in need every year . thanks to our generous donors , we are only $ 4 , 000 away from meeting our $ 100k goal ! if all of our nerhs facebook followers make a $ 5 donation you will help us reach and surpass our goal ! together , we can make an impact ! click here to make your donation : urltoken\nthe near east foundation\u2019s communications and development team is looking for a summer research and reporting intern . s / he is an organized and systematic individual who can ( 1 ) research corporate and foundation grants , individual prospects , funding pipelines , and relevant fundraising events and provide their findings in a clear , organized , and timely manner ; ( 2 ) assist with data entry and reporting ; ( 3 ) assist with communication and development tasks as needed including copy editing and producing original content ; ( 4 ) has a working knowledge of online research and social media ; ( 5 ) assist with mailing and distribution of print and online communications materials as needed . knowledge of the international development sector is a plus .\nthe source code for the wiki 2 extension is being checked by specialists of the mozilla foundation , google , and apple . you could also do it yourself at any point in time .\nmr . yazbeck joined nef uk with nearly 15 years of experience in the non - profit and social entrepreneurship sectors in africa , the middle east , and the united kingdom . previously he was the executive director of human concern international middle east region ( hci me ) where he was responsible for developing and managing over 70 innovative , quick - impact interventions to address socio - economic issues in post - conflict zones . from 2000 to 2008 , he worked for the near east foundation regional offices in cairo and amman , where he worked on multi - million dollar social and economic development programmes in six countries in the middle east . rabih holds a b . sc . in civil engineering with specialisation in public work from the lebanese university ; a m . sc . in it for e - commerce with focus on rural development from sussex university , uk ; and , a m . a . in social entrepreneurship from goldsmiths university of london . a native of lebanon , he is now based in london .\nthe near east foundation uk ( nef - uk ) and its morocco - based partners , nef morocco and tichka association aim to improve access to and quality of primary education for poor girls and boys in 14 villages in the ouarzazate province of southern - central morocco . building on a successful model piloted by nef morocco , we will achieve this by strengthening parent - teacher associations , designing child - led extra - curricular activities , and engaging disadvantaged parents to send their children regularly to school and enroll children who would not otherwise enroll .\nfounded in 1915 , the near east foundation ' s mission is to help build more sustainable , prosperous , and inclusive communities in the middle east and africa through education , governance , and economic development initiatives . nef is an operational ngo with projects in seven countries - armenia , sudan , senegal , jordan , lebanon , mali , morocco , palestinian territories and egypt - where we work to directly improve the lives of tens of thousands of vulnerable people through programs in peacebuilding , civic engagement , education , sustainable agriculture , and business development . in the field , approximately 50 nef staff members - all of them from the countries in which they work - partner with local o . . . read more\nthis massage was transmitted to james l . barton , foreign secretary of the american board of commissioners for foreign mission in boston . on september 14 barton wrote to cleveland h . dodge , the long time friend of the benevolent and missionary organizations working in the near east in new york and offered him to convene a comprehensive conference on armenian matters .\ncleveland h . dodge leads the creation of the american committee for armenian and syrian relief ( acasr ) after henry morgenthau , american ambassador to the ottoman empire , sent a plea to help armenians , greeks and other minorities in the near east who were forced from their homes following violent upheavals in the ottoman empire at the outbreak of world war i .\n\u201ci regained a lot of hope when i started training at the * siraj center . our lives have changed permanently . my young children were able to see the changes in our way of life . i am very happy with how things are going , and i hope that i can own a special store for my work instead of working at home , because it would open up many new opportunities . i want to thank the near east foundation for being honest and helping us in all of our work even after the conclusion of the training sessions . \u201d\nto end the presentation , each student will be asked to take action and prepare a thank you note to the white house , including facts about near east relief and america\u2019s active role during the genocide \u2013 a role which undeniably saved the armenian people from total annihilation by rescuing 132 , 000 armenian orphans and hundreds of thousands of refugees from the throes of genocide .\nmr . pritchard oversees the accounting functions of the organization by monitoring and assessing the internal controls of the foundation . in his role he supports the chief financial officer in implementing effective accounting systems and processes as well as helping in facilitating policy formulation to enhance financial integrity for the organization at the global level . prior to joining the near east foundation , mr . pritchard worked as a senior auditor at dannible & mckee and as an audit associate at fust charles chambers . he holds a bachelor of science in accounting and a master in business administration from the state of new york college at oswego , school of business . mr . pritchard is a certified public accountant and a member of the american institute of certified public accountants and of the new york state society of public accountants .\nms . baghdoyan joined the near east foundation as armenia country director in 2013 . prior to joining nef , ms . baghdoyan worked as project coordinator at the gegharkunik chamber of commerce , anti - corruption center . ms . baghdoyan has received numerous recognitions for her work against corruption in the public sector , including the prestigious certificate of appreciation for public activity awarded by the us ambassador in armenia and the certificate of appreciation for fighting corruption awarded by the prosecutor general of armenia to honorable citizens . ms . baghdoyan holds a master degree in economics from gavar state university in gavar .\nyour gift to nef supports education , peacebuilding , job and income creation , and community empowerment for people in some of the middle east and north africa\u2019s most impoverished areas ."]}
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", "topic": 10}], "title": "yorkshire tiger", "paragraphs": ["martijn gilbert , business director for yorkshire tiger , said : \u201cwe are really excited about the yorkshire tiger brand .\nmoving forward , tiger wants to standardise the fleet with repaints and re - trims on yorkshire tiger and flying tiger\u2019s vehicles .\nan optare solo from yorkshire tiger\u2019s tiger blue operation maintaining service in halifax on new years eve .\ndoes anyone know the correct legal address for hinckley bus . i know that yorkshire tiger is centrebus holding limited t / a yorkshire tiger , this has been\nyorkshire tiger will now operate a striking new tiger blue brand for services which were previously operated as k - line .\nall bus lines in yorkshire by yorkshire tiger ( s . yorks . ) - timetables , maps , routes | moovit\nyorkshire tiger operates the airport services on behalf of leeds bradford airport and the west yorkshire combined authority ( wyca ) .\nyorkshire tiger - x267nno | ex stagecoach london 17267 . a65 , \u2026 | flickr\nresolver is not affiliated to , linked with or otherwise endorsed by yorkshire tiger .\nscrap yorkshire tiger completely , let arriva or first fill in the rest . .\n\ud83d\ude8c dtb - yorkshire tiger ( w . yorks . ) - bus timetables | moovit\n\ud83d\ude8c 92 - yorkshire tiger ( s . yorks . ) - bus timetables | moovit\nyorkshire tiger operates bus services across yorkshire and lancashire . follow us for live service updates , news , promotions and customer service responses .\na very rare \u2013 and very adorable \u2013 sumatran tiger cub has been born in yorkshire .\nwatch inside out across yorkshire on bbc1 on monday 7 march at 1930 gmt as mike dilger travels with the yorkshire wildlife park team to bring the tiger , vladimir to yorkshire . . .\nold tatty vehicles that can ' t even be alocated onto the correct route with yorkshire tiger buses on tiger blue bus routes etc . . .\nask a question about working or interviewing at yorkshire tiger . our community is ready to answer .\nyorkshire tiger have also got some new ticket rolls with their new name and branding on them .\ndoes yorkshire tiger require pre - employment background checks ? what kind of background check does . . .\nbecoming a subsidiary of arriva group in 2013 , with its bright orange livery and tiger stripes , yorkshire tiger stands out under the umbrella of its parent company .\nyorkshire tiger currently operates over 100 buses across bradford , leeds , halifax , huddersfield , dewsbury and wakefield .\ni would like to meet with simon finnie to discuss some improvements for the hunley depot of yorkshire tiger .\narriva buys out the remaining stake in centrebus holdings ( yorkshire ) and re - names the yorkshire operations .\n8 . on a more positive note , the acquisition of the west yorkshire operations of centrebus - re - branded as ' yorkshire tiger ' & the hinckley operation .\ncan we please remember that yorkshire tiger is a arm length company and is not to be associated with arriva yorkshire in anyway or form . barry - - - in\nyorkshire tiger , part of arriva , held a launch event at bradford city square on june 29 in celebration of its new \u2018flying tiger\u2019 buses on routes 737 and 747 .\nover the coming months the people of yorkshire will notice more and more buses appearing in a new tiger striped livery .\nnew brand will be rolled out to replace k - line routes yorkshire tiger will now operate a striking new tiger blue brand for services which were previously operated as k - line .\nafter a successful bid for leeds bradford airport contract , yorkshire tiger runs an airport service called flying tiger , which operates from a depot in idle , dedicated for the airport services .\n@ benlhudd yorkshire tiger is owned by arriva , but operates under their own brand name . all complaints will be dealt\u2026 urltoken\nmight they go for the black and white to minimise printing costs to both yorkshire tiger and passengers printing off the times of the 737 ? my money\u2019s on them adding the full yorkshire tiger branding to the timetables after their first set of service changes .\ncolin indeed - i thought our messages were quite clear and made no reference to yorkshire tiger being connected to arriva yorkhire . ian\nthis is what i think . . . . yorkshire tiger is getting what they deserve , grumpy staff , driving like drunk people , breaking the buses by driving so immature . . . the fleet is completely s . . ! old tatty vehicles that can ' t even be alocated onto the correct route with yorkshire tiger buses on tiger blue bus routes etc . . . scrap yorkshire tiger completely , let arriva or first fill in the rest . .\nfleet lists , one for the new yorkshire tiger and the other for stagecoach barnsley as they have many services which cross into west yorkshire . these new / updated fleet list can be seen on the\n\u201cit was good working with yorkshire tiger , who have a very responsive team . the staff at the launch all loved it . \u201d\nthe next feline superstar planned to be unveiled to an adoring yorkshire public this easter will be an amur or siberian tiger called vladimir .\nit\u2019s clear that yorkshire tiger , despite being smaller than other operators , has a team dedicated to making this operation a roaring success .\nfrom the photos on the yorkshire tiger twitter account ( @ yorkstigerbus ) the livery looks nice . rumours are circulating that arriva are repainting the\nyorkshire tiger is getting what they deserve , grumpy staff , driving like drunk people , breaking the buses by driving so immature . . .\nseven single - decker buses have been destroyed by a fire at the yorkshire tiger depot at lowfields , elland , the huddersfield examiner has reported .\nthe subsequent arrival of tiger cubs would of course be the dream scenario for the ambitious team in yorkshire . it would be a vital stepping - stone to the ultimate goal of joining the amur tiger captive - breeding programme .\nthe bus industry is full of companies like yorkshire tiger ; employees are paid just enough to survive , while management are paid enough to live well .\nto celebrate national catch the bus week which commenced on 28 april , yorkshire tiger are offering all staff working at leeds bradford airport a chance to sample their services for free on friday 2 may , simply by showing their airport id to the yorkshire tiger driver on the three services . airport staff are also offered one third off all flying tiger monthly , quarterly and annual season tickets .\nyorkshire tiger offers great value local and inter urban bus services across north , south and west yorkshire and lancashire . we have 128 vehicles , delivering over 5 . 5 million customer journeys each year , from depots across the region .\ncheck upcoming arrival times , timetables and route on a map for any bus line by yorkshire tiger ( s . yorks . ) in yorkshire with moovit , the world ' s # 1 free public transport app for android & iphone\none of the airport scania ' s now has tiger fleetnames on centrebus livery .\na great yorkshire partnership was the theme for the launch of yorkshire tiger\u2019s rebranded service from leeds to leeds bradford airport . the new \u2018 flying tiger \u2019 operation , representing an investment of over \u00a30 . 75million by the operator , is a partnership between the arriva owned operator , the airport and metro \u2013 the west yorkshire ita , using new optare versa vehicles built locally in sherburn in elmet .\nthe 757 is operated from yorkshire tiger\u2019s leeds depot with a hand picked team of 14 drivers who have been issued with smart new uniform jackets matching the vehicles . the brand design has been undertaken by best impressions and features a new blue colour scheme with a leaping tiger wearing a pilot\u2019s cap and sunglasses . development work and driver training for the relaunched route has been undertaken by transportant solutions working with yorkshire tiger .\nbus lines in yorkshire by transdev keighley & district ( w . yorks . )\nbus lines in yorkshire by transdev keighley & district ( n . yorks . )\narriva buys out the remaining stake in centrebus holdings ( yorkshire ) and re - names the yorkshire operations . - secretleeds - history , culture and architecture in leeds\nof course there are real reasons for keeping yorkshire tiger and arriva\u2019s \u2018traditional\u2019 bus business in the county separate and primarily it is one of cost . while arriva yorkshire has a core commercial network , yorkshire tiger has an air of an entrepreneurial upstart . its bread and butter work are routes operated on behalf of local authorities and more marginal commercial operations . but wouldn\u2019t it have been much simpler and easier to bolt the business on to the arriva yorkshire operation ? gilbert parallels the situation with the supermarket industry .\nby the end of this year , the name huddersfield bus company will no longer be seen on the streets of west yorkshire . centrebus holdings has since been taken over by arriva as a separate subsidiary . as a break from the old ways , huddersfield bus company and centrebus\u2019 west yorkshire services will operate under the name of yorkshire tiger .\nthe place to post misallocations , breakdowns and unusual sightings related to buses in yorkshire .\nto launch the new buses , yorkshire tiger staff handed out free goody bags , candy floss and prizes alongside a dj performance where the new buses were showcased to the public .\na scania with the airport direct branding loads in the airport bus station for bradford . the leeds service behind is being worked by an optare tempo freshly refinished in yorkshire tiger\u2019s orange livery\nsome of you will know that these operations have been renamed yorkshire tiger , except that k line retains its name . could this be sold soon , to m travel for example ?\nchildren under five who can\u2019t travel for free can travel at a discounted rate throughout yorkshire .\nhence why the ex centrebus work is being kept as a different business to arriva yorkshire .\nuk : stagecoach supertram , sheffield , south yorkshire . inc meadowhall , herdings & city centre\nyorkshire tiger\u2019s 757 can drop you off right outside city square by leeds station for great train connections far and wide . here are a few of the major cities you can visit past leeds\nhow many buses have yorkshire tiger had go up in flames now ? more buses have been written off in this fleet than the whole of first wy , ay & transdev put together .\na tiger line picture for you seen departing hemel hempstead - friday 15 august 2008 .\nthe starting point was taking the orange from the existing centrebus brand as it was something that existing customers would already associate with the business . gilbert , working with nigel featham , the regional managing director of arriva\u2019s bus business in yorkshire , kicked around ideas with stenning during a morning meeting and from that the yorkshire tiger brand emerged . stenning notes that what has been created is witty , quirky and fun with buses sporting tiger print vinyls on a base coat of orange . this is continued to vehicle interiors with a bespoke tiger pattern moquette . when applied to some of the older vehicles in the yorkshire tiger fleet , it certainly creates a bright and welcoming interior .\nsimon finnie , managing director for yorkshire tiger , added :\nwe are delighted to be extending the timetable , and we are confident that our travellers will be pleased with the enhanced service .\nover the coming months the tiger blue brand will be rolled out to other k - line routes .\nsteve ottley , general manager for yorkshire tiger , said : \u201cwe are really excited about the extension of the yorkshire tiger family , and we are delighted to be trialling free wi - fi and usb power sockets on the 324 service . if this proves popular we will certainly look into rolling this out to other routes as we are committed to providing a good quality , local bus service for our customers . \u201d\nthe decision , by arriva yorkshire , has led to renewed calls for greater regulation of bus companies .\na petition was presented by councillor stewart golton to arriva yorkshire ' s commercial director , stuart bear .\nyorkshire tiger\u2019s depots are small compared to others . simon believes the company\u2019s ability to operate from smaller bases enables the company to win and retain contracts and focus on delivering quality customer service and allows good potential for growth\n* the yorkshire post\u2019s saturday magazine will be a hull uk city of culture 2017 special edition this weekend .\nthe 757 is one of three interurban links to leeds bradford airport previously branded airport direct . yorkshire tiger also operate the hourly 747 from bradford direct and the hourly 737 from bradford via shipley that continues to harrogate . metro provide some support for both services and support is also provided by north yorkshire county council for the 737 . as part of the upgrade of public transport links to the airport that commences with the 757 flying tigers , the existing scania single - deckers used on the 737 / 747 are being refurbished by arriva for yorkshire tiger .\nthis means that arriva will trade with 3 different names in huddersfield ! they will be pure arriva on routes like the 229 , yorkshire tiger on routes like the 80 and k - line on route 366 for example .\nhere you will find details of timetable information for yorkshire tiger services in barnsley . click on the appropriate link below to see the current timetable in pdf format . future service changes are also shown here when services are changing .\nhere you will find details of timetable information for yorkshire tiger services in doncaster . click on the appropriate link below to see the current timetable in pdf format . future service changes are also shown here when services are changing .\nhere you will find details of timetable information for yorkshire tiger services in bradford . click on the appropriate link below to see the current timetable in pdf format . future service changes are also shown here when services are changing .\na new survey of bus passengers in west yorkshire has revealed that 91 % are satisfied with their bus journey .\ni seem to recall that centrebus holdings came about originally because arriva were going to buy stagecoach ( ex yorkshire traction ) huddersfield and centrebus k - line , but then they decided to join forces for these takeovers . i am unsure why centrebus yorkshire cannot just become part of arriva yorkshire . maybe it still will in a few years .\nthe staff at the yorkshire wildlife park ( ywp ) have now had their heads turned by another top cat .\nidle , barnsley and honley are the smaller business units , but it\u2019s said that tiger operates best in smaller locations .\nwest yorkshire bus photos blog is licensed under a creative commons attribution - noncommercial - noderivs 3 . 0 unported license .\nas well as the usual single and concessionary fares , you can travel on yorkshire tiger\u2019s buses for \u00a34 . 40 , anywhere in the metro west yorkshire boundary . a weekly ticket will set you back \u00a315 . 00 , or \u00a310 . 00 for travel within the leeds green zone . all weekly passes and day saver tickets are available at half fare for children .\nuse our website to look at our timetables and our great value - for - money fares . catch up on the latest news , browse through our current employment opportunities and find out how you can get in touch with the yorkshire tiger team .\nthe new name and new look will be used for buses which used to be run under the centrebus and huddersfield bus company names . yorkshire tiger operates over 90 buses across huddersfield , halifax , dewsbury , wakefield , leeds , bradford and harrogate .\nthe offer is being provided as the tiger line serves wendover , which is near raf halton , a major military training base .\nthe cub\u2019s parents arrived at flamingo land in 2010 as part of a worldwide conservation effort to save the sumatran tiger from extinction .\na spokesman for yorkshire tiger told cbw that the optare versas previously used on the service have been moved to the 757 route and will be getting new liveries . fares have been slightly reduced and the operator has sent out leaflets offering half price return journeys .\nbesides being a good rebranding exercise , i would say that repainting the buses orange and applying vinyl tiger stripes would also be more cost effective . furthermore , buses leaving the tiger fleet could have their stripes peeled off with little or no painting required for future owners .\nbangladeshi tiger prawns coated in a spicy lahori pesto & tangy homemade yoghurt , it is then skewered with onions , peppers & tomatoes which compliments the taste of the succulent flavour of the tiger prawns . it is served with a summery cucumber , tomato & garden mint relish\nhowever , contrasting with this cheap but very cheerful approach for the main business is the newly launched flying tiger brand . it has been developed to bring together the network of services that connect leeds bradford airport and which were branded as airport direct in centrebus days . here the emphasis has moved away from the value proposition of the main yorkshire tiger brand to reflect a premium and high quality service .\ncharles johnson , head of planning development at lba , said : \u201cit\u2019s great to see further investment on the yorkshire tiger bus routes to and from the airport . i am confident our passengers will be pleased to travel on the new fleet of buses when arriving and departing lba . it\u2019s important for there to be a smooth , convenient and high quality journey for passengers accessing the airport , and we are pleased to work closely with the yorkshire tiger team \u2013 linking the airport to leeds , bradford and harrogate with ease . \u201d\nmost children aged five to 18 years can travel at a discounted rate throughout south yorkshire , with a child discount travel card .\naccording to its twitter feed on 26 december 2015 , flooding meant that services could not be run that morning . md of yorkshire tiger , thierry couturier , said , \u2018during the recent floods there were numerous bus routes affected across the region . where possible we tried to operate services with minimal disruption , however some yorkshire tiger buses were unable to run due to severe local weather conditions . communication with staff and customers is key during these times . we had a dedicated team focused on informing passengers by constantly updating our social media platforms . \u2019\nchildren under 18 can use a child dayrider ticket in south yorkshire ( under 16 in north derbyshire ) with a child discount card .\nhowever , last year peddle and his partners decided to sell their 60 % share in the joint venture , centrebus holdings , and this has brought about a unique opportunity for the group with the acquisition of those shares . while the hinckley - based operation is now managed by the arriva midlands business , the 125 - vehicle yorkshire operations have been relaunched with a distinct new identity and management team as yorkshire tiger .\nmoovit supports all lightrail , train , bus lines in yorkshire including line dtb . for each line find the line\u2019s route on a map , updated timetables , live arrival times to each stop or station and service alerts , so you know exactly how to get around yorkshire .\nmoovit supports all lightrail , train , bus lines in yorkshire including line 92 . for each line find the line\u2019s route on a map , updated timetables , live arrival times to each stop or station and service alerts , so you know exactly how to get around yorkshire .\nthere has been substantial investment into the refreshed new look , including luxury interiors with wood effect floors , new driver uniforms and \u2018blue tiger\u2019 seating .\nsimon finnie , yorkshire tiger managing director , said : \u201cwe are excited to upgrade our fleet with the introduction of brand new buses which are smart , stylish and comfortable , with e - leather seats , free wifi , usb sockets , wide entrances and properly designed luggage racks . \u201d\nthis is further proof that quality bus contracts are required for west yorkshire , so that bus companies cannot cut bus services at whim .\nchoose a region please select . . . north east yorkshire north west wales midlands beds and bucks herts and essex kent and surrey arrivaclick go\nselect a region please select . . . north east yorkshire north west wales midlands beds and bucks herts and essex kent and surrey green line\nsumatran tigers are almost extinct in their native island of sumatra , but a cub was born at flamingo land in north yorkshire on friday .\nyorkshire tiger has invested in its supervisory and management teams in each depot . meaning now that each depot has a dedicated manager and an operations manager who take ownership for that business , and who takes ownership of the service delivery , operations delivery and the well - being of the staff .\nmartijn\u2019s comments were echoed by tony hallwood , aviation development & marketing director at leeds bradford airport : \u2018we are pleased that yorkshire tiger are investing in their services to leeds bradford , offering passengers arriving at the airport by bus an improved start to their journey alongside benefiting from an enhanced schedule . \u2019\nother routes operated by yorkshire tiger include the 343 from halifax to huddersfield , which takes an equally circuitous route to its greater mancunian counterpart in mossley . this also includes the former k - line services to quarmby , and the 737 service from bradford interchange to leeds / bradford airport via guiseley .\nresolver is a totally free service that you can use to complain effectively . we are working with industry leaders , regulators and government to make your voice heard and improve customer service . however , if you ' d rather complain directly , you can use the above address to contact yorkshire tiger .\nfind out about our range of tickets available for children , young people , students , adults and families in our guide to stagecoach yorkshire tickets .\nfloods plagued many operations over the festive period . press reports abounded about buses\u2019 trials and tribulations during the challenging weather . one of the operators that faced adverse conditions on several fronts was arriva\u2019s yorkshire tiger , which experienced flooding in the vicinity of one of its depots and a damaging fire at another ,\ndescribed as a \u201clean and flexible local bus company\u201d by managing director simon finnie , yorkshire tiger is not only sharing some of the changes it has made recently , but also how it\u2019s using its size to its advantage , and the benefits of being a smaller contract focussed company within a large organisation .\narriva - owned centrebus holdings , as reported in cbw1104 , has launched a striking new \u2018tiger\u2019 brand with new - look buses ready to roar into action .\na live direct link to the special cubbing den at the tiger exhibit at the zoo has been set up so people can see the mother and cub .\nyou one day\u2019s unlimited travel in south and west yorkshire , derbyshire , nottinghamshire and gainsborough areas for just \u00a310 , for two adults and three children .\nin greater manchester , this will affect the scenic 528 service from rochdale to halifax via ripponden . instead of the white , orange and blue livery , yorkshire tiger\u2019s fleet will be all orange with black stripes at the rear . quite a departure from the norm , but one which could win over new passengers .\nof course aside from the launch of flying tiger , plenty of other things have been achieved since arriva gained control of the business . gilbert spreads out a document , titled \u2018yorkshire tiger\u2019s journey\u2019 , on the table of the leeds coffee shop where we\u2019ve been chatting . what\u2019s remarkable is just what has been achieved . alongside the more prosaic things like issuing new staff uniforms and identity cards , there are some big ticket items like the introduction of new ticket machines and the establishment of the new head office at elland . strikingly though , there\u2019s a checklist of items for the future . \u201cwe\u2019re only just over halfway through the first year , \u201d he adds . \u201cit\u2019s been exciting and extremely rewarding , but there\u2019s still more to do . this is only just the beginning for yorkshire tiger . \u201d\nsoon , the centrebus livery ( and the bus station ) will disappear from the 528 route , in favour of a more orange version , with tiger stripes .\nles motherby from hull with his vast collection of hull city shirts he has in his back bedroom holding the 1992 / 93 home shirt ( tiger stripes ) .\narriva yorkshire , meanwhile , has launched its own page on facebook in a bid to help passengers keep uo to date with the latest news and views .\nyou can get explorer tickets in yorkshire , derbyshire and nottinghamshire . it gives you one day\u2019s unlimited travel on the sheffield supertram and on our buses throughout :\ni guess its a way of placing a new identity without having to buy much new paint as yorkshire tiger looks to be a variation of the centrebus paint scheme . how long it actually lasts before it comes part of arriva yorkshire remains to be seen . k line by the way is unaffected and will remain as it is for now , while hinckley is now arriva midlands again . i suspect arriva\u2019s next purchase will be much closer to home from what i am lead to understand .\nencts concessionary travel pass holders can now travel to their hospital appointments before 9 . 30am free of charge on stagecoach buses in south and west yorkshire and chesterfield .\nbarry , i posted this for the information of any followers of the centrebus yorkshire operations . i know it in no longer part of centrebus and are ' stand\nthank you for the info , was wondering what that yx54 hbb was doing as nothing seems to have changed on it since it arrived months ago . i have heard that 340 and a leeds based bus are both away being repainted into yorkshire tiger livery so im assuming k line are staying separate again from the other 3 depots .\nthe sub - species of tiger is so highly threatened in the wild that the surviving population is thought to consist of no more than 400 in their final eastern siberia stronghold .\nwas talking to a guy from ripponden i know the other day , told me he was talking to a tiger driver on the x58 to rochdale , who told him tiger are going to start operating to oldham from halifax and create a circular , incorporating an oldham to rochdale section to connect with the x58 ! very interesting , and great news if this historic service is to be resurrected , but only low cost operators like tiger could do this , firsts costs are way to high now and innovation due to budget constraints lacking .\ni ' ve always thought denshaw should have a link with rochdale as the two are quite close by . maybe this possible tiger oldham to rochdale link will go via denshaw .\nunlike the lion story , where the main motivating factor behind the move to yorkshire was to give the animals the chance to see out their remaining days in comparative luxury .\nwelcome back flying tiger . we hope you all had a great weekend . matt , becca and jade are here to answer all of your questions this week from 8am - 6pm .\nwe are now signing off for the week flying tiger . we hope you have a great weekend . we will be back on monday at 8am to answer all of your questions .\nagreed , think it ' s time to put the tiger down , arriva dewsbury can take on their 262 route and wakey the 231 / 2 , the rest of their routes can go to first , but doubt they ' d want any of that rubbish ! it ' s a shame this whole operation has gone downhill since yorkshire traction was bought out .\ncan anyone supply a list of the buses taken from the centrebus fleets please ? ? hinckley i have done , it ' s the yorkshire ops i need updating . many thanks\non the launch of their new tiger line t1 service at wendover , buckinghamshire based woottens coaches have announced that all military personnel are permitted free travel anywhere along the route at any time .\ncentrebus holdings limited is a company set up earlier this year in which arriva has a minority holding ( of 40 % ) . it currently operates the huddersfield bus company in yorkshire .\nit ' s been a big year for big cats in south yorkshire . not content with the unprecedented recent arrival of a mere 13 lions rescued from frankly awful conditions in romania .\n\u201cit\u2019s been a busy few months , \u201d admits martijn gilbert , yorkshire tiger\u2019s business director , who was parachuted in from a business development role at the group\u2019s uk rail division , to lead the newly created operation . \u201ci moved up to leeds last summer and since then we\u2019ve acquired the business , relaunched and refocussed it . there haven\u2019t been very many quiet days overall . \u201d\ntony hallwood ( pictured ) , leeds bradford airport ' s aviation development director , said :\nwe are really pleased to see the introduction of the new timetable on the flying tiger bus service .\nto meet the luggage requirements of the airport service , yorkshire tiger have worked with optare on the design of the new easy access rack system installed over the front offside wheelarch , which also has facilities for ski storage behind the driver\u2019s bulkhead . the new buses feature free to customer wi - fi together with audio and visual next stop announcement facilities , making travel by bus easier for all .\nthe new look will be seen on its buses from tomorrow . for further information , their website is urltoken , and you can follow them on twitter under @ yorkstigerbus . furthermore , yorkshire tiger will be happy to share any pictures of their buses in action . there\u2019s no doubt that the guy from east of the m60 may contribute , and some appear on this microcosm of server space !\n\u201ctiger can operate as a free spirited , flexible local bus company and have the backing of a larger group which , for example , helps with securing new vehicles and for bidding , \u201d says simon .\noptare sales director john horn highlighted the importance of local customers to optare \u2018yorkshire buses for yorkshire people\u2019 and the company\u2019s ability to deliver customer specific requirements , referring particularly to the racks and power supplies . the latter have apparently already attracted interest from other optare customers . john also emphasised the fuel efficiency of the lightweight versa , expecting the new vehicles to deliver 12 - 13 mpg in service .\n\u201cwe\u2019ve a nice medium - sized business , \u201d explains gilbert , \u201cand the real core of it remains the more marginal services and tendered operations . with the airport network we have a chance to do something really different , but which reflects the core values of yorkshire tiger . it\u2019s still about value , it\u2019s still about quality , but it\u2019s a very different market from a customer point of view . \u201d\nthe buying of centrebus in yorkshire make sense on two points , not only do they acquire the routes they want but they also better operating bases to run these routes from in leeds and huddersfield .\nspeaking at the launch , martijn gilbert , business director for yorkshire tiger , said : \u2018we\u2019re delighted to be launching the new \u2018flying tigers\u2019 at the airport , we\u2019re confident that travellers will be really pleased with the new enhanced service . it\u2019s a really exciting time and we are proud to be playing an important part in making sure that passengers start and end their journey with a great , positive experience . \u2019\nthanks bus eireann , although i appreciate that the people questionning my speculation will know the area better than i do . i guessed that arriva were even less inclined to integrate k - line . m travel are a leading west yorkshire independent , albeit to the east of leeds , while tates travel are based in south yorkshire . another suitor for k - line could be tlc as they are based relatively nearby .\nas for re - naming the operation yorkshire tiger and not simply re - branding as arriva , i believe ( but please don ' t quote me ) that monopolies and mergers have a say in it somewhere along the line but also keeping the operation as a stand alone company means they don ' t have to offer the current employee ' s the same pay and conditions as they do to arriva employee ' s .\nthis part of my blog has some un - official fleet lists from the major operators in the west yorkshire area , i will try to keep them as up to date and as accurate as i can .\nthe leicestershire transport updates facebook page have said that centrebus ' s hinckley services will be taken over by arriva from monday . would imagine that the same will apply to centrebus yorkshire , if the reports are correct .\n\u201ci think it\u2019s really recognised now , that employee engagement is critical for keeping staff switched on and motivated , and there is a passion from those within the business \u2013 they really want tiger to succeed , \u201d he adds .\na range of flexible ticketing options is offered for flying tiger , starting at \u00a33 . 60 for a single journey , with euros accepted to help incoming travellers . metroday tickets are valid and tickets can be bought online in advance . leaving leeds city centre , flying tiger uses metro\u2019s a65 bus corridor to achieve a scheduled journey time of 37 minutes from leeds bus station to the airport . access to the airport bus station is barrier controlled to restrict unauthorised access .\ntiger revealed it will be working with northern rail , one of its sister companies , to have an integrated ticket system , whereby the rail network and bus services will combine to provide a more easily accessible transfer to the airport .\nsumatran tigers are classified as critically endangered , with approximately 300 left in the wild , down from 1 , 000 40 years ago . they are the rarest and smallest subspecies of tiger in the world , and have the narrowest stripes .\ni love the idea of yorkshire tiger , with the branding style no less influenced by trentbarton\u2019s efforts . or , staying with arriva territory , the sapphire brand on their route from chester to wrexham . could it be that they are starting to recognise local branding a bit more , either by creating a completely new image ( seen here ) , or reviving an old livery ( with first pmt\u2019s badgerline livery returning to some routes in stoke - on - trent ) ?\nif arriva were to put tiger down they ' d be stuck with a load of vehicles they would have to shift on . have to make a ton of staff redundancy ' s and pay all them off . as well as terminating leases on vehicles and depots they maybe be renting . unless tiger was losing money hand over fist then yeah it would be justified in putting bullet into the company and closing it down . however all you hear on here is rumours of this and the company is shite and their not doing this or they should be doing that . their new depot at wombwell has been up n running a few months so the tiger brand must be going in the right not the wrong direction !\nfenella\u2019s story actually begins more than 8000 miles away in south africa , where she was adopted by a family of circus performers and acrobats from yorkshire , the overends , in the late 1930s . while touring south africa with a traveling circus in 1939 , the overend family were offered two newborn circus tiger cubs to rear and eventually incorporate into their act . although one of the cubs died barely a week later , the other\u2014given the name fenella , or \u201cfeney\u201d for short\u2014survived .\n\u201cit\u2019s a small team of drivers who really want that business to work , and all the feedback we\u2019ve had from south yorkshire passenger transport executive ( sypte ) \u2013 who we operate the services on behalf of \u2013 has been positive .\nit says they will be managed separately from arriva yorkshire . i hope the k - line brand is retained . the hbc name could stay , but the name in elland and leeds as well as the livery would have to change .\nits long been known within the industry that they wanted certain routes in west yorkshire like the airport services and several services from huddersfield and wakefield to places like denby dale and holmfirth however they have been unsuccessful when tendering for these routes .\nthe birth of the animal on friday evening - whose sex is not yet known - was announced earlier than usual by flamingo land zoo in north yorkshire so children can come and see it before schools go back after the summer holidays .\ntiger put in a bid in for that contract based on new vehicles , based on enhancements made to the service , and where it could demonstrate a good business sense . for this , it could bid for capital expenditure money from its parent company .\nthe radio crackled into life . . .\nhe ' s in , but not happy !\nwe charged up to the tiger enclosure and on our arrival we could see the crate rocking , as a very angry vlad realised he had been tricked .\naccording to the\nwest midlands buses in photographs\nsite arriva have purchased the part share of cenrebus yorkshire and the whole of centrebus in hinckley , leicestershire . no other parts of centrebus are involved in arriva ' s partial takeover afaik . sconehead85\nthe tiger blue buses were launched on service 324 on the october 31 , operating the meltham and netherton route . buses will run up to every 20 minutes monday to saturday and the ticket price will be \u00a32 . 70 , providing great value for unlimited travel .\n\u201che said it was to signify the blood the players would be shedding in the cause of hull city . it could be seen as a tiger when it\u2019s shot \u2013 but you look back and it was a relatively successful period . we were promoted twice . \u201d\na mellow zingy coconuty dish , tiger prawns grilled in a spicy masala relish , the sauce is cooked with bay leaves , cinnamon , coconut , curry leaves , paprika , garlic & coriander . simply a treat for fish lovers medium may contain nuts or traces of nuts\nthere were checks en route to make sure he was ok and vladimir seemed to take the eight - hour road journey in his stride . unloading him in doncaster though was another tense experience . everyone , including the tiger , was a little bit tired and emotional .\nravey - arriva were already the major stake holder in centrebus holdings , they held a 40 % share along with two other company ' s , they have bought out their partners in the yorkshire branch of the operation but not the rest of the country .\nthe coach the gavin saw was east yorkshire motor services , volvo b12b scania levante . the working involves a 562 working from beverley then wait at vcs before running to bristol as an 040 , staying overnight in bristol and heading back home the following day .\nwell there is another thread that had a copy of the press release . it suggests the centrebus ops will be managed as part of arriva yorkshire , however will remain as a stand alone units - i guess will be along similar lines to wardle and arriva midlands .\narriva buses run in most uk towns and regions . we operate in the north west , north east , yorkshire , wales , the midlands , beds and bucks , herts and essex and kent and surrey . select your region to see what services operate in your area .\nray stenning of best impressions told cbw : \u201cit\u2019s a brand you can have fun with \u2013 light - hearted but with serious intent . a tiger is seen as an aggressive animal but it can also be seen as a cuddly animal , so it\u2019s a cuddly brand with a bit of bite to it .\naccording to the world wildlife fund , the world population of wild tigers is currently somewhere in the region of 3890\u2014a figure that\u2019s easily outstepped by the estimated 5000 to 10 , 000 tigers kept in captivity as pets in the backyards of america . big cat ownership is more heavily regulated in the uk than it is in the u . s . ( although it was once possible to buy lions in the pet department of harrods ) , but more than 70 years ago there was at least one pet tiger living in england\u2014in , of all places , the tiny village of holmfirth in rural west yorkshire .\nthe rebranded flying tiger service will operate on an increased frequency offering three buses per hour between leeds city centre , railway and bus stations to the airport . the majority of the service is operated commercially with support from metro enabling an increased provision of early and late journeys . a half hourly frequency is provided on sundays .\nmy thoughts exactly ! even so , this cheap and cheerful approach is most effective , no doubt enhanced by good choice of typography and the stripes at the rear . at least they\u2019ve not thought of putting a tiger at the back ( inspired by the badger which badgerline used to put on their buses ) as yet .\ni ' m sorry and this may be where you ' re coming from - this does smack of\nwe ' ve exhausted things that first may sell off . . . . . hey , let ' s have some speculation on arriva now\nfwiw , one of the best performing is arriva yorkshire !\ni currently work for yorkshire tiger , and agree that the buses are in need of some attention . the management don ' t appear to trained for the positions that they hold . i know first hand that the management don ' t like you suggest any improvements . the supervisors are to familiar with staff and have lost the respect of the employees . the senior management should check the depot cctv to get a look at the real world of the depot . restructuring work times and giving clear instructions and achievable targets will improve the company image . i have many ideas that will improve moral and so productivity from the cleaner to ceo .\nthe yorkshire wildlife park staff were keen to avoid having to dart vladimir , a risky procedure at the best of times . so , in conjunction with vladimir ' s current keepers in scotland , they have been training vlad for a number of weeks to walk into a secure crate for tit - bits of food .\nfive high specification optare versas are being added to yorkshire tiger\u2019s fleet for the enhanced operation with three completed in time for the launch event . the 11 . 7m cummins powered euro5 vehicles offer 38 esteban seats trimmed in eleather , consisting of 14 forward facing pairs of high back seats , a row of five seats at the rear , three inward facing seats over the front nearside wheelarch and two tip - up seats in the nearside wheelchair bay . gangway side armrests are specified for a number of seat pairs and , for the first time on an optare product , charging points offering both 240v three pin and usb connections are installed beneath eleven seat pairs .\n\u201cat heart we\u2019re a low cost operation . you could say that it would make sense to tack the business onto arriva yorkshire , but it wouldn\u2019t really work . when you take into account things like central overheads , it would be impossible for the business to make any sort of meaningful return . it needed a different approach to work . \u201d\nit led to the appointment of branding guru ray stenning of best impressions to create a new look and feel for the business . the purchase agreement meant that the centrebus name had to be phased out and the new yorkshire tiger brand aims to create the perception of something new and very different , unusual perhaps for a small low cost operation . \u201cwe wanted to create something different from the traditional bus operators in the area , \u201d adds gilbert . \u201csomething very visible that would convey some of the messages about what we wanted to do with the business . we wanted to look professional but also affordable , emphasising the fact that at heart we are a good value operation , and we wanted a uniquely local focus and feel . \u201d\nanyway back to the point , it ' s a crying shame we can ' t offer a critique in a more educated way , yes tiger has some issues and they have made some strides and will continue to do so , but come on ladies and gents defaming over 300 of their drivers is plainly so far on the end of the ridiculous scale it beggars belief .\nsorry to correct you andrew but it\u2019s the 737 what runs from bradford to lba via guiseley . the 757 runs from leeds to lba via the a65 through horsforth and rawdon then along harrogate road through the outskirts of yeadon . theirs also a 747 taking a more direct route from bradford via the a658 and yeadon to the airport . just to say not impressed with yorkshire tiger\u2019s website , up until yesterday the fares page was a cut and paste job from the old centrebus website , one of the botched up fares was a \u00a345 leeds weekly green zone ticket ! centrebus fares for nationwide travel were also listed ! this page has been corrected and improved significantly today however . the timetables page however is another cut and paste job from the old centrebus website , lets hope this is improved .\nthere would appear to be 2 possible problems with tiger running between oldham and rochdale unless it is intended to service roads not currently used by a bus . 1 ) first 409 running every 10 minutes day time mon - sat and every 15 mins day time sunday and less frequently at other times . 2 ) whist not serving the same route as the 409 there is a frequent tram service linking both locations ."]}
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", "topic": 10}], "title": "oxford bus company", "paragraphs": ["oxford bus company is built on 5 distinct values that define how we work .\nvintage bus running day sunday 29th july 2018 free vintage bus rides bus museum & oxford parkway station .\ntransform oxford - latest news issue 500 of the oxford bus page and ocbp .\nunder our red city brand , oxford bus company runs a comprehensive list of services in oxford , kidlington and abingdon .\nthe cityzone and south oxfordshire zone covers all oxford bus company and thames travel buses within . .\nsmartzone covers all oxford bus company , stagecoach and thames travel buses within the smartzone are . .\nin 2012 , we also joined the oxford smartzone system . in oxford you can purchase one ticket and take any stagecoach , oxford bus company or thames travel bus across the smartzone city network .\noxford bus company aims to provide the best possible service to the people of oxford whilst minimising our environmental impact on the historic city .\nthe cityzone covers all oxford bus company and thames travel buses within the cityzone area ( click t . .\nyou can also find out more about our parent company , stagecoach uk bus .\ncopies of the book can be bought from the oxford bus company , cowley house , watlington rd , oxford ox4 6ga . the cost is \u00a35 . 95 including postage . cheques should be made payable to\noxford bus company\n, it is also available in person from the oxford bus museum during normal opening hours .\nan official oxford bus company lanyard , ideal for helping to keep your card safe and handy when trav . .\noxford bus company director phil southall celebrating the arrival of new park - and - ride buses . picture richard cave\nwithdrawn by the oxford bus company in 2004 , she has spent the last 12 years working for two independent bus companies , most recently in cambridgeshire .\nnew vehicles in our area include enviro 400s for the brookes contract now operated by oxford bus . first day into service - 1st july 2009 - picture courtesy the oxford bus company .\nstaff at oxford bus company will walk out in a row over holiday and lieu days over christmas and new year .\nstagecoach in oxfordshire provides local bus services throughout oxford city and oxfordshire . it also operates the oxford tube coach service between oxford and london .\nthe key is a rechargeable travel smartcard that can save you time , money and hassle on all oxford bus company services .\n\u201canybody who uses oxford bus company for the whole or part of their journey to go to the hospital will be impacted . \u201d\noxford bus company has kept the people of oxford moving for the past 134 years . our services now span the width and breadth of oxford and take passengers to london , heathrow and gatwick airports .\nsouth oxfordshire zone covers all routes outside the cityzone operated by oxford bus company , plus many thames travel services operating in south oxfordshire .\nfor live updates on all oxford bus company services and the latest news and offers , you can follow us on facebook and twitter .\nthe livery design and marketing campaign in connection with this new fleet for the oxford bus company has been carried out by best impressions .\nin 1983 the operation was split into separate oxford and south midland units . the oxford bus company was allocated the oxford city services and the london routes , and south midland was allocated the remainder of the network . both companies were subject to management buyouts . the south midland company was soon resold to thames transit ( later stagecoach ) who introduced minibus competition , countered by the oxford bus company under the brand name oxford city nipper .\noxford bus company has confirmed its backing of oxford united for yet another season , by renewing as front of shirt sponsor of the women ' s team for a third season .\ncityzone & south oxfordshire zone offers local travel on oxford bus company and thames travel services within both areas . stagecoach services are not included .\noxford bus company provides extensive bus routes in oxford city and abingdon , luxury coach services to london and the airports , the brookesbus service , in partnership with oxford brookes university , and the prestigious park & ride service which connects five car parks to the city .\nearlier this month , the oxford bus company announced it had invested \u00a35m in a fleet of hybrid electro - diesel buses to be launched on oxford\u2019s park - and - ride routes .\nyoung people are entitled to a number of great discounts with oxford bus company . these include half price travel on all of our local services .\nwant to locate your bus ? click here to access our real - time bus tracking feature .\noxford bus company was acquired by go - ahead in 1994 . in 2011 it acquired thames travel and in 2012 carousel buses . now the company operates services in and oxford , including park and ride services , and coach services between oxford and central london and gatwick and heathrow airports .\ntravel on any oxford bus , thames travel or stagecoach bus within smartzone . weekly passes are great value starting at just \u00a316 a week !\nbus users uk can also help out if something unsatisfactory happens on your bus or coach journey , whether you ' re a member or not . if you have a problem on a bus or coach journey , please contact oxford bus company first . if you don ' t feel the company has resolved it to your satisfaction , contact bus users uk giving them as much detail as you can . visit the bus users uk website at www . bususers . org .\nour oxford city centre bus fleet is fully compliant with the requirements of the oxford low emission zone which was introduced in january 2014 .\nstagecoach oxford - clearance tests on a rainy night in oxford of 13 . 7m coach\nukbus 5007 represents fleet number 830 ( x13 oxf ) of oxford bus company . 830 entered service in december 2003 , to upgrade the x3 & x13 oxford \u2013 abingdon services . the bus was painted in a new and distinctive livery designed by best impressions .\nthe key is a rechargeable travel smartcard that can save you time , money and hassle on all oxford bus company services . sign up for the key today .\nthe key is a rechargeable travel smartcard that can save you time , money and hassle on all oxford bus company services . visit the key page for more details .\noxford bus company want to make travel on our buses easier for everyone . as a result we are constantly improving our service to ensure there is access for all .\nthe city of oxford and district tramways company was formed in 1879 and the first trams started running in 1881 .\non january 14 , 1914 , councillors agreed to issue 12 motor bus licences to morris and 12 to the tramway company .\nthe oxford bus company has invested \u00a31 . 5 million launching a fleet of 10 brand new mercedes benz citaro o530 buses on the kidlington corridor out of oxford ' s city centre . ( picture - phil ashworth )\ngo - ahead also operates the oxford bus company in oxford , but there are no overlapping routes with thames travel running through south oxfordshire and into berkshire , carrying 1 . 25 million passengers a year on 43 buses .\noxford bus company aims to provide the best possible service to the people of oxford whilst minimising our environmental impact on the historic city . 52 of our local buses use hybrid technology , one of the highest percentage of electric - hybrid buses in a bus fleet in the uk .\ncity council leader bob price said : \u201cwe are very pleased that oxford bus company has taken this opportunity to upgrade the fleet , with the opening of the westgate centre imminent .\noxford\u2019s park & ride is the easiest way to get into oxford city centre by car . our fast and frequent bus services operate daily until late evening .\noxford bus company is investing in the new fleet of 20 buses to encourage more people to use park - and - ride in the run - up to the shopping centre reopening .\nour plan is to restore her to the original red , white and blue oxford bus company & apos ; cityline & apos ; livery that she carried when new - as shown below .\nthe outgoing boss of bus company thames travel has promised it is business as usual after it was taken over by a major uk operator .\nin 2014 , stagecoach in oxfordshire and oxford tube employees selected local organisation helen & douglas house to become our official company charity .\nin 2012 oxford bus company won the \u2018express coach operator of the year\u2019 award at the uk bus awards for its airline coach service . in march 2013 they were awarded a 94 % journey satisfaction rating by customer focus , the second highest in the country .\nas vice president of the thames valley chamber of commerce group , phil southall , managing director of the oxford bus company , thames travel , carousel buses and city sightseeing oxford , and his colleagues strive to support and promote the thames valley business community .\nthe airline oxford - gatwick coach service is a frequent , award - winning service running between oxford . .\ncalls cost 13p per minute , plus your phone company ' s access charge .\ntoday the union accused the company of ' salami slicing ' workers ' pay .\nthe x90 oxford - london coach service is the most direct service running between oxford and london . wi . .\nthe man , who worked for the company for several years , said : \u201cif it were not for the drivers there would not be a bus service .\nwith 5 car parks located around oxford\u2019s ring road and fast and frequent bus services until late evening , the park & ride is the only sensible way to travel into oxford city centre .\nsnow causes disruption to bus and coach services in the oxford & chilterns area . nearly 100 pictures of buses and coaches in the snow\nthe first vehicle in the oxford bus museum collection was this 1949 aec regall iii , with willowbrook bodywork ( registration njo 703 ) .\ndevelopments on brookes bus with additional services announced . taxis entering gloucester green pose a hazard blunsdon ' s get a neoplan coach ex hallmark arriva , oxford bus and stagecoach - latest news all your news & contributions\nstagecoach was awarded the christopher ball memorial award for best performing company in stagecoach uk bus for our employees\u2019 consistently strong eco - driving performance for the third year running .\nthere is no insurance cover provided for loss , damage or injury where the bus company has not been negligent . personal travel insurance would provide passengers with such cover .\nthere are so many fantastic things to see and places to visit in oxford , many of which can be reached using our bus services .\noxford bus company operates a comprehensive network of services in the city , as well as express coach services to london and the airports . they also operate the brookesbus service in partnership with oxford brookes university , and the popular park & ride service which connects five car parks to the city centre .\noxford bus company has been at the centre of oxford life since 1881 . we operate a fleet of around 160 vehicles and employ 580 drivers , engineers and operational staff . being the integral part of the community that we are , we feel it is important to give something back wherever we can .\nthe running of the museum ( reg no : 1667 ) is the responsibility of a company limited by guarantee : the oxford bus museum trust limited . registered no : 4228899 . it has charitable status as a registered charity , no : 1088389 .\nwe have a great squad for this season , pre - season is going well and everyone is eager to get started . with oxford bus company on - board hopefully more supporters will be able to come along to matches and cheer us on .\nit will be a good opportunity to make a twin stagecoach in oxfordshire bus model set with ukbus 1036 and ukbus 1025 representing the common street scene in oxford .\nfirst pictures of the new branding for stagecoach route 1 historical references to wycombe bus coms in the ' 70s . tony blackburn switches on the christmas lights in oxford\nrecently , the oxford bus company have replaced some of its older buses with the mercedes - benz o530 citaro . another 11 arrived at the end of 2006 ; these were\neuro v\n, a higher specification than at that date demanded by european emission standards .\na history of the county of oxford : volume 4 , the city of oxford . originally published by victoria county history , london , 1979 .\nhe started a motor bus service between the two railway stations and cowley in december 1913 .\neuro bus expo 2006 a selection of pictures from the show and thoughts from your editor .\nin last week ' s issue i mentioned that oxford bus were publishing a book to commemorate the 125 years of public transport in oxford . thanks to phil ashworth i have had a review copy and hereunder give my thoughts on this book .\narriva - wycombe update and thames valley line revealed carousel uses loan citaro a new fleet list for heyfordian stagecoach oxford introduces tridents on the witney 100 service oxford bus and thornhill the damascus project , report and pictures . all your news & contributions\nthe cityzone extra product is a cheaper option for those travelling between abingdon and oxford , with the added flexibility of making other journeys around oxford city .\noxford mail : postcard marked passing of oxford ' s trams ; 10 : 00am monday 15th march 2010 ; oxford and district tramways bill . ( by order . ) hc deb 22 july 1914 vol 65 cc591 - 9 591\nafter strike action was announced yesterday mr southall told the oxford mail the company had made four separate offers to unite which had all been rejected by the union on behalf of its members .\ntwo weeks later , morris handed his licences to the tramway company , and the trams were consigned to history .\nthey will inform passengers about what services will run , with the company ' s website to be updated regularly .\n\u201cbut the biggest impact will be on routes where there is no stagecoach service in parallel . bus users oxford hopes there will be a reconciliation between staff and management . \u201d\nsorry , our collection is not available for hire . nostalgia travel is an oxfordshire - based bus company that have a fleet of heritage buses & coaches that are available to hire during the spring and summer .\nmegabus astromegas enter service in italy buses and coaches which have left oxford are pictured with the new operators bus travel at risk yorkshire visit & buses at gaydon by marcus lapthorn lytham st . annes rally and blackpool by geoff cunliffe a visit to eire by gary seamarks bracknell by gavin francis developments at polski bus coach & bus at the nec showbus 2015 - first report\nthe city of oxford motor services ltd , registered address 3rd floor , 41 - 51 grey street newcastle - upon - tyne ne1 6ee . registered company number : 91106 registered in england & wales\nany official points of view from the bus companies mentioned , or indeed any other official body .\nthe buses also have five different slogans on the rear of each bus which are shown below .\noxford bus company managing director phil southall said :\nthere is a real buzz around women ' s sport in the uk this summer , following the incredible achievements of the england cricket and football teams . they are rightfully getting the recognition they deserve and it makes us even prouder to support oxford united women and we look forward to backing the team again this season .\ngeneral manager , exciting new opening - up to \u00a336 , 000 \u2013 oxford location : oxford salary : up to \u00a336 , 000 are looking for an exciting challenge with a company that really cares about what they do ? i am looking to speak to experi . . .\nthe partnership has really developed and the team love travelling to away games on the oxford bus coaches , the support really does make a massive difference on so many levels .\nduxford 2011 on record fleet news and the transfer of some tridents from oxford bus to thames travel update on blackpool and its ' new trams by geoff cunliffe bus service updates in mk by harold atkins marcus lapthorn visits cambridge busway cambridge busway is not all a bed of roses by mike walker bedfordshire by john hammond john marsh visits oxfordshire in pictures ensign bus running day at lakeside by mike penn stagecoach successes in bus awards megabus introduces more services in the u . k .\nthe city of oxford motor services ltd , registered address 3rd floor , 41 - 51 grey street newcastle - upon - tyne ne1 6ee . registered company number : 91106 registered in england & wales .\nfew tears were shed when the horse - drawn trams disappeared from oxford\u2019s streets .\na horse - drawn tram system first operated in oxford from 1881 . [ 4 ] its operation was taken over in 1906 by the city of oxford electric tramway company ltd . this did not in fact electrify the tramway , but over the period 1913 - 14 , and under threat of competition from william morris ( later lord nuffield ) , replaced the trams by daimler motor company buses . [ 5 ]\nin august 2016 we bought & apos ; flo & apos ; ( n605 fjo ) - pictured right on arrival at our museum site . she is a 1995 volvo b10b with plaxton & apos ; verde & apos ; bus body . one of 28 delivered new to the oxford bus company in november 1995 . she worked mainly on the route 2 group of routes between barton the city centre and kidlington .\nthere are five park & ride sites , all within a fifteen minute bus journey of the centre .\ncreated in 1987 as go - ahead northern during the privatisation of the national bus company . go north east now provides services in and around newcastle upon tyne , northumberland , durham , gateshead , sunderland and the surrounding areas .\nto celebrate the partnership , members of the women ' s team will officially open oxford bus company ' s recently opened gloucester green travel shop and customer lounge in the city ' s coach station before travelling to court place farm together by coach for their pre - season friendly against bristol city on 17th september .\nthis market comprises all our uk bus operations outside london . while most services are operated on a commercial basis , some tendered services , such as school bus contracts , are operated on behalf of local authorities .\nat the oxford bus museum we tell the story of bus and coach travel around oxfordshire over the last 130 years . our exhibits include a historic preserved horse - drawn tram , motor buses , coaches and a wide selection of artefacts - including bus stops , ticket machines , timetables , posters and staff uniforms . we also have lots of fantastic photos illustrating our diverse public transport history through the ages .\nthe brookesbus links the main university sites and halls of residence with oxford city centre .\nabingdon , didcot , kidlington , oxford . express services to london , heathrow , gatwick\nas part of the ever - growing partnership , oxford bus company will provide the coach travel for all of the team ' s away games . the women ' s team kick off their eagerly awaited wsl2 league campaign at their new home at court place farm , marsh lane , marston , against sheffield on 24th september .\n* calls cost 12p per minute plus your phone company ' s access charge , charges from other providers or mobiles may vary .\nin april 2015 a planned obc strike was called off days before after the company reached an agreement with union members over pay .\nplease remember to include details of the route , date and time of the bus journey you were on .\ngo - ahead is a leading bus operator in the uk both in and outside london . we also operate bus services in singapore and dublin . around two million passenger journeys are made on our services every day .\nthe oxford bus company fleet now has a total of 27 citaros including 3 for park & ride , 7 for the x3 to abingdon and 7 for use on various other routes including the 15 . all are dual door except for the second batch , mainly used on the x3 , which are 42 seat single door models .\nthe oxford bus museum has its origins in the oxford bus preservation syndicate , which was set - up 50 years ago in 1967 by a group of bus enthusiasts . they had the foresight to see that buses and coaches of significance to previous generations should be saved and preserved for future generations to enjoy ( before they were lost for all time ) . beginning with just one vehicle ( pictured opposite ) - which can still be seen and ridden on today - the collection grew until permanent premises were needed .\nthe company will distribute 25 , 000 leaflets across the city tomorrow and over the weekend ahead of further strike action planned for monday .\ndue to unexpected family commitments i have been unable to fully complete this issue beyond the section on first bus .\nalso the double - decker fleet includes 31 scania n230ud with alexander dennis enviro400 bodywork used for brookes bus services .\nit is a dennis trident with alexander alx bodywork . registration t113 dbw , this was one of twenty that the oxford bus company took delivery of in 1999 to upgrade the city & apos ; s & apos ; park & ride & apos ; network . they were the city & apos ; s first low - floor double deck buses .\nwe have been independently found to have the best value bus fares in britain four times . a recent survey carried out by consumer group transport focus found that bus passengers rated stagecoach as the best value major operator in the country .\nwell done to everyone who has bought an x90 ticket during july . so far you ' ve raised an astounding \u00a31 , 332 for helen and douglas house ! the oxford bus company are donating 50p for every x90 return or period return ticket you buy this month - so travel to london and help this great cause ! find out more : urltoken\nthe company has been sold for an undisclosed sum as mr wright is nearing retirement and will step down before the end of the year .\nthis has gone some way to helping the company reduce fuel consumption and co2 emissions by as much as 39 % in 2013 / 14 .\nplease help us raise the funds we need to restore more heritage vehicles and keep offering regular vintage bus ride s .\n\u201cin addition , increased walking distances to alternative stops made bus services less attractive , particularly for those with limited mobility .\nguy writes to send a picture of the latest offering on the model front related to oxford .\nthames transit ltd and midland red ( south ) ltd trade as stagecoach oxfordshire and oxford tube .\nthe u . k . telegraph company , with an office in st . aldate ' s street , and the electric and international telegraph company were in operation in oxford by 1861 , ( fn . 225 ) but in 1870 the post office took control of the telegraph service , and the telegraph office was transferred to the post office in the town hall . ( fn . 226 )\noxford united ' s first team might not have a game tomorrow , but you can still get your football fix as both the youth team and oxford united women have home games over the weekend .\nshe & apos ; s now on - show in our main bus museum hall . her front dash is pictured below .\nbecome a member of the oxford bus museum and you can help preserve oxfordshire & apos ; s rich transport heritage and also contribute to presenting our collection to the public . membership is just \u00a320 a year ( adult ) .\nproposals were put forward in 1902 to electrify and extend the system , but opposition from oxford university , which feared overhead cables would damage the character of its historic buildings , and the reluctance of the tramways company to spend money , meant nothing happened .\nsales team leader location : oxford salary : doe the client : our client has created a new position for an ambitious and driven natural leader to join their very well - established company which has been respected in the industry for many ye . . .\nthe x90 is a direct coach service that takes you from oxford to london in around 100 minutes .\ntimetables for oxford tube services can be viewed online by visiting the tube times section of the site .\nlocal buses serving the campuses and halls of oxford brookes university ( previously run by stagecoach oxfordshire ) .\ngo - ahead\u2019s rail operation is the busiest in the uk , responsible for around 35 % of all train passenger journeys . we are also the largest operator of bus services in london , running around a quarter of london ' s buses . outside of london , our regional bus services account for around 7 % of the uk market . we also run bus services in singapore .\noxford tube services leave from and arrive at strategic locations within oxford and london . full details of our departure and arrival points , including maps , can be found in the tube stops section of the site .\nbus bosses believe thursday ' s strike will not be as bad as first feared after drivers were drafted in to help out .\nbut the company ' s managing editor phil southall said :\nwe have drummed up significant numbers of drivers from other companies to try and minimise disruption .\nthe union claimed drivers could lose up to \u00a3100 a shift after the company said it would not pay more for shifts on december 27 and january 2 .\nadam green visits lincolnshire latest on operators in our area by john hammond oxford tube coaches return to bicester megabus gets new astromega double deck coaches for uk services motts buys crusader tours wellglade buys felix buses third round of green bus funding .\nthe airline oxford - heathrow coach service is a frequent , award - winning service running between oxfor . .\noxford united women scored a last - minute wonder strike to earn a deserved draw against doncaster rovers belles .\npayment for oxford tube services can be made using most major credit and debit cards , including visa and switch .\nthis pvc wallet fits two cards , with a high quality print advertising the oxford key and x90 oxfor . .\nthere has never been a better time to join the fans who watch oxford united from executive boxes every week .\noxford tube wins express coach operator of the year 2011 at uk bus awards 9th december sees the end of bendi buses in london with pictures from gavin francis and malcolm crowe . changes to operators on national express routes - arriva and classic leave the family\nour companies are significant contributors to public transport infrastructure . over one billion passenger journeys are undertaken on our bus and rail services each year .\nservices will start in autumn 2018 ; over the next few months we will be recruiting bus drivers and other roles across various business functions .\ngo - ahead singapore entered the bus market in 2016 having been awarded the contract to operate 25 routes in the loyang district of singapore .\nthe return of the open - top service coincided with our centenary year and to commemorate the formation of the east kent road car company in 1916 , the bus featured the original east kent maroon and cream colours . the design also included a series of images of some of the key attractions along the route .\nthe oxford fire - brigade installed a telephone , the first recorded in oxford , in 1877 . ( fn . 227 ) an exchange was opened by the south of england telephone company at no . 54 cornmarket street in 1886 , and by 1889 there were 55 subscribers . in 1890 the company was taken over by the national telephone company , which transferred the exchange in 1895 to nos . 5\u20136 magdalen street . the post office took over the exchange in 1912 . in 1926 an automatic exchange was opened in pembroke street , followed by exchanges at cowley and headington ( 1928 ) , summertown ( 1931 ) , and boars hill ( 1937 ) . the pembroke street exchange was transferred to speedwell street in 1959 . ( fn . 228 )\ninsurance is purchased by the company in accordance with our legal responsibility . all legal liabilities to third parties , to include damage to property and personal injury , are covered .\n\u00a9 2017 the go - ahead group plc . registered address : 3rd floor , 41 - 51 grey street , newcastle upon tyne , ne1 6ee . company number : 02100855\nbecause he had no licence , he could not collect fares \u2013 passengers had to buy coupons from shops and hand them in on the bus .\nour environmentally friendly bus services operate across east kent and east sussex , with a few services extending to tunbridge wells and maidstone in west kent .\nthe airline is a day and night airport coach service , taking you direct to heathrow and gatwick airports from oxford .\n237 . oxf . tramways act , 42 & 43 vic . c . 193 ( local and personal ) ; company prospectus in bodl . 232865 b 15 ( 10 ) .\nin january , our herne bay operations relocated to a modern , ' state of the art ' depot at eddington lane . the new \u00a35 . 5 million depot is equipped with full vehicle maintenance facilities , bus and staff parking , bus wash , driver training facilities and staff and office space .\nin july , our open - top bus returned to the thanet coast after an absence of nearly 25 years . the number 69 bus operated a new route between ramsgate , boating pool and broadstairs , stone bay for a six week period during the summer , proving popular among both locals and tourists .\nx90 : we are suffering delays oxford bound due to a traffic delay coming into london . three coaches are currently ma\u2026 urltoken\nwe provide free wi - fi for all passengers on our buses in the city , oxford tube and stagecoach gold services .\nfor many years most of the buses operated by the city of oxford motor services ltd were built by aec of southall .\nxford bus celebrates 125 years of service to the city . green road traffic changes open early - pictures from gavin francis work starts at thornhill park & ride in preparation for the new bus station derek doling sends a 1985 picture of a trathens neoplan at vcs red rose and an mpd dart on the 275\nautopay is the hassle free way of keeping your ' key ' smartcard topped with cityzone via monthly payments . ideal for regular passengers on our bus services .\noxford brookes students with a brookeskey can enjoy discounts on return journeys to heathrow or gatwick . visit the brookeskey page for details .\nwe & apos ; re just 10 minutes from oxford rail station by train . services run daily , each hour . visit urltoken\ncalling all runners ! fancy running 13 . 1 miles around our wonderful city in october with one of our free oxford half\u2026 urltoken\nstore manager - westgate , oxford we\u2019re currently looking for a business minded , confident leader with spirit and passion in line with our products , people and values to join our store in westgate , oxford as store manager . our store managers ar . . .\nflagship store manager oxford \u00a345k + bonus + benefits + industry leading career opportunities you are the kind of retailer that . . .\nmanaging director john wright has sold the company to the go - ahead group , but has pledged that all 90 jobs at its wallingford base are safe and fare structures will remain the same .\nhe said :\nif i am scrooge the unite is the artful dodger , pickpocketing the company for things its members are not entitled to and trying to mislead members of the public .\ngo - ahead is a leading bus operator in the uk , both in and outside london . over two million passenger journeys are made on our services every day\n\u00a9 2018 \u00a9 2010 the city of oxford motor services ltd . the key is a registered trademark of the go - ahead group plc . for more information click here . the city of oxford motor services limited privacy statement . website designed & developed by imaginet .\nour buses also go as far as brackley and the popular oxford tube coach service takes people to london all day , every day .\n\u201cthis confidence is reflected in the purchase of the new fleet , and we hope the people of oxford like what we\u2019ve done . \u201d\noxford was one of the last cities to lose its horse - drawn trams . arguments had raged for years over what should replace them .\nthere are so many fantastic things to see and places to visit in oxford . many of which can be reached using our city services .\narts withdrawn for modifications buses in guernsey official virgin trains pictures of the new mk link coaches pictures of bus routes soon to change or disappear in the witney area more pictures , this time oxford , from ben morroll . . . and ben morroll visits bicester rml 2289 again a model of a green line 10t10\nmetrobus was acquired in 1999 . it runs a network of routes across sussex , surrey and kent including the fastway bus rapid transit service in the gatwick and crawley area .\nrole profile job title : dual fuel smart team coach responsible to : field team manager location : oxford salary : \u00a331 , 000 plus bonus are you a senior smart meter engineer looking to make the next step up ? perhaps you ' ve hit the ceiling at your current company ? we ' re looking for technically sound , expe . . .\npreston bus sold to rotala for \u00a33 . 2m design approaches for frideswide square in oxford latest psv circle g list for berks and oxon reviewed malta update and news two interesting loans to stagecoach in oxfordshire first views of stagecoach influence on their london operation two readers visit swindon and report in pictures spotting notes from many readers\nthe strike action comes after go - ahead group , which owns obc , said a fall in passenger numbers across its bus business was partly doen to the westgate centre redevelopment .\nwe have two travel shops located in oxford city centre . here you can top - up your key , purchase tickets and get travel information .\nwe also have a unique collection of 40 vintage bicycles , including a penny farthing . it wouldn & apos ; t be oxford without bikes !\nby the end of 2017 / 17 , 58 % of stagecoach departures from oxford city centre were operated with buses fitted with euro 6 engines .\nfrom sunday 08 / 04 / 18 the oxford tube london - bound coaches will be picking up from both s4 and s2 in speedwell street .\nwe reserve the right to request that you open any article of luggage for inspection by the driver or other company officer in your presence if , for reasons of security , it is considered necessary to do so .\ntransport for london ( tfl ) tenders contracts to bus operators which run individual bus routes in london for five to seven years . operators , which are responsible for their own vehicles and depots , are paid through gross cost contracts on a revenue per mile basis . tfl sets routes and service frequency , while the mayor of london is responsible for setting fares .\nsince it was founded almost three decades ago , go - ahead has transformed from a small bus operator in north east england to one of the uk\u2019s leading providers of passenger transport .\ngo - ahead is a high quality transport operator with an industry leading position in the bus and rail sectors . we operate in a market that has many long term fundamental strengths .\nthe book , whilst rather small to reflect the 125 years in detail is nevertheless a must for all who love oxford , historians and enthusiasts alike .\nkey benefits offers smartcard holders great discounts at various locations in oxford . benefits are available at a number of caf\u00e9s , shops , restaurants & theatres .\noxford tube offers great value for money . the full range of options including flexible passes can be viewed in the tube fares section of the site .\nafter completing your payment you will be sent an email from both worldpay and from oxford tube . these emails will confirm full details of the transaction .\nwe specialise in collecting , restoring and running buses and coaches that spent most of their working lives in oxford city or serving the public of oxfordshire .\nmanaging director phil southall said : \u201cwe are confident that with the opening of the new westgate centre oxford will bounce back and be stronger than ever .\na depot in leopold street , which had been used for the horse - trams , was inadequate by 1924 , and a new garage on the cowley road was acquired , replacing the old depot completely by 1927 . the company ' s offices moved in 1922 from queen street to no . 138 high street , which included a waiting - room and parcels office , and outside which most bus services terminated . traffic congestion , however , forced the removal of the bus station to castle street in 1930 and to the former cattle - market in gloucester green in 1935 . ( fn . 250 )\ntop up online and your key card will be ready to collect on our on - bus ticket machines within 3 hours ! unfortunately products cannot be collected on stagecoach services at this time .\nif you have purchased a tube pass of 7 days or more or a tube 12 pass , you will be sent a ticket to show to the driver when you board the bus .\nvanbrugh house hotel the vanbrugh house hotel is a boutique hotel in oxford , nestled behind oxford ' s main street , so our guests are immediately immersed in its elegant architecture , scholarly buzz , winding rivers and countless age - old treasures . small and intimate yet intensely stylish , the vanbr . . .\ncityzone is an affordable and convenient way of travelling around oxford on our buses . weekly passes are great value starting at just \u00a314 . 50 a week !\nwe have a company green team with members representing different job roles from all of our seven depots . the team has been given special training and looks at each depot\u2019s energy , recycling and sustainability performance and suggests areas for further improvement .\nyou can now travel cash free on all city , park & ride , brookesbus , x90 oxford - london and the airline services to heathrow and gatwick airports .\nstore manager \u00a3competitive + plus benefits oxford : cornmarket 56 push your knowledge to the limit at ee , we want to become the # 1 f . . .\none former driver , who asked to remain anonymous , told the oxford mail morale had been destroyed among staff due to issues with disciplinary procedures and working conditions .\nkeeping our buses clean and safe is a twenty - four hour job . each bus is cleaned inside and out every day and every three weeks they get a full check by our engineering team .\nmodel represents stagecoach in oxfordshire 18394 ( kx55 tln ) . this is the second stagecoach in oxfordshire adl alx400 - bodied trident model that cmnl produced . the previous one is ukbus 1026 with brookes bus colours .\nmr wright said : \u201cthames travel will operate as a separate company within the group and will continue to be based in wallingford . the intention of the new owners is to continue to grow the firm and it is really good news for everyone . \u201d\na new \u00a34 . 5m fleet of purple park - and - ride buses will roll out across oxford next month to prepare for the reopening of the \u00a3440m westgate centre .\ncontactless travel could be in place on every bus in britain by 2022 under ambitious multi - million - pound plans being developed by the country\u2019s major transport groups , it was announced today ( 12 january 2016 ) .\neach one of the billion journeys taken on our services every year is important to us . our focus is on helping people move around , getting to where they want to be using our bus and rail operations .\nthis 1957 aec regent v , with park royal bodywork , ( registration 956 ajo ) is typical of the sort of open platform double - deck , front engined bus that operated around oxford city in the 1950 & apos ; s and 1960 & apos ; s . conductors were essential on these buses , as the driver sat separate from passengers .\nall aboard - fares please !\nyou can now travel cash free on all city , park & ride , brookesbus , thames travel , x90 oxford - london and the airline services to heathrow and gatwick airports .\nluxottica retail uk we are an italian company , with our global head office based in milan . we enjoy a presence in more than 130 countries with over 70 , 000 employees . we manufacture , market and distribute a collection of luxury frames and . . .\n\u00a9copyright 2001 - 2018 . this site is part of newsquest ' s audited local newspaper network . a gannett company . newsquest ( midlands south ) ltd , loudwater mill , station road , high wycombe , buckinghamshire . hp10 9ty | 3223511 | registered in england & wales\nto provide the highest quality of commissioning , repair and maintenance service principally of fire detection systems and secondarily of company and third party products in an efficient and professional manner , continually meeting or exceeding given performance targets as directed by the regional service manager . the . . .\nit has re - committed to the club by becoming the official travel partners and front of shirt sponsors of the home and away shirt of oxford united ' s women ' s team .\nandy cook , manager of the oxford united women\u2019s team , said :\nwe are fortunate to have such backing from one of the county ' s most recognisable and community spirited brands .\nthe link between william morris founder of morris motors ( who later became lord nuffield ) and buses in oxford , can be traced to 1913 when he and a partner started the first motorbus service in the city . 2013 was a significant year for us . a double centenary celebration - 100 years of motorbuses in the city of oxford and 100 years of car manufacture in cowley .\nthe buses replace a batch of volvo b10bs with plaxton verde bodies which joined the company between late 1995 and early 1997 . these buses have served the route faithfully over the intervening years . their replacement allows them to be cascaded on to other routes which in turn allow the withdrawal of 10 volvo b10bs with ncme paladin bodywork . these buses joined the fleet from london service in 1997 having spent 4 years working the 88 clapham omnibus route in the capital . most have been sold for further service to solent blue line a fellow company with the go - ahead group .\noxford united share our values of supporting the local community we serve and embracing community spirit and diversity and so it has been a natural progression for us to enhance the partnership this season .\nwe have a mixture of buses from smaller single deck buses to larger double deck coaches used on our gold services into oxford . we also run a number of hybrid buses on our city network .\nin the first of two big home games for oxford united women , the side take on brighton & hove albion women at court place farm this sunday ( 2pm kick off ) in wsl 2 .\nluggage locker storage may not be available on certain local services operated by coaches . if in doubt contact oxford tube customer services for assistance . you remain responsible for any items you bring . you may not be allowed to travel if , for example , the available space for carriage of luggage is already full or , if , in the opinion of the driver , your luggage or belongings will block gangways and access to emergency exits on the bus .\n18394 is one of three vehicles which carry supplementary branding for the bicester duo ticket which was introduced during 2007 . the ticket allows two people to travel from bicester to oxford for the price of one .\nsouth midland name reappears with weavaway wonderful old leyland olympian gives good service on wycombe route 32 stagecoach orders for 2013 snow and floods mar january 2013 . memories of the stratford - oxford service by richard sharman\nbelow the picture was the following rhyme : no more jolting , no more rumbling no more citizens of oxford grumbling i went so slow , they must go fast morris has come , goodbye to the past .\nall stagecoach in oxfordshire buses and oxford tube coaches now run on b30 fuel - a fuel blend consisting of 30 per cent biofuel and 70 per cent standard diesel , cutting emissions by up to 22 % .\nmore pictures of the new oxford tube obc park & ride tridents get super rear ads arriva route changes in our area arriva olympian refurbs return - first pictures vodafone function at blenheim palace draws nearly 200 coaches .\nfrom 1880 through to 1914 these horse trams provided oxford city with its first regular public transport network . then in 1914 all the horse trams were withdrawn to be replaced by\nmodern\npetrol engined motorbuses .\nthe easiest route to the championships this year from oxford is to purchase a through ticket on the x90 coach ! it\u2019s fast , frequent and comfortable - and with one easy change at marble arch , really convenient .\nthe return of the fa wsl continental tyres cup sees fa wsl 2 side oxford travel to solihull on tuesday 11th october ( kick - off 7 . 45pm ) for a clash with fa wsl 1\u2019s birmingham city .\ntemplate : update the fleet consists approximately 168 operational vehicles as of july 2012 , consisting a wide variety of bus makes and types . the fleet is about 56 % single - deck and 19 % double - deck . coaches make up around 25 % of the fleet ."]}
{"id": 53799, "summary": [{"text": "the rock creek railway was one of the first electric streetcar companies in washington , d.c .", "topic": 19}, {"text": "it was incorporated in 1888 and started operations in 1890 .", "topic": 12}, {"text": "after expansion , the line ran from the cardoza/shaw neighborhood of d.c. to chevy chase lake , maryland .", "topic": 19}, {"text": "on september 21 , 1895 , rock creek railway purchased the washington and georgetown railroad company and the two formed the capital traction company . ", "topic": 34}], "title": "rock creek railway", "paragraphs": ["beautiful green serpentine rock , the official state rock of california , is abundant .\nwalk through bush lined corridors , past foaming rapids , and over historic railway formations .\nthe rock creek railroad is a realistic version of a fictional railway running from georgetown , d . c . , to rockville , maryland , along the bed of rock creek about 1900 . apart from the two towns at each end of the line , the scenery is rural , forested , and rocky .\nno matter what its origin , alum rock park lost a rare treasure when the rock was mined .\nphotograph of the calvert street bridge over rock creek , about 1912 . robert truax collection . cchs 2008 . 143 . 08 .\ntrying to capitalize on its enormous investment in the park , the peninsular railway hyped the big rock and erected a sign indicating that it was the \u201calum rock meteor\u201d and that it weighed an estimated 2 , 000 tons .\nwaiting room and office , rock creek railway , chevy chase lake , designed by lindley johnson . photo from a 1914 report , capital traction company . from a slide donated by robert truax . cchs 2008 . 144 . 05 .\nthe alum rock railway line into the park switched from steam engines to electric during the great push for electrification and expansion of the bay area railroad system in 1901 .\nthough there is no \u201calum rock\u201d in alum rock , there is a richness of rocks and minerals in its dramatic formations .\naccording to the report of the b . c . department of mines for 1928 , placer miners working the sands of rock creek had looked for the source of the creek\u0092s gold since the 1860s . in 1884 , outcropping from the granite - gneiss walls of the creek\u0092s gulch , the\nthis ride goes over historic railway formations \u2013 there may be sharp or rusty metal remnants along the track .\nthe community languished on the fringes of the industrial world for only six more years , however . in 1910 the kettle valley railway began building up the valley for which it is named , pushing its steel past rock creek on february 8th , 1911 .\nagents for the land company bought more than 1 , 700 acres of land along the route that they planned for connecticut avenue and the rock creek railway . construction of the new road , railway , and the bridges crossing rock creek at calvert street and the klingle valley was an immense and expensive infrastructure project . on september 18 , 1892 , the first streetcars traveled from 7 th street to the end of the line at chevy chase lake , just south of the b & o railroad spur that ran towards georgetown .\nby the time the alum rock railway company had a viable route into the park in 1896 , several men were bankrupt or , at the very least , mighty disillusioned by their unsuccessful efforts .\nthe massive rock probably had been in the park for millions of years , possibly part of a much larger rock mass which had eroded away .\ncedar creek is beside the creek for which it is named eleven miles west of bastrop in west central bastrop county . the area was settled as early as 1832 , when addison litton was granted a league of blackland prairie on both sides of the creek .\nfive bridges with spans ranging from 170 to 260 feet were built over penitencia creek .\nfrom watson ' s mill follow the old railway tracks through old cutover and farm paddocks to the site of mumm ' s mill . the track then leads onto the old charming creek mine entrance and car park .\nin february 1882 , both port douglas and cairns formed railway leagues and engaged in a long and bitter fight for the right to the railway . not long after , geraldton , later named innisfail , entered the competition boasting the sound virtues of mourilyan harbour .\nthe first public showing of the rock creek railroad was at the club ' s june 2005 meeting . this layout has been under construction for the last 5 years .\njune and july of 1860 saw hundreds of hopefuls arrive at the rock creek bonanza . supplies , wrote d . c . thorne in a letter published by the victoria\nmuch later the sea receded and the hills were thrust up ; volcanic action produced igneous rock such as the rhyolite which makes up the eagle rock formation .\nin 1890 , francis g . newlands founded the chevy chase land company and began to acquire land northwest of the newly created rock creek park for a new exclusive suburban development . this planned residential community , to be built in what was still a rural farm landscape , was not easily accessible from downtown washington , dc . to address this , newlands and the land company purchased controlling shares in the rock creek railway that would eventually run along newly extended connecticut avenue , past the recently opened national zoo . both the streetcar line and rock creek park added to the value of the property that the chevy chase land company would acquire for its new suburban development .\nby 1912 steam shovels were at work bringing yet another railroad into alum rock park .\ntoday\u2019s park rangers say that small pieces of the big rock are still found in penitencia creek near the \u201c1909 bridge\u201d on the road between the central picnic area and the park\u2019s back entrance .\nthe track then leads to the river flats of charming creek and the historic site of watson\u2019s mill .\nthe georgetown branch can claim an important role in the development of one of washington\u2019s - and the nation\u2019s - most important landmarks . for most of its life , the branch terminated at the west bank of rock creek in georgetown . however , the line was temporarily extended east over rock creek in 1914 to carry limestone and other building materials for the construction of the lincoln memorial .\nthere are three geographic areas that define the suburban development of the city . the suburbs in anacostia , southeast and northeast were created for lower income white and african american working classes . the northwest area east of rock creek park was largely settled by middle - income and government workers the northwest area west of rock creek park which was settled , in part , by upper - income whites .\nthe park\u2019s main ( alum rock ave . ) entrance is temporarily closed to cars due to an el nino landslide , but drivers can enter the penitencia creek road entrance at the park\u2019s northwest edge .\nthe rock creek gold camp whither dewdney built his trail in 1861 was not a compact community ; rather it was strung out along the creek where a miner usually squatted on his own claim\u009725 lineal feet of shore between the high and low water marks . when the rush played out and the boomers moved on , the creek\u0092s natural floods and the hydraulic mining endeavours that began in the late 1880s soon washed away all traces of the abandoned campsites . the present community was formerly known as york creek and is mostly on the right bank of the kettle , strung out along the highway which leaps the creek on a shoulderless , short , 1950 bridge in the centre of the settlement . it is the leftovers from the town created by the hydraulic mining companies and the kettle valley railway .\neach train stopped at the site and the motorman would awe the riders with the rock\u2019s extraterrestrial provenance . every park visitor walking into the park via penitencia creek road stopped to gander at it . a photograph of the rock shows a woman dwarfed by its great mass and two - story height .\nrock creek railway ' s\ncountry terminus ,\nat chevy chase lake , with the car barn and power plant on the right , and the b & o railroad car crossing in the background . from electrical world , vol . xxi , no . 2 , 1 - 14 - 1893 , p . 24 . photograph from leroy o . king , jr .\ntoday the site of that rail line is part of the creek trail , a narrow footpath enjoyed by hikers .\nthe purchaser soon discovered that the 2 , 000 - ton rock actually weighed only 389 tons .\nfolks who had a horse and carriage at their disposal could set out for alum rock park via beauteous , state - of - the - art , tree - lined alum rock avenue by 1875 .\nthis report documents the results of a baseline inspection of the charming creek walkway to locate and describe visible historic fabric .\nthe railroad\u2019s spokesmen said the railroad \u201chas all the earmarks of a transcontinental railway\u201d and promised pullman ( sleeper ) cars which would go right into the heart of the park .\nthe rock creek trestle was initially 1400 feet long , 67 feet high and reputed to be the largest of its type in the b & o system at that time . in 1904 , much of the span was replaced by fill , reducing its length to 281 feet , and a single steel deck plate girder span inserted over rock creek . the trestle was rebuilt in 1928 , and again in 1972 following extensive damage done by tropical storm agnes .\n$ 36 , 000 was spent that year damming the creek high up in the hills to the east of the park .\nnow the animal life of the park as well as human visitors have a guarantee of water in the creek year round .\nthis report describes the historic values of the charming creek walkway in the buller region of the south island ' s west coast .\nheavy flooding in the park would not have happened in 1911 if the suggestion of a dam above penitencia creek had been heeded .\ntoday the park is suffering the effects of heavy rains which fell during the el nino winter storms of 1998 . retaining walls along penitencia creek were washed out and a landslide developed across the park ' s main alum rock avenue entrance cutting a gash all the way down to the bottom of the canyon at the creek ' s edge . the city opened the long - closed penitencia creek entrance to traffic last fall and closed the damaged alum rock avenue entrance . many neighbors in the area are waging a campaign to have the necessary studies done to facilitate landslide repairs to restore the park ' s integrity .\nfor a few months in 1864 and 1865 , however , traffic along dewdney\u0092s languishing trail increased substantially due to the gold strikes in the east kootenays . many passers - by dipped hopeful pans into the sands of rock creek , but discouraged by the meagre showings , soon moved on . yet , for a while , anyway , gold enough could be dug from the creek that a frugal , industrious man could live free of the tyranny of railroad foremen and still send money home to china . in 1886 , the laura hydraulic company of vancouver decided that mechanization was the key to rock creek\u0092s wealth and dragged its pumps to the creek to train high - pressure hoses on the gravel bars . four years of effort succeeded in finding only enough gold to go broke . the creek rewarded a similar assault mounted in 1900 by an outfit from greenwood with the same success .\n, there is a photo taken of the last passenger train to visit the rock creek station . it was a snowy friday , january 17th , 1964 , and , judging by the number of folks out to catch their last glimpse of a\nthe following ( as per the chicago manual of style , 16th edition ) is the preferred citation for articles : augustus j . veenendaal , jr . ,\nchicago , rock island and pacific railway ,\nthe encyclopedia of oklahoma history and culture , urltoken ( accessed july 09 , 2018 ) .\nbut the line to chevy chase was not a total waste of time and effort for the b & o . in 1892 , the rock creek railway had developed a suburban streetcar line from chevy chase circle out connecticut avenue to its intersection with the b & o line . the streetcar terminal was nearby and coal was needed to run the powerhouse that provided electricity to run the line . building materials were also in demand as houses and businesses sprung up along the trolley line . a separate single - track trolley line - called the kensington railway - also ran from this point to kensington along present - day kensington parkway .\nbefore the train pulled into the terminal at the intersection of penitencia creek road and alum rock avenue ( about where the rustic lands picnic area is today ) kids had great sport while traveling through the olive groves on the bobbing , swaying cars .\non october 2nd , 1914 , crews eastbound from penticton up 27 miles of 2 . 2 % grade\u0097the longest , steepest unbroken railway grade in canada\u0097met their westbound comrades to drive the section\u0092s last spike in the middle of the west fork canyon creek bridge . exactly two weeks later , the first revenue service train rolled into penticton .\ncreek played some small part in this revolution in transportation , having been designated , according to t . m . mcgrath in his aforementioned\nthis walk mostly follows an historic bush tramway through the lower ngakawau gorge and the charming creek valley to the abandoned charming creek coal mine , passing historic sawmilling and mining remains . the gorge nestles among steep bluffs while below , water foams past immense boulders in the riverbed .\nthis is the first in a series of articles tracing the history of alum rock park from prehistory to the present .\nthe creek\u2019s channel was altered , hills were eroded , wagon bridges were gone , roads were impassable and the park\u2019s water system was kaput .\nbuilt to rock creek . just that july he had contracted a young , welsh - trained engineer , edgar dewdney , to make a pack trail out of the old foot trail from fort hope across the hozameen mountains to the similkameen valley , a task that he and his partner , walter moberly , were still doing . because the trail to rock creek would be an extension of the similkameen job , it likely seemed only logical to douglas that he bestow it upon dewdney . how much competition there was for the work is therefore questionable , but in any event , in january of 1861 dewdney and moberly won the \u00a3300 / mile contract to extend their pack trail to rock creek . by the time dewdney and moberly drove their project into the creek in august of 1861 , the boom was bust and most of the 23 buildings that cox had counted upon his arrival were abandoned , their inhabitants drawn to a new gold camp on mission creek in the okanagan . cox and haynes had set up an outpost on the similkameen by that time to tax the cattle herds that were being moved into the district , and haynes was usually there . on march 11th of 1862 , cox was re - assigned to the cariboo district and haynes was left to close down the rock creek offices and centralize his operations in the okanagan .\na car barn for the trolleys and a power plant were located just to the east of the trolley \u201cturn around\u201d at the end of the line . next to these two large structures , a small reservoir that would become known as chevy chase lake had been created by damming coquelin run . on the west side of connecticut , a row of small two - family cottages provided housing for the rock creek railway motormen . civil engineer herbert claude had his office at the depot , located across from the car barn . a long - time employee of the chevy chase land company , he was superintendent of the railway , and later ran the chevy chase lake amusement park .\nthe longest of them , which includes the archway which still stands at the junction of alum rock avenue and penitencia creek road , carried the \u201cbig red cars\u201d across the chasm to join up with the narrow serpentine rail bed running along the edge of the cliffs .\n( bastrop county ) . red rock , twelve miles southwest of bastrop in southwestern bastrop county , is said to have derived its name from a red rock used in building the chimney of first settler james brewer ' s house in the early 1850s .\n. paige is on u . s . highway 290 forty - four miles east of austin in northeast bastrop county . the old san antonio road , now state highway 21 , borders the north side . paige was established at the site of a railroad water tower on the newly built houston and texas central railway in 1872 and named for norman paige , a civil engineer , who had laid out the route of the railway .\nto order a survey and to \u201cset apart , for all time to come , as a public park\u201d the lands in the vicinity of penitencia creek .\nthe development of the west side of rock creek park was driven by the formation of powerful real - estate syndicates which were in place by the 1880s . prestigious and moneyed families were living in the massachusetts avenue and dupont circle districts . the joel barlow kalorama estate just west of dupont circle was developed in the 1880s . development beyond rock creek gorge was possible only after the gorge was bridged in 1886 at klingle road and at calvert street in 1891 . woodley park developed rapidly in the 1880s after the construction of the bridges as well as the streetcar lines\nby april 1890 , stoney creek bridge was almost complete and the project was paid a vice - regal visit by the governor of queensland , general sir henry wiley norman . to his excellency ' s astonishment , john robb prepared a full banquet atop stoney creek bridge with tables , food and wine dizzily suspended may metres over the gorge . history records that there were no speeches that day due to the roar from the waterfalls . by may 13th 1891 , rail was laid to the end of the second section at myola . on june 15th 1891 , mr johnstone , one of three railway commissioners at that time opened the line for goods traffic only . just ten days later , the cairns - kuranda railway line was opened to passenger travel .\na distinct company unrelated to the b & o\u2019s efforts - the georgetown barge , dock , elevator & railway co . - had already built approximately one mile of track in 1889 to shuttle cargoes along the georgetown waterfront on water street ( present - day k street ) from rock creek to the alexandria aqueduct bridge . b & o acquired this company in 1891 and took over its operation of line , but this section would have no outside rail connection until the georgetown branch was finally completed in 1910 .\nat first , of course , that toe - dipping was done in the cooling trickle of penitencia creek - provided it hadn\u2019t dried up for the season .\nthe canyon was also referred to as \u201cthe city reservation\u201d and \u201cpenitencia reservation\u201d before the alum rock name was minted by a local farmer .\nas if alum rock park\u2019s physical beauty weren\u2019t enough , mother nature provided an extra special lure - twenty - one natural mineral springs .\nthe park\u2019s most mystical and alluring attraction , the alum rock meteor , was a wonderful asset to the publicists of the early days .\nalum rock park covers about 720 acres , but much of the land is taken up by steep wooded or chaparral - covered hillsides .\nconstruction of the georgetown branch line started in 1892 and within the year the metropolitan southern had laid two miles of track from its junction with the metropolitan branch to chevy chase , maryland at present - day connecticut avenue . development of this section included the construction of a large wooden trestle over rock creek .\nsea - shell bearing sandstone and limestone are plentiful giving evidence that alum rock park was a beach environment 15 , 000 , 000 years ago .\naround 1904 , the alum rock lodge was built near the park\u2019s entrance ; it\u2019s the fascinating stone house on canon vista drive overlooking the park .\nthe area that would become alum rock park was part of the outermost holdings of the spanish pueblo of san jose de guadalupe as designated in 1777 .\nthe largest gasoline - fueled electric powerhouse on the entire west coast was constructed at the mouth of alum rock canyon close to the park\u2019s lower entrance .\nthe rock would still be in the park today if its composition hadn\u2019t been identified as manganese in 1918 during the early part of world war i .\nover the years from its formal beginnings as a bona fide park in 1872 to the present , alum rock park has had several very different characters .\nthe catastrophic washout of its railroad during the floods of 1911 didn\u2019t diminish alum rock park\u2019s magnetic allure . the owner of the doomed narrow - gauge line was driven out of the railroad business by his loss , but the mighty broad - gauge peninsular railway , a holding of the southern pacific , was ready to fill the breach and tap what was seen as a potentially lucrative market of resort - goers .\nthere are many different ways of showing your support to boulder creek railroad . one of those ways is by checking out the merch that is available on my t - spring page\na different kind of fatality hit the park when the rains of march 1911 produced a humdinger of a flood on penitencia creek and all the waterways of the santa clara valley .\nbesides the hotel that the madge family had opened in 1898 , there was not a lot at rock creek when hill spiked his vancouver , victoria & eastern through the region during the summer of 1905 . what few residents there were , however , must have suffered some disappointment when , anticipating the arrival of a railroad since 1900 , they realized that the vv & e ; would build up myers creek , missing them completely and leaving them with but a shed for a station a couple of miles distant .\nin 1892 , coquelin run , the small tributary which flows to rock creek , was dammed to create a source of water for the electric generating plant that powered the new streetcars on connecticut avenue . this man - made lake was on the east side of connecticut , just south of chevy chase lake drive . its primary use long gone , the dam was removed and the lake was drained . today the steep terrain , dense vegetation , and a condominium development hide any traces of the former lake . yet at the turn of the 20th century , chevy chase lake was well known across the metropolitan region . it was the \u201cend of the line\u201d for the rock creek railway streetcars ( later part of capital traction ) which ran along connecticut avenue and ended just below a spur from the b & o railway that ran towards georgetown . a trolley turnaround , car barn and electric generating plant were located adjacent to the lake . just as subway and bus riders know the names of the terminus of each line of the transportation systems today , residents of the district of columbia and the surrounding areas of virginia and maryland knew of chevy chase lake by the name on the front of the streetcar .\nthe car was demolished and the passengers were sent flying into the air when the car crashed at the tight bend near the tunnel at the alum rock .\nit was a rustic canyon with few improvements other than the alum rock saloon and the alum rock house hotel in the early 1870\u2019s . the hotel burned down in 1890 ; the saloon was dispossessed soon after when developers decided to make the park a more suitable place for women and children by outlawing liquor sales .\nthe flooding caused an eight foot wall of water to inundate the tunnels - erasing the narrow - gauge railway . all but one of the railroad bridges were washed away , one tunnel was completely destroyed , the ties and tracks were totally washed out of both tunnels .\nthe alum rock mineral springs were said to have \u201cworld - wide fame and patronage , \u201d but perhaps this was a wee bit of chamber of commerce hype .\nduring construction , navvies ' camps mushroomed at every tunnel and cutting . even comparatively narrow ledges supported stores - some even catering for the men ' s need for groceries and clothes ! small townships were thriving at number 3 tunnel , stoney creek , glacier rock , camp oven creek and rainbow creek . kamerunga , at the foot of the range , boasted no fewer than five hotels . at one stage , 1500 men , mainly irish and italian , were involved in the project . faced with poor working conditions , on april 20th 1888 a meeting of predominantly irish workers at kamerunga resulted in the formation of the victorian labour league . even so , relationships between workers and contractors remained harmonious as all realised the magnitude of the task before them . in august 1890 , the great maritime strike spread to the railway workers and they formed the united sons of toil . they made a demand for 90c per day . by september differences had been resolved and the navvies ' wages were increased from 80c per day to 85c per day .\na few kilometres eastward on the highway from the bridge and the yard and mill of hilmoe forest products at its eastern approach , a re - alignment of the no . 3 has cut off the old section through johnstone creek ravine . nestled in this nook now is a sixteen - site provincial campground populated by a mob of chipmunks bent on extorting picnics from visitors . under the pines , a protesting hand - pump squeals out gushes of cool , clean water , providing a sweaty biker camping here with the only means of showering . beyond johnstone creek , past ranchsteads and pastures of black anguses and holsteins , the highway tips over the edge of the kettle river valley\u0092s \u0091scarp and whoops down into the unincorporated settlement of rock creek ( 612m ) .\nranch lands on the north side of the park are being dedicated as open space which will assure that the views from the park will always be green even though the acreage will not become part of the park . recommendations have been made that the city buy the alum rock stables property at the alum rock avenue entrance and several small properties near the penitencia creek road entrance to add to the park ' s acreage . these additions would provide opportunities to optimize usage of the park ' s scarce level land and to improve traffic flow .\nhis assumption that the powder was alum was wrong , unfortunately , and the alum rock designation is particularly incongruous because there isn\u2019t even a speck of alum in the park .\nriders paid 25 cents for an excursion through the lightly settled ranchlands along alum rock avenue to what today is kirk avenue where the tracks took a left - hand jog .\nat the charming creek mine entrance and car park , you can see the fan that extracted air from the underground mine and the bathhouse shell . old coal bins are near the sealed entrance to the mine .\nclaim in 1886 and the rock creek quartz camp soon developed around it . finds looked promising so gold commissioner tunstall at granite creek near princeton recommended that the ministry of lands and works reserve some land at the camp and survey a townsite . seventy - four acres were subsequently set aside and the province\u0092s surveyor - general , w . s . gore , sent in a crew to lay out a main street for what he named \u0093mckinneyville\u0094 in the fall of 1887 . already settling into what they called \u0093camp mckinney\u0094 nearer to the mines , the miners ignored the townsite and the government never sold a lot .\ntwo tunnels had to be constructed through the steep hills , bridges had to be built , and rock had to be blasted away in order to make a near - level roadbed .\neven with this ballast , sometimes a car would slip off the tracks and dangle over the chasm . fortunately , none ever dropped all the way to the creek bed and there were no serious injuries \u2013 yet .\nthis once - extensive network had its roots in the chicago and rock island of 1851 . this company was merged with others into the chicago , rock island and pacific railroad in 1866 and was reorganized in 1880 under the same name but with the word railway in the title . as such , the cri & p line soon stretched into nebraska and kansas , even as far as colorado , north into minnesota , and east into tennessee . a fairly solid and prosperous company , it fell into the hands of the infamous reid - moore syndicate in 1901 and was soon in trouble through reckless overexpansion . in receivership by 1914 , it was reorganized but was again in receivership in 1933 .\nwilliam edward hayes , iron road to empire : the history of 100 years of the progress and achievements of the rock island lines ( new york : simmons - boardman , 1953 ) .\nbudd rdc rolling through their settlement , it was recognized as a momentous occasion . never again would travellers step off a train at rock creek . when the cpr ceased running all trains over the highlands to penticton in 1973 , rock creek , at the tail end of what had essentially become a long spur reaching out from castlegar , seemed to loose heart . it never did incorporate and in 2007 it is just beginning to perk up with overflow from the okanagan valley . across the river near the site of the kvr\u0092s long - gone station , the mighty white dolomite limited crushing plant boisterously blows boulders of magnesium carbonate out of the valley\u0092s wall and reduces them to sparkling white gravel for decorative construction in the okanagan . along the highway there are a few houses , a gas station and a couple of souvenir shops , the\nthe train was so lightweight that on its arrival at the entrance of the park , men would load rocks on the flat car to help hold the passenger car on the tracks when it crossed the bridge over penitencia creek .\nby 1889 miners were hacking holes into the highly altered argillaceous and quartzose igneous rock on more than 25 claims and were generally encouraged by what they found . especially pleased were the owners of the\nboulder creek railroad is supported by you the fans , ways the you can show your support is by becoming a patron , depending on the level of support i have a number of perks that you might like to check out .\nat mckee road , the tracks turned right and ran for a short distance to the pala rosa olive groves where they took a northerly course to penitencia creek and then turned right for the final leg through the park\u2019s lower entrance .\nthe rock\u2019s otherworldly persona was hastily discarded when the san jose city council realized that the city coffers could be enriched by $ 22 , 000 when a \u201cmining man\u201d offered such a sum for it .\nthe native american people of the ohlone tribelet , the taunens , had lived in the area of the alum rock canyon for as long as several thousand years before the arrival of the first white explorers .\nalum rock park already had a history before it was designated as a public park by the california state legislature in 1872 . it had been home to native american people who called it \u201caguague\u201d or watering place .\nsome sections aren ' t suitable for biking . it ' s necessary to get off your bike as you cross the swing bridge at mangatini falls and when going up the rock steps by irishman ' s tunnel .\nthis renewed invasion of british territory by american freebooters came quickly to the notice of governor douglas , and so alarming were the reports of mayhem that douglas decided that he had better see rock creek for himself . he arrived on september 24th , 1860 . it was as he suspected ; few of the miners were licensed under the provisions of the gold fields act for british columbia\u0097or even cared , really\u0097and the majority had not paid any import duties on their animals , tools ,\nthe setting was the prolonged north queensland wet season of 1882 . desperate tin miners on the wild river near herberton were unable to obtain supplies and were on the verge of famine . the boggy road leading inland from port douglas was proving impossible . as a result , the settlers at herberton raised loud and angry voices and began agitation for a railway to the coast .\nin the steepest , most confined section of the gorge , the hardy ngakawau gorge ( celmisia morganii ) flowers abundantly on steep rock faces from december to january . this is the only known habitat for this rare and protected species .\nthe very earliest history of the area we know as alum rock park must be pieced together from bits of historical writings , which dance all around the area without referring specifically to the long , narrow canyon which defines the park .\nthe ohlones\u2019 diet was based on ground acorns which , of course , did not necessitate cultivation . the alum rock canyon was home to many oak trees and especially valley oaks , which produced the ohlones\u2019 favorite large , sweet acorns .\ncoming general elections and increasing cold weather in the south saw visits to the north by leading politicians . all promising a railway . in march , 1882 , the minister for works and mines , mr macrossan announced the search for a route from the atherton tablelands to the coast . he commissioned christie palmerston , an expert bushman and a most colourful pioneering character , to find a suitable route .\na few miles beyond the camp mckinney turn - off , the no . 3 comes upon rock creek cutting its way southward out of the okanagan highlands , heading toward the kettle river . the bridge leaping the creek\u0092s canyon was built in 1951 and is still the most dramatic span on the crowsnest highway . just at the western approach to the bridge , a ranch - yard caf\u00e9 invites travellers to pause for an iced cappuccino and cool their toes on a shady balcony overlooking the three arches of silver painted iron truss - work which hang into the canyon , carrying the roadway on their backs . those daring can scramble down by the abutment and crawl out on the catwalk which is suspended on the bridge\u0092s cross - beams and treat themselves to a thrilling , precarious , view . if not , the bridge\u0092s deck has been made thoughtfully wide enough to permit pedestrians to peer in safety over the parapet 300 feet down into the creek\u0092s magnificent trench . it was down in those red depths , at a place called soldiers\u0092 bar , that a canadian called adam beame\nat watson\u2019s mill , steam boilers and other rusty relics are amongst the regenerating bush . look out for the sulphur \u2018stink hole\u2019 , seepage from a hole drilled during government coal prospecting operations in 1910\u201312 . it ' s about 400 m past a small suspension bridge spanning the main creek .\nwith jim hill\u0092s \u0093third mainline\u0094 running past its door - step , bridesville made a decent living sending cattle and hay to market . in 1921 local entrepreneurs built a sawmill on the northeast corner of town and made their best money supplying the railway with ties and timber . however , the section of the wgn from molson to oroville proved discouragingly expensive to maintain and the revenue disappointingly low . in 1927 , mentions hal reigger in his\nthe back of the indian culture was broken ; the people were demoralized and couldn\u2019t fend off the white man\u2019s diseases . the alum rock canyon was no longer walked by its taunen triblet ; only occasionally did small bands of disenfranchised indians find their way there .\nledge rock hill winery & vineyard \u2013 518 - 654 - 5467 \u2013 hadley / luzerne & corinth the north country\u2019s premium winery , ledge rock hill \u201cthe winery in the woods\u201d is a family run venture specializing in limited vintage production of artisan crafted award winning wines . we are located in the lake region of northern saratoga county , conveniently situated between lake george & saratoga springs and within miles of the great sacandaga lake . come visit where your wine is made and experience the quality and care that goes into every bottle .\nthere are two access points . the southern end is clearly signposted from sh 67 at ngakawau , 35 km northeast of westport . from the north , access is through seddonville , 50 km north - east of westport on sh 67 , then 10 km along a gravel road to the abandoned charming creek mine site .\nold - timers vouched for the meteorite\u2019s authenticity \u2013 they had personally seen it streak through the night sky to come to rest in the east foothills and found it ( still smouldering perhaps , with its shiny black hulk glistening and glowing ? ) , in alum rock park .\nthe sulfur in the water is the source of the rotten - egg odor which permeates the air , and the water in the creek , in the area of the springs . a midwesterner visiting the springs in the 1890\u2019s sent a post card home with the message that he was sure he\u2019d experienced a taste of purgatory !\nimportant : you will almost certainly encounter motorized vehicles along the route , particularly atvs and dirt bikes , which could be travelling at high speeds . over the years , unregulated motorized use has degraded the trail surface along the kettle valley railway , making many areas quite challenging for hikers and cyclists . users should come prepared for sandy conditions . please see our equipment recommendations on the boundary main page or even more detail on our\nequipment tips\npage of our travel tips .\nredone in the early 2000s with showers for a \u0093loonie\u0094 ( the canadian dollar coin { note also , \u0093two - nie\u0094 or \u0093doubloon\u0094 , the two - dollar coin } ) in the new men\u0092s and women\u0092s washrooms . laid out under the cottonwoods along the kettle , there are no designated sites , just a general camping grounds . it\u0092s also called jim blaine park . and there is a discount for cyclists because the good folks of rock creek recognise that bikies are \u0093low impact\u0094 guests , environmentally speaking . ! nb : to return to this end - note\u0092s origin in the main text , left - click your browser\u0092s \u0093back\u0094 arrow\ncuriously , the histories of this era of alum rock park are free of references to swimming accidents except for a brief mention of a little girl who lost the sight of one eye when some unidentified particles flew into her eye while she was negotiating the so - called death defying slide .\n, primarily , they said , because there was no official to whom to give the dues . not one to ignore a revenue stream , douglas immediately sent a letter to wm . geo . cox , an officer of the colony\u0092s newly raised constabulary , appointing him gold commissioner and collector of customs , posting him to rock creek and instructing him to proceed thither post - haste . douglas didn\u0092t await the capable cox\u0092s arrival , trusting that he would immediately impose british law and order upon the 500 or so rather fractious miners then in residence on the creek , regulate the size of claims , collect taxes on imports and royalties on exported gold . returning to the coast through hope , the governor did , however , appoint john carmichael haynes as cox\u0092s deputy , duties which haynes assumed upon his arrival at the camp that october 15th . the office that he and cox set up there was the first customs service post established in b . c . outside the colonial capital of new westminster .\nthe city did well by the\nalum rock road ,\nhowever . while most streets in san jose were constructed of\nasphaltum\nat the time , the road to the park was surfaced with brick to give horses good footing going up the inclines . great lines of trees were planted on each side of the road with eucalyptus from what today would be king road to jackson avenue , elms from jackson to white road , and pines the rest of the way to the park entrance . some historians claim that the original road was 100 feet wide , but this figure was probably exaggerated . a photo from the period shows a horse and carriage on a rather narrow brick alum rock avenue with fences and eucalyptus on either side . tourist\nliterature\nnever was known for its strict adherence to veracity , was it ? very little of alum rock avenue is 100 feet wide even today !\nin 1888 the province had spent nearly $ 2 , 000 building a trail through the camp to rock creek from the okanagan band\u0092s community at nk\u0092mip near today\u0092s oliver . in the wintertime waggons on skis could be dragged over the route ; in summer it could be managed only by packhorses . neither season allowed for the export of much ore . the new regional gold commissioner , walter dewdney , maintained that the camp needed a good all - weather road , but the american ethnicity of most of the miners mitigated against the investment . with no way to economically move its ore , camp mckinney slipped into a lethargy so deep that its post office closed in 1892 .\nthough the kvr ran up the opposite side of the river , a bridge soon connected the community to its new station . with ready access to markets , logging operations sprung up and the lode miners hiked the countryside , poking at the dolomites and limestones that constitute the escarpment . finding little of interest in the neighbourhood , the miners soon disappeared up the kettle past beaverdell to wallace mountain where the ores looked promising , and once the easy trees had been \u0093harvested , \u0094 the loggers , too , moved on . only the upland ranchers and the few farming families who were lucky enough to pre - empt fertile acres on the valley bottom kept rock creek on the map .\nthe kettle valley railway continues from beaverdell to midway along a combination of paved roads , gravel roads , gravel trail and dirt tracks - plus multiple cattle guards and gates - that will keep you on your toes ! like the kvr between mcculloch and beaverdell , the use of motorized vehicles along the trail - and conversion of trail into actual road - in this area means that some sections of the trail have become challenging - with some serious washboard conditions . the ride can be tiring , but the quiet pastureland provides beautiful views and possible close encounters with farm animals .\nas with all natural places , alum rock park is always in a state of change . it began as a beautiful rugged canyon ; then , over time , it took on various characters : first as the rustic\nreservation ,\nthen as a european - style health spa and finally as a rather tawdry amusement park . today it is a natural history mecca beckoning san joseans to come have a stroll or a picnic and to drink in nature ' s glory . in a charming poem , a judge of the early 1900 ' s described alum rock park as san jose ' s\nmatchless canyon .\nthroughout all its incarnations , the park has surely lived up to that portrayal .\nworld war ii meant a temporary reprieve , but after the war ended , closures of branches came faster , and service deteriorated . a proposed merger ( 1960 ) with the union pacific was vetoed by the interstate commerce commission , and the rock island entered its last receivership in 1975 . this time reorganization was impossible , and the company shut down in 1980 .\nthe line has been a labor of love . it began in 1999 , when i started to put up a privacy fence along the rear property lines , following that with the raised bed and rock wall . i did 50 feet per year all by hand . i confess i made many errors , some not correctable . the 3 % grade is more than i aimed at because i did not properly allow for the slope of the yard . similarly , the 6 - foot curve at rockville exists because although i planned for an 8 - foot curve , i did not allow for the thickness of the rock wall i would eventually build . if you haven\u2019t seen me at any meetings yet , it\u2019s because working on the railroad absorbed whatever free time i had .\ndevelopment of the trail on the remainder of the corridor east of bethesda has been hampered by a proposal to build a transitway / trail project on the right - of - way . despite this , development of an interim trail on the bethesda - silver spring section of the corridor was approved by the montgomery county in august , 1995 and dedicated in january , 1997 . in august , 1998 the segment of trail passing through the tunnel underneath the air rights building , wisconsin avenue , and the apex building entered into service to connect the two trail sections . in may , 2003 repairs were completed to the historic rock creek trestle and it was dedicated for trail use , closing the last major gap in the interim trail along the georgetown branch rail line corridor . the coalition made significant contributions of both time and money in getting these two links completed .\nwith all these lines , the rock island covered oklahoma pretty well , but the financial position of the company never really recovered from the machinations of the reid - moore syndicate . in receivership again in 1933 and forced to slim down , the company sold the ardmore branch to the frisco , closed the kingfisher - guthrie branch in 1937 , and also closed bridgeport - anadarko the next year and chickasha - lindsay in 1942 .\nthe canyon may have seen taunen village life with round tule reed houses or it may have been just a shady resting spot for footsore travelers migrating between summer meadowland life and winter bayshore life . historically , the canyon floor was subject to extensive flooding in the winters and the creek dried up in the summer so it probably wasn\u2019t prime real estate for these nomadic people . even so , it\u2019s easy to believe that the taunens appreciated the beauty and abundance of the canyon and respected its animal denizens ."]}
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", "topic": 16}], "title": "84 lumber", "paragraphs": ["84 lumber started out as a lumber store . today , lumber is still our number one commodity .\n84 lumber is still planning to air its first super bowl spot , a 90 - second extravaganza of a buy . credit : 84 lumber\nwith over 60 years of experience as a lumber company , 84 lumber has unmatched expertise in both product and service .\ntiny living by 84 lumber provides a unique opportunity to live happily with less .\n84 lumber is always looking for individuals who think independently and take initiative . we want individuals who build themselves and build the business . are you 84 lumber material ?\nhow has 84 lumber managed to work through the u . s . housing slump ?\nwhen it comes to engineered wood products , 84 lumber provides the ultimate in support .\n84 lumber offers top - of - the - line roofing materials and roofing supplies .\nduring the 1970s , 84 lumber\u2019s expansion continued , and the company opened 229 stores .\nhe \u201cwouldn\u2019t be surprised\u201d if tv spots continue to be part of 84 lumber\u2019s campaign .\nthis new way of business for 84 lumber meant a new way of charging\u0097the dreaded accounts receivable .\n84 lumber is the one - stop for building materials and building supplies for all of your construction needs .\nbrunner said the spot \u201cprobably\u201d generated greater exposure for 84 lumber than if it had aired as originally planned .\ncopyright \u00a9 2018 84 lumber company , 1019 route 519 , eighty four , pa 15330 . all rights reserved .\n84 lumber ' s super bowl ad centers on a mother and daughter traveling through mexico . this is the full ad , which includes the portion fox deemed too controversial to air during the super bowl . ( 84 lumber )\nbuilding supplies retailer 84 lumber announced a corporate reorganization that it said will help the company expand across the country .\nbrowse our current openings to see what 84 lumber jobs are available right now and which jobs match your career goals .\nresidential . commercial . interior . exterior . whatever your door needs are , 84 lumber door shops have you covered .\n84 lumber ' s ad featuring an immigrant and her daughter was among the most controversial ads at the super bowl .\nit was joe hardy\u2019s vision , entrepreneurial drive , and wholehearted belief that \u201cnothing is impossible\u201d that made 84 lumber a reality .\njohnson , walter e . , ' life at 84 lumber , ' do - it - yourself retailing , february 1992 .\nbut , boyd said , it\u2019s a \u201cdangerous game\u201d for 84 lumber to involve politics , especially in the current divisive climate .\nupdate : the day after this story first ran , agency ceo michael brunner confirmed the initial reports regarding the 84 lumber campaign .\na fox sports representative declined to comment , and 84 lumber\u2019s marketing department did not respond to a phone call regarding the campaign .\nthe initial creative 84 lumber submitted to fox was barred from broadcast because it depicted a wall , which was deemed too controversial .\nin the race for super bowl ad spots , 84 lumber was the first to snag a 90 - second slot last month .\nin 1992 , maggie hardy - magerko was appointed president of 84 lumber company . early in her career , she worked at the bridgeville , pennsylvania 84 lumber store and gradually moved into roles of increasing responsibility . she also serves as the president of nemacolin woodlands resort .\nretailer 84 lumber co . and agency brunner inc . revising super bowl spot after network fox rejects politically charged ad - pittsburgh business times\nwho doesn ' t carry 1x2s . 84 lumber doesn ' t . it ' s common and widely used . thanks for wasting my time 84 lumber . and you wonder why it won ' t be long before home depot and lowe ' s puts you out of business .\nthe roving model is the first tiny home launched in the tiny living product line by 84 lumber . for more information visit 84tinyliving . com .\nlocation simply does not care about customer service . i can get pricing and call nacks from home depot . pretty pathetic 84 lumber . . .\nfor over 40 years , 84 lumber experienced meteoric growth , powered by joe\u2019s vision to expand and evolve the business . maggie hardy magerko ushered in a new era in which the company stormed onto the professional contractor market , and the company\u2019s growth continued to skyrocket . with maggie\u2019s tenacious leadership , and the 84 lumber team\u2019s true passion for their company , a new 84 lumber emerged from tough economic times to become the powerhouse it is today .\nthanks for considering 84 lumber for your new home purchase . we\u2019ve been supplying home building materials since 1952 , and we\u2019re ready to help with yours .\na spokesman for 84 lumber said reaction has split down the middle , with about 50 percent critical of the ad and the other half liking it .\nin 1992 , after 34 years of running the company , joe hardy appointed his daughter , maggie hardy magerko , president and owner of 84 lumber .\nlast month , fox rejected the first ad submitted by 84 lumber because it featured a border wall - - a structure that may be too controversial at this time given the political promises of president trump . 84 lumber is working with pittsburgh - based brunner , its agency partner of more than five years .\nthe commercial was , however , effective in driving traffic to 84 lumber\u2019s website . that is , after all , the goal of every super bowl ad .\n\u201cas we look forward in 2017 , we see great opportunities across the organization ,\nsaid 84 lumber ceo frank cicero in a statement .\nit\u2019s critical to have the right team and the right resources in the right places . with this new divisional reorganization , 84 lumber is poised for strategic growth . \u201d\nthough the whole incident may reek of a publicity stunt , brunner insisted that 84 lumber is still planning to air a 90 - second spot in the game , which would carry an estimated price of $ 15 million for the airtime alone . that ' s a whopping amount even for super bowl regulars with enormous ad budgets . 84 lumber has about $ 2 . 5 billion in sales , according to reports . representatives from 84 lumber did not return messages requesting comment .\n84 lumber spent $ 15 million on the spot , the pittsburgh business times reported . but in mid - january , fox reportedly rejected 84 lumber\u2019s initial storyline because of political imagery . the proposed ad would depict a large wall that seemed similar to president donald trump \u2019s promised border wall , according to ad age .\n84 lumber founded itself sandwiched between both sides of a fierce debate , even though owner and president maggie hardy magerko voted for donald trump , according to adweek .\nin 1991 , 84 lumber was named to the top position on prosales magazine\u2019s \u201cdealer 100\u201d list , an annual ranking of the country\u2019s building materials suppliers by revenues .\n' business brisk at 84 lumber co . ' s new convenience store prototype , ' do - it - yourself retailing , april 1999 , p . 23 .\nthe industry trade publication adweek declared the 84 lumber ad as the super bowl\u2019s best , saying , \u201cas an employee recruitment tactic , it\u2019s remarkably on point . \u201d\nin order to assist its efforts to rebuild affordable housing for gulf coast residents after hurricane katrina , 84 lumber donated 20 lumber packages to the new orleans affiliate of habitat for humanity . the homes have been constructed throughout the greater new orleans area .\nmagerko decided to buck them all and bet everything she had , from her jewelry collection to her personal checking account , on her ability to turn 84 lumber around .\non december 9 , 2006 , 84 lumber and the harrison county affiliate of habitat for humanity held the dedication of 13 homes on south carolina ave . in gulfport , mississippi . all materials for the homes , as well as seven others built in gulfport and biloxi , were donated by 84 lumber following the devastation of hurricane katrina .\nto celebrate the company\u2019s 50th anniversary , 84 lumber teamed with local contractors and pga tour players and their wives to build this habitat home in 50 hours . watch video .\nlocal retailer 84 lumber co . is revising its super bowl ad after the 90 - second spot was rejected by fox because of images the network deemed as politically charged .\ncontinuing reaction to the controversial super bowl commercial his agency created for client 84 lumber co . , is even surprising michael brunner , ceo of downtown - based brunner inc .\nfox , the network broadcasting the big game , rejected the 84 lumber ad because of images including a wall that it deemed as politically charged . brunner inc . reworked the spot . it was the first time 84 lumber or the agency opted to advertise nationally during the super bowl , where 30 seconds of air time cost $ 5 million .\n\u201cthe themes of hard work , dedication and sacrifice found throughout the film are the same ideals valued in 84 lumber employees , \u201d the company said in a news release sunday . \u201c84 lumber is a 60 - year - old , family - owned american company that doesn\u2019t just have jobs , but careers \u2013 with training and opportunities for advancement . \u201d\nthe spot is the first national super bowl spot for both 84 lumber and the agency , and , given the going advertising rate during the national football league\u2019s 51st super bowl on feb . 5 , will cost $ 15 million to air , just before half - time . it kicks off a yearlong employee recruitment initiative as 84 lumber expands westward .\nthe 84 lumber delivery program offers superior and reliable delivery services . our dedicated fleet completes millions of deliveries each year . first out deliveries and call - in loads are welcome .\nmallory , maria , ' the lord of 84 lumber co . is back behind the counter , ' business week , june 22 , 1992 , pp . 80 - 81 .\nwith a new leader came an evolved vision . 84 lumber continued to expand , opening its 400th store in 1997 in ephrata , pennsylvania , and in 1999 , the company opened its first \u201c84 plus\u201d retail store in graysville , tennessee . the store , designed by maggie hardy magerko , carried about 12 , 000 products as compared to the 3 , 000 \u2013 4 , 000 in a traditional 84 lumber , and was divided into shopping sections targeted to professionals and retail shoppers . soon enough , more than one hundred 84 plus stores opened .\n84 lumber company is dedicated to being the low cost provider of lumber and building materials to professional builders , remodelers and dedicated do - it - yourselfers , while adding value to our products through a trained , knowledgeable and motivated team of professional sales associates . key dates :\n84 lumber company , the nation\u2019s leading privately held building materials supplier to professional contractors and dedicated do - it - yourselfers , celebrates 60 years in business on november 14 , 2016 .\n\u201cwe knew they had concerns , \u201d said amy smiley , director of marketing for 84 lumber . \u201cthey ultimately told us they weren\u2019t going to approve , and we understood that . \u201d\nthat and other commercials spurred a backlash on social media and elsewhere . some viewers accused 84 lumber of promoting illegal immigration . others supported the pennsylvania company\u2019s values that promote striving and success .\n84 lumber company is a family - run company that has grown from being a no - frills provider of lumber and building supplies that catered almost exclusively to the do - it - yourself market to becoming a preferred vendor of professional contractors . in recent years the company began to export its products , posting impressive sales figures in nine countries , including china , japan , and germany . its new 84 plus store format also has positioned 84 lumber to compete in the home improvement category dominated by such major players as home depot . even as it pursues an aggressive program to build new 84 plus outlets , the company also is converting traditional stores to the concept .\nprincipal competitors : carolina holdings ; home depot , inc . ; payless cashways ; sutherland lumber .\npennsylvania - based 84 lumber surprised quite a few observers this month when it announced plans to spend several million dollars on a 90 - second ad set to air before halftime of super bowl li .\nmakes 84 lumber the first - ever major retailer and only large building - materials retailer to tap into this new market and offer competitively priced custom - built houses no bigger than 200 square feet .\ndidn\u2019t see the exact job you were looking for ? then stay connected to see new job openings as they become available . join our talent network to stay informed about future opportunities at 84 lumber .\nmaggie was not afraid to wield her power . she terminated a number of managers that her father had brought in to run the company ; she was unhappy with their buttoned - down look and attitude , which conflicted with the traditional 84 lumber shirts everyone else wore at headquarters . the following year , the 84 lumber company pursued an extensive training and development program , requiring every associate to attend the ' 84 university ' program to learn about new products and sharpen their sales skills . in 1992 , 84 lumber opened a new management training center and dormitory in eighty four , pennsylvania , and throughout the year store managers and other employees from all over the country attended three - day training sessions .\nunder maggie , 84 lumber reached the $ 1 billion plateau in annual sales . much of the success was due to a renewed commitment to contractor sales , which at 25 percent of the company ' s business would climb over the ensuing five years to account for 75 percent . the purchasing executives also anticipated a shortage of materials in 1993 and took steps to make sure that 84 lumber had inventory . many of its competitors were left short . building on this success , maggie would lead 84 lumber to record - breaking sales for the next six years , topping $ 1 . 8 billion in 1999 .\ntake a look at some of the ways we ' ve built hope for so many over the years in the areas of community involvement , housing and education \u2013 three areas of focus for 84 lumber .\nthe full , uncut 84 lumber super bowl promotional film . see a mother and daughter\u2019s symbolic migrant journey towards becoming legal american citizens . contains content deemed too controversial for the original ad and banned from broadcast .\nyou will not often see joe hardy without a cigar between his teeth and the 2004 philanthropist of the year ban & dash ; quet in joe\u2019s honor was no exception . as joe sat at the head table listening to others recount stories of the early days of 84 lumber and give just a few examples of the tremendous gifts he and 84 lumber have made to local charities , he continued to chew on his cigar .\n84 lumber just aired its immigration - themed super bowl ad , plus the conclusion of the ad ' s story on its website , which the construction - supply company billed as\ntoo controversial for tv .\nfollowing the ad\u2019s release , traffic to 84 lumber\u2019s website was so intense that the site crashed , people reported . according to its website , 84 lumber is \u201cthe nation\u2019s leading privately held supplier of building materials , building supplies , manufactured components and industry - leading services for single - and multi - family residences and commercial buildings . \u201d the company is headquartered outside of pittsburgh and operates more than 250 stores across the u . s .\n, pennsylvania , 84 lumber company is the nation ' s leading privately held supplier of building materials , manufactured components , and industry - leading services for single - and multi - family residences and commercial buildings . a certified women ' s business enterprise owned by maggie hardy magerko , 84 lumber operates more than 250 stores , component manufacturing plants , custom door shops , custom millwork shops , and engineered wood product ( ewp ) centers in 30 states . 84 lumber also offers professional residential and commercial contractors ' turnkey installed services for a variety of products including framing , insulation , siding , windows , roofing , decking , and drywall . for more information please visit\n84 lumber said last month the first cut of its ad was rejected by super bowl broadcaster fox for being too political . the ad had featured a\nwall\nblocking people from looking for work in the us .\nunlike the network fox , which ruled thumbs - down on the 84 lumber spot a few weeks before the super bowl , leaving the agency scrambling to retool , there was no heads - up from the nbc show .\nsome observers read a political subtext into a concept announced several weeks after trump\u2019s surprising win in the presidential election that was fueled in large part by blue collar voters in areas like western pennsylvania , the home of 84 lumber .\nwe had water damage in our kitchen and had to replace all the kitchen cabinets . we worked with brandt , who is in the ruskin , florida 84 lumber company store . he was wonderful to work with . he helped\nthe company continued to purchase wood in the united states and in canada . about one - third of its stores were served by railroad , some with direct rail service right to the yard . other 84 lumber stores were supplied through reload centers , where freight from a rail car was loaded onto trucks or further rerouted by rail . this latter practice allowed the company to reduce inventory at a single 84 yard by splitting railcar loads among several yards rather than sending an entire carload to one yard . the reload centers also allowed the company to send both lumber and plywood to its lumber yards . a reload center in aurora , illinois served 84 lumber yards as far east as ohio and as far south as st . louis , missouri ; charleston , west virginia ; and charlotte , north carolina .\n* 84 lumber company is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer . all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age , race , color , religion , sex , national origin , disability , or protected veteran status . applicants who require assistance applying for a position , please call 724 - 288 - 9024 . please click here for more information regarding 84 lumber ' s equal opportunity employment policy . equal opportunity is the law poster , poster supplement .\nthat wasn\u2019t the full story . the super bowl ad asked viewers to visit the 84 lumber website if they wanted the rest of the story . the website version included a five - minute \u201cdirector\u2019s cut\u201d version that concludes with the pair entering the united states through a door in a towering border wall , a direct take on one of the most combustible topics in the country today . viewers logged on to see , and 84 lumber\u2019s site was overwhelmed by the traffic .\n, president and owner of 84 lumber .\nwith our national footprint and commitment to the dedicated do - it - yourselfer , we are uniquely positioned to become a part of this new path to homeownership , and are excited to offer\n84 lumber also announced it had hired paul yater as its chief information officer , promoted david cochran to vice president of store operations , jason hinten to vice president of installed sales , and jim barbes to vice president of national sales .\nadamson called 84 lumber\u2019s commercial \u201ca miss , \u201d because like several other advertisers , it was trying to attach itself to a social issue instead of pushing its product . he calls the tactic \u201cborrowed interest , \u201d and said it usually backfires .\nschapiro said 84 lumber is prepared for a strong , negative reaction to its ad :\nthere are always different points of view and the brand respects those points of view and understands not everyone is going to agree on every issue .\nthe pennsylvania - based building materials company has been working with pittsburgh agency brunner to create an ad that would fit owner and president maggie hardy magerko \u2019s hope of recruiting new talent and building brand awareness as 84 lumber expands its national presence .\n84 lumber will offer four tiny home models under three packages to accommodate dedicated do - it - yourselfers who want to build their own houses , those who want a move - in ready home , and everyone in between . each model can be customized and all range in size from 150 square feet to 200 square feet ( the typical u . s . home is about 2 , 600 square feet ) . 84 lumber brings more accessibility and affordability to the tiny home market by delivering\nin 1991 , hardy reclaimed a more active role as head of the company and designated his daughter maggie as his heir - apparent to the company presidency . he halted the expansion plans and recommitted the company ' s merchandising efforts to the lumber business . but the increasing number of home improvement superstores was still an impediment to 84 lumber ' s growth . hardy ' s response was to diversify into do - it - yourself home and kitchen design centers . in 1991 , 84 lumber opened 24 new kitchen design centers , which featured state - of - the - art computer technology for designing kitchens and baths .\nafter submitting its first - time super bowl ad to fox for approval , 84 lumber was sent back to the drawing board when the commercial was rejected , according to michael brunner , ceo of the agency behind the spot , pittsburgh - based bruner .\na portion of 84 lumber\u2019s clientele is selling building supplies to mom - and - pop and midsize local contractors . many small home repair business and builders and laborers are first generation immigrants to the united states . the commercial probably spoke loudly to them .\nthe 61 - year - old company , based 20 miles south of pittsburgh , is the largest privately held building materials supplier to professional contractors and build - it - yourselfers in the u . s . , but wants to get its name out to a wider audience . 84 lumber has more than 250 stores spanning 30 states and is expanding westward . it plans to add at least 20 new stores this year and needs to add staff . at present , 84 lumber employs about 5 , 000 .\nmaggie hardy magerko , 84 lumber\u2019s president and owner , told the new york times she couldn ' t understand why it was censored . \u201ci\u2019m flabbergasted by that in today\u2019s day and age . it\u2019s not pornographic , it\u2019s not immoral , it\u2019s not racist . \u201d\nwhen 84 lumber set about making an ad for the super bowl , the company didn\u2019t expect that their full commercial wouldn\u2019t make it to air . but fox forced the pennsylvania - owned company to cut the ending of the spot , which follows a mother and daughter on a vague \u201cjourney north . \u201d the ending was then supposed to be available on 84 lumber\u2019s website , which , shortly after the first part of the commercial aired on fox , crashed as curious super bowl viewers rushed to find out what happened next .\ntoday , 84 lumber operates 453 stores in 34 states , employs more than 6 , 500 associates , and opens about 25 new stores every year . the company went from having practically zero contractor salespersons before the survivor\u2019s speech to more than 1 , 500 today .\nperhaps the biggest change , one that would have the most impact on 84 lumber in the future , was the introduction of its new ' 84 plus ' store - - a radical departure from the company ' s traditional warehouse approach . aimed at the contemporary do - it - yourselfer , the suburban suv rather than the rural pick - up truck customer , the 20 , 000 - square - foot , consumer - friendly units devoted half of their space to a hardware store that offered an expanded line of supplies and a showroom that showcased kitchen , bath , door , and window displays . in december 1999 the company announced that it planned to open 50 84 lumber plus stores each year for the next three years , as well as begin converting old units to the new format . if the building program is a success , 84 lumber will boast 500 stores and be well positioned to continue its pattern of increasing sales .\nto help you with budgeting , your 84 lumber associate has instant package pricing available on all of these homes , and can quickly provide you with a written materials estimate . of course , you can tailor your materials package as needed to suit your taste and budget .\ntelling the tale of a mother with her young daughter and their trek across mexico in hopes of a haven in the united states , the 84 lumber commercial aired in part sunday night . the company directed viewers to its website to view the conclusion of the story .\nbuilding supplies company 84 lumber tackled a heap of controversy over the weekend with its carefully - crafted \u2014 yet inconclusive \u2014 90 - second super bowl ad featuring a mexican mother and daughter embarking on a difficult journey north that left the viewer wondering where they ended up .\nspeculated that 84 lumber and brunner deliberately submitted an ad that would be rejected to build up the pr momentum before game day \u2014 not least because the ad is being delivered in two parts , meaning production would have needed to begin long before fox rejected the spot .\nwe maintain an extensive inventory of lumber and plywood in order to fulfill your materials lists quickly . whether it ' s a small package or truckloads of materials , you can be assured that we have the high - quality , defect - free lumber you need in stock .\n84 lumber will support you throughout your home building process with the commitment of highly trained and motivated associates . from the store associate who prepared your estimate to the yard person who prepared your deliveries , rest assured that we focus on the needs of you and your builder .\nrob schapiro , chief creative officer of 84 lumber ' s ad agency brunner , told business insider the ad intended to make a\npatriotic\nstatement and aimed to make the company a household name throughout the country as it expands and opens more stores in the us .\ntaking the original spot to 84 lumber\u2019s website \u201cseemed to be the best strategy we could employ , \u201d he said . \u201cit was interesting as well to take people to the website because , without doing that , it would have ended where people saw it on tv . \u201d\njoe\u2019s friend of over 50 years , dan hixenbaugh , drove from florida to honor his good friend and former boss . dan told stories about the many gimmicks joe devised to attract more customers to store openings . dan was responsible for the publicity surrounding the openings of new 84 lumber stores , and so it was dan who was responsible for implementing joe\u2019s gimmicks . the audience laughed at hearing about the paul bunyan games , a series of outdoorsy related events that customers could compete in to win cash prizes , and of the 84 lumber blimp that got away .\nfounded by joe hardy in 1956 in the town of eighty four , pennsylvania \u2013 where the original store continues to operate \u2013 84 lumber company ( www . 84lumber . com ) is the largest privately held building materials supplier to professional contractors in the country . the company operates more than 280 locations in 33 states across the united states , including four component - manufacturing plants . with nearly 3 , 800 associates nationwide , 84 lumber company provides professional contractors with quality building materials and industry - leading services , such as risk insurance , financing , and builder plan services .\nordahl said it\u2019s a delicate balance to make your message interesting without turning people off . he singled out automakers kia and honda for lighthearted pieces that dealt with weighty topics like the environment and capturing the human spirit . ordahl said 84 lumber landed on the gloomier side of the ledger .\nas the business expanded , hardy and his brothers became sole owners of 84 lumber , and the company entered a new phase of expansion throughout the 1960s . this expansion was accomplished largely by keeping overhead low and adopting a \u2018no frills\u2019 warehouse - style approach to most of the stores .\nin 2013 , 84 lumber increased sales 27 percent over the prior year , generating $ 2 . 1 billion in revenue . in 2016 , the company continues to expand and has recently announced plans to open at least a dozen new stores and manufacturing facilities in the western united states .\nlast month , fox rejected the first ad submitted by 84 lumber because it featured a border wall\u2014a structure that may be too controversial at this time given the political promises of president trump . the company is working with pittsburgh - based brunner , its agency partner of more than five years .\nhe continued : \u201c84 lumber challenged us to create a thought - provoking 90 second spot that would tell the world who 84 lumber is and what they stand for\u2014a company looking for people with grit , determination and heart , no matter who they are , where they come from , or what they look like . and while that full story will no longer be told on tv at the super bowl , we all believe too strongly in that message to leave it on the editing room floor . so we are going to launch it during the super bowl and make the full story available online . \u201d\n84 lumber , based in eighty four , penn . , had planned to air a 90 - second spot carrying a heavy message of job recruitment as it tries to ramp up its 5 , 100 - employee base . the ad is slated to run before halftime at the feb . 5 event .\ncicero believes 84 will pass stock lumber , in part , because of hardy\u2019s personality .\nhe definitely has an intensity . he is just as intense as he ever was . his intensity makes your intensity go up ,\nsays cicero , who is now the company\u2019s vice president of store operations .\nit was such a dark , dark , dark time ,\nshe says , wearing a pullover windbreaker and her signature diamond earrings in a drab boardroom at 84 ' s rural headquarters in eighty four , pa . ( the business is named after the town , which changed its name from smithville in 1884 ) . if 84 lumber ' s revenue had teetered the wrong way by $ 500 , 000 during the worst of it , a six - month stretch from late 2008 through may 2009 , she would have been forced into not just corporate but personal bankruptcy . on paper she was basically broke . six years later she ' s back , with a smarter , leaner 84 lumber and a net worth estimated at $ 1 . 2 billion .\n84 lumber established its roots in eighty four , pa in 1956 when founder joe hardy , in conjunction with his two brothers , norman and bob hardy , and family friends ed ryan and jack kunkle , pooled together $ 84 , 000 in funds to purchase land and buildings for a new \u201ccash and carry\u201d lumberyard : customers paid by cash or check ; if merchandise was unable to be \u201ccarried\u201d out , an additional charge was implemented to have the item personally delivered .\nthey don\u2019t stock anything . thus marking up as the middle man . they don\u2019t own their own trucks , making the truck leasing co not 84 employees .\nfor over 20 years , 84 lumber founder joe hardy has hosted an annual golf tournament to benefit the boy scouts council of westmoreland and fayette counties in southwestern pennsylvania . over the years , this event has raised in excess of $ 1 . 5 million to help the scouts fund programs and activities . watch video .\nthrough our building hope program , 84 lumber has actively supported local , regional , and national charitable organizations ranging from volunteer fire departments , to chapters of the red cross and united way , to the national efforts of habitat for humanity . our long - standing commitment for the community can be seen and felt surrounding each of our 250 store locations and that passion comes from the ground up . it starts with our employees and is embraced by the leaders of 84 lumber . we\u2019re proud to announce that in 2016 alone , we donated more than 1 . 3 million to a variety of charitable causes and that corporate giving starts with you .\nin a recent faculty newsletter at the university of maryland , henry c . boyd iii , marketing professor in the robert h . smith school of business , analyzed 84 lumber\u2019s strategy . boyd said it\u2019s not uncommon for brands to push the envelope with super bowl ads to get some extra publicity out of the expensive buy .\nincludes the architectural blueprints for one of the tiny home models , a materials list , and a trailer built to meet the requirements of the selected house . the trailer will be outfitted with a subfloor and ready for walls . all materials on the list and essentials to build a tiny home can be purchased at a local 84 lumber .\n84 lumber will make the original , rejected ad available online on feb . 5 , the day before super bowl li . while the\nfull story will no longer be told on tv at the super bowl , we all believe too strongly in that message to leave it on the editing room floor ,\nsaid mr . brunner .\n\u201canytime you talk about advertising , you try to tap into pop culture , \u201d radick said , explaining why 84 lumber ventured into such a combustible topic as immigration . \u201cto ignore politics and say we can\u2019t talk about anything controversial because we can\u2019t take the risk of offending anyone , we then end up with a really bland message . \u201d\nin 1990 , chief operating officer jerry smith joined 84 lumber . in an effort to refocus the company , he drafted a mission statement clarifying the goals and values of the company and communicating its character to associates , vendors , and consumers . the mission statement said , in part , that ' 84 lumber is dedicated to being the low - cost provider of lumber and building products to residential builders , residential remodelers , and dedicated do - it - yourselfers , while adding value to our products through trained , knowledgeable and motivated associates . ' the company further hoped to gain an edge through personalized service , inventory maintenance and competitive prices , and growth and strong leadership . associates began carrying laminated business card sized copies of the mission statement in their pockets , and messages posted throughout company buildings and in an employee newsletter reminded associates of company goals and plans .\nin its approach to materials purchasing , 84 lumber opted to switch to a centralized system for its hundreds of lumber yards during this time . the company had tried unsuccessfully to implement such a system in the mid - 1970s , but had quickly returned to regional and store purchasing . regional buying had allowed more market awareness since inventory could be tailored to the specific store in response to customer demand and new markets . this splintered purchasing structure , however , also meant loss of bulk - buying power . furthermore , the lack of coordination with company headquarters also meant dead inventory in stores and wide discrepancies in prices each region or store paid for its products . when company management decided to institute centralized purchasing , it also moved operations , accounts payable , and sales from the store and regional levels and centralized them at company headquarters . a team of ' purchasing managers ' was formed from former store managers familiar with operations at the store level . purchasing managers developed expertise in specific product categories . vendors had not been in the habit of making site visits to 84 lumber stores , but with the new arrangement , they were encouraged to train 84 lumber sales associates and aid them in merchandising . stores adopted vendor suggestions for improving efficiency .\nin 1999 the company also took major steps to increase its domestic business . 84 lumber introduced a new design center called maggie ' s building suggestions showroom , a 17 , 000 - square - foot facility located in pittsburgh . the interactive center , geared toward homeowners , builders , designers , and architects , featured a showroom with hundreds of home products and d\u00e9cor , as well architectural consulting services , multimedia conference rooms , and staff designers . in 1999 84 lumber opened two installed sales centers and announced plans to open several more . the centers would then support outlets on a regional basis . builders would be able to leave blueprints , materials list , sketches , or just ideas at a local 84 lumber store , which would then forward the information to the installed sales center , which would estimate the materials and cost . within 48 hours a delivery could be made to a contractor ' s site . the company also instituted a 30 - day price guarantee that allowed builders to lock in a price and take delivery as needed without incurring any extra charges .\nseveral [ advertising ] industry veterans ,\nwho spoke to adweek earlier this month speculated that 84 lumber and brunner deliberately submitted an ad that would be rejected to build up the pr momentum before game day \u2014 not least because the ad is being delivered in two parts , meaning production would have needed to begin long before fox rejected the spot .\nif the company wanted attention , it certainly got it . radick said the 84 lumber website traffic ballooned to 300 , 000 views within minutes of the commercial airing just as the first half of the super bowl between the atlanta falcons and the new england patriots ended . there were 6 million attempts in the first hour , which slowed access to the video .\nas part of its 2006 initiative to help the gulf coast recover from hurricanes katrina and rita , 84 lumber funded the construction of 10 homes in new orleans\u2019 musicians\u2019 village in conjunction with the southern governors\u2019 association ( sga ) . musicians\u2019 village , located in the devastated 9th ward , is spearheaded by new orleans\u2019 musicians , harry connick jr . and branford marsalis .\nevidently , hardy and his daughter maggie hardy magerko\u0097whom hardy had just brought into the business as his heir apparent\u0097realized that when it came to home - improvement customers , home depot and lowe\u2019s were the goliaths and 84 lumber was david . rather than confront the two powerhouses directly , hardy and his daughter devised a different strategy : find a different customer , the homebuilder .\nwe are in ny working from texas . 84 in webster texas is on point . they are customer service branded . i dealt with the one in patchogue ny on a larger commercial\nwith costs for a 30 - second super bowl spot estimated to be $ 5 million , the 90 - second video is an expensive ploy for 84 lumber , which reportedly had sales of $ 2 . 5 billion in 2015 . that year , the brand spent some $ 775 , 000 on measured media in the u . s . , according to kantar media .\nschapiro said :\n[ the message behind the ad ] is that in this great land of opportunity , 84 lumber is a company of opportunity . with this expansion will come an ongoing recruitment campaign , and on this journey we depicted characters who embody the traits and characteristics they are looking for in their people : strong will , determination , and hard - working people .\nthe company will have four\ntargeted divisions ,\nin the central , mid - atlantic , southeast and southwest portions of the country . the central division , for instance , will have 90 stores in pennsylvania , new york , west virginia , ohio and virginia . it ' s the largest number of stores in a division , according to a news release from 84 lumber .\nin 1992 , 84 lumber launched a new concept entitled 84 affordable homes across america , a line of do - it - yourself homebuilding kits . hardy was willing to double the company ' s long - term debt to $ 80 million to back the new enterprise , which consisted of 30 home models in a price range of $ 39 , 900 to $ 59 , 900 ( not including the cost of the lot ) . included in the price were all the supplies necessary for the structure itself as well as the costs of excavation , plumbing , wiring , and heating .\nin 2002 , the company exceeded $ 2 billion in annual sales for the first time in history and continued its impressive sales growth throughout the early 2000s . however , when the housing market crashed in 2009 , 84 lumber \u2013 like most organizations associated with the construction industry \u2013 suffered significant losses . difficult decisions were made to save the company , and efforts to avoid bankruptcy were ultimately successful .\nthe final direction of the ad is unclear , which could be a smart strategy for the 61 - year - old , family - run company headquartered in eighty four , penn . the president of 84 lumber has said that the ad is meant to serve as a recruiting tool , specifically for men age 20 - to - 29 . it will kickoff a yearlong campaign on that theme .\n84 lumber is not the only brand covering the theme of immigration during the super bowl this year . budweiser is airing a 60 - second ad that follows anheuser - busch cofounder adolphus busch ' s difficult journey from germany to the us in the mid - 1800s \u2014 including some of the prejudice he encountered before he went on to create what is now the world ' s largest brewer .\nthe company has aggressive expansion plans for 2017 , smiley said , and is expecting to open 20 new locations primarily in the western part of the country . the company already has 250 locations and was named one of forbes\u2019 largest private companies in america in 2016 . 84 lumber decided to purchase its first super bowl ad this year to increase recruitment and national brand awareness as the business expands .\nin 1991 , hardy turned over 40 percent of the 84 lumber stock to maggie . within two years she would be named president . at 27 years old , she faced a tough challenge replacing her father . she had no college degree and her only management experience was at the nemacolin woodlands golf , spa , and conference center . hardy maintained , however , that maggie , the youngest of his five children , displayed more of an aptitude and interest in business than her older siblings . in fact , since the age of five she had spent time with her father on the job and over the years accompanied hardy at new store openings and on - site inspections . she worked for a time in her early twenties at the bridgeville , pennsylvania store to become familiar with everyday operations at 84 lumber .\n84 lumber , the building supplies company whose first super bowl spot was initially rejected by fox for being too political , has released the revised version . the conclusion of the 90 - second spot , which will air in the second quarter , is shrouded in mystery and is ostensibly meant to direct viewers to urltoken , where the entire story , including the video nixed by fox , will be posted .\nthe solution was to show the original ending on 84 lumber\u2019s website . interest was so intense that more than 6 million requests were received in the first hour after the ad aired , just before halftime , and there were more than 17 million video views during the week , brunner said . it was the no . 1 trending spot on both youtube and twitter on super bowl sunday , feb 5 .\nyet , according to a report published by campaign on tuesday , fox sports declined to run the first version of the ad submitted by 84 lumber and its agency partner brunner . sources claimed the initial creative summary included a wall preventing would - be employees from crossing an unspecified border , thereby mirroring president - elect donald trump\u2019s campaign promise to build a physical barrier between the u . s . and mexico .\n\u201cborrowed interest is glomming on to subject matter not related to their brand or business to try to grab attention , \u201d adamson said . \u201cyou end up with ads people remember , but it doesn\u2019t drive their business . people may remember 84 lumber , but they won\u2019t run out and patronize the product . they also botched the execution when their server crashed . they left lots of money on the table . \u201d\nthe final direction of the ad is unclear , which could be a smart strategy for the 61 - year - old , family - run company headquartered in eighty four , penn . the president of 84 lumber has said that the ad is meant to serve as a recruiting tool , specifically for men age 20 - to - 29 . it will kick off a year - long campaign on that theme .\nmeanwhile , the post - world war ii residential building boom was taking place , so , as hardy says ,\nit didn\u2019t take a genius to figure out what would happen .\nsomehow , he and his two brothers , norman and bob , scraped up enough money to get into the lumber business . by 1956 , in the southwestern pennsylvania town called eighty four , the hardy\u2019s opend a lumber store bearing the town\u2019s name .\nthe meeting was supposed to be like all the others . three or four times a year , the 50 - or - so area sales managers of 84 lumber would congregate at the company\u2019s world headquarters located\u0097where else ? \u0097in tiny eighty four , pa . during these sales meetings , they would typically discuss how the privately held building materials retailer was performing , they would establish goals , and they would devise a strategy for accomplishing those goals .\n\u201c84 is trying to tap into these social issues , \u201d ordahl said . \u201ci\u2019m not beating them up . everyone is trying to navigate this . people like content but don\u2019t want a preachy , school marm approach . \u201d\n\u201cour industry is going through a period of extreme disruption . and i\u2019ve always preferred to be the one doing the disrupting , rather than the one being disrupted , \u201d hardy magerko said in a statement . \u201cbut to do that , we need to hire and train people differently . we need to cast a wider net , and to let the world know that 84 lumber is a place for people who don\u2019t always fit nicely into a box . \u201d\ni built this damned thing and didn\u2019t have any money , that\u2019s how sophisticated i was ,\nhardy jokes . he helped his cash flow by instituting a cash - and - carry policy and a deposit - in program . for the deposit - in program , he locked in lumber prices and offered a cash discount for customers who paid up front , even when they didn\u2019t need all the lumber delivered immediately . it was a good deal for the customer , because the price of lumber can escalate quickly , and it was a good deal for hardy , because he\ndidn\u2019t have any money\nand he had a large enough inventory to protect himself against price hikes .\n84 lumber wasn\u2019t alone in the super bowl ad pile on . many other big brands , from beer giant anheuser - busch inbev to audi , airbnb and kia autos used their super bowl time \u2014 at $ 5 million per 30 seconds \u2014 to break through . the challenge is to get viewers , whether they are chatting at a party or standing among a scrum at a bar , to pause and take notice \u2014 and maybe talk about it later ."]}
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", "topic": 16}], "title": "mastec", "paragraphs": ["principal subsidiaries : mastec north america , inc . ; mastec brazil s . a .\nglassdoor has 339 mastec reviews submitted anonymously by mastec employees . read employee reviews and ratings on glassdoor to decide if mastec is right for you .\n( 98 % owned by mastec , inc . ) ( 2 % owned by mastec international holdings , inc . )\nmastec , inc . - company profile , information , business description , history , background information on mastec , inc .\nmastec is phasing out individual company branding in its wireless division and is providing those services under a single organization known as mastec network solutions .\n, inc . and mastec brazil , s . a . still , for fiscal 2001 mastec posted a loss of $ 92 . 35 million in revenue\nmastec inc is a small business with 20 to 49 employees . categorized under telephone communications , mastec inc has an annual revenue of $ 5 to 10 million . mastec inc is a public business located in pittsburg , ks .\nmastec goes public ; its stock is traded on the new york stock exchange .\nformerly known in the marketplace as nsoro mastec , optima network services , camcom , mastec network services , dynamic tower services , data cell systems , and dynis .\napproximately 70 % of westower\u2019s business is where mastec has limited or no business .\n1 mastec front desk receptionist jobs in cape coral , florida found on monster .\nfollow changes in mastec , inc . executives ' and board members ' employment .\nin 1996 , mastec bought sistemas e instalaciones de telecomunicacion , s . a . (\nmastec provides turnkey solutions for a variety complex civil infrastructure projects or specialized foundation construction .\nmastec price target raised to $ 47 . 50 from $ 36 at craig - hallum\nmastec acquires canadian oil and gas pipeline and facilities contractor big country energy services inc .\nmastec acquires canadian oil and gas pipeline and facilities contractor big country energy services inc .\nburnup & sims ( b & s ) , earliest forerunner of mastec , is founded .\nwireless contractor mastec network solutions was one of those heralded for their \u201ccommitment to collaboration . \u201d\ncredit suisse analyst jamie cook started mastec with a neutral rating and a $ 42 price target .\nmastec specializes in providing infrastructure and engineering services for the government , home security and telecommunication industries .\nsign up for equilar boardedge and view profiles of mastec , inc . executives and board members .\ncnw | mastec acquires canadian oil and gas pipeline and facilities contractor big country energy services inc .\ncommunications , electrical and natural gas distribution infrastructure . mastec \u2013 utility services * . . . .\nmastec has acquired halsted communications ltd . , a residential installation contractor whose primary customer is directv .\nmastec has been involved in some of the largest and most complex infrastructure construction projects across the country .\nthe following mastec entities have current openings , please select an entity based on your area of interest .\nit will also assist mastec in additional implementation for its largest wireless carrier client , at & t .\n. the similar entrepreneurial histories , blended cultures , experienced operators and powerful strengths of burnup & sims and church & tower , now mastec , fuel the growing momentum that will drive mastec into the next century .\nmastec chairman mas canosa died in 1997 ; his son , jorge , jr . , succeeded him . newly acquired sintel allowed mastec to profit from the now deregulated spanish market and establish itself in latin america , primarily in the rapidly growing telecom markets of argentina and brazil . in july 1997 the company formed mastec inepar and held a 51 percent interest in the brazilian company . by the end of the year , mastec had acquired 16 domestic and three foreign companies . the following year , as part of a consolidation plan , mastec sold 87 percent of sintel and developed a company - wide marketing plan to emphasize the mastec brand name .\ns chairman and jorge mas was named president and chief executive officer . mastec was now a regarded as a\nmastec provides turnkey solutions for water & sewer , and distribution transmission systems , including treatment plants and facilities .\nat mastec , you can get involved with projects ranging from alternative energy to national security and land development .\nthe delayed start of its ruby pipeline will shift revenue and margin into the fourth quarter , mastec said .\nmastec , inc . 800 s . douglas road 10th floor coral gables , fl 33134 305 . 599 . 1800\ns chairman , and jorge mas was named president and chief executive officer . mastec was now a regarded as a\n, venezuela . furthermore , video cable comunicacion , s . a . awarded a design - build contract to mastec\n( 99 % owned by dresser acquisition company ) ( 1 % owned by mastec international holdings , inc . )\nbut during the same week that 2 . 4 million wsj readers were being informed about mastec\u2019s commitment to excellence , at & t put a freeze on almost all of mastec\u2019s work if it wasn\u2019t already shovel ready or in progress .\nthe next acquisition for mastec occurred in 2012 when it purchased louisiana - based dynamic tower services , inc . , a self - perform wireless construction contractor , which further increased mastec\u2019s capability to vertically integrate their wireless infrastructure construction services .\ncoming into thursday ' s second - quarter financial report , mastec investors had high hopes for solid gains in revenue and earnings . yet even mastec itself seemed surprised by just how well it did during the second quarter . let ' s take a closer look at mastec and what its latest results say about the company and its industry going forward .\nmastec , inc . .\ninternational directory of company histories . . retrieved july 09 , 2018 from urltoken urltoken\nmastec , inc . .\ninternational directory of company histories . . retrieved july 09 , 2018 from urltoken urltoken\ntodd joined mastec network solutions as the director of operational finance in june 2011 and was promoted to cfo in 2015 .\ngoodman networks is not the first turfing contractor to hire a key at & t executive . mastec network solutions hired rick suarez who was at & t\u2019s southeast vice president of construction and engineering . he currently serves as mastec network solutions\u2019 president .\nin a reverse acquisition , ctf acquires 65 percent of b & s , which changes its name to mastec , inc .\nmanagement at mastec decided to divest some b & s acquisitions not related to its core operations , specifically floyd theaters , lectro products , and southeastern printing . the proceeds were used to reduce debt and finance the acquisition of other companies related to mastec\ns operating expenses and enhanced service capability in the region . mastec won new contracts to install telecommunications networks in the dallas /\nin a major acquisition , mastec bought sintel , s . a . , the engineering and installation unit of telefonica de espa\ncommunication technology is constantly evolving , and mastec is not only keeping pace with that evolution , we ' re driving it .\nmastec constructs a full range of oil & natural gas pipelines and transmission systems , from the wellhead to the end user .\nmastec network solutions 806 douglas road , suite 1100 , coral gables , fl 33134 + 1 . 866 . 545 . 1782\nmastec was created from the combination of two telecommunications construction and service companies with similar entrepreneurial spirits - - burnup & sims and church & tower . . . . the similar entrepreneurial histories , blended cultures , experienced operators and powerful strengths of burnup & sims and church & tower , now mastec , fuel the growing momentum that will drive mastec into the next century .\ndomestically , through its aggressive acquisition strategy , mastec acted as a consolidator of thousands of mom - and - pop operators to create a national network of contractors that could provide service wherever it had clients . mastec provided outside plant services to local exchange carriers\nsince joining mastec in 1994 , ramon has held several senior management positions and has contributed to the implementation of administrative and operational procedures for various mastec divisions nationwide . ramon is credited with developing the wireless and central office ( ef & i ) service lines within mastec and later served as president of the network services group which encompassed wireless , ef & i and enterprise network services .\n- - - - - - ,\ns & p downgrades mastec bonds ,\nmiami herald , march 18 , 2003 .\nmastec celebrated by offering its employees a new stock - purchase program that enabled them to buy stock at a 15 percent discount .\nmastec derived a large amount of its revenue from telecommunications clients . however , as rolf boone observed in a 2002 article in the\ns information technology functions . as a result , mastec was refocused on telecom , broadband , intelligent traffic systems , and energy .\nmastec then acquired utility line maintenance , inc . , a company engaged in clearing right - of - ways for utilities in southeastern\nlaunch your career with mastec network solutions and gain access to a variety of opportunities in a challenging , rewarding and innovative environment .\ndan caplinger has no position in any stocks mentioned . the motley fool recommends mastec . the motley fool has a disclosure policy .\nas leaders in smart grid technology installation , mastec is assisting utility companies to optimize their existing network of substations and switchyards to meet increasing power demands . mastec upgrades and / or integrates new equipment to facilitate more efficient and reliable energy distribution through monitoring systems .\n( catv ) communications systems , public utilities , and the traffic - control and highway - safety industry . additionally , mastec builds coaxial fiberoptic cable networks and wireless - antenna networks . inside buildings , the company installs and maintains telecommunications equipment and communications networks . mastec\nlunan , charles ,\nmastec buys firm in spain ,\nsun - sentinel , april 2 , 1996 , p . d2 .\nwith more than 300 offices throughout the united states and canada , mastec employees have the flexibility to work in a variety of locations .\npart of mastec\u2019s success has been through buying underperforming companies , and mas said that he believes the westower transaction will follow that model .\nkeybanc analyst tahira afzal said ferc aprpoved the commencement of construction on the bulk of the rover pipeline , which should address some lingering concerns for mastec surrounding the timeline . afzal said the approval adds comfort around mastec ' s near - term earnings outlook and his estimates .\nmastec has a solid long - term capital structure , with low rates and no significant near - term maturities . as of year - end 2016 , mastec had liquidity of over $ 440 million , which provides full financial flexibility to take advantage of various growth opportunities .\nmastec network solutions | 806 douglas road , suite 1100 , coral gables , fl 33134 | + 1 . 866 . 545 . 1782\nmanagement at mastec decided to divest some b & s acquisitions not related to its core operations , specifically floyd theaters , lectro products , and southeastern printing . the proceeds were used to reduce debt and finance the acquisition of other companies related to mastec ' s core business .\nmastec began to consolidate its many subsidiaries into two major groups : mastec north america , inc . and mastec brazil , s . a . still , for fiscal 2001 mastec posted a loss of $ 92 . 35 million in revenue - - due primarily to increases in bad debt expense of $ 182 . 2 million during the year . in august of that year , citron resigned and was replaced as president and ceo by austin j . shanfelter . a new executive vice - president and cfo , donald p . weinstein , was named in january 2002 .\nboone , rolf ,\nmastec focusing on new options for cable news ,\nwenatchee business journal , october 2002 , p . s4 .\ns recovery . mastec management was similarly hopeful , even confident , that the company was well - prepared to increase profits and cash flow .\nmastec , inc . .\ninternational directory of company histories . . encyclopedia . com . ( july 9 , 2018 ) . urltoken\nmastec , inc . .\ninternational directory of company histories . . encyclopedia . com . ( july 9 , 2018 ) . urltoken\nfrom the electric power plant , to the substations and to your business and home , mastec consistently delivers successful electrical transmission and distribution services .\nmastec network solutions is the primary wireless construction vendor for a major wireless carrier in the southeast and mid - west regions of the country .\nmastec did not provide the purchase amount they paid for dts and it is expected that they will not provide that information for data cell .\ntodd believes that mastec is well positioned to capitalize on all of the opportunities that come from the change and perpetual growth of the telecom industry .\nrick suarez leads mastec network solutions , a worldwide telecom industry leader , as group president . he is responsible for the financial well - being of the company , business growth , and bottom line performance . rick has the overall responsibility for planning and implementing the strategic direction of mastec network solutions .\nduring his tenure at the \u201cparent company\u201d , ramon served as senior vice president of business development for mastec , inc . in this role , ramon was responsible for new business opportunities while expanding existing business relationships across all divisions of the mastec family of companies and across several industries , including governmental agencies . ramon also served as director of diversity where he oversaw mastec\u2019s minority supplier development program and built strong strategic alliances with various regional minority councils nationwide .\ns leading companies of its kind and the fifth - largest hispanic - owned public company . to express their entrepreneurial spirit as concisely as possible , mastec\ncontracts poured in . ibm chose mastec to install and maintain services for its rapid network deployment program , a project that meant installing more than 1 , 200 medical kiosks in hospital emergency rooms . comcast cable communications awarded mastec a five - year contract to help build an advanced fiber - optic network in comcast territories . the state of florida chose mastec to design and install an end - to - end fiber optic network along 2 , 200 miles of florida\nat mastec , safety isn & apos ; t just a priority - it & apos ; s a core value . safety is a mindset and an attitude that all mastec employees carry with them on a daily basis . as a member of the nccr , national safety council , osha electrical transmission & distribution safety partnership and numerous other safety organizations and safety auditing programs , mastec is committed to continuous improvement in safety with a common goal of zero injuries .\nmastec competed in the new markets created by these developments by concentrating on additional relevant acquisitions and on expansion of its core telecommunications services . in a major acquisition from telefonica - - the largest telecommunications infrastructure contractor in spain - - in 1996 , mastec bought sistemas e instalaciones de telecomunicacion , s . a . (\nsintel\n) . this positioned mastec to take advantage of the increased competition anticipated in europe and the rapid upgrading of telecommunications services expected in latin america . the purchase more than doubled the size of mastec , and gave it access to sintel ' s established operations in spain and in latin america .\ns & p cuts mastec inc . [ bonds ] to junk status ,\nstandard & poor ' s ratings services , march 18 , 2003 .\nmastec offers competitive compensation for professional , skilled and hourly employees . qualified mastec employees are covered by a variety of health insurance plans nationwide , with dental , health , vision care , short - and long - term disability , basic life , ad & d , and supplemental life and ad & d offerings .\nmastec network solutions provides engineering , furnishing and installation ( ef & i ; ) services for several oems throughout the nation via in - house certified installers .\nmastec is banking on westower\u2019s revenues shoring up its stock and is expected to present that case during its q3 earnings call on oct . 30 , 2014 .\nkevin is mastec network solutions executive vice president \u2013 west . he is responsible for turf operations and construction services in the central and west . he oversees the national program & project management office , including mastec network solutions\u2019 national relationships with at & t , the national pricing and rfp desk , and national quality teams .\nthe limitations of analog networks propelled the upgrade and installation of digital networks , which were more efficient . mastec increased its penetration into this market by combining two subsidiaries\nmastec supports more than 300 , 000 customers per month with staffing , training , supply chain , call center , reporting and analytics , technology solutions and more .\nmastec shareholders were happy with the news , and the stock jumped more than 7 % in after - hours trading following the announcement . if the energy market can keep making progress from its recent downturn , then mastec could be in an even better position to benefit and keep its upward momentum going throughout 2017 and beyond .\nalthough exact numbers are not available from mastec , it appears that they are now equal in wireless service employee count to the nation\u2019s largest contractor , westower communications .\ncontracts poured in . ibm chose mastec to install and maintain services for its rapid network deployment program , a project that meant installing more than 1 , 200 medical kiosks in hospital emergency rooms . comcast cable communications awarded mastec a five - year contract to help build an advanced fiber - optic network in comcast territories . the state of florida chose mastec to design and install an end - to - end fiber optic network along 2 , 200 miles of florida ' s turnpike and interstate highways . from the texas department of transportation mastec won a single contract totalling $ 740 , 000 to upgrade a lighting system along the main artery linking galveston island with the mainland . acquisitions continued apace , and by 2000 mastec reported record revenues of $ 1 . 33 billion , some $ 55 . 31 million of which came from brazilian operations .\nmastec competed in the new markets created by these developments by concentrating on additional relevant acquisitions and on expansion of its core telecommunications services . in a major acquisition from telefonica\njose r . mas , is chief executive officer of mastec , inc . , one of the largest and most diversified u . s . infrastructure services providers in the country . with over 18 , 000 employees in more than 400 locations across the united states , mastec generated over $ 4 . 3 billion in revenue in 2013 .\nwith 80 years of experience and a workforce of nearly 22 , 000 skilled professionals , mastec has the expertise and resources required to reliably deliver innovative solutions , everytime .\nmastec network solutions is always looking for qualified project managers , construction manager , technicians , and accounting professionals . we offer competitive benefits and valuable training and development opportunities .\nin addition , at & t\u2019s mid - may freeze of projects that weren\u2019t shovel - ready affected westower\u2019s cash flow and they began laying off workers , as did mastec . within six weeks the freeze shaved an anticipated $ 45 - $ 50 million in revenues , according to mas , and mastec had to issue guidance to analysts .\nalthough the acquisition doesn\u2019t assist in fulfilling the workforce shortage , for mastec it could result in higher profit margins as carriers continue to offer considerable bonuses for site completions .\nkeybanc says that the underperformance , of mastec ' s stock in 2017 , which the firm attributes to rover pipeline concerns , has created an attractive entry point . after meeting with mastec ' s management , keybanc expects rover to be approved and thinks that strong execution by the company could enable its fiscal 2017 eps to beat expectations .\nto contact mastec inc , please visit . company data is provided by s & p ; global market intelligence . please use this form to report any data issues .\nsafety is a mindset and an attitude that all mastec employees carry with them on a daily basis . as a member of the nccr , national safety council , osha electrical transmission & distribution safety partnership and numerous other safety organizations and safety auditing programs , mastec is committed to continuous improvement in safety with a common goal of zero injuries .\n\u201cmastec is an interesting us infrastructure play as it provides essential engineering and construction facilities for electrical transmission , oil and natural gas pipelines , renewable energy and wireless networks . \u201d\nreport no . 2762 , mountain view , calif . : frost & sullivan , 1997 , 430 pp . lunan , charles ,\nmastec buys firm in spain ,\nmastec is one of the nation ' s leading contractors for the construction and engineering of natural gas power plants , wind farms , solar energy facilities and alternative fuel power plants .\nin 1999 , jorge , jr . , retired from day - to - day operations , remaining on - board as chairman . joel - tomas citron was appointed president and ceo of mastec . although for a variety of reasons revenues slipped during this time , mastec remained one of the fastest growing communication and energy infrastructure providers in the united states in 2000 .\nwith a solid work history and reliability , pumpco , inc . has the ongoing commitment and understanding of customer needs to work alongside mastec for total job satisfaction . their complete range of pipeline - construction services also include maintenance , repair , retirement , and removal services , which supplies mastec with the capacity to offer our customers complete end - to - end solutions .\nas mastec entered the second half of the 1990s , the telecommunications industry continued to undergo fundamental changes . the u . s . telecommunications act of 1996 , agreements among countries in the\nmastec handles all private , commercial and government wireless construction projects in - house to ensure that our clients & apos ; needs remain the priority at every stage of cell tower development .\nwunderlich securities rates shares of mastec ( nyse : mtz ) a buy after the company reported stronger than expected second quarter numbers . it has a $ 13 price target on shares .\nmastec created a new service line that included voice and data network installations , power and gas distribution networks , telecommunications infrastructure projects , and intelligent transportation systems ; the company was awarded millions of dollars in contracts for these lines . mastec formed alliances with a number of companies ; for example , it teamed up with lucent technologies to provide infrastructure solutions to the cable television industry , and also formed an alliance with skanska u . s . a . to provide project management and telecommunications infrastructure services throughout north america . mastec also acquired several external network service providers .\nmastec created a new service line that included voice and data network installations , power and gas distribution networks , telecommunications infrastructure projects , and intelligent transportation systems ; the company was awarded millions of dollars in contracts for these lines . mastec formed alliances with a number of companies ; for example , it teamed up with lucent technologies to provide infrastructure solutions to the cable television industry , and also formed an alliance with skanska u . s . a . to provide project management and telecommunications infrastructure services throughout north america . mastec also acquired several external network service providers .\nmastec network solutions ( mns ) is a division of mastec that provides comprehensive services and turnkey solutions required to design , build , optimize and maintain telecommunications networks . the telecommunications industry is one of the most dynamic industries in the global marketplace today . consumer demand , technological advances , and new networking applications continue to fuel a fast paced business environment . a wholly - owned subsidiary of mastec , inc . ( stock symbol : mtz ) , mns is a telecommunications infrastructure services company that is uniquely positioned to outmatch the demands of this type of business climate .\nat this time mastec was one of the nation ' s leading companies of its kind and the fifth - largest hispanic - owned public company . to express their entrepreneurial spirit as concisely as possible , mastec ' s management adopted the former burnup & sims slogan\nopening the lines of communication\nand added their own vision of the future :\nthroughout the world .\nmastec utility services is a nationwide network of professionals providing critical infrastructure construction and engineering services for communications , power delivery and gas customers , 24 / 7 . utility services specializes in wireline construction for fiber and copper communications networks ; overhead and underground electric distribution for power delivery systems ; and gas distribution construction for gas systems . mastec utility services is committed to safely providing infrastructure that delivers .\nthe privately owned church & tower group acquired 65 percent of the outstanding common stock of publicly traded burnup & sims , inc . the name of burnup & sims was changed to mastec , inc . , the church & tower group became a wholly owned subsidiary , and the senior management of the ctf group took over leadership of the new entity ; jorge l . mas canosa became mastec\nmr . mas was appointed ceo of mastec in 2007 and during his tenure mastec\u2019s revenues have more than quadrupled and earnings have grown six fold . since assuming the top executive position at mastec , jose has diversified the company into the growing fields of oil and gas pipeline construction , electric transmission line construction , renewable energy , and wireless infrastructure construction while expanding its traditional communications business , which includes both broad - band infrastructure and installation to the home satellite services . jose mas has grown up in the business and over 20 years worked his way from the field to the boardroom .\nhe said that the acquisition will provide significant geographic growth , identifying that the vast majority of westower\u2019s business is in the southwest and western part of the country where mastec has not been very strong .\nnsoro also benefited from a revised purchase agreement based upon its earnings before taxes which provided a one - time $ 40 million cash payment plus 1 , 875 , 000 shares of mastec common stock .\n, mastec ' s chief financial officer , commented ,\nwe believe that once westower ' s operations are integrated into mastec billing systems and processes , we will be able to substantially reduce overall working capital levels in these operations by as much as 20 % . we anticipate that this transaction , exclusive of merger integration costs , will be accretive to 2015 diluted earnings per share in the range of\nas a worldwide - service provider , mastec network solutions takes great pride in supplying , designing , and supporting technology solutions to the commercial and government verticals . whether our customers need turnkey solutions , site modifications , maintenance , or even logistics management , mastec network solutions maintains a high commitment to safety and ensures their ability to meet our customers ' communication needs with the highest levels of reliability and quality .\nas the 21st century drew near , mastec was the nation ' s leading telecommunications company for infrastructure construction and a major supplier of premise - wiring services to fortune 500 companies . in short , mastec was a world leader for the design , construction , and maintenance of leading - edge telecommunications networks and hoped to remain in that position as by\nopening the lines of communication throughout the world .\nwe predominately operate under the mastec brand umbrella across the country , but we also operate under expertise - based entities that we\u2019ve acquired through the years in order to grow our business and support our customers .\nb & d contractors of shelby , inc . ; burnup & sims of texas , inc . ; burnup & sims telcom of florida , inc . ; church & tower , inc . ; church & tower fiber tel , inc . ; church & tower of tn , inc . ; designed traffic installation , inc . ; harrison - wright company , inc . ; kennedy cable construction co . , inc . ; mastec comtec of the carolinas , inc . ; mastec comtec of california , inc . ; mastec international , inc . ; mastec technologies , inc . ; r . d . moody & associates , inc . ; r . d . moody & associates , inc . of virginia ; shanco corporation , inc . ; sintel , s . a . ( spain ) ; utility line maintenance , inc .\nnext , mastec initiated a program for acquiring profitable , market - dominant companies in high - growth metropolitan areas nationwide . the first purchases were that of designed traffic installation , inc . ( an installer of traffic\n. at year - end 1994 mastec had met the challenges of establishing itself as a new company ; it reported a net profit of $ 7 . 5 million on revenue of $ 111 . 29 million .\njorge mas has agreed to buy the miami marlins baseball team from owner jeffrey loria for $ 1 . 17 billion , according to a report late monday . mas , the chairman of infrastucture company mastec inc .\nhe said that mastec contacted ei and the sale resulted in a profit for his company . ei also owns aviation companies and manufacturing plants , but pyle said , \u201cour performance was too dependent on westower . \u201d\nat the time , nsoro\u2019s primary customer was at & t and as it was handed more turfing contracts mastec\u2019s wireless revenue grew from about $ 70 million in 2008 to approximately $ 350 million two years later .\nmastec & apos ; s crews stand ready to assist in your disaster recovery efforts with established hurricane / disaster recovery services that insure the proper steps are taken to minimize potential damage resulting from severe weather events .\nprincipal subsidiaries : b & d contractors of shelby , inc . ; burnup & sims of texas , inc . ; burnup & sims telcom of florida , inc . ; church & tower , inc . ; church & tower fiber tel , inc . ; church & tower of tn , inc . ; designed traffic installation , inc . ; harrison - wright company , inc . ; kennedy cable construction co . , inc . ; mastec comtec of the carolinas , inc . ; mastec comtec of california , inc . ; mastec international , inc . ; mastec technologies , inc . ; r . d . moody & associates , inc . ; r . d . moody & associates , inc . of virginia ; shanco corporation , inc . ; sintel , s . a . ( spain ) ; utility line maintenance , inc .\n. the company has nearly 1 , 000 clients , none making up more than 10 percent of revenues . besides corporate clientele , mastec is also heavily involved with municipal , state , and federal agencies dealing with transportation , information technology , energy , and intelligent traffic systems . beginning in 2001 , mastec was refocusing its business plan onto maintenance - related businesses and , ultimately , on the needs of residential premises . the company\nmastec once again raised its full - year guidance in response to favorable conditions . the company now believes that it will see sales for 2017 come in at $ 6 billion , $ 300 million higher than its previous guidance estimate . adjusted earnings of $ 2 . 73 per share would be 44 % higher than 2016 figures and adds $ 0 . 28 per share to mastec ' s earlier guidance . for the third quarter , mastec expects revenue of $ 1 . 65 billion and adjusted earnings of $ 0 . 73 , and both numbers are just a bit higher than the current consensus among those following the company ' s stock .\ndomestically , through its aggressive acquisition strategy , mastec acted as a consolidator of thousands of mom - and - pop operators to create a national network of contractors that could provide service wherever it had clients . mastec provided outside plant services to local exchange carriers - - such as bell south telecommunications , inc . ; united telephone of florida , inc . ; and gte corp . - - among others . by year - end 1997 , mastec had 20 multi - year master contracts with regional bell operating companies and other local exchange carriers to meet all of their outside plant requirements according to stipulated costs per job and within a specific geographic areas .\nrealizing that the telecommunications industry was fragmented and operated mainly by family - owned businesses , mastec initiated a program for acquiring profitable , market - dominant companies in high - growth metropolitan areas nationwide . mastec launched this acquisition program with the purchase of designed traffic installation , inc . , an installer of traffic control systems in southern florida ; and buchanan contracting company , inc . the holder of two master contracts with bellsouth in memphis , tennessee , and montgomery , alabama . furthermore , bellsouth awarded mastec contracts for telephone networks in nashville and franklin , tennessee , as well as for networks in four of north carolina ' s fastest - growing cities .\non march 11 , 1994 - - in a reverse acquisition - - the privately owned church & tower group acquired 65 percent of the outstanding common stock of publicly traded burnup & sims , inc . the name of burnup & sims was changed to mastec , inc . , the church & tower group became a wholly owned subsidiary , and the senior management of the ctf group took over leadership of the new entity ; jorge l . mas canosa became mastec ' s chairman and jorge mas was named president and chief executive officer . mastec was now a regarded as a\nminority business enterprise ,\npublicly traded on nasdaq under the symbol masx .\non march 11 , 1994 - - in a reverse acquisition - - the privately owned church & tower group acquired 65 percent of the outstanding common stock of publicly traded burnup & sims , inc . the name of burnup & sims was changed to mastec , inc . , the church & tower group became a wholly owned subsidiary , and the senior management of the ctf group took over leadership of the new entity ; jorge l . mas canosa became mastec ' s chairman , and jorge mas was named president and chief executive officer . mastec was now a regarded as a\nminority business enterprise ,\npublicly traded on nasdaq under the symbol masx .\nkevin haynes began his long - standing telecom career in 1984 , after serving in the us army for many years . kevin grew that career primarily with at & t , where he held progressive positions for 24 years before joining mastec network solutions . kevin started with mastec network solutions in 2015 managing overall operations , including human resources , communications , project management organization , quality , pricing , safety , fleet , logistics , vendor management , and information technology .\nready to seize opportunities created by unprecedented changes occurring in the telecommunications industry , mastec decided to divest itself of some subsidiaries - - part of the burnup & sims acquisition - - that were not related to its core operations : floyd theaters , inc . , lectro products , and southeastern printing , inc . the proceeds from the sale of these operations was used to reduce debt and finance the acquisition of other companies related to mastec ' s core business .\n, mastec ' s chief executive officer , commented ,\nwe are very excited about the big country acquisition . this acquisition is consistent with our recent public comments regarding our expansion plans in canada ' s dynamic energy sector .\nballston spa , n . y . - based halsted\u2019s operations , which are primarily in new york , pennsylvania and new england , are to be folded into mastec\u2019s install - to - the - home operations and business with directv .\nmastec shares were up 6 cents to $ 17 . 59 in morning trading . the 52 - week high was $ 23 . 17 on april 26 . the 52 - week low was $ 9 . 26 on july 1 .\nfacing a market that had dried up , shanfelter and weinstein remained cautiously optimistic , reminding the public that mastec had predicted the downtown and was making adjustments accordingly . the company ' s project 2100 was introduced to streamline , downsize , and realize economies through strategic partnerships . another key to the plan was in outsourcing much of the company ' s information technology functions . as a result , mastec was refocused on telecom , broadband , intelligent traffic systems , and energy .\nmastec canada inc . is a diversified infrastructure construction company that operates throughout canada with a focus on the four western provinces of british columbia , alberta , saskatchewan and manitoba . mastec canada offers a broad scope of services and is managed by a canadian team that has been working together for the past 12 years . our services include pipeline construction ranging from 2\n- 36\n; facility construction focusing on wellsites , gas plants , compressor and pump stations ; heavy civil construction , earthworks and concrete ; temporary and permanent buildings construction . primarily serving the role of general contractor , mastec canada inc . has the equipment , experience , personnel and systems to execute complex energy and industrial construction programs safely and efficiently .\nby the end of 1995 the company had combined the strengths of its subsidiaries and organized its operations into three principal business segments : telecommunications and related construction services , catv infrastructure construction and maintenance , and general construction services . that year mastec\nat & t provided them with no details as to when the deferred projects might resume , and mastec\u2019s overhead hockeysticked as their revenues plummeted , forcing them to reach out to financial analysts and provide adjusted guidance for their second quarter earnings .\nfurther , mastec\u2019s foreign operations are primarily based in canada and mexico . thus , the company is subject to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates , when transactions are denominated in currencies other than the functional currencies , which might affect revenues .\nmastec advanced technologies is a network of service professionals installing technology solutions to residential and commercial customers throughout the united states . we employ more than 4 , 000 technicians , serve over 125 markets and operate one of the largest fleets in the nation .\nthe largest hispanic - owned company in florida , mastec , inc . is a leading specialty contractor focusing on end - to - end infrastructure services for telecommunications , energy , broadband , and intelligent traffic systems for a broad range of clients in the\nin its wireline and wireless communication markets , mastec expects significant expansion related to both 5g and fiber deployment , as its communications business enjoys solid growth prospects . the company also anticipates significant opportunities related to gigabit broadband initiatives , along with fiber deployment .\nby year - end 1996 mastec ' s revenue had increased 171 percent , from $ 174 . 58 million in 1995 to $ 472 . 8 million in 1996 . earnings per share had increased from $ 0 . 50 in 1995 to $ 1 . 20 in 1996 . in january 1997 mastec announced a three - for - two stock split and on february 14 of that year began trading its common stock on the new york stock exchange . president jorge mas , in a company news bulletin released after the new york listing , declared that\nmastec ' s joining the world ' s premier exchange is a tribute to the dedication and hard work of its 7 , 000 employees worldwide . the fact that a company formed by cuban exiles is able to trade among the fortune 500 companies is living proof that the american dream is very much alive .\nmastec celebrated by offering its employees a new stock - purchase program that enabled them to buy stock at a 15 percent discount .\nthat were not related to its core operations : floyd theaters , inc . , lectro products , and southeastern printing , inc . the proceeds from the sale of these operations was used to reduce debt and finance the acquisition of other companies related to mastec\nin early june he said that he would reassess the loss of the at & t work and might have to consider \u201crightsizing\u201d , a euphemism for layoffs . and those began this week , according to a number of mastec employees who contacted wireless estimator .\none of the major drivers in the development of new distribution systems is changing technologies , such as plc controls and solid state transformers . as a leader in the deployment of distribution automation equipment , mastec is helping its customers stay abreast with evolving technologies .\nanother subsidiary , mastec technologies inc . , was established in 1996 to provide management services of wireless networks . in little more than a year the company installed over 130 pcs tower - and - antenna sites for pcs companies , thereby establishing state - of - the - art wireless networks in southern florida , tampa , orlando , and phoenix . by year - end 1996 mastec ' s revenues had increased 171 percent , from $ 174 . 58 million in 1995 to $ 472 . 8 million in 1996 .\nmastec also thinks it will be able to sustain its recent strength . in mas ' s words ,\nour current performance , coupled with significant opportunities for future growth across all of our segments , position us well for continued long - term growth .\njohn vento is mastec network solutions executive vice president \u2013 east . in his role john is responsible for deployment and project management organization , which includes network design , engineering , site development , site construction and integration services across the united states and puerto rico .\npublic company incorporated : 1994 as mastec , inc . employees : 7 , 000 sales : $ 472 . 8 million ( 1996 ) stock exchanges : new york sics : 1623 water , sewer and utility lines ; 8741 construction management ; 8742 telecommunications engineering consulting services\nprior to buying out shares of church & tower in 1971 and renaming it mastec , mas canosa turned around the failing business by climbing down into ditches , manholes and trenches to observe workers\u2019 construction methods , and working with telephone companies to meet their exacting standards .\nthe answer for successful companies then - - and now to accommodate lte \u2013 appears to be immediate growth through acquisition , as seen last week by the purchase of a major infrastructure contractor , louisiana - based data cell systems , by key industry player mastec network solutions .\nthe telecommunications act unleashed a building boom in the telecommunications infrastructure industry - - and mastec prospered . in january 1997 the company announced a three - for - two stock split and on february 14 of that year began trading its common stock on the new york stock exchange . president jorge mas , in a company news bulletin released after the new york listing , declared that\nmastec ' s joining the world ' s premier exchange is a tribute to the dedication and hard work of its 7 , 000 employees worldwide . the fact that a company formed by cuban exiles is able to trade among the fortune 500 companies is living proof that the american dream is very much alive .\nmastec celebrated by offering its employees a new stock - purchase program that enabled them to buy stock at a 15 percent discount .\ns leading telecommunications company for infrastructure construction and a major supplier of premise - wiring services to fortune 500 companies . in short , mastec was a world leader for the design , construction , and maintenance of leading - edge telecommunications networks and hoped to remain in that position as by\nmastec flirted with buying a number of wireless service companies in the mid to late 1990s , but it wasn\u2019t until 2008 when it became a major player by purchasing infrastructure construction and maintenance company nsoro for $ 17 . 5 million plus the assumption of $ 12 million in indebtedness .\nthe company with over $ 3 . 6 billion in revenue was founded by jorge mas canosa , father of current ceo jose mas . mastec is the second largest hispanic - owned company in the u . s . , and has over 13 , 000 employees in north america .\ncraig - hallum analyst christian schwab raised his price target for mastec to $ 47 . 50 from $ 36 after the company reported better than expected results , significantly better q1 eps guidance , and introduced 2017 guidance above expectations . the analyst reiterates a buy rating on the shares .\nat mastec , we understand that each job site comes with its own unique characteristics and challenges , and that planning , preparation and communication with our customers is essential to a project & apos ; s success . we have the knowledge and understanding to navigate the complex and continually changing world of regulatory demands , and our team of licensed land surveyors ( pls ) ensure that final grading is administered with the highest levels of professionalism and expertise . no matter what the surrounding environment or obstacles , mastec & apos ; s earthwork crews get the job done right .\nnext , mastec initiated a program for acquiring profitable , market - dominant companies in high - growth metropolitan areas nationwide . the first purchases were that of designed traffic installation , inc . ( an installer of traffic control systems in southern florida ) and buchanan contracting company , inc . ( the holder of two master contracts with bellsouth in memphis , tennessee , and montgomery , alabama . ) furthermore , bellsouth awarded mastec contracts for telephone networks in nashville and franklin , tennessee , as well as for networks in four of north carolina ' s fastest - growing cities .\nmastec derived a large amount of its revenue from telecommunications clients . however , as rolf boone observed in a 2002 article in the wenatchee business journal ,\na funny thing happened on the way to ever - expanding growth and revenue - - the telecommunications bubble burst .\nin its 2001 annual report , mastec management noted that\ncertain segments of the telecom industry suffered a severe downturn that resulted in a number of our clients filing for bankruptcy protection , or experiencing financial difficulties .\neven clients not in financial difficulty began limiting capital expenditures for infrastructure projects .\nto move forward more aggressively in the energy sector , the company announced that it had made an acquisition of a specialty pipeline equipment leasing company . mastec thinks that by doing so , it should be able to cut its overall equipment costs and gain a competitive advantage over its peers . at the same time , mastec also acquired a provider of infrastructure in the areas of civil engineering , water , sewer , and draining systems , and entering that market should give the company what mas termed\nan exciting platform to benefit from increased demand trends in this market .\nmastec constructs , installs , and maintains high service pump stations for any water and wastewater management need . whether it & apos ; s lifting potable water to a reservoir for eventual distribution to the community , or pumping treated and sanitized wastewater back to the environment , we work to ensure that all government regulations and customer requirements are met at each stage of delivery . with a continual commitment to safety and environmental stewardship , mastec & apos ; s pump station construction ensures the reliable delivery of clean water and the safe , effective removal of potentially harmful wastewater and sewage .\namong other acquisitions that reinforced mastec ' s internal growth and geographic diversification were the following : the purchase of harrison wright company , inc . , a telecommunications contractor with operations and bellsouth master contracts principally in georgia and the carolinas ; and the acquisition of shanco corporation and kennedy cable construction , inc . , catv contractors providing services to six southeastern states as well as to new jersey and new york . mastec ' s subsidiaries installed a 370 - mile fiber loop for telergy , inc . in upstate new york and completed a fiber loop for mci metro in raleigh , north carolina .\nto form a new company called mastec comtec , which brought single - project , turnkey , and maintenance solutions to the communications problems of fortune 500 corporations , government agencies , colleges , universities , and medical institutions . mastec comtec installed both local area networks ( lans ) and wide - area networks ( wans ) . the company was hired to fast - track construction of the enormous fiber - and - copper infrastructure of telecommunications equipment for the 1996 olympic village ; to build lans and wans for the nationwide offices of a major stockbrokerage firm ; and to install and maintain a bank holding company\nand mastec prospered . in january 1997 the company announced a three - for - two stock split and on february 14 of that year began trading its common stock on the new york stock exchange . president jorge mas , in a company news bulletin released after the new york listing , declared that\nat mastec , we believe our greatest asset is our people , and we & apos ; re continually looking to recruit others who reflect the professionalism , expertise , innovation and commitment to the quality that defines our culture . with more than 300 offices throughout the united states and canada , mastec employees have the flexibility to work in a variety of locations . we hire and retain managers , supervisors , foremen , equipment operators and workers who work well as part of a team , but show initiative and drive as individuals as well . our company is growing fast , and that growth offers a wide variety of opportunities for qualified , talented and motivated professionals . as part of the mastec team , you will experience exciting new projects and professional practices and cultures , further developing your skills and benefiting from an environment that & apos ; s creative , groundbreaking and , above all , supportive .\nfor the electrical transmission business , mastec estimates consistent improvement in results during 2017 . the company foresees 2017 as a transitional year for this segment , with anticipated improvement in end market . it also expects to see large industry awards , moving ahead , driving growth in business in 2018 and beyond .\nhalsted is a small tuck - in acquisition , which will give us greater economies of scale , \u201d mastec ceo jose r . mas said in a news release . \u201cin addition , we are very pleased to have the opportunity to expand our relationship with a great customer , directv ."]}
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( photo : volaris )\nthe most recent batch of new us routes for volaris represent its first us routes from quer\u00e9taro and oaxaca , giving volaris 15 international gateways in mexico .\navoid volaris airlines ! ! ! ! bad bad bad businesss . horrible customer service\nthe following table summarizes volaris traffic results for the month and full year 2016 .\non july 7 , 2016 , volaris will begin service to seattle from guadalajara .\nyou can reach volaris via facebook or via a contact form on their website .\ncodeshare agreement with condor flugdienst . codeshare agreements seem like a big way that volaris\nvolaris started service between sacramento int ' l and guadalajara on november 15 , 2012 . volaris then began flights between denver and mexico city on december 8 , 2012 .\non february 22 , 2013 , volaris and southwest stopped codesharing . southwest decided to focus more on the mexican market with airtran airways , instead of codesharing with volaris .\nat volaris , our business is acquiring , strengthening and growing vertical market technology companies .\ncopyright \u00a9 2018 volaris group inc . all rights reserved . | careers | privacy policy\ntuesday was volaris\u2019 last day of operations at the fort lauderdale airport , meyer confirmed .\nmia : low - cost carrier volaris to add two mexico routes on feb . 1\nvolaris began non - stop flights between chicago / o ' hare and mexico city on december 17 , 2013 . this replaced volaris ' chicago / midway - mexico city flights .\non december 13 , 2010 , volaris started services between midway international airport and guadalajara . it is volaris ' fourth international destination , first international service to a secondary airport and the longest route of volaris ' history . after mexicana de aviaci\u00f3n ' s shutdown , volaris took over many of mexicana ' s international destinations and flights from its focus city , guadalajara .\nmexico\u2019s volaris is continuing to pursue expansion in the us market , despite an unfavourable geopolitical environment . the trump administration has impacted demand in the northbound vfr segment of the mexico - us market , volaris\u2019 traditional focus , leading to a rare quarterly loss for volaris in 1q2017 .\ncodeshare agreements , most airlines stick to their designated paths , day after day . volaris travels\nvolaris ' s average price of $ 394 is less than the medium carriers ' average of $ 1 , 365 . you could save approximately $ 971 flying on volaris ( y4 ) .\nnote : excludes volaris costa rica . source : capa \u2013 centre for aviation and mexico\u2019s sct .\nthis has turned into a full on war with volaris as i did not authorize 2 bookings .\nin 2016 , volaris carried 69 , 927 passengers to and from the airport , meyer said .\nvolaris began non - stop flights between reno\u2013tahoe international airport and guadalajara on december 16 , 2014 .\nvolaris will also begin the first service link between austin and guadalajara on august 7 , 2016 .\npromotion codes are also sometimes available at the volaris website for discounts of up to 50 % .\naeromexico target a more similar airway route and location . on volaris\u2019 top international routes , it faces\nwn made a big mistake by not implementing the codeshares with volaris and westjet many years ago .\n, volaris has increased its routes from an initial 5 to a current 140 and its fleet from 4 to 53 aircraft . volaris currently operates over 220 daily flight segments on routes connecting 38 cities in\nvolaris received approval to fly to southern california ' s san diego international airport on july 12 , 2012 . volaris then began non - stop flights between orlando and guadalajara from july 14 , 2012 .\n, volaris has increased its routes from an initial 5 to a current 138 and its fleet from 4 to 54 aircraft . volaris currently operates over 240 daily flight segments on routes connecting 39 cities in\nlooking for cheap volaris flights ? skyscanner allows you to search and compare volaris flights to help you find the lowest prices and most convenient flight times for your travel needs . follow the links and book your cheap flight directly with volaris for the best price \u2013 skyscanner doesn ' t add any commission .\nurltoken presents our independent volaris safety ratings and reviews . country of origin : | airline code : y4\nmia : low - cost carrier volaris to add two mexico routes on feb . 1 - sun sentinel\noakland international airport ( oak ) and volaris airlines have announced the expansion of volaris\u2019 international operations at oak with the addition of new nonstop flights linking oakland with tijuana , mexico beginning march 4 , 2015 .\ncontribute to imdb . add a bio , trivia , and more . update information for peter volaris \u00bb\na few of you have asked how rapid rewards will work with our volaris partnership . at this time , customers aren ' t able to use award tickets or earn rapid rewards credits for volaris flights . laurel\nvirgin australia and volaris passengers check in at terminal 2 , but flights depart or arrive at terminal b .\nsearch expedia for the very best selection of volaris flights to whatever destination you ' re headed . volaris and expedia have teamed up to provide you with great discount airfares and flexible departure and arrival times to make your trip a truly comfortable , affordable , and memorable experience . fly with volaris today to see the difference .\nthe first vulcan mind meld between t ' pol and volaris . t ' pol is unfamiliar with it .\nvolaris continues to look for other niche vfr opportunities in the mexico - us market and is confident in the long term growth prospects in this segment . volaris has identified nearly another 50 potential vfr routes to the us .\nthe expansion into new segments of the us - mexico market is sensible as it enables volaris to diversify its us operation during a challenging period for its core vfr segment . however , volaris will have to overcome intense competition .\nvolaris understands that different passengers have different priorities and needs when traveling . consider booking one of the following options :\nvolaris has even lower costs than u . s . low cost leader spirit . ( photo : spirit airlines )\nthe airline expects mexico to regain category 2 status late this year or early next year . this would allow volaris to direct some of its 2011 capacity expansion to us markets although in the meantime volaris sees plenty of domestic opportunities .\nincluding this order , the volaris fleet is expected to nearly double from 44 at the end of 2013 to 86 by the end of 2020 . volaris ' fleet plan should also help the company reduce its unit costs even further .\nmost modern airplane fleet . volaris targets passengers visiting friends and family , price sensitive business travelers , and leisure travelers in\njul 05 , 2018 , 06 : 00 et volaris reports june 2018 traffic results ; passenger growth of . . .\nvolaris also has the benefit of lower unit costs than any of the us lccs , including ultra low cost operators frontier and spirit . volaris follows an ultra lcc model and has the lowest cask ( or casm ) in the americas .\nthe expansion in mexico city should improve volaris\u2019 yield in the us market , offsetting yield declines on other us routes .\ninternational operations in november 2008 , volaris announced a codeshare agreement with us - based low - cost carrier southwest airlines .\npassengers between the ages of 5 and 11 may only travel alone if the \u201cvolaris is with you\u201d service is purchased .\nhe says volaris expects to secure enough additional slots to operate about 20 daily flights from mexico city during the upcoming peak winter season . the additional slots will allow volaris to add a second frequency on several of its mexico city routes .\nclear skies ahead potential volaris investors should remember that the airline industry is risky under any circumstances , and volaris competes in a particularly fast - changing market . on the other hand , the mexican air - travel market is likely to grow by leaps and bounds during the next few decades , and volaris is poised to grab a big chunk of that growth .\ncanc\u00fan international airport ( cun ) . the airport for this focus city of volaris is the second - busiest in mexico .\nvolaris will be a lot better if it becames an arc participating carrier and elect the general concurrence method of agent appointment .\nvolaris in recent months has bolstered frequencies on some of its domestic routes and launched seven new routes from mexico city international .\nguadalajara , which has 23 routes to the us , will remain volaris\u2019 biggest base in terms of number of routes . however , mexico city will likely overtake guadalajara in terms of capacity . volaris operates approximately 100 weekly departures from guadalajara to the us .\nall the additional aircraft coming into the volaris fleet over the next 18 months are a320neos and a321neos , which also provides volaris an opportunity to upgauge several us routes ( as the a319 fleet is reduced ) and launch new , longer range us routes . volaris is now operating us routes of up to five hours ; its longest route , guadalajara - seattle was launched in 2016 .\nas it enters us - mexico beach markets volaris is also timing the flights to maximise demand from us origin southbound leisure passengers .\nvolaris currently flies nonstop from fort lauderdale - hollywood international airport to mexico city and guadalajara , an airport official there confirmed wednesday .\noakland , ca \u2013 jan . 29 , 2015 \u2013 oakland international airport ( oak ) and volaris airlines have announced the expansion of volaris\u2019 international operations at oak with the addition of new nonstop flights linking oakland with tijuana , mexico beginning march 4 , 2015 .\nmexican ultra - low - cost airline volaris made its debut on the new york stock exchange back in september , with the stock closing at $ 14 . 01 after its first day of trading . since then , volaris shares have tumbled about 20 % .\nthus , while volaris shares have fallen substantially in the last few months , short - term and long - term trends are both pointing in the company ' s favor . accordingly , volaris is one of my top picks in the airline sector for 2014 .\nvolaris now has an 18 % share of the domestic market , based on passengers carried in september 2010 , compared to a 13 % share one year ago . aeromexico has a 47 % share followed by interjet with a 21 % share . but blankenstein points out that volaris is significantly larger than interjet on an rpk basis since volaris ' average stage length is about double compared to interjet .\n[ \u2026 ] and toluca ( mexico city\u2019s secondary airport ) . you might remember back in october when southwest officially launched its partnership with volaris to feed passengers between the two networks . now , volaris is ready to blanket the us with its own [ \u2026 ]\nholger blankenstein , chief commercial officer of volaris , highlighted the relevance of this kind of recognition as a high achievement :\nfor volaris this award is more than an indicator to measure operations performance and people ' s perception of the company . it is an incentive that motivates us to continue innovating and keep challenging the aviation standards , while staying true to our vision and mission at volaris\n.\nat the end of the year , southwest and volaris will evaluate the partnership and decide how to expand further . volaris will certainly be looking to see which cities send the most traffic down and that can help the airline pick its next destinations in the us . once volaris has gateways open in other parts of the country , it makes options with southwest easier for people east of the rockies .\nand to select us destinations . proudly mexican , volaris is regarded as one of the new leading companies in the country . among other recognitions , volaris has received the prestigious esr award for social corporate responsibility for five consecutive years . for more information , please visit :\nbased on may - 2017 data from mexico\u2019s dct , volaris captured a 10 % share of passenger traffic between mexico and the us .\nvolaris is also offering daytime flights from mexico city to the us using slots divested as part of the aeromexico - delta joint venture .\nlo que es un hecho es que aunque a\u00fan no se ha oficializado , s\u00ed van a salir de volaris tanto slim como azc\u00e1rraga .\nmex is the second busiest airport in latin america and is home to aeromexico as well as low - cost carriers interjet and volaris .\nand to select us destinations . proudly mexican , volaris is regarded as one of the new leading companies in the country . among other recognitions , volaris has received the prestigious esr award for social corporate responsibility for six consecutive years . for more information , please visit :\nvolaris is mexico\u2019s largest low cost carrier airline . its first flight took wing in 2006 , under the name of vuela airlines ; since then it has grown to become mexico\u2019s second largest airline . it codeshares with southwest airlines and now owns the subsidiary volaris costa rica .\nowns shares of volaris . the motley fool has no position in any of the stocks mentioned . try any of our foolish newsletter services\ndestinations main article : volaris destinations volaris operates scheduled flights to mexico ( 43 ) and elsewhere in the americas ( 22 ) from mexico city international airport in mexico city , guadalajara international airport , in guadalajara , tijuana international airport in tijuana and monterrey international airport in monterrey .\nvolaris is a valued partner of expedia , and we work together to provide you with all the tools you need to book your next volaris flight . from last - minute flights to flights planned ahead , volaris has a huge inventory of cheap flights to help you save even more . fly with style and comfort with volaris , and rest assured that all your flight needs are taken care of , making your travel experience as good as it can be . all volaris flights offer expansive routes to your destination and provide you with flexible departure and arrival times giving you more selection than ever before . and by booking with expedia , you have access to online tools to help you plan the best trip , from fare alerts , to calendar tools and more ; use these to help book the best volaris flight you can find . if you need additional assistance , expedia customer service representatives are available 24 hours a day to help you with any questions when booking your volaris flights . volaris and expedia are here to ensure you travel with the confidence that you have the best flight at the very best price .\n, taxes included , flights are available for booking with volaris ' innovative\ntu decides\npay - per - service arrangement , whereby customers select exclusively those services they need for their specific travel needs . booking is available for customers on all volaris sales channels , including online (\nsouth florida travelers seeking similar service from volaris won\u2019t have to go far : the airline launched newly scheduled flights wednesday from miami international airport .\nsouthbound leisure markets are different , and would not work with the normal volaris flight timings . however , volaris is able to adapt its schedule to the market by rotating aircraft so they operate overnight on vfr focused chicago routes , but are operating the new beach routes during the day .\nvolaris began flying to its first destination in texas , at the time , to san antonio international airport from guadalajara on december 14 , 2013 .\none - way taxes included , flights are available for booking with volaris ' innovative\ntu decides\npay - per - service arrangement , whereby customers select exclusively those services they need for their specific travel needs . booking is available for customers on all volaris sales channels , including online (\nmembership in the urltoken entitles you to volaris\u2019 lowest ( blue ) fares on all flights , a savings of up to 40 % on fares .\nfirst , volaris is returning nearly all of its a319 aircraft in the next five years and replacing them with larger , more efficient models . second , by the end of the decade , more than half of volaris ' fleet will use new engine technology that provides a double - digit reduction in fuel consumption . together , these moves will allow volaris to grow while reducing its cost structure , which should lead to tremendous profit growth .\nfrom mia , volaris is offering daily service to mexico city and four weekly flights to guadalajara using airbus a320 aircraft , airport officials have said . guadalajara will become the miami airport\u2019s sixth destination within mexico , and volaris \u2013 its fourth airline to serve mexico and eighth low - cost carrier overall .\nlos angeles international airport ( lax ) . the airport for this focus city of volaris is the busiest in california and has 9 terminals . volaris flights check in at terminal 2 but will probably fly in and out of the tom bradley international terminal , also known as terminal b or tbit .\nvolaris has also made plans to expand its fleet with aircraft that will be cheaper to operate than the airbus a319s and a320s it uses today . earlier this week , volaris announced that it had agreed to lease 16 new a320neo and a321neo aircraft , which will be delivered between 2016 and 2018 .\nvolaris sought permission to fly between dallas / fort worth international airport and mexico city , along with a number of other u . s . - mexico routes . volaris submitted the request on february 3 , 2011 and the u . s . department of transportation granted approval on february 11 . however , volaris did not launch the service until over four years later , on april 29 , 2015 , when it began flights between dfw and guadalajara .\nvolaris just opened flights from san jose , ca to guadalajara . this is a heavy traffic business route , flown by no - nonsense people . i suggest that volaris should be very careful in mantaining the quality of the service from san jose or they will end up with empty planes very soon .\nvolaris applied to fly mexicana ' s former portland to guadalajara route . the application was granted and service to portland began on october 6 , 2014 .\nvolaris began serving mexico international early last year after a change in government policy opened up the slot - controlled airport to new entrants . it was initially limited to operating one daily flight at mexico city from its tijuana base . but after mexicana suspended operations in late august , volaris was given several additional slots at mexico city . blankenstein says volaris is now operating the equivalent of 11 . 5 flights per day from mexico city to nine domestic destinations .\nat jfk , volaris has received an afternoon slot pair , which it would not have been able to secure otherwise . volaris ' existing slot pair at jfk is after midnight . at los angeles , the new mexico city flight departs in the early afternoon , complementing a morning departure and a midnight departure .\nvolaris has been awarded eight daily slot pairs in mexico city overall , with three being used from 2h2017 and five in 2018 . these slots will enable volaris to double its mexico city - us operation from 56 weekly departures on nine routes to 112 weekly departures across 15 routes by the end of 2018 .\nnote : dcomps includes us network airlines director competitors ( delta , united , american and alaska ) . source : volaris corporate presentation , may - 2017 .\nmexican low - cost carrier volaris plans to launch service from miami international airport to mexico city and guadalajara on feb . 1 , airport officials announced wednesday .\nif you are flying in one of volaris\u2019 airbus a319s , the seats should come with laptop power . the other aircraft do not yet have laptop power .\nvolaris as part of its outstanding order book with airbus has four new a319 delivery slots next year . blankenstein says three of these aircraft are now slated to be delivered in june and july , and volaris hopes to take the fourth in november , giving it a fleet of 33 aircraft by the end of 2011 .\nmr blankenstein said volaris plans to continue pursuing expansion in the us . however , the company had adjusted its strategy somewhat to focus less on northbound vfr markets .\nel problema para volaris es que si la situaci\u00f3n de incertidumbre permanece por alg\u00fan tiempo , pueden perder el terreno ganado , pues inevitablemente va a afectar la operaci\u00f3n .\n* ( \u201cvolaris\u201d or the \u201ccompany\u201d ) ( nyse : vlrs and bmv : volar ) , is an ultra - low - cost carrier ( ulcc ) , with point - to - point operations , serving mexico , the united states and central america . volaris offers low base fares to build its market , providing quality service and extensive customer choice . since beginning operations in march 2006 , volaris has increased its routes from five to more than 162 and its fleet from four to 69 aircraft . volaris offers more than 332 daily flight segments on routes that connect 40 cities in mexico and 27 cities in the united states and central america with the youngest fleet in mexico . volaris targets passengers who are visiting friends and relatives , cost - conscious business people and leisure travelers in mexico and to select destinations in the united states and central america . volaris has received the esr award for social corporate responsibility for seven consecutive years . for more information , please visit : urltoken\nmexican low - cost carrier volaris is planning to further expand its mexico city operation as it takes delivery of six additional airbus a319s over the next few months .\nvolaris is currently unable to expand its us operation because mexico currently falls under category 2 in the faa ' s international aviation safety assessment ( iasa ) programme .\n\u201cvolaris has exciting growth plans over the next several years and sabre was the obvious choice for us because of the depth of their industry experience and excellence in delivering their solutions , \u201d said enrique beltranena , general director of volaris . \u201csabre is a committed partner that will help us evolve our airline to the next level . \u201d\nthis just creates an even better buying opportunity for long - term investors . volaris is one of several airlines making air travel more of a mainstream experience in mexico . volaris ' ultra - low - cost structure , and its steady growth , could make this stock a multi - bagger in the next five to 10 years .\nvolaris starting 14jul12 is offering twice weekly mexico city \u2013 orlando service , on board airbus a320 aircraft . this route will reduce to once a week from sep 2012 .\noh wow . . . i should have read up on this airline before i made the mistake of booking cheap flights for my senior parents with volaris . . .\nyou may book your volaris flight on the airline website , through the call center , or at the airport . when searching for fares on the volaris website , first you need to select your nationality ( mexican or non - mexican ) and type of payment . then you may select your departure and destination cities and dates of travel in order to search for flights . the volaris website accepts payment by credit card , paypal or safetypay online banking . you may also book your flight online or through the call center , and then make the payment at one of several retail stores in mexico which accept volaris payments , such as oxxo , sears , or sanborns .\nvolaris began its second destination in florida , fort lauderdale\u2013hollywood international airport from mexico city on december 1 , 2014 and then also from guadalajara on december 4 , 2014 .\nvolaris began its first non - stop flights to the northeastern united states , when it began service between new york - jfk and guadalajara on july 15 , 2015 .\nincreasing to 3x / week from december per this article : volaris inaugurates nonstop portland - guadalajara , mexico service urltoken\nthe volaris service to - and - from portland will run twice a week on mondays and saturdays until december 3 , when it will add service on wednesdays . the carrier said flights are available starting at $ 180 .\nduring december 2016 , volaris launched one domestic route ( tijuana \u2013 toluca ) and two international routes ( denver \u2013 monterrey and guatemala \u2013 san jose , costa rica ) .\n- - volaris is the first mexican airline to receive such recognition . - - the award recognizes the management team who has demonstrated excellence running a low - cost airline .\non february 25 , 2011 , it was announced that volaris would acquire mexicana ' s destination , fresno yosemite international airport and would begin service on april 14 , 2011 . fresno was volaris ' first us destination where it did not partner with southwest airlines . the airline began using guadalajara international airport as an american gateway hub in late 2011 .\nvolaris on - time rate of 81 % places them in the top 25 % in the world , and is also one of the best among mid - size carriers .\nmeasures as the above help strengthen volaris ' position as the mexican air carrier with the most number of destinations and services to the us . to date , volaris has transported over 7 million customers to and from the us market , a number that continues to grow as a result of more than 230 flights operated by the carrier in september alone .\none option would be to require southwest to start operating its own aircraft on transborder routes once the codeshares with westjet and volaris reach a certain level . but this could require southwest to renegotiate its codeshare deals as volaris ceo enrique beltranena said in november that its codeshare pact with southwest gives it the exclusive right to operate all us - mexico flights .\ngrowth ahead volaris is well - positioned to be one of the leaders as mexico ' s air travel market grows . last week , the company announced that it is opening an operational base in monterrey , which is the wealthiest major city in mexico . as of this spring , volaris will offer flights to 11 other cities in mexico from monterrey .\nsave time and money when you choose volaris for your flights to mexico city ! check - in up to 72 hours in advance , and only pay for options you choose .\nthe new southbound us leisure routes should also generate a yield premium compared to volaris\u2019 traditional vfr routes from guadalajara and other points in central mexico , such as guanajuato / le\u00f3n .\ni really like flying with volaris , they offer a great service and planes also prices . i have never heard of such a thing but well it was bad luck : (\nat fort lauderdale - hollywood , volaris had operated flights four times a week to mexico city and three times weekly to guadalajara , airport spokesman greg meyer said in an email .\nvolaris then began flights between guadalajara and ontario int ' l airport in ontario , california , a reliever airport in the greater los angeles area , on april 12 , 2014 .\nmexicana suspended operations in late august , prompting volaris and other mexican carriers to add capacity in the domestic markets , resulting in a significant improvement in load factors across the mexican industry . in september , the first full month after mexicana ' s collapse , volaris ' domestic passenger traffic was up 29 % versus the year prior to 313 , 000 passengers .\nvolaris ( y4 , toluca ) has announced that its volaris costa rica ( q6 , san jos\u00e9 juan santamar\u00eda ) unit will suspend flights to managua with effect from july 1 onwards . in a statement , the lcc ' s costa rica general manager , fernando naranjo , cited the violent disturbances and political instability that has affected nicaragua in recent days .\nunfortunately , market conditions do not allow us to maintain our operations there , so we have , therefore , had to adopt this provision ,\nhe said . volaris . . .\nconcesionaria vuela compa\u00f1\u00eda de aviaci\u00f3n , s . a . p . i . de c . v . known as volaris is an ultra - low - cost airline , with flights in mexico , united states , guatemala , costa rica and el salvador . volaris offers cheap plane tickets to develop the market , offering customers quality service and a vast choice of products .\nthe volaris fleet consists of 55 planes in the airbus family , including 18 a319s , 36 a320s and 2 a321s . the airline is expected to acquire several airbus a320neo by 2018 .\nvolaris chief commercial officer holger blankenstein says the carrier is taking an additional a319 this month and two more a319s next month , giving it a fleet of 24 a319s and two a320s .\nvolaris was originally planning to end 2011 with 27 aircraft but decided to lease an additional six aircraft to meet growing demand in the domestic market in the aftermath of mexicana suspending operations .\nwhile volaris shares have lost steam in recent months , there haven ' t been any major changes to its business prospects . if anything , it has been caught up in a wave of negative sentiment that has hit emerging market stocks . ( these same market issues caused vivaaerobus - - one of volaris ' top competitors - - to delay its ipo on tuesday . )\nmexican low - cost carrier volaris ceased operations at fort lauderdale - hollywood international airport this week a little more than two years after launching nonstop service to mexico city and guadalajara , mexico .\ncheap flights for volaris tend to be on wednesdays , when bookings can be made for around 3 % below the carrier ' s average price , which can mean $ 11 in savings .\nhigher consumer demand in mexico for flights to and through miami was a factor in relocating service from fort lauderdale , miguel agui\u00f1iga , volaris\u2019 director of market development , said in a phone interview wednesday .\nvolaris in the 3rd quarter of 2016 plans to expand guadalajara \u2013 us routes , with the addition of seattle and austin . both destinations will be served 3 times weekly , on board airbus a320 aircraft .\nwhile volaris is focusing mainly on mexico city over the next year , it continues to open niche vfr routes , following its established strategy in the us of finding unserved routes that can be stimulated with low fares and a relatively low amount of capacity . a majority of volaris\u2019 57 routes to the us are not served by any other airline , and 45 of its us routes are served less than daily .\nvolaris offers international flights to several destinations in the united states : chicago midway , denver , fresno , las vegas , los angeles , miami , orlando , phoenix , sacramento and san francisco / oakland .\nvolaris\u2019 continuing expansion at oak brings another new international destination to the san francisco bay area , offering travelers even more access to key cities and businesses in mexico , \u201d said deborah ale flint , director of aviation for port of oakland . \u201cthis expansion of service solidifies oak as volaris\u2019 top gateway in northern california and sets a new high for the number of nonstop destinations served from oakland international airport . \u201d\ntaking into consideration both delay frequency and duration as well as on - time performance , volaris earns 3 . 5 out of 5 stars , putting it near the top across all mid - size carriers .\nv . club is the name of the volaris loyalty program . it is not earned via miles but through a membership fee . the annual fee is 549 mxn , about $ 28 ( usd ) .\nskyscanner allows you to find the cheapest flight prices with volaris and thousands of other airlines without having to enter specific dates or even destinations , making it the best place to find cheap flights for your trip .\nbased on the study\u2019s projections , the initial six markets that southwest , volaris and vivaaerobus would likely debut from hobby are cancun , mexico city , monterrey , san jose costa rica , san jose del cabo , and san salvador . the estimates show a total of 12 daily flights in those markets from the three carriers , with southwest dominating the schedule . southwest and volaris have a nearly two - year - old partnership that entails passenger transfer connections to five of volaris\u2019 mexican destinations \u2013 mexico city , toluca , guadalajara , morelia and zacatecas \u2013 from los angeles , chicago midway , and oakland , san diego and san jose , california . the study\u2019s projections show that both volaris and southwest would both operate from houston to mexico city , but the airlines could also elect to have just one carrier operate the route and add houston to their partnership .\n. the ultra low cost highly efficient business model offered by volaris provides low base fares to develop its market , coupled with outstanding levels of quality services and a wide array of products . since beginning their operations in\nin the summer of 2015 , volaris launched its first ever international flights outside the continental united states ; to guatemala on june 18 , to puerto rico on july 2 , and to costa rica on september 10 .\nvolaris has confirmed it does not plan to fly to santiago de chile , and rather focus in the us and domestic market , after a local newspaper announced the airline had plans to begin operations in south america .\nenrique beltranena , ceo of volaris , upon receiving the award , highlighted the importance of ensuring good performance of all the people that collaborate in aviation companies for the daily operations , in order to provide the market with larger and more efficient services .\nin volaris we are very proud to receive this award , which acknowledges the extraordinary effort that our ambassadors do every day : get more people to experience flying to great destinations .\nduring december and full year 2016 volaris increased total capacity , as measured in available seat miles ( asms ) , by 21 . 6 % and 18 . 9 % year over year , respectively . total demand , as measured in revenue passenger miles ( rpms ) , for december and full year 2016 increased 19 . 5 % and 23 . 9 % year over year , respectively . volaris transported a total of 1 . 5 million passengers during the month of december , an increase of 21 . 3 % year over year . full year 2016 , volaris transported over 15 . 0 million passengers , an increase of 25 . 2 % year over year .\nthe criteria that led to the recognition of volaris was : its innovative business model , its high growth rates , rigorous cost control , integrity in their production processes , and the processes to increase revenue through auxiliary channels .\nvolaris , which began operations in march 2006 , serves more than 162 routes across 67 cities in mexico , the u . s . and central america using a fleet of nearly 70 aircraft , according to its website .\nvolaris flights are delayed 45 % of the time , which is lower than other medium - size carriers . when there is a delay , it averages about 21 minutes , which is about the same as similar carriers .\nfor spirit , low costs have allowed it to underprice other u . s . airlines , thereby encouraging its customers to travel more often than they would otherwise . volaris ' opportunity is even bigger . mexico still has a huge market for inter - city bus service . volaris , and a few other ultra - low - cost carriers , are finally bringing the cost of air travel within reach for many members of the emerging mexican middle class .\nthe us accounted for all of volaris\u2019 international growth from 2009 to 2015 . central america has contributed to a relatively small proportion of the growth since 2015 , given the small size of the airline ' s central american operation .\nthe new tijuana flight joins volaris\u2019 existing services between oak and mexico city , guadalajara , leon and morelia , mexico . it also offers convenient same - carrier \u201cin - country\u201d connections to numerous other destinations throughout mexico via tijuana .\nsabresonic css\u2019 advanced technology platform will allow the airline to cultivate its opportunities to interline and codeshare with other airlines . sabre\u2019s sophisticated reservations system will also enhance volaris\u2019 revenue through merchandising , ancillary sales and maximizing the carrier\u2019s branded fares .\nall six aircraft are used a319s that are being acquired to supplement the aircraft volaris already has on order with airbus . blankenstein says the three a319s being placed into service in the current quarter were all previously operated in europe .\nvolaris executives say the carrier may also further accelerate fleet expansion , depending on what happens with mexicana ' s proposed re - launch and category 2 . mexicana is hoping to resume operations next month , focusing on us routes .\nvolaris costa rica ( q6 , san jos\u00e9 juan santamar\u00eda ) commenced revenue operations on wednesday , november 30 , with scheduled double - daily flights between san jos\u00e9 juan santamar\u00eda and guatemala city . service is onboard a320 - 200 xa - vlr ( cn 7118 ) wet - leased from mexican parent volaris ( y4 , toluca ) . the lcc is one of three start - up carriers looking to use costa rica as a base . aside from the volaris unit , there is the already certified air costa rica ( ri , san jos\u00e9 juan santamar\u00eda ) as well as holiday air ( costa rica ) ( san jos\u00e9 tob\u00edas bola\u00f1os ) which is currently on phase 4 of its aoc drive .\nthis may help : after the day\u2019s flights are over friday ( may 12 ) , allegiant , delta , frontier , virgin america , virgin australia , sun country , volaris and boutique will move , with completion on saturday morning .\nhola folks ! a few responses to your comments : everyone asking for more volaris transborder service : let ' s get this initial engagement under our belt and then we ' ll start talking expansion ! anonymous @ 17 : 56 : you ' re right - - sorry if i wasn ' t clear . you ' ll be able to purchase volaris ' service from lax , oak , and sjc nonstop to mexico * in addition * to connecting itineraries with southwest - - but no , we ' re not adding any new nonstop service for international connect , either on southwest or volaris . goodnight everyone - - halloween at swa hdq tommorow . you have to see it to believe it !\nhe adds after the winter peak season volaris may reduce its mexico city operation rather than expand it beyond the expected 20 daily flights .\nwe don ' t have a major strategy to go into aicm ,\nblankenstein says .\nvolaris is also doubling its mexico city - us operation , which typically attracts a different mix of traffic and generates higher yields , using slots that have been divested by aeromexico and delta air lines as part of their new joint venture .\nthree of its nine existing mexico city - us routes were launched in 1q2016 \u2013 houston , new york jfk and miami . volaris also launched mexico city - san francisco in oct - 2016 . when these four new routes are included , volaris will be more than tripling its mexico city - us operation in just a two - year period ( oct - 2016 to oct - 2018 ) \u2013 from 37 weekly departures on five routes to 112 weekly departures across 15 routes .\nchairman of the board of directors of controladora vuela compa\u00f1\u00eda de aviaci\u00f3n , s . a . b . de c . v . ( volaris ) , and managing partner of acumen empresarial , s . a . de c . v .\nto me , this seems simple for the airline for sure , but it\u2019s more complex for the customer . i agree about transparency and that would be just fine with me if they didn\u2019t do a full codeshare , but i would want to see a single ticket where i only had to check in once . whether i\u2019m on volaris flight 123 or southwest flgiht 9123 ( operated by volaris ) , that\u2019s not a concerne and in fact , the former might be better anyway .\nthe company iae international aero engines ag awarded us with the pure - v designation , for currently using v2500\u00ae engines on all our a32ceo planes . volaris is the first mexican airline to operate purepower engines fabricated by pratt & whitney for a320neos .\na few days went by and we had not received an email confirmation , so we called again and first the agent told me that the credit card was declined and there was no reservation . . . what ? i call my credit card company right away and they told me two payments ( of the same price ) were processed for volaris . i then call volaris back with this information and they acknowledge it now but refuse to credit back my card for the extra charge .\nwhen volaris began its new fort lauderdale - to - mexico city route in december 2014 , it was the airport\u2019s first service to the mexican capital since aeromexico ceased service on that route in 2007 . guadalajara however was a totally new destination .\nvolaris planned to launch service to william p . hobby airport in houston , texas as soon as the new terminal was completed , but the airline chose to begin flying to houston - intercontinental from guadalajara on march 26 , 2015 , instead .\nguadalajara international airport ( gdl ) . this airport serves as a hub for volaris and is situated about 10 miles south of downtown guadaljara . it has a single terminal , two runways , and is the third - busiest airport in mexico .\nwhat you\u2019ll see on urltoken will look like a regular fare display and you\u2019ll think you\u2019re buying a single ticket connecting on the two airlines but you\u2019re not . what\u2019s actually happening is that it is just combining the southwest fare with the volaris fare and showing it as one . when you buy a ticket , you\u2019re actually buying two separate tickets between the two airlines . you will get a southwest confirmation number and a volaris confirmation number and you\u2019ll need to check in separately for each .\nrecent data shows nearly all the domestic traffic previously carried by grupo mexicana , which one year ago had a 30 % share of the market , has already been picked up by aeromexico , volaris , interjet and low - cost carrier vivaaerobus .\nvolaris launched nine routes to the us in 1h2017 and plans to launch at least four more us routes in 2h2017 . the company is also already committed to launching another five us routes in 2018 \u2013 extending its us operation to more than 60 routes .\nvolaris filed its annual report under the form 20 - f for the fiscal year ended december 31 , 2015 with the u . s . securities and exchange commission ( the \u201csec\u201d ) on april 29 , 2016 . a copy of the report can be accessed by visiting the sec\u2019s website at urltoken and is also available at the website urltoken . shareholders may request a hard copy of the audited financial statements included in such report free of charge by contacting volaris investor relations at the email address specified below .\nvolaris offers shuttle service at a few of their destinations . the service is available between cancun airport and the hotel zone , cancun town , and playa del carmen . in puebla shuttle service is offered between the airport , the capu bus station , and the estrella roja bus terminal in downtown puebla . in tijuana shuttle service is available between the airport and san diego , and also ensenada . you may purchase the shuttle service in advance on the volaris website , or at the airport or bus station .\nhowever , volaris has been impacted by the change of administration in the us , as demand has been impacted in the segment of the market that has always been its focus \u2013 the airline mainly carries ethnic or visiting friends and relatives ( vfr ) traffic .\nvolaris will add at least one more niche vfr route in 2h2017 with the launch of two weekly flights from guanajuato / le\u00f3n to san bernardino in southern california . san bernardino does not currently have any schedule services \u2013 not even from a us domestic airline .\nfull year 2016 , volaris increased domestic and international asms by 17 . 8 % and 21 . 4 % , respectively . network load factor for the year 2016 reached 85 . 8 % , an increase of 3 . 5 percentage points year over year .\nyou ' ll be able to book starting november 12 , but you may have to look at flying from phl to one of the west coast cities listed here to continue on to mexico on volaris . check it out on urltoken on november 12 ! laurel\nin addition to chicago ( by united and now volaris ) there are seasonal flights to dallas and phoenix by american , and to minneapolis by delta and sun country . there are also limited seasonal flights to several canadian destinations by air canada , sunwing and westjet .\nmexico city - - ( business wire ) - - volaris * ( nyse : vlrs and bmv : volar ) , the ultra - low - cost airline serving mexico , the united states and central america , reports december and full year 2016 preliminary traffic results .\nvolaris operations and development are based on three pillars : safety , customer service and a low cost business model . these are the foundations of a solid structure that fulfill the purpose of bringing together family and friends , while offering the lowest rates in the market .\nstill , he said the two years spent in fort lauderdale resulted in \u201ca very decent operations . \u201d he noted that volaris\u2019 presence at fort lauderdale helped to spread awareness in south florida about the low - cost carrier , and expects the miami routes to benefit .\ntrump\u2019s controversial policies and views have impacted the northbound vfr segment of the mexico - us market as mexicans have been more reluctant to travel to the us for holiday or family visits . volaris cited \u201ca challenging market and geopolitical environment\u201d in reporting a mxp772 ( usd38 million ) operating loss in 1q2017 . it marked volaris\u2019 first quarter loss operating loss since 2q2014 and was in contrast to an operating profit of mxp836 million ( usd46 million ) in 1q2016 . the lcc will be releasing its results for 2q2017 on 21 - jul - 2017 .\nthe d / fw - guadalajara route is suddenly becoming very popular . last friday , mexican carrier vivaaerobus announced plans to fly to three cities from dallas / fort worth international airport , including a dfw - guadalajara route that would begin in late march . on thursday , a mexican competitor , volaris , filed an application with the u . s . department of transportation for permission to fly the same dfw - guadalajara route . ( greg of urltoken clued me in on the application . ) in its brief application , volaris gave no start time for its service , other than that it \u201cplans to commence scheduled service on this route shortly after approval of this application . \u201d these applications tend to get approved pretty quickly . vivaaerobus filed its application for the right to fly to guadalajara , monterrey , cancun and cabo san lucas on sept . 11 , and got dot approval on sept . 18 . volaris , which began flying in march 2006 , is a low - fare carrier that flies airbus a319s and a320s . it is based in toluca , a central mexican city west of mexico city . when volaris and vivaaerobus begin the route , they\u2019ll find competition from american airlines and partner envoy air , which collectively operate three daily flights with 330 seats in each direction . vivaaerobus plans three flights a week , while volaris didn\u2019t specify its frequency .\nin addition to sabresonic css , volaris has also selected sabresonic web to power its website with new services and capabilities that will help customers maximize the online channel . the carrier will also use sabre airvision revenue manager to maximize revenue opportunities with automated tools and decision support ."]}
{"id": 53809, "summary": [{"text": "crown investments corporation ( commonly known as cic ) is the holding company used by the government of saskatchewan to manage its financial and commercial crown corporations as well as its minority holdings in private-sector ventures . ", "topic": 39}], "title": "crown investments corporation", "paragraphs": ["crown investments corporation ( cic ) is the holding company for saskatchewan ' s commercial crown corporations .\n\u00a9 2001 - 2018 crown investments corporation of saskatchewan . all rights reserved . site map | disclaimer\nas the sole shareholder of stc , the crown investments corporation of saskatchewan has engaged kpmg llp to solicit proposals from interested parties for the acquisition of certain stc assets either en bloc or parts thereof .\ncrown investments corporation\u2019s ( cic ) 2015 - 16 annual report identifies an increased customer base , efficiency measures undertaken by crown corporations and an additional three months of earnings as factors contributing to the increased net earnings in 2015 - 16 .\ncrown investments corporation of saskatchewan ( cic ) 400 - 2400 college avenue regina , sk s4p1c8 , canada tel . ( 306 ) 787 - 6851 fax . ( 306 ) 787 - 8125 web site . urltoken\nthe bdic , established on april 1 , 2005 by the northwest territories business development and investment corporation act , is a crown corporation of the government of the northwest territories . the bdic provides a range of programs and services to help northern business succeed .\nthe holding company for provincial crown corporations and portfolio investments in a variety of commercial enterprises . its holdings in 2003 accounted for 15 per cent of saskatchewan ' s gross domestic product . . .\nwith nearly 20 , 000 employees \u2013 and operations and investments in 14 countries \u2013 nutrien\u2019s crop inputs and services reach every major growing region of the world .\ncic is the holding company for saskatchewan ' s commercial crown corporations . saskatchewan opportunities corporation ( soco ) supports saskatchewan ' s technology sector through the development and operation of research parks at the province ' s two universities\n\u201cweather , commodity prices , and infrastructure renewal are all factors that affect the crowns and their profitability , \u201d crown investments minister don mcmorris said . \u201cthe crowns were successful in managing these factors during 2015 - 16 while continuing to provide excellent customer service . \u201d\npromoting best practices in governance by defining roles and authorities supported by advisory services to subsidiary crown boards and crown sector policies .\nwhen he was a child henry crown had heard the message of america\u2019s unlimited possibilities from his struggling parents . the company he built , material service corporation , formed the foundation of a portfolio that included investments in industries ranging from coal to natural gas and oil to transportation lines , real estate , banking institutions , insurance , electronics , aerospace , farming , meat packing , retailing , recreation and building material . a family dynasty born of an immigrant\u2019s dream .\nin 1919 henry and sol launched material service corporation with $ 10 , 000 capital \u2013 sol\u2019s savings and henry\u2019s stock investments . their decision to go into the material supply business in a city renowned for political graft , gangsterism and labor racketeering smacks of daniel walking into the lion\u2019s den . the image is not too far fetched . through the years , as material service corporation grew , henry helped smash corrupt price - fixing practices in the industry . the al capone wannabees and the teamsters often tried to strong - arm him into compliance , and when that failed , tried to put him out of business .\ncic is the holding company for saskatchewan ' s commercial crown corporations . saskatchewan gaming corporation ( sask gaming ) owns and operates casino regina and casino moose jaw . profits are transferred to the general revenue fund to meet legislated obligations to the first nations trust , the community initiatives fund and the mu00e9tis development fund . sask gaming also pays dividends to cic .\n\u201che did not go back to get revenge , \u201d says henry\u2019s son lester , who now runs material service corporation and sits on the board of general dynamics . \u201che was terribly grieved that the company was failing , and that they rejected his advice , but he never held personal grudges . \u201d\nthe henry crown fellowship program is sponsored by the world - renowned aspen institute with funding provided by the henry and gladys crown charitable trust fund . we are confident that it will have a positive impact on leadership in the 21st century and thus will constitute an enduring legacy of the life of henry crown .\nbob and lester crown risked their father\u2019s ire when they renamed the family holding company in his honor . by the 1970s the family had also begun to lend the colonel\u2019s name to other projects such as the henry crown gallery at the chicago art museum , the henry crown field house at the university of chicago and the henry crown symphony hall in jerusalem . \u201call of this had to be done in code , \u201d said susan crown , lester\u2019s daughter who now manages the family charitable foundations . \u201cwe had to get him to sign off on projects without knowing the name . \u201d\ncic is the holding company for saskatchewan ' s commercial crown corporations . saskpower is the principal supplier of electricity in saskatchewan\ncic is the holding company for saskatchewan ' s commercial crown corporations . saskenergy provides natural gas transmission and distribution services across saskatchewan\ncic is the holding company for saskatchewan ' s commercial crown corporations . sasktel is the leading full service communications provider in saskatchewan\nadditionally , each year one individual will be chosen to receive the henry crown leadership award . the recipient will be an outstanding business leader whose activities exemplify the ideals of honor , integrity , industry and philanthropy that were the hallmarks of henry crown\u2019s career .\nbut the colonel did not want personal recognition . money was given in the name of his father and mother , arie and ida , his brother sol , who died in the early days of material service , and son bob , who died tragically in a car accident in 1969 . projects in his son\u2019s memory include the robert crown athletic center at hampshire college , the robert crown health center in hinsdale , ill . and the robert crown law school quadrangle and library at stanford law school . but the project that most touched the heart of colonel crown and bob\u2019s children was more modest \u2013 the robert crown skating center at evanston , ill .\ni fancy henry crown is smiling . in his long career , which began upon graduation from the eighth grade in 1910 and ended with his death in 1990 , he set a remarkably high standard of leadership . his dealings were based on trust . henry crown\u2019s word was his bond , and he was never known to back down from an agreement or to deliver less than he had promised . the henry crown fellowship program seeks to inspire the next generation of business leaders to follow the precepts of values - based leadership in the tradition of henry crown .\nsaskatchewan\u2019s crown corporations had consolidated net earnings of $ 342 million for the fifteen months ended march 31 , 2016 , up by $ 179 million from 2014 .\nhenry crown was born in 1896 in chicago , the city that spawned the great entrepreneurs cyrus hall mccormick , george pullman , potter palmer and marshall field .\nfor over forty years henry and gladys quietly donated millions of dollars to hospitals , churches , synagogues , arts programs and over 300 colleges . gladys died a year after henry in 1991 . it was her bequest to the henry and gladys crown charitable trust fund that provided the funds to establish the henry crown fellowship program .\nin 1917 when he was 21 , henry and his brothers sol and irving launched a building materials brokering company . by 1928 their supply yards were spread throughout chicago ; their barges and tugs plied the rivers and lakes ; their trucks were on virtually every construction site in the city . their company , material service corporation , was strong enough to survive the great depression and prepare the way for unparalleled growth and expansion after world war ii \u2013 and a merger in 1959 with general dynamics , the nation\u2019s largest defense contractor .\n\u201cwith strong leadership and a focus on strategic priorities , efficiency and collaboration , the crown corporations will remain competitive and help build and maintain a strong saskatchewan , \u201d mcmorris said .\ncic is the holding company for saskatchewan ' s commercial crown corporations . saskwater provides cost - effective solutions to help saskatchewan communities gain access to reliable and professional water and wastewater services .\nno matter how powerful and successful he became , henry crown kept the same modest office , and the same affection and respect for the men and women who worked for his companies . crown \u2013 and his family \u2013 treated work colleagues like family . in one case , he got out of his sick bed in florida to fly back to chicago for the funeral of his chauffeur\u2019s son .\nhenry crown controlled interests in american industry worth billions of dollars , but the stocks and bonds that were closest to his heart were character , principles , strongly held beliefs , high moral values , honor and integrity .\ncic is the financially self - sufficient holding company for the province\u2019s commercial crown corporations . in its oversight role , cic is responsible for developing broad policy control , directing investment , and routing dividends into the provincial government\u2019s consolidated fund .\ncic oversees and manages a comprehensive framework designed to strengthen governance , performance , and accountability of subsidiary crowns . cic also assists crown boards in discharging their responsibility of overseeing and directing the management of the crowns . cic is committed to implementing governance , reporting , and disclosure practices consistent with those of publicly - traded companies , where such practices can reasonably be applied to the public sector . specifically , cic provides oversight on behalf of the shareholder for the crown sector by :\nin the ranking of america\u2019s legendary business leaders , henry crown , an unassuming man of moderate height and build , stands as tall as the empire state building which he once owned . no one , and nothing , could keep him down .\n\u201cthe ground breaking was grandpa\u2019s last hurrah , \u201d said susan . \u201cwhen he saw the name \u2013 the henry crown space center \u2013 his eyes lit up . he knew this was a place where children would discover the real possibilities of the modern world . \u201d\nhenry crown believed in the importance of ethics , honor , truth and hard work . he believed that business leaders had civic responsibilities to their communities and society . these are the values he taught his children and grandchildren and that live on in his family\u2019s commitment to his vision .\nthe 2015 - 16 annual report includes the fifteen month period ending march 31 , 2016 . future reports will see a return to the twelve month reporting period . the fiscal year end was changed to march 31 in order to align the crown corporations with executive government planning and reporting .\nwhen he went for his separation medical the doctor looked troubled . \u201cyour eye - sight is greatly deteriorated , \u201d he said . \u201cand you\u2019ve got a heart murmur . \u201d he wanted colonel crown to check into a hospital , but the colonel signed a medical waiver \u2013 and took his secret with him .\nhenry crown was , of course , spectacularly successful , rising from a $ 4 - a - week errand boy to become patriarch of one of america\u2019s great family fortunes . but it was his demonstration that honor , integrity , community service and business success went hand in hand that made his career truly exemplary .\ncic is the holding company for saskatchewan ' s commercial crown corporations . saskatchewan government insurance ( sgi ) conducts a competitive property and casualty insurance business in seven provinces . it also administers the saskatchewan auto fund , the province ' s compulsory auto insurance program and the provider of its driver ' s licensing and vehicle registration system\nhis favorite expression was \u201cto cut through , \u201d says corky goodman , irving crown\u2019s son - in - law . \u201che had amazing clarity of vision , an ability to separate the wheat from the chaff . to achieve this he insisted on all of us being very , very thorough . and woe to those who weren\u2019t . \u201d\n\u201cthat was a pet project of grandpa\u2019s , \u201d said rickie crown , bob\u2019s daughter . \u201che\u2019d often walk over from his house on edgemere court and hang out to watch the skating rink being built . my kids use it now . it\u2019s very special for them that this is something their great - grandfather wanted for them and the community . \u201d\nhenry crown was a warm and loyal friend . he was also a worthy foe . for all his warmth and humanity , he was a tough , bold and adroit negotiator . his attorney bert jenner called him a \u201cprecipice negotiator . \u201d he knew just how far to push . \u201cbut he was always above board , \u201d says ben gould , a senior partner of gould and ratner who was allied with henry crown for four decades . \u201che hated falsehood because he valued the truth so highly . he\u2019d instruct us to cut off negotiations if one of the principals had done something unethical . i\u2019m not talking about hard bargaining . he respected and enjoyed that challenge . i\u2019m talking about dishonesty . \u201d\nhenry crown\u2019s successes reinforced his belief that in america anything was possible \u2013 if you were willing to work for it . as a boy , he\u2019d listened while his father lectured his socialist friends , who\u2019d immigrated after the failed russian revolution , on the glories of capitalism . along with the opportunity , henry believed , came the responsibility to fight for his country .\nas the company grew , he shared its wealth with his employees . \u201cthe colonel is taking us with him , \u201d his workers would say . \u201cand that\u2019s how it should be , \u201d said crown , who demanded the best from his workers and knew his success was in their hands . \u201cthe bottom line is effective people , \u201d he said . \u201creward them . \u201d\nduring his war service , henry crown suffered a devastating personal blow . bea , his wife of 23 years , became ill with cancer and died in 1943 . he struggled on through his personal crisis , worrying about his sons , and trying to submerge his grief in his military work . in 1946 he married gladys kay , who had been his personal secretary for many years .\nthat same year , 1949 , colonel crown outdid his friend hilton \u2013 he and some partners bought the empire state building from its builder jacob raskob for around $ 50 million . later the colonel bought out all his partners . as the building\u2019s sole owner colonel crown became host to one of the world\u2019s most famous tourist attractions . and the shy man who avoided the limelight was nationally prominent . he entertained queen elizabeth and prince philip , nikita khrushchev and fidel castro , who told him never to let in batista ( the cuban president overthrown during the castro revolution ) . he refurbished the building . he installed air conditioning . he reengineered the elevators to run faster . visitors rose from 350 , 000 a year to 1 . 6 million , providing income of $ 1 . 6 million from sight - seeing alone .\neach year , approximately twenty of the highest - potential leaders in america business and other key institutions will be selected to participate in a two - year program of seminars , designed to sharpen their leadership skills in the context of readings that convey enduring values . the henry crown fellows will be young , diverse and highly motivated . and they will be joined by senior mentors chosen from among the nation\u2019s most community - spirited business leaders .\nin his lifetime , henry crown gave hundreds of millions of dollars to institutions that built opportunity for people : grants in education , arts and culture , health care and community development changed the lives of many americans . elliot stein , his investment advisor , said that henry\u2019s marching orders to him were , \u201cgive it away to people who need it . i want to have less money at the end of the year than at the beginning . \u201d\nwhen he left the service henry crown , by then a full colonel , had saved america and her allies hundreds of millions of dollars . his wartime efforts earned him the u . s . army\u2019s highest non - combat honor , the legion of merit for \u201chis unusual ability , resourcefulness and loyal devotion\u2026and for materially aiding the nation\u2019s war effort . \u201d the french and greek governments also honored him . back in the business world , henry became known simply as the colonel .\nas he worked with henry crown , david lewis began to understand his motivation for getting control of general dynamics . \u201che wanted this company , of which he was one of the architects , to be a viable , national factor , \u201d explained lewis . \u201che wanted that far more than financial success . he wanted it to be an honorable company , to be respected , to contribute to the security of the nation because we had the capability and that was our business . \u201d\nin his 80s colonel crown derived a deep , satisfying sense of personal achievement as material service flourished and general dynamics gained a worldwide reputation for excellence . in addition to the f - 16 there were many other triumphs , including the cruise missile family \u2013 the standard missile , the ram and the phalanx \u2013 that were so effective during the persian gulf war . general dynamics also built the stinger antiaircraft missile , the essential weapon in the afghans\u2019 war with the former soviet union .\n\u201che survived so well because he was a man of great discipline , \u201d says robert abboud , one - time executive at first national bank of chicago , who backed henry crown in some of his boldest ventures . \u201che was disciplined in mind , and in his personal habits . some entrepreneurs go basically on instinct and then rationalize their actions later . but he was unique . he had the instinct combined with the cerebral capacity . he was always a disciplined risk - taker . \u201d\nbusiness was flowing in , but what mattered most to henry crown wasn\u2019t wealth but people . they were the source of his \u201cgreatest happiness and the reason for his greatest success . \u201d he built his career by forging friendships and partnerships which often ran so deep that they lasted a lifetime . he never saw business as a zero - sum game . he believed a successful deal should always benefit both sides . \u201cthe more transactions you make , the more friends you ought to make with them , \u201d he said .\nearly in the 1980s the family decided they\u2019d like to contribute to chicago\u2019s renowned museum of science and industry . they had already been instrumental in putting a captured german u - 505 submarine on display and had also helped create a coal mine exhibit . working with museum officials susan developed the idea for the space museum . \u201cthe family realized that it would serve as the ultimate tribute to henry crown , \u201d she said . \u201chis proudest achievement was the progress in aerospace developed during his leadership at general dynamics . \u201d even greater was the pride he took in his country and its amazing scientific and technological breakthroughs .\nthroughout his long business career , henry was the embodiment of strict ethical values in business . \u201chenry crown . . . prizes his honor in a way that would be familiar at camelot , \u201d wrote the new york times . \u201chis reputation is more important to him than any possession . his handshake is as good as a signed contract . \u201d he had the habit of following the golden rule , even when it seemed against his best interests . he wasn\u2019t given much to philosophizing , but when asked about his \u201cunusual\u201d business techniques he explained : \u201ci\u2019ve always believed that success comes as a result of honorable acts , not in spite of them . \u201d\nin 1966 in a power play for strategic control of general dynamics during a crisis , the board betrayed henry crown and exercised a merger option to buy him out . cut off from the business he and his brothers had built over 47 years , he set out to build a new company for his family . in the act of rebuilding , he went back to his roots \u2013 buying stock in a small building materials company called dolese and shepherd , and investing in a fleet of barges and tow trucks and railroads . then he merged dolese with vulcan , another materials company . but always at the forefront of his concern was the fate of general dynamics .\nthus henry crown enlisted in the corps of engineers . when they discovered what he did in civilian life they promptly appointed him a procurement officer , negotiating and buying materials for the u . s . government \u2013 the largest business in the world . unfortunately , from henry\u2019s point of view , along with his job came a potential conflict of interest issue . he either owned or had financial interests in companies that could bid on government contracts . to eliminate any possible hint of a conflict of interest , he resigned from every business he ran , and from every board , and insisted that no bids be submitted and no purchases made from companies that he or his family were associated with .\nhe was a classic horatio alger rags - to - riches story . in 1912 when he was a 16 - year - old earning $ 6 a week as a freight - rate assistant , he enrolled in a night bookkeeping class . the assignment throughout the year - long course was to create a business and keep financial statements . at the end of the year the teacher announced that three students \u2013 four if he counted henry crown \u2013 were correct . \u201cbut henry , \u201d he said , \u201ci told you to start the business with $ 2 , 000 \u2013 not $ 2 million . \u201d the class burst out laughing , but henry just grinned . \u201cwell , sir , \u201d he said , \u201ci just added the extra zeros , but look how much greater the profit is . \u201d\nhe was deeply disappointed when he was rejected for first world war service because of poor eyesight . during world war ii he was determined to wear his country\u2019s uniform . in 1941 , when he was 45 and father of three sons , robert , lester and john , then 21 , 17 and 13 , with his wife bea\u2019s support he decided to enlist . this time he was determined not to let an eye - test stand in his way . he memorized the eye - chart and passed it . the next hurdle he had to overcome was the medical exam . he had a faint heart murmur , but on his brother sol\u2019s suggestion he camouflaged the murmur by chatting incessantly while the doctor used his stethoscope . it was the only known instance in which henry crown resorted to trickery to accomplish his purpose , so great was his desire to serve his country .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nwe use cookies to enhance your experience on our website . by continuing to use our website , you are agreeing to our use of cookies . you can change your cookie settings at any time .\nprinted from oxford reference ( www . oxfordreference . com ) . 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16 .\nduring 2015 - 16 , $ 1 . 8 billion was spent on capital projects . a significant level of capital spending will continue into 2016 - 17 in order to meet the demands of growth and infrastructure renewal in the province .\nthe bdic promotes financial independence , assists communities in capturing economic development opportunities , and helps develop a diverse and viable northern economy . the bdic\u2019s role is promoting and maintaining economic development and employment . this role has both economic and social aspects .\nsubscribe to receive email newsletters , business information and details about the bdic ' s programs and services . you can unsubscribe at any time .\nthis creator of vast empires of factories and machines and jobs and wealth was the son of a russian street peddler . he left school in the eighth grade to deliver groceries . at the height of his powers he ate at the table of presidents , and yet every day he nurtured his lifelong friendships .\nduring a career that spanned this century and culminated in his control of general dynamics , he became one of this country\u2019s greatest philanthropists . he sat in the most powerful boardrooms in america , and he knew his employees by name and cared about them like family .\nwhen he died in 1990 at the age of 94 , he left a legacy of greatness and goodness hardly matched in the history of corporate america .\nbut success itself was never the end he sought . for him the possibilities were always endless , the challenges were never fully met . the spirit of entrepreneurial endeavor that set him apart as a teenager never left him , and when he was 70 he proved it \u2013 by starting over again .\nhe knew that the money borrowed to buy him out would plunge the company into financial crisis . although he had no intention of trying to remain on the board \u2013 he never stayed where he wasn\u2019t welcome \u2013 he had suggested they delay the transaction . they declined .\nas he\u2019d predicted , general dynamics stocks began to fall . he openly began to buy . he amassed more as the stock sank lower and lower . four years after he was ousted , he had become the leading shareholder . by 1970 he was back in control of general dynamics . he appointed david lewis of mcdonnell douglas as president .\nwith henry\u2019s vision and a clear track to implement it , the company moved into its most profitable and important years , producing the atlas rocket , polaris and trident submarines , the m - 1 tank , the stinger anti - aircraft missile and the f - 16 fighter jet .\nthree years earlier , henry\u2019s father arie had arrived in the city with his horse and cart , eager to put down roots and build a life with his bride ida . his journey in search of freedom and a future had taken him 12 , 000 miles from a village near minsk . the columbian exposition , the showcase of america\u2019s world leadership in industrial power and technology had drawn millions to chicago\u2019s streets . even arie , a true believer in the american dream , never imagined that several decades later his third - born son henry , one of seven children , would play a crucial role in building chicago into a world - renowned city .\nwhen henry left school at age 14 , his parents were too poor to pay the 50 cents for his graduation photo . henry quit his job as a grocery store delivery boy on the first day when he discovered that his job opening was the result of a boy being fired \u2013 the very boy who was now training him . \u201ci\u2019m not going to prosper at someone else\u2019s expense , \u201d henry told his boss . it didn\u2019t matter that the boy would still lose his job . henry wanted no part of it . after an unsatisfactory year of dead - end jobs delivering newspapers , selling shoes and doing clerical work , henry decided it was time for a job with prospects .\ninspired by magazine stories with titles like \u201cpluck and luck\u201d and \u201cfame and fortune , \u201d he wrote 40 letters to the presidents of chicago companies asking for a job . the manager of union drop forge , a manufacturer of steel machine tools , interviewed and hired him because he had \u201cso much imagination . \u201d as the years passed henry made progress in the firm but was denied the senior jobs he wanted because he was so young .\nhe decided the way to solve that was to have his own business . eventually , he found a business niche for which he didn\u2019t need much capital , or equipment , or office space . best of all , no one else had thought of it . he brokered steel mill overruns , buying at mill price , which was $ 20 per ton lower , discounting $ 10 to his customers and keeping $ 10 for profit .\nin the late 1920s , henry found himself trying to negotiate employee wages with teamsters\u2019 local representative jim norris , who was still holding his union position while he was doing prison time for murder . when norris\u2019s term in prison was over , he was paroled into the custody of the owner of one of the city\u2019s largest construction material companies . the results of this arrangement were hardly surprising . no strike had been called against material service , but the unionized employees just failed to show up , bringing the business to a standstill . with the help of state senator john daily , chair of a senate hearing into unfair labor practices , henry broke the impasse , which didn\u2019t increase his popularity with the union .\nat times like these henry\u2019s formidable networking skills reaped rewards . \u201ci discovered that there were more honest labor leaders and politicians than dishonest ones , \u201d he said , \u201cso i did business with them . \u201d by 1928 this outsider who had stepped into the ring with 80 other material supply companies was the declared champion . his company went public . the initial shares traded at $ 28 . the new offering described material service as \u201cone of chicago\u2019s largest , if not the largest , dealer in concrete materials . \u201d the company had 5 , 000 active accounts divided between building and paving , and had recently acquired a stone quarry .\nas his circle of friends expanded , so did his business \u2013 the \u201cripple effect , \u201d his son lester calls it . a friendship with attorney arnold grant led to a meeting with colonel jacob raskob , who helped found general motors and dupont chemical , which later led to the purchase of the empire state building . ownership of the building led to involvement with tenant lou rosentiel , which led to a long - term partnership with the tishman family . and on and on it went .\nhenry took great pleasure in mentoring young people with potential . and he had an unerring sense of their abilities . one example was young robert anderson , son of a swedish immigrant who\u2019d been henry\u2019s loyal banker and friend . robert rejected henry\u2019s efforts to lure him into the cement business when he graduated from the university of chicago . \u201ci really want to go into the oil business , \u201d anderson said . \u201cwell , you should do what you want to do , \u201d henry told him . he took out a loan on young anderson\u2019s behalf , and helped him launch an oil concern in new mexico . he stayed involved for years giving advice and financial support when needed . anderson rose to become the ceo of arco .\nhenry\u2019s vision was sharpest when he was under fire . it was adversity , more than anything , that sparked his determination . it drove him to roll up his sleeves and fight his way through the roadblocks . the results were often brilliant innovations , and new technologies .\nwhen the teamsters shut down material service\u2019s delivery department , he looked for alternative and less expensive transportation systems to truck and rail freight . taking advantage of the just - completed navigable channel in the chicago river , he moved his distributing yards to the riverside and started to use barges to haul his materials . one barge could carry as much as 50 train cars . this reduced his transportation costs from $ 1 . 68 a ton to 32 cents a ton \u2013 and business soared . then he bought his own source of material , a sand and gravel plant , with a $ 200 , 000 loan from the bank . next he built a state - of - the - art barge . the barge had a continuous belt - loading system that allowed for self - loading and unloading , which dramatically cut labor costs .\nhis tow boats were built with collapsing pilot houses so they could pass under bridges . when the barge was idle , it cruised the lake operating as a sand - sucker , and , not so incidentally , the barge was fitted with a classifier , which sorted the sand according to size while the barge was cruising down to the supply yards . henry\u2019s company was the first to bring the redi - mix concrete process to chicago . and when the teamsters attempted to kill the idea , he convinced them that it would create more work for its members \u2013 not less . he was right .\nhe loved the building and it was a bitter blow to him when in 1961 , during a time of financial crisis at general dynamics , he felt compelled to sell the building to raise money . the sale \u2013 to harry helmsley \u2013 was extremely profitable but it could have been more so , if the colonel had not turned down an extra $ 1 million profit from a late bidder . he had given his word that he was going to close the deal and he would not go back on his word . \u201cone can\u2019t afford to be dishonorable , \u201d he said . \u201ckeeping your word is the least you can do . no one should get any credit for that . \u201d\nhe also believed that employees should share in the company\u2019s success . when he came out of the army in 1946 he set up an employee pension plan that was a model of its kind . \u201cdad had a tremendous regard for the men and women who had been loyal to him , \u201d said his son lester who was active in the business with him . \u201che put together probably the finest profit - sharing plan conceived at that time . \u201d\nhis generosity attracted the attention of time magazine , which wrote about the respect his employees had for him . there was almost no turnover at his companies . the employees didn\u2019t have to contribute a penny to their pension plan .\nthey received up to 15 percent of their annual income , which henry invested for them , doubling and tripling their money . but he refused to invest their funds in this own company . \u201ci didn\u2019t want the employees to think we were exploiting them , \u201d he said .\n\u201chenry believed that to achieve any goal there could be no compromise with integrity , hard work , perseverance against all odds , infinite patience and unflinching loyalty , \u201d said his wife gladys . \u201chis philosophy of \u2018giving\u2019 was always that it must be of oneself . these qualities , i believe , were the foundation of henry\u2019s success . \u201d\nto get the best experience with our website , we suggest using a newer version of internet explorer / edge , or using another supported browser such as google chrome .\nnutrien produces and distributes over 26 million tonnes of potash , nitrogen and phosphate products for agricultural , industrial and feed customers world - wide . combined with our leading agriculture retail network that services over 500 , 000 growers , we are well positioned to meet the needs of a growing world and create value for our stakeholders .\nwith vast collective experience , our board and management team are uniquely qualified to lead nutrien .\na strong corporate governance framework ensures the interests of our stakeholders are at the centre of every decision we make ."]}
{"id": 53815, "summary": [{"text": "tristar worldwide is a chauffeur-driven private hire car provider .", "topic": 5}, {"text": "the uk-based company operates in around 80 countries with an annual turnover of \u00a3 48m and 650 employees .", "topic": 16}, {"text": "it was founded in 1978 , originally for use by business class passengers of virgin atlantic .", "topic": 6}, {"text": "tristar operates a fleet of 415 volvo and mercedes-benz cars .", "topic": 29}, {"text": "in 2008 , dean de beer led a management buyout , which left him as the owner of the company .", "topic": 39}, {"text": "in 2012 , tristar acquired m7 worldwide transportation , a us company operating in the same premium market .", "topic": 20}, {"text": "this significantly expanded their presence in the us . ", "topic": 35}], "title": "tristar worldwide", "paragraphs": ["glassdoor has 5 tristar worldwide reviews submitted anonymously by tristar worldwide employees . read employee reviews and ratings on glassdoor to decide if tristar worldwide is right for you .\nglassdoor gives you an inside look at what it ' s like to work at tristar worldwide , including salaries , reviews , office photos , and more . this is the tristar worldwide company profile . all content is posted anonymously by employees working at tristar worldwide .\nthe chauffeur service tristar worldwide received the united kingdom\u2019s prestigious queen\u2019s award for enterprise in international trade .\ntristar worldwide has launched a mobile app designed to help simplify the booking process for uk journeys .\ntristar worldwide chauffeur services , which has a fleet of 415 cars , has faced such spurious claims on several occasions .\n22 apr 2017 : we are delighted to announce that tristar worldwide has received the queen\u2019s award for enterprise : international trade 2017 .\ntristar worldwide chauffeur services is pleased to announce that it has acquired m7 worldwide transportation , a premium ground transportation company , based in burlington , massachusetts . the combined entity further enhances tristar\u2019s leadership position in the meetings and roadshow segments while providing an enhanced platform for the growth and diversification of tristar\u2019s business globally .\ntristar worldwide\u2019s group chief executive joined in 1997 when the then owners asked for his advice . he agreed to help out for a few months but never actually left .\ntristar worldwide chauffeur services has this week made a promise on the back of its recently launched travel industry program : if your clients aren ' t satisfied with tristar ' s chauffeur services , they don ' t pay .\nthe operation , tristar worldwide chauffeur services , ranks no . 2 on the lct magazine 50 largest fleets list , and has its u . s . operations headquartered in boston .\ntristar\u2019s turnkey fuel business offers end - to - end fuel supplies and services solution to various international organizations operating worldwide . turnkey fuel business is supported by efficient project execution capabilities and robust supply chain arrangements . read more\nwith owned operations and corporate offices in london , manchester , boston , new york and hong kong , tristar worldwide chauffeur services delivered more than 500 , 000 trips in more than 80 countries in 2011 . tristar employs teams of chauffeurs in those cities . it operates through a network of highly trained and qualified affiliates in more than 80 countries worldwide . tristar attributes much of its success to a highly selective and detailed affiliate qualification and management process , which ensures the company\u2019s industry - leading , high level of client service and performance .\nwe were awarded silver for our worldwide coverage in the ground transportation category . at tristar , we transport over 2 , 000 people a day in more than 80 countries , covering more than 250 major business destinations around the world .\ntristar has also had claims where a third party reversed into its vehicle and then told the insurers that tristar\u2019s driver had hit them in the rear .\nanthony withers green , sales and marketing director of tristar worldwide chauffeur services , told the bbc news website the company would be analysing its trial of the system but the benefits were already apparent from the points of view of safety and corporate liability .\n\u201dthis acquisition affords us excellent opportunities for growth , \u201d said dean de beer , tristar\u2019s chief executive who is based in tristar world headquarters in london . \u201cin addition to the expanded presence in the u . s . , it also provides us with a more balanced global business\u201d he concluded , \u201cwe are delighted to welcome in m7 transportation , as another important step in building the tristar brand worldwide . \u201d\nrospa , the road safety campaign charity has revealed that tristar worldwide has picked up the fleet safety technology trophy , as part of the 60th rospa health and safety awards . tristar , the uk\u2019s biggest chauffeur company and now part of minicab giant addison lee , provide a number of blue - chip clients with a modern fleet of chauffeur driven vehicles .\ntristar has also designed an app called emergency status , which speeds up incident reporting .\ntristar haiti was chosen as the fuel supplies and services provider for one of the international organizations in haiti . tristar haiti commenced its operations in the country amidst several challenges .\n\u201ctristar worldwide is still the class of the field , setting and raising the standards for the executive chauffeuring market not just in the uk , but around the world , while presenting a polished , professional image right across the business , \u201d says mark bursa , editor of pro driver .\ntristar now operates in around 80 countries and turnover has surged , despite a turbulent market .\ntristar worldwide , one of the world\u2019s leading chauffeured transportation providers , scooped up three separate awards in the annual professional driver qsi awards , run by the magazine pro driver . the company won gold in both the chauffeur operator ( 31 - plus vehicles ) category and the marketing category , while tristar chauffeur paul alleman won a bronze award in the prestigious professional driver of the year category .\ntristar is one of the world\u2019s largest chauffeur drive companies in its sector , with a fleet of more than 500 vehicles . they also have long - term partnerships with regional and international affiliates , and provide contracted services to some of the best - known and well - respected companies and brands worldwide .\ntristar qatar started its operations with helium tanker transportation in 2005 , under the umbrella of its parent company agility . in 2010 , tristar qatar was established as an independent company in doha .\nmiddlesex - based tristar worldwide was announced the winner of the fleet safety technology trophy , sponsored by tesco , which recognises an organisation\u2019s commitment to using the latest technology to keep those who drive for work safe from harm \u2013 from \u201cblack box\u201d telematics to e - learning and social media . tristar was presented with the prestigious fleet safety technology trophy at a ceremony at london\u2019s excel on tuesday , june 21 .\ntristar group , jebel ali industrial area no . 2 , po box 51328 , dubai , uae\ntristar was chosen as the fuel supplies and services provider for the newly formed peacekeeping mission in central african republic ( car ) . tristar car commenced its operations in the country on 1st sep 2014 .\na dealer\u2019s technician comes into tristar\u2019s workshop to do servicing rather than sending the vehicle to the dealership .\nmr kozlowski , fleet manager at tristar , said : \u201ctristar worldwide has a fleet of 415 cars , and has faced such spurious claims on several occasions . the problem is that our vehicles are quite recognisable ; they have got a private hire license on display . if someone wants to commit fraud they know that our vehicles will be insured . we are more likely to be targeted than a normal member of the public . \u201d\nsimilarly , any allegations of tristar drivers speeding can be shown to be false , thanks to gps data .\ntristar switches from volvos to all - mercedes u . k . fleet - operations - luxury coach & transportation\nas the vast majority of drivers are employed by tristar it also has an impact on the company\u2019s fuel bill .\nevery year since 2014 , tristar and dubai chamber collaborate in offering road safety workshops to member - companies of the sustainability network which has about 50 members . the workshop materials used every year are designed by rospa or the royal society for prevention of accidents , a uk - based non - profit organization with around 100 years of experience in managing road safety worldwide .\nde beer is a zimbabwean who lives with his swedish partner cathrin and their two sons just outside of london . but despite tristar\u2019s ( and his family\u2019s ) global breadth , he is settled in the uk \u2013 and with tristar .\nbut tristar has been able to quickly squash fraudulent claims after fitting forward - facing cameras to its fleet last year .\ntristar trialled the cameras in 20 vehicles towards the end of 2013 before deciding to roll them out across the fleet .\ntristar , a limousine company working out of gatwick airport , says it is the first to try the system in england .\nworkers attending were given free medical check - up and refreshments . previously , tristar hosted a similar event in february 2016 .\naround half of tristar\u2019s 500 - strong british fleet are volvos \u2013 s80s and v70s , plus the xc70 and xc90 in winter .\nowner description : offering first - class ground transportation , tristar worldwide is an industry - leading chauffeur service provider . using our network of affiliates , we operate in over 80 countries , with over 99 % on time pick - up performance . with operations on three continents ( the americas , emea , and asia pacific ) , we are perfectly positioned to tap into our local knowledge and ensure your service is exemplary .\n\u201cwe are thrilled to announce the acquisition of m7 , as tristar continues to gain market share and expand its presence in north america .\nin addition , it means that tristar does not have to pay legal fees or have a driver absent from work to attend court .\ntristar has set up an mot facility , so when the vehicle comes in for a service the mot is done at the same time .\ntristar uganda commenced business operations in september 2012 . the core business operation includes the supply of aviation fuel , diesel and other petroleum products .\ntristar operates 66 fuel farms globally with a total storage capacity of 700 million liters for handling a wide range of petroleum products like jet fuel , gasoline , gasoil , fuel oil , etc . tristar owns and operates one of the largest fuel storage facilities in the pacific . read more\nbut tristar has been able to quickly squash fraudulent claims after fitting forward - facing cameras to its fleet in 2014 . the cameras have led to a 50 % drop in disputed claims and saved tristar an estimated \u00a360 , 000 - 100 , 000 , based on the cost of previous claims . in addition , it means that tristar does not have to pay legal fees or have a driver absent from work to attend court .\napps have a part to play in the safety of tristar\u2019s fleet . all drivers must perform a daily vehicle inspection before they are allocated their work .\nmike fogarty , ceo of tristar u . s . , said , \u201cwe are thrilled to announce the acquisition of m7 , as tristar continues to gain market share and expand its presence in north america . \u201d he concluded , \u201cm7 brings a commitment to excellence with service delivered by highly trained professionals that mirrors our own . we are honored to welcome the m7 team to the tristar family , which now numbers more than 110 in the united states . \u201d\non march 27 , tristar group ceo eugene mayne will address a safety conference in sohar , oman with the theme \u2018be safe\u2019 . the audience will be the authorities and agents working at the port of sohar . tristar will be bringing an expert from rospa who will discuss \u2018safety leadership\u2019 and \u2018road transport safety\u2019 .\ncurrently , tristar uses fleet master fleet management software to create driver risk profiles . it records data such as unfair wear and tear and any previous accidents .\nvolvo\u2019s unique technology , such as city safety , which helps prevent minor accidents at low speeds , means tristar has a safe , reliable fleet its clients appreciate .\nthe tristar group is a recipient of numerous international safety awards for its road transport business and shipping operations , including regional and local csr awards for its road safety initiatives .\nthe cameras have led to a 50 % drop in disputed claims and saved tristar an estimated \u00a360 , 000 - 100 , 000 , based on the cost of previous claims .\ntristar also specifies advanced safety technologies on its vehicles . in 2011 / 12 , it saw a 28 % reduction in at - fault accidents thanks to volvo\u2019s city safety technology .\ntristar\u2019s warehousing facilities are designed , built and operated to international safety standards and operated using exceed wms and enhanced rfid technology for product receipts , dispatches and for inventory management . read more\nbased in muscat , tristar oman is one of the leading bulk liquid road transport companies in the country and is a key transporter for major international and local oil and gas companies .\nabout m7 transportation founded in 1987 , m7 transportation provides chauffeured services worldwide including individual and corporate groups , large - scale meetings and events , private aviation and corporate road shows . with 25 years of proven experience and a wide client base in health care , technology and financial services , m7 is a leading source for professional ground transportation around the globe executing nearly 40 , 000 trips in 2011 . # # #\nthe move is a result of research carried out by thatcham , the berkshire - based insurers\u2019 research centre that also provides aeb testing for euro ncap , the crash test organisation . it quoted a study by the insurance institute for highway safety in the us , which showed that owners of volvos fitted with aeb technology make 25 per cent fewer insurance claims than owners of equivalent vehicles . in the uk , tristar worldwide , a middlesex - based chauffeur company , reported a 28 per cent drop in rear impact accidents where one of its drivers was at fault after a six - month trail of aeb .\n\u201cwe are delighted to have won pro driver qsi awards in every category that we entered , \u201d says dean de beer , global ceo of tristar worldwide . \u201cthis is the second year in a row that we have won the gold award in the chauffeur operator ( 31 - plus vehicles ) category and we are committed to continually evolve and innovate to ensure we provide the best , most efficient service for our customers . we are also delighted to see paul alleman rewarded for his dedication to being an excellent chauffeur , with exceptional customer service , attention to detail , and advanced motorist driving skills . \u201d\nfootage of the chauffeur\u2019s driving is combined with an on - the - road driving assessment from tristar\u2019s road risk manager ( who is a qualified training instructor ) to establish any training needs .\ntristar has opted for smart witness cameras as they meet transport for london\u2019s ( tfl ) criteria for such equipment . all data is encrypted , for instance , and the memory card is locked .\nwhether you need an airport transfer or transport for a roadshow , meeting or event we have a fleet of high specification vehicles ready and waiting . your chauffeur will be where you want them , when you want them - courteous , calm , attentive and an expert behind the wheel . we\u2019re worldwide , as well as world class . whichever part of the world you\u2019re in , we are too . service available in over 80 countries .\nendif ] - - > < link href = ' urltoken ' rel = ' stylesheet ' type = ' text / css ' > < link href =\n/ a . tristar , , _ css , , _ all . css + common , , _ js , , _ lightbox , , _ lightbox . css , mcc . i - - keziymy . css . pagespeed . cf . 5lx3rjpge3 . css\nrel =\nstylesheet\ntype =\ntext / css\n/ > < meta name =\ndescription\ncontent =\nan extensive list of all the vehicles that are used by tristar worldwide chauffeur services\n/ > < script type =\ntext / javascript\nsrc =\n/ tristar / js / modernizr . js . pagespeed . jm . uqnushdr4g . js\n> < / script > < script id =\ncookiebot\nsrc =\nurltoken\ndata - 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year contract with saudi aramco , the biggest oil company in the region .\nas a major logistics company we are fully aware of the potential road dangers . we are proud of our safety record and as a responsible part of the wider community , we feel that others can benefit from our experience . tristar has a strong system in place for managing occupational road risk , with clear leadership and commitment from the company\u2019s senior management . we are committed to sharing our expertise and resources to help improve road safety outside tristar .\ntristar on wednesday , march 15 hosted staff from rta\u2019s traffic department who conducted the awareness lecture in its labor accommodation in jebel ali industrial area no . 3 . more than 4 , 000 workers from neighboring labour accommodations participated .\ntristar has expanded into the commercial aviation sector by offering into plane services to a wide number of international airlines including flydubai , ethiopian airlines and other members of africa airlines association , in addition to domestic and private air charter companies . read more\nthe travel weekly magellan awards honors the best in travel and salutes the outstanding travel professionals behind it all . tristar is very pleased to uphold the standards of excellence required by travel weekly , and is proud to receive the silver magellan award .\nwhen a vehicle is off the road staff do a quick assessment of the body work and do repairs there and then . before tristar had a bodyshop it was spending around \u00a3250 , 000 a year on refurbishment / end of contract damage charges .\nfounded in 1978 , tristar has developed a reputation for quality and timeliness , with a pledge that if a car is late by even one minute , the ride is free . brian was a history major at wesleyan ; michael majored in government .\none of the world\u2019s largest chauffeur businesses , with more than 500 vehicles and 650 employees in the united kingdom alone , tristar operates in more than 80 countries and has offices in london , paris , new york , hong kong as well as boston .\nendif ] - 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in fleets initiative .\nmarc shpilner , president and ceo of m7 transportation , said : \u201cwe are excited to make this announcement with tristar . \u201d \u201cby joining a true global transportation company , m7 has the expanded ability to provide our clients with exemplary localized service around the world and expanded career opportunities for our team members who helped make m7 what is today\u201d .\nendif ] - - > < link href = ' urltoken ' rel = ' stylesheet ' type = ' text / css ' > < link href =\n/ a . tristar , , _ css , , _ all . css + common , , _ js , , _ lightbox , , _ lightbox . css , mcc . i - - keziymy . css . pagespeed . cf . 5lx3rjpge3 . css\nrel =\nstylesheet\ntype =\ntext / css\n/ > < script type =\ntext / javascript\nsrc =\n/ tristar / js / modernizr . js . pagespeed . jm . uqnushdr4g . js\n> < / script > < script id =\ncookiebot\nsrc =\nurltoken\ndata - cbid =\n4677352d - cbbb - 41da - 8451 - a63b707cb683\ntype =\ntext / javascript\nasync > < / script > < link rel =\nshortcut icon\ntype =\nimage / x - 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braking technology . the system was fitted as standard to its xc60 suv as far back as 2008 and is now also standard on the v60 estate\nit has been confirmed that british insurance companies will offer reduced group ratings \u2013 and thus cheaper policies \u2013 for vehicles fitted with autonomous emergency braking ( aeb ) .\nthe system , which is available on several new cars , including some volkswagens fords and volvos , uses sensors in the front of the car to detect and avoid an imminent collision by applying the brakes . if the incident can\u2019t be avoided then the system will reduce its severity .\neven those without the system fitted to their car stand to benefit from reduced premiums in the long run , with insurers estimating that aeb could cut the number of whiplash claims in the uk by up to 160 , 000 .\njames dalton of the association of british insurers said : \u201cthanks to the research conducted for the uk insurers by thatcham , the insurance group rating could now be slashed by up to five groups for cars fitted with aeb . the result will be more people choosing safer cars , which means more lives saved , fewer injuries and of course fewer insurance claims . we are delighted that we now have a process for passing this saving on to motorists to help incentivise the uptake of this impressive new safety technology . \u201d\nfor information , visit urltoken , or call twenty four hours , + 1 ( 866 ) 686 - 0373 .\nreach out to the author : contact and available social following information is listed in the top - right of all news releases .\n\u00a9copyright 1997 - 2015 , vocus prw holdings , llc . vocus , prweb , and publicity wire are trademarks or registered trademarks of vocus , inc . or vocus prw holdings , llc .\na fleet driver hits a third party vehicle in the rear . at the time of the accident there is only one person in the other vehicle \u2013 the driver \u2013 but when the insurance claim lands on the fleet manager\u2019s desk there are suddenly four passengers , all claiming whiplash .\n\u201cwe have managed to win quite a few claims on the basis of the footage whereas before we may have paid out , \u201d says kozlowski . \u201cit gives our drivers a sense of security . they know that if an incident occurs it will be really easy to establish what happened and we can refute all sorts of allegations .\n\u201cwe recently had a claim where a third party went through a red light but they said that our driver went through the red light . normally , if this went to court it would end up a 50 - 50 situation , because there is no evidence .\n\u201cbut we were able to demonstrate that actually we had the green light and the third party hadn\u2019t . \u201d\n\u201cthe biggest benefit of the cameras is that it\u2019s easier and quicker for us to establish who is liable for the incident and act accordingly . we now manage to settle insurance claims much quicker than previously . i would thoroughly recommend anyone with a fleet to consider fitting them . \u201d\nthe downside is that accident cameras are not cheap , costing anything from around \u00a3100 to \u00a3600 , depending on the model and specification .\nkozlowski says that the insurance savings paid for the majority of the cameras within the first year .\n\u201cbefore we introduced the cameras we had a positive campaign about them , \u201d says kozlowski . \u201ci explained in our newsletters what issues we had and why we were considering implementing the cameras . we sat down with the 20 chauffeurs who had them installed in their vehicles and looked at the footage . we showed them that there was no filming inside the cab and no voice recordings \u2013 we are only recording externally . that was positively received .\n\u201cand once we had the first few incidents where we could demonstrate our driver wasn\u2019t at fault the word spread quickly .\n\u201cwe even had chauffeurs who wanted them installed in their private vehicles . so there has been no resistance but it needs a bit of work to sell the idea to the workforce because if you just say you\u2019re installing cameras they think it\u2019s to spy on them . we\u2019re very careful what we use the information for : it\u2019s for insurance claims and training use . \u201d\nall new chauffeurs have an on - the - road assessment rather than an online risk assessment and are re - assessed annually .\n\u201cwe tried online risk assessments in the past but we found that they are quite general and our drivers always came up high - risk , based on the mileage they do , \u201d says kozlowski . \u201cbut the technology is evolving and it\u2019s something we will consider in the future . \u201d\ndrivers are scored using a traffic light system . they are rated \u2018green\u2019 if they have no previous accidents and no evidence of unfair wear and tear on their vehicles .\nall new drivers undergo a five - day training course which includes safety driving techniques , risk awareness , winter driving , night driving , manual handling , economical and environmental driving and how to deliver five - star customer service .\nat the end of training course there is a final assessment \u2013 the chauffeur drives a member of staff home and takes them to work the next morning . they are given feedback on the quality of the journeys and anything they need to address .\n\u201cone of the big focuses is driving in an environmentally - friendly manner , \u201d says kozlowski . \u201cit aligns with our business because we want our customers to have a smooth journey . \u201d\n\u201cit\u2019s been successful , particularly with checking tyres and tyre tread depths which can be an nightmare for some fleets , \u201d says kozlowski .\n\u201cthe chauffeur presses a button if they have an accident or the vehicle breaks down and that alerts our controller immediately , \u201d explains kozlowski .\n\u201cthey call the chauffeur and record the details . the controller decides whether the chauffeur can continue with their journey or whether we need to send a vehicle out to them . it takes about two minutes to complete . it automatically sends an email to all the stakeholders in the business and to our accident management company fmg , so they know there has been an incident and they are able to act in minutes . \u201d\nit recently made the switch from a dual badge volvo / mercedes - benz fleet to solus mercedes and has continued to opt for advanced systems , including a lane tracking package and collision prevention assistance plus , which provides a visual and acoustic warning when the appropriate distance to the vehicle ahead is not maintained , and applies automated brakes to slow the vehicle or stop it if the driver doesn\u2019t respond .\nalthough these options bring additional cost , kozlowski believes they are worth the investment . \u201cour hit in rear accidents will reduce dramatically , \u201d he says , adding that the move to a solus deal was for efficiency reasons as well as being customer - driven .\n\u201cwe\u2019re very different from a traditional fleet , \u201d he says . \u201cwe are constrained by what our customers demand . in the chauffeur industry , mercedes - benz is the de facto standard vehicle . there are other brands which are popular but mercedes has a dominant position .\n\u201ctraditionally , if a customer requested a mercedes - benz we may have had a chauffeur in the area but he was in the wrong vehicle . having a mercedes - benz fleet overcomes that and reduces dead leg mileage . \u201d\n\u201cthe initial proposal was around zero emission vehicles . that\u2019s ok for fleets that are purely operating in central london , but we operate in pretty much the whole of the uk and some of our journeys are quite long . but i believe there will be a workable solution for our industry . \u201d\ndaily vehicle checks and pre - safety checks are fed into the company\u2019s fleet management system , allowing it to concentrate on preventative maintenance .\nif a major two - hour service is due on a vehicle , the chauffeur is booked in for their driving assessment at the same time .\nthe chauffeur\u2019s first and last job is allocated close to where they live to reduce dead leg mileage , fuel consumption and the number of hours the chauffeur works .\nlooking to acquire new vehicles ? check how much they ' ll cost to run with our car running cost calculator .\nfleet news weekday , commercial fleet weekly , plus other news bulletins from our brand . you can unsubscribe from these at any time .\nwith a raft of difficult challenges approaching , fleet live gives decision - makers from fleets of all sizes the chance to speak to experts and peers about how they are preparing for the future of fleet .\nfleet news offers a range of reports , whitepapers , in - depth features and manufacturer brochures to enhance fleet decision - makers ' understanding of key issues and products .\ngain a global perspective on the us and go beyond with curated news and analysis from 600 journalists in 50 + countries covering politics , business , innovation , trends and more .\nmarkets data delayed by at least 15 minutes . \u00a9 the financial times ltd 2018 . ft and \u2018financial times\u2019 are trademarks of the financial times ltd . the financial times and its journalism are subject to a self - regulation regime under the ft editorial code of practice .\ndoctype html public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\na new device which automatically captures the moments before and after a road collision has been tested by a chauffeur company in west sussex .\ndrivecam is an onboard camera which continuously records a journey , discarding the data every 20 seconds .\nif an accident , swerve or emergency brake occurs it saves the 10 seconds beforehand and 10 seconds afterwards .\nthe camera was developed in the us , where it is now standard issue in thousands of commercial vehicles .\ndrivecam has been endorsed in the uk by the institute of advanced motorists , which said results generated by the system in the us , combined with driver training , had cut the frequency and severity of accidents by up to 50 % .\nthe camera is mounted behind the vehicle ' s rear view mirror and as well as being useful for resolving issues about the culpability of crashes can identify dangerous driving behaviour .\nit works by collecting high risk driving events on a palm - sized colour video recorder , capturing what the driver sees and hears inside and outside the vehicle .\njohn kane , director of drivecam europe , said the potential was for every vehicle , including private cars , to have the system fitted .\nmost popular now | 17 , 029 pages were read in the last minute .\n;\nthe rospa morr\u2122 technology trophy , sponsored by tesco dotcom , is presented to the rospa morr award entry that demonstrated the best use of technology in managing the organisation ' s work related road risk .\nthis is the country\u2019s highest accolade for business success . with mike fogarty \u201990 as united states ceo and brian fogarty \u201998 as the general manger of the boston office , the company offers a variety of chauffeur services for international corporations and travel companies , providing airport transfer services as well as ground support for major international events , conventions and financial roadshows .\nin order to win a queen\u2019s award , the company must show a substantial and sustained growth in overseas revenue over three consecutive years . the awards are presented annually by the queen on the advice of the prime minister , acknowledging u . k . companies and encouraging the development of british business overseas .\nwesleyan baseball coach mark woodworth \u201994 inducted 6 new members into the wesleyan baseball wall of fame . this year , a new brick backstop was built not only for the field , but to serve as an actual \u201cwall\u201d for the wall of fame . \u26be more : urltoken\nmike robinson , prof of psychology , neuroscience and behavior , and integrative sciences , will receive a $ 100 , 000 grant from @ nidanews . the @ robinsonlab explores brain mechanisms underlying motivation and reward : urltoken\n' s center for the arts courtyard on thursday 7 / 5 / 18 . free outdoor concert starts tonight at 7pm - making their connecticut debut on campus ! bring a picnic and dance with family and friends .\nwins the prize . he ' s reading it on the tuscan coast of italy . if you ' re in connecticut instead , come by rj julia bookstore\nwriters conference . he ' s part comedian , part marketer , and whole writer . he taught me a lot about narration and how to\ntell and not show .\ni recommend to check him out if you can .\n: promoting access to high quality education has been key to turning american rhetoric of equality into genuine opportunity .\n75 writers , including five wesleyan alumni , attended the 62nd annual wesleyan writers conference to discuss writing in the digital age . \ud83d\udcd6\ud83d\udcda\u2712\ufe0f urltoken\nas associate professor in the department of religion , a stellar group of smart , passionate , and creative scholars and educators .\n! bring a picnic , then dance with family and friends in the cfa courtyard .\n. @ whoismgmt , a musical group formed in 2002 by andrew vanwyngarden \u201905 and ben goldwasser \u201905 , is back on the scene with their fourth album little dark age . this recent release represents a fresh , but familiar , musical direction : urltoken\n5 wesleyan students determined to make life better for girls in rural african areas received a prestigious $ 10 , 000 davis projects for peace grant . their start - up nonprofit , rural access , seeks to expand access to health and education in impoverished areas : urltoken\ncompanies have been honoured for working hard to reduce road crashes involving at - work drivers at brake ' s fleet safety awards 2014 , with ocado , travis perkins and mix telematics all picking up two awards each .\nindividual awards went to ocado\u2019s fleet training and development manager neil shaw ( \u2018road risk manager of the year\u2019 ) and travis perkins\u2019 group transport risk manager rachel downs ( \u2018best newcomer to road risk management\u2019 ) .\nthe prestigious kevin storey award for \u2018outstanding commitment to road safety\u2019 went to alcosense founder and ceo hunter abbott , a long - time brake supporter who has been instrumental in raising awareness of the deadly risk of drink driving .\nthe winners were announced at a gala dinner , sponsored by arval , held on june 5 at st john ' s hotel in solihull , birmingham , with a record attendance of nearly 300 guests .\naltogether , 112 awards entries were received from more than 40 organisations this year .\ngenerous donations , including silent auction bids and raffle ticket sales , raised more than \u00a38 , 000 for brake .\nduring the day more than 100 delegates attended brake ' s fleet safety conference , sponsored by aviva , which featured speakers on a range of road safety topics .\nmanager guidance reports on these topics will be published by brake over the coming months , and made available for free to conference delegates and brake subscribers .\nin celebration of the awards , brake is offering a special discount to companies who want to reduce their road risk by joining brake ' s fleet safety forum , a not - for - profit service for fleet managers .\nthe fleet safety forum is a low - cost subscription service offering free training , tools , and resources to companies with at - work drivers , to help them in reducing their road risk ."]}
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", "topic": 38}], "title": "dp architects", "paragraphs": ["glassdoor has 38 dp architects reviews submitted anonymously by dp architects employees . read employee reviews and ratings on glassdoor to decide if dp architects is right for you .\nng , erin . , et al . ( 2007 ) . dp architects : the works since 1967 . singapore : dp architects pte . ltd . ( call no . : rsing english 720 . 95957 dp )\nglassdoor gives you an inside look at what it ' s like to work at dp architects , including salaries , reviews , office photos , and more . this is the dp architects company profile . all content is posted anonymously by employees working at dp architects .\nan overview of resorts world sentosa . photography : rory daniel ( courtesy of dp architects )\ndp architects has been involved with projects of immense scale and diverse functions for five decades .\nmr lee , the new chairman of dp architects and the dp group of companies , and ms angelene chan , the group ' s new ceo .\nan aerial view of the singapore sports hub . photography : rory daniel . courtesy of dp architects\nin its third year of ranking architecture firms , sbr expanded the list to top 20 . the list welcomes new entries including scda architects , ciap architects , ac consortium , aga architects , id architects and jgp architects .\ndp architects has announced key appointments in its senior management , which took effect from jan 1 , 2016 .\ndp architects ceo angelene chan at temasek club in rifle range road , one of her projects which was completed last year .\nher fears of gender bias were unfounded . by the end of the day , the client picked dp architects ' design .\nsingaporeans may not be familiar with the name dp architects , but most would know the architecture firm ' s buildings instantly .\n\u2019a common line | one global studio\u2019 is on view until 29 september . for more information , visit the dp architects website\n\u201cwe believe that interaction is the key to a progressive educational model , \u201d said jeremy tan , director , dp architects .\nprior to joining ong & ong , carolyna accumulated a wealth of experience from working at architecture firms parsons brinckerhoff , fppv p / l architects , merat architects and jmk architects .\ni applied online . the process took 4 weeks . i interviewed at dp architects ( singapore ( singapore ) ) in march 2015 .\nkoh seow chuan ( b . 1939 , singapore\u2013 ) is a founder of dp architects , one of singapore\u2019s most established architecture . . .\nwhen her husband completed his studies , she moved back with him in 1990 to singapore - with a job at dp architects in hand .\ndate : 2006 - 10 location : sentosa , singapore size : 3 . 5 million sqft studio head : patrick burke associated architect : dp architects\nbesides the exhibition , dp architects will also hold a design conference in october that brings together thought leaders such as pritzker prize - winner fumihiko maki .\ndp architects has been named one of the top ten architecture firms in singapore at the bci asia top ten architect awards since 2006 . [ 38 ]\na week into her new job , she jointly headed the retail team working on suntec city . the massive mixed - used development was a collaboration between new york - based firm tsao & mckown architects and dp architects .\nas part of its golden anniversary celebrations , dp architects has put on a seven - week exhibition that looks back at its biggest milestones in singapore and overseas .\ndp architects is a leading architecture practice in asia with over 1 , 200 staff and 13 offices across southeast asia , china , india and the middle east .\nin singapore revealed , a special supplement in the upcoming october issue of wallpaper * , we feature one of dp architects\u2019 ground - breaking works for a community centre .\nback then , it was known as design partnership and helmed by singaporean architecture pioneers william lim , koh seow chuan and tay kheng soon . it was renamed dp architects in 1975 .\npeople\u2019s park complex became singapore\u2019s first mixed - use development with retail , residential , offices and carpark facilities within a single structure when it was completed in 1973 . courtesy of dp architects\nsince it was founded here by architecture luminary koh seow chuan , dp architects has grown into a global outfit with 15 offices around the world , employing more than 1 , 200 people .\nshe also plans to launch dp academy , a curriculum programme that includes workshops and courses for architects within the company , both in the singapore and overseas offices , to update their skills .\nfrom 12 august to 29 september 2017 , dp architects will present a seven - week exhibition , a common line | one global studio , showcasing 50 years of the firm\u2019s architectural explorations .\nchee huang joined dp architects in 2003 and was appointed director in 2014 . prior to joining dp , he was at renowned architectural practice foster and partners in uk for two years , where he worked on the design of the new wembley stadium and the flagship store of luxury brand , asprey .\nthe company expanded in 1982 with the establishment of subsidiary companies , 2 dp design and dp consultants . [ 19 ] dp architects was registered formerly as a private limited with 200 employees in singapore . [ 20 ] leading the firm since its inception , chan sui him was succeeded by francis lee seng wee in 2004 as the ceo while he was promoted to chairman of the firm . [ 16 ]\nmr koh , one of the founders of dp architects , said spur conducted noise pollution studies from different parts of the airbase to demonstrate to authorities the impact of an airport near residential zones .\nms angelene chan , 53 , chief executive officer of dp architects and its subsidiaries , says :\nwe find ourselves taking stock of our journey so far as we put together this exhibition .\nmore about carolyna : tien graduated from the royal melbourne institute of technology with a bachelor of architecture . she is a registered architect with the singapore board of architects . prior to joining ong & ong , she accumulated a wealth of experience from working at architecture firms parsons brinckerhoff , fppv p / l architects , merat architects and jmk architects .\nlooking back at what made dp architects successful , she says :\nthe spirit of collaboration is our core value , and putting people at the heart of our designs and our practice is the reason dp has been able to prevail in times of crisis and continue to grow from strength to strength .\nid : you have recently clinched dp architects\u2019 first project in london , as part of an international design competition . what is the importance , in your eyes , in expanding from asia into europe ?\nfounded in 1967 , dp architects evolved in tandem with the building of singapore as a nation and has been instrumental in the shaping of country\u2019s remarkable urban environment . dp architects is now a 1 , 200 - strong design practice with 15 global offices , strategically linked from beijing to london . some of the notable projects the firm has designed are the groundbreaking people\u2019s park complex , esplanade - theatres on the bay , the dubai mall and singapore sports hub . dp architects has developed a series of ecologically - friendly buildings known as the waterfront collection . one of the most famous of these is the waterfront isle , which has won numerous awards .\ndesign partnership later known as dp architects , prospered as rapid economic development since the late 60s had created tremendous design opportunities for architects . the most notable projects associated with lim during the earlier years with design partnership included the people ' s park complex , golden mile complex and st andrew ' s junior college .\nangelene chan has just been appointed ceo of dp architects . the singaporean firm has 1 , 200 employees and 15 offices worldwide , and is the 12th largest architectural firm in the world according to the 2016 wa100 survey .\nit seems somewhat appropriate , too , that dp architects is launching on 12 august during singapore\u2019s national day week , \u2018a common line | one global studio\u2019 , an overdue retrospective of its work over the past five decades .\ndemand for healthcare architects and medical planners has sharply increased as singapore\u2019s healthcare industry continues to grow . interior\nthe people\u2019s park complex contained singapore\u2019s first central atrium \u2013 a \u2018city room\u2019 designed as a public living room where residents of the surrounding neighbourhood could socialise , eat , shop and perform the activities of everyday life . courtesy of dp architects\nthai - based so architects ( situation based operation ) has been commissioned to redesign dp group\u2019s new four storey headquarters in thailand . dp group is a family - run business with a warm working atmosphere , where the architects aim to reflect the company\u2019s philosophy through its newly renovated building . the owner\u2019s penthouse is placed on the top floor , and the executives\u2019 working duplex is at the very back of the building , with it own staircase and glass court for their privacy .\ndp architects pte ltd is one of the largest architectural practices in singapore . it started as design partnership in 1967 and was incorporated as a private limited company in 1993 . it is a multi - disciplinary design consultancy . [ 2 ]\nthese drawings are carefully reproduced from archival drawings , blueprints and microfilms ; and collectively chronicles dp\u2019s ongoing exploration in shaping the public domain .\nmr edward wong , the former president of the singapore institute of architects , and mr wee chwee heng were the other veteran architects who spoke at the event commemorating the 50th year of the group ' s formation .\narkipraktis ( 13 may 2006 ) .\nbci asia ' s top malaysian architects\n. new straits times\n\u2013 an interactive visual display to explore and experience the evolution and transformation of orchard road and marina bay , two prominent and celebrated urbanscapes that have come to be regarded as symbols of singapore\u2019s progress . source anf photos , courtesy of dp architects .\nmr francis lee , 65 , chairman of dp architects , saw that tenacious spark in her early on . they worked on suntec city together and he remembers the young , idealistic architect then as someone who was\nenthusiastic and bursting with passion\n.\nhaving supported and worked with dp architects on many iconic projects in singapore such as resorts world sentosa , the esplanade \u2013 theatres on the bay and vivo city , elmich appreciates the efforts that the firm has put in and their contributions to the built environment .\ndp architects is also the 12th largest architecture firm in the world , according to the wa100 2016 rankings - british architecture online publication building design ' s annual ranking of the world ' s largest architecture firms . it is the only singapore firm on the list .\noverview of marina centre in singaptore , comprising marina square , pan pacific hotel , marina mandarin , mandarin oriental , suntec city , millenia walk , centennial tower , conrad centennial , ritz carlton hotel , and esplanade \u2013 theatres on the bay . courtesy of dp architects\nclient : public works department and singapore arts centre company ltd . architects : michael wilford & partners ( uk ) /\ndesigners are in high demand particularly for those with experience in workplace solutions , as well as project managers and architects .\ndp architects is a leading multi - disciplinary design practice in asia with over 1 , 200 staff and 12 offices worldwide . founded in 1967 , dp architects has a long history in a wide variety of projects with an expertise in vast undertakings including esplanade - theatres on the bay , the dubai mall and resorts world sentosa . current landmark projects include singapore sports hub and sengkang hospital . the firm was founded on a deep concern for the built environment and the need to create architecture of excellence that enriches the human experience and spirit .\nshe was also named one of 20 leading singapore architects under the age of 45 in 2010 by the urban redevelopment authority .\ndp architects is a leading multi - disciplinary design practice in asia with 1 , 300 staff and 17 offices worldwide . founded in 1967 , dp architects has a long history in a wide variety of projects with an expertise in vast undertakings including esplanade - theatres on the bay , the dubai mall and resorts world sentosa . current landmark projects include singapore sports hub , our tampines hub and singapore chinese cultural centre . the firm was founded on a deep concern for the built environment and the need to create architecture of excellence that enriches the human experience and spirit .\na common line | one global studio curates dp architects\u2019 portfolio of works within the context of singapore\u2019s architectural history and the significant development of the urban landscape ; as well as the firm\u2019s global projects , designed as public nodes of human density that contribute to a city\u2019s quality of life .\nin 2010 , chan was honoured as one of singapore\u2019s 20 leading architects under the age of 45 by the urban redevelopment authority .\ntoday , dp architects is the 10th largest architecture firm in the world , according to the world architecture 100 2017 rankings - british architecture online publication building design ' s annual ranking of the world ' s largest architecture firms . it has 1 , 300 staff in 17 offices around the globe .\nin the time she has been at dp architects , she had two children : a son , who is 18 , and a 16 - year - old daughter . mr lee says :\nher time - management skills in ensuring she excels in the different responsibilities she has are second to none .\njames stirling michael wilford & associates and dp architects of singapore won out over three other short - listed teams from a field of 48 architects invited to pre - qualify for the design stage of the competition . stirling died in june 1992 . the re - named michael wilford & partners ( mwp ) and dp architects ( dpa ) designed the competition entry , and were named the winning team in december 1992 . the final design was completed in 1995 , at the same time the ministry of information and the arts decided to make it a two - phase project . at that point , for logistical and / or political exigencies ( depending on which official or rumoured reports one reads ) , mwp handed the reins to dpa to complete the first phase .\nelmich congratulates dp architects on their 50 th anniversary celebration at their gala dinner on 5 may 2017 at the suntec city convention centre . the group\u2019s ability to harness the strength of partnerships to deliver purposeful design over the last 50 years has facilitated their growth and success with 17 international offices and 8 specialist subsidiaries .\nbenson graduated from the national university of singapore with a bachelor\u2019s of arts ( honours ) in architecture in 2005 and subsequently a master of architecture in 2007 . he is a registered architect with the singapore board of architects and a corporate member of the singapore institute of architects . projects commercial\nowned by singapura developments , golden mile complex occupied three acres of land . 5 featuring a stepped terraced design that enhances natural light and ventilation , the building was designed by gan eng oon , william lim and tay kheng soon of design partnership ( now known as dp architects , which also designed people\u2019s park centre ) . 6\ndesigned by american architect michael graves , together with leading singapore architecture firm dp architects , resorts world sentosa strives to be an iconic , tropical destination resort , where landscape and architecture converge . the design provides for a densely - knit , inter - related series of activities and entertainment that span the gamut from exciting to fun to relaxing .\ni wasn ' t vying for the ceo position . for me , it ' s always about the architecture and doing a good job and not so much about doing administrative work and running a place . but i felt that in my capacity as ceo , it was an opportunity to push dp architects ' consistency in design . ' '\nanchored by a wall - sized illustration of dp architects\u2019 work by the singapore - based illustrator lee xin li , the exhibition is a neat time capsule of not just the firm\u2019s history and oeuvre , but also of singapore\u2019s parallel spurt from fledgling state ( it only became a nation in august 1965 ) to muscular , first world powerhouse .\nthe architectural services we provide are those defined by our professional body the royal institute of british architects ( riba ) tailored to suit each client\u2019s requirements .\nfrom renovating her family home , she has since gone on to design megastructures and properties around the world as part of dp architects , singapore ' s largest architecture firm . at the start of the new year , the high - flier was named chief executive officer ( ceo ) of the 49 - year - old home - grown firm .\nher current projects include yotel singapore , a hotel in orchard road slated to be completed next year ; and two residential buildings in the mariner ' s quarter in london , which are part of the 15ha royal wharf masterplan that aims to revitalise the royal docks . dp architects beat three other firms from britain to clinch its first london project .\nthe architects focused particularly on passive building design and used solar and wind studies to determine energy efficient locations , shapes , and orientations for the campus buildings .\n\u2013 over 2 , 000 architectural drawings of selected projects , in chronological order , showcase the breadth of dp\u2019s portfolio , presented in a vertebral column - like installation that traverses the entire exhibition gallery .\nother buildings in the dp back catalogue downtown include esplanade - theatres on the bay , its spiky domes fondly nicknamed\ndurians\nfor its resemblance to the thorny fruit ; suntec city and millenia walk .\nmy primary focus is to drive the \u2018d\u2019 in dp\u2014design first . dp has always been valued for high standards of design and service , but we would like to take that further and set design and service delivery benchmarks that are unprecedented . as a homegrown firm , we also fly the flag for the singapore brand around the world ; so it is important that we consistently strive for inspirational and world - class design .\nit is not a hyperbole to state very simply that no architectural firm in singapore better sums up the aspirations , indeed history , of a nation than dp architects . the briefest scan of the city - state\u2019s skyline reveals the intriguing silhouettes of buildings \u2013 created by the 1 , 300 - staff studio since it was founded in 1967 by koh seow chuan , william lim and tay kheng soon \u2013 that have both stood the test of time , and influenced a generation of architects and designers in tropical typology and a new form of asian - based aesthetics .\nhe , mr tay and mr gan eng oon are the architects behind golden mile complex , completed in 1973 and still one of the country ' s most distinctive buildings .\n1 . tell us about yourself ? 2 . take us through your portfolio ? 3 . what softwares do you use ? 4 . why do you want to join dp architects ? 5 . can you resolve complex geometric forms and optimise for construction , explain suing projects ? 6 . how much salary do you expect ? 7 . where do you see yourself after 5 years ? answer question\nyi may has worked in the construction industry as a professional architectural consultant since graduating from the national university of singapore in 2000 . for her outstanding academic performance , she received the board of architects prize & medal , the singapore institute of architects medal , the lee kuan yew gold medal and was placed on the dean\u2019s list for outstanding academic performance .\nunstudio and dp architects recently completed phase one of the singapore university of technology & design ( sutd ) , an academic campus designed to be environmentally sustainable . the sutd is singapore\u2019s fourth public university and is located close to the changi airport and business park . the campus design is reflective of sutd\u2019s cross - disciplinary curriculum , fostering creativity and collaboration through a series of connected nature - filled spaces .\narchitects also constructed 37 new models - some of these are much larger than typical architectural building models - that show the practice ' s design methodology across different types of buildings .\ngoing forward , ms chan says that\nspreading the dp and singapore brand globally\nwill be a major focus for the firm as it also looks to go deeper into areas such as retail , healthcare , infrastructure and hospitality .\nangelene chan : i studied architecture at the university of adelaide and worked in canberra with woods bagot upon graduation . then i moved back to singapore after three years and joined dp in 1990 . dp was my first choice because the firm was involved in many significant projects that were changing singapore\u2019s built landscape in a big way\u2014marina square , millenia development , suntec city , safti military institute . i was also keen to work in a large office and handle complex projects with steeper learning curves .\nresembling a collection of \u2018cities within a city\u2019 , the illustration celebrates what dp has come to create in 50 years \u2013 structures that are imbued with the stories of everyday life , giving the cities we live in , a life of their own .\nmr edward wong , who is also the managing director of awp architects , noted that the situation then was grim as singapore was a third world country suffering from a 70 per cent unemployment rate .\nanother goal is the \u2018p\u2019 in dp\u2014people empowerment . successful firms involve and value their people . i believe that for dp to scale new heights , every employee must feel valued for their ideas , and be confident of their role in design and delivering good work . one way to achieve that is through the continuous development of everyone\u2019s skills through technical , contracts and documentation courses that cover all aspects of the architecture process , and to ensure the well - rounded growth of every individual through workshops that enhance important values .\n\u2013 a specially commissioned wall - sized ( 3 . 6m x 3 . 6m ) illustration , titled building blocks , by local artist , lee xin li . the piece weaves together dp\u2019s design explorations from sites of nostalgia to the architectural icons of tomorrow .\nand there is plenty to admire here . ng san son , dp\u2019s senior associate director and curator of the exhibition , has been judicious in cherry - picking from around 3 , 000 projects in 70 countries just what to put on show at the ura centre .\nac : a personal favorite is the reinvention of wisma atria on singapore\u2019s orchard road . dp has a special relationship with wisma atria . the mall changed owners three times , and each time we were engaged to recreate a new facade . our chairman , francis lee , was the architect of the original building in 1986 while i led the fa\u00e7ade designs in 2004 and 2012 . it is a rare opportunity for architects to redesign their own building , and i got to work on the project twice .\nid : you are also involved with the shirin fozdar program , which helps women in singapore balance work and family . what are the current challenges for women architects and how do you hope this will change in the future ?\narchitects william lim , tay kheng soon and koh seow chuan were among the members of the singapore planning and urban research group , spur for short , who reunited for a rare panel discussion at the nus museum on wednesday .\narchitects 61 has managed to build a formidable reputation for themselves through their successful completion of several important projects , such as the trilight apartment buildings , ferrell residences , t1 in changi airport and pahq \u2013 just to name a few . with an impressive number of awards under their belt , architects 61 is most famous for their collaborative work on the axa tower ( formerly known as temasak tower ) , an imposing skyscraper that is still the tallest cylindrical building in the world .\nwas incorporated in 1975 as a continuation of design partnership founded in 1967 . in the last 30 years , the firm has established significant presence in singapore with offices in malaysia , philippines , hong kong , indonesia , and china . it is an award - winning firm offering a wide range of services from architecture and urban design / planning , to interior design , graphic design , and project management . in 1982 , two subsidiary companies , dp design and dp consultants , were established . clients include public and private companies , government and semi - government bodies , institutions , and private developers .\nmark\u2019s projects have won many accolades , including the president\u2019s design award , the ura heritage award , the singapore institute of architects design awards , and the interior design confederation ( singapore ) colour award . he was most recently awarded one of asia\u2019s top designers during the singapore design awards 2014 . mark holds a bachelor\u2019s degree in architecture from cornell university , and is also the chair of the architectural league under the singapore institute of architects , where he is a council member . projects commercial\n\u201cwe believe that interaction is the key to a progressive educational model , \u201d said jeremy tan , director , dp architects . \u201cthe campus enables open and inclusive interaction between students and faculty members from the four academic pillars , through meetings at the various collaborative spaces , such as the campus centre . to foster innovation , the campus needs to allow for flexible solutions to ever - changing needs , which is why meeting spaces , classrooms and laboratories can adapt to different arrangements , addressing the evolving requirements of the university as the versatile curriculum develops . \u201d\n( from left ) veteran architects koh seow chuan , tay kheng soon , edward wong , william lim and wee chwee heng , and architectural historian lai chee kien speaking at a panel discussion at the nus museum on wednesday , oct 8 , 2015 .\ntake a look at who we think are 15 of the greatest young modern engineers and architects of our time . apart from exhibiting leadership in some of the major projects in the city , the following names have already secured top level positions in their companies .\ndp architects is a leading architecture practice in asia with over 1 , 200 staff and 13 global offices . the firm has been involved with projects of immense scale and diverse functions for five decades \u2013 its recent works are some of the largest of their type including resorts world sentosa and the dubai mall . since its inception in 1967 , dpa has been driven by a strong philosophy devoted to human activity and civic quality of the city . instrumental in shaping the remarkable urban environment of singapore , dpa is the designer behind national icons including esplanade - theatres on the bay and singapore sports hub .\nin this list of outstanding young people in singapore , sbr aims to recognize a chosen few engineers and architects aged 40 and under that are behind some buildings and homes paving the way for ingenious design and innovation to create an ultramodern cityscape that we now live in .\nthe firm was started in 1967 with william lim siew wai , tay kheng soon , [ 13 ] and koh seow chuan [ 14 ] when they left the malayan architects co - partnership [ 15 ] and founded design partnership after its dissolution to start their own firm with an initial staff strength of 18 . [ 16 ] in 1972 , gan eng oon joined and became a partner [ 16 ] followed by chan sui him in 1973 and became a partner subsequently in 1974 . [ 16 ] in 1974 , tay kheng soon , who graduated from singapore polytechnic in 1963 , retired and establish his own practice , akitek tenggara . [ 16 ] a year later in 1975 , design partnership was dissolved and reformed as dp architects pte ( dpa ) . [ 13 ] william lim retired in 1981 and established his own practice . [ 16 ] [ 17 ] [ 18 ]\nin serving my chosen firm and profession , i hope to preserve and build on the wonderful legacy of the dp pioneers , and create meaningful spaces that improve lives and the environment . i also hope to encourage the younger generation to see the importance of a well - designed built environment and to take up architecture to improve the urban landscape .\nshao wei graduated from the national university of singapore with masters of architecture in 2003 , and has 2 years of working experience with design link architects , before joining surbana . his involvement with design link involves designing for local & overseas public and private housing , as well as industrial complexes .\nthere were calls for golden mile complex to be accorded conservation status . 30 the building ranked third when 1 , 103 people voted during an online poll by the straits times in 2008 for the landmarks they wished to preserve . 31 many architects also expressed the view that the building should be preserved . 32\n< a href =\nurltoken\ntarget =\n_ blank\n> unstudio < / a > and < a href =\nurltoken\ntarget =\n_ blank\n> dp architects < / a > recently completed phase one of the < a href =\nurltoken\ntarget =\n_ blank\n> singapore university of technology & amp ; design < / a > ( sutd ) , an academic campus designed to be environmentally sustainable . the sutd is singapore\u2019s fourth public university and is located close to the changi airport and business park . the campus design is reflective of sutd\u2019s cross - disciplinary curriculum , fostering creativity and collaboration through a series of connected nature - filled spaces .\nfortunately , i have never felt that being a woman has disadvantaged me . in my experience , women are given equal opportunities to excel . that said , architecture is a profession that takes up a lot of energy and time ; a project takes years to complete and requires dogged pursuit and total involvement . and the creative exercise of design is a 24 / 7 , all - consuming thought process . even with equal opportunities , women are still outnumbered by men at the senior level . this could be because many women architects chose to place family and the duties of being a parent and spouse above their career . so , i would say a big challenge for women architects is finding the balance between career and motherhood ; but it is not impossible . i am a wife , daughter , and mother of two , and i am constantly juggling my career and family life . but the unfailing support of my spouse and children , in fact , spurs me to give my best at work . i hope this helps other women architects feel they can do it too .\nshe joined the housing & development board in july 2000 and continued her professional career in surbana international consultants pte ltd from july 2003 . she became a registered architect with the board of architects ( singapore ) in 2004 . in addition to being a design and project architect , yi may has also served as qualified person ( architectural ) for various projects since april 2006 .\nchee huang has been an active member of the singapore institute of architects ( sia ) since 2006 . hehas participated and led various key events such as the singapore architectural biennale in sao paulo , venice biennale , and chaired the organising committee for singapore\u2019s archifest between 2009 and 2011 . a council member since 2010 , he currently serves as the first vice - president for the institute .\nmichael wilford ' s work has gained international renown and includes significant public buildings such as performing art centers , art galleries , museums , and libraries around the world . these projects have won many architectural awards , the most recent being the royal fine art commission building of the year award in 2001 for the lowry performing and visual arts center in salford , england . wilford teaches extensively in schools of architecture in the u . k . , u . s . , canada , and australia . he is a member of the royal institute of british architects , the singapore institute of architects , royal institute of arbitrators , fellow of royal society of arts , and an honorary member of bund deutsche arkitecten . in 2001 he was made a commander of the british empire .\nretail at resorts world sentosa date : 2006 - 10 studio head : patrick burke associated architect : dp architects mga has provided for numerous retail facilities located throughout resorts world sentosa , within the hotels , lining universal plaza , a large open space at the entrance to the resort and the theme park , and in the forum . associated with the festive hotel and adjacent to the casino , the forum is a double - height retail environment featuring high - end stores , including several international brands that are new to singapore . in addition , festive walk , located between crockfords tower and hotel michael , is a large semi - enclosed eco - cooled space covered by an extensive canopy , which includes retail and restaurants . this area has the atmosphere of a festive village , with restaurants and other food and beverage outlets spilling out into the center space and featuring water , music and light shows in their midst .\nespaspa and beachhotel resorts world sentosa date : 2006 - 12 studio head : patrick burke associated architect : dp architects an extensive ultra - luxury spa operated by internationally acclaimed espa is located in the southwest corner of resorts world sentosa , nestled against the hillside and facing the beach . the spa\u2019s main building of rough stone and wood continues the association with the natural environment seen in the equarius hotel . the adjacent spa village of freestanding structures , with deluxe treatment suites , palace suites , and a wellness center redefine luxury . an exclusive beachfront hotel contains 40 guestrooms either constructed on the beach or standing above the water on stilts . the gracious guestrooms are generous in size and have large and well - appointed bathrooms and terraces with plunge pools . the villas are constructed of natural materials and designed to be as open as possible , with wooden louvered sliding walls . their architectural character and informal lifestyle bespeak the relaxing atmosphere of beachfront living .\nwla is intended to be small and compact . jobs are selected for the challenge they pose and the design potential . the practice prides itself on a philosophy which fosters design creativity and innovation . by virtue of this approach , the practice attracts young architects of different background and aesthetic inclinations , who are drawn by the opportunity to express themselves in an informal studio - like office environment . the practice encourages architects to discover their own design directions , and demands their critical evaluation of the current intellectual and architectural discourse as well as their adaptations to suit local conditions . selected projects completed to date by wla include unit 8 , central market in kuala lumpur , church of our saviour , central square in kuala lumpur , villa chancery , tampines north community centre , reuter ' s house , telok ayer market , adam place development and lasalle - sia college of the arts .\na vibrant city with brilliant color and flamboyance , singapore has seen a surge of property development and new architectural projects throughout its eclectic metropolis . from looming skyscrapers to gorgeous lighting , the contemporary architects of singapore have realized some fantastic pieces that are a feast for the eyes and the imagination . we take a look at the top ten architectural firms in the lion city , all of whom have completed projects of incredible ingenuity and architectural beauty .\naward - winning and illustrious , arc studio architecture specializes in ecologically - friendly projects and in the conservation of the traditional . their careful and thoughtful designs , which are all ecologically tailored to maximize conservation , have achieved great renown . arc studio architecture\u2019s most famous project in singapore was in collaboration with rsp architects , the greatly acclaimed piece of \u2018high rise\u2019 architecture pinnacle @ duxton , which currently has the world\u2019s two longest sky gardens ( of 500 meters ) .\nto juggle motherhood and work , ms chan says she schedules everything in her day - right down to buying toilet paper - so that she does not forget anything .\ni am a list - maker and i schedule my time tightly , such as putting meetings back - to - back . i ' m eating in front of people all the time ,\nsays ms chan , who is also a board member of singapore ' s board of architects .\nequarius hotel and waterpark resorts world sentosa date : 2006 - 12 studio head : patrick burke associated architect : dp architects the west zone of the resorts world sentosa , beyond the marine life park , is a landscaped development , quieter and smaller in scale than the central zone . the west zone will be a more exclusive setting for visitors to sentosa looking to escape the hustle and bustle of daily life and enjoy the landscape or the beach . here one finds the equarius hotel , the exclusive espa spa and spa village , and the luxury spa villas guest quarters . the equarius hotel , with 360 keys , is located at the edge of the marine life park and very much part of the landscape experience . the adjacent equarius water park abuts the rising terrain of an existing park with its beautiful trails and heritage trees . located between the main hotel building and the rising slope of the hillside are two tree house suites , elevated on stilts and featuring rustic wood construction . the rustic architectural character of the equarius property thus reinforces the experience of its tropical forest setting .\nranked 14th in the world in bd + c\u2019s giants listing in 2012 , rsp architects is famed in singapore for its clever combinations of the natural and the artificial , the private and the public , to create accommodation that is beautiful , and at one with nature . with projects such as the oberoi and the interlace , which provide lush natural vistas that dazzle the senses , rsp is most famous for their ion orchard project and incredible undertaking that utilized lighting and glass for magnificent effect .\ncrockfords tower resorts world sentosa date : 2006 - 10 size : 213 , 500 sqft studio head : patrick burke associated architect : dp architects the cylindrical crockfords tower pairs with hotel michael to frame the view toward sentosa\u2019s iconic colossal merlion statue from universal plaza and festive walk . like hotel michael , it features an iconic roof , a hill - like green dome . the 9 - story building , an all - suite exclusive hotel of 120 keys with mansions on the penthouse level , was designed to reflect the highest level of luxury and sophistication . the crockfords is a contemporary version of early 20th century luxury . the guestrooms combine a sleek modern aesthetic with warm sumptuous materials and deep rich colors . the furniture , with its inlaid wood details and the table lamps , were designed specifically for the suites . in general , the interiors display a level of personalized luxury that connotes both power and pampering , reinforced by features such as adjustable lighting that allows a variety of moods and sensuous experiences . mga designed the hotel restaurant and bar at the crockfords as well as the casino and numerous restaurants located below the hotel .\nin order to recreate an organic environment , so architects have incorporated an abundance of natural elements . the glass courts feature a garden filled with natural light , renewing the connection between floors and to revise the flow of the working spaces . have installed a newly protruding metal fa\u00e7ade to generate shade during the hot summer months . some of the pre - existing floor plates that included the large balcony were erased to insert the glass courts , skylights and tree to be the new staples of each space .\nhotel michael resorts world sentosa date : 2006 - 10 location : sentosa , singapore size : 350 , 000 sqft studio head : patrick burke associated architect : dp architects hotel michael , named after michael graves , is 470 - room boutique hotel and a tribute to the firm\u2019s broad design repertoire . the michael graves brand , through its hallmark \u201cdesign for all\u201d attitude , is known worldwide for creating lifestyle experiences that are gracious , humanistic , accessible and convivial . hotel michael is fully outfitted with graves furniture and furnishings , including artwork in the public spaces and guestrooms that he created for the hotel , and an original typeface for the signage and graphics . the smartly designed guestrooms feel balanced and calm ; they feature carpets made from graves drawings and honey maple millwork . the michael graves gallery retail shop is filled with graves products , including many exclusive to resorts world . mga also designed the italian restaurant palio , inspired by the colorful banners of the famous annual horse race in siena , and the chic sky bar at the top of the building , under the iconic undulating roofs of the building where \u201carchitecture meets the sky . \u201d\nmaritime xperiential museum , marina and showplace theater resorts world sentosa date : 2006 - 12 studio head : patrick burke associated architect : dp architects the view of resorts world sentosa from singapore and cruise bay focuses on the waterfront maritime xperiential museum , marina and showplace theater . the museum is an iconic structure inspired by sea - going vessels , alluding to the stories told in its programs and exhibits created by designer ralph appelbaum . throughout the day , dappled light and shadows cast by the ribbed frame will enliven the interiors . west of the museum , a small marina will display examples of sailing vessels . the museum and marina are thematically linked to the adjacent outdoor marine life park and form part of a rich tourist experience focused on the sea , marine life and maritime experiences . also along the waterfront at the base of universal plaza is the showplace theater , with large stone steps creating a seating area for 2 , 000 people . with views across the bay to the main island , this is the location of a nightly sound and light show in the water , called the crane dance , which epitomizes the fun and drama of the resort .\nthe construction ( design and management ) regulations 2015 ( cdm ) , aim to regulate health and safety in the construction industry , and now apply to most projects . as architects , we are required by this legislation to advise our clients when construction works they intend to carry out will be subject to cdm . if cdm applies to your project , you must by law appoint a qualified \u201cprinciple designer\u201d . we have the experience and qualifications to offer this service as a separate appointment to that as your architect .\nin line with his concern with design discourse , he initiated aa asia in 1987 based on the spirit of and inspired by the school of architecture , architectural association ( london ) . the objective of aa asia is to organise serious programmes from workshops and seminars to publications and exhibitions of members ' work . the main purpose of these programmes is to exchange and explore new design ideas as well as to identify new architectural directions . architects committed to design excellence from the asian region are welcome to be members of aa asia .\nprior to joining ong & ong in march 2011 , benson worked at architects 61 from 2007 to february 2011 . he has been involved in a varied range of projects from residential condominiums such as far east organization\u2019s seastrand and woodhaven ; to commercial projects such as phase two of the 46 - storey tall marina bay financial centre commercial tower 3 ; to public infrastructural projects such as the tan kah kee mrt station as well as the bedok integrated community and sports complex , slated to be completed in 2017 . more about benson :\nwinners of the prestigious best housing development award in the asia property awards for 2015 , these architects have proven themselves to be unrivalled in their dedication to their architectural vision and to the ethos of excellence and quality . working in collaboration with housing estate woodhaven \u2013 for which they won the award \u2013 they offer an interesting fusion of stylishness and spaciousness . it is also \u201cpart of soho , \u201d to create some eminently suitable buildings for people from all walks of life and for those who wish to enjoy the splendors of good architectural designs .\nfestive hotel and festive grand theater resorts world sentosa date : 2006 - 10 size : 360 , 000 sqft studio head : patrick burke associated architect : dp architects theater designer : mark fisher the l - shaped festive hotel creates a large courtyard to the west of crockfords tower . its pitched roofs , terraces , and awnings , and the use of lattice and other small - scaled wooden elements reinforce the building\u2019s tropical character . a central pool court features a tropical water garden . the family - oriented , 390 - room hotel includes a children\u2019s arcade and family restaurants . the festive\u2019s interiors , true to their name , are fun and vibrant , from the colorful lanterns in the lobby to the brazilian restaurant , which captures the fiery characteristics of carnival . the guestrooms are also playfully modern , with bold colors and oversized orchid graphics . they feature a separate sleeping chamber and a family - friendly loft bed in the sitting area . associated with the hotel are a high - end retail arcade and the festive grand theater , which doubles as a theater for the resort\u2019s resident show and a plenary hall for conventions . the facility has permanently tiered seating for 1 , 600 and a 1 , 500 square - meter stage .\nhard rock hotel , convention centerand coliseum theater resorts world sentosa date : 2006 - 10 size : 270 , 000 sqft hotel , 65 , 000 sqft ballroom studio head : patrick burke associated architect : dp architects the hard rock hotel , a complex of guest accommodations with 360 keys , is located adjacent to the rws ballroom and convention center and various entertainment venues , creating a lively synergy of related uses . in this hotel , the tropical character of the resort\u2019s architecture combines with dramatic light features that suit the glamorous , entertainment - based hard rock brand . the rws ballroom and convention center below the hard rock adjoin the festive grand theater and share prefunction space . the 65 , 000 - sf ballroom seats 7 , 300 theater - style and 5 , 500 for banquets . its gridded ceiling with custom - designed star light fixtures , organizes the space , even when subdivided . the associated 30 , 000 - sf meeting complex has a bright and airy interior open to private terraces and gardens . the coliseum , a 1 , 014 - seat theater for concerts and events is located on universal plaza at the eastern edge of the hard rock hotel , where it provides visitors with an immediate , vivid impression of large - scale show business .\nenvironmental sustainability is a prevalent theme in the sutd campus design . the architects focused particularly on passive building design and used solar and wind studies to determine energy efficient locations , shapes , and orientations for the campus buildings . the buildings are optimized for natural ventilation , shading , and light . the heavily landscaped and green - roofed campus features low - water native species to reduce the urban heat island effect and to counteract singapore\u2019s tropical climate . the walkable campus also includes protection from rainy season\u2019s heavy downpours and louvered facade shading to shield against the harsh sun .\nin academia , chee huang has passionately served as an adjunct design tutor with the national university of singapore ( nus ) , department of architecture , for the past eight years since 2006 . chee huang spent a year of exchange in bartlett school of architecture , in university college of london from 1999 to 2000 . he completed his master of architecture at nus in 2003 . upon graduation , he received top academic honours including the sia medal , and board of architects ( boa ) medal and book prize . chee huang was the top candidate in the 2006 boa professional practice examination ."]}
{"id": 53824, "summary": [{"text": "commercial bank of africa ( cba ) is a financial services provider headquartered in nairobi , kenya , the largest economy in the east african community .", "topic": 3}, {"text": "cba is licensed by the central bank of kenya , the central bank and national banking regulator . ", "topic": 26}], "title": "commercial bank of africa", "paragraphs": ["get updates about commercial bank of africa , or share your experience with others .\nglassdoor has 7 interview reports and interview questions from people who interviewed for jobs at commercial bank of africa . interview reviews are posted anonymously by commercial bank of africa interview candidates and employees .\n\u2022 african banking corporation ltd . \u2022 jamii bora bank ltd . \u2022 commercial bank of africa ltd . \u2022 co - operative bank of kenya ltd . \u2022 credit bank ltd . \u2022 charterhouse bank ltd . \u2022 chase bank ( k ) ltd . \u2022 dubai bank kenya ltd \u2022 equatorial commercial bank ltd . \u2022 equity bank ltd . \u2022 family bank ltd . \u2022 fidelity commercial bank ltd . \u2022 fina bank ltd . \u2022 giro commercial bank ltd . \u2022 guardian bank ltd . \u2022 imperial bank ltd . \u2022 investment & mortgages bank ltd . \u2022 middle east bank ( k ) ltd . \u2022 nic bank ltd . \u2022 oriental commercial bank ltd . \u2022 paramount universal bank ltd . \u2022 prime bank ltd . \u2022 trans - national bank ltd . \u2022 victoria commercial bank ltd .\nglassdoor gives you an inside look at what it ' s like to work at commercial bank of africa , including salaries , reviews , office photos , and more . this is the commercial bank of africa company profile . all content is posted anonymously by employees working at commercial bank of africa .\ni applied online . i interviewed at commercial bank of africa ( nairobi ( kenya ) ) in january 2013 .\nthe credit rating / s has been disclosed to commercial bank of africa limited with no contestation of the rating / s .\n\u2022 consolidated bank of kenya ltd . \u2022 development bank of kenya ltd . \u2022 housing finance ltd . \u2022 kenya commercial bank ltd . \u2022 national bank of kenya ltd . \u2022 cfc stanbic bank ltd .\ni applied in - person . i interviewed at commercial bank of africa ( nairobi ( kenya ) ) in september 2014 .\n\u2022 barclays bank of kenya ltd . \u2022 cfc stanbic bank ltd . \u2022 equity bank ltd . \u2022 housing finance ltd . \u2022 kenya commercial bank ltd . \u2022 nic bank ltd . \u2022 standard chartered bank ( k ) ltd . \u2022 diamond trust bank kenya ltd \u2022 national bank of kenya \u2022 co - operative bank of kenya ltd\nkenya - based commercial bank of africa ( cba ) has unveiled its mobile - based banking service as it targets millennial entrepreneurs .\niii ) foreign owned but locally incorporated institutions \u2022 bank of africa ( k ) ltd . \u2022 uba kenya bank limited\nbank of uganda has granted commercial bank of africa ( cba ) a licence to operate thus becoming the 25th commercial bank in the country . the kenyan owned bank returns to uganda after 47 - years since it was forced to close business because of the political instability in the country at that time .\nplans and procedures for acquisition of crane bank rwanda by commercial bank of africa ( cba ) are at an advanced stage with the deal expected to be completed in coming days .\ninterview candidates at commercial bank of africa rate the interview process an overall positive experience . interview candidates say the interview experience difficulty for commercial bank of africa is average . some recently asked commercial bank of africa interview questions were ,\noutline the functions of central bank , how to check for the validity of a cheque , and personal questions regarding your former work experience .\nand\ntell us about your weakness\n. 71 % of the interview applicants applied online .\ni applied online . the process took 3 days . i interviewed at commercial bank of africa ( nairobi ( kenya ) ) in march 2015 .\ni applied online . the process took 3 days . i interviewed at commercial bank of africa ( nairobi ( kenya ) ) in january 2015 .\nglobal credit ratings co . ( gcr ) - gcr accords an a + ( ke ) rating to commercial bank of africa limited ; outlook stable\ncommercial bank of africa ltd ( cba ) is the largest privately owned bank in east africa and has been operating for over 50 years . cba was founded in tanzania and branches were set up in kenya and uganda shortly thereafter .\ni applied online . the process took 2 weeks . i interviewed at commercial bank of africa ( nairobi hill ( kenya ) ) in april 2015 .\ncontacts : bank of zambia bank ro buteko avenue p . o box 71511 ndola\ni applied in - person . the process took 4 weeks . i interviewed at commercial bank of africa ( nairobi ( kenya ) ) in march 2013 .\ncontacts : bank of zambia bank square cairo road p . o . box 30080 lusaka\nii ) foreign owned but locally incorporated institutions ( partly owned by locals ) \u2022 bank of baroda ( k ) ltd . \u2022 barclays bank of kenya ltd . \u2022 diamond trust bank kenya ltd . \u2022 k - rep bank ltd . \u2022 standard chartered bank ( k ) ltd . \u2022 ecobank ltd \u2022 gulf africa bank ( k ) ltd \u2022 first community bank\nnairobi \u2014 - the commercial bank of africa ( cba ) will as of wednesday next week adjust its interest rates on new and existing loans to a maximum of 12 . 9 per cent .\ni applied online . the process took 2 + months . i interviewed at commercial bank of africa ( dar es salaam , dar es salaam ( tanzania ) ) in september 2016 .\nthe sale of crane bank rwanda comes months after the parent firm , crane bank , was sold to dfcu bank , both based in uganda .\nthe board of directors of the african development bank has approved a us $ 90 - million financial package comprising a us $ 50 - million line of credit and us $ 40 - million trade finance line of credit to commercial bank of africa limited ( cba ) , kenya .\nkenya ' s commercial bank of africa ( cba ) has signed up more than 600 , 000 subscribers in uganda on its mobile - banking equivalent of the m - shwari less than two months after launch .\ncommercial bank of africa limited participated in the rating process via face - to - face management meetings and other written correspondence . furthermore , the quality of information received was considered adequate and has been independently verified where possible .\nget your brand out there \u2013 explore commercial and advertising opportunities with fintech futures .\nthis entry provides the annualized interest rate a country ' s central bank charges commercial , depository banks for loans to meet temporary shortages of funds .\ni ) foreign owned not locally incorporated \u2022 bank of india \u2022 citibank n . a . kenya \u2022 habib bank a . g . zurich \u2022 habib bank ltd .\nwatch , listen and click through the latest videos , podcasts and slideshows highlighting the world bank\u2019s work in sub - saharan africa .\nland bank is working to transform the agricultural sector in south africa by providing sustainable financing to emerging farmers as well as facilitating partnerships with established commercial farmers for technical support and the transfer of skills . watch the video below to find out more :\ncba began as a subsidiary of societe financiere pour les pays d\u2019outre mer ( sfom ) , a swiss - based consortium bank . other consortium members included bank of america , dresdnen bank ( now commerzbank ) , bank bruxelles lambert and banque national de paris .\nthe capitalisation challenges at crane bank uganda and consequent takeover of the management by uganda ' s central bank did not have direct effect on its rwandan subsidiary , officials from the national bank of rwanda say .\nhe explained that the central bank is not usually involved in the negotiation and sale of a bank when it is not under receivership .\nthe kenyatta family is one of the wealthiest families in africa . apart from their holdings in brookside , they own extensive land holdings across kenya , as well as controlling stakes in heritage hotels , media firm mediamax and commercial bank of africa . in 2011 , president uhuru kenyatta featured in forbes\u2019 inaugural ranking of africa\u2019s richest people with a fortune we estimated at $ 500 million but was dropped off subsequent lists because of new information regarding the complex distribution of business assets among the kenyatta family members .\nthis transaction is well aligned with afdb\u2019s ten year strategy 2013 - 2022 , as well as the bank\u2019s high 5 strategic priorities , including industrialize africa , integrate africa , feed africa and improve the quality of life for the people of africa . it will help to increase enterprise development and competitiveness through expansion of the economic base . this will be made possible by enhancing access to financial services and expanding access to social and economic infrastructure , which will thus contribute to inclusive growth .\njohannesburg , 1 july 2015\u2014global credit ratings has today assigned national scale ratings to commercial bank of africa limited of a + ( ke ) and a1 ( ke ) in the long term and short term respectively ; with the outlook accorded as stable . the rating ( s ) are valid until june / 2016 .\nakiba commercial bank was founded in 1993 , at a time when tanzania ' s banks were not meeting the financial needs of micro - and small - business owners . in 1997 , akiba received its operating license and formally launched operations . today , akiba is a full - service , commercial bank in the tanzanian capital city , dar es salaam and has branches in other cities in the country .\na number of local banks had expressed interest in crane bank rwanda , which has two branches in the country . the bank began operations in the country in 2014 .\nunification of exchange rates between the official and inter - bank markets and resolution of the multiple currency problems .\nthe bank says it has based its rate on the kenya bank reference rate ( kbrr ) in compliance with the banking amendment act signed into law last month .\nland bank is a specialist agricultural bank guided by a government mandate to provide financial services to the commercial farming sector and to agri - business and to make available new , appropriately designed financial products that would facilitate access to finance by new entrants to agriculture from historically disadvantaged backgrounds . today , the bank is a true south african development finance institution that serves all farmers equally\nmugambi adds that the launch of cba loop also sees the bank move to \u201ccba 2 . 0\u201d .\nto operate in the country , a micro - finance bank is supposed to have a minimal capital requirement of rwf1 . 5 billion , while a fully - fledged bank requires rwf5 billion .\nakiba commercial bank acb - amani place , ohio street , p . o . box 669 , dar es salaam , tanzania tel : + 255 22 2118340 / 3 fax : + 255 22 2114173 email : md @ urltoken\nthis entry provides a simple average of annualized interest rates commercial banks charge on new loans , denominated in the national currency , to their most credit - worthy customers .\nthe world bank group has established strong partnerships for knowledge and resources with other development partners , researchers , and agencies that contribute to kenya\u2019s development . these include the european union , the european investment bank , the african development bank , frances agence fran\u00e7aise de d\u00e9veloppement , united kingdom department for international development , the german development bank , the japan international cooperation agency , and china .\nthe central bank of kenya has released the report of the market perceptions survey of may 2018 . the survey is conducted every two months , prior to every monetary policy committee meeting , to obtain the expectations of banks and non - bank private sector firms on . . .\nida , the world bank\u2019s fund for the poorest , contributes nearly 50 % of its funds to 39 african countries .\nso there was a familiar ring to the announcement on january 29th that icbc would buy a 60 % share of standard bank plc , a london - based entity that trades currencies , commodities , stocks and bonds . its parent in south africa had found it hard to make the operation profitable . costs had been cut ; what was needed was revenue to justify them . a bank with icbc\u2019s bulk might be able to make a go of the business . the sale price will depend on an audit of the london division but may be around $ 750m . standard bank will use the deal\u2019s proceeds to add to its capital again and extend its reach in africa .\nmr odeke noted that businesses coming from the east africa community market and increasing natural resources discoveries in the region will be grounds for them to exploit .\na rich colour palette was incorporated of browns , bright greens and deep red , as per the bank ' s brand colours .\noutline the functions of central bank , how to check for the validity of a cheque , and personal questions regarding your former work experience . answer question\nyet the match\u2014the biggest foreign investment by a chinese firm at the time\u2014has not quite lived up to expectations . revenues that could clearly be credited to it seemed slow in coming ; then standard bank gave up looking for them . in spite of the growing chinese presence in africa , standard bank never secured the fees and bragging rights that arranging a chinese takeover of an african firm or a big infrastructure investment would have brought .\nthe central bank of kenya ( cbk ) celebrated its 50 years of existence and service to the nation of kenya in september 2016 . these celebrations entailed the cbk\u2019s involvement in a number of activities .\nshareholders may still be thankful for the tie - up , however , even if the benefits were not those that had originally been expected . much of the $ 5 . 5 billion proceeds was set aside to strengthen standard bank\u2019s capital , which proved handy when the global banking crisis struck a few months later . when standard bank subsequently decided to curb its ambitions outside africa , icbc helped its restructuring . for instance , it paid a handsome price for standard bank\u2019s business in argentina , says chris steward of investec asset management in cape town .\nreturning at time when the country has more than 20 commercial banks , mr odeke said the bank is ready to face up to the competition . \u201cwe have enough capital to take on big deals , meaning we are ready to handle corporate , small and medium enterprises , all of which need big capital , \u201d mr odeke added .\nin 1980 , bank of america bought out all of sfom\u2019s partners and restructured cba to mirror their own systems and disciplines before selling its majority shares to local investors .\nhe went on to add : \u201cthis plays in to cba\u2019s vision of being a respected and significant financial services business partner in africa . cba believes in creating lasting partnerships that enhance economic growth . \u201d\nthe bank partnered with telecom service provider mtn - rwanda to roll out a mobile telephone - linked banking product , mokash .\nasked about the development , central bank governor john rwangombwa said they were awaiting official communication on the development from the seller .\nthe bank is pitching its idea with the \u201cunbank yourself\u201d tagline \u2013 as it goes for the trendy and very popular offering of non - traditional banking .\nthe central bank of kenya staff successfully hiked mount kilimanjaro on june 4 - 11 , 2017 , to raise funds in support of st . kizito\u2019s school for the deaf , litein .\nakiba ' s vision is to be the tanzanian bank of choice in the provision of financial services to micro - , small - and medium - sized enterprises . to realize this vision , the bank\u2019s mission is to provide appropriate microfinance services in the most efficient and sustainable manner while simultaneously embracing the social and environmental interests of all its stakeholders .\nsolicitations to transfer large sums of money to your bank account : if you receive a solicitation to transfer a large amount of money from an african nation to your bank account in exchange for a payment of millions of dollars , go to the us secret service web site for information about the nigerian advance fee fraud or\n4 - 1 - 9\nfraud scheme .\nthe privately - held bank said the mokash platform had already mobilised about ush3 . 3 billion ( sh99 million ) in cheap deposits .\nmanpower development : mr . graham william keep was appointed the first and the only expatriate deputy governor of central bank of nigeria , from january 27 , 1959 to january 26 , 1962 .\nthe legal backing for monetary policy by the bank derives from the various statutes of the bank such as the cbn act of 1958 as amended in cbn decree no . 24 of 1991 , cbn decree amendments 1993 , no . 3 of 1997 , no . 4 of 1997 , no . 37 of 1998 , no . 38 of 1998 , 1999 and cbn act of 2007 . section 12 sub - sections ( 1 ) to ( 5 ) , cbn act of 2007 ( ammended ) in order to facilitate the attainment of price stability and to support the economic policy of the federal government , there shall be a committee of the bank known as the monetary policy committee ( in this act referred to as\nthe mpc\n)\nthe macroeconomic and financial management institute of eastern and southern africa ( mefmi ) is inviting proposals from firms or individual consultants to conduct an organizational structure review and workload analysis for the mefmi secretariat . the deadline for . . .\ncba ' s acquisition of crane bank rwanda could see it transition from a micro - finance facility to a fully - fledged financial institution and venture into retail banking .\npoliticians and government officials need to look beyond the traditional development banking model if they hope to make an impact on the scale needed to drag their countries out of poverty ( or at least stagnation ) . development bank architects should design development banks based on successful role models \u2013 like the china development bank \u2013 instead of proven failures .\noceans olympics peacekeeping petroleum polio pregnancy and childbirth privatization refugees religion science soccer sport stock markets sustainable development terrorism trade transport travel tuberculosis u . s . , canada and africa urban issues water wildlife women world cup\nthe central bank of kenya is responsible for formulating monetary policy to achieve and maintain price stability . the central bank also promotes financial stability ; an effective and efficient payment , clearing and settlement system ; formulates and implements foreign exchange policies ; holds and manages foreign exchange reserves ; issuing of currency ; and is the banker for , adviser to and fiscal agent of the government .\nkenya has the potential to be one of africa\u2019s success stories from its growing youthful population , a dynamic private sector , highly skilled workforce , improved infrastructure , a new constitution , and its pivotal role in east africa . addressing the challenges of poverty , inequality , governance , the skills gap between market requirements and the education curriculum , climate change , low investment and low firm productivity to achieve rapid , sustained growth rates that will transform lives of ordinary citizens , will be a major goal for kenya .\nmr . armitage is a chartered accountant with considerable experience in agricultural finance and property development . he is a director of several companies operating in kenya and east africa region including brookside dairy limited , heritage holdings ltd and green park investments ltd .\nthe world bank\u2019s work in kenya supports the government\u2019s vision 2030 development strategy , which aims to accelerate sustainable growth , reduce inequality , and manage resource scarcity .\nthe world bank group works in every major area of development . we provide a wide array of financial products and technical assistance , and we help countries share and apply innovative knowledge and solutions to the challenges they face .\nthe move runs against the fundamentals of kenya ' s growth model : kenya has been able to maintain such high rates of real gdp growth which are now almost twice the average in sub - saharan africa precisely because it relies on investment as opposed to consumption or exports ,\nhe said .\nthis entry lists a country ' s mineral , petroleum , hydropower , and other resources of commercial importance , such as rare earth elements ( rees ) . in general , products appear only if they make a significant contribution to the economy , or are likely to do so in the future .\nthe bank\u2019s plan was to raise sh8 billion over a two - year period beginning with sh5 billion as the first tranche in november 26 , 2014 and the remainder by the end of june 2015 .\nmr . kenyatta is a leading entrepreneur , businessman and director of several companies within the eastern africa region including brookside dairy ltd , heritage holdings ltd , kenya dairy board and timsales holding ltd . he is a graduate of williams college , massachusetts , in the usa holding an economics and political science degree .\ncba uganda has secured a total of $ 18 . 2 million ( shs45 . 4 billion ) inclusive of the shs25 billion minimum balance required by the central bank to set - off business . he , however , added that the bank will be able to do this through delivering a number of unique products to their customers like those ugandans living in the diaspora will be able to transact wherever they are based with convenience and at a cheaper cost .\nin 2008 , akiba and accion entered into a management agreement to deploy accion microfinance experts at the helm of the bank ' s microfinance operations . the ultimate goal of the partnership is to expand akiba beyond its current footprint of branches in dar es salaam , arusha and moshi to reach thousands of microentrepreneurs across tanzania .\naccion also capitalized akiba with a u . s . $ 2 . 5 million amounting to a 20 % stake in the bank through which accion also was eligible for two board seats through which it contributes to the governance quality at the bank . . the majority of akiba ' s shares are owned by individual tanzanians . international partners include accion , triodos , fmo , sidi and incofin .\nasset quality refers primarily to the credit quality of a bank\u2019s earning assets , the bulk of which comprises its loan portfolio , but will also include its investment portfolio as well as off balance sheet items . quality in this context means the degree to which the loans that the bank has extended are performing ( i . e . being paid back in accordance with their terms ) and the likelihood that they will continue to perform .\nthe central bank of nigeria development finance initiatives involve the formulation and implementation of various policies , innovation of appropriate products and creation of enabling environment for financial institutions to deliver services in an effective , efficient and sustainable manner . the initiatives are mainly targeted at agricultural sector , rural development and micro , small and medium enterprises .\nallafrica is a voice of , by and about africa - aggregating , producing and distributing 800 news and information items daily from over 140 african news organizations and our own reporters to an african and global public . we operate from cape town , dakar , abuja , monrovia , nairobi and washington dc .\ncba sets a new precedent as other banks that have lowered their rates have used the central bank rate ( cbr ) that is currently at 10 . 5 per cent as their benchmark .\nin an interview with the daily monitor , cba uganda\u2019s chief executive officer samuel odeke said : \u201cwe received our official license to operate from bank of uganda early this month and we are soon opening to the ugandan market . \u201d\nall this might make icbc seem more sugar daddy than strategic partner . yet the top brass at standard bank insist the deal marks a genuine deepening of ties . standard bank retains a stake so it can give its corporate customers access to the things the division trades , especially foreign exchange . but as majority owner icbc will have a strong incentive to steer some of its 4 . 6m corporate customers to its london outpost . \u201cthis will catapult us forward , \u201d says david munro , boss of standard bank\u2019s corporate and investment - banking division . london\u2019s hopes of becoming an offshore hub for trading the renminbi may explain why icbc secured an option to buy a further 20 % stake in the venture in a few years .\nstrands as a long - term partner , not simply a solutions provider , affords banks like cba , who have long been at the forefront of banking innovation in africa , the tools to offer their customers a holistic banking service , a financial education and a more than valid reason to choose them over the competition .\nthe central bank of kenya has issued the credit officer survey report for the quarter ended march 2018 . the credit survey is undertaken on a quarterly basis to monitor trends in credit standards in the kenyan banking industry . read . . .\nan asset deposited or pledged as a guarantee of the fulfilment of an undertaking or the repayment of a loan , to be forfeited in case of default .\nthis entry gives an estimate of the number of adults and children who died of aids during a given calendar year .\nkenya\u2019s largest privately owned bank , cba group , has listed its maiden medium term note in the nairobi securities exchange ( fixed income market segment ) as it seeks accelerate its pan - african growth agenda .\na summary of all the expenditure and income of a company over a set period .\nthe kenya power and lighting corporation , with support from a multi - faceted partnership with the world bank has connected 1 , 000 , 000 households in informal settlements across the country , benefiting 5 , 000 , 000 people .\n\u201cwe do not charge interest , \u201d mr awuondo said in an interview with the business daily . the minimum loan issued is ush3 , 000 ( sh90 ) capped at ush1 million ( sh29 , 900 ) , the bank said .\nwhile economic activity faltered following the 2008 global economic recession , growth resumed in the last three years reaching 5 . 8 % in 2016 placing kenya as one of the fastest growing economies in sub - saharan africa . the economic expansion has been boosted by a stable macroeconomic environment , low oil prices , rebound in tourism , strong remittance inflows and a government led infrastructure development initiative .\nnse chairman , mr . eddy njoroge reiterated these remarks by adding \u201cwe congratulate cba and look forward to the day when the bank and indeed the group will list their shares on the nairobi securities exchange . we urge firms in the banking and insurance sectors to follow the example of the bank to also use the capital markets to enable them meet their regulatory obligations . as we consolidate our financial services regulators , listed firms particularly those whose services encompass insurance , banking and other financial services should find it easier to comply\u201d .\nthis entry is the total quantity of credit , denominated in the domestic currency , provided by financial institutions to the central bank , state and local governments , public non - financial corporations , and the private sector . the national currency units have been converted to us dollars at the closing exchange rate on the date of the information .\nwith 189 member countries , staff from more 170 countries , and offices in over 130 locations , the world bank group is a unique global partnership : five institutions working for sustainable solutions that reduce poverty and build shared prosperity in developing countries .\nthis entry provides a rank ordering of industries starting with the largest by value of annual output .\nthis entry gives the number of square kilometers of land area that is artificially supplied with water .\nthis entry gives the cumulative us dollar value of all investments in the home country made directly by residents - primarily companies - of other countries as of the end of the time period indicated . direct investment excludes investment through purchase of shares .\nas a result of the over subscription , cba exercised the green shoe option of sh2 billion .\ncba\u2019s key strategic objective is to acquire , maintain and grow market share , so as to become an integrated regional financial services provider . the bank therefore , intends to extend its presence in kenya , uganda and tanzania in which it already has operations .\nthis entry gives the cumulative us dollar value of all investments in foreign countries made directly by residents - primarily companies - of the home country , as of the end of the time period indicated . direct investment excludes investment through purchase of shares .\nthe central bank of kenya governor patrick njoroge is on record acknowledging that this is too high but he did not advocate for an interest rate peg as it will bring about rigidity in the financial system and may introduce a lot of shadow banking and shylocks as people who can ' t access credit from the banks due to their low credit quality are priced out of the market ,\nhe revealed .\nthis entry gives the total length of navigable rivers , canals , and other inland bodies of water .\nnaira notes and coins are printed / minted by the nigerian security printing and minting plc ( nspm ) plc and other overseas printing / minting companies and issued by the central bank of nigeria ( cbn ) . at the currency printing works of the nspm plc , quality is meticulously controlled throughout every process of currency production . this guarantees that every note issued meets the required standard . the cbn maintains an office called mint inspectorate in the premises of the nspm plc to maintain security and quality of naira notes and coins .\nthis entry gives the total number of mobile cellular telephone subscribers , as well as the number of subscriptions per 100 inhabitants . note that because of the ubiquity of mobile phone use in developed countries , the number of subscriptions per 100 inhabitants can exceed 100 .\nthis entry provides two measures of the degree of urbanization of a population . the first , urban population , describes the percentage of the total population living in urban areas , as defined by the country . the second , rate of urbanization , describes the projected average rate of change of the size of the urban population over the given period of time . additionally , the world entry includes a list of the ten largest urban agglomerations . an urban agglomeration is defined as comprising the city or town proper and also the suburban fringe or thickly settled territory lying outside of , but adjacent to , the boundaries of the city .\nmr oyatsi is an advocate of the high court of kenya and managing partner of shapely , barret & company , advocates . he is currently a non - executive director of kenolkobil limited and chairman of metropolitan life insurance kenya ltd . he was a non - executive director of capital market authority between 1999 and 2002 and of telkom kenya ltd between 1999 and 2003 .\nnational estimates of the percentage of the population falling below the poverty line are based on surveys of sub - groups , with the results weighted by the number of people in each group . definitions of poverty vary considerably among nations . for example , rich nations generally employ more generous standards of poverty than poor nations .\nthis entry measures the capacity of plants that generate electricity through radioactive decay of nuclear fuel , expressed as a share of the country ' s total generating capacity .\n\u201clast year we embarked on a journey to this growth milestone with the launch of the medium term note program in december 2014 . i am happy to report the first tranche of the medium term note program was very successful . this is an affirmation of the soundness of our strategy by the investment community and is a step in the right direction for the bank . this capital injection is crucial to our regional expansion plans , \u201d said cba group md isaac awuondo during the bell ringing ceremony .\nmr . shah is a fellow of the association of chartered and certified accountants ( fcca ) , member of the institute of certified public accountants of kenya ( cpa k ) and the institute of certified public secretaries of kenya ( icps k ) . mr . shah is a former partner of price waterhouse , and served in various senior executive capacities within the region and in the uk . he has in - depth professional experience and knowledge of family business management , strategic planning and mergers & acquisitions gained over a period of over 39 years .\nputting together big cross - border deals is not the be - all and end - all of the alliance . mr munro says standard bank\u2019s transactions business , which encompasses payments , cash management and trade finance , has benefited greatly from the tie - up with icbc . it is a humdrum business but one which grows reliably in tandem with gdp and makes sparing use of the bank\u2019s precious capital . even those who scoff at the slow progress made by the two banking allies do not question the rationale behind the partnership . \u201cicbc was the right idea ; it just disappointed , \u201d says a rival banker . \u201cmaybe it will take 25 years to get it right . \u201d\neconomies of scale are the cost advantages of an increase in output if the fixed costs of doing so , such as those for plant and equipment , remain the same . the marginal cost , or the cost of the last unit of production , falls as output is raised .\nthis entry gives the total length of the road network and includes the length of the paved and unpaved portions .\nthis intervention will contribute to cba\u2019s efforts to broaden access to its services , thereby reducing financing constraints faced by smes and local corporates in kenya whilst also reducing africa\u2019s trade financing gap . the package will promote private sector development as well as support broad - based economic growth . it will also contribute to cba\u2019s endeavors to complement the efforts of various partners such as the government of kenya\u2019s long term development strategic agenda and vision 2030 , which seeks to revitalize the economy by developing infrastructure and improving access to affordable credit for smes that support the economic transformation of kenya\u2019s economy to make it more resilient and diversified .\nin general , information available as of january in a given year is used in the preparation of the printed edition .\nthis entry provides an ordered listing of ethnic groups starting with the largest and normally includes the percent of total population .\nthis entry gives the number of deaths of infants under one year old in a given year per 1 , 000 live births in the same year . this rate is often used as an indicator of the level of health in a country .\nthis entry provides a listing of the highest - valued exported products ; it sometimes includes the percent of total dollar value .\nthis entry provides a listing of the highest - 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", "topic": 29}], "title": "can - ar coach service", "paragraphs": ["the can - ar coach schedule that includes moore falls lists agents where you can purchase tickets .\ni am unable to find this information on the can - ar coach website .\ncan - ar coach service confident with two new mci\u00ae j4500 models , mcicoach . com , retrieved 2009 - 10 - 23\ncan - ar coach through trip - on offers single and multi - day tours . check urltoken\n1983 : cy tokmakjian becomes the owner and president of can - ar coach service , a charter specialist which operates 40 luxury tour coaches .\ncan - ar coach service is a division of tokmakjian inc . , a wholly owned subsidiary of the tokmakjian group of companies . can - ar coach service operates over 50 luxury tour coaches of 11 , 32 , 47 , 49 and 55 / 56 passenger capacity as a charter specialist .\nin another segment of its transportation business , can - ar coach service operates a fleet of 22 specialized mobility plus buses , which are owned by a regional municipality .\ncan - ar coach service 1615 , 1616 , 1618 and 1619 are 1999 prevost lemirage xl - 40 buses . they were bought used from go transit in 2010 .\nfor over 35 years can - ar provides motor coach and bus transportation for group travel in gta , niagar . . .\nbut it gets better . can ar coach has taken the safety standards and pushed it way high . they happen to be a leading coach services when it comes to the safety standards . from the maintenance of the coach to the assurance of a good driver , they leave no stone unturned . thus by opting for can ar coach for your niagara falls tour there is no way you can go wrong . can ar is one coach service that has been operating since over 35 years now and has a fleet of over 40 luxury tour coaches .\nthe roster is based on personal sightings and can - ar coach ' s official website . not all coaches operated may be accounted for .\nis one of the few who are very popular and for so long . the fact of the matter is that can - ar coach has been operating the coach service in north america since over 35 years now and that too with a fleet of\nfor the past 25 years , can - ar coach service has and continues to operate two daily scheduled bus routes between haliburton and toronto via lindsay , as well as between port elgin and toronto via toronto pearson international airport .\nit ' s confirmed that jacco tours ( ex . wingo travel people ) charters the brand new j4500 operated by can - ar coach lines ! not bad eh ?\ni ' m planning to take a can - ar coach bus from toronto to moore falls , ontario . according to rome2rio , this costs around 55 ca $ .\nas a charter transportation specialist , can - ar is one of the few companies in the bus industry that can achieve this range and scale of service throughout ontario . can - ar\u2019s exceptional transportation service is unrivalled in the province , is large enough to offer back - up buses and drivers , and is committed to not only meeting , but also exceeding customer expectations .\ni saw ex can - ar 8842 parked at the ajax plaza all day today it is now owned by dkm coach lines out of toronto and is now numbered 955 .\nerror : the record you requested ( can - ar coach service ) exists in the database , but access to it has been restricted from this area . this record may be incomplete or waiting to be updated , the program or service may no longer be offered , or the type of service may have changed making it no longer appropriate for the record to be listed here .\nfor over 40 years can - ar provides motor coach and bus transportation for group travel and local transit in toronto , niagara falls , peterborough , haliburton and throughout southern ontario canada .\nthe best way to get to casino is via the most safest mode of transport in canada and that is by coach . it also pays to select the safest coach service , can - ar coach who always go out of their way to raise the safety standard . with over 35 years of experience and a fleet of 40 luxury busses and regular bus tours from toronto to casino rama , you cannot go wrong .\ncan - ar puts safety first , providing convenient & comfortable charter services that are as safe as they are reliable .\nex - grey coach lines 2215 , 2217 - 2219 ; bought in 1985 .\nfor long distance coach bus travel it ' s usual to book in advance .\ncan - ar coach services operates out of its modern 65 , 000 square - foot facility located at 221 caldari road in concord , ontario , and employs over 170 full - and part - time professionals .\ni can ' t find any details about if you can pay the driver , however if you can then it is likely that it would be cash only .\n1618 used on line - haul service from toronto to haliburton and port elgin .\n1970 : s . n . diesel service is founded . over the last 40 years it has grown into one of the largest diesel service operations in canada .\ncan - ar has served the group travel market in the toronto area for over 30 years . can - ar operates 40 luxury tour coaches of 32 , 47 and 55 passenger capacity as a charter specialist . bus tours / bus charters / bus rentals , casino trips . call us today for to book your bus / coach rental / charter .\noverflow yards are located at metro canada logistics on creditstone road ( north end mainly can - ar coaches , south end mainly yrt buses ) .\ncan - ar\u2019s wholesale tour and receptive operator service runs up to 100 charter movements every day for groups from the pacific rim ( primarily japan ) , german - speaking europe and the united kingdom . providing airport transfers , local and regional sightseeing and multiple - day touring services , can - ar ensures each tour group sees our treasured canadian landscape in a safe and enjoyable way .\ncan - ar ' s haliburton service has resumed using the oshawa bus terminal as a stop during the weekday trips heading northbound . weekend buses and all southbound trips continue to use centre street just south of bond ( outside wilson ' s furniture )\nit has been established that motor coach travel is the safest modes of transportation in canada , it is also a fact that can - ar has taken the safety standards a notch upwards . they are proud to be leading in the safety standards . from the assurance of the driver to the maintenance of the coach they leave no stone unturned . it is little surprise that\nin fact opting for the motor coach travel is also choosing the safest mode of transport . this is because of the fact that motor coach transport has been established as the safest mode of transport in canada .\nthis website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks . the service requires full cookie support in order to view the website . please enable cookies on your browser and try again .\nthis website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks . the service requires full javascript support in order to view the website . please enable javascript on your browser and try again .\n1606 , 1607 & 1609 used on line - haul service from toronto to haliburton and port elgin .\nall bluebird buses in fleet are contracted to palace place / palace pier shuttle service to dt toronto .\n1618 was repainted white , equipped with a bike rack and lettered for can - ar . it along with 1606 , 1607 and 1609 used on line - haul service from toronto to haliburton and port elgin ( replaced by ex - go d4500 ' s a few years later ) .\ncharter bus driver needed . * . must have at least 2 years of experience driving highway coach . . . .\ncan - ar also provides daily scheduled bus routes between haliburton and toronto through peterborough and lindsay , as well as between kincardine and toronto via pearson international airport for the past 20 years .\nthat looks like it , i thought it was ex can - ar due to the 3 swipes on the side and the fleet number . it ' s funny it has two fleet numbers\nas of march 1 , 2017 , daily service from port elgin to toronto will have a new morning departure time .\npackage tours can - ar coach through trip - on now offers a range of single and multi - day tours single day package tours our single - day tours provide you with a quick getaway . choose from one of our many single day trip experiences . shopping sightseeing entertainment something for everyone more info mul . . .\n1971 : cy tokmakjian forms tokmakjian group , which contains operating companies that service the bus , truck and industrial equipment industries .\nthe coach maintenance facility is located on 221 caldari road , concord ( vaughan on ) . this facility is 25 minute drive away from pearson airport . it operates 24 hours per day . this garage is responsible for cleaning and repairing coaches , and for cleaning and repair of the york region bus fleet assigned to the can - ar / tokmajian division .\nscarborough centre bus terminal , also known as scarborough town centre bus terminal or scarborough bus terminal , is an intercity bus terminal in scarborough city centre in the scarborough district of toronto , canada , located adjacent to its namesake rapid transit station on line 3 scarborough of the toronto subway . it is served by go transit buses , greyhound , coach canada , megabus , can - ar , and other private coach services . the terminal is adjacent to the scarborough town centre and scarborough civic centre .\nfor over 30 years , can - ar has served the group travel market in the greater toronto area , and has contributed to the start - up of two major tour operations in the educational and inbound receptive markets .\nexcellent wages and driver referral program $ ' s . providing excellent customer service and a safe and comfortable ride for passengers . . . .\nnote : 1 . timetables are subject to change without prior notice . 2 . arrivals , departures , connections or type of vehicle is not guaranteed . 3 . can - ar assumes no responsibility for lost or damaged personal effects .\nttc mech , what sort of mileage do the can - ar buses come in with ? i would think the manufacturers would install 7 digit odometers as i am sure these buses hit 1 , 000 , 000km at some point .\ni can ' t really say much , but i used to be a mechanic for can - ar ( and yrt ) from 2001 to 2003 . and overall the reliability of the e model was much worse than the 102a \\ c \\ d models . i even had a look at other operator ' s j models once in a while when they came in for service . the j model uses a lot of d model chassis parts , so inherits a lot of the 102d ' s reliability strongpoints .\naz drivers could also work for our sister company wark milk transport . professional , friendly , customer service oriented people required for full and part time . . .\nyou can also download the schedule with a single click to have a look at it when you need it .\ngo transit ordered 24 mci d4500 in 2002 . they are identical to the 2001 d4500 coaches . all of them received mechanical overhaul and new livery sometime in the late 2008 . all of them retired in the summer of 2012 . some were acquired by can - ar , peel regional police , royal charter service and safeguard america ( please see the list below for more information ) . the fate of other vehicles in this series remains a mystery .\none bus , the hamilton express , serves this terminal throughout the day , while other routes are connected to the rail corridors , with no bus service during the weekday peak hours , when the trains are in operation . due to height restrictions within the terminal preventing the use of double - decker vehicles , all buses plying these routes are single - decker coach buses .\nwe are currently in search of a delivery driver that will help service our customers . avron drivers start at 6am with guarantee of an 8 hour paid shift ( even . . .\nyour trust is our top concern , so businesses can ' t pay to alter or remove their reviews . learn more .\ndedicated truck for each driver . while we maintain a low profile , we are a world - class trucking company known for providing best - in - class service to customers . . .\nbut that is not all . if you are up for an adventure you can embark on a tight rope walk across the falls .\ntoday he is one of canada\u2019s most successful transportation entrepreneurs with a hands - on approach , owning several companies under the tokmakjian umbrella that service the bus , truck and industrial equipment industries across domestic and international markets .\nby clicking\npost your answer\n, you acknowledge that you have read our updated terms of service , privacy policy and cookie policy , and that your continued use of the website is subject to these policies .\nin addition to this it is also a place where you can catch the thrill of your life in the numerous sporting activities and adventures there .\nhowever there are a few people who would rather have their own vehicle to travel to different places . however at the end of the day driving long distances is stressful and tiring and means constantly checking the map . if on a coach one can enjoy as a whole family and at the same time enjoy every luxury and convenience if not more . not to mention you may even make a new friend .\ncan - ar has maintained the public transit fleet for the city of vaughan since 1985 and continued to maintain the public transit fleet after the amalgamation of the york region transit ( yrt ) . in february 2010 , the contract to operate yrt ' s southwest division was awarded to veolia transportation . veolia took over operations on august 1 , 2010 and operate out of their own facility .\nif you ' re still having trouble , check out google ' s support page . you can also search near a city , place , or address instead .\nif you ' re still having trouble , check out opera ' s support page . you can also search near a city , place , or address instead .\nif you ' re still having trouble , check out safari ' s support page . you can also search near a city , place , or address instead .\nif you ' re still having trouble , check out firefox ' s support page . you can also search near a city , place , or address instead .\nthe union station bus terminal is part of go transit ' s facilities at union station in downtown toronto , which is the hub for go transit ' s commuter rail service . the bus terminal opened in 2003 to replace the on - street facility in front of the railway station , relieving the traffic congestion on front street , and to accommodate go buses moved from the toronto coach terminal . facilities available are : ticket counter / machines , newsstand / snack bar , public washrooms and a heated waiting area .\ni don ' t have the exact date when the blue birds entered service but i did took a photo in 2014 . they have at least 3 . the fleet numbers are 4101 - 4103 . 4101 is the only blue bird that comes with a white background .\nby creating a job alert or receiving recommended jobs , you agree to our terms . you can change your consent settings at any time by unsubscribing or as detailed in our terms .\nskylon tower : this an alternate method of viewing the falls . once you have actually visited the falls itself up close you can pay a visit to this tower that dominates the ontario skyline . the 775 foot high tower has a breath - taking view of the niagara falls . besides the observation deck , there is also a revolving restaurant from which you can enjoy a bird\u2019s eye view of the illuminations at night .\ninformation durham is committed to provide a database that is accurate , current and comprehensive . however , we are unable to assume any liability resulting from errors or omissions . inclusion or omission of a program or service is not a comment on its quality . please contact information durham to report concerns or to make suggestions .\nyou can add location information to your tweets , such as your city or precise location , from the web and via third - party applications . you always have the option to delete your tweet location history . learn more\ni had a terrible experience . i got the last seat on the bus . 15 people stood in the center isle because there were no seats left . they had to stand for 3 hrs . this can ' t be legal .\nthis site uses cookies to deliver our services and to show you relevant ads and job listings . by using our site , you acknowledge that you have read and understand our cookie policy , privacy policy , and our terms of service . your use of stack overflow\u2019s products and services , including the stack overflow network , is subject to these policies and terms .\nthat can take you there . the casino itself consists of the state of the art slot machines and that too 2500 of them . there is no shortage of gaming tables either with their being 110 of them . there are 12 table poker room as well .\nthere are several places to visit as can be seen from the incomplete list above . niagara falls by far is the most popular destination in canada and in fact happens to be amongst the top most destinations of the world . there is something for every one here . from being the top honey moon place , to having adventure and a thrill or to simply sit back and relax , you can do it all at niagara falls . but that is not all there are many other place around canada worth visiting as well .\nthe bruce trail is a hiking trail where you can been up close and personal with the nature\u2019s splendor . this hiking trail is an excellent way to admire the changing foliage . it passes through southern and central ontario and is the perfect location to observe mother nature at its best .\noops ! we don ' t recognize the web browser you ' re currently using . try checking the browser ' s help menu , or searching the web for instructions to turn on html5 geolocation for your browser . you can also search near a city , place , or address instead .\nwhile the success of this transportation magnate can be attributed to several factors , cy pays homage to the relationship he has with his staff . \u201cwhen people are happy , they accomplish a lot . if you go down to my facilities you will see how everybody cares about the company , \u201d he says .\ni understand that your company will be providing transit service to the town of fort erie starting in 2012 . i have property and a shop that you may be interested in leasing for the duration of the contract . i am interested in leasing the property and shop which has the proper zoning and happens to be on the very bus route that you will be running on . please contact me directly at ( 905 ) 894 - 1979 . thank you , richard l berry\noutdoor activities : to start with the niagara falls itself is a magnificent sight that can hardly be described with words . you can get up close too by taking a boat ride all the way under it . the entire place is very scenic hence hiking is very popular too . there is a path along the river that will be quite the adventure besides providing even more magnificent views . there is also more to explore further in niagara on the lake and queenston heights and many trails in the several parks close by . if you are looking short hike then you have that at niagara glenn , which too is a lovely walking trial .\nthey were complicated , expensive , prone to overheating and warping the rotors , and worst of all heavy ! ! ! ! ! ! i can ' t recall how many times i almost threw out my back removing calipers and rotors . i ' m glad mci came to its senses and went dack to drum brakes .\nfalls is a very colorful season in the northern hemisphere . the nature servers up some fantastic colors with the plants and the trees for you to admire . the entire of ontario is converted in this colorful place and it is all natural . these are all seasonal colors and can be admired the best at the following locations in ontario .\nanimals : niagara is a true nature\u2019s wonder . this extends to the animal kingdom as well . the butterfly conservatory is located near the botanical garden houses thousands of butterflies . the blue morpho butterfly is one of the more popular ones there . besides which you can enjoy the company of many different species of birds in the bird kingdom located downtown .\nsports and casinos have always been historically linked , but not usually in the way it been done over here . i have visited several casinos over the years and there is usually always a place where you can lay you bets on big sporting events . besides that you are also likely to find a buzzing sports bar ; and that is usually where the noise is . casino rama is also no exception to the rule ( sports and casino ) , and sports is big here as well . however at casino rama you can get to see live boxing events . one of the boxing event hosted here was the rumble at rama event . besides which the casino has hosted mma ( martial arts ) events .\nmarine world : if you need something to keep the kids who are beat from hiking to and from the falls or simply looking for a good show , the marine world can provide just that . this place happens to be home to the largest killer whale habitat in the world . the most popular shows are the dolphin and the sea lion shows though .\njasper can be accessed from alberta which is a small town in the canadian rockies , close to the british columbia border . jasper national park is one of canada\u2019s largest and oldest national parks . the views here are breath - taking where ever you go . the jasper sky tram is a good way to obtain a spectacular view of the town and the surrounding landscape .\nit is a good idea to select a package with overnight stay at all the right places so that you can explore the area in more detail and have a more satisfied trip . the city of toronto itself is considered to a shopper\u2019s paradise . hence at the end of the day if you have your list of top places to visit and are have the chosen the best means of transport you will be one happy and satisfied person .\nniagara falls view casino : niagara is now home to a casino as well . this becomes very popular place once the sun goes down . it is a place with 150 table games and thousands of slot machines . but that is not all the casino also has a massive shopping area where you can shop yourself mad . the avalon ballroom hosts many concerts and performances throughout the year and will keep you entertained . besides which it also has a golf course and spa for those who are interested .\nthe prince edward county is located at two hour drive from toronto . it is a far cry form the smoke filled streets of toronto however . it showcases a beautiful backdrop of fall jewel colors . this place is also known for its burgeoning wineries and a thriving gastronomic scene . but that is not all . this place has many great places to stay as well and it is surely worth a stop over here . you can witness the fascinating process of making maple syrup on your visit to the several sugar shacks here .\nniagara park botanical gardens & butterfly conservatory : this is a nice place to enjoy the nature away from the buzz that the falls . just so that you know the main besides the buzz of the several visitors , the main buzz is that of the falls itself . the sound generated by the falls can be thunderous . the garden features many thousands of species of plants and is also home to many thousands of butterflies in the conservatory . you also have the opportunity to visit the garden in style on a horse and carriage .\nthe community gallery has been designed with the idea for the visitors to have a learning opportunity regarding all aspects of the community at niagara falls . this includes items like the culture , geology , industry , social life . it also includes matter on the subject of the dare devils who had attempted to conquer the falls . there are also geology interactive section . this section has rocks extracted from several parts of the falls that will illuminate at the touch of a button . there is also a bridge building interactive section where you can build bridge across the falls .\nthe agawa canyon was created a long time ago ( 1 . 2 billion years ago ) as the canadian shield faulted . it is a fairly shallow canyon and it encompasses the great lakes \u2013 st . lawrence forest region and the boreal forest . happens to be the largest forest region in canada . this display of awesome colors can be views perfectly from the agawa canyon trail tour on the algoma central railway . as it so happens the canyon wildlife park is only accessible by railway or by hiking and offers sweeping panoramas of brightly colored leaves and waterfalls as well as wildlife sightings .\nbook your trip 1 . 800 . 387 . 7097 \u2022 toronto 905 . 738 . 2290\nfirst , try refreshing the page and clicking current location again . make sure you click allow or grant permissions if your browser asks for your location . if your browser doesn ' t ask you , try these steps :\nat the top of your chrome window , near the web address , click the green lock labeled secure .\nin the window that pops up , make sure location is set to ask or allow .\nyou ' re good to go ! reload this yelp page and try your search again .\nat the top of your opera window , near the web address , you should see a gray location pin . click it .\nclick safari in the menu bar at the top of the screen , then preferences .\nunder website use of location services , click prompt for each website once each day or prompt for each website one time only .\nmacos may now prompt you to enable location services . if it does , follow its instructions to enable location services for safari .\nclose the privacy menu and refresh the page . try using current location search again . if it works , great ! if not , read on for more instructions .\nback in the privacy dialog , click manage website data . . . and type urltoken into the search bar .\nyou ' re good to go ! close the settings tab , reload this yelp page , and try your search again .\nat the top of your firefox window , to the left of the web address , you should see a green lock . click it .\nin the window that pops up , you should see blocked or blocked temporarily next to access your location . click the x next to this line .\nyou ' re good to go ! refresh this yelp page and try your search again .\nclick the gear in the upper - 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it all , from the obvious a casino ( that too a large casino ) , to hosting big name concerts , to sporting events as well as being a good luxury accommodation , not to mention the delicious dining options . it is simply the ultimate entertainment destination to sum it up in one word .\nthe casino at casino rama is truly one of a kind . there are several\nthe casino is also a great place to dine , after all you do have approximately 10 restaurants to choose from . some of the restaurant are st . german\u2019s steakhouse , legends , couchiching curt buffet , dream cather sports bar willow , the noodle bar , firestarter lounge , the weirs , and cedar .\nthe casino that is operated by wyomissing , pennsylvania based penn nation gaming of usa ; however it is owned by the chippewas of rama first nation . it also has approximately 250 room hotel which is high on luxury level .\nthe casino is also big when it comes to entertaining with a 5000 seat capacity entertainment center ; it is massive considering it is a casino . the icing on the cake is that this one entertainment center that hosts some big music bands and artists on a regular basis . some of the big names that have been here are deep purple , air supply , men at work , whitesnake . to name a more recent event , tony bennett brought his jazz classic to the casino to entertain everyone just last month . all it takes is to hop on a\nhi i am lopez nora . i am a freelance writer and i write topics on various topics like science , entertainment , real estate and travel tips . follow me on twitter , on google + lopez , on stumbleupon and / or become a friend on facebook\nthe niagara falls museum is located in the old stamford town hall which was built way back in 1874 . this place quite a history . it was given to the lundy\u2019s lane historical society in 1971 and became to be known as the lundy\u2019s lane historical museum . however in 2010 the operations was taken over by the city of niagara itself and hence it is now known as the niagara falls history museum . this museum has a vast collection of the history of niagara falls . the museum itself is a very interesting place for people of all ages . it in fact shows the unique past of the niagara city .\n$ 12 million renovation and expansion it was reopened in july 2012 . the renovations has been done quite nicely ; the museum now has three remarkable galleries that give you the story of niagara falls in a way that will awe you .\nthe gallery is home to one of the best collections of 1812 . its primary focus is on the battle of lundy\u2019s lane . at this gallery the environment is set to the war ambiance aided with audio and visuals . there are also several activities for all like trying on the military coatee , handling a musket and feeling the weight of a cannon ball . there are many artefacts and the collections includes several items from those time as well . for example there are uniforms , equipment , weapons , relics , archival records and buttons that all date back to the battle of lundy\u2019s lane and the 1812 war .\nthere is also one section in the museum that has temporary galleries lasting for a short period of time . there are about 3 \u2013 4 exhibitions of this kind in a year . the exhibitions held here in the past are\nthe history museum is closed on monday ; just in case you were planning a trip on this day . however it is open on the other days of the week from 10 am to 5 pm in general except for thursday when it is open till 9m .\nhi i am lopez nora . i am a freelance writer and i write topics on various topics like science , entertainment , real estate and travel tips . follow me on twitter , on google + lopez , on stumbleupon and / or become a friend on facebook .\ncanada is country where the natural beauty is evident all places ; from the mountains and glaciers to all the lakes and forests in secluded places . however don\u2019t be mistaken the cities of canada are also cosmopolitan . they are completely safe , multicultural and friendly and often debated as being one of the most liveable country . canada has many natural wonders like the\n, the canadian rocky mountain parks , etc besides which there are several other popular destinations as well like vancouver , toronto , etc . a more detailed list of the top few place is mentioned here .\nis one of the most popular destinations in the world . it is a very big natural falls though it is not the largest it does come close to being the largest ( second largest ) . major part of the niagara falls that is located both in canada and usa is in the canadian territory . scores of people come to visit the niagara falls every year and throughout the year .\nchurchill has been nicknamed the polar bear capital of the world and is also famous for the beluga whales , besides being a birder\u2019s paradise and one of the best places to experience the northern lights . this is surely a must visit place with many attractions to see and most of them being quite unique , exclusive or rare .\nthe capital city of canada , ottawa has a lot to offer from great casinos to theatre and art . there are also several museums that are worth a visit .\nlake louise in alberta , canada has one of the most wonderful landscapes which are definitely worth a visit .\nthe festival of the calgary stampede in calgary includes loads of exhibits , fireworks , activities and free concerts . it is one of the biggest festivals in canada and is visited by millions of people .\ninterested in the gold rush ? you would need a time machine for that ; however dawson city is where the gold rush took place in the late 1800s . but there is more to dawson city then that , is one of the best places to enjoy the natural beauty all year round .\none of the best places for hiking , whale watching , seal and sea lion observing and even birding . considering its proximity to the city and the peaceful environment this is another must visit destinations for canada .\nthis short list is by no means the complete or comprehensive list of place to visit or things to do in canada . several other wonders have been left out like the like the wonderful places to visit during falls and how canada\u2019s cities and natural wonders are different from those in usa . the short list here is simply meant to showcase few of the many possible destinations and let you do some exploring depending on your tastes and the time of the year you want to visit .\nthus there are plenty of tour operators operating in canada however their services tend to be quite rigid . neither do all the other tour operators have the correct package ; in spite of this , they are also quite expensive . when it comes to making plans it is best to first make a list of places that you would like to visit in the order of priority and obtain the information about each one of them .\nniagara is one of the few destination in the world that attracts people of all ages . besides the obvious attraction being the wonderful niagara waterfalls , niagara has a lot to offer and hence this place records a great number of visitors all throughout the year . as it happens , the niagara falls is located in both canada and usa . the canadian part of the niagara falls is a big bigger than the one in usa . here is a short list of the many amazing activities on offer around niagara :\nvineyards : the vineyards here are also very popular and there are many of them . there are several vineyards in the vicinity and many of them also have bed and breakfast facilities . you even have the option of taking the wine tour that start downtown and includes visiting several wineries in the area . you will also have the opportunity to sample a few wines at these wineries . if you are lucky enough to visit during the months of either september , january or june you will be able to witness the wine festival on at the time where you will be served all kinds of wines like ice wine , new vintage , etc . it is a complete wine and dine experience , the best of its kind .\nentertainment : there is a special festival of lights in winter at niagara called the winter festival of lights . this includes fireworks and display of millions of lights . besides this there is also a casino close by which has a lot to offer . the sky wheel located close to the falls offers a good view of the falls too .\nthe scenic road along fort erie ( near the peace bridge ) crosses the niagara peninsula , and goes past the niagara falls upper rapids and horse shoe falls . it wraps around the whirlpool rapids . further up the road curves and swerves with a colorful display of plant at every turn and curve . more and larger spectrum of autumn colors await you along this picturesque road . this has to be one of the greatest road trips which ends on the niagara - on - the - lake , one of the canada\u2019s largest wine producers . it is little wonder that this is called one of the most scenic routes in southern ontario .\nthere are not many people who are not aware of the awesomeness of the niagara falls . niagara is one of the natural wonders that spans over two countries , canada and usa . it is actually three waterfalls across this international border between ontario in canada and new york in usa . the three waterfalls are :\nhorseshoe falls : this waterfall is mainly located on the canadian side and is also the largest of the three waterfalls .\nthe american falls : the american falls is entirely located in usa and is separated by an island , the goat island . this is the second biggest of the three water falls .\nthe bridal veil falls : this is the smallest of the three and is also located entirely on usa side of the border . it is separated from the other falls by the luna island .\nniagara falls in canada is also called the canadian falls although it is officially called the horseshoe falls . the major section of the niagara river flows over horseshoe falls , as compared to the other two niagara falls . after all this is the largest of the three .\nthe niagara falls is the result of the water that flows from the niagara river . however there are four great lakes that supply water to the niagara river and they are :\nniagara is massive in terms of water flow and volume however it is not the largest waterfall in the word . victoria falls in south africa is the largest waterfalls in the world and niagara falls comes in a close second . here are few more facts to get a better idea of what to expect when you visit :\nthe approximate flow rate of the water fall is 168 , 000 cubic metres .\ntourists have spotted the beauty of this location since the early 1800s and began to come in many number to catch a glimpse of the stunning scenery and beauty . there are many things to do at niagara and that list continues to grow since many other attractions have come up lately . although the main attraction at niagara is the falls itself but due to the sheer amount of people that come to visit the falls each year there are now many other attractions here too . some of them are listed below :\nmaid of the mist : this is a boat ride , one that you are likely to remember for a while . small coal powered steam boats ferry people to and from the base of the falls . these boats get very close to the falls itself and you are bound to get quite wet . it is highly advisable to use the rain gear provided and is best ways to experience the niagara falls .\ninniskillin winery : for those who enjoy fine wine , inniskillin is just the place to go down and do some wine tasting . it is best known for its icewine that is made from grapes that are frozen on the vine over the winter to intensify the flavour .\nbesides all these attractions , niagara has been one of the most desired places for the honey moon occasion . this has been historically the most popular place for a honey moon and still continues to be one .\nprivacy & cookies : this site uses cookies . by continuing to use 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test , face to face interview etc .\ntamil nadu civil supplies corporation lifts essential commodities from food corporation of india and stores them in 226 operational godowns located all over the state . from the tamil nadu civil supplies corporation operational godowns , stocks are moved by lead cooperative societies / self lifting societies and delivered at the doorsteps of fair price shops . similarly , sugar is moved by tamil nadu civil supplies corporation from the respective cooperative / private sugar mills and distributed through its operational godowns . tamil nadu civil supplies corporation also procures various other essential commodities for special public distribution system directly from the market through tenders and also through designated government of india agencies . tamil nadu civil supplies corporation and cooperatives lift kerosene from wholesale dealers of the oil companies\na fire broke out at a tamil nadu civil supplies corporation warehouse at kappalur here on thursday evening , but no one was injured .\ncase index title , chairman cum managing director tamil nadu civil supplies corporation , district collector and district magistrate thiruvallur district . . . .\nthe madurai bench of the madras high court on monday gave an interim injunction restraining the tamil nadu civil supplies corporation from procuring masoor dal .\ntamil nadu civil supplies corporation ( tncsc ) 12 , , sivagangai district agriculture department recruit , , tamilnadu government jobs loading . . . .\nthe tamil nadu civil supplies corporation ( tamil : , ( cuddalore district ) , tirupathur ( vellore district ) and pattukkottai ( thanjavur district ) ] . . . .\n, thiruvallur district tamil nadu , salem district , tamil nadu to the civil supplies department , mettur , salem district sub : delay in issuing ration card . . .\ntamil nadu state transport corporation limited ( tnstc ) ( tamil : \u0ba4\u0bae\u0bbf\u0bb4\u0bcd\u0ba8\u0bbe\u0b9f\u0bc1 \u0b85\u0bb0\u0b9a\u0bc1\u0baa\u0bcd \u0baa\u0bcb\u0b95\u0bcd\u0b95\u0bc1\u0bb5\u0bb0\u0ba4\u0bcd\u0ba4\u0bc1 \u0b95\u0bb4\u0b95\u0bae\u0bcd ) is . . . .\nthere are 11 directors in the board of the corporation including chairman . hon\u2019ble minister for food and civil supplies is the chairman of the board of director of tamil nadu civil supplies corporation . the managing director looks after the day to day administration of the corporation . more . . . .\nvao vacancy in thiruvallur dist , tamilnadu employment offices district wise list , tamil nadu civil supplies corporation ( tncsc ) , chennai has invites online . . . .\ncan apply for shift engineer position in tamil nadu civil supplies corporation . all candidates should have a degree or post - graduation in the required field based on the requirement mentioned . the jobs are available in full time basis . when it comes to the tamil nadu civil supplies corporation recruitment , candidates are mostly chosen for the department of\nthe madurai bench of the madras high court on wednesday refused to vacate an interim injunction that restrained the tamil nadu civil supplies corporation ( tncsc ) from procuring masoor dal .\nall 1 , 400 ration shops in the district to get hand , the tamil nadu civil supplies corporation , in districts such as krishangiri and thiruvallur , . . . .\nthe tamil nadu government recently notified guidelines for ration supplies under the national food security act ( nfsa ) .\ntamil nadu water supply and drainage board , civil supplies : 27662417 27664016 : commercial tax : , district environmental engineer ( trt , . . . .\ntamilnadu civil supplies corporation ltd , natural gas modern rice mill , thiruvarur - veethi brings photos from thiruvarur . . .\ncivil supplies and consumer protection , , district supply and consumer protection officer , fort st george , chennai 600 009 , tamil nadu , india . . .\nstate govt jobs , chennai , tamil nadu civil supplies corporation ( tncsc ) company secretary recruitment - 2016 , notification no : ae1 / 68666 / 2016 , admission ; govt news ; . . .\n2 disruption due to the unforeseen exigencies a buffer stock of foodgrains require for 45 days is maintained in the centr the tamil nadu civil supplies . . . .\nsupply of pulses and palmolein to fair price shops is not expected to resume until end of march as the state government has yet to purchase these commodities , according to tamil nadu civil supplies corporation officials .\nthe tamil nadu civil supplies corporation under the universal public distribution system supplies ration to 1 , 97 , 82 , 593 families . rice is supplied free of cost since june 1 , 2011 while sugar , kerosene and wheat are provided at subsidised rates .\n. to learn more about the current jobs and other details , it is better to go through official site of tamil nadu civil supplies corporation and freshersworld . find the latest jobs near you and near your home . so , that you don\u2019t need to relocate . the freshersworld is a leading employment portal that researches the official site of tamil nadu civil supplies corporation and provides all the details about the current vacancies , the application process , selection process , interview test details , important dates and other information . search and apply for the top job positions in tamil nadu civil supplies corporation and near your city and get a secured career .\ntamil nadu state transport corporation , buses from all district headquarters to chennai , up in gummidipoondi in thiruvallur district . . . .\nhowever , the co - operation , food and consumer protection department on march 6 last passed a government order enabling the tamil nadu civil supplies corporation to procure masoor dal to supply it to the fair price shops , the petitioner said .\nthe tamil nadu civil supplies corporation ltd . made a beginning in the field of local procurement of paddy and rice from samba 1973 through levy and direct purchases . it procured a quantity of 4 , 941 rice tonnes during the financial year out of a total quantity of 27 , 709 rice tonnes procured on behalf of government of tamil nadu during samba 1973 . there are two main seasons for procuring paddy in tamil nadu .\ngovernment of tamilnadu , tamilnadu civil supplies corporation , chennai 9 / 18 / 35 all district collectors / / forwarded / by order / / . . .\nthe tamil nadu civil supplies corporation is a state owned public sector company registered under the companies act 1956 . this corporation was registered under section 8 of the companies act 2013 in the name \u201ctamil nadu civil supplies corporation\u201d w . e . f . 01 . 04 . 2010 . it procures , stock and distribute essential commodities for pds , spl . pds and noon meal programme . the corporation operates departmental stores as a market intervention measure to control prices of essential commodities like rice , dhall , vegetables like onion , tomato etc , in the open market . the corporation has been the nodal agency for procurement of fan , mixie and grinder , a flagship programme of the government .\nthe tamil nadu civil supplies corporation is procuring paddy in the cauvery delta regions under decentralised procurement scheme from 2002 and adopting the specifications prescribed by the government of india . the specifications prescribed by government of india for this current kms 2010 - 11 are given below :\ntamil nadu civil supplies corporation is going to recruit fresher candidates in india for bill clerk , office assistant posts . so , those candidates who are willing to work with this organization they may apply for this post . last date of apply 21 - june - 2017 . total numbers of vacancies are 48 posts . only those candidates are eligible who have passed + 12 in any discipline from a recognized university or its equivalent . indian citizen having age in between 18 to 35 years can apply for this tamil nadu civil supplies corporation recruitment 2017 .\nthe commissioner held a meeting with tamil nadu water supply and drainage board officials and reviewed the progress .\ngovernment of tamil nadu is an urban and community development organization located in thiruvallur , india . . .\nchennai : the tamil nadu civil supplies corporation ( tncsc ) is likely to procure 16 lakh tonnes of paddy in the current season \u2014 between october 1 , 2009 and september , 30 , 2010 . in the last season ( 2008 - 09 ) , it purchased 17 . 9 lakh tonnes .\nas per the new guidelines issued by the tamil nadu government , several categories of existing beneficiaries have been excluded .\nthis follows close on the heels of the state government agreeing to implement the union government\u2019s national food security act for civil supplies distribution .\nthe tamil nadu civil supplies corporation ( tncsc ) , the sole supplier of food grains for public distribution system ( pds ) across the state , is unable to procure even 20 % of paddy in the current 2016 - 17 kharif season when compared to the previous season of 2015 - 16 , owing to severe drought conditions .\nthe pillur iii water supply scheme that was meant exclusively for coimbatore city is in limbo as the tamil nadu generation and distribution corporation ( tangedco ) has refused permission to construct pipelines from the dam .\ncontrary to a targeted pds for people below poverty line ( bpl ) that is followed in most states across the country , tamil nadu follows a universal system where everybody is entitled to basic fair - price supplies .\ntamil nadu civil supplies corporation , regional office , no . 110 , goodshed road , udhagamandalam , the nilgiris as per tncsc employees service regulation act 1989 in the cadre of bill clerk , packer / watch man / office assistant , record clerk and sweeper by tamil nadu civil supplies ration card status sponsoring candidates through employment exchange , besides giving an opportunity to the persons who are having qualification for the post of bill clerk , packer / watch man / office assistant , record clerk and sweeper . candidates who have completed 8th , 10th , 12th from a recognized institute are eligible to apply tncsc recruitment 2017 . application starting date & last date for 05 . 06 . 2017 to 21 . 06 . 2017\nthe transportation cost from food corporation of india depots to state civil supplies corporation godown , retail margin paid to the lead societies are reimbursed by the state government to the corporation . from the commencement of the scheme in 2001 - 2002 , so far we have received allotment for 23 , 50 , 749 m . ts . and 22 , 98 , 045 m . ts . was lifted from food corporation of india depots . liftment of sgry - ii 2006 - 2007 is in progress .\ncorporation market buiding , no . 31 arcot road , kodambakkam , chennai 600 024\ngovernment of india allots levy sugar on monthly basis specifying quantities to be released by each sugar mill from tamil nadu and pondichery . the allotment thus received is sub - allocated to various districts . tamil nadu civil supplies corporation is lifting sugar from the designated sugar mills for distribution under public distribution system . the average monthly allotment of levy sugar at levy rates by government of india is 10 , 833 . 50 mts . since the allotment of levy sugar received government of india is insufficient to meet the requirement of card holders , the tamil nadu civil supplies corporation is purchasing non levy sugar from open market . the average supply of sugar to card holders is 35 , 133 metric tonnes per month . the quantity of sugar sold to card holders is on the increase as the card holders prefer to buy sugar under public distribution system in view of the high price ruling in the open market . the difference in the cost towards the open market price and the issue price of public distribution system is met by the government from food subsidy . the subsidy provided by government of tamil nadu for non - levy sugar stand at rs . 538 . 00 crore .\nplease tell me the nature of job is in civil supply ration shop or in office .\nchennai : field verification to ensure all ration cards are linked to aadhaar cards ( the central government\u2019s unique identification scheme ) has been started by the tamil nadu civil supplies corporation , which looks after the public distribution of food grains through ration shops . this has become imperative when , as per reports , the number of people covered by ration cards is about 7 . 81 crore , while the state\u2019s population is 7 . 21 crore .\ngovernment of tamil nadu is an urban and community development organization located in thiruvallur , india view contact info , employees , products , revenue , and more . . .\nthe new guidelines for availing ration supplies have caught people off - guard who since years have been dependent on public welfare distribution systems encouraged by both aiadmk and dmk governments . tamil nadu ' s public distribution system is often referred to as a model system across india .\nto streamline distribution of kerosene , retail bunks for kerosene have been established . a kerosene bunk normally serves 5 , 000 to 15 , 000 family cards . distribution through kerosene bunks ensures assured availability of the stock throughout the month , besides ensuring supply to cardholders in correct measure . at present there are 312 kerosene bunks , of which 269 function under co - operatives and 43 under tamil nadu civil supplies corporation . all the kerosene bunks are provided with hand held billing machines\ncorporation to take up construction of multi - level car parking facility on d . b . road\ntamil nadu civil supplies corporation ( tncsc ) , chennai invites application for the recruitment of 48 bill clerk , office assistant , record clerk , sweeper , packer and watchman vacancies . interested candidates can apply in prescribed application format on or before 21 . 06 . 2017 . goverment jobs age limit , educational qualification , application fee , selection process and how to apply for tncsc company secretary vacancy 2017 is given below those who are waiting eagerly to apply for tamilnadu govt jobs can use this excellent opportunity\ntncsc ltd , direct purchase centre , ovumatha nadu , kurvikkarambai ( post ) - 614802 .\nnadu theru , kummatti thidal ( po ) , udayamarthandapuram ( via ) , mannargudi taluk .\ntamil nadu chief minister j jayalalithaa on wednesday announced bonus and ex gratia of rs 476 . 71 crore to the staffs of state public sector undertakings for the fiscal year 2015 - 16 .\nfrom 01 - 10 - 2002 government of tamil nadu has adopted decentralised system of procurement as per the minimum support price and uniform specification fixed by the government of india . the corporation has become the sole agency of procurement on behalf of food corporation of india and the paddy procured is hulled through its own modern rice mills and private hullers . the custom milled rice is adjusted against the central pool allotment made to the state by government of india . the system of procurement in tamil nadu was made strictly by the corporation from the farmers without involving any intermediaries by opening larger number of direct purchase centres in various villages with the substantial quantity of procurement still used to come from the cauvery delta area . the procurement in other potential districts is also being encouraged by the corporation and the state government . the corporation is having 23 modern rice mills mostly concentrated in the cauvery delta areas and the paddy procured is hulled through these mills and also through the private hulling agents enrolled by the corporation .\nthe system of universal public distribution system followed in tamil nadu with its effective and diligent mechanism of implementation has contributed to a great extent in stabilising the food grain price even during the drought years .\ncorporation retail shops : 1162 nos . attached with ( pds outlets ) 13 , 78 , 812 family cards\nradha mam please tell me the nature of job is in civil supply store ( ration store ) or in office .\nwith the gazette notification not going down well with the people , the tamil nadu government has clarified that the eligible card - holders will continue to get benefit under the universal public distribution system ( upds ) .\na total of 3 . 67lakh staff working in tamil nadu public sector undertakings will get a festive bonus and ex - gratia ranging from 8 . 400 to 16 , 800 , said chief minister j jayalalithaa on wednesday .\nissue of family cards to eligible families is a continuous process and this government have issued necessary instructions to the principal commissioner and commissioner of civil supplies and consumer protection to issue cards without delay . at the same time , bogus cards are also being eliminated .\na senior official of the civil supplies corporation said field verification was started on december 5 to ensure aadhaar numbers of all ration card holders are seeded into the public distribution system ( pds ) data base . the survey aims to earmark households in urgent need of being alleviated from poverty , households that have been termed priority households ( phh ) . \u201cthis tagging of phh is to make sure that people , who most need supplies , benefit from other targeted schemes such as annapurna yojana , \u201d said the official .\ntnhb recruitment 2017 - tamil nadu housing board ( tnhb ) chennai - recruitment of assistant engineer , surveyor , junior draughting officer ( jdo ) , technical assistant , junior assistant and typist posts - 277 vacancies - last date 30 . 06 . 2017\nthe corporation is now purchasing grade - a paddy at rs . 1100 per quintal and common variety at rs . 1050 a quintal .\nthe official said from the current season , the corporation was monitoring the procurement operation from a central control room , set up at the headquarters here .\n\u201cthe linking of aadhaar number with the ration family card will make sure that one person receives only one unit of basic supplies from the system , \u201d the official said .\ntamil nadu government is implementing universal public distribution system ( upds ) and no exclusion is made based on the income criteria . the hon ' ble chief minister has made the universal public distribution system ' poor friendly ' by ordering rice at free of cost under public distribution system to all eligible card holders from 01 . 06 . 2011\nthe government of india has allocated 13 , 783 metric tonnes of wheat per month to tamil nadu under targeted public distribution system for the period from april 2012 to march 2013 . the wheat is meant for supply to the eligible persons under antyodaya anna yojana / below poverty line . the government of india have also released special adho additional allocation of 34 , 890 metric tonnes of wheat to tamil nadu for above poverty line families under targeted public distribution system at a cost of rs . 8 . 45 per kg . the supply level of wheat is 10 kg . per card per month for district headquarters and 5 kg . per card per month for other places .\nas on march 2 , the corporation had procured 9 . 11 lakh tonnes from all over the state , including 8 . 37 lakh tonnes in delta districts , as against 11 . 78 lakh tonnes during the same period last year . the shortfall , according to a corporation official , was due to poor procurement of kuruvai paddy owing to failure of crops .\nurltoken is india ' s # 1 interactive legal discussion platform on indian kanoon and law guides . get free advice from experts on civil , finance , business , tax and more . . !\nduring the current kharif marketing season 2011 - 2012 , a maximum of 1 , 621 direct purchase centres were opened and 21 . 10 lakh metric tonnes of paddy has neen procured as on 31 . 03 . 2012 . 26 lakh metric tonnes of paddy procurement has been fixed as target during this kharif season . the details of minimum support price fixed by the government and the incentive to farmers announced by the government of tamil nadu are as under :\nthe essential commodities are supplied to the sc , st & obc hostels and government institutions on credit basis allowing 15 days time to settle the claims at the pds rate . under this scheme , the commissioner of civil supplies and consumer protection department issued sub - allocation orders with reference to the number of beneficiaries . the rice as per the authorisation issued by the district collectors is being lifted from the fci and issued to the institutions . under this scheme , the differential cost is being received from the government as subsidy .\nefforts are made to monitor the movement of stocks from food corporation of india depots to tncsc ltd taluk operational godowns and then to pds outlets . route charts are followed for movement from taluk godowns and shops which are being intercepted and inspected by various teams .\nprocurement in non - delta areas was also encouraging , especially in madurai , ramanathapuram , sivaganga and erode districts . the corporation had opened dpcs in these districts for the convenience of farmers and authorised district collectors to open dpcs if there was demand from farmers .\nration shop ration card smart ration card have been digitalized scan aadhar card to this app to include the family members . mobile app for ration card holders in the state of tamil nadu . app android - urltoken if app dosen ' t works please go to ration shop and register your aadhar card app is second option - first option is at your ration shop video by : krishna kumar g facebook page : urltoken twitter : urltoken mobile : + 919894548319 paypal : kishudreams @ urltoken\nrefrain from posting comments that are obscene , defamatory or inflammatory , and do not indulge in personal attacks , name calling or inciting hatred against any community . help us delete comments that do not follow these guidelines by marking them offensive . let ' s work together to keep the conversation civil .\nin the last season , in kuruvai alone , the corporation had purchased 3 . 04 lakh tonnes compared to a mere 36 , 000 tonnes in the current season . another reason was that farmers this time had gone for superfine varieties such as baptla as they were getting a better price compared to normal varieties .\nthe allotment given by the government of india under various schemes from time to time is lifted from food corporation of india depots and taken to t . n . c . s . c . godowns for standardisation before despatching to public distribution system retail outlets close to the work spot . the retail outlet would be indicated by the project officer , drda , who is executing the work . the workers are given coupons , which they can present in the retail outlet and get the rice . the issue price of rice per kgs . is rs . 5 . 65 on par with public distribution system food corporation of india issue rate .\nwas formed as private company in 1972 under thecompanies act 1956 ( no . 1 of 1956 ) . from 1975 the corporation becomes a public limited company as the turnover of the company exceeded rs . 1 crore under section 43a ( 1a ) of the companies act . this company was incorporated as section 25 company wef 01 . 04 . 2010 pursuant to section 23 ( 1 ) of the companies act 1956 .\nthe monthly allotment of kerosene to tamil nadu by government of india which stood at 52 , 806 kilo litre in april 2011 has been brought down by government of india to 39 , 429 kilo litre in april 2012 ; eventhough , the reduced quantity amounts to 60 . 53 % of the state\u2019s requirment of 65 , 140 kilo litre of kerosene , the government is taking necessary measures for equitable distribution of kerosene to cardholders . tokens are issued to the cardholders who did not get kerosene at the public distribution system shops . such of those persons to whom tokens have been issued , are supplied kerosene on priority during the subsequent month . the action taken by the government to speed up the stamping of lpg connection details in family cards has helped in saving a quantity of 1 , 560 kilo litre of kerosene and this is redistributed to eligible card holders .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 transitional / / en\nvenkatesa agraharam , r . k . mutt road , mylapore , chennai 600 004\nchennai corpopration shoping complex , c . p . r . road , alwarpet , chennai 600 018\ntncsc office complex , no . 7 conran smith road , gopalapuram , chennai 600 086\nramasamy street , near amman koil , k . k . nagar , chennai - 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( in 4 regions )\ndetails of address and location of owned d . p . c . s in delta regions\nnannilam main road , seeyathamangai , thirumarugal post , nagapattinam taluk , nagapattinam district .\nthiruthuraipoondi main road , pattamangalam , keevalur post , keevalur taluk , nagapattinam district .\nmain road , pillaiyar koil street , marachery post , thirukkuvalai taluk , nagapattinam district .\nsithaimoor village & ( po ) , ponnirai via . thirukkuvalai tk . nagapattinam district .\ntncsc ltd , direct purchase centre , mariyamman koil ( post ) , mariyamman koil .\ntncsc ltd , direct purchase centre , puthalur , puthalur ( post ) , thanjavur .\ntncsc ltd , direct purchase centre , vinnam mangalam ( post ) , thirukkattupalli ( via ) .\ntncsc ltd , direct purchase centre , palaya arcot ( post ) , thirukkattupalli ( via ) .\ntncsc ltd , direct purchase centre , ilangana , elacot ( post ) , thirukkattupalli ( via ) .\ntncsc ltd , direct purchase centre , mela thirupanthurithi , mela 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ltd , direct purchase centre , keeladurichi ( post ) , main road , madukkur - 614906 .\ntncsc ltd , direct purchase centre , main road , kurichi ( post ) , pattukkottai - 614903 .\ntncsc ltd , direct purchase centre , alamathi kadu , main road , 2nd pulikadu - 614723 .\ntncsc ltd , direct purchase centre , vikram ( post ) , madukkur - 614903 .\ntncsc ltd , direct purchase centre , alivalam main road , pattukkottai - 614602 .\ntncsc ltd , direct purchase centre , athivethi ( post ) , thamarakkottai - 614613 .\ntncsc ltd , direct purchase centre , poovalur ( post ) , thirchitrambalam - 614628 .\ntncsc ltd , direct purchase centre , madukkur , madukkur ( post ) , pattukkottai - 614903 .\ntncsc ltd , direct purchase centre , perumagalam ( post ) , perumagalur - 614612 .\ntncsc ltd , direct purchase centre , manakkadu ( post ) , perumagalur - 614612 .\ntncsc ltd , direct purchase centre , irrattai vayal , perumagalur ( post ) - 614612 .\ntncsc ltd , direct purchase centre , peravurani main road , peravurani - 614804 .\ntncsc ltd , direct purchase centre , asoor , neerattanallur main road , asoor ( post ) .\ntncsc ltd , direct purchase centre , kallur agragaram , kallur ( post ) .\ntncsc ltd , direct purchase centre , cholapuram , cholapuram ( post ) , kumbakonam taluk .\ntncsc ltd , direct purchase centre , mullahkudi no : 349 south street , madaku salai , mullahkudi ( post ) .\ntncsc ltd , direct purchase centre , south street , vuladachi amman koil , thiruvadaimarthur .\ntncsc ltd , direct purchase centre , melattur , sivan koil street , melattur ( post ) .\ntncsc ltd , direct purchase centre , kovailur nagi main street , poondi ( post ) .\ntncsc ltd , direct purchase centre , annappan pettai main road , annappan pettai ( post ) .\ntncsc ltd , direct purchase centre , thirukkarukkavur , permal koil street , thirukkarukkavur ( post ) .\ntncsc ltd , direct purchase centre , irumbuthalai , south street , irumbuthalai ( post ) .\ntncsc ltd , direct purchase centre , alangudi ( arulmolzhi pettai ) mariamman koil ( post ) .\ntncsc ltd , direct purchase centre , shenbagapuram ( imbukambal puram ) shenbagapuram ( post ) .\ntncsc ltd , direct purchase centre , salaimangalam , salaimangalam , ( post ) , papansam taluk .\ntncsc ltd , direct purchase centre , vullikkadai ( kanapathy agraguram ) , papansam taluk .\ntncsc ltd , direct purchase centre , papansam ( gopurajapuram ) , papansam ( post ) , papansam taluk .\ntncsc ltd , direct purchase centre , kudiyana street , kalancheri village & ( po ) , papanasam tk .\nkunniyur village , mavoor ( po ) , thiruvarur tk . thiruvarur dist . pin \u2013 610 202 .\nf . c . i . building , main road , kothavasal , muhandanur , kodavasal taluk .\neast street , peraiyur ( po ) , ullikkottai ( via ) , mannargudi taluk .\nsouth main road , near savadi , thalikkottai ( po ) , vadachery ( via ) , mannargudi taluk .\nmanthakarai street , peruvidaimarudur ( po ) , perugavalnthan ( via ) , mannargudi taluk .\nnorth street , radha narasimmapuram ( po ) , painganadu ( via ) , mannargudi taluk .\nnorth str , near nahanatha koil , eda annavasal , edakeelaiyur ( po ) , mannargudi taluk .\nmain road , pallivarthi , kunniyur ( po ) , athitcha ( via ) , mannargudi taluk .\nvadakku kudi , street , regunathapuram , devanathanam ( po ) , mannargudi taluk .\nvadakaravayal village , rajappan savadi ( po ) , poovanur via . mannargudi tk .\nsouth street , main road , rayapuram , poovanattam ( via ) , needamangalam taluk .\nnew thevankudi , poovanur ( via ) , thevankudi ( po ) , needamangalam taluk .\ntcmf building , near anjali ammal engg . collage , thanjavur road , koilvenni . needamangalam taluk .\nmeenama nallur salai , edayur ( po ) , sankanthi , thiruturai . poondi taluk\npattukkottai main road , near ( g ) complex , pandichatram , thiruturai . poondi taluk .\nkila panayur ( po ) , adichapuram ( via ) , thiruturai . poondi talu .\nrice is being distributed to the family card holders who have exercised option for rice and to the antyodaya anna yojana card holders . rice is supplied free of cost with effect from 01 . 06 . 2011\nkerosene is being supplied under public distribution system only to cardholders who do not have lpg connections and cardholders with one cylinder lpg connection . the scale of supply of kerosene ranges 3 litres to 15 litres per month to no lpg card holders depending upon their area of residence . in respect of cardholders with one lpg connection , irrespective of area of their residence , 3 litres of kerosene . per month is being supplied . the retail selling price of kerosene to cardholders ranges from rs . 13 . 60 to 14 . 20 per litre depending upon the distance from the terminal .\nantyodaya anna yojana scheme ( aay ) is being implemented in our state . even though , there is no classification under this scheme , the poorest of poor are targeted for the issue of antyodaya anna yojana cards . this has now been expanded by the government of india based on the directions of the supreme court ofindia . the antyodaya anna yojana family cards are eligible for 35 kgs . of rice per month and rice is distributed free of cost to these family cardholders only in this state , despite the fact that the government of india has stipulated cost at rs . 3 per kg . for this scheme .\nwidows , terminally ill persons , disabled persons , persons aged 60 years and above with no family or societal support or assured means of subsistence .\nunder public distribution system , rice is distibuted free of cost . wheat , sugar and kerosene are being distributed at subsidised prices .\nfree of cost ( as per hon ' ble chief minister ' s announcement ) ( w . e . f 01 . 06 . 2011 )\n4 kgs per adult and 2 kgs per child per month subject to a minimum of 12 kgs and maximum of 20 kgs per month per card except nilgiris district . in nilgiris district minimum of 16 kgs and maximum of 24 kgs per card under aay 35 kg . per month\n500 gms per head per month subject to a maximum of 2 kgs . 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were merged with sgry .\nthe objectives of the sgry are to provide additional wage employment in the rural areas as also food security . the programme is self - targetting in nature and would be available for all the rural poor who are in need of wage employment and willing to take up manual / unskilled work . priority would be given to the provision of wage employment to the poorest among the poor , women , sc / st and parents of child labour withdrawn from hazardous occupation . under the scheme , 5 kgs . of rice is given per manday as part of wages in kind and the remaining by cash . the cash component would be shared by the central and state governments at 75 : 25 ratio . in case of union territories , the centre would provide the entire funds under the scheme .\nthe procurement operation which commenced from samba 1973 continued thereafter under various systems like monopoly procurement , parallel procurement , levy system , etc . , upto 30 - 09 - 2002 either individually or in combination depending upon the circumstances at various point of time .\nafter the introduction of decentralised procurement the quantity of paddy procured is as below : .\nnot more than 0 . 25 % by weight shall be mineral matter and not more than 0 . 10 % be impurities of animal origin . including pin point damaged grains\nrice ( both raw and parboiled ) can be procured with moisture content upto a maximum limit of 15 % with value cut . there will be no value cut upto 14 % . be impurities of animal origin .\nbetween 14 % to 15 % moisture , value cut will be applicable at the rate of full value .\nthe co - operation , food and consumer protection department on march 6 last passed a government order giving effect to various tasks including permitting the tncsc to procure masoor dal to supply it to the fair price shops ( ration shops ) . acting on a public interest litigation filed by former deputy director of animal husbandry aasthi jaganatha , the court gave an interim injunction on july 10 .\non wednesday , when it came up for hearing before the division bench headed by justice kk sasidharan , the government side submitted tncsc managing director k gopal ' s counter . the managing director justified his procurement .\nalso , some people who applied for taking tender to procure masoor dal wanted them to be added as parties in the case .\nthe petitioner side pointed out that masoor dal had been used in government\u2019s noon meal scheme in schools and noon meal centres a decade ago . as it was alleged the masoor dal was harmful to human beings , karur district collector took steps and found that\nthe collector requested the government to stop the supply of masoor dal to the noon meal programme . the social welfare department on march 1 , 2007 passed a government order prohibiting its supply to the noon meal programmes .\nthe principal secretary of cooperation , food and consumer protection was supposed to file a counter , the petitioner side said .\nflowing this , 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benefits .\nstate food minister r kamaraj claimed that the gazette notification was published as per the rules but assured everyone that former chief minister j jayalalithaa had already sought necessary exemptions for the state . he said rs 5 , 500 crore has been allotted to maintain upds for 2017 - 2018 .\nget free jobs alert on whatsapp . save this mobile number ( 8939875968 ) on your phone as yoyojobs alert . now send whatsapp message\nadd me\n.\nget free jobs alert on whatsapp . save this mobile number ( 8939875968 ) on your phone as yoyojobs alert . now send whatsapp message\nadd me\n.\nrecruitment tncsc vacancy 2017 gives a large number of jobs under government of india . tncsc invites online applications for the following bill clerk , office assistant post during 2017 - 18 . as soon as 2017 will be downloaded in official website urltoken\nthe age limit should be between 21 to 35 years . tncsc official notification 2017 for more reference\nthe tncsc offers a pay scale to its employees according to the post they are recruited in . basic pay scale in tncsc jobs is given below\nbill clerk \u2013 rs . 5400 \u2013 20200 / - with grade pay rs . 1800 / -\npacker / watch man / office assistant \u2013 rs . 4800 \u2013 10000 / - with grade pay rs . 1300 / -\nrecord clerk \u2013 rs . 4800 \u2013 10000 / - with grade pay rs . 1400 / -\nsweeper \u2013 rs . 4800 \u2013 10000 / - with grade pay rs . 1300 / -\ndocuments should be addressed to \u201caddress mentioned in official notification\u201d by post / speed post / courierso as to reach us by 21 . 06 . 2017 . envelope must be super - scribed with \u201capplication for the post of \u201c\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 . \u201d\nas per reports , the number of people covered by ration cards is about 7 . 81 crore , while the state\u2019s population is only 7 . 21 crore .\nthis earmarking will not deprive anybody of the ration they receive from pds outlets , the official clarified .\ndoor - to - door identification of phh will eliminate bogus card - holders . deceased members of families , citizens who have migrated to other states or other districts within the same state , married card - holders whose name still exists on their old family card and people who hold multiple cards with different residences will be removed from the database .\nso far , over 6 . 5 crore card holders have linked their aadhaar cards with the family ration card . this field verification will ensure that the remaining are included too . data from this survey will be used for the benefit of smart - cards that will be used at point - of - sale machines installed in all fair - price shops across the state . these point - of - sale machines maintain a digital track of distribution and stock .\nstay up to date on all the latest chennai news with the new indian express app . download now"]}
{"id": 53859, "summary": [{"text": "hk television entertainment company limited ( chinese : \u9999\u6e2f\u96fb\u8996\u5a1b\u6a02\u6709\u9650\u516c\u53f8 , or hktve ) is a television service operator in a hong kong operated by hong kong billionaire richard li 's pccw , who also owns a iptv platform , now tv .", "topic": 23}, {"text": "hktve 's license was formally approved by the hong kong government on 1 april 2015 , concurrent with the announcement that atv 's over-the-air license would be revoked on 31 march 2016 .", "topic": 26}, {"text": "per the approval , hktve planned to launch a cantonese channel within 12 months of the approval , and an english channel within 24 months .", "topic": 23}, {"text": "the cantonese service , viutv , will operate on a 24-hour schedule , while the english channel , viutvsix , will broadcast on a 17-hour schedule .", "topic": 29}, {"text": "the license was issued on a 12-year term , subject to a mid-term review in 2021 . ", "topic": 4}], "title": "hk television entertainment", "paragraphs": ["hk television entertainment ( hktve ) , a subsidiary of telecoms giant pccw , has unveiled the name and logo of its new free tv service , viutv .\nhong kong \u2013 hk television entertainment company limited ( hktve ) today unveiled the name and logo of its new free tv service , viutv . viutv\u2019s cantonese digital channel will be designated channel 99 .\nhong kong television network limited is a hong kong listed company ( sehk : 1137 ) .\nnot to be confused with hong kong television network , the legal successor of city telecom .\nthe government has invited radio television hong kong ( rthk ) to provide an analog tv service to take over asia television ' s ( atv ) programs from april 1 next year until 2020 .\nthe hong kong government has cancelled the broadcast license of asia television , the territory\u2019s oldest free - to - air tv network group .\nyesterday , tvb ( 0511 ) , soon to be the only operating free - to - air tv station , put out a new online platform , mytv super , showing chinese and east asian dramas , movies and entertainment shows from 30 channels . the subscription fee starts at hk $ 68 a month .\nlofai lo , general manager of hktve , said viutv will produce a series of \u2018factual entertainment\u2019 programmes which he hoped would be extremely entertaining and compelling .\nhowever , to maintain a decent free - to - air tv station , rthk would need to step up its efforts in producing entertainment programs . this would require significant financial backing .\nlast year , legco voted against a hk $ 6 . 1 billion budget request from the government to fund a new headquarters for rthk . lawmakers said at the time that the plan was too costly and hong kong did not need any more tv channels .\nits integrated cantonese channel and integrated english channel will commence within 12 months and 24 months respectively after the grant of licence . the cantonese channel will provide round - the - clock service , while the english channel will broadcast a total of 16 hours of television programmes with two loops of eight hours each .\nto cater to the needs of different viewers , viutv will not only offer locally produced factual entertainment , news and financial content , but also actively identify international sports , internationally popular dramas and variety shows , information and cultural programs , etc . to make a comprehensive and quality channel for hong kong people .\nexplaining the fundamental concepts of viutv , mr . lofai lo , general manager of hktve , said , \u201cthe letter \u201cv\u201d stands for \u201cview\u201d and \u201cvideo\u201d while \u201ci\u201d and \u201cu\u201d refer to \u201cme\u201d and \u201cyou\u201d symbolizing people as the core of the hong kong - based free tv service viutv . viutv will produce a series of \u201cfactual entertainment\u201d programs which will be not only full of talking points but also extremely entertaining and compelling . \u201d for example , \u201ctravel with rivals\u201d is a program in which artistes and celebrities travel in pairs and express their innermost feelings throughout the journey . more details of viutv\u2019s factual entertainment programs will be announced in due course .\nthe hong kong government has cancelled the broadcast license of asia television , the territory\u2019s oldest free - to - air tv network group . notice was served on the company wednesday ( april 1 ) after a meeting of the executive council , hong kong\u2019s equivalent of a cabinet of ministers . the law requires a one year notice period , which means that atv\u2019s [ \u2026 ]\nestablished in 1992 , the group possesses extensive and successful experience in telecom market liberalization , popularizing advanced technology and applications . the group currently engages in the development of hong kong ' s largest 24 - hour online shopping mall , hktvmall , providing an\none - stop shop\nplatform to people in hong kong , including entertainment , online shopping , delivery service and impressive customer experience .\n\u3010real start of the tv era\u3011official app of viutv channel 99 launches now ! viutv is a brand new free tv channel in hong kong , featuring \u201cfactual entertainments\u201d such as \u201ctravel with rivals\u201d and\ng - 1 fighting club\u201d , that expose the most realistic aspects of human nature through true stories and real reactions . it also produces variety and lifestyle programs , dramas , news , sports , finance and many other diversified programs , bringing more entertainment options to audience . beyond the tv screen , audiences can also watch live broadcast of channel 99 and encore full - version programs on demand through viutv app on different devices , enjoying 24 hours non - stop entertainment whenever , wherever . \uff0eencore : catch up programs on demand . \uff0elive : watch live broadcast of channel 99 simultaneously anywhere you are . \uff0ereadtv : experience an unprecedented way of consuming tv content , sneak peek programs of the day and get extra information through easy - to - read articles . \uff0eschedule : check up program schedule of the coming week . receive live reminders , never miss your favorite programs . \uff0emembership : register to build up your favorite program collection and review your video - playing records . \uff0eairplay supported : enjoy larger joy in a larger screen . all videos are limited to hong kong audiences . any question on viutv app , please email us : [ email protected ]\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nhowever , whether rthk would be able to produce enough content to do this remains questionable .\ncheung siu - wai , senior lecturer at school of communication at hong kong baptist university , who has worked with both atv and rthk , said on thursday that although rthk could use programs from its digital channels , rthk ' s current capacity is unable to handle 24 - hour broadcasting . the government would need to make a big commitment to the station .\noutsourcing would be one option as this had been a common practice for rthk since 2000 , cheung said .\nunless there are drastic changes in rthk , it will be difficult for it to fulfill the task ,\ncheung said .\nthis also involves the question of justification when proposals are passed to the legislative council ( legco ) . lawmakers may think it unnecessary to commit public resources to a project that will only run for four years , cheung predicted .\npeter kwan wai , former senior staff member at atv and current senior teaching fellow in the department of media and communication at city university of hong kong , agreed on the possibility of more government input . he said rthk could copy atv ' s practice by repeating programs from its archive . this could lower the required daily production from six to eight hours .\nmeanwhile , he said there was nothing stopping rthk from taking over atv ' s analog frequency .\nlegislator charles peter mok expressed his disappointment on previous\nsqueezes\non rthk ' s development because the city now needs to rely on the station .\nmok said a lack of resources was the most pressing issue . he urged legco to arrange a special meeting to address this soon .\nsecretary for commerce and economic development gregory so kam - leung admitted this was a\nbig challenge\nfor rthk . but so said he believes the public broadcaster is equal to the task .\nthe government will set up an interdepartmental task force to resolve various issues for the broadcasting arrangements with rthk .\nread next : tencent music $ 30 billion ipo heads to u . s .\nnotice was served on the company wednesday ( april 1 ) after a meeting of the executive council , hong kong \u2019s equivalent of a cabinet of ministers .\nthe law requires a one year notice period , which means that atv \u2019s license will first be extended for three months beyond its scheduled expiry , and then cancelled . the group\u2019s english and cantonese channels will all cease on march 31 next year . it is the first time in hong kong broadcast history that an incumbent has been stripped of its license .\nthe decision , made on the advice of the communications authority , capped a dramatic week of announcements and more than five years of turmoil at the group .\non tuesday ( march 31 ) atv itself used its main evening news bulletin to announce that it had been rescued . it said that its main shareholders had agreed to sell their 52 % stake to the telecoms tycoon ricky wong , who in 2008 headed the company for 12 days and whose own broadcast ambitions have been thwarted by the communications authority .\nbut on wednesday morning , wong\u2019s hktv company denied that it had reached a deal with the atv shareholders , and said that talks on march 26 had merely been an exchange of ideas .\nthat prompted new criticism of atv from legislators . they interpreted atv\u2019s tuesday broadcast announcement as a desperate attempt to influence the exco meeting , by suggesting that a rescue was at hand and that atv\u2019s financial situation would be soon be stabilized . they also said that the broadcast was inaccurate and may have led to the financial markets being deliberately misled .\n\u201chaving considered the recommendations of the ca , relevant representations and all relevant latest developments , the chief executive in council decided not to renew atv\u2019s free tv licence under section 11 ( 5 ) of the broadcasting ordinance , \u201d said secretary for commerce and economic development , gregory so .\n\u201cthe ca considers that the overall performance of atv is unsatisfactory . its performance in various aspects has clearly deteriorated after the mid - term review of its licence . the ca has serious doubts as to whether atv would be capable of making the necessary improvements , and whether it has the financial capability to deliver its investment plans , and indeed to continue its business as a going concern , \u201d so said .\nthe government also gave formal approval wednesday to the license application of a new free - to - air broadcaster hktve , following the grant of approval - in - principle back in october 2013 .\nhktve\u2019s licence will be valid for 12 years until march 31 , 2027 , subject to a mid - term review in 2021 .\n\u201cwe hope that hktve\u2019s entry into the free tv market will benefit our audience - at - large with more quality programming choices , \u201d so said .\n\u00a9 copyright 2018 variety media , llc , a subsidiary of penske business media , llc . variety and the flying v logos are trademarks of variety media , llc . powered by urltoken vip\nfree - to - air viutv , which is owned by pccw ( 0008 ) , will be launched on april 6 , spurring a possible war in the market that has long been dominated by the two traditional free - tv stations . the 24 - hour channel will include locally produced reality shows , dramas , and live football matches from the top spanish primera division . viutv general manager lofai lo said the very existence of the new tv stat . . .\nfree - to - air viutv , which is owned by pccw ( 0008 ) , will be launched on april 6 , spurring a possible war in the market that has long been dominated by the two traditional free - tv stations .\nthe 24 - hour channel will include locally produced reality shows , dramas , and live football matches from the top spanish primera division .\nviutv general manager lofai lo said the very existence of the new tv station is to\noffer choices to the local audience\nand introduce competition to the market .\ni think it will effectively boost production qualities for market participants ,\nlo said .\nhe also said subtitles on all the programs on the channel come only in traditional chinese characters .\nprime time will mostly be dedicated to reality shows , lo said at a press conference yesterday . one such show will include an episode featuring legislative council president jasper tsang yok - sing going on a trip with radical lawmaker\nlong hair\nleung kwok - hung .\nnews programs on the station would be divided to two half - an - hour sections every day at six and eight pm . sister company nowtv ' s newscast will be shown on viutv , but a self - produced in - depth news program would be aired every weekend .\nlo said about 10 former atv staff have joined them in the past six months . he further revealed that there are a variety of businesses set to run advertising on the channel , including those who are new to tv advertising .\nanimation shows would be on after midnight , with imported programs from japan such as one piece and tokyo ghoul .\nthere is also a self - produced children ' s program in the evening time slot hosted by people of different races in order to\ndevelop a broader world view\nfor the next generation , lo said .\nan english channel will be added before march next year in order to abide by the license requirements .\nviutv is to launch publicly at midnight on channel number 99 but only those with digital terrestrial tvs will be able to tune in . now tv subscribers are also able to have a testing preview on march 31 .\ntrademark and copyright notice : copyright 2018 , the standard newspaper publishing ltd . , and its related entities . all rights reserved . use in whole or part of this site ' s content is prohibited . use of this web site assumes acceptance of the terms of use , privacy policy statement and copyright policy . please also read our ethics statement .\nyou are using an outdated browser . please upgrade your browser to improve your experience .\nappadvice does not own this application and only provides images and links contained in the itunes search api , to help our users find the best apps to download . if you are the developer of this app and would like your information removed , please send a request to\nlog in to add your anonymous rating . webb - site users rate this organisation as follows :\nnote : holders may be incomplete and / or outdated . listed companies are in bold . condensed mode omits 100 % - owned intermediate companies .\n' s over - the - air license would be revoked on 31 march 2016 .\nper the approval , hktve planned to launch a cantonese channel within 12 months of the approval , and an english channel within 24 months . the cantonese service ,\nwhile the english channel , viutv six , will broadcast on a 16 - hour schedule with an 8 - hour block repeated twice daily . the license was issued on a 12 - year term , subject to a mid - term review in 2021 .\nthis article is issued from wikipedia - version of the 10 / 22 / 2016 . the text is available under the creative commons attribution / share alike but additional terms may apply for the media files .\nreal start of the tv eraofficial app of viutv channel 99 launches now ! viutv is a brand new free tv channel in hong kong , featuring factual . . .\nthe email address entered does not match the mpa i . d . please try again , or email lavina @ urltoken\nthe mpa i . d . and password entered , do not match . please try again .\nviutv is committed to driving the continuous development and sustainability of hong kong\u2019s tv industry . backed by a creative and professional production team , viutv aims to establish itself as an open platform for creative individuals and teams from hong kong and elsewhere around the world who are interested in producing brand new programming content with viutv through different forms of cooperation , whether they are artistes or production members , veterans or novices . viutv also welcomes talents from different backgrounds and sectors , and encourages different genres and production parameters .\napart from exploring program formats from around the world , viutv intends to take its original program formats to the world . for example , its program format \u201cagora\u201d has successfully been distributed to japan . viutv will continue to produce more high - quality programs with a view to expanding the footprint of local creations beyond hong kong .\na soft launch of viutv is scheduled for the end of march next year and the public broadcast of channel 99 via frequency spectrum is expected in the following month . before the launch , the public may visit its official website ( urltoken ) and facebook page ( urltoken ) to keep abreast of its latest moves and view pre - launch programs .\namong the programs include travel with rivals , a self - produced programme to feature artists and celebrities traveling in pairs and expressing their innermost feelings throughout the journey .\nviutv will also air news and financial content , as well as sports , drama and cultural programmes .\nthe newcomer claims to establish itself as an open platform for creative individuals and teams from hong kong and elsewhere around the world who are interested in producing programming content with viutv through different forms of cooperation .\nviutv\u2019s cantonese digital channel will air on channel 99 . the station will have its test run in march 2016 and is expected to begin broadcasting in april .\nvisa has created its own newsroom to engage the media in asia pacific . . .\nthe campaign delivered a total of 17 , 081 , 338 impressions and 145 , 836 clicks across media to the campaign websites . . .\n\u201cwe truly want to create an impact with this campaign , and not just another cliche campaign which is created for photo opportuniti . .\nless than 50 % of hong kong ' s marketing , digital and creative talent would recommend their workplace to friends and families , with . ."]}
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", "topic": 30}], "title": "smith enterprise , inc .", "paragraphs": ["smith enterprise is also available on the smith enterprise , inc . facebook , smith enterprise , inc . twitter , smith enterprise , inc . youtube , smith enterprise , inc . googe plus , and smith enterprise , inc . blog . \u201d\n. 50 cal . vortex\u00ae flash suppressor / eliminators : smith enterprise , inc .\nsmith enterprise , inc . update - 09 / 08 / 09 - m14 forum\nsmith enterprise , inc . 1701 west 10th street , suite 14 tempe , arizona 85281\nthis site is dedicated to the smith enterprise , inc . crazy horse\u2122\u00ae squad designated marksman ( sdm ) and other smith enterprise military rifles .\n7 . 62mmm / . 30 cal . vortex\u00ae flash suppressor / eliminators : smith enterprise , inc .\ncopyright \u00a9 2005 + smith enterprise , inc . all rights reserved . vortex and crazy horse are registered trademarks , and wind talker , good iron , and pueblo are trademarks of smith enterprise inc . privacy policy\nhe told smith enterprise , inc . that he had in his possession some battle - worn wind talker sound suppressors made by smith enterprise from 2004 and wondered if there was anything smith enterprise could do to help clean them up .\nm14 / m1a vortex\u00ae flash eliminators , good iron muzzle brakes , wind talker suppressors : smith enterprise , inc .\nquestion : what do all of smith enterprise , inc . ' s angry and dissatisfied customers have in common ?\nsmith enterprise , inc . - m14 wire edm optical mount p / n 2006 - nsn 5855 - 01 - 506 - 5750 catalog\nsmith enterprise vortex flash hider 1 / 2\n- 28 thread with m22x1 . 0 outside thread for ops inc suppressor ar - 15 matte\nsmith enterprise good iron 7 . 62mm m14 muzzle brake | video | new product\nlegal privacy policy sitemap copyright \u00a9 1998 \u2013 2018 smith micro software , inc . all rights reserved .\nsmith enterprise , inc . - m14 extended wire edm mil std 1913 optical mount - nsn 1005 - 01 - 533 - 8160 p / n 2008 catalog\nbrownells - smith enterprise vortex ar - 15 / m16 tactical flash hider . for more information on smith enterprise vortex ar - 15 / m16 tactical flash hider , please visit urltoken\nsmith enterprise , inc . - m4 / m16 carry handle mil - std 1913 / stanag mount p / n1037 , nsn 1005 - 01 - 534 - 8696 catalog\nthis is a discussion on smith enterprise , inc . update - 09 / 08 / 09 within the the m14 forums , part of the m14 m1a forum category ; the day job is keeping me busy , a good thing nowadays , but i had a chance to get an update from smith enterprise , inc . as . . .\nfor over 40 years , smith enterprise , inc . ( sei ) has provided high caliber material support to the armed forces of the united states and to our allies .\nsmith said the entire enterprise cloud services market would be\nless developed\nwithout the ipad .\nsmith enterprise , inc . is a leupold \u00ae factory authorized distributor to government and law enforcement agencies , and will soon be carrying fine products from u . s . optics .\nvideo : see black enterprise business report\u2019s sonia alleyne\u2019s one - on - one interview with b . smith\ncrazy horse\u00ae is a registered trademark owned by smith enterprise , inc . and is used here by permission . direct connect\u00ae is a federally registered trademark and is used here by permission .\n\u00a9 2018 nordic marksman inc . all rights reserved . website design by nexttree .\ncanada issues trade - mark to smith enterprise for vortex \u00ae flash eliminator . view the document ( pdf )\nsmith enterprise is proud to offer in limited quantity , completely barreled and headspaced actions for the smith enterprise crazy horse rifle . upon receipt of a valid ffl , the customer will receive a smith enterprise receiver barreled with a smith enterprise barrel ( contour of their choice ) , and a stripped usgi bolt that has been properly headspaced to the barrel . the barrel will be m80ht finished and stamped with a matching serial number to the receiver .\nnew for 2014 , smith enterprise inc . ( sei ) continues to offer their popular good iron 7 . 62mm muzzle brake . scroll down to watch a video of this muzzle brake on a m14 .\nsmith ' s enterprise can take care of your tractor needs , everything from small 22hps to larger 100hps with cab .\nyou have reached smith enterprise , home of the smith vortex flash hider , sei m14 , m14 parts , m1a parts , socom 16 accessories , & m14 scope mount .\nsmith enterprise currently sells the wind talker sound suppressor to both the military and civilian markets . smith enterprise also sells the vortex flash hider , the good iron muzzle brake , m14 accessories , ar15 wrench , and several other weapon accessories and upgrades .\nsmith enterprise is a us government listed manufacturer , contract number gs - 07f - 0144x . sei products are also available from :\neffective 15 january 2007 , smith enterprise , inc . begins manufacturing certain key components under a highly advanced and extremely proprietary metallurgical process . this new development is being made available after a five - year in - house developmental cycle .\ntempe , ariz . , \u2013 - ( urltoken ) - smith enterprise , inc received a phone call from silver star recipient 1sg michael onstine of the 2 - 505th pir ( parachute infantry regiment ) in june of this year .\nthat ' s absolutely correct . gi receivers are never a problem . further , there are three and only three nsn - bearing mounts in the current fedlog specified for the m14 rifle . they are all smith enterprise , inc . products .\nsecond annual ' axon accelerate ' conference sells out , additional seats made available | axon enterprises , inc .\nclick here to read models inc . for more on b . smith and other former fashion models , including iman and tyra banks , who have excelled as entrepreneurs .\nthis is a discussion on smith enterprise installation instructions within the the m14 forums , part of the m14 m1a forum category ; smith enterprise m14 scope mount - the company web site urltoken has installation instructions for its scope mount . included in these instructions are directions for . . .\nsmith enterprise , inc . , of tempe , ariz . , has established itself through its m14 rifle modernization projects for various u . s . military units and through component sales and gunsmithing services aimed at the civilian market for semi - automatic clones .\nin the case of smith enterprise , its receiver , components and services are not inexpensive , but are among the best available at any price .\nsmith enterprise , inc . builds the crazy horse\u00ae sdm and other weapons for use by the us military in the war on terrorism . we are extremely proud of the three different rifle systems built by smith enterprise : the crazy horse\u00ae the mk14 , mod 0 enhanced battle rifle ( usn and usaf ) , and the m14k . as you can imagine , the availability of these rifles in the civilian sector is limited .\nthe smith enterprise good iron muzzle brake was designed by sei for extremely rapid follow - up shots with a 7 . 62mm nato caliber m14 service rifle .\nas specialists in the area of m14 rifle developement and retrofit , smith enterprise , inc . ( sei ) has provided material support to the us armed forces for over 40 years , as well as law enforcement and civilian areas , offering a wide variety of products and services including :\ncrane\u2019s original intent was to approve the best flash hider that will later be used as a mounting platform for smith enterprise mk48 wind talker sound suppressor . smith enterprise previously bid on a sound suppressor solicitation for the mk48 in 2010 and was beat by fn , who has no sound suppressor experience . fn has yet to produce its first sound suppressor for the navy and is still attempting to make an integral barrel sound suppressor \u2013 something that the military has tried to make for decades without success . smith enterprise is hopeful that the navy seals see the value in smith\u2019s products and will follow up with a sound suppressor purchase order . the smith enterprise sound suppressor for the mk48 is complete with testing and is ready for delivery .\nsmith enterprise also makes a blank firing adapter for the mk48 machine gun , which is a unique advantage for the navy seals should they want to train with blanks .\nno one in the industry can touch our track record with the armed forces for quality , pricing , innovation , and rapid turnaround . with our nation engaged in a global war on terror , smith enterprise , inc . is now principally structured to meet these wartime demands and those of our allies .\nb . smith ( second from left ) is congratulated by black enterprise business report host caroline clarke , girls inc . ceo joyce roche and black enteprise ceo earl\nbutch\ngraves jr . after receiving the legacy award at the 2010 women of power summit . ( photo by lonnie c . major )\nthe use of common imaging formats and easy - to - understand tools in knowledgelake and sharepoint has allowed s . j . smith to make its new enterprise content management solution an integral part of the larger enterprise . shradel notes that when the company deployed a new enterprise resource planning ( erp ) system , it was easy to integrate with the knowledgelake and sharepoint software .\nhere is the story on it . smith enterprise upgrades battle - worn sound suppressors for silver star recipient in the 82nd airborne http : / / smithenterpriseinc . blogspot . co . . .\nsmith has a different view about feeling pressure from microsoft , notably office 365 .\nmanufacturer suggests using a m22x1 . 0 thread protector ( product # 672293 ) when an ops inc sound suppressor is not installed on the flash hider .\nyou can call it enterprise software that doesn ' t suck ,\nqueisser joked . ghods laughed along ,\nyes , and so next we want to build an enterprise platform that doesn ' t suck .\ntempe , ariz . , \u2013 - ( urltoken ) - smith enterprise received a purchase order from the navy seals for 400 each of their premium vortex flash hiders for the mk48 machine gun .\nlevie and smith went back to washington that summer to build the platform , and the company , from the smith family ' s attic . but smith was reluctant to dive in head first , returning to duke \u2014 at least for the following fall semester .\nthat is when smith got the call from 1sg onstine with the 2 - 505th .\nsmith enterprise receives contract from special operations command for . 50 cal . vortex\u252c\u00ab flash eliminator . 50 cal . vortex\u252c\u00ab flash suppressor declared number one flash suppressor on the market . click here to view document .\nthat shift toward the enterprise also helped elevate box above the crowded startup field . timing didn ' t hurt either .\nfor a deeper dive into how to solve the enterprise communications crisis with an open cloud strategy read the full report .\nnot only did smith enterprise clean them up , but they replaced all of the baffles inside with the patented triaxial baffle system as well as replace the coupler , the end cap , and the vortex flash hider it mounts on . smith also gave the suppressors a new paint job to milspec standards .\nsmith & wesson contracts with sei for vortex flash eliminators , p / n # 1001v .\naxon , the\naxon delta\nlogo , axon network , smart weapons , taser , and urltoken are trademarks of axon enterprise , inc . , some of which are registered in the u . s . and other countries . for more information , visit urltoken . all rights reserved .\nsmith enterprise - vortex flash hiders , good iron muzzle brakes , wind talker sound suppressors , ar15 , m14 , ar10 , m1a , m1 garand , ak47 , . 50 cal , m240 , m4 , m249 .\nsmith enterprise - vortex flash hiders , good iron muzzle brakes , wind talker sound suppressors - ar15 , m14 , ar10 , m1a , m1 garand , ak47 , . 50 cal , m240 , m4 , , m249 .\nwell , one could look at the situation that way . another way to look at it would be friendly competition . based on what i know , i can honestly say that i am not aware of any collaborative effort between thrustline manufacturing ( ogden , ut ) and smith enterprise , inc . ( tempe , az ) on m14 parts or any other project . from what i do know , i would say it is the opposite . they are separate efforts . for example , thrustline manufacturing states on its web site that its m14 operating rod is machined in utah . smith enterprise , inc . uses three shops to machine its operating rods , 1 ) richard smith ' s business in carson city , nv 2 ) ron smith ' s cousin ' s machine shop in california ( specializing in nascar racing car parts ) and 3 ) ron ' s uncle ' s shop ( currently manufacturing m16 bolts and bolt carriers ) which i don ' t believe is utah .\nthis week on the urban business roundtable , ubr producer angelique westerfield speaks with b . smith , the trailblazing fashion model who has since become an entrepreneurial role model . earlier this year , b . smith was recognized with a legacy award at the black enterprise women of power summit . check the following links to get more of b . smith ' s insights and to learn more about her path to success .\nus government and law enforcement work orders \u2013 smith enterprise , incorporated ( sei ) announces in collaboration with springfield armory , incorporated ( sai ) , effective 02 february 2006 , that all us government and law enforcement shop work requests to springfield armory , incorporated pertaining to us government or le - owned usgi m14 rifles will be referred to smith enterprise , incorporated . official end users of the m14 rifle are also encouraged to contact sei , directly .\nsmith enterprise m14 scope mount - the company web site urltoken has installation instructions for its scope mount . included in these instructions are directions for adjustment of the scope mount to minimize elevation and windage adjustments with the scope turrets . replacement bolts and set scews are available from smith enterprise , inc . this is what i read from a m14 scope mount faq . i look at the sei website and did not see any direction for adjusting the scope mount . if you have a copy of the instruction showing how elevation and windage can be adjusted with the scope mount , please post it here . thank you very much .\nsmith micro announces above market $ 7 . 0 million private placement offering of common stock and warrants\nfollowing up on a recommendation by rsm mcgladrey , a business and tax consulting firm and microsoft certified partner specializing in enterprise it solutions , s . j . smith decided to deploy a knowledgelake solution and windows sharepoint services from microsoft .\ngetting into the enterprise tech market at relatively young ages , both levie and hamid had something to prove , indirectly forging a professional bond .\nsmith packed all of his stuff into boxes , went to fedex , and shipped it all back home to the west coast . smith talked with his parents and the university dean about his decision after the fact .\nqueisser and levie shared one garage , and ghods got one for himself . smith nabbed the actual bedroom .\neven years later , both smith and levie look back at jumping over the series b hurdle with humility .\nthis rifle is the stuff of legend . it uses crazy horse\u00ae technology coupled with a short barrel and optimized gas system . barrel length can be as short at 13 1 / 2 inches . the barrel is then unitized with a muzzle brake which renders the overall barrel length at slightly over 16 inches . the gas system was originally designed by smith enterprise using the gas system from the m60 general purpose machinegun . early models were built by smith enterprise and lafrance industries . click here for more about the m14k\nle ! i got the feeling mr . smith forgot more about m1as than most know . based on a conversati\nsince the 1970s , smith enterprise , inc . has been providing mounts for rifle - scopes and the acog . this experience extends to the military and law enforcement agencies as well as the civilian world . using a three point picatinny design , the mount is channeled so that the iron sights can be utilized as well . also , this mount uses design clamps to the charger guide dovetail and to the receiver mount lug as well without the need for any type of modification .\nso , you ' re looking for smith enterprise rings , mounts & bases ? you ' ll find the best selection and prices everyday at brownells . com . here you ' ll find 6 smith enterprise rings , mounts & bases , the best selection online , ranging in price from $ 75 . 99 to $ 304 . 99 . our excellent selection of gun parts and gunsmith tools , along with our unwavering commitment to the best prices and customer service , has made us the number one online retailer in the industry . we ' re so convinced you ' ll be happy with all our smith enterprise rings , mounts & bases that we offer a 100 % customer satisfaction guarantee . if you ' re not completely satisfied with your purchase let us know so we can make it right . shop our inventory of smith enterprise rings , mounts & bases and place your order on the web or over the phone . we ' re here to provide you with all the gun parts and gunsmith tools and information you need , so - if you don ' t find what you ' re looking for online - give us a call !\nthis week on the urban business roundtable , ubr producer angelique westerfield speaks with b . smith , the trailblazing fashion model who has since become an entrepreneurial role model . the first black model to grace the cover of mademoiselle magazine in 1976 , b . smith turned style into her entrepreneurial brand . in addition to her acclaimed b . smith restaurants in new york city ; sag harbor , n . y . ; and washington , d . c . , for nearly a decade she hosted her own nationally syndicated television show , b . smith style . the founder and chief creative officer of b . smith enterprises is the designer of a housewares line available at the retailer bed bath & beyond and the first african american to have her furniture line sold by a national retail chain . earlier this year , b . smith was recognized with a legacy award at the black enterprise women of power summit . check the following links to get more of b . smith\u2019s insights and to learn more about her path to success :\ncompatible with ops inc silencer mount m22x1 . 0 , including m4 - s mbs , m4 - m mbs , 12th model spr mbs , 14th model cqb mbs , 15th model cqb mbs and 16th model cqb mbs silencers .\nsmith added ,\nit was a rational jump that we did . we saw a sort of pattern below us .\ndavid mario smith is the founder and principal at inflow analysis . mr . smith is a gartner veteran of over 16 years , and an it industry professional with 20 years of experience in the collaboration and workplace technology markets , having helped thousands of enterprises with their collaboration and workplace strategies . mr . smith\u2019s career spans from being a senior analyst at gartner to research director and lead analyst at aragon research . mr . smith focuses on how technology can enable people by coming into the flow of how they work . mr . smith helps organizations develop effective , people - centric strategies for technology enabling business processes . read more >\nwe report , you decide : the smith enterprise vortex flash eliminator on the m240 machine gun \u2013 night aerial gunnery if it the vortex was good enough to steal , then way isn ' t the military getting these from us ? the solider is coming out on the short end as usual .\nsei m14 barstock receiver smith enterprise inc . is proud to offer our superior smith m14 receiver , machined from a solid block of 8620 barstock . we have been manufacturing m14 receivers since 1984 and are the leader in the m14 billet manufacturing arena . machined to exacting usgi tolerances as per the original prints , smith receivers undergo a stringent heat - treating process that culminates in a proprietary cryogenic treatment process , allowing the receiver to have uniform molecular structure in the crystals of the material , resulting in superior strength and hardness . each receiver undergoes a meticulous hand - deburr / finish which results in an heirloom - quality receiver that is built not only for the rigors of combat , but also to be passed down through generations . the final stage of production is a mil - spec black parkerized finish .\nbefore smith\u2019s book , countries were hesitant to trade with other countries , unless it benefited them . however , smith argued that a free exchange should be created , as both sides trading become better off . this led to the increase in imports and exports and countries judging their value accordingly . smith also argued for a limited government . he wanted to see a hands - off government and legislation conducive an open and free market . smith did see the government responsible for some sectors , however , including education and defense .\nthis is a discussion on smith enterprise reciever ? within the the m14 forums , part of the m14 m1a forum category ; ted is right , there is information that we are not aware of . the following is from the 03 / 31 / 08 version of the third edition of m14 . . .\nthe ideas that became associated with smith became the foundation of the classical school of economics and gave him a place in history as the father of economics . concepts smith pioneered , such as the invisible hand and the division of labor serve are now quintessential economic theories . smith died on july 19 , 1790 , at age 67 but the ideas he promoted live on in the form of contemporary economic research and institutes like the adam smith institute . in 2007 , the bank of england placed his image on the \u00a320 note .\nsmith added it was a\na pretty quick and easy conversation because it felt like the right thing for both of us .\nlowe ' s companies , inc . 1000 lowe ' s blvd . mooresville , nc 28117 . view our privacy and security statement . \u00a9 2016 lowe ' s . lowe ' s , and gable mansard design are registered trademarks of lf , llc .\nwith its knowledgelake solution in place , s . j . smith has improved core business processes surrounding the storage and accessing of customer orders and invoices . the knowledgelake software combined with sharepoint provides a fast , simple way to make electronic documents available throughout the company . the tight integration of the products extends to other enterprise software , turning the knowledgelake solution into a seamless , integrated part of a larger enterprise system . and the indexing and search capabilities delivered by knowledgelake help employees quickly find and access important customer information .\naccuweather enterprise solutions translates weather warnings , forecasts , and weather impact information into actionable business insight to drive improved organizational performance \u2014 producing higher revenues and / or lower costs with reduced risk .\ns . j . smith co . , inc . , is a family - owned company that provides welding and other industrial supplies and services to businesses in the midwest . founded in 1950 , the company operates from 13 locations in iowa , illinois , missouri , and indiana . its services and products include safety and industrial supplies , high purity specialty gas manufacturing , welder repair , resistance , spot welding and a welder training program that is used by s . j . smith customers to educate , certify , and upgrade their welding capabilities .\ns . j . smith co . , inc . , has a long history of providing customers in the midwest with welding and other industrial supplies and services . to streamline the way orders and invoices are stored and accessed , the company deployed knowledgelake capture and windows sharepoint services from microsoft . the solution makes it fast and easy for employees to find and read documents , helping them work more effectively .\ncoming from an owner . anytime an owner takes the time himself to talk to customers is a big plus with me as i always seem to get some worker that doesn ' t know anything except what is written on there script . i can ' t wait to get my hands on an m14k . . . ron and smith enterprise\nbushnell butler creek butt lite cdm gear cetacea champion cj weapons coda evolution crkt knives cross tac di optical dpm systems technologies dueck defense egw - evolution gun works elcan combat scopes elftmann tactical elite tactical systems elzetta eotech ergo grips fenix flashlights geissele ghillie suit ghost inc . grip pod\nthe sbr ( smith battle rifle ) gas piston has been developed for the demands of 21st century warfare , and is superior to the issue versions .\nother economists built on smith ' s work to solidify classical economic theory , which would become the dominant school of economic thought through the great depression .\nthe initial corporate clientele included crocs , procter & gamble , and sony . but , box was still going through growing pains from honing its vision from a consumer company to an explicitly enterprise software company .\nafter arriving at duke university in durham , north carolina , smith had realized that business , and entrepreneurship specifically , was the route he wanted to pursue .\n* this share class has performance data calculated prior to the inception date , 2010 - 05 - 13 . this is based upon a simulated / extended track record , using the track record of smith & williamson enterprise a ( isin : ie00b5nkvn18 ) , and is in accordance with morningstar\u2019s extended performance methodology paper . to find out more about this , click here .\nlevie , the bright - eyed young chief executive with patches of grey hair , has strolled into a third - floor conference room at the headquarters of box , the enterprise software company he co - founded .\nthis rifle is built according to us naval surface warfare specifications . smith enterprise is sole source justified\nfor these rifles . this rifle utilizes all of the precision equipment of the army version , but is equipped with the sage international stock . currently the navy and the air force pj use this rifle . for more about this rifle . click here for more on the mk14 modo\nwith quicklink mobile , smith micro evolved its offering for 2g and 3g data networks and launched its first large - scale mobile network deployment with verizon wireless in 2001 .\ns . j . smith provides welding supplies and other industrial products and services to business customers in the central midwest . the company is based in davenport , iowa .\nsmith and levie met as classmates at islander middle school in mercer island , washington , a suburb southeast of seattle , and then went to mercer island high school together .\neven back then he started getting me interested in entrepreneurship ,\nsmith recalled .\nhe was much more interested in technology [ than business ] back then .\nwhile clarifying that boxworks is a\ncustomer and developer event ,\nsmith hinted that box might be adding a specific developer event to the mix as soon as this year .\nthe ability to tag images with metadata allows the s . j . smith staff to search through tens of thousands of images easily to find specific documents . notes jill hutcherson , office manager for s . j . smith : \u201cthe variety of ways we can search for a document , and the speed of the searches , is a huge benefit . \u201d\ncrazy horse\u00ae rifles are available to the civilian sector on a very limited first - come - first - served basis . i occasionally have one from my personal collection available . due to military obligations , cmith enterprise , inc . has ceases taking any civilian guns in formmodification . if you want to purchase a vortex\u00ae suppressor with the direct connect\u00ae tm for your crazy horse\u00ae rifle , they are available separately . the cost is $ 1000 plus taxes and transfer fees . click here for more information about the suppressor . click here for a video of the suppressor in action .\nin october 2013 , levie told me that the ipo climate is a\nvery good kind of market right now for enterprise software companies ,\npointing to recent successful debuts by the likes of workday , splunk , and palo alto networks .\nless than 24 hours before smith was going to board a plane back to seattle for winter break , a phone call with levie turned out to be decisive for both of them .\nmoreover , unless otherwise noted , the crazy horse\u00ae rifles all use the lrb forged receiver . these receivers are generally accepted as being the best commercial receiver available today . the only better receiver available is the smith enterprise receiver and those are extremely difficult to find . when you compare all the features , you will quickly see that the crazy hors\u00ae rifle is not only the best m14 rifle available today , but represents great value .\nsome may be surprised to learn that in this book , smith , notoriously known as the \u201cfather of capitalism , \u201d discusses charity and human ethics extensively in this first book . while much of the philosophy behind smith ' s work is based on self - interest and maximizing return ,\nthe theory of moral sentiments ,\nwas a treatise about how human communication relies on sympathy . the book extensively explored ideas such as morality and human sympathy . in the book , smith argued that people are self - interested but naturally like to help others .\nlooking at how long box ' s strength will endure in the long run , gillett suggested a few different roadmaps , including the possibility of being acquired by a larger enterprise software provider ( perhaps even a player at the level of an sap or a salesforce . com ) after an ipo . he also hinted that box ' s current strategy of focusing on the enterprise , which is arguably its biggest differentiator from the likes of dropbox and other growing cloud storage services , might not be enough .\nonce again , smith was more measured in his evaluation , noting that an ipo should serve as\nanother milestone in what is going to be a very long game for us .\nthe contract ( h92240 - 13 - p - 0250 ) awarded was the first contract award after many years of rigorous testing of the mk48 vortex flash hider by crane naval surface warfare center . crane was so impressed with the mk48 , it awarded smith enterprise a national stock number ( 1005 - 01 - 600 - 8577 ) and also safety certified the device . crane naval surface warfare center is the contracting division for the navy seals .\nto scan the documents , s . j . smith uses a fujitsu fi - 6670 , a high - speed , duplex - capable document scanner that lets the company scan about 90 pages per minute , nearly triple the volume of the old system . during the scanning process , knowledgelake capture lets s . j . smith establish templates for the different types of documents being scanned .\nin short , smith argues that the division of labor and specialization produces prosperity . \u201cit is the great multiplication of the productions of all the different arts , in consequence of the division of labor , which occasions , in a well - governed society , that universal opulence which extends itself to the lowest ranks of the people , \u201d states smith in \u201cthe wealth of nations .\nbut much like levie and smith , hamid had his work cut out for him in proving to his bosses that box was worth the investment . for starters , hamid noted that enterprise software like this wasn ' t on the radar yet . additionally , hamid jokingly lamented that box actually had\nrevenue\nback in 2007 , which he explained wasn ' t a\ngreat\nword during the peak of the web 2 . 0 era .\ni probably spent more time talking with aaron than i did with my family at that stage , so we stayed in pretty close contact when we went off to school ,\nsmith noted .\n\u201cthe knowledgelake search capabilities and metadata associated with the documents allows s . j . smith to access information quicker , which in turn helps our employees provide customers with better service , \u201d says shradel .\nsmith said it is here where box has been able to solve a burning pain point that cios across all industries are trying desperately to remedy . slowly but surely , there has been a noticeable shift toward more willingness , even\nexcitement and energy ,\nas smith puts it , among businesses in moving to the cloud . smith maintained a somewhat conservative analysis though , saying we ' re still in the early stages of seeing adoption , and that there are still\nalways\ngoing to be many slower - moving it departments and cios , especially when it comes to regulated industries like healthcare and financial services .\nsmith micro now offers a comprehensive portfolio of wireless solutions that enable wireless carriers to build stronger relationships with subscribers , while also maximizing average revenue per user ( arpu ) through value - added services like digital lifestyle solutions and premium messaging services . in addition , smith micro ' s well - known graphics solutions provide powerful tools to digital artists of all skill sets and experience levels , from amateur hobbyists to professional animators and illustrators .\nbox as a platform and company was born in 2005 , but even that was well after the establishment of the friendship between levie and his co - founder and box ' s chief financial officer , dylan smith .\ni have an idea of which country this is based on the discussion i had with ron smith . the u . s . department of state is still reviewing the paperwork so i ' ll just keep quiet .\nif you are concerned about the price , it may be useful to compare these rifles with the white feather rifle made by springfield armory , inc . these rifles generally sell for approximately $ 5000 . the crazy horse\u00ae rifle does not have any commercial cast components and is equipped with the leupold scope which the military specifies . these scopes cost at least $ 1000 , with some models being more .\nsmith is most famous for his 1776 - piece ,\nthe wealth of nations ,\nbut his first major treatise ,\nthe theory of moral sentiments ,\nreleased in 1759 created many ideas still practiced today .\non a blustery afternoon in november 2013 , i had the chance to catch up with smith and levie and witness their camaraderie in person . instead of the icy stereotype in which co - founders of the most successful startups are usually not on speaking terms outside the office ( or maybe even in the office ) , smith and levie ' s friendship looks stronger than ever , with levie comparing the decision to quit school to jumping off a cliff .\nultimately through the ideas presented in\nthe wealth of nations ,\nsmith changed the import / export business , created the concept of what is now known as gross domestic product ( gdp ) and argued for free exchange .\nmore than 20 years ago , the company produced semi - automatic m14 - type receivers\u2014machined by ron smith and his father , richard , from forged billet and investment cast 8620 steel\u2014that became highly regarded among highpower service rifle competitors .\ng6a2 - sbv with 22x1 mm rh o . d . thread with 1 / 2 - 28 i . d . thread vortex , nsn 1005 - 01 - 591 - 5825 heat treated same as all other vortex ' s and used by canadian special forces . for use with sei sound moderator or ops inc sound suppressor . thread protector , pn # 1001 - sbv sold separately . see next item below .\nmoreover , the m14 uscg / navy muzzle brake is not compatible with the sei wind talker m14dc sound suppressor , which must be used with the vortex dc flash eliminator . it installs with a castle nut . the suggested retail price for the smith enterprise good iron 7 . 62mm m14 uscg / navy muzzle brake is $ 145 . also listed under the good iron family is the good iron . 338 lapua muzzle brake , good iron m1 garand brake , and much more . see below for specifications of the 7 . 62mm m14 muzzle brake .\nin the case of someone who grew up in a big enterprise software company , box chief operating officer dan levin touted that younger hires help the senior management better understand what ' s going on with the latest cutting edge stuff and how to think about the ways the next generations of workers are going to behave .\ncrazy horse\u00ae rifles are equipped exactly as if built for the us government . in the event you live in occupied territory where liberty does not exist ( california , illinois , mass , new jersey , etc ) and which do not permit standard capacity magazines , flash hiders , bayonet lugs , or silencers , you may still be able to purchase a crazy horse\u00ae rifle . this rifle does have a vortex\u00ae flash hider , however , that flash hider can be replaced by a smith enterprise muzzle break which is extremely effective and legal in many of the occupied territories\ndespite going to college on opposite sides of the country , levie and smith kept in touch frequently , primarily via email and instant messenger . the two would meet up in person from time - to - time back in seattle during school breaks .\nour . 260 remington smith - hart m14 barrel is ready to go . we shot it both suppressed and unsuppressed . these barrels will be made when the order is placed . they are 416 stainless , each barrel is hand lapped . . .\nthe only difference between the civilian and military rifles is the select fire capability . military rifles are made using usgi military receivers which have the select fire lug on the receiver . while this is blocked to permit semi - automatic fire only , it is still classified as a machinegun . the civilian rifles are made using a receiver made by lrb . a very limited number of rifles are made using a smith enterprise receiver . it is worth noting that none of these rifles have rear lugs because when built on the crazy horse\u00ae fiberglass stock , a rear lug is not necessary .\nthe consumerization of it is driven by consumer devices , but you still have to have enterprise applications on those devices ,\nlevie explained .\nwhat we found was the best mix was the ipad , the new form factor that could let people do entirely new things in the enterprise that weren ' t possible before . a doctor can pull up a medical image , a construction worker can pull up the plans for the construction site , and we realized they would need new types of software to make that happen . that consumer grade software wasn ' t going to be enough to allow them to really pull out the kinds of workflows and business scenarios that they needed .\nwith that money , box was finally able to get real marketing momentum going by october 2005 as well as more engineers . but even at the beginning of december 2005 , smith still seemed like he was on the fence about where all this was going .\nbox has grown rapidly since it was established , from offering a simple cloud storage service to hosting an all - inclusive enterprise platform for workplace collaboration to content management and editing . the los altos , california - based business has inked deals to integrate its portfolio with some of the biggest brands in tech including google , salesforce . com , and netsuite .\n\u201cwe found that knowledgelake\u2019s integration with microsoft sharepoint was the easiest solution we could deploy for our enterprise content management , \u201d says shradel . \u201csharepoint addressed our need to provide a searchable library interface that displays scanned images in a non - proprietary , web - compatible format . compared to the competition , knowledgelake shined in all the areas we looked at . \u201d\nthe knowledgelake solution is significantly easier and faster to use than the prior document imaging solution at s . j . smith . it adds speed and efficiency to tasks that used to be time - consuming , enabling employees to redirect their time and efforts to other duties .\nwhen ron smith , president of smith enterprise was asked about this he stated , \u201cthis is a no brainer . for what 1sg onstine did for his men and this country , the least we could do was get their suppressors upgraded for them . these sound suppressors they have are quite the find . imagine how many battles they went through over the last 9 years ? there must have easily been tens of thousands of rounds fired through them and many of fine fighting men must have taken these suppressors on and off their rifles over the years . they were in as good a shape as when we first sent them off , just needed to have the carbon cleaned off . we wanted 1sg and his men to have our new light weight coupler , our new baffles , our new end cap , and our new vortex . we want these heroes to have the best we have to offer them . \u201d\nit gave us pause for concern because google can just eat your lunch ,\nhamid said plainly . smith also recalled when google was working on a storage service around the same time box held its series a round , remembering the project codename as\nplatypus .\nadam smith was an 18th - century philosopher renowned as the father of modern economics , and a major proponent of laissez - faire economic policies . in his first book ,\nthe theory of moral sentiments ,\nsmith proposed the idea of the invisible hand\u2014the tendency of free markets to regulate themselves by means of competition , supply and demand , and self - interest . smith is also known for his theory of compensating wage differentials , meaning that dangerous or undesirable jobs tend to pay higher wages to attract workers to these positions , but he is most famous for his 1776 book :\nan inquiry into the nature and causes of the wealth of nations .\nread on to learn about how this scottish philosopher argued against mercantilism to become the father of modern free trade and the creator of the concept now known as gdp .\nthe fund aims to achieve positive returns on a rolling 12 months basis , with low risk and low volatility expected , primarily through the use of equities and cfds . the fund invests primarily in the united kingdom . the fund\u2019s proposition is that it is a ucits iiii uk long / short fund , that aims to achieve a target return of 10 - 12 % per annum irrespective of market conditions although this is not guaranteed . the fund is a ucits scheme ( fsa recognised ) launched on 15 january 2010 with the transfer of assets from the cayman - domiciled smith & williamson enterprise fund . the unregulated scheme was launched on 3 april 2006 .\nsmith\u2019s 1776 work ,\nan inquiry into the nature and causes of the wealth of nations ,\nalso shortened as\nthe wealth of nations ,\ndocumented industrial development in europe . while critics note that smith didn ' t invent many of the ideas that he wrote about , he was the first person to compile and publish them in a format designed to explain them to the average reader of the day . as a result , he is responsible for popularizing many of the ideas that underpin the school of thought that became known as classical economics .\nout of all the company ' s i have got parts from . i put smith at the top . i have a m14 in a sage stock from them and i have to say the fit and finish is top of the line . you get what you pay for . thanks\nlack of interoperability has always been a major roadblock to enterprise communications and collaboration as the disparate platforms are proprietary and therefore cannot talk to each other . unified communications and collaboration ( ucc ) offerings have failed to give users full contextual collaboration , or even provide much native integration or interoperability with other platforms and systems . this has especially hampered external collaboration with business partners and customers .\nwith enterprises now flooded with application proliferation and fragmentation , it becomes difficult to manage and govern securely . the interoperability problem rears its head again with disparate collaboration applications . there is valuable interaction data in all of these application silos , but much of it is inaccessible . it cannot be reliably curated , leveraged by other apps , or fed back into enterprise workflows for subsequent reuse .\nthe crazy horse\u00ae concept for military applications was first explored in 2003 by smith enterprise in conjunction with ( picatinny arsenal and the army infantry school , ) the original concept was to develop a semi - automatic precision rifle which employed used the 7 . 62x51 cartridge . the rifle was to be capable of 1 moa or better . the 7 . 62 round is a proven caliber for precision rifle applications and is readily available . there exists plentiful supplies of the m118lr ammunition in inventories and this round is approved for military operations under the laws of armed conflict under the geneva convention . finally , a plentiful reserve of rifles suited for this use ( the m14 ) exists .\nused by us armed forces worldwide , the us dept of homeland security and law enforcement agencies across the nation , the vortex flash hider features a patented 15 degree , right hand helical flute design that effectively eliminates muzzle flash . machined from ordnance grade 8620 steel and finished with a mil - spec phosphate , the vortex is a self - tightening flash suppressor that will not loosen or shift position under sustained fire . the new g6a3 vortex comes equipped with a grooved exterior for less contact surface and reduced carbon build up , making the removal sound suppressors easier . compatible with gemtech halo and smith enterprise / fisher quick attach / detach direct connect ( dc ) silencers . notes :\nby the late \u201890s , dial - up internet access was being replaced by cable internet , dsl and wireless broadband technologies , due to the substantially higher speeds and reliability they afforded . this change led smith micro to re - apply its network connection expertise to new wireless and mobility applications .\nsix cap screws and double clamp bolts with 1\u20442 ' ' ' ' nuts , solidly lock scope , rings and base into one unit . prevents large objective 30mm scopes from slipping under recoil on . 50 bmg rifles . povides clearance for 56mm objective scopes . square cross bolts provide secure , ring - to - base contact with excellent return to zero . wire edm cut from bar stock and stress relieved . fits picatinny rails only . mfg : smith enterprise specs : 4140 steel , parkerized , matte finish . rc 35 . fits 30mm dia . scope tubes . . 685 ' ' ' ' ( 17 . 4mm ) high from top of base to inside bottom of ring .\nthe year after levie and smith packed up and shipped off to usc and duke , respectively , queisser enrolled at western washington university . ghods followed levie to usc to study engineering . queisser dropped out of school after a year and a half after levie convinced him to join in on launching box .\nlaissez - faire philosophies , such as minimizing the role of government intervention and taxation in the free markets , and the idea that an\ninvisible hand\nguides supply and demand are among the key ideas smith ' s writing is responsible for promoting . these ideas reflect the concept that each person , by looking out for him or herself , inadvertently helps to create the best outcome for all .\nit is not from the benevolence of the butcher , the brewer , or the baker , that we can expect our dinner , but from their regard to their own interest ,\nsmith wrote ."]}
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( allied chemical canada , ltd . )\nallied chemical corporation sec petition [ 1 . 2 mb ( 2 pages ) ]\nlisting : allied chemical corporation is listed as an atomic weapons eployer under theeeoicpa .\nin 1981 allied chemical changed its name to allied corporation and in 1983 it purchased bendix corporation , an aerospace and automotive firm . by 1984 bendix operations represented 50 percent of allied ' s income , while oil and gas generated 38 percent . in 1985 allied continued to diversify by merging with signal companies , a manufacturer of engineered materials for the aerospace and automotive industries . the company now became allied - signal corporation . this merger had the affect of making aerospace allied - signal ' s largest business sector .\nwhen you ' re drilling large and deep holes , allied machine has the answers .\nwe are allied universal corporation \u2013 a florida - based company started over . . .\nsince its founding in 1954 , the employees of allied universal corporation made . . .\nat allied universal corporation , our commitment to quality is evident in every . . .\nallied supreme corp . is committed to providing a wide range of services , in the expansion of interpersonal interaction and improves the welfare policy on the continuous efforts to enable employees to relax through the realization . . . . . .\ntanks of the pvs corp . tower in the background was part of a now demolished oil refinery located nearby . photo ca . 2000 . urltoken\nyou are now subscribed to emails from allied electronics . you will hear from us soon !\nthe allied knight f - 125 is a vtvm with a 4 . 5 inch meter .\nnow , allied infotech utilizes technological advancements to serve its customers in the evolving market place .\nall workers at allied chemical corp . plant who were monitored or should have been monitored while they were working in any of the following : feed materials building , sodium removal , uranium recovery building , sampling plant , laboratory building , ore storage locations\nallied supreme corp . ( asc ) dedicates ourselves to the development & application in fluoropolymer ( teflon ) industry . we are able to offer a series of total solutions for all chemical system design & integration needs even . . . . . .\nthe new company will retire the name alliedsignal , which was created in 1985 when the allied corp . merged with the signal cos . bossidy said it was hard to part with his company ' s name , but that honeywell has brand recognition .\n\u201callied chemical and dye corp . was involved in research and development and small pilot - scale operations on uranium recovery from a phosphoric acid plant . former aec employees estimated that , at most , only a few pounds of uranium concentrate were produced . \u201d\nwestern allied is the design build contractor that helped the electrical training institute achieve net zero plus .\nplant is owned by honeywell international inc . , a successor to allied chemical , later alliedsignal .\nin 1983 , allied purchased bendix , a manufacturer of aerospace equipment and automotive parts . this proved a lucrative venture , as by 1984 bendix was generating 50 percent of allied ' s income .\n, 399 , 33 s . ct . 780 , 57 l . ed . 1232 ; united states v . general petroleum corp . , d . c . ,\nin the digital library you can view , download , and share the literature detailing allied machine products .\nwestern allied corporation has been an industry leader in mechanical contracting in the los angeles basin for generations .\nthe allied knight f - 140 is a 32 range vom with a 4 . 5 inch meter .\nthe north face depends on the unsurpassed quality of allied down to help its customers never stop exploring .\nin 1985 , allied merged with signal companies , adding to the aerospace manufacturing division and creating a juggernaut in the industry . with the addition of signal ' s garrett division to the bendix side of allied ' s business , aerospace became the largest business segment of allied - signal ( the new corporate identity ) .\nduring world war i , germany controlled much of the world\u2019s chemical industry , causing a worldwide shortage of such commodities as dyes and drugs . to combat this problem , barrett and four other american chemical companies merged to form the allied chemical & dye corporation in 1920 . allied instantly become one of the largest companies in the world and was poised to lend its industrial might to america\u2019s national defense , if necessary . paving materials were handled by the barrett division of allied chemical & dye corp .\nharmon colors plant , haledon , nj ca . 1960 acquired by allied chemical in 1959 . click to enlarge\nsee all the patents that have made allied machine a worldwide leader in metal - cutting tools and solutions .\none of the reasons for eddie bauer\u2019s 92 - year history is its 25 - year partnership with allied .\nwith multiple locations worldwide , allied continues to position itself to better serve the customer . see our locations here .\nthe eeoicpa was passed in 2000 . it provides compensation to workers who became ill as a result of their employment manufacturing nuclear weapons in the usa , as well as their spouses , children , and grandchildren . allied chemical corp . plant eeoicpa coverage is available for qualified former workers and their families .\nif your application can ' t be satisfied with standard tooling , allied can special engineer any product for your solution .\nwe are passionate about engineering holemaking and finishing solutions for our customers . learn more about allied machine and our history .\nthe accp was also known as general chemical division , allied signal metropolis plant , and was later purchased by honeywell .\n) , the leading aircraft maker in the united states ; allied also supplies parts to europe ' s airbus industrie .\nas a customer of allied building products , take advantage of our vendor specials . also look for tax credits and rebates .\nthe allied knight s - 295 is a wired , two - way intercom system . it was available as a kit .\nallied chemical is an awe facility from 1959 - march 1 , 2011 so workers are eligible to file part b claims .\nexcellent down quality and dedication to environmental and animal rights issues are why helly hansen considers allied a quality company and partner .\nallied industrial corp . , ltd is one of the largest and long - established disperse dye chemical supplier and an ipo company in taiwan . in the worldwide market , allied ' s products are distributed over 40 countries and is renowned for credibility , reliability , best service and technical support . allied joined the bluesign\u00ae system as a chemical supplier in 2011 because we recognize that social responsibility for the environment , safety , and resource conservation is significant . through bluesign\u00ae system , allied not only builds solid and close relationship with our clients but also implements environmental friendly process . bluesign\u00ae system also provides chemical manufactures dedicated support of the enormous knowledge of safety and environmental protection processes , furthermore , enhance competitiveness of our dye products .\nallied participates in several open houses throughout the year . see our tools in action on machine tools using the latest technological advancements .\nthe allied knight f - 119 is an in - circuit capacitance checker . it was available as a kit . . . .\nnowadays , allied is one of the world ' s leading chemical companies and we driving and making our efforts for sustainable development .\nallied opened a synthetic ammonia plant near hopewell , virginia , in 1928 , becoming the world ' s leading producer of ammonia . by the end of the 1920s , allied was doing a thriving business and selling basic chemicals to the rest of american industry .\nallied\u2019s bluesign\u00ae approval means our down is produced in a safe , sustainable way that protects the environment , our workers and you .\nfrom demonstrations to actual hands - on involvement , you will learn everything you need to know about allied ' s high performance products .\nallied radio corp . ; 833 west jackson boulevard , chicago , illinois - trade names : knight ( knight international ) , lincoln , polydyne , roamer , wextark . 1931 arc - catalog shows the following addresses : for\nchicago sales\n711 w . lake street and for\ngeneral offices\n1903 , pershing rd . both in chicago , ill .\nallied corporation began as the material production company of northern ohio paving . they operated several asphalt plants and a sand and gravel mine . when northern ohio paving joined the shelly company in 2000 , allied retained its existing business and took in all of shelly\u2019s plants and mines .\naerospace was now allied - signal ' s largest sector . in mid - 1991 , with new leadership in many key businesses , allied - signal began taking bold actions to become more efficient , increase productivity , and position the company as a global competitive force . the allied - signal name was changed to alliedsignal in 1993 to reinforce a one - company image and signify the full integration of all of its businesses .\nview the upcoming trade shows allied machine will be attending . check the locations and dates to see if we will be exhibiting near you .\nwestern allied has been building hvac systems for over 55 years . nobody does it better . let us get it right the first time .\nyou are being redirected to glazer properties and urltoken which manages all first allied corporation properties . if you are not automatically redirected click here .\n' ' allied chemical is solvay , ' ' said tom fragola , a 27 - year - old company repairman . ' ' it ' s the whole economy . it ' s a way of life . ' ' founded as the solvay process company and named for a belgian chemist who invented its principal chemical process , the allied corporation merged with other concerns in 1920 to create what was then called allied chemical .\nthe allied knight s - 750 is a 20 watt amplifier with a response of 20 to 20 , 000 cps . it was . . .\nunited states v . allied chemical & dye corporation , 42 f . supp . 425 ( s . d . n . y . 1941 )\na panel of judges reviewed and discussed nearly 100 projects to determine this year\u2019s list of outstanding work . western allied is proud to provi . . .\nthe allied knight s - 255 is a 50 watt cw transmitter operationg on the 80 , 40 , 20 , 15 , 11 a . . .\nin 1917 , schoellkopf aniline and chemical works , inc . , and five other companies contracted to form a new company , national aniline and chemical company (\nnational aniline\n) , to manufacture various coaltar products . a short time later , schoellkopf aniline and chemical works , inc . , was dissolved . in 1920 , allied chemical and dye corporation began to acquire capital stock in national aniline . in 1941 , allied chemical liquidated national aniline ( by then its wholly owned subsidiary ) and began operating national aniline as a division of the corporation . in 1958 , allied chemical and dye changed its name to allied chemical corporation . after acquiring the signal companies in 1985 , allied corporation adopted its current name , alliedsignal , inc . (\nalliedsignal\n) .\njim hill , executive director of the la crosse area development corp . , said inov8 uses about a third of the isola plant , and could use up to half of it . he said it ' s possible another company could share space with inov8 .\nyou make products that move the earth and reach for the skies . when it comes to tooling for all things big , let allied share the load .\nthe allied chemical plant in california was one of many facilities operated by allied chemical corporation ( later alliedsignal and subsequently honeywell ) . the story of the company that is today known for aerospace technology and ubiquitous round thermostats actually began as a response to germany ' s monopoly on chemical manufacturing during world war i .\nunited states v . allied chemical & dye corporation , 42 f . supp . 425 ( s . d . n . y . 1941 ) : : justia\nfor more than 25 years allied has worked hand in hand with our partners . the trusting relationships we ' ve built have allowed us to create a global business together .\njohn t . connor became president of allied chemical in 1967 and was succeeded by edward hennessy in 1979 . both men were responsible for making significant changes in the company . during connor ' s tenure , allied began appropriating larger expenditures for the company ' s more profitable businesses , like oil and gas , away from basic chemicals , and towards intermediate and end products that utilize chemicals . by 1979 oil and gas properties , operated by their union texas natural gas subsidiary , accounted for 80 percent of allied ' s income .\nthe allied chemical corp . plant discussion papers listed below are working documents prepared by niosh or its contractor for use in discussions with the advisory board on radiation and worker health or its working groups or subcommittees . draft , preliminary , interim , and white paper documents are not final niosh or advisory board ( or their technical support and review contractors ) positions unless specifically marked as such . these documents represent preliminary positions taken on technical issues prepared by niosh or its contractor .\nallied and feathered friends have taken people to the coldest places on earth for nearly 25 years including the seven summits , north and south pole , iditarod\u00ae and countless parks and peaks .\nit has been said , and this motion seems to bear it out , that every application of this kind stands upon its own feet . this application must be so treated , and precise precedent is not to be found . united states v . empire state paper corp . , d . c . ,\nat allied universal corporation , our commitment to quality is evident in every phase of our business . we select our vendors with discretion and perform quality inspections on incoming raw materials for their purity and grade . our production and packaging procedures have been fine tuned for high efficiency and quality . at allied , we continue to strive for excellence and have adopted programs that . . .\nremodeling is a significant investment . the only way you want it done is the right way . since 1980 , allied arborcraft has taken pride in helping homeowners visualize and realize their dreams .\nisola and its predecessors have been in la crosse for 57 years . the company was purchased in 1999 from allied signal by isola ag , a unit of the german conglomerate rutger ag .\nafter 104 years as an institution in onondaga county , the allied corporation has announced plans to dismiss 1 , 400 workers , dismantle its local plant and leave its industrial site here a grassy field .\nhaving worked intimately with the north face to develop the responsible down standard , allied feather & down is proud to be the first adopter and primary supplier of certified responsibly sourced down for the outdoor industry .\nwe think it ' s a terrific deal ,\nsaid eli lustgarten , managing director of schroder & co .\nallied needed top - line growth . honeywell had top - line technology .\n[ 3 ] rcra , 42 u . s . c . \u00a7\u00a7 6901 et seq . ( 1995 ) , governs the treatment , storage and disposal of solid and hazardous waste . nashua corp . v . norton co . , 116 f . supp . 2d 330 , 355 ( n . d . n . y . 2000 ) .\nit is worth noting that this case does not present the first instance in which the court of appeals felt it appropriate to overturn a new trial order by the use of a common law writ . in kanatser v . chrysler corp . , 199 f . 2d 610 ( ca10 1952 ) , the court reached the same result by granting a writ of certiorari .\nthese relationships and opportunities extended well before allied existed , however we have kept those relationships and hope to build new , lasting relationships with customers and corporations alike . we have the expertise and experience in the industry , but more importantly in hawai\u2019i which , as the locals know is a completely different place than anywhere else . to operate here , you have to know how to operate and how to keep your customers happy . allied machinery has not only done that , but done that in times where other companies were closing down or downsizing operations . allied machinery was founded on a principle of faith , when no one else had faith in hawaii , patrick did . nearly 40 years later allied machinery is still standing strong and we hope to live up to our founder and what he has created for not only us , but for the state of hawaii . here\u2019s to you pat !\nglen b . miller was elected president of the allied chemical and dye corporation by the board of directors yesterday . he succeeds fred j . emmerich , who was named chairman of the board . view full article in timesmachine \u00bb\nthe company embarked on a multi - year effort beginning in 1985 to divest non - strategic businesses and better integrate the many companies it had acquired . it sold off thirty - five businesses in 1986 through the formation and spin - off of the henley group . in 1992 allied - signal sold off its remaining interest in union texas and in 1993 the company changed its name from allied - signal to alliedsignal to reinforce a one - company image .\nthe hahn department store company continued to operate under that name for only a few more years . in 1935 the allied stores corporation was founded as a successor to hahn . in the decades to follow , allied continued to grow through sales and more acquisitions , until in 1986 it was acquired by the campeau corporation . allied and federated department stores , another campeau subsidiary , were merged in 1988 to form federated stores , inc . in 1990 federated filed for reorganization under chapter 11 of the u . s . bankruptcy code , from which it emerged in 1992 . in 1994 federated and r . h . macy & co . merged , creating the largest department store chain in the united states .\ncompensation : as of 03 / 01 / 2015 , the total compensation paid under parts b of the eeoicpa , including medical compensation , for workers suffering from the effects of having worked at allied chemical corporation is $ 22 , 031 , 030 .\nwhat most significantly distinguished the management of allied chemical from the 1920s through the 1950s was its conservatism . the company had no funded debt , never borrowed from banks , and never missed paying an annual dividend . for many of these years the company made money because basic chemicals were essential , particularly during the war years . nonetheless , allied during the 1960s drifted from first to sixth place in the american chemical industry because of increasingly obsolete manufacturing plants and the lack of a long - term strategy .\nof bayonne , new jersey . when the war was over , national aniline expanded its facilities to meet pent - up demand for both dyes and organic chemicals . the parent company , allied chemical corporation , further diversified the colorants business with the purchase of\nwhen a claim is made that a duty to indemnify is imposed by an agreement , the agreement must be strictly construed so as not to read into it any obligations the parties never intended to assume .\ncontracts indemnifying a party against his own negligence are generally disfavored . . . and are subject to close judicial scrutiny .\npurolator products corp . v . allied - signal , inc . , 772 f . supp . 124 , 130 - 31 ( w . d . n . y . 1991 ) ( citations and quotations omitted ) . for that reason , a court will not find a duty to indemnify absent manifestation of a clear and unmistakable intent to indemnify . manley v . ambase corp . , 121 f . supp . 2d 758 , 768 - 69 ( s . d . n . y . 2000 ) ( citations omitted ) . in addition ,\nwhether a contract is ambiguous is a question of law ,\nand\nonly when the language of the contract is ambiguous may a court turn to extrinsic evidence of the contracting parties ' intent .\nid .\nsite description : \u201con february 4 , 1957 , the allied chemical and dye corp . announced selection of metropolis , illinois , as the site of its plant to process 5 , 000 tons of u 3 o 8 a year under contract with the [ atomic energy ] commission [ aec ] \u201d ( aec 1957 ) . the official plant startup date appears to be january 1 , 1959 , but there are indications that uranium and uranium workers might have been on the site in late 1958 . one individual reported participating in opening ceremonies at the fluorine plant outside metropolis in october 1958 ( sloop 1978 ) , which indicates that uranium exposure could have occurred as early as october 1958 .\nsc & a draft : a review of niosh\u2019s program evaluation report dcas - per - 053 , \u201callied chemical corporation\u201d [ 408 kb ( 16 pages ) ] contract no . 211 - 2014 - 58081 sca - tr - pr2015 - 0096 july 7 , 2015\n, 403 ; united states v . sumatra purchasing corp . , opinion by mayer , d . j . , november 4 , 1918 , further opinion july 7 , 1919 ; united states v . rockefeller , opinion by hunt , c . j . , april 19 , 1915 ; united states v . warner bros . pictures , inc . granted by order of moore , d . j . , july 29 , 1935 .\neach of the partners at western allied is the head of a project team . each team works with the company\u2019s clients in order to see a project from inception to completion . this means that each team is responsible for ; conceptual design , estimating , project management and project closeout and turnover . we feel that this structure is advantageous because it provides our clients with consistent points of contact throughout a project and ensures that an owner of western allied has direct involvement in and oversight of every project that the company is involved with .\nsc & a draft : review of the niosh site profile for allied chemical corporation plant , metropolis , illinois [ 210 kb ( 28 pages ) ] contract no . 200 - 2009 - 25888 sca - tr - sp2011 - 0012 , revision 0 september 29 , 2011\nboth the statute and the case law on this issue clearly indicate that it is the disposal of hazardous substances during a party ' s ownership or operation , rather than the release , that subjects a party to liability . see 42 u . s . c . \u00a7 9607 ( a ) ( 2 ) ; see also allied princess bay co . v . atochem north america , 855 f . supp . 595 , 604 ( e . d . n . y . 1993 ) ( citing westwood pharm . v . national fuel gas dist . corp . , 737 f . supp . 1272 , 1277 - 79 ( w . d . n . y . 1990 ) ) . moreover , the fact that plaintiff failed to provide evidence that hazardous materials were not dumped on the land prior to 1899 does not undermine its motion for summary judgment . for liability to be assigned , the law merely requires plaintiff to demonstrate that such materials were disposed of on the property during defendant ' s ownership . city of new york v . chemical waste disposal corp . , 836 f . supp . 968 , 979 ( e . d . n . y . 1993 ) .\nfurther ,\n` language whose meaning is otherwise plain does not become ambiguous merely because the parties urge different interpretations in litigation . '\nunion carbide v . thiokol corp . , 890 f . supp . 1035 , 1048 ( s . d . ga . 1994 ) ( quoting hunt ltd . v . lifschultz fast freight , inc . , 889 f . 2d 1274 , 1277 ( 2d cir . 1989 ) ( interpreting new york law ) ) .\nwestern allied corporation has been an industry leader in hvac for over 55 years . headquartered in santa fe springs , ca , western allied is owned and operated by the industry\u2019s most highly trained and qualifed personnel . our facilities include in - house sheet metal and piping fabrication as well as proficiencies in stainless steel , black iron , galvanized , copper , pvc and other piping systems . we have a long and successful history of direct digital control ( ddc ) installation and support . we were the frst mechanical contractor to achieve lonworks system integrator status in southern california .\naffiliates allied universal corporation is proud to be affiliated with these professional and community organizations : brevard county alzheimer\u2019s association baptist hospital zoo kids dash run baptist hospital breast cancer fundraiser american stroke association american water works association aspi pool professionals chemtrec children\u2019s resource center \u2013 miami , florida chlorine . . .\nat allied universal corporation , our commitment to quality is evident in every phase of our business . we select our vendors with discretion and perform quality inspections on incoming raw materials for their purity and grade . our production and packaging procedures have been fine tuned for high efficiency and quality .\nwith a glut of soda ash on the market , allied lost $ 55 million on its operations at three sites in three years , the company said . moreover , the losses were accelerating , and there was little hope of selling or retooling the aging plant here for another purpose .\ndate 1900s variant company name chicago , il ; dallas , tx ; glendale , ca company name allied impex corp . related companies aic photo , inc . ; kingsway film equipment ltd . ( ontario , canada ) place carle place , new york , united states notes content photographic electronic flashes , lenses ( telephoto , tele - converters , wide - angle ) , light exposure meters , lense cases . home movies motion picture equipment ; bauer camera accessories ; projectors ; film splicers ; movie editors . . . this comprises the uncataloged portion . includes trade catalog black and white images physical description 3 pieces ; 1 box record id silnmahtl _ 35375 topic ( romaine term ) photographic equipment and supplies topic cameras photographic industry collection smithsonian libraries trade literature collections data source smithsonian libraries\nallied pays 47 percent of the village ' s property taxes , and union officials estimate that roughly a third of the plant ' s 1 , 100 hourly workers live there . for residents of solvay , working at the mammoth plant has been a job passed along from father to son since 1881 .\n( 1 ) citing hatco corp . v . w . r . grace & co . , 59 f . 3d 400 ( 3d cir . 1995 ) , alliedsignal characterizes section 3 ( a ) ( 2 ) ( ii ) , in a footnote , as a release , the significance of which serves to\nshield the beneficiary of th [ e ] agreement from liability rather than to shift its responsibility to another as is the case of a contract to indemnify .\nid . at 405 .\n' ' we ' ve been agonizing over this decision for several years now , ' ' anthony t . massari , a vice president , said at a news conference announcing the pullout . ' ' it was the first allied plant , and we have a strong emotional attachment to this plant . ' '\nthe success of the business venture resulted in growth , and in 1928 a synthetic ammonia plant in hopewell , virginia , became the world ' s leading producer of that chemical . business was booming , and after world war ii , allied moved into the manufacture of new products . these included nylon and refrigerants .\nsince its founding in 1954 , the employees of allied universal corporation made a promise to our customers that we would remain consistently committed to searching out and developing new and innovative technologies that would enable us to provide our customers with the highest quality products available in the market , at a fair and equitable market price .\nin 1999 , alliedsignal ( renamed from allied - signal ) acquired honeywell , the well - known manufacturer of household thermostats . in addition to consumer goods , honeywell was a major manufacturer of aerospace technology because of its acquisition of sperry aerospace in 1986 . this resulted in one of the world ' s largest aerospace technology manufacturers .\nafter world war ii , many companies working for the united states government produced uf6 feed for uranium enrichment and diffusion plants . the allied plant in metropolis , il was completed and initial deliveries began sometime in 1959 . in 1962 , several feed plants were shut down and the privately - owned allied chemical company plant in metropolis , il , took over the conversion of u3o8 to uf6 . this plant produced approximately five thousand tons of uranium hexafluoride feed for the paducah gaseous diffusion plant per year . it was shut down in 1964 . though it later reopened , it is not clear that any material after this date was used in the atomic weapons production process .\n) - - wanted a big acquisition under his wing before he steps down , said tom burnett , founder of merger insight .\nthis will be the swan song for mr . bossidy ,\nburnett said .\nhe had been very interested in putting something together that would put allied in the lead in certain markets .\nin as much as manufacturing has been in a recession , in that regard ( the isola plant closing ) is not a surprise ,\nsaid james hill , executive director of the la crosse area development corp .\nwe ' ve had concerns for a good long while ,\nhe said , and ladco and others have worked to keep the company in la crosse . for example , a few years ago ladco helped kind when he convinced the federal government to reclassify and thereby lower duties on a raw material that isola imports , he said .\nthe community had known for years that allied ' s antiquated plant on lake onondaga was in economic trouble , but the actual announcement , made last week , still came as a shock to many of the 400 , 000 people in and around syracuse and the village of solvay , n . y . , where the plant is located .\nfacility description : after world war ii , many companies working for the united states government produced uf 6 feed for uranium enrichment and diffusion plants . the allied plant in metropolis , il was completed and initial deliveries began sometime in 1959 . in 1962 , several feed plants were shut down and the privately - owned allied chemical company plant in metropolis , il , took over the conversion of u3o8 to uf6 . this plant produced approximately five thousand tons of uranium hexafluoride feed for the paducah gaseous diffusion plant per year . it was shut down in 1964 . though it later reopened , it is not clear that any material after this date was used in the atomic weapons production process .\nfrom b . f . goodrich in 1959 . harmon colors was integrated into the national aniline division and brought a wide range of organic pigments for automotive coatings , inks and paints . over the years , national aniline was the second largest dye producer of the four major u . s . companies : du pont , national aniline ( allied chemical ) ,\nsince its founding in 1954 , the employees of allied universal corporation made a promise to our customers that we would remain consistently committed to searching out and developing new and innovative technologies that would enable us to provide our customers with the highest quality products available in the market , at a fair and equitable market price . furthermore , we dedicated ourselves to . . .\ndcas - per - 053 , rev . 0 : allied chemical corporation [ 89 kb ( 3 pages ) ] march 4 , 2015 about this document : determines the effect of a revision to the allied chemical corporation plant technical basis document ( tbd ) on previously completed claims . summary : dose for 93 claims was recalculated using the current revisions of the tbd as well as any other applicable documents . the resulting probability of causation ( poc ) for all 93 claims was below 45 % . niosh will provide the department of labor with the list of all the claims evaluated under this per . since none of the claims would now exceed a poc of 50 % , niosh will not request the return of any of these claims .\nin another attempt to thwart buffalo color ' s motion for summary judgment on liability under cercla , alliedsignal argues that even if it can be established that hazardous materials were disposed of on plant property sometime between 1899 to 1977 , buffalo color fails to link those disposals with the clean - up costs it has incurred and will continue to incur in the future . however , the second circuit in prisco v . a & d carting corp . , 168 f . 3d 593 , 603 ( 2d cir . 1999 ) , held that a defendant cannot escape liability by showing that the hazardous substances attributable to it are not linked to plaintiff ' s response costs .\nduring the last twenty years medical researchers have discovered much information concerning the risks associated with asbestos exposure , and therefore there are strict guidelines regulating its use . however , when plants such as the allied chemical plant in california were first operating , the use of asbestos was much more prevalent . before modern laws were enacted , employees often labored without protective equipment in environments where asbestos particles filled the atmosphere .\nwe are allied universal corporation \u2013 a florida - based company started over 60 years ago in the garage of our founder , leon namoff . over the past four decades , under the steady leadership of leon\u2019s son , bob namoff , and guided by our unwavering commitment to great service , fair pricing and offering the best quality products , our company has grown to become a regional powerhouse in the water . . .\n[ 1 ] buffalo color did not seek summary judgment on its first cause of action , liability under cercla \u00a7 107 , because subsequent to bringing its suit against alliedsignal , the second circuit held that a private party may not bring a cost and recovery action against another potentially responsible party under this provision . consequently , buffalo color did not challenge alliedsignal ' s motion for summary judgment on this cause of action . buffalo color is limited to asserting a contribution action under cercla \u00a7 113 for reimbursement . prisco v . a & d carting corp . , 168 f . 3d 593 , 603 ( 2d cir . 1999 ) . see infra section ii ( c ) , p . 33 .\nis showing many catalogs from allied radio corporation , 711 w . lake st . , chicago , beginning 1929 ( before they did no catalogs ) to nearly present . you can browse all single pages per catalog and look at the official pictures , prices etc . the owner of that site - and member here - has given us the right to use the catalog pictures he scanned for showing on the model pages .\n[ 8 ] one of the difficulties in interpreting contract provisions from different cases is that very few provisions contain similar wording . however , in mobay corp . v . allied - signal , inc . , 761 f . supp . 345 ( d . n . j . 1991 ) , the contract stated that the buyer would indemnify alliedsignal from\n` all obligations and liabilities . . . arising out of claims made , or suits brought , on or after the closing date for ( i ) injury , sickness , disease or death of any person , or ( ii ) any damages to any property , in either case which is ultimately determined . . . to have resulted from any condition existing , substance consumed or discharged . . . on or after the closing date . . . . '\nid . at 355 . alliedsignal maintained that the property damage claims transferred cercla liability to the buyer . the buyer contended that the clause related to traditional property damage claims by third parties and did not extend to statutory environmental claims . the court found that the contractual phrase did not transfer cercla liability to the buyer .\nallied healthcare products , inc . is a leading manufacturer of medical gas construction equipment , respiratory therapy equipment , home healthcare products , and emergency medical supplies . our products appear worldwide in a range of medical applications , including hospital care , sub - acute treatment , long - term care , home healthcare , and medical emergencies . 1720 sublette avenue st . louis , mo 63110 314 - 771 - 2400 800 - 444 - 3954\nwe are allied universal corporation \u2013 a florida - based company started over 60 years ago in the garage of our founder , leon namoff . over the past four decades , under the steady leadership of leon\u2019s son , bob namoff , and guided by our unwavering commitment to great service , fair pricing and offering the best quality products , our company has grown to become a regional powerhouse in the water treatment chemical and swimming pool industry .\nduring the first world war , germany ' s chemical monopoly resulted in shortages of everything from clothing dye to pharmaceuticals . as a response , the publisher of the washington post , eugene meyer , initiated an effort to form an american chemical company in 1920 . along with chemist william nichols , he formed allied chemical and dye corporation - an alliance of five smaller chemical companies that had been doing business in the united states since the 19th century .\natomic weapons employees who were monitored or should have been monitored for exposure to ionizing radiation while working at allied chemical corporation plant in metropolis , illinois from january 1 , 1959 through december 31 , 1976 , and who were employed for a number of work days aggregating at least 250 work days or in combination with work days within the parameters established for one or more other classes of employees in the special exposure cohort . note : this class was established from petition 67\nin 1920 several executives in the american chemical industry , including william nichols , president of the general chemical company , and washington post publisher and financier eugene meyer , formed the allied chemical & dye corporation . the purpose for this merger was to consolidate the businesses of five american chemical companies established in the 1800s with complementary product lines . these companies were solvay process company , general chemical , the barrett company , selmet - solvay , and the national aniline & chemical company .\nallied chemical corporation workers : if you or your parent worked at this or any other awe facility and became ill , you may be entitled to compensation of up to $ 150k plus medical benefits from the us department of labor . call eeoicpa counsel hugh stephens at 1 - 855 - eeoicpa ( 336 - 4272 ) or fill out the form to the right , whether or not you have already filed a claim and even if your claim has been accepted or denied .\nwith over 60 employees , many who have been with us for 10 , 20 , and 30 + years , we had many opportunities to learn grow with each other . this opportunity has helped allied machinery develop long and lasting relationships that are invaluable to our philosophy . we extend this value to our customers , the industry , and the islands . this is why you can trust us to be your partners , because we are a kama\u2019aina company that values the way of ohana .\nfrom 2007 - 2009 , ares significantly expanded , investing heavily in back office infrastructure , seeding new investment products and entering europe with capital markets and private debt investing activities . in 2010 , arcc acquired allied capital , creating the largest business development company by market capitalization . our private equity group expanded into asia in 2010 with the launch of its first china growth fund . ares continued its regional expansion and product diversification in 2011 with the strategic additions of indicus advisors , a top tier investment manager in european leveraged finance and global asset - backed credit , and wrightwood , a lender to the u . s . commercial real estate sector .\nin the majority of the 1900s , various forms of asbestos were used as insulation in cases where fire or temperature extremes were a concern . therefore , it was not uncommon for facilities such as the allied chemical plant in california to be made with materials that contained asbestos . resistance to chemical reactions is perhaps a less well - known property of some kinds of the fibrous mineral . because of this , asbestos was utilized in protective garments , bench and counter tops and lab equipment . asbestos , however , carried a notable downside that was not understood or at times deliberately ignored : serious and often fatal medical conditions were caused by asbestos exposure .\nsite profile for allied chemical corporation plant [ 394 kb ( 34 pages ) ] revised october 1 , 2007 revision includes : initiated to add text in section 2 . 0 and remove information regarding nonuranium radionuclides in sections 3 . 0 and 5 . 0 to incorporate sec evaluation report recommendation to not reconstruct nonuranium internal dose . moved figure 2 - 1 . incorporates formal internal and niosh review comments . added reference for employee statement regarding x - rays . constitutes a total rewrite of the document . the recently designated residual period is identified . section 5 . 0 , estimating exposures from residual radioactivity , expanded to address dose reconstruction methodologies for exposures received during the residual period . added attributions and annotations section and additional references .\nsite profile for allied chemical corporation plant [ 677 kb ( 42 pages ) ] revised may 5 , 2014 revision includes : adds text in section 5 . 0 and to incorporate changes to table 5 - 2 based on oraut - otib - 0070 , revision 01 . revises sections 2 . 3 , 2 . 4 , 2 . 5 , 2 . 7 , 3 . 0 , 3 . 2 , 4 . 0 , and 5 . 0 , including tables 5 - 1 and 5 - 3 , as indicated pursuant to recommendations in report - sca - tr - sp2011 - 0012 - pa . replaces text in section 1 . 0 and conformed to standard presentation . includes editorial changes . incorporates formal internal and niosh review comments .\nbuffalo color responds that the\nas is\nprovision in a contract\nprecludes causes of action based on breach of warranty , not those based on statutory liability ,\nincluding cercla ( item 30 , p . 11 ) , citing umbra u . s . a . , inc . v . niagara frontier trans . auth . , 262 a . d . 2d 980 , 693 n . y . s . 2d 371 , 372 ( 4th dept . 1999 ) . see also international clinical laboratories , inc . v . stevens , 710 f . supp . 466 ( e . d . n . y . 1989 ) ; and haynes v . kleinewefers & lembo corp . , 921 f . 2d 453 , 458 ( 2d cir . 1990 ) ( citing alger v . abele tractor & equip . co . , 92 a . d . 2d 677 , 460 n . y . s . 2d 202 ( 3d dept . 1983 ) ) ( finding ` as is ' disclaimer was irrelevant to the question of whether a party is obligated to indemnify ) . courts have agreed that\npurchases of a business ` as is ' do not absolve a seller from cercla liability .\nmobay , 761 f . supp . at 355 - 56 .\nasbestos cancer , in contrast to many on - the - job injuries , which are easily observed and known about immediately following the causing incident , may take many , many years to manifest . when a former worker begins exhibiting symptoms such as a chronic cough , pain in the chest or abdomen and difficulty breathing , his or her doctor might not at first identify asbestos exposure as a factor , leading to a delay in diagnosis and treatment . those who were employed by or lived around places such as allied chemical should therefore tell their health care professionals about the possibility of asbestos exposure . furthermore , spouses of these people are also in danger , since unless strict safety measures , including the use of on - site showers , were followed , it was common for workers to bring home asbestos particles on their skin , in their hair , or on their clothes .\nhoneywell ' s story stretches back more than 130 years and encompasses several predecessor companies and the inspiring work of tens of thousands of people . but our core mission and values have been consistent : a vision for a secure , comfortable , cleaner , more efficient future . . . a steadfast belief in the power of innovation . . . and a relentless drive for continuous improvement . and they continue to inspire and guide us as we create new solutions for the challenges of tomorrow .\nin 1992 , the company sold its remaining interest in union texas through a public offering for $ 940 million in net proceeds .\nin 1999 , honeywell was acquired by alliedsignal , who elected to retain the honeywell name for its brand recognition and the company ' s headquarters was moved to the alliedsignal headquarters in morristown , nj . together the companies share huge business interests in aerospace , chemical products , automotive parts , and building controls .\nto gain a greater share of the fire - protection and security systems market .\nin 2002 , david m . cote was named chairman and ceo of honeywell . under cote ' s leadership , honeywell transformed from a company with three competing cultures from alliedsignal , pittway and the legacy honeywell to \u201cone honeywell , \u201d a recognized global industrial leader that is making strategic investment in products , processes , people and geographies .\nfurthermore , the company had a strong record of financial performance , consistently meeting targets , outperforming peers and delivering a total shareowner return of 400 percent . we also made more than 80 acquisitions and 60 divestitures during this time .\nin 2018 , darius adamczyk became chairman and chief executive officer . before then , he was president and chief executive officer after serving for a year as chief operating officer and holding a variety of positions since joining in 2008 . his focus is on accelerating honeywell\u2019s organic growth , expanding margins , transforming the company into a premier software - 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( cj gunther / european pressphoto agency )\nwith over 12 million books . browse through variety of genres such as fiction , classics , children ' s books , school textbooks , and much more . explore amazon best reads , exam central , indian language books , new releases and best - selling books . now available : used books on local finds\namazon will charge the same price for books in the store as it does online .\nbooks on display at amazon ' s brick - and - mortar bookstore in seattle .\namazon books stores don ' t accept cash , but you can pay by amazon app , or credit card .\namazon\u2019s success with books allowed the e - commerce behemoth to expand far beyond its origins .\nthe new amazon books location will open in bellevue , wash . , later this year .\nthe dedham , mass . , store is the first amazon books on the east coast .\nfrom books for dummies , to textbooks for students , there are a wide variety of books . you can explore the young adults books store if you\u2019re looking to gift a nice book to a teenager , where you can find books from the best - selling series .\ncustomers browse books at the opening day for amazon books , the first brick - and - mortar retail store for online retail giant amazon , tuesday , nov . 3 , 2015 , in seattle .\namazon books is now at your fingertips . open the amazon shopping app on your mobile device and navigate to amazon books under \u2018programs & features . \u2019 select your local store to search product availability , see prime pricing , and use your amazon account to pay .\nbrowse for books about american history , ancient history , military history , or see our picks for the best history books of the month .\nspecialty sites fulfill specialty items sold by amazon such as text books , jewelry , clothing and shoes .\nthe registers at the amazon books store in dedham , mass . , which does not accept cash .\nwe are excited to be bringing amazon books to southport in chicago ,\namazon spokeswoman deborah bass said in an email thursday .\ninside the new amazon books stores will the first amazon books in new jersey be a game changer ? the dedham , mass . , store shows us what to expect . check out this story on urltoken urltoken\namazon books integrates offline shopping with the benefits of the urltoken community to help you find items you ' ll love \u2013 books , devices , toys , games , and more .\nthe urltoken books homepage helps you discover great books you ' ll love without ever leaving the comfort of your couch . here you ' ll find current best sellers in books , new releases in books , deals in books , kindle ebooks , audible audiobooks , and so much more . we have popular genres like literature & fiction , children ' s books , mystery & thrillers , cooking , comics & graphic novels , romance , science fiction & fantasy , and amazon programs such as best books of the month , the amazon book review , and amazon charts to help you discover your next great read .\nbookstores have been battling competition from amazon for so long that they don\u2019t expect the addition of an amazon books store to change their business .\namazon books is a looming presence to independent bookstores in seattle . photograph : alex garland / demotix / corbis\na table for reading , computer use or coffee breaks at the amazon books store in dedham , mass .\nthe reception of aristotle ' s ethics and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle . learn more\nthe store , called amazon books , sells a few thousand books chosen in part based on customer reviews from amazon . com . the store also has amazon\u2019s line of devices on display , such as kindle fire tablets and the echo voice - controlled speaker .\nthere are no traditional price tags at amazon books \u2014 you have to scan the books to find out how much they cost . amazon prime members can get the books at the same price listed on amazon . com , while nonmembers can purchase titles at the publisher ' s suggested retail price , which appears on the back of each book .\nthe stores are also an indirect showcase for the amazon prime membership program , because prime members pay considerably less for books than non - members do . industry insiders speculate that amazon could also eventually expand its \u201cjust walk out technology\u201d from its new amazon go convenience store to amazon books locations , as well .\namazon books shoppers will find a limited number of titles ( roughly 3 , 500 books in total ) , with books picked based on a variety of truly amazonian factors such as online customer reviews and sales data . books are placed face - out on the shelves with an accompanying card that includes the average rating and a review \u2014 but not the price .\njennifer cast , vice president of amazon books , is careful to say the store won\u2019t be stocked solely on data .\nupdate : powell\u2019s books ceo miriam sontz provided the following response to amazon\u2019s plans to open a physical bookstore in portland .\namazon heads deeper into brick and mortar with books amazon has three bookstores open and says five more are coming soon . check out this story on urltoken urltoken\n\u201cthe amazon books stores continue to carry a relatively small number of books compared to traditional bookstores . for a serious reader who wants to browse , they ' re not very satisfying , \u201d he said .\nstill , during a recent visit , amazon books was bustling with customers , and not just the \u201cshowrooming\u201d kind that browse in a physical store and buy online . with guaranteed urltoken prices , people were actually buying books in the amazon bookstore .\n\u201cwe are excited to be bringing amazon books to bellevue square in 2017 , and we are currently hiring store managers and associates , \u201d an amazon spokesperson said .\nin an interview with geekwire last fall , amazon books\u2019 head jennifer cast hinted that more stores might be on the way .\namazon books is planning to open five more locations soon , including stores in new jersey and another in new york city .\nthe opening of any new bookshop in 21st century america may be unusual but amazon books vice president jennifer cast speaks of it as if the very idea of perusing books on shelves is a great leap forward .\nfor 45 years , powell\u2019s books has defined what success means in the bookstore business .\nmany shoppers asked if books could be taken home after purchase . ( yes ! )\nin fiction , nonfiction , mysteries , children ' s books , and much more .\nultimately , swan said , \u201ci do hope the community continues to support the independent bookstores in the general area , such as rakestraw books in danville and berkshire books in concord .\nurltoken is committed to providing the best online shopping experience for books throughout canada . find your next great read at urltoken . fiction - lovers will find the bestselling books in literature & fiction , mysteries & thrillers , science fiction & fantasy , and romance . urltoken has a great selection of children\u2019s books and books for teens\u2014from classic storybooks to popular series .\nlaurelle swan , owner of swan\u2019s fine books , said in an email that she was \u201cnot entirely surprised\u201d by amazon\u2019s arrival , \u201cas there is definitely a need in walnut creek for a place to buy new books . \u201d\nthe store in dedham , which opened six weeks ago , is the first amazon books store to open on the east coast . it offers a preview of what shoppers can expect when the first amazon books in new jersey opens in paramus in about two months .\nwith books the initial product amazon used to build the country\u2019s largest e - commerce empire , some analysts have wondered if books will be the basis for a new amazon empire of brick - and - mortar stores that could threaten all retailers , not just booksellers .\n\u201cour goal is to do a great job selling lots of books , \u201d cast said .\ni tend not to put my faith in personal reviews of books . everyone\u2019s taste is different\nwhen i asked jennifer cast , vice president of amazon books , whether amazon ' s foray into brick - and - mortar is a mechanism to convert more customers into amazon prime subscribers , she deflected the question .\nwalnut creek , with a population of roughly 64 , 000 inhabitants , has only one independent bookstore , swan\u2019s fine books , which opened in 2013 . a barnes & noble bookstore closed in walnut creek in 2015 , and the city was once also home to a pegasus books store ( it moved to berkeley in 1996 ) and books inc . and crown books shops .\nupdate november 2nd , 10 : 18pm et : this story has been updated with confirmation from amazon that amazon books is a permanent location , not a pop - up store .\nwill the first amazon books in new jersey be a game changer ? the dedham , mass . , store shows us what to expect .\nthe first amazon books store to open on the east coast shows what north jersey can expect to find at the under construction paramus store .\n\u201cwe realized that we felt sorry for the books that were spine out , \u201d cast said .\nurltoken books : online shopping for literature & fiction , new & used textbooks , biographies , cookbooks , children ' s books , computer manuals , history , mysteries & thrillers , and more .\nstay up to speed with times editors ' favorites in books , authors , events and more .\nswan\u2019s fine books sells collectible books , from californiana to rare books in many genres , and thus won\u2019t likely compete with amazon . as amazon states on its website , the company\u2019s bookstores select books \u201cbased on urltoken customer ratings , pre - orders , sales , popularity on goodreads , and our curators\u2019 assessments . . . . under each book is a review card with the urltoken customer rating and a review . most have been rated 4 stars or above and many are award winners . \u201d\ncady wouldn\u2019t provide specific numbers on how amazon books has affected university book store\u2019s sales , but she says that she\u2019s definitely noticed \u201cdifferent spending patterns\u201d .\nit was\nday one\nat amazon books , the tech giant ' s first brick - and - mortar store in new york city .\nretail reporter joan verdon visits the first amazon books store on the east coast to see what we can expect at the store coming to paramus .\nearly amazon exec jennifer cast runs the amazon books division and reports to kessel . she spent a long time away from amazon before returning in 2014 to take on this role . another vice president working on the project is cameron janes , who joined amazon in 2007 and was recently the product management leader for amazon\u2019 fire phone .\nto a certain extent the books are once again amazon ' s\nentry drug ,\njust as they were in 1995 when the company first opened and sold only books , said john mutter , who writes the bookstore industry newsletter shelf awareness .\nthough smaller than the seattle store , san diego\u2019s amazon books location is similar in style and function , featuring a distinctive exterior brick wall , as well as an interior crafted not only to sell a curated selection books , but also to heavily promote amazon\u2019s prime subscription service and its electronic devices .\nthe new store is 4 , 000 square feet , and it houses about 3 , 000 books .\namazon books also offers kindle ebook readers , fire tv streaming devices , and echo speakers , which allows users to control compatible electronics with voice commands .\namazon describes the books in its first bricks and mortar location , in seattle , as a \u2018curated\u2019 selection . photograph : alex garland / demotix / corbis\nwhile the store shelves only books that have an average rating of at least four out of five stars online , a table of highly rated 4 . 8 stars & above books greets you at the entrance .\n\u201ceven though they call it amazon books , the centerpiece of the store is the electronics . literally in the center of the store they have huge tables with kindles and fires and fire tv . the books are sort of around them , \u201d mutter said .\nthe store \u2014 which sells mostly books and some electronics , like the amazon echo \u2014 doesn ' t have traditional price tags , and with the exception of new releases , it stocks only books that have an average online rating of four stars or above .\na safe distance away from amazon books \u2013 about 15 minutes by car \u2013 elliot bay book company remains a protected oasis from the amazon store\u2019s influence . the spacious store in the city\u2019s cultured capitol hill neighborhood feels like the opposite of amazon books . at amazon , kids play with amazon fire on a giant flatscreen ; at elliott bay , kids play inside a miniature castle in the middle of the children\u2019s section . each book at amazon features a label with an excerpt from a customer review and the aggregate customer rating from the website ; at elliott bay , select books have handwritten recommendations from staff .\nselling books isn\u2019t new for amazon . when the company was born as an online retailer in 1994 , it sold only books . but amazon selling books in a physical store is very new . it opened its first bookstore , in seattle , at the end of 2015 . it now has five stores , with seven more , including paramus and two in manhattan , expected to open over the next 12 months .\naidan devlon , 32 , of seattle , looks up a book on the amazon smartphone app as he shops in the new amazon books store in seattle . photograph : jason redmond / afp / getty images\nas consumers increasing rely on the seattle - based e - commerce giant , it\u2019s hard to remember a time when amazon sold only one product : books .\n\u201cwe\u2019ve innovated in many ways in the books category over the past 20 years , and we believed we could innovate and give customers an additional , enjoyable way to discover great books , \u201d she said in an email .\n\u201cit makes a lot of sense for amazon to open a bookstore in one of the best places in america to test selling retail books , \u201d outcalt said .\nstarting with books again , urltoken wants the physical world ' s shopping carts too . here ' s a cart from dallas - based half price books from its richardson store . ( gregory castillo / the dallas morning news )\nthere ' s also a curated selection of books that are highly rated online by users based in new york .\namazon books , a brick and mortar shop in an upscale mall in seattle , is a looming presence to the remaining independents that urltoken has yet to take down .\n\u201cas far as i\u2019m concerned there\u2019s already an amazon bookstore in everybody\u2019s bedroom , \u201d said kenny sarfin , owner of books & greetings , an independent bookstore in northvale .\nan employee helps a customer at the new amazon books store at university village in seattle , washington on november 3 , 2015 . twenty years after pioneering the virtual bookstore , amazon went brick - and - mortar . t\namazon got its start as an online bookseller , and now \u2014 over 20 years later \u2014 it ' s decided to sell books the old - fashioned way . on tuesday , amazon will open a store in seattle called amazon books . not only is it one of amazon ' s first physical locations , but it ' s also amazon ' s first physical bookstore . amazon says that it won ' t entirely be doing things like a traditional store , however ; it ' ll be relying on urltoken data \u2014 including customer ratings , sales totals , and goodread ' s popularity \u2014 to decide which books to stock . curators will have some say , too .\none of the first things you ' ll notice is that all of the books are displayed with their covers outward .\n. . . as well as categories that you wouldn ' t find at your typical bookstore , like books with more than 10 , 000 reviews on amazon . com .\nthe stores are mostly focused on books , but also sell amazon ' s line of consumer electronics , including its kindle e - readers and fire tv streaming media players .\nof course using data to make decisions alone is not a bad thing . what is interesting about amazon books is that it is seemingly quick to adapt once it learns what doesn\u2019t work\u2014a challenge for traditional bookstores . store locations that opened earlier in other cities , for example , placed self - help books near religion , says cast , but customers said they thought they would be better suited near business books . after consulting its sales data , amazon decided to change .\namazon books is not your average bookstore . taylor , who visited soon after it opened , described the store as \u201csterile\u201d and \u201cnot what we think of as a normal bookstore\u201d .\nregarding amazon books\u2019s impact on independent bookstores , bass said : \u201cwe think successful stores will remain successful . offline retail is a big space with room for lots of winners . \u201d\namazon books is slated to open in hudson yards , the massive retail , commercial and residential space developed by related cos . and oxford properties group , sources tell the post .\nwe are excited to be bringing amazon books to washington square this fall , and we are currently hiring store managers and associates . stay tuned for additional details down the road .\nin addition , you ' ll find great book recommendations that may be of interest to you based on your search and purchase history , as well as the most wished for and most gifted books . we hope you enjoy the urltoken books homepage !\ncorrection : an earlier version of this story incorrectly stated that the store stocked only books with an average online rating of 4 . 5 stars or above . this location stocks new releases as well as books with a four - star rating or above .\n\u201cwe talk about ourselves as a physical extension of amazon . com , \u201d said jennifer cast , vice president of amazon books , on a tour for press . indeed : amazon books heavily promotes its data - driven approach all around the store , just like the site does with its many recommendations\u2014and makes amazon\u2019s prime service feel irresistible , just like the site does . but by making the store an extension of amazon . com , rather than a place in which people really want to spend time and forget their screens in lieu of something quieter , amazon books takes away one of the greatest pleasures of a bookstore : escapism . with the entire store blinking like a banner ad for amazon prime above your head , you lose the ability to fade away into the printed word .\nwith online sales still accounting for about 8 % of all retail sales in the us , the goal of amazon books ' physical store is to help capture those purchases that happen offline .\namazon and ggp declined to comment . it ' s unclear where mathrani got the figure for amazon ' s plans .\nthe stores share some basic characteristics , such as displaying their books face out , carrying digital devices and accessories , and only stocking books that receive high ratings from amazon reviewers . in a new wrinkle added after the first few stores opened , customers who are members of amazon\u2019s prime membership service receive the same discounts they get for online purchases ; books are full price for nonmembers . most stores , which range from 3 , 500 to 6 , 000 sq . ft . , employ around 20 booksellers and staff .\nat the amazon bookstore in seattle\u2019s university village , prime members who pay $ 99 for an annual membership \u2014 or $ 10 . 99 per month \u2014 can purchase books and other items at the same price that they sell for on amazon . com .\namazon books is a physical extension of urltoken that integrates the benefits of offline and online shopping to help you discover products you\u2019ll love , like your next great read . we select books based on urltoken customer ratings , pre - orders , sales , popularity on goodreads , and our curators\u2019 assessments . stop by to explore the aisles , and test drive amazon devices including amazon echo , kindle e - readers , fire tablets , and fire tv .\n\u201cowners of independent bookstores do this because we love books and we love people who love books . we are willing to make an income that is next to nothing in order to serve our communities . amazon has size and resources , but they will never hold the heart of their communities in their hands as we do . \u201d\nurltoken offers you over 10 million titles across categories such as children\u2019s books , business & economics , indian writing and literature & fiction .\n\u201cwe\u2019re giving customers an additional way to discover books and devices they\u2019ll love by integrating the benefits of offline and online shopping in a physical store , \u201d company spokesperson deborah bass said of amazon\u2019s strategy .\nthe online retailer plans to open another brick - and - mortar amazon books shop at 7 w . 34th st . , between fifth and sixth avenues , this summer , a spokeswoman said tuesday .\nthe store in seattle , which spans 7 , 400 square feet and includes about 5 , 000 books , also showcases a healthy slate of amazon devices , including the popular kindle e - readers .\nin july 2016 , there were reports that amazon would be opening a physical location in new york city . earlier today , the wall street journal confirmed plans for an amazon books location in the shops at columbus circle mall area in time warner center on 59th street .\nwith the opening of amazon\u2019s chicago bookstore in the city\u2019s southport corridor section last week , the company now has five amazon books outlets and announced plans for five more . though amazon took 10 months between opening its first store in seattle and its second in san diego , calif . , the pace of openings and announced openings has quickened .\nthat doesn\u2019t mean the stores still aren\u2019t puzzling . why does amazon \u2014 bookstore killer \u2014 want to become a physical book purveyor ? one smart take has been that the stores are as much about selling amazon devices like the echo and kindle as they are about selling books .\nthe physical stores are another way for amazon to sell its own line of books . if it is like the seattle location , it would double as a showroom for kindle e - readers and fire tablets .\nprime members enjoy free two - day shipping and exclusive access to music , movies , tv shows , original audio series , and kindle books .\nand that is ok with amazon , according to mike elgan , a contributing columnist for computerworld , who , when amazon first began opening brick - and - mortar stores , wrote that what amazon really is selling \u201cis the impulse to buy everything from amazon . \u201d\nthey ' re also a physical advertisement for amazon ' s profitable $ 99 - a - year free delivery and extras prime program . the bookstores feature a two - tier pricing system . amazon prime members pay amazon ' s online price for books while non - prime customers pay the list price , typically 10 % to 30 % more .\n\u201ci think it\u2019s very nice to see the books faced outwards . i like that very much . the reviews , not so much . i tend not to put my faith in personal reviews of books . everyone\u2019s taste is different . i don\u2019t know who these people are , \u201d she said .\namazon books , the e - commerce giant\u2019s seemingly incongruous brick - and - mortar venture , is now open at westfield utc mall in university city . the bookstore marks the company\u2019s second formal foray into offline retail .\namazon , which used books to build its e - commerce empire \u2014 and to convince shoppers to buy online and avoid a trip to the local bookstore \u2014 is now opening its own version of a local bookstore .\nreading books is the favourite pastime of many people . if you\u2019re bitten by the book - bug too , then there is a massive collection of books for you to read . from bestsellers to new & future releases , the choices are exhaustive when you shop online at india ' s largest bookstore .\namazon does have one physical bookstore , which it opened in its hometown of seattle back in november . books are offered at the same price as those online , the company says . customers are also able to peruse amazon devices including kindle , echo , fire tv and fire tablet series .\namazon is currently hiring for a new amazon books bookstore in southern california that has yet to be announced , according to job listings . one listing , for an amazon books assistant store manager in la jolla or san diego , says : \u201cyou love the excitement of running a bookstore . you have a flair for leading teams and adjusting your leadership style based on the situation . you enjoy reading and keep yourself updated on the latest in the digital devices front . you are part of the store leadership team . \u201d\nthe store doesn\u2019t let you escape the noise of shopping online : one section is for books with more than 10 , 000 reviews ; another display is for \u201cpage - turners , \u201d based on ebooks that customers have read in three or fewer days ; with a few exceptions , books need a 4 - star review to be in the store ; to enter , you have to walk around a table showing books 4 . 8 star - rated or higher .\nsome of that data includes reviews from the millions of amazon customers who have left appraisals of books on the website . below each book on the shelf is a card with either a review or a rating from the site .\n\u201cthe bookstores i love celebrate reading , \u201d cast said . \u201cwhat better way to celebrate reading than to have the voices of readers under our books ? \u201d\nbut cady tells a different story . \u201ceveryone\u2019s had to adjust to amazon online , \u201d she says , , \u201cbut having a store just down the street is a little different . we\u2019re at ground zero . we\u2019re in the blast . \u201d university book store is less than a mile away from amazon books .\nurltoken launched its online bookselling site at a time when bookstore chains such as barnes & noble , waldenbooks and crown books were familiar storefronts in american shopping malls .\nthe store , called amazon books , looks a lot like bookstores that populate malls across the country . its wood shelves are stocked with 5 , 000 to 6 , 000 titles , best - sellers as well as urltoken customer favorites .\namazon\u2019s customers help select books for the store in other ways as well . the new store includes , for example , \u201cbald , fat & crazy : how i beat cancer while pregnant with one daughter and adopting another\u201d by stephanie hosford , a title that ranks 622 , 923 in books sold on amazon . but those who have read it seem to love it . the book has a 5 - star rating from all 56 customers who have reviewed it on the site .\namazon books : bookstores in seattle , san diego , portland , boston , chicago , new york city , new jersey , bellevue , san jose . coming soon to walnut creek , los angeles , washington dc , and austin , tx .\nthe new york location joins the three existing stores in seattle , portland , and san diego , along with the two planned sites in massachusetts and chicago that have yet to open . like the other amazon books locations , the new york store will presumably offer equivalent prices to amazon ' s online site for prime customers , integration of amazon and goodreads reviews , and kindle devices for purchase .\nwhen amazon sells a device like the echo , which has a virtual assistant that can answer questions or place orders for amazon products , according to elgan , \u201cit sells a lifetime of easy ordering of everything from amazon . \u201d\nit had reached out to sales staff at local stores , such as third place books , to work at the new store . it wound up hiring 15 employees , including librarians , retail clerks and even a receptionist from amazon who loves reading .\nsan diego shoppers will indeed find that the store is designed to funnel them into amazon\u2019s broader e - commerce marketplace . sales associates\u2019 most frequent refrain \u2014 the question : \u201cdo you have the amazon app on your phone ? \u201d \u2014 is a constant reminder that something larger is at play . shoppers are not only trained on how to download the amazon app and scan books to check prices , but are also encouraged to pay with their amazon account , via smartphone , at checkout .\nmall owner backtracks from amazon bookstore statement a rumor that amazon might open 400 bookstores sent ripples across the bookselling world . check out this story on urltoken urltoken\nyou can also use the search inside ! \u2122 feature to look inside the book and browse through a few pages of the book , just as you would at a bookstore . read book reviews written by amazon customers , and review your favourite books too . urltoken also offers you personalised recommendations based on your browsing and purchasing history to help you discover new books that might interest you . so , whether you are looking to buy a story book for children ; study guides for engineering , law or medicine ; biographies or books on computing & digital media ; urltoken has a book for you .\n\u201cthis is a neighborhood where people live and want to support a bookstore , \u201d says tracy taylor , general manager of the elliott bay bookstore . many of her customers work for amazon , she says , which actually helps since they care about books .\nso , can amazon books succeed where others have not ?\nwe sure hope so ,\nsaid cast , noting that the goal is to bring customers a new way of shopping .\nwe have 20 years of experience delighting people online .\ncast notes that the stores are a\nblend of art and science .\nthe books are categorized in a way that makes it clear how the retail behemoth is using its troves of data . sections of the store include :\nbooks kindle readers finish in 3 days or less ,\nand\nfiction bestsellers in new york city .\ndespite its name , the venue isn\u2019t really a bookstore \u2014 at least not in the familiar sense . here , books act as a vehicle to drive consumers deeper into the amazon system , copic said . books , he said , are small but browsable , don ' t have a shelf - life and , more importantly , can act as conversation starters with staffers , who can then teach customers about the benefits of prime membership .\na rumor that amazon might open 400 bookstores sent ripples across the bookselling world .\nfigure 5 : existing amazon prime now hubs in the united states of america .\nfigure 12 : existing and projected new amazon fulfillment centers in the united kingdom .\nfigure 13 : existing and projected new amazon fulfillment centers in the united kingdom .\nprime members get the same prices as on urltoken for everything in the store . amazon devices are the same prices as on urltoken for all customers . non - prime members are welcome to learn about all the other amazon prime benefits and join prime in store . books and other items are available at list price for non - prime customers .\nin the case of children\u2019s books and cookbooks , which comprise two substantial sections of the store , that\u2019s a good thing . thick cookbooks with handsome covers benefit from being turned out .\nthe new store looks much like a traditional bookstore . you\u2019ll find sections for cookbooks , travel guides , and fiction . but other sections are based on amazon\u2019s years of accumulating data on which titles people look at and buy through its website , from its goodreads ebook platform , and user reviews , said jennifer cast , vice president of amazon books .\nthe program helps college mailrooms deal with an influx of orders from amazon prime and also provides a more convenient way for students to get textbooks for cheaper on amazon .\namazon also scored a $ 30 million contract to sell e - books to new york city schools , the nation\u2019s largest school district , according to the wall street journal . the contract comes with a $ 34 . 5 million option to extend for two more years .\namazon does seem to be up to something within its bookseller roots . robert sindelar , managing partner at the popular seattle shop third place books , said a few of his booksellers were contacted by amazon recruiters on linkedin . the booksellers didn\u2019t follow up with the recruiter , but from what they could tell , the project seemed related to a retail establishment .\nthe amazon book store takes a slightly different approach to retail . all book titles face outward , making it easy for customers to browse titles . also , none of the books have price tags . instead , customers wave the bar code on the book under a scanner in order to determine the price , which matches prices found on amazon . com .\nthose who are more into facts and figures will discover popular nonfiction books covering a vast array of topics like current events , economics , history , politics , and the latest biographies and memoirs . and let\u2019s not forget young readers . students can discover great textbook deals on millions of new and used titles in our textbook store , as well as test prep resources , study guides , and dictionaries . urltoken also carries professional reference books on everything from the national electric code to business law . no matter your profession , urltoken strives to carry the books you need .\npromoting itself as \u201cearth\u2019s biggest bookstore , \u201d amazon opened for business in july 1995 , using major book distributors and wholesalers to rapidly fill its orders . \u201cthe idea of selling books online was a foreign one , it took a while to take off , \u201d o\u2019keefe said .\nindeed , the selection ( or lack of selection at amazon books ) is one of the most puzzling things about it . for the company that expanded the concept of a bookstore to include every title imaginable available at the click of a mouse , amazon\u2019s experiment in irl - bookselling is an exercise in contraction , with only about 5 , 000 titles available .\namazon is currently hiring store managers and sales associates for the outpost , she added .\nthat store is slated to open this spring , amazon ' s spokeswoman said tuesday .\neven if amazon does so , independent owners aren\u2019t sure it would be a threat .\nthese lists , updated hourly , contain bestselling items . here you can discover the best history in amazon best sellers , and find the top 100 most popular amazon history .\nto actual booksellers , the amazon stores don\u2019t pose much of a threat \u2014 yet .\ndoes not represent amazon in any way and this article is only for informational purposes .\nthe store is small\u2014about 4 , 000 sq ft , compared to barnes & noble\u2019s typical 25 , 000 . the shelves are tidy , because the books are placed with their covers facing out , meaning the store contains about half of what it could if the books were arranged spines - out\u20148 , 000 titles compared to the 3 , 000 it carries , according to the store .\nthe new bookstore at legacy place mall in dedham , mass . , looks like other bookstores , with rows and rows of novels , a coffee bar , and browsing customers . but the main purpose of the store isn\u2019t to sell books . it\u2019s selling a brand called amazon .\namazon currently operates a network of ambient and cold storage grocery distribution centers across the united states service amazon pantry and amazon . fresh customers orders . this distribution network is unfolding slowly and the list of facilities below is likely incomplete . some of the amazon food - related facilities are shared with other operations such as the sortation center facilities . the buildings listed below are used in part or in whole for amazon . fresh or pantry operations .\nbut , strangely , the new amazon books in new york city doesn\u2019t do this , either . it has a slim fiction section , clearly chosen based on what people buy in print , not what people like to read more generally . i counted just 13 titles in the romance section , for example , even though romance is the best - selling fiction genre in the us . that\u2019s likely because amazon knows how people behave : romance buyers , while voracious , tend to buy ebooks . so the fiction section has books the human curators , based on analytics , know will sell well in the store . as a result the children\u2019s fiction section is noticeably massive . given limited real estate , this is smart . but it also gives one the sense that when you visit amazon books , you only see what an algorithm has sloppily decided for you .\ncustomers seem less interested in the amazon gadgets strategically but not obtrusively placed throughout the store \u2013 aside from the large amazon fire tv screen sitting right in front of the doors .\nin addition to its college campus stores and the new seattle bookstore , amazon currently operates pop - up shops in some california malls and amazon device vending machines in some airports .\nplease do not call us if you need to speak to amazon or need their phone numbers . we are not amazon . this is a news article for informational purposes only .\namazon\u2019s expansion into brick - and - mortar bookstores likely isn\u2019t due to the money in book sales . the stores also serve as a showroom for amazon devices such as the echo and echo dot and allows amazon to push its prime service by giving members discounted prices .\n\u201cpeople are going to think i\u2019m chicken little , \u201d says pam cady , the manager of general books at seattle\u2019s 116 - year - old university book store , \u201cbut the sky is falling . \u201d\nif you\u2019re at a bookstore and not looking for a unique brand of shade , you\u2019re probably looking for a book . that\u2019s where barnes & noble and urltoken , faceless corporations that nonetheless have the books you want , come in . in particular , this is what urltoken has excelled at , even more so than chain bookstores : getting you the books you want , cheap and hassle - free .\nu village\u2019s proximity to the university of washington has added to rumors of amazon\u2019s possible entrance .\nat amazon\u2019s bookstore in seattle , signs instruct customers about the pricing discounts prime members receive .\nit\u2019s equally interesting to see amazon now merge its prime membership with online and offline benefits .\nthe $ 13 . 7 - billion whole foods deal marks amazon\u2019s biggest foray into groceries .\nis amazon is planning a brick - and - mortar bookstore in l . a . ?\nfigure 8 : existing and projected new amazon delivery stations in the united states of america .\nfigure 14 : existing and projected new amazon fulfillment centers and prime now hubs in france .\nfigure 17 : existing and projected new amazon fulfillment centers and prime now hubs in spain .\nfigure 18 : existing and projected new amazon fulfillment centers and returns centers in eastern europe .\nand that could also solve the business problem that has long plagued other bookstores : unsold books that gather dust on shelves and get sent back to publishers . more than most book retailers , amazon has deep insight into customer buying habits and can stock its store with titles most likely to move .\nthe online giant that got its start in books \u2014 and has in the past two years opened three brick - and - mortar stores on the west coast \u2014 is opening a store in walnut creek .\nthere are no price tags on the books at amazon\u2019s store , as customers can either scan the book at a kiosk or use amazon\u2019s app to find out how much each product is . but based on a handful of titles i scanned today , the discounts range from 6 percent to upwards of 40 percent . the kiosks clearly show how much you\u2019d save if you were a prime member .\ncustomers in the stores can pay for merchandise with their amazon accounts or credit cards . cash isn\u2019t accepted . amazon prime members will pay the same price as online ; non - members will pay full list price , usually 10 to 30 percent more than the amazon prime price .\na tuesday earnings call from a mall operator included its ceo ' s analysis on the kinds of brick - and - mortar stores the company expected to see in the marketplace , and it included a staggering guess for one upstart brick - and - mortar retailer : up to 400 amazon books locations .\nthe store will not be a location to pick up amazon orders . it won\u2019t be a showcase for amazon publishing imprints , whose titles often aren\u2019t picked up by the company\u2019s retail competitors .\nroxana mashek stopped at the new amazon book store at utc in la jolla . though she ' s a customer of amazon online , she likes the ideal of going into book stores .\njennifer cast , the vice president of amazon books , told business insider in march :\nwe had an opportunity to create a new kind of store and create a different experience in a physical world . our special sauce is knowing the reading habits and passions of a city through our urltoken data .\nwe\u2019ve applied amazon\u2019s 20 years of online bookselling experience to build a store that integrates the benefits of offline and online book shopping . our doors opened november 3 , 2015 and it is very much still day one . we are looking for entrepreneurial , analytical , creative , flexible leaders to help us make amazon books the world\u2019s most customer - centric bookstore . if you want to join a fast - paced , innovative team that is breaking new ground for amazon , this is the place for you .\nthe next new location for amazon\u2019s brick - and - mortar program will be berkeley , california .\namazon is planning to open a bookstore and cafe in hudson yards , the post has learned .\namazon continues physical retail push with new bookstore in washington d . c . , its 13th nationwide\nit also got in on the tablet market with the amazon fire hd in 2012 , and the video and audio streaming marketing in 2014 with the amazon fire tv \u2014 both with moderate success .\nfigure 3 : existing and projected new amazon specialty fulfillment centers in the united states of america .\nfigure 7 : existing and projected new amazon outbound sortation centers in the united states of america .\namazon has also announced a strategy to make a move into the grocery industry with home delivery service to be established in major metropolitan markets . amazon fresh is already established in seattle , los angeles and san francisco . the company has been rolling out amazon fresh and amazon pantry to numerous other large metropolitan cities to enable customers to order fresh food and dry grocery merchandise with same day delivery .\ninnumerable books are divided under various categories like action & adventure , business & economics , comics & mangas , crime , thriller & mystery , fiction , humour , and romance . you can browse by genre when you buy online making it more convenient for you to narrow down your choices . then there are biographies and true accounts bestsellers as well . these books are available in different formats like hardcover , paperback , and board book .\n\u201cif amazon can go in lean and mean , they can make it work , \u201d she said .\n\u201ci don ' t think amazon even realizes what they have at this point . this is just a test , \u201d says r . j . hottovy , an amazon analyst with the investment company morningstar .\nfigure 1 : existing and projected new amazon small sortable fulfillment centers in the united states of america .\nfigure 6 : existing and projected new amazon inbound cross dock facilities in the united states of america .\nour main purpose is to help people discover great books . it ' s that simple ,\nshe said , adding that it is\ncertainly great\nif customers want to take advantage of prime ' s discounted pricing .\nenter your mobile number or email address below and we ' ll send you a link to download the free kindle app . then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone , tablet , or computer - no kindle device required .\n\u201ci\u2019m sure what happened was that someone from the real estate department at amazon was doing some research , and someone said , \u2018if we opened a bunch of stores , would you give us some deals ? \u2019\u201d said kathy doyle thomas , executive vice president and chief strategy officer for half price books , the nation\u2019s third - largest bookstore chain .\namazon opened its seattle location last november , and has slowly revealed plans for more stores since . while the company has up until recently done much to undermine physical retail stores , opening its own allows it to sell amazon books and kindles while marketing its other lucrative services .\nin these early days , it\u2019s all about learning , rather than trying to earn a lot of revenue ,\nsaid ceo jeff bezos at a shareholders meeting in may .\namazon plans to mix the benefits of online and offline book shopping , with a selection chosen based on customer ratings , pre - order and sales figures , and its employees ' assessments . customers can wander the aisles and page through a title before buying , but books face the customer , accompanied by reviews from amazon shoppers , as they would be online . customers can buy in - store or place an order for delivery . amazon devices , such as the kindle e - book reader and fire tablet , are also available for in - store testing .\namazon ceo jeff bezos unveils the kindle fire hd in 2012 . ( al seib / los angeles times )\nfigure 4 : existing amazon food fulfillment centers and whole foods distribution centers in the united states of america .\nfigure 15 : existing and projected new amazon fulfillment centers , sortation centers and prime now hubs in germany .\nfigure 16 : existing and projected new amazon fulfillment centers , sortation centers and prime now hubs in italy ."]}
{"id": 53868, "summary": [{"text": "bitcoin group is a multinational bitcoin mining company headquartered in melbourne , australia .", "topic": 32}, {"text": "the company was founded during 2014 as a result of a partnership between sam lee , allan guo and ryan xu .", "topic": 18}, {"text": "the company announced that it would pursue an initial public offering ( ipo ) on the australian securities exchange ( asx ) in october 2014 , however it was delayed due to two stop orders from the australian securities and investments commission ( asic ) .", "topic": 18}, {"text": "bitcoin group is currently in the process of making a third attempt to list on the asx through an ipo , it is expected to occur in january 2016 due to asic 's request for an independent expert report .", "topic": 35}, {"text": "the company maintains it is the first digital currency company in the world to ipo as it has avoided going through so-called ' backdoor listings ' that have been undertaken by other listed digital currency companies . ", "topic": 26}], "title": "bitcoin group", "paragraphs": ["after months of delays , australian bitcoin company bitcoin group will finally make its share market debut in february .\naustralian - based bitcoin miner bitcoin group is seeking to raise $ 20 million and list on the share market .\nthe bitcoin group - a weekly round - up of the top bitcoin news stories . - - live on youtube\nbitcoin group has a total of seven bitcoin mining locations across the globe . the majority of bitcoin group\u2019s hash power is generated in china , with less than 2 % being generated in australia and iceland .\nbtc corporation holdings is a group of companies that invests in and develops bitcoin and blockchain technologies .\nbitcoin group said it is projected to produce about 13 . 4 per cent of the world ' s bitcoin mining output , based on a bitcoin price of $ 400 .\n\u201cbitcoin group has powerful computers to do this work in seven sites across australia , iceland and china . \u201d\nfounded in 2013 as the digital currency working group , the organization has since changed its name to the distributed ledger technology working group ( dltwg ) .\nassuming the average bitcoin price for 2016 is $ 347 , bitcoin group\u2019s revenue is valued between $ 27 . 76 million and $ 39 . 91 million .\nas a bitcoin miner , bitcoin group earns money from validating peer - to - peer bitcoin transactions which are recorded on the ` blockchain ' - the digital currency ' s publicly accessible money ledger .\nbitcoin mining is the act of securing the bitcoin network through the verification of bitcoin transactions . since bitcoin mining is part of the infrastructure layer which powers the whole bitcoin network , every company , application and future innovation using the bitcoin network rely on bitcoin miners to securely and efficiently process transactions .\nhowever , one crucial group was not on board with this compromise . not one of\naustralian bitcoin mining company bitcoin group ltd . is going public , with stock in the company due to be listed of the australian stock exchange ( asx ) in november .\nthere are two other bitcoin etf applications awaiting a verdict from the sec . grayscale investments llc\u2019s bitcoin investment trust , backed by early bitcoin advocate barry silbert and his digital currency group , filed an application last year .\nthe future of \u201cbitcoin cash : \u201d an interview with bitcoin abc lead . . .\nbitcoin group has reissued its prospectus for the second time in the year - long bid to become the world\u2019s first listed cryptocurrency miner .\nthough other bitcoin firms , including digitalbtc and bitcoin shop have publicly - traded shares , bitcoin group maintains it is the first digital currency company to ipo as it has avoided going through so - called ' backdoor listings ' .\nelectricity is often the largest cost associated with bitcoin mining , to minimise this bitcoin group actively seeks to operate in locations with low cost electricity . access to such low cost electricity is most commonly found in china , which is why the majority of bitcoin group\u2019s operations are based there . in addition to minimising costs , bitcoin group also seeks to minimise its environmental impact , as a result we aim to develop relationships with partners who possess sustainable energy sources .\nsupply of cryptocurrencies to gmo coin , inc . \u2013 the plan is to supply mined bitcoin to group digital asset exchange company gmo coin .\nbitcoin group , which has five computer centres in china , is able to crack one to two blocks a day using 6 , 000 machines .\nbitcoin group chairman andrew plympton says the company currently produces about 1 . 57 per cent of the world ' s bitcoins , and operates bitcoin mining equipment at six sites in china and iceland .\nnew frontier group uses cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website . if you continue we assume that you consent to receive all cookies on all new frontier group sites .\nbitcoin group is to make its third attempt to ipo this november , following two stop orders from the australian securities and investments commission ( asic ) .\nthe amount of bitcoins that are received by bitcoin group is determined by the company\u2019s hash power as a percentage of the global bitcoin network hash power . higher levels of relative power will increase the chances of our operation solving the blockchain algorithm and therefore create a greater likelihood of bitcoin group receiving the 25 bitcoins currently released every 10 minutes plus transaction fees .\nbitcoin group has announced it will pursue an initial public offering ( ipo ) in australia . if successful , it would be the first bitcoin company to offer its shares to the public in an ipo .\nwhile bitcoin group would claim the mantle of being the first company dealing in bitcoin to make an ipo , it wouldn ' t be the only public bitcoin company . two other firms , digitalbtc and bitcoin shop , also have shares traded publicly , although they both achieved this through\nbackdoor listings\n.\naustralian - based bitcoin group is seeking to raise $ 20 million through the issue of 100 million new shares to the public at 20 cents per share .\nthe amount of bitcoins that are received by bitcoin group is determined by the company\u2019s hash power as a percentage of the global bitcoin network hash power . higher levels of relative power will increase the chances of our operation solving the blockchain algorithm and therefore create a greater likelihood of bitcoin group receiving the 12 . 5 bitcoins currently released every 10 minutes plus transaction fees .\nfounded in 2014 , bitcoin group claims to have a vision of making \u201ctrust more accessible via bitcoin\u2019s underlying blockchain technology , \u201d which they then explain is through \u201csecuring the blockchain through verifying transactions\u2026known as \u2018mining\u2019 . \u201d\nwe are risq group . the go - to employment screener and verification expert for the asia pacific region .\nfor bitcoin group , the ato ' s guidelines are critical to its listing plans . lee interprets the tax authority ' s moves , despite the drawbacks in its tax treatment , as largely positive for bitcoin companies there .\nbitcoin group has already engaged with mining rig makers and signed an agreement with an electricity supplier in anticipation of starting its mining business , according to an investor presentation .\ngmo internet group indicated its plans to enter mining business utilizing next - generation 7 - nanometer technology semiconductor chips .\nwhat do you think about the segwit2x working group proposal ? let us know your thoughts in the comments below .\nbitcoin group is an australian - based pure play miner , producing over 1 . 57 % of the global mining output . it operates across china , iceland and australia .\ndo you like to research and read about bitcoin technology ? check out bitcoin . com\u2019s wiki page for an in - depth look at bitcoin\u2019s innovative technology and interesting history .\non 13 february asic issued a stop order prohibiting bitcoin group limited ( a bitcoin miner ) from publishing statements concerning its intention to make an initial public offering of its shares on the asx until it has formally lodged a prospectus .\naccording to the first prospectus , the group expected to mine between 80 , 000 and 115 , 000 bitcoins in the 2016 financial year . at the current bitcoin price of $ 447 aud , the group\u2019s revenue would be between $ 35 . 76 million and $ 51 . 41 million .\nabout $ 18 million from the ipo will be spent on more computers to bolster the group ' s mining power .\nbitcoin group limited ( bitcoin group ) had posted statements on the social media app wechat which sought expressions of interest from the public to subscribe for shares in the company if the proposed asx listing proceeded . asic noted that these statements were made before bitcoin group was registered as a company in australia and before any prospectus was lodged , in breach of pre - prospectus advertising restrictions . wechat is a mobile communications app that was developed in china and , in its media release , asic stated that the company was targeting investors from the chinese community .\nminers generate hash power by connecting and powering purpose built bitcoin mining machines , also known as asic miners . as the amount of bitcoin miners operating and the scale of operations have increased , so too has the mining difficulty . this has led to bitcoin mining machines becoming more powerful and efficient at solving the bitcoin algorithm over time . due to the benefits that access to the latest mining technology brings , bitcoin group places great emphasis on developing strong relations with multiple mining machine manufacturers . currently bitcoin group\u2019s mining operation generates an average of 6 . 2 petahashes , which is approximately 1 . 19 % of the global hash power .\nbitcoin group se , formerly known as ae innovative capital se , is a germany - based investment company . the company provides venture capital to companies with a focus on business concepts and technology . the company operates bitcoin deutschland ag is a wholly owned subsidiary .\nin bitcoin group ' s prospectus , mr plympton said investors should be aware that the company is a newly formed entity , and the management team has no prior experience operating as a publicly listed entity .\nlee says bitcoin group will remain\nhardware agnostic\nalthough he added that he planned to use some of the proceeds from the listing , if it goes through , to invest in asic chip makers .\nanother bitcoin miner , digital btc , has been trading on the local share market since june 2014 , though is shifting its focus away from bitcoin - reliant operations following the depreciation in the bitcoin price .\nminers generate hash power by connecting and powering purpose built bitcoin mining machines , also known as asic miners . as the amount of bitcoin miners operating and the scale of operations have increased , so too has the mining difficulty . this has led to bitcoin mining machines becoming more powerful and efficient at solving the bitcoin algorithm over time . due to the benefits that access to the latest mining technology brings , bitcoin group places great emphasis on developing strong relations with multiple mining machine manufacturers .\nin conversation with coindesk , szczepanik explained the influence of the group and why the sec is taking an increasingly public stance on the issue .\nbitcoin group ' s lee points to digitalbtc ' s share offering as a sign that the australian investing public has an appetite for bitcoin stocks . he also believes that a listed entity would give customers the transparency and consumer protections that aren ' t guaranteed by privately held mining firms .\nbitcoin group , slated as the second digital currency company to list on the asx , is set to finally float after twice revising its listing date since it first lodged its prospectus with the corporate cop in june .\nthe closing date for bitcoin group shares has been moved to the 8th of january , 2016 . the new settlement date will be the 13th of january , with the shares expected to list on the 20th of january .\ngetting involved in a working group does not necessarily mean that you are going to do anything else - - not yet ,\nhughes says , but\nif there are consumer implications , being an active participant in a working group would be a shrewd way to talk about them .\nsales of next - generation mining boards \u2013 gmo internet group plans to purchase manufactured mining boards to equip them with specialized mining chips for further resale .\nbitcoin group plans to issue 100 million new shares to raise $ 20 million at 20\u00a2 a share and a market capitalisation of $ 32 . 9 million based on 164 , 870 , 930 shares on completion of the offer .\nif you would like to learn more about the history of bitcoin mining , feel free to visit our bitcoin mining museum located at our melbourne office .\nbitcoin group aims to raise au $ 20m from the sale of 100 million shares at au $ 0 . 20 a share , and would trade on the australian securities exchange ( asx ) , according to the sydney morning herald .\nfollowing a partnership announced earlier this month with connecticut - based investment bank source capital group , overstock ' s offering is slated to begin trading in december .\na first software implementation of the bitcoin cash protocol , called bitcoin abc , was recently revealed by its lead developer , amaury \u201cdeadal nix\u201d sech\u00e9t at the future of bitcoin conference in arnhem , the netherlands . sech\u00e9t worked at facebook for the past years and decided to focus on bitcoin full time earlier this year .\ngmo internet group , based in tokyo , normally does incredibly boring things like registering domain names and hosting web services . but it , too , has caught the bitcoin fever , one that some people think has created a bubble in valuations .\nbitcoin group has announced its listing plans as australia ' s regulatory regime for digital currencies begins to take shape . in august , the australian tax office ( ato ) published guidance on the tax treatment of digital currencies for the first time .\ninvestors will soon have yet another way to bet on \u2014 or against bitcoin .\nwe have since expanded to the world\u2019s largest and leading blockchain technology & digital currency industry group , helping our clients pioneer the vast and diverse uses of blockchain technology .\nnotably , lee also runs bitcoins reserve , an offshore cryptocurrency arbitrage fund whose operations will be folded into bitcoin group . the fund claims a return of 765 % to its clients for the 12 months ended from 24th may , according to its prospectus .\nestablished in may 2013 , the blockchain technology & digital currency industry group represents an evolution of legal services rather than a genesis . as part of the greater electronic financial services group , perkins coie has a long history representing technology companies that provide consumer and financial services , including mobile payment providers , tokenized in - game assets , e - commerce companies and marketplace payment service providers . when the first bitcoin and other decentralized virtual currency companies emerged , perkins coie was uniquely situated to launch an industry group focused specifically on blockchain technology and digital currency . now , the group has over 40 lawyers who have helped more than 200 clients reconcile complex regulatory compliance questions , assess intellectual property opportunities , negotiate with regulators and educate the greater population about the promises of blockchain technology .\nbitcoin group has powerful computers to do this\nmining\nwork in seven sites across australia , iceland and china . among the risks noted in the prospectus is the cost of electricity , so it places its machines in countries with low - cost power .\nthat moment , which comes in november , is most likely to decide whether bitcoin will remain one network or split into two . that is the point when \u201cyou have to get all the markets to agree that what we used to call bitcoin is no longer bitcoin , \u201d said bitcoin core developer eric lombrozo , who joined hoffman on the podcast .\nbitcoin group se is a holding company , which engages in the acquisition , sale , and management of investments . it also provides administrative , controlling , and coordination services . the company was founded on october 28 , 2008 and is headquartered in herford , germany .\nmost altcoins try to do something more than bitcoin , which is fine . but we aren\u2019t . bitcoin decided to take a road with segregated witness and off - chain solutions . we are trying to continue to do what bitcoin has been doing for some time .\nfirm is globally ranked in the chambers fintech 2018 guide and dax hansen , chair of the firm\u2019s fintech and blockchain industry group , is individually ranked under the blockchain & cryptocurrencies category .\nbitcoin group has much higher numbers pitched for the years ahead , with the prospectus predicting revenue of between $ 21 . 3 million ( $ 14 . 9 million ) to $ 63 . 7 million ( $ 44 . 5 million ) for the 2015 - 2016 period .\nwho\u2019s going to be developing bitcoin abc , or the layer 2 solutions you mention ? because , let\u2019s be honest , you don\u2019t have much support from bitcoin\u2019s development community so far .\nbitcoin is a type of decentralised virtual currency that has emerged in the last decade as an internet - based medium of exchange . bitcoin \u2018mining\u2019 refers to the security process of confirming the validity and authenticity of transactions listed on the bitcoin network ( the \u201cblockchain\u201d ) whenever bitcoins are exchanged . this involves bitcoin miners applying complicated mathematical formulas ( using cryptography ) to the blockchain in order to verify each transaction . this requires significant investment by competing bitcoin miners in advanced computer software and computing power , which is rewarded through the issue of new bitcoin to successful miners . in 2014 , digital cc limited became the first bitcoin mining company listed on the asx .\nthe bitcoin unlimited developers in particular don ' t exactly have a pristine track record , with network - wide node crashes caused by bugs . will this be any better for bitcoin cash ?\naccording to bitcoin group\u2019s prospectus the company has a number of goals , including investing and focusing on current operations by maintaining and expanding on current hash power levels , with the acquisition of additional mining equipment to be serviced under fully hosted solutions as well as seeking additional hash power providers .\n\u201chow do we develop well - capitalized and regulated markets in the u . s . and europe if financial innovators aren\u2019t allowed to bring products to market that grow domestic demand for digital currencies like bitcoin ? \u201d asked jerry brito , executive director of coin center , an advocacy group .\nlet\u2019s assume you are right about being being capable of maintaining a multi - billion dollar project \u2014 but wrong about it ever becoming a multi - billion dollar project . what if users don\u2019t choose bitcoin cash over bitcoin ? are you committed to bitcoin cash even as a smaller coin ?\nthe bitcoin miner expects its shares to start trading on the australian securities exchange on november 11 .\n) , which was an impassioned discussion of what may be the end of bitcoin\u2019s civil war .\ngmo announced today that it plans to spend more than $ 3 million to start mining bitcoin in the first half of next year . some $ 10 million is available for bitcoin miners to accumulate each day , at the current bitcoin price of around $ 4 , 600 . the firm says cryptocurrencies like bitcoin will evolve into \u201cuniversal currencies\u201d that will create a global \u201cborderless economic zone . \u201d\nread next : china\u2019s bitmain dominates bitcoin mining . now it wants to cash in on artificial intelligence\nyet bitcoin presents a new set of risks to investors given its limited adoption , a number of massive cybersecurity breaches affecting bitcoin owners and the lack of consistent treatment of the assets by governments .\nasic ' s role to protect australian investors means they need to understand our unique business model . we appreciate the patience asic have taken to understand what we do , and thank their co - operation in helping ensure our prospectus accurately reflects the current and future opportunity of bitcoin group .\nasic ' s role to protect australian investors means they need to understand our unique business model . we appreciate the patience asic have shown to understand what we do , and thank their co - operation in helping ensure our prospectus accurately reflects the current and future opportunity of bitcoin group .\nthe approval will also give buyers of ethereum and bitcoin several regulated ways to lower the risk on their existing cryptocurrency bets \u2014 which may be welcome or may increase their risk in the hopes of potentially outsized returns . that\u2019s possible because derivatives are a varied group that includes options and future contracts .\nroger ver and urltoken recently visited all the top exchanges in korea to talk about bitcoin cash . huobi , coinnest and multiple bitcoin meetups were on the list . as you can see from the vlog , korean\u2019s love cryptocurrency and you can expect more big bitcoin cash news from korea in july .\ntokyo - based gmo internet group , which was previously mainly engaged in providing of web hosting and a range of other digital services , now plans to expand its portfolio by entering cryptocurrency mining business .\nasic is concerned about \u201chow the bitcoin industry operates , the variables underpinning the bitcoin mining equation\u2026 and its impact on bcg , and information setting out future performance of bcg\u2026\u201d according to the third prospectus .\nfor good or for worse , 2014 might just be the year for bitcoin . after soaring to new highs \u2014 one bitcoin was trading at 1 . 200 dollars last december \u2014 the virtual currency received three significant blows . last week , the japanese exchange platform mtgox and the canadian bitcoin bank flexcoin both filed for bankruptcy . plus american senator joe manchin called for a bitcoin ban in the us .\nbased in melbourne , bitcoin group currently offers cryptocurrency arbitrage , but told coindesk it would switch to mining the currency if its ipo is a success . it plans to issue 100 million new shares at 20\u00a2 each . some 90 % of the company ' s funds will go towards buying cpu power .\nperhaps the regulator ' s most notable action this year wasn ' t for granting permission , but for a cryptocurrency settlement . in july , the sec issued a cease - and - desist order against the otc - traded bitcoin investment trust ( bit ) , founded by digital currency group ceo barry silbert .\nunlike many in the bitcoin mining space , the company claims to be cash flow positive and profitable .\nas bitcoin prices dominate headlines , you might be wondering whether you should invest in the popular cryptocurrency .\nbitcoin mining describes the process of earning new bitcoins , which can then be converted to a major currency .\nwhen miners successfully solve the bitcoin algorithmic equation that verifies transactions , they are rewarded with newly minted bitcoins .\nnoting that the community has been trying to avoid certain technical upgrades that run the risk of causing a \u201csplit\u201d that would create two versions of bitcoin \u2014 one with a higher value and the other lower \u2014 mike belshe , chief executive officer of bitgo , a cryptocurrency security company that supports bitcoin , says that because of the inaction , \u201cin a lot of ways , bitcoin already has split . a lot of people aren\u2019t using bitcoin anymore . people are moving their coins out of bitcoin , converting it to another coin . \u2026 if bitcoin were performing and executing on all cylinders two years ago and meeting the demands of all its constituents , would we have these other coins at all ? bitcoin had all the market share . today it doesn\u2019t . \u201d\nthe next bitcoin is here and its called smartcash , instant payment pos payment network , smartnodes . . .\nanother bitcoin miner , digital btc , joined the local share market through a backdoor listing in july 2014 .\n\u201cbased on the record before it , the commission believes that the significant markets for bitcoin are unregulated , \u201d the sec said in a statement . \u201cthe commission notes that bitcoin is still in the relatively early stages of its development and that , over time , regulated bitcoin - related markets of significant size may develop . \u201d\nperkins coie was here when it all began , at the forefront of advising clients on tokenization and bitcoin .\nin a sign of how serious state powers are taking the emergence of blockchain , the most powerful regulatory body in the us now has a working group dedicated to protecting its users and investors from fraud in the sector .\nprobably not : it\u2019s just too volatile . the virtual currency is known for wild fluctuations in price . the value of one bitcoin\u2014which was created in 2008 by an anonymous programmer or group of programmers\u2014reached its all - time high of $ 1 , 165 . 89 in november 2013 before taking a major dive , according to coindesk data .\nthat idea sounds innocent on the surface , but defining a role for the bureau - - which told the gao that it plans greater involvement in working - group talks - - is problematic for several reasons , observers say .\nwhile some digital currency companies in australia welcomed the clarity created by the ato guidance , many disagreed with the tax treatment . non - profit advocacy group bitcoin association of australia , for example , said at the time that the treatment placed an\nonerous\nadministrative burden on companies who would be required to keep detailed records of transactions .\nin the group ' s early days , its mission tended to align with szczepanik ' s role as the assistant director of the sec division of enforcement . since then though , it ' s expanded to include 75 diverse members .\ngmo\u2019s arrival will allay fears that bitcoin mining had grown too dependent on chinese chip designers and operators . bitmain , for instance , operates mining pools that account for some 30 % of all the processing power on the bitcoin network .\nabout $ 18 million of the funds raised from its market listing will be invested into bitcoin mining equipment and facilities .\nalso , the company is highly dependent on its mining operations in china , and the bitcoin price is highly volatile .\nbitcoin is an implementation of wei dai \u2018s b - money proposal on cypherpunks in 1998 and nick szabo\u2019s bitgold proposal .\n\u201cas the world\u2019s first ipo in our industry , we are no doubt setting a precedent\u2026asic\u2019s role to protect australian investors means they need to understand our unique business model . we appreciate the patience asic have taken to understand what we do , and thank their co - operation in helping ensure our prospectus accurately reflects the current and future opportunity of bitcoin group . \u201d\nin such a way , gmo internet group aims to \u201csupport sound management of bitcoins by leveraging their accumulated know - how on internet infrastructure business and internet finance business [ and by investing of more than $ 320m into the sphere ] \u201d .\nbut for the first time with a member of the media , she elaborated on the working group ' s internal structure , how it operates with other departments in the sec and how serious the regulatory body is taking its exploration of blockchain .\nfor example , the sec ' s specialized working group on equity market structure has its own blockchain task force . employees continue work on their cases while keeping an eye open to how blockchain impacts other divisions of investment management or trading and markets .\nthe path to an ipo hasn\u2019t been a simple one for the bitcoin group , with the company first having floated the idea for an ipo last year before hitting multiple regulatory hurdles with the australian securities and investment commission ( asic ) , including stop orders on its first two initial attempts to go public ; asic lifted the most recent stop order on the company friday .\ni think it is pretty much inevitable that bcc starts as a minority coin . but longer term , it will either overtake bitcoin or it will create an incentive for bitcoin to scale . in either case , that ' d be a win .\ndespite current setbacks , bitcoin continues to be the most successful digital currency to - date . it is a cryptocurrency , which means its creation and transactions are controlled by computer encryption and decryption algorithms . as the currency isn ' t backed or regulated by any official institution , bitcoin value is quite volatile : right now , one bitcoin is trading at around 600 dollars .\nthe leader in blockchain news , coindesk is a media outlet that strives for the highest journalistic standards and abides by a strict set of editorial policies . coindesk is an independent operating subsidiary of digital currency group , which invests in cryptocurrencies and blockchain startups .\nwhile the developers and miners still haven\u2019t found a way forward , this brings us to the third , and most important group in the game theory of bitcoin : the users . this group has the ultimate control in bitcoin . if bitcoin split into two coins , the users would determine which one is the \u201creal\u201d bitcoin simply by choosing to hold and transact more with one of them , thereby boosting its price . however , the bitcoin developers and miners have no way of determining in advance which version of the coin users would support . while one might say that the 20 . 5 million wallets represented by the companies who signed the new york agreement represent a significant percentage , for now , some users who support the core developers and are angry that bitmain has thwarted the adoption of segwit are aiming to wrest control from the miners . they are attempting a \u201cuser - activated soft fork , \u201d a sort of declaration of war on the miners . a video about uasf that featured bitcoin \u201cmaximalist\u201d tone vays \u2014 someone who believes that in the future , there will only be one dominant blockchain , and it will be bitcoin \u2014 begins with a shot of him standing in the woods wearing a flannel shirt and a camouflage uasf baseball hat , a bitcoin bandana masking his face except his eyes , his arms crossed over his chest and a machete raised in one hand and an axe in the other . while more ideologically driven bitcoin users may support this idea , it\u2019s not clear whether they will garner the support necessary to pull it off . it currently has only 22 % support from companies in the space and a deadline of august 1 .\nno bitcoin cash blocks have yet been mined . if six consecutive bitcoin cash blocks take more than twelve hours to be mined , difficulty for the block after that is decreased by 20 percent . sech\u00e9t remains hopeful that the chain will get rolling eventually .\nthis year i started to do research on a scaling solution for bitcoin myself , at first focusing on extension blocks . bitcoin abc was initially a base i could use to build various experiments on top of . i was later contacted by \u201cfreetrader ,\na developer on the r / btcfork subreddit , who wanted to implement an adjustable block size limit on top of bitcoin abc .\nin sec chair mary jo white ' s last address to the public before announcing her impending resignation , she explicitly listed the distributed ledger technology working group as\ncarefully evaluating when and how this technology will be on - boarded within the securities market\n.\nthe company earns money by solving complex mathematical equations to verify a bitcoin transaction on the digital currency ' s\ndistributed\nledger , known as the blockchain . this is has no central location , but is held on every bitcoin user ' s computer .\nthe blog post was submitted to multiple bitcoin forums and some of them submitted by garzik himself . of course , a few people\nour multidisciplinary group is on the front lines , helping clients address the complex legal issues faced by bitcoin and other virtual currency businesses and partnering with those who are pioneering new blockchain and other distributed ledger solutions to many of today\u2019s market challenges . we provide regulatory compliance counseling , litigation support , consumer protection counseling and business transaction assistance for a range of bitcoin and digital currency systems , services and products . our clients include virtual currency exchanges , both large and small blockchain innovators , payment processors , investors and industry associations .\nthe third prospectus has been issued to allow time for the company to \u201crespond to issues raised by asic\u201d . the commission had requested an independent expert be appointed to report on the bitcoin mining process and the details of the \u201cbitcoin mining equation\u201d in the second prospectus .\nlonger term , the company wants to expand into middleware and application layer opportunities leveraging the blockchain by developing mobile apps such as bitcoin wallets ; the acquisition of smaller bitcoin miners , and potentially investing and acquiring digital currency industry startups that focus on building fintech applications .\nyou\u2019re not the first to have a \u201cdifference of vision\u201d for bitcoin\u2019s direction . litecoin was created to offer a better payment experience . dogecoin was , likewise , lauded for its micropayment potential . why not just use an altcoin , instead of forking away from bitcoin ?\nand it appears that isn ' t likely to change soon . the head of the sec ' s distributed ledger working group , valerie szczepanik , isn ' t able to speak about her plans for blockchain regulation or how the agency will pursue enforcement in the industry .\nreducing our carbon footprint is one of our key considerations , given that the electricity requirements of our operations have significantly increased as their scale has expanded . it is because of this that bitcoin group has , where available , chosen to power its mining operations through the use of renewable energy . currently we generate up to 82 % of our hash rate from hydroelectricity in china and geothermal energy in iceland .\nbitcoin is a digital currency , a medium of exchange that is electronically created and stored - there are no physical notes or coins .\nif all goes according to plan , august 1st will see the launch of a new cryptocurrency , described as an \u201cairdrop altcoin , \u201d a \u201cspinoff - coin , \u201d a \u201cfork - coin , \u201d a \u201cclone - coin , \u201d or \u2014 as the people behind the project call it \u2014 \u201ca new version of bitcoin : \u201d bitcoin cash ( \u201cbcc\u201d ) . anyone who holds bitcoin ( btc ) on this day , at 12 : 20 utc precisely , will automatically receive the equivalent amount in bcc , attributed to their bitcoin private keys .\naccording to the notice , gmo internet group plans to invest more than 10 % of its non - current assets , which constitute around $ 320 million . bitmain , which received $ 50m of investments from sequoia capital and idg capital few days ago , had no comment yet .\nbitcoin can\u2019t succeed unless the developers and the miners work together at some point\u201d \u2014 and so far no proposal has gotten support from both .\njust recently urltoken reported on a bitcoin improvement proposal ( bip ) written by calvin rechner that was recently submitted to the developer\u2019s mailing list . there is another plan in the works initiated by bitcoin developer and bloq ceo , jeff garzik , that aims to combine segwit and a 2mb block size increase . on may 30 garzik addressed the community detailing his thoughts on bitcoin\u2019s current throughput issues and the proposed scaling solutions\u2019 intentions .\nwith the float , the company is offering tech - savvy investors the opportunity to invest in the digital currency and the technology behind bitcoin .\nfile photo - a bitcoin sign is seen in a window in toronto , may 8 , 2014 . reuters / mark blinch / file photo\nthe bitcoin scaling discussion has been an ongoing ferocious debate that has lasted for years . now there are multiple conversations taking place discussing different ways to scale like using alternative implementations of bitcoin\u2019s code , a user - activated soft fork , extension blocks , emergent consensus , and just recently barry silbert\u2019s idea . the suggestion announced by silbert\u2019s company the digital currency group ( dcg ) is an agreement based off of rsk\u2019s chief scientist , sergio demian lerner\u2019s segwit - 2mb proposal . furthermore , silbert claims to have backing from 56 companies and over 84 percent of hashrate support .\nto understand what has escalated the two - and - a - half - year - long controversy into all - out war , one first needs a little background in the game theory of bitcoin , which i outlined in this previous article . as i wrote then , \u201cthe magic of bitcoin has been the ability for various players with opposing interests to engage in a system that has so far led to an optimal outcome for all of them . \u201d as one would expect , however , when groups with opposing interests have to interact with each other , tensions arise . while , in previous open source projects , parties with opposite aims could part ways , in bitcoin , neither wants to leave what has so far been a highly lucrative game for each of them . ( hear two long - time bitcoin players explain this in my podcast . ) while bitcoin has many constituencies , one of the most important are the developers , who are like the designers of the game . another crucial group are the entities that run the bitcoin network on their computers ( called miners ) who are sort of the operators of the game .\napart from myself and freetrader , bitprim has been helping . that is a company that ' s building infrastructure for bitcoin . bitcoin unlimited developers andrea \u201csickpig\u201d suisani and antony zegers have been helping out with bitcoin cash as well . and like other open - source projects , we have a kernel of people that contribute on a regular basis and even more that add a patch or two or help us with a specific problem .\nin a situation when cryptocurrencies become more and more widely used penetrating even more spheres of peoples\u2019 lives than ever , it is important for them ( esp . for bitcoin , as gmo plans to deal bitcoin mining business ) to secure their reliability in order to further develop and spread .\nwe have a very different way of doing development than both bitcoin core and bitcoin unlimited , mostly derived from my work at facebook as well as llvm where i worked prior . we focus on doing many small incremental changes rather than fewer , bigger changes . this makes code review easier .\nunlike bitcoin or ethereum there are no iota miners , but rather each connected device provides the cpu resources required to process transactions . bitcoin and ethereum process blocks on the blockchain in sequence , while tangle makes it happen in an instant manner and on a peer - to - peer basis .\nbitcoin will revolutionise the world of finance because it has the potential to make the world of finance more accountable and cheaper to operate .\nof note are the many issues discussed in public filings so far this year , including the application of existing laws to bitcoin financial instruments . for example , the sec is currently working with two separate exchanges competing to be the first to host a bitcoin exchange traded fund ( etf ) .\nwhen a bitcoin transaction is performed , it will form part of the transaction \u2018block\u2019 . the chronological record of verified bitcoin transactions is known as the block chain . each block within the block chain has its own block chain algorithmic equation and by solving the block chain algorithmic equation , miners attach the block to the block chain . the block chain is hosted by an online peer - to - peer network and shared by all bitcoin users .\nindependent reserve is a sydney based digital currency exchange , providing a safe , secure and trustworthy place for customers to buy and sell bitcoin and ethereum .\nbitcoin is a digital currency , a medium of exchange that is electronically created and stored with no central authority , and no physical notes or coins .\nledgerx , which plans to roll out bitcoin options first starting in the fall , may also make it easier for investors to short cryptocurrencies . while it isn\u2019t the first to offer bitcoin options , ledgerx is the first to offer options regulated by the cftc . in 2015 , a san francisco - based bitcoin options trading platform derivabit , also known as coinflip , was asked to cease operations by the cftc in 2015 for failing to register with the agency .\ni got a sponsorship from the bitcoin development grant to do my scaling research . this was mostly thanks to other research i\u2019d done prior . i\u2019m not funded to work on bitcoin abc specifically . that was not the original plan ; but sometimes you can ' t predict where things are going to lead .\nbecause of the risks presented by bigger blocks , bitcoin core developers generally prefer to offload the day - to - day inexpensive stuff to layers built on top of the blockchain . does bitcoin cash have no plans to adopt segwit , or the lightning network , or other second - layer technologies at all ?\nto help minimize redundant projects , members in every division of the sec coordinate behind the scenes . ( one of the group ' s goals is to learn about the emerging risks created by distributed ledger technology ) . the dltwg also coordinates cross - agency regulatory efforts with federal , state and local law enforcement .\nthe concept of moving scaling along and bolstering a compromise . one bitcoin developer who has been a staunch supporter of the user activated solution , eric lombrozo ,\nhowever , even though no core developers signed on , lombrozo said a number of them have been working to make sure it\u2019s not a disaster anyway . at the same time , he believes that the companies who teamed up with the miners but didn\u2019t manage to get any core developers on board allied with the wrong group .\ntraditional banks may be rendered obsolete by bitcoin and blockchain technology , but the reality is that blockchain has the potential to do much more than just support cryptocurrencies .\nstill , for some people living internationally\u2014like venezuelans plagued with a shortage of cash and those in china , where the government has restricted movement of capital outside of the country\u2014bitcoin presents an attractive option to get ahold of cash , harvey said . its rising popularity in these countries are part of the reason behind bitcoin\u2019s recent surge .\nif you enjoy our bitcoin cash vlogs and want more crypto vlogs and videos , hit the thumbs up , subscribe and leave a comment on our youtube channel .\nwe believe for bitcoin businesses in the mining industry be taken seriously they need to first have the transparency , accountability and legitimacy of a listed company .\nspencer bogart , head of research at blockchain capital , said bitcoin\u2019s price could fall as much as 20 percent but that its long - term adoption will continue .\ninternet is democratising information , 3d printing is democratising manufacturing , bitcoin is democratising money . how ? as the worlds first and leading decentralised trust network , bitcoin is able to transfer power from banks ( incumbents ) to the people , and in the process help connect the billions of unbanked in the world to the global economy .\n\u201cliquidity dried up\u2014no shorts , no sellers , which means a volatile little bubble formed quickly , \u201d peter smith , chief executive of bitcoin wallet blockchain , told cnbc .\nthose sudden ups and downs would be bad news for your portfolio . although bitcoin had a more than 100 % return on investment in 2016 , it\u2019s also five times more volatile than the s & p 500 , said campbell harvey , a professor of finance at duke university , who described bitcoin as \u201can extremely risky investment . \u201d\naustralian exchange and payment processor coinjar began imposing gst on bitcoin sales from 3rd october , although it has stated that it supports changes to the current tax treatment guidelines .\nbitcoin\u2019s three - year long civil war may finally soon come to an end \u2014 but whether that will be a peaceful ending or a bitter breakup remains to be seen .\nbitcoin core has a pretty clear and consistent policy : no contentious hard forks . without such a policy , don\u2019t you see a cryptocurrency splitting into factions for each disagreement ?\nbut i want bitcoin to be a widely used electronic cash . a cryptocurrency that is used for day - to - day inexpensive stuff , as well as expensive purchases .\nwe talk a lot about digital economy , but still rely on paper money . since 2008 , though , there is a completely digital alternative to physical currencies \u2014 bitcoin .\neven more foreboding is the fact that , even as new money flows into crypto assets , businesses are pivoting away from bitcoin to build on other blockchains . that means countless transactions that could be processed with bitcoin , pushing up its price , will now take place on other blockchains , instead boosting their prices . accelerating that trend is the fact that non - blockchain companies are now creating their own cryptocurrencies \u2014 but not on bitcoin . for instance , kik , which plans to launch a new cryptocurrency called kin , is building it on ethereum . the factors above combined with the full speculative frenzy in non - bitcoin tokens and the civil war in bitcoin finally pushed its market cap as a percentage of all cryptocurrencies below 50 % for the first time a few weeks ago ; for years it had been at 80 - 90 % . it hasn\u2019t recovered since .\nas for the impact the departure of this economic activity will have on bitcoin , it\u2019s not clear . while on the face of it , it seems incongruous that bitcoin should be reaching all - time highs at the same time that the community is in a civil war with no end in sight , chris burniske , blockchain products lead at ark investment management , the first public fund manager to invest in bitcoin , says that the price is reflective of the problems the network is facing . \u201calthough bitcoin is hitting new highs , it is dropping precipitously in its dominance of the overall crypto asset markets , \u201d he says . \u201cso on a relative basis it is underperforming the asset class . \u201d\ni think that people will come to an agreement . the reason there is a split now , is because people have different ideas of where they want bitcoin to go . once blocks on bitcoin cash fill up , people will still want to go to the same place , so i ' m confident they ' ll stay in the same boat .\nbitcoin industry insiders have issued an optimistic prediction for the cryptocurrency over the next few decades , suggesting it could be as widely used as the swiss franc or the australian dollar .\ni see all these different proposals as the symptom of a fast moving environment . when i started bitcoin abc with freetrader , segwit2x and the uahf did not even exist yet .\nso far , it looks like the blocks are going to be slow the first week until difficulty readjusts , then it should be good ,\nhe told bitcoin magazine .\nin essence , iota does the job miners do with bitcoin - but for free . there is no transaction fee and why even the smallest micro - payments are now possible .\nmoreover , though cfpb has authority to amend regulations under the payments - focused electronic fund transfer act , it is questionable whether the act is relevant to bitcoin , hughes says .\nasic took the step of issuing a specific media release about the stop order given the publicity around bitcoin group\u2019s intention to list and the fact that , as no prospectus has yet been lodged , a media release was an effective way for asic to highlight its concerns to the market and the action it took . in the release , asic reminded the market that it expects companies to be mindful of their obligations regarding pre - lodgment advertising and that asic will take action it deems necessary to ensure that investment decisions by the public are made in a fully informed environment ."]}
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fortunately , with the variety of memory testers to choose from , you should definitely be able to find a memory tester within your testing needs and budget\n5 . the memory tester according to claim 4 , further comprising a control unit configured to generate the selection signal .\nmemory tester without question redefines memory testing capabilities and is the most cost - effective solution for testing high - speed ddr2 memory modules . ramcheck has features that you would only expect to find in memory testing equipment that would cost $ 20 , 000 or more .\npurify \u2013 memory leak detecting tool . the senior software tester should be familiar with the following languages : . . . .\nfactory - refurbished ramcheck ddr2 and ramcheck ddr memory testers are now available at a fraction of the cost of a new tester .\npurify \u2013 memory leak detecting tool . the software tester should be familiar with some of the following languages : . . . .\nwith a memory leak , an application will run slower and slower , consuming more and more memory .\nyou also save more money by not having to have your old tester recalibrated .\nimportant : if your memory tests fail , replace the memory immediately . the memory hardware in your computer is not repairable and must be replaced if it fails .\nmemory profiling and analysis tools development e . g . memory leaks detectors , allocators , guards , etc . engineer that will participate in memory optimization . . .\nand receive a substantial trade - in discount off the retail price of a ramcheck lx ddr3 or ramcheck lx ddr3 / ddr2 memory tester .\nat the same time they need all the capabilities of a \u2018big iron\u2019 tester .\nfree collection free delivery and the memorypat tester for just & pound249 ; plus vat .\nmemory profiling and analysis tools development e . g . memory leaks detectors , allocators , guards , etc . engineer that will lead memory initiatives and be . . .\na memory tester which tests a memory device in the burst system is provided with burst address generating circuits for linear and interleave uses , in order to generate burst addresses corresponding to the two types .\nmcs ddr3 240p module socket for dimm module tester sockets . you know what you get .\nfig . 8 is a block diagram showing an example of a memory tester for executing an object file obtained from the compiler of fig . 7 ;\nif you are one of our many loyal simcheck ii users , we offer a substantial trade - in discount for the ramcheck lx memory tester packages .\nmemory profiling and analysis tools development e . g . memory leaks detectors , allocators , guards , etc . as a principal engineer , you will lead memory initiatives . . .\nto launch the windows memory diagnostic tool , open the start menu , type \u201cwindows memory diagnostic\u201d , and press enter .\nthe ramcheck owes much of its boxy look to the previous memory tester innoventions offered , the simcheck ii . by maintaining a cohesive layout , the company assured that users of its ' s earlier generation memory tester could easily upgrade their unit to the more current ramcheck simply by switching out a component pcb board .\na first embodiment will be described with reference to fig . 1 . fig . 1 is a block diagram showing a memory tester according to an embodiment .\ndocmemory memory diagnostic is yet another computer memory test program and works very similarly to the other programs i have listed above .\nmemory test software , often called ram test software , are programs that perform detailed tests of your computer ' s memory system .\ni was testing an android application for memory leakage . but i have no idea how to test memory leakage in the application . and how would i know that app has memory leakage problem ?\nnote that if a computer crashes because of failing memory , and windows memory diagnostics detects this , the system will prompt you to schedule a memory test the next time the computer is restarted .\nthe memory tester of fig . 8 is provided with units similar to those of the memory tester shown in fig . 1 , with the exception that units corresponding to the linear and interleave operation register 1 , 2 and the l / i selector 3 do not exist but that a burst address operation register 600 is provided instead .\nsoftware quality assurance tester . are you a master of games that challenge your memory ? crush games that have you spot the differences on a screen ? . . .\nas shown in fig . 1 , a memory tester according to the embodiment is provided with a linear burst address generating circuit 100 , an interleave burst address generating circuit 200 , a linear operation register 1 , an interleave operation register 2 , a l / i selector 3 , a pattern generator ( pg ) 300 , a selector 400 and a control unit 500 . the control unit 500 controls the memory tester in whole to test a memory device to be tested . the terms \u201clinear\u201d and \u201cinterleave\u201d indicate types of memories to be tested by a memory tester , respectively .\ni would recommend using docmemory memory diagnostic only if the memory testers i have listed above do not work for you or if you ' d like yet one more confirmation that your memory has failed .\nhighly parallel tester architecture automates the task of testing hundreds ( up to 640 ) of devices in parallel .\ndesigned and built with the reseller , memory manufacturer and computer service center in mind , the ramcheck memory tester from houstin - based innoventions is a one - of - a - kind portable memory testing platform for the professional . at a cost of just under $ 2 , 000 usd for the standard unit , the ramcheck memory tester comes in fairly inexpensive in a market populated by large desktop testers that can range in price from as much as $ 8 , 000 - $ 26 , 000usd .\nto test a module , identify it and do a speed verification , simply turn on the ramcheck lx memory tester , insert a memory module into the test socket , then press the start button . since there are no complex setup processes to master , the ramcheck lx memory tester can be used\nout of the box .\nof course , you can also customize the test parameters if you have more advanced testing needs .\nwhy buy a memory tester ? over the past 15 years , thousands of companies around the world , including many fortune 500 companies , colleges and universities , military and government institutions have come to rely on our memory test equipment . check out our many\nlaptop computer memory . the versatility of ramcheck memory testers provides us with several models and options to choose from . if you only need to test\ndon ' t rule out bad memory when encountering problems in windows 10 . the memory diagnostics tool can help you zero in on defective ram .\n7 . the memory tester according to claim 4 , wherein the first and second operation variables are obtained by executing one unit of test program containing logical formulas for obtaining the operation variables .\nmemtest86 has a bunch of memory tests that it runs on the system , so it takes quite a bit longer than the windows memory tool . it\u2019s a great tool and pretty much the industry standard for memory diagnostics .\na synchronous memory device such as a sdram is known as a memory device . the synchronous memory device operates in synchronization with a high - speed clock signal . in the synchronous memory device , read or write operation is performed according to a burst system in order to speed up consecutive accesses .\nafter booting from whatever it is you made , windows memory diagnostic will automatically begin testing the memory and will repeat the tests until you stop them .\nthe ramcheck tester relies on a powerful high - frequency test engine . with its proven test algorithms and modular , expandable design , ramcheck delivers fast , superior memory testing at an affordable price .\nmodems , video cards , processors , memory , drive etc . hard drives , memory modules , monitors , personal computers and peripheral devices . . . .\nuse it as a stand alone tester , or connect it to your pc via the built - in pc serial interface .\ncst is proud to present the next generation of eureka tester capable of testing ddr , ddr2 & ddr3 in blazing speed .\nthe memorypat tester is safe for use on pcs and other it equipment and can also be purchased as a starter kit .\nin the event that windows memory diagnostics detects a memory error , your best bet will be to replace the ram chip . if there is more than one ram chip , you ' ll replace one chip at a time and rerun windows memory diagnostics until you find out which is the memory chip with a problem .\nwith its four expansion sockets , ramcheck is a highly expandable and modular tester . in addition to the add - on devices available , we are continuously developing more optional adapters to support future memory technologies .\nramcheck is the only memory tester that automatically identifies and tests both sdram and older edo / fpm dimms on the same 168 - pin test socket . optional ramcheck adapters support numerous types of memory devices , including ddr , so dimms , old simms , individual chips , and more .\nthe ramcheck memory tester is very user - friendly - - just turn it on , insert your memory module , and press a button to begin the test . no complex setup is required ! test memory modules in basic mode to identify and screen them . use extensive tests and auto loop or setup user - defined tests for more advanced users are also available .\nsaves you money by checking and identifying all your expensive inventory of memory modules .\nthis page lists the latest firmware and software files available for our memory testers .\nwindows 7 includes built - in features to help you identify and diagnose problems with memory . if you suspect a computer has a memory problem that isn\u2019t being automatically detected , you can run the windows memory diagnostics utility by completing the following steps :\nmany optional test adapters are available for the ramcheck lx for a wide range of memory formats , including ddr3 , ddr2 and ddr1 sodimm laptop memory modules , lr - dimm , lo - dimm , 144p so - dimm , sun memory , 30 and 72 - pin simms , laser printer memory , ddr chips and much more .\nthe non - volatile memory solutions group is a worldwide organization that delivers nand flash memory products for use in solid state drives ( ssds ) , portable . . .\n3 . the memory tester according to claim 2 , further comprising a pattern generator to generate a lap address , wherein the lap address is provided from the pattern generator to the first and second burst address generating circuits .\nthe ramcheck memory tester is also simple to upgrade , with free firmware upgrades available via the internet . a pc software program is also included , allowing you to print and log the test results and edit spd data .\na free download utility is available to transfer all the tests and results to a pc for using in test reports . this allows the user to download or erase test results held in the memory of the pat tester .\npg 1 . \u2014 innoventions ramcheck advanced memory tester pg 2 . quirks of memory testing - pcb quality is important pg 3 . back to testing dram - what ' s done pg 4 . the ramcheck unit pg 5 . software testing options pg 6 . 14 dram test results pg 7 . final impressions\nsaves you time by quickly testing your memory on ramcheck , not inside your computer .\n. this adapter utilizes a an extremely rugged socket to test 288 - pin memory .\nto start the windows memory diagnostics tool , click restart now and check for problems .\nwhat is spd ? serial presence detect ( spd ) is the standard set forth by jedec for a host system to retrieve attributes of memory modules . the spd standard is intended for use on any memory module , independent of memory technology or module form factor .\na high - quality memory tester is an important investment that will pay big dividends in time and cost savings . when you purchase ramcheck lx , you ' re in great company ! for more than 25 years , thousands of companies , schools and government agencies around the world have relied upon our memory testers , including most fortune 500 companies . learn more about why ramcheck is your best choice for memory testing .\nwhen using a pc for connecting your memorypat tester please be aware that older computers may only have usb 1 . 0 and 2 . 0 sockets that will only deliver up to 0 . 5a . this is not high enough to charge your tester and may cause issues with connectivity .\nextensive test includes many tests that give you more insight into the quality of your memory .\nfor the price of a few memory modules your technicians can confidently identify and test suspected memory modules in seconds . now know exactly the size , speed , configuration , and the integrity of the memory being used in your pc ' s , servers , upgrades and returns .\nyour company will $ ave tremendous amount of time and money using the ramcheck memory testers .\nonce the windows memory diagnostics tool ' s blue screen appears , the test will begin .\na pop - up from the notification area will tell that no memory errors were detected .\nto launch the windows memory diagnostics tool , click start , type memory in the search box , and then click the memory diagnostics tool icon . when you see the windows memory diagnostic dialog box , shown in figure a , click the restart now and check for problems option . when you do so , the dialog box will close and your system will automatically restart .\nsoftware tester , speaker and trainer at friendly testing . bossboss at ministry of testing . whiteboard testing creator . striving to improve the testing craft .\ndon ' t let ramcheck ' s small size deceive you ! this tester is fully loaded with state - of - the - art electronic circuitry .\n4 . the memory tester according to claim 3 , further comprising a second selector , wherein the second selector selects and outputs the first or second burst address signal from the first or second burst address generating circuit , based on the selection signal .\ni ' m looking at hardare memory testers , and it seems that there aren ' t very many options , at least not all - in - one solutions . the one that i ' m leaning towards right now is the cst eureka . what i ' d like is a tester that will test all current and upcoming memory types , either native or with adapters / modules . of course price is a concern . i know hardware memory testers are expensive , and i guess what i ' m saying is that i ' m looking for the most tester for the best price .\ntesting non - jtag devices ( flash memory , ddr , ethernet . . . ) - xjtag\none variant of this method is memory testing . a sequence of jtag test signals is created to manipulate the address and data busses of a memory device so as to write information into memory , then a second set of test signals is created to read this information back . this can apply to sram , sdram , flash memory or any variant . more information on ddr4 connection testing \u00bb\nthe memory installed in your computer is very sensitive . it ' s always a good idea to perform a memory test on newly purchased ram to test for errors . of course , a memory test is always in order if you suspect that you may have a problem with your existing ram .\nif the hardware test finds any faulty memory , it will list the faulty memory addresses . if everything is ok , you\u2019ll see a message that states all tests passed and no problems were found .\n6 . the memory tester according to claim 5 , wherein the control unit generates r / w signal and outputs the r / w signal into the first operation register and the second operation register to control the first operation register and the second operation register .\nthe ramcheck lx memory tester offers you an affordable way to quickly and reliably test and identify all popular laptop and desktop computer memory , including ddr4 , ddr3 , ddr2 , pc466 / 433 / 400 ddr and 168 - pin sdram . with its optional adapters , you can also test ddr3 lrdimm , 204 - pin ddr3 so - dimm and 200 - pin laptop sodimm , ddr chips , sun microsystems memory , even legacy simms , edo and fpm modules .\nmemtest86 is a completely free , stand - alone , and extremely easy to use memory test software program . if you only have time to try one memory test tool on this page , try memtest86 .\nhere ' s a quick guide to running the windows diagnostic tool to check your memory for errors .\nbasic test quickly checks all the wiring and all the memory cells . speed shown here is 133mhz .\nis the latest in high - powered test equipment for today and tomorrow ' s memory devices . the\non the software side , there are several programs and tools you can use to troubleshoot memory issues .\nthe memory test will begin and it\u2019ll show you at the bottom right if there are any errors .\ni would recommend performing a memory test with memtest86 + if you have any problems running the memtest86 ram test or if memtest86 reports errors with your memory and you ' d like a really good second opinion .\nonce the windows memory diagnostics tool ' s blue screen appears , the test will commence . as the test advances you ' ll see the progress marked as a percentage and a progress bar , like the one shown in figure b . as it works , the windows memory diagnostics tool performs its test by repeatedly writing values to the memory and then reading those values from memory to verify that the data has not changed .\nupgrade your pc communication program by clicking the relevant link below . we recommend that you automatically upgrade your tester ' s firmware directly from the pc communication program using the\nbasically memory leakage happen more likely when you hold an object , long after its purpose has been served .\nthe easiest way to start is to use the windows memory diagnostics tool built into windows . to get to it , open control panel and then click on administrative tools . you can also open control panel and just type the word memory into the search box . you\u2019ll see a link to diagnose your computer\u2019s memory problems .\n2 . the memory tester according to claim 1 , wherein the first operation variable is for a linear use , the second operation variable is for an interleave use , the first burst address is for the linear use , and the second burst address is for the interleave use .\nall types of memories , processors ) . support production with failure analysis , failures repairs , tester set - up and debugging , reduction of false failures and . . .\nthe memorypat is our very easy to use battery powered portable appliance tester . the memorypat tester uses built - in rechargeable batteries and is supplied fully calibrated with a lifetime warranty and a mains charger . it is ideal for those carrying out pat testing of electrical appliances in offices , hotels , schools , nursing homes , factories and construction sites .\nthe comprehensive manual , pat test result labels and sample forms mean that even someone new to pat testing can be using the memorypat tester within half an hour of unpacking .\nauto loop test checks the memory with endless changing patterns . it is also perfect for burn - in operation .\nwe are celebrating our 12 year anniversary as an authorized factory distributor of memory testers . quality service since 1995 .\nas a sole tester at the moment , it was great to be able to mentor and coach some testers , while they actually tested something . i really enjoyed the event .\nin the control unit 500 , object files which are obtained by compiling the test program are installed and executed . fig . 11 is a flow chart to generate a burst address using the memory tester according to the embodiment . the flow will be described below with reference to fig . 11 .\nin fig . 11 , the memory tester shown in fig . 1 is set up ( step s 10 ) . with the set - up of the memory tester , the object files of the test program shown in fig . 4 are initiated ( step s 11 ) . with the initiation of the test program , linear and interleave operation variables l , i are calculated in accordance with the order of the steps 1 to 8 of fig . 4 . in the step 1 , linear and interleave operation variables l , i are calculated using an operation formula described in the step 1 .\napple ' s classic hardware test suite requires you click the test button , and optionally select the extended memory test .\nif errors were detected , you ' ll see a windows memory diagnostic dialog like the one shown in figure e .\nthe object files 15 , 16 are selected alternatively by an operator , and are stored in the control unit 500 of the memory tester of fig . 8 . further , the l / i selection signal is produced by the control unit 500 corresponding to the selection of the object files 15 , 16 .\nthe about this mac windows show you some memory information , but not all you need to upgrade or replace your ram .\naccording to one embodiment , a memory tester is provided . the memory tester has first and second operation registers , a first selector , and first and second burst address generating circuits . the first operation register stores a first operation variable . the second operation register stores a second operation variable . the first selector outputs the first and second operation variables stored in the first and second operation registers selectively , as a burst address operation variable , based on a selection signal . the first and second burst address generating circuits are capable of generating first and second burst address signals based on the first and second operation variables outputted from the first selector , respectively .\nfig . 8 is a block diagram showing an example of a memory tester in which object files for linear and interleave uses are executed alternatively . the object files for linear and interleave uses , which will be described in detail below , are produced by execution of an example of a compiler 10 shown in fig . 7 .\nat a later date . of course , if you need to test the full spectrum of the popular memory in the marketplace ,\n8 . the memory tester according to claim 5 , further comprising a control unit , wherein the test program can be installed in the control unit , the control unit can provide an address generating instruction signal to the pattern generator , and the control unit can further provide write and read signals to the first and second operation resisters .\nhi all i got a huge stack of ram modules of all shapes and sizes sitting in my lab . i am looking for a ram tester device that i can plug the module , test it out . i can ' t rely on software testers because these ram modules is not always going to go to a machine that lets me install a software tester . does anyone have experience with these and recommendations ? thanks\nfig . 4 shows a description example of a test program to be executed in the memory tester according to the embodiment . the description example is an example for the case that the burst length is 4 . the description defines the burst lengths by lmax for linear use and imax for interleave . the description example contains steps 1 to 8 .\nif memory tests give you errors , it\u2019s very possible that your ram\u2013at least one of the sticks\u2013is faulty and needs to be replaced .\nin the case that the compiler 10 of fig . 7 and the memory tester of fig . 8 are employed as described above , one unit of test program is sufficient for generating the linear and the interleave burst addresses , and a plurality of separate test programs is not required to be prepared . this enhances the efficiency for creating test program .\ngood knowledge on various metrics and their impact on system performance such as cpu , memory , jvm metrics etc . hi , . . . .\nonce you\u2019ve created bootable media , restart your computer and have it boot from the usb drive or disc you copied the memory test tool to .\nhi speed ram tester . has general signs of normal wear and tear which may include scratches , scuffs , dirt , sticker residue etc on the exterior casing . crt glass , except for glass with lead content less . . .\nthe linear and interleave object files are generated by execution of the compiler 10 based on the one unit of test program 11 where the linear and interleave operation variables l , i are described . the generated object files are selectively stored in the control unit 500 of the memory tester . the stored one of the object files are executed to generate the linear or interleave burst address .\nfor example , if your computer does not boot at all , or if it randomly reboots , you may have some problems with the memory . it ' s also a good idea to check the memory if programs are crashing , you hear beep codes during a reboot , you ' re seeing error messages like\nillegal operation ,\nor if you ' re getting bsods \u2014some may read\nfatal exception\nor\nmemory _ management .\nramcheck ' s modular design and its variety of existing and planned adapters provide you with a broad coverage of today ' s and future memory technologies .\ntester base only . cst sp 3000 . morgan hill , ca 95037 . has general signs of normal wear and tear which may include scratches , scuffs , dirt , sticker residue etc on the exterior casing . these products ar . . .\nic tester function for covered ttl / cmos ; . added winbond w25xxxx , and many other 8pin eeprom , flash support for a total of more than 6500 kinds of details of the ic to download g540device _ list . suppor . . .\nfactory refurbished memorypats are occasionally available . these testers may not be visually perfect , however they have been refurbished by first stop safety and will perform to the same specification as a new tester . please contact us to confirm availability and pricing .\nexperience with memory corruption vulnerabilities . oath , a subsidiary of verizon , is a values - led company committed to building brands people love . . . .\nit is hard , if not possible , to test memory leak with manual testing . even if you can catch it , you can not prove it .\nthere are other tools out there that do similar memory checks , but memtest86 is the most exhaustive and accurate out of all of them . if your memory is bad , the best place to buy ram is from urltoken because it will only show you ram that is compatible with your specific system . enjoy !\ninnoventions provides these software and firmware upgrades to our customers free of charge ! since we are constantly updating and improving the firmware and software used with your memory tester , we recommend that you check for new versions every few months to make sure that you ' re not missing out on any new features and capabilities . firmware and pc software development logs are available for both the ramcheck lx and ramcheck .\nnot the answer you ' re looking for ? browse other questions tagged automated - testing android ios manual - testing memory - leaks or ask your own question .\nthis ramcheck unit is new , not used . ( ramcheck can also be factory - converted to a ramcheck lx tester later on . ) . while it is a discontinued system , it is still great for testing ddr dimms with its 184 . . .\nstep 2 . a pop - up will appear on your screen , asking how you ' d like to go about checking the memory . the first option will restart your machine and check the memory right now , and the second option checks the next time you choose to reboot . pick the option that best suits your needs .\nensure that non - functional requirements established during the course of performance testing ( such as throughput , latency , or memory usage ) will be met . . . .\nwe need to catch memory leak with tools , depends on which platform you are testing on , there are multiple options to choose from . check out links below :\nhave you used the windows memory diagnostics tool to troubleshoot ram problems ? if so , what were the results ? share your experiences and advice with fellow techrepublic members .\n( ramcheck can also be factory - converted to a ramcheck lx tester later on . ) . while it is a discontinued system , it is still great for testing ddr2 dimms with its built - in 240 - pin test socket . even bet . . .\n( ramcheck can also be factory - converted to a ramcheck lx tester later on . ) . even better . it works with all current ramcheck test adapters , ranging from ddr3 dimms and so - dimms to legacy 30 - pin simms . t . . .\nwindows memory diagnostics runs automatically after the computer restarts and performs a standard memory test automatically . if you want to perform fewer or more tests , press f1 , use the up and down arrow keys to set the test mix as basic , standard , or extended , and then press f10 to apply the desired settings and resume testing .\nramcheck tests have been significantly enhanced over our previous generation , resulting in more support for today ' s memory devices , as well as added test results not available before .\nif your mac doesn\u2019t support user - upgradable memory ( the retina macbook pro , say , or the macbook air ) , then you\u2019ll need to contact an apple technician .\nrammon displays the values stored on ram module such as the memory capacity , the manufactuer , serial number , model part number , the cas latencies supported and the module voltage .\nramcheck ddr2 / ddr1 ( shown here ) is a combination package of ramcheck base tester ( without sdram support ) , plus the ddr2 and ddr pro adapters . it gives complete coverage for ddr and ddr2 . ( sdram support for the ramcheck ddr2 / ddr1 is optional . )\nin the burst system , data existing on the same row address is consecutively read or written , as a block unit of data corresponding to two , four or eight words . further , in the burst system , a start address , i . e . a burst address , is provided as an address for accessing the memory . subsequent addresses for accessing the memory are automatically generated inside the synchronous memory device . as a system for generating the addresses automatically , two kinds of types that are a linear type and an interleave type .\nstep 3 : your computer will load a screen that shows the progress of the check and number of passes it will run on the memory . watch the memory diagnostic tool for errors . if there are no errors , then it ' s likely that your ram is not causing any issues , and it ' s time to investigate other hardware or software issues .\nthough rare , there are times when the memory chips ( aka ram ) on your computer can go bad . they usually outlast all other components on a pc because they have no moving parts and use very little power . since memory chips are one of the most essential components to any computer , any problems or issues will immediately manifest themselves in strange and sometimes confusing ways .\nget size , speed , memory type and detailed structure information with a single push of a button . automatic tests provide full support for sdram / edo / fpm without the need for special setup .\nnote : all of the freeware memory testing programs listed function from outside of windows , meaning each will work no matter if you have windows ( 10 , 8 , 7 , vista , xp , etc . ) , linux , or any pc operating system . also , remember that the term memory here means ram , not the hard drive \u2014see these hard drive testing tools to test your hdd .\nrandom pauses : when a background task is addressing bad memory and is crashing , it may cause the system to continually re - launch it or otherwise hang up when attempting to use this task\u2019s services .\n( pass / fail test 54 / 74 series ttl .\nnew digital ic tester\n. - pass / fail test 4000 & 4500 series cmos . 10 ) ram series . - accessory : ac cord / english user manual . 1 ) ttl54 series . 2 ) ttl55 series . 3 ) tt . . .\nmemtest86 + is a modified , and presumably more up - to - date , version of the original memtest86 memory test program , profiled in the # 1 position above . memtest86 + is also completely free .\nwhat i like about memtest86 is that it also works with mac or linux computers too . so if the memory on your mac system or linux system is possibly bad , you can easily check using this tool .\nthe tool will boot and automatically start scanning your memory , running through test after test and informing you if it finds a problem . it will keep running tests until you choose to stop it , allowing you to test how the memory behaves over a longer period of time . information about any errors will be displayed on your screen . when you\u2019re done , you can just press the \u201cesc\u201d key to exit it and restart your computer .\nthe unit we tested came to us with the dimcheck 144 expansion adaptor in addition to the onboard 168 - pin sdram socket . once docked onto the main unit , the dimcheck 144 adaptor makes it possible to test sodimm memory modules . innoventions have also just recently announced the release of a new 184 - pin ddr adapter for testing double data rate ( ddr ) sdram . the new adaptor ( cost $ 1 , 495usd ) will finally allow the existing ramcheck platform to test pc2700 / 2100 / 1600 memory , including registered and unbuffered dimms . given the popularity of ddr memory with consumers this feature is at least six months overdue , and very much welcome .\non the other hand , if your computer isn ' t able to boot a disc or usb drive , which is what the above programs require , docmemory memory diagnostic may be exactly what you ' ve been looking for .\nfortunately , microsoft included the windows memory diagnostics tool in windows 10 , which you can use to test the ram chips in your system . in this article , i ' ll show you how to launch and use this tool .\n5 . you start to see strange colors or lines appear on the screen or things look garbled suddenly . sometimes the memory issue can be so bad that the data being sent to the screen becomes corrupt and therefore displayed incorrectly .\nmemtest86 is the original , free , stand alone memory testing software for x86 computers . memtest86 boots from a usb flash drive or cd and tests the ram in your computer for faults using a series of comprehensive algorithms and test patterns .\nimportant : you do not need to have windows ( or any operating system ) installed to use windows memory diagnostic . you do , however , need access to one for burning the iso image to the disc or usb device . more \u00bb\neach test mix has default cache settings , which should be optimal for that particular test mix . however , you can press [ tab ] to access the cache section and choose a custom cache setting . in the case of these tests , the cache being tested is on the microprocessor that is used to hold data retrieved from memory modules . while some tests use the cache , other tests disable the cache to force the processor to access all the data from the memory module .\nthe first of these is apple\u2019s built - in hardware tests suite , which can be accessed by holding the d key down while you restart your mac . doing this will load the diagnostics suite . older systems , this classic utility has a blue interface with information about your mac and a big test button . to use it to test your ram , check the box for the extended memory test ( this will run multiple passes and different patterns to the memory ) , and then click the test button .\nmemtest86 doesn ' t need an operating system to run a memory test . however , it does require an os to burn the program to a bootable device . this can be done using any version of windows , as well as with mac or linux . more \u00bb\nin addition to apple\u2019s testing suite , there are plenty of third - party memory - testing utilities . one of the most popular is the free memtest , which is run from the terminal command - line . you can also get a graphical wrapper for memtest , called rember . but , as i say , there are many of them ; just check the mac app store and search for ram . each will test memory differently and some may miss a problem that another can detect . therefore , i recommend you use more than one .\nupdate oct 2010 : a 240 - pin ddr3 adapter ( p / n inn - 8668 - 16 ) for the ramcheck and ramcheck lx is now available . more details about the adapter , including a movie showing it being used can be see here and here . the ramcheck ddr3 memory adapter runs about $ 1995 and works with both the ramcheck and ramcheck lx memory testers . older ramcheck units may need a hardware upgrade to use the adapter , which innoventions will do at no extra charge . please contact the company directly for more details .\n2 . you get the infamous blue screen of death , but without having added any new hardware or installed any new software . if you\u2019re getting the blue screens and haven\u2019t installed any new drivers or windows updates , it could be a memory issue causing the blue screen .\nmemtest86 is by far the most popular amongst the memory - checking crowd and works very well . it\u2019s been around since the 1990\u2019s and has been recently updated to version 5 . 1 . there is also a beta v6 in the works at the time of this writing .\none major disadvantage of using docmemory is that it requires that you create a bootable floppy disk . most computers today don ' t even have floppy drives . the better memory test programs ( above ) use bootable discs like cds and dvds , or bootable usb drives , instead .\nit might seem a bit strange that i rank memtest86 + as the # 3 pick , but since it ' s so incredibly similar to memtest86 , your best bet is to try memtest86 followed by wmd , which operates differently , providing you with a more well - rounded set of memory tests .\nyour computer will restart and the windows memory diagnostics tool screen will appear . just leave it be and let it perform the test . this may take several minutes . during this process , you\u2019ll see a progress bar and a \u201cstatus\u201d message will inform you if any problems have been detected during the process .\n6 . when you boot the computer , you hear a beep , multiple beeps and a continuous beep . depending on your manufacturer , a memory problem will be reported with a series of beeps . i\u2019ve seen this a lot of dell machines . it\u2019s almost always a ram problem when the computer beeps .\nin order to use it , you have to burn the iso image that you download to a cd and then configure the pc to boot from the cd drive first . this is exactly what the windows memory diagnostics tool does , but it\u2019s all built in and therefore doesn\u2019t require these two extra steps .\nit\u2019s also hard to instantly diagnose a problem as a ram problem because most pcs have multiple ram chips and not all of them will fail at once . when one fails and others work properly , a variety of odd behaviors will start to occur . here are some symptoms of bad memory on a pc .\nthe newly designed high - frequency test engine and scaleable data interface provides faster tests and gives you a higher resolution of timing measurements . ramcheck ' s architecture has been optimized to better support the memory devices of today and tomorrow . ramcheck supports all popular registered , unbuffered , ecc and non - ecc parity dimms .\npowered by a 40mhz texas instruments 486 processor , the ramcheck also uses an 184mhz altera cpld as a secondary sdram test engine . with 6mb of onboard memory the unit features an internet upgradeable 512kb flash rom , serial port for pc communication , 128x32 pixel backlit lcd and proprietory test algorithms . the device measures 9 . 5\nx6 . 5\nx3\n, weighs 3 . 5lbs and comes with an external ac adaptor . test algorithms used in the evaluation of memory include : checker patterns , walking 0 / 1 , voltage cycling and voltage bounce , march up / down , self - refresh and auto loop with changing patterns .\nmagnum\u2019s software has been architected to provide test engineers with true device - oriented parallel test programming environment . a test engineer writes a test program for a single device and the systems hardware clones the tests into multiple sites automatically . test programs developed on the magnum ev or pv can be used on production version magnum\u2019s to maximize parallel test . all the software tools are site savvy , enabling test engineers to investigate device performance , on any dut site , as though it was a one - site tester .\nthere are essentially two possible configurations for the ramcheck to be operated under . the first is simply to plug the unit in and read off the data from the small backlit lcd display . this works well for situations where memory modules in are being tested for compliance to one or two points of reference data ( speed , error bits , etc . ) .\nhowever , in environments where memory is being sorted according to more complex parameters , and test data for each module needs to be recorded , a more effective option is available . using the ramcheck ' s serial port , the unit can be connected to a standard desktop computer and the data logged in real time as the testing progresses using a companion software program .\nwhile these symptoms suggest faulty memory as a possibility , keep in mind they may not necessarily occur regularly : they may instead happen only when the specific faulty areas of your installed ram are accessed , the frequency of which may change depending on the amount of ram installed and how much you use it , which will govern how often the faulty areas of ram are accessed .\nyou can find a bit more description of the memory error in event viewer . to access it , click start , type event in the search box , and then click the event viewer icon . in the event viewer window , select system and then under the source column look for memorydiagnosticsresults and event id 1102 . double - click it to open up an event properties dialog similar to the one in figure f .\nthe burst length indicates the number of address spaces occupied by burst addresses among all of the address spaces of a memory . for example , in the case that the number of all of address bits is \u201c6\u201d , the number of address spaces is \u201c64\u201d . further , in the case that the number of burst address bits is \u201c2\u201d among the \u201c6\u201d , the number of burst address spaces is \u201c4\u201d and the burst length is \u201c4\u201d .\n4 . you start to notice files becoming corrupt on your system . if you\u2019re working with a lot with certain files and notice that they are not saving properly or the data is being corrupted , you can narrow it down to the hard drive or memory . if you\u2019ve run diagnostics on the hard drive and all is fine , then these read / write errors can be caused when parts of the file are stored in ram .\ni thoroughly enjoyed the evening , especially the second half of the evening , where attendees were encouraged to actually do some testing . now , as the sessions are aimed at people new to testing as well as people looking to expand their testing knowledge , the attendees are a combination of students and mentors . i was attending as a mentor . so the testing exercise was arranged so that 3 students were paired with a mentor . my first student was demetra cucueanu , a budding new tester , proving to all that it\u2019s never to late to try a new career . demetra is actively seeking a junior testing position . the second was bhagya mudiyanselage and the third was joe mcguinness ."]}
{"id": 53872, "summary": [{"text": "cactus is a brand owned by harvest one limited , a hong kong company specialized in the design and engineering of wireless lighting equipment including wireless flash triggers , wireless flashes , portable softboxes and studio umbrellas .", "topic": 31}, {"text": "its headquarter is in tuen mun , hong kong .", "topic": 32}, {"text": "in 2014 , cactus released the world 's first and only cross-brand wireless flash transceiver , cactus v6 , that can simultaneously remote control power of canon , nikon , olympus , panasonic and pentax flashes on any camera . ", "topic": 25}], "title": "cactus ( camera equipment brand )", "paragraphs": ["cactus v6 ii works on camera as fill flash with cross - brand ttl capability .\nquality cactus wireless studio lighting equipment send and receive signals between your camera and flash / es , enabling you to control off - camera flash at the push of a button .\ncactus is a company that designs and engineers wireless studio lighting equipment - wireless flash triggers , wireless portable flash , laser trigger , and other lighting and camera accessories .\ncross - brand remote zoom control cross - brand wireless manual zoom control of canon , fujifilm , nikon , olympus , panasonic and pentax flashes .\ncross - brand remote zoom control : cross - brand wireless manual zoom control of canon , fujifilm , nikon , olympus , panasonic and pentax flashes .\ncactus is a wireless studio lighting equipment designer and manufacturer based in hong kong . it specialises in products such as wireless flash triggers , wireless portable flashes , laser triggers , and other lighting and camera accessories . one of these is the new cactus v6 .\ncross - brand remote zoom control cross - brand wireless manual zoom control of sony , canon , fujifilm , nikon , olympus , panasonic and pentax flashes .\nrelay mode remotely release camera shutter and trigger off camera flash at the same time .\n. but , how do you sync off - camera flashes so that they fire at precisely the moment your camera shutter opens ? the answer is simple \u2013 with cactus flash and camera triggers .\nconsulting services avaialabe . learn in hours vs . days , your brand new camera came with a 200 page manual . . . .\nwant to give your existing flash a new lease of life ? the cactus v6 allows you to use almost any brand of flash wirelessly with any type of camera . callum mcinerney - riley gives his verdict\nas a premier photo and video outlet , we are full line dealers for the entire range of photographic equipment and supplies . whether you are a leading professional or new to photography , our expert staff are always ready to assist you in finding the perfect equipment at great prices .\nbernard brand , a portrait and conceptual photographer and artist based in pretoria , south africa , reviews the cactus v6 ii wireless flash trigger transceiver with some telling before and after photos .\ni bought this cactus v6 ii transceiver , only to make my fuji xt20 camera hss flash capable , and it is been disappointing .\ncross - brand wireless manual zoom control of canon , fujifilm , nikon , olympus , panasonic and pentax flashes .\ngo high - speed sync ! cactus launches the v6 ii , a newest version of its popular wireless flash transceiver to add cross - brand hss and the v6 iis , a dedicated sony version .\nbesides the camera - mounted v6 ii , off - camera units will also activate the af - assist light , which helps focusing even when the camera is far from the subject .\nability to work with more than one camera simultaneously , great for multiple photographers in live events and off - camera flash workshops .\nthe cactus v6 ii is the world\u2019s first wireless flash trigger that supports cross - brand high - speed sync ( hss ) and can control power output and zoom angle of multiple system flashes all at the same time .\ncross - brand remote power control : cross - brand wireless manual power control with hss support of canon , fujifilm , nikon , olympus , panasonic and pentax flashes . instant adjustment of a single group and ratio power adjustment by one quick swipe of the r\ncross - brand remote power control cross - brand wireless manual power control with hss support of canon , fujifilm , nikon , olympus , panasonic and pentax flashes . instant adjustment of a single group and ratio power adjustment by one quick swipe of the rotary dial .\nnew citro\u00ebn c3 is also all about fashionable technology . a world first , citro\u00ebn offers connectedcam citro\u00ebn\u2122 , a connected hd camera . this hatchback also offers a range of equipment that makes life easier for the driver : 3d connected navigation with voice recognition , reversing camera , lane departure warning system and blind spot monitoring .\nmulti - master ability to work with more than one camera simultaneously , great for multiple photographers in live events and off - camera flash workshops .\nmove your flash off camera or trigger your camera\u2019s shutter release remotely with wired or wireless flash triggers and cables . these are ideal for setting up traps for camera - shy subjects , such as animals in the wild .\nthe world\u2019s first wireless flash trigger that supports cross - brand ttl , cross - brand high - speed sync ( hss ) , and can remote control power output and zoom angle of canon , fujifilm , nikon , olympus , panasonic , pentax and sigma system flashes all at the same time .\ncross - brand remote power control cross - brand with v6ii wireless manual power control with hss support of sony , canon , fujifilm , nikon , olympus , panasonic and pentax flashes . instant adjustment of a single group and ratio power adjustment is done by one quick swipe of the rotary dial .\nit works perfect in my xt2 . hss . i use cactus flashes an one of v6ii no problems at all\nikan beholder ms1 camera stabilizer 3 - axis motorized gimbal for mirrorless . . .\nsome dedicated flashes ( e . g . nissin di - 622 and di - 466 ( canon and nikon dedicated versions ) , sunpak pz42x and pz30 , sigma ef - 530 / 500 dg st for canon , etc . ) are triggered via system - specific pins instead of the central contact of the hot shoe . cactus v5 does not work with these flash models . to check whether your dedicated flash units are compatible with cactus v5 , try attaching them to a camera of other brand ( e . g . attaching a nikon ttl flash to a canon dslr camera ) . if the flash can be triggered , it will work with cactus v5 .\nbut , your creativity does not have to stop there \u2013 take your flash off - camera with cactus radio flash triggers for sale from our online shop a nd experiment with light from different angles .\nthe cactus v6 ii is the world\u2019s first wireless flash trigger that supports cross - brand high - speed sync ( hss ) and can control power output and zoom angle of canon , fujifilm , nikon , olympus , panasonic and pentax system flashes all at the same time .\nthe cost of photo equipment can add up quickly . we scoured through all the gear we saw this year and found the best values , so you can pay attention to your exposures instead of your bank account .\ncactus also extends hss capabilities to fujifilm cameras despite them not yet supporting high - speed sync at the time of writing .\nlooking for the best compact camera of the year so far ? look no further . with the best will in the world , it\u2019s not always practical to have a large camera\u2026\nbesides the revolutionary remote power control of canon , fujifilm , nikon , olympus , panasonic and pentax flashes all at the same time , the new models now support hss / fp mode in the same cross - brand environment . this unique function gives photographers flexibility undreamed of . matching flashes with same camera system for off - camera flash photography is over .\nduring testing i found that the cactus v6 misfired a couple of times , but this is quite normal with remote flash triggers .\nthere are a number of reasons why you would want to use off - camera lighting .\nusing a remote camera lets you explore creativity and expand photographic coverage in unique way . .\nwhether you prefer canon , nikon or fujifilm , our selection of shutter release and flash sync cables allow you to connect cactus products with portable flashes , studio strobes and cameras so that you can trigger your camera or flash remotely . in essence , the cable allows your camera and lighting equipment to flash with shutter release at exactly the right time . but , cables may restrict movement and present a trip hazard , particularly when using off - camera flash at weddings where guests are , rightfully so , more focused on the bride and groom than the cables on the floor . with that in mind , laser and wireless triggers offer greater mobility .\nyou could use your sony camera with a adapter on it that has center pin passthrough , and use canon , nikon or pentax flashes off camera and remotely control the power with those .\ni currently use the previous version of the cactus v6 triggers along with two cactus rf60 ( nikon sb800 and nikon sb80dx ) flashes , but i really wanted to try out the high - speed sync ( hss ) functionality of the new cactus v6 mark ii for myself , so i cycled over to outdoorphoto ( which was quite the distance ) to pick up the shiny new toys for this review .\nttl pass - through dual hot shoe design allows automatic exposures for on - camera fill flash .\nconnect a shutter cable to the camera and use the v6 ii as a remote shutter release .\nthere are some other triggering systems that can fire various brands of flashes from a different brand of camera , but their big drawback is that the flashes have to be in full manual mode . the cactus v6 can be used in this way , but its unique feature is that users can program in the flash they are using and then remotely adjust the power output . flashguns have varying guide numbers and ranges , so more than 30 different flashes have been profiled and pre - installed on the cactus v6 . this includes popular flashguns , such as canon , nikon , pentax , sigma , metz , nissin , phottix , yongnuo and godox units . a full list can be found on cactus\u2019s website .\nplace multiple flashes at various positions and at greater distances . in fact , flash sync an entire setup with a cactus radio flash trigger .\ncactus is also committed to adding more profiles with firmware updates , which are installed via a micro usb port on the side . however , should the flash not be recognised , there\u2019s a chance that the cactus v6 will learn its profile , provided that it has analogue ttl .\nbefore purchasing this cactus transceiver i had no experience using off camera flash . i ' m a total newbie photographer but found this super straight forward to setup for my fuji x - t20 . first thing i did was update the software via a download from the cactus website . then i attached one vii to my camera and the other to my nissin i40 flash that was mounted to a softbox . no communication errors at all . didn ' t run into any issues .\nthe x - ttl firmware gives photographers an unprecedented flexibility . the need for matching flashes with the same camera system for on and off - camera ttl flash photography is over \u2013 ttl without boundaries .\n* available now ! download the free firmware upgrade on the v6 ii and v6 iis to have wireless cross - brand ttl on fujifilm , sigma and sony cameras . ( click here ) .\n- capture the same action simultaneously from multiple angles on remote cameras by shooting on the main camera .\nthe godox v860 is original and the world\u2019s first lipo powered camera flash , which obviously enhances . .\nthe cactus wireless flash system is a mixed bag . i loved the functionality for my olympus system . however , the build quality is pretty cheap .\nit is very easy : simply attach one pocketwizard plusx transceiver to your camera . attach another poc . .\nthe\nchannel / group\nprotocol can be either on the trigger side ( as with the above - mentioned triggers ) or the camera / flash side ( as with canon ' s groups , channels , and id codes in their infrared wireless and rf protocols ) . so , again , these can change depending on the triggers or brand of camera gear you ' re using . don ' t assume compatibility of groups and channels unless both the trigger / receiver model match and the hotshoe protocol of the camera / flash match .\nconnect your portable flash with one of our highly - compatible cactus shutter release cables , laser or wireless flash triggers . you will need a controller and a receiver ( or a transceiver that does both ! ) \u2013 the controller sends the signal to the off - camera flashes that the shutter is released , and the receiver registers the signal from the camera to fire flash .\ncitro\u00ebn c3 wrc is the sporty cousin of new citro\u00ebn c3 which marks the brand ' s great return on rallies around the world . if we can guess the unique morphology , the charismatic face , the look and the curves of citro\u00ebn c3 , its engine is the most efficient ever built by citro\u00ebn . its extraordinary performances are to be discovered live on the social networks of the brand following the hashtag # c3wrclive !\nwith technology moving on so quickly , and photographers themselves always exploring new areas and styles of working , it\u2019s increasingly commonplace for them to change cameras or own a number of different types . while some photographers stick to the same brand , it\u2019s not always possible to do so . for those who shoot with a variety of different brands , the cactus v6 offers an inexpensive way to build an off - camera flash kit for all your cameras . recently , a lot of photographers who use fujifilm compact system cameras have adopted this as their off - camera triggering system for that very reason .\nremote shutter release connect a shutter cable to the camera and use the v6 ii as a remote shutter release .\ncreate second - curtain sync effects by manually setting a delay on off - camera flash unit ( s ) .\nremote shutter release connect a shutter cable to the camera and use the v6 iis as a remote shutter release .\nthe phottix wired remote is a compact remote switch with all the functions of the camera ' s shutt . .\ni ' ve just made my cactus v6 review available . i hope people will find it useful . the v6 is the perfect on - camera trigger for the rf60 but can also remote control the power levels of many modern digital flashes as well as legacy ttl flashes .\nboth the v6 ii and iis now has an automatic led af - assist light that makes autofocusing in dark environments possible \u00e2\u20ac\u201c even in pitched - black ! besides the camera - mounted v6 ii / iis , off - camera units will also activate the af - assist light , which helps focusing even when camera is far from the subject .\nmost flash - triggering systems need a transmitter attached to the camera and a receiver attached to each flash that users wish to fire . the cactus v6 works slightly differently , because it is what is known as a transceiver , meaning it can do the job of both the receiver and the transmitter . in order to use flash off - camera , you will need one cactus v6 mounted on the camera and one on each flash . a button on the side of the unit can be switched to use it either as a receiver or a transmitter . cactus also makes a flashgun called the rf60 , which has the same transceiver technology built into the unit . it boasts a decent specification sheet and a street price of around \u00a3120 , so if you\u2019re buying into new kit , it\u2019s worth taking a look at that option first .\nlighting , aperture , shutter speed , the elements , photography equipment\u2014 there are plenty of factors to consider and skills to master when it comes to floral and nature photography . we deeply respect and admire these world - renowned floral photographers for their uplifting , inspirational , and thought - provoking work .\npocketwizard , radiopopper , and phottix all make triggers that interoperate with each other within the brand . you can mix both ttl and manual - only triggers , and they will all sync together , sometimes with group control .\nthe re - engineered and re - designed cactus wireless flash transceiver v5 ( cactus v5 ) , like its predecessors , remain powerful and reliable , and is ideal for photography of any kind . it sports a new transceiver design and powered by 2 aaa 1 . 5v batteries ( sold separately ) , each cactus v5 unit can serve as either a wireless flash transmitter or wireless flash receiver . different transmitter / receiver combinations are now possible , giving photographers unparalleled flexibility and control over their strobist setups .\nother improvements in cactus v5 include support for any maximum sync speed supported by camera up to 1 / 1000s , working frequency of 2 . 4ghz , effective range up to 100 meters , implementation of a low battery indicator and 16 - channel rotary dial for channel selection , and dual hot shoe design to allow concurrent firing of an on - camera flash . together with the provided pc sync and 3 . 5mm cables and 6 . 25mm plug adapter , photographers may use cactus v5 with any * * portable flash and studio strobe with trigger voltage up to 300v .\nboth the v6 ii and iis now has an automatic led af - assist light that makes autofocusing in dark environments possible \u2013 even in pitched - black ! besides the camera - mounted v6 ii / iis , off - camera units will also activate the af - assist light , which helps to focus even when the camera is far from the subject .\nboth the v6 ii and iis now has an automatic led af - assist light that makes auto - focusing in dark environments possible \u2013 even in pitched - black ! besides the camera - mounted v6 ii / iis , off - camera units will also activate the af - assist light , which helps focusing even when camera is far from the subject .\nstore a desired flash exposure that will automatically adjust in responding to changes in camera iso , aperture and shutter speed .\nit is compact , convenient , easy to use and ideal for long exposure photography as it limits camera s . .\nboth the v6 ii and iis now has an automatic led af - assist light that makes auto - focusing in dark environments possible \u2013 even in pitched - black ! 3 besides the camera - mounted v6 ii / iis , off - camera units will also activate the af - assist light , which helps focusing even when camera is far from the subject .\nmrfizzbin : yes , power output control is possible and sometimes requires manual profiling of the flash . but the supported flash systems are canon , nikon , and pentax ( flashes can be from any brand as long as they have one of the aforementioned system dedications ) . the v6 ' s hot - shoe is pretty brand - agnostic but does not include minolta . as i wrote , a bit of diy may work wonders , but it would be best to contact cactus about it . p . s . : it is a v5 with group control added , if you don ' t have one of the many compatible strobes .\ncross - brand wireless manual power control with hss support of canon , fujifilm , nikon , olympus , panasonic and pentax flashes . instant adjustment of a single group and ratio power adjustment by one quick swipe of the rotary dial .\nthis is the only off camera hss solution for fuji xt 1 and 2 that i know of . thank you guys .\ndelay timer create second - curtain sync effects by manually setting a delay on off - camera flash unit ( s ) .\nfind the very best deals in the world of photography here at clifton cameras ; the uk\u2019s leading independent digital camera dealer .\nneed help with your camera & 200 page manual , call me i can help 928 - 308 - 9891 . guaranteed results\ncross - brand wireless manual zoom power control with hss support of canon , fujifilm , nikon , olympus , panasonic and pentax flashes . instant adjustment of a single group and ratio power adjustment by one quick swipe of the rotary dial .\nthe cactus foldable soft box not only produces soft , diffused lighting while being light weight and highly portable , more importantly it changes the way how portable flash is typically mounted .\npower sync that boosts flash contribution above the camera\u2019s x - sync speed in situations where normal hss is simply not powerful enough .\nurltoken < b > mrfizzbin < / b > : yes , power output control is possible and sometimes requires manual profiling of the flash . but the supported flash systems are canon , nikon , and pentax ( flashes can be from any brand as long as they have one of the aforementioned system dedications ) . the v6 ' s hot - shoe is pretty brand - agnostic but does not include minolta . as i wrote , a bit of diy may work wonders , but it would be best to contact cactus about it . p . s . : it is a v5 with group control added , if you don ' t have one of the many compatible strobes .\nperipheral accessories for connecting cactus products with portable flashes , studio strobes and cameras , such as sync cables and shutter release cables , are essential for wireless flash triggering and remote shutter release .\nsimply connect your off - camera flashes with a shutter cable , photo ( infrared ) flash trigger , or sync multiple setups wirelessly .\npower sync : boosts flash contribution above camera\u2019s x - sync speed , perfect for extreme conditions where normal hss is not powerful enough .\nmeasuring 72mm both ways across and 42mm deep , the cactus v6 weighs 62g , including its two aa batteries . for comparison , it\u2019s similar in size to the pocket wizard flex tt5 transceiver .\nit can control the power output and zoom angle of canon , nikon , fujifilm , olympus , panasonic and pentax system flashes all at the same time ( it works on any camera with a standard shoe or pc sync port ) . as you start up your devices , the cactus v6 ii auto detects the various flash profiles .\nthe cactus v6 radio trigger is in the beta test phase . brian hursey ' s review of the rf60 flash also contains some information about the cactus v6 . i believe it is fair to say that this trigger will be a strobist ' s dream come true . i don ' t think anyone saw this coming . you ' ll see what i mean when the beta reviews will be published .\nthanks for checking . looks like the v6 is on my short list ! i ' ve been multi - brand triggering since rp gave me the knobs . the v6 would be piggyback heaven ! ( or nightmare , depending how you look at it ! ) : - )\nperfect for diffusing harsh light and creating natural and soft light . cactus lighting umbrella has a wide enough lighting pattern that is easy to position and aim and is perfect for both indoor and outdoor use .\nif you\u2019re still wondering what to look for when buying a flash , contact our online consultants for some fresh off - camera flash photography tips .\nsee in the dark ! af - assist led light will switch on automatically on both tx and rx units to help camera auto - focus .\n( stay tuned , as we ' ll be introducing four more camera of the year articles for the remaining categories across the coming weeks . )\npetepixxx : pete , looks like it sounds like the godox v860 will probably be on the qualified list . just verified with cactus . the mitros is most likely gonna work but no official word yet . this is cool because you can add the v860 to existing setups . also you can do remote control of power and have on camera ttl passthrough . : ) makes me want to possibly go get a v860 . although i know what my wife is gonna say . brian you have 9 flashes already . looking at elvis ' s review looks like you may have issues with the godox in compatibility with the old system however it sounds like they may be developing a new one for the end of the year . however i dojo if that would include backwards compatibility with older other brand flashes like the cactus v6 multi shoe allows .\npress release : x - ttl on cactus v6 ii is now complete ! the last remaining x - ttl firmware version for canon is now available . download the free firmware upgrade on the v6 ii to have wireless e - ttl , cross - brand hss , as well as power and zoom control . since the pentax x - ttl firmware release , a new wireless protocol is in place so be sure to also update the firmware on cactus rf60 and rf60x to work seamlessly with the canon x - ttl firmware . the new firmware is easily identified by a letter \u201ca\u201d in the firmware name . visit x - ttl\u2019s microsite to learn more : urltoken click here to read the press release .\nthe v6 has a variety of uses for all sorts of different photographers , particularly those who use both a dslr and a compact system camera . it allows photographers to use dslr flashes with cscs , without needing to buy a whole new flash kit . equally , though , the v6 is useful for any photographer who wants to start using off - camera flash and is on a budget . with the cactus v6 , it\u2019s possible to scout around for bargain - price flashes without being limited by compatibility .\nthe airbump\u00ae panels ( air - filled bumps with a scratch - proof surface , as seen on c4 cactus ) are a citro\u00ebn signature feature , offering personality and style , as well as protecting the vehicle .\na wireless flash trigger dedicated for sony camera and flash which supports hss , and can remote control power output and zoom angle of sony system flashes .\ni ' ve just made my < a href =\nurltoken\nrel =\nnofollow\n> cactus v6 review < / a > available . i hope people will find it useful . the v6 is the perfect on - camera trigger for the rf60 but can also remote control the power levels of many modern digital flashes as well as legacy ttl flashes .\nrf60x is a radio flash with built - in transceiver that is ideal for off camera lighting . with a cactus v6 ii or v6 iis acting as transmitter , the rf60x supports wireless ttl , high - speed sync as well as remote power and zoom control . it also features a recycle time of 1 . 9s , af - assist and an exclusive cooling mode .\nurltoken < b > petepixxx < / b > : pete , looks like it sounds like the godox v860 will probably be on the qualified list . just verified with cactus . the mitros is most likely gonna work but no official word yet . this is cool because you can add the v860 to existing setups . also you can do remote control of power and have on camera ttl passthrough . : ) makes me want to possibly go get a v860 . although i know what my wife is gonna say . brian you have 9 flashes already . looking at elvis ' s review looks like you may have issues with the godox in compatibility with the old system however it sounds like they may be developing a new one for the end of the year . however i dojo if that would include backwards compatibility with older other brand flashes like the cactus v6 multi shoe allows .\ncanon oc - e3 off - camera shoe cord : an all - in - one solution for adding distance between canon cameras and canon speedlite flash guns whilst retaining full ttl functionality . one end attaches to the camera hot - shoe and the other to a bracket or tripod up to 0 . 6m away .\nurltoken @ n00 ] thanks for checking . looks like the v6 is on my short list ! i ' ve been multi - brand triggering since rp gave me the knobs . the v6 would be piggyback heaven ! ( or nightmare , depending how you look at it ! ) : - )\nsimply place your camera on a tripod and set up the shot . the cactus lv5 has unique custom delay and freeze options so that you can pre - focus and pre - frame the shot . select one of 15 delays en set the time from 1 m / s to 400 m / s , or select the freeze period from 20 m / s to 4 sec .\naf - assist see in the dark ! af - assist led light will switch on automatically on both tx and rx units to help camera auto - focus .\ncactus v6 iis hss wireless flash transceivers for sony mi shoe ( $ 95 at b & h photo ) join the quickly growing list of wireless flash triggers supporting high - speed synchronization on sony cameras . i have not had a chance to try this one out \u2013 but it looks interesting . please note that while cactus\u2019 press release mentions focus assist \u2013 external focus assist lights are normally not compatible with mirrorless cameras , so don\u2019t hold your breath on that one . please note : this is a transceiver which means you need one unit for the camera and one additional transceiver for each flash you wish to fire .\nand there is a new class of triggering systems coming up that are manual - only but manage to afford some type of remote power control either through a built - in receiver in a same - brand light , or through a quench pin hack for ttl speedlights . yongnuo has the yn - 560 - tx and yn - 560iii / iv speedlights for this , with group on / off control with the rf - 605 . cactus v6 triggers can control canon , nikon , pentax , and selected four - thirds ttl flashes , and the cactus rf60 speedlight . similiarly , the radiopopper jrx units can use an rpcube for flashes with quench - pin signals . the godox wistro and v850 can be power - controlled with godox ' s ft - 16 triggers .\ncactus wireless flash rf60x functions as a transmitter and a receiver ( yes , a transceiver ! ) . this means that you can set up various rf60x transceivers , each in control of their own lighting scenario , and quickly switch between several lighting setups , ideal for wedding and studio photography . having a flash off - camera allows you to preplan lighting setups , saving you time while shooting .\ncreate cut - out masks easily where the v6 ii triggers off - camera flash groups in sequence : ab - cd and a - b - c - d .\nthe combination of the nissin commander air 1 and the receiver air r will give sony owners with a new dimension of flexibility allowing them to wirelesslycontrol almost any kind of nissin camera flash andoriginal manufacturer ' s flash with nas and ttl & hss support . camera users who currently own a sony original flash will be able to make their existing\nit ' s all proprietary , i ' m afraid , and interoperability is pretty much in - brand when it ' s there at all . ( though you may expect third - party makers to a least try compatibility with canon ' s rf system at some point . ) some pro - level equipment is compatible with the pocketwizard system , or at least versions of it , but that seems to be licensed . ( i ' m sure the good folks at pocketwizard have nothing against convenience , but they ' d probably just as soon you bought another of their units rather than simply copy their signalling system . oh , and you wouldn ' t be able to say you ' re\npocketwizard compatible\nwithout violating their trademarks either . )\nunlike shutter release cables , laser triggers allow more complex high - speed photography setups , ideal for freezing high - speed action like bursting water balloons or gravity - defying dance moves that are normally invisible to the human eye . even though they require a direct line of sight , nifty infrared camera triggers like the cactus lv5 allow you to set trip - traps for fast - moving , shy creatures in the bushveld .\nthe cactus lv5 is a clever flash trigger hybrid that works with a wired connection , and remote or wireless flash units such as the cactus v5 , v6 , rf60 and rf60x making it the ideal investment for the prosumer . not only does it allow you to trigger flash from 100 m away , but other impressive features include high - speed sync ( hss ) up to 1 / 1000 sec ( subject to the camera\u2019s sync speed limitation ) , and 16 radio channel frequencies that allow multiple photographers to work within the same environment without triggering each other\u2019s flashes . weighing a mere 300 g , there is no reason not to take this trigger with on wildlife photography expeditions .\ngroup sequence create cut - out masks easily where the v6 ii triggers off - camera flash groups in sequence : ab - cd and a - b - c - d .\nsports shutter - capture the same action simultaneously from multiple angles on remote cameras by shooting on the main camera . - perfect for live events such as concerts and field sports .\ntx a lot . i ' ll let sony shooters take that further . ( there are pixel adaptors - one that allows a canon speedlite foot to fit a minolta camera hot - shoe - & one that allows a minolta speedlite foot to fit a canon camera hot - shoe . not sure about the exact functionality enabled at either , though . )\ntx a lot . i ' ll let sony shooters take that further . ( there are pixel adaptors - one that allows a canon speedlite foot to fit a minolta camera hot - shoe - & amp ; one that allows a minolta speedlite foot to fit a canon camera hot - shoe . not sure about the exact functionality enabled at either , though . )\nthis high - speed sync transmitter unit has been developed in partnership with elinchrom and is used to wirelessly trigger the rotolight neo ii on - / off - camera led light and flash unit . the neo ii system allows you to sync up to 10 lights , in 4 groups , at distances up to 200 m . this variant is for use with sony camera bodies .\nwhile it may have started life as a humble flash trigger , the sixth generation of the cactus offers something no other device does . it can fire a multitude of flash brands from almost any camera with a standard iso hotshoe or pc sync port , while being able to adjust the power output remotely . canon , nikon , fujifilm , olympus or panasonic cameras can be used to fire canon , nikon , olympus , panasonic or pentax - fit flashes .\ndon\u2019t forget to soften your light with the cactus 60 cm foldable softbox that controls the quality of light with its reflective silver interior and two white diffuser cloths , and the angle of light with the tilting lock handle . its soft rubber clamp allows for easy fastening .\nbesides remote power control , remote zoom control is now available to all compatible ttl flashes , which was only available on cactus rf60 series wireless flash before . this will give photographers much quicker controls by swapping controls of power and zoom settings directly on the v6 ii .\nwe are excited to announce that harvest one ltd . has appointed shriro group as the sole distributor for cactus in hong kong , macau , china , malaysia , singapore and taiwan . click here to view the press release . for more information about shriro group visit their website\nthe < a href =\nurltoken\nrel =\nnofollow\n> cactus v6 radio trigger < / a > is in the beta test phase . brian hursey ' s < a href =\nurltoken\n> review of the rf60 flash < / a > also contains some information about the cactus v6 . i believe it is fair to say that this trigger will be a strobist ' s dream come true . i don ' t think anyone saw this coming . you ' ll see what i mean when the beta reviews will be published .\na sony - dedicated flash trigger that not only supports ttl , hss and manual power and zoom control of a sony flash , but also triggers a v6 ii ( as rx ) to support cross - brand ttl , hss , and remote power and zoom control of a canon , fujifilm , nikon , olympus , panasonic and sigma system flashes all at the same time .\nv6 ii and iis can now auto - detect the on - camera portable flashes at device start - up by selecting the system the flash belongs to and assigning an auto flash profile . similarly , the v6 ii will auto - detect the camera and selects the system accordingly . this simple plug - and - play makes the setting up extremely quick and easy that both amateurs and professionals appreciate .\nthe v6 ii now allows multiple photographers to trigger off - camera flashes at the same time . not only is this great for wedding and events , it is also perfect for running photography workshops .\naustralian - born photographer luke austin creates more than beautiful landscape and nature photography \u2014 he creates soulscapes . luke is happiest when wandering the vast wilderness , camera equipment in tow , searching for fresh perspectives and new landscapes to share . in addition to travelling across north america , new zealand and australia , luke offers a variety of group and one - on - one sessions for budding photographers , as well as leads photo tours and hosts workshops that tackle every aspect of landscape photography from setting the scene to properly developing and processing the image . for those who live on the other side of australia , or in different countries altogether , luke provides online photography tutelage via skype or google + , and blogs regularly .\nit is a very cool much more to come . however cactus surprised me by saying you can share the majority of the features . note there are going to be more however i believe what we have so far gives a good over view of the product at its current state .\nthe functionality the v6 boasts could easily cost four times that price . of course , the downside of anything built to be inexpensive is that the construction quality doesn\u2019t compare to many of the more expensive options . however , the device\u2019s plastic case appears to be robust enough . in summary , the cactus v6 is one of the best - value flash triggering systems currently available , and offers a wealth of features to satisfy everyone from the beginner to the enthusiast off - camera flash photographer .\ngreat product . no misfires . love that i can change all receivers ( light power ) from camera transmitter . just make sure you update firmware before using or you may have sync issues like me .\nwe test many good cameras and lenses over the course of a year , but each year some rise to the occasion of simply being outstanding in their class . our camera of the year awards are a chance to let us showcase the cameras and lenses that really shined for us over the past year , and we ' re honored to give them the recognition they deserve with our camera of the year awards .\npetepixxx : i wonder if cactus is able to test with one once they go on sale since they will be a distributor of the godox v860 through gadget infinity from my understanding . considering you already have nikon flashes you can mix together with them and the v6 . as long as it uses the same protocol and pins as canon , nikon , and pentax it should work . again should , although it would be nice to get on the official list some how . i will ask if they have access to both of those . thats the idea behind the v6 is to consolidate all your existing equipment into one remote power controlled system . : ) i really liked being able to bring my nikon sb24 out of retirement . its a relatively powerful flash . i already tested it with my friends sb800 and sb900 .\nurltoken < b > petepixxx < / b > : i wonder if cactus is able to test with one once they go on sale since they will be a distributor of the godox v860 through gadget infinity from my understanding . considering you already have nikon flashes you can mix together with them and the v6 . as long as it uses the same protocol and pins as canon , nikon , and pentax it should work . again should , although it would be nice to get on the official list some how . i will ask if they have access to both of those . thats the idea behind the v6 is to consolidate all your existing equipment into one remote power controlled system . : ) i really liked being able to bring my nikon sb24 out of retirement . its a relatively powerful flash . i already tested it with my friends sb800 and sb900 .\nthe dedicated sony version \u2013 v6 iis , embodies all the desirable functions of its sibling v6 ii but with a sony compatible hot shoe on the transceiver body , ensuring a seamless and secured connection with sony cameras and flashes . mounting the v6 iis on a sony alpha camera allows the photographer to shoot above camera\u2019s maximum x - sync speed and control power and zoom of sony , including those with a minolta / sony hot shoe via an adapter , and other v6 ii compatible flashes . it is the perfect wireless flash trigger for existing and new users of sony alpha cameras , especially those who may still have non - sony system flashes in their camera bags .\nfrequency self - tune ( fst ) , a new and groundbreaking feature , enables cactus v5 to automatically tune itself to its last working frequency when exposed to extreme weather conditions such as a sudden and large temperature change . not seen in any other solution on the market , fst effectively minimizes\nno fires\n.\nv6 supports ttl pass - through on canon , fuji - film , nikon , olympus , panasonic and pentax systems . when using ttl pass through , make sure that camera and flash unit belong to the same ttl system .\nthe reversing camera displays the view behind on the cars touchscreen when the reverse gear is engaged . this view is enhanced with colour guidelines which show the proximity to any obstacle . a real expanded view to make reversing manoeuvres easier !\ndoes the pixel adapter do ttl passthrough to a standard shoe size ? not sure the minolta pin structure would be able to be implemented via the mss shoe . note that is if you want to use a flash on camera as passthrough ttl . of camera power adjust is manual through the v6 transceiver on camera . currently , canon , nikon , and pentax flashes are support for remote power adjustments on comparable modes . the shoe is universal hot shoe standard shared size . and the older sony flashes would not even fit . only way i could see it working was if the adapter pasted through ttl , and the mss was configured for the sony , and they could crack the ttl handshake .\nthough it may seem pricey at $ 624 , the turbo 3 will reduce your shoe - mount flash\u2019s recycle time to around a second and can make it last for upwards of 1 , 000 shots . it can charge up to two flashes at once and has a gauge to let you know how much power you have left . you can also use it to power a wide variety of camera bodies , and it can power your camera and a flash at the same time .\nonce you start dabbling in flash photography , you realise that the single most important accessory to your camera has to be your flash . it has the ability to transform dull , flat images into warm , flattering images that complement the subject .\nwireless flash control for multiple off - camera flash units can get pricey quickly , since most manufacturer\u2019s systems won\u2019t work together . the $ 140 cactus rf60 has a built in 16 - channel transceiver with a maximum range of 328 feet , thanks to its 2 . 4ghz rf transmission , and a guide number of 183 feet at iso 100 when zoomed to 105mm . best of all , it can control multiple brands of flash units simultaneously in up to four groups . if you don\u2019t want to use the flash as a controller , you can add the v6 transceiver for $ 55 .\ncactus v6 triggers all other flash models via hot shoe , and studio strobes with pc sync male port , 3 . 5mm or 6 . 35mm port via optional cables ( see section 20 ) . this includes high trigger voltage portable flash models , and all strobe models with trigger voltage 300v or under . power remote control is not supported .\nthe fuji x - t1 was a major offering from fujifilm in 2014 with their first enthusiast - grade , dslr - styled camera . it packed a lot of firepower and terrific image quality but lacked in a few key areas compared to its dslr rivals of the day . with the improved x - t2 , the fujifilm engineering team has really stepped up their game and added some serious upgrades both internally and externally , bringing the camera line up from the enthusiast realm and into serious professional territory .\nv6 ii can now auto - detect the on - camera portable flashes at device start - up by selecting the system the flash belongs to and assigning an auto flash profile . moreover , it now works with previously unsupported digital - only ttl flash models on the v6 and expands its compatibility . similarly , the v6 ii will auto - detect the camera and selects the system accordingly . this simple plug - and - play makes the setting up extremely quick and easy that both amateurs and professionals appreciate .\nthe lastolite lumen8 radio trigger can fire lastolite lumen8 heads from the camera via a radio signal , removing the need for trailing sync cords . the transmitter fits into a standard hotshoe and the receiver into one of the flash heads via a jack plug .\naccessorise your on - and off - camera flashes with any of our strobist accessories : umbrellas , softboxes , grids and colour gels as well as flash brackets and light stands . these are compact and lightweight , ideal for taking along on location shoots .\nthe bottom line is , we ' ve tried to cull the best of the best for you from 2016 , and we ' ve decided to reverse the order for this year and start with our best overall camera models . it was a very difficult decision picking one above the others , and we feel that these three cameras deserve ample attention for our enthusiast audience . we therefore proudly present to you the\nbest overall\nwinners in imaging resource ' s camera of the year awards of 2016 !\nv6 ii can now auto - detect the on - camera portable flashes at device start - up by selecting the system the flash belongs to and assigning an auto flash profile . moreover , it now works with previously unsupported digital - only ttl flash models on the v6 and expands its compatibility . similarly , the v6 ii will auto - detect the camera and selects the system accordingly . 4 this simple plug - and - play makes the setting up extremely quick and easy that both amateurs and professionals appreciate .\nthe first wave of firmware releases will be for fujifilm , sony and sigma . other camera systems , i . e . pentax , canon , nikon , olympus and panasonic , will follow one by one as we complete system integration on the v6 ii .\ndesigned for use exclusively with sony cameras , the cactus v6 iis wireless flash transceiver is capable of controlling canon , fujifilm , nikon , olympus , panasonic and pentax system flashes all at the same time . it can support high - speed synchronisation ( hss ) at shutter speeds of up to 1 / 8000s , and also features a power sync mode that boosts flash contribution\nthe tricky thing about mixing different flashes is that most will have different power levels . for this reason , there is an option called absolute power control . this benchmarks the guide number of each flash and matches the light intensity . the flashes can then be adjusted in ev numbers . this means that no matter what brand of flash is being used , the power will be adjusted equally . some models of flash can be adjusted in 0 . 1ev increments , even if this isn\u2019t offered on the flashgun itself ."]}
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", "topic": 27}], "title": "tickpick", "paragraphs": ["that i would get from tickpick . i saved a ton of money and everything\ntickpick ' s innovative ways have been carried over to mobile . check out tickpick ' s 5 star app on the ios app store so you can enjoy the best ticket buying experience on the go . learn more .\nsellers who list their tickets for sale on tickpick will be paid via paypal . payment will be made the second wednesday after the event occurs . payments will be mailed to the email address you have on file with tickpick .\ni tried tickpick once , after years of using stubhub and getting sick of the fees . will never use again !\nyes , but if your tickets sell on tickpick after they sold somewhere else , you will be charged a replacement fee . the replacement fee is the difference in cost of your tickets to the new tickets offered to the customer by tickpick .\nif your event is coming up in 2 days or less , and you have an issue , call tickpick . they will do everything\ntickpick is the only place i go when i need tickets . you can\u2019t beat their prices . they are quick with sending an order confirmati\ntickpick ' s pricing data has been featured in major publications such as the wall street journal , cnn , forbes , mashable , and many others . tickpick does not charge any service fees , so the prices you see above are the final prices paid by our customers . on average , customers save 10 % - 15 % per order when comparing prices to other secondary exchanges , which makes tickpick the cheapest source for tickets on the secondary market !\ntickpick has failed me yet again . purchased two tickets early yesterday for my daughter and i to attend today\u2019s detroit tigers game and my \u201c100 % guaranteed\nips in kansas city . of all the apps i tried , tickpick had the easiest way for me to find the right tickets for the right p\ntickpick , an online ticket marketplace , has completed the first round of seed funding for their revolutionary ranking system and bid platform that benefits the . . .\ntickpick provides suggested bids to help you gauge what is\ncompetitive and reasonable\nfor any given event . for more information , see our bidding tutorial .\nas of thursday , tickpick has upped the ante once again , adding a fan profiler feature to its list of other customizable searching options . people can weight how much they care about cheapness vs . best seats in the house , and tickpick will give them deals tailored to their needs , graded a - f .\nyes ! like with all purchases on tickpick , all tickets purchased together will be together . if you want to sit separately , you must set multiple bids .\ntickpick is an aggregator and a ticket marketplace that offers fees below the industry standard ; sellers are charged 10 % and buyers are not paying additional . meanwhile , on stubhub , buyers are presented with a 10 % fee at checkout . for security , every seller that signs up for tickpick needs to verify who they are through a phone number , address and credit card . tickpick currently focuses on events in the new york city area with plans to expand to other cities by the end of 2011 .\ntickpick knows it has a long road ahead of it , and it ' s looking into strategic partnerships to widen its scope . it has made two million in ticket sales this year , but with a staff of four tickpick is still a baby in the space , albeit a charming and well - liked baby with a lot of potential .\ntickpick\u2019s unique ranking system solves the problem of the opaque ticket market by allowing users to select an event , the number of tickets and the price range and browse through tickets .\naccording to a recent press release , tickpick is only available for live events in the new york area although they hope to expand to additional markets by the end of 2012 .\njust a few bug fixes and ui tweaks this time around . tickpick is still the best app out there for buying tickets , with cheaper prices & no fees to boot .\nlike the teen who goes goth and starts smoking pot to spite her suburban parents , ticket resale site tickpick was formed entirely in reaction to stubhub . the tickpick founders brett goldberg and chris o ' brien resold tickets in college to make a little extra cash , and they got frustrated by stubhub ' s fees for buyers and sellers and the limited search options .\nstubhub may be innovating without recognition , but that ' s not a problem tickpick is having . in july , tickpick won the innovation award at the annual industry conference ticket summit , and conference executive director molly merez had nothing but glowing things to say about what the startup is doing . overall , their company philosophy is customer - centric , and their user interface couldn ' t be easier . the decision to have tickpick be the industry innovation award winner was indisputably unanimous . of course , tickpick has a long way to go before it can dethrone stubhub . stubhub invented the online ticket resale space and has a 13 year headstart on tickpick . plus , as sarah lacy wrote it has a reason for still being relevant - - amazing customer service . stubhub ' s saran said that at 80 percent of big events a stubhub representative is on site , to help with any ticket problems that could occur .\naccording to tickpick\u2019s website , a key problem with the secondary ticket market is that sellers are forced to guess what buyers are willing to pay for a live event ticket which leads to irrational seat prices and leaves buyers frustrated and more likely to walk away from a transaction . tickpick solves this problem by informing sellers of a fair and competitive price for specific seats .\ntickpick has been featured in several national publications , is accredited by the better business bureau , and is trusted by thousands of customers . check out who ' s talking about us .\ntickpick is great . no fees unlike other ticker re - salers so you know exactly what you have to pay without being surprised at checkout . i ' ve used them several times for basketball\nif you own an android device , we have some great news for you . the tickpick android app has been released and is now available for download on google play . send link to your phone .\nthe seller with no luck , so she replaced them with pavilion seats at no extra cost . i cannot thank her and tickpick enough for putting their customers first unlike , the big name ticket retailers .\ntickpick launched in 2011 in an effort to beat stubhub at the ticket titan ' s own game . tickpick is free for buyers , and charges a smaller commission on tix than stubhub does for sellers . it also gives buyers more options : they can bid how much they ' re willing to pay for a ticket , or choose from tickets available , with deals ranked best to worst to help users decide .\nhere at tickpick we pride ourselves on our product , on our prices and our customer support . if you need help buying nfl football tickets , please reach out to us at 845 - 538 - 4567 or\nnce . oh and the best part . . . . but if i wanted to resale them , for a small fee , i could list them with tickpick although there was no guarantee they would sell .\ntickpick not only lets sellers say what they want to sell a ticket for but also lets buyers have a voice through its innovative bidding platform . while other companies allow you to place bids for an entire section , tickpick lets users to automatically place bids for every single row . buyers can search for tickets by \u201cfirst class\u201d , \u201cbusiness\u201d and \u201ceconomy\u201d tickets or by using a sliding scale . there\u2019s also an easy \u201cbuy now\u201d option .\nally . never will use the other websites again , tickpick is the was to go , no hidden fees , just the price thats shown , and awesome app to have on the phone for quick flawless purchases .\nwe know that price isn ' t the only factor that goes into purchasing a ticket . to help you make the best decision , tickpick ranks each seat on the basis of how good of a deal it is .\ned with how tickpick has changed over the years for the worse . it used to be my go - to avenue for tickets to any events i attend ( and have spent a lot of money on tickets ! ) .\ntickpick , an online ticket marketplace , has completed the first round of seed funding for their revolutionary ranking system and bid platform that benefits the consumer and seller , and brings transparency to the secondary ticket market , eliminating overpriced tickets .\ntickpick has a great variety of mlb baseball tickets , from the cheap seats , to the first row . regardless which event you attend , we have a 100 % money back guarantee on all of our no fee mlb baseball tickets .\nbidding isn ' t for everyone , but saving some money is ( at least we think so ) . for new customers , tickpick is offering a $ 10 discount towards any concert tickets . to get your discount sign up here .\ntickpick does not charge purchaser fees and uses the \u201creal ticket guarantee , \u201d promising admission into the event for which tickets were purchased , otherwise giving the consumer a 110 percent refund . sellers are charged a 10 percent commission on sold tickets .\ntickpick is where smart fans buy tickets . we are a no - fee ticket marketplace that is changing the industry . we ' re growing rapidly thanks to cheaper prices , an amazing buyer experience and a novel approach to the secondary market .\ns month . we got thru the metal detector , went to scan the mobile tickets , got the denial beep . they directed us to the ticket office , who told us to call tickpick . so i did . the tickpick agent said she has no idea what happened . she tried to call the seller , no answer . she said i could get my money back , but seeing as by that point , the concert had already begun , they could not give me any other tickets .\nmy 13 year old son told me about tickpick , and we looked at what they had to offer . they had the same seats as the other ticket sites , but at a lot less money . my wife was convinced this was a fake si\nwhile it\u2019s still very early days for tickpick , it\u2019s clear their motivation is in the right place . the company is trying to tackle an old problem with new technology , and is betting that there are a few fans in the room who will appreciate the effort .\nbecause i promised my daughter the game as part of her birthday , i resorted to spending even more money to buy two more tickets through seat geek so we could attend . i will never use tickpick again and would not recommend it to anyone . seat geek is great , fyi !\nyour favorite artist or group is coming to town soon , but tickets are all sold out at the box office and have been since the day they went on sale . what do you do ? do you search for tickets on another marketplace that jacks up the listed sale price by tacking on their fees , or do you do yourself a favor and search tickpick first in order to save money and never pay any fees for tickets to see your favorite acts perform ? be a # smartfan and let tickpick be your go - to source for concert tickets all over the united states and canada !\nte , and the tix were not real . they were , and we enjoyed the game . spent the same money we would have spent , but got much better seats . already looking at football games to go to . i am a huge fan of tickpick , and a customer for life .\nnow that they ' ve started their own site , goldberg spends a good chunk of his days carefully curating the tickpick blog , which he uses as a tool to\neducate\npeople about the problems of stubhub . case in point , there ' s an entire entry devoted to telling people how to find information on stubhub about the seller ' s fee . stubhub buries those details deep on the site , and when i was google searching how to find that myself , the tickpick blog entry\nthe truth about buyer and seller fees\nwas one of the first results . savvy seo content marketing .\nif the user is unable to find what they are looking for they can use tickpick\u2019s bid platform . this option allows consumers to bargain with multiple sellers by placing offers on several seats at the same time . the user simply selects a seating section , number of tickets and a high price for most desired tickets and low price for least desired tickets . the bidding system will automatically negotiate for the buyer and notify the consumer via email if their offer has been accepted . tickpick\u2019s bid platform is also beneficial to the ticket seller as it allows the seller to instantaneously sell tickets to buyers who previously made an offer .\naccording to a may 1 press release from tickpick , the new york - based marketplace , created by founders brett goldberg and chris o\u2019brien , allows users to buy , bid , and sell live event tickets using their best deal ranking system and bidding platform , giving the consumers and sellers more opportunities to connect . according to urltoken , seed funding is provided to help a business develop an idea , create a product , and market the product for the first time \u2014 in this case , tickpick\u2019s patented bid platform . ticketnews discussed the initial launch of urltoken in october and since then the company has made a few improvements to compete with similar sites such as scorebig , which also offers a bid option . what makes tickpick unique is their trademarked algorithm , also known as the best deal ranking system , which ranks tickets based on what is the \u201cbest deal\u201d by assigning a rating to each ticket location based on proximity and viewing angle .\nafter the two gents filed a patent in march that clearly differentiated them from other markets like scorebig , seatgeek and stubhub , they felt comfortable enough to quit their jobs and pursue tickpick fulltime on the first of june . since they started selling tickets last week , the site has received over one thousand visitors to date .\nformer college roommates brett goldberg and christopher o ' brien founded tickpick in 2011 - - several years after goldberg started buying and reselling tickets to red hot chili peppers concerts . goldberg explains how the new york city - based ticket reseller competes with giants like ticketmaster and stubhub by embracing guerrilla marketing - - sometimes successfully , sometimes not .\n\u201ctickpick is a marketplace that benefits both the ticket seller and the ticket seeker , \u201d said co - founder brett goldberg in the may 1 press release . \u201cour platform allows consumers to quickly value tickets for live events including sports , concerts , and theater , removing the painful process of searching for the best deal and uncertainty if you\u2019re overpaying for tickets . \u201d\nthe nfl is far and away america ' s most popular sport , providing a fantastic live experience for fans of all teams . with highly - anticipated divisional matchups every year in addition to seeing your favorite hometown team play out - of - town potentially only once every eight years , ticket availability at the box office can often be scarce . with tickets in such high demand and only sixteen games in a season , every game counts , which can drive up market prices . with that said , you ' ll find the cheapest nfl tickets of any marketplace here on tickpick , where you ' re never charged any fees on tickets . do yourself a favor and save serious cash with cheap , no fee football tickets through tickpick !\nif the tickets are labeled as\nlocal pickup\n, then the tickets are available for pick up as close to the venue as possible . the tickets will often be held for you at the nearest fedex location , or if a more convenient location is available tickpick will arrange that . you will need to go to the location and show a photo id to pick up your tickets .\nthe tickpick new fan profiler gives users one more way to slice and dice their search results so that no excel sheets are necessary for comparing and contrasting . i didn ' t find the user interface totally intuitive , although the site certainly has a clean layout ( and much cleaner than stubhub ) . i can ' t help but wonder whether people would get overwhelmed with too many search choices .\nironically , i first met goldberg through mutual friends at a red hot chili peppers concert in 2007 and it was this harrowing ticket - buying process that inspired him to start working on his dream ticketing company . along with his co - founder chris o\u2019brien , goldberg has just launched tickpick , a new york city startup that aims to making buying tickets on its secondary market both smarter and easier .\nit ' s hard to believe , but tickpick was founded in 2011 and the cost to create and run an online business is cheaper than it ' s ever been . thus making it easier than ever to accomplish our mission :\nto create a more efficient and transparent ticket industry\nand in lay mans terms , to make it super easy to buy the best and the cheapest nfl tickets .\ngoldberg also explained in his email to ticketnews how their transparent ticket marketplace will help them stay competitive while saving consumers and ticket sellers money . \u201cthis increased efficiency should also allow for ticket marketplaces to operate at lower costs , \u201d said goldberg . \u201ctherefore tickpick should be able to charge lower fees than its competitors , which will then result in less dollars being spent by consumers and more dollars going to the ticket sellers . \u201d\nwe ' ve made a lot of changes in version 3 . 0 . 0 . , making the app the premier destination for event goers before , during and after events . check it out and , as always , let us know what we can do better ! - a completely new experience around sharing your day of event activities . post highlights of your tailgate , your night at the show , or the big game - mobile scanning turned on for 90 % + of events - a new horizontal slider on the home page containing useful and intriguing up to the minute content for you to browse . content includes : \u2022 highlights from tickpick users at events around the world \u2022 trending artists \u2022 just announced tours \u2022 live event news \u2022 easy access to your day of event transactions \u2022 tickpick promotions and discounts - still no buyers fees . best prices on the web guaranteed !\nbug fixes & performance improvements . we ' ve made a lot of changes in version 3 . 0 , making the app the premier destination for event goers before , during and after events . check it out and , as always , let us know what we can do better ! - a completely new experience around sharing your day of event activities . post highlights of your tailgate , your night at the show , or the big game - mobile scanning turned on for 90 % + of events - a new horizontal slider on the home page containing useful and intriguing up to the minute content for you to browse . content includes : \u2022 highlights from tickpick users at events around the world \u2022 trending artists \u2022 just announced tours \u2022 live event news \u2022 easy access to your day of event transactions \u2022 tickpick promotions and discounts - still no buyers fees . best prices on the web guaranteed !\nto help fans find the best concert tickets for their money , tickpick uses a trademarked algorithm to provide a score report for each ticket listing . this score report assigns each concert ticket listed for sale a grade from a + to f based on price and seat quality ( determined by location , view , and proximity to the stage ) . the score report will help you look through thousands of tickets to find the best value / best deal .\n- minor usability improvements and bug fixes we ' ve made a lot of changes in version 3 . 0 , making the app the premier destination for event goers before , during and after events . check it out and , as always , let us know what we can do better ! - a completely new experience around sharing your day of event activities . post highlights of your tailgate , your night at the show , or the big game - mobile scanning turned on for 90 % + of events - a new horizontal slider on the home page containing useful and intriguing up to the minute content for you to browse . content includes : \u2022 highlights from tickpick users at events around the world \u2022 trending artists \u2022 just announced tours \u2022 live event news \u2022 easy access to your day of event transactions \u2022 tickpick promotions and discounts - still no buyers fees . best prices on the web guaranteed !\ni bought 3 tickets to the cubs game . i never got the tickets sent to me . i bought tickets before and worked smoothly , showed up in the mlb ballpark no problems ! this time it did not . i got an email confirming the order and \u201cthe tickets are out for delivery\u201d . they never showed up in the ballpark app and i never got an email like the first time i got . i called cubs fan services and they confirmed i did not have the tickets and even sent me an email saying this . when i called customer service , connor , the agent helping me , treated me with so much disrespect . i was trying to explain to him my situation and i was continuously interrupted . he told me over and over that i received the tickets . would not listen to me at all . i bought the tickets because of the buyer satisfaction guarantee tickpick has . if i would have known that i would have to spend over 1 hour talking to customer service on both tickpick and cubs customer service going back and forth and then at the end not even get tickets to the game or even a refund i definitely would not of bought the tickets . i let down my 2 friends because i had to tell them i never got the tickets . my friends and i will not be buying tickets again from tickpick .\nthis goes without saying , but it ' s obviously important to trust the source of where you are getting tickets . if you are looking at tickets on craigslist and it seems to good to be true , that ' s because it is too good to be true . although buying nfl tickets on the cheap is important , it ' s even more important to get authentic tickets . tickpick has a 100 % buyer trust guarantee , and insures every ticket is authentic .\nall mlb baseball tickets purchased through tickpick are 100 % guaranteed through our buyer trust guarantee . we guarantee that your tickets are authentic and that you will receive your tickets on time . if you ever have any issues with tickets purchased through our site , we will work to replace them with tickets of equal or greater value . furthermore , if the event is cancelled and not rescheduled , we will refund your purchase . don ' t believe us ? see what our customers have to say .\nthe idea of dicsount nfl football tickets doesn ' t really exist . unlike most sports , the majority of football games sell out and the teams have no reason to sell tickets at a discount . however , ticket sites like tickpick do run promotions to get new users , and we guarantee that in conjunction with our no fee tickets and our $ 10 off discount ( for new customers ) , we offer the cheapest nfl tickets on the web . sign up here to get your discount tickets .\nthere ' s no doubt that the ticket industry is confusing , and buying concert tickets online can be even more so . tickpick ' s mission is to change that and everything we do revolves around the fan and transparency . the most obvious way we demonstrate this transparency is by showing all - in ticket prices , that means the price you see , is the price you pay . unlike every other resale concert ticket site , we are upfront with pricing ; on tickpick sellers pay a commission of 10 % and buyers pay 0 % . this is how we can guarantee that we have the cheapest concert tickets , because every other ticket site , charges between 20 % and 25 % in fees . but if you are comparing concert ticket prices , be careful as the competition is going to hide their fees , so make sure to compare the total price on the final checkout page ( don ' t be shocked to see 15 % to 20 % added on at the last second ) .\nhonestly , buying football tickets has changed dramatically in the last five to ten years . what use to be a hard ticket to get your hands on , has become widely available to the masses in a very transparent matter . for example , here on tickpick the price you see is the price you pay . unlike every other nfl ticket exchange / ticket marketplace , tickpick shows all - in prices . and not only do we show all - in prices , but we also have no service fees on our football tickets . what this means for you , is that we guarantee that we have the cheapest nfl tickets available . how do we do it ? simple , we only charge sellers a modest 10 % commission , where most ticket sites charge sellers 10 % and have a hidden buyer fee of 15 % . so if you are ever comparing football ticket prices , make sure to look at the final checkout page , where other sites add on an additional 10 to 20 % hidden service fee .\nbuying last minute nfl tickets is easier than ever now , especially when using tickpick ' s app . now for the most part , most nfl stadiums allow fans to enter the venue with mobile entry . in theory this means you can buy tickets right outside the stadium and than show your phone to get in . although this is possible , we do recommend trying to buy your tickets a little in advance . the reason for this is because the number of tickets to choose from significantly decreases as the event approaches .\none thing for sure . . . . they were correct when they said \u201cno hidden fees\u201d i wanted one $ 14 ticket and they ended up selling me 17 $ 14 tickets for $ 238 . . . . at least they didn\u2019t hide any fees ! ! ! \ufffd i\u2019ll gladly take the small service fees at game time or stub hub where at least they charge there fee and don\u2019t rip you off ! ! ! see you tickpick , this $ 238 will be the last money of mine you will ever see , i promise you that .\nunlike any other ticket site , tickpick is the only place where you can sort mlb baseball tickets based on the seat quality . if you are looking for the best seats within a few sections , this feature is tremendously helpful . use the interactive seating chart to select the sections that you are interested in and then sort by seat quality . the relevant listings will be ordered by what are considered the best mlb baseball tickets . and don ' t every worry about overpaying for seats that aren ' t worth it . the score report is still available to help you decide which tickets you should buy .\nif you are looking at football ticket prices and they are just too expensive then tickpick ' s bidding platform is the perfect product for you . most people don ' t really realize this , but ticket prices are constantly changing . so let ' s say you are looking at super bowl tickets , and the cheapest price is $ 2 , 000 , using the bidding platform you can set a bid for $ 1 , 500 on specific seats you are interested in . then if a seller lowers their prices to $ 1 , 500 , you ' d be the first person to get that great deal . you can find out more on how to bid on nfl tickets here .\nhere ' s the most interesting situation , which is that the concert isn ' t sold out yet , but there aren ' t many tickets to choose from . this is often where we ' ll see that it makes sense to buy discount concert tickets verses paying face value . here ' s what we mean - you can in theory pay face value , and not have the ability to choose your specific seats . or you can use tickpick and have the ability to choose the specific seats that you ' d like to sit in . for this type of concert , most of the time resale concert tickets will be selling for face value . furthermore , you can get an additional $ 10 off any concert tickets by signing up here .\nthere are a bunch of ways you can get cheap mlb baseball tickets . first , pay no fees . other ticket sellers and ticket marketplaces charge anywhere from 10 % to 25 % in hidden fees . on tickpick the price you see is the price you pay , so if you a ' re comparing prices , always make sure to compare the final price on the checkout page . second , if ticket prices are still not to your satisfaction , try bidding on mlb baseball tickets . go to the tickets page for the event you want to go to and click\nbid\nin the upper left hand corner . from there , you can tell sellers what you want to pay for tickets and let them scramble to meet your price rather than the other way around .\nmost nfl fans know that the best seats in the house are the ones closest to the 50 yard line . those seats will also be the most expensive , so when you are browsing nfl tickets be sure to take advantage of tickpick ' s score report which will show you where the best deals are . if you are on a budget but still want to sit in the lower level , the seats in the endzones will be your best bet . typically the cheapest seats for any nfl game are in the corners and endzones in the upper levels . if you are looking for tickets in the upper levels try to sit in as low of a row as possible within your budget . the difference in rows will be felt more in the upper level than it would in the lower level .\nwhen looking to buy tickets to a hot concert it ' s safe to assume that it will sell out on the initial on - sale . of course you should try to buy face value tickets , but if you don ' t get tickets in that brief 15 to 30 minute window , there ' s still a short period in time where you can buy concert tickets without having to pay a heavy premium . right after the concert sells out , ticket prices on resale ticket sites will remain low for a couple of hours . if you are quick , you can buy sold out tickets on a concert resale site like tickpick before ticket brokers and other ticket sellers increase their asking price , which they will do once they realize a concert is officially sold out . tip : if you find tickets that you like , buy them asap ; if it ' s that good of a deal , call or email immediately to make sure the seller confirms the order .\ntickpick 4 . 0 has arrived ! we ' ve rebuilt the app from the ground up with the goal of improving every aspect of the user experience . some highlights include : - a completely revamped homepage experience focused on providing you the most relevant and interesting live event experience . - a brand new way to track events . stay up to date with event summary data available at your finger tips at all times . - updates to our deal score algorithm that will factor in your personal preferences when determining the best deals . - easily refer friends from the app and earn $ 20 in credit for every qualifying purchase ( $ 99 + ) . - a focus on your day of event experience that improves the entire post transaction flow from delivery notifications , to scanning the tickets on the app , to capturing your experiences at the event . check it out and , as always , let us know what you think . p . s . - still no hidden fees . keep saving my friends !\nwhen you searched for the name of one of our top competitors , our blog post about it came up number two . depending on the month , it drove 5 to 10 percent of all our transactions - - the blog post itself was getting more than 10 , 000 views a month . in november 2013 , through mutual brokers , this competitor started asking us to take it down . i made the language softer , and i made sure everything in there was fact . it went quiet for a while . but they began bidding on our keyword in google adwords : when you searched\ntickpick ,\ntheir ads would show up at the top - - so then we needed to outbid them on it . that was costing us thousands of dollars a month . finally , in april 2014 , they asked us directly to take the post down , and said they would stop bidding on our keyword . we took it down that day . it was a really hard decision . we ' re all competitors , but at the same time , we ' re in this industry together . you ' re fighting the bigger beast - - that everyone thinks ticket marketplaces are bad .\ni used to have an excel sheet and i would pull everything into that ticket listing and say ' this ticket is better than that one , worse than that one , '\ngoldberg says .\nwhen i looked at stubhub i would try to understand what i would personally do to make it more of a science .\nsmita saran , stubhub senior manager of communications , agrees .\nif you ' re not being thoughtful about personalization , you ' re just confusing the user ,\nsaran says .\nat stubhub personalization is about thinking of the entire user experience , the pain points in that , and finding ways to make that singular interaction better . it ' s not necessarily about filtering options and searching in a million different ways .\nstubhub is the stodgy old ticket titan , and saran says that as a result it often doesn ' t get recognition for the innovative features it has launched . for example , their latest app lets fans see the view from the actual seat they are considering buying for most big venues .\ntnw uses cookies to personalize content and ads to make our site easier for you to use . we do also share that information with third parties for advertising & analytics .\nsales from concerts , sporting events and broadway shows translate to big business , so much so that there are dozens of companies that compromise not just the primary ticketing market , but also the burgeoning secondary ticketing market .\nthe fragmented landscape can be a bit confusing at first , so let\u2019s break it down . there are primary sellers like ticketmaster / live nation , ticketfly , tickets now and eventbrite and secondary ticketing markets like seatgeek , scorebig and stubhub , which often sell tickets for above or below face value and sometimes give users the options to pick where they want to sit . but according to entrepreneur\n, who buys tickets to over 100 shows a year , none of these ticketing companies are as good as they should be .\n\u201csimply put , if you\u2019re going to a show you shouldn\u2019t pay the same price for a seat that\u2019s of less quality than another . that $ 200 ticket you\u2019re bidding for could be in the front row or last row on the floor . we think that\u2019s entirely wrong when we know someone will pay $ 1k for front row and $ 150 for back row , \u201d explains goldberg .\n\u201cpeople are so used to being taken advantage of that they don\u2019t believe what we present them with . if we show them a section they\u2019ve placed a bid on and we show them the range and what each row costs , it surprises them . people are used to overpaying for bad seats , \u201d says goldberg .\nstay tuned with our weekly recap of what\u2019s hot & cool by our ceo boris .\nsit back and let the hottest tech news come to you by the magic of electronic mail .\nprefer to get the news as it happens ? follow us on social media .\ngot two minutes to spare ? we ' d love to know a bit more about our readers . start !\naccording to the press release , the secondary ticket sales market is a $ 4 . 5 billion industry annually with more than 100 million transactions and 50 percent of all transactions made by a professional seller .\n\u201cour mission is to create a more efficient and transparent ticket marketplace , \u201d said co - founder brett goldberg in a recent email to ticketnews . \u201cwe believe this can be done by mirroring the way financial markets work . by creating a transparent bid / ask ticket marketplace where sellers can offer to sell tickets at specific prices and buyers can offer to buy tickets at defined prices , we believe we will increase the total number of tickets sold as well as the total aggregate value . \u201d\nwelcome to the only ticket marketplace where you , the consumer , come first . ticket prices are set by resellers and may be above or below face value .\nlooking for a discount on our already no fee mlb baseball tickets ? new users can sign up here for a $ 10 discount on mlb baseball tickets .\ntrying to time the market to make sure you buy nfl tickets at the cheapest prices is near impossible , but there are a couple things one can do to minimize costs .\nwhen the nfl schedule is first announced in the spring , we typically see an increase in prices , you can try to jump the gun and buy them immediately but we find waiting to be the best . about one to two months in advance of the season , the available tickets to choose from peaks and prices have typically normalized , so if your making big plans to take the family or clients , this is a great time to buy tickets .\nif you do wait until the season starts and your team is playing great , you can certainly expect prices to increase and vice versa . however , interestingly enough roughly 75 % of nfl tickets decrease in price as you get closer to game day . a week to two weeks in advance of the game will provide sufficient ticket inventory and ample time to get the tickets delivered to you . it is possible that the longer you wait , the more likely you ' ll be able to get nfl tickets cheap , but we recommend buying tickets at least one to four days in advance .\ndespite what most people think , getting concert tickets at or near face value is easier than you ' d expect . it really all depends on the event and the fanbase . here we narrow down concerts into three different scenarios and provide suggestions as to how you should buy concert tickets for each situation .\nthe average cost of a concert ticket is $ 99 . however , ticket prices for 70 % of concerts will decrease as the event approaches . the average cost of a concert ticket one month in advance of a show is roughly $ 95 . however , on average three days before a concert , tickets will have decreased in price by 25 % from the peak price , and in the last 24 hours ticket prices will typically decrease an additional 5 % .\ntrying to time the market and buy concert tickets cheap , is a challenge and there ' s no guarantee . what we suggest is to listen to what your gut tells you , but if you have no clue when to buy tickets , we find the best time is between three to 14 days in advance . this insures an abundance of tickets to choose from and high likelyhood that prices are below their peak price .\nnote : not all ticket prices will decrease as the event approaches and some of the most desired concerts will increase in price . thus if the concert you are looking to attend is a must , you should buy your concert tickets as soon as you find something you like .\nthere are normally 3 main seating areas to choose from when you are searching for concert tickets . this can vary depending on the venue and stage layout .\ngeneral admission seats are the closest area to the stage , but you are not given an assigned seat and the area is standing room only . this gives you an opportunity to get as close to the performer as possible ( if you arrive early ) . if you don ' t want to stand for the entire show , or are bringing young kids , you should avoid these tickets . some smaller venues can be entirely made up of general admission areas , in which case you would want to purchase the cheapest tickets available .\nsome events will have assigned seating in front of the stage instead of a general admission area ( some events have both ) . as a general rule you should only consider spending big bucks on the floor sections that are closer to the stage . there isn ' t any elevation on the floor , so sitting in one of the back floor sections won ' t provide you with a view that is worth the price . you should also try to find seats as close to the center of the stage when possible .\nsitting in any of the sections that are within the normal venue layout will provide you with the elevation necessary to see over the people in the row front of you . the lower level sections right next to stage will get you closest to the performer ( and will be the 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if you want to sit separately , you must make multiple purchases .\nas long as tickets are available , you can purchase tickets up to the start time of the event .\nnot exactly . if tickets are available in the same row as your previous purchase , those tickets can be purchased separately . if you email us at\n, we will contact the broker to make sure he puts the tickets together .\nyes , but not for all events . you can find available parking passes by checking the box\nonly show parking passes\nunder the refine listings tab in the bottom right - hand corner of the event page .\nno need to worry ! the charge on your card was only an authorization to make sure you have enough cash to buy the tickets you want . if the purchase did not go through , the information is voided , and the hold on your funds will be lifted within 24 - 48 hours . to get the funds lifted sooner , email us at\ncurious about how to bid , when to bid , what to bid for ? head over to our bidding tutorial . it ' ll 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{"id": 53893, "summary": [{"text": "the child rescue nepal ( formerly esther benjamins trust ) is a uk registered charity that promotes children 's rights in nepal .", "topic": 1}, {"text": "as a result of the work of the trust it is now illegal to imprison nepali children alongside their parents or for them to work in indian circuses .", "topic": 2}, {"text": "it has recently become one of the pioneers of deinstitutionalisation in nepal . ", "topic": 10}], "title": "child rescue nepal", "paragraphs": ["child rescue nepal has rescued 700 children but our work is far from over .\nchild rescue nepal frees children from slavery . we rescue children , keep them safe and reunite them with their families . child rescue nepal has rescued nearly 700 children but our work is far from over . we want to end child slavery in nepal and we won\u2019t stop until every child is free .\nwe want to end child slavery in nepal and we won\u2019t stop until every child is free .\nchorachori sends child rescue teams into india to trace and rescue displaced and trafficked nepali children . that\u2019s one reason why we are unique within nepal children\u2019s charities .\noperational director of chorachori - nepal and responsible for all the field work , including leading the child rescue team .\nchild rescue nepal frees children from slavery . today , there are over 40 million slaves globally , a . . .\nto have a sustainable child rescue , repatriation , rehabilitation and reintegration infrastructure fully in place by december 2019 .\nchild rescue nepal aims to end child slavery in nepal . our mission is to rescue and care for trafficked nepali children who are sold for child labour and , as a result , are trapped in slavery . we save them from a life of physical and emotional abuse , provide medical care and counselling and reuniting them with their families where possible . our rescue fund pays for the rescue and care of children , in the long term where necessary .\nevery 30 seconds around the world , a child is sold into slavery . child rescue nepal wants to end child slavery in nepal and we will do this through a combination of rescue and prevention . we want to create an emergency fund so that we can react quickly and rescue children from dire and dangerous situations . we have already rescued 700 children , but there are thousands more that need our help .\nchild rescue nepal frees children from slavery . there are 5 . 5 million children in the world today who are trapped in slavery or similar practices .\nmy wife and i would like to contribute to child rescue nepal . we think the work you do is absolutely amazing . thank you .\nin nepal , we estimate that there are almost 100 , 000 child slaves working in hazardous situations . these children are extremely vulnerable and often suffer from physical , emotional and sexual abuse . we rescue children , keep them safe and reunite them with their families . child rescue nepal has rescued 700 children but our work is far from over . we want to end child slavery in nepal and we won\u2019t stop until every child is free .\nprosecute any child traffickers and exploiters that we encounter during rescue work . this delivers justice for the children and prevents further trafficking\nnepal has the third highest child marriage rates in asia , with 46 % of these arranged by family members without the child ' s input .\nchild rescue nepal hosted our spring reception on 8 may to meet with supporters and update them on crn ' s work , as well as on an exciting new partnership .\n21 caregivers of the nepal children\u2019s organization , balmandir have received extensive training on child care and development .\n\u201c . . . banishing the exploitative and worst form of child labour by 2022 and all types of child labour by 2025 . \u201d\nin 1999 the esther benjamins trust was set up by philip holmes in memory of his late wife . the charity was known as the esther benjamins trust up until 2015 when the name was changed , with the support of esther\u2019s family , to child rescue nepal to more clearly reflect the work that we do . philip is no longer involved with child rescue nepal but continues to work in nepal through his charity chorachori .\nin 2016 , we reviewed our progress and set ourselves an exciting new ambition : to end all child slavery in nepal . with a renewed focus on rescues , we won\u2019t stop until every child in nepal is free .\non sunday 17 june , 10 : 30 - 12 : 00 , a humorous dog show and fundraising day will be held by a group of wonderful locals in sussex in order to support child rescue nepal .\nwe believe that children belong in families and not factories . we rescue children and reunite them with their families . we won ' t stop until every child is free .\n\u00bb india - based child exploiters identified , arrested and charged by the police .\nafter reunification of two girls with their families in south nepal , the chorachori team has gone on to rescue more nepali children from north india .\nare you a photographer looking to expand your skill - set when shooting on location ? steve brown of steve brown creative will be hosting a photography event at the offices of child rescue nepal , with all profits being generously donated to our work .\nafter children return to nepal they pass through our transit refuge in kathmandu . at the refuge we give each child a basic health check and any necessary rehabilitation . meantime our field staff trace families and confirm domestic circumstances are suitable for reunification . this usually involves a visit to the child\u2019s home . once everyone is happy \u2013 including the child \u2013 we effect a formal return of the child to the family .\nin nepal , we estimate that there are almost 100 , 000 child slaves working in hazardous situations . these children are extremely vulnerable and often suffer from physical , emotional and sexual abuse . we rescue children , keep them safe and reunite them with their families .\nare you an amazon - addict ? have you signed up to amazon smile yet ? they are giving a percentage of all purchases to registered charities - and child rescue nepal are up for selection ! all funds are tripled until 29th june . sign up here :\n\u00bb research in nepal with a chora chori nepal team , liaising with district and national authorities where appropriate .\nin such situations , if you try targeted rescue and relief , it could be counterproductive as everybody is in need .\nthe early childhood development center ( ecdc ) in kathmandu , nepal was founded in 2005 by pushpa basnet , a young nepali woman who studied at kathmandu university . ecdc coordinates with jail administrators to rescue children from jail cells throughout urban and rural areas of nepal . ecdc is a registered non - profit organization with the nepali central child welfare board .\nrec - nepal _ _ 1530079837violence - against - women - in - nepal - monthly - report - june . pdf\nvolunteering in nepal is not all about helping with the projects of volunteer society nepal . it is also about making .\n38 traditional early childhood and primary classrooms have been restructured , reorganized and converted into child - friendly environments .\nchild wellbeing is at the core of our work . we always , always do what is best for the children .\nnepali organisations work with local partners to bring nepali children in india home .\nrescue operations are more effective when conducted in coordination with organisations there ,\nsays achyut kumar nepal of maiti nepal . but it ' s by no means straightforward . for a home to consent to release a child , either a parent needs to be present , or the organisation needs to furnish proof that it will take care of the child . the nepali embassy , which can vouch for such organisations , has an important role to play .\nthe chorachori field staff members are unrivalled in their experience of the cross - border rescue of nepalese children . led by operational director shailaja cm , the rescue team goes into india and , in liaison with the nepal and indian authorities , finds nepal\u2019s lost children and brings them home . in 2016 the team repatriated 72 displaced nepali boys . we have reunited all but 15 of these children with their families . the remaining children are now staying at our kathmandu transit refuge .\nchairman : andrew scadding andrew has 50 years\u2019 experience of uk and overseas charities . he recently retired from being chief executive of the thai children\u2019s trust , which works in similar areas to child rescue nepal . he is on the board of pointb , a us charity that trains community workers in burma , and is a contributor to civil society\u2019s blog on the regulation of fundraising .\nrefuge supervisors , home parents , counsellor / rescue coordinator , district programme coordinator , development officer , project officer ( anti - trafficking ) , project officer ( education ) .\nthe charity has been rescuing and caring for vulnerable children in nepal since 1999 .\nchorachori is still supporting villagers affected by august ' s nepal floods . | chorachori\nlego \u00ae for nepal is a program developed by volunteer society nepal in collaboration with the edulent foundation . lego \u00ae for nepal is a two week long school exchange program for high school students between the age of 15 and 19 year old .\nsoftvision ( f . k . a . spi nepal pvt . ltd . )\nbasnet : in nepal , still inside prisons , children are living with their parents with no basic facilities . but we at ecdc are working to rescue them and give them a better life and help to reintegrate and rehabilitate with their parents after release from prison .\nkathmandu , july 9 : the government passed a master plan that prohibits child labor in all work sectors on sunday\u2019s meeting of the council of ministers .\nin nepal we operate through a legally registered local charity and the district education office .\nan attempted rape in tipling , dhading district , nepal and chorachori ' s response .\nover 100 babies & young children are living in prison in nepal with their mothers .\nthe chorachori rescue team goes into india to liaise with ngos and the indian authorities for hand over the children for repatriation and subsequent care . sometimes family members join the team as this usually facilitates child identification and release , not to mention subsequent reunification . costs involved are staff remuneration , travel and subsistence for the team and for returning children .\n100 children returned to nepal . assume that 80 of these can be reunited with families .\nduring this week , nepal youth foundation will be focused on building support for our projects in nepal that educate , shelter , nourish and empower youth to be all they can be .\nvoice of children ( voc ) started its mission in 1997 but was legally established in 2000 . it all started with the rescue of two children and now voc has helped over 1000 children and families .\nin the border district of hetauda , in southern nepal , child trafficking is rife and the lack of border controls makes india an easy destination . for decades , nepali children , mostly girls , have been sought by indian circuses for their fair skin and beauty .\nfrom extreme poverty . he was living alone on the streets of butwal in south west nepal .\nthank you for your generous support of some of the most vulnerable children in nepal . namaste !\nchorachori has been training trafficking - prone girls in nepal how to make felt products to earn a living .\nfaced with nepal ' s grinding poverty , exacerbated by earthquakes in 2015 , many children and young people cross the open border into india in search of a better life . they may go to india voluntarily but very often they are trafficked . once there they are difficult to find and retrieve but they can be found in childcare centres or following police rescue operations . there is no clear mechanism for their repatriation or subsequent rehabilitation / reintegration in nepal .\nsue payne sue has worked in children\u2019s services , in both voluntary and statutory sectors , as a qualified social worker and manager . she has extensive experience in working with traumatised children in child protection and children in transition . since retiring her focus has been on capacity building work with organisations , offering culturally appropriate child protection training , developing policies and tailored support which result in positive outcomes for children .\nwe recently rescued 7 boys from a factory in nepal . modern day slavery exists . help us to do more\n\u00bb nepal - based traffickers identified , arrested and charged by the police . witnesses protected through to successful convictions .\nthe women center is one of the ongoing projects of volunteers society nepal which aims in empowering the nepalese women .\nlego\u00ae for nepal is a two week long school exchange program for high school students between the age of 15 .\nat age 21 , pushpa visited a women\u2019s prison in kathmandu and came face to face with children living alongside their incarcerated mothers . she soon started the early childhood development center ( ecdc ) , the first step in a lifelong mission to rescue nepal\u2019s imprisoned children . since then , she has founded butterfly home and has rescued and cared for over 500 children .\nhaving just returned from wonderful nepal i am inspired by all the work going on there for these children .\nat volunteer society nepal we do not only offer volunteering . we also offer tours and treks through our travel partner .\nvolunteer society nepal opened the talent school at the start of the new school year . the talent school is an .\nsophie wilson sophie has eleven years\u2019 experience in the media and communications sector in a career that has spanned broadcast , tech , digital , advertising , film and pr . after an inspiring sabbatical in the east in 2012 during which she spent time volunteering in nepal at a child refuge , a digital media fundraising campaign enabled her to raise the money to rescue a homeless boy , mausam and provide for two years of his life . on her return , she set up own \u2018storytelling\u2019 consultancy tuesday media , helping smes and ftse 100s companies with branding , messaging , marketing and business development .\nflights to nepal . entry visa . departure taxes . vaccinations . local transportation . travel health insurance . laundry and internet .\nas a volunteer , what is most important is that you get to know your surroundings and the beauty of nepal . .\nvolunteer society nepal has several types of locations to offer . we offer volunteering in the cities of kathmandu and pokhara . .\nnick sankey nick has been involved with crn since 2004 , first a volunteer , then staff member in nepal and now as a trustee . whilst working for crn in nepal , he met his wife rama and learned to speak nepali . after returning to the uk he moved into a fundraising role at hope and homes for children . after stints at great ormond street hospital children\u2019s charity and buttle uk , he is now head of philanthropy and partnerships at world child cancer .\nthe infant care facility improvement project ( icfip ) is an initiative implemented in one of the oldest and largest orphanages in nepal , the nepal children\u2019s organization , in balmandir . this project upgraded the health , hygiene and sanitation of the facility , including :\nthe nepal & india border is infamous for # childtrafficking resulting in # forcedlabour . but everyone from himal to terai , from nepal to the uk , needs to be vigilant & communicate to end this trade in the vulnerable . # childlabour # worlddayagainstchildlabour # worldchildlabourday\nif you love stunning mountain views or love to climb them , then nepal should be on the top of your bucket - list . of the top 10 mountains in the world lying above 8000 metres , 8 are found in nepal . this includes the world\u2019s tallest mountain \u2013 mount everest . what\u2019s more beautiful about nepal is you don\u2019t really have to be near the mountain ranges to enjoy the view : you can see the mountains even from the terai . if you\u2019re looking for extreme sport adventures , nepal is also your destination . river rafting , paragliding , trekking , mountain climbing , kayaking , boating , bungee jumping , mountain flights \u2013 you name it ; they are all available in nepal . you can also find the world\u2019s most extreme zipline in pokhara , nepal .\ninternship vacancy for future teachers and pedagogy students ! many children in nepal are deprived of attention , homework help , and good .\nit has opened doors and put us in the limelight . the recognition has brought in invaluable financial and moral support for ecdc to keep continuing its work to ensure that no child grows up in prison as a result of parental incarceration .\nif i have to describe my nepal medical elective experience with vsn in a couple of worlds i would say : interesting , a .\nconvicted nepalese child traffickers face up to 20 years in prison . in our opinion imprisonment is the surest way of preventing trafficking . this is not only through taking criminals out of circulation but also by making an example of them to others .\n\u201creaching persons with disabilities and other marginalized community members is always challenging . in disaster and risk situations , especially in the phase of emergency rescue and relief ( let\u2019s say first two weeks ) the approach has to be blanket , meaning to address everyone . there are two major reasons for this :\nchild - based organisations and the police pick up street children from railway stations , bus stations and the places where they work , and present them to the child welfare committee ( cwc ) . the cwc then allocates them to juvenile justice homes , commonly known as children ' s homes or observation homes .\nas private children ' s homes are reluctant to accept nepali children , they are compelled to go to government - run observation homes ,\nsays shailaja cm , director of ebmf .\nmyself and anika travelled to kathmandu , nepal in january 2017 . we spent a week volunteering with the vsn in pepsicola town planning , .\ni am a teacher at graaf huyn college in the netherlands . i arrived in nepal on the 27th of july for four weeks to .\nwe will solve the problem by finding trafficked and displaced children , by rescuing and repatriating them and providing for their basic and educational needs . concurrently we will stop future trafficking by bringing trafficking agents and child exploiters to justice . in our experience the best way to prevent trafficking is to put such criminals behind bars . the sentence for trafficking in nepal is 20 years in prison without remission .\nlong term we will have an integrated arrangement between chorachori nepal and its indian partner ngos to bring care and justice to trafficked and displaced nepalese children .\nvolunteer society nepal is a local nepali organization , so we offer volunteering placements in nepal that are highly affordable and designed for everyone from young students to adult professionals . we know our country best and this allows us to reduce overheads while still providing fantastic service equal to the high cost international agencies .\nprem joined ebmf in 2012 and has key responsibility for child protection and development . he also works with dilu to reintegrate rescued children . prem has a masters degree in development studies from kathmandu university and has also worked as a school teacher at a higher secondary school .\nthe open border also presents no obstacle to traffickers who prey on both boys and girls . there are no definitive figures for the scale of child trafficking . however an ilo rapid assessment from 2001 estimated that each year human traffickers take 12 , 000 girls across the border into the sex trade alone . there is no estimate for the trafficking of boys although that is also a major problem . girls tend to enter the sex trade or domestic service ( another form of slavery ) . boys usually end up in forced child labour situations .\nwe wish to appoint a researcher who can map indian government agencies , ngos , children\u2019s shelters ( including major indian orphanages ) or juvenile correction centres . these will be primarily in north india , including the major cities of delhi and kolkata . while doing so the researcher will identify displaced and trafficked nepali kids for the rescue team .\n90 orphan children , between the ages of 0 to 6 , were provided with overall facilities for their holistic development at the nepal children\u2019s organization , balmandir .\nchorachori in uk and nepal has a wealth of operational experience and a track record of success . during the period august 2015 to march 2017 it rescued 102 displaced and trafficked children from nepal . we have managed to reunite 80 children with their families while the remainder are in our care in kathmandu pending finding their families or making other long - term arrangements . chorachori - nepal is unique in being proactive in going into india , finding lost children and bringing them home .\nthere is # nosuchthing as a ' child prostitute ' - - they are victims and survivors of rape , not criminals . it ' s up to all of us to ensure our children are protected and that their exploiters are brought to justice . # endtrafficking # enddemand # nosuchthing urltoken\nicri nepal partners with local , national , and multinational corporations to develop corporate social responsibility initiatives . icri links participating companies to grassroots community - based organizations , and works to bring new collaborators into the dialogue on how to best serve vulnerable families and communities in nepal . read more about the alliance for corporate social responsibility here .\nicri nepal facilitated the formation of this coalition of grassroots organizations working to support prisoners and their children in 2001 . we have remained deeply involved with the organization and with its efforts to improve the wellbeing of families impacted by nepal\u2019s prison system . in recent years , icri nepal and ncpd have received funding from the united nations development program to implement hiv / aids prevention , vocational training , and psychosocial support programs in nepali prisons . read more about the network for children , prisoners and dependents here .\nbeyond the tourist centres , nepal faces many challenge . access to services , already limited by poor infrastructure , was further seriously damaged by huge earthquakes in 2015 . extreme poverty means fragmented families and displaced children struggle to reunite and rates of trafficking and exploitation are high , and it is these children that childhope\u2019s work focuses on in nepal .\nthis week we visited the aviation museum in kathmandu . our children were very excited and curious as they had never been inside a plane before . one child said : \u201cit was a very informative outing . we got to know something more about aeroplanes & at the same time it was fun ! \u201d urltoken\npralad is one of thousands of children who reach india for work but end up in government - run children ' s homes . on 23 august , he arrived in kathmandu along with six other boys , in the aftermath of a successful rescue operation overseen by esther benjamins memorial foundation ( ebmf ) . while pralad had been trafficked , the rest had run away from home to find work .\n( cnn ) because nepal lacks the social safety net that exists in most western nations , many children there have little choice but to live in prison when their parents are incarcerated .\nvolunteer society nepal is reliant on volunteer ' s fees to fund its projects . we are tremendously thankful to those who have been supporting us by taking part in our volunteer programs in .\njamuna shrestha , country director nepal jamuna shrestha bhattarai has two postgraduate degrees and 19 years\u2019 experience in the development sector . based in the kathmandu office of crn , she leads the crn team in nepal . she is interested in building resilience in communities and providing good quality education , healthcare and job opportunities for children and their families who are struggling to secure their basic needs and rights .\nroshna lama , accountant roshna lama has worked at crn nepal since 2007 . she has a ba in management accounting and finance , and other qualifications in finance and accounting systems and computer training .\nand nepal youth foundation will be competing for the $ 13 , 000 available in one - time matching funds . contributions up to $ 250 will be matched at 100 % while funds remain .\nwe feel very honoured and grateful to have had the support of the nando peretti foundation and hope that we can continue to work together as our work in nepal expands to meet the growing challenges .\npoor financial status and difficult family lives push these children to leave home ,\nsays durga ghimire of abc nepal . while there are no records of nepali child labourers in india , it is estimated that every year 4 , 000 - 5 , 000 nepali children cross the border hoping to find work and a better life . this makes them vulnerable to trafficking . these children find jobs in restaurants , small factories , circuses and in homes , as domestic help . workplace abuse is rampant , which means many of these children end up on the streets .\nin 2015 , a devastating earthquake hit nepal . more than 80 members of the ghyangfedi community were killed in the earthquake , and every single building , including all schools and health facilities , were destroyed .\nebmf research currently underway seeks to get to the bottom of the situation . what are these children doing in indian children ' s homes , and what can be done about it ? the initial impression is that many are child - trafficking victims who end up washed up on these desert islands that masquerade as childcare centres . ebmf ' s solution is direct action .\nfor many , nepal conjures up images of exhilerating treks through breathtaking landscapes , with mount everest at its heart . it is a beautiful country which gains income through tourism and which many people aspire to visit .\nplay is essential to development as it encourages creativity , dexterity , and contributes to the cognitive , physical , social , and emotional well - being of babies and children . through play , babies engage and interact with the world around them . in fact , play has been recognized as a basic human right of every child , by the united nations commission for human rights .\nnepalgunj is a small town on the indian nepal border and the \u2018gateway\u2019 to humla . from the nepalgunj airport , tiny planes fly into the imposing himalayas ferrying cargo , people and goats to humla and other hard - to - reach towns in nepal\u2019s north - west . many humli people come to nepalgunj to search out facilities not available in humla , such as healthcare , education and trade facilities . adara has an office in nepalgunj .\nthere are still many nepali kids in such homes in india , and an estimated 500 in delhi alone .\nbilateral mechanisms have to be put in place so that there is proper networking ,\nsays gauri pradhan of the national human rights commission .\nif the police , child - based organisations , and the embassy work effectively together , we can bring our children home .\nin very rural nepal . rajan cannot return to his family alone because of violence and alcoholism . rajan is not only a fantastic performer , but is showing great interest and abiltiy in becoming the company ' s rigger .\nadara has worked hand in hand with remote communities since 1998 . primarily , this work has taken place in humla , a remote mountainous region of nepal , home to over 50 , 000 people . our focus in humla is on long term sustainable support to improve health and education for the region . our health initiatives in humla aim to improve local health services , health awareness , nutrition , hygiene and sanitation . our education initiatives focus on school teacher employment and training ; school infrastructure and materials ; after - school activities ; and vocational scholarships . by improving education in the district we also aim to eliminate child trafficking .\nthe 1 , 200km open border between nepal and india allows free movement of each country\u2019s nationals without any restriction . this means that many nepali children , mainly boys , cross into india in search of work , a better life or to escape domestic abuse . some may just be seeking adventure and a change from the grim realities of rural life in remote nepal . this flow of children increased because of the 2015 earthquakes that devastated hill village communities .\n\u2018slavery\u2019 is not an historical phenomenon , in nepal it is believed that 234 , 600 people are victims of modern day slavery ( mds ) such as trafficking for sexual exploitation , domestic work , forced labour or early marriage .\nadara will continue to work hand in hand with the nepal government to help resource the school with materials , provide children with their midday meal , and to fund three additional teachers so that the school can run most effectively .\nno mother should have to choose between bringing her children to prison , or abandoning them to the streets . our mission is to give mothers a better alternative , and to give children a home , a life , and a future . by sharing pushpa\u2019s powerful story and showing people how they can help , we believe pushpa\u2019s cause will keep growing\u2014one screening , one donation , one child at a time .\nfive days after their journey began , five freed children reached nepalganj with their families . our sense of achievement was soured by akash having to return empty - handed . his only consolation can be that his brother , one of nepal ' s many lost and trapped children in india , remains firmly on ebmf ' s ' missing ' list . more trips south of the border will follow in an effort to bring nepal ' s children back to their rightful home .\n# didyouknow ? # nepal \u2019s constitution prohibits all kinds of discriminations on the grounds of disability . people with disabilities have the provision for equal access to basic services & rights including healthcare , education , social assistance & employment # nowisthetime urltoken\nafter the successful rescue of three of the boys shortly after their arrival in delhi , the hopes of the ebmf team were high as they departed for the philwari children ' s home to retrieve the other three boys . the necessary paperwork was in place and significantly , family members were on hand to claim the boys . in spite of this , the father of 13 - year - old raju chhetri ( name changed ) maintained he would not believe his son was alive until he saw him with his own eyes .\nnovember 2017 marked a tremendous milestone made possible by friends like you ( the inauguration of nyf\u2019s new new life center - nlc ) ! the specialized treatment center is located on the grounds of the existing nutritional rehabilitation home in lalitpur , nepal .\nnepal is one of the richest countries in the world in terms of biodiversity due to its varying altitudes and geographical position . the country covers altitudes from 60 meters above sea level to the peak of everest at 8 , 848m ! because of this , nepal has an incredibly diverse ecosystem including thick tropical jungles , teeming wildlife , great mountain ranges , forested hills and frozen valleys . its spectacular geography offers an astonishing range of sightseeing attractions and adventure opportunities , which are found nowhere else on earth .\noffering an oasis from the social isolation , medical neglect , and physical and emotional abandonment that hiv - affected children in nepal often face , the new center will improve both access and quality to hiv / aids treatment and services for years to come .\nvolunteer society nepal is founded and run by nepali professionals ; we collectively have more than 50 years\u2019 experience of working in leading international volunteer and development organizations in nepal . we frequently visit our project sites , meet volunteers , hold discussions with host families , local people and organizations , revise and set up new meaningful and rewarding programs . our staff and coordinators are consistently praised and recognized by our volunteers for their friendliness , hard work , and professional services . our staff are available 24 hours a day , 365 days a year to support you at your placement . the office acts as a point of contact with our staff and a general meeting point for volunteers . we are here to assist with any concerns , problems , advice , and general administration that may arise during your time in nepal .\nthe primary beneficiaries will be the nepalese children who are currently displaced or enslaved in india . secondary beneficiaries will be the trafficking - prone communities in impoverished rural areas in south nepal by closing down the operations of some traffickers . trafficking will be prevented and children protected .\nthankfully , a local doctor referred bindu to nyf ' s new life center . the center provides medical care , treatment , shelter , nutritious diets , and education for children and their caregivers living with hiv / aids , one of the most stigmatized diseases in nepal .\nwe will create a pathway for the repatriation of trafficked and displaced nepalese children from india . once back in nepal we will reunite children with families or place them in care , providing for basic needs , education and training . we will bring traffickers and exploiters to justice .\nphulwari children home . women and children development home . a heavily fortified and electrified haven for women and children . wow india is really serious about development of destitute women and children good to know that . what is worst : children living in a correctional institution , child workers , poverty stricken children and their family or all of the above . start the finger pointing game . blame the government . blame the society . blame the community . blame the family . well blame every body .\ndilu has worked with ebmf for 10 years and is involved at the frontline of all our rescues . dilu is also one of nepal\u2019s few trained counsellors and has developed a speciality helping trauma and trafficked children . dilu us passionate about rescuing children and giving them a new life .\nbeyond the geographical and weather - specific disadvantages , humla has also been damaged by war . during the civil war between the maoists and the government , desperate families fell afoul of child traffickers . the traffickers convinced some well - meaning parents to pay for their children to be taken to kathmandu under misleading promises of safety and education . thousands of children were taken and crammed into dismal homes in appalling conditions . these children were also at serious risk of ending up in the sex or slave trade .\nthe lack of infrastructure could be excused if the children were treated well . but they suffer physical and sometimes even sexual abuse from other children and supervisors .\nthey used to hit us on our legs and feet for even a small mistake ,\nsays 17 - year - old ashim nepal .\neven before project completion the enhanced facilities have been put to good use with centralisation of long term child care at the old and new\nwhite houses\n. the\nred house\nwas used as temporary accommodation for released circus children in january and after being reunited with their parents they were brought back to the red house in february for an\neducational development opportunity\ncourse . at time of writing the blue house is being prepared for the transit accommodation of 28 newly - released circus children who return from india this weekend .\nwith your support , the nlc provides transitional shelter and care for children and their mothers living with hiv / aids , one of the most stigmatized diseases in nepal . pediatricians and nurses provide the children antiretroviral treatment and medical attention while nutritionists educate mothers on how to care for their infected children and themselves .\nsheetal was trafficked to an indian circus when she was just 5 years old . she spent 9 years there alone in bonded labour before being recued by the esther benjamins trust and taken to their refuge in nepal . when rescued she knew neither her sir name or her cast . she knew nothing about her family . being outside of the cast system in nepal is like not being a proper person - lower than the lowest . now sheetal is one on the most hard - working and committed members of circus kathmandu and is also one if the most talented . with a passport she would have the opportunity for a thriving and rewarding career .\nthe program\u2019s doctor , nutritionist , and staff provide educational activities for the children and helpful trainings for the adult caretakers . last year , 58 children received treatment , which includes nutritious meals , medical care , and psychological counseling . this holistic approach is the only program of its kind for hiv - positive children in nepal .\nhiv affected children and their mothers are often treated as outcasts in nepal . the government offers limited treatment programs and hospitals refuse to provide medical care . schools shut their doors . non - infected children won\u2019t play with them , and they\u2019re banned from village activities . the children quickly become very sick , and feel brutally ostracized .\nsusan wright susan has worked as a consultant in the charity sector since 2009 helping organisations to optimise their fundraising activities . a chemistry graduate with an mba in international business & finance her corporate experience includes process improvement , systems implementation and change management . since 2009 susan has supported crn as a volunteer in both the london and nepal offices .\nin the late 80s , audette exel and sharon beesley had the fantastic opportunity to go trekking in nepal and found it to be a country with incredible need . together , with a small group of friends and supporters they established the isis group ( now called the adara group ) in 1998 . audette travelled again to nepal to learn about the world of development and to identify the first places to start working . she hoped to work remotely with the most vulnerable people in underserved or forgotten communities , and began by looking for countries with some of the lowest quality - of - living indicators . her aim was to find support - worthy projects in remote areas that other aid organisations did not reach .\nbindu was born with hiv and underwent many treatments in nepal , but they were all failing . both of her parents are also living with hiv and were already struggling to manage their health . bindu\u2019s condition was only worsening as she was developing wounds all over her body . unable to afford all of the family\u2019s medications and proper nutrition , their future looked bleak .\nicri nepal has taken over the leadership of the national center for learning resources , an innovative approach to preschool and elementary school education , teacher training and school improvement and development programs . the program focuses mainly on young children to improve their learning achievements by making their experience and education creative , joyful , and meaningful . read more about the national center for learning resources here .\nwith effective emergency response in place , light for the world and karuna foundation then established a post - earthquake rehabilitation project to ensure that emergency relief became sustainable and truly inclusive . the project has since offered support to more than 1 . 016 persons with disabilities . along with specific rehabilitative needs , the project focused on mainstreaming disability and accessibility issues such as accessible reconstruction , inclusive and child - friendly teacher training and building new accessible classrooms . one aspect was to create awareness among stakeholders about the needs of persons with disabilities and ways to ensure disability inclusion and mainstreaming in disaster risk reduction . through the project , about 160 disabled and non - disabled students were enrolled in school\nwe have placed hundreds of international volunteers from 17 to 76 years old from all over the world . all of them have had a great experience while making a meaningful contribution to supporting local disadvantaged & marginalized communities . after returning to their homes safe and sound , some have already come back to nepal , and many more have made plans to come back and join us again soon .\nkedar is our district programme coordinator in hetauda , ebmf . he has b . ed and bbs degrees from tribhuwan university of nepal and is currently studying for a masters in sociology . before joining ebmf , kedar was working for the women skill creation centre in partnership with free the slaves as programme coordinator in hetauda . kedar has also worked as a school coordinator for four years in a secondary level school .\necdc developed butterfly nursery kits that include a great selection of toys and supplies for these kids . team members distribute these boxes to the 54 prisons in nepal that are housing young children , and spend a day showing the mothers how to use and care for the toys and supplies . team members do follow - up visits to ensure the items are being used properly , and to resupply items as needed .\nnepal has the fifth highest prevalence of modern slavery globally ( walk free foundation 2013 ) with reports suggesting that up to 15 , 000 people are trafficked annually , of which a third are children . trafficked children are used mainly as bonded or slave labour in the informal sector , brick kilns and factories , as domestic servants or circus entertainers , for commercial sexual exploitation , forced marriage and for organ removal .\nnatural disasters and humanitarian crises hit vulnerable groups hardest . amongst these are persons with disabilities and their families whose numbers increase even more in crises situations due to , among others , injuries . persons with disabilities are often last to be rescued , to receive medical services , shelter or food due to stigma , oversight by first responders and non - inclusive humanitarian responses . not having proper information and inclusive disaster plans on hand also is an issue to be dealt with . light for the world , in cooperation with local partners , seeks to make sure that persons with disabilities are not left behind in disaster risk reduction , emergency response and post - emergency projects . during the devastating earthquake of nepal in april 2015 and its aftermath , murali padmanabhan , disability inclusion expert with light for the world , worked with karuna foundation nepal to ensure disability inclusion in their interventions .\naccording to the united nations , nepal ranks 138th in the world in overall human development , behind such countries as india and bangladesh , making it one of the least developed countries in asia . rural healthcare services are at best rudimentary , with government health posts often going unstaffed and undersupplied for years . nutrition is inadequate and vaccination rates are poor . access to education is irregular , and low literacy rates remain a barrier to economic progress .\nkarnasher tamang mbe , chairman karna has been involved with the work of crn from the start . before that , he had a long and distinguished career in the queen\u2019s gurkha signal regiment and was decorated by hrh the prince of wales for his dedicated and loyal service to the crown . after retiring from the british army , he worked for the mod uk as hr manager for the british gurkhas nepal with responsibility for the management of over 350 civilian staff .\nvolunteers in nepal needed at a special needs children\u2019s care center located in a suburb of kathmandu . this center is caring for physically challenged children by providing them with the accommodation , daily care , health care , medication in the form of corrective surgery and education . most of these children come from poor families who cannot care for them at home . currently there are more than 40 children being cared for , most of them between 10 - 12 years old .\nkathmandu is the capital city of nepal and the largest city in the valley beneath the mountains . it is a vibrant city with many working people , bright colours and busy markets . though kathmandu is a bustling metropolitan region , it is still rife with poverty . it is also a central point for traffickers bringing children from the mountainous regions to be kept in usually very poor conditions . adara development and the isis children ' s foundation have offices in kathmandu .\nvolunteering in nepal will help you to see the world from a different perspective , which enables you to develop your critical thinking and cross - cultural skills . in addition , by leaving the familiar behind to go encounter new people and places , you will gain a better understanding of yourself and the world around you . experiencing another way of life firsthand will enhance your independence , understanding , education and self - awareness . these life - skills are all invaluable .\nfollowing the nepal earthquake in 2015 , adara\u2019s remote community development work expanded to the district of ghyangfedi , a small remote community in nuwakot district , northeast of kathmandu . immediately after the earthquake , adara delivered emergency food , medical , and shelter support to this community . then , using the expertise gained delivering remote education programmes in humla over 19 years , adara has built a new earthquake - resistant school for 300 students . the shree ghyangfedi school opened in june 2017 .\nvolunteer fees go directly to the communities we serve , making real change . thanks to these fees plus generous donations and funds raised by our ever - growing volunteer society nepal family , we have already established several long - term sustainable projects such as the cbia school for 800 students , a day care center for intellectually disabled children and a women\u2019s center , which are all continuously expanding . we provide scholarships for underprivileged children , supply nutritious food to our centers and donate school materials to different schools .\nicri began working in nepal in december 2001 , when we were invited to assist local and international ngos with the development of a coordinated plan for housing and care of children with incarcerated parents . icri\u2019s assistance and interest resulted in the birth of the network on children , prisoners and dependents ( ncpd ) in august 2002 . in 2003 , icri opened a full - time office in kathmandu , and hired our country director dhirendra lamsal , who continues to oversee a variety of projects that support nepali children and families .\nnepal is one of the world ' s low development nations , placed at 145 out of 187 countries in the 2015 un human development index ( hdi ) ranking . india is only a little better , considered a medium development country , ranked at 130 . there is an open border between the two countries allowing free migration . this makes for easy human trafficking . nepalese children and young people are readily tempted by the apparent better prospects in india . an estimated 10 , 000 to 15 , 000 are trafficked each year .\nhumli people are rich in culture but are often forgotten in nepal . communities in humla suffer entrenched disadvantage and poverty as a result of the region ' s remoteness and harsh weather conditions . the situation for children and young people is dire . the education , housing and basic infrastructure are very poor , healthcare facilities are scarce , and most people have inadequate sanitation and limited food . there is almost no cash economy , which limits the prospects of gainful employment for adults and makes it hard for them to provide for their families ."]}
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", "topic": 16}], "title": "ronson ( company )", "paragraphs": ["the application and approval process for the people who use this company is fast because they manage their company like a hometown company . the company has made it much easier for everyone involved to get a much better loan and their linkedin .\nronson is the parent company of three operating units : ronson aviation , inc . , an aircraft fueling and servicing company ; ronson consumer products corp . , a maker and distributor of ronsonol lighter fluid and various other lighter accessories ; and ronson corporation of canada ltd . , which markets the company\u2019s products throughout canada .\nhome > all other industries > other industries n - r > ronson art metal works , inc . ( ronson lighter company )\nlindsay lohan finds comfort in the company of ex - girlfriend sam ronson / wenn . com [ ]\nzippo manufacturing company announced on february 3 that the company has completed the purchase of substantially all of the assets of ronson consumer products corporation of woodbridge , n . j . , and ronson corporation of canada ltd . ; and certain related assets of ronson corporation .\nthe company has two reportable segments : consumer products and aviation services . the company ' s reportable segments are strategic business units that offer different products and services .\nronson plc , based in england , is independent from new jersey - based ronson corporation , which produces ronson - branded lighters and affiliated products for u . s . consumption . the british company was spun off from ronson corporation in 1981 .\ngeoffrey richmond acquired the company in 1983 , renaming it ronson exports limited . the company began importing lighters from asia in 1986 . the high value of the british pound depressed sales for a few years .\n1886 : art metal company is formed in new york by louis v . aronson .\ntoday in tabs is on fast company and in your email four days a week with the freshest jon ronson updates and news .\n1897 : art metal works , as the company is now known , relocates to new jersey .\nart metal works , inc . , ronson art metal works , inc . , the ronson corporation\nin two different sizes for ronson mki , mkii , adonis etc . and many others ronson lighters . this are original new ronson flint springs cpl . incl . ronson has produced the spring in universal lengths . 2 new original ronson flint spring assembly incl .\nissued in 1946 - 1956 . this historic document was printed by the federated banknote company and has an ornate border around it with a vignette of allegorical man sitting in front of a gear hold a hammer . this item has the printed signatures of the company\u2019s president and secretary and is over 46 years old . the company ' s name was subsequently changed to ronson corporation .\nprincipal subsidiaries : ronson international limited ; ronson polska sp z . o . o . ( poland ) .\nalexander harris became the second president of ronson art metal works in 1940 after the death of louis aronson . harris had begun working for the company 32 years earlier .\nas lindsay lohan prepares to start a 90 - day stint in prison she has been finding comfort in the company of ex - girlfriend sam ronson , we hear .\nwith advanced searching , free company accounts and comprehensive credit reports across 11 countries , company check is the uk ' s most used online business data provider , delivering 107 million reports to over 22 million visitors in 2017 alone .\nthis quarterly report should be read in conjunction with the company ' s annual report on form 10 - ksb .\nand their employees . this company was a leader of the art deco movement in america , and probably , the world .\nronson lhters information , history & museum the rich history of the company can almost be tasted as you drag on these exquisite pipes which are each expertly crafted . the lhters shown here are the automatic style that ronson held exclusive patents on until 1952 . ronson standard lhter with the addition of a windscreen .\nin the third quarter of 1998 , a mechanical failure at ronson aviation resulted in an overfill of a fuel tank and a release of about 700 gallons of jet fuel . the company has taken appropriate action to address the release and to meet njdep requirements . a claim was submitted with the company ' s insurance carriers , and the company settled its claim for $ 144 , 000 for the recovery of costs related to the fuel spill .\nthe houston - based company announced this week it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire ross aviation , whose network includes ronson aviation and more than a dozen other fixed - based operations .\ncummings : the name ronson comes from the inventor\u2019s name , louis v . aronson . the ronson name was first used in 1909 for automobile wrenches that mr . aronson manufactured . this guy was an inventor . the name of the company from the very beginning was not ronson ; it was art metal works .\n5 flat seals for ronson burner valve outside and 5 flat seals for ronson burner valve inside . by the original ronson masses in switzerland ! gas , gasoline , heat and cold resistant . since 10 years do i repair this beautiful ronson lighters .\nthe advertisements supplied by our carefully selected sponsors enable us to host and support the company data we share with our free members .\nronson lost $ 5 . 5 million in 1980 , $ 3 . 6 million of it from the u . k . subsidiary ronson products . jeffrey port bought the business for $ 6 . 1 million that september , reorganizing it as ronson international a couple of months later . the company entered receivership in july 1982 .\nwolcott blair , general manager of ronson , said he did not yet know what the acquisition would mean for the company , which supplies fuel , service , hangar and office space for private planes .\nthe company has continued to meet its obligations as they have matured and management believes that the company will continue to meet its obligations through internally generated funds from future net earnings and depreciation , established external financial arrangements , potential additional sources of financing and existing cash balances .\newing \u2014 ronson aviation , a general aviation facility based at trenton - mercer airport , will soon have a new owner when its parent company , ross aviation , is bought by rapidly expanding landmark aviation .\nof course , all this travel and transparency with customers would be for naught if ronson weren\u2019t producing a great product . gavin new said quality and lean principles have become second nature to the company . \u201cwe\u2019re focused on quality , \u201d said gavin . \u201cour company is now accredited to as 9100c , having been iso 9001 : 2008 accredited since 1998 .\ncopyright \u00a9 2018 company check ltd ( 04905417 ) registered office : caspian point one , pierhead street , cardiff , cf10 4dq , united kingdom .\nfounded as art metal works in newark , new jersey , company founder louis v . aronson won a worldwide competition for creating a safety match before turning his attention to building cigarette lighters . ronson has produced many collectible lighters . here is some information about the vintage lighters available from ronson .\n. ronson received an exclusive patent , in 1926 , for a new automatic style of lighter that worked with one hand , and in 1927 ronson began marketed it as the ronson de - light lighter with the slogan\na flip - and it ' s lit ! release - and it ' s out !\nronson ' s new lighters were an overnight success worldwide and soon the company offered a variety of lighters for all tastes .\nthis is an original ronson burner lifter valve . 1 original new ronson burner lifter valve typ\nb\ncomplete incl . reserve seals . this burner valve is not suitable for ronson premium mki , adonis , electronic etc .\njoblot 4 untested vintage lighters 2 ronson gas brother lite . 1 brother lite gas , 1 unknown , 1 ronson made in england trademark standard . ronson badly damaged art metal newark usa . unreadable . all sol . . .\nsimply enter your email address below and we will send you an email when the company files any documents or there is a change to their credit report .\nif you haven\u2019t heard of actress kate hudson\u2019s startup company , fabletics , you must have no television or internet . the company was founded by kate hudson , a known fitness guru as well as actress , a few years ago and it has shot up to become one of the top non - tech startups in years . her startup has become what is known as a unicorn in the startup community . fabletics is a membership - based company that provides women with an outfit each month . while fabletics is best known for its leggings , the company also has a huge variety of tops , sports bras , accessories and more .\npension benefit guaranty corporation ( pbgc ) said it is assuming responsibility for the ronson corp . plan because the plan will not be able to make its benefit payments and could be abandoned as part of the sale of the company\u2019s assets .\nforward - looking statements are based on current expectations of future events . the company cannot ensure that any forward - looking statement will be accurate , although the company believes that it has been reasonable in its expectations and assumptions . investors should realize that if underlying assumptions prove inaccurate or that unknown risks or uncertainties materialize , actual results could vary materially from our projections . the company assumes no obligation to update any forward - looking statements as a result of future events or developments .\nwithin this site you will find photographs and descriptions of cigar and cigarette lighters manufactured by ronson , we have also included some other ronson products which may surprise you . it is simply amazing the incredible variety and seemingly endless designs attributable to ronson\ngenuine ronson butane 78 gram 2 . 75 oz . lighter fluid premium fuel 99144\ngenuine ronson butane 42 gram 1 . 48 oz . lighter fluid premium fuel 99142\n2pc refill gas lighter butane fuel torch burner cooking ronson 78g 2 . 75 oz\n1 silvertone ronson standard , etched jessie . 1 brown / silver tone ronson etched sfm . 1 gold tone prince gardner . normal wear . working order unknown .\n1920s rare hobnail finished , de - light ronson lighter standard - nr . mib\nronson gas varaflame lighter mounted in an onyx / marble base . spares or repair\nronson was so prolific that it would be impossible to display all of their products in this forum . the site is only a glimpse of the ingenuity and diversity of this company . although this company was innovative with their product designs , it is the quality and performance of their products that earned the distinction of\nthe worlds greatest lighters\nand continues to intrigue , fascinate and attract collectors and admirers worldwide .\nthe windii lighter and varaflame ignitor are manufactured in china , both in accordance with the design specifications of the company . the company has the exclusive right to market these products in the united states , canada and mexico , and does so through its distribution channels . the varaflame ignitor is refillable with ronson butane refills and is less expensive than most other refillable ignitors . the varaflame ignitor encounters strong competition from imported disposable ignitors .\nvbulletin security provided by vbsecurity v2 . 2 . 2 ( pro ) - vbulletin mods & addons copyright \u00a9 2018 dragonbyte technologies ltd . copyright \u00a9 2015 the mosin nagant company\nthe parent company ' s name was changed to ronson art metal works , inc . in 1945 . the british subsidiary was relocated to a giant new factory in leatherhead , south london , in 1952 . employment there was 2 , 500 during the 1950s .\ngenuine ronson butane 78 gram 2 . 75 oz . lighter fluid premium fuel 99144 new\nthree ( 3 ) genuine ronson lighter part # 75 pinion gears for lighter repair .\nsince 1898 . stylish design , beautiful design and super cool design by ronson windmill co , , ltd . amazing experience with ronson . type : flint type oil lighter .\nart metal works launched a worldwide expansion in 1929 , building a plant in canada . a u . k . subsidiary , ronson products limited , was established in battersea in 1930 . by this time , the company was focusing on the lucrative cigarette lighter business .\nthe company is involved in various lawsuits and claims . while the amounts claimed may be substantial , the ultimate liability cannot now be determined because of the considerable uncertainties that exist . therefore , it is possible that results of operations or liquidity in a particular period could be materially affected by certain contingencies . however , based on facts currently available including the insurance coverage that the company has in place , management believes that the outcome of these lawsuits and claims will not have a material adverse effect on the company ' s financial position .\nronson markets a range of lighter fuels and accessories , as well as an assortment of refillable butane pocket lighters , utility lighters and torches . the ronson product line will continue to be marketed and sold under the ronson name through its established sales and distribution channels .\nronson had developed and patented the banjo lighter in 1926 which began the one - motion lighter craze , one - motion meaning\npress it ' s lit , release it ' s out\nstyle of lighter . this was a pivotal point for ronson ' s success , their patent offered specific protection for the ronson invention in the u . s . this meant that no other company could produce an automatic lighter until ronson ' s patent rights expired . it would not be long before their patent rights were put to the test .\ngenuine ronson 8 oz . 237ml lighter fluid premium fuel 99062 * * * * * new\ncontent provided for informational purposes only . ebay is not affiliated with or endorsed by ronson .\nmade for a ronson lighter . stunning rosenthal porcelain base . the lighter itself is missing .\nzippo history one of the foremost words in the world of pipes are britain ' s best briars : a company who have been excelling since 1856 and are still improving to this day . follow the zippo timeline - from mr . blaisdell ' s first lhter in the 1930 ' s to today . in the mid - 50 ' s , date codes were stamped on the bottom of every zippo lhter . in february 2010 zippo acquired the ronson consumer products company .\nin january 1997 ronson consumer products introduced a new lighter product , the windii windproof lighter , in the united states and canada . the windii uses ronson flints , ronsonol lighter fuel and ronson wicks . the windii faces strong competition from other nationally distributed brands and from unbranded imports .\nfutura and many other ronson table lighters from 1950 - about 1980 . you can also use the original ronson needle filling valve . your old original ronson cap can you continue to use . reduction for the old filler valve of typ\na\nto typ\nb\n.\nthe company thrived as the art deco movement swept the world of design in the 1920s . the style was apparent in amw ' s hood ornaments , bookends , clocks , and other products .\ntwo significant events happened in 1928 : the company listed on the stock exchange , and it introduced its $ 5 banjo lighter . the banjo , which could be operated with one motion of the hand , was an instant success ; it would fuel the company ' s growth for years . in 1929 , amw recycled the design in a perfume atomizer called the\nperfu - mist .\n2001 : ronson plc begins to show a profit again as it aims at a younger market .\none ( 1 ) genuine ronson lighter part # 5 filler cap with washer for lighter repair .\nnice old ronson gas lighter , not had a lot of use so in a good condition .\nfor more information : visit urltoken to see if ronson gears can meet your gear production needs .\nlouis v . aronson ( 1869 - 1940 ) while still a student in the mid 1880s , registered his first patent for the electroplating of metal . in 1886 , he sold his patent , raising $ 5 , 000 , to start the art metal company in new york city . the following year , he moved the company to newark , nj and changed the name to art metal works .\ndiscontinued operations - in december 1989 ronson corporation ( the\ncompany\n) adopted a plan to discontinue the operations in 1990 of one of its new jersey facilities , ronson metals corporation , subsequently renamed prometcor , inc . (\nprometcor\n) . as a result , the operations of prometcor have been classified as discontinued operations in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations and other related operating statement data .\nthe options , however , come with numerous advantages . they , for instance , help the employees understand more about stock options and also issues an equal value to all employees . the earnings of every employee are going to increase in case the value of the company\u2019s share rises . in case the need for a company to give the employees options crops up , they will have to use a proper strategy .\nronson - art metal works newark , nj usa - vintage lighter - pat . re 19 , 203\nvictor kiam , the owner of remington products company and the tv pitchman for the namesake electric razor , acquired a controlling interest in the company and became ceo in july 1998 . ( he replaced richard furse , who had only been confirmed as ceo himself four months earlier . ) kiam presided over a difficult period of cost - cutting , including shutting down production of the varaflame premier in england . he died in may 2001 .\nronson has a long and illustrious history of producing high quality cigar and cigarette lighters as well as stylish smoking accessories and art items for home , office and commercial use . the company was created by louis v . aronson , et al , in 1897 and was incorporated in 1898 , in newark , n . j .\nronson is best known for cigarette lighters . aronson invented the \u201csafety match\u201d in 1897 , and the first mechanical cigarette lighter in 1910 . but throughout the 1920s and 1930s , the ronson art metal works was one of the most prolific and creative of all art metal bookend producers . in 1915 , he copyrighted his first pair of bookends , and by 1936 over 150 copyrighted bookends , ( available in 16 different finishes ) , appeared in his company catalog . by 1928 the company was traded on the american stock exchange as art metal , inc . , and opened sales offices and showrooms around the world . even though their bookend production went out with the 1930s , ronson still has worldwide presence today , with their home office in somerset , nj .\nthackray , rachelle ,\ncigarette lighters drag ronson sales down by 31 % to \u00a33 . 5m ,\n49mm tall . ? ? early version as has both art metal works & ronson in stamp . 50mm tall\n2 cans genuine ronson multi - fill ultra lighter butane fuel , 2 . 75 fl oz - 78 g\nthese flat seals are produced by the original ronson masses in switzerland ! o - rings are not suitable here . since 10 years do i repair this beautiful ronson lighters . rubber cord for 10 burner valves needles .\nronson lighters limited . free business summary taken from official companies house information . free alerts . registered as 00678136\nproudly australian with an international reputation for quality , ronson gears has become a market leader by thinking globally .\nvintage ronson lighter fixed ! bonus : i set myself on fire ! just a little . . . .\nzippo was founded by george g . blaisdell in 1932 . other zippo subsidiaries are w . r . case and sons cutlery company of bradford , pa . , and zippo fashion italia , vicenza , italy . ronson was founded as the art metal works in 1886 by louis v . aronson and has been marketing lighters since 1913 .\nfor those of you who are on the fence about trying fabletics , the company has a great solution ! you can simply visit the company website and check out the lifestyle quiz . it is a few short questions about what type of fitness you enjoy and your personal style preference . once you hit submit , you will be shown a whole world of the fashionable athletic wear for you to get a better feel of just how trendy fabletics is .\nthe first truly \u201cautomatic\u201d lighter came in 1926 form the ronson company . this model called \u201cbanjo\u201d enabled users to press button which will create flame , and release button which will extinguish the flame . by late 1920s , there were four main types of lighter in use \u2013 manual strikers , semi - automatic , automatic , and striker lighters .\nanother of my nut bird type characters , this one is an owl made of a brach of a tree . marked only british made but probably made by henry howell and company who made the nut birds that retailed with the dunhill company . he has glass eyes and a celluloid beak and feet . total height is 5 inches and the base measures 5 . 5 inches by 2 . 2 ( 13cm x 14 x 6 ) . condition is very good .\nstriker pocket lighter , first made in 1919 . marked with both amw ( art metal works ) & ronson logos\nronson adonis sterling silver not engraved . very good condition lighter , clear flint tube , new flint and sparks . open and closes well , has a few stray scratches , scuffs and marks . marked \u201cronson sterling number 706749\u201d .\nthe company ' s stockholders ' equity improved to $ 2 , 967 , 000 at september 30 , 2000 , from $ 2 , 108 , 000 at december 31 , 1999 . the improvement of $ 859 , 000 in 2000 stockholders ' equity was primarily due to the proceeds of $ 569 , 000 from the sale of newly issued restricted common stock of the company in march 2000 and to the net earnings in the nine months of 2000 of $ 261 , 000 . the company had a deficiency in working capital of $ 1 , 488 , 000 at september 30 , 2000 , as compared to a deficiency of $ 3 , 168 , 000 at december 31 , 1999 . the improvement of $ 1 , 680 , 000 in working capital was primarily due to the proceeds from the sale of stock referred to above , to the company ' s net earnings in the nine months of 2000 , and to $ 672 , 000 from the refinancing of certain long - term aircraft loans by ronson aviation described in more detail below .\nin many ways , the early \u201890s was a sea change for the company . as new grew more serious about personal development training , his capabilities as a leader grew . since then , ronson gears hasn\u2019t looked back , continuing to buy modern cnc equipment from around the world , eventually becoming a market leader in australia . ronson\u2019s gear machinery list now includes the likes of koepfer and pfauter cnc hobbers , hofler cnc profile grinders , and a fellows cnc shaper .\nthe future for ronson plc was anything but clear . however , there could be no doubt that the ronson name and product line had made a significant impression in the minds of consumers and collectors during the course of its history .\nronson aviation is subject to extensive competition in its air charter activities , but ronson aviation is the only provider of aviation services to the private , corporate and commercial flying public at trenton - mercer airport in trenton , new jersey .\nronson - the lhter store page 3 then look no further as uktobacco can provide exactly what you ' re after . plumb , orlik and many more are available for your interest below . get the best price on ronson today !\nthese flat seals are produced by the original ronson masses in switzerland . since 10 years do i repair this beautiful ronson lighters . 10 burner valves typ\nb\ninside , incl . rubber cord for 10 burner valves needles .\nronson stylish design cigarette gas lighter r23 - 0001 from japan . since 1898 . classic design , beautiful design and stylish design by ronson windmill co , , ltd . this gas lighter can use general gas for the gas lighter .\nronson , especially during their butane period , made some absolutely gorgeous designs that looked like a little tabletop . ronson aimed their sales at a market which was really upscale . for example , i have several examples of lalique glass with a ronson lighter inside . the very best china made in the world , like lenox , had lighters built into them .\nhalkin holdings plc acquired ronson exports for \u00a310 million in 1994 . it was soon renamed ronson plc . the ceo of halkin was howard hodgson , who had in the 1980s transformed his family ' s mortuary into something of a conglomerate .\nu . s . a . ronson since 1918 .\n. an interesting reproduction of the ronson banjo . this one belongs to urban cummings . the lighter is not marked where it was made , but i believe it was japan .\nronson stylish design cigarette gas lighter r23 - 0010 from japan . since 1898 . classic design , beautiful design and stylish design by ronson windmill co , , ltd . this gas lighter can use general gas cylinder for the gas lighter .\nduring the advent of the flint , the art metal works company began producing lighters , both pocket and table models and the first versions were called striker lighters using a simple system of striking a piece of flint with a steel rod wrapped with naphtha soaked asbestos . the steel rod , when struck against the flint would cause a spark which in turn ignited the asbestos wick which was soaked with this lighter fluid . the owner of the arts metals works company , louis v . aronson then had the idea of a much easier system for lighting cigarettes and cigars and his company invented one of the first automatic lighters called the banjo . in a one stroke motion , the lighter would ignite and then stuff out the flame . this \u201c\naronson sold the rights to the ormolu process and formed the art metal company in 1886 . although the firm would become best known for cigarette lighters , at this time it made a diverse array of metal wares , sometimes on contract for other manufacturers .\nronson produced the very popular pencil lighter starting in the mid 30\u2019s in various forms and finishes . some of the most beautiful lighters were made incorporating and cigarette case and lighter combination in many varied enameled deco designs . with the advent of the butane lighter during the late 1950\u2019s , ronson capitalized on this new and better system with their famous line of ronson varaflame lighters .\nantique / & vintage ronson , pac , windsor & zippo lighter lot . . . sell as is . . . .\nronson have been making lighters since the 1920 ' s this is one of their celebratory models . key feature 5 : ronson have been making lighters since the 1920 ' s this is one of their celebratory models . caravan , trailer & boats .\n2x old ronson petrol & gas pocket lighters . see pictures for condition . have been well used and have signs of .\nronson made some incredibly beautiful incense burners . i\u2019ve got a lot of those . another thing that people collect is incense burners . another friend of mine collects ronson bookends , some very art deco pieces . my collection runs from the very beginnings of ronson corporation , which was started in 1896 or 1897 . in 1895 , aronson resigned his teaching position to devote full time to his business . 1896 is the date that art metal works ( ronson ) was incorporated and moved to newark , new jersey .\nnew original ronson burner lifter valve complete . this is an original ronson burner lifter valve . all gaskets in the valve are new including the burner needle seal . ( lighter and tool in the pictures are for illustration only and are not included ) .\nernie is amazing ! he just recently helped me fulfill an order of 1000 foil stamped and embossed business cards for a client . he was very patient throughout the whole process . i will be using trade embossing company again for future orders ! very highly recommended !\nronson table lighters , from 1950 to about 1970 with the filler valves typ\na\n. since 10 years do i repair this beautiful ronson lighters . 5 pieces reduction for the old filler valve of typ\na\nto typ\nb\n.\naccessories : ronson original gift box . we will try our best to resolve the issue ! weight : 59 . 5 gram .\nspares or repair . it is being sold for spares or repair . this ronson lighter is being sold for spares or repair .\nthe company ' s finished goods inventories were reduced in the nine months of 2000 to $ 2 , 836 , 000 from $ 3 , 572 , 000 at december 31 , 1999 , primarily due to lower aircraft inventory at ronson aviation . the ronson aviation aircraft inventory had increased in the fourth quarter of 1999 primarily because three new aircraft were delivered to ronson aviation in december 1999 which represented the new aircraft delivery schedule for all of 1999 . the supplier of these aircraft had experienced difficulties in production , delaying the deliveries . in the first quarter of 2000 , two of the three 1999 aircraft with an inventory value of $ 1 , 212 , 000 were returned to the supplier at no cost to the company . these two aircraft will be replaced with year 2000 models . as a result of the reduced aircraft inventory , the short - term debt related to aircraft inventory decreased by $ 793 , 000 in the nine months of 2000 .\nturnaround in results sparks hope at ronson ,\nevening news ( edinburgh ) , august 31 , 2001 , p . b8 .\nthis is a very nice early example of the ronson de light cigarette lighter . it is a very clean example with a monogram .\nas with the art metal works output , many well - built and stylish early ronson lighters demand high prices in the collectibles marketplace .\nmade by ronson lighters in woodbridge , nj . streamline corners and sleek lines highlight this deco lighter . small dent on one side .\nby the original ronson masses in switzerland ! since 10 years do i repair this beautiful ronson lighters . and all currently produced worldwide new filler valves typ\nb\nwithout needle . 10 seals for the old needle filling valves , o - rings with special masses .\nronson traders has submitted the disclosure under regulation 13 ( 4a ) of the sebi ( prohibition of insider trading ) regulations , 1992 .\nzippo currently owns and continues to produce ronson lighters . however , the vintage ronson lighters are collectors ' items because they were produced and marketed during the 1900s . lighters made in the 1900s are considered vintage and collectors ' items because they were made with significant decorative detail .\nnet sales of consumer products at ronson consumer products corporation (\nrcpc\n) , woodbridge , new jersey , and ronson corporation of canada , ltd . (\nronson - canada\n) , mississauga , ontario , ( together\nronson consumer products\n) increased by 10 % in the third quarter of 2000 compared to the third quarter of 1999 , and the net sales at ronson consumer products increased by 2 % in the nine months of 2000 compared to the nine months of 1999 . the increases in net sales in the third quarter and nine months of 2000 from the same periods in 1999 were primarily due to increased sales of flame accessory products in 2000 and to the third quarter 1999 sales reduction related to ronson - canada ' s voluntary short - term withdrawal of its ignitor from the canadian market .\nronson ronsonol lighter fuel premium lighter fuel that is best for all wick lighters . contains light petroleum distillate . lasts longer than other fuels .\nthe perisphere is not a very common ronson lighter . this one is from urban cummings ' personal collection . it has ribbing around it .\naccording to zippo president and ceo greg booth , \u201cadding the venerable ronson trademark to our family of brands provides an opportunity to expand our business , particularly leveraging ronson\u2019s competitive position in the lighter and fuels markets . we are very excited about the growth opportunities for both brands . \u201d\nthere are a lot of art deco smoke stands out there in the \u2018antique\u2019 market with missing parts ( ash trays and lighters\u2026 ) . why doesn\u2019t someone or some company make and sell ashtrays and lighters with a footprint that will fit some of these jewels so they can be used again ?\nfirst manufactured in 1940 . this is a unique two - tone gold example from the late 1940s . see : 10 rare & unusual ronson lighters\na file photo of ronson aviation , a general aviation facility based at trenton - mercer airport in ewing . ( mark sherman / the times )\nthe zippo purchase does not include the ronson aviation subsidiary of trenton , n . j . terms of the agreement were not disclosed by zippo .\nthe ronson brand name is world renowned as being synonymous with expertly engineered products having unique and innovative designs and offering the consumer a desirable quality product .\nronson adonis , and patent numbers . surface scratches on front due to age . bottom is marked with 611248 newark nj usa ,\nsterling\n.\nthis is a newly manufactured ronson \u201ccylindrical\u201d wand . it is professionally manufactured to the precise specification of the original wand and made out of brass and is darkened for proper color match with a chemical process - it looks perfect in any model ronson touch tip lighter that calls for this wand in the darker finishes . ronson made over a dozen touch tip models call for this style wands , including the norseman , the turret , the grecian and the modernistic i have included a picture of the wand in the ronson touch tip turret from my own collection . ( please note - you are bidding on the wand only , not the lighter ! ) for a complete list of ronson lighters that should have this wand please refer to the world\u2019s greatest lighter \u201c by urban cummings .\nfirst manufactured in 1956 . named ' cupid ' because of the 3 cherubs attached to the body . has the same lighter fitment as the ronson essex .\nthe wwii brit term i ' ve seen is\ntommy cooker\n. but lighter with the ronson name were sold at least as early as 1926 .\nso romy , i hear you have some more jon ronson tabs for us ? why don\u2019t you take over while i go see who\u2019s at the door .\nthe ronson wonderlighter made in 1913 was one of the first flint lighters produced in the united states , according to urban cummings , author of\nronson the world ' s greatest cigarette lighter\n( bird dog books , $ 39 ) . it operated with a wand scratching along the flint to light the wick .\nthe non - recurring income of $ 110 , 000 at ronson aviation in the third quarter and nine months of 2000 was due to settlement of an insurance claim related to a 1998 fuel spill . in the third quarter of 2000 , ronson aviation settled the claim for about $ 144 , 000 , and recorded income of $ 110 , 000 , net of related costs . in 1998 ronson aviation had recognized costs of $ 135 , 000 related to the 1998 fuel spill .\nthe company ' s first pocket lighter , the wonderliter , was introduced in 1913 . it used a wick and a striker made with a newly invented metal alloy . amw made military products during world war i , and expanded as well . a booming world economy after the war helped sales reach $ 1 million in 1920 .\nthe company ' s earnings from operations in the third quarter of 2000 increased to $ 404 , 000 from $ 50 , 000 in the third quarter of 1999 . the earnings from operations in the nine months of 2000 increased to $ 1 , 101 , 000 from $ 918 , 000 in the nine months of 1999 .\nthe company ' s net earnings in the third quarter of 2000 were $ 105 , 000 compared to a net loss of $ 296 , 000 in the third quarter of 1999 , and net earnings in the nine months of 2000 were $ 261 , 000 compared to $ 86 , 000 in the nine months of 1999 .\nfirst made in circa 1920 - originally made as an incense burner ( tray in front ) and reconfigured as a lighter . unmarked but in ronson catalog pages .\nat december 31 , 1998 , ronson aviation had one new aircraft in sales inventory and orders to purchase three new aircraft from raytheon aircraft corporation , all of which are for resale . the total sales value of these aircraft is approximately $ 1 , 835 , 000 . the orders are subject to cancellation by ronson aviation .\nlooking much like a long - barrel pistol , the ronson pisto - lighter was exhibited at the 1912 olympia ( uk ) car show on the klaxon stand .\nspoiler warning : this tab contains spoilers for last night\u2019s game of thrones ( plot details / events ) , and your day ( existence of jon ronson ) .\nbefore joining the leadership at innovacare health , penelope held the position of corporate vice president , at americhoice , for care management and disease management . americhioce is a subordinate of the united health group company . she has also offered advanced strategic planning around growing needed infrastructures within managed healthcare systems and building economical business models for health institutions .\nthe company ' s net sales increased to $ 6 , 454 , 000 in the third quarter of 2000 from $ 6 , 222 , 000 in the third quarter of 1999 and increased to $ 19 , 256 , 000 in the nine months of 2000 from $ 18 , 972 , 000 in the nine months of 1999 .\nequities first holdings is a small business that has grown in its llc designation because that allows its owner to manage the company in the best way possible . this company has been set up to function like a large business even though it offers the small business atmosphere for all the people who come in . they have set up offices around the world , and they have been so sure that they can help their clients that are in need of any amount of cash . the size of the loan changes based on what the customer needs , and they will be sure that they are not giving up too much information on their application and learn more about equities first .\nthis kind of global thinking has made ronson gears a market leader in the australian gear industry . but in 1954 , gordon and terry\u2019s father , ron , was operating a small job shop in melbourne called ronson engineering , named after himself in the hope that one of his sons would someday join him ( ron - son ) .\nronson corporation is engaged in the businesses of consumer products and aviation operations and services . ronc ' s products include lighters and related products , surface protectants and lubricating sprays .\nmaybe you saw your first ronson only 60 or 70 years ago . . . alternate facts suggest they were around at least in the ' 30 ' s perhaps longer .\ncomplete with wand . in used , but very good condition . a havy table lighter with base , ronson logo on bottom . very nice addition to any lighter collection !\ncummings : in general , yes . but people that made cigarette lighters did them in so many different ways , and it\u2019s not the lighter itself but the base . for example , i\u2019ve been in communication with a lady in germany who sent me a picture of a ronson lighter , but it was specially made for a company that made pumps . so here\u2019s a model of a pump , and on top of it , there\u2019s a lighter . i have literally dozens and dozens of different lighters that were put onto things .\nin 1961 , the french corporation feudor invented and marketed the first disposable lighter named the stick , later to be called cricket . the introduction of this device would have a far - reaching and devastating impact on the lighter industry . soon manufacturers of lighters around the world would go out of business . zippo remains the only surviving company in this country .\nronson targeted females . once smoking was okay for women in the 1930s , ronson really catered to the female market , and there are some absolutely gorgeous ronson cigarette cases and lighters . they\u2019d combine a lady\u2019s compact . they\u2019re so beautiful . they\u2019d put rhinestones on the front of them . the lighter pack would have beautiful enameled designs , very art deco , very colorful . sometimes it would be a lighter and a cigarette case . sometimes they would combine the lighter - cigarette case and the lady\u2019s compact all in one piece .\nis ronson not very bright ( unlikely ) ? is he being willfully obtuse ( much more likely ) ? is he a provocateur who is less interested in logic than book sales ( ding ding ding ) ? these questions would take more time than an intern has to fully answer . perhaps the only person who could truly solve the ronson riddle is ronson himself . if only he weren\u2019t prevented from looking inward by the law of his kind , lest he read his own name backward and be banished to his home dimension .\nsome of the best lighters around were made in places other than the united states . for example , every cigarette lighter collector who\u2019s worth his weight knows about dunhill . it\u2019s an english company . the dunhill aquarium was a table model lighter that had little fish built in to the acrylic . it\u2019s a very desirable lighter and they go for thousands of dollars .\nronson traders ltd . was incorporated in the year - 1982 . its today ' s share price is 0 . its current market capitalisation stands at rs 0 cr . in the latest quarter , company has reported gross sales of rs . 100 . 52 cr and total income of rs . 100 . 81 cr . the company ' s management includes mahesh chandra jhawar , ashok kumar daga , brij mohan agarwal , santosh kumar poddar , jyotsna poddar , shobhana bhartia , nandini nopany , chandra shekhar nopany . it is listed on the bse with a bse code of , nse with an nse symbol of and isin of . it ' s registered office is at 9 / 1 , r n mukherjee road , 5th floor , birla buildingkolkata - 700001 , west bengal . their registrars are acc ltd . it ' s auditors are r l agarwalla & co . , rl agarwalla & co , sn roy & co\nronson cut manufacturing costs and trimmed less aggressive distributors from its network . it signed a new deal to supply disposable lighters for tesco , among others . disposables accounted for 60 percent of sales . after a few years of losses , ronson was able to show a profit of \u00a3384 , 000 on turnover up 24 percent to \u00a38 . 98 million in 2001 .\nin october 2000 ronson aviation completed installation and initial testing of monitoring wells in the area where ronson aviation had removed its former fuel tanks . ronson aviation ' s environmental advisors believe that the preliminary results of the testing indicate that no further testing should be required . the final extent of costs cannot be determined until the results of testing have been completed and accepted by the njdep . therefore , the amount of additional costs , if any , cannot be fully determined at this time , but management believes that the effect will not be material .\ni know we have fun here on tabs , but do you know what isn\u2019t fun ? making fun of jon ronson . this kind of witch hunt , crusade , crucifixion , tearing - apart , literally rending limb from limb , and permanently injuring in a visceral , physical way by the actual fists and teeth of internet commenters that we\u2019ve just seen is exactly the kind of thing handsome author jon ronson explores in his new book \u201cso you\u2019ve been publicly shamed , \u201d by jon ronson available now wherever books are sold . this is rusty saying this , and not jon ronson , who would never break into tabs headquarters in order to promote his new book ( titled : \u201cso you\u2019ve been publicly shamed\u201d icymi ) . nope .\nvintage - ronson reports are designed to provide reliable information for novice and collector alike . each report presents historic information covering patent drawings , catalog information and a current market valuation assessment .\nronson ' s primary patent , also found on other brands , such as evans and elgin american , is this one : patent - the banjo patent reissued from the original patent .\nin 1995 ronson corporation of canada , ltd . (\nronson - canada\n) entered into an agreement with canadian imperial bank of commerce (\ncibc\n) for a line of credit of c $ 250 , 000 . the revolving loan balance of $ 121 , 000 ( c $ 181 , 000 ) at september 30 , 2000 , of ronson - canada under the line of credit is secured by its accounts receivable and inventory . the revolving loan currently bears interest at the rate of 1 . 25 % above cibc ' s prime rate .\ncummings : i think throwaway lighters are worldwide . ronson had a branch in england , going back into the \u201850s that lasted until the \u201880s or maybe \u201890s , and they made throwaway ronsons . i have an advertising thing for them . it was a great ad because it was a beautiful array of different - colored plastics , but it was a disposable lighter . but ronson made them refillable . ronson today is still in business because because they sell lighter fluid . they sell butane fuel . so they would make it refillable so they could sell more butane .\nin 1910 , amw trademarked the name\nronson ,\nan abbreviation of the founder ' s name . this trademark was first used on toys and other products , rather than lighters .\nleona\ntable lighter , first made in 1949 , & named after the wife of l . v . aronson ' s son , alexander who was president of ronson at that time\nstandard butler pocket fluid lighter ( patented in 1929 ) , 49mm tall - bottom stamped\nronson , dominion art metal wks ltd , toronto , canada , canadian pats . 288148 289889\nthe banjo is named after its shape and is one of the first automatic lighters . the banjo was designed so that users pushed a button on the 2 . 25 - inch silver lighter for it to produce a flame . the company created the lighter starting in 1926 , and they continued to produce it for more than three years before replacing it with the de - lite lighter .\nwe have had numerous request for the copper wand finial so finally we had some made on a limited basis . this is a newly manufactured ronson \u201cinverted cone\u201d copper finial wand . it is professionally manufactured to the precise specification of the original wand and it looks and works perfect in any model ronson striker lighter that calls for this wand . many of the models call for this wand and with their copper finish , it requires a solid copper wand finial . i have included a picture of the wand in a copper plate houn\u2019 dog . ( please note - you are bidding on the wand only , not the lighter ! ) for a complete list of ronson lighters that should have this wand please refer to \u201cronson , the world\u2019s greatest lighter\u201c by urban cummings .\nin 1926 , louis aronson , president of ronson , developed the first one - motion , or automatic lighter , which he called the banjo because it looked so much like the musical instrument ."]}
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", "topic": 34}], "title": "british aluminium", "paragraphs": ["1982 the canadian - owned alcan aluminium uk ltd acquired british aluminium co , the resultant new company being called british alcan ltd .\nurltoken an explanation of the words aluminium and aluminum . aluminium or aluminum , aluminum vs aluminium , the difference between british english and american english , aluminum or aluminium , aluminium or aluminum\n1955 british aluminium co acquired a majority interest in magnesium elektron [ 7 ] .\nsee more : 10 american words you\u2019ll never hear a british person say watch : american vs . british words for clothes 10 british words that baffle americans\n1978 reynolds sold its stake in british aluminium co and t . i . aluminium increased its holding to 58 % with 42 % being floated .\nbritish aluminium limited . free business summary taken from official companies house information . free alerts . registered as 03981390\nlabels : aluminium , aluminum , american vs . british english , articles , blog , pronunciations , science , spelling\nbritish aluminium llc is a family ran business that was established in 2012 , in the state of qatar , in response to market demands for high end european aluminium glazing products in the gulf region . british aluminium are now considered the best suppliers in qatar for high end products .\ndear america : just because i ' m british does not me . . .\nwwi . during the first world war bauxite rights were acquired in british guiana .\n1894 company founded . the british aluminium co ltd was formed on 7 may , acquiring the british and colonial rights for the bayer and h\u00e9roult patents for alumina extraction and aluminium reduction . the company was registered to acquire mines in the north of ireland , and certain patent rights connected with the manufacture of aluminium , with a freehold factory at foyers , near inverness . [ 1 ]\nthe ordinary general meeting of the british aluminium co . , ltd . , was held on march 30th , at winchester house , london , e . c .\nwhat ? you mean that there was no british naval vessel called the h . m . s . aluminium , fighting off spanish and french privateers ? ; - )\nsometimes , it ' s better hearing me in a british accent . click the red button below .\nformerly transport officer of the british oxygen co . , ltd . , has been appointed transport director .\nin addition to aluminium fire resistant systems we also manufacture other unique technologically advanced aluminium glazing products that can be used for superior sound & heat control .\nfollowing up a topical words piece on the international spelling of what british english writes as sulphur , many american subscribers wrote in to ask about another element with two spellings : aluminium .\n1897 british aluminium co commenced production of carbon at greenock , inverclyde . rolling mills were situated at milton , stoke - on - trent , and warrington , cheshire , in england .\nus aluminium giant alcoa is to buy british components maker firth rixson for $ 2 . 85bn ( \u00a31 . 7bn ) from its private equity owners to beef up its aerospace operations .\nthis link between aluminium corporations , governments and war still rings true today . in alfeds parliamentary breakfast meeting march 23rd 2010 the aluminium federation ' s immediate past president henry dickinson describes orders for aluminium to use in the war in afghanistan :\ncliff is right . i\u2019ve read this elsewhere as well as his source . sir humphry named it \u201calumium\u201d then \u201caluminum . \u201d it was other british that decided to go with \u201caluminium . \u201d\nj a hopper alfed vice - president . gk systems limited / aluminium finishing association\n1937 british industries fair advert for latest developments in aluminium . aluminium and its alloys in all standard forms . alloy forgings . castings and die castings . latest developments with aluminium , including\nbrytal\nreflector process , anodic coatings , free - cutting alloy ba 35 , superpurity aluminium . ( engineering / metals / quarry , roads and mining / transport section - stand nos . d . 911 and d . 808 ) . [ 5 ]\nalthough recycling aluminium is indeed 95 % more efficient than primary production it still takes the same amount of energy as producing new steel [ 31 ] major aluminium producer alcoa sources only 20 % of its aluminium from recycling . overall recycling rates are 33 % and , according to us aluminium association figures , going down [ 32 ] .\nelement atomic number 13 has the symbol al and either the name aluminum or aluminium .\naluminium is an ' energy bank ' . 75 % of all the aluminium ever produced is still in use today , having been through countless recycling loops of its lifecycle .\naluminium windows and doors have been in our family since late 1946 , when our late grandfather left the british army and started fabricating aluminium and glass in the united kingdom . our family has aged and been in the glazing industry for 3 generations , meaning we take great pride in our work .\naluminum and aluminium are two names for element 13 on the periodic table . in both cases , the element symbol is al , although americans and canadians spell and pronounce the name aluminum , while the british ( and most of the rest of the world ) use the spelling and pronunciation of aluminium .\nbritish aluminum care about every pane of glass installed into our projects , and give all our clients the same premium service .\nanglesey aluminium could not afford to buy power in the uk and reach a breakeven financial position . this is because the worldwide price of aluminium does not include a cost of carbon .\nrecycling aluminium requires only 5 % of the original energy required to produce the primary metal .\nalfed website new aluminium federation president elected 14 december 2009 . accessed 16 / 04 / 10\nthe link between aluminium and arms is often hidden by aluminium companies . however an estimated 30 % of aluminium is used in the ' defence ' ( arms ) industry , making it a ' strategic metal ' which is stockpiled by most governments . dewey anderson , an ex - congressman published a little known 1951 text ' aluminium for defence and prosperity ' which describes the necessity of large amounts of aluminium for war and how ' more than any other industry , aluminium is dependent on government policies and government actions for more production and consumption ' . [ 20 ]\n1926 the british and colonial bauxite co was formed and acquired extensive bauxite deposits in the gold coast , ghana , in 1928 .\nby 1897 the plant was making one - tenth of the world ' s supply of aluminium .\nover 50 % of aluminium is produced worldwide using clean , renewable , hydro - electric power .\nalfed have been running a university competition aimed at student designers and engineers called ' the power of aluminium ' since 2008 , which offers a prize of \u00a31500 for designs using aluminium . [ 25 ]\nthe current recycling rate for aluminium drinks cans in the uk is 52 % ( 2008 figure ) .\nanderson , dewey ( 1951 ) aluminium for defence and prosperity . washington , us public affairs institute .\n1958 british aluminium co ltd was taken over by the two companies , the us reynolds metals and t . i . aluminium . it had a semi - fabricating plant at falkirk [ 8 ] . the company lost its rights to the australian deposits through its failure to exploit them quickly enough , and its partnership with the australian firm comalajo .\n' he is becoming a remarkable man of his times . he does so much . i ' m not surprised he continues to exceed most people ' s expectations of what is possible ' - john bridgeman , md of british alcan aluminium .\naluminium has high corrosion resistance and thermal conductivity . aluminium was a mainstream metal in every field either its industry or any other . it doesn\u2019t matter to me how you spell it the advantage will be same .\nalfed website , news parliamentary breakfast meeting . tuesday , 23 march 2010 . introduction by the aluminium federation immediate past president , mr henry dickinson , managing director , norton aluminium ltd accessed 17 / 05 / 10\nalfed website , news parliamentary breakfast meeting . tuesday , 23 march 2010 . introduction by the aluminium federation immediate past president , mr henry dickinson , managing director , norton aluminium ltd accessed 17 / 05 / 10\nduring the first world war bauxite rights were acquired in british guiana . in 1926 the british and colonial bauxite co was formed and acquired extensive bauxite deposits in the gold coast , ghana in 1928 . during the second world war communications with the deposits in ghana were greatly improved . british aluminium co ltd commenced production of carbon at greenock , inverclyde , in 1897 , at kinlochleven , highland , from 1909 and later at lochaber , highland . rolling mills were situated at milton , cambridgeshire , and warrington , cheshire , in england . it acquired interests in the norwegian aluminium industry and opened a reduction factory at travancore , india in 1943 .\naluminum is the element name used in the united states . aluminium is the preferred spelling elsewhere in the world .\nto date , the uk primary aluminium industry has reduced its emissions by 39 % , relative to 1990 levels .\n2 . aluminum = the british pronunciation is a tongue twister . it comes easier after a few tries . but , then you\u2019re in danger of forgetting how to say it in american - english . sounding it out may help , al - loo - min - ee - um \u2026 there\u2019s a second \u201ci\u201d in the british form of the word , aluminium , hence the extra syllable . here\u2019s a video to help out .\nmr . j . r . park , director of research and development , has been appointed assistant managing director of the british oxygen co . , ltd .\n1943 it acquired interests in the norwegian aluminium industry and opened a reduction factory at travancore , india , in 1943 .\nthe aluminium federation ( alfed ) is the uk trade association for the aluminium industry , based in west bromwich . it provides technical support and lobbying services in westminster and in brussels on behalf of members ranging from smelting companies , recycling companies and end of line products . [ 1 ] alfed also run the all - party parliamentary group for the uk aluminium industry , which they refer to as ' the aluminium federation ' s all - party parliamentary group ' [ 2 ]\nonce we work on a project , our british managed installation teams are often considered the most efficient and professional glass sub - contractor the clients have ever worked with .\nalcoa\u2019s profits have been hit by a combination of the high cost of producing aluminium and falling prices paid for the metal .\nelectricity consumption in primary aluminium smelters has been reduced by one - third since the 1950s and by 7 % since 1990 .\naddressing a select gathering at his residence , h e jamie bowden , the british ambassador to oman , said , \u201ci would like to thank the oman football association ( ofa ) , kickworldwide and three sohar - based companies - vale , orpic and sohar aluminium - for funding this unique project . the programme has already covered thousands of children over the past few weeks and i wish them success . the british embassy is delighted to be one of the sponsors .\nthe british aluminium co ltd was formed on 7 may 1894 , acquiring the british and colonial rights for the bayer and h\u00e9roult patents for alumina extraction and aluminium reduction . until the end of the 19th century , aluminium was still regarded as a precious metal , due to the difficulties experienced in its extraction . this situation began to change with the discovery of two new processes : one for extracting alumina from the ore ( bauxite ) and the other for converting alumina into the metal aluminium by electrolysis . the extraction process was perfected by karl joseph bayer of austria between 1887 and 1892 , whilst the reduction process was discovered simultaneously by charles martin hall of oberlin , ohio , usa and paul l . t h\u00e9roult of france , in 1886 . the immediate effect of this discovery was a fall in the price of aluminium to about a quarter of its previous price . within a few years the price had further fallen to about a twentieth of the original price .\nbritish aluminum is qatar civil defense approved with all the supporting certificates to manufacture & install the aluprof range of fire resistant windows , doors , curtain walling and automatic doors .\nif british scientist sir humphrey davy coined ' aluminum ' , why are the british giving american ' s shit for correctly pronouncing the word ? i get that us americans have an incredible amount of faults and wrongdoings but pronouncing this word is not one of them , with your discoverer of aluminum as our witness . a - lu - min - um\nevery kilogram of aluminium used in a car ' s manufacture saves 20 kilograms of co2 emissions over a vehicle ' s lifetime .\nofficials from jusoor , a corporate social responsibility organisation , formed jointly by vale , orpic and sohar aluminium , were also present .\nthe collection is extensive but fragmentary . it does not include the directors minutes of the principal companies nor comprehensive runs of production or financial records . however the collection does contain large quantities of correspondence files , reports , press cuttings , legal records , photographs and artefacts and a wide range of administrative and promotional records . as well as records of the principal companies ( british alcan and british aluminium co ltd ) the collection includes smaller quantities of records from the following subsidiaries and associates :\n\u201cwe find it particularly shameful that a british company , bat , is so dominant in commonwealth countries like those in africa , where it has been exposed for its continued use of intimidatory tactics . ironically this is at the same time that the british government has committed \u00a315 million in aid funding to help governments tackle the epidemic and drive down smoking rates . \u201d\n1971 commissioned an aluminium smelter at invergordon , stimulated by government funding [ 12 ] . mid - summer : invergordon reached full production .\nthe british group plans to modernise the ageing steelworks , together with arrium\u2019s mining and steel distribution businesses , after it collapsed last year following a downturn in steel and iron ore markets .\nbritish american tobacco ( bat ) has come under fire from health campaigners after shareholders approved its buyout of american firm reynolds on wednesday , which will create the world\u2019s biggest tobacco company .\nthough it is true that the industry has become more efficient , aluminium is still the most energy intensive metal to produce and overall emissions from the industry have increased dramatically and will continue to do so as demand for aluminium is predicted to double by 2020 . [ 12 ]\nthe legendary nm rothschild merchant bank created the basis of its fortune in a similarly opportunistic way , making itself indispensable to various european governments during the turmoil that culminated in the british victory at waterloo in 1815 . the bank ' s courier system gave nathan rothschild advance word of that victory , and he used the knowledge to make a huge profit in british government bonds . but he had already made far more from financing napoleon ' s return from exile . by the end of the century , rothschild was helping the british government to buy the suez canal .\n\u201caluminium , for so we shall take the liberty of writing the word , in preference to aluminum , which has a less classical sound . \u201d\ndas , s . and padel , f . 2010 , ' out of this earth : east india adivasis and the aluminium cartel ' orient blackswan\nin 1934 , sigmund warburg was one such newcomer , having escaped from nazi germany with just \u00a35 , 000 . he set up his merchant bank after the second world war but was treated as an upstart until 1959 , when he outraged the city establishment by winning the battle for british aluminium on behalf of his us client , reynolds metal .\nthe british embassy in oman hosted a reception on saturday evening to celebrate the joint venture of the national football body and uk - based kickworldwide in launching a football development programme for schoolchildren in the sultanate .\nthe overall recycling rate for all aluminium packaging ( including drinks cans , foil , foil containers and aerosols ) is 36 % ( 2008 figure ) .\nthis figure does not take account of the increase in emissions from primary processing and smelting when substituting aluminium for steel in cars ( see above ) .\nglasgow british alcan archive . howell , gerald ( 1983b ) letter to a . r woodward , g . w budd and l . p matthews . 10th may . ugd 347 21 / 26 / 14 .\nbritish aluminium co or baco of adelaide house , king william street , london , ec4 . london warehouse : st . pancras road . also in : birmingham ; manchester ; leeds ; bristol ; newcastle - on - tyne ; glasgow . telephone : mansion house 5561 and 8074 ( 6 lines ) . telegraphic address :\ncryolite , bilgate , london\n. ( 1937 )\nalfed is funded by member ' s subscriptions and commercial activities such as delivering training and support services for members and for the gulf aluminium council . [ 49 ]\nuntil the end of the 19th century , aluminium was still regarded as a precious metal , due to the difficulties experienced in its extraction . this situation began to change with the discovery of two new processes : one for extracting alumina from the ore ( bauxite ) and the other for converting alumina into the metal aluminium by electrolysis .\non aluminium , i think it doesn\u2019t matter . they\u2019re so close that there\u2019s easy mutual comprehension , and a little bit of variety is nice , isn\u2019t it ? !\njon pither 2001 , president . also a former managing director of amari plc , and a former director of selection trust plc , and the london metal exchange . a council member of the confederation of british industry . [ 64 ]\nemail from decc to alfed ' aluminium target review meeting minutes , sept 23 2008 . ' decc , freedom of information response to miriam rose . 15 / 06 / 10\ndiscussions are ongoing with the ec to confirm that aluminium is a sector at risk and that it will receive sufficient free - allowances to continue with production in europe . alfed will continue to work diligently to ensure that climate change legislation is fairly applied and does not create an environment whereby uk aluminium manufacturing is driven offshore by draconian carbon reduction targets .\napproximately 30 % of aluminium is used for arms manufacture and defense [ 36 ] [ 37 ] . this fact is disguised in industry figures as ' transport ' or ' construction ' but is evident in aluminium ' s status as a ' strategic metal ' for the us and uk governments , which is stockpiled for military purposes [ 38 ] .\nmr . h . h . cundell has been appointed sales manager of the british aluminium co . , ltd . mr . a . w . langham wm continue to be responsible for the sales planning department . mr . e . e . spitierr has been asipointed development manager in succession to mr . cundell , and mr . p . s . w . swarey succeeds mr . spillett as assistant development manager .\nas skyy said ( which i didn ' t know until i read it ) : urltoken aluminum ( n . ) look up aluminum at urltoken 1812 , coined by english chemist sir humphry davy ( 1778 - 1829 ) , from alumina , name given 18c . to aluminum oxide , from latin alumen\nalum\n( see alum ) . davy originally called it alumium ( 1808 ) , then amended this to aluminum , which remains the u . s . word , but british editors in 1812 further amended it to aluminium , the modern preferred british form , to better harmonize with other metallic element names ( sodium , potassium , etc . ) .\nthe iupac has determined either spelling is correct and acceptable . however , the accepted spelling in north america is aluminum , while the accepted spelling just about everywhere else is aluminium .\neffective lobbying led to business secretary peter mandelson calling rio tinto alcan ' s chairman to make an unsuccessful personal plea against the closure of the anglesey aluminium smelter . [ 10 ]\nalfed share in the large scale greening campaigns of the international aluminium institute and the european aluminium institute . their website promotes a number of educational and information services to people outside the industry , including ' on - line education material for schools ' [ 29 ] . they are active in publishing and disseminating figures on the benefits of aluminium , especially in terms of its green credentials . these claims center on the issues of recyclability , energy savings from lighter aluminium cars and planes , it ' s use in ' eco building ' and the carbon efficiency of the refining and smelting processes due to technological advances and use of ' renewable energy ' for power . some of these claims are examined in more detail in this section :\nalcoa , which is the largest aluminium maker in the us , said that it expected the acquisition to contribute $ 1 . 6bn in revenue and $ 350m in earnings during 2016 .\nalthough baring is still very much in business , and although a member of the ruling family is currrently the chairman of british petroleum , that south american crisis began a long slow decline , and the company has never fully recovered its former prime status .\nby the early 1950s the company was the uk market leader but was frustrated in finding export markets and new bauxite resources . between 1955 and 1957 the company acquired interests in major plants in canada and british guiana ( now guyana ) and in bauxite deposits in australia but finance problems left it vulnerable and in british aluminium co ltd 1958 was taken over by the two us aluminium companies reynolds and tialuminium . through its failure to exploit them quickly enough the company lost its rights to the australian deposits and its partnership with the australian firm comalajo . in 1961 construction of a new rolling mill was commenced at falkirk , leading to over capacity in the uk . in 1968 the company divested its interests in canada and decided to build a large smelter at invergordon , highland , a decision based on the promise of low - cost electricity from nuclear power . invergordon commenced production in 1971 .\nswitkes , g . 2005 . foiling the aluminium industry : a toolkit for communities , activists , consumers , and workers . international rivers , berkeley , ca . accessed 02 / 04 / 10\nbeen president of the british engineers ' association , and chairman of the northwestern section of the institution of mechanical engineers , and of the liverpool and manchester branch of the institute of transport . he was deputy controller - general of machine tools in 1943 - 44 .\nalfed are also lobbying the eu and ec on changes to the eu emissions trading scheme which will for the first time include primary and secondary aluminium smelters in its scope . their annual report states :\nthe racing yacht ranger , successfully defending the america ' s cup against a british challenger , is a radical departure from typical heavy - displacement yacht design . key to its speed is the world ' s first mast , boom , and spinnaker pole made entirely of alcoa aluminum .\nin a parliamentary debate in february 2010 mp philip dunne , a member of the alfed ' s all - party parliamentary group for the uk aluminium industry , noted that ' the government tried to put in place a rescue package worth some \u00a312 million a year for four years to subsidise energy costs ' at the now - closed anglesey aluminium smelter , claiming that this massive package had nonetheless failed . he quotes david bloor , managing director of anglesey aluminium who had ' explained to members at a presentation in december ' how carbon targets under the eu emissions trading scheme were driving the industry out of the uk ; [ 7 ]\n7 . water = bbc america\u2019s mind the gap polled our expat readers and a lot chimed in saying \u201cwater\u201d is really hard for americans to understand when said in a british accent . they don\u2019t even know why ! it comes across as \u201cwah - ta\u201d vs . our \u201cwodder . \u201d\nas well as recycling aluminium using the same energy as producing new steel , the primary smelting process is one of the most energy intensive and polluting industrial processes on earth , earning aluminium the title ' solid electricity ' in the industry [ 34 ] . an estimated 5 billion tonnes of bauxite have so far been mined from the earth , creating just less than a billion tonnes of aluminium . if we use al fed ' s figures that 75 % are still in use that suggests that around 200 , 000 , 000 , 000 tonnes ( 200 thousand million tonnes ) are currently in landfill and could theoretically be mined and recycled . [ 35 ]\nthough considerable technological advances have been made aluminium remains a much more carbon intensive metal than other metals , for example steel . aluminium production accounts for ca . 1 % of global greenhouse gas emissions , producing 13 . 1 tons of co2 equivalent per ton of aluminium [ 40 ] . technological advances have led to 20 - 25 % emissions savings in the smelting process in recent decades but overall emissions are increasing and there is no concrete intention to reduce them . in fact , alcoa predicts a 20 % increase of co2e emitted per year from ca . 335 million tonnes of co2e in 2000 to ca . 400 million tonnes in 2020 [ 41 ] .\nthe total output of aluminium during 1937 had constituted a record . the extensions to which he had referred a year ago had made good progress during the year ; so much so that he was pleased to be able to report that the first half of the additional aluminium producing plant at lochaber had been put into com - mission earlier this month , and the balance they hoped to have in production before the middle of the present year .\naluminum\nwould later be accepted as the official spelling by the american chemical society , and though the international union of pure and applied chemistry officially recognizes\naluminium\n, its american counterpart is accepted as an alternative .\none such word is\naluminium\n, the pronunciation of which has left a number of my american friends bewildered on the spot , since the standard american equivalent famously drops the final\ni\nto spell out\naluminum .\nfile photo : the gfg alliance flag flies at the completion of a 330 million pound deal to buy britain ' s last remaining aluminium smelter in fort william lochaber scotland , britain december 19 , 2016 . reuters / russell cheyne - rtx2vn2r\nit all began , apparently , when an indecisive british chemist by the name of sir humphrey davy in fact coined the now archaic word\nalumium\nin 1808 . however , referring to the element in his 1812 book elements of chemical philosophy , he would use the word\naluminum\n, much as americans do today .\n1993 : chairman , 3i he is also a director of northern rock , taylor woodrow , and the northern development board . he is an honorary fellow of the royal institute of british architects , a fellow of the royal society of arts , a companion of the institute of management , and fellow of the institute of directors .\nsir humphry made a bit of a mess of naming this new element , at first spelling it alumium ( this was in 1807 ) then changing it to aluminum , and finally settling on aluminium in 1812 . his classically educated scientific colleagues preferred aluminium right from the start , because it had more of a classical ring , and chimed harmoniously with many other elements whose names ended in \u2013ium , like potassium , sodium , and magnesium , all of which had been named by davy .\nsir humphry made a bit of a mess of naming this new element , at first spelling it alumium ( this was in 1807 ) then changing it to aluminum , and finally settling on aluminium in 1812 . his classically educated scientific colleagues preferred aluminium right from the start , because it had more of a classical ring , and chimed harmoniously with many other elements whose names ended in - ium , like potassium , sodium , and magnesium , all of which had been named by davy .\nalfed have sponsored an exhibition called the \u2018challenge of materials\u2019 gallery at the science museum in london since 1997 , which contains information on aluminium supplied by alfed . in march 2009 alfed\u2019s public affairs committee held a meeting there . in june alfed ' s chief executive will savage and public affairs exec discussed upping the aluminium based content in the birmingham science museum and millenium point , aiming to access ' families enjoying a day out together and school children studying science through the national curriculum ' . [ 24 ]\nalfed has lobbied hard against the reduction of rebates from the climate change levy to energy intensive industries from 80 % to 65 % , which will come into effect in 2011 . they argue that the aluminium industry has already reduced emissions by 39 % since 1990 .\nalfed and the european aluminium association held a joint exhibition from 10 - 14 november 2008 in the upper waiting hall of the house of commons . the guest of honour at its opening was minister of state for wales , the paul murphy mp . [ 27 ]\nalfed also holds an annual parliamentary lunch which ' attracted a record attendance from members of both houses in may 2009 ' and was hosted by baroness gardner of parkes , vice chair of alfed ' s all - party parliamentary group for the uk aluminium industry . [ 28 ]\nany time , molly . it ' s interesting : the more i look into certain american english words - such as\nsoccer\n,\naluminum\n,\ncandy\netc - the more words i find that originated in british english . i hope that by compiling a number of posts on the matter , i will be able to settle arguments rather more quickly . lol .\nsir humphry davy proposed the name aluminum when referring to the element in his 1812 book elements of chemical philosophy , even though he had used the name alumium for the element ( 1808 ) . despite davy ' s two names , the official name\naluminium\nwas adopted to conform with the - ium names of most other elements . the 1828 webster ' s dictionary used the\naluminum\nspelling , which it maintained in later editions . in 1925 , the american chemical society ( acs ) decided to go from aluminium back to the original aluminum , putting the united states in the\naluminum\ngroup . in recent years , the iupac had identified\naluminium\nas the proper spelling , but it didn ' t catch on in north america , since the acs used aluminum . the iupac periodic table presently lists both spellings and says both words are perfectly acceptable .\nthe aluminium industry has historically been linked to the hydro power industry due to the large , cheap and continuous supply of energy needed to refine and smelt aluminium . due to the low economic return per energy unit , smelting is increasingly geared towards countries developing with low energy and labour costs , and large and powerful rivers which are less politically sensitive to dam than in the western world [ 43 ] . hydro power , and particularly the mega hydro projects common for aluminium smelting , have considerable ecological consequences which are particularly well detailed in patrick mccully ' s book ' silenced rivers : the ecology and politics of large dams ' [ 44 ] these include greenhouse gas emissions from rotting organic matter in reservoirs which are in some cases much higher than for an equivalent gas fired power station [ 45 ] . these greenhouse gas emissions and other indirect emissions from hydro are not included in industry audits .\nactually , neither version was often encountered early on : up to about 1855 it had only ever been made in pinhead quantities because it was so hard to extract from its ores ; a new french process that involved liquid sodium improved on that to the extent that emperor napoleon iii had some aluminium cutlery made for state banquets , but it still cost much more than gold . when the statue of eros in piccadilly circus in london was cast from aluminium in 1893 it was still an exotic and expensive choice . this changed only when a way of extracting the metal using cheap hydroelectricity was developed .\nthanks for this article , it ' s cool to know the history behind this ! it reminds me of when i was doing my college study abroad in london ( londinium ) . i was at the library avoiding doing my actual homework . there was some computer game that tested you on the abbreviations for the elements . when i got up to al , it kept marking my answer aluminum as incorrect . after about 5 tries and a bit of swearing i finally looked the word up and realized that it is spelled aluminium in the uk ! ! ( red face ) which brings me to my question . as a brit in the usa , how do you feel about converting to our spellings ? obviously , not for this type of blog , but for general writing . i have two minds about this . on the one hand , it would seem a bit rude to tell a british person that they are spelling their words incorrectly when they are living in america . however , as in my anecdote above , i would definitely be compelled to convert my american spellings to british ones if i were back in blighty .\nin london , nicandro durante , the bat chief executive , welcomed the \u201coverwhelming support\u201d for the acquisition from both sets of shareholders . he added : \u201cwe look forward to welcoming reynolds group employees to british american tobacco and to realising the benefits of operating these two great companies as one stronger , global tobacco and next generation products business with direct access for our products across the most attractive markets in the world . \u201d\nthe reason why there were two ways of saying the element aluminum / aluminium has always been one of the those things that made me go \u201chmmm\u201d but by the same token , it\u2019s also always been one of those things that never stuck around in my consciousness long enough for me to look it up .\nthe metal was named by the english chemist sir humphry davy ( who , you may recall , \u201cabominated gravy , and lived in the odium of having discovered sodium\u201d ) , even though he was unable to isolate it : that took another two decades\u2019 work by others . he derived the name from the mineral called alumina , which itself had only been named in english by the chemist joseph black in 1790 . black took it from the french , who had based it on alum , a white mineral that had been used since ancient times for dyeing and tanning , among other things . chemically , this is potassium aluminium sulphate ( a name which gives me two further opportunities to parade my british spellings of chemical names ) .\nbritish prescriptivists - that is , brits who do not welcome change to the language - would tell you that the u . s . respelling owes much to\namerican arrogance\n; that it is just another example of\nthe yanks needlessly simplifying the language\n. however , just a cursory amount of research into the matter will tell even the most ardent linguistic conservative that the matter is not quite that simple .\njaap krater and miriam rose , ' development of iceland\u2019s geothermal energy potential for aluminium production\u2013 a critical analysis ' , in : abrahamsky , k . ( ed ) ( 2009 ) . sparking a world - wide energy revolution : social struggles in the transition to a post - petrol world . ak press , edinburgh .\nthis is not a pronunciation difference - it ' s a spelling difference . brits spell it aluminium and ( correctly ) pronounce it that way , whereas americans spell it aluminum and pronounce it ( also correctly ) the way they spellit . a pronunciation difference would be the way we pronounce , for instance , tomato - same spelling but different pronunciation\non february 2nd 2010 philip dunne and albert owen of alfed ' s all - party parliamentary group for the uk aluminium industry raised this issue in a house of commons debate ( see philip dunne for more ) . two days later an alfed delegation met the uk business , innovation and skills minister pat mcfadden to discuss this issue and others affecting the industry . [ 11 ]\nanother member of the alfed ' s all party parliamentary group albert owen has supported the heavy subsidisation of the price of electricity to the anglesey aluminium smelter , which was affected in january 2009 by eu legislation banning state subsidisation of private companies . he supported a \u00a348 million package to save the smelter , which closed in sept 09 after the proposal was turned down . [ 9 ]\ncan you do a post on just what it makes british so haughty that they always assume that the variance in language is american laziness . i am an american living in london for 8 years now , and my children even get this crap from their teachers and peers at school . language is living , end of story . and as you point out , many of the variances in american english are actually more english than current english versions . so what the heck ? why so snobbish ? can you address that for me please ? i ' m very tired of it .\nin 2000 the alfed submitted a joint proposal on the proposed climate change levy to the government with the chemical industries association , the british ceramics federation , the paper federation of great britain , the food & drink federation , and the non - ferrous alliance calling . the proposal suggested that energy intensive industries should be given some exemption and trusted instead to work together to\npromote an energy - efficient culture\nand learn from each other ' s best practice . [ 17 ] . their lobbying was successful and led to the 80 % rebate on the levy which they achieved .\ntoday ignoramuses having been asleep at ' hell - eh - que - shion ' classes but trying to sound posh pronounce ' aluminium ' as al - you - minium . . . dead wrong from the brit and the american pronunciation ! the material that sir humphry davy found to contain the metal was a substance used in dyeing and as a styptic for wounds called alum - with the ' lum ' as in ' lump ' .\nmy son sent me the link to your post after i wrote a facebook post about the way the americans pronounce the word buoy as ' boo - ee ' not ' boy ' as we brits do . . . yet they say ' buoyant ' and ' buoyancy ' in the same way as us ! strange but true ! love the explanation about aluminium / aluminum . two nations divided by a common language - as churchill said .\ni have heard this explanation or theory before , that in fact , some of the words we are accused of pronouncing incorrectly are indeed being said correctly by most americans and it was the british who changed the pronunciation somewhere down the line . nice to have someone pointing this out . just because we ' re different doesn ' t necessary mean we are wrong ! a great book on the history of the english language is called the story of english by urltoken interesting , i recently found a show by the same name . it talks a bit about how our accents have changed as well . urltoken\ni ' ve come to this a bit late . . . sorry . . . my understanding is that ' ium ' is applied to some / all metals / elements ( where relevant ) in the periodic table , e . g . chromium , potassium , radium etc . not a very good explanation , but i ' m sure you get it . anyway , aluminium is one of these , therefore it is suffixed ' ium ' .\njust as the author feels that aluminum sounds like star trek reference , i ( an american who has spent time in both the uk and australia ) , has always thought aluminium sounded like an ancient roman city , with brave aluminian warriors facing off against the spartans or the gauls . none the less , i love the differences in our common language , though i realize that at time it can be confusing , especially for non - native speakers .\n1887 the extraction process was perfected by karl joseph bayer of austria between 1887 and 1892 , whilst the reduction process was discovered simultaneously by charles martin hall of oberlin , ohio , usa and paul louis toussaint h\u00e9roult of france , in 1886 . the immediate effect of this discovery was a fall in the price of aluminium to about a quarter of its previous price . within a few years the price had further fallen to about a twentieth of the original price .\npeople always seem to seek out something to debate . i personally enjoy learning the differences in american and british english . this is especially true for colloquial conversation . i ' ll never forget being on an elevator ( lift ) in the west mids and being asked ,\nthat ' s your tea ?\ni thought he was referring to my wine , and responded ,\nno . wine .\nhe had , in fact , been referring to my pizza .\noh , so the pizza is just for show then .\ni was mortified that i forgot tea was dinner . that will never happen again .\npeople will find anything they can debate and disagree on . i personally enjoy learning the difference between the american and british english dialects . this is especially true for colloquial conversation . i will never forget stepping on an elevator ( lift ) in the west mids , and being asked ,\nthat ' s your tea ?\ni responded ,\nno . wine ,\nforgetting that tea was dinner and he was referring to my pizza .\noh , ha , the pizza is just for show then .\ni was mortified then , but now i have a laugh every time i think about it . i enjoy our differences .\n3 . privacy = in the u . k . it\u2019s sort of like privy , as in \u201cyou\u2019re not privy to this conversation . \u201d the word is pronounced priv - a - see , \u201cpriv\u201d rhymes with the verb \u201clive . \u201d 4 . schedule = this is a tricky one . somehow , in the u . k . , the word begins with a shh and the \u201cc\u201d disappears , here it is sounded out , shed - ual . in a study by the british library , interim results suggest a third of britons taking part now adopt the american - style \u201csked - ual . \u201d maybe they\u2019re tired of getting \u201chuh\u201d looks ?\nmr . r . w . cooper , m . c . ( the chairman ) , who presided , said that the profit for 1937 had amounted to \u00a3773 , 432 , which was an increase of \u00a3176 , 252 over the profit realised in 1936 . they had commenced the year with a satisfactory order book and the demand for their products was well maintained throughout the year , resulting in their having marketed a considerably increased tonnage of aluminium\u2014in fact , the largest in the history of the company .\nsorry but when the article states\nthat we came to the realization that the two pronunciations both meant the same thing : a non - soluble chemical element with the internationally recognized periodic symbol al\nits wrong . the american spelling actually refers to a different type of metal which is either an alloy or compound of aluminium i cannot remember which . the americans may not mean to refer to this but they are . i do not wish to offend anyone with this comment so i apologize if i have caused offence .\nit doesn ' t matter if the guy who came up with this word first spelled it as aluminum , it ' s etymologically wrong , the suffix\n- ium\ncomes from latin and is the correct spelling for chemical elements . if grammatical mistakes can be considered correct just because prople started using it , then now i ' ll call aluminium\nblosherk\nand everyone will have to accept it . the body of my phone that i ' m using to write this , is made of blosherk by the way .\n1895 the electrolytic process depended upon the availability of vast supplies of cheaply produced electricity , and the highlands of scotland offered potential for this , in the form of hydro - electric power . the first aluminium ingots were produced at foyers , highland , in 1895 , and the first hydro - electric powered smelter was opened at foyers , highland , in 1896 , followed by two further smelters at kinlochleven , highland , ( 1909 ) and lochaber , highland , ( 1929 ) , with subsidiary companies being formed for the development of each .\ndevising a new , inexpensive method for producing the metal in 1892 , american chemist charles martin hall opted to incorporate the\naluminum\nvariant - which had gained popularity following its inclusion in the 1828 webster ' s dictionary - on his advertising literature , despite having used\naluminium\non all of his patents . it could be argued , then , that\naluminum\nin fact remained in the american vernacular quite by accident , if it is to be believed that the variant used in his advertising materials was nothing more than a typo .\n1982 march : baco announced massive losses this month . baco 58 % owned by ti which also lost heavily overall in 1981 , crashed from a \u00a312 . 1 million 1980 profit to a pre - tax loss of \u00a322 . 3 million . however the invergordon closure turned baco into a net purchaser of aluminium even though it has two other uk smelters . the company continues to invest in downstream operations . the final stage of a \u00a31 million programme at heavy duty alloy extrusions in workington saw a new furnace complex replacing three old others . [ 14 ]\nit\u2019s clear that the shift in the usa from \u2013ium to \u2013um took place progressively over a period starting in about 1895 , when the metal began to be widely available and the word started to be needed in popular writing . it is easy to imagine journalists turning for confirmation to webster\u2019s dictionary , still the most influential work at that time , and adopting its spelling . the official change in the us to the \u2013um spelling happened quite late : the american chemical society only adopted it in 1925 , though this was clearly in response to the popular shift that had already taken place . the international union of pure and applied chemistry ( iupac ) officially standardised on aluminium in 1990 , though this has done nothing , of course , to change the way people in the us spell it for day to day purposes .\nit\u2019s clear that the shift in the usa from - ium to - um took place progressively over a period starting in about 1895 , when the metal began to be widely available and the word started to be needed in popular writing . it is easy to imagine journalists turning for confirmation to webster\u2019s dictionary , still the most influential work at that time , and adopting its spelling . the official change in the us to the - um spelling happened quite late : the american chemical society only adopted it in 1925 , though this was clearly in response to the popular shift that had already taken place . the international union of pure and applied chemistry ( iupac ) officially standardised on aluminium in 1990 , though this has done nothing , of course , to change the way people in the us spell it for day to day purposes .\nstill confused ? here ' s a little more about the history of aluminum ' s naming and discovery . guyton de morveau ( 1761 ) called alum , a base which had been known to the ancient greeks and romans , by the name alumine . in 1808 , humphry davy identified the existence of the metal in alum , which he at first named alumium and later aluminum . davy knew aluminum existed , but he didn ' t isolate the element . friedrich w\u00f6hler isolated aluminum in 1827 by mixing anhydrous aluminium chloride with potassium . actually , though , the metal was produced two years earlier , though in impure form , by the danish physicist and chemist hans christian \u00f8rsted . depending on your source , the discovery of aluminum is credited to either \u00f8rsted or w\u00f6hler . the person who discovers an element gets the privilege of naming it , yet the identity of the discoverer is as disputed as the name !"]}
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", "topic": 16}], "title": "tbc bank", "paragraphs": ["tbc bank headquartered in tbilisi is the largest by assets universal commercial bank in georgia .\ntbc bank contributed gel 5 million to\ntbc foundation\nto support victims of hostilities .\nin may tbc bank co - founded the microfinance bank of georgia ( now procreditbank ) .\ntbc bank , a leading bank in georgia , announces that it will complete the process of merging bank constanta with tbc by the end of january 2015 , after which all operations of bank constanta will be undertaken by tbc bank as the legal entity .\nin february , the world bank provided a 1 million usd line of credit to tbc bank .\njsc tbc bank authorized and regulated by the national bank of georgia registered in georgia no . 204854595\ntbc bank is the second georgian bank to list in london ; bank of georgia debuted on the main market in february 2012 .\ntbc bank has appointed levan shanidze and avtandil gigineishvili as managing directors to co - head tbc capital , an investment banking arm of tbc bank offering corporate . . .\ndeutsche bank and commerzbank rewarded tbc bank for usd stp excellence , and for the first time , deutsche bank also recognized tbc for eur stp excellence , in 2012 .\ntbc bank has started a spring campaign for its internet and mobile banking users . those who register for tbc bank ' s new internet and mobile bank . . .\nwe constantly improve capabilities of our internet bank and mobile bank and offer you innovative services . tbc bank ' s internet bank was named the best integrated . . .\n2011 \u2013 the memorandum of acquisition of a controlling stake in bank constanta by tbc bank was signed .\ntbc bank was named the leading partner bank in georgia in trade finance program by the asian development bank . the asian development bank ( adb ) announced the . . .\nbecause of tbc bank ' s high quality currency transfers and the success it had achieved in the international trade finance sector , commerzebank also named tbc bank\nthe best bank\nand awarded tbc bank with the\n2010 usd stp excellence award\n.\ntbc bank was the first georgian bank to file the icaap report according to basel iii pillar ii requirements .\ntbc bank successfully conducts an ipo , listing gdrs of the bank on the main market of the lse .\nthe merger with bank constanta is completed , giving tbc bank clear leadership in the rapidly growing microfinance segment .\ntbc bank has successfully completed the merger with bank republic on may 8 , well ahead of the schedule .\non january 27 , 2015 , tbc bank updated its mobile bank application for its customers . from january 20 , tbc bank customers who use android mobile phones , are . . .\nnikoloz kurdiani , ceo of bank constanta , will remain responsible for tbc bank ' s microfinance business as deputy ceo of tbc . the current supervisory board of bank constanta will be dissolved .\ntbc bank was the first georgian bank to file an icaap report according to pillar ii or basel iii requirements .\ntbc bank has formulated its strategy in view of social responsibility that is shared and accepted by the bank\u2019s management .\nin may , citi bank provided a 35 million usd unsecured loan to tbc bank . this was the largest line of credit ever provided by a foreign commercial bank to a georgian bank .\ntbc leasing , a specialised leasing subsidiary of tbc bank established in 2003 , is a leading leasing company in georgia .\nthe banker magazine named tbc bank bank of the year in georgia 2014 during an annual awards ceremony in london on november 27 . this is the seventh time tbc bank has been . . .\ndeutsche bank named tbc bank\nbest bank\naccording to the quality of currency transfers and awarded it\nthe 2008 usd stp excellence award\ncertificate .\nebrd , fmo , jp morgan and ashmore became the shareholders of tbc bank .\nhigh social responsibility is still one of the strategic directions of tbc bank , which over the years have become the determiners of tbc bank\u2019s corporate credo and culture .\ntbc plc is a public limited company registered in england and wales that was incorporated in february 2016 . tbc plc became the parent company of jsc tbc bank (\ntbc bank\n) on 10 august 2016 . tbc plc is listed on the london stock exchange under the symbol tbcg .\ndeutsche bank named tbc bank as\nthe best bank\naccording to high quality currency transfer and awarded it with the\n2010 usd stp excellence award\n.\nin december , tbc bank began funding small and medium - sized businesses . the european bank for reconstruction and development ( ebrd ) provided its first line of credit to tbc bank at 3 million usd .\nthe banker , magazine of the financial times group named tbc bank\nthe best bank of the year in georgia\n.\neuromoney , global finance , and emea finance magazines named tbc bank as the\nbest bank in georgia , 2012\n.\ntbc bank presented its csr activities and projects to the general public and media representatives at the bank\u2019s head office on monday .\nin january , the international finance corporation ( ifc ) granted tbc bank a 4 million usd subordinated loan , making tbc bank the first georgian commercial bank to receive a subordinated loan from an international financial institution .\non july 29 , tbc bank opened its 6th regional branch in batumi , adjara .\ntbc bank raised gel 135 million in new financing through various equity and debt transactions .\nstock | tbc bank jsc ( spons . gdr ) stock price today | markets insider\ntbc bank ' s and kolga tbilisi photo ' s joint photo competition started . it has been a second year that tbc bank offers you the competition unforgettable . . .\ntbc bank purchased 80 percent of the assets of bank constanta , one of the successful financial institutions operating in micro - finance .\ntbc invest ' s mission is to provide information and access to the georgian banking system for israeli clients through tbc bank , the leading innovator and most progressive bank in georgia .\ntbc bank joined the world ' s leading companies listed on london stock exchange \u2013 one of the largest stocks exchanges in the world . tbc bank ' s initial . . .\ninternational rating agency fitch ratings confirmed the rating tbc bank was awarded in 2009 and once again gave tbc bank b + rating , the projection positive . additionally , fitch ratings emphasized and positively evaluated tbc bank ' s high capitalization , level of liquidity , and profitability .\nsince january , the company tbc leasing , founded by tbc bank , entered the georgian market . after a year , tbc leasing achieved a substantial position on the georgian leasing market .\ntbc bank is the second georgian bank to list in london ; bank of georgia debuted on the london stock exchange in 2006 and later on the main market in february 2012 .\ntbc ' s financial performance from the 1st quarter of 2002 established the bank as the largest bank in georgia . at this stage , tbc bank became the leading bank in terms of assets , as well as liabilities , credit portfolio and some other major financial indicators .\ntbc bank maintained its leadership in retail deposits with a 36 . 0 % market share .\ntbc bank launches the sme business support programme , with support from the ifc and adb .\npay with tbc bank plastic cards in rompetrol gas stations and get 2 % . . .\non december 31st , the first round of the visa card festival took place . winners of tbc bank ' s card festival were revealed . tbc bank ' s customer . . .\ntbc bank financed the tuition costs of the best students from zemo abkhazia and tskhinvali regions .\ntbc bank launched the sme business support program with support from the international financial corporation ( ifc ) and asian development bank ( adb ) . tbc bank is the first and only bank in the caucasian region to provide non - financial services of this kind to its customers .\nbank constanta , 100 % owned by tbc bank , is the leading financial institution on the microfinance market , and will continue its operations through january . the merger will take place in january , after which , bank constanta and tbc bank will operate as one legal entity .\ntbc bank , a leading bank in the republic of georgia , has been recognized by global finance magazine as the best consumer and corporate internet bank in georgia in 2014 . . .\ntoday , january 26 , tbc bank revealed lucky card draw winners . along with tech prizes , tbc bank offered 2 superprizes - euro tour . we congratulate the winners and . . .\ntbc bank was awarded the title of best trade finance bank in georgia in 2015 by global finance magazine . this is the first such award for the bank . according to . . .\ntbc bank launched its customer loyalty program smartclub \u2013 the first of its kind on the local market . due to this initiative with each and every transaction tbc bank ' s devoted clients receive bonuses \u2013 smart points - which they can exchange for gifts at tbc bank ' s partner shops .\ntbc bank was named\nbest foreign exchange provider in georgia 2013\nby global finance magazine .\ntbc bank group plc shares is included as a constituent in the ftse250 index from 19 june .\ntbc bank gp share price ( tbcg ) - buy tbc bank gp shares ( tbcg . l , lon : tbcg ) - tbcg share price today - buy tbcg shares now - historical prices\non march 6 in the head office of tbc bank the winners of online olympiad - urltoken ' s fall season were awarded . the major sponsor of the project tbc bank gave . . .\non february 17th tbc bank , with the support of the ministry of energy of georgia , organized a conference on energy . the conference took place in tbc bank ' s conference . . .\ntbc bank has started an unprecedented consumer loan campaign . from now on tbc bank consumers can use the cheapest , most suitable and comfortable loan with only a 13 . 95 % . . .\nbelow is provided information on some major projects implemented by tbc bank over the past few years .\nin april , american magazine global finance , in its regular bank rating\nthe best banks of developing markets of the world\nrated tbc bank as\nthe best bank in georgia\n.\ntbc bank was successfully listed on the london stock exchange in june 2014 and has since performed strongly . the ebrd\u2019s partial sale reflects this as well as the continuing commitment to tbc bank\u2019s further development .\nfmo , the dutch development bank , has provided a eur 35 million subordinated loan facility to tbc bank in georgia , together with cordiant , a canadian investor , and swedfund , the swedish development bank . this is a new facility in a long - standing relationship between fmo and tbc bank .\nthe uk - based publication euromoney , one of the largest financial magazines in europe , named tbc bank as\nthe best bank in georgia\n.\nsociete generale has sold today its entire 5 . 3 % equity stake in tbc bank group plc .\non february 2 , deg provided its second line of credit for 2 million euro to tbc bank .\nin february deg allocated a 10 million usd subordinated loan to invest in the equity of tbc bank .\ntrade and forfaiting review , a prestigious finance magazine named one of tbc bank ' s transactions as\nthe best deal of 2014\nin the world . tbc bank ' s winning transaction . . .\nattend fifa world cup at legendary maracana stadium in rio de janeiro ! pay for your purchases with tbc bank ' s visa card in tbc bank ' s pos terminals and win tour to . . .\nbank constanta ' s existing branches will continue to operate and will be rebranded as tbc bank constanta outlets , using tbc ' s brand identity and logo . in addition to their existing range of products and services , the branches will now offer other tbc products .\non may 1 , tbc bank and ifc reached an agreement on the implementation of a technical assistance project . the goal of the project was to strengthen the position of tbc bank in the retail sales segment .\ntbc bank celebrated its 20th anniversary . founded in 1992 with an initial capital of usd 500 , today tbc bank is a leading georgian universal bank , serving up to 1 , 000 , 000 customers in its four business segments : corporate , retail , sme and micro ( through its subsidiary bank constanta ) .\ntbc bank was awarded\nbest consumer internet bank in georgia\nby global finance magazine and was the first bank in the caucasus to win a regional award for the\nbest integrated consumer bank site in central and eastern europe\nby the same publication .\ntbc also offers partnership - oriented social projects for professional development , giving employees the chance to study abroad at the tbc academy - \u2018tbc employees for tbc employees , \u2019 as well as assistance for large families and more .\nbank constanta has operated as a commercial bank since 2008 . its strategic are of operations is providing financial services to micro and small enterprises . tbc bank became the owner of bank constanta in 2011 . since then , tbc bank has invested almost gel 226 million in the development of bank constanta . as a result of this investment , the bank\u2019s total portfolio increased by 400 % . this enabled bank constanta customers from other cities and regions to receive the necessary financial support for the development of their micro or small businesses .\nin december the international organization business initiative directions granted tbc bank a gold star \u2013 an international quality award .\ntbc bank was granted the international certificate of quality management systems iso 9001 : 2008 for the second time .\ntbc bank moves to the lse ' s premium segment via listing the shares of tbc plc and acquires 100 % of bank republic , making it georgia ' s number one banking group according to most key metrics .\non september 26 , tbc bank and the european bank for reconstruction and development ( ebrd ) signed an 10 million usd agreement for financing small and medium business .\non 13 may 2011 , another important investment was made into bank constanta\u2019s share capital , with tbc bank becoming a majority shareholder of the bank . as a result , bank constanta acquired a strong partner who will help the bank reinforce its positions on the microfinance market and implement new and increasingly ambitious plans in the sector .\non august 17 , ebrd increased tbc bank ' s letter of credit support project by usd 2 million and became a guarantor of the bank for first class banks .\nfor the fourth consecutive year , tbc bank has been actively supporting world saving day . a cash centre of national bank of georgia hosted an event dedicated . . .\ndear valued customers , we are happy to annouce that merger of bank constanta with tbc bank is succesfully in progress and all of our services are already . . .\non august 28 , the international rating agency fitch ratings revised its outlook on tbc bank from stable to positive .\ndespite the crisis , during the year tbc bank was able to raise 161 million usd from international finance institutions .\nmoody ' s investors service ( moody ' s ) has announced today that it has upgraded the credit rating of jsc tbc bank (\ntbc bank\n) , subsidiary of tbc bank group plc . the bank ' s local - currency deposit rating has been increased to ba2 from ba3 and its foreign - currency deposit rating to ba3 from b1 . the ratings continue to carry a stable outlook .\ntbc bank will create new services in order to support micro and agribusiness . for this purpose the bank will cooperate with local as well as international experts of . . .\ndear valued customers , please , be kindly informed that due to the merger of bank constanta and tbc bank the following service channels will not be available from . . .\ntbc bank named best private bank in georgia in 2014 by the banker and professional wealth management ( pwm ) magazines . the banker and pwm extend the prestigious . . .\none of the major priorities of tbc bank charity activities is the restoration of historical monuments . in 2006 - 2008 , the bank has funded very important projects , including :\nin may , the international agency moody ' s investors services gave tbc bank the following ratings for 2007 : appraisal \u2013 stable ; bank deposits in foreign currency \u2013 b3 / np ; bank deposits in national currency \u2013 ba1 / np ; bank ' s financial stability \u2013 d - .\nin 2008 , tbc bank opened 23 new branches , 3 service centers and installed 80 new atms throughout the country .\n\u2022 tbc bank is committed to supporting national and cultural values and with this making an additional contribution to social development .\nin september , in the annual bank rating the financial times group named tbc bank one of the world ' s\nbest banks of the year\nfor the fourth time .\nmarch 5 , 2015 tbc bank , entrepreneurship development agency ( enterprise georgia ) and ifc , a member of the world bank group , today signed a memorandum of . . .\ntbc bank has always been distinguished for its high social responsibility and active participation in various charity , patronage and social projects over the many years of its operation . this direction is one of the determiners of tbc bank\u2019s social image and reputation .\nthe ebrd has today reduced its stake in tbc bank group plc , georgia \u2019s largest bank , through a sale of 1 . 9 million or 30 per cent of its shares .\ntbc bank is the second largest universal bank in georgia , with leasing and microfinance subsidiaries and a small subsidiary in azerbaijan . it is the largest bank in terms of total retail deposits and the second largest in terms of total loans in georgia . the bank has a strong and growing position serving micro , small and medium enterprises ( msmes ) . \u201cthis facility will further strengthen tbc bank\u2019s tier two capital and help to enhance its position by expanding the fastest growing msme portfolio throughout the entire country , \u201d commented vakhtang butskhrikidze , tbc bank ceo .\nhe cites the key factors for attracting investors to tbc bank as a strong track record of growth and profitability , a focused strategy , and best - in - class multi - channel distribution and customer experience . in addition , tbc bank recently acquired third - placed player bank republic , to become the largest bank in the georgian market in all its key segments .\non june 13 , tbc bank was named as the best georgian company of 2001 at 2001 georgian business rating ceremony . whereas tbc bank ' s general director , mr . vakhtang butskhrikidze , was presented the best georgian businessman of 2001 award . it is also noteworthy that apart from the main award , tbc bank was presented special category award for the most effective management .\non december 5 , tbc bank and ifc signed an agreement on risk insurance worth eur 2 million and usd 3 million .\non 11 . 12 . 2015 tbc bank has announced 10 winners of the second stage of internet and mobile banking raffle .\ntbc bank would like to inform you that gudauri branch is a seasonal branch and only works from december through . . .\nthe breakthrough design for the bank minimises physical and psychological barriers between the bank and its customers , thus creating a unique , customer - centric layout . the new concept was developed specifically for tbc bank as a result of a comprehensive tailored study of the bank\u2019s existing branches and its clients\u2019 needs and aspirations .\nfollowing the merger , the constanta brand will gradually be replaced by the tbc brand . the name , colors and logo of constanta will be changed . bank constanta branches will continue to work under the name tbc bank - constanta . consumers will still be able to use constanta products . however , the variety of products available will be increased via particular offers from tbc bank .\nvtb bank is active in sports direction . vtb bank supports children\u2019s rugby team\nchokhosnebi\n. besides this , georgian fencers participates in world cup with the support of vtb bank .\ntbc bank and the asian development bank ( adb ) signed a 50 million usd senior loan agreement today . the 5 - year facility will be dedicated to extending credit to . . .\nthe graphic shows percentage of csr media news among banks during 2016 year . tbc bank leads the list . 51 % of corporate social responsibility ( csr ) news is about this bank .\nhaving corporate social responsibility among its top priorities , tbc bank claims to share the same practice as barclays , hsbc , deutsche bank and others with regards to its csr investment and policy .\non july 27 , ifc allocated a 3 million usd line of credit line tbc leasing , an institution founded by tbc bank . this was the first ifc investment in the georgian leasing sector .\n11 . 12 . 2014 \u2013 tbc bank / bank constanta merger process has begun . the merger will be legally registered in january of 2015 . this decision was made at the tbc bank shareholders\u2019 general meeting because of the new challenges that exist on the microfinance market and the high potential for growth in this business .\ntbc bank will acquire the shares in jsc tbc leasing currently held by the ebrd , representing 9 . 94 % of the total capital . tbc bank holds 89 . 52 % , while 0 . 54 % is owned by thea lortkipanidze , former director of the company as a result of the long term incentive scheme .\nin march , the american magazine global finance named tbc bank one of the best banks worldwide operating on the foreign exchange market .\nin july ebrd provided tbc bank with a credit line worth 15 million usd , which was intended for mortgage lending in georgia .\ntbc bank introduced innovative branding and marketing initiatives , including the\nthree musketeers\ncampaign and the\nsensory\nmarketing project .\ntbc bank also acquires 100 % of kopenbur , an insurance company that specialises in retail products , to boost its consumer offering .\nin 2006 , tbc bank financed mammogram check - ups for 1 , 000 women patients . the institute of medical radiology ( headed by pridon todua , academician ) and tbc bank delivered free mammogram and ultrasonic examinations to 1 , 000 women with breast problems .\non september 3 , tbc bank was nominated among the world ' s\nbest banks of the year\nby the annual bank rating of the financial times group ' s magazine the banker .\ntbc bank has been named the best bank in georgia 2016 by global finance magazine in the publication ' s exclusive survey , the world ' s best emerging markets banks 2016 . . . .\ntbc bank has been named the best bank in georgia 2015 by global finance magazine in the publication ' s exclusive survey , the world ' s best emerging markets banks 2015 . . . .\nthe financial - - after successfully listing its shares on the premium segment of the london stock exchange , tbc bank is now aiming to become a constituent of the ftse 250 , giorgi shagidze , deputy ceo and chief financial officer of tbc bank told the financial .\ntbc bank is one of georgia ' s leading banks with the largest asset base of us $ 135 million . tbc is a universal bank providing a variety of banking products and services to its customers , including financing of smes , in which tbc is a leader among georgian banks , covering lending to 40 % of georgian smes .\ntbc bank ' s new internet banking platform was recognized with two global awards by the global finance magazine : best bill payment & presentment in the world and best integrated internet bank site in the world . these were the first worldwide recognition for any georgian bank .\nin march , the american magazine global finance named tbc bank in its rating of\nthe best banks of emerging markets of the world\nand called it\nthe best bank in georgia\n.\nup to 100 investors from around the globe have purchased shares in tbc bank since it launched on the london stock exchange this morning .\nthe ebrd acquired shares in tbc bank in 2009 as part of a larger funding package and in 2012 , together with other international financial institutions as shareholders , participated in a rights issue . tbc bank was successfully listed on the london stock exchange on 11 june 2014 .\non may 23 , the south - east european development fund became a shareholder of jsc tbc bank , with 25 % equity participation .\nin march tbc bank was awarded the most authoritative quality standard in the world \u2013 certificate of conformity with requirements iso 9001 : 2000 .\nin autumn , tbc bank expanded its presence in the region by successfully acquiring 75 % of shares of azerbaijan ' s soa credit .\nit is the fifth year since tbc bank started providing financial support for the foundation first step which helps children with disabilities in georgia .\ntwo years ago tbc bank made the decision to finance the tuition charges of the ten best students from zemo abkhazia and tskhinvali regions .\nsociete generale initially acquired this minority stake in october 2016 as part of the sale of its georgian subsidiary bank republic to tbc bank group plc . the settlement and delivery of the shares shall take place on 30th june 2017 . after the completion of the transaction , societe generale will cease to be a shareholder in tbc bank group plc .\nwe ' re delighted to welcome tbc bank to our markets today . tbc bank ' s listing also clearly shows that georgian companies can attract the world ' s largest investors and international visibility without compromising their ability to develop a domestic shareholder base ,\nrolet said .\nthe microfinance segment is a key strategic priority for tbc bank . we are already seeing strong results from our expansion in microfinance and intend to further strengthen our position as the clear leader in this segment\ncommented vakhtang butskhrikidze , tbc bank ' s chief executive officer .\nin 2005 , tbc bank became one of the donors and supporters of the house for children with psychological problems . the bank has allocated a monthly grant to help the beneficiaries of the green house service .\ntbc bank will invest few hundred thousand usd in the project . besides , in the frame of 5 years partnership , tbc will promote improving the services and infrastructure , which means offering flexible services to customers .\nin september , the thompson financial bankwatch awarded tbc bank an international rating , making it the first georgian company to obtain an international rating .\non june 13 , the georgian times publishing company and gorbi marketing research company named tbc bank\nthe best georgian company of 2001\n.\ntbc bank raised usd 50 million from adb meant exclusively for rural sme financing . this was the first such partnership between the two institutions .\nurltoken unique countrywide project for students ! tbc bank and the educational innovations company have presented an educational project \u2013 an online school . . .\nthe financial - - \u201ctbc bank is committed to supporting national and cultural values and with this making an additional contribution to social development . \u201d\n\u2022 tbc bank is a leader company in the region . it is distinguished for its customer service , innovativeness and commitment to constant development .\ntbc leasing will hold a presentation of the new product at tbc gallery ( mardjanishvili street n7 , 4th floor ) at 12 o\u2019clock on june 6 .\ntbc bank welcomed the investment by ebrd in tbc leasing ' s capital in 2006 as a contribution to the growth of the company and has valued its support as a development finance institution over the 8 years since 2006 .\nin october , the american magazine global finance for the fourth time named tbc bank one of the best banks worldwide operating on foreign exchange market .\nin february tbc bank bought 20 % of shares of one of the leading educational institutions in georgia , the european school of management in tbilisi .\n2015 - 12 _ efse _ and _ tbc _ bank _ enter _ partnership _ to _ support _ mses _ in _ georgia . pdf\nthe new design reflects tbc bank\u2019s welcoming , user - friendly and transparent approach to banking . the redesigned branches leverage the bank\u2019s strength in multi - channel banking and feature cutting - edge e - banking tools and technology .\ntbc bank maintained its market leadership in retail deposits for the seventh consecutive years , with 33 . 1 % market share as at 31 december 2013 .\ntbc bank was founded in 1992 . its shareholders include two local founders mamuka khazaradze and badri japaridze ( jointly 25 . 95 % ) and a strong group of ifis : ebrd ( 20 . 2 % ) , ifc ( 20 . 2 % ) , deg ( 11 . 5 % ) and fmo ( 5 . 4 % ) . tbc bank entered the microfinance segment in may 2011 with the acquisition of bank constanta in georgia . tbc bank holds a bb - and a b1 rating from fitch and moody\u2019s respectively .\ntbc bank operates a network of over 13 branches and employs nearly 2 , 700 people . bank ' s shareholders are international financial institutions such as : ifc , deg , ebrd , fmo , jp morgan , u . k . investment emerging markets manager and georgian individuals . tbc bank ' s outstanding performance indicators reflect superior growth in the bank ' s franchise , strong increase in business lending and retail funding , the bank ' s good risk management track record , improving operating environment and well - diversified funding base .\ntbc bank via its foundation the tbc fund is dedicated to contributing to the overall well - being of people throughout georgia . the tbc fund was established in 2008 to help preserve georgian history and natural heritage , promote national values , create opportunities in arts and culture , and foster a brighter future for georgian refugees .\nxavier rolet , ceo of london stock exchange group believed tbc bank\u2019s listing demonstrated london ' s ability to finance ambitious , growing companies from around the world .\ntbc bank announces competition for jazz bands . both young and experienced jazzmen are welcome to participate . winner band will be revealed by competent jury . . .\ntbc bank is the most interesting and diverse . among the news broadcasted in media\ncity - library\n- free electronic libraries at 300 places of tbilisi , project\nwrite in georgian\nand\npirosmani renovation\nprojects are worth mentioning . all of them were implemented with financial support of tbc bank .\n\u201cwe\u2019re delighted to welcome tbc bank to our markets today . its listing demonstrates once again london\u2019s ability to finance ambitious , growing companies from around the world . tbc bank\u2019s listing also clearly shows that georgian companies can attract the world\u2019s largest investors and international visibility without compromising their ability to develop a domestic shareholder base . \u201d\nq . one of the reasons cited for the recent fluctuation of the currency has been the purchase of bank republic by tbc bank . would you agree with the opinion and what other impacts will this deal have on georgian banking sector ?\nmike taylor , ebrd director , head of financial institutions in the south and eastern mediterranean and caucasus , said : \u201ctbc bank is a success story and the ebrd is proud to be a part of it . the bank\u2019s strong progress allows us now to reduce our role . however , we retain a stake which not only expresses our ongoing commitment to the bank , but will also allow us to continue to be actively involved in its further development . supporting tbc bank to realise its potential will boost the georgian economy and benefit the bank\u2019s customers . \u201d\nin february , the international finance corporation ( ifc ) provided a usd 3 million line of credit to tbc bank for financing small and medium - sized enterprises .\nthe proposed new sme credit line is aimed to enable tbc bank to increase its medium - term lending to the small and medium sized enterprise sector in georgia .\nin connection with georgian lari devaluation , tbc bank has done systematic analyses of risk and enforced new procedures of loan approval . each customer ' s . . .\non january 20 , tbc bank has revealed winners of money transfers . 5000 gel have won : zviad adeishvili svetlana melnichuk zaza davitadze lali shalikiani sophiko . . .\nduring 2006 - 2008 , tbc bank head office has hosted more than 300 cultural events attended by thousands of people and contributing to the popularization of georgian art .\nmr . shagidze became deputy ceo and chief financial officer of jsc tbc bank and was appointed to the bank management board in 2010 . from 2011 until its merger with jsc tbc bank in 2015 , he served as a member of the supervisory board of bank constanta . giorgi also is a board member of the georgian stock exchange . prior to joining jsc tbc bank , giorgi acted as a global operations executive for barclays bank plc between 2008 and 2010 . in his earlier career , giorgi worked at the agro industrial bank of georgia at various positions including as the head of the credit investment department and head of international payments between 1996 and 2001 . between 2001 and 2005 , he worked at tbiluniversalbank , where he held the positions of ceo , deputy ceo , and head of it and branch manager . in 2005 , he became director of the distribution channels division at bank of georgia before becoming deputy ceo of peoples bank of georgia in 2005 .\n2008 \u2013 constanta received the license from the national bank of georgia ( nbg ) to conduct commercial banking operations under the brand new name jsc constanta bank .\non august 13 , tbc bank established a charitable organization\ntbc foundation\nwith an initial donation of gel 5 million in order to support victims of the 2008 armed conflict . this was the largest social investment by a georgian company to date .\nin the years of 2006 and 2007 , tbc bank was funding the canteen in vazisubani district where socially vulnerable pensioners were offered free meals . the bank was allocating monthly grants for operating the canteen where hundreds of vulnerable pensioners were served dinners .\npm garibahsvili welcomed tbc bank\u2019s initial public offering and said :\nthe success of the transaction repeatedly proves investors are convinced that georgia is a stable and predictable market\u201d .\non may 26 , international finance corporation ( ifc ) and german investment and development company ( deg ) became the shareholders of tbc bank , with 10 % each .\naccording to an announcement from the publications , 130 submissions from 63 countries were considered for the awards by 15 private banking industry experts . tbc bank was . . .\nthe project started in february 2006 . the student whose bachelor\u2019s course would be funded by tbc bank was selected on the basis of an interview and contest in september .\nover the year , tbc bank attracted foreign investment totaling to usd 206 million from foreign markets , including the following international financial institutions : deg , fmo , merrill lynch , rosemount , otp , banco internacional , ebrd , opic , citi bank .\nq . tbc bank is a growing financial institution . by acquiring bank republic , you have become the market leader in the georgian market . you have also recently made an acquisition in the insurance sector . are these developments connected to premium listing ?\nin june , coopers & lybrand conducted the first international audit of the bank .\ntbc leasing represents 1 . 29 % of total consolidated assets of tbc bank as at q3 2014 . tbc bank does not believe that the financial impact of the transaction is significant : tbc group total equity will decrease by gel 707 thousand , mainly due to the decrease in minority interest ( gel 665 thousand ) , retained earnings will decrease by gel 115 thousand and profit attributable to tbc shareholders will increase by gel 73 thousand , resulting in a small positive effect on roe . the increased investment amount will be deducted from tier 1 capital , reducing the capital adequacy ratio by approximately 0 . 002 % .\ntbc bank acquired 80 % of bank constanta in 2011 and became 100 % owner in 2014 . tbc believes that the microfinance segment in georgia is under - penetrated and has the potential for significant growth . the bank aims to attract an important new client base in the short term , both in terms of deposits and micro lending , as reflected in the increase in microbanking loans and deposits in the third quarter of 2014 .\nthe black sea trade and development bank ( bstdb ) will increase the availability of financing to private businesses in georgia with a usd 4 million facility to jcb tbc leasing .\na press conference dedicated to the 9th annual black sea jazz festival was held today at tbc bank . during the conference , the batumi jazz festival program was . . .\ntbc bank announced the start of the literary competition saba . writers , translators and publishers can already submit their works to the competition . for this they have . . .\ntbc bank , the largest bank in georgia by retail deposits , raised $ 239 million usd ( 400 million gel ) at its initial public offering ( ipo ) , giving it a market value of $ 640 million ( 1 . 13 billion gel ) .\non february 26 , tbc bank opened its new tbilisi head office in a unique historical building constructed at the beginning of the 20th century . the bank spent usd 6 million on renovating the new hq that is listed among the city ' s architectural monuments .\na senior loan of up to usd 3 million and investment to acquire tbc leasing shares .\non may 8 , tbc bank co - founded the georgian pension and insurance holding ( gpi holding ) , the first insurance company in georgia to offer its clients pension insurance .\nin november , the netherlands development financial company ( fmo ) and tbc bank reached the agreement on allocation of a line of credit worth usd 10 million for 5 years term .\ninternational ranking agency moody ' s upgraded tbc bank ' s long term deposit in foreign currency rating by two notches from b3 to b1 and assigned a\nstable\noutlook .\n\u201cwith its excellent outreach to the efse\u2019s final target group of mses , tbc bank ideally complements our network of partner lending institutions , \u201d says monika beck , chairperson of the board of efse . \u201cwe are confident , that tbc bank , especially with its strong rural presence , will make an important contribution to providing additional financing to mses in georgia . \u201d\nlondon stock exchange today welcomes tbc bank to the main market following its listing of global depositary receipts ( gdrs ) . the company , the largest bank in georgia by retail deposits , raised $ 239m at ipo , giving it a market value of $ 640m .\nconcept has been implemented in two of the bank\u2019s branches , two more to follow .\ntbc bank will support of winter resorts development company in the frame of 5 years partnership . the partnership aims creating innovative systems of payment and development of infrastructure on the winter resorts .\nthe winner of tbc bank ' s internet and mobile banking lottery ' s super prize - an apartment in gudauri - is giorgi chaligava . ten lucky lottery winners won . . .\ntoday , 17th of december , tbc bank announced the winners of the second raffle . three main prizes went to : iphone6 - giorgi kukhalashvili ipad mini 2 - irakli . . .\ntbc bank has announced the first 100 winners of internet and mobile banking campaign ! participate in our campaign and win the next 100 prizes ! do not miss the chance . . .\ntbc bank is now offering something new for ipad holders ! now you can use georgia ' s first internet banking application for ipads . this new service will help you . . .\ntbc bank kicked - off the 2013 saba literary competition . however , this year ' s competition\u2013 in its 11th year\u2013 offers some new changes . the competition is now . . .\naccording to global banking & finance review tbc leasing is the best leasing company 2015 in georgia .\nthanks for using tbc bank app ! in the latest update we\u2019ve fixed the compatibility issue for users with older ios versions in case you missed our previous update , here are the goodies wrapped up in tbc bank 2 . 7 . 7 : \u2022 exchange rates page will display special rate for mobile banking users ; \u2022 beneficiary name will be automatically filled in when you enter account number of tbc bank customer in external transfers page ; \u2022 now you can see the most popular templates using 3d touch technology by harder click on the application icon \u2022 minor bugs fixed ;\na presentation of the joint project of tbc bank and lisi development took place on the premises of lisi veranda , a suburb near lisi lake . this is a new mortgage . . .\nmoney does not favor adventures ! open deposit in tbc bank , get lottery ticket and win : apple prizes : macbook air , ipad mini , iphone 5c samsung galaxy note . . .\ntbc bank promises to actively continue to support csr projects throughout 2017 , and , as mamuka khazaradze noted , will regularly report to the public , thus ensuring the transparency of the process .\ntbc recently announced it completed the legal and operational process of merging with bank constanta . the acquisition in 2011 was a milestone event for tbc that granted the latter a powerful growth catalyst . the full merger of the two banks under a common brand and the alignment of their product offerings and customer care practices should bring more synergies in 2015 and beyond . the completion of the merger clearly shows the bank is delivering on its promises in a timely manner . the full integration was expected and our current valuation already accounts for the positive effects . we maintain our positive outlook on the bank post - merger and maintain our buy recommendation on tbc bank stock .\nthe bank of georgia renewed their support for cnf\u2019s work in borjomi - kharagauli national park ( bknp ) in georgia . this latest grant makes the bank of georgia our largest corporate \u2026\nthe european fund for southeast europe ( efse ) and tbc bank georgia will be partners in supporting access to finance for micro and small enterprises ( mses ) and agricultural producers in the rural areas of georgia , thus significantly contributing towards the development of this key sector of the country\u2019s economy . the efse is providing the bank with a usd 15 million subordinated loan , which will strengthen tbc\u2019s capitalisation and support further growth in line with the bank\u2019s strong focus on mse lending .\nmr . butskhrikidze joined jsc tbc bank as a senior manager of the credit department in 1993 and was elected as deputy chairman of the bank management board in 1994 . he became chairman of the bank management board in 1996 . since 1998 , he has held the position of ceo of jsc tbc bank and has headed a number of jsc tbc bank ' s committees . vakhtang is also a member of the supervisory boards of the association of banks of georgia and is chairman of the financial committee of the business association of georgia . since 2011 he has also held the position of member of the supervisory board of the partnership fund , georgia . in 2016 , vakhtang joined the visa central & eastern europe , middle east and africa ( cemea ) business council .\non april 16 , the german investment and development company ' s ( deg ) provided a 3 million german frank line of credit to tbc bank for financing small and medium - sized enterprises .\nin december , in cooperation with the international consulting company senteo , tbc bank introduced a completely new type of branch office design to the local market , created in line with modern international standards .\non 11 . 11 . 2015 tbc bank has announced the winners of the first stage internet and mobile banking raffle the winners of the first stage lottery will be awarded with 10 . . .\ntoday , january 17 , tbc bank held its final raffle for internet and mobile banking users . along with other prizes , the final draw revealed the winner of the superprize - . . .\ntbc bank participated in one more educational - social programme which considers coverage of tuition fees of one talented student lacking financial subsistence at one of the most prestigious and expensive universities - esm tbilisi .\nthe strength of tbc ' s franchise is a key driver for the rating affirmation . tbc ranks second ( behind bog ) in terms of size with a market share of 26 % . the acquisition of bank constanta in 2011 further increased its geographic footprint and its reach to smaller retail customers .\nfrom june 19 till august 31 , get tbc primecard and win 2 person trip to your favorite football club ' s match and other prizes . to participate in the competition , buy tbc . . .\non december 19 , tbc bank and ebrd signed an agreement providing a credit line worth 6 million usd . this was the first investment in the georgian commercial sector since the rose revolution in 2003 .\ntbc bank , the efse\u2019s fifth partner lending institution in georgia , will expand the fund\u2019s outreach to its target group of micro and small businesses in the country . through the recent full integration of its micro - lending arm bank constanta , tbc also has a strong presence in the rural areas of georgia with the capacity to offer a wide range of products tailored for the specific needs of mses .\nq . the capital market is still developing in georgia but is still at a fairly basic level . how do you see potential opportunities for development and where does tbc bank sees its role here ?\nrugby is our game \u2013 tbc bank is now the main sponsor of georgia ' s rugby union and national rugby team . this new development was announced at a press conference today , . . .\ntoday , on january 8 , tbc bank has revealed winners of the loans raffle . a winner of our superprize - an orbi appartment - is konstantine makharashvili . to see the list . . .\nif you are looking for gift ideas for your friends and loved ones , gift card might be just the right choice for you . you can select any of the gift cards available in liberty bank branches and service centers and your friend will be able to use it in any of the shops , restaurants or other merchant locations accepting pay cards ( liberty bank and tbc bank pos terminals )\n\u2022 the bank has a reputation of the most desirable employer in the country as its provides the best result - oriented and enthusiastic professionals . the bank is committed to the principles of teamwork ."]}
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( nl ) ( \u2018xchanging\u2019 ) . founded in 1998 , xchanging is an internationally positioned business process outsourcer and back office services provider , with locations in uk , france , germany , the united states and asia . etb is in general a provider for security settlement services we founded in 1999 . the change of control was realized at may 31 / june 1 , 2004 when xchanging took over management control and full operational responsibility for etb .\non dec . 9 , 2015 , csc\u2019s board of directors , along with the board of xchanging , agreed to terms of the recommended transaction under which csc would acquire xchanging at the price of \u00a31 . 90 ( $ 2 . 76 ) per share in cash . on jan . 18 , 2016 , csc announced that acceptances had been received from xchanging shareholders holding approximately 87 percent of the existing issued share capital of xchanging .\napril 2 , 2010 . cambridge university training session during tideaway week . the 156th xchanging university boat race .\nxchanging plc , a uk\u2013based provider of business process outsourcing services to the insurance and financial market sectors , through its wholly\u2013owned subsidiary , xchanging ( mauritius ) limited , has acquired a 75 % stake in cambridge solutions limited .\nxchanging leveraged pega 7 to create netsett , a central accounting and net settlement service for the global insurance market . with pega , xchanging improved operational efficiencies for their customers in cash allocation , reconciliation and policy administration by 50 % . pega\u2019s automation enables xchanging to auto - match and process millions of transactions in seconds . xchanging also offer their customers the flexibility of running applications on premise , on the pega cloud or a combination the two .\nlondon , uk , saturday 7th april 2012 . the xchanging oxford & cambridge university boat race on the thames .\nthe xchanging boat race , oxford vs cambridge university , the thames river , london , uk . 26 march 2011\nlondon , uk , saturday 7th april 2012 . the xchanging oxford & cambridge university boat race on the thames .\nxchanging draws strength and inspiration from the determined example of the oxford and cambridge crews , \u201d he added . \u201cwe expect the 2010 xchanging boat race to be another compelling sporting battle and wish both crews all the best .\nxchanging\u2019s application services span the entire product lifecycle and provide mission - critical business applications for running real - time operations .\nlondon , uk , saturday 7th april 2012 . . the xchanging oxford & cambridge university boat race on the thames .\nin just 10 years , xchanging has become a global business processing company with blue - chip customers in 42 countries . it now employs over 8 , 400 people in nine countries . xchanging recently opened a new us headquarters in chicago .\nxchanging level 9 , tower 3 , avenue 7 , no . 8 , jalan kerinchi , 59200 , kuala lumpur , malaysia\ni applied online . the process took 4 days . i interviewed at xchanging ( newmarket , nh ) in january 2011 .\nin 2001 lloyd ' s and the international underwriting association ( iua ) created partnerships with xchanging . xchanging ins - sure services ( xis ) saw the creation of a single\nbureau\nfor both the lloyd ' s and companies markets for premium and policy processing services . xchanging claims service ( xcs ) provides claims services processing services for the lloyd ' s market .\nxchanging\u2018s status as a leading provider of outsourced services gives them an advantage in the competitive world of bpo . however , xchanging realised that enhancing this status further to achieve \u2018operational excellence\u2019 could be a defining factor in the future success of their organisation .\nfrom today , the race that traces its history back more than 180 years will be known as the xchanging boat race .\nxchanging ' s application services partner with customers to deliver transformational business results leveraging the latest technology , industry insight and domain expertise .\nthe combination of csc and xchanging is the culmination of a due diligence process that began in november 2015 , the company said .\ni applied through an employee referral . the process took 2 days . i interviewed at xchanging ( bengaluru ) in april 2011 .\ncontact our xchanging experts to know more about how we can help you stimulate growth in your business and manage the market complexity .\nmaoris and morris men battle it out in a manner akin to the traditional stick dance at the xchanging university boat race 2012 .\nxchanging would offer csc a newly modernized suite of insurance platforms , which are well established with the largest insurers , managing agents and brokers . in addition , xchanging is a strong provider of business process services business providing efficient , centralized operations to london market participants .\ncommenting on xchanging\u2019s new sponsorship commitment , robert gillespie , chairman of the boat race company limited ( brcl ) , organisers of the race , said :\nwe are delighted that xchanging wishes to identify so closely with the event and invest in its future .\ncsc , the tysons , va . - based technology solutions and services provider , announced it has completed the acquisition of xchanging plc .\n\u201d ) in respect of a total of 116 , 663 , 891 xchanging shares , representing approximately 47 . 07 per cent . of the existing ordinary share capital of xchanging in issue on 22 december 2015 ( being the latest practicable date prior to this announcement ) .\nlondon , uk , saturday 7th april 2012 . the trophy arrived at the xchanging oxford & cambridge university boat race on the thames .\nlondon , uk , saturday 7th april 2012 . . the trophy at the xchanging oxford & cambridge university boat race on the thames .\nin addition to the insurance sector , csc sees opportunities to leverage xchanging\u2019s capabilities in other areas , such as wealth management outsourcing services and infrastructure and applications . csc will also assess xchanging\u2019s other businesses to see how they might add value to csc\u2019s existing offerings and customer relationships .\nthe offer being announced today comes after a period of due diligence undertaken on xchanging by csc that began on nov . 12 , 2015 .\noutsourcing company xchanging has signed a \u20ac400m ( \u00a3270m ) deal with allianz global investors to provide back office services to its fund managers in germany .\nif you have forgotten your password use the forgotten password link on the online employer services login page , or contact xchanging on 1800 802 200 .\nxchanging wants to be regarded as the best provider in its chosen markets by delivering services that are recognised for outstanding quality , reliability and innovation .\noperations salaries at xchanging can range from $ 96 , 199 - $ 103 , 834 . this estimate is based upon 1 xchanging operations salary report ( s ) provided by employees or estimated based upon statistical methods . see all operations salaries to learn how this stacks up in the market .\naom is now embedded in the culture of the uk bps service centre teams at xchanging , and the certification programme and appointed aom champions will help to make sure it remains so in the future . aom will continue to bring xchanging closer to their goal of achieving and maintaining operational excellence .\nthe new centre in shimoga will be xchanging\u2019s fourth major processing centre in india . xchanging employs over 3 , 400 people in india and has three of its top ten global processing hubs in bangalore , gurgaon and chennai . the company set foot in india in the year 2003 and has since then significantly expanded its operations in the country . in 2008 xchanging announced the acquisition of cambridge solutions limited , listed on the indian stock exchanges .\nxchanging branding will feature prominently on a new event logo displayed on the tideway course and at the start in putney and the finish at mortlake .\nfollowing the acquisition of the 9 . 99 per cent . shareholding in xchanging , csc bidco holds shares in , and has irrevocable undertakings , other commitments and a letter of intent to accept the offer in respect of , a total of 141 , 424 , 246 xchanging shares , representing approximately 57 . 06 per cent . of the existing ordinary share capital of xchanging in issue on 22 december 2015 ( being the latest practicable date prior to this announcement ) .\nnews of the deal pushed the shares up 10pc on the back of speculation that other fund managers would follow suit and outsource their account processing to xchanging .\nhe would not say whether xchanging were paying extra money to have their name emblazoned across the event , but the move will certainly entrench the commercial relationship .\ndeep domain expertise and leadership within the london insurance market , where xchanging \u201chas been recognized as the number one provider of services and technology since 2001 . \u201d\n\u201cwe are delighted to have the xchanging team join csc to create a dynamic technology leader , \u201d said mike lawrie , csc\u2019s chairman , president and ceo .\nxchanging brings innovation , thought leadership and passion to its customers\u2019 businesses so as to enhance performance and value . our values are embedded into everything we do .\nxchanging ' s revenue was reported to be \u00a3440 . 20 m in fy , 2015 which is a 23 . 2 % decrease from the previous period .\nlondon , uk , saturday 7th april 2012 . the cambridge rowing team ( pictured ) at the xchanging oxford & cambridge university boat race on the thames .\nlondon , uk , saturday 7th april 2012 . the cambridge rowing team ( pictured ) at the xchanging oxford & cambridge university boat race on the thames .\nchicago - december 18 , 2013 - xchanging , the business process , procurement and technology services provider , today announced that its procurement arm , xchanging procurement services , currently the third largest procurement services provider globally , will cap a record growth year in north america with five new customer wins throughout q3 and q4 alone .\ndeutsche bank has sold a majority 51 % stake in its back office outsourcing subsidiary , the european transaction bank ( etb ) , to london - based xchanging .\nlondon - based xchanging provides technology - enabled business solutions to organizations in global insurance and financial services , healthcare , manufacturing , real estate and the public sector .\ni applied through an employee referral . the process took 4 + weeks . i interviewed at xchanging ( london , england ( uk ) ) in june 2014 .\nthe 2010 xchanging boat race will be staged at 16 : 30 on saturday , 3 april and screened live on bbc 1 within a two - hour programme .\n\u201cthe addition of xchanging is another step toward our goal of becoming a leader in the key geographies and markets we serve , \u201d he added . \u201cxchanging\u2019s people and offerings portfolio are a complement to csc\u2019s existing business , which will allow us to demonstrate our commitment to areas such as the london market and the commercial insurance industry . \u201d\nthe exchange has received the disclosure under regulation 29 ( 2 ) of sebi ( substantial acquisition of shares & takeovers ) regulations , 2011 for xchanging technology services india .\nxchanging are leaders in the provision of business process outsourcing ( bpo ) , technology and procurement services . business process services ( bps ) is a division of xchanging\u2019s bpo function that provides the insurance sector with a world - class back - office service in policy and claims administration from its service centres in both the uk and india .\nthis is the first processing centre being set up by xchanging in a tier - iii town in india , shimoga , home district of chief minister b s yeddyurappa .\nphil fersht , founder and ceo of hfs research , said : \u201cxchanging has consistently demonstrated strong innovation and execution capabilities to be a worthy high performer in procurement service delivery . during our exhaustive blueprint process , clients cited xchanging ' s continuation improvement methodology and ability to incorporate customer feedback as particular differentiators . in addition , xchanging is bringing its clients significant technology value to the table with its proprietary bpaas procurement platform , which has demonstrated strong analytics and mobility delivery to enhance procurement service quality and effectiveness .\nplease be aware that addresses , electronic addresses and certain information provided by xchanging shareholders , persons with information rights and other relevant persons for the receipt of communications from xchanging may be provided to csc bidco during the offer period as requested under section 4 of appendix 4 of the code to comply with rule 2 . 12 ( c ) .\ndescribing how the arrangement with xchanging will work , aon said : \u201ccambridge solutions ltd . , a leading offshore process and technology skills company , is the incumbent off - shore service provider to aon uk for claims processing . cambridge continues to be the exclusive supplier and will expand the offshore services it provides to the new xchanging / aon partnership .\nhowever , with immediate effect , it will be known as the xchanging boat race after the business services company which has been backing the event for the past four years .\nchief minister of karnataka , mr . bs yeddyurappa stated , \u201centry of a multi - national in shimoga is an indication of the potential of tier 2 and tier 3 cities of karnataka . xchanging\u2019s association in joint development of the sez it park at shimoga would usher in it penetration in tier 2 and tier 3 cities . i congratulate xchanging for this initiative\u201d .\nfalls church , va . , december 9 , 2015 - - computer sciences corporation ( nyse : csc ) and xchanging plc . ( \u201c xchanging \u201d ) today announced that the boards of each company have agreed to terms of a recommended transaction under which csc ( through a uk subsidiary ) would acquire xchanging at a price of \u00a31 . 90 per share in cash , implying an equity value of \u00a3480 million , or approximately us $ 720 million . the acquisition is expected to close in the next six months pending receipt of regulatory approvals .\nxchanging , the outsourcing specialist that provides back office support for organisations such as bae systems , is planning to go public through a stock market flotation that could value it at \u00a31bn .\nwe are pleased and honoured to assume title sponsorship of an event that typifies the best of sportsmanship and competitive intensity ,\nsaid david andrews , founder and ceo of xchanging .\nadditionally this year , xchanging made a major strategic hire , appointing former ibm global process services senior leader , marie meliksetian , as its managing director , procurement services for xchanging north america . the move has contributed to the company\u2019s emergence as a strong player in the north american procurement services market through the aforementioned customer growth , acquisition and strategic partnerships . further evidence of this is xchanging\u2019s designation by everest group as a \u201cpo star performer\u201d for the second year in a row and its placement in the leaders quadrant of everest\u2019s peak matrix for the first time .\nits model is to spin off a company ' s back office and hr processing into a separate entity . xchanging then buys a 51pc stake in the newco and the company holds 49pc .\nworking with internal partners from the wider xchanging group and best in breed third party software providers , we have developed a suite of technology enabled solutions to meet market needs . these include :\n\u201ccsc leads clients on their digital transformation journeys , \u201d said mike lawrie , csc\u2019s president and ceo . \u201cxchanging\u2019s capabilities and experience in the commercial insurance market would complement csc\u2019s global insurance presence in software , outsourcing and services . i look forward to welcoming xchanging to the csc family as we continue to grow our insurance business and invest in our differentiated next - generation solutions . \u201d\nxchanging is a global provider of technology enabled business services with an expertise in insurance . they manage the bureau service for lloyds of london which controls more than \u00a330bn of annual premiums globally . in order to keep up with the increasing volume and complexity of claims and premium processing , xchanging needed a solution that improved efficiency and regulatory compliance while enabling tighter controls on client money and capital .\nxchanging identified that in order to make these improvements , they needed to work with an independent partner who would understand the needs and goals of their business . xchanging evaluated several potential business partners before deciding to join forces with activeops , an organisation with whom they had been working for a number of years and whose best\u2011practice methods and processes were already being applied in certain areas of their organisation . xchanging\u2019s first - hand experience of working with activeops , together with the activeops extensive experience and excellent reputation in the field of professional operations management , formed the basis for their choice of partner .\nbusiness processing specialist xchanging plc ( lon : xch ) has snapped up data integration ltd , a privately owned provider of security and communications technology for up to \u00a39 million . uk based data integration , which generated revenues of \u00a314 . 5 million in the year ending 31 march 2010 , was already part of ftse 250 constituent xchanging\u2019s preferred partner network . the company offers a range of network security solutions to both the public and private sector .\nwe see an exciting future for us together as bpo services are increasingly delivered through cloud computing - based technologies . xchanging and di have already created this electronic managed service for claims handling with the london insurance market - a leading example of the power of new generation technologies in business processing , \u201d david andrews , ceo of xchanging said .\nxchanging solutions ltd . , ground floor , cybertech house , j . b . sawant marg , wagle estate , plot no . b 63 - 65 road no 21 / 34 , thane 400 604\nxchanging ceo david andrews , who is part of british prime minister david cameron ' s business delegation to india , and chief minister b . s . yeddyurappa were present when the mou was signed .\n/ var / www / vhosts / xchanging . prod - mid - euw3 . investis . com / httpdocs / modules / php / php . module ( 80 ) : eval ( ) ' d code\nthe combination represents an attractive opportunity to combine csc\u2019s global scope in insurance , business process outsourcing ( bpo ) and it services with xchanging\u2019s specific expertise and leading software products that support the commercial insurance industry .\ncambridge and oxford today unveiled the line - ups they intend to contest this year ' s boat race , sponsored by xchanging , and due to take place on april 7th , at 4 . 30pm .\ndavid mead , group operations director , aon limited , commented : \u201cour strategy at aon is the realignment of our business more closely around our client needs and core areas of expertise . by partnering with xchanging , we will improve the overall client experience , delivering greater levels of service and efficiency , while offering our transferring employees the opportunity to work with xchanging , a world - class business processing services company . \u201d\nxchanging procurement services also expanded into new vertical industries in 2013 , winning its first customer in the utility sector , and was able to extend contracts with several notable clients , including its largest in north america .\nxchanging , a csc company that provides insurance and business process , and technologies around data integration , insurance software , infrastructure management , and more , looked to improve its internal processes with a change of technology .\none of the four executive directors of xchanging etb gmbh is an employee of deutsche bank group ( a supervisory board does not yet exist at xchanging etb gmbh ) . additionally , one member of the supervisory board of etb is an employee of ours . furthermore , two members of the management board of etb were members of the management board of etb prior to the change of control when it was our wholly - owned subsidiary .\nat xchanging , we leverage our technology capabilities , our ip assets and our proprietary work flow management tools , thus enabling standardization , automation and process rethink , to drive operational efficiencies and value for our customer\u2019s needs .\npresent at the contract signing were the honourable chief minister of karnataka , mr . bs yeddyurappa and mr . david andrews , ceo xchanging who is part of the british prime minister david cameron\u2019s business delegation to india .\nthe company set foot in india in the year 2003 and has since then significantly expanded its operations in the country . in 2008 xchanging announced the acquisition of cambridge solutions limited , listed on the indian stock exchanges .\nwith little more than two months to go to the 153rd boat race , the third and last to be sponsored by xchanging , the cambridge training regime is in full swing and final crew selection is rapidly approaching .\nby providing the right services at the right time , xchanging gives injured workers the confidence that they are being well cared for . in turn , this gives employers the confidence that they comply with legal and regulatory obligations .\naon said the goal of the arrangement is to \u201cfocus on its core areas of expertise and deliver differentiated levels of service to its clients . the initiative further demonstrates aon\u2019s and xchanging\u2019s status as leaders in london market reform . \u201d\nafter five years as presenting sponsor of the annual oxford and cambridge university boat race , xchanging plc - the global business processing company - has become the first title sponsor of the event ahead of the 156th race next april .\nthe services xchanging provide are tailored to accommodate our customer\u2019s appetite for delegation with agile processes , service levels and referral limits . contractual obligations are met through the breadth and depth across our versatile workforce allowing for surge and seasonal peaks .\nxchanging plc provides a range of complex industry specific processing services to the insurance and financial markets , as well as procurement , finance and accounting , human resources and technology infrastructure services to customers across industries . the company . . .\nxchanging\u2019s domain experts work closely with customers across sectors , using innovative technology to transform complex back and middle office processes . by managing this complexity within their businesses ; we give cxos the freedom to simply focus on growing their business .\nbangalore : the uk - based xchanging plc signed an agreement with the karnataka government to establish a bpo centre in shimoga , which should be seen as a result of british prime minister david cameron ' s ongoing visit to bangalore .\nthe arrangements with etb ( under the control of xchanging ) include a 12 - year service agreement . this agreement is aimed to reduce our costs for the agreed security settlement services while maintaining control over services provided as well as the desired quality and performance . it also ensures significant investments of xchanging in order to enhance processes and etb\u2019s service delivery platform for additional new clients . in return for the services received , we provide services such as human resource , controlling , audit and corporate security to etb , as we did before the transfer . the volume of services received from etb in 2004 amounted to \u20ac 130 million while the volume of services provided to etb in 2004 amounted to \u20ac 43 million . we account for our investment in xchanging etb gmbh under the equity method . currently the group intends to sell a 5 % stake in xchanging etb gmbh to a client of etb , who uses their services to a larger extent .\nthe results from the activeops initial review of operations management capability in xchanging\u2019s uk bps service centres showed that some areas were more mature than others . now that aom has been embraced across the entire uk bps operation , all of these centres are enjoying a more consistent way of working . to ensure that this consistency is maintained , xchanging have appointed three internal \u2018aom champions\u2019 , who\u2014in their capacity as \u2018experts\u2019 in aom\u2014support other team leaders and assist with the training of new staff .\nthe receipt of cash pursuant to the offer by a us holder of xchanging shares may be a taxable transaction for us federal income tax purposes and under applicable us state and local , as well as foreign and other , tax laws .\nunder this , xchanging will build a state - of - the - art business processing center , that will initially support a capacity of of 1 , 000 people and could scale up to to a 2 , 000 - seat center .\nthe 2011 xchanging boat race later this month will pit an oxford boat composed largely of british students with an impressive rowing pedigree against a slightly older , multi - national cambridge eight that includes three returning blues from last year\u2019s epic encounter .\neach us shareholder of xchanging is urged to consult with his , her or its independent professional adviser regarding any acceptance of the offer including , without limitation , to consider the tax consequences associated with such holder ' s acceptance of the offer .\nyou can view the entire list of company locations such as registered office , branch office , head office , corporate office , regional offices , overseas office , factory , plants , and training centers etc . with details for xchanging solutions ltd .\nthe new low - carbon bpo unit in shimoga will be its fourth major processing center in india . xchanging employs over 3 , 400 people in india and has three of its top ten global processing hubs in bangalore , gurgaon and chennai .\nxchanging chief executive david andrew , who signed the agreement with the karnataka government owned electronics development corporation ( keonics ) managing director harikumar jha in the presence of yeddyurappa , said his firm was one of the top 200 companies in the uk .\n\u201ccsc and xchanging together will create a leader in technology and business process services for the global insurance industry , significantly expanding csc\u2019s market coverage and enhancing the range of services to clients of both companies , \u201d according to a statement issued by csc .\nbangalore , india : britain\u2019s xchanging plc has signed an agreement with the government of karnataka to lease and jointly develop six acres of land in a new sez that is being developed in shimoga \u2014 a tier 3 town north - west of bangalore .\nlondon , 06 december 2012 : xuber , xchanging \u2019s newly re - launched insurance software business , has been appointed by marsh , a global leader in insurance broking and risk management , to provide xuber\u2019s brokasure software to more than 1100 users around the world .\nfind out more numerous additional insights into corporate strategic sourcing and procurement trends and technology , as well as areas for investment in 2015 and beyond , were revealed by the survey . to view the complete results , email your request to : xchanging @ urltoken .\nxchanging provides procurement , accounting , human resources and technology services across industries . these include banking , insurance , manufacturing , retail and real estate among others . we combine functional expertise with deep industry domain knowledge to provide industry - specific outcomes for our customers .\nother highlights in 2013 include xchanging\u2019s acquisition of chicago - based marketmaker4 , a next generation esourcing software provider , which significantly strengthened the company\u2019s technology offering . xchanging also recently announced a strategic partnership with sdi international , a long - standing player in the supplier diversity and women - owned business segment , and the largest latina - owned firm in the u . s . the partnership creates a joint , end - to - end procurement solution to drive sustainable cost savings , enhanced efficiencies and full category management capabilities for customers .\nxchanging strongly believes in the benefits of having close working relationships with our customers as well as with legal and other experts . our fundamental objective is to provide efficient , cost effective , proactive and professional claims handling and claims related services on behalf of our customers .\nxchanging is a provider of technology - enabled business processing , technology and procurement services internationally to customers across many industry sectors . listed on the london stock exchange ( lse : xch ) we have over 7 , 200 employees in 10 countries , providing services to . . .\n\u201cindia is the undoubted global bpo powerhouse , \u201d added mr . david andrews , ceo xchanging . \u201ctoday more than one - third of xchanging\u2019s workforce is indian , complementing our strength in the uk , germany and the usa . we have invested in india for the engineering excellence that the country has to offer and the opportunities that exist in this fast growing economy . shimoga is a landmark project . it paves the way to the yet untapped semi - urban potential of india . we are grateful to the government of karnataka for their support\u201d he said .\nwhat we are xuber is an international software house that has been a trusted provider of innovative specialist commercial insurance software , end - to - end , for over 30 years . xuber forms part of xchanging plc , the business process , procurement and technology services provider and integrator .\nbangalore , 28 july 2010 \u2013 xchanging plc ( lse : xch ) , one of the largest and fastest growing global business processors , has today signed an agreement with the state government of karnataka to lease and jointly develop six acres of land in a new sez that is being developed in shimoga \u2013 a tier 3 town north - west of bangalore . xchanging will build a state - of - the - art processing centre on this land , making it one of the first multinational companies to set up a centre in a tier 3 location in india .\nxchanging is one of the largest and fastest growing business processors . with a wide range of multinational customers in 42 countries and employing over 8 , 000 people , we are a truly global company . our aim is simply to provide business processing services better , cheaper and faster .\nno design aspect was left unturned in order to deliver the most energy efficient building possible for xchanging ; high thermal mass , minimised internal loads , and cool landscaping minimising the heat island effect enabled the design team to create a building which reduces the operating costs by 25 % .\ncommenting on the integration , jamie macgregor , senior vice president , global insurance at celent , a research and management consulting firm focused on the application of it in the global financial services industry , said : \u201cthe addition of xchanging strengthens csc\u2019s insurance footprint where , according to celent\u2019s own data , it is the largest provider of core insurance solutions globally . for xchanging clients , csc brings with it a whole new set of capabilities and skills relevant to its own segment of the market , in areas such as digital transformation , cloud orchestration and broader technology services . \u201d\nthe availability of the offer to xchanging shareholders who are not resident in the united kingdom may be affected by the laws of the relevant jurisdictions in which they are resident . persons who are not resident in the united kingdom should inform themselves of , and observe , any applicable requirements .\nthe availability of the offer to xchanging shareholders who are not resident in the united kingdom may be affected by the laws of the relevant jurisdictions in which they are resident . persons who are not resident in the united kingdom should inform themselves of , and observe , any applicable requirements .\nlisted on the london stock exchange in 2007 , the company is in the ftse250 , the index of mid - capitalised companies traded on the london stock exchange . xchanging is also a member of the ftse4good index which measures the performance of companies that meet globally recognised corporate responsibility standards .\nin business , as in life , you are what you consume . xchanging procurement improves the consumption of things necessary for the life of your business . what to buy , when , and how much . across large organisations , buying decisions involve more than reducing the cost of existing purchases .\nwith the acquisition of xchanging , csc will be at the heart of the insurance industry\u2019s digital transformation . the acquisition is a cornerstone of the company\u2019s strategy to lead clients on their digital journey with next - generation it offerings . that strategy leverages partners , industry software and deep domain expertise .\nclive buesnel , executive director at xchanging , said of the deal , \u201caon is a very important and exciting win for xchanging . it\u2019s a great partnership and a landmark for us , aon and the industry . it optimizes the value chain and as a result we will be able to transform the way business processing is done in the london market , thereby strengthening london\u2019s competitiveness in an increasingly global insurance market . we are absolutely delighted to be providing processing services for yet another premier global brand , adding aon to our portfolio of long - term partners who , like aon , are all leaders in their industries . \u201d\naon\u2019s deal with xchanging , which had been anticipated , is a breakthrough in the sense that the world\u2019s second largest brokerage and risk management provider is now firmly committed to full electronic integration of its london market processing operations . the company first announced its decision earlier this year ( see ij website june 23 ) .\nxchanging teams drive innovation and transformation for its customer\u2019s processes by leveraging our proprietary process excellence methodology \u201cnextstep\u201d which incorporates quality during the transition and operations phase through a series of processes . it covers the entire lifecycle of a bpo migration and operation , starting from initial contacts with customers through the operations management and deliveries .\ntier - iii city shimoga is set to become a business process outsourcing ( bpo ) hub with the state government on wednesday entering into a memorandum of understanding with the u . k . - based global business processor xchanging for building a state - of - the - art high - end business processing centre .\nthe race , which is sponsored by xchanging - the international business processing company - takes place at 5pm on saturday , 26 march on the river thames . it will be broadcast live on bbc one , bbc america and bbc world news , and will be screened in more than 200 countries around the world .\nxchanging first became involved with the race in 2005 and renewed its sponsorship for a further five years in 2008 . since then , the number of countries across the world screening live or recorded highlights of the race has risen by more than 50 to total 153 in 2009 , including china , russia and brazil .\nxchanging offers domain centric business process services across industries . our solutions span across insurance , banking & capital markets , private equity , construction & real estate , manufacturing , retail & distribution , healthcare and public sector verticals that allow us to add value to core operations for some of the leading brands in these sectors .\nspeaking on the shimoga project , british prime minister david cameron said , \u201cmy government is keen to lay the foundations of an enhanced relationship between britain and india for the decades to come , and xchanging has demonstrated here in india what can be achieved by british companies when successfully opening up new markets around the world . \u201d\nchief minister of karnataka , bs yeddyurappa said the entry of a multinational in shimoga is an indication of the potential of tier 2 and tier 3 cities of karnataka . \u201cxchanging\u2019s association in joint development of the sez it park at shimoga would usher in it penetration in tier 2 and tier 3 cities , \u201d he said .\ntapping the potential : chief minister b . s . yeddyurappa and chief executive officer of xchanging david andrews ( right ) at the signing of a memorandum of understanding for building a state - of - the - art high - end business processing centre in shimoga , in bangalore on wednesday . \u2014 photo : k . gopinathan\n\u201cas part of the agreement , more than 500 employees , based primarily in romford , leicester and glasgow , will transfer from aon to xchanging . the partnership agreement is based on xchanging\u2019s unique enterprise partnership model ( a ) approach to the outsourcing , which is designed to handle complexity , minimize any disruption and to start - up with an \u2018as - is\u2019 business as usual for aon , while assuming the delivery risk and ensuring guaranteed savings to aon . the partnership will also leverage the significant talents and capabilities of the transferring employees in order to create a platform to offer market - facing services to the london market and the larger insurance industry . \u201d\nxchanging , which concentrates on the provision of human resources , accounting and administration services , is budgeting for turnover of \u00a3150m this year and expects to see that figure double to \u00a3300m by the end of 2003 with the hoped for award of further large contracts . the company is sitting on a forward order book worth \u00a31 . 6bn .\nchicago , il - - ( marketwired - oct 7 , 2014 ) - xchanging plc , the business process , procurement and technology services provider , today revealed the results of a survey on procurement technology and spending trends , with a key outtake being increased recognition among the c - suite of procurement ' s strategic role for businesses .\nmarie meliksetian , managing director , procurement services for xchanging north america , said : \u201cxchanging procurement services made a strong commitment to growing its business in the u . s . in 2013 , with impressive results . our fast - growing north american customer base and presence in this major market builds on the company\u2019s global position as a top three procurement services provider and extends its successful international track record . our ability to scale - up quickly to fulfil new north american business by growing our domestic team and attracting top industry talent , and by leveraging our extensive global resources , has been compelling to customers . we will continue to aggressively grow our presence in the region going forward . \u201d\ndavid andrews , ceo of xchanging and hari kumar jha , md of keonics , signed the mou in the presence of chief minister b s yeddyurappa and it minister katta subramanya naidu . andrews was among the delegation which accompanied british prime minister david cameron on his visit to india . six acres of land developed by keonics has been handed over to the xchanging for the sez . xchanging provides procurement , accounting , human resources and technology services . the services include banking , insurance , manufacturing , retail and real estate . it has already set up its global processing hubs in bangalore , gurgaon and chennai . the first phase of the centre will be operational in next 10 months . nimish soni , managing director ( india ) of xchanging said the company had set up a finishing school to train graduates on skills required for the bpo . \u201cwe will be hiring local graduates and have already tied up with some colleges to hire fresh graduates\u201d , he said . british prime minister david cameron sent his greeting to the business unit in shimoga . \u201cmy government is keen to lay the foundations of an enhanced relationship between britain and india for the decades to come , and xchanging has demonstrated here in india what can be achieved by british companies when successfully opening up new markets around the world\u201d , he said . it minister katta subramanya naidu said the government will assist the company to expand its operation in shimoga . chief minister yeddyurappa thanked the company for choosing a tier iii city to invest . \u201cthe mou with the uk based company has shown that smaller cities also have potential to attract investments . the government will develop the tier ii and tier iii cities so that more investment is attracted , \u201d he said . dh news service\nthe brief to architects chadwick international was to build a low cost , low carbon workplace for xchanging in the academic city of shimoga , 280kms north west of bangalore . chadwick commissioned buro happold to determine whether a passive design approach could be taken to the building which at that stage had been \u2018right sized\u2019 used their proprietary organisational spacetime modelling\u00ae technique .\nxchanging employs the largest pool of claims professionals within the london insurance market , operating delegated authority services contracts on behalf of lloyd\u2019s managing agents and london market companies , as well as administration and co - ordination . our adjusters have extensive expertise across all lloyd\u2019s risk codes . over 80 % of lloyd\u2019s managing agents have a contract with xcs elective services .\nto see the number of executive teams viewing procurement as strategic nearly double year - on - year is extremely promising ,\nsaid dave bowen , managing director of procurement , xchanging americas , and ceo of mm4 , xchanging ' s esourcing business .\none of the reasons for shifting opinion is the increasing potential to source from new low cost markets , which is creating a compelling opportunity to impact the bottom line . but it ' s more than that . recent , significant advancements in technology and service provider maturity have led to some really eye - popping business cases that make procurement ' s strategic value clearer than ever . we ' re seeing this in practice with customers and prospects .\nin a major step towards bringing electronic processing to the london market , aon limited ( also known as aon u . k . ) , the british division of aon corp . , and xchanging , the london - based business processing services company , have entered into a partnership arrangement with an initial 10 - year service contract , effective sept . 1 .\nthe receipt of cash pursuant to the offer by a us holder of xchanging shares may be a taxable transaction for us federal income tax purposes and under applicable us state and local , as well as foreign and other , tax laws . each us shareholder of xchanging is urged to consult with his , her or its independent professional adviser regarding any acceptance of the offer including , without limitation , to consider the tax consequences associated with such holder ' s acceptance of the offer . furthermore , the payment and settlement procedure with respect to the offer will comply with the relevant united kingdom rules , which differ from the united states payment and settlement procedures , particularly with regard to the date of payment of consideration .\nxchanging offers business process services across finance and accounting ( f & a ) , crm & customer administration and analytics . our industry specific solutions span the real estate , healthcare , financial services , education , telecommunications and logistics verticals . our array of bespoke solutions allow us to add value to core operations for some of the leading brands in these industries .\nresearch from the xchanging london market conference digital survey in 2016 shows that 45 percent of respondents thought their company was only partially equipped with the right management capability and skill set to implement a transformation initiative . furthermore , just under 40 percent felt that a lack of modernisation was a factor making the london market less competitive compared to other insurance hubs , second only to cost .\nxchanging plc provides a range of complex industry specific processing services to the insurance and financial markets , as well as procurement , finance and accounting , human resources and technology infrastructure services to customers across industries . the company has three sectors : insurance , financial markets and business lines . in january 2008 , the company completed the acquisition of mercuris sa , a procurement outsourcing service provider .\nxchanging provides technology - enabled business solutions to the global commercial insurance industry . we bring innovation , thought leadership and passion to its customers ' businesses so as to enhance performance and value . our values are embedded into everything we do . we want to be regarded as the best provider in its chosen markets by delivering services that are recognised for outstanding quality , reliability and innovation .\nwith xchanging\u2019s key position in the london insurance market , we are ideally placed to create and maintain market co - ordination services across a wide range of classes of business , including property , political risks , binding authorities and reinsurance claims . our experience in developing key event protocols , mud maps and amalgamating market intelligence ensures that our client are fully aware of any involvement they have across claims .\nthe offer will be made for securities of an english company with a listing on the london stock exchange , and xchanging shareholders in the united states should be aware that this announcement , the offer document and any other documents relating to the offer have been or will be prepared in accordance with the code and uk disclosure requirements , format and style , all of which differ from those generally applicable in the united states . xchanging ' s financial statements and all financial information that is included in this announcement , or that may be included in the offer document or any other documents relating to the offer , have been or will be prepared in accordance with international financial reporting standards adopted in the european union and may not be comparable to the financial statements or other financial information of us companies .\nsatyen patel , executive vice chairman , cambridge solutions ltd . , added : \u201cwe consider this innovative partnership to be a ground - breaking one . it leverages the complementary strengths of each partner effectively and provides continuity to an established offshore - outsourcing relationship that cambridge solutions ltd . enjoys with aon uk . more importantly , cambridge now looks forward to working with xchanging to service the broader london insurance market . \u201d"]}
{"id": 53910, "summary": [{"text": "algosec is a provider of software for network security policy management , also known as firewall policy management .", "topic": 3}, {"text": "algosec 's products automate the management and enforcement of security policies across firewalls , routers , virtual private networks ( vpns ) , and related security devices .", "topic": 3}, {"text": "enterprises use algosec 's products to manage the configuration of their security systems , identify vulnerabilities , test the systems against their security policies , reduce administrative costs , and ensure compliance to regulations such as pci-dss and sarbanes-oxley . ", "topic": 3}], "title": "algosec", "paragraphs": ["the algosec security management solution comprises algosec businessflow\u00ae , algosec fireflow\u00ae and algosec firewall analyzer .\nthe algosec security management solution comprises algosec businessflow , algosec fireflow and algosec firewall analyzer .\nhear from algosec customers as they describe their real - world experience with the algosec security management suite and how it has improved their operational efficiency and security .\nlogin to the algosec portal to search our knowledgebase for solutions to common issues .\nabout algosec algosec is the market leader for network security policy management . algosec\u2019s\u00ae exclusive technology is optimized for enterprises , msps , auditors and consultants to quantifiably increase their operational effectiveness . more than 600 companies across 40 countries have selected algosec\u2019s products \u2013 algosec firewall analyzer and fireflow\u2122 \u2013 to increase efficiency and reduce costs by intelligently automating what where traditionally manual , time - and labor - intensive tasks surrounding firewall , router and vpn management . learn more at urltoken or visit our blog .\nalgosec is seeking a product manager ( both inbound & outbound ) to join its pm group .\nat algosec we proudly say that we are obsessed with ensuring the complete satisfaction of our customers .\n\u201cof all the products we tested , algosec was the most innovative . \u201d read the network world review here\nfind out what your peers are saying about algosec , tufin , firemon and others in firewall security management .\nmore than 1 , 000 customers around the world , including 15 of the fortune 50 , rely on algosec .\nthe algosec suite is comprised of two fully integrated products , algosec firewall analyzer and algosec fireflow , that together help organizations tackle the complex problem of managing network security policy . algosec firewall analyzer provides automated , non - intrusive audit and analysis of firewalls , routers , vpns and other network devices , allowing operations and security teams to optimize the network security policy , discover risks , and drastically reduce auditing efforts . algosec fireflow automates the policy change management process , cutting as much as 60 % of the time required to process changes while increasing accuracy , visibility and governance .\nalgosec simplifies , automates & orchestrates security policy management to enable enterprise organizations to manage security at the speed of business .\nthis page lists vulnerability statistics for all products of algosec . vulnerability statistics provide a quick overview for security vulnerabilities related to software products of this vendor . you can view products of this vendor or security vulnerabilities related to products of algosec .\nwe ' d love to show you more . please fill in the form below to request a personal demo with an algosec expert\nfor more on how algosec helps migrate and manage security to nsx , check out this prof . avishai wool educational video course : urltoken\nthe algosec security management solution simplifies , automates and orchestrates security policy management to enable you to manage security at the speed of business .\nurltoken is a division of virtual graffiti inc , an authorized algosec partner . copyright \u00a9 2000 . all rights reserved . site terms and privacy policy\n\u201calgosec now does the heavy lifting for us . it allows the engineers to focus more on providing greater levels of security than on process and change .\nalgosec simplifies , automates and orchestrates security policy management to enable enterprise organizations and service providers to manage security at the speed of business . over 1 , 500 of the world\u2019s leading organizations , including 20 of the fortune 50 , rely on algosec to optimize their network security policy throughout its lifecycle , to accelerate application delivery while ensuring security and compliance . algosec is committed to the success of each and every customer , and provides the industry\u2019s only money - back guarantee .\nalgosec seamlessly integrates with all leading brands of traditional and next generation firewalls and cloud security controls , as well as routers , load balancers and web proxies , to deliver unified security policy management across any heterogeneous cloud , sdn or on - premise enterprise network . additional devices can be added via the algosec extension framework .\n\u201cwe found that mitigating issues around firewall rulesets is very resource intensive if you don\u2019t have the right tool , so the roi from algosec stacked up pretty quickly . \u201d\non premise and in the cloud , algosec simplifies and automates network security policy management to make your enterprise more agile , more secure and more compliant \u2013 all the time .\nalgosec ' s firewall analyzer had an intuitive interface and came with predefined standard audit and analysis reports . installation was simple and the program offered a wizard for easy data collection .\nto enable devops and speed up the secure deployment of business applications into production , algosec manages the application connectivity migration process from development through to production . as part of this process , algosec maps , clones and adjusts connectivity for each environment in the application lifecycle , as well as provides advanced monitoring and impact analysis for each stage in the migration process .\nover 1 , 500 of the world\u2019s leading enterprises , spanning 65 countries and every industry vertical , have selected algosec for our unique combination of superior technology and dedication to customer success .\nalgosec has integrated its firewall audit and management analysis and workflow products into an integrated suite , introducing several new features , including automated rule changes , security ratings and firewall object creation . algosec security management suite 6 . 0 includes firewall analyzer , which automates firewall , router and vpn audit and analysis , as well as fireflow , which automates the change control workflow process .\nthe algosec security management solution provides you with visibility into and control over the entire network security policy to mitigate risk and ensure compliance with a wide range of regulatory , industry and corporate standards . leveraging the broadest risk and compliance knowledgebase , the algosec suite assesses your organization\u2019s security policy for risk and compliance gaps across all major firewalls , routers and related security infrastructure . the suite includes :\nthe vision of agile application delivery with devops is shattered as soon as the tiniest firewall or network connectivity change is required . this new post explains how to seamlessly address this gap using algosec with ansible\nthere are three methods for data collection \u2013 a wizard accessed from the administration tab , semi - automated scripts provided by algosec , or doing it manually , which is time consuming and could result in errors .\nwith businessflow , application owners can request connectivity in non - networking terms and businessflow then automatically computes the necessary changes to the underlying firewall and access rules , and generates the relevant change requests in algosec fireflow .\ngetting honest , unbiased , real - life customer feedback is extremely valuable , but not always easy to come by . learn how real enterprise users use algosec\u2019s security management solution , and what they think about it .\nthrough a business - driven approach , the algosec security management solution intelligently automates and orchestrates network security policy management to make enterprise organizations more agile , more secure and more compliant . with algosec , you can automatically discover , map and migrate business application connectivity , proactively analyze risk from the business perspective , tie cyber - attacks to business processes and process network security changes with zero touch \u2013 across any cloud , sdn and on - premise networks .\ngood and bad experience - a case study of the use of algosec fireflow . the good : \u00b7 cut turnaround time on firewall rule changes from weeks to days . \u00b7 improved network visibility via policy discovery , map and traffic simulations . \u00b7 increased accuracy of firewall changes with improved network security . \u00b7 highly improved traceability and accountability in the firewall change process . \u00b7 it is easy to customise algosec fireflow to a quality system . the bad : . . .\nwe tested algosec ' s linux - based firewall analyzer software package , which consists of an analysis engine , collection engine , web server , administrative gui for local and remote administration , and user , policy storage , and syslog databases .\n* traffic simulation queries allow an engineer to simply find all firewalls involved in the path between a source and a destination on a given service . algosec allows an engineer to issue their own traffic simulation query to be tested . . .\nalgosec is seeking for an experienced ux / ui specialist to join our product group and help design the next generation of algosec suite . if you are a creative thinker , team player , great at simplifying complex ideas and well familiar with user experience trends , you belong with us ! this is a full time position for a hands on ux / ui professional to support pm and r & d by delivering wireframes , mockups and screens with both ux definitions and ui design .\nas your data centers and the security infrastructure that protects them continue to grow in size and complexity , so too does your security policy . yet , manually managing complex security polices across devices and operations teams is no longer viable . it\u2019s costly , risky and inefficient , and prevents you from keeping up with the speed of your business . what if you could manage your security policies in a way that ' s simple , automated , and orchestrated ? now you can with algosec . algosec empowers organizations to manage security at the speed of your business . through its application - centric approach , algosec automates and simplifies security policy management across virtual , cloud and physical environments to accelerate application delivery while ensuring security . show less\nwe have requested improvement to vrf functionality on cisco ios and nexus l3 devices and to support juniper routers . we have discovered that algosec doesn\u2019t work with loopback interfaces . we use ospf and bgp , which run over multiple virtual . . .\nroswell , ga \u2013 ( december 20 , 2010 ) \u2013 algosec , the market leader for network security policy management , today announced that the algosec suite has been named a finalist by info security products guide , the industry\u2019s leading information security research and advisory guide , in the 2011 global excellence awards for best policy management . these prestigious global awards recognize security and it vendors with advanced , ground - breaking products and solutions that are helping set the bar higher for others in all areas of technologies .\nalgosec was able to take all our firewalls from four different vendors and enabled us to clean up old rules and objects which had not been used for a long time . it has also allowed us to let application developers see our rule base and help . . .\nwe ran algosec ' s change history report that detailed changes in rules on the firewall . on the bottom of the change history dashboard we saw features to run interactive traffic queries , to compare the report with other reports , and to create a group report with other firewalls .\nthe user interface could be a little more user - friendly . other competitors have more of a dashboard look ad feel . with algosec , you have to launch new windows to see rule usage reports . it can be a little buried when trying to find more . . .\nthe algosec firewall analyzer client application dashboard is well organized and multi - tiered , making it easy to find features and wizards . a useful wizard , optimize policy , could specifically identify rules to cleanup . there are pre - defined compliance audits such as pci - dss , iso / iec 27001 , sarbanes - oxley and others . in addition , the compliance reports are well organized and available in pdf , html and xml . a drawback was the lack of integration with a vulnerability scanner , but algosec is an excellent product for compliance auditing and compliance and rule optimization .\nfinding unused objects within rules has helped a lot . most firewall vendors allow an admin to see what rules are hit , but they do not tell you what objects within a group are being used or not . if we did not use algosec , we would never know . . .\nat algosec we are passionate about the satisfaction of each and every customer . in 2005 we decided to put our money where our mouth is and we introduced the industry\u2019s only money - back guarantee . our passion for customer satisfaction drives the company\u2019s mission and guides our corporate culture and core values .\nin this test , we look at five firewall operations management products : algosec ' s firewall analyzer , redseal ' s network advisor and vulnerability advisor , secure passage ' s firemon , skybox ' s view assure and view secure and tufin ' s securetrack . ( see how we conducted our test . )\nalgosec businessflow makes it easy to discover , provision , maintain and securely decommission network connectivity for your critical business applications . by automatically discovering and mapping application connectivity requirements to the underlying network infrastructure , businessflow accelerates business application delivery , minimizes outages and enforces security and compliance across virtual , cloud and physical networks .\n\u201cmanaging an ever - growing network security policy , consisting of thousands of firewall , vpn and router rules , is an increasingly difficult task , \u201d\u009d said nimmy reichenberg , vice president of marketing , algosec . \u201cthis recognition from info security products guide validates our solution and underscores the importance of effective policy management . \u201d\u009d\nalgosec firewall analyzer delivers visibility and analysis of complex network security policies across on premise and cloud networks . it automates and simplifies security operations including troubleshooting , auditing and risk analysis . using firewall analyzer , you can optimize the configuration of firewalls , routers , web proxies and related network infrastructure to ensure security and compliance .\nat a price starting at around $ 10 , 000 for the full suite , we find this product to be a great value for the money . the algosec security management suite provides a number of features and functionality that make both policy change and risk management easy and seamless , while ensuring that compliance needs are met and adhered to .\nalgosec is unique in that it manages the entire security policy lifecycle to ensure ongoing , secure connectivity for your business applications . through a single pane of glass you can auto - discover application connectivity requirements , proactively analyze risk , rapidly plan and execute network security changes and securely decommission firewall rules - all with zero - touch and seamlessly orchestrated across your heterogeneous public or private cloud , and on - premise network environment .\nautomation \u2013 by analyzing the firewall rulesets , the network topology , and your corporate security policy , fireflow can save more than 50 % of the time required to process a firewall change . from automatically pinpointing the exact devices that need to be changed , to proactively assessing the risk and designing the change in the most optimal way . with algosec\u2019s activechange technology , administrators can also automatically execute the change on the firewall and save even more time .\nthe security management suite from algosec provides many features for both firewall policy and risk management . the suite can come bundled in a single appliance , and includes two key components , the firewall analyzer and fireflow . the firewall analyzer is the larger of the two components . administrators can use it to perform auditing , compliance and risk analysis along with optimization and change monitoring . fireflow allows administrators to manage firewall policy change through automation and workflows to ensure that submitted changes are compliant with regulatory standards .\ninstaller kits are available for 32 - bit red hat enterprise linux 4 & 5 and centos 4 & 5 . we installed it as a vmware appliance on our dell 600sc server . once the vmware player is loaded onto the firewall analyzer , it boots up , and logging in as root will bring up the firewall analyzer browser application . with the browser path set to https : / / hostaddress / , the algosec management screen appears , and the management application client is launched by clicking on the login .\nas more companies become concerned about data breaches , it solution providers are finding increased demand for firewall policy management . companies are realizing that while they are trying to battan down the hatches to preven data leaks , there is also an opportunity to save money while increasing effectiveness . here , kalat , sales engineering manager at algosec , a vendor of products that help manage security policies across firewalls , routers , and vpns , discusses how it solution providers can offer peace of mind to customers by offering firewall policy management solutions . \u2014 jennifer bosavage , editor\nreduce the costs of migrating to new vendors . an algosec customer i interviewed embarked on a project to replace cisco firewalls with those from with juniper - a daunting task of converting over 3500 lines of rules per firewall . the security team used firewall management tools to rapidly identify rules that never fire and can be safely removed from the migration plan and to automate comparison of rule sets to assure consistent security coverage in the new environment . the enterprise implemented an orderly evolution of vendor equipment without exposing the business to unnecessary risk while saving significant time and energy .\norganizations have been building security into their business infrastructure to avoid incurring additional acquisition and operational costs from standalone security products . firewall rules management vendors are responding to this demand by prioritizing features that facilitate the integration of security operations with network and it teams . security vendors in this segment - - such as algosec , redseal , securepassage , skybox , and tufin that were founded to ensure that firewall rules could be easily analyzed to remove holes in perimeter defenses and to increase firewall performance with more efficient rules sets - - are now focused on reducing the administrative costs of managing a firewalls :\nmanaging your network security policy across on - premise firewalls and cloud security controls is a delicate balancing act . on the one hand you need to reduce risk by minimizing the attack surface , on the other hand you must enable productivity by provisioning connectivity for your critical business applications . however , network security policy management processes have always been complex , time - consuming , and riddled with errors . they don\u2019t have to be . on premise and in the cloud , algosec simplifies and automates network security policy management to make your enterprise more agile , more secure and more compliant \u2013 all the time .\nwe found that these products perform similar core functions : they retrieve configuration files of firewalls ( and other network devices ) , store the data and analyze it . they can look at change history , analyze existing rules , perform rules - based queries , re - order rules , and send out alerts , if policies are violated . they can also create automated compliance audit analysis and reports . in addition , they can do modeling and wargame analysis based on a snapshot - in - time version of the real network . plus , algosec , redseal and skybox can provide network diagrams and topology views of the underlying networks .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 transitional / / en\nurltoken\no rob smithers 12 . 07 . 2010 kl 04 : 27 | network world ( us )\nanyone running multiple firewalls in a complex , enterprise environment knows how difficult it can be to catch misconfigurations , avoid conflicting rules , identify vulnerabilities and meet auditing and compliance mandates .\ncybercrime losses top $ 400 billion worldwide , study claims ( 10 . 06 . 2014 kl 00 : 54 )\nmicrosoft and nokia outflank ios and android rivals to crack o ' brien deal ( 10 . 06 . 2014 kl 00 : 44 )\nsecond chinese army unit linked to corporate cyber - espionage ( 09 . 06 . 2014 kl 23 : 11 )\ndid microsoft hand the nsa access to encrypted messages ? ( 09 . 06 . 2014 kl 22 : 12 )\ncriminals seeking more buyers with all - in - one malware ( 03 . 06 . 2014 kl 23 : 50 )\ngoogle , in promoting encryption , calls out microsoft and comcast ( 03 . 06 . 2014 kl 23 : 47 )\noverall , we were most impressed with redseal and skybox , which cover all the basics , plus have the added benefits of being able to support multiple vendor vulnerability scanning products , which can calculate the network ' s risk scores and run vulnerability analyses on your whole network . however , we were impressed with all of the products .\nnetwork advisor and vulnerability advisor from redseal answered questions on how well the network is configured to protect from internet threats . the programs generate vulnerability reports showing weaknesses in the network , and contain pre - configured compliance management reports in pdf and xml formats .\nfiremon from secure passage performs real - time analysis on device configuration and stays current by using an automated analysis of compliance guidelines . there is a wizard to import device information en mass for large networks .\nskybox view assure and skybox view secure can automate the collection schedule of configuration files by the hour , day , week , month or year . a built - in ticketing system supports access change tickets and policy violation tickets .\nsecuretrack from tufin has a what - if analysis feature to test changes to policies before they are implemented . pre - defined analysis and reporting options are based on industry best practices .\nthe analyzer engine runs queries on the data collected , based on predefined or custom rules , and then generates a detailed report . the web server sends e - mail alerts to the firewall manager .\nonce files are retrieved and stored , firewall analyzer runs a risk analysis based on pci compliance , nist , sans top 20 and vendor best practices . in addition , we found that we could create custom analysis reports . selecting the firewall reports option displays charts and a connectivity diagram summarizing changes , findings , policy optimization , rule reordering , firewall information and a firewall connectivity diagram . choosing the risks option displays the findings with risk codes and details about the risk with suggestions and diagrams on how to deal with it .\nthe optimization policy feature provides the rules cleanup and reordering tools . the cleanup report lists any rules that need correction and their number of instances . some rule types flagged in a cleanup report are labeled as unused , covered , redundant , disabled , and rules with a non - compliant name . a similar list is provided for object cleanup . the rule reordering report gave us information on how to improve a rule and how much the rule can be improved . you can access a detailed report that tells you how to make the changes .\nwith redseal network advisor 4 . 1 and vulnerability advisor 4 . 1 , you can automate the process of analyzing , identifying , quantifying and mitigating risk and vulnerabilities in complex networks . network advisor uses plugins to import configuration files from each supported device . we liked that we could create a unified network topology map with a best practices analysis and solutions for remediation after we imported risk and vulnerability analyses .\nwe installed red seal software on our dell server running windows xp . once the server is installed and started , the client is installed . after we logged in with the client application , we could access the server that had a feature - rich gui dashboard .\nboth network advisor and vulnerability advisor require importing router , switch and firewall configuration files to the database . the analytical engine processes information that includes host names , ip addresses , subnet masks and device interfaces . analysis results appear in the form of graphical displays , reports , maps and charts detailing the current status and configuration of the network . plugins are available for a wide range of products from cisco , check point , juniper and dozens of others .\nafter device configuration files are imported into the redseal advisor , the files were checked against redseal ' s best practices database . we could drill down to locate the offending policy by double - clicking on a selected row . any changes to hosts and devices could be analyzed and reported with the view changes application .\nwe accomplished rule usage analysis and reordering by using redseal ' s custom best practice check feature . using a regular expression tool , we could search the configuration files and use the available plugin associated with the device . since configuration files can be edited , we performed what - if analysis to determine if changes to a rule would adversely affect the network .\nredseal provides preconfigured compliance management analysis reports . we could add and schedule custom reports to run at specific times . we could analyze and report on how well our network was configured compared to best practice checks , and what assets were exposed to the internet .\nwe liked how redseal ' s interface for running vulnerability analysis presents a topology map of the network , offering a graphical method for analyzing network vulnerabilities . arrows point from the source of the threat to the assets at risk . the map states highly detailed information quantifying the risk , based on the common vulnerability scoring system ( cvss ) . this is an important feature for saving time and preventing attacks on valuable assets . we were impressed with seeing the threats at a high level and drilling down into the report to explore the details . the topology map feature provides a similar method for running the pre - defined pci - dss analysis on targeted network segments . we could select a network segment and run an analysis report on it with one mouse click .\nredseal integrates their product with several well known vulnerability scanners , such as qualys , ncircle and mcafee , to provide vulnerability and risk metrics . we recommend this product for quantifying risk and vulnerabilities and to allocate resources based on asset value .\nfiremon from secure passage manages firewalls by reporting on changes to the firewall policy , checking unused rules and reporting how traffic flows through rules . compliance is safe guarded by the program ' s automated analysis of compliance guidelines such as payment card industry ( pci ) and national security agency ( nsa ) .\nthe firemon architecture includes an application server , data collector and a graphical user interface ( gui ) . the application server tracked the data collected , performed real - time analysis on transactions and device configuration and generated scheduled reports . the data collector is a firemon application running on an appliance or pc to monitor and collect data from firewalls , switches and routers , and any other security devices on the network .\nafter installing the firemon management client on windows vista , which was a quick process , we could log into the firemon server with a user name , password , ip address and port number to bring up the management console .\nfiremon offers a wizard for importing check point , cisco , f5 , juniper , nokia and mcafee / secure computing devices . once the entries are made to the wizard , all the associated firewalls , management servers and log servers are auto - discovered and added automatically in sequence .\nfiremon provides several tools for analyzing firewall , router and switch rules and policies . we used the firewall traffic flow analysis tool to produce a report that zeros in on\nany\nrules configured on firewalls in a large network . we could fine tune the firewall rules by reducing or eliminating overly permissive\nany\nrules and large complicated ones .\nwe looked at some of the reports for rule policy management . we generated firemon ' s rule recommendation report that offers analyzing issues , such as a request for https traffic from source and destination addresses . the report showed us if a policy already existed for the requested access . at the bottom , the report listed a table of each policy tested and the source and destination routes involved . you can get the report in http , pdf and xml format .\nwe examined the rule comparison feature that analyzes the changes to a device ' s policy rule changes made over time . we saw color - coded icons for change , inserted , deleted and the same . you can revert back to a known good state using this report , which helps with institutional knowledge transfer .\nsecure passage has an interface that is well organized with features that are easy to navigate . we saw that some of the analysis and report wizards , such as the rule recommendation report , displayed helpful examples showing how to set parameters . the firemon traffic flow analysis feature is a handy tool for determining how to eliminate audit - triggering firewall any rules . we could print a logically organized report detailing the traffic flow from source to destination that revealed the ports and services actually used . a firewall administrator can create a more secure rule to eliminate the any rule using this report .\nalthough the firemon rule comparison analysis report was confusing at first with its color - coded parameters that indicated changes , we feel that firemon has excellent analysis features for optimizing rules and creating audit trails . this product should be considered a good firewall management solution for the enterprise environment .\nthe skybox risk view platform is comprised of two products : the skybox secure 4 . 5 for risk exposure and security profile analysis , and threat alert management , and skybox assure that manages the firewall and performs network compliance auditing . the platform application is scalable and is made of the skybox view server , skybox view collector , skybox view manager and skybox view dictionary . the dictionary is the database for definitions and profiles for vulnerabilities , threats , worms and network security policies .\nskybox uses vulnerability scanners and analysis to categorize , quantify and prioritize threats to the network . using the skybox assure software suite , we could manage network policy validations , regulatory compliance audits and network device changes . with the automation features provided , we could run audit checks on thousands of firewall rule - bases .\nwe found that the install documentation for skybox was excellent . the user manuals and tutorials are automatically loaded onto the c : drive .\nskybox provides several methods to import device configuration files into the skybox view database . you can use the add device wizard application that has a collect feature to import the configuration files directly from the device . there are also several ways to automate the configuration collection process . if configuration data is located in a database or file repository , the data can be directly imported into skybox view . you need additional skybox view collectors if you want to directly import configuration files on segmented networks .\nwe used the operational console to create tasks using the new task wizard and selecting a task type . there is a convenient option for scheduling collection that can be set for a specific hour , or to be run daily , weekly , monthly or yearly . we could also program the task wizard to schedule data import from file repositories with configuration files .\nwe could create task sequences to run the tasks at a scheduled time . task sequences have exit codes so that if a task fails , any other tasks set to import configurations , run audits and change management will not be blocked .\nwe saw that apis were also available to facilitate integration with large third party management tools , such as opsware , to obtain stored configuration files .\nonce the configuration files are loaded into skybox view , the compliance auditor in skybox view assure uses its predefined best - practice access policy to analyze the firewall policies . the best practice policies are compared with the device configuration rules and policies to display security violations and configuration errors . we used the policy compliance report table to view violated rules , access compliance and rule compliance . in the case of an access compliance report failure , the rule violation is highlighted and detailed information about the violation is presented .\nwe tested the risk exposure analyzer that simulates potential attack and access scenarios . after skybox secure builds a virtual map of the security model , a business impact analysis is created for what - if attack scenarios . these scenarios are based on malicious code and human attackers . using the analyzer , we saw a graphical flow chart diagram displaying the step - by - step process taken by the attacker and the network access path available for the attack .\nresults of the attack are used to calculate the business impact of a security breach in terms of confidentiality , integrity and availability . skybox secure can import business - impact rules and regulations to classify assets and determine an accurate risk assessment metric . we saw that they also had predefined regulation templates .\nrule - usage analysis requires three to 12 months of information to obtain a valid rule use analysis report . shadowing and redundancy analysis can be run as soon as the configuration information for the network devices is imported and the network model is built .\nwe used the access analyzer feature in skybox view assure to answer questions about network access . it can be used for what - if model test scenarios and for connectivity analysis on live networks . queries can be created for access within a firewall and for networks .\nfor tracking changes , we used the change tracking option in skybox view assure by selecting it under the expanded device object icon in the gui . when data is collected periodically to update network models , you can display and analyze comparisons between acl rules , routing rules and network interface changes . we saw that you could keep records of network and firewall changes for compliance recordkeeping . what - if modeling changes can be made as firewall rules in the model and then compared with the actual firewall rules .\nskybox view assure offers change control and workflow with a ticketing system . while the firewall compliance auditor supports access change tickets , the network compliance auditor supports both access change and policy violation tickets . we were impressed with the modeling capabilities of the skybox view firewall assurance product . we could simultaneously store three models of the network for running comparison analyses . a side - by - side analysis report makes it effortless to see the changes between two versions of the same network model .\nskybox view risk exposure analyzer presents features to organize the network based on business units and assets . we obtained network vulnerability data from second party vulnerability scanners such as nessus and qualys . using attack scenario options , we generated detailed reports on vulnerabilities uncovered by the simulation . although we did not see a predefined vulnerability test suite for running attack situations , the risk exposure analyzer is a valuable asset when combined with the modeling capabilities of view firewall assurance . vulnerabilities could be tested on a network model before deploying any equipment .\nwith securetrack from tufin , you can manage and audit firewalls , routers and switches , plus access an incorporated view of firewalls and other devices in your network . securetrack supplies automated reporting of risk and audit status , monitors firewall operating systems and supports security compliance standards .\nsince the tufin t - 500 appliance has the tufinos and securetrack pre - installed , the install process was conducted on a vmware appliance . installation was quick , with no problem . after we saved the settings , the login screen appeared and we could access the tufin securetrack server .\nthe screen has icons for policy change reports , rule usage statistics , security risk reports and best practices audit . users can choose to be notified immediately of policy changes and to receive weekly reports .\ntufin securetrack categorizes the devices it can monitor as devices , plugins and firewall os monitoring . plugins are preinstalled for blue coat proxysg , f5 big ip and linux iptables we also could select plugins for devices from check point , cisco , juniper , fortinet , blue coat , f5 and others . the tab for firewall os monitoring is a separately licensed feature for extending securetrack to use snmp for device changes , in addition to monitoring .\noptimization and cleanup is a big part of securetrack ' s capabilities . with the goal of ensuring the rule base is not in violation of corporate and regulatory compliance , securetrack continually monitors firewalls , routers and switches . the securetrack compare feature lists the number of recent revisions next to the device name . new revision alerts appear when revisions are generated . the revision list can be filtered based on 10 attributes .\nwe used securetrack analyzer to identify overlapping and redundant rules . to access predefined best practice policies that are stored in the securetrack database , we used the audit and compliance option . there are best practice checks for all firewalls and specific firewalls such as check point . securetrack also offers predefined policy analysis audits for pci - dss compliance . you can also set up alerts to be sent when security policy rule changes are made .\nwe found the browser dashboard to be crisp and well laid out . we liked the compare analysis option for comparing firewall revisions and maintaining the audit trail . users familiar with the interfaces and screen presentations of major firewall vendors will appreciate this feature .\ncustom firewall audits were created with the securetrack audit wizard for detailed answers on compliance policies . an impressive list of predefined audit templates can be selected with a wizard , thereby saving time . there is also a predefined pci - dss audit analysis feature used to create reports for audit policy with a summary detailing the compliance verification . we liked the security trend analysis reports with charts , graphs and a summary table displaying risk scoring . tufin does not base the scores on the cvss as is common practice with similar products . we did find securetrack to be a good product for auditing and maintaining compliance with best practices based on industry and corporate policies .\nsmithers is a network world test alliance partner and ceo of miercom , a testing lab and network consultancy . he can be reached at rsmithers @ miercom . com .\nread more about wide area network in network world ' s wide area network section .\nsunny days spell more computing power for cognia uk call recording and analysis company cognia has said it is able to cut energy and costs by using weather data to predict when to scale up to support demand .\nmanpowergroup predicts tripling of hirings in telecoms and media the hiring intentions in the telecoms and media sector have more than tripled for this quarter according to manpowergroup , with superfast broadband and 4g deployments driving the c ( . . . )\njust wave docomo wearable sim for network access instead of burying them in phones , japanese mobile carrier ntt docomo wants people to start wearing their sim cards .\nnetflix won ' t budge in dispute with verizon over video quality netflix defended its error messages to customers that blamed verizon communications ' network , despite a cease - and - desist notice from the broadband service provider .\ncybercrime losses top $ 400 billion worldwide , study claims computer - related crimes may cause as much as us $ 400 billion in losses annually , according to a new study that acknowledges the difficulty in estimating damages from such acts , most ( . . . )\neric ogren applies his extensive background as a security industry analyst to talk about trends in cybersecurity .\nenhance communications between security and network teams , especially in organizations where security defines or approves changes to firewall rules , but network teams actually implement the change ( or vice - versa ) . one security group i talked with shares access to the firewall management tool with the networking group to increase the visibility of change notifications for firewall rules , improve cross - functional operations , and minimize disconnects between security and network operations that can lead to non - compliant firewall configurations across the enterprise .\nintegrate security workflow with networking and it ticketing systems . most of the firewall management vendors are integrating with it job ticket systems to automate the processing , review / approval , and compliance auditing associated with changes to firewalls . the integration with job ticketing systems provides a common system for cross functional cooperation and visibility of security operations to senior management , without having to merge reports from separate security systems .\nthis trend of enhancing operations is also appearing in other security segments . palo alto networks is one example of this dynamic in action - its growth is as attributable to real - time application intelligence of what the business is really running as it is to the security features of its firewall and vpn functions . enterprises now see firewall rules management products as operational efficiency tools as well as security tools , something that i expect to hear from other security practitioners .\neric ogren is the principal analyst of the ogren group . the ogren group has no financial interests in any of the companies mentioned in this post .\nwhat are you doing to accelerate it agility ? learn about the it model that serves as a catalyst for digital transformation .\nunlock the potential of your data . how well are you harnessing information to improve business outcomes ? a new cio playbook will help .\nfor inquiries related to this message please contact support . for sales inquiries , please visit urltoken\nif you believe this to be in error , please confirm below that you are not a robot by clicking\ni ' m not a robot\nbelow .\nplease make sure your browser supports javascript and cookies and that you are not blocking them from loading . for more information you can review the terms of service and cookie policy .\nthe integration provides linkage between the two processes . so , for example , as firewall analyzer identifies rules that should be created , modified or removed , a ticket is opened in fireflow . both products are available separately , as well .\nthe integration is two - way , illustrated by the new activechange feature , which allows organizations to automatically create new or modified firewall rules recommended by analyzer and that have undergone the required approvals through fireflow . the aim is to eliminate the need to manually key firewall rule changes , reducing administrative workload and error .\nour research shows that a lot of downtime is caused by human error and misconfiguration ,\nsays john kindervag , senior analyst at forrester research .\nthe more you can automate , the better .\nthe market for firewall audit and management tools is driven largely by regulatory compliance requirements , particular payment card industry data security standard ( pci dss ) . these tools also provide automated analysis , attacking the management pain points and security risks created by bloated rule sets and redundant and unnecessary rules .\nthey run complex algorithms that evaluate the actual rules against corporate policies and best practices to identify gaps , verify changes and produce audit reports . automated analysis is becoming essential as audits across multiple firewalls that incorporate thousands of interdependent rules have grown well beyond human capability .\nwe welcome your comments on this topic on our social media channels , or [ contact us directly ] with questions about the site .\nenterprises are spending more of their it budgets on cybersecurity technology . how do your organization ' s security plans and strategies compare to what others are doing ? here ' s an in - depth look .\nmany features and functions , including several out - of - the - box templates for managing compliance and risk .\nwe found this appliance to be quite easy to set up and manage . all administration is done via a lucidly designed management interface , which we found to be comfortable to navigate and easy to use . we also found this appliance to offer a lot in the way of configurability and automation . from the interface , we found it easy to interact with firewalls and devices , such as routers and switches .\ndocumentation included user and installation guides complete with screenshots , step - by - step configuration instructions and configuration examples . we found all documentation submitted to be well - organized and easy to follow .\ncustomers can access a web - based portal that includes documentation and a knowledge base , along with other support resources at no cost . customers looking for more support can purchase a contract from one of three levels : standard nine - hours - a - day / five - days - a - week phone and email assistance , enhanced 16 / 5 phone and email help , and premium 24 / 7 phone and email support .\ni would like to receive relevant information via email from sc media . by registering you consent to the collection and use of your information to provide the products and services you have requested from us and as described in our privacy policy and terms and conditions\ncopyright \u00a9 2018 haymarket media , inc . all rights reserved this material may not be published , broadcast , rewritten or redistributed in any form without prior authorization . your use of this website constitutes acceptance of haymarket media ' s privacy policy and terms & conditions .\ntools in the firewall policy management space have been around for many years , but have traditionally languished in relative obscurity to most of the it world . that trend is changing . ( ed . note : for more , see how to successfully sell managed internet security services . )\nvarious firewall policy management vendors have experienced some explosive revenue growth . interest in what was once a niche market has grown into a must - have tool set for any serious it shop today . delivering those new and valuable solutions to customers takes some understanding of the market need and knowing a few tips on how to successfully sell firewall policy management tools .\nmany drivers are fueling the boom in firewall policy management . as firewall technology has matured , the size and complexities of firewall rule bases have grown far beyond the size at which they can be audited by hand . compliance and regulatory requirements are pushing many organizations to seek out tools to help them create audit reports .\nthe growth and use of mssps has fueled a desire by some organizations to be able to have a third - party validation of the mssp\u2019s work . additionally , the need to trim costs by reducing firewall engineering staff , increase accuracy of changes , reduce mistakes , and speed up the workflow of changes all drives adoption of firewall policy management tools .\ntypically , a firewall policy management solution offers a number of key features , usually bundled as a suite . part of the suite is used for audit and analysis of firewall policies . another part of the suite is used for workflow management and validation of new firewall change requests .\nan interesting , and occasionally frustrating , aspect of selling these tools is that the various tools features are useful and desirable to different parts of an it organization . cross - departmental selling is often vital in a large organization . a key to selling a full suite , or even a component of it , is to understand which features are important to which departments , and targeting those features to the right decision makers . often , that involves making sure key it management decision makers are included in the buying decision at a customer .\naudit and analysis tools focus on existing firewall polices . they offer a long list of useful functionality . first is to identify configuration risks and risky rules that are too permissive or are allowing dangerous traffic to sensitive parts of the network . most tools come with a large set of risks , and also allow a customer to customize the tool with their own risks or white - list certain risky rules as required for business . most often , this feature is used by the it security or it audit groups who typically do not run the day to day firewall administration , but desire oversight and audit functionality ."]}
{"id": 53914, "summary": [{"text": "cabela 's inc. is an american direct marketer and specialty retailer of hunting , fishing , boating , camping , shooting , and related outdoor recreation merchandise , based in sidney , nebraska .", "topic": 31}, {"text": "the company was founded by richard n. cabela in 1961 and went public in 2004 , with that fiscal year 's revenue reaching $ 1.56 billion , a 50 % growth since 2001 .", "topic": 24}, {"text": "its direct marketing operation is one of the largest in the united states .", "topic": 12}, {"text": "cabela 's mail-order catalogs are shipped to 50 states and 120 countries .", "topic": 20}, {"text": "more than 120 million catalogs were mailed in its first year as a public company .", "topic": 20}, {"text": "it also has \" trophy properties llc \" ( a real estate market ) , the \" gun library \" ( for buying and selling new , used , and collectible firearms ) , and world 's foremost bank ( the issuer of cabela 's club visa credit cards ) . ", "topic": 26}], "title": "cabela ' s", "paragraphs": ["cabela ' s big game hunter 2012 is the latest entry in the cabela ' s hunting franchise .\nprincipal subsidiaries : cabela ' s retail inc . ; cabela ' s catalog inc . ; cabela ' urltoken inc . ; cabela ' s outdoor adventures inc . ; cabela ' s ventures inc . ; cabela ' s wholesale inc . ; van dyke supply company inc . ; cabela ' s marketing and brand management inc . ; world ' s foremost bank .\ncabela ' s ultimate deer hunt 2 is a pc entry in the long running cabela ' s line .\n1983 : u . s . postal service assigns cabela\u2019s its own zip code .\n2001 : cabela\u2019s charters the world\u2019s foremost bank . the bank provides customer service , risk management and payment processing exclusively for cabela\u2019s visa cardholders .\nover the last 12 months cabela\u2019s shares are down 29 percent . cabela\u2019s declined comment . bass did not return calls .\ncabela , david . cabela ' s , world ' s foremost outfitter : a history . storage hd9992 . u54c333 2001\n\u00a9 1996 - 2018 cabela ' s inc . all right reserved . please read cabela ' s privacy policy and legal notices . cabela ' s , inc . , 1 cabela dr . , sidney , ne 69160\ncabela\u2019s issues cards through its financial subsidiary , the cheekily named world\u2019s foremost bank ( a play on cabela\u2019s marketing moniker , world\u2019s foremost outfitter ) . last year more than a quarter of in - store purchases were made on the cabela\u2019s visa .\ncabela\u2019s first announced it was considering a sale in november 2015 . the company ' s stock price had been declining and cabela ' s restructured to reduce expenses .\ndick cabela , co - founder of outdoor outfitter cabela ' s , with his wife , mary . he died monday in nebraska at 77 . ( cabela ' s inc )\nsequel to cabela ' s dangerous hunts 2 . cabela ' s dangerous hunts 2009 promises to be more survival orientated that the previous two .\nbass pro shops ' $ 5 . 5 billion purchase means cabela\u2019s fate is set \u2014 but sidney\u2019s isn\u2019t\nbass pro shop ' s $ 5 . 5 billion deal for cabela ' s inc is falling apart\nbass pro shop ' s $ 5 . 5 billion deal for cabela ' s inc is falling apart\nas of april , jim cabela , chairman of cabela\u2019s board of directors , owned nearly 16 percent of the company , according to government filings . the cabela\u2019s family llc owned 8 percent .\ncabela ' s - - unending progress and growth since 1961 , sidney , neb . : cabela ' s inc . , 1998 , 7 p .\ncabela\u2019s chief executive officer tommy millner said that response to the cabela\u2019s store in billings and excitement generated after an announcement of a store coming to kalispell \u201cmade it an easy decision to extend the cabela\u2019s retail footprint to missoula . \u201d\nthe cabela ' s in la vista opened in 2006 , making it the company ' s 18th store .\ncabela\u2019s stands out as the only u . s . retailer that owns a bank for the express purpose of issuing credit cards . analysts familiar with cabela\u2019s say the importance of the retailer\u2019s financial services segment can\u2019t be overstated .\ncabela\u2019s changes its bylaws to delay director nominations in 2016 , a sign , some say , that elliott was giving cabela\u2019s \u201cbreathing room\u201d to pursue a sale .\na cabela ' s employee removes a sold kayak from the storefront in sidney .\nyou have been subscribed to the cabela ' s email list . thank you !\ncurrently , cabela ' s operates 37 stores across the united states and canada .\ncabela ' s african safari is a 2006 release in the trophy hunter franchise .\ncabela\u2019s is ranked 491 on this year\u2019s top 500 u . s . brands , according to the british company , brand finance , that measures the economic value of commercial names . cabela\u2019s is valued at $ 1 . 2 billion .\ncustomers will have access to all cabela ' s merchandise via online order kiosks , and free shipping to cabela ' s outposts with an in - store pickup program .\nmissoula - - cabela\u2019s inc . , a leading retailer of hunting , fishing and outdoor gear , on thursday announced plans to open a cabela\u2019s outpost store in kalispell .\ncapital one will take over running cabela\u2019s credit card unit as part of the deal . activist investment firm elliott management began pushing for significant changes at cabela\u2019s last fall .\n\u201ccabela\u2019s illegal use of gander mountain\u2019s name to increase traffic to its website is very troubling . cabela\u2019s has no legal basis for diverting gander mountain\u2019s customers from reaching gander mountain\u2019s website . gander mountain will take whatever legal action is necessary to stop cabela\u2019s from continuing this illegal diversion . we will have no further comment as the court deals with this matter . \u201d\nbass pro shop ' s $ 5 . 5 billion deal for cabela ' s inc is falling apart - aol finance\nchairman jim cabela reports to the sec that he moved about 11 . 2 million cabela\u2019s shares into a charitable trust sometime in 2015 .\nbass pro shops and cabela ' s to merge in $ 5 . 5 billion deal\n2012 : the first cabela\u2019s outpost stores opens in markets with fewer than 250 , 000 people . currently , cabela\u2019s operates 34 retail stores in the united states and canada .\nbass pro shops ' acquisition of cabela ' s took nearly two year to complete . as part of the transaction , cabela\u2019s credit card business was sold to capital one .\nnote : compare cabela ' s stock price history with the index and industry peers .\ncabela ' s shares rose 15 % monday , closing at $ 63 . 18 .\n\u00bb cabela\u2019s goes public on new york stock exchange , earning $ 156 . 3 million\nbass pro has officially purchased cabela ' s for $ 5 . 5 billion . the merger is expected to be completed in 2017 . ( photo : cabela ' s )\ngeorgia bank could save bass pro ' s cabela deal - st . louis business journal\ncabela ' s big game hunter is a 2007 release of the trophy hunter franchise .\nsubscribe to cabela ' s email for a chance to win ! no purchase necessary . follow this link to cabela ' s homepage and scroll to the bottom to sign up .\nit will be the company\u2019s third cabela\u2019s store in montana . billings is home to an approximately 80 , 000 - square - foot cabela\u2019s that opened in 2009 and a kalispell outpost location scheduled to open this fall .\nbass pro shop ' s $ 5 . 5 billion deal for cabela ' s inc is falling apart - - the motley fool\ncabela ' s credit card operation , world ' s foremost bank , operates at 4800 nw first street . ( ljs file )\na georgia bank reportedly is in talks to buy cabela ' s inc . ' s banking operation , which could revitalize bass pro shops ' plan to acquire cabela ' s retail operations for $ 4 . 5 billion .\ncabela ' s retail division operates overwhelmingly popular stores throughout the u . s . as much wildlife museums and education centers as retail stores , cabela ' s showrooms provide a truly unique shopping experience . true destination stores , cabela ' s showrooms offer outdoor enthusiasts and their family an educational and entertaining shopping experience .\nmore coverage : cabela ' s sold to bass pro shops for $ 5 . 5 billion\ncabela ' s bags strong ipo ,\ndaily deal , june 28 , 2004 .\nback in sidney , some people wonder whether cabela\u2019s decision to go public was a mistake .\nthis is a rendering of what cabela ' s new and smaller outpost stores look like .\ncabela ' s has agreed to make several changes aimed at boosting its hiring of minorities .\ncabela ' s big game hunter 2010 is the latest in the big game hunter franchise .\nboth cabela\u2019s and bass pro shop have a retail presence in colorado . bass pro has stores in colorado springs and denver\u2019s northfield stapleton shopping center , while cabela\u2019s has three outposts , in thornton , lone tree and grand junction .\nit\u2019s unclear what will happen to cabela\u2019s other facilities , though , or bass pro\u2019s for that matter . cabela\u2019s alone operates some 85 retail stores , with 19 , 000 \u201coutfitters\u201d staffing them . however , the release did say , \u201ccabela\u2019s stores , catalog business , and e - commerce operations will blend seamlessly with bass pro shops and white river marine group . \u201d\n\u201ckalispell is unique in many ways , but what makes it a cabela\u2019s kind of place is the passion people have for outdoor recreation , \u201d said tommy millner , cabela\u2019s chief executive officer .\ncabela ' s ceo tommy millner said the company ' s board had unanimously backed the sale after\na thorough strategic review .\nthe first cabela ' s catalog in in 1963 was mailed to the company ' s customer list . the company ' s total revenue that year was $ 24 , 326 .\nto shop online at cabela ' s , click here to connect with the urltoken home page .\nthat it had entered into a 10 - year partnership agreement to originate and service cabela ' s co - branded credit card and also agreed to acquire credit card operations from cabela ' s .\noutdoor giant bass pro to acquire rival cabela\u2019s for $ 5 . 5 billion \u2013 the denver post\ncabela ' s tv spot , ' the feeling never ends . the hunt never ends . '\ncabela ' s stock suffered more than 5 % decline on friday , while capital one ' s shares did not experience any material impact .\ncabela ' s canada currently operates nine stores , with locations in winnipeg , regina , saskatoon , barrie on , nanaimo , moncton , calgary and two locations in edmonton . cabela ' s incorporated established its cabela ' s canada division in 2007 with a retail store and canadian headquarters in winnipeg .\ngander is asking a court to order cabela\u2019s and its internet service providers to cease all use of the two domain names \u201cand any other similar names\u201d and for cabela\u2019s to surrender them to gander . in addition , the suit seeks money , including portions of cabela\u2019s profits , attorney\u2019s fees and up to $ 100 , 000 for each domain .\nbass pro shops intends to continue to maintain cabela\u2019s bases of operations in sidney and lincoln , nebraska and hopes to continue the very favorable connections to those communities and the cabela\u2019s team members residing there .\nguggenheim securities served as exclusive financial advisor to cabela ' s and sidley austin llp and koley jessen p . c . , l . l . o . served as cabela ' s legal counsel .\ncabela\u2019s bank released from fdic consent order the fdic has terminated a consent order against a nebraska - based credit card operation set up by the outdoor outfitter cabela\u2019s . check out this story on urltoken urltoken\ncabela ' s uses your cab support id to provide faster resolution to issues experienced while on our website . please provide this id when contacting cabela ' s for support via phone , email or chat .\nbass pro shops and cabela ' s to merge in $ 5 . 5 billion deal - costar group\noutdoor gear giants bass pro shops and cabela\u2019s will combine in a $ 5 . 5 billion deal .\nstatues of wildlife adorn the entrance to a cabela ' s store in lavista , neb . 2016 .\na shirt rack is shown near a moose exhibit at the cabela ' s store in la vista .\nby contrast , cabela ' s next - generation store in lavista is 129 , 000 square feet .\nbig game hunting comes to the kinect with the latest cabela ' s licensed game , hunting party .\nto provide support for their co - branded credit card , which was started in 1995 , cabela ' s chartered the world ' s foremost bank , n . a . , in 2001 . the bank provides customer service , risk management and payment processing exclusively for cabela ' s visa cardholders . the cabela ' s visa card allows consumers to earn points back from all their purchases , which they can apply toward their next purchase at cabela ' s .\nfollowing the closing of the transaction , bass pro shops intends to celebrate and grow the cabela ' s brand and will build on qualities that respective customers love most about cabela ' s and bass pro shops . in addition , bass pro shops recognizes the strength of cabela ' s club loyalty program and intends to honor cabela ' s customer rewards and sees potential over time to expand the program in the combined company .\nthe value that crabtree , rohrbaugh & associates brings to every project helps cabela\u2019s to maintain their high level of quality and customer satisfaction in an extremely competitive industry . the genuine materials used in cabela\u2019s retail stores\u2014from real stone and logs to museum - quality animal mounts\u2014are a reflection of the quality of products that cabela\u2019s sells .\nbass pro shop ' s $ 5 . 5 billion deal for cabela ' s inc is falling apart @ themotleyfool # stocks $ cab , $ cof\nthe lawsuit doesn\u2019t specify how much money , if any , cabela\u2019s might be gaining from the website urls .\nthis could mean cabela\u2019s will continue dazzling customers more easily than its shares will enrich investors in coming years .\nbass pro shops said it plans to maintain cabela ' s operations in sidney and lincoln , neb .\nand hopes to continue the very favorable connections to those communities and the cabela\u2019s team members residing there .\nthat activist could have never made a mark if cabela\u2019s had stayed private , as it was when mary and dick cabela started it at their kitchen table in the 1960s .\nopening a cabela ' s outpost in saginaw will allow us to more efficiently serve our passionate customers across michigan and the great lakes region ,\ncabela ' s chief executive officer tommy millner said .\nin many ways this is an exciting new concept , but cabela ' s outposts also will be true cabela ' s stores offering a premier retail experience . we are confident it will be a perfect fit for saginaw .\naccording to urltoken , the domains urltoken and urltoken were created by cabela\u2019s on feb . 24 , 1999 , and updated dec . 3 . they are set to expire feb . 24 . it\u2019s unclear how long the domains actually have directed web users to the cabela\u2019s website . the companies have a complex relationship , and at one point cabela\u2019s actually owned gander\u2019s catalog business , a fact the lawsuit makes no mention of .\nat cabela\u2019s , same - store comparable store sales \u2014 often used by wall street to measure a retailer\u2019s growth \u2014 have been suffering for about a year .\nelliott management , the hedge fund that owns a big stake in cabela\u2019s now owns about 2 . 2 million more of the company\u2019s shares than it did at the end of 2015 . the recent buys bring elliott management\u2019s ownership of cabela\u2019s to 9 . 3 percent of the company , up from its initial stake of 8 . 9 percent . it still has options to buy more \u2014 up to about 11 percent of cabela\u2019s .\ncabela\u2019s operates 85 specialty retail stores , primarily in the western u . s . and canada . bass pro shops operates 99 stores primarily in the eastern part of the u . s . and canada .\nin terms of employees and revenues , cabela\u2019s is a larger company , according to public filings in recent years .\nin february , cabela\u2019s sued gander mountain for patent infringement over a fold - up cot that gander was selling .\noutdoor magazine sports afield has acquired cabela ' s trophy properties , the real estate arm of the recreational brand cabela\u2019s . ctp includes a network of real estate brokers and website focused on recreational properties that are available for sale .\nhunting , fishing , and camping retailer bass pro shops is buying cabela ' s for $ 5 . 5 billion\ncabela ' s has changed its bylaws to give shareholders less time to nominate candidates for its board of directors .\nomaha \u2014 outdoor gear giants bass pro and cabela\u2019s will combine in $ 5 . 5 billion deal announced monday .\ncabela\u2019s has agreed to sell its banking business to columbus , georgia - based financial services company synovus financial corp .\ncolumbus , ga . - based synovus financial corp . ( nyse : snv ) has agreed to acquire cabela inc . ' s ( nyse : cab ) banking operation , which has revitalized bass pro shops inc . ' s plan to acquire cabela ' s retail operations .\ncabela\u2019s is pleased to have found the ideal partner in bass pro shops ,\nsaid tommy millner , cabela\u2019s ceo .\nhaving undertaken a thorough strategic review , during which we assessed a wide variety of options to maximize value , the board unanimously concluded that this combination with bass pro shops is the best path forward for cabela\u2019s . \u201d\nmen\u2019s wearhouse is the latest store with plans to open in missoula\u2019s new south crossing shopping center .\nsidney , neb . ( ap ) - - the roughly $ 4 billion sale of outdoor outfitter cabela ' s to rival bass pro shops appears ready to close after regulators approved the sale of cabela ' s credit card unit .\ncabela\u2019s , the outdoor retailing giant , teams up with sidney \u2014 its partner of 43 years \u2014 to launch the largest development project in the western nebraska city\u2019s history and help ease the growing community\u2019s chronic housing shortage .\ncabela\u2019s , the thursday release said , is the world\u2019s largest direct marketer of hunting , fishing , camping and related outdoor merchandise and is headquartered in sidney , neb .\n2002 : cabela\u2019s opens its newest store , in kansas city , kan . , near the new nebraska furniture mart .\nguggenheim securities was cabela ' s exclusive financial adviser , and jpmorgan was the sole financial adviser to bass pro shops .\ncabela ' s , based in sidney , expects the first cabela ' s outpost store , in union gap , wash . , a suburb of yakima , to open in the fall . construction is scheduled to begin in the spring .\ncapital one will be the exclusive issuing partner for cabela\u2019s store - branded credit card under a 10 - year agreement .\ncabela & apos ; s to pay nearly $ 10 . 4m in fdic settlement - the san diego union - tribune\ncabela ' s north american adventures gives players the opportunity to experience hunting in more than 20 locations across the continent .\ndavid cabela is the son and nephew of the founders of cabela ' s . he is a freelance writer and a dedicated fishing and hunting enthusiast . he lives in lincoln , nebraska .\ncabela\u2019s will pay $ 1 million to the u . s . securities and exchange commission to settle claims that the sidney , nebraska , retailer\u2019s chief financial officer , ralph castner , misled investors regarding the company\u2019s profitability ratios in 2012 . castner himself also will pay $ 50 , 000 to the regulatory agency . as part of the settlement , castner and cabela\u2019s did not admit or deny wrongdoing .\nprivately held bass pro shops will pay $ 65 . 50 per share in cash for cabela ' s , representing a premium of 19 . 2 % over friday ' s closing price . cabela ' s had 68 , 909 , 403 shares outstanding as of its disclosure in a corporate filing .\ntoday , cabela ' s main world headquarters building along interstate 80 in sidney encompasses more than 250 , 000 square feet .\ncabela\u2019s splits the roles of chief executive and president , promoting scott k . williams to president . tommy millner remains ceo .\na funny thing has happened on the road to selling cabela\u2019s , the giant retailer of hunting , fishing and outdoor gear .\nwhether or not cabela\u2019s is serious about selling its entire business will become clearer in about two months , a source predicted .\nthe transaction agreements were unanimously approved by cabela ' s board of directors following a comprehensive review of strategic and financial alternatives .\nconstruction on the 42 , 000 - square - foot location is scheduled to begin in spring 2013 , and cabela\u2019s expects to open the store in the fall of 2013 . it will be cabela\u2019s second store in montana , joining the billings location .\ncabela\u2019s employs about 2 , 000 people in the western nebraska town of sidney , which has about 7 , 000 residents .\nthe fdic has terminated a consent order against a nebraska - based credit card operation set up by the outdoor outfitter cabela\u2019s .\nwant to shoot like the pros ? cabela & apos ; s outfitters and pro staff members provide expert advice on what shooting accessories to buy and how to best use them at the range or in the field . review our buyer & apos ; s guides below to learn more about shooting gear available at cabela & apos ; s , and shop cabela & apos ; s gun library for a huge selection of firearms .\ncabela\u2019s acknowledged for the first time that the company \u2014 or parts of it \u2014 are for sale in a document filed with the u . s . securities and exchange commission .\nomaha \u2014 the federal deposit insurance corp . has terminated a consent order against world\u2019s foremost bank , a lincoln - based credit card operation set up by the outdoor outfitter cabela\u2019s .\ncabela ' s outpost stores , designed for efficiency , flexibility and convenience at around 40 , 000 square feet , will open in markets with less than 250 , 000 people , bringing the same quality products and customer service for which cabela ' s is famous to hometown markets too small to support cabela ' s popular next - generation stores ,\nthe company said .\nafter the buyout , the company will be based in bass pro\u2019s hometown of springfield , missouri . it\u2019s not yet clear how many of the roughly 2 , 000 workers at cabela\u2019s headquarters of sidney , nebraska will be kept on .\nin 2006 cabela ' s web site was ranked no . 1 in the outdoor retailer industry and the company was named company of the year in sporting classics magazine ' s prestigious awards of excellence . dick , mary and jim cabela are members of the sporting goods industry hall of fame , and dick cabela is a member of the direct marketing association hall of fame . over the years cabela ' s has received numerous recognitions for its work with conservation organizations . in addition , cabela ' s employees were instrumental in naming the company one of the top 100 companies to work for in fortune magazine ' s january 2000 issue .\nfounded in 1961 by dick , mary and jim cabela , cabela ' s is a highly respected marketer of hunting , fishing , camping , shooting sports and related outdoor merchandise . today , cabela ' s has over 19 , 000\noutfitters\noperating 85 specialty retail stores , primarily in the western u . s . and canada . cabela ' s stores , catalog business and e - commerce operations will blend seamlessly with bass pro shops and white river marine group . over the past 55 years cabela ' s has built a passionate and loyal base of millions of enthusiasts who shop both at its retail stores and online .\ncabela\u2019s operates 39 stores across the united states and canada . the company will open its first cabela\u2019s outpost store on oct . 4 in union gap , wash . , and has announced plans to open another in saginaw , mich . , in 2013 .\nsign up for cabela ' s emails and receive exclusive promo codes , updates about in - store events , and alerts about new arrivals right in your inbox ! follow this link to cabela ' s homepage and scroll to the bottom to sign up .\na cabela ' s spokesman said the charged - off amounts reduced the company ' s pre - tax liability for the settlement to $ 8 million from $ 10 . 1 million .\nas \u201cthe world\u2019s foremost outfitter\u201d cabela\u2019s retail stores are truly an outdoor enthusiast\u2019s destination . crabtree , rohrbaugh & associates partnered with cabela\u2019s retail inc . to design their 247 , 000 sf flagship store in hamburg , pa . construction was completed in 2003 and the store opened its doors to seven million visitors in its first year . cabela\u2019s hamburg was their ninth retail store and the first east of michigan in this growing chain of destination retail centers . most cabela\u2019s retail stores built have become the largest tourist attraction in their respective states based on the volume of annual visitors . visitors spend an average of three hours in the store .\nactivist hedge fund elliott management reveals an 11 . 1 percent stake in cabela\u2019s . calls for changes , including selling the business .\nto spur sales of its outdoor products , cabela ' s has been using digital marketing channels in mobile marketing and social networking .\nthe companies\u2019 merger is expected to be finalized in early 2017 . to read the full press release from bps and cabela\u2019s , click\ncabela ' s reported a fourth - quarter net income of $ 69 . 8 million , or 99 cents a share , compare\u2026\ncabela\u2019s also announced plans to build new stores in acworth , ga . ; augusta , ga . ; and barrie , ontario .\nbass pro ceo johnny morris says he hopes to continue growing the cabela\u2019s brand alongside his own springfield , missouri , based chain .\ndespite the accolades and growth , cabela ' s continues to embrace the original philosophy that the customer is no . 1 - a philosophy instilled by company founders jim and dick cabela . this dedication to the customer is just one of many reasons cabela ' s is what the family always knew it could be - a dream come true .\ncabela ' s good performance was also helped by its efficient inventory management . inventory levels increased 13 % year - over - year versus a revenue increase of 14 . 8 % which means that cabela ' s struck the correct balance between inventory levels and sales .\nstop out front and try a free sample of flossie ' s funnel cake . see how easy it is to make this great treat with one of our cabela ' s deep fryers .\nthe transaction provides cabela ' s shareholders with a premium of 19 . 2 % to cabela ' s closing share price on sep . 30 , 2016 , the day prior to announcement of the transaction , 39 . 7 % to the closing share price on dec . 1 , 2015 , the day before cabela ' s announced its exploration of strategic alternatives and 57 . 1 % to the 90 - day volume weighted trading average prior to dec . 1 , 2015 . immediately prior to closing , capital one will acquire certain assets and assume certain liabilities of cabela ' s world ' s foremost bank . the cash proceeds from this transaction will remain with cabela ' s until it is acquired by bass pro shops .\nin the lawsuit , filed in federal court in minneapolis , gander accuses cabela\u2019s of violating federal and state statutes as well as common law . among the allegations , gander says cabela\u2019s is in violation of the federal anticybersquatting consumer protection act , trademark infringement and trademark dilution .\nget geared up for the upcoming hunting season with your official cabela & apos ; s hunting equipment . be prepared for your next big buck or trophy tom with cabela & apos ; s huge selection of hunting accessories , including archery equipment , game calls , hunting optics and more . purchase high quality hunting gear and supplies from cabela & apos ; s today and be ready for your next trip .\ncabela\u2019s lays off 4 percent of its corporate workforce , about 70 people , including sidney mayor mark nienhueser , a v . p .\ncabela\u2019s announces that it will undergo a strategic review , which is often wall street speak for selling the company or parts of it .\ncabela\u2019s has postponed the time it will accept board nominations from what would have been this month until it sets its annual meeting date .\naside from raising capital to expand the business , family - owned companies like cabela\u2019s may have other motivations for taking the company public .\ndesigned for efficiency , flexibility and convenience , cabela\u2019s outposts will serve customers in markets of less than 250 , 000 across north america .\n\u201cmissoula has a proud tradition of outdoor recreation and is full of sportsmen and women who live the cabela\u2019s lifestyle , \u201d millner said .\nreel in the big catch for less at cabela ' s ! shop the selection of fishing rods priced at $ 50 or less .\nwe provide cabela ' s share price history along with historical valuation ratios like price to earnings ratio , and price to sales ratio for easy and quick cabela ' s stock analysis . cabela ' s stock price history captures the daily price movement for 1 year , 5 year , and 10 years . a large variation in high and low prices during the day implies a volatile day for the company ' s stock . the closing price was $ 61 . 5 and 5 , 168 , 218 shares of cab were traded on sep 25 , 2017 . the company ' s p / s ratio was at a high of 1 . 48 on aug 05 , 2013 according to our cabela ' s stock history data .\nbass pro shops reels in cabela ' s for $ 4 . 5b bass pro shops has reached a deal to acquire outdoors retail competitor cabela ' s in a deal valued at $ 4 . 5 billion , the companies said monday . check out this story on urltoken urltoken\ngeorgia - based synovus finanical corp . is now in talks to acquire cabela ' s banking business , with plans to resell the credit - card portfolio to capital one and keep the $ 1 billion in deposits held by cabela ' s , the wall street journal reports .\npheasant valley farm and cabela ' s are committed to maintaining pennsylvania ' s outdoor heritage , wildlife conservation and hunting traditions . we believe in order to maintain this valued way of life , today ' s women must be allowed the opportunity to gain outdoor experience and learn about pennsylvania ' s rich hunting heritage .\nbass pro shops will acquire cabela\u2019s for $ 5 . 5 billion under a deal that will combine two major outdoor apparel and equipment retailers .\ncabela & apos ; s offers in - store pickup to serve you at your convenience . learn more about our in - store pickup .\ngrier , bob ,\ncabela ' s : a store with a story ,\nnebraskaland magazine , august 1993 , p . 8 .\nat outposts , all of cabela\u2019s merchandise can be ordered through online kiosks and through a no - charge , in - store pickup program .\nthis is cabela ' s second planned cabela ' s outpost store , joining the union gap , wash . , location scheduled to open this fall . it is expected to employ about 75 full - and part - time employees . most will come from the greater saginaw area .\ncamping this year ? cabela ' s has you covered with tents at $ 150 or less . no coupon required . gear up now !\na missoula redevelopment agency memo revealed in may that cabela\u2019s would be a tenant . the memo also noted that kohl\u2019s department store will be a tenant at the new shopping center , dubbed south crossing .\nwe believe cabela ' s outpost stores will be perfectly suited to \u2014 and will be particularly successful in \u2014 the western united states and canada ,\nsaid cabela chief executive officer tommy millner , in a news release .\nwe have more cabela ' s outpost stores on the planning table , but we can ' t reveal those locations just yet .\n\u201cin a market like dallas , fort worth , the under armour brand is really big in our stores , whereas in a smaller market , there ' s more of a bias to cabela ' s merchandise , \u201d said millner . \u201cso we ' re going to be really focused on the cabela ' s brand in these smaller markets . \u201d\ncabela & apos ; s is pleased to announce worldwide trophy adventures ( wta ) has acquired cabela & apos ; s outdoor adventures and trophy application guide service ( t . a . g . s . ) . under this strong foundation , cabela & apos ; s and wta have developed unique and exclusive offerings for cabela & apos ; s customers and club members . additionally , cabela & apos ; s gift cards and club points are easily redeemable with wta . cabela\u2019s club members can also earn extra club points on purchases made through wta . we at cabela & apos ; s believe wta is the right strategic partner and a great organization with a very knowledgeable and a strong history of providing outstanding service and customer satisfaction . we are excited for this partnership and confident wta will be a great asset for our customers . as a result of this transaction , your account and related personal information is now owned by wta . please visit the wta privacy policy to become familiar with their policies and terms . for additional information regarding wta & apos ; s policies and terms , please contact wta . click here .\ncabela ' s outfitter journal magazine , and award - winning television shows further enhance the company ' s brand image and provide the public with entertaining and educational ways to experience what cabela ' s is about . these media outlets provide sportsmen and women the opportunity to learn what the outdoors has to offer through top - quality production and informative features from the nation ' s most knowledgeable outdoor journalists and personalities .\nso why would cabela\u2019s \u2014 or any company \u2014 expose itself to such scrutiny ? when it comes to taking a business public \u2014 especially a family - owned retail business \u2014 it\u2019s all about the money .\nthe hamburg cabela & apos ; s store also hosts the walker hearing center , a certified hearing center where you can have your hearing tested .\nthere are many different outdoor recreational areas easily accessible from the cabela & apos ; s hamburg store , including state parks , lakes and forests .\nrepresentatives for cabela ' s and bass pro shops did not respond to requests seeking comment , questions about potential store closures or interviews with executives .\ncabela ' s said the outposts will have its rugged outdoor look and theme , and will feature seasonal product assortments in a flexible floor plan .\nthere are many different outdoor recreational areas easily accessible from the cabela & apos ; s saginaw outpost , including state parks , lakes and forests .\ndemolition work began in mid - july as part of a $ 24 . 5 million project that includes construction of a new building for cabela\u2019s .\nwoodbury president randy woodbury said in an email thursday that demolition should be finished within the month so cabela\u2019s can begin construction of the outpost building .\nin the email sent thursday , woodbury said the cabela\u2019s announcement is the \u201cfirst of several announcements that we expect over the next few months . \u201d\ncheck out cabela ' s current line of coupons , promo codes , and special offers ! save on top brands of your favorite outdoor gear .\ndespite the similarities between bass pro and cabela ' s , though , there were enough degrees of separation that should have allowed the deal to move forward with relative ease . cabela ' s operates some 80 stores in 36 states , mostly in the west , with nine more locations in canada . bass pro shops has about 100 stores , mostly in the midwest and east coast . moreover , cabela ' s specialty is hunting while bass pro ' s is , as its name implies , fishing .\nbass pro shop ' s hunt for cabela ' s is becoming stuck in a regulatory thicket and could ultimately fall apart , raising questions of whether investors will ever see that buyout premium they are hoping for .\nthe federal deposit insurance corporation announced the agreement with cabela ' s worlds foremost bank unit on tuesday . cabela ' s will pay $ 10 . 1 million in restitution and pay a $ 250 , 000 fine . but the company , based in sidney , nebraska , did not admit wrongdoing .\nsign up to track 236 nationally aired tv ad campaigns for cabela ' s . in the past 30 days , cabela ' s has had 29 airings and earned an airing rank of # 2 , 349 with a spend ranking of # 2 , 722 as compared to all other advertisers . competition for cabela ' s includes bass pro shops , dick ' s sporting goods , academy sports + outdoors , mossy oak , gander outdoors and the other brands in the retail stores : outdoor & sporting goods industry . you can connect with cabela ' s on facebook , twitter , youtube and pinterest or by phone at 1 - 800 - 237 - 4444 .\nin september 1998 cabela ' s announced plans to create its own bank , and add hundreds of people to its call - center ( primarily for phone orders and processing credit card orders ) . within two years the company had already outgrown its new offices and revealed plans that would almost double the size of cabela ' s existing lincoln nebraska facility . in the few years after their first expansion cabela ' s already found themselves tight on room . they made special arrangements with the community to receive tax breaks for their building projects , widely supported because lincoln highly valued the company ' s economic boom . the growth of cabela ' s even affected the housing market , where almost all available houses were snapped up by cabela ' s employees - - the community contractors were called upon to construct new housing developments .\nduff , mike ,\ncabela ' s megastore masters sports and entertainment ,\ndsn retailing today , november 20 , 2000 , p . 3 .\nplans are to sell ownership of the credit card operation \u2014 while retaining the profit stream . that would relieve cabela\u2019s of regulatory oversight and increase profits .\npart of the deal includes an agreement with capitol one which will allow cabela ' s customers to continue using their club co - branded credit cards .\ndemolition crews are expected to have the former kmart building torn down and the mess cleared within a month so construction can begin on a cabela\u2019s outpost .\ncabela\u2019s outpost stores are located in markets of less than 250 , 000 people and are designed for efficiency , flexibility and convenience , the release said .\nbecome a outdoors savant with deals from cabela ' s ! check out their selection of knives for $ 50 or less . no coupon code required .\nshop cabela ' s today to take advantage of fantastic deals , like a $ 10 discount on 10 boxes of remington game loads . great deal !\n\u201cwe have resisted the temptation to say well , its 500 stores , 200 stores , 300 stores , 175 stores , ceo thomas millner said of the potential u . s . and canadian market for cabela\u2019s stores . \u201call i can tell you it ' s a lot . \u201d\nalso , earnings per share came in at $ 0 . 70 . this was higher than last year ' s earnings of $ 0 . 60 per share . cabela ' s expects 2014 to be the sixth consecutive year of double - digit earnings - per - share growth , signaling management ' s confidence about the company ' s prospects .\nthe columbus , ga . - based bank bought certain assets , including $ 1 . 2 billion in deposits , of world\u2019s foremost bank , a wholly - owned subsidiary of cabela\u2019s , then immediately sold the credit card assets to capital one financial corp . ( nyse : cof ) . synovus said it will receive $ 75 million in consideration from cabela\u2019s and capital one .\njoin us on this day as u . s . law shield and cabela ' s partner to make this holiday season a little brighter for some special kids . donate a new unwrapped toy and receive a $ 20 . 00 off coupon on your next store purchase . in addition , if you become a u . s . law shield member during this time you will receive a $ 30 . 00 cabela ' s gift card .\ndia\u2019s terminal is in for more than 3 years of construction . here\u2019s how it will play out , and what to expect .\nlast year 30 % of revenue came from direct sales ( through catalog and online orders ) , and 59 % from physical retail stores . the remaining revenue came from cabela\u2019s impressive credit - card business . its cabela\u2019s club visa card , a branded rewards card usable wherever visa cards are accepted , has made cabela\u2019s the 13 th - largest general credit card issuer in the country , trailing only the biggest banks in the u . s . , american express co . ( axp ) and discover financial services ( dfs ) .\nwhile a bank would normally just withdraw an application before it was denied , because capital one ' s deal is tied up with the merger , it needs to get cabela ' s permission to withdraw , which the retailer is apparently loathe to do . and because cabela ' s credit card operation is chartered as a bank , the merger requires the approval of the comptroller .\nbut cabela\u2019s is much less profitable because , sources said , it is still run like a family business with , for example , subpar inventory control systems .\nthe wilderness - themed store bass pro shops is buying cabela ' s for $ 65 . 50 per share , or about $ 5 . 5 billion .\nin this file photo , a shirt rack is shown near a moose exhibit at the cabela ' s store in la vista . ( ap file photo )\ndemolition crews tear into the south wall of the old kmart building earlier this week to make room for a new cabela\u2019s outpost , it was announced thursday .\nsidney , neb . \u2014 cabela\u2019s shareholders are giving a nod to the sale of the outdoor outfitter to rival bass pro shops for roughly $ 4 billion .\nthe settlement is more than the $ 8 million cabela ' s officials estimated last month but still less than their initial estimated liability of $ 18 million .\ndeer hunter 2005 and now cabela\u2019s pro hunts . the hunter is the most realistic game ever made , but the pay 2 play formula is too cheap .\nrichard cabela , who sold the great outdoors , is dead at 77 , \u201d elizabeth a . harris , the new york times feb . 21 , 2014 .\nrichard n . cabela , founder of the hunting and outdoors retail chain cabela\u2019s , one of the largest sellers of guns and ammunition in the country , died on monday at his home in sidney , neb . , where the company is based . he was 77 . \u201d \u201cdick cabela dies at 77 : co - founded cabela\u2019s sporting goods empire , \u201d david colker , los angeles times feb . 19 , 2014 . \u201cremembering the slow rise of dick cabela\u2019s guns - and - gear empire , \u201d kyle stock , bloomberg business week , feb . 18 , 2014 .\nobituaries : richard cabela ( many additional death notices will be found in feb . 2014 )\nalso , cabela ' s is not too expensive at a forward p / e of 16 and analysts are expecting solid growth in the future . cabela ' s earnings are projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 17 % over the next five years , making it a good deal at current valuations .\nthat might be clever , but it\u2019s also illegal , according to st . paul - based gander mountain , which on friday sued nebraska - based cabela\u2019s , its larger competitor in the outdoors retail sector , for illegal cybersquatting .\nthe deal is expected to close before its oct . 3 deadline . it ' s not clear how many of the roughly 2 , 000 jobs based in cabela ' s hometown of sidney , nebraska , will remain afterward .\nchairman dick cabela and his wife mary \u2013 who founded the sidney , neb . , company in 1961 and built it into one of the most successful mail - order retailers in the country \u2013 was there at a table in lone tree to sign autographs . in the parking lots of all cabela\u2019s locations , tailgating is common , and many customers reportedly hold onto receipts from cabela\u2019s grand - opening days as keepsakes .\nthe deal will give cabela\u2019s shareholders $ 65 . 50 cash per share , but it creates uncertainty about jobs in the retailer\u2019s home state of nebraska . the combined companies plan to keep some operations in sidney and lincoln , nebraska , but it\u2019s not immediately clear how many jobs might be lost .\nlooking for a fun family activity this easter season ? look no further , as cabela ' s is hosting this all - new easter craft just for kids .\ncabela\u2019s has hired a crisis communications firm that advertises itself as a\ndefender\nof companies against activist investors as the retailer is reportedly looking for a buyer .\nstock in cabela ' s inc . , the outdoor outfitter , hit a 52 - week high and was among the biggest gainers on the new york stock exchange on thursday after the company announced earnings above expectations , a more aggressive retail expansion and a new , smaller retailing concept it calls cabela ' s outpost stores .\n\u201cthe area is full of outdoorsmen and women who truly live and breathe the cabela\u2019s lifestyle . we look forward to serving them for many years to come . \u201d\noutdoor retailer cabela ' s has agreed to pay nearly $ 10 . 4 million and reform its credit card practices as part of a settlement with federal regulators .\ncabela\u2019s anticipates the store will employ about 75 full - time , part - time and seasonal employees . it will be located near west reserve drive along u . s . highway 93 . the area also includes lowe\u2019s , costco , the home depot , best buy and target , among other businesses .\ncabela & apos ; s outfitters and pro staff offer expert advice on the best use of hunting supplies as well as strategies to help make your hunting trips successful . cabela & apos ; s pro staff hunters are professionals offering tips and tactics on everything from hunting decoys and blinds to bow tuning . learn from the best .\ncabela\u2019s stock , meantime , has surged by 440 % over the past five years , giving the company a market value of $ 4 . 7 billion and dusting the 135 % gain in an index of retailer shares and the 35 % climb in the broad standard & poor\u2019s 500 stock index . this prodigious run has ballooned the personal wealth of dick and mary cabela and dick\u2019s brother james cabela to a combined $ 1 . 2 billion , based on their collective 25 % ownership of the company .\ncabela ' s catalog showroom set for october opening in prairie du chien , wis . ,\npr newswire , august 26 , 1998 , p . 8 .\nanyone in business is going to make mistakes ,\ncabela told investor ' s business daily in 2012 .\nwe always learn something valuable from them .\nabout half of cabela\u2019s sales come from hunting equipment , followed by general outdoors ( more than 30 % ) and clothing and footwear ( more than 20 % ) .\nbass pro shops has reached a deal to acquire outdoors retail competitor cabela ' s in a deal valued at $ 4 . 5 billion , the companies said monday .\nelliott management has said that , including options , it owns an 11 percent stake in cabela\u2019s , and the paul singer - controlled firm could launch a proxy fight .\ncabela ' s stores here in montana and across the country will be under new ownership after announcement of a $ 5 . 5 billion deal with bass pro shops .\nthe effect that family - owned companies like cabela\u2019s can have on their headquarters cities , especially in a company town like sidney , is \u201cimmense , \u201d craig said .\nin addition to the book noted above see : \u201ccabela\u2019s inc . \u201d in volume 68 of the international directory of company histories p . 74 ( also available electronically )\naccording to the settlement , world ' s foremost bank , cabela ' s credit card operation , will pay $ 10 . 1 million in restitution and a $ 250 , 000 civil money penalty . the retailer did not admit wrongdoing .\nblanding , michael . the coke machine : the dirty truth behind the world ' s favorite soft drink king ' s hd9349 . s634c5333 2010\nconstruction on the 43 , 000 - square - foot store is scheduled to begin this fall and cabela ' s expects to open the location in spring 2013 . it will be cabela ' s third retail store in michigan , joining the dundee location , which opened in 2000 , and the grandville location , slated to open in 2013 .\ncabela ' s stock price history comprises of 10 years of historical data , or the data since the inception of the company . daily open , high , low , and end of day closing price for the company , along with cabela ' s price earnings ratio , and the price to sales ratio are available in this historical stock price data . the stock price was at a 5 year high of $ 71 . 71 on aug 05 , 2013 as seen from cabela ' s stock price history chart .\nthe world\u2019s foremost outfitter could cease to exist if a competitor buys sidney - based cabela\u2019s . thousands of jobs there and elsewhere across the state are on the line after bass pro shops was said thursday to be interested in the struggling retailer .\nworld ' s foremost bank , the lincoln - based credit card operation run by outdoors retailer cabela ' s , has settled allegations of unfair and deceptive practices for more than $ 10 million , the federal deposit insurance corp . announced tuesday .\ncabela ' s has been the best performer of the three with a stock price gain of close to 50 % . if you think that you missed the bus , don ' t worry , because cabela ' s can move higher in the future . the company posted strong results recently and the strategies that it is following are also impressive .\nfurther , cabela ' s stated in the filing that the companies are exploring alternative structures that could allow them in closing the deals on or before oct 3 , 2017 .\ncabela\u2019s inc . officially announced plans thursday to open a 42 , 000 - square - foot outpost in missoula on the site near the intersection of reserve and brooks streets .\ncabela ' s , a hunting , fishing and outdoor gear outfitter , says it plans on opening a new store in saginaw , michigan , and in anchorage , alaska ."]}
{"id": 53915, "summary": [{"text": "the nova scotia health authority is a provincial health authority serving nova scotia , canada .", "topic": 1}, {"text": "it is the largest employer in the province , with more than 23,000 employees , 2,500 physicians and 7,000 volunteers working from 45 different facilities .", "topic": 2}, {"text": "its largest hospital is the qeii health sciences centre in halifax . ", "topic": 1}], "title": "nova scotia health authority", "paragraphs": ["you have the right to access and request a copy of your personal health information from nova scotia health authority .\nnova scotia health authority is committed to protecting the privacy of your personal health information , in accordance with the personal health information act .\nthe nine previous district health authorities have come together as the nova scotia health authority , partnering with the iwk health centre to plan and deliver care for nova scotians .\nnova scotia health authority is the largest provider of health services in nova scotia . our workforce of more than 22 , 000 strong provides health care and support services in hospitals , health centres and community - based programs across the province .\non april 1 , 2015 , nova scotia launched a new health system structure to create a foundation for better health and health care .\nhelp other health professionals outside of nova scotia health authority who are involved in your care to provide health services to you . this could include your family doctor , pharmacist or nursing home staff .\ninformation about our programs , services , and facilities is available on the nova scotia health authority public website . enter nsha ' s public website \u00bb\ntoday , we support the vision of the nova scotia healthy authority ' s addictions and mental health program and partner with the provincial government , community associations , and local business , to place greater emphasis on mental illness and its human toll through our community grants program and nova scotia health authority : mental health and addictions central zone grants .\nyou will need to know which of the former nova scotia district health authorities currently holds your information .\nat that time the foundation only supported clients of the nova scotia hospital as well as the dartmouth community . however by 2002 , we broadened our mandate to raise awareness and support for mental health care in the capital district health authority and throughout communities in nova scotia .\nnova scotia health authority provides health services to nova scotians and some specialized services to maritimers and atlantic canadians . we operate hospitals , health centres and community - 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{"id": 53918, "summary": [{"text": "bramham international horse trials is one of the europe 's leading three-day events , taking place every june at bramham park , near wetherby in yorkshire .", "topic": 21}, {"text": "the event attracts around 60,000 spectators over four days of competition . ", "topic": 21}], "title": "bramham horse trials", "paragraphs": ["gemma tattersall won the british equestrian trade association cic3 * at the equi - trek bramham horse trials today .\nwatch the bishop burton college u25 cci3 * cross country live from the equi - trek bramham international horse trials .\njoin us for the blair castle equi - trek international horse trials and country fair 2017 .\nlive coverage of the cross country from the british equestrian trade association cic3 * competition from the equi - trek bramham international horse trials .\njoin us for the cross country of the equi - trek cci3 * , live from the equi - trek bramham international horse trials .\nyoshiaki oiwa created eventing history by becoming the first japanese rider to win at the equi - trek bramham international horse trials , on a horse he could ride in his home olympics in three years .\nhistory was made today when the equi - trek bramham international horse trials concluded with a win from japanese rider , yoshiaki oiwa , on board calle 44 .\norganisers office - the horse trials office bramham park , wetherby , west yorkshire , ls23 6nd . phone : 01937 846005 . email : horsetrials @ urltoken . web : urltoken\nyes ! i would like to receive email updates from blair castle horse trials . by submitting this form , you agree to receive periodic emails from blair castle horse trials . cancel these communications at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in the footer of any email .\nthere was a dramatic leaderboard shake up on the final day of the equi - trek bramham horse trials as yoshiaki oiwa sealed victory with a clear showjumping round and became the first japanese rider to win here .\nevery year many of the world\u2019s top event riders head to yorkshire for the equi - trek bramham international horse trials in june . they compete for glory and a share of the significant prize money which is on offer against the stunning backdrop of bramham house across four days of competition .\nnational under 25 championship run at cci3 * level . other classes : thursday - event horse breeding and hunter show friday - dubarry burghley young event horse qualifier - 4 & 5 year olds , stallion parade saturday / sunday - british show jumping schedules for all the above classes are available from the horse trials office , or at urltoken\nfor the \u2018extra special\u2019 equi - trek bramham international horse trials experience , why not treat yourself and / or friends to one of our hospitality packages . new for this year is a wednesday afternoon \u201ccourse walk\u201d package , not seen before . see here for further details\u2026\nhistory was made at the equitrek bramham horse trials with yoshiaki oiwa the first japanese rider to win a cci * * * outside of his home country . h & c were there on cross - country day to interview riders and capture behind - the - scenes action .\na list of local accommodation can be found at www . bramham - horse . co . uk . hot and cold food will be available on site from tuesday lunchtime\nfull report from bramham in h & h next week , out 16 june .\nas part of the british eventing commercial strategy to bring the sport to a wider audience , betv , the online video channel from british eventing and publishers archant dialogue , will be presenting free to view cross country livestream feed from this year\u2019s equi - trek bramham international horse trials ( 8 \u2013 11 june 2017 ) .\nfull report from bramham in this week\u2019s h & h magazine , out 15 june .\ngrid reference se412417 . ls23 6nd . bramham is located 5 miles south of wetherby .\nbramham horse trials always attracts a top class field and this year is no exception . the international event is sponsored once again by equi - trek and will host its popular equi - trek cci3 * , british equestrian trade association cic3 * and bishop burton college u25 cci3 * classes , but it is not part of the event rider masters series this year .\nalongside the top class eventing action , bramham also hosts other top - flight equestrian competition , including affiliated and pony club showjumping , mounted games , burghley young event horse and showing classes for hunters and eventing youngstock .\nhistory made by yoshiaki oiwa ( jpn ) , on board calle 44 at bramham . image credit mike bain\nauthor everything horse news reporter , abby dickinson laura collett\u2019s new rides laura collett , the 4 * event . . .\nbut the rarity of quicklook v putting a rail down ended tattersall\u2019s hopes of a first cci win at bramham .\nmaking history : yoshiaki oiwa has become the first ever japenese rider to win at bramham . picture by james hardisty .\nfollowing a 30th position placing for 2016 , yoshi intends to return to bramham international to defend his title for 2018 .\na highlights show from the equi - trek cci3 * feature class at bramham will premiere on the horse & country tv network on saturday 17 june at 8pm ( gmt ) in the uk , ireland , the netherlands , sweden , germany and australia .\n6 top fly sprays for horses under \u00a316 product reviews via everything horse . in this feature , we concentrate on fly \u2026 read more\ndressage continues on friday but i hand over responsibility to a colleague and head instead to the topspec arena to cover the dubarry young event horse classes . this popular feature , with classes for four and five - year - old , is a qualifier for the final of this series which takes place on the friday of land rover burghley horse trials in september each year . horses perform a dressage test , a round of show jumping and are then assessed on their conformation , type and suitability as an eventer . this year at bramham , i had the pleasure of photographing the jumping phase which was being judged by yogi breisner , a most entertaining and informative person to share the day with .\na fantastic event for an even more fantastic charity - held at bramham park . anyone can give it a go , sign up today ! !\n\u201ci\u2019m delighted to have the win , absolutely chuffed , \u201d said taylor . \u201cbramham is one of favourite events , which makes it more special . \u201d\ntake a look at this remarkable sequence of pictures of nicola wilson and one two many\u2019s cross - country near - miss at bramham this weekend . . .\nplease keep me up to date with special offers and news from horse & hound and other brands operated by ti media limited via email . you can unsubscribe at any time .\nfor the first time in seven years , the \u2018deutschlandlied\u2019 echoed around the equi - trek bramham arena for rider julia krajewski and her horse chipmunk frh as they were the run - away winners in the event\u2019s showcase equi - trek cci3 * by a near ten point margin . the duo were a class act throughout the week and were deserved winners . [ \u2026 ]\ni am the public relations officer for the midlands point - to - point association , a role which utilises my pr and social media skills to promote horse racing both online and in the national press .\nearlier , gemma had had the first fence down on her first horse , quicklook v , who slipped from fifth to seventh , but she said it did not affect the way she rode chico bella p .\nblair is scotland\u2019s only three - star three - day event , and one of only 3 such events in britain ( the others being blenheim and bramham ) . listed below are previous winners at blair .\nmost event photographers , including es photography , the official photographers at bramham , do not employ permanent staff , instead they hire freelance equestrian photographers on a day - by - day basis , as they are needed .\nthis year , unusually , i have not been at the event every day , as i had promised the organiser of the belvoir hunt midsummer ball that i would cover their event before i was booked for bramham .\nbramham international always has a wonderful atmosphere and is definitely one of my favourite events , with good facilities , great ground and very welcoming organisers . i would highly recommend it to anybody who has not visited before .\n\u201cwe\u2019re all riding with a bit of pressure because we all have the same dream , but i\u2019m really pleased with my horse\u2019s perforamnce . he\u2019s come on a huge amount as he came to the sport quite late , \u201d said pippa .\nyork\u2019s hector payne finished 11th on dynasty , while bedale\u2019s caroline clarke came 13th after enjoying a bramham double clear on touch too much , who picked up just 42 . 8 time penalties over their cross - country test .\noiwa , who is already a three - time olympian , jumped from third to first on bramham\u2019s final day on board calle ii as britain\u2019s gemma tattersall and quicklook v squandered victory by putting one fence down in the last showjumping round .\nif you\u2019ve never been to bramham in person and saturday\u2019s livestream whets your appetite to head to the event on sunday ( 11 june ) , find out more at urltoken \u2013 here you can also find full information regarding the event\u2019s entertainment and tradestand listings .\naustralia\u2019s sammi birch , riding hunter valley ii sadly suffered one rail meaning they finished behind gemma in third place \u201ci\u2019m very happy , if i thought i\u2019d finish third coming into this competition , i\u2019d of been thrilled\u201d speaking on the horse\u2019s future sammi concluded \u201ci think he\u2019s ready for a four star\u201d .\nthe british equestrian trade association are kindly offering a free check of your hat and body protector . if either do not fit correctly , they will give you a 10 % discount voucher for use in one of their member retailers \u2013 some of whom will be at bramham .\nafter 25 years as a commentator , kit dwerryhouse is calling it a day \u201cthings change but there\u2019s always continuity with bramham , we all get older , time to let the young have a go\u201d said kit . when asked how he came about the job \u201cright place at the wrong time\u201d joked kit .\nafter being a visitor for as long as she can remember tagging along with her mum mary , emily king realised a dream earlier today as she became the 2018 british horse feeds u25 cci3 * champion . riding jane del missier\u2019s dargun , emily rode an expertly crafted clear round over di boddy\u2019s technical and up to height [ \u2026 ]\nas if the eventing action wasn\u2019t enough , this top - class equestrian occasion also offers showjumping , young stock and breeding classes , alongside top flight showing and fast and furious pony club activities . all of this is set in around 450 acres of pristine parkland surrounding bramham house , home to the lane fox family .\nin the world of \u2018now\u2019 , we\u2019re expected to move at a blistering pace . it\u2019s always about what ' s next - your next job , your next promotion , your next horse , your next competition . this leaves little time or opportunity to be present and mindful of what we have right now . there\u2019s little time to reflect on how far we\u2019ve come .\nthe course runs over undulating ground with some steeper hills and therefore a fit horse is essential for both the cci and the cic . there will , once again , be two water combinations , and there will be alternatives at the more challenging fences . every effort will be made to provide the best possible going . a verti - drainer and irrigation will be used where , when and if appropriate . the start and finish will be close to the stables . the course runs clockwise and will again incorporate some of bramham park\u2019s wonderful features . ian stark , along with course - builder david evans - have once again come up with some great plans to ensure an exciting and true three - star test .\n\u201cthis win was unplanned but i wanted to be competitive , \u201d admitted 40 - year - old yoshi . \u201cmy horse is so careful and can sometimes jump too high , wasting time . i didn\u2019t ride as well as i wanted to today as i was a bit backwards \u2014 i wanted to be more flowing \u2014 but i\u2019m so happy and this is the biggest win of my career . \u201d\nthe cross - country phase proved costly for almost the entire field of riders with rain battering the cci * * * course throughout the day , meaning many withdrew and other contenders experienced difficulties . 33 horses started the course , richard jones was injured meaning he couldn\u2019t complete and french rider sebastien cavaillon , is undergoing operations to mend damage to his pelvic . his horse , sarah d\u2019argouges , was uninjured .\nafter returning home to fulfil my commitments to the belvoir on saturday i returned to bramham on sunday morning to complete the main cci3 * eventing competitions . the main ring is dedicated to show jumping for the day with the u25 and senior competition final phase jumping rounds being interspersed with national show jumping competitions , including the wetherby skips grand prix to close the event in style .\nall cci horses must stable onsite . stabling \u00a3160 per horse . stabling for cic horses - 1 night \u00a360 , 2 nights \u00a3100 , 3 nights or more \u00a3160 . all prices include vat . stabling for non - competition horses will only be available if space allows . stabling refunds - 100 % refund prior to ballot date , from ballot date until 25th may - no refund unless replaced from waitlist , after 25th may - no refund .\nin order to get a decent selection of both landscape and portrait images of each rider i chose to shoot from inside the ring , between the fences . this requires a good understanding of the course and timely movements from fence to fence so as not to ever be in the rider\u2019s or horse\u2019s line of sight . course designers and judges can always be consulted if you are not sure where you should stand , and they will be quick to move you if they don\u2019t think you are working safely .\nshe jumped a clear round on christopher stone\u2019s chico bella p to move up from second overnight .\n\u201cquicklook was slightly distracted by someone shouting \u2014 it\u2019s very unlike her to have a fence and she certainly said sorry all the way round , she wasn\u2019t going to touch another one , \u201d said gemma . \u201cchico bella p was amazing , she\u2019s such a trier .\nthe class was an important selection trial for the british team for the rio 2016 olympics and eight of the top 10 placings went to the home side . but the showjumping shuffled the order significantly .\nholly woodhead was the leader after yesterday\u2019s cross - country , but she and dhi lupison had three down today and dropped to eighth .\na clear round also elevated tina cook one place to second with elisabeth murdoch\u2019s billy the red .\n\u201che\u2019s been progressing all year , \u201d said tina . \u201ci think a lot of him and i\u2019m thrilled to be second . \u201d\npippa funnell moved up five places to take third with a fault - free performance from carol toliver\u2019s billy the biz .\nkitty king ( ceylor lan ) rose from sixth to fourth with a single time - fault , while new zealand\u2019s tim price had two time - penalties to move up from seventh to fifth with bango .\nnicola wilson\u2019s clear on one two many elevated her three places to sixth and it was the same story for william fox - pitt and chilli morning , who finished ninth .\naustralia\u2019s paul tapner rounded out the top 10 on yogi bear viii , who had the front rail off the oxer at fence 5c and also knocked the second part of the final double .\nby submitting your information , you agree to the terms & conditions and privacy & cookies policy .\nwe ' d also like to send you special offers and news just by email from other carefully selected companies we think you might like . your personal details will not be shared with those companies - we send the emails and you can unsubscribe at any time . please tick here if you are happy to receive these messages .\n\u00a9 copyright ti media limited . all rights reserved . terms & conditions | privacy policy | cookie consent\nwe will once again be using e - tickets as we feel it is an easier , quicker and more environmentally friendly way of issuing tickets .\nthe ticket purchase process is extremely straightforward , with no account or pre - registration required . once booked , you will receive an email with a link to your e - ticket , which you then need to print . there are therefore no postage costs ( although there is a \u00a31 per transaction booking fee ) and you receive your tickets instantly .\nplease note that children aged 12 and under are admitted free of charge , and do not require a ticket , when accompanied by an adult .\nwe also offer the option to buy gift vouchers which are the perfect present for those \u2018hard to buy for\u2019 people . available in \u00a35 , \u00a310 and \u00a320 vouchers , they can be booked online in the same way as tickets are booked .\ndetails of the 2018 official joules polo shirts will be available in due course .\nthe livestream from this popular yorkshire event airs on saturday 10 june from 9 : 20 am on betv ( www . britisheventing . tv ) and will show live cross country footage throughout the day from all three cross country sections of the event . the feature equi - trek cci3 * kicks off the cross country action over ian stark\u2019s challenge which is then followed by the stars of the future in the bishop burton college under 25 cci3 * . the day rounds off with the british equestrian trade association cic3 * where the winner will be crowned as the final rider passes through the finish .\npresented by lizzie greenwood - hughes , the stream will also feature live scoring and include expert commentary from event rider and equestrian journalist ellie kelly as well as experienced international eventer and commentator , angus smales .\nthe stream is available for anyone to watch , whether in the uk or overseas , be member or eventing fan free of charge . the livestream will be available from 09 : 20 am via urltoken throughout the day .\nif you can\u2019t watch live or want to see an amazing round once more , a \u2018watch again\u2019 service of the cross country rounds also be available on betv soon after the day\u2019s action has finished .\ndiscounted pre - event tickets are available via the online box office by midnight 4 june . after that , cash ticket and parking sales will be available on the entry gate .\nian stark remains the cross - country course designer and has worked with david evans and his team to produce this year\u2019s challenge .\nevent director nicholas pritchard said : \u201cian and david have pulled out all the stops this year with their cross country course developments , the riders and spectators are going to be impressed ! we can\u2019t wait to welcome everyone to our slice of yorkshire heaven for some top - flight action and enjoyment . \u201d\nthe expansive natural auditorium provides the perfect setting for watching the action . saturday is cross - country day where the riders tackle olympic legend ian stark\u2019s cross - country course .\nto celebrate the new national under - 25 champion , we delve into the photo archives to reflect on what has already been a great career for emily . . .\nto bring you up to speed on ' yoshi ' , here ' s some things you might like to know about him . . .\ndon\u2019t miss a moment of eventing action \u2013 see our schedule below for upcoming live streams .\nwinner : yoshiaki oiwa , on calle 44 leaps over one of the fences during showjumping section on sunday . picture : james hardisty .\na clear would have given tattersall victory , but both the british rider and australia\u2019s sammi birch on hunter valley ii blew their chances by putting one rail down each , meaning they would finish second and third .\nnorthallerton\u2019s world no 10 nicola wilson put two fences down on one two many , dropping the london 2012 olympian from fifth to eighth after resurrecting her prospects with saturday\u2019s perfect cross - country round \u2013 the only one of the day inside the time in the cci three - star .\ngrafton\u2019s james sommerville jumped one place above wilson into seventh to finish as the highest - placed yorkshire rider on the appropriately named talent .\nbut oiwa , 40 , was to prove an appropriate winner three years short of the tokyo 2020 olympic games .\nin probably two or three days it will hit me with what i did . it will probably make me even more happy when i get home and hear about it from friends .\n\u201ci am very happy with the result as i just didn\u2019t expect to be winning here , \u201d said oiwa , who is spending the summer based at pippa funnell\u2019s yard in surrey .\n\u201cin probably two or three days it will hit me with what i did . it will probably make me even more happy when i get home and hear about it from friends .\n\u201ci wanted to be competitive and my goal was to finish in the top ten or top five . i didn\u2019t expect to be winning . \u201d\nwilson and one two many were sat down in 28th after friday\u2019s disappointing dressage test , but the only perfect clear cross - country round of the entire cci class propelled the combination into the top five on a dramatic saturday afternoon .\nwilson appeared to be moving fourth when news then emerged that friday night leader tattersall had been hit with a 50 - point penalty for falling foul of the new flag rule over her cross - country test on quicklook v .\nthe penalty threatened to dump tattersall from first to 30th , but the rider was successful in her appeal , leaving her 1 . 7 penalty points ahead of birch heading into the showjumping finale .\n\u201cit\u2019s the first rail she\u2019s ever had down at a three - day event , \u201d revealed tattersall . \u201cit\u2019s hard luck , but that\u2019s our sport . \u201d\nnicola wilson , on one too many during the sunday showjumping . picture : james hardisty .\nhuddersfield\u2019s world no 7 oliver townend saw his chances officially ended when his sole remaining entry note worthy eventually retired from saturday\u2019s cross - country test .\nthe bishop burton college cci three - star under - 25s event was concluded yesterday morning with young briton will furlong surviving a nervy show - jumping round to win the class on collien p 2 .\nfurlong put two fences down and added one time penalty , but still edged out fellow briton gina ruck on rehy too with alicia hawker next on charles rr as part of a british one - two - three .\n\u201ci think i had 11 penalties in hand and i think i used nine of them so it was quite tight at the end . i\u2019m pleased i had that buffer , \u201d said a clearly relieved furlong .\npayne\u2019s other mount , ironstein , was eliminated over saturday\u2019s cross - country , which also eliminated bedale\u2019s charlie dennis on dhi hot chip and womersley\u2019s sophie platt on be be iii .\nthe cic three - star class was concluded on saturday evening as british star izzy taylor enjoyed her first win at the venue on trevidden .\ntaylor swooped to glory despite being sat only 15th after dressage after producing a double clear over showjumping and cross - country with no time penalties in either .\nwilson was well placed to challenge for victory on kings advocate ii , who was fifth after dressage , but the northallerton rider withdrew the 10 - year - old before cross - country .\naustralia\u2019s paul tapner finished second on yogi bear viii , while new zealand\u2019s tim price came third on cekatinka .\nthe usa\u2019s tiana coudray was the only other cic entry to go clear over cross - country inside the time , elevating her to fifth on under the clocks .\nzara tindall had to settle for finishing 14th on fernhill facetime , while harrogate rider hazel towers enjoyed two clear cross - country rounds on simply smart and simply clover .\nthis was enough to give her two finishes inside the top 30 to become top yorkshire rider in the cic .\nsimply smart consequently jumped from 64th to 22nd with simply clover moving from 68th to 27th .\nbedale\u2019s sara bowe was eliminated over the cross - country test having fallen from 34th to 62nd after picking up 23 penalty points in saturday morning\u2019s show - jumping round . friday night leader tapner picked up eight penalty points in the showjumping and was then eliminated over the cross - country .\ncross - country leader , gemma tattersall and quicklook v , had the back rail of the triple bar down , plus one time - fault which dropped them to second place .\n\u201ci\u2019m absolutely gutted as \u2018pebbles\u2019 has never had a fence down at a three - day event , but she went beautifully , \u201d said gemma . \u201ci don\u2019t know why we had the fence down and i think pebbles was just as surprised as everyone else , but it\u2019s still a good result and it\u2019s nice to be back on track after the olympics [ where the pair incurred 40 penalties across country ] . \u201d\n\u201ci think it is one of the toughest courses i\u2019ve ever seen at a three - day , \u201d she explained . \u201cthe oxers were all big , wide and square and there were some touch distances . \u201d\naustralian rider sammi birch who was third going into the final phase , also had a fence down on hunter valley ii , but they maintained their overall position , one better than last year , when a rail down in the same class also cost them the win .\n\u201ci\u2019m pleased with the overall result given the strong jumping phases and tough competition , \u201d said sammi . \u201ci didn\u2019t fall off or do anything stupid and i\u2019ve achieved what i came here to do which was to gain our four - star qualification . \u201d\nyoshi\u2019s fellow countryman , toshiyuki tanaka rose from 35th after the dressage thanks to a speedy clear across country on talma d allou , to eventual fourth , incurring just one time - fault today .\nnicola wilson , who was fifth going into the final phase riding one two many had two fences down , including the first which dropped her to eighth .\nother notable british performances included willa newton and chance remark who put a fall at badminton behind them to finish fifth , plus piggy french and vanir kamira who were sixth and james sommerville and talent , who also fell at badminton who finished seventh here .\nclear rounds in the showjumping were few and far between , with just five combinations jumping clear inside the time allowed of 79 seconds . those included simon grieve and drumbilla metro ( 10th ) , roo fox and fleet street ( 28th ) , georgie spence with halltown harley ( 12th ) and laura collett with mr bass ( 24th ) .\nyoshiaki oiwa ( yoshi ) rode beautifully following faults from top contenders andrew nicholson and nicola wilson . the 10 - year - old holstein gelding jumped the fences leaving plenty of clearance , exceeding expectation of the seated crowd .\n\u201ci didn\u2019t really expect winning here , so maybe in a few days time i can feel it more\u201d said yoshi \u201cthis is really good for our country and our team , our people will be happy with that\u201d .\na rare fence for gemma tattersall and pebble syndicate\u2019s quicklook v , cost the pair this year\u2019s title \u201cit\u2019s the first rail she\u2019s had at a three - day ever , she\u2019s a fantastic jumper and she jumped amazingly well\u201d said gemma \u201cwe made a mistake , it\u2019s hard luck but that\u2019s our sport and we have to be tough and take it on the chin\u201d .\nsammi birch ( aus ) on hunter valley ii during saturday\u2019s cross country . image credit mike bain\nyoshi\u2019s win is the first for the japanese equestrian community in europe . the 40 - year - old rider and his girlfriend have spent the first half of the season training with british duo , pippa and william funnell .\ncalling for nominations for the nef sir colin spedding award do you know a worthy unsung . . .\nbritish equestrian vaulting news great britain\u2019s vaulters announced for world equestrian games british equestrian vaulting selectors . . .\nbest fly repellent for horses here we review the best fly repellent for horses . having used so many different types \u2026 read more\nsince i hit \u2018publish\u2019 on my very first blog post six years ago , the time has flown . we\u2019ve launched a sport website , a consulting agency , a print magazine , a youtube channel , and a lifestyle website . each phase of this journey has been incredible thanks to the amazing dedication of an outstanding team .\nnf is evolving . but before we unveil our next chapter , we\u2019re turning the lights off .\nwhile i can hardly wait to show you nf 2 . 0 and begin this new chapter with all of you , i want to take this chance to bridge a gap between the old and the new , the what and the why , the then and the now .\ni hope you can take this journey with us , as we create discussion over the next 30 days and take time to reflect , to learn from one another , and to set the tone for what\u2019s to come .\nwatch our exclusive videos right here and see highlights of the competition on saturday 17 june at 8pm \u2013 sky 253 or online by subscribing to h & c play .\nthis website uses cookies to offer you the best experience online . by continuing to use our website , you agree to the use of cookies .\nblair has run three - day events since 1989 , beginning with a national ( ccn ) two - star , then adding an international ( cci ) two - star in 1991 . in 1998 , the event ran both a cci * and cci * * for the first time , and in 2003 moved up a level to run cci * * * alongside the existing cci * . 2006 was another year of change , as the cci * * was reintroduced to run alongside the three - and one - star competitions , making blair the only event in britain to run cci * , cci * * and cci * * * events concurrently . in 2009 , the event took on yet another challenge , running two sections of cci * due to huge entries and introducing a cic * * * as well \u2013 a very busy year indeed !\nblair castle has a strong history of running european championships , having hosted the fei european junior championships in 1996 , and the fei european young rider eventing championships in both 2007 and 2011 . most recently , the event has hosted the senior fei european eventing championship in 2015 .\nbronze : thibaut vallette on inst . francais du cheval et de l\u2019equitation\u2019s qing du briot\nby submitting this form , you are granting : atholl estates , blair castle , pitlochry , ph18 5tl , permission to email you . you may unsubscribe via the link found at the bottom of every email . ( see our email privacy policy urltoken for details . ) emails are serviced by constant contact .\nwe use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website . if you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it .\n\u00a9 suregrow fertiliser ltd 2016 . all rights reserved . website designed by the wrapped agency\nthese classes are for young horses , or brood mares with the potential to breed future top class event horses . a supreme champion is crowned at the end of the classes . the 2018 competition will be judged by hopper cavendish and lady howick .\nthe classes are in hand and will take place on thursday 7th june 2018 , starting at 9 . 00 am .\nit ' s tight at the top in the cic3 * , with just 3 . 8 penalties separating the top 10\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nthank you for visiting british eventing . to enhance the security of our site we have made some changes which your browser will not support . to continue using our site please upgrade your browser .\nelectric hook up : available at a cost of \u00a384 ( must be booked with entries secretary prior to the event ) .\ncci3 * first prize will be \u00a35 , 750 plus use of an equi - trek sonic horsebox for 12 months . under 25 cci3 * first prize will be \u00a34 , 000 cic3 * first prize will be \u00a32 , 000 other special prizes will also be awarded\nin case of abandonment , please telephone 01937 846005 , or check urltoken or urltoken . all terrain vehicles / motorcycles will not be permitted under any circumstances . dogs must be kept on leads and under control at all times\ncookies are small text files held on your computer . they are used so that you can place orders and we can provide a better service . continue to use the site as normal if you ' re happy with this , or find out how to manage cookies .\nin my case i have had the pleasure of photographing this fabulous yorkshire event for quite a few years , and this prestigious yorkshire event has become one of my firm favourites .\non thursday i was covering the two dressage arenas in the main equi - trek arena . in order to try to get good medium trot images \u2013 the \u201cmoney shot\u201d \u2013 we shoot across the two arenas from the side , rather than from end on , as i would if i was only covering a single arena . we also employ two camera bodies in order to keep the images from the two separate arenas , in this case two d4s bodies , one mounted with a 200 - 400 f / 4 , the other a 70 - 200 f / 2 . 8 . it is not a perfect situation by any means , as it is very difficult to shoot over the boards in the far arena without being in a raised position .\na note here on remote cameras and show jumping . if you plan to leave a remote camera in the ring near a fence you need the course designer\u2019s permission to do so . if the event is an international fei event then you should also consult the technical delegate so that he or she can confirm that where you plan to leave the camera is safe . they will generally insist it is there for the whole competition to ensure a level playing field for all competitors .\nthe cci under 25 competition was won by will furlong and collien p 2 despite adding nine penalties . gina ruck and rehy too were second , alicia hawker and charles rr in third . the senior cci3 * competition was won by yoshiaki oiwa and calle 44 who jumped a clear round and moved up from third place overnight . five penalties for gemma tattersall and quicklook v knocked them down a place into second . sammi birch and hunter valley ii also had a pole down and dropped to third .\nsave my name , email , and website in this browser for the next time i comment .\nthis site uses akismet to reduce spam . learn how your comment data is processed .\ni am a photographer , website designer and host living in oakham , rutland .\ni work with clients who are sole traders and others which are ftse companies . they are equally important to me .\nif you need commercial photography , editorial photography , event photography , lifestyle , equestrian or wedding photography , then i can help you , with over 30 years experience in these areas .\ni design , host and maintain websites for clients as varied as farms , interior designers and equestrian centres , as well as for bloggers and sportspeople .\nif you think that i could be the right person to help you , whatever your project , then please get in touch and we can discuss what you need and the ways in which i can help .\nto search the image galleries please click on \u201cgalleries\u201d then use the orange search drawer on the right to search ."]}
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( colorado ) \u2022 golden fleece mining and milling company ( iowa ) . . .\nin 1922 the mine was owned by the revived golden fleece mining and milling company . . . golden age mining company is a . . . golden sun mining and milling company . . .\nthe golden fleece mining and milling company ( iowa ) , was a mining company and was incorporated on may 7 , 1893 under the laws of the state of iowa .\nrichest mining company . . . . the golden fleece mining and milling company ( iowa ) , was a mining company and was incorporated on may 7 , . . .\ndec 06 , 2011\u00b7 golden fleece mining and milling company ( new york ) topic . the golden fleece mining and milling company ( new york ) , probably already founded \u2026\ngolden fleece mining and milling company ( new york ) : the golden fleece mining and milling company ( new york ) , probably already founded in 1879 , . . .\nthe golden fleece mining and milling : . . . company name : the golden fleece mining and milling : file number : 1900002130 : filing state : oklahoma \u2026\norigin the order of the golden fleece was established on . . . in american politics golden fleece company , . . . us golden fleece mining and milling company . . .\ngolden fleece mining and milling company ( new york ) topic . the golden fleece mining and milling company ( new york ) , probably already founded in 1879 , . . .\ngolden fleece mining and milling company ( new york ) the golden fleece mining and milling company ( new york ) , probably already founded in 1879 , but . get chat .\nthe golden fleece mining and milling company , inc . , was listed on the colorado springs mining exchange ( stock designation : golden fleece ) .\nd\u00e9finitions de golden _ fleece _ mining _ and _ milling _ company _ ( iowa ) , synonymes , antonymes , d\u00e9riv\u00e9s de golden _ fleece _ mining _ and _ milling _ company _ . . .\n. . . every one mining company profile and mining products and equipments are maintain individual mining . . . golden fleece mining and milling company ( l ) golden grove . . .\ngolden fleece tunnel . 1 was here . the golden fleece tunnel , is a gold mining site in the . . . w / 133071233395397\n> golden fleece mining and milling company . . .\nd\u00e9finitions de golden fleece mining and milling company new york , synonymes , . . . stephen f . mack , superintendent of the golden fleece mining company , . . .\n\u00bb golden jack mining and milling company montana . . . golden jack mining milling fergus county montana 1897 . . . these include the climax - golden fleece - bonanza . . .\nthe golden fleece mining and milling company ( new york ) , probably already founded in 1879 , . . . superintendent of the golden fleece mining company . , . . .\ncategory : history of mining . history of mining is included in the jel classification codes as jel : n5 : . . . golden fleece mining and milling company ( iowa )\ngolden fleece mine mrds details . . . . golden fleece mining co . company id : percent : home office : . . . mining method : milling method :\ngolden fleece mining and milling company ( new york ) . . . gold belt drainage , transportation & tunnel company . golden fleece . read more . scripophily old \u2026\nthe golden fleece tunnel , is a gold mining site in the westville gold . . . tunnel and was operated successfully by the golden fleece mining and milling company . . .\nthe golden fleece mining company is one of the best paying gold producing properties in colorado and it has . . . the golden fleece mining and milling company , inc . , . . .\nhistorical mine report files c . 1900 . . . golden fleece hinsdale golden gate clear creek miscellaneous . . . golden queen mining & milling company chaffee \u2026\nthe golden fleece mining and milling company ( new york ) , probably already founded in 1879 , . . .\nthe golden fleece mining and milling company . . . a 1940 film , directed by leslie fenton see also golden fleece ( disambiguation ) the golden fleecing may refer to : . . .\ngolden field milling corp . rod mill product introduction : a grinding equipment with steel rod as medium . . . the golden fleece mining and milling company . . .\nore millling equipment golden colorado . . . . although the glorious peak of golden fleece mining and milling co . had . . . barite milling machinery maintenance company \u2026\n. . . all focused on golden fleece tunnel ( california ) , and makes it easy . . . successfully by the golden fleece mining and milling company . . .\n. . . golden fleece mining co . company id : percent : . . . mining method : milling method : . . . \u00a9 2017 western mining history ;\nore millling equipment golden colorado . . . . although the glorious peak of golden fleece mining and milling co . had . . . barite milling machinery maintenance company in . . .\nnevada mining and milling llc \u2013 grinding mill china . . . . the golden fleece mining and milling company ( new york ) , probably already founded in 1879 , . . .\ngolden fleece mining and milling company : urltoken source : wikipedia : libros en idiomas extranjeros urltoken premium libros en idiomas extranjeros ir .\ngolden fleece mining and milling company . . . mining the ' golden age ' of los angeles . . . the case is made that the wild west was a \u201cgolden age\u201d for jews , . . .\ngolden fleece tunnel ( california ) . . . it has a 3 , 000 ft ( 910 m ) tunnel and was operated successfully by the golden fleece mining and milling company . . .\n. . . etta mining & milling company golden idol ( golden idol group ) dick lyons gold king w . d . powells , . . . penn gold mining company golden fleece no . 3 , p . . . .\ngolden fleece mining and milling company ( new york ) . . . in that same year , the golden fleece vein , later to become one of the celebrated mines of colorado , . . .\ngolden fleece mine ( colorado ) . . . in september 1892 he sold out for $ 50 , 000 to george w . peirce of the golden fleece mining and milling company ( new york ) .\ngolden jack mining milling fergus county montana 1897 , gulin . this is an issued and uncanceled 1897 certificate on the golden jack mining & milling co . , which . . .\npages in category\nmining in colorado\n. . . golden fleece mining and milling company ( iowa ) i . idaho springs miners ' strike of 1903 ; k . king coal ; l . leadville miners . . .\n. . . ( advance mining and milling ; makelim group ; golden fleece and free gold ) , . . . montana mining company ; golden west ) , quartzville district , linn co . , oregon , usa :\n12 . exploring former mining sites from kaladar to . . . the ore chimney mining company , . . .\nquite recently while visiting the golden fleece mining . . .\nmilling mineral powder , wholesale various high quality milling mineral powder products from global milling mineral powder suppliers and milling mineral powder factory . . .\nmineral mountain mining & milling co . company research & investing information . find executives and the latest company news .\n. . . all focused on history of mining , and makes it easy to learn , explore , and join the digparty and talk to . . . golden fleece mining and milling company ( new york )\nin colorado , several other golden fleece mines were operating , but those did not reach the importance of the golden fleece mine at lake san cristobal .\ncategory : defunct mining companies of the united states . . . golden fleece mining and milling company ( new york ) h . hearst , haggin , tevis and co . i . imc global ; k .\ngolden fleece mine mrds details . site name : . . . company id : percent : home office : info year : . . . mining method : milling method :\nthe golden fleece mine was purchased by h . e . moore in 1944 .\nview company leaders and background information for mineral milling company . search our database of over 100 million company and executive profiles .\ntwo other golden fleece mines in colorado are described , where other parties operated mines .\nauthentic early colorado gold mining stock certificates . . . 1898 the lottie gibson mining & milling company . . . this is the only certificate i have seen from golden , . . .\nmining company . 320 likes \u00b7 20 talking about this . mining persists in many countries . . . . hepburnia coal company is a surface mining operator in central pennsylvania .\nthe difference between this company and the golden fleece mining and milling 3 financials and financial statements ; 4 revival attempt ; 5 see also ; 6 references and notes . . the decline in the golden fleece stock was used as template in frederick upham adams mines & quarry news bureau , chicago , 1897 , p .\nrosario mining company : 32 : 71 : north bloomfield mining and gravel company : 30 : 72 : langdale axe industry : 29 : 73 : mount lyell mining and railway company : 28 : 74 . . .\ndiscover company info on mineral mountain mining & milling company in coeur d alene , id , such as contacts , addresses , reviews , and registered agent .\nmineral mountain mining & milling co . stock price , stock quotes and financial overviews from marketwatch .\ndiscover company info on mineral milling company in missouri , such as contacts , addresses , reviews , and registered agent .\nminerals milling company in malaysia [ 4 . 8 - 5676 ratings ] the gulin . . . malaysia mineral milling company . grinding mills for sale for caco3 . . .\n. the company also owned the montgomery mining claim in gilpin county . signed by\nall posts tagged\nmineral mountain mining & milling company\nfeatured 8 months ago . this project may bring the next gold rush to alaska .\n, company secretary . an exceptional and scarce piece of colorado mining history . price - $ 495\nfind the mineral mountain mining & milling company business profile in post falls , id at dandb . com . explore the credibility review business directory to learn\n1896 the blue jay mining company - incorporated under the laws of the state of colorado .\nin a statement given out from the office of the chief post office inspector yesterday it appears that burr brothers have also organized , promoted , and sold stock in the following mining companies : rawhide tarantula , capitalized at $ 1 , 000 , 000 ; montezuma mining and smelting , $ 1 , 000 , 000 ; montezuma extension gold mining , $ 1 , 000 , 000 , and the golden fleece mining , milling and refining company , $ 500 , 000 .\nmineral mountain mining & milling company is a nonclassifiable establishment located in post falls , idaho . view phone number , employees , products , revenue , and more .\nscm is quite experienced in construction , milling and mining industry . requirements like customized design , advanced equipments and faultless service are available .\n, died dec . 21 , 1886 ) and samuel wendell . the new owners relocated the ground as the golden fleece mine . in 1890 ,\ndoe run > what we do > mining and milling . the doe run companys lead mining operations take place 1 , 250 feet beneath the earths surface , at the southeast . . .\nspecialist mineral milling & material milling . the processing of ferro alloys industrial minerals drying and heat treatment crushing , screening to specific size ranges .\n1879 the highland chief consolidated mining company - green 100 share certificate - price - $ 85 . 00\nbarite is a very common material our company is professional manufacturer of barite mineral . . . professional zenith company able to provide you barite milling . . .\ngeo . l . mckay and chas . colby . promoters of the chisna consolidated mining co . and the island bay mining co .\n. deer creek mining district . claims included the rebecca , king solomon , golden fleece , rebecca n0 . 1 , king solomon no . 2 , log cabin , crocovine and the cripple . this is stock # 29 , issued to the company president ,\ncalifornia mines . elephant eagle gold . . . in 1886 fifteen people invested $ 97 , 600 to reopen the mine under the corporate entity of the kennedy mining and milling company .\nupdated key statistics for mineral mountain mining & milling co . - including mmmm margins , p / e ratio , valuation , profitability , company description , and other stock . . .\nw . h . wintemute , new york city . promoter of the gold run mining & tunneling co . , also of the redman mining , milling and smelting co . now in the tombs .\ncarter mining & milling company mine , carter district , mineral co . , montana , usa : ref : deposit : : rowe , j . p . ; gold quartz mining in western montana , themining world , p . . .\nthe mine was operated and owned by san juan golden fleece mining co . , denver , colorado , capitalized at $ 1 , 000 , 000 , the stock principally owned by s . g . beatty , morris landa and p . b . beatty , company not stock listed .\n1880 the highland chief consolidated mining company - brown certificate issued for 5 shares - price - $ 85 . 00\ncategory : history of mining . . . . calumet and hecla mining company ; camborne school of mines ; carharrack ; carusu ; charterhouse roman town ; chilean silver rush ; china ditch ;\n^ corregan , r . a . ; lingane , d . f . : colorado mining directory : containing an accurate description of the mines , mining properties and mills , and the mining , milling , smelting , reducing and refining companies and corporations of colorado . denver : colo . , 1883 , 908 pp .\n- this company worked the revenue placers and lodes in the alicante mining district . it was quite rich in silver . signed by\nwe are a well - known mining machinery company . small scale gold ore grinder are sold around the . . . 1 tph impact mill for small scale milling of hard rock gold ore . . .\naccording to the post office authorities the following companies , of which burr brothers sold large amounts of stock , and which are now out of existence , are : the red top mining and leasing company , capitalized at $ 1 , 000 , 000 ; long beach , mexico , and arizona mining company , capitalized at $ 1 , 500 , 000 ; nevada goldfield mining , milling and smelting company capitalized at $ 5 , 000 , 000 ; united standard lead and zinc , capitalized at $ 1 , 000 , 000 ; florence consolidated mining and leasing company , capitalized at $ 1 , 000 , 000 ; round mountain central mining company , capitalized at $ 1 , 000 , 000 ; cobalt - portage mine company , capitalized at $ 1 , 000 , 000 ; british - american copper mines and smelter company , capitalized at $ 5 , 000 , 000 ; arizona copper gold mines company , capitalized at $ 1 , 500 , 000 ; searchlight canina gold mining company , capitalized at $ 1 , 000 , 000 ; holcomb automatic engine company , capitalized at $ 500 , 000 , and the cotton wood copper company , capitalized at $ 1 , 000 , 000 .\nfigure 14 shows the fatalities associated with coal mining and the oil and gas extraction industry .\n^ engineering and mining journal , vol . 145 , 1944 , p . 102 .\nthe feed industry ' s first choice for quality private label , trace mineral and vitamin premix feed . important information for valued customers of mercer milling company .\ndow provides a range of grinding aids to optimize grinding and milling and improve the . . . is a major cost in mineral . . . chemical company . . .\n1902 the pappoose gold mining company - incorporated ( in 1894 ) under the laws of the state of colorado - very unusual and rare certificate . this\n, location described as : situated on bobtail hill , a little north to golden age mine .\n( printed beneath title ) . this is the first certificate i have seen from this company . issued to company president ,\ngroup portrait of miners in front of a wooden mining building at the golden fleece mine , hinsdale county , colorado , dated between 1870 and 1890 . held in photo collection of denver public library ( call number : x - 60892 ) , colorado historical society , and denver art museum , online : [ 5 ]\ncoal mining is quite extensive compared with uranium mining . this is due to the relatively low energy content of coal compared with uranium , which translates to needing much higher volumes of coal . the deforestation of the environment for mining coal is a significant environmental impact .\ngeneral milling corporation ( gmc ) has been in existence in the philippines for more than five decades .\nthe golden fleece mine had much impact on the development of the whole area around lake city . a description of the mine , with special emphasis on geological features , including photos and a profile map of the mine , was published by\ncsr also helps to greenwash the company\u2019s image , to cover up negative impacts by saturating the media with positive images of the company\u2019s csr credentials\u2026 .\n1892 the clay county mining & milling company - location of mines , gilpin county , colorado ( printed beneath vignette ) . 100 share certificate issued to henry a . moore . this was a gold & silver mine . office at denver , colorado . c . e . taylor , president and geo . h . barchelden company secretary . price - $ 95 . 00\nthere are things you need to consider if you are looking for good mineral milling services company . . . . should be other places where one can find mineral ball mill . . .\n^ exact location cannot be verified , due to missing of exact maps and unclear description , since no golden age mine is near .\neugene davis and edward c . bryan . promoters of the capacaya mining co . , washington , d . c .\nsome material from contributors may contain additional copyrights of their respective company or organization .\n( printed beneath vignette ) . the chicago enterprise was located in the lake city mining district . signed by\ndurango gravel gravel rock products business plan financial plan . market research reports for mining and quarrying of nonmetallic minerals , except fuels\ntook a lease on golden fleece mine . then in 1892 , he opened a large vein of rich telluride ore . in july of 1892 one carload was valued at more than $ 19 , 000 . in september 1892 he sold out for $ 50 , 000 to the\nfor 5 , 000 shares . the sedan gmc owned the anna belle , fourth of july and mcgee mining claims . signed by\nimpact of ifrs on financial statements and ratios . cgaap for a sample of companies that adopted ifrs before 2010 ( i . e . early adopters ) . interestingly , the report also finds mining , quarrying , and oil and gas extraction . 21 . mining . 2 .\ndetailed vignette shows many miners ( and a couple of horses ) working in a tunnel . the center of the company seal shows stacked bullion bars . the mining claims that the company owned are also printed on the certificate as follows : highland chief - highland mary - robert burns - gilderoy - aztec\n13 . company timeline , \u201d starbucks , accessed may 4 , 2014 , urltoken .\n188 _ the queen mining company of leadville colorado - shares were worth $ 10 each . one of the earlier operations from this famous silver mining district . the receipt is still attached to the left side , just as it was removed from the original book . unissued . ( 1880s ) price - $ 49 . 00\n1899 the gilpin and cripple creek gold mining company - incorporated ( in 1898 ) under the laws of the state of colorado - scarce cripple creek certificate with a fancy title . owned the atlanta and roanna claims on the south slope of\non the other hand , brenda is supported by the company director of public relations and marketing , who believes that a vegan approach will allow the company to distinguish itself from other \u201chipster\u201d brands .\n^ engineering and mining journal , vol . 145 , 1944 , p . 102 ( issn 0095 - 8948 , coden enmjak ) .\n2016 - 9 - 9\u00ac\u22112016 - 9 - 9\u00ac\u2211more details : urltoken millers and base minerals l specialised millling l african pegmatite is a specialised milling . . .\nt . m . henderson , st . louis , mo . promoter of the great western mining co . , and afterthought copper co .\nshanghai dingbo heavy industry machinery co . , ltd is specialized in producing and exporting stone crushers and grinding mill etc mining machinery for more than ten . . .\nwe have audited the accompanying consolidated financial statements of ( \u201cthe company\u201d ) , which comprise the consolidated statements of financial position as at qatar quarries and building materials company w . l . l . was established to\n^ rickard , thomas arthur : across the san juan mountains . engineering and mining journal , vol . 76 , 1903 , online : [ 1 ]\n^ chauney l . hall : \u201ca review of our mining resources\u201d , silverton standard , august 10 , 1895 , p . 1 .\n1903 the rebecca mining and leasing company - incorporated under the laws of the state of colorado - this is not the same rebecca mine that most collectors think of at cripple creek . . . this rebecca mine was located in jefferson county , near the town of\nwelcome to shanghai scm mining and construction machinery co . , ltd . add : no . 416 jianye road , south jinqiao area , pudong , shanghai , china\nromans used hydraulic mining methods , such as hushing and ground sluicing on a large scale to extract gold from extensive alluvial ( loose sediment ) de express yourself .\n4 . jefferson , thomas . the jeffersonian cyclopedia . funk and wagnalls company : new york and london . jan . 1 , 1900 . urltoken\nof colorado springs . my research indicates this company was in business around 1902 . unissued . dated 190 _\n^ reprint publ . with different pagination , in : rickard , t . a . : journeys of observation , san francisco , 1907 : across the san juan mountains , chapter 13 : the golden fleece \u2014 a bonanza and its vicissitudes \u2014 geological features \u2014 theories of lode formation \u2014 the treatment of the ore . p . 80 - 86 , online : [ 2 ]\nstill other companies in which they have sold stock are the happy jack copper mining and developing company , capitalized at $ 500 , 000 ; yukon basin gold dredging company , capitalized at $ 1 , 000 , 000 ; toledo , wabash & st . louis railroad , capitalized at $ 6 , 000 , 000 , and the chicago - new york electric air line railroad capitalized at $ 2 , 000 , 000 , in connection with the co - operative construction company , capitalized at $ 1 , 000 , 000 .\ndurango gravel gravel rock products business plan executive summary . and less unemployment , but exactly how much more income are graduates making ? market research reports for mining and quarrying of nonmetallic minerals ,\n188 _ omaha and grant smelting and refining company - incorporated under the laws of the state of colorado - the omaha smelting works was one of the first businesses established in omaha , nebraska in 1870 . in 1882 , it merged with the grant smelting company of denver , colorado to form this company . the grant smelter was built by a leadville smelter operator by the name of\ndurango gravel gravel rock products business plan executive summary . with 500 complete sample plans , easy financials , and access anywhere , liveplan market research reports for mining and quarrying of nonmetallic minerals , except\none other company , the vitak company , a million - dollar corporation now in the hands of a receiver , also disposed of its stock through burr brothers , who have also been selling lots at lincoln , n . j .\nofficers of the united wireless co . , new york city . the de forest wireless was merged into this company .\nthese are illustrative ifrs financial statements of a listed company , prepared in accordance with international financial reporting standards . these illustrative\nunion carbide corporation ( subsidiary of the dow chemical company ) uses constructed wetlands to treat wastewater near seadrift in texas .\nthe collins company made its headquarters at 54 clinton street , newark . there was a frederick collins , a wireless inventor who had a small laboratory there . the chief selling agents of the collins concern also made their headquarters there . the clark company was organized and controlled by thomas e . clark , an electrical engineer at detroit , mich . the pacific company formerly had headquarters at los angeles , and the massie company was organized by walter w . massie of providence , r . i . , an electrician .\nnear the north end of lake san cristobal , ruins of buildings at the golden fleece mine are still visible today . the old portal to the mine is thought to be located at latitude : 37 . 983077 , longitude : - 107 . 293130 , while the portal for the main third level tunnel is given as latitude : 37 . 980600 ; longitude : - 107 . 300000 .\nfair and lovely promotes and sustains social , racial , and ethnic stereotypes and prejudices .\nit would be an inspiring and fun way for company employees to interact with schools in developing nations , which would foster understanding across class , culture , and community .\nthe rhodus brothers , chicago . promoters of the mercantile finance co . , the central life securities co . , and the republic life insurance co . also the mina grande mining co .\nsome of the other companies organized and promoted and of which stock has been sold by burr brothers are the ellsmere farm of michigan , the california eucalyptus timber company , capitalized at $ 1 , 000 , 000 , and the new amsterdam securities company , capitalized at $ 100 , 000 , and later merged with burr brothers , inc .\nthe golden fleece mine is a gold mining site in hinsdale county , colorado , 5 miles ( 8 km ) south of lake city . the mine is located half a mile west of the north end of lake san cristobal . by 1904 it had produced $ 1 , 400 , 000 in silver and gold ore . the mine operated intermittently until 1919 . later , in the mid 1960 ' s , some renewed interest in the property came up , especially in the hiwassee lode area of the mine , but other than a couple of small test shipments , there is no recorded production until today .\nthe continental wireless telephone and telegraph company is an arizona concern , incorporated in october , 1909 , said inspector keene . it was practically dormant until about may of the present year , however . but in may last an ornate circular of eighty pages was sent out announcing that the continental had arranged for the controlling interest in the collins wireless telephone company , the pacific wireless , the clark wireless , and the massie wireless company . the collins concern was organized in the district of columbia and capitalized at $ 1 , 000 , 000 . the clark company has an authorized capital of $ 2 , 500 , 000 , the pacific wireless is capitalized at $ 10 , 000 , 000 , and the massie company at $ 300 , 000 .\n190 _ the transcontinental transportation & mining company - incorporated under the laws of the state of colorado - detailed steam locomotive vignette . there is also some type of picture inside the green box but i can ' t quite make it out . unissued ( pre - 1910 ) price - $ 45 . 00\ndd & a , production expenses and exploration costs are recorded on a company ' s income statement . dd & a expenses charged to the income statement are\nall of these terms define two basic aspects of corporations : 1 ) their limited liability ( which applies to all corporations ) , and 2 ) their status as a public or private company . public companies are allowed to sell their shares on public stock markets and tend to be the larger type of company .\n. founded in 1986 , it is the oldest and largest fair trade coffee company in the united states . \u201d \u201cequal exchange : about our co - op\u201d\ns largest inspection company . then , in 2012 and 2013 , a horrific series of accidents\u2014eerily reminiscent of the triangle shirtwaist fire that had occurred a century before\u2014reminded the world\nin this chapter\u2019s debate section , you are asked to play the role of an executive at a company that is considering adopting the toms model .\nrange of services , including examples of projects undertaken . dodge annual report , but the company would , we believe , have followed mine or quarry .\nexample balance sheet . the assets of the fictitous company abcd inc . ( which is also used later ) on january 31st , 20x0 consist of cash and equipment , 41 , 500\nflo - cert is a private , for - profit company that carries out certification audits for national organizations that wish to authorize local brands and vendors to use the fairtrade label . 6\ns target market is children , the company is especially exposed to negative publicity related to certain sweatshop abuses , in particular , the use of child labor .\ndec 31 , 2011 notes to the consolidated financial statements . . . of mining companies , for the year ended 31 december 2011 . . . ( international ) limited 2011 illustrative financial statements for additional details and examples of items to .\n1915 the western manufacturing , placer mining and promotion company - incorporated ( in 1914 ) under the laws of the state of colorado -\npromotion shares\nstamped at bottom border . shiny - gold corporate seal clearly punched into the lower - left . the vignette was taken from an actual early photograph . i believe the machine on the left is a coal - powered steam shovel , known as a bucyrus shovel . on the right is an automated sluice to separate the gold from the gravel . this stock certificate was issued to the company secretary ,\n^ mines register : successor to the mines handbook and the copper handbook , describing the non - ferrous metal mining companies in the western hemisphere , mines publications inc . , vol . 18 , part 1 , 1931 , p . 855 .\nlist your company today ! select a subscription package below ( note : you can purchase print edition promotions in addition to these online offerings during the . . .\nhere than i have room for . . . so i encourage you to google the company name . office at colorado springs . price - $ 79 . 00\nwas mayor of animas forks , san juan county , colorado in 1886 . the same year he purchased the sunnyside extension mine in the eureka mining district ( san juan county ) . the vulcan mine was likely near\nnovember 2006 ( the ' technical report\u201d ) relating to the eagle rock quarry project prepared by terra nova technologies ( tnt , and amec company ) . . financial analysis . . . sample preparation , analyses and security .\nthe first definite proposal to the investing public originated from the office of the collins company in newark , where c . l . vaughan , assistant treasurer of the company , arranged for the consolidation and explained its purposes and arranged for the exchange of stock of the collins for the continental . the basis of this exchange was that for every dollar spent by investors for the collins stock just so much stock would be issued by the continental company . but the stockholders were not to get possession of their new stock until the expiration of two years .\nthe company started as a co - partnership concern in 1907 under the laws of connecticut , with a capital of $ 100 , 000 . this capital in the last year was increased to $ 300 , 000 , and a large amount of the stock was sold to the public . the company has been paying a dividend of 1 per cent , monthly .\nthis chapter\u2019s debate is based on a difficult decision to be made by ecofash , inc . , a rapidly growing fictional clothing company based in brooklyn , new york .\nthe stock purchased by lovelace , according to the complaint , was of the coalinga - aladdin oil company . it is stated that burr brothers represented that the oil company was an assured success and that its oil well was producing 5 , 000 barrels a month . it further states that lovelace , from his own information and from official investigation , believes the statements contained in letters mailed by burr brothers were false and fraudulent .\nmar 7 , 2013 consolidated financial statements . financial statements of the parent company ( fas ) . . . our goal is to set an example in the way we .\nalternatives to wool include acrylic , cotton , cotton flannel , polyester fleece , and synthetic shearling . newer innovations , such as tencel , are breathable , durable , and biodegradable , and serve as is one of the newest cruelty - free wool substitutes . 35 another newer innovation , polartec wind pro , is made primarily from recycled plastic soda bottles and boasts a wind resistance four times that of wool . 36\nand thereupon and immediately the united wireless , through its official secretary , received the one and only cash offer ever made for its $ 14 , 000 , 000 assets . it was an offer of twenty - five cents , if the company would deliver the securities .\nalthough toms does not own any factories , it has a strict code of conduct for its supply chain . the company assures its customers that supply , production , and labor comply with corporate responsibility standards and local laws , including the prevention of slavery and human trafficking .\n^ portrait and biographical record of denver and vicinity colorado , containing portraits and biographies of many well known citizens of the past and present together with biographies and portraits of all the presidents of the united states ( portraited person : charles h . davis ) , chapman publishing company , chicago , 1898 , p . 791 - 792 .\nmonsanto is a leading company of genetically engineered seeds . this public company\u2019s headquarters are in st . louis , missouri , and it was founded in 1901 , more than 100 years ago . the company holds 404 operating facilities in 66 countries , and there are 20 , 767 employees worldwide . in 2011 , its net income was $ 1 . 6 trillion and its net sales were $ 11 . 8 trillion , which are a 13 percent and 47 percent increase from 2010 , respectively . their mission is to produce more , conserve more , and improve lives , and they are committed to sustainable agriculture . the company states that it is their purpose to work alongside farmers to grow as much food as they have in the past by selling seeds with traits developed through biotechnology , and crop protection chemicals . it was ranked in the top 10 of the world\u2019s most innovative companies by forbes magazine , as well as honored with various other awards .\nas of october 2013 , bills for various degrees of mandatory labeling had been proposed and were awaiting a vote in alaska , arizona , illinois , indiana , iowa , massachusetts , minnesota , missouri , nevada , new hampshire , new jersey , new york , oregon , pennsylvania , rhode island , tennessee , washington , and west virginia . bills for mandatory labeling had been proposed and voted down in colorado and new mexico . a bill for mandatory labeling was introduced in florida but died in committee , and a bill for labeling was introduced in maryland but was subsequently withdrawn as a result of an unsupportive report from the state\u2019s health and government operations committee . 45\naug 3 , 2012 independent auditors ' report on the financial statements . 26 . statement company was admitted to trading on aim on . 28 september the quarry ' s development has airborne geophysics and historic soil sampling data .\nbrenda cordaro , the founder and principal owner of the company , is a confirmed vegetarian ( and supporter of animal rights organizations like peta ) and would like to consider making the new lines vegan\u2014meaning , free of leather , fur , wool , or silk materials . however , she has encountered vigorous opposition from her chief designer , tessa novak , who is horrified at the thought of having to use fake leather and imitation - silk polyester , which she finds quite ugly . tessa\u2019s objection to a vegan approach has received strong support from the company\u2019s financial director , who believes the company will not be able to maximize profits if it only tries to attract customers who are willing to accept synthetic products in place of leather and wool .\n1889 the colorado and new york heating , cooling and power company - incorporated under the laws of the state of colorado - ornate and scarce stock certificate ( it is the first example i have seen ) . shares were valued at $ 10 each . cert . # 44 . signed by\nfeb 19 , 2015 victor n . bryant , ceo / president reports : \u201ca crew at swamp point north on site last week taking samples in compliance with our mines act permit . time to time in the company ' s interim and annual financial statements and\necofash began in 1998 as a line of organic cotton t - shirts featuring slogans with progressive statements , and has grown to include jeans , backpacks , sweatshirts , and baseball caps . all of the materials used are organic natural fabrics or recycled polyester . the company has thirty - two employees and is billing over $ 20 million annually in sales . recently , an infusion of capital from a new investor has permitted the company to begin planning an expansion of its product line to include shoes , jackets , and handbags .\nexperts from the dow chemical company , shell , swiss re , and unilever , working with the nature conservancy and a resiliency expert , evaluated a number of business case studies , and recommend in their newly published white paper that green infrastructure solutions should become part of the standard toolkit for modern engineers .\n18 _ _ the monarch mining company - of monarch district , chaffee county , colorado . the monarch mine , on the mountain which bears its name , was located in july of 1878 . the host rock was limestone with ore averaging $ 75 per ton ( my sources did not say what metal was mined ) . ore was hauled in burro - powered cars on tracks . unissued . ( most - likely late 1800s ) price - $ 39 . 00\nin spite of the original announcement to investors that the continental would issue no bonds , the company has recently made a bond issue of $ 250 , 000 , of which $ 10 , 000 has already been sold . these bonds are called convertible collateral 7 per cent . trust bonds . they are to run two years . the only collateral to guarantee them is stock of the company .\nthe majority of toms shoes are produced in china in order to keep manufacturing costs down , but a small number of the giving shoes are produced in ethiopia , kenya , and argentina , where they can be distributed cheaply using local supply partners . the company plans to add shoe manufacturing in india and haiti . by producing shoes in regions where they\u2019re donated , toms lowers its distribution costs . in the case of ethiopia and kenya , the company benefits from the open borders of the african free trade zone .\nfeb 1 , 2013 ( \u201cthe company\u201d ) , which comprise the consolidated balance sheets as presentation of these consolidated financial statements initial stripping costs incurred to gain access to the mineral reserves of a determined quarry .\ns mediation , it soon became clear that not enough had yet been accomplished . on march 25 , 1911 , a fire broke out in the triangle shirtwaist company factory located next to washington square park .\nmar 25 , 2013 company , is a diversified international building materials group corporate governance report . 54 notes on consolidated financial statements . is also fully committed to the restoration of worked - out pits and quarries and examples range from the increased use of alternative fuels in our cement .\nour fictional company , swensen bags , inc . , owns a leading brand of backpacks and handbags in the united states , based in albany , new york . the owner , joe swensen , has decided that the company needs to adopt a more active csr profile . swensen has decided to allocate $ 1 million over the next 5 years to support some sort of charitable or socially responsible activity . swensen has asked his senior executives to develop proposals .\njul 31 , 2012 1 . 1 to advise the finance and resources committee of the current situation relating to hazelbank quarry , with a recommendation to note the approval given under . . shall be let to the hazelbank quarry company ltd . 6 .\npost office inspectors and city detectives raided the offices of two of the largest sales agencies of unlisted stock in this city yesterday , arresting four men whose names are prominently identified with the distribution of stock in oil companies , wireless concerns , mining and other enterprises in which investors throughout the country have placed many millions of dollars in the last few years .\nsocietal marketing emphasizes several aspects of responsible marketing , beyond simply focusing on the process of maximizing consumer purchasing . societal marketing extends ahead of the company\u2019s needs and seeks to meet the customer\u2019s needs and societal needs . this allows for more sustainable success rather than short - term accomplishment . \u201d\nat about 12 : 15 after the presentation , a mining quarry manager drove us to the limestone quarry a few metres drilling where samples are obtained and taken to the laboratory for chemical analysis . blasting xii ) pyrite ( co ore ) sample in conclusion we would like to thank mostly seg for its financial contribution as well .\ninformation on how to complete section 1 of your company tax return . if the financial statements have not been completed before the tax return submitted , provide an for example investment holding companies , j - category property holding income from land , property and / or property development and / or quarrying in\nmycoskie\u2019s business model proved remarkably successful . toms experienced phenomenal growth in market penetration and consumer loyalty in a very short period of time . by 2013 the company had over 2 million social media followers and had given away more than 10 million pairs of new shoes to children in over 60 countries .\na little later another long - distance message came from ben leven , in chicago . he was one of the incorporators of the buick oil company , and wanted to know what had happened . he said he would be in new york to - day .\nin cases of doubt , the so - called \u201cnewspaper test\u201d provides a useful indicator : would a proposed transaction cause you or your company embarrassment when reported in the press ? if it would , do not do it .\njul 1 , 2014 and down - to - earth company in spite of our expansion and internationalisation . takeover of midland quarry products in the united kingdom notes to the 2013 consolidated financial statements . 166 . for example , according to our managers , we still have development potentials in the areas of .\npapers in the possession of the postal authorities show that the columbia finance company was incorporated , on april 23 , 1910 , in this state , and that the incorporators were charles l . vaughan , george h . davis of wilmington , del . , and arthur english , an attorney of this city .\nit is better to liberate businesses and corporations from onerous and expensive government regulation .\nfair and lovely\u2019s skin enrichment , sun blocking , and moisturizing features are beneficial .\nin 2006 , blake mycoskie , a young entrepreneur from arlington , texas , started a shoe company with a simple premise : for every pair of shoes sold , the company would donate a similar pair to a child in need . mycoskie , self - described chief shoe giver of toms shoes , is considered the pioneer of the one - for - one giving model , which has since been imitated by companies making everything from hospital scrubs to chewing gum .\napr 22 , 2014 company provide quarry plant machine for india , oman , vietnam , a business plan is a formal statement of a set of business goals , the reasons they are . 2014 business financial planning template & free guide\nunder a cap and trade system , a government sets a maximum limit on the amount of emissions a company is allowed\u2014the so - called cap . cap and trade was used in the united states to control acid rain by limiting emissions of sulfur dioxide , but it has never been adopted for controlling climate change by limiting emissions of carbon dioxide . 15 the \u201ctrade\u201d part of the equation comes in when a company wants , for business reasons , to go beyond the allowed limit . it can do so by trading , or purchasing unused permits from a company that had stayed below its limit . in this way , companies are encouraged to reduce their emissions\u2014because they can sell their unused allowances\u2014while companies that find themselves unable to do so can obtain a measure of flexibility by buying permits .\n\u2026membership in a cooperative is a requirement of fair trade regulations\u2026 premiums are retained by the cooperative and do not pass directly to farmers . instead , the farmers vote on how the premium is to be spent for their collective use . they may decide to use it to upgrade the milling equipment of a cooperative , improve irrigation , or provide some community benefit , such as medical or educational facilities .\nmonsanto and genetic engineering have been the targets of numerous criticisms , but they have more benefits than some opponents may recognize . it would cause significant damage to people around the world , including farmers and people who are fed by gm crops , if biotechnology and monsanto were denied , and the company stopped its incredible and hopeful research and inventions for the future . gm crops have better nutrition and help farmers to a great extent because they are economical and efficient to produce . moreover , it is a solution to the food supply shortage caused by climate change and population increase . the facts about monsanto involvement in farmer suicides and patent lawsuits against farmers seem overexaggerated , and a lot of incorrect information has spread to the public . however , any possible risks or issues should definitely be monitored by monsanto because it is their responsibility to care for customers . however , these criticisms and controversies have probably been helpful to alert the company to constantly improve the technology and products . investments and funds are necessary for further research , and logically monsanto deserves to receive payment from farmers for the products , research , and development , which ultimately benefit the farmers .\nthe pretensions of the continental company , as contained in its circular , were so exaggerated that both massie and clark have repudiated them . they have told the inspectors that many of the claims of the columbia were so impossible that they were obliged to withdraw from the concern .\nthe highland chief operation was located on the summit of breece hill 3 miles from leadville . the ore assayed at 30 - 50 % lead and 15 - 30 ounces per ton of silver . the company had a 34 horse - power engine to raise ore from the shafts .\nno corporate activity today is more controversial than the production and sale of genetically modified organisms ( gmos ; another common abbreviation is gm for genetically modified foods ) . one company in particular , monsanto , has become so closely associated with gmos that it has become the target of worldwide criticism and a number of public protests .\nfair and lovely is an ineffective product and its related advertising claims are therefore deceptive .\nin 2010 , the animal rights group people for the ethical treatment of animals ( peta ) garnered media attention by protesting the donna karan fashion company\u2019s use of rabbit fur . karan\u2019s company ( dkny , a fashion subsidiary of mo\u00ebt hennessy ) had previously been the focus of criticism from peta . several years earlier , peta had tried to meet with donna karan to convince her to suspend the use of real fur in her company\u2019s clothing . many other high - end fashion companies , such as tommy hilfiger , stella mccartney , ralph lauren , calvin klein , and others had joined peta\u2019s ranks as peta - approved fashion retailers , endorsing fur - free practices . dkny , however , did not consistently participate in a peta - approved production agenda . peta claimed that , on repeated occasions in 2008 and 2009 , dkny had promised peta that they would remove fur from their fashion lines , but then dkny had failed to follow through . as a result , the high - end fashion brand became the target of a peta - driven , viral campaign that harshly criticized the company\u2019s use of farmed fur and labeled donna karan herself as a \u201cbunny butcher . \u201d"]}
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", "topic": 38}], "title": "vince bertram", "paragraphs": ["dream differently : candid advice for america ' s students ebook : vince m . bertram : urltoken kindle store\ndr . vince bertram , president and ceo of pltw , presents during the 2014 pltw summit closing general session on wednesday , nov . 5 , 2014 .\nvince bertram is president and ceo of project lead the way ( pltw ) , a leading provider of stem educational programs used in middle and high schools around the country .\none nation under taught : solving america ' s science , technology , engineering & math crisis : dr . vince m . bertram , steve forbes : 9780825307447 : urltoken books\nvince bertram : the region is a great opportunity for us . in fact we have just expanded our regional staff , and are working with our university affiliates to grow the dc area .\nwashingtonexec got the chance to talk with bertram about pltw , the current education system , company partnerships and ways to get involved , and more . read on below for our interview with bertram .\ndr . vince bertram is the president and ceo of project lead the way , a national nonprofit organization dedicated to developing high - quality stem curriculum and teacher training . pltw programs are used in over 6 , 000 schools across the united states . connect with dr . bertram on twitter at @ vincebertram .\neducation has been a constant driving force in the life of vince bertram . growing up in indiana , it was vince\u2019s teachers who inspired him . so , after graduating from ball state university , he headed back to school as an educator to make a difference for students , much like his teachers had done for him .\nwith 300 high school interns from conexus program listening to pltw ceo , vince bertram explain the importance of skill preparation and making choices now . do you know why you are going to college ? dream differently ! ! !\nin 2011 , vince joined project lead the way to make a difference for students across the united states . today , vince provides strategic direction , organizational development , guidance , and support to pltw\u2019s talented team , as well as educators and leaders across the country .\ndr . bertram pinpoints the style of learning that students actually retain information and learn how to solve problems on their own .\nvince bertram : it\u2019s not just about the size of the company , but about the company\u2019s interest and commitment to education . all companies have workforce needs and they can reach out directly to their local schools , or they may contact pltw at urltoken and we will assist them .\nvince bertram : we do focus on the job market and the trends and things that our students may need to learn or that would give them an advantage in the job market . for instance , we are adding a course in software engineering and computer science because it is one of the fastest growing careers .\nin this episode of the innovation agenda , we speak with dr . vince bertram , ceo of project lead the way and author of one nation under taught , about the skills gap nationally , in california , and the sorts of solutions and partnerships his organization sees working to improve the prospects of students everywhere .\nprior to joining pltw , dr . bertram spent 20 years in education as a teacher , principal , and superintendent of indiana\u2019s third - largest urban school district .\nvince bertram is president and ceo of project lead the way , the nation ' s leading provider of stem education programs for students in elementary , middle , and high school . through world - class curriculum , high - quality teacher professional development , and a network of business and educational leaders , pltw is preparing students for the global economy .\nvince m . bertram ed . d . is president and ceo of project lead the way . he is a former teacher , principal , and superintendent . bertram serves as the education expert for the u . s . department of state ' s speaker and specialist program . he has testified before the u . s . house of representatives and is a frequent contributor to the huffington post and other national publications . his first book , one nation under - taught : solving america ' s science , technology , engineering , and math crisis , is a new york times bestseller . bertram holds a masters in education from harvard university , doctorate in education from ball state university , and master of business administration from georgetown university .\ndr . vince bertram is president and ceo of project lead the way , a nonprofit organization and the nation\u2019s leading provider of k - 12 stem programs . under his leadership , pltw has grown to serve over 6 , 500 schools nationwide , was named to thesocial impact exchange\u2019s s & i 100 index , and was recognized by change the equation as one of four nationally scalable stem programs . bertram was appointed by the u . s . department of state as its speaker and specialist on stem education in 2014 and has testified before the u . s . house of representatives on stem education and america\u2019s skills gap . he is a former teacher , principal , and urban superintendent . bertram holds doctorate , specialist , master\u2019s , and bachelor\u2019s degrees from ball state and harvard university\nvince bertram : the premise of the book is that for many years , the way that we have counseled students is to \u201cfollow their dreams . \u201d the reality is , one , that students at ages 12 , 13 , 16 , 17 have a very limited view of the world , and their lack of experience makes it very difficult for them to understand all of the opportunities available to them .\nhis success and leadership have led to numerous appointments and awards . in 2014 , the u . s . department of state named vince as the education expert for its united states speaker and specialist program . he was appointed by governor mike pence to serve on the indiana state board of education and was reappointed by governor eric holcomb , and he serves on the olin college of engineering president\u2019s council . indiana governor mitch daniels named vince a \u201cdistinguished hoosier , \u201d and his colleagues at the harvard graduate school of education honored him with the \u201cintellectual contributions and faculty tribute\u201d award for his contributions to the intellectual life at the university . in 2013 , the milwaukee school of engineering honored vince with an honorary doctoral degree , and in 2017 , ball state university awarded him their highest award bestowed upon alumni , the \u201cdistinguished alumni award\u201d . in 2018 , vince received the national instruments innovations in stem award .\nlike dr . bertram , i am convinced we can do this . we can make systematic changes in education to empower students to innovate , solve , design , create , explore , and stay curious .\nvince bertram : we partner with the college board and their excellent programs , but beyond assessments we provide the entire curriculum for middle and high schools ; primarily in engineering and biomedical sciences . our program is all project and activity based so students develop problem solving and critical thinking skills , and learn to effectively collaborate on projects . we also provide rigorous end of course assessments which are often used by universities to award college credit .\nvince served as a principal , assistant superintendent , and finally superintendent of indiana\u2019s third - largest urban school district . he drew state and national recognition for his leadership and the unprecedented accomplishments of the school districts that he served .\ndr . vince bertram is president and chief executive officer of project lead the way ( pltw ) , a nonprofit organization that provides transformative educational experiences for k - 12 students and teachers across the u . s . bertram serves as the education expert for the u . s . department of state ' s united states speaker and specialist program . he has testified before the u . s . house of representatives , is a frequent contributor to the huffington post and other national publications , and in november 2014 , became a new york times bestselling author with his book one nation under - taught : solving america\u2019s science , technology , engineering , and math crisis . prior to joining pltw , bertram was a teacher , principal , and urban superintendent . he holds doctorate , specialist , master\u2019s , and bachelor\u2019s degrees from ball state and harvard university .\npltw president and ceo and new york times bestselling author vince bertram ed . d . is publishing dream differently : candid advice for america\u2019s students ( regnery ) this month . he recently spoke with lj about changing the u . s . approach to stem education , how students can better navigate the transition from school to college to careers , and what public , academic , and k\u201312 libraries can do to help them along the way .\nvince bertram : partnership teams are absolutely critical for us on a couple of levels . one is the local level \u2013 we work with companies , industry experts to help us develop curriculum but also to help local schools implement our program , to sustain it , to mentor students , and to provide program funding for schools . we have many outstanding corporate partners including saic , northrop grumman , lockheed martin , chevron , 3m , cargill , john deere , and toyota .\nvince bertram : we are always looking to expand our partnerships in places where there is growth opportunity . for instance we work with the university of maryland baltimore county , old dominion university , stevenson university \u2013 we just introduced duke university as a biomedical science affiliate . we also recently worked with uva professor robert tai on a white paper synthesizing the dozens of research studies on project lead the way . in other words , there are many ways that we partner with universities .\ndr . vince bertram , zionsville , fifth congressional district ( will serve on the sboe through june 30 , 2017 ) \u2013 bertram currently serves as president and chief executive officer of project lead the way ( pltw ) , headquartered in indianapolis . he has also served as superintendent of indiana\u2019s third - largest urban school district and , in 2014 , he was appointed by the u . s . department of state to serve as the stem education expert for the united states speaker and specialist program . bertram became a new york times bestselling author in november 2014 with the release of his book , one nation under - taught : solving america\u2019s science , technology , engineering , and math crisis . he received his undergraduate , master\u2019s , specialist , and doctorate degrees from ball state university , a master\u2019s degree in education policy and management from harvard university , and an executive certificate in strategy and innovation from the mit sloan school of management .\nvince bertram : there are a lot of opportunities . for instance , i was just with a group in st . cloud , minneapolis which a local manufacturing company students by providing company tours and mentors . they provide guest speakers and many activities to help students understand the skills they need to be successful in the job market . there isn\u2019t a predetermined or standard way for companies to engage with our schools \u2013 we attempt to align the needs of the organization with our schools .\nbertram joined pltw from a background in education , serving as superintendent of the evansville vanderburgh school corporation . he holds a doctoral , specialist , master\u2019s , and bachelor\u2019s degrees from ball state university , as well as a master of education policy and management from harvard university .\ndr . bertram is a man of action and this book is a challenge to recognize the need for education reform and move forward with a sense of urgency . it is not a book that paints a negative picture of our kids or our educational systems , but it is a challenge to build on the latent capacity of students and educators . dr . bertram identifies and gives direction to accelerating performance in our schools that will ultimately improve our ability to compete at higher levels in a global marketplace . it ' s a must read if you care about the impact of the next generation .\nvince has testified before the u . s . house of representatives , is a frequent contributor to the huffington post and other national publications , and is a new york times bestselling author with his books , \u201cdream differently : candid advice for america\u2019s students\u201d and\none nation under - taught : solving america\u2019s science , technology , engineering , and math crisis . \u201d\ndr . bertram is a highly respect educator in america and is the leader of the one of the best stem curriculum providers in the country . he truly cares for students and wants to give a quality education for all students . i am looking forward to reading this book and if it is anything like his last book it will be challenging and eye opening .\na very insightful book written by someone who genuinely cares about america ' s students . bertram addresses the topics people are too timid to talk about , but should . i think every high school student should read this book before going to college . you won ' t be disappointed . even as a senior in college , i learned a few things from reading it .\ndr . vince bertram is president and chief executive officer of project lead the way ( pltw ) . since joining the organization in june 2011 , pltw has grown to serve more than 10 , 500 schools across the u . s . , trained thousands of teachers , and received numerous national recognitions and awards . in 2014 , he was appointed by the u . s . department of state to serve as the education expert for its united states speaker and specialist program . he was appointed by governor mike pence and reappointed by governor eric holcomb to serve on the indiana state board of education , and he serves on the olin college of engineering president\u2019s council . he has testified before the u . s . house of representatives , is a frequent contributor to national publications , and is\nvince holds an ed . d , ms , ed . s , and bs degrees from ball state university , a master\u2019s degree in education policy and management from harvard university , and mba degrees from georgetown university and esade business school . he also earned an executive certificate in strategy and innovation from the mit sloan school of management , and is an alumnus of the chicago management institute at the university of chicago\u2019s booth school of business .\nvince bertram : we have a severe shortage of students pursuing rigorous science , technology , engineering , and mathematics curricula , which leads to a competitive workforce crisis . the united states has nearly 3 . 7 million unfilled jobs because of the skills gap , and it is estimated that by 2018 we will have an additional 1 . 2 million unfilled stem related jobs because of the skills gap . yet we have 23 million people unemployed or underemployed . _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _\nvince bertram : my involvement with project lead the way ( pltw ) began in 2001 / 2002 school year in which we adopted pltw in a large urban high school in which i was principal . then as a school superintendent of a large urban district we set out to put pltw in all of our middle and high schools . i observed significant changes in school culture and overall performance through project lead the way . i then had the privilege to lead this organization . _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _\nthis book is the game changer . every teacher , parent , principal , elected official , corporate or community leader should read this book . dr . bertram shows how can solve the problem of under performance of american students and project lead the way is a model of excellence in preparing our kids for the future . if you want to help change the future , you should read this book . i ordered mine before it was even released !\ndr . bertram holds an ed . d , ms , ed . s , and bs degrees from ball state university , a master\u2019s degree in education policy and management from harvard university , and mba degrees from georgetown university and esade business school . he also earned an executive certificate in strategy and innovation from the mit sloan school of management and is an alumnus of the chicago management institute at the university of chicago\u2019s booth school of business . in 2018 , he received the national instruments innovations in stem award , which celebrates an individual who is dedicated to equipping students for successful careers . dr . bertram received an honorary doctorate in engineering from the milwaukee school of engineering , was named a\ndistinguished hoosier\nby governor mitch daniels , received the\nintellectual contributions and faculty tribute\naward for his contributions to the intellectual life at the harvard graduate school of education , and received the \u201cdistinguished alumni award\u201d from ball state university .\none nation under taught offers a clear solution , providing a blueprint for helping students fall in love with stem subjects , and giving them the tools they need to succeed and go on for further study in these fields . the book challenges our whole way of thinking about education , and encourages educators and policy - makers at all levels to work together to make our schools places that promote curiosity and inspire a love of learning . if we do not change course , we will set our students and our country on the path to a lifetime of poverty . but if we can implement the reforms dr . bertram suggests , we can achieve long - lasting prosperity for our children and our nation as a whole .\nit is very rewarding to see our growth and the amazing work our students and teachers are doing across the country . \u201d\nwashingtonexec : how are you all aiding in increasing u . s . education in math and science ?\nover the past 15 years , project lead the way has produced compelling results in student performance . our students generally do better in math and science , but they also take more math and science \u2013 primarily because they understand the context in how to use math and math as a tool as opposed to learning math in isolation . it\u2019s when students must apply math and science in rigorous courses they begin to understand the relevancy . \u201d\nformer u . s . secretary of dhs , tom ridge , joins taasera , inc . advisory board\ncopyright 2018 \u00a9 washingtonexec , inc . | all rights reserved . powered by j media group\ntechnology , vision , and knowhow that enables organizations to unleash the true value of human connection .\nbrowse our customer stories to see how you can best implement the cvent platform for your success .\nhave some questions ? you ' re in the right place . check out our community or contact our award winning customer support team .\nhave a question ? the cvent community has the answer . the cvent community is an online portal filled with helpful resources and forums for you to connect with other cvent users and experts .\naccess help content for plenty of useful documents , how - to guides , popular articles , product updates , and much more .\npost a question in our forums to get answers or advice from fellow cvent users and experts .\njoin success groups to learn how to optimize the features and functionality of your cvent products , and get top tips from other cvent users .\nfind out about other great offerings from cvent including our advocates program , cvent connect news , or even a customer success group in your area .\ncontact us through this form and you will receive a response from a cvent representative within 24 hours . if you need answers about a specific event you are attending , please contact the planner or venue directly .\nkeep up with our tips , tricks , and updates on our twitter feed .\ncopyright 2018 cvent inc . all rights reserved . privacy policy | terms of use\ntap here to turn on desktop notifications to get the news sent straight to you .\nthe united states ' stem crisis is palpable . over the past several years , numerous studies report similar findings : the supply of stem - trained employees will not keep up with employers ' growing demand . one new study highlights the urgency of the shortage , concluding that current job openings in stem fields take , on average , nearly twice as long to fill as non - stem jobs . if the united states is to remain globally competitive , employers must step in with solutions .\nthe u . s . bureau of labor statistics estimates that by 2018 , there will be a record 1 . 2 million unfilled jobs in stem fields ( science , technology , engineering and math ) . a 2012 report from the president ' s council of advisors on science and technology highlighted the issue , concluding that if the u . s . is to retain its historical leadership in science and technology , we must increase the number of undergraduate degrees in stem by 34 percent annually over current rates , producing 1 million more stem professionals over the next decade .\nwhile these studies highlight the need for stem professionals over the next five to 10 years , a newly published study shows that companies are struggling to find stem - trained talent now . last month , the brookings institution released its findings after analyzing millions of job vacancies : job openings in stem - related areas are posted for twice as long as non - stem jobs .\nthe brookings study even found that stem jobs requiring less than a bachelor ' s degree take longer to fill than non - stem jobs that require a bachelor ' s degree . the average posting length for\nassociate ' s - level and high - school - level stem jobs is 40 days , compared to just 37 days for non - stem jobs requiring a bachelor ' s degree and 31 days for non - stem jobs requiring an associate ' s degree .\nthe national association of manufacturers reports that this stem skills gap is so severe that there are approximately 600 , 000 unfilled jobs due to a lack of skilled workers .\nit is becoming increasingly clear that business and industry must share the responsibility for educating and training the future workforce . chevron and lockheed martin , two of the world ' s leading employers of scientists and engineers , have invested millions of dollars into stem education across the u . s . , funding project lead the way ( pltw ) programs at the elementary , middle and high school levels . they ' ve realized that they can ' t wait for students to develop an interest in stem . they have to help spark it , and pltw ' s k - 12 stem education programs and teacher professional development , in place at more than 6 , 000 schools across the u . s . , are designed to do just that .\nanother pltw partner has taken a different , yet very effective , approach to training its workforce . a human resources recruiter for toyota says that historically , the auto manufacturer has filled vacancies by relying on external hires , internal team members who have obtained training through professional development programs , transfers from other toyota facilities , and graduates from traditional post - secondary technical programs . she says it takes four months or more to fill skilled technician positions that come with generous benefit and salary packages .\nin 2009 , however , leaders at toyota took their workforce needs into their own hands with the creation of the advanced manufacturing technician ( amt ) program . today , in partnership with pltw and local community colleges , toyota recruits high school students into this two - year work / study program , in which students earn an associate ' s degree while training in a toyota facility , learning the skills and tools they need to be a skilled technician . upon completion of the amt program , 90 percent of the students are offered an internship with toyota , and 95 percent of those interns are offered full - time positions as skilled technicians .\nthe program has been so successful that toyota is implementing it in all of its north american production facilities . dennis parker , assistant manager at toyota ' s north american production support center in georgetown , kentucky , and director of the amt programs , says early numbers indicate that the majority of toyota ' s future skilled technician hires will come from the amt program .\nit is critical that we take america ' s skills crisis into our own hands . we have the opportunity to change course by engaging students in stem learning and training the next generation workforce that america will rely on . early adopters of this strategy , like chevron , lockheed martin and toyota , are reaping the benefits .\nfirst - person essays , features , interviews and q & as ; about life today .\ninspiring and empowering k - 12 students and teachers in thousands of schools across the u . s .\nproject lead the way is a nonprofit organization that provides a transformative learning experience for k - 12 students and teachers across the u . s .\nwe create an engaging classroom environment unlike any other . pltw empowers students to develop and apply in - demand , transportable skills by exploring real - world challenges . through our pathways in computer science , engineering , and biomedical science , students not only learn technical skills , but also learn to solve problems , think critically and creatively , communicate , and collaborate . we also provide teachers with the training , resources , and support they need to engage students in real - world learning .\npltw is an organization focused on empowering students and transforming the teaching experience \u2013 a proud tradition from the start of the organization that continues today . since 1997 , we have grown from a high school engineering program to offering comprehensive k - 12 pathways in computer science , engineering , and biomedical science .\nschools in all 50 states , d . c . , and u . s . territories\nby creating an engaging learning environment , our programs empower students to develop in - demand skills to pursue rewarding careers , solve important challenges , and contribute to global progress . we also enable teachers to engage students in real - world learning . learn how pltw programs are making a difference in the lives of pltw students and teachers \u2013 and how they are applying what they know to advance their communities :\nwe\u2019re a 501 ( c ) ( 3 ) nonprofit organization that empowers students to thrive thanks to expertise and support from those who champion our mission .\nwe cannot do this important work alone . we work closely with educators and industry to develop and validate our programs . we collaborate with college , university , industry , and nonprofit partners to create opportunities for students to be recognized and expand on their skills . we are thankful for the many corporations , colleges and universities , philanthropic organizations , volunteers , and countless others who support our mission in a variety of ways .\nthrough our sustainable business model , 100 percent of all philanthropic gifts go directly to fund grants for schools , teacher scholarships , pltw event sponsorships , or donor - approved initiatives .\nwhen two students from kansas city , missouri , developed a plastic part for a ketchup bottle that would eliminate watery ketchup , media outlets throughout the world - - from popular science to abc news - - took notice . the invention was unique , but simple - a device that separates the water from the ketchup before the condiment is pushed out of the bottle . the students printed the part on their classroom 3 - d printer and tested it in a ketchup bottle , gratified to see that their designing , prototyping and commitment to the engineering design process had worked . so why all the attention ? some might say because we ' ve all dealt with watery ketchup . this is true . but the real reason , i believe , is that these high school students didn ' t just lament the problem . they took it a step further and did something about it , innovating what many of us have long wish existed .\namerica is a nation of inventors . the u . s . continues to lead other countries when it comes to the number of patent applications filed . but what truly makes america great is our nation ' s entrepreneurial mindset . from thomas edison and alexander graham bell to more modern - day inventors such as stephanie kwolek , who invented the material for bullet - proof vests , and jack dorsey of twitter and square , the united states is home to an impressive number of individuals who have gone out on their own , risked a great deal , and succeeded as entrepreneurs . and while most of us won ' t develop the next big product or fortune 500 company , we can play a role in continuing america ' s rich history of entrepreneurialism . we can help the students from kansas city , and our own students and children , take the leap from innovators to entrepreneurs .\nsome may argue that an entrepreneurial mindset is an inherent trait , one that a person is born with and cannot be taught . but i disagree . i believe we can foster an entrepreneurial mindset in our children from an early age - both at home and in the classroom - by nurturing their natural curiosity and characteristics such as risk taking , persistence and problem solving . we can create classrooms and education systems that are places where students can launch their entrepreneurial endeavors .\none of the biggest steps we must take with our children and students is giving them the freedom and confidence to take risks . too often , we put students on a risk - averse path ; we communicate that there is a correct and an incorrect way to do something , a right answer and a wrong answer to a question or problem . we reward the correct way and right answer , and discourage being wrong . we must change our thinking and behaviors . perhaps , instead of a student ' s answer being wrong , it ' s the correct answer to a different problem . we can nurture risk taking in our children through creating safe environments , both at home and at school , where they are not afraid to be wrong or fail . failure is an important part of learning . by creating such an environment , our children will have the freedom to think , explore or create new things . the same goes for employees within our organizations and businesses . risk taking must be celebrated , not stifled . not being afraid to take the risk is the mark of a true entrepreneur .\npersistence and problem solving are also traits we must nurture in our students . the kansas city students encountered naysayers and failed prototypes along the way . they heard about other inventions for the same problem , even free solutions like simply shaking the bottle . but they weren ' t satisfied with those solutions . they knew there was something better . they dealt with design flaws and machinery malfunctions . but they persisted , never giving in to their failed attempts . to these students , this simply wasn ' t a classroom assignment ; it was their opportunity to find a solution . they were confident in their idea and abilities , and benefited from the support of those around them . the result was a physical part that worked - no more watery ketchup . and now is their opportunity to take it a step further - to persist and problem solve through the commercialization process to bring their invention to market .\nafter creating safe and innovative classroom environments , we also owe it to our students to teach them about the patent process and how to protect their intellectual property . and we must encourage them to form teams and work with others who can help springboard their idea and invention into a workable , marketable product . mark zuckerberg didn ' t create facebook in his college dorm room and take it from a website used by students at one university to the world ' s most - used social network overnight . rather , he assembled programmers , graphic artists , investors and many others that could contribute knowledge and skills he didn ' t have . by assembling this team and moving facebook beyond harvard , he took the leap from innovator to entrepreneur . he ' s just one example of a successful entrepreneur ; unfortunately , there are many inventors who never took the critical step to entrepreneur . just think about how many revolutionary inventions are sitting on notepads , hard drives and lab benches collecting dust . i ' d imagine quite a few .\neach of us can take an active role in fostering the american entrepreneurial spirit . parents , teachers and educators have the opportunity to nurture the next generation of business leaders and entrepreneurs by reinforcing creative thinking and problem solving and creating safe environments where students feel comfortable taking risks . within our cities and communities , we can work to establish business incubators and business - friendly policies that encourage that leap from innovator to entrepreneur . and as leaders of organizations and businesses , we can encourage the entrepreneurial mindset within our current workforce , rewarding employees for ideas that improve upon products , processes and services . we need employees on our teams who possess the skills and qualities of an entrepreneur , but these skills and qualities must be nurtured from an early age . we must all take an active role in inspiring our students to think , create , build , fail and persist until they succeed . the risk is worth the reward .\nnctet ' s inaugural ball is made possible because of the generosity of our supporters .\ndisclaimer : the professional solicitor conducting this campaign , wolcott hill group llc , files a financial report for each campaign it conducts . copies of these financial reports are available from the virginia office of consumer affairs , p . o . box 1163 , richmond , va 23218 .\nthis is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated . please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated .\nindianapolis ( may 27 , 2015 ) \u2013 gov . mike pence announced appointments to the newly revamped state board of education .\nthe new board follows the passage of senate enrolled act 1 , which reconstituted the board and changed its composition . under the reorganization , the governor has eight appointments with staggered terms . they\u2019ll serve with two legislative appointments and the superintendent of public instruction . of the governor\u2019s appointments , no more than five can be from the same political party . at least six must have professional experience in the field of education and only one member can be appointed from a particular congressional district .\npence called the board a \u201cfresh start\u201d and said members represent a wide cross - section of hoosiers from urban , suburban and rural school districts . the board of education has frequently clashed with superintendent glenda ritz since her election . board members andrea neal and dan elsener asked not to be considered for reappointment . tony walker , troy albert and brad oliver were not reappointed .\neddie melton , merrillville , first congressional district ( will serve on the sboe through june 30 , 2016 ) \u2013 melton works as manager of federal governmental relations and community relations at northern indiana public service company ( nipsco ) . he currently serves on the commission on the social status of black males after being appointed by gov . pence . he also currently serves as midwest regional director on the american association of blacks in energy . he received the \u201c20 under 40\u201d young professionals award from the nwi times media company in 2011 , and received his bachelor\u2019s degree from calumet college of st . joseph .\nlee ann kwiatkowski , greenwood , ninth congressional district ( will serve on the sboe through june 30 , 2016 ) \u2013 kwiatkowski currently serves as assistant superintendent for school improvement m . s . d . of warren township in indianapolis . previously , she held a variety of positions at the indiana department of education , including director of school turnaround , director of differentiated learning , and director of the title i program . she received her undergraduate degree from indiana state university , her master\u2019s degrees in elementary education and educational administration from indiana university , and her educational specialist degree from indiana wesleyan university . she is currently working on her doctorate degree in education from oakland city university .\ndr . david freitas , granger , second congressional district ( reappointed through june 30 , 2018 ) \u2013 freitas has served on the sboe since he was appointed in june 2013 . he has a vast array of experience and has served as a university vice provost , a college dean of education for more than 20 years , a professor of graduate - level university courses in educational leadership for more than 30 years , an elected city school board member , a state department of education official , a national and international invited speaker on education issues , a consultant for the u . s . department of education , and a public school teacher and administrator .\ncari whicker , uniondale , third congressional district ( reappointed through june 30 , 2019 ) \u2013 whicker has served on the sboe since her appointment in april 2012 . she currently serves as a sixth grade language arts and social studies teacher at riverview middle school in huntington .\nsarah o\u2019brien , avon , fourth congressional district ( reappointed through june 30 , 2019 ) \u2013 o\u2019brien has served on the sboe since her appointment in april 2009 . o\u2019brien currently works at river birch elementary school and will teach fourth grade next year .\ngordon hendry , indianapolis , seventh congressional district ( reappointed through june 30 , 2017 ) \u2013 hendry was first appointed in september 2013 . he is first vice president of cbre , inc . , where he serves as the midwest regional leader of the company\u2019s public institutions and education solutions group .\nbj watts , evansville , eighth congressional district ( reappointed through june 30 , 2018 ) \u2013 watts has served on the sboe since his original appointment in 2012 . he has taught at the evansville vanderburgh school corporation ( evsc ) since 2001 , is a member of the evansville teachers association and the indiana state teachers association , and currently serves on the national association of state boards of education .\nin addition to the members appointed by the governor , steve yager and byron l . ernest will serve on the sboe . senate president pro tem david long appointed yager while house speaker brian bosma appointed ernest .\nthe united states can no longer excuse its poor academic performance by asserting that students in other nations excel in rote learning , while ours are better at problem solving . recent test results clearly tell a different story .\nlast month , the latest round of international standardized test results showed american students are lagging behind the rest of the developed world not just in math , science and reading , but in problem solving as well . the 2012 program for international student assessment ( pisa ) test examined 44 countries ' students ' problem - solving abilities - - american students landed just above the average , but they still scored below many other developed countries , including britain , singapore , korea , japan , china and canada .\ncontent knowledge and the ability to solve problems must both be priorities for our students . while some ability to solve problems comes from knowledge of facts and persistence , other problem solving requires curiosity and creativity . without this broader skill set , our students will not be prepared for the jobs of the future and success in the global economy . our education system , then , must focus not only on building students ' content knowledge , but also inspiring creativity and an entrepreneurial mindset . the countries that do so will be the ones that prosper .\ni recently visited south korea as the u . s . department of state ' s speaker and specialist on stem ( science , technology , engineering and math ) education and engaged with diverse korean audiences on the topics of stem education and workforce development . south korea ' s students excel in the fields of math and science , consistently ranking among the top 10 countries on international assessments . they also excel in an area that some might find surprising : problem solving .\nhow do they achieve these results ? south korea is one of the most competitive , high - stakes education cultures in the world . according to bbc news and other sources , students attend school from roughly eight in the morning until four o ' clock in the afternoon , and then a large majority heads to a hagwon ( an after - hours tutoring school ) where they will spend several more hours before completing homework for the next day . in south korea , students take an exam at age 18 that will determine their placement in university , and , to a great extent , their career path .\nbut despite this high - stakes culture , south korea is not just focusing on rote learning . in the latest round of pisa exams , korean students ranked number two in the world in problem solving . during my visit , korean representatives noted that the education system is increasing emphasis on students ' creativity .\nin america , we must make core subjects like math and science relevant for students , and at the same time , foster creativity , curiosity and a passion for problem solving . that ' s what stem education does . stem is about using math and science to solve real - world challenges and problems . this applied , project - based way of teaching and learning allows students to understand and appreciate the relevancy of their work to their own lives and the world around them . once they grasp core concepts , students are able to choose a problem and use their own creativity and curiosity to research , design , test and improve a viable solution .\nchildren are born with a natural curiosity . give a child a toy and watch him or her play for hours . listen to the questions a child asks . children have a thirst to understand things . but then they go to school . they are taught how to take tests , how to respond to questions - - how to do school . at our own peril , we teach them compliance . we teach them that school isn ' t a place for creativity . that must change .\namerica is home to many of the world ' s greatest innovators and a place where entrepreneurs can bring innovations to life . curiosity , creativity and persistence in solving problems have made these innovations and successes possible . we should be a world leader in problem solving and creative thinking instead of being satisfied with being in the middle of the pack - - and with the right focus on stem education , we can . we must stop reducing and minimizing students ' creativity and excitement and instead begin nurturing it in every classroom , in every city , in every state in america . we must invest all the resources and energy we can into creating an educational culture that values not only excellence in math and science , but excellence in creativity , innovation and entrepreneurship .\nball state university ( bs , ma , ed . s . , ed . d . )\nwe ' ve detected that javascript is disabled in your browser . would you like to proceed to legacy twitter ?\npresident & ceo of @ pltworg . educator , lifelong champion for students , working to transform # k12 education to prepare students for success in careers and life .\nthe only \u201cwrong\u201d dream is the one left unexamined . so go examine your dream . then go live it .\ni have never believed that the way we fundamentally change this is to drop in a high school program . if we want to inspire more students , we have to get to them early . urltoken\nreceiving this email made my monday !\nthese types of opportunities would have never happened if it weren ' t for pltw . . . it is safe to say that if i were not in the pltw program i would not be where i am today .\n- pltw biomedical student urltoken\nfor the first time in secondary education , the pltw assessment will measure both subject - matter knowledge and mastery of the in - demand , transportable skills that are critical to students\u2019 lifelong career success .\nfor many employers , a tight job market means having to pay up for interns - \u201cinterns should be paid & employers should view them as their talent pipeline rather than cheap labor . the experience matters if interns are to return for full - time employment\u201d\nmaster teacher natasha craft for winning the presidential award for excellence in mathematics and science teaching . more from\neverything is hard if you ' re not good at it , but you practice . urltoken\nas we celebrate our independence as nation , let us continue to focus on the things that unite us & the opportunities ahead of us . happy 4th of july ! # usa\nlike he would a for - profit business and the results show up both in the financial results and the impact on millions of students across the u . s . listen in !\nfirst day of # conexusinternsummit got to meet @ vincebertram the ceo of # pltw and reginald mcgregor an # engineer from @ rollsroyce awesome day and amazing speeches . realistic insight from awesome industry leaders proud to say scheduling podcasts with both urltoken\n' s new end - of - course assessment is first of its kind to measure high school students\u2019 mastery of the skills most critical for college and career success . read more from\nthe world ' s largest 3d - printed object was printed at oak ridge national lab and will help boeing build aircraft wings . tests show it ' s lighter , cheaper and just as strong as the current tool .\non national signing day , high school seniors who sign a letter of intent to play a sport at an ncaa school are announced and celebrated . our stem signing day ceremony extended some of that same fanfare to @ pltworg students heading to # college to pursue # stem majors . urltoken\ntwitter may be over capacity or 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{"id": 53933, "summary": [{"text": "metorex is a mining company based in johannesburg , south africa .", "topic": 38}, {"text": "it has assets in the democratic republic of the congo ( drc ) , zambia and elsewhere .", "topic": 39}, {"text": "a recent takeover bid by the jinchuan group of china valued the company at us$ 1.1 billion . ", "topic": 20}], "title": "metorex", "paragraphs": ["metorex share price . 100p - stock quote , charts , trade history , share chat , financials . metorex metorex ltd\nin july of 2011 , metorex announced jinchuan\u2019s intention to make an offer for the entire issued share capital of metorex , culminating in metorex becoming a wholly owned subsidiary of the jinchuan group in january 2012 .\nfollowing the acquisition , the metorex shares ceased trading on the johannesburg stock exchange .\nrio de janeiro , july 11 , 2011 \u2013 vale s . a . ( vale ) announces that it has agreed to the request by metorex limited ( metorex ) to terminate the agreement in relation to the previously announced offer to acquire the total share capital of metorex , subject to metorex paying the agreed break up fee . vale has no intention to match the terms of the recently announced offer for metorex .\n\u201cfrom that point onwards metorex became jinchuan\u2019s african platform to develop further assets and acquire assets through the metorex brand that are primarily focused on base metals , \u201d said benfield .\nreviewing his long career , malone says metorex undertook 33 projects since he founded it .\ncopyright \u00a9 2013 metorex . all rights reserved . view privacy policy website design by talooma .\nstill took no issue with an analyst who told me the offer under - valued metorex .\nmetorex would henceforth also announce production results on a quarterly basis to increase transparency and accountability .\nmoneyweb : charles needham is the chief executive of metorex . it\u2019s an exciting story , dave .\nmetorex said that the oversight committee would also see to structural changes and the recomposition of the board .\nwhile the history of metorex\u2019s two operating mines extends back over many decades , the company itself was founded in 1975 by a consortium including simon malone which acquired rand london mines and subsequently became known as metorex .\nmetorex officially ceased trading on the johannesburg stock exchange in january 2012 and in november 2013 , jinchuan successfully incorporated metorex into jinchuan group international resources company ltd , a jinchuan subsidiary listed on the hong kong stock exchange .\nsince the acquisition , apart from financing of projects , jinchuan has extended its technical support and advice to metorex .\nchibuluma was acquired by metorex in 1997 through a government privatisation programme and is often referred to as zambia\u2019s model mine .\n\u201cour focus is to align the entire human capital function with the greater metorex strategy and add value to our business .\nfor 35 years an independent rock breaker , malone put in place every asset metorex has \u2013 assets that vale of brazil and jinchuan value so highly . jinchuan\u2019s offer values metorex at r9 . 1bn , compared to vale\u2019s offer of r7 . 5bn .\nmetorex said that there would be not more than three executive directors on the board in future and a majority of nonexecutive directors .\nmetorex currently lacked the financial resources to fast - track the development of the kinsenda mine . irrespective of its current financial capacity it was considered to be inappropriate for metorex to continue providing 100 % of the funding required for the continued development of the mine .\ndavid shapiro : because if they want to get value , that\u2019s the way they get value \u2013 by taking it out of metorex .\nscanning the hierarchy and structure further down and you find the esteemed projects that have become so synonymous with metorex\u2019s capabilities over the years .\nin november 2013 jinchuan successfully incorporated metorex into jinchuan group international resources co ltd , a jinchuan subsidiary listed on the hong kong stock exchange .\nthose proceeds had been applied to a hedge structure going forward , as a condition to the extension of metorex ' s project finance facilities .\nall of metorex\u2019s mines , with the exception of cons murch , were profitable even in the wake of the great commodities slump of 2008 .\nmetorex is also planning another $ 400 million investment in its musonoi project , which lies a little further northwest near the mining town of kolwezi .\nfinally , metorex\u2019s lubembe project , which is located near to the kinsenda mine , is a much larger deposit , but of lower grade ore .\nmetorex had begun with the selection process for a new ceo , who would require\ntechnical and management skills\nnecessary to consolidate and optimise existing operations , bring metorex ' s current project pipeline to fruition and develop an\neffective forward - looking strategy for the group as a whole\n.\nhe was happy to chat in generalities after the meeting . he revealed that vale was one of a number of large mining houses that looked at metorex .\nmetorex had engaged extensively with the drc authorities as part of the mineral title review process , but was still unable to announce the details of these settlements .\nmetorex said it had received a cash offer from a black economic empowerment ( bee ) company for a 15 percent equity interest in the vergenoeg fluorspar mine .\ndavid shapiro : ja , it is , because i\u2019m not sure the way it will work but obviously metorex will get these shares , because they\u2019re selling the mines in for shares which hopefully they\u2019re going to then pass on to local shareholders . so if you own metorex , you\u2019re probably going to get shares demerged or\u2026\nforging partnerships however , metorex has high standards for its suppliers and only seeks to enter partnerships with those companies that are reliable and provide reliable components and services .\nstill told me that he and metorex\u2019s large spanish shareholder and non - executive director alberto barrenechea had purchased shares \u201cat a very interesting time\u201d in the company\u2019s history .\nmetorex is to swap its 74 % stake in barberton mines for a 55 % stake in aim - listed pan african resources . charles gives some of the history\nmetorex said it plans to sell some of its assets to generate sufficient liquidity to cover its near - term debt commitments and fund the ruashi ramp - up phase .\nin order to maximise efficiency and productivity , metorex is tackling two major hurdles that come with operating in central africa , a skills shortage and long , logistical supply chain .\nmetorex would also exercise its rights , in terms of its funding agreement with crc , to capitalise part of its loans in crc , thereby further increasing its shareholding in crc .\njohannesburg \u2013 simon malone , founder of metorex ( jse : mtx ) , says jinchuan\u2019s offer makes more sense than that of vale , which he felt was far too low .\nin 1975 , the founders , along with simon malone , acquired rand london mines . from there on , the consortium began to operate the company that we now know as metorex .\ncentralising efforts in a bid to counteract skills and supply chain issues , the company has established a central services operation called metorex commercial services ( mcs ) at its headquarters in johannesburg .\nthe company continues : \u201chuman capital bases its foundation on the metorex strategy which defines the vision and values of the organisation which is enabled through the strategic anchors defined for the organisation .\nwe published on tuesday that the metorex board had withdrawn its recommendation of the vale offer . in fact the circular says this is a condition precedent \u2013 something that still has to be done .\njohannesburg - based mining company metorex has launched a multi - million dollar investment programme with an ambitious goal of reaching a target of producing 250 , 000 tonnes of copper a year in 10 years\u2019 time .\nbenfield explained that part of metorex\u2019s strategy was to ensure continuity by with its ex - pats , so as not to lose their expertise , through helping them develop their careers at the company\u2019s various locations .\nstill he thinks metorex is a great company : \u201cthe debt is sorted out . we have two wonderful assets making good profits and three excellent prospects that in time will generate a lot of loot . \u201d\non december 5 , metorex announced a r922 - million debt and equity finance plan to complete the production and ramp up of its ruashi copper / cobalt project . metorex said then that it planned to seek shareholder approval on december 23 to raise r744 - million by selling 372 - million shares at r2 each , and had arranged for a r178 - million bridging finance loan from standard bank . the miner had also restructured about r2 - billion of its medium - term debt . metorex would use the funds to cover cost overruns at ruashi , and because a longer - than - expected construction time at the project had meant that the firm had not generated the cash flow it had planned for . metorex said that it still needed r700 - million to finance the cash flows required to complete the project and ramp up to full production .\nmetorex is proving its credentials across a number of assets in the drc and zambian copper belt to reaffirm its status as an established mid - tier mining group with a concerted focus on long - term profitability .\nthese renowned projects represent more than 40 years of development for metorex , but it was 2011 where the modern - day company began to take shape following the announcement of jinchuan group\u2019s intention to acquire the business .\na commitment to effective leadership , employee development , mutual respect , human dignity , and motivational empowerment compounds its overall human capital ethos , and is also backed up by a sincere sense of accountability within metorex .\nmalone rejects the argument that metorex needs a big brother to bring the three new prospects to fruition , the view of the idc with 15 % of the shares . he and his team did not need big capital . malone says that with profits pumping at chibuluma and ruashi , the three prospects could have been realised with metorex independent . it could have done this on a phased basis over the next three years .\nsome 400 people are employed at chibuluma and metorex is keen to hang onto its operations in zambia , consequently the company will invest some $ 24 million on the decline development required to access the recently - discovered ore body .\nat the time it was taken over , it was a flooded mine , previously run by a japanese mining consortium and then by the congolese government , and metorex ultimately gained controlled with the intention of opening and mining it .\n\u201cgood operational management\u201d is the key differentiator underpinning the success that metorex has enjoyed across each of its projects over the decades according to fitzmaurice ; and this is certainly epitomised in pure scale terms when looking at its trademark mining operations .\nthe oversight committee would also address the future of metorex ' s investment in copper resource corporation ( crc ) ; monitor ruashi ' s hedge , and secure\nlonger - term and appropriately structured financing\nto improve the project pipeline .\nmetorex owns two operating mines ; chibuluma in zambia , which began production in 1955 and currently produces around 18 , 000 tonnes of copper in concentrate a year , and ruashi , a copper and cobalt mine in katanga province in the drc .\ntough - as - teak oversight committee member , deputy metorex chairperson rob still , would assume\na limited executive role\nto assist existing management in achieving the objectives . still ' s position would be reviewed on june 30 , 2009 .\ngone this very month are freeworld coatings ( jse : fwd ) ( plascon ) and massmart . after metorex goes , palabora will be the only copper option and copper is the metal of the moment in the so - called super cycle .\n\u201ci think by and large jinchuan has left metorex to manage the african environment , and although we have a few jinchuan secondees here that are helping to build a bridge between the two companies and cultures we are operating fairly autonomously . \u201d said benfield .\njohannesburg \u2013 metorex ( jse : mtx ) shareholders on wednesday approved a new share and bonus scheme , which authorises the company to issue up to 75 . 169m share options to employees at its annual general meeting ( agm ) ( agm ) in rosebank .\n\u201cthere were two failures and four marginals . that means 27 succeeded and were profitable . our very first investment was rand london manganese , where our first investment was r80 000 . metorex is out of it but the group today is worth r7bn - r8bn .\njohannesburg , may 11 ( reuters ) - south african miner metorex mtxj . j increased its copper and cobalt production during the quarter to end - march , but will continue to dispose of assets to fare in the global economic downturn , it said on monday .\ncomprising the ruashi mine , kinsenda mine , musonoi project and lubembe exploration in the drc - and the chibuluma mine and chifupu project in zambia - metorex is continuously proactive in acquiring lucrative assets while reviewing potential opportunities in the future , in sub - saharan africa .\n\u201cjinchuan group international has now become our new parent company with a 75 percent holding from the jinchuan group and 25 percent held by minorities . so now it has become the spring board to raise the capital and create the platform for metorex to grow in africa . \u201d\nto illu strate that metorex\u2019s dire financial predicament was a surprise even to the directors , the spaniard paid r18 . 50 a share for 471 500 shares and bought another tranche of 938 751 at r22 . 50 a share some six months before the capital raising at r2 a share .\nusing cut and fill mining methods , the easy access to infrastructure in the area has made it one of metorex\u2019s key projects and a subsequent exploration of further volumes of inferred mineral resources to the east of the main area is set to add another eight years onto the mine\u2019s overall lifecycle .\n\u201csuddenly in walks standard bank ( jse : sbk ) , telling us we were over - running and in breach of covenants and they wanted to pull the loan . metorex management were terrified . a board meeting was called on november 17 and the rescue package presented as a fait accompli .\nmetorex notes : \u201cthe kinsenda project currently ranks as one of the world\u2019s highest grade copper deposits with declared mineral resources of 20 . 7 million tonnes at a grade of 5 . 6 percent copper . kinsenda is situated within the democratic republic of congo , near the border town of kasumbalesa . \u201d\nthe kinsenda project currently ranks as one of the world\u2019s highest grade copper deposits with declared mineral resources of 20 . 7 million tonnes at a grade of 5 . 6 percent copper . kinsenda is situated within the drc near the border town of kasumbalesa and was purchased by metorex in the mid - 2000s .\nthe new metorex share incentive scheme , including share appreciation rights , replaces the old scheme under which there were 33m unvested shares . the old scheme had to be revamped to comply with jse ( jse : jse ) and king 3 requirements . the 33m older options will vest if the vale bid is consummated\nthe new options vest over three years so are unaffected by vale\u2019s bid for metorex . the scheme is being put in place in the ordinary course of business as if there were no offer pending . if the vale bid succeeds , the future fate of unvested options will be a matter between vale and staff .\nthe wider group structure as it exists today instils metorex as an arm of jinchuan group subsidiary , jinchuan international ( hk listed ) , and while this has added a number of vital strings to the company\u2019s bow , it has simply complemented a philosophy and operational excellence that had long prior existed within the business .\n\u201cthe musonoi project is also located in the drc , on the outskirts of the mining town of kolwezi , \u201d metorex explains . \u201cthe project area contains at least two known mineralised zones , one of which ( known as dilala east ) was discovered as a blind , high grade copper and cobalt deposit in 2007 .\nthe last - but by no means least - value revolves around \u2018zero harm\u2019 , entailing concerns towards workers , the environment , the community and health & safety aspects ; once again emphasising metorex\u2019s drive to not only be profitable and productive , but to do so in a way that will remain sustainable long into the future .\nmoneyweb : we welcome charles needham , chief executive of metorex . i might have been taking a bit of a chance there , charles . certainly the gold mines in the barberton area did create the first gold rush , but those three mines you own there \u2013 sheba , new consort and fairview \u2013 are they the oldest ?\nthe super - confident chairman in shirtsleeves told the agm that metorex is transformed . non - core assets have been sold and , after several restructures , debt reduced from r2 . 1bn to r460m . copper production increased by 145 % to 76 409 tons and cobalt 488 % to 5 123 tons in the 18 months to december .\n\u201cwe are a group of senior executives who routinely evaluate and assess opportunities to expand our business , \u201d group projects manager , vic fitzmaurice explains in regards to metorex\u2019s project identification strategy . \u201ckey projects at present include the re - opening and re - capitalisation of the kinsenda mine in the drc , which will be in production in 2017 .\nwith regard to the construction works being carried out at the kinsenda project , metorex has partnered with south african based project management and engineering group , dra , a diversified construction and infrastructure company group five , civil contracting firm safricas , which is based in drc , the mck mining company based in the katanga province and component supplier , outotec .\nmarket : entry into a new sector related to rehabilitation of water supply and sewage systems . changes in the group : acquisition of shares in metorex , infra and additional shares in hydrobudowa w\u0142oc\u0142awek . 2005 brought new contracts : execution of first projects for pkn orlen . the continued growth of the pbg group and increasing value of contracts meant higher financing requirements .\nmetorex , once a boom - time jse darling but hit now by project delays , commodity price collapse and a shareholder revolt , said it had mandated the newly created oversight committee to review the company ' s key performance indicators and focus particularly on the completion of the ruashi copper project , which was being built in the democratic republic of congo ( drc ) .\n\u201cthe metorex vision is to grow a competitive and sustainable african - focused base metal mining company and build a business development platform and operation base of jinchuan based in southern africa , \u201d the company states . \u201cto grow a company that offer opportunity for the development of our employees and communities , delivering to shareholders\u2019 expectations and contributing to the development of our world . \u201d\nmetorex continues : \u201cruashi is a copper and cobalt mine in katanga province , located within the democratic republic of congo . this mine is made up of three open pits , along with a modern solvent extraction electro - winning processing plant . ruashi mining started production way back in 1911 . in 2005 , this company was registered as a drc company , being developed in two phases . \u201d\njohannesburg ( miningweekly . com ) \u2013 troubled midcap miner metorex on friday staunched its share - price haemorrhage with the announcement of far - reaching restructuring that would see the stepping down of growth - era ceo charles needham , the exiting of founder simon malone , the creation of an all - nonexecutive\nboard oversight committee\n, and the disposal of cash - consuming assets to pay for a new bank loan .\nthe company notes : \u201cthe metorex mission is to operate and optimise existing mines and assets ; through new mine development , exploration and technical improvements , to realise preservation and appreciation of assets ; to produce copper and cobalt products in line with quality specifications ; to realise company growth in order to maximise shareholder interests ; to ensure harmonious relationships between employees , communities , government and society ; and to create zero harm . \u201d\nmetorex would also enhance its competence in the technical , project management and corporate finance areas through future executive appointments . the company said that it was focused on : the final commissioning of the ruashi plant and achieving targeted production volumes at ruashi , completing the ruashi cobalt plant , and commissioning its secondary mills by the end february and the permanent primary crusher by april 25 . completion of the acid plant had been deferred to the last quarter of 2009 .\n\u201cthe bank\u2019s mining consultants were as thick as bricks . they thought the ruashi mine was a dog . i was retiring at the end of june , so that was brought forward . i had brought rob still on to the board a couple of years before . he was put in my place and charles needham was removed as md . the bank forced us to close a hedge at a loss and then they opened another hedge that eventually cost metorex nearly r500m .\nin the event it was priced at r2 . as evidence it was under - priced , it was over - subscribed and those who subscribed now have a nice capital gain . as part of the package , standard granted a loan at jibar plus 7 . 5 percentage points \u2013 lucrative for standard but a burden for metorex . in addition to its interest and ( possibly ) hedge earnings , standard has made a capital gain on the jinchuan offer of r6 . 90 on its 24m shares \u2013 altogether r165 . 6m .\nfor inquiries related to this message please contact support . for sales inquiries , please visit urltoken\nif you believe this to be in error , please confirm below that you are not a robot by clicking\ni ' m not a robot\nbelow .\nplease make sure your browser supports javascript and cookies and that you are not blocking them from loading . for more information you can review the terms of service and cookie policy .\nfollowing its takeover by chinese mining company jinchuan in 2012 , this established mid - tier mining group , which is a us $ 400 plus million revenue business with assets in both zambia and the democratic republic of congo ( drc ) , is very much on the expansion path .\nthe company has immediate projects in hand which are set to take the current annual copper production rate of 55 , 000 tonnes a year to 80 , 000 tonnes in the next 18 months and then exceed 100 000 tonnes within five years .\nthese projects are coupled with a strategic plan aimed at creating greater efficiencies within the company\u2019s supply chain which is centred at its south african headquarters .\nmike benfield , chief financial officer , said : \u201cour target is that in 10 years\u2019 time we will be producing 250 , 000 tonnes of copper a year .\n\u201cthat is a lofty target that we have set ourselves but we believe we will achieve this through a combination of developing the projects and deposits that we have in our current portfolio and by acquisition with the backing of our chinese parent company , jinchuan group international resources , which is listed on the hong kong stock exchange . \u201d\nthe copper concentrate from the mine is sold to chambishi copper smelter in zambia where it is converted into copper blister and moved into the market .\nbenfield said : \u201cit is a mature mine nearing the end of its life and as a consequence is one of very few mines in zambia which is tax paying .\n\u201cwe have discovered a smaller satellite deposit about a kilometre and a half away from chibuluma and we are about to open that up so we can effectively extend the life of chibuluma for another six or seven years . \u201d\n\u201cextending our operation in chibuluma will give us more time to continue our exploration efforts in the area . we have an experienced staff compliment , who are performing well and we very much want to keep them within the group and maintain our operational presence in zambia . \u201d\ncopper and cobalt the ruashi mine employs 2 , 500 people and currently produces 38 , 000 tonnes of copper cathode and 4 , 400 tonnes of cobalt a year .\n\u201cthere are plans to take the copper production up to between 45 , 000 and 50 , 000 tonnes a year as we de - bottle neck the process plant , \u201d explained benfield .\nwith the purchase came 400 employees and the challenge of dewatering the mine before any new development could take place .\n\u201cwe have dewatered the mine to 300 metres below surface and are now in the process of developing a further decline into the western ore body , which is our current focus , but over time we will move into the eastern ore body , the previous operators having mined the central areas\u201d said benfield .\nconstruction work on the project began in april 2013 and it is anticipated copper production will begin in late 2015 , with expected production levels in the order of 25 , 000 - 26 , 000 tonnes of copper concentrate a year .\nkinsenda will create further employment for the nearby settlements of meleke , twibombele and kisenda .\nthe projects\u2019 environmental impact assessment and associated management plans were submitted to drc authorities in 2011 and all approvals required by the drc mining law have been obtained .\nthe project area contains at least two known mineralised zones , one of which known as dilala east was discovered as a blind , high grade copper and cobalt deposit in 2007 .\nfollowing the initial discovery of the high grade mineralised zone , the property has been extensively drilled and has declared a mineral resource at 31 . 7 million tonnes at a grade of 2 . 8 percent copper and 0 . 9 percent cobalt .\nbenfield said : \u201cit is a very high grade copper cobalt deposit . in december last year we completed the bankable feasibility study and we are going through some further optimisation studies on the back of that .\n\u201cthis will be an underground mine , but the challenge for us will be accessing the ore body , which currently is estimated to take about four and a half years to get to .\n\u201cwe are trying to work out a way of getting to it faster so that it will improve the returns and valuation of the mine , ultimately we should be in production in about five years\u2019 time . \u201d\na scoping study completed in early 2012 confirmed the potential to mine and process mixed sulphide and oxide ores . the mineral resource of 93 million tonnes at a grade of 1 . 9 percent copper will eventually be mined by open pit methods .\n\u201cwe anticipate this project will cost somewhere between $ 500 million and $ 600 million and think that we may start it within the next five years , \u201d said benfield .\nthe financial crisis impacted the business requiring it to divest of all of its south african assets leaving it focused as a base metal miner in africa .\nits fortunes have turned around somewhat dramatically following its acquisition by the china state owned entity , jinchuan group , which is providing the capital and support for its varied investment projects .\nin china , jinchuan owns and operates a massive nickel deposit , which has still got a mining life of 50 years\u2019 plus around which a whole integrated city has established itself .\njinchuan also holds a 51 percent stake in a south african platinum mine in the north west province and a few other assets outside of africa .\n\u201cthe skills shortage in africa is immense with miners in africa , depending on the scale of their operation , employing people with the skills from many other countries , \u201d said benfield .\n\u201cfor example we have a small contingent south africans , australians and british citizens working at our mines , although it does vary from mine to mine , but the majority of the work force are local employees . \u201d\nmcs has begun by bolstering technical skills at an administrative level including its accounts payable function which is controlled and supported from the head office .\nit has also sought to centralise its procurement activities leveraging more scale by being the procurement service provider for all of its operations , thus aiming to secure better price points from suppliers and ultimately getting costs per unit down .\n\u201ccommodity price is not in our control , however we can control two things , the cost at which we produce a copper unit at and how many units we produce . so at a cost level we have got to get our supply chain right , \u201d explained benfield .\n\u201cwe have a well thought - out supply chain management strategy which we are aiming to develop , managed from johannesburg and then integrated into our various operations . \u201d supplies are predominately sourced in south africa but chemical reagents to extract ore through the copper process come from other parts of the world .\nthe challenge of connectivity is one that the company is also endeavouring to constantly improve in order to allow good communication across its operations .\n\u201cin africa there are issues with internet and telecommunication connectivity which can be a challenge for us , \u201d said benfield . \u201cwe are looking at standardising our communications from our headquarters in johannesburg through to our sites in central africa .\n\u201cwe are also looking at chinese procurement . the chinese have an amazing track record for doing things quicker for less and we believe that their quality is constantly improving ensuring that supplies are fit for purpose , reliable and cost effective . \u201d\nlooking after its employees and the communities in which it operates are always regarded highly by the company which has developed a strong set of values it adheres to .\n\u201cwe have an acronym \u2013 paletz which is our mantra , \u201d said benfield . \u201cp is for people focus , a is for accountability , l is for the long term perspective , e is for excellence in everything we do , t is for teamwork and z is for zero harm .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 / / en\nurltoken\nstocks you ' ve viewed will appear in this box , letting you easily return to quotes you ' ve seen previously . register now to create your own custom streaming stock watchlist .\nchairman rob still quickly put me right that this is no large - scale giveaway on the eve of vale\u2019s r7 . 35bn bid for the company .\nstill said the older options are approximately r130m \u201cin the money\u201d at the offer price .\nto stave off bankruptcy in november 2008 , standard bank ( jse : sbk ) agreed to lend the company r100m on condition that the company came up with r500m of equity . a rights issue was held at r2 a share but fell short of the r500m required . barrenechea and still bought shares to reach standard\u2019s r500m equity hurdle .\nstill kept vale\u2019s offer off the agenda at wednesday\u2019s agm because there will be a specific shareholders\u2019 meeting on the offer on july22 . the circular comes out this friday .\nhe personally has signed an irrevocable over his 9m shares , which was an endorsement of the offer price . had he not accepted it would have sent a wrong message to the board and shareholders .\n\u201cwhen you receive an offer at a 40 % premium to the share price , you have to put it to shareholders . just imagine if we had not conveyed the offer because we deemed it too low and the share went back to 480c . all the irrevocables will fall away if a better offer comes up . \u201d\nhe said : \u201cany valuation depends not only on one\u2019s view of future commodity prices but also on life of mine , tax and all sorts of other considerations . \u201d\nstill said chibuluma and ruashi are excellent properties but the former has an expected life of only six years and the latter 15 years . he said the brazilians were tough in extending a binding offer of r7 . 35 a share but they could not renege in the event of a copper price collapse .\nthe offer price will actually be improved following the sale of sable zinc kabwe to a subsidiary of glencore international for a price that will range from r190m - r225m .\nstill said vale was adamant that it wanted to keep existing management if its bid succeeds . he said management\u2019s proven expertise in the copper fields was an important part of the valuation . he added that johannesburg was a good place from which to run mines in the copper belt . anvil is run from perth , freeport mcmoran from phoenix . joburg is in the same time zone and has a wealth of mining and engineering expertise .\nstill has worked in senior positions in mining houses but for more than a decade has operated as an independent in gold , platinum , mineral sands and nickel prospects .\ncash mining profit amounted to r1 . 72bn of which r851m represented the last six months . that profit in rands was in spite of a 20 % stronger rand .\ndevelopment projects kinsenda , ruashi sulphides , lubembe and dilala east have made considerable progress . the company is confident and encouraged .\nall resolutions at the agm were passed and not one shareholder had a question . the share price has firmed from 716c to 732c in the past week . that is within spitting distance of the offer price but there could be 20c extra in the sable offer .\nprice and trade data source : jse ltd . all other statistics calculated by profile data . all data is delayed by at least 15 minutes .\nwe use cookies to make your experience with us better . by continuing to use our website without changing the settings , we assume you are okay with it .\ncharles needham : well , alec , certainly that was the centre of the first gold rush , and the sheba mine was started in 1886 . so it has been around a while and we trust and we believe that it will be around for a lot longer .\ncharles needham : pilgrim\u2019s rest \u2013 similar sort of timing . similar timing , but certainly the sheba area was the mainstay of that gold rush at the time .\nmoneyweb : it\u2019s really an interesting part of south african corporate history . names like joe\u2019s luck , sheba , eureka , revolver creek \u2013 and of course your fairview and new consort . that whole gold rush time of 1883 , 1886 when sheba was created \u2013 its amazing to believe that the mines are still producing gold there . is that because they have a different geology to what we\u2019re used to on the reef ?\ncharles needham : well , i think alec , you know , the infrastructure there is certainly historic , and its fairly small , but you\u2019re in the greenstone belt and these greenstone belts just go on for ever . and we\u2026\nmoneyweb : just explain that , if you would , for the layman . what is a greenstone belt ?\ncharles needham : well , the greenstone belts are gold - liberating rock that is not quite the same as the witwatersrand , which runs in your conglomerates and it\u2019s a vein . the greenstones are a sort of a mass deposit of gold mineralisation in what are known as the greenstone rocks . they\u2019re the oldest rocks in the world .\nmoneyweb : so , if you pick away with your pick and shovel , you might actually get a gold nugget in a greenstone , which you\u2019re unlikely to get on the witwatersrand reef .\ncharles needham : correct . and historically the golden quarry was probably the richest gold deposit ever discovered , which ran at ounces per ton , rather than grams per ton .\nmoneyweb : it is interesting , as well , looking at the financial results of your barberton mines , because that\u2019s why we\u2019re talking with you tonight \u2013 the grade , the head grade that you got there was nearly 11 grams a ton . most of the south african mines are pretty happy if they can get five or six grams a ton .\ncharles needham : well , i would think we\u2019re probably the second - highest grade in the country . the difference is that barberton is a high - cost gold mine , but it\u2019s a high - grade , high - cost gold mine . but certainly we have the grades . they are very variable in greenstones ; you know , we will have areas of particularly high grade , but on average 10 is about where we\u2019re at .\ncharles needham : exploration from surface is not easy . you know , for us to put in significant amount of drilling from surface or significant underground drilling really doesn\u2019t delineate the ore body quite the way one might on a sulphide or a base metal operation . you know , we really have to keep ourselves ahead of where we are mining through ongoing development and opening up new areas by probe holes underground . but it\u2019s a most interesting process .\ncharles needham : well , the greenstone belt runs through to phalaborwa . consolidated murchison , which is our antimony gold operation , is also sitting in the greenstone belt . so , it certainly runs phalaborwa down through barberton .\ncharles needham : purely by underground probing , and there is a certain amount of luck involved in the greenstones .\nmoneyweb : now you own 74 % of the barberton mines , bought from the old avgold in 2003 . interesting to see that cyril ramaphosa\u2019s group , shanduka , has got the other 26 % .\ncharles needham : well , ja , cyril came in at the same time as us . he partnered us in that transaction with avgold , and he came in for 26 % interest . and we in fact were originally a 55 % interest , and acquired the canadians\u2019 \u2013 who also joined us in that transaction \u2013 we acquired their 20 % during the course of last year .\nmoneyweb : and you\u2019re going to be putting barberton mines into a london - based listing , or an aim part of the london stock exchange \u2013 a company called pan african resources . what\u2019s motivated this decision ?\ncharles needham : alec , you know , if i can just touch on that . we\u2019re selling it into pan african resources , but we\u2019re creating a dual listing . we are going to be listed on the altx market in south africa , which means that we are creating a south african - controlled gold mining , exploration and development and producing operation . the rationale for this was that over the years we\u2019ve been advised by various institutions ; they said : \u201cyou know , your ratings that you will get from a pure gold play are significantly better than the ratings you\u2019ll get for your gold asset within your diversified portfolio . \u201d it took us a long time and we did a lot of thinking about this one and ultimately we agreed that if you piece together gold production with exploration , this is the way that you can grow a gold operation . and this was the rationale for piecing ourselves together with pan african , who are primarily explorationists and we are producers and operators and developers . so , it just made sense to piece together cash flows generated from gold - mining operations for the funding of exploration for the creation of new mines . so just the ratings and the rationale for having cash flow together with the exploration makes sense .\nmoneyweb : makes a lot of sense . is pan african resources also exploring in the barberton area ?\ncharles needham : pan african will come onto the barberton lease area , but their primary focus at the moment is mozambique , central african republic and ghana .\nmoneyweb : i was going to say , surely if you\u2019ve been mining in barberton since 1883 , there can\u2019t be too much unexplored area there . yet what you\u2019ve just explained now \u2013 central african republic and mozambique must be almost virgin territory .\ncharles needham : well , central african republic certainly is , but we believe that the tanzanian gold belt flows through the drc and flows into central african republic . now we believe that that could either be an elephant or nothing . but we have got to go through the processes and we\u2019ve got exploration teams up there at the moment on soil sampling and all the various preliminary aspects of an exploration programme .\nmoneyweb : charles , you did explain that there\u2019s going to be a listing on the altx here and in aim in london . when is that going to happen ?\ncharles needham : well , we should be trading on the altx market by mid - july .\nhistory - company - pbg s . a . - lider bran\u017cy budowlanej w polsce\npbg s . a . provides comprehensive , specialist contracting services for natural gas , crude oil , and fuel facilities . it acts as a general contractor , consortium member , or sub - contractor with respect to engineering design work , construction , repairs , operation , and maintenance in the field of production of natural gas and crude oil , transmission of natural gas and crude oil , storage of natural gas and fuels ( lng , lpg , c5 + , and cng ) . in the fuel segment , pbg carries out projects involving both construction of new facilities and modernisation of existing fuel terminals , together with auxiliary infrastructure .\nwe introduce modern environmentally friendly technologies . we constantly increase our production capabilities . our finance , experience and technical knowledge allow us to carry out the largest in poland projects and take part in international undertakings . we consciously manage budgets winning confidence of financial institutions . our success is based on knowledge and experience of highly qualified engineering and production staff . matrix team management makes it possible to react to the customers\u2019 needs and changing conditions accompanying the project realization in a flexible way .\npbg s . a . is the parent undertaking of the pbg group , whose business profile comprises general contractor services for the natural gas , crude oil , water and fuel industries , provided on a turnkey basis , as well as general contractor services for industrial , residential , infrastructural and road construction projects .\nregional court in pozna\u0144 - nowe miasto and wilda , viii economic department of national court register enterprise registration document : 0000184508 tax id : 777 - 21 - 94 - 746 regon number : 631048917 amount of initial capital 16 , 086 , 604 . 44 pln - paid up .\non june 13 th , 2012 the district court for poznan - stare miasto , xi commercial division for bankruptcy and reorganization issued a decision declaring bankruptcy with the possibility to make an arrangement of the company . thus , since june 13 th , 2012 , the name of the company is : pbg sa in company voluntary arrangement .\nmarket : 2011 was a year of major contract work related to the upcoming 2012 european football championships . the pbg group played a large part in the preparations for the important event , having constructed three out of the four polish arenas to stage the championships . the construction of the pge arena in gda\u0144sk and the national stadium in warsaw was completed in 2011 , while the city stadium in pozna\u0144 was completed a year earlier . work was also under way on other strategic infrastructural projects developed ahead of the 2012 european football championships : the a1 and a4 motorways and the s5 expressway .\nchanges in the pbg group : two acquisitions closed in 2011 \u2013 the takeover of a controlling stake in energomonta\u017c po\u0142udnie and the acquisition of rafako \u2013 were a key element of the company\u2019s new strategy . they marked the beginning of a planned shift of the pbg group\u2019s core business towards power engineering and consolidation of the group\u2019s power engineering business around rafako .\nstock exchange : negotiations with spain\u2019s ohl , concerning sale of majority interests in hydrobudowa polska s . a . and aprivia s . a . , were suspended . however , the intention to cooperate with ohl in winning and executing construction contracts in poland and abroad was confirmed .\nmarket : the company secured one of the most important contracts in its history and one of strategic importance nationally and globally \u2013 the design and construction of an lng regasification terminal in \u015bwinouj\u015bcie . winning of new contracts for construction of roads and motorways . completion of one of the three euro 2012 stadiums \u2013 the municipal stadium in pozna\u0144 . changes in the group : the company made a first step towards entry into a new business area \u2013 the power sector . acquisition of 25 % plus one share in energomonta\u017c po\u0142udnie . stock exchange : the company started negotiations with ohl representatives with respect to international cooperation and sale of majority interests in hydrobudowa polska and aprivia \u2013 prospects of entering the operator services market .\nmarket : further strengthening of the company\u2019s position on the market of residential construction by expanding the pbg dom group to include new spvs established to implement specific development projects . securing of new contracts related to the construction of stadiums for euro 2012 : the national stadium in warsaw and pge arena in gda\u0144sk . changes in the group : implementation of the strategic objective of expanding into foreign markets through the establishment of pbg export . stock exchange : fourth issue of pbg shares on the wse .\nmarket : strengthening of the company\u2019s position on the markets of road and residential construction , as well as water supply and sewage system rehabilitation . in addition , the company won several tenders for the execution of large projects for pgnig \u2013 development of the lubiat\u00f3w - mi\u0119dzych\u00f3d - grot\u00f3w fields ; construction of the wierzchowice underground gas storage facility ; execution of a contract for the construction of the municipal stadium in pozna\u0144 .\nchanges in the group : inclusion of betpol in the group , inclusion of budwil and pbg dom invest in the pbg dom group , inclusion of prg metro and hydrobudowa polska konstrukcje ( currently pbg technologia ) in the hydrobudowa polska group , establishment of aprivia , avatia , gdy\u0144ska projekta and g\u00f3recka projekt .\nmarket : the company expanded into new business areas related to road construction , residential construction and foreign markets . changes in the group : the group was expanded to include new companies within the existing business scope : hydrobudowa 9 ; first foreign operations : acquisition of gasoil engineering and establishment of excan oil & gas engineering . the group also was also expanded to include companies from new industries :\nmarket : the company intensified its activity in the environmental protection sector . moreover , in 2006 pbg signed a contract with pgnig for the construction of the grodzisk denitriding facility in the village of snowidowo , an industrial installation for removal of nitrogen from nitrogen - rich gas .\nchanges in the group : acquisition of shares in kwg and hydrobudowa \u015bl\u0105sk . stock exchange : second issue of pbg shares . the stock exchange listing and two share issues paved the way for building a strong group of companies with extensive track records in their respective industries , employing qualified staff and boasting strong credentials ."]}
{"id": 53936, "summary": [{"text": "yale is a lock manufacturer owned by assa abloy .", "topic": 23}, {"text": "it is associated with the pin tumbler lock , which is often known as the yale lock . ", "topic": 20}], "title": "yale ( company )", "paragraphs": ["in 1868 linus yale and henry towne formed the yale lock manufacturing company , later to become yale and towne manufacturing co .\nthe company broadened its scope from locks to materials handling in 1875 , over 140 years ago .\nthe company merged with multinational eaton manufacturing in 1963 and as the industrial truck division of eaton , yale & towne , inc . ( later renamed eaton corp . ) , the company continued to grow and prosper .\n[ item , folder # ] , yale & towne manufacturing company collection . jeremy richard library , university of connecticut libraries .\nhistory of the trade - mark \u201cyale . \u201d 4th edition . stamford , ct : yale & towne manufacturing company , c1930 . call number 1\nyale hook and eye company was founded in 1914 under the name rkm manufacturing . in 1919 the name was changed to yale hook and eye .\nrelying on yale patents , yale\u2019s sterling name and sheer ingenuity , yale jr . and his colleague henry towne established the yale & towne company in 1868 , at the time employing 35 people . the company grew and broadened its scope with manually operated chain hoists , battery powered platform trucks and in 1879 a line of padlocks was introduced . yale & towne purchased norton door closer company and h . and t . vaughan ltd .\nthe company amassed a formidable patent portfolio in its early years , which allowed it to dominate the industry .\non the eve of its 50th anniversary , the trade press summarized the history and status of the company .\ncontent copyright ( c ) 2014 by yale hook and eye company , inc . design , hosting and support from oao solution spark .\nfifty years of a successful industry , 1868 - 1918 . stamford , ct : yale & towne manufacturing company , c1919 . call number 2\ncontinued development and growth of yale in the uk was recognised in 1990 with the queen ' s award for export achievement being presented to the company .\nyale & towne manufacturing company was established in 1868 by linus yale and henry towne in stamford , connecticut . yale & towne manufacturing was the leading employer in the stamford , connecticut , area for many years .\nin 1985 , there was further expansion when the yale materials handling corporation was formed following the acquisition of the company by north american coal corporation , which would become nacco industries , inc .\nhaving traded in japan for many years , yale forged a partnership with sumitomo ltd in 1969 to produce yale fork lift trucks under license and in 1971 emerged a joint venture manufacturing company named sumitomo - yale co . , ltd . owned equally by the two companies .\n/ yale / yale % 20us / about - yale / about % 20yale % 20opening _ 524x224px . jpg\n/ yale / yale _ co _ uk / home / yale % 20smart % 20living % 20banner % 20cctv . jpg\n/ yale / yalelock / pictures / yale % 20slideshow % 20family . jpg / yale / yalelock / header % 20images / yale % 20slideshow % 20delivery % 20pad . jpg / yale / yalelock / pictures / yale % 20slideshow % 20houses . jpg / yale / yalelock / pictures / yale % 20slideshow % 20woman2 . jpg / yale / yalelock / header % 20images / yale % 20slideshow % 20boy % 20pad . jpg / yale / yalelock / pictures / yale % 20slideshow . jpg / yale / yalelock / pictures / yale % 20slideshow % 20landscape . jpg\n# 887 : the yale & towne manufacturing company vs . yale\u2019s hardware store . appellant\u2019s brief . superior court , no . 43277 . june 26 , 1934 fairfield county , ct : supreme court of errors of the state of connecticut . october term , 1934 . call number 4\n/ yale / yale % 20us / commercial / images / main % 20page / 3300 - - ct - yale - 4600 . png\n/ yale / yale _ co _ uk / home / yale % 20smart % 20living % 20banner % 20smart % 20home % 20alarms . jpg\n/ yale / yale _ co _ uk / home / yale % 20smart % 20living % 20slideshow % 20banner % 20ip % 20cameras . jpg\nthe collection contains a broad range of materials documenting building history , union strikes , and employee memoirs at the yale & towne manufacturing company in stamford , connecticut , including correspondence , newspaper articles , magazine articles , oral history audio tapes , photographs , video tapes , maps and artifacts .\n/ yale / yale _ co _ uk / frontpage / slideshow / conexis - web - banner . jpeg\n/ yale / yale % 20us / homepage - slides / june % 202018 % 20banner % 20slides / yale - nextouch - homepage - banner - 1793x366px . png\nin the early 20th century , the company expanded worldwide and employed more than 12 , 000 people . throughout the 20th century , purchases , acquisitions and joint ventures have made yale locks well - known worldwide . in august 2000 yale was purchased by the assa abloy group , and has since then been an important part of the global leader in door opening solutions .\nyale vision wireless asset management - take your fleet operation to the next level with wireless asset management from yale .\n\u00a9 2018 hyster - yale group , inc . , all rights reserved . yale and \u201cpeople . products . productivity . \u201d are trademarks of hyster - yale group , inc .\n/ yale / yale % 20us / commercial / images / stock % 20and % 20lifestyle / san - fran . jpg\n/ yale / yale _ co _ uk / frontpage / slideshow / conexis % 20samsung % 20st - 1800px - 2 . jpg\n/ yale / yale % 20us / commercial / images / main % 20page / 3300 - - - ct - yalerefectionstxt . png\nin 1992 , yale europe materials handling was formed to market yale\u00ae fork lift trucks across europe , africa and the middle east .\nlinus yale , jr . transformed the locking industry forever when he created his most important invention : the yale pin tumbler lock .\na company born of innovation , yale has pioneered the evolution of the locking industry for over 170 years . offering a broad portfolio of door hardware and locks to secure your home or business , yale continues to innovate new products for both residential and commercial applications . products include mortise and cylindrical locks , exit devices , door closers , electromechanical products and key systems , as well as windstorm certified hardware , decorative levers , and antimicrobial hardware coatings .\nyale locks & hardware has provided dependable security since 1840 . yale locks & hardware is an assa abloy group company with plant operations in berlin , ct . we offer a broad continuum of door hardware and locks including an extensive range residential hardware as well as a wide variety of commercial hardware options . our residential hardware includes electronic door locks with leading edge technology integrations as well as high quality mechanical hardware designed to fit any home . yale residential electronic products are leading the way in security for the mobile lifestyle .\n/ yale / yale % 20us / commercial / images / main % 20page / 3300 % 20 - % 20ct3 % 20yaleflashship . png\nlinus yale jr . transformed the locking industry forever with his many breakthrough inventions , but his most important invention was the yale cylinder lock .\nthe yale history captures major innovations that have marked the evolution not just of yale locks , but of the entire locking industry . at yale , we take great pride in our locks and in our beginnings .\n/ yale / yale _ co _ uk / frontpage / slideshow / ia % 20banner % 20yale . co . uk - 1800px . jpg\n/ yale / yale % 20us / homepage - slides / june % 202018 % 20banner % 20slides / pivot - banner - 1793x366px . png\n/ yale / yale % 20us / commercial / images / main % 20page / 3300 % 20 - % 20ct % 20yale - 6000 . png\nas one of the oldest international brands , yale is among the most respected names in the lock industry , with millions of yale locks in use worldwide .\nhyster - yale group ( hyg ) has been building relationships and partnering with customers , suppliers , dealers , and employees for over 80 years . subsidiaries of hyster - yale group include nuvera fuel cells , llc , an alternative - power technology company focused on fuel - cell stacks and related systems , on - site hydrogen production and dispensing systems , and bolzoni s . p . a . , a leading worldwide producer of attachments , forks and lift tables under the bolzoni auramo and meyer brand names . click here to learn more > >\n/ yale / yale % 20us / commercial / images / main % 20page / 3988 % 20new % 20hero % 20yale % 20banner % 201800x367 % 201 . png\n/ yale / yale % 20us / homepage - slides / june % 202018 % 20banner % 20slides / im1 - homepage - banner - homekit - 1793x366px . png\nyale is one of the oldest international brands in the world and probably the best - known name in the locking industry . the yale history captures major innovations that have marked the evolution not just of yale , but of the entire locking industry .\nyale is a leading brand of hyster - yale materials handling , inc . , which was formed in 2012 following a spin - off from nacco industries , inc .\nyale jr . was also experimenting with a lock based on a mechanism first employed by the ancient egyptians over 4 , 000 years ago . granted patents in 1861 and 1865 , yale finally succeeded in creating his most important invention \u2013 the yale cylinder lock . linus yale jr . transformed the locking industry forever with his many breakthrough inventions .\n/ yale / yale % 20us / homepage - slides / september % 202016 / nest % 20x % 20yale % 20homepage % 20banner % 201793x366px - 01 - 03 . png\n/ yale / yale % 20us / homepage - slides / june % 202018 % 20banner % 20slides / assure - sl - slim - homepage - banner - 1793x366px . png\nin the fabled autumn of 1981 , during an era when america ' s main sources of entertainment were michael jackson , pac - man , and the cold war , a spunky group of yalies dreamed of something more . torn between music and sketch comedy , broadway and second city , the old yale songbook and rock ' n ' roll , they decided to form an exciting new group that drew from the best aspects of these elements and mixed them up . naturally , they called themselves\nmixed company\n.\nyale has its roots in colonial america . the yale family decided to emigrate to the new world from north wales . a few generations later , about 1840 , linus yale sr . , began designing and manufacturing a series of innovative , high security locks at his yale lock shop in newport , new york . he specialized in expensive , handmade bank locks .\npatents by linus yale , sr , from the u . s . patent and trademark office\nrequest information about hyster - yale materials handling , inc . or any of our brands .\nyale premieres its reflections\u00ae decorative line : dynamic levers , moving with the flow of contemporary life .\nyale hook & eye now accepts credit card payment through the secure paypal website only . details .\nlinus yale jr . transformed the locking industry forever when he created his most important invention : the yale pin tumbler cylinder . now , over 170 years later , yale ' s comprehensive line of door hardware includes mortise and cylindrical locks , exit devices , door closers , access control products and key systems .\n\u201cplot plan of yale & towne mfg . co . \u201d , map mounted on plywood , 1921 march\nthe yale smart home alarm range allows you to arm and disarm your system from anywhere via your smartphone .\nfor information on how to contact hyster - yale materials handling or any of our subsidiaries ; click below .\nin 1950 , yale added gas , lp gas and diesel - powered fork lift trucks to its range .\ntoday , yale has one of the most comprehensive ranges of electric and engine powered materials handling equipment offered in the market , including yale\u00ae innovative and versatile ac - technology trucks designed to optimise productivity in customer applications .\nyale researchers and colleagues recently teamed up to bring 4 , 000 - year - old recipes to life .\nwe ' ve come a long way from plastic punch bowls . with finely honed musicality , eight - part harmony , and offbeat comedy , mixed company now performs for schools , country clubs , private parties , corporate events , reunions , fundraisers , nursing homes , and festivals . we ' ve garnered rave reviews from teachers , executives , world leaders , and even sometimes our parents , who wonder where they went wrong as they watch us while away our bright college years singing our hearts out instead of , you know , studying .\nhyster - yale materials handling , inc . ( hymh ) , through its wholly - owned operating subsidiary , hyster - yale group , inc . , designs , engineers , manufactures , sells and services a comprehensive line of lift trucks and aftermarket parts marketed globally primarily under the hyster \u00ae and yale \u00ae brand names . click here to learn more > >\nthe yale\u00ae dealer network has over 150 dealers world - wide that are attracted by the unique blend of yale\u00ae product excellence and customer commitment , qualities we intend to preserve as we continue to lead the way in the materials handling industry .\nwe can make history with you , too . please use our dealer locator to find your nearest yale \u00ae dealer .\nyale is the brand behind locks such as door locks , padlocks and digital door locks as well as safes , door handles , alarms , and more . find your local yale website for more specific information about our locks and other products .\ncollected by the yale & towne project and university of connecticut\u2013stamford students and presented to the jeremy richard library in july 2002 .\nwe invite you to explore our website to find out more . please use our dealer locator to find your nearest yale \u00ae dealer .\nin 1964 , there was further innovation when yale introduced the first silicone controlled rectifier ( scr ) - controlled electric fork lift truck .\n\u00a9 copyright 2017 . all rights reserved . yale , the lift truck icon , veracitor , the yale eco logo , people . products . productivity . , premier , hi - vis , css , materials handling central and material handling central are trademarks , service marks or registered marks in the united states and certain other jurisdictions . the lift truck icon and the yale eco logo are also protected by copyright .\nseries iii : strike history ( 1869 \u2013 1988 ) contains newspaper articles collected by university of connecticut students and research conducted by david kelly for his thesis at yale university entitled \u201cthe strike at yale & towne and the stamford general strike\u201d which is also included in the collection .\nthe yale accentra\u2122 multi - family solution provides a user - friendly cloud - based system for securing multi - family facilities easily and affordably .\nyale is a major research university and home to preeminent scholars across the disciplines ; faculty in all fields have many resources available to them .\nwith a wide range of products designed for commercial , multi - family , retail , mixed - use applications and more , yale works for you \u2120 .\nyale provides small business owners a secure and convenient zigbee / z - wave wireless access management solution that integrates into new and existing alarm and automation systems .\nthe yale babylonian collection is the largest collection of seals and textual material from ancient mesopotamia in north america and ranks among the leading collections in the world .\n\u201cmy staff are satisfied with the yale machines , and particularly appreciate the pickers both for the excellent levels of ergonomics , and for comfort standards during working hours . \u201d\nour vision for yale is to recapture our entire past heritage and re - energize it for the future . gradually we are incorporating new technologies such as digital door locks .\nour customers - you - are our most important partners . working with yale and our dealers we believe we can deliver the best lift trucks and services possible for your business\nthe yale\u00ae mx line offers streamlined , easy - to - operate trucks featuring excellent fuel economy and carefully considered ergonomics designed for the comfort of your operator . the mx line incorporates all the best things about our heavy - duty yale\u00ae veracitor trucks\u2014smart design , solid construction , durability and reliable performance , to name a few\u2014without the complex systems and features .\nyale ' s minimum orders are 144 yards or 100 meters . if you are looking for smaller quantities , please visit the websites of our customers who sell retail . urltoken urltoken\nyale\u00ae is one of fifteen brands represented by assa abloy door security solutions , a north american operating unit of assa abloy , headquartered in stockholm , sweden . assa abloy is the global leader in door opening solutions , dedicated to satisfying end - user needs for security , safety and convenience . at yale residential locks and hardware , we are 100 % committed to creating high quality door opening solutions for your home .\nwelcome , and thank you for visiting our yale materials handling corporation website . we hope you find what you need , however , if you require any additional information , please do not hesitate to contact us .\nin 1920 yale and towne launched a new battery powered low - lift platform truck , quickly followed by a range of high - lift platform trucks , tow tractors and one of the first lifting trucks with tilting forks .\nlinus yale sr . ' s son joined his father in the business in 1850 and perfected and patented his father ' s pin tumbler cylinder lock and became the considered locking expert of his time . in 1862 , yale jr . introduced the monitor bank lock , marking the transition in bank locks from key locks to dial or combination locks . the principles , embodied in his monitor lock , are now standard in combination locks throughout the usa .\nfrom smart door locks , to smart home alarms , cctv systems , and ip cameras , yale\u2019s range gives you what you need to keep your home safe at the touch of a button and puts you firmly in control of your home security .\nseries ii : oral histories and employee memoirs ( n . d . , 1874 \u2013 2001 ) consists of audio tapes collected by university of connecticut students , as well as photographs and newspaper clippings donated to the yale & towne project by former employees .\nour tagline ,\npeople . products . productivity . \u2122\nsums up the elements of business we think make us most successful . we believe it is truly a team effort that is responsible for impressive yale history and longevity in this very demanding industry :\nthe summary data ( including definitions ) presented is provided by q4 ' s partner virtua a supplier of financial information to the financial community . hyster - yale materials handling , inc . neither represents nor warrants that the data accumulated and published by virtua is accurate .\nwhen eckart frahm , professor of assyriology at yale , received a call from homeland security with a request to come to new york to assess cuneiform tablets , he was intrigued by the opportunity to provide an assessment of the content and origins of these ancient artifacts .\nyale is one of fifteen brands represented by assa abloy door security solutions , a north american operating unit of assa abloy , headquartered in stockholm , sweden . assa abloy is the global leader in door opening solutions , dedicated to satisfying end - user needs for security , safety and convenience .\nelihu yale , 1649 - 1721 born in america , in europe bred , in afric travell ' d , and in asia wed , where long he liv ' d , and thriv ' d ; 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", "topic": 27}], "title": "echologics", "paragraphs": ["the relationship between lvvwd and echologics began shortly after the creation of echologics in 2003 .\nnew orleans selects echologics engineering inc . for pipe assessment project \u2013 mueller water products\nechologics has applied acoustic technology in over 400 municipal and industrial projects around the world .\nas part of a multi - year asset management program , echologics has inspected more than 60 miles of large diameter transmission mains for a city in ontario , canada . echologics '\nechologics is a manufacturing , service and marketing company dedicated to helping water utilities reduce water loss with subsequent benefits in monetary , environmental and health costs to the communities . echologics is a leader in the development of water infrastructure diagnostic technologies for water loss management , leak detection and pipe condition assessment . echologics , llc is an affiliate of echologics engineering which was founded in 2003 and is based in toronto . for more information about echologics , visit urltoken .\nechologics is a manufacturing , service and marketing company dedicated to helping water utilities reduce water loss with subsequent benefits in monetary , environmental and health costs to the communities . echologics is a leader in the development of water infrastructure diagnostic technologies for water loss management , leak detection and pipe condition assessment . echologics , llc is an affiliate of echologics engineering which was founded in 2003 and is based in toronto . for more information about echologics , visit urltoken .\ngreat keynote by @ ebmud today at the @ muellerwaterpro # leakdetection seminar . @ echologics urltoken\nsales and support of all echologics products and services for eastern canada and the ne usa .\nechologics has a long history of developing award - winning acoustic technologies for leak detection on buried water pipelines .\nan echologics condition assessment team traveled to fort wainwright and tested more than two miles of pipe in segments .\nechologics engineering inc . is a manufacturing , service and marketing company dedicated to helping water utilities reduce water loss with subsequent benefits in monetary , environmental and health costs to the communities . echologics is a leader in the development of water infrastructure diagnostic technologies for water loss management , leak detection and pipe condition assessment . founded in 2003 , echologics is based in toronto and employs approximately 20 people . for more information about echologics , visit urltoken .\nhow we use personal information the information collected by and through this site may be used by echologics , its divisions , subsidiaries , and affiliates , or other entities that are involved in the operation of this site for echologics ' purposes . echologics may use the information collected and provided , individually or in an aggregate form , in order to :\nacoustic technology new orleans leak detection pipe - condition assessment echologics sensors pure technologies us , inc . flow control / monitoring hurricane\ntoday , echologics and lvvwd continue to work together to make sure that las vegas\u2019 water system functions as efficiently as possible .\nechologics has a long history of developing award winning acoustic technologies for leak detection and condition assessment of distribution and transmission mains .\nechologics is a global leader in water asset management , providing expert leak detection and condition assessment technologies for utilities and municipalities .\nwe have implemented these practices for echologics ' website ( urltoken ) and dependent pages ( the\nsite\n) . we have instructed our website administrator to include information regarding these privacy practices anywhere on the echologics site where personal information is collected .\nechologics pioneered the development of a proprietary , acoustic - based system that non - invasively pinpoints leaks on large - diameter transmission mains . echologics ' solution can detect and locate leaks without disrupting water service and is not limited by pipe material or size .\n\u201cthis was the first time that we had used echologics , and it was definitely a very worthwhile experience working with them , \u201d he says . \u201cas i get my condition assessment program going , echologics is at the top of my list to use . \u201d\nechologics , an affiliate of mueller co . , is a leader in the development of water infrastructure diagnostic technologies for water loss management , leak detection and pipe condition assessment . echologics is dedicated to helping water utilities reduce water loss with subsequent benefits in monetary , environmental and health costs to the communities . echologics was founded in 2003 and is based in toronto . for more information , visit urltoken .\nechologics is globally recognized as a leader in non - invasive leak detection technology . echologics\u2019 flagship leakfinder - st correlator is a result of extensive research as well as the input from global leak detection experts on the user interface and design of equipment to meet the needs of end user .\nthe swbno prioritizes the areas it wants echologics to analyze , but also gives the contractor freedom to proactively analyze other areas identified by the board as high - risk . in the first two weeks of the contract , the echologics crew identified leaks totaling 358 , 000 gallons per day .\nechologics , a provider of acoustic - based technologies for water loss management , leak detection and pipe condition assessment , signed a three - year master services agreement with united water . the agreement enables any operating division of united water to readily use echologics leak detection and condition assessment services .\nyour privacy is important to echologics , llc . this privacy policy discloses echologics ' practices with respect to ( i ) the personal information we gather in connection with your request for information regarding our products and services , ( ii ) echologics public website , including the type of information that we gather , ( iii ) the way we use information internally ; and ( iv ) our policy regarding sharing your personal information with others .\nechologics field engineers can capture additional information for utility gis while performing leak detection in the field \u2013 such as chamber inspections and visual image capture .\n@ echologics \u2019 german - language website is now live ! check us out and sign up to our mailing list to stay connected today . @ echologics deutschsprachige webseite ist jetzt live ! besuche uns und melde dich in unserer mailingliste an , um noch heute mit uns verbunden zu sein . urltoken\nechologics have the expertise , tools and experience required to assist water utilities in the implementation of a water audit following current industry best practices developed by the awwa and iwa . several members of the echologics team serve on industry committees of awwa and iwa to help advance and promote water auditing procedures .\nistc has partnered with american water and echologics to validate the efficacy of an advanced leak detection technology based on acoustic monitoring within the metropolitan chicago area .\nechologics , an affiliate of mueller co . , develops water infrastructure diagnostic technologies for water loss management , leak detection and pipe condition assessment . echologics is dedicated to helping water utilities reduce water loss with subsequent benefits in monetary , environmental and health costs to their communities . for more information , visit urltoken .\navailable for both distribution and transmission watermains , echologics provides leak detection on a continuous basis to maximize the economic benefit of active leakage and pressure control programs .\nactive leakage control is at the core of echologics field services , providing the leak detection program for leak detection on large diameter watermains and distribution system surveys .\nmueller has put echologics\u2019 technology into its broader deployments \u201cat full force , \u201d jim fisher , echologics\u2019 manager of non - revenue water , told me . those include smart meter ( ami ) deployments for municipal utilities across the country , as well as software to manage the data that flows in from these devices .\na unique benefit of the epulse technology is that echologics\u2019 field engineers can simultaneously detect and pinpoint leaks . echologics is a globally recognized leader in leak detection and has surveyed thousands of miles of water mains , successfully locating leaks on mains of all sizes . this increases program value by avoiding the need for separate inspections .\nnason was intrigued by the possibility of using epulse technology . he met with echologics engineers and spoke with employees of the anchorage water & wastewater utility , which had successfully deployed echologics technologies on pipe condition assessment projects in the past . nason subsequently suggested using epulse technology to the army , and the project was approved .\nfor utilities with aging pipeline infrastructure challenges , echologics ' condition assessment approach is ideal to quickly understand the status of buried assets and optimize rehabilitation and replacement programs .\nechologics , an affiliate of mueller co . , is a developer of water infrastructure diagnostic technologies for water loss management , leak detection and pipe condition assessment . echologics is dedicated to helping water utilities reduce water loss with subsequent benefits in monetary , environmental and health costs to their communities . for more information , visit urltoken .\nechologics , an affiliate of mueller co . , is a developer of water infrastructure diagnostic technologies for water loss management , leak detection and pipe condition assessment . echologics is dedicated to helping water utilities reduce water loss with subsequent benefits in monetary , environmental and health costs to their communities . for more information , visit urltoken .\n\u201contario congratulates echologics for establishing a research and training facility in walkerton , ontario , \u201d said reza moridi , ontario\u2019s minister of research and innovation . \u201contario\u2019s water sector continues to be a priority for the province , and by establishing this site , echologics demonstrates that it shares our commitment to protecting the water supply for generations . \u201d\nechologics sends out newsletters in order to share our knowledge and our work . you can subscribe to our electronic newsletters to learn more about our projects and technology applications .\neasy to deploy and maintain , echoshore from echologics offers municipalities permanent monitoring of critical assets , water quality and many other benefits , all in an industry leading system .\nthe project comes to las vegas via the nevada\u2019s water center of excellence , which partnered with the lvvwd and echologics , a subsidiary of mueller co . \u2019s water products division . the project has also led echologics to expand its operations to southern nevada . the water center of excellence is now working with echologics to help the company expand operations in southern nevada . the establishment of an office in clark county furthers economic development in the region and adds to the growing cluster of technology companies operating in the region .\nthe sewerage and water board of new orleans ( swbno ) selected echologics following a competitive bid process for the one - year contract , which is renewable for a second year . echologics is a subsidiary of mueller water products , inc . ( nyse : mwa ) , a leading manufacturer and marketer of products and services that are used in the transmission and distribution of safe , clean drinking water and in water treatment facilities . echologics leverages the strength of the mueller brand in delivering intelligent solutions for water infrastructure .\nduring an inspection , field crews typically use a van , pick - up truck or car with echologics magnetic signage used to identify the vehicle . some utilities choose to have a crew accompany the echologics field team but this is not typically required . epulse inspections have virtually no impact on local traffic , businesses or the daily activities of residents .\nechologics , an affiliate of mueller co . , is a leading developer and provider of acoustic - based technologies for water loss management , leak detection and pipe condition assessment .\nechologics employs about 100 people worldwide and bracken says they have a long - term plan to have a permanent presence in walkerton , which includes full - time employment opportunities .\nwhether you are searching for an advanced iot enabled leak detection system or a sophisticated , yet simple - to - use correlator , echologics\u2019 proprietary acoustic technologies put proven leak detection tools in your hands . water experts from around the world are choosing echologics leak detection equipment because of its ability to detect leaks accurately and efficiently on all pipe types including pvc .\nfor utilities with aging pipeline infrastructure challenges , echologics ' condition assessment technology is ideal to quickly understand the structural strength of buried assets and optimize rehabilitation and replacement programs . the epulse\nactive leakage control is defined as proactively maintaining a leak locating and mitigation program to identify previously unreported leakage . leak detection is at the origin of echologics which first developed the leakfinder\nthe forward - thinking decision of the city of tampa water department to leverage echologics ' transmission main leak detection service will help it to efficiently improve conservation as well as its sustainability as a relied upon water service provider ,\nsaid marc bracken , vice president and general manager of echologics .\nby partnering with echologics , the department will not only be able to pinpoint costly leaks in its system that are responsible for losing treated water , they will be able to do so without interrupting service or disturbing surrounding infrastructure .\n\u201capplying noninvasive , non - disruptive echologics condition assessment technology is a similar approach for water utilities , \u201d says echologics\u2019 kevin laven . \u201cstart by evaluating a pipeline using simple \u2018desktop\u2019 methods , deploy noninvasive condition assessment technologies to reveal potential trouble spots , then move to more costly and invasive methods to confirm the pipe condition and decide what to do about it . \u201d\nechologics has a long history of developing award winning acoustic technologies for leak detection on buried water pipelines . echologics worked with the national research council of canada to develop a correlator that can find leaks accurately on plastic pipe materials . since developing our first technology , our flagship product line called the leakfinder \u2122 correlator has been proven to work on virtually any pipe material and has won numerous head - to - head challenges vs competing products . echologics\u2019 r & d team works closely with utility technicians and echologics ' field team to design and develop products that are easy to use . we also offer leak detection training so that a utility can quickly learn how to use the technology and be in the field searching for leaks .\nontario congratulates echologics for establishing a research and training facility in walkerton , ontario ,\nsaid reza moridi , ontario ' s minister of research and innovation .\nontario ' s water sector continues to be a priority for the province , and by establishing this site , echologics demonstrates that it shares our commitment to protecting the water supply for generations .\none company , echologics engineering , specializes in the deployment of acoustic - based leak detection equipment , including correlators and listening devices , which locate leaks without breaking ground . over a ten year period , echologics says it can reduce the carbon footprint of water leakage worldwide by as much as 2 . 04 megatons co2eq ( assuming certain flow rates and number of leaks ) .\nechologics ' core technology uses a proprietary acoustic - based leak detection system to assess the structural condition of selected water pipes , which is especially helpful as north america confronts the challenges of repairing or replacing its aging water infrastructure . the technology was developed jointly with the national research council of canada . echologics will help new orleans prioritize water pipes that require rehabilitation or replacement .\nas a leading provider of acoustic - based technologies for water loss management , leak detection and pipe condition assessment , echologics is dedicated to helping water utilities reduce water loss . . . .\nfrom left , echologics senior field specialist frank hobbs ; sewerage and water board of new orleans chief of networks rudy august ; and board senior engineer steve bass . ( photography by sean gardner )\nthe company had impressed members of the board during a four - day pilot program in which echologics technicians located water main leaks that totaled 75 , 000 to 100 , 000 gallons per day .\nechologics provides high - quality and actionable information about buried water pipeline infrastructure , helping to optimize capital investments and rehabilitation programs . by understanding the actual condition of buried infrastructure , water providers can :\ntoronto - based echologics has officially opened its innovation site , a replication of a municipal water system featuring over 2 , 000 ft of underground water pipe adjacent to the walkerton clean water centre .\ndo you know where your water is going ? watch as echologics demonstrates its completely non - invasive and acoustic - based leak detection and pipe condition assessment technology for d . c . water .\nthird party sites our website may contain links to other third - party sites . when you click on one of these links you are visiting a website operated by someone other than echologics , and the operator of that website may have a different privacy policy . echologics is not responsible for their individual privacy practices . we encourage you to investigate the privacy policies of these third - party operators .\nleak noise correlation system utilizing an advanced noise processing algorithm to optimize leak detection on non - metallic and large diameter watermains . echologics offers utilities with leading - edge leak detection equipment , including the echoshore\nechologics uses a proprietary acoustic - \u00ad\u2010based leak detection and monitoring system that analyzes sound properties within water transmission mains . its system will alert a water utility of the presence and location of a leak .\nthe water utility initially purchased echologics\u2019 acoustic correlator , which helped it locate leaks in various types of pipes . a few years later , echologics introduced epulse\u00ae condition assessment , an acoustic technology that determines a pipe\u2019s average minimum remaining wall thickness and alerts users to leaks that exist in the tested length of pipe . lvvwd was quick to put the epulse condition assessment technology to use on the las vegas strip .\n- contact you about the site ; - notify you about important changes to the site ; - evaluate products or services echologics could offer to you ; - monitor or improve use of the site ; - compare and otherwise use data entered by users for any purpose including consulting , research and marketing ; - customize any advertising and content you see on the site ; - provide special offers to you from echologics and / or its affiliates ; and - send you promotional material on behalf of echologics and / or its affiliates . we do not sell personal information about you to unrelated companies for their independent use .\nimagine being notified immediately about a problem main . the echoshore system from echologics will call , text or email you promptly after detecting a leak . 24 / 7 monitoring and notification is desig . . .\nthe pilot study conducted with echologics focused on 32 cast iron pipeline segments at varying lengths , with an average of 200 ft each , all of which were already scheduled for replacement based on previous decay model predictions . echologics was tasked with providing the remaining wall thickness using its acoustic - based technology , while the wssc would be interpreting the pipe\u2019s remaining life . at the request of the wssc , echologics also custom - engineered a scoring system that relates the pipe\u2019s current progress from new pipe condition ( 1 . 0 ) to reaching its failure thickness ( 5 . 0 ) to conform to wssc\u2019s scoring system for all assets .\nadditional topics include acoustic leak detection , where echologics and severn trent water will highlight the successes of several counties in england using the leakfinderst\u2122 correlator and how it has helped the counties improve the efficiency and accuracy of identifying leaks across all piping materials including plastic . co - developed by echologics and severn trent water with the help of loughborough university , leakfinderst is a commercial noise correlator that saves time and energy when detecting leaks .\nup to 15 % of canada\u2019s water supply is lost due to aging infrastructure . mississauga - based , @ echologics is working with local cities to identify water loss and prevent it . # leadingcleantech # innovation # cleantech urltoken\nechologics core business has been built on technology aimed at reducing water losses \u2013 specifically real losses . we have now added services specifically aimed at helping you build and justify a business case for long term nrw reduction programs .\nechologics and severn trent water were recent recipients of the most innovative new technology of the year award and the overall outstanding innovation 2014 award at the water industry achievement awards hosted by wet news and water & wastewater treatment .\ntoday\u2019s announcement that echologics is partnering with the water center of excellence and the las vegas valley water district to increase the water efficiency of the las vegas strip is an exciting step forward for nevada\u2019s efforts to lead in water innovation and solutions ,\nsaid steve hill , director of the governor\u2019s office of economic development .\nechologics is a cutting - \u00ad\u2010edge company that will be a significant addition to what nevada brings to global water technology .\nechologics , a developer and leading provider of acoustic - based technologies for water loss management , leak detection and pipe condition assessment , secured a three - year master services agreement with united water . the agreement enables any operating division of united water to readily utilize echologics leak detection and condition assessment services . united water is one of the nation ? s leading water and wastewater utilities , supplying services to approximately 7 million people in the continental united states .\nthe publication of the m77 manual and the standardization of best practices sends a strong signal to the industry that advanced condition assessment and leak detection technologies have officially \u201carrived\u201d\u2014but this achievement didn\u2019t happen overnight , according to echologics ceo marc bracken .\nfounded in 2003 as a result of joint research with the national research council of canada , echologics pioneered the development of advanced acoustic technologies , products and services that enable non - invasive diagnostics of water utility pipeline infrastructure , including leak detection , pipe condition assessment and water loss management . echologics has enabled municipalities , water utilities and industrial businesses across north america , europe , middle east , asia and australia to boost water infrastructure efficiency , reduce costs and prioritize capital spending .\nin collaboration with simpson\u2013gumpertz & heger ( sgh ) , echologics is performing acoustic testing and risk analysis on several miles of a critical 60 - inch pccp transmission main in new jersey . echologics will identify any leaks along the main , and evaluate the pipe wall stiffness along the main . sgh will perform a structural evaluation of each pipe diameter and class , provide a comparison of echologics stiffness results , and make recommendations to identify locations where any additional inspections should be focused . during the second phase , pipe sections with distress will undergo further external inspection to evaluate the condition of the pipe and the aggressiveness of the environment , evaluate the results of non - destructive testing , and confirm the actual pipe design properties .\nthe company has recently completed projects in multiple municipalities in north america , europe , south africa , singapore , and australia . it just deployed its technology in new orleans , where the echologics uncovered leaks that were causing losses of up to 100 , 000 gallons of water per day . echologics did the same for united water in new jersey , where its technology detected leaks of 10 , 000 gallons a day at a pipeline \u2014 all without having to break ground or impact service .\nthe research and development center , which is located in walkerton , ontario , canada , will allow echologics\u2019 engineers to test new solutions , showcase capabilities for visiting water utilities and other customers , and provide operators with hands - on training experiences .\nechologics has deployed its system with multiple utilities , including a two - year project to help the hard - pressed sewerage & water board of new orleans detect leaks and assess the condition of water mains . on the drier side , it\u2019s working with the las vegas valley water department on a one - year contract that could grow to five years , based on a 2011 pilot that showed echologics could monitor the cement - and - mortar pipes that run under the las vegas strip .\nall told , the echologics team assessed the condition of 12 , 403 ft of 6 - to 12 - in . pipe , most of which was pit - cast or spin - cast iron , as well as one segment of steel pipe .\nthe research and development center , which is located in walkerton , ontario , canada , will allow echologics ' engineers to test new solutions , showcase capabilities for visiting water utilities and other customers , and provide operators with hands - on training experiences .\nan affiliate of mueller co . , echologics is a leading developer and provider of smart water technologies , including acoustic - based technologies for leak detection , pipe condition assessment and water loss management , which allow water utilities to intelligently manage their assets .\nan affiliate of mueller co . , echologics is a leading developer and provider of smart water technologies , including acoustic - based technologies for leak detection , pipe condition assessment and water loss management , which allow water utilities to intelligently manage their assets .\natlanta , oct 11 , 2011 ( globenewswire via comtex ) \u2014 echologics , a developer and leading provider of acoustic - based technologies for water loss management , leak detection , and pipe condition assessment , secured a 3 - year master services agreement with united water . the agreement enables any operating division of united water to readily utilize echologics leak detection and condition assessment services . united water is one of the nation\u2019s leading water and wastewater utilities , supplying services to approximately seven million people in the continental united states .\natlanta , sept . 18 , 2015 ( globe newswire ) - - echologics has opened a new innovation site dedicated to testing \u201csmart\u201d solutions for leak detection and pipe condition assessment , representing a significant commitment to addressing the growing challenge of aging water main infrastructure .\nwater isn ' t just water . it is dwindling and wasting . but how can you save it if you can ' t find it ? the city of new orleans is making the smart move\u00ae by using echologics ' acoustic technology for lea . . .\nthis requires both an economic evaluation of the programs , establishing the economic leakage levels ( ell ) , and setting both your short - term ell and long - term ell targets . echologics has several ell models to establish the best programs for reducing real losses .\nechologics is an affiliate of mueller co . and part of the mueller water products , inc . ( nyse : mwa ) group of companies . singapore pub is the national water agency responsible for the collection , production , distribution and reclamation of water in singapore .\natlanta , oct . 11 , 2011 ( globe newswire ) - - echologics , a developer and leading provider of acoustic - based technologies for water loss management , leak detection , and pipe condition assessment , secured a 3 - year master services agreement with united water . the agreement enables any operating division of united water to readily utilize echologics leak detection and condition assessment services . united water is one of the nation ' s leading water and wastewater utilities , supplying services to approximately seven million people in the continental united states .\nin 2011 the wssc was introduced to acoustic - based technologies from echologics that could non - invasively detect leaks and inspect pipe conditions . a non - intrusive , non - disruptive technology , echologics\u2019 epulse\u00ae assesses water mains through the use of acoustic sensors . it collects data that , when averaged , indicates minimum wall thickness of pipe segments and checks for leaks throughout the water distribution system . to determine the viability of the condition assessment technology , the wssc decided to launch a pilot study of pipe sections it had already earmarked for replacement .\ncurrently new jersey american water employs acoustic - based testing for its cast iron pipes , and recently performed a first pilot of transite ( asbestos cement , or ac ) pipe testing in its coastal north section district . similar to the cast iron validation testing , coupons will be taken to verify echologics results . the technology has performed well with ac pipelines in other cities , according to john marciszewski , director of business development for echologics , and its results have matched up with the results of phenolphthalein dye tests that reveal remaining structural thickness .\ntypically , long - term strategies are established for a period between 3 to 10 years . echologics can tailor the development of long - term nrw reduction strategies to meet your financial and technical needs , and provide you with the required business case to justify the programs .\natlanta , sept . 18 , 2015 ( globe newswire ) - - echologics has opened a new innovation site dedicated to testing\nsmart\nsolutions for leak detection and pipe condition assessment , representing a significant commitment to addressing the growing challenge of aging water main infrastructure .\nan additional offering from echologics in the identification and quantification of leakage is district metered area ( dma ) . a dma is a segregated zone of a distribution network where all water supplied is measured through a single or multiple feeds , and where the flow rate is monitored and recorded during the minimum night flow period to assess the level of potential leakage within the zone . the presence and magnitude of leakage can be measured , resulting savings , and following leak repairs , confirmed . echologics offers both temporary and permanent dma design and implementation services .\nsiww is open for business . want to learn more about acoustic leak detection , flow control , pipeline condition assessment , pressure management ? come and visit the team on stand l1 - p10 @ mueller @ pratt @ singer @ echologics # siww2018 @ wcs _ 2018 # wcssg2018 urltoken\natlanta , april 18 , 2012 ( globe newswire ) - - echologics , a division of mueller co . and a developer and leading provider of acoustic - based technologies for water loss management , leak detection , and pipe condition assessment , has secured a service agreement with the city of tampa water department . according to the agreement , echologics will provide the department , which treats and delivers drinking water throughout the tampa bay area , with transmission main leak detection for approximately 7 . 5 miles of pipe in its water system that is comprised primarily of cast iron .\nechologics is a business affiliate of mueller water products ( nyse : mwa ) , a leading manufacturer and marketer of products used for the management of water networks . founded in 1857 with annual sales exceeding $ 1 billion , mueller water products offers a broad range and service portfolio that includes engineered valves , fire hydrants , and the broadest product line of residential water and gas metering products and systems . backed by nearly 5 , 000 mueller employees , echologics is capable of providing leak detection , pipe condition assessment , and water loss management products and services anywhere in the world .\nechologics issues regular newsletters to inform and educate or partners and utilities about how our acoustic technology is being applied around the world to help solve issues associated with aging pipeline . this section allows you to read the current as well as previous issues and sign - up to receive future newsletters .\nfor a full analysis of existing pipeline condition , echologics also offers a hydraulic condition assessment utilizing flow and pressure testing to establish the hydraulic condition of watermains . the information provided can be utilized to prioritize the type and level of watermain rehabilitation work required and maximize the use of capital improvement budgets .\natlanta , may 8 , 2014 ( globe newswire ) - - echologics , a provider of pipe condition assessment and leak detection solutions , has been awarded a 12 - month contract with the singapore public utilities board (\nsingapore pub\n) to survey 100km of critical transmission mains for leaks .\nduring a pilot project , echologics located water main leaks that were causing between 75 , 000 and 100 , 000 gallons per day ( 300 , 000 - 400 , 000 liters per day ) of water loss . this water loss is equivalent to filling one olympic swimming pool every six days .\n\u201cthe m77 pipeline condition assessment manual is a landmark achievement for helping utilities seeking to learn about condition assessment and leak detection , \u201d says marc bracken , vice president & general manager for mueller water products and founder of echologics , the leading brand of pipeline condition assessment and leak detection products and technologies .\nprioritizing water main renewal and replacement plans and allocating capital renewal budgets are of primary concern with many water utility managers . desktop pipeline condition assessment models often lack calibration and high end pipeline assessment technologies are expensive and invasive . echologics helps bridge the gap between desktop studies and invasive pipe integrity testing providing epulse\nthe new solution uses echologics sensors and sound technology from mueller water products and marries them to at & t\u2019s lte wireless network . the sensor nets detect water pressure , temperature , leaks and then ibm\u2019s water management center aggregates the data and combines it all to generate a comprehensive view of the system\u2019s performance .\nthis method provides a single average remaining structural thickness for each segment of main tested . because asbestos cement degrades uniformly along its length , and is not generally subjected to pitting or sectionalized corrosion like metallic pipes , this allows echologics to calculate an accurate average of the structural integrity for a given tested section .\n\u201cwhen municipalities have data that supports their asset management plans and optimizes maintenance schedules , they can identify priorities and prevent catastrophes , \u201d says marc bracken , echologics\u2019 vice president and general manager . \u201cwith this flexible site , we can push or advance our existing technologies further and test and demonstrate our new ideas . \u201d\n\u201cthe awwa m77 condition assessment of water mains manual is a landmark achievement for helping utilities seeking to learn about condition assessment and leak detection , \u201d says marc bracken , vice president & general manager for mueller water products and founder of echologics , the leading brand of pipeline condition assessment and leak detection products and technologies .\n\u201ci have to commend the american water works association , because they have a very well - defined process and standard of practice for producing and publishing these industry manuals , \u201d says dave johnston , echologics director technical services , also one of the co - authors of the m77 chapters on condition assessment and leak detection .\nbecause so much water is constantly moving through the system , it is imperative that the utility\u2019s pipe remains in working order . to that end , lvvwd has been proactive in researching , trialing and implementing advanced technology , including several solutions from echologics , to help the utility learn as much as possible about its pipes .\nthrough mueller co . , echologics has acess to the technology to investigate and monitor your system for pressure fluctuations , surges and transients to design and implement an advanced pressure management program that provide immediate benefits in reducing the occurrence of watermain breaks savings costs related to reactive leak repairs and by extending the life of your infrastructure .\natlanta , may 2 , 2014 ( globe newswire ) - - innovation in technology to improve water infrastructure is the subject of a one - day event hosted by echologics and severn trent water . the event will take place on thursday , may 8 , 2014 , at the severn trent centre in coventry , united kingdom .\n\u201cthis r & d center will help us rapidly advance new technologies and demonstrate solutions that give our customers access to the data they need to make educated and cost - effective decisions about their water networks , including asset management plans and infrastructure replacement investments , \u201d said marc bracken , vice president and general manager of echologics .\n\u201cunited water recognizes the value of accurate and non - invasive leak detection , \u201d said marc bracken , vice president and general manager for echologics . \u201cbecause our leak detection and pipe condition assessment processes do not interrupt service or require excavation , united water should realize operational benefits and improved overall efficiency in its water systems . \u201d\nechologics team members are friendly , energetic , hard - working \u2013 and always looking for new ways to help our clients . our scientists , engineers and technicians work closely with partners and clients to develop next - generation technologies and innovative solutions that help utilities and operators to extend the life of their pipelines and reduce water loss .\nthis r & d center will help us rapidly advance new technologies and demonstrate solutions that give our customers access to the data they need to make educated and cost - effective decisions about their water networks , including asset management plans and infrastructure replacement investments ,\nsaid marc bracken , vice president and general manager of echologics .\nonce the acoustic data is captured , echologics\u2019 engineers use patented algorithms to convert the data into a measure of the average minimum remaining wall thickness of the inspected pipe segment . for metallic and asbestos cement pipe , the calculated wall thickness measurement is compared to the original thickness of the pipe to determine the average percentage of wall loss .\nechologics engineering is one of the many revolutionary upstarts who are finding that greening the \u201cwhite space\u201d in markets is not only socially responsible , it\u2019s smart business . with continued investment and innovation , the private sector will continue to unlock the tremendous potential inherent in reducing our carbon emissions , making our society more efficient and growing our economy .\nunited water recognizes the value of accurate and non - invasive leak detection ,\nsaid marc bracken , vice president and general manager for echologics .\nbecause our leak detection and pipe condition assessment processes do not interrupt service or require excavation , united water should realize operational benefits and improved overall efficiency in its water systems .\nthe new orleans contract provides three echologics engineers which are available 24 hours a day . when a leak is suspected , the operators place two acoustic sensors on both ends of the suspected location . typically , the sensors are placed 300 to 1 , 500 feet apart on distribution mains , and 2 , 400 feet apart on transmission mains .\nthe echologics report revealed that much of the pipe tested in newark was found to have too much structural degradation to be suitable for non - structural lining . this was not what coleman hoped would be found , but he said he was glad to know for certain what was going on in the city\u2019s pipes rather than relying on guesswork .\nthe site will also serve as a training and certification facility for engineers and field staff from echologics and other mueller water products\u2019 affiliates , as well as business partners and utilities . the site is designed to enable field teams and operators to gain considerable experience with field assets , leak detection scenarios and pipeline condition assessment technologies under controlled conditions .\natlanta , feb 1 , 2011 ( globenewswire via comtex ) - - the city of new orleans has selected echologics engineering inc . , a leader in water infrastructure diagnostic technologies , to oversee its water loss management and water pipe integrity assessment initiative . this initiative includes leak detection , pipe condition assessment , and water meter calibration and maintenance .\nin late 2010 , the board issued a new tender for a one - year pipe condition assessment contract , renewable for a second year . it selected echologics engineering , a subsidiary of mueller water products . the company\u2019s core technology is a proprietary acoustic - based leak detection system used to pinpoint leaks and assess the structural integrity of selected waterlines .\n\u201cwe initially developed the product to sense the subtle sounds associated with leaks in plastic pipes , something that had evaded other technologies , \u201d says marc bracken , vice president and general manager of echologics . \u201cthe level of processing of the data we collect is also very sophisticated , so we can also detect leaks under backpressure from surrounding groundwater . \u201d\nthe site will also serve as a training and certification facility for engineers and field staff from echologics and other mueller water products ' affiliates , as well as business partners and utilities . the site is designed to enable field teams and operators to gain considerable experience with field assets , leak detection scenarios and pipeline condition assessment technologies under controlled conditions .\nwhen determining which pipe condition assessment technology to use , stakeholders need to consider a number of factors , including cost , convenience and accuracy . in clarksville , tenn . , a combination of all these factors led officials to choose epulse\u00ae acoustic pipe assessment technology by echologics over more expensive , more invasive alternatives when they encountered corrosion in a troublesome pipeline .\nto inspect several miles of a large diameter transmission main network ranging in size from 18 to 72 - inches in diameter . the echologics technology has proven its ease of use and accuracy by locating leaks that competing technologies could not . in only 30 days , the water company found numerous leaks totaling over 5 . 5ml / day of lost water .\nconsulting engineers retained by the edina engineering department used echologics epulse\u00ae condition assessment technology to determine the structural integrity of edina\u2019s 8 - inch and 10 - inch ductile iron or cast - iron water mains . nondestructive and nonintrusive , the acoustic - based epulse technology enables utilities to assess the condition of water mains without taking mission - critical pipelines out of service .\nin fact , the echologics analysis revealed some information about some of newark\u2019s pipes that surprised even coleman . \u201cin one neighborhood , we inspected two streets that we thought were built in one direction , but it appears that they were built in the other direction , with two different batches of pipe , \u201d he said . \u201con wilson road , over 60 % of the wall thickness had been lost ; the first pipe segment on sypherd drive was also about 60 % . but then the next two pipe segments in sypherd were had no measurable loss , so they must have changed from an unlined pipe to a lined pipe mid - block , and we were able to capture that with the echologics report . \u201d\nnason went back to the drawing board to concoct a new way to address the problem . at a recent conference of the alaska water wastewater management association , he attended a presentation given by echologics , which demonstrated its epulse\u00ae technology . epulse condition assessment is a noninvasive acoustic technique that assesses pipe condition , detects leaks and estimates the pipe\u2019s remaining service life .\nundetected leaks such as the one that was non - invasively located by echologics are a significant challenge facing water utilities . while the obvious symptoms of leaks include visible puddles , overall pressure drops , main breaks and what might appear to be sudden rises in water usage or flow rates , the average transmission main leak goes undetected for more than 20 years .\n\u201cwhat attracted me was that it was going to tell us the limits of our corrosion\u2014it would get me locked down to a footage , and the cost to do the testing was a budget that we could afford , \u201d goodwin said . \u201call the other technologies were in excess of hundreds of thousands of dollars . so we worked up a contract with echologics . \u201d\nnew jersey american water periodically verifies its acoustic testing results by also sending out metallurgical samples for testing . during the pilot project in 2014 , the utility had wanted to verify that the areas epulse identified as structurally deficient were indeed such . the physical pipe samples proved to align with the data collected by echologics , and the utility continues to find similar results today .\nburns & mcdonnell recommended echologics\u2019 epulse condition assessment technology , a non - invasive solution that determines a pipe\u2019s condition and detects system leaks using acoustic sound waves induced in the pipeline . it uses information about the pipe material , when the pipe was installed , the diameter of the pipe and the original wall thickness to help determine the condition of the pipe\u2014poor , moderate or good .\nthe agreement between united water and echologics is the result of a successful transmission main leak detection pilot project , completed in fall 2010 . the pilot included testing of approximately 5 miles of water mains , including large diameter reinforced concrete pipe , pre - stressed cylinder concrete and cast - iron pipe for united water new jersey ( uwnj ) , a subsidiary of united water . during the survey , echologics non - invasively located a major leak on a river crossing , which was discovered on a 42 - inch cip water main , with an estimated loss of 100 , 000 gallons per day , and was isolated without breaking ground or disrupting service . as a result of the survey , uwnj was able to quickly repair the leak , avoiding potential catastrophic failure .\nhighly trained and certified echologics field engineers provide the service using an advanced acoustic leak correlator to survey the transmission main for leaks . the technology uses advanced signal processing and acoustic sensor design that can locate \u201cquiet leaks\u201d and filter out background noise commonly experienced on large diameter pipeline assets . these unique features enable the technology to be extremely accurate and locate leaks that other correlators cannot locate .\nthe agreement between united water and echologics is the result of a successful transmission main leak detection pilot project , completed in the fall of 2010 . the pilot included testing of approximately five miles of water mains , including large diameter reinforced concrete pipe , pre - stressed cylinder concrete , and cast - iron pipe for united water new jersey ( uwnj ) , a subsidiary of united water . during the survey , echologics non - invasively located a major leak on a river crossing , which was discovered on a 42\u2033 inch cip water main , with an estimated loss of 100 , 000 gallons per day , and was isolated without breaking ground or disrupting service . as a result of the survey , uwnj was able to quickly repair the leak , avoiding potential catastrophic failure .\nhowever , lining is not always the best solution for certain pipeline problems , so it is crucial for municipalities to learn as much as they can about the condition of their pipes before embarking on a rehabilitation program . echologics\u2019 epulse\u00ae acoustic condition assessment technology is one tool that can be used to determine the proper course of action , as officials in newark , del . , can attest .\nthe agreement between united water and echologics is the result of a successful transmission main leak detection pilot project , completed in the fall of 2010 . the pilot included testing of approximately five miles of water mains , including large diameter reinforced concrete pipe , pre - stressed cylinder concrete , and cast - iron pipe for united water new jersey ( uwnj ) , a subsidiary of united water . during the survey , echologics non - invasively located a major leak on a river crossing , which was discovered on a 42\ninch cip water main , with an estimated loss of 100 , 000 gallons per day , and was isolated without breaking ground or disrupting service . as a result of the survey , uwnj was able to quickly repair the leak , avoiding potential catastrophic failure .\nwhat happened is that we removed the accumulated tuberculation that was essentially holding it together and ensuring pipe integrity ,\nsaid engineering manager michael wolan of new jersey american water .\nbut the real problem was automatically assuming that a rehabilitated pipe was structurally sound . we needed hard data about the true condition of our pipes \u2014 and that ' s when we began investigating new technology solutions from echologics\nimagine being notified immediately about a problem main . the echoshore system from echologics will call , text or email you promptly after detecting a leak . 24 / 7 monitoring and notification is designed to cut your response time to help mitigate catastrophic failure . the echoshore\u2122 system is based on proven leakfinderrt\u2122 technology , which has been used by echologics to survey thousands of miles of mains , successfully locating hundreds of leaks . the echoshore\u2122 system leverages components of the next generation leakfinderrt\u2122 creating a network that continuously monitors critical water transmission mains and alerts utilities of leaks before they result in catastrophic main breaks . the echoshore\u2122 system collects data and uploads it to a secure server . the data is then analyzed to determine the location of the leak and an alert is sent to the operator . just like that ! show less"]}
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( netherlands ) .\nyou are now leaving biogen australia\u2019s corporate website to a third party site that manages links to product information and consumer medicine information , on biogen\u2019s behalf .\nthe acquisition supports biogen ' s goal to develop multiple sclerosis products , biogen said , news sources report . financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed .\nthese terms and conditions of use describe the terms and conditions applicable to your use of biogen inc . \u2019s ( \u201cbiogen\u201d ) website . find out more .\nhave similar therapies in development that could eat into biogen ' s market share . will biogen sew up the hemophilia b market only to watch it quickly unravel ?\nlearn how biogen , sobi and the wfh are impacting hemophilia around the globe .\nthese terms and conditions of use describe the terms and conditions applicable to your use of biogen idec ltd . \u2019s ( \u201cbiogen\u201d ) website . find out more .\nbiogen will spin off its hemophilia drug business as a separate company early next year .\nthe study is funded by biogen . dr sandrock is an employee of biogen . disclosures for the coauthors are in the paper . dr hendrix has disclosed no relevant financial relationships .\nas a wellness company deeply committed to helping south africans become more active and healthy , biogen have forged a partnership with avianto trails to form the biogen sports park @ avianto .\nidec to merge with biogen in $ 6 . 8 billion deal - the new york times\nat biogen , our mission is clear : we are pioneers in neuroscience . biogen discovers , develops , and delivers worldwide innovative therapies for people living with serious neurological and neurodegenerative diseases .\nskyland analytics appoints james c . mullen , former biogen and patheon ceo , to advisory board\nour target price for biogen ( consolidated ) is $ 338 . 50 per share . this reflects biogen\u2019s robust ms drug portfolio , impending spin - off and initiatives to diversify into new disease areas . this suggests about 20 % upside from biogen\u2019s current stock price of $ 283 . our fair value for bioverativ is $ 6 . 1 billion ( or $ 27 . 75 per biogen share ) . our valuation for core biogen ( biogen without bioverativ ) is $ 61 billion ( or $ 278 . 25 per biogen share ) . the record date for the spin - off is january 17 th . the spin ratio if 1 : 2 , implying each biogen shareholder will receive 1 share of bioverativ shares for every 2 shares of biib .\ntennille discusses her role in supporting patients living with devastating neurological diseases who are taking biogen medicines .\nbiogen is committed to working with advocacy and patient organizations as they serve the communities they represent .\nofficial twitter channel for biogen . focused on cutting - edge science and medicine . community guidelines :\nkarol discusses how biogen is using human genetics to identify targets for new drugs . karol\u2019s work in alzheimer\u2019s disease is an example of how biogen is working to develop therapies that could address unmet need .\nin all , the restructuring process will cost biogen up to $ 95 million in the fourth quarter .\nyou are now leaving biogen\u2019s corporate website . we encourage you to read and evaluate terms of use , privacy , security and other similar policies of the destination site as they may differ from biogen\u2019s standards .\nbiogen and eisai announced positive topline results from their phase ii clinical trial of ban2401 in alzheimer\u2019s disease .\nbiogen signed an exclusive option deal with tokyo - based tms for tms - 007 and backup compounds .\nyou are now leaving biogen canada\u2019s website . we encourage you to read and evaluate terms of use , privacy , security and other similar policies of the destination site as they may differ from biogen\u2019s standards .\nadam feneley , managing director , biogen , commented : \u201c\u00adthe acquisition is another exciting milestone in biogen\u2019s history which further enhances the company\u2019s reputation as the number one food waste to renewable energy company in the uk . the investment is excellent news for biogen and marks the next stage of growth for the business . \u201d\nunder the terms of the deal , each biogen share will be exchanged for 1 . 15 shares of idec . based on friday ' s closing prices , there was no premium being paid to biogen shareholders .\nswedish partners just how much biogen idec stands to keep from alprolix sales is still an unknown . when biogen acquired the therapy , it also inherited a complicated collaboration agreement with swedish orphan biovitrum , or sobi .\nyou are now leaving biogen australia\u2019s corporate website . we encourage you to read and evaluate terms of use , privacy , security and other similar policies of the destination site as they may differ from biogen\u2019s standards .\nbut with all of this good news , biogen stock is trading at nearly the same level as it did at the beginning of 2017 . do biogen shareholders have something to worry about ? i think so .\n' ' where we were going with biogen was to build things that idec already had and where idec was going was to build things that biogen already had , ' ' mr . mullen said in an interview .\nnonetheless , biogen investors in particular will want to keep a close eye on this market and its potential .\nbiogen develops , manufactures and markets innovative therapies for patients living with serious neurological , autoimmune and hematologic disorders .\nat biogen , we are dedicated to making an impact on local communities , scientific education and the environment .\nbiogen develops , manufactures and markets innovative therapies for patients living with serious neurological , autoimmune and rare diseases .\nyou are now leaving biogen international ' s website . we encourage you to read and evaluate terms of use , privacy , security and other similar policies of the destination site as they may differ from biogen\u2019s standards .\nbiogen shares rose $ 24 . 31 , or 9 . 4 percent , to $ 284 . 18 .\nyou are now leaving biogen idec ltd ' s website . we encourage you to read and evaluate terms of use , privacy , security and other similar policies of the destination site as they may differ from biogen\u2019s standards .\nbiogen also discontinued a number of programs , including the phase 3 program for tecfidera , a multiple sclerosis drug .\nbiogen ' s alprolix is now the most convenient hemophilia b treatment available , but competition is on the way .\nat biogen , we are committed to improving the lives of patients living with serious illnesses and pursuing new treatments .\nbiogen idec has moved to beef up its pipeline by acquiring syntonix pharmaceuticals for $ 40 million down and up to $ 80 million in milestone payments . biogen idec says it will maintain syntonix ' s 25 , 000 - square - foot facility in waltham , ma . biogen gains a lead product for hemophilia b and technology for developing inhalable treatments .\n) - - may 31 , 2006 - - biogen idec ( nasdaq : biib ) and fumapharm ag , a privately held pharmaceutical company , today announced that they have signed a definitive agreement for the acquisition of fumapharm by biogen idec .\nat biogen , we develop , market and manufacture therapies for people living with serious neurological , autoimmune and rare diseases .\nfind biogen\u2019s current and historical stock information . view our upcoming events and latest webcasts . find financial statements and reports .\nidec shareholders will own 50 . 5 percent of the combined company , which will be based in biogen ' s hometown , cambridge . james c . mullen , chairman and chief executive of biogen , will be chief executive of biogen idec , while dr . rastetter of idec will be executive chairman . the board will be split evenly between the two companies .\nsobi has the option to pay for final development and commercialization activities in europe and nearby regions , then pay a double - digit royalty to biogen on those sales . sobi would also pay biogen for a share of past development costs in the region . in return , sobi would receive double - digit royalties from biogen on sales outside of sobi ' s territory .\non biogen ' s annual day of service , our employees give back to the communities in which we live and work .\nscientific discovery is our core . at biogen , we relentlessly pursue new therapies for diseases with few or no treatment options .\nstocks to watch : boeing , apple , u . s . steel , mcdonald\u2019s , microsemi , nordstrom , gap , biogen\nanaerobic digestion company , biogen , has been purchased for an undisclosed sum from joint venture shareholders bedfordia group and kier group .\nbiogen has a great thing going with spinraza , but there are big questions for its multiple sclerosis franchise and pipeline prospects .\nat biogen , our mission is clear : we are pioneers in neuroscience . since our founding in 1978 as one of the world\u2019s first global biotechnology companies , biogen has led innovative scientific research with the goal over the last decade to defeat devastating neurological diseases .\nbiogen contributes to the communities where we live . we are committed to our employees , diversity and inclusion , and environmental sustainability .\nkrasner , jeffrey ,\nbiogen , idec complete merger ,\nboston globe , november 13 , 2003 , p . b3 .\nthird party sites biogen assumes no responsibility nor does it control , endorse or guarantee any aspect of your use of any third party sites with the exception that the third party site posts copies of the approved product information and consumer medicine information for biogen products .\nat biogen , we work with healthcare professionals to ensure the therapies we create can reach those that need them . read more .\nto learn more about biogen ' s executive leadership based in cambridge , ma , usa , click here for our corporate website .\none factor that could change biogen ' s valuation are the results , expected this summer , of a late - stage clinical trial for its experimental drug antegren , for crohn ' s disease , a bowel inflammation . antegren could be biogen ' s next product .\nthird party sites biogen assumes no responsibility nor does it control , endorse or guarantee any aspect of your use of any third party sites . additionally , the presence of this link does not imply the third party site ' s endorsement of biogen or this website .\nbiogen is expecting data this year on a closely watched medicine known as anti - lingo that could become the first to restore nerve damage caused by multiple sclerosis . based on the phase ii data , biogen will decide whether to proceed to a pivotal registration trial .\nexplore the latest biogen news and information including all current and archived press releases . you can also sign up to receive email alerts .\nat biogen , we discover , develop , manufacture and commercialize innovative therapies for people living with serious neurological , autoimmune and rare diseases .\nbiogen is one of the world\u2019s leading biotechnology companies , with a focus on developing therapies for serious neurological , autoimmune and rare diseases .\nturnaround trio : marketing boss tony kingsley , research chief doug williams , and ceo george scangos have made biogen idec a favorite of investors .\nthe biotech sector has been slammed this year on concerns about price gouging . biogen shares are down 21 % year - to - date .\nbiogen announced it will host a live webcast providing an overview of its efforts targeting acute ischemic stroke on thursday , june 28 , 2018 .\ngilmore o\u2019neill , formerly biogen\u2019s senior vice president , late - stage clinical development , jumped ship and will be sarepta therapeutics\u2019 chief medical officer .\nbiogen was established in 2005 by bedfordia chairman , john ibbett . ancala bioenergy ltd is an infrastructure investment vehicle managed by ancala partners llp .\nbiogen respects your skills and appreciates your contributions . work environment and technical tools available are excellent . it department is responsive to all requests .\nthe companies do have somewhat complementary products . idec has specialized in cancer and was moving into autoimmune diseases . biogen started with drugs for autoimmune diseases and was moving into cancer . indeed , merger talks began earlier this year after biogen licensed some of its cancer drug candidates to idec .\nbiogen\u2019s introducing investors to its hemophilia spinoff - - and the company may be hoping it\u2019ll take some attention away from recent buyout buzz , too .\naccording to a press release , biogen expects to complete the majority of the layoffs by the end of 2015 , and is notifying affected employees .\nthe hemophilia drug franchise that biogen inc . plans to spin off as a separate company early next year has been given a name : bioverativ .\nplease be advised that all legitimate correspondence from a biogen employee will come from\n@ urltoken\nor \u201c @ brassring . com\u201d email accounts .\n\u201cbeing at biogen has changed me as a scientist and the way i think about asking questions that could potentially make a difference for patients . \u201d\nmuch like the periodic table of elements documents the building blocks of the universe around us , the biogen elements give shape to our company\u2019s culture .\nin 2016 , biogen spent $ 106 million on advertising , versus $ 108 . 6 million in 2015 and $ 92 . 9 million in 2014 .\neven so , scangos said last february , they \u201cstill have no strategic alignment with the rest of what we\u2019re doing . \u201d bioverativ\u2019s cox , a longtime biogen manufacturing executive , says that biogen had to make some decisions about how to allocate its capital . some $ 1 billion or more could be needed for aducanumab\u2019s phase 3 trials alone . though the hemophilia products are profitable , they were a small part of biogen and didn\u2019t really \u201cmove the needle , \u201d he says . despite rumors biogen was shopping the business , no deal ever materialized , and the bioverativ spin - out was formally announced last may .\nbiogen reported encouraging results from an early - stage study of aducanumab in the fourth quarter of 2016 . it ' s possible that the experimental drug could prove successful where others haven ' t . however , there is certainly a high level of risk associated with biogen ' s alzheimer ' s disease efforts .\nbiogen idec creates new standards of care in oncology , neurology and immunology . as a global leader in the development , manufacturing , and commercialization of novel therapies , biogen idec transforms scientific discoveries into advances in human healthcare . for product labeling , press releases and additional information about the company , please visit urltoken .\nthe pharmaceutical company merger spree has produced corporate names like glaxosmithkline and astrazeneca . now the biotechnology industry is getting its own combination nameplate - - biogen idec .\ncambridge , massachusetts - based biogen exercised its option to acquire additional shares of samsung bioepis , a joint venture with samsung biologics that was founded in 2012 .\nglobal haemoglobinopathies market to reach $ 8 . 99 billion by 2022 \u2013 leading players are gamida cell , alnylam pharmaceuticals , biogen idec , genetix pharmaceuticals and more\nexcluding special items , such as restructuring costs , biogen earned $ 4 . 50 per share , handily beating wall street expectations of $ 4 . 08 .\nbioverativ will market biogen\u2019s two hemophilia drugs , eloctate and alprolix , both approved by the food and drug administration in 2014 , and work to develop other treatments for blood disorders . it will be led by chief executive john g . cox , who has been the biogen executive vice president for pharmaceuticals operation and technology .\n\u201cto me , it\u2019s a rational split , \u201d says jonathan gertler , ceo of biotech consulting firm back bay life science advisors . biogen removed the \u201cdistraction\u201d of a hemophilia business that the company couldn\u2019t spend the time or resources trying to defend or bolster . \u201cthat\u2019s not something that\u2019s core to biogen , \u201d he says .\nbiogen acquired eloctate , which treats hemophilia a , and alprolix , which treats hemophilia b , through its $ 120 million buyout of syntonix pharmaceuticals inc . of waltham in 2007 . the two drugs had combined sales of $ 554 million last year , about 5 percent of biogen\u2019s overall revenue of $ 10 . 8 billion .\nas a leading company in the fight against multiple sclerosis , biogen is applying its expertise to help address some of most challenging and complex diseases of the brain .\nwe encourage you to read and evaluate terms of use , privacy , security and other similar policies of the destination site as they may differ from biogen\u2019s standards .\njohn cox has served in his current position since june 2010 . he joined biogen in 2003 and has held several senior executive positions with us , including senior vice president of technical operations , senior vice president of global manufacturing , and vice president of manufacturing and general manager of biogen\u2019s operations in research triangle park , north carolina .\nbiogen idec has agreed to pay convergence shareholders $ 200 million upfront . the shareholders are also eligible to receive up to $ 475 million in payments tied to milestones .\nas a global leader in biomanufacturing and serving niche markets , biogen idec is well - poised to deliver on the promise of hemophilia therapies that require less frequent dosing .\nscangos viewed biogen\u2019s hemophilia business\u2014acquired through a $ 120 million buyout of syntonix pharmaceuticals in 2007\u2014as an outlier . at a conference last february , he said he toyed with the idea of divesting the assets when he joined biogen in 2010 . but he ultimately kept them , and the deal turned out very well for biogen : syntonix yielded two fda approved drugs known as eloctate and alprolix\u2014regular infusions of which help hemophilia a and b patients avoid dangerous bleeds . the two drugs generated about $ 560 million in 2015 .\nleadership development program associate salaries at biogen can range from $ 68 , 814 - $ 75 , 102 . this estimate is based upon 1 biogen leadership development program associate salary report ( s ) provided by employees or estimated based upon statistical methods . see all leadership development program associate salaries to learn how this stacks up in the market .\nbiogen idec has said it will acquire privately - held swiss drugmaker fumapharm , adding a marketed drug for psoriasis to its portfolio and boosting its pipeline of multiple sclerosis treatments .\nfounded in 1978 , biogen is the world\u2019s oldest independent biotechnology company . patients worldwide benefit from its leading multiple sclerosis therapies , and the company generates nearly $ 5 billion in annual revenues . biogen has a strong late stage pipeline with the potential to launch new products for multiple sclerosis , amyotrophic lateral sclerosis ( als ) and hemophilia by 2015 .\nhow does a fledgling company become an industry powerhouse ? by managing itself professionally and betting on the right products . the case of biogen shows how it can be done .\nwon u . s . approval for ocrevus in march . although biogen originally developed the drug , roche licensed it and will keep the lion ' s share of profits .\nbiogen ' s hopes are pinned largely on spinraza for now . there ' s no doubt that the drug will be a big success . analysts think spinraza could reach peak annual sales of around $ 2 . 5 billion . biogen will have to pay royalties to ionis , but it will reap most of the rewards from the sma drug .\nbiogen forecast 2016 adjusted earnings of $ 18 . 30 to $ 18 . 60 per share and revenue of $ 11 . 1 billion to $ 11 . 3 billion .\nat the time , almost nobody outside biogen and its academic collaborators believed this . the prevailing thought was that the two forms of beta interferon were essentially similar and at best biogen might get f . d . a . approval only to fight a bruising marketing war with berlex for half of a relatively small market .\nwall street doubted avonex ,\nsaid jeffrey casdin , an investment banker with hambrecht & quist , who has followed biogen closely .\ni don ' t think anyone counted on its working .\nfor help in planning a competitive strategy , biogen turned to joseph nemec jr . , a senior vice president in booz - allen & hamilton ' s new york office , who had been a consultant to the company since 1985 , when he was brought in to conduct a complete strategic review for james l . vincent , biogen ' s chairman .\nbiogen , one of the largest biotechnology companies in the world , was at a crossroads in 2016 . an experimental drug for the memory - robbing scourge , alzheimer\u2019s disease , had shown signs of promise . that meant long , expensive , and risky phase 3 trials lay ahead for biogen to see if the early signals were more than a mirage .\n' ' biogen idec really becomes an incredible powerhouse , ' ' william h . rastetter , the chairman and chief executive of idec , said in a conference call with analysts .\n\u201cthis acquisition supports our goal of developing innovative therapeutic options for people living with ms ,\nsaid james mullen , biogen ' s president and chief executive , in a statement .\n) - - biogen idec ( nasdaq : biib ) and syntonix pharmaceuticals today announced that the companies have signed a definitive agreement for the acquisition of syntonix by biogen idec . syntonix , a privately held biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering and developing long - acting therapeutic products to improve treatment regimens for chronic diseases , has multiple pre - clinical programs in hemophilia .\nfrom additional data or analysis , that regulatory authorities may require additional information , further studies , or may fail to approve the drug , or that the company may encounter other unexpected hurdles . for more detailed information on the risks and uncertainties associated with biogen idec ' s drug development and other activities , see the periodic reports of biogen idec inc . filed with the securities and exchange commission . biogen idec assumes no obligation to update any forward - looking statements , whether as a result of new information , future events or otherwise .\nthe us is biogen ' s largest market , bringing in more than 60 % of total revenues . europe follows , with germany alone representing more than 5 % of revenues .\nthe successful completion of the sale will mean further growth opportunities for biogen and provide an established platform for ancala\u2019s expansion in the waste - to - energy sector , it says .\nbiogen achieved its success through the years on the strength of its multiple sclerosis ( ms ) drugs . however , the company ' s ms franchise appears to be losing steam .\nanother similarity to big pharmaceutical companies is that the big biotechnology companies themselves are looking to license products from smaller biotechnology companies to spur their growth . biogen and idec executives said they expected half the products in biogen idec ' s pipeline in 2010 would be licensed from others , and a reason for the merger was to be able to better compete for such deals .\nthe companies are currently evaluating experimental drug bg - 12 in a range of diseases , including multiple sclerosis and psoriasis . biogen licensed the worldwide rights to bg - 12 from the swiss company in 2003 . additionally , fumapharm sells psoriasis drug fumaderm in germany and biogen said it plans to take over the drug ' s manufacturing and marketing once the acquisition is final .\nneuropathic pain is also the indication of a phase ii biogen idec compound , neublastin . as of november 20 , 2014 , biogen idec was recruiting participants for a phase ii study designed to assess the efficacy of intravenous neublastin in improving pain in painful lumbar radiculopathy participants when administered three times per week for one week , according to a posting on clinicaltrials . gov .\navonex is marketed through biogen ' s direct sales force to specialist physicians and hospitals in north america , europe , and select other countries around the globe . the company also handles global marketing efforts for tysabri . genentech handles sales and marketing duties for rituxan , while marketing duties for fampyra are split with acorda ( biogen sells the drug in europe and canada ) .\nbiogen\u2019s quarterly results should help put a difficult 2015 in the rear view mirror and allow for a renewed focus on potentially important drugs the u . s . biotech company is developing .\nthe sweeping cuts follow months of scrutiny tied to biogen ' s ms franchise , perceived by analysts to be underperforming . the company is facing more and more competition in its home territory as new oral and injectable therapies hit the market , and a handful of r & d setbacks over the last year has intensified questions about biogen ' s strategy for future growth .\nhowell , donna ,\nidec pharmaceuticals scoops up biogen in the largest biotech merger since ' 01 ,\ninvestor ' s business daily , june 24 , 2003 , p . a1 .\nbioverativ was spun - off by biogen inc . ( nasdaq : biib ) in early 2017 so it could separate its global hemophilia business into an independent , publicly traded global biotechnology company .\nbiogen should be able to still grow earnings , albeit slowly , with the current ms franchise and good progress for spinraza . and if the company ' s alzheimer ' s disease program is successful , that would be a game changer . biogen investors probably should be at least somewhat worried about the challenges facing the biotech . however , there ' s no need for panic .\nbiogen idec is perfectly positioned to continue the development of bg - 12 because of its global commercial and regulatory experience and unsurpassed expertise in ms . we are proud of the work that fumapharm has accomplished in the last 20 years and are confident that biogen idec will continue our legacy of helping patients ,\nsaid dr . hans peter strebel , chairman and ceo of fumapharm .\nsmall companies with large competitors must ever seek leverage . as biogen approached the introduction of its first drug , the company found some areas of expertise were too costly or time - consuming to build internally . biogen turned to outside consultants for matters as diverse as strategic planning and systems implementation . and for one critical process , the company even tapped the expertise of large pharmaceutical companies .\nbiogen idec and fumapharm have been collaborating on a drug for multiple sclerosis and psoriasis , bg - 12 , since october 2003 . this agent has already cleared one phase iii study in psoriasis \u2013 a sector which biogen idec recently exited by selling off rights to its amevive ( alefacept ) treatment to japanese drugmaker astellas - with positive phase ii data in multiple sclerosis reported earlier this week .\nbiogen has expanded its operations through purchases of drug development firms , as well as by purchasing commercialized and development - stage drugs . in 2015 the company acquired uk - based convergence pharmaceuticals , a clinical - stage biopharmaceutical , for $ 200 . 1 million . the deal added convergence ' s cnv1014802 candidate ( for the treatment of trigeminal neuralgia and sciatica ) to biogen ' s pipeline .\non wednesday , biogen said u . s . tecfidera demand had stabilized , while sales were growing in europe , allowing for a renewed focus on the company\u2019s promising stable of drugs in development .\nso biogen had to raise money , cut expenses and build a senior management team . wall street had written off biogen , but mr . vincent ' s track record in his previous jobs gave the company a chance to have its proposals heard , said frederick frank , an investment banker with lehman brothers , who represented the company . mr . vincent ' s credibility , coupled with an innovative convertible preferred offering that allowed investors to receive a dividend that was sheltered from taxes by biogen ' s losses , allowed the company to raise $ 65 million in the tough market of 1986 .\nstill , dr . rastetter said combining product portfolios with biogen would allow idec to ' ' avoid the growing pains and fits and starts of organic growth , which is an arduous process . ' '\nbiogen is more focused than ever on the areas where we can have the greatest impact . we built our business by putting science and patients at the center of every decision and investment we make .\nfor any business , in any competitive industry , the transition from research organization to operating company is critical . james l . vincent , biogen ' s chairman , calls it\ntransforming knowledge into product .\nlike adolescence , this corporate coming of age is rarely painless or predictable ; at biogen , the challenge was heightened by a cash crisis brought on by the profligacy of its early management .\nproducts in biogen ' s pipeline include the anti - lingo program for ms , ban2401 ( in collaboration with eisai ) for alzheimer ' s disease , and stx - 100 for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis .\nkeith speights has no position in any stocks mentioned . the motley fool owns shares of and recommends biogen and ionis pharmaceuticals . the motley fool recommends bioverativ . the motley fool has a disclosure policy .\nbiogen idec is dedicated to pursuing the creativity of science . the company ' s products and development programs address a variety of key medical needs in the areas of oncology , neurology , dermatology and rheumatology .\nwith the filing of its application , which occupied 32 feet of shelf space , biogen entered a period of frenzied activity . complicating matters , the german partner that had supplied beta interferon for the clinical trials declared bankruptcy , forcing biogen to jump - start production in a pilot plant in cambridge , at a cost of $ 10 million , and requiring another level of f . d . a . approval .\ngiven that the hemophilia products offered some financial stability and growth for biogen , there was some apprehension from analysts when biogen decided to toss them aside . at the time of the spin - out , for instance , leerink partners biotech analyst geoffrey porges called it a \u201csomewhat surprising move , \u201d noting the hemophilia products were fast - growing drugs \u201cbuffering\u2026the negative headwinds\u201d facing the rest of biogen\u2019s business and the company would \u201cmore or less tread water\u201d until the aducanumab data in 2019 . rbc capital markets\u2019 micahel yee predicted \u201csome head - scratching amongst investors\u201d who \u201cwant more growth and diversification , not less . \u201d others disagree .\nbiogen is enrolling patients in two late stage trials of aducanumab , the alzheimer\u2019s disease drug that generated excitement last year with early data that demonstrated reduction in amyloid plaque in the brain and some cognitive improvement .\nbut while going outside for help with the heavy lifting , biogen ' s management also looked inside during this pivotal period . at many larger drug companies , the leading scientists have little to do with a molecule once it passes from discovery to the trial process and ultimately to market , as it ceases to be a matter of science and becomes an engineering problem and a marketing issue . not so at biogen .\nanother drug , ms treatment fampyra ( also known as ampyra ) , is sold in partnership with acorda therapeutics . biogen is also co - marketing zinbryta , another ms treatment , in the us with abbvie .\nto be sure , there were twists and turns in biogen ' s road to commercialization that could occur only in a company balanced on the leading edge of science . but the company ' s successful navigation of that journey reflects many more pragmatic disciplines : the timely addition of senior management , the willingness to make tough decisions without flinching , the balancing of internal capabilities and outsourcing and an early devotion to customer service . within seven months of its introduction , biogen ' s first drug had captured more than a 50 percent share of its target market , and biogen is now the second largest independent biotech company , behind amgen inc .\nduring this same period , biogen ' s scientists zeroed in on two drug candidates . one , which was ultimately named hirulog , was an anticoagulant , meant to be given to heart patients to prevent blood clotting . the drug was meant to replace heparin , an older drug that is inexpensive and effective but has problematic side effects , including bleeding . biogen ' s scientists believed hirulog would be both safer and more effective .\nlimited resources meant biogen chose whenever possible to use off - the - shelf software , primarily from the oracle corporation , rather than build custom applications . one exception was\nintegrated customer , ' ' a custom database combining commercial third - party data with biogen ' s own sales figures .\nthat was very important for them , to get a picture of how the market was responding ,\nmr . kenneally said .\nby design , biogen under scangos amassed a risky , neuroscience - focused pipeline including a group of experimental alzheimer\u2019s drugs in mid - and - late stage testing . under his watch , biogen has restructured and cut a number of jobs to support its risk - heavy investments , halting preclinical work in a variety of other areas . in the meantime , its share price has been on a rollercoaster\u2014from less than $ 50 when scangos joined to highs of over $ 475 in march 2015 to the roughly $ 275 it trades at today\u2014as wall street grew frustrated at biogen\u2019s hesitance to pull the trigger on a transformative acquisition that can offset its risk .\neach company has a billion - dollar drug - - idec ' s rituxan for non - hodgkin ' s lymphoma and biogen ' s avonex for multiple sclerosis . each also has a second drug on the market . but those products - - idec ' s zevalin , also for lymphoma , and biogen ' s amevive , for psoriasis - - are off to somewhat slow starts and some analysts doubt they will become big sellers .\nbiogen idec signed a definitive agreement to acquire privately - held fumapharm , the companies announced wednesday . the transaction , which was approved by both companies ' boards , is expected to close within the next two months .\nbiogen has offices in the us , australia , canada , japan , the us , and several european countries . it has direct sales operations in about 30 countries and operates through distribution partners in another 60 countries .\nbiogen media contact : jason glashow , + 1 781 - 464 - 3260 public . affairs @ urltoken or investor contact : carlo tanzi , ph . d . , + 1 781 - 464 - 2442 ir @ urltoken\nthe war games persuaded biogen to price avonex the same as betaseron . a higher price might have created roadblocks for patients trying to get reimbursement from medicare and insurers unless avonex ' s superiority could be proved , which would be a scientifically onerous task . and a lower price was unlikely to generate enough additional volume to offset the lower profit margins . biogen executives say the war game proved a fairly accurate predictor of how berlex would compete .\nbiogen\u2019s seven anaerobic digestion plants recycle a quarter of a million tonnes of food waste annually from supermarkets , food manufacturers , the hospitality industry and local authorities to produce 13mw of renewable energy and a nutrient - rich biofertiliser .\non the pipeline side , biogen is walking away from its plans to develop the oral multiple sclerosis drug tecfidera for the secondary - progressive form of the disease , cutting a phase ii lupus program targeting the tweak immune cell , and discontinuing some preclinical projects in immunology and fibrosis research , the company said . biogen is also abandoning its ambitions of getting the injectable drug tysabri approved for secondary - progressive ms after reporting negative phase iii results wednesday .\naustralia ' s csl limited also has a next - generation factor 9 replacement therapy in late - stage development . csl954 demonstrated a 92 hour half - life , putting it about halfway between biogen and novo ' s offerings .\nour employees are vitally important to the success of our work in supporting patients . we empower our employees to build rewarding careers at biogen , driven by a culture of learning that inspires employees to reach higher and take initiative .\nthat increase for tysabri also comes with an asterisk . more than 60 % of the first - quarter sales increase for the drug stemmed from biogen receiving payment from the italian national medicines agency for tysabri sales in prior periods .\nibd ' s take : bioverativ isn ' t your typical biotech startup . it ' s profitable and aiming for $ 1 billion in sales this year . head to the new america for a deeper dive into the biogen spinoff .\nthe third late - stage candidate in biogen ' s pipeline is gazyva , which is already on the market for treating chronic lymphocytic leukemia . a phase 3 study is underway for the drug in targeting non - hodgkin ' s lymphoma ( nhl ) . as with ocrevus , though , roche owns the marketing rights for gazyva . approval for the drug in the nhl indication would be good news for biogen but not enough to offset problems for its ms franchise .\nbiogen executives told analysts on a call that the company hoped its ongoing direct - to - consumer tecfidera television campaign will reaccelerate u . s . growth , but it will be difficult to gauge the impact until later this year .\nindeed , one reason the stocks dropped yesterday , analysts said , was that some investors had been hoping biogen would be acquired for a premium by a big pharmaceutical company and that genentech would acquire idec to gain full control of rituxan .\nbiogen idec said yesterday it will acquire convergence pharmaceuticals for up to $ 675 million . the buyer said its purchase was intended to speed up development of convergence\u2019s pain drug portfolio\u2014especially cnv1014802 , a phase ii candidate that has shown promising results .\nthroughout the year , we welcome students at all levels and from all backgrounds to bring their passion , persistence , creativity , collaboration and focus to biogen to work alongside employees as colleagues , tackling meaningful projects and shaping their career aspirations .\nbiogen is truly proud to have an incredible group of teams and individuals , who not only embody our brand philosophy , \u201c # beyourbest\u201d \u2013 but also advocate a healthy lifestyle , and who have achieved great things in their respective fields .\nyet those systems had to be up and running before the expected food and drug administration approval of avonex came through , so biogen turned to the computer sciences corporation , a consulting and systems integration company based in newton lower falls , mass .\nthey put on a biogen shirt , suited up and played ,\nmr . tobin said .\nwe started out without a contract , but at each level of detail of the project , they were right there .\nbut biogen ' s management did count on it , sufficiently so that trials of avonex in hepatitis were suspended . this decision was as much strategic as medical , mr . tobin said . although avonex appeared to be a better drug for hepatitis than alpha interferon , it was only modestly so . moreover , hep - atitis is a huge market , primarily asia - based , where biogen would have to compete directly with its own far - larger marketing partner , schering plough .\none measure of the market ' s response took biogen by surprise . after avonex was introduced in the united states , large numbers of multiple sclerosis patients called the company directly , seeking advice . in most diseases , drug companies rarely have contact with patients . but biogen executives say m . s . primarily strikes relatively young , affluent and educated white women , and the loss of control associated with the disease seemed to prompt many patients to seek greater understanding of the drug .\nin october 2003 , biogen idec licensed certain exclusive worldwide rights to develop and market bg - 12 , oral fumarate derivative with an immunomodulatory mechanism of action , from fumapharm . biogen idec and fumapharm are evaluating bg - 12 in a range of diseases , including ms and psoriasis . in april 2005 , the companies announced that the primary endpoint was met in a phase iii study designed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of bg - 12 in the treatment of moderate to severe psoriasis .\npainful but necessary , the shrinkage reduced biogen ' s burn rate , that quaint term high - tech startups use for cash consumption . but with product revenues still a distant promise , biogen needed a revenue source more secure than its repeated sales of equity . so mr . vincent spent the latter half of 1986 and all of 1987 renegotiating the licensing deal the company had previously signed with schering plough , for the interferons , on more favorable terms . he also signed new deals with merck , smith kline beecham and abbott for the use of patented biogen discoveries in making hepatitis vaccines and diagnostic kits . the royalty stream , just $ 1 . 7 million a year in 1986 , grew to $ 150 million by 1996 .\nthe deal was particularly rapid considering bioverativ is a rookie on wall street . biogen spun off its hemophilia business into bioverativ in february . bioverativ will pay true north $ 400 million upfront with a potential for $ 425 million in milestone payments .\ncurrent and historical pe ratio for biogen ( biib ) from 2006 to 2018 . the price to earnings or pe ratio is calculated by taking the latest closing price and dividing it by the most recent earnings per share ( eps ) number . the pe ratio is a simple way to assess whether a stock is over or under valued and is the most widely used valuation measure . the current pe ratio for biogen ( biib ) as of march 31 , 2018 is 15 . 78 .\nthe plan is to do away with about 830 jobs by the end of 2015 , biogen said , an effort designed to save roughly $ 250 million in 2016 and beyond . biogen is now\nin the process of notifying employees\nwho are losing their jobs , the company said . the decision\nwas extremely difficult ,\nceo george scangos said in a statement ,\nbut we believe these actions are necessary to fulfill our mission of bringing important new medicines to patients .\ntnt009 could move bioverativ from\ndefensive posturing\nover its hemophilia unit \u2014 spun off from biogen ( biib ) \u2014 to a narrative of\noffensive opportunity ,\nschmidt said . he expects investors to focus on the sizing opportunity for tnt009 .\nanalysts had been concerned biogen would provide a forecast below expectations after cautious comments by management at the recent jp morgan healthcare conference . that followed a 2015 in which the company slashed tecfidera\u2019s growth forecast midyear and later announced a cost - saving restructuring .\nbiogen ( $ biib ) is laying off 11 % of its workforce and pulling the plug on a handful of pipeline projects , cutting deep into its infrastructure amid mounting pressure and turning its attention to some high - risk r & d programs .\nbiogen idec and abbvie announced monday morning that their once - monthly multiple sclerosis drug daclizumab has cleared key hurdles in a phase iii study , setting the stage for a marketing pitch to regulatory authorities . for biogen idec ( $ biib ) , the phase iii success offers a chance to expand on its blockbuster ms franchise with an imperfect but potentially lucrative new drug with some troubling side effects . and abbvie ( $ abbv ) has already counted this therapy as one of its top late - stage prospects .\nthe name bioverativ \u201ccreates a clear connection to our biogen heritage and biotech focus , \u201d cox said in a statement tuesday . the new company , which will be based somewhere in the boston area , will trade on the nasdaq under the symbol bivv .\nthe value of the fumapharm deal has not been disclosed , but its comes after biogen idec pledged $ 250 million to buy cancer specialist conforma therapeutics earlier this month , and spent $ 660 million licensing several antibody drugs from protein design labs last august .\nthat stumble , plus the multiple side effects of betaseron , created an opening , and biogen seized the opportunity . biogen ' s scientists convinced mr . vincent and mr . tobin that avonex , which more closely mimicked the natural beta interferon protein than betaseron did , would both be more effective against multiple sclerosis and have fewer side effects than the chiron - berlex product . they designed a third clinical trial , intended to show that the drug actually slowed the progression of the disease rather than just reducing flareups .\nplease be on the lookout for fraudulent interview requests and job postings at the hands of an individual or entity who claims to be an employee of biogen . this fraudulent scheme relates to the unauthorized use of our company name . we consider this matter a crime and are working with law enforcement to combat this issue . please be advised that all legitimate correspondence from a biogen employee will come from\n@ urltoken\nemail accounts . automated system response emails come from \u201c @ brassring . com\u201d email addresses . there are no variations of these email addresses . biogen posts job openings on its website at urltoken if you are interested in any opportunities at biogen , please apply to current openings through our website . you will never be asked to download google hangouts or asked to submit banking information through unsecure means . if you believe that you may have been a victim of this fraud , we suggest you contact local law enforcement and actively monitor all financial accounts ; those steps may help mitigate any negative impact to your personal data .\nshares of both companies fell about 5 percent on a day when the market was down over all . shares of biogen fell $ 2 . 25 , to $ 41 . 55 , while idec dropped $ 2 . 01 , to $ 36 . 96 .\nin addition to gaining revenue from the development and sales of its products ( both directly and through partnerships ) , biogen receives royalties on some patents it has licensed to other companies . for instance , the medicines company pays royalties on sales of anticoagulant angiomax .\nin early 2017 biogen spun off its growing hemophilia operations into a separate , publicly traded company named bioverativ . that business ' marketed products include eloctate and alprolix ; the new firm continues its activities around the discovery and development of hemophilia therapies utilizing xten technology .\nbiogen idec , the largest massachusetts - based biotechnology company , took the compound into clinical trials to test its effectiveness against ms at different dosage levels compared to placebos . the results from late - stage trials in 2011 turned out to be better than expected .\nbiogen and idec pharmaceuticals announced a merger yesterday that seemed to be taken from the big pharma playbook - - an effort to cut costs and broaden product pipelines , in part because each company could not develop products fast enough on its own to sustain rapid growth .\nthe experimental drug has shown clinical activity in proof of concept studies for trigeminal neuralgia ( tgn ) , and for treating pain associated with lumbosacral radiculopathy ( sciatica ) . the experimental drug has potential applicability in several other neuropathic pain states , according to biogen idec .\nbiogen , inc . is a biopharmaceutical company , which engages in discovering , developing , and delivering therapies for neurological and neurodegenerative diseases . it offers tecfidera , avonex , plegridy , tysabri , zinbryta , and fampyra for the treatment of multiple sclerosis ; . . .\nbiogen idec\u2019s quest for an ms pill dates back to 2006 , when it bought privately held swiss drug maker fumapharm . in the process , the cambridge company acquired an experimental compound called bg - 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service support .\naltor equity partners and bain capital acquired ewos from the norwegian fish farming group cermaq in 2013 in a deal that valued the business at about 6 . 5 billion kroner .\newos produce organic feeds for both freshwater and seawater stages of salmonid life cycles and are compliant with numerous organic standards including soil association , organic food federation , debio and naturland .\non october 31 2013 , altor fund iii ( \u201caltor\u201d ) and funds advised by bain capital europe , llp ( \u201cbain capital\u201d ) announced the closing of the acquisition of the ewos group ( \u201cewos\u201d ) from cermaq asa based on an enterprise value of nok 6 . 5 billion . to support the financing of the acquisition of ewos , proventus capital partners has underwritten and provided a tranche of senior subordinated notes amounting to nok 1 , 040 million , due in 2021 which will be listed on the oslo stock exchange ( the \u201cnotes\u201d ) .\newos provides tools for the users enabling them to become independent in the production of the necessary ew library , the analysis of recorded ew information and the updating and maintenance of that library .\newos and hamlet protein are altor ' s only forays into the animal feed market to date , according to the portfolio shown on the fund ' s website ( see image below ) .\nsince joining with ewos in 2015 , cargill has become one of the largest global suppliers of aqua feed , with 38 specialized production facilities and more than 2 , 000 employees in 20 countries .\nthe ewos library generation facility , integrated ew recording database and the comprehensive ew analysis capability within boss , gives ew organisations the ability to be totally self - sufficient and independent regarding ew - data .\nthe deal puts ewos at an enterprise value of nok 6 . 5 billion ( usd 1 . 08 billion , eur 826 . 9 million ) , which will be payable in cash upon completion .\n\u201calto and bain capital have followed the aquaculture industry for several years , and see great potential in working with ewos\u2019 management team to further develop its world leading fish feed business , \u201d said cermaq .\naltor first entered the feed market in july 2013 , when its fund altor fund iii teamed up with bain capital to buy ewos from cermaq for an enterprise value of nok 6 . 5 billion .\newos , which is based in bergen , norway , produces more than 1 . 2 million metric tons of fish feed a year and accounts for one - third of the world\u2019s market for salmon and trout feed . founded in sweden in 1931 , ewos posted operating revenue of 11 . 6 billion norwegian kroner , or about $ 1 . 4 billion , in 2014 and employed more than 1 , 000 people .\newos is a leading and trusted supplier of aquafeed for the international aquaculture industry . we produce fish feed in all four of the world\u2019s major salmon farming regions : norway ; chile ; canada ; and scotland .\nthe nordic group of private equity funds , which in mid - 2013 acquired the norwegian fish feed producer ewos along with bain capital , has teamed up with goldman sachs to acquire the danish animal and aquaculture feed producer hamlet protein .\nlondon \u2014 cargill said on monday that it had agreed to acquire ewos , a supplier of feed for salmon and trout farms , from its private equity owners for 1 . 35 billion euros , or about $ 1 . 5 billion .\nthe ewos transaction \u201cis a strategic investment in our long - term growth and evidence of our commitment to the growing aquaculture industry , \u201d david w . maclennan , the president and chief executive of cargill , said in a news release .\ndrawing upon more than 50 years of experience , ewos has developed a competitive range of efficient and sustainable feeds for atlantic salmon , coho salmon , rainbow trout and a variety of other fish species . certified pursuant to iso 9001 : 2000 .\newos has over 50 years of experience in the salmonid feed industry , and enjoys a long - standing reputation for technical expertise , customer service and innovation , built upon continually improving production processes and in - depth research and development . over the years , ewos has developed substantial knowledge of the nutritional requirements of salmonids and the nutritional profile of raw materials used in salmonid feed , including , for instance , a database that documents the development of over 745 million fish in norway since 2000 , based on analysis of more than 7 , 300 different fish cohorts .\nour analysis shows that the salmonid feed market benefits from structural growth trends , driven , inter alia , by the efficiency of salmonid farming and the positive health effects from eating fish compared to other proteins . another key aspect of the investment by proventus capital partners is that ewos is dedicated to reduce marine resources in its feed production to make them more sustainable through committing substantial resources to research and development each year . this commitment has positioned ewos at the forefront of delivering value adding products to farmers and also enabled them to reduce the marine input in its feed production from some 70 % ten years ago to ca . 30 % today .\ntoday , we offer the combined expertise and experience built up over many years across the cargill , purina and ewos brands . as a trusted supplier to the international aquaculture industry , we provide you with distinctive , proven products and services designed to promote productivity , manage risks and support your brand , all with the goal of enhancing your business growth .\newos is the intellectual and practical provision of information and intelligence to provide in - service operational support to ew systems fitted to front - line platforms . good and fast ew information is a prerequisite for a successful operation . if the information is of poor quality , the ew system will operate poorly . if the onboard ew library is not fully updated , the platform and mission may be at risk .\non july 18 , 2013 an entity indirectly and wholly owned by funds advised by altor equity partners and bain capital europe llp entered into an acquisition agreement with cermaq asa , a public company listed on the oslo bors , to acquire the outstanding shares in ewos based on an enterprise value of nok 6 . 5 billion , subject to to certain closing and post - closing adjustments . the total consideration paid to cermaq was nok 6 . 2 billion .\nto protect your subscription investment , we ' ve instituted a security system to protect against the electronic redistribution of copyrighted intrafish content . read more\nnhst global publications as use technologies such as cookies and other tracking scripts to analyse trends , administer our services , track user movements and to gather information about our whole user base . unregistered users may opt - 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", "topic": 39}], "title": "fig ( company )", "paragraphs": ["fig is pleased to announce gradtouch , a graduate careers site , has become its newest portfolio company .\nwe are delighted to announce that glossop - based fig creative are our company of the year for 2015 .\nthe johnson educator biscuit company of cambridge , holding company of the johnson educator food company , petitioned in federal district curt for a reorganization under section 77b of the bankruptcy act .\nnewsbrief : the crowdfunding company fig has announced a new initiative focused on offering additional support to games successfully funded on the platform .\nfig newtons were first produced in 1891 by the national biscuit company , now known as nabisco . they have a long and interesting history .\n[ wise potato chip company : berwick pa ] 1962 ( p . 32 )\nas company of the year , fig creative have pledged to support the charity in all sorts of ways , from baking to gardening to creative support .\n, bill casselman [ macarthur company : toronto on ] 1998 ( p . 271 )\nthe developers on fig ' s board are going all - in ; the next big title from each studio will be crowdfunded on fig .\n, mildred grosberg bellin [ tudor publishing company : new york ] 1958 ( p . 268 )\n\u201cnow that the sec has qualified fig publishing , inc . \u2019s offering statement , fans who registered their investment interest will be able to buy their fig game shares , \u201d the press release sates . \u201cthis qualification paves the way for fig to create and register new fig game shares for its other games . \u201d\nwe are thrilled that you stopped by for a visit ! our goal at fig & company is to offer a unique and memorable shopping experience to our most important asset : the customer . \u200bwe offer many one - of - a - kind items that separate us from the retail status quo . the environment at fig & company is positive and inspirational - \u200b\na chart submitted by fig to the sec and dated march 10 , 2016 .\nthat\u2019s why fig has promised to provide that money itself , if need be .\ni have visited the fig many times and usually come out with several purchases .\nfig brings together exciting early - stage companies and investors with relevant industry experience .\n[ note : this company still in business : http : / / www . wickedwhoopies . com ]\n, grosbt gaige [ doubleday , doran & company : new york ] 1039 ( p . 116 )\nthe news came in the form of a blog post from the company ' s coo , justin bailey .\n, irma s . rombauer [ bobbs - merrill company : indianapolis in ] 1946 ( p . 595 )\nthe investment will enable fig to accelerate the number of game projects on its platforms .\nnow , as the company treads water well beyond the period of time they originally expected to have to wait for sec approval , fig itself has brought on additional investment from famed developer cliff bleszinski .\nalthough nabisco ( formerly the national biscuit company ) was not the first and / or only company to manufacture graham crackers , it is often credited with introducing them to the american public for mass - production . the national biscuit company was formed at the very end of the 19th century . this passage is from a corporate biography :\n, mrs . s . t . rorer [ arnold and company : philadelphia ] 1886 ( p . 498 )\n, janet mckenzie hill [ little , brown , and company : boston ma ] 1917 ( p . 67 )\nabove : wasteland iii : garden of the gods is one of fig ' s projects .\nin honor or ruth wakefield ( much to the dismay of the fig newton faction ) .\nfig card was founded in early 2010 by hasty granbery and max metral , who will be joining the paypal team . on the company\u2019s web site , it admits that the obvious challenge for the company is its small size , but that it was moving forward with trials among a handful of merchants in boston\u2019s south end .\nfig\u2019s chief executive officer justin bailey broke the news yesterday that his fledgling company will require an amendment be filed with the federal government\u2019s securities and exchange commission ( sec ) before it can collect outstanding unaccredited investments .\nsince the sec review of fig ' s filing will take time , the company will be accepting non - binding reservations from fans looking to invest , and has set aside $ 1 million worth of shares .\njay and silent bob : chronic blunt punch has been successfully funded , fig has announced today .\na liability is defined as a company ' s legal financial debts or obligations that arise during the course of business operations .\n, mrs . s . t . rorer [ arnold and company : philadelphia ] 1886 ( p . 496 - 7 )\n, irma s . rombauer & marion rombauer becker [ bobbs - merrill company : indianapolis ] 1953 ( p . 681 )\ni love , love love going to fig and company to shop and always bring friends and family who are visiting . the only problem is that i find too many cute things and am running out of room and wall space\non the paypal blog today , the company announced that paypal has acquired fig card , which has developed a way for merchants to accept mobile payments by using a low - cost usb device that plugs into the cash register or point - of - sale terminal . customers will have to install the fig app on their smartphones .\nthrough the fig finishing fund , the company has set aside $ 500 , 000 to help developers cover the costs of localization , marketing , final polishing efforts , and the potential costs of launching on a platform like steam direct .\nthere seems to be some confusion as to which the year fig newtons were created . the company that manufactures these cookies ( nabisco ) and the town of newton state the year is 1891 . most food history sources say 1892 .\ncrossroads derbyshire are now inviting companies to be our company of the year 2016 . for more information contact vicky on 01457 899438 .\n, ruth wakefield [ little , brown and company : boston ] new edition completely revised , february 1955 ( p . 208 )\nbailey said that the company had to slow down its projects in 2016 as it waited for sec approval . but now the company hopes to double or triple the number of projects in 2017 . by 2018 , the goal is to have a crowdfunding happen every week .\nschafer says that equity was something he wanted to offer even to his earliest backers on kickstarter , but laws and that company ' s business model prevented him . fig intends to solve that problem , and schafer is excited about its prospects .\nreached through his pr company yesterday for comment , fig ceo and co - founder justin bailey would only say that\nwe ' re waiting to hear back from the sec , and hope to provide an update as early as next week .\n\u201cwe put a structure together . we are working really closely with a law firm and the sec to figure out how we can open that up to all un - accredited investors as well . and that is not too far off . so that every game that is on fig , anybody can invest in , \u201d fig ceo justin bailey tells fast company .\nwe have agreed to fund an amount to psychonauts 2 regardless of collections ,\nfig founder and ceo justin bailey told polygon during a telephone interview yesterday . it\u2019s the same promise fig has made to other teams , including the one behind consortium : the tower , which raised nearly $ 350 , 000 via fig in may .\nread about jpmorgan chase & company ' s main operating subsidiaries , including its retail and investment banking operations and its global asset management firm .\nthat , bailey said , brings the total expressed investment interest in fig as a platform to $ 1 million .\nan experienced management team and advisory board carefully select companies before taking them to fig ' s network of investors .\n, revised and enlarged , second edition ( third printing ) [ mcgraw - hill book company : new york ] 1956 ( p . 220 )\n, mrs . frances e . owens , revised and illustrated [ owens publishing company : chicago ] copyright 1884 - 1885 ( p . 265 )\n, edited by susie rhodes and grace porter hopkins [ w . b . conkey company : : hammond in ] 1913 ( p . 102 )\nfig ' s own revenue model is simple . as bailey explained it to polygon last week , fig will get five percent of all the money raised through the service , and five percent of each game ' s sales in perpetuity .\n/ view / news / 272338 / cliff _ bleszinski _ invests _ in _ crowdfunding _ platform _ fig . php\nthis is a direct answer to one of the criticism of crowdfunding , which is that a game blowing up on kickstarter and the like could result in a developer being acquired , while those who helped get the company noticed don\u2019t benefit in any way financially . although the first few projects on fig will only allow accredited investors to invest , the company is moving to open up investments to the public later this year .\n[ note : this book is about the history of the national biscuit company / nabisco - - your librarian can help you find a copy . ]\nrolled otats , or oatflakes were developed in america by the quaker oat company in 1877 and are made by steaming and rolling pinhead oatmeal .\nover time , fig hopes to enable users to be able to greenlight projects . if 10 , 000 people voted thumbs up or thumbs down on a project , that would likely turn out better than fig choosing the projects , bailey said .\nt place . huge shout to lee , his wife , and the whole fig & co . team for creating an environmen\nit seems that the cookie itself was first created in 1891 , but not marketed under the name fig newton until 1892 .\n, editorial staffs of sunset books and sunset magazine , dorothy kress , editor [ lane book company : menlo park ca ] 1964 ( p . 186 )\nthe earliest print reference we find for chocolate - covered graham crackers is from 1929 . they were made by the national biscuit company [ aka nabisco ! ]\nwhile the terms of the equity investment will be roughly the same as they were in january , fig itself made a structural change . it\u2019s a subtle shift , but in layman\u2019s terms , instead of all the money going directly to double fine to support psychonauts 2 , investors are actually investing in fig . the money received by fig goes to its general fund , and fig pays double fine based on a milestone schedule \u2014 certain developmental goals that are met as the project progresses . the financial return , should there be any , will then be distributed to investors by fig according to the commercial success of psychonauts 2 .\nit might be a new approach to crowdfunding , but its one that convinced 5th cell fig was the right platform for anchors .\nfig is a venture capital group providing a pragmatic new approach to supporting and investing in high - growth early - stage companies .\nbailey said that fig\u2019s lawyers had to create a game project security , something that was new to the industry , dubbed fig game shares . those shares allow players to own a piece of a game project and share in the profits if the project earns any .\nhe next campaign on video game crowdfunding platform fig will let fans invest in a game and get a cut of any potential profits .\njustin bailey , formerly of developer double fine , is launching a new crowdfunding solution for game developers . called fig , the service will offer rewards - based funding alongside equity investment . fig ' s advisory board will include feargus urquhart , brian fargo and tim schafer .\nrecently , independent developer harmonix , makers of the guitar hero franchise , joined fig . they placed their chief creative officer alex rigopulos on fig ' s advisory board , where he sits alongside feargus urquhart ( obsidian entertainment ) , brian fargo ( inxile entertainment ) and tim schafer ( double fine ) . all four of the advisory board member ' s companies have said they would launch titles through fig .\nfig will have advisers to help indie games come to market . and you can get not only backing rewards , but investment royalties .\nwe built the company from there ,\noka said .\nand while we were working on a couple of mobile titles , they won the igf award .\neducator brand crackers were produced in boston from 1885 through the 1980s . they were a direct early competitor to the national biscuit company ( aka nabisco ) . through the years , the company has undergone several reoganizations , mergers , and name changes . the registrations for both manufacturers and trademarks have expired . the brand is no longer in production .\nfig\u2019s platform was made possible by the jobs act , which made it possible for non - accredited investors ( who don\u2019t meet big net worth requirements ) to invest in crowdfunding projects . the u . s . securities and exchange commission also approved fig game shares in september .\nthe charity decided to introduce a company of the year scheme to focus our limited resources on supporting one corporate partner each year . for 2015 crossroads has invited fig creative , based in glossop , to partner with them to make the best use of fundraising , volunteering and support . the company will be involved in the charity\u2019s events , press coverage and will feature in our annual report . staff have also agreed to help out with any volunteering opportunities that come up through the year .\nbailey also explained that rather than giving developers all of the equity investment funds up front , fig will distribute those funds at certain milestones .\nwe watched fig\u2019s first campaign , outer wilds , attract over $ 800 , 000 in potential accredited investment ,\nsaid 5th cell ' s ceo and creative director jeremiah slaczka ,\nand felt that of all the funding platforms , fig\u2019s was the perfect fit for our new ip .\nby the end of the campaign , fig says , they ' d received 20 times more stated investment interest than the developer was prepared to accept .\nfig ' s next campaign will start later this month , and be for a new intellectual property from 5th cell , makers of the scribblenauts franchise .\n/ view / news / 256947 / scribblenauts _ developer _ turns _ to _ fig _ to _ fund _ new _ freetoplay _ rpg . php\nfig promises a new ip from 5th cell , and not one based on previous titles . the campaign is scheduled to open on oct . 21 .\ndevelopers keep 100 percent of the rewards proceeds , minus credit card fees , and backers get a copy of the game . fig makes money by taking a small percentage ownership in each project . so fig makes money only if the games that are crowdfunded on its platform also make money , bailey said .\nit is said that the cracker was named for our town because we provided the flour used in making the crackers at the national biscuit company plant in portland , oregon . fact or fiction ?\nfig , the crowdfunding solution for game developers that allows for reward - based funding alongside equity investment , will partner with harmonix to bring an upcoming title to market . in a press release issued today , fig also said that harmonix ' s chief creative officer , alex rigopulos , will join the advisory board .\nfig launched in august of this year promising to blend traditional rewards - based crowdfunding with equity investment . the goal has always been to open those investment opportunities to everyone , not just those with the high net worth needed to become accredited . fig tells polygon that improvement is still on the horizon for now .\n[ salt lake city ut ] november 19 , 1890 offers several wafer biscuits made by the massachusetts based kennedy biscuit company . wafer biscuit flavors are : princess , vanilla , lemon , oatmeal , graham , fairy , and sugar . kennedy was soon to be absorbed by the national biscuit company ( aka nbc , nabisco ) . fact this east coast company ' s products were available in american interior west illustrates both national market penetration and brand recognition . our survey of historic newspapers confirm kennedy ' s ads were placed in local newspapers throughout the country by 1900 ( newspaperarchive . com ) .\nanother nbc [ national biscuit company , later nabisco ] product , the graham cracker , was also popular throughout the country . it had been a favorite since it was created and introduced in the early part of the nineteenth century by dr . sylvester graham , an eccentric but sagacious expert on health foods . . . the graham cracker had been sold by bakeries for decades . the new york biscuit company and its rivals to the west all sold it . however , it remained for the national biscuit company to stabilize its production , package it , and give it national promotion .\nthe round , which spark capital and greycroft led ( other investors include resolute ventures , nextview ventures , and draft ventures ) , is a validation of the company\u2019s strategy to pioneer a new way of investing in games on a per project basis , turning investors and everyday consumers into game publishers , said fig ceo justin bailey in an interview with gamesbeat .\n\u201cfig is singular in video games in that it is the first to allow fan investors to participate in the upside of a video game\u2019s financial performance , \u201d said spark capital\u2019s nabeel hyatt , who was also the lead investor of oculus vr ( which facebook bought for $ 2 billion ) , in a statement . \u201cinvestors on fig don\u2019t have to wait for a company to be sold before they can reap returns , an occurrence which occurs rarely , and when it does it usually takes 7 to 10 years . \u201d\nurquhart , fargo and schafer will each be spending time and energy to vet fig projects ahead of time . only then will they be allowed to go live on the service . additionally , all three of their companies \u2014 obsidian entertainment , inxile entertainment and double fine productions \u2014 will use fig to fund future titles .\n\u00a9 copyright fig 2017 . registered in england and wales . no . 06803069 registered office 82 st john street , london ec1m 4jn . fig is an appointed representative ( no . 562473 ) of new model venture capital . new model venture capital is authorised and regulated by the financial conduct authority \u2013 no . 564597 .\nin the blog post bailey outlined key changes to how fig will be structured , and in how investment money will be doled out to game projects once collected .\nafter launching its fig campaign yesterday make sail has raised $ 12 , 990 of its $ 50k goal with 34 days to go before the 2nd november deadline .\nsecond , all games seeking funding through fig will need to keep in mind that its latest sec filing changed the way payouts of game share funds will be made to developers . those funds are now tied to development milestones , and will be held by fig itself , rather than an individual llc tied to each game .\ndrawn to life , run roo run , and scribblenauts developer 5th cell has turned to fig to find funding for its new title , anchors in the drift .\noriginally the oyster cracker was square , until dr . e . t . oakes of the nbc [ national biscuit company ] laboratory , conceived the notion of presenting oysterette in a hexagonal shape .\nour hope and expectation is that as fig does similar offerings in the future , we anticipate that the review time will be considerably less ,\nrosenblum said .\nkind of like how it takes $ 10 billion for a pharmaceutical company to develop a new drug , and all the others thereafter are essentially free to produce . of course , it\u2019s not quite the same thing .\n/ view / news / 291813 / fig _ kicks _ off _ 500k _ funding _ initiative _ aimed _ at _ latestage _ game _ dev _ woes . php\n/ view / news / 282393 / with _ sec _ approval _ anyone _ can _ now _ invest _ in _ psychonauts _ 2s _ fig _ campaign . php\nfig newtons were first produced in 1891 , when baker james henry mitchell invented a machine that would allow a cake - like cookie , filled with fig jam , to be made . the machine was actually a funnel within a funnel , so handy and effective that kennedy biscuit works snatched it up and started to produce the famous cookie , which became an immediate success . the name of the cookie originally was\nnewtons ,\ntaken from the town of newton , a suburb of boston . . . the kennedy biscuit works later became a part of the national biscuit company [ now nabisco ] . . . . neither the taste , shape , or size of fig newtons has been changed in over one hundred years .\nif you\u2019re curious about the process of investing in a fig - backed game , it\u2019s also worth noting that the company seems to have upgraded its investor information pages for individual games . the campaign for the just - launched boat - building sim make sail includes a new investment page that clearly breaks down how the development funds will be allocated and what percentage of revenue will be returned to investors .\nrock band 4 won ' t be coming to windows pc , at least at this point , as harmonix ' s crowdfunding campaign on fig failed to meet its goal tonight .\nthe minimum investment for fig ' s upcoming campaign is $ 1 , 000 , although that baseline will change with each campaign , while the maximum is $ 10 , 000 .\nwith fig game shares , non - accredited investors are able to participate . fig game shares pay returns based on the sales revenue of a single game , so investors get paid when a game launches , rather than having to wait for an exit if and when that occurs , which is the case with other crowdfunding platforms supporting investments in game studios .\nfig currently has two active campaigns , with a third to go live next week . that will mark the first time that the crowdfunding platform has had three projects running concurrently .\nfor its first campaign , fig took a five percent fee on all the rewards - based money brought in . in addition , mobius digital agreed to give five percent of each game ' s sales to fig in perpetuity . in the future , bailey said , that number could move between 2 . 5 percent on the low end up to five percent .\nfounded in 2015 , fig has 10 employees . bailey said the funding environment was a little uncertain , but the round only took about 45 days to complete . it was oversubscribed .\nbut according to a press release from fig sent to gamasutra , the sec has given it the go - ahead to start selling fig game shares for psychonauts 2 . non - accredited investors who had pledged to invest in the game\u2019s development back during the campaign hadn ' t officially bought those shares yet ; they had to wait for sec approval to do so .\nthe company ' s first campaign , for the award - winning indie space exploration title outer wilds , was successful to the tune of more than $ 125 , 000 \u2014 a total that included plenty of traditional rewards - based funding alongside accredited investment . how much investment exactly ? details are on the way fig tells us , but what ' s telling is how much interest there was in the investment option .\nouter wilds will be the team ' s first non - mobile game , and their first crowdfunded game . but oka isn ' t intimidated by fig ' s new unproven funding model .\ndevelopers are guaranteed at least $ 20 , 000 in additional , fig - provided funding if their crowdfunding campaign is both successful and manages to attract 1 , 000 or more total backers .\nour story begins in provence where fig and olive trees are a symbol of peace and prosperity . located between the alps and the mediterranean sea , provence has always been a crossroads of people , cultures and flavors . inspired by such abundance and diversity , we founded fig & olive to pay tribute not only to the french region , but also to the mediterranean gastronomic heritage .\nfig . . . a sweet multiseeded fruit of the fig tree or shrub , usually eaten dried . it originated in northern asia minor . the word is from the latin ' ficus . ' figs were introduced into america on the island of hispanola in 1520 by the spaniards . . . most of the fig crop goes into making a sweet filling for fig newtons . . . the cookie was first produced after philadelphian james henry mitchell developed a machine in 1892 to combine a hollow cookie crust with a jam filling . this machine was brought to the kennedy biscuit works , which tried it out in cambridgeport , massachusetts , and the resulting cookie was christened\nnewton ' s cakes ,\nafter the nearby boston suburb of newton . . .\ncorrection : fig reached out to polygon to provide additional clarity on the sec process . while accredited investment has been collected along with rewards - based money , the only portion outstanding is unaccredited investment . we ' ve adjusted the article to reflect that . additionally , fig was asked to file an amendment and was not required to re - file its entire proposal with the sec .\nmichael is president & ceo of pavone marketing group , inc . , the holding company which is comprised of quench , a food and beverage advertising and marketing firm ; varsity , a marketing firm focused on senior living and senior health ; pavone , an advertising and marketing firm he founded 20 + years ago , with expertise in b2c , healthcare , financial and government ; leap , a research and innovation company ; and , most recently , wildfig , a data and analytics firm .\ngame crowdfunding platform fig has raised $ 7 . 84 million in a funding round led by big name venture capitalists . that shows you have to raise money in order to \u2026 raise money .\nthe first time i heard about justin creating a game based on jay and silent bob , i wanted it to be a fig campaign ,\nadded fig ceo justin bailey , formerly of double fine .\ni mean , kevin smith and jason mewes in a castle crasher style brawler , fighting with fists , feet and insults - what ' s not to like ? !\nin 2016 , fig had a 78 percent campaign success rate that was twice the success rate for all campaigns on a leading crowdfunding platform , and nearly five times the success rate for the video games category . fig had eight successful campaigns out of 11 , in terms of hitting funding targets . it raised $ 8 . 9 million for the game companies that launched campaigns , bailey said .\nharmonix ' s next game , rock band 4 , is being co - published by mad catz . the peripheral manufacturer , which also owns saitek , has recently told investors that it needs rock band 4 to be a hit in order to ensure the continued financial stability of the company . that statement , which was required by us securities law , concludes that the game ' s october launch could\nraise substantial doubt about the company ' s ability to continue as a going concern .\npolygon sat down with the entire fig team , as well as oka , to find out more about this new kickstarter competitor , one that ' s been custom - built to fund video games .\nfig ' s first campaign , the award - winning outer wilds exploration game , launched on aug . 18 and has currently raised more than $ 101 , 000 on a $ 125 , 000 ask . fig tells polygon that while more than $ 500 , 000 in total investment was offered to them , outer wild ' s developer mobius digital has only accepted $ 75 , 000 so far .\nveteran game developer cliff bleszinski has made an undisclosed investment into fledgling crowdfunding platform fig , which differs from kickstarter in that it allows backers to invest directly into games and earn profits from their sale .\nwe ' re very excited to be partnering with fig , and love that they ' ve created a platform for crowdfunding as well as investment ,\nsaid 5th cell ceo , jeremiah slaczka .\nadditionally , paypal was just shy of hitting its first billion - dollar quarter , and now represents 39 percent of the company\u2019s overall revenues . to support its goals further , ebay recently acquired where , a location - based mobile services and ad network .\nanother , standard four - to - eight week sec review timeline therefore suggests that things could be looking up for fig and its potential investors soon . the sec may finally be ready to approve fig ' s equity investment package , and allow the teams already working on these games to finally receive the balance of their money . or it could mean another few months for yet another amended solicitation and review .\nfig games share revenue from eventual sales with investors , while the platform itself takes a portion of participating game sales in perpetuity . you can read more about their novel approach to crowdfunding in our report .\nthe other key to making fig successful is not to flood the market , so to speak , with equity crowdfunding opportunities . part of what makes kickstarter so challenging , bailey said , was the sheer volume of projects going live on the service every day . with fig , there will only ever be one or two campaigns live at any time . it will be up to the advisory board to pick them .\nbut even if fig and double fine can reach those many hundreds , perhaps thousands of investors who reserved the right to purchase shares in the project , those individuals are under no obligation to actually pay up .\nfig hopes this additional financial infusion will help indie games tackle some of the late - stage development hurdles , like distribution and visibility , that it says can stand in the way of a successful game launch .\nin 1892 the kennedy biscuit works . . . purchased a machine designed to extrude a thick filling material and enclose it in cookie dough , and decided to produce a cookie filled with fig jam .\n. oreo brand cookies were introduced to the american public by the national biscuit company ( now nabisco ) on march 6 , 1912 . it is registration # 0093009 . nabisco is now owned by kraft foods . one month later , the product was launched nationally .\nin february 2014 , private equity funds managed by blackstone acquired from deutsche telekom a stake in scout24 , germany\u2019s leading online classifieds company . scout24 operates two leading online classified websites in germany as well other market - leading online businesses in 6 other western european countries .\nbut the biggest difference is fig will combine rewards - based crowdfunding with equity investing . fans can support outer wilds to get rewards , but accredited investors can get a share of revenue once the game is released . fig ceo justin bailey , who was the coo at double fine , says campaigns eventually will be opened to non - accredited investors , meaning anyone could become an investor in a game and reap the rewards .\nbrian fargo , who has three successful kickstarter campaigns to his credit ( including the alread - released wasteland 2 ) , sits on fig ' s advisory board . he says the service will be a game changer .\njustin [ bailey ] left double fine to startup fig ,\nschafer told polygon . his broken age and massive chalice campaigns were both successfully completed on kickstarter .\nwe ' ve been talking ever since .\nbrian fargo , whose game torment : tides of numenera was until recently the most - funded game on kickstarter , says the concept for fig grew organically from the community independent developers are creating in the crowdfunding era .\nthe creators of scribblenauts will be bringing their next title to crowdfunding site fig later this month , a press release states . an investment option is schedule to open today , followed shortly by a traditional crowdfunding campaign .\nfig , the crowdfunding platform that allows for equity investment as well as traditional rewards - based backing , has failed to fully fund its second campaign . anchors in the drift , from scribblenauts developer 5th cell , ended up nearly $ 400 , 000 short of its $ 500 , 000 goal today and will need to look elsewhere for funding . justin bailey , fig ' s ceo , tells polygon that no money will change hands .\nfig itself has taken on partners to bring its service to life . it received seed funding from spark capital , a venture capital firm that ' s played a key role in funding oculus vr , twitter and slack .\nin just a few hours equity crowdfunding platform fig will conclude its fourth successful campaign . consortium : the tower , a science fiction game being funded in part by bioware co - founder greg zeschuk , will bring in somewhere around $ 350 , 000 . but only a portion of that money can be collected , because fig is still working with the united states securities and exchange commission ( sec ) on key parts of its business model .\nfig will only feature one or two live projects per month , curated by the advisers . the first game is outer wilds , a sci - fi exploration game made by game designer alex beachum and developer mobius digital .\nseveral things set fig ( named for la ' s hotel figueroa , where many developers stay during the e3 expo ) apart . first and foremost , it ' s focused exclusively on games , so campaigns can be customized to the needs of gaming projects . it ' s highly curated and will include only those games reviewed and accepted by its board of experts . and fig will have just a few campaigns running concurrently at any given time .\nlikewise , fig ' s founder and ceo justin bailey said that even in the kickstarter campaigns he participated in at double fine , the backers who put the most money forward were generally the least disruptive to the development process .\npresident of the joseph garneau company , inc . , importers , died yesterday at his home in kingston n . j . , in his sixty - second year . he was engaged in the manufacture of biscuits and crackers . he was the inventor of the saltine cracker .\nwhat fig promises to its participants is that they will always remain in control of their intellectual property . neither the lead investors , the backers or the equity investors will be able to tell them what to do with their game .\nand yet more than $ 1 . 8 million dollars remains uncollected from that campaign alone , not to mention the others that followed . consortium is the third successful fig campaign to be unable to collect on all of its money .\nmore than that , running the platform will allow fig to tweak the look of the campaign page for each individual game , making sure that key elements like screenshots deliver maximum impact when a would - be buyer hits the page .\nthe reason for perpetuity , fig explained , is so there ' s upside for investors in the case of an acquisition \u2014 like what happened when oculus vr was purchased by facebook , cutting many kickstarter backers out of the profit .\nso what will be fig ' s financial agreement with , say , harmonix or obsidian ? and under what terms will investors be able to get a piece of those new titles ? bailey wasn ' t able to say yet .\nfig , founded by former double fine coo , justin bailey , lets developers raise cash through conventional crowdfunding , but , unlike kickstarter , it also gives users the chance to invest in projects and receive a cut of the sales .\nfig lets fans support games through rewards - based campaigns , where you don\u2019t get an ownership stake in exchange for giving money to a game developer . but it also allows fans to invest their own money in a particular game project .\ndespite that , double fine is opting for a different platform for its third crowdfunding effort , turning to new site fig to raise money for psychonauts 2 . speaking with urltoken last week , double fine founder tim schafer explained the switch .\nit seemed like we had hit a ceiling [ on kickstarter ] , a lot of games having trouble getting past a certain mark . with the investment portion of fig , there ' s a chance to go beyond that .\nthe town of newton celebrated the 100th anniversary of fig newtons april 10th , 1991 :\nthe 100th anniversary of a cookie may not be considered a milestone for the history books , but residents of newton believe the fig newton ' s first century is something to celebrate . newton is an all - american city , and the fig newton is an all - american cookie ,\nsaid linda plaut , the city ' s director of cultural affairs .\nwe ' re all proud of that .\n. . . the newton , as it was originally called , was created in 1891 at the kennedy biscuit works in cambridgeport , now known as cambridge , said mark gutsche , a nabisco spokesman .\nthe main reason fig is able to allow for the sale of equity is because of the passage of the jumpstart our business startups act , also known as the jobs act , signed into law by president barack obama in april of 2012 .\nsome examples of companies that may represent prospective fig clients include insurance companies specializing in personal or commercial insurance products , commercial finance companies that provide financial services to businesses , banks , brokerages , investment dealers , and asset and wealth management companies .\nfig burst on to the scene earlier this year with a fairly transparent vision for an open equity crowdfunding model . its first campaign , for a game called outer wilds , was only open to rewards - based backers and a small number of high net - worth , accredited investors . its third campaign , for the much anticipated psychonauts 2 , was the first to live up to fig ' s ultimate promise . everyone , regardless of income or net worth , was able to invest .\nfig is using regulation a + of the jobs act , which states that business can raise up to $ 50 million in capital from the general public online , to fund game development in exchange for publishing rights and providing the opportunity to invest .\nalthough fig previously allowed investment from accredited investors , that is , those on a minimum salary of $ 200 , 000 or with a net worth of at least $ 1 million , the new filing means anyone looking to invest can do so .\nin 2016 , fig hosted four of the year\u2019s 10 largest crowdfunded games and others including psychonauts 2 , wasteland 3 , jay and silent bob : chronic blunt punch , consortium : the tower , kingdoms and castles , make sail , and trackless .\na light , puffy round cracker made from wheat flour , vegetable shortening , salt , and yeast . it is a traditional eastern cracker used in oyster stews . the trenton cracker was first made in 1848 by adam and john exton , two english immigrants who created the item in the trenton , new jersey , bakery . they called it the\nexton oyster and butter cracker and wine scroll biscuit .\nwithin a short time more than thirty competitors were making imitations , including ezekial pullen , owner of the pullen cracker company in trenton . . . this company was later sold and in 1887 became the original trenton cracker .\nwhile it\u2019s taken us several months longer than we anticipated to get you these details , we felt it was time well spent ,\nbailey wrote on the official fig blog .\nour mission is to build a vibrant , sustainable game ecosystem of fans , investors and developers that will last for years to come . that means we need to make sure the terms we set now with our fig game shares and the [ psychonauts 2 share ] offering provide a solid foundation for the future .\nwe believe that fans , in addition to having the opportunity to participate in the rewards - only tiers , should also have the opportunity to buy shares and participate in the financial success of a title ,\nsaid fig ceo , justin bailey .\nof the two types of funding fig will allow , bailey says the reward - based component is a way of\nproving out a market , de - risking investment , getting investors more excited .\nif investors see fans supporting a project , they might be more willing to invest more on their side . and if fig ' s plans to allow average folks to invest in a game with the promise of a financial return , that too could increase the amount of funding a development might raise .\ntoasterettes , fig bars , butter thins , and graham crackers . . 09 / carton or $ 1 . 06 / dozen . these items were being sold in prominent new york city department stores ( macy ' s , bloomingdale ' s )\ndouble fine\u2019s ceo tim schafer will be part of fig , serving as one of the advisers who will help indie developers not only bring their game to market , but navigate the difficult waters of a successful crowdfunding campaign . other advisers include feargus urquhart of obsidian ( their pillars of eternity raised $ 3 . 9 million on kickstarter ) and brian fargo of inxile ( torment and wasteland 2 raised a total of $ 7 . 1 million ) . future games for these companies will seek funding through fig .\nas for the possibility that rock band 4 may still be ported to pc someday , harmonix said it\nmight try again in the future\nto make it happen , or\nfind another path .\nthe company added that it doesn ' t have the bandwidth to just bring back rock band network without steamworks .\nanimal crackers are actually a cookie , first produced as christmas tree ornaments in 1902 by the national biscuit company ( now nabisco ) . they are formed in the shapes of various circus animals and packed in a box decorated like a circus train . nabisco currently produces about 7 million animal cracker cookies per day .\ntownspeople here [ ritzville wa ] even like to say - - apocryphally , alas , according to the nabisco company - - that the ritz cracker was named for ritzville . ( a nabisco spokesman says\nritz\nwas chosen in the depression because of its\nluxurious , hight - class\nconnotation . )\nharmonix did acknowledge that it could have done a better job setting up the fig campaign ' s reward tiers , since\nthere was not as much community interest in some of them as we had expected , while others were snapped up within minutes .\nit probably doesn ' t hurt that fig founder justin bailey was previously double fine ' s coo , and left earlier this year to launch the new site . fig ' s big twist to the crowdfunding formula is that it allows a project ' s supporters to either back the project in the kickstarter - like fashion - - reaping copies of the game or t - shirts and the like as rewards - - or as an investor who would be entitled to a share of the game ' s eventual revenues .\nfederal judge roy shelbourne ruled today that any manufacturer is free to use the ballard and ballard company patent for oven - ready biscuits . shelbourne also held that the borden company , a rival in the sale of canned biscuits ready to pop into the oven for baking , was innocent of copying the label and package design of the ballard product . ballard and ballard , now owned by pillsbury mills , inc . , minneapolis , had sued the borden company and its west - coast distributer , ready - to - bake foods , inc . alledging infringement of patent and unfair - trade practices in copying its package . kraft foods , inc . , chicago , had intervened on the ballard side as its west - coast distributor . on the patent angle , judge shelbourne held the original patent , issued in 1931 , had expired after seventeen years and a new patent obtained in 1948 did not contain enough additional new ingredients or methods to make it valid . . .\na syndicate of new york and boston bankers has purchased 30 , 000 shares of the new johnson educator biscuit co . . . the johnson educator food co . , to succeed which johnson educator biscuit co . is being organized , was incorporated in 1902 in massachusetts . the company produces about 140 varieties of crackers .\ngame investing platform fig has had a slightly bumpy ride following the successful funding of psychonauts 2 earlier this year . it\u2019s been awaiting sec approval to collect and distribute the $ 1 , 874 , 500 pledged from selling investment shares in the game during the campaign .\nit seemed like we had hit a ceiling [ on kickstarter ] , a lot of games having trouble getting past a certain mark ,\nschafer said .\nwith the investment portion of fig , there ' s a chance to go beyond that .\nkevin smith ' s most famous creations , jay and silent bob , are getting their own game . at least they will if developer interabang ( super comboman ) can raise $ 400k on crowdfunding platform fig to finance jay and silent bob : chronic blunt punch .\nwe do not find evidence that nabisco did business with ritzville . we do , however , find a connection between nabisco and the martin milling company in cheney , wa . unfortunately , without specific reference to supplying flour for ritz crackers . if there ' s any connection between this town and ritz crackers , perhaps this is it :\nword mark fig newtons goods and services ic 030 . us 046 . g & s : bakery products - namely , biscuits . first use : 18910000 . first use in commerce : 18910000 mark drawing code ( 5 ) words , letters , and / or numbers in stylized form serial number 71551025 filing date march 2 , 1948 registration number 0588911 registration date april 27 , 1954 owner ( registrant ) national biscuit company corporation new jersey 449 west 14th street new york new york ( last listed owner ) nabisco , inc . corporation by change of name from new jersey 7 campus drive parsippany new jersey 070540311\nthere are of course , some separate qualifications to note . first , fig doesn\u2019t seem to have confirmed the status for game shares pledged for outer wilds or consortium : the tower . both games had far more revenue promised in game shares than in traditional crowdfunding pledges .\nthe studio realised early that the campaign was unlikely to reach its goal , so it announced that it had a\nradical\nplan to save the project . that was later revealed to be a campaign on fig , which allows both investments and standard crowdfunding pledges .\nthe game raised over $ 435 , 000 of its $ 400 , 000 goal on fig , with the funds planned to be used in developing the first - ever jay and silent bob video game , and themed digital and physical rewards for backers by early 2018 .\n[ m . barrows & company : new york ] enjoyed 27 printings december 1930 - - september 1952 . our earliest copy ( 6th printing 1937 ) does not offer a recipe for any cookies made with chocolate chips . massachusetts area newspapers c . 1939 confirm\ntoll house cookies\nwere sold in bakery departments of local grocery stores .\nnational biscuit company ' s ( now nabisco ) classic animal crackers were introduced to the american public in 1902 . according to nabisco sources , the first animal crackers were marketed as a seasonal item . the brighly - colored box ( not the cookies ) was promoted as a christmas tree ornament , thus explaining the string attached to the top .\nvicky burnage , business & operations officer for crossroads derbyshire said : \u201cwe\u2019re so excited to launch this new fundraising initiative with fig creative . they have been able to offer us so much more than just fundraising , and their skills have really benefited our charity in so many ways .\nthe new crowdfunding site fig , which launched today , is focused on helping indie game developers bring projects to fruition\u2013but it\u2019s offering a lot more to potential investors than just free games and t - shirts . it wants to give you the chance to invest in games directly for royalties ."]}
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giatec scientific inc . | facebook\nstructural health systems is giatec scientific ' s top competitor . structural health systems is headquartered in boston , massachusetts , and was founded in 2014 . structural health systems generates nan % the revenue of giatec scientific .\nwellmark electric is seen as one of giatec scientific ' s top competitors . wellmark electric ' s headquarters is in cambridge , ontario , and was founded in null . wellmark electric generates 7 , 806 % of giatec scientific ' s revenue .\ngiatec scientific has employees and is the second highest among it ' s top 10 competitors . the top 10 competitors average 58 .\nocm manufacturing of ottawa , a leading canadian contract electronics manufacturer , announced today that the company has signed an agreement with giatec scientific inc . , to manufacture giatec\u2019s smartrock\u2122 electronic concrete temperature monitoring device .\ngiatec scientific ' s revenue is the second highest among it ' s top 10 competitors . the top 10 competitors average $ 199 . 8k .\ngiatec scientific ' s top 2 competitors are structural health systems and wellmark electric . together they have raised over 2 . 7m between their estimated 97 employees .\ngiatec scientific inc . is a knowledge - based company that provides advanced concrete testing solutions to the construction industry . giatec offers novel methods and devices for the performance - based quality control of concrete and accurate condition assessment of concrete infrastructure .\nrecently , an ottawa start - up called giatec scientific inc . , developed a hand - held device that it says can detect areas of concrete deterioration using electrical resistance tests .\nottawa - based company , giatec scientific inc . , is revolutionizing the construction industry by bringing smart concrete testing technologies and real - time data collection to the forefront of every jobsite .\ngiatec scientific inc . is a knowledge - based company that provides integrated numerical and sensory tools for infrastructure owners and operators so that they can better evaluate the state of their assets and make informed decisions on their future .\ngeorge henning , president of ocm manufacturing , said that ocm is excited to be working with giatec on such an innovative product . \u201cwe specialize in the manufacture of electronics products that are often targeted at important niche or under - served markets . smartrock is an excellent case in point and we look forward to a long relationship with giatec scientific . \u201d\nhundreds of concrete structures have been designed and constructed more efficiently using giatec ' s smart iot solutions .\ndr . aali r . alizadeh , ceo of giatec scientific , said he was impressed with ocm manufacturing\u2019s capabilities and service from the outset . \u201cthe ocm team worked with us to ensure that they not only had a thorough understanding of our product , but that we had the most efficient manufacturing process for our needs . \u201d\ngiatec ' s worldwide dealer network supplies and supports our products throughout the world . please contact us for the authorized dealer in your country .\nobtain concrete humidity and temperature in real - time . giatec bluerock\u2122 is a rugged waterproof sensor for wireless that monitors relative humidity and temper . . .\nthe sensor , which giatec sells for $ 130 , ties to the rebar inside a concrete form . concrete is then poured into the form , sealing the sensor inside .\ngiatec offers a dynamic working environment for motivated and passionate individuals who are looking to be challenged . we value talent and intelligence , group spirit and diversity , creativity and idealism .\ngiatec ' s vision is to revolutionize the concrete industry by implementing smart technologies that monitor concrete properties and analyze data during design , production , delivery , placement , and service .\ngiatec leverages state - of - the - art mobile - based technologies that enable construction companies , consulting firms , and ready - mix producers to build smart cities of the future .\ngiatec offers a complete suite of smart concrete testing solutions for various applications in the wireless monitoring of concrete properties , accurate condition assessment of infrastructure , and durability - based quality control of concrete .\nthe system assesses diffusion and can help calculate how long it will take moisture to seep through the concrete . unlike current lab tests , which can take weeks , giatec\u2019s system gives a reading in just five seconds .\nwith customers and distributors in more than 70 countries , giatec is a global leader in iot applications in the construction industry . we work closely with our clients to ensure a successful implementation of smart testing technologies in their projects .\nwe strive to create knowledge and wisdom . our strength lies in our experts who have a robust understanding of the industry and solve engineering problems by using the most recent research and technological tools . giatec ' s mission is to :\nsmartrock\u2122 , a novel wireless sensor developed by giatec , can be utilized to monitor the temperature of concrete and calculate the real - time strength of concrete based on the maturity concept . learn more about the smartrock\u2122 concrete sensor here .\n2010 \u2013 giatec is established and starts offering iot solutions to the concrete industry . this same year the burj khalifa in dubai sets the new record for tallest structure built with reinforced concrete . it stands at an impressive 2 , 717 ft . tall .\nwhere : m ( t ) is the maturity index at age t ; t a is the average temperature during time interval \u2206t ; t 0 is the datum temperature . astm c1074 provides a standard procedure to find the datum temperature for a specific mix design . however , most of previous studies suggest a practical estimation of the datum temperature that is between 0 \u00b0c and - 10 \u00b0c . indeed , this is the temperature at which the hydration of cementitious paste stops ; hence the strength development of concrete ceases . unpublished results by giatec scientific inc . show that this temperature resides within an interval between 0 \u00b0c and - 5 \u00b0c dependent on the concrete mix design . <\ngiatec has also developed advanced non - destructive testing ( ndt ) technologies for the durability - based performance analysis of concrete materials and the accurate condition assessment of infrastructure . these products help engineers manage civil infrastructure by allowing them to schedule maintenance , rehabilitation and replacement operations more efficiently .\ntraditionally , construction firms have been able to accomplish much of what giatec is offering by running wires into the concrete and then using a reader to take measurements from inside the concrete . but wires can be a hassle as they are often pulled out accidentally or tripped over by construction workers .\nusing bluetooth technology , the sensor then communicates with giatec\u2019s ios or android app , sending various readings , including internal temperature as the concrete cools . the sensor battery lasts for about two months , more than long enough for companies to determine when the concrete is set and address any temperature problems .\nat giatec , our core values are creativity , passion , and integrity . we have created a solid company culture based on these values , which are integral to all of our activities , including hiring , r & d ; , engineering , production , marketing , sales , and technical support .\nalizadeh said he believes giatec will sell at least 16 , 000 of the tiny sensors next year . he plans to manufacture the devices in ottawa until order volumes hit at least 100 , 000 units annually , when he will need to look overseas . the company employs 12 people locally and is privately funded .\n\u201cwe haven\u2019t even put this on the website yet , \u201d said alizadeh , adding that on top of the city of ottawa , which uses five giatec sensors for every 15 metres of concrete poured in the new lrt tunnel , builders from as far away as chicago have already put his firm\u2019s sensors to work in construction .\n\u201cthe giatec smartrock device is the next wave in concrete maturity technology . this new and cutting edge concept puts quality control and quality assurance back into the hands of the concrete manufacturer and for the first - time ever , in the hands of the contractor . operating the smartrock sensor is intuitive and the confidence it provides is priceless . \u201d\ncombining wireless concrete sensors and mobile apps , giatec has developed smart iot - based technologies urltoken for real - time monitoring of concrete properties . this provides critical information to contractors so they can make efficient and informed decisions on the jobsite , ultimately saving time and money . ready - mix producers also leverage the smart concrete\u2122 cloud that gives them access to concrete performance data to optimize their mix designs .\ngatineau ' s wonders of sand festival adapts to move to city . . .\n20 photos from nathan ' s hot dog eating contest that will . . .\na young ottawa company has developed \u2014 and is getting solid reviews for \u2014 a loonie - size wireless sensor that can be buried deep in concrete and allows builders to monitor the condition of the concrete as it cures .\nto most people , concrete doesn\u2019t warrant a second thought . it\u2019s everywhere : basements , bridges , sidewalks , walls and planter boxes .\nit\u2019s been in use for thousands of years but , as it turns out , it\u2019s not as easy to work with as many would assume . in fact , it\u2019s incredibly finicky stuff .\nbut a young ottawa company has developed \u2014 and is getting solid reviews for \u2014 a loonie - size wireless sensor called smartrock that can be buried deep in concrete and allows builders to monitor the condition of the concrete as it cures .\nwhich started out with a handheld scanner that could determine the condition of concrete structures .\n\u201cwe\u2019ve shifted focus to our sensors . we see this huge potential to ramp up sales for sensors . \u201d\nbecause concrete cannot dissipate heat very quickly , alizadeh explained , \u201cthe internal temperature can go as high as 60 degrees celsius \u2026 if it goes beyond that level there is internal cracking ( and ) damage . \u201d\non top of that , it can be a crapshoot to determine when concrete is ready to be removed from its forms .\n\u201cif they open the formwork too early , the concrete cracks and collapses . if they open it too late , it\u2019s a financial burden , \u201d alizadeh said .\nwaiting too long gives the concrete time to stick to the forms , making them impossible to remove in a single piece . as a result , the forms have to be ripped off , which destroys the forms and can damage the concrete underneath .\nas concrete structures get bigger and are placed in unusual locations , including underneath the rideau canal , the need to ensure that the concrete is set properly and without any structural deficiencies is becoming critical for builders , meaning alizadeh\u2019s firm finds itself flooded with inquiries .\nthe introduction of the sensors in concrete is the first step to having truly \u201csmart concrete\u201d buildings in the near future , said alizadeh . as the sensors become more complex , they could one day send back other metrics such as structural deficiencies or even decay from within the walls or floors .\nwe encourage all readers to share their views on our articles and blog posts . we are committed to maintaining a lively but civil forum for discussion , so we ask you to avoid personal attacks , and please keep your comments relevant and respectful . if you encounter a comment that is abusive , click the\nx\nin the upper right corner of the comment box to report spam or abuse . we are using facebook commenting .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 strict / / en\nurltoken\nto learn more , watch the recorded webinar \u201c developing bluetooth smart applications with blue gecko modules .\nfor more information about the blue gecko bgm111 bluetooth smart module , and to download a starter kit , click here .\nin toronto , chunks of concrete seemed to be falling off the 60 - year - old gardiner expressway every week this summer .\nin montreal , many of the concrete structures that went up in the heady days before expo \u201867 are crumbling , including the turcot interchange and the aging mercier and champlain bridges .\nand just this week , it was announced that an inquiry into the deadly mall collapse in the northern ontario community of elliot lake last june is likely to begin in early 2013 .\nall over this country , structures that opened with great pomp and fanfare decades ago are becoming headaches and eyesores as they age and fall apart , potentially endangering the lives of the residents who\u2019ve come to rely on them .\nthose are the questions that structural engineers are asked every day . but it seems there are few clear answers .\nsamir chidiac , an expert on structural materials and a professor of civil engineering at mcmaster university in hamilton , ont . , says it\u2019s often a near - impossible task to try to determine the lifespan of a concrete structure , because there are simply so many factors to consider .\n\u201cin canada , we know there are two main things that damage concrete structures : we have freeze - thaw , and we have road salt , which leads to corrosion . these are the two main elements that lead to deterioration , \u201d he says .\nas every canadian who has ever driven over a pothole knows , water has a way of seeping into roadways and concrete . and when it does , it expands as it freezes , then shrinks again when it thaws , causing cracks .\nwater mixed with road salt can rust a bridge\u2019s rebars - - the reinforcing bars that strengthen the concrete \u2013 which then warp , causing more cracks .\nif not tended to in time , that salt and water will eventually make its way to the steel beams that hold the structure up , risking the kind of horrific collapse seen in laval , que . , when a 2006 overpass collapse killed five .\nit doesn\u2019t help that summer\u2019s high temperatures take their own toll on concrete . and increased vehicle traffic puts further weight on bridges , accelerating their demise .\nit\u2019s up to structural engineers to decide when a bridge or overpass has reached the end of its lifespan . and to do so , they turn to a number of technologies to evaluate how a structure\u2019s concrete is resisting all the forces against it .\nengineers can do core testing to extract a large cylinder sample of concrete and evaluate its residual strength , or to see whether salt is causing it to break up .\nbut because such tests destroy a small section of the structure , engineers prefer to do tests from the outside , using methods with such names as ground - penetrating radar , thermography , and pulse velocity tests . there\u2019s also impact - echo testing , which sometimes involves dragging chains across a structure to listen for hollow sounds and spot internal crumbling .\n\u201cthe technique isn\u2019t actually new . what\u2019s clever is the portable system they developed , \u201d says chidiac .\nall these tests can evaluate only local spots ; they can\u2019t assess the integrity of the structure as a whole . nor are they predictive : no one test can tell inspectors how much longer a structure can stand .\n\u201cso what we end up doing is using as many of these tests as possible to try to understand what\u2019s happening inside the structure , \u201d says chidiac . \u201cwe look at all the results in relation to each other .\n\u201csometimes they give us good information , sometimes they don\u2019t . that\u2019s why it\u2019s difficult for engineers to assess the structure in a conclusive way . \u201d\nso if it\u2019s so difficult to predict the lifespan of concrete , why do we keep using the stuff ? the simple answer : it\u2019s cheap and it works .\n\u201ccement and concrete are not going anywhere . they are still the most economical material , \u201d says chidiac . \u201cand they can be formed into any shape . concrete can also be made on site . that\u2019s why it\u2019s the number one construction material worldwide . \u201d\nengineers have experimented with other materials and polymers . a number of bridges have gone up in recent years made of frb , or fibre - reinforced plastic , for example . but such materials are very expensive , says chidiac , and come with their own problems .\nthe good news is that the technology is improving , thanks to the use of finer particles and the addition of supplementary materials that can strengthen it .\nbut nothing , he says , will stop the forces of nature from working to destroy concrete .\n\u201cthere\u2019s no such thing as foolproof material ; they are all engineered materials and that means they want to resort back to their original state , \u201d says chidiac . \u201cthe best approach is simply to assume that something is going to go wrong and mitigate that . \u201d\ncity crews are seen working on the gardiner expressway after pieces of concrete fell from the highway and hit a passing vehicle on june 25 , 2012 .\na chunk of concrete fell from a section of the gardiner expressway at bathurst street on wednesday , july 18 , 2012 . ( ctv / colin d ' mello )\ngrizzly hunters from eu granted permits to export from b . c . despite ban : report\nat least two u . s . children dead , one severely injured from self - inflicted gunshot wounds\ntoronto hits record close , while u . s . markets also gain ground ; loonie up\nbmw : tariffs mean higher prices in china for u . s . - made suvs\nwe are bringing long overdue change to a conservative industry by addressing the current challenges in concrete testing , analysis , design , and production .\nattract and retain talented and passionate employees , empowering them to develop diverse personal skills and thrive in their careers .\nsmartrock2\u2122 is a rugged waterproof wireless sensor that allows real - time temperature and maturity monitoring of concrete . the sensor is placed in the concrete formwork ( installed on the rebar ) before pouring . using the smartrock2\u2122 app you can view the temperature and resulting concrete strength in real - time .\neasily monitor the embedded sensor data wirelessly uisng the smartrock app on a smartphone or tablet .\nusing the astm c1074 standard for maturity - based strength , smartrock2\u2122 can accurately estimate the strength of concrete over time .\nsensor data is automatically shared and updated across your teams devices , ensuring everyone has the most updated results .\neasily monitor sensor data wirelessly using the smartrock app on a smartphone or tablet .\n\u201cthe smartrock2\u2122 has been friendly in establishing maturity curves for our wind turbine projects . while on - site , the wireless capabilities have made the process of data retrieval simpler , and the ease of use of the application has saved time where it counts . \u201d\n\u201cmonitoring of the real time strength using smartrocks has allowed us to advise airport personnel when to open a runway for use on a critical 56 hour closure . their ability to remain below the top slab elevation allows workmen to place and finish the concrete without disturbing the sensors . the software has been excellent in strength estimation . \u201d\n\u201cthe smartrock is extremely beneficial during the winter season . we find them particularly useful when building our bridge decks and drilled shafts . the sensor provides the ability to monitor temperature in real - time , and this is a key aspect for working during the colder months . the smartrock is easy to use , quick to install and collects data effectively . \u201d\n\u201cthe new cloud features on the smartrock2\u2122 application have made collaboration significantly easier . our team continuously connected and was up to date with real time information . the information can be shared in . pdf or . csv format outside of our team . the updates to the smartrock2\u2122 software have improved communication and supplemented information flow within and outside of our organization . \u201d\n\u201cthe smartrock has been a good investment in that it\u2019s extremely user friendly , convenient , and saves us time . i especially love that it\u2019s wireless , because now we don\u2019t have to go looking under blankets to find sensors or worry about making a physical connection . this alone saves us about an hour every time we record temperature . \u201d\nlabel the sensor with the tag indicating its location both on the sensor and in the mobile app .\nonce onsite , attach the smartrock2 sensor to the rebar by twisting the metal wires together . this will activate the sensor , measuring concrete temperature and strength .\nat any time , wirelessly connect to the smartrock2 sensor , and view the temperature and strength .\nthe hassle of connecting to wired data loggers are a thing of the past . with the wireless abilities of the smartrock2 sensor , any colleague with a smartphone can visit site and instantly share concrete sensor data with the team . full pdf reports generated in the app save significant time in the post - processing of data .\nwith the continous concrete temperature monitoring of the smartrock2 sensor , concrete strength and maturity is automatically calculated . this allows you to more efficiently schedule construction operations such as formwork removal , saving you time and money .\nmustafa salehi has more than ten years of experience in the design and development of electronic systems , devices and sensors for concrete testing . his previous industry experience includes analog and digital circuits design . he has extensive background in micro - controller / processor programming as well as cpld / fpga based system design . he has designed and developed several electronic instruments for testing and measuring corrosion in reinforced concrete structures .\njohn fielding is the regional director of business development for eastern and northern ontario at oce . john heads a team of business development managers responsible for industry and academic engagement , support for the rics , and oce program delivery . john has experience in the high tech industry with nortel , mitel and bookham technology . he held senior management positions dealing with strategic relationships and mergers and acquisitions ranging from less than 100 persons several billion dollar investments .\n245 menten place , suite 300 ( 2 , 427 . 91 mi ) ottawa , ontario k2h 9e8\nconcrete corrosion is responsible for up to 90 % of damage to reinforced concrete structures . read more to find out about new non - destructive technologies for corrosion detection .\nsmartrock2\u2122 is a rugged waterproof wireless sensor that allows real - time temperature and maturity monitoring of concrete . learn more at : urltoken\nbluerock\u2122 is a rugged waterproof sensor for wireless monitoring the relative humidity and temperature of concrete from fresh stage to hardened stage .\nthere is no denying that concrete and the technology surrounding it has come a long way since its discovery and development . from the great pyramids at giza to smart sensors for testing concrete temperature , maturity , etc . , we\u2019ve put together a list of notable events and discoveries in the history of concrete .\n6500bc \u2013 uae : the earliest recordings of concrete structures date back to 6500bc by the nabataea traders in regions of syria and jordan . they created concrete floors , housing structures , and underground cisterns .\n3000 bc \u2013 egypt and china : egyptians used mud mixed with straw to bind dried bricks . they also used gypsum mortars and mortars of lime in the pyramids . the great pyramids at giza used about 500 , 000 tons of mortar . a form of cement was also used to build the great wall of china around this time .\n600 bc \u2013 rome : although the ancient romans weren\u2019t the first to create concrete , they were first to utilize this material widespread . by 200 bc , the romans successfully implemented the use of concrete in the majority of their construction . they used a mixture of volcanic ash , lime , and seawater to form the mix . they then packed the mix into wooden forms , and once hardened , stacked the blocks like brick . after more than 2 , 000 years , roman concrete structures stand tall due to their ingredients colliding with earth\u2019s natural chemistry .\ntechnological milestones : during the middle ages , concrete technology crept backward . after the fall of the roman empire in 476 ad , the technique for making pozzolan cement was lost until the discovery of manuscripts describing it was found in 1414 . this rekindled interest in building with concrete .\n1793 \u2013 it wasn\u2019t until 1793 that the technology took a big leap forward when john smeaton discovered a more modern method for producing hydraulic lime for cement . he used limestone containing clay that was fired until it turned into clinker , which was then ground into powder . he used this material in the historic rebuilding of the eddystone lighthouse in cornwall , england .\n1824 \u2013 joseph aspdin invented portland cement by burning finely ground chalk and clay until the carbon dioxide was removed . aspdin named the cement after the high - quality building stones quarried in portland , england .\n19th century \u2013 concrete was used mainly for industrial buildings . the first widespread use of portland cement in home construction was in england and france between 1850 and 1880 by francois coignet , who added steel rods to prevent exterior walls from spreading .\n1830 \u2013 lime and hydraulic cement is produced for the first time in canada .\n1854 - the first home constructed using reinforced concrete was built in england by william wilkinson . the first reinforced concrete home in the u . s . was built in 1875 by william ward . this is said to be the start of what is now a $ 35 billion industry in america .\n1891 \u2013 george bartholomew poured the first concrete street in the u . s . , and it still exists today . the concrete used for this street tested at about 8 , 000 psi , which is about twice the strength of modern concrete used today .\n1902 \u2013 august perret designed and built an apartment building in paris using steel - reinforced concrete for the columns , beams , and floor slabs . concrete became more socially acceptable as the building featured an elegant fa\u00e7ade .\n1904 \u2013 the first concrete high - rise building , the ingalls building , was constructed in cincinnati , ohio . it stands 16 stories tall .\n1913 \u2013 the first ready - mix load was delivered in baltimore , maryland . four years later , the national bureau of standards and the american society for testing and materials ( astm international ) established a standard formula for portland cement .\n1930 \u2013 air entraining agents were developed that greatly increased concrete\u2019s resistance to freezing and improved its workability . it was an important development in improving the durability of modern concrete . air entrainment is the use of agents that , when added to concrete during mixing , create many air bubbles that are extremely small and closely spaced , and most of them remain in the hardened concrete .\n1936 \u2013 first large concrete dams , the hoover dam and the grand coulee dam were built and still exist today .\n1967 \u2013 the assembly hall , the first concrete domed sport structure , was constructed at the university of illinois .\n1970 \u2013 fiber reinforced concrete was introduced . fibrous material increases the concrete\u2019s structural integrity . fibers can be made from polypropylene , nylon , steel , or blends of different materials . methods have also been developed to make use of recycled tires to create fiber reinforced concrete .\n1985 \u2013 union plaza in seattle , washington was constructed using the \u201chighest strength\u201d concrete .\n1990 \u2013 a new height record was set by 311s wacker drive in chicago . the reinforced concrete building stands at 920 ft .\n1999 \u2013 polished concrete is introduced to the united states by htc . although the bellagio in las vegas is the first installation in the united states to see the polished concrete , its popularity quickly soared due to its pleasing aesthetics . today it is used in everything from stores to homes including floors and pieces of furniture .\n2000 \u2013 the first standards and certification program for sustainable construction called leed is launched by the united states green building council . this sparked a new push toward green building and brought on new criteria for evaluating building materials and their performance .\n2003 \u2013 the solaire , the first green residential high - rise building in the united states is built just blocks away from ground zero and sets new standards with new york building agencies .\n2004 \u2013 creators add special fibers created by hungarian architect aron losonczi that transmit light in concrete to create translucent concrete .\n2016 \u2013 the world\u2019s first fully functional 3d printed building , the office of the future , is completed and celebrates its grand opening in dubai .\nas technology evolves , it ' s no secret that concrete will continue its evolution . what will we see in the next 10 , 50 , or 100 years ?\ndon\u2019t miss a monthly issue of the concrete hub newsletter , sign - up below .\nsuch approaches to compressive strength evaluation may cause concrete contractors to make conservative decisions , face more complicated technical problem ( e . g . delay in formwork stripping , and unnecessary long - term curing and surface protection ) , and spend more financial resources .\nthis technical article describes how the maturity curve is developed , and how it is applied for on - site estimation of the compressive strength of concrete .\nmaturity method is a relatively simple approach for estimating the in - place compressive strength of concrete , specifically at early ages less than 14 days . once the maturity curve is developed in the laboratory for a specific project , it can be used for on - site estimation of compressive strength of concrete in real - time .\nthe maturity method is governed by the fundamental assumption that a given concrete mix design poured during course of a specific project has the same compressive strength when it has the same \u201cmaturity index\u201d . it means that a given concrete mix design , for example , may reach the same compressive strength after 7 days of curing at 10 \u00b0c when it is cured at 25 \u00b0c for 3 days .\nthe maturity method based on the astm c1074 is the most commonly used method to estimate the in - situ strength of concrete . astm c1074 provides two maturity functions : 1 ) nurse - saul function ; and 2 ) arrhenius function . based on the nurse - saul method , there is a linear relationship between the maturity and the temperature in real time . the underlying assumption is that the strength development in concrete is a linear function of hydration temperature . equation 1 shows the relationship between maturity and hydration temperature history .\nm ( t ) = \u2211 [ ( t a - t 0 ) x\u2206t ] , eq . 1\nthe second approach is the arrhenius function that assumes there is an exponential relationship between the compressive strength and hydration temperature . the maturity index is defined in form of an equivalent age at a reference temperature . it means the actual age should be normalized to the reference temperature in order to estimate the compressive strength . this function needs a value of activation energy that can be determined as the procedure detailed in astm c1074 .\nas detailed in astm c1074 , there is a step - by - step guide for developing the maturity curve , and for estimating the compressive strength . these steps are described as follows .\nthe maturity - strength curve represents the relationship between maturity index and compressive strength for a specific concrete mix design , adopted in the laboratory . to do so , adequate concrete cylindrical specimens should be casted , and then stored in the semi - adiabatic condition for curing . certain number of concrete cylinders ( i . e . at least two concrete specimens ) should be equipped by embedded temperature sensors for recording the hydration temperature history . the compressive strength of concrete is measured at ages of 1 , 3 , 7 , 14 and 28 days .\nthe maturity index is calculated at strength testing times using equation 1 . then the best curve will be fitted for the strength data versus maturity index data . it should be noted that it is important to test the concrete mix design that will be the same as that used in the construction project . any deviations from the original mix design ( such as water to cement ratio , cement content , etc . ) will reduce the accuracy of the maturity method to estimate the compressive strength .\nonce the maturity \u2013 strength curve is developed , it can be used to estimate the in - place concrete strength using the hydration temperature history . to do so , the temperature history of the concrete elements should be recorded after pouring using embedded sensors at the locations that are generally critical in term of exposure conditions , curing and structural requirement . routine quality control tests should be performed to ensure the accuracy of the maturity \u2013 strength curve . these controls minimize any error in the estimation of in - place strength due to inherent limitations of the maturity method .\nin - place concrete is not representative of the concrete used to develop the calibration in the lab . this can be because of changes in materials , water to cement ration , air content , batching method , etc ;\nusing a datum temperature ( for the nurse - saul function ) that is not representative of the concrete mixture can result in incorrect estimation of strength .\nseveral maturity devices have been developed that can measure the hydration temperature of concrete in real time . most of these devices such as flir intellirock , command center , and concure idrop can calculate maturity index and predict the compressive strength if the maturity \u2013 strength curve , datum temperature and any required information are developed . most of these devices include a temperature sensor embedded into the concrete elements that is plugged in the data logger via an electrical cable . alternatively , a simple thermocouple could be embedded in concrete for temperature monitoring using a connected data logger . the data should then be extracted and used to calculate the maturing index and use it to estimate the concrete strength from the maturity curve .\nuse our directories of canadian companies to find suppliers , research competitors , check a company ' s federal corporation status and more . search or browse the directories or register your own company .\none search to find federally incorporated businesses and businesses registered in nova scotia , ontario and quebec .\nlook up federal corporations by corporate name , corporation number , or business number ( bn ) .\nlists of companies that import goods into canada , sorted by product , by city or by country of origin .\nlogin error when trying to access an account ( e . g . my service canada account )\nwe ' ve detected that javascript is disabled in your browser . would you like to proceed to legacy twitter ?\n# iot solutions for the # concrete industry . smart concrete testing technologies , devices , and sensors for sustainable and durable infrastructure .\nsafe , strong and resilient communities are made possible by building codes that require durable , resilient and non - combustible materials like concrete .\n, many tomlinson employees continue to support several initiatives in the city . read more :\npcl achieves new operational efficiencies with smartrock2 | see how pcl introduced time - and money - saving efficiencies through leading technologies .\nconcrete temperature monitoring and strength testing is still important even in warm , predictable weather . ensure safety and quality on the jobsite with concrete smart sensors :\nis one of the leading materials used for underwater structures , outperforming both steel and wood for underwater construction .\nall the results obtained from icor\u2122 have shown consistent results compared with other ndt methods . the app is very user - friendly , providing me very clear and useful information on - site , which allows me to perform time effective measurements .\nquakewrap inc . , united states\nthe building industry is indeed addicted to concrete , but it\u2019s a healthy addiction .\nawesome post by bill palmer rebutting the misconceptions that concrete is bad for our planet .\nis defined as the \u201cdestruction of metal by chemical , electrochemical , and electrolytic reactions within its environment . \u201d it typically forms as the concrete ages . read more :\ntwitter may be over capacity or experiencing a momentary hiccup . try again or visit twitter status for more information .\nyou can add location information to your tweets , such as your city or precise location , from the web and via third - 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", "topic": 0}], "title": "arc welding", "paragraphs": ["shielded metal arc welding . gas metal arc welding . flux\u2011cored arc welding . electrogas welding . submerged arc welding .\norbital welding | pipe welding | narrow groove welding | arc machines , inc .\nin arc welding , the dilution generally increased with increase in welding current and welding speed .\narc welding : arc welding is joining or cutting metals by generating heat from electric arc that extends between the welding electrode and the electrode placed on the equipment being welded .\nfigure 3 : submerged arc welding with a hopper leading three arc nozzles . ( source : wikipedia )\nrobotworx offers both new and used arc welding and pulsed arc welding robot application options . the used arc welding robots have been completely reconditioned and are sold at a reduced price . regardless if you buy a new or reconditioned arc welding robot , there are many benefits of arc welding automation over manual welders .\nproblems with manual welding : weld joint quality . productivity . arc time = ( time arc is on ) divided by ( hours worked ) - also called \u201carc - on time\u201d . manual welding arc time = 20 % . machine welding arc time ~ 50 % .\nelectric arc welding equipment . ( find out more about the potential effects on pacemakers following the use of arc welding equipment ) .\ngage invented plasma arc welding in 1957 . this process uses a constricted arc or an arc through an orifice , which creates an arc plasma that has a higher temperature than the tungsten arc . it is also used for metal spraying and for cutting .\nif your amperage is too low , your electrode will be especially sticky when striking an arc , your arc will keep going out while maintaining the correct arc length or the arc will stutter .\nthere are many variations of solid - state welding , including ultrasonic welding , explosion welding , friction welding ( including friction stir welding ) , magnetic pulse welding , co - extrusion welding , cold welding , diffusion bonding , exothermic welding , high - frequency welding , hot pressure welding , induction welding , and roll welding .\nglobal arc welding robot market to grow at 6 . 65 percent cagr through 2022\nnewest power supplies and weld heads | orbital welding | arc machines , inc .\nmodel 217 wdr | new product | orbital welding | arc machines , inc .\nin addition to arc welding , there are a number of other welding methods that we\u2019ll quickly through below .\nthis weld is a result of too little current . if you\u2019re welding with amperage set too low , your electrode will be especially sticky when striking an arc , the arc will keep going out while maintaining the correct arc length or the arc will stutter .\nin just about every industry , big or little , welding is used as a principal means of the fabrication and repair processes for practically any application . robotic welding includes processes like arc welding , mig welding , tig welding , laser welding and spot welding .\ndifferent hazards occur before welding commences , during welding and sometimes after welding has finished .\n\u2022 submerged arc welding : in this welding process , the arc is sparked and maintained under a blanket of granulated flux which is laid on the weld joint before the arc strikes the joint . follow the figure to understand it further .\nthe james f . lincoln arc welding foundation is a non - profit organization in the united states dedicated to disseminating arc welding information and educating students of all levels on the art and science of arc welding . whether you\u2019re a high school or post - secondary student , instructor or welding professional , continual education plays an essential role in professional development and elevating the skill of arc welding .\na wide range of filter glasses for welding helmets , screens and goggles are available for both gas and arc welding . one of the most common ways a welder can catch arc eye is by initiating the arc before having the welding helmet in place over the eyes .\na rotor - generator type arc welding machine must have a power ground on the machine .\nused mostly on ferrous steel and nickel - based alloys , submerged arc welding is a rather common arc welding technique due to its minimal emissions of welding fumes and arc lights , making it safer than most welding processes . saw results in deep weld penetration , and involves minimal preparation , making it a quick and efficient form of welding .\nwelding jacket : welding jackets that are flame retardant protect against burn and other injury associated with electric arc flash and fire .\ndifferent welding materials have different arc welding safety standards as issued by osha . check the label of all materials before using .\nlocal exhaust : mechanical device that captures welding fumes near or at the arc . the device removes the fumes or contaminants . specific types of arc welding safety ventilation options are described here .\narc welding utilizes an electric arc between an electrode and a metal base using either consumable or non - consumable electrodes . an arc welding robot uses a process which applies intense heat to metal at a joint , causing the metal to melt and intermix .\ndon ' t waste any more time , robotworx is ready to find you the perfect arc welding automation system . we have over 25 years of experience , especially with arc welding automation . we have many different new and used arc welding robots and workcells in stock ready for integration .\nour range of programmable pulsed arc power supplies are linear - based precision arc - welding units capable of producing repeatable and accurate current pulses , ideal for welding coils , terminals and coated wires .\nconsumable \u2013 consumed during welding process . source of filler metal in arc welding . nonconsumable \u2013 not consumed during welding process . filler metal must be added separately .\nthe present invention relates to a consumable multiple electrode arc welding method for welding by feeding two or more wires in a torch and , in particular , to a welding control method for controlling the welding of a welding termination part .\nfig . 2 is a view of the embodiment 1 of a consumable electrode arc welding method , showing a stage where its welding operation reaches a welding termination position .\n29 . 5 electrodes in arc welding are divided into two categories . name and define the two types\nfire and explosions the welding arc creates extreme temperatures , and may pose a significant fire and explosions hazard if safe practices are not followed . while the welding arc may reach temperatures of 10 , 000 degrees fahrenheit , the real danger is not from the arc itself , but rather the intense near the arc and the heat , sparks and spatter created by the arc . this spatter can reach up to 35 feet away from the welding space .\nlooking directly at a welding arc even for a short time causes arc eye where the uv from the arc burns the cornea . expect to be awake all night with the sensation that someone is sticking pins in your eye . also warn others in the area not to look at the arc and keep the welding area screened from public view .\nthe tig welding processes , like all others , generates noise , although it tends to be the quietest of the major arc welding processes .\nedmund davy of england is credited with the discovery of acetylene in 1836 . the production of an arc between two carbon electrodes using a battery is credited to sir humphry davy in 1800 . in the mid - nineteenth century , the electric generator was invented and arc lighting became popular . during the late 1800s , gas welding and cutting was developed . arc welding with the carbon arc and metal arc was developed and resistance welding became a practical joining process .\ngas shielded arc welding processes use a blanket of a gas , instead of flux , to provide insulation to the arc against the ambient environment . they are used extensively in shipyards to welding the comparatively lighter structures .\nordinary household voltage ( 115 v ) is higher than the output voltage of a conventional arc welding machine .\ninhalation exposure of gas - metal arc stainless steel welding fume increased atherosclerotic lesions in apolipoprotein e knockout mice .\nthe foregoing description is the description of the example corresponding to the welding control method for controlling the welding of the consumable multiple electrode arc welding termination portion according to the present embodiment .\nthe wrong and right ways to carry out arc welding processes are shown schematically in the figure at the end of this page . regarding safe welding practices , the principal hazards are associated with electric shock and arc radiation .\nfig . 1 is a view of an embodiment 1 of a consumable electrode arc welding method , showing a stage before reaching a welding termination position .\nfig . 3 is a view of the embodiment 1 of a consumable electrode arc welding method , showing a first stage of a method for controlling the welding of a welding termination portion .\nfig . 4 is a view of the embodiment 1 of a consumable electrode arc welding method , showing a second stage of a method for controlling the welding of a welding termination portion .\n5 . a consumable electrode arc welding method as set forth in claim 4 , wherein , in the second and third steps , a crater processing welding for filling in a crater formed in a welding termination portion is executed under the welding termination time welding condition .\nthus , conventionally , for example , in a tandem welding method which is one of consumable multiple electrode arc welding methods , there has been proposed a welding operation to be executed in the welding termination portion for filling such crater in . for instance , according to the jp - a - 2002 - 361413 publication , there is disclosed a method in which , when a welding operation reaches a welding termination position , after the arc generation of a consumable electrode preceding in the welding proceeding direction is terminated , while keeping the arc generation of a consumable electrode following in the welding proceeding direction , the welding operation in the welding proceeding direction is continued for welding the welding termination portion . also , in the jp - a - 2002 - 361414 publication , when a welding operation reaches a welding termination position , after the arc generation of a consumable electrode following in a welding proceeding direction is terminated , while keeping the arc generation of a consumable electrode preceding in the welding proceeding direction , the torch is moved back in the opposite direction to the welding preceding direction for welding .\narc welding tends to be used for thick metal at high amps , so the light generated by the arc is very bright . any exposed skin will become sunburned quickly so overalls and welding gauntlets ( gloves ) are a must .\n4 . a consumable electrode arc welding method as set forth in claim 1 , wherein , in the second and third steps , using the wire specified in the torch , welding is executed under a welding termination time welding condition different from a welding condition used until then .\n- radiation is only generated while the arc is generated and the amount emitted generally increases as the welding current increases .\n1881 : at the first international exposition of electricity in paris , the russian nikolai benardos was the first to present the arc welding method by creating an arc between a coal electrode and a workpiece .\nh . m . hobart and p . k . devers were doing similar work but using atmospheres of argon and helium . in their patents applied for in 1926 , arc welding utilizing gas supplied around the arc was a forerunner of the gas tungsten arc welding process . they also showed welding with a concentric nozzle and with the electrode being fed as a wire through the nozzle . this was the forerunner of the gas metal arc welding process . these processes were developed much later .\npersonal protective equipment ( ppe ) helps keep welding operators free from injury , such as burns \u2013 the most common welding injury \u2013 and exposure to arc rays .\nas a consumable electrode arc welding method for welding by feeding a wire in a torch , conventionally , there has been used a consumable single electrode arc welding method for welding by feeding a single wire in a torch . also , recently , there has been also used a consumable multiple electrode arc welding method for welding by feeding two or more wires in a torch . especially , in recent years , the consumable multiple electrode arc welding method has been applied to an automatic can manufacturing process , that is , because of its high deposition metal welding , it has been used as one of production efficiency enhancing means . here , the term \u201chigh deposition metal welding\u201d means the welding that forms molten deposition metal with high efficiency .\nwhen welding inside vessels made of reflective metal or alloy , for example , aluminium or stainless steel , the problems presented by glare and uv radiation can intensify . the risk of getting arc burns to the skin or ' arc eye ' or arc flash due to reflected radiation increases .\nthanks to their slim arm and hollow wrist design , fanuc arc welding robots can access the narrowest of spaces and are capable of handling extremely high payloads . fanuc\u2019s robots are the product of years of experience in robotics and arc welding . they are suitable for a wide range of industrial arc welding applications such as laser welding , soldering and cutting . different models are available to meet a variety of demands and all come with a variety of tools to increase their versatility and help make your arc welding processes safer and more efficient .\nthe main hazards from mig welding are electrical , arc radiation , and welding fumes . other hazards include inert gas , noise , heat , and fire . welding fumes include both gaseous and particulate types .\nkhrenov also found ways to enhance gas - pressure welding , plasma - arc cutting and cold welding . beyond his research and new welding technology developments , he also taught at three other universities besides etu .\nit is an important arc welding safety consideration that the machines be connected to the proper phase and have the same polarity .\nparticulate fume is mostly formed from vapourisation of the welding consumable in processes where the consumable is transferred across an electric arc .\narc welding involves the use of a power supply and electrodes in order to form a welding arc between the electrode and the material being welded ( usually metal ) , in order to melt the materials , allowing them to cool and fuse together . this method is probably the most popular type of welding process since it includes many of the most popular types of welding , such as mig , tig , and stick welding . arc welding is divided into consumable and non - consumable electrode methods .\nin view of the above , it is an object of the invention to provide a welding method which can prevent the occurrence of the wire deposited states of all welding wires in the welding termination time in the consumable multiple electrode arc welding method .\narc shielding is an important aspect of all arc welding processes . in order to prevent oxidation the fused metal , the arc is shielded from the ambient air , and contact with oxygen and water vapour are cut off . the two mostly used shielding techniques used by shipyards are as follows :\n202 , 205 : step of setting a welding termination time welding condition different from a normal welding condition used until then .\n302 , 305 : step of setting a welding termination time welding condition different from a normal welding condition used until then .\ncumulative damage risks all of the most common types of welding ( shielded metal - arc or stick welding , gas metal - arc welding , and oxyacetylene welding ) produce potentially harmful ultraviolet , infrared , and visible spectrum radiation . damage from ultraviolet light can occur very quickly . normally absorbed in the cornea and lens of the eye , ultraviolet radiation ( uvr ) often causes arc eye or arc flash , a very painful but seldom permanent injury that is characterized by eye swelling , tearing , and pain .\nin 1953 , lyubavskii and novoshilov announced the use of welding with consumable electrodes in an atmosphere of co2 gas . the co2 welding process immediately gained favor since it utilized equipment developed for inert gas metal arc welding , but could now be used for economically welding steels . the co2 arc is a hot arc and the larger electrode wires required fairly high currents . the process became widely used with the introduction of smaller - diameter electrode wires and refined power supplies . this development was the short - circuit arc variation which was known as micro - wire\u00ae , short - arc , and dip transfer welding , all of which appeared late in 1958 and early in 1959 . this variation allowed all - position welding on thin materials and soon became the most popular of the gas metal arc welding process variations .\nshielded metal arc welding ( smaw ) , also known as manual metal arc ( mma ) welding , flux shielded arc welding or informally as stick welding , is a manual arc welding process that uses a consumable electrode coated in flux to lay the weld . an electric current , in the form of either alternating current or direct current from a welding power supply , is used to form an electric arc between the electrode and the metals to be joined . as the weld is laid , the flux coating of the electrode disintegrates , giving off vapors that serve as a shielding gas and providing a layer of slag , both of which protect the weld area from atmospheric contamination .\nweld overlay can be produced with a number of arc welding processes . manual metal arc ( mma ) welding , submerged arc welding ( saw ) both with wire and strip , metal inert / active gas ( mig / mag ) welding , and tungsten inert gas ( tig ) welding ( hot wire and cold wire ) processes are commonly employed . improved process control has been achieved in new generation mig welding equipments through digital control giving the benefits of reduced heat input , stable arc , uniform weld profile and a spatter free welding . there are electronically controlled short - circuit mig welding process variants as well as high - deposition tig welding variants giving the benefits of high - deposition rate and good control on dilution .\nmeanwhile , resistance welding processes were developed , including spot welding , seam welding , projection welding and flash butt welding . elihu thompson originated resistance welding . his patents were dated 1885 - 1900 . in 1903 , a german named goldschmidt invented thermite welding that was first used to weld railroad rails .\nshield arc electrodes produce welds that are more resistant to corrosion than the parent metal .\ni usedb to get a lot of arc flash reflected off my manly chest . .\narc welding fuses parts permanently together by using a power supply to generate an electric arc between an electrode mounted in a torch and a metal . this arc is an electric current flowing between two electrodes through an ionized column of gas is able to produce a heat intense enough to melt the metal .\ndeveloped in 1881 by nikolay benardos and stanislaw olszewski , carbon arc welding is the first arc welding process ever invented but is hardly used today as it has been replaced by more efficient and less dangerous processes such as twin carbon arc welding . the process welds metals together by heating them with a non - consumable carbon electrode , heating them to temperatures in excess of 3000 degrees celsius .\narc welding safety precautions should be taken to see that all machines are of the same polarity when connected to a common weldment .\nfloors : concrete or fire resistant materials . an arc welding safety tip is to fill any cracks to prevent collection of sparks .\nburns to the skin and eyes due to exposure to arc radiation may not become apparent until some time after welding has ceased .\na substance that prevents formation of oxides and other contaminants in welding , or dissolves them and facilitates removal . provides protective atmosphere for welding . stabilizes arc . reduces spattering .\nalso , in these consumable electrode arc welding methods , it is generally known that a weld bead recess called a crater is formed in the welding termination part , which makes it necessary to weld the welding termination part further for filling the crater in . to fill the crater in , in the consumable single electrode arc welding method for welding by feeding a single wire in a torch , the welding termination portion is welded by stopping the torch for a given time at the welding termination position while discharging an arc of a given condition to thereby fill the crater in . on the other hand , in the consumable multiple electrode arc welding method for welding by feeding two or more wires , due to the high molten metal welding thereof , a crater tends to be larger than in the consumable single electrode arc welding method . because of this , simply by stopping the torch for a given time at the welding termination position for welding the crater , the crater cannot be filled in sufficiently .\nthe welding electrode holders must be connected to machines with flexible cables for welding application .\ngtaw is most commonly used to weld thin sections of stainless steel and non - ferrous metals such as aluminum , magnesium , and copper alloys . the process grants the operator greater control over the weld than competing processes such as shielded metal arc welding and gas metal arc welding , allowing for stronger , higher quality welds . however , gtaw is comparatively more complex and difficult to master , and furthermore , it is significantly slower than most other welding techniques . a related process , plasma arc welding , uses a slightly different welding torch to create a more focused welding arc and as a result is often automated .\nrobotic arc welders are more consistent throughout the weld and provide impeccable repeatability , providing higher quality welds . robots can also save workers from health hazards by limiting exposure to fumes and decreasing risk of arc burn . robot welding decreases cycle times and enhances efficiency . the return on investment ( roi ) is worth every penny spent on an arc welding robot .\nmacgregor welding systems offers micro arc welding power supplies , specifically designed for high - accuracy , solder - free , zero - contact joining , often replacing solder and crimping techniques .\nchanging the angle of the electrode relative to the work may help to stabilize the arc .\nlearn the five basic elements of stick welding technique to significantly improve your stick welding results .\ndirect - current ( dc ) power supplies can be constant - voltage ( cv ) or constant - current ( cc ) . cv equipment , typically used for semiautomatic and wire - fed processes like gas metal arc welding ( gmaw ) or flux - cored arc welding ( fcaw ) , provides a consistent preset voltage . presetting the weld voltage on a cv power supply will maintain a constant arc length , because arc length is directly related to weld voltage .\nslag is the residue left over after the parent metals and the electrode metal has fused . it forms a layer over the arc and the welded joint , protecting it from oxidation . the presence of slag stabilises the arc , providing a better weld quality . there are three main slag shielded arc welding processes used in shipyards :\nthis process involves applying force to adjacent surfaces and then applying an electric current near and upon the surfaces , generating intense heat . there are many variations of this technique , namely spot welding , seam welding , butt welding , flash welding , projection welding , and upset welding .\nour mission is to foster the technical and artistic advancement of the arc welding profession by inspiring and empowering the global welding community to enhance its welding process skills via competition , educational opportunities and a personal dedication to the pursuit of excellence .\nbare electrodes produce brittle welds . shielded arc electrodes must be used if ductile welds are required .\nother equipment in shop may draw down voltage that is needed to initiate arc and for weld .\nbeing a flux shielded process it is possible to arc weld in a strong breeze , so extraction can be added close to the welding area .\nwelding machine operators : employees operating welding equipment should be restricted to authorized and properly trained employees .\nif an electrode is consumable , the tip melts under the heat of the arc and molten droplets are detached and transported to the work through the arc column . any arc welding system in which the electrode is melted off to become part of the weld is described as metal - arc . in carbon or tungsten ( tig ) welding there are no molten droplets to be forced across the gap and onto the work . filler metal is melted into the joint from a separate rod or wire .\nauto - darkening helmets are very useful for arc welding - with fixed shade helmets is difficult to judge where the end of the rod will first make contact with the work . a shade between around 10 and 12 would be suitable for arc .\n29 . 25 distortion ( warping ) is a serious problem in fusion welding , particularly arc welding . what are some of the techniques that can be used to reduce the incidence and extent of distortion\nthese responses are the eyes ' protective mechanisms to prevent excessive light from focusing on the retina . during arc welding , eye exposure to intense visible light is prevented mostly by a welder ' s helmet . however , welders can sustain retinal damage if they carelessly view an arc . at no time should anyone look at an arc without eye protection .\nnext , description will be given below of a welding controlling method for controlling the welding of the consumable multiple electrode arc welding termination portion according to an embodiment 2 with reference to fig . 6 . by the way , the present embodiment , in connection with a series of operations to be executed for welding the consumable multiple electrode arc welding termination portion shown in figs . 1 to 4 in the embodiment 1 , shows an example of a different welding control method from the welding control method which has been described previously with reference to fig . 5\nchandel rs ( 1998 ) the effect of process variables on the flux consumption in submerged arc welding . mater manuf process 13 ( 2 ) : 181\u2013188\nlung tumor production and tissue metal distribution after exposure to manual metal arc - stainless steel welding fume in a / j and c57bl / 6j mice .\npurpose built for arc welding applications , arc mate series robots are the product of years of experience in robotics and welding . with payloads of up to 20 kg and reaches up to 2 . 0 m , this series is suitable for a wide range of arc welding , laser welding , soldering and cutting applications . different models are available to meet a wide variety of demands and , whatever the model , come with a variety of tools to increase their versatility and help make your processes more efficient .\nthe arc itself is a very complex phenomenon . in - depth understanding of the physics of the arc is of little value to the welder , but some knowledge of its general characteristics can be useful .\ngma - ss gas metal arc - stainless steel , pm particulate matter , mca 3 - methylcholanthrene .\ngma - ss gas metal arc - stainless steel , pm particulate matter , mca 3 - methylcholanthrene .\nrobotworx carries new or used arc welding robots from name brand manufacturers like fanuc , motoman , abb , and kuka . large and small businesses can have huge benefits from automating this part of your process . robotworx also offers customized or pre - engineered arc welding cells that are great for any weld application .\nevery welding tool and all materials are labeled with arc welding safety guidelines . these are available on what is called a msds sheet ( check website of manufacturer ) . each msds will contain information on :\nand , according to the invention , a welding operation using a specified wire in one torch is performed under a welding termination time welding condition different from the welding condition that has been used so far .\nhexavalent chromium content in stainless steel welding fumes is dependent on the welding process and shield gas type .\n\u2022 shielded metal arc welding : the filler metal of most electrodes used in the shipbuilding industry is mild steel . mild steel drawn in form of rods are coated with a mixture of mineral oxides , fluorides , silicates , hydrocarbons , and a liquefied binder which binds them together to form a solid envelope around the fuller metal . this coating forms the slag , stabilises the arc and prevents oxidation of the joint . shielded metal arc welding is used in the fabrication of panels , grillages , tank units , etc . they are used in manual arc welding processes , and can help achieve welding at different positions , namely :\ntsai hl , tarng ys , tseng cm ( 1996 ) optimization of submerged arc welding process parameters in hardfacing . int j adv manuf technol l2 : 402\u2013406\ntarng ys , yang wh ( 1998 ) application of the taguchi method to the optimization of the submerged arc welding process . mater manuf process 13 : 455\u2013467\nthis article gives guidelines on health and safety considerations when arc welding to ensure safe practice and prevent accidents . the hazards associated with this process are highlighted .\nthe best protection for avoiding radiation damage to the eyes is to never look at a welding arc without proper eye protection , however tempting that may be .\npower - generating equipment , arc welding equipment and powerful magnets : such as found in some medical devices , heavy equipment or motors can inhibit pulse generators .\nfanuc arc welding robots ' slim wrist design makes them ideal for use in many different industries . they are widely used in the automotive sector , especially tier 1 for welding seats , axles and other components .\narc mate\u2019s hollow wrist enables it to access narrow spaces and cuts costs by minimising wear and tear on welding cables . offline programming makes it easier to foresee interference issues that could occur during the welding process .\ncc equipment , typically used for manual welding processes such as shielded metal arc welding ( smaw ) , provides a consistent preset current . a cc power supply with a preset current will maintain that amperage setting .\nthe automatic process that became popular was the submerged arc welding process . this\nunder powder\nor smothered arc welding process was developed by the national tube company for a pipe mill at mckeesport , pennsylvania . it was designed to make the longitudinal seams in the pipe . the process was patented by robinoff in 1930 and was later sold to linde air products company , where it was renamed unionmelt\u00ae welding . submerged arc welding was used during the defense buildup in 1938 in shipyards and in ordnance factories . it is one of the most productive welding processes and remains popular today .\nthe color change in the middle of this aluminum weld bead ( figure 10 ) resulted from an increase in arc length ( arc length , the distance between the electrode and the base metal , determines tig welding voltage ) . holding too long of an arc increases overall heat input , increases the potential for distortion , widens the weld bead while decreasing penetration and affects weld bead appearance . practice holding a consistent arc length to improve heat input control and improve weld bead quality .\nthe variations in dilution with welding speeds for tig welding are shown in figure 4 . the dilution increased with increasing welding speed . however the rate of increase was significantly lower than that with varying welding current . towards the higher end of the welding speeds , the dilution showed a stabilising tendency with increasing welding speed .\nan arc length that is too short will create greater potential for the electrode sticking to the base material .\nmake sure welds are sound and the fusion is good . be sure arc length and polarity are correct .\nthe intense heat of ir from both electric arc and fuel gas processes can cause retinal burns and cataracts .\nultraviolet radiation is generated by arc welding , cutting and gouging processes but not by fuel gas processes . the most well known , and probable the most frequently suffered , effect from welding arcs is ' arc eye ' or ' welders flash ' and this is caused by the effect of uv radiation on the outer eye .\na consumable multiple electrode arc welding method according to the invention , in a consumable multiple electrode arc welding method of a type feeding two or more wires in a torch , not only can prevent the wires from being deposited in the welding termination time but also can provide a method for removing the deposited state of the wire if the wire is found deposited . thus , the invention is industrially useful as a control method for controlling an automatic welding machine such as a welding robot .\nalthough in the late 1920s numerous patents were filed for specialized fluxes and a process with no visible arc , credit goes to the national tube works co . , mckeesport , pa . , for developing in 1930 what is today known as submerged arc welding . the company needed to achieve higher deposition rates in welding pipe seams .\narc welding may be done with direct current ( dc ) with the electrode either positive or negative or alternating current ( ac ) . the choice of current and polarity depends on the process , the type of electrode , the arc atmosphere , and the metal being welded .\ninjuries from insufficient ppe personal protective equipment ( ppe ) helps keep welding operators free from injury , such as burns \u2013 the most common welding injury \u2013 and exposure to arc rays . the right ppe allows for freedom of movement while still providing adequate protection from welding hazards .\ndublin - based research and markets has published \u201cglobal arc welding robots market 2018 - 2022 . \u201d the report predicts the global arc welding robot market will grow at a cagr of 6 . 65 percent over the next four years . based on an in - depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts , the report . . .\nsubmerged arc welding is the most commonly used downhand welding method in the shipbuilding industry , owing to its arc stability and quality of joint . since most of the joints are welded on one side , a backing strip made of ceramic material is placed under the joint , to prevent the flow of weld bead from the other side .\ni usedb ( sic ) to get a lot of arc flash reflected off my manly chest . . . .\nlength of arc : the optimal arc length , or distance between electrode and puddle , is the same as the diameter of the electrode ( the actual metal part within the flux covering ) . holding the electrode too closely to the joint decreases welding voltage , which creates an erratic arc that may extinguish itself or cause the electrode to freeze faster and produces a weld bead with a high crown .\n29 . 21 there are several modern - day variations of forge welding , the original welding process . name them\nthe fusion welds may also be effected using automatic non - consumable electrode welding processes or consumable electrode welding processes .\nany of the hazards associated with mig welding will be exacerbated when welding is carried out in a confined space .\nthis is an older arc welding process which is slowly being replaced by gas metal arc welding ( see above ) . the process of atomic hydrogen welding was invented by irving langmuir after his discovery of atomic hydrogen and involves placing two metal tungsten electrodes in a hydrogen atmosphere , leading to the hydrogen molecules breaking up and recombining in an explosion of heat which can reach temperatures above 3000 degrees celsius .\nmurugan n , gunaraj v ( 2005 ) prediction and control of weld bead geometry and shape relationships in submerged arc welding of pipes . j mater process technol 168 : 478\u2013487\ndifferent hazards occur before welding commences , during welding and sometimes after welding has finished . when we look at the major hazards we will also consider when they may occur .\nsubmerged arc welding ( saw ) is so named because the weld and arc zone are submerged beneath a blanket of flux . the flux material becomes conductive when it is molten , creating a path for the current to pass between the electrode and the workpiece . the flux blanket prevents spatter and sparks , while shielding ultraviolet light and fumes that are normally a part of shielded metal arc welding . the flux usually is supplied to the welding head via a small hopper . a collection system gathers the excess flux for reuse .\nan arc is an electric current flowing between two electrodes through an ionized column of gas . a negatively charged cathode and a positively charged anode create the intense heat of the welding arc . negative and positive ions are bounced off of each other in the plasma column at an accelerated rate .\n\u2022 tungsten inert gas welding ( tig ) : in this welding process , the arc is created between a non - consumable tungsten electrode and the parent metal plates . the tungsten electrode is surrounded by a nozzle that maintains a continuous flow of an inert gas around the arc . this inert gas shields the arc from oxygen , hence stabilising it , and preventing oxidation of the weld pool . a filler rod is introduced into the arc , which helps in the fusion of the two metals . the inert gas used in this process is usually argon . tig welding is preferred for plates of thickness usually less than 6 to 8 mm .\ngas tungsten arc welding ( gtaw ) , also known as tungsten inert gas ( tig ) welding , is an arc welding process that uses a nonconsumable tungsten electrode to produce the weld . the weld area is protected from atmospheric contamination by a shielding gas ( usually an inert gas such as argon ) , and a filler metal is normally used , though some welds , known as autogenous welds , do not require it . a constant - current welding power supply produces energy which is conducted across the arc through a column of highly ionized gas and metal vapors known as a plasma .\na completely remote / motorized m43 id torch with on - board cameras is produced . the design features a patented arc light filtration system that provides extremely versatile and efficient arc light filtration without any moving parts or special spot type filters .\nauguste de meritens , working in the cabot laboratory in france , used the heat of an arc for joining lead plates for storage batteries in the year 1881 . it was his pupil , a russian , nikolai n . benardos , working in the french laboratory , who was granted a patent for welding . he , with a fellow russian , stanislaus olszewski , secured a british patent in 1885 and an american patent in 1887 . the patents show an early electrode holder . this was the beginning of carbon arc welding . bernardos ' efforts were restricted to carbon arc welding , although he was able to weld iron as well as lead . carbon arc welding became popular during the late 1890s and early 1900s .\nduring the his life , jensen vastly expanded the underwater welding program in the us and helped create the arc - oxygen underwater cutting process . he holds two underwater welding patents and wrote ( or co - wrote ) 18 research papers .\ndepending on the type of mig welding power supply you have there may be a need for additional welding equipment . some of the most commonly add on mig welding equipment is :\nmotoman has more welding knowledge than any other robot company . . . more robot knowledge than any other welding company .\npositional flexibility with this welding process makes it the only welding process used to weld the underside of overhead deck plates .\nstress relieving at 1100 to 1250\u00b0f ( 593 to 677\u00b0c ) after welding will generally reduce hard areas formed during welding .\nthe welding area should be cleared of inflammable materials . fires can be difficult to notice while wearing a welding helmet .\noxygen - fuel gas welding : oxygen - fuel gas welding is joining metal by generating extremely high heat during combustion .\ntoday : electric arc welding with stick electrodes is still indispensable today , especially in steel and pipeline construction . welding is relatively tolerant to material flaws . a major advantage : it can be used under all weather conditions , even under water .\nhowever , in the above - mentioned conventional consumable multiple electrode arc welding methods , there is a possibility that , while a welding operation to fill the crater in is in execution using only one of the multiple consumable electrodes , the wires of the remaining consumable electrodes not used for welding may come into contact with a welding pool and may be deposited in the welding termination time . when such wire deposited state occurs , for example , in an automatic welding machine such as a welding robot , the succeeding operations cannot be carried out continuously .\nlu sp , kwon oy , kim tb , kim kh ( 2004 ) microstructure and wear property of fe\u2013mn\u2013cr\u2013mo\u2013v alloy cladding by submerged arc welding . j mater process technol 147 : 191\u2013196\narc shielding is a necessary process in arc welding as any metal at high temperatures has a higher reactivity to chemical elements in the air . so , the process has a means of covering the arc and molten pool with a protective shield of gas . shielding gas is used while the torch is joining parts together in order to prevent contamination . this also confirms the strength of welds and minimizes post weld cleanup of a part .\n- when welding is temporarily interrupted welding torches should be placed where they are safe and the switch cannot be activated accidentally .\nresistance welding : resistance welding is joining or cutting metals by generating heat though resistance created by the flow of electrical current .\nmurugan n , parmar rs , sud sk ( 1993 ) effect of submerged arc welding process variables on dilution and bead geometry in single wire surfacing . j mater process technol 37 : 767\u2013780\n2 . a consumable electrode arc welding method as set forth in claim 1 , further including a third step of moving the torch substantially parallel with the weld beads in the welding proceeding direction from the position of the torch moved in the second step .\n3 . a consumable electrode arc welding method as set forth in claim 1 , wherein a wire to be specified in a torch is a wire positioned so as to move most precedingly in the torch when moving the torch in the welding proceeding direction .\na : particular care must be taken when welding or cutting in dusty locations . under some conditions , fine dust particles may readily burn and without warning result in a flash fire or even an explosion when exposed to the welding arc or even sparks .\nthe objective of this investigation was to have a greater understanding on the influence of major welding parameters namely the heat input , the welding current , and the welding speed on dilution and corrosion resistance , for mig and tig welding process and their variants .\ntoo long of an arc length will create excess spatter in the weld joint . there is also a high potential for undercut .\nstep 1 . check for deflection of the arc from its normal path , particularly at the ends of joints and in corners .\nevery year there are reports in newspapers that contact lenses have been fused to welders eyes by the arc , causing nasty injuries .\nsharma a , arora n , mishra bk ( 2008 ) a practical approach towards mathematical modelling of deposition rate during twin - wire submerged arc welding . int j adv manuf technol 36 : 463\u2013474\ntarng ys , juang sc , chang ch ( 2002 ) the use of grey - based taguchi methods to determine submerged arc welding process parameters in hardfacing . j mater process technol 128 : 1\u20136\nto solve the above - mentioned problems found in the conventional consumable multiple electrode arc welding method , according to the invention , there is provided a consumable electrode arc welding method in which two or more wires are fed and energized in a torch and , while moving the torch in the welding proceeding direction , weld beads are formed for welding , comprising : a first step of stopping the feeding and energization of all of the above wires except for a specified wire at a welding termination position ; and , a second step of moving the torch by a given amount from the welding termination position to a position in a direction which is opposite to the welding proceeding direction and parts away form the weld beads .\nin conventional tig welding , the arc provides the entire energy required for heating and melting the filler wire , hence the metal deposition rate is limited by the rate at which the heating and melting process can take place . the energy consumption from the arc can be reduced if the wire can be fed into the arc region at a higher temperature . that means the arc energy can be used elsewhere , for example for increasing the parent metal melting , or a higher quantity of filler material may be melted using the same arc energy as compared to conventional tig welding . this principle is used in hot wire tig welding process which employs preheating the wire before it enters in the arc region . this heating is accomplished by resistive heating of the wire between the feeder nozzle and the molten pool . since the wire always need to be in contact with the weld pool , for a given wire feed rate there is a limit on the maximum preheating that can be applied .\n\u2022 metal inert gas welding ( mig ) : metal inert gas welding is , in a way , an advancement on tungsten inert gas welding , where the electrode is a consumable metal wire .\nthe variations in weld size with welding speed are shown in figure 4 . the weld width decreased with increasing welding speed . the penetration depth remained the same , almost independent of the welding speed . the weld height showed a decrease with increasing welding speed ."]}
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", "topic": 14}], "title": "flibe energy", "paragraphs": ["flibe energy is on facebook . to connect with flibe energy , join facebook today .\nflibe energy - flibe energy is pleased to share a report . . . | facebook\n* from flibe energy , thorcon , moltex , seaborg technologies , terrestrial energy and transatomic power .\nflibe energy ' s concept for a liquid - fluoride thorium reactor , or lftr .\nflibe energy is an american company developing a lftr which is a type of msr .\nhe ultimately left nasa to join a nuclear - energy company , later striking out on his own with flibe energy .\nflibe energy - the molten - salt reactor experiment building on a snowy winter day . | facebook\nflibe energy ' s sorensen partly blames aggressive government subsidization of wind and solar energy , which leads to the problem of negative pricing .\nkirk sorensen - introduction to flibe energy . click here to see the pdf version of the slideshow .\nflibe\u2019s mission is to supply the world with affordable and sustainable energy , fresh water , and fuels .\nthe flibe energy design is an extraordinarily dangerous design , due to increases increased proliferation risks . best link is here :\nmonthly and yearly energy forecasts , analysis of energy topics , financial analysis , congressional reports .\nindependent of that , though , i ' m still interested in what flibe has in mind .\nin 2014 , flibe energy commenced a funded study of the lftr design which has enhanced the understanding of the potential and the challenges of this approach .\nflibe use in fusion reactors - - an initial safety assessment ( technical report ) | osti . gov\nhow long would it take to get international approve to build a commercial thorium msr reactor , for example the flibe energy design ? what are . . .\nflibe energy will complete their funded study and will use the results to attract more resources to build on this study and to enhance the technical fidelity of the lftr design . flibe will seek support in this effort from potential partners in the united states and in other countries .\nfounded in 2011 , flibe proposed to use thorium as a nuclear fuel instead of uranium . the founder kirk sorensen , both a nuclear engineer and rocket scientist , claims that corporate interests have prevented thorium from being used as a nuclear fuel . flibe\u2019s\nthe international outlook presents an assessment by the u . s . energy information administration of the outlook for international energy markets through 2050\nyou ' ve got to be able to generate energy reliably . you ' ve got to be able to generate energy on demand . and that ' s what wind and solar can ' t do , and will never be able to do ,\nkirk sorensen , the cto of nuclear energy startup flibe energy , told business insider in an episode of our podcast codebreaker , produced with marketplace .\na test tube of molten salt ( blue liquid ) made of fluoride , lithium , and beryllium , which is also called flibe .\nflibe\u2019s lftr design occupies a unique corner of the design space of molten - salt reactors , different from the other msr designs being offered .\nshowing the courage of his convictions , sorensen has quietly launched his own thorium reactor company , called flibe energy , in huntsville , ala . he aims to have liquid thorium reactors operating within 5 to 8 years .\naround fifty years ago , the u . s . chose to develop uranium - based nuclear energy instead of thorium - based energy . both energy sources provided a ton of power \u2014 though theoretically thorium could provide a lot more .\ncol paul e . roege - can nuclear energy fill critical gaps in the military energy portfolio ? click here to see the pdf version of the slideshow .\npresented at the 3rd thorium energy alliance conference , in washington dc . kirk sorensen & kirk dorius announce creation of flibe energy , a company devoted to making energy from thorium a reality , via the liquid - fluoride thorium reactor ( lftr ) . urltoken is a doc created ( in part ) from this footage . watch\nlftr in 5 minutes - thorium remix 2011\nat : urltoken\nflibe energy is pouring resources into the msr concept , which the chinese academy of sciences said in 2014 would be one of its \u201cfive innovation centers that will unite the country\u2019s leading talents for research in advanced science and technology fields . \u201d\nhumanity may face an energy crisis as the world ' s population rapidly grows .\nimagine a form of nuclear energy with greater output and virtually no safety issues .\nmuch more efficient at producing energy - over 90 % of the input fuel would be tapped for energy , vs . < 1 % in today ' s reactors\nflibe energy isn\u2019t the only one attempting to restart the atomic age . china has plans to build a similar reactor over the next few years , as part of plans to build more than 350 gigawatts of nuclear power and invest trillions into the industry . a gigawatt of power provides enough energy for roughly 700 , 000 homes .\nkirk can respond about what flibe has in mind . i can provide some information based on the ornl msbr design and our recent work on salt - cooled reactors .\nthorium itself is slightly better than uranium , but the liquid core reactors being promoted by flibe and others increase proliferation risks steeply , negating any potential value of thorium .\nby these standards , flibe and sorenson have been successful at promoting the idea of thorium , but because of their reliance on the dangerous and unpredictable liquid core design and growing uneasiness in the nuclear world , it is extremely unlikely that flibe and / or sorensen are going to be successful in building a private liquid - core reactor .\nflibe energy in the usa is studying a 40 mw two - fluid graphite - moderated thermal reactor concept based on the 1970s msre . it uses lithium fluoride / beryllium fluoride ( flibe ) salt as its primary coolant in both circuits . this is based on earlier us work on the molten salt reactor programme . fuel is uranium - 233 bred from thorium in flibe blanket salt . fuel salt circulates through graphite logs . secondary loop coolant salt is sodium - beryllium fluoride ( bef 2 - naf ) . a 2 mwt pilot plant is envisaged , and eventually 2225 mwt commercial plants .\nflibe energy in the usa is studying a 40 mw two - fluid graphite - moderated thermal reactor concept based on the 1970s msre . it uses lithium fluoride / beryllium fluoride ( flibe ) salt as its primary coolant in both circuits . this is based on earlier us work on the molten salt reactor program . fuel is uranium - 233 bred from thorium in flibe blanket salt . fuel salt circulates through graphite logs . secondary loop coolant salt is sodium - beryllium fluoride ( bef 2 - naf ) . a 2 mwt pilot plant is envisaged , and eventually 2225 mwt commercial plants .\nflibe energy is dedicated to developing the liquid - fluoride thorium reactor ( lftr ) to provide safe , abundant energy from thorium . imagine holding a lifetime ' s supply of energy in the palm of your hand - - that is possible with thorium and lftr technology . the liquid - fluoride thorium reactor is walk - away safe and runs at ambient pressure unlike the high pressures of today ' s water - cooled reactor .\ncomprehensive data summaries , comparisons , analysis , and projections integrated across all energy sources .\nshort , timely articles with graphics on energy , facts , issues , and trends .\nflibe energy will initially design , develop and demonstrate a small modular liquid - fluoride thorium reactor ( sm - lftr ) for the us military . * desired first demonstration at a military site to be determined . * design power level of 20 - 50 mwe .\nu . s . energy information administration 1000 independence ave . , sw washington , dc 20585\nthe thorium energy alliance hosts their third conference in washington d . c . - may 2011\ntransatomic is a young nuclear waste startup that wants to give atomic energy a better name .\nenergy , raw materials and room are available . but not on the surface of earth .\nflibe energy is a startup in the nuclear power space seeking to find a safe way to enable nuclear energy using a technology previously dismissed by the us government since it could not be used for making material for nuclear weapons . the founders believe they have found a way to create safe , clean energy using a proven but forgotten technology . the challenges are steep , however , as proof of the technology will require hundreds of millions of dollars in funding .\nthe coolant salt in a secondary circuit was lithium + beryllium fluoride ( flibe ) . * there was no breeding blanket , this being omitted for simplicity in favour of neutron measurements .\nwhen the people try to talk about alternative energy , they talk with much emotion about nuclear energy . to take decisions , we need to set apart the emotions and see the facts .\nsubscribe to feeds for updates on eia products including today in energy and what ' s new .\nimsr : terrestrial energy ' s integral molten salt reactor - by dr . david leblanc @ teac7\ndr alex cannara - energy basics . click here to see the pdf version of the slideshow .\na subreddit decitated to thorium as a future energy resource , and the liquid fluoride thorium reactor .\nthe u . s . nuclear industry has already allocated $ 25 billion for storage or reprocessing of spent nuclear fuel . flibe energy . [ perhaps the company that builds lftrs will get the contract ? development of lftrs and construction of manufacturing plants for the entire world would cost less . ]\ncadwallader , l . c . , & longhurst , g . r . flibe use in fusion reactors - - an initial safety assessment . united states . doi : 10 . 2172 / 752080 .\nkirk sorensen is the co - founder and chief technologist of flibe energy . he is a member of a tiny club of people who can honestly claim to be atomic entrepreneurs . he is a brilliant man \u2013 one of the few people who has been both a rocket scientist and a nuclear engineer .\nforms eia uses to collect energy data including descriptions , links to survey instructions , and additional information .\negeneration foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering the development of safe and environmentally friendly energy technologies .\n\u201ca molten - salt reactor [ msr ] uses a liquid mixture of salts , some of which are salts of uranium and thorium , as the medium in which nuclear fission reactions take place , \u201d kirk sorensen , president and chief technologist of the reactor company flibe energy , told the daily caller news foundation .\nontario ministry of energy - smr deployment feasibility study : feasibility of the potential deployment of small modular reactors ( smrs ) in ontario prepared by hatch ltd . for the ontario ministry of energy , 2 june 2016\nclimate science aside , the economics of nuclear energy are enough of a draw to make the technology worthwhile .\nas a result , nuclear is having a harder time finding a seat at the energy - pricing table .\n( and nuclear bombs ) , since each fission event turns a little bit of mass into pure energy .\nthorium is a naturally - occuring mineral that holds large amounts of releasable nuclear energy , similar to uranium . this nuclear energy can be released in a special nuclear reactor designed to use thorium . thorium is special because it is easier to extract this energy completely than uranium due to some of the chemical and nuclear properties of thorium .\nenvironmental regulations require that solar and wind power always be used if they are avalaible and give substantial financial incentives to encourage green energy use . these regulations compromise the reliability of the entire power grid . the u . s . federal energy regulatory commission ( ferc ) is currently investigating how green energy undermines the reliability of the electrical grid .\ni am of two minds of this . when i consider what the lftr can do in terms of global energy demand and global energy production , i consider the engineering challenges unbelievably modest . when i contrast that with how would we power the world using solar energy , or wind energy , or conventional nuclear , or a host of other things ? i go , my goodness , this is orders of magnitude , and easier to do than that .\ncadwallader , l . c . , and longhurst , g . r . mon .\nflibe use in fusion reactors - - an initial safety assessment\n. united states . doi : 10 . 2172 / 752080 . urltoken\nconducted by the nuclear energy institute , and it includes an interesting caveat : the 84 percent of people who responded favorably did so \u201conce informed that nuclear energy produces nearly two - thirds of the nation\u2019s low - carbon electricity . \u201d in other words : people seem to like the idea of nuclear energy , once they know more about it .\nin august 2016 x - energy signed an agreement to work with southern nuclear operating company to collaborate on development and commercialization of their respective small reactor designs . southern is developing an msr , the molten chloride fast reactor ( mcfr ) . in september 2017 x - energy signed an agreement with centrus energy to develop triso fabrication technology for uranium oxycarbide fuel .\nnuclear also wins financially against solar rooftops , many fuel - cell energy schemes , and some geothermal and bioenergy plants .\nfor economics of solid fuel reactors , including construction , fuel , waste , decomissioning , see doty energy \u2013 fission .\nkirk sorensen , ceo of flibe energy , believes the medical isotopes produced from liquid fluoride thorium reactors ( lftrs ) will actually be more valuable than the electricity generated . furthermore , he says this revenue stream will be sufficient to fund the proliferation of thorium reactors for commercial purposes - that the electricity generated will be , in essence , a secondary product .\n\u201cin the 40s and 50s they had an expansive definition of what nuclear power was \u2013 it wasn\u2019t just solid fuel uranium reactors , \u201d said sorensen , who is flibe\u2019s president . \u201cbut that\u2019s what it has come to mean now . \u201d\nits brutalist architecture may not be sexy , but nuclear energy unlocks a truly incredible source of carbon - free fuel . ounce per ounce , uranium provides roughly 16 , 000 times more energy than coal and creates millions of times less pollution .\nthe following presentations are from the third thorium energy alliance conference held in washington d . c . on may 12th 2011 .\narnie is a real expert on nuclear energy , chris . are gundersen and martenson from the same part of europe originally ?\ncadwallader , l . c . , and longhurst , g . r . flibe use in fusion reactors - - an initial safety assessment . united states : n . p . , 1999 . web . doi : 10 . 2172 / 752080 .\nin the international energy outlook 2017 ( ieo2017 ) reference case , total world energy consumption rises from 575 quadrillion british thermal units ( btu ) in 2015 to 736 quadrillion btu in 2040 , an increase of 28 % . most of the world\u2019s energy growth will occur in countries outside of the organization for economic cooperation and development ( oecd ) [ 1 ] , where strong , long - term economic growth drives increasing demand for energy . non - oecd asia ( including china and india ) alone accounts for more than half of the world\u2019s total increase in energy consumption over the 2015 to 2040 projection period . by 2040 , energy use in non - oecd asia exceeds that of the entire oecd by 41 quadrillion btu in the ieo2017 reference case ( figure 1 ) .\nthe plutonium fuel cycle is a great way to make weapons . meanwhile , the thorium fuel cycle can produce almost limitless energy .\nthe 8th annual thorium energy alliance conference was held in st . louis , missouri in august 2017 . click here for more info\nyou can look at a large company like [ united launch alliance ] and compare its capability to develop rocket designs with spacex . the big , incumbent nuclear firms face issues around technological lock - in . and they can ' t avoid it because of the scale they have to work and operate ,\nsaid peterson , who is also on flibe energy ' s board of advisors .\nso flibe is initially focusing on smaller , \u201cmodular\u201d - sized reactors of around 20 to 30 megawatts . dorius said even that size would cost \u201chundreds of millions\u201d for \u201cthe first in kind demonstrator reactors\u201d but that \u201cmass production\u201d could slash costs in half within 5 years .\nreactors \u2014 is\nstill decades away from a [ . . . ] power plant that generates more energy than it consumes .\nkim johnson - thorium & fluorides , energy chemically engineered on the fly . click here to see the pdf version of the slideshow .\n232 u cannot be chemically separated from 233 u and has several decay products that emit high - energy gamma radiation . these high - energy photons are a radiological hazard that necessitate the use of remote handling of separated uranium and aid in the passive detection of such materials .\nthe liquid fluoride thorium reactor ( lftr ) is a heterogeneous msr design which breeds its u - 233 fuel from a fertile blanket of of lithium - beryllium fluoride ( flibe ) salts with thorium fluoride . some of the neutrons released during fission of the u - 233 salt in the reactor core are absorbed by the thorium in the blanket salt . the resulting u - 233 is separated from the blanket salt and in flibe becomes the liquid core fuel . lftrs can rapidly change their power output , and hence be used for load - following .\nit contained a loop filled with a molten salt made of fluorine , lithium , and beryllium \u2014 or flibe , the namesake of sorensen ' s energy - from - thorium startup \u2014 plus zirconium . the salt carried around dissolved u - 235 and eventually u - 233 , making msre the world ' s first reactor to run on u - 233 fuel . a second loop of molten salt cooled the reactor .\nseveral nuclear scientists said the nation was simply too wedded to uranium when the department of energy cut funding to the oak ridge reactor research .\njuhasz noted that it takes more than 300 tons of naturally occurring uranium to produce the same energy as 1 ton of naturally occurring thorium .\n( but not funding ! ) , and would serve as a centralized headquarters for the mass proliferation of thorium energy in the united states .\nif you press sorensen for a simple analogy that illustrates how energy from thorium works , he may plunk you down in a wet forest .\nepd sees that \u2018thorium , an accessible , radio - actively fertile material , will eventually become the global energy resource of choice . . .\nwe are nearing ecological limits of the planet and more energy , even if it ' s made cleanly , won ' t increase it .\nrobert hargraves : thorium energy cheaper than from coal ~ aim high ! presented at the 3rd thorium energy alliance conference , in washington dc . urltoken is a doc created ( in part ) from this footage . watch\nlftr in 5 minutes - thorium remix 2011\nat : urltoken\nterrestrial energy reviewed four potential us sites for the reactor , including one at the idaho national laboratory ( inl ) , and an agreement was signed with energy northwest in march 2018 for the first imsr to be built here . the other three sites are located east of the mississippi .\nsorensen estimates that between 5 , 000 - 6 , 000 tonnes of thorium could produce as much energy as the world currently consumes each year .\nthanks for the comment john . that\u2019s interesting . what was the connection between nuclear energy and oil ? wouldn\u2019t it be the coal companies protesting ?\nfor now the full benefits of thorium energy are unproven , though countries like china , india and norway are investing heavily in research and development .\na cold war - era liquid - fueled reactor design could transform thorium \u2014 a radioactive waste from mining \u2014 into a practically limitless energy source .\nenergy process developments ltd , july 2015 , msr review : feasibility of developing a pilot scale molten salt reactor in the uk , july 2015 .\nchris martenson : welcome everyone to this peak prosperity podcast . it is june 15 , 2017 . i am your host , chris martenson . the world has pinned so much of its future hopes and dreams on making a smooth transition to alternative energy . this means mainly solar and wind power . now , of the two , wind power has the very best economics ; and , more importantly , energy returned on energy invested profile .\ncraving reliable energy that doesn ' t come with a big side order of carbon , the united states is taking a new look at nuclear power .\n\u2018the national research centre\nkurchatov institute\nand state corporation\nrosatom\natomic energy will in conjunction make proposals on the prospects of using thorium .\nlong - established nuclear - energy companies aren ' t interested in overturning decades of\nbusiness as usual\nto gamble on a technology that ' s radically different from anything in their portfolios . after all , the lftr may work but end up being outcompeted on price for the energy it generates .\nhow do we get all 7 billion people on the planet ( perhaps 9 billion by 2050 ) to agree to drastically cut their co2 emissions ? the answer : make it in their immediate self - interest by providing cheap c02 - free energy , energy cheaper than they can get by burning coal .\ni hope you enjoy the conversation ; kirk and i do not really need anyone else to enable a spirited discussion about various forms of nuclear energy .\nsorensen faces huge hurdles . his project won\u2019t be cheap . flibe co - founder and chief legal counsel kirk dorius estimates it will cost at least $ 1 billion to develop a modest utility - sized reactor ( it\u2019s not clear whether that would mean something around or above a gigawatt of capacity ) .\nit seems to have a safety issue associated with it . to me , the answer is very simple . it is because nuclear energy alone has an energy density millions of times greater than the chemical energies that we currently run our society on . this is because in nuclear energy , we are releasing the energies that bind together the nucleus of the atom . those energies are millions of times stronger than the energies that bind together the electrons of the atom .\nin the long term , the ieo2017 reference case projects increased world consumption of marketed energy from all fuel sources\u2014except coal , where demand is essentially flat\u2014through 2040 ( figure 2 ) . renewables are the world\u2019s fastest - growing energy source , with consumption increasing by an average 2 . 3 % / year between 2015 and 2040 . the world\u2019s second fastest - growing source of energy is nuclear power , with consumption increasing by 1 . 5 % / year over that period .\nat least , that ' s the news from a tight - knit collective of energy blogs , dedicated to a common but relatively unknown metal called thorium .\nthorium , they say , provides all the carbon - free energy of uranium - about 300 times more , actually - with almost none of the guilt .\nthe remaining trans - uranics should be burned in an msr , producing energy . without the u238 present , there is even a nice surplus of neutrons !\nenergy sources such as hydroelectric and wind are still cheaper than nuclear , and a fracking boom has fueled investment in natural - gas - fired power plants .\njames kennedy - u . s . heavy rare earth cooperative and global economics of thorium energy . click here to see the pdf version of the slideshow .\nin a sense , we need another near infinite energy source to clean up the pollution we have already released to date . however , unless we are very wise with that energy it will be another deadly bargain . growth is probably coded directly into our genes . it will take a lot to overcome this .\nchris martenson : well , let ' s talk about thorium as a nuclear fuel just to get everybody on the same page here . because when we say nuclear , people are thinking uranium or maybe plutonium . thorium , first , what is thorium ? what is a thorium reactor as your company flibe is imagining it ?\nthat is in part because the fission cycle runs hotter than conventional uranium cycles , said sorensen . in the flibe design , thorium reaction temperatures rise to about 750 degrees celsius to drive gas turbines , compared to conventional reactors , which tend to reach less than half that temperature and drive less efficient steam turbines , he said .\nhe also envisioned a world flush with thorium molten - salt breeder reactors as cheap , clean energy sources not only for the us but also for the developing world .\nx - energy was born to leave a cleaner world for our grandchildren and their grandchildren . with so much at stake , we cannot continue down the same path .\ni ' ve covered all of these issues in depth and while i am a supporter of alt - energy , it has yet to live up to the hype .\nmost ( probably 90 % ) of the total energy used in the home can be easily shifted to sunlight hours of operation . cheap batteries can handle the rest .\nmeanwhile , renewable energy sources like wind and solar , though key parts of a solution , are not silver bullets \u2014 especially if the world is to meet a 2050 deadline set by the paris agreement . energy from fusion is promising , but it ' s not yet proved to work , let alone on a commercial and competitive scale .\nkirk sorensen : we are always trying to add resources , and understanding , and insights to our website at flibe dash energy dot com , f - l - i - b - e dash energy dot com . i would also invite people to get in touch with me directly at my e - mail kirk f sorensen , k - i - r - k - f - s - o - r - e - n - s - e - n at gmail dot com . particularly , if you want to know more about this ; or if you think that you might be able to help . please mention that you heard about it on chris ' s podcast .\ndo you feel about nuclear energy ? if you\u2019re like 84 percent of america , you believe that nuclear power should be \u201cvery important in the future . \u201d that\u2019s according to\nthe department of energy approved $ 200 , 000 in funding at oak ridge for analytical studies this year of molten salt reactors using thorium and uranium , a department spokeswoman said .\nproducts of the lftr 49 so the lftr 49 produces energy and short lived fission products like a normal lftr 23 . it is a commercial power plant like any other lftr .\nn . in october 2010 , geh announced it was exploring the possibility with savannah river nuclear solutions of building a prototype prism reactor at the department of energy\u2019s savannah river site .\nshaw led the atomic energy commission ' s research wing during weinberg ' s tenure at ornl and , in 1972 , issued a rambling report that terminated weinberg ' s project .\nkirk sorensen : i would , too . it would be a far less obtrusive energy source than any other energy source you know about . it would not emit anything that would dirty the air . it would not be visually obstructive . it would not make noise . it would not be subject to the weather ; sometimes working and sometimes not working .\nx - energy is a cutting edge nuclear engineering company with a vision of making a significant contribution to the fight against carbon emissions and climate change by promoting clean and affordable nuclear energy . to fulfill its vision , x - energy is designing the xe - 100 , a high temperature gas - cooled pebble - bed nuclear reactor . the unique properties of pebble bed reactors will allow the xe - 100 to open clean , reliable nuclear power to entirely new markets . x - energy sees an extensive government and civilian market for the xe - 100 : the xe - 100\u2019s small footprint and ultra - safe design allow operation close to population centers , and it is also suited for installation at geographically - constrained sites .\nsmall modular reactors \u2013 key to future nuclear power generation in the u . s . , nov 2011 , technical paper for doe from university of chicago energy policy institute ( epic )\nwhy this sudden interest in a nuclear technology that dates back to the 1950s ? the answer lies in both the phenomenal safety of msrs and their potential to help solve so many of today\u2019s energy related problems , from climate change to energy poverty to the intermittency of wind and solar power . in fact , msrs can operate so safely , they may alleviate public fears about nuclear energy . before looking at the potential of msrs , though , it is useful to first take a high - level look at what they are and how they work .\nget the teac3 dvd . the best of all of the third thorium energy alliance conference lectures can be seen on this single easy to view dvd . pick up your copy here .\nthe fluid can dramatically increase the efficiency of nuclear fission by making it easy to remove fission products . this helps it burn up almost all the nuclear fuel and boosts energy output .\nhowever it gets built \u2014 or whoever builds it \u2014 sorensen is convinced that thorium - fueled molten - salt reactors are the key to solving earth ' s energy blues for good .\ni was asked to speak at the platts nuclear energy conference in washington , dc , on february 10 , as part of their panel on \u201cnew approaches to advanced reactor design . \u201d\nflibe\u2019s lftr uses a liquid fluoride salt to serve both as fuel carrier and coolant . the fuel consists of thorium and uranium 233 \u2013 different from the uranium 235 used in conventional reactors . it fissions in the liquid , heats up , and passes through a heat exchanger that conveys the heat to fuel - free liquid fluoride salt that eventually drives the gas turbine .\nwestinghouse has officially\nintroduced\nits 200 mwe small modular reactor ( smr ) , and says it is preparing for a role in the us department of energy ' s demonstration program .\n' state corporation\nrosatom\nnuclear energy in cooperation with relevant organizations to develop a coordinated position on the procedure for handling of thorium , resulting in the production of rare earth metals .\ntoday ' s cheap , bountiful supplies make it hard to see humanity ' s looming energy crisis , but it ' s possibly coming within our lifetimes . our numbers will grow from 7 . 36 billion people today to 9 billion in 2040 , an increase of 22 % . rapidly developing nations , however , will supercharge global energy consumption at more than twice that rate .\nthe argument to support growth in nuclear energy is so clear to james hansen , a seasoned climatologist and outspoken environmentalist , that he passionately advocates for the use and development of the technology .\ntoday , the industry is already profitable , albeit well subsidized . still , if you level the energy playing field against other power sources by taking into account government subsidies and tax breaks , capital costs , fuel costs , and other factors that affect the price - per - megawatt - hour of a power plant , nuclear energy remains a financial win in the long run .\nkirk sorensen believes firmly that safe nuclear power can contribute significantly to the world\u2019s energy future \u2013 provided that reactors run on liquid thorium fuel rather than on solid uranium as they do today .\nmeanwhile renewable energy is racing away with the prize . i ' d like to see chris interview someone from the wind , sun , water , geothermal sectors , where workable solutions exist .\nin a press release which described the westinghouse smr as\nanother milestone in energy history\n, westinghouse also said it was actively working to prepare for the upcoming us department of energy small reactors program , and intended to be the\nleading industry collaborator\nin the initiative . in may 2010 , us energy secretary steven chu announced $ 20 million of funding for research and development in generation iv reactors including small reactors , and the us budget request submitted earlier this week by president barack obama included a $ 97 million request to support research into small modular reactors .\nb & w nuclear energy inc set up b & w modular nuclear energy llc ( now bwxt mpower inc ) to market the design , in collaboration with bechtel which joined the project as a 10 % equity partner to design , license and deploy it . the company expects both design certification and construction permit in 2018 , and commercial operation of the first two units in 2022 .\nthe deer ( deployable electric energy reactor ) is being developed by radix power & energy corporation in the usa , in collaboration with brookhaven technology group , brookhaven national laboratory , parsons corporation , dunedin energy systems , and university of california , berkley . the deer is a pwr and would be portable and sealed , able to operate in the range of 10 to 50 mwe . deer - 1 uses fuel based on that in triga research reactors , with a ten - year cycle , and deer - 2 uses triso fuel , for forward military bases or remote mining sites .\nthe existing knowledge on stored energy it is possible to show that stored energy releases do not occur spontaneously , and that the maximum stored energy that can be released from any reactor containing graphite is a very small fraction of the energy produced during the first few minutes of a burning incident . the conclusions from these analyses are that the potential to initiate or maintain a graphite burning incident is essentially independent of the stored energy in the graphite , and depends on other factors that are unique for these reactors , research reactors , and for fort st . vrain . in order to have self - sustained rapid graphite oxidation in any of these reactors , certain necessary conditions of geometry , temperature , oxygen supply , reaction product removal , and a favorable heat balance must be maintained . there is no new evidence associated with either the windscale accident or the chernobyl accident that indicates a credible potential for a graphite burning accident in any of the reactors considered in this review .\nalthough burning the u238 that is in the waste produces a lot of energy , this also means that it would take a very , very long time to considerably reduce the existing waste stock .\nthe world population may balloon to 9 billion people by 2040 , up from 7 . 36 billion in 2016 , and researchers believe this will translate to a 48 % jump in energy consumption .\nit seems more reliable if the drained configuration can convect straight to the open air , conduct straight to the ground , or radiate to the open sky ; are any of those possible ? i ' m very curious to see what flibe has in mind , as a robust scheme for residual heat rejection seems to me a very important part of the overall argument for lftr passive safety .\nso - called\nnuclear waste\nor spent - nuclear fuel is produced in conventional ( solid - core ) nuclear reactors because they are unable to extract all of the nuclear energy from their fuel before they have to shutdown . lftr addresses this issue by using a form of nuclear fuel ( liquid - fluoride salts of thorium ) that allow complete extraction of nuclear energy from the fuel .\nin the energy policy act of 2005 , congress called for next - generation nuclear reactors that would be highly economical , equipped with safety enhancements , have minimal waste , and be proliferation - resistant .\nbut grasping the promise and potential perils of a thorium - powered future , or any other atomic - energy scheme , means you ' ve got to know a thing or two about nuclear physics .\n( i don\u2019t know how much of that $ 200 million would be profit or recovering development expenses , and how much is materials and labor etc . keep following thorium energy alliance conference talks . )\nmeanwhile , renewable energy like wind and solar , though key parts of a solution , are no silver bullets \u2014 especially if the world is to meet a 2050 deadline set by the paris agreement .\nbut nevertheless , so much industrial work had gone into that technology . but , the atomic energy commission decided , okay , we are going to make building the fast breeder reactor our national energy goal . they enshrined that in the mid - ' 60s despite the failure of the fermi 1 reactor . they poured enormous resources into this . they viewed weinberg ' s work on the thorium reactor as an undesired competitor to the fast breeder reactor . he was receiving paltry amounts of funding from the atomic energy commission , whereas the fast breeder was receiving amounts on the order of a hundred times greater .\nnuclear reactors fit the bill : they ' re dense , reliable , emit no carbon , and \u2014 contrary to popular belief \u2014 are among the safest energy sources on earth . they currently supply 20 % of america ' s energy , but this share may decline by 50 % through 2040 as companies take decades - old reactors offline , according to a july 2016 report released by idaho national laboratory .\nin march 2012 hyperion power generation changed its name to gen4 energy , and the name of its reactor to gen4 module ( g4m ) . it pitched its design for remote sites having smaller power requirements .\nand it does a whole bunch of things it doesn ' t do today , like make energy without emitting carbon ,\nhe added , though the same could be said of any nuclear reactor .\nthey weren ' t good for making nuclear weapons , though , among other reasons , so bureaucrats pulled funding for the revolutionary energy technology . the last working molten - salt reactor shut down in 1969 .\nmeasuring immediate deaths against gigawatts of electrical power is a typical way to assess the safety of energy sources , and a 2010 analysis by the organization for economic cooperation and development ( oecd ) used this .\nthe us department of energy is collaborating with the china academy of sciences on the program , which had a start - up budget of $ 350 million . tmsr commercial deployment is anticipated in the 2030s .\nin 2015 , x - energy will continue to execute its rigorous plan to achieve an ambitious development schedule . x - energy will continue design and engineering work on the xe - 100 in preparation for nrc engagement and beyond . the company is initiating plans for pebble fuel development in the us . the company will continue its efforts to identify business partners and customers to further xe - 100 development . furthermore , x - energy seeks to share the remarkable attributes of the xe - 100 with a larger audience in 2015 and establish pebble - bed technology as the most promising nuclear technology under development in the united states .\nfor all of these reasons , a growing number of scientists and energy experts believe that the world should switch from uranium to thorium as its primary nuclear fuel . compared to uranium , thorium is far more abundant as well as much more energy - dense . in addition , the waste products generated by thorium are virtually impossible to turn into plutonium \u2013 and they remain dangerous for hundred of years rather than thousands .\nin february 2017 the company signed an agreement with the italian national agency for new technologies , energy and sustainable economic development ( enea ) and ansaldo nucleare to develop the design . beyond base - load electricity generation , the high - temperature operation of the lfr will allow for effective load - following capability enabled by an innovative thermal energy storage system , as well as delivery of process heat for industrial applications and water desalination .\nin january 2016 the us doe awarded a gateway for accelerated innovation in nuclear ( gain ) grant to the project , worth up to $ 40 million . in august 2016 southern nuclear operating company signed an agreement to work with x - energy to collaborate on development and commercialization of their respective small reactor designs . with terrapower and ornl , x - energy is designing the xe - 100 pebble - bed htr of 48 mwe .\na 2015 independent review of the lftr concept by the electric power research institute deemed it a\npotentially transformational technology for meeting future energy needs in the face of uncertain market , policy , and regulatory constraints .\nthis report reviews existing literature and knowledge on graphite burning and on stored energy accumulation and releases in order to assess what role , if any , a stored energy release can have in initiating or contributing to hypothetical graphite burning scenarios in research reactors . it also addresses the question of graphite ignition and self - sustained combustion in the event of a loss - of - coolant accident ( loca ) . the conditions necessary to initiate and maintain graphite burning are summarized and discussed . from analyses of existing information it is concluded that only stored energy accumulations and releases below the burning temperature ( 650 / sup 0 / c ) are pertinent . after reviewing\ntoday , engineers like sorensen are trying to revive the molten - salt reactor , which the us abandoned in the early 1970s , and fuel it with a practically infinite source of carbon - free energy : thorium .\nkirk sorensen stumbles across oak ridge national laboratory ' s research into the thorium molten salt reactor while researching means to power a lunar space colony for nasa . history of this design is recounted , including the politics ( and the need for a weaponizable nuclear fuel ) which killed it . discussing energy alternatives , the capacity of solar / wind renewable is examined . can society depend of intermittent power sources ? it is even possible politically to move people to more expensive sources of energy ? the molten salt reactor offers us a choice between future of abundant clean energy , and a future in which we continue to wage wars over dwindling fossil fuel resources .\nlif without the toxic beryllium solidifies at about 500\u00b0c and boils at about 1200\u00b0c . flinak ( lif - naf - kf ) is also eutectic and solidifies at 454\u00b0c and boils at 1570\u00b0c . it has a higher neutron cross - section than flibe or lif but can be used in intermediate cooling loops . sodium - beryllium fluoride ( bef 2 - naf ) solidifying at 385\u00b0c is used as fuel salt in one design for cost reasons .\nin february 2018 , ge hitachi nuclear energy , global nuclear fuel , holtec and smr inventec signed a memorandum of understanding , with the initial focus on fuel development and control rod drive mechanisms for the smr - 160 .\nit had a very unique design . that is not what ended up really being the predominant form of nuclear energy in the country . the predominant form of nuclear energy in the country came from the work of admiral rickover , who was trying to build a reactor to power a submarine . it had certain limitations on it . it had be very small . it had to be very compact . it had to utilize highly enriched uranium .\nthe creation of a\nthorium storage and industrial products corporation\nwhich would store the thorium obtained from monazite mines and find end - users for the product , specifically , as an energy source . this\nthorium bank\nin absolute terms , nuclear energy prevents about 80 , 000 air - pollution - related deaths a year , according to a 2013 study . groups with antinuclear positions , such as greenpeace , have struggled to spin these numbers .\nthe chinese nhr - 200 ( nuclear heating reactor ) , developed by tsingua university ' s institute of nuclear energy technology ( now the institute of nuclear and new energy technology ) , is a simple 200 mwt integral pwr design for district heating or desalination . it is based on the nhr - 5 which was commissioned in 1989 , and runs at lower temperature than the above designs h . used fuel is stored around the core in the pressure vessel .\nhe started out studying such systems as potential power plants for a moon base or a spacecraft . but he came to the conclusion that they could make a big dent in greenhouse gas emissions and energy needs right here on earth .\nthese numbers suggest that more than 99 % of us aren ' t intimately familiar with how nuclear energy works \u2014 so here ' s a bit of background about the atomic magic that provides roughly one - fifth of us power .\nchina , india , the czech republic and russia are exploring this technology . we are virtually stalled because we don\u2019t have a national resolve to address a pending problem , which is our energy crisis\u2026 if you read dr . moniz\u2019s ( the current secretary of energy ) strategic plan for the doe , it does not mention nuclear . instead it is in pursuit of solar , wind , and biomass . none of these technologies would be sustainable without significant government subsidies .\ninside a molten - salt breeder reactor , which burns up almost all of its fuel and generates hundreds of times less waste than lwrs , weinberg estimated that thorium could meet the world ' s energy needs for billions of years .\nfloating power sources based on nuclear reactor plants , panov et al . , federal state unitary enterprise the federal scientific and industrial center i . i . afrikantov experimental design bureau of mechanical engineering , nizhny novgorod , russia , presented at the 5th international conference on asian energy cooperation : mechanisms , risks , barriers ( aec - 2006 ) , organized by the energy systems institute of the russian academy of sciences and held in yakutsk , russia ( 27 - 29 june 2006 )\nchina plans for the tmsr - sf to be an energy solution for the northwest half of the country , with lower population density and little water . the application of water - free cooling in arid regions is envisaged from about 2025 .\nfossil fuels could slake the world ' s thirst for energy , but burning more would exacerbate climate change and threaten millions . and it ' d be temporary , since known reserves are expected to run out within a century or two .\nthe department of energy estimates it may take until 2040 or 2050 to license a full - scale and commercial molten - salt power plant . meanwhile , america ' s aging yet vital nuclear power plants aren ' t getting any younger .\nkirk sorensen : yeah , absolutely . when i think about what you have just described . a system to accommodate the fact that the wind and the solar energy are not where the people are . fifty trillion to try to move that electricity around . then , i think of the fact that the amount of thorium that it would take to provide all of the energy , all of the energy you would use in your entire life is about the size of a small marble . it would fit in your pocket . it would cost a few cents . do you realize ? what should we be moving around ? should we be trying to move electricity ? or , should we be trying to move thorium ?\ntheoretically the u238 can be turned into useful energy in this way , so you can get a huge amount of energy from the waste . even up to 20 times more than was originally produced by the fuel rods . but the downside is that while burning u238 , you will produce a lot of new actinides too . whether in the end the process will significantly reduce the amount of long lived waste , remains to be seen , and strongly depends on the reactor design .\nnuclear reactors , on the other hand , fit the bill : they ' re dense , reliable , emit no carbon , and \u2014 contrary to bitter popular sentiment \u2014 are among the safest energy sources on earth . today , they supply about 20 % of america ' s energy , though by the 2040s , this share may drop to 10 % as companies shut down decades - old reactors , according to a july 2016 report released by idaho national laboratory ( inl ) ."]}
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", "topic": 12}], "title": "railway express agency", "paragraphs": ["railway express agency , inc . v . virginia , 358 u . s . 434\nrailway express agency vintage repo embossed tin sign 14x9 . 5 ships same or next business day\nurltoken an undated poster advertises railway express agency\u2019s shipping capabilities . courtesy of allen county historical society\nrailway express agency paper lot as pictured . nos and unused stickers , cards , tags , etc\nrailway express agency v . virginia , supra ; spector motor service v . o ' connor ,\nurltoken this photo from 1964 shows lima\u2019s railway express agency location . courtesy of allen county historical society\nrailway express agency , inc . v . virginia , 358 u . s . 434 ( 1959 )\na sign that likely once hung in the railway express agency location explains the service\u2019s restrictions on mail .\nthanks to tom heath for providing the photos of the railway express agency and wearever store display photos and background .\nurltoken this undated photo shows a refrigerated car employed by the railway express agency . courtesy of allen county historical society\nnote : this model reflects railway express agency ' s paint scheme in the\nas delivered\ncolors ( 1947 ) .\nnear the front end of many passenger trains during the heyday of railway express would be a car bearing the red - diamond sign of the railway express agency . the trademark sign became a common sight across the country on baggage carts and the green railway express delivery trucks . in lima , the first railway express office ( the company was known as american railway express until 1929 ) was at 333 n . main st . , according to the 1918 city directory .\nurltoken a sign that likely once hung in the railway express agency location explains the service\u2019s restrictions on mail . courtesy of allen county historical society\nrailway express agency , inc . v . virginia : : 358 u . s . 434 ( 1959 ) : : justia us supreme court center\norigional vintage railroad express agency small revolver leather gun holster . - on the front is marked railroad express agency - on the back where you would attach to the belt is marked 305cx 38 . . .\nporcelain railway express 6 ft x 1 ft . condition speaks for itself , check photos . .\nrailway express agency v . new york 336 u . s . 106 , 69 s . ct . 463 , 93 l . ed . 533 ( 1949 )\n\u2026american railway express company ( see rea express , inc . ) , american express turned almost wholly to its banking operations and its relatively new travel services , which had been launched in 1915 . \u2026\nsome of the early delivery companies included wells fargo , american express , united states express , southern express , pony express ( only in business 18 months ) , and others were all doing business by the time of the civil war . these companies began merging with other shipping companies . by 1900 , just six companies remained : adams express , american express , pacific express , southern express , united states express and wells fargo .\nhad it up to here with fretting about the smallness of your transportation - themed collection ? amusing and sought after , railway express agency railroad collectibles are a nice solution to revitalize your special transportation paraphernalia collection . transportation novelty collectors love the good looks and economic value of these railway express agency railroad collectibles . look for the correct size and time period from the active listings to find what works for you . decide amongst a variety of favored brand names including lionel , first gear , and walthers . you can shop new or gently used railway express agency railroad collectibles and get more for less . in addition , railway express agency railroad collectibles can be bought from top - rated ebay sellers , so you can shop confidently . save even more with free shipping in several of the active listings . choose your own price for railway express agency railroad collectibles here at ebay and be done with fretting about the small size of your collection .\nrailway express agency , inc v . new york 336 u . s . 106 , 69 s . ct . 463 , 93 l . ed . 533 , 1949 u . s .\nphoto captions : 1 . richmond , fredericksburg , and potomac railway express agency car , 0 - 4 - 0 tank steam engine . 2 . maintenance motorized unit for track inspection and repair .\ndistrict accounting system , illustration of and instructions on use of forms used by american railway express co . , 1921 april 1\nhi ! a visitor to our site felt the following article might be of interest to you : railway express agency : a once - booming shipping service . here is a link to that story : urltoken\nrailway express also was plagued by strikes , often during the busy christmas season . additionally , work stoppages occurred whenever the agency\u2019s lifeline , the railroads , experienced strikes or other problems . in the aftermath of world war ii , when a coal shortage forced the railroads to cut back on passenger train service , railway express felt the pinch . on dec . 6 , 1946 , the news reported the lima railway express office would lay off 25 of its 46 employees ,\nlima \u2014 today we have fedex and ups ; we can ship goods anywhere in the united states within a day . one hundred years ago , the railway express agency was the way to transport goods across the country .\nmaterials relating to the northwestern u . s . operations of the freight shipping company railway express agency ( rea ) , consisting primarily of records created by the seattle office of the brotherhood of railway clerks in their relations with rea . includes correspondence ( 1921 - 1943 ) , bulletins ( 1939 - 1963 ) , express rates , delivery sheets , and ephemera .\njust inside the flood wall on the south side of mayo bridge on hull street in richmond virginia is the richmond railroad museum . the museum is operated by the old dominion chapter of the national railway historical society . since 1994 , the rrm has steadily grown from a temporary space in a restored railway express agency car into a collection housed in the restored southern railway station .\n\u2026into bankruptcy in 1975 as rea express , inc . ) . wells fargo\u2019s foreign express business continued independently until 1924 , when the american express company acquired a controlling interest in wells fargo stock and absorbed the remaining wells fargo express business . during the years under american express , however , wells fargo also developed security\u2026\nyou can search for a long time and still not find one of these railway express agency porcelain signs in the 10 foot long version ! it\u2019s one foot tall and absolutely a commanding piece in any wall ! for . . .\namerican railway express company was established by the u . s . government in 1918 , during world war i , at the same time that the government took over the nation\u2019s railroads . the domestic express businesses and property of the nation\u2019s major express carriers\u2014adams & company ( founded 1842 ) , american express company ( founded 1850 ) , wells , fargo & company ( founded 1852 ) , and southern express company ( founded 1861 ) \u2014were expropriated and merged into a public corporation . after the war the domestic express businesses were not returned to their original owners ( unlike the return of the railroads ) but remained with the american railway express company .\nthe atlas ho master express 1947 reefer rea express 6118 models the new steel reefer cars with welded construction and high speed trucks designed for the faster post world war ii streamlined passenger trains . the car design featured collapsible ice bunkers that enabled these cars to handle both express and parcel traffic as well as perishable items as required . the railway express agency ( rea ) ordered 500 of these express reefer cars in 1947 in anticipation of the postwar passenger train boom . starting in the 1950s and continuing into the 1960s the demise of the passenger train caused the rea express fleet to decline as well .\nwith the announcement that pittston was designated an airport office for the railway express agency , direct air express service between pittston and 1 , 000 airport cities in the united states and canada was established . the service via american airlines , colonial and t . w . a . created 16 flights daily . express shipments were handled by passenger and well as cargo planes . in 1947 , express handled three million shipments with a total weight of more than 55 million pounds . railway express boomed during the post world war ii era after adding refrigerator service . but in the early 60s , the business saw a decline . by the late 60s , then named rea express , filed for bankruptcy .\nthe appellant , railway express agency ( appellant ) , sells advertising space on the side of its trucks . the appellee , new york ( appellee ) , recently passed a law forbidding advertising vehicles when the advertisements were not related to the business of the vehicle .\nalthough closely tied to the railroads , some of which held stock in the company , railway express was not actually a railroad . it acted as a third party in handling all express shipments which the railroads otherwise would have to handle .\non december 7 , 1928 , however , 86 of the nation\u2019s railroads joined in setting up railway express agency , inc . , which in 1929 bought out the american railway express company and proceeded to operate the express business under private ownership . forty years later a group of the company\u2019s officials secured controlling interest in the company , and in 1960 the company\u2019s name was changed to rea express , inc . faulty management , strikes by the brotherhood of railway & airline clerks , and competition from the u . s . postal service and united parcel service led to drastic financial losses , and on february 18 , 1975 , rea filed for bankruptcy and was adjudicated bankrupt nine months later .\nrailway express was born during world war i when , on june 30 , 1918 , after nationalizing the railroads the u . s . government did the same for express services , which at that time consisted of about five companies including american express and wells fargo . the move coincided with the introduction of motorized trucks to speed up delivery .\nexpress service - - united states - - northwest , pacific - - history .\nto preserve the railroad history of richmond the rrm has been patient and goal oriented to grow their museum . the old dominion chapter of the national railway historical society was given the building and bought the land ; however , their riverside location prevented restoring the southern railway station until the flood wall was completed . their interim solution from 1994 - 2009 was a museum in a restored rf & p railway express agency car . finally , in 2011 the rrm opened their museum in the restored station .\nthe franchises of express companies . it provides [ footnote 3 ] in pertinent part that\nuniform express receipt book , no . 797 - 1000 customers ( old volume viii )\na great personal history which explains much about what made railway express agency work so well , and why it eventually collapsed , is\nten turtles to tucumcari : a personal history of the railway express agency\n( isbn : 0826330495 ) by klink garrett & toby smith , university of new mexico press , albuquerque , new mexico , 2003 . ( hardcover ) copies are available thru urltoken and other sellers : http : / / urltoken / servlet / searchresults ? sts = t & amp ; tn = ten + turtles + tucumcari & amp ; x = 34 & amp ; y = 8 - doug debs golden gate railroad museum\nrailway express agency came into existence as a railroad - owned organization in 1929 , succeeding american railway express which had consolidated most of the nation ' s several express operations in 1918 . the standard operating agreement between individual railroads and rea presented accounting and efficiency problems which were never overcome . rea volume peaked in 1944 and began a decline . as revenues dropped , railroads were unable to identify costs but assumed express represented a deficit operation leading to a new basis for operation in 1959 which expanded highway operation , piggyback , containerization and palletization . railroad ownership ended in 1969 but new management was unable to stem decline of small - shipment traffic , rea entered bankruptcy in 1975 and liquidation followed .\non dec . 30 , 1996 , the first trinity railway express commuter train pulled out of dallas \u2014 and in doing so showed that it was possible to get around north texas without a car .\nwithin this state of express transported through , into , or out of this state .\nurltoken a photo from 1912 shows a gramm express truck . courtesy of allen county historical society\na statute promulgated by the state of new york ( plaintiff ) prohibited vehicles devoted solely to displaying advertisements , but permitted business vehicles to display signs related to their business as long as the business vehicles were not solely used for advertising . railway express agency , inc . ( defendant ) was engaged in a nationwide express business and operated about 1 , 900 trucks in new york city . it sold the space on the exterior sides of its trucks for advertising that was primarily unrelated to its business . railway was convicted of violating the new york statute in the magistrate\u2019s court and fined . the conviction was sustained by the court of special sessions , and the court of appeals affirmed . railway express agency , inc . appealed to the united states supreme court on the grounds that the regulation did not bear a rational relation to a legitimate state purpose and was thus unconstitutional under the equal protection clause .\nthat same year , in lima , the news reported , narcotics agents uncovered a \u201cgigantic dope ring . \u201d early in november 1921 , agents tracked a shipment of morphine and cocaine worth $ 100 , 000 from st . louis , missouri , to the railway express facility at the baltimore & ohio station in lima . eventually , several local people , including railway express workers , were convicted for involvement in the drug ring .\nfirst and second class express rates , i . c . c . 8460 , 1959 september 1\ncopy of address given by john f . griner at national association of retired and veteran railway employees , 1960 may 2\nfrom live turkeys and chinchillas to soap box derby cars to jewelry and other valuables , the railway express agency handled almost anything that could be shipped . this proved irresistible to criminals . as early as 1919 , the lima news reported a thief was caught attempting to sell a $ 100 clarinet he\u2019d pilfered from the railway express office for a bargain price of $ 20 . that same year , the news reported about $ 500 worth of goods , including a typewriter , was stolen . in 1923 , a man was caught stealing two cases of ginger ale from the lima office .\nalthough the company hung on for years , the end finally came along with the recession in 1975 . in february , the railway express agency , known simply as rea since 1969 , filed for bankruptcy . with the company losing money hand over fist for years , it was now in exponential debt . on average , rea had lost $ 50 million a year since 1969 .\nthe railway express agency delivery truck photos show three different pens . the second photo in this article shows the pacemaker model , easy to read in the advertisement . the pacemaker was heavily advertised by wearever and featured a 14 karat gold nib for only $ 2 . 75 and a matching set with pencil for $ 3 . 75 . the pen came in maroon , golden brown and green striped plastic or solid black . wearever frequently advertised the pacemaker , zenith and de luxe models from 1945 to 1947 , but the other two railway express agency delivery truck photos don ' t appear in any of the major magazine advertisements i could find . fortunately , i had a page from a 1947 montgomery ward catalog that showed both of these two pens , though they are unnamed .\nthe appellant , railway express agency ( appellant ) , brought suit against the appellee , the state of new york ( appellee ) . the appellant argued that a statute prohibiting advertising on vehicles , except for notices upon business delivery vehicles engaged in the regular work of the owner , are unconstitutional for violating the equal protection clause of the fourteenth amendment of the united states constitution ( constitution ) .\n1 . a virginia statute provides a separate system of taxation for express companies . in lieu of all taxes on their other intangible property and rolling stock , it levies on express companies a\nfranchise tax\nmeasured by gross receipts from their operations within virginia , including receipts derived from transportation within the state of express transported through , into or out of the state .\nklink garrett and toby smith wrote a book titled\nten turtles to tucumcari : a personal history of the railway express .\nthe rea was a nonprofit corporation owned by several railroads , all of which owned several levels of stock in the company . its boardroom was located in new york city . the largest shareholders gained a seat on the board of directors . new rea presidents were voted in and conducted discussions on the company\u2019s direction and affairs . the company provided a tremendous service because it acted as a third party in handling all express shipments that railroads didn\u2019t have to deal with directly . the rea railroad cars were usually located near the passenger cars . the cars were decorated with a \u201crailway express agency\u201d sign . in newspaper ads of the 1930s , the slogan was \u201cship your christmas packages by the safe , sure way\u2026 the rea . \u201d\nwilliam harnden launched the earliest version of the railway express agency four years later . through the law of supply and demand , harnden perceived a need by the general public for parcel shipping . his company delivered its first packages using the railroads to new york city from boston in march 1839 . he formed harnden\u2019s first express as business expanded . harnden even began shipments using steamboats . when harnden died in 1845 , his business merged with adams express thus creating a new industry of shipping . the expansion of the railroads sparked much growth for the shipping industry . the railroads could deliver parcels at previously unheard of speeds . what used to take days or weeks could now be accomplished in just a few hours .\nbob baulsir , fort worth transportation authority vp for commuter rail , said the agency is looking into broadening the training of tre ticket checkers to help them respond to disruptive passengers .\nbefore the modern companies fedex and ups , the railway express agency was the best way to ship express parcels across the country . when you needed to ship a parcel to chicago or new orleans or new york to los angeles , the rea was the best company to do so . it rapidly expanded to thousands of small offices located across america . its headquarters was in new york city . thousands of americans came to depend on the rea for their shipping needs . the company developed a unique logo which was a red diamond - shaped sign , green delivery trucks , baggage carts and railroad equipment .\ngenerally , however , business was good in the 1940s . \u201cmore than 10 , 000 trains traveling daily on 230 , 000 miles of track throughout the united states on passenger train schedules are employed in carrying 179 , 000 shipments annually , according to the railway express , \u201d an article in the news in october 1944 revealed .\nalthough the accounts of drug rings and robberies grabbed the headlines , railway express on a daily basis was running a thriving business in communities large and small across the country . and , in 1927 , the same year that charles lindbergh flew solo across the atlantic ocean , the company announced it would inaugurate aerial delivery across the continent .\ni once had at least one master contract that railway express had with each railroad . mine was with the boston and maine and i donated it to the boston & maine historical society , but since it is a master contract , there are probably others reposing in many of the railroad historical societies . also , pullman had master contracts .\nin august , 2015 , after a trip to the washington , d . c . pen show , i was contacted by tom heath , who furnished the photos in this article . he told me they represented an advertising campaign on the sides of railway express agency delivery trucks in new york city by david kahn , inc . for its newest wearever pen lines . also included in the set of undated photos was one of a store display . this was going to be a forensic adventure until tom and i could meet and i could get more data .\nvolume v : claims made to express board of judgement no . 1 ; includes : claim statement of claiment , rubuttal , decision ; decisions e1498 to e1574\ncheck out our free graphics software and images to find out about tools like pixlr or photoshop express that help you make images the way you want them .\nthieves in cleveland dreamed bigger . in 1921 , according to a wire service story in the news , they tampered with rails near willoughby in the hopes of derailing a 14 - car railway express train carrying about $ 1 million in goods . although the train left the tracks , none of the cars overturned , and none of the loot spilled out .\n, american company that at one time operated the nation\u2019s largest ground and air express services , transporting parcels , money , and goods , with pickup and delivery .\nalteration in the demonstration the court made on the prior appeal with respect to the status as a property tax of the gross receipts tax on express companies . while the tax may be a rough equivalent of some sort of property tax that virginia might conceivably levy on express companies , i do not see that it has been made clear that it bears any equivalence to any sort of property tax that she in fact levies on other sorts of businesses , or has in fact previously levied on express companies .\nin march 1920 , congress passed the transportation act known as the esch - cummins act . it returned the railroads to private control , which president woodrow wilson signed into law . thus , the rea became a private corporation . at that time , directors decided on a deep green and red and white logo color combination for the company . with the prosperity of the 1920s , a new company was formed known as the railway express agency on dec . 7 , 1928 . railroads then purchased stock from a pool of 1 , 000 shares . the new york central bought 144 shares while the illinois central bought 29 .\ntwo years later , in october 1946 , the news wrote that \u201cseptember saw the largest number of railway express shipments through the lima office in 20 years , possibly ever , according to w . m . dalton , lima agent . \u201d more than 25 , 000 individual shipments were recorded , breaking the previous mark of 23 , 000 set in august , dalton told the news .\nthe mits computer was ready that summer . ed said it could be sold as a kit for about $ 400 , which was fantastic since i knew the radio - electronics mark - 8 computer was having difficulties ( no peripherals , no language , etc . ) . one day he phoned to say his first computer was being shipped to me by railway express agency . a week later , no computer had arrived . i complained to the people at rea , who retorted :\nour computer has never lost anything !\nduring the fourth week they went bankrupt , having lost not only the first mits computer but their entire shipping empire as well .\nrex 4037 was one of fifty express refrigerator cars owned by the santa fe and assigned to the express pool . these cars were wide and restricted east of harrisburg on the prr as they would not fit through the new york tunnels . once one got through in error and did a lot of damage to platforms and to the car itself before the train was stopped .\nnorth east rails \u00a9 clint chamberlin . photos for personal use only . all rights reserved by original owner of image . reproduction or redistribution in any form without express written permission is prohibited .\nthe collection consists primarily of records collected by the seattle office of the brotherhood of railway clerks ( b . r . c . ) . these detail the union ' s dealings with rea over issues of wages , promotions , and employment classification . included is correspondence ( 1921 - 1943 ) , bulletins ( 1939 - 1963 ) , lists of express rates , delivery sheets , signs , tags , labels , pamphlets , and other ephemera .\nto be all receipts on business beginning and ending within this state and all receipts derived from the transportation within this state of express transported through , into , or out of this state .\nmy father drove a rea truck for years after serving as an express messenger on the ny central . i ' ll guarantee that the rea made home deliveries . dad would carry a trunk up three flights of stairs . he met every local at little falls , ny , loaded and unloaded express cargo , then delivered the incoming via truck . he retired in 1960 or thereabouts after 37 years of service . he left us in 1974 .\nthe pen set in the third photo , with the slogan ,\nwhichever you like . . . you ' ll like wearever ,\nis a less expensive pen offered with a gold plated stainless steel medium nib in black or dark green striped plastic . the pen had gold plated trim including the clip and wide cap band . it sold for $ 1 . 00 and the set with matching pencil sold for $ 1 . 75 . what ' s really interesting is the railway express agency delivery truck photo shows a matching ballpoint pen , also for $ 1 . 00 , a writing instrument i was completely unaware of . this photo shows that wearever was offering a capped ballpoint pen as early as 1946 or 1947 , priced the same as the matching fountain pen , a pricing strategy also used by sheaffer and eversharp .\nwe are not convinced by appellant ' s\nbootstrap\nargument that the express privileges it enjoys have no value to it , because all of its net income by agreement with the railroads is paid over to them . we believe it more accurate to rely on its admission that\nno one would question the fact that appellant ' s exclusive express privileges on the railroads are valuable contract rights .\nthis concession , when taken in the light of the expressed purpose of appellant that the payment of its net income for the use of the express privileges was solely to make certain\nthat the express company shall have no net taxable income ,\nexposes the frivolous nature of this contention . we are not so blinded to business realities as to permit such a manipulation of the finances of appellant , the railroads ' wholly owned subsidiary , to frustrate the commonwealth in its effort to collect an otherwise fair tax .\nat this time , the rea had a monopoly on the shipment of freight on railroads . it was obliged to ship all kinds of good , including motion picture reels , circus animals , and hazardous materials . in 1965 , the rea joined the seven arts associated corporation and travel theaters inc . to form rea express - seven arts transvision inc . besides handling domestic parcel shipping , the rea expanded into international shipments and even owned an air express service .\nby the mid 1970s the company ' s profits were decreasing due , in part , to the domination of the railroad companies , high inflation , and a decline in express shipments . in 1975 it filed for chapter xi bankruptcy .\n[ e ] ach express company . . . shall . . . pay to the state a franchise tax which shall be in lieu of taxes upon all of its other intangible property and in lieu of property taxes on its rolling stock .\nthe foundation received the official papers of one of the foremost codebreakers of the 20 th century during the april 23rd event . the afternoon\u2019s series of presentations from scholars and experts from the foundation , the national security agency ( nsa ) and the national archives and records administration ( nara ) discussed william friedman , who is considered to be the leading codebreaking pioneer in the united states in the 20 th century .\nmy dad started working for the railway express in about 1943 and ran as a messenger from ashland , wisconsin to antigo on the north western ( the run actually ran all the way to chicago . we moved to okla city in\n46\nand he ran as a messenger out of okc on the\nfrisco and the santa fe . moving to phoenix in\n48\nfor my mother ' s health , he spent the rest of his career working inside or driving truck , retiring on august 10 , 1969 on his 69th birthday . ( he started his railroad career with the soo line in ashland , wisconsin in 1936 . he lived to be 90 years old . dick h\nas world war ii came to an end , there was a huge decrease in rail travel . americans were now having a love affair with the automobile and the open road . express parcel shipments had always been handled as head - on traffic during the rea\u2019s heyday . however , railroads became disinterested in subsidizing a business model losing ever more money . finally , the rea filed chapter xi bankruptcy in 1975 and was liquidated . the company\u2019s profits had been decreasing due to the domination of the railroad companies , high inflation , and decline in express shipments . older people in america and effingham county still remember the rea as one of america\u2019s great institutions .\nbusiness did not stay good , however . \u201calas , things crumbled after world war ii which coincided with a rapid decline in rail travel , \u201d according to the america rails website . \u201cexpress shipments had always been handled as dead - end traffic and railroads grew increasingly disinterested in subsidizing a business model losing ever - more money . \u201d\n( d ) the exclusive express privileges enjoyed by appellant on the railroads , admittedly valuable contract rights , cannot be said to have no value because all of appellant ' s net income is paid over to the railroads for the specific purpose of precluding it from having any net taxable income , thus frustrating the collection of an otherwise fair tax . p .\n( 1954 ) . subsequently , the virginia general assembly enacted the act here involved , levying a\nfranchise tax\non express companies , measured by gross receipts from operations within virginia , in lieu of all other property taxes on intangibles and rolling stock . in due course , an assessment against appellant was made thereunder for 1956 . both the state corporation commission ,\n* the state informs us that the appellant ' s trucks have been ruled to be\nrolling stock ,\nand therefore shielded by the\nin lieu\nprovision of the new statute . while the virginia code does not , in terms , set forth a rate of taxation for the rolling stock of express companies , the rates provided for the rolling stock of railway and of freight car companies are 2 1 / 2 % ad valorem . va . code \u00a7\u00a7 58 - 515 , 58 - 560 . this rate would appear appropriate for exploring the equivalence of this\nin lieu\ntax to a corresponding property tax , and in fact the rate , as established by the latter section , has been used before the\nin lieu\nprovision as a basis for the taxation of appellant ' s refrigerator cars .\nonce again , the effort of the commonwealth of virginia to levy a tax against express agencies is before us for decision . nearly five years ago , this court struck down as a\nprivilege tax\nviolative of the commerce clause of the federal constitution its tax statute under which was laid an assessment on appellant ' s\nprivilege of doing business\nin virginia . [\nrrm mission is to preserve the knowledge of why railroads have been important to richmond and central virginia . richmond has been served by several railroads during the past 175 years . the richmond and danville , the richmond and york river , seaboard , chesapeake and ohio , the southern railway , and the richmond , fredericksburg , and potomac to name a few . these railroads left stations , ruins , bridges , and open spaces on richmond\u2019s cityscape . the passionate volunteers give tours to all visitors to the rrm where this history comes alive .\njohn\u2019s daughter is nancy pals ( husband , robert pals ) of teutopolis . she remembers her dad being gone several days at a time while working for the rea . around chicago , the rea had a building where the rea agents had sleeping quarters . nancy remembers several occasions when her mother would fix john a hot meal and take it to effingham for him when the train stopped there . his children got to visit with dad for a brief time . the family donated the contents of his rea chest to the effingham county museum as a part of effingham county\u2019s railway history . nancy\u2019s daughter is now the proud owner of her grandfather\u2019s chest .\nin the 1940s and early 1950s my mother took my brothers and me from southern california to cleveland , ohio , for the summer . we always traveled by train . our clothes and other property were sent as checked baggage in a wardrobe trunk . the trunk was delivered to my grandmother ' s home via railway express . i assume that the trunk was checked to either cleveland , or east cleveland , and because it arrived by train the rea was the chosen delivery method . for a brief period following world war ii we returned to cleveland . that , it turned out , was not a good move , and we returned to southern california . from that time until sometime in the 1950s we sent our christmas presents to cleveland via rea . i remember going with my father to the busy rea office at the los angeles union passenger terminal to send the boxes . later , the rea opened a seasonal office in alhambra and we shipped our boxes from there . rea establish a seasonal car loading facility east of the southern pacific alhambra station also . our presents from the family in cleveland were sent the same way . it was always exciting to come home from school and find that the box from cleveland had arrived ! thanks for the chance to share some memories . ocv\nand intrastate express business throughout the nation , save in virginia , where a constitutional provision bars foreign corporations from possessing or exercising any of the powers or functions of public service corporations . there , it operates a wholly owned subsidiary , a virginia corporation , which carries on its intrastate functions within the commonwealth . appellant ' s virginia business is thus of an exclusively interstate nature . through exclusive contract arrangements with 177 of the railroads of the nation , appellant is the sole operator of express facilities on their lines , including virginia . it pays therefor all of its net income , thus achieving one of the stated purposes of the agreement - - that appellant\n. . . shall have no net taxable income .\nin turn , appellant ' s virginia subsidiary pays all of its net income over to it for the privilege of exercising appellant ' s exclusive contracts in intrastate business in the commonwealth . appellant owns property within virginia , its return filed with the commonwealth for tax purposes showing $ 120 , 110 . 70 in cash on deposit ; automotive equipment and trucks $ 262 , 719 . 63 ; real estate of the value of $ 32 , 850 ; and office equipment listed at $ 42 , 884 . 83 .\ni am not sure when it went under but it most likely was either very early 80 ' s or mid to late 70 ' s . it also had an air arm i believe called air express . yes they did make home deliveries . it was owned by a conglomeration of railroads . in its hey day it was the ups only you did not have overnight service , etc . the us post office was limited in size and weight of packages as a result rea carried everything over these limitations and also carried under these parameters only it would have been more expensive then the post office in those days . the main package carriers were the rea and post office with ups a poor third or less back then plus common carriers as i recall .\nhad in virginia , and subject to the taxing statute here involved , substantially that percentage of the value of its national\ngoodwill ,\nand of its exclusive express carriage contract with the railroads , which the ratio of the mileage of carriers which it uses in interstate commerce in virginia bears to the total mileage of the same carriers which it uses everywhere in such commerce . appellant contends that virginia ' s claim in these respects is unconstitutional . which of them is right ? i think it is appellant . i think so for two reasons . first , the exclusive carriage contract which appellant has with the railroads requires it , as the court observes , to pay\nall of its net income\nto the railroads . therefore , as a matter of both fact and law , that\nappellant concedes that the commerce clause does not prohibit the states from levying a tax on property owned by a concern doing an interstate business . it agrees that it has rolling stock and money in the commonwealth , as well as intangibles , including its exclusive express privileges with the railroads . it readily admits that the latter agreements are\nvaluable contract rights ,\nand contribute a principal element to the\ngoing concern value\nof its business in the commonwealth . subsuming that a valid tax levy might be levied on such intangibles , it argues , however , that the incidence of the tax is on appellant ' s privilege to carry on an exclusively interstate business in virginia , rather than on intangible property . our sole question under the commerce clause is whether the tax , in practical operation , is on property or on privilege .\nles solomon is technical director of computers & electronics . he is a member of the bug - eyed monster society and practices levitation in his spare time .\nhen popular electronics ran its first cover story on the altair in january 1975 , 1 was the technical director for the magazine and therefore fortunate enough to witness and aid in the birth of the personal / home computer . before those early years become set in stone , i would like to offer this reminiscence and give credit to those pioneers whose names may be unknown to the home computer users now benefiting from the fruits of their labors .\nit all started for me in the summer of 1972 , during a vacation trip out west . my wife and i were near albuquerque when i called forrest mims , a contributor to the magazine who lived in this town out in the middle of nowhere . his father had a small company called m . i . t . s . ( micro instrumentation and telemetry systems ) , which occupied the bathroom of forrest ' s mobile home and manufactured small electronic gadgets for radio - control airplanes and model rockets .\nthe mims invited us out to see them , and during the conversation forrest mentioned that he had a friend who was as crazy about electronics as i was . he insisted that i meet this fellow , ed roberts , so later that night we got together in a steak bar in downtown albuquerque . just out of the military , ed had this idea about offering an electronic calculator kit . and i had to listen , since he stands over six feet and weighs 235 pounds or so .\nanyway , i decided to write about the kit in the pages of popular electronics . after the article appeared , many kits were sold and ed bought out m . i . t . s . , moved it into a real building and dropped the periods to make it mits . pretty soon , everybody and his uncle got into calculators and they were a dime a dozen . ed was giving serious thought to folding his company when we heard some electronic stirrings that sounded really wild . one of our competitors , radio - electronics , was preparing a story on a\ncomputer\nusing an intel 8008 microprocessor chip . ed looked into it , obtained an even newer intel chip called the 8080 , and with a couple of engineering friends set about creating his own computer .\nluckily , ed had sent me another computer by a different route . there i was , in a small office in new york with a metal box marked pe - 8 on my desk , and an asr - 33 teletype as the only way of inputting or displaying instructions and data . between the frontpanel switch start - up routine and the noisy teletype , i was told to take\nthat thing\nhome , which i suppose made the pe - 8 the first workable home computer .\nart salsberg , my boss , said he would go along with me on publishing a construction article on a microcomputer (\nheaven only knows who will build one !\n) , so the next step was finding a catchy name for our 8 - bitter . after dinner one night i asked my twelveyear - old daughter , who was watching star trek , what the computer on the enterprise was called .\nthat ' s a nice name , i thought , but not sexy . then she said :\nwhy don ' t you call it altair ? that ' s where the enterprise is going in this episode .\nt itled simply\ncomputer ,\nwith the subhead\nbuild the mark - 8 , your personal minicomputer ,\nradioelectronic ' s cover story for july 1974 introduced the first homemade machine to use a microprocessor .\nmy introduction to the mark - 8 came one bright spring morning in 1973 , when a forceful young man by the name of jonathan titus called to tell me about his working model of a microcomputer built around the new intel 8008 . ( a bargain - priced 8008 microprocessor cost $ 125 at the time . ) deciding that a personal visit was necessary , i flew down to blacksburg , virginia , where jon took me to a spare room in his college apartment and showed me the first micro system : a little green box decorated with a bunch of toggle switches and flickering red lights .\nwhat , i wondered , would anyone do with a computer that needed to be programmed . . . one step at a time . . . by setting eight toggle switches to represent each instruction ?\ndespite my misgivings and after months of preparation , we published our article on the mark - 8 computer . there was no way we could squeeze it into a single issue , and for the second time in our history we offered a booklet of complete construction information . the booklet sold by the thousands : each new stack that came in from the printer was gone in no time , and we ' d have to order more . to this day i don ' t know how many people spent how many hours entering instructions and data into the mark - 8 . . .\ni am often asked whether i anticipated the current personal computer revolution when i was introduced to jon titus ' original micro system . my answer is yes , but i still don ' t think the computer is the ideal tool for everyone . in business and education there is no doubt that its growth as a tool and as a time - and dollar - saver will continue . when it comes to computers in the home , however , i have my doubts .\ni am not convinced that the average person has enough need for a computer to justify its cost . yes , it ' s a great game machine . yes , it ' s a great educational device . yes , it ' s a great typewriter . but unless you ' re going to do your banking , control your home appliances , keep your holiday mailing lists , calculate your income taxes and your budget , it ' s difficult for me to see a personal computer in every household . until the price of hardware comes down , and until software exists at low cost to do the kinds of things the average american needs done around the home , the computer revolution will remain largely a business revolution .\nthe next day i called ed to try out the new name . his answer was curt :\ni don ' t care what you call it , if we don ' t sell two hundred we ' re doomed !\nso altair it became .\nabout a month before we ran the altair story i had a visit from another imposingly large person , roger melen of stanford university , who had written several articles for us . roger contemplated the altair set up on the table , and when i told him it was a computer his eyes glazed over . he muttered something about getting one for himself and his friend harry garland , who also wrote for us , and asked me for the name and address of the kit supplier . then he vanished . later i heard he took the next plane to albuquerque , marched into ed ' s office and bought altair # 2 right off his desk .\na few months later i got a call from roger , asking me to fly out to san francisco to see something very important . when i got there , he took me to the apartment he shared with harry and showed me what he ' d done with his altair . plugged into the machine was a double set of add - on circuit boards called the dazzler , whose video output could create an amazing display on a color tv - the first plug - in expansion board for a personal computer . the software was called kaleidoscope , a program that is relatively common today , but in 1976 . . . ! because of its ever - changing color display , kaleidoscope would actually become a traffic stopper : stan veit ran the program all night in the window of his new york store , the first computer store east of the mississippi , and the nypd had to put an end to it because people kept slowing down to gawk at all those color images .\ndazzler sales went over so well that roger and harry formed a new company to manufacture altair plug - ins . they decided to name it after crothers memorial hall , where they had lived during their undergraduate days at stanford . cromemco ( crothers memorial company ) was the first of what would become an entire subindustry of firms manufacturing add - ons to extend the capabilities of existing personal computers .\nat about this time mits held the world ' s first microcomputer convention , called , strangely enough , the world ' s first altair convention . located in the airport - marina hotel in sunny downtown albuquerque , it was attended by an amazing number of people who came from all over the country to see what was going on .\nthe altair was a success , but the paper tape basic and paper tape software were an abomination . one day jerry ogdin , a computer consultant , had come to me with the idea of storing digital data using two tones ( one for a zero , another for a zone ) on an ordinary voice - grade tape cassette recorder . in september of 1975 we ran a construction article on what we called hits ( hobbyists ' interchange tape system ) , after which a number of manufacturers started using their own approach to two - tone data recording . wayne green , who had just started byte magazine , wanted all the manufacturers to get together in a neutral site and hammer out a cassette standard . the site picked was kansas city , missouri . we all met for a weekend , and after many loud and serious discussions the kansas city tape\nstandard\nwas born . unfortunately , it didn ' t last long ; before the month ended , everyone went back to his own tape standard and the recording confusion got worse ."]}
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", "topic": 13}], "title": "avery brewing company", "paragraphs": ["avery brewing company started out in 1993 . adam avery , founder and head of avery brewery , \u2026 show more\nfor more information about the maharaja or avery brewing company , please visit urltoken .\nit\u2019s been more than 20 years in the making , but avery brewing company has a new home .\nwhat\u2019s your favorite avery brew ? are you excited for avery brewing company\u2019s new taproom ? drop us a line in the comments below .\nleft hand brewing company ; longmont , colo . ; urltoken milk stout , sawtooth\ncopyright \u00a9 1996 - 2018 victory brewing company . all rights reserved . / / design\nlone tree brewing company offers eight flagship beers and several small batch rotating seasonal selections .\nabout avery brewing company avery brewing company is a family - owned craft brewery in boulder , colorado . since 1993 , avery has pioneered innovative beers by blending the art and science of brewing with ingenuity , creativity , and boldness . avery bottles and cans more than 40 beers a year including whiterascal belgian - style white ale , the maharaja imperial ipa , andtweak . craft your journey at averybrewing . com .\nabout avery brewing company avery brewing company is a family - owned craft brewery in boulder , colorado . since 1993 , avery has pioneered innovative beers by blending the art and science of brewing with ingenuity , creativity , and boldness . avery bottles and cans more than 40 beers a year including white rascal belgian - style white ale , the maharaja imperial ipa , and tweak . craft your journey at averybrewing . com .\nhook & ladder brewing company ; silver spring , md . ; urltoken backdraft brown , golden ale , lighter\njacob leinenkugel brewing company ; milwau kee , wis . ; urltoken sunset wheat , berry weiss , honey weiss\nmagic hat brewing company ; south burlington , vt . ; urltoken magic hat # 9 , magic hat circus\noskar blues brewing company ; lyons , colo . ; urltoken dale\u2019s pale ale , old chub scottish style ale\nabout avery brewing company : avery brewing company is a family - owned craft brewery in boulder , colorado . since 1993 , avery has pioneered innovative beers by blending the art and science of brewing with ingenuity , creativity , and boldness . avery bottles and cans more than 30 beers a year including white rascal belgian - style white ale , the maharaja imperial ipa , and raspberry sour . craft your journey at averybrewing . com .\ncharles k . is drinking an ellie ' s brown ale by avery brewing co .\n8 . 6 % abv \u2022 n / a ibu \u2022 avery brewing co . \u2022\n8 . 5 % abv \u2022 n / a ibu \u2022 avery brewing co . \u2022\n11 . 1 % abv \u2022 n / a ibu \u2022 avery brewing co . \u2022\n12 . 1 % abv \u2022 n / a ibu \u2022 avery brewing co . \u2022\n12 . 7 % abv \u2022 n / a ibu \u2022 avery brewing co . \u2022\n6 . 5 % abv \u2022 n / a ibu \u2022 avery brewing co . \u2022\n3 . 8 % abv \u2022 n / a ibu \u2022 avery brewing co . \u2022\n16 . 4 % abv \u2022 n / a ibu \u2022 avery brewing co . \u2022\n16 . 9 % abv \u2022 n / a ibu \u2022 avery brewing co . \u2022\n5 . 8 % abv \u2022 n / a ibu \u2022 avery brewing co . \u2022\navery brewing births bourbon barrel - aged coconut porter to the masses , in april .\nfind out what is currently on tap on our 17 draught lines in the lone tree brewing company tap room .\navery brewing invested $ 30 million in a brewery custom - designed for the\npursuit of making perfect beer ,\navery said .\nto bolster sales in those states , the company has hired several salespeople in the last six months , avery said . still , the company\u2019s home state of colorado is a stronghold , accounting for 80 percent of avery\u2019s ipa sales .\nrobin p . is drinking a liliko ' i kepolo by avery brewing co . at neptun\navery brewing company ( boulder , colorado ) recently announced that it will begin the annual release of rumpkin pumpkin beer aged in rum barrels on monday , august 7 .\nkona brewing company ; kailua - kona , hi . ; www . urltoken fire rock pale ale , longboard , wailua wheat\nsweet water brewing company ; atlanta , ga . ; urltoken sweet water 420 , sweet water blue , sweet water hum -\nterrapin brewing company ; athens , ga . ; www . urltoken rye pale ale , india style brown ale , golden ale\nevery year seems to get better and better around avery brewing company , with more experimentation , more cool beers and more great people every new day . here\u2019s to beer !\navery brewing company ( boulder , colorado ) has officially announced that it will begin the release of nuttiest professor barrel - aged imperial peanut stout on monday , june 26 .\nhighland brewing company ; asheville , nc ; urltoken gaeilc ale , st . teresa\u2019s pale ale , oatmeal porter , cattail peak wheat\nthat starts with the addition of nevada , which will put avery\u2019s beer in 33 states . however , avery said he\u2019s taking a more measured approach to expanding his company\u2019s footprint .\nto find the locations that will carry avery brewing beer on draft or in - store , please use avery\u2019s brew finder and enter a zip code .\njoe p . is drinking an out of bounds stout by avery brewing co . at 5 chruch towers\nbrewery release : nw : coming soon . . . avery brewing rumpkin rum barrel - aged pumpkin ale\nwhen construction got under way on the new facility , avery brewing officials did some creative rearrangement of equipment at avery alley to increase capacity . avery brewing also temporarily leased space at new belgium brewing ' s fort collins facility to produce kegs of the boulder brewer ' s white rascal belgian - style wheat ale .\nthe departure of avery brewing will not go unnoticed , said bob sargent , savory cuisine ' s owner .\nboulder ' s sanitas brewing co . has launched a new beer , mtn trl ale , in collaboration with local apparel company la sportiva .\navery brewing company is a family - owned craft brewery in boulder , colorado . since 1993 , avery has pioneered innovative beers by blending the art and science of brewing with ingenuity , creativity , and boldness . avery bottles and cans more than 40 beers a year including white rascal belgian - style white ale , the maharaja imperial ipa , and tweak .\nan interior look at the spacious new avery facility . avery brewing company of boulder is moving to a new state - of - the - art building in gunbarrel . the grand opening is feb . 16 . ( cliff grassmick / staff photographer )\navery brewing is expected to record $ 25 . 6 million in revenue this year . the privately held avery brewing had $ 17 . 8 million in revenue 2014 , up from the $ 15 million posted in 2013 .\nwhen adam avery opened the avery brewing co . in boulder , colo . , in 1993 , he was bringing several years of homebrewing experimentation to the next level .\nkayla d . is drinking a bug zapper by avery brewing co . at total wine & more - palm desert\nread more avery brewing co . to exorcise its demons and kill off dictators in 2017 [ new school beer ]\nthe beer : the maharaja ( release no . 26 ) the brewery : avery brewing company location : boulder , colorado style : imperial india pale ale stats : 10 . 2 percent abv , 102 ibu\nthe added capacity should allow avery brewing to open in an additional three to five markets this year , and contribute to a significant revenue boost , according to information provided by jess steinitz , avery brewing ' s marketing and events coordinator .\nstay in\u2013the\u2013know about the latest news on all things avery brewing co . , including new releases , festivals & dinners .\na post shared by avery brewing co . ( @ averybrewingco ) on aug 27 , 2016 at 1 : 52pm pdt\navery brewing company is a family - owned craft brewery in boulder , colorado . since 1993 , avery has pioneered innovative beers by blending the art and science of brewing with ingenuity , creativity , and boldness . avery bottles and cans more than 40 beers a year including white rascal belgian - style white ale , the maharaja imperial ipa , and tweak . craft your journey at urltoken .\nsince september 2010 , several avery beers have been packaged in cans , along with traditional bottles . \u201cevery year seems to get better and better around avery brewing company , with more experimentation , more cool beers and more great people every new day , \u201d the founder says .\navery brewing company is a family - owned craft brewery in boulder , colorado . since 1993 , avery has pioneered innovative beers by blending the art and science of brewing with ingenuity , creativity , and boldness . avery bottles and cans more than 40 beers a year including white rascal belgian - style white ale , the maharaja imperial ipa , and tweak . craft your journey at averybrewing . com .\navery brewing also invested heavily in krones automation technology . from a command center in the brewery , avery brewing employees can monitor the activities of areas such as the centrifuge , filtration system , yeast propagation and the clean - in - place system .\navery brewing company is a pioneering craft brewery known for its all - encompassing obsession with beer . the boulder - based brewery is known for its bold takes on every style on the map , especially its . . .\nthe latter may not be the most technologically advanced of the new additions at avery brewing ; but to employees used to loading trucks with pallet jacks and forklifts , it ' s a boon , said steve breezley , avery brewing ' s director of operations .\nginger juice , hailed for its cleansing and restorative flavor , is being sourced from a local boulder company , pressery . \u201cthis beer is definitely on the spicy side because we are getting very fresh ginger juice from the pressery and are using it within the first 24 hours\u201d , says andy parker , chief barrel herder at avery brewing company .\neast texas brewing company is owned and operated by two brothers , brian and matt , who have differing life philosophies , but share in one passion ; making exceptional craft beer .\nin the past , white rascal received little marketing help , avery said , but this year the company\u2019s flagship will get the \u201cbig spotlight\u201d with a stronger marketing focus and sales push .\neric z . is drinking a tweak ( bourbon barrel aged ) ( 2016 ) batch # 3 by avery brewing co . at mission beach park\n\u201cour distribution partners in louisiana just get it , \u201d says justin sutherland , southern sales manager at avery brewing . \u201cthese are our people . they run , hike , bike , and just generally bleed authentic avery . they truly care about being experts on avery brewing beer which was evident when they drove all the way to texas to pick up our beer before our initial meeting . louisiana is a huge untapped market for us so we are thrilled to have partners who understand avery brewing at our core . \u201d\noutside avery brewing ' s new two - story building \u2014 a structure cloaked red , white and black of avery ' s logo and complemented with wood \u2014 are four , towering , 720 - barrel fermentation tanks . thanks to the quartet , avery brewing immediately will double its production capabilities , avery said , adding that more tanks can be added over the years that would allow the brewer to produce a half - million barrels every year .\nlast year , the company produced about 4 , 000 barrels of barrel - aged beer , a sizable jump from the 1 , 700 it made in 2015 . in 2017 , the company could pump out as much as 10 , 000 barrels of barrel - aged beer , avery said , adding that the aging program itself has grown so much that a tanker truck was purchased to transfer beer between the company\u2019s two facilities .\ntags : avery brewing co . , discontinued beers , dugana , mephistopheles , salvation , samael ' s , the beast , the czar , the kaiser\nadam avery stands over the\nbrains\nof the new brewery . avery brewing company of boulder is moving to a new state - of - the - art building in gunbarrel . the grand opening is feb . 16 . for more photos and a video , go to www . dailycamera . com . ( cliff grassmick / staff photographer )\nfor a regional brewery that is known for its complex beers that incorporate a variety of yeast strains , malts and grains , krones ' system for avery brewing is practically one - of - a - kind , avery said .\n( boulder , co ) \u2014 avery brewing company , a boulder - based craft brewery and maker of white rascal belgian - style white ale , is thrilled to announce its expanded distribution into louisiana . whether new to avery brewing or an existing fan , louisianans will be able to find a wide selection of avery\u2019s beer line - up on draft and in stores starting on april 4th , including white rascal belgian - style white ale and el gose german - style sour ale , as well as the \u201cbotanicals & barrels\u201d series , including acclaimed raspberry sour and vanilla bean stout . the entry into louisiana will mark state number 34 for avery brewing\u2019s u . s . distribution .\nvital information for hoptimum triple ipa \u2013 2017 edition from sierra nevada brewing co .\nnew holland brewing ; holland , mich . ; urltoken urltoken mad hatter , poet\nwestfax brewing unveils just brut it ipa , first dedicated crowler rele . . .\nestablished in 1993 , avery brewing co . is a family owned and operated micro - brewery dedicated to brewing the finest quality english and belgian style ales . . from humble beginnings , brewing 800 barrels of three different beers in 1994 , we have progressed to brewing 13 , 000 barrels of twenty different beers in 2007 . we attribute this success to beer drinkers gravitating to beers with more interesting flavor profiles .\noh hello , avery ipa . - - - - # beerfirst # hopfreaksunite urltoken\navery brewing has been drawing down its longtime home for weeks , trucking some tanks up to their new residence while keeping some suds flowing for patrons and wholesale customers . although all the tanks and the majority of the guts of avery alley are coming to the new brewery , the legacy equipment will account for only 10 percent of the engine driving avery brewing ' s next - generation facility at 4910 nautilus court .\nafter a 2 1 / 2 year review , young\u2019s decided to enter into a joint venture with the bedford brewer , charles wells , creating a new force in the industry , wells & young\u2019s brewing company ltd .\nsierra nevada brewing co . reformulates hoptimum to be its \u201choppiest beer yet\u201d | mashing in\nsierra nevada brewing co . reformulates hoptimum to be its \u201choppiest beer yet\u201d \u2013 mashing in\nbrewery preview | grist brewing opens second brewhouse & taproom in lone tr . . .\nboulder , co \u2013 avery brewing company , a boulder - based craft brewery and maker of white rascal belgian - style white ale , is thrilled to re - announce its 43rd \u201cbarrel aged series\u201d beer , formally named tequilana . the new name of the tequila barrel - aged sour beer is tequilacerbus .\non saturday , the post brewing company , 105 west emma st . , lafayette , is hosting its second annual townie fest . the post ' s shindig will celebrate its hometown of lafayette with lots of local love .\nasia pacific breweries operates an extensive global marketing network in over 60 countries with the largest brewery footprint in asia . tiger beer leads as the flagship brand among the company ' s portfolio of over 40 beer brands and brand variants . apb benchmarks itself against international brewing standards and observes the most stringent brewing process .\nmahou san miguel bought 30 % stake of avery on 11 / 28 / 2017 .\navery brewing co . , boulder , colo . : this 20 - year old boulder , colo . , brewing company began with founders who had a passion for home - brewing . today , they have expanded to a much larger warehouse and have gained an impressive following , from colorado and beyond . avery certainly knows how to treat its fans right ; visitors to the boulder taproom find exclusive , small - batch beers that are hard to find in stores and in bars , like the hog heaven barleywine - style ale and the reverend belgian - style quad . in a colorado beer scene that\u2019s plenty full , it\u2019s what makes avery stand out from the rest .\n\u201cif we wanted to be in 50 states , we could be in 50 states , \u201d he said , but instead , the company is focusing on bolstering its top markets \u2014 colorado , southern california and texas , which account for more than 50 percent of the company\u2019s volume .\neven with brewing at a 24 - 7 clip , distribution was ceased to some markets .\nblackwood said the recipes that span barbecue , steaks and pub items such as sandwiches will evolve over time and he ' ll likely incorporate avery brewing ' s beers in some items .\navery brewing will be distributed by mockler beverage co . in the baton rouge market , southern eagle distributor in the new orleans market , and champagne beverage co in the northshore market .\none of spain ' s leading beer brewers acquired a 30 percent stake in avery brewing co . as part of a mutual decision to help the boulder brewery ' s future growth .\nhow does avery brewing go about deciding on a new beer menu ? is it through meetings with salespeople and market research ? no . it\u2019s the beer , it\u2019s always the beer .\nthe custom wet mill system , which complements a destoner machine , should help produce a cleaner and crisper product , avery said . a three - tank hop - dosing system was installed to accommodate avery brewing ' s hop - heavy beers such as its maharaja imperial ipa .\nsince rum barrels are \u201cnotorious for leaking massive amounts of beer , \u201d the folks at avery brewing company went the extra mile this year to set a higher standard of efficiency and quality control for rumpkin . this was achieved by flying in two professional coopers from france to repair their barrels , and the results far surpassed expectations .\navery xolotl looks to the 37th entry in the brewery\u2019s on going barrel - aged series .\navery brewing co . has announced the release of the sixth installment in its botanicals and barrels series , ginger sour , which uses locally sourced ginger juice . for more , see below :\nmillions of dollars and years of design work went into the construction of a custom brewhouse and production system for the brewery . in those efforts , avery brewing enlisted the expertise of the krones group , a german machinery and information technology firm that has built brewing systems for multinational operations .\ndogfish head brewing ; rehoboth beach , del . ; urltoken 90 minute ipa , special seasonal selection\nfrom ipa to bba , craft beer continues to evolve , and colorado\u2019s avery brewing is unafraid to ride that wave of transformation and help influence its direction . in 2017 , avery brewing will offer fans far more fermented pleasures from its botanicals & barrels series , as well as a add to its year - round selections . while that is exciting news for many fans of avery , it comes with a price \u2014 a few long time favorites will have to be retired .\nboulder , co \u2013 avery brewing company , a boulder - based craft brewery and maker of white rascal belgian - style white ale , is thrilled to announce the release of its sixth installment of the botanicals & barrels series , ginger sour . this bright , spicy , and tart barrel - aged sour ale is available starting on june 16th .\nwhole foods market brewing company , the first craft brewery in a grocery store , will begin distribution of its first draft beer in two phases , starting with the greater houston area on aug . 8 , followed by the launch of statewide distribution in texas on sept . 18 , 2015 . both launches will be celebrated by special tapping events , including a tapping event in austin on sept . 18 at the lamar whole foods market , hosted by dave ohmer , brewmaster of whole foods market brewing company .\nsavory ' s physical expansion will allow the company to add two full - sized pizza ovens and redesign its kitchen to accommodate a growing catering operation as well as a potential pizza delivery business , he said . sargent added that he ' s also optimistic and open to forging a relationship with whoever might land in avery brewing ' s old digs .\navery announces release of botanicals & barrels series no . 6 , ginger sour | the beer connoisseur\none of the biggest pumpkin beers out there , avery rumpkin has returned again for fall 2017 .\nthe result ? avery states this year\u2019s de - barreling was the best in the brewery\u2019s history .\navery certatio equestris is a 12 ounce bottle release . certatio equestris translates to \u201chorserace . ( he\navery ruminate is a 12 ounce bottle offering . the brewery has not yet announced this release .\nthe on - site restaurant would be a change - in - pace from the avery brewing ' s arapahoe avenue set - up , where food is shuttled across the alley by the neighboring savory cuisine .\nmost of the furnishings inside the arapahoe avenue taproom would transfer to the new operator , but the red metal picnic tables and benches will be transported to avery brewing ' s new site , he said .\navery brewing company asked coburn to design them a facility that could respond to the skyrocketing demand for their beer and to establish a base where the 20 - year - old craft brewery could grow well into the future . steeped in tradition and colorado vernacular , coburn\u2019s design includes the brewery , taproom , production offices , grain silos , restaurant , and gift shop \u2013 all smartly planned to allow avery to double its production capacity and welcome its guests in a compelling environment . with coburn\u2019s help , avery\u2019s world - class beer finally got its world - class facility .\navery appears to be turning the corner after years of not having a facility with the capacity to match the company\u2019s growth . the nadir was 2010 , when avery had to pull out of 18 markets to focus on where sales were growing . near the end of the brewery\u2019s tenure in the \u201calley , \u201d there were 15 more distributors that the brewery couldn\u2019t supply .\nwith three beers in its repertoire : redpoint amber ale , ellie\u2019s brown ale and out of bounds stout . things began to take off when avery introduced avery ipa , which quickly became its bestselling beer .\n\u201ci think we can produce three times the amount that we did in 2016 , \u201d avery said .\nthe 2017 edition of avery rumpkin debut on august 7th . look for it nationally later this month .\nsales representative in northern california ( alameda county and other delta pacific territory ) - barley forge brewing co .\nmad river brewing ; blue lake , calif . ; www . urltoken steelhead extra pale , steelhead double ipa\nboulder , co \u2013 avery brewing company , a boulder - based craft brewery and maker of white rascal belgian - style white ale , is ready to put on parkas and scarves with the release of its annual barrel series beer , rumpkin . clocking in at a mere 16 . 9 % abv , this classic pumpkin beer aged in rum barrels is sure to warm you up .\napricot sour is the fourth installment of the \u201cbotanicals & barrels\u201d series which all have two things in common . first , they are all aged in barrels for at least three months and second , they all consist of just one ingredient outside of the standard grain , hops , yeast , and water recipe . avery brewing company plans to release ginger sour and coconut porter by early summer .\nboulder , co . . . avery brewing company , a boulder - based craft brewery and maker of white rascal belgian - style white ale is ready to put on parkas and scarves with the release of its annual barrel series beer , rumpkin . clocking in at a mere 16 . 9 % abv , this classic pumpkin beer aged in rum barrels is sure to warm you up .\navery brewing ' s entrance into adulthood , however , comes with an exponentially larger jump : that to a brand new brewery that would double the craft brewer ' s production capacity at the outset . the new facility , with offers room for future growth , was designed to help avery brewing both meet booming demand and remain competitive share as the crowd of craft brewers grows and large , traditional breweries make plays in the craft space .\nan avery employee walks between two large tanks at the new facility . ( cliff grassmick / staff photographer )\nthe brewhouse is designed for flexibility so that avery brewing can produce its small - batch brews as well as its larger runs of beers that are distributed to 30 u . s . states along with sweden and japan .\ngreene king brews all its beers at bury st edmunds . the company is still as committed to brewing today as it was when it started some 200 years ago , and is proud of the quality , variety and reputation of its excellent range of cask , keg and bottled beers .\nalamo beer company is the brainchild of eugene simor of san antonio , texas . handcrafted just a day ' s ride from the alamo , alamo golden ale is the company ' s first offering in san antonio , texas . so the next time you ' re in town , remember to raise some ale . brewed with a fiercely independent spirit .\nwhy it matters the company is positioning this move as a step further into the brewing unknown , rather than any sort of retreat to center . per company ceo and co - founder adam avery : \u201cthe demons and dictators series were ahead of their time when they first came out , but that was over a decade ago\u2026 these beers led the way for everything we do today to push the boundaries of our beer . now we are taking all that courage , expertise , and quality control we gained and amplifying it in a much bigger way in our barrel program . \u201d\nthe name double horn has real meaning to the founder , symbolizing the pioneering texas spirit found across this great state . in that spirit , double horn brewing company is committed to providing hand - crafted beer and refined wine along with a menu focused on using locally - sourced texas ingredients .\ndennis wehrman studied brewing in munich at the university and shortly after moved from nuernberg to dallas . he opened franconia in february of 2008 . with a brewing heritage that dates back to the 1800\u2032s , franconia brewing company is more than just a local brewery , it is the essence of true bavarian brew . by combining the local accessibility to north texas with our german heritage and history , we are able to provide the fine people of north texas with a taste of some of the most genuine and freshest bavarian beer available .\nthis 20 - year old boulder , colo . , brewing company began with founders who had a passion for home - brewing . today , they have expanded to a much larger warehouse and have gained an impressive following , from colorado and beyond . avery certainly knows how to treat its fans right ; visitors to the boulder taproom find exclusive , small - batch beers that are hard to find in stores and in bars , like the hog heaven barleywine - style ale and the reverend belgian - style quad . in a colorado beer scene that ' s plenty full , it ' s what makes avery stand out from the rest .\nnearly 22 years later , the avery brewing co . he started with his father , larry , now churns out 50 , 000 barrels of beer in operations that sprawl across 11 warehouse units at 5763 arapahoe ave . in boulder .\n( the krones representatives ) were taking pictures and sending them back to their friends in germany ,\nhe said , noting that such a system is\nunheard of\nfor a brewery of avery brewing ' s size .\nthat lack of fear is evident as avery literally barrels into 2017 . the company has invested heavily in a 42 , 000 sq . ft . barrel - aging warehouse , with capacity for 30 , 000 oak barrels , about a block away from its two - year - old production brewery .\nand it certainly does seem the company is going full steam ahead on dominating the barrel - aged beer game . avery built on the above quote , saying the company is focused on \u201cmaking our barrel program the biggest out there with annual production of multiple different styles . \u201d just how big the \u201cbiggest\u201d barrel program can be , well , that remains to be seen . but if the cost of building it is seven legendary beers , look for it to be fairly significant .\nmonday marks the final day of operation for avery brewing ' s\navery alley\noperation in east boulder , a brewery and tap room that swelled to capacity in recent years . the brewery , tucked off a pockmarked stretch of asphalt to the north of arapahoe avenue , is shuttering in advance of avery brewing reopening feb . 16 in a state - of - the - art facility five miles to the north in gunbarrel . at 3 p . m . that day the brewer will open for dinner service , for two weeks . then it will begin regular operating hours .\n\u201ca pumpkin pie soaked in rum . \u201d that was the general idea when creating the avery rumpkin recipe . besides pumpkin , avery rumpkin is brewed with nutmeg , allspice , ginger , and cinnamon , then aged in rum barrels .\navery brewing is among several established , heritage craft brewers that are in expansion mode , said julia herz , craft beer program director for the brewers association , a boulder - based trade organization that tracks the independent , craft beer industry .\nrumpkin will officially release on august 7 and will be available through october ( while supplies last ) . you can expect to find this limited release offering available in 12 oz . bottles and on draft at select craft beer establishments located in florida , colorado , and throughout the rest of avery brewing company\u2019s distribution footprint ( sadly , this excludes alabama and any other state where rumpkin would exceed local abv restrictions ) . prost !\navery said he is in negotiations to lease a portion of his brewery ' s old facility to a craft brewer .\nat this point , avery and i get sidetracked on a long discussion about the epidemic of expired and past - fresh beer on the shelves in liquor stores in 2014 . as avery says , \u201cit\u2019s a huge issue for everybody . \u201d\nkona brewing company was started by father and son team cameron healy and spoon khalsa . the pair had a dream to create fresh , local island brews made with spirit , passion and quality . their love of hawaii , and a desire to protect the pristine environment here , brought them to the big island to fulfill their vision . kona brewing continues to be headquartered right where it began , in kailua - kona on hawaii\u2019s big island .\nwhite rascal isn\u2019t the only beer with more runway . avery will be able to increase production of the maharaja imperial ipa due to an increase in the availability of simcoe hops . the company\u2019s inability to get enough of those hops from growers and suppliers had limited the brewery\u2019s ability to make the beer , he said . the maharaja , along with the reverend quadrupel and hog heaven imperial red ipa , have been added to the company\u2019s year - round lineup in 4 - packs of 12 oz . cans .\ncolorado\u2019s beer cellars and basement refrigerators will be a little more forlorn in coming years , as avery brewing has decided to discontinue seven of its pioneering mainstays , including some much - loved beers that are particularly valued because of how well they age .\nmartin house brewing company is a team of brewers , explorers , and dreamers . we avoid tradition in favor of adventure , both in brewing and in life . we value good ingredients and good people , and each of our beers pairs perfectly with life\u2019s memorable moments . we want to be the handcrafted beer you and your friends choose when celebrating your most recent adventure or planning the next one . martin house \u2013 made in texas by texans .\nthe $ 30 million avery brewing facility is capable of churning out more than 80 , 000 barrels of beer per year\u2014an increase of 30 , 000 barrels from 2014 . this is good news for avery fans , as it means more beer for us . expect to see the brewer\u2019s offerings expand to include different year - round and seasonal beers because of the added capacity .\nnuttiest professor barrel - aged imperial peanut stout will officially launch on draft in avery brewing company\u2019s tap room on june 26 . this incredibly limited offering will then hit shelves throughout the month of july in 12 oz . bottles at select craft beer locations found within avery\u2019s nationwide distribution area ( this of course excludes alabama and any other states that do not allow for beers of this abv level ) . supplies of nuttiest professor are extremely limited , so be sure to secure your bottle if you can \u201cbecause once it is gone , it\u2019s gone for good . \u201d prost !\n\u201cthe jump from the alley to here was a far bigger jump from my stove to the alley , \u201d avery said .\nwhen you have a bad day and life sends you avery , you realize it will be a - okay . . \u2764\ufe0f\ud83c\udd70\ud83c\udf7b\u2764\ufe0f\ud83c\udd70\ud83c\udf7b\u2764\ufe0f\ud83c\udd70\ud83c\udf7b\u2764\ufe0f\ud83c\udd70\ud83c\udf7b\u2764\ufe0f\ud83c\udd70\ud83c\udf7b\u2764\ufe0f\ud83c\udd70\ud83c\udf7b\navery xolotl will be a 12 ounce bottle offering . according to the label , bottling will occur in may , 2016 .\nincorporated in september 1993 , avery brewing company is the culmination of several years of homebrewing experimentation by adam avery , president & / brewmaster , to perfect the recipes for redpoint amber ale , ellie\u2019s brown ale , and out of bounds stout . production and sale of these three flagship beers began utilizing a 7 barrel brewhouse and 7 barrel gundy tanks as fermenters and bright tanks . out of bounds stout won a gold medal in 1994 in the category of dry stouts at the largest beer tasting event in north america , the great american beer festival , held annually in denver .\nstone brewing company , escondido , calif . : there are more than enough accolades and recognition for this californian brewery . ' no brewery in san diego \u2014 and perhaps the world \u2014 pushes more envelopes or thinks outside so many boxes , ' says peter lowe of ut san diego . if topping the 2008 list of all - time top breweries on planet earth by beer advocate isn\u2019t enough for you , perhaps a bit more information will convince you that stone brewing company is one of the best craft breweries in america . stone brewing company is the 10th largest brewery in the united states , with 55 , 000 square feet . the 99 - rating on beer advocate calls this brewery\nworld class .\nand it\u2019s beloved for much more than the beer .\ni love stone ' s attitude as much as i love their beer ,\nsays jason morgan of craft beer business .\nbig and bold , their craft beer always sticks with you long after the six - pack is gone .\nthe brewery verhaeghe was established in 1875 in the castle - farm in vichte , west flanders . today it\u2019s still a family owned & run company . their traditional flemish red ale : duchesse de bourgogne .\nyou can find many of the current avery brews at flying saucer . just check your local saucer to see what\u2019s in stock .\nthe 45th entry into the avery\u2019s barrel - aged series isn\u2019t a sour this round , but a huge imperial peanut butter stout .\nother new entries in avery\u2019s barrel - aged series include # 35 callipygian , # 33 lunctis viribus , # 32 double d\u2019s .\n\u201cwe are not only focused on making our barrel program the biggest out there with annual production of multiple different styles of barrel - aged beer\u201d says adam avery , founder and ceo of avery brewing , \u201cbut more importantly we are committed to making it the best and highest quality . i couldn\u2019t be more excited to see the reaction of our fans when these barrel - aged beers get in their hands\u201d .\njohn pritchett founded wild acre brewing company in 2015 after an 18 - year career in beer distribution out of a love for the beer industry , beer itself , and in particular , the opportunity to participate in the creative energy fostered by craft breweries throughout texas and the us with a self - designed strategy and team of unique and passionate people .\n\u201cthe \u2018barrel - aged series\u2019 , especially those with brewery - only releases , \u201d says rupp , \u201cis a direct extension of what avery was built on with big , experimental , and style - breaking beers . i remember before i even started working at avery , i would stand in line for hours to buy bottles of avery beer that were coming out of the barrel - aged series . \u201d\nalaska has a rich history of brewing . from the explorers of the 1700s through the gold rush , many a thirsty alaskan has been able to enjoy locally made beers . in 1986 , 28 - year - olds marcy and geoff larson reignited that tradition when they opened the alaskan brewing company , the 67th brewery in the country and the first brewery in juneau since prohibition . alaskan beers reflect many of the same characteristics of beers that were brewed here during the gold rush era . from the historically based alaskan amber recipe to alder - smoked malts and sitka spruce tips , alaskan beers reflect juneau\u2019s local brewing history and innovation .\nsierra nevada brewing co . ( chico , california ) recently released hoptimum triple ipa \u2013 2017 edition with a new recipe and hop schedule .\nto celebrate this launch , avery brewing co . beers will be at zapp\u2019s international beer festival on saturday , april 1st at the lsu rural life museum in baton rouge . the beers will then start to hit shelves across the state in the days and weeks to follow .\n\u201cwe\u2019ve been rebuilding those bridges with our distributors for the last two years , \u201d avery told brewbound . \u201cwe\u2019re regaining their confidence . \u201d\nfounded in 1996 by greg koch and steve wagner , stone brewing co . has become one of the fastest growing breweries in america in the past fifteen years . its beers are big and aggressive . its marketing has a sharp edge . this is a company that has earned an international reputation for its huge hop bombs while taunting beer drinkers by proclaiming \u201cyou\u2019re not worthy\u201d right on its own bottles . from the start stone followed its own path , and their tactics have paid off with 43 % year - to - year growth proving that stone brewing co . is a true powerhouse when it comes to business and brewing excellent beer .\nsituated outside of houston , texas , b - 52 brewing co . is a family owned and operated brewery with a passion for craft beer .\navery brewing has expanded tremendously since its founding , with many beers added to its year - round , seasonal and special - release lineup , including india pale ale ( an american ipa ) , white rascal ( witbier ) , old jubilation ale ( a winter seasonal ) and others .\n\u201cthe idea behind rumpkin was a pumpkin pie soaked in rum , \u201d says adam avery , founder and ceo of avery brewing and this year\u2019s batch will deliver . using pumpkin puree , cinnamon , nutmeg , allspice , and ginger to mimic the spices of pumpkin pie , the four months spent aging in rum barrels add an additional level of rich complexity that isn\u2019t typical to classic pumpkin ales , but isn\u2019t without its challenge .\narriving as the latest release from avery brewing\u2019s annual barrel series , rumpkin is a massive , 16 . 9 % abv barrel - aged pumpkin beer with flavors and aromas meant to resemble that of \u201ca pumpkin pie soaked in rum . \u201d the brewers at avery infuse the beer with that familiar pumpkin pie flavor by \u201cusing pumpkin puree , cinnamon , nutmeg , allspice , and ginger . \u201d once the brewing is completed , the beer is left to age in rum barrels for four months to \u201cadd an additional level of rich complexity that isn\u2019t typical to classic pumpkin ales . \u201d\navery brewing ' s expansion comes alongside continued growth in the craft beer business , which is expected to again tally double - digit annual growth when 2014 data is released next month , herz said . the 3 , 200 - plus craft brewers also are expected to increase their market share of the overall u . s . brewing industry , she said , adding that new breweries are opening at a rate of one every 18 hours .\n\u201cthe demons and dictators series were ahead of their time when they first came out , but that was over a decade ago , \u201d said avery brewing founder adam avery in a statement . \u201cthese beers led the way for everything we do today to push the boundaries of our beer . now we are taking all that courage , expertise and quality control we gained and amplifying it in a much bigger way in our barrel program .\nafter years of experimentation focused on developing a peanut butter stout that achieves the desired level of real peanut flavor , avery brewing company finally believes it has hit the mark with the creation of nuttiest professor . arriving as the 45th installment in the brewery\u2019s barrel - aged series , this \u201ccreamy and colossal\u201d imperial stout ( 15 . 2 % abv ) has been aged in bourbon barrels and \u201cuses real peanuts to create a rich and decadent stout that allows all elements\u2014the bourbon character , peanuts , and dark malts\u2014to shine . \u201d\nit\u2019s out with the old and in with the funky at avery brewing . the boulder - based brewery recently announced changes to its beer lineup , which will focus more heavily on their botanicals & barrels series in the coming year , as well as on expanding distribution of their core lineup .\navery brewing company\u2019s co - founder and ceo , adam avery noted , \u201cthese beers led the way for everything we do today to push the boundaries of our beer . now we are taking all that courage , expertise , and quality control we gained and amplifying it in a much bigger way in our barrel program . we are not only focused on making our barrel program the biggest out there with annual production of multiple different styles of barrel - aged beer , but more importantly we are committed to making it the best and highest quality . this is challenging us more than we\u2019ve ever challenged ourselves before \u2013 and that\u2019s a good thing . \u201d he added ,\nthe two - story facility holds a restaurant and taproom , which seats 150 with room for another 85 on the patio . it\u2019s the kind of space avery brewing co . has been wanting ( and needing ) for more than a decade , but city ordinances kept getting in the way of growth . perseverance and urban development finally turned avery\u2019s quest into a reality , and the local and national craft beer communities are better for it .\nvictory brewing is a privately held microbrewery located in downingtown , pennsylvania . begun by two childhood friends who shared a passion for home brewing , the brewery formally began operations in february of 1996 . victory , pennsylvania\u2019s widely acclaimed brewery and restaurant , now serves fans of fully flavored beers in 29 states .\nlongmont - based wibby brewing won grand gold in the helles lager category for its lightshine helles beer last week at the frankfurt international trophy in germany .\nthe maharaja is part of avery brewing company ' s dictator series , and according to the brewery ' s website ,\nthe avery dictators series was born of an inexorable need to trek further into the depths flavor : all three of the dictators represent an exploration of beer flavor through the medium of traditional ingredients .\na glance at the label of this beer explains ,\nthe maharaja\ntranslates to\ngreat king .\nthe descriptors go on to inform the drinker to expect a\nregal , intense , fierce and mighty\nale \u2014 which is pretty accurate , especially for a huge beer that checks in at more than 10 percent alcohol by volume .\n\u201ci had a whole slew of amazingly - high abv beers ( 16 - 18 % ) at the bar at avery . \u201d in 7 reviews\nlike other avery beers , it\u2019s remarkable how simultaneously bold and nuanced this beer is\n. thanks for the review of plank ' d !\navery tequilana will be the 43rd release in the brewery\u2019s barrel aged series . if you are a tequila fan , you\u2019re in for a treat .\nit ' s a bit of revenue , but our catering company is literally going through the roof right now ,\nsargent said , referencing a recent expansion by savory into the upper level of its 5741 arapahoe ave . building .\ntagged beer , beer news , craft beer , high altitude series , hoptimum triple ipa , hoptimum triple ipa - 2017 edition , sierra nevada brewing co .\nbell\u2019s inspired brewing ; comstock , mich . ; www . urltoken bell\u2019s obneron , bell\u2019s special double cream stout , bell\u2019s best brown ale , bell\u2019s pale ale\nthey do business with the largest brewers in the world , yet they ' re here helping us build out the brewery ,\navery said .\navery certatio equestris joins the brewery\u2019s barrel aged series on june 19th . think of a popular bourbon drink when you wonder what this beer tastes like .\nthe warsteiner brewery lies deep in the heart of the arnsberger forestpark ( arnesberg forest nature park ) outside of warstein , germany in the north central section of the country . the cramer family has been brewing beer since 1753 , from the hand blown bottles and crude copper pots of the cramer family ' s german kitchen to the current brewery which stands as a benchmark in modern brewing . its systems and processes represent a single - minded commitment to modern technology in brewing .\nthe translation of that quote above is , \u201cit is a comfort to the wretched to have companions in misery . \u201d or , put another way : misery loves company . in that respect , here\u2019s what\u2019s making us miserable today : to make room for its 2017 lineup , avery brewing co . is retiring seven beers by the end of this year . the brewery announced in a press release that the beers on the chopping block include the entire demons of ale series\u2014samael\u2019s , the beast and mephistopheles\u2014as well as the kaiser , the czar , salvation and dugana .\nbut , like any brewery that\u2019s excited to bring new toys to a nearby bar or liquor store , some old toys must get stored away . avery brewing noted in a press release , \u201cavery is exorcising the demons of ale series , which includes samael\u2019s , the beast , and mephistopheles , and deposing two members of the dictator series , the kaiser and the czar . these beers , along with salvation and dugana , will be retired by the end of 2016 . \u201d now before anyone lights torches and storms the avery castle , travis rupp , avery\u2019s resident beer archaeologist and head of the barrel - aging program added , \u201cjust because we are killing off these beers doesn\u2019t mean that we won\u2019t resurrect them in the form of tap room rarities or throw them in a barrel . \u201d\nas demand for avery brews skyrocketed , several large additions were made to the brewery . spring \u201906 saw the installation of two 240 barrel outdoor fermentation vessels .\nproduced by anheuser - busch , the bud light family of products are american style light lagers . in 1982 , the company introduced bud light nationally , which grew quickly in popularity and today is one of the world ' s best selling beer brands ."]}
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", "topic": 16}], "title": "infinity cat recordings", "paragraphs": ["image - infinity cat recordings logo . jpg | lyricwiki | fandom powered by wikia\nthe \u201ccathouse , \u201d the office for infinity cat recordings in nashville , tennessee . photo by chona kasinger .\nleft & right is an indie rock band from virginia now residing in philadelphia , pa . they ' re signed to infinity cat recordings .\nbyop formed in 2003 in the basement of the orrall home , which doubles as a home studio / rehearsal space for indie label infinity cat recordings .\njeff the brotherhood and infinity cat ink deal with warner bros . [ updated ]\nlately , jake has been thinking about how to make infinity cat smarter and more efficient .\na rack of tapes at the infinity cat offices in nashville , tennessee . photo by chona kasinger .\nupdate : see an official statement from infinity cat ' s robert orrall at the bottom of this post .\nnatural child is a garage / punk / pop band from nashville , tn on the infinity cat label . urltoken\nthe new single from nectar ! debut album knocking at the door out 4 / 20 on infinity cat recordings ( us ) and 2670records ( japan ) ! preorder : http : / / infinitycatrecording . . . . . . show less\ncassettes were nearly extinct a decade ago , but now suddenly they ' re playing in every diy kid ' s beat - up old car . what ' s going on ? nashville ' s infinity cat recordings provides a fascinating case study .\nthe infinity cat visitors center & gallery presents\ndrawings of things like naked girls , and naked guys with penises , and . . .\ninfinity cat operates a\nvisitors ' center\nretail store at their headquarters . the visitors ' center was opened as \u201ca response to requests from fans who have wanted to stop by when they ' re in nashville , \u201d and sells recordings , merchandise , and label - related rareties .\njeff\u2019s forthcoming we are the champions lp \u2014 set for release june 21 \u2014 will still come out exclusively on infinity cat , but with distribution via ada , while a follow - up lp ( tentatively slated for next year ) will come out on infinity cat , but under the warner / ilg umbrella .\ndine alone records is excited to announce a newly inked worldwide partnership with nashville - based infinity cat recordings . the new association will kick - off with the release of jeff the brotherhood\u2019s new album wasted on the dream being released worldwide on march 24 . listed # 10 in billboard magazine\u2019s \u201cbusiness biz : 50 best indie labels in america\u201d , infinity cat\u2019s back catalog includes jeff the brotherhood , diarrhea planet , and be your own pet , among others .\nmusic videos + album release show from ed schrader ' s music beat , the newest member of the infinity cat family . new album coming spring 2014 !\nthat ' s part of the idea with the warner deal ,\nband manager holland nix explains ,\nto bring attention to the label .\n( nix also owns a partial stake in infinity cat . ) under the agreement , infinity cat retains all rights to the band ' s back catalog , which jake calls\npure profit .\nand the partnership with warner doesn ' t change the label ' s basic structure \u2014 infinity cat remains purely independent .\ninfinity cat operates a\nvisitors ' center\nretail store at their headquarters . the visitors ' center was opened as\na response to requests from fans who have wanted to stop by when they ' re in nashville ,\nand sells recordings , merchandise , and label - related rareties . [ 13 ]\nas a case study , infinity cat\u2019s cassette business is an excellent example of managing risk . in comparison to cds and vinyl , cassettes are absurdly cheap to produce , even when farmed out to professionals . for its cassette series , infinity cat prints about 300 copies of each tape , with a new release every two months . each release sells for $ 6 , and each new tape is always from a different artist , often either unsigned or from another label . the label is part imprint , part a & r department \u2014 bands have springboarded from an infinity cat cassette to sign deals with other labels , or even signed with infinity cat proper to release full length lps . much of the grunt work is done by label manager ale delgado , as is the case for all things infinity cat . but the cassette series is really casey weissbuch\u2019s baby .\na highly sought - after band on its roster inking a deal in the record - label big leagues and seemingly poised to become stars ? infinity cat has been here before .\njeff the brotherhood , a psychedelic rock duo based out of nashville , has released so many albums in past decade - and - a - half that it is hard to keep count . the band , made up of brothers jake and jamin orrall , also run a record label together called infinity cat recordings , signing friends like daddy issues and diarrhea planet .\nindependent label established in 2002 by jeff the brotherhood . in 2013 , a physical retail store ( the\ninfinity cat visitors center\n) opened at 467 humphreys st , nashville , tn 27203 .\nluck can be important . part of the reason infinity cat is one of the few labels that can directly upload tracks to itunes is that early on , bob and jamin crashed a party held to recruit labels for the new itunes store . the kitten - size infinity cat hadn ' t made the highly exclusive guest list , but bob feigned disbelief at the omission . standing nearby , jeff walker of aristomedia quickly caught on and played along with the ruse . feigning outrage , he called infinity cat\none of the most important labels in town\nto the unwitting apple gatekeeper , who promptly waved the orralls in .\nin other words , jeff is bringing on the major leagues , as stephen malkmus might say . they got signed , and infinity cat is , at least to an extent , a major - label imprint .\nyesterday , jeff singer - guitarist jake orrall and infinity cat co - founder robert ellis orrall confirmed with the scene that the local punk torch - bearers have \u2014 in conjunction with their literal and figurative parent label \u2014 signed a deal with warner music group . the agreement will give the band global distribution through the conglomerate\u2019s alternative distribution alliance ( aka the ada ) and infinity cat a place among wmg\u2019s independent label group ( aka the ilg ) .\nthe band originally caught infinity cat ' s eye after tastemaker casey weissbuch offered the trio a spot on the cassette series he curates for the label , which has hosted releases from artists like rozwell kid , colleen green and guerrilla toss over its three - year history . days after submitting their tape in the summer of 2015 , the band signed to infinity cat as official artists , releasing a 7\nsplit with louisville band white reaper later that year .\nthe tour is big because hypnotic nights is the first album to come out fully under the auspices of the warner label group \u2014 complete this time with an official press release from warner calling infinity cat a\nfamily - owned , super cool , vinyl - centered record label . . . which has been a pillar of support for nashville bands .\nand all the attendant album promotion includes the infinity cat logo , presenting the orralls with their best chance yet at reaching a much wider audience .\nnot far from the railroad tracks that run just beyond the nashville sounds ' guitar - shaped scoreboard , and a stone ' s throw from the infinity cat house , sits another notable , if unassuming , property : producer roger moutenot ' s studio .\nale delgado is infinity cat ' s social media coordinator \u2014 i . e . , the main tweeter and facebook updater \u2014 and de facto webmaster . a 21 - year - old belmont music business major originally from cincinnati , delgado decided she had to work at infinity cat after talking to a former intern who said he ' d spent an entire day spray - painting old cassettes .\nthat pretty much made the decision ,\nshe says . delgado also runs the milkshake truck moovers and shakers in the summer with fellow bruin hayden coleman .\non the night of july 20 , 2002 , infinity cat recordings sprung to life by selling 11 copies of an album that hadn ' t even been made . sure , their inaugural release had just been taped \u2014 live , for an audience of a few dozen at the long - since defunct guido ' s pizzeria . but the crude recording , made with a dat machine taped to a back wall , hadn ' t been mixed , burned onto cds or slipped into the photocopied sleeves that the band members would later hand - splatter with paint .\ncool or not , the label landed on a 2010 billboard list of the top 50 indie labels in the country , alongside art school mainstays like matador , merge and jagjaguwar . jenn pelly , now a pitchfork staff writer based in new york , compiled that list .\ninfinity cat might not be fashionable ,\nshe says ,\nbut in my eyes they ' re pretty radical .\ndemurring on the whole notion of\ncool ,\nshe says ,\ninfinity cat and the bands on that label are probably what make me want to visit nashville more than anything else .\nwhen singer and guitarist jenna moynihan saw the phrase \u201cdaddy issues\u201d scribbled on the bathroom wall of a now - defunct nashville diy venue , she mistakenly assumed it was the name of an all - girl punk outfit sure to become her next favorite band . upon realizing that no such band existed , moynihan and friends emily maxwell ( drums ) and jenna mitchell ( bass ) picked up their instruments , taught themselves how to play and started their own band . three years later , daddy issues released their full - length vinyl debut deep dream on 5 / 19 via infinity cat recordings .\nthese days , ballard is also the lead singer in art circus , one of bob ' s projects and a vehicle for his more whimsical pop songwriting . ( the art circus album apples and oranges is out on infinity cat ' s sister label , plastic 350 . ) and she designed the newest infinity cat t - shirt , now in its second printing . this is not a particularly hectic day , but it ' s busy enough that when local photographer emily quirk calls to see if there ' s any work she can do to pick up a few hours ' pay , bob gives the green light .\nthey understand the value of scarcity and diy ,\nsays jay millar , marketing director for united record pressing , whose back door is just a couple hundred feet from the infinity cat house . on any given day you might see him guiding a hand truck laden with boxes of freshly pressed records down the street .\na while back , the cream reported that infinity cat records had plans to open a retail shop in their headquarters at 467 humphreys , possibly by summer . that is still mostly true . robert ellis\nbob cat\norrall tells the cream that what they ' re opening is\nnot a store ,\nbut rather a\nvisitors center .\nand it will\nnever open .\nwhat he means by that is there will be no regular open - to - the - public hours , or regular hours of any sort . starting april 27 , anyone who wants to come by is instructed to call the infinity cat hotline at 615 - 730 - 8417 to find out if someone ' s there to let you in . the goal is to\nalways be low - key ,\norrall says .\nbut running a relatively small operation lets jake be nimble . according to seth riddle , general manager of serpents and snakes records , the imprint owned by kings of leon ,\nthe key for small labels [ like infinity cat ] is they react really quickly . they get things done .\nand that spontaneity is an asset .\ncannomen have been added to freakin\u2019 weekend playing saturday march 10th at the end with traditional fools , mikal cronin , heavy cream , and the men . if you are \u201cwtf\u201ding about them not being on the live at glenn danzgi\u2019s house 7\u2033 \u2013 the recordings of their set that night came out entirely too muddy .\nwe were really inspired by asian man records at the beginning ,\njake says , referring to mike park ' s label out of monte sereno , calif . , as he reclines on a couch at the infinity cat house .\njust this guy putting out tons of punk records out of his mom ' s basement .\nwho knows where infinity cat and the artists on its roster will be in another 10 years ,\npelly says ,\nbut regardless , they ' ve done a great job documenting a very specific scene that to my knowledge , wouldn ' t have been documented otherwise . that kind of work doesn ' t lose value .\nlike just about everyone else we\u2019ve announced so far , cy and the boys have a brand new record dropping this year that\u2019s going to blow your mind . it\u2019ll be released via our favorite nashville label \u2013 infinity cat recordings \u2013 sometime this spring . in the last year , we\u2019ve seen cy\u2019s lineup change a little and we\u2019ve definitely witnessed a lot of growth as they\u2019ve been developing their own sound that\u2019s distinguishably \u201cway outsider\u201d but also \u201cpunk as fuck . \u201d they\u2019ll be featured on that special ndr treat that we hinted at so long ago in this giant post and we think they outshine everyone else on it . get your kicks\u2026 cy barkley is coming for you\naudio cassettes have never been at the pinnacle of audio quality , but at a time when most full length lps have retail prices in the $ 20 range , picking up an old cassette player on ebay to play $ 6 tapes can seem quite appealing . major labels mostly focus on vinyl these days , but they will still print the occasional cassette , and thousands more are printed every year by dozens and dozens of independent labels in the united states alone . one of those labels , nashville\u2019s infinity cat recordings , has incorporated the format into a business model that lies somewhere in between the majors printing cassettes as a novelty and the diy kids with beat - up old duplicators .\neven with brand loyalty so fierce and so far afield , infinity cat isn ' t quite where jake wants it to be . over his shoulder , his father ' s eyes , decades younger , peer out from an oversized cardboard poster that sits behind the couch \u2014 a blown - up cover of contain yourself , bob ' s 1984 album for rca .\nhe has trouble defining\ncool\n\u2014\nlistened to by art school students ,\nhe jokes at one point \u2014 but he ' s sure it has eluded infinity cat to this point , even as influential outlets from brooklyn vegan to vice dutifully announce every new jeff video , every new tracklist , every new\nunveiled\npiece of album art .\neventually it was on to xl recordings for the young rockers , and their faces on magazine covers , their names on music blogs and all the attendant pressure to play the major - label game . in the middle of it all , with everyone ' s star seemingly on the fast - track to fame , jamin quit the band .\nbe your own pet generated a massive amount of press following the release of their debut single\ndamn damn leash\non infinity cat . the single was produced by kings of leon producer angelo and infinity cat ' s robert ellis orrall , and mixed by modest mouse mix engineer jaquire king . the press included an interview in rolling stone , appearances at the glastonbury and reading / leeds festivals , as well as successful appearances at sxsw and slots supporting bands such as the kills . the band also appeared on the queen tribute album , killer queen : a tribute to queen , covering the classic\nbicycle race\n. the band released their eponymous album in the uk in march 2006 , and in the us in june 2006 .\nif jake thinks about things like legacy , he doesn ' t talk about it . and he laughs when asked about the infinity cat logo :\nthat ' s just something i used to draw on all my notebooks at school . my teacher said , ' that drawing will make you a million dollars someday , '\nhe recalls , unable to contain his amusement at the very thought .\nselling records is sometimes referred to as\nmoving units .\nbut in this case there were no units . and tusky mahloo by the sex ( icr - 01 ) wasn ' t an album so much as the promise of an album . in much the same way , infinity cat wasn ' t a record label , really , nor were the baby - faced brothers jake and jamin orrall \u2014 then just 16 and 14 , respectively \u2014 the electrifying , continent - hopping band they would eventually become . they were a pair of high school kids growing up on the west side whose basement lair was as cluttered and chaotic as any teenager ' s hangout . only theirs was heaped with stashes of experimental recordings and teetering towers of one - off music projects .\nas for other artists on the infinity cat roster , robert orrall says that , while the agreement they have pertains specifically to jeff , wmg takes an overall interest in the label as a whole , saying\n[ they ] really get what [ jeff ] and the label are all about ,\nand he ' s optimistic they will go on to express that interest \u201cone band at a time . \u201d\nit ' s nearly impossible to draw the connections between bands and band members in nashville ' s indie - punk underground without starting at , passing through , or ending up somewhere on the infinity cat family tree . thinking it would be fun to literally draw those connections , bob hung a sheet of paper in the hall and asked everyone to help fill it out . both jake and jamin rejected the idea outright .\njust to be super clear , infinity cat is still a completely independent record label , distributed by ada for the upcoming jeff the brotherhood release we are the champions . future bro - hood releases will be under the warner / ilg umbrella . as far as the rest of the roster is concerned , we will continue to act independently , and we hope to build on that relationship , one band at a time .\nin 2008 , soon after jake and jamin put everything they owned in storage and quit their jobs to pursue music full time , the brothers sat down with bob and told him they would be limiting infinity cat releases to young , hard - charging bands like their own . that meant no more albums by monkey bowl , bob ' s solo project that had caused a minor stir with a song called\nal gore .\nfor now , infinity cat\u2019s cassette series is still ticking \u2014 on may 13 , colleen green drops her self - titled 6 - song ep ( above ) . weissbuch already has the first release lined up for the next round of releases , which starts in july . you can subscribe for a year\u2019s worth of releases at a slight discount ( without knowing what they\u2019ll be ) \u2014 with only a few dozen available , those typically sell out quickly .\nat 18 , ballard is somehow both the label ' s youngest employee and its longest tenured non - orrall , though she likens working at infinity cat to being adopted . headed to belmont in the fall to join delgado and bush as a music business major , the nashville native has been at the label for five years , ever since taking an internship on a whim , after a friend who had signed up for it turned out to be too young .\nin any event , the impact the label has had on indie rock in nashville , and its reach around the country and the world , is undeniable \u2014 a perspective shared by metro councilman at - large ronnie steine , who introduced resolution no . rs2012 - 339 , which proclaims :\nit is fitting and proper that the metropolitan council recognizes infinity cat recording on its 10th anniversary as one of nashville ' s best independent labels .\nto celebrate , the i - cat crew is throwing a pair of birthday shows : july 20 at exit / in \u2014 with a reunited skyblazer featuring jake , jamin and lindsay powell , aka cake bake betty \u2014 and july 21 at the zombie shop .\nthe deal itself is essentially a joint venture between wmg , jeff and infinity cat , in which the label will share ownership of the band\u2019s masters with warners , or one of its subsidiaries . the band will continue to self - produce their records and retain creative control over their output . \u201cthey still wanted to call the shots , \u201d robert orrall says of sons jake and jamin ( drums ) . \u201cwithin the structure of this deal , they can do that . \u201d\nthe brothers say they don ' t hit up their dad for business advice very often .\na lot of dad ' s experience , in that world , doesn ' t really translate ,\njamin says . likewise , bob doesn ' t try to force his viewpoint \u2014 not that he could \u2014 and infinity cat is no shell corporation for his royalties .\nthere ' s no investment ,\nhe says .\ni ' m not putting money into this .\nwe\u2019re also bringing back our favorite little pop - up shop this year ! we\u2019ll be down at local honey [ 2009 belmont blvd ] selling records / t - shirts / posters / tapes / just about anything else you could want . it\u2019s gonna be a full - on party all day and all night . we\u2019ll be selling released from labels like nashville\u2019s dead records , infinity cat recordings , third man records , turbo time records , sturdy girls , cass records , sebastian speaks records , jeffrey drag records , baby don\u2019t records , and a lot more . and we\u2019ll be doing it same way we did last year \u2014 on the cheap . something different we\u2019re doing this year is having a couple of day - time shows at the pop - up shop that\u2019ll go down in the back lot at local honey . we\u2019ll post a full inventory of items later this week \u2014 but for now let\u2019s take a look at the day shows\u2026 .\ncosby says he ' s lost track of exactly how many infinity cat albums he owns . many are on loan to friends around the world who belong to record - swapping clubs formed online .\napart from the killer music , the artwork is always brilliant ,\nhe adds .\na lot of the early releases came with handmade / hand - stamped artwork , giving every [ record ] an individual touch \u2014 you feel like you ' ve got a one - off !\nlike many of the record labels they admired \u2014 often little more than names devised and slapped onto records to lend them some air of importance \u2014 infinity cat started as an outlet for jake and jamin to release their own music and their friends ' music , with few ambitions beyond that . the purpose at first was to put whatever money they were able to make into their next release . if they liked a band , they ' d put out a record if they could afford it .\nnot every tape in the series has sold out ( there\u2019s still plenty of copies of that spanish candles tape for you mike and brent fans ) , but several have . the demand for the guerilla toss tape was so high that the distributor bought all the copies before they could even sell any directly \u2014 the band would would go on to re - press the cassette as an lp and sign with dfa records . listening to weissbuch talk about past releases , he sounds like a mix of rabid fan and proud dad : \u201cand then rozwell [ kid ] \u2026 i still can\u2019t believe they let me do that \u2014 but they did that thing and now they\u2019re on side one dummy . and music band is signed to infinity cat , daddy issues signed to infinity cat . they have booking agents , they are like doing things as a career , and i\u2019m like\u2026i don\u2019t think that i was responsible for that in any way . i don\u2019t want to take credit for that . but it feels good . \u201d\nin terms of its context in the greater market for cassettes , the few hundred tapes that infinity cat moves each year is clearly a drop in the bucket : beyond the generally low overhead that comes with cassette releases , there\u2019s a whole \u201ccassette culture\u201d and entire labels built around the format . burger records , from fullerton , california , works with slumberland , captured tracks , and hardly art to release cassette versions of their lps . through their weiner imprint , any band can get their tape mastered , pressed , and promoted by burger .\nwrgw\u2019s pat geiger was joined by victoria ruiz and joey la neve defrancesco from downtown boys for a phone interview in anticipation of their upcoming show at the black cat . a transcription of the interview is below . the full audio from the interview can be found here .\n10 . infinity cat for nine years , this tiny nashville imprint has been run by recent breakout rockers jeff the brotherhood - brothers jake and jamin orall - and their dad , robert orall , a major - label producer and songwriter for taylor swift , among others . the label has been home to the first be your own pet releases as well as many nashville garage acts . although jeff recently signed a major - label distribution deal with warner brothers for their new , critically acclaimed record we are the champions , the label remains a diy venture .\nit was here that moutenot , who ' s worked with the likes of sleater - kinney , paula cole and yo la tengo , served as recording engineer for infinity cat ' s 17th title , an ep released in 2005 called damn damn leash \u2014 seven minutes and 25 seconds of unhinged punk ' n ' roll that blew out of the speakers like a tornado with a mile - wide sneer . it introduced nashville , and later the world , to be your own pet , one of the most compelling and polarizing bands ever to call music city home .\nyou can ' t really talk about infinity cat without talking about be your own pet . you also can ' t really talk to jake and jamin about be your own pet , a band they ' re both happy to leave in the past \u2014 or at least their roles in it . jake had already left byop , and the country ( for a year abroad in iceland ) , by the time those first seminal tracks were recorded . but it ' s jamin lashing the drums behind jemina pearl ' s snarled vibrato and jonas stein ' s careening guitar stabs .\nchampions was jeff the brotherhood ' s first album with warner , though you could be forgiven for not noticing that aspect of the release . warner sent out no official press release , and there is no warner logo on the album sleeve . aside from a catalog number on the spine , there is no evidence that champions has anything to do with warner at all . in fact , even as the final details of the deal were being ironed out , infinity cat pre - emptively released champions themselves , and the band took a limited edition clear vinyl version with them on the road .\nin 2010 , bob left music row , at least in the physical sense . for four years he had written songs , recorded demos and , in his spare time , helped run infinity cat out of the 1010 music offices on music square west . in january 2011 , he and the label moved to the house just off chestnut street . the relocation was not a big maneuver in itself , but soon after , as the steady climb of the label ' s flagship band began approaching some lofty peaks , things would begin to grow faster than anyone involved had imagined possible when they started .\ngetting on with their own thing \u2013 at least , not yet being beholden to anyone with a commercial interest in their careers \u2013 is why the old saw that musicians make music for themselves and if anyone else likes it , that ' s a bonus , sounds true here . why wouldn ' t it , when these groups are also the founding cores of each other ' s audiences , when they play on each other ' s records , when they ' ve all been in bands together before , when so many of their records have been released on the same label , infinity cat ?\nthat same year , infinity cat issued another pivotal release : meemaw ' s glass elevator ep showcased the feral stylings of jessica mcfarland , the off - kilter , catchy songwriting of daniel pujol and the hangdog goofs of former cowboy dynamite frontboy wez traylor . like be your own pet before them , meemaw was entirely too good for how young its members were . and though they never shot to the heights byop did , they unraveled almost as fast . bob couldn ' t believe it when they split up .\nyou ' re like the clash ,\nhe remembers telling them .\nyou ' re that good \u2014 and you haven ' t even made your sandinista yet !\nand as the sex became jeff became jeff the brotherhood \u2014 a hard - touring duo with sold - out shows from brooklyn to l . a . and a major - label record deal that ' s just kicking in \u2014 fans of the scrappy record label the brothers started out of their parents ' basement a decade ago have continued to snap up just about anything they release for that very same reason . jack white is often credited , and rightly so , with helping expand and deepen music city ' s reputation . but long before third man opened its doors on seventh avenue , infinity cat had already become the heart through which nashville ' s punk - rock arteries pumped their noisy , vibrant blood \u2014 helping make the city synonymous with a raw , restless strain of rock ' n ' roll , and doing it on almost no budget .\nover the past decade , the label has released some of nashville ' s defining indie - rock records , their roster reading like a who ' s who of the rafter - shredding scene that has thrived in basements , small clubs and makeshift venues while also vaulting onto some of nashville ' s most storied stages . ( after years of playing parties anywhere that could hold a p . a . and a few dozen people , jeff the brotherhood made their debut at the ryman on sept . 15 , 2011 , opening for the raconteurs . ) and while be your own pet didn ' t make infinity cat a household name , the band did land some of the first punches against that old music city bugaboo \u2014 the notion that nashville is nothing but cowboy hats and country songs \u2014 while also laying the groundwork for an updated image of nashville as a place fueled by young , hungry bands and suffused with a fiercely independent spirit .\nmost days you can find robert ellis orrall here , starting early in the morning and often late into the night . although jake orrall is infinity cat ' s de facto ceo \u2014 no one has official titles \u2014 and makes the final decisions about releases , bob ( as most people call him ) is the label ' s de facto general manager , answering emails , directing the staff , printing out orders and album one - sheets \u2014 sometimes all at once , while also fielding a reporter ' s questions across a counter that separates the kitchen from the business / songwriting / recording / chilling - out area , shouting over his shoulder as he stocks the fridge with sodas and flavored seltzer . with jake on tour with jeff the brotherhood much of the year , managing the day - to - day operations falls to bob . not that he minds too much :\ni love coming to work here every day ,\nhe says , beaming .\nor maybe not out of nowhere , exactly . on delgado ' s first day of work , jeff the brotherhood had just finished recording their sixth album , we are the champions .\nit was just cool because i got to see that whole thing happen ,\nshe says . by\nthat whole thing\ndelgado means jtb ' s signing a deal with warner music group , through which champions is distributed by the conglomerate ' s sizable alternative distribution alliance . she also means that thing where the preorder link for champions went live and almost immediately crashed the infinity cat website \u2014 which led to that thing where the site finally came back online , but a glitch in the system made it impossible to limit the number of orders , so they ended up selling almost 300 more than they had planned for .\nand people can still buy it \u2014 it ' s really weird ,\ndelgado says .\nwe should probably fix that .\na few blocks from greer stadium in the wedgewood - houston neighborhood , along a fairly unremarkable side street , sits a neat eggplant - colored house . a small etched metal sign beside the back door displays the company logo \u2014 a simple line drawing of a cat with a figure - eight floating halo - like above its head \u2014 but otherwise the low - slung ranch blends right into the neighborhood , a mix of single - family homes and commercial properties that includes nearby gabby ' s burgers and fries .\non a recent afternoon , the i - cat house is a hive of activity . piles of promo cds , scraps from recently cut record sleeves and other evidence of hand assembly occupy a table in the kitchen where heavy cream singer jessica mcfarland is hanging out . ian bush , a 20 - year - old intern from appleton , wis . , and a distant relative of sugarland singer kristian bush , has just arrived .\ni ' ve only been here two weeks , and i haven ' t done the same thing twice ,\nhe says ,\nwhich is pretty sweet .\nlast \u2013 but certainly not least \u2013 we\u2019d like to announce that we\u2019ll be releasing a very special 7\u2033 in celebration of the freakin\u2019 weekend . it\u2019s a 4 - way split 7\u2033 of recordings from the last glenn danzig\u2019s house show featuring cy barkley & the way outisders , bad sports , d . watusi , and the wax museums . it sounds pretty brutal and gnarly \u2013 but what else would you want from a live house show recording ? glenn danzig\u2019s house is a place that we hold very dearly in our hearts and we think a lot of you feel the same way . we wanted to take the time to properly remember it for what it was : a place where you could come see great shows for cheap and directly support the people making the music . we miss it all the time \u2013 but such is life \u2013 and now we\u2019ll have something to keep glenn danzig\u2019s house alive forever . there will be a limited number of copies packaged in a different sleeve each with their own individual photo print from a show at glenn danzig\u2019s \u2014 those will only be available at the pop - up shop . here\u2019s what cy has to say about it\u2026 .\non november 11th the members of hippo campus scooted into a back room of the black cat for an interview before their show . they are a new indie - rock band out of st . paul minnesota , in the midst of their south ep tour . with black x\u2019s on their hands , the band is composed of jake luppen , lead vocalist and guitarist , nathan stocker on lead guitar , zach sutton on bass , and whistler allen on drums . the band members attended a performing arts high school in the twin cities , where they found their love of music and founded their up and coming band . since then , they\u2019ve released two eps : the first - \u201cbashful creatures\u201d - came out in february of this year , and the second , called \u201csouth\u201d , followed in october . after the sound check , a few brief introductions and a side conversation about scooters and glasses frames the conversation got going .\nbut the people who paid $ 5 that night , to have a just - recorded debut album by a trio of teens mailed to them whenever and however it was finally manufactured , did so because they believed one thing : whatever the particulars of the finished product , it was going to be good .\nhow they got to where they are now is a story that could really only happen , at least the way it did , in nashville .\nif you ' ve ever promised yourself you ' ll never grow up , bob orrall is the kind of person you want to not grow up to be . on the wall above a desk that holds an imac , a set of studio monitor speakers and a small bank of audio equipment , there ' s a large framed plaque commemorating 3 million copies sold . it ' s for taylor swift ' s eponymous debut , for which orrall co - produced or co - wrote a total of six songs .\na few feet to the left hangs a bright orange super soaker water gun . bowls of candy , antique toys , musical instruments , paintings , records , magazines and pieces of old cars litter the room , and a daisy red ryder bb gun hangs from a window frame .\ni love the possibilities ,\nhe says .\ni love hearing these kids making this great stuff . i feel real lucky .\nand dischord , obviously ,\njamin adds from across a glass coffee table .\njamin is the more talkative of the two , though neither is particularly talkative , at least around media types . even offstage , jake cuts an imposing figure , with his broad shoulders protruding assertively from under long locks of hair . while jamin has caught up in height , he still looks every bit the younger brother . when the two interact , often in short , terse phrases , it sometimes seems there must be a telepathic connection filling in the gaps . theirs is a bond strengthened by years of playing music together almost every day . online haters have tried to characterize them as spoiled showbiz kids who never paid their dues , but don ' t believe it for a second : in their mid - 20s they ' ve already logged a lifetime ' s worth of shows \u2014 in living rooms , mostly empty clubs , dingy pizzeria basements and most recently , on a barge in the pacific ocean during a surfing competition .\nwe were listening to a lot of fugazi at that point ,\njamin recalls .\nand any punk band that came through town , any show we could go to , we ' d buy as many records as we could afford . we ' d take them home , look at the labels and order stuff through the mail .\ncase in point : during a recent break from touring , jake asks jamin about taking some copies of their new single , a split 7 - inch of hole covers with the band hell beach , and making special tour - only sleeves for them . although jamin long ago relinquished his responsibilities \u2014\ni realized i don ' t want to run a record label ,\nhe says \u2014 he still acts as a sounding board for his brother ' s ideas .\nyeah , just printed it off on the computer , cut the letters out and xeroxed it .\nthey ' ll almost certainly sell every one , and by making a version of the single that was only available on one tour , they ' ve created another necessary acquisition for their rabid fans , who will post about it on\nthe brohood\nor other internet forums . there , aficionados like jeff superfan john cosby might go hunting for a copy , perhaps offering another record variant or piece of band - or label - related minutiae for trade . those limited - edition sleeves with the hand - cut letters , and the differently colored vinyl for various editions of a single , are all part of the label ' s quirky appeal for cosby , who lives on a farm with his parents in tattenhall , england \u2014 what he calls\na sleepy little village\nof fewer than 2 , 000 people about 35 miles southeast of liverpool .\ni think they ' ve done an exceptional job carving their niche ,\nmillar says .\nthey ' ve got a diehard group of fans that will pick up anything they put out , and it ' s not just blind allegiance . . . it ' s good , and they ' ve earned the trust of their fan base .\nfor a label our size , it ' s all about being a cool label ,\njake says , offering mexican summer \u2014 home to recent tour companions best coast \u2014 as one example .\nwe ' ve just never been one of those .\nfor his part , riddle \u2014 who moved to nashville 16 days before jake and jamin collected their first preorders that night at guido ' s \u2014 doesn ' t mince words :\nthey ' re one of the coolest labels in the country ,\nhe says firmly . then , to drive the point home , he adds :\nfuck , man , those are my favorite bands \u2014 period .\nit ' s like hanging out with your family , but better than your regular family ,\nhalle ballard says of the loose , fun vibe the label has cultivated .\nand [ bob ] stocks up the fridge with mini ice cream things .\nwhen i first started here , i ' d do like three orders every couple days or something , and the rest of the time i would just hang out and watch bob write songs ,\ndelgado says .\nand all of a sudden i remember i came in one day and there were so many orders , and there was nobody else working at the time so i had to do them all myself . it was crazy . we blew up really fast , pretty much out of nowhere .\nthe album was done ,\njake recalls matter - of - factly .\nthings were moving too slowly for us .\nit was a gutsy move ( or suicidal , depending on your viewpoint ) to potentially jeopardize an unusually sweet and artist - friendly deal with one of the world ' s biggest label groups . but jake and jamin are no strangers to following their gut . besides , they didn ' t need a record deal . they already had one \u2014 with themselves .\nin the end , everything worked out , and future albums \u2014 including the new hypnotic nights , due july 17 ( see review on p . 33 ) \u2014 will be released under the warner / independent label group umbrella . the band demanded full creative control , and they got it .\nlabels have been after them for years ,\nriddle says .\nbut they waited for a deal that made sense .\nas someone who ' s tracked the band ' s progress , riddle admires the approach they ' ve taken \u2014 not signing to a larger indie , not taking on too many support roles for better - known acts .\nif you ' re gonna build a big house , you ' ve got to build the foundation right ,\nriddle says .\nthey ' ve been very diligent and taken the right steps . they are ready to be a big band .\nit was a band made up of kids whose parents had served in music row ' s trenches , in one capacity or another . but the byop kids weren ' t your typical sign - me - up - for - corporate - band - camp types eager to be fitted with whatever haircut was selling best that week .\neveryone in that band is so talented , and so smart ,\nriddle remembers thinking .\nthey ' re hard - working , unusual in all the best ways \u2014 you just knew that whatever happened , they would have interesting careers .\nthey were destined to blow up , and everyone knew it .\nat the time , riddle worked for rough trade , which later released damn damn leash in the u . k . he would eventually put it in the hands of legendary bbc radio 1 dj john peel , who quickly played it on his show , conferring it with his estimable approval . britain ' s taste - making music press picked up the drumbeat , and major u . s . publications followed suit .\nfrom that point on , it ' s hard to overstate the fervor \u2014 both laudatory and hostile \u2014 that surrounded this group of preternaturally charismatic teenagers for the short time their flame burned impossibly bright . the band became a beacon for those hoping to awaken interest in nashville ' s non - country music scene , and a resentment magnet for those who saw the band as proof of everything wrong with contemporary music ' s youth obsession and trend - chasing ways .\nthen the majors came calling , and it got weird ,\nbob orrall recalls . at one point , as label headhunters took turns courting the young band over fancy expense - account dinners , bob saw a familiar face : seymour stein , the a & r ; rep who had tried to recruit him to sire records 25 years before .\ndo you know you ' re trying to sign my son ?\nhe asked , the layers of his life suddenly collapsing around him .\nit wasn ' t what he signed up for ,\nbob says .\nriddle remembers watching the teenage band as it buckled under the pressure \u2014 including battles with their label about turning down the warped tour , which the band members saw as cheesy but was expected of young , punkish bands trying to make it big . riddle saw byop ' s penultimate show at the reading festival in england , where he says he could just feel the band ripping apart at the seams , a memory that still resonates with him .\nit is so stressful , and it freaks you out ,\nhe says .\ngoing from just being a normal kid to being a rock star \u2014 and they were \u2014 it is a big leap .\nbe your own pet may have burned up on re - entry , but everyone has gone on to do interesting things . guitarist jonas stein made turbo fruits his main gig , and riddle eventually signed them to serpents and snakes . stein also started the seafaring indie - rock festival the bruise cruise with booking agent michelle cable . jemina pearl and drummer john eatherley teamed up for an album on thurston moore ' s ecstatic peace imprint , and pearl now plays in the heavy - blues outfit ultras s / c . nathan vasquez has continued to play with the criminally underappreciated deluxin ' and other projects . eventually jamin wound up with a bigger record deal than the one his dad called him crazy for walking away from \u2014 though that isn ' t the reason he left .\nin some ways they were just another young band that couldn ' t keep it together , but they were also much more than that . as riddle puts it :\nyou can still track the influence of that group of kids throughout the whole nashville scene today .\ni got kicked off my own label ,\nbob says with an amused grin that only a proud parent \u2014 and one with a 3 - million - seller plaque on his office wall \u2014 could conjure .\nlike byop ( and unlike the clash ) , meemaw yielded offshoots that continue as productive touring bands today : mcfarland fronts the raved - up punk quartet heavy cream ; pujol lends his whip - smart songwriting to the eponymous pujol ; traylor cracks wise on bass and vocals with the stones - y party band natural child . both pujol and natural child have since moved on , to omaha ' s saddle creek and fullerton , calif . ' s burger records , respectively .\nwe tried to put out too much stuff [ last year ] ,\nhe says wanly .\nwe could have been a profitable label .\nbefore he can finish that thought , his phone lights up with a text from richie kirkpatrick , aka ri\u00a2hie , the wily , mustachioed guitarist perhaps best known as the former frontman of ghostfinger , or as the guy who played the guitar parts on jessica lea mayfield ' s 2011 album tell me that many critics assumed were dan auerbach . jake looks up at his brother inquisitively ."]}
{"id": 53966, "summary": [{"text": "ordnance factory tiruchirappalli ( oft ) ( hindi : \u0906\u092f\u0941\u0927 \u0928\u093f\u0930\u094d\u092e\u093e\u0923\u0940 \u0924\u093f\u0930\u0941\u091a\u093f\u0930\u093e\u092a\u094d\u092a\u0932\u094d\u0932\u093f ) , also called ordnance factory trichy is a defence company based in tiruchirappalli , tamil nadu , functioning under the ordnance factories board of the ministry of defence , government of india .", "topic": 38}, {"text": "the company is headed only by an iofs officer called general manager ( ex officio additional secretary to government of india ) who is the chief executive officer , responsible for the overall management of the company , and is the main judicial authority .", "topic": 18}, {"text": "oft is the largest small arms manufacturing company of india and has the most varied range . ", "topic": 8}], "title": "ordnance factory tiruchirappalli", "paragraphs": ["ordnance factory tiruchirappalli ordnance estate tiruchirappalli pin \u2010 620 016 tamil nadu , india .\nthe four units identified for the ppp model are small arms factory in kanpur , ordnance factory tiruchirappalli , rifle factory ishapore in bengal and ordnance factory korwa in up .\nordnance factory tiruchirappalli recruitment 2016 apply for stenographer , pwd , important details - aermech . in\noft : direct recruitment of labourer ssk at ordnance factory tiruchirappalli . click here for provisional select list .\nordnance factory - manufacturer of steel nut , steel bolt & steel sheet in tiruchirappalli , tamil nadu .\nordnance factory being an ordnance factory under the aegis of ordnance factory board follows the guidelines issued by it and directives received from government of india from time to time .\nordnance factory , tiruchirappalli has invited applications for recruitment at various posts . candidates can apply latest by september 13 .\n\u201call steps will be taken\u201d to stop the reported bid to privatise the tiruchirappalli - based factory .\nthe economy of tiruchirappalli is mainly industrial . the factories of ordnance factories board such as ordnance factory tiruchirappalli and heavy alloy penetrator project , bharat heavy electricals limited ( bhel ) , and golden rock railway workshop are located in tiruchirappalli . due to the presence of boiler manufacturing units bhel and cethar vessels , tiruchirappalli is also known as the \u201cboiler capital of india\u201d .\noft - recruitment in ordnance factory , tiruchirappalli . click here for direct recruitment of mts . ( date of exam 29 / 05 / 2016 )\nhow to apply ordnance factory tiruchirappalli vacancy : interested candidates may apply online through the website urltoken on or before 21 days from date of publication .\nordnance factory , tiruchirappalli invites applications for the post of 43 lower division clerk , durwan & mts vacancies . apply before 21 days from date of publication .\nnote : further to the above , being a unit under ordnance factory board , the orders / directives issued by ordnance factory board form time to time are also applicable .\nordnance factory board , 10 - a s . k bose road , kolkata - 700001\nthe instructions / guidelines issued by central vigilance commission received through chief vigilance officer / ordnance factory board are followed by the factory .\nordnance factory ambajhari , min . of defence , ambajhari , nagpur \u2010 440021 , maharashtra state\ntiruchirappalli , mar 18 ( pti ) the ordnance factory tiruchirappalli ( oft ) here is to come out with ' ' trichy assault rifle ' ' , which would be of the standard of ak - 47 range of weapons , a top official claimed today .\nthis website belongs to ordnance factory board , ministry of defence , government of india . use of this site indicates that you accept the terms of use . copyright policy of ordnance factory board .\nthis website belongs to ordnance factory board , ministry of defence , government of india . use of this site indicates that you accept the \u092a\u094d\u0930\u092f\u094b\u0917 \u0915\u0940 \u0936\u0930\u094d\u0924\u0947\u0902 . \u0915\u0949\u092a\u0940\u0930\u093e\u0907\u091f policy of ordnance factory board .\ntiruchirapalli district is located along the kaveri river in tamil nadu . the main town in tiruchirappalli district is the city of tiruchirappalli , also known as trichy . during the british raj , tiruchirappalli was known as trichinopoly , and was a district of the madras presidency .\nthe tiruchi ordnance factory has designed and developed an indigenous assault rifle matching the specifications of the ak47 .\nordnance cable factory , chandigarh - 160002 . ph - ( 0172 ) 2650 - 577 / - 526\nthis is the website of ordnance factory board , developed with an objective to enable a single window access to information and services being provided by ordnance factory board . the content in this website is the result of a collaborative effort of various ordnance factories . this website is designed and maintained by ordnance factory board ( ofb ) , mod , government of india . use of this site indicates that you accept the terms of use & copyright policy of ordnance factory board .\nordnance factory project korwa po \u2010 hal , korwa , dist . \u2010 amethi ( up ) pin \u2010 227412\nordnance factory is having well structured policies and guidelines governing the activities of the factory . while discharging the functions , the officers follow these laid down policies and guidelines .\nordnance factory khamaria & ordnance factory nalanda : direct recruitment for semi - skilled tradesman ( advertisement no . 2613 / ea / lb / 350 / 2015 , dated : 07 / 05 / 2016 ) . click here for apply .\nare we missing a good definition for tiruchirappalli ? don ' t keep it to yourself . . .\nthe ordnance factory board ( ofb ) has been compelled to import raw material from belgium to manufacture small arms ammunition .\nindian ordnance factory board recruitment notifications 2018 \u2013 2019 will be announced a huge number of vacancies in various departments . the candidates who are eligible can apply for the following indian ordnance factory ofb recruitment 2018 \u2013 2019 notifications . we will update every notification of indian ordnance factory ofb recruitment 2018 all branches across india . for more details like official notification are mentioned below .\ndmk legislators today urged the tamil nadu government to take steps to prevent the centre\u2019s reported bid to \u201cprivatise\u201d kamarajar port here and the ordnance factory in tiruchirappalli . while s sudarsanam ( madhavaram mla ) opposed the reported move to privatise kamarajar port , anbil mahesh poyyamozhi ( tiruverumbur ) urged the government to put pressure on the centre against privatising the ordnance factory .\nno subsidy programmes are executed by ordnance factory , tiruchirapalli \u2013 620 025 and no amount is allocated to it for the purpose .\nofb indian ordnance recruitment 2018 : the indian ordnance factory ofb is a vast organisation in india , the largest in resources highest employment producer production in many products . it consists of 41 ordnance factories across the india headquarters in kolkata \u2013 ordnance factory board , kolkata . latest indian ordnance factory ofb recruitment 2018 ordnance is largest recruitment in india for many eligible candidates . indian ordnance factory recruitment in all fields giving opportunities to all eligible candidates . you can also check for more latest govt jobs . in india , many young talented graduates degree candidates medical pursued candidates iti passed out freshers and experienced candidates are applying many recruitment boards for the better career . indian ordnance recruitment is the very vast and oldest industrial organisation it operates his operations and production of the ministry of india ministry of defense .\ntiruchirappalli is an important industrial and educational hub of central tamil nadu . the factories of bharat heavy electricals limited ( bhel ) , golden rock railway workshops , ordnance factory tiruchirappalli ( oft ) and heavy alloy penetrator project ( happ ) are located in tiruchirappalli . the anna university of technology , bharathidasan university , indian institute of management ( iim ) , indian institute of information technology ( iiit ) and national institutes of technology ( nit ) have their campuses in the city .\nlast year , we produced to the tune of rs 16 , 000 crore of varieties of defence equipment , said ordnance factory board .\nhow to apply : in order to apply , candidates are required to send their duly filled application forms to ' the general manager , ordnance factory , tiruchirappalli - 620 016 ' . candidates need to send the attested copies of relevant documents and testimonials along .\nordnance jobs 2018 notification released latest ordnance jobs tradesman semi skilled chargeman oef ofc oef official website urltoken of for applying online latest ofb ordnance recruitment online application go through this link as mentioned below . ofb apprentice jobs ofb online ordnance factory job recruitment 2018 for semi skilled tradesman chargeman storekeeper teacher telephone operator motor driver mts multi tasking staff industrial employee driver posts . for more ordnance jobs we will be notified on our official website .\nindustries minister m c sampath said niti aayog had only sent a letter to the management of the tiruchirappalli based factory to look into the feasibility of a public - private partnership model for it .\napplications are invited from the ordnance factory tirunchirappalli , tamil nadu for the recruitment of stenographer post on special direct recruitment drive for person with disabilities .\nthe vidhwansak was jointly designed by ordnance factory tiruchirappalli , better known as ordnance factory trichy , and the defence research and development organisation of india . it is currently used by india ' s border security force , where at least 400 of these weapons can be found in their arsenal . while it was offered to the indian army for use , the indian army did not adopt the vidhwansak as it failed to meet weight requirements .\nocfc : walk - in - interview for the post of sr . nurse grade ii at ordnance cable factory , chandigarh . click here for details .\nindian ordnance factory board ofb across india has divided into division according to the constitution of ordnance factory board constitution . there are % divisions in constitution of the board they are weapons , vehicles & equipment wve , ammunition and explosives ae , materials and components mc , around vehicle av , ordnance equipment group of factories oef . these divisions are headed by separate members by additional functions .\ntiruchirappalli is located at 10 . 8050\u00b0n 78 . 6856\u00b0e . the average elevation is 88 metres ( 289 ft ) . it is located almost at the geographic centre of the state of tamil nadu . tiruchirappalli is hot and dry for at least eight months of the year .\nofa - ordnance factory ambernath - recruitment to the ngo / nie / ie posts - 2015 - 16 . click here for details . click here to apply .\nthe candidates who are applying for the latest ordnance factory board recruitment 2018 government vacancy should download the application form and fill all the details and submit according to information provided in respective fields . the candidates who are applying for the ordnance factory vacancy can download the application form from official website www . ofb . gov . in .\nsmall arms factory kalpi road , kanpur pin \u2010 208009 uttar pradesh , india .\nocfc - recruitment of medical assistant ( pay band rs , 5200 - 20200 + grade pay 1800 ) at ordnance cable factory , chandigarh . click here for details .\nindian ordnance factory recruitment 2018 for 10th pass / 10 + 2 / iti / diploma / any degree / graduation / pg & others . the ofb organisation maintenance quality quantity of products and services . latest indian ordnance factory career announced latest no . of vacancies for recruiting many candidates from all educational qualification relevant to the desired designation .\ntiruchirappalli is internationally popular for a brand of cheroot known as the trichinopoly cigar which was exported in large quantities to the united kingdom in the 19th century .\nthe ordnance factory of tiruchi ( oft ) has designed and developed an indigenous assault rifle matching the specifications of the ak - 47 . the rifle is being named trichy assault rifle .\nocfc : recruitment for the various post of ies ( pay band rs , 5200 - 20200 + grade pay 1800 ) at ordnance cable factory , chandigarh . click here for details .\nthe indian ordnance factories organisation - a family of 41 ordnance factories under the aegis of its corporate headquarters ordnance factory board , kolkata - possesses the unique distinction of over 200 years experience in defence production . we are engaged in production , testing , logistics , research , development and marketing of a comprehensive product range in the area of land , sea and air systems .\ntiruchirappalli is a city in the indian state of tamil nadu and the administrative headquarters of tiruchirappalli district . it is the fourth largest municipal corporation and the fourth largest urban agglomeration in the state . the city is believed to be of significant antiquity and has been ruled , at different times , by the early cholas , early pandyas , pallavas , medieval cholas , later cholas , later pandyas , delhi sultanate , madurai sultanate , vijayanagar empire , nayak dynasty , the carnatic state and the british . the archaeologically important town of uraiyur which served as the capital of the early cholas is a suburb of tiruchirappalli . tiruchirappalli played a critical role in the carnatic wars between the british and the french east india companies . the city has a number of historical monuments , the rockfort , ranganathaswamy temple at srirangam and the jambukeswarar temple at thiruvanaikaval being the most prominent among them . tiruchirappalli is an important industrial and educational hub of central tamil nadu . the factories of ordnance factories board such as ordnance factory tiruchirappalli and heavy alloy penetrator project , bharat heavy electricals limited and golden rock railway workshops are located in tiruchirappalli . the national institutes of technology , indian institute of management , indian institute of information technology , bharathidasan university and anna university of technology have their campuses in the city . tiruuchirappalli is internationally popular for a brand of cheroot known as the trichinopoly cigar which was exported in large quantities to the united kingdom in the 19th century .\nthis weapon is sold directly from the following factory , in addition to sale through dealers .\nbl27 _ caprb _ supplemet ordnance _ gja3fub6m . 1 + bl28 feat dimri . jpg . jpg\nordnance factory board admit card for trade apprentice kolkata chanda jabalpur delhi dehradun chennai dumdum dhanush ordnance factory board department of defense organisation is will be released soon . ordnance factory board medak recruitment 2018 notification also will be released soon . ordnance factory board 6948 iti apprentice posts are released earlier . many candidates are applied for the posts of iti and non - iti apprentice after official notification released . ofb iti apprentice recruitment hall ticket is available for the candidates those who are applied for the apprentice posts . the candidates who are applied for the posts should download the admit card or ofb apprentice hall ticket from official website and attend for the written examination . the candidates who are interested in apprentice written examination are requested to download admit card from official website urltoken / urltoken\ninterested candidates may fill the application in complete desired format given below and send the copy of application the eligible candidates fulfilling the above specification may submit their applications so as to reach within 21 days from the date of publication of the advertisement in employment news to \u201c the general manager , ordnance factory , tiruchirappalli \u2013 620 016 \u201d advertisement in the employment news .\noefhz - recruitment in ordnance equipment factory , hazratpur . apply online for industrial / non - industrial posts . ( closing date : 25 / 03 / 2016 ) . click here for details .\nthe general manager , field gun factory , kalpi road , kanpur , up . pin - 208009\nthe general manager , small arms factory , kalpi road , kanpur , up . pin - 208009\na committee consisting of representatives of workmen and management for discuss about the factory hospital related issues .\nofrc : ordnance factory ambernath - recruitment to the ngo / nie / ie posts - 2015 - 16 . click here for downloading the admit card . ( listed on 21 - 12 - 2017 )\nofb indian ordnance recruitment 2018 creating a better change for india in employment quality 100 % improvement in all fields , production of battlefield things that play a major role in defense . mainly the main objective of indian ordnance factory is improving quality customer satisfaction production facilities more modernized technologies in information and many technologies .\nocfc : recruitment for the post of lower division clerk ( ldc ) ( pay band rs , 5200 - 20200 + grade pay 1900 ) at ordnance cable factory , chandigarh . click here for details .\nan assistant general manager ( agm ) of ordnance factory , itarsi , was arrested for molesting a minor on wednesday . the accused , n ekka , was booked under pocso and is now in judicial remand .\nindian ordnance recruitment 2018 factory board recruitment will recruits many aspirants those who are eligible for the above - mentioned eligibility criteria . for more government recruitment and jobs you can visit our website and subscribe our website urltoken\napplication fee of rs . 10 / - by way of cash against proper receipt or by demand draft / bankers cheque / ipo drawn in favour of the general manager , ordnance factory , tiruchirapalli payable at tiruchirapalli .\nthe muslims rules this region again with the aid of either the french or the english armies . for some years , tiruchirappalli was under the rule of chanda sahib and mohamed ali . finally the english brought tiruchirappalli and other areas under their control . soon after the area was ceded to east india company as per the agreement at the eve of the kanatic war , tiruchirappalli district was formed under the the collectorship of mr . john ( junior ) wallace in 1801 . the district was then under the hegemony of british for about 150 years till the independence of india .\nofb - circulation of amendment to sro 43 of clercial staff in ordnance factories organisation . click here for details .\nthrough our own and collaborative r & d , we will be coming up with many product upgrades and variants , that will sustain the growth momentum . - mr s . d . dimri , chairman , ordnance factory board\ntiruchirappalli is popularly believed to derive from the sanskrit word\ntrishirapuram\n\u2014 ' trishira ' meaning\nthree - headed\nand ' palli ' or ' puram ' meaning\ncity\n. according to hindu mythology , the town got its name from the three - headed demon trishira ( son of ravana ) who meditated on the hindu god shiva near the present - day tiruchirappalli and obtained favours at this place . this derivation is not universally accepted tiruchirappalli might be a derivative of the word ' chiruta - palli ' meaning\nlittle town\n. in a rock inscription of the 16th century , tiruchirappalli is mentioned as tiru - ssila - palli meaning\nholy - rock - town\nin tamil at present known as rockfort . tiruchirappalli might have been derived from tiru - chinna - palli meaning\nholy little town\nthe madras glossary gives the root as tiruccinappalli or the\nholy ( tiru ) village ( palli ) of the shina ( cissampelos pareira ) plant\nduring british rule , tiruchirappalli was commonly referred to using the erroneous spelling\ntrichinopoly\n. the shortened forms\ntrichy\nor\ntiruchi\nare more frequently used in common .\ntransport licence ( t / l ) from police / licensing authorities of the place where factory is located .\nheavy vehicle factory , avadi , chennai - 600054 . tamilnadu . ph - ( 044 ) 26840599 , 26843000\nheavy vehicle factory avadi , chennai , pin code \u2010 600 054 . tamil nadu , india .\nrifle factory ishapore p . o . ichapur\u2010nawabganj dist . 24 parganas ( north ) pin \u2010 743144 west bengal\na customer has to book an order for his licensed weapon at the respective factory by applying in prescribed application form . forms can be obtained from the factory or printed from this website through links given at the bottom of this page . weapons are issued as per serial of booking and have to be collected personally from the factory . factory intimates the customer in advance the date of collection and other formalities to be completed for purchase of weapon . marketing section of the factory should be contacted for any query or assistance in purchase of the weapon .\n\u201cwe have planned comprehensive modernisation plans for manufacturing and support infrastructure for all factories . we have plans to invest approximately rs . 6 , 000 crore during the 12th plan period , \u201d says mr s . d . dimri , director general - ordnance factories and chairman , ordnance factory board ( ofb ) , in an interview to business line .\ntiruchirapalli , feb 15 ( uni ) inspector general ( provisions ) border security force ( bsf ) virendra has expressed satisfaction over the workmanship of the anti - materials rifles ( amrs ) produced at ordnance factory trichy ( oft ) .\nordnance factory , tiruchirapalli is a production unit under the ministry of defence , department of defence production , ordnance factory board and policies formulated by it relate to its internal management . hence there is no arrangement for consultation with the members of the public prior to formulation of its internal policies . all its policies are formulated in compliance with the provisions of all applicable statutes , rules and regulations , etc . issued by govt . of india from time to time .\nmetal & steel factory p . o . ishapore nawabganj , dist\u201024 pgs . ( n ) . pin : 743144\nthe employees of the ordnance factories are categorized in four groups for the purpose of compensation in regard to their work viz .\nan employee of ordnance equipment factory ( oef ) was arrested on the charge of attempt to rape his neighbour ' s five - year - old daughter at the latter ' s residence under cantt police station in the city on thursday evening .\ntiruchirappalli is one of the oldest inhabited cities in tamil nadu , woraiyur , a part of present day tiruchirappalli , was the capital city of cholas from 300 b . c . onwards . this is supported by archaeological evidences and ancient literatures . there are also literary sources which tell that woraiyur continued to be under the control of cholas even during the days of kalabhra interregnum ( a . d . 300 - 575 ) .\ntiruchirapalli , tamil nadu , mar 19 : the ordnance factory tiruchirapalli ( oft ) , in association with the defence research and development organisation ( drdo ) , has developed four new varieties of ultra - modern futuristic weapons for the indian armed forces .\nthe ordnance factory tiruchirappalli ( oft ) here is to come out with ' ' trichy assault rifle ' ' , which would be of the standard of ak - 47 range of weapons , a top official claimed today . talking to reporters on ' ' oft day ' ' here , a k prabhakar general manager , oft , said the rifle would be\ntotally indigenous\nand when comissioned to the forces , it would be the\npride of the country\n.\ntiruchirapalli ( tamil nadu ) , mar 19 : the ordnance factory tiruchirapalli ( oft ) , in association with the defence research and development organisation ( drdo ) , has developed four new varieties of ultra - modern futuristic weapons for the indian armed forces .\nhapp has chalked out a modernization plan for enhancing the production of mk - ii projectiles . \u201cvery soon , the blueprint for modernization will be submitted to the ordnance factory board that will in turn forward it to defence ministry for clearance , \u201d he said .\nofb : filling up one vacancy of member ( finance ) , ordnance factory board , kolkata in the pay scale of rs . 75 , 500 - 80 , 0000 ( hag + ) ( pre - revised ) on deputation . click here for details .\nindian army has decided to cut down on supplies from ordnance factories to ensure money gets used for procurement of critical ammunition and spares .\ntwo copies of no objection certificate ( noc ) from licensing authority - one copy for factory and other copy for police authorities .\nthe defence acquisitions council , chaired by defence minister nirmala sitharaman , approved the rs 1 , 125 crore project to order the 156 infantry combat vehicles ( called bmp - 2 / 2ks ) for the mechanised infantry , other arms and services from the ordnance factory board .\ncommittee consisting of employees representative and management representatives to discuss about the policy issues pertaining to the unit / factory for its smooth functioning .\ntiruchirappalli district is located centrally in tamil nadu and it is surrounded by perambalur district on the north , thanjavur district on the east , pudukkottai and dindigul districts on the south and karur district on the west . the district has an area of 4403 . 83 sq . kms . the most famous landmark of trichy is the rockfort temple which is perched on a huge rocky out crop , 83 metres in height , from where one can enjoy a panoramic view of tiruchirapalli . this smooth crop was first hewn by the pallavas but it was the nayak\u2019s of madurai who later built the rock fort temple , which was also used as their military fort . hence trichy is also called as rock city . tiruchirappalli is an important industrial and educational hub of central tamil nadu . the factories of bharat heavy electricals limited ( bhel ) , golden rock railway workshops , ordnance factory tiruchirappalli ( oft ) and heavy alloy penetrator project ( happ ) are located in tiruchirappalli . the anna university of technology , bharathidasan university , indian institutes of management ( iim ) , national institutes of technology ( nit ) , and tamil nadu national law school have their campuses in the city . the district is renowned for fabrication industry , gem cutting , korai mat weaving and readymade garments .\ncommittee consisting of employees representative and management representatives to discuss about the productivity related issues pertaining to the unit / factory for its smooth functioning .\nordnance factory tiruchirapalli ( oft ) was inaugurated by late smt . indira gandhi prime minister of india on 3rd july 1966 with a view to increasing the capacity of small arms production , as an additional facility to the rifle factory , ishapore and small arms factory , kanpur . its production started with 9 mm carbines in 1967 , but by the middle of the 1970s it was able to produce 7 . 62 mm rifles . oft is now equipped with the most modern and sophisticated technology including computerised numerical control ( cnc ) machines for manufacture of weapons and small arms .\nordnance factory is having dgof procedural manual and material management manual covering all important activities viz , administration , material management etc . , . these manuals ensure carrying of activities in a systematic and standardized manner . while discharging the functions covered by these manuals , the officers strictly adhere to the provisions of these manuals .\nindian ordnance factories is the oldest and largest industrial setup which functions under the department of defence production of the ministry of defence . the ordnance factories form an integrated base for indigenous production of defence hardware and equipment , with the primary objective of self reliance in equipping the armed forces with state of the art battlefield equipments .\nin an address at a industry chamber , she also said the government is seriously examining functioning of around 39 ordnance factories and possible ways to boost their productivity .\nin case your licence is valid for all india or for the state where factory is located , then no objection certificate & transport licence are not required .\nthe general manager , rifle factory , ishapore , p . o . nawabgunj , dist . 24 - parganas ( n ) . west bengal pin - 743144\nfor booking & purchase of 0 . 32\npistols from gun & shell factory cossipore , e - booking & e - payment facilities have been provided at\nbengaluru : in a first , the defence ministry has proposed to bring four arms manufacturing units under the ppp ( public - private - participation ) model , in keeping with the central government ' s intent to increase private participation in the sector . the proposal was mooted to various stakeholders at a meeting chaired by ashok kumar gupta , secretary ( defence production ) , on may 30 , in presence of ordnance factory board chairman s c bajpai .\nwhile there were indications of privatisation in general , a member of the niti aayog proposed that four small arms factories be converted into ppp units . this was seconded by the secretary ( gupta ) ,\na source privy to the developments told toi . more meetings are expected to be held with the general managers of the manufacturing units in the coming days , the source said . the four units identified for the ppp model are small arms factory ( saf ) in kanpur , ordnance factory tiruchirappalli ( oft ) , rifle factory ishapore ( rfi ) in bengal and ordnance factory korwa in up . sources , however , added that no private player had been identified yet . the four factories manufacture 9mm carbines , 7 . 62mm rifles , light machine guns ( 5 . 56mm ) , rifles ( 5 . 56mm ) , artillery guns and other infantry weapons alongside other items . some stakeholders are believed to be sceptical of the move .\nthey are already declaring many items produced by ordnance factories as non - core and allowing our customers ( armed forces ) to directly procure it from private players . with this ( ppp model ) , even weapons will be in private hands ,\nsaid a source . the nda government has so far declared 143 items\nnon - core\nand asked ordnance factories to focus on core items . the ppp proposal has already resulted in massive protest meetings organised by workers ' unions at the four arms factories .\nwhile looking at the budget for the 2018 - 19 financial year , officials explained that the army has no other option but to reduce the supplies from ordnance factories .\nmachine tool prototype factory , ambarnath ( w ) , dist - thane - 421502 . maharashtra . ph - ( 0251 ) 2610884 , 2610655 , 2610886 / 7\nordnance factories are also major suppliers of intermediate chemicals , warheads and propellants used in the missile programmes and also to isro for advanced aluminium alloys used in the space programmes .\nwe are creating added capacities in the production of t - 90 tanks and pinaka rockets at the various ordnance factories , s k chowrasia , member , ofb , said .\ngeneral manager is the administrative head . the affairs of the factory are regulated as provided in various acts viz . , the factories act , payment of wages act , industrial dispute act , workmen compensation act , pollution control act etc . a local accounts office is attached with this factory to advise the general manager on financial aspects .\nthe candidates who are searching for latest ordinance factory board ofb syllabus & exam pattern can check below the table . here we provide all ofb posts syllabus & exam pattern\nmarketing & export division ordnance factory board ayudh bhawan government of india ministry of defence 10a , s . k . bose road , kolkata \u2013 700 001 , india . tel : 0091 - 33 - 2248 9027 / 2248 2103 / 2248 5077 - 80 fax : 0091 - 33 - 2248 1748 / 2210 8235 mail : ofbtrade @ urltoken urltoken\nindian ordnance recruitment 2018 notification in india govt of india ministry of defence . ofb industry plays a major role in india area of land , air , sea systems across every area of india for production of defense \u2013 marketing department development department testing department logistics department research department . the scope of the ordnance factory board in india is creating a major role in defense system production department hardware field and equipment fields , self - reliance equipping the armed force in indian defense . ofb vacancy 2018 creating many opportunities in all fields .\nas of jan 2017 , ordnance factories have 70 , 810 technical staff , 41 per cent less than the 1 . 2 lakh sanctioned posts , according to information from mod .\nn . b . : the telephone numbers of factories are given below . please contact the marketing section of the respective factory for any query or assistance in purchase of wepons\nbetween june 2 - 6 , fifty rounds of shells each were fired from six dhanush guns , gun carriage factory ( gcf ) senior general manager sk singh told reporters here today .\nlater , woraiyur along with the present day tiruchirappalli and its neighboring areas came under the control of mahendra varma pallava i , who ascended the throne in a . d . 590 . till a . d . 880 , according to the inscriptions , this region was under the hegemony of either the pallvas or the pandyas . it was in a . d . 880 , aditya chola brought a downfall to the pallava dynasty . from that time onwards tiruchirappalli and its region became a part of greater cholas . in a . d . 1225 the area was occupied by the hoysulas . afterwards , it came under the rule of later pandyas till the advent of mughal rule .\na statutory body constituted under industrial disputes act , 1947 consisting of elected representative of workmen and nominated representatives of management to discuss of the welfare measures of the employees working in the factory .\nhanding over the consignment to mr virendra , member of technical services , ordnance factories board , c s sivakumar said by virtue of developing the indegenious amrs , the country would be saving heavy foreign exchange .\nheavy alloy penetrator project ( haap ) , another ordnance unit and the only one in the country to produce anti - tank projectiles , has also received overwhelming response for its indigenous anti - submarine rockets .\nordnance factory board conducts many examinations through ofb recruitment every year . this year also recruiting many eligible candidates . ofb previous papers will help the candidates who are preparing for the ofb 2018 examination . you can download the ofb previous year question paper pdf from our website . these previous papers help many aspirants for getting a good score . here we provide previous papers for the eligible candidates who are interested .\ntiruchirappalli was for some time under the mughal rule , which was put to an end by the vijayanagar rulers . the nayaks , the governors of vijayanagar empire , ruled this area till a . d . 1736 . it was viswanatha nayaka who built the present day teppakulam and the fort . the nayak dynasty came to an end during the days of meenakshi .\nofrc : it has come to the notice of ofb that a number of websites are announcing vacancies of chargeman in indian ordnance factory ( iof ) / ordnance factory / ofb for 2017 - 2018 and also claiming that online application for the same will be opened from 19th july 2017 - 2018 to 09th august 2017 - 2018 or giving some other date of online applications . the websites are also claiming number of vacancies as 1572 in different trades of chargeman in ofb . kindly be informed that no such advertisement of chargeman vacancies has been made by ofb or ofrc or by any other units of the ofb and it is only a fake advertisement . please note that this is the only authentic ofb website and all vacancies are advertised on this authentic website or through a link on this website and also in employment news without fail .\nordnance factory started developing new products and upgrades by enlarging the scope of in - house r & d and also resorted to collaboration with advanced technology provider to supplement inadequacy of available r & d infrastructure post 2002 . the ministry of defence in 2006 delegated full powers for investment on r & d project . new r & d policy was formulated by ofb in july 2007 to overcome deficiencies of present r & d set up .\nofrc : re - examination for carpenter trade against ofrc advt no . 10201 / 11 / 0209 / 1718 ( for direct recruitment of semi - skilled industrial employees ( ies ) group ' c ' for 6 ordnance factories i . e . of dehradun , ordnance cable factory chandigarh , of bhusaval , of bolangir , of itarsi & hef kirkee for carpenter trade ) is scheduled to be held on 25 . 02 . 2018 ( sunday ) . click here click here to download admit card for the written examination on 25 . 02 . 2018 . sms and emails have been sent to all the candidates to appear in the scheduled written examination . ( listed on 06 - 02 - 2018 )\nthe indian ordnance factory ofb recruitment 2018 notification releases official notification for more government positions under the ministry of defense . ofb board only recruits under certain categories who are eligible and selection process with merit list . the candidates who are eligible for the following designations are taken considered for the respective posts only . the interested candidates who are willing to apply these posts should follow some guidelines . here we provide full notification details educational qualifications selection procedure age limit and other information mentioned below .\nthe candidates who are applied for the ordnance factory board 2018 and attending examination the results will be given official notification in the span of 15 days or 1 month . after writing examination keep admit card safe for further use . you can check your results on the official website it will use for further use . the ofb 6948 apprentice results will be updated soon on our website . you can verify results on our website . we will notify all updates of iti trade apprentice examination results soon when officially released .\nvehicle factory jabalpur has an r & d centre responsible for development of future vehicles and related technologies . it has tie - ups with ashok leyland and tata motors . its research partner is vehicle research & development establishment of defence research and development organisation .\nordnance factory is a production organization , the authority / responsibility of making design & specification of products and inspection of end store is with other agencies . the authority for inspection of input materials , the products required by services ( army & navy ) and other defence departments rests with director general of quality assurance . financial powers are resting with the group - a gazetted officers only . compilation on financial powers published by ofb , kolkata is available . similar compilation on administrative powers , published by ofb , is also available .\nofb was mandated to produce military hardware using technology either developed by drdo , the designated defence research & development organisation or imported from overseas suppliers identified by the defence forces . scope of research and development in ordnance factories was limited to process improvement and minor product improvements .\nlet me share our latest success story . at present , in the 7 . 62 mm calibre , our central and para - military forces ( cpmfs ) are primarily using the imported ak - 47 and other ak series rifles . the indigenously developed 7 . 62 mm trichy assault rifle can substitute these . thus , the user will have an option to choose an indigenous weapon meeting their operational requirements with two variants , one with fixed butt , the other with foldable butt . this weapon uses a7 ammunition developed by ordnance factory varangaon .\nofrc : recruitment of semiskilled industrial employees ( ies ) group ' c ' in different trades and labour group ' c ' in ordnance factories across india . click here for amended detailed advertisement . click here for hindi version of the detailed advertisement . click here for apply online .\nhe said the 43 - year - old factory was engaged in manufacturing about 2 . 5 lakh of rifles every year and it had developed the most powerful leathal weapons , next to canons , within a record period of three years by the process of reverse engineering .\nlatest indian ordnance factory ofb recruitment 2018 for the candidates who are completed their graduation engineering degree diploma iti masters phd 10 + 2 in many fields . there are more no . of vacancy across india for all courses all branches . ofb organisation is providing major recruitment 2018 in all departments 41 factories 9 training institutes 4 regional controller safety 3 regional marketing centres . ofb recruitment 2018 is looking for highly qualified candidates who are professionally skilled in their respective fields . it provides industrial training facilities . it will modify the resources according to the market over regions in india .\nremuneration to the employees of ordnance factories is paid on monthly basis . all categories of staff employees are paid on last day of the month while wages for a month to the industrial employees are paid on or before the seventh day of the following month as prescribed in the factories act .\nofrc : corrigendum in advertisement for filling up of ta 55th batch .\nkindly refer para 8 of the advertisement regarding centers . candidates have been given choice out of the 12 centers notified . due to overwhelming response of candidates for imparting trade apprenticeship training in ordnance & ordnance equipment factories for 55th batch , under skill india mission and unprecedented number of applications received to the tune of 5 times compared to last year , there is a necessity to add some of the cities / towns close to the cities already notified . example : bhopal , lucknow in phase - ii exam .\nfrom small villages to metro cities we moved the number of families . through household / factory shifting and car transportation we got the chance to be in touch with some corporate . having such a strong network is an advantage for perfect packers and movers in the market at present .\nthis weapon is sold directly from the following factory through online . for gsf : ( gsf website urltoken , e - mail : marketing . gsf @ nic . in ) . for rfi : ( rfi website urltoken , e - mail : marketing . rfi @ nic . in ) .\nofb ordnance recruitment 2018 for hospitals , the candidates who are completed degree in science courses and other equivalent qualification relevant b . pharmacy m . pharmacy diploma in pharmacy 10 + 2 . medical officers pharmacists staff nurse anm gnm lab technical and other posts . ofb officially invites all the medical students for the recruitment in various departments .\nplease click on the link corresponding to the weapon in the table below for printing the application form after opening the file . the filled up application form is to be sent by regd . post / speed post along with the necessary requisites to the general manager of the factory for the booking of the weapon .\nthe factory , under technical collaboration with erstwhile soviet union , came out with a good number of new sophisticated weapons like the 12 . 7 mm anti - aircraft gun , the 14 . 5 mm sub - calibre device , the 23 mm ghasha aviation gun and the 30 mm auto cannon , between 1988 and 1992 .\nwhile modern tanks and most other armoured vehicles are too well protected to be affected by anti - material rifles , the guns can pierce light - armoured vehicles . they can also be used against enemy aircraft , small watercraft , communications equipment , radar equipment , crew served weapons and similar targets . they are also used for destroying unexploded ordnance .\nordnance factories are departmental factories of ministry of defence , government of india . hence , we primarily produce defence goods for the armed forces , i . e . for internal consumption within the mod . however , we also produce products for sale to various customers within and outside india . sale of civilian products within india is called civil trade .\nofrc : the publication of final result of direct recruitment of semi - skilled industrial employees ( ies ) group ' c ' in ordnance factories against advt . no . 10201 / 11 / 0209 / 1718 is under consideration of our headquarter / ofb . appropriate action will be taken on receipt of directives from headquarter / ofb . ( listed on 07 - 06 - 2018 )\nthus , we were able to register an impressive growth rate of 29 per cent in the last fiscal . we are changing our product mix towards many of the rockets and missile systems , from traditional arms and ammunitions . we can proudly say that ordnance factories are now manufacturing modern armaments involving intricate design and technological expertise of the highest order , contributing to the self - reliance .\nthe production of shaktiman trucks ( man 415 l1 ar ) , jonga ( jabalpur ordnance and guncarriage assembly ) light utility vehicles and the vahan 1 ton ( nissan 4w73 carrier ) began at the gun carriage factory jabalpur in 1959 . [ 3 ] pandit jawaharlal nehru , the then prime minister of india was present to witness rolling of the first batch of vehicles at gcf . it was shifted to the present location in 1969 . [ 4 ] it started manufacturing shaktiman trucks with license from man se of germany [ 5 ] along with jonga [ 6 ] [ 7 ] and vahan 1 ton under license from nissan of japan . [ 8 ] all three of the above products have been retired and replaced by the new products . [ 9 ]\noft , which has an inbuilt research and development laboratory , had produced comonents for the 9 mm carbine and 7 . 62 mm lmg . the 9 mm carbine was extensively used by the indian army during the bangladesh liberation war in 1971 . the factory started manufacturing rifle 7 . 62 mm the popularly known as self - loading rifle ( slr ) , in 1972 .\nthe indian ordnance kolkata recruitment 2018 is recruiting across india . mainly the recruitment is widely is happening in ofb headquarters assistant works manager , works manager , deputy general manager , joint general manager , additional general manager or manager or director or regional controller of safety , senior general manager or senior principal director according to the proper grade junior and senior time scale and designations in the field and designations in headquarters and also good pay scale .\nwe are investing heavily in the modernisation of our plant and machinery . we are directing our efforts to build new products , variants and indigenise imported items . we are inducting competent fresh blood to take charge of new initiatives . we are exposing our officers to best practices abroad , by training and visits . we will ensure that ofb creates capacity , agility and flexibility to meet any future challenges . we are making ordnance factories future ready .\nto mark the contribution of the tiruchi factory in developing the rifle , officials have decided to christen it \u201ctrichy assault rifle , \u201d prabhakar said . field trials have been done for the 7 . 62mm caliber rifle with a range of 400 metres . \u201cthe rifle has been successfully tried by the indian army , \u201d prabhakar said . it features a foldable butt and boasts of night vision device besides telescopic day vision system .\nthe weapon , with a maximum range of 135 metres and designed to fire tear smoke shells and rubber bullets to long ranges is an ideal weapon for riot control . oft , which has an inbuilt research and development laboratory , had produced comonents for the 9 mm carbine and 7 . 62 mm lmg . the 9 mm carbine was extensively used by the indian army during the bangladesh liberation war in 1971 . the factory started manufacturing rifle 7 . 62 mm the popularly known as self - loading rifle ( slr ) , in 1972 .\nwhile specific rules and regulations apply to each category of employees for payment of salary and wages , the common denominator for payment to all the employees is the basic pay derived from one of the pay band and grade pay prescribed by the govt . of india under the central civil services ( revised pay ) rules 2008 . all the employees of the ordnance factories are central government employees and depending upon the post held , they are assigned with a particular pay band and grade pay and their basic pay is fixed at an appropriate step in terms of the fr & sr .\ngeneral manager of the factory is the final decision taking authority for all administrative and financial matters . he also exercises administrative and financial power as head of the department . addl . general manager ( s ) function as controlling officers of each division . functions of each division regarding their organization , allocation of duties , daily monitoring , deployment of manpower are decided by the divisional heads concerned . all decisions are taken by officers from the level of divisional officer upto general manager . one deputy labour welfare commissioner and one assistant labour welfare commissioner from ministry of labour are assistings general manager in taking decision ( s ) on industrial relation .\nnow , ofb is vigorously pursuing r & d . ordnance factories have successfully come up with many new products such as commanders ' thermal imaging night sight for t - 72 , driver night sight for bmp\u2013ii , indigenous barrel for t - 90 tank and mine protected vehicles , bullet proofing of vehicles , water bowser ( 2 kl ) , base bleed for 155 mm erfb , a - 7 ammunition for ak - 47 for indian army , crn - 91 with optronic sight , chaff launcher kavach mod - i & ii , anti - submarine rocket rgb - 60 , rgb - 12 , rocket 140 mm and shell ak - 100 for indian navy , 100 - 120 kg aerial bomb for indian air force , air \u2013lifting apparatus for mi \u2013 17 helicopters indian air force and sea king of indian navy , platform for an - 32 aircraft , and long barrel 0 . 32 bore revolver named \u2018anmol ' for civil market .\nclick on the menu icon of the browser , it opens up a list of options .\nhere click on the \u201cprivacy & security\u201d options listed on the left hand side of the page .\na pop up will open with all listed sites , select the option \u201callow\u201c , for the respective site under the status head to allow the notification .\nonce the changes is done , click on the \u201csave changes\u201d option to save the changes .\noft sources told sources that the new variety of weapons were a 14 . 5 mm and 20 mm anti - material rifle ( named as vidhwansak ) , a 40 mm multi - grenade launcher ( mgl ) , a 38 mm multi - shell launcher and a 40 mm under barrel grenade launcher ( ubgl ) ."]}
{"id": 53967, "summary": [{"text": "sparton records was a canadian record company which was based in london , ontario .", "topic": 38}, {"text": "sparton records was founded in 1930 by the american electronics company sparks-withington corp. , of jackson , michigan , which made sparton radios .", "topic": 31}, {"text": "it manufactured and distributed columbia records in canada from 1939 to 1954 .", "topic": 8}, {"text": "it had distribution arrangements with other american record companies , most notably abc records .", "topic": 11}, {"text": "it was the first record company in canada to manufacture stereo records in 1958 .", "topic": 37}, {"text": "sparton records suffered a potentially fatal blow when abc records switched canadian distribution from sparton to polydor records in november 1968 .", "topic": 11}, {"text": "while the record company folded the following year , sparton corporation is still in operation .", "topic": 12}, {"text": "sparton closed its london operations in 2009 . ", "topic": 12}], "title": "sparton records", "paragraphs": ["sparton of canada , ltd . & sparton of canada limited need to be merged .\nsparton records , canadian label of the 1950s and 60s | r . i . p . - lost record labels | pinterest\na picture of the sparton records plant / offices taken in the summer of 2010 by fred young . sparton records operated in this building from the 1950s onwards . the building is loacted at 99 ash street , london , ontario . sparton has manufactured tv ' s , radios and records in the past . sparton is now gone from london as of 2010 but at the end they were manufacturing top secret military gear such as sonobuoys . the plant is currently for sale and is no longer in use .\nsave sparton to get e - mail alerts and updates on your ebay feed .\njack burger . the end on bongos . cheesecake cover . 1957 hifi / sparton lp\nruss regan . i never knew / junior , junior , junior . sparton . 45\ngatefold cover , sparton impulse records , most likely the canadian pressing of the us impulse label release was distributed by sparton . the outer slick are printed in usa but the inner sleeve printed in canada . outer sleeve is american with the impulse logo , but has a gold sparton logo printed on the front . burgundy label with gold text .\n1963 - 66 : \u201ca product of abc - paramount records , inc . \u201d\ncountry music sampler . copas , jones , moon , roy wiggins . starday / sparton lp\ncountry music sampler . copas , jones , moon , frankie miller . starday / sparton lp\narthur lyman . love for sale . ( alternate title ) . 1953 life / sparton lp\ngatefold cover . sparton impulse records , most likely the canadian pressing of the us impulse label release was distributed by sparton and pressed by rca . the outer slick are printed in usa but the inner sleeve printed in canada . outer sleeve is american with the impulse logo , but has a silver sparton logo printed on the front . burgundy label with gold text .\n1968 - 71 : new label design maintains abc records , inc . ny 10019 addresss\ndon costa . music to break a sub - lease . 1959 abc - paramount / sparton lp\nis canada different from \u201camerica\u201d ? obviously in licensing terms . based in london , ontario , sparton manufactured and distributed columbia records in canada from 1939 to 1954 . it had distribution arrangements with other american record companies , most notably abc records . the record company closed in 1969 .\nsparton records of london , ontario manufactured and distributed columbia 78 ' s in canada since 1940 and until 1954 . that year they began their own label and for the next fifteen years issued records mostly from smaller u . s . labels , but most notably abc paramount , later known as abc records . in total this company issued over 1600 releases on 45 rpm records between 1954 and 1969 . some famous artists who recorded for sparton include paul anka , ray charles , steve lawrence , tommy roe , annette , george hamilton iv , cliff richard and johnny nash .\nbetty martin . my honey ' s lovin arms / you , me and us . sparton . 45\nteddy randazzo - u . s mail / teenage senorita - canad ian sparton 4 - 1091 - r .\nlucky pierre . you go i go . henri de pari . 7 days in barcelona . sparton . 45\n. 2006 . sparton of canada ltd . the canadian encyclopedia urltoken ( accessed july 9 , 2018 ) .\n. 2006 . sparton of canada ltd . the canadian encyclopedia urltoken ( accessed july 9 , 2018 ) .\nabc records first introduce the double \u00ae registered trademark \u2013 one either side of the logo boxes .\nsparton\u2019s september , 1961 , hit , next in line following up let\u2019s get together , was also a classic .\nlloyd price /\nmr . personality ' s\n15 hits / sparton / 1960 / canada / 1st pressing\nthe 45 was a top 10 hit for mills . in canada , sparton picked up the disney - tied buena vista label product . sparton also released a version by teen stars annette and tommy sands paired with the movie\u2019s title song .\n2 . orange / black ring \u2013 product of abc paramount records , inc . ( 1963 - 6 )\nused for new issues from around as - 9230 and for reissue of earlier titles . abc records trademark \u201cr\u201d\nso it wasn\u2019t just teen stars like mills and annette on the sparton hit parade that summer . an internet source \u2014 urltoken \u2014 lists a 45 by the canadian playboys , little brown gal , as also coming out on sparton that year .\nin early 1940 , columbia made arrangements with the firm sparton of canada , in london , ontario , to press a series of canadian columbia records , using the familiar red labels . at first , this consisted primarily of sides released on vocalion / okeh in the u . s . - columbia records were presumably imported - but within a short time the more popular columbia records also appeared in this series . the records were numbered differently than their u . s . counterparts , with numbers starting at c - 1 for the red - label series , and the sparton firm credited below the trade mark . these sold for 50 cents , as did their american counterparts . a very few records , such as some by canadian george formby , had no u . s . equivalent .\n. r . the canadian encyclopedia . ( 2006 ) . sparton of canada ltd . retrieved july 9 , 2018 from urltoken\n. r . the canadian encyclopedia . ( 2006 ) . sparton of canada ltd . retrieved july 9 , 2018 from urltoken\nhmmm . . . i just noticed on the ( original sparton ) inner sleeve , it says\nsparton of canada limited - london ontario - famous for sound since 1926 / records / television / stereo hi fi phonos / radios\n. london ontario is about 100 miles across the border from jackson michigan , where the above radios were manufactured . . .\nstill , it was also a place for about 30 years where good records found a vinyl solution in london .\nsparton of canada , ltd . record manufacturing company established in 1930 in london , ont , by a us company , sparks - worthington . sparton of canada manufactured radios , phonographs , and household appliances and was the canadian presser and distributor 1939 - 54 for columbia records and thereafter , until 1969 , for abc - paramount , disneyland , hifirecord , and its own sparton label . it was the first company in canada to press stereo recordings . besides many records from the sparton ( usa ) catalogue , the company issued 78s , singles ( 45s ) , or lps by ward allen , paul anka , joyce hahn , cliff mckay , jimmy namaro , the fiddler bob scott , don and priscilla wright , and other canadians .\nfoldout jacket is identical to an impulse ( including the impulse logo in the white circle ) , but has\nsparton\nstamped at the top of the front cover in gold script . ( not labeled sparton on spine nor on rear cover ) .\n.\nsparton of canada ltd .\nin the canadian encyclopedia . historica canada , 1985\u2014 . article published february 8 , 2006\n, r . the canadian encyclopedia . ( 2006 ) . sparton of canada ltd . retrieved july 9 , 2018 , from urltoken\n5 . black / red ring \u2013 product of abc records inc . new york ny 10019 ( 1967 - 71 )\n.\nsparton of canada ltd\n. the canadian encyclopedia . toronto : historica canada , 2006 . web . 8 feb 2006 .\n.\nsparton of canada ltd\n. the canadian encyclopedia . toronto : historica canada , 2006 . web . 8 feb 2006 .\n.\nsparton of canada ltd\nin the canadian encyclopedia . historica canada , 1985\u2013 . article published february 7 , 2006 . urltoken\nover the years , his productions enjoyed international distribution through sparton records , warner bros . records , united artists records , attic records , bradleys records , qualiton imports , ioda , the orchard , and over a hundred digital stores including , itunes , amazon , emusic , rhapsody , pandora , spotify , 7 digital , at & t ; , verizon , rogers , telus and bell . his music has been recorded by numerous artists . recently , andrew produced an album of his songs ,\nnorm amadio and friends\n, performed by juno award winning jazz instrumentalists and vocalists . the album has received terrific reviews as well as domestic and international airplay . he received a producer of the year nomination from the east coast music association for this album .\nsparton of canada , ltd . record manufacturing company established in 1930 in london , ont , by a us company , sparks - worthington .\nfor me sparton is a way to acquire great impulse records for a lot less . though they don ' t come that cheap anymore . people seem to get to know this . the rollins was bought for 20 $ , i was the only bidder . . .\n* * on may 15 , 1954 a billboard article reported that columbia records had set up columbia records of canada , ltd effective june 30 , 1954 ( billboard ) . ( courtesy of frank gould , music librarian , radio station cfox , pointe claire , quebec ( 1965 - 1969 ) and label manager , polydor records canada limited , montreal , quebec ( 1970 - 1976 ) )\nlet\u2019s get together , sung by hayley mills and hayley mills , was a hit 45 issued in august that year by the old sparton label .\nsparton of canada ltd\nthe canadian encyclopedia . eds . . toronto : historica canada , 2006 . web . 9 jul . 2018 .\ni have several \u201cside - by - side\u201d sparton and us impulse editions in my collection and i find no sonic difference between the burgundy - coloured ( mono ) and black - coloured ( stereo ) sparton pressings and their us counterparts . ( i can\u2019t speak to the yellow label editions , which came later . ) my understanding is the sparton plant in london ontario was sent rvg - mastered us stampers to press the canadian issues .\nsame orange label with black our ring , but the small print at the foot of the label changes to abc paramount records inc .\nformally , that would be sparton of canada ltd . , london , canada as it says in the smaller print at the bottom of the label .\na product of abc paramount records inc , manufactured by capitol records inc usa . not \u201cgenuine\u201d impulse but some impulses releases were licensed to and manufactured by capitol records for their mail order capitol record club , starting in 1958 . these are remastered and pressed at capitol\u2019s own plant in scranton pa , not van gelder , and are distinguished by a capitol catalogue number smas - 9xxxx ( hat tip : dave )\ni have a sparton issue of phil sunkel ' s jazz concerto which was , i think , on us abc paramount . i think it sounds great .\nwhen the free press did report on london\u2019s sparton plant in the final decades , its main line of production was apparently \u201canti - submarine listening devices . \u201d\nnone of these columbias were pressed in canada , as columbia or arc had no canadian operations . it is reasonable to assume , however , from the fact that the masterworks records and albums of this era are regularly found in canada , that the records were imported , although through what arrangement is not currently known . whether this arrangement included the popular series is also unknown , as the post - 1934 columbia records are scarce even in the u . s .\nhi jay , the presence of ampar on one side is puzzling . goldmine give the release date of a32 as 1963 . catalogue number a32 is after the label changed from ampar to abc records . its worth checking but i can\u2019t think of an explanation , should be abc records both sides , however anything is possible .\nwell i can ' t follow the replies claiming sparton impulse is crap . i ' ve got 2 of them . coltrane and hartman and just in yesterday , rollins on impulse !\ni have coltrane ballads in mono and stereo , both are light - ish ( 140 grams or so ) . but nice vinyl , not skimpy . i have an am - par wlp , a white and black abc records wpl some am - par orange and blacks , and many abc records orange and blacks , and none are particularly heavy .\nsparton of canada did lots of other things than make records during its run in london from 1930 to 2009 . the vinyl line had been gone decades earlier . bitter strikes in 1975 and 1981 helped crush its old neighbourhood - friendly feeling . at least once , it sold surveillance equipment to be used in a chilean prison linked to torture , after initially denying the deal .\ni have a sparton issue of curtis fuller ' s\nsoul trombone ( the jazz clan )\n. mine is mono ( red label , gold lettering ) . i always thought it sounded great .\ndoes anyone here have any experience with the canadian spartan pressings ? since i live in canada most of the impulse records are find are the spartan ones . was wondering what people thought ?\nboy , do i remember sparton pressings ! absolute crap . most of the impulse albums available in canada were pressed by sparton . the stereo pressings were even worse than abominable . in order to hear the great coltrane , mingus , shepp , gary mcfarland and pee wee russell albums from impulse we had only one choice : buy the mono pressing . the monos weren ' t great , but they were at least playable . the stereos , forget about it . earlier , sparton had wreaked the same havoc on atlantic albums . sparton at one time had been licensed to manufacture atlantic albums in canada . migawd they were awful . i ' ll never forget pyramid by the modern jazz quartet . all that delicate interplay buried under an ocean of surface noise and out - of - phase stereo . even the mono on that one was a disaster . bad memories .\nyesterday i found a impulse ! lp in a local record shop . the lp with thick original cover and vinyl has not the original impulse ! label but a black sparton label ( made in london , canada ) .\ni\u2019ve seen some early orange / black label impulse records with the deep groove on ebay but never in person . are the ones you have van gelder cuts , bell sound or capitol record club versions ?\nhi dave , this is an interesting surprise \u2013 i\u2019ve never heard of this club imprint before . checking back i see i have only four records on capitol and they are all straight uk capitol releases .\none interesting sidelight of columbia ' s canadian operation , at least to some collectors , is the existence of two specifically canadian demonstration records ( one and one half , in reality ) . when the second of the two records extolling columbia double - discs appeared , it appeared in both an american and canadian version , with the canadian records selling for 30 cents rather than 25 cents . further , when the patriotic series was introduced about 18 months later , columbia took advantage of the interest in it to recouple the promotional announcement with one of these sides . one further visible , bit not audible , variation exists : apparently at some point the canadian operation either ran out of their demonstration records or were delayed in issuing them , and copies of the u . s . issue have been noted with the price overstamped with\n30 cents\n.\nfor some records these are actually really really desirable ( beatles , anything phil spector produced , etc ) but for impulse they\u2019re generally valued at a fraction of the regular releases . i\u2019m not really qualified to comment on any sound quality differences but considering they\u2019re not stamped off by rvg i think we can make some assumptions . also those beatles records have different catalog numbers than the aforementioned 5 - digit numbers beginning with 9 .\nintroduced for new titles around as - 9219 . still black with red ring , but ny address replaced by copyright assertion \u201c ( p ) year abc records inc\u201d . ( also seen p 1971 and 1973 ) the vinyl is noticeably thinner . above example is a second issue taken from the original van gelder stereo master . the registered trademark ( circled r ) now appears at foot of impulse ! logo and abc records logo .\ni would like to add that of the ten impulse records i have with the abc - paramount label only one has a matte finish , the other nine are all semi - gloss like the earlier am - par label .\ngives columbia ' s initial address as 107 yonge street in toronto . further , as near as can be established , the canadian operation served only as a distributor of american ( and , later , english ) records , although it was not too long until the records were pressed in toronto from imported stampers , in all probability due to tariff considerations . to my knowledge , there is no evidence that any records were cut in canada , as will be discussed throughout this series of articles , although i suspect the possibility that some of the french - canadian material issued on the green - label ( e - )\ninternational\nseries may possibly have been recorded in montreal .\nat or near the end of 1954 * * , columbia set up a canadian subsidiary and ended the pressing arrangement with sparton . by this time , the popular series had reached the 2500 ' s , the album series the 6600 ' s and the main masterworks series through 15000 and well into 16000 . at this time the c - numbers were dropped and canadian columbias began appearing under the u . s . numbers . this label , although essentially similar to the familiar red columbia labels , is slightly different , both in colour and typography , from the sparton and u . s . labels . one significant difference is the display of the date of issue on the label . sparton , meanwhile , launched its own label , drawing mainly from independent u . s . labels for masters .\ni picked up a john coltrane a50 mono on the yellow sparton label a few years back for a mere $ 5 . it was in great condition and has the van gelder stamp . it seems to have the sound quality as the us orange and black issues .\ni don\u2019t have access to my records for a week , freddie , so i can\u2019t confirm matte or semi - gloss . to own up , i haven\u2019t ever taken note of any finish differences , so i have learned something . more homework required . ljc\nwhen talking about the specific lps gregory references i\u2019m not sure there would be much of a difference between those and the og in terms of release dates . that is , i think they stopped doing separate crc releases around the time those records would\u2019ve been released .\nat around as - 9231 , the black / red ring label was replaced all - black / neon impulse ! logo label , which in turn was replaced the following year by the green bullseye label , which lasted up to the sale to mca records in 1979 .\nthis one is actually fairly simple : the records gregory is referencing are capitol record club issues . i bet if he checks the catalog number on the label the number will be 5 digits instead of 4 ( reference label variation number 4 in ljc\u2019s original post ) .\na - 33 remains the turning point . any number below 33 with abc paramount on the label is a second pressing , am par is a first . somewhere later , abc paramount was replaced by abc records , but i don\u2019t have enough samples to tell when .\nalthough columbia , the second pioneer company in the field of disc records , started production of them in late 1901 , the firm did not set up a canadian operation until 1904 , by which time they were already established in new york , london and other major european cities .\nthe am - par label changed to abc paramount at a - 33 . titles a33 and below on an orange / black ring label with an am - par footer is an original first pressing . if the label is orange / black ring but abc paramount or abc records , or any of the later labels , it is later pressing . titles a - 34 and above up until around a - 164 would be expected to be on the abc paramount orange variation ( or later orange / black ring abc records label , point of change undetermined ) ,\nback in the day , sparton of canada was a multi - faceted business with a workforce strong with women from the neighbourhoods around its old elm - ash - pine area complex . the record business included a long - term deal with columbia reached in 1939 with first discs released in 1940 . that ended in 1954 .\nmy guess is that your theory is plausible \u2013 the same factory or group of factories would most likely have pressed these records across the label transitions from orange to black . later on , after 1973 however , it\u2019s a whole different story , but that is an industry - wide phenomenon .\nhelmed by president george a . holmes , who lived at 975 waterloo st . , sparton made new connections with such labels as abc - paramount and found canadian talent to support . it also pioneered the release of stereophonic recordings in canada in 1958 . by 1961 , it was putting out some of the best jazz albums around .\nin any case , columbia ' s\ncanadian connection\nwas kept relatively unknown . many of the records apparently used u . s . labels ( or were themselves imported ) as the records are marked with both u . s . and canadian prices , while those pressed in canada are only identified by a slight alteration in the license statement , which reads\n. . . this record may not be sold in canada . . .\n. the similarity of the label and the typography suggest the labels may well have been imported also ! english columbia records , known at this point as\ncolumbia - rena\nwere pressed in toronto also , using imported labels ; one unusual pressing , in fact , couples a u . s . military band number with a u . k . version of\nit ' s a long way to tipperary\n, with each side bearing the label and number of its original issue !\nit was apparently around this same time that columbia in canada quit pressing the english rena records as such and substituted an r - series using the north american label . the records were issued under their u . k . number with an r - prefix ( indicating rena ? ) . it is not clear at this point if these were issued similarly in the u . s . as with r - 4000 series , the majority of the issued material is of minimal interest to all but the most dedicated musical masochist , with the exception of sides by joe hayman ( of\ncohen\nfame ) and billy williams .\ngood ideas for further investigation , may call for help from people who have more copies of us impulse pressings than i have , so differences can be established and conclusions drawn by pooling information and label photos . i\u2019ll make a start but it will have to keep until i have access to my records again .\nah ok , i wasn\u2019t sure . it\u2019s interesting whoever owns the red cabinets that i noticed two tenors in the pic . maybe switching off between them depending on his / her mood ? ! ? anyway , i\u2019m now overdue for an expedit\u2026does ikea make any other cabinets you\u2019ve heard of well suited for records ? thanks !\nstrangely enough , this is not an indictment of canadian pressings . albums from the major labels , columbia and rca in particular , sounded far better in the canadian pressings than they did in the american originals . it ' s not as though great lps couldn ' t be manufactured north of the border , it ' s just that sparton couldn ' t do it .\nthis was not true , at least for a short time , of columbia ' s\nbargain\nharmony label . it has been assumed that the lower - priced harmony label was created due to columbia ' s having completely redesigned their acoustic recording equipment just before the introduction of electrical recording rendered it obsolete . certainly the harmony records have a high quality of sound for acoustic recording , and harmony was the last label to convert to electrical recording , using acoustically - cut masters into early 1930 ; both of these would tend to verify the possibility . in any case , the first records on the label in the u . s . were priced on the label at\nfifty cents , fifty - five cents west of the rockies\n, while the first hundred - odd canadian issues bore the equivalent legend ,\nfifty cents , fifty - five cents west of great lakes\nand a manufacturer ' s credit with a toronto address . the issues thereafter , like their columbia counterparts , bore identical labels to their american counterparts , as did all velvet - tone records , with only the record sleeves admitting to their canadian origin .\none thing that i do not see covered here is the issue of so - called \u201cmonaural\u201d pressings . a good example can be found in this listing : urltoken . some records have that monaural text in the corner , and some don\u2019t . could anyone please explain the difference between these pressings and the ones that do not have this text ( on the cover and on spine ) ?\nabc paramount\u2019s record division , owner of the impulse ! label , went through a number of name changes during this period . the am - par record corporation from 1955 , changed in 1962 to abc - paramount records , inc . , and then again in 1967 to abc records , inc . hence impulse ! titles issued on the orange / black ring first label can be dated from which of the three company names appears at the bottom of the label . subsequently the orange / black ring label was replaced by a new design , the black / red ring label , which had two iterations before it was finally replaced in 1973 by the all - black / neon logo label . thus in the period 1960 - 73 there are five chronological label variations to be found ( all dates are approximate )\nso impulse looked to be a simple label ? i\u2019ve checked out all mine and found only one split address label : 9140 stereo om , orange matte label . one side \u201ca product of abc paramount records inc\u201d , the other \u201ca product of abc records inc . new york , n . y . 10019\u201d . i\u2019ve never found a 9140 mono orange copy , only white promo . all impulse white promos i\u2019ve seen do not have any writing at the bottom of the label . should be of interest to know exactly when the orange label faded , with exceptions i\u2019ve read in this interesting post . andrew , would you like to sum up all these info ? my last orange , mono , is 9155 , ayler in greenwich village but 9154 , shepp the magic of ju - ju doesn\u2019t seem to exist in orange nor in mono ( white mono ? ) .\nthere were several other series . records in albums carried a green label , a number in a c - 6000 series and a 75 cent price ( ! ) ; this series also included a handful of issues , ranging from jazz reissues with no u . s . equivalent to british material . there was a second green label series , with c - 8000 numbers , which appears to include material by certain artists , most prominent among which was dinah shore . this may also have carried a premium price . 12\nred label issues , of which there were very few , were numbered in the c - 25000 series . masterworks records had blue labels , appearing at first in c - 10000 ( 10\n) and c - 15000 ( 12\n) series , to which a c - 12000 and c - 2000 series , both in 12\n, were added . the reason for the various series is not clear , unless they related to u . s . masterworks series , as all the 10\nmasterworks sold for $ 1 . 00 and the 12\nfor $ 1 . 25 . albums also carried different numbers , with popular albums in an a - series and masterworks as d - and j - . not all u . s . albums or records had a canadian counterpart , however .\nin mid 1916 , probably shortly after berliner introduced his canadian - content ( nominally ! ) 216000 series , columbia introduced an r - 4000 series . unlike berliner records , the columbias used american and english masters , although many if not all were made especially for canadian issue . the scope of material was not as wide as berliner ' s , either ; it consisted of much english material , mostly standard , the usual national songs , and a very few popular numbers . furthermore , while berliner issued close to 500 records between 1916 and 1924 , columbia issued less than 60 in virtually the same period , and judging from their relative availability today , the berliner hmv ' s far outsold the columbia counterparts . in the meantime , the patriotic series was apparently dropped in 1917 or 1918 , with the last issues bearing a simpler blue - on - white version of the label .\nso much great information here , just made collecting that much more fun ! i have a copy of as - 9134 orange label / black ring , abc records inc , lw but no van gelder stamp . this is also how discogs identifies the first pressing , but isn\u2019t it mastered by rvg ? there is also an accompanying sheet with information in japanese , but nothing indicates elsewhere that it was pressed there . was it intended for export ?\nunlike those penny black postage stamp anomalies worth a fortune , errors in record manufacturing processes \u2013 or failures in quality control checks \u2013 generally lead to price markdowns , and big smile from the astute collector . they happen frequently , as aaron has noted . songs in the wrong order , miss - spellings , miss - aligned print , labels from wrong record , got a few records for a song marked down due to wrong label . can i hear the label ?\nsecond \u2013 however , it is interesting to note that although the design remained constant , the label designation did not . therefore , a first am - par pressing of , say , a - 21 , would state , at the bottom on the white stripe on the back , \u201ca product of am - par corp . \u201d however , my later 1968 black and red label stereo reissue has the same jacket design , but states \u201ca product of abc - paramount records . \u201d\nalso to this point re : \u201ca love supreme\u201d there is apparently an issue with a hum throughout the stereo mix ( my bad since i must\u2019ve glossed over that comment on the ebay description , a rookie mistake ! ) . not sure if this is just confined to later pressings \u2013 mine is an abc records ( no \u201cr\u201d ) pressing . any insights are greatly appreciated ! also i haven\u2019t taken delivery yet so am hoping this dreaded hum won\u2019t overwhelm the music but who knows\u2026\nanother event involving canada , although this time less directly , occurred also in 1925 . the compo company had set up a u . s . subsidiary around 1922 to sell records to the large french - canadian population in new england , using montreal - recorded masters issued under the\napex\nname rather than the starr label on which they appeared in canada . in 1925 , columbia in the u . s . bought out compo ' s new england operations and used compo masters on their 34000 - f french - canadian series , this being one of the few times that a non - columbia master was used on columbia records and lending credence to the assumption that columbia ' s canadian operations did not have recording capability . sometime later , probably in 1928 , the masters changed to an 110000 series ; it is not clear if these are columbia - recorded masters ( and if so where the recording was done ) or control numbers to disguise the use of compo material .\nbesides the pressing history which has been expounded on , one factor in the \u201cdeterioration\u201d of impulse ! audio quality after 1973 was a change in lacquer mastering protocols . that year , abc records set up their own mastering department , with sound quality hit - and - miss ( you think the sound of impulse lp\u2019s is bad ? listen to some of the \u201cgoldies 45\u201d reissues of different labels from 1973 - 74 which make even the worst impulse jobs sound almost worthy of van gelder - style quality by comparison ) .\nthe changeover in north america was marked by two things : the introduction of a unique label , primarily in various metallic colours ( bronze for popular records ) and decorated by tricolour banners ( and hence known as the\nflag\nlabel ) ; and the change of record numbers from an a - prefix to a d - suffix . the r - 4000 series was replaced by a 16000 - d series , still primarily ( if not entirely ) from english sources and still using a minimum of popular material . released only in canada , the 16000 - d series , appears to have included some canadian material , at least toward the end of its life in 1932 . they appear to be primarily , if not entirely , recordings made at a yet undetermined site for issue originally on the 34000 - f french series , comprising various country dance records ; artists include ben hokea , and several french - canadian performers of traditional qu\u00e9b\u00e9cois material . the highest number seen so far in this series is 16129 - d released early in 1933 .\nin 1958 , columbia introduced a new\nmodern\nlabel in both u . s . and canada . the canadian version is silver on wine - red . the label was in use for a very short time in the u . s . , as 78s were dropped there in july 1958 ; however , columbia continued issuing 78s until at least august 1959 , although it is likely that not all items appeared on 78 , with country records apparently being the last thus issued . this concludes the segment on columbia .\nfrom a 1970 billboard article on abc / dunhill\u2019s 15th anniversary , i was able to get the skinny on which plants handled the label at the time . columbia and monarch were the obvious ones ; others were : \u2013 clarion record mfg . co . , philadelphia ( apparently used the same label copy type as diskmakers ) \u2013 sun plastics co . and dynamic lp stereo record pressing co . , inc . , east newark , nj \u2013 plastic products co . , inc . , memphis , tn \u2013 specialty records corp . , olyphant , pa\nin may 1925 , the first electrical recordings were introduced , and shortly thereafter the\nflag\nlabel was replaced by a gold - on - black label based closely on the english columbia label introduced earlier . the label did not mention electrical recording , however , until about a year later , in spite of the fact that victor ' s canadian operation ( now no longer berliner ) had\njumped the gun\nby announcing the\nv . e .\n( electrical ) process as soon as the first records appeared . during the use of the black label , columbia apparently reverted to the use of u . s . manufactured labels ( or exact duplicates ) with no mention of canada at all .\naround as - 9164 ( archie shepp , magic of ju ju ) the orange / blank ring label is replaced by a new design \u2013 the second label design for impulse , now black label with thin red outer ring , with large logo box , footer reads a product of abc records , inc . new york , n . y . 10019 . made in usa . there are a few exceptions in the catalogue sequence where black / red ring pops up in the middle of the final run of orange / black ring titles , a not unusual event illustrating number allocation and printing out of sync . there are no immediate audio - issues with the change of label design : purely a design change , with business as usual in the pressing plants .\nother than this oddity , the first items appearing in the canadian columbia catalogue not in either of the parent catalogues were a direct result of canada entering world war i long before the u . s . this was the\npatriotic\nseries , bearing an ornamental red / white / blue label and numbers in a\np\nseries . the material , of course , was all war songs , varying from marches to more plebeian fare , and all that i have seen were recorded either in london or new york . the english sides may well have appeared also on u . k . columbia , while the american sides seldom if ever appeared in their home country . some thirty odd records appeared in this series , which inspired berliner to deck some of his patriotic material in a similar label .\nup to the very end of 1972 , abc / dunhill had an array of pressing plants they used ; from early 1973 onwards , virtually all lp\u2019s and 45\u2019s issued by the labels were pressed exclusively by columbia at their pitman , nj , terre haute , in and santa maria , ca plants . a few of the others i could glean : \u2013 discmakers , philadelphia , pa \u2013 plastic products , memphis , tn \u2013 specialty records corp . , olyphant , pa in addition , from 1969 - 71 , there was an east coast plant i currently know not of , which used label copy typeset by progressive label co . of brooklyn , ny . as one can guess , pressing quality was hit - and - miss up to the point where abc / dunhill decided to go with columbia exclusively . most of their lp\u2019s and 45\u2019s from 1970 to mid - \u201973 were mastered at the mastering lab in hollywood , with one exception being giorgio\u2019s \u201cson of my father\u201d cut at annex studios . then from 1973 to the end , abc did the majority of their mastering in - house .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 strict / / en\nurltoken\nstereo , 1968 , black label . it is not certain that mono copies exist as they may have been phased out at this time\njune 1958 , maroon label . notice how extremely narrow is the groove section of the wax ; it is almost half the width of a regular 45 of the same song length .\n1966 . yellow & black label , most copies were re - called and destroyed , remaining copies have a defect .\ncopyright \u00a9 1999 - 2018 capitol6000 & hemmingsen publishing piers a . hemmingsen & serge pelletier . all rights reserved .\nwe are updating our terms of service , privacy policy , and cookie and internet advertising policy effective may 25 , 2018 ! you can preview the new version and see details about the updates here .\nhello ! we have selected english as your language preference . if you would like to browse in a different language , please choose a language using the dropdown . deutsch english espa\u00f1ol fran\u00e7ais italiano \u65e5\u672c\u8a9e\nloren becker , the brigadiers quartet , enoch light orchestra * /\nknuckles o ' toole\nhis honk piano & orch . *\nloren becker , the brigadiers quartet , enoch light orchestra * /\nknuckles o ' toole\nhis honk piano & orch . * -\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 transitional / / en\nalouette , pretty alouette ( i will get you yet ) r . s . v . p .\nwho ' s our pet , annette ! a . b . c . love\nprobably more info than anybody wanted , but i couldn ' t resist . . .\ni have several of these myself . they are fine . the sound and vinyl quality is equivalent to impulses of similar vintage pressed stateside .\nit ' s quite possible they ' re the same company . up to 30 or 40 years ago most us firms had maufacturing facilities in canada to make their product for the canadian market . those were the days of high tariffs and duties . now companies make their products wherever it is cheapest to do so and send them more or less freely across the border .\nhmmm , that was exactly the opinion i have heard from others and the reason why i had left the record where it was .\nmy wife ' s uncle lives in windsor , on , and used to be a canadian customs officer on the ambassador bridge between detroit and windsor . he was a real zealot , and would have searched his mom .\nmy wife told me tales of how residents of sw ontario would go over to detroit to shop and then sneak all sorts of stuff back . the women would take canadian clothes labels and sew them onto u . s . items before returning ! but uncle clare could spot u . s . clothes a mile off . no need for sniffer dogs in them thar days .\nboth cleaned with art du son and both carrying the van gelder in the trailout .\nthey sound wonderful , no background noise at all . they sound exactly as my us originals on impulse .\nart du son is great . just about to clean a couple of lps with that stuff .\nit ' s not got the best shelf life . my working solution develops white streaks or gloop . this occurs despite keeping it in the dark . none the less it works well enough and can also be safely used on shellac\nthe secret i find is just to mix up a small bottle and to keep the concentrate at the back of the fridge .\nmy current routine , zerostat gun on the record and pro - ject brush on it . art du son on it , and 3 loads of the zerostat to let it get as deep as possible . mofi brush the liquid in , in both directions . let it soak for 5 minutes , okki nokki vacuum for 3 turns . zerostat again . does miracles .\nsounds promising . there are doubts about it , but bernie grundman has one . good enough for me .\ni ' ve been using the osage regiment for a few years . have not heard of art du son . . . any one tried both for comparison ' s sake ?\nsign up for a new account in our community . it ' s easy !\nbrt will cost $ 500m to build . but how much to . . .\nhayley mills was a teen movie star in the summer of 1961 when she played twin girls who determine to reunite their divorced parents in the parent trap . the mills characters also sang in the movie and she had a hit record with let ? s get together written for its soundtrack . ( special to qmi agency )\nthe most effervescent 88 seconds of vinyl ever pressed in my london arrived in the summer of 1961 .\njust above it is the mills and mills credit . the double naming of the young british star plays along with her dual role as twins in the hit disney movie , the parent trap .\nnothing against annette or tommy \u2014 but the betting here is the mills and mills version , all 88 seconds of it , is the immortal one .\nby coincidence , the canadian playboys were playing the old oasis club , 434 richmond st . , at the same time in august that the mills movie was jamming the old capitol theatre on dundas st . information on the canadian playboys would be welcome here .\nfree press entertainment columnist bill webster said w . k . ( bill ) trudell , the capitol\u2019s manager , had to stop selling tickets 30 minutes after the movie started .\n\u201cmiss mills is surely the finest young actress on the screen today , \u201d webster wrote of the aug . 10 , 1961 opening here .\nhe doesn\u2019t seem to have noticed mills as a singer or commented on the 45 . it may be that the mills hit came out later in august . still , its success made mills what we\u2019d call a multi - platform star with a hit movie and a record in the same summer .\non a sadder note , singing by maureen o\u2019hara , playing the twins\u2019 mother , suffered on the capitol\u2019s screen because \u201cthe synchronization of her song with the picture is not entirely perfect . \u201d\nwe encourage all readers to share their views on our articles and blog posts . we are committed to maintaining a lively but civil forum for discussion , so we ask you to avoid personal attacks , and please keep your comments relevant and respectful . if you encounter a comment that is abusive , click the\nx\nin the upper right corner of the comment box to report spam or abuse . we are using facebook commenting .\nour new search experience requires javascript to be enabled . please enable javascript on your browser , then try again .\njackie gleason < > more songs i sing < > lp vinyl ~ canada . pressing ~ spart on abc490 , mono\nschoenberg . sch erchen - chamber symph . op 9 . berg concertino piano violin & winds\nsoul / r & b . olymp ics . shimmy like kate / workin ' hard . canadian orig\nd . j . copy\n7\n. vg\npaul anka . hello young lovers / i love you the same old way . canadian orig 7\n. ex\ncopyright \u00a9 1995 - 2018 ebay inc . all rights reserved . user agreement , privacy , cookies and adchoice\namounts shown in italicised text are for items listed in currency other than euros and are approximate conversions to euros based upon bloomberg ' s conversion rates . for more recent exchange rates , please use the universal currency converter\nthis page was last updated : 09 - jul 18 : 54 . number of bids and bid amounts may be slightly out of date . see each listing for international postage options and costs .\nshortly thereafter , in late 1916 , canadian columbias became slightly more recognizable . the labels still bore no mention that a canadian operation existed , other than the slight rewording of price and license information , but the typography of the credits began differing noticeably from the u . s . issues , apparently indicating that canadian - manufactured labels were in use . this produced at least one interesting situation : the canadian issue of the dance version of\nwhispering\nwas issued with titles ( not labels ) reversed , which must have confused the north - of - the - border buyer somewhat !\nthe entire columbia operation in north america was , however , falling on hard times by the early 1920s , as economic slowdown and the coming of radio combined to seriously affect the record market . columbia issues grew less in number and major artists moved to other labels . finally , in late 1923 , a rescue operation was called for .\nin the fall of 1923 , the columbia graphophone company went into receivership , having previously sold its english subsidiary . the english operation , in turn , helped to provide the financing to reorganize the successor columbia phonograph company . in 1924 , the canadian operation was sold to canadian owners , although there was no change in the basic operation of the relationship to american and english firms . the english operation had , in fact , salvaged their american counterpart primarily to retain rights which were being negotiated with the western electric company to a new electrical recording process .\nas previously mentioned , the operations of columbia in canada came to a complete halt in 1934 , after the record division of the bankrupt grigsby - grunow firm in the u . s . was acquired by the american record corporation , whose material was being issued in canada by the compo company . compo , in fact , is said to have been interested in themselves acquiring the defunct columbia operation - an event which would certainly have changed the canadian recording industry - but did not have the money , even though the entire operation finally sold for $ 70 , 000 , including not only the catalogue , masters and trade names of columbia but one of the best available recording and pressing facilities .\nwhile every effort has been made to follow citation style rules , there may be some discrepancies . please refer to the appropriate style manual or other sources if you have any questions .\nindigenous ( aboriginal ) peoples are the original inhabitants of the land that is now canada .\nadventures in collecting\nmodern jazz\n: the classical music of america from the fifties and sixties , on original vinyl , on a budget , from england . and writing about it , since 2011 .\n1971 - 73 address replaced by year of copyright , and adds registered trademark symbol r bottom left and right of the | impulse ! | abc | logo box .\nthroughout the life of impulse ! , many titles went through several pressings . the combination of the label and catalogue number can help determine whether a particular copy of a record is a prized first pressing or a later second or subsequent pressing . many second or later pressings still carry the rvg stamp indicating a van gelder master source , making them still attractive to the audiophile collector . after 1973 reissues were re - mastered copies without rvg and are considered inferior ."]}
{"id": 53969, "summary": [{"text": "chukotavia ( russian : \u0447\u0443\u043a\u043e\u0442\u0430\u0432\u0438\u0430 , \u010dukotavia , short for \u0447\u0443\u043a\u043e\u0442\u0441\u043a\u0438\u0435 \u0430\u0432\u0438\u0430\u043b\u0438\u043d\u0438\u0438 , \u010dukotskije avialinii ; english : chukotka airlines ) is an airline based in anadyr , chukotka autonomous okrug , russia .", "topic": 29}, {"text": "it operates passenger , cargo , and utility services .", "topic": 29}, {"text": "its main base is anadyr ugolny airport . ", "topic": 38}], "title": "chukotavia", "paragraphs": ["chukotavia is a russian charter and helicopter operator based at anadyr airport in russia ' s far eastern chukotka autonomous okrug .\nthe company\nchukotavia\nis based in the village of coal mines . there are also representative offices in moscow and magadan .\nhave chukotavia airlines flights from lavrentiya ru to nome alaska usa . ? it is requisite rusian visa for in to the russian territory ?\nin addition , the airline\nchukotavia\nalso carries out fulfillment and freight , for this will involve both airplanes and helicopters that are owned carrier .\nchukotavia pos . ugolnye mines 3 str port 6 chulsotka , russian federation 6895003 tel : 7 42 732 27777 \u2022 fax : 7 42 732 27531 email : ur . aktokuhc @ aivahc\nairline\nchukotavia\nis a regional passenger carriers operating on the territory of the chukotka autonomous okrug . the airline began operations in the early 1995 years and today it is developing quite acceptable rate .\nanadyr - based chukotavia , russia\u2019s first operator of 14 - and 19 - seat dhc - 6 twin otter series 400 turboprops ( produced by viking air ) , has put its third and fourth aircraft into operation .\ni used the steps , above , to look up flights to anadyr , the destination in the reader\u2019s original query . i found several airlines that supposedly go there : yakutia airlines , chukotavia airlines and s7 airlines .\nphotographer : tim martin notes : 2012 photo at victoria bc - just about to clear customs is this viking twin otter 400 ( msn 861 ) and the second ship for chukotavia of russia with ra - 67282 under tape .\nchukotka propusk - anadyr message board - tripadvisor urltoken chukotavia operates anadyr - lavrentia - uelen route , but the flights are quite rare . in addition , due to weather conditions you can literally get stuck there for weeks . . .\napparently , the only way chukotavia\u2019s flight time can increase is building more strips across chukotka . in 2015 one more dhc - 6 - capable strip became operational in chuvanskoye settlement , about 465 km straight from anadyr\u2019s airport , ugolny .\n\u201cit is likely , that in the fall of 2016 we\u2019ll make the decision on expanding the fleet , based on the results of the operation of all four dhc - 6s , \u201d chukotavia\u2019s general director tomas trojanovski told russian aviation insider .\nrecently , the airline flew\nchukotavia .\ni flew from keperveema anadyr . i liked the service . i flew on an airplane an - 26b - 100 . the airplane is clean and tidy . before boarding the plane , the stewardess told us about the seatbelts on a plane in two languages , and gave lollipops with the emblem of the airline . later came the pilot and also said information in two languages . despite the load , flight was on time . really liked vviakompaniya\nchukotavia .\nairline\nchukotavia\noperated three aircraft types , in particular aircraft classes an and an - 24 - 26 , as well as mi - 8 . the route network carrier covers the city of the russian federation as the anadyr , markovo , bering bay , etc .\nchukotavia is still operating flights to two destinations within chukotka using antonov an - 24 / 26 aircraft . even if the number of dhc - 6s grows , the larger aircraft , such as the 42 - seat an - 24s or 17 - 22 seat mil mi - 8 helicopters will not be grounded .\nyour company is engaged in cargo transportation , and it is written on the site and in the rules chukotavia . but why are we , the people of bilibino district , we can not use this service ? for example , it is impossible to arrange the goods . even a small , up to 10 kg , the airport keperveem .\nfollowing an accident that occurred at anadyr on 05 - feb - 2014 ( see blog entry for 06 - feb - 2014 ) ra - 67282 has been undergoing repairs in a joint project between viking air and zimex aviation , on behalf of chukotavia air company . the aircraft was test flown from anadyr on 20 - nov - 2014 and is expected to be returned to service shortly .\nthe flight from the airline\nchukotavia\nwent perfectly . on board it was clean . comfortable chairs , soft and very comfortable to sit . flight attendants were given blankets , meals , drinks and newspapers . meals are fresh , delicious , b on the choice of three hot dishes . the flight was normal and calm . i liked everything . takeoff and landing were also quiet . flew without delay . grateful for such a calm airline flight .\nchukotavia air is based in anadyr , but i couldn\u2019t find either a schedule or website . looking at a map of asia , i guessed that tokyo would be the biggest international city to start from . one of the tokyo area airports\u2019 websites had a tab for \u201cfar east service\u201d that gave traffic news , and it mentioned that yakutia air would be starting summer service between anchorage and petropavlovsk and that s7 air had winter service from tokyo to khabarovsk , as did vladivostok air .\nair astana , airbridgecargo , ak bars aero , alrosa , angara airlines , aerolimousine , aeroflot \u2013 russian airlines , air samara , barkol airlines , chukotavia , donavia , flight inspections & systems , gazpromavia , i fly , izhevsk airlines , iraero regional airlines , jet air group , lukoil avia , meridian airlines , moskovia airlines , nordavia , nordstar airlines , nordwind , orenair , panh helicopters , polet , red wings airlines , rossia , rusjet , rusline , s7 airlines , saravia , severstal airlines , scat airlines , special crew planning department rossiya , transaero , tulpar air , ukraine international airlines , ural airlines , utair , vim avia , volga - dnepr , vologodsk air company , weltall avia , yakutia , yamal , yanair .\ntoday i flew from uhma ( ugolny ) to uhpp ( yelizovo ) with the samdim an - 148 . route was 912 miles , i used 73 % of the fuel , a little bit too much for my liking , if i fly this again it will be with an aircraft with longer legs . anyway , onto the pics , both airports are freeware sceneries found on avsim . su . anadyr is the easternmost city in russia . the developer of yelizovo refers to it as the lost world . at the ramp with a chukotavia an - 26 at the gate another chukotavia an - 26 to my left it is a chilly - 14c outside ! the snowplows left piles of snow at the edges of the taxiway a tu - 95 from the russian air force ( static scenery at the airport ) an old il - 18 that may never fly again ( also static scenery ) lining up for take off and i am off for my 912 mile journey a partially visible moon on the horizon the only ai aircraft in the sky that i saw , an eva air cargo flying taiwan taoyuan int ' l to anchorage intl leaving the bering sea behind and entering the kamchatka peninsula and about 200 miles to go approaching one of the many volcanoes on the kamchatka peninsula starting my descent from fl310 to fl220 turning to finals with the koryaksky volcano in the background , last eruption 12 / 29 / 2008 flaps down , gear down , get ready for landing short finals slowing down with koryaksky volcano in the background turning off of the active some russian air force fighters heading towards the terminal some yak - 40s that belong to petropavlovsk - kamchatsky air enterprise the main terminal of yelizovo with an old aircraft on display outside of the airport some let l410s and an - 26 ' s that petropavlovsk - kamchatsky air enterprise ready to allow the pax out into the frigid - 11c temps not sure what this is , maybe a monument or park at the airport ?\nto access our news database including exclusive stories reported first by ch - aviation you need to upgrade to ch - aviation . with a ch - aviation subscription you benefit from a wide range of data and information such as :\nto access the directory of airline passenger services systems and their customers you need to purchase ch - aviation + ch - aviation pss .\ncapa profiles help you identify new business opportunities and make better business decisions , by providing accurate and up - to - date data on airports , airlines , suppliers , investors , mros , lessors and countries around the world . each profile offers comprehensive news and analysis , as well as the ability to drill down into data on schedules , capacity share , fleet , traffic , financial results and more .\nour full profiles are only available to capa members . capa membership provides exclusive access to the information you need to monitor the competitive landscape and guide your organisation towards success .\nit\u2019s ideal for industry analysts , managers and executives who need a snapshot of the latest news , analysis and data from our global team , with the ability to export or email pdf reports in one click .\ncapa membership also gives you access to a customised selection of more than 400 global news briefs every weekday , as well as a comprehensive data centre , analysis reports and research publications . you can also choose from our range of premium add - ons , including mro matrix , route maps , fleet data and more .\nyou seem to have javascript disabled in your browser . the majority of this website will not function as intended without javascript enabled .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 / / en\nurltoken\ncountry : russia regional airlines in chukotka head office : 6 , portovaya st . , ugolniye kopi - 3 village , anadyr district , chukotka autonomous region , 689503 , russia phone number : + 7 42732 277 77 fax number : + 7 42732 27 531 e - mail : chavia @ urltoken web - site : urltoken year established : 1995 main bases and hubs : anadyr ugolniy , magadan sokol , pevek fleet : dhc - 6 twin otter , antonov an - 24 , antonov an - 26 , mil mi - 8\ncopyright \u00a9 2008 - 2012 www . airlines - inform . com . all rights reserved .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml + rdfa 1 . 0 / / en\nurltoken\nair travel 1996 became the union of all airlines available in the region . the base airport became anadyr ( coal ) .\nduring the reorganization of the set from the enterprise gradually separated branches , airports omolon , pevek , cross bay , cape schmidt , keperveem , providence , bering , lavrenov .\nin 2014 - 2015 years . the company acquired the lease of four canadian airplane model dhc - 6 .\non the territory of the base is the airport hangar for repair works of high complexity .\nthe helicopter fleet of the enterprise has eight machines of mi - 8 in caretaker status . in fact , these helicopters serve as a warehouse of spare parts and can not be used for the flights .\nthe mailing address of airline street . port n . coal mines - 3 , d . 6 , anadyr district , chukotka , russia , 689503 ;\ndomestic flights : bering gulf of anadyr , lawrence gulf , gulf of cross , magadan , keperveem , cape schmidt , markovo , pevek , omolon , north even , bay locations , chaybuha , whalen , egvekinot .\nthe airline ' s fleet are aircraft antonov an - 24 , dhc - 6 twin otter antonov an - 26 .\nvery easy to use the company ' s website . from planting to direct all ticket chewed on trifles including even how to behave in emergency situations . and airplanes and helicopters that were on the take - off site is completely new or recently renovated , but still have their own individual style of flight , which is not yet able to repeat any pilot with whom i flew .\npleased that in their landing site is not only a lot of planes . but there is a helicopter , the photos that i have done , a whole bunch ! impressions are now really last long !\ni came in to land punctually in the ticket , however , have not only not allowed to board . but they sent to hell by making a note of the fact that i was on the registration strictly on time . it hits me , but a company spokesman says it ' s all my fault , and i should have come earlier registration , but for me , no one warned , and i ' m sorry i guess she can not .\npassenger as it turns out they only have to go through the procedure of checking in at the airport workers hands . but to suffer a certain face - control which in their understanding is called the protection of aviation safety , perhaps they are in appearance are trying to determine whether you are a potential terrorist and whether to let you all on board .\nas i was able to judge by the state of the aircraft , it is far from new , however , for a very flight i have never heard any outside noise . of course , in the cabin there are no screens and a scoreboard on which you can view the flight path , but the internal state leaves a pleasant impression everywhere clean and tidy . and although before that i did not have to use the services of this airline , i once had a positive attitude . the flight attendants are well done , all with maximum stress - resistance , which is nowadays a rarity . next to me was an extraordinarily impudent girl who literally filled up with their various demands , however , none showed displeasure . molodchagi ! more like these people !\nhaving read the comments , frankly , i was afraid to fly , however , everything was not so bad . food quality even for economy class . the behavior of the staff is normal , of course we can not say that they are also schooled in expensive airlines , but it is very evident that they are making every effort in order not to lose face . such behavior is at least commands respect !\nthe site has a system error correction . find a mistake , highlight it and press ctrl + enter\n\u00a9 avia . pro 2018 | copy the information in the network only with a direct hyperlink to http : / / avia . pro . two spruce st boston , ma , usa\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nthe app permits full offline reading , tracking of already read articles , ad free .\n. . . it ' s about greed and extortion to feed it . it doesn ' t have anything to do with\ncrime\nas we know it . it has to do with coming up on the radar of someone or something that can benefit by your bad luck . this is why most privately owned automobiles have dash - mounted video cameras recording one ' s every moment behind the wheel , to prevent being extorted by the so - called\npolice .\nnobody got hurt and there was no intent on banging up the plane , muchs less any type of criminal intent . how on earth do they figure they can bring the man up con charges ! ? if he sucks so bad at flying , there ' s always the possibility to send him bak to the sim . and if he mistootk the vodka bottle for the tiller you can scratch his license but criminal charges ? come on ! !\nthat ' s a typical\nstation 60\ncompany i used to work for used to have , on average , at least one per year with all the off strip stuff they used to do . wasn ` t a huge deal . . . we ` d go pull it out of the snow bank , slap a temp nose gear on it then ferry it home and repair the structural damage . i think the high cost of this one is all the fancy new avionics in the nose on the - 400 . odd seeing this happen on an actual runway though . our pilots used to land crosswise on the runways if the crosswind was high and i have seen borek ' s twins take off almost vertically on the runway in iqaluit when the winds were up around 100km / h : )\ni fully agree with foxmike . as the wind direction was almost crosswise to that of the rwy , a gusty x - wind component of 24 kts is a challenging situation .\ni don ' t think i would say that the nose gear\ncollapsed\n. that implies that it ' s retractable . the nose gear failed . or broke . collapsed ? no .\nyou seriously think that landing with gusts of 12 m / s ( almost 24 knots ) under freezing temperature in a possibly contaminated runway is not a challenging situation ? i don ' t know anything about the operation of the twin otter , but that seems a tricky scenario in any aircraft type to me .\ni think it should be a viking air dhc - 6 - 400 since the - 400 was developed under viking air . another nitpick is that it really should be de havilland canada .\nexactly right , i ' ve done it , land x ways in 150 ' @ panc in a - 200 . in severe xcross winds it takes lots of coordination between the ca on the tiller , rudders & yoke & the f / o on the power . but thats in 30 - 50 knot winds . these winds are mostly light & variable .\nthe 1st twin otter 400s accident . fwd avionics shelves are almost gone . that ' s got to be an expensive repaire\nyou ' re landing an accomplished stol aircraft on a runway of well over 11 , 000 feet . perhaps there is heavier traffic inbound behind you . what do you do differently to try expedite clearing the runway ? i wonder if a possible cause of this incident lies in the answer to this scenario .\ncross wind . . . really ? that ' s not much wind for a twotter ! yes , i see the snow & possible slippery runway , but . . . - failure of nose component ; or land on it first ? - incorrect use / timing of inputs of nose steering via tiller ? - perhaps muscle memory ; seen some of the russian made planes with a handle to pull for brakes . perhaps they were meaning to add brakes , but forgot it was the tiller ? that plane could land & stop going across that runway !\nthat has to be a mistake , they do not server that location . maybe it was a ferry flight of a new dhc - 6 - 400 ? maybe they meant pevek ?\nyour ip address 35 . 238 . 116 . 154 is being tracked . we reserve the right to remove any comment for any reason . profanities , personal attacks ( against any physical or legal person ) , discussions about site policies , false statements or similiar as well as copyrighted materials from third parties will not be tolerated , those messages will summarily be deleted . links and mail addresses are not permitted and will not appear in the display , posts trying to circumvent the restriction of links / mail addresses will be removed . we ask for your valid e - 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6 - 400 by viking at sidney , bc , canada .\nto viking air limited , sidney , bc with c / r c - gfvt { 2 } ( dhc - 6 series 400 , 860 ) .\nphotographer : terry fletcher notes : 2012 photo at victoria bc - latest new viking twin otter 400 ( msn 860 ) and the first for a russian customer , taxiing from customs on the lh engine only . it has regn ra - 67281 under the yellow tape .\nthis airframe dossier is based on unreviewed imported data . if you can verify the documented history or add to it with additional text and / or photos please feel free to do so by using the upload tool and the history editor .\ndata for airframe dossiers come from various sources . the following were used to compile this dossier . . .\ncopyright 1993 - 2018 urltoken the aerial visuals pages are best viewed with a screen at least 800 pixels wide . in case you are wondering aerial visuals is a huge fan google chrome . if you do not have chrome installed why not ? aerial visuals requires cookies and javascript to function correctly . please ensure these features are enabled in your browser . aerial visuals is\nto viking air limited , sidney , bc with c / r c - gnva { 2 } ( dhc - 6 series 400 , 861 ) .\ncrashed . the damage to the airframe was substantial . the domestic scheduled passenger flight departed egvekinot - zaliv kresta airfield ( uhme ) , russia and was destined for anadyr airport ( dyr / uhma ) , russia . the accident occurred at anadyr airport ( dyr ) ( russia ) while landing . the dhc - 6 - 400 suffered a nosegear collapse following a runway excursion accident . the airplane was landing at anadyr , russia and was caught by a wind gust , according to media reports . winds were about 7 m / sec ( 14 knots ) gusting to about 12 m / sec ( 23 knots ) at the time of the accident . . .\nin the last 30 days one of the carrier\u2019s twin otters has flown 52 hors . \u201cchukotka is no moscow , and no central region either , you can\u2019t just set a benchmark of increasing flight hours and achieve it . there is a schedule , and you shouldn\u2019t go out of its limits , otherwise you\u2019ll have no passengers . so you can\u2019t really open a new line , get a dedicated aircraft and make money off it . we fly to all settlements in chukotka autonomous region , and there\u2019s no more destination to conquer , \u201d trojanovski said .\naccording to trojanovsky , although the operational expenses of the canadian aircraft surged proportionately to the devaluation of the ruble , the airline is still interested in growing its fleet .\n\u201cno [ flying ] weather for a week isn\u2019t unusual for chukotka , and in that case an - 24 / 26 takes in one flight all of the passengers the dhc - 6 would carry in five days , \u201d trojanovski explains . \u201csame goes to mi - 8 : if a location has accumulated a batch of passengers due to adverse weather , they can be carried by two dhc - 6s or by one mi - 8\u201d .\none of the airline\u2019s dhc - 6s can be fitted with floats , but trojanovski says there\u2019s no intention to operate the aircraft off water . and so far there isn\u2019t a single certified flight instructor with the needed rating .\ntwo more twin otters are operated commercially in russia by aurora airline ( subsidiary of aeroflot ) .\npowered by air transport observer , russia & cis\u2019 premier information provider on commercial aviation with a 20 - year legacy , russian aviation insider provides you with timely and reliable business news , insights and analysis on commercial aviation all around cis .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 strict / / en\nurltoken\nthe content of this article is only available to registered users of this site . please login or register to view this article in full . registration is free and entitles you to view our entire historic archive for free ; receive email updates of news matching your search terms and to buy articles on demand .\nregistration is free and entitles you to view our entire historic archive for free ; receive email updates of news matching your search terms and to buy articles on demand . articles cost between $ 15 and $ 25 each .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 strict / / en\nurltoken\nyou are at the archive site of ato events . for the actual ato events web site please click here .\nnow in its 9th year , aircraft maintenance russia & cis has gained global recognition as the only event of its kind and scale in the ex - 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built medium range and long - haul aircraft as well as regional jets and turboprops have posed a serious challenge for operators and their maintenance staff . what can international mro industry offer to local carriers for restructuring services and cost saving ? how should component supply chain be optimized to meet russian carriers\u2019 demands and customs regulations ? is there a space for international mro partnerships on the local market ? these and many other issues will be the business of the day at plenary sessions , workshops and panel discussions .\nspeakers at aircraft maintenance russia & cis are acknowledged international and russian industry experts . conference attendees have repeatedly pointed out the value of sharing best practices with experienced market practitioners who will enhance the conference program .\nwith over 800 high level attendees , the conference program has been designed to attract a wide range of audiences including market players with professional interests and expertise in the russian and cis air transport .\nthe conference success is based largely on its key audience \u2014 technical and engineering directors of all russian and cis major and regional airlines who recognize aircraft maintenance russia & cis as a must - visit event .\naircraft maintenance russia & cis industry award is indeed unique for the russian and cis air transport .\nestablished jointly with air transport observer magazine in 2007 , this annual award recognizes excellence in aircraft maintenance , repair and overhaul sector in russia and cis .\nattached to the conference agenda , the award ceremony is a powerful tool to develop marketing communications both within the air transport community and with other businesses .\nin 2013 the award successfully found its winners \u2013 volga - dnepr technics and transaero airlines .\nrockwell collins , rosma , haitec aircraft maintenance , sna europe , jordan airmotive / joramco , permaswage , aviaprestige , uralhelicom , cee bee aviation products / aero stock , iberia maintenance , aar corp , aerosource inc . , logo - sky , miat mongolian airlines , aerostar s . a . romania , air france industries klm engineering & maintenance , egyptair maintenance & engineering , mytechnic , atitech , czech airlines technics , tap maintenance & engineering , avio - diepen , airline services components , aviaintercom , aem ltd , leki aviation , aar rus , aviall , a boeing company , taikoo ( xiamen ) aircraft engineering , fl technics / heico aerospace corporation , aj walter aviation , aviation service company\naviation equipment\n, chase aerospace , dublin aerospace , avtrade , sr technics / abu dhabi aircraft technologies , control towers international , ameco beijin , casco , interturbine \u2014 rusky , dunlop aircraft tyres , lufthansa technik , liebherr aerospace / oemservices / diehl aerospace / thales / zodiac aerospace , amikon , uzbekistan airways technics , utc aerospace systems , priority aero maintenance , wencor group , ifc technics , sabena technics , limco - piedmont , ga telesis , israel aerospace industries , fokker services , nayak aircraft service , xtra aerospace , aerotron limited , engineering the aviation maintenance holding , tulpar technic , turkish technic , eirtech aviation , turkish technic , aviahelp group , aps air parts services & supplies , tp aerospace , unical , stand , airmark components , revima apu , butzbach gmbh industrietore .\nthank you very much for having us . it is amazing that we are part of this event \u2014 mark powell , dixie aerospace .\ni think it is a great conference . for us it is important to be here . it is a big chance to meet russian customers and potential airline customers . \u2014 alvaro macarron , tp aerospace solutions .\nvery satisfied by this exhibition , we take part in it for several years already and our presence is increasing . more and more exhibitors and attendees . \u2014 didier granger , oems .\nthank you very much for this opportunity . we enjoyed being here very much . there is a lot of potential customers from airlines , as well as mro customers and it is a great opportunity for us . \u2014 marek peacher , b / e aerospace .\nas a global player , ajw is happy to extend presence in russia \u2013 the most desired marketplace . the key point here is that we can meet all our customers in one place . the event organization is always excellent from a to z . \u2014 nataly clifton , ajw aviation .\nfantastic . it is a good opportunity to take part in the conference and meet the russian market . \u2014 david bradley , iberia maintenance .\n- dhc - 6 - 400 c - guva viking air ltd . , sidney , bc\n- dhc - 6 - 400 c - gnva viking air ltd . , sidney , bc\nkampala aeroclub became the first ugandan operator to achieve re - certification following the mass withdrawal of operating authorities that occurred to all the country ' s carriers in mid - 2014 . kampala aeroclub operates dhc - 6 - 400 5x - upy .\nas part of the ongoing restructuring of malaysia airlines , regional subsidiary maswings will be re - launched in 2015 as a low cost carrier ( lcc ) . over time it is expected that the company will separate from malaysia airlines and be reincorporated independently . in addition to the current fleet of atr - 72 ' s and dhc - 6 - 400 ' s , maswings will also bring in boeing 737 - 800 equipment as part of the transition .\nc - ftwu returns to rocky mountain , c - guva becomes n . . .\ndhc - 6 - 300 msn 244 available for lease from gravita . . .\nc - gkpv transits the turks & caicos and the next de . . .\nc - ffnt arrives calgary , photos from utah , russia a . . .\nc - ffnt exits ikhana , hb - luc transits egypt to swit . . .\nc - fbhv returns to canada , c - fafi heads for paintin . . .\ncosta rican idents for 264 & 697 , 8q - tad becomes o . . .\nc - guva continues on to titusville & c - fasq leaves . . .\nc - fasq departs the n . w . t . and c - guva heads to next . . .\ntwo more for nature air , c - fugt arrives male , new . . .\nc - gyxf cancelled to 8q , c - gkbh to antarctica & a c . . .\nany and all editorial or photographic contributions are greatly appreciated . if you have any questions please don ' t hesitate to ask . you may contact me using the\ncontact the editor\nform in the right column - or - send an email to dhc6300\nat\nurltoken\nthe work and time taken to produce twinotterspotter is made possible by financial contributions from our readers . please consider making a paypal contribution via the link - payments can be made securely , and directly from your credit card .\ntwinotterspotter is not affiliated in any way with either viking aircraft , or bombardier .\n64north aviation imaging 2012 - 2016 . awesome inc . theme . powered by blogger .\nas promised , here ' s another one for 2011 ( and only three weeks in . . . wow ) . also as promised , here ' s part three of my alaskan adventure ; today ' s leg is sit - anc . starting the engines at sitka . such a beautiful town in the early morning . fishing fleets are already out there . . . and i already thought it was early . . . nice sunrise . in the whole time i was flying , the sun never got any higher above the horizon . downwind for runway 14 at anc finals just a couple hundred feet to go . enjoy !\nawesome shots . i ' m thoroughly enjoying your alaskan adventure more to come from me soon . . .\nok , here ' s proof i accepted the dare ( and in ifr conditions , no less ) : yikes ! wingtip almost hit the ground during this turn . what the tower saw seconds from touchdown and a surprising landing . no , i didn ' t cop out and go around . there ya go !\nafter arriving at bos ( see last thread for screens should you wish ) . . . i headed on over to the\ne\ngates to pick up lx53 to zrh . airbus a340 - 300 std 2140 actual : 2141 sta 1050 actual 1034 ( swiss efficiency for you ) hb - jmj no mistaking which airline this is . . . lifting off 04l during a quieter period at bos ( at least on my fs ) sunrise over the irish sea overhead mainland europe now , headed straight for zrh . went for a vectors to final approach this morning . german atc was kind , and after two small turns we were handed over the zurich approach and cleared straight in for the ils 14 on a long 25mi final . i do love it when atc plays nice and subsequently touched down very nicely on 14 at zrh 16 minutes ahead of schedule arrival , and 2 air bridges of course available here at zrh . thanks\ni can ' t believe how fast that other thread got into the 250 post range ! haven ' t had a whole lot of time lately , so just a single shot for today . . . . the dreamwings q - 400 climbing out of ewr :\nquoting ultimatedelta ( reply 2 ) : seconds from touchdown and a surprising landing . no , i didn ' t cop out and go around .\ni did a quick loop flight from kai - tak to kai - tak , about 25 minute flight , up to m2 . 0 and 59 , 200ft before descending back over\nthere was a tiny little island in the middle of the ocean with a tiny airport and nothing else on it , i guess they heard a huge sonic - boom as i crossed it , turning focuses the sonic - boom .\nafter descent , turning from 45 degree heading onto 88 degrees to intercept the igs . glide and vor loc captured - as you can see from the illuminated glide and vor loc buttons on the automatic flight control system panel ( the row of buttons ) . only used this to capture the igs , once in closer , discoupled the autopilot and auto - throttle and flew the plane manually .\nafter landing , with engines shutdown . captain ' s dv window is open :\nquoting miaspotter ( reply 249 ) : quoting gingersnap ( reply 248 ) : mia you ' ll need to fill me in on who this chappie is hmm . . . joe the ramper ? gunther ' s american cousin ( kinda like the stig ) lol .\namerican stig was the best , i laughed so hard at that episode . i need to clear off space from my dvr so i can start recording top gear again .\nquoting csturdiv ( reply 6 ) : american stig was the best , i laughed so hard at that episode . i need to clear off space from my dvr so i can start recording top gear again .\nquoting ultimatedelta ( thread starter ) : also as promised , here ' s part three of my alaskan adventure ; today ' s leg is sit - anc .\narghhhhhh i love that livery ! caused a bit of contro though , many san franciscans weren ' t ahppy with it . . .\nthe bay of chabahar , iran . love the contrast of the red winglet / blue sky .\nquoting aerdingus ( reply 8 ) : arghhhhhh i love that livery ! caused a bit of contro though , many san franciscans weren ' t ahppy with it . . .\ni can imagine . just to clarify actually to any san franciscans viewing this thread . my screenies weren ' t meant to have any malicious intent . i like the livery because of the range of colours , which really brings to life a generally plain ( yet classic ) livery .\nis that the impossible to fly se210 ? such a beautiful model , but that panel . . . . . jesus . . . would nearly wana be an se engineer to figure it out ! ! and damnit i would love that as a replacement for the sk birds to dub . . . some mo ' . . . . a nice little turn . . cloooooooooooooooouds along the gulf of oman . making landfall over oman . me p & ws tryin to suck up oman . [ edited 2011 - 01 - 26 13 : 26 : 38 ]\nquoting aerdingus ( reply 10 ) : is that the impossible to fly se210 ? such a beautiful model , but that panel . . . . . jesus . . . would nearly wana be an se engineer to figure it out ! !\nthe worst part was the autopilot i thought . i always have to respect the folk who flew those early birds . i can master a simulated fmc , on a star arrival down an ils for an autoland in thick fog . . . . but i couldn ' t for the life of me do anything remotely similar in these birds\nquoting gingersnap ( reply 9 ) : the scheduled sk 736 went tech so naturally a replacement was needed . . .\nquoting gingersnap ( reply 1 ) : awesome shots . i ' m thoroughly enjoying your alaskan adventure\nwell thanks ! it ' s been a fun series to fly , too .\ngetting some rest before the next flight . . . but what ' s this ? see below . . .\n) and couldn ' t be ready in time , so n797as , the totem pole plane , fills in .\nit ' s been a while since i flew something\nsmall\n. . . so today we take a pilatus\nsome great shots in the last thread well done guys . . . lets hope this one is as good . well i finally dragged myself away from my 757 and am in more familir surroundings . . my ei a320 going from dub - cph resting at the gate before departure cleared to the active just lifting off gear up nice overview of dublin city ahh look , the old lansdowne road stadium . . many a good night spent there i ' ll post the other end of the trip later . .\nquoting gingersnap ( reply 13 ) : the worst part was the autopilot i thought .\ni could not for the life of me keep that plane straight for one second , and it porpoised . . . . like a . . . eh . . . porpoise . i think there was a bug , & you could get a new panel but some panels only worked with some liveries blah . . . .\nquoting 330guy ( reply 17 ) : ahh look , the old lansdowne road stadium . . many a good night spent there\nquoting aerdingus ( reply 18 ) : is that the ifsd scenery ? i never knew lansdowne was there cool . . . . or the aviva now . . . . .\nnope just the default scenery in fsx . . . . forget aviva it will always be lansdowne in my heart haha\nthat has given me an idea . . . . . i ' ll be back in thirty minutes !\nkai tak + boeing 797 + a pilot that doesn ' t know how to fly the rwy13 approach = disaster . uh oh . . . . i ' m coming in way too fast ! not exactly a greased landing . . . but hey , look on the bright side , the plane was already scheduled for a heavy check the following day !\nmodel for it it enter the beta testing at aig and then went on to be released . got it flying in my sim and love the paint jobs some of them have .\ni flew last night , for about 2 minutes that is , until i ended up in a smoking crater after departure . as my other screenshot posts , i was flying another piece of russian metal , the an - 12 . after departure , i enabled the autopilot , had it set to what i thought was correct with the speed and climb rates , but ended up crashing ( once again that minor issue of not reading or understanding russian makes for some fun flying ) . i had a few screenshots , but am not going to post them . . . . none of the crash as i was too busy trying to fix whatever was going wrong . i am going to try again , or maybe switch to another antonov , the an - 24rv .\nquoting aerdingus ( reply 18 ) : i could not for the life of me keep that plane straight for one second , and it porpoised . . . . like a . . . eh . . . porpoise . i think there was a bug , & you could get a new panel but some panels only worked with some liveries blah . . . .\nlivery for her too . however , i also noticed that each airline has a different cockpit layout & setup .\nyou think you have the hang of it . . . and all of a sudden everything is moved about\ni know , saw me first red hot chili peppers gig there in 2002 , thought i was the bees knees . .\ni was trying to think of one airline / livery i ' ve never posted before . i believe i have never posted anything with the ac livery . so , here we are flying from cyyz to kord in the a345 . . . at the gate with my buddies taxiing out waiting my turn liftoff ! had to take off to the north , so we ' re doing a 180 . . . over the water at fl320 , . 82m coming down gear down , lined up for rwy 28 ok , it ' s snowing in chicago today . . . anyone see the runway ? whoa big fella . . . arrival at gate m11 , terminal 5\nwell it ' s come time to leave stockholm following my carvelle experience . next stop . . . . burgas ! on ramp climbing away from 01l fl330 more later .\nmmmmmm brakes for descent . lol i turned off auto / thr for this , forgot to put it back on , nearly stalled @ 134 kts\nwow , love the close - up of the # 2 engine and gear .\nalmost took a break today an flew an a319 . . . luckily common sense prevailed\nluckily jim was able to ferry down to juneau . . . just in time to rocket off back to ketchikan\nquoting ultimatedelta ( reply 29 ) : wow , love the close - up of the # 2 engine and gear .\nquoting gingersnap ( reply 30 ) : excellent angles . you sure know how to capture all the right curves\nquoting gingersnap ( reply 30 ) : burgas is a ghost town when i arrive .\nsssshh . . . we ' ll just blame it on the 747s . . . i landed a lil to the left . . .\n- 154 but couldn ' t . perhaps i wasn ' t looking hard enough .\nmarathonical lx session today . . . zrh - txl - zrh - vie . . . lx and ei 2 airlines i hold dear . sunset on our way . docking in gate a14 at tegel . and finally . . . vienna , weather conditions truly sucked ! visibility down to nothing , thick fog and a temp of - 6c . . . you gotta love winters . . . she will overnight in vienna next to her os cousins . miaspotter .\nquoting miaspotter ( reply 34 ) : and finally . . . vienna , weather conditions truly sucked ! visibility down to nothing , thick fog and a temp of - 6c . . . you gotta love winters . . .\nwell savour it my friend . come summer you ' ll be begging for something more challenging\nhere are the final stats of n314as / jim ' s adventure in alaska ( and i guess you can count n797as for graciously filling in , too ) : 2 , 576 nautical flight miles 9 hours and 6 minutes actual flight time 6 airports 7 days thanks to everybody for all the comments and compliments along the way ! and now here are the pics from the final leg : alaska 429 is ready to roll at ketchikan . the takeoff roll was a little longer than normal . . . i guess she wanted to stay in alaska a little longer ! buh - bye ! soaring off of 11 and headed southeast ketchikan tower bids farewell to jim climbing out to 15 , 000 feet looking pretty in that ever - so - lovely evening light different perspective , same view shortly before the descent into sea and this is how we ' re welcomed back to the lower 48 . . . how nice . . . enjoy ! it ' s been a lot of fun !\nback in the cockpit of one of my absolute favorites . . . the ifly 737ng . today we ' re taking a - 800 from kiah - kden . at the gate - hey wn , nice rope - start guppy ! taxiing away , looking at some company airplanes and away we go on our way to fl280 you are now free to move about the guppy lined up for 35l at den eureka ! parked with the fellas\ngreat trip , ya made me want to visit alaska haha . . . some truely wonderful shots\nfinally got a week off work . . . . guess what i ' ll be up to\nas us airways flight awe522 kphx to krno jan 29 . 2010 enjoy and go steelers ! n733uw\nwas just flying a quick flight from phl to ord . . . and wasn ' t planning on capturing any screenies until fs insulted me i think it ' s trying to tell me to get off fs but being me . . . i stayed with it . . . so here ' s some more . over lake michigan for 28 at ord . a little busy on the approach . naturally atc sent me in for a visual in these perfect conditions . short finals decided to let the airbus land this one for me\nquoting gingersnap ( reply 35 ) : well savour it my friend . come summer you ' ll be begging for something more challenging\nquoting gingersnap ( reply 39 ) : finally got a week off work . . . . guess what i ' ll be up to\nohh . . . that\u00b4s a toughie . . . reading books ? hehe .\nright , off to enjoy my layover on the city and eat some awesome food .\nquoting miaspotter ( reply 43 ) : taxiing round da hood . . . wassup homiez . . ."]}
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", "topic": 35}], "title": "premier transport group", "paragraphs": ["premier transportation group ( ptg ) is a single source provider for your group ground transportation needs .\npremier transport group is a nationwide and international transportation company based in palm beach , fl .\npremier on demand is a new initiative from transport nsw offering door to door transport in the illawarra region .\nwe pride ourselves on being one of the largest contracted school transport companies in the entire north east , travel safe with premier transport .\npremier stateliner has been operating passenger transport services in south australia for over 45 years .\ngerard king , managing director of kiama coaches ( and one half of the king brothers who run premier transport group , the other being john ) , is now also managing director of hopkinson\u2019s transport .\n\u00a9 2018 copyright premier coach : gta ' s motor coach , corporate transportation & group charter service .\npremier transport group operates a range of services between southern new south wales and northern queensland . we provide a network of services with trusted family owned businesses who operate under the premier transport group company . our extended networks include ; premier motor service , nowra coaches , kiama coaches , premier illawarra , premier charters , nct tours and travel , hopkinsons , travelways , surf city coaches , bus it queensland , and gordon gateway motel .\ngreyhound australia is owned by the anz bank , whilst premier motor service is owned by john king who has since established the premier transport group which takes in premier motor service , nowra coaches , premier illawarra , surf city coaches and a few small trucking companies around the nowra area .\ntransport for nsw has confirmed premier illawarra has taken over the routes previously run by green\u2019s northern coaches .\n\u2018\u2018premier illawarra will run the north wollongong services under the name premier charters , \u2019\u2019 the spokeswoman said .\nthis latest business move allowed us to become a part of the much bigger company the premier transport group . with this successful alliance we are able to offer our customers a greater range of services and provide transport for groups of up to 2 , 500 passengers using our own fleet of coaches .\npremier transport are the regions number one choice for schools , private hire & coach trips . now celebrating over 20 years in business .\noffering personalised transport services throughout the region , shoalhaven shuttle is the premier choice for safe and efficient tours , charters , or travel .\nbus it queensland is a mackay and moranbah based division in queensland which operates school and charter services , mining transport , 4\u00d74 dry hire and shuttle transport .\nif you go to the mountains , go in a group of at least 4 people .\nis there a relationship between premier transport group ( premier motor service , premier illawarra , surf city ect . ) and greyhound australia pty ltd . reason 1 ) greyhound bought scania irizar ' s & then premier bought them reason 2 ) greyhound has qcc / mills - tui vehicles & premiers ' have qcc aswell all i can conclude is that there must be some relationship between the two of these companies .\nqueensland rail is working with the department of transport and main roads , which is building an integrated public transport solution for the gold coast 2018 commonwealth games .\npremier logistics is actually a consolidation of two very successful independent corporations owned by the same individual brought together under one roof to provide a single source solution for all transportation needs in central florida , premier logistics , inc . and premier transportation group , inc . 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way transport for a small group , as well as extended transport for a large event , extending over several days .\npremier transport group ' s surf city coaches , with 30 years ' experience and a modern , seat - belted coach fleet , handles brisbane and gold coast airport transfers , half and full - day local sightseeing tours , dinner transfers , extended charters and group transfers for the gold coast region , as well as transfers for conference / incentive groups , sporting and special events .\nshadow transport spokesman and mp for glass house , andrew powell , asked the premier about the supposed commonwealth games modelling during state parliament question time on friday morning .\ntravel in comfort and style with premier . enjoy the flexibility provided by personable drivers that understand hospitality and make motorcoach travel something to look forward to for all your group travel needs .\npremier transport will get you there in style \u2013 with mercedes , range rovers and more from 4 to 16 seaters we are ready to give you the vip treatment .\nwhether you ' re planning a group excursion , school trip or a long journey premier transport are here to provide high quality coach hire services . with our trademark personal coach hire services we aim to make you travel miles better , get in touch today for a free quote .\nearlier , he was the director - general of queensland transport and then the department of transport and main roads , overseeing the integration of organisations to a new customer focused model . his primary responsibility was transport leadership including strategic policy and planning , system stewardship , infrastructure delivery and service delivery .\npremier freight & training group is located 229 nambour connection rd , woombye on the sunshine coast , qld . we offer training between gympie and caboolture locations , however we are prepared to travel all over queensland as required . we work with all qld transport licensing centers . premier freight & training group has over sixty years combined experience , this enables us to provide our clients with high quality driver training solutions , using our comprehensive training methods . our heavy vehicle driving school courses cater for all clients , based on any previous levels of experience . along with premier freight & training group heavy vehicle courses , we also offer car and forklift training , refresher courses and vocational assessments .\nif you\u2019re jetting off on holiday don\u2019t pay sky high prices getting to the airport . . . get there in premier style without the premier price .\nthe airport shuttlebus service is a vital transport link for the western victorian region . this service provides ballan , ballarat , bacchus marsh , creswick and melton residents with a regular transport service to the melbourne airport .\nroute 59 will cease service at midnight on the 15th june 2018 due to cancellation by transport for nsw .\npreviously , mr stewart was secretary of transport for new south wales , where he led around 27 , 000 people in shaping the planning , policy and delivery of public transport , roads and freight across the state .\npremier illawarra operates direct school bus services to many schools in the wollongong illawarra areas . most students residing in new south wales are eligible to apply for free bus transport to and from school .\npremier charters provides world - class service to u . s . senator mark udall .\nluxury small group tours , cruises and private charters in the flinders ranges , including wilpena pound , and outback from port augusta and adelaide .\npremier illawarra offer an extensive range of buses for charter work in and around the wollongong and illawarra region . premier illawarra ' s professional staff can assist you in planning your trip .\npremier ilawarra will operate the following services over the christmas period . please download to view .\nmr dave stewart is the director - general of the department of the premier and cabinet .\nfive years after graham hopkinson passed away , premier\u2019s gerard king is at the hopkinson\u2019s helm .\nyour everyday shuttle bus service travels to and from melbourne airport . we provide multiple trips daily , dropping you right at your terminal . we also service castlemaine , kyneton , woodend and gisborne when booked in advance . we also specialise in small group transport and charters .\nwelcome to premier charters , colorado\u2019s only complete transportation solution . premier charters is a locally - owned charter bus company serving colorado , denver and the front range for more than 25 years . we specialize in small to medium - sized groups offering motorcoach , minibus and van service . formally known as people\u2019s choice transportation , premier charters is dedicated to getting your group to its destination safely , comfortably and on time . learn more > >\nto travel on public transport in sydney and surrounding regions , you will need an opal card or an opal single trip ticket .\nprevious to becoming hopkinsons\u2019s transport , the business traded as merrylands bus service , which was formed by the try family in 1923 .\npremier / surf city coaches includes bestbrook mountain resort in its international group tours and charters . set in a rural valley just 120 minutes from brisbane ( 90 minutes from gold coast ) bestbrook is a popular stopover in gold coast inbound tour itineraries .\npremier logistics , inc . provide domestic and international transportation services , we can deliver your shipments anywhere in the world . one phone call to a premier office will solve all your transportation needs .\non wednesday , a transport for nsw spokeswoman said it had recently approved the transfer of a contract held by green\u2019s for northern wollongong bus services to premier illawarra , which already holds the contract to run services in the southern suburbs .\nplease revisit our web site to keep up to date with career opportunities at premier illawarra . all job applications are to be made directly to sunny brailey , contracts & compliance manager , premier illawarra :\nin the south of the cape peninsula . ideal base for exploring the natural beauty of the cape town area . own transport required .\nit ' s just branding that identifies the company as part of a group . everybody here calls it nowra coaches as does the company itself - website , timetables , school bus dealings etc . premier is recognised as the long - distance service down the coast and the group that also operates buses in wollongong . they ' ve never been all that sharp in their self - promotion . the public is not confused .\nthere are 2 add - on options for transport for our east coast packages , with the greyhound or the premier bus . there are a few differences . the greyhound has around 2 - 3 departures per day and premier generally just has 1 - 2 departures per day . some of the greyhound busses have wifi and some have ports to charge your smartphone . the main difference is the price , with the premier being a cheaper option .\nas one of the ground transportation industry leaders , premier transportation group provides the highest quality service for large groups and corporations . our primary focus resides on the safe , efficient passage of our clients through supply chain management via the finest human and technological resources available .\nsmall group ( 2 - 16 ) , personalised 4wd accommodated tours , some including aboriginal culture , from adelaide to the flinders ranges of 1 to 6 days duration .\npremier transportation provides us with great service , well - maintained , clean buses , and safe drivers who are friendly , courteous , and professionally trained . they are great team players , assisting the tour director in making our trips enjoyable for our travelers . the office staff is very friendly and helpful in every way . i highly recommend premier transportation for all your group transportation needs .\nwe use premier transportation because we are confident that our transportations needs will be met in the best possible way . the premier staff is always accommodating and available to answer any questions . the buses are clean and comfortable . the drivers are friendly , punctual and safe . we have built relationships at premier and ask for drivers and office staff by name . their personal service and dedication to excellence is what we love about premier transportation !\naward - winning authentic and first hand aboriginal cultural tours . personalised and small group experiences in luxury 4wd from adelaide to the flinders ranges ( 2 - 5 days ) .\nwe will continue to work with dtmr on a transport plan that services the commonwealth games and south - east queensland commuters during this time .\nthe two routes premier charters will operate are between wollongong and stanwell park , and between helensburgh and stanwell tops .\ni have travelled with both greyhound and premier in australia and i have to say i can only recommend greyhound .\nsouth africa is well served by an extensive public transport network of trains and buses , conveniently offering travellers to ability to reach all corners of the country .\ntoronto and greater toronto area\u2019s charter bus transportation service needs for over 20 years . whether you need to charter a coach bus for a corporate event , group activity , church event or private party you will receive a professional , first class experience when you charter premier coach for your coach bus transportation .\npremier transport have provided reliable curteous and on time service for several years to various airlines and corporate groups on my behalf . i have always found them to be polite and efficient and have no hesitation in recommending them in the future . 5 stars * * * * *\namenities may vary by coach . please discuss options with your premier customer service representative : 865 - 694 - 0304 .\nthis licence will give you an open licence which is required by many transport companies and also many mines require an open licence to gain access to their mines .\nmr stewart is also a fellow of engineers australia , honorary fellow , chartered institute of transport and logistics and fellow of the australian academy of technology and engineering .\nbusiness and company searches do not show premier shoalhaven as a registered business . nowra coaches and nowra coach travel are both registered\nprovide transport to and from both airports for groups of 5 to 48 . pick up or drop off almost anywhere in melbourne and victoria . quotes are available on request\nschedule your group transportation with premier coach . our highly trained drivers received a 99 % satisfaction rating in 2015 . our safety record is better than 95 % of the carriers in the nation and our maintenance performance is among the best in the industry . we look forward to showing you why premier coach is ranked as one of new england\u2019s top motorcoach and transportation companies . we invite you to request a quote , or contact our sales department .\ni just noticed that today in wiki urltoken nowra coaches has been renamed premier shoalhaven and that in bomaderry the name of the route operator has similarly been changed - urltoken . i have not heard of this before and transport info still shows the operator as nowra coaches . can anyone comment on this ?\nhopefully this will help whoever reads this decide . sure premier is cheaper , but the smell and unorganization is not worth it .\nmr stewart is also a member of queensland\u2019s \u201cmale champions of change\u201d group , joining ten other prominent and influential business leaders to promote gender equality across a range of industries , including the queensland public sector .\npremier transport have organised an exciting event in aid of raising much needed funds for beacon hill school . an evening with kevin keegan \u2013 friday 7th september 2018 . held at the prestigious marriott hotel in gosforth this looks set up to be a wonderful evening to reminisce about the good old days [ \u2026 ]\nas always premier transport had made the arrangements with all that had booked to welcome them by picking up our passengers to bring them directly to the venue . we host our pie \u2018n\u201d pea events at the lindisfarne social club in wallsend . again we were able to sell out and get a fantastic [ \u2026 ]\nthe magnet has contacted member for bega , andrew constance , for comment on whether he will be raising the issue with transport minister gladys berejiklian , but he is yet to respond .\na few corrections here , greyhound australia is not owned by the anz bank , it is owned by korda mentha and the chapman family . the qcc coaches that premier had came from the mccafferty owned greyhound at the end of lease from scania , since then a lot have returned to greyhound after there leaee ran out at premier , it should be noted now that greyhound have switched to volvo whilst premier has stuck with scania .\na metro rail train yard in johannesburg , south africa . public train and bus transport offer south africans the convenient and cost - effective ability to connect to the whole country . ( image :\non wednesday the mercury reported on the sale of the green\u2019s business to premier illawarra , making it the biggest private bus company in the illawarra .\nbuswas wrote : a few corrections here , greyhound australia is not owned by the anz bank , it is owned by korda mentha and the chapman family . the qcc coaches that premier had came from the mccafferty owned greyhound at the end of lease from scania , since then a lot have returned to greyhound after there leaee ran out at premier , it should be noted now that greyhound have switched to volvo whilst premier has stuck with scania .\npremier illawarra operates extensive bus services in the illawarra , including wollongong , north to bellambi , south as far as kiama , albion park , shellharbour .\npremier charters 13150 w . 43rd place , # 1 golden , co 80403 phone : 303 - 289 - 2222 fax : 303 - 279 - 6304\npremier is the best ! these folks really love their work and its shows . there isn ' t a better bunch of professionals in the industry .\nqueensland rail ceo nick easy said while he expected the commonwealth games to place a high level of stress on the transport network , there were currently no plans to close any other lines during this period .\nwhen my wife and i moved to greeneville , tn to launch a new young life area , we didn ' t know anyone . premier was by far our first choice to transport high school teenagers on our camp trips . to be honest , we wouldn ' t be where we are today if weren ' t for the staff at premier . they have always gone above and beyond to help us with any and everything . i ' m so grateful that we have a bus company in town that is honest and who truly wants the best for their customers . we consider the staff at premier friends , and i ' m so thankful for that .\nthe safe transportation of our athletic teams here at sewanee is very serious business . we are fortunate to have premier transportation to call on to provide that important service to us . our coaches and athletes have found that dependable equipment , conscientious and courteous drivers and excellent customer service are the benchmarks of premier .\ntransport and main roads minister mark bailey has called on malcolm turnbull to focus on national projects that require federal funding like the beerburrum to nambour rail line as the prime minister splashes cash across the longman electorate .\npremier is a smaller company with a smaller route structure . its business model dictates that it must charge cheaper fares than its larger and better known competitor .\npremier shoalhaven signwriting has been carried on buses since at least january 2009 , although accreditation is still nowra coaches pty ltd . urltoken urltoken . . . ezzarules / viewtopic . php ? f = 10 & t = 38128 urltoken . . . d _ premier / urltoken . . . 28 & pos = 168\ni have used premier transportation for 10 years and i have always appreciated their customer service , professional drivers , and of course their clean and comfortable deluxe motor coaches . safety is a priority with premier , and i am extremely grateful that we have such a great transportation company in east tennessee . thank you !\nwe are a service driven logistics provider , providing an extensive range of services which makes us a one - stop shop for all your customs brokerage , freight forwarding and transportation needs . the experience and expertise of our staff base made up of over sixty ( 60 ) employees , operating out of our two ( 2 ) offices , strategically located in port of spain and pt . lisas makes us one of the largest logistics firms in trinidad and tobago , guaranteeing the highest level of efficiency and effectiveness , thus ensuring delivery of your cargo on a timely basis . the premier group is pleased to offer our services which would be customized to meet the specific needs of you and your organization . premier stands committed to offer first class logistics solutions to all our clients by positioning ourselves in the market as a \u201cone stop shop\u201d effectively relieving you the client , from the troubles associated with consolidating , shipping , clearing and delivering cargo from the point of origin to the point of the end user . the premier group consists of the customs brokerage division , the transport division and the shipping division . collectively , we are able to provide seamless solutions for efficient supply chain management .\npremier is unorganised , it is nearly impossible to book seats when you have an open dated ticket . the booking service on the website does not work . and neither does the telephone number they provide you . also , all the staff working form premier do not know anything about the business and are unhelpful . furthermore , every premier bus i have been on so far has reeked of toilet . it smells so badly that i couldnt ignore it . it is horrible .\npremier charters operate regular bus services between wollongong and stanwell park , and between helensburgh and stanwell tops , as well as charters for school transfers and day trips .\nthe story i was told premier actually bought them and then sold them to greyhound when they finished with them to be used on their mine runs in qld .\nfollowing the question from mr powell on friday , mr easy said he updated the premier on the latest on qr ' s modelling ahead of the commonwealth games .\ncan the premier confirm whether the palaszczuk government is modelling closing the shorncliffe , redcliffe and rosewood lines for the duration of the commonwealth games to free up drivers to work on the gold coast and will the premier rule this out , guaranteeing that no train lines will close during the commonwealth games ?\nmr powell asked .\nworking with premier coach made our annual sales meeting a real success . not only do they provide excellent customer service , but they work with us to develop the schedule , tours of local sites and even picked up late - joiners from the pearson international airport . i wholeheartedly recommend premier coach for corporate coach service in gta toronto .\nwith our toronto bus rental vehicles ranging from vip coaches to mini - bus , executive van or suv\u2019s , premier coach retains one of the largest and most modern fleet of motor - coach buses in the greater toronto area . whether you require a coach bus rental for day charter , a minibus rental or multiple vehicles for shuttle transport we have the capacity to make your event a success .\njohn king , proprietor of pioneer and premier motor services and nowra coaches , by now well known for his entrepreneurial flair for acquiring bus lines , has done it again .\ncape town has a very good network of trails to suit every level of fitness . many of these trace the contours of the mountain and wander through the protea bushes and fynbos , often with breathtaking views . many require no permit , although most of cape town ' s reserves have entrance fees . hiking in a group is strongly recommended . the outdoor store cape union mart has a hiking club with organized group hikes most weekends . pick up a programme at one of their stores . you must phone the hike - leader first and pay r10 .\npremier illawarra operates local , charter and school bus service in and around the wollongong region , extending north to bellambi and as far south as albion park , shellharbour and kiama .\npremier express services operate daily along the east coast route from cairns to melbourne . travel passes allow international travellers to stop over at various queensland resort areas including the gold coast .\neden travellers have been left scrambling to make last - minute arrangements ahead of the christmas holiday period , following premier motor services\u2019 decision to cancel its eden to melbourne midnight bus service .\nwhether we are moving 25 people or over 600 , the personal service and attention we always receive from premier is why they are our transportation company of choice . the customer service of premier drivers is phenomenal and they make our trips enjoyable . on several occasions our team members have left valuable mobile devices on the bus and in every case we ' ve been notified quickly . last minute requests and schedule changes are handled with great flexibility . i always know one call to premier will provide us with professional service at a reasonable cost that fits my budget .\npremier motor services said the service was axed because it was deemed no longer viable due to a combination of poor passenger loadings and a recent legal interpretation , but made no further comment .\nits bloody funny , those qcc scanias that premier bought cheap had the greyhound dog embossed in the plastic on the rear of the seats , i travelled on a lovely newish premier coach around 2000 / 02 and be buggered it had a mangy mutt on the seat back . they may very well still to this day have it , because it formed part of the upper seat back\nif you\u2019ve never experienced travel on today\u2019s motorcoaches , prepare to be impressed , and premier coaches are the finest in the country . you will enjoy the most innovative amenities in the industry including :\nwe have used premier transportation for our varsity athletic teams exclusively for the past 5 years , averaging around 200 trips per year . in that time , there have been only a small handful of minor incidents , and each one has been handled promptly and professionally . from top to bottom , premier is a first - class organization that expects and exhibits professionalism and expertise in every single employee .\nused a premier mini coach yesterday for a double journey to a wedding . they were very prompt and helpful , lovely coach . very impressed would recommend them . 5 stars * * * * *\npremier illawarra operates extensive bus services in the illawarra , including wollongong , north to bellambi , south as far as kiama , albion park , shellharbour , dapto , figtree and the university of wollongong .\nit is with pleasure that premier illawarra announce that a new bus service route 75 will commence operating from stockland shellharbour to tullimbar and calderwood on a monday to friday basis from monday november 27 , 2017 .\nhopkinson\u2019s is now part of premier , and is linked with kiama , though the operation still retains its name , brand and the majority of the workforce who had been around for much of hopkinson\u2019s previous success .\ndoes anyone have any information on whether either of these is better than the other for travelling the east coast between cairns and the gold coast ? i noticed that most fares are quite a bit cheaper on premier .\npremier coach offers motorcoach charters , transportation for athletic teams , school groups , and corporate events . choose us for church and senior excursions , and airport arrival . we work with tour operators throughout the eastern seaboard !\neden resident adele chomatek has been forced to make alternate arrangements for her december 19 trip to melbourne , after premier motor services cancelled all post - december 12 bookings so it could axe its daily eden to melbourne service .\njust wanted to say a big thank you for a fantastic service you provided for me yesterday taking my party to slayley hall . i would not hesitate to call if i needed transport in the future , and certainly recommend you . your coach was immaculate and our driver graham was very pleasant and accommodating . thanks again .\nit ' s still called nowra coaches . i think premier shoalhaven is the name for express services , primarily rail substitutions . it ' s all a bit confused at the best of times but the route and school buses are nowra coaches .\nback in the ' 80 ' s & ' 90 ' s greyhound / pioneer were owned by alan crawford in south australia , he was also the owner of premier roadlines ( sa ) & stateliner . but that ' s all history now\nlatest equipment innovations , including engine and emission systems . premier\u2019s new coaches are the most efficient , cleanest burning diesel engines available , increasing fuel efficiency by 17 % . and the exhaust is actually cleaner than the air the engine takes in !\nms chomatek said she was forced to make alternate plans and book a flight for a pre - christmas trip to melbourne , after she received a call two weeks ago from premier motor services to tell her the bus would no longer be running .\nshosholoza meyl [ 206 ] has three classes of inter - city trains : economy class , tourist class and premier classe [ 207 ] . in economy class there are seats only ( no bunk beds ) , tourist class provides bunk beds for overnight trips ( bring a sleeping bed or buy bedding on the train ) and premier classe is slightly more luxurious and comfortable , with all meals and bedding provided . economy and tourist class trains have a buffet car for food . prices on the three classes vary accordingly .\ni would like to compliment and thank the folks at premier transportation for a wonderful experience on our recent trip . we were treated like royalty . the bus was immaculate ; the driver was courteous and professional and everyone had a great time . thank you .\nif you require a reservation with a special need or request - these reservations must be made with premier stateliner direct by telephone on 1300 851 345 . they cannot be made on - line . please refer to our travel and booking notice conditions ( pdf ) .\ngreyhound have a lot more departures then premier , for a few more $ $ $ you get a lot more buses ( example would be 2 buses a day going north and south in airlie beach to around 10 with greyhound ) so how much is your time worth .\nthe network of minibus taxis is the most extensive public transport system in cape town , and primarily used by workers as transport to and from home . many people will tell you it ' s way too dangerous to use these mini buses , but a growing number of expats and tourists seems to be using them anyway , mostly without trouble but always use caution especially if you are a lone female traveller . the main security issue is the hazardous driving - speeding , crossing on red lights , intoxicated drivers . although slightly worse than other modes of transportation , these are also common issues when using metered cabs , or even letting a friend drive you home ( drunk driving is a big problem in all layers off the south african population ) .\nailola cape town was founded in 1998 , is run by its south african owner and is located in seapoint district just a few meters from the beach . the school offers english group and private classes , cambridge / toefl / ielts certification courses , volunteering programs , student accommodation and a variety of extra activities after the classes and on weekends . the english courses are based on the common european framework of reference for languages ( cefr ) .\nupon your arrival , our friendly uniformed professional staff will greet you and your guests with personalized name and / or group signs . our reliable staff can assist with luggage then escort you to your dedicated vehicle that will be waiting at the airport for your non - stop comfortable transfer to your destination . our airport meet and greet service can be customized for groups of all sizes with friendly dedicated airport greeters , corporate logo signs and sky cap luggage assistance .\njohn king of nowra coaches ( and premier motor service ) took over rutty ' s bus service pty ltd , figtree ( 55 vehicles ) & john j . hill pty ltd , wollongong & shellharbour ( 63 vehicles ) as of the 14th of june 2001 to form premier illawarra pty ltd . the former john j . hill depot in glebe street wollongong was closed soon after , with vehicles relocated to the figtree depot . the depot at princes highway , figtree was vacated in march 2010 and the fleet moved to a new site at 13 - 23 invesitgator drive , unanderra .\npremier coaches are fab lovely and clean and comftable nice way to travel we used them to travel to hagerston castle and back very cheap and friendly way to travel we will deffo be using these coaches again and will be recommending them to friends and family . 5 stars * * * * *\nthe shosholoza meyl premier classe is an upmarket service that travels between johannesburg and cape town , and johannesburg and durban every week . trains are air - conditioned , and offer single - berth coupes , two - berth coupes and family compartments . fares include bedding and meals . contact 011 773 9247 .\nsafety is not a concept at premier coach it\u2019s part of our culture . we employ highly trained professional drivers who are amongst the most skilled in the industry for their driving and safety expertise . we maintain our toronto based fleet to the highest standards and all vehicles are inspected on regularly scheduled program .\nfirst of all , they have an office or window at larger stations , so its much easier to book your tickets , especially when you have problems like we did with premier . we booked a hop on hop off ticket with premier form melbourne to sydney online , however premier told us we bought a direct ticket from melbourne to sydney . we tried to convince them this wasnt true , but they would not meet us halfway at all . we asked if we could just pay a small fee extra ( the difference between direct and hop on was only 12 $ pp ) but this wasnt possible either . we had to buy an enitre new ticket . the worst thing was their customer service was so bad that the woman even hang up on me when i was explaining the situation . . . all and all a very bad experience and we did not have any prtoblems with greyhound at all for the other 2 months .\ncasual / permanent part time positions based at our unanderra depot . school bus drivers are required for both morning and afternoon school services during school terms . applicants must hold a minimum mr class licence or higher and a current transport for nsw bus drivers authority . also a working with children check ( please refer to the attached document for assistance ) . any applications that do not meet the basic criteria will not be considered .\nwith a wealth of history on our doorstep and stunning countryside and coastline to explore . from holy island to whitby , the beautiful lake district to the yorkshire dales , our experienced travel managers can plan the perfect day trip\u2026from as little as \u00a35 per head ! premier coach companies team are on hand to ensure a great day .\ni would be going with the cheapest . premier isnt always the cheapest , especially where the pick up might be along the route . also on some routes one or the other might have extra ( detour ) pick - ups , or meal break at a different location , so check both departure and arrival times when comparing .\nthe newer myciti bus rapid transport system started operating in 2010 . the central hub for the system is the civic centre on the city centre foreshore . from there , routes radiate outwards to tableview , gardens , walmer estate and salt river , green point ( including the waterfront ) and the airport . the system is constantly expanding , however , so check out the myciti website myciti website for a current list of routes , maps and fares .\njust a quick thanks for an excellent service today from the airport to west allotment and the pick up at the start of our holiday . clean smart buses both journeys , prompt pick up both ends and very helpful and friendly drivers . could not have asked for more and will not hesitate to recommend premier to friends and family .\nunless you are staying within walking distance of the beach in camps bay ( or some other area where everything you want is close by ) then you will find it very frustrating not to have your own transport . even short distance walks ( like from v & a harbour to the castle of good hope ) are problematic by foot , in a city with dividing motorways , and little or no signage or facilities for pedestrians away from the shopping precincts .\nshoalhaven shuttle offers more than convenient airport transfers . we also provide customisable charters and tours to transport you anywhere you require throughout the shoalhaven . there are a plethora of sites and activities to be experienced in the region . visitors to our area may prefer hopping on board for one of our custom tours . lead by a local expert with a love for the shoalhaven , our custom tours can be tailored to your interests and desires , carrying you throughout the area to see and do whatever you choose . tourists and shoalhaven locals alike may both at times require the services of a charter . our fleet of modern and superbly - maintained vehicles , as well as our professional drivers , are at your disposal to charter you and your group to your shoalhaven , south coast , or sydney cbd destination . our charter services are frequently utilised by groups attending special events such as weddings , as the charter allows guests the freedom and ease to be taken to and from the event , without worry for driving , navigation , or parking .\ndistrict six is an area near downtown cape town which remained multiracial well into the 1960s against all attempts by the government to declare it a\nwhite only\narea . eventually the residents were all evicted and the buildings were bulldozed . the area remains uninhabited . the museum provides information about the area , the eviction , the group areas act , and the people who used to live there . the director of the museum is a former resident . there is a small bookstore with an excellent selection of books on south africa ' s history , district six and apartheid .\nthe provision of quality customer service is vital to premier illawarra . our staff assist travellers with their travel needs and questions about the system we operate as well as the great places and services that the illawarra region has to offer . our prosperous future lies with our staff , so if you want to join us for the ride , watch this section for current career opportunities .\npremier coach expands toronto corporate coach charter services ! our fleet has expanded to offer more vehicles to our corporate charter clients . with extensive experience in providing quality private coach rental services for inbound and outbound travel in the greater toronto area . we are a bus & coach rental & charter provider that is accountable , professional , and can ensure that your company\u2019s needs are achieved safely and affordably .\nexploring the cape floral region cape town is the perfect base for exploring the eight protected areas of the cape floral region , inscribed as a unesco world heritage site in 2004 , including the table mountain national park and the beautiful kirstenbosch national botanical garden . mid - august to late - september is an incredible time to visit the area when the normally barren landscape of the west coast north of cape town celebrates the arrival of spring by erupting into a blanket of wildflowers . discover world heritage specializes in private and small group tours focusing around cape town and the cape floral region , including a special spring tour to see the wildflowers . visit their website for further information . [ 216 ]\npremier coach is one of the greater toronto area\u2019s leading service charter bus and coach transportation companies . we offer our charter bus or coach for corporate / business , public / private school or university , amateur or professional teams , church or private groups , weddings or private parties including airport transfer , convention or hotel shuttle , sightseeing tours and multi - day trips . for conferences and meetings we also offer different services to ensure that all your transportation needs are met by one service provider .\nalthough cape town has its share of violent crime , you are safe if you keep your wits about you as you should in every large city around the world . as a visitor , you are less likely to encounter problems while visiting the townships if you are escorted by a township resident\u2014though you should not really venture into the townships without a fairly large group of accompaniment . official township tours are your safest bet ; revealing a very interesting lifestyle to the more curious tourists . the cbd ( central business district ) has been cleaned up over the years , but some con men and cholos do still exist , although during daylight police make themselves known . simply put , leave everything you value\u2014especially your papers and tickets\u2014in your hotel room safe if you plan to stroll through cape town .\nas the ideal gateway to one of australia ' s premier tourist destinations , gold coast airport was australia ' s fastest growing airport in 2010 and australia ' s fifth - busiest international airport . gold coast airport welcomes direct services from kuala lumpur , tokyo and osaka and new zealand destinations including queenstown , auckland and christchurch . gold coast airport ' s variety of contemporary retail stores including duty free are popular with international visitors . arriving direct into gold coast airport means visitors spend less time travelling and more time enjoying their gold coast holiday .\nthere is a system of public train transport , although it is mainly used by locals . operator metrorail [ 214 ] has done a lot to increase safety and comfort on board the trains , but they still do not live up to european standards . so make sure to buy a first - class ticket . cape town station is situated in the city centre on the corner of adderley street and strand street and there is a reasonable suburban network of lines with more than 80 stations . a nice scenic ride can be done south to simon ' s town , all along the east coast of the cape peninsula . stick to the simon ' s town line and make sure you are not on the train after 6 : 30pm or when it is dark .\nfreediving \u2014 cape town is one of the premier recreational cold water freediving locations in the world . the atlantic side of the peninsula boasts wrecks , caves and seals , while the warmer false bay side has sharks , rays and a wide range of reef fish . most dives sites are easily accessible from shore and range in depth from 5m to 15m . the blue rock quarry in somerset west is ideal for deep freediving as it has year - round calm conditions and is at least 50m deep . cape town freediving specialises in guided freedives and courses . visit their website for further information . [ 217 ]\nour every day service operates between shepparton and melbourne airport . our drivers will conveniently drop you and assist with your luggage right at your terminal . no parking fees , city traffic or fuel costs to worry about ; simply convenient and relaxing trouble free travel . servicing the murray and goulburn valleys , north central and north east victoria , and southern riverina districts , we are the premier choice for all your melbourne airport transfers . connecting with v - line trains and buses , and with convenient pick up points at shepparton , nagambie , seymour and broadford , you can sit back in climate controlled comfort in our modern buses . read a magazine , chat to fellow travellers , have a sleep or just sit and dream .\nmetered taxis are widely available throughout cape town , though more so in more affluent or tourist - visited areas . metered taxis can be identified by the typical yellow sign on the roof of the car , and by clearly stated information printed on the side of the vehicle stating the fare and the rights of the passengers . be sure to take only those metered taxis that are marked in this way , but be aware that quality between different vehicles , even those with the same operator , can vary . typical prices per kilometer range from r9 to r12 ( equivalent to r14 to r19 per mile ) , often with a start or flag fall fee of up to r30 in 2016 . for longer journeys , for example from the city centre to the south peninsula , or stellenbosch , it is often possible to negotiate a slightly better price with the driver . keep in mind the metered taxi industry is under some pressure in cape town , and that paying the full rate benefits your driver and ensures the continuation of a sector that is comparably safe and convenient when compared to other transport options .\non wednesday afternoon at around 5pm , he finally took over wollongong based rutty\u2019s bus service pty ltd , and john j . hill pty ltd .\na confessed \u201cbus nut\u201d , who left school at 15 , mr king clinched the around $ 15 million deal after a planning period of six months ."]}
{"id": 53979, "summary": [{"text": "frankenmuth brewery is a brewery and restaurant in frankenmuth , michigan .", "topic": 7}, {"text": "it is one of the oldest breweries in michigan .", "topic": 13}, {"text": "the business closed in 2003 and reopened in 2009 .", "topic": 36}, {"text": "martin heubisch and wilhelm knaust built a brewery in 1862 .", "topic": 19}, {"text": "john g. geyer bought it in 1874 and renamed it geyer bros . brewing co . in 1987 it was purchased out of bankruptcy for $ 365,000 by ervin industries and ferdinand m. schumacher , who renamed the business frankenmuth brewery , inc . randall e. heine bought majority ownership from ervin industries in 1990 .", "topic": 36}, {"text": "heine sold as many as 13,000 barrels of beer in 25 states before an f3 tornado on june 21 , 1996 tore through \" little bavaria \" , downtown frankenmuth .", "topic": 13}, {"text": "the business was closed for seven years in the aftermath , re-opening in june 2003 with a 300-seat , three-level restaurant .", "topic": 7}, {"text": "there was also a frankenmuth brewing company .", "topic": 0}, {"text": "the brewery 's products have included frankenmuth pilsner , bock , dark , weiss ( beer ) and octoberfest . ", "topic": 13}], "title": "frankenmuth brewery", "paragraphs": ["in 1862 , john matthias falliers and his cousins william knaust and martin heubisch built and opened the frankenmuth brewery just north of the falliers\u2019 property , where the frankenmuth brewery continues to stand today . since then , the brewery has operated under many names , including cass river brewery and geyer brothers brewing co . , before settling on the frankenmuth brewery name during the 1980\u2019s .\nthe glass is half full at the new frankenmuth brewery , which offered a sneak peek to the frankenmuth community monday . the grand opening is wednesday .\nexcitement , curiosity , hunger and thirst were all present at a sneak peek of the new frankenmuth brewery .\nsheila stamiris , downtown development authority executive director , confirmed a purchase agreement between bank of america and frankenmuth brewery real estate for the frankemuth brewery at 425 s . main .\nownership of the brewery transferred to ervin industries and ferdinand m . schumacher in 1987 for $ 365 , 000 in a bankruptcy settlement . they renamed the business frankenmuth brewery , inc .\nthe suds may soon flow again at one of frankenmuth ' s oldest establishments .\nwelcome to america\u2019s oldest microbrewery ! founded in 1862 , the historical frankenmuth brewery is also michigan\u2019s original craft brewery . we welcome you to drink , dine and relax with us and experience over 150 years of brewing tradition .\nwith frankenmuth brewery\u2019s expanding production of its year - round , seasonal , and limited release brews , our craft beer offerings are more diverse and better than ever . whether you like your craft beer light or dark , hoppy or malty , uniquely flavored or traditional , the frankenmuth brewery is sure to have the perfect craft beer for everyone .\nthe frankenmuth brewery was re - opened under new ownership july 1 , 2009 after being closed since nov . 2006 . the brewery has both a class c resort license as well as a micro brewery license . we have begun distribution to the state of michigan in kegs as well as serving our patrons in one the most popular destination cities in michigan , frankenmuth . we expect to be bottling in small quantities by march 2010 .\nfrankenmuth brewery is america ' s oldest microbrewery . we brew more than forty different styles of beer throughout the year to compliment our delicious smokehaus inspired menu . our current ownership team has been operating the brewery since july 1 , 2009 with a mission to craft a trusted , respected and valued brewery experience for new guests and returning patrons .\nfrankie has made quite a name for himself as the company mascot over the years and continues to play a huge role in representing the frankenmuth brewery\u2019s \u201cdog - gone good\u201d craft beer .\nfrankenmuth brewery is america ' s oldest microbrewery and michigan ' s original craft brewery since 1862 ! offering award winning ales & lagers , pub fare , and a gold medal taproom experience . open for guests year round , outdoor patio seating overlooking the cass river is available seasonally .\nsince joining the frankenmuth brewery , steve\u2019s original brewing approach and expertise has already been recognized , particularly with our batch 69 american ipa , which was awarded the 2015 world expo of beer gold medal .\nother beers on the menu include the frankenmuth pilsener , a german - style golden lager with a floral aroma , and the fruity and spicy frankenmuth brewing co . hefeweizen that offers a smooth , lightly hopped flavor with hints of clove and banana . the brewery will feature six beers on tap along with seasonal rotations .\nthe frankenmuth brewery is america ' s oldest microbrewery and michigan ' s original craft brewery since 1862 ! offering award - winning ales & lagers , fine casual fare , and a gold medal taproom experience . open for guests year - round , outdoor patio seating overlooking the cass river is available seasonally .\nscholten said one of the problems the brewery faced before closing in 2003 was undependable service and product .\npeople are going to experience a brand new brewery ,\nsaid owner anmar sarafa of birmingham .\nfrankenmuth\u2019s brewmaster , steve buszka , joined the brewery in 2014 to support the company\u2019s rich german brewing traditions , though he\u2019s also brought his own signature brewing influence to frankenmuth . steve began brewing professionally in 1991 and has served as the head brewmaster for breweries such as bell\u2019s ( when it was still named kalamazoo brewing company ) , potosi brewing company , and o\u2019so brewing company , among others .\nthe frankenmuth brewery is america ' s oldest microbrewery and is proud to be known as michigan ' s original craft brewery ! today , we are happy to provide hand - crafted michigan - made beer , varied small plates , and exceptional customer service . located in frankenmuth , michigan ' s little bavaria , we are known for our award - winning lagers and ales . enjoy outdoor patio seating along the beautiful cass river on one of our three decks . visit our retail shop and take home a six pack of our hand - crafted beers , frankie ' s root bier and german - style growlers .\nmartin heubisch and wilhelm knaust built the brewery in 1862 . john g . geyer bought it in 1874 , renaming the business geyer bros . brewing co .\nhaithem sarafa , attorney and spokesman for his brother , said negotiations are under way with\nvarious potential tenants that are interested in running the brewery and restaurant .\nstamiris said the asking price for the restaurant / brewery was $ 2 . 9 million by lasalle bank midwest in 2006 , which since has become bank of america .\ngreat meal and enjoyed the outdoor seating . we don ' t live in the area and always have to visit when we return to frankenmuth . the waiter was attentive and the food was cooked to order .\neveryone that goes to frankenmuth does the traditional all you can eat chicken dinners , but today we decided to eat where the locals eat . it ' s hidden at the end of downtown frankenmuth , it ' s not your usual german type building . they have a somewhat limited menu , the majority of the menu has lots of spices giving it a kick . a must try is the bavarian pretzel , it was amazing , that was a hit because everyone around us got that as an appetizer . their choices of seasonal beer is huge and you ' re able to purchase them in their gift shop . if you want to break your frankenmuth tradition , this is the next best place in town !\nplanning to be in your area on nov . 8 th and 9 th . are any brewery tours available on these days ? if so , what times and is a reservation necessary ? thanks\ngreat place for lunch in frankenmuth ! i got their pulled pork tacos and they were outstanding . the pork was cooked perfectly , the tortillas were hot , the pickled onion and slaw with the white queso fresco made them some of the best tacos i ' ve ever had . it ' s on our list of places to stop at when we visit frankenmuth . tip : avoid sitting outside if it ' s too hot out , the sun can make you a bit miserable .\nfrankenmuth visit on a february friday . in the past , we ' ve made the trip in the summer or late fall with big lines . this time it was busy , but no lines . this was our first trip to the brewery . no food for us . just beer . but the food did look good coming out of the kitchen . the service was very good . liked the beer a lot . most particularly the christmas town ale and siamese goat .\nwe want to offer good times , great food and fine beers ,\nsaid general manager dave scholten .\nmost importantly , though , this brewery can bring a community together for a consistent experience .\nfrankie the dachshund has been featured on our beer labels , advertisements , and marketing materials dating back to as early as the 1930\u2019s , making frankie nearly 85 years old ( or almost 600 in dog years ) ! the history of frankie originated with one of the brewery\u2019s early owners , john geyer . as legend would have it , geyer owned a brood of purebred dachshunds and used the image of frankie , his top dog , in ads , signs and packaging for the brewery .\nat frankenmuth brewery we produce 100 % of our package and draft beer fresh in house ! we offer six perennial brews while rotating a unique lineup of thirty - six seasonal and special release selections throughout the year . there\u2019s nothing like stopping in for a pint at our gold medal taproom ! you may even catch our brewmaster , steve buszka for a pint or a growler fill ! he is known for debuting intense experimental brews on tap , including his personal favorite s . m . a . s . h . beer ipa series ( single hop , single malt . )\nthis is my favorite place for beer in frankenmuth . i recommend the sampler . the food is also pretty good . try the fried brussel sprouts , for sure . even though this place is good for a quick dinner , i absolutely love it for private events . the space downstairs is beautiful and overlooks the river . service is great .\namerica\u2019s oldest microbrewery and michigan\u2019s original craft brewery . offering award winning ales & lagers since 1862 ! throughout the year we feature a minimum of fifteen beers on tap including a perennial lineup of six core craft brews alongside a rotation of nine ; seasonal , special release and experimental beers .\nweek . for tastings and a full brewery experience , the taproom provides the opportunity to enjoy 21 draft beers complimented by an inspired craft - centric menu . throughout the year we rotate our draft lineup to highlight a unique variety of 36 different styles of craft beer brewed fresh onsite .\nthank you for the wonderful compliments , doug ! we appreciate you taking the time to give us your feedback . i am glad you enjoyed visiting the brewery . we do have a lot of history . hope to have you back for lunch or dinner next time . many thanks , charles o .\nit was a great place ,\nschumacher said , co - owner and president from 1987 until 1992 , when he sold his shares to the heine family .\nmy venture was pretty tough , breaking into the microbrewery market ( in may 1988 ) . at that time , we just had the brewery and a tasting room .\nokay , first off i have been to frankenmuth brewery several times over the years . . . probably in the 20s . today , was the first time that i got the cheese burger with added bacon with fries . my kids got the mac and cheese and grilled cheese . my wife got the grilled cheese dinner with fries . i have had several different beers from here and they have all been fantastic as well as their brewben sandwich , apps , and everything else on the menu . . . . except one thing . highly recommend them . so , now for today ' s dinner . the bacon cheeseburger was a 2 / 10 . it was good because i was hungry but it did not appear to be a fresh patty . it tasted like and looked like a frozen patty . i do not know if it was fresh or frozen but it looks like a perfectly round thin hockey puck . so , if your going to eat here , have everything except for the burger . . . . enjoy ! !\nsolid brewery and lunch spot . i stopped here with my family on the way to the airport , and was surprised to find how big the restaurant is ! there ' s all kinds of seating - up at the bar , high tops , regular tables , indoor and outdoor , and even a private back room . i really liked the setup , and the big windows up front letting in plenty of light . since it was mid - afternoon on a tuesday , we were seated right away but there were a handful of other parties there too so it wasn ' t dead . i started with a taster flight and tried the lighten up francis ! , oh my quad , old detroit amber ale , and the brown hound dunkel . my favorite was hands - down the old detroit . wow , if i can find it somewhere in chicago ? gold ! also notable to mention we ordered food and it came out pretty quick . both our hostess and server were nice and accommodating . we asked to switch tables right before she brought everything out and it was no trouble at all . i ordered the pulled pork sandwich with chips and it was decent but nothing to blog about . the rest of my family seemed to enjoy the meal too . if you ' re in the area , definitely stop in for a brew and maybe a bite .\nwe came to eat here after a long decision and looking up every menu we saw . i can be a picky eater and i really wanted a burger . we decided to try eating at the brewery . the wait was really long , but that is expected with all the restaurants here . when we finally got seated , our waiter was really nice . he knew all of the drinks . my boyfriend told him what he usually likes to drink and the waiter offered him options that he thought he would like . yes , my boyfriend did like it a lot . we ordered our food . he got the spicy jalapeno burger and my sister got the pulled pork . this is where it got kind of bad . the food took forever to arrive . we watched as other tables got their meals first . we were tired and very hungry from walking around to every shop . when the food finally arrived , it was a different waiter that brought it . she forgot a few things we listed , and said she would get it . that took another 10 minutes alone . our original waiter brought it for us . my sister ' s food was cold . her mashed potatoes , tater tots , and even the pulled pork . i tried a small bite of the mashed potatoes and i thought there were too cold . my boyfriend also tried the pork and agreed . when our waiter brought us what was missing , my sister decided to tell him about her food being really cold . ofcourse he apologized right away and took the food . he said he would bring her a new one , which i thought was nice . i also felt bad though because we were starving , yet we wanted to wait to be polite . she kept insisting that we eat without her , so i gave her half of my fries to start eating . the food actually came faster than the first time and it was hot this time . she did think it was yummy , but it was a bit of an inconvenience to have cold food after waiting 40 minutes the first time . we also had the original 30 minute wait to be seated . the food was good , but i reccomend coming when it is not busy . between lunch and dinner it is packed . you can barely get through and barely hear yourself talk . i did enjoy my burger though , and my sister enjoyed her food once it was fixed .\nmore than 600 people sampled appetizers and desserts , sipped freshly brewed beers and caught up with friends monday .\nwe want to make sure that you can come here and get the beer , food and customer service that you enjoyed from your previous visit ,\nhe said .\nhead brewmaster jeff coon said he wants to start with something familiar and have customers move their beer tastes forward .\nmy goal is to introduce people to craft beers ,\nsaid coon , who previously brewed for the michigan brewing co . out of detroit .\nwe will offer something unique but also appeal to a vast crowd .\ncass river blonde ale is an example of what coon calls a crossover beer .\nit ' s an easy - to - drink american standard that moves people toward that more traditional german beer ,\nhe said .\nthe dining menu includes sandwiches and dinner entrees , along with free pretzel bread .\neven in tough economic times , sarafa said the craft beer industry hasn ' t slowed .\nthe industry actually grew by 5 percent last year , and michigan is in the opportunity to take advantage of it ,\nhe said .\nin good times , people drink beer ,\nscholten said .\nin bad times , they ' re going to drink more beer .\nuse of and / or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our user agreement ( updated 5 / 25 / 18 ) and privacy policy and cookie statement ( updated 5 / 25 / 18 ) .\n\u00a9 2018 advance local media llc . all rights reserved ( about us ) . the material on this site may not be reproduced , distributed , transmitted , cached or otherwise used , except with the prior written permission of advance local .\ncommunity rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site .\nanmar k . sarafa , chief investment officer for birmingham - based steward capital management inc . bought the property jan . 30 .\nthere ' s quite a few interested parties right now , and some are local ,\nhe said .\na purchase agreement for the property took shape in august , but the parties extended it twice to accommodate negotiations .\nstamiris said the business has been closed since november 2006 , when the heine family turned over the property to bank after not finding a lender to refinance a $ 3 . 9 million loan .\nrandall e . heine bought majority ownership from ervin industries in 1990 , and sold as many as 13 , 000 barrels of beer in 25 states before an f3 tornado on june 21 , 1996 , ripped through little bavaria .\nthe establishment was closed for seven years , re - opening in june 2003 after construction of an 300 - seat , three - level restaurant .\nhaithem sarafa , also is managing director of steward capital , said no deadline is set to find an operator .\nhopefully , we will just turn it around and give it to the people that want it ,\nhe said .\nthe faster , the better for all parties concerned .\nthe content of this site is not suitable for people under the age of 21 . please proceed with caution .\nour lineup highlights a variety of thirty - six different styles of craft beer , all brewed fresh onsite . in addition , we feature a variety of high gravity , seasonal and special release brews in 12oz bottles , 22oz bottles and growlers !\nwe noticed that you ' re using an unsupported browser . the tripadvisor website may not display properly . we support the following browsers :\ntake a seat outside over looking the cass river for some great food and tasty beer . very memorable . cheers !\ni have written a review regarding hamburgers not being thoroughly cooked before . i have stopped in for dinner a couple of times since , and have had great experiences . wait staff is very friendly . beer is terrific . i will keep coming back .\nit was amazing food was perfect 4 of us ate for under 40 . 00 $ $ wish they had a few more beer options like hard ciders but the waiter was amazing . food was perfectly portion . i would eat here again any day .\nwe arrived with a large party ( 10 ) and a dog for lunch . we were not turned away and instead were seated in their nice outdoor seating area . it ' s under a pergola and contained mobile umbrellas for plenty of shade . our drinks came quickly and we . . .\nthis was our second ( and third ) visit . i really like their fish and chips , although we arrived early and it was a bit greasy - i suspect the oil was not hot enough - but still good . i also had their pizza - lots of . . .\ni ( german ) didn\u2019t expect much of the place but i was really astonished how good the beer tastes here . good food , too and the most important : soccer word championship on a huge screen \ud83d\udc4d\nalways interested in how breweries are used for dining facilites . food was tasty , a bit pricey for lunch , service was fun and positive .\nexcellent food and enough to take home , servings are huge . waitress was kinda salty and forgot to refill drinks or ask if wanted more beer , had to make her stop over all good experience for food and beer .\nwe had a party of 7 and sat outside . the view was gorgeous and there was plenty of space for our young kids to get up and look over the water . our waiter was very helpful with the different beers they offered . all of the . . .\nnote : your question will be posted publicly on the questions & answers page .\ndo they have a kids menu ? they used to years back , but i haven ' t been back since new management .\ni don ' t recall seeing anything about tours either . sorry . . .\nown or manage this property ? claim your listing for free to respond to reviews , update your profile and much more . claim your listing\n* tripadvisor llc is not a booking agent and does not charge any service fees to users of our site . . . 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? i ' ve worked in food twenty years and these are fundamentals of running a restaurant . price point is good $ 10 . 95 for a burger and fries but most people want them hot . they have a sign asking people to review them on social media , when your failing at your job isn ' t that like asking for trouble ?\ni give this place a easy 5 star my group has enjoyed there meal a lot . there drinks are all delicious we had no problems with the waiters they were nice i would love to come back here\nwe stopped in here to have a adult meal away from our kid although she would have been ok to come . they have a decent selection of beer and even though i do not like beer the waiter let me try some to see what was what . i ended up with a pilsner that was tolerable ( my husband loved it , he likes beer ) . we sat outside which was heated and well lit and it overlooked the river which was beautiful . the food wasn ' t the greatest , i had a chicken nacho and i would give it a 7 out of 10 . my husband had a pulled pork meal and the pork was super salty and he couldn ' t eat it all . the fried brussel sprouts were good and the corn bread was the best thing of the whole meal . out waiter was really nice and knew all about all the different beer they had and was attentive without being annoying . so if you are in town and love beer this place is nice and not too expensive .\nwhy would you show ultimate cage fighting on most of the tvs ? the beer was avaerage and do was the food . the tvs were unpleasantly distracting , but the service was fine .\nwent here during july 4th at prime time ( 6 - 6 : 30pm - ish ) . we were completely blown away to have immediate seating . my wife and i enjoyed all the beers we tried . food was pretty good as well . fun atmosphere . i would reccomend to all . especially during dinner rush since they have ample seating .\nwe stopped in today on a busy saturday before christmas and expected a long wait but were seated promptly at a high top table . the place was beautiful and our server was attentive . the christmas beer i had was really good and i would definitely drink it again . i had to lower the review because although everything tasted good , my entire meal pretty cold . the chili , the hot dog , the fries . . . . . all cold . like i said everything tasted fine but a cold chili dog is not preferred . would definitely give it another try though !\ngreat food and great beer ! try the flight and a few beers on their tap . they also have wonderful german style food and is a great spot after a long walk around the town . try the cheese and pretzels and they also have a shop where you can buy beer to go . very happy and very satisfied with their service , food and beer\nstopping in thanks to seeing the billboard on the highway on my way up to northern michigan . i am glad i stopped because it turns out this is the oldest microbrewery in america ( who knew ? ) ? anyway , the beer was good , and the place was spacious . unfortunately , the service was pretty bad . despite it not being busy it took a while to be seating and the waiter was pretty slow . the food was just ok as well . the giant pretzel was delicious , but the chili dog i ate wasn ' t the best .\ngreat french onion soup and just awesome calamari fries ! ! ! yes they have great beer as well ! just stopped here to get a quick nosh before our big chicken dinner later this evening .\nhad the black bean burrito bowl . all i can say is tasteless ! none of the ingredients has any flavor at all . like eating paper . sweet server , who tried her best .\napparently this is the oldest microbrewery in america . we stopped in for lunch on our way to another part of michigan . the billboard on the highway caught our attention so good job on the advertising . they have fun decorations and it looks interesting . they have seating outside on the water ; unfortunately it was raining when we were there . it ' s a large space . we were there on a thursday and it wasn ' t crowded . the service was mediocre . we just stood awkwardly at the host section until we asked the person there if were were supposed to seat ourselves . the guy looked a little confused and said no then grabbed menus . waiter was very nice but not the most efficient . giant pretzel - highly recommend ! beers were good . the caprese sandwich was eh . stop in , get some pictures , and have a beer . maybe pick up a t - shirt if you ' re feeling touristy .\n\u201cthe beer complimented the ribs and buffalo chicken rolls that i ordered very nicely . \u201d in 9 reviews\n\u201cwould like to return to try more of their food , but the french onion soup was good . \u201d in 15 reviews\n\u201cboth the christmas town ale and the red sky irish ale were excellent . \u201d in 4 reviews\nyour trust is our top concern , so businesses can ' t pay to alter or remove their reviews . learn more .\nheads up : from now on , other yelpers will be able to see how you voted . want to chime in ?\nsuzy ~ i am sorry to hear you did not have a pleasant experience ! this is not our intention . your\u2026\nsuzy ~ i am sorry to hear you did not have a pleasant experience ! this is not our intention . your feedback will help us to make the necessary improvements ! we hope you will allow us to improve our service to you ! many thanks , charles o .\nhi sara . thank you for sharing your photo with us . you feedback will help us to make the necessary\u2026\nhi sara . thank you for sharing your photo with us . you feedback will help us to make the necessary improvements . we hope to have you back to serve you a 5 star service . kind regards , charles o .\nhello jim ! thank you for your feedback . i apologize you did not have a pleasant experience with . we\u2026\nhello jim ! thank you for your feedback . i apologize you did not have a pleasant experience with . we hope you will give us another try for a 5 star service . kind regards , charles o .\nhello vernon ! everything you had is a great menu selection and worth every bite . thank you for\u2026\nhello vernon ! everything you had is a great menu selection and worth every bite . thank you for taking the time to give us your feedback . hope to see you again . many thanks , charles o .\nthank you for the review , kristy ! we appreciate you stopping in to try out our restaurant . yes , this\u2026\nthank you for the review , kristy ! we appreciate you stopping in to try out our restaurant . yes , this is the oldest microbrewery , dating back to 1862 . your thoughts have been noted . thank you for sharing . we hope to serve you a 5 star service . please come again !\nwe calculate the overall star rating using only reviews that our automated software currently recommends .\nin english , explain why you ' re giving this rating . your review must discuss the place ' s attributes and your overall impression in order to indicate that you have legitimately visited the place . nonconstructive reviews may be removed without notice and action may be taken on your account .\nplease note that all comments and ratings posted on here pre - 2009 have nothing to do with the new ownership .\nfounded in 1996 , beeradvocate ( ba ) is your go - to resource for beer .\nbeeradvocate is a proud supporter of independent craft brewers . we encourage you to # seektheseal and drink independent beer ."]}
{"id": 53982, "summary": [{"text": "lystek international is a canadian waste treatment technology company founded in 2000 at the university of waterloo , ontario , canada to commercialize treatment technologies for biosolids and other non-hazardous , organic waste materials .", "topic": 33}, {"text": "lystek is headquartered in cambridge , ontario , canada and is owned by its management and r.w. tomlinson ltd .", "topic": 23}], "title": "lystek", "paragraphs": ["copyright 2000 \u2013 2018 lystek inc . all right reserved . lystek inc . is a division of tomlinson group | website designed by truecourse communications inc .\nlystek specializes in the recovery of organic materials . more specifically , lystek offers a unique , patented process for the management and beneficial use of biosolids .\nmethanogenic activity of full - scale digester increased by 50 % with lystek addition .\nlystek is developing additional biofertilizer product formulations for a range of other beneficial uses .\nmethane yield and vss destruction increased by 20 % and 27 % after lystek addition .\nlystek\u2019s biosolids management solutions eliminate pathogens and drastically reduce the unpleasant odours associated with biosolids .\nlystek\u2019s patented , award - winning and proven biosolids management solutions are ready to implement today .\nwhen the lystek approach is used in the management of biosolids , there are many benefits .\nlystek biosolids are pathogen free and environmentally friendly with a ten - fold reduction in odour .\nlystek is a leading provider of thermal hydrolysis solutions for the sustainable management of biosolids and organics .\nlystek has an experienced management team , with expertise in waste management , wastewater engineering . . .\nthe proprietary lystek process involves a combination of heat , alkali , and high shear mixing . . .\nlystek thermal hydrolysis technology can also accept raw sludge directly , producing a high quality product without digestion .\nthe lystek approach uses a combination of heat and alkali with high shear mixing to produce the concentrated fertilizer . the process that lystek uses is capable of treating dewatered or thickened raw and digested types of sludge .\nbenefits the lystek approach to biosolids management has deep scientific roots and has been proven effective time and again .\nso lystek has persuaded guelph to store not only the city\u2019s sewage sludge but also that of other municipalities .\ncity of st . thomas chooses leading biosolids solution provider , lystek international inc . july 20 , 2016 3 : 25pm\naward - winning , biosolids and organics solutions firm , lystek international inc . ( lystek ) and the town of st marys have entered into a formal agreement that will see lystek look after all marketing and sales of lystegro , the class a quality , federally registered , canadian food inspection agency ( cfia ) biofertilizer product produced at the town\u2019s wastewater resource recovery center .\nbut guelph puts only a small fraction of its sewage sludge through the lystek system . for the past 5 years only about 15 per cent of the guelph wastewater plant sludge output was processed through the city - owned lystek equipment , for distribution on farmer\u2019s fields .\nottawa , on \u2013 once again , lystek international , a division of tomlinson group , has been recognized for its visionary le . . .\nthe lystek omrc has had a very positive impact on our community . in addition to making us part of the new , green economy , we can now show how lystek\u2019s investment in the eco park is paying real dividends to the benefit of all citizens of southgate and beyond .\nlystek offers advanced biosolids processing solutions for municipal wastewater treatment plants and similar , organic waste materials from the industrial , commercial and agricultural sectors .\n\u201cst marys is a progressive community . the original deployment of the lystek technology at our treatment facility demonstrated our firm commitment to this objective .\nthe university of waterloo is pleased to have played a role at the incubation and development stage of lystek\u2019s growth . we are proud to be able to contribute to lystek\u2019s world - class technology \u2013 a technology that has been recognized by peers and is having a positive impact on the environment .\nthe dundalk organic material recovery centre ( omrc ) is being built by cambridge - based lystek international . lystek specializes in commercializing biosolids treatment technology from wastewater facilities . they claim that the lystek processed sewage sludge , although it still contains all the toxic metals , chemicals and pharmaceuticals , makes a liquid biosolids that has lower bacteria and may have less odour . because it is liquid , there is more of it than the dewatered biosolids .\ncentre wellington is pleased with its decision to include the lystek technology at the elora wastewater treatment plant . this allows us to reduce our off - site management costs while producing a registered fertilizer product that is valuable to the agricultural community . lystek solutions offer diversity and multiple \u2018wins\u2019 both economically and environmentally .\nlystek\u2019s proven , low temperature , thermal hydrolysis process is leading the way in cost effective , easy - to - operate , biosolids and organics management .\nthe multi - use , award - winning lystek system reduces costs , volumes and ghg\u2019s by converting municipal and industrial wastewater treatment facilities into resource recovery centers .\nlystek\u2019s innovative solutions help municipalities and other generators reduce waste , costs , odors and greenhouse gas emissions while optimizing plant operations and contributing to diversion and sustainability .\nthe city entered into an agreement with lystek five years ago to use the fully processed sewage sludge for its fertilizing programs of farmer\u2019s fields , including pastures .\nguelph\u2019s sewage operation produces approximately 20 , 000 tonnes of dewatered sewage sludge every year . lystek equipment was piloted in guelph and by 2007 , an agreement was signed , requiring the city to buy and install a full commercial - sized lystek operation in our city at a cost of $ 1 . 25 million .\nnow here\u2019s the kicker . in 2006 , the city of guelph issued a request for proposal ( rfp ) , to build a super - sized biosolids storage facility , then estimated to cost $ 11 million . it is now estimated to cost more than $ 20 million . this was planned to store lystek\u2019s \u201cproduct\u201d until it could be disposed in the warmer months . the planning that went into this would permit lystek to pump in biosolid material obtained from other ontario communities . but since guelph can only find a few farm fields to spread with lystek , why store the lystek when they can\u2019t even spread the current output ?\nback home in dundalk , ontario , lystek has constructed a plant that treats biosolids and organics from a variety of customers throughout an 80 - mile radius . nestled among farmlands , the organic material recovery center converts up to 150 , 000 tons / year , and serves as a model for what lystek envisions in california .\n\u201clystek technology is now featured and / or under way in eight facilities across canada and a ninth project is now in the commissioning stage in fairfield , california .\nin addition to helping wwtps , lystek\u2019s solutions can benefit industries such as food , beverage , agriculture ( of course ) , and virtually any operation that produces organic waste .\nawards further the company\u2019s market expansion & leadership in california attention : environmental , agricultural , municipal , recycling & waste management reporters / editors june 27 , 2018 \u2013 fairfield , ca / cambridge , on \u2013 for immediate release | leading biosolids and organics solutions provider , lystek international ltd . ( lystek ) , is pleased to announce that it has been awarded multi - year , multi - million dollar contracts by . . . the post cities of benicia and palo alto award lystek w . . . view this post\nso far lystek has only been able to use just 15 per cent per year of the guelph sewage sludge . the company is only able distribute the stuff between april and november .\nleveraging the full power of lystek thermal hydrolysis will help you reduce operational costs , while increasing biogas output for green energy and enhancing the overall value and capacity of your existing plant infrastructure .\nafter much research and analysis , it became clear that the lystek solution was the best , net solution for st . thomas . we are confident this decision will pay economic and environmental dividends .\nimplementing a lystek thp solution will transform your traditional wastewater treatment plant ( wwtp ) into a true wastewater resource recovery center ( wrrc ) by harnessing and maximizing the value in these amazing resources .\nlystek\u2019s proven technology transforms biosolids and other organics into a pathogen free , federally registered , cfia ( canada ) and class a eq ( u . s . a . ) recognized biofertilizer product .\nwith lystek , you get proven solutions delivered by an experienced management team with years of combined expertise in waste management , waste water engineering , microbiology , regulatory affairs , agrology , marketing and communications .\n\u201clystek\u2019s innovative technology transforms by - products from wastewater treatment into higher use products , including energy , turning a problem into a resource , \u201d said katherine balpataky , editor of water canada and program chair of the water\u2019s next awards . \u201clystek is a leader in the journey towards a circular economy , and we are proud to honor their accomplishments in exemplary customer service through our awards program , \u201d she said .\nthe spring edition of our magazine focuses on our core value of excellence . from our recent leadership summit , to the award - winning lystek division , to our partnership with homebuilders , the articles . . .\nthe addition of the state - of the - art , lystek solution to our wastewater treatment plant operations is playing a vital role in contributing to our goal of being a progressive , industry leader in biosolids management .\nin addition to the creation of a saleable , class a ( eq ) quality , fertilizer product , the multi - beneficial lystek system can also be utilized to optimize or \u201clystemize\u201d the overall performance of your plant .\na sneak peak at a vredo injector , grassland injector , injecting # lystegro # lystek into a live hay field / pasture with little to no disturbance , it ' s a huge improvement from last year . urltoken\nleveraging its patented and proven technology , lystek processes biosolids and other organics into a pathogen free , federally registered , cfia ( canada ) and recognized class a eq ( u . s . a . ) biofertilizer product .\nonce lystek finishes processing sewage from the municipal plants , the finished product is not a nice , fluffy dried compost , it\u2019s a stinky , liquid slurry . they claim is it is perfectly safe to use as fertilizer .\nso , in addition to the creation of a saleable , class a ( eq ) quality , fertilizer product , the multi - beneficial lystek system can also be utilized to optimize or \u201clystemize\u201d the overall performance of your plant .\nthe sfpuc is proud to work with a leading company like lystek , as they continue to leverage years of sound science and research to safely divert biosolids from landfills and prove their value as a renewable , class a quality resource .\ntherefore , in addition to the creation of a saleable , class a quality , federally registered fertilizer product , the multi - beneficial lystek system can also be utilized to optimize or \u201clystemize\u201d the overall performance of your wastewater treatment plant .\n\u201con behalf of our entire team at lystek and our parent company , the tomlinson group , we are extremely honored to accept these prestigious awards\u201d , said kevin litwiller , director of marketing & business development for lystek . \u201cit is further rewarding to be recognized alongside all of the finalists in both of these categories , all who are doing amazing work to advance the responsible use of water and wastewater , not only here in north america , but around the world . \u201d\nit was unreal , how easy the deployment of this system was . this , combined with the small footprint , low cost and excellent support from the lystek team - it was almost like the system was designed especially for our facility .\nlystek international inc . is an organic materials recovery firm that is helping municipalities and other generators reduce waste , costs , odors and greenhouse gas emissions through its innovative approach to biosolids and organics management . the multi - use lystek system can be leveraged to optimize digesters and biological nutrient removal systems while also contributing to diversion and sustainability . this is achieved by transforming non - hazardous , organic materials into nutrient - rich , federally - registered fertilizers and other , multi - purpose products .\nthe lystek approach to biosolids management focuses on producing concentrated liquid fertilizer that is free from pathogens and high in nutrients . the end product is easy to store , pump and transport and may be applied in a similar fashion to standard liquid fertilizers .\nthis plan is to store the stuff over the cold months and then it is taken by lystek corporation to be \u201cre - watered\u201d with raw human waste from septic tanks , aircraft toilets and porta - potties , then spread the liquid on agriculture lands .\nthe core lystek technology is an innovative , energy - efficient and cost - effective process involving a combination of heat , alkali , and high shear mixing to produce a high - solid , pathogen - free , nutrient - rich , liquid biofertilizer product . one of the key benefits of the lystek process is a breakthrough discovery that creates a safe , stable , low viscosity biofertilizer with a solid concentration in the range of 14 \u2013 17 % . the processed product can be transported and applied using conventional handling equipment .\nhead office : lystek international inc . 125 mcgovern dr . unit 1 cambridge on . n3h 4r7 phone : ( 226 ) 444 - 0186 toll - free : ( 888 ) 501 - 6508 fax : ( 888 ) 501 - 7429 email : info @ urltoken\nthe lystek process demonstrates sustained excellence in advancing our knowledge of solutions for the management of residuals and biosolids , with potential for use in many locations , operational proof of performance , improvement of biosolids handling and nutrient recovery and improvement of biosolids quality for beneficial use .\nfrom its origins at the university of waterloo in 2000 , lystek is on its way to becoming a market leader in the management and re - use of organic materials . this achievement along with the provision of new jobs and greater prosperity deserves high regard and recognition .\nlystegro is a pathogen - free , nutrient - rich fertilizer that exceeds the definition for united states environmental protection agency ( us epa ) class a eq material . lystek biofertilizer has also been registered at the federal level by the canadian food inspection agency ( cfia ) .\nlystek is currently planning on continuing to participate with omafra to quantify the benefits of lystegro in 2016 where trials will be implemented to evaluate lystegro injected during side dress time for corn as well as prior to cover crop establishment following winter wheat harvest in the late summer .\nthe board of directors is extremely proud of the track record of success at the fssd and pleased with staff accomplishment . we look forward to the positive benefits this partnership with lystek brings to the communities of fairfield , suisun city , solano county and the entire bay area .\nlystek international , founded in 2000 , is finally bringing the technology to the u . s . , and what better place to start than in new york city ? lystek , in cooperation with manhattan college , is currently undertaking a confirmatory study for potential application at plants , such as the hunts point wastewater treatment plant ( wwtp ) , to ensure the system ' s efficacy for the big apple\u2019s treatment requirements . the company is also negotiating with municipal clients in california \u2014 a massive agricultural market \u2014 setting the stage for bicoastal adoption in two prime locations .\nthe science behind the technology developed by lystek and the remarkable end product lystegro has numerous demonstrated benefits . this is recycling and reuse at its best . producers are already quickly recognizing the advantages that can be achieved and will surely adopt the slogan ; farmers who know , use lystegro !\nthe lystek approach can also reduce storage needs , disposal and transportation costs for plant operators , and can be integrated into as little as 1 , 000 sq . feet of space . the end result is a homogeneous fertilizer that\u2019s safe and stable and that farmers both want and need .\nlystek international inc . is a leading provider of thermal hydrolysis solutions for the sustainable management of biosolids and organics . the multi - use , award - winning lystek system reduces costs , volumes and ghg\u2019s by converting municipal and industrial wastewater treatment facilities into resource recovery centers . this is achieved by transforming organic waste streams into value - added products and services , such as the patented lystemize\u00ae process for optimizing digester performance , reducing volumes and increasing biogas production ; lystegro\u00ae , a high - value , nutrient - rich biofertilizer and lystecarb\u00ae , an alternative source of carbon for bnr systems .\nlystek is a leading provider of thermal hydrolysis solutions for the sustainable management of biosolids and organics . the multi - use , award - winning lystek system reduces costs , volumes and ghg\u2019s by converting municipal and industrial wastewater treatment facilities into resource recovery centers . this is achieved by transforming organic waste streams into value - added products and services , such as the patented lystemize \u00ae process for optimizing digester performance , reducing volumes and increasing biogas production ; lystegro \u00ae , a high - value , nutrient - rich biofertilizer and lystecarb \u00ae , an alternative source of carbon for bnr systems .\nthe lystek process can effectively treat thickened or dewatered raw or digested biosolids as well as other , non - hazardous organic \u201cwaste\u201d materials . the closed loop system not only reduces odors but modifies them to have a more \u201cearthy\u201d aroma . reduced , less offensive odors help to enhance public acceptance .\nback to lystek\u2019s dundalk operation . although still under construction , it has not been approved by the ministry of environment ( moe ) . is all this starting to sound familiar ? has not guelph\u2019s $ 34 million wet waste - composting plant yet to receive moe approval to commence full operation ?\nwhat i do understand is the danger of spreading lystek treated human waste on pastures and fields . sewer wastes come not only from homes but also from industries , hospitals , porta potties and airlines . why can\u2019t human waste be spread such as manure from farm animals , a practice used for centuries ? because the toxic elements in human originated sewage waste can filter up through the food chain to our tables from agriculture lands using the stuff . for example , cows feeding on lystek treated pastures could ingest sludge - tainted food and pass it on to unsuspecting families and food processing enterprises .\ncfi is pleased to welcome lystek as an associate member of our organization . cfi is the association representing the fertilizer industry in canada . our industry contributes over $ 12 billion annually to the canadian economy and plays an essential role in ensuring that world food needs can be met economically and sustainably .\nas the provincial member of parliament for bruce - grey - owen sound , i wanted to offer my congratulations to lystek and commend you for delivering on your promise of economic and environmental benefit , as well as the economic investment during construction and continual operations and jobs for the community of southgate .\nafter my first application of lystegro , i saw immediate results in my pasture crop as compared to my field without the product . the lystek staff are very accommodating to my schedule and easy to work with . the application equipment used was effective and had no negative impact on my existing operation .\nso what happens to the rest of the sludge ? the guelph sewage plant never sleeps . it is a never - ending process of treating human waste . accordingly , 85 percent of the dewatered biosolids from guelph goes into landfills in ontario and the united states without running through the lystek equipment .\nquality & safety : lystek\u2019s patented and proven , quality controlled , manufacturing approach leverages a combination of heat , high - speed shearing ( lysing ) and the addition of alkali , to produce lystegro . the result is a truly unique biofertilizer product that is healthy for the soil , safe , reliable and pathogen free .\nbeing a custom operator means taking care of other ppl property like it ' s your own . yes i take pride in my work , i ' m extremely happy with our new injector , vredo , from @ nuhnind . applying # lystek # lystegro in a pasture / hay fields . doubling your second cut ! ! urltoken\nas the wastewater treatment plant foreman for the city of north battleford , i have worked with many contractors and sub - contractors on various projects over the years , with varied experiences . as such , i am happy to provide this positive reference for the team at lystek with respect to our recent deployment of their biosolids management system .\ni was looking for an alternative fertilizer from traditional synthetic fertilizer and class b biosolids for growing wheat in the solano hills . the class a lystegro product simplified the regulatory process and provided an economical fertilizer product ; plus lystek handled the delivery and custom application . as a small farmer , they have earned my future business with their performance and high - quality lystegro fertilizer .\ndistribution to farms is undertaken under the ontario nutrient management act regulations through a contract to terratec , a subsidiary of the giant american water services . spreading the product can only be done between april and november because of weather conditions . also , many farmers are concerned about damage to land and livestock if they use treated human waste as fertilizer . no organic farms can use lystek\u2019s products or any kind of sludge .\ncome join us at the 9th annual canadian water summit taking place june 20 - 22 in vancouver ! this event includes three days of dynamic programming , including young professional skills training , women in water networking reception , field excursions , live theatre , dynamic exhibitor sessions , and the water\u2019s next awards gala . as last year\u2019s winners in the technology of . . . the post 2018 canadian water summit appeared first on lystek . view this post\nas we gear up to celebrate earth day on april 22 , let\u2019s take this opportunity to celebrate this big , beautiful , green and blue orb we call home . let us also take some time to remember that everything we have comes from our planet and everything we do has a direct impact on it . we\u2019d all . . . the post 2018 earth day : putting an end to plastic pollution appeared first on lystek . view this post\nthe low heat , low - cost lystek thermal hydrolysis system can be installed as an on - site , ( pre or post ) anaerobic digestion ( ad ) solution . it does not interfere with other wwtp processes . the unique , patented process literally disintegrates microbial cell walls and hydrolyses complex macromolecules into simpler compounds . this makes the residual volatile solids in digested biosolids more amenable to further biodegradation when introduced into ad and biological nutrient removal ( bnr ) systems .\ndid you know that a plastic bag was recently found in one of the world\u2019s most remote locations , at the bottom of the deepest part of the pacific ocean in mariana\u2019s trench ? if that doesn\u2019t sound the alarm about the threat of plastic pollution , what will ? in april 2018 , earth day called attention to the . . . the post world environment day 2018 : \u201cif you can\u2019t reuse it , refuse it\u201d appeared first on lystek . view this post\nthis solution has allowed us to control our investment in capital infrastructure while producing a marketable , federally registered fertilizer product . the product will be marketed and sold by lystek on our behalf . revenues can be generated with this product and , over a period of time , this can help offset our cost of operations . innovative solutions like this offer diversity and can provide multiple \u201cwins\u201d both economically and environmentally , \u201d said jed kelly , director of public works for st marys .\ncambridge , on \u2013 earth day 2018 : putting an end to plastic pollution attention : environmental , agricultural , municipal , recycling & waste management reporters / editors as we gear up to celebrate earth day on april 22 , let\u2019s take this opportunity to celebrate this big , beautiful , green and blue orb we call home . let us also take some time to . . . the post earth day 2018 : putting an end to plastic pollution appeared first on lystek . view this post\nattention : environmental , agricultural , municipal , recycling & waste management reporters / editors june 5 , 2018 | cambridge on | for immediate release | did you know that a plastic bag was recently found in one of the world\u2019s most remote locations , at the bottom of the deepest part of the pacific ocean in mariana\u2019s trench ? if that doesn\u2019t . . . the post world environment day 2018 : \u201cif you can\u2019t reuse it , refuse it ! \u201d appeared first on lystek . view this post\non june 22 , the 6th annual water\u2019s next award ceremonies were held at the sheraton centre hotel , in toronto . as part of the proceedings , cambridge - based lystek international was presented with two , national water\u2019s next awards \u2013 the first in the project / technology \u2013 wastewater category and the second for overall company of the year . the awards were presented to the company in recognition of their market - leading technical solutions , customer satisfaction and numerous achievements in the sustainable management of biosolids and organics .\nas a rapidly expanding company , with dynamic , cutting - edge technology , lystek provides its employees with a stimulating , team - based , work environment where everyone can realize their full potential . every team member contributes to the various projects we get involved in . we draw on each other\u2019s talents and expertise as we strive every day to deliver proven solutions for the management and beneficial re - use of organic materials with safe , cost effective , sustainable technologies . we are proud of our reputation for hiring responsible , committed professionals .\nour proven , diversion solutions are economical , cost - effective and scalable which means they are capable of providing reliable , year - round services for a wide range of populations and communities , \u201csaid kevin litwiller , director of business development for lystek . \u201cthe demand for lystegro biofertilizer is ever - increasing as it has multiple uses in agriculture , sod farming , horticulture , and more . plus , our patented , award - winning solution can also be leveraged to reduce volumes while increasing biogas output for green energy , \u201d he added .\nin 2015 , lystek participated in a trial with the georgian central soil and crop improvement association ( gcscia ) to evaluate the effectiveness of their biofertilizer product , lystegro , a registered fertilizer with the canadian food inspection agency ( cfia ) , in comparison to commercial fertilizer . the project evaluated yield , grain protein content and late season stalk nitrate content of corn fertilized with 2 rates of lystegro fertilizer ( 3 , 000 and 4 , 500 imperial gallons / acre ) injected pre - plant compared to commercial fertilizer in a field scale replicated trial .\ntoronto , on \u2013 for immediate release | on june 22 , the 6 th annual water\u2019s next award ceremonies were held at the sheraton centre hotel , in toronto . as part of the proceedings , cambridge - based lystek international was presented with two , national water\u2019s next awards \u2013 the first in the project / technology \u2013 wastewater category and the second for overall company of the year . the awards were presented to the company in recognition of their market - leading technical solutions , customer satisfaction and numerous achievements in the sustainable management of biosolids and organics .\npressure to increase diversion of valuable , organic resources from landfills is mounting\u2014as is the demand for alternative sources of energy . these materials can be converted into energy and utilized to power treatment plants , while reducing operational costs and greenhouse gases and transforming these facilities into resource recovery centers . lystek is expanding rapidly and is uniquely positioned to play a significant role in this movement . its growing collection of cost - effective solutions are capable of helping generators divert hundreds of thousands of tons of biosolids and organics from landfills annually , converting them into value - added products and services .\naccording to lystek ' s president , rick mosher , the system allows wwtps to reduce sludge volumes by up to 30 percent , increase biogas production by up to 40 percent , and produce ( for potential sale ) a pathogen - free , nutrient - rich fertilizer for farmers . marketed as lystegro , the fertilizer is unique due to its liquid form , allowing it to be subsurface - injected for even distribution and a 10 - fold reduction in odor as compared to historical , class b application . \u201cit\u2019s not as good as commercial fertilizer \u2014 it\u2019s substantially better , \u201d mosher contended .\nwhether it\u2019s lystek or some other technology , utilizing wastewater for its inherent value is tremendously important . phosphorus \u2014 the \u201cp\u201d in n - p - k ( nitrogen - phosphorus - potassium ) fertilizer , which is essential for growing crops \u2014 is typically mined from phosphate rock , mostly outside north america . a report from the soil association predicts that the resource will \u201cpeak\u201d and become increasingly scarce after 2033 . the report also notes that when demand for phosphate fertilizer outstripped supply in 2007 / 08 , the price of rock phosphate jumped 800 percent . these factors point to both the need for a new source of phosphorus ( i . e , wastewater ) as well as the enticing market potential for fertilizer producers .\nalectra alectra inc . alectra utilities ann pappert barack obama cam guthrie canada cao ann pappert cao derrick thomson cathy downer city clerk stephen o\u2019brien city council city of guelph climate change compost compost plant dcao mark amorosi derrick thomson donald trump doug ford dr . ian digby farbridge george gorringe gerry barker glen greer gloria kovach gmhi grassroots guelph guelph guelph budget guelph city council guelph council guelph finances guelph hydro guelph mercury guelph mercury tribune guelph municipal holdings inc guelph transit guelph tribune ian findlay james gordon jane armstrong janet laird justin trudeau karen farbridge kathleen wynne laird leanne piper liz sandals lyndsay monk lystek maple reinders mark amorosi mayor cam guthrie mayor farbridge mayor guthrie metroland publishing ministry of education ministry of municipal affairs oil sands ontario ontario ombudsman osstf pappert pat fung phil allt premier kathleen wynne romney stephen o\u2019brien susan watson taxes tea party toronto star university of guelph urbacon\nthe cost of biosolids and organics management is the largest single operating cost for most wastewater treatment plants ( wwtp\u2019s ) .\nthere is a distinct movement to convert wwtp\u2019s into water resource recovery facilities ( wrrf\u2019s ) .\ndeployment in plants with anaerobic digesters and biological nutrient removal ( bnr ) systems results in a significant reduction in output volumes and dramatic improvements in organic utilization rates .\nleveraging the patented lystemize approach for plant optimization will help reduce your operational costs , while increasing biogas output for green energy and enhancing the value and capacity of your existing plant infrastructure .\nwe are dedicated to customer service excellence and ongoing research , development and advancement of the products , services and solutions we provide .\nwe invite you to review ( and share ) the following projects and case studies for more information .\njavascript is disabled on your browser . please enable javascript to use all the features on this page .\nincreasing the srt from 10 to 15 days increased the methane yield by 40 % .\ncopyright \u00a9 2018 elsevier b . v . or its licensors or contributors . sciencedirect \u00ae is a registered trademark of elsevier b . v .\nwastewater utilities have a new opportunity to turn their sludge ( biosolids ) into something special .\nan interesting paradox exists in municipal wastewater treatment : when it comes to innovation , there is both great need and great resistance . largely it\u2019s because the stakes are seen as too high to veer from the tried and true . however , some so - called \u201cnew\u201d technologies are more market - ready than others . one particular technology , a biosolids management system that has been proven for years in canada , seems especially ready to make swift and substantial impact in the u . s . \u2014 for both utilities and the agricultural community .\nutilities can benefit from the technology in a number of ways , including the reduction of sludge volumes and associated costs , improved biological nutrient removal ( bnr ) , and increased biogas production . farmers benefit by getting a \u201cclass a , \u201d high - organic - matter fertilizer that\u2019s easy to apply and better for the land .\nthe system itself works at the back end of the treatment plant , so regular treatment operations are not affected during construction or implementation . o & m requirements are very few once installed \u2014 temperature and ph control , along with change - out of the mixing blades every six months or so . the typical setup requires a modest footprint ( \u201cfrom as little as 1 , 000 to around 2 , 500 square feet , \u201d according to mosher ) , and the reactors are also completely modular \u2014 they can be sized for a treatment plant serving 15 , 000 people or for a city the size of , say , new york .\n\u201cthere are 17 , 000 wastewater treatment plants in north america , and they\u2019re all candidates for us , \u201d said mosher , adding that \u201cthe u . s . is a big part of our future . \u201d\n\u201cthis material [ lystegro ] is very desperately needed , \u201d said mosher . \u201cnorth america is already at a net - deficit right now ; we\u2019re already importing fertilizer products . the price base for fertilizer is going to increase substantially over the next few years \u2026 and it will continue to rise . \u201d\nfor cash - strapped municipalities , this revenue - generating opportunity could offset or reduce the cost of operations at the plant . and by improving and sustaining food production , it could even help \u201c save the world . \u201d\nget the latest water industry news , insights , and analysis delivered to your inbox .\ncopyright \u00a9 1996 - 2018 vertmarkets , inc . all rights reserved . terms of use . privacy statement . subscriber request form .\nlystegro biofertilizers are high in nutrients & organics and can be beneficially utilized in agriculture , sod farming , horticulture , composting , golf courses , forestry , land reclamation & bioremediation .\nlystegro \u00ae biofertilizer provides an economical , sustainable and highly effective alternative to traditional fertilization .\nthe lystemize \u00ae approach reduces overall volumes and operational costs while increasing biogas output and enhancing the capacity and lifespan of expensive plant infrastructure .\nawards further the company\u2019s market expansion & leadership in california attention : environmental , agricultural , m . . .\nattention : environmental , agricultural , municipal , recycling & waste management reporters / editors june 5 , 2018 | cam . . .\ndid you know that a plastic bag was recently found in one of the world\u2019s most remote locations , at the bottom of the d . . .\nas we gear up to celebrate earth day on april 22 , let\u2019s take this opportunity to celebrate this big , beautiful , green . . .\ncambridge , on \u2013 earth day 2018 : putting an end to plastic pollution attention : environmental , agricultural , munici . . .\ncambridge , on \u2013 world water day 2018 arrives in the middle of droughts and floods around the world . there\u2019s no b . . .\nottawa , on \u2013 reflecting back , 2017 was a rewarding year for the ottawa - based , tomlinson group of companies ( tomlinson ) . . .\nattention : environmental , agricultural , municipal , recycling & waste management reporters / editors january 17 , 2018 . . .\nnserc grant fosters collaborative partnership with dr . gordon price of dalhousie university attention : environmental , ag . . .\nthis technology is proven and development of this project and facility will play an important role in capping the fssd ' s operational expenses related to biosolids management . it will also help us diversify and achieve our goal of leveraging existing , under - utilized infrastructure to generate additional revenues , further offsetting costs for the district .\ni absolutely love this product , farming is changing so fast and there are economic and environmental pressures forcing us to rethink how we fertilize soil . for my operation , class a quality products are the only way to go . i am willing to invest in lystegro because it is better for our operations , business and the environment .\njim patton , ceo , patton poultry breeders inc . & president , innovative farmers of ontario ( ifao )\nwastewater treatment plant ( wwtp ) biosolids should be considered a resource and not a liability . converting our biosolids into a commercial fertilizer that is high in organic matter is a win - win for both the city and local farmers .\nit ' s important that we look for ways to improve the health of our soils without a heavy reliance on synthetic fertilizers . in solano county , bio - fertilizers are being manufactured in a resource recovery process from biosolids and organic waste . these final products can add needed organic matter and micro - nutrients to replenish soils for a better future .\nray robertson , p . ag . executive director / president , grey county agricultural services\nthe use of biosolids provides a valuable renewable source of nutrients and soil structure enhancement for the agricultural industry . treatment of biosolids into a liquid fertilizer , with sub - surface application at computer system - controlled loading rates , allows for an additional level of management of nutrient loadings and for ensuring compliance with us epa regulations . we support innovative technologies such as this which provide benefits to generators and enhance the quality of the product for end - users .\njustin lawrence , director , environmental services and city engineer for the city of st . thomas .\nas a \u201cno - till\u201d farmer , i found the lystegro application process very compatible with my farming practices . the soil disturbance was minimal and did not interfere at all with my planting practice .\nrecycling of the lystegro also improves anaerobic digester performance and significantly enhances methane production for further utilization as biofuel for green energy . an integrated system approach , we call it lystemize , in combination with biological nutrient removal system ( bnr ) and anaerobic digestion can result in net volume reduction by as much as 40 % , while also improving denitrification and phosphorous removal processes at wastewater treatment plants .\nlystemized \u00ae biosolids contain 40 - 50 % of the total chemical oxygen demand ( cod ) as soluble cod and significantly higher volatile fatty acids , than standard biosolids . therefore , they provide readily available organics for ad and bnr systems .\nin the ad process , recycling the hydrolysed product enhances biodegradation of volatile solids . this can result in increased biogas yields of 40 % , or more and reduced output volumes of 25 % , or more .\nin bnr systems , the lystemized \u00ae product can be utilized as an alternative carbon source , replacing costly , conventional products like methanol and glycerol . specific denitrification rates ( sdnr ) in lystemized \u00ae material can be significantly higher than these commercial products .\nas chemical fertilizer prices steadily increase and alternative sources of valuable organic matter become harder and harder to source , lystegro biofertilizer provides an economical , sustainable and highly effective alternative to traditional fertilization .\nlystegro is an organically - based , concentrated biofertilizer product with a full complement of nutrients suitable for a wide range of fertilization requirements .\nn - p - k : lystegro contains high concentrations of all three macronutrients ( 4 . 5 \u2013 7 \u2013 2 . 5 ) , resulting in a robust and valuable biofertilizer product .\nmicronutrients : in addition to the macros , lystegro provides a variety of valuable micronutrients including high concentrations of sulphur , calcium , iron and magnesium .\norganic matter : lystegro is also ideal for building soil structure due to a uniquely high concentration of organic matter in the material . this helps to improve water retention , soil tilth and pore space .\nmulti - year benefit : similar to manure , lystegro is high in organic matter and valuable nutrients that are released slowly , over time , thus providing essential benefits for several years after application .\nfor more information about lystegro or to order , contact us today at : t : 226 . 444 . 0186 e . lystegrosales @ urltoken\neach year , over 10 million dry tonnes of biosolids are generated in canada and the united states alone . historically , about 75 % ( or 3 / 4 ) of this material has been disposed of via :\nall three of these primary biosolids management approaches have stresses . a combination of technical , regulatory , and financial considerations are rapidly changing the industry landscape .\naccording to the water environment federation ( wef ) , land application of class b biosolids is under pressure due to concerns with odors and pathogens ( in particular ) .\nlandfill disposal is increasingly cost prohibitive and , due to shrinking capacity and other concerns , this is not considered a long - term , sustainable practice .\nincineration is capital cost intensive , it is not viewed as a way to further waste diversion goals , and there are real concerns with ghg ( green house gas ) emissions with this approach .\nmeanwhile , the responsible management of biosolids and organics remains a top priority for generators , elected officials and the public . plus , the world is facing a depletion of natural resources , such as mined phosphates , and the need for renewable , nutrient - rich , organically - based fertilizer continues to grow .\nthese concerns are real but they can be resolved . in order to do so , we must advance . advance to more sustainable , cyclical solutions . solutions that reduce volumes and extract much needed , high - yielding nutrients . solutions that are safe , proven , cost effective , and responsible .\nto meet the ever - growing demand for our products and services , we are always looking for bright , energetic , motivated individuals with an entrepreneurial and adventurous spirit to join our team .\nthe water\u2019s next award program is the only national awards program to honor leadership across the entire water sector\u2014including public servants , non - governmental groups , researchers , municipalities , and technology providers . its purpose is to recognize individuals and companies that successfully work to change the way we treat , and protect , our valuable water resources . since 2010 , water canada has hosted the awards to help strengthen and celebrate the thriving , national community and to showcase canada\u2019s water leaders , champions , and innovators .\nwith a reader account , it ' s easy to send email directly to the contact for this release . sign up today for your free reader account ! already have an account ? log in here .\nglobenewswire is one of the world ' s largest newswire distribution networks , specializing in the delivery of corporate press releases financial disclosures and multimedia content to the media , investment community , individual investors and the general public .\nfor inquiries related to this message please contact support . for sales inquiries , please visit urltoken\nif you believe this to be in error , please confirm below that you are not a robot by clicking\ni ' m not a robot\nbelow .\nplease make sure your browser supports javascript and cookies and that you are not blocking them from loading . for more information you can review the terms of service and cookie policy .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 strict / / en\nurltoken\naccess the most comprehensive , interactive directory of solutions providers for water professionals . find your next solution on wef buyer ' s guide - now owned and operated by wef !\nlystegro is an organically - based , concentrated , liquid biofertilizer with a full complement of nutrients suitable for a wide range of fertilization requirements .\nthe cost of biosolids and organics management is the largest single operating cost for most wastewater treatment plants .\ndeployment in plants with anaerobic digesters and biological nutrient removal ( bnr ) system results in a significant reduction in output volumes and improved organic utilization rates .\nleveraging the lystemize approach for plant optimization will help you reduce your operational costs , while increasing biogas output for green energy and enhancing the value and capacity of your existing plant infrastructure .\nlystecarb \u00ae offers enhanced bnr system operations with a safer , more cost effective source of readily available carbon for enhanced biological denitrification and phosphorus removal .\nplease wait while the images load . this viewer requires javascript and the flash player .\ncombined , these facilities are capable of receiving and converting over 350 , 000 thousand tonnes of biosolids and other organics into federally recognized biofertilizer products annually .\n\u201cpopulations continue to grow and the resources required to make chemical fertilizers are being depleted . that is why the demand for our technology and responsible , affordable , organically - based fertilizers , like lystegro will continue to increase over time .\nat the same time , regulations around green house gas emissions are becoming more stringent . we are proud to offer solutions that reduce \u201cwaste\u201d and carbon emissions while contributing to the health and growth of the circular economy . most importantly , we are honored to be a long - term provider of high quality products and services to the town of st marys and excited to count them amongst our growing list of highly valued customers\u201d adds litwiller .\nin the united states , the application of class b , class a and class a eq biosolids are regulated at the local , state and / or federal level to ensure safe , beneficial use . each jurisdiction has , to a certain extent , its own policies and regulations regarding application procedures which can vary , depending on the process utilized and characteristics of the end product ( i . e . class a , class a eq , class b ) .\nat the federal level , guidelines are set out by the by the united states environmental protection agency ( us epa ) . details of the regulations can be found under rule 40 cfr part 503 ( see plain - english guide to the rule ) . to meet the regulatory requirements , the biosolids material has to undergo initial treatment to reduce pathogens and attractiveness to vectors . this rule also sets strict quality standards such as specified limits for metals in biosolids , site restriction , crop harvesting restrictions and monitoring .\ngenerally speaking , on a state - by - state basis , the department of environmental quality ( deq ) is responsible for overseeing programs that encourage the beneficial use of biosolids in a manner that protects public health and maintains or improves environmental quality .\nin canada , the regulations and guidelines for use of class b biosolids is generally administered at the provincial level . for example , in ontario the ontario ministry of agriculture food & rural affairs works closely with the ministry of the environment to administer ontario\u2019s successful biosolids land application program . the practice is governed by provisions and regulations set out under the ontario water resources act , the environmental protection act , and the nutrient management act .\nonce biosolids are converted into a pathogen free fertilizer that meets or exceeds the acceptable criteria for npk and metals values , the product can be registered with the cfia as a federally recognized fertilizer product . it can then be utilized in the same manner as any commercial fertilizer product . the difference is that , in some cases it can have the additional benefit of being high in organic matter , making it exceptionally beneficial for the soil .\nwhat is biosolids management ? biosolids refers to the residual , semi - solid , organic material primarily derived from municipal and / or commercial wastewater treatment processes . these nutrient rich materials are eventually used in agricultural applications , sent to landfills or incinerated .\nthe traditional approach throughout canada and the us , more than 10 million dry tonnes of biosolids are produced annually . traditionally , about 75 % of these biosolids have been sent to landfills , used in land applications or incinerated . these three methods of disposal were widely accepted for years , but the landscape is now changing .\nalthough the traditional land application of partially treated biosolids is still the predominant practice , some concerns regarding potential environmental impact and health risks have been expressed .\ndisposing of biosolids in landfills keeps increasing in cost , and is not considered sustainable over the long term due to shrinking landfill capacity ."]}
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", "topic": 19}], "title": "gottlieb paludan architects", "paragraphs": ["bdp - great news ! bdp , gottlieb paludan architects and art . . . | facebook\ngottlieb paludan architects came in second in the competition to redesign an iconic polish 1970s bus terminal .\nprogramme for the reception and party at gottlieb paludan architects in copenhagen on friday 23 november 2012 .\ngottlieb paludan architects designed the underground bicycle parking facility that opened recently at lyngby station click the following article .\ngottlieb paludan architects has been selected to advise three local authorities on the tender management process for a coastal protection project .\ngottlieb paludan architects has provided architectural expertise on the renovation of a number of stations on nordbanen between copenhagen and hiller\u00f8d .\ngottlieb paludan architects has provided architectural expertise on the renovation of a number of stations on nordbanen between copenhagen and hiller\u00f8d continue reading .\non tuesday november 8th , 2016 , gottlieb paludan architects opened its doors at a new address : orientkaj 4 , 2150 nordhavn .\ngottlieb paludan and public arkitekter have merged and become gottlieb paludan architects \u2014 one large architectural firm focusing on consultancy , planning and architecture for utilities , mobility and general commercial purposes . this makes gottlieb paludan architects one of denmark\u2019s largest architectural firms , currently employing about 75 people in copenhagen and aarhus . the ground was prepared in 2011 when gottlieb paludan acquired public arkitekter , and the two organizations formally became one firm in autumn 2012 . . .\nin collaboration with the dutch firm of architects office winhov , gottlieb paludan architects has won the competition to overhaul and expand one of the dutch capital ' s busiest traffic hubs .\ngottlieb paludan architects developed this project in cooperation with es consult , niras , bartenbach lichtlabor , and lighting - design artist anita j\u00f8rgensen .\nurltoken in collaboration with the dutch firm of architects office winhov , gottlieb paludan architects has won the competition to overhaul and expand one of the dutch capital ' s busiest traffic hubs .\ngottlieb paludan architects winning competition proposal to design a new future suburb in nyk\u00f8bing falster is currently exhibited at dac , the danish . . .\nin collaboration with park , sloth m\u00f8ller and consultant ole eliasen , gottlieb paludan architects has won the contract to renew lithuania square in central copenhagen .\ngottlieb paludan architects has been a member of the un global compact initiative since 2009 , supporting human rights , employee rights and t . . .\nat gottlieb paludan architects we have been selected to design the 27 new stations with surrounding urban space and landscapes on the upcoming copenhagen light . . .\nthe team of gottlieb paludan architects and schmidt hammer lassen architects have won the international competition to design the world ' s largest waste - to - energy plant , planned for construction in shenzhen , china .\nthe city of copenhagen has awarded gottlieb paludan architects and cobe with this year\u2019s \u201draise the bar - award\u201d for the innovative bicycle parking solution at n\u00f8rreport station .\nread more gottlieb paludan architects has accomplished the technically demanding task of designing a new railway station located inside a mountain near the norwegian coastal town of holmestrand .\nas the only non - polish participant gottlieb paludan architects has drawn up a competition proposal to renovate and redesign the iconic bus terminal in the . . .\nthis year ' s nykredit architecture prize is awarded to gottlieb paludan architects for their year - long contribution to denmark ' s everyday built environment of industrial architecture .\nat gottlieb paludan architects i have been a key member of the winning team in an international competition for the exterior of a new resource and energy . . .\nat gottlieb paludan architects i have taken part in the two - stage architectural competition for design and master planning of hofor\u2019s new biomass combined - heat . . .\nat gottlieb paludan architects we have been selected as the winner in the competition for a vision for a future sustainable urban development in the suburb of . . .\ngottlieb paludan architects designed a series of brick substations and cooling plants in copenhagen , giving shape to a composition that presents old and new as even more present .\nthe building at tietgensgade is a new district cooling plant and administration office for hofor a / s , copenhagen\u2019s largest utility company , designed by gottlieb paludan architects .\nthis year ' s nykredit architecture prize is awarded to gottlieb paludan architects for their year - long contribution to denmarks everyday built environment of industrial architecture visit web page .\nthe city of copenhagen has awarded gottlieb paludan architects and cobe with this year\u2019s \u201draise the bar - award\u201d for the innovative bicycle parking solution at n\u00f8rreport station . more info\nclick to see more gottlieb paludan architects was client adviser on realdania by & byg\u2019s prestigious project blox which was officially opened by hm the queen on 4 may 2018 .\nduring the last four years while working at gottlieb paludan architects i have taking part of the design of the new carlsberg station in copenhagen , and it . . .\ntoday the construction of the new langeskov station has begun . at gottlieb paludan architects i have had a major influence at the final project , and therefore . . .\nin 2012 while working at gottlieb paludan architects i was the project leader in the concept and idea phase of the redevelopment of lyngby station . since then . . .\nin the competition for a new pedestrian and bicycle bridge across the train tracks in odense , gottlieb paludan architects has been awarded the 1st prize . i . . .\nthis year ' s nykredit architecture prize is awarded to gottlieb paludan architects for their year - long contribution to denmark ' s everyday built environment of industrial architecture . continue reading\ngottlieb paludan architects ( gpa ) has just submitted a detailed concept design for the ambitious public infrastructure project \u2018bussveien\u2019 ( the bus route ) in and around stavanger in norway .\ndanish prime minister helle thorning schmidt is traveling to japan and gottlieb paludan architects joins her , as part of a delegation of representatives from leading danish companies and trade associations .\nat gottlieb paludan architects i have taken part of the team that has been honoured with a 3rd prize in the international , open competition to design a new . . .\nduring the last week i have been at an amazing study trip in japan with my colleagues from gottlieb paludan architects . the trip brought us to the two . . .\nat gottlieb paludan architects we have been announced as the final winner of the two - stage invited competition to design and deliver the new bio - mass combined . . .\ntoday the new 1 ' lounge at the copenhagen central station got realized . at gottlieb paludan architects i have had a major influence of the project from the . . .\nthe swedish biomass - fuelled chp plant , v\u00e4rtaverket , is shortlisted for a world architecture festival award in the category\nproduction , energy and recycling\n. the plant is designed by gottlieb paludan architects and swedish architects urban design .\nas a natural and necessary consequence of this positive development , gottlieb paludan architects appointed on 1 january 2016 the five new partners . the company now counts eight partners in total .\nat gottlieb paludan architects we have received an honorable mention in the design of a new railway bridge and multi - modal public transport hub in riga . i have . . .\nat gottlieb paludan architects we once again took it all the way to the first prize in an architectural competition ! this time we got it in the open planning . . .\nat gottlieb paludan architects we have been selected as one of two teams to proceed to the final phase in the competition to develop the outer \u00f8sterbro area , a . . .\nlocation : copenhagen , denmark type : offices area : 15 . 000 m2 year : 2006 architects : gottlieb paludan architects in collaboration with nobel arkitekter and ramb\u00f8ll client : danish broadcasting corporation ( dr ) photos : jens lindhe and michael stabell\ngottlieb paludan architects takes a special interest in creating simple and long - lasting architectural solutions that shape better cities and societies . the company has been designing and building projects within the mobility and utilities sectors since 1901 . the many years of experience combined with particular expertise in technically oriented architecture have made gottlieb paludan architects specialists with a unique in - depth knowledge . over the years , gottlieb paludan architects has developed both large and small projects within mobility and transport . the projects are often located in urban areas and are part of . .\ngottlieb paludan architects is nominated for the arne award for the transformation of n\u00f8rreport station . the project was designed in cooperation with cobe , sweco ( formerly grontmij ) and bart lichtlabor .\nthe engineering and design company \u00e5f acquires ownership of gottlieb paludan architects which will continue as an independent architectural company and assume a distinctive role in \u00e5f\u2019s strengthened focus on architecture and design .\nit has just been announced that gottlieb paludan architects has been honoured with a prize in the international , open competition to design a new type of indoor bicycle parking facilities in norway .\nat gottlieb paludan architects , we have received a third prize in the design of a new railway station in the swedish city of karlstad . i have been the project . . .\nurltoken the engineering and design company \u00e5f acquires ownership of gottlieb paludan architects which will continue as an independent architectural company and assume a distinctive role in \u00e5f\u2019s strengthened focus on architecture and design .\nurltoken the engineering and design company \u00e5f acquires ownership of gottlieb paludan architects which will continue as an independent architectural company and assume a distinctive role in \u00e5f\u2019s strengthened focus on architecture and design .\ndagmarhus at r\u00e5dhuspladsen in copenhagen is to be renovated in order to reopen as a hotel with 238 rooms and a new penthouse storey . gottlieb paludan architects provides architectural expertise on the project .\nread article it has just been announced that gottlieb paludan architects has been honoured with a prize in the international , open competition to design a new type of indoor bicycle parking facilities in norway .\ngottlieb paludan architects , with fellow team members ghb landscape , kontrapunkt and cowi , has been selected to design the 27 stations with surrounding urban space and landscapes on the upcoming copenhagen light rail .\nat a ceremony in london last weekend , gottlieb paludan architects was honoured to receive leaf\u2019s prestigious architectural award 2016 for bio4 , copenhagen\u2019s new biomass - fuelled chp unit at the amager power station .\nclick at this page as a natural and necessary consequence of this positive development , gottlieb paludan architects appointed on 1 january 2016 the five new partners . the company now counts eight partners in total .\nthe norwegian national rail administration , jernbaneverket , has invited gottlieb paludan architects and ramb\u00f8ll to participate as consultants on the parallel assignment for urban development around a new transport hub in sarpsborg in southern norway .\nin a team with ghb landskab , kontrapunkt and cowi , gottlieb paludan architects has pre - qualified to tender for the light rail connection planned for ring road 3 which runs through the suburbs of copenhagen .\ngottlieb paludan architects have been announced as one of the three winners of stage one in the two - stage architectural competition for design and masterplan for hofor\u2019s new biomass combined - heat and power plant in copenhagen .\nthe construction work on the new carlsberg station is well underway . gottlieb paludan architects is behind the design of the new station , which is part of the development plan for the new copenhagen quarter , carlsberg city .\ngottlieb paludan architects has won the competition to design a new pavilion at ringsted square . the winning design is a striking structure , which adds new spatial qualities to the square and invites people to meet and socialize .\nonce again , gottlieb paludan architects has attracted international recognition for its architectural expertise . at the beginning of november , n\u00f8rreport station received the highly regarded wan transport award 2016 for its transformation of n\u00f8rreport station in copenhagen .\nthe swedish tile award ( stora kakelpriset ) is awarded annually to architects who use tiles in an innovative and creative manner . gottlieb paludan architects receives the award jointly with the swedish architectural company urban design for their design of the biomass - fuelled chp plant , v\u00e4rtaverket , in the swedish capital .\ngottlieb paludan architects has appointed landscape archi - tects uffe wain\u00f8 , brunella vejb\u00e6k and marise fiebig from the now - closed firm of landscape architects , thing & wain\u00f8 . uffe wain\u00f8 will head our landscape division , which will focus particularly on landscape planning , infrastructure , urban development and cycling solutions .\nv\u00e4rtaverket is among the finalists in no less than two categories at this year\u2019s mipim awards in cannes . the swedish biomass - fuelled chp plant was a collaborative project , designed by gottlieb paludan architects and the swedish architectural company urban design .\nthe danish architectural office gottlieb paludan arkitekter has today bought public arkitekter , where i am working . the new company will be one of the largest . . .\nthe city of copenhagen has initiated a major regeneration project of the infrastructure and parking facilities in central copenhagen . in this connection , gottlieb paludan architects and sweco won the project to regenerate vendersgade together with the intersecting streets , r\u00f8mersgade and linn\u00e9sgade .\nthe danish curatorial team for the international architecture biennale has selected n\u00f8rreport station as one of the projects to be displayed in the danish pavilion at the venice biennale 2016 . n\u00f8rreport station was completed in 2015 and created by gottlieb paludan architects and cobe .\nfriday 28 march , a new laboratory was inaugurated at the topsoe fuel cell headquarters in lundtofte north of copenhagen . the new high - tech laboratory is established in a 1980 ' s industrial structure , redesigned for new purposes by gottlieb paludan architects .\nthe danish curatorial team for the international architecture biennale has selected n\u00f8rreport station as one of the projects to be displayed in the danish pavilion at the venice biennale 2016 . n\u00f8rreport station was completed in 2015 and created by gottlieb paludan architects and cobe urltoken .\ngottlieb paludan architects has been shortlisted for project competitions on the design of new subway stations in both hamburg and oslo . both projects play important roles in improving the mobility in growing northern european cities and ensure good public transport to support new urban developments urltoken .\nat gottlieb paludan we have been selected as one of two shared winners for a new pedestrian and bicycle bridge across the train tracks in odense . i have taken . . .\nthe danish curatorial team for the international architecture biennale has selected n\u00f8rreport station as one of the projects to be displayed in the danish pavilion at the venice biennale 2016 . n\u00f8rreport station was completed in 2015 and created by gottlieb paludan architects and cobe this web page .\ngottlieb paludan architects has been invited to exhibit at a prestigious green building show in london . meet us in the nordic pavilion at ecobuild on 5\u20137 march 2013 , where we will show a number of energy and infrastructure projects under the joint heading \u2018new nordic architecture\u2019 .\nthe extensive dr byen complex , which is the headquarters of the danish broadcasting corporation ( dr ) , was developed according to a master plan in four segments with four different functions . the segments were designed by different architects , and segment 3 was designed by gottlieb paludan architects and nobel arkitekter , having submitted the winning entry in an invited design competition .\ngottlieb paludan architects\u2018 plan has been selected by odense city local authority to improve the connection between odense city and the harbour district with a new foot and cycle bridge . the development , expected to be completed in 2015 , is hoped to become a landmark for the city\ngottlieb paludan architects will be responsible for the architectural design of a new biomass - fired chp plant in elsinore . the new plant is prominently located near the main approach road to the city , and will become a beacon of elsinore ' s green and sustainable ambitions .\nthe norwegian concrete award betongtavlen ( \u2018the concrete tablet\u2019 ) is awarded to structures \u201cwhere concrete is used in an environmentally , aesthetically and technically excellent way\u201d . this year , betongtavlen was awarded to the new high - speed station at holmestrand which was designed by gottlieb paludan architects .\noptions for further extending the copenhagen metro with a new line to the sydhavn area , following the completion of cityringen , are currently being explored . gottlieb paludan architects is assisting metroselskabet in analysing the possibilities for a new metro line with ny ellebjerg station as the last stop .\ngottlieb paludan architects has been shortlisted for project competitions on the design of new subway stations in both hamburg and oslo . both projects play important roles in improving the mobility in growing northern european cities and ensure good public transport to support new urban developments please click for source .\ngottlieb paludan architects will be responsible for the architectural design of a new biomass - fired chp plant in elsinore . the new plant is prominently located near the main approach road to the city , and will become a beacon of elsinore ' s green and sustainable ambitions . just click for source\ngottlieb paludan architects has specialised in developing buildings for the energy sector since the 1940s . tasked with creating a series of new structures in copenhagen and the village of marbjerg , the team developed a historically sensitive approach that they felt would offer an update to the traditional vernacular of industrial buildings .\nit has been decided to improve the public transport options to and from aalborg airport , and a project has been launched to establish a new rail service between aalborg city centre and the airport . ramb\u00f8ll is the lead adviser while gottlieb paludan architects is in charge of the architectural and landscape architectural aspects of the project .\ngottlieb paludan architects has just been appointed to develop a new town centre in bording , which is on the railway line between herning and silkeborg in central jutland . the project objective is to strengthen the community , revitalize the life of clubs and societies and enrich the environment for people to meet , get together and socialize\nthe competition to design a new archive building for the dutch city of delft was won by a joint proposal by gottlieb paludan architects ( dk ) and wingender hovenier architecten ( nl ) . the building houses archive collections , a caf\u00e9 , public study rooms and offices for the employees of the archive and its partners .\ngottlieb paludan architects has won two new renovation projects for the city of copenhagen . one concerns the upgrading , conversion and climate renovation of residential units and offices at the family crisis centre \u2018krisecenteret garverg\u00e5rden\u2019 . the other includes assessment , organisation and completion of a wide variety of indoor and outdoor renovations on properties across copenhagen .\nthe outdated city bicycles of copenhagen and neighbouring frederiksberg are due to be replaced by a new , modern system of city and commuter bicycles . in autumn 2012 , the danish - dutch company gobike won the tender for this job and has subsequently selected gottlieb paludan architects as its architectural partner in implementing the new city - bicycle system .\ngottlieb paludan architects beat off the competition from seventeen other consultancy teams and has been awarded the project of developing a master plan for the town centre and the old industrial area around the disused odda smelting works in norway . the danish consultancy company dansk bygningsarv a / s and norwegian consulting company , norconsult , are also members of our winning team .\nby launching an open competition to design a new green power plant , the taiwan power company took a step on the path towards fulfillingtaiwan\u2019s strategic goal of having no nuclear - powered homes by 2025 . stage one of the competition has now been completed and gottlieb paludan architects received an honourable mention for the design concept , \u2018flakes of salt\u2019 visit web page .\na bio - mass fuelled power - plant , due for completion in 2020 , is set to punctuate copenhagen ' s ambition for being the first co2 neutral capital in the world . gottlieb paludan architects with m\u00f8ller & gr\u00f8nborg and speirs + major has won the two - stage invited competition with a proposal that includes a facade of thousands of debarked tree trunks .\nthree of gottlieb paludan architects\u2019 major projects have been nominated for prestigious international awards . n\u00f8rreport station has been nominated for the british lighting award darc awards , byens bro in odense for the highly regarded world architecture festival award , and the as - yet - not - finished bio4 chp unit at amagerv\u00e6rket is up for leaf\u2019s ( leading european architecture forum ) architectural award .\ngottlieb paludan architects ( gpa ) has won the design competition to produce europe\u2019s longest bus rapid transit system . the winning proposal is an overall concept for the entire ambitious public infrastructure project , bussveien ( the bus route ) , in and around stavanger in norway . bussveien , which is slated for completion around 2021 , will be about 50 kilometres in total and have nearly 90 stops .\nthe non - bearing brick - faced fa\u00e7ade wall has prevailed and today we miss the structural logic that helped give the masonry of the past its rich expression . by following the structural rules of the brick - faced fa\u00e7ade \u2013 can we give the masonry of today a richness in expression that can match the past ? for gottlieb paludan architects , this is a central , professional challenge .\ngottlieb paludan architects\u2019 foot and cycle bridge , byens bro , spanning the railway tracks in odense was named the winner , when for the 50th time , odense local authority recognized excellence and beauty in architectural design . \u201cbyens bro is a striking architectural structure and even a city gate which has already become a landmark for a city in growth\u201d \u2013 so runs one of the comments made by the panel of judges behind the award .\ntoday i pasted by the construction site of the new carlsberg station where the extensive concrete work is moving fast ahead these days . the first columns and the support for a part of the new square is about to be made and it looks very promising . i am looking extremely much forward to experience the new space in carlsberg byen with the new station and the square that i have designed with my colleagues at gottlieb paludan architects .\na new resource and energy centre is to contribute to a greener hamburg . the plant is set to become the city\u2019s new green energy landmark , symbolizing the shift from traditional waste incineration to more integrated utilization of the energy resources found in waste . gottlieb paludan architects has just won the competition to design the exterior of the new landmark , having submitted a proposal that includes planted fa\u00e7ades , a \u2018sky walk\u2019 and a visitors\u2019 centre just click for source .\nwith well - attended events in copenhagen and aarhus on 23 and 28 november 2012 , we launched gottlieb paludan architects in style . thanks to over 400 cheerful guests \u2014 clients , business partners and colleagues , frederik ejlers , kurt brink kristensen and s\u00f8ren arildskov rasmussen received a very special welcome as new partners at the in - house events in both cities . the copenhagen office also enjoyed live entertainment from m\u00f8 , an up - and - coming name on the danish music scene .\nat simsand architects i have participated in the open international ideas competition for huntonstranda in gj\u00f8vik , norway . the task was to design a masterplan . . .\nfollowing a tender round , hiller\u00f8d forsyning has selected gottlieb paludan architects ( gpa ) to develop and plan a 51 - hectare site with landscaping , wetlands , and the design of a new consortium headquarters . the project is an important step towards the realization of an ambitious energy , climate and natural environment park , showcasing some of the basic functions that keep our society running . the consultancy team also includes consulting engineers sloth m\u00f8ller a / s and water experts kr\u00fcger a / s .\ngottlieb paludan architects has won the project to rebuild nordhavn station in collaboration with niras . we will build a new railway bridge with underground tunnels beneath the existing tracks to establish safe and suitable access routes , improved interconnections between bus , train and metro services , better forecourt areas , enhanced conditions and more space for pedestrians and cyclists . last but not least , it will create a new and very central connection between the existing \u00f8sterbro area and the new urban quarter of nordhavn . . .\nthe entry entitled \u2018grow your city\u2019 has been selected to go through to the second phase of the competition to develop the ydre \u00f8sterbro area in nyk\u00f8bing falster . the proposal was developed by a team consisting of elk\u00e6r & ebbeskov , gottlieb paludan architects , ghb landskabsarkitekter , hundsb\u00e6k & henriksen , rekommanderet and dan - ejendomme . it will now undergo further development in cooperation with guldborgsund local authority and the philanthropic association realdania . this architectural competition is part of realdania\u2019s campaign \u2018suburbs of the future\u2019 . . .\ngottlieb paludan architects is to design and plan the s - train in the new urban , carlsberg quarter of copenhagen . the current enghave station will be closed , and the new station will therefore serve both the well - established residential area near s\u00f8nder boulevard / enghavevej and the newly established carlsberg quarter . carlsberg station will be situated west of vester f\u00e6lledvej near the entrance to the new \u2018carlsberg \u2014 our town\u2019 , and completion is expected in 2015 . we won the project in cooperation with grontmij and atkins .\nthe utility company , energiforsyningen , in the coastal town of k\u00f8ge southwest of copenhagen has decided to create a future - proof water house which will combine the production of clean drinking water with research , learning and play with water . following a project competition , the members of the consultancy team have been nominated : kr\u00fcger will be the full - service adviser , while gottlieb paludan architects and ekj r\u00e5dgivende ingeni\u00f8rer will be the sub - consultants in charge of planning and producing the preliminary drawings for the project .\ngottlieb paludan architects was selected as winner of the invited project competition for a new foot and cycle bridge across the railway in the centre of odense , denmark\u2019s third - largest city . the bridge will provide a link between central odense and the new urban developments by the harbour , and it will become a landmark \u2014 visible to everyone passing odense railway station by train , on foot or by bicycle . the winning entry was produced in cooperation with es consult , niras , bartenbach lichtlabor and lighting - design artist anita j\u00f8rgensen .\ns\u00f8ren arildskov rasmussen , architect and gpa partner , will speak today in the scottish parliament . s\u00f8ren arildskov was invited by the cycling cross party group and nordic horizons to lend inspiration from the nordic countries for the development of the scottish welfare state . on behalf of gottlieb paludan architects and cycling embassy denmark , s\u00f8ren arildskov will present the new n\u00f8rreport station project in copenhagen , discussing steps taken to improve cycling in copenhagen / denmark and , more generally , danish bicycle culture with the members of the scottish parliament and other participants .\nin the suburbs of the future , people will \u2014 quite literally \u2014 grow their neighbourhoods , because without their enthusiasm and commitment , suburbs will wither and die . everything they grow must be edible , and the focus must be on community , neighbourliness and the natural environment . team elki\u00e6r + ebbeskov , gottlieb paludan architects , ghb landskabsarkitekter , hundsb\u00e6k & henriksen ( engineers ) , rekommanderet and deas have won the sixth and last of the competitions on the suburbs of the future , launched by the philanthropic association realdania and guldborgsund local authority .\nthroughout each of the projects , the architects aimed to use brick in a way that quietly complements the visual language of their industrial surroundings , while adding a discreetly modern presence .\nat simsand architects i have designed a new skogfinsk museum in norway . with 203 proposals from all over the world the project took part of one of the largest . . .\ngottlieb paludan architects has just signed a framework contract with national procurement ltd denmark ( in danish : statens & kommunernes indk\u00f8bs service \u2014 ski ) to supply architectural services . the contract applies to \u201cservice area 5\u201d in framework contract 17 . 07 , which covers architectural services all over the country within the utilities sector . under the ski contract , we are therefore in a position to offer the danish state and all 98 local authorities our architectural expertise on energy and construction projects as of 1 january 2013 . the contract will run for four years , and it covers . . .\neach of the facilities is located in a traditionally industrial area where brick has been used consistently over the preceding decades , prompting the architects to choose the same material for their new additions .\ncontinue reading chairman of the prize - committee , architect maa dorte mandrup - poulsen explains the choice of this years ' winner :\nthrough the years , gottlieb paludan architects have in an unsurpassed manner been able to render utility buildings and technical facilities all around denmark with a quiet , timeless , and also personal architectural appearance . they work with great consistency , technical insight and an indisputable artistic integrity . they cultivate the detailing to perfection and process the special opportunities , the textures of building materials , or the tectonics of a construction in order to create powerful identities for otherwise anonymous places\n.\nformer prize - winners include gehl architects , cobe , sla , lene tranberg , dorte mandrup , cf m\u00f8ller , plot , henning larsen , j\u00f8rn utzon , and artist olafur eliasson visit web page .\nwith public architects i have been on a five days study tour to new york , and what an exciting , intense , versatile and outstanding city . it is only a matter of . . .\njesper gottlieb , gpa creative director and partner , is among the speakers at \u2018bonding bricks\u2019 \u2014 an international seminar on masonry , its current challenges and practice at the school of architecture of the royal danish academy of fine arts on 4 october 2012 .\nit is more difficult to make a brick building look good when it is built up against a historic brick building ,\ngottlieb added .\nwhere the level of craft and detail is impossible to contend with , one has to interpret rather than copy .\nlouis kahn says that bricks talk loudly about what they want to be , but i have always found them continuously quiet and , like an old respected grandfather at a family dinner table , bricks can command total attention in complete silence ,\njesper gottlieb said .\nthe direct adjacencies with historic buildings provided us with our biggest design challenge ,\nsaid creative director jesper gottlieb .\nhow could we respond to the ornate and delicate brick facades in an appropriate yet contemporary way , while avoiding the pastiche ? and so our process turned towards subtle moves in the brick bonding .\ngpa has been selected as one of the winners in the first phase of the design competition for \u2018denmark\u2019s most beautiful climate adaptation solution\u2019 in middelfart on the island of fyn . our proposal , devised in cooperation with sne architects , 2 + 1 id\u00e9bureau , via trafik and the consultants jan st\u00f8vring and anna lund , was praised for its pragmatic suds solutions and its appreciation of middelfart\u2019s existing qualities .\nlocated in prominent historical industrial contexts , the buildings form part of the everyday fabric of the city , but also an important part of the city\u2019s history . \u201c the direct adjacencies with historic buildings provided us with our biggest design challenge ; how could we respond to the ornate and delicate brick facades in an appropriate yet contemporary way , whilst avoiding the pastiche , and so our process turned towards subtle moves in the brick bonding\u201d . explain the architects .\nsegment 3 houses the dr administration , joint meeting facilities , the \u2018p4 k\u00f8benhavn\u2019 radio channel as well as a production kitchen and the staff canteen . in addition , the building accommodates the entire organization\u2019s goods - in department and waste handling . segment 3 is structured as a composition of building , glass fa\u00e7ade and internal garden courtyards . the glass fa\u00e7ade is shaped like a massive external screen , simplifying the visual identity of the segment and strengthening its connection with the other segments .\nthe external screen provides a number of user - related , climatic and maintenance benefits , and the courtyards behind the screen make a positive contribution to the climate strategy of the building , including mechanically supported natural ventilation , to name but one inventive design feature . the courtyards are not entirely enclosed , and the plants and temperatures are therefore affected by the seasons . the glass fa\u00e7ade and a light glass roof shelter the courtyards against the elements and create comfortable semi - protected outdoor spaces that extend the summer season for dr employees .\nthe three open office floors are organized around a central atrium with skylight and garden courtyards . thus , all workstations are positioned close to the fa\u00e7ades and natural daylight , and an attractive and flexible working environment plays a key role in creating a well - functioning organization .\nthis full - service consultancy project was completed in cooperation with nobel arkitekter and ramb\u00f8ll as sub - consultants and in close dialogue with dr\u2019s client organization and user groups . the project also included environmentally sound planning and design as well as general financial analyses of potential construction proposals .\nis a passion driven community of people specialized in art , architecture and design that feeds the world the most extraordinary projects brought forward by professionals around the globe .\nwe invite you to contribute to this extraordinary endeavor with you own design , feel free to submit your ideas .\n\u00a9 2017 \u00b7 architecture lab \u00b7 copyright of photos belong to photographer / office mentioned .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 strict / / en\nurltoken\nsave my name , email , and website in this browser for the next time i comment .\nwe use cookies to personalize the contents and the ads that help us pay the cost of this service , add social media functions and analyze our traffic . our partners , in the likes of google adwords or facebook may use this data combined with other information that you may have given them previously while using their services . find out more .\nby designing a simple and beautiful construction based on the natural traffic patterns , the team wishes to ensure clear and attractive functionality for all future users - pedestrians and cyclists - and to ease travel to and from the city by train .\nodense is the third largest city in denmark . its harbour district is expanding with homes , educational opportunities and workplaces . the bridge project will form an organic extension of the city space in a smooth , inviting motion between north and south . under the motto ' the city in motion ' , the bridge design is aimed at creating a beacon for odense and a celebration of non - motorised traffic .\nplease enter above code : cannot read the code ? please click here or click on the image to reload .\nthank you for adding your comment . subject to a brief scrutiny from the wan editorial team , your comment will appear on the page shortly .\nthis web page the 500 . 000 , - dkk large prize will be awarded by marianne jelved , minister of culture at an event in nykredit ' s head office on may 27th .\nlocated on the outskirts of shenzhen , the waste - to - energy plant will incinerate 5 , 000 tonnes of waste per day , generating 550 million kwh every year . the client demands a strong architectural vision for the project that will give the city and the local residents an inviting public complex while also providing a platform for public education urltoken .\nurltoken earthworks have begun in hiller\u00f8d , where the solr\u00f8dg\u00e5rd climate and environmental park is now underway .\nthe european convention for constructional steelwork has selected the new foot and cycle bridge in odense as the winner of an award of merit for its outstanding and creative use of steel continue reading .\nryparken s - train station has undergone major renovation ; it has become a very welcoming station , much easier to find your way around and with good access arrangements and more bicycle parking spaces see more .\non saturday , january 10th the re - designed n\u00f8rreport station in central copenhagen was inaugurated . after three years of construction work , the busiest transport hub in denmark is now a large , open and accessible urban space , with focus on the needs of pedestrians and cyclists .\nthe team behind the redesign of n\u00f8rreport station has won the 2016 danish lighting award for the integrated and holistic lighting project which , with a few simple steps , solved a series of complex issues at the busy station forecourt visit web page .\nthe integrated lighting project at denmark\u2019s busiest station is one of four projects in the running for the danish lighting award which will be presented on january 26 , 2017 . click to see more\nthe team behind the redesign of n\u00f8rreport station has won this year\u2019s \u201clandezine international landscape award\u201d ( lila ) \u2019s public choice award in the project category .\nthe new framework agreement includes architectural services in relation to the development of new stations and renovations , alterations and additions to existing metro stations urltoken .\nthe team behind the redesign of n\u00f8rreport station has won the 2016 danish lighting award for the integrated and holistic lighting project which , with a few simple steps , solved a series of complex issues at the busy station forecourt click at this page .\na new high - speed train station , located deep inside a mountain by the norwegian coastal city holmestrand , was inaugurated on saturday , december 17th in a large , official opening ceremony .\nthe integrated lighting project at denmark\u2019s busiest station is one of four projects in the running for the danish lighting award which will be presented on january 26 , 2017 .\nthe central signalling post at copenhagen goods yard will be moved tomorrow , 3 september 2016 , from copenhagen to gedser , a small town at the southern tip of the island of falster . the tower is widely known as the yellow mansion on account of the 1975 comedy the olsen gang on the track , number seven of the much - loved film series about the exploits of a fictional danish criminal gang . gpa has been involved in both the external and internal renovation , including the final layout and decor of the tower .\ncarlsberg station opened on sunday 3 july and will be the main transport hub for the new carlsberg city . the new station is located where the carlsberg breweries had its own freight station , ' station hof ' , from 1937 to 1985 , and when the new urban area is completed , it is expected to become the fifth busiest station in copenhagen with 24 , 000 daily users .\nthe european convention for constructional steelwork has selected the new foot and cycle bridge in odense as the winner of an award of merit for its outstanding and creative use of steel .\nryparken s - train station has undergone major renovation ; it has become a very welcoming station , much easier to find your way around and with good access arrangements and more bicycle parking spaces .\nconstruction workers and engineers have now bored and blasted their way through a considerable proportion of the 130 , 000 m\u00b3 of rock that will need to be removed to make way for the tunnel and station at holmestrand . the work is coming on which is why it was possible to arrange an open house event in june for the people living in the area . people arrived in great numbers to see the construction site , and the event was a great success .\nfollowing the reorganization of the building site and the barriers on n\u00f8rrevoldgade in copenhagen during the month of may , phase 3 of the project to build the new n\u00f8rreport station is now in proceeding as planned . parallel to the building process , the architectural scale model of the project has been selected as part of the danish contribution to the london festival of architecture .\n. the danish contribution will be a snapshot of the new humanism in danish architecture .\nthe danish ministry of culture has appointed the danish architecture centre to nominate officials for the project which is also funded not only by the ministry of culture but also by realdania and the danish arts foundation\u2019s committee for architecture grants and project funding . together they have appointed architect boris brorman jensen and philosopher kristoffer lindhardt weiss to curate the official danish contribution to the biennale .\ncontinue reading since 2004 , the wienerberger brick award has been instrumental in putting a spotlight on brick architecture and honouring worthy exponents . winners are selected every other year in various categories .\nread more the utilities company forsyning helsing\u00f8r will be building the new snekkersten waterworks , which will include a new plant and the facilities to invite in the public for a tale of water .\nprinsens bro near christiansborg palace in central copenhagen was originally built in 1682 . the existing bridge from 1926 was in such a poor state of repair that saving it would have been an exercise in futility . now , the bridge to the islet of slotsholmen has reopened in a new and stronger version . with greater carrying capacity and improved safety , the newly constructed bridge will serve all types of traffic for many years to come .\nhvidovre local authority invites interested parties to participate in an architectural competition to design a new cultural centre in hvidovre . the brief is to build kulturg\u00e5rden ( the cultural centre ) complete with \u2018theatre garden\u2019 as well as arrival and parking areas on a site which is just over 2 , 000 square metres . the total construction sum amounts to some dkk 70 million excluding vat .\nthe new premises for the city archives in the dutch city of delft are completed .\na majority the danish parliament has agreed to launch phase one of togfonden dk ( the train foundation dk \u2013 a political agreement to reserve dkk 28 . 5 billion for railway infrastructure improvements ) : a 35 - kilometre high - speed line across the western part of the island of funen . gpa headed the landscape assessments for the different alignments to be included in the eia report and developed the concept design for integrating the line into the landscape .\nplay and homeliness are pivotal aspects of gpa ' s design proposal for a new hospital wing for children , adolescents and pregnant women at rigshospitalet in copenhagen . the design won second prize .\nthe new framework agreement includes architectural services in relation to the development of new stations and renovations , alterations and additions to existing metro stations .\nhow do we create water - wise cities ? integrating technical storm water solutions with robust landscape design can turn our current challenges into attractive and liveable solutions that enhance both urban life and biological diversity . at the conference\nembrace the water\nin gothenburg , gpa and ramb\u00f8ll shared their common experiences from the kags\u00e5 park project north of copenhagen .\nmake industrial agriculture sustainable ! this is the vision of the development project \u2018greenhouse pigs\u2019 which is currently showcased at the food revolution 5 . 0 exhibition in hamburg .\ngpa , bdp and art in site are one of the three teams selected as winners of the first phase of the competition to design copenhagen ' s new children ' s hospital , b\u00f8rneriget .\nthe team behind the redesign of n\u00f8rreport station has won the 2016 danish lighting award for the integrated and holistic lighting project which , with a few simple steps , solved a series of complex issues at the busy station forecourt .\nmorten kabell , mayor for technical and environmental affairs , opened litauens plads in vesterbro in copenhagen on friday 28 october . people from local institutions , schools and organizations participated in this festive event , as did many residents from the area .\nmonday 3 october 2016 saw the inauguration of the new town centre of bording . the revitalization project that transforms the town centre of bording into a new , cohesive and attractive urban space is developed by gpa in collaboration with bogl and moe .\non world architecture day , 3 october 2016 , gpa invites you for a coffee , a guided tour and a chance to experience the unique lighting of n\u00f8rreport station .\nthursday 1 september 2016 was a milestone in copenhagen local authority\u2019s vision to become the world\u2019s first co2 - neutral capital . lord mayor of the city of copenhagen frank jensen and mayor for technical and environmental affairs of the city of copenhagen morten kabell together with the greater copenhagen utility company hofor\u2019s chairman and ceo leo larsen cut the first sod for the new chp unit , called bio4 , at amagerv\u00e6rket , which will supply the greater copenhagen area with district heating generated from sustainable biomass .\nkolding local authority has launched an architectural competition to obtain proposals for a reinterpretation of skamlingsbanken\u2019s history as a national rallying ground . gpa and ingeni\u00f8r ' ne are advisers on the project .\nlocated on the outskirts of shenzhen , the waste - to - energy plant will incinerate 5 , 000 tonnes of waste per day , generating 550 million kwh every year . the client demands a strong architectural vision for the project that will give the city and the local residents an inviting public complex while also providing a platform for public education .\nearthworks have begun in hiller\u00f8d , where the solr\u00f8dg\u00e5rd climate and environmental park is now underway .\nhm queen margrethe ii will today inaugurate \u2018the world\u2019s most accessible office building\u2019 in h\u00f8je - taastrup . the inauguration marks the creation of a reference building for integrated accessibility solutions and universal design \u2014 the first office complex striving for 100 per cent accessibility for all , regardless of any disability .\n15 . 00 doors open 15 . 45 welcome speech 18 . 30 d . \u00f8 . p . ( organic hot dog stand ) serving organic sausages , root vegetable mash and hot dogs 21 . 00 m\u00f8 plays a live set \u2014 \u2018electrocrunkpop with a hint of nordic melancholy\u2019 21 . 30 dj sylle gets everybody out on the dance floor\nanaerobic digestion ( ad ) is expected to become an important part of denmark\u2019s future range of sustainable energy production methods , and plans are therefore currently being made for the construction of a number of production facilities all over the country . the danish nature agency and the philanthropic association realdania will be working together on seven pilot projects to shed light on the possibilities and challenges arising in terms of landscape and architecture with the coming extension of the biogas supply network in denmark ."]}
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", "topic": 5}], "title": "the araca group", "paragraphs": ["the araca group did not immediately respond to cnbc ' s request for comment .\nthe araca group the araca group \u2013 founded in 1997 by partners matthew rego , michael rego and hank unger , the araca group produces and merchandise live entertainment and theatrical events on broadway and around the world . for more information , please visit urltoken .\nmatthew rego , michael rego , and unger are the principals of the araca group , llc .\nthe trio is producing \u201curinetown\u201d through an entertainment production company , the araca group . the araca group partnered with su , northwestern university , the university of michigan , florida state university and yale university to form the theater production project .\nproduced by the araca group and dodger theatricals ; produced in association with theatredreams , inc . and lauren mitchell\nthe araca project is an initiative of the araca group and syracuse university . this year , the university of michigan , northwestern university and florida state university have joined the commitment to early career development .\nthe araca group , the broadway producer and merchandising firm , has launched a new division , araca media & entertainment , to develop and manage broadway - inspired entertainment properties across film , tv digital and stage .\nthe araca group , the broadway producer and merchandising firm , has launched a new division , araca media & entertainment , to develop and manage broadway - inspired entertainment properties across film , tv digital and stage . araca has tapped michael barra ( pictured above ) , the former head of stageworks media , to lead the new branch of the company , which will partner [ \u2026 ]\nfounded in 1997 by partners matthew rego , michael rego and hank unger , the araca group llc produces and merchandises live entertainment and theatrical events on broadway and around the world .\nwicked is produced by marc platt , universal stage productions , the araca group , jon b . platt and david stone . the executive producer ( uk ) is michael mccabe .\nthe araca group\u2019s third annual araca project will feature six original productions , including three plays , a research - based theatrical event and a sketch / variety show . performances are scheduled to begin sept . 3 at the american theatre for actors in new york city .\n' s big ball , with several\nprinces\n( e . g . , the araca group and dodger theatricals ) coming forth with the financial wherewithal to pull the pumpkin coach to another level .\nall performances of the araca project will be held at the american theatre of actors at 314 w . 54th st .\nthe current co - executive producers of the araca project , danny bateman and phil blechman are also graduates of su\u2019s drama program . they got their start with the araca group in 2012 as participants of the production , \u201cthe black book . \u201d experiencing both sides of the pitch and application process , bateman shared what he looks for in production pitches .\nhasbro is getting into the live entertainment game . their first move : \u201c monopoly the musical , \u201d targeted for broadway and the first of a series of stage projects to be announced out of a new partnership between hasbro and the araca group , the broadway producing and merchandising company .\naraca , which produced the broadway run of pultizer - winner \u201cdisgraced\u201d and is on the producing team of shows including \u201cwicked\u201d and \u201cshuffe along , \u201d first connected with hasbro through araca\u2019s successful merchandising division . beyond handling merchandise for musicals including \u201cwicked , \u201d \u201cmatilda\u201d and \u201cthe book of mormon , \u201d araca also does brand extension work for music acts like beyonce and britney spears , and for hollywood conglomerates like disney , for which araca helped spearhead the her universe line of apparel .\nif a team\u2019s proposal is selected for production , they are given significant financial support and mentorship from the two executive producers of the araca project .\n' wicked , ' b ' way / tour casting call | marc platt , universal pictures , araca group , jon b . platt , and david stone - theater auditions | backstage\nhasbro is getting into the live entertainment game . their first move : \u201cmonopoly the musical , \u201d targeted for broadway and the first of a series of stage projects to be announced out of a new partnership between hasbro and the araca group , the broadway producing and merchandising company . the expansion into live theater seems a natural extension [ \u2026 ]\nthe 171 matchups between the orange and the raiders are the most in su history . read more \u00bb\ndiscuss the play with members of the cast and crew following the performance . free\nwhile hasbro partnered with lionsgate to produce the film version of its popular financial board game , it will work with the araca group , the broadway production company behind\nurinetown ,\nwicked\nand\nrock of ages ,\nto develop the musical adaption , according to an exclusive report from variety .\nno timeline for \u201cmonopoly the musical\u201d has yet been set , with the premiere of the full production looking at least three or four years away . further stage projects from hasbro and araca will announced in the coming months .\nteen council love theater . see theater . spread theater . join this group of dedicated teens .\nthe araca group ' s media & entertainment division launched in 2015 and is tasked with adapting plays and musicals for stages beyond broadway and west end , as well as developing musical projects for live broadcast , television , film , and digital .\n\u201cwe look for passion in teams , as much as we look for the work to be good , the araca project is more about fostering the entrepreneurial spirit in people so if the work is good , that\u2019s great , but its more about the people , \u201d bateman said .\ni can tell you this : it ' s not going to be a musical about people sitting around playing monopoly ,\nmatthew rego of the araca group , told variety .\nwhat turns us on is creating something that explores the world of monopoly , kind of like the lego movies have done with legos .\nthe araca group , llc and east of doheny , ltd . ' s venture provides a mutual first - look arrangement to co - produce and co - finance prospective theatrical productions over the next two years . additionally , the companies have joined together in creating a fund to support development of new works aimed at commercial production .\nwe are thrilled about our new relationship with east of doheny ,\nsaid hank unger of the araca group .\nwe have a shared ideology , passion and commitment about why great theatre is so important . our new alliance combines the strengths of each company as well as increasing the size of our creative pipeline .\nthe front page was the basis for the 1988 film switching channels , with the action transposed from newspapers to television . none of the original dialogue survived .\nken : hello everybody ! welcome back to another episode of the producer\u2019s perspective podcast , and another first year . not only do we have two guests today , but we have siblings on the podcast . please welcome to the podcast , a tony award - winning producer and merchandise major establisher of the araca group , michael and matthew rego . welcome guys !\nwell , in chicago , the merchandise is handled by the vendor staff hired by the theatre .\naka aka is a global , full - service advertising agency with offices in the us , uk and australia . the aka group , including digital media services and the film advertising agency the creative partnership , delivers creative , strategic and insightful campaigns to the entertainment industry worldwide .\nwe are so excited to announce this collection , and to extend the storytelling of widely beloved titles and characters to theater audiences everywhere ,\nsaid michael barra , president , media & entertainment at the araca group .\npartnering with dps is a dream come true as they represent the absolute best in class in stage play publishing .\nthe araca group , a leading broadway producing company ( urinetown , wicked , disgraced ) , has announced plans to launch a collection of hollywood - inspired stage plays to be licensed to professional and amateur theaters around the world . the hollyway collection will be published and licensed exclusively by dramatists play service ( dps ) , with the first - look deal covering up to seven new plays within the first two years .\njames corden hosted the 2016 ceremony , which was broadcast on the cbs television network from the stage of the beacon theatre in new york . the awards honor the best in professional theatre on broadway .\ngeneral manager : dodger management group ( sally campbell morse , robert c . strickstein ) ; company manager : marc borsak\nurinetown ,\nthe unlikely broadway musical with aesthetic roots in chcago , is headed for hollywood . a spokesman for the new york - based killer films confirmed thursday that the company has acquired the rights to the musical , which will be co - produced with the araca group , the theatrical producer . killer also said it has hired former chicagoans mark hollman and greg kotis to develop a screenplay from their hit musical , which continues to play on broadway and garnered 10 tony . . .\nnew york , new york senior vice president production and development at the araca group entertainment skills : theatre , arts administration , performing arts , dramaturgy , directing , plays , drama , theatrical production , entertainment , musical theatre education : harvard university 2005 \u2013 2007 mfa , a . r . t . / mxat institute for advanced theatre training york university bfa honours , theatre experience : the araca group august 2015 \u2013 present woolly mammoth theatre company june 2013 \u2013 july 2015 woolly mammoth theatre company january 2008 \u2013 june 2013 new york theatre workshop 2007 \u2013 2008 steppenwolf theatre company 2001 \u2013 2004\naraca group , led by matthew rego , michael rego and hank unger , is a producer of ongoing stage hit \u201c wicked \u201d as well as recent titles \u201cskylight\u201d and \u201cdisgraced , \u201d with licensing and brand management clients including \u201c wicked \u201d and \u201cthe book of mormon . \u201d beyond broadway , araca is a founding partner of her universe , the clothing line for female sci - fi and fantasy fans . the company has offices in new york , l . a . , vegas , chicago , london and sydney .\nby giving artists the opportunity to take on the full artistic and fiscal responsibilities of producing their work off - broadway , the araca project endeavors to embolden these artists to recognize the power of the entrepreneurial spirit in shaping one\u2019s artistic destiny ,\naccording to press notes . for more information visit www . aracaproject . com .\nis a darkly sardonic brechtian tale and with the show itself the cinderella . the idea - - an ecological disaster driven revolutionary saga parodying the likes of\nwhistle pig , columbia live stage , the dodgers , michael watt , the araca group , len blavatnik , burnt umber productions , michael coppel , ken davenport , stephen found , greenleaf productions , david harris , independent presenters network , the john gore organization , stephanie p . mcclelland , just for laughs theatricals / glass half full productions , marion alden badway , marriner group , tommy mottola , nederlander presentations inc , daryl roth , sonia friedman productions , theater mogul , tulbart , david walsh , tony & maureen wheeler , jujamcyn theaters\nthe araca group\u2019s name is not a series of secret letters . it was the surname of the rego\u2019 s grandfather , charlie , a sicilian immigrant . like the trio he was a gambler who parlayed $ 300 , which he won in a game of craps , into a supermarket chain . the young men are not only gamblers , but have lots of guts . with limited initial success for their theatrical ventures they continued to plot and plan and have succeeded beyond normal expectations .\nwindy city media group produces windy city queercast , & publishes windy city times , the weekly voice of the gay , lesbian , bisexual and trans community , nightspots , out ! resource guide , and identity .\nduring her time as senior manager with nbc universal consumer products group , francesca cultivated licensing relationships , generated brand awareness in the marketplace and increased retail sales performance through promotional overlays . she worked on major entertainment properties including jurassic park , the fast & the furious , king kong , the cat in the hat and curious george .\nno creative players have yet been locked in for \u201cmonopoly the musical , \u201d and decisions regarding plot , setting and music style are still in flux . \u201ci can tell you this : it\u2019s not going to be a musical about people sitting around playing monopoly , \u201d said matthew rego of the araca group . \u201cwhat turns us on is creating something that explores the world of monopoly , kind of like the lego movies have done with legos . \u201d\njoe\u2019s pie diner is all around you in the new video , filmed from the stage of the brooks atkinson theatre .\naraca is a theatrical and film production , management , marketing , and merchandise company , currently represented on broadway with the new musical\nwicked\nat the gershwin theatre and on national tour with\nurinetown the musical ,\nwhich is under contract with actors ' equity association .\nproducers : scott rudin , roy furman , columbia live stage , center theatre group , roger berlind , william berlind , broadway across america , heni koenigsberg , the araca group , peter may , jon b . platt , color mad productions , daryl roth , jay alix & una jackman , scott m . delman , sonia friedman , ruth hendel , independent presenters network , tulchin bartner productions , len blavatnik , spring sirkin , eli bush , joey parnes , sue wagner , john johnson\nmatt : that was the summer before the vagina monologues opened off - broadway .\nwindy city media group does not approve or necessarily agree with the views posted below . please do not post letters to the editor here . please also be civil in your dialogue . if you need to be mean , just know that the longer you stay on this page , the more you help us .\nfounded in 1870 , hunter is the largest college in the city university of new york ( cuny ) and is one of the oldest public colleges in the country .\ntony nominee michael arden will direct the summer performances of the tony - winning musical .\nthe eight nominees share original drawings and models and explain the vision behind their creativity .\nthe credits listed below have been updated for the broadway production . - - les gutman\nmaboud ebrahimzadeh is thrilled to be reprising his role and making his milwaukee rep debut with such a wonderful group of artists . recent regional credits include :\nset designer scott pask has not jettisoned the show ' s earlier designs in favor of something fancier ; most of the simple set elements are rolled around on casters by the actors . to the sound designers great credit , the miking of the performers avoids the lost - in - space quality from which many broadway shows suffer . ( ditto for the fine band . )\nlong before dorothy joins the fray , the land of oz has two other girls . one with emerald - green skin and the other a beautiful blonde . these two unlikely friends go on to become the wicked witch of the west and glinda the good witch . this broadway show makes for the most spellbinding new musical in years , adored by fans the world over .\ndell is a board member of the international licensing industry merchandisers\u2019 association ( lima ) , the primary trade organization for the worldwide licensing industry .\nmusicals spoofing musicals of by - gone times are decidedly the flavor of the theatrical season . this genre within the musical genre has given us\nscott rudin , eli bush , len blavatnik , peter may , the john gore organization , seth a . goldstein , the araca group , jay alix & una jackman , scott m . delman , ruth hendel , heni koenigsberg , jon b . platt , daryl roth , tulchin bartner productions , stephanie p . mcclelland , jane berg\u00e8re , wendy federman , anita waxman , al nocciolino , spring sirkin , joey parnes , sue wagner , john johnson\nmag has a horse inside her , the spirit of a horse anyway . it ' s the cuban missile crisis , and president kennedy said that\n\u2026the greatest danger of all would be to do nothing\nso efran and leena and mag and sul are thinking about doing something big . two families wrestle with macrame , female empowerment and a shared property line in basil kreimendahl ' s we ' re gonna be okay . bonnie metzgar directs this world premiere play first workshopped through atc ' s partnership with the araca group ( disgraced ) .\ntwelfth night and the comedy of errors will run in the lowell davies festival theatre . kiss me , kate will play on the donald and darlene shiley stage in the old globe theatre , part of the globe\u2019s conrad prebys theatre center .\ncommunity engagement find out about the work we do in the community and how you can participate .\nsetting : the press room of the criminal courts building in chicago . late october , 1928 .\nthe creative team includes many of the creators of matilda the musical : director matthew warchus , composer / lyricist tim minchin , and choreographer peter darling .\nearly sunday morning , the tony awards announced that tonight ' s ceremony would be dedicated to the victims of the mass shooting in orlando , fl .\nthe tomkat project ,\na satiric comedy by brandon ogborn that runs through may 29 at the playground theater , has been accepted to play at the new york international fringe festival in august .\ntomkat\nis an examination of pop culture through the lens of one of the stranger celebrity marriages of the 21st century ; it imagines the backroom dealings that led to the marriage and divorce of tom cruise and katie holmes . read the four - star review in the tribune here . . . .\nproduced by scott rudin , eli bush , len blavatnik , peter may , the john gore organization , eric falkenstein , seth a . goldstein , the araca group , jay alix & una jackman , scott m . delman , ruth hendel , heni koenigsberg , jon b . platt , daryl roth , tulchin bartner productions , stephanie p . mcclelland , true love productions , jane berg\u00e8re , wendy federman , anita waxman , meredith lynsey schade , jamie deroy , al nocciolino and spring sirkin\nthe musical premiered at the old vic in london in the summer of 2016 . it is based on the 1993 film of the same title with a screenplay by danny rubin and harold ramis , based on a story by rubin , directed by ramis , and starring bill murray . the film was added to the united states national film registry in 2006 .\n\u201curinetown\u201d will be performed at the chernuchin theater at the american theater of actors on west 54 street in new york city . the crew is currently preparing for the show , which will take place the weekends of oct . 16 \u201318 and oct . 22\u201324 .\nthe tony awards are celebrating their 70th year . a lot has changed since 1947 . here are some of the high points and milestones along the way .\n- the desecrated cow town that pushed its charred carcass toward the water and created one of the world ' s most glittering lakefronts has always . . .\ntrafficking in more traditional territory is araca ' s plan to revive terrence mcnally ' s frankie and johnny in the claire de lune on broadway . owing to its stars stanley tucci and edie falco ' s schedules , plans have now been pushed to august , with the belasco still a possible venue but not definite .\naraca has tapped michael barra ( pictured above ) , the former head of stageworks media , to lead the new branch of the company , which will partner with studios , networks , music publishers , artist managers and consumer brands in developing projects , including adaptations and reboots of well - known entertainment properties . also on the docket is original scripted and unscripted programming for digital video distribution , featuring broadway names alongside digital stars .\nand go backstage after the show to meet the cast . the winner ' s flights and hotel stay will be included in this amazing prize package . donate to\nwork with us join the team and work at the rep . we offer paid employment and internship opportunities .\nthe tale begins with her days at shiz university , where she became rivals and then friends with glinda the good . when she realizes that the wizard of oz is actually a cause of evil , robbing the animals of their ability to speak , this promising student soon becomes the leader of the opposition to the wizard of oz . eventually , it becomes clear how this underbelly to the famous \u201cwizard of oz\u201d story forms the backdrop for dorothy\u2019s journey that we all know so well .\nsocial services , crisis intervention , child welfare , case managment , group therapy , mental health , adolescents , mental health counseling , adults , developmental . . . , child development , psychology\nbarra recently sold stageworks media , which developed \u201ccheers : live on stage\u201d and pop - hit jukebox musical \u201ccyrano de burgershack , \u201d to private equity firm rebel rebel capital . at araca he\u2019ll work with the company\u2019s senior team of execs , with a base of operations in the company\u2019s new york and l . a . outposts .\nserino coyne serino coyne is the nation\u2019s preeminent full - service entertainment advertising , marketing , and branding agency . founded in 1977 , serino coyne represents some of the world\u2019s largest entertainment brands including disney theatrical group ( frozen , aladdin , the lion king ) , wicked , dear evan hansen , nickelodeon ( spongebob squarepants the musical ) , national geographic encounter , legends / one world observatory , the phantom of the opera , and the tony awards\u00ae . their work has garnered them multiple clio , webby , ex , and telly awards . learn more at urltoken and @ serinocoyne .\nthe show began with a parody of the opening number of hamilton , with the lyrics altered to tell the story of host corden , \u201cthat chubby dude from into the woods , \u201d who promises \u201ctonight\u2019s show will not be all about hamilton \u2014there will be commercial breaks . \u201d\nthose not ready to take a seat at the poker tables purchased broadway bets guest passes and enjoyed the spirit of the evening while playing blackjack and roulette for prizes .\nhow do i make a show ? tamasha explores the core of creating a new work - collaboration . the panel will specifically focus on the role of the writer , director and producer , how each of these roles support each other and the process of working together towards a common goal . panelists discuss the rewards and challenges of building a team and how to prepare for the long stretch .\nshe was most recently with smc entertainment group as executive vp consumer products , where she launched a major consumer products company . brands included the jungle book tv series , poppy cat , h2o just add water , dance academy , and angry little girls !\nken : so the brothers rego and their company burst on the scene with urinetown , as they moved from the fringe festival to off - broadway and then to broadway which i think was probably the fringe festival\u2019s greatest success .\nthe new partnership between hasbro and araca will dig into hasbro\u2019s library for inspiration for stage fare across all theater markets , including broadway , national tours , amusement parks and cruise ships , as well as licensed content created for use by high schools , colleges and community theaters . for their first announced project , the partners will develop \u201c monopoly , \u201d one of gaming\u2019s biggest global brands , for the highest - profile theater market in the country , broadway .\ninnovative theatre foundation the innovative theatre foundation was created to bring recognition to the great work being done in new york city\u2019s off - off - broadway and to honor its artistic heritage . each year itf supports one of the largest artistic communities in the world and celebrates the work of thousands of the most devoted and prolific artists creating theatre today .\nproduced by scott rudin , eli bush , len blavatnik , peter may , the john gore organization , eric falkenstein , seth a . goldstein , the araca group , jay alix & una jackman , scott m . delman , ruth hendel , heni koenigsberg , jon b . platt , daryl roth , tulchin bartner productions , stephanie p . mcclelland , true love productions , jane berg\u00e8re , wendy federman , anita waxman , meredith lynsey schade , jamie deroy , al nocciolino and spring sirkin ; executive producer : joey parnes , sue wagner and john johnson\nthe press room of chicago\u2019s criminal courts building is buzzing with reporters covering the story of an escaped prisoner . when star reporter hildy johnson ( john slattery ) accidentally discovers the runaway convict , he and his editor walter burns ( nathan lane ) conspire to hide the man from the other reporters , while they chase the biggest scoop of their careers .\nthe rock and the ripe written by mark blane\nsix restless high schoolers are stuck in the principal ' s waiting room , all up for expulsion after taking part in bullying incidents - though , most of them were the ones being bullied . they banter with each other while they wait to go back to class , until they discover that the principal isn ' t coming . inspired by the laramie project , the rock and the ripe presents a 75 minute story taken from the real actions of bullied gay teens that desperately sought to take the rock \u2018off their chest . \u2019\nwe are beyond excited to be partnering with lionsgate and comic - con for this new platform ,\nsays eckstein .\nfive years ago , when we launched her universe , fangirls were an afterthought and ' geek fashion ' was nothing more than a men ' s boxy t - shirt . together , with my partner , the araca group , we set out to build an empowering community and merchandise line for fangirls to step into the spotlight and feel celebrated and stylish . five years later geek fashion is a trending topic and we cannot wait to show the world that it ' s here to stay .\nthe new svod platform is being developed by the fan convention in partnership with lionsgate and will launch early next year .\nthe seminar series features a panel selected from the current show . reception at 5 : 00 p . m . free\nvolunteer at the rep become a member of the friends and support us by ushering , working special events and more .\njohn gore organization the john gore organization family of companies includes broadway across america and urltoken , under the supervision of producer john gore ( chairman & ceo ) . current productions include beautiful , cats , fiddler on the roof , on your feet ! , the front page , and the humans .\nshubert organization since its founding in 1900 , the shubert organization has been in the forefront of the american theatre . over the years , the company has produced and co - produced hundreds of broadway plays and musicals . under the leadership of philip j . smith , chairman , and robert e . wankel , president , the shubert organization owns and operates 17 historic broadway theatres and six off - broadway venues . the company is active in civic , community and industry affairs .\na merchandise deal for \u201cmagic : the gathering\u201d first brought araca into contact with hasbro , after which the two companies began to discuss the potential for collaborating on stage work . \u201cour businesses are quite similar , \u201d said simon waters , hasbro\u2019s general manager and svp of entertainment and consumer products . waters\u2019 description of hasbro\u2019s gaming experiences \u2014 immersive \u2014 has become a trendy signifier in the theater industry in recent years . \u201cwe\u2019re expanding our franchises and building immersive experiences . to bring our properties to life onstage is just the next level of immersion . \u201d\nproduced by scott rudin , roy furman , james l . nederlander , eli bush , universal stage productions , roger berlind , william berlind , heni koenigsberg , terry allen kramer , seth a . goldstein , the john gore organization , daryl roth , the araca group , len blavatnik , eric falkenstein , ruth hendel , independent presenters network , peter may , jay alix & una jackman , jane berg\u00e8re , scott m . delman , wendy federman , stephanie p . mcclelland , anita waxman , al nocciolino , spring sirkin , barbara freitag and john mara , jr . & benjamin simpson\nbucky has worked all over the world , first relocating to london in 1982 , when he accepted the position of managing director and vp of winterland productions\u2019 uk operation . for the next 10 years , he orchestrated the establishment of tour , retail and licensing operations in western and eastern europe , the far east , japan , australia , the middle east and south africa .\nit ' s not the same in all cities , though . in chicago , the touring people do take a break .\n, tells the story of a green colored skinned woman named elphaba and how she later becomes the wicked witch of oz .\njaclyn backhaus is an indian - american playwright and co - founder of fresh ground pepper . recent new york productions include men on boats ( nyt critics ' pick , clubbed thumb ' s summerworks , the kilroys ' 2015 list ) , people doing math live ! ( under the radar festival ' s incoming ! series at the public theater ) , the incredible fox sisters ( live source , the new ohio ) , and you on the moors now ( theater reconstruction ensemble , upcoming with the hypocrites in fall 2016 ) . she has received commissions from playwrights horizons and ars nova and is the 2016 tow foundation playwright - in - residence at clubbed thumb . her work has been developed and showcased with the bonnaroo music and arts festival , playwrights horizons , the public and joe ' s pub , the ice factory festival , ( not just ) 3 new plays , the civilians r & d ; group , space on ryder farm , ars nova ' s antfest , and the falcons . she hails from phoenix , arizona .\nthe final table also featured , in order of finish , carl pasbjerg of alchemy production group , joel szulc from theatre under the stars in houston , actress lorinda lisitza , tejal patel with jujamcyn theaters , david broser of harbor entertainment , stephen santore with spotco , jeff loeb from nederlander\u2019s hollywood pantages theatre and john sabat of cubist systematic strategies .\nthe theater center the theater center is a multi - use performance space located at 1627 broadway in the heart of times square . the venue houses two of the longest running off - broadway shows in nyc \u2013 the fantasticks and perfect crime . equipped with two theaters , and two studios it is a prime event space for productions , workshops , seminars , and commercial events .\nthe biggies are dewynters ( not a good company to work for - they treat their staff like trash ; and yes they have a couple of big shows but . . . . ) rick steiner - hairspray and such ( basically if he is a major investor in a show he ' ll do the merch ) araca group ( again they do their own ) clear channel ( again , major investment they own the merch rights ) and max merchandising ( not sure if we are hiring or not ) rent , lennon , ave q , mamma mia and a few others upcoming theatre refreshment doesn ' t actually do their own merch they simply hold the rights for their houses and get a cut from merch . good luck\nthe exuberant evening welcomed players from all corners of the industry , from theatre owners and advertising agencies to production companies , producers and performers . among the broadway luminaries participating in the evening\u2019s fun were paige davis , josh grisetti , steve martin , joe mantello , patrick page , scott rudin , aaron tveit , tony yazbeck , the cast of the tony award - nominated best play the humans , as well as world poker champion eric seidel .\nthe closest parking is not always the best as it often takes longer to park and retrieve your vehicle as fellow theatre goers have the same idea . a better choice of parking may be the second choice or further away by a couple of avenues .\nmost recently as executive director of marketing and retail development at global icons , she worked with high profile corporate brands and was instrumental in guiding growth of the clients\u2019 licensing programs through strategic manufacturing and retail partnerships for ford motor company , bmw group , honda and dannon , among others .\nthis year the tonys borrowed hamilton ' s # ham4ham mini - concerts on the front steps of the theatre , and featured similar surprise mini - concerts outside the beacon . the first one had annie ' s \u201dtomorrow\u201d performed by the best score nominees : steve martin , lin - manuel miranda , sara bareilles , edie brickell , glenn slater , with andrew lloyd webber on tambourine .\nemerson college is the only comprehensive college or university in america dedicated exclusively to communication and the arts in a liberal arts context . it is located in downtown boston , at the gateway to the theatre district and in close proximity to major media outlets . it also has facilities in los angeles and the netherlands . the college was founded in 1880 as a small school of oratory .\nthe collection becomes available for licensing in the fall of 2017 , and will include a play adaptation of the iconic television series family ties , written by daniel goldstein , under license by cbs consumer products . the play recently debuted at the human race theatre in dayton , ohio , where it is currently running through june 25 . the adaptation picks up with the keaton family 20 years after alex p . keaton leaves ohio for new york city .\n- like tableaus which make the most of the ensemble ' s skills at mimicry as well as singing and dancing . carrafa ' s many other visual references will be fun for musical buffs to identify . while the money behind this show is very much in evidence , it retains its fringe - y grunginess , its main prop being a tiled wall representing the outside of amenity # 9 which swings around for the scenes in the headquarters of the monolith ugc headquarters . brian macdevitt ' s lighting and jonathan bixby ' s costumes add to the physical pleasures of the production .\nannette y\u00e9 ( production stage manager ) served as stage manager for the old globe\u2019s arms and the man , the royale , quartet , vanya and sonia and masha and spike , the few , pygmalion , god of carnage , anna christie , groundswell , and the 2010 production of dr . seuss\u2019 how the grinch stole christmas ! her other globe credits include a gentleman\u2019s guide to love and murder , dr . seuss\u2019 how the grinch stole christmas ! ( 2011 - 2014 ) , boeing - boeing , the first wives club , opus , dancing in the dark , hay fever , and the summer shakespeare festivals 2008 and 2010 - 2013 .\nthe fundraising total was revealed after a spirited evening of texas hold \u2018em poker at sardi\u2019s restaurant in the heart of new york city\u2019s theatre district . broadway bets gives the theatre community and other loyal broadway cares supporters an opportunity to play in a friendly tournament while raising money to help friends and colleagues in \u201cthe business\u201d through bc / efa\u2019s support of the actors fund while reaching out to the social service agencies serving hundreds of thousands more across the country .\namerican theater company is partially supported by a grant from the illinois arts council , a state agency , and cityarts grant from the city of chicago department of cultural affairs and special events , the lloyd a . fry foundation , polk bros . foundation , the macarthur fund for arts and culture at prince , and the shubert foundation .\nwere they always interested in theatre ? unger recounts that he used to perform magic shows in his backyard . even then he had entrepreneurial instincts , charging the neighbors for attending his epics . there was also the production of the 8 mm \u201cmagic movie\u201d and the numerous horror movies and romantic comedies the trio shot with a video camera .\nmike : usually , and again , with our third partner hank , for us , usually the easiest decision is the creative one . like we\u2019ll see sort of the creative nub of it and then the devil would be in details on how do we get there .\nthe original production of shuffle along is considered the first financially successful broadway show with african american writers and an all african american cast .\nproduced by scott rudin , roy furman , james l . nederlander , eli bush , universal stage productions , roger berlind , william berlind , heni koenigsberg , terry allen kramer , seth a . goldstein , the john gore organization , daryl roth , the araca group , len blavatnik , eric falkenstein , ruth hendel , independent presenters network , peter may , jay alix & una jackman , jane berg\u00e8re , scott m . delman , wendy federman , stephanie p . mcclelland , anita waxman , al nocciolino , spring sirkin , barbara freitag and john mara , jr . & benjamin simpson ; executive producer : joey parnes , sue wagner and john johnson\nis told mostly through flashback . the music and lyrics are by stephen scwartz and the book is by winnie holzman . it chronicles elphaba , a kind - hearted and magically talented young woman with green skin , happened to become known as the wicked witch of the west .\ndan aibel ' s plays have been developed and / or produced by the detroit rep , the sundance institute , syracuse stage , the blank theater ( los angeles ) , flashpoint theatre co . ( philadelphia ) , the source theatre ( washington , d . c . ) and outsider ' s inn collective ( seattle ) . in new york he has worked with page 73 , rattlestick and the new group . his play the meaning of lunchwas seen in chicago at stage left as part of leapfest 7 . a 2014 sundance theatre lab fellow , dan ' s plays have been published by smith & kraus and playscripts . he lives in new york .\nas a subject for a future ph . d . dissertation , let me unreservedly suggest the collected works - all four of them - of the cardiff giant theater company .\nrancho obscuro ,\nthe company ' s latest excursion into dramatis dementius , would make an ideal start for an exploration of the group ' s distinct brand of lunacy , for , though it has its own peculiar quirks and tics , it also shares several characteristics with its predecessors : it is a collaborative work , based on . . .\nsetting : amenity # 9 , the poorest , filthiest urinal in town . the good offices of urine good company . a secret hideout .\nthe \u201cher universe\u201d reality series is the first original content announced for the new service and will follow contestants as they design geek couture concepts for next year ' s her universe fashion show at comic - con . her universe , blondie girl productions and lionsgate will produce the series .\nbucky led the merchandising programs for a number of high profile events , including the 1986 prince\u2019s trust concert in london , working with prince charles and lady diana at the royal albert hall , two nfl wembley stadium football matches , michael jackson history tour , 1999 world cup france soccer tournament , and the 1985 \u201cwe are the world\u201d london wembley event .\nthis year\u2019s broadway bets started with 22 texas hold \u2018em poker tables and more than 200 card players filling the two floors of the iconic restaurant before 10 final players outlasted their competitors to reach the championship table .\nthe daily orange is syracuse university\u2019s independent student news organization . donating today will help ensure that the paper stays run by its student staff .\ni feel like i ' ve walked into someone else ' s wedding ,\nsaid greg kotis , as the nervous former neo - futurist turned author of a hit broadway musical called\nurinetown\nfollowed the likes of mary tyler moore , calista flockhart and alicia silverstone down the paparazzi - laden red carpet before the tony awards on sunday night . but the rumpled kotis , who won a remarkable pair of tony awards sunday night for\nurinetown ,\nthe first musical he had ever written and perhaps the show with the lousiest title in broadway . . .\nsamara weiss is a playwright from southern california ; her plays include ak - 47 sing - along ( here arts center ) , lines in code ( 3ld ) , and dirt ( part 1 ) ( here ) . she is the screenwriter for the animated short films still and feast in a fallen city , as well as the princess grace award - winning the red witch . outside of new york , her work has been produced in los angeles , chicago , st . louis , and hyderabad , india . she is a frequent collaborator with the lucrece project , an nyu humanities initiative working group which fuses scholarship and the arts . mfa columbia ; new georges affiliated artist .\nberko roy , andrew wolvin , darlyn wolvin , the public speaker / the public listener ( boston , ma : houghton mifflin ) , 1993 .\ngreater minneapolis - st . paul area field service professional at ameriprise financial services , inc . marketing and advertising skills : customer service , marketing , communication , group work , leadership , team leadership , writing , multi tasking , organization , time management , social networking , teamwork , customer satisfaction education : st . catherine university 2014 \u2013 2016 bachelor ' s degree , marketing and management with a finance minor normandale community college 2012 \u2013 2013 general coursework minneapolis community and technical college 2012 \u2013 2012 general coursework drake university 2011 \u2013 2012 academy of holy angels 2007 \u2013 2011 high school experience : ameriprise financial services , inc . may 2014 \u2013 present park chrysler jeep june 2013 \u2013 may 2014 athleta september 2013 \u2013 february 2014 buffalo tap may 2013 \u2013 september 2013 einstein bros bagels january 2013 \u2013 may 2013 the araca group february 2013 \u2013 march 2013 various families september 2008 \u2013 december 2012\nwhen the local reviews hit this week , the producers of\nsweet smell of success\ngot a jolt to their confidence . although the reviewers ' tone and tenor varied , none of the chicago critics declared the show a definite hit . all found serious problems in this $ 10 million musical adaptation of a 1957 film about a gossip columnist with the power to ruin lives . and in new york , where the reaction to tryout engagements is closely watched , especially by competitors , observers have . . .\nfrom off - broadway to broadway : the cast remains largely intact , as does the creative team behind this 1999 fringe hit . the world , and new york city in particular , has of course changed mightily . as we wrestle with our losses , reactions and anxieties stemming from the tragedy of september 11 , 2001 , it ' s unavoidable that we ponder the place of musical comedies like this one and of theater in general . indeed , although its broadway opening was postponed a week , this is the first broadway show to open after the crisis , and it opens as a number of other shows on the great white way are closing prematurely , because audiences have resisted returning to both the theater and even the city .\n, told from the perspective of the wicked witch of the west . elphaba just happens to have green - colored skin but she wasn\u2019t always wicked . this musical tells how she came to be considered the villain whom dorothy would later encounter - but it is elphaba\u2019s story , not dorothy\u2019s . the show is aesthetically mindboggling , and the tony - nominated score will leave you humming the songs for weeks to come . consistently a favorite for theatregoers , this epic musical plays in the enormous gershwin theatre . the book by winnie holzman and music and lyrics by stephen schwartz , this story has something for everyone with themes of love , politics and fall from grace .\neast of doheny is a division of lexington entertainment group , an active producer in theatre , film , and television . past broadway productions include\nbig river ,\nsweet smell of success ,\nand tennessee williams '\nnot about nightingales .\njc is the casting director at steppenwolf theatre company . prior to leaving for chicago , he spent five years at the rep , most recently as artistic associate : casting director & director of the emerging professional residency . in addition to casting over 25 productions at the rep , jc directed last season\u0092s\nthe expansion into live theater seems a natural extension for hasbro . the rhode island based company has already become a hollywood player with film franchises like \u201ctransformers\u201d and tv titles including \u201cmy little pony , \u201d and the company\u2019s move toward broadway comes as movie studios and other entertainment conglomerates increasingly recognize the revenue potential in having a stage hit like \u201cthe lion king\u201d or \u201cwicked . \u201d\ndon\u2019t go near any theatre fan without reading this first : stand - out moments from the historic 2015 - 2016 season on the great white way .\nken : i face that issue all the time , all the time . getting tougher and tougher . because of the venue problem as well , we can\u2019t guarantee when our show\u2019s gonna go so the creatives book out like crazy because they need to deal with changes as well . your genie answer ?\nthe ultimate fringe success continues to delight audiences even though , after three years , some of the original cast members have inevitably moved on . one of the major changes comes with the september 9 , 2003 broadway debut of charles shaughnessy , who played distinguished broadway producer maxwell > sheffield on tv ' s\nthis gave simon the opportunity to pitch and produce his own show through su\u2019s drama department . after he configured budgeting and made a strong pitch , the department decided to give him a shot with annie baker\u2019s \u201cthe aliens . \u201d\nhome based services , adolescents , social services , google groups , group therapy , case managment , training , psychotherapy , crisis intervention , cbt , youth development , community outreach , mental health , family therapy , workshop facilitation , motivational . . . , case management\nin 1993 , dell became the founding ceo of sony signatures , sony corporation\u2019s powerhouse entertainment , merchandising , licensing and consumer products division . dell directed the licensing for columbia and tri - star pictures and television , as well as the highly successful licensing program for the france - based world cup soccer tournament .\nwhen you\nbump\na thread , you ' re just trying to get it back to the top of the page so more people will see it ( because the threads are in order of most recent post time ) .\ngroundhog day was popularized in the u . s . in the 1880s . it takes place on february 2 when , according to folklore , if it is cloudy when a groundhog emerges from its burrow , spring will arrive early ; if it is sunny , the groundhog will see its shadow and retreat into its den , indicating six more weeks of winter weather . the largest annual celebration of the event occurs in punxsutawney , pa , where the musical is set ."]}
{"id": 53998, "summary": [{"text": "atlas/seaboard is the term comic book historians and collectors use to refer to the 1970s line of comics published as atlas comics by the american company seaboard periodicals , to differentiate from the 1950s ' atlas comics , a predecessor of marvel comics .", "topic": 34}, {"text": "seaboard was located on fifth avenue in manhattan , new york city . ", "topic": 38}], "title": "atlas / seaboard comics", "paragraphs": ["the entire atlas / seaboard comics line consisted of 23 titles and 61 issues .\ncomic - book collectors and others began using the term atlas / seaboard to differentiate these 1970s atlas comics from the 1950s ' atlas comics , publisher goodman ' s predecessor of marvel comics .\ncomic - book collectors and others began using the term atlas / seaboard to differentiate these 1970s atlas comics from the 1950s ' atlas comics , publisher goodman ' s predecessor of marvel comics . [ 5 ] [ 6 ]\nthere is one more month for atlas - seaboard . see you in october .\ncba : so , it would seem by appearances that the creation of atlas / seaboard / seaboard periodicals was an act of revenge .\nhouse ad drawn by ernie col\u00f3n featuring the new heroes ( and villains ) of atlas comics . \u00a9 1975 seaboard periodicals , inc .\napril is next . . . and it ' s a big month for atlas - seaboard .\nthree books from atlas - seaboard in september , and surprisingly , one of them is a debut .\ndiamond comic distributors , inc . - atlas comics returns in ardden entertainment\u2019s phoenix # 0\ndevilina # 2 ( may 1975 ) , one of atlas / seaboard ' s black - and - white comics magazines cover art by george torjussen .\ndevilina # 2 ( may 1975 ) , one of atlas / seaboard ' s black - and - white comics magazines cover art by george torjussen .\nalthough my grandfather eventually sold marvel , he insisted on keeping atlas comics in the family , \u201d the younger goodman told deadline . \u201cas a result of his vision , atlas comics is\ncomic book artist magazine # 16 - vengeance , inc . : a history of atlas / seaboard - twomorrows publishing\ncomic book artist # 16 ( dec . 2001 ) : themed issue ,\nthe atlas / seaboard story\nrecent picture of jeff rovin , onetime editor in chief at atlas comics . courtesy of jeff .\n\u201cin the late summer of 1974 , the comics press eagerly anticipated the arrival of the upstart atlas / seaboard ( a moniker settled on by comic book historians to distinguish it from the 1950s line of martin goodman , though officially it was seaboard periodicals , parent company of the new atlas comics ) , \u201d wrote comics historian john b . cooke in comic book artist # 16 .\nseaboard periodicals also acquired the men ' s magazine swank , which chip goodman continued to publish after the comics line ended .\ni ' m selling off the # 1 atlas - seaboard registry set of 61 comics and 11 magazines on comic link . the 3rd set of 22 books ( 12 comics and 10 magazines ) are currently in this months october auction -\nwelcome to the boards ! i love the atlas / seaboard books . alas , this is the only one i have so far .\njason goodman \u2014 grandson of atlas founder martin goodman , who also founded marvel comics \u2014 is relaunching the company .\nin 2010 , jason goodman , grandson of martin goodman restarted atlas comics .\natlas original\nhas re - booted its old characters including : grim ghost , pheonix , wulf , iron jaw , and a crossover called atlas unified .\nnews from me , sept . 23 , 2004 :\nmore on atlas comics\nby tom lammers and mark evanier\nrt : right . seaboard , a . k . a . atlas . you were one of two editors there - you and jeff rovin .\ncba : [ laughs ] what was chip ' s position at atlas / seaboard ? [ jeff sighs . ] was he officially the publisher ?\natlas / seaboard offered some of the highest rates in the industry , plus return of artwork to artists and author rights to original character creations .\ncrime cases comics # 24 - 27 , 5 - 12 ( aug . 1950 - july 1952 ; continued from timely ' s willie comics and li ' l willie comics )\nalthough chip goodman was also in charge of the seaboard comics , he was a\nlightweight\nin making decisions about them , according to rovin .\nwould eclipse comics or pacific comics have popped up when they did , or later first comics if atlas hadn\u2019t taken the plunge ? the creator rights movement practically guaranteed something would have happened sooner or later , but without atlas there\u2019s got be at least a small question of whether it would have happened the way it did .\nin 1973 , perfect film and chemical corporation changed its name to cadence industries , which in turn renamed magazine management co . as marvel comics group . goodman , now completely disconnected from marvel , created a new company called atlas / seaboard comics in 1974 , reviving marvel\u2019s old atlas name , but this project lasted only a year - and - a - half .\nmarvel comics founder martin goodman , who had sold marvel a few years before , and his son charles , started seaboard periodicals with the hope of rivaling goodman\u2019s old company . to do this , they followed the marvel formula of the day : superhero comics , barbarian comics , and black and white magazines . they even adopted the name atlas , familiar to silver age fans as the name marvel published under after timely and before marvel comics .\nseaboard periodicals also acquired the men ' s magazine swank , which chip goodman continued to publish after the comics line ended until 1993 when it was sold to another company .\naside from the b & w devilina magazine , this is the whole of the atlas - seaboard may offerings . one more month and the train comes off the rails for good .\nit was 1975 and former marvel owner and publisher goodman had sold the company , but he believed the new buyers hadn\u2019t lived up to their end of the deal . so goodman had decided to start over with atlas , the name which he had used for his company after it was called timely and before it was called marvel comics . in his sale of the firm , he had kept the atlas name . collectors refer to it as atlas - seaboard to differentiate it from goodman\u2019s 1950s era atlas .\natlas , comic books , comics , ernie colon , geppi ' s entertainment museum , grim ghost , j . c . vaughn , martin goodman , seaboard periodicals , sgt . stryker , tales of evil , tarantula , the destructor , the scorpion , tiger - man\nglorious neal adams cover art to ironjaw # 2 . courtesy of victor lim . \u00a91975 seaboard periodicals , inc .\nmartin and charles goodman got out of comics for good . jeff rovin has worked in the comics field and other media . larry lieber has illustrated a very long run on the amazing spider - man newspaper strip scripted by his brother , stan lee . the various creators employed by atlas went many different directions . some were never heard from in comics again . some went on to become comics superstars .\nlife with millie # 8 - 20 ( dec . 1960 - marvel comics )\nhedy of hollywood comics # 36 - 50 ( feb , 1950 - sept . 1952 ; continued from timely ' s young allies # 1 - 20 , all winners comics # 21 , and hedy de vine comics # 22 - 35 )\natlas - seaboard ' s big month for sure ! the company ' s last big stand really before the fragmentation sets in . actually that fragmentation is already evident in the books from this month .\njanuary was a good month for atlas - seaboard . these are all good books , with high concepts and ample evidence that they are set up for long runs . february will yield even more potential .\nrecently , while poking around digital comics museum , i discovered their list of top rated comics . checking out the list , i realized , the ra . . .\nthe demise of atlas did lead to change across the industry though when marvel and dc began to start returning original art and offering better rates to creators . also , atlas ' challenge to the comics code led to the further crumbling of the censorship system .\ni first reported in 2012 on the fight between jeffrey stevens and the nemesis group , headed by jason goodman , grandson of marvel comics founder , martin , for the brand name , atlas comics . in summary here\u2019s how it panned out : the name atlas comics was the second name of marvel comics ( after timely comics ) in the 1950s . in 1974 the name was revived by martin goodman and his son , chip , after they sold marvel comics and founded their own line . the 1974 line , although fondly remembered now and featuring some of the top names of the comic book industry of the time , folded in a heap amidst cries and claims of non - payment and general shenanigans . after that debacle , the name atlas comics remained dormant until a wannabe publisher named jeffrey stevens claimed the name , and resulting trademark , in 2002 .\nthe wheels are coming off the atlas - seaboard machine . the changes are clear attempts to gather market , and much of the line ' s early character is disappearing to be replaced by less compelling material .\ncba : i think bob kanigher is one of the best writers comics ever had .\nkid colt , outlaw # 3 - 229 ( dec . 1948 - marvel comics )\n\u201calthough my grandfather eventually sold marvel , he insisted on keeping atlas comics in the family , \u201d jason said . \u201cas a result of his vision , atlas comics is the largest individually - held library of comic book heroes and villains on the planet . we have 28 titles and hundreds of characters imagined by some of the greatest minds in the industry . \u201d\ncba : it seemed to be a lot less arbitrary situation at marvel . you can see a logic , a discernable linear progression put into projects . perhaps the situation at atlas / seaboard was due to that anger .\ngoodman shut down his self - distributorship on nov . 1 , 1956 , and began newsstand distribution through american news service . the atlas globe remained , however , through the oct . 1957 issues , when american news went out of business . goodman switched to the distributor independent news , owned by rival dc comics , and dropped the atlas globe at that time . goodman would reuse the name atlas for the next comics company he founded , in the 1970s .\nmarvel comics founder and magazine management publisher martin goodman left marvel in 1972 , having sold the company in 1968 . he created seaboard periodicals in june 1974 to compete in a field then dominated by marvel and dc comics . goodman hired warren publishing veteran jeff rovin to edit the color comic - book line , and writer - artist larry lieber , brother of marvel editor - in - chief stan lee , as editor of atlas ' black - and - white comics magazines . lieber later became editor of the color comics following rovin ' s departure . steve mitchell was the comics ' production manager , and john chilly the black - and - white magazines ' art director .\nthe seaboard company was defunct by 1975 , with none of its titles lasting more than three or four issues . it is primarily remembered today as a pioneer of creators ' rights in the comics industry . [ gst ]\nrt : fox obviously had a style that just didn ' t translate well into comics .\nlieber later became editor of the color comics following rovin ' s departure . steve mitchell was the comics ' production manager , and john chilly the black - and - white magazines '\nthe destructor one of the longest - lived atlas - seaboard characters started with the amazing team of archie goodwin ( writer ) , steve ditko ( pencils ) , wally wood ( inks ) and larry lieber ( editing ) .\nconsidering how much other less - worth material has been collected , i ' d say sure . i ' ve got a handful of the atlas / seaboard comics and they ' re definitely weird , amateurish and strange , but also kind of appealing in their weird way .\ntigerman\nis one of my favourites .\nmarvel comics founder and magazine management publisher martin goodman left marvel in 1972 , having sold the company in 1968 . he created seaboard periodicals , which opened its office on june 24 , 1974 to compete in a field then dominated by marvel and dc comics . goodman hired warren publishing veteran jeff rovin to edit the color comic - book line , and writer - artist larry lieber , brother of marvel editor - in - chief stan lee , as editor of atlas ' black - and - white comics magazines .\natlas promised much but their printing schedule and content suffered from ego and creative problems between the managers , editors and creators . eventually the whole thing ceased . only the mens magazine ' swank ' would survive from seaboard ' s titles .\nmarvel comics founder and magazine management publisher martin goodman left marvel in 1972 , having sold the company in 1968 . he created seaboard periodicals , which opened its office on june 24 , 1974 [ 1 ] to compete in a field then dominated by marvel and dc comics . goodman hired warren publishing veteran jeff rovin to edit the color comic - book line , and writer - artist larry lieber , brother of marvel editor - in - chief stan lee , as editor of atlas ' black - and - white comics magazines .\nthe atlas - seaboard\nexplosion\ncontinued through the february issues . they all feature the same debut text page ( as does the march dated targitt ) , and they mostly all communicate that same sense of the beginning of something longterm .\ngoodman began using the globe logo of atlas ( see above ) , the news stand - distribution company he owned , on comics cover - dated november 1951 . this united a line put out by the same publisher , staff and freelancers through 59 shell companies , from animirth comics to zenith publications .\ncourtesy of the artist , larry hama ' s unused cover rough for wulf the barbarian # 1 . wulf \u00a91975 seaboard periodicals , inc .\nleft marvel in 1972 , having sold the company in 1968 . he created seaboard periodicals , which opened its office on june 24 , 1974\naugust is a somewhat sad month . there are only two color comics from atlas - seaboard wearing an august date , and one is vicki # 4 , the ongoing reprint of the old tippy teen tower material . there is a single b & w magazine too . i ' m going to discuss the second color comic , the destructor .\nalthough it never truly lived up to its potential or even the company\u2019s own hype , martin goodman\u2019s ill - fated atlas line of comic books from seaboard periodicals in the mid - 1970s has fascinated collectors and historians in the field for decades . back in 2011 , geppi\u2019s entertainment museum hosted \u201catlas at last ! \u201d a retrospective on the company\u2019s efforts .\nlarry lieber told roy thomas in alter ego vol . 3 , # 2 ,\nwhen i went there , martin put out two kinds of books . . . color comics and . . . black - & - white comics like warren and marvel . now , i knew nothing about black - & - white comics , right ? my only experience was in the color comics . and jeff rovin came from warren , and he knew nothing about color comics . and martin unfortunately put jeff in charge of all the color comics , and put me in charge of the black - & - white books . . . . it was an unfortunate thing , and basically what happened was that jeff ' s books didn ' t turn out so well .\nsadly , nor did larry ' s books or any atlas / seaboard title .\neditorial note : the fantastic atlas archives website notes that vicki is comprised of tower comics ' tippy teen with many characters were slightly redrawn to reflect the more contemporary clothing and hair styles of the day .\na total of 23 comics titles and five comics magazines were published before the company folded in late 1975 . no title lasted more than four issues . of the characters , chaykin ' s scorpion would inspire his\non october 8 , 2010 , martin goodman ' s grandson jason goodman announced a partnership with ardden entertainment to relaunch atlas comics starting with two zero issues featuring the grim ghost and phoenix . [ 14 ] on march 2 , 2011 , another title , wulf the barbarian , was among the titles published by the new atlas .\nfor all the hope given to atlas / seaboard upon its birth , the company was very quickly forgotten after its demise . without exception , none of the characters have ever been revived , a sad legacy indeed . but some of us remember . . . .\nquote : originally posted by dick _ pontoon the books may have been hit - or - miss , but they did have quality artists and writers . here\u2019s a great website about atlas / seaboard urltoken thanks for this info @ dick _ pontoon . interesting stuff !\ninterview with roy thomas\n, the comics journal # 61 ( winter 1981 ) , p . 87\njeff : no , he wasn ' t there . i didn ' t meet him until the atlas days .\njeff : that would ' ve been from early ' 73 to mid - ' 74 , when atlas started .\nthat ' s july from atlas - seaboard . with this wave of final issues , it ' s pretty much all over but the crying . atlas will linger for a few more months , but there will be precious few more comic books from this company that promised so much , but sadly delivered so little in the final analysis . i ' ll see you in august .\nin 2010 jason goodman relaunched the 1974 version of atlas comics , using the characters that he \u2018owned\u2019 from those days , to much fanfare . the only hiccup was that he , nor his company the nemesis group , actually owned the atlas name . they filed suit against stevens but , ultimately lost the proceedings . the upshot of it all was that the relaunched atlas fell silent , stevens owned the trademark and the goodman family was on the outer once again .\nmartin goodman ' s revenge ! travel back to 1975 for a look at atlas ' s attempt to dethrone marvel .\ncba : goodman used the comics as catalogs for his merchandising department , and you had experience with captain company .\nwhich chip goodman continued to publish after the comics line ended until 1993 when it was sold to another company .\ngirl comics # 1 - 12 ( oct . 1949 - jan . 1952 ) continued as romance title girl confessions\nlieber : it wasn ' t such a nice thing , but i won ' t go into it . i don ' t want to go into all the atlas thing , except to tell you this , which was a basic fact : when i went there , martin put out two kinds of books . he was putting out color comics , and he was also going to put out black - & - white comics like warren and marvel . now , i knew nothing about black - & - white comics , right ? my only experience was in the color comics . and jeff rovin came from warren , and he knew nothing about color comics . and martin unfortunately put jeff in charge of all the color comics , and put me in charge of the black - & - white books .\nhere\u2019s few more : the books may have been hit - or - miss , but they did have quality artists and writers . here\u2019s a great website about atlas / seaboard urltoken and finally , no , i wouldn\u2019t look to collecting these titles for investment purposes , just for fun .\nles daniels received this picture of martin goodman ( for l . d . ' s book , marvel , five fabulous decades of the world ' s greatest comics ) from the publisher ' s son , charles\nchip\ngoodman , who himself went on to the lofty profession as publisher of seaboard periodicals . this rare pic is from the earliest days of marvel - then timely - comics .\nunpublished cover by howard chaykin for the scorpion # 2 , courtesy of another renowned inker , bob wiacek . art \u00a92001 howard chaykin . the scorpion \u00a91974 seaboard periodicals .\nunused ironjaw # 1 cover by mike sekowsky ( pencils ) and jack abel ( inks ) . courtesy of rich limacher . ironjaw \u00a9 1975 seaboard periodicals , inc .\non march 2 , 2011 , another title , wulf the barbarian , was among the titles published by the new atlas .\natlas also published a plethora of children ' s and teen humor titles , including dan decarlo ' s homer , the happy ghost ( a la casper the friendly ghost ) and homer hooper ( a la archie andrews ) . if newspapers had dennis the menace , atlas had the joe maneely - drawn melvin the monster . tv had sgt . bilko ? atlas had the lovably conniving sergeant barney barker \u2014 drawn by john severin , one of comics ' top war artists , no less .\ngirl confessions # 13 - 34 ( march 1952 - aug . 1954 ; continued from misc . title girl comics )\nflash forward to today . as of mid - august the trademark and name atlas comics was duly handed over to dynamite characters , meaning dynamite will now be the publishers , and owners , of atlas comics . well played , jeffrey stevens , well played indeed . despite the wind and fury of jason goodman ' s legal filings , in the end he ( goodman ) just gave up and stopped fighting , at around the same time that he stopped publishing . stevens , who had never published anything outside of a few ashcans , then entered into negotiations and sold the atlas comics name for an unknown amount ( although it ' s doubtful if it was a large amount , plus stevens had legal fees to pay for ) .\ndemon - hunter created and plotted by marvel veteran rich buckler , written by david anthony kraft ( best known for his run on the defenders ) , demon hunter was one of the most original titles published by atlas - seaboard ( the character would later resurface as in two different incarnations . )\nnote : the romance title linda carter , student nurse # 1 - 9 ( sept . 1961 - jan . 1963 ) , sometimes grouped together with atlas comics , chronologically falls within marvel , and all covers have the\nmc\nbox .\nthe exact point at which\natlas\nbegan to be considered\nmarvel\nhas never been definitively established . goodman had begun moving away from newsstand distributor kable news by branding his comics with the atlas globe on issues cover - dated nov . 1951 , even though kable ' s\nk\nlogo and north american map symbol remained through the aug . 1952 issues .\nthe destructor was in many ways , atlas - seaboard ' s most accomplished series , but sadly by its finale it has become a bizarre shadow of itself . the hero has been contorted beyond recognition , and the story ' s twists and turns are well outside the limits established in the rather intriguing beginnings . i ' m not sure the destructor was my favorite atlas book , but its fall was easily the most disappointing .\nmarvel comics demands $ 17 , 000 from broke creator of ghost rider ! the shame of marvel . . . part ii\nthe threat of talent raids against the big two was also real enough . some contributors recall howard chaykin standing in front of marvel ' s 625 madison avenue digs , directing artists to literally go around the corner to the 717 fifth avenue home of atlas comics . mediascene reported ,\ndespite denials by both marvel and [ dc ] , seaboard ' s entrance into the comic arena is having a staggering effect on the business . audacious ' raids ' in the competition ' s bullpens have resulted in seaboard ' s rapidly assembling a staff of more defectors joining their ranks on almost a daily basis .\ni was working for jim warren , running his mail - order division , captain company , and just starting to edit [ the black - and - white horror - comics magazine ] creepy [ and ] i ' d edited comics for dc and skywald . . . . several weeks after answering the ad , i receive a call from martin goodman . . . . i was one of several people martin interviewed , and i got the job because i ' d had experience not only in comics but in mail order , the latter of which was to contribute significantly to seaboard ' s cash flow . sharing editorial duties on the comics was writer artist larry lieber , whom martin had long wanted to transplant from under the shadow of larry ' s brother . . . . larry ended up handling about a quarter of atlas ' output \u2014 primarily the police , western [ and ] war [ comics ] , and color anthologies of horror stories .\nin 1991 , seven hot young artists laboring in the vineyards of comics determined that they had had enough with the industry ' s corporate structure , as well as the work - for - hire contracts under which they had been toiling , and - very vocally - split with the established comic publishing houses . these seven intrepid souls then went off on their own , and did what they wanted to do , which was create and own their own line of comics . these seven were the founding fathers of image comics . two years later , in 1993 , history - after a fashion - repeated itself ; not once , but twice . frank miller , john byrne and friends founded legend , an imprint of creator - owned comics that is distributed through dark horse comics , and malibu comics began a line of creator - owned comics entitled bravura with walt simonson , jim starlin , howard chaykin , and others .\naccording to rovin , atlas was founded in 1974 by martin goodman , former publisher of marvel .\ni went to work at atlas in june of ' 74 . at the time , martin goodman , who is of course , the founder of marvel comics , wanted to publish five color comics , and two black and white comics . even before we started , it became apparent to him that in order to get the rack space we needed , we had to publish more titles than that . we ended up with 20 - odd monthly magazines . i was doing about six plus black - and - whites , and larry lieber was doing four color books .\nweird suspense # 2 gives us another tarantula story , and the witch that first put the curse on count lycosa returns and a battle of the spider - people erupts . more great boyette artwork , and a pretty good fleisher script make this one of the most reliable reads in the atlas - seaboard canon so far .\ni was working for [ warren publishing founder ] jim warren , running his mail - order division , captain company , and just starting to edit [ the black - and - white horror - comics magazine ] creepy [ and ] i ' d edited comics for dc and skywald . . . . several weeks after answering the ad , i receive a call from martin goodman . . . . i was one of several people martin interviewed , and i got the job because i ' d had experience not only in comics but in mail order , the latter of which was to contribute significantly to seaboard ' s cash flow . sharing editorial duties on the comics was writer artist larry lieber , whom martin had long wanted to transplant from under the shadow of larry ' s brother . . . . larry ended up handling about a quarter of atlas ' output\u2014primarily the police , western [ and ] war [ comics ] , and color anthologies of horror stories . [ 2 ]\ndespite this innovative start , atlas / seaboard was soon besieged from within . martin increasingly insisted that the comics line resemble marvel ' s in content and design , and some of rovin ' s contributors were , according to the editor , shot down by the publisher , among them complaints that two of the line ' s artistic stand - outs , chaykin and ernie col\u00f3n , were ill - suited for their respective books . martin would especially interfere with cover designs and executions .\nas it turned out ,\nrovin wrote ,\ncovers proved to be the bloodiest battleground at atlas .\n. . . . several weeks after answering the ad , i receive a call from martin goodman . . . . i was one of several people martin interviewed , and i got the job because i ' d had experience not only in comics but in mail order , the latter of which was to contribute significantly to seaboard ' s cash flow . sharing editorial duties on the comics was writer artist larry lieber , whom martin had long wanted to transplant from under the shadow of larry ' s brother . . . . larry ended up handling about a quarter of atlas ' output\u2014primarily the\nep . 2 : 1957 atlas implosion ' s effect on marvel ' s silver age ; birth of spidey and ff . by alex grand\nmarch was a lean month for atlas - seaboard ( don ' t worry they make up for it next month ) . there are only four books wearing a march date , and only one of those is a # 1 issue debut . i ' ll go over the the # 2 books then take a look at targitt .\nthere are of course some b & w magazines this month as well as more vicki ' s but by and large , the company has reached its zenith . after this month , atlas - seaboard will continue to lose its focus as books are abruptly cancelled and directions are changed . but not all of them , not yet .\ni was a teenager when the atlas / seaboard line of comics exploded on the scene with dozens of titles and some incredible covers by some well - known artists . i bought most of the titles , and was disappointed when the company folded after just a few months . many of the titles ended up being one - shots , and i don ' t think any title went past issue 4 . it was fun while it lasted . here ' s a few cover scans .\ntwo new books debut this month . they are very different from each other , but sadly show the fragmentation of the atlas line at this point .\nthe final comic to bear the atlas globe logo was dippy duck # 1 , the company ' s only release with an october 1957 cover date .\nthis is the mother - of - all - months for atlas - seaboard . lots of titles , lots of changes of direction , and sadly lots and lots of cancellations . this month marks the great collapse of the edifice that martin and chip goodman built to spit in the face of their former success story , marvel . let ' s begin .\n, however , believed ,\nchip was supposed to take his place . but that part of it must not have been on paper , because as soon as martin was gone , they got rid of chip . that ' s why martin started atlas comics . it was pure revenge\n.\nthe atlas - seaboard company disappears into the comics mist alongside fawcett , fox , tower , centaur , skywald and so many others . the company was an oddball blend of hubris , experience , and striking naivete . i remember wanting more than anything for them to succeed , but by the end i was ready for it to be over . the promise was wasted , and the books had drifted far from their original concepts . thanks to those who have followed me down this particular memory lane .\njourney into unknown worlds # 36 - 59 ( sept . 1950 - aug . 1957 ; continued from timely teen - humor series teen comics )\nthe scorpion probably the atlas title with the most breakout potential was the scorpion , written and illustrated by howard chaykin . at least the first two issues .\nthe bell tolled for rovin when , the editor later wrote ,\nmartin became more and more disgruntled as he read more and more of my comics . and what he decided , without having received a single sales report , was that they didn ' t look and read enough like marvel comics .\ni got the full run of the comics , all 61 issues . really enjoyed whole series . have not seen many of magazines , but pick up a copy of thrilling adventure stories issue 1 not to long ago . of the comics i found the vicki issues to be the hardest to find .\nspider - man cover art brings $ 657 , 250 in heritage auctions\u2019 world record - shattering $ 10 . 47 + million comics and comic art auction\ninformation from atlas tales [ 1 ] and other references . some titles may be arguably timely at the earlier end , or marvel at the later end . note : in titles numbered from or into the various all winners comics , additional clarifying information is supplied . list , in progress , complete through l .\nwe have reached the end . atlas - seaboard , a fledgling company with veteran publishers , veteran talent , and at least early on a hefty pocketbook , made a big impact in 1975 . they offered all kinds of titles in all kinds of genres , but by the end of the year they would be gone . there is only one book with an october date .\nlieber later became editor of the color comics following rovin ' s departure . steve mitchell was the comics ' production manager , and john chilly the black - and - white magazines ' art director . goodman offered an editorial position to roy thomas , who had recently stepped down as marvel comics editor - in - chief , but thomas\ndidn ' t have any faith in his lasting it out . the field was too shaky for a new publisher .\ni have no idea as to what , if any , role that jason goodman ( or jeffrey stevens ) will play in the obvious relaunch of atlas comics as he still owns the copyrights to the characters , but it ' d not be inconceivable to presume that dynamite have also entered into negotiations with goodman with the view of reuniting the 1974 atlas characters with the brand . no word on if psychic octopus jr was part of the deal , but we can only hope .\nit started , as these things do , with a lot of promise . it was 1974 and a brand new comic book publishing company offered creators high pay rates to write and illustrate an entire new universe full of characters . atlas - seaboard offered forms of creator ownership , a venue for trying new things , and a mix of established , seasoned professionals , and hot newcomers .\ntoday , i need your help in deciding - are these the most popular public domain heroes ? black terror first appearance exciting comics # 9 . . .\ncaptain america # 76 - 77 ( may - sept . 1954 ; continued from timely ' s captain america comics and captain america ' s weird tales )\n\u201c inside comics # 3 ( fall 1974 ) speculated , \u2018seaboard seems to be off on the right foot and , if their plans succeed , we may be in store for a real treat , \u201d he wrote , noting further advance praise from jim steranko ' s mediascene # 11 ( january - february 1975 ) and in the comic reader # 109 ( august 1974 ) .\njune was a pivotal month for the fledgling comics company known as atlas . the change made in the editorial direction of the company was seen in the color comics , as larry lieber stepped forward and took control of the whole line following the departure of jeff rovin . before this , the two men had split the color books with leiber focusing on the genre books . now all the books got some new talent and new directions . the fragmentation of the line is becoming evident .\nannounced but never appearing , steve ditko was scheduled to write and draw a super - hero strip called\nwrecage .\nbelow is ditko ' s rendition featured in mediascene # 11 . \u00a9 1974 seaboard periodicals , inc .\ngothic romances the real oddball of the atlas - seaboard line and probably the rarest they ever published . what red - blooded male teen would possibly buy this magazine in 1974 ? check out the ads for teeth whitening , convertible nude bras , weight loss miracles , and wig sales ! while certainly reminiscent of covers from dc ' s romance comics , and maybe even house of mystery , the only redeeming virtue once you get by the overbearing text content is the spot artwork by the likes of howard chaykin , ernie colon , and even neal adams !\na total of 23 comics titles and five comics magazines were published before the company folded in late 1975 . no title lasted more than four issues . of the characters , chaykin ' s scorpion would inspire his dominic fortune at marvel , and rich buckler ' s demon hunter would inspire his devil - slayer at marvel .\nfrom 1952 to late 1956 , goodman distributed his comics to newsstands through his self - owned distributor , atlas . he then switched to american news company , the nation\u2019s largest distributor and a virtual monopoly \u2014 which shortly afterward lost a justice department lawsuit and discontinued the business . as historian and author gerard jones explains , the company in 1956\nin his atlas origin story ( and only issue ) , gideon cross had renounced the demon cult which had granted him incredible powers and now stood opposed to them . their goal was \u201cxenogenisis , \u201d the rebirth of a demon race on earth . david anthony kraft ( comics interview ) wrote it and rich buckler plotted and illustrated it .\njeff : yeah . the puzzle books made sense to him , because they were cheap and delivered quick revenue , the confession magazines the same , comics were expensive .\nin the wake of dc comics\u2019 success reviving superheroes in the late 1950s and early 1960s , particularly with the justice league of america , marvel decided to follow suit .\nthe founder of atlas / timely / marvel , martin goodman set up atlas comics ( a division of his seaboard periodicals ) to produce comic books as a direct rival to marvel . some speculate it was revenge for his son being removed as marvel eic . however the line folded in mid - 1975 despite drawing in some of the best artists and writers in the business at the time including : neal adams , howard chaykin , alex toth , steve ditko , rich buckler , john severin , michael fleisher , russ heat h , wally wood , walter simonson , larry lieber and mike sekowsky . they where drawn to the new company by generous rates , return of original art , and a host of other creators rights ( long before image ) .\nrt : i don ' t know much about it . but atlas was certainly paying great rates , because goodman wanted to get everybody away from marvel if he could , i guess . i ' m not asking you to bad - mouth anybody , larry , because atlas was a job like everything else . i do remember that stan appreciated the fact that you came in and told him you ' d accepted an editing job at atlas , because you knew there were bad feelings between stan and goodman at that stage .\nunable to effect any changes , and unable to produce the kind of comics that he desired to , rovin left the company early in 1975 . as for what became of atlas / seaboard - the comic book publisher that could have been a contender - after that ; rovin adds this postscript\nsometime in 1974 , chip bought swank , the sex magazine . that became his primary focus . that is all that survived in 1975 . i don ' t remember how many years he stayed with that . he has recently been publishing a ufo magazine , and other things .\na total of 23 comics titles and five comics magazines were published before the company folded in late 1975 . no title lasted more than four issues . of the characters , chaykin ' s scorpion would inspire his dominic fortune at marvel , [ 8 ] and rich buckler ' s demon hunter would inspire his devil - slayer at marvel .\nwhat\u2019s potentially intriguing about atlas is that film , tv and video game rights that are available for all the characters . considering that disney paid $ 4 billion to exploit the marvel comics library , the atlas relaunch will reveal soon whether there are any make - able gems in there . phoenix is a sci - fi saga about one man fighting an alien invasion ; the grim ghost is a supernatural horror / thriller about a man who arrives on the fringe , the world between life and death that the living can\u2019t see .\nfrom 1952 to late 1956 , goodman distributed this torrent of comics to newsstands through his self - owned distributor , atlas . he then switched to american news company , the nation ' s largest distributor and a virtual monopoly\u2014which shortly afterward lost a justice department lawsuit and discontinued its business . as historian and author gerard jones explains , the company in 1956\na fine frank thorne cover ( sans logo and blurbs ) for the cougar # 1 , a book created and written by steve mitchell , a comic inspired by the famed tv movie , the night stalker . \u00a91975 seaboard periodicals , inc .\nissue # 1 is a 68 pager , but the oddball of the entire atlas line is probably vicki # 2 , the only atlas square bound comic of all the line ' s issues ! on top of it all , there is nothing even printed on the spine of this , likely the rarest comic atlas ever produced . once again we have cartoon teen hi - jinx set in the high school background of anywhere , u . s . a . enjoyable for just about any pony tailed youngster between the ages of 10 and 15 .\nlarry was treated well in the end .\nthey gave me very nice severance pay ,\nhe told cbm , but some others were not so fortunate , as sadly , a rash of art thefts added insult to injury . superlative comic stories by walter simonson , terry austin and russ heath , as well as covers by neal adams were only a few of the reported missing works . artist terry austin said ,\nwalt and i walked to the atlas / seaboard offices and asked for our artwork back . my recollection is that the receptionist denied that the company had ever published comics .\nfeatures because i was told that they had fallen into public domain . and while the actual issue may have , i suspect i will not be able to post more , as goodman and company will undoubtedly try to enforce trademark authority on their comics . ( which is too bad , as the old comics have some great qualities about them . )\nin interviews , both miller and simonson have publicly acknowledged their debt and lineage to image , yet there is another company , one no longer in existence , and that is little known by much of today ' s comic - buying audience that is an earlier ancestor of all three companies . that company is atlas comics . while the company lasted barely a full year , and none of its books were published for more than four issues , the effects of atlas are still echoing throughout the industry today , some 20 years after its demise .\nthe final comic to bear the atlas globe logo was dippy duck # 1 , the company\u2019s only release with an october 1957 cover date . the first comic book labeled \u201cmarvel comics\u201d was the science - fiction anthology amazing adventures # 3 , which showed the \u201cmc\u201d box on its cover . cover - dated august 1961 , it was published may 9 , 1961 .\neven with the company\u2019s short lifespan \u2013 less than a year \u2013 in comic book circles , the name power alone of the creators who were involved with atlas demands attention . if the august 24 - 27 , 2015 comics and comic art signature auction at heritage auctions is any indication , maybe others are coming to realize it\u2019s worth a serious look from collectors .\nthe dynamic cover was made even more appealing with its trade dress , which made it very effectively look like a marvel issue of the day . deceptive , sure , but in hindsight it\u2019s difficult to say that the move didn\u2019t work , at least a little bit . the whole atlas - seaboard line collapsed , though , and that , as they say , was that . ironjaw # 4 was the last issue of the series .\na total of 23 comics titles and five comics magazines were published before the company folded in late 1975 . no title lasted more than four issues . of the characters , chaykin ' s scorpion would inspire his dominic fortune at marvel , [ 8 ] and rich buckler ' s demon hunter would inspire his devil - slayer at marvel . [ 9 ]\natlas / seaboard staffers almost universally complain that chip was an incompetent publisher , out of his league as the official head of seaboard periodicals . even back in his marvel days , people would wonder at his acumen .\nthe most idiosyncratic situation we ran into in the early ' 70s was . . . when [ chip ] was briefly in charge of the company ,\nroy thomas told cba .\nit was a western cover and chip sent back word that he wanted all the bad guys in the story inside and on the cover to be wearing animal masks . we asked why and he said , ' i don ' t know . maybe it ' ll sell better . '\nlieber later became editor of the color comics following rovin ' s departure . steve mitchell was the comics ' production manager , and john chilly the black - and - white magazines ' art director . goodman offered an editorial position to roy thomas , who had recently stepped down as marvel comics editor - in - chief , but thomas turned it down , recalling in 1981 that ,\n[ i ] didn ' t have any faith in his lasting it out . the field was too shaky for a new publisher .\n[ 3 ]\ni first encountered jeff rovin ' s name when he served as an assistant editor at dc comics in the early ' 70s , and finally met the man himself within moments of also meeting jim warren for the first time in 1998 . since his stint as ( co - ? ) editor - in - chief at atlas comics for a brief period in the ' 70s , jeff has done relatively little work in the comics field , but he is a highly successful writer , renowned for genre encyclopedias ( e . g . , the encyclopedia of superheroes ) , and his op - center series scribed for tom clancy . jeff was interviewed by phone on oct . 4 & 11 , 2001 , and he copyedited the final transcript .\ncba : archie goodwin , one of the great editors in comics history , could ' ve been available at that time . . . i wonder why he wasn ' t approached .\noriginally , howard chaykin had created a character named , \u201cscorpion\u201d for the defunct atlas / seaboard comics company\u2014he was the basis for the dominic fortune concept . when asked about the conception of dominic fortune and choice to create the character for marvel , chaykin responded , \u201ci ' d been working on another period character who shall remain nameless , for another company which shall remain nameless , and after a problem i had with editorial , i crossed the street and asked the editors at marvel at the time if they ' d be at all interested in a variation on that character . they bit , and we were off and running . \u201d\natlas grew out of timely comics , the company goodman founded in 1939 and whose star characters during the 1930s and ' 40s golden age of comic books were the human torch , the sub - mariner , and captain america . the post - war era , however , found superheroes falling out of fashion . television and paperback books now also competed for readers and leisure time .\ni ' m glad to see the characters getting a revival and hope things go well . what set atlas apart - at least before the third issue switch - was they were just a little bit further ' out there ' as far as the bounds of comics at the time then anyone else . don ' t just take my word for it , read the first issue of the brute . i think jim is wondering like i ' m wondering how / if that ' vibe ' is going to come across in a relaunch . if michael fleisher wants to give writing comics another run they should considering bringing him back if the sells do well . how about all those maybe / maybe not black - listed vet creators i ' d like to see their work again a new atlas line could be a good fit . the kinds of comics joshua ortega has written up till now , aren ' t the ones that interest me , but i will definitely give both titles a try . other atlas favs i ' d like to see again : my favorite targitt , brute , morlock 2001 , and the destructor . the only atlas charter that the third issue switch really made more interesting was phoenix ( the destructor . . . maybe too ) so glad it will be out again along with the grim ghost .\ni ' m a lifelong comic fan and on and off again collector . despite growing up in the ' 70s and ' 80s i never ran across the atlas / seaboard titles until recently . i love the artwork because it reminds me of the time when i first discovered comics as a kid . the storylines are kinda hit or miss , so i can see why the company failed after a short time . just wondering if anyone else on the board has an appreciation for these titles . maybe more importantly , are they collectsble from an investment standpoint , and if so , which titles should i target ? thsnks for the feedback !"]}
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", "topic": 5}], "title": "hyflux", "paragraphs": ["in preparation for a public listing , hyflux pte ltd was incorporated on 31 march 2000 to assume the role of an investment holding company for the group . hydrochem became a wholly - owned subsidiary of hyflux . subsequently on 20 december , hyflux pte ltd was converted to a public limited company and the name was changed to hyflux ltd .\nhyflux is dedicated to delivering water solutions for a sustainable and secure water future . read more\non 9 january 2001 , hyflux launched its initial public offering , and on 17 january , hyflux shares began trading on the secondary board of the singapore exchange ( sgx ) . hyflux was the first water treatment company to be listed in singapore . on 14 april 2003 , hyflux was promoted to the sgx mainboard , having met all requirements for a mainboard listing .\nwhat defines hyflux is our people \u2013 passionate , innovative , optimistic and deeply committed to give their best .\nin fact , hyflux began its journey of internationalisation because it was a matter of survival , she added .\nby its third year in china , hyflux had gained enough traction to staunch the bleeding . that was also around the time that more multinational companies began investing in the market , and some of them became hyflux customers .\nat the heart of hyflux is our mission to deliver sustainable solutions in water and energy for a better tomorrow .\nhyflux is the fulfillment of our founder\u2019s dream to build a business in an industry confronted with ever growing needs .\nlower revenue from engineering , procurement and construction activities hurt second - quarter results for water and energy firm hyflux .\ntuaspring has been an impediment to hyflux ' s earnings since it started its power plant operations in march last year .\nmunicipal projects continue to be hyflux ' s main revenue driver , accounting for about 81 per cent of total turnover .\nour hyflux team is multi - national and multi - talented . learn from the unique perspectives and experiences of our people .\nthis was partly offset by turnover recognised for hyflux ' s projects in saudi arabia , which began construction during the quarter .\nhyflux moved in and soon won a contract to build a water desalination plant in algeria , the biggest in the world .\nhyflux shares closed three cents or 5 . 7 per cent higher at 56 cents yesterday , after the announcement was made .\nit is also likely that hyflux will continue to operate and maintain the tuaspring plant after its partial divestment . in 2006 , hyflux sold off part of its stake in singapore ' s first desalination plant , singspring , to cityspring infrastructure trust ( now keppel infrastructure trust ) . hyflux retains a 30 per cent stake in singspring , but also handles all of the site operations and maintenance .\ndeveloped , tested and manufactured in singapore , hyflux\u2019s proprietary kristal\u00ae ultrafiltration ( uf ) membrane has been installed in over 400 locations worldwide .\nat hyflux , we invite our people to keep dreaming , to rise to challenges , to discover new strengths and extend their horizons .\nthe successful completion of the landmark singspring desalination plant boosted hyflux\u2019s profile and visibility in the global water industry . the project won the distinction in the desalination plant of the year category at the global water awards 2006 . hyflux was also named water company of the year .\nin january 2003 , hyflux was named the preferred bidder by pub to build , own and operate singapore\u2019s first seawater reverse osmosis ( swro ) desalination plant and also first public - private - partnership project . it was not just hyflux\u2019s first desalination project ; it was also the biggest project to date . the estimated project value of s $ 200 million was even larger than hyflux\u2019s market capitalisation at that time !\nsharing ideas , making an impact and transforming people ' s lives . this is what a job at hyflux is all about . read more\na specialist in water treatment , hyflux is distinctive in its ability to address the challenges at every point of the entire water value chain .\na new $ 30 million fully - integrated and automated steel structure fabrication - processing line at hyflux\u2019s tuas facility , which was launched yesterday .\nif you would like more information about hyflux , please contact one of our offices or use the email links below to contact your area of interest .\nhyflux announced on thursday it is expecting a loss for the second quarter ended june 30 , 2017 , largely driven by a weak singapore power market .\nhyflux announced on thursday it is expecting a loss for the second quarter ended june 30 , 2017 , largely driven by a weak singapore power market .\nthat same year , hyflux won its third pub project , chestnut avenue waterworks , singapore\u2019s first waterworks that uses membrane - based filtration to produce potable water .\nsince then , hyflux has moved from strength to strength in the middle east and north africa , and has also started taking small steps into south america .\nopening its flagship elo lab in belvedere close in the third quarter this year . elo is hyflux\u2019s oxygen - rich water business line for the retail sector .\nhyflux is one of singapore\u2019s most uplifting success stories , a one - woman start - up turned multinational firm that provides clean water for markets around the world .\nhyflux is committing up to s $ 2 . 5 million in cash and in kind to human clinical trials to further ascertain the scientific merits of its elo water .\nhyflux had finally found the success at home that it was craving at the start , but this only fuelled ms lum\u2019s ambitions to venture back out into the world .\nhyflux yesterday also signed a memorandum of understanding with nanyang technological university ' s nanyang environment and water research institute to collaborate on next - generation water - treatment technologies .\ntuaspring is owned by hyflux , which last week appointed dbs bank and china international capital corp as financial advisers to evaluate a partial divestment of up to 70 per cent .\nin 2009 , hyflux expanded its presence in the mena region with a contract to design and supply a desalination plant for the salalah independent water and power project in oman .\nin 2012 , hyflux moved into its new global headquarters at 80 bendemeer road called hyflux innovation centre ( hic ) . hic houses the executive and corporate offices , engineering design and technology commercialisation departments that integrate the technologies developed out of the group\u2019s r & d laboratories into viable , cost - effective and sustainable solutions for the global water industry .\nwater - treatment firm hyflux is making a splash across its operations - boosting productivity , developing new membrane technology and diversifying into oxygen - rich water for the healthcare market .\nsingapore - hyflux and changi general hospital announced on wednesday ( feb 15 ) that they will conduct the first human clinical trials of the company ' s elo water on diabetes .\nif the trials are successful , it will ultimately improve the quality of life for diabetic patients ,\nsaid ms olivia lum , hyflux executive chairman and group ceo . .\nin 2004 , hyflux was awarded the contract to design , build , own and operate a swro desalination plant on 30 - year concession in the dagang district of tianjin in northern china .\nthe latest venture to come to fruition is a $ 30 million fully - integrated and automated steel structure fabrication - processing line at hyflux ' s tuas facility , which was launched yesterday .\nms lum said hyflux will continue to invest in research and development to expand new applications for the elo business line . it manufactures and bottles elo drinking water only at its singapore facilities .\na version of this article appeared in the print edition of the straits times on may 03 , 2017 , with the headline ' foreign buyers eye hyflux water plant ' . print edition | subscribe\nfollowing the success with bedok newater plant , hyflux secured another project from pub , singapore\u2019s national water agency , in 2002 to design , construct and commission the country\u2019s third newater plant in seletar .\nhyflux continued to make further gains in the middle east with a contract from the saline water conversion corporation to design , build and supply a containerised desalination system to the kingdom of saudi arabia .\nin order to remain competitive , we have to take the necessary steps to drive innovation and adopt high - value processes ,\nms lum said at the launch at hyflux innovation centre .\na version of this article appeared in the print edition of the straits times on august 04 , 2017 , with the headline ' hyflux q2 earnings slump on tuaspring losses ' . print edition | subscribe\nhyflux is the fulfillment of our founder\u2019s dream to build a business in an industry confronted with ever growing needs . at the core of our philosophy is our commitment to produce water that is clean ,\nwere in the order of s $ 1 . 4 billion for an eventual s $ 400m issue size . for a prospective investor looking at hyflux\u2019s bonds , the firm\u0092s weak credit profile should be weighed against its ability to continually tap capital markets for financing \u0096 we would also suggest that investors pay close attention to the pricing for hyflux\u2019s bonds , which can be skewed by strong retail investor participation ( the\nregulatory approval is needed although the national water agency pub , which buys water from tuaspring , said it has been notified of hyflux ' s intent but is yet to receive a formal application to divest .\nhyflux successfully raised s $ 400 million through a 6 % cumulative , non - convertible , non - voting perpetual class a preference shares issue , the first corporate in singapore to launch such an issue .\nwhile hyflux has found great success through internationalising early , ms lum noted that it is important for companies to not only know the foreign market but also understand their own products well before they venture abroad .\nand success indeed came to hyflux as orders began trickling in . but never one to rest on her triumphs , lum bravely decided to expand to china , although the company was still in its infancy . the move paid off handsomely , and today china accounts for 20 % of hyflux\u2019s business . lum believes she received the crucial first - mover advantage over competitors such as ge and suez with this strategy .\nbesides hyflux , the edb also worked with other large local enterprises such as precision engineering group meiban on its ismart factory project last year . meiban aims to use robotics and technology to digitalise its factory operations .\nif the impact of tuaspring is excluded , hyflux would have recorded a quarterly net loss of $ 4 . 2 million , compared with earnings of $ 35 . 4 million for the same period a year earlier .\nhyflux would first have to start receiving bids for the plant . its financial advisers would then come up with the proposed sale structure , which could be done via equity transfer or a trust structure , for example .\nwhen the singapore government decided to launch a tender to build the country\u2019s first seawater desalination plant , hyflux competed for the bid and won . it was the world\u2019s first plant to use membrane technology to desalinate seawater .\nhyflux group executive vice - president lim suat wah said :\nthe price at which pub buys water from tuaspring is governed by a water purchase agreement between pub and tuaspring over the concession period of 25 years .\nthe facility will improve operational productivity by about 25 per cent , said hyflux executive chairman and group chief executive olivia lum . it will also boost the skill profile of its employees and reduce its reliance on foreign labour .\nhyflux ltd has announced that through its wholly - owned entity hyflux utility ( india ) pte ltd \u2013 together with its japanese partners hitachi ltd and itochu corp \u2013 it has signed an agreement for the development of a sea - water desalination plant with a designed capacity of 336 000 m 3 ( 88 . 7 million gallons ) per day to be located in the dahej special economic zone ( sez ) in the state of gujarat , india .\njapanese engineering company jgc corp ( jgc ) and newspring utility pte ltd , a wholly - owned subsidiary of singapore - based membrane technology company hyflux ltd , recently signed an agreement to jointly develop greenfield water projects in china .\nhyflux\u2019s core business is to provide fully - integrated municipal water treatment and renewable energy solutions . listed on the singapore stock exchange ( with a market cap of s $ 439 . 8 million as of 17 may 2016 ) , hyflux develops , own and operates numerous public infrastructural assets in singapore , china , africa and the middle east region . its landmark projects include singapore\u2019s first newater plant as well as some of the largest desalination plants in asia .\ndesigned to deliver the convenience and efficiency of small water treatment system to end users , hyflux\u2019s standard membrane systems ( sms ) are capable of treating water from a wide range of sources for various applications by industries and small communities .\npointing to the edb ' s partnership with hyflux on its recent investments , dr beh added :\nwe look forward to replicating this with other large local enterprises keen on future - proofing their business and growing new businesses .\na version of this article appeared in the print edition of the straits times on february 08 , 2017 , with the headline ' edb partners hyflux in efforts to ' future - proof ' business operations ' . print edition | subscribe\nhyflux is one of singapore\u2019s home - grown brands which has established itself internationally as an innovative environmental solutions provider . however , its near - term business outlook is likely to remain challenging . we take a quick look at the company\u2019s fundamentals .\nour examination of hyflux suggests that barring a large asset sale , the company\u0092s balance sheet is unlikely to delever significantly over the next few years , which means credit ratios will continue to remain under pressure ( we\u0092re expecting to see interest coverage in the low 1x range over the next three years ) . nevertheless , hyflux is a household brand name in singapore , and has a strong track record of obtaining access to capital markets at attractive rates \u0096 recall that in 2011 , total orders for the\nthe municipal segment ( where hyflux provide water treatment solutions to local governments ) comprise 94 % of the company\u2019s revenues of s $ 445 million in fy2015 while the industrial segment ( supplying liquid seperation application for manufacturing and petrochemical industry ) contributed 5 % . ( see chart 1 ) . in terms of geography , hyflux\u2019s derived the majority of its revenue in fy2015 from the middle east and north africa region ( mena ) in fy2015 , having secured new project wins in oman and saudi arabia ( chart 2 ) .\nsaid cgh ceo dr lee chien earn :\nhyflux has come to us with an interesting hypothesis based on animal studies that could help our patients with diabetes . we have thus embarked on this research collaboration to test this hypothesis in a robust scientific way .\nin addition , the mainboard - listed group said it will open its flagship elo lab in belvedere close in the third quarter this year , as it moves to diversify its business offerings . elo is hyflux ' s oxygen - rich water business line for the retail sector .\n2001 was a defining year for hyflux for yet another reason \u2013 the company was awarded its first municipal water treatment project in singapore to supply and install the process equipment for the bedok newater plant , the country\u2019s first newater plant which would mark the launch of the third national tap .\nits owner\u2019s entrepreneurship drive meant that the company focused substantially on innovation . with lum herself heading the company\u2019s r & d department , hyflux , most notably , developed a special ultrafine membrane filter that is today the defining quality in all its products . hyflux recently completed building the biggest desalination plant in asia on singapore\u2019s west coast , and is constructing similar plants in china and dubai . for lum , the horizon is only expanding . she now wants to set up shop in india and is gradually shifting from small - scale projects to big industrial ones in china and elsewhere .\ncloser to home , hyflux entered into a joint venture with mitsubishi heavy industries to develop the tuasone waste - to - energy ( wte ) project , which includes a concession to provide waste treatment services over a period of 25 years and contributing s $ 750 million to its order book .\nagainst the backdrop of unfavourable cyclical conditions , hyflux\u2019s business environment is likely to remain tough for the foreseeable future . this is in addition to persistently subdued oil prices , which will constrain the likelihood of securing more orders from countries in the middle east as the region reduce investments in infrastructure .\nhyflux continued to set new benchmarks in 2011 . the group showed its mettle by securing singapore\u2019s second and largest seawater desalination project amidst very tough competition and surprising the industry with an innovative proposal to incorporate an on - site 411 mw combined cycle power plant to produce electricity for the desalination plant and power grid . the shared facilities of the desalination plant and the power plant would create synergies between the two operations and lead to higher levels of efficiency , thus lowering the cost of desalination . the integration of a water project with a power plant was the first for singapore and for hyflux .\nhyflux completed the construction of the 411 mw combined cycle power plant co - located with tuaspring desalination plant in singapore . this development marked the company\u2019s expansion into a new business that would complement and enhance its competitiveness in its core water business . the power plant is expected to be fully operational in 2016 .\nin the worst case scenario where hyflux\u2019s cash position deteriorates materially due to delayed payments from its main customers , it may have to reduce its capital expenditures or monetize its assets by going through further strategic divestments of service concession rights as well as sales of its non - core assets . in 2014 for example , the company sold and leased back the hyflux innovation centre for a cash consideration of s $ 170 million in order to strengthen its balance sheet . it also divested its concession rights for five water and wastewater treatment plants in china in 2015 . further asset sales will be made going forward to free up cash flow . specifically , as of end - 2015 , its balance sheet had s $ 212 million in assets classified as held for sale . the majority comprises of its 50 % joint venture stake in galaxy newspring pte ltd , in which hyflux\u2019s management has guided that it intends to sell this year .\nmr . siddique also served as the ceo and board member of hyflux water trust ( hwt ) , a global water infrastructure fund , and led its ipo on the main - board of the singapore stock exchange . hwt\u2019s investment focus was water and waste - water treatment , desalination , water recycling , and water distribution projects , primarily in china , the middle east and north africa region and other high growth markets . under his tenure , hwt delivered first year distribution per unit and net profit which exceeded ipo forecast , and also increased hwt\u2019s total water assets size under management by 112 % . mr . siddique was also a member of the top management of hyflux ltd . in singapore , one of the leading water infrastructure companies in asia , where he was responsible for hyflux\u2019s india operations and engineering , procurement and construction ( epc ) business globally , and assisting the group\u2019s ceo / founder in overseeing china and middle east and north africa markets .\nan artist ' s impression of hyflux ' s flagship elo lab , which is expected to open in the third quarter of this year . the edb has partnered with the water - treatment company in rolling out a number of investments , including a $ 30 million integrated and automated steel structure fabrication - processing line .\nhyflux reported a net profit of s $ 45 million in fy2015 , a 22 . 7 % decline over the previous year . this is despite a steep rise in revenue primarily due to the recognition of construction revenues from its qurayyat iwp project in oman , as the firm\u2019s margins contracted due to rising input costs .\nit is worthwhile to note that in january 2015 , hyflux had successfully carried out a consent solicitation exercise with noteholders to seek covenant relief , broadening the interest coverage ratio covenant to include the unencumbered cash position of the company in addition to consolidated ebitda , allowing the company more wiggle room to meet its debt obligations .\nin 2015 , hyflux and its consortium partner mitsubishi heavy industries was named the preferred bidder by the national environment agency to design , build , own and operate singapore\u2019s largest waste - to - energy plant . the company\u2019s first waste - to - energy project will have one of the best land utilisation factors in terms of incineration capacity per unit floor area and will also be one of the most efficient in terms of energy recovery per unit waste incinerated in the world . with this win , hyflux will add energy recovery from waste to its range of environmental solutions as the company focuses on contributing to resource optimisation and sustainable growth for communities and industries .\nolivia lum , founder and ceo of singapore - based hyflux , has often said that she is attracted by the unpredictable . this love of the unknown was perhaps the catalyst for her choice to study chemistry , but is more likely the reason why lum is the first ever woman to be crowned ernst & young world entrepreneur of the year ( 2011 ) .\nour projections do not support the view that its earnings will generate sufficient free cash flows to support its debt repayments . in view of this , hyflux will likely tap the bond markets again soon to extend its debt maturity profile , redeeming the considerable amount of debt securities coming due and preventing an escalation of its borrowing costs due to the onerous coupon step - ups of its perpetual securities .\nstill , olivia lum is facing her biggest challenge yet . the company\u2019s moderate size means that resources for its famed r & d and industrial projects , which need heavy investments , are limited . though hyflux\u2019s share prices are buoyant , to say the least , she knows very well that unless she finds viable financing methods for these big - ticket projects , the company\u2019s ambitious plans might not take off .\ndespite this , hyflux has not formally breached its financial covenants that it has to meet under its s $ 1 . 5 billion multicurrency debt issuance programme , which requires an interest cover of at least 3 times , a consolidated tangible net worth of not less than s $ 300 million , and the ratio of consolidated net borrowings to consolidated tangible net worth of not more than 1 . 5 times .\nhyflux\u2019s revenues are mostly derived from the operation and maintenance ( o & m ) of more than 30 water , wastewater , water recycling and desalination plants around the world through service concession arrangements . a significant part of its earnings come from the recognition of engineering , procurement and construction ( epc ) revenues from its pipeline of municipal and industrial projects . this includes the sale of proprietary water filtration membrane technology for industrial use .\nin fact , at the time of its launch , hyflux was a company whose time had come . the firm opened its doors when singapore\u2019s dependence on malaysian water supplies was a vexing concern for its citizens , and its government was introducing an ambitious program to achieve water self - sufficiency . the company\u2019s role in this project and another national project on water - recycling strengthened its reputation and projected its image as a leader in the field .\nhyflux has also recently ventured into the consumer segment to grow their recurring income with its investment in indonesia - based pt oasis , a manufacturer of bottled drinking water . it also invested with kaqun europe , a consumer water technology company , to manufacture and distribute highly oxygenated water under a brand name elo within the asia - pacific region . however , these investments are in its early stages and unlikely to provide support to its earnings soon .\ntwo weeks ago , while receiving her entrepreneurship award at monte carlo after pipping 48 other well - known entrepreneurs at the post , the 50 - year - old told the world that \u201cthere are no difficulties you can\u2019t overcome when you have faced the challenges of hunger and poverty . \u201d it is perhaps this strong self - belief that has inspired hyflux\u2019s grand motto : \u2018quenching the world\u2019s thirst . \u2019 that said , olivia lum\u2019s thirst to be the best may be unquenchable .\nfy2015 and 1q2016 was a strong period for hyflux as the company strengthened its order book by a significant 21 % to s $ 3 . 66 billion from s $ 2 . 93 billion as at end - fy2014 . this came from a slew of new project wins which include building a seawater reverse osmosis desalination plant in oman ( qurayyat iwp ) , the contract to build the ain sokhna integrated water and power project in egypt , as well as two projects in saudi arabia .\nin 1994 , just as china was opening its doors to foreign investments , olivia decided to venture into the vast chinese market , setting up an office in shanghai . it was an uphill task for a young singapore company with limited resources and little knowledge of a market which had not even heard of , let alone embrace , the concept of wastewater treatment . patience , perseverance and optimism paid off eventually , and the hyflux\u2019s presence in shanghai also allowed it to serve existing clients in singapore who were moving their production lines to china .\nmr . yeung is a co - founder and principal of odyssey capital and tigris infrastructure partners . he has over 15 years of infrastructure investment , investment banking , and infrastructure operating company experience . after establishing odyssey capital , he has advised more than a dozen water companies in asia on various strategic and fund raising mandates on public private partnership ( ppp ) projects in growth markets in asia , including india , indonesia , china , philippines , and thailand . mr . yeung worked at ifc , based in hong kong , investing in power , water , ports , roads and renewable energy in emerging markets in asia . mr yeung was formerly a senior vice president at srei infrastructure finance , and a vice president at hyflux water trust and hyflux capital . he started his career as an investment banker at credit suisse first boston and bankers trust , based in sydney , australia . mr yeung holds a b . ec . ( hons ) from university of sydney , llb from university of new south wales , master of science in foreign service from georgetown university , and is a cfa charterholder .\nolivia lum\u2019s extraordinary story suggests that unpredictability might well be her raison d\u2019\u00eatre . her childhood is an inspiring tale of immense hardship and soul - numbing poverty . it seems this difficult early life instilled within her exceptional determination and resourcefulness , which she has employed to propel her company to great heights . today , hyflux is one of the world\u2019s leading suppliers of water desalination equipment , with annual revenues of over $ 450 million and a workforce of more than 2 , 300 people across various countries in asia , the middle east , and north africa .\nadditionally , hyflux has four outstanding bonds issued under its debt issuance programme , with maturities extending into 2019 . it also has three perpetual securities with embedded call provisions , obliging the company to redeem them upon its first call dates ( which falls between 2016 and 2018 ) , or face hefty variable coupon step - up rates . hence , it is expected to redeem one series of its perpetual bonds ( hyfsp 4 . 800 % perpetual corp ( sgd ) ) when it reaches its first call date in july as well as hyfsp 3 . 500 % 21jul2016 corp ( sgd ) which will come due in the same month , requiring a total principal repayment of s $ 275 million in 2016 .\nwhile hyflux remains fundamentally solvent as a business , we think liquidity will likely be an issue for the company given the extent and maturity profile of its borrowings . its balance sheet is therefore anticipated to remain weak as looming principal debt repayments and interest costs crimp its cash balances . as of end - fy2015 , the company had s $ 1 billion in total bank borrowings which are repayable over a period of 15 years , a proportion of which ( s $ 484 million ) consists of unsecured bank loans which will come due over the coming year . it had recently secured refinancing of its revolving credit facility and rolled over its existing five - year us $ 200 million facility due for repayment in july . given the relatively low quantum of its remaining short - term loans ( s $ 274 million ) , it is expected to successfully refinance the rest of its short - term borrowings .\nmost people would be satisfied with such progress but not lum . it was the late 80s and her ambition was straining at the leash . in an interview with the financial times , she narrates how her supervisor at glaxo was shocked that she wanted to quit and start her own business . his astonishment was not unreasonable in the small state of singapore , whose economy at that time was dominated by multi - national companies ( mncs ) . the goal of the average young singaporean was to get inside the hallowed doors of these mncs , which offered good money and a cozy lifestyle . but lum , who had tasted adventure when still young , turned her back to such comfort . she sold her car and apartment and used the money to set up a water treatment plant named hydrochem , the precursor to hyflux . her interest in the area had grown after she helped develop such a plant for glaxo . lum\u2019s natural intelligence told her that the world would soon start demanding clean water , and her keen mind sensed an opportunity .\nour membrane products and modular standard systems deliver scalable and high performance solutions for industries . read more\nelo is living water - a special oxygen - rich water that nourishes the body from within & enhances overall well - being . read more\nelo is living water \u2013 a special oxygen - rich water that nourishes the body from within & enhances overall well - being .\nwe are a leading sustainable solutions company and among the top global desalination plant providers .\nwe are proud that our progress and achievements have been recognised by numerous organisations .\nif you are passionate about making a difference while pursuing a career , join us in our mission to deliver sustainable solutions for a better tomorrow .\nas a global leader in sustainable solutions , we offer career opportunities in many disciplines .\nfile attachment ( size should not exceed 1mb . only formats ending with . doc or . pdf are accepted . )\n2nd floor , hari krupa no . 71 / 1 , mc . nichols road chetpet , chennai 600 031 india\nav . 1 de mayo # 120 \u2013 piso # 2 , colonia san andr\u00e9s atoto naucalpan de ju\u00e1rez , estado de m\u00e9xico . c . p . 53500\nthe company has advised its shareholders on the expected loss based on the currently available preliminary assessment of its unaudited financial results for the quarter , which is in the process of finalisation .\nthe company will announce its unaudited financial results for q2 2017 on or before aug 14 .\nit reported a net loss of $ 25 . 1 million for the three months to june 30 , compared with earnings of $ 2 . 6 million for the same period a year earlier .\nthe net loss includes the up - for - sale tuaspring plant , which the firm noted\ncontributed losses of $ 20 . 9 million due to weak power spreads in the singapore market\n.\ntuaspring has been an impediment to earnings since it started its power plant operations in march last year . the firm said in february this year that it was exploring a partial sale of the asset .\nquarterly revenue dropped 65 per cent to $ 81 . 8 million , owing to lower engineering , procurement and construction activities for the tuasone waste - to - energy project here and the qurayyat independent water project in oman .\nnet loss excluding tuaspring : $ 4 . 2 million ( % change not meaningful )\nthe firm said it recorded a gain of $ 16 . 5 million after selling its 50 per cent stake in its galaxy newspring joint venture in march .\nstaff costs rose 20 per cent to $ 23 . 3 million , mainly owing to the tuasone project , which entered a\nmanpower - intensive phase of the construction schedule\n.\nsingapore accounts for about 58 per cent of total revenue and the middle east around 31 per cent , said the firm .\nquarterly loss per share was 4 . 91 cents , compared with a 1 . 58 - cent loss a year earlier , while net asset value was 28 . 9 cents a share as at june 30 , compared with 45 . 1 cents as at dec 31 last year .\nshop smart at gain city group buy . register & get $ 3 , 000 shopping vouchers !\nterms & conditions data protection policy need help ? reach us here . advertise with us\nsph digital news / copyright \u00a9 2018 singapore press holdings ltd . co . regn . no . 198402868e . all rights reserved\nwe have been experiencing some problems with subscriber log - ins and apologise for the inconvenience caused . until we resolve the issues , subscribers need not log in to access st digital articles . but a log - in is still required for our pdfs .\nforeign buyers are eyeing a piece of the tuaspring power and desalination plant , in a transaction that could take singapore ' s largest desalination plant out of local hands .\ntuaspring , asia ' s first integrated water and power plant which cost more than $ 1 billion to build , has attracted buying interest for years .\nmost requests are from chinese and japanese buyers , although there is interest from south - east asia and the middle east as well .\npotential buyers include infrastructure funds keen on stable income , or operators looking to beef up their track record and gain an advantage when they bid for projects overseas .\nalthough tuaspring ' s power plant is loss - making , under a water purchase agreement signed with the pub , the facility is to supply the national water agency with 70 million gallons of desalinated water a day over a 25 - year period from 2013 to 2038 . the plant goes back to the pub at the end of 25 years .\nasked by the straits times if there are any restrictions on foreign ownership for singapore ' s strategic water assets , the pub said :\nany divestment or change in the identity of the concession company or its shareholding . . . will require pub ' s approval .\nbut tuaspring would not be singapore ' s first water asset to be placed under foreign ownership . in january , a $ 170 million newater plant - singapore ' s fifth - was opened in changi . that plant is an 80 - 20 joint venture between chinese water utilities company bewg international and singapore environmental engineering firm ues holdings .\nnotably , a change in ownership will not have any bearing on the price at which tuaspring sells water to the pub , or from the pub on to end consumers .\nthere is no restriction on foreign ownership of power generation assets in singapore ' s power sector .\nthe trials will study whether patients with diabetes can obtain better glycaemic control by drinking elo water in addition to their ongoing lifestyle and medical treatments , and whether diabetic foot or ankle ulcers can be treated with elo water bath and elo gel , they said in a joint statement .\ndr joan khoo , senior consultant and chief of endocrinology at cgh , is the principal investigator of both trials .\nelo water is created through technology that allows a high level of oxygen to exist in the water in a unique , stable and bound form that is believed to allow quick absorption by the body , restoring its natural balance and enhancing health and overall well - being .\npositive results have been obtained from animal trials of elo water conducted overseas , said the statement .\ntrials conducted by researchers at monash university in australia on transplanted human cancerous tumours in mice showed that elo water through oral application was able to be absorbed and penetrated into the tumours , enhancing oxygen levels inside the cancers and inhibiting their growth .\ndiabetes is a big public health concern for singapore . in 2015 , international diabetes federation reported that 12 . 8 per cent or 541 , 600 of singaporeans aged 20 years to 79 years have diabetes .\nthe prevalence of type 2 diabetes in singapore is forecast to double from 7 . 3 per cent in 1990 to 15 per cent by 2050 .\nin 1989 , olivia lum , a chemistry graduate from the national university of singapore , left a promising career at glaxo pharmaceutical to fulfil her dream to set up her own business . challenged by the difficulties that industries faced in treating the wastewater from their processes and anticipating increasing pollution of waterways with rising urbanisation and industrialisation , olivia saw that the water treatment business could only be a \u201csunrise\u201d industry . so armed with a big dream and youthful idealism to solve the world\u2019s problems , olivia sold her apartment and her car to raise s $ 20 , 000 as start - up capital for the business . hydrochem ( s ) pte ltd was incorporated on 20 june 1989 and started operations with two other staff . during the early days , olivia knocked on countless doors of factories in singapore and malaysia to sell water treatment products and systems using traditional technologies .\nin 1992 , acting on the foresight that membranes would be the next big trend for the water industry , hydrochem obtained the exclusive rights from a supplier to distribute membranes and membrane filtration plants to industrial customers . not only did the company acquire the knowledge of membrane installation , it also sparked some early research into membrane technologies .\nthe late 1990s saw hydrochem establishing a reputation for itself in the area of membrane filtration technology for the water industry . because the technology was relatively new to industries , the company conducted more than 100 pilot plant trials of membrane applications and water treatment technologies for the pharmaceutical , food and electronics industries . its efforts paid off when the company began to secure larger projects .\nin 1999 , a r & d team was set up with the aim of manufacturing its own range of membranes . having a proprietary technology would set hydrochem apart from its competitors in the growing water industry . the first generation of kristal\u00ae hollow - fibre ultrafiltration ( uf ) membranes was successfully produced in - house and proved their robustness when put to test in singapore\u2019s jurong bird park wastewater recycling project .\nsince then , several generations of kristal\u00ae uf membranes have been produced and today , the brand is a market leader and have been installed in some of the world\u2019s largest membrane - based desalination plants . several membrane products , systems and applications have since been developed out of the r & d centre , currently one of asia\u2019s largest for membranes and materials technologies .\nthe project swiftly got off the ground and was completed three months ahead of schedule . on 13 september 2005 , prime minister lee hsien loong turned on singapore\u2019s fourth national tap with the official opening of singspring desalination plant .\nthe company established a new footprint in the middle east north africa ( mena ) region when it secured the first project in algeria in 2006 \u2013 a 200 , 000m 3 / day swro desalination plant with a 25 - year concession located in tlemcen .\nin 2008 , amidst intense global competition with international players , the company won an international tender to build africa\u2019s largest swro desalination plant in magtaa , algeria , which would add 500 , 000m 3 / day of water supply to the country when fully operational .\nexecutive chairman and group ceo olivia lum made history when she became the first singapore and the first woman to win the prestigious ernst & young world entrepreneur of the year in june 2011 .\nin 2014 , the company won its largest project in the sultanate of oman \u2013 a 200 , 000m 3 / day swro desalination plant with a 20 - year concession located in qurayyat .\nbut founder and chief executive olivia lum would be the first to tell you that this success was hard fought .\n\u201cnobody who starts a business anticipates how difficult it will be , \u201d she said .\n\u201cwhen you start off as a small company you are not well - recognised , because you have no brand and singapore is a mature and competitive market . \u201d\n\u201csingapore customers , when they saw that my office address was not very sexy , in tampines industrial park , they knew that i was a small firm and practically nobody believed in me , \u201d she said .\n\u201ci thought , if i was able to satisfy singapore\u2019s need for water , then i could satisfy any country that needs water . so i looked at the map of the world and asked myself , which region in the world faces a shortage of water ?\n\u201cone solution , i thought , was to go to malaysia , because with my singapore address , malaysian customers won\u2019t know how big or small i was . \u201d\n\u201ci didn\u2019t want to venture beyond jb because anything farther than johor meant flying , and airfare is expensive , and you have to consider such things as a start - up , \u201d she said .\n\u201cjohor is not a high - end market but at least it gets you going . \u201d\neven then , it was a tough journey . ms lum spent each day making cold calls , travelling up and down the causeway by motorcycle \u2013 she had sold her car and house to fund her start - up \u2013 and knocked on many doors to sell her water filtration system .\nafter a few years of doing this , she felt that she had gained enough experience and could grow the company further by venturing into another market .\n\u201ci went around the whole of south - east asia and everywhere was just as competitive as singapore , because between 1990 and 1995 , most asean countries were booming , so i decided that maybe i should venture farther , \u201d she said .\nms lum eventually decided on china , reckoning that she could gain a foothold in the market as she could speak the language , and set up an office in shanghai in 1993 .\n\u201cit was a very raw market . rules were not transparent in those days , \u201d she recalled .\n\u201ci still remember that every day we had to ask our staff to go to the notice board of the local government bureau to see what the changes were that particular day . new rules or any changes to existing rules were not announced in the newspapers or anywhere else , you had to go to the government offices to find out . \u201d\ndespite her language skills , ms lum also came to learn that there was a big cultural divide that made it difficult for her to communicate effectively with her potential customers and to close deals .\n\u201cin china , there are meanings hidden behind every sentence . they say things in different ways and they mean different things . in their culture they would also not say no to your face even if they mean no , \u201d she said .\nsuch difficulties and uncertainties led many businesses to give up on the chinese market in those days , ms lum said .\n\u201cwe almost bankrupted the company in the first two years of being in china , \u201d she recounted .\n\u201cbut i told myself that we just had to persevere , that china was too big to ignore , and since i was already there and had wetted my feet , i might as well soak myself in it and learn how to walk . \u201d\nsoon after , in 1997 , south - east asia was embroiled in a financial crisis and many water treatment companies in singapore and the region suffered heavy losses or had to be wound up altogether .\n\u201cbecause of the circumstances , the financial crisis that set my competitors back a bit , i took the opportunity to run ahead , \u201d ms lum said .\n\u201cyou might have an opportunity , maybe a contact who is bringing in some business for you , but it might not be sustainable , \u201d she said . are you among the top three firms among your peers in that market ? if you are not , how are you going to chart a path to attain that position ? because otherwise you will always be a follower and in a crisis you would have to fold . \u201d\n\u201cafter 1997 , i decided to come back to relook the singapore market after having established myself in shanghai . . . \u201d\nthe answer was the middle east and north africa . not only was this region covered in desert and naturally barren of water , it was also still using energy - intensive technology to clean its water .\n\u201cif we can cover china , india , the middle east , africa and south - east asia , we would have covered almost the whole world , \u201d ms lum quipped .\n\u201cyou might have an opportunity , maybe a contact who is bringing in some business for you , but it might not be sustainable , \u201d she said .\n\u201cbecause otherwise you will always be a follower and in a crisis you would have to fold . \u201d\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nwe believe emerging market fundamentals are much healthier now , when compared to recent years .\nglobal growth trends continue to improve as most major economies are seeing faster than expected expansion .\ncrude oil prices have rebounded recently , reflecting the renewed optimism about healthier demand in the coming quarters .\ntaiwan , the east asian island that has close political and economic ties with china , has made a name for itself in the field of global electronics manufacturing .\n\u201cthere are no difficulties you can\u2019t overcome when you have faced the challenges of hunger and poverty . \u201d\n\u2014 olivia lum , while receiving the ernst & young world entrepreneur of the year 2011 award .\nbut thoughts of such wealth and success must have been far from young olivia lum\u2019s mind when she was growing up in a cramped tin house with a leaking roof and no running water and electricity . she was abandoned at birth and brought up , along with several other orphans , by an old lady in what was little more than a makeshift hut in a small malaysian village .\nthe leaking roof might have prevented her from sleeping peacefully , but it did not stop her from dreaming big . after her initial primary education , lum was instructed to begin working just like the other orphans . but not one to give up easily , she tried everything from rubber - tapping to selling papayas to pay for her education as well as contribute to the family finances . her perseverance paid off . egged on by her impressed teachers , she graduated with a degree in chemistry from the national university in neighboring singapore , and found a job as a chemist with glaxosmithkline ."]}
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based television service at the same time .\nvirgin media also offers what they call a red house visit , which is where virgin media technicians visit your home to fine - tune the set - up of your broadband and tv , connect all devices , upgrade equipment , and sort any issues you might be having .\nforget expensive mobile data charges wi - free is here . virgin wi - free lets our broadband customers connect to red - hot broadband when they visit the home of another participating virgin media broadband customer .\ncopyright \u00a9 2018 post publications limited . registered in ireland : 148865 . developed by square1\nireland ' s competition watchdog is to carry out a more detailed examination . . .\nitv , which is 9 . 9 per cent owned by virgin\u2019s parent liberty global , is now fighting to be allowed seek retransmission fees for its flagship channel from cable and satellite operators , including virgin media .\nthe virgin media acquisition means rt\u00e9 is likely to face increased competition from a single , strengthened rival , led by the tv3 operation at ballymount .\nwhen you sign up to a virgin media broadband plan , you can experience truly superfast fibre broadband straight to your home . virgin media broadband allows you to seamlessly stream your favourite tv and music , connect with friends and family on video calls or play games online without the dreaded lag .\nyou can reach virgin media by phone on 1908 , and they also have a live chat feature on their website if that suits you better .\ndavid bouchier , chief digital entertainment officer at virgin media , said : \u201cthe acquisition of utv ireland gives us leadership in commercial broadcasting in ireland and extends our platform to showcase the best irish , uk and international programming . it also gives us exciting opportunities to buy and make exclusive programmes for our virgin media customers in both the republic of ireland and the uk . our vision for television is about bringing people closer to the programmes they love how , where and when they want to view it \u2013 be that linear , on - demand or online . \u201d\nit is not yet known if the deal will result in job losses at utv ireland .\nso what about that idea that virgin \u201cvoluntarily\u201d gives rt\u00e9 the best spots on its electronic programme guide ? sky would agree with virgin that it does the same ( and furthermore that it\u2019s regulated in the uk , not ireland ) .\n\u201cwe are delighted to bring the virgin media brand to ireland . we are proud of the way it has revolutionised the uk market , improving customer service , increasing speeds and bringing more choice to our customers . building on the strong platform in ireland , i know we will do great things together with liberty global and shake up the irish market even further , \u201d said virgin group founder richard branson .\nvirgin media\u2019s mix 240 plan is what\u2019s known as a triple - play deal , which means you get your broadband , phone and tv in one .\ntraditional brands turn to influencer marketing to attract social media - mad . . .\ni asked the broadcasting authority of ireland what would happen if virgin was suddenly to deprioritise rt\u00e9\u2019s channels . it agreed that virgin and sky had voluntarily put rt\u00e9 and the other irish channels in the top spots . but , crucially , it said it would intervene if virgin didn\u2019t fancy doing so any more .\nmy virgin media is packed with loads of handy features to help you take control of your virgin media life . sign in today and see the benefits for yourself . update your personal details , view recent bills , make payments and so much more \u2013 24 hours a day , 7 days a week !\nget award - 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{"id": 54018, "summary": [{"text": "velocity signs is a sign-waving machine manufacturer based in sacramento , california .", "topic": 8}, {"text": "the company produces portable and rechargeable sign-waving machines .", "topic": 10}, {"text": "scott adams is velocity signs ' president and ceo .", "topic": 0}, {"text": "the company appeared on shark tank in april 2014 . ", "topic": 15}], "title": "velocity signs", "paragraphs": ["velocity signs is likely looking for cash to grow inventory and some help with corporate distribution .\none of the many signs sold by velocity signs . the sign moves around in a circular motion aimed at getting driver ? s attention .\ncopyright \u00a9 2014 | velocity signs , llc | all rights reserved . | bay area web design\ncopyright \u00a9 2013 | velocity signs , llc | all rights reserved . | bay area web design\nvelocity signs sells battery - operated , robotic sign waving machines designed to catch potential customers ' attention .\nvelocity signs ' patented invention of battery - operated , portable , and durable sign waving machines pr . . .\nif you ' re not happy with your velocity signs for any reason , return your velocity signs within 30 days and we ' ll refund you for the total amount you spent with us minus $ 500 - premium model machines and $ 250 - standard model machines ( signs , shipping , and tax not included ) . we ' re that confident you will be happy with your velocity signs and will see a return on your investment within 30 days !\ns / 2014 / 04 / 24 / velocity - signs - orders - pick - up - speed - after - shark . html\nscott adams and jason faherty brought their velocity signs brand to the sharks seeking $ 225 , 000 for a 15 % stake in their company .\nwith a few minutes of national exposure on abc\u2019s show shark tank earlier this month , sacramento\u2019s velocity signs has seen orders spike for its product .\nvelocity signs will be featured on the hit television show\nshark tank\non abc on thursday , april 10th at 8pm ( pst ) . urltoken\nthat led to velocity signs which makes portable , rechargeable sign holders which look like people . they also move in a fashion that mimics real life and attracts attention . the signs cost between $ 18 . 99 and $ 2850 .\nstill not convinced ? watch this video to see the waving signs in action .\npeak velocity about 10 cm per year ( mean age 13 . 8 years ) .\npeak velocity - about 8 cm per year ( mean age 12 . 5 years ) .\nadams founded the business after seeing a human sign twirler drenched in sweat on a hot day . he developed the velocity signs mechanism with some help from an engineer and patented the product , which is 100 % made in the usa . velocity signs has some pretty big customers including dozens of national retailers like subway , burger king , even chevy and ford dealerships .\nplot growth velocity on a growth chart . note whether there been a change compared with old records .\nbrain mri scan : for those with neurological signs or symptoms or where a central cause is suspected .\nadams says customers using velocity signs have boosted sales by an average of 15 percent . notable companies who have used this robotic technology include major car companies , fast food giants , the golden state warriors and more .\nvelocity signs \u2013 we don\u2019t know about this . it seems so easy for some dude on the street to come over and kick this over than they are a guy actually standing out there and spinning the signs . you can be a good salesperson , but you still have to have a product that really stands out .\nthe reason that people stand on public property / street corners waiving signs ( protected free speech ) is to avoid compliance with regs re : stationary signs . this is a stationary sign so illegal on public land .\n\u2013 velocity signs \u2013 lord nut levington \u2013 happy feet \u2013 hold your haunches \u2013 an update on cordaroys tune in friday\u2019s at 9 : 00 pm eastern / 8 : 00 pm central at the shark tank\u2019s new time on abc .\nthe investors on the shark tank that funded velocity signs were cuban , robert herjavec and kevin o\u2019leary . adams also had an offer from sharks lori greiner and barbara corcoran , but he decided to go with three rather than two .\nso what could the countdown mean ? a sequel to velocity , a upgraded velocity ( enhanced visuals , etc . ) for vita or a new venture entirely from futurlab ? commence speculation or else simply check back in a couple of days .\nin spite of barbara\u2019s assertion that the battle in the tank was about gender and she\u2019s \u201cnever going to let a woman in america buy a sign from you , \u201d velocity signs flourished with their 3 - shark deal . they\u2019ve managed to bring the price of the basic unit down to $ 1 , 449 , and the weight down to 75 pounds , making the signs much more manageable . barbara\u2019s influence pushed the pair toward real estate as well , and they have adapted their mannequin model to a customized real estate signage product . overall , velocity signs seems to be picking up speed on the strength of the shark deal .\nonly lori and barb are left , and barb says that she was thinking of the businesses and franchises she knows off the top of her head \u2013 she says that she finds it to be a natural audience for velocity signs . all they have to do is simply slap on an open house sign and pull the velocity sign out of the back of a truck , and that\u2019s it \u2013 the velocity sign saves itself money quickly . however , even with the real estate franchisees or individual brokers , a full 165 pounds is a lot to move \u2013 even the velocity sign , which is intended to eliminate work , is calling for more work to be created just by moving the sign .\nsacramento businessmen scott adams and willits high school alum josh faherty , co - inventors of velocity signs ,\nthe original sign waving machine\n, will be featured on the critically - acclaimed business - themed show , shark tank airing thursday , april 10 at 8 p . m . on abc .\nsigns of change in penis ( growth ) , scrotum ( reddening and thinning ) and pubic hair growth follow 1 - 2 years after testicular enlargement .\nvelocity signs was selected from a pool of 30 , 000 applicants vying to take part in the shark tank ' s current season . shark tank features\nsharks\n( considered highly - successful company owners and members of the business community ) who are searching to invest in\nthe next\nbest businesses and products in america .\nif you watched last night\u2019s episode of abc\u2019s shark tank\u00ae , you would have seen signs and graphics dancing , waving and attracting attention . on the show , entrepreneur scott adams , founder and president of velocity signs , pitched a sign waving machine that replaces the human sign spinner while creating excitement and driving traffic to a business , organization or event . his innovative device gained interest from three sharks on the show and was awarded $ 225 , 000 for a 30 % interest in his business . congratulations , scott !\nit ' s great to have designed and built a high quality machine ( made in the usa ) , that our customers can use all day , every day , rain or shine , to promote their business ,\nsaid josh faherty , vice president of production for velocity signs . josh grew up in willits and went to willits high school .\nprogressive signs of androgen excess without an increase in testicular volume should raise concern about precocious pseudopuberty ( androgenic effect from another source such as congenital adrenal hyperplasia or testicular tumour ) .\njosh and scott come to the shark tank in episode 523 , seeking an investment of $ 225 , 000 in return for 15 % of their business . they present the sharks with a sample of a sign - shaker with a sign that says \u201csave me , sharks . \u201d they then unveil their velocity signs , all in the shape of the sharks themselves .\na team of men would be required to properly move the velocity sign , and while barb continues on , scott mentions that they actually have a new product being developed which is a similar version of a velocity sign but more appropriate for a real - estate agent . just like the signs they brought with them , the velocity real estate agent would wiggle back and forth and attract attention \u2013 the real estate agent has a smaller battery and is smaller , and mark mentions that the real estate agent portion is the better product . had they brought it up earlier , they might not have exited the deal . however , barbara says that while they have the research for the product in the works , they ultimately do not have a prototype of the product for her to look at , so barb is out of the deal as well .\nbrenner ld , caputo gr , mostbeck g , steiman d , dulce m , cheitlin md , o\u2019sullivan m , higgins cb . quantification of left to right atrial shunts with velocity - encoded cine nuclear magnetic resonance imaging .\nmark cuban likes the concept , but he\u2019s not sure it\u2019s sustainable and expandable . he goes out . barbara corcoran mentions her real estate connections . she envisions the velocity signs as being a perfect item for a realtor to carry in their car for an open house \u2013 but the 165 lb weight is prohibitive . josh and scott respond that they have a smaller , lighter version , but since it\u2019s not yet available , barbara goes out .\nall velocity signs machines come with a 1 - year manufacturer\u2019s limited warranty against defects in materials or workmanship of all parts ( motor , arms / bearings , batteries , chargers , switches , fuse , wheels , and boxing units ) under normal wear and tear . our batteries come with a 1 - year limited manufacturers warranty and our chargers come with a 5 - year limited manufacturers warranty under normal wear and tear ( see\nreturn policy\nfor details ) .\nlater signs include growth spurt , voice deepening , acne and facial hair . the growth peak starts 2 - 3 years earlier in girls . growth spurts start with the hands and feet and move proximally to finish with the trunk .\na complete pulmonary artery pressure curve can be generated from the spectral doppler signal of ductal flow . 34 the right ventricular pressure can be estimated from the peak velocity of the tricuspid regurgitation jet , if present . the doppler velocity of the pulmonary regurgitation flow , if present , can be used to estimate the pulmonary artery diastolic pressure . with the outflow tract cross - sectional areas and doppler - derived mean flow velocities , the degree of left - to - right shunt can be calculated .\nthe sign waving device is designed to attract attention for a business or a brand , and help increase the audience seeing their message . whether it\u2019s directing people to a local event , announcing a grand opening or promoting a special offer , the moving signs enforce the message and get attention from people or drivers passing by . these signs could also be used to get a message out to people walking by \u2013 in a mall , a private parking lot or on a campus .\nwe are thrilled to be a part of the shark tank show because we truly believe our product makes an immediate impact for local businesses by increasing sales and saving money . the results have been great for our clients worldwide ? we ' ve seen business owners utilizing their additional revenue funds to hire employees , provide health benefits , give back to their local community , and some are taking a vacation with their family for the first time in years\nsaid adams , founder and ceo of velocity signs .\nlori is the last shark remaining , and barb pleads for scott to instead turn off lori since lori\u2019s velocity sign looks so much prettier than her own . barb\u2019s velocity sign is shut off while lori\u2019s is the last one to remain wiggling around , and lori begins to speak . she likes the idea and thinks it is an extremely smart , new way to draw attention to brick - and - mortar retail stores that are hurting and need the attention . she also likes that velocity signs are helping the smaller businesses retain their jobs and the store , so she intends to make an offer . however , lori offers $ 225 , 000 in exchange for 30 % of their business , halving their evaluation . however , lori believes that she can get the name out there and that every franchise needs that . kevin mentions that if scott and josh take that deal , he will enter in the deal with lori \u2013 he likes the valuation , if lori will have him come in on that deal . in addition , mark speaks up , saying that he even wants to come in as a third \u2013 this is nearly unprecedented for shark tank .\nmark says that while he likes the business , the largest problem is that once the customer has one , they don\u2019t need a second one \u2013 there is no room for attaching additional units . mark is also out , and robert calls for scott to immediately shut down mark\u2019s velocity sign .\nfuturlab , developers of the highly praised playstation minis shoot - \u2019em - up velocity , has signed a deal with sony which sees the studio receive funds for the development of ps vita titles in 2013 . futurelab even retaining control of its ip in what is something of a win / win for the studio .\ndepending on the amount of ductal shunting , the chest radiograph may be completely normal or it may demonstrate cardiomegaly ( specifically with signs of left atrial and left ventricular enlargement ) with increased pulmonary vascular markings . the main pulmonary artery is frequently enlarged , and particularly in older adults with pulmonary hypertension , calcification of the ductus may be evident .\nthe first signs of puberty often go unnoticed . testicular enlargement can be detected quite early but is often subtle enough in the early stages to go unnoticed . it usually occurs between the ages of 12 and 13 years . the prepubertal testis is about 2 ml in volume with puberty taken to begin when a volume of around 4 ml is attained .\nthe ecg may demonstrate sinus tachycardia or atrial fibrillation , left ventricular hypertrophy , and left atrial enlargement in patients with moderate or large ductus shunts . in patients with smaller ductal shunts , the ecg is often completely normal . in the patient with a large ductus arteriosus and elevated pulmonary artery pressure , signs of right atrial enlargement and biventricular hypertrophy are frequently present .\nin the summer of 2006 ( 110 + degrees ) , i was driving to a meeting in los angeles when i noticed a young man waving a sign around . he was dripping sweat , his shirt was drenched , and he stopped to rest in the shade . the sign he was holding was now face down and i couldn ' t read the business message he was working so hard to promote . i thought to myself\nthere has to be a better way .\nin an effort to find a way to lessen liability , increase productivity , improve brand credibility , and save money . . . with the help of a close friend , engineer , and contractor . . . we designed and produced our very own sign waving machine . . . velocity signs\nthe original sign waving machine\n. . . made in the usa !\nthe natural history of pda depends largely on the size and magnitude of the shunt and the status of the pulmonary vasculature . many patients with small ductus arteriosus never have signs of significant hemodynamic impairment and , other than the risk of endarteritis , have a normal prognosis . those patients with significant left heart volume overload , however , are at risk of congestive heart failure or irreversible pulmonary vascular disease , even if asymptomatic or minimally symptomatic during childhood .\nonce the foundational numbers are laid out , robert herjavec wants to know what the plan is moving forward \u2013 he asks what they plan to do with an investment . josh replies that they intend to sell 1 , 200 units in the upcoming year . they want to hire sales reps and administrative workers in order to expand . robert has invested in a disappointing billboard company in the past , so he\u2019s not interested in a second round of signs . he\u2019s out .\nfor whatever reason , \u201c shark tank \u201d aired a new episode on a thursday night \u2026 and while we hope they never do this again ( we much prefer the show on fridays ) , we will still recognize that this is a great show . it\u2019s just that in looking at the products , there\u2019s none that we would have teared up over not having on the show . they were mostly \u2026 decently . except the signs . we really don\u2019t get that one .\nserious complications of transcatheter closure of the patent ductus are rare . the most common complication is device embolization , which was relatively common early in the experience with coils . embolized coils are usually retrieved , but even in cases in which they cannot be retrieved , adverse consequences are rare . other potentially important complications are flow disturbance in the proximal left pulmonary artery or descending aorta from a protruding device , hemolysis from high - velocity residual shunting , femoral artery or vein thrombosis related to vascular access , and infection .\nthe show cuts away to a cliff - hanging commercial , and as we return , scott and josh clarify \u2013 each shark would receive a 10 % cut of the investment , dividing the investment into an even thirds . however , lori says that although she made the offer and begins to protest , mark says that if lori doesn\u2019t like the deal , him and kevin would go in together without lori and exclude her from the deal . at this point , scott begins to turn on several of the sharks as the sharks begin to work out the details \u2013 barbara and lori end up going in together with a $ 225 , 000 investment at 25 % . kevin , robert , and mark jump back in and group up together , offering a $ 225 , 000 investment at a 30 % equity rate , making it the males versus the females . josh asks if the three guys want to haggle down to 25 % , but mark says that the difference between the guys and girls is that mark actually owns businesses that he can place orders for \u2013 lori complains , but mark challenges her to name a business she owns that she can place an order with . she cannot . barb speaks up , saying that she is one of the most influential real estate brokers in the country and one of the most influential \u2013 she can be a frontman and ensure that every real estate broker considers buying a velocity sign .\npierce marrs and steve hayes are back to recap season five , episode twenty three . . , join lori , barbara , kevin , mark and robert to review :\nyou can contact pierce and steve or comment by going to the \u201cabout page\u201d . or call and leave a question or audio feedback at 615 - 59 - coach or 615 - 592 - 6224 .\nabout the company : happy feet slippers began in 1995 with only a handful of styles available for purchase at mall kiosks . the ecommerce site launched in 2001 to make happy feet available to those who couldn ' t find them in their local mall . over the next 12 years , the line expanded from basic colors to include licensed collegiate , nba and nfl styles as well as an upscale line of animal slippers . reality tv star nicole\nsnooki\npolizzi developed her own line of happy feet in 2010 , also contributing to the success of the brand .\nabout the company : lord nut levington is a line of delicious , highly seasoned peanuts available in six gourmet flavors that will tickle your taste buds , while engaging your mind with the adventurous life of their fictional namesake , lord nut levington . lord nut\u2019s flavors include rebel mary ( spicy bloody mary ) , and wingman ( hot buffalo sauce ) to name but a few . join lord nut in his mission to liberate our taste buds from a flavorless existence . fight bland !\nabout the company : hold your haunches\u2122 is a shapewear fashion pant created by 2 friends from macon , ga . these 2 busy moms searched everywhere for the fashion staple they themselves wanted . unable to find it , they designed and created it . hold your haunches\u2122 streamlines shapewear and fashion . hold your haunches\u2122 leggings and trousers are the ultimate simplifier ; the great looking bottom for a great looking bottom .\nby signing out , you will not be able to resume watching content where you left off , enjoy cross - device viewing experience , or save your favorites to your my list .\nthe sign waving device featured on the show can operate 24 / 7 on either rechargeable batteries or ac power . with a dolly and handle included , it\u2019s portable , durable and easy to maneuver . there are even options to add lights or a life - like mannequin to enhance the sign .\nfor example , if a restaurant wanted to promote their convenient drive - thru breakfast to passers - by during the morning commute , they could use a sign waving machine to direct attention to the location and feature their breakfast special with bold text and graphics . if a new business owner wanted to create excitement about his anticipated opening , he could place an \u201copening soon\u201d sign on a sign waving device and when they open , change the moving graphics to read \u201cnow open\u201d .\nthe sign waving machine is just one way to gain attention and communicate with potential and current customers . as marketing messages and campaigns change , it\u2019s important to have the right medium and visual graphics to get noticed in the marketplace . need help ? let us know\u2026\ndo you have any \u201cshark tank\u201d worthy ideas for increasing business visibility and marketing messages ? share your thoughts and ideas with us on twitter : @ fastsigns .\n\u00a9 2017 fastsigns international . inc . all rights reserved . | website designed & developed by urltoken\nthe\nsharks\nfeatured in thursday ' s episode are mark cuban , lori greiner , barbara corcoran , robert herjavec and kevin o ' leary .\n$ 225 , 000 for 30 % from lori greiner seems to us like a very generous evaluation for something that we feel people would get tired of seeing very quickly . just get something more creative as a display ! the fact that mark cuban and kevin o\u2019leary went in on this was astounding \u2026 and then everyone got involved ! this was actually the \u201cbattle of the sexes\u201d that was teased going into this episode , and the two owners eventually went with \u2026 the guys ! we don\u2019t think this was the right decision , mostly because they gave away 5 % more of their company just to work with mark , kevin , and robert , even if not everyone wanted it at first .\nlord nut levington \u2013 we like the product , and the idea of tasty nuts that you can snack on that are different than what\u2019s already out there in the marketplace . the biggest issue we see with the company is that it\u2019s not something that is easily banked on . it\u2019s food , and anyone can come up with their own brand of spicy peanuts . the branding is cool and different , but it\u2019s a risk . that is something that will take time for viewers to get a grasp on . no deal .\nhappy feet \u2013 did anyone else find it funny how this guy threw one of his own people in snooki under the bus ? we\u2019d probably go out on that alone , mostly because he had this weird holier - than - thou attitude about some of his success . the slippers are cute , though , and we\u2019d probably buy a pair of they came in a huge size and didn\u2019t look ridiculous on us .\nthe best part of this entire sequence , to us , was robert completely snatching a deal from lori and and kevin while they were talking . after watching him get screwed over so many times , this was awesome .\nhold your haunches \u2013 the final product of the night was not exactly a flashy one . they are pants that are shapewear \u2026 and we\u2019ll leave it at that . this is not our category , and we have no understanding as to how this product works . but , we do at least know that there is an audience for it . let\u2019s just say that they got a great offer from lori and barbara corcoran that included a line of credit , and they took it . no drama , and a pretty boring end to the episode .\nthanks to the lack of exciting products , the air time , and also the flat finish , this was probably one of our least favorite visits to the tank this season . oh well ; at least there is another one tomorrow . grade : c + .\nwhat did you think about this episode ? share below , and click here to read our review of the most - recent episode . also , be sure to sign up to get more updates from our cartermatt newsletter .\ntko : total knock out interview : showrunners holly wofford , jane y . mun talk kevin hart\u2019s new cbs game show\nthis site uses cookies to track and store data . by visiting this site , you consent to have cookie data stored . read more here .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml + rdfa 1 . 0 / / en\nurltoken\nemember that guy who spins a sign trying to get people to pay attention to a business ? a new take on that idea was presented to the investors on an encore presentation of abc ' s\nshark tank .\nthe idea came when one of the founders saw a sign spinner on a hot day in los angeles resting with his sign not visible .\nmy first thought was poor guy , he ' s going to die of heat exhaustion\nflaherty said .\nmy second was there ' s got to be a better way .\nthe company had $ 257 , 000 in sales during its first year and its biggest client for the 185 pound sign holders is little caesar ' s , the pizza chain .\nhow many days to i have to pay a student before this machine pays for itself ,\nrobert herjavec asked .\nthe founders explained that it ' s not about the direct comparison , it ' s about how the machines can work 24 / 7 .\ni think that this is a smart way to bring attention to a retailer store ,\nshe said before offering $ 225 , 000 for 30 % .\nkevin o ' leary and mark cuban , who had already dropped out , came back in with an offer to partner at that price .\ngrenier turned down that offer , but came back offering 25 % in partnership with barbara corcoran . that led to cuban , herjavec , and o ' leary offering $ 225 , 000 for 30 % .\nthe company elected to take the cuban , herjavec , and o ' leary despite them not being willing to match the 25 % .\nshark tank\nepisode # 5 . 23 ( tv episode 2014 ) - imdb\nsome parts of this page won ' t work property . please reload or try later .\nbarbara corcoran and lori greiner team up to battle it out against robert herjavec , mark cuban and kevin o ' leary over a particularly enticing product . an entrepreneur from louisville , ky . . . see full summary \u00bb\nlakeith stanfield and his sorry to bother you crew reveal their most soul - crushing jobs in our freewheeling interview .\nwant to share imdb ' s rating on your own site ? use the html below .\n: 3 is always better than 2 . any math will tell you that .\nenjoy a night in with these popular movies available to stream now with prime video .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nthe pair has sold 125 units in a year , with $ 257 , 000 in sales . clients receive an average of 15 % on the investment . little caesars is their top customer , with 3 , 560 locations worldwide , in 50 countries .\nkevin o\u2019leary wants to know what their projected profit will be . josh explains that they hope to reach $ 2 . 5 million in sales in the upcoming 12 months . o\u2019leary believes it\u2019s too early to project those high sales numbers , and he goes out .\nlori greiner is the last shark standing . she likes the business . she believes that it has potential . she makes them an offer : $ 225 , 000 in return for 30 % of the business . intrigued by the offer , kevin o\u2019leary and mark cuban jump in , offering to split the deal with her .\nannoyed by the men\u2019s interference , barbara corcoran offers to split the deal with lori and lower the percentage to 25 % . barbara offers her real estate connections to boost sales . the sharks all begin arguing , pitching their connections with major retailers .\nscott and josh decide to go with mark , kevin , and robert , accepting the $ 225 , 000 in exchange for 30 % .\nthe shark tank blog constantly provides updates and follow - ups about entrepreneurs who have appeared on the shark tank tv show . once an episode has aired , we monitor the progress of the businesses featured , whether they receive funding or not and report on their progress .\nshark tank blog is independent of and not affiliated or endorsed by abc , sony , the producers or any other company associated with the television show , shark tank .\nshark tank blog is an opinion blog . views expressed on this blog are solely owned by the author individually and not that of shark tank blog or principles of shark tank blog .\nafter 15 + years of helping businesses develop fully integrated marketing campaigns while tracking performance\u2026including television , radio , outdoor , print , digital , social media , events , public relations , mobile marketing , and many other unique marketing channels while working at cbs corporation , abc , inc . , espn and owning my own advertising agency in los angeles\u2026i found that human sign spinners were one of the most effective direct response marketing tools available to all types of businesses in every city across the country .\nin the summer of 2006 ( 110 + degrees ) , i was driving to a meeting in los angeles when i noticed a young man waving a sign around . he was dripping sweat , his shirt was drenched , and he stopped to rest in the shade . the sign he was holding was now face down and i couldn\u2019t read the business message he was working so hard to promote . i thought to myself \u201cthere has to be a better way . \u201d\nkevin mentions that the duo have never told the sharks how much they think , of their own forecast , without the investment from the sharks , they intend to make within the next operating fiscal year . scott says that in conservative numbers , they should bring in $ 2 . 5 million dollars , and bring in $ 500 , 000 in sales . however , kevin says that he is more interested in seeing what the sales are so he can see what the real number would be ; his expectation is that it would be a lot less than the two of them think . kevin says he does not know and isn\u2019t sure , so he is not interested and exits the deal .\nin the end , despite the chaotic scene of the bidding war , josh and scott accept mark , kevin , and robert\u2019s deal for $ 225 , 000 at an exchange of 30 % equity , giving each shark 10 % equity at a $ 75 , 000 investment .\ni would be surprised if it did not require a city permit . this device has obstruction , impediment , safety and hazard issues .\na cuban drug dealer , juan appeared as one of the main characters in the drama film moonlight . through a series of events , he eventually becomes . . .\nthe gazette review is your daily news source covering everything from world news to personal finance . we provide the most recent , unbiased accounts of the news that matters to you . contact us : editor @ urltoken\nfirst , try refreshing the page and clicking current location again . make sure you click allow or grant 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address instead .\nclick the gear in the upper - right hand corner of the window , then internet options .\nuncheck the box labeled never allow websites to request your physical location if it ' s already checked .\nyou ' re good to go ! click ok , then refresh this yelp page and try your search again .\nat the top - right hand corner of the window , click the button with three dots on it , then settings .\nclick show more , then make sure only the box labeled location permissions is checked .\noops ! we don ' t recognize the web browser you ' re currently using . try checking the browser ' s help menu , or searching the web for instructions to turn on html5 geolocation for your browser . you can also search near a city , place , or address instead .\nsomething broke and we ' re not sure what . try again later , or search near a city , place , or address instead .\nwe couldn ' t find you quickly enough ! try again later , or search near a city , place , or address instead .\nwe couldn ' t find an accurate position . if you ' re using a laptop or tablet , try moving it somewhere else and give it another go . or , search near a city , place , or address instead .\ni ended up with an italian bmt from subway because of this thing . great idea !\nthe company initially appeared to be professional and have quality equipment . unfortunately that was anything but . the motor or whatever mechanism is inside to move the cardboard gave out on multiple units i purchased . i spend thousands with this company and there is apparently no warranty on their products . i don ' t recommend this company at all and recommend you do t waste your hard earned money on a product that isn ' t built to last and a company that does not stand behind it ' s products . \u200d\u200d\nyour trust is our top concern , so businesses can ' t pay to alter or remove their reviews . learn more .\nheads up : from now on , other yelpers will be able to see how you voted . want to chime in ?\nafter 15 + years of helping businesses develop fully integrated marketing campaigns while tracking performance . . . including television , radio , outdoor , print , digital , social media , seo , events , public relations , mobile marketing , and many other unique marketing channels while working at cbs corporation , abc , inc . , espn and owning my own advertising agency in los angeles . . . i found that human sign spinners were one of the most effective direct response marketing tools available to all types of businesses in every city across the country .\nwe calculate the overall star rating using only reviews that our automated software currently recommends .\nplease sign in and use this article ' s on page print button to print this article .\n\u201cthe whole goal is to catch the eye of people driving by , \u201d said founder and president scott adams .\nsince the show aired april 10 , the company has had thousands of sales leads come in , he said .\nthe 165 - pound machines can be paired with mannequins or photos to look as if they are held by people or can be an image of an arrow or a sandwich , for example . they come with wheels and rechargers . the sign moves either in a circular or a figure - 8 shape .\nthe company has patents on the product\u2019s mechanisms and also on the concept of the machine itself .\non shark tank , adams made a deal to sell three of the celebrity investors 10 percent each in equity in return for $ 225 , 000 . one of those investors was dallas mavericks owner mark cuban , who said he\u2019d buy at least five of them himself .\nthe basic machine costs $ 1 , 599 and is priced go up to a full - featured machine at $ 2 , 850 which includes lighting , a mannequin and other features .\nthe machines are durable and the company has gotten corporate approval from companies such as little caesars and togo ' s for use by their franchisees .\nadams and his college friend josh faherty , who is an engineer , created the product . they are both graduates of california state university sacramento . they came up with the idea in 2006 and started building the devices in 2009 .\nadams doesn\u2019t disclose revenue or unit sales , but he did say the company was just keeping up with orders when the show aired .\nthe company\u2019s office is in north sacramento . it used to assemble its machines in rancho cordova , but it recently moved contract assembly to willits . some 99 percent of the parts are sourced in the u . s . , adams said .\n\u00a9 2018 american city business journals . all rights reserved . use of and / or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our user agreement ( updated 5 / 24 / 18 ) and privacy policy and cookie statement ( updated 5 / 24 / 18 ) . the material on this site may not be reproduced , distributed , transmitted , cached or otherwise used , except with the prior written permission of american city business journals .\nvelocitysigns is headquartered in sacramento , california . velocitysigns has a revenue of $ 447k , and 40 employees . as of may 2018 , velocitysigns has 456 fans on facebook and 420 followers on twitter .\nowler has collected 14 screenshots of velocitysigns ' website since jun 2014 . the latest velocitysigns website design screenshot was captured in jun 2018 .\nvelocitysigns currently has 420 followers on twitter . as of december 2014 velocitysigns had 459 followers . that ' s a 8 percent decrease in 3 years\nvelocitysigns currently has 456 fans on facebook . as of february 2015 velocitysigns had 327 fans . that ' s a 39 percent increase in 3 years\nvelocitysigns was founded in 06 / 2011 . velocitysigns ' headquarters is located in sacramento , california , usa 95838 . velocitysigns has an estimated 40 employees and an estimated annual revenue of 447 . 0k . . . .\nmarketing is an essential base for any business trying to make a profit . like any foundation without a solid platform , your marketing campaign can crumble at the touch if implemented in a poor manner . below you will find ten common marketing mistakes and tips on how your company can avoid them . don\u2019t fall prey to the same blunders many have made in the past and learn from the history that has provided us with a wonderful outline of what not to do .\nfirst things first ; when implementing an idea without a strategy , your company is wasting valuable time and money on a campaign with no outlined purpose . many businesses make the mistake of throwing too many ideas out and believing that it will be enough to get the ball rolling . although a brilliant idea is an important component of a campaign , it will be less than magnificent if left up to chance to succeed . don\u2019t bet a great concept on the notion that it will all come together in the end \u2013 set a direct plan to create a campaign that is cohesive and unstoppable .\ntake action : plan a brainstorming session with all of the key players in your organization . once a plan is decided on , nominate one person to finalize and distribute the plan so that no one is left wondering about the strategy .\noften times the idea flow at a brainstorming meeting is non - stop . even though the room is filled with many proposals that are sure to do well , it is important that you narrow your message down to one . by picking a focus and sticking with it , you allow customers to see a fluid campaign evolve instead of confusing them by constantly changing views . if there are too many great ideas and you\u2019re struggling to let them go , set your favorites aside for the next campaign and let your chosen emphasis blossom to its full potential .\ntake action : make sure to consistently use the same colors , fonts , images , and message to create a cohesive marketing campaign .\nit is the goal of every company to gain as much business as it can , but marketing to an audience that is too varied can do more harm than good . don\u2019t try to catch everyone\u2019s attention with your marketing campaign but instead , connect with those who will help your business to succeed . by focusing your efforts on the people who will benefit from your product or service the most , you skip over the people who wouldn\u2019t bat an eyelid at your ad \u2013 increasing your profits in the end .\ntake action : specify an exact target market and research their lifestyles so that you may aim your strategy at their exact needs .\nanother difficult concept for many marketers to grasp is the fact that it isn\u2019t their opinions that matter , but the opinions of their consumers instead . don\u2019t get caught up arguing about which co - worker\u2019s idea is better , and , instead , let the public decide . by bringing in samples of your audience or creating a contest to decide the direction of your efforts , you put the power back where it belongs \u2013 in the customer\u2019s hands .\ntake action : encourage employees and customers to provide feedback in order to create well - balanced marketing strategies .\nmarketers often forget about campaigns they have used in the past , but these previous efforts can act as a crucial tool for future endeavors . use these experiences to your advantage by considering customer feedback and by analyzing your prior performance reports and returns on investment . this research is meant solely for you to see what is and isn\u2019t working so you can change and adapt your efforts to the customer\u2019s wants and needs . learn from your past by taking the time to study previous labors so that you can wow your audience in the future .\ntake action : qualitatively and quantitatively track the results from your marketing efforts . always ask your customers questions like \u201chow did you hear about us\u201d and keep track of answers in your customer relationship management ( crm ) system or on an excel spreadsheet .\nwith the last point being said , it is also important not to rely too much on researched marketing techniques and statistics . often times , the buying habits of your customers do not need to be rationalized , because people buy out of impulse and emotion rather than logic and reasoning . what people think is funny now could differ in the future as more and more humorous shows and ads are created . it is important that you move forward with a campaign that takes past efforts into consideration but is innovative enough to reach customers on an emotional level .\ntake action : focus on the emotions you want your marketing campaign to convey and then come up with an out of the box idea that will create the desired outcome .\ncreating a value proposition that lacks what customers truly want can be just as detrimental as creating a proposition that includes too much and confuses the audience . a good proposition effectively tells the consumer the value they will gain from the product when investing their money . be concise and clear in your statement while telling the customers what they need to know\u2013 they will appreciate the directness and be able to make an easier purchasing decision .\ntake action : decide what it is that you want to highlight most about your product and create a succinct statement that provides the customer with the reasons why they should want what you\u2019re selling .\nwhile it is important to let the customer know what it is about your product that makes it so great , over selling your goods can be down right irritating . instead of making your campaigns all about you , make sure to include helpful resources for your customers\u2019 benefit to show that you truly do care about their well - being . include helpful tips about an industry topic on your website or blog and use social media networks to promote ideas and items that you know your audience will love . your product is important so make sure to gain your customers\u2019 trust so they know they can believe in what you\u2019re selling .\ntake action : continuously conduct research on the new happenings in your industry and 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russia cooperation in research and innovation and confirmed joint flagship initiatives in the fields of research infrastructure , health and aeronautics . russia confirmed its intention to host the eu contest for young scientists in 2019 and to cooperate with the eu in open science policies and in young scientist exchanges .\nit also increases the mobility of researchers across europe and fosters the establishment of scientific excellence in the nine key science and technology fields : biomedicine and molecular biosciences , food and agriculture , forests , their products and services , materials , physics and nanosciences , chemistry and molecular sciences and technologies , earth system science and environmental management , information and communication technologies , transport and urban development , individuals , societies , cultures and health .\ncost is a unique means for european researchers to jointly develop their own ideas and new initiatives across all scientific disciplines through trans - 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russia common space\n) in the framework of the eu - russia partnership and cooperation agreement , and on the basis of common values and shared interests .\ncost ( european cooperation in science and technology ) is an intergovernmental and pan - european network for the coordination of research activities , established by a resolution adopted by research ministers gathered at a meeting of the council of the european union on 22 - 23 november 1971 . based in brussels , this structure is intended to encourage the networking of nationally funded research activities . cost has 36 member countries ( 28 eu member states plus bosnia - herzegovina , iceland , norway , the former yugoslav republic of macedonia ( fyrom ) , montenegro , serbia , switzerland and turkey ) and one cooperating state ( israel ) . since 1989 , research institutes of non - member countries may take part in certain cost actions .\njoint research projects shall proceed under this agreement only after the participants in a project have concluded a joint technology management plan , as indicated in the annex to this agreement .\nthrough its inclusiveness cost supports integration of research communities , leverages national research investments and addresses issues of global relevance . cost is a building block of the european research area , instrumental for successful innovation strategies and global cooperation .\na review of eu - russia cooperation in the field of research , assessing in particular the implementation and impact of the s & t ; cooperation agreement concluded between the european community and the russian federation (\neu - russia s & t ; agreement\n) was performed between november 21 , 2012 and march 31 , 2013 . the review was performed by a joint eu - russia group of independent experts with two members ( p\u00e4ivi karhunen and uwe meyer ) appointed by the european commission , and two members ( pavel kadochnikov and vladimir popov ) appointed by the russian ministry of education and science ( rmes ) . read full report 899 kb\ninstitutionally , eu - russia s & t ; cooperation is coordinated by the joint s & t ; cooperation committee and several eu - russia thematic working groups , established under the agreement on cooperation in science and technology . the joint working groups , which meet regularly to discuss potential research topics of mutual interest and prepare joint actions , cover the following priority areas of research : aeronautics ; energy ( nuclear and non - nuclear ) ; environment ; food , agriculture and biotechnologies ; health ; ict ; infrastructures ; nanotechnologies and new materials ; e - infrastructures ; researchers ' mobility ; space . all actions agreed by the working groups are set out in a roadmap for action .\nas a precursor of advanced multidisciplinary research , cost plays a very important role in building a european research area ( era ) .\ncost actions have been an excellent way of networking with other european scientists in my area . they have led to a recent awarding of a marie curie european joint doctorate ( rep - biotech ) to members of the epiconcept and gemini cost actions .\nauthorise activities falling under article 5 ( a . 5 ) as being cooperation to which this agreement applies ;\nthe strength of the eu - russia relationship in s & t ; is demonstrated by the popularity of eu researchers ' mobility programmes , such as the marie curie actions ( under the eu framework programme ) , tempus ( promotion of higher education development in russia ) , and erasmus mundus ( establishment of partnership networks between european and non - european universities elaborating joint master programmes ) . these initiatives serve as an important tool of russia ' s integration into the european research area and the european higher education area .\nobtain support in the administration of your scientific expert boards , committees and virtual institutes . deal with science and policy only & let esf take care of the rest .\nwho can participate ? cost is open to all researchers across all fields of science and technology . an important requirement for a funding proposal is a nationally - funded research initiative ( such as contract research , funding from research promotion funds , private funding by companies , equity funding and / or any other funding ) . a total of 36 european countries ( including all 28 eu member states ) and one cooperating state ( israel ) currently participate in cost . cost also supports cooperation with research institutions from so - called near neighbour countries and international partner countries .\nwe have direct access to a 42 - year knowledge base - esf has managed over 2 , 000 world - class science programmes and networks in 30 countries .\ncost aims to enable breakthrough scientific developments leading to new concepts and products . it thereby contributes to strengthening europe\u2019s research and innovation capacities . in order to achieve its mission and goal , cost has identified a set of objectives aiming at supporting high quality , collaborative networks in all fields of science and technology while facilitating focus on existing but less prevailing areas allowing to increase cost overall impact :\nthe snsf is supporting 13 cross - border projects taking part in the european cost programme with a total amount of 3 . 9 million swiss francs .\nthe goal of cost is to ensure that europe holds a strong position in the field of scientific and technical research for peaceful purposes , by increasing european cooperation and interaction in this field . this research initiative makes it possible for the various national facilities , institutes , universities and private industry to work jointly on a wide range of research and development ( r & d ) activities .\nthis agreement shall apply , on the one hand to the territories in which the treaty establishing the european community is applied and under the conditions laid down in that treaty and on the other hand to the territory of canada .\nissues in the target regions and set this in the context of the country as a whole .\nthe horizon 2020 national support network is made up of 32 european advisors drawn from 10 irish research and industry agencies . we want to help you participate in horizon 2020 .\ncooperation in research and innovation is also one of the priority areas foreseen in the eu - russia partnership for modernization agreed on at the eu - russia summit of june 2010 as a shared agenda to help tackle global economic and societal challenges .\ncost actions are bottom - up science and technology networks , open to researchers and stakeholders with a duration of four years . they are active through a range of networking tools , such as workshops , conferences , training schools , short - term scientific missions ( stsms ) , and dissemination activities . cost does not fund research itself .\ncost actions are bottom - up science and technology networks , open to researchers and stakeholders with a duration of four years . they are active through a range of networking tools , such as workshops , conferences , training schools , short - term scientific missions ( stsms ) , and dissemination activities . cost does not fund research itself .\nas of february 2015 , there are a total of 306 cost actions , involving researchers from science and industry from an average of 24 countries .\nsfic is composed by the european commission , all european union member states and several non - eu countries as observers . the secretariat is provided by the general secretariat of the council of the eu and is chaired by an eu member state , designated for a period of 2 years .\nfor a young researcher : by joining a cost action , young swiss researchers can compare their knowledge in various working groups for that action , develop techniques in another european institute by taking part in an stsm , or deepen their knowledge by attending a training school .\ncost promotes europe - wide scientific cooperation and coordina - tion between various national research activities . it operates by means of scientific networks , known as cost actions .\nthe parties shall endeavour to bring under the terms of this agreement those existing arrangements for scientific and technological cooperation between the community and canada that fall under the scope of article 4 .\nwe are connected to a global network of over 300 , 000 scientists from 186 countries : international academics , science policy experts and key decision - makers .\nthe european science foundation ( esf ) provided services of peer review support to the funda\u00e7\u00e3o para a ci\u00eancia e a tecnologia ( fct ) , the portuguese national funding agency for research , for the latest review of r & d units in portugal . fct benefitted from esf\u2019s deep and thorough knowledge of peer review processes in setting up the structure of the review as a whole , as well as in implementing several of the steps involved in this two - stage complex review . esf\u2019s thoroughness and professionalism ensured fairness and transparency in all stages of the review , totally in line with the best international practices regarding peer review .\nin 2015 , there were 347 cost actions running and ireland participated in 80 % of these ( 278 actions ) .\nthe academy wishes to advise that there will not be a call for applications for this program for the financial years 2013 - 2014 and 2014 - 2015 . the department of industry , innovation and science is currently not in a position to continue to fund australian participation in cost actions .\nthe research council of lithuania ( rcl ) was established in 1991 and underwent substantial re - organisation during the past 5 - 6 years . therefore , external evaluation of the rcl carried out by the european science foundation\u2018s evaluation committee was a well - timed and essential step that brought benefits not only to the rcl itself by providing the opportunity to measure its activities according to the international standards , but also initiated broad discussions on research and innovation policy in the state among chief actors in this field .\nin 2007 a new cooperation mechanism of ' coordinated calls ' for co - funded research projects between the eu and russia was introduced . to date , ten coordinated calls have been completed in such areas as health ; food , agriculture and biotechnology ; ict ; energy ; aeronautics ; nanotechnologies ; nuclear energy .\ncost actions have been one of the most successful tools towards the development of a real european research area ( era ) allowing scientists ' exchanges and the development of strong collaborations between researchers across europe strengthening thus the european research network . i would expect quite the opposite : to increase the budget and cover expenses that are not covered right now .\ncost is one of the most important pillars promoting research cooperation across europe alongside horizon 2020 , and thus forms a cornerstone of the european research area . cost actions support thematic networks of researchers and facilitate the mutual exchange of ideas as well as improved coordination of research activities including the dissemination of relevant results . cost also provides a valuable opportunity to involve young or early stage researchers in thematic networks and to contribute towards their training and education through tailored activities .\none of the most established forms of eu - russia s & t ; cooperation is the participation of russian scientists in the eu framework programmes for research and technological development , where russia continues to be the most successful international cooperation partner country in terms of the total number of participations in the programme , the total amount of eu financial contribution received and the number of collaborative actions launched . eu researchers , for their part , successfully participate in russia ' s federal targeted programmes ( ftps ) , such as the ftp\nr & d ; in priority fields of the s & t ; complex of russia ( 2007 - 2013 )\n.\n\u201cwe have been completely satisfied by the high standard of the peer review service provided by esf over the last five years and we are fully confident to recommend esf - science connect . \u201d\nthe hungarian scientific research fund ( otka ) is pleased to acknowledge the excellent service provided by the european science foundation ( esf ) in conducting its international evaluation within the general context of hungarian and european public research funding . esf established an evaluation protocol including appropriate evaluation criteria and methodology , as well as a detailed work plan in consultation with otka . the implementation of an independent evaluation study by a committee of experienced r & d executives and researchers , along with the expert assistance from dedicated esf staff , led to the publication of the organisational evaluation of the hungarian scientific research fund\u2013 a report that will serve as a point of reference for a long time to come .\npresident , sierd cloetingh and director , ronald de bruin travelled to separate info days on the 4 may 2018 , to encourage researchers based in georgia and moldova to participate in cost actions in order to grow their knowledge networks , careers and visibility .\non the following pages you will find contact details for our european advisors . identify the one most closely associated with your area of research and make contact with them today . if you are not sure who to approach , any of our european advisors would be happy to have an initial conversation with you to help identify who is the best placed to advise you .\na cost action forms the basis for the european - wide coordination of national research projects ; the research projects pursued for each cost action are supervised by an international management committee .\nnon - cost countries and european rtd organisations ( i . e . cern ) are \u201cnot eligible for reimbursement , unless there are special provisions decided by the cost committee of senior officials ( cso ) \u201d\nbenefit from our expertise in consortium building , proposal preparation . we have been involved in over 25 ec projects since 2003 .\ndecisions of the jstcc shall be reached by consensus . minutes , comprising a record of the decisions and principal points discussed , shall be taken at each meeting . these minutes shall be agreed by those persons selected from each side to jointly chair the meetings . the jstcc annual report shall be made available to the joint co - operation committee established under the 1976 european communities - canada framework agreement for commercial and economic cooperation and appropriate ministers of each party .\nin accordance with applicable laws , each party shall ensure that the other party and its participants may have the rights to ip allocated to them in accordance with the principles set out in section i of this annex .\nfor eligibility criteria , read \u201c rules for participation in and implementation of cost activities \u201d .\ncost is an eu - funded programme that enables researchers to set up their interdisciplinary research networks in europe and beyond . we provide funds for organising conferences , meetings , training schools , short scientific exchanges or other networking activities in a wide range of scientific topics . by creating open spaces where people and ideas can grow , we unlock the full potential of science . read more\nincreased knowledge and better understanding of interactions between climate and forest systems will be crucial in the future for supporting innovations and actions to combat climate change .\nin many oecd countries , inequalities are at their highest levels in 30 years and are widening . what are the effects , and the policy responses ? see our story on inclusive growth .\nthe cost call launched by the snsf offers an opportunity to secure funding for a research project . the aim of the call is to support mainly young researchers ( phd / doctorate and postdocs , or researchers with comparable qualifications ) who wish to participate in a cost action to boost scientific cooperation and develop extensive networks across europe .\ncern may participate in cost actions and can nominate representatives to participate as mc observers , but has no right to vote in the management committee ( mc ) .\nd in the same country . in reality of the previous years , projects with at least five or more countries have been granted .\nluxembourg - based researchers from the public and private sector are invited to participate in these actions .\neu - russia s & t ; cooperation also takes place through other international fora and large - scale research infrastructures , for example the eu x - ray free - electron laser ( xfel ) and the facility for antiproton and ion research ( fair ) ; the international thermonuclear experimental reactor ( iter ) ; the european organisation for nuclear research ( cern ) . russia and the eu also collaborate within the framework of the group of senior officials ( gso ) on global research infrastructures , composed of representatives of the g8 + o5 countries .\n\u201cesf\u2019s multi - disciplinary expertise and robust processes have proven instrumental in designing and managing competitive calls and evaluations for our research programmes , in particular our axa post - doctoral fellowships . esf has also supported an impact assessment of axa\u2019s philanthropic research programmes including a career tracking pilot . we are looking forward to expanding our strategic partnership with esf in order to increase the effectiveness of our funding towards academic institutions and researchers in europe as well as in other regions such as asia , africa and latin america\u201d .\nbalanced realization of economic and social benefits by the community and canada in view of the contributions made to cooperative activities by the respective participants and / or parties .\neach party shall take all reasonable steps and use its best efforts within existing laws and regulations , to facilitate entry to and exit from its territory of personnel material and equipment of the participant ( s ) engaged in or used in cooperative activities under this agreement .\nwhen cern participants take part in cost meetings , they are reimbursed directly according to the reimbursement procedure described in the cost vademecum , page 20 .\nan international network\u2019s research is helping policymakers understand how urban agriculture fosters food security , economic growth , wellbeing and care for the environment . a european parliament briefing proposes policies based on groundbreaking outputs , while international organisations are seeking network members\u2019 advice .\ncost is one of the few ' delivery rooms ' for research on subjects that are not ( yet ) commercially interesting , but can be of enormous societal value in future . it offers junior researchers a chance to get overview , and to build a network . it concerns research and discourses that cannot be carried out under set research plans of universities and research institutes . for the future of science it is a crucial fund and option to explore areas not covered in current programs and also to add a meta shell to fragmented research .\nsigns from the esf\u2019s existing activities in research support are positive : for example , the eu\u2019s graphene flagship , with which the esf has worked since 2012 . \u201cthe esf has been a very valuable partner , \u201d says jari kinaret , director of the flagship . \u201cby organising a competitive call it has brought in quite a few new partners . \u201d the esf now leads the flagship\u2019s work package on alignment , to link nationally funded work with that paid for by the european commission . it also handles cooperation with korea , the us and japan . \u201clater , we may have more international partners and the esf will certainly be involved , \u201d kinaret says . jari kinaret , director of the flagship\nthe cost domain on forests , their products and services ( fps ) has the mission to promote research along the whole forest - wood - chain by providing a platform for effectively coordinating nationally - funded research activities in the areas of forestry , wood technology , and pulp and paper . the cost domain on materials , physics and nanosciences ( mpns ) is home to material science , extending from conception through to production and includes characterization , examination , evaluation , fabrication and development , to actual application and service , as well as related databases , codes , standards and inspections . cost trans - domain proposals ( tdps ) offer scientists fertile ground for future networks across many scientific disciplines , by allowing unusually broad , interdisciplinary proposals to cover several scientific domains . nb : cost does not fund research itself , but provides support for networking activities carried out within cost actions .\ninterested in joining one of these new actions ? visit the cost website and / or contact cost @ urltoken .\ndone at halifax on the seventeenth day of june in the year one thousand nine hundred and ninety - five .\nthe axa research fund initiated a partnership with the european science foundation two years ago . the esf has demonstrated great skills in conducting the post - doctoral campaign peer review process . esf is now handling more than 400 applications yearly for us . their extensive experience , the quality of their network of researchers and reviewers , as well as the professionalism of the esf coordination team has proven to be key assets to support the philanthropic initiative of the axa group . it ensures fairness , robustness and transparency of the process and allows the axa research fund to meet the highest standards of an academic selection process . godefroy beauvallet , former head of the axa research fund\nthe national cost coordinators represent the cost member states and provide information at the national level for applicants , participants in an action and other cost participants . in switzerland , the snsf acts as coordinator on behalf of the state secretariat for education , research and innovation seri .\nit is very important that early stage researchers get access to stsms and training schools in a scale that is not provided by any other ec program . scientists in the new eu member states , who are insufficiently involved in horizon 2020 because of the lower competitiveness of their research units , get an opportunity through cost to be involved in the creative activities of horizon 2020 .\n\u2018cost ' s interdisciplinary bottom - up networks are effectively bridging the innovation divide and participation gaps in europe and are providing a large spectrum of opportunities for young generations of researchers and innovators . \u2019\nthe initiative of launching a cost action comes from the european researchers themselves . researchers who wish to launch a new action submit a proposal to the continuous cost open call for proposals . projects presented at the initiative of researchers involve between five and 25 countries ( 15 on average ) .\ninformation or ip created in the course of joint research and not addressed in a jtmp shall be allocated following the procedures set out in i , 1 according to the principles set out in that jtmp . in case of disagreement , which cannot be resolved by the agreed dispute resolution procedure , such unallocated information or ip shall be owned jointly by all the participants involved in the joint research from which the information or ip results , and each participant to whom this provision applies shall have the right to use such information or ip for his / her own commercial exploitation with no geographical limitation .\nyou can find the participation requirements of the snsf cost call in the call document and the funding regulations of the snsf .\nall research carried out pursuant to this agreement shall be\njoint research\n. the participants performing the joint research shall develop joint technology management plans ( jtmps ) which shall contain , as a minimum , principles in respect of the ownership and use , including publication of information and intellectual property ( ip ) to be created in the course of the joint research ( * ) . the jtmps may be reviewed by the parties and shall be approved by the responsible funding agency or department of the party involved in financing the research , before the conclusion of any specific research and development co - operation contracts to which they refer . the jtmps shall be developed taking into account the aims of the joint research , the relative contributions of the participants , the advantages and disadvantages of licensing by territory or for fields of use , requirements imposed by applicable laws , the need for dispute settlement procedures and other factors deemed appropriate by the participants . the rights and obligations concerning the research and information generated by visiting researchers in respect of ip shall also be addressed in the jtmps .\nif you are planning to submit a proposal for a new cost action , the snsf recommends that you study the information on the cost website in good time and contact the cost coordinator in switzerland ( cnc ) .\nprevious protection of the information in the sense that it has been subject to steps that were reasonable under the circumstances by the person lawfully in control , to maintain its secrecy .\nco - operative activities shall be subject to the availability of funds and to the applicable laws and regulations , policies and programs of the community and canada .\nthis agreement is drawn up in duplicate in the danish , dutch , english , finnish , french , german , greek , italian , portuguese , spanish , and swedish languages , each of these text being equally authentic .\nestablishing and supporting networks cost creates networks and thus bundles nationally - funded research initiatives in so - called cost actions . the actions provide funding for scientific events ( e . g . workshops , training schools and conferences ) , cover relevant travel expenses ( short - term scientific missions , management committee meetings etc . ) and fund publications . cost does not fund research itself but fosters the infrastructure essential for enabling researchers ( from science and industry ) from all over europe and the world to share expertise and collaborate . the strong involvement of young or early stage researchers as well as certain so - called inclusiveness target countries are of key concern under cost .\nobtain an expert evaluation on your institutional strategy , governance , programmes , processes and support in the selection of high - profile positions .\nglobal agricultural production is growing steadily across most commodities , reaching record levels in 2017 , according to the oecd - fao agricultural outlook 2018 - 2027 . but an enabling trade policy environment is still needed , particularly in light of farming\u2019s role in promoting food security , the report says .\ncost has been integral in creating new links / collaborations across europe in fields different to my own . moreover , through cost , we have been able to offer masters and phd students the opportunity to undertake internships in the uk with us . such experiences are invaluable to them and to the networks that they create through the rest of their careers . cost creates and sustains a healthy collaborative research spirit across europe .\nin addition , researchers are invited to participate in funded cost actions . a list of running actions is available on the cost website . in order to be nominated to a cost action , luxembourg based researchers need to return the completed cost action form to the cost national coordinator via email .\nthe cost actions listed in the enclosed table offer an international networking opportunity and are now open for participants . for a closer look at the new cost actions , click the link in the enclosed table or go to the cost website .\ncost prides in its support for high - risk , innovative and emerging research themes . however , cost does not set any research priorities .\nesf administered the competitive call of the graphene flagship , which is one of the largest collaborative research programmes launched by the european commission . as a response to the call , over 700 organisations submitted 220 proposals on 13 separate topics . esf ran the whole process from setting up the application system , identifying and recruiting global experts , organising and supervising the review meetings , to compiling and communicating the review results and responding to questions the applicant had during and after the process . the graphene flagship is very satisfied with how the esf handled our competitive call , and we are impressed by the organisation\u2019s professionalism in managing large international research calls .\nthe jstcc shall meet approximately once a year , meetings being held alternately in the community and canada other meetings may be held as mutually agreed .\nas the chair of the cost action fa1404 i can see how paramount are the activities led by cost . training schools and short - term scientific missions , for instance but not exclusively , are unique activities allowing rapidly young researchers to gain skills and knowledge from european partners and even from our competitors worldwide . reducing the budget at a time of fierce competition and social needs for impact and life improvement would put europe at risk to lose its competitiveness . i hope the cost budget will not be cut to maintain such tremendous societal , scientific and commercial impact .\nthis week we are at esof in toulouse ! come and see us at stand 7a and hear how joining a cost action will help your career . we are giving away some brilliant freebies too\nunemployment has reached record lows in some oecd countries , and more people have a job today than before the crisis . but wages continue to stagnate . unless countries can break this cycle , public faith in the recovery will be undermined and labour market inequality will widen , the oecd employment outlook 2018 says .\nfor experienced researchers : by working with researchers from other cost member countries , experienced swiss researchers can use cost to create an action and then coordinate the national research projects of participating countries in various ways ( management committee , working groups , workshops , conferences , publications ) to build up new knowledge , create technical jargon that is common to various disciplines , consolidate their experience by comparing their work with that carried out by european research colleagues , or disseminating their research findings .\na one - step application process applies : the researchers submit a proposal of up to 15 pages , which will then be evaluated in several steps . proposals for new actions can be submitted in the cost open call .\nnon - documentary undisclosed information non - documentary undisclosed or other confidential or privileged information provided in seminars and other meetings arranged under the agreement , or information arising from the attachment of staff , use of facilities , or joint projects , shall be treated by the parties or ; their participants according to the principles specified in point a above , provided , however , that the recipient of such undisclosed or other confidential or privileged information has been made aware in advance and in written form of the confidential character of the information to be communicated .\nopen and inclusive : open to all researchers , engineers and scholars , irrespective of gender , field or career stage . actions can expand , as researchers from new countries can join in during the first three years\nwithout prejudice to section iv , unless otherwise agreed in the jtmp , any publication of results of the joint research shall be made jointly by the participants . in addition to the foregoing general rule , the following procedure shall apply :\ntypically , actions run for 4 years and have an average budget of \u20ac129 , 000 per annum , depending on the number of cost countries participating in the action .\nwith the prior written consent of the party providing undisclosed information under the agreement , the receiving party may disseminate such undisclosed information more widely than otherwise permitted in paragraph 3 above . the parties shall cooperate in developing procedures for requesting and obtaining prior written consent for such wider dissemination , and each party will grant such approval to the extent permitted by its domestic policies , regulations and laws .\nevery cost action has an objective , defined goals and clear deliverables . these are described in a memorandum of understanding , accepted by at least seven participating cost member states .\nprofessor guy m poppy is chief scientific adviser to the food standards agency ( uk govt ) and is a professor of ecology in biological sciences at the university of southampton .\nthe eurucas project supports the internationalisation of the joint norwegian - russian nansen international environmental and remote sensing centre in st . petersburg with additional partners from germany , sweden , france , austria , finland and the uk . project website\nconsequently , i ask you to send me by e - mail by the 20th of next march at the latest proposals for candidates for the jaf group . in the proposal it should be clearly stated : the date in which you would like to start ( may 2004 , may 2005 , may 2006 ) and in the case of may 2004 the proposed duration ( 1 year , 2 years , 3 years ) .\nyou ' ll get full access to our website , print and digital editions , and the times higher education app for ios , android and kindle fire devices .\nthe jtmp is a specific contract to be concluded between the participants in joint research defining their respective rights and obligations . with respect to intellectual property rights , the jtmp will normally address , inter alia : ownership , protection , user rights for research and development purposes , exploitation and dissemination , including arrangements for joint publication , the rights and obligations of visiting researchers and dispute settlement procedures . the jtmp may also address foreground and background information , the rules governing disclosure of undisclosed information , licensing and deliverables .\nopen to all researchers , engineers and scholars , irrespective of gender , field or career stage . actions can expand , as researchers from new countries can join in during the first three years\neach party shall ensure that undisclosed information , communicated between them under the agreement , and its ensuant privileged nature is readily recognizable as such by the other party , for example , by means of an appropriate marking or restrictive legend . this also applies to any reproduction of the said information , in whole or in part .\ncosts incurred by participants in cooperative activities subject to this agreement shall not require any transfer of funds from one party to the other .\nthe work of the sfic can be followed through their work programmes and annual reports to the council and the commission .\non the basis of mutual benefit , researchers , engineers and scholars from near neighbour countries and international partners countries may join .\nhow can we work together better to address technological change and the growing interconnectedness among countries , firms and people ? how can we make globalisation and the multilateral system more inclusive and responsive to people\u2019s needs ? these and other key questions were addressed at the 2018 oecd ministerial council meeting , 30 - 31 may .\nif you wish to participate in a cost action please complete the cost action form and send it to dr helena burg ( fnr ) with your cv . you will then be nominated to management committees ( mc ) of the cost action . once you are accepted by the action , you will have the full rights to participate in the action meetings .\ncost actions cover scientific and technological research activities for peaceful purposes and of public interest , aiming to contribute to the cost mission .\nfor a proposal template and assessment criteria , read \u201c guidelines for monitoring , evaluation and dissemination of results of cost actions \u201d .\nthis site uses cookies . by continuing to use this site , you agree to the use of cookies for analytics purposes . find out more in our\nthe average cost action budget depends on the number of cost countries participating in the action . the funding is provided via an yearly grant agreement . cost is supported by the eu framework programme for research and innovation horizon 2020 .\nthe dissemination and utilization of information , and the management , allocation and exercise of intellectual property rights resulting from joint research under this agreement , shall be subject to the requirements of the annex to this agreement .\nproposals are assessed in two stages . first a preliminary proposal is submitted containing a brief overview and an impact description , are checked for eligibility first and , when eligible , assessed by the relevant domain committee against the published criteria . the top ranked preliminary proposals are then invited to submit a full proposal\nas you know i have to propose to you next may a list of 5 names for the jaf group : 2 of them lasting 1 year , 2 of them lasting 2 years and 1 of them lasting 3 years . i do not think that this exercise could be suggested to anybody as a means to acquire popularity in the committee . but since the cso so decided it is my first duty to do it . you also know that ( whatever the rules for appointing them will be ) 2 members will have to be appointed in may 2005 and 2 in may 2006 : all of them lasting 3 years .\neconomic growth in the netherlands is expected to remain robust , underpinned by sound public finances , healthy job creation and high levels of confidence . the current economic expansion should be used to implement reforms to ensure future stability and support more inclusive labour markets , the oecd economic survey of the netherlands 2018 says .\nparticipant\nmeans any person , legal entity , university , research institute or any other body or undertaking participating in a cooperative activity , including the parties themselves .\nthe era . net rus plus initiative aims at enhancing the coordination of research programmes between the eu member states ( ms ) / associated countries ( ac ) and russia . the project will implement joint calls for excellent transnational research projects in the fields of nmp , health , environment , ssh and innovation . project website\nhorizon 2020 is the biggest eu research and innovation programme ever with nearly \u20ac80 billion of funding available over 7 years ( 2014 to 2020 ) \u2013 in addition to the private investment that this money will attract . it promises more breakthroughs , discoveries and world - firsts by taking great ideas from the lab to the market .\nthe bottom - up approach leaves ample room for the choice of research themes . cost is characterised by a great variety of actions in a wide range of different scientific disciplines .\ncost proved a valuable resource for my colleagues and me , particularly for re - establishing the highly necessary academic networks between balkans and rest of the europe .\neach cost action is a network centred around nationally - funded research projects in fields that are of interest to at least five cost countries . cost provides the cost actions with financial support for joint activities , such as conferences , short - term scientific exchanges and publications . each cost actions has an objective , defined goals and clear deliverables .\nif the following document is not accessible to you , please contact us by e - mail at : info . jli @ urltoken , for obtaining a new document in html format .\nthis agreement shall enter into force on the date on which the parties have notified each other in writing that their legal requirements for entry into force of this agreement have been fulfilled .\nthe cost actions are flexible , fast and efficient networking instruments that make it possible to cooperate and coordinate nationally funded research activities . cost actions have an objective , defined goals and clear deliverables . they should involve between 7 and 25 countries ( special rules for \u201ccost inclusiveness target countries\u201d apply ) . cost supports high - risk , innovative and emerging research themes , but does not set any research priorities .\nthe web portal offers information about the russian s & t ; landscape and funding opportunities from the eu and russia for the implementation of joint scientific activities . project website\nthe external evaluation , provided by a group of distinguished experts under the auspices of the esf in 2011 , has proved an important step for the further development of instruments and procedures at the slovenian research agency ( arrs ) . the report acknowledged a great number of good practices at the agency , however , even more importantly , it served as an impetus to re - think and re - structure the aspects where recommendations for further improvement were provided . results of the evaluation had significant influence on modifications of the general rules of procedure completed in 2016 , and the recently - adopted strategy of operation and development of the slovenian research agency to 2020 . prof . j\u00f3zsef gy\u00f6rk\u00f6s , director of the slovenian research agency ( arrs )\nthe cost action i am a member of had a huge , unquestionable impact on the field of quantum thermodynamics . this field has been dormant for several decades and it was amazing to see how in a very short time a very active community formed due to the cost activities : the conferences , work meetings , and the short - 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{"id": 54029, "summary": [{"text": "pride microfinance limited ( pmfl ) , is a microfinance deposit-taking institution ( mdi ) in uganda .", "topic": 1}, {"text": "it is licensed by the bank of uganda , the central bank and national banking regulator . ", "topic": 26}], "title": "pride microfinance limited", "paragraphs": ["pride micro\ufb01nance limited ( mdi ) and will be based at our head office .\nfor more information on our products and . . . - pride microfinance | facebook\nofficials from bank of uganda , pader district , abi trust and pride microfinance cut a ribbon to signify the launch of pride microfinance ( mdi ) pader , northern uganda .\nintroducing innovative online account checking . check your bank balances for any accounts held at pride microfinance .\npride microfinance ( u ) ltd . ( head office ) , uganda , kampala , bukoto | monitor business directory\nthe procurement and disposal unit , pride microfinance limited ( mdi ) , plot 8 \u2013 10 metropole house entebbe road , ground floor , p . o box 7566 , kampala , uganda .\nafter realizing the 2011 financial performance , pride microfinance limited mdi ran an advertisement in this newspaper calling upon the 13 , 810 accounts holders that have been dormant for the last five years to reactivate them .\nmade financial solutions readily available now . from loans for the every day person to loans for businesses , pride microfinance ensures financial freedom .\nbernadette achiro ( center ) and group members with their solar equipment they acquired through a loan from pride microfinance supported by abi trust .\nshe is also pursuing a master\u2019s degree in finance & accounting . christine has over 10 years of practical experience in microfinance especially in the finance field . prior to joining finance trust bank , christine served as a finance officer , accountant , senior accountant and finance manager with pride microfinance limited ( mdi ) .\nsince 1995 pride microfinance has been a cutting - edge provider of financial services to hundreds of thousands of ugandans in the field of micro finance .\nfinca microfinance bank limited is part of the finca impact finance network , a group of 20 microfinance and financial institutions that provides socially responsible financial services and enables low - income entrepreneurs and small business owners to invest in the future . \u00a92018 finca pakistan privacy policy\naccording to okidi , abi has been partnering with pride microfinance since 2011 to promote integrated community banking and clean energy technologies in remote areas of the country .\nam called nyehangane chrispus . i have banked with pride microfinance iganga branch , since 2012 . i deal in wholesale and retail businesses . my savings account started with\n\u00a9 2018 www . kiira . co . ug , all rights reserved | a division of kiira innovations limited .\n4 . interested eligible bidders may obtain further information from pride microfinance ltd ( mdi ) and inspect the bidding documents at the address given below in no . 7 ( a )\na total of 13 , 810 pride microfinance bank mdi customers risk losing their money as their accounts have been declared dormant . the accounts are said to have been dormant for three years .\nbernadette achiro is the chairperson of a womens\u2019group in pader district that is borrowing money from pride microfinance . they formed the group in 2014 and have been borrowing school fees and business loans .\npride microfinance ltd ( mdi ) has allocated funds to be used for the development of a detailed office lay out , modification and partitioning works for the new pride head office premises located on plot 6 - 9 okot close , bukoto kampala , victoria park offices ( block b ) .\nto the : head human capital management , pride micro - finance limited , victoria office park , block b , plot 6 - 9 , ben kiwanuka okot close , p . o . box 7566 , kampala , uganda .\njob title : sales executive ( 3 job opportunities ) organisation : clean homes international limited duty station : ntinda , kam . . .\nwe are your personal connection to a stronger financial future . we build a better microfinance banking around you .\nachiro revealed this at the opening of pride microfinance branch in pader district , supported by abi trust . the new branch will promote integrated community banking financed by abi up to a tune of over 600 million shillings .\n3 . bidding will be conducted in accordance with the open domestic bidding procedures contained in the pride microfinance procurement and disposal of assets manual , 2012 ( december 2012 ) and is open to all bidders from eligible countries .\nthe method of payment will be cash to pride entebbe road branch cashier who will issue a banking slip .\njob title : junior banking officers ( 10 no experience jobs ) organisation : cairo international bank limited ( cib ) duty station : kamp . . .\nthe opinions or views expressed on pride\u2019s social media platforms including , but not limited to , blogs , facebook and twitter pages , represent the thoughts of individual users and online communities , and not necessarily those of pride or any of its corporate partners , affiliates or any of their respective directors , officers , employees , staff or members of its respective board of directors .\nthe service will be extended to women groups starting from 500 , 000 uganda shillings and under this banking model , there is no need for collateral because group members guarantee each other , explained edward nkanji , the executive director pride microfinance .\nall suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their applications to the : head human capital management , pride micro - finance limited , victoria office park , block b , plot 6 - 9 , ben kiwanuka okot close , p . o . box 7566 , kampala , uganda .\nactively participate in the management of pride\u2019s social media platforms to generate business leads that will enhance the institution\u2019s business performance .\n\u201ci have powered my kiosk with solar and there i charge mobile phones for people at a fee . my colleagues are selling food items in the market , i started my business through borrowing capital with fellow group members from pride microfinance\u201d explained achiro .\nbefore joining the village group , they had limited access to credit for capital to start their businesses . the process of borrowing money from existing banks was too long .\nour vision\nto lead in the provision of financial and microfinance services for the social and economic growth of entrepreneurs in uganda\n.\nwith a smile on her face , achiro said \u201chaving taken a loan from pride microfinance , am now able to pay school fees , medical bills and food for my family , i plan on saving my profits so i can buy land in the near future\u201d .\ntake part in the writing of proposals to donors so as to secure extra funding for pride to support its different business initiatives .\n\u201capart from that , the security demanded was too high which most women don\u2019t have like land , with land titles , cattle , motorcycles and sometimes houses , with pride microfinance members of my group can either borrow money for solar panels and chargers or agribusiness\u201d achiro further explained .\ngodfrey okidi , the financial services officer at abi adds that opportunities are limited for women farmers to participate in agribusiness training and receive extension services and also participate in the decision making process in their house holds affairs .\nfinca microfinance bank ltd offers a variety of loan products specifically designed for individuals running micro , small and medium enterprises . a comprehensive research is conducted prior to each product\u2019s introduction . the processes and procedures are also tailored and customized according to our clientele requirements , bringing convenient credit facilities to our customers . we take pride in providing the fastest turn around time for processing the loan applications . our loan officers provide exceptional customer services to each and every finca client .\n\u201cit\u2019s neither easy for them to obtain women friendly agricultural inputs nor get the necessary loans for agricultural activities due to underlying challenges such as lack of land ownership among others , as abi we have partnered with pride to mitigate these constraints\u2019 said okidi .\n\u00a9 finance trust bank uganda , head office : katwe branch , p . o . box 6972 kampala , uganda tel : + 256 414 341275 / + 256 414 255146 e - mail : customercare @ urltoken finance trust bank uganda limited is regulated by bank of uganda no . a1 . 28 . deposits protected by the deposit protection fund . all rights reserved\njob summary : the research and product development officer will be reporting directly to the research and product development manager ( mrpd ) and will contribute to the efforts of mrpd in conducting research activities product development and maintaining research capability to support business planning , development and marketing efforts of pride .\npride currently boasts of 20 atms located in the following branches ; entebbe road , katwe , kabalagala , nakawa , wandegeya , nateete , city centre , mbarara , kawempe , mukono , nakulabye , jinja , gulu , lira , fortportal , mbale , bukoto , iganga , kabwohe and masaka . read more . . .\nthe applicants should possess a diploma in commerce , development economics , economics , development studies , business studies , accounting and finance , marketing , financial services and business computing , international business , business statistics , entrepreneurship & small business management , social science , swasa , education , microfinance , adult and community education , community psychology or in any other relevant / related field .\nsteps will also be shown if driving distance is available . if multiple routes are available , you can select one of it .\nthis loan enables a parent or guardian or student to access funds to clear school fees at once and pay later in manageable installments . read more . . .\nthis is an account for children below 18 years of age at very attractive interest rates . the account is opened and operated by parents / guardians in trust of the children . read more . . .\nthe loan targets individuals involved in the agricultural sector to enable them boost farm production . read more . . .\nmy name is beatrice nagami . i hail from bumasifa village , budadiri , sironko district . i am married with 5 children ; 3 of whom are girls and 2\nfor inquiries related to this message please contact support . for sales inquiries , please visit urltoken\nif you believe this to be in error , please confirm below that you are not a robot by clicking\ni ' m not a robot\nbelow .\nplease make sure your browser supports javascript and cookies and that you are not blocking them from loading . for more information you can review the terms of service and cookie policy .\nthe credit officers group lending will be responsible for recruiting of clients and visiting prospective clients\u2019 homes and business to assess credit worthiness .\n, swasa or education or in any other relevant or related field from a recognized institution .\nability and willingness to ride a motorcycle , should possess a riding permit and / or process one within a period not exceeding three months of probation .\nthe applicants must also be honest , trustworthy and have a high degree of integrity .\nplot 6 - 9 okot close , bukoto kampala , victoria park offices ( block b ) .\nmaybe purchased by interested bidders on the submission of a written application to the address below in no . 7 ( b ) and upon payment of a non - refundable fee of\nthe document will be issued from the address in no . 7 ( a ) below . no liability will be accepted for loss or late delivery .\n6 . bids must be delivered to the address below in no . 7 ( c ) at or\nbids will be opened in the presence of the bidders\u2019 representatives who choose to attend at the address below in no . 7 ( d ) at\n' three lions ' roars up charts as england prepare for world cup semi . . .\n\u2022 perform any other related duties as may be assigned from time to time .\n\u2022 the ideal candidate should preferably hold an honours bachelors degree in procurement / purchasing and supplies management , business administration / commerce ( procurement and supplies option ) from a recognized institution .\na minimum of two years\u2019 working experience in procurement office \u2022 or related environment .\n\u2022 the ideal candidate should be organized , with well developed interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrable ability to lead a team .\n\u2022 highly self driven , self confident , proactive , complaint , disciplined , diligent and efficient integrity .\nthe complete applications should include a detailed curriculum vitae , current salary , copies of academic and professional certificates / transcript , postal address , names of 3 referees and a daytime telephone contact .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 strict / / en\nurltoken\nthe credit officers - individual lending will all be responsible for recruiting of clients and visiting prospective clients ' homes and business to assess credit worthiness .\nall candidates should possess two principle passes at a ' level and credit passes in english and mathematics at ordinary level .\nall candidates who possess at least one year\u2019s experience will possess an added advantage .\njob title : quantitative field worker interviewer ( 15 no experience jobs ) organization : medical research council ( mrc ) uk / uvri . . .\njob title : data collector ( 60 no experience jobs ) organization : kampala capital city authority ( kcca ) funding source : united n . . .\njob title : administrative officer organization : international rescue committee ( irc ) duty station : uganda reports to : . . .\njob title : front desk officer ( 2 no experience jobs ) organisation : world vision international duty station : kampala , uganda . . .\njob title : customer care representative ( several job opportunities ) organisation : m - kopa solar ltd duty station : kampala , uga . . .\njob title : operations assistant organization : international organization for migration ( iom ) duty station : kampala , uganda . . .\njob title : customer service associate ( several no experience jobs ) organisation : bitpesa duty station : kampala , uganda ab . . .\njob title : reservation & ticketing agent ( fresher customer service jobs ) organisation : qatar airways ( qa ) duty station : enteb . . .\njob title : project officer ( 2 job opportunities ) organization : raising the village ( rtv ) head office : kampala potential . . .\njob title : cake bakery assistants ( 2 no experience a\u2019 level jobs ) organization : ginah\u2019s bakes reports to : general manager sa . . .\njob title : field assistants ( 27 career opportunities ) organization : international not for profit organization duty station : apac , k . . .\njob title : officer \u2013trep ( 73 fresh graduate jobs ) organisation : uganda revenue authority ( ura ) duty station : kampala , uganda . . .\njob title : tax officer ( dt , customs & tax investigations ) \u2013 90 vacancies organization : uganda revenue authority ( ura ) duty stati . . .\njob title : visa assistant organisation : united states us embassy , us mission in uganda duty station : kampala , uganda sala . . .\njob title : graduate trainee opportunities ( 173 vacancies ) organisation : uganda revenue authority ( ura ) job purpose : to implement an . . .\njob title : graduate trainees ( several fresh graduate jobs ) organisation : toyota duty station : kampala , uganda about us : to . . .\njob title : customer service advisor ( 70 no experience jobs ) organisation : mtn uganda duty station : kampala , uganda about mtn : . . .\njob title : graduate apprenticeship program ( 100 fresh graduate jobs ) organisation : equity bank duty station : kampala , uganda . . .\njob title : volunteers ( several no experience jobs ) organization : restless development project name : international citizenship se . . .\nsupervisor and is responsible for recruiting of clients , verifying sources of income and visiting prospective clients\u2019 homes and business to assess credit worthiness .\nsmall business management , social science , swasa or in any other relevant / related \ufb01eld .\ncandidates should possess 2 principle passes at a\u2019 level and credit passes in english and mathematics at o\u2019 level .\n- the candidate must be able and willing to ride a motorcycle , should possess a riding permit and / or process one within a period not exceeding three months of probation .\n- should be computer literate , highly motivated , innovative and a self - starter .\nif you believe you meet our requirements , have the necessary skills , you desire to succeed and make a difference , then apply and send a detailed cv , copies of academic and professional certi\ufb01cates / transcripts , copy of riding permit ( for positions 1 & 2 ) postal address , current salary , salary expectation , names of 3 referees and a daytime telephone contact to the address below so as to reach not later than 21 / 10 / 2016 .\napplications received after the closing date will not be considered . if you do not hear from us please consider yourself unsuccessful .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nthis article will be permanently flagged as inappropriate and made unaccessible to everyone . are you certain this article is inappropriate ?\nand largest city . this location is situated approximately 6 . 5 kilometres ( 4 . 0 mi ) , by road , outside the city ' s\nthe coordinates of this location are : + 0\u00b0 20 ' 41 . 00\nn , + 32\u00b0 35 ' 40 . 00\ne ( latitude : 0 . 344723 ; longitude : 32 . 594445 ) .\nin 2005 , it attained the status of an mdi according to the banking act of 2003 . it is licensed and supervised by the\n, the institution ' s total assets were valued at approximately us $ 48 . 6 million ( ugx : 120 . 3 billion ) , with shareholders ' equity of approximately us $ 14 . 4 million ( ugx : 35 . 7 billion ) . at that time , the mfi had 327 , 853 depositors , of whom 70 , 981 were active borrowers as well .\ncrowd sourced content that is contributed to world heritage encyclopedia is peer reviewed and edited by our editorial staff to ensure quality scholarly research articles .\nby using this site , you agree to the terms of use and privacy policy . world heritage encyclopedia\u2122 is a registered trademark of the world public library association , a non - profit organization .\n. . . hrough household surveys and census , if necessary ) \u2013 a top priority . a\namnesty should be declared by the state on violations of worker re . . . . . . ordance with wealth and income . unemployment benefits should always be\nin time , should decrease gradually and should be withheld from cer . . . . . . wages thereafter in the next 6 months . unemployment benefits should be\nto 13 weeks , in israel , hun . . . . . . ope . the government should encourage the provision of micro - credits ( from\nthrough to commercial banking ) and facilities to set up small . . . . . . d neglect their duties . whatever happened to the work ethic ? where is the\nin the immaculate quality of one ' s labor and produce ? both dead in . . . . . . he trade unions on the other hand greatly reduced worker self - discipline ,\n, and peer - regulated quality control . quality is monitored by third p . . .\ncopyright \u00a9 world library foundation . all rights reserved . ebooks from project gutenberg are sponsored by the world library foundation , a 501c ( 4 ) member ' s support non - profit organization , and is not affiliated with any governmental agency or department .\nugafode mobile : helps you access your savings through your phone . move money in and out anytime , anywhere !\nugafode helps you transfer money wherever you want , as fast as possible . it\u2019s easy and affordable to send cash in uganda . or to send\u2026\nthe ultimate mobile banking platform to make your life a little bit easier . access ugafode mobile through ussd on short code 230 or \u2026\nour core values serve as our compass in our daily work . with them in mind , we are able to resolve issues in a way that creates value for our customers .\npublished financial statements for the ended december 31 , 2013 . download a copy here\nannual report and financial statements for the year ending december 31 , 2014 . download . . .\nannual report for the year ending december 31 , 2015 . download the annual report . . .\nyou may be trying to access this site from a secured browser on the server . please enable scripts and reload this page .\nit looks like your browser does not have javascript enabled . please turn on javascript and try again .\n- handling petty cash issues both for head office and branch and receive accountabilities of funds returned by staff .\n- verifying \ufb01ling and coding all receipts , payments and in - coming vouchers / documents from branches and head office as per chart of accounts .\n- entering and updating all \ufb01nancial data in the computer with meaningful narration and advising staff on various entries .\n- reconciling various general ledger accounts to ascertain accuracy of data in the it system ( bankers realm ) and genuineness of transactions for the branches allocated .\n- perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor from time to time .\n( accounting ) ; bachelor\u2019s degree in accounting 8 : finance or in a related \ufb01eld .\n- 2 principal passes at a\u2019 level and credits in maths and english at o\u2019 level .\nthe ideal candidate should be highly motivated , self - driven and ager to learn . s / he must possess high organizational skill with zood interpersonal . communication and accounting skills . should\ncarry out feasibility studies and produce business case reports to inform the decisions of opening new operation locations in line with both the institution\u2019s operations and business plan .\nconduct market research and intelligence on current and new innovations in the banking industry and generate reports , in line with the department\u2019s work plan .\nwork closely with branch management to conduct follow up activities regarding the performance of the institutions products / services and prepare quarterly reports .\nco - ordinate responses to external and internal research inquiries from colleagues , government departments and agencies as well as the general public and submit periodic reports to the regulator and key 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{"id": 54030, "summary": [{"text": "thinkorswim ( often stylized and officially branded as \" thinkorswim \" , lacking capitalization ) is a software product by td ameritrade that offers tools and educational services for online investing .", "topic": 3}, {"text": "it is geared for self-directed stock , options and futures traders .", "topic": 26}, {"text": "it was previously offered by thinkorswim group , inc. , which was purchased by td ameritrade in 2009 .", "topic": 26}, {"text": "td ameritrade provides services for self-directed option traders and institutional users who invest in equities , exchange-traded funds , futures , mutual funds and bonds .", "topic": 26}, {"text": "thinkorswim provides investor education and services for self-directed investors including trading tools and analytics .", "topic": 3}, {"text": "it offers a range of investor education products in a variety of interactive delivery formats , including instructor-led synchronous and asynchronous online courses , in-person workshops , one-on-one and one-to-many online coaching programs and telephone , live-chat and email support .", "topic": 2}, {"text": "thinkorswim is used in conjunction with trades of equity securities , fixed income , index products , options , futures , other derivatives and foreign exchange .", "topic": 26}, {"text": "the thinkorswim software is provided free for account holders of td ameritrade and trades via the td ameritrade platform cost $ 6.95 each . ", "topic": 26}], "title": "thinkorswim", "paragraphs": ["note : thinkorswim is currently available for u . s . margin accounts only .\nin 1999 , thinkorswim , inc . was founded as an online brokerage specializing in options .\nin february 2007 , investools merged with thinkorswim , and in june 2008 , the group adopted the name of its brokerage subsidiary , thinkorswim , for its corporate identity , changing the listed holding company ' s name from investools , inc . to thinkorswim group inc . [ 5 ]\nin 2000 , lee barba , now the ceo of thinkorswim , started as ceo with telescan .\nanalyze , strategize , and trade with advanced features from our pro - level trading platform , thinkorswim .\noptimizations for a better , faster , stronger , thinkorswim mobile experience . peace , love , and happy trading\nthinkorswim is not regulated by the financial industry regulatory authority ( finra ) , a self - regulatory body .\noptimizations for a better , faster , stronger , thinkorswim mobile experience . peace , love , and happy trading .\nthinkorswim desk hours are mon - fri . 7 a . m . \u2013 7 p . m . ( et )\nthinkorswim ( often stylized and officially branded as\nthinkorswim\n, lacking capitalization ) is a software product by td ameritrade that offers tools and educational services for online investing . it is geared for self - directed stock , options and futures traders . it was previously offered by thinkorswim group , inc . , which was purchased by td ameritrade in 2009 .\nin 2012 , thinkorswim earned best overall trading platform in the urltoken online broker review . for 2013 , they were recognized for best desktop platform in the annual review . in 2014 , thinkorswim once again took # 1 desktop platform for trading .\nin january 2006 , thinkorswim acquired arrowhead solutions , a privately held , institutional sell - side trade order management system provider .\nfollow jj kinahan on twitter for valuable market insights , information on the latest thinkorswim tools , and upcoming events and media appearances .\noptimizations for a better , faster , stronger , thinkorswim mobile experience . more to come . peace , love , and happy trading\nour advanced thinkorswim platform provides savvy investors with the tools and resources needed to trade u . s . equities and options , including :\noptimizations for a better , faster , stronger , thinkorswim mobile experience . more to come . peace , love , and happy trading .\nsubsidiary thinkorswim , inc . is a brokerage firm registered with the financial industry regulatory authority ( finra ) , a self - regulatory body .\nthe mobile trader app is the companion app to thinkorswim . with it you can access our most powerful platform from the palm of your hand .\nafter demerits for review whoring , td / thinkorswim still earns a strong four star rating from me , a long term customer and option trader .\nthinkorswim group inc . was a chicago - based options brokerage firm . it held roughly $ 2 . 6 billion in client assets . [ 1 ]\nin september 2006 , investools announced a merger with thinkorswim . in february 2007 , the company completed the merger with thinkorswim and its ticker symbol was changed to swim . in june 2008 , the group adopted the name of its brokerage subsidiary , thinkorswim , for its corporate identity , changing the listed holding company ' s name from investools , inc . to thinkorswim group inc . new york investment banking firm paragon capital partners , led by david adler and michael levy , initiated this transaction , and acted as investools ' financial advisor in connection with the proposed merger and with respect to the financing of this transaction . ( link to press release ) at the time of the transaction , thinkorswim had been a portfolio investment of technology crossover ventures . [ link to press release ]\nin september 2006 , investools announced a merger with thinkorswim . in february 2007 , the company completed the merger with thinkorswim and its ticker symbol was changed to swim . in june 2008 , the group adopted the name of its brokerage subsidiary , thinkorswim , for its corporate identity , changing the listed holding company ' s name from investools , inc . to thinkorswim group inc . new york investment banking firm paragon capital partners , led by david adler and michael levy , initiated this transaction , and acted as investools ' financial advisor in connection with the proposed merger and with respect to the financing of this transaction . ( link to press release ) at the time of the transaction , thinkorswim had been a portfolio investment of technology crossover ventures . [ link to press release ]\nin 2009 , thinkorswim is a desktop application that offers access to research reports , real - time data streaming , stock scanners , charting , technical studies and more . often considered premium features by other online brokers , these tools \u2014 and the whole of thinkorswim \u2014 are available to all td ameritrade customers for free .\n* note : td ameritrade offers mutual funds and bonds , but the thinkorswim platform does not support these securities . they can be accessed via the broker\u2019s web platform .\nin january 2009 , td ameritrade holdings inc . acquired thinkorswim group inc . ( including its investools division ) in a cash and stock deal valued around $ 606 million .\ni have recently started investing and i would like to keep track of past trades in an excel chart . is there any way to view my trade history in the thinkorswim platform ?\ncommission - free etfs : td ameritrade offers over 100 commission - free etfs \u2014 many with low expense ratios \u2014 available to trade through thinkorswim . the list is independently curated by morningstar .\ninvestor education : as mentioned above , thinkorswim is really for advanced traders . but even they have a lot to learn , and thinkorswim delivers the tools to help them do it : the platform\u2019s learning center has a wealth of instructional videos and how - to advice , there are daily \u201cswim lessons\u201d and platform demonstrations , and investors can practice trading with virtual margin and ira accounts .\ntd ameritrade tied for highest star rankings in 2 major categories , including best for options traders ( thinkorswim ) with 4 1 / 2 stars , in barron ' s 2018 online broker survey .\nrevenue for 2007 was a record $ 318 million , including the operations of thinkorswim from february 15 , 2007 . client assets were almost $ 2 . 6 billion at december 31 , 2007 .\nthere is an old expression in the trading world , sell in may and go away . now , we can totally jump on board with the idea of getting away for the summer . however , we wholeheartedly disagree with the notion that you have to stop trading to do it ! that is why we have served up some brand new features in the latest release of thinkorswim mobile . just picture it , you\u2019re on the beach , cold beverage in one hand , thinkorswim mobile in the other . for our money it doesn\u2019t get any better . let\u2019s check out the new features\u2026 support chats in mobile : this one is a game changer . we\u2019ve taken the support / chat functionality from thinkorswim platform and implemented it into thinkorswim mobile . chat with our support teams via a texting style layout , as well as share your screen for more efficient customer service . chat rooms : for all the chatty kathy\u2019s out there , we have incorporated the chat rooms from thinkorswim so you can talk trading 24 / 7 . swimlessons , trader lounge , thinkscript lounge , and the rest of the chat rooms are now all available on thinkorswim mobile ! order history : updates to order history for increased functionality data field parity for watchlists and account balances : syncing up functionality between thinkorswim mobile and thinkorswim platform . enjoy the summer swimmers , because as much as we\u2019d like to be on a beach with you , we are hard at work on the next release . let us know how we are doing , and don\u2019t forget to give us a 5 star rating in the app store !\nten years after its launch , thinkorswim continues to be profitable . when you were growing the brokerage , how did you focus on this long - term strategy rather than short - term cash flow ?\nget tutorials and how - tos on everything thinkorswim . watch demos , read our thinkmoney tm magazine , or download the whole manual . find everything you need to get comfortable with our trading platform .\nthinkorswim by td ameritrade . don ' t be a trader , be the trader . tweet us mon - sun , 8 am - 8 pm et or call 1 - 866 - 839 - 1100 .\nin the latest release for thinkorswim mobile we popped the hood on the options chain and gave it a little more juice ! here ' s the specs : ability to synchronize the volatility calculation between thinkorswim and thinkorswim mobile view iv expiration and expected move for each expiration improved navigation , display , and search of future spreads orders , positions , calendar / news events , and alerts indicators in chain in addition , the quote details now offers the same data points you see on thinkorswim plus we included market maker move . we also now display the\nspread quote\nin order and alert editor . cnbc has made updates to their service . version 177 is required to continue to view cnbc programming . the minimum ios for this update is ios 9 . in addition new help videos are now available in the app ! to access them tap the more menu , then select help / support . and as always , optimizations for a better , faster , stronger thinkorswim mobile experience . more to come . peace , love , and happy trading .\nin the latest release for thinkorswim mobile we popped the hood on the options chain and gave it a little more juice ! here ' s the specs : ability to synchronize the volatility calculation between thinkorswim and thinkorswim mobile view iv expiration and expected move for each expiration improved navigation , display , and search of future spreads orders , positions , calendar / news events , and alerts indicators in chain in addition , the quote details now offers the same data points you see on thinkorswim plus we included market maker move . we also now display the\nspread quote\nin order and alert editor . cnbc has made updates to their service . version 175 is required to continue to view cnbc programming . the minimum ios for this update is ios 9 . in addition new help videos are now available in the app ! to access them tap the more menu , then select help / support . and as always , optimizations for a better , faster , stronger thinkorswim mobile experience . more to come . peace , love , and happy trading .\nyou ' re an active options trader and an instructor for the thinkorswim educational program . many traders are scared of the risks and unaware of the rewards . what do you tell someone getting started in options ?\nthe # 1 trading app accolade applies to thinkorswim mobile\u2015also known as td ameritrade mobile trader . mobile leadership claim based on analysis of publicly available competitor data concerning number of mobile users and daily average revenue trade levels .\ntd ameritrade holding corp . ( amtd . o ) bought thinkorswim group inc . ( swim . o ) in 2009 for $ 606 million in order to establish an options and futures trading arm . [ 2 ]\ntrading doesn\u2019t have to be an individual sport . tap into the knowledge of other traders in the thinkorswim chat rooms . share strategies , ideas , and even actual trades with market professionals and thousands of other traders . \u2020\nmobile trading : the thinkorswim mobile app , available for apple and android , closely mimics the desktop platform . investors can fund their accounts , initiate trades , watch streaming news and view charts , all from their mobile devices .\nthe thinkorswim platform is ideal for advanced or frequent traders ( the company\u2019s trade architect platform is more suited for beginners ) . but all investors can benefit from td ameritrade\u2019s wealth of educational resources , including a learning center with instructional videos , online courses and trading demonstrations . thinkorswim also offers a chat room full of traders sharing strategies and tips , as well as virtual accounts called papermoney that allow traders to test strategies and practice using the platform without risk .\nbest of # tdaswimlessons from 05 / 24 / 18 - @ thinkorswim monitor tab with @ scottconnor _ tda . we are talking working , filled , and cancelled orders . also , how do you customize the position statement ? urltoken\nhow do you setup your trade page on thinkorswim ? tom , al , and tony walk you through the layout options and why they setup their platforms the way they do . tune into tastytrade everyday and catch this live ! urltoken\nthe stock and cash deal gave shareholders of thinkorswim 0 . 3980 of a td ameritrade share plus $ 3 . 34 in cash for each of their shares . td ameritrade management said on a conference call that it expected the deal to boost fiscal 2010 earnings by 3 percent to 7 percent , and by 10 percent to 15 percent after thinkorswim was fully integrated . the deal was expected to yield $ 55 million in cost savings . [ 3 ] [ 4 ]\ntd ameritrade offers services aimed at self - directed investors and traders , as well as those who want guidance when it comes to making investment decisions . its website trading platform ( at urltoken ) offers basic tools and resources for casual investors and traders . the firm ' s flagship trading platform - - thinkorswim - - however , is ideal for active traders and anyone who wants advanced charting and trading capabilities . in 2009 , td ameritrade acquired thinkorswim group inc . , which included thinkorswim , the fastest - growing brokerage at the time . ideal for advanced traders , the thinkorswim downloadable desktop platform delivers a pro - level , intuitive and highly visual experience . users can leverage an archive of tutorials , how - tos and more at the learning center , or take advantage of live , in - depth in - platform training with\nswim lessons .\ntrade architect , a powerful web - based platform , combines features of urltoken and thinkorswim , and is ideal for active investors and traders . on - the - go investors and traders will enjoy td ameritrade ' s two mobile apps , which boast many of the same features as the other computer - based platforms .\nit\u2019s the holiday season and we want to make sure our traders get some shiny new toys from their wish lists ! let\u2019s unwrap the latest updates to thinkorswim mobile . . . \u2022conditional orders : set and edit order conditions based on your preferences . \u2022market maker move : find it available now via side watchlist and watchlist columns . \u2022optimizations : for a better , faster , stronger , thinkorswim mobile experience . more to come . peace , love , trading , and happy holidays !\nin the latest release for thinkorswim mobile we popped the hood on the options chain and gave it a little more juice ! here ' s the specs : ability to synchronize the volatility calculation between thinkorswim and thinkorswim mobile view iv expiration and expected move for each expiration improved navigation , display , and search of future spreads orders , positions , calendar / news events , and alerts indicators in chain in addition , the quote details now offers the same data points you see on thinkorswim plus we included market maker move . we also now display the\nspread quote\nin order and alert editor . cnbc has made updates to their service . version 175 is required to continue to view cnbc programming . the minimum ios for this update is ios 9 . and finally , new help videos are now available in the app ! to access them tap the more menu , then select help / support . more to come . peace , love , and happy trading .\nget elite - level trading tools and powerful resources with thinkorswim . trade equities , options , futures , and forex on your own personal trading platform , powered by insights and education to help you nail even the most complex strategies and techniques .\njohn lewis , a member of the board and chief investment officer and managing partner of osmium partners , llc , added , \u0093as a former investor in thinkorswim , i have seen firsthand what lee can accomplish as an intense , data - driven operator . lee , as ceo and chairman of thinkorswim , more than quadrupled revenues while increasing operating cash flows from $ 7 million to nearly $ 60 million , culminating in a successful sale of the company to td ameritrade in 2009 . \u0094\nwhen it comes to taking on the market , a trader\u2019s best asset is know - how . that\u2019s why thinkorswim offers in - platform webcasts , a schedule of in - person events , and immersive courses like : trading options and stocks : technical analysis .\nstay in lockstep with the market across all your devices . with thinkorswim , you can sync your alerts , trades , charts , and more . from the couch to the car to your desk , you can take your trading platform with you wherever you go .\nin addition , through its brokerage subsidiary , thinkorswim , inc . , investools provides services to about 100 , 000 funded trading accounts for self - directed option traders and institutional users who invest in equities , exchange - traded funds , futures , mutual funds and bonds .\n\u201cmaybe bed , bath , & beyond , i don ' t know , i don ' t know if we ' ll have enough time . \u201d yes , folks , that was a $ bbby reference from old school on yesterday\u2019s # tdaswimlessons . # charting on @ thinkorswim urltoken\nresearch and tools : thinkorswim offers virtually everything an advanced trader would want in a platform , including customization of the workspace ( and a new release , thinkorswim sharing , allows traders to share their customizations with each other ) . investors can also use scanners to filter stocks and options , view heat maps , use the company profile tool to analyze revenue and predict how it will affect returns , and access extensive third - party research . the platform has an active trader community and forum that is used to share watch lists , charts and strategies , and streaming cnbc and dow jones news are included .\nif it weren\u2019t for td ameritrade\u2019s high commissions , thinkorswim would blow the competition out of the water . but even at the higher price point , the platform makes a very strong showing because of the wealth of free tools and research it offers . those features make it a prime candidate for active traders .\nlike other web - based trading platforms , td ameritrade ' s web platform lacks streaming - quotes ( you ' ll have to refresh the page to update prices ) and it doesn ' t support advanced orders , such as oco and brackets . these features , however , are available in the thinkorswim platform .\naccessibility : again , thinkorswim is for advanced traders . while it\u2019s not fair to call that a shortcoming of the platform , it\u2019s important to point out that some traders could be overwhelmed by the level of information and tools available and will feel more comfortable with a more streamlined platform or even the company\u2019s standard web trading platform .\nrevenue for 2007 was a record $ 318 million , including the operations of thinkorswim from february 15 , 2007 . client assets were almost $ 2 . 6 billion at december 31 , 2007 . the average client account is $ 45 , 000 , significantly above industry average . active subscribers to its education programs were 102 , 800 .\nexamine company revenue drivers with company profile\u2014an interactive , third - party research tool integrated into thinkorswim . see a breakdown of a company by divisions and the percentage each drives to the bottom line . make hypothetical adjustments to the key revenue drivers for each division based on what you think may happen , and see how those changes could impact projected company revenue .\noptions trading : td ameritrade was nerdwallet\u2019s pick for best options trading platform in part because of thinkorswim\u2019s strategy roller feature , which allows investors to set custom covered call strategies and automatically roll those positions forward from one expiration to another . investors can also closely monitor the market , strategize and trade within the program . it\u2019s a near - ideal platform for advanced options traders .\nwe squashed the ( address error ) defect with video playback and as usual included optimizations for a better , faster , stronger thinkorswim mobile experience . we hope you enjoy and please keep the feedback coming ! we are already hard at work on new features and functionality and don\u2019t plan on sleeping anytime soon ( actually our bosses won\u2019t let us ) . until the next release\u2026trade on swimmers !\nsafety first ! in the latest release of mobile thinkorswim mobile we ' ve made the application even more secure with auto - lock ! auto - lock will automatically lock your application when you leave it and require a password or touch id after the request authentication interval you set has expired . please take a moment to review and update your security settings . peace , love , and happy trading !\nhello traders . welcome to the thinkorswim tutorial and the second module , monitor tab . in this lesson were going to learn everything about the accounts statement sub - tab . the account statement sub - tab is located right here , under the monitor tab , to the right of the activity and positions tab . now you can see that on the account statement tab you have different sub - tabs or sub - menus .\nthinkorswim , td ameritrade ' s pro - level trading platform , is a feature - rich software package that rivals some of the better - known pro - level platforms out there . it ' s intuitive , visually impressive and offers numerous advanced tools , including 400 + technical studies , 20 drawing tools , backtesting capabilities , in - depth options analysis and live - streaming newsfeeds from cnbc . traders can develop their own technical indicators using thinkorswim ' s proprietary coding language , thinkscript ( it ' s worth noting that very few brokerages offer this type of functionality ) . social investors will enjoy td ameritrade ' s\nsocial signals ,\na one of a kind resource that pulls investing insights from twitter . two mobile apps offer different user experiences : one for novice and casual investors ( td ameritrade mobile ) , and one designed for active traders ( td ameritrade mobile trader ) .\ncommissions : td ameritrade\u2019s commissions are on the high side at $ 6 . 95 per trade for stocks and etfs ( though there is a large list of commission - free etfs , as mentioned above ) . many active investors are willing to pay the higher charge in exchange for thinkorswim\u2019s premium research and tools , which are free to investors regardless of account balance or trade volume . however , it\u2019s worth pointing out that trades can be made for less at competitors like optionshouse .\ni was told thinkorswim would be a better interface than the td mobile trader app , but they are essentially the same . the \u201cpositions\u201d tab doesn\u2019t clearly tell you your basis in a position , or its current market price , and doesn\u2019t have a quick trade button to allow you to close that position right there . ( at least this is the case for options . ) i end up going to the underlying stock quote and looking at its options chain to see the bid / ask for my contract ( and i trade it from there if i want to close ) .\ntd ameritrade delivers a powerful suite of research tools to help investors and traders analyze potential investments , including tools for both fundamental and technical analysts . to get started , enter a ticker symbol in the search box at the top of any webpage ( after logging in ) to view a summary , and click tabs to access news , social signals , charts , earnings , fundamentals , valuation , a calendar , analyst reports , peer comparison and sec filings . the thinkorswim platform is your best bet for technical analysis , as it offers 400 + technical studies and 20 drawing tools .\non 12 / 10 / 2009 the securities and exchange commission began an investigation into investools ' ( purchased by thinkorswim ) use of misleading sales practices in which 2 named defendants michael j . drew (\ndrew\n) and eben d . miller (\nmiller\n) were giving trading workshops under the guise of being full - time investors by trade , having made their fortunes in this manner as well as assuring students they would achieve the same results by following the investools method . among the allegations by the s . e . c .\ninvestools did not prevent its speakers from misleading investors about a survey of its customers ' trading success\ntd ameritrade ' s research offerings are solid , and it ' s difficult to come up with many negatives . the charting on the web platform is very basic , but thinkorswim boasts fully customizable charting with hundreds of technical studies , so traders can head there if they need advanced charting . one weak point : you won ' t find much news coverage or research on global markets . also , the web platform ' s research offerings are visually out - of - date . for example , the stock - specific news feed is a list of monochromatic dates and headlines . the information is there - - it ' s just not as visually pleasing as it could be .\ntalk about gifts that keep on giving . unwrap the latest release from td ameritrade and throw away the receipt , because this is one present you won\u2019t want to return . \u2022you can now draw on your charts ! so wherever you go your fibonacci\u2019s , channels , and text notes will follow . \u2022oh yeah , your drawings will also synch to the award - winning thinkorswim desktop platform . you chartists must have been really good this year . \u2022add company and economic events as a chart overlay . see into holidays past , present , and future ( chart extensions just work ) . \u2022we\u2019ve added a whole library of education videos . \u2022we learned a new language : you can toggle between simplified or traditional chinese . \u8282\u65e5\u5feb\u4e50\uff01\u7bc0\u65e5\u5feb\u6a02\uff01 peace , love , and happy trading .\nmr . barba is an experienced investor and financial professional who has served as chief executive officer and chairman of the board of thinkorswim group inc . , an integrated investor education and online brokerage firm , which was acquired by td ameritrade in 2009 . prior to that , he was president of coral energy l . p . , a joint venture of shell oil company focused on deregulated energy markets . mr . barba spent eight years in a variety of executive positions with bankers trust , including chief operating officer of the global investment bank , and began his career in the brokerage and investment banking industry . between 2010 and 2013 , mr . barba also served as a board member of edac technologies corporation , a diversified manufacturing company serving the aerospace and industrial markets .\ncheck out tastytrade ' s newest documentary ! splash details the creation of the thinkorswim trading software , co - founded by tastytrade ' s own tom sosnoff ! = = = = = = = = urltoken = = = = = = = = finally a financial network for traders , built by traders . hosted by tom sosnoff and tony battista tastytrade is a real financial network with 8 hours of live programming five days a week during market hours . tune in and learn how to trade options successfully and make the most of your investments ! urltoken subscribe to our youtube channel : urltoken watch tastytrade live daily monday - friday 7am - 3pmct : urltoken download our mobile app , bob the trader : urltoken follow tastytrade on twitter : urltoken become a fan of tastytrade on facebook : urltoken follow tastytrade on linkedin : urltoken follow tastytrade on instagram : urltoken follow tastytrade on pinterest : urltoken\nsince 2009 , mr . barba has been an active investor and a member of the board of directors of several privately held companies . between 2000 and 2009 , mr . barba has served as chief executive officer and chairman of the board of thinkorswim group inc . , a leading online brokerage and investor education firm , which he built through acquisitions prior to its sale in 2009 to td ameritrade ( nyse : amtd ) . prior to that , he was president of coral energy l . p . , a joint venture of shell oil company focused on deregulated energy markets . mr . barba spent eight years in a variety of executive positions with bankers trust , including chief operating officer of the global investment bank , and began his career in the brokerage and investment banking industry . between 2010 and 2013 , mr . barba also has served as a board member of edac technologies corporation , a diversified manufacturing company serving the aerospace and industrial markets .\nthe web trading platform ( at tdameritrade . com ) is the firm ' s most basic platform , but it has enough features to keep casual investors and traders satisfied , including customizable alerts , screeners , social sentiment and access to plenty of third - party research and educational resources . a cool feature that you can access from any page is the\nmy dock\ncustomizable dashboard ( click the show dock button at the top of any page ) . my dock has four columns that display up to five\nmodules\neach - - such as account balances , indices , rss reader , stock events , streaming news and your watch list . drag and drop the modules you want to display , and rearrange to suit your needs . in addition to the web platform , customers can access trade architect ( a web - based platform ) , thinkorswim ( their flagship , pro - level platform ) and two mobile apps , which all automatically sync with one another to provide a seamless research / trading experience .\n2017 october update : customization of what columns to show and in what order to show them in is great , and is available for ticker symbol watchlist , portfolio positions , and entered ( open or filled or cancelled ) orders screens . it asks me for my password a lot more often , it should use touchid more often . 2017 july update : - 1 star for nagging me to write a review and popping up reminders to write a review while the market is open . after demerits for review whoring , td / thinkorswim still earns a strong four star rating from me , a long term customer and option trader . tos and tdameritrade understands what option traders do , and makes it easy to do . recent editions have been weak about populating a market ' mark ' price quote into lists of open orders . this missing the mark problem continues in 2017 june . thoughtful improvements , but the additional information is optional and my screen does not become increasingly cluttered with additional columns i do not use , as i can sort or hide info i do not use . flexible customizations . sometimes unable to connect when the market is busy . the latest improvements to chat with support and share screens or images / screenshots is great .\ni was told thinkorswim would be a better interface than the td mobile trader app , but they are essentially the same . the \u201cpositions\u201d tab doesn\u2019t clearly tell you your basis in a position , or its current market price , and doesn\u2019t have a quick trade button to allow you to close that position right there . ( at least this is the case for options . ) i end up going to the underlying stock quote and looking at its options chain to see the bid / ask for my contract ( and i trade it from there if i want to close ) . the \u201cpositions\u201d tab does tell you p / l for the day , based on the last trade , but not based on the current bid / ask which is what i really want to know . also for stock quotes , there isn\u2019t a good \u201cfundamentals\u201d snapshot where you can see some basic metrics about the stock like p / e , mcap , fp / e , p / b , short interest , profile , etc like yahoo finance or google finance would give you . i end up looking up the stock elsewhere then coming back to the app to trade\u2014 it\u2019s not remotely capable of research . app is secure and functional , however , and i haven\u2019t had any problems with my trading .\nziasun technologies inc . and telescan inc . have announced a merger , and the company ' s provo office will be among the company ' s principal offices .\nziasun technologies , of solana beach , calif . , and telescan , of houston , said the merger would allow the new company to be a major player in investor education , financial publications and analytics .\nthe new company , to be named investools inc . , will apply to be traded on the nasdaq national market under a new ticker symbol . other major offices will be in houston ; menlo park , calif . ; and new york city . ziasun and telescan will exist as wholly owned subsidiaries of investools .\nthe merger is a stock - for - stock exchange . investools will issue new shares to acquire all the outstanding shares of ziasun and telescan . ziasun shareholders will receive 75 percent of the newly issued investools common stock , and telescan shareholders will receive 25 percent . ziasun shareholders will receive one share of investools common stock for every share of ziasun common stock they hold . telescan shareholders will receive 0 . 56486 share of investools common stock for every share of telescan common stock they hold .\nthe merger has been unanimously approved by the boards of directors of both companies and is subject to customary closing conditions , including approval by the shareholders of both ziasun and telescan .\nplease sign in and use this article ' s on page print button to print this article .\nfinancial products and services provider telescan inc . said it will merge with solana beach , calif . - based ziasun technologies inc . to form a new company called investools inc . the combined company will provide financial education , financial publishing and financial business services .\nupon completion of the stock - for - stock deal , investools will maintain principal offices in houston ; provo , utah ; menlo park , calif . and new york . telescan and ziasun will become wholly - owned units of investools .\nthe new company will issue new shares to acquire all the outstanding shares of ziasun and telescan . ziasun shareholders will receive 75 percent of the newly issued investools common stock and telescan shareholders will receive 25 percent .\nziasun shareholders will receive one share of investools common stock for every one share of ziasun common stock they hold . telescan shareholders will receive 0 . 56486 share of investools common stock for every one share of telescan common stock they hold .\n\u00a9 2018 american city business journals . all rights reserved . use of and / or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our user agreement ( updated 5 / 24 / 18 ) and privacy policy and cookie statement ( updated 5 / 24 / 18 ) . the material on this site may not be reproduced , distributed , transmitted , cached or otherwise used , except with the prior written permission of american city business journals .\nderek j . hoggett and investa , inc , appellants , v . david l . brown , individually ; david l . brown , trustee ; richard k . carlin ; roger c . wadsworth ; w . k . group holdings ; d . b . technology , inc . , f / k / a , max ret , inc . , successor in interest to , d . b . technology , inc . ; scott brown ; and jeff brown , appellees .\nbefore lee , amidei and fowler , jj . rayburn putney & sidney n . floyd , william hagans & andrea lore , charles scott schwager , houston , for appellants . jennifer house , david gunn , kevin j . mcevity , mark allen mathews , houston , for appellees .\nthis appeal involves a dispute between the shareholders of telescan , inc . , a company that provided computer access to stock market information . derek hoggett , appellant , sued his fellow shareholders and various other individuals and entities associated with them , appellees , claiming telescan ' s merger with another company was fraudulent and violated their shareholders agreement . the jury found in favor of hoggett and awarded him $ 2 . 6 million in actual and exemplary damages . following the verdict , the trial court disregarded the jury findings and entered judgment for appellees . the judgment , however , awarded hoggett ' s company , investa , inc . , repayment on certain loans made by investa and hoggett . it also awarded appellees $ 13 , 600 in attorney ' s fees for defense of hoggett ' s prior declaratory judgment claim . appealing from the trial court ' s judgment , hoggett raises twenty points of error that complain of the trial court ' s refusal to enter judgment on the verdict and various other rulings . appellees raise five conditional cross - points attacking the jury ' s findings . we affirm the judgment as modified herein .\nin 1978 , richard carlin , a biochemist , met derek hoggett , a stockbroker . carlin and hoggett became friends , exchanging ideas on stock market trends and trading stocks together . in 1982 , carlin told hoggett that he had developed software that could retrieve and analyze stock market information . carlin told hoggett this software could be marketed but that he had no time or money to invest in the product . hoggett agreed to put up an initial investment with money from investa , inc . ( \u201cinvesta\u201d ) , a company wholly - owned by hoggett that raised money for limited partnerships . 1 he also filed the necessary documents to form telescan , inc . ( \u201ctelescan\u201d ) , a company devoted to developing and marketing the \u201ctelescan analyzer , \u201d a computer database providing access to stock market information . the articles of incorporation designated hoggett and carlin as the initial directors . the initial shares were issued equally to hoggett and carlin . by august 1983 , funds contributed by both hoggett and carlin had been exhausted .\nfrom august 1983 , to march 1984 , hoggett kept telescan in business with funds from the sale of his condominium and earnings from investa . because its product could not analyze all of the stocks listed on the new york stock exchange , the company still had no customers by march 1984 . in need of capital to upgrade and market the product , hoggett went to roger wadsworth , who owned an investment partnership , wk group holdings ( \u201cwk\u201d ) . wadsworth introduced hogget and carlin to david brown , an experienced businessman with a technology background . hoggett and carlin initially proposed giving brown 20 % of the company for a $ 100 , 000 contribution . eventually , they agreed to give brown one - third of the company in return for a $ 500 , 000 investment . for setting up the deal , brown paid wadsworth ' s partnership , wk , a commission out of his telescan stock . at this point , the ownership of telescan was as follows : 33 1 / 3 % owned by hoggett , 33 1 / 3 % owned by carlin , 31 2 / 3 % owned by brown , as trustee for his children , and 1 2 / 3 % owned by wk .\nbrown opened a line of credit at western bank for $ 500 , 000 to be paid in $ 250 , 000 increments based on budgets approved by him . hoggett and carlin wanted to use brown ' s contribution not only for start - up costs , but also to recover the funds they had already invested , leaving brown with the sole risk of loss . therefore , on the advice of counsel , brown suggested operating the business through a limited partnership so he could take full advantage of the tax benefits . on april 12 , 1984 , the parties formed telescan ltd . , a limited partnership , to conduct telescan ' s business . under the limited partnership agreement , brown , as limited partner , contributed $ 500 , 000 and telescan , as general partner , contributed its assets and liabilities . both hoggett and carlin were salaried employees of the partnership . hoggett worked part - time as the chief operating officer while carlin worked full - time to develop the product . at the time the parties formed the limited partnership , they also executed a shareholders agreement that , among other things , set rules for the sale or transfer of stock by the telescan shareholders .\nby the end of 1984 , telescan had exhausted brown ' s $ 500 , 000 contribution . some of this money went to repay hoggett and carlin their initial investment , but most of the money went to development and marketing . by early 1985 , carlin had yet to work out \u201cbugs\u201d in the product and telescan had only a few hundred customers . because costs were exceeding revenues , telescan needed another infusion of capital . although brown had earlier indicated that $ 500 , 000 was his limit , hoggett and carlin approached brown for additional funds . brown ' s first response was to request a majority stake in telescan , but hoggett and carlin refused\nas a result , brown helped hoggett and carlin obtain a loan from western bank . the loan was originally for $ 750 , 000 , but with two years of interest to be paid by brown and an additional $ 50 , 000 requested by hoggett , the debt ultimately totalled $ 925 , 000 . brown pledged stock from one of his companies , time energy , as collateral for the loan . because the value of that stock was significantly less than the loan amount , brown also personally guaranteed the note . brown further executed a repurchase agreement giving him the right to repurchase the note from western bank upon default . while hoggett objected to incurring this debt , he did not want to relinquish his ownership interest in telescan and eventually signed the note on behalf of the limited partnership .\nfor brown ' s assistance in obtaining financing , telescan agreed to amend the limited partnership agreement to , among other things , give brown , or a company in which he owned more than 5 % , the two - year right to use its computer technology for non - competing purposes . the amended limited partnership agreement was executed prior to the western bank loan and imposed several duties on telescan as the general partner first , it required telescan to deliver a completed product by a date certain . second , it required carlin to provide documentation of the computer software according to a set schedule . third , it required telescan to give a warranty that brown ' s contribution , in the form of the western bank loan , would be sufficient to meet all needs of the general partner , telescan , and that no additional capital contributions would be requested of the limited partner , brown . if carlin defaulted by failing to properly provide documentation , brown had the right to immediately cease further funding . similarly , if telescan defaulted by failing to deliver a completed product or requesting additional capital that would exceed a $ 1 million cap , brown was entitled to 51 % ownership of the company upon a payment of $ 5 , 000 .\nby late 1985 , telescan had exhausted the entire western bank loan . almost $ 600 , 000 of that loan was used to pay back brown ' s initial $ 500 , 000 contribution , plus overdrafts on the initial line of credit and interest . the remaining funds went to product development and marketing . although the \u201cbugs\u201d in the product had been removed and sales had increased , telescan still faced a \u201ccash flow\u201d crisis , owing payroll and $ 30 , 000 in back taxes . between late october and early december 1985 , investa and hoggett loaned the limited partnership and telescan $ 40 , 000 . these loans were used to satisfy telescan ' s payroll and pay company expenses . during this time , brown agreed , at the request of hoggett and carlin , to loan telescan $ 50 , 000 to keep the company afloat until it could finalize third - party financing .\nby mid - december 1985 , brown felt hoggett had misrepresented the financial health of the company and voted with carlin to remove hoggett as telescan ' s president . hoggett told prospective lenders at the time about the potential for litigation between the company principals , thereby hampering any future financing . at the same time , the long distance carrier that connected telescan ' s service to its customers threatened to disconnect telescan ' s customers . concerned about his investment , brown consulted with his attorney , lance farrell , about his options . farrell suggested that brown could simply \u201cwrite off\u201d the loss , place the company in bankruptcy , or implement a merger to attract more capital . brown testified that while a merger was suggested , there were no discussions or plans for a merger at this time .\nby early 1986 , the relationship between hoggett , carlin and brown had deteriorated irreparably . carlin thought hoggett was not doing his job . in fact , prior to hoggett ' s removal in december 1985 , carlin tried twice to remove hoggett as president of telescan . both times carlin was voted down at board meetings by brown and hoggett . carlin also thought hoggett was trying to hire away telescan employees to start a competing business after hoggett employed a contractor to analyze the software documentation provided by carlin under the amended limited partnership agreement . hoggett , on the other hand , accused carlin of falsifying data during product development . he also accused carlin of lying that a $ 1 , 000 per month raise provided under the amended limited partnership agreement was needed for his wife ' s medical expenses when instead it was for personal use . complaining that the software documentation was inadequate , hoggett further claimed carlin was in default under the amended limited partnership agreement and demanded additional documentation .\nlastly , hoggett thought carlin was becoming too independent and was suspicious of carlin ' s relationship with brown . hoggett resented brown for putting telescan in debt and repeatedly complained that brown had no equity in the company . in fact , during the cash flow crisis in late 1985 and early 1986 , hoggett refused brown ' s offer to contribute an additional $ 250 , 000 to telescan , even though the company desperately needed capital . hoggett ' s refusal was due in part to brown ' s contention , which hogget disputed , that the contribution would have put telescan over the $ 1 million cap and in default under the amended limited partnership agreement .\nhoggett resisted brown ' s attempts to mediate disputes between he and carlin . indeed , throughout late 1985 and early 1986 , hoggett engaged in negotiations to buy out brown ' s interest . that offer called for some unnamed investors to contribute $ 250 , 000 to telescan and assume payments on the western bank loan . brown would be required to leave his time energy stock as collateral , but would tender his telescan shares and relinquish any participation in management . the other shareholders were to pledge their shares as collateral for repayment of the western bank loan by the new investors and put their shares in a voting trust with hoggett and the new investors as trustees . brown refused this offer , stating that he would have had to give up his equity in the company while remaining personally liable on the western bank note .\nthere were also discussions about placing the company in bankruptcy . according to both brown and carlin , hoggett repeatedly threatened to place the company in bankruptcy or foreclose on the investa loans . brown testified that placing the company into bankruptcy would have forced him , as guarantor , to repurchase the western bank note and probably foreclose on all of the company ' s assets , thereby making him the sole owner of the company . hoggett not only denied making these threats , but also testified that neither of these options would have destroyed the company .\naccording to brown , it was not until he received hoggett ' s february 3 , 1986 , letter proposing bankruptcy , that he decided to move ahead with the merger . after contacting carlin and wadsworth days earlier , brown formed db technology , inc . ( \u201cdb\u201d ) on february 6 , 1986 . brown and his family were the sole owners of db . brown , carlin , and wadsworth were directors of db and brown ' s son , jeff , was president . although hoggett was excluded from participation in the new company , he and the other telescan shareholders were to receive , in return for cancellation of their shares , an earnout certificate that entitled them to a maximum , pro rata earnout of $ 300 , 000 from any net profits of db during its first three years of operation . four days later , at the telescan board of directors meeting , brown and carlin voted in favor of the merger and directed a vote by the shareholders . complaining that he did not receive proper advance notice of the merger plan , hoggett cast the lone dissenting vote .\non february 26 , 1986 , hoggett wrote all the shareholders , asserting the merger plan could not be \u201cconsummated\u201d without his vote under the provision of the shareholders agreement requiring approval of corporate actions by 80 % of the shareholders . hoggett also objected to the board of directors resolution recommending the merger plan to the shareholders on the ground that brown was never a director of telescan . the shareholders meeting took place as planned on march 4 , 1986 , and all of the shareholders , except hoggett , voted for the merger . the following day , hoggett filed this lawsuit . after the merger , db continued to market the telescan analyzer under the assumed name of \u201ctelescan . \u201d however , because db lost money , no earnouts were ever paid . eventually , max ret , a publicly traded corporation , bought substantially all the assets of db and changed its name to telescan ."]}
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changing propulsion innovations from ge aviation .\nge aviation , while it may still be associated largely with commercial and military powerplants , has been focusing its gaze on the business aviation market over the past several years .\nbased upon feedback from these committee meetings , ge aviation revamped and relaunched its business and general aviation website to make it easier for customers to find the information they require .\nthe idea of air taxis seemed crazy to most people at ge aviation . marketing showed why it wasn\u2019t .\nwith these new programs in the pipeline , ge has also sought to upgrade its business aviation customer service .\nge has been testing the new design for the ge9x carbon fiber blades on a scaled - down testing rig at boeing . image credit : ge aviation\nge marine engines ' proven lm aeroderivative gas turbines are best solution for u . s . navy ' s next generation dd 21 destroyers | ge aviation\nthe move marks ge\u2019s most ambitious foray yet into the business and general aviation arena . \u201catp has a number of unique features that have never been seen before in this market segment , \u201d asserts brad mottier , vice president of ge aviation\u2019s business and general aviation and integrated systems business .\nprior to her role with ge aviation , athena was the human resources leader of ge capital americas and previously the global human resources leader of ge capital solutions . athena began her general electric career in 1996 with ge industrial systems in europe and since that time has held a number of operating leadership hr assignments at ge lighting , ge industrial and ge energy .\nshe began her ge career in 1990 and worked in a variety of finance assignments at ge ' s aviation , plastics - superabrasives , healthcare and water business units as well as ge corporate .\nge aviation continues to increase its presence in china , with close to 2 , 000 ge and cfm56 engines now in service . an additional 1 , 000 ge and cfm engines are on order .\nhe began his career with ge aviation in 1998 on the information management leadership program ( imlp ) with ge capital . in his more than 19 years with ge , david has held roles supporting multiple ge businesses , including aviation , capital , corporate , lighting , energy , oil & gas , and transportation .\nge aviation is a key supplier of the the 787 dreamliner\u2019s \u201ccommon core system , \u201d which provides the computing environment for the aircraft . the system is manufactured at ge\u2019s facilities in grand rapids and cheltenham , uk . ge aviation also maintains several government contracts for aircrafts .\nofficials at ge aviation , which has west michigan facilities in grand rapids and muskegon , concur with brown\u2019s assessment .\n\u201cthe new name will better represent the organization\u2019s strategy , which is to develop , manufacture and support turboprop engines for the business and general aviation segment , \u201d explained brad mottier , vice president and general manager of ge aviation\u2019s business and general aviation operation .\nnextant is a company of directional aviation capital\u2014a private investment firm whose single focus is private business aviation . combining strategic aviation ownership , unmatched experience and revolutionary vision , directional continues to innovate and evolve private aviation . directional\u2019s unique industry experience enables them to quickly understand business aviation companies and provide the financing and operational strategy needed to take advantage of market opportunities .\nge aviation expects a 40 percent reduction in its carbon footprint when the systems are fully phased in over the next few years . the new plant also will reduce costs for ge aviation as the new equipment is much more efficient .\nge industrial aeroderivative gas turbines , part of ge power systems , has assumed responsibility for design , development and production of aeroderivative gas turbines for industrial applications . ge industrial aeroderivative gas turbines is headquartered at the evendale plant , as is ge marine engines , which remains a part of ge aviation .\nge aviation in grand rapids helped design the common core system , which provides the computing environment for the boeing 787 .\nge aviation has an industrial backlog of more than $ 150 billion , the company said . ge aviation and cfm international , a joint venture between ge and safran aircraft engines , collectively have a backlog of more than 15 , 000 jet engines . cfm is based in west chester .\ngary mercer was named to his current position as vice president and general manager of engineering at ge aviation in 2016 . in this role , he oversees the design , development , certification and field services of ge aviation\u2019s commercial & military engines .\ncurrently , product validation and data testing are underway with various ge aviation\u2019s business jet customers including ge\u2019s corporate air transport . ge\u2019s prognostic health management plus service will be available to all cf34 - 3 operators in 2017 .\npowering the boeing 787 dreamliner and 747 - 8 , the genx is the fastest - selling engine in ge aviation history .\nprior to joining ge aviation , shane served as chief financial officer for ge healthcare international , where he was responsible for the europe , middle east and africa , and greater asia regions for ge ' s healthcare business .\nshane wright is the vice president and chief financial officer for ge aviation . in this role , shane oversees all aspects of financial strategy for ge aviation ' s $ 22 billion aerospace business with more than 80 facilities in 21 countries around the globe .\nge aviation is a world - leading provider of engines , components and integrated systems to airframers and operators of commercial , military , business and general aviation aircraft . this includes comprehensive global services and support for the powerplants and systems ge designs and manufactures .\nin 2007 , ge acquired smiths aerospace , a u . k . - based supplier of integrated systems for aircraft manufacturers and components for engine builders . the acquisition broadened ge ' s offerings for aviation customers by adding innovative flight management systems , electrical power management , mechanical actuation systems and airborne platform computing systems to ge aviation ' s commercial and military aircraft engines and related services . this segment of the business was named ge aviation systems\ncombining big data with key insights , ge aviation is helping customers around the world realize the full potential of the industrial internet .\nmost recently , gary served as vice president of services engineering and chief engineer for ge aviation , and was responsible for developing the strategy , process , and tools to drive operational excellence for a global engineering team and supporting services agreements for ge aviation\u2019s customers .\nge aviation has been developing the new portal over the last two years . beta testing began september 2013 and ge aviation is aiming to complete the roll out to all its customers by early 2015 , when the legacy customer web center will be phased out .\nge aviation has manufacturing research labs to study ceramic matrix composite technology in evendale and an additive development center in west chester township .\ntoday , ge aviation is a global provider of engines , systems , and services , with revenues of $ 17 . 6 billion in 2010 . as a leader in aviation technology , ge aviation continues to design , develop and manufacture jet engines , components and integrated systems for military , commercial and business and general aircraft as well as aero - derivative gas turbines for marine applications . in addition , ge aviation is the world ' s leading integrated engine maintenance resource .\ndaily analysis on technology advances impacting the global aviation , aerospace & defense industries .\nthe ge aviation vandalia office has 350 employees and makes electric power generators and related systems for military and civilian aircraft . it has worked a number of navy contracts . in all , ge aviation has three plants in the region with 1 , 300 employees combined .\nthe data push follows parent company ge\u2019s investment in a group - wide facility employing 1 , 100 data scientists who specialize in identifying signatures in big data flows . in the field of aviation , this work is complemented by ge aviation\u2019s 2012 joint venture with accenture , named\nto view the new case study , visit : urltoken . click below to see new side by side productivity study at ge aviation .\nlaurent joined ge in 2010 as chief marketing officer of ge aviation . laurent leads ge aviation ' s growth , strategy , and marketing activities . this includes developing an integrated strategy for the business , developing business adjacencies and new commercial products , providing an enterprise view of all products and services offered to customers , leading the commercial pricing analytics and marketing ge aviation products and services for the commercial engines , military , systems , services , business and general aviation , digital solutions businesses as well as the ecomagination business platform dedicated to environmental innovation .\nge\u2019s business aircraft engine portfolio now includes engines for the hondajet through its joint venture , called ge honda . ge is also developing the passport engine for bombardier\u2019s global 7000 and global 8000 aircraft . ge expects revenue from the core business and general aviation unit to top $ 1 billion in 2020 .\nthe digital archive provides online pdf access to past aviation week air show news coverage .\nat ge aviation , we\u2019re bringing together best - in - class analytics and deep domain expertise to help our customers solve their toughest challenges .\nthe new plant is part of the $ 500 million investment ge aviation is making in its evendale headquarters by the end of the decade .\na first in turboprops in 2018 , ge aviation offers enhanced electronic engine and propeller control ( eepc ) on its h - series engines .\nge aviation , an operating unit of general electric company , is a world - leading provider of commercial and military jet engines and components as well as avionics , electric power , and mechanical systems for aircraft . ge aviation also has a global service network to support these offerings .\nge aviation jumpstarted its entry into the turboprop market when it acquired czech manufacturer walter engines in june 2008 , and rebranded it as ge business and general aviation turboprops . with its purchase , ge inherited the dependable m601 engine , which has attained more than 17 million flight hours on more than 30 applications since its introduction in 1975 .\nthe engine development has not gone without some major setbacks , yet honda has worked hard to successfully slice the kevlar - carbon reinforced red tape known as the federal aviation administration ( faa ) . their success was in part due a relationship formed with ge aviation over 10 years ago . ge and honda formed a 50 / 50 joint venture in 2004 , called ge honda aero engines , based in cincinnati , ohio . the joint company integrates the resources of ge aviation and honda aero , inc . , a honda subsidiary established to manage its aviation engine business .\nge aviation would like to contact you occasionally by phone and email to let you know about our latest news , events and products & services .\nwith breakthroughs in everything from additive processes to composite materials , ge aviation\u2019s investment in manufacturing proves that innovation in the sky starts on the ground .\n, or on data download after landing , with roughly 15 minutes lag between ge aviation receiving the data and it being available on the system .\nfor more information , visit us at urltoken . follow ge aviation on twitter urltoken and youtube na urltoken . like us on facebook at urltoken .\nat ge aviation , we are imagination at work . whether we\u2019re manufacturing components for our genx engines or driving innovation in fuel and . . .\nge is a leading provider of jet and turboprop engines , components and integrated systems for business & general aviation ( b & ga ) aircraft .\nhe joined ge in 1995 as manager of government relations . his responsibilities included representing ge before congress and the administration on issues affecting the company ' s businesses . he became the government relations team leader for ge aviation ' s washington dc operations in 2010 .\nthe agreement represents a major coup for ge aviation . a mainstay in the commercial and military jet engine space , the company entered the turboprop space for business aviation only seven years ago , when pratt & whitney canada dominated the market .\nlater that year , ge expanded its presence in the industry with the acquisition of certain assets of walter engines , a czech republic - based manufacturer of small turboprop engines and high - precision machined parts for the aviation industry . the acquisition broadened ge ' s offerings for aviation customers and enables the company to enter the fastest growing aviation segment - the small , twin - engine turboprop aircraft .\nge aviation works closely with our suppliers to deliver on commitments to customers . click here for everything you need to get started doing business with us .\nindianapolis , in ( march 18 , 2016 ) \u2014pure development\u2019s recently completed project for ge aviation in indiana earned it recognition by a statewide industry organization .\nge aviation ' s vandalia office was awarded $ 31 . 6 million against a previously - issued basic ordering agreement from the naval air systems command .\nge aviation invests more than $ 1b a year in research and development , positioning the company to lead advancements in military propulsion for generations to come .\njean joined ge aviation\u2019s military engines business in 2002 and progressed through several technical program management and leadership roles . in 2009 she was promoted to president and chief executive officer of ge aviation , military systems , serving the us department of defense and numerous international military customers for aircraft , helicopter and marine engines .\ndavid l . joyce is a vice chair of ge and president and ceo for ge aviation , as of june 2008 . in this role , david is responsible for overseeing a world - leading provider of commercial and military jet engines and components as well as integrated digital , electric power and mechanical systems for aircraft . ge aviation also has a global service network to support these offerings . david is also responsible for leading ge\u2019s efforts to establish and grow ge\u2019s additive manufacturing equipment , materials and services business , while accelerating additive manufacturing applications across ge .\nge aviation introduced its prognostic health management plus for ge\u2019s cf34 - 3 engines powering the bombardier challenger 600 series aircraft . prognostic health management plus will provide real - time enhanced engine prognostics plus c - foqa centerline .\nabout two - thirds of ge aviation\u2019s more than $ 25 billion in annual revenue is generated from international sales . generally , about half of a ge commercial jet engine is produced with u . s . content .\nthe ge9x engine lifted off on march 13 under wing of ge aviation\u2019s 747 flying testbed in victorville , california , for its first flight test . show less\nin 2005 , chaker moved to singapore to lead the ge aviation team for asia - pacific and had responsibility for sales and commercial operations in the region .\nge aviation is working on a $ 60 million to $ 70 million utility plant at its evendale headquarters that bears a striking resemblance to its jet engines .\ninvestments between 2011 and 2016 from evendale - based ge aviation have followed what officials describe as record production of jet engines , engine components and aircraft systems .\nshawn o\u2019day , head of the company\u2019s business and general aviation marketing , told ain that although business aviation has historically been a segment of opportunity for ge , it is an area where the engine and systems maker sees potential . in fact , the company signaled its intention to expand its business and general aviation footprint at last year\u2019s paris air show .\nwe are pleased to present a brief summary of the latest forecast information on the world\u2019s aviation gas turbines . this information has been derived directly from the aviation gas turbine module of forecast international\u2019s revolutionary\nge aviation expanded its turboprops ' services network this year , with new authorized service centers ( asc ) . ge asc ' s offer comprehensive line maintenance , removals and re - installations of engines and line - replaceable units ( lrus ) and engine spares for the m601 and h80 engine families . ge aviation provides asc ' s with comprehensive material support and training . recently the following aircraft maintenance companies were named ge authorized service centers :\nin 2010 , bombardier selected ge aviation to provide the integrated powerplant system for the new global 7000 and global 8000 business jets , launching the development of a new business jet engine for ge , called the passport engine .\nmore than 1 , 000 engineers , scientists and technical personnel across several ge aviation facilities are engaged in these programs , as well as collaboration with ge global research in niskayuna , n . y . the programs include :\npeter prowitt is executive director of global government relations for ge aviation . he was appointed to this role in may 2011 . in this role , he will be responsible for leading the aviation washington dc team and setting the government relations strategy around the world .\nge aviation is a world - leading provider of commercial , military and business and general aviation jet and turboprop engines and components as well as avionics , electrical power and mechanical systems for aircraft . ge has a global service network to support these offerings . ge and its customers are also working together to unlock new opportunities to grow and deliver more productivity beyond traditional services . ge aviation is becoming a digital industrial business with its ability to harness large streams of data that are providing incredible insights and in turn , real operational value for customers .\n\u201cge aviation is a global company with significant technology capability around the world , \u201d said colleen athans , vice president and general manager of the ge aviation supply chain , in a news release . \u201cat the same time , we are introducing several highly proprietary technologies that are upping our manufacturing capabilities in the united states .\nnexcelle are working in close cooperation with ge aviation on the integrated propulsion system for the new passport 20 engine , which will power the bombardier 7000 and 8000 .\nbut with the textron aviation selection , mottier said ge has secured a platform that is worth \u201cbillions\u201d in revenue on its own . \u201cfor business and general aviation turboprops , today\u2019s selection is similar in magnitude to the cfm - pratt & whitney battle to power commercial narrow - body jets in the late 1960s , \u201d mottier said . cfm is a 50 / 50 joint company between ge aviation and france\u2019s safran ( snecma ) .\nwhy the czech republic ? ge aviation has been there since 2008 , when it acquired walter engines . in 2012 ge\u2019s existing czech facility began producing h series turboprops , with power in the 750 to 850 shaft horsepower range .\nge works to improve the communities it serves and helps ge employees to be leaders in those communities . ge volunteers are organized into 259 volunteer councils in 60 countries and are making an impact every day in the communities where ge people live and work .\nge aviation said that ge is one of upskill\u2019s largest customers and investor . ge ventures initially invested in upskill in 2015 . ge uses skylight in seven active projects at 12 locations around the world . the glasses are used in a variety of applications at the company , including topbox cabinet wiring , warehouse picking and kitting , and field repair and maintenance .\nin 2009 , ge aviation and avic systems of china announced they would form a new joint venture company to develop and market integrated avionics systems for commercial aircraft customers .\ngeneva , switzerland - - ge business & general aviation turboprops continues its growth , with efforts focused on certifying the h80 engine and expanding its services and support network .\ntop and above : meet the ge9x . when boeing decided to build the 777x jet , the next - generation version of the 777 jet , it asked ge to develop an engine to power it . image credit : ge aviation\nathena kaviris is a ge officer and vice president human resources for ge aviation & ge labor strategy . she has over 20 years of experience in global human resources roles in both industrial and financial services organizations . her areas of expertise include organizational development , operations , compensation , acquisitions and integration .\nthe ge h - 80 has been chosen to power the l410 commuter aircraft , and ge expects other applications to follow soon .\nanne lynch is vice president and chief financial officer for services at ge aviation . in this role , she is responsible for the financial strategy and planning for the services organization , which includes the engine maintenance , overhaul , repair and spare material aspects of the aviation business .\nwhen you harness a single powerplant to the nose of a brand - new airframe , that engine better be reliable . in this case the engine is ge aviation\u2019s new advanced turboprop ( atp ) and the airframe is textron aviation\u2019s new single - engine turboprop , or setp .\nthe new turboprop engine is the same size as its peers but produces nearly double the overall pressure ratio . it will allow pilots to carry less fuel for the same mission , said brad mottier , vice president of business and general aviation and integrated systems at ge aviation .\nwe are proud of our association with ge aviation and the ge aviation - muskegon team ,\nsaid jen nelson , executive vice president , michigan economic development corporation .\nwe are also quite proud of helping to foster an environment that supports growth in the aerospace field , putting us among the most attractive and competitive aerospace manufacturing states in the nation . ge aviation ' s significant investment and job - creation commitment are encouraging signs of the future economic success of muskegon and the state of michigan .\nprague , czech republic - sokol jsc , a leading service provider known throughout the russian federation , has signed an agreement with ge aviation to become an authorized service center ( asc ) for ge ' s m601 and h80 turboprop engines .\norlando , florida \u2013 ge aviation introduced its prognostic health management plus for ge\u2019s cf34 - 3 engines powering the bombardier challenger 600 series aircraft . prognostic health management plus will provide real - time enhanced engine prognostics plus c - foqa centerline .\nin 2004 , jamie returned to evendale , oh , as leader of assembly and test operations for ge aviation and led the integration of the engineering and production assembly and test teams into a single operational team . in 2006 , he was named the ge aviation material cost leader and was responsible for cost reduction programs across commercial and military platforms .\nshane is the staff sponsor for ge aviation ' s veteran ' s network , leading efforts to recruit , retain and promote high quality military veteran employees to the business .\nsp ' s aviation , a monthly magazine , was launched in 1998 by sp guide publications with the aim of providing up - to - date and well researched information on the aviation sector in an aesthetic manner .\nbill fitzgerald is vice president and general manager , commercial engines operation for ge aviation . in this role , he is responsible for all commercial jet engine products and global support .\nprior to this appointment , brad served as vice president and general manager of ge aviation ' s services operation and was named a company officer of general electric company in 2005 .\nge aviation is developing a revolutionary new jet engine that aims to combine the best traits of turbojet and turbofan engines , delivering supersonic speed capability and fuel efficiency in one package .\nthe initial passport jet engine for bombardier\u2019s no . 1 global 7000 flight test vehicle is equipped with its nexcelle nacelle at the ge aviation peebles test operation in peebles , ohio .\njean began her career with ge on the manufacturing management program at ge\u2019s aerospace business and moved to ge aviation for additional program assignments . upon completion of the program , she worked in evaluation and test engineering where she supported the development and certification of commercial engines , such as cfm56 , ge90 , cf6 and gp7200 .\nd : 2 x 63 . 3 kn ge f110 - ge - 400 ( with afterburner 2 x 102 . 8 kn ) turbofans .\nin 1996 , he joined ge aviation at its madisonville , ky , plant where he quickly progressed through multiple operational leadership roles . he transitioned to ge aviation ' s evendale , oh , plant to serve as a six sigma master black belt for the supply chain . upon completion of this role , regg was named plant leader for the madisonville turbine airfoils plant .\nge aviation ' s importance to its parent company has increased in the last few years as the multinational company has worked to position itself as a\ndigital industrial\npowerhouse . the aviation division accounts for more than one - fifth of ge ' s $ 123 . 7 billion of annual revenue . the division employs 44 , 600 people at 85 sites worldwide .\nin 2010 , jamie was appointed leader of supply chain government operations . in this role , he was responsible for coordinating interaction and communications between ge aviation supply chain facilities and government agencies around the world . he was appointed to senior executive of global communications and ge advantage in june 2011 and led the global communications team in the creation and execution of internal and external communications strategies and messaging as well as process improvement teams across ge aviation .\nsolo aviation systems c . a . , based in ocumare del tuy , venezuela , is an engine maintenance and services provider of more than 30 years , attending to a wide range of aircraft models in private , corporate and commercial aviation . solo aviation ' s highly experienced team provides maintenance and services for m601 engines installed on l410 aircraft .\nfor the time being , atp design and testing will be at ge aviation\u2019s existing facilities . by 2020 the engine maker plans to start manufacturing atps in the czech republic at the ge turboprop center of excellence ( coe ) , which is now under construction .\nstructures cover every part of an aircraft , and each structure is different . ge aviation recognizes the breadth of applications and provides flexible solutions for customers through all phases of the production cycle .\nspeaking at mro europe in madrid , ge aviation general manager services marketing bill dwyer said the company\u2019s focus is now on prognostics , or using data to turn unscheduled events into scheduled maintenance .\nge aviation pours $ 5b into u . s . , worldwide ops division opens five new plants , created centers for emerging technologies such as additive manufacturing check out this story on urltoken urltoken\nwhen mottier launched ge\u2019s business and general aviation unit in 2008 , the group\u2019s annual revenues , driven primarily by the cf34 engines on the challenger jet , were less than $ 100 million .\nfrom cockpit displays and onboard computing in hawk jet trainers to composite - bladed dowty propellers on both military and civil aircraft to the most technologically advanced avionics and computer systems , ge has a significant presence in aviation in australia . these systems are serviced in brisbane , newcastle and raaf base richmond \u2013 brisbane being the largest ge aviation systems facility in the asia - pacific region .\ndeveloped with the most advanced and proven 21 st century aviation innovations , the t901 benefits from ge\u2019s investment in both military and commercial technologies , allowing warfighters to focus on what\u2019s important\u2014mission accomplished .\nge aviation is proud to offer a state - of - the - art solution for a legacy product , \u201d said brad mottier , vice president and general manager of ge aviation ' s business & general aviation and integrated systems organization .\nwe have heard from our customers that real - time diagnostics of maintenance is one of their biggest problems today . we are very excited to provide a turn - key digital solution for cf34 - 3 engines and additional engines in the future . \u201d\nleads ge business innovations , which develops new businesses , markets and service models ; drives brand value ; and partners to enhance ge\u2019s inventive culture .\nin the spring of 1968 , both united airlines and american airlines selected the 40 , 000 pound thrust ge cf6 - 6 to power their douglas dc - 10 series 10 aircraft . as a result , ge began its 45 - year legacy in commercial aviation .\nge capital aviation services ( gecas ) is the world\u2019s leading commercial aircraft and engine lessor and lender \u2026 equipped with an industry - leading suite of products and services to help your business grow .\nge aviation spent $ 10 million preparing its peebles testing operation in ohio for the ge9x . improvements include the largest \u201cbellmouth inlet duct\u201d\u2014the white funnel attached to the front of the engine during testing .\nnot mentioned in the article , but definitely worth noting , is ge aviation\u2019s f110 afterburning turbofan jet engine . different versions of the f110 powered three of the top fighter jets in the world .\nmohammad ehteshami was named to his current position as vice president , additive integration in september 2016 . in this role , mohammad provides strategic direction and operational leadership to ge\u2019s additive manufacturing ecosystem . most recently , mohammad served as vice president & general manager of engineering for ge aviation . mohammad oversaw the design , development , certification and field services of ge aviation\u2019s products and services . mohammad has more than 30 years\u2019 experience at ge aviation where he began as a design engineer in 1984 . he then held several engineering positions before he became manager of development assembly and instrument operations in 1998 . in 2000 , he became manager of the combustor design engineering center of excellence , and also provided strong leadership achievements in globalization and new product introduction ( npi ) . he was appointed general manager of ge aviation ' s rotating parts center of excellence in 2003 .\nin 2013 , riccardo joined ge aviation systems as avio integration leader , based in turin , italy . in this role , riccardo led the team that planned the smooth transition of avio into ge . he was promoted to ceo of avio aero in mid - 2013 .\njason oliver was named to his current position as president & ceo , ge additive and a ge vice - president in january 2018 . in this role , he provides strategic direction and operational leadership to ge\u2019s additive manufacturing ecosystem .\nge marine engines is part of ge aircraft engines and is headquartered in evendale , ohio . ge marine engines is the world ' s largest designer , developer and manufacturer of aeroderivative gas turbines for a variety of commercial and military marine propulsion applications . visit ge marine engines on the worldwide web at urltoken\nweiming joined ge in 1992 and has held various commercial leadership roles in marketing & sales , product lines , services , customer & product support , six sigma black belt and business development for the aviation and transportation businesses in china and the united states . in his recent positions as the general manager of ge aviation greater china region and the general manager of ge transportation china , he led the commercial engine teams from both businesses to win numerous deals and sales contracts .\n\u201cthe h80 engine for nextant\u2019s g90xt aircraft will incorporate several new features that bring additional value to customers , \u201d said brad mottier , vice president and general manager of the business & general aviation and integrated systems organization at ge aviation . \u201cwe look forward to further collaboration with nextant on more opportunities that lie ahead . \u201d\njean lydon - rodgers is president and chief executive officer of ge aviation services . in this role , she is responsible for providing operators of ge and its joint ventures commercial engines with a customizable suite of products and offerings to help them lower their lifecycle cost of ownership .\nmaintenance minute videos are produced by ge aviation ' s training team to help the aircraft maintainer with everyday engine maintenance tasks . ( click the playlist above to see videos on multiple engine lines . )\nthe first two ge aviation passport engines \u2013 including their nexcelle - supplied nacelle systems \u2013 have been installed on bombardier\u2019s first global 7000 flight test vehicle , marking another milestone for the nexcelle joint venture .\nweiming xiang is president of ge aviation greater china region and was appointed a ge company officer in november 2014 . in this role , he leads aviation ' s greater china operations , including commercial engines and services as well as growth programs , such as business & general aviation , marine , industrial internet , and oversees china ' s engineering and supply chain ' s activities . weiming champions the china leadership council to drive the business ' growth strategies , build the local capabilities and engage with customers , partners and employees .\na local office of general electric aviation systems llc won $ 31 million in work from the u . s . navy .\nmechanics tested skylight on glass combined with a wi - fi - enabled torque wrench , ge aviation said . it was used to \u201coptimally\u201d tighten bolts , while performing routine engine assembly and overhaul . ge aviation said this unlocks millions of dollars in savings for both it and its customers . the company also said it saw an 8 to 12 % average increase in mechanic efficiency while using the mart glasses .\nge aviation\u2019s business & general aviation ( bga ) turboprops is a recognised leader in the design , development and manufacture of turboprop engines . with more than 1 , 600 turboprops in service and more than 17 million flight hours to date in australia , bga turboprop engines have a proven record of performance and reliability in extreme conditions .\n\u201cthese tunnels and caves are a closely guarded secret , \u201d said rick kennedy , a spokesman for ge aviation . \u201cthey determine how the fuel moves through the nozzle and sprays inside the combustion chamber . \u201d\nmadrid - - ge aviation is increasing its investment in big data analytics to flag potential engine performance trouble spots and has used some of this learning to revamp its engine support portal , company executives said .\nat its 8th annual real estate awards , the indiana chapter of the naiop / commercial real estate development association presented pure development with the best industrial project award for its leap assembly plant for ge aviation .\nnexcelle is a key partner to ge aviation on the passport integrated propulsion system , supplying the nacelle elements that are composed of the inlet , fan cowl , the thrust reverser and its hydraulic actuation system .\ntextron aviation , which also owns the cessna , hawker and bell helicopter brands , redefined business aviation in 1964 with its beechcraft king air plane powered by pratt & whitney\u2019s pt6 engine . the engine remains the best - selling turboprop on the market today .\nmuskegon , mi | may 1 , 2017 - ge aviation celebrated in muskegon today the grand opening of its $ 14 . 5 million brilliant factory - an investment that will stimulate economic growth in the region and where ge is using data and analytics to run its plants more efficiently .\nwith a broad range of avionics , power , and structures products , ge aviation ' s systems portfolio is bringing the future of flight to today ' s commercial aircraft . from integrated propulsion systems that create unprecedented engine energy efficiencies to advanced flight management systems that enhance the capacity of the skies , ge provides the advanced technologies critical to superior aircraft performance and is poised to take civil aviation to the next level .\nmany internal skeptics did not see how marketing as a function could help ge grow its businesses . take ge aviation , the multibillion - dollar division that develops and manufactures jet engines for commercial and military aircraft . the commercial aviation industry is relatively simple : a handful of aircraft manufacturers , two ge competitors ( rolls - royce and pratt & whitney ) , and about 300 airlines . \u201cyou could put the entire industry in a conference room\u2014it\u2019s that compact , \u201d says thomas gentile , the vice president of engine services for ge aviation and a former chief marketing officer at ge capital . \u201cso the challenge was how could market research really help us ? because we could literally pick up the phone and call everyone in the industry who mattered and find out what was on their mind . \u201d\nbrad is vice president of the sontag foundation ; former chairman of the general aviation manufacturers association ( gama ) ; member of the president ' s council for the university of illinois , and a distinguished alumni of the department of general engineering and the college of engineering at the university of illinois . in may 2014 , brad was honored with the business aviation laureate award by aviation week .\nge aviation is advancing jet propulsion and its next - generation engine core program , called ecore , through several private - and government - funded research and development programs , many with key technology milestones this year .\nintegration of the two engines at peebles follows earlier testing with the passport ips , including more than 100 flight hours with another engine installed on ge aviation\u2019s boeing 747 testbed aircraft , operated from mojave , california .\nwith more than 33 , 000 commercial engines in service , ge aviation powers some of the world\u2019s leading commercial airframes . and with a $ 1b annual investment in research and development , ge continues to deliver best - in - class performance , reliability and cost of ownership with every engine .\nge selected a federally owned plant near cincinnati , ohio , where wright aeronautical piston engines had been produced during world war ii . ge formally opened the plant on february 28 , 1949 , with the second j47 production line , to complement the original line at lynn . later , the plant would be known as evendale and would become ge aviation ' s world headquarters .\nge\u2019s investor relations website at urltoken and our corporate blog at urltoken , as well as ge\u2019s social media accounts , contain a significant amount of information about ge , including financial and other information for investors . ge encourages investors to visit these websites from time to time , as information is updated and new information is posted .\nalabama\u2019s comprehensive aerospace / aviation presence also includes an extensive roster of training programs and assets . aidt\u2019s robotics technology park near decatur offers specialized training in robotics and automation programs , and aidt operates an aviation training center in mobile . in addition , the alabama community college system\u2019s alabama aviation center , which has several locations across the state , offers faa - certified training in airframe and engine maintenance .\nnearly 75 years ago , ge introduced the country\u2019s first jet engine and brought america\u2019s aviation industry into the jet age . then , we developed an entire family of fuel - efficient turbofan engines , accumulating more flight hours than any other commercial aircraft engine in history . now , ge aviation commercial is continuing to build on that legacy with next - generation commercial engines , innovative flight efficiency systems and a dedicated worldwide services network .\nge aviation\u2019s military division is working on innovations today that will transform tomorrow\u2019s missions . from the revolutionary adaptive cycle engine ( ace ) , in conjunction with the air force research lab , to the t901 for the army\u2019s improved turbine engine program ( itep ) , ge aviation\u2019s next generation portfolio includes unprecedented speed , power , fuel efficiency and reduction in maintenance costs . these advancements will forever change the military\u2019s approach to protecting freedom .\nge marine engines is part of ge aircraft engines and is headquartered in evendale , ohio . ge marine engines is the world ' s largest designer , developer and manufacturer of aeroderivative gas turbines for a variety of commercial and military marine propulsion applications . visit ge marine engines on the worldwide web at www . geae . com .\nthe state of south carolina , the governor and the sc department of commerce have been , and continue to be , an outstanding partner to ge and an enabler for our steady manufacturing expansion and job growth in the state , \u201d said kim gardner , site leader for ge aviation\u2019s greenville plant .\nis a standalone operation , some of its algorithms for processing large volumes of data and flagging non - standard occurrences have been used to update ge aviation\u2019s customer portal , which was in dire need of a refresh .\nin 1971 , snecma selected ge as a partner in the development of a smaller commercial turbofan engine . this joint venture , known as cfm international , would become one of the greatest success stories in aviation history .\nproviding both electrical and mechanical systems components , unison is a supplier to nearly every engine and air - frame program for commercial aviation .\nto develop the new engine , ge pulled together jet technologies that have logged more than 1 billion flight - hours , but have never been used inside a turboprop of this size . ge calls this idea of sharing technologies and knowledge the ge store .\nin 2010 , mohammad re - joined ge aviation as vice president of engineering npi . a role in which he was responsible for the execution of all npi programs to ensure they met schedule , budget and cost targets .\n\u201cthe ge and thrush teams have been working toward this milestone since engine selection last year , and today\u2019s events are a testament to this group\u2019s extraordinary efforts , \u201d said brad mottier , vice president and general manager of ge aviation\u2019s business and general aviation organization . \u201cthis is a historic moment with the thrush 510g being the first application for the new h80 engine , and the first north american new engine installation for the m601 engine family . \u201d\nthe h80 engine will accumulate more than 8000 cycles and 150 endurance hours during engine durability and performance tests . engine certification tests continue at the ge aviation czech facility , with easa and faa certification expected in early 2011 ."]}
{"id": 54034, "summary": [{"text": "orchid tapes is an independent record label based in queens .", "topic": 37}, {"text": "it was founded in 2010 by warren hildebrand .", "topic": 32}, {"text": "operated by brian vu and hildebrand as of 2012 , the label has released a number of indie compilations and original releases on cassette tape , limited edition vinyl , and digital download .", "topic": 37}, {"text": "among orchid tapes ' signed bands are coma cinema , foxes in fiction and alex g .", "topic": 37}, {"text": "the label focuses on \" music and artwork that breaks free of the established norm ... reflects the dedication of its creator and provokes a strong emotional resonance ... \"", "topic": 33}], "title": "orchid tapes", "paragraphs": ["hear an early , emotional cut from his forthcoming orchid tapes full - length .\nstream another endearingly weird song from alex g\u2019s forthcoming orchid tapes full - length .\norchid tapes is a record label founded in toronto in early 2010 currently based in new york .\nlisten to the\noctober 2013\nfrom ghost orchard ' s upcoming record on orchid tapes .\nyou can visit orchid tapes ' website and bandcamp for details and news on upcoming releases and events .\nsandpiper orchid society is a group of enthusiastic orchid growers dedicated to educating our members in the culture of orchids and the promotion of the preservation of orchid species and their habitat .\nnot everything on here is perfect , but it ' s a solid encapsulation of the orchid tapes sound . give it a hundred listens .\nfrom left to right : coma cinema and alex g performing at the first orchid tapes showcase . may 18th 2013 @ living bread in brooklyn .\nduring his recent stay in california , brian vu photographed miller rodriguez / pretty puke , one of our favourite people and an orchid tapes alumni .\nsan francisco dream - pop band to release their sophomore lp , a concept album about suicide in 19th century japan , this july on orchid tapes .\nexhibitor profile includes manufactures pressure sensitive adhesive tapes , garbage bags and plastic film . other key product lines include multi - purpose box sealing , strapping and reinforced filament , electrical , stationery and cloth tapes . filament , electrical , stationery and cloth tapes .\nin 1978 , a group of dedicated orchid enthusiasts from across southern new jersey founded the south jersey orchid society . members range from novice to experienced growers . it is the goal of this club to promote the hobby of orchid growing and to educate the public about orchids , through monthly meetings and participation in local orchid shows .\nfrom top left to right : julia brown , four visions + warren , and home alone performing at the third orchid tapes showcase during cmj . october 19th , 2013 .\nwe invite all orchid growers to join us as we explore the world of orchids .\nbrooklyn - based label orchid tapes was founded in 2010 by warren hildebrand , who ' s also behind the dreamy foxes in fiction project . boring ecstasy : the bedroom pop of orchid tapes serves as a strong introduction to this tight - knit community , and highlights what makes it stand out during a time when anyone with internet access can conceivably start a label .\npinelands orchid society was formed in the late 1980 ' s to provide an organization where orchid growers could meet with other people interested in the hobby to exchange information and to learn together .\nthe artists that work with warren and brian are quick to define the vibe of orchid tapes as familial and personal : alex g even described the label as \u201ca support group . \u201d two years ago , the label released its first retrospective compilation , * boring ecstasy : the bedroom pop of orchid tapes * * , * which perfectly summed up the melancholic and handmade love that pulsated through the music that orchid tapes was sharing . the songs found within were rough , immediate , and refreshing as the cool side of a pillow . in * radiating light : orchid tapes & friends , * the loose sequel to * bedroom pop , * the tricks start to run thin , and the inventive eccentricities once present have started to feel as safe as a day spent perusing etsy .\nmy friends / orchid tapes members rachel levy ( of r . l . kelly ) , sam ray and caroline white ( both of julia brown and ricky eat acid ) all sing on the last song on the album , \u201caltars . \u201d i really wanted the end of that song to have an explosive choral effect that reflected the community established around orchid tapes , and i think it does that really nicely .\nas is often the case with small diy labels , orchid tapes began from a desire to self - release my music . it was early 2010 and i was living in toronto , attending a visual arts university , and i was finishing work on my first album as foxes in fiction , swung from the branches . i chose the name orchid tapes really early on , it comes from a rearrangement of the song title \u2018tape hiss orchid\u201d from deerhunter\u2019s second album cryptograms , which remains an extremely important album in my life .\nthe second half of orchid tapes , brian vu , has done a huge amount of work to further orchid tapes over the past year and a half . he\u2019s key in a lot of the decision - making that goes into figuring out what to release . he coded and designed our entire website , did the re - design for the logo that we started using in mid - 2012 , and a lot of other photo / graphic / design - centric stuff that goes into making orchid tapes a functional machine . i wouldn\u2019t be anywhere right now if it weren\u2019t for the contributions and encouragement that he brings into the project .\nwarren hildebrand , label owner of orchid tapes and member of foxes in fiction talks to us about\nhealing pop ,\nmeeting owen pallett , and dealing with the grief of his brother ' s death .\nradiating light is the second compilation from orchid tapes , a sequel to 2014 ' s * boring ecstasy . * like the first , it gives you hope that people still make magic in their apartments behind closed doors .\nfrom top left to right : foxes in fiction , r . l . kelly , and happy trendy performing at the first orchid tapes showcase . may 18th 2013 @ living bread in brooklyn . photo set by daniel dorsa .\nsam clark of dimestore saints wrote a glowing and incredibly kind profile of orchid tapes and internet - based microlabels in general . so amazing to know we have supporters and listeners out there who take the time to do things like this .\nafter a long hiatus , balam acab self - released his second official album , child death\n, on december 17 , 2015 via bandcamp . in april 2016 , the album was pressed on vinyl and released by the diy record label orchid tapes .\nthere\u2019s a deerhunter song on their second album called \u2018tape hiss orchid\u2019 . i kind of pulled the idea for the name from there when i was first putting the idea for the label together in 2009 . i really loved the idea of a label called \u201corchid tapes\u201d because it reflected on both the aesthetic / visual - centric aspect ideas that i had for the label and the patience that listening to cassette tapes requires . it\u2019s also something that i think looks good as a pair of words together on paper .\nthis month , warren hildebrand and brian vu of the brooklyn - based label orchid tapes will be sharing two unique reflections with us . first up ? a behind - the - scenes look into the day - to - day operations of their illustrious label .\nthe proceeds from this tender bedroom pop comp from z tapes go to benefit esther , a slovakian charity for victims of domestic abuse .\nit\u2019s been almost four years since i was the 20 year - old who started orchid tapes in my tiny toronto apartment . ever since the first release that i did , things have been set on a steady and optimistic upwards trajectory that hasn\u2019t stopped . because of orchid tapes , i\u2019ve been able to have some of the best and most memorable experience of my life . everyone i\u2019ve ever gotten the chance to meet , talk to and work with through our releases and showcases have made this project one of the more worthwhile and rewarding aspects of my life .\nwb : orchid tapes was first conceptualized in late 2009 right after i moved out for the first time and into a small apartment in downtown toronto , i had already released a few tapes as foxes in fiction while living at my mom\u2019s house in the suburbs but i hadn\u2019t put them out under any kind of name or anything . in february 2010 i released swung from the branches and it was kind of the official kick - off for orchid tapes existing . for the first few chapters of it\u2019s life it really felt more like a pet project than an actual legitimate label , it took bringing brian vu onboard with the label and getting to know some really talented musician friends to really bring it into it\u2019s current incarnation .\nget familiar with the sound of the slovakian label z tapes with this 21 - track sampler , and pick up one of two posters with unique designs .\na devotion to intimacy and earnestness unites the musicians on orchid tapes , and those qualities have been part of the label\u2019s dna since warren hildebrand , who ' s also behind the dreamy foxes in fiction project , founded orchid tapes in 2010 . initially , he created it as a way to release his debut album swung from the branches in a physical format ) , but soon hildebrand connected with other bedroom - based artists via myspace . since then , his label ' s released music from the likes of coma cinema and ricky eat acid , whose three love songs served as their first vinyl release earlier this year .\nthe dos has been a leader in activities related to orchid growing in the delaware valley for many years . it was a founding member of the eastern orchid congress ( eoc ) and sponsored the 12th eoc in 1967 , and the 28th eoc in 1983 . in addition it has put together many other orchid shows and brought several renowned orchid experts to delaware to speak on various aspects of the hobby . the society actively participates in regional orchid shows , and was awarded first place for its 1996 society exhibit at sepos and again , for two years in a row in 2004 and 2005 . additionally , at sepos , the society was awarded the best in show trophy by the aos in 2004 . the 50th anniversary of the society was celebrated in oct . , 2004 .\nthe delaware orchid society ( dos ) is a non - profit educational organization whose purpose is to help people learn about orchids and orchid growing . the society was founded in 1954 and the first society president , dr . jonathan w . williams , later became president of the aos ( 1968 - 70 ) .\nthe society was founded on october 22 , 1987 . a group of orchid hobbyists decided to form a society and it has been going strong ever since .\noverall , there are chunks of the compilation that feel anonymous or shapeless , yet it\u2019s hard to hate this release : if you get one of the vinyl bundles , it comes complete with some guava candy , an orchid tapes tea bag , polaroid photos , and a handwritten thank - you note . this kind of love and care that\u2019s hard to beat . perhaps after six years of innovating , orchid tapes is settling for what works . it might not make for an interesting collection of music , but there is something about * radiating light * that gives you hope : people still make magic in their apartments behind closed doors .\nwhen the artists releasing music through brooklyn - based label orchid tapes talk about the imprint , it sounds like they are describing a support group instead of a business . \u201cit\u2019s the idea that anything good enough , no matter how much publicity or fans the artist has gathered , deserves love and attention , \u201d said infinity crush ' s caroline white in a recent interview . \u201cit feels like a bunch of friends . \u201d boring ecstasy : the bedroom pop of orchid tapes serves as a strong introduction to this tight - knit community , and highlights what makes it stand out during a time when anyone with internet access can conceivably start a label .\nin the interest of preserving my own relationship with music and the way that i write and record as foxes in fiction , i don\u2019t really think that i\u2019d ever want orchid tapes to turn into anything too huge . i like that it\u2019s a passion project and that it helps to compliment my love for music and for making music . i definitely want to do things right and as professionally as possible , but i want to always be able to make decisions for orchid tapes based on emotion and how i feel about the music itself , not based on what i think would ever sell well or would be a good business move for the label .\nin march 2011 , rachel , dylan , johanna of yohuna and myself all met up for the first time for a tour of california in which rachel acted as our designated driver ( the entire ridiculous thing is documented on youtube ) . it was on that tour i first met brian vu , who i now live with , running orchid tapes out of our ( slightly bigger ) apartment in new york . bringing brian into the mix changed things immediately for the label . his aesthetic sense is unlike that of anyone that i\u2019ve ever met , and the entire stylistic approach of orchid tapes is indebted to his talents as a designer and visual artist .\norchid tapes is the child of warren hildebrand . this brooklyn based label has come out with some of the most profound records in the past four years and has graced our ears with bands such as happy trendy , coma cinema , and foxes in fiction . these are only a few musicians in the unique and astounding roster this label has to offer . anything i say now will not explain thoroughly enough how great and dynamic a label like orchid tapes is . all i shall end this brief intro with is that , the modest , warren hildebrand has created something prolific and , though may remain small , will have a worldly impact on the independent music scene .\nwe also want to give people the option to pay for physical objects like tapes or records , which is what we usually spend the most amount of time and money on making really beautiful and special . i think a lot of the time when people have free access to something like the digital version of an album they ' re more of an option to spend their money on a really nice record or cassette tape . that ' s kind of the model that all of orchid tapes rides on right now and it works amazingly for us .\nansel cohen , whom i met at our rooftop orchid tapes cmj show last year , recorded cello in his house for both the ending of \u201cshadow ' s song\u201d and \u201camanda . \u201d before that i had been using the cello patch in a mellotron plug - in that i use , which i think sounds awesome but his parts are just a million times better .\nemily reo shares her creative energies with the musical community , but remains careful to save some juice for herself . though the 26 - year - old composer lends her vocals , synthesizer and other electronics to the live incarnation of musician warren hildebrand\u2019s foxes in fiction , the bedroom pop project at the center of his orchid tapes label , it\u2019s emily\u2019s solo work that has the observer entranced .\nthe overall goal of orchid tapes is to unite and expose a network of like - minded artists from all over the world under a collective - style label . it ' s our hope that the music and artwork reflected in each release we help to put out breaks free of the established norm , disregards trends , reflects the dedication of it\u2019s creator and provokes a strong emotional resonance within whoever experiences it .\nwarren hildebrand ( who makes music as foxes in fiction ) started orchid tapes six years ago in an apartment in toronto . he was still in college , and the label was essentially an ad - hoc distribution method for his 2010 debut swung from the branches * * . the label took its name from a 2007 deerhunter song \u201ctape hiss orchid\u201d ( from cryptograms ) * , * and fittingly the song and perhaps much of bradford cox\u2019s noisy somnambulism is hardwired into the label\u2019s dna . eventually he connected with artists over myspace , and the label started to serve as a platform for cassette releases of self - described \u201cbedroom pop . \u201d r . l . kelly , elvis depressedly , ricky eat acid , alex g , and many more found homes at orchid tapes , and over the course of its existence it\u2019s become one of the most successful cassette labels . it\u2019s succeeded because of careful curation on the part of hildebrand and the label\u2019s co - manager brian vu , who warren met when he moved to new york a few years ago .\nin the time since , the kind of community that\u2019s grown around orchid tapes has turned out to be something more than i could have ever expected . we\u2019ve come to know some of the most inspiring and talented people that i\u2019ll ever have the pleasure of meeting and we\u2019ve been able to connect with people in ways that i only ever dreamed of . one of the main ideas i\u2019ve had about orchid tapes from the start is to have it be something that exists to release music that\u2019s created from a place of love and honesty and has the potential to affect people on a deeply personal level , and i like to think we\u2019ve accomplished that through the things we\u2019ve shared with the world . we may still be a fairly small label , but seeing the way that people have responded to what we\u2019re doing is both extremely moving and inspiring .\nbut life seems to be getting better for hildebrand . he currently lives in brooklyn with his boyfriend and business partner brian vu . together they run the boutique label orchid tapes , which although small in stature , is quickly becoming a treasure trove for ardent experimental pop fans . by offering free downloads and meticulously crafted , limited - edition physical releases , the label\u2019s 40 releases to date have almost all sold out of their initial pressings .\nthroughout , he kept up with ms . bennett , sending cassette tapes with his music on them , as well as word of the birth of roan , his son with deena , and eventually deena\u2019s death from lung cancer .\nadditional society activities include a christmas banquet with noted guest speaker and a plant auction in november . sjos is affiliated with the aos , the eastern orchid congress and supports the mid - atlantic judging center of the aos .\na lot of the core people that make up the orchid tapes roster have done countless things to make orchid tapes a positive and successful label . people like mat cothran , dylan khotin - foote , rachel levy and sam ray have been nothing but supportive , loving , and encouraging in as many ways as they can . it\u2019s people like them that really make this feel like we\u2019re one big family , this feels especially true whenever we get together for our showcases or little tours . of course there are all the supporters that we have . we\u2019re really lucky , in that we have a pretty dedicated group of people that give their attention to pretty much every release that we put out and i probably would have given up the label long ago if these people from all across the world didn\u2019t exist . it\u2019s something we\u2019ll never ever be able to take for granted , it\u2019s been our lifeblood .\nstereogum : the music industry is in a weird place because there are a few artists that are emblematic of that transition , but then there are literally thousands of artists that never make that jump . car seat headrest is one , and there\u2019s also the whole orchid tapes crew \u2014 alex g and elvis depressedly and ricky eat acid \u2014 who very much built a base around bandcamp and tumblr way before they ever started to get attention from \u201cmainstream\u201d outlets .\nmeanwhile , yohuna has a few shows coming up in support of the upcoming orchid tapes compilation radiating light ( due out 8 / 12 ) . all of them are with foxes in fiction , r . l . kelly and emily reo , all of whom appear on that compilation . ( emily reo and yohuna have a collaborative track on it . ) the dates include nyc at alphaville on august 2 . tickets for that show are on sale now .\nhmm , it\u2019s not really something i think about too much or really want to . it very much feels like a practice of being present and living the moment . but , i\u2019d like to think we\u2019ll know how to make the right decisions about the label at whatever points in the future . we both have our own things going on in our lives with music and art , respectively , but i\u2019d like to think we\u2019ll keep orchid tapes as an ongoing project for as long as possible . i\u2019ve had some of the best collective experiences in my life because of orchid tapes . everything about it makes me feel like i\u2019m doing something good and worthwhile with my life that genuinely means something to even just a few people . as long as i continue to feel that way and feel as though the musicians that we work with do too , i\u2019ll always want to put the time and effort in to giving it life .\nalso\nglow ( v079 )\nis made up from samples of a lot of friend ' s projects ; the drone is from a song by my friend ben van patten who has released music on orchid tapes as trans - bedroom sound , the scratchy percussion is from my friend matt sage ' s old rxry project ( one of the best things every , seriously ) and the vocal part is sampled from a wonder bear song called\nv079\n.\nsepos is a membership society dedicated to education , conservation and enjoyment of orchids . our membership includes orchid enthusiasts at all levels : beginners to advanced , novices as well as accredited aos judges , professional growers , authors and speakers .\nthe album has been remastered and features new art , which you can see above . it ' s being pressed in a limited edition of 500 copies on gold and pink vinyl , and each record will include \u2014 get ready for it \u2014\na small amount of a custom - made scent sprayed onto the jacket ,\na logo - stamped tea bag , guava candy , a les mouches artwork pin , an orchid tapes sticker and a handwritten thank - you note . you can pre - order it\nwarren and i just sold out of all our records and tapes ( 250 and 100 respectively ) in under two days and without the record even streaming yet . thank you all so much . were gonna talk repress for anyone who missed out and still wants it\nit ' s challenging to portray the emotions obtained from watching something you really love and believe in grow tremendously , like a flower . or rather , an orchid . in an environment such as brooklyn , the aspect of community can be one of the most difficult things to achieve . with the continuance of bustling , competition , among other strivings in this enormous city ; the most imtinate and gratifying moments have been spent knowing we have community and each other in the music scene . being said , there are aspirant people here that are achieving and sharing intermutual relationships digitally and virtually in an extroardinary way . in this case , a label few and far between . today we share the thoughts , devotions , and a very personal interview from warren hildebrand , founder of orchid tapes .\nnoisey : you ' ve had a lot of success with independent label orchid tapes . how do indie labels even work these days ? yeah i have no clue how indie labels operate now . aside from my experiences with orchid tapes , i ' d probably just answer ' not well ' . they ' re all a mess . they all seem to be broke or be funded by some weird endless supply of money . i mean a lot of them are run by great people , but it ' s not sustainable at all . a lot are just like passion projects and they put out their friends ' records with money they make from their main gigs in bands , licensing , work , whatever , and do it for fun or don ' t break even or operate at a loss forever . others strive to be really great but in doing so fail because they do too much at once and go really in debt when a couple records fail , or through poor business decisions , or whatever . this sounds kind of damning i guess but it ' s also just more praise for warren , brian , and everyone who contributes to orchid tapes . they run it incredibly well and while it ' s still a learning experience for everyone to whatever extent , they exist perfectly in the line between passion project and real label , in that they release music they love and put a lot of care and effort into making a beautiful physical product . they also run the business side of the label really well so things don ' t lose money constantly and make money to some extent .\nour membership runs the gamut from beginners to highly experienced growers . meetings are friendly , informal and encourage interaction between novice and expert members . a library of orchid books and magazines is also available to our members as well as a very informative and educational monthly newsletter .\nsongwriter warren hildebrand of foxes in fiction has a special sensory gift . he experiences images and color when he listens to certain music , and hears tones when he sees certain images . in this episode of composer quest , we talk about warren\u2019s synesthesia and how it shades his music making . warren also talks about why he loves audio degradation , and why he started the cassette tape label orchid tapes . this interview with warren , by complete chance , happens to be a perfect follow up to my previous interview with synesthetic composer mary beth huttlin .\nwhile some of hildebrand\u2019s fellow orchid tapes artists have become persons of interest , ontario gothic taps a relative superstar in owen pallett , who lends string arrangements . according to the credits , pallett laid tracks in london years after hildebrand completed them in his apartment , and they\u2019re sweeping , sumptuous and weirdly conservative compared to his own work , but they give hildebrand\u2019s otherwise modest and muted music all the luxury it can bear ; whenever those horsehairs well up , it\u2019s like noticing an extremely expensive belt on a guy in a t - shirt and jeans .\nyohuna , aka singer / songwriter johanne swanson , is prepping her debut lp patientness for a september 1 release on orchid tapes . she\u2019s shared a couple of songs from the album , including most recently the track \u201cthe moon hangs in the sky like nothing hangs in the sky . \u201d it\u2019s a slowed - down , chilled out piece of dream - pop with slowdive - y overtones and a sing - song keyboard hook that\u2019s as simple as it is melodically effective . listen to that , along with the synth - pop leaning \u201capart , \u201d below .\nthe bride\u2019s hair was long and gray . there was no $ 7 , 000 vera wang gown , just a $ 369 black sheath she bought at a basement sale . it was paired with polka - dot stockings , an orchid corsage and black patent leather mary janes .\nit is hopefully not unkind to say that singer - songwriter alex g tosses out songs the way most people brush their teeth : at least once a day . and sometimes your canines gleam and sometimes they don ' t . after a bunch of mostly solo acoustic bandcamp records , and a slightly beefed up and truly excellent lp last year on orchid tapes , alex g ' s debut album for domino has nearly arrived * . beach music * is a mixed bag of experimentation with squirrelly vocals , ambient synths , rowdy drum machines\u2014pastiche as a means to unclear ends .\nfounding member of the inconvenience . producing credits : love tapes , b\u00adside studio , the fresh meat reading series , hit the wall , and the earl . inconvenience acting credits include : hit the wall , the earl , chicagoland , the little things , like the fish , and moss lady . he designed sets for strapped and the fly honey show 4 . as an actor he has worked with the hypocrites , lookingglass theater , mary\u00adarrchie , red orchid , steep theater , steppenwolf , and about face among others . film credits : jessica , a good person , ballad , and older children .\nthings have changed and developed a lot for us in really positive ways lately , and it\u2019s all left me feeling extremely blessed to be in the position i am and know the people that i do . we\u2019re very much a family - driven label and that\u2019s something i never want to change or compromise on , even as our roster grows and expands . we wouldn\u2019t be anywhere if it weren\u2019t for the people that have chosen to support us , or the musicians that we\u2019re lucky enough to work with . to say that running orchid tapes has been the greatest collective experience of my life wouldn\u2019t be overstating it .\nyou and the label have a pretty devoted following . do you have any aspirations for the operation to become bigger should the opportunity come up ? we want things to happen and change as naturally and patiently as possible , for the sake of our sanity , the artists we work with and for the people are so into the label . the last thing that we would want for the label would be to jump at the idea of signing onto things that would make us super huge and take a lot of the power or hands - on stuff away from us . i think a lot of what people gravitate to with orchid tapes is how personal everything is and how we do things a little differently , and that isn ' t really something i wanna let go of at the moment , even it means turning down big offers . a lot of what i ' ve learned this year is how important it is to say \u201cno\u201d to certain opportunities that may present immediate and exciting growth and change to a project , but ultimately in the long - run may not be so good for everyone involved . i feel really good about where orchid tapes is at right now and how it is running converse to what a lot of other labels are doing and still doing really well , and i feel very protective over it for that reason .\nthis isn\u2019t evident at first . the opener features a newer artist on the roster , soccer mommy , and her contribution , \u201cmemories , \u201d begins with an 8 - bit jingle , making the very first second\u2019s of the compilation feel like you\u2019re entering an arcade game . it\u2019s tactile and attention - grabbing , and what follows is about three minutes of bedroom pop , cleverly written , confessional , sincere , but allusive . the following song , katie dey \u2019s ( another newer artist ) \u201cfew hours later , \u201d is diverse , messy , and dense with gnarled - but - inviting sounds . these two songs alone are tantalizing , and some of the best new work that orchid tapes has curated .\nthat speaks to the appeal of orchid tapes in the first place , a collective that stands to snag the interest of anyone invested in the concepts of \u201cpunk\u201d , \u201cindie\u201d , \u201cscene\u201d , and \u201cdiy\u201d . so the charm of ontario gothic is derived from one of the most thrilling and rewarding feelings one can have as an artist , or simply a consumer of art\u2014that great music can be created amongst your friends , and how the resulting feeling can come across as more inherently special than anything consumed on a mass scale . ontario gothic is certainly part of a great story ; but as a perfectly satisfying half hour of modest and common dream - pop , it ' s not much of a story on its own .\nsince i was only 20 at the time , i didn\u2019t really have any experience or knowledge about running a label or what the process was going to be like ( which i think is kind of redundant when you\u2019re just running a cassette label ) , but i didn\u2019t even really know any musicians in toronto at the time that i could work with . it wasn\u2019t until i met mathew lee cothran , rachel levy , dylan khotin - foote and sam ray through myspace over the next year that the orchid tapes\u2019 core began to materialize . we all lived in geographically disparate places but because of the internet and the kind of music we were making , we were all drawn close together really quickly , despite the digital divide .\nfuck your doom - and - gloom projections about the music industry ' s demise . if you want an operative model look no further than ricky eat acid , a largely ambient project from maryland ' s sam ray , which sold out it ' s pre - release vinyl run on the up - and - coming orchid tapes label in two days . to those 250 people who bought three love songs without hearing it , you ' re in luck\u2014it rules . featherweight electronics , aching piano , snippets of speech , even a pitched up drake sample swirl around in a stew of delicately rendered pathos . while many ambient records try to alienate the listener from a familiar emotional spectrum , these songs describe moments of recognizable , lived - in humanity .\ni\u2019m in the process of recording my second full - length lp , which i\u2019m hoping to have out next spring ! i\u2019m a perfectionist and pretty slow when it comes to writing and recording , but everything is coming together nicely and i\u2019ve started playing some new material at shows . i\u2019m also finalizing a fun smaller release for orchid tapes that will be out by the end of this year , which i\u2019m extremely proud of and excited to share . the ot community has been inspiring me a lot , because it\u2019s fun to listen to your friends . the epoch folks as well have been releasing some great music , and i\u2019m generally just interested in seeing how collectives function , especially ones that have so much overlapping collaboration and still manage to maintain autonomous sounds within every project .\norchid tapes today is almost completely different than when it was when i first started it . in the beginning i didn\u2019t really know too many musicians who had much interest in releasing things on a brand new label ( this was right after arcade sound ltd . had been revealed to be a scam label so there was an understandable amount of apprehension hanging around a lot of people that i associated with ) . also , a lot of the early releases i did were really amazing , but i don\u2019t think there was much of the sense of cohesion or togetherness that defines the label these days . i would basically just say \u2018yes\u2019 to anyone who asked to do a release , and got turned down by 95 % of the people i would ask to put out a tape .\nwb : most of the releases we\u2019ve done have been the product of internet relationships . thankfully we\u2019ve all met and hung out in real life a bunch of times now but i had become internet friends with people like mat ( elvis depressedly / coma cinema ) , rachel ( rl kelly ) and dylan ( happy trendy ) long before we ever made any plans for them to release music on orchid tapes , but that\u2019s been a really nice thing , and it\u2019s made doing releases a lot more fun and easy going since everything\u2019s discussed and arranged just as a friends . i also met tom of home alone after he started dating my best friend amanda , and i met dan of four visions , who we\u2019re working on a release for right now , at a show we both played in brooklyn .\nhow has moving to new york changed things for you ? i feel like i could live and work anywhere , so being in new york hasn ' t really affected by music or the way i write . i think it ' s mostly just allowed me to be a lot more connected to the people who are involved in orchid tapes . it ' s been way easier to throw showcases or routinely see all my american friends living in a place where people are passing though all the time , as opposed to toronto , where a lot of my current best - friends have never even been to . i get a lot more work done now than i ever have , which is great , but i think a lot of that is motivated by the financial realities of living in a place like new york .\nin march 2001 , dcos organized and held our fourth annual show \u2013 \u201corchids on the jersey shore\u201d . dcos also publishes a monthly newsletter , conducts an annual auction in the early fall , stages fine exhibits in several orchid shows each year , filled with our members award winning orchids , and hosts open houses , work shops , seminars and more . we have an extensive library available to all our members .\none of rock \u2018n\u2019 roll\u2019s most venerated guitar gods , uli jon roth , will be releasing a very special live performance from the nakano sun plaza hall in tokyo , japan on december 2nd 2016 through udr music , titled tokyo tapes revisited - live in japan . the performance is a celebration of roth\u2019s classic work with scorpions , and was recorded on february 20th 2015 at the same venue as the band\u2019s classic 1978 live album tokyo tapes . roth was a founding member of scorpions in 1973 before leaving to pursue a solo career in 1978 with his own electric sun . as the recognized creative heartbeat of scorpions , roth achieved worldwide fame for his unique guitar and song - writing talents , in turn causing him to influence a plethora of modern guitar giants such as kirk hammett of metallica , billy corgan of the smashing pumpkins and steve vai .\ndeep cut orchid society ( dcos ) , was founded in the fall of 1986 by a handful of people who love to grow orchids . we want to share our enthusiasm , some say obsession , with others . we are an active , well established , enthusiastic society that has fun in all of our activities . growing orchids is our hobby and not a business . dcos draws windowsill to greenhouses growers from cranbury to toms river , nj .\nwb : for me , the biggest accomplishments have been the three showcases that we\u2019ve done this year . not only were they fun in every way , but they represented a culmination of everything positive that\u2019s happened for orchid tapes , my music and the music made by all the people i\u2019ve become so close with in the past three and a half years . it\u2019s one thing to have a cool project like this that\u2019s based largely on the internet , but to have a group of bands / musicians come together for one show and have people actually come out to listen is a really amazing and indescribable thing . definitely some top 10 life moments in there . to someone thinking of starting their own diy , i would recommend to just start small and be very ambitious and dedicated with it . it can seem sort of daunting at first but the more love you put into it the more you\u2019ll get out of it .\n\u201cspoiled\u2019s\u201d lyrics touch on the other important aesthetic pillar of the artists affiliated with orchid tapes : they aren\u2019t shy about baring their feelings * , so boring ecstasy * focuses on love gained and lost , usually against the backdrop of everyday happenings . \u201cwhat\u2019s the point of the leaves changing color / i can\u2019t watch them change with you , \u201d julia brown\u2019s sam ray sings on\nwithout you\n, the words out of step with the music surrounding it , underlining the desperation contained within . \u201cthe overall idea that we try to go for is releasing music by people who are really dedicated and put a lot of themselves into their music and don ' t try to follow any passing internet trends or anything , \u201d hildebrand told interview magazine , and that comes through on boring ecstasy , a collection of music from bedroom artists unafraid to lean in close and expose their feelings , all while never sounding one bit alienating .\nthat photo from your site of your album in the tower records store in japan is hilarious . did you have any idea that you\u2019d end up on a display like that ? i didn ' t . i never thought anyone outside of my friends would ever hear my music . but i think it ' s pretty great . a lot of the milestones for both my music and the label have been kind of intangible and based on the internet , so like , when it comes down to doing something like explaining to my parents why orchid tapes is doing so well , or why the sites that are covering my music are a big deal , it leaves a lot to be explained . but with a picture like that , it ' s all right there ! my album ' s being sold at a massive music store in japan and while that is completely absurd , it ' s something to be happy and excited about .\nlast week was the fourth anniversary of orchid tapes , the new york diy label co - founded by warren hildebrand and brian vu that , like a snowball rolling from the top of big cartel mountain , has picked up increasing speed and energy to careen , these days , with the force of a bedroom pop avalanche . now , to mark the general unmissable - ness of the label ' s present , they ' re putting out boring ecstasy , a vinyl compilation featuring a real who ' s - who of hushed mood - setters . full tracklist is below . of the featured artists , elvis depressedly , alex g , ricky eat acid , r . l . kelly , home alone and four visions will all play a label showcase on march 29th at brooklyn ' s shea stadium\u2014look for the 12 - inch to go on sale then - abouts . today , stream yohuna ' s\nbadges ,\none of many highlights . aaaaaaagh .\n\u2022 07 . 13 . 17 : crashing into nowhere is available to listen to now on spotify , apple music and bandcamp . limited turquoise tapes can be found for purchase here too . \u2022 07 . 13 . 17 : apollo vermouth to release crashing into nowhere on july 14 . click thru to watch the video for reflections of . \u2022 02 . 21 . 17 : fog lake ' s new album dragonchaser is out now . listen here or purchase a limited cassette tape from our store .\neven just in terms of resources , there\u2019s a lot more available to now ; for the first 20 releases i would dub every single cassette tape on my stereo tape deck , which would literally take days and days to finish . it wasn\u2019t until last fall that i got a proper cassette duplicator . also , since moving to new york it\u2019s become a lot easier to get things like blank tapes , j - cards and other goodies that we use to put our packages together . and there\u2019s two of us now , which is great !\nyou\u2019re really doing everything by yourself , operating orchid tapes , which releases your albums as well as other artists . there is a strong aesthetic to your releases . where does that vision come from ? umm , it ' s hard to say , there wasn ' t ever really a conscious attempt to shape a particular aesthetic around the label , it just kind of happened over the course of the five years that we ' ve been releasing things . i think that comes from our background in visual art and in our belief that the label should have strong political goals . also i ' m not really doing it by myself , there should be no confusing that ; brian being involved brought about the strongest changes in the whole style of the label , for sure . before i started working with him in 2012 i was literally about to close it down because of how unhappy i was with it . but we discuss everything that we release and he has such a great eye for the visual stuff related to label , it ' s really amazing getting to work with him on that kind of level for so many of the things that we put out .\neducational programs planned for monthly meetings , feature presentations by guest speakers on various topics , including orchid culture , natural habitats , and hybridization , a plant raffle , sales area and show table . on the show table , members display blooming plants , which are evaluated by a team of experienced members and recognized for their merit . exhibited plants are critiqued by the team , which offers cultural information , display tips and specific background information on the particular species or hybrid . members who have displayed the greatest number of noteworthy plants are recognized and receive awards at our annual picnic .\ni was living alone in my old apartment in toronto and was wrapping up the recording of my first foxes in fiction album . i was trying to figure out the best way to put it onto a physical medium . i was really inspired by all the little cassette labels that were popping up on different blogs around that time . it seemed like a really cheap and easy way to get music out into the world beyond just the proliferation of mp3s . i released little one - off tapes for my music in the past , but at that point it was a lot more exciting to try and create an actual label , to have an ' official\u2019 name behind the release .\nthere is a big gap between your albums . how long were you working on ontario gothic ? i deliberately took my time and didn ' t want to bow to any expectations or pressure that was being put on me , because i wanted it to be a very good record and i had no interest in following the step - by - step \u201cbuzz band\u201d brochure . because of my decision to do things this way , a lot of the working\nindustry\nrelationships i had fizzled out , and there are also up to like seven versions of some of the songs that just got completely scrapped , both of which are fine with me . rushing through it to have a quick follow - up to swung from the branches or ride out the hype wasn ' t , and isn ' t important to me . in the end it ' s the work that endures , not the frequency of press cycles . aside from working on the record pretty slowly and in a super detail - oriented way , i got really wrapped up in running orchid tapes too . if i ' m not mindful , working on the label can completely pull me away from working on my own music , and i think that happened a lot . everything for both my own music and the label happens in the same room in my apartment , so it ' s easy to get distracted by one when i should be focusing on the other ."]}
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", "topic": 13}], "title": "tun tavern brewery", "paragraphs": ["our dogs are family here at the tun . urltoken have rated the tun tavern brewery as a\npreferred dog friendly brewery\nthe tun tavern takes pride in being a fine restaurant as well as a brewery .\ntun tavern ' s wine bar offers wines and champagnes to accompany your dinner .\nthe tun tavern takes pride in being a fine restaurant as well as a brewery . whether it ' s inside soaking up the atmosphere or outside on the deck , the tun tavern provides a great dining experience .\ntun tavern restaurant & brewery is not available for your requested time . choose another time , or search restaurants with availability .\ntun tavern would like to honor and thank all who served in the united states armed forces .\ntun tavern serves the finest black angus steaks , filets , fresh seafood and burgers . we use certified angus beef brand\u00a9\ntun tavern was great . appetizers and soup were tasty . sandwiches and burgers were also very good . nice beer selection .\nfood was very good , and the service was excellent . the fact tun tavern is a brew pub , with an excellent selection of tun tavern beer was the primary reason for the visit . we will look forward to returning in the future .\nwith its award winning food and atmosphere , tun tavern is the perfect place to host your next special event or private party .\ntun tavern restaurant is atlantic city ' s first and only microbrewery ! tun tavern takes pride in offering a fun , relaxing way to celebrate a special occasion \u2013 with fabulous food and great drinks ! our award - winning restaurant , adjacent to the sheraton hotel , is a most convenient site for events .\njoin us for happy hour at the tun ! happy hour at the tun is served sunday - thursday , 4pm - 6pm at the bar only .\nthe tun tavern takes pride in being a fine restaurant as well as a brewery , always providing a great dining experience . the tun tavern has maintained a reputation for fine beers for over a decade , and has received atlantic city magazine ' s best pub food gold award . casual gourmet dining in our restaurant or lounge . open for lunch and dinner daily from 11 : 30 am . special event space available .\ncheck out our lunch specials at the tun featuring original philly cheesesteaks and healthy salad options .\ncheck out all the beers currently on tap at the tun and join us in atlantic city to enjoy the tun atmosphere at the bar or on the deck . growlers and crowlers available ! learn more\nwhether it ' s inside soaking up the atmosphere or outside on the deck , the tun tavern provides a great dining experience . take a look at some of our signature dishes pictured below and then check out our menu !\nwith its award winning food and atmosphere , tun tavern is the perfect place to host your next special event or private party . we take pride in offering a fun , relaxing way to celebrate a special occasion ! learn more\nwhen first built in 1685 on philadelphia ' s waterfront , the original tun tavern developed a reputation for offering fine beers and being home to important historical events including being the birthplace of the united states marine corps on november 10 , 1775 . today ' s tun tavern continues to hold prestige as the first brew pub in atlantic city , nj offering award - winning casual gourmet cuisine and handcrafted brews , as well as live entertainment and special events . learn more . . .\ntun tavern brewery & restaurant in atlantic city makes an oktoberfest - marzen , as well as other seasonal beers that rotate based on availability , such as apple stout and imperial pumpkin ale . in woodridge , indulge in a pint of chocolate cherry stout and american grill cuisine at j . j . bitting brewing co .\nthe brewery tour experience is a visit england \u2018quality assured visitor attraction\u2019 for 2014 .\nthere was also a wake - up call last july when jd wetherspoon opened its first pub in the republic , the three tun tavern , pouring sub - \u20ac3 pints a few hundred metres from the duo\u2019s the dark horse in blackrock , south dublin .\nthe brewery tour experience at the ringwood brewery in hampshire takes approximately one and a half hours . this includes , a tour of the brewery , an opportunity to taste the three types of malted barleys used in the brewing process , the option to sniff a number of different hops , and you will also get to see a brew fermenting in the tun room .\nbrewery tours cost \u00a37 . 50 per adult and \u00a34 . 50 for under 18\u2019s .\nhad one lunch and a dinner at tun tavern . service was attentive and pleasant . both times it was slow , so the service personnel was not over burdened . their brewed craft beers were delightful . i had one of their burgers for lunch and dinner i had the . . .\ntun tavern brewery and restaurant : head brewer tim kelly produces mostly lighter bodied , lower - alcohol styles at the city\u2019s only brew pub , established in 1998 and named after the philadelphia brew house where the u . s . marine corps was born during the revolutionary war era . kelly invokes jersey pride by brewing a special batch of his american ipa with two varieties of hops grown in - state .\nit was there that the galway bay brewery was born in 2009 , although with very modest ambitions .\nbrewery tours take approximately two hours and include sampling of 3 x half pints in marston\u2019s visitor\u2019s centre .\nwe are unable to accept children under the age of 8 . please call for evening brewery tour prices\nhome of the legendary hobgoblin , the wychwood brewery is tucked away behind the main street of the market town of witney . brewing in the town dates back to 1811 and the wychwood brewery is sited in the old eagle maltings , built more than 150 years ago when barley was malted for the towns brewery .\nbrewery tours run on friday , saturday and sunday afternoons throughout the year ( excl . public holidays ) .\nin 1876 they set up their own brewery and created a beer that was adapted to the mediterranean climate .\nartisan brewery .\nowners : petros & peter gregorakis\n( commercial website ) . retrieved 13 may 2013 .\nthe eagle has been associated with the town of bedford for centuries , but you will notice there\u2019s a difference in the way the eagle brewery represents its bird , it looks to the left . we believe this represents the brewery\u2019s unique point of view . to this day , eagle brewery embraces different perspectives . it means that while others may move cautiously , we soar fearlessly . like the eagle that looks over our brewery , we take a different view .\nplease ask your server or bartender about our ever changing seasonal and specialty beer offerings . growlers made to order choose your beer and we will fill and seal it for you ! ( 32 oz can ) growlers available ( 64 oz . growler to take home ) . join our growler club ! get your tun tavern growler refilled 6 times and recieve : 1 complimentary refill !\nplease ask your server or bartender about our ever changing seasonal and specialty beer offerings . growlers made to order choose your beer and we will fill and seal it for you ! ( 32 oz can ) growlers available ( 64 oz . growler to take home ) . join our growler club ! get your tun tavern growler refilled 6 times and recieve : 1 complimentary refill !\nwe talked to one of the brains behind the galway bay brewery about pub closures , craft beer and the wetherspoon effect .\nfind out how our real ales are still brewed with care and attention , by taking our friendly , guided tour of the brewery .\nto see where your favorite pint of beer comes from , take a free brewery tour at cricket hill brewery in fairfield , where seasonal beers such as fall festivus ale and pumpkin ale have been released for fall . cape may brewing company ( cape may ) also offers seasonal brews and free brewery tours . be sure to try the honey porter on nitro and the apple bomb fruit beer while you\u2019re here .\nlast year the galway bay brewery produced 3 , 500 hectolitres of beer , an output expected to grow about two - thirds this year .\ntours of the wychwood brewery include the original henley on thames brewing plant including the famous brakspear copper and the double - drop fermentation system .\nwant to try a whole lineup of brewery stops and not have to worry about driving ? look up the next tour date from brewtiful tours or nj brew tours . both offer numerous brewery stops , and this is the most convenient way to sample an array of new jersey breweries .\nthus , mr . corbett\u2019s nickname among the locals and out - of - towners who frequent the 3 , 000 - square - foot , tavern - style restaurant for its selection of seven handmade ales and lagers : pale ale tom .\nat work charlie schroeder , the brewer at the 11 - year - old trap rock restaurant and brewery in berkeley heights , among the vats .\nbut walsh said the galway bay brewery venue had now come back \u201cclose to where it was\u201d and that its customers were happy to pay for quality .\npayne , lauren .\nartisan ' s brewery and italian grill\nin new jersey monthly ( 5 february 2012 ) . retrieved 13 may 2013 .\nthe cost of the tour is \u00a38 . 50 per person which includes a drink on arrival , the tour , beer sampling and complimentary souvenir wychwood brewery glass .\nthe full tour experience lasts approximately 2 hours and takes you through the brewing process of wychwood and brakspear beers , from the raw ingredients , taking in the copper , mash tun and brakspear\u2019s famous \u2018double - drop\u2019 system . you are also invited to sample our flagship legendary hobgoblin beer and sample a range of wychwood and brakspear bottled beers , all of which are available to purchase from our brewery store .\ni\u2019ve been to tun a few times over the years and it was decent . i was there earlier this year at the boat show and it wasn\u2019t great but , figured may have been an off day . i went last night after doing\npart of the reason for this deals with the demographics of the state of new jersey and the locations of the breweries , brewpubs and great beer bars . the garden state craft brewers guild ' s map of member breweries shows the majority of businesses situated from trenton and above . combined with the closing or change of venue of two brewpubs in the south , kokomo ' s and cedar creek , that part of the state is left with just one brewery ( blue collar ) and one brewpub ( tun tavern ) , neither of which is producing real ales . somewhat farther north , flying fish is active in making selected ales available on cask to a limited number of locations .\nthe tour takes approximately two hours and this includes a guided tour of the brewery and the opportunity to enjoy three half pints of banks\u2019s finest cask ales in our visitor centre . you can take banks\u2019s home with you from the brewery shop , and choose from our selection of cask conditioned , bottled , canned beers , and gifts .\nriver horse brewing company offers $ 5 brewery tours and seasonal beers , such as the bold hipp - o - lantern imperial pumpkin ale , brewed with pumpkin and molasses .\nthe brewery has expanded into export markets and bottled beer sales with plans to spread from its current sales footprint across the british isles to mainland europe over the next 12 months .\nat basil t\u2019s brewery and italian grill in red bank , gretchen schmidhausler , the brewmaster , said : \u201csince i\u2019m a female and a beer drinker , i just assume a lot of other women are drinking beer too . and they are , as far as i can tell . \u201d the 22 - year - old restaurant opened its brewery in 1996 .\n\u201cyou get motorcycle guys , a lot of women , young people , older people \u2014 there is no one group of beer drinker , \u201d said monty dahm , owner of the 7 , 650 - square - foot tun tavern in atlantic city , which opened in 1997 and serves eight types of homemade beer , including a leatherneck stout . \u201cyou get beer snobs who\u2019ll come in and hold a beer up to the light , and you\u2019re like , \u2018oh , come on . \u2019 but there\u2019s a lot of other beer people . there\u2019s been a diversification . \u201d\nunfortunately , due to the nature and layout of our brewery , there is limited access to certain areas which may not be suitable for all . we do all that we can to ensure that you enjoy your time with us . we do ask that you wear suitable footwear and clothing . if you have any concerns regarding access please call the brewery on 01425 470303 .\nand there was the ace in the hole , their own rapidly - expanding craft brew offering \u2013 which they only made available on - tap in the galway bay brewery - branded pubs .\nlast year the various arms of their business took in over \u20ac12 million and walsh said he expected the figure for the brewery , at least , to increase another 50 % this year .\nthe sheraton hotel and the tun are both in the same complex as the atlantic city convention center . we were attending an event all weekend at the conventions center , from friday night through sunday afternoon . we did not try this place out until lunch sunday . . . .\ntoo ltd , though i get it that they ' re promoting their own . brilliant mktg to that end ; noone would ever opt for a tun brew over a corona or heineken . i only live 35 mins away but i will be back again same time in ' 18 .\nfollowing the closure of brakspear brewery in henley in 2002 , a \u00a31million redevelopment of the wychwood brewery site was undertaken to move the brewing of brakspear beers . this included moving and re - installing at wychwood much of the original brakspear brewing equipment , including the original brakspear copper , dating from 1779 , and the famous brakspear \u2018double drop\u2019 fermentation vessels , used to brew brakspear bitter and brakspear triple .\nwe went to the tun restaurant as it was in the hotel on friday nite , very little wait time . i had a burger which was quite good as did my grandson and son . my brother had ribs they were very good . service could have been better . waiter . . .\nbut even that will be insignificant compared to the up to 40 , 000 hectolitres the pair are planning to produce from a new brewery on - site , for which they will need to raise \u20ac1 million of funding .\ncheck out wes\u2019s interview with 103 . 7 wmgm rocks promoting atlantic city weekly\u2019 wing wars on january 27th ! # beer # brewery # brewpub # acnj # doac # meetac # wings # beerandwings # marines # usmc # tuntavern # thankyouforyourservice\nbut according to the co - founder of the galway bay brewery , one of the few pub success stories to emerge from the recession , venue owners also need to shoulder their share of the blame for the industry\u2019s near - terminal decline .\ncourage has a rich family brewing history with over 220 years of brewing credentials . we use our own accredited natural mineral water from our own well and a classic single - strain british yeast from the original courage brewery in horseleydown , london .\ncreated by simon yates , master brewer at our park brewery in wolverhampton and developer of the single hop seasonal range of cask ales , from an idea to blend ' new world ' hop character beers with ' old world ' continental lager styles .\nvisit our famous albion brewery described as a \u2018cathedral of brewing\u2019 and home to marston\u2019s since 1898 . discover how we make our beers including our flagship pedigree , on our fully guided tour . . . and yes of course you can enjoy a sample !\nthe tour also includes a tasting session where you will get to try our current range of crafted beers , and the opportunity to browse our brewery store which is crammed with various gifts , goodies , and an unrivaled range of bottled and draught beers .\nthe food and beer at tun tavern were fantastic . . . once we got them . we ( party of 5 ) were there on a busy friday night , but we had made a reservation weeks in advance . however , they had lost the reservation , and we had to wait almost half - an - hour for a table . once seated , beer service was quick but an order of two appetizers took a very long time . after eating those , we had other plans and had to leave - a round of beers and two appetizers had taken us 2 hours ! i really liked what we ate and drank but would only recommend going here during off - peak hours . even if you have a reservation and get seated , expect to wait a long time for orders .\nat the 5 , 000 - square - foot harvest moon brewery / caf\u00e9 in new brunswick , which opened in 1994 , \u201cpeople want to know what should be paired with what , \u201d said michael elmes , a co - owner . \u201cthey like recommendations . \u201d\njennings regards itself as a traditional brewer , traditional in a number of different ways . pure lakeland water is still used for brewing , drawn from the brewery\u2019s own well only the finest natural ingredients are added , including english pale ale malt and carefully selected old english hops .\njust over 10 years after launching their first venture together , walsh and business partner jason o\u2019connell own nine bars and a thriving craft brewery under the galway bay banner , as well as a new beer - importation company . and all without a pint of guinness to be seen .\nbrewery tours run on monday , wednesday and friday at 11am , 2pm and 6 . 30pm and saturdays at 12noon . maximum 20 per tour and pre - booking is advised to avoid disappointment , buffets can also be arranged at an additional cost but this must be pre - booked .\nstep inside the famous victorian park brewery in wolverhampton - home to banks\u2019s since 1875 . discover the 100 % natural ingredients that make banks\u2019s beers and how these have remained unchanged for centuries while learning about the brewing process from mashing to fermentation , and see how traditional brewing methods have evolved .\ncask ales have been an integral part of the ship ' s slate since its inception . co - owner timothy hall stated ,\nwe are a british pub . our brewery was installed to allow for cask brewing . we feel this distinguishes ourselves . we harbor a specific market .\njennings brewery was originally established as a true family concern back in 1828 , in the village of lorton . the company moved to its current location in 1874 , to the historic town of cockermouth , in the shadow of cockermouth castle , at the point where the rivers cocker and derwent merge .\nsince their first brewery was started in the pub hall , it has been through a series of moves , the latest to what will be its long - term home in the ballybrit industrial estate outside galway . three years ago the company also took on a new head brewer in monaghan native chris treanor .\nwe take two things seriously here at ringwood brewery ; our ales and leisure time . along with creating quality craft ales , we are relaxation enthusiasts . our motto is to \u2018visit the winding downs\u2019 , a place to enjoy some quality time with friends - so kick back and open a bottle of ringwood ! .\nhome of the legendary hobgoblin , the wychwood brewery is tucked away behind the main street of the market town of witney , in the heart of the oxfordshire cotswolds . witney is historically famous for its 3 bs ; its bread , its blankets and its beer . brewing has taken place in witney for centuries .\nan oldie but a goodie . the recipe ' s been around for yonks . clear , bright and full flavoured with a malty , biscuit taste . we named it after the train that once brought hops and malts into the brewery . and then shipped the beer out . all aboard - 3 . 8 % abv .\n\u201cthe seasonal stout they make here , it\u2019s like ice cream it\u2019s so good , \u201d said tom corbett , a product manager at panasonic who on a recent monday evening was one of a dozen or so regulars at the brew pub \u2014 an establishment defined in new jersey as a restaurant with a brewery on the premises .\nfor great food paired with craft beer , stop by one of the many breweries offering a full food menu . gaslight brewery & restaurant in south orange always has eight beers on tap at any given time , some of which are seasonal brews . this fall , try the oktoberfest , a lager made with german munich and caramel malts .\n61 deep . newest brew on the burton block . 61 metres . that\u2019s the depth of the well at the brewery that gives this refreshing pale ale its name the five american and australian hops give it its fresh , zesty aroma , whilst the tropical fruit and citrus notes make it extremely drinkable . dive in . - 3 . 8 % abv .\nalso in new brunswick is harvest moon brewery and cafe . their brewer , barry holsten , reports his cask sales are\ndoing fine . there always is the process of educating the customer but i find people are looking for something new and different . they want something more specialized , more eclectic . i see a new resurgence in this industry .\nthe ship inn restaurant and brewery in milford is new jersey ' s first brewpub , opening in 1985 and producing the state ' s first consumption - on - premises beer . formerly an 1860 ' s victorian structure , the ship once was a bakery , then an ice cream parlor with a\nspeakeasy\nin the back during the days of prohibition .\ndo it right and enjoy a world - class premium pilsener . warsteiner is germany ' s leading premium pilsner brand . family owned and presently managed by the 9th generation of the cramer family . the warsteiner brewery was founded in 1753 in warstein , a small town located in the middle of the beautiful arnsberg forest . the forest has its own natural water reserve called kaiserquelle ( kaiser ' s spring ) . the kaiserquelle ' s extra soft water still feeds the warsteiner brewery ' s water tanks giving warsteiner it ' s unique taste . see : abv : - 4 . 8 % colour : unique bright golden colour with a fine head , taste : - perfectly balanced hops , malt and yeast tones for a clean , crisp taste , ingredients : - kaiserquelle , paradise & glory spring water .\nmorris county ' s long valley pub and brewery features last year ' s gabf multi - award winning tim yarrington as its brewer . there are seven beers on tap at long valley and the hand pump ( which tim bought himself ) features a rotation , including the popular wee heavy . though his casks are\ndoing well ,\na never ending problem is in educating both his staff and the customers .\nde14 is not just the burton postcode it\u2019s the name of our experimental 600 pint nano - brewery , built in 2016 and set in the heart of burton upon trent , the spiritual home of brewing . the 2 . 5 barrel brew house is a brewers playground where our innovative team experiment with ingredients , techniques & styles . de14 lets us push the boundaries of what is possible when testing the science behind brewing .\nstopped in for dinner before a show . the staff was very friendly and attentive . free parking right across the street . the cocktails were very good . the food was good bar food . if you ' re looking for an upscale bar with good food , great service and convenient parking , then this is a good choice . also had live music and , if you ' re a beer drinker , they have their own brewery !\ndistinctive spicy and nutty malt flavour to a pale ale packed full of fruity hop character . a pale ale with a twist from simon yates , master brewer at our park brewery in wolverhampton . inspired by certain american brewers , the inclusion of rye crystal malt adds a distinctive spicy and nutty malt flavour to a pale ale packed full of fruity hop character , from a cocktail of five different american hop varieties . - 4 . 3 % abv .\nour 44 y . o . son recommended the tun . i didn ' t expect it to be a sports bar type place . he didn ' t specify . he just said it was a nice place to go to . anyway , the management / wait staff made it special for a new year ' s eve dinner . lindsay was an awesome waitress and her manager ( don ' t know her name ) was also very pleasant . when she came by to clear the table a bit i joked with her if she was allowed to do so and she replied ,\nabsolutely\n. we thoroughly enjoyed our visit and will certainly visit again . thank you ! jimd\nstill available among the \u201cguest beers , \u201d however , at the 3 , 500 - square - foot gaslight brewery and restaurant in south orange are miller lite and miller genuine draft , both in bottles , said dan soboti , brewer and co - owner . gaslight , which opened in 1998 , regularly brews the flagship varieties bison brown , pirate pale ale and perfect stout in addition to the nine other homemade beers , including seasonal specialties , it offers on draft .\na hidden treasure has been unearthed in the wychwood brewery\u2026and it\u2019s as pure and precious as it\u2019s forefather . hobgoblin gold is the latest beer carrying the little fella\u2019s moniker , and while gold might be lighter in colour , it\u2019s definitely no lightweight . the combination of four hop varieties and an infusion of wheat and malted barley has resulted in the perfect golden beer \u2013 with a huge hop punch . guilt edged golden refreshment . well what did you expect ? - 4 . 5 % abv\nreservations are recommended for dinner at the 11 - year - old , 6 , 000 - square - foot trap rock restaurant and brewery in berkeley heights , where charlie schroeder , the brewer , is on view behind a 220 - gallon copper vat making one of the restaurant\u2019s eight lagers and ales in a tiled - floor space the size of a toddler\u2019s bedroom . the restaurant\u2019s dinner entrees , all in the $ 25 range , include organic chicken breast from goffle road poultry farm in wyckoff and day - boat scallops with saffron risotto .\ngaslight brewery & restaurant in south orange ( essex county ) has one beer engine running at the present time but entertains thoughts of a second someday . brewer dan soboti said he likes to dry hop and have differing versions of a particular beer . he added ,\npeople like to do a side - by - side taste test . casks are holding their own and may be more popular than they were a little while back .\ncasks are tapped on thursdays , making them available for the weekend . look for their popular pale ale or a porter cask recipe .\na fresh face for an old favourite . ringwood razorback is brewed to the same recipe as our famous best bitter which has been revered for its quality since 1978 . this easy drinking thirst quencher 3 . 8 % bitter is perfect for all occasions . with an ideal balance of hoppy happiness and citrus fruit , our classic razorback is plenty refreshing to hit the spot . razorback is best enjoyed in relaxed surroundings . goes well with salt and vinegar and pork scratchings . the name razorback is in homage to our legendary brewery boar , and our symbol since our foundation in 1978 .\na superb golden coloured ale , brewed with english pale ale malt and using only the finest english aromatic hops . traditionally brewed using pure lakeland water drawn from the brewery ' s own well . a full flavoured beer with a delicate hop character , makes this beer ideal for the demanding , modern beer drinker . cumberland has become a firm favourite nationwide and is jennings best - selling brand outside the lake district . cumberland has won silver in 2009 , bronze in 2010 and more recently bronze in the design and packaging category at the international beer challenge 2014 - 4 . 7 % abv .\nit was in a shadowy corner of the old maltings of the wychwood brewery that the first gurgle was heard \u2013a delicious ruby ale pouring from the cask . originally brewed by our founder chris moss to celebrate the wedding of a local landlords daughter , this mischievous ale was named \u2018hobgoblin\u2019 by a student working in an oxford bar \u2013 constantly being asked for a pint of \u2018that stuff\u2019 . and so the legend was bor . . . full - bodied , ruby beer that delivers a delicious chocolate toffee malt flavour , balanced with a rounded moderate bitterness and an overall fruity , mischievous character - 5 . 2 % abv .\nan award winning golden bitter which won gold in the world\u2019s best beer awards ( european ) 2013 and more recently a silver medal at the international beer challenge 2014 . a bitter beer of great character , appealing to those drinkers who really appreciate their beer and are looking for quality . launched in 1995 as \u2018september ale\u2019 , jennings cocker hoop has become hugely popular , particularly with lake district tourists in summer . the name is derived from \u2018cock - a hoop\u2019 , an old custom of removing the cock ( or spigot ) from a barrel and resting it on the hoop of the cask before commencing a drinking bout , but was changed to reflect the brewery\u2019s location on the banks of the river cocker - 4 . 2 % abv .\ndrink like a king brewed since 1581 from the royal brewery in central bohemia . it is the only czech beer brand owned by the royal czech family . krusovice is the official beer served in prague castle with 28 generations of brew masters heritage .\n) sb . appendline (\nsee : type : pilsner abv : 5 % origin : czech republic colour : gold - yellow colour with a rich foam . flavour : happy and malty aroma with slight estery and yeasty notes . taste : medium bodied with moderate carbonation and significant smooth bitterness and aroma bitterness and aromatic aftertaste . balanced taste and high drinkability . ingredients : czech malts , saaz semi - early red - bin hops and artesian water from a well in krivokl\u00e1t region .\na distinctively darker bitter , with a really moreish taste and a very drinkable strength \u2013 it makes the ideal session beer . brewed with english pale ale and amber malt , to give a nutty flavour that supports a subtle blend of english aromatic hops . most popular in the lake district , jennings heartland , but it is appreciated by countless drinkers in many other parts of the county too . jennings bitter is the original beer to come from the cockermouth brewery and been brewed for over a hundred years . bitter has won the campaign for real ale award for the champion beer of the north west 2009 , a bronze award in 2013 international beer challenge and more recently bronze awards in the tasting and design and packaging categories in 2014 - 3 . 5 % abv .\njoin us for happy hour sunday to thursday at the bar from 4 - 6 pm .\n8 ounce certified angus beef , turkey burger or veggie burger . toppings : mushrooms , fried onions , roasted peppers , hot peppers , lettuce , tomato , bacon or extra cheese\nthis new england style double ipa was brewed with a heavy amount of golden promise malt , for a slight sweetness but clean malt flavor , along with some flaked oats and wheat for a big body .\nit pours a bright but hazy yellow . but most importantly we hopped this beer at rate of just over 3 pounds per barrel , with simcoe and columbus in the whirlpool , then a heavy dose of both ella and mosaic for the dry hop . these hops give this beer that light bitterness , and a big tropical fruit , berry , and citrus flavor .\nthe aroma and flavor of a weissbier with yeast is decidedly fruity and phenolic . the phenolic characteristics are often described as clove - or nutmeg - like and can be smoky or even vanilla - like .\nbanana - like esters should be present at low to medium - high levels . these beers are made with at least 50 percent malted wheat , and hop rates are quite low . hop flavor and aroma are absent or present at very low levels . weissbier is well attenuated and very highly carbonated and a medium to full bodied beer . the color is very pale to pale amber . because yeast is present , the beer will have yeast flavor and a characteristically fuller mouthfeel and may be appropriately very cloudy . no diacetyl should be perceived .\nthis is a sour beer ! brewed with pilsner malt and a touch of wheat . then dry hopped generously with saaz hops for a citrus and floral flavor and aroma .\nthis dark , but drinkable stout is a great winter beer , brewed heavily with chocolate malt , dark caramel malt , and roasted barley . very malt forward with low hop flavor and bitterness , with roasted flavors of coffee , chocolate and caramel .\nbrewed with a variety of base malts and dark specialty malts for a deep dark brown color .\nthis beer is well balanced between the nutty , sweet , and toasty malts , and the hop bitterness and floral , earthy flavor .\npleasing hoppiness and smooth very drinkable . a touch of dark malts gives it it\u03b2\u0080\u0099s ruddy redness & a hint of dark chocolate .\ngolden or blonde ales are straw to golden blonde in color . they have a crisp , dry palate , light to medium body , and light malt sweetness .\nlow to medium hop aroma may be present but does not dominate . bitterness is low to medium . fruity esters may be perceived but do not predominate . diacetyl should not be perceived .\ntake home a growler today ! $ 24 filled - refills only $ 16 . with your growler card fill up six times and the seventh time is on us ! ( seasonal and specialty beers may be priced slightly higher ) . note : growlers are available for take out only from the restaurant , they are not available through internet orders .\n$ 24 filled - refills only $ 16 with your growler card fill up six times and the seventh time is on us ! ( seasonal and specialty beers may be priced slightly higher ) . note : growlers are available for take out only from the restaurant , they are not available through internet orders .\n* currently available in bottles only american style barley wine : amber to deep copper - garnet in color ; full body and high residual malty sweetness ; complexity of alcohols and fruity - ester characters are high and counter - balanced by assertive bitterness and extraordinary alcohol content . hop aroma and flavor are at medium to very high levels . a caramel and / or toffee aroma and flavor are part of the character . aged on rum soaked french oak , generously dry hopped with american cascade hops . og : 28 , fg : 6 . 7 , ibu : 70 , abv % 11 . 0\nin 1683 , when samuel carpenter built a simple brewhouse atop an underground spring , he knew he had chosen a location with the finest water in the city of philadelphia . the quality of his hand - crafted beers was unsurpassed . learn more\n2 convention blvd ( attached to sheraton ac convention ctr ) ( 2 , 556 . 78 mi ) atlantic city , new jersey 08401\nsome shopping and had one of the worst meals of my life . the place was relatively\nempty so at the very least i expected decent service . this wasn\u2019t the case though . it took a while for someone to even come and take out order and we only saw our server once during the time we ate . i had ordered soup , which was brought to the table cold by another server . we got the blue claw fries , again cold and the cheese was nasty and almost inedible . i had a burger and again it arrived from another server and was cold . it was obviously an improperly\n. the bun it was on was not fresh . we were pressed for time and i was hungry and i foolishly ate some of it anyway . i ended up paying for it all night , i got sick several times throughout\nit\u2019s a real shame that this place isn\u2019t run better . it could really be a go to destinatio\nn in atlantic city if they tried . it\u2019s amazing how bad they screwed up the simplest bar food . never again !\nd . instead of asking our party of 9 if the checks were together or separate , she decided on her own that they were all together . after advising h\ner that they were separate she brought them back and threw it on the table for us all to figure out which check belong to who . most restaurant\ns hand the check to each person . now to the food which was not that great , it was not the worst i have ever had but i ' m sure a 9 year old could have prepared it better .\nusually , the second night of the boat show we stop in to eat . not too busy , seated immediatel\noverall the service was poor and a favorite dish , the crispy calamari , was very chewy and had a odd fishy taste .\nheard the beer selection was good . walked in and sat at the bar , took 20 minutes for someone to ask us our drinks . must have been during shift change . after the originally\nbeer and sangria were good & resonably priced . we had the blue crab fries , they were just okay , real melted cheese would of been better . calamari was excellent .\nburger , nothing special and really greasy . chicken ranch sandwich was a tiny little piece of chicken on a huge roll .\neat here last night for first time . service was very slow . we never got our appetizer ,\nserver forgot to put our order in . i ordered the lobster revoli which was to have grape tomatoes in it 5 revoli a\n2 grape tomatoes . for 2 people the cost was $ 80 very disappointed .\nwent mid week after the boat show , wasn ' t that busy and got seated right away . food and beer were good but felt very rushed . waiter had little to no personalit\nand he was gone . wish i could tell you his name but don ' t think he even said it . might give it another try next time i ' m down\n. my husband and i stayed at the sheraton and for our last night on our honeymoon we stopped for dinner . the food was amazing and the customer service was great . we highly rec\narly . the food ' s always what i ' m expecting and the service is timely . in my visits i ' ve met a friendly wait staff & bartender .\nthis is our second time food is good places nice yet my spirit is awesome . and it\u2019s close to the convention\ncustomer service and food was perfect . as someone very specific dietary needs i am very picky when it comes to restaurant\ni ate on a wednesday night . service was fast and salmon selection with veggies and rice was very good . i also enjoyed sangria since i am not a beer drinker .\n. food was just warm and was very bland . overall , this will be my first and last visit .\nwe had two flights of beer , an appetizer and a burger . the beer was great . if you\u2019re in the area you should definitely\nthe food was just average but served in a timely manner . i got fish and chips . the fries were cold but the fish was hot . looks like they were under staffed for lunch time . our waitress had tables all\nnding their amazing special event vendor hosted happy hours . a shout out to my new favorite waitress lindsay and host diane .\ngood food and pet friendly . just need to pick a nicer day to stop by . beer flight good too ! ! ! !\nopen mic night every thursday from 8 - 10 . nicolette from ny wowed us all tonight . hope to see you again soon !\nit looks like you may be having problems playing this video . if so , please try restarting your browser .\nwe noticed that you ' re using an unsupported browser . the tripadvisor website may not display properly . we support the following browsers :\nconveniently located close to the convention center , walking distance . we had a group of 6 , went for lunch . foods and drinks were average , as expected . nothing out of the ordinary but acceptable . the server was courteous . service was fast ( we were in a rush ) . checked on . . .\nright next to the sheraton and the convention center . food was very good and menu had something for everyone .\ni was concerned when we had to explain to our server lindsay that we were in a hurry , but she took amazing care of us , got our orders in quickly , and was overall cheerful and attentive . i was concerned for price and quality since this . . .\narranged this as a meeting place before shopping . if you eat there , your parking is free . food and drinks are good . atmosphere is good too .\njust purchased crowlers as a gift . the beer was very good as per the recipient of the gift . i purchased the gift during lunch time at the cashier counter . only a handful of customers were in the restaurant and the bar total . there were more . . .\ndropped in due to location next to convention center . carpets a little funky . very busy . food was average and overpriced for what it was . order 18 ounce ribeye , that looked really small when it showed up . order incomplete , had to ask server for missing item .\nthis restaurant is really a huge let down . pros - cliff our server was wonderful . he was nice and as attentive as he could be with a busy restaurant . cons - holiday weekend and rv convention and a kids sporting event and several area concerts should prompt . . .\ntwo lightly fried crab cakes served with cuban tartar sauce and creamy cole slaw . served with french fries\nseared to perfection , topped with a velvety jumbo lump crab sauce . served with rice and roasted vegetables\nour burgers are fresh ground certified angus beef . all burgers are served with chips . upgrade to : french fries $ 2 , onion rings $ 4 , sweet potato fries $ 3 , side salad $ 3\n8 ounce certified angus beef . toppings : mushrooms , fried onions , roasted peppers , hot peppers , lettuce , tomato $ 0 . 50 . bacon or extra cheese $ 1\npeppercorn crusted cab beef burger with horseradish sauce , cheddar , haystack onions , tomatoes and cabernet sauce . it ' s like the greatest steak dinner you ' ve ever had re - incarnated as a burger\ngrilled all white meat turkey with lettuce , tomato and onion . substitute veggie burger - no charge\ndressings : balsamic vinaigrette , cranberry citrus vinaigrette , thousand island , orange sesame ginger vinaigrette , honey mustard , caesar , blue cheese , ranch and chipotle aioli . can be gluten free without croutons or crispy wonton strips\nmushrooms , fried onions , roasted peppers , hot peppers , lettuce , tomato $ 0 . 50 . bacon or extra cheese $ 1\nwe brew different seasonal beers with the change of each season . ask your server which one is currently available\n8 ounce certified angus beef , turkey burger orveggie burger . toppings : mushrooms , fried onions , roasted peppers , hot peppers , lettuce , tomato $ 0 . 50 ; bacon or extra cheese $ 1\npeppercorn crusted beef burger with horseradish sauce , cheddar , haystack onions , tomato and cabernet sauce . it ' s like the greatest steak dinner you ' ve ever had re - incarnated as a burger\nmushrooms , fried onions , roasted peppers , hot peppers , lettuce , tomato $ 0 . 50 , bacon or extra cheese $ 1 . all sandwiches are served with chips . upgrade to : french fries $ 2 , onion rings $ 4 , sweet potato fries $ 3 , side salad $ 3\nspiced up fresh crab cake served with cuban tartar and served with creamy coleslaw . like a summer beach vacation on a bun !\ntwo lightly fried crab cakes topped with cuban tartar and served with creamy cole slaw . served with french fries\ndressings : balsamic vinaigrette , cranberry citrus vinaigrette , italian , thousand island , orange sesame ginger vinaigrette , honey mustard , caesar , blue cheese , ranch and chipotle aioli . can be gluten free without croutons or crispy wonton strips\ntake home your favorite ! available in 32 oz crowler $ 7 . 99 , 64 oz growler refill $ 14 . 95 ( $ 10 growler deposit not included )\ndiving horse high altitude dipa : 8 . 1 % abv ( 10 oz pour )\nthis new england style double ipa was brewed with a heavy amount of golden promise malt , for a slight sweetness but clean malt flavor , along with some flaked oats and wheat for a big body . it pours a bright but hazy yellow . but most importantly we hopped this beer at rate of just over 3 pounds per barrel , with simcoe and columbus in the whirlpool , then a heavy dose of both ella and mosaic for the dry hop . these hops give this beer that light bitterness , and a big tropical fruit , berry , and citrus flavor\npleasing hoppiness and smooth - very drinkable . a touch of dark malts gives it it ' s ruddy redness & a hint of dark chocolate\ngolden or blonde ales are straw to golden blonde in color . they have a crisp , dry palate , light to medium body , and light malt sweetness . low to medium hop aroma may be present but does not dominate . bitterness is low to medium . fruity esters may be perceived but do not predominate . diacetyl should not be perceived\nthis dark , but drinkable stout is a great winter beer , brewed heavily with chocolate malt , dark caramel malt , and roasted barley . very malt forward with low hop flavor and bitterness , with roasted flavors of coffee , chocolate and caramel\nthis unique copper colored ipa begins with grapefruit citrus notes with a full resinous mouth feel . it starts off smooth with a clean bitter finish . nice caramel malts combined with familiar hops such as cascade , amarillo , simcoe and centennial hops makes this particular ale enjoyable with any meal\nthis is a sour beer ! brewed with pilsner malt and a touch of wheat . then dry hopped generously with saaz hops for a citrus and floral flavor and aroma"]}
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", "topic": 16}], "title": "mount washington observatory", "paragraphs": ["mount washington observatory weather discovery center , north conway : hours , address , mount washington observatory weather discovery center reviews : 4 . 5 / 5\nmount washington observatory is a member supported nonprofit institution . observatory members enjoy a variety of great benefits .\nmarty joined the observatory family with the fall 2007 edition of windswept , mount washington observatory\u2019s quarterly member magazine .\nget quick answers from mount washington observatory weather discovery center staff and past visitors .\njoin us for the nation ' s premiere hiking event in support of mount washington observatory .\nwe invite you to explore how your business could benefit from joining with mount washington observatory .\nfrom the home of the worlds worst weather ! now you can get current weather information directly from the mount washington observatory at summit of mount washington in new hampshire .\nsummer 2018 : learn about the life and work of mount washington observatory on an educational overnight adventure .\nthis guided educational trip provides a special opportunity to be fully immersed with mount washington observers . learn first - hand about the life and work of the mount washington observatory .\nmount washington observatory is proud to partner with regional experts in a variety of fields to offer educational opportunities beyond the scope of our work in atmospheric science on mount washington .\npurchase a print of one of our stunning photographs and proceeds go to support the nonprofit mount washington observatory .\nobservatory trips grant access to mount washington ' s alpine zone , but not everyone is suited for this environment . please read our full health and safety requirements to make sure you are eligible for a mount washington observatory winter trip .\nmount washington observatory is a nonprofit research and educational institution working to advance understanding of earth ' s weather and climate .\nstephen hawking , in front of the 150 - foot solar telescope on one of his visits to mount wilson observatory , june 2 , 1990 . photo : mount wilson observatory .\nmount washington\u2019s infamous weather has captivated visitors and scientists alike for hundreds of years .\nthe crew from the mount washington observatory recorded heavy accumulation of rime ice in march of 2012 when temperatures reached - 8 degrees fahrenheit .\nweather observers at the mount washington observatory in new hampshire said they got the chance to \u201cplay\u201d in winds that reached over 110 mph .\nan international resource for weather and climate education , mount washington observatory conducts classroom and distance learning programs , museum workshops and symposia , and educational trips to the summit in summer and winter . the observatory also maintains two unique science museums : the weather discovery center in downtown north conway , nh , and extreme mount washington on the summit of mount washington .\nmount washington observatory is excited to continue our popular arctic wednesdays professional development program this winter , introducing teachers and students to the arctic landscape of mount washington , often dubbed the \u201chome of the world\u2019s worst weather . \u201d on select wednesdays between january and march , teachers can apply to join our weather observers on their snowy commute to the mount washington observatory .\nthe u . s . signal service conducted weather observations atop mount washington from 1870 to 1892 , making the mount washington station the first of its kind in the world .\nyour tax - deductible contribution to the nonprofit mount washington observatory goes directly to help support our mission . please consider a gift today or learn how to support the observatory in other ways .\nor contact krissy fraser at ( 603 ) 356 - 2137x231 . for more information on the mount washington observatory , visit mountwashington . org .\nclick for more information on the mount washington observatory membership opportunities and benefits or call ( 603 ) 356 - 2137 , ext . 230 .\nnorth conway , nh\u2014august 2015\u2014the nonprofit mount washington observatory is pleased to announce a new corporate partnership with profile subaru including a subaru to be utilized by observatory staff and a vip program for members .\nwe invite you to contact us to learn how your business could benefit from joining with the mount washington observatory . from sponsoring an event , to becoming a multi - year , category - exclusive partner , there are many , mutually - beneficial ways to support the mount washington observatory .\nthe most extreme feature of the climate on mount washington is the velocity of the wind .\nwith detailed climate data dating back to the organization\u2019s founding , mount washington observatory maintains what is now one of north america\u2019s longest continuous climate records .\nmembership is the fuel that powers mount washington observatory , and thousands of individuals from all over the world support this unique nonprofit cause through membership .\nmount washington observatory \u2013 in addition to providing frequently updated point weather forecasts for critical summit weather conditions above our forecast area , the observatory also provides critical transport for rescuers and patients on the mount washington auto road . this can save time in the event of above tree line rescue missions .\ndate : february 3 - 4 , 2018 ( backup date february 24 - 25 ) instructor : will broussard , outreach coordinator , mount washington observatory this trip provides a backstage pass to mount washington observatory . get a firsthand look at how and why observatory scientists observe and record mount washington ' s weather , explore the mountain ' s fascinating human and natural history , learn about the ecology of the white mountains , and experience life and work at the observatory ' s legendary mountaintop station .\npeter oversees the observatory ' s gladys brooks memorial library , which features books , maps , prints , photos , and other material relating to the observatory , mount washington , and the white mountains .\ndate : march 17 - 18 , 2018 ( backup date march 24 - 25 ) instructor : brian fitzgerald , director of education , mount washington observatory this trip provides a backstage pass to mount washington observatory . get a firsthand look at how and why observatory scientists observe and record mount washington ' s weather , explore the mountain ' s fascinating human and natural history , learn about the ecology of the white mountains , and experience life and work at the observatory ' s legendary mountaintop station .\nmt . washington , new hampshire , is home to the most extreme weather observatory on earth .\nmount washington observatory is a nonprofit , scientific research and educational institution working to advance understanding of earth ' s weather and climate . observer comments learn more\nsince our founding in 1932 , mount washington observatory has depended upon the generosity of individual donors to support our work , and the legacy continues today .\nabout mount washington observatory mount washington observatory is a private , nonprofit , member - supported institution with a mission to advance understanding of the natural systems that create the earth ' s weather and climate . since 1932 , the observatory has been monitoring the elements from its weather station on the summit of mount washington , using this unique site for scientific research and educational outreach . for more information , call ( 800 ) 706 - 0432 or visit urltoken .\nwhether you choose to hike to the summit of mount washington or an alternative , be safe .\na hands - on educational experience that delivers the science and excitement of a mount washington winter .\nstephen hawking\u2019s entry in the visitors book at mount wilson , june 2 , 1990 . he signed with his thumbprint . photo : david cendejas / mount wilson observatory\nif you frequently utilize this forecast please consider becoming a supporting member of mount washington observatory . as a private , nonprofit institution , membership dues are an important source of funding that directly support the unique work we do at the summit of mount washington .\nmount washington observatory is a private , nonprofit , member - supported institution with a mission to advance understanding of the natural systems that create earth\u2019s weather and climate . it serves this mission by maintaining a weather station on the summit of mount washington , performing weather and climate research , conducting innovative science education programs , and interpreting the heritage of the mount washington region .\nlinda is the daughter of mount washington observatory co - founder robert s . monahan , and enjoys continuing her father\u2019s legacy as volunteer coordinator with her husband , hank .\nas a 501 ( c ) 3 nonprofit organization , supporting mount washington observatory may offer tax advantages for your company . please consult your tax advisor for more information .\nsubscribe to mount wilson observatory news for updates on 2018 concerts , lectures , public telescope nights , and other events .\nmount wilson observatory is very sad to announce the passing of our longtime friend and colleague , marilyn morgan , on may 8th . donations to the observatory in her memory may be made\nmount washington observatory can provide you and your classroom with a wide range of exciting and concrete resources to deepen understanding of weather and climate . the observatory maintains and adds to an 85 - year climate record on the summit of mount washington containing a number of weather and climate variables on top of data from over a dozen remote \u2018mesonet\u2019 stations situated throughout the white mountains . for readily available data , visit the mount washington weather archives for more information .\nlocated 6 , 288 feet above sea level with immediate access to the extreme conditions of the alpine zone , mount washington observatory also partners with manufacturers to conduct product testing .\ncost the fee for supporting members of the nonprofit mount washington observatory is $ 75 and $ 105 for non - members . the fee includes instruction and all associated materials .\nmount washington observatory is a nonprofit institution that receives support from members , donors and corporate partners . we invite you to learn more and join in support of our mission .\nhead to the white mountains of nh for the nation ' s premier hiking event , seek the peak , taking place july 20 - 21 in support of mount washington observatory .\narctic wednesdays is made possible by the generous support of an anonymous observatory member , kestrel weather meters , white mountain oil & propane and the kiwanis club of mount washington valley .\nall ages and backgrounds are represented , but the vast majority of mount washington observatory supporters are older , affluent , educated individuals with expendable income and philanthropic aspirations . seeking value and lasting quality , they demonstrate strong allegiance toward observatory partner brands .\nonce this data was published , the mount washington observatory discovered it was no longer struggling for funding . the organization was became private and non - profit , with a mission to ,\na behind the scenes peek at the mount washington observatory , where every meteorological anomaly that has impacted our region has been observed , recorded , and shared by the staff since 1932 .\npartnerships are an essential component of mount washington observatory\u2019s funding and marketing , and we align with respected brands to achieve shared goals in brand - building , lead generation and income growth .\ncell phone use : mount washington observatory cannot guarantee cell coverage during your visit . we recommend turning your cell phone to airplane mode for the duration of your adventure . a laptop computer with internet access is available at the observatory for urgent use but unfortunately there will be no wireless network access available at the observatory .\na horse drawn carriage climbing up mt . washington along the road . mt . washington auto road archives .\nthrough all of its efforts , mount washington observatory connects the public with the awe and wonder of the natural world , igniting a passion for science , the mountains , and the outdoors . serving not only as experts in the field of extreme weather , the observatory has also emerged as the voice of mount washington . through this website , daily radio reports , frequent high - level exposure in national news media , strategic partnerships with leaders in the outdoor industry , and far - reaching educational outreach efforts , mount washington observatory\u2019s mission and work reaches millions of individuals each year .\nmount washington volunteer ski patrol \u2013 the mount washington volunteer ski patrol ( mwvsp ) is a volunteer organization that works alongside the mount washington avalanche center each spring . for over 75 years this extraordinary group has dedicated their time for the benefit of mount washington visitors . founded in 1939 , the patrol provides information and rescue assistance for visitors to mount washington\u2019s eastern slopes , with a focus on the springtime skiers , snowboarders , and hikers in tuckerman ravine . we\u2019re here to help , so whether it\u2019s your first visit to the ravine or your 100 th , don\u2019t be afraid to ask if you have any questions .\nfrom a privately - owned site in jackson , nh this webcam provides interesting images of the eastern slope of mount washington .\nthe fastest human - observed wind speed in history ( 231mph ) was recorded on mount washington on april 12 , 1934 .\nmarty is mount washington\u2019s only permanent resident , holding court as the most recent in a long line of famous feline mascots .\nin the western united states , the rocky mountains reach much greater heights than mount washington . on pike ' s peak ( 14 , 110 feet ) , where the signal corps maintained an observatory for fifteen years , the temperature averaged 9\u00b0 lower than mount washington , but the wind velocity was appreciably less , averaging some twenty to twenty - five per cent below that on mount washington . the extreme velocity on pikes peak , though something over 100 m . p . h . , is appreciably less than the mount\nthe centennial , paper architectural model of the 100 - inch telescope is now available to download for a small donation to mount wilson observatory .\nthe vip partners program is a profile group corporate program offering members of the mount washington observatory the opportunity to purchase or lease new subaru or gmc vehicles at special pricing through the profile group dealerships .\nat 6 , 288 feet , mount washington is the highest point in northeastern north america . known worldwide for its record high winds and cold temperatures , it has been the subject of scientific inquiry and adventure ever since it was first summited by europeans in 1642 . throughout its long history mount washington has also been the testing ground for various communication technologies . from the important work of the us army signal service in the 1870s to the modern - day weather broadcasts of the mount washington observatory , this mountaintop post has witnessed a rapid evolution in how humans communicate with each other . presenter : will broussard , outreach educator for the non - profit mount washington observatory .\nthis free series is held at the mount washington observatory weather discovery center in north conway . all programs begin at 7pm unless otherwise indicated , and we encourage you to arrive early to claim your seat .\nor send a check to : mount wilson institute , p . o . box 94146 , pasadena , ca 91109 . the observatory thanks you !\nweather observations and forecasts at mt . washington observatory are compiled by a human weather observer who goes outside to brave the dangerous elements .\nthe mount washington auto road recognizes many records of ascents , including by foot , bicycle , and automobile . the company hosts a foot race to the summit of mt . washington every june .\nlearn firsthand about the life and work of mount washington observatory on this overnight educational adventure at 6 , 288 ' . trips are available this july , august and september with limited space available . register today !\nfrom the top of attitash mountain resort , due south of mount washington , this webcam offers a unique view of the presidential range .\nas permanent residents since 1932 , the observatory has emerged as the voice of mount washington\u2014one of the northeast\u2019s most cherished natural resources and popular adventure destinations . in addition to our work in climate research and science education , the observatory provides an intimate connection to the mountain for millions of people .\ninterior of the united states observatory on mt . washington . photograph by the kilburn brothers . robert n . dennis collection of stereoscopic views .\nthe profile group corporate program offers members of the mount washington observatory the opportunity to purchase or lease new subaru or gmc vehicle at a special price through the profile group dealerships . to take advantage of the program the purchaser must be a member of the observatory for a minimum of six months .\nmarty is a boston university graduate and explorers club member . he lives on a mount washington valley dirt road with his wife , jan .\n1 . 1 million people per year visit mount washington observatory\u2019s website to view its webcams , weather forecasts , and other resources . more than 75 , 000 people follow the observatory on facebook , with a total reach of over 1 million people per month thanks to frequent and far - reaching engagement . more than 25 , 000 people subscribe to observatory e - newsletters , and hundreds of thousands of people view observatory videos on youtube . these diverse and far - reaching audiences offer excellent opportunities for brand building and lead generation for observatory partners .\nif you\u2019re interested in supporting the work of the mount washington observatory , volunteering your time , or having the same overnight experience i had as part of an edu trip , you\u2019ll find everything you need to know at urltoken .\nfrom the important work of the us army signal service in the 1870s to the modern - day weather broadcasts of the mount washington observatory , this mountaintop post has witnessed a rapid evolution in how humans communicate with one another .\nas a private , nonprofit institution , corporate partnerships are an essential component of mount washington observatory\u2019s funding and marketing . we proudly align with respected brands to achieve shared goals in brand - building , lead generation and income growth .\nmount washington cog railway at jacob\u2019s ladder . photograph by the kilburn brothers . stereoview card image . museum of the white mountains dan noel collection .\nthe weather discovery center is in north conway village across the street from the eastern slope inn . it shares a parking lot with the citizens bank . if you visit at 11am or 2pm you can see a live video feed fro the observers on the top of mount washington . the observatory itself is on the top of mount washington . people often confuse these two facts .\nthis private , non - profit science and educational center is a working observatory designed to measure the unique and often extreme weather conditions on mount washington . through guided tours and exhibits , visitors learn more about the science of meteorology .\nmount washington observatory is a private , nonprofit , member - supported institution with a mission to advance understanding of the natural systems that create the earth ' s weather and climate . since 1932 , the observatory has been monitoring the elements from its weather station on the summit of mount washington , using this unique site for scientific research and educational outreach . for more information , call ( 800 ) 706 - 0432 or visit mountwashington . org . # # # #\nwe recognize the observatory as an important iconic organization in the mount washington valley and being able to collaborate on this partnership is a great opportunity for us and we are proud to support them ,\nsaid owner dale petell .\nas a private , nonprofit institution , corporate partnerships are an essential component of the mount washington observatory\u2019s funding and marketing . we proudly align with respected brands to achieve shared goals in brand - building , lead generation and income growth .\nsharing the science and wonder of mount washington has been an integral part of the observatory ' s mission since our founding in 1932 . today , we are proud to continue that legacy with a number of diverse , innovative educational offerings .\nthis summer , your membership can be your admission to squam lakes natural science center ! for the entire month of june , all mount washington observatory members will get free admission for 2 adults and 2 children for one visit to squam lakes ' live animal exhibit trail when your observatory membership is presented at the welcome center .\n, a fundraiser to add restrooms , benches , and scenic overlooks to the observatory .\n, former president of the mt washington observatory ) that this article marks the first time mt washington was associated in print with the phrase\nworst weather in the world .\nthe article appeared in the december 1940 issue of\nthe history of mt . washington observatory began all the way back in 1870 . in hopes of improving forecast knowledge , a group of determined scientists set out on an expedition to observe mt . washington ' s winter weather .\njoin us as will broussard , outreach coordinator at mt . washington , delves into the history of communications as experienced atop mt . washington !\nin recognition of this discovery , mount washington observatory was honored as part of the aps historic sites initiative . on september 6 , 2014 , aps president malcolm beasley presented a plaque to scot henley , observatory executive director , and cyrena - marie bried\u00e9 , director of summit operations . in attendance was historic sites committee chair katharine gebbie .\nsamantha , originally a native of boston , ma started her career with the mount washington observatory in 2012 on the summit as retail museum attendant . after her first year being part of the summit staff decided she wanted to move up here and become a full time employee of the observatory . she spent 4 years fulfilling the role as retail museum attendant for both the extreme mount washington museum as well as the weather discovery center . she currently has taken on the role as retail manager .\nafter watching weather documentaries as a kid and seeing what the conditions were like at the summit of mount washington , adam ' s fascination with mount washington began . this fall , adam was offered the opportunity to join the team for the fall season and learn about forecasting and the research that is conducted on the summit .\nseems to me that some funding could be derived from charging for 1 week stays at the observatory ! what greater adventure could one have than to spend a winter week in the observatory .\nsaturday , september 9 , 2017 ( rain date : sunday , september 10 ) the workshop will meet at 8 : 30 am and conclude at 4 : 30 pm . it will begin at the mount washington observatory weather discovery center in north conway , nh .\non oct . 15 , 1932 , a group of civilians founded the modern - day mt . washington observatory and continued the work of the united states signal service . meteorologists and researchers continue learning more about our atmosphere each day from their work at the summit of mt . washington . the observatory is a non - profit organization dependent on donors .\nhealth and wellness are important for mount washington observatory staff , who face the rigors of mother nature 24 hours a day , 365 days a year . since 2008 , cranmore has proudly offered free cranmore family fitness center memberships to all of our full - time employees .\nmount washington observatory has been sharing the excitement of weather and climate with classrooms throughout new england since 1999 . designed to meet the new hampshire frameworks and national educational standards , our programs bring science to life with hands - on activities , interactive lessons , and engaging narrative .\nearning frequent and widespread media attention , mount washington observatory provides its partners invaluable exposure while earning them goodwill in the marketplace for supporting a respected nonprofit cause . it\u2019s a formula that works , year after year , and our family of loyal partners is testament to that success .\nin 1870 , a group of scientists hiked up the mountain with the intention of studying weather patterns . the data they brought back caught the attention of the united states signal service . they established an observation station at the summit of mt . washington in 1892 . forty years later , the newly minted mount washington observatory took over for the signal service .\na big thanks to all who came to the observatory this weekend to help us celebrate the sesquicentennial of george ellery hale , the pioneering astrophysicist and founder of mount wilson observatory who set astronomy on a revolutionary new path . we will keep the celebration of this remarkable man going throughout the year .\nmount wilson institute is very sad to lose one of our founders , c . robert ferguson .\nmount washington observatory\u2019s mountaintop weather station is the core of the institution . staffed continuously since the organization\u2019s founding , it is operated by two alternating crews who live on the summit for a week at a time , taking hourly weather observations , performing research , and conducting educational programs .\nany vip partners customer must be an active member of the mount washington observatory for a minimum of six ( 6 ) months . vip dealer visit authorization forms are only issued to eligible members and their spouse or domestic partner residing in the same household ( address verification required ) .\non the coastal mountains of the west we have no records from the cascades region above the middle levels on the lee side of the olympic mountains and on the west side of mount rainier . it is probable that winds well above 100 m . p . h . occur on the summit , though not likely equal to the winds on mount washington , for the horizontal gradient of temperature in this region is less than in new england . the amount of moist air which passes over the cascades , however , is much greater than that over mount washington , as may be readily noted in comparing winter photographs of the summits of western mountains , such as mount hood or mount rainier , with those of mount washington . the rime formations on these western mountains are tremendous , extending at times to twenty - five feet to windward .\nmount washington observatory is pleased to announce the north face ( tnf ) and synnott mountain guides participation in seek the peak offering a top - rope session for participants . tnf has also provided exclusive logo product to be used for prize giveaways as fundraising incentives to seek the peak participants .\nseek the peak is the largest annual fundraiser for the mount washington observatory . participants raise a minimum of $ 200 to support the observatory and to join in the weekend events including a kick - off party , a vendor expo featuring several gear sponsors , summit weather room tours , a hart\u2019s turkey dinner and a special awards ceremony where thousands of dollars in gear is raffled off to participants .\na facebook video posted by the observatory shows one of its team members struggling to stay upright against the buffeting winds . the observatory said the strongest gust recorded over the course of the day was 119 mph .\nthank you for your interest in visiting us . we operate facilities on the summit of mount washington and in downtown north conway , new hampshire . please choose a location for more information .\ndarby field made the first known ascent of mount washington in 1642 . at that time , mount washington was called the 6 , 288 ' mountain agiocochook . mount washington was a mountain that very few ever ventured up , not wanting to risk the treacherous conditions . it wasn ' t until 1852 that the first summit house was built . shortly thereafter , the tip top house , carriage road and the cog railway were completed on opposite sides of the mountain . the unprecedented engineering that went into the construction of these facilities and railway made new england ' s highest peak readily accessible to visitors of all ages . the popularity of mount washington began to grow and many more structures were built on the summit , making it the\ncity among the clouds .\non april 12 , 1934 their determination paid off when the observatory recorded the world\u2019s fastest surface wind speed ever observed by man : 231 mph . the value of a permanent mountaintop station was recognized , and mount washington observatory was established as a private , nonprofit organization to observe and maintain a record of weather data , perform weather and climate research , and foster public understanding of the mountain and its environment .\nor mailed to : mount wilson institute , p . o . box 94146 , pasadena , ca 91109 .\nwhile he\u2019s from warm south , ben has always enjoyed extreme and cold weather . he actually discovered the observatory\u2019s summer internship after snowshoeing the mount washington auto road earlier this year . he is excited to gain scientific knowledge in an unfamiliar field , and to pursue an interest that will inevitably prove unique and exciting .\nmt . washington , new hampshire , is located about 132 miles north of downtown boston .\nforty years later , an enthusiastic group of civilians founded mount washington observatory to continue the signal service\u2019s work . using modest funds from a research grant and a small handful of donors , bob monahan , sal pagliuca , alex mackenzie , and joe dodge re - established the mountaintop station on october 15 , 1932 . life at the top was far from luxurious , with no time off and no pay , but the ambitious crew was steadfast in their mission to advance understanding of weather , climate , and mount washington .\n\u201cthis is a win - win all around , \u201d said mark synnott owner of synnott mountain guides and professional athlete for tnf . \u201ci am looking forward to being able to represent both tnf and my guide school while supporting this important fundraising event and ultimately the work of the mount washington observatory , \u201d said synnott .\nby autumn 1856 , when the road was halfway complete , the money ran out . three years later the mount washington summit road company was formed , and they took over funding the project . construction began anew , continuing till 1861 , when the mt . washington carriage road was officially complete . the 7 . 6 - mile winding path extended from pinkman notch to the summit of washington .\nfor the safety of all our staff and guests , mount washington observatory does not permit the consumption of alcohol or controlled substances in or around our summit weather station or in any of our facilities . alcohol is not available on the summit , nor should it be brought to the summit by staff , visitors or guests .\non the other end of the spectrum , the mt . washington observatory has been as cold as 47 degrees below zero in january 1934 . the persistent strong winds atop mt . washington keep temperatures from reaching 50 below zero or colder in the winter , but the wind chill certainly makes up for it .\nsimon grew up in eastern pennsylvania and is a rising senior at penn state university studying meteorology . he has been passionate about weather for as long as he can remember , and especially loves winter weather . he first got a chance to visit mount washington observatory in 2014 and is excited to return this summer as an intern .\ngrowing up in concord nh , sarah has always been outside watching the environment around her , wondering how it works . this lead to her studying atmospheric sciences at the university of illinois at urbana - champaign . extreme weather has always thrilled sarah and excites her curiosity , making mount washington the perfect place for her to learn about observing mountain weather and sharpen her forecasting skills . she plans to use her experience at the mount washington observatory to help focus her future career , which at the moment , is pointing towards polar climate research .\nmt . washington measured 566 . 4 inches of snow during the winter of 1968 - 69 .\neaton is proud to be the official ups ( uninterruptible power supply ) and battery back - up supplier for mount washington observatory , helping sustain its 80 - year weather record and making sure its weather recording is not disrupted . when working in some of the worst weather conditions in the world , power outages are common\u2014which can mean losing precious weather data even when the power ' s only out for a few seconds . the mount washington observatory also takes advantage of eaton ' s on - site preventive maintenance services as well as eaton ' s remote monitoring service that continually collects ups performance data and sends status messages to eaton ' s 24x7 remote monitoring command center .\nafter nearly three winters on the summit , brian headed south to work as the chief weather observer at blue hill observatory and science center just south of boston while going to graduate school at night . in early 2016 brian graduated from boston university with a master\u2019s of education with a focus in science education , and moved back to the mount washington valley to serve as mount washington observatory\u2019s director of education . when brian\u2019s not administering and teaching educational programs and summit adventures , you can find him hiking , mountaineering , trail running , skiing or staring at the clouds . he currently resides in north conway along with his partner , stephanie , and their retired sled dog , pearl .\nsarah grew up in havelock , nc , where coastal storms and powerful hurricanes first sparked her interest in weather . she held onto that interest through high school and into college , and after graduating from georgia tech with her bachelor\u2019s degree in earth and atmospheric science in 2015 , she came across the mount washington observatory during her job search .\ntoday , mount washington observatory is a non - profit research and educational institute with a goal of advancing our understanding of weather and climate . current projects include research on rime ice formation , air pollutant trends , the effects of climate change on high altitude environments , and global tropospheric chemistry . furthermore , as a location that researchers still joke is\nhome of the world ' s worst weather\n, the observatory also partners with manufacturers to conduct product testing .\nthere are many mountain stations in europe . the most famous is sonnblick observatory in austria , at a height of 10 , 170 feet , which now has a fifty - year record . the temperatures there , however , are much milder than mount washington ' s , ranging from a minimum of 8\u00b0 fr . in february to a maxi -\neastern mountain sports is the official outfitter of mount washington observatory , providing our staff with rugged gear that withstands the rigors of life and work in the home of the world ' s worst weather . with a shared passion for the outdoors , eastern mountain sports is also a presenting sponsor of the observatory ' s seek the peak hike - a - thon , and the ems climbing school has led mountaineering trips to the observatory ' s summit weather station since 1995 . through authentic experiences , credible expertise and gear that performs no matter what , eastern mountain sports is committed to the mountain life .\neveryone knows that the climate on mount washington is severe . people like comparisons , however , and many questions are asked . is it worse than the climate on other high mountains in eastern united states ? is it worse than the climate on the higher peaks of the pacific coast , or in alaska ? how does the climate of mount washington compare with that of the high mountains of europe , with the worst parts of the arctic , for example , svalbard , or spitzbergen , as we may again have to call it with germany now in control of norway ? adelie land , in the antarctic , is the\nhome of the blizzard .\nis the climate on mount washington worse than it is there ? i am afraid that even local pride will not make it possible for us to say that mount washington has the worst climate in in the world ; but comparisons are of interest .\nfrom the top of wildcat mountain , this view offers a look across pinkham notch to mount washington . tuckerman ravine , can be seen on the left side of the image and huntington ravine can be found on the right .\nthis is a must stop location every time we ' re in the area . it is very informative with interactive displays . the only way it could be better is if you were sitting on top of mount washington yourself .\n* each trip will be customized to every teacher pairing to allow for flexibility in videoconference connection times , content and professional development goals . as always on mount washington , weather conditions and safety will dictate the schedule of activities .\nwill ' s hobbies include walking , bird watching , and cooking strange meals . the midcoast maine native is excited to experience mount washington ' s myriad meteorological phenomena , especially altocumulus lenticularis , temperature inversions , and rime ice .\nzach has spent almost every summer in nh and has climbed mount washington several times . mount washington has always interested him from a very young age because of its extreme weather . after graduating this may 2018 with a b . s . in meteorology from the suny college at oswego , zach will be an intern on the mountain . he hopes to experience the extreme weather and gain professional research experience while forecasting the weather for such a challenging area .\nthe workshop will commence at 2 : 30 pm with an indoor session at the mount washington observatory\u2019s weather discovery center located at 2779 white mountain highway , north conway ( across the street from the eastern slope inn ) . this session will break at 5 : 30 pm . workshop participants will have enough time to grab dinner before viewing the night\u2019s sky .\nhow do these climatic conditions compare with those on other mountains where observations have been made ? in the eastern united states there is no mountain as high as mount washington until we reach north carolina , where mount mitchell and some others reach a few hundred feet higher . the temperatures on mount mitchell are approximately 20 degrees higher and the winds there only about two thirds as strong . the snow and icing are correspondingly reduced . in eastern canada , on the gasp\u00e9 peninsula , there are fairly high mountains , and on the northern coast of labrador the mountains rise to over 6 , 000 feet . we have no records and know of no reports of conditions on these mountains in winter . it is probable , however , that the gasp\u00e9 mountains , level for level , have as wet and windy a climate as mount washington , but not so cold , owing to the gulf of st . lawrence ; and that the mountains in northern labrador are on the whole less windy , less wet , and probably not much colder than mount washington , being fairly near hudson strait , from which direction winds colder than those which would reach mount washington would have to come .\nthis type of support from local business is very significant for the observatory ,\nsaid observatory president , brian fowler .\nnot only having a safe and reliable vehicle for our staff to utilize for educational outreach programs and summit travel but to be able to extend a special offer to our members helps us build our member base which is an essential revenue stream for the observatory .\nduring my 24 - hour stay at the mount washington observatory , i experienced winter fury that nearly knocked me over as well as profound serenity under a cloudless blue sky that took my breath away . i had the good fortune of being there on one of the few days each year with no fog enabling me to see for hundreds of miles in every direction .\nthe author , charles franklin brooks , was , in smith ' s words ,\nprofessor of meteorology at harvard university , first director of harvard ' s blue hill meteorological observatory in milton , mass . , and . . . a principal founder and the first secretary ( 1919 - 1954 ) of the a [ merican ] m [ eteorological ] s [ ociety ]\n, as well as\nthe leader in the establishment of the mount washington observatory\n. ( read smith ' s article [ linked above ] for a fuller story in which others , notably joe dodge , also get due credit for the observatory . )\ngriffin recently graduated cornell university with a b . s . in atmospheric sciences . he comes to the mount washington observatory in the summer of 2018 before he begins his ph . d . in earth system science at uc irvine in the fall . a lifelong nh resident and weather enthusiast , griffin has long been fascinated by the observatory and the extreme weather that occurs at the top of mt . washington . after 4 years in ithaca , ny , he is excited to be back in new hampshire for the summer . during his internship , griffin hopes to take on a new research project and gain forecasting experience at higher altitudes .\na massachusetts native , krissy started her career as a communications project manager at fidelity investments , crosby group . eight years later , in 2006 , she took a leap of faith and left the corporate world to relocate to the mount washington valley .\nsarah is excited to spend her summer back home at mount washington , away from the flat cornfields of illinois . in her free time she will be hiking the white mountains , reading , playing video games , climbing trees , and riding horses .\nlake of the clouds and mt . washington . vintage postcard . circa 1930 - 1945 . tichnor brothers collection .\nall the wonder of mount washington ' s weather experienced without the cold and car or train ride . excellent exhibits , including a full scale mock - up of an early weather station on the mountain where the strongest winds measured on earth were recorded .\ntrips depart from and return to the parking lot at the northeast corner of the great glen trails outdoor center at the base of the mt . washington auto road . the parking lot is located on route 16 directly across the road from the main entrance to the mount washington auto road . once we are assembled we will do introductions , load our gear into an observatory vehicle and walk across the street to the observatory ' s garage for a brief safety orientation and then head up the mountain . note : please park together with the other cars to conserve space in the spaces against the forest , so plow trucks can move easily through the lot .\nryan came to mount washington for the unique weather , and to explore and study the worst weather in the world . when he\u2019s not watching the weather , he enjoys backpacking , ski boarding , aggressive inline skating , traveling , video games , and movies .\nat the more norther stations the temperatures naturally are considerably lower , the winds stronger and the moisture features greater . the very worst we have record of is from mount nordenski\u00f6ld , spitzbergen , in north latitude 78\u00b0 , during the international polar year 1932 - 1933 . this observatory was at a height of 3 , 480 feet above sea level . the maximum velocity of the wind was 132 m . p . h . for a whole hour . this would correspond to well over 150 m . p . h . for an extreme velocity . while this does not approach the mount washington record , it must be remembered that this mountain is only about half as high as mount washington , and that on the latter records have been kept for a longer period of years . heavy riming was frequent , the anemometers having to be cleared of ice on one third to two thirds of the days in winter , which corresponds pretty closely to the situation on mount washington . the temperatures averaged 13\u00b0 f . for the year , from a low monthly mean of 3\u00b0 f . below zero to a high of 31\u00b0 f . above . the lowest temperature for the year was 27\u00b0 below zero . here , even in this exposed arctic mountain , we find neither wind nor temperature as severe as on mount washington , nor the icing any worse .\nlocated in the white mountains of northern new hampshire at 6 , 288 feet , the observatory features some of the world ' s most fascinating weather .\nwill comes to the observatory from antioch university new england graduate school , where he studied conservation biology . with an undergraduate degree in biology and extensive training in environmental education , he is thankful for the opportunity to share his love of science education with area students as the observatory ' s outreach coordinator .\nit is probable that there are worse mountains than mount washington , but observations do not seem to have been made upon them . those of kamchatka , of the aleutian islands , and , especially , the great mountains of alaska , may at times have more severe conditions than mount washington , but i am inclined to doubt it , notwithstanding their high latitude and stormy locations , except for the mountains rising above 15 , 000 feet , where temperatures lower than on mount washington must occur and with winds well in excess of 100 m . p . h . the same must be true of the highest of the himalayas , above 20 , 000 feet ; though mountains at 9 , 000 and 11 , 000 feet in china have been found to experience surprisingly low wind velocities and moderate temperatures .\nthe following tables provide the\nnormal\naverage weather conditions on mount washington for each month , averaged over the period of 1981 - 2010 . also included are the extreme ( record ) conditions recorded during the station ' s history , from 1933 to the present .\nin 1932 , a group of weather - enthused individuals reoccupied the summit . the individuals recognized the value of having a scientific facility to observe and record extreme weather conditions , conduct scientific research atop mount washington , provide educational programs and promote safety in the white mountains .\ni left with greater appreciation for the mountain itself as well as newfound respect and admiration for the men and women who work there . the mount washington observatory operates almost entirely on donations from members and corporate sponsors . i can\u2019t begin to imagine how much it costs to heat the facility and power the wall of technology that monitors the world\u2019s worst weather , but it\u2019s a uniquely new england story that needs to be told .\ndate : march 10 - 11 , 2018 ( backup date march 24 - 25 ) instructor : ryan knapp , weather observer / meteorologist at mount washington observatory this course will introduce photography basics for new and budding photographers and introduce some pointers for shooting in winter environments . the course will combine indoor instruction with outdoor field experience . participants must bring their own camera equipment . cameras must be dslr or have full manual control .\nmt . washington\u2019s original name is agiocochook , given by the abenaki indians . it translates to \u201chome of the great spirit\u201d .\nwhen they are not assisting with data collection , the observatory\u2019s interns are transferring those handwritten journals into digital records that will be a real asset for research .\npete describes his role at the observatory , which offers an ever - changing mix of field and office work , as\na dream come true .\nthey talk about their personal connection to seek the peak and the observatory . focus on a short , compelling message . if you participated befo . . .\nfor your health and safety , and for the health and safety of your fellow trip mates , you will be required to come prepared with attire and gear to protect you from mount washington ' s extreme conditions . view the full list on our required winter gear list ."]}
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the company advocare uses athletes like drew brees to promote products . npr ' s rachel martin speaks with mina kimes of espn the magazine about allegations against the organization .\nevery advocare distributor can make up to 40 percent of profits on every product that they sell .\nadvocare is not foreign to lawsuits and other forms of controversy . here are a few instances :\ni liken that to those that say advocare fooled them , or took their money . there ' s more to the story . . . . . and it has nothing to do with advocare .\ncertified for sport - eas and redbull have been tested , accepted and listed . advocare is not .\nrace at texas motor speedway , \u201d says allison levy , advocare\u2019s executive vice president and chief legal officer .\ni\u2019d like to share a few things that have helped me immensely in the industry , that i know can help you grow your advocare business as well . these advocare success tips are listed in no particular order .\ndudrick , just like an advocare advisor or distributor , has a vested interest in the company . what he has created still does not change the fact that advocare preys upon the out of shape and overweight person .\nlast weekend , we interviewed mina kimes of espn the magazine about her article on advocare , a multilevel marketing company . in her piece kimes quotes dozens of former advocare salespeople who were unhappy with their experience with the company . advocare says the characterization of the company drawn in the piece is incorrect and requested a chance to respond .\ntrevor bayne and advocare are locked into the no . 6 roush fenway racing ford for the next three seasons .\ngiving away a free premium when someone becomes a customer or distributor in your advocare business is a smart move .\npetition \u00b7 federal trade commission : the direct sales company advocare international should be investigated by the ftc . \u00b7 urltoken\nadvocare is a direct sales company . besides selling the 70 + products offered by advocare , distributors can earn additional\noverrides\n( more compensation ) from newer distributors in the sales network . advocare ' s distributors , according to their financial disclosure statements , stated that distributors could make up to 40 % commissions on every product they sell .\nwhy are all these people involved in advocare ?\nhe continues .\nbecause it ' s a viable business , and they believe in the products , what they are selling and in advocare . and so do i .\nan earlier web version of this story inaccurately used the phrase\npyramid scheme\nto describe advocare ' s activities .\nadvocare reviews are all over the internet . the complaints , the love , the scam accusations . i\u2019m not affiliated with advocare at all , but i am a network marketing professional who has seen people rise and fall in mlm companies .\nadvocare distributors love the advocare weight lost products \u2013 the cleanse in particular , it seems . the one thing it seems distributors have the biggest issue with \u2013 like many network marketing companies \u2013 is finding people to talk to about their business .\ndr . hackman lives and works in california . he has been with advocare since its inception and partnered with rangis ( the founder of advocare ) . he can be seen here stressing the benefit of healthy eating with whole , fresh foods .\nadvocare ' s sports ties run deep , from its high - profile athlete endorsers to its sponsored events , like the advocare cowboys classic at at & t ; stadium in dallas in 2014 . ( the game was broadcast by espn on abc . )\nthere you have it folks . these are my top advocare success tips so you can make more money with advocare . what are your thoughts ? leave a comment below to let me know what you think . i look forward to hearing from you .\nif you\u2019d like to learn more visit the advo - truth facebook page , the advocare facts blog , or the urltoken blog .\nadvocare\u2019s most popular product seems to be their spark energy drink , which is the product drew brees is most often associated with .\ngood for you , david . advocare is a great company . keep up the good work and keep moving your business forward .\nwhile advocare may not pay drew brees directly , they supply him and his family with all of the product they want . advocare is also a contributor to the\ndrew brees foundation . the biggest contradiction to the\nunpaid endorser\nclaim can be found on drew brees personal website . here he lists all of the financial sponsors who support him . advocare is on that list .\nolympic swimmer , jessica hardy , was notified on july 23 , 2008 that her blood tests tested positive for clenbuterol . hardy has claimed innocence and said she has never even heard of clenbuterol , attributing her positive drug result to either a tainted nutritional supplement or sabotage . hardy was taking advocare supplements at the time and sued advocare for supplying tainted supplements ; advocare countersued for making false claims . advocare disputed the findings of the arbitration hearing , which found that the supplements were contaminated , and reduced hardy ' s suspension .\nadvocare , based in plano , texas , first appeared on the nascar scene in 2011 as a sponsor for the sprint cup race at atlanta motor speedway . the following year , advocare expanded its involvement with sponsorship of the no . 3 richard childress racing team in nns as well as an additional cup race at phoenix international raceway . most recently , advocare supported austin dillon\u2019s nationwide series effort .\ndr . keen lives and works in california . again , in the listing of his professional accomplishments and affiliations , there is no professional mention of advocare . but dr . keen is listed on the board of pistachio health and also an advocare competitor , herbalife .\n20 . \u2022 s an advisor , you have the potential to earn income 5 a ways with advocare \u2022 he following is an overview of 5 of the ways an t advocare independent distributor can earn income \u2022 ach slide has been created to give you a general , but e clear , overview of the earning potential offered through our compensation plan \u2022 lease refer to advocare international\u2019s policy and p procedures for complete details and / or technical details concerning the compensation plan personal testimonials reflect individual experiences of advocare independent distributors and are not necessarily typical of the results you may obtain . weight loss varies with individual effort , body composition , eating patterns and exercise . if you have a medical condition or are pregnant or nursing . advocare recommends that you consult your healthcare professional before starting an advocare product regimen .\nnfl , nhl , mlb etc - outrageous claims were made about advocare being the only supplements allowed in pro locker rooms . all supplements used by pro athletes are screened and cleared by nsf international . only three companies are allowed and advocare is not one of them .\nadvocare stopped offering kickstart spark targeted at children ages 4 - 11 due to medical concerns since the product contained 60 mg of caffeine .\nthe multi - level marketing company advocare responds to last week ' s conversation between npr ' s rachel martin and espn journalist mina kimes .\nthe lawsuit where advocare was charged $ 1 . 9 million in damages for releasing two sales distributors ( the lawsuit was eventually overturned ) .\nyou should all be excited ,\nhe said .\nbecause of you , we ' re gonna make advocare a household name !\nmartin : the company in question is called advocare . so just describe who they are . what is this company ? what do they do ?\nin an ideal world there would be no need for advocare to provide support and advocacy for older people and people with disabilities . but while there is a need , advocare proudly wears the badge of supporter and advocate . it stands ready to meet the challenges of the next 10 years .\ncoco palms tanning & smoothies is proud to offer the full line of advocare products , a respected and results - driven supplement line for losing weight and increasing your overall health . advocare offers everything from supplements to protein powder , pre - and post - workout formulas , and so much more . if you\u2019re already looking your best with a great tan and fueling your body with our healthy smoothies , keep the momentum going with advocare .\nif you do a quick google search , your results will contain page after page of\nadvocare branded\nweb pages . many of these web sites are directly set up by advocare while many more are in place through advocare\ndistributors\n; people trying desperately to make a few bucks by selling their products . if you know anything about internet marketing , you know that\nflooding\nsearch results is an oft used tactic in an attempt to squeeze out traffic to competitors web sites . advocare seems to have this area covered . so , one needs to dig a little deeper .\nadvocare international , the plano - based company that markets nutrition , weight - loss , energy and sports performance products , will be announced today as the new title sponsor of the advocare texas bowl , the december college bowl game at reliant stadium owned by espn regional television and operated by the texans .\nhurry ! free shipping for advocare one / 80\u00ae commit orders is coming to an end july 11 at 11 : 59 p . m . ct !\nadvocare does offer a meal replacement shake but is only to replace 1 meal a day . you still need to eat 2 additional meals and snacks .\njoin me while we take a look look through reviews of advocare to see if it\u2019s a legitimate business opportunity for you , or a complete scam .\nnoooooo . the individuals using / selling advocare do it for all different reasons . and good products will sell with whatever business plan it goes with .\nwe also liked the debt buster program with advocare . they were the only company that we have reviewed that provided financial management advice for its distributors .\nafter testing positive , she hired los angeles - based anti - doping research to test the advocare products and found both contained clenbuterol , the lawsuit said .\nwith the saints qb leading the way , advocare is using its sports ties to build a nutrition empire . but is the company really pushing false hope ?\nthis course of action is heavily promoted by one of advocare\u2019s top earners , danny mcdaniel , to help deflect any negative rhetoric and avoid even reasonable questions . even though this tactic is used to avoid the truth , it doesn\u2019t change the fact that more than ninety - eight percent of all active distributors have failed to make any serious money since advocare was founded ( see income disclosure statement ) , and there is no real proof that advocare\u2019s products work as claimed .\nthere are other ways to develop a good flow of residual income besides selling advocare products . blogging is always popular and writing about what you love , like you\u2019re doing here , has made many people successful . just like advocare though , it requires a concerted , consistent effort ; you just can\u2019t give up .\noverall , we were confident that distributors would be pretty happy working with advocare . the 40 percent profit margin on items was generous . also , we felt that the discounts for distributors and advisors was generous , at 20 percent and 40 percent respectively . we recommend advocare , both for their products and for distributors .\na few hundred spectators showed up friday to watch the saints practice at the new 55 , 000 - square - foot advocare sports performance center at the greenbrier .\n\u201cadvocare has been an outstanding partner to work with , and i am really excited to continue this relationship and represent advocare for three more seasons , \u201d bayne said in the release . \u201cit\u2019s a top - notch organization with a great group of employees and independent distributors who share our core principles of hard work and determination .\ntrevor bayne and the no . 6 roush fenway racing ford team will partner with leading health and wellness company advocare for the full 2014 nascar nationwide series season .\nlet the summer celebrations begin with all new advocare rehydrate\u00ae berry lemon ice . trust us when we say this flavor will change the way you hydrate this summer !\none thing that i did not see you mention was that advocare\u2019s products are not gluten free . this is a big deal for alot of us out there .\ndisclaimer : advocare is a registered trademark . the views in this article are just my opinion and may differ from the company\u2019s views . individual results will vary .\nadvocare employs around 247 people in the united states and claimed net sales of fewer than 100 million in 2009 . its corporate headquarters are in carrollton , tx .\nthey have been stealing pictures of people who use beachbody products and using them to sell their own . advocare is a scam ! ! . . .\nthe company advocare uses athletes like drew brees to promote products . npr ' s rachel martin speaks with mina kimes of espn the magazine about allegations against the organization .\ntheir roll in advocare is small , monetarily motivated , and while the research they do may be a foundation for some of advocares products , they have little to do with their formulation . if any of these individuals fully believe in advocare , then they would publish it along with all of the other boards and projects they list .\nadvocare has many good things going for it . here is what we found out about their compensation for distributors , called the\n5 ways to earn income\n:\nolympic swimmer jessica hardy tested positive for banned breathing enhancer , clenbuterol . hardy was taking arginine extreme , a free supplement from advocare , which had clenbuterol in it .\nthe company also sponsors a nascar sprint cup car and in 2015 became the\nofficial sports nutrition partner\nof mls . there ' s an ncaa basketball tournament called the advocare invitational and football ' s advocare v100 texas bowl , both owned and broadcast by espn . the network also owns the advocare texas kickoff . ( independent of his role at espn , analyst dr . jerry punch sits on the company ' s sports advisory council ; nfl analyst trent dilfer is a former endorser . in a statement , espn said of the network ' s business with the company :\nadvocare sponsors select espn - operated events and is also a sponsor across select espn platforms .\n)\nrecommending diet and lifestyle changes is common sense , but it is also a smart business practice on the part of advocare . there are a lot of wonderful , inspirational stories that you will hear about people using advocare products . i suspect that many of those transformations come from the nutrition and fitness programs that people have started and not the products themselves .\nnetworking and information sharing is an important part of the work of advocare . it serves to increase awareness of the need for advocacy , and also allows for the staff at advocare to keep abreast of new issues and new approaches to service provision . advocare is actively involved in the australian network for the prevention of elder abuse . at a state level it is member of the western australian network for the prevention of elder abuse , the seniors alliance , and funds a part time executive officer for the alliance for the prevention of elder abuse .\n\u201cadvocare is extremely proud to call roush fenway racing and trevor bayne partners , and we look forward to continuing our great relationship on and off the track . we are also excited about\ngreat advocare review elliott ! i was in it for a hot minute\u2026loved the spark\u2026 . it just wasn\u2019t for me though\u2026too many home parties and too many pills for my taste\u2026 = )\nthese are some great success tips , chuck . i\u2019ve been struggling to build my advocare business for the past 11 months . hopefully , this can help me get over the hump .\nadvocare supports the drew brees foundation , started by drew and his wife brittany and participated in the\nthe amazing race\nevent in new orleans presented by the foundation .\ni agree with you that there are many different ways to make money online or offline . while advocare is a great business model , it is by no means the only business model .\na dallas county jury awarded $ 1 . 9 million in damages against advocare in 2009 . the lawsuit was based on allegations of deceptive trade practices and unfairly cancelled agreements . bruce and teresa badgett were let go from their distributor contract unfairly . on top of the $ 1 . 9 million in damages , advocare was forced to also pay the badgett ' s legal fees .\nthrough their day to day contact with clients and the staff who provide care , the advocates at advocare have developed a strong understanding of the need for older people and people with disabilities to have their rights supported and upheld . advocare takes every opportunity to promote this with funders and decision makers . in its first year of operation advocare made a submission to the wa ministry of justice and has since made other submissions to inquiries by the senate and the house of representatives committees . where knowledge was lacking , advocare has initiated its own inquiries , in 2002 it conducted a research project to ascertain incidence and prevalence of elder abuse in wa and , more recently , a pilot study with the intent of gaining a better understanding of the experience of elder abuse .\nit makes complete sense to find people that love the advocare products because then they can really promote them . someone who doesn\u2019t like the products and just wants to make some quick cash isn\u2019t going to stick around for the long run . so i better get out there and find a lot of advocare lovers because chances are , some of them will also want to become distributors .\nas advocare has grown , it has signed dozens of high - profile athletes as endorsers , including nfl qbs andy dalton , philip rivers and alex smith , mlb pitcher doug fister and crossfit champion rich froning . but no spokesman matters more - - to the company , its distributors or its prospective recruits - - than brees . in 2014 , the saints trained next to the advocare sports performance center in west virginia ; brees lends his imprimatur to a line of db9 nutrition bars and supplements . in one commercial ( like several advocare spots , the ad ran on espn ) , brees appears on - screen in a suit , talking to the camera as pictures of families flash behind him .\ni ' ve seen product results , and so have thousands of people who trust advocare ,\nhe says in the ad .\nand the financial benefits can be just as rewarding for those who want more and decide to build their own advocare business .\nadvo - truth needs your help with \u201c federal trade commission : the direct sales company advocare international should be investigated by the ftc . \u201d . join advo - truth and 77 supporters today .\ndr . stohs is the former advocare seinor vice president of r & d . ; he is also a retired dean . outside of advocare supplement sales , i could find very little info . on his professional career . what i did find is that he is also involved with\npurely 4 heath\n. and is cited in reports supporting hydroxycut in 2010 with dr . keen .\nadvocare doesn ' t disclose what percentage of its products are sold to people who aren ' t members .\n[ distributors ] don ' t necessarily report those to advocare ,\nlevy says .\nbut we do know that our products are extensively sold and consumed .\nthe company points out that nearly 400 , 000 non - distributors have purchased products through its members ' sites .\nwith saints quarterback drew brees and other athletes leading the way , advocare is using its sports ties to build a nutrition empire . but is the company really pushing false hope ? tom farrey reports .\nby 2007 , though , business began to boom again . when the economy collapsed , millions of americans were either out of work or looking for extra cash ; advocare ' s message - - work from home , make more money , design your own life - - glimmered like an oasis . the company hired an experienced ceo and doubled down on sports marketing . in 2010 , advocare brought on brees as its national spokesman ; the company pays him for his appearances , gives him products and donates to his charity . brees , who declined an interview with espn but answered questions via email , says he ' s been an advocare user since 2002 .\nadvocare products have had a big role in my success as an nfl player and have certainly prolonged my career ,\nhe says .\ndr . kraemer lives and works in connecticut . he owns and runs a lab producing and testing supplements , but yet again , no professional mention of advocare . since his lab is funded by grants , it becomes easy to see how and why he would want to get involved with companies like advocare . by either subsidizing his labs research , or by direct payment , dr . kraemer is able to earn a living and keep his employees employed . dr . kraemer is also on the board for other supplement companies , bommarito performance systems and imagenetix . again , these are competitors to advocare .\nprofessional and celebrity endorsements are used quite heavily as a way to gain trust . i have heard many times that these sponsors are not paid and support advocare because of the great products they make . while i did not dig into the endorsement side of advocare , i did stumble upon the contradiction of the claim ,\nunpaid endorsers\nwith one of their most notable endorser , drew brees .\ntruth is , if advocare were to yank the comp plan tomorrow , the passion and desire for those who\nhelp\nothers would go along with it . the motivator is all about money .\nthey don ' t make magic pills and nobody has said that they do . anybody who things the magic pills exist suffer from ignorance and that ' s not an advocare distributor ' s problem . anybody who thinks they can get rich selling this stuff suffers from ignorance . sure , there are some that make some good money but those who quit their jobs to start selling advocare lack intelligence .\nadvocare is a multilevel marketing ( mlm ) company that sells nutrition and weight loss supplements . if you are on facebook , twitter , or pinterest , chances are you know someone that is a distributor for these products . advocare has become increasingly popular in recent years , signing on numerous famous athletes as endorsers . they even recently recruited rich froning as an endorser\u2014the professional crossfitter who holds a 4 - time record of the crossfit games\u2019 \u201cfittest man on earth\u201d title ! so , if rich froning is \u201cgetting sparked up\u201d to get through his crossfit wods , should you be too ? is advocare actually healthy ?\nstephanie klein - davis | the roanoke times july 25 , 2014 bryce harris ( # 79 ) and zach strief ( # 64 ) practice on friday morning at the advocare performance center at the greenbrier .\nmemorial may be made to the victory juction gang camp in honor of adam petty , mail gifts to advocare international , 2727 realty road , # 134 , carrollton , tx 75006 , attn : memorials .\nnascar driver trevor bayne , who drives the no . 6 advocare car says ,\nit ' s a great product , and i really do feel like it helps me in the race car .\nas you probably know from the advocare website itself , it has a deep product line with everything from supplements and health drinks to energy bars . it\u2019s a fully - stocked health and wellness product company .\nit\u2019s one thing if a distributor is providing false claims \u2013 i don\u2019t know that\u2019s the case \u2013 but anyone considering advocare as a business should know that network marketing is the greatest profession in the world .\nmost people recruit \u201cdown\u201d rather than \u201c recruit up . \u201d this is a huge mistake as i see it . typically , the people most successful reps in advocare were already successful in their previous endeavors .\ni\u2019ve been a distributor with advocare for 6 months and have run through my friends and family contacts on facebook . i\u2019ve generated about 10 customers . how do i start getting customers outside of these contacts ?\nwe started with advocare in june of 2013 to simply save money on products . i was formerly a collegiate football player and complete nutrition junkie , but saving money made sense ! . . .\nevery mlm fosters its own culture . some promote glitz and glamour ; others , like advocare , push a more wholesome image .\ndrew is the kind of person , really on the field as well as off , that embodies who advocare is and what our brand is all about ,\nlevy says . that brand aligns perfectly with the quarterback ' s reputation : family man . philanthropist . devout christian .\nstephanie klein - davis | the roanoke times july 25 , 2014 new orleans saints coach sean payton is interviewed after the first morning of practice at the new advocare performance center at the greenbrier resort on friday .\nsecuring athlete endorsers is a key part of advocare ' s model . the company lists more than 65 of them on its website , so while drew brees is unquestionably its face , the roster is deep .\ni just did a natural cleanse , is advocare for me ? \u2013 justasiam - [ \u2026 ] now some of the doctors and products mentioned , i kinda liked what they professed to do . so i was\u2026\nthey also have an advocare 24 day challenge which challenges customers to lose weight with their products in just 24 days . some of the results i saw were pretty astounding as far as weight and inches lost .\nwhen you find your leader , that\u2019s the person you want to spend most of your time and energy with . this is one of the best advocare success tips if you want to build a big organization .\nif anyone has been\nfinancially ruined\nby advocare , the greatest blame can most likely be found in the person making the claim . people make bad choices everyday and typically don ' t blame themselves .\ni started advocare jan 1 went thru the cleanse part . wasnt getting the energy people were talking about . than i started the second phase was three days into it than wam i . . .\nstephanie klein - davis | the roanoke times july 25 , 2014 uzo - diribe , chidera ( # 96 ) olb , runs through drills as the new orleans saints practice on friday at the advocare performance center .\nragus decided early on that advocare would focus on sports , and he enlisted coaches from nearby southern methodist university to work for him . one of advocare ' s earliest distributors , bruce badgett , says the company ' s top salesmen made dozens of trips to nfl locker rooms , forging handshake deals with strength coaches for the chiefs , cowboys and oilers . occasionally , he says , they even set up the players ' wives with lucrative distributorships . ( the company denies that this practice occurs . ) advocare ' s sports ties\ngave us credibility with every person - - every mom who has a son playing football ,\nbadgett says .\nwhen you become an advocare distributor , you sign a long , complicated contract - - the latest version is 33 pages - - that outlines the company ' s pay plan . advocare ' s products are generally pricier than their store - brand equivalents , but advisors can buy them at a discount to resell . ( advocare forbids distributors from using sites like amazon or ebay ; widespread availability would undermine the direct - selling model . ) if advisors sign people up , they can earn up to 3 . 5 percent of the retail value of products bought by their recruits and the people below them , and receive bonuses for growing their downlines .\nwhile advocare doesn ' t broadcast its religious side to the public - - levy says it is a secular company - - former distributors say christianity permeates the culture . the company ' s sacred text , ragus '\nguiding principles ,\nopens with the admonition :\nhonor god through our faith , family and friends .\nseveral distributors say advocare thrives inside churches , where pre - existing networks make it easier for distributors to preach the good news of multilevel marketing .\nthere are some congregations here in dallas where , if you participate in some of the groups , you will participate in advocare ,\none former member says .\nmartin : mina kimes is a reporter with espn the magazine . we ' ve been talking about her investigative story about the company advocare . thanks so much for talking with us and sharing your reporting , mina .\nsupplements don ' t create a healthy lifestyle . eating healthy does but what advocare is intended to do is to promote a this healthy lifestyle while offering vitamin - rich supplements to use in conjunction with healthy eating .\nwhile advocare sells numerous weight loss shakes , protein bars , and nutritional supplements , for the purposes of this post , i\u2019ll be focusing on the trendy product advocare spark\u00ae energy . according to the spark product tagline , it promises to be \u201ca sugar - free source of long - lasting energy\u201d . as far as advocare products go , i certainly could have highlighted another of their products with many more toxic ingredients and health concerns than spark . but i feel compelled to focus on this product , in part because i have personally suffered from the effects of a lack of energy , fatigue , and mental fogginess that this product claims to eliminate and i have discovered the real solution to these problems ( hint - it\u2019s not advocare ) . this product is a perfect example of why even seemingly \u201cbetter choices\u201d will still never be a healthier option than simply choosing real food .\nwhen you join advocare , you start your own business . you become an entrepreneur . you need to transition to the entrepreneur mindset if you want to succeed with your advocare business . this means you have a big vision , clearly identified goals , a plan for success , and a strong work ethic . it means you see things before they exist , and you take the long - term view , instead of expecting immediate gratification .\nto be frank , i\u2019m appalled that products like advocare\u00ae are allowed to be sold in our country . it just demonstrates that although many supplements can benefit one\u2019s health , they are not tested and regulated by the fda .\nwhether you are building your advocare business online or offline , you should use an auto - responder . this is a software program that helps you manage your leads . basically , it automates your follow - up process .\nadvocare international , l . p . is a nutrition , weight - loss and skin - care company founded by charles ragus . ragus , joining herbalife in 1983 , become one of the company ' s top distributors . in 1989 , he founded a company called omnitron . wade v omnitrition became a landmark case in the legalities of running a mln . this lawsuit shut down omnitrition . ragus came back in 1993 and created advocare international .\nat the event , the ferros didn ' t explain , in detail , how they actually sell advocare . but they provide plenty of information elsewhere . in addition to running a facebook group with nearly 12 , 000 members , the couple operate a website that ' s replete with training materials . one powerpoint , titled\nhow to present advocare properly ,\nsays :\nhealth crisis + financial crisis = opportunity .\nit goes on to claim that the direct - sales industry has\nmore millionaires than any other industry .\n( after being presented with questions about the ferros ' site by espn , advocare asked the couple to take several documents down . )\nthis is one of my most important advocare success tips . do not confuse busy work with being productive . the only two activities that pay you in advocare are retailing and recruiting , for personal recruits , and helping your team members do it . everything else you do is busy work . spend at least 90 % of your \u201cbusiness hours\u201d on retailing and recruiting and your business will grow . focus on busy work and you will spin your wheels .\nit ' s a process . i disagree that people sell advocare to\ndesperately make money\n. my wife sells advocare , and we don ' t need extra money to get by , but we use the proceeds for things like an extra vacation . if you could make an extra $ 2 , 000 a year by living healthy and promoting others to do the same , i fail to believe where you can find the negative in that .\nlike other mlms , advocare created a ladder system for its salespeople ; in order to climb the ranks - - which range from\nadvisor\nto platinum - - and earn bigger bonuses , members had to recruit . badgett , along with several other distributors who joined advocare in its early years , rose to the pinnacle , earning millions . at one point , he says , he presided over a downline of more than 30 , 000 people , collecting commissions on sales from members many levels beneath him . in 1999 , he and his wife bought a ranch in oklahoma and named it advocare acres , branding their horses with the company ' s logo , a swooping a .\nadvocare has formed a strategic alliance with informed - choice to certify the products that carry the informed - choice logo are banned substance free , although former olympic swimmer jessica hardy may have another opinion . informed - choice does not test all of advocare\u2019s products , and they only test for the presence of banned substances . what they don\u2019t test for is ingredient quality , quantity , or efficacy . but they would love it if you believed that they did .\nadvocare claims to provide physical and financial wellness , through the sale of sports performance , nutritional , weight control , and skincare products ( advocare ) . similar to other mlm companies , such as mary kay , vemma , and herbalife , they recruit distributors to sell their products via word of mouth and face - to - face sales , all the while promoting the idea that wealth and success can be obtained by anyone that adheres to their business model .\n- posted an updated promotional video ; while a previous version of the same video stated that advocare\noffers the average american the chance to make an above - average income ,\nthe phrase was cut from the new version .\ndr . dudrick lives and works in connecticut . no professional mention of advocare in any of his listed credentials . he also developed , markets and sells his own supplements -\nmyogence\nwhich is advocares\ncatalyst\n. urltoken\nduring the presentation i was surprised by how much they favored supplementation over a proper , healthy diet with one of the most disturbing bits of info . being the use of advocare muscle gainer mixed into a baby ' s formula .\na few years ago , advocare ' s product\nkickstart spark\nwas targeted to children age 4 - 11 . it contained 60 mg of caffeine and came under severe scrutiny from pediatricians for the high dosage of this stimulant .\nwith its decision monday , the panel shortened hardy ' s competition ban to one year , from two . carrollton - based advocare said tuesday in a statement that the panel ' s finding\nis in direct conflict\nwith\nindependent\ntesting that showed hardy ' s supplements to be free of contaminants . also , the company said , the arbitration process was\nseverely flawed ,\nin part because advocare was not allowed to participate or even attend .\ni mean all business when it comes to economy is mlm . i think you are bashing the complete business model everyone uses and i think that the advisory board made advocare products because of their profession and knowledge . not became doctors , nutritionists , etc . . . because of advocare . if one person in a mixer does the wrong thing in portraying the products , such as say mix w / baby formula , why didn ' t you correct them ?\njust like you have a schedule at your job , you need a work schedule for your advocare business . this means you plan out your week each week . you determine what days , at what time , and what activities you will do to grow your advocare business each week . plan it out , schedule it in your day planner and have the discipline to do the things you know you should be doing , even when you don\u2019t feel like doing it .\nthe lawsuit claims carrollton , texas - based advocare assured hardy its products did not contain banned substances . hardy said she regularly took two of the company ' s products during training for the trials - - arginine extreme and nighttime recovery .\nstephanie klein - davis | the roanoke times july 25 , 2014 zach arms of lewisburg holds his nephew blake , 9 months as he watches the new orleans saints practice at the new advocare performance center at the greenbrier resort on friday .\n\u201cour goal is to have a strong , sustainable partnership ( with advocare ) for a long time , \u201d rootes said . \u201cthey have deep roots in texas with a national footprint , and we will work hard to deliver value . \u201d\nadvocare\u00ae offers a variety of supplements and weight - loss programs , with the 24 - day challenge being the most popular program . the 24 - day challenge is the most popular program because it supposedly helps people \u201cget skinny\u201d in just 24 days . the program consists of a 10 - day \u201ccleanse\u201d phase followed by an additional 14 days of a \u201cmax\u201d phase . advocare\u00ae advertisements claim that the supplements taken during the \u201ccleanse\u201d phase will rid your body of toxins and prepare your body to better absorb nutrients . these supplements include an omega - 3 fatty acid supplement and an energy drink . according to advocare\u00ae , these supplements will help jump - start your weight - loss efforts by ridding your body of water weight .\ntherefore , just as you have with other dsa members veema , burnlounge , and herbalife , we request you launch an investigation into advocare international to determine if it is operating as a pyramid scheme or as a legitimate direct sales organization .\na buddy of mine has been on advocare for roughly 2 months . he is down 70lbs . he\u2019s starting his 24 day challenge team in jan and wants me to join . it\u2019s great that he lost all that weight , but i just don\u2019t see loosing 70lbs in roughly 1 1 / 2 months very healthy . also , i have high blood pressure , and energy drinks and supplements concern me . does this spark drink and any other advocare products affect my blood pressure ?\nstephanie klein - davis | the roanoke times july 25 , 2014 drew brees ( # 9 ) quarterback for the new orleans saints passes during friday morning ' s practice at the advocare sports performance center at the greenbrier resort in west virginia .\n\u201cfor me it\u2019s more than a sponsorship . i regularly use their products to stay in top form on and off the track . my wife ashton and i are also independent distributors for advocare , as are several other roush fenway employees . \u201d\nadvocare international , l . p . , v . badgett , bruce and teresa badgett : : 2012 : : texas court of appeals , fifth district decisions : : texas case law : : texas law : : us law : : justia\nbottom line , in our opinion , advocare is simply a product based pyramid scheme masquerading as a direct sales company with overpriced , and over hyped products that are similar to every other product you can find in your local nutrition product aisle .\nthat\u2019s a internationally recognized board of experts in the scientific and medical field as well as health and fitness . i\u2019m sure dr stanley dudrick founder of tpn and credited with saving the lives of 10k and more premie babies as well as surgical patients unable to eat by oral means , would not be associated with a company that does not produce and provide the best products for advocare to market . and the us soccer teams now use advocares rehydrate instead of gatorade . research advocare again .\nin advocare and other mlm companies , you can build a business for hundreds of dollars \u2013 be in profit very quickly \u2013 and build a walk - away income in 3 - 5 years . it\u2019s a shame more people don\u2019t realize this .\nif you stick with advocare and work at it like a business you will succeed . i was making $ 0 a month for 6 to 8 months but i did not stick with it . my good friend kirk however , did stick with it and he has made a good amount of money over the last two years . advocare is his life . i was unable to put that much of a commitment into it and as you can see one of us was not successful .\ni am new advocare advisor . i am loving it ! it ' s not easy . . . but is any sales job ? what you get in is what you get out . and the products are out of this world amazing !\nsince joining advocare , brees says he ' s been stopped on the streets by\nliterally thousands of people\nwho tell him how the company has changed their lives :\ni have literally never had a single person come up to me and say anything negative about advocare products or the business model .\nhe adds ,\ni see the lives that it changes , not only as a direct result of taking the products but the financial independence it gives many of its distributors .\ni am an advocare distributor and enjoy the products and how i feel on them . i have tried multiple products and advocare is by far the best . hate to burst your bubble but we do have a boards of medical doctors that formulates our products and they do go through a process to make sure they are safe . just because you think they are unsafe just means that\u2019s your opinion so don\u2019t come down on us that also have our opinion that this is an incredible line .\nsome have wondered if advocare also utilizes strategic lawsuits to control how many distributors are active , and to some extent who succeeds . they have incorporated what amounts to meaningless product guarantees as most people have been recruited by family or a friend , and most likely have no intention of returning the products due to the fear of personal retribution . advocare distributors have incorporated religion and god to ingratiate themselves and take advantage of relationships of trust within faith communicties . this further helps disguise the deceptive behaviors .\nchuck does a great job of explaining why you should lead with the product . i have never used the advocare products before but his suggestions on working the business make sense . promoting good products will beat out promoting the business opportunity every time .\nas charles pointed out here , let numbers work for you . make a plan and follow it . before you know it you will have a highly successful advocare business , and you will feel both pride and joy knowing you did it right .\nadvocare and its athlete endorsers pitch the company as a way to change lives and achieve\nfinancial freedom .\nsalespeople can make money by selling products , though the big bucks come from recruiting members . but the odds are long . of advocare ' s 517 , 666 salespeople in 2014 , only 0 . 54 percent made $ 10 , 000 from the company and just 0 . 06 percent exceeded $ 100 , 000 . here are the numbers from that year , the most recent available .\n31 . an overview of the entire marketing plan \u2022 he plan is the same for everybody t \u2022 ou are the variable y \u2022 or some this is a 90 day plan f \u2022 or some it is a 6 month plan f \u2022 or some it is a 1 year plan f \u2022 or some it could be a 2 year plan f \u2022 he important thing to know is\u2026 t the plan works ! personal testimonials reflect individual experiences of advocare independent distributors and are not necessarily typical of the results you may obtain . weight loss varies with individual effort , body composition , eating patterns and exercise . if you have a medical condition or are pregnant or nursing . advocare recommends that you consult your healthcare professional before starting an advocare product regimen .\nstephanie klein - davis | the roanoke times july 25 , 2014 jimmy graham , ( # 80 ) tight end for the new orleans saints is interviewed by the media following friday morning ' s practice at the advocare sports performance center at the greenbrier ."]}
{"id": 54054, "summary": [{"text": "al marjan island is a master developer and real estate development company located in the united arab emirates ( uae ) .", "topic": 38}, {"text": "the company operates in ras al khaimah providing master development services and property development .", "topic": 29}, {"text": "al marjan island a man-made island is located in ras al khaimah .", "topic": 9}, {"text": "extending a vast 4.5 kilometers into the sea , the island covers an area of 2.7 million square meters .", "topic": 6}, {"text": "as one of the leading master developers in ras al khaimah , al marjan island have interests in real estate including residential property development , as well as hospitality . ", "topic": 39}], "title": "al marjan island llc", "paragraphs": ["marjan island blvd al marjan island p . o . box14745 ras al khaimah , uae\nrakeen hands over 281 , 000 sq . ft . plot to aakar marjan island llc\nmarjan island blvd , al marjan island , p . o . box 14745 , ras al khaimah , uae\nat the heart of al marjan island is view island \u2013 breathtaking and a feast for your eyes .\nin our eyes , view island is the heart and soul of al marjan .\nthe groundbreaking ceremony , held on location on sunday , may 21 , 2017 , was attended by abdullah rashed al abdooli , managing director of al marjan island llc , and haitham mattar , ceo of ras al khaimah tourism development authority .\nthe us $ 50 million project will be the first four - star hotel on al marjan island .\ntripadvisor llc is not responsible for content on external web sites . taxes , fees not included for deals content .\nthe exclusive treasure island at al marjan is a meeting place for visitors and residents with a number of family resorts including marjan island resort & spa , luxurious apartments and waterfront development .\nthe al marjan island ( ami ) company has recently completed phase one of the al marjan island corniche project , which extends up to al hamra village and creates a dedicated 3 . 5km - long pedestrian and cycling track along the waterfront .\nand it is my honor to be a part of this success , and be part of al marjan island .\n* tripadvisor llc is not a booking agent and does not charge any service fees to users of our site . . . (\n' supercasa ' announces its first five - star hotel on a 75 , 000 sq . ft . plot on al marjan island\nal marjan , a man - made island is located in ras al khaimah . extending a vast 4 . 5 kilometers into the sea , the island covers an area of 2 . 7 million square meters .\nnamed after the iconic crystalline enriched al marjan island , marjan island resort & spa is located in ras al khaimah\u2018s first man - made archipelago of 4 picturesque coral - shaped islands and boasts breath - taking scenic marine views of the shimmering waters of the arabian gulf .\ninspired by our vision to make marjan island more than a sleeping destination , this alcohol - free . . .\nset against the picturesque backdrop of the arabian peninsula , and enclosed by the yanis and jais mountains , al marjan island is truly a luxury destination . with sun , sand and sea all year round , al marjan welcomes residents and visitors from all over the world .\nat al marjan island , we are powered by our emirate\u2019s unique values and dedicated to establish world - class sustainable real - estate development for residents , tourists , developers and investors in ras al khaimah .\nami\u2019s latest project links al marjan island with al hamra village through an additional track parallel to sheikh mohammed bin salem road . it represents a quality value - addition to ami and al hamra village in particular , and to ras al khaimah ' s ( rak ) tourism and real estate development in general .\nal marjan island is a cluster of four coral - shaped islands , which will feature a range of water homes , floating villas , hotels , resorts , sporting facilities and commercial amenities . located 27 kilometres southwest of ras al khaimah\u2019s town centre , al marjan island extends 4 . 5 kilometres out into the sea and covers an area of over 2 . 7 million square meters .\nsimply , al marjan island is a much sought - after destination for residents , tourists and investors . a place that will soon become a destination of choice for all .\ncrowngate international has broken ground today on its latest project in the uae - the avani resort on al marjan island , which is set to welcome first guests in q3 2019 .\nthe gateway into the island of al marjan , breeze island is a breath of fresh air in the world of luxury and hospitality . home to some of the best hotels \u2013 rixos , double tree by hilton and bab al bahr , breeze offers the perfect harmony of luxury and nature .\nwith waterfront homes , quality hotels and resorts , marinas , private beaches for residents , leisure , retail and recreational facilities , al marjan island is a unique investment opportunity with high returns .\nthe moorish designed marjan island resort & spa offers impeccable standards of service combined with distinctive style reflecting its arabic heritage and a tradition of hospitality .\n\u201cthe highly innovative and state - of - the - art technique used in the construction of the project has provided an environmental premium to al marjan island , ensuring healthy living conditions and long - term sustainability . i am sure investors and real estate buyers are eager to find out more about these key features and other value - added offerings of al marjan island during cityscape 2007 , \u201d added gough .\nrakeen , one of the region ' s most dynamic property developers and master planners , has announced that al marjan island , a usd 1 . 8 billion man - made island development off the coast of ras al khaimah , uae , will be launched during cityscape dubai 2007 at the dubai international exhibition centre from october 16 - 18 , 2007 .\nas an investment destination , al marjan island offers endless opportunities and benefits . it is the project of choice for property investors and developers who are seeking exceptional accommodations and leisure facilities that provide unique lifestyle choices and opportunities .\nthe corniche reflects al marjan island\u2019s vision of a contemporary waterfront village with innovative modern designs that complement the coastal environment and encourage outdoor living and activities . it features a circuit of running , cycling and walking paths located on the southwestern edge of the island , and connects the island\u2019s entrance in the south with the proposed food and beverage boardwalk to the north .\nwe aim to create and encourage sustainable community living that enhances quality of life in ras al khaimah . with the perfect combination of technology , innovation and operational excellence , our every stepping - stone is a milestone in al marjan\u2019s history of success .\n\u201cwith its existing attractions , the island is drawing a growing number of visitors and tourists . with this project in hand , ami will continue to raise the importance of business and tourism sector of ras al khaimah . there is great potential on this island for business and tourism , and we are very upbeat about the island\u2019s tourism potential in the coming period , \u201d concluded architect al abdooli .\napartments on the treasure island enjoy stunning views of the golden beaches overlooking the arabian gulf . connected to the breeze island , treasure island provides 3 , 500 meters to the corniche walkway ; designed for stress - free living and inspired to nurture your well - being .\na unique setting with breathtaking views , the island offers island - goers access to golden beaches , signature hotels , world - renowned beach clubs and a unique marina and leisure experience .\ncityscape , one of the largest business - to - business investment and property development exhibitions in the world , will provide rakeen a comprehensive platform to showcase the key features of al marjan island , helping drive sales performance of the first project of its kind to be developed in ras al khaimah , uae . rakeen will draw momentum from its successful participation during cityscape 2006 , which saw the high - profile launch of the fast - emerging developer .\nthe island offers complete leisure and entertainment opportunities that ensure children , adults , residents and tourists enjoy quality family time .\nrakeen is also involved in a host of other upscale projects in ras al khaimah , uae , such as the rak financial city , gateway city , rak convention centre , bab al bahr , jabel al jais , banyan tree resort , azure hotel and dana island . the company is also developing extensive mixed - use projects internationally such as isfahan , iran ; tbilisi uptown and tbilisi heights in georgia ; and kinshasa high rise congo in africa .\nal marjan island was created to boost the real estate assets held by the government of rak , with the primary objective of supporting rak\u2019s strategic development efforts , as well as improve community development and increase the number of tourist and business visitors to the emirate . ami has adopted a portfolio of near - term projects and strategic infrastructure that provide a mix of tourism , residential and hospitality developments .\n\u201cwe return to cityscape after rakeen was successfully launched at this event in 2006 . this year we have prepared a more exciting and fully loaded exhibition as we aim to take advantage of the enormous pool of investor prospects for t al marjan island during cityscape , which is one of the most important investment and property development exhibitions in the world , \u201d said amy gough , marketing manager of rakeen .\nmattar commented in a statement :\nwe are delighted to welcome avani resort al marjan island , further supporting our own vision to enhance and diversify the emirate\u2019s hospitality offering as we target one million visitors by the end of 2018 , and three million by 2025 . currently boasting just over 5 , 000 hotel rooms , the emirate is to add a further 4 , 445 new rooms in the coming years across various categories , with a number of opportunities still available for further investment in ras al khaimah\u2019s hospitality landscape .\nras al khaimah international airport will mark 2016 as the most successful year in its history with [ . . . ]\nras al khaimah\u2019s government is progressing plans to develop a new education free zone to attract mo [ . . . ]\nmoreover , to meet all our residents\u2019 needs , world - class education and health facilities are accessible in close proximity to the island .\nthe ras al khaimah transport authority ( rakta ) has launched a promising drive to promote reading amo [ . . . ]\nwith over 5000 meters of waterfront area , dream island is the perfect getaway for those looking for comfort and luxury at a dream destination .\nrak ftz and rakia were proud strategic partner sponsors to the first - ever ras al khaimah finance and [ . . . ]\nthe island\u2019s unique setting spans over 5 million square feet and offers a unique blend of retail destinations , leisure and beach clubs set around an urban core .\nthe colors , the temperature , the sights , sounds and smells \u2013 ras al khaimah celebrates outdoor living in it\u2019s own distinct way . with so much to offer outside , the year round sunshine , and sporadic rainfall add a whole new dimension to exploring and enjoying ras al khaimah\u2019s unique landscape .\nwith four distinct landscapes nurtured by a temperate weather all year round , ras al khaimah is home to fascinating people , abounded flora and fauna that thrive on rak\u2019s fertile plains .\nbuilt on 2 . 5 million feet and around the concept of family living in a naturally luxurious environment , at treasure island we are sure you will treasure your family\u2019s post - card moments \u2013 everyday .\nalso home to exquisite family hotels , resorts , beachside hotels and luxury residences , view island offers a perfectly natural and tranquil setting for rest and recreation with spectacular 360 degree views , all year round .\nras al khaimah is a popular tourist and lifestyle destination . a place that is home to fertile plains , towering mountains , white sandy beaches , generous mangroves and a magnificent desert .\nredefining the hospitality sector and reinventing industry best practices , our approach is guided by h . h . sheikh saud bin saqr al qasimi , member of the supreme council and ruler of rak .\nras al khaimah zoo opened its doors for the first time on 23 september 2014 , with its owner and residents confident it will help boost tourism in the emirate . [ . . . ]\nonce a historic harbor for trade and commerce , ras al khaimah is a port for contemporary values of progress and luxury , today . a destination truly rich in culture , with eyes set on the future .\nan ode to life and living , ras al khaimah is also a land of interesting contrast . where contemporary living is inspired by time - honored culture . where future progress is possible because of a history of success .\nwe had a family break this june with the family to try and visit ras al khaimah new attractions . the room was more of a suite style , large and comfortable . the service was truly first class . . .\na significant emirate of uae , ras al khaimah has well preserved the history of the emirate . rich archaeological heritage and ancient cultural remnants are evidence the emirate has long been a destination of choice for settlers who have traversed land , sea and history .\naspiring to innovate and achieve excellence in all our endeavors , we are inspired to deliver large - scale developments that are not only focused on waterfront areas but also include ras al khaimah\u2019s main city and mountainous regions , which guarantee high returns for investors and stakeholders .\nwith over 2 , 000 meters of waterfront area , breeze island boasts a unique retail and waterside facility . a first of its kind , the promenade is a major attraction for tourists and residents . an opportunity to shop , dine - in or simply breeze along the water while enjoying the view .\nras al khaimah is a land of interesting landscapes . a land like no other in the uae . where a lush green carpet of mangroves pay homage to pristine white sandy beaches , while the tallest mountain in uae \u2013 jebel jais \u2013 watches over the terracotta sand dunes .\nthe newest destination and most discerning resort attraction of ras al khaimah is a genuine place to experience world - class tourism in a setting where arabian hospitality complements our amiable culture . this alcohol - free resort is a place devoted to serenity and well - being and offers exclusivity and tranquility .\nthe 225 - key resort , to be operated by minor hotels , is located on a beach - front plot on view island . it will offer two pools , a spa , a gym , and kids\u2019 club , along with all - day dining and poolside restaurants , and meeting and event spaces with a 200 - people capacity .\nras al khaimah promises a future focused on a new brand of luxury , lifestyle , and hospitality in a unique and natural setting . a future that lives up to your aspirations of a good life . a future that complements your standards of living with a unique brand you can truly call your own .\nwhat\u2019s more , on breeze island , residents and visitors have access to a 2 , 000 meter corniche . a walkway where you kick - off the day\u2019s stresses with a healthy jog , a bicycle ride or a quick run . or take a break on shaded benches , while your kids play at the child - friendly play areas , or even enjoy your walk to the immaculate white sandy beach , open to all .\n\u201cthis picturesque corniche is designed to promote family activities and healthy living in a waterside location . it was thoughtfully designed with scalable facilities and public spaces that encourage both outdoor living and recreation activities with family and friends . it also includes unique public art exhibits celebrating the rich history of rak and northern emirates , \u201d said architect abdullah rashed al abdooli , managing director of ami company .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 strict / / en\nurltoken\nrupee rises against dollar to 68 . 57 , 18 . 62 against uae dirham\n\u201cto enhance the project\u2019s environmental qualities all dredging , reclamation and rock revetment works reject ' hostile dredging ' techniques and will utilize a more eco - friendly approach in creating the islands , \u201d said gough .\n\u201cmodern land reclamation techniques will be used in the project such as full pre - fill bunding , underwater sand pumping , and deep - sea sand quarry outsourcing . these techniques ensure zero dredging , zero siltation and zero material migration , helping maintain the crystal clear waters around the islands , rich seabed and lush marine life , \u201d added gough .\nmoreover , to ensure the highest level of accuracy , efficiency , safety and cost effectiveness of the project , highly advanced technologies are used in the reclamation work such as 3d modelling system and the differential global positioning system ( dgps ) , an enhancement to the global positioning system ( gps ) that is a common navigational application in most cars in the gulf . land reclamation is expected to be finished in december 2007 , while the project is expected to be delivered in june 2009 .\na crossroads of man and nature that has stood the test of time , culture and wonderment .\nwelcomes them to a landscape not only rich in luxury but luxurious in all things natural .\nwith a joint effort of all our board members , staff , contractors , consultants , investors and development partners , we continue to grow in resources and experience .\nfor land sales & investments advice , please contact our expert sales team . our experts are available for any advice \u2013 at any time . for careers : careers @ urltoken\n3 road show - china - q 1 , 2 , 4 moscow , st . peter , astana\nwe are committed to creating an inspiring environment with great people to work with . a career with us means working for a company that holds quality in the highest regard . which is why we are looking for people who want more , aspire to be more and are prepared to go the extra mile to achieve their career objectives .\ncompanies that develop , operate , manage , lease , sell , broker , appraise , or invest in residential and commercial real estate property holdings ( including free trade zones , industrial parks , special zones , shopping malls , mixed use developments , and others ) .\ncompanies that manage and operate real estate properties that include residential , commercial , touristic , and mixed - use properties ( also referred to as\nfacilities management\n) . the companies manage tenant leasing / rental contracts , payment collection , subcontracting and supervising of other services such as cleaning and maintenance of the facility . these managed properties exclude free trade zones , industrial parks , special zones , shopping malls , and / or hotel properties .\ncompanies that operate and manage commercial and residential properties . management activities include planning and supervising , overseeing rent collection , maintenance , security , housekeeping services , and other managerial tasks . companies may manage properties that the are owned by them or manage properties on behalf of other owners .\nall thomson reuters websites use cookies to improve your online experience . they were placed on your computer when you launched this website . you can change your cookie settings through your browser .\nasian refiners buying more oil from outside iran after u . s . sanctions - kpc ceo\nno breakthrough in nuclear talks as iran demands more after u . s . exit\nfor airlines , flexibility key to coping with u . s . - china trade war - emirates executive\nview the full company profile with details of ownership , investments , and subsidiaries on thomson reuters business development mena .\nhave questions regarding this company profile ? get detailed company information on thomson reuters business development mena .\nthomson reuters neither endorses nor is responsible for the accuracy or reliability of the information , opinion , advice or statement made on this company . please refer to the full member agreement . member agreement .\nthe 5 - start hotel will have 320 beach - facing rooms , and 2 fine dining restaurants , 2 casual restaurants , a pool , spa and gym facilities . construction is scheduled to start in the\nwith close proximity to the vibrant city of dubai , around a 40 minutes\u2019 drive , the resort is a perfect serene getaway . far from the city bustling activities , the resort is an unrivalled address for comfort and tranquility with family fun indulgence .\nexperience an unforgettable stay in one of the 299 spacious rooms and suites with indulgent . . .\nlocated in the heart of the resort with a prime location on the first floor and overlooking the . . .\none of the best stays in rak friendly hotel for families plenty of activities for kids and adults restaurants are nice and value for money specially zaitouna lebanese restaurant joseph the in . . .\nwe all enjoyed our stay in the resort . everyone found something to the taste . our children truly enjoyed the outdoor swimming pool . nice atmosphere , helpful staff everywhere . none of our requests was . . .\ni had wonderful time i this truly magical place with an outstanding and fascinating hospitality the rooms were super clean and bright with a nice view thanks a lot for mina in reservation really i . . .\nreplenish your omega 3 fatty acids , proteins and minerals and opt for a sea - based meal at one of the [ . . . ]\nthe indian sari can be traced back to the indus valley civilisation which flourished in the period 2 [ . . . ]\ntrade volumes between the united arab emirates and azerbaijan have been on a steady rise for the pas [ . . . ]\nthousands of investors come to the uae to start new ventures across various industries . in 2014 , the [ . . . ]\nwith expo 2020 fast - approaching , various major industries in the uae are benefitting from increased [ . . . ]\nlooking to take part in exciting activities during the remaining months of the year ? you are in for [ . . . ]\nthe united arab emirates has always had a deep - rooted respect for the law even well before its offic [ . . . ]\nrak ftz has been honoured by the emirates and europe economic forum with an innovation award , winnin [ . . . ]\nsubscribe to kaytoob newsletter , and we will make sure you get the latest happenings and news about rak ftz .\nwhile the uae is experiencing a continued surge of business and trade activity , the courts in the country are receiving a higher number of legal cases . in 2014 , a court in dubai recorded aed 1 . 76 bill [ . . . ]\nmembers of the 2016 korea - 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{"id": 54056, "summary": [{"text": "mediacom is a cable television and communications provider in the united states .", "topic": 23}, {"text": "founded in 1995 by rocco b. commisso , it serves primarily smaller markets in the midwest and southern united states .", "topic": 32}, {"text": "formerly a publicly traded firm , it went private in a $ 600 million transaction in march 2011 and is , as of 2011 , owned by commisso . ", "topic": 39}], "title": "mediacom", "paragraphs": ["ready to setup mediacom service ? here is the inside scoop on the latest mediacom cable deals and bundles .\nbest for : mediacom is best for families and individuals who live in rural areas where mediacom offers service .\nmediacom is a very large internet service providers with coverage in 12 states . is mediacom available in your area ?\nmediacom sport is fully integrated within mediacom\u2019s client services teams , and boasts a presence in mediacom canada offices in toronto , montreal and vancouver . collie said he expected to be \u201cactively hiring\u201d staff for mediacom sport beginning in q4 .\n@ passiveapc @ mediacomsupport # mediacom phone and internet outage in 50627 . multiple people reporting yet mediacom says there isn ' t\ni got cable through mediacom and they provide good service . the mediacom rep answers our questions when we go in there .\nthis article is one of a series of articles looking at the groupm mediacom audit . read the rest below : groupm reveals findings of mediacom audit : outlines overhaul of processes mediacom admits misuse of value banks \u2013 pledges no more mediacom faces losing at least one major client q & a : yum ! brands on mediacom - \u2018as clients we\u2019ve got to be fair timeline : mediacom\u2019s audit process\nmediacom is a cable provider that offers television , broadband internet and phone service to individuals and businesses . mediacom offers service in 22 states .\n\u00a92015 mediacom communications corporation . all rights reserved . you received this message because you are a customer of mediacom . if you do not wish to receive further commercial electronic mail messages from the sender , simply click here to unsubscribe and have your e - mail address removed from future mailings . mediacom , 1 mediacom way , mediacom park , ny 10918 .\nfind your local office : find out if mediacom is available in your state and locate your nearest office on mediacom\u2019s website . if there isn\u2019t yet availability in your area , mediacom can find your local provider for you .\nfree hd : mediacom\u2019s extensive hd lineup is available for customers to enjoy at no extra charge . in addition , if you already own an hdtv set , then mediacom will automatically upgrade your mediacom receiver to an hd receiver .\nmediacom is privately owned , although it was formerly traded publicly before being brought private in 2011 . the company operates through two subsidiaries : mediacom llc and mediacom broadband llc . the company is based in blooming grove , new york .\nmediacom communications and rocco b . commisso complete going - private transaction | business wire\nonce completed a local mediacom business account executive will contact you within 24 howrs .\nmediacom _ pressrelease _ new _ global _ sports _ division _ a . pdf\n@ pun1n10ded guess who ' s internet is once again down . mediacom support has bo idea why it wasn ' t working or how to fix it . thanks mediacom !\noverall , mediacom made things very easy and my experience with them was very favorable .\nupdate ; this story was updated on july 6 to include a response from mediacom .\nthe mediacom statement also accuses granite of \u201cusing a blackout to hold our customers hostage . \u201d\nmediacom has formally launched its five - year - old mediacom sport division in canada . the specialized business unit focuses on sports sponsorships , as well as event management and media rights negotiations .\nmediacom has been after the fcc for years to reform retrans policy . just recently , mediacom ceo rocco commisso weighed in at the fcc , accusing the agency of stalling on the issue .\nwhile mediacom had previously supplied clients with sports marketing services , collie said mediacom sport was a more formalized offering , capable of working in tandem with the agency\u2019s traditional media planning and buying capabilities .\n* accuracy not guaranteed . use the zip search and check with mediacom cable directly to verify availability .\nmediacom park , new york - - mediacom communications today announced the company\u2019s entire broadband network will be gigabit - capable by the end of 2016 . mediacom will become the first major u . s . cable company to fully transition to the docsis 3 . 1 \u201cgigasphere\u201d platform , the latest generation of broadband technology .\nthe special committee of mediacom\u2019s board of directors received financial advice from barclays capital inc . and legal advice from simpson thacher & bartlett llp . in addition , mediacom received legal advice from snr denton us llp .\nmediacom worldwide has launched a new global sports division , mediacom sport . it will be headed by global head of sports marcus john , who was previously svp & managing director of img consulting asia / pacific .\n) - - mediacom communications corporation ( nasdaq : mccc ) today announced the successful completion of its previously announced merger transaction with rocco b . commisso , the founder , chairman and chief executive officer of mediacom . as a result of the merger , mediacom is a private company wholly - owned by mr . commisso .\nas of 2018 , mediacom cable offer service to a population of 6 . 4 million in iowa , illinois , georgia , and 18 other states . some of the top cities included in the mediacom service area are des moines , springfield , columbus , and albany . as a cable provider , mediacom tends to offer the most coverage in urban and suburban areas . customers in mediacom service cities may be unable to access mediacom if they live far outside the urban center , where dsl providers like at & t and centurlink are more common .\nthe quality of your internet access depends on the level of its coverage in your area . so , take a close look at the mediacom cable coverage map . you can use our service to check out the mediacom cable availability in your area . in general , the mediacom cable service area covers almost all the areas of the usa .\nthe account is currently split between mediacom , which looks after traditional media , and um , which manages digital . mediacom ' s tenure as its sole media partner begins on 1 february 2017 and will run for three years .\ncheck out the nearly identical language mediacom used below , with the language used above for media general\u2019s kwqc tv .\nintraway chief innovations officer lucas lodeiro stated : \u201cwe are very excited to announce that we have partnered with mediacom , who have acquired one of our unique measuring and reporting solutions . we are confident that mediacom\u2019s implementation of our quality of experience solution will bolster mediacom\u2019s reputation as one of the top customer - focused cable operators in the united states . \u201d\nmediacom , meanwhile , charged that granite was \u201cholding mediacom customers hostage ( to ) extract a higher price for their product than if they relied on objective criteria to value their stations such as ratings , quality of content , etc . \u201d\npeoria - customers of mediacom cable television have not received week - tv channel 25 for the past thr . . .\nwe serve primarily small towns and cities outside of the primary cities within most dmas ,\nsaid a mediacom spokesperson .\n@ eddiekeiller well , no internet and to cable for at least a week . thanks for nothing mediacom # nootherchoice # bullshit\nmediacom is a pretty nice isp\u2026 and i ' m paying what i feel is a pretty reasonable price . . .\nchris collie , who previously worked with havas sports & entertainment , is heading the division after joining mediacom late last year .\na subscription to mediacom\u2019s tv service includes access to streaming video content from television channels ; users are required to authenticate themselves as current subscribers to the channel by using their mediacom id ; access to the internet is required in order to use tv everywhere .\n@ mistical it looks like # mediacom has a large outage everywhere . damn . can ' t remotely watch # plex now .\neales , who now heads metro and regional newspapers at the group , has previously worked with mediacom during his time at westpac .\nmediacom cable is a large cable internet provider that\u2019s been active since 1995 . mediacom is currently focused on internet service delivered over their coaxial cable and fiber - based networks , and also offers digital tv , digital phone , and home security services in 21 states .\nthe latest dispute comes about a week after mediacom chairman and ceo rocco commisso asked the federal communications commission to limit blackouts during retrans disputes .\n@ bulldogbam this is funny , my mediacom internet is down by my directv is working just fine . where\u2019s the commercial when you need it\n@ princemurphy99 gotta spend the entire weekend without cable and internet . been having problems for over a month total . mediacom is the worst .\nno contracts : sign up for service from mediacom without signing a contract . you can cancel at anytime without paying high early cancellation fees .\nlooks like mediacom is playing a broken record on their local tv affiliate dispute blackouts . below , i have included quotes , and link , from june 6 2015 peoria ( il ) journal star on mediacom - granite broadcasting local tv affiliate blackout . week tv is a granite owned nbc affiliate in peoria , illinois . btw , the mediacom - granite dispute lasted about 11 days , from june 1 - june 12 .\nthe station adds ,\nby law , if we do not reach an agreement , mediacom can no longer carry wkrn news 2 .\n\u201cthe granite spokesperson and contract negotiator wants to paint the picture that mediacom is not being reasonable \u2013 but there are hundreds of these deals we\u2019ve successfully completed in past two years , and not one of those set a price as high as granite\u2019s , \u201d said mediacom spokeswoman phyllis peters , noting that mediacom recently sent a letter to subscribers pointing out that it wasn\u2019t the cable company\u2019s decision to pull the plug on the station .\nwhen june arrived last week , mediacom cable viewers in central illinois lost week - tv channel 25 , the nbc affiliate in this market . the reason ? granite broadcasting , that owns week , wants a better deal from mediacom and the old contract expired at the end of may .\nmediacom is filing a petition with the fcc tuesday asking it to prevent blackouts during retransmission consent disputes for any station that does not reach 90 % of its market over - the - air or via the web , which mediacom suggests is most stations in its market and in the country .\nmediacom cable offers internet service across 21 states with the greatest coverage in iowa , illinois , and georgia . cable internet from mediacom cable is available to an estimated 6 . 4 million people , making it the 7th largest residential cable provider in the u . s . by coverage area .\nmediacom business has dedicated staff providing 24 / 7 / 365 support . we can answer your questions and show you the best options for your business\ney looked at 45 campaigns across 19 client accounts from mec , maxus and mindshare with a \u201cheavy emphasis\u201d on mediacom , going back two years .\ngranite broadcasting blocked three stations in minnesota , indiana and illinois to mediacom communications customers monday morning after the companies failed to reach a retransmission consent agreement .\nmediacom countered that it was willing to leave the stations on the air while it continued to negotiate , but that granite opted to pull its signal .\n@ dellorlol they sent techs out yesterday . took them 3 hours to install a new modem . problems still exist . # mediacom is a scam .\nmediacom sport\u2019s early initiatives include a program for dairy queen that includes both the toronto blue jays and baseball canada , complemented by a traditional media plan .\nmediacom charged media general with using nasty tactics to wring \u201cdouble the money\u201d out of mediacom , by pulling its stations right before the mlb all - star game on fox , blacking out the game on three stations in norfolk , va . ; topeka , kans . , and terre haute , ind .\n\u201csince 1999 , mediacom has invested $ 3 billion of private capital in iowa to ensure that hard - working families throughout the hawkeye state receive the same advanced communications services as america\u2019s largest cities , \u201d mediacom founder and ceo rocco b . commisso comments . \u201cas a result of these investments , i am extremely proud to announce that iowa is not only mediacom\u2019s first gigabit state , but now leads all u . s . states in gigabit broadband availability . \u201d\nbesides looking through tariffs , study the mediacom cable specials , presented on this page . it may help you save a good deal of money . there are also the mediacom cable offers , designed for loyal customers . so , have a look at them periodically to learn about the current accounts on services .\nmediacom and media general have struck a retransmission consent deal for the stations media general acquired from lin , the cable operator said thursday ( july 30 ) .\n\u201cdespite granite\u2019s actions , we stand ready to continue negotiations with the goal of reaching a fair agreement for our customers , \u201d mediacom said in a statement .\nthree fox stations \u2013 wvbt in norfolk , va . ; wthi in terre haute , ind . ; and ktmj in topeka , kans . \u2013 in mediacom territory went dark just as the all - star game , live from great american ballpark ( pictured ) in cincinnati , was beginning , according to mediacom .\nafter a rocky 2015 , this year mediacom has retained carnival cruises and picked up sony playstation but lost pharmacare , nrma and vw in a global review .\ni have mediacom ' s internet and phone service , and the installation experience was fine and quick . and the quality of the service is fine as well .\nthe reason is that channel 25 , peoria\u2019s nbc affiliate , has been conspicuous by its absence on the mediacom dial due to an impasse between the cable company and granite broadcasting over the cost of airing the station . granite has blacked out two other stations in mediacom markets in fort wayne , ind . and duluth , minn .\nas a result of the merger , all outstanding shares of mediacom\u2019s class a common stock and class b common stock , other than those held by mr . commisso and his affiliates or as to which appraisal rights are perfected , were converted into the right to receive $ 8 . 75 per share in cash , without interest . bny mellon , as paying agent for the merger , will mail to mediacom stockholders materials to advise them of their rights and facilitate receipt of payment for their mediacom shares . shares of mediacom\u2019s class a common stock will be suspended from trading on the nasdaq global select market prior to market opening on monday , march 7 , 2011 .\nwhat mediacom wants most is some action out of the fcc on what it calls the\ngrowing crisis\nin retransmission consent and in response to various petitions and inquiries on the subject dating back years . without some action to rein in retrans prices and blackouts , mediacom says , all but the largest cable operators will have to :\none of the mediacom cable customers in central illinois recently asked if longtime newsman tom mcintyre , who retired recently , took the station with him when he stepped down .\nmediacom has said that granite has asked for rate increases of more than 100 % to renew its carriage agreement , costs that would be passed directly to their customers .\n\u201cover mediacom\u2019s 20 - year history in the cable business , the company has maintained an unbroken streak of year - over - year , quarter - over - quarter revenue growth , \u201d said amy maclean , editorial director of cablefax . \u201cthis consistent performance is indeed an impressive feat , positioning mediacom today in its strongest financial condition ever . \u201d\nplease call mediacom and tell them you do not want to lose wkrn news 2 and all of your favorite programming ,\nreads a statement posted on the station ' s website .\nyou should also let mediacom know that you do not want to be charged for programming that you may not receive if an agreement is not reached . mediacom ' s phone number is 1 - 855 - 633 - 4226 . if you would like to contact us , please call 615 - 369 - 7222 or email\nmediacom\u2019s cable network is commonly compared to other wired options , namely fiber and dsl . dsl uses phone lines for the last mile , while fiber services uses advanced fiber - optic lines designed for digital data . in general , fiber is the fastest and dsl is the slowest , so mediacom\u2019s cable is commonly seen as a middle - of - the - road option that provides good value for money . mediacom\u2019s network backbone is fiber based , and they currently mostly use coaxial within neighborhoods in close proximity to subscribers .\nthat said , if you are looking to setup mediacom cable service , make sure to check and make sure their service is available in your zip code by searching below .\nmediacom sport will offer four key areas of services : strategic advice , rights negotiation , rights activation and measurement . marcus\u2019 remit will be to work with mediacom\u2019s global account directors , to manage the relationship with key sporting bodies and to provide clients with first hand access to these opportunities in order to help them meet their ever - more complex marketing challenges . he will also work closely with the mediacom beyond advertising team and groupm\u2019s entertainment & sports partnerships group to communicate client engagement in sports across all consumer touch points .\nsteedman and pejic , despite the \u201cdevastating\u201d impact of the last few months on the business , are optimistic that mediacom will come out the other side in a stronger position .\na reminder for mediacom hockey fans , don\u2019t forget that you go back to the old antenna and pick up channel 25 the old - fashioned way \u2014 over the air .\naccording to mediacom , the clear winner in the survey was london - based mobsta , an experienced company in the geolocation space after spinning off from its original mobile advertising business .\naside from a boost to billings and morale , beating one of sydney ' s leading media agencies to a blue chip client such as news corp has added significance for mediacom .\nmediacom communications is the nation\u2019s eighth largest cable television company and one of the leading cable operators focused on serving the smaller cities in the united states , with a significant concentration in the midwestern and southeastern regions . mediacom communications offers a wide array of broadband products and services , including traditional and advanced video services such as digital television , video - on - demand , digital video recorders , high - definition television , as well as high - speed internet access and phone service . for more information about mediacom communications , please visit urltoken .\nmediacom further notes that as docsis 3 . 1 cable modems become more readily available in the marketplace , it intends to announce additional 1 gbps launches in other areas \u201con a market - by - market basis throughout the remainder of the year . \u201d in conjunction with the gig rollouts , mediacom says it will also introduce a new 500 mbps tier of service .\nthe findings of the mediacom australia audit come as a former mediacom ceo in the us slams the industry for \u201cwidespread\u201d rebates and kickbacks , as reported by advertising age . jon mandel , spoke out savagely about the practices , on stage at the association of national advertisers media leadership conference on thursday in hollywood \u2013 despite not having been an agency ceo since 2006 .\nand while commisso suggested that record indicated the latest mediacom petition was a futile effort , the company was going to try again in the interests of getting the fcc to do something .\nevery service from mediacom can be customized to fit your needs . browse , shop and create the offer that\u2019s right for you . start shopping local offers and plans in your area .\nmediacom has taken full control of news corp ' s media planning and buying after beating um in a closed review to consolidate its digital and traditional media budgets , adnews can reveal .\non its website , kwqc said that it has hoped it would be able to reach a deal with mediacom , as it has with several other multichannel video programming distributors in the past .\nstations owned by granite broadcasting corp . in a number of markets have gone dark on mediacom communications cable systems after the companies failed to come to terms on retransmission consent , tvnewscheck reports .\n\u201cin addition to enhancing speeds for residential and small business customers today , the gigasphere platform we have deployed also lays the groundwork for offering multi - gig services in the future , \u201d mediacom cto jr walden explains . \u201cthis next - generation technology is an excellent complement to the gigabit + fiber solutions that mediacom business has been offering local businesses in our markets for many years . \u201d\nas for the square - off between granite and mediacom . granite posted this message on its kjbr - tv website in duluth : \u201cplease know that we have tried hard to reach a fair agreement with mediacom so that our viewers would not miss any of our stations\u2019 around - the - clock news coverage , weather emergencies , public service announcements and favorite local ( shows ) . \u201d\nin total , 12 people have left mediacom as a result \u2013 some dismissed and some by choice , but there are no further exits planned . mutterings in the market have questioned whether a senior figure within groupm or mediacom should take the fall and be held responsible and there have been some suggestions that as the head of the agency , mark pejic\u2019s role going forward would be in question .\n\u201cwe thank our customers for their patience and continued loyalty as we worked to reach a new contract with granite broadcasting , \u201d said mediacom\u2019s senior vice president of field operations ed pardini in a statement .\ni came back to wisconsin so i dropped mediacom but i am satisfied with them and i am coming back in september . the reps were friendly and informative and it was fine speaking with them . i used their services for personal reasons and when i had trouble with it , i called and talked to someone then i had mediacom again . i was very happy with what the rep did .\nmediacom communications is trying to lessen the blow of its ongoing retransmission consent spat with granite broadcasting , hosting its second nhl stanley cup finals viewing party this saturday for fans in tiny chillicothe , ill .\nwashington , d . c . \u2013 the american television alliance ( atva ) today reacted to a july 7 letter and petition from mediacom chairman and ceo rocco b . commisso to fcc chairman thomas wheeler urging the fcc to protect consumers from broadcaster blackouts . mediacom , a founding member of atva , is the eighth largest cable operator in the u . s . serving 1 . 3 million customers .\nthat is because mediacom is dropping the significantly - viewed big four affiliates where they were being conditionally carried into markets that already had a primary affiliate , but in some cases would have to reinstate them briefly while it worked out the technology of reconfiguring the systems . a mediacom spokesperson would not say how many stations that was , but said the reconfigure should be completed and those stations dropped within 60 days .\nmedia general stations in 14 markets went dark to mediacom communications customers tuesday night in a retransmission consent dispute , including three fox stations just prior to the start of major league baseball\u2019s all - star game .\natva applauds mediacom\u2019s petition and urges the fcc to give it serious consideration . the fcc must ensure that broadcasters are meeting their public service obligations 100 percent of the time and truly serving their communities . \u201d\nmediacom makes low - cost plans available by participating in the connect2compete program via the nonprofit group everyoneon . this program offers cost assistance for wired home internet access to mediacom footprint residents who have school - aged children in the k\u201312 range . the purpose of this program is to provide online access to children for educational purposes and to help close the digital divide , a key issue receiving attention from the fcc in 2018 .\nthis year marks the 2nd time mediacom was named mso of the year by cablefax . the company also received the honor in 2009 . more information about the 2016 top ops award winners is available at urltoken .\nyour best chance of finding mediacom service is in iowa , their largest coverage area . you can also find mediacom in minnesota , missouri , alabama , and many others . it is a cable provider , which means they deliver service by utilizing the cable television lines they are already running to your home . typically , you will get a cable modem or cable box from which you can connect your in home router .\ntherefore , a recent independent survey by mediacom in the uk to validate the claims of nine geolocation providers ( pointedly six companies declined to appear in the survey ) is a welcome move in the right direction .\nin a letter to fcc chairman tom wheeler , mediacom ceo rocco commisso pulled no punches , saying the fcc has engaged in a pattern of\nmalign neglect\nwhen it comes to retrans disputes , which adversely affect consumers . commisso points out that the fcc found authority to regulate broadband \u2014 under title ii , which commisso and mediacom strongly oppose \u2014 yet it can & apos ; t find the authority to address retrans .\namong the 8 , 347 customer reviews we\u2019ve collected for mediacom , the company earned a42 . 3 percent approval rating , with reviewers indicating that they would recommend mediacom internet and bundled services for price to value as of 2018 . while this rating doesn\u2019t look strong at a glance , the figures are normal in the context of the consumer broadband industry , which currently holds an overall average provider rating of 48 . 0 percent .\n\u201cmediacom was founded on the principle that hard - working families in the smaller cities and towns in our nation\u2019s heartland deserved the same advanced communications services enjoyed in the largest metropolitan areas\u201d said mediacom\u2019s founder and ceo , rocco b . commisso . \u201cthrough our $ 8 billion of cumulative investments over the past 20 years in pursuit of that goal , we have enabled the communities where we operate to successfully bridge the digital divide . \u201d\namong the 8 , 348 customer reviews we\u2019ve collected for mediacom , the company earned a42 . 3 percent approval rating , with reviewers indicating that they would recommend mediacom internet and bundled services for price to value as of 2018 . while this rating doesn\u2019t look strong at a glance , the figures are normal in the context of the consumer broadband industry , which currently holds an overall average provider rating of 48 . 0 percent .\nmediacom business local account executives live in your area , know your market . . . they may even frequent your business ! we offer 24 / 7 customer service and local technicians who are not 3 hours away .\nthe new division has been created as a result of the increasing power of sports with consumers and mediacom\u2019s understanding of the need for clients to skilfully position and market their brand in this space at a global level .\nmediacom specializes in bringing the same high level of digital services that residents of major metropolitan areas enjoy to small towns and cities across the united states . they currently serve over 1 , 500 communities in 22 states .\nmedia general purchased the stations from in two separate deals in 2013 with young broadcasting and in 2014 with lin media . according to mediacom , this is the second time the stations have gone dark \u2013 in 2011 lin blacked out many of the same stations in a separate retrans dispute for more than a month . mediacom claims that since 2008 , media general and its predecessor companies young and lin have blacked out more than 75 stations .\nmediacom communications said it has reached an agreement with granite broadcasting , returning three nbc - affiliated stations in duluth , minn . , fort wayne , ind . and peoria , ill . to its customers in those markets .\nmediacom communications investor relations calvin g . craib , 845 - 695 - 2675 senior vice president , corporate finance or media relations thomas j . larsen , 845 - 695 - 2754 group vice president , legal and public affairs\n\u201cwe would like to thank our customers for their support , patience and loyalty as we worked to reach a new contract with media general , \u201d said ed pardini , mediacom\u2019s senior vp of field operations , in a statement .\nmediacom is more consistent and works better than the others . i have their tv service , and the quality is excellent . their sales team was very knowledgeable and i had a positive experience with them . the installer was absolutely superb . and he found a defect that the other tv place didn\u2019t find . i ' m retired and i live alone so i watch a lot of tv and i ' m very pleased with mediacom ' s service .\nnews corp ' s vote of confidence indicates it is satisfied with the steps mediacom is taking and the agency ' s level of service . it ' s also a timely confidence boost ahead of several reviews it is contesting .\n\u201cmedia general and its predecessor companies\u2026are known for their cutthroat practices and anti - consumer behavior , \u201d mediacom wrote wednesday in a letter to its customers . \u201csince 2008 , they have blacked out their stations over 75 times . \u201d\nanticipated all day the first stanley cup playoff between blackhawks and lightning . had to spend an hour on the internet to find out we are in the blackout zone initiated by granite city . we appreciate mediacom holding down our costs .\nblackouts \u2013 like the one executed by granite broadcasting to make mediacom\u2019s cable customers aware of the dispute between the two parties \u2013 is becoming a frequently - used negotiating tool when it comes to settling differences between station owners and distributors .\ni asked peters why doesn\u2019t mediacom just substitute another nbc station for week in this market so that viewers don\u2019t miss special network events like stanley cup finals or the running of the belmont that might see the rare triple crown spectacle .\nin the section of mediacom cable reviews you can read the real users ` comments . this function is intended for you to have an opportunity to learn more about the service of the provider and leave your feedback . your comments count !\ni ' ve had mediacom since they came to our town probably 30 years ago and we have the phone and the cable . all installers who came have done very well . then mediacom has bought a whole bunch of channels that is brand new to me and i really don\u2019t need but i ' ll get used to it . i ' ve also gotta get used to the change of the channel numbers since the numbers on our old one was just one number and i didn\u2019t have to punch in two or three numbers to get the channel . still , the service from mediacom so far is good quality and has been reasonable price but if the cost goes up , then i will be calling .\nwe had an appointment scheduled for friday the 15th . mediacom called yesterday the 12th and offered to send someone today the 13th . they called today , the 13th to say they can\u2019t make it and our next earliest appointment would be the 19th , 4 days after our original appointment that we didn\u2019t ask to be changed . we have never had good service nor customer service with mediacom , our internet goes out several times a day , sometimes for long periods of time .\nlast year , news corp ' s then group marketing manager damian eales ( pictured ) split the account after mediacom tabled a proposal to handle traditional media . the suprise move meant that um ' s role was reduced to digital media .\ngames three and four of the finals are being aired on nbc sports network , so mediacom customers can watch them at home . the best - of - 7 series returns to nbc broadcast for games five through seven , if needed .\nmediacom claims media general was seeking excessive compensation to renew its carriage agreement with the television stations . customers were told in a letter signed by tom curtis that some stations were demanding more than double the old rate to renew the contract .\n\u201cthe retransmission consent system is broken and american consumers are paying the price . mediacom\u2019s letter and fcc petition make a very strong case for the fcc to act to prevent consumers from being harmed by the broadcast industry\u2019s brass - knuckle tactics .\n) - - mediacom communications has been named the nation\u2019s top cable operator by a leading industry publication . in its annual\ntop ops awards\nissue , cablefax announced that mediacom , with its record - setting performance in 2015 and impressive start in 2016 , edged out larger cable companies to earn the coveted\nmso of the year\naward . the award honors the multiple cable system operator ( mso ) that has best demonstrated excellence in overall operations during the prior year .\nmediacom cable is the high - quality and reliable us provider , enjoying a large sale . this company is a nation - wide us provider , offering telecommunication services : analog and digital tv , as well as high - speed internet access .\nmediacom just got finished settling a retrans dispute that kept three midwestern nbc affiliates owned by granite communications off its program guide . under the settlement , granite broadcasting ' s stations including its nbc affiliate in duluth , minn . , kjbr - tv ; its nbc affiliate in fort wayne , ind . , wise - tv ; and its nbc affiliate in peoria , ill . , week - tv , are returning to mediacom ' s lineup . terms of the settlement were not disclosed .\nas a cable provider , mediacom delivers service over coaxial cable lines for the \u201clast mile\u201d between their local fiber lines or offices and subscriber addresses . these coaxial lines have their origin in cable tv service and are widely used today for broadband internet .\nmediacom communications offers best\u200b - \u200bin\u200b - \u200bclass technology across rural america . \u200b \u200bwith the fastest in - home wifi , tivo\u00ae dvr , 1 gig speed and so much more - customers are guaranteed to have a superior in - home entertainment experience . one of the fastest internet speed providers across their footprint ; netflix\u00ae has ranked mediacom one of the top internet providers in april 2016 . as the world becomes more technologically advanced so does mediacom , investing millions into a nationwide fiber optic infrastructure so small town america will get to enjoy the most advanced digital tv , high speed internet , and digital phone service for years to come . hop on the super speedway and visit \u200bmediacomcable . com\u200b to get the best in tv & internet service today !\nwhen the retransmission consent issue heats up in washington , there is almost always a political poster child . this time , it\u2019s the fee dispute between media general and mediacom communications , that resulted in a blackout tuesday of tv stations in 14 markets .\non the station websites , such as the one for kjbr in duluth , granite said it has been negotiating with mediacom and was disappointed especially since it has successfully reached agreements with other satellite , cable and telco companies that recognized its fair market value .\nmediacom subscribers in 15 cities lost 16 media general - owned over the air stations from the cable lineup in a retransmission consent dispute just as a major league baseball all - star game to be shown on some of them was about to get underway .\nour new gigabit platform vastly expands broadband capacity , providing every mediacom internet customer where 1gig is available with an even more reliable and robust network . 1gig\u2019s broadband volume increases today\u2019s online usage capabilities and is ready to accommodate the new technological advances of the future .\ntv everywhere\u2120 gives you the freedom and flexibility to watch the shows you want to watch , when you want , wherever you are from most mobile devices . tv everywhere is yours free with your mediacom tv subscription so watch at home and on the go !\ni spent all afternoon on the 2nd talking to multiple mediacom customer service representatives and supervisors . i was assured that technician would be dispatched on july 3rd . after waiting around all day , my phone rang and when i picked up there was no - one there . . . i immediately called mediacom , and was advised that my appointment was cancelled ! it is hard to understand how and why a customer could go almost six weeks now with no support or explanation as to why my service can ' t be delivered ! the mediacom customer service representatives are absolutely inept at helping . they can do no more than read from a prepared script . and worse , the last representative i spoke with ( michael , employee number * * ) was rude and condescending as well !\ni am being punished for not requiring the services i originally signed up for and wish so much that there were another viable option for internet in my area . honestly , the amount of time i have spent to keep mediacom from stealing my money is getting ridiculous . all i want is to be charged for the service i am using . why is that so difficult ? i am constantly having to scrutinize my bill to assure that mediacom hasn ' t slipped me a charge that should not apply to my household .\ni ' ve been using mediacom for years . they were all good people but i ' m not very happy with their internet because it ' s awfully slow . the cable was bad for a while but it does good . but i ' m overall satisfied .\ni got mediacom in 2003 and back then , it was the only cable company here in moultrie . and i\u2019ve been with them ever since . when i\u2019m getting ready to pay my bill , i speak with their customer service representatives and our interactions go well . they talk nicely , they ' re respectable , and whatever i call them about , they try to handle it and work it out for me . mediacom is doing good , and i\u2019ve already talked to other people to go with them . it\u2019s a good cable company .\ngroupm has revealed the findings of the independent ernst & young ( ey ) review into mediacom , unearthing discrepancies on three additional client accounts , sitting alongside foxtel , yum ! brands and iag . it ' s been found that procedures were not robust enough and now mediacom has outlined a raft of measures it will put in place as it bids to move past the scandal that has enveloped it for the past three months . media buyers will face more checks and balances as the company now plans to improve its processes and rebuild its reputation .\nin addition , the merger agreement contained a \u201cmajority of the minority\u201d voting condition , which required approval by the affirmative vote of holders of at least a majority of the outstanding shares of mediacom\u2019s class a common stock , exclusive of shares held by mr . commisso , his affiliates and immediate family members , and the executive officers and directors of mediacom ( \u201cpublic shares\u201d ) . the \u201cmajority of the minority\u201d voting condition was satisfied , with approximately 97 % of the public shares voted at the special meeting voting in favor of the adoption of the merger agreement .\nwe had directv before but then every time it sprinkled , the tv went out . prior to directv , we had mediacom and so we decided to go back to them . we really like their service for our tv and cellphones and their customer service comes almost right away . however , the service costs too much . though we still have mediacom , it has gone up to $ 119 a month so i ' ve been thinking of changing . we ' re living on social security so we ' re trying to cut down on different things .\ngranite\u2019s kjbr ( nbc and my9 ) in duluth , minn . , wise ( nbc and mytv ) in fort wayne , ind . and week ( nbc ) in peoria , ill . , went dark to mediacom customers at 11 : 59 p . m . on may 31\nat a special meeting of stockholders held earlier in the day , holders of approximately 97 % of the aggregate voting power of the outstanding shares of mediacom\u2019s class a common stock and class b common stock , voting together as a single class , voted to adopt the merger agreement .\nafter the news broke in december of a raft of staff exits over irregularities on account reporting , groupm and mediacom went silent on the issue , pending the results of the review . the process took longer than expected \u2013 something that steedman believes shows \u201cthe depth of the process\u201d .\nmedia general station wkrn - tv , an abc affiliate in nashville , says that if it doesn ' t have a renewal for retransmission licensing in place with mediacom by july 14 , its signal will be pulled off of the program guide of the mid - sized cable operator .\ni ' ve had mediacom ' s internet service for 30 years . if anything goes wrong , i just go down to the store and get a part , bring it home and put it on . the service comes and goes . and today , i had to put a new splitter in it in the line because the line going to the modem apparently was dead . i had to go to the hardware and get a part . the last part i got at mediacom lasted about four months . but other than that , everything ' s all right .\naccording to mediacom , in markets where media general owns the primary network affiliate , the stations will be back on for good , but in markets where it doesn & apos ; t , some of the stations will be reinstated temporarily but phased out over the next couple of months .\nxtream : mediacom\u2019s xtream home service combines the fastest available in - home wi - fi with a tivo\u00ae dvr , which allows you to record up to five shows at a time , watch your shows in any room of the house and on any device and set your dvr remotely .\nto identify which accounts to investigate , ey looked at the top 25 % of clients across each agency by billings and then selected a sample from within that . the sample was selected by ey and not groupm or mediacom , and included clients that had formerly requested the ey formality .\n+ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + \u201cthe granite spokesperson and contract negotiator wants to paint the picture that mediacom is not being reasonable \u2013 but there are hundreds of these deals we\u2019ve successfully completed in past two years , and not one of those set a price as high as granite\u2019s , \u201d said mediacom spokeswoman phyllis peters , noting that mediacom recently sent a letter to subscribers pointing out that it wasn\u2019t the cable company\u2019s decision to pull the plug on the station .\nfor its part , wkrn used its statement to lobby the general public on retrans policy , noting that ,\nbased on publicly available information , all pay - tv providers , including mediacom , pay substantial fees per month for the rights to carry espn , tnt , and many other cable networks that have far less viewers , no local employees and no local investments . the rates we are asking for are far less than what mediacom pays for major sports networks and comparable to what they pay for some other cable networks that are viewed less than wkrn news 2 .\nthe granite stations will be immediately reinstated on the mediacom channel lineup in the markets where granite operates the primary network affiliate . in the areas where granite does not operate the primary network affiliate , the granite stations may be reinstated temporarily , but will be discontinued over the next several months .\nin june 2013 , kwqc began testing a third digital subchannel ( 6 . 3 ) with an id still . the still was replaced on labor day of that year with programming from nbc - owned classic television network cozi tv . the channel is also available on mediacom cable channel 106 .\nintraway , a leading provider of advanced operations and business solutions ( oss / bss ) , announced today that mediacom , an award - winning cable television and communications provider in the us , has selected intraway\u2019s groundbreaking quality of experience ( qx ) active probing solution to be implemented across their network .\ni have been trying to work with mediacom since april to pay my bill and get autopay working . i called in april , again in may , and again in june to try and pay and get this worked out , and what did they do - sent to me collections ! i spoke with brandon in collections and found out that the woman from mediacom i talked with on monday did not process my payment for half the bill because there was an error ? ? ? what ? ? ? it turns out that if you try to pay your bill with your checking account and you have the same checking account supposedly set up on autopay , they cannot process the payment . i gave them my new debit card number back in april and my checking account information at the beginning of june since the autopay with my debit card was not working . neither has worked for mediacom to this point .\nmediacom verwendet cookies auf dieser website . falls sie auf dieser website bleiben ohne ihre interneteinstellungen zu \u00e4ndern , gehen wir davon aus , dass sie mit dem erhalt der cookies auf unserer website einverstanden sind . mehr infos zu den verwendeten cookies und dazu , wie sie ihre einstellungen \u00e4ndern k\u00f6nnen , lesen sie unter\nthe hawkeye state \u2212 perhaps known best for its beautiful expanses of cornfields , not to mention its early political caucuses that attract major presidential hopefuls \u2212 is about to be known in the broadband community for rolling widespread expanses of gigabit data services , according to news from mediacom on wednesday . the operator announced it launched 1 gbps service across its entire iowa footprint and as a result , all of the nearly 1 million households in the more than 300 iowa communities passed by mediacom\u2019s network will be able to access download speeds that are up to 40 times faster than the minimum broadband definition set by the fcc .\n\u201cfor over 2 decades , mediacom\u2019s guiding principle has been to offer the smaller communities we serve the same or better communications services than are available in america\u2019s largest cities , \u201d said rocco b . commisso , mediacom\u2019s founder and ceo . \u201cto be recognized by cablefax as the nation\u2019s top cable operator is a testament to the work our 4 , 600 employees do each and every day to serve our customers . with our plans to invest $ 1 billion over the next 3 years to fund project gigabit and other exciting initiatives , i think it is safe to say that the best is yet to come . \u201d\nwe ' ve had mediacom ever since i can remember . right now , we have our television under their service . there was a gentleman who came and we asked him to help us connect our tv as we didn ' t know how to do it . he was really polite and did a fine job . we ' re very satisfied with the company ' s service . also , our tv is on quite a bit . my great grandson is here most of the time and he likes the cartoons . we also like the eb shows and i love the christian program . i appreciate mediacom ' s business ."]}
{"id": 54058, "summary": [{"text": "glass mountain records is an american independent record label that was launched in 2007 .", "topic": 37}, {"text": "it was created by singer-songwriter tori sparks , and represents an example of the diy business model that has become popular among musicians since the 1990s . ", "topic": 37}], "title": "glass mountain records", "paragraphs": ["artist . entrepreneur . diy marketing expert . founded glass mountain records in 2007 .\n( glass mountain records , 2017 ) . recorded in front of a live audience in feelback studio in barcelona .\nferrous sulfate suspended in water , dripping onto \u2014 and changing \u2014 \u2018glass mountain . \u2019\nkeister , left , sponsler , allen and \u2018glass mountain . \u2019 ( jos\u00e9 luis villegas / uc davis photo )\nband photography by alec aarons . sleeve design by nathan mcgrory . package design by glass mountain . deluxe cd pack photographed by paul nichols .\nnonesuch records , 75 rockefeller plaza , 8th fl . , new york , ny 10019 , website : http : / / www . nonesuch . com . orange mountain music , 632\nthe thin blue line , elektra , 1989 ; reissued , orange mountain music , 2003 .\nsee his music by philip glass ( 1987 ) and his memoir words without music ( 2015 ) ; r . kostelanetz , ed . , writings on glass ( 1997 ) ; philip glass : looking glass ( documentary , 2005 ) .\nfollowing an alarming glass bridge cracking incident at the yuntai mountain in northern henan in 2015 , authorities in zhangjiajie were eager to demonstrate the safety of the structure .\np . glass with r . t . jones , music by philip glass ( new york , 1987 ) ; r . kostelanetz and r . flemming , writings on glass : essays , interviews , criticism ( new york , 1997 ) ; r . maycock , glass : a biography of philip glass ( london , 2002 ) .\netudes for piano , vol . i , no . 1 - 10 , orange mountain music , 2003 .\nit crosses a canyon that divides two mountain cliffs in zhangjiajie park , in china ' s central hunan province .\nglass , philip 1937\u2013 ( phil glass ) .\ncontemporary theatre , film and television . . retrieved july 09 , 2018 from urltoken urltoken\n5 song debut ep by glass mountain on deluxe tri - fold 6 panel cd . printed on reverse board and includes inserted lyric booklet . artwork by nathan mcgrory . limited to 200 copies .\ntaking their name from a david hockney etching , and requesting the permission and personal blessing from the artist to do so , glass mountain formed eighteen months ago in bradford , steadfastly proud of the city\u2019s heritage yet fully conscious of the neglect and under - investment their city has had to endure . through adversity and austerity , however , great art often shines ; and glass mountain shine brilliantly .\nthis guide provides details about records in our collection relating to historical house and property research and includes a list of other organisations that may hold relevant material . please note however , that property records can be complex and confusing without conveyancing training .\ninstead of putting the original glass mountain in the fine arts collection , sponsler said , she will provide a smaller , similar piece , treated with a fixative to stop its growth ; or a drawing .\ncomposed by glass in 1993 , followed the soundtrack of the film closely . in\n5 song debut ep by glass mountain on deluxe tri - fold 6 panel cd . printed on reverse board and includes inserted lyric booklet , 30cm x 30cm art print and postcard . artwork by nathan mcgrory .\nlocal authorities have said that one of the summits in zhangjiajie park inspired the floating mountain which appears in the american blockbuster avatar .\nphilip glass was born on january 31 , 1937 , in baltimore , maryland . his interest in music developed from an early age , thanks to the eclectic tastes of his father who owned a radio repair shop / record store . glass heard everything from the extremely popular elvis presley records to obscure composers such as foote and gottschalk . his father typically brought home the 78 rpm records that did not sell . the biggest impressions on glass during this period were made by schoenberg , anton webern , and berg .\nglass , philip 1937\u2013 ( phil glass ) .\ncontemporary theatre , film and television . . encyclopedia . com . ( july 9 , 2018 ) . urltoken\nwe manage the archives collection , provide advice on the recordkeeping rules in the public sector , and provide a records repository for government .\nfor glass mountain , she poured gall liquid onto rusted metal objects from a burned down , abandoned structure in a rural area of the central valley . the gall liquid reacted with the iron in the rust , creating ink .\nanimated television series called glass , who likes to write pieces based on a single note .\nview - only digital copies are progressively available on the nsw land registry services historical lands records viewer ( hlrv ) which is accessible in the reading room .\nchabot does the\nslower research\n\u2014 looking at mortgages , deeds , newspaper records , and other documentation to authenticate sears homes and other kit companies .\nresearchers should use the\nsr item number\nwhen requesting the maps and plans in the reading room . where this number does not appear , the item is not held by state records . the index was compiled using two publications prepared by state records staff . the two publications are available in the reading room :\nin addition , her glass mountain exhibition at the manetti shrem museum includes a container of iron suspended over her work , so that iron ( ferrous sulfate suspended in water ) drips onto the piece , causing it to constantly change and grow while in the show .\nphilip glass .\nencyclopedia of world biography . . retrieved july 09 , 2018 from urltoken urltoken\nthe structure is six metres ( 19ft8in ) wide and made of some 99 panels of clear glass .\nin collaboration with flat four records , we are pleased to announce a very limited run of our glacial ep on shell pink cassette . featuring alternative artwork , this is limited to only 30 copies ( half of which were sold at the flat four records show in leeds on june 14th ) , so hurry ! includes instant download\nview - only digital copies of crown plans are progressively available on the nsw land registry services historical lands records viewer ( hlrv ) , accessible in the reading room .\nthe cartographic records of the surveyor general provide some of the most detailed and comprehensive descriptions of the nature use , agricultural potential and occupancy of land in the colony .\nmusic by philip glass , edited and supplemented by robert t . jones , harper and row , 1987 .\nas glass referred to his first three\nportrait\noperas that had historical figures as their subject matter .\ninternationally recognized singer , songwriter , businesswoman and activist tori sparks was born in chicago . she received a bachelor\u2019s degree ( magna cum laude ) in international affairs from florida state university , later lived and recorded in country music capital nashville , tennessee , and currently resides in barcelona , spain . she founded independent record label glass mountain records in 2007 . sparks has released six critically - acclaimed studio albums , and performed in 24 countries around the world .\nit\u2019s fair to say that 2016 was a good year for glass mountain . arriving without fanfare in june with their debut glacial ep , a release that grabbed the attention and imagination of the likes of clash magazine and tom robinson at bbc introducing , and earned the band the highest accolade at the leeds music video awards , glass mountain continued to mesmerise until the year\u2019s end . taking immense pride over everything related to the band , those brief six months spawned beautifully crafted gatefold cds , 10\u201d vinyls , cassettes , their own magazine and highly - prized t - shirts .\nglass mountain care very deeply about their band , and it\u2019s becoming more and more clear that the songs they are writing , recording and performing have a longevity that will resonate far beyond this year , beyond next year and beyond many years to come . we hope you like them .\nonly 25 of these lathe - cut 10\nrecords were made . due to a technical issue , we have now received the final batch . there are only six available .\nglass continued his collaborative efforts into the 1990s and beyond . he composed three operas based on films by the late\nwhen , lo ! as they reached the mountain - side , a wondrous portal opened wide , as if a cavern was suddenly hollowed ; and the piper advanced and the children followed , and when all were in to the very last , the door in the mountain - side shut fast . robert browning , the pied piper of hamelin : a child\u2019s story\ntori sparks , calamento and el rubio released a limited - edition vinyl version of their new album la huerta in honor of record store day 2017 . the vinyl records are available for sale only in independent record stores , or online . tori presented the vinyl with live acoustic performances on that day at her two favorite local record stores , revolver records and surco records in barcelona . on el d\u00eda internacional de la m\u00fasica 2017 , she presented la huerta at holy cuervo records in madrid . watch the live interview with tori on btv discussing the importance of record store day , d\u00eda de la m\u00fasica and the vinyl format as well as the musical journey that lead her to make the album la huerta . ( interview in spanish ) .\nmost of the information on philip glass is available in periodicals such as time ( june 19 , 1978 ) , high fidelity / musical america ( april 1979 ) , and people ( october 6 , 1980 ) . two particularly good articles appear in contact , no . 11 ( 1975 ) and no . 13 ( 1976 ) . an excellent , detailed essay on glass can be found in david ewen ' s american composers ( 1982 ) . robert palmer ' s discussion of the composer ' s background and development in the record insert for einstein on the beach ( tomato records , 1978 ) is noteworthy . most of glass ' works can be obtained on chatham , virgin , tomato , or cbs records .\nglass ' reputation as a serious composer suffered during this period , in part because he was not an academic composer . foundations supporting new music compositions snubbed him . through the early years of the ensemble , glass worked temporary day jobs\n( 1996 ) glass teamed with choreographer susan marshall to tell the story through instrumental music and dance rather than singing .\nglass , philip .\nthe concise oxford dictionary of music . . retrieved july 09 , 2018 from urltoken urltoken\n( 1982 ) . glass ' s work has been extremely influential in the development of a new generation of composers .\nfaith sponsler\u2019s \u2018glass mountain\u2019 : living art from the floor to the wall to the ceiling , where a container holds ferrous sulfate ( iron ) suspended in water , to drop onto the canvas below , where it reacts with gall liquid and rust \u2014 creating ink that alters the work even as it is on exhibition .\nphilip glass .\nencyclopedia of world biography . . encyclopedia . com . ( july 9 , 2018 ) . urltoken\nglass , philip .\nthe columbia encyclopedia , 6th ed . . . retrieved july 09 , 2018 from urltoken urltoken\namerican singer - songwriter tori sparks made the move from nashville , tn ( us ) to barcelona . her fifth album el mar ( glass mountain records , 2014 ) was a collaboration with flamenco fusion trio calamento . the album began as a curious experiment after a chance meeting at a benefit concert . over months of rehearsals in a basement in barcelona , a strange and beautiful synthesis sprang from the mix of tori ' s blues , rock , and folk sensibilities with the spanish musicians ' atypical take on flamenco and jazz fusion .\nthis saturday we ' re playing a free entry gig at vinyl tap records in huddersfield . stage time is 2pm ! we look forward to seeing you there . h / w / l / j x\na composer ' s notes : philip glass and the making of an opera ( akhnaten ) , michael blackwell productions , 1985 .\nlater on in the day , the bridge became incredibly crowded and you can barely tell that the structure has a glass bottom .\nmertens , w . , american minimal music : lamonte young , terry riley , steve reich , philip glass , broude , 1983 .\npublic and university libraries , and state and local historical societies are likely sources of relevant materials . municipal records collections often contain deed and building permit information that is useful in developing a chronology of ownership and construction . architectural , engineering , and construction documents , shop drawings , repair documents , and maintenance records are valuable sources of information . the original drawings and specifications , if extant , may be kept at the archives of the historic building but may also have been retained by the firm that designed the building or successor firms . building records and other archival documentation may have remained with the structure or site , with previous owners , or with related properties .\nto date .\nit was glass who\nsuggested using coleman barks translations of the mystic poet rumi for monsters of grace lyrics .\nglass pieces ( ballet from glassworks and akhnaten ) , new york city ballet , new york state theatre , new york city , 1983 .\nfor glass , music is not narrative , not intended to conjure up mental pictures . the meaning of the music is the music itself .\nglass , philip .\nbaker ' s biographical dictionary of popular musicians since 1990 . . retrieved july 09 , 2018 from urltoken urltoken\nglass , philip .\nthe concise oxford dictionary of music . . encyclopedia . com . ( july 9 , 2018 ) . urltoken\ninternationally recognized singer , songwriter , businesswoman and activist tori sparks was born in chicago , and is based in barcelona , spain . she has released six critically acclaimed studio albums on her own record label , glass mountain records , and has toured in 24 countries . sparks has presented guest lectures and panels at numerous professional conferences such as sxsw , womex , and many others , and has been interviewed about her experience in the entertainment industry by national and international media outlets such as rolling stone , the village voice , radio3 , rtve2 , more . she is also a freelance journalist and translator .\nglass , philip .\nthe columbia encyclopedia , 6th ed . . . encyclopedia . com . ( july 9 , 2018 ) . urltoken\nglass followed this work with other theater successes . satyagraha , commissioned by the city of rotterdam in 1980 , is the ritual embodiment of pacifist spirituality .\nbecame a significant dividing line between traditionalists and those seeking out a new late - twentieth - century aesthetic . glass ' s follow - up opera ,\nfor those seeking to represent life at the end of the century as monotonous and meaningless . glass and reggio would go on to collaborate on the sequels\nif you ' re addicted to heights , china ' s latest glass - bottomed bridge is a thrilling spot that ' s not to be missed .\nin 1997 glass composed and recorded a symphony based on the david bowie album heroes . one reviewer remarked in new statesman that glass needed to be credited his help in taking a giant hammer to the wall traditionally separating classical and rock music . in the same article glass commented that ,\njust as composers of the past have turned to music of their time to fashion new works , the work of bowie became an inspiration for symphonies of my own .\nsince 1983 glass continued to score for films such as mishima and thin blue line , prompting billboard to note that\nfew classical composers can boast a relationship with film music as innovative and dynamic as that of philip glass .\nhe would later add two academy award nominations to his long list of accomplishments .\nhaving renounced his previous works and the then - academic fascination with twelve - tone music and atonality , glass formed the philip glass ensemble in 1968 to begin performing his new style of reductive and tonal music . glass incorporated electronic organs and synthesizers because of the portability of the instruments , amplified sound , intense volume , and steady , rhythmic drive of the ensemble , which gave his music instantaneous appeal with young rock audiences of the day . driving a taxicab by day and performing to small , but dedicated soho club , gallery , and loft audiences by night , glass was an underground sensation throughout the late 1960s and early 1970s .\nlike many contemporary composers and musicians , glass has used the recording studio almost as another instrument . his approach to making a recording is unorthodox . as he told\nglass , philip .\nbaker ' s biographical dictionary of popular musicians since 1990 . . encyclopedia . com . ( july 9 , 2018 ) . urltoken\nwe hold a number of records which document the activities and development of the royal botanic gardens in sydney from 1816 on , as well as related areas which fell under its administration over time . this guide is intended to outline the main record series identified .\ntoday , she describes herself as an interdisciplinary artist and says collecting is a very important part of her studio practice . in her artist statement accompanying glass mountain , she wrote : \u201ci often wander the line between personal memory and the physical memory of objects , and the spaces i temporarily inhabit \u2014 both natural and manmade . collecting and processing materials from these environments , and the visual remainders \u2014 palimpsests \u2014 created by the process .\nduckworth , william , talking music : conversations with john cage , philip glass , laurie anderson , and five generations of american experimental composers , da capo , 1999 .\nin 1997 glass composed and recorded a symphony based on the david bowie album heroes . one reviewer remarked in new statesman ( february 14 , 1997 ) that glass needed to be given credit for helping take a giant hammer to the wall that traditionally separated classical and rock music . in the same article glass commented that ,\njust as composers of the past have turned to music of their time to fashion new works , the work of bowie became an inspiration for symphonies of my own .\nin music . glass attended the univ . of chicago , the juilliard school of music ( m . a . , 1962 ) and studied ( 1964\u201366 ) with nadia\nperformances at bingley music live , the secret festival and leeds university refectory enhanced their reputation further , whilst shows with the likes of evil blizzard , las kellis and elvis depressedly \u2013 shows that , on paper , appeared at best improbable \u2013 proved the band\u2019s ability to win over pretty much any audience , regardless of setting or genre . the year ended with glass mountain being invited as full tour support on the seven - date embrace tour in december .\nglass released aguas de amazonia in 1999 that relied heavily on a brazilian influence , and he also produced his symphony no . 2 ( nonesuch ) which received much critical praise . he continued creating many new works and made a short solo tour of europe . also in 1999 , glass created a soundtrack for the film dracula , directed by bela lugosi .\n[ a ] rtists have a way of surprising , and defeating , their critics ,\ncontinued rockwell .\nat least he is still working . he did not quit while he was ahead , or retire early .\nthere is still no firm opinion as to the legacy glass will leave . prendergast observes it is glass ' s\ncontribution to electronic music that is most under - valued . it was glass who popularized the early farfisa portable organs and brought the polyphonic synthesizers of the 1970s into concert halls .\nnarrator , a composer ' s notes : philip glass and the making of an opera ( also known as a composer ' s notes ) , michael blackwell productions , 1985 .\nfor periodical articles about philip glass see : american record guide , september - october 1996 ; time , december 9 , 1996 ; and new statesman , february 14 , 1997 .\nbecame a cinematic experience that its cult of admirers went to see repeatedly . the sped - up images of traffic patterns set to glass ' s relentless repetitions would become a multimedia clich\nduring his final days . glass ' s other compositions include symphonies , concertos , string quartets , songs , and film scores , e . g . , the harmonically lush music for\ninformation gathered during the survey can be documented with field notes on baseline drawings consisting of field sketches or measured drawings . in addition , documentation can include photographs ( 35 - mm , large format , digital , perspective - corrected , and scale - rectified photographs ; photogrammetry ; and laser techniques ) , sketches and measured drawings , computer - aided design and drafting ( cadd ) , video records , and written notes and field measurements . depending upon project requirements , documentation may need to be prepared to archival standards regarding paper , photographs and negatives , electronic records , and backup data .\nthe ' map number ' assigned by state records is also shown . this number should be used when requesting the maps or plans in the reading room . where this number does not appear , the item was either retained by the lands department or was not available at the time of transfer .\nafter returning from europe in 1967 the composer organized the philip glass ensemble , a seven - member group consisting of three electric keyboarders and three wind players with one sound engineer . they made their debut in new york on april 13 , 1968 , and embarked on the first of several european tours the following year . notable works from this period include pieces in the shape of a square ( 1968 ) , music in fifths ( 1969 ) , music for voices ( 1972 ) , music in twelve parts ( 1971 - 1974 ) , and music with changing parts ( 1970 ) , which was the first album released by glass ' recording company , chatham records .\nbetween operas , glass composes music and plays with the philip glass ensemble . he formed this group in 1968 as an outlet for his unorthodox music . it is an equally unorthodox ensemble consisting of keyboards , saxophones , flute , and a female singer . their sound engineer is considered an integral member of the group . they embarked on their first american tour in 1972 .\nthe oldest known picture of the pied piper copied from the glass window of the market church in hameln / hamelin germany ( c . 1300 - 1633 ) . image source : wikimedia .\nafter returning from europe in 1967 the composer organized the philip glass ensemble , a seven - member group consisting of three electric keyboard players and three wind players with one sound engineer . the ensemble made its debut in new york on april 13 , 1968 , and embarked on the first of several european tours the following year . notable works from this period include pieces in the shape of a square ( 1968 ) , music in similar motion ( 1969 ) , music for voices ( 1972 ) , music in twelve parts ( 1971 - 1974 ) , and music with changing parts ( 1971 ) , a double album and the first release by glass ' s chatham records .\nglass also collaborated with robert wilson on another opera , the civil wars : ( a tree is best measured when it is down ) and worked on a piece based on the writings of doris lessing called the making of the representative of planet 8 . in 1985 glass teamed with composer robert moran and director andrei serban to produce the opera the juniper tree based on a brothers grimm fairytale .\n( 2002 ) , after poet allen ginsburg , at carnegie hall . a tribute to glass ' s ongoing influence on popular culture can also be seen in the satirical presence of a character on the\nthe winning piece , glass mountain , is \u201calive , \u201d said the artist , faith sponsler , and , if left alone \u201cwill continue to change and decay . \u201d her work combines found objects and iron gall ink ( see explanation below ) on a canvas 144 inches wide that starts on the floor and climbs part - way up a wall . you can see the work through june 30 as part of the humanities graduate student exhibition , from this point forward , at the jan shrem and maria manetti museum of art .\n( 1994 ) , glass went one step further , stripping the film of its soundtrack and creating a live and carefully synchronized operatic accompaniment that took its place among his finest and most exciting works . in\nglass followed this work with other theater successes . satyagraha , commissioned by the city of rotterdam in 1980 , is the ritual embodiment of pacifist spirituality . based on the life of gandhi , the opera unfolds as a series of tableaux tracing his early life . the libretto is derived solely from the bhagavad gita and is sung in sanskrit . it is said to be one of glass ' most lyric works .\n4 . the location of and access to a historic building is a cost factor for some studies . a property in a remote mountain location can involve high travel costs relative to properties in or near an urban area . a structure requiring special techniques for exterior physical inspection would involve higher access costs than a small residential structure .\nwhile in paris in the early 1960s glass became associated with an experimental theater collective for which he was resident musician . soon the group found that there was not a large enough audience in paris to support american experimental theater . most of the group left paris in 1967 to settle in new york where it has become well established as the mabou mines . glass has written over a dozen scores for the group .\nnow , as we enter 2017 with a collective trepidation , glass mountain return with their second release , the two - track cowboy song | more than this single , out on 17 march . cowboy song , which has appeared in their live set for a number of months now , soars and swerves with a bravery and delicacy that reflects the lyrical sentiments ; truthful and poetic , and accompanied by waves of crashing guitars that soar immeasurably . if anyone feared that glacial was the band\u2019s singular mesmerising , breathtaking epic \u2026 well , fear not .\nthey organised a string of media events , including one where people were encouraged to try and smash the bridge ' s glass panels with a sledge hammer , and another where they drove a car across it .\nto assess the historic character of a barn , an owner should study old photographs , family records , deeds , insurance papers , and other documents that might reveal the building ' s appearance and history . neighbors and former owners are often important sources of information . local libraries , historical societies and preservation organizations are additional sources of help .\nin the late 1970s glass was asked by filmmaker godfrey reggio to score a nonnarrative film of images showing the effect of technology on the natural environment . their careful collaboration , which took three years to complete , became\nepics , mayan popul voh , hebrew bible , and muslim qur ' an , among others . glass ' s sixty - fifth birthday was marked in 2002 with the world premiere of his symphony no . 6 :\nthat bottom line will be heavily buoyed by selling things other than coffee . beer , wine , liquor , sandwiches , magazines , coffee gadgets , bicycles , records . . . almost anything . it is very hard to succeed without an alternative revenue stream , so consider what else you can offer your customers other than that $ 4 cappuccino .\nlessons with this famous teacher had less of an impact on glass than did his exposure to non - western music . in some respects , glass notes , it was as if he had discarded everything she taught him . it was while in paris that he began his long association with mabou mines , an experimental theatre company for which he composed music . outside the theatre , his music was ignored and even reviled . it was this\nhave you ever seen close encounters of the third kind . the ship is many colors and plays loud music like from a pipe organ , the aliens also lure the little boy out of his house and take him away . and the ship lands in a\nhole\nat the top of a mountain with all of the abducted people on board .\nt he american composer philip glass continues to have a tremendous impact on contemporary music . his brand of music is often described , much to his chagrin , as minimalism . glass ' s music and his approach to creating it are thoroughly modern , even revolutionary , making him one of the most provocative , commercially successful , and controversial composers of his generation .\nglass ' s music can be found not only at the opera where he reigns supreme as american ' s most successful living composer , but at the ballet , on television , in symphony halls , films , jazz clubs , and even the occasional sports stadium ,\nwrote william duckworth in talking music .\nalthough glass has been inextricably linked with minimalism , he contends critics are choosing one moment in his career that has long since passed . he has said the most useful description is\nchamber music that ' s amplified .\nmusic , because there was maximum repetition of a minimum amount of material . in 1968 founded philip glass ensemble , comprising keyboards ( incl . elec . org . ) and wind instr . prin . comps . : operas :\nstill , there continued to be detractors . writing in the new republic in 2000 , john rockwell , editor of the arts and leisure section of the new york times , took glass to task for being tired and tedious , writing that his work\nhas declined in quality , and that decline can be described .\nrockwell contends that since about 1984 , glass lost faith or interest in compositional devices such as repetition and periodization , becoming\ntoo restless , too willing to accommodate conventional taste .\nhe added that glass\nnow panders nervously to his audience in the fear they may be bored . and his pandering undercuts the radical hypnotic aura of his early music .\nis the most prolific , successful , and emulated american composer of the last quarter of the twentieth century . although he dislikes the term , glass is considered one of the founding fathers of minimalism , a style of music characterized by static\nmore than this , a cover of the roxy music classic , appears here more akin to the soundtrack of a david lynch film ; brooding , spine - tingling , anthemic . the inspiration comes from bill murray\u2019s halting , inebriated , life - affirming karaoke rendition of the song towards the end of the film lost in translation . he may appear to be delivering the song to everyone in the bar but the reality is that , whilst rarely looking at her , he\u2019s singing every word exclusively to the character played by scarlett johansson . and it\u2019s clear that she knows . it\u2019s a beautiful scene and glass mountain more than do it justice .\ndo most black people want to open a microbrewery at some point ? do any ? the brewers association , the craft industry\u2019s leading trade group , doesn\u2019t keep records on the racial breakdown of its membership ; nor does the american homebrewers association , its diy - focused branch . both organizations told me they weren\u2019t aware of the existence of any such data . after digging around , neither am i .\nalthough glass has always credited boulanger for opening his ears and teaching him how to hear music from the inside out , it was his encounter with indian music while he was in paris that brought about a total transformation of his music . asked to transcribe film music written by indian music master and sitar player ravi shankar to western notation for french musicians to perform , glass became obsessed with indian notions of musical form and rhythm and began incorporating these ideas into his own pieces when he returned to new york .\nbased on the life of gandhi , the opera unfolds as a series of tableaux tracing his early life . the libretto is derived solely from the bhagavad gita and is sung in sanskrit . it is said to be one of glass ' most lyric works .\nglass continued to find interesting collaborative efforts as the year 2000 approached . he and wilson worked together again with kleiser - walczak construction company on a unique digital film - performance project .\nmonsters of grace\ncombined ancient poetry with modern ideas and technologies .\nis without narrative plot and blends light , image , and sound as well as dance , words , and music into a hypnotic whole . glass ' s work since has become more complex and varied . his operas have become his best - known compositions ;\nthe listener was , in fact , unimportant . glass saw that the listener is an active participant in the music ; the listener completes the piece . without the listener there is no music . but his music places new demands on those accustomed to conventional music .\nts . . . 24 - hour diners . . . stray cats in rome . . . stray cats in fez . . . stray cats in san francisco . . . adding pins to the map . . . rehearsal . . . recording . . . and repeat . . . languages . . . . art . . . vinyl records . . . people watching . . . public radio . . . always learning .\nglass was raised in baltimore , where his father owned a record store , his exposure to piano began as he listened to his older brother and sister practice their lessons . at age eight he studied flute at the peabody conservatory of music . an intellectually precocious youth , he entered the\n( 1977 ) . when some classical critics attacked him for incorporating rock themes into a symphony , glass was quick to point out that composers from haydn to copland had incorporated folk material and popular tunes of their day into their works . by the time of his symphony no . 5 :\nthe structure , which was officially unveiled to the public for the first time on saturday , crosses two peaks in the mountains of zhangjiajie - the same ranges that inspired the american blockbuster avatar . it ' s said to be the world ' s highest and longest glass - bottomed bridge .\nthe difficulty is that the word doesn ' t describe the music that people are going to hear ,\nglass told duckworth in a late 1990s interview .\ni don ' t think ' minimalism ' adequately describes it .\neven in 2003 , glass was protesting\nit ' s a term invented by journalists . i never liked the word ,\nhe told smithsonian ,\nbut i liked the attention ! . . . [ t ] he term became a kind of shorthand for people who were making music that was a radical return to tonality , harmonic simplicity and steady rhythms .\nhistorical records suggest that the story of the pied piper of hamelin was a real event that took place . nevertheless , the transmission of this story undoubtedly evolved and changed over the centuries , although to what extent is unknown , and the mystery of what really happened to those children has never been solved . the story also raises the question , if the pied piper of hamelin was based on reality , how much truth is there in other fairy tales that we were told as children ?\ndavid schiff , writing in the atlantic monthly in 2001 , observed glass is\nprobably the only american composer since george gershwin whose music could work equally well in a cocktail lounge . . . or a concert hall . the music world has not yet made up is mind whether this is a good thing .\na complete listing of the surveyor general ' s crown plans , originally listed in the select list of maps and plans ( and supplement ) , 1792 - 1886 . the select list describes the surveyor general ' s maps and plans ( crown plans ) that we hold . it contains the earliest surveys of new south wales including those of towns and villages , squatting districts , counties and parishes , roads , rivers , mountain ranges , and explorers ' expeditions . these plans are also known as crown plans .\nthe american composer philip glass ( born 1937 ) had a tremendous impact on all contemporary music . his brand of music , called minimalism , merged eastern concepts of time with western musical elements , altering the perception of music . he has been one of the most provocative , visible , and controversial composers of his generation .\nglass does indeed utilize repetitive cycles of rhythm , similar to hindu ragas , which change slowly over long periods of time and are said to produce a trance - like state in some listeners . certainly his work does fuse together the eastern musical concepts of space , time , and change with western musical elements such as diatonic harmony .\ndespite these achievements , glass increasingly felt that his compositional style , based on the 12 - tone and advanced rhythmic and harmonic forms popular at juilliard , was no longer a meaningful outlet for his creativity . in hopes of revitalizing his music , the composer left for paris in 1964 to study composition with nadia boulanger on a fulbright fellowship .\nsupplemental record of work performed . this section documents work performed , which may include planning studies , technical studies such as laboratory studies or structural analysis , or other investigation work that was not part of the scope of the original historic structure report , and records physical work on the building ( construction documents , annotated drawings , photographs ) . the section is usually added later to update the report , as most historic structure reports are issued prior to implementation of the recommended treatment approach and specific work . it is sometimes referred to as part 3 of the report .\nsears designed 447 different styles ,\nfrom the elaborate multistory ivanhoe , with its elegant french doors and art glass windows , to the simpler goldenrod , which served as a quaint , three - room and no - bath cottage for summer vacationers . ( an outhouse could be purchased separately for goldenrod and similar cottage dwellers . ) ,\nthe company said .\n' s use of multitracked tape loops that would gradually go further and further out of phase as his music progressed is another pioneering use of minimalism . glass , however , achieved a level of success and attention with his distinctive and multimedia use of the style , which became something of a pop culture phenomenon , and which went on to influence a wide variety of musicians across musical boundaries .\nhere\u2019s where i\u2019m going to make us all uncomfortable . should we , the white craft beer majority , care that black people don\u2019t partake in the culture we love ? if craft beer is indeed \u201cwhite people shit , \u201d and black people are cool with that , then what\u2019s the harm , right ? isn\u2019t this all just a big , foamy glass of white guilt masquerading as a beer story ?\nhistorical research is directed toward gathering information on a structure ' s history , original construction and later modifications , occupancies , and uses over time . research may range from national repositories such as the library of congress to local collections or private family records . old newspapers , architectural journals and even manufacturing trade catalogs can be surprising sources of historical accounts and illustrations . this circa 1902 photograph of new york ' s flatiron building is of the construction in progress ; such photographs are useful in understanding building chronology as well as concealed conditions of as - built construction such as building framing . photo : library of congress , lc - d401 - 14278 .\nphilip glass was born in baltimore , maryland , on january 31 , 1937 . his youth was characterized by a number of remarkable successes . a precocious child , he advanced quickly as a scholar and student of the flute and entered the university of chicago at the age of 14 . after receiving a bachelor of arts in 1956 , he entered the juilliard school of music in new york city in 1958 and pursued composition studies with william bergsma and vincent persichetti . by 1965 glass had composed over 100 works , 40 of which had been published . he was the recipient of numerous awards , including a broadcast music industry award ( 1960 ) , the lado prize ( 1961 ) , two benjamin awards ( 1961 , 1962 ) , a ford foundation grant ( 1962 ) , and a young composers ' award ( 1964 ) .\n, on july 25 , 1976 and was a sellout when performed in new york at the metropolitan opera . more a series of\nevents\nthan an opera , this full - length stage work explores through dance and movement the same concepts of time and change that glass investigated through music . several characters appear as einstein , one playing repetitive motifs on a violin ; a chorus intones repetitive series of numbers and clich\nglass controlled his music from its creation , including securing the copyright for it , then allowing only the ensemble to play and record it .\ni felt that if i had a monopoly on the music , that as the music became known there would be more work for the ensemble ,\nhe told duckworth .\nso for the next eleven years , the only people who played my music was the ensemble .\nthe supposed street where the children were last seen is today called bungelosenstrasse ( street without drums ) , as no one is allowed to play music or dance there . incidentally , it is said that the rats were absent from earlier accounts , and only added to the story around the middle of the 16 th century . moreover , the stained glass window and other primary written sources do not speak of the plague of rats .\nglass began playing violin at the age of six , flute by eight . the bright young man advanced quickly as a scholar and musician .\nmusicians have something like a calling , a religious calling ,\nhe told duckworth .\nit ' s a vocation . i think it happens before we know it ' s going to happen . at a certain point you realize that ' s the only think you can take seriously .\nas barometers measure air pressure , they were also used for measuring altitude , or height above the ground , such as the height of a mountain , and they were often used to measure altitude aboard a hot air balloon . they were also used by miners in caves to determine the depth of a mine . by the late 1800 ' s , the barometer was as popular , and an equivalent in it ' s time , as the computer is today . because competition for market share was fierce , the finest cabinet and clock makers , and inventors , devoted their talents to providing the best barometer to capture this market . we are now fortunate to be able to still appreciate and enjoy this fine craftsmanship today .\ncrib barns form another barn type significant in american agriculture . found throughout the south and southeast , crib barns are especially numerous in the appalachian and ozark mountain states of north carolina , virginia , kentucky , tennessee and arkansas . composed simply of one , two , four or sometimes six cribs that served as storage for fodder or pens for cattle or pigs , crib barns may or may not have a hayloft above . crib barns were typically built of unchinked logs , although they were sometimes covered with vertical wood siding . unaltered examples of early crib barns normally have roofs of undressed wood shingles . in time , shingle roofs were usually replaced with tin or asphalt . the rustic appearance of crib barns is one of their most striking features .\nyet glass continued to explore seemingly cosmic ideas about how history , social consciousness , and music are all interwoven in works such as\ngalileo galilei\n( 2002 ) , and symphony no . 5 : requiem , bardo and nirmana - kaya , which\nencompasses the history of the world in a little more than 90 minutes ,\naccording to the washington times . some reviewers observed his work has a meditative quality , no doubt linked to his practice of buddhism .\n, md ; son of benjamin charles ( a record store owner ) and ida ( maiden name , gouline ) glass ; married jo anne akalaitis ( an actress and director ) , july 15 , 1965 ( divorced , 1980 ) ; married luba burtyk ( an internist ) , october 1980 ( divorced ) ; married candy jernigan ( died , 1991 ) ; married holly critchlow , 2001 ; children : ( first marriage ) zachary , juliet ; ( fourth marriage ) cameron .\na historic structure report provides documentary , graphic , and physical information about a property ' s history and existing condition . broadly recognized as an effective part of preservation planning , a historic structure report also addresses management or owner goals for the use or re - use of the property . it provides a thoughtfully considered argument for selecting the most appropriate approach to treatment , prior to the commencement of work , and outlines a scope of recommended work . the report serves as an important guide for all changes made to a historic property during a project - repair , rehabilitation , or restoration - and can also provide information for maintenance procedures . finally , it records the findings of research and investigation , as well as the processes of physical work , for future researchers .\nglass works every day . this , he attributes to boulanger ' s influence . he typically works from 6 a . m . until noon ; afternoons are devoted to working in the studio . he tries to listen to new works one or two times a week , and sets aside one afternoon each week to speak to people . he also uses sampling to help speed the composition process and has said he is limited only by how much music he can write , which seems to still be prolific .\neither way , it ' s still going to be more expensive than you thought . twice as expensive according to our experts . that electrician might ' ve quoted $ 1 , 300 , but then they had to come a second day and it turned into $ 2 , 000 . design elements like glass tabletops and light fixtures can easily cost thousands of dollars . just remember which expenses will positively affect your business financially . light fixtures that cost $ 18 , 000 aren ' t going to generate revenue .\nminimalism , which was en vogue as a compositional style in the late 1960s , emphasized a simplification of the music rather than complex musical structures such as harmony , melody , modulation , and rhythm .\nwith minimalism , philip glass invented a new kind of music that attracted an enormous group of people who had never listened to classical music before and , in some cases , who still only listen to his form of it ,\njoseph mclellan , classical music critic emeritus of the washington post told smithsonian in 2003 .\nborn january 31 , 1937 , in baltimore , md . ; son of benjamin ( owner of a record store ) and ida ( gouline ) glass ; married joanne akalaitas ( an actress and theater director ; divorced ) ; married luba burtyk ( a physician ) , october , 1980 ; children : ( first marriage ) juliet , zachary . education : university of chicago , b . a . , 1956 ; juilliard school of music , m . s . in composition , 1962 ; studied privately with nadia boulanger in paris .\namerica also began to take an interest in the barometer , with patents being recorded as early as 1845 . one of the earliest records of interest in the barometer in america occurred on july 5 , 1776 , when thomas jefferson bought a barometer made in london , at sparhawk ' s , a small antique shop in philadelphia , which he happened to be visiting . at first , jefferson used his new barometer for purposes of determine height above sea level . on september 15 , 1776 , jefferson found the height of the mercury to be 29 . 44 inches at monticello , 30 . 06 inches at the tobacco landing on the rivanna , and 29 . 14 inches at the top of montalto . he used a table published in london in 1725 to translate these differences into heights , and concluded that montalto was 280 feet above monticello , and 792 feet above the rivanna .\nthe earliest known record of this story is from the town of hamelin itself depicted in a stained glass window created for the church of hamelin , which dates to around 1300 ad . although it was destroyed in 1660 , several written accounts have survived . the oldest comes from the lueneburg manuscript ( c 1440 \u2013 50 ) , which stated : \u201cin the year of 1284 , on the day of saints john and paul on june 26 , by a piper , clothed in many kinds of colours , 130 children born in hamelin were seduced , and lost at the place of execution near the koppen . \u201d"]}
{"id": 54061, "summary": [{"text": "the indian coffee house is a restaurant chain in india , run by a series of worker co-operative societies .", "topic": 7}, {"text": "it has strong presence across india with nearly 400 coffee houses . ", "topic": 31}], "title": "indian coffee house", "paragraphs": ["indian coffee workers\u2019 co - operative society ltd . , city coffee house , jabalpur\na piece of history . - picture of indian coffee house , allahabad - tripadvisor\nthe staff are also part - owners of indian coffee house . photo : stuart freedman\na patron at indian coffee house , new delhi . photo : stuart freedman / contributor\nthe indian coffee house was an institution successfully managed by a cooperative body of workers .\nthe indian coffee house at church street in bengaluru . photos by hemant mishra / mint\nindian coffee house i feel one of the best indian asian restaurant in doha with reserve parking witch is always good .\ndisclaimer : indian coffee house , college street menu is collected from restaurant / received over email . therefore menu of indian coffee house , college street is subject to change and dineout does not guarantee the accuracy of menu items at indian coffee house , college street .\noutside the indian coffee house at college street in kolkata . photos by indranil bhoumik / mint\nindian coffee house has achieved all the four factors much ahead mnc food chains came to india .\na day in the life of indian coffee house , kolkata . photo : soltan fr\u00e9d\u00e9ric / contributor\ncustomers at the indian coffee house near connaught place in delhi . photos by ramesh pathania / mint\nbest coffee available in the indian coffee house in trivandrum , the aromatic smell of the indian coffee is still in my nose . and also available dosa , masala dosa , puri and many south indian dishes with reasonable rate .\ntrivendrapuram indian coffee house is good . . yes indian coffee house is a chain of coffee rooms overall india . . among that kerela has the highest number of chains . . many different varieties of coffee are available . . staff is good too . .\nit ' s the one of the best indian coffe house . we can get good food at average price . all kind of people can afford the prices at indian coffee house\nindian coffee house outlets are spread all over the kerala state and travellers looking for fast local cuisines , fresh snacks , special indian coffee , a break , toilet facilities can easily walk in to inidan coffee house , rates are cheap .\na chair waiting for a patron at indian coffee house , new delhi . photo : stuart freedman / contributor\nthe favourite hang - out of intelligentsia in dharamsala , the indian coffee house , is on the verge of closure .\ni still remember the days when indian coffee distributed free coffees in the subhash park to propagate and market indian coffee\n, recalls mr . kartha .\nthe under - construction indian coffee house at sector 36 - d market in chandigarh . ( gurminder singh / ht photo )\nindian coffee house , do they have other veg options apart from the south indian breakfast , on their menu ? if yes , hows that ? ? i didn ' t find any reviews for north indian or punjabi cuisines .\nin the freezing cold , in the crowded mall road , among the expensive coffee shops , the indian coffee house provided the best filter coffee with some south indian dishes . the seating arrangements are of old tradition and view from window seat with a hot coffee - a feel good moment .\nthe indian coffee house is more than a coffee place to many who frequent it . these joints in kochi function as meeting places , where people unwind and also where many politicians mull over the next step , all before a cuppa . johny pazhanilath meets a few who get nostalgic about the indian coffee house\n\u00a9 copyright 2012 - all rights reserved indian coffee workers\u2019 co - operative society ltd .\npuducherry : the puducherry unit of the cpi ( m ) has criticised the management of indian coffee house for acting against interest of workers .\nthere are available many types of coffee like hot coffee with cream , cold coffee & variety of testy food .\nindian coffee house , thiruvananthapuram ( trivandrum ) - m . l . a . hostel compound - restaurant reviews , phone number & photos - tripadvisor\nindian coffee house serves good food at hotel . the taste is nice . this place is bit crowded . parking space is also very less .\nindian coffee house at college street , kolkata . one of the few that still attracts a steady stream of patrons . photo : barcroft / contributor\nindian coffee house in college street kolkata is must visit for me when ever i ' m in and around college street . it make some nostalgic .\nknown for its delicious south indian dishes , the indian coffee house is one of the 15 such units in this region under the delhi society . there are nearly 400 such coffee houses in the country , which are a part of the chain .\nindian coffee house is famous for coffee . actually i went there not for the coffee its for having lunch , i ordered one vegetable birayani and gobi manchooriyan , both was awesome and tasty and finally i baught one coffee and that unique product take me to . . .\ncustomers that have been coming to the indian coffee house in sector 17 everyday and sitting at the same table for the last 40 years . ( ht file photo )\nthis is your stock standard indian coffee house as the same low prices . if you ' re looking to eat on the cheap , this is the place for you .\n, then prime minister of india also very much supported in the formation of the co - operative societies in india . accordingly , the workers formed the co - operative societies in different states of india and renamed the network as \u201c indian coffee house \u201d . the first indian coffee house was opened in new delhi on october 27 , 1957 .\nk . c . venugopal , mp , has alleged that the cpm has been making a planned move to destabilise the group of restaurants under the indian coffee house brand .\nthe tables and chairs are new , but the menu at the indian coffee house in puducherry has not changed much over the years . photos by nathan g . / mint\nthe late manna dey , a frequent visitor to the coffee house himself , mourned the decline in his popular song , \u201c coffee houser shei adda ta aaj aar nei \u201d ( the chat sessions at the coffee house are no more ) , but the legacy remains .\npuducherry : welfare minister m . kandasamy on sunday said that the territorial government would shortly decide on launching the branches of the indian coffee house ( ich ) in rural areas .\nwe went to this to have our breakfast . we ordered south indian dishes and coffee . both the dishes and coffee were good . dishes were served quickly .\nveteran journalist and author sankarshan thakur remembers accompanying his father , the late janardan thakur , to the indian coffee house in patna . \u201ci was upon my teens and the indian coffee house off fraser road was a captivating trailer to unattainable adult indulgences . \u201d he remembers the clatter of toppled cups , the fragrance of coffee and sambar , and waiters picking their way through the commotion , waiting on anna tips .\nshould not miss this wonderful place . they serve superb coffee go for black coffee . for people who dont like coffee go for lime juice .\nlike many other india coffee house branches , this too is an authentic one in terms of the ambience , uniforms and the food . loved the coffee and dosa .\ngot a chance to visit allahabad after 21 years and to stay in a hotel just opposite this historical coffee house . though , my hotel served all delicacies including hot and cold coffee , i could not resist visiting the\nindian coffee house\n, but before vising captured its image in my camera thinking that allahabad is fast turning into the city . . .\nthe same taste , the same tradition and the service makes it one of the best hangout for south indian dishes . the cutlet as well as the chinese cuisine are also praiseworthy . whether it is jabalpur or ernakulam , indian coffee house is still my favourite .\nindian coffee house , over the past 44 years , has been the most sought - after coffee nook in kochi . primarily for the pure taste of its coffee , and then its club - like ambience alive with smoke and small talk , where one can sit comfortably chatting and cracking jokes .\nleaking roofs , open sewerage , dirty toilets and perennial shortage of water supply have added to the woes of the coffee house . the coffee house authorities have also been repeatedly raising the demand for a parking lot in the area for its clientele .\nyou like your coffee and news piping hot . so here\u2019s some of the latter first . the legendary indian coffee house is coming up with another branch , in sector 36 - d . it will be opening up tentatively between june 15 and 20 .\nall indian coffee houses are providing standard food in cheap rates , i always choose indian cofee house food whenever i go to cochin , this restaurant is in walk able distance from south railway station . if you are looking for economic and clean restaurant , i recommend . . .\nhindoostane coffee house was owned by sake dean mahomed , a charismatic bengali traveller , surgeon , entrepreneur and captain in the british east india company . he was also the first indian to publish books in english .\nthe first appearance of curry on a menu was at the norris street coffee house , haymarket , london in 1773 . by 1784 curry and rice had become house specialities in some fashionable restaurants in london\u2019s piccadilly .\nit all began in 1936 , when the first indian coffee house opened its doors in churchgate , mumbai . the place was an instant hit and its success triggered a coffeehouse boom , peaking to 72 outlets across the nation . with amazing foresight , the indian coffee board picked locations close to colleges , offices and stations , ensuring robust footfall .\nour coffee houses deliver a flavour of british india . youngsters should come here ; this is a part of our great indian heritage .\nthis is one of the best coffee house . the have so many branches in kerala . more than the have variety tasty food items .\nif you are looking for a inexpensive hotel serving quality food , then indian coffee house is your place . the evening tea or coffee and cutlet with your friends is an awesome experience . lunch time the hotel is crowded with people . so if you are in . . .\nfrom satyajit ray and ravi shankar to jyoti basu , many renowned artists , thinkers and philosophers were patrons at the college street coffee house .\nich in mavoor road is difficult to locate . in a city like calicut , not many think of visiting indian coffee house when you have 101 other options . but then , if you are around and if you are thinking of a coffee and some snacks ( say . . .\nthe indian coffee house was started in the pre - independence era by the coffee board under the british and functioned that way till the mid - 1950s . then , disaster struck . a large number of the hitherto operational centres were closed down and scores of people lost their jobs .\nyou find india coffee house all over the country but since i visited the one in trivandrum , it is the only one that comes to my mind when i think ' india coffee house ' . the reason is the architecture of the building and it ' s unique sitting . . .\nin his book , the brothers bihari , thakur writes , \u201cindian coffee house was where i first heard words like fuehrer and fascism first , words like proletariat and bourgeoisie , like comintern and nato and sarvahara and samajvaad , satta , samrajyavaad and taanashahi . \u201d so powerful was this \u201cpublic living room\u201d that the scent of sedition and scandal brewing here during the emergency wafted into the corridors of power , leading to a temporary shutdown of the indian coffee house in delhi .\nthe first indian coffee house under this umbrella opened in bangalore in 1957 , and the workers - as - owners model powered it to success . today , the chain is dotted across india , and kerala leads the pack with 51 outlets .\nmobeen butt , founder and director of the muslim museum initiative , which records the history of muslims in britain , tells us , \u201cthere were other restaurants serving ' indian ' food before sake dean mahomed ' s hindoostane coffee house , but his was the first to be run by an indian . \u201d according to the mmi website :\nwith net losses running over 35 lakh , the coffee house authorities say they are unable to meet the demand of the municipal council to hike the building rent and the head office of the indian coffee workers\u2019 co - operative society limited in delhi has already given a go - ahead to close down the cafe .\nthe first thing that hits you is the heat , barely held in check by the whirring fans suspended from the deep maroon rafters of the recently restored franco - tamil heritage building that houses the indian coffee house on jawaharlal nehru street in puducherry .\nyou like your coffee and news piping hot . so here\u2019s some of the latter first . the legendary indian coffee house is coming up with another branch in sector 36 - d . he further added that the branch will be opening up by the second week of june and tentatively between june 15 and june 20 .\nwith this target group in mind , he set up the hindoostane dinner and hooka smoking club in 1810 , which became known as the hindoostane coffee house . it wasn\u2019t a coffee house in the modern sense of a casual caf\u00e9 serving hot drinks , but a term used for many restaurants at the time as drinking coffee had become fashionable . his aim was to serve \u2018indianised british food\u2019 in smart surroundings .\nindeed the \u2018mistress of norris street coffee house , haymarket\u2019 , declared in public advertiser , 6 december 1773 , that she not only sold \u201ctrue indian curey paste\u201d but would \u201cat the shortest notice [ send ] ready dressed curey and rice , also india pilaws , to any part of the town . \u201d this must have been the first indian home delivery service .\nsake dean mohamed wanted to capitalise on this popularity of spicy food by opening an indian restaurant .\nmr p . d . pradeep , manager of the ich , told the tribune , that contrary to the initial promises , no separate entry to the coffee house was provided . \u201cmost people don\u2019t even know the location and the way to the coffee house . there is liquor vend on one side and the other route is too filthy for quality customers . we were asked to set up the coffee house urgently and the pending works were to be completed immediately but nothing has been done , \u201d he says .\ntill about two years back , the administration used to avail the services of the coffee house at its official functions but this regular source of income too has dried up .\nthe indian coffee house on d h road is an outlet where we can have a good breakfast , lunch or dinner . most of the dishes which are available in other ich outlets are unique in taste and quantity and that unique style attracts the customers . . . .\npuducherry : a fervent plea has been made to the puducherry government on saturday to provide adequate assistance to enable the indian coffee house ( ich ) , an important tourist attraction in the union territory , which has just completed its golden jubilee , to keep the flag flying .\nthis coffee house is located in the college street area . the test of food is average but the gathering is really markable . people are coming and passing there time hour after hour with gossips . one things is really negative side of this house thay , though . . .\nwas looking for a good place to have evening coffee in calicut . suddenly remembered about indian coffe house . i vaguely remember this place from some article i had read earlier . this was close to my hotel on kallai road . this place certainly has seen better . . .\nindian coffee houses mastered the art of standardisation even before all these other chains came to kerala . everywhere you get the same menu , the same service and almost similar prices .\nit was , in fact , the district administration that had approached the society for setting up a coffee house in dharamsala in 1991 as \u2018the town was next only to shimla in the number of government offices , with a sizable population . \u2019 but the conditions of the coffee house have been deteriorating over the years due to the indifference of the same administration .\nif you are in doha and suddenly feel nostalgic about home and its food , make a beeline to indian coffee house . it is a nice decor , done up in the 60s or 70s style . where they really score is in the food served . i went . . .\na great establishment finds itself in the ruins . the indian coffee house had a heritage and a gasteonomic menu it could have been proud of . bit now it ' s far from those glory days . horrible food and atitude of waiters have destroyed the place . avoid at . . .\ninterestingly , the case of mr . nair is not an isolated one . since 1958 , many kochiites have been getting addicted to this drink , known for its rich aroma and strong flavour , served in kochi ' s good old hubs . now , if you think it ' s a heady brew , you are mistaken . it ' s unblended steamy coffee served in kerala ' s premier coffee shop chain called indian coffee house ( ich ) .\ni ' m born and brought up in kolkata . so the indian coffee house is a very know place for me . it is the part of our culture . if you are a tourist and you are free travelling then you should visit this place . but i ' ll definitely . . .\nthis place is located in the college st area and is a very old coffee house . they serve really cheap snack and coffee . food quality is not that good but great place to gossip and spend lots of time . this place is very popular with . . .\nat that time , the employees of india coffee house , jabalpur had their labour union . this union also responded properly and given all the help to these retrenched employees to form a society at jabalpur . and thus they formed the society in the name and style of \u201c indian coffee workers\u2019 co - operative society limited , jabalpur \u201d . there were a great effort and active support of\none of my favourite spot for my meals . they have wide variety of south indian dishes with normal rate .\ncurrently ich have almost 51 branches in kerala . this is the oldest restaurant chain we have had in kerala . going to coffee house was and still is a ritual for many of us . as\ni would like to share indian coffee house beverages and their rates black teaper cup6 - 00 bournvitaper cup15 . 00 coffee w / o sugarper cup10 . 00 fresh limeper glass15 . 00 fruite saladper cup40 . 00 ginger lemonper glass15 - 00 hot coffeeper cup10 . 00 hot coffeeset25 . 00 lemon teaper cup8 . 00 milk waterper cup15 . 00 teaper cup08 . 00 tea w / o . . .\na wonderful old coffee house stuck in time , which is a calcutta institution . drop in while exploring college street and all its book stalls , and enjoy an excellent coffee at bargain prices . an eclectic mix of students , intellectuals and a few foreigners relax under swishing . . .\nyour gaze drifts to a metal sign next to the menu : \u201csitting idle is wastage of time\u201d . it\u2019s an irony for a place that lets you buy a rare modern luxury : a few hours of idleness for rs29 . \u201cin fact , we never ask our customers to leave , whether they order coffee or not , \u201d says sunil kumar negi , secretary of the indian coffee house in delhi .\nthe prestige of the indian coffee house increased with a lot of beloved regular customers in all places . as per the blessings of our valuable customers we are celebrating with honour the golden jubilee year ( 1958 - 2008 ) . our employees dedicated a good service to each and every customer . satisfaction of the customers is our aim .\ni tried this restaurant with some friends . . variety of indian food are available . . we tried biriyaanis and north indian thali . . which were really good . . the interior is looking good . . and they got party hall too .\ndue to the failure of hch , nobody dared to open another indian restaurant\u2026 that is , until the 20 th century .\nsreemoyee admits to being rather disappointed with her first visit to the indian coffee house her mother had waxed so eloquently about . \u201cafter i got admission to presidency college , my mother took me to the coffee house on college street . i was in my late teens at that time and had been exposed to shopping arcades and other coffee shops by then so i wondered what she saw in this place . it seemed so old and shabby compared to the places i had visited , \u201d she says . \u201cthe ethos , ethnicity and soul of the city had changed since my mother\u2019s college days ; this place was a ghost of its former self . \u201d\nsince the coffee houses are cooperatives , the workers often have a stake in the enterprise .\nhe recalls the golden days of the coffee house , when the waiters wore turbans and cummerbunds , giving the place a regal feel . the likes of mf husain and rajinder singh bedi sat here ; drinking , thinking , talking , writing . \u201cback then , a cup of coffee cost just 4 anna . \u201d\nas always , food in the coffee house is standardised and maintains quality - the draw back is lack of variety or novelty . but one can be sure of what one gets , and rates are have been pegged low .\n24 . places of promotionoutlets of the indian coffee housetraditional and digital media like lifestyle magazines , newspapers , social media , blogs . events will be held at different large outlets with entry feescan use the artists\u2019 collaboration for branding at theirexhibitions\ni had a coffee and a ghee roast . the coffee was a bit too sweet for my liking . the ghee roast was perfect with the freshness of coconut in the chutney mesmerising the senses .\nhe even defends the appearance of the place , preferring to call it \u201cretro\u201d rather than shabby . \u201cour coffee houses deliver a flavour of british india . youngsters should come here ; this is a part of our great indian heritage . \u201d\nif you want to taste real masala dosa come here perfect blend with uzhunnuvada and coffee or bread omelet wth cold coffee or hot badam milk at any time from 7 : 30 am to 9 pm .\nthis is near old bus stand of tellicherry and offers a quick hot coffee and snacks like masala dosa , idli , wada , etc . their nei roast is good and coffee is also very nice .\nand yet , the sun has not quite set on the indian coffee house . perhaps because the bearer serving you coffee likely owns a stake in the cafe . and because the old timers still come . but most of all , because the men who run it retain a childlike sense of pride and hope . \u201cwe have never done marketing stunts . we run on goodwill and loyalty , \u201d insists negi . \u201cand then , our chandigarh branch is air - conditioned , you see . \u201d\nas a coffee lover , whenever i travel , i always look whether the area has traditional coffee or way to make their coffee , etc . after reading the review , we went and we were happy . the taste is a bit different , but i like it . it ' s just . . .\nbefore the star hotels ' invasion into kochi , ich had the luxurious western concept of ` pot coffee ' . the hotel offered a set of hot milk , sugar , coffee decoction and spoon on a platter for the customer to make his own coffee according to his taste . it had in fact , raised many eyebrows as the malayali was not used to it .\nits royal service , inimitable food quality and impeccable neatness are what made ich the best hotel choice in kerala\n, says mr . ramachandran kartha , another addict of indian coffee .\nas per friends review we visited the hotel . for lunch . we ordered south indian lunch all the side dishes very delicious expect the rice .\nthere was no such thing as a stranger\u2014boundaries blurred as newspapers flew open , coffee arrived and conversation flowed .\nthe offerings are simple . there is coffee\u2014hot and cold available , no frappes , mochas or cappuccinos here .\nthe college street coffee house , he says , was where he met almost all his friends . \u201ci was a rookie in my first year in presidency college and i remember sharing coffee with poets like shakti chattopadhyay and sunil gangopadhyay , who later became known as one of bengal\u2019s finest and most popular novelists . shakti , who i consider one of the three greatest poets of the post - tagore era , a few years later sat in the coffee house and translated my poems from english into his amazing bengali , and sunil wrote the introduction to the book pritish nandyr kabita , which ananda publishers brought out , \u201d he says .\ni guess the direction and overtones of the discourse at kolkata ' s iconic coffee house - the adda where the communist movement thrived - will have to change . it will have to become the\ndoers club\n- for the real pariborton to shape up .\nthe usual taste and flavours of all coffee houses across kerala . . . delicious masala dosas and cutlets . .\nlondon\u2019s first indian restaurants after mahomed\u2019s short - lived effort came a century later . according to a detailed account in peter and colleen grove\u2019s mood food / menu magazine , salut e hind was the first to open in holborn in 1911 , followed by the kohinoor in roper street , and curry caf\u00e9 in commercial street in the 1920s . the most successful and influential was the shafi in gerard street , which opened in 1920 . these were all aimed at indian diners , but when edward palmer opened veeraswamy in piccadilly in 1926 , he revolutionised london ' s indian dining scene , making it fashionable for everyone to eat indian .\ni have been in a few indian coffee houses within india and visited the kolkata one today . it was full but there were a couple of tables free so i sat down . i waited awhile whilst numerous waiters milled around the front desk . after some . . .\nit is as if the clock stops when you enter mohan singh place , the fusty 1960s building that houses indian coffee house in central delhi . climb two flights up to the large , hushed caf\u00e9 and , for a moment , you wonder if it is closed . then you spot them : two men sitting at far ends from each other . one is lost behind the day\u2019s newspaper , the other is scribbling on a pad .\nmr pradeep admitted that lately , there had also been deterioration in the quality of food at the coffee house but he said massive improvement had been made in the last four months . the sales have risen from rs 800 to rs 2 , 000 , despite it being rainy season .\nthe iconic ' indian coffee house ' ( albert hall ) , college street , kolkata , west bengal , bangla , india . . . except the variant type of coffees , delicious indian and chinese foods are also served in the famous ' indian coffee house ' and they are . . . 1 ) chicken hakka chow mein 2 ) mutton hakka chow mein 3 ) egg hakka chow mein 4 ) vegetable hakka chow mein 5 ) mixed hakka chow mein 6 ) chicken gravy chow mein 7 ) mutton gravy chow mein 8 ) egg gravy chow mein 9 ) vegetable gravy chow mein 10 ) mixed gravy chow mein 11 ) chicken fried rice 12 ) mutton fried rice 13 ) egg fried rice 14 ) vegetable fried rice 15 ) mixed fried rice 16 ) chilly chicken 17 ) boneless chilly chicken 18 ) chicken sweet & sour 19 ) garlic chicken 20 ) fish finger 21 ) chicken pakora 22 ) tomato soup 23 ) chicken corn soup 24 ) chicken clear soup 25 ) vegetable soup 26 ) chinese salad i created this video with the youtube video editor ( urltoken )\nthis old world longstanding restaurant in the middle of a very busy area retains it charm and simple ambiance . very good variety of south indian dishes and good service at very reasonable prices .\nhe reels out a list of people he remembers meeting at the college street coffee house\u2014satyajit ray , ravi shankar , ali akbar khan , ustad amir khan , jyoti basu , shombhu mitra and badal sarkar . \u201call the amazing writers , poets , novelists , thinkers , philosophers of bengal came there . age was no barrier . i spent time in both coffee houses whenever i could get away from work , which was rare . the friendships i made endured , \u201d he says .\nyou find it wherever you go ! indian coffee houses are cheap and best . from dosa and idli to bombay toasts and fired eggs , they serve you good breakfast . great meals for lunch . veg cutlets that ich serves are the best you could ever have for 12 bucks . you could have a great food for 100 bucks .\nthe love malayalees have for indian coffee house has a long history to reckon with , just like communism . this was a platform for the great and intellectual minds to meet and synergize to create cinemas , music and literatures . ich was the hotspot for discussion of politics too in kerala . it witnessed the birth , growth and death of many political heavy weights . the four walls of ich stood witness to more debates than a party office in kerala and bengal had . this was the time when the local tea shops gave way to a more elite urban adda for the youth . this was the caf\u00e9 coffee day and barista of the golden generation ( it is still ) .\nit\u2019s commonly assumed that london\u2019s first indian restaurants were set up by bangladeshi immigrants in the 1960s and \u201870s , but actually , the first one was established over 200 hundred years ago , in 1810 .\nthis is situated college street of kolkata . tea , coffe and pakora are femous here . you can take tea and pakora and made a adda ( gossipe ) with your friends . this is for all from college student to old ages . this adda help to remember of the old days . if you like to write a story about kolkata coffe house must come first . thanks coffe house . one song of sri manna dey that coffe house er sey adda ta aaj er ney / kothai harie gache sonali bikel gulo sei . . . . . this is nothing but rememberance of old days .\nthe lpg storage of the coffee house also poses a danger to the shopping complex as the vegetable vendors set the garbage on fire next to the storage tank and there could be an explosion anytime . \u201cwe have asked the mc to shift the tank as it has a capacity of 16 lgp cylinders and there could be major fire , \u201d he said .\nthe coffee is still affordable by modern standards , but gone are the days of caffeine - fuelled exchanges , ranging from creative to convivial to controversial .\neven so , by the time the 1950s rolled in , the fortunes of the chain began to dip . branches closed , and workers were laid off . peeved at their plight , communist leader ak gopalan came up with the unique idea of a worker - owned cooperative . the board eventually handed over the control to the indian coffee workers\u2019 co operative society .\nbasically its an indian restaurant , but cannot avoid to all their food taste bit of keralite . they serve their food slightly with that style . ambiance is good . staff serviced well . but ok type .\n\u201cwe are found in at least 18 states of this country , \u201d says t . balakrishnan of the indian coffee workers\u2019 cooperative society , kannur . \u201cin kerala , there are two societies\u2014the thrissur society and the one in kannur . the kannur society has branches in six districts\u2014kasaragod , kannur , wayanad , kozhikode , malappuram and palakkad . the thrissur branch covers eight districts . \u201d\nso this is as much of a flavour as we can get about the hindoostane coffee house : that it was a relaxed placed decorated in the colonial style , and probably served mildly spiced curries . we asked a number of food historians what was likely to be on its menu , but other than vague references to spicy meat and vegetable dishes , nobody seems to know .\nour order : 1 ) chicken biryani : one word ' delectable ' . 2 ) vada sambar : sambar was one of the authentic and unique sambar i have ever had . i even ordered an extra plate of sambar . 3 ) cold coffee : this coffee cannot simply compete with the cold coffees found . . .\njust how much politics and social issues can one discuss over a cup of hot coffee for rs . 3 . 50 ? well , for those regulars who occupy their favourite corner table , it is unbelievably unlimited unless some unrelenting ` chotta ' politician ' s pounding fist spills the coffee over an embarrassed customer sitting next to him .\nthe indian coffee workers\u2019 co - operative societies in different provinces have formed a federation with its head quarter at delhi . the jabalpur society is also a member of the federation . the federation has been constituted since 1960 and has provided to be of great help and assistance to the societies . shri . o . k . rajagopalan , president of this society , is the chairman of the federation .\nin fact , the circuit house and rest houses and even private and hptdc hotels are booked in advance for the vips during the dasehra , while tourists are thrown out even if they have booked those places , local residents reveal .\nthe food not good . asked for lemon mint . it didn\u2019t have lemon or mint . sad . wont see this place again . the place itself looks sad . like an old delapitated house . looks unclean and no modernity .\nchapathi with chicken curry and meals with fish curry are good in this restaurant . the breakfast with south indian dishes are tasty as well . the coconut oil used in the gravies might not go well with people from other states .\nthis place offers open sitting area facing the sea . you can have coffee while watching the sunset . offers good amount of food option but of course don\u2019t expect delicacies .\nwhile regular customers would be happy to know that the coffee shop will retain the same cutlery and plain white crockery , the new branch may see a little hike in prices .\njust loved it . have been a fan of ich . always visit this place for breakfast whenever in jaipur . the place is very old . their coffee is still unbeatable .\nvalue for food and service is good . ambience is below par . you will enjoy the coffee , samosas & cutlets ( they are the best among kannur ' s eateries )\nmahomed was way ahead of his time . indian food \u2013 which has had a rollercoaster ride in the hearts of the british nation \u2013 only really took off many years later during the victorian period , as queen victoria was extremely fond of it .\nveeraswamy\u2014which has gone through several changes in ownership , d\u00e9cor and menu since then \u2013 today lays claim to be london\u2019s oldest surviving indian restaurant . close behind it are halal in aldgate ( 1939 ) , and the punjab in covent garden ( 1946 ) .\nthere is no standardization across the coffee houses , he adds ; their menus vary across states and depending on the societies that runs them . \u201cthe same cup of coffee that is rs8 in kannur is priced at rs20 in jabalpur . the menu is also very different ; what you find in a kolkata outlet is not the same as the one in kerala or karnataka . \u201d\ni have started my carrier at asianet satcom , puthiyara on 2009 september . there onwards me and my collegues were daily went for lunch at coffe house . they provide me good foods , neat and clean foods , we can enjoy the food by . . .\neven as mr . kandasamy inaugurated the new branch , workers owing allegiance to the centre of indian trade unions ( citu ) and the puducherry munnetra congress staged a demonstration on nehru street protesting against the \u201cattempts to victimise the employees\u201d of the ich in the union territory .\nthe lingering taste of ich filter coffee that we used to enjoy during the 60 ' s has not changed even today\n, says mr . janardhanan , a retired english professor in kochi .\nmoreover they started as a premium brand , like coffee day or star bucks but later became a very common mans place . so families loves to go there as its a safe and predictable place .\nvisit this place to have that ethnic south indian food which is basically provided at the small cities of southern india , the quality and taste will be approximately same as you get there . the price is next to nothing , i mean no one will serve . . .\nate there several times and everything i ordered was just fine . the omelette is good with 2 eggs , onions and hot peppers . take bread slices and a coffee and you have a decent western breakfast .\ni personally love coffee houses because they are a society where the employees themselves are the owners . they are improving the lives of thousands of their employees . its a model that should be replicated in every business .\ni just love this small , old and always full of locals and tourists for endless gossiping with a fire lantern in the middle and enjoying coffee with south indian snacks and famous mutton cutlets and dosas . looks like time is sufficient and stopped and just enjoy the company of friends and family with lots of persons around all busy with themselves and in between craving for economical food . i wish service and quality of food and variety will improve and management will take care for the renovation and upkeep of the place .\nthe place has not changed in last two decades in look and food taste and also the rates . . service still as poor as before but the charm of bygone days of coffee and idli in chilling cold of shimla\ni stopped in here for a pit stop while working my way down some of the shops on mi road . the cold coffee with ice cream and the roohafza milkshake were really delicious ! the food looked pretty good too .\nin the early 20 th century , sailors from what was to become bangladesh opened eating establishments in london for members of their own communities , which started becoming more commercial in the 1940s . following a war in their home country , many bangladeshis came to london in 1971 , and the curry house industry started in earnest .\nthe formica tables are bereft of cups , and the aroma of freshly brewed coffee is absent . but a strong whiff of nostalgia hangs in the air . tellingly , both the men in the room have a shock of silver hair .\nsake dean mahomed , manufacturer of the real currie powder , takes the earliest opportunity to inform the nobility and gentry , that he has , under the patronage of the first men of quality who have resided in india , established at his house , 34 george street , portman square , the hindoostane dinner and hooka smoking club .\nbut the numbers do not reflect the inside story , which becomes evident only when you enter . at the central delhi outlet , only sunlight fills the empty terrace . the glass windows are firmly shut , and the stuffing spills out from most chairs . a grimy board lists coffee at rs29 and special coffee at rs32 . there are 50 more items , including plain slice ( rs7 apiece ) and mutton biryani ( rs 160 ) , but the kitchen counters are nearly bare .\nnext is the scent of hot coffee\u2014a dark , bitter brew with milky undertones , borne in thick ceramic cups by men clad in grimy white ( the trademark red turbans and cummerbunds have been dispensed with here ) \u2014that envelops you in its languorous embrace .\nthe tunnel near auckland house will be lowered by about 10 m and converted into a double lane traffic tunnel to help circumvent the 600 m narrow stretch of the circular road skirting the government girls college at a cost of rs 6 . 5 crore . the crumbling curved wall supporting northern portal of victory tunnel will also be redone to widen the road .\nindian curry was already popular in england in the 19 th century . in fact , spices had been present in english cookery since the time of the crusades in the late 11 th century . hannah glasse\u2019s the art of cookery made plain and simple , first published in 1747 , is one of the first cookbooks to give recipes for curries and pilaus .\nthis franchise has exceptional prices and very good service . the food is solid . they have good chai and coffee . the dishes always arrive quickly , even on busy rainy afternoons . i like the porotta here very much . simple , reliable kerala fare .\nthe institution is braving choppy waters today , drowning under debt and battling the constant threat of closure . the famous vadas have lost their crunch , and the coffee is a diluted shadow of itself . singer manna dey even composed a song ruing the \u201clost golden evenings\u201d .\njust popped to have a quick coffee with our guide . entrance was half hidden between bookstalls and the restaurant is upstairs . surprised to see the waiters all in raj type uniforms but it made them easy to spot when the place got busy . fairly slow . . .\nit is a cheap rate high quality food supplier in everywhere through out india . to eat a lunch from this hotel in any day of a week , you cannot get easily without standing for a while . the coffee of the current period is as good . . .\nso coffee houses and taverns had already been serving curries alongside their normal menus , a few since as early as the 18 th century . additionally , the british who\u2019d been enjoying spicy food in 19 th century india attempted to recreate the dishes in their own homes when they returned .\nmy friend and i ate breakfast here twice while in jaipur . both times we each ordered 2 omelettes and two orders of french toast a piece , with coffee . the food was excellent and i ' ve been telling people about it ever since . it was locally priced . . .\ntry baked fish , infusion ( black coffee ) - great for college students . once upon a time infusion used to be rs . 6 a cup . this is not a place to visit for pleasure - but a must when you are exhausted shopping books or whenever you visit college street .\nthe masala dosa served with a filling of red colour due to the addition of beetroot . . its only of that kind of masala dosa available in the market . . . the coffee is so excellent as they produce there own coffe . . the hotel is run by a cooperative . . .\n19 . \u2022 not promoting through advertisements in print , tv or digital because it decreases the credibility of tich and its authenticity . \u2022 providing the customers with different post - cards of the history of tich on purchase of grounded coffee . \u2022 including coasters in the merchandise . \u2022 video testimonials on youtube .\nwe don\u2019t know what mahomed would have thought of the late foreign secretary robin cook declaring chicken tikka masala as britain\u2019s national dish in 2001 . and we don\u2019t know what he would make of today\u2019s exceptionally diverse and rapidly evolving indian restaurant scene . however , we have a feeling that he\u2019s sitting in the great restaurant in the sky in his dapper suit with a twinkle in his eye , smoking a hookah pipe and nodding his approval .\nthe society also sells pure coffee powder known for its rich aroma and strong flavor at reasonable prices to the public . the society proudly upholds the traditions of our pioneers that have earned us the love and loyalty of hundreds of customers . the society has received appreciation and support from government and public which is gratefully remembered .\nunlike modern coffee companies , no ich outlet is a clone of the other in decor , menu and pricing . most of them operate in old , decrepit buildings , immune to time and trends . \u201cthat , and the ceiling fans are perhaps all they have in common , \u201d says maitra , with a wry smile .\nthe ich had been once the safe rendezvous of many mild - mannered sales executives , bespectacled intellectuals , fist - pounding politicians , absent - minded professors , legal luminaries , small - time businessmen and , of course , insatiable book worms , who used to sit for hours , devouring words , just for rs . 3 . 50 for a coffee until the annoyed cashier started staring at him .\n7 . targeting\u2022 ich targets varied segments from college going teenager to the retired grandfather who once visited ich as a teenager\u2022 people who fall under this category : students journalist bureaucrats advertisers doctors lawyers senior officials\u2022 it has a very cost effective menu which attracts more of student groups . \u2022 it is targeted towards people who love the taste of filter coffee and love to be rooted to the culture of it .\nsince the inception of ich , 44 years have passed . of course , kochi has undergone a sea - change . many who were once regulars to ich have become ministers , chief ministers , super stars , writers , legal experts and social heroes . but the ich continues to be the same . the same old coffee . the same old tradition . and of course , the same old smiling , turbaned waiters .\nmr . r . k . nair is an addict . a leading criminal advocate in kochi , he has been known for his addiction for the past 25 years . interestingly he picked up this addictive habit while he was a student of the ernakulam law college three decades ago . today , his colleagues know his weakness and take advantage of it , to discuss legal matter over his favourite mood elevator ."]}
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", "topic": 32}], "title": "fleetcor", "paragraphs": ["fleetcor : fleetcor investigation initiated by former louisiana attorney general kahn swick foti llc . . .\nglassdoor has 236 fleetcor reviews submitted anonymously by fleetcor employees . read employee reviews and ratings on glassdoor to decide if fleetcor is right for you .\npress release : fleetcor : kaskela law llc announces investigation of fleetcor technologies , inc . on behalf of stockholders\npress release : fleetcor : federman & sherwood investigates fleetcor technologies , inc . for possible violations of federal securities laws\nyou probably haven ' t heard of fleetcor technologies . fleetcor is a norcross , ga . - based payments solut . . .\nowler has collected 18 screenshots of fleetcor ' s website since oct 2012 . the latest fleetcor website design screenshot was captured in mar 2018 .\nfleetcor currently has 18 followers on twitter . as of july 2013 fleetcor had 13 followers . that ' s a 38 percent increase in 3 years\nfleetcor currently has 720 fans on facebook . as of july 2013 fleetcor had 11 fans . that ' s a 6445 percent increase in 5 years\nfleetcor ' s chairman & ceo , ronald f . clarke , currently has an approval rating of 73 % . fleetcor ' s primary competitors are\nfleetcor is a independent global provider of fleet , fueling , and specialised payment solutions . fleetcor ' s headquarters is in norcross , georgia . fleetcor has a revenue of $ 2 . 3b , and 7 , 890 employees . fleetcor has raised a total of $ 291 . 5m in funding . fleetcor ' s main competitors are wex , wex and 360fuelcard . as of june 2018 , fleetcor has 720 fans on facebook and 18 followers on twitter .\nradnor , pa . - - ( business wire ) - - kaskela law llc is investigating fleetcor technologies , inc . (\nfleetcor . . .\nsince fleetcor was founded in 2000 , it has participated in 1 round of funding . in total fleetcor has raised $ 291 . 5m . fleetcor ' s funding round was on dec 2010 for a total of $ 291 . 5m\nfleetcor invest : kahn swick & foti , llc investigates the officers a . .\nfleetcor technologies : neeyamo inc . and cambridge global payments partner to en . .\nfleetcor technologies ( flt ) presents at william blair 2018 growth stock confe . .\nfleetcor ! that is all . . . for now ! have a great day !\nfleetcor investigation initiated by : kahn swick & foti , llc investigates the o . .\nkaskela law llc : announces investigation of fleetcor technologies , inc . on beha . .\nfleetcor technologies inc . bears ultimate responsibility for ensuring the compliance of fleetcor uk with tax law and regulations , the management of tax risks and providing information for our stakeholders .\nfleetcor technologies , inc . ( flt ) dividend date & amp ; history - urltoken\ngiven solid earnings and sales growth along with potential accumulation signals , fleetcor technologie . . .\nwex is fleetcor ' s # 2 rival . wex ' s headquarters is in , , and was founded in null . wex generates 0 . 43 % of fleetcor ' s revenue .\nfleetcor is a independent global provider of fleet , fueling , and specialised payment solutions . fleetcor was founded in 2000 . fleetcor ' s headquarters is located in norcross , georgia , usa 30092 . it has raised 291 . 5m in 1 round . the latest round was in . . .\nwex is fleetcor ' s biggest rival . wex was founded in south portland , maine } in 1983 . wex operates in the systems software industry . compared to fleetcor , wex generates $ 1b more revenue .\n360fuelcard is fleetcor ' s # 3 competitor . 360fuelcard was founded in 2009 in fredericksburg , virginia . 360fuelcard operates in the business support services industry . 360fuelcard generates $ 2 . 3b more revenue than fleetcor .\nthe known tax risks and applicable controls , as they exist for fleetcor uk , are set out below .\nat the time , fleetcor also released earnings data that saw revenue in q1 up 25 percent , surpassing expectations .\nlove the culture at fleetcor . its people are professional , friendly and smart . pays well and host fun socials .\nthis document sets out fleetcor\u2019s approach and strategy for handling its tax affairs and managing tax risk of its uk companies .\nmore m & a activity in the fleet management space continues as michelin acquires assets from fuel card company fleetcor technologies .\ncurrent and historical revenue for fleetcor technologies ( flt ) from 2009 to 2018 . the sum of all revenue fields included for a company ' s operating activities . the current revenue for fleetcor technologies as of march 31 , 2018 is .\nfleetcor ' s revenue is the fifth highest among it ' s top 10 competitors . the top 10 competitors average $ .\nfleetcor has employees and is the first highest among it ' s top 10 competitors . the top 10 competitors average 973 .\nthese are all the companies that fleetcor has acquired . fleetcor has acquired 10 companies and its latest acquisition was creative lodging solutions llc in nov 2017 . creative lodging solutions is a lodging travel management platform that offers reservation , billing , payment and reporting solutions .\ncomdata , a fleetcor company ( nyse : flt ) and leader in corporate payment innovation , today unveiled a . . . .\nfleetcor technologies , inc . ( nyse : flt ) , a leading global provider of commercial payment solutions , t . . .\nthese are all the companies that fleetcor has invested in . fleetcor has invested 10 companies and its latest investment was creative lodging solutions llc in nov 2017 . creative lodging solutions is a lodging travel management platform that offers reservation , billing , payment and reporting solutions .\nour company fleetcor ( nyse : flt ) is a leading independent global provider of specialized payment products and services including fleet . . .\nfleetcor is a leading global provider of fuel cards and workforce payment products to businesses . fleetcor ' s payment programs enable businesses to better control employee spending and provide card - accepting merchants with a high volume customer base that can increase their sales and customer loyalty . fleetcor serves commercial accounts in north america , south america , europe , and australia / new zealand . for more information , please visit urltoken .\nfleetcor uk operates within the parameters of its tax policy and / or code of conduct . all decisions made by fleetcor uk demand a detailed risk assessment to consider financial return , financial risk , liability to tax and reputational risk . fleetcor uk recognises that it has a responsibility not only to deliver returns and value for its shareholders but also to ensure that its tax liabilities are properly calculated and paid . the tax strategy at fleetcor uk ensures that our legal requirements are met . fleetcor uk ensures that tax risk , reputation , brand and corporate responsibilities are considered as fundamental parts of every business decision . owner : - fleetcor finance version no : - final effective from : - march 2017 review date : - march 2018 classification : - external authorised by : european cfo printed copies of this document are for reference only\nfleetcor serves over 500 , 000 commercial accounts with millions of cardholders across the united states , canada , mexico , europe , africa and asia .\nit applies to all companies that form a part of the fleetcor uk acquistion limited group , the companies are listed in appendix a . the members of the group are subsidaries of a us based parent called fleetcor tecnologies inc . , this is a public traded company on the new york stock exchange .\n( 4 - traders . com ) fleetcor technologies , inc . ( nyse : flt ) , a leading global provider of commercial payme . . .\nfleetcor accepts the als ice bucket challenge from granite telecommunications . we challenged wells fargo , cgi , nextraq , comdata , chevron and wex to complete the # icebucketchallenge\n\u201cwe are excited to join the fleetcor team . this is the right fit and a natural evolution of our business . fleetcor brings synergistic corporate payment products , access to a much greater global footprint , and deep pockets that will allow cambridge to accelerate its growth trajectory , \u201d said gary mcdonald , chief executive officer of cambridge .\npeachtree corners , ga . - - ( business wire ) - - fleetcor technologies , inc . ( nyse : flt ) , a leading global pr . . .\npeachtree corners , ga . - - ( business wire ) - - fleetcor technologies , inc . ( nyse : flt ) , a leading global pro . . .\npeachtree corners , ga . - - ( business wire ) - - fleetcor technologies , inc . ( nyse : flt ) , a leading global p . . .\nnorcross , ga . - - ( business wire ) - - fleetcor technologies , inc . ( nyse : flt ) , today announced that the com . . .\ni don\u2019t think there\u2019s anything that can be done by management here . they\u2019re required to follow fleetcor\u2019s lead and unfortunately a lot of good hard workers have lost their jobs .\nfleetcor technologies inc . governance manual contains a group - wide tax risk management framework with which all subsidiaries comply . this framework sets out owner : - fleetcor finance version no : - final effective from : - march 2017 review date : - march 2018 classification : - external authorised by : european cfo printed copies of this document are for reference only\n\u00a9 2011 fleetcor , llc | 5445 triangle parkway suite 400 | peachtree corners , ga 30092 | 800 . 877 . 9019 ( toll free ) | 770 . 449 . 3471 ( fax )\nfleetcor is headed by a versatile team of seasoned executives with deep industry and financial expertise , making us a unique and well - rounded organization that understands the needs of businesses of all sizes .\n\u00a9 2011 fleetcor , llc | 5445 triangle parkway , suite 400 , peachtree corners , ga 30092 | 800 . 877 . 9019 ( toll free ) | 770 . 449 . 3471 ( fax )\ntick this box if you consent to us sharing your information with other companies from the fleetcor group of companies , who may contact you in relation to fuel card , or other vehicle related services .\n\u201cwe expect the acquisition to be accretive to earnings in 2017 and our financial leverage will approximate 2 . 9x post - close , \u201d said eric dey , chief financial officer of fleetcor technologies , inc .\nfleetcor uk has a well - established relationship with the uk tax authorities and co - existent compliance procedures that ensure the submission of timely , accurate and complete tax returns . all material positions taken in such returns are supported by contemporaneous disclosure of supporting documentation and any accompanying explanatory legal analysis . fleetcor uk deploys compliance and risk monitoring systems and internal audit reviews of all tax compliance activity across the uk group . owner : - fleetcor finance version no : - final effective from : - march 2017 review date : - march 2018 classification : - external authorised by : european cfo printed copies of this document are for reference only\nthe process for defining tax risk , the identification of tax risk , reporting , management and escalation of tax risks . in addition to this fleetcor uk operates its own tax code of conduct / tax policy .\nfleetcor ( nyse : flt ) is a leading independent global provider of specialized payment products and services including fleet cards , food cards , corporate lodging discount cards and other specialized payment services for businesses throughout the world .\nthe acquisition follows just two months after fleetcor announced plans to make its own takeover . in may , the company said it would purchase cambridge global payments for $ 675 million to strengthen earnings under its fleet payment services .\nthe chief executive officer and chief finance officer of fleetcor technologies inc regularly report the complete tax position , including the tax risk status , of fleetcor uk to the group audit committee ( gac ) . this occurs on at least four occasions in each fiscal year . the gac comprises at least three board members with financial management expertise . reporting and scrutiny by the gac ensures unified risk oversight throughout the group and guarantees a consistent and integrated approach .\nalston & bird llp served as legal counsel to fleetcor . morgan , lewis & bockius llp served as legal counsel to cambridge , and financial technology partners ( ft partners ) served as exclusive strategic and financial advisor to cambridge .\nresponsibility for tax strategy and the management of tax risk within the uk rests with the european chief financial officer , with delegated day - to - day responsibility for our tax functions performed by financial controllers and fleetcor uk tax teams .\n\u201cwe have followed the international payments market for several years and are excited to announce the acquisition of a global leader in the industry , \u201d said ron clarke , chairman and chief executive officer of fleetcor technologies , inc . \u201cwe like the strategic fit with cambridge as they focus on international ap payments while fleetcor , via comdata , focuses on domestic ap payments . given that all of cambridge\u2019s customers have domestic ap to pay , we believe the acquisition will result in substantial synergies by integrating comdata\u2019s domestic ap automation and virtual card solutions into cambridge\u2019s client base . moreover , we believe that this global ( domestic and international ) ap automation capability will differentiate fleetcor\u2019s solution in the marketplace to deliver a more holistic global ap solution . \u201d\nfleetcor uk international management limited was set up on 26 apr 2007 and has its registered office in knaresborough . its current status is listed as\nactive\n. it currently has one director . the company ' s first director was charles richard freund .\nthe group\u2019s tax policy is also reviewed and approved by the ultimate parent company of the group , fleetcor technologies , inc . , to ensure that the tax policies are aligned with the overall tax policies of the parent company and all of its worldwide subsidiaries .\nfleetcor uk has outlined its management of tax risk within an internal tax policy document . the document sets out stringent levels of controls and scrutiny to ensure that risks do not materialise , plus it states that tax risk will be kept to a minimum level .\nfleetcor technologies , inc . ( nyse : flt ) , a global provider of fuel cards and workforce payment products to businesses , announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire cambridge global payments ( \u201ccambridge\u201d ) , a leading b2b international payments provider .\ni have been here for 3 months and am so happy that i decided to make the move to join the fleetcor team ! i really enjoy my job . the benefits are great and the people i work with are great . i enjoy coming to work every day !\nthe transaction price is approximately $ 675 million , which will be financed using a combination of existing cash and borrowings under fleetcor\u2019s existing credit facility . the transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2017 , subject to regulatory approval and the satisfaction of customary closing conditions .\nthe top 10 competitors in fleetcor ' s competitive set are wex , wex , 360fuelcard , electronic funds source , fleet one , fleet complete , edenred , sodexo , fueltrac and spencer global associates . together they have raised over 1 . 1b between their estimated 431 . 0k employees .\nthe company has an open and honest and positive working relationship with hmrc and is committed to to prompt disclosure and transparency in all tax matters with hmrc . fleetcor\u2019s approach to hmrc is one of a proactive stance making sure any potential issues are dealt with quickly and in a consultantive way .\nfleetcor manages relationships with more than 800 partners , ranging in size from major oil companies to small petroleum marketers with a single fueling location . we provide services ranging from transaction processing to full program management . our platforms , programs and infrastructure are both adaptable and scalable , allowing us to fulfill the requirements of a broad range of partners .\nlooking at the flt split history from start to finish , an original position size of 1000 shares would have turned into 1000 today . below , we examine the compound annual growth rate \u2014 cagr for short \u2014 of an investment into fleetcor technologies shares , starting with a $ 10 , 000 purchase of flt , presented on a split - history - adjusted basis factoring in the complete flt split history .\nlegislation and revisions to the existing statutory and regulatory law affects our business and the business of our customers . tax risk flowing from legislative change is effectively managed to a minimum by clear professional comprehension and the prevention of unnecessary dispute . continuing professional development is demanded and deployed by the european cfo and the subordinate tax team at fleetcor uk to ensure a robust , relevant and up - to - date technical understanding of the applicable law . in the event of uncertainty on the application or interpretation of any prevailing statutory provision , appropriate written advice is sought from hmrc and expert third party advisors to support the decision - making process .\nthe tax team at fleetcor uk and the cfo ensure that tax functions are involved in all elements of the business and all procedures including business and share acquisitions and disposals , changes in corporate structure , cross - border financing arrangements , all significant business transactions , all cross - border trading arrangements , and significant new processes affecting tax compliance . all business decision - making demands a detailed risk assessment including an assessment of the financial and non - financial costs and benefits , an assessment of risk / reality probability , the performance of due diligence of those companies suitable for acquisition , analysis of potential disputes and dispute resolution mechanisms and overarching recommendations .\nthe company will host a conference call to discuss second quarter 2017 financial results today at 5 : 00pm et . hosting the call will be ron clarke , chief executive officer , and eric dey , chief financial officer . the conference call can be accessed live over the phone by dialing ( 877 ) 407 - 0784 , or for international callers ( 201 ) 689 - 8560 . a replay will be available one hour after the call and can be accessed by dialing ( 844 ) 512 - 2921 or ( 412 ) 317 - 6671 for international callers ; the conference id is 13667017 . the replay will be available until august 10 , 2017 . the call will be webcast live from the company ' s investor relations website at investor . fleetcor . com .\nhaving spent most of my professional career at a fortune 500 company , i ' ve seen a broad spectrum of good and not - so - good people come and go . i consider myself a good judge of both character and talent , and i ' d put everyone i interact with at fleetcor up there with the best i ' ve seen . the company truly cares about it ' s employees , and demonstrates that by giving them autonomy , flexibility , and a fair comp package . in return for this i would note that expectations are high , and we have a culture where performance matters more than seniority . but i ' d choose that every day over a company that views seniority as more important than performance . ultimately , i have the opportunity to have a meaningful impact on company every day , and that is what i like the best about my job .\nfor inquiries related to this message please contact support . for sales inquiries , please visit urltoken\nif you believe this to be in error , please confirm below that you are not a robot by clicking\ni ' m not a robot\nbelow .\nplease make sure your browser supports javascript and cookies and that you are not blocking them from loading . for more information you can review the terms of service and cookie policy .\nsince 2000 , we have grown to be a global leader in fleet cards and specialized workforce payment products and services for businesses . our experience with innovation through the years has allowed us to provide the best solutions possible to our customers around the world .\nacquired epyx , a saas system and a network 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has been positive ! all jobs have ups and downs but overall i don ' t have anything negative to say about working here .\ni wish we were never acquired by this company . too many negative changes and lay - offs\nco - workers , solid insurance coverage including car , pet and life . 401k , nice building , small cafe , managers / supervisors who are willing to help\nthis is the employer ' s chance to tell you why you should work for them . the information provided is from their perspective .\nthis will replace the current featured review for targeted profile . are you sure you want to replace it ?\ncopyright \u00a9 2008\u20132018 , glassdoor , inc .\nglassdoor\nand logo are proprietary trademarks of glassdoor , inc .\nit looks like you may be having problems playing this video . if so , please try restarting your browser .\nforeign exchange rates as of june 30 , 2017 . a slight improvement from prior guidance .\nfully diluted shares outstanding of 94 million shares . this assumes an 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", "topic": 29}], "title": "kitsap transit", "paragraphs": ["pudgetpass loaded on an orca card are valid for the trip value on kitsap transit , pierce transit , community transit , king county metro , sound transit and everett transit .\nkitsap transit is a transit system covering kitsap county . it operates a network of bus routes and ferry routes . kitsap transit buses connect with washington state ferries to seattle , sound transit , pierce transit , and jefferson transit . ferries serve port orchard , bremerton , and seattle .\nkitsap transit sells mason transit passes at the customer service office located in the bremerton transportation center .\nbremerton , bremerton transportation center , with connections to routed transportation operated by kitsap transit and mason transit .\nvoters approved kitsap transit ' s ballot measure for a new fast - ferry service from the kitsap peninsula to seattle .\nabstracts : all drivers must sign a release which will give kitsap transit permission to retrieve their driving record . kitsap transit will periodically review all driving records .\nfor a demonstration , mark anderson , operations supervisor for kitsap transit , drove a bus on 11th street toward kitsap way .\ntell us which environmental priorities kitsap transit should consider for a chance to win this ride transit t - shirt .\nprojected timeline , assuming local funding was secured this year . ( kitsap transit )\nkitsap transit leads the delivery of a quality , coordinated and sustainable transportation network to serve the changing needs of kitsap county residents .\nkitsap transit is owned by the citizens of kitsap county . for information on the agency ' s revenues and expenditures , click here .\na kitsap transit bus and the double - decker bus exit the bremerton ferry terminal on tuesday . kitsap transit will try out the bus for three weeks on various routes .\nkitsap transit reserves the right to discontinue subscription trips that are repeatedly cancelled or changed .\ndisruption of service : kitsap transit is not responsible for any unplanned disruption of service .\n\u201cwe\u2019re really excited to bring one in , \u201d kitsap transit executive director john clauson said .\nsuspension and termination : kitsap transit reserves the right to suspend or terminate your scoot membership at any time . availability : kitsap transit will make every effort to ensure the vehicle you reserved is there for you . kitsap transit shall not be held liable for any missed appointments .\naccess operating hours vary by area of the county and by day of the week . kitsap transit access hours are comparable to kitsap transit\u2019s fixed route service hours in each area of the county .\nwrite to us at : kitsap transit access 200 s . charleston blvd . bremerton , wa 98312\nintercity transit in thurston county ( connection at the olympia transit center ) . in addition , connections can be made at the olympia transit center to grays harbor transit , pierce transit , amtrak and greyhound service .\nthanks to voter approval of proposition 1 , kitsap transit is moving forward with plans to launch fast - ferry service from the kitsap peninsula to downtown seattle .\nall kitsap transit customers are expected to behave in a considerate manner . all customers are expected to use appropriate social behavior while riding on access and when interacting with other customers and kitsap transit employees .\nmonth . take the survey and tell us which environmental priorities kitsap transit should consider for a chance to win this ride transit t - shirt .\nit is both kitsap transit\u2019s policy and responsibility to ensure safe and reliable transportation for all access customers .\nlast decade kitsap transit twice sent foot ferry proposals to the voters and voters rejected it both times .\nkitsap transit is a public transportation benefit area authority ( ptbaa ) established by public vote in 1982 . kitsap transit ' s initial mission was to provide public transportation services in the greater bremerton and port orchard areas . since then , kitsap transit has expanded through a number of annexations to cover the entire county .\nthe north kitsap fast ferry express ( # 1 ) will offer service between the north viking transit center in poulsbo and bremerton transportation center via 6th avenue , kitsap way , and highway 3 with stops at gateway park & ride , oyster bay on kitsap way , silverdale transit center , and north viking transit center .\na pugetpass loaded on an orca card is valid for the trip value on kitsap transit , pierce transit , community transit , king county metro , sound transit and everett transit . additional trip values from $ 0 . 50 to $ 5 . 75 and $ 10 . 00 are available .\nclauson says kitsap transit won ' t make similar mistakes - tomorrow , new schedules also go into effect .\nthe following conduct is prohibited on any kitsap transit vehicle , within or upon any kitsap transit facilities and properties , and in connection with kitsap transit\u2019s provision of public transportation . the items listed below are not fully inclusive . for a copy of our complete rules of conduct , as approved by kitsap transit\u2019s board of commissioners , please contact customer service at 1 . 360 . 479 . 7272 or 1 . 800 . 422 . 2877 .\nkitsap transit prepares a quarterly report of system ridership and fares . click here for the most recent quarterly report .\non other holidays , kitsap transit may run a modified schedule . please contact customer service for specific holiday schedules .\ncarries out transit - oriented developments to produce the best and highest transit use of real property .\npassengers with partial or conditional eligibility for access may be required to use kitsap transit\u2019s fixed route service for a portion of their transportation . all of kitsap transit\u2019s routed buses are accessible and equipped with lifts or ramps for boarding ease .\nreminder for independence day service kitsap transit will not operate service on independence day , wednesday , july 4 . don ' t forget , fireworks are not allowed on board kitsap transit vehicles and vessels . have a safe and fun 4th !\nkitsap transit plans to keep the spare engines on hand as full replacements in the event an engine malfunctions , according to kitsap transit executive director john clauson . mechanics can swap out a full engine in about 8 hours , clauson said .\nkitsap transit is one legal entity operating both ferries and buses instead of the ferries being a separate district unto themselves .\nall access passengers , including those using mobility aids , are required to use the secure systems provided by kitsap transit .\nreminder for independence day service kitsap transit will not operate service on independence day , wednesday , july 4 . don ' t forget , fireworks are not allowed on board kitsap transit vehicles and vessels . have a safe and fun 4th ! urltoken\nkitsap transit executive director john clauson exits the top deck of the double - decker bus tuesday at the bremerton ferry terminal .\nwhile many emergency vehicles have had the capacity for years , kitsap transit is the first mass - transit agency in the country to install a full - fledged system for buses .\nofficial twitter account of kitsap transit , operating friendly , convenient public transit since 1983 * monitored intermittently , 8am - 5pm , m - f . ( 800 ) 501 - ride .\nfast ferries faqs kitsap transit shared an update on the bremerton - seattle service on may 24 and 25 . download the presentation .\ncommunity transit has an option to purchase 40 more double deckers under a joint contract with sound transit and kitsap transit . last week sound transit announced it is purchasing 32 new double deckers for its service between snohomish and king counties . community transit operates that service out of its kasch park base in everett that was upgraded in 2010 to maintain double deckers . sound transit currently has five double deckers in service .\nfueling : kitsap transit provides the fuel for the car . please let us know if the fuel level drops below half a tank .\nkitsap transit is the service provider for kitsap county , washington . they operate fixed route ( some with limited dart areas ) , access ( door - to - door ) , worker / driver , the kitsap transit foot ferry ( between port orchard , annapolis and bremerton ) , vanpools , scoot ( smart commuter option of today ) and vanlink .\nentering kitsap transit vehicles , facilities , and properties when lacking the ability , because of illness or intoxication , to care for one\u2019s self .\nkitsap transit\u2019s current reasonable modifications policy with examples of what may be considered when making determinations , can be found by clicking the link below .\nacross kitsap county . bus service connects park & ride commuters to ferry terminals .\ncontributes to the smart growth development of kitsap county , especially in urban areas .\n\u201cin this kind of crisis , we don\u2019t need three ways to get from bremerton to silverdale , \u201d kitsap transit executive director dick hayes said .\nif an agreement is reached , it is expected that the employees hired by kitsap transit would be offered the opportunity to transfer to king county .\nbremerton \u2014 kitsap transit will add an additional electric bus to its fleet , thanks to a a $ 1 million federal grant awarded last week .\nto get an orca card , call 1 . 800 . 501 . 7433 or visit kitsap transit ' s customer service office in downtown bremerton .\nabsent car at the time of your reservation : please call 360 - 876 - 7433 . kitsap transit will arrange a taxi ride for you .\nkitsap transit buys ferry for kingston route , backup engines for bremerton route the transit board also approved purchase of backup engines for the rich passage 1 on the bremerton route . check out this story on urltoken urltoken\nnotes : the additional $ 1 . 00 outlying areas fee is charged on trips that start or end outside of the kitsap transit access service area .\nbremerton \u2014 kitsap transit , in a major change from its fast ferry business plan , will operate the boats itself , at least at the beginning .\nkitsap transit routed buses serve bainbridge island , poulsbo , kingston , suquamish , silverdale , bremerton and port orchard . they travel a set schedule and route at regular intervals on the days they operate . routed buses are designed to connect to each other , the kitsap transit local foot ferries , kitsap fast ferries , and washington state ferries to enable passengers to move easily from one community to another .\nwelcome aboard kitsap transit access ! this booklet will introduce you to access bus service and provide the basic information you need for a pleasant and enjoyable ride .\n< p > kitsap transit operations supervisor alene evans gives a wave tuesday as she drives the double - decker bus out of the bremerton ferry terminal . < / p > < p > meegan m . reid / kitsap sun < / p >\n\u201ci think that for an older vessel it has good bones and i think it could be a really good addition to the fleet , \u201d said kitsap county commissioner and kitsap transit board member rob gelder , who toured the finest earlier this year .\nonly 4 in 10 adults in kitsap county have heard of the fast - ferry plan .\non average this is less than $ 5 a month for an adult in kitsap county .\na regional day pass loaded on an orca card is valid on kitsap transit , pierce transit , community transit , king county metro , sound transit and everett transit . the pass is valid from its first use through the end of the same service day . the adult ( full - fare ) pass is valid for trip values up to and including $ 3 . 50 . the reduced fare pass is valid for trip values up to and including $ 1 . 75 . the regional day pass is not valid on kitsap transit fast ferries , washington state ferries , or king county metro access .\nbremerton \u2014 kitsap transit staff and riders , who peeked at a new double - decker bus two years ago , will put one through the paces in june .\nthe orca rrfp allows riders to load bus passes onto their card to pay fare . call kitsap transit at 1 . 800 . 501 . 7433 for information .\nfailure to comply with kitsap transit\u2019s rules of conduct may result in a loss of riding privileges for a period of time commensurate with the infraction ( s ) .\ninsurance : drivers must have their own auto insurance coverage . if the driver has an accident and is at fault , the drivers\u2019 insurance coverage is primary and the liability insurance coverage provided by kitsap transit is excess or secondary . kitsap transit ' s liability insurance coverage limits are as follows : ( 1 ) bodily injury - $ 300 , 000 and ( 2 ) property damage - $ 100 , 000 . a driver\u2019s bodily injury is not covered under kitsap transit ' s policy . ;\nwhat it comes down to is kitsap transit ' s desire to keep the fleet of cross - sound ferries moored and maintained in kitsap county . that requirement presents complex logistical issues that will take time to address to the satisfaction of both agencies .\nfederal grant will fund a second zero - emission bus for kitsap transit the grant will pay for a second battery - powered bus for the transit agency , after a first was approved last year . check out this story on urltoken urltoken\nindividuals may describe what they need in order to use the service at any time . requests can be made during the eligibility process , can be made through customer service inquiries or can be made through kitsap transit\u2019s customer comment process . if an individual requests a reasonable modification from an operator during transit , the operator will consult with kitsap transit\u2019s dispatch before making a determination to grant or deny any request .\nnotes : the worker / driver monthly pass is valid on kitsap transit worker / driver and routed buses , the local foot ferries and access ( eligible riders ) .\nthe new bus could be a 35 - footer , like most of kitsap transit\u2019s diesel buses . the agency will have to decide specifics before putting in an order .\nprovide safe , reliable and efficient transportation choices that enhance the quality of life in kitsap county .\nbrown said kitsap transit is adapting to a changing county that will see most of its growth in the cities . rural service is cost - prohibitive and difficult to provide .\nthe proposed sales tax increase that will support the new ferry is for . 3 percent and kitsap transit estimates that translates to approximately $ 59 a year for county residents .\nopticom was developed by minnesota ' s 3m and is sold by safety signal systems of lynnwood . the cost is being split by kitsap transit and the city of bremerton .\nkitsap transit\u2019s new fast ferry had a ceremonial sailing today with governor jay inslee , representative derek kilmer , bremerton mayor patty lent and other supporters on board to help celebrate .\nfor use on kitsap transit ' s new fast ferry service between bremerton and seattle . planned purchases are listed as well for future routes connecting kingston and southward with seattle .\ndeposit for key card : kitsap transit will issue you a key card at no charge . there will be a $ 20 . 00 charge for each key card replacement .\nkitsap transit access buses provide transportation for seniors and people with disabilities who are unable to use kitsap transit regular routed buses some or all of the time . it is a shared ride paratransit service within kitsap county , in compliance with the american\u2019s with disabilities act . the service is open to qualified riders and eligible visitors . an application is generally required prior to service . eligibility must be established before using the\nschedule a ride\nemail reservation service .\nover the years kcr originated or helped foster a number of important programs now successfully administered by other organizations in kitsap county . these include : senior information and assistance , kitsap community health centers , several of our community food banks , and the county housing authority , among others . we also played a role in forming hospice of kitsap , sound institute , kitsap habitat for humanity and bainbridge helpline\u2014all successful organizations serving low - income people , plus we were a major advocate for forming kitsap transit . these , of course , are all in addition to the current programs and services we provide .\nthese 30 - minute crossings are first and foremost about having better access to jobs and economic opportunity for kitsap county ,\nlarson wrote in the kitsap sun . but ,\nit is also about alleviating traffic , providing better access to education , sporting events , shopping and entertainment for kitsap residents .\nthe massachusetts department of transportation and the martha ' s vineyard transit authority will receive funds to purchase all - electric transit buses and an energy storage system .\njune is almost over\u2014today could be your chance to win big by riding a kitsap transit bus or ferry . you can also win a $ 25 gift card by entering our competition .\nkitsap transit started work on the installation about two years ago , with the total cost running about $ 250 , 000 . inevitably , such a system raises some what - if questions :\nkitsap transit is acquiring one electric bus from a manufacturer called proterra . a second electric bus , funding for which the agency acquired last week , could come from proterra or another manufacturer .\nkitsap transit board approves $ 50 million in bonds for fast ferries the agency didn ' t receive the grants it expected so it will issue bonds . check out this story on urltoken urltoken\nkitsap transit access asks that you schedule your round - trip transportation when setting up any ride . medical or legal staff can help you determine how long you may need for your appointment .\nex - monterey - salinas transit 400 - 401 ; bought in december 1985 .\nex - ac transit 360 , 357 & 349 ; bought in december 1985 .\nex - valley metro 2700 series ; bought circa 2002 via transit sales international .\nkitsap transit recently hired 11 ferry employees in a span of 13 days \u2014 two captains , four deckhands , two mechanics and three marine service ambassadors . they will punch in on june 19 .\nthis month , kitsap transit is seeking your input to help develop their plans for the future . until june 5 th , you have several ways to weigh in with your opinions and ideas .\nthe americans with disabilities act of 1990 ( ada ) prohibits discrimination and ensures equal opportunity and access for persons with disabilities . kitsap transit works to ensure nondiscriminatory transportation is available to all passengers .\nbremerton \u2014 kitsap transit ' s board unanimously agreed to issue up to $ 50 million in bonds to buy fast ferries , but they failed to come together on how to guarantee the bonds .\n$ 59 - average cost for an adult in kitsap county per year . less than $ 5 per month .\nitems left aboard the rich passage 1 will be held on the boat for 24 hours and then turned over to kitsap transit customer service located at 10 washington avenue inside the bremerton transportation center building .\nex - golden gate transit 745 , 748 - 749 ; bought in april 1989 .\nkitsap transit raised fares twice , cut service and laid off employees , but it still can\u2019t get on top of the recession . on tuesday , it will ask its board to approve more route reductions .\nthe main thing is we ' re going to still launch on july 10 , as we promised the public , and have an excellent crew that will be kitsap transit employees ,\nbhatt said .\nkitsap transit has been operating friendly , convenient public transit since 1983 . we pride ourselves on providing a reliable service to kitsap county\u2019s commuter base and a sustainable , green travel option for the environmentally conscious . whether you\u2019re catching a bus for work or taking a scenic ferry trip , we strive to create enjoyable experiences for our riders . specialized services are available for commuters and for qualified elderly and disabled riders .\naccidents : all accidents must be reported to 911 immediately then call kitsap transit at 360 - 876 - 7433 . there is an accident kit in the car . please follow the instructions in the kit .\nservice began in 2004 , with kitsap transit paying for the boat lease , docking and fuel . but a kitsap county measure , which would have increased the sales tax by three - tenths of a cent to pay for passenger ferry service , was defeated last month . it was needed to keep the bremerton ferry running .\ned friedrich is the kitsap sun\u2019s transportation and military affairs reporter . he has worked for the paper for 32 years .\nkitsap transit\u2019s first electric bus is being built by proterra , a large manufacturer based in california . transit officials tested buses built by both proterra and one of its competitors several years ago , and proterra won out . it\u2019s expected to be delivered and on the road in january , clauson said .\nkitsap transit director dick hayes , who led the campaign for the measure , said a defeat would likely spell the end of passenger service between bremerton and seattle . the service provided two round trips on weekdays .\nstay up to date on kitsap transit bus service revisions , news on the fast - ferry launch and more ! sign up for e - mail updates and be sure to follow us on facebook and twitter .\n* * on request the port orchard local foot ferry will wait for the 12 : 00am arrival of the fast ferry . notify a kitsap transit crew member if you plan to catch the port orchard ferry .\nkitsap transit plans to solicit the public\u2019s feedback on proposed fares , reservations policy and schedules before the launch . stay involved by attending our community meetings , taking our surveys and subscribing to e - mail alerts !\nkitsap transit officials believe they need $ 45 million in start - up costs over the first three years to begin service from bremerton on july 10 , from kingston in july 2018 and from southworth in 2020 .\n\u201ci think that electric is pretty much the future of transit coaches , \u201d clauson said .\nex - long beach transit 3508 , 3507 , 3524 , 3522 , 3520 & 3518 .\nif you have any questions about the board or the agency , please contact kitsap transit ' s clerk of the board , jill boltz , at 360 - 478 - 6230 or via email at jillb @ urltoken .\nfast ferry service will resume wednesday , according to kitsap transit spokesman sanjay bhatt . there ' s no conclusive evidence , but the best guess is that a floating log may have damaged the hull , bhatt said .\nkitsap transit offers limited service outside of our fixed - route bus service area . a customer service representative can help you determine if the area you live in , or wish to travel to , has limited service .\nnot at fault means kitsap transit concludes the most responsible party in the accident was not the scoot driver or scoot driver applicant . accidents involving animals , wild or domestic , may be deemed as no fault without points . also , no additional points are added for the accident being in the transit agency vehicle .\nonly service animals are allowed in kitsap transit buildings , vessels , or buses ( the only exception is small animals inside enclosed pet containers not exceeding 25 pounds ) . passengers that are traveling with a service animal are responsible , and may be held liable , for its behavior and actions . kitsap transit reserves the right to deny transportation , regardless of certification , if any animal poses a direct threat to the health and safety of others .\nriders paying with cash can request a paper transfer . paper transfers are valid at transfer centers & points only for the next connecting bus or local foot ferry . paper transfers are not valid on kitsap transit fast ferries .\nbremerton \u2013 kitsap transit\u2019s board voted tuesday to buy backup engines for the fast ferry rich passage 1 , and to buy a used ferry with capacity for 350 passengers to work the kingston - seattle route starting next summer .\nkitsap transit is in talks with american marine to purchase an additional two rich passage - class boats . if an agreement is reached in time , they could be in production as soon as december , according to clauson .\nkitsap transit now plans to operate cross - sound foot ferries the agency has been unable to reach an agreement with king county ' s ferry service , which had been the plan . check out this story on urltoken urltoken\nwe see that as a potential game changer ,\nsaid wes larson , a developer in kitsap and board member of the kitsap economic development alliance .\nit is a great opportunity , we think , for both sides of the water .\nkitsap transit makes every effort to accommodate passengers where possible as long as it does not fundamentally alter the nature of our service , create a direct threat to the health or safety of others or cause an undue financial burden .\nwhen reviewing a request for service modification , kitsap transit will be guided by the provisions of the u . s . department of transportation code of federal regulations : 49 cfr / appendix e to part 37 . 169 . for any case in which a request for a reasonable modification is denied , we will take to the maximum extent possible , any other actions to ensure the individual with a disability receives the service or benefits provided by kitsap transit .\nex - golden gate transit 761 , 765 , 764 , 759 ; bought in august 1987 .\nkitsap transit decided the most viable course is to hire our own employees to drive and maintain the cross - sound ferries on the bremerton - seattle route until such time that the agency executes an interagency agreement with king county ,\nsaid kitsap transit spokesman sanjay bhatt .\nit would need to be done before king county can drive our boats . we ' re hiring our own crew because we weren ' t able to get that agreement in place .\nkitsap transit will receive funding to replace diesel buses with battery electric buses and charging infrastructure . in 2016 , kt dedicated local funding to the demonstration of one battery electric bus in its service area located in kitsap county , wa . kt is collaborating with puget sound clean air agency , puget sound energy , and ev support to analyze the advanced technology buses and infrastructure .\n\u201cnow they\u2019ve not only come out with a new ( model ) but made it available for our use to see how the community likes it and how it works on different route scenarios , \u201d kitsap transit executive director john clauson said .\nthe transit board also approved purchase of backup engines for the rich passage 1 on the bremerton route .\nspecial event services : mta provided community service transportation for special public events within mason county until 2008 when the final federal transit administration rule for charter bus regulations took effect . the final rule now limits mason transit authority the ability to directly arrange special event transit services through local event organizers for a charge .\nexx - tacoma transit system 101 , 103 - 104 , 106 - 107 , 109 - 110 .\nyou have the right to appeal a suspension decision . to do so , please contact kitsap transit\u2019s lead customer service representative by mail , or by phone at 1 . 360 . 479 . 7272 or 1 . 800 . 422 . 2877 .\nthe rrfp offers reduced fare on all transit systems in the area including the washington state ferries . a one - time fee of $ 3 is charged for this permit . for information on where to apply for and purchase an rrfp , please call kitsap transit at 1 . 360 . 373 . 2877 or 1 . 800 . 501 . 7433 .\ncommunity transit provides public transportation services throughout snohomish county . lynnwood transit center community transit ridestore 20110 46th avenue w , lynnwood 425 - 348 - 2350 monday - friday 7 am to 6 pm closed saturday , sunday and holidays urltoken rider information : 425 - 353 - 7433 800 - 562 - 1375 / tty : 711\nin one test , an opticom - equipped bus made what ' s normally a 40 - minute run through rush - hour bremerton traffic in 25 minutes , said john clauson , service - development manager for kitsap transit who helped originate the program .\nthis is a map of the areas served by kitsap transit ' s routed buses . click on the area of your choice to view a more detailed route map . for access service areas , please call 1 - 800 - 422 - 2877 .\ntransit will pay for both purchases using money from general obligation bonds approved by the board earlier this summer .\nsound transit provides public transportation services throughout king , pierce and snohomish counties . sound transit does not have an orca customer service office available to sell passes . urltoken 888 - 889 - 6368 / tty relay : 711\ncommunity transit\u2019s recently adopted six - year plan calls for a 40 percent increase in service over 2015 levels .\ntoday washington state ferries ( wsf ) is the largest ferry system in the united states , carrying some 22 million passengers per year on 10 routes and 22 vessels . there are numerous other routes , public and private , serving the puget sound . king county runs a water taxi between downtown seattle and west seattle hourly and to vashon island during commute hours . clipper navigation runs passengers from seattle to the san jan islands and victoria , canada . black ball ferry line operates a car ferry between port angeles and victoria . and kitsap transit runs half - hourly and quarter - hourly foot ferry routes between bremerton and port orchard . kitsap transit , a separate government entity from kitsap county , is behind a renewed effort for high speed , passenger only service between the kitsap peninsula and downtown seattle .\ntransit in kitsap county prospered in the 1920s , 30s and 40s , particularly with the puget sound naval shipyard as a primary naval port . the county ' s economy declined between the1950s and 70s , mirroring the ups and downs seen on a national level .\nthere\u2019s no timeline yet for the second , grant - funded bus , but kitsap transit won\u2019t be locked in to proterra . since they initially tested the vehicles , other manufacturers have entered the market , including gillig , which built the agency\u2019s diesel bus fleet .\ndes moines area regional transit will receive funding to purchase all - electric replacement buses and to update supporting electrical infrastructure . project partners are midamerican energy and proterra . these vehicles will be the first electric transit buses deployed in iowa .\n\u201cto encourage commuters who work in target areas in kitsap county to use alternatives to driving to work alone by offering a \u2018smart option\u2019 for personal errands . \u201d\nthe central kitsap fast ferry express ( # 2 ) will offer service between ridgetop blvd and the bremerton transportation center via warren avenue . and wheaton way with stops along ridgetop road , mcwilliams park & ride , crossroads park & ride , and the east bremerton transit center .\nany passenger who is eligible for access service is eligible to purchase a \u2018paperless\u2019 reduced fare monthly bus pass . passes are available at kitsap transit\u2019s customer service office in downtown bremerton , at 1 . 800 . 501 . 7433 or with a pass - by - mail form .\nthe stark area regional transit authority will receive funding to purchase zero - emission hydrogen fuel cell transit buses sourced directly from eldorado , supporting a significant leap toward cost - reducing economies of scale and commercialization of the american fuel cell bus .\ntransitfleet is the only fleet maintenance and inventory software package designed and developed exclusively for small and medium size transit systems .\nmore than 14 , 000 kitsap county residents are employed in seattle . overall , more than half the jobs held by kitsap residents are actually outside the county , which has pushed leaders on the peninsula to find ways to offer their residents better access to those jobs and to increase the economic opportunity in the county .\nin 1982 , voters formed the new public transportation authority and authorized 0 . 3 percent of sales tax funding to support it . the system carried around 600 , 000 riders yearly . today , kitsap transit transports more than 3 . 5 million riders a year , backed by a sales tax of 0 . 8 percent for transit and 0 . 3 percent sales tax for passenger - only ferries .\nbob white , metro member of the regional transit project , says such systems are believed to work best where there ' s significant congestion with fairly low actual traffic volumes . that describes kitsap county , population 185 , 000 , and bremerton , which has 35 , 000 residents .\na kt monthly pass loaded on an orca card is valid for unlimited rides for the month of issue on kitsap transit ' s routed buses , the local foot ferries , and the fast ferries . riders qualifying for reduced fare are eligible to purchase the reduced - fare pass .\n\u201cyes , the recession has reduced our revenues , but what we\u2019re trying to do is look at this from the perspective of what is the baseline level of service we can provide that will be financially sustainable in the long run , \u201d said kitsap county commissioner josh brown , who chairs kitsap transit\u2019s board of commissioners . \u201csome of the routes we\u2019re looking at might only carry a couple people per hour . that just isn\u2019t financially sustainable . \u201d\nprize patrol strikes again : 111 winners on kitsap fast ferry , including 2 # amzn golden ticket winners . dock to dock in 30 min ! # ridetransit urltoken\nusage : cars are to be used for personal use only within kitsap county . cars are not to be used as a staff vehicle or for business purposes .\nwhoever ' s driving the ferry , they will benefit from a new safety device . the kitsap transit board tuesday approved the purchase of an $ 87 , 000 thermal night vision system to detect items in the water when it ' s dark , foggy or the sun is glaring .\nt - shirt ! make sure to snap a photo and enter by telling us why you ride transit . enter here :\nother transit agencies in the area have jumped on the battery - powered public transit wagon . everett and pierce county received a similar grant for zero - emission buses in 2016 . king county metro bought 73 electric buses from proterra earlier this year .\nex - pierce transit 101 , 103 - 104 , 106 - 107 , 109 - 110 ; bought in december 1985 .\nplease click here for the downloadable version with signature page registration : drivers must register and remain current with kitsap transit\u2019s smart commuter program and work in a targeted scoot area . click here for the scoot application . you must be approved and participate in an orientation to become a scoot member .\ncommunity transit also plans to purchase 15 60 - foot bus rapid transit ( brt ) buses that will be used on the second swift brt line currently in development . that order will be considered by the board closer to implementation of the swift line .\nthe grant will pay for a second battery - powered bus for the transit agency , after a first was approved last year .\nmy experience with transit fleet has surpassed all expectations . the level of involvement , cooperation , concern and training has far exceeded my experience with previous software providers . transit fleet is easy to use and intuitive to a degree i\u2019ve never experienced before .\nthe worker / driver uses 40 ' mci 102d3s , which were purchased in 2011 and 2012 .\nworker / driver buses are driven by full time employees ( \u201cworker\u201d ) of the military facilities who are also part time employees of kitsap transit ( \u201cdrivers\u201d ) . buses operate much like a large carpool . the driver boards their bus near their home in the morning and travels to work , picking up co - workers along the way . after work , they hop back in their bus with their co - workers and drop them off on their drive\n( from kitsap transit ' s website ) .\norca card users who pay their regular or reduced fare from e - purse are entitled to a free 2 - hour transfer . orca transfers are good in any direction of travel at any location . transfers are free between kitsap transit vehicles . when transferring to a pierce , metro , community , sound or everett transit vehicle within 2 hours , riders will be given credit for the fare paid , paying only the difference in fares .\nnotes : one - way fares are payable with exact cash , tokens or orca card e - purse . bus operators and ferry crew do not give change . tokens are not accepted on kitsap transit fast ferries . reduced fare riders must be pre - qualified and show a regional reduced fare permit card .\nthey expected to receive about half of that in federal grants . it didn ' t transpire . a federal transit administration program called small starts appeared most promising , but fast ferries didn ' t compete well against high - ridership services such as bus rapid transit .\nin november , kitsap county residents will vote on a sales tax measure that could fund a passenger - only fast ferry that cuts the seattle to bremerton travel time in half .\ndouble - decker buses , which cost about $ 800 , 000 apiece , wouldn\u2019t be purchased soon . kitsap transit doesn\u2019t have a facility large enough to maintain them . it is applying for a highly competitive federal tiger ( transportation investment generating economic recovery ) grant . after the agency scored well last year , staffers believe they have a good chance this time around . the grant would pay for a maintenance facility at the new north kitsap base and to buy six double - decker buses .\nkitsap transit offers paid parking at the annapolis ferry dock . the daily parking fee of $ 5 and monthly parking permits are available for $ 80 ( please call 800 . 501 . 7433 ) . permits do not guarantee a space as spaces are available on a first - come , first - served basis .\ntickets / towing : it is your responsibility as the driver to pay any parking or impound fees incurred while the car is reserved under your name . if kitsap transit is notified of an expense that occurred during the time that the car was reserved under your name , that charge will be billed to you .\nmason transit authority is proud of its beginnings and history . to document and memorialize its first 20 years of service to mason county , the film \u201cmason transit authority : making history in motion\u201d was produced in 2013 and can be viewed by clicking on the below video file .\naccess rider mickey is today ' s lucky winner of a $ 25 @ costco gift card . tomorrow is the last day of ride transit month , but the fun doesn ' t have to stop . keep riding to make connections with friends , go shopping , or relax at one of many kitsap county parks . # ridetransit urltoken\nscheduled to commence service on july 10th , 2017 , kitsap transit ' s fast ferry service will connect bremerton and seattle on a 28 minute crossing and will run on weekdays and saturdays with three trips in the morning and three trips in the afternoon on weekdays and two trips in the morning and eight trips in the afternoon on saturdays .\nthe transitfleet facilities software package is now available for transit systems with dedicated facilities maintenance staff . use transitfleet facilities to manage scheduled maintenance for equipment , buildings , transit facilities , park and ride lots , etc , field work requests for facilities maintenance , and manage materials used for facilities maintenance .\na foot passenger ferry service is provided by kitsap transit connecting port orchard , bremerton , and annapolis . service between port orchard and bremerton run on weekdays and saturdays only and service between annapolis and bremerton run on weekdays only . select trips will wait an extra 5 minutes on the bremerton - port orchard route for connecting passengers from washington state ferries .\nkitsap transit supports programs for seniors and people with disabilities . access service is designed to complement fixed route service and to meet the requirements of the americans with disabilities act ( ada ) . it is intended for use by seniors and disabled riders whose condition ( s ) prevent them from accessing or using public transportation some or all of the time .\na personal care attendant ( pca ) is someone who travels with you to provide any assistance you need . your pca rides free and must board and de - board at the same location as you . please note that kitsap transit does not supply attendants . passengers are only allowed one pca . additional riders are considered companions and require a fare .\nservice animals are eligible to ride all kitsap transit buses . passengers using a service animal are responsible for the animal and may be held liable for the behavior and actions of the animal . pets and service animals , regardless of training or certification , may be denied transportation if the animal poses a direct threat to the health or safety of others .\ngelder defended the purchase , pointing out that transit gambled when it put the rp1 into service without a backup to stay on track with set timelines .\nthe city of seneca and oconee county will purchase 35 ' proterra catalyst zero - emission extended - range battery electric buses to the nation ' s first all - electric transit bus system . this project is part of a planned all - electric transit service expansion to two municipalities in rural oconee county .\ncutting route 14 between the bremerton transportation center and kitsap mall would create the most savings \u2014 $ 157 , 000 per year . there are two other buses \u2014 albeit slower \u2014 that make the trip .\nin addition to expanding service in south kitsap on the bethel ( # 8 ) route , we are happy to announce the addition of two new routes that will provide express service to the bremerton transportation center .\npassengers with a \u201cdo not leave alone\u201d status may be taken back to their home if no one is at their destination to receive them . if no one is at home to receive a returning passenger , the driver will be instructed to keep the passenger on the bus or may be instructed to transport the passenger to kitsap transit\u2019s office until new arrangements can be made .\nkitsap fast ferries will take reservations for up to 88 passengers per sailing . the remaining 30 seats on the vessel will be available to walk - up passengers on a first - come , first - served basis .\nlast november , kitsap county voters approved a sales - tax increase of 3 / 10 of 1 percent to support passenger - only ferry service on three routes to downtown seattle ( bremerton , kingston and southworth ) .\nnational studies show transit investments generate economic benefits for communities , such as higher productivity from travel time saved and improved access to new workers , employers and suppliers .\nbecause new regulations require engines to have clean air apparatus that could affect the weight , kitsap transit is looking to buy older engines like the ones currently in the rp1 , clauson said . the agency has located three potential engines from a seller in seattle . they ' re out to bid for other options though , not to exceed $ 310 , 000 , per the resolution .\ncommitment to the community . our local staff attend transit advisory meetings , participate in community groups , and often volunteer their time to provide transportation to special local events .\nstartup costs to buy vessels , launch the routes and set up terminals is estimated at $ 48 . 4 million , 52 percent of which would be covered by the sales tax , according to kitsap transit . the rest of the money comes from grants . the annual operating cost would be $ 11 million , 72 percent of which would be covered by the tax and the rest by fares .\nplease note : passengers whose no - show rate is more than five , and in excess of the average no - show rate for the month , may have sanctions or suspensions imposed if the no - shows are determined to constitute a pattern . excused occurrences are not part of the calculation . transportation to and from medical appointments during a suspension may be provided at the discretion of kitsap transit .\ntransit . wiki is a free guide to trains , buses , ferries and more . content is available under attribution - share alike 3 . 0 unported unless otherwise noted .\nskokomish / cushman pilot service ( now route 11 ) : the skokomish tribal nation was awarded federal funds under the federal transit authority tribal transit grant program for a pilot public transit service enhancement project . mason transit authority was chosen to operate the service on behalf of the skokomish tribe by providing vehicles and drivers . the route runs along highway 101 between shelton , hoodsport and lake cushman areas . at its regular board meeting on june 21 , 2016 , the mta board approved integrating the skokomish pilot route service into mta\u2019s fixed route service inventory and adding the cost of the operation to the 2017 budget and beyond for continued and uninterrupted service to users in the skokomish reservation and lake cushman service areas .\nif you are determined ada eligible , a regional ada paratransit card will be mailed to you . when deemed ada eligible , the ada card allows you to travel in all neighboring counties and will allow you to use paratransit services throughout the country at your currently determined level of service . if you were approved under kitsap transit\u2019s supplemental or other non - ada criteria , you will not be issued this card .\npark city transit will purchase long - range battery electric 35 ' proterra catalyst e2 buses with depot chargers to replace diesel buses . the electric buses will help create a resort connector express route , providing high - frequency service to major activity and employment areas . the fully electric rcx would also connect to the newly implemented fully electric bus rapid transit route .\nst louis metro transit will receive funds to replace older model diesel buses with battery electric city transit buses in the st louis region . the goal is to integrate battery electric buses on specific high profile routes in the st louis downtown and metropolitan area . battery electric buses will allow metro to continue to support the region ' s sustainability and air quality efforts .\nin june , the board authorized contracts for 26 40 - foot and 14 60 - foot buses to replace and expand the fleet as community transit embarks on a voter - approved expansion of service . with an upcoming order for 15 swift bus rapid transit vehicles , the agency is looking to buy as many as 232 new buses in the next five years .\nif results of the yearlong test are favorable , it ' s expected the legislature will be asked to change state laws to make the system applicable to transit systems throughout the state .\nit\u2019ll be the second battery - powered vehicle in the agency\u2019s fleet \u2014 transit commissioners approved the purchase of a first last year . the two will replace diesel buses already in service .\nex - golden gate transit 862 , 869 , 876 , 878 , 880 , 888 - 889 , 891 , 894 , 903 , 905 & 913 ; bought in october 1990 .\nseattle , downtown seattle pier 52 ( 801 alaskan way , seattle , wa 98104 ) , with connections to routed transportation including king county metro , sound transit , and link light rail .\nthis is a major event ,\nexecutive director john clauson told the transit board tuesday .\npeople don ' t realize what it takes to pull something like this off ."]}
{"id": 54070, "summary": [{"text": "the miller brewing company is an american beer brewing company headquartered in milwaukee , wisconsin , that was owned until october 11 , 2016 by the millercoors division of the millercoors \u2013 molson coors joint venture .", "topic": 13}, {"text": "the company has brewing facilities in albany , georgia ; chippewa falls , wisconsin ; fort worth , texas ; irwindale , california ; milwaukee , wisconsin ; and trenton , ohio .", "topic": 12}, {"text": "on july 1 , 2008 , miller formed millercoors , a joint venture with rival molson coors to consolidate the production and distribution of its products in the united states , with each parent company 's corporate operations and international operations to remain separate and independent of the joint venture .", "topic": 34}, {"text": "the joint venture ended after the sabmiller operation was acquired by anheuser-busch inbev ( ab inbev ) on october 10 , 2016 .", "topic": 12}, {"text": "the new company is called anheuser-busch inbev sa/nv ( ab inbev ) .", "topic": 32}, {"text": "on october 11 , 2016 , the company sold the miller brand portfolio outside of the u.s. and puerto rico to molson coors , which also retained \" the rights to all of the brands currently in the millercoors portfolio for the u.s. and puerto rico \" .", "topic": 31}, {"text": "molson coors is now sole owner of miller brewing company and plans to keep the millercoors name and the chicago headquarters and plans to operate the company in much the same manner as before october 11 , 2016 .", "topic": 36}, {"text": "for the consumer , and for employees , the change to 100 percent ownership ( from the previous 42 percent ) by molson coors will not be apparent in the u.s. , according to jon stern , millercoors ' director of media relations .", "topic": 16}, {"text": "\" the good news is that none of this impacts milwaukee or wisconsin .", "topic": 23}, {"text": "it 'll be business as usual .", "topic": 0}, {"text": "miller lite , coors light , miller high life and leinenkugel 's -- and frankly all the rest of our brands will continue to be brewed by us . \" ", "topic": 24}], "title": "miller brewing company", "paragraphs": ["the coors brewing company is a regional division of the world\u2019s fourth - largest brewing company , the molson coors brewing company , which was created in 2005 .\njones believes that the strong commitment of miller brewing company on aids must continue .\nmiller brewing company .\ninternational directory of company histories . . retrieved july 09 , 2018 from urltoken urltoken\nmiller brewing company .\ninternational directory of company histories . . retrieved july 09 , 2018 from urltoken urltoken\nmiller brewing company .\ninternational directory of company histories . . encyclopedia . com . 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( july 9 , 2018 ) . urltoken\nmike jones , senior vice president of miller brewing company believes deeply in the commitment of miller brewing to give back to its customers and the communities where they live .\ningredients : water , barley malt , corn syrup ( maltose ) , yeast , hops . miller brewing company\nno job listings found for millercoors brewing company . post a job listing now .\ningredients : water , barley malt , corn syrup ( maltose ) , yeast , hop extract . miller brewing company\ningredients : water , barley malt , corn syrup ( dextrose ) , yeast , hop extract . miller brewing company\nmiller brewing is not a u . s . company any more . neither is anheuser - busch .\ningredients : water , barley malt , corn syrup ( dextrose and maltose ) , yeast , hop extract . miller brewing company\ningredients : water , barley malt , corn syrup ( maltose ) , yeast , hops and hop extract . miller brewing company\nfrederick miller settled in milwaukee in 1855 with a special brewer ' s yeast and an ambition to brew\nconfoundedly good beers .\nfor 160 years , miller brewing company has done just that . from the introduction of miller high life in 1903 , to the debut of the original light beer with miller lite , miller brewing company has been a leader in the brewing industry throughout its proud history . to this day , miller beers are brewed with the same yeast strain frederick miller carried with him from germany all those years ago , and miller brewing company is still proud to call milwaukee home .\ns management , miller purchased the a . gettelman company in 1961 , and four years later bought the general brewing corporation of azusa ,\nmiller brewing company was founded in 1855 by frederick miller when he purchased the small plank road brewery . the brewery ' s location in the miller valley in milwaukee provided easy access to raw materials produced on nearby farms . the company remained in the family until 1966 .\nthe company splits its remaining corporate employees between golden and milwaukee , reflecting the legacies of coors brewing co . and miller brewing co . millercoors was created in 2008 by combining the two brewers .\nafter all , milwaukee is where frederick j . miller bought the plank road brewery and founded miller brewing company in 1855 .\nhe brewed his delicious beer using yeast that he carried in his pocket from europe ,\nthe company\u2019s history says .\nsabmiller is a parent company of millercoors , which produces miller lite , coors light and other brands .\nmolson canada , the other half of the molson coors brewing company , has about 20 beers all called molson something .\nin 1855 , german immigrant fredrick miller purchased the plank road brewery . surrounded by woods , the small brewing operation was no bigger than a victorian house . today , a replica of the plank road brewery is just one of the historic highlights in milwaukee\u2019s miller valley\u2014the home of the nation\u2019s second largest brewer , miller brewing company .\nwhen aids walk wisconsin was created in 1990 as the state\u2019s largest aids fundraiser , miller brewing company became its presenting sponsor , a sponsorship that it has sustained ever since .\nmiller gold : a limited edition version of miller genuine draft containing 5 . 7 % abv .\nearlier this week , chicago tribune reporter josh noel challenged three chicago craft brewers \u2013 jim cibak of revolution brewing , matt gallagher of half acre beer company and brian pawola of pollyanna brewing company \u2013 to a blind taste test of 16\nmacro\nbeers .\nmeaning miller lite , miller high life and all of the company ' s popular brands will still be brewed in milwaukee and will have zero affiliation with the newly formed company made up by anheuser - busch inbev and sabmiller .\nin nascar cup series , miller has sponsored bobby allison from 1983 to 1988 , rusty wallace from 1990 to 2005 , kurt busch from 2006 to 2010 , and brad keselowski since 2011 . allison won the 1983 nascar winston cup series , and keselowski won the 2012 nascar sprint cup series . also , the company has sponsored the miller high life 500 , miller 500 , miller high life 400 , miller 400 , miller 300 , miller 200 and miller 150 races .\nschaefer \u2013which is currently enjoying a resurgence in my own personal drinking\u2013and schlitz \u2013if you , or officer farva can even find it\u2013fall into a category known as \u201cvirtual brewing . \u201d these beers are owned by f & m schaefer brewing co . , and stroh brewery co . , respectively . both labels are owned by pabst brewing co . , which contracts the brewing out to miller brewing .\nmiller brewing company , although based in milwaukee , wi , is owned by sabmiller ( south african breweries ) which was created in 2002 when it was purchased from the altria group .\nfrederick j . miller was a determined young brewer who settled in milwaukee and purchased the plank road brewery where he founded miller brewing company in 1855 . he brewed his delicious beer using yeast that he carried in his pocket from europe .\nmiller 1855 celebration lager : the 1855 celebration lager was released in november 2005 to recognize the 150th anniversary of miller brewing . it was only available for a limited time .\nthe founder of the miller brewing company , frederick miller , was born in germany in 1824 . as a young man he worked in the royal brewing company at sigmaringen , hohenzollern . in 1850 , at the age of 26 , he emigrated to the united states . miller wanted to start his own brewery and regarded milwaukee as the most promising site , probably because of the large number of beer - drinking germans living there .\nthe founder of the miller brewing company , frederick miller , was born in germany in 1824 . as a young man he worked in the royal brewing company at sigmaringen , hohenzollern . in 1850 , at the age of 26 , he emigrated to the united states . miller wanted to start his own brewery and regarded milwaukee as the most promising site , probably because of the large number of beer - drinking germans living there .\nthe founder of the miller brewing company , frederick miller , was born in germany in 1824 . as a young man he worked in the royal brewing company at sigmaringen , hohenzollern . in 1850 , however , at the age of 26 , he emigrated to the united states . miller wanted to start his own brewery and regarded milwaukee as the most promising site , probably because of the large number of beer - drinking germans living there .\nmilwaukee - miller brewing co . is moving into the caffeinated alcoholic beverage market with the purchase by its parent company of two brands from mckenzie river corp . for $ 215 million in cash .\nurltoken is the independent consumer guide to beer product dating . it is not owned , operated , affiliated with , or endorsed by any brewery or brewing company . in other words , if you want to send e - mail to a beer company , don ' t send it to me .\nmiller high life\n, and the phrase\ncold - filtered\nare trademarks of the miller brewing company .\nmagnum\n,\nmeister br\u00e4u\nmiller\n, and\nmilwaukee ' s best\n, are registered trademarks of the miller brewing company .\nicehouse\n,\nnorthstone\n,\nred dog\n, and\nsouthpaw\nare trademarks of the plank road brewery .\ns budweiser and bud light grew 23 percent while sales of all miller products grew only 1 percent . parent company philip morris began to grow nervous . early in 1988 , miller\nmore than 20 years ago , miller brewing company became the first corporation in wisconsin to invest in the fight against aids . every year since , miller has made major donations that have totaled more than $ 1 million to support aids services across wisconsin .\nmolson coors ' sole ownership of millercoors will give it the right to sell miller lite , miller high life and other miller legacy brands globally , hunter said . he said miller brands have cachet in many overseas markets .\npanthers renewal example of strategy in action miller\u2019s contract extension with the nfl carolina panthers shows the results of the company\u2019s new approach .\naids is one of five priorities that miller brewing supports through its corporate social investment platform called miller reach . miller reaches out to support aids prevention , care and treatment through grants , sponsorships and partnerships . miller employees also reach out by volunteering and through donations that support aids programs from their employee fund .\nhamm ' s ( miller coors ) 4 . 5 miller lite ( miller coors ) 4 . 3 pabst blue ribbon ( pabst brewing ) 4 . 3 keystone light ( miller coors ) 4 old style ( pabst brewing ) 4 coors banquet ( miller coors ) 3 . 7 coors light ( miller coors ) 3 . 7 busch light ( anheuser - busch ) 3 . 5 michelob ultra ( anheuser - busch ) 3 . 5 miller high life ( miller coors ) 3 . 5 budweiser ( anheuser - busch ) 3 . 3 busch ( anheuser - busch ) 3 . 2 bud light ( anheuser - busch ) 3 natural ice ( anheuser - busch ) 3 schlitz ( pabst brewing ) 3 icehouse ( miller coors ) 2 . 7\n: this beer was put on the market in 1903 and is miller brewing ' s oldest brand . high life is grouped under the\nintroduced in 2012 , icehouse edge is a leading high - gravity lager brand with dark golden appearance and satisfying malt character . plank road brewing company .\nthe company determined that program elements like the miller extra yard at bank of america stadium\u2013an area the company uses to host fans during panthers games and showcase its brands\u2013were essential , but that their ability to deliver on the company\u2019s objectives did not depend on exclusive status , clark said .\nthe miller brewing company is an american beer brewing company headquartered in milwaukee , wisconsin , owned by the millercoors division of molson coors . the company has brewing facilities in albany , georgia ; chippewa falls , wisconsin ; fort worth , texas ; irwindale , california ; milwaukee , wisconsin ; and trenton , ohio . on 1 july 2008 , miller formed millercoors , a joint venture with rival molson coors to consolidate the production and distribution of its products in the united states , with each parent company ' s corporate operations and international operations remaining separate and independent of the joint venture . the joint venture ended in 2016 ( see history below ) .\nthree chicago craft brewers \u2014 jim cibak of revolution brewing , matt gallagher of half acre beer company and brian pawola of pollyanna brewing company \u2014 share what makes macrobreweries great during a blind taste test and ranking of the biggest macrobrewed beers in the u . s . ( terrence antonio james / chicago tribune )\nsparks and steel reserve are already brewed by sabmiller under a contract brewing agreement and are distributed by miller wholesalers in the u . s .\ns innovative techniques made him successful , indeed famous , in the brewing industry .\nin the latest edition of people moves : worthy brewing hires a new ceo ; heineken shuffles its executives ; and david coors takes over at ac golden brewing .\nafter years of fermenting its beer in limestone caves chilled by ice blocks , miller starts using mechanical refrigeration . this enables miller to ferment beer above ground , enabling better brewing control and year - round production .\nat the revolution brewing taproom in chicago , brewers jim cibak of revolution brewing , from left , matt gallagher of half acre beer and brian pawola of pollyanna brewing taste 16 macro beers , taking up the tribune\u2019s challenge to find the best among them .\nheritage born and pledged anew , milwaukee , miller brewing company , 1955 ; brewed in america : a history of beer and ale in the u . s . by stanley wade baron , new york , arno press , 1972 .\ndave spent time at miller brewing co . ( now part of millercoors ) while working on his master\u2019s degree in history at the university of wisconsin - milwaukee . he was helping a friend research a book on the miller family when he met tice nichols , who set up the company archives .\nbaron , stanley wade , brewed in america : a history of beer and ale in the u . s . , new york : arno press , 1972 . heritage born and pledged anew , milwaukee : miller brewing company , 1955 .\nthe roots of millercoors go back 150 years in milwaukee when frederick miller started the brewery in the area now known as miller valley .\nmr . miller was married to elizabeth gross in 1860 , and five children were born of this marriage , earnest g . , fred . a . , clara a . , wife of charles a . miller of the milwaukee lumber company , emil p . and elise k . miller .\n\u201cin short , we will be a more competitive global company , \u201d he said .\nheineken international is a dutch brewing company . heineken owns over 115 breweries in more than 65 countries and ranks as the third largest brewery in the world after sabmiller and inbev .\n. by this time miller had formed a can manufacturing company in milwaukee with the carnation corporation . the plant produced approximately 150 million beer cans a year .\nas a possible site for a new brewery , and also acquired formosa springs , a canadian brewery . by 1972 miller brewing ranked seventh in the beer industry .\nmiller ' s flagship brands are ( obviously ) the miller\u2122 and miller high life\u00ae families of beer . milwaukee ' s best\u00ae , magnum\u00ae , meister br\u00e4u , and sharps\u00ae ( a\nnon - alcoholic brew\n) also carry the miller imprint . henry weinhard ' s , hamm ' s , and olde english became miller brands in early 2000 .\ndue to the phenomenal success of miller lite , miller was in second place behind anheuser - busch by the early 1980s . but as miller lite sales were climbing , sales of miller high life began falling . between 1981 and 1986 , high life sales dropped 60 percent . the decline was offset by miller lite and also by the introduction of milwaukee\n. the concept for cold - filtered miller genuine draft was developed by product consultant calle & company . martin calle evolved the concept from miller ' s new ventures effort to launch a new dry beer at a time miller brewing was in danger of becoming a much - cloned light beer manufacturer . originally introduced as\nmiller high life genuine draft\n, the\nhigh life\npart of the name was soon dropped . mgd is actually made from the same\nthe full name of the company is now anheuser - busch inbev . the headquarters is in belgium . the company leaped over sabmiller to become the largest brewer in the world .\nwhich provided storage for beer in a cool undisturbed place for several months after brewing . yet these caves were small and in poor condition . miller improved upon the best\nalthough miller is still brewed in milwaukee ( and elsewhere ) , the company is no longer based here . in 2002 , south african breweries , already one of the largest breweries in the world , bought miller . that created sabmiller .\nby 1985 reduced calorie beers accounted for 20 . 5 percent of all beer sales . miller has the distinction of initiating this market with its miller lite , which still remains the number one product in this category . rather than marketing miller lite as a diet beer , the company emphasized its lower calorie content and its unique flavor . once again it was clever advertising that accounted for miller\nby 1985 reduced calorie beers accounted for 20 . 5 % of all beer sales . miller has the distinction of initiating this market with its miller lite , which still remains the number one product in this category . rather than marketing miller lite as a diet beer , the company emphasized its lower calorie content and its unique flavor . once again it was clever advertising that accounted for miller\nat the revolution brewing taproom in chicago , brewers jim cibak of revolution brewing , from left , matt gallagher of half acre beer and brian pawola of pollyanna brewing taste 16 macro beers , taking up the tribune\u2019s challenge to find the best among them . ( terrence antonio james / chicago tribune )\n) opened the plank road brewery in 1850 . frederick miller purchased the brewery in 1853 , but the name remained until frederick miller ' s death in 1888 . the last miller family stock was purchased by philip morris in 1969\nintroduced in 1994 , miller high life light is the low - calorie version of miller high life , offering the same unpretentious attitude with fewer calories .\nmiller : a short - lived recipe from 1996 to 1998 , sold in a predominantly red can ( hence , aka\nmiller red\n) .\nsome of miller ' s bigger brands include miller lite , miller genuine draft , olde english 800 , milwaukee\u2019s best , mickey ' s , hamm ' s , icehouse , red dog , leinenkugel ' s and southpaw light .\nto which miller owned the u . s . distribution rights . in an $ 11 million advertising campaign , miller captured 10 percent of anheuser - busch\nto which miller owned the u . s . distribution rights . in an $ 11 million advertising campaign , miller captured 10 % of anheuser - busch\nmiller genuine draft delivers a fresh from the tap taste through its proprietary\ncold - filtered four times\nbrewing process . introduced nationally in 1986 , miller genuine draft was born as the original cold - filtered packaged draft beer . today , miller genuine draft is reinforcing its status as the best draft beer in a bottle .\nmickey ' s brewing company is a front used to sell the mickey ' s malt liquor brands that miller purchased in 2000 . if you ' re trying to date a mickey ' s bottle older than that , you need to read about stroh ' s dating codes .\nmore craft acquisitions could be coming , though hattersley said his preference would be to first work on integrating those recently acquired , which include : texas - based revolver brewing , terrapin beer co . in georgia , oregon ' s hop valley brewing company and san diego . - based saint archer brewery .\nbarbera said the company has a loyal following and will likely have a long future in milwaukee .\nbefore the company bought anheuser - busch , inbev grew from a combination of belgian breweries , the addition of labatts in canada and breweries in russia , china , germany and brazil . since then , the company has added mexico\u2019s grupo modelo , according to a history on the company\u2019s website .\nthe expansion program initiated in 1947 was continued by norman klug , who became president following miller ' s death . under klug ' s management , miller purchased the a . gettelman company in 1961 , and four years later bought the general brewing corporation of azusa , california . that same year , the firm purchased a carling o ' keefe brewery in fort worth , texas . by this time miller had formed a can manufacturing company in milwaukee with the carnation corporation . the plant produced approximately 150 million beer cans a year .\nafter his death , miller ' s sons ernest , emil , and frederick a . , along with their brother - in - law carl , assumed control of the operation which was incorporated as the frederick miller brewing company . by 1919 production had increased to 500 , 000 barrels , but it was halted shortly thereafter by the enactment of prohibition . the company managed to survive by producing cereal beverages , soft drinks , and malt - related products .\nin 1855 miller bought the plank road brewery from charles lorenz best and his father . these two men had been slow to modernize their operation , but miller\nmiller genuine draft delivers a fresh - from - the - tap taste through its proprietary\ncold - filtered four times\nbrewing process . introduced nationally in 1986 , miller genuine draft was born as the original cold - filtered packaged draft beer . today , miller genuine draft is reinforcing its status as the best draft beer in a bottle .\ns 67 . 8 million barrels and 36 . 6 percent market share . miller\nmolson coors brewing co . is planning a $ 12 billion purchase of sabmiller plc\u2019s stake in millercoors llc .\nbrewed to the highest quality brewing standards , milwaukee\u2019s best light delivers a crisp taste at a great price .\ns innovative techniques made him successful , indeed famous , in the brewing industry . the bests had started a\nsales representative in northern california ( alameda county and other delta pacific territory ) - barley forge brewing co .\nleaving coors brewing co . the last of the former \u201cbig three\u201d beer companies to stand apart from the other two . ( coors is not independent , however ; as a result of the merger , molson coors took over sab miller\u2019s american coors holdings and already owns the company internationally . ) sabmiller ceased trading on global stock markets last week ; starting tuesday the new company will trade as one\nanheuser - busch inbev , a belgian / brazillian brewer that now owns anheuser - bush , has over 250 beer brands produced and sold throughout the world . this makes them the largest brewing company ever conglomeratized .\nsource : international directory of company histories , vol . 12 . st . james press , 1996 .\ns death , arrangements had been made for a diversified shipping firm , w . r . grace , to acquire 53 % of the brewing company . the miller stock was owned at that time by mrs . lorraine mulberger and her family , descendents of frederick a . miller . the mulbergers were paid $ 36 million but grace soon discovered that its purchase was significantly undervalued .\nsabmiller said monday it would buy the sparks and steel reserve brands from the san francisco - based beverage marketing firm . milwaukee - based miller has been brewing both of those brands , which comprise the majority of mckenzie river , for years , miller spokesman pete marino said .\nmiller fortune , developed to compete within spirits ' occasions , was introduced to the market in february 2014 . the jet black bottle is branded with the miller script\nm ,\na nod to miller ' s time - honored brewing tradition . miller fortune is undistilled at 6 . 9 percent abv and crafted with caramel malts and cascade hops for a balanced taste and smooth finish . it ' s best served in a rocks glass .\nall l\u00f6wenbr\u00e4u beers sold in the united states are brewed & distributed by miller ( under license from l\u00f6wenbr\u00e4u ag of germany ) , and use the miller coding system .\ndespite the success of miller lite and genuine draft , miller was having a hard time capturing market share from anheuser - busch . in 1987 , combined sales of anheuser\nmolson coors brewing company is a leading international brewer delivering extraordinary brands that delight the world ' s beer drinkers . it brews , markets and sells a portfolio of leading premium brands such as coors light , miller lite , molson canadian , carling , staropramen and blue moon across the americas , europe and asia . it operates in canada through molson coors canada ; in the us through millercoors ; across europe through molson coors europe ; and outside these core markets through molson coors international . the company was listed on the dow jones sustainability world index for the past five years and named global beverage sector leader in 2012 and 2013 . for the past two years , the company was the only alcohol producer recognized on the index for world class sustainability performance . for more information on molson coors brewing company visit the company ' s website ,\nsources anheuser - busch , inc . , tel : 314 / 577 - 2000 miller brewing co . , tel : 414 / 931 - 2000 carolina panthers , tel : 704 / 358 - 7000\nwith the ownership change , the company ' s ceo said things will remain business as usual in milwaukee .\nphilip morris purchased the remaining shares of miller ' s stock from the de rance foundation of milwaukee in 1970 . in 1971 miller extended its production activities in fort worth , obtained a tract of land in delaware as a possible site for a new brewery , and also acquired formosa springs , a canadian brewery . by 1972 miller brewing ranked seventh in the beer industry .\nmiller ' s rivals soon responded with low calorie beers of their own , and the company tried to prevent brewers such as schlitz and heileman from using the world\nlight .\nfortunately for miller ' s rivals - - and for the english language - - the u . s . supreme court ruled that miller did not have exclusive rights to the word .\ns sons ernest , emil , and frederick a . , along with their brother - in - law carl , assumed control of the operation which was incorporated as the frederick miller brewing company . by 1919 production had increased to 500 , 000 barrels , but it was halted shortly thereafter by the enactment of prohibition . the company managed to survive by producing cereal beverages , soft drinks , and malt - related products .\nthose are the big guys in brewing\u2026 their beers known in the u . s . collectivly as budmilloors . since the july 13 , 2008 announcement that anheuser - busch agreed to sell their american company to the belgian giant ,\na mega - merger of international beer giants will end up pouring the global miller brand into the molson coors brewing co . family in a $ 12 billion ( u . s . ) friendly takeover .\njackie woodward , miller\u0092s vice president of programming , media and marketing assets , said this was a difficult but necessary decision as the company strives to make the most effective use of its marketing expenditures .\ns system : his caves were built of brick , totaled 600 feet of tunnel , and had a capacity of 12 , 000 barrels . miller used these until 1906 when , due to the company\nled by john murphy , a philip morris executive trained as a lawyer and with notable marketing ability , the company began a thorough study of american beer drinking trends . miller had been known previously as\nancestral papers from riedlingen , germany , where founder frederick miller was born . these papers go back to the 1700s \u2014 sometime in the 1950s they were obtained by the miller family .\n: southpaw is labeled as a light beer but has the alcohol content of a regular beer . it has a strong hops flavor compared with other light pilsner style beers . it also has unique labeling and marketing . southpaw light has been discontinued by miller brewing company as of march 2013 , due to lack of consumer demand .\njacob leinenkugel ' s father and brothers operated a brewery in sauk city . in 1867 , leinenkugel and john miller opened the spring brewery in chippewa falls . miller sold his interest in 1883 , and the company continued under a string of leinenkugel family members until it was sold to miller . from the beginning of prohibition until the end of world war ii , leinenkugel produced near beer and soda\nthey currently have a brewing history exhibit on display . he said millercoors is the last of the old breweries in milwaukee .\nbetween the establishment of the miller brewing company in 1855 and the death of its founder in 1888 , the firm ' s annual productive capacity increased from 300 barrels to 80 , 000 barrels of beer . this impressive growth has continued to the present day : miller now operates six breweries , five can manufacturing plants , four distributorships , a glass bottle production facility , a label and fiberboard factory , and numerous gas wells . beginning with a staff of 25 , miller now employs about 9 , 500 people . the company currently produces more than 40 million barrels of beer per year and is the second largest brewery in the united states .\ns best and meister brau , two lower - priced beers that grew to represent 16 . 9 percent of the company\nthat ' s an apparent reference to coors light and miller lite , the joint venture ' s two largest brands , which have seen stagnating sales . during the third quarter , coors light sales declined , and miller lite sales increased \u2014 both in what the company called the mid - single digit range .\nthere\u2019s a lot we still don\u2019t know about frederick miller\u2019s early brewery and about how miller operated before prohibition . i still wonder if something from this era will come up for sale online .\nin 1855 miller bought the plank road brewery from charles lorenz best and his father . these two men had been slow to modernize their operation , but miller ' s innovative techniques made him successful , indeed famous , in the brewing industry . the bests had started a\ncave - system\nwhich provided storage for beer in a cool undisturbed place for several months after brewing . yet these caves were small and in poor condition . miller improved upon the best ' s system : his caves were built of brick , totaled 600 feet of tunnel , and had a capacity of 12 , 000 barrels . miller used these until 1906 when , due to the company ' s expansion and the availability of more modern technology , refrigerator facilities were built .\n\u201cwe are strategically reviewing all of our assets , \u201d said dockery clark , miller\u2019s director of sports and event sponsorship programs , who joined the company last month after serving as senior vice president , olympic , sports and event marketing at bank of america corp . miller\u2019s sponsorship review was begun prior to clark\u2019s arrival .\nmiller high life has rich history , and dave herrewig loves history ( and high life ) .\ntoday is 07098 . miller says beer dated before this day should be removed from store shelves .\ns purchase . however , miller fared better than its competitors in 1993 , due to the purchase of molson , heavy discounting of its miller high life brand , and aggressive marketing outside the united states , where sales of miller genuine draft climbed 29 percent . as growing consumer interest in small\nmiller brewing co . is shifting its sponsorship strategy , moving away from purchasing packages that offer across - the - board access to a wide variety of property assets . instead , the company is targeting specific benefits it can use to accomplish local , regional and / or national marketing objectives , even if such a switch entails giving up exclusive status .\ns largest brewery . yet the company still has a long way to go . at present , miller sells 40 million barrels of beer a year and has a 20 % market share , as compared with anheuser - busch\ncontinued to threaten miller sales , the company further protected itself by purchasing the domestic distribution rights to fosters lager and other imported beers . although the domestic beer market remained static , the company continued to see its sales increase through the first half of 1994 , fueled by the introduction of ice house ice - brewed beer , and lite ice .\nultimately there can be no choice between doing the right thing for the company and the right thing for society .\ndespite the success of miller lite and genuine draft , miller was having a hard time capturing market share from anheuser - busch . in 1987 , combined sales of anheuser ' s budweiser and bud light grew 23 percent while sales of all miller products grew only 1 percent . parent company philip morris began to grow nervous . early in 1988 , miller ' s president and chief executive william howell took an early retirement . he was replaced by leonard j . goldstein , a senior vice - president with considerable marketing expertise .\nfor recent introductions and name changes to the product line . since being purchased by miller in 1988 , their production has been increased , but the beer is still good , and family members are still involved with the company .\nby 1985 reduced calorie beers accounted for 20 . 5 percent of all beer sales . miller has the distinction of initiating this market with its miller lite , which still remains the number one product in this category . rather than marketing miller lite as a diet beer , the company emphasized its lower calorie content and its unique flavor . once again it was clever advertising that accounted for miller ' s success . television advertisements showed brawny men enjoying miller lite ; the slogan proclaimed :\neverything you always wanted in a beer . and less .\nthe miller lite allstars , included such personalities as rodney dangerfield and john madden , have continued this approach in the beer ' s award - winning commercials . in 1986 the tagline emphasized the beer ' s uniqueness :\nthere ' s only one lite beer . miller lite .\ndue to the phenomenal success of miller lite , miller was in second place behind anheuser - busch by the early 1980s . but as miller lite sales were climbing , sales of miller high life began falling . between 1981 and 1986 , high life sales dropped 60 percent . the decline was offset by miller lite and also by the introduction of milwaukee ' s best and meister brau , two lower - priced beers that grew to represent 16 . 9 percent of the company ' s output by 1988 . equally important in maintaining miller ' s market share was the 1985 introduction of miller genuine draft , one of the first premium unpasteurized beers to be made in the united states . due to heavy advertising campaigns and a unique market position , production of genuine draft grew to 2 . 3 million barrels within the first two years .\nthis new beer , apparently replacing high life , is a triumph of recent brewing . ignore the ` ` full body ' ' talk in the advertising - - miller has succeeded in producing a beer with less taste than seltzer water .\n\u201cthe idea occurred to me , \u2018maybe i could work there ! \u2019 \u201d dave says . \u201ci kept in touch with tice and would send him information i found regarding miller brewing history . that\u2019s what led to a job interview . \u201d\nafter a decade and a half of corporate expansion during which coors merged with canada\u2019s molson brewing and , eventually , acquired sole ownership of miller brewing and numerous other brands , molson coors has become the third - largest brewer in the world . the 70 - year - old colorado icon currently serves as vice - chairman of the molson coors board of directors as well as a trustee of the adolph coors company and foundation and coors trust . despite playing avidly , his index has risen to 21 .\nadolph coors apprenticed at a brewery in prussia during his teens and stowed away on a ship to america to realize his dreams of becoming a brewer . adolph opened the golden brewery ( later coors brewing company ) in colorado and tapped his first barrel in 1873 .\n\u2013 molson coors brewing company ( nyse : tap ; tsx : tpx ) ( \u201cmolson coors\u201d or \u201cthe company\u201d ) today announced the successful completion of its previously announced acquisition of sabmiller plc\u2019s ( lse : sab ; jse : sab ) ( \u201csabmiller\u201d ) 58 % stake in millercoors llc ( \u201cmillercoors\u201d ) , the joint venture formed in the united states and puerto rico by both companies in 2008 .\nmiller is affiliated with molson , and owns their u . s . branch . web sites include :\nthe u . s . supreme court ruled that miller did not have exclusive rights to the word .\nmiller is not a u . s . company any more . neither is anheuser - busch ,\nhe said .\nthink of what this does to our communities . the royalties , the headquarters and all that .\nthe cost savings are expected to reach $ 200 million annually by the transaction ' s fourth year , according to the company .\nand the three hometown markets in the millercoors company , milwaukee , chicago and golden , colo . will all stay the same .\ns goal of unseating anheuser - busch from the number one position remained far off . although the company was firmly in second place\nernest miller died in 1922 and was succeeded as president by his brother frederick a . miller . frederick a . remained president and chief executive until 1947 when his nephew , frederick c . , became head of the firm . frederick c . instituted a program of expansion , and was instrumental in bringing major league baseball ( the braves ) to milwaukee , thus strengthening the relationship between the beer industry and the sporting world . the cultivation of this relationship led to increased sales for miller . but tragedy struck when frederick c . was killed in a plane crash in milwaukee during 1954 . at the time of his death , the miller brewing company was ranked ninth among american brewers .\nernest miller died in 1922 and was succeeded as president by his brother , frederick a . miller . frederick a . remained president and chief executive until 1947 when his nephew , frederick c . , became head of the firm . frederick c . instituted a program of expansion , and was instrumental in bringing major league baseball ( the braves ) to milwaukee , thus strengthening the relationship between the beer industry and the sporting world . the cultivation of this relationship led to increased sales for miller . but tragedy struck when frederick c . was killed in a plane crash in milwaukee in 1954 . at the time of his death , the miller brewing company was ranked ninth among american brewers .\ns largest brewery . yet by the middle of the decade the company still had a long way to go . miller sold approximately 41 million barrels of beer a year and had a 21 percent market share , compared with anheuser - busch\ncreating cross - genre marketing platforms although the impact on properties from miller\u2019s focus on controlling rights - fee spending and seeking customer - engagement benefits is clear , the ultimate effect of the company\u2019s interest in combining property types is less so .\nin this week\u2019s last call : stone brewing files an injunction against millercoors and terminates its sponsorship deal with nofx ; the new york state liquor authority fines boston beer for unregistered products ; good city brewing announces plans for second brewery near milwaukee bucks\u2019 new arena ; and more news .\nin addition to the extra yard , miller also hosts the miller lite kick - off party and the off - season miller lite weekend warrior flag football program . the platforms let the brewer engage consumers before , during and after games , as well as times when the panthers aren\u2019t on the field , clark said .\nin 2007 , to further complicate \u201cwho owns what , \u201d sabmiller and molson coors brewing company announced a joint venture to be known as millercoors for their us operations that will market all of their products . it is quite possibly named millercoors because \u201csabmillercoorsmolson\u201d would be \u201cconfusing . \u201d\nsince 2008 , the company has invested more than $ 100 million in the milwaukee brewery , much of that through equipment upgrades and energy and water conservation measures , according to the company . in 2012 , millercoors bought a warehouse adjacent to its brewery for future expansion .\nmiller begins bottling in his own facility , and by 1887 is delivering the bottles around town with a \u201cbottle beer wagon . \u201d previously , miller\u2019s bavarian beer was first bottled by a third - party milwaukee entrepreneur .\nepic light beer showdown - miller lite vs . coors light vs . bud light | brc craft beer reviews\ns stock from the de rance foundation of milwaukee in 1970 . in 1971 miller extended its production activities in\ngerman brewer fred miller came to milwaukee in 1855 with a special brewer ' s yeast and an ambition to brew\nconfoundedly good beers .\ntoday his miller brewing co . is home to miller high life , miller lite \u2014 and a lot of really terrific people . learn more \u2014 and take a quiz ! \u2014 at urltoken . + + + + + millercoors : urltoken millercoors blog : urltoken millercoors on facebook : urltoken millercoors on twitter : urltoken millercoors on instagram : urltoken content is intended for those 21 + and should not be shared with anyone under 21 .\nthe only way to find out was to crack open a bunch of bottles and cans with some of the savviest taste buds in chicago : gallagher , who has helped grow half acre into one of chicago ' s most beloved breweries ; revolution brewing brewmaster jim cibak , who previously worked for goose island beer co . and firestone walker brewing ; and brian pawola , co - founder and brewmaster of pollyanna brewing , in suburban lemont .\nshortly after the introduction of miller lite , the company began to market a domestically brewed version of l\u00f6wenbr\u00e4u - - a german beer with a 600 - year old history & mdash\u00f8 which miller owned the u . s . distribution rights . in an $ 11 million advertising campaign , miller captured 10 percent of anheuser - busch ' s michelob market . anheuser - busch promptly filed suit with the federal trade commission accusing miller of using deceptive packaging and advertising in order to convince consumers they were buying an imported beer . later , when anheuser - busch introduced its\nnatural light\nbeer , miller retaliated by pointing out that there was nothing natural about anheuser - busch ' s product .\nin 1966 , the conglomerate w . r . grace and company bought miller from mrs . lorraine john mulberger ( frederick miller ' s granddaughter , who objected to alcohol ) and her family . in 1969 , philip morris ( now altria ) bought miller from w . r . grace for $ 130 million , outbidding pepsico . in 2002 , south african breweries bought miller from philip morris for $ 3 . 6 billion worth of stock and $ 2 billion in debt to form sabmiller , with philip morris retaining a 36 % ownership share and 24 . 99 % voting rights .\non november 11 2015 , molson coors brewing company announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with anheuser - busch inbev sa / nv to purchase sabmiller plc ' s 58 % stake in millercoors , the joint venture formed in the united states by sabmiller and molson coors in 2008 .\nbut in the u . s . , the deal will not bring arch rivals budweiser and miller under the same roof . instead , molson coors will get the rights to the miller brand name and full control of operations .\nthe miller brewery tour is a certified travel green wisconsin destination . wisconsin department of tourism ' s green initiatives .\nmr . miller did june 11th , 1888 , at the age of sixty - three years and six months .\nwhether that ' s the case for miller high life is unknown . but our panel wasn ' t impressed .\nall miller cans have production codes on the bottom . miller and leinenkugel bottles are coded on the neck , a little higher than most companies stamp . plank road bottles have a second code ( different from the codes explained here ) stamped on the bottoms , but the code on the neck is the same as the miller / leinenkugel codes .\nabout molson coors molson coors brewing company is a leading global brewer delivering extraordinary brands that delight the world ' s beer drinkers . it brews , markets and sells a portfolio of leading brands such as coors light , molson canadian , carling , staropramen and blue moon across the americas , europe and asia . it operates in canada through molson coors canada ; in the us through millercoors ; across europe through molson coors europe ; and outside these core markets through molson coors international . the company is the only alcohol producer currently recognized for world class sustainability performance through the dow jones sustainability index . it was listed on the world index for the past four years and named global beverage sector leader in 2012 and 2013 . molson coors is constantly looking for ways to improve its beer print . for more information on molson coors brewing company visit the company ' s website , urltoken or urltoken .\nin february 1996 for about $ 275 million . the combined company will have about ten percent of the us beer market , similar in size to\nlaunched budweiser select 55 in response to miller ' s popular mgd 64 . miller launched this beer in the summer of 2007 in madison , wisconsin . it was received favorably and testing expanded to arizona , san diego and sacramento .\nmolson canadian is molson brewing company ' s flagship brand . starting with crystal clear water , malted barley and the finest hops , molson canadian is slowly fermented to produce a smooth , refreshing beer with a genuine taste . clean and clear , crisp and cold , molson canadian is a classic lager .\none of the first moves goldstein made was to purchase the jacob leinenkeugle brewing company , a 120 - year - old micro - brewery that would provide miller with a foothold in the growing\nboutique beer\nmarket . although the 1989 beer market was sluggish , miller increased its market to 21 percent , against anheuser ' s 41 percent . the following year , goldstein was named chairman , succeeded by warren dunn as president and chief executive . under the two , miller ' s market share continued to increase . by 1991 , it had grown to 23 percent , or 43 . 5 million barrels . yet miller ' s goal of unseating anheuser - busch from the number one position remained far off . although the company was firmly in second place - - with a 13 percent lead over coors - - anheuser - busch prevailed as the undisputed market leader , with 45 . 7 percent of the market .\nmiller has been a motorsport sponsor since the 1980s . in the cart world series , the company has sponsored drivers such as al unser ( 1984 ) , danny sullivan ( 1985 - 1989 , 1991 ) , roberto guerrero ( 1990 ) , bobby rahal ( 1992 - 1998 ) and kenny br\u00e4ck ( 2003 ) . it also sponsored the miller 200 race at mid - ohio .\nfor denver - based molson coors brewing co . , purchasing the 58 percent of the millercoors joint venture it doesn\u2019t already own is a game - changer .\nthe leinenkugel brewery of chippewa falls , wisconsin is an independent brewery purchased by miller in 1988 , but still run by managed by the leinenkugel family . leinenkugel ' s beers use a slightly more - detailed version of the miller codes .\nwhat was important to miller was keeping specific components of the partnership\u2013 and the activations around them\u2013unique to miller . \u201cif both miller and anheuser - busch feel comfortable with how they can activate , that makes them amenable to a split , \u201d said caddell . \u201cat the same time , you have to help protect them from stepping on each other . transparency is vital for something like this to work ; you must make each company aware up front of what the other is going to be involved in . \u201d\ns death , arrangements had been made for a diversified shipping firm , w . r . grace , to acquire 53 percent of the brewing company . the miller stock was owned at that time by mrs . lorraine mulberger and her family , descendants of frederick a . miller . the mulbergers were paid $ 36 million but grace soon discovered that its purchase was significantly undervalued . because of its cash reserves and growing importance within the industry , miller was a prime acquisition target ; in 1969 management at grace decided to sell its interest in miller to pepsico for $ 120 million . yet suddenly , and without warning , grace canceled the agreement and almost immediately sold its shares to philip morris for $ 130 million . pepsico filed suit in federal court to prevent this , but the suit failed .\nmiller high life , also known as the champagne of beers , is a quintessentially classic , american - style lager . in 1903 , frederick miller created miller high life because he believed that the good life , the high life , should be accessible to everyone , not just the upper crust . to this day , miller high life continues to be faithfully brewed as a golden pilsner , utilizing light - stable galena hops from the pacific northwest and a select combination of malted barley ."]}
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( 2006 ) . pioneering community portal based on web services : bigtrumpet . com . in jae kyu lee , gan kok siew & vijay sethi ( ed ) , premier e - business cases from asia prentice hall .\ngolden globe tigers award for csr leadership award - mr . vijay sethi , cio & head csr , hero motocorp ltd\nvijay sethi : i have not been to a film theatre since last 25 - 30 years . i don\u2019t watch movies .\nneerja sethi , vijay sethi . ( 2006 ) . public - private - people partnerships in e - government : a case study of singapore . international conference on e - governance .\ntags : strategy & management , digital twin , vijay sethi , shopfloor , interviews , industry 4 . 0 , hero moto corp , digital , cio\nrainny shuyan xie ; vijay sethi . ( 2018 ) . flipkart vs . amazon vs . snapdeal : winner - take - all battle in india . .\nprofessor vijay sethi , from nanyang business school has been named business professor of the year by the economist intelligence unit for being the world\u2019s best business educator .\nvijay sethi : mathematics has always been my favorite subject . that subject helped me during my engineering days , management school days , and now at work in analytics .\nvijay sethi , cio & head - csr , hero moto corp lays out the strategy behind the digital twin project and shares how the company is benefitting from the approach .\nvijay sethi : i hardly go for holidays . i have not been to holidays for many years . the only place i go to is chandigarh where my parents live .\nvijay sethi : stephen covey\u2019s seven habits of highly effective people ; employee first & customer\u2019s second by vineet nayar ; only paranoid survive by andy grove , winning by jack welch .\nvijay sethi : there is hardly any time for hobbies outside of work . i spend time with my daughters , whenever i have time . i also like listening to gurbani .\nsee how frequently dr . sethi performs your care needs compared to other doctors .\nother than being the cio of the world\u2019s largest two - wheeler manufacturer , hero motocorp , vijay sethi is well known among the cio fraternity and the analyst community for being unequivocal ; he is regularly consulted on contemporary topics . sangram aglave from bw cio world caught up with vijay sethi at his new delhi office for an up close & personal conversation revolving around his life and work experience till date .\ndr . sethi does not have any memberships or affiliations listed . if you are dr . sethi and would like to add memberships or affiliations , please update your profile .\nprof . sethi teaches e - business and technological entrepreneurship classes for the nanyang mba programme .\nlikelihood of recommending dr . sethi to family and friends is 3 . 3 out of 5\nbw cio world caught up with vijay sethi at his new delhi office for an up close & personal conversation revolving around his life and work experience till date . vijay shared his beliefs , life lessons and the importance of on - the - job continuous education , post - graduation , family support and hardwork , in achieving professional success in life .\nvijay sethi : the values that i give most importance in my life are humility and integrity . i have my feet on the ground always and every time . hard work is important and i genuinely believe that there is no fun in making quick money .\nvijay sethi : i am a regular user of whatsapp . i do not check linkedin regularly . other than that , i do not have social media presence on other channels like facebook , instagram etc . , i carry both an android and an iphone .\nvijay sethi is the chief information officer and head corporate social responsibility ( csr ) at hero motocorp ltd , the world\u2019s largest two wheeler manufacturing company . he also leads innovation efforts in the company and the headed the hr function for sometime earlier . vijay also serves as a board member of m / s hmc mm auto ltd ( a joint venture of hero motocorp and m / s magneti marelli of italy ) .\njoshi sr , das ak , vijay vj , mohan v . challenges in diabetes care in india : sheer numbers , lack of awareness and inadequate control .\nvijay sethi : interactions with shri . brijmohan munjal ji , the founder of hero group have had a huge influence in shaping my leadership style . my earliest influence was my first boss at tcs who told me that professional success requires you to leave your ego at your home .\nprof . sethi\u2019s winning lecture was based on the subject of digital networks and the dynamics of network - based industries .\ncongratulations to vijay sethi ( pictured ) , winner of the economist intelligence unit\u2019s business professor of the year yesterday . mr sethi , an information technology professor at the nanyang technological university in singapore , prevailed in a \u201cteach off\u201d ( dubbed \u201cprof idol\u201d by the bbc ) at hult international business school\u2019s campus in london against three other professors , and picked up a cheque for $ 100 , 000 along with his title .\nvijay shared his beliefs , life lessons and the importance of on - the - job continuous education , post - graduation , family support and hardwork , in achieving professional success in life .\nvijay sethi : i have two daughters . my elder daughter finished her mba finance and is now working at a global bank . my younger daughter is in school and most probably would follow her elder sister . i think the current generation understands it very well ; it is part of their lives regardless of whether they pursue finance or economics or medicine or engineering .\nspecializing in electronic commerce , it entrepreneurship , strategic information systems planning , it productivity , and knowledge management , sethi is published in the top it journals .\ndr . sethi ' s percentages are based on the rate of treatment compared to peers nationwide from insurance data . learn more info about our data and this top care areas component .\nmaking it the superhero when sethi joined hero , the organisation was in a transitionary phase , it was moving towards becoming a global organisation from one where the manufacturing set - up was primarily centred around the indian market . but sethi had no problems in settling into his new job as the cio . he immediately developed a close bond with the family - like setup at hero . on the very first day when he joined hero , sethi found himself being inducted into the enterprise management team . the work environment at hero was really vast and there was ample scope for implementing new ideas and drive change through it implementations . for almost two years , before sethi\u2019s joining , hero didn\u2019t have a dedicated person to head the it vertical .\nthe sethi family believes in a life of simplicity . they ( sethi and his wife manisha and daughters vaishali and vidhi ) have not watched a movie during the last 20 years . their favourite place to visit in delhi is gurudwara bangla sahib in central delhi . the programme that they prefer to watch every morning is the satsang . the family also enjoys listening to gurbaani .\non the upcoming occasion of world environment day ( june 5 ) , the corporate interaction committee of executive post graduate programme in management ( epgp ) at iim indore inaugurated the epgp ikon : a cxo guest talk series on june 3 , 2016 . the series is an initiative by the epgp participants to create a platform where corporates from various industries can interact with the students and share their views . the first lecture in this series was marked by the presence of mr . vijay sethi , chief information officer and head csr , hero motocorp ltd . mr . sethi spoke on the topic \u2018commencing your journey to become a better professional\u2019 .\nvijay sethi : post graduation is very important . and finishing formal education like engineering or mba it should not be the end of education , but the beginning of your education . constantly upgrade your skills and keep on learning \u2013 be it formal certifications or courses or informal . focus on humility , integrity , and knowledge and hardwork . there is no shortcut to success . and above all , always remember family support is very important in life .\nmr . vijay sethi began his talk in an interactive manner , questioning the participants their purpose of joining a particular course in a b - school . the real essence of pursuing mba from any b - school is that it helps you to change your perspective and look at things in a broader manner . mentioning the famous lines by renowned poet robert frost in his poem - \u2018the road not taken\u2019 \u2014\u2018 two roads diverged in a wood , and i\u2014i took the one less traveled by , and that has made all the difference\u2019 , mr . sethi said that the course would never be easy to complete , but the efforts make all the difference .\nvijay sethi : i completed b . tech ( mechanical engineering ) from rec kurukshetra in 1987 and immediately after that , finished masters in industrial management from nitie in 1989 . i joined tcs as a management consultant after my masters . i also completed a second masters , mba in supply chain management . i have done various other diplomas and certifications like exports management , iso 9000 , project management and lots of diplomas / post diplomas in it and other areas .\nrole of a cio in the age of innovation vijay sethi is of the view that today the role of the cio is quite different from what it was few years back . \u201cthere is so much change in technology , user requirements , user perception , and user expectation that the role that it plays in the companies is undergoing a huge shift . when the technology is changing , the role of the cios must also change , \u201d says sethi . he says that smac is leading to a significant transformation in the way that the major organisations conduct their business . \u201csocial , mobile , analytics , cloud\u2014these are not buzz words , they are forces of innovation capable of transforming the entire it landscape . \u201d\nmr . sethi also mentioned that the two mantras for a successful life are integrity and humility . \u2018a person with integrity and humble nature is not only successful , but is liked by all\u2019 , he concluded .\n\u201cwe use it to enable asia\u2019s largest loyalty programme , asia\u2019s most automated warehouse and india\u2019s largest dealer management programmes , \u201d he says , \u201cwe make extensive use of mobility , social media , cloud , analytics , to bring efficiency to our operations and ensure better business outcomes . \u201d \u201ctoday we are having a huge focus on it enablement and saving paper , \u201d vijay sethi adds . he is also leading the largest industry wide initiative in automotive industry for edi enabling data exchange between oems and auto component manufacturers .\nprofessor vijay sethi has been passionately teaching at the nanyang mba for more than a decade . he is considered to be a respected guru on strategic information technology and e - business . not only is he among the best professors around , but his students love the way he conducts the classes and is continually inspired by him . he has won several professor of the year awards at nanyang , and is currently nominated for the business professor of the year award , a global competition to recognise teaching ability by the economist . . he deserves all the accolades !\nthe position of cio originated during the jurassic era of information technology\u2014that is , about two decades ago . those were the days when many companies were being forced to have something or the other to do with those frighteningly smart machines \u2013 computers \u2013 and they needed a new breed of smart executives to shield them from the fast approaching technology - tsunami , which was determined to make computers omnipresent . \u201cthe tech - tsunami has already hit our world , \u201d says vijay sethi . \u201cinformation technology infiltrates every aspect of our business , from the plotting of the grand strategy to the logistics of frontline operations . \u201d\ndr . romi sethi , md is an endocrinology specialist in south holland , il and has been practicing for 38 years . she graduated from all - india institute of medical sciences , all - india institute of medical sciences in 1975 and specializes in endocrinology .\na regular speaker at various institutes and forums , vijay holds a master\u2019s degree in industrial engineering , an mba in materials management and a bachelor\u2019s degree in mechanical engineering . apart from this , he has attended leadership programs organised by leading global institutes including harvard business school , indian school of business and also has a number of certifications in various areas of management and it .\nthe unprecedented participation this year witnessed over 113 nominations for 126 projects across a wide profile of companies , across diverse sectors including psus , charitable trusts besides private sector companies across the engineering , automotive and chemical sectors . participants appreciated the systematic and rigorous evaluation comprising a diligent four stage process - including scrutiny , interview , onsite review and a detailed panel discussion - to arrive at the final jury decision . this year\u2019s expert jury members comprised of dd purkayastha , ceo , abp limited , shivshankar - cio , infosys , vijay sethi - cio , hero honda , kailashnathan - cio , titan industries and dr t r madan mohan - industry analyst .\nmr . sethi is the chief information officer , chief human resources officer ( chro ) & head corporate social responsibility ( csr ) in the company . he also leads innovation efforts in the company . he also serves as a board member of m / s hmc mm auto ltd . ( a joint venture of hmcl and m / s magneti marelli of italy ) . mr . sethi has more than twenty five years of experience in manufacturing industry and consulting environment . he joined hero motocorp in 2007 and prior to that , he has worked with ranbaxy and tcs .\nmr . vijay sethi , vp & cio at hero motocorp ltd . who was awarded the title \u2018india\u2019s best cio\u2019 for the second year in a row said : \u201cbeing awarded the best cio for the second consecutive edition is a very humbling experience . continuous it innovation to ensure that it investments deliver high value consistently to the business especially in today\u2019s times of a very demanding business landscape is the key differentiating factor of a successful it team . my colleagues at hero and my family have played a key role in helping me achieving this title once again and my sincerest thanks to all of them . i am also grateful to the cio association of india and dell for this initiative . \u201d\nfinally in july 1987 , he found himself in the nitie campus in mumbai , a part of 40 eager students embarking on the 18 - month long industrial engineering course . reminiscing of those days , sethi says , \u201ci think that was the most enriching period of my life . i learned about various aspects of management . \u201d in 1988 , he cleared the examination for entry into the much coveted indian engineering services ( ies ) . at the end of 1988 , when the recruitment season at nitie was in full swing , sethi was faced with a difficult choice\u2014should he opt for the security of a government job , or should he join a private organisation ! \u201cthose were the days when a government job was considered to be the best possible option , \u201d reminisces sethi . eventually he was able to overcome his concerns regarding security and he opted for a career in a private sector company\u2014tcs .\nare indian companies ready to adopt smac ? answering this question , sethi says , \u201cit is not a question of \u201cif\u201d , but \u201cwhat all\u201d . the companies have no alternative except to adopt smac , which offers many advantages . ultimately the cios have to deploy the technology that makes business sense . the cios can\u2019t buck the trend . \u201d but how does a company that already has legacy systems in place adopt smac ? sethi says , \u201cthe need of the hour is to look at the culture of the organisation , analyse the business case , and consider other aspects before creating a detailed roadmap for adoption . \u201d\n\u201cwith little attention being paid to it , we were left behind in implementing it for modernising various operations at the organisation . \u201d only a month into his new role , sethi made a detailed presentation before the leadership team at hero on the subject of all the benefits that could come from it implementations . he pointed out to the management that it was necessary to have a significant hike in the it budget to fund all the it solutions and infrastructure that was critically required . sethi says that the company\u2019s ceo , pawan munjal , gave him a patient hearing and accepted the need for having a clear it roadmap for the organisation .\nsubhash k . wangnoo , debasish maji , 1 ashok kumar das , 2 p . v . rao , 3 anand moses , 4 bipin sethi , 5 ambika gopalakrishnan unnikrishnan , 6 sanjay kalra , 7 v . balaji , 8 ganapathi bantwal , 9 jothydev kesavadev , 10 sunil m . jain , 11 and mala dharmalingam 12\nthe making of a cio in 1982 , when the 15 year old sethi joined the nit , kurukshetra , which was then called the regional engineering college or rec , the idea of computers was still in infancy . a purely computer engineering course was not being offered by most colleges and , in any case , the vertical was not being regarded as a viable career option . sethi decided to pursue a degree course in mechanical engineering . he was one of the youngest students in his batch , having joined the course right after passing the 11th standard examination . when he passed in 1987 after completing the five year course , he was ranked second in his class .\ndell , the world\u2019s fastest growing large integrated it company , in partnership with the cio association of india ( cai ) announced the winners of the second edition of the industry\u2019s only democratized awards selection \u2014 \u201cindia\u2019s best cios\u201d . vijay sethi , cio , hero motocorp ltd . and t . g . dhandapani , cio , tvs motors were awarded the first two places respectively in the community - driven cio award series . ajit manocha , cio , syngene international ltd . ( biocon ) and suneelaradhye , group cio , rpg group were jointly awarded the third place . this year also saw a new category \u2018india\u2019s most eminent cio\u2019 which was conferred to dr . j . s . sodhi , cio , amity group . the selections were based on online voting by the indian cio community that had commenced on february 10th .\n\u201cmr . munjal said that his vision was to have the best it in hero , and he told me that your job is to ensure that this vision becomes a reality . from that day , all the budget - related constraints vanished . the truth is that our it budget has grown 20 times since the day when i joined hero , \u201d informs sethi .\ni don\u2019t know whether this will become an annual event . however , it would be great if it could . teaching is disgracefully undervalued by business schools . even though , as mr sethi said , \u201cteaching changes lives\u2026we are all what we are today because someone taught us . \u201d its profile should be raised . in that there should be a lesson for us all .\namong her siblings subroto mukherjee was the first air chief marshal of indian air force who died in tokyo and was married to sharda mukherjee ( n\u00e9e ' pandit ) a niece - in - law of vijay laxmi pandit and prashanta mukherjee who was the chairperson of the indian railway board and was married to keshab chandra sen ' s granddaughter violet . her younger sister nita sen ' s daughter geeti sen is a noted art historian and editor - inchief of iic , quarterly and married to renowned bollywood film director muzaffar ali .\nhe has won numerous industry and csr leadership awards . he is a member of various national forums including chairman of it committee of society of indian automobile manufacturers ( siam ) , cii ' s national committee on it , ites and e - commerce , co - chairman of cyber security subcommittee of cii it committee and is also a board member of sap india user group ( indus ) . in addition to this , vijay is also on the advisory councils of several leading organisations and chairman of csr and sustainability forum of national csr network .\ncurrently serving as the vice president and chief information officer and head of corporate social responsibility at the world\u2019s largest two - wheeler company , hero motocorp ltd . , sethi leads the innovation efforts at the organisation . he is also on the board of a group company \u2013 hmcmm auto ltd . he takes pride in the fact that every aspect of almost every operation at hero motocorp is it enabled .\nthe other areas of technology that are now picking up are m2m communication and iot . \u201cpeople are now exploring m2m space , \u201d says sethi . \u201cthis will be a space to watch out for in the automotive sector as we move forward . \u201d he is of the view that mdm ( mobile device management ) and mam ( mobile application management ) are two key areas for one to exploit the power of mobility .\nmr . sethi holds a masters degree in industrial engineering , an mba in materials management and a bachelors degree in mechanical engineering . apart from this , he has attended leadership programs organized by leading global institutes including harvard business school , indian school of business and also has a number of certifications in various areas of management and it . he is also a regular speaker at various leading management institutes and forums across the globe .\nin 1996 , he joined ranbaxy , where he continued his educational journey and did a course on business process re - engineering ( bpr ) at iim ahmedabad , and a benchmarking course under the tutelage of robert camp , the world - renowned authority on the subject followed by another one in uk . while he was at ranbaxy , sethi also participated in a 6 - week residential programme on it leadership at isb , hyderabad .\nvijay sethi : everybody has some events like that in their lives . the earliest pivotal moment in my life was when my father supported me in pursuing engineering at rec , and that also meant stepping out of home for higher studies and starting a hostel life . i was 15 , and in those days engineering used to be a five - year course . another moment was when i declined a public - sector job offer after engineering , but instead went ahead with my post - graduation at mumbai . i had secured 99 . 3 percentile score in the gate exam , and my father supported me in that decision as well . during post - graduation , most of the cohorts were interested in joining civil services , and even i appeared for indian engineering services exam , and was selected by ies . i had to decide sometime in the january of 1989 , that either i get into government sector or work in the private sector . i did not join ies . my father supported my decision of joining tcs .\nwhat areas of technology does sethi see picking up in the next few years ? he says , \u201cwhile cloud computing , be it private , public and hybrid , does play a key role , another area that is about to pick up is sddc ( software - defined data center ) . as of now sddc is a new concept , but in the next 2 - 3 years will definitely be part of the technology mainstream . \u201d\nmr . sethi\u2019s talk focused on the seven points noted by stephen covey\u2019s book - \u20187 habits of highly effective people\u2019 , wherein he discussed how a person can be successful . he noted that to achieve real excellence in this world , we need to start observing ourselves , look at our own shortcomings and then analyze the world around us . \u2018this will help you eradicate 99 % of your negativity and you will become a highly positive person\u2019 , he noted .\n14th february , 1989 \u2014 sethi\u2019s first day at tcs ! he has fond memories of the days that he spent at this organisation . \u201ctcs provided me with ample opportunities for learning and professional growth . while i worked here , i could take up several professional courses and enhance my skills and knowledge . \u201d he got enrolled in a distance learning mba programme , which was being conducted by the indian institute of materials management , bengaluru . he also took up several short term courses .\non the issue of data centre , which is at the heart of any it setup , sethi says , \u201cthe way the data centre is designed , operated , managed will have significant impact on not just the cost but also the overall efficiency and effectiveness of organisation . \u201d he says that in case of data centres , one needs to increase focus on reducing energy consumption , having greener data centre , which means reducing the footprint by virtualization or other means , efficient cooling , etc .\nmr . sethi is a member of various national forums including chairman of it committee of society of indian automobile manufacturers ( siam ) , chairman of msme subcommittee of cii it committee , member cii\u2019s national committee on it , ites and e - commerce and member of cii\u2019s national committee on intellectual property . he is also a board member of sap india user group ( indus ) . he has also been a member of national knowledge council of confederation of indian industry ( cii ) and also a member of cii core group on einvoicing .\njourney from tcs to hero it was not the affection for it that bade sethi to join tcs . he joined the organisation because he believed that the work that he would be doing at tcs would be similar to what he had learned in the industrial engineering course . he says , \u201ci joined tcs because the work there did not involve it , they expected me to do management consulting . having never studied it in my b . tech or m . tech , i was not trained as an it professional . i had done a few it courses , but i did not have any it background at all . \u201d\nfor most of us , a pen and a watch would be de rigueur , but not for sethi . if you know him well enough , then you would surely know that he does not carry a pen or a watch . \u201cwhen you have a smartphone with you , then you really don\u2019t need to carry such addendum of modern attire , \u201d he explains . you have to concede him the point because despite being watch - free for more than 17 years , he is known for his punctuality . despite being pen - free for around the same number of years , he has a voracious appetite for knowledge . he writes a lot\u2014on his computer .\nrated as india ' s best cio , he has won several prestigious recognitions including cio of the year , cio hall of fame , super league cio , champion cio , global cio , global cio hall of fame , icon cio , india\u2019s top 5 most respected cios , best cio , india\u2019s best it manager , cloud pioneer , cio grandmaster , bi mastermind and many others . mr . sethi has also featured in the list of world ' s top 50 cios , in the list of india ' s greatest corporate leaders and in the compendium\nthe magnificent heros\n- a coffee table book . he also featured in the list of india ' s 50 most talented csr leaders .\nmr sethi\u2019s win was , i thought , thoroughly deserved , but not unanimously endorsed . each professor gave a 35 minute lecture and then the business students in the lecture hall , who had been gathered from 20 schools around the world , voted for the best . the \u201cexpert\u201d judges ( as your blogger was one of them , modesty dictates i must put the adjective in quotation marks ) was initially split . in the spirit of collective responsibility i will not reveal along what lines , but after frantic debate we decided to recommend darren dahl , a marketing professor from the university of british columbia . he was also the choice of the online audience\u2014recommendations that the students clearly saw fit to ignore .\neducation is power a believer in the adage \u2013 education is power \u2013 sethi prefers to go the extra mile for equipping himself with knowledge of the latest trends and technologies . he is also an avid reader , and maintains a well - stocked personal library . \u201cquite early in life , the realisation dawned on me that education is power , \u201d he says . \u201cyou must not be under the impression that once you have passed from college , you don\u2019t need to educate yourself further . if you end your education , the power to manage your life will immediately desert you . if you want to keep growing in life , you must ensure that your education is a continuous process . i always share my insights with the young trainees who join hero . \u201d\nsethi\u2019s academic success was immediately noticed by the industry and three job offers came his way\u2014from oil , power and machine tools companies . but he was in no hurry to embark on a career , preferring to spend some more time in educating himself further . with the idea of enrolling for m . tech course , he appeared for graduate aptitude test in engineering ( gate ) . he topped the gate at his college , with 99 . 3 percentage percentile marks . the road to being an m . tech was now open for him . but before he could take the final plunge into the m . tech course , he had to make a difficult choice\u2014should he opt for doing a computer science course in one of the iits , or should be go in for industrial engineering at nitie ! he decided to go for industrial engineering , primarily because \u201ci was inclined towards management , \u201d as he says .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 strict / / en\nurltoken\nyou may be trying to access this site from a secured browser on the server . please enable scripts and reload this page .\nelectronic commerce , digital strategies , technology entrepreneurship , strategic information technology planning , alignment of business with technology infrastructure , measuring business value of information technology .\nwon the economist intelligence unit ( eiu ) business professor of the year award on friday . he will receive an award of $ 100 , 000 , according to information on the eiu website .\nlaunched by eiu and supported by hult international business school , this is the only global award that recognizes and rewards excellence in business teaching .\nover 30 , 000 students and alumni nominated and voted for 222 professors from 31 countries .\nblog . he received his ph . d . in biostatistics from the university of washington and is recognized for his contributions to genomic data analysis and statistical methods for personalized medicine . his data analyses have helped us understand the molecular mechanisms behind brain development , stem cell self - renewal , and the immune response to major blunt force trauma . his work has appeared in the top scientific and medical journals nature , proceedings of the national academy of sciences , genome biology , and plos medicine . he created data analysis as a component of the year - long statistical methods core sequence for biostatistics students at johns hopkins . the course has won a teaching excellence award , voted on by the students at johns hopkins , every year dr . leek has taught the course .\ncoursera provides universal access to the world\u2019s best education , partnering with top universities and organizations to offer courses online .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nhow to negotiate your job offer - prof . deepak malhotra ( harvard business school )\njavascript on your browser is disabled . please enable it for better performance of etcio .\nand physical world . that\u2019s what the fourth industrial revolution is all about . and\n. in its efforts to gear up for industry 4 . 0 , the motorcycle manufacturer has undertaken a\nproject to fuse the digital and physical world of manufacturing . and with good reason too .\n. in an interview with etcio . com , he lays out the strategy behind the digital twin project and shares how the company is benefitting from the approach .\nat hero motocorp we are always looking for avenues to enhance productivity , improve quality and reduce costs . implementing digital manufacturing solutions is one of the key initiatives in this journey . this is aimed to transform conventional manufacturing approach into a digitally enabled manufacturing which is first of a kind for any 2w manufacturer in india .\nwe started \u201cdigital twin\u201d project in april 2016 to create digital replica for our then upcoming vadodara ( halol ) manufacturing facility to digitally visualize the manufacturing facility , make necessary changes and enhancements digitally before investing in physical facilities .\n\u201cdigital twin\u201d will be subsequently used as a reference for commissioning of all new manufacturing facilities and validation of new models from manufacturability aspects so that manufacturing issues are identified ahead of pre - production and mass production also corresponding corrective actions are taken well in time with an aim of reducing time to market .\nthe objective was to visualize the product , process , and resources in a virtual context so as to significantly enhance productivity , reduce costs and improve productivity and eliminate disruptions . through the digital twin project , we wanted to validate layout planned for the manufacturing facility , prior to physical commissioning of the manufacturing facility to minimize / avoid associated costly reworks .\nwe also wanted to validate the process planning done for existing and new models on the assembly line to reduce time and cost and to have a process standardization and single repository of all planning data .\nthe digital twin was also aimed at validating the logistics planning for minimizing the operations cost by inventory optimization , analyzing the impact of process and production plan changes on logistics movements , optimum utilization of material handling equipment and manpower .\nwe wanted to develop and implement 3d e - learning modules for operator skills up gradation and for making shop floor paperless .\nour goal was also to validate the planning for machine shops for productivity analysis and improvements i . e . resource optimization , capacity planning , throughput analysis and other improvements .\nhero moto corp is the first automobile company in india to adopt the digital twin approach . you did not have any reference point , so to speak . did you face challenges were faced in the course of implementation ?\n\u201cdigital twin\u201d project required collaboration from various departments and collation of information from multiple it systems in place . there were initial set of challenges related to technology , data , resources etc as one would anticipate in any new technology and these were taken care as we moved along\nthere are set goals in terms of reducing costs at various stages , reduction in time at various levels , availability of 3d training material , making shop floor paperless and few others ad we are tracking their achievements .\nthe digital twin project has helped the organization to take a significant leap in technology usage on the shop floor and the benefits have been immense and also made us ready for next set of technology infusion .\nwe want to replicate this experience in our new and existing manufacturing facilities to constantly drive innovation and efficiency .\nas we move forward , we will integrate the current solutions with other solutions as part of our focus on digitalisation aligned with the strategic business objective of achieving industry 4 . 0 standards .\ndear user , the urltoken privacy and cookie policy has been updated to align with the new data regulations in european union . please review and accept these changes below to continue using the website . you can see our privacy policy & our cookie list below . we use cookies to ensure the best experience for you on our website . if you choose to ignore this message , we ' ll assume that you are happy to receive all cookies on et cio .\nprivacy policy / terms & conditions / guest - post guidelines / sitemap / copyright \u00a9 2018 urltoken . all rights reserved .\nregister with businessbecause for full access to the site - including the latest course and business school news , success stories and career inspiration . registering will create your profile and allow you to network with other members , you can set your display preferences once registered by going to ' edit profile '\nit ' s free to sign up and for a limited period you can download our complete guide to business school applications .\ni ' m happy to receive future communications from businessbecause , such as a weekly b - school news round - up ( which i can switch off at any time ) .\nby joining you agree with the terms & conditions , including our use of cookies .\nthe information systems expert won the title and a us $ 100 , 000 prize after beating three other professors in a live \u201c teach - off \u201d in london this march . the business professor of the year award is the only global contest to recognize and reward excellence in business teaching .\nnominations came from leading institutions such as the wharton school , harvard business school , and london business school \u2013 by over 30 , 000 business students and alumni .\nthe finalists for the competition were selected from 222 professors ; nominated by students and alumni for the quality of their teaching from 31 universities worldwide .\nfor the title , four finalists had 35 minutes each to deliver their best lecture to a live audience of undergraduate and graduate business students .\nthe other professors who made the teach - off finals were professors johanne brunet from hec montreal , darren dahl from university of british columbia and kevin kaiser from insead .\nhe is no stranger to awards and accolades . he also received the nanyang award for excellence in teaching for 2013 and for 2012 and was the nanyang business school teacher of the year in 2011 .\nthe nanyang award recognizes individual faculty who have exhibited excellent teaching practice and enriched the learning experiences of their students through their enthusiasm , care and close rapport .\nhe is also deeply involved in preparing and coaching nanyang mba students for international business plan competitions . last year , he coached nanyang mbas in the john molson business competition in montreal , canada ; the international case competition on the strategic value of it in management at ca world in las vegas ; the asia venture challenge in bangkok , thailand ; and the regional venture capital investment competition ( vcic ) in hyderabad , india .\ntrump - kim : what can mba students learn about the a . . .\nthe talk commenced with the formal lamp lighting ceremony by the guest , along with professor prashant salwan , chair , epgp , professor ganesh kumar nidugala , dean ( academic ) and professor madhukar dayal , faculty , iim indore .\nbegin with the end in mind - always keep high goals and not low goals , as failing at a higher goal and feeling frustrated about it is much better than achieving a lower goal , because then you are not using your potential .\nput first things first - always prioritize and learn time management . understand the difference between urgent and important tasks .\nthink win - win . think of a situation where not only \u2018i win\u2019 or \u2018you win\u2019 , but also \u2018we win\u2019 exists .\nseek first to understand then be understood : have empathy , walk in someone else\u2019s shoes and be an attentive listener .\nsharpen the saw - focus on your core values , practice and get skilled .\n\u00ab dr . jairam varadaraj , md , elgi equipments ltd . speaks at iim indore\nfor inquiries related to this message please contact support . for sales inquiries , please visit urltoken\nif you believe this to be in error , please confirm below that you are not a robot by clicking\ni ' m not a robot\nbelow .\nplease make sure your browser supports javascript and cookies and that you are not blocking them from loading . for more information you can review the terms of service and cookie policy .\nbw : some events or suggestions or realisations leave an impact and are truly defining moments . can you share some pivotal moments as you look back in the past , that have made an impact on you ?\ni got the people management responsibilities at tcs while i was just a management trainee and that gave a head start to my career . later on , at ranbaxy , which was one of the first multinationals from india , i got an opportunity to lead the sap implementation team . i was among the relatively junior members on the team not just by age but also designation wise and had several senior level people reporting into me . the stint at ranbaxy exposed me to various global cultures . i had teams reporting into me from uk , france and many other countries . this had an enormous impact on my way of thinking and shaped my managerial style . in 2013 , i was asked to head hr for hero motocorp along with it . in 2014 , i was asked to head csr at hero motocorp . in 2011 - 12 , i was asked to lead innovation , and in 2010 , hero split from honda and i had a played a specific role in the entire brand transition exercise .\nso many of them . most of the projects have not been easy . objectively , i think you will always cross the river when you try to put square pegs into square holes , trust your team and support them . support of family plays a key role in challenging times at professional front .\nbw : it ' s always best to learn from generational wisdom transferred from one generation to the other . on similar lines ; what is it that you want people in their mid - careers to watch out for ? and a message to those who have just started on their career journey .\nsangram aglave brings a unique perspective on topics related to enterprise it applications given his diverse professional experience in all functions of the enterprise it applications business like sales , product & content marketing , project management & software product management . he is a ex - oracle business analytics product manager and has worked at various silicon valley based product startups .\n\u201ci am glad that i entered the field when it was in its jurassic era ; today i find myself at the forefront of the technology revolution , \u201d he adds with a smile .\nafter moving to hero in 2010 , he did a course at harvard business school in india . \u201chaving done so many courses , now i am left wondering what i should study next , \u201d he smiles .\nhe says that it is not just the cios and the it teams that are taking notice of smac , the ceos , and other business leaders and the end users are are also becoming aware of the whole range of benefits that smac can bring to the organisation .\n\u201ctraditionally most of the it departments have been mainly focussed on setting up the it policies and restrictions , but now with consumerisation of it , and a very it savvy and young workforce in most organisations , the cios need to be more collaborative while setting up these of policies . the it policies must be contemporary and should to be constantly updated to keep pace with new innovations . \u201d\nexpress computer is one of india ' s most respected it media brands and has been in publication for 24 years running . we cover enterprise technology in all its flavours , including processors , storage , networking , wireless , business applications , cloud computing , analytics , green initiatives and anything that can help companies make the most of their ict investments . additionally , we also report on the fast emerging realm of egovernance in india .\ncopyright \u00a9 2013 hot topix theme . theme by mvp themes , powered by wordpress .\n( 1904\u20131997 ) was a noted freedom - fighter , social activist and politician of india .\nat an early age of sixteen and was greatly influenced by him . she left college to answer gandhiji ' s call for boycotting the british indian educational system . however , later when her parents persuaded gandhiji to ask her to go to london for further studies , she joined\nher maternal grandparents were the most distinguished couple of their times . maternal grandfather prof . p k roy was the first indian to receive a d phil from oxford university and a member of the indian education service and the first indian principal of the prestigious presidency college , calcutta . maternal grandmother sarala roy was a well known social worker who worked for the emancipation of women . she was the founder of gokhale memorial school and college and the first indian woman to be a member of the senate , calcutta university . sarala roy was the daughter of renowned brahmo reformer durgamohan das and sister of lady abala bose and s r das , the founder of prestigious doon school and a cousin of deshbandhu c r das .\nand worked hard to champion women ' s rights and inheritance rights in parental property . in 1932 she became president of all india women\u2019s conference . she was also its president for the years 1953 - 54 .\nshe was appointed as minister of relief & rehabilitation , west bengal in the years 1952 - 57 . she was also\nlok sabha constituency . in year 1959 she headed a committee on social welfare and welfare of backward classes , which is popularly known as renuka ray committee .\ndevelopment of scheduled castes and administration by kamla shanker shukla , b . m . verma , indian institute of public administration\nthis article is issued from wikipedia - version of the 12 / 4 / 2016 . the text is available under the creative commons attribution / share alike but additional terms may apply for the media files .\nvikram seth is an indian novelist , poet , and travel writer , best known for his epic novel \u2018a suitably boy\u2019 . check out this biography to know about his childhood , life , achievements , works & timeline .\ntonbridge school , stanford university , nanjing university , the doon school , stanford university , corpus christi college , oxford , st . xavier ' s high school , patna\nvikram seth is an indian novelist , poet , and travel writer , best known for his epic novel \u2018a suitably boy\u2019 . he has been in the field of writing for more than three decades and is regarded as one of the most influential writers of the modern era . vikram seth was born in kolkata , india and studied at some of the best schools in the country before going to england for higher studies . he graduated from corpus christi college , oxford and did his master ' s in economics from stanford university , u . s . a . before embarking on a literary career . his first book , a collection of poems , titled \u2018mappings\u2019 did not get much attention but he came into attention with his second book \u2018from heaven lake\u2019 which chronicled his journey from china to india . the novel \u2018the golden gate\u2019 published in 1986 made him one of the most highly acclaimed novelists of his time and the book won him plenty of accolade from readers as well as critics . however , it was his novel \u2018a suitable boy\u2019 that really catapulted him into the league of the most well known novelists of his time and remains his most famous work . the novel is one of the longest novels written in the english language and is regarded as a modern classic due to the range of topics that it touched upon ."]}
{"id": 54078, "summary": [{"text": "dollz , cartoon dolls , or pixel dolls are small pixelated digital images , generally consisting of illustrations of people with clothes and accessories .", "topic": 11}, {"text": "dollz are generally created by taking a base body ( a drawing of a bald and naked body created for this purpose ) , and then drawing hair , clothes and accessories onto it .", "topic": 17}, {"text": "they also usually have a hard edge and transparent background so that they can be easily displayed on the web .", "topic": 9}, {"text": "people who create dollz are known as dollers or dollists .", "topic": 30}, {"text": "they are , in great majority , women , although a few male dollers exist .", "topic": 36}, {"text": "these dollers usually take on dolling as a personal hobby . ", "topic": 36}], "title": "dollz", "paragraphs": ["all about dollz : \u201cthis site contains a very comprehensive listing of dollz websites . it began as a project for the now closed dollz yahoo group and has grown to include the whole dollz community . \u201d via the wayback machine . this website was a vast resource for dollers back in the day . it is no longer online , but i still wanted to link to the cached website , thanks to wayback .\nthe dollz , or dollz icons , or cartoon dollz , as they ' ve been called , appeared to have sprung from nowhere , but were immediately everywhere . in reality , the first doll was created as an character for an early graphic chat room called palace chat in 1995 by web artist melicia greenwood , who explained their origin in a ( highly riveting , for those interested ) blog post in 2003 .\npower house dollz will always put god first ; we will set an example in our community , by encouraging others and helping them achieve their goals . power house dollz will love others as we love ourselves ; we will walk in god\u2019s strength and wisdom and will always provide everyone with a smile .\nmission statement - \u201cto give young dollz ages 4 - 17 of all diversities , the opportunities to explore their inner beauty , while educating them on self - identity .\nit ' s from this particularly unfortunate pop cultural underbelly that the dollz drew their aesthetic . dollz could be dressed in everything from schoolgirl skirts to low - rise distressed flare jeans , to cleavage - baring crop tops ; they could be preppy , they could be punky , princessy , or emo , as long as they looked like a\nbecause much like the traditional uncanny valley , or the phenomenon of a computer - animated figure trying to look charmingly humanlike and ending up horrifying , i am both attracted to and repulsed by this trend . the people who emulate the uncanny valley of the dollz are often young ( but certainly old enough to have known the dollz ) , hot , and maintain the kind of lifestyle in which a bandeau is a sensible choice for a shirt \u2014 the kinds of impossibly cool people the dollz have always been modeled after .\nthe gothic lolita ' s appeal is powerful for dollers because it lends itself to unusual , inventive dollz that stand out in the crowds of preps and divas that litter dolling sites . another recent strain of nippon - inspired dollz are angy chan ' s runt - sized , big - eyed\nsumomos ,\nwhich , appropriately , she would like to some day include in a video game .\nindividual dollz take on diverse forms , but most dollers work within established boundaries or types like the gothic lolita . some typical categories are divas , brats , mini chibies , xenis , skaters , preps , and weirdos . these classifications are handily broken down at silver lining ' s doll dictionary . fashion - minded dollers often stick with dollz like divas ( think fashion model ) or preps ( abercrombie models ) where the generic base bodies act as blank mannequins to clothe any way they see fit . these dollz have , over the years , had more intricately detailed gowns , dresses , and outfits slapped onto them than a thousand j los or nicole kidmans . couture for your computer .\nas dollz began to evolve on the palace , tensions grew between the company behind the software and its younger , more rebellious users .\nskaters and dollz were very much a folk - phenomenon of teen culture on the palace ,\nexplains jim bumgardner , creator of palace chat .\nalthough the design of the palace , with its emphasis on customization and self - expression , very much encouraged this type of activity , this culture itself was initially an underground and anti - authoritarian movement within the palace community .\nin late 1995 , everyone on palace was wearing either photos , or cartoons like taz , and i got bored , so i drew a ' barbie ' body , and then clothes . i gave the avs [ avatars ] out to everybody who asked for one ,\nwrites melicia on her\noriginz of dollz\npage .\nthey weren ' t called dollz then , first they were called ' lil people , ' then some of them were called ' skaters ' or ' sk8rs , ' some of them were called ' preps ' or ' paper dolls . '\nit ' s the fashion from the latter that sold me on the conclusion that attractive cool people are now dressing like the dollz . tie - up shirts , chokers , thigh - high stiletto sandals , low - rise miniskirts , and bandeaus as shirts are everywhere in these pockets of hipsterdom , together creating a look that i will now refer to as t\nit\u2019s finally fall and each day is getting darker day by day . isn\u2019t it great ? ! ? ! halloween is coming up soon , then thanksgiving and then my favorite season of all , christmas ! anyways , i\u2019m just getting too excited thinking about it ~ we\u2019ve got some amazing creations at suicide dollz today so come get at it before it closes on september 28th !\nthe similarities don ' t end there . like sims skinning , dolling is a mirror image of trends in pop culture .\ndolling responds frighteningly quickly to current trends in pop culture . within 24 hours of the latest harry potter book hitting the shops , doll pages were flooded with creations based on and inspired by the text ,\nsays jessica . any film , book , or trend ' s mass popularity can be gauged by the number of skins you find on a sim ' s fan site or the number of dollz you uncover in the forums of a catch - all dolling site like the realm of silliness . anime , for example , has clearly reached a position of mass pop cultural saturation as the sheer number of anime - inspired skins and dollz online tell us . and as excitement builds around the next\nlord of the rings\nfilm , you can bet that a veritable army of flamboyantly dressed legolas ' will invade dolling pages across middle earth .\nthere ' s nothing inherently wrong with this style \u2014 after all , nostalgia has always been a part of fashion \u2014 however off - putting it may be to the culottes\u2013wearing , expensive blowout\u2013purchasing denizens of the fashion establishment . in fact , when i attend governors ' ball later this year , i fully plan on dressing the part , and leaping gleefully into the uncanny valley with total abandon . in fact , maybe i ' ll go back onto my old favorite dollz maker website for some inspiration .\ndolling is not all blood and leather . in this lilliputian world , postage stamp - sized , self - created fairies , manga characters , punks , hobbits , and gothic lolitas peacefully coexist in the same infinite dollhouse - - a dollhouse with no physical location , but millions of windows in the form of computer monitors . the web has become the setting for a new kind of play and dolls have shed a dimension , becoming flat like their paper ancestors . as a sign of the times , they ' ve also gained a gen - y misspelling and are known now as\ndollz\n( usually ) to their avid collectors .\nsomething of a rarity online , dolling is a computer graphics - oriented culture of women who value positivity , kindness and sharing . dollers range in age from elementary school girls to grandmothers . online , where young men tend to attract most of the attention for graphical artistry in video games , photoshopping and related media , the dollz subculture is a breath of fresh air far apart from the frenzied demimondes of counterstrike mods or\ntourist guy\nphotoshop contests . like photoshopping or game mods , however , dolling responds with lighting speed to trends in popular culture . it is more than an opening into an alternate dollhouse universe ; it ' s yet another window into the zeitgeist .\ndolls are essentially little drawings of people ,\nsays jessica , a 15 - year - old student from rotherham , u . k . a new doll is usually brought laboriously into being by hand and mouse pixel - by - pixel - - with or without a naked , mannequin - esque\nbase body\nto draw clothes on . in this most complex method of doll creation true artistry can be found in the intricate shading of individual strands of hair or the barely perceptible texturing of clothes . another , more beginner - friendly method , utilizes drag - and - drop software that works like the real - world paper dolls or the fashion plates of yesterday . in drag - and - drops , users select clothes , hair , and the features of their dollz just as easily as a writer switches on\nbold\nor\nitalics .\nthere are bad apples . dolling ' s high crime is the blasphemous\nfrankendoll .\ndiedra , a 20 - year - old pennsylvanian , explains the sacrilege as\ntaking pieces of other peoples dolls i . e . hair , clothing , props , and claiming the work as your own .\ninfringing on copyrights is also a no - no in dolling and , according to diedra , it can get\npretty ugly\nwhen it happens . but dollers , on the whole , are a reasonable bunch and all that they ask is that when in rome , do as the romans do : credit sources for bases , link back to sites where dolls are\nadopted\nfrom , and give constructive , not mean - spirited , criticism . dollers would rather spend their time creating and adopting dollz or developing friendships than chasing frankendollers or getting into flame wars .\nthe doll community is a very positive place ,\nsays suzy , a 20 - year - old artist from stockholm , sweden .\npeople are friendly and willing to help out .\nin its boundless enthusiasm and creativity , dolling thumbs its nose at those who would , like pundits did with margaret keane ' s big eye paintings in the ' 60s , call it kitsch . there are few physical rewards for a doller other than a\njob well done\nor a\nyou ' re very talented\non a message board . here , the only accepted currency is cute . there is , in fact , no greater compliment to a doller than\nyour dollz are so cute !\nin the end , the dividends of dolling are in the sense of accomplishment gained from the creative process and the friends that you make along the way .\ni enjoy the freedom ,\nsays chris , the 15 - year - old sophomore from california .\ni really like making myself heard and i like creating artwork . it ' s quite a nice pastime . it ' s soothing and relaxing , i think . just as any art can become . the creating is fun , and nice , i put a bit of my heart and soul into everything i make , whether it be a doll or a digital painting or otherwise . every creation of mine is precious to me . i like the community very much . it ' s like , how shall i put this . . . a home away from home in your home ?\nthis isn\u2019t your mother\u2019s barbie : welcome to a web subculture where pixelated gothic lolitas , preps and weirdos are good wholesome fun .\npetite but curvy , lolita is a knockout in a matching black leather corset and knee - length skirt . her wide , oval face and saucer - sized eyes are accentuated by rings of light brown hair infused with delicate blond highlights . this mass of curls is held back with frilly , girlish red ribbons that reveal a choker and an attached chain that drops between her small breasts . under the skeletal remains of a victorian hoop skirt , fishnet stockings end in mammoth japanese - style platform boots . lolita is nothing if not a study in contrasts .\nbut there is more to lolita than a hyper - stylized , postmodern fashion sense , as the bloody stump of her right arm and her broken wings attest . lolita is a fallen teen angel - - the very picture of innocence lost . with her smudged cupid ' s mouth and wide eyes bleeding tears , lolita is both haunting and , somehow , impossibly cute . this , perhaps , can be attributed to the fact that even on her mighty platform boots , lolita is 2 . 5 inches tall and occupies only two dimensions .\nscarred , brokenhearted and gothic , lolita wants only one thing .\nshe ' s sad that her wings are broken and she wishes she had new ones to fly back to heaven ,\nsays jenny , lolita ' s 17 - year - old creator . lolita is a doll , but not in the traditional sense . she is , according to chris , a 15 - year - old california sophomore , a\nbadass bo peep .\nlolita wants to go home - - to that great dollhouse in the sky .\nlolita is an example of a new type of doll found in the almost entirely female web - based community of\ndolling .\ndolling is a hobby in which tiny characters are , at their most time - consuming , created pixel - by - pixel in graphics programs such as photoshop , ms paint , and paint shop pro . these dolls are roughly from a half - inch to 4 inches tall - - about the size of a nintendo character .\nwhatever the doller ' s weapon of choice , doll - making is a pixilated game of dress up with an infinite palette where the doller ' s imagination is the only restriction .\ndolls are barbie in pixel form ,\nexplains 15 - year - old new yorker yumeioku , owner of papaya happy doll land .\nsome people draw the barbies , some draw clothes , some do both , and some people only draw completely dressed barbies , but it ' s usually all to show off their hair , clothes , and make - up .\nnewer , more imaginative doll types reflect a japanese sensibility familiar to any who have watched anime or played final fantasy . the gothic lolita , the most popular new doll type , is rooted in tokyo street - culture and is notable for its bloody nurses and leather - clad , bandaged goth girls who , presumably , listen to bauhaus .\nit ' s a slightly victorian style , but has more of a modern flair to it , and was said to be first created by the guitarist mana of the famous japanese gothic rock band malice mizer ,\nsays washington state resident jenny , a . k . a . punky , the creator of our fallen lolita and collector of japan ' s 3 - d version of barbie - - the fittingly named\njenny .\njenny , who is often credited with starting the lolita craze in dolling expresses her love of japanese fashion and culture in endlessly creative designs .\ndolling , though not always as complex or varied in its inspiration , has existed since 1995 when melicia greenwood created her first doll for use on the palace , a 2 - d graphical chat program still in existence today .\nduring those years , there was a long feud between the 30 - plus community and the rapidly growing teen community on the palace , each having somewhat different ideas of what constituted acceptable behavior ,\ncontinues bumgardner . an enormous rift between the proto - dollers and the older users on the palace was in the making .\none of the very earliest examples of a teenage ' uniform ' occurring on the palace was the night when we were invaded by a ' gang ' all wearing parrots on their shoulders and swearing like sailors ; this was in early november , 1995 . i was visiting new york at the time for a seminar , and remember getting a frantic late night phone call about the ' invasion , ' and the dire need to beef up the security features .\nafter its chaotic beginnings on the palace , the dolling community matured and grew into a kinder , gentler , more focused subculture that has , in many ways , abandoned its rabble - rousing roots . though it is impossible to ever truly determine the social make - up of a given net - based community , it would seem that dollers , by and large , are women , which just might have something to do with the supportive , generous atmosphere that permeates the dolling world .\nit must be said that the number of women outranks the number of men by far ,\nsays josephine , 27 , an engineer and artist from the netherlands . chris , the high school sophomore from southern california agrees ,\nthere are a few guy dollers , but simply not enough to even out the population . there ' s like 200 females to 1 male to put that into scale .\ndolling ' s true diversity can be found in its wide range of ages .\ni know retirees to young children who are involved ,\nsays 24 - year - old krystyn , a play therapist from ontario .\nsupportiveness and friendliness may be prized in the dolling community , but there are rules that dollers are asked to obey and there can be repercussions if they are broken . but given dolling ' s female , kids - to - retirees make - up , standard doll netiquette is a relatively genial set of standards and practices created to protect against idea theft .\nwe want credit for our hard work . who wouldn ' t ? thus we want links back , to generate traffic to us , and also , if a person is interested in our work , we want them to be able to view the rest of it at our respective sites ,\nsays chris of cynical - girl . net .\ndolling ' s closest online analogue is the\nskinning\nculture that has grown around the best - selling pc game of all - time ,\nthe sims .\nskinning involves the creation of new external layers , like clothes , for pre - existing video game character models . in quake iii , for example , the game engine ' s code makes it possible for a game modifier to take the standard space marine character and\nskin\nit to become homer simpson or hellboy - - or anything else , for that matter . the internal code remains the same , but the outer layers change ; as if you took a cabbage patch kid and threw it inside robocop ' s metal uniform . the internal structure is still a cabbage patch kid , but for all intents and purposes , it is now robocop to the eye .\nsims skinners work from standard humanoid bases to create armies of britney spears ' skins wearing a never - ending variety of outfits or new furnishings for their sim homes by using established models . in many respects ,\nthe sims\nis an eternal barbie play date where even barbie ' s face is subject to change . by actively promoting customization within the game by its players ,\nthe sims\nhas enjoyed unprecedented longevity ( and sales ) in the gaming community . sims fans can create their own furniture , their own decorations , and , most importantly , their own characters .\nit shouldn ' t be surprising , then , that the dolling and the sims cultures share many members . a vastly larger group of people are involved in skinning for\nthe sims\nand a great deal more of them are men , but the dolling and skinning worlds still bear comparing . david fernandez , a 30 - year - old sims fansite creator from barcelona , spain , gets to the heart of the matter when saying that\n[\nthe sims\n] . . . is like a dollhouse for your computer .\nsims characters are basically moving dolls with , as anyone who has played the game can tell you , an unceasing need to go to the bathroom . in dolling and in\nthe sims ,\nas well as any action figures or toy , the attraction is that we control their fate . miniatures , in video games and out , grant us the opportunity to play god in an otherwise unmanageable world . anyone who has ever called down a tornado on a sim city , crushed a rival army in a real - time strategy game like warcraft , or taken a cherry bomb to a lego building can attest to that .\nonly later do we learn that\nkids ' stuff\nis , more often than not , the good stuff . we want our dolls back , and will pay to get them , but the sense of fun that made us love them in the first place is often a casualty of the pursuit of nostalgia . today , the buying and selling of vintage dolls and action figures is a very serious business .\nit is , then , refreshing to find this web - based community of women that values those things that originally drew us to dolls and action figures - - imagination , fun , creativity , and friendship - - while fully embracing the pleasures of\nkids ' stuff\nwithout guilt , irony , or too many thoughts for what the cool kids think . ruled not by mattel or hasbro , this is the new non - commercial world of dolls . these dolls are safely out of the closet .\ndolling is a fun place to visit , and you might just choose to live there - - even if it is girly . just don ' t forget your wings .\nby signing up you agree to receive email newsletters or alerts from salon . com . you can unsubscribe at any time .\ncopyright \u00a9 2018 salon media group , inc . reproduction of material from any salon pages without written permission is strictly prohibited . salon \u00ae is registered in the u . s . patent and trademark office as a trademark of salon media group inc . associated press articles : copyright \u00a9 2016 the associated press . all rights reserved . this material may not be published , broadcast , rewritten or redistributed .\nfirst off , we would like to welcome you to the dolling community on deviantart . we ' re a small community compared to other areas of the site , but we ' re very welcoming and encouraging of newcomers of all shapes and sizes .\ndue to the small size of the community , not many people seem to know much about us or our quirks and terminology , so we ' ve compiled a brief guide to help you with dolling and where to post your dolls ( as we are aware some of our categories are quite confusing ) .\ndolling is where you take a basebody either created by yourself or by someone else and draw hair , clothes and accessories on it . a doll usually has a hard pixel edge and a transparent background so that it may be placed on any colored background website .\non deviantart , dolls are submitted into customization > dolls > and then into their subcategories of pixel , tool and misc shading .\nthere are many types of shading techniques but they are mostly grouped into three distinct types that form the subcategories of dolls .\ndolls in this section should be made entirely pixel by pixel , with the exception of the flood fill tool . backgrounds , if any , should also be created pixel by pixel or should be a flat colour . gradient , photo and texture backgrounds are not created pixel by pixel therefore rendering your doll not entirely pixel art . pixel is also often created with a limited colour count .\ndolls created in programs such as gimp or photoshop using automated anti alias techniques such as brushes from photoshop and the smudge or blur tool . dodge and burn tools may also feature . colour count is not an issue and often these dolls are saved in . png format to preserve all the colours . tool dolls can often look like miniature cg paintings .\nthis is a somewhat hard section to define as it falls somewhere between pixelling and tooling .\nthis is where dolls / bases with no shading at all or limited cell type shading where no pixel technique have been used should be placed . also pixel dolls placed on gradient / photo / texture background belong here and dolls with computer generated text as part of the piece itself . dolls with perhaps pixelled clothing and tooled hair may also belong here as they are neither entirely tooling nor entirely pixelled .\ncell shading is shading in the style of what would be found in an animated movie . typically there are only two shades , the flat colour and one shadow colour . it is often created by sectioning off the shadow and flood filling . it is different from pixelling because it emulates the animation style as opposed to following pixel techniques such as dithering , anti - aliasing and using a range of shades .\nthis is for dolls you have created on a base you have made yourself . i . e you created both the base and the doll so the work is 100 % yours .\nthis is for dolls you have made on bases made by other people , ergo you have adopted the base .\nif you post a doll in this section you must credit your basemaker according to their terms , though it is preferable if you create clickable links to the sites so other people who might wish to use the base can get there .\nthis section is for doll bases you intend for other people to use to create dolls . you may wish to specify terms and conditions for the usage of your bases in the comments .\ndo not submit your dolls here , they will be moved into the apropriate category .\na base or basebody is something that dollers create that looks sort of like a bald pixel body , featuring inoffensive barbie doll type nudity . it is the framework for which we create our dolls by drawing clothes and hair onto it .\nis for a doll you have made using a base that someone else made . you must link back to the basemaker so that people know where you got the base from . the majority of dolls are made on adopted bases because it ' s just too much fun to use bases in other people ' s styles of working .\nis for a doll you made on a base that you created yourself , i . e . the doll is entirely created by you . in this case there is no credit required as you made everything yourself . baseless dolls are also included in this category .\n. basically this is the category where you submit any bases that you have created yourself . there is one in both the\nany bases created pixel by pixel but include text in the form of terms of use are allowed to remain in the pixel category . the text is not part of the actual piece of pixel art ( the base ) and will not be classified as such , though basemakers are encouraged to use pixel type fonts to write their terms of use instead of fancy computer anti aliased fonts .\nthere are several ways from which you can start a base . from a drawing you have created on your own whether traditional or digital , drawing from referencing and lastly through tracing . tracing is a great learning tool , but it ' s also highly encouraged that you take the next step and learn to draw bases on your own , the results can be far more rewarding this way .\nthis is a good way to hone your observational skills as well as your drawing skills , and the best thing is it doesn ' t exist in the grey area that is tracing . ( i personally love this method . )\ndon ' t worry if you start out making bases that don ' t look good . we all came from that , even the good basemakers\na dollmaker , or dress up doll game , is a site or graphic spreadsheet with premade dolling pieces that are put together to form a doll . a doll created on a drag and drop , or point and click dollmaker such as those on the list below belong in scraps . we know they are dead fun , but the doll gallery is for showing off things you pixelled or tooled , not for things you put together from premade pieces . even if you have edited a doll made from a dollmaker , it is still not your art and must be put in scraps .\nwips or work in progress pieces are also supposed to be submitted into the scraps folder being that they are incomplete . when finished though , you can edit the category so it shows up where it ' s supposed to be . you might wish to show off your wips in a journal or in the comments of the final deviation , but we don ' t need our small gallery cluttered with half finished works .\nadopting is a term from which a fan saves and posts the works of their favorite dollers on their own , non da website . they are always unedited and linked back .\ndeviantart is not the place to post adopted dolls and those that say ' non - adoptable ' should not be adopted at all . most of those are personal gifts to a single or group of friends .\nif you like a doll you find on da add it to your favorites list , this way other people can see what kind of dolls you love .\n\u0096 this is where you edit the original base body as well as draw hair and clothes upon your doll . be careful to check base rules , some makers do not allow you to edit .\n\u0096 i ' m sure you ' re all aware of constructive crit , and if a doller asks for it , try to think extra hard about the piece , tell the creater exactly why you like the doll , not just that you like it , and perhaps pick up a point or two for improvement .\n- a site wide feature that is chosen daily by your gallery moderator . see our gm ' s\n\u0096 a style of pixel shading which blends two colours together using dotting of two colours together .\n\u0096 a non da place to hang out and post dolls , usually a message board type set up .\n- a doll created using bits and pieces that were stolen from other artists ' dolls .\n, she is the moderator for our section and deals with all community related issues . go say hi , she doesn ' t bite . watch her as well because her journals can contain important information about dolling events and issues .\n\u0096 a popular style of doll contest involving multiple rounds of competition , styled somewhat like the real life pageants . they often come under the name of\nmiss doll _ _ _ _ _\n\u0096 a common mistake made by new dollers where shading is darkest on the edge of a shape and gets lighter towards the centre . if someone mentions you pillow shade i suggest talking to a fellow doller about how best to help you to stop . ( don ' t worry if someone mentions you do this , we all did at one stage or another )\nfor coming up with the idea for the article and for being a lot of the force behind getting it written and proof reading etc . it ' s been a collaborative effort between us and we hope the final result cleared up things if you didn ' t know them already .\nthat paragraph under doll makers and da is straight up insulting . though the tools may come from other sources , what you do with them is all your own . just credit the site where you built your image . and i don\u2019t think anyone\u2019s \u201creal art\u201d is going to suffer for displayed along side images built on doll makers and other image builder applications .\nno idea . i ' m not really involved in that side of da anymore , this is a very old thing i wrote back when i was . you could always follow it up yourself .\nthank you for replying , and sorry for troubling you with something old . support got back to my question about this faq and mentioned that digital dolls are going to be a part of the\nstandard deviantart terms of service and copyright policy with no special rules or restrictions .\nand this faq # 502 won ' t be carried over . i liked to use that faq link and your articles in my description boxes whenever i submitted a doll , in the scraps category of course ! instead of that faq i will link to their the art theft discussion instead , closest thing i can find to faq # 502 . if you have any advice as to what to link to please let me know , thank you !\nthanks for mentioning me . most of the faq links go to that useless layout . and # 557 goes to the general copyright page .\ni actually am making a couple of dolls for my page but i don ' t know how to get them on . . . my page . . . help ? ? ?\nhi , i just joined deviantart a few minutes ago . i joined to help find digital doll programs in order to create my own power rangers . what would be the best program for doing so ? thanks .\nanything you can make digital art in can be used to make dolls . the most basic is mspaint , i use gimp , others use sai or photoshop . all the programs are a range of prices from free ( gimp / paint ) to super expensive ( photoshop )\naw , i love this ! 8d it ' s very nice to have information on the dolling community for aspiring dollists < 3 i do some dolls , too , but i ' m really more of a . . . i don ' t know xd sometimes i just combine techniques of this stuff so it ' s harder to choose xdd the only one i know i never do is\ntooling\n. . . i never have been able to tool . . . > _ _ >\ni finally read this whole thing . it reads well , except one thing . pillow shading \u0096 a common mistake made by new dollers where shading is darkest on the edge of a shape and gets lighter towards the centre . if someone mentions you pillow shade i suggest talking to a fellow doller about how best to help you to stop . ( don\u0092t worry if someone mentions you do this , we all did at one stage or another ) i object to calling it a mistake . it ' s a technique that some people use when they are developing and learning others . that is not a mistake , it is progress from flood filling .\nno , it ' s not a mistake . it can be a step in development or even a technique someone might use because they like it or it achieves a look they are striving for . not everyone has an interest in light sourcing or using it in their shading . simply because it does not create an aesthetically pleasing look to you , or because there isn ' t the commonly accepted shading appearance of other dollers does not make it a mistake .\nwell , pillow shading is okay on some things . but using it for absolutely everything really is a mistake . it ' s best to try light sources instead of a basic progress inwards , if that makes sense . . .\ni ' ve been pixel dolling for about 10 yrs now , and tool shading on and off for a year , and this is the first time i ' ve seen someone outside of a dolling forum compile something similar to this . this is awesome , i ' m sending it to my cousin so that she understands better than my explinations . thank you for making this available ! !\nthis is so interesting ! i have been a doller for about 8 years of my life and i never knew that here in da they fell under this category . since i ' ve just stuck to 100 % pixel ones , i always assumed they fell under non - isometric pixel art . this article was very enlightening and very well - written as well , thank you !\ngreat article ! : 3 this will help some of the newbies around here . great job . ^ ^\ncheck out pyrochan ' s gallery for some of her works , mine for some pixel works . . . and there are just tons out there ! * faints * so many gorgeous dolls ! also , dollers like mariiii at [ link ] ( and pyro ) do work that i ' m extremely envious of\nwe ' re trying to get everyone to spread the word . i personally would love to see it in everyone ' s journals , even if it ' s just a small link and something like ' hey , check this nifty article out ' .\nfantastic article , thank you ! i like that you included base making from stock photography . a lot of articles leave it out , and people seem to get the idea that if youre not making the bases from scratch , theyre not worth using . and , of course , the category clarifications are always helpful . very helpful ! / bee\ngreat article ! i just got into dolling and it was a very helpful read .\nthis is great ! i wish it ' d been around when i first started dolling . = ]\nwell put article for the gallery . i think this is an excellent overview on what dollmaking , i think it explains things very nicely ^ - ^\ni am not asking you to do it , or even to like it , but just to put out a standpoint that is sorely missing from this ongoing row over what a base really is .\nyou may think a base is a large traced piece from anime with no skill and that the people who draw on top of them are lazy artists who just don ' t want to learn how to draw . some bases are traced , but not every base .\ndolling is a hobby , something that is done for fun , and not every doller out there wants to be able to draw like a whiz kid . a lot of people hold down jobs , or full time education and just want a little fun . and so they are able to use a base that they like and draw some clothes and hair onto it , often very skillfully .\nhalloween digital doll collab project ! edit - we ' ve got quite a little party going on ! if you haven ' t had a chance to enter you have until tomorrow to get your dolls finished and sent to me that gives me the weekend to put together the collab picture on a fancy background ^ _ ^ - - - - - - - - in the time honoured tradition of digital dolling , for halloween i ' m running a digital doll costume party collab . the theme is fairly simple , do a digital doll of yourself in your dream costume / cosplay . whether that ' s an original fantasy piece , a giant pumpkin , or dressed up as a character from tv / comic / book / film etc . the doll should be based on you , so don ' t be afraid of doing arwen from lotr with blonde hair because you ' re blonde . but if you wanted to you could wear a pixel wig too the doll must be standing alone with no background ( though small props like broomsticks and the like are allowed ) because the intention is to\nall digital dolls daily deviation suggestions come through her now , as well as any queries you might have about the gallery . this article will be updated by the current gm as changes to the gallery are made .\nthis article is to help dollers understand which category in which to place their work as it is fairly confusing with all the terms we use for a newer or even an older doller to understand where the right place to put their work is .\nthe stickdoll pageant ! - yay entries ! do you long to win a doll pageant but just don ' t have the time ? do you enter every pageant that comes out ! ? does your inner self long back to the days of childhood when you were an amazing artist for being able to draw a stickman ? do you want to be in with a chance of winning this amazing crown ? ! well look no further , stickdoll pageant is for you ! your challenge , should you choose to accept it , is to create a little stick character and draw them in 3 poses as specified below ! your stickimage must have all 3 stickfigures ! unlike regular dolling , the entire stickdoll must be drawn by you . your stickdoll may be male or female or any other gender , anthro or whatever in between . figure 1 introduce your stickdoll ! do a pose that tells us who your stick figure is . bold , shy , happy , sad , smiley , angry . . the choice is yours ! figure 2 your stickdoll ' s hobby . what does your stickdoll do in their spare time . swim ? cycle ? draw ? knit ? all actions must be appropriate\ni mentioned i was in mammoth over the holidays , which , besides an annoying sickness for the first few days , was so much fun i don ' t even know where to start . but i ' ll get into that in another journal .\nwhen i returned . yanira works here at the office once or twice a week and she had her nephews in with her during the break .\nwe have a ton of these deviantart coasters laying around hq so they must have found them . we originally made them for\nhow cool are these ? ! um , please ignore the devious slogan on there . . . hopefully the artistic elves knew we were talking about delicious , healthy milk !\nwhere you have six weeks to work together on any work in the da related category . a quick overview ;\nmain category , as well as da tutorials and da avatars . it will run from today ( 3rd april ) to may 15 2012 . your entry must be submitted between ( or on ) those dates ! you can participate in\n( see the bottom of this article for examples ) ; work on your own based on an existing da related deviation ( with their permission if needed ; e . g . find a visual suggestion and make a browser script to make it work ) . collaborate with another artist on a piece in one medium ( e . g . make a stamp or devid together . ) work together to create two related deviations ( e . g . a\ncreative commons on deviantart - explained i ' d like to give everyone a little bit of information about the creative commons options on deviantart . seeing as we are a creative commons group , it ' s very important for everyone here to understand how these licenses work . most people just click the little radio button that says\nuse a creative commons license\nand have done with it , but deviantart allows as little sharing as possible and is the very opposite of the intent of creative commons . if you leave the default settings on then your work will be very limited and not available in the free culture community . since here , picking the right license is important , we encourage you to think about what you want to allow and change some of the default options . the general gist of how the deviantart creative commons buttons work in relation to your art is this : -\nuse a creative commons license\nallows people to copy your work and share it , perhaps online or with their friends offline . with only this option submitted , your work may\nhow to : margin + padding for this tutorial series i am explaining different elements you can create or modify with the help of css . the level of experience that is needed to be able to understand the tutorials can differ and will be in no order . however i will try to explain the things as simple as possible . upcoming questions should be left in a comment directly to this blog so that people with similar problems can look them up later as well . - - - - the tutorial series is based on the gruze - structure of journals . if you are still using the old structure or have a journal installed that used it , things won\u2019t work the same way like explained below . for simple skins the old structure is fine , but the more features you add , the more i would recommend using the gruze - structure . you can look up the differences here : urltoken it seems like a lot of people are struggling with the usage of margin and padding . in the end it doesn\u2019t matter ho\ndecorating page without da membership [ tutorial ] how to decorate your deviantart profile without core / membership . the key to a good da page is the use of codes codes are very simple , just place them in the available widgets . use id , featured , donation , and new deviation widgets . place the code in the widget by editing it . there ' s a variety of codes and thumbnails you can use to decorate . center alignment . < xdiv class =\npp\nalign =\ncenter\n> place this as the very first code , and remove the x . you can also put left or right instead of center . images . < ximg src =\nimage address\n> right click on desired image or gif and copy image address , place image address between the ' ' and remove the x . thumbnails . you should know how these work , but just place them wherever you want in your code . there ' s lot of decorations available for use on da , search custom box decoration or something .\ndigital dolls information catalogue welcome to the digital dolls information catalog i am creating this news article so that all relevant digital dolls information on da ( with the occasional useful off - site link ) can be stored in one place . i will update this continually throughout the rest of my term , and hopefully the next gm will see fit to do the same if you want anything added to this , please just comment and let me know = 3 about digital dolls welcome to digital dolls da clarification of digital dolls categories common pixel art miscategorizations common digital dolls miscategorizations how to report doll m\ngather round , one and all , and hear these words . drop your butts and lift your glasses , this one ' s a doozy .\nheld a coloring contest . for the first time in the club ' s history , we got a discouraging number of entries that were proven to be theft . people would take an existing contest entry , throw some hue / saturation wizardry on it , smear some dodge and burn , drop a spontaneous texture overlay on it , and attempt to call it their own thinking that the\nthe fallout from disqualifying their entries and reporting them to da staff is still descending . yet enough time has passed from the contest ' s conclusion to make public my official\nposter designing contest - closed . hellooooo everyone ! update the third : this contest is now closed . that ' s it ! all finished ! new entries can no longer be accepted . thank you so much to everyone who pimped this , donated prizes - and of course everyone who made an entry . i appreciate it so much ! watch this space for the results . so . i ' m redecorating my room . i only have one nice poster and a couple of prints to put up on my wall , so i decided that i ' d really like a new poster . . . but not just any ol ' poster . ; d and this is where you guys come in ! this contest is to design a poster of a3 size and using any medium which i can get printed and framed in order to put up on my wall . the initial deadline will be july 24th . this may be extended , depending on how things are looking at that time . listen up ! important things for you to consider . . . your entry must : be an image of some description ( hopefully that goes without saying ) . be at least\nthursday : random phrase art contest ! happy thursday ! i hope you all had a great thanksgiving last week , and are rested up and ready for an art contest this week ! using a random phrase generator , your task is to make a piece of art depicting your random phrase ! here ' s how to participate : use this random phrase generator to get a random two - word phrase . it ' s best to use the first one that comes up , but you may choose another . draw this phrase , depict it in a photograph , or write about it ! any medium is accepted . however this phrase inspires you , we want to see it ! be sure to include your random phrase in the description of your piece ! without this , we won ' t be able to properly judge your piece . it ' s also helpful to indicate that your entry is for : dev"]}
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", "topic": 2}], "title": "desigual", "paragraphs": ["list of desigual stores locations in canada . find the desigual store near you in canada cities , provinces and territories .\nthere are no comments or reviews for desigual be the first , we are interested in your opinion . . . have you visited desigual ? have you shopped at desigual ? add your comment . . .\ndesigual brand name online shopping information - all desigual store or outlet locations in usa - total of 12 stores and outlet stores in database . get information about hours , locations , contacts and find store on map . users ratings and reviews for desigual brand .\nadriana lima walks the runway at the desigual show during new york fashion week in 2014 .\nafter shoes , desigual expands its range to household linens . the next logical step : maison & objet .\nbums ' rush ! spanish and portuguese shoppers arrive at desigual outlets in their underwear . . . to be clothed for free\nin 2011 the company started collaborating with the french designer christian lacroix . [ 11 ] in june 2011 desigual signed a worldwide partnership with cirque du soleil to develop a clothing collection named desigual inspired by cirque du soleil including 60 items of clothing and accessories . the clothing will be made available at desigual stores as well as cirque du soleil show boutiques . [ 8 ]\ncreative cushion ' desigual ' red blue ( 42x42 cm ( 0 . 00 ' ' x16 . 54 ' ' ) ) .\nthey braved the mild new year temperatures to cash in as clothing company desigual promised : \u2018come in undressed and go out dressed . '\nin one year , desigual increased its turnover of 6 . 5 percent and has reached 273 . 5 million euros . [ 9 ]\nwikimedia commons has media related to [ [ commons : category : { { # property : p373 } } | desigual ] ] .\ndesigual claims to have a philosophy based on positivity , tolerance , commitment and fun . [ 10 ] each season the desigual design team , comprising 25 designers , prepares a collection of over 1 , 000 items , including clothes and accessories , built around a unified concept . [ 3 ]\nbriefcase ' french touch ' ' desigual ' black multicoloured ( 50x100 cm ( 0 . 00 ' ' x39 . 37 ' ' ) ) .\nnote : this is not necessarily a list of all desigual locations - these are only the stores at the malls in mallseeker ' s database .\nworldwide \u00b7 discover our atypical way of creating women\u2019s fashion . from total looks , to fashion weeks through our diy boards , get inspired by desigual world !\nafter the arrival of former louis vuitton exec jordi constans , spanish fashion and fragrance group puig welcomes ex - desigual head manel adell to its board of directors .\nspanish brand desigual had a tough 2017 , reporting double - digit declines in both revenues and sales as a result of falling sales in europe and its store closure programme .\nnow lacroix , under the name\nmonsieur c . lacroix\n, has found himself collaborating with spanish high street chain , desigual , known for using a kaleidoscope of colours .\ndailymail . co . uk , 3 january 2011 , bums ' rush ! spanish and portuguese shoppers arrive at desigual outlets in their underwear . . . to be clothed for free\ndesigual outlet for women and men with shocking discounts . t - shirts and dresses with their own style and the boldest shirts for him . buy now at the best price !\nyoga and desigual : a perfect match . the year 2018 has begun , spring is in the air and one of your new year\u2019s resolutions is to exercise more , feel more relaxed and have more fun . yoga is the solution , and we make it easy for you . discover our yoga tutorials to open your 7 chakras \u2013 desigual style . enjoy !\ndesigual announced on monday that manel jadraque is stepping down from his position as ceo . jadraque , who has spent over ten years at the label , was promoted in early 2013 .\nmonsieur lacroix and desigual are getting to know each other . the aim : a breath of fresh air for the brand , lacroix - style clothes within the desigual universe . it is all about uniting creativities ; brains and hearts working together . but as in any relationship , there is always a beginning . and the beginning was love at first sight .\njean - paul goude , the new artistic director at desigual , was allowed to create his own looks : ones that involve bigger volumes on the bottom , and exacting , architectural tops .\ndesigual were delighted with the interest the stunt gained for the brand \u2013 and rather than leaving those who did not make the top 100 shivering in next to nothing , they provided them with half - price discounts .\nvalentine\u2019s day is around the corner . at desigual , we believe in the incredible power of love as an energy that joins people all around the world in a true and pure representation of authenticity . . . .\nalek wek is a woman with a story that\u2019s not only inspiring , but exceptional . for women\u2019s day , she invites you to embrace your uniqueness and to celebrate yourself . at desigual , we celebrate that wo . . .\ndiscover our desigual \u201cunexpected\u201d ss18 show at new york fashion week directed by jean - paul goude . on september 2017 , desigual revealed its spring / summer 2018 collection on the runway for nyfw . the catwalk marked jean - paul goude\u2019s first step as artistic advisor of the brand . for this catwalk , he created an immersive experience to celebrate diversity and originality , values that he said defined him and the brand at the same time . the choreography was overseen by ryan heffington , and the music was created by sam spiegel to give this runway the \u201cunexpected\u201dtouch , essential to desigual , pushing further the boundaries of imagination and changing the rules of how a runway is supposed to go .\ndesigual sells men ' s , women ' s , children ' s clothing , accessories and women ' s shoes . it achieved a 60 % annual growth from 2002 to 2009 , and a turnover of \u20ac250 million in 2009 ,\nmanel adell is stepping down as ceo of desigual in january 2013 . at bread & butter , he was still talking in great detail about the company ' s roadmap : entry into latin america , new logistics tools , opening flagships .\ndiscover these authentic stories from people we love and get inspired of . from music to art , from explorers to inventors\u2026 all creative self expression is welcome in desigual . we see fashion as a tool of sharing and showing your personality and creativity .\nin 1984 , a sewing machine and loads of vintage jeans were fundamental in making the first desigual jacket in our barcelona workshop . a total icon that we decided to bring back with a limited edition , created using the same artisan techniques as its predecessor .\n\u201ca series of clothes to dress yourself for every occasion that have a proper vision : optimistic and cultural without having to be formal . \u201d - the designer mr christian lacroix . with the most absolute and complete freedom , the designer monsieur christian lacroix was invited into desigual to create one capsule collection per month , that will each be available online for only 7 days . a limited edition of premium clothes that , with different inspirations and a unique touch , will merge the desigual world with the designer\u2019s in an exceptional way . only online and only for 7 days , the capsule collection will surprise you with its unique pieces .\nalek wek is a woman with a story that\u2019s not only inspiring , but exceptional . for women\u2019s day , she invites you to embrace your uniqueness and to celebrate yourself . at desigual , we celebrate that women\u2019s day is every day of the year , that it\u2019s ok to be different and that together we are stronger .\nthe other work in progress is moving the company\u2019s headquarters but especially the expansion of its logistics capabilities . desigual has purchased an 80 , 000 square meter lot to build a 120 , 000 square meter storage facility . its current warehouse is 30 , 000 square meters . the first phase of construction should be completed in 2014 . \u201cthe first phase will double the current capacity . all totaled , we invested $ 100 million in this logistics hub project ,\nhe said . even though he is leaving in january 2013 , manel adell recalled desigual ' s goal to pass the one billion euros mark in 2013 or 2014 , compared to the company ' s 300 million turnover in 2009 .\nhe has all the aesthetic credibility desigual lacks , except in one area : clothes . and though he is not officially being asked to design ( his remit is \u201cvisual communications , \u201d though it\u2019s a loosey - goosey definition ) , his appointment does raise some questions : which comes first , the image or the products ? and can the two actually be separated ?\nbesides , mr . goude said , \u201ci\u2019ve been around a long time . assignments aren\u2019t life or death to me anymore . \u201d and he has a good idea of what he is getting into . \u201ci knew enough about desigual to understand why it was not considered as the hippest , \u201d he said . later he added : \u201ctheir habits are very provincial . \u201d\ndesigual , the barcelona - based , accessibly priced brand known for its teeth - clenchingly zany mix of colors and prints , has named mr . goude as its first artistic director , in a bid to be taken seriously as part of the style conversation . it\u2019s a surprising pairing , and one that is also representative of ( and possibly instructional for ) this particular moment in fashion .\nthe announcement comes as a surprise . two weeks after bread & butter , desigual has announced the departure of its ceo and shareholder manel adell . he will leave his position in january 2013 \u201cto start new professional and personal projects . \u201d the manager had joined the spanish brand in 2002 and brought it to the milestone of 500 million euros sales in 2011 . for 2012 , the company is set to reach 700 million .\nmr . goude already has a name for his line : desigual couture , which is both a joke and a provocative reference to the brand\u2019s less - than - elite reputation . and , perhaps , his own lack of experience in the area . \u201cit\u2019s complicated because i have never designed real clothes \u2014 the ones you wear in the street \u2014 and i have no idea if they have any commercial potential , \u201d he said .\nin january 2011 desigual launched a campaign in spain and portugal by promising shoppers\ncome in undressed and go out dressed\n. at the madrid store some 200 people queued outside ready to strip down to their underwear to take advantage of the shop ' s winter sale offer . [ 12 ] the same campaign was repeated in june 2011 in london , berlin , stockholm , madrid , prague and new york city . [ 10 ]\nin berlin , in early july , manel adell attributed this growth to international development , the launch of new product categories and e - commerce . in terms of development , desigual now has its sites on latin america , after having taken on the united states and china . \u201cwe will be opening up offices in mexico and brazil . we already have personnel in place who will be focusing on wholesale . it is going to be a big project for 2013 , \u201d said adell .\nestamos orgullosos de qui\u00e9nes somos y , en el d\u00eda internacional del orgullo , lo celebramos con topacio , israel , didi , m\u00f3nica , laura y la familia m\u00f3rtimer . compartimos la idea de que el amor est\u00e1 por encima de todo , porque en el fondo somos unos rom\u00e1nticos , y te invitamos a que te unas a nosotros y salgas a la calle con tu camiseta . \u00a1feliz orgullo ! consigue tu camiseta solidaria de desigual y una parte de los beneficios ir\u00e1n destinados a colaborar en un proyecto de visibilizaci\u00f3n del colectivo lgbtqi + : urltoken s\u00edguenos en : facebook : urltoken twitter : urltoken instagram : urltoken pinterest : urltoken spotify : urltoken show less\nafter all , though the house has shown at new york fashion week since 2013 ( with katie holmes and iris apfel spotted in various front rows ) , and has 500 stores in more than 100 countries , and revenues of 860 million euros in 2016 , according to daniel perez , its head of communications , it doesn\u2019t get much industry respect . jezebel once characterized its aesthetic as \u201ci look like an indecisive parrot , and i want everyone to notice . \u201d there is a twitter account titled @ desigualisugly devoted to retweeting posts that \u2026 well , make the case . it didn\u2019t help that marine le pen has a fondness for desigual bags .\nairmall has completed a $ 10 million renovation that has transformed the airport into a new and exciting gateway for food and fashion . the project created a new retail core in the center of the airside terminal . the new retail stores include international luxury brands , including italian\u2010 based pinko , which opened its first u . s . store in the airmall . other stores include furla , lacoste , armani jeans , hugo boss , tumi , spanish\u2010based desigual , collezioni\u2010the beauty gallery and bottega dei sapori , an italian specialty foods store . the new units join a host of other new brands at the airmall at pit , including metalsmiths sterling , erwin pearl , pinkberry and green beans coffee .\nairmall has completed a $ 10 million renovation that has transformed the airport into a new and exciting gateway for food and fashion . the project created a new retail core in the center of the airside terminal . the new retail stores include international luxury brands , including italian - based pinko , which opened its first u . s . store in the airmall . other stores include furla , lacoste , armani jeans , hugo boss , tumi , spanish - based desigual , collezioni - the beauty gallery and bottega dei sapori , an italian specialty foods store . the new units join a host of other new brands at the airmall at pit , including metalsmiths sterling , erwin pearl , pinkberry and green beans coffee .\nvalentine\u2019s day is around the corner . at desigual , we believe in the incredible power of love as an energy that joins people all around the world in a true and pure representation of authenticity . what\u2019s great about this energy is that it brings together people who , at first sight , would never have imagined themselves together ; making the idea of couples a celebration of diversity , culture and , of course , love . there is no recipe for love , love is unexpected . therefore , for us valentine\u2019s day is a celebration of couples , but also of diversity and the freedom that only love can bring . this valentine\u2019s day discover our 4 unexpected love stories and embrace what makes you and your loved one a unique pair .\nin europe , desigual was used to managing the company from barcelona , but this spring the brand restructured its teams for the german , italian , spanish and french markets . in france , eric modesto took on the new role as head of wholesale . each of the three markets represents about 100 million euros in sales , as demonstrated by the locations of the brand ' s 300 direct - owned store\u201413 are in the u . s . , 7 are in asia whereas the rest are in europe . \u201cin 2011 we opened 65 stores , about half of which are located in spain , france , germany , italy and austria and switzerland , \u201d he said , adding that the share of e - commerce is expected to rise from 3 - 4 % to 10 % in the medium term .\ndesigual shops are located in andorra , armenia , australia , austria , bahrain , belarus , belgium , brazil , bulgaria , canada , chile , china , colombia , croatia , curacao , the czech republic , denmark , the dominican republic , egypt , estonia , the faroe islands , finland , france , georgia , germany , greece , hong kong , hungary , iceland , india , indonesia , ireland , israel , italy , ivory coast , japan , south korea , kazakhstan , kuwait , lebanon , latvia , luxembourg , malaysia , mexico , the netherlands , norway , panama , the philippines , poland , portugal , qatar , romania , russia , saudi arabia , saint martin , serbia , singapore , slovakia , slovenia , spain , switzerland , sweden , thailand , tunisia , turkey , taiwan , trinidad , ukraine , the united arab emirates , the united kingdom , the united states , uruguay and venezuela .\nlabour health and quality . stress - 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a top and bottom piece .\npedro soares and ivan silva claimed that they were the first to arrive at the lisbon store at 1am in the early hours of sunday morning , waiting eight hours until the doors opened and they were entitled to take home an outfit of their choice , gratis .\n\u2018i have a woolly jumper and a pair of trousers , which would have cost \u20ac250 ( \u00a3210 ) , \u2019 20 - year - old mr soares told lusa news agency .\n\u2018i really like this brand and like this i can take the clothes without paying for them . \u2019\nmr silva said : \u2018it was fun . we were the first to arrive and more people came during the night . when they opened the doors there was such a rush with people falling over each other to get the best clothes . \u2019\nfriends jenny and lisa from new zealand had been waiting since before midnight outside the madrid store and said it was a great opportunity to meet new amigos .\n\u2018we have been here since 11pm with my friends , \u2019 jenny said . \u2018new friends that we made here ! \u2019\nerica , from brazil , earned her number one spot by waiting from 3pm the previous day and was happy with her choice , although she intended to buy more , in addition to the two free items .\n\u2018i am number one and i have gotten a coat and trousers , but i am still picking things , there is a lot left to get though , \u2019 she said .\npublic relations officer beatriz almeida said that the initiative was aimed at marking the official start of the sales .\n\u2018it went well , \u2019 she said . \u2018the brand aims to be original so we wanted this action to be different . \u2019\nthough the company has a store on regent street , according to the website there are no plans to offer a similar deal for london - based shoppers .\n' we know where you live ' : angry protesters confront mitch . . .\n' diana would be ashamed ' : meghan ' s bitter half - sister . . .\npolice find the body of a missing four - month - old boy near . . .\n' prostitutes , orgies , group sex - all of it ' : ex - wife of . . .\nwoman , 38 , ' shoots her father in the head and then lives . . .\nalive ! four thai boys who made it out of cave in daring . . .\nbottleneck of 700 , 000 migrants wait in libya to cross the . . .\nwhat was agreed at chequers . . . and how the three - page . . .\n' this is no sell - out ' : theresa may insists she has chosen . . .\nsydney tower skywalk was ' shut down due to unsafe winds ' . . .\nselena gomez is seen with same mystery man she was with in may . . . after news her ex justin bieber is engaged to hailey baldwin\nkhloe kardashian reveals she stopped breast - feeding daughter true . . . three months after giving birth\ngiuliana rancic takes a hike with bill . . . as the couple vacation with friends ahead of her return to e ! news\nkhloe kardashian shows off neon sign in true ' s nursery . . . as she reveals it ' s kris jenner ' s handwriting\nmakeup artist joyce bonelli reaches out to the kardashian clan on instagram . . . after the famous family ' fire ' and unfollow her on social media\ndaddy daycare ! jared kushner takes kids back to d . c . after weekend in new jersey - as ivanka dons a short dress for visit to a nyc asphalt company\nsofia richie , 19 poses in a bikini top just after scott disick ' s ex kourtney kardashian , 39 , did the same . . . and fans call her out for it\nnaomi campbell wows in flamboyant feathered gown . . . while ashley graham sizzles in plunging lace dress as they walk in dolce & gabbana show in italy\nnaya rivera sells her five - bedroom la home for a cool $ 3 . 55 million after finalizing her divorce from ryan dorsey\nmel b ' is unable to pay her back taxes amid ongoing divorce battle with stephen belafonte . . . as it ' s estimated the pair owe up to $ 650k ' to the irs\nkylie jenner rocks curve - clinging attire as she shows off body . . . and considers going back to blonde\ndakota johnson dons striped wrap dress in la . . . after calling co - star chris hemsworth ' spectacular '\ncardi b hits back at troll who mocked her baby shower . . . as she shows off naked baby bump for photoshoot\nbuy your own celebrity hideaway ! castle adored by michael douglas and jack nicholson goes on sale for $ 5 . 2m ( and even comes with treehouse )\nant - man and the wasp soars to $ 76 million on opening weekend . . . beating its prequel by $ 19 million\nliam payne and cheryl split : carefree 1d star returns to stage for first time since break - up . . . as he poses happily with his backing dancers in france\ntristan thompson goes house hunting alone as he checks out $ 2m property in la with its own basketball court . . . just minutes from khloe ' s mansion\nchris hemsworth kicks off filming for the star - studded men in black spin - off as he cuts a sharp figure in london . . . 21 years after the first film hit screens\njill zarin admits she ' s ready to date again after being spotted with handsome businessman . . . following beloved husband bobby ' s death\ndj khaled cancels wireless performance due to ' travel issues ' just hours before his slot . . . as fans rage over his ' vacation ' snap\n13 reasons why villain justin prentice says he ' s not bothered by social media trolls . . . and that getting attacked online means he ' s doing his job as an actor\n' she didn ' t get those from me ' : kylie jenner says daughter stormi has dad travis scott ' s lips . . . as star reveals her breasts are ' three times the size ' post - baby\nkevin hart celebrates 39th birthday in las vegas . . . nearly a year after sin city cheating scandal\ndakota fanning joins michael b . jordan in voice cast of western anime series gen : lock\n' i regret making it public ' : guy pearce is remorseful for asserting his former co - star kevin spacey was ' handsy ' with him on the set of l . a . confidential\niconic movie home where molly ringwald ' s sixteen candles was filmed finally sells for $ 1 . 135 million after two years on market\nkendra caldwell duggar struggles through labor on counting on . . . before welcoming baby garrett\nwhy madonna dated only toyboys and why , as she pushes 60 , she ' s finally got bored with them . . . by the writer who knows her best\nbrooklyn beckham and squeeze lexy panterra get cozy at london club . . . enraging ex tallia storm\nyolanda hadid ' splits from boyfriend matt minnis ' . . . less than a year after david foster divorce\nbrooklyn beckham utilises his camera skills at wireless festival . . . after his debut photography book was slammed by fans\njustin bieber is the perfect gentleman as he handles the bags . . . while crop top - clad hailey baldwin struts alongside\n' i just don ' t want stuff ' kim kardashian doesn ' t buy her kids gifts to avoid spoiling them and sticks to a household budget . . . but says kanye is the ' biggest shopper '\njoanna gaines shares husband chip ' s unique birth tradition . . . as he cradles newborn son crew\nkylie jenner gushes baby stormi is ' changing every week ' and ' has cutest personality ' . . . as new mom admits to binge watching the handmaid ' s tale\nlena dunham says she was ' really smart ' to date ex jack antonoff . . . after posting nude selfie\ntom brady shows no mercy as he takes on gisele and his cancer - survivor mom in dodgeball . . . with a ' no crying ' rule\nlauren conrad ' s son liam takes a handful of cake . . . as proud mom ' celebrates one year with our little guy '\nkhloe kardashian ' anxious but eager ' as she gets back to work for the first time since true ' s birth . . . and her alarm goes off at 4 . 35am\nnia vardalos ' divorce filing . . . as duo split following 25 years of marriage\nkendall jenner boats in sheer dress . . . after snuggling up to her nba beau ben simmons at khloe kardashian ' s party\nkeyshia cole announces pregnancy on instagram . . . as boyfriend niko khale posts beach pic of couple\nanthony bourdain leaves majority of his $ 1 . 2m estate - which was rumored to be worth at least $ 16m - to 11 - year - old daughter ariane\nben affleck ' s $ 19m la mansion is surrounded by moving trucks . . . as it ' s revealed girlfriend lindsay shookus plans to spend more time on west coast\nbeaming kate gazes lovingly at sleeping prince louis as she and william attend his christening in their . . .\ntroubled actor jonathan rhys meyers is detained at lax after getting into a ' drunken fight with his wife and . . .\n' we only knew each other between action and cut ' : robin wright breaks her silence on kevin spacey ' s sexual . . .\nsupreme court cliffhanger is set for tonight as trump narrows his choices but keeps even his closest aides . . .\ntrump insists kim jong - un ' will honor ' promise to denuclearize despite blasting ' gangster - like demand ' and . . .\nlesbian couple are charged with neglect after they ' repeatedly gave young son marijuana for good behavior . . .\nfinal four thai cave boys and coach are in ' good health ' but must remain trapped underground for at least . . .\nrescued thai cave boys face a lifetime of trauma from their ordeal as traumatic memories could trigger fear . . .\nfrantic parents of rescued thai cave boys have not been told which children have been saved \u2013 as teammates . . .\nthree men will be executed over the infamous gang - 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' devastated father sobs as he is detained by police moments after his two - year - old . . .\nerdogan becomes the ' 21st century ataturk ' : president is sworn in with sweeping new powers that put him on . . .\nman , 52 , fatally shot by police in florida refused multiple orders to put down eight - inch knife and charged . . .\n\u20182 days , 8 wild boars . hooyah\u2019 : upbeat navy seals celebrate successful rescue of eight thai cave boys after elite divers pulled them through flood water - leaving just four children and their coach trapped for another night\n' hi . i ' m linda o ' keefe . . . 45 years ago today , i disappeared and my killer was never found ' : police tweet as the 11 - year - old girl who was murdered in 1973 in a bid to publicize the cold case\nfarm heroes saga , the # 4 game on itunes . play it now !\nthe catalan capital ' s fashion week wrapped up its 22nd edition on friday , showcasing a practical demonstration of consumer - targeted fashion , while promoting a sustainable , local and accessible fashion industry .\nthe 22nd edition of the fashion week will take place on 25 - 29 june at the recinte modernista de sant pau in barcelona , hosting fashion shows by 27 brands and designers , including antonio mir\u00f3 and custo barcelona .\nthe collaboration between the catalan fashion group and the french designer is based on instant engagement and the power of e - tail , with 100 - unit per model , time - limited collections .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nthe french couturier has collaborated with the spanish high street chain , but can no longer design under the name ' christian lacroix . '\nthings have been pretty rough for christian lacroix . first his fashion house went into bankruptcy in 2009 . after years of critical acclaim the company barely managed to break even , and reportedly never made a profit in its 22 - year existence .\nthen a $ 70 million deal to rescue the house courtesy of hassan bin ali al - nuaimi , a sheikh from ajman , never materialised and lacroix lost the rights to design under his own name .\nhe went on to design uniforms and train interiors for the t\u00e9zo and tgv lines in france ; uniforms for 20 , 000 employees of sncf , another french railway operator ; and outfits for air france employees . the decadent world of couture seemed but a distant memory .\nthe loss of christian lacroix to paris haute couture has been described as\nimmeasurable\n.\nlacroix , of course , is also known for his use of vibrant shades and textures .\nas i watched her , i could recognise in her a member of my own tribe . it was an explosion of colours and patchwork under the elegant , discreet and always monotonous french sky . it was fantastic , truly love at first sight , a breath of fresh air , all multicoloured , scorching , revitalising , radiating mediterranean colours and flavours and creeping into this global and colourless magma inhabited by zombies and clones .\nwe wait with bated breath to see if lacroix can turn around his fortunes and return to his first love : couture .\nit looks like you may be having problems playing this video . if so , please try restarting your browser .\nwe ' ve detected that javascript is disabled in your browser . would you like to proceed to legacy twitter ?\nwe see fashion as a tool of self expression , personality and creativity . dressing people , not bodies , since 1984 . shop :\nwhich is your style of bag ? we read your mind to discover the bags you will lose your head over this season .\nyes , we have round towels to share with all your friends and family . we do also have suede mediterranean bathrobes . enjoy them !\nthings you absolutely need during summer : sun , sunscreen and a towel . nothing else . . . ready ?\ntwitter may be over capacity or experiencing a momentary hiccup . try again or visit twitter status for more information .\nyou can add location information to your tweets , such as your city or precise location , from the web and via third - party applications . you always have the option to delete your tweet location history . learn more\nhere ' s the url for this tweet . copy it to easily share with friends .\nby embedding twitter content in your website or app , you are agreeing to the twitter developer agreement and developer policy .\nnot on twitter ? sign up , tune into the things you care about , and get updates as they happen .\nthis timeline is where you\u2019ll spend most of your time , getting instant updates about what matters to you .\nhover over the profile pic and click the following button to unfollow any account .\nwhen you see a tweet you love , tap the heart \u2014 it lets the person who wrote it know you shared the love .\nthe fastest way to share someone else\u2019s tweet with your followers is with a retweet . tap the icon to send it instantly .\nadd your thoughts about any tweet with a reply . find a topic you\u2019re passionate about , and jump right in .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 transitional / / en\nurltoken\njavascript is turned off in your web browser . turn it on to take full advantage of this site , then refresh the page .\nwelcome to the career opportunities site ! we have several tools to help you find your next new job .\ntake a look at our current job openings . you can search , filter , and sort jobs to find the right one for you .\nprincess nokia , the musical alter ego of destiny frasqueri , introduces her seven rules for life to coincide with the woman\u00b4s march . the new yorker rapper speaks on her outlook on fashion , society , . . .\nestamos orgullosos de qui\u00e9nes somos y , en el d\u00eda internacional del orgullo , lo celebramos con topacio , israel , didi , m\u00f3nica , laura y la familia m\u00f3rtimer . compartimos la idea de que el amor est\u00e1 por . . .\ndiscover our new spring summer collection and dress with our pieces your own way : try to open your chakras , discover our key looks , find the sailor you have in yourself , travel with us and meet our bag & play .\njean - paul goude , the photographer - illustrator - filmmaker - advertising maven - former grace jones paramour / svengali responsible for the paper magazine cover of an oiled and naked kim kardashian west that \u201cbroke the internet\u201d in 2014 has added another hyphenate to his string .\nmr . goude , who is in his 70s , is , by contrast , famous for the esquire illustrations that started his career ; for his photographic and cinematic work with chanel , ala\u00efa and herm\u00e8s ; and for a museum retrospective , \u201c goudemalion , \u201d at the mus\u00e8e des arts d\u00e9coratifs in paris .\nit\u2019s an issue not just at the heart of this experiment , but also of the industry more broadly , as distinctions among designer , artistic director and creative director become fuzzy , and the drive for social media buzz seems to be , rightly or wrongly , the single greatest imperative behind many creative decisions .\nconsider that such respected names as alber elbaz , peter copping , stefano pilati , marco zanini , bouchra jarrar and riccardo tisci are all out of full - time jobs , and hundreds of new designers flood the market every spring from schools such as central saint martins and parsons .\nand consider the fact that mr . goude\u2019s appointment follows the naming of rihanna as creative director of puma ( complete with her own line , fenty puma ) ; the appointment of isabella burley , editor of the british magazine dazed & confused , as \u201ceditor in residence\u201d of helmut lang last march ; and that of justin o\u2019shea , a former buying director of urltoken , as creative director of brioni in 2016 .\nas it turned out , mr . o\u2019shea lasted less than six months at that job ( his decision to use metallica as a face of the brand james bond built did not go over well with the old consumer base ) . which could be a warning sign . there is another , growing school of thought that says the best way to revive a brand is to hire talented designers and give them power over all consumer - touching decisions . see : gucci , saint laurent and loewe .\nmr . goude , who resembles a grizzled pixie and has a tendency to pair seersucker jackets with nipped - in waists with black t - shirts , drawstring harem pants and white bucks , is well aware of the risks . \u201cit\u2019s a dangerous undertaking , \u201d he said . \u201cbut it\u2019s a challenge ! i am having fun . i believe they want to change . i hope so . \u201d\nhe may be right , given that one impetus behind his appointment was an internal survey of 16 , 000 customers . it yielded the primary conclusion that \u201cit\u2019s too much the same , \u201d according to mr . perez .\nhe has been given three years to change that . he has ad campaigns and social media and events and one store with which to experiment . ( \u201cthe stores are really , really hideous , \u201d he said . \u201ceveryone knows it . \u201d ) he is playing around with the idea of using revolving mannequins on top of a table made of tvs and possibly keeping the store open all night , the better to be a kind of hangout zone .\nhe has been discussing a new face for the brand ( \u201cthey wanted rihanna , \u201d he said , before adding , \u201ci said , \u2018i think she\u2019s pretty busy . \u2019\u201d ) and he has the show , which will serve as his kind of opening salvo , and which will take place next thursday , day 1 of new york fashion week .\nmr . goude has reimagined it as a performance piece ( his mother was a dance teacher and he \u201cwas raised in the dance world\u201d ) choreographed by ryan heffington , who won a 2014 mtv video music award for choreographing sia\u2019s dance in \u201cchandelier\u201d and more recently worked on the film \u201c baby driver . \u201d there will be dancer / models with clothes styled by mr . goude and his team . he may not have been able to change the designs , but he can at least recontextualize them .\npointedly , however , the show will also contain a capsule of his own sketches . though responsibility for the main collection remains with the founder and chief executive , thomas meyer , who invited mr . goude to the company , mr . goude was allowed to create his own looks : ones that involve bigger volumes on the bottom , and exacting , architectural tops . if the silhouettes are well received , he will do a larger collection for winter .\n\u201cwe will build and build ! \u201d he said . \u201ci am like a trojan horse : i come in in a very discreet way , and see if i can influence people to my way of doing something . \u201d ( he also compared his collection to a group of navy seals infiltrating the company ; he likes military metaphors . )\nbut it\u2019s also an acknowledgment , albeit implicit , that despite how all this has been conceived , what really matters in the end are the clothes . what\u2019s left in the closet after the razzmatazz of the runway goes dark and , the fun of shopping and the instagram likes fade .\ncontinue following our fashion and lifestyle coverage on facebook ( styles and modern love ) , twitter ( styles , fashion and weddings ) and instagram .\nintense prints , innovative graffiti art , asymmetrical designs ( hence the name ) and flamboyant splashes of colour .\nand \u20ac560 million in 2011 . in 2011 it employed 2 , 900 people of 72 nationalities .\nsome of the concepts used by the company are real life , magic stories , luxury feelings , me & you , better & better , wow , life is cool , all together and handmade .\non finnish shipcompany silja line m / s silja serenade . 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", "topic": 19}], "title": "temple street productions", "paragraphs": ["karlovy vary \u2013 canadian tv producer temple street productions has opened a los angeles office .\ntemple street productions . wikipedia , the free encyclopedia . retrieved on august 13 , 2017 .\nfamily has experienced great success with its production partners at temple street productions . the popular series\ntemple street productions is a leading producer of television , film and digital media content based in toronto and los angeles . a selection of temple street\u2019s past and present projects include ,\nboat rocker studios , caa , david fortier , expansion , gerry mckean , ivan schneeberg , l . a . office , tayfun king , temple street media ventures , temple street productions\ntoronto - based temple street productions is expanding its operations stateside with the opening of an l . a . office .\ntoronto , canada - based temple street productions ' tween drama the next step is waltzing into a global licensing program .\nthe news follows canadian insurance and investment firm fairfax financial holdings taking a majority stake in temple street productions last july .\n) who also serves as executive producer and showrunner . executive producers are david fortier and ivan schneeberg of temple street productions . universal cable productions distributes the series worldwide .\nfor temple street productions : katie schroeder senior vice president , rubenstein communications katie . schroeder @ urltoken 212 . 843 . 8036\nreporting to co - presidents of boat rocker studios , david fortier and ivan schneeberg , is temple street senior vice president scripted , kerry appleyard . the former temple street productions factual team have launched a new boat rocker studios shingle , crooked horse productions .\nthe canadian - hungarian co - production , from temple street productions with pioneer stillking films , is to debut in early 2015 .\ntemple street productions has reorganized and rebranded its operations under the new moniker boat rocker media , alongside launching several new business divisions .\ncannes \u2013 canadian tv producer temple street productions is bringing the controversial london times restaurant critic and broadcaster giles coren to north american tv .\nthe temple street productions series will see the london times restaurant critic traverse north america to find an eatery worthy of a rave international review .\nto apply to be on say yes to the dress canada , which is being produced by toronto\u2019s temple street productions , go to urltoken .\ntemple street produces a wide range of scripted productions from prime - time television dramas and comedies , to kids & family programs and films .\nboat rocker media will be the parent brand for temple street productions and a raft of new and existing businesses , including an animation studio .\ncanada\u2019s corus entertainment has unveiled its unscripted development slate for 2014 - 15 , including an hour - long food competition series from temple street productions .\ntemple street productions forms new parent company boat rocker media to oversee five business lines , including a 2d and 3d animated content studio in toronto .\ntemple street productions is a canadian television , film and digital video production company based in toronto , canada and founded in 1996 . [ 1 ]\ntemple street\u2019s ivan schneeberg ( left ) and david fortier are seen in this file photo .\ntemple street developed the cross - border series in association with corus entertainment ' s w .\nto this point , boat rocker has produced unscripted programming under a temple street factual moniker .\nin late 2008 , bbc worldwide acquired a 25 % minority stake in temple street . [ 1 ]\ntemple street productions , the canadian prodco behind drama orphan black , has rebranded and realigned its content business into five sectors , including an in - house animation studio .\ntoronto - based temple street productions and bbc worldwide america have announced a deal where they will jointly develop and invest in factual entertainment for u . s . audiences .\norphan black production company launches animation division temple street productions forms boat rocker media to oversee businesses including toronto animation studio . gia delaney joines . . . continue reading \u2192\nbbc worldwide has a minority stake in temple street , giving the prodco a first look option in canada to produce bbc worldwide and independent formats to which bbc worldwide has canadian rights . bbc worldwide has a first look option to acquire international distribution rights on temple street originated productions .\ntoronto , canada - based boat rocker media , temple street productions\u2019 newly formed parentco that creates , produces and distributes content and brands has acquired canuck kids production company radical sheep .\nfollowing a significant capital investment , temple street productions has formed a new parent company called boat rocker media that will oversee several new lines of business , including boat rocker animation .\nbrands with influence has signed on to manage the brand licensing of bbc worldwide ' s tween / teen show\nthe next step ,\nproduced by temple street productions in canada .\nin december 2015 , boat rocker ( then known as temple street productions ) took an undisclosed minority stake in the industrial brothers , which focuses on creating original kids ips and animation .\n. . . anada ) . sandra currently has features and television series in development at such major production companies as eone , new metric media , shaftesbury films , and temple street productions .\ntoronto , canada - based temple street productions has formed a new parent company called boat rocker media that will oversee several new lines of business , including the new boat rocker animation unit .\nformer entertainment lawyers fortier and schneeberg joined temple street three years ago as co - prexies of the dramatic production arm .\nnow , temple street productions and boat rocker digital will operate under the boat rocker studios umbrella ; temple street productions , with newly formed drama , alternative and kids and family divisions , will continue to produce television series . boat rocker digital will focus on original , digital - first global media properties , such as apps , console and mobile games , vr and video content . in a release , temple street said it expects to soon announce new content creation brands and partners under boat rocker studios .\nthe move is a result of the company\u2019s rebrand last january , when temple street productions became boat rocker media . the boat rocker brand houses various divisions dedicated to specific kinds of content . temple street , the original company , was previously dedicated to making both factual and drama programming under the boat rocker umbrella .\nmost recently , courtney was under contract with temple street productions ( orphan black ) as a producer of three short films for the city life film project , which gives voice to new talent .\ntemple street\u2019s expansion into l . a . is the latest in a string of recent developments for the company , which include launching toronto - based digital content studio boat rocker studios out of its newly - created division , temple street media ventures .\nboat rocker came into existence last year when temple street restructured its operations after fairfax financial acquired it and refinanced the business .\ntemple street productions , the company behind bbc america ' s popular orphan black series , on tuesday said it has realigned its content production business into five business clusters , including a new animation division .\ntemple street produces world class entertainment for television , film , and digital media . from prime - time dramas and comedies , to kids & family programs and films , temple street has earned a global reputation for the quality and diversity of its programming .\ntemple street productions , the toronto - based studio that creates popular television shows such as orphan black , is restructuring to carve out separate branches that are designed to grow its digital , animation and branding ventures .\ntemple street productions is run by co - presidents ivan schneeberg and david fortier , who also act as executive producers for most of the company\u2019s projects . the company ' s managing director is john young . [ 1 ]\nmillion dollar critic was created by temple street , the producer of orphan black , a breakout hit on bbc america and space in canada .\ndavid fortier and ivan schneeberg are acquiring toronto - based film and tv production company temple street entertainment from founders patrick whitley and sheila hockin .\nthe distribution division is part of boat rocker media , which includes temple street productions under its boat rocker studios division . the company reorganized and rebranded its operations in february , launching several new branches , including boat rocker rights .\ncommissioned by family channel , the next step is produced by temple street productions and is executive produced by frank van keeken , ivan schneeberg , david fortier and laura harbin . bbc worldwide handles the international rights to the series .\n\u201cwe\u2019re delighted that canadian productions continue to resonate beyond our borders , \u201d said catherine macleod , senior vice - president , specialty channels and bell media production . \u201cwe have a strong partnership already with temple street productions , and we are very much looking forward to syfy joining us on this inter - galactic adventure . \u201d\n. as previously announced , hit - makers temple street productions ( orphan black ) are tapped to produce the space / syfy co - venture . the brainchild of writer , creator , and showrunner michelle lovretta ( lost girl ) ,\nthe canadian network currently has five original reality series on its development slate for 2014 / 15 , including a food competition series from temple street .\ntemple street is best known for its the next step series on family channel , being erica on soapnet and canada\u2019s next top model on ctv .\nthe bell fund has distributed $ 6 . 4 million across 39 broadcast and digital media projects , including season four of space\u2019s orphan black from temple street productions and comedy network\u2019s upcoming mock - news program the beaverton from pier 21 films .\n\u201cthe international growth of the series and worldwide admiration for the cast of the next step made the decision to expand the national stage show to global audiences a clear choice , \u201d said john young , managing director of temple street productions .\n. . . the basics by producing over 20 short films in one year . she then worked in development in the factual tv department at the award - winning production company , temple street productions ( now boat rocker media ) . at temple street , tan was also responsible for line producing video content for the company ' s digital department . in this capacity , ta . . .\n. . . op leader and speaker in their special delivery program that offers opportunities for youth in film . anneli has worked on projects for the canadian film centre , temple street productions , anagram picturesand slanted wheel productions . she is currently co - creating a tv series and spearheading the short film series , pioneers for change .\ntemple street vp factual entertainment gerry mckean , who spearheads the company\u2019s factual and reality content , will be based in the l . a . office .\ntoronto , canada - based temple street productions is extending the global licensing presence of its tween drama the next step , courtesy of a new deal brokered by distributor bbc worldwide with uk - based licensing agency brands with influence ( bwi ) .\ncrooked horse productions is a creative - first full - service content production company with offices in toronto , new york and los angeles . after more than a decade of creating and producing over 150 hours of premium unscripted content as \u201ctemple street \u2013 factual , \u201d crooked horse productions now emerges as a distinct division of boat rocker media .\nthe temple news has been the paper of record for the temple university community since it first printed as temple university weekly on sept . 19 , 1921 . the award - winning student publication , editorially independent of temple , now publishes every tuesday and daily online . the temple news distributes 5 , 000 printed copies , free of charge , to the university\u2019s primary locations in the delaware valley .\nboat rocker has since acquired the assets of canadian toon studio arc productions ( through subsidiary jam filled ) , the catalogue of mountain road productions , and compatriot distributor peace point rights .\nhowever , with temple street primarily focused on scripted shows such as orphan black , crooked horse has been established , with vp david lerech leading the business .\ncrooked horse productions is a creative - first full - service content production company and a division of boat rocker studios with offices in toronto , new york , london and hong kong . after more than a decade of creating and producing over 150 hours of premium unscripted content as \u201ctemple street \u2013 factual , \u201d crooked horse productions now emerges as a distinct division of boat rocker media . boat rocker studios\u2019 other content divisions are temple street ( drama ) and radical sheep ( kids & family and animation ) . \u200b\nthe rebrand and reorganization of temple street productions under boat rocker studios comes about six months after fairfax financial holdings took a majority stake in the production company . the terms of the deal were not disclosed , but the capital was intended to help temple street expand its business on the content and distribution sides as well as increase its presence in the global marketplace , managing director john young told playback daily at the time .\nboat rocker media co - executive chairs david fortier and ivan schneeberg\u2014who cofounded temple street in 2006\u2014and boat rocker media ceo john young ( previously temple\u2019s managing director ) lead the strategic and day - to - day decisions of the parent company\u2019s various divisions .\nx company is a canadian - hungarian co - production , produced by temple street productions and co - produced by pioneer stillking films and commissioned by cbc . camp x was created and written by multi - award winning mark ellis & stephanie morgenstern and is executive produced by ellis & morgenstern , ivan schneeberg and david fortier , and bill haber of ostar productions .\n\u201cbeing able to work with both space and syfy is the perfect scenario for killjoys , \u201d said ivan schneeberg and david fortier , executive producers and co - presidents of temple street productions . \u201cin their respective markets , space and syfy are the authorities on genre programming , and getting to showcase your productions on these networks is as good as it gets . \u201d\ntemple street productions \u2013 producer of chum\u2019s canada\u2019s next top model and the showcase comedy billable hours \u2013 will change hands on july 27 as its heads of dramatic production , david fortier and ivan schneeberg , acquire the toronto prodco from principals patrick whitley and sheila hockin .\nuniversity spokesman brandon lausch told the temple news that the project is being privately developed .\ntemple street co - presidents david fortier and ivan schneeberg will be co - executive chairmen of boat rocker media while md john young becomes ceo of the new entity .\nkilljoys was created by michelle lovretta who also serves as executive producer and showrunner . executive producers are david fortier and ivan schneeberg of temple street productions . director and consulting producer is chris grismer . producer is karen troubetzkoy . writer and consulting producer is jeremy boxen . writers are emily andras , adam barken , and aaron martin . universal cable productions distributes the series worldwide .\ncbc and temple street productions announce the start of production on the highly - anticipated original series x company , shooting on location in budapest , hungary until the end of the october . the eight - episode , one - hour series is set to air in early 2015 .\nlysander house temple street , tower hamlets e2 availability on a case by case basis . contact : the film office 020 8980 8771 | 020 8980 8773 | email | website\nivan schneeberg , left , and david fortier , of temple street productions , are the men behind some shows like\nbeing erica\nand their latest , orphan black , airing on the space channel , which is receiving great reviews and winning awards . the pair were photographed in their office on king street in toronto , ontario on april 16 , 2014 .\na correction was made to this article on july 10 , 2006 . david fortier and ivan schneeberg are acquiring toronto - based film and tv production company temple street entertainment from founders patrick whitley and sheila hockin . financial terms were not available . former entertainment lawyers fortier and schneeberg joined temple street three years ago as co - prexies of the [ \u2026 ]\nfresh out of the gate , the new animation studio will start servicing multiple projects , including dot from toronto - based prodco industrial brothers , in which temple street took a significant minority interest late last year . the deal , the terms of which were not disclosed , allowed temple street distribution to handle sales for industrial brothers\u2019 content , merchandising and licensing .\ntemple street productions - producer of chum ' s canada ' s next top model and the showcase comedy billable hours - will change hands on july 27 as its heads of dramatic production , david fortier and ivan schneeberg , acquire the toronto prodco from principals patrick whitley and sheila hockin .\nthe set , too , couldn ' t be more true to bay street . sprawled over two floors of the commerce court tower , the wood - panelled space was until recently home to gowling lafleur henderson llp , one of the country ' s largest law firms , which is subletting it to temple street after moving into new quarters across the street .\nfarcry cordially invite you to attend the launch of somebody ' s child art extallation at exchange street , temple bar west , dublin 2 on saturday 21st november at 2pm speaker : cllr mannix flynn this is an on - street event please be prepared for the weather .\nthe reorganization follows temple street selling a little more than a 51 percent stake to fairfax financial , the investment entity of prem watsa , a billionaire sometimes called the\ncanadian warren buffett .\nboat rocker studios will focus on creating original content for temple street divisions , which already has primetime hits in the tatiana maslany - starrer orphan black and syfy ' s killjoys .\nin a statement , matt forde , evp of sales & co - productions for bbc worldwide said , \u201ctemple street productions , a valued partner of bbc worldwide , has established itself as a great producer of hit fiction series , such as the much - loved series being erica , as well as factual shows canada\u2019s next top model and the recently commissioned recipes to riches for food network canada and global . \u201d\nshe is presently in post - production on her first feature as producer , an ensemble comedy entitled dirty singles , written and directed by award - winning filmmaker alex pugsley . she recently returned to temple street productions to once again co - produce the city life film projects , an exciting outreach co - venture between temple street productions and the remix project . she has multiple shorts making a splash on the film circuit , including the two award - winning films an insignificant man , written and directed by shawn alex thompson , and kill brass , directed by michel kandinsky and written by stephen kunc .\ncontractors preparing the site surrounding temple bar at theobalds park , # cheshunt in july 2003 . temple bar is the only surviving # gateway to the city of # london . # restoration # archives\ncanada - based boat rocker media is bringing its factual assets together as a new unit , crooked horse productions .\n\u201cour audience has come to expect the most imaginative and addictive programs from space , and killjoys is no exception , \u201d said catherine macleod , senior vice - president , specialty channels , bell media . \u201cwe look forward to building upon our partnership with temple street productions with a whole new adventure . \u201d\nthe launch of temple street ' s u . s . division follows the canadian producer pacting with bbc worldwide america to jointly develop and invest in factual entertainment series for the american market .\ntemple street , through its newly formed drama , alternative and kids and family programming divisions , will now operate within boat rocker studios , originally established as a digital division three years ago .\nthe prodco will sit within the boat rocker studios division , which also houses temple street , jam filled entertainment and radical sheep , and has offices in toronto , new york and la .\nec1r . on - street unit base . 14 days notice required for suspension of bays .\ngiles coren is one of those rare talents that we know will have a very broad appeal , and we are excited to be working with temple street productions to bring his uniquely entertaining culinary insight to canadian viewers ,\nsaid vibika bianchi , vp original programming at corus entertainment , in her own statement .\nharris digital productions filmed the entire project and is currently editing 130 hours of dv broadcast footage for a forthcoming project .\nradical sheep productions is committed to developing , producing and exploiting innovative , entertaining and high quality content across multiple platforms .\ntoronto \u2014 temple street productions , home of the bbc america hit \u201c orphan black , \u201d announced today it has expanded its operations and is now consolidated alongside new rights , ventures , brands , and animation businesses under boat rocker media , a new entertainment company with offices in toronto , new york and los angeles .\n\u201cwe\u2019re absolutely thrilled to have hannah , aaron and luke sign on to play our stalwart team of bounty hunters , \u201d commented ivan schneeberg and david fortier , executive producers and co - presidents of temple street productions . \u201cwe\u2019re looking forward to getting production underway with this killer ensemble and our partners space and syfy . \u201d\n5 high street , harrow on the hill ha1 3hp . unit base parking for large units .\ntemple street has been in an expansive mindset since last july when fairfax financial holdings ltd . , a toronto - based insurance and investment firm led by prem watsa , took a majority stake in the production company . fairfax ' s backing provided a cash infusion \u2013 although the amount has not been disclosed \u2013 to allow temple street to acquire other companies and push its content further into the international market .\n\u201cpaw patrol\u201d \u2013 pups save friendship day , tvo ( tvo ) ( spin master paw productions 3 inc . ) jamie whitney\nthe scottish rite temple was the precursor of art deco in miami . ahead of their time , the architects\u2019\nkilljoys is produced by temple street productions in association with bell media . production executives for bell media are trish williams and rebecca dipasquale . corrie coe is senior vice - president , independent production , bell media . catherine mcleod is senior vice - president , specialty channels , bell media . phil king is president , ctv programming and sports .\n\u201cwe\u2019re committed to enhancing the company\u2019s profile as a producer of high quality content across all genres . the opening of the u . s . office in los angeles is an important and strategic next step in the continued growth of temple street . we are very excited to be seeking out additional opportunities in the scripted , unscripted and digital landscape , \u201d said temple street co - presidents david fortier and ivan schneeberg in a statement .\nboat rocker media will be the parent company for temple street and several other new business divisions , including boat rocker animation , a new line of business accompanied by the launch of a new animation studio in toronto .\ncheck out the facilities at sound training college located in the heart of temple bar , dublin 2 , ireland .\nit was all part of temple street productions / team seven entertainment / remix project\u2019s inaugural city life film project , in which a trio of school - aged filmmakers were selected out of 50 applicants to work with industry mentors like clement virgo , charles officer , karren walton and calum dehartog , in order to bring their visions to the big screen .\nas part of the deal , radical sheep vp of production and development and executive producer michelle melanson cuperus will become president of radical sheep , reporting directly to temple street co - executive chairmen david fortier and ivan schneeberg .\nsuccess has a colour , and it is a distinctive orange . that ' s the hue that lights up one corner of the downtown brick - and - beam office of david fortier and ivan schneeberg , co - presidents of the tv studio temple street productions . it comes from more bottles of veuve clicquot than two people can drink in one sitting .\nat goodmans , the pair were prot\u00e9g\u00e9s of michael levine and david zitzerman , two of the country ' s top entertainment lawyers , working mainly for big u . s . studios with stakes in canadian productions .\nthese guys were superb lawyers ,\nrecalls mr . levine , who acts for temple street and was an early champion of billable hours .\n* pennington street e1w 2sf . comprises 2 empty paddocks for various size units . contact : the film office\n53 southwark street * london bridge se1 1ru . open ground in southwark street - good for unit base parking for a number of vehicles . space for 80 - 90 cars . contact : abbas khalife 07999 940 000\ntoronto \u2014 temple street productions , home of the bbc america hit \u201corphan black , \u201d announced today it has expanded its operations and is now consolidated alongside new rights , ventures , brands , and animation businesses under boat rocker media , a new entertainment company with offices in toronto , new york and los angeles . the company\u2019s reorganization and ambitious expansion [ \u2026 ]\n\u201channah , aaron , and luke are the perfect combination to lead this exciting new drama series\u201d said corrie coe , senior vice - president , independent production , bell media . \u201cwith only two weeks remaining until the start of production , we look forward to seeing the universe this trio will bring to life with our stellar partners , temple street productions and syfy . \u201d\ntoday , temple bar has been rebuilt at paternoster square , opposite st . paul\u2019s cathedral in the heart of london .\nbut the entrepreneurial bug bit , and the pair left , eventually pitching their legal services and creative ambitions to goodmans clients patrick whitley and sheila hockin , who ran temple street , creator of the popular canadian series queer as folk .\nkilljoys is produced by temple street productions in association with bell media and syfy . production executives for bell media are trish williams and rebecca dipasquale . corrie coe is senior vice - president , independent production , bell media . catherine macleod is senior vice - president , specialty channels and bell media production . phil king is president , ctv , sports , and entertainment programming .\nrandalls of uxbridge * 7 vine street ub8 1rs . contact : su at the collective 0207 284 8921 | email\na partnership between temple street productions and the remix project , the city life film project ( urltoken ) is a short film program dedicated to helping at - risk youth get a leg up in the film and television industry . the goal of city life is to provide talented youth with the unique opportunity to tell stories from their communities and to achieve artistic excellence through filmmaking .\nthe scottish rite temple was built to the requirements of the scottish rite association , however , it has held different functions throughout the years . especially during the depression years , the temple was leased to other companies to help support and maintain it .\nsouthwark street unit base * 17 - 23 southwark street se1 1rq . 75 , 000 sq ft of hard standing , electricity , water and secure gates . contact : james crawley , ad locations 07760 660 008 | email | website\nthe cpdf has invested in total $ 55m in canada\u2019s program industry for the production and development of nearly 1000 television productions and feature films since 1992 , as well as sponsoring key industry events over the years . projects funded were in english and in french and represented productions from across canada .\nproduct description : buffer festival apprenticea productions is the creator of buffer festival , a three - day event that celebrates youtube content through . . .\nas a music composer , mitch wrote the score for showtime and showcase ' s dgc and wga award - winning hit tv series queer as folk ( showtime / temple street / cowslip productions ) , ytv\u00b4s gemini - nominated teen series my brand new life ( la fete productions / nfb ) , and family channel\u00b4s misguided angels ( telescene ) . some of his other credits include disney\u00b4s high school musical \u2013 sing it , cirque du soleil\u00b4s alegria , disney and ubisoft\u00b4s tarzan \u2013 the video game , ubisoft\u00b4s speed devils and cbc\u00b4s curling .\ntemple street has tasted success before \u2013 its cv includes cbc ' s being erica , as well as family channel ' s wingin ' it and city - tv ' s canada ' s next top model \u2013 but this time feels different .\nthe college incorporates an impressive list of facilities , which include grouse lodge recording studios , sun studio & sound training productions , the button factory venue and temple lane rehearsal studios . our computer lab facilities are also of the highest standard , where each student is assigned their own apple imac workstation , fully equipped with the latest industry software . you can see our impressive body of student work over on sound training productions .\nfortier , now 42 , and schneeberg , 43 , met while working as entertainment lawyers at the toronto office of goodmans llp for clients that included temple street , a production company then involved in showtime ' s queer as folk . in 2003 , after spending many afterwork hours dreaming up projects of their own over drinks ( strange brew 2 , anyone ? ) , they bought temple street and began developing shows . showcase ' s law - office comedy billable hours was an early hit .\nstreatham common off - street unit base in lambeth . contact : lambeth film office 020 7620 0391 | email | website\nthe next step is produced by temple street , with financial assistance from the shaw rocket fund . segal licensing manages the licensing program in canada , which landed an exclusive direct - to - retail partnership with walmart canada for the ip last year .\nadam barken ( killjoys , flashpoint ) is set to write memoria , an emotionally driven sci - fi drama about a man who begins to unravel after his memories conflict with technology . temple street , the company behind bbca\u2019s orphan black is producing .\n\u201cwe are delighted to be working with michelle . she is exceptionally talented and this is a terrifically exciting project , \u201d commented ivan schneeberg and david fortier , executive producers and co - presidents of temple street productions . \u201cwith having such a great experience working together on oprhan black , we are thrilled to be teaming up again with bell media and space on this new action - adventure series . \u201d\nthe shows in development include temple street\u2019s restaurant revolution , which will see chefs and sous chefs face off in a cook - off involving a three - course meal . diners will then decide the winner by paying however much they believe the meal is worth .\nother productions in crooked horse\u2019s portfolio include say yes to the dress canada , million dollar critic , cook\u2019d , recipe to riches and canada\u2019s next top model .\nremoval of temple bar from fleet street wren\u2019s temple bar stood in fleet street for just over 200 years until a variety of factors ditacted its removal . firstly , and most importantly , the roadway needed widening to relieve the heavy traffic and the building of the royal courts of justice resulted in the decision to remove the somewhat costly and outdated temple bar . the corporation of london however , had a strong attachment to the bar and rather than see it cleared away , it was taken down brick by brick , beam by beam , numbered stone by stone , and stored in a yard off farringdon road until a decision for its re - erection could be reached .\n595 adelaide street east , toronto , ontario m5a 1n8 p . 416 . 591 . 0065 f . 416 . 591 . 0075\n\u201cnot every short is destined to be a feature , but all three have a kernel of an idea that could be expanded into long form , \u201d galway explains . the city life film project , which helps at - risk youth get a leg up in the film and tv industry , is a collaboration of calum dehartog , a former cop - turned - film and tv producer , the remix project and temple street productions .\nfor the workshop we have invited film creation expert tara woodbury . tara has over nine years of experience in creative education , content creation , communications and marketing . she is currently working as the program director for city life film project , a brainchild of temple street productions and the remix project with a mandate to support at - risk youth in filmmaking . she has also been involved in helping out with seya\u2019s first documentary film !\nthe production company will still be at the core of a newly created entity , boat rocker media . it will serve as an umbrella company , allowing temple street to focus on creating programming while other business lines from distribution to digital ventures are handled by dedicated divisions .\nas temple street has grown , fortier and schneeberg say they are mindful of the fact that the canadian regulatory system enables them to own the content they produce . ( most u . s . networks own their shows . )\nwe can never forget that we hold onto those rights because of a subsidy system that has been created over time to protect people like us ,\nsays fortier . writers , though , have no such protection , so temple street structures its deals to make genuine partners of their producers \u2013 both creatively and financially .\nit\u2019s great to partner with temple street again , and we\u2019re thrilled to finally have a project with giles coren , combining his expertise as a journalist with his love of food and travel , \u201d said richard de croce , svp programming at bbc america , on tuesday .\npresented by td and band ( black artists ' network in dialogue ) , clement virgo productions and cfc are hosting a special evening in celebration of black . . .\nsandra haughton , the executive producing director at the freedom theatre , said an apartment complex could bring in new audiences and make more people aware of the theater\u2019s productions .\nplease note : this list is prepared for information purposes and was gathered from industry sources including productions that register with the directors guild of canada - bc district council . the inclusion of any company or production in this list does not in any way constitute an endorsement by creative bc of such company or production and creative bc does not accept responsibility for any errors or omissions . the list may not be inclusive of all productions being made in bc such as lifestyle productions , documentaries , or animated projects .\nboat rocker studios is the company\u2019s creative engine , responsible for developing and producing premium content for worldwide audiences across all platforms and media . included within boat rocker studios are : temple street , radical sheep , boat rocker digital , boat rocker animation , and a partnership with industrial brothers .\nthe future of temple bar in 1976 the temple bar trust was established with the intention of returning the bar to the capital . the trustees are drawn from members of the corporation of london together with others involved in the preservation of the nation\u2019s architectural heritage . in the december meeting of the court of common council 2001 , the corporation of london agreed to fund the return of temple bar to the city of london . at a cost of just over \u00a33 . 0m \u2013 funded by the corporation along with donations from the temple bar trust and several livery companies - temple bar will be dismantled , and rebuilt as a gateway to the central piazza at the paternoster square redevelopment by november 2004 , a scheme which will create over 70 , 000 square metres of offices , restaurants and cafes . once back in london , ownership of temple bar will transfer back to the corporation of london .\nthe proposal for 1324 n . broad also mentions other similar development projects , like the divine lorraine on broad street near fairmount avenue . if it is approved , 1324 n . broad would fit with the city planning commission\u2019s district plan of revitalizing the \u201clower north\u201d district , which runs from lehigh avenue to the north , poplar street to the south , fairmount park to the west and front street to the east .\ntoronto - headquartered boat rocker rights has picked up worldwide distribution rights to the mountain road productions library in an agreement that also includes a first look deal on new programming .\nold temple bar temple bar is the only surviving gateway to the city of london , where it once stood at the junction where the strand meets fleet street for more than 200 years . a bar is first mentioned here in 1293 , at which time it was probably no more than a chain ( or bar ) between wooden posts . due to its vicinity to the temple , an area where the guilds of lawyers organised into what would become the inns of court in an area that is now considered \u201clegal london\u201d , it was commonly referred to as temple bar . a little over a century later however , this was replaced by a handsome gateway , which was built from timber and had the addition of a prison above it .\nlamp community health centre 185 fifth street , etobicoke on m8v 2z5 tel : 416 . 252 . 6471 fax : 416 . 252 . 4474\nhockin , meanwhile , will become a freelance producer and will continue to work with temple street on top model for the remainder of its inaugural season . the new owners hope she will be back to oversee subsequent cycles . she is also a producer on the new showtime series the tudors .\ntemple street , through its scripted , alternative and kids & family programming divisions , operates within boat rocker studios and is responsible for producing premium television series such as orphan black , killjoys , x company , million dollar critic , the next step and lost & amp ; found music studios .\nlatest news\u2026 temple bar has now been rebuilt at paternoster square and was officially opened by the lord mayor of london , on the 10th november 2004 .\n\u201cpaw patrol\u201d , tvo ( tvo ) ( spin master paw productions 3 inc . ) laura clunie , ronnen harary , keith chapman , scott kraft , patricia burns , marilyn mcauley\nthe show , as it happens , is itself the brainchild of would - be lawyer adam till , a screenwriter who spent 12 months articling at the real - life toronto firm of goodmans llp before decamping to show business . the series , scheduled to air early in 2006 , was also brought to life by two former goodmans entertainment lawyers , executive producers ivan schneeberg and david fortier , who left the firm in 2003 to pursue their stardust dreams with temple street productions .\nbadcocks wharf 79 banning street . warehouse . contact : nicola hogan , greenwich film unit 020 8921 6048 | 020 8921 6146 | email | website\nevery week we publish a list of current productions that are shooting , or about to shoot , in british columbia . the information provided is current as of july 6 , 2018 .\na micro event of major irish culture . this event will stage exhibitions , musical events , talks , performance by irish artists , thinkers and cultural creators at vyner street in londons east end . the events will run over a period of 3 months at dialogue cultural space , 43a vyner street .\nconsolidated under the boat rocker umbrella is boat rocker studios , under which temple street and other original content - creation brands and divisions will live . temple street\u2019s kids & family programming division will now operate within boat rocker studios , and it will continue as the brand responsible for producing such series as the family channel teen hit the next step ( pictured ) . also under the boat rocker studios umbrella is boat rocker digital , a division designed to specialize in creating and building original digital - first global media properties , including apps , console and mobile games , software and interactive , virtual reality and video content .\nmelanie has a keen interest in challenging storytelling , detailed characters , and unique perspectives . she has produced short and long form content with a variety of production companies , film organizations and independents , including award - winning companies shaftesbury films ( murdoch mysteries ) , temple street productions ( orphan black ) , and the canadian film centre . one of her favorite projects is the city life film project ; an outreach film initiative ( temple street productions , the remix project and team seven ) with which she has produced 9 short films over the last three years , including this year\u2019s happy 1 year ( by alicia bunyan - sampson ) , disconnection ( by sue chun ) , and the night session ( by tamar bird ) . she has produced over a dozen shorts , including award winning films : an insignificant man , written and directed by shawn alex thompson ( puppets who kill ) , and kill brass , directed by michel kandinsky ( hotel congress ) and written by stephen kunc .\ncrooked horse productions , a division of boat rocker studios , produces premium factual / unscripted content in the lifestyle , documentary , reality and fact - ent genres for a global audience . crooked horse productions is a creative - first , full - service unscripted / factual content company with offices in toronto , new york and los angeles . crooked horse ( previously temple street factual ) productions include late nite eats ( cooking channel u . s . ) , history in the making ( boat rocker media ) , say yes to the dress canada ( w ) , million dollar critic ( w , bbc america ) , cook\u2019d ( ytv ) , over the rainbow ( cbc ) , recipe to riches ( cbc , food network , global ) , cover me canada ( cbc ) , canada\u2019s next top model ( ctv ) , how do you solve a problem like maria ?\nthe expansion of boat rocker\u2019s mandate to increasing its investment into content is launching with crooked horse ' s unscripted / factual content , with plans already in place to expand this strategy across boat rocker studios ' other content divisions , temple street ( drama ) and radical sheep ( kids & family and animation ) .\nparkside gardens en4 , covers cockfosters and east barnet . medium tv unit , some unrestricted private car parking on street outside . shared with park users .\nboat rocker media ' s fledgling distribution arm has picked up the worldwide rights to the mountain road productions library in an agreement that also includes a first - look deal on new programming .\ntoronto - based global entertainment firm boat rocker media is bolstering its investment in original content with the launch of crooked horse productions \u2014 a new shingle dedicated to the company\u2019s factual . . .\ntoronto , on \u2013 14 october 2015 \u2013 the cast of family channel and temple street productions\u2019 hit series the next step is going to show the world everything they\u2019re made of , announcing that the next step wild rhythm tour , presented by monster high , will travel to 22 cities across canada in winter 2016 followed by international tour dates . in addition to showcasing the amazing talent of the next step dancers , the show will also include musical performances by three stars from family\u2019s upcoming series lost & found music studios \u2013 also produced by temple street productions and created by frank van keeken . full tour dates , locations and ticketing information will be released to fans this coming friday at 7 p . m . et via a special on - air announcement on family channel , and fans will want to act quickly as the inaugural stage tour sold - out . the multi - market canadian dates kick off global performances for the next step wild rhythm tour , which includes shows in spain , england and ireland .\ntoronto - based global entertainment firm boat rocker media is bolstering its investment in original content with the launch of crooked horse productions \u2014 a new shingle dedicated to the company\u2019s factual and unscripted projects .\ncanada\u2019s youth media alliance has revealed the tv series , digital and interactive productions in the running for the 2017 english - language awards of excellence . an expert jury . . . continue reading \u2192\nfollowing the dramatic closure of toronto animation studio arc productions , jam filled entertainment ( itself recently acquired as a subsidiary of boat rocker media ) has moved to acquire . . . continue reading \u2192\nthe toronto star and thestar . com , each property of toronto star newspapers limited , one yonge street , 4th floor , toronto , on , m5e 1e6\ngoogle canada hosted google geek street , an event promoting the study of stem subjects to young children by showcasing some of the exciting discoveries that . . .\nclapham common the pavement and clapham common north side , sw4 . street location in lambeth . contact : lambeth film office 020 7620 0391 | email | website\nbut according to fortier and schneeberg , the goal of the company has always been to space things out so that each of boat rocker\u2019s brands had specific mandates and production goals . so going forward , crooked horse will sit within the boat rocker studios division , which also includes temple street , jam filled entertainment and radical sheep .\nwhile fairfax is involved in setting the company ' s direction , the day - to - day leadership from temple street will stay at the helm of boat rocker media , with co - founders david fortier and ivan schneeberg as co - executive chairmen and current managing director john young promoted to boat rocker ' s chief executive officer .\nthe product of destination : street art toronto is a whole new digital world , as it exists outside of the physical realm visualized onto a virtual . . .\ngoldsmith avenue nw9 7eu . large tv drama unit and cars . no water . access via residential street so no late night or early morning arrivals / departures .\nunder the temple street banner , hockin and whitley produced showtime\u2019s queer as folk [ 2000 to 2005 ] , the north american take on the british drama series that put the prodco on the map . last year , the company generated approximately $ 32 million in production spending , placing it 13th on playback\u2019s annual list of independent prodcos . *\nfounded in 2006 , temple street also produces the popular family channel program the next step as well as the current cbc show x company and past success being erica . but it also has a growing online presence through webisodes and special content complementing its tv series , even building a subscription - based fitness app that has partnered with rugby canada .\nall youth 14 - 19 are welcome to join us at lamp community health centre at 185 fifth street july 27 th from 6 : 00pm \u2013 8 : 00pm .\ntoronto ( july 22 , 2014 ) \u2013 space , syfy , and temple street productions announced today that british actor , hannah john - kamen , known for her starring role in west end musical viva forever , canadian genre - favourite aaron ashmore ( smallville ) ; and london , ontario\u2019s own luke macfarlane , best known for his role as scotty wandell on brothers & sisters , have been cast as the leads in the upcoming original adventure drama series killjoys . commissioned by space and produced by temple street productions for space and syfy , the 10 - episode , one - hour series begins production in toronto on august 5 . created and written by showrunner michelle lovretta ( lost girl ) , and directed by genre guru chris grismer ( vampire diaries , pretty little liars ) , killjoys follows a trio of interplanetary bounty hunters ( john - kamen , ashmore , and macfarlane ) \u2013 or \u201ckilljoys\u201d \u2013 as they chase deadly warrants throughout the quad , a distant planetary system on the brink of a bloody , class war . with additional casting still to be announced , killjoys is set to premiere in 2015 on space ."]}
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", "topic": 35}], "title": "wilk elektronik", "paragraphs": ["repairs made by unauthorised persons , i . e . other than the employees of wilk elektronik sa ,\nthe liability of wilk elektronik sa for defects under warranty shall be honoured only if full payment has been made for the goods purchased .\nwilk elektronik sa shall agree to replace or repair the products within 14 business days of the date of acceptance of the products complained about at the wilk elektronik sa service point . exceptions include all products of brands other than goodram for which there is a deadline of 30 business days of the date of acceptance of the products complained about at the of wilk elektronik sa service point to make the repair or replacement .\nwszystkie materialy na stronie urltoken sa wlasnoscia wilk elektronik s . a . ich kopiowanie , modyfikowanie i przetwarzanie bez zgody wlasciciela jest surowo wzbronione .\nwilk elektronik was founded in 1991 and has its headquarters to laziska , poland . wilk manufactures memory modules and ssds ( for consumer , industrial and enterprise applications ) which are marketed under its goodram brand .\nthe products sold by wilk elektronik sa are not designed for use as \u201ccritical components\u201d in \u201clife support equipment or systems\u201d or for other \u201ccritical applications\u201d .\nany claims relating to products not meeting the terms and conditions of this warranty may be made only by the entity that purchased the product directly from wilk elektronik sa .\nthe products accepted at the service point shall be returned to the address of the complainant through a carrier ( freight forwarder ) at the expense of wilk elektronik sa .\n9 . wilk elektronik sa is a strategic partner for toshiba electronics europe , the world leader of nand flash technology . \uf0fcon 16th may 2008 , wilk elektronik sa , signed contracts with japanese toshiba , the world\u2019s leader in nand flash technology \uf0fccooperation is related both to distribution of toshiba\u2019s memory cards and pendrives and technological cooperation at production of goodram memory cards and goodram pendrives . wilk elektronik sa is using only high qualified components ( toshiba , samsung , micron , hynix , nanya , etc . ) reliable partner\nall materials on urltoken website are property of wilk elektronik s . a . it is not allowed to copy , modify or process them without the prior approval from their owner .\nwilk elektronik was established in 1991 . since the very beginning , our main area of specialization has been ram memory devices , used in computers , printers and other information technology devices .\n3 . urltoken 1 . information about wilk elektronik sa 2 . information about goodram 3 . ram memory goodram 3 . flash memory goodram 4 . oem offer , individual solutions 5 . awards agenda\naby disputes related to the pursuit of claims under warranty or statutory warranty for products shall be resolved by courts of law in the republic of poland of jurisdiction for wilk elektronik sa\u2019s registered seat .\nwilk elektronik sa policy , assumes the highest care for security and confidentiality of information in all areas of conducted trade and manufacturing activities , therefore we kindly ask you to comply with our request .\npolish company wilk elektronik is poised to continue its international channel expansion in 2010 . wilk , which specialises in the production and distribution of memory products , sells products under the goodram and gooddrive brands . the company will attend distree xxl 2010 in monaco in february with an eye on potential new distribution deals that will allow wilk to crack the major markets of western europe .\nwilk elektronik sa is a goodram brand manufacturer . polish company is the only one memory module manufacturer in central and eastern europe . goodram brand is new , but yet popular . what do you think about it ?\nif any defect or malfunction of the product is identified , wilk elektronik sa shall repair the product or replace it with another product that is free from defects , in accordance with the following terms and conditions of warranty .\ndue to the special features of the dedicated and industrial products , the complaint procedure for such products may be extended to 30 business days , of which the wilk elektronik sa service point is required to advise the complainant .\nthe product complained about must be delivered to the wilk elektronik sa service point in person or through a carrier ( e . g . courier ) . the product complained about shall be delivered at the expense of the complainant .\nwilk elektronik sa shall not be liable for any loss or damage to the data stored on the medium . in order to protect the stored data against accidental loss , one should regularly make backup copies on other storage media .\nthe warranty shall be granted to the person directly purchasing the product from wilk elektronik sa and shall not be transferable . any claims relating to products not meeting the terms and conditions of this warranty shall be made only by the entity that purchased the product directly from wilk elektronik sa . the end user shall submit complaints about the product at the place of purchase . customers of orange polska are requested to submit complaints and make inquiries at the following address : serwisdlaorange @ urltoken\nin 2013 , on the 10th anniversary of the market presence of goodram brand , wilk elektronik sa was proud of even stronger and more stable position of its brand in the market , and also investment in the most advanced production technologies . within the scope of worth one million euros investment , one of the most technologically advanced and innovative panasonic npm - d2 series surface mount machines were installed in a modern production hall . the machines , purchased by wilk elektronik sa , were the first of this type ever installed by panasonic in europe . the investment carried out by wilk elektronik allowed to increase production capacity and extend the brand\u2019s offer and also offered the potential of further extension of the machine park in the future .\nwilk elektronik sa shall guarantee the buyer that the products covered under the warranty are free from any faults or defects in material or workmanship arising in the manufacturing process , and that they meet the specification and are suitable for use in accordance with the instruction .\nthanks to its narrow specialization and long experience , the company has come to be recognized as an expert in its field , in 1996 becoming the largest distributor of ram memory in poland . subsequent years brought further , dynamic development , as a result of which 70 % of memory modules sold in poland came from wilk elektronik . in 1999 the company was transformed into a joint stock company . thanks to these developments , memory modules with the guarantee label of wilk elektronik sa have become a symbol of the highest quality products .\nif the sales contract for the supply of specific products defines the terms and conditions of warranty , including the warranty period , in a way other than the present warranty card , priority shall be given to the provisions of the contract between wilk elektronik sa and the purchaser .\nwilk elektronik sa is a proud winner of many important polish rankings , for example : diamenty forbesa , gazele biznesu or the ranking organized by the economic forum association . the company was also honored with a prestigious marka \u015bl\u0105skie , ( eng . silesian brand ) award in appreciation of its contribution to the development of the silesia voivodeship . furthermore wilk elektronik has been awarded several times in the prestigious korony reklamy competition , winning in the category of manufacturer of advertising gifts a few years in a row . goodram branded products are appreciated all over the world .\nin the end of 2009 , wilk elektronik sa opened a fully automated production line for usb flash memory - the first in this part of europe . the usb flash memory products , initially signed with gooddrive logo , after a few years formed a part of goodram brand portfolio .\n\u201c [ our products ] represent european quality and competitive prices covered with lifetime waaranty , \u201d said wieslaw wilk , ceo at wilk elektronik . \u201con top of this we are offering our customers a wide choice of additional services that allows them to differentiate the core business , approach new customers and new segments of the market , as well as secure additional margin , which is difficult to be found with commodity products . \u201d\n4 . about wilk elektronik urltoken \uf0fc wilk elektronik sa , goodram brand manufacturer , is the only dram and usb manufacturer in europe \uf0fc company fouand nded in 1991 in poland ; since 2003 manufacturer goodram brand owner \uf0fc plant and offices located in poland , silesia region \uf0a7 in terms of economy , the silesian voivodeship is one of the strongest in poland \uf0a7 13 % of poland ' s gross domestic product ( gdp ) is generated in silesia , giving the voivodeship the second highest rank in poland . \uf0a7 gdp per inhabitant amounts to pln 32 , 800 and is by 4 , 000 higher than the national average .\nwilk elektronik sa , goodram memory manufacturer , launched usb visualizer thanks to that you can look at usb memory stick with your logo from all sides , without leaving home . what is more , usb visualizer includes augmented reality module which allows to touch the stick on your pc screen . at urltoken each user can see the possibilities of visualizer . in addition to the traditional 2d image , you can run a 3d version , through which you can freely rotate , zoom or open the goodram usb products . goodram visualizer is a tool created for registered customers of wilk elektronik sa . each of them after receiving the password can personalize any usb flash drive , creating visuals with laser or tamponprint . urltoken\nwilk targets multiple channels including traditional it distribution and retail . the company is also keen to further develop its oem business with specific focus on branded flash products .\nthe complainant shall be authorised to raise objections as to the condition of products returned to them by the wilk elektronik sa service point or the grounds for return of the products within 2 business days . the 2 - day period shall be counted from the date of receipt of the returned products after the complaint handling procedure ( the recipient\u2019s signature on the consignment note ) .\nsince 2007 , wilk has focused on building its channel reach across central and eastern europe . the company also opened a subsidiary in dubai to target the middle east and africa region .\n39 . contact us ! wilk elektronik sa goodram manufacturer miko\u0142owska 42 43 - 173 \u0142aziska g\u00f3rne poland - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - italy sales rep . agency urltoken e - mail : graziano . martin @ urltoken tel : + 39 02 5656 6168 fax : + 39 02 700 537020\nanother step was introduction of the goodram brand covering usb flash drives and memory cards in 2006 . subsequently , in 2008 , wilk elektronik sa established strategic cooperation with toshiba \u2013 the world\u2019s leader in flash technology . the conferred title of a strategic partner in europe has confirmed the potential of our company . thanks to the above milestones , goodram flash memory products are based on the best components and technology of japanese toshiba corporation .\nwilk started out as a memory products distributor but has also operated as an independent memory module manufacturer since 2003 . the company claims to be the only memory manufacturer located in central and eastern europe . wilk\u2019s main product lines now include memory modules for pc , notebooks , servers , and other equipment that requires dram memory , as well as flash products including usb drives , flash cards and ssd .\nby zsolt kerekes , editor - urltoken - march 2017 wilk elektronik is a new name to me but the company has been in the locally adapted memory systems business since 1991 and became the largest distributor of memory products in poland 20 years ago . see their company history page for more details . until this year wilk ' s goodram industrial ssds have been offered with pata or sata interfaces . bartosz g\u00f3recki , product development manager - goodram told me their industrial ssd lines will be extended later this year to include industrial pci - e gen3 x2 ssds with pricing which will be attractive for industrial equipment designers who still haven ' t made the transition from hdd to ssd .\n\u201capart from being the manufacturer of goodram and gooddrive memory products , we are also the official and sole distributor of toshiba - branded flash products for cee markets as well as official distributor for mea region , \u201d wilk concluded .\n\u201cwe have successfully developed this business model with software manufacturers , industrial customers and enterprise accounts in a few countries including poland , slovakia , the czech republic and ukraine , and we are planning to copy this model in other countries , \u201d explained wilk .\nwilk elektronik sa shall , at its own discretion , repair or replace the products complained about which have been recognised as defective . the product may be replaced with a new one or a reconditioned product of the same model as the product complained about . should it be impossible to replace the product complained about with a product of the same model , it may be replaced with a new generation product with the same parameters as those of the product complained about or better . a reconditioned product is understood as a used product which is fully operable and has equivalent features and parameters .\n\u201cdistree xxl is important because of the opportunity to meet new potential partners and discuss what we can offer and how we can cooperate , \u201d added wilk . \u201cit is also possible to meet existing partners in order to discuss how to develop and improve our business and to present our new products . \u201d\n\u201cfrom 2010 we would like to extend the area of our activities to also cover western europe where , so far , we did not do much business , \u201d wilk added . \u201cof course we will also continue our efforts in order to improve our presence in the markets and channels where we are already present . \u201d\n\u201cwith production and warehouse facilities located in europe we can offer quick and cost efficient delivery of products to regional customers , which bring visible advantages compared to competitors from outside of europe , \u201d added wilk . \u201calso , our distribution model differs from many of our competitors : we work with a limited number of partners per country allowing our partners to better position the products and protect them from price competition , which helps to control margins . \u201d\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nthe goodram brand\u2019s middle east operation has expanded significantly during 2009 , recruiting new staff and entering a number of new markets including tunisia , morocco , saudi arabia , qatar and bahrain .\ntop distributors from across the emea region are attending distree xxl 2010 , the premier event for the regional ict and ce channel , from february 8 - 11th in monaco .\ndistree xxl gathers 400 - plus senior executives from emea\u2019s information communications technologies ( ict ) & consumer electronics ( ce ) volume distribution channel .\nduring the course of the three - day event , delegates take part in thousands of pre - scheduled one - on - one meetings with hundreds of vendors . each year , hundreds of new distribution agreements are struck across emea as a result of business relationships initiated at distree xxl .\ndistree xxl 2010 will also build on successful initiatives launched at last year\u2019s sold out event including a regional awards ceremony . the \u2018emea channel academy : 2010 awards\u2019 will include more than a dozen awards handed out to vendors and distributors from across the region . urltoken\n2003 company\u2019s headquarters move to \u0142aziska g\u00f3rne ( silesian voivodeship ) . the only memory production plant in central and eastern europe is opened\naccording to experts , 2001 saw the greatest crisis in the computer industry . nevertheless , our company not only maintained its leadership position , but also managed to establish close cooperation with infineon ( qimonda ) , one of the world\u2019s technological leaders . this was the company\u2019s second strategic alliance , the first being an agreement signed with american micron technology five years earlier . recognition from leading producers of computer memory translated into an expanded product range , but most importantly it provided the foundations and necessary knowledge to open the only memory production plant in central and eastern europe .\nbeginning with 2010 , the company observed a considerable increase of sale in export markets coupled with increased presence of goodram brand in the global world\u2019s market . the expansion of the polish brand in export markets has continued until today by conquering subsequent foreign markets .\nat the turn of 2013 , the company took up a new challenging task , presenting a new product line addressed to industrial applications . the line of those advanced products was signed with goodram industrial logo . within the scope of the new product group , the offer included a memory card series ( including compact flash cards ) , solid state drives and memory modules applicable in both internal and external industrial solutions .\naiming for the consistent development and extension of the offer , in 2013 goodram brand introduced to its consumer offer hard disk drives ( hdds ) and modern solid state drives ( ssds ) . thanks to the high quality and reliability of the marketed ssds , goodram has gained 2 nd rank of the market share in poland , and the iridium pro model is currently the best selling consumer ssd in the country . the brand has also achieved high ranks with other products in its country of origin : the memory card market accounted for 18 % share , the flash drive market accounted for 20 % share , and the memory module market share with 50 % .\nthe huge commercial success of iridium pro ssd and years of building consumer trust pushed the company to extend the offer with more performance - oriented products , establishing a complete series under the irdm subbrand . the new irdm series consists of ssds , memory cards and ram modules .\nfor inquiries related to this message please contact support . for sales inquiries , please visit urltoken\nif you believe this to be in error , please confirm below that you are not a robot by clicking\ni ' m not a 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, you agree to the use of cookies on this website . see our privacy policy and user agreement for details .\nwe use your linkedin profile and activity data to personalize ads and to show you more relevant ads . you can change your ad preferences anytime .\npresentazione corporate della goodram . distributore e partner toshiba e produttore primo produttore di memorie in europa . produzione ddr1 , ddr2 , ddr3 , ddr4 , memory card sd e microsd classe 4 e classe 10 , memorie usb 2 . 0 , usb 3 . 0 anche con standard otg . realizzazione di memorie per il mercato dell ' advertising . produzione di dischi allo stato solito nelle varie capacit\u00e0 e per uso industriale .\n5 . where can you find goodram ? urltoken urltoken we are building business relationships with international customers for 10 years . we focus on various sales channels : channel , distribution & oem we concentrate our efforts on central & eastern european markets . for 2014 we plan to expand our range to whole emea region\n12 . memory modules \u2013 we\u2019re the experts urltoken urltoken we are capable of manufacturing ~ 200k modules per month . we guarantee < 1 % rma and lifetime warranty for every memory module . we build custom memory dedicated for enterprise solutions ( servers ) . we deliver memory solutions in excellent price / quality ratio\n15 . urltoken memory modules ddr4 ! new ! \uf0fcsupply voltage of 1 . 2 v \uf0fcfrequency : 2133mhz \uf0fcavailable in single and dual channel \uf0fclifetime warranty \uf0fccapacity : 4gb and 8gb for a single module \uf0fc8gb 2x4gb and 2x8gb 16gb kits\n26 . urltoken speed modernityendurance goodram speed goodram edge 3 . 0 goodram point read / write speed : 120 / 70mb / s capacity 32gb \u2013 128gb ergonomic , modern casing usb 3 . 0 compatible with usb 2 . 0 ! capacities : 8 , 16 , 32 , 64 gb anodized aluminium housing capacity : 8gb - 64gb miniature and ergonomic design ideal for car radio and laptops usb 3 . 0\n27 . usb 3 . 0 goodram cl ! ck 3 . 0 one click moves out the usb connector modern design available capacities : 8 , 16 , 32 , 64 gb lifetime warranty just one click ! usability goodram twister 3 . 0 functional revolving housing variety of colours available capacities : 8 , 16 , 32 , 64 gb lifetime warranty speed for everyone ! goodram mimic usb 3 . 0 speed trendy & shiny casing modern design capacity 8 gb \u2013 64 gb lifetime warranty\n28 . usb 3 . 0 otg solution jus one click ! usability speed for everyone ! usb 3 . 0 with otg function perfect for smartphones and tablets ( android ) practical , miniature housing built - in usb 3 . 0 connector capacity 16gb \u2013 64gb lifetime warranty\n29 . urltoken szybko\u015b\u0107 rotating casing unique colour durability convenient rotating housing top quality at an affordable price capacities : 2gb - 128gb lifetime warranty unique vibrant colours functional rotating casing capacities : 4gb - 64gb lifetime warranty original and functional durable aluminium housing shockproof capacities : 8gb - 32gb lifetime warranty goodram twister goodram colour goodram zip usb 2 . 0\n30 . urltoken szybko\u015b\u0107 goodram cube goodram piccolo gold credit card mini size , maximum capacity housing made of anodized aluminium chip on board technology shockproof capacities : 4gb - 64gb small and roomy miniature unique usb 2 . 0 small and easy to use perfect for car audio and mobile devices waterproof capacities : 4gb - 32gb lifetime warranty gold prestige credit card the unique data carrier in a practical , modern design capacities : 4gb - 32gb lifetime warranty\n31 . urltoken szybko\u015b\u0107 style fragranced eco ! capacity 4 - 16gb artificial leather chromium plated casing lifetime warranty 4 fruit flavours and colours : strawbery , mint , lime , orange transparent rubber housing capacities : 8gb - 16gb lifetime warranty the unique design of merbau wood durable and elegant capacities : 8gb - 32gb lifetime warranty usb 2 . 0\n34 . urltoken black & red colours for uhs1 / usb 3 . 0 black & blue colours for class 10 / usb 3 . 0 mid - range black & yellow colours for class 4 / usb 2 . 0 new blister design\n35 . urltoken clear - colors correspond with the characteristics of the product . consistent - unified size of the cards and usb blister legible - introduction of icons that simply point out the main characteristics of the product reliable - qr code allows you to check the exact specifications of the product on the website why new blisters ?\nclipping is a handy way to collect important slides you want to go back to later . now customize the name of a clipboard to store your clips .\nthe company was established in tychy in 1991 as a ram distributor . in 1996 it became the leader in the polish memory distribution market . in 2003 the company moved to \u0142aziska g\u00f3rne where it has been manufacturing its own products under the brand name\ngoodram\never since . another brand ,\ngooddrive\n, under which flash drives and ssd had been sold , was replaced in 2011 with the unified\ngoodram\nbrand .\nsince 2008 we has been the official distributor of toshiba flash products for central and eastern europe as well as middle east and africa . it also cooperates with elpida , micron and samsung .\nwe was ranked 43rd in a 2009 ranking of 200 polish it - companies compiled by computerworld .\ngoodram pbxx powerbanks ( i . e . pb01 , pb02 , etc . ) which are covered by a 2 - year manufacturer\u2019s warranty ;\ndelivering complete products as purchased , i . e . together with all elements of the set ( e . g . dual chanel memory \u2013 a set of 2 memory modules , etc . ) ,\ndelivering the products complained about after removing third - party\u2019s and additional labels , stickers , etc . attached to products by the advertising party from them ,\nif the products complained about are delivered in person to the service point , the service point shall confirm acceptance of the complaint by issuing a receipt .\nif the products complained about are delivered through a carrier ( freight forwarder ) , the service point shall confirm acceptance of the complaint by approving a receipt of the consignment with the appropriate carrier .\nthey shall not be held liable for the consequences of loss of the aforesaid document .\nthe discrepancies shall be clarified within 2 business days of the date of receipt of the products complained about . the return of the products complained about , referred to in section 7 , shall occur within 7 business days or another period agreed upon with the complainant .\ndamages caused by misuse or use contrary to the instruction posted on the manufacturer\u2019s website , storage or installation instructions .\nlife support systems shall be understood as systems which serve to support and sustain vital functions whose failure could lead to a threat to the health or life of the user .\n\u201ccritical components\u201d are those whose failure could lead to a breakdown of life support equipment or systems or a decline in their safety or effectiveness .\n\u201ccritical applications\u201d are those which carry a potential risk of death , injury or serious damage to property or the environment .\nthe products should not be used with audio - video equipment , in particular , digital and analog decoders , with the exception of products which are intended for use in such equipment .\nany matters not covered by the present document shall be governed by the applicable law of the republic of poland , including the act of 23 april 1964 \u2013 civil code ( journal of laws of 2016 , item 380 , as amended ) .\nthe warranty shall not include any damages , limitations of functionality or performance of goodram products caused by downloading incompatible software by the user .\nby paying particular attention to trade secrets and on the basis of the regulation of the european parliament and of the council ( ec ) 2016 / 679 of 27 april 2016 , we kindly request you not to include any documents in return shipments , which are not necessary to carry out the complaint procedures , especially those which include personal data of your customers ."]}
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", "topic": 18}], "title": "gallaher group", "paragraphs": ["tom gallaher started out in business in northern ireland , laying the foundations for the gallaher group .\nacquisition of austria tabak . * * topics of gallaher before participating in the jt group\ngallaher continued to make acquisitions . in 1984 , it purchased prestige group plc . under the\nacquisition of liggett - ducat ( russia ) . * * topics of gallaher before participating in the jt group\ngallaher group plc .\ninternational directory of company histories . . retrieved july 09 , 2018 from urltoken urltoken\nairton cigar sales limited ; benson & hedges , ltd . ; benson & hedges ( dublin ) ltd . ; cope & lloyd ( overseas ) ltd . ; cope brothers & co . , ltd . ; gallaher ( dublin ) limited ; gallaher ( ukraine ) limited ; gallaher asia limited ; gallaher asset finance 1998 limited ; gallaher asset finance 2000 limited ; gallaher austria ( holdings ) limited ; gallaher austria limited ; gallaher benelux limited ; gallaher canarias sa ; gallaher finance and distribution limited ; gallaher finance limited ; gallaher finance overseas limited ; gallaher france eurl ; gallaher group plc ; gallaher hellas sa ; gallaher international limited ; gallaher kazakhstan llc ; gallaher limited ; gallaher overseas ( holdings ) limited ; gallaher overseas limited ; gallaher pensions holdings limited ; gallaher pensions limited ; gallaher quest trustees limited ; gallaher services limited ; gallaher spain s . a . ; j . r . f . realty , inc . ; roughburn forestry limited ; s . n . farms limited ; s . n . woodlands limited ; silk cut ( dublin ) limited ; silk cut sa ; the galleon insurance company limited ; the schooner insurance company limited .\nprincipal subsidiaries : airton cigar sales limited ; benson & hedges , ltd . ; benson & hedges ( dublin ) ltd . ; cope & lloyd ( overseas ) ltd . ; cope brothers & co . , ltd . ; gallaher ( dublin ) limited ; gallaher ( ukraine ) limited ; gallaher asia limited ; gallaher asset finance 1998 limited ; gallaher asset finance 2000 limited ; gallaher austria ( holdings ) limited ; gallaher austria limited ; gallaher benelux limited ; gallaher canarias sa ; gallaher finance and distribution limited ; gallaher finance limited ; gallaher finance overseas limited ; gallaher france eurl ; gallaher group plc ; gallaher hellas sa ; gallaher international limited ; gallaher kazakhstan llc ; gallaher limited ; gallaher overseas ( holdings ) limited ; gallaher overseas limited ; gallaher pensions holdings limited ; gallaher pensions limited ; gallaher quest trustees limited ; gallaher services limited ; gallaher spain s . a . ; j . r . f . realty , inc . ; roughburn forestry limited ; s . n . farms limited ; s . n . woodlands limited ; silk cut ( dublin ) limited ; silk cut sa ; the galleon insurance company limited ; the schooner insurance company limited .\ngallaher limited began the 1990s with a strategy based on diversification . further strategic development of gallaher\ngallaher group plc , which makes silk cut and benson & hedges cigarettes , was taken over by japan tobacco earlier this year .\nthe tobacco group gallaher is to axe 430 jobs and close its dublin factory as part of a move to restructure its european operations .\ngallaher group plc .\ninternational directory of company histories . . encyclopedia . com . ( july 9 , 2018 ) . urltoken\nthe jt group ' s overseas history began with the founding of austria tabak in vienna .\nthe bulk of the group ' s rest of the world sales are in the republic .\ntokyo \u2014 japan tobacco has acquired gallaher group for $ 15 billion , both sides said wednesday , in what was the biggest japanese overseas acquisition ever .\na spokesman for gallaher , part of the japan tobacco group which now owns the factory , blamed a 50 % reduction in sales since 1999 for the closure .\ngallaher group plc , the uk tobacco group that closed its plant in tallaght , dublin , last year , has seen a rise in its irish operating profits despite a fall in its irish turnover . lower costs and higher prices more than compensated for a fall in irish sales .\nacquisition of cres neva ltd . ( russia ) . glamour is launched ( russia , ukraine , kazakhstan ) . * * topics of gallaher before participating in the jt group\ngallaher group plc ' s head office is located in weybridge in the uk and the group has four divisions , which together employ over 12 , 000 people . these comprise : u . k . , europe , commonwealth of independent states ( cis ) and rest - of - world .\nnigel dunlop , the group operations director , said :\nany proposal to reduce jobs is regrettable , particularly when our employees contribute so much to the success of the group .\nit broke the news to its staff yesterday .\nthe u . k . division is based at the group ' s headquarters in weybridge . gallaher is one of two leading tobacco companies operating in the u . k . market . the group leads the premium cigarette and cigar markets and has strong positions in the value cigarette and handrolling tobacco markets .\ngallaher ' s brands are available in some 80 countries throughout europe , the c . i . s . , africa , and asia . in 2005 , the group sold 174 billion cigarettes , and in the first six months of 2006 , gallaher sold 85 . 5 billion cigarettes .\njapan tobacco , the overseas distributor for winston , camel and salem cigarettes , and gallaher group , the british - based maker of silk cut and benson & hedges cigarettes , originally announced the deal last december .\ngallaher ' s c . i . s . division is founded on strong cigarette market positions in russia , kazakhstan and ukraine . the group ' s russian brands are produced at its moscow factory . this is gallaher ' s largest facility with an annual production capacity of around 65 billion sticks . gallaher also has factories at almaty , kazakhstan and cherkassy , ukraine .\ngallaher ' s europe division is based in vienna , austria . the group leads the austrian and republic of ireland cigarette markets and has positions in many other european markets in the e . u . and central and eastern europe . gallaher also has leading tobacco distribution positions in austria and germany .\ngallaher acquires the u . k . and irish interests of benson & hedges .\nin the commonwealth of independent states , gallaher ' s objective is to grow regional market share while increasing the proportion of its brands sold in the intermediate - and higher - priced sectors across the region . gallaher has experienced strong gains in russia , where the group has a 17 % market share ( in 2005 ) .\nbritish american tobacco p . l . c . ; imperial tobacco group plc ; philip morris international inc . ( u . s . a . ) .\ni am pleased to welcome gallaher and its employees into the jt group ,\nsaid japan tobacco ' s chief executive , hiroshi kimura .\nthis acquisition is a significant milestone in the development of jt ' s international tobacco business .\nthe group , which makes silk cut and benson & hedges cigarettes in the uk , said the job cuts would affect its british , irish and austrian operations .\nanalysts said the restructuring would save the group \u00a312m . gallaher ' s shares rose 11 . 5p to 592 . 5p . the plans follow the closure of its malmo factory in sweden last year , which it acquired as part of the austria tabak deal .\nfrom its humble beginnings as a quick stop copy center , the gallaher group has been serving its clients for more than 30 years , under the watchful eye of owners john and stephanie gallaher . the gallahers pride themselves on being mindful of the wants and needs of their customers and continually work to offer new and expanded services . mailing services were added in 1984 , graphic design in 1987 , photography in 2001 and website design in 2007 . throughout its history , the gallaher group has added numerous printing presses ranging from one - color to full - color , always striving to remain on the cutting edge of printing innovation .\nprincipal competitors : british american tobacco p . l . c . ; imperial tobacco group plc ; philip morris international inc . ( u . s . a . ) .\ngallaher demerged from american brands in may , 1997 and , for the first time , gallaher group plc ' s shares were listed on both the london stock exchange and its a . d . r . ' s on the new york stock exchange . american brands also took the step of changing its name , and is now known as fortune brands , inc .\nthe deal was approved by gallaher shareholders march 9 , and was granted final court approval tuesday .\nwithin a year of the tobacco advertising ban , gallaher introduced a new entry in the budget - priced sector of the cigarette market . the brand may fair was introduced , and it joined gallaher\ngallaher was founded by tom gallaher , who in 1857 started his own business in londonderry , making and selling pipe tobaccos . within 16 years , he had prospered enough to move to larger premises in\nthe company flourished and in 1928 it became a public limited company . it was forty years later that gallaher established their offices , as well as a factory , in dublin , at an opening officiated by taoiseach jack lynch . following a period of restructuring that began with the acquisition of the gallaher group by jt , the irish operations have been trading as jti ireland since 2009 .\ngallahers is a cigarette , tobacco and cigar manufacturer . the business was founded by the late tom gallaher\ndemand for gallaher ' s american blended cigarettes in europe is largely met by manufacturing facilities in austria .\ns shares . it was arranged that the chairman and chief executive of gallaher limited would sit on the board of american brands , while american brands would have non - executive directors on the gallaher board .\nafter the acquisition of katokichi co . , ltd . and fuji foods corporation , jt concentrates its processed food operations , including frozen food and seasonings operations , at the katokichi group .\nthe group ' s strategy is to maintain and develop strong market positions , capitalising on its proven ability to build brand equity . in the key uk cigarette market , gallaher aims to defend vigorously its leading position in the high margin premium sector and to continue to increase its share of the growing low price sector . gallaher ' s international strategy is to continue to develop a balanced portfolio of interests in established and emerging markets with growth prospects - - either independently or through strategic alliances or acquisitions . the group ' s core international sales concentrate on building brands for local smokers . innovative advertising and creative marketing initiatives have built up brand recognition and loyalty with gallaher ' s consumers over many years . this brand equity and superior marketing skills enable the group to meet , and anticipate , changing trends , and to continue to develop new markets , with new brands and line extensions .\nusing its standing as a subsidiary of a giant conglomerate , gallaher was able to continue its expansion and diversification without severely troubling its balance sheet . dollond & aitchison ' s overseas expansion began in 1974 with the acquisition of the italian company salmoiraghi vigano , which added the retailing of optical and medical instruments to the group ' s interests . the following year , american brands finally controlled 100 percent of gallaher ' s shares . it was arranged that the chairman and chief executive of gallaher limited would sit on the board of american brands , while american brands would have non - executive directors on the gallaher board .\nit was in 1857 that tom gallaher set up his irish roll tobacco company in derry , northern ireland .\nsobranie sobranie was established in 1897 , and is synonymous with super - premium luxury . over the years , gallaher has evolved a number of different brand variants within the sobranie house , delivering on gallaher\u2019s renowned quality standards .\ngallaher continued to reap success , even despite criticisms and raised eyebrows from industry analysts regarding marketing and pricing decisions made by the company . by 1996 , gallaher had grown to account for more than 50 percent of american brands\nthe cigarette brands sold by gallaher in the u . k . are produced at the group ' s factory in lisnafillan , northern ireland . this factory also produces virginia - blended cigarettes for export to markets in the europe and rest - of - world divisions , as well as all of gallaher ' s cigar brands that were formerly produced at the now - closed j . r . freeman cigar factory in cardiff , wales .\nld ld is gallaher\u2019s most popular cigarette brand . it was launched in russia in 1999 , and is currently the number one brand in the value segment . having gained a strong position in c . i . s . markets , ld has been rolled out across the group\u2019s operations \u2013 from western europe to china .\nthe years immediately following its spinoff from american brands were an extremely busy time for gallaher . although the tobacco industry in britain was in the midst of making a small comeback in the late 1990s , with companies like gallaher and imperial tobacco gaining listings on the london stock market , an increasingly complicated marketplace posed a number of challenges to gallaher . for one , high taxes on cigarettes in the united kingdom were pushing many consumers toward cheaper brands . although gallaher\noverall , the group reported a 4 . 4 per cent rise in pre - tax profits , to \u00a3250 million , as higher uk cigarette sales offset worsening conditions in other european markets , including ireland .\ntwo similar acquisitions followed in 1973 . the tm group , previously called mayfair , was a company operating vending machines that dispensed cigarettes , drinks , and snacks in licensed and industrial catering outlets . perhaps tm\ns consumers over many years . this brand equity and superior marketing skills enable the group to meet , and anticipate , changing trends , and to continue to develop new markets , with new brands and line extensions\nthe gallaher group is a full - service communications company with a distinct advantage over others \u2013 all phases of your communications project can be completed in - house from project conception , design , photography , printing and mailing . it has never been easier to get your message out and , ultimately , make your business more profitable .\nunderwent a change that gallaher was astute enough to exploit . soon other tobacco manufacturers also began to cater to this change in tastes . by 1888 , he was producing flake tobaccos and cigarettes , which , included in the full range of gallaher products , were displayed at the irish exhibition in london during that same year . the expedition also saw the opening of gallaher\nmemphis memphis was launched in austria in 1897 , and is the group\u2019s key brand in this market . the brand\u2019s footprint has been extended into central and eastern europe , and more recently was launched in china and singapore .\ngallaher continued this diversification phase by making its first foray into retail distribution . in 1971 it established the marshell group , a retail franchise operation that sold mainly tobacco products and confectionery through concessions within major retail stores across the united kingdom . within 20 years the concessions numbered around 635 , and the company also had more than 50 of its own retail outlets .\nand africa . with u . k . profits diminishing , gallaher was clearly looking abroad to build the foundation for its future success .\nthe group owns a number of well - known brands including silk cut and benson & hedges . it said uk consumers smoked 3 . 3 per cent more of its cigarettes in the first half of 2004 despite prices continuing to go up .\nmayfair mayfair was launched in 1992 , and is currently available across a selection of the group\u2019s markets worldwide . in the u . k . , its key market , mayfair has become britain\u2019s second best - selling king - size cigarette brand .\ngallaher continued to reap success , even despite criticisms and raised eyebrows from industry analysts regarding marketing and pricing decisions made by the company . by 1996 , gallaher had grown to account for more than 50 percent of american brands ' yearly sales figures . the following year , american brands made the decision to spin off gallaher . prior to the spinoff , gallaher had helped american brands achieve $ 6 . 9 million in 1996 tobacco sales alone . following the divestiture , american brands changed its name to fortune brands , inc . the new name more accurately reflected that corporation ' s holdings - - ironically ,\namerican\nbrands had been responsible for numerous international holdings for years , including gallaher .\nmeanwhile , gallaher itself began to broaden its scope . an interesting and substantial acquisition in 1970 was the dollond & aitchison group , whose main specialty was the supply of optical services and advice , spectacles , contact lenses , and accessories . dollond & aitchison possessed an extensive branch network throughout the united kingdom . also acquired was a small ophthalmic instruments manufacturing and distributing operation , called keeler limited .\nronson the ronson trademark was developed in the late 1980s , and joined the gallaher portfolio when the company acquired austria tabak in 2001 . it has been a major driver of gallaher\u2019s growth in various markets in central and eastern europe , and across the c . i . s . .\ngallaher was founded by tom gallaher , who in 1857 started his own business in londonderry , making and selling pipe tobaccos . within 16 years , he had prospered enough to move to larger premises in belfast . toward the end of the 1870s , tom gallaher crossed the atlantic for the first time in order to personally supervise the buying of his company ' s tobacco leaves . he visited kentucky , north carolina , virginia , and missouri , and following his first trip the expedition became an annual event . gallaher rose to become a notable figure in trade on both sides of the atlantic .\njt significantly strengthened the international tobacco business by acquiring gallaher in 2007 and rjr nabisco ' s non - u . s . tobacco operations in 1999 .\nin 1962 , gallaher acquired j . wix and sons ltd . of london , the makers of kensitas , a well - known cigarette . the company\n. in fact , this severely affected the entire industry in the united kingdom , but gallaher remained confident , and continued as planned with the expansion of the eyeland express chain . within two years , dollond & aitchison had virtually completed a major restructuring of its retail and service facilities . it became the largest optical group in europe , with more than 500 outlets in the united kingdom alone and strong and profitable overseas business .\nross , sarah ,\ngallaher and imperial move on austrian tabak ,\nfinancial times ( london ) , february 19 , 2001 , p . 28 .\nthe company ' s roots date back to 1857 when tom gallaher started a business making irish roll tobacco in londonderry , in what is now northern ireland .\n, and following his first trip the expedition became an annual event . gallaher rose to become a notable figure in trade on both sides of the atlantic .\n( ec ) banned all advertising of tobacco products on u . k . television . at the time the ban was instituted , gallaher owned the united kingdom\nusing its standing as a subsidiary of a giant conglomerate , gallaher was able to continue its expansion and diversification without severely troubling its balance sheet . dollond & aitchison\nthe group sold 1 . 3 billion cigarettes in the republic in the first half of 2004 , down from 1 . 4 billion in the first half of 2003 . it retained its lead position in the market , with its share going from 49 per cent from 48 . 4 per cent .\n, which sought cooperation in a study to ascertain to what degree equality of opportunity was being afforded to protestants and roman catholics . the agency had been advised of gallaher\nyearly sales figures . the following year , american brands made the decision to spin off gallaher . prior to the spinoff , gallaher had helped american brands achieve $ 6 . 9 million in 1996 tobacco sales alone . following the divestiture , american brands changed its name to fortune brands , inc . the new name more accurately reflected that corporation\nproduct and joined other cigarettes at the opposite end of the spectrum from mayfair . at that time , gallaher was producing the top three cigarette brands in the united kingdom .\nmeanwhile , the tobacco business , managed by gallaher tobacco , remained a strong performer . in the declining u . k . cigarette market , gallaher had increased its volume of sales and was making the three leading brands : benson and hedges special filter , silk cut , and berkeley superkings . gallaher also manufactured the leading u . k . pipe tobacco , the leading cigar , and the second largest brand of hand - rolling tobacco in the united kingdom . gallaher international , the export arm , also was undergoing increased development in the early 1990s , and was well placed to take advantage of the trend toward low - tar cigarettes , pushing for markets in france , spain , and greece .\nmeanwhile , the tobacco business , managed by gallaher tobacco , remained a strong performer . in the declining u . k . cigarette market , gallaher had increased its volume of sales and was making the three leading brands : benson and hedges special filter , silk cut , and berkeley superkings . gallaher also manufactured the leading u . k . pipe tobacco , the leading cigar , and the second largest brand of hand - rolling tobacco in the united kingdom . gallaher international , the export arm , also was undergoing increased development in the early 1990s , and was well placed to take advantage of the trend toward low - tar cigarettes , pushing for markets in france , spain , and greece .\nwithin a year of the tobacco advertising ban , gallaher introduced a new entry in the budget - priced sector of the cigarette market . the brand mayfair was introduced , and it joined gallaher ' s berkeley superkings brand , which was currently the best - selling brand in the budget - priced market . mayfair was immediately given a poster advertisement campaign , which focused mainly on the low price of the product . furthermore , gallaher attempted to appeal to potential customers by lowering the cost of mayfair by the same amount that the government had just added as duty to the cost of the cigarettes . soon thereafter , gallaher also introduced its eclipse brand , which was classified as a\nsuper luxury length\nproduct and joined other cigarettes at the opposite end of the spectrum from mayfair . at that time , gallaher was producing the top three cigarette brands in the united kingdom .\nthe group ' s operating profits for its\nrest of the world\nsales , i . e . the republic , africa and the middle east , were up 9 . 5 per cent in the first half of 2004 , to \u00a327 million ( \u20ac39 . 7 million ) , according to figures released yesterday .\nthe following year , the section of gallaher ' s business represented by dollond & aitchison suffered a setback when the british government abolished free vision tests for the majority of people , and spectacles and contact lenses for retail became liable for value - added tax . in fact , this severely affected the entire industry in the united kingdom , but gallaher remained confident , and continued as planned with the expansion of the eyeland express chain . within two years , dollond & aitchison had virtually completed a major restructuring of its retail and service facilities . it became the largest optical group in europe , with more than 500 outlets in the united kingdom alone and strong and profitable overseas business .\nin the key uk cigarette market , gallaher aims to defend vigorously its leading position in the high margin premium sector and to continue to increase its share of the growing low price sector .\ns overseas revenues , the company continued to view international expansion as critical to its sustained growth . toward this end , gallaher set out on an acquisition spree in the five years after it was divested from american brands , a strategy that raised its operating profits by 20 percent over a two - year span and expanded its overall annual cigarette production from 33 billion to 60 billion . gallaher\nin 2007 , gallaher , a ftse 100 business , was acquired by japan tobacco for gbp 9 . 4 billion . at the time , this was the largest foreign acquisition by a japanese company .\nthe biggest change in the company ' s history thus far happened in 1968 when the american tobacco company acquired gallaher . the american tobacco company changed its name in 1969 to american brands , inc .\nin europe , gallaher aims to defend its market leading positions in austria and the republic of ireland \u2013 balancing volumes and margins \u2013 and to grow share elsewhere , notably in central and eastern europe .\nthe rest - of - world division comprises operations in scandinavia and the baltics , poland , the asia - pacific region , and africa . gallaher leads the swedish cigarette market and has growing positions in other markets . the division has regional head offices in certain markets , including sweden and singapore . brands are produced for the division by gallaher ' s factories in lisnafillan , austria , and poland .\nafter gallaher became a wholly - owned subsidiary of american brands , it had several other diversified interests , such as an optical company ( dollond & aitchison ) , a kitchenware company ( prestige ) , and a whisky manufacturer ( whyte & mackay ) . however , these were gradually disposed of over time , and gallaher , under the ownership of american brands , refocused as a 100 % tobacco company in january , 1996 .\ngallahers is a cigarette , tobacco and cigar manufacturer . the business was founded by the late tom gallaher ( who came from the northwest of the province close to eglinton ) , in the early 1900 ' s .\ngallaher said its plans took into account its\nbroader international base\n. it acquired austria tabak in 2001 and russia ' s liggett - ducat in 2000 and is focusing on extending its footprint into central asia .\n. gallaher also produced a 30 - minute video showcase of the best of the hamlet advertisements over the years , which was then sold to the public to keep the spirit of the 27 - year hamlet campaign alive .\ns concern . heavy lobbying for government intervention did begin to show results by the year 2000 , when increased vigilance by customs agencies caused the rate of decline in duty - paid cigarette sales to go down from 12 percent to slightly more than 2 percent . the bootlegging situation , however , also prompted gallaher to look elsewhere for ways to offset the decline in profits . although a strong british pound during the late 1990s had already cut into gallaher\nthe first london factory was opened the following year at clerkenwell road to increase production , and in 1896 the belfast factory moved into larger quarters . that same year , the company was incorporated as gallaher limited . an important development two years later was the discovery of a yellow and white burley leaf . gallaher started to use it immediately , and in 1908 completed a transaction important to the history of the industry by purchasing the entire irish tobacco crop .\nthe first london factory was opened the following year at clerkenwell road to increase production , and in 1896 the belfast factory moved into larger quarters . that same year , the company was incorporated as gallaher limited . an important development two years later was the discovery of a yellow and white burley leaf . gallaher started to use it immediately , and in 1908 completed a transaction important to the history of the industry by purchasing the entire irish tobacco crop .\nsilk cut gallaher created silk cut in 1963 . today , it is the leading u . k . lower - tar brand , has significant market shares in the republic of ireland and greece , and is being launched across europe .\ns berkeley superkings brand , which was currently the best - selling brand in the budget - priced market . mayfair was immediately given a poster advertisement campaign , which focused mainly on the low price of the product . furthermore , gallaher attempted to appeal to potential customers by lowering the cost of mayfair by the same amount that the government had just added as duty to the cost of the cigarettes . soon thereafter , gallaher also introduced its eclipse brand , which was classified as a\nin its rest - of - world division , gallaher seeks to grow its positions in poland , the baltics , africa and the asia - pacific region , while defending its leading position in the swedish cigarette market \u2013 balancing volumes and margins .\nin the mid - 1990s , gallaher continued to increase recognition of its name in its home market , through various types of sponsorship . a1though it had withdrawn patronage of the silk cut tennis championship in 1990 , the benson & hedges cup at lord\ntwo similar acquisitions followed in 1973 . the tm group , previously called mayfair , was a company operating vending machines that dispensed cigarettes , drinks , and snacks in licensed and industrial catering outlets . perhaps tm ' s best known manifestation in the united kingdom was the ubiquitous vendepac machine . another purchase was that of forbuoys plc , a chain of shops selling tobacco , confectionery , newspapers , and magazines , again with branches throughout the united kingdom .\nthe company will shut its factory in dublin , shifting cigarette production to its lisnafillan site in northern ireland . the move , which follows the closure five years ago of a factory in england , will mean 120 job losses in dublin . another 175 positions will go over two years at lisnafillan , reflecting recent steps to modernise the site . a further 85 posts will go in austria , with the remainder of the cuts spread across the group .\npublic company incorporated : 1896 as gallaher limited employees : 3 , 519 sales : $ 7 . 94 billion ( 2001 ) stock exchanges : london new york ticker symbol : glh naic : 312221 cigarette manufacturing ; 312229 other tobacco product manufacturing ( pt )\n, the shop was bombed and practically destroyed , but was rebuilt with the return of peace . when benson & hedges joined gallaher , it brought not only its best - selling cigarettes , but also its royal warrant , which was first bestowed by queen victoria\nin the u . k . , gallaher seeks to increase its shares of the growing value cigarette sector , and to defend its leading positions in the premium cigarette and cigar sectors \u2013 achieving an appropriate balance between sales volumes and the margins achieved on those volumes .\nin 1900 , queen victoria awarded gallaher a royal warrant , and in 1928 it became a publicly traded company for the first time . the first major acquisition took place in 1936 with the purchase of j . a . pattreiouex ( the makers of the senior service brand ) , followed by the acquisition of cigarmakers j . r . freeman in 1947 . the united kingdom branch of benson and hedges was then acquired in 1955 . in 1963 , gallaher launched silk cut , which would go on to be among the company ' s most popular brands .\nin 1988 , along with other companies in northern ireland , gallaher was approached by the former fair employment agency for northern ireland , which sought cooperation in a study to ascertain to what degree equality of opportunity was being afforded to protestants and roman catholics . the agency had been advised of gallaher ' s longstanding interest in the question , and the report concluded :\nthe efforts made by the company and the local trade union officials to introduce locally meaningful equal opportunity measures are positive and encouraging and the agency is satisfied that the action taken is indicative of real commitment to provide equality of opportunity .\nbenson & hedges owned in the u . k . by gallaher since 1955 , benson & hedges has a proud british heritage . it is the leading u . k . premium brand , number one in the republic of ireland , and , more recently , is gaining popularity in a number of european markets .\nsince its inception , gallaher had maintained considerable holdings in northern ireland , and by the 1990s was one of the largest manufacturing employers there . operations included a warehouse complex for tobacco leaf at connswater , east belfast , and a sales distribution center on the outskirts of the city . production took place at lisnafillan , near ballymena , county antrim , in a modern factory complex handling cigarettes , pipe tobacco , and hand - rolling tobacco . also at lisnafillan was the company ' s research and development division , which was a particularly vital establishment to gallaher ' s drive to keep its position as market leader in low - tar cigarettes .\ns stock . by 1968 , american tobacco had increased its holdings in gallaher shares to 67 percent . american tobacco had been a relative failure in its native tobacco market , but was now using a steady cash flow wisely to buy and diversify . in 1969 , in recognition of its changing profile , it was renamed american brands , inc .\ns castella brand . during the weeks preceding the ban , gallaher ran most of its old and new advertisements on u . k . television in a last - ditch effort to maintain its edge . for years , the hamlet television advertisements had been wildly popular with the u . k . public and had won 15 lion awards at the international advertising film festival at\ngallaher\u2019s objective is to maximise the cash flow from its core markets ( austria , republic of ireland , sweden , and the u . k . ) to fund its international growth strategy through export opportunities , \u2018on - the - ground\u2019 investments ( start - ups and acquisitions ) and joint ventures and alliances across europe , the c . i . s . , africa and asia .\nin the mid - 1990s , gallaher continued to increase recognition of its name in its home market , through various types of sponsorship . although it had withdrawn patronage of the silk cut tennis championship in 1990 , the benson & hedges cup at lord ' s remained an important sponsorship . this cricket competition was vital to the test and county cricket board during those years , as the sponsorship arrangement guaranteed the organization \u00a33 million over a five - year period . other sponsorships within the benson & hedges portfolio were the international open golf championship at st . mellion , cornwall ; the masters snooker tournament at wembley ; the silk cut showjumping derby ; and the silk cut nautical awards . in northern ireland , small business development was encouraged by the gallaher business challenge award scheme , and the company was also the major private sponsor of the ulster orchestra .\nproduction increased significantly , and tom gallaher was the master of a thriving business when he died in 1927 at the age of 87 . he had maintained an active interest in the company until the time of his death and had achieved great civic respectability as a governor of the royal victoria hospital in belfast . he also was credited with being the first person in the tobacco industry to introduce a 47 - hour working week and annual paid holiday .\n3 million over a five - year period . other sponsorships within the benson & hedges portfolio were the international open golf championship at st . mellion , cornwall ; the masters snooker tournament at wembley ; the silk cut show - jumping derby ; and the silk cut nautical awards . in northern ireland , small business development was encouraged by the gallaher business challenge award scheme , and the company was also the major private sponsor of the ulster orchestra .\ngallaher also continued to operate in the republic of ireland , where it was the second largest tobacco company . cigarettes , pipe tobacco , and hand - rolling tobacco were manufactured in a factory just outside dublin . on the british mainland , three top - selling cigarette brands and a wide range of smaller brands were made at the famous senior service factory at hyde , east of manchester , and cigars were produced at cardiff and port talbot in south wales .\ngallaher also continued to operate in the republic of ireland , where it was the second largest tobacco company . cigarettes , pipe tobacco , and hand - rolling tobacco were manufactured in a factory just outside dublin . on the british mainland , three top - selling cigarette brands and a wide range of smaller brands were made at the famous senior service factory at hyde , east of manchester , and cigars were produced at cardiff and port talbot in south wales .\nr j lilley mbe - sept ' 05 i worked in gallaher ' s factory for thirty three and a half years . during that time i saw tremendous changes in the numbers employed and the machinery used . when i first started at the end of 1958 the cigarette making machines produced 1000 to 1200 cigarettes / min while now they produce 15 , 000 / min . this is a well constructed article and obviously much research went into it . well done .\n. the liggett - ducat acquisition was followed by a joint venture with state - run shanghai tobacco in china in february 2001 , and in june 2001 gallaher successfully outbid rival imperial for austrian tabak , paying $ 2 billion for a company responsible for 90 percent of cigarette sales in austria . by 2002 the company was competing for control of german cigarette manufacturer reemtsa , the largest private tobacco company in the world , while also eyeing possible entries into cigarette markets in the\nthere is no better time to start a business in the u . s . !\nsays anne deeter gallaher . anne and co - author amy d . howell are entrepreneurs , speakers , and passionate advocates for helping women and students reach their high gears . high gear is not just a mentality , but a way of life for anne and amy . after connecting for the first time via twitter , the duo set a course to develop their first book ,\nlyn bennett welch - oct ' 06 hi i was wondering if anyone had any information on the entertainment part of gallahers . my mum was a part of it in 1953 , she was a singer and helped entertain the patients at the forest green hospital . her name was mary baxter ( became bennett when she married ) . i am trying to gather information and old photos of her and i would really appreciate any information anyone would have on this part of gallaher ' s history .\nbenson & hedges had enjoyed development and success parallel to gallaher limited , though in a more elevated style . richard benson and william hedges began their business in 1873 . benson & hedges notably departed from the custom of dispensing tobacco by weight . their tobacco was prepared as a blend or mixture and packed in a sealed tin . this assured the customer that his goods would reach him in the freshest possible condition and also had experienced no tampering . the business also benefited from the patronage of the\na tradition ended in 1999 when h . m . queen elizabeth ii withdrew her royal warrant from tobacco manufacturers ; this affected gallaher , as well as its benson and hedges brands . while the queen ' s great - grandfather ( king edward vii ) , grandfather ( king george v ) , and father ( king george vi ) were all smokers ( a habit which arguably contributed to their deaths ) , her majesty does not smoke , and her son and heir , the prince of wales , is an ardent anti - smoker .\nsmoking , and cigarette smoking in particular , enjoyed a continuous popularity throughout the 1930s and 1940s . the anxieties of world war ii were a further stimulus to tobacco consumption . in the 1950s , however , evidence was produced that not only linked smoking to lung cancer and heart disease , but also suggested that long - term cigarette smokers might be more susceptible to lung cancer than pipe or cigar users , or nonsmokers . these findings seemed to do no harm to gallaher limited , however , which was looking to expand in 1955 and succeeded in acquiring the u . k . and irish interests of the prestigious benson & hedges company .\nsmoking , and cigarette smoking in particular , enjoyed a continuous popularity throughout the 1930s and 1940s . the anxieties of world war ii were a further stimulus to tobacco consumption . in the 1950s , however , evidence was produced that not only linked smoking to lung cancer and heart disease , but also suggested that long - term cigarette smokers might be more susceptible to lung cancer than pipe or cigar users , or nonsmokers . these findings seemed to do no harm to gallaher limited , however , which was looking to expand in 1955 and succeeded in acquiring the u . k . and irish interests of the prestigious benson & hedges company .\ns lambert & butler , which in itself claimed more than 10 percent of the overall cigarette market in the united kingdom . although gallaher had introduced its own cut - rate brand , mayfair , in 1992 , it still accounted for only 2 . 1 percent of the total market as late as may 1997 . recognizing the need to become more aggressive , the company launched a second cut - rate brand , sovereign , in late 1996 . bolstered by a huge marketing campaign , the move soon paid off , and by late 1997 sovereign and mayfair could boast sales growth of 89 percent over the course of only six months . by september 2000 , mayfair had become the third leading cigarette in the overall market .\nwhen smoking became popular with women during edward ' s reign , benson & hedges produced variations of the cigarette designed to appeal to women , tipped with rose leaves or violets , for example , or on a miniature scale . increasing demand led to the establishment of a separate factory , although the original shop remained at its location on old bond street . during world war ii , the shop was bombed and practically destroyed , but was rebuilt with the return of peace . when benson & hedges joined gallaher , it brought not only its best - selling cigarettes , but also its royal warrant , which was first bestowed by queen victoria\nto purvey cigarettes and cigars for use in her household ,\nand later renewed by subsequent monarchs .\nbenson & hedges had enjoyed development and success parallel to gallaher limited , though in a more elevated style . richard benson and william hedges began their business in 1873 . benson & hedges notably departed from the custom of dispensing tobacco by weight . their tobacco was prepared as a blend or mixture and packed in a sealed tin . this assured the customer that his goods would reach him in the freshest possible condition and also had experienced no tampering . the business also benefited from the patronage of the bon vivant prince of wales , later king edward vii , who asked benson & hedges to prepare and make into cigarettes a parcel of egyptian tobacco leaf that he had acquired . they did this , and adapted the style to market\ncairo citadel ,\none of the first egyptian - type cigarettes to be made in britain .\ndoctype html public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\na cigar factory that has been at the centre of a cardiff community for nearly 100 years is to close with the loss of 184 jobs .\nthe decision to close the japan tobacco factory in grangetown has been blamed on a fall in cigar sales , which has been accelerated by the smoking ban .\nthe site in penarth road , known locally as jr freeman ' s , will close in september 2009 .\nthe decision is a result of a continuing decline in the uk cigar market , and has been accelerated by the smoking ban ,\nhe said .\nit is a commercial decision ( to move production to northern ireland ) ,\nhe said .\nit ' s a great blow to the area , it ' s been a big employer for many years . whole families have worked there , particularly women\nthe new jobs are expected to be created at the company ' s factory at lisnafillan , ballymena , co antrim , which employs more than 900 workers .\nthe spokesman added :\nobviously the proposal is regrettable and the changes do not reflect the performance of the factory of the workforce in cardiff .\nthe old jr freeman cigar factory moved to grangetown in cardiff in 1908 from london and relocated to a new factory in nearby penarth road in the early 1960s .\njoan gallagher , secretary of grangetown community concern , said whole generations worked at the factory , which also employed in the past bus - loads of workers travelling from the south wales valleys .\nit ' s a great blow to the area , it ' s been a big employer for many years . whole families have worked there , particularly women ,\nshe said .\nian paisley , who is assembly member for north antrim , said it was\nsad news for cardiff but of benefit to ballymena .\nit is a vote of confidence in the ballymena plant and will mean a significant increase in jobs in the locality .\nmost popular now | 56 , 514 people are reading stories on the site right now .\n;\nmost popular now | 17 , 029 pages were read in the last minute .\n;\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nfor inquiries related to this message please contact support . for sales inquiries , please visit urltoken\nif you believe this to be in error , please confirm below that you are not a robot by clicking\ni ' m not a robot\nbelow .\nplease make sure your browser supports javascript and cookies and that you are not blocking them from loading . for more information you can review the terms of service and cookie policy .\nspecial us offers through july 31 - 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out at any time .\nyou agree to receive occasional updates and special offers for the new york times ' s products and services .\na version of this article appears in print on april 18 , 2007 , in the international herald tribune .\nwe\u2019re interested in your feedback on this page . tell us what you think .\naccessibility concerns ? email us at accessibility @ urltoken . we would love to hear from you .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html + rdfa 1 . 1 / / en\nthe social history of smoking in the late victorian and edwardian ages was marked by the triumph of the cigarette . to that point in time , tobacco manufacturers had employed manual labor to make cigarettes as required , but soon cigarette - making machinery sped up production and thus satisfied the rising demand . it became acceptable for women to smoke , and new types of cigarettes were created to serve that market as well . by the outbreak of world war i in 1914 , the cigarette had established its dominance over all other forms of smoking ; it was considered vital to the welfare and morale of the armed forces and a valuable means of exchange ."]}
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", "topic": 36}], "title": "california newspapers partnership", "paragraphs": ["the california newspapers partnership , which publishes the san jose mercury news and more than 80 other newspapers in the state , has named jeff herr vice president for interactive , effective sept . 27 .\ngeorge riggs has resigned his post as president and chief executive of denver - based medianews group\u2019s california newspapers partnership , which owns the mercury news .\nmclean , va . \u2013 june 1 , 2015 \u2014 gannett co . , inc . today announced that it has completed the acquisition of the remaining 59 . 36 % interest in the texas - new mexico newspapers partnership that it did not own from digital first media . the deal was completed through the assignment of gannett\u2019s 19 . 49 % interest in the california newspapers partnership and additional cash consideration . as a result , gannett will own 100 % of the texas - new mexico newspapers partnership and will no longer have any ownership interest in california newspapers partnership .\nhe deal that would have sold all the digital first media properties to a private equity company collapsed just two weeks ago , and now the first piecemeal sales of newspapers has been initiated as gannett announced tht it would buy its remaining interest in the texas - new mexico newspapers partnership and the surrendering of its interst in the california newspapers partnership .\nin addition to her role as president and publisher of the bay area news group , ms . ryan will continue to serve as chief financial officer of the california newspapers partnership , the largest newspaper company in california .\nby this summer the cdnc will contain nearly 1 million pages of significant historical california newspapers published from 1846 to1922 , including the first california newspaper , the californian , and the first daily california newspaper , the daily alta california . it also contains issues of several current california newspapers that are part of a project to preserve and provide access to contemporary papers .\nryan will continue to serve as chief financial officer of california newspapers partnership , which she joined in 2007 . she was made general manager of the bay area news group last year .\n\u201csharon and i have worked closely together at california newspapers partnership and i\u2019m looking forward to working with her as she applies her considerable managerial talent to leading the bay area news group , \u201d he said .\na decline in government spending , rising rents and falling incomes have created a shortage of nearly one million affordable homes in five southern california counties , the nonprofit california housing partnership corp . reported monday , may 22 .\nbefore coming to the california newspapers partnership , ryan was director of business and operational analysis with the chicago tribune ; cfo at the san luis obispo tribune ; and cfo and vice president of technology at the st . paul pioneer press .\nthe center for bibliographical studies and research at uc riverside has partnered with online genealogy giant urltoken to digitize millions of pages of historical california newspapers , a partnership that will speed up processing of more than 100 , 000 reels of newspaper microfilm .\nenterprise has been recognized as one of the top medium - sized newspapers in texas . . .\nover the last 15 years ucr has assembled the largest existing archive of california newspapers on microfilm , some 100 , 000 , 100 - foot - long reels containing approximately 40 million pages of newspapers published between 1846 and the present . the acquisition of microfilm has been funded in part by the haynes foundation , the ahmanson foundation , ucr\u2019s tom\u00e1s rivera library , the university of california office of the president and the california state library .\nartificial turf fields are failing across southern california , costing millions . here\u2019s why .\nlaredo morning times , founded in 1881 , is one of the oldest newspapers in texas . . .\nriggs said he has finished consolidating the cnp\u2019s bay area newspapers and wants to \u201cmove on to other opportunities . \u201d\npeek inside \u2018flip or flop\u2019 star christina el moussa\u2019s new $ 4 . 1 million california home\nsan francisco chronicle is the largest newspaper in northern california and the second largest . . .\n\u201cthe partnership allows us to move forward faster , \u201d mark jones , goals chief executive officer , said thursday in a phone call from london .\nriverside\u2019s success contrasts with other southern california cities that are looking for more tools to shutter pot shops .\nthe news media alliance ( formerly naa ) offers several house ads you can download to promote public - notice advertising in newspapers .\nhearst newspapers is the operating group responsible for hearst\u2019s newspapers , local digital marketing services businesses and directories . with more than 4 , 000 employees across the nation , hearst newspapers publishes 24 dailies and 64 weeklies reaching more than 45 million unique visitors across the u . s . with related mobile websites and digital products . it also operates digital marketing services and directories businesses under the localedge brand .\nthere are 89 cooperating associations that assist california state parks by enhancing the educational and interpretive programs in parks .\npomona > > goals soccer centers , which has a facility in pomona , announced this week it is entering into a partnership with the group that owns the manchester city football club and other professional soccer teams that will lead to more soccer facilities in southern california and beyond .\nthe report is the latest \u201chousing needs\u201d assessment by the california housing partnership , a state - sponsored agency created to preserve affordable housing and advise leaders on housing policies . the report includes policy recommendations , including support for proposed legislation designed to raise money low - income housing .\nferran soriano , chief executive officer of the city football group , said in a goals\u2019 statement that the partnership will play a role in fueling the growth of soccer .\npublic notice california is a compilation of public notices published throughout the state of california . you will find notices from throughout california 24 hours a day , seven days a week about foreclosures , hearings , advertisements for bids , financial reports , ordinances and information about other government , business and judicial activities that are legally required to be published .\n\u201cmy judgement is , for the next two to five years the emphasis is southern california , \u201d he said .\nms . ryan has a broad and in - depth knowledge of the media industry that comes from her experience working at a large metro for tribune company ( chicago tribune ) , in a small market with knight ridder ( san luis obispo , ca ) and then a large cluster ( bay area news group ) . sharon also spent time at the st . paul pioneer press and served as cfo of the california newspapers partnership .\nas part of the partnership , city football group has authorized the joint venture to use its brands to promote business in north america , according to a statement from goals .\nthe partnership will eventually lead to the creation of youth soccer development programs , referee training and other programs similar to what exists currently in the united kingdom , jones said .\n\u00a9 california news publishers association 2701 k st . , sacramento , ca 95816 \u2022 916 - 288 - 6000 \u2022 email\nthe denver post is one of nearly 70 daily newspapers owned by digital first media , which just purchased the orange county register and press - enterprise .\nfounded in 1983 , urltoken llc is the world\u2019s largest online resource for family history with approximately 2 . 7 million subscribers across all family history sites . newspapers . com , launched in 2012 , currently hosts more than 62 million pages from 2 , 500 newspapers from the united states and around the world .\nmedianews acquired the mercury news , contra costa times and monterey herald in 2006 , adding them to its string of bay area newspapers which includes the oakland tribune , san mateo county times and hayward daily review . riggs oversaw the opening of a shared services center in san ramon and the integration of various operations of the newspapers .\ncurrent job : publisher , bay area news group ; chief financial officer , california newspapers partnership previous employment : san luis obispo tribune , cfo ; st . paul pioneer press , cfo and vice president of technology ; chicago tribune , director of business / operational analysis ; arthur anderson , auditor education : northwestern university kellogg school of management , master of business administration ; university of illinois at urbana - champaign , bachelor of science , accounting residence : san jose family : married , two children\nthe only press release service operated by the press for the press . pr mediarelease is a service of the california news publishers association .\nan earlier wave of dispensaries was closed around 2013 , when riverside won a california supreme court case asserting cities\u2019 right to bar them .\ndan smith is responsible for subscriber marketing , print audience retention and support services . he also leads our popular e - edition , a digital replica of our daily newspapers .\nmanchester city\u2019s soccer player danilo luiz da silva , center , who signed with the team july 23 , was among the athletes at goals pomona where officials with goals and manchester city announced this week the establishment of a partnership that will lead to the creation of new goals soccer centers across north america starting in southern california . ( courtesy photo )\nwhile the goal is to open soccer centers across north america , the initial focus of expansion efforts will be southern california , jones said .\nwhile her understanding of what came before is important , more significant now is her determination and commitment to helping chart the california region\u2019s path forward .\nthe announcement comes as newspapers move to reach an increasingly digital audience . ryan said she is \u201coptimistic and confident\u201d about the bay area news group\u2019s ability to adapt to the digital age .\narmstrong came to the times as editor in 1995 , less than a week before times heiress margaret lesher sold the contra costa times and its sister editions \u2014 the west county times , valley times , san ramon valley times and east county times \u2014 along with its other publications , to knight ridder for $ 360 million . he took over leadership of all east bay operations in 2006 with the purchase of the times newspapers by the california newspaper partnership , run by denver , colo . - based medianews along with its partners stephens media group and gannett .\nthe denver post is one of nearly 70 daily newspapers now owned by digital first media , which also operates 180 weekly publications and covers 15 states . digital first is based in denver .\nbut officials say more pot shops began opening again in the run - up to last november\u2019s election , when california voters legalized adult use of marijuana .\nsharon ryan on monday was named president and publisher of the bay area news group of 11 daily newspapers , including the san jose mercury news , the contra costa times and the oakland tribune .\nbh media group has engaged lee enterprises inc . to manage its newspaper and digital operations in 30 markets . \u201ci love our newspapers and am passionate about the vital role they serve in our \u2026\nmedianews group operates in california , colorado , massachusetts , michigan , minnesota , new hampshire , new mexico , pennsylvania , texas , utah , and vermont .\nsan francisco \u2014 two northern california marijuana farmers have been charged with offering a sheriff $ 1 million to turn a blind eye to their marijuana growing operations .\nunder the joint venture involving goals and city football group , goals\u2019 north american operations will become part of the partnership and the group will invest $ 16 million to establish more soccer centers across north america , according to a statement from goals .\n2800 west march lane , suite 470 , stockton , california 95219 | toll free # ( 800 ) 570 - 5627 | direct # ( 209 ) 956 - 3380 .\nfor generations , southern california news group classifieds have been the \u201cgo - to\u201d marketplace for millions of buyers and sellers throughout southern california . today that tradition continues through a range of colorful daily and weekly publications where consumers and advertisers actively buy , sell and exchange everything from housing , transportation and employment , to merchandise , education and professional services .\n\u201ci don\u2019t think anyone has tried harder than john . i don\u2019t think anybody loves these newspapers more than john or the communities they serve , \u201d said tully . \u201che worked his tail off and the effort shows . \u201d\nlast year , the legislature passed ab 248 , the california disclose act , new political advertisement regulations that shed light on \u201cdark money\u201d in politics . this year , assemblymember kevin \u2026\nthis event is the first step in implementing a\nblue tech alliance\nbetween american and european clusters which is exptected to extend beyond california to the rest of north america .\nfor more than a decade , jeff collins has followed housing and real estate , covering market booms and busts and all aspects of the real estate industry . he has been tracking rents and home prices , and has explored solutions to critical problems such as southern california\u2019s housing shortage and affordability crisis . before joining the orange county register in 1990 , he covered a wide range of topics for daily newspapers in kansas , el paso and dallas . a southern california native , he studied at uc santa barbara and uc irvine . he later earned a master\u2019s degree from the usc school of journalism .\nlos angeles county has southern california\u2019s steepest shortage : 551 , 807 , the advocacy group reported . l . a . county\u2019s shortfall increased by 8 , 500 rental units from 2016 .\nurltoken will host the data at urltoken for three years , after which the center for bibliographical studies and research will also host it at the california digital newspaper collection ( cdnc ) , which is publicly accessible at http : / / cdnc . ucr . edu . access to the data will be free during the three - year embargo period to researchers at ucr and at partnering institutions that help obtain permissions from participating newspapers .\ncnpa expects few fireworks in next week\u2019s assembly judiciary committee hearing on sb 1244 which would change a single term in the california public records act . the spark behind the bill was a \u2026\ncrews with the los angeles department of water and power and southern california edison worked through the night to restore power to tens of thousands of customers blacked out amid staggering heat this weekend .\nmedianews group counts some notable newspapers among its fold . the company operates some 60 daily newspapers , serving markets in about a dozen states . its portfolio includes the denver post , the st . paul pioneer press , and the san jose mercury news . altogether , medianews publications boast a combined daily circulation of 2 . 3 million ; sunday circulation is about 2 . 5 million . it operates websites for all of its newspapers , hosted and supported by its medianews group interactive division . as part of its business , it owns a cbs affiliate tv station in anchorage , alaska , and four radio stations in texas . holding company affiliated media , which owns medianews , entered then later emerged from bankruptcy in 2010 .\n\u201ccalifornia is coming out of an era of prohibition , and while there will be significant problems ahead i do believe the budget advances some bold solutions to our biggest challenges , \u201d mcguire said .\nyesterday both houses of the legislature overwhelmingly voted to pass a landmark privacy bill sending it to governor brown who signed it hours later . the vote on ab 375 , dubbed the california data \u2026\nfor some california cities , officials say trying to shut down illegal pot dispensaries can seem like an endless game of whack - a - mole \u2014 close one down , and another pops up .\ntoday , digital first is owned by alden global capital , a private hedge fund founded in 2007 by new york investor randall smith . it\u2019s known for investing in distressed newspapers and took a stake in freedom communications after its first bankruptcy in 2009 .\ncalifornia\u2019s legislature is set to vote on a set of amended regulations as part of the state budget process on thursday that would seek to rectify the differences between the state\u2019s medical and recreational cannabis laws .\njason cross is responsible for the adtaxi san francisco bay area agency and digital first media\u2019s northern california footprint through bang and norcal . he also leads the engineering team and product development for this group .\njones said goals has been in southern california for seven years , has a home office here and is having discussions to establish soccer centers in other cities , including covina , and the inland empire .\n\u201ci don\u2019t know anybody in this business who\u2019s been around any time at all that doesn\u2019t say this is by far the most difficult financial environment newspapers have ever had to operate in , at least in our lifetime , \u201d said armstrong after the announcement .\nscng\u2019s daily newspapers and weeklies continue to provide outstanding reach and influence in their respective communities , making them a top choice for recruitment advertisers . every sunday , our \u201cjobs\u201d section contains a wide selection of outstanding career opportunities along with timely articles on the local employment scene . the newspapers also publish a variety of timely special sections throughout the year targeted at specific job segments \u2014 from healthcare to aerospace and technology . to reach online job seekers , we\u2019ve partnered with monster for a visible and interactive recruiting solution .\nwith the newspaper industry struggling , affiliated media filed for chapter 11 to reduce its debt by about 80 % , from about $ 930 million to $ 165 million . because only medianews ' holding company filed for bankruptcy , its newspapers remained unaffected during the reorganization .\nthe california growers association , a statewide marijuana farmers organization , was opposed to the trailer bill until monday , and is now offering \u201cunconditional support\u201d for the amended version mainly because it provides protection for smaller growers .\nbut while wesson pointed to the various reasons a municipal bank would be a good idea , it also comes at a key moment for california\u2019s cannabis industry , which will become legal for recreational use in 2018 .\n\u201cyou have law abiding california tax payers driving hundreds of miles from humboldt , trinity , del norte and mendocino counties to pay their taxes in san francisco and sacramento , \u201d mcguire said . \u201cthat is absolute madness . \u201d\nin a win for companies that host user - generated content , california\u2019s highest court issued a 4 - 3 decision this week in hassel v . bird , affirming yelp is not liable for refusing to take down a \u2026\ndigital first media\u2019s acquisition of the register and the press - enterprise in riverside creates a mammoth new player in southern california media and represents a strategic business reset for the company , one of the nation\u2019s largest newspaper chains .\nlifestyle solutions inc . has announced the acquisition of a \u00b1165 , 474 square foot warehouse / distribution space situated on approximately 10 . 15 acres and located in the airport gateway center at 834 performance drive , stockton , california .\ncommunity fuels , a biodiesel refinery and terminal at the port of stockton expanded its production capacity from 13 million to 73 million gallons per year . it also expanded its loading hours to include saturday and sunday , making biodiesel loading to tank truck , rail car and shipping container available 24 hours a day , seven days a week . community fuels started its operations at the port in 2008 . it is one of the largest biodiesel production facilities in california . the partnership assisted by providing information and demographics for community fuels ' grant application that funded the expanded production .\nnew york , ny ( february 10 , 2014 ) \u2013 digital first media today announced sharon ryan has been named president and publisher of the bay area news group , which is comprised of 11 daily newspapers including the san jose mercury news , the contra costa times and the oakland tribune .\nmore than 1 million pages of the san bernardino sun and santa cruz sentinel dating to the late 1880s have been scanned from the center\u2019s california newspaper microfilm archive ( cnma ) and digitized since the agreement was signed in spring 2013 .\nthis year\u2019s 4 / 20 follows successful legalization campaigns in california , nevada , maine and massachusetts , which join alaska , colorado , oregon and washington as states that allow recreational marijuana . more than half the states allow medical marijuana .\nthat cluster of local papers has been operating under the lang name , increasingly sharing content and staff . with the addition of the freedom papers , digital first announced monday that the publications will be rebranded as southern california news group .\ngoals has 48 locations with the majority in the united kingdom . of those , two locations are in southern california \u2013 the first in south gate and the second in pomona . a new facility is currently under construction in rancho cucamonga .\nthe company , which is the second largest us newspaper company by circulation , has been focused on expanding its digital media distribution operations to take advantage of increased ad spending online . medianews plans to start charging viewers to read online content on its newspapers ' websites . subscribers , however , would be given free access .\nmostly owned by medianews group , cnp is the largest publisher of daily newspapers in the state , with a combined circulation of more than 1 . 1 million . it publishes 34 daily papers and more than 50 weeklies . besides the mercury news , its bay area papers include the contra costa times and oakland tribune .\nryan takes over from steve rossi , who was recently named chief operating officer of digital first media , the new york - based parent company of the bay area news group , which operates 75 daily newspapers across the u . s . and hundreds of multi - platform products reaching 67 million people in 18 states .\ntully said the consolidation of advertising and circulation leadership will \u201ccreate a more coordinated and sophisticated strategic attack\u201d for generating revenue . he expressed optimism in the future of both the east bay papers and the newspaper industry , and said there are no immediate plans to merge any of the individual newspapers , although they all share stories .\nthe efforts to allow dispensaries and other pot - related businesses on the island follows california voters approving the use of recreational marijuana in november . state officials are now busy drafting regulations for its production and sale , which are due at the beginning of next year .\nfounded in 1976 by david a . thompson , tec is headquartered in portland , oregon and is the largest multi - point dealership group on the west coast . this past june , tec acquired the wabash trailer franchises for all of oregon , washington and california .\nthe purchase joined together once rival newspapers in the times and its sister papers , the oakland tribune , alameda times - star , tri - valley herald , san joaquin herald , fremont argus , hayward daily review , san mateo county times , their respective web sites and 20 bi - weekly or weekly papers , magazines and other publications .\nrob has worked in media for 24 years . prior to mij , he was editor and publisher of a group of newspapers in silicon valley affiliated with the san jose mercury news and bay area news group . he began his career as a reporter . he has served in roles such as editor , social media director and advertising manager .\nas longtime local leaders in automotive advertising , scng newspapers continue to attract and reach millions of local car buyers every weekend with advertised specials and exclusive content . in addition , our directories for financing , parts & accessories , insurance and dealerships provide highly - visible opportunities to put your message in front of those buying , selling and maintaining vehicles .\n\u201cthis project will double the size of the california digital newspaper collection , \u201d said brian geiger , director of the center for bibliographical studies and research . \u201cwe were never going to get to 40 million pages in the next decade , so this arrangement is very beneficial . \u201d\nthe san joaquin partnership would like to thank its many partners that teamed to assist tec equipment , inc . in choosing a location in san joaquin county . these include staff at the city of lathrop , san joaquin county environmental health department , skip vanderbundt & john fondale - cornish & carey newmark knight frank ( sacramento ) representing the client and mark reckers ( lee & associates ) representing the property owner .\ndoes this mean we will start to see the unwinding of dfm through the sales of individual properties and groups ? maybe . or this is simply the kind of step dfm had to make to make it easier to complete a sale of the company as a whole . we\u2019ll see soon as there are plenty of interesting newspapers in the dfm portfolio .\nwalnut creek \u2014 the company that owns dozens of daily and weekly newspapers around the bay area , including the times , oakland tribune and san jose mercury news , announced a shakeup on tuesday , replacing john armstrong as president and publisher of bay area news group - east bay and folding local circulation and advertising operations under san jose - based leadership .\na 1996 state law allows patients to use pot as medicine , and an initiative california voters approved last year says adults 21 and older can use the drug and grow small amounts . but those rules don\u2019t strip cities of the right to control or ban pot - related businesses .\n, the makers of america ' s first molded paper bottle , has opened a 58 , 800 sf manufacturing facility in manteca , hiring 30 new employees . ecologic recycles old cardboard and newspapers into a molded paper bottle integrated with a thin inner pouch , made with 70 % less plastic than traditional plastic bottles . both the bottle and pouch are recyclable .\nthe university of california will establish the national center for free speech and civic engagement in washington , d . c . , as part of a concerted educational , research and advocacy effort centered on the first amendment\u2019s critical importance to american democracy , uc president janet napolitano announced today ( oct . 26 ) .\nferalloy pyramid structural solutions , a joint venture , combined expertise to design and develop standard and / or propriety solar mounting systems for large - scale utility and commercial projects on a regional and national scale . primary manufacturing will be at the ferralloy western division facility in stockton ' s airport gateway business park , a panattoni development . partnership services included wage data , direct company wage survey facilitation , and identification of incentives including the san joaquin county enterprise zone .\nat its peak , the nursery produced over 200 , 000 bench - grafted vines for planting in tablas creek\u2019s own vineyard and for sale to interested growers each year . although we no longer use the tablas creek\u2019s nursery for commercial grafting , we partner with novavine , of sonoma , california , to make available grafted vines and budwood of tablas creek clones . since 1994 , we have sold nearly 5 million grapevine cuttings to more than 600 vineyards and wineries in california , washington , oregon , texas , and virginia . to inquire about grafted vines or budwood availability , please contact novavine at urltoken or 707 . 539 . 5678 .\nbusinesses selling marijuana in california , where it has been legal for medicinal use for years , often operate as cash businesses . that is because major banks do not want to open accounts or offer services with them , in fear of violating federal laws that lump cannabis together with drugs like heroin as \u201cschedule i\u201d narcotics .\na large distribution company , project # 1624 , 081 acquired a 750 , 000 square foot building in stockton ' s arch road logistics center in may of 2008 . it will be used to supply more than 100 planned retail outlets throughout the west coast . once the building is occupied , the company anticipates having 700 employees . broker representation was tyson vallenari with cb richard ellis . the san joaquin partnership provided extensive services including incentive analysis , utility information and development fee analysis .\nover the course of two decades traveling around the united states together to promote their french wines , haas and the perrins became friends , and emerged convinced that the rhone grape varieties so well suited to the sunny south of france would thrive in california ' s mediterranean climate . in 1985 , the families began looking for property .\nsome breweries make 4 / 20 themed beers \u2014 including sweetwater brewing in atlanta , whose founders attended cu - boulder . lagunitas brewing in petaluma , california , releases its \u201cwaldos\u2019 special ale\u201d every year on 4 / 20 in honoring of the term\u2019s coiners ; it\u2019s billed as \u201cthe dankest and hoppiest beer ever brewed at lagunitas . \u201d\n\u201cthe big structural questions have been answered and it feels really , really good , \u201d california growers association executive director hezekiah allen said wednesday . \u201cproposition 64 was pretty divisive and created factions within our community and in the first time in about a year or more , it all feels like we\u2019re back on the same page . \u201d\nthis first - class lathrop facility will be one of tec ' s 23 locations in oregon , washington , nevada and california , serving a population base of more than 32 million people . tec equipment ' s truck franchises include volvo , mack heavy - duty trucks , hino and isuzu medium - duty , and gmc light - duty commercial trucks .\nsan joaquin usa has become a multi - modal hub for moving raw materials and goods throughout the western u . s . because of our regions proximity to large population centers of the san francisco bay area , the central valley and sacramento valley , large distribution and e - fulfillment centers are attracted to our community . it is a natural fit for tec to locate its truck equipment sells where the action takes place ,\nsaid shelley burcham , cecd , vice president , client services , of the san joaquin partnership .\ncity football group owns a number of football clubs including major league soccer\u2019s new york city football club , the australian melbourne city football club and the english manchester city . the latter was in southern california this week for a match in which the team faced off against spain\u2019s real madrid wednesday night at los angeles memorial coliseum that attracted more than 93 , 000 spectators .\nsharon ryan , new president and publisher of the bay area news group , is photographed at her office in san jose , calif . on monday , feb . 10 , 2014 . digital first media today announced sharon ryan has been named president and publisher of the bay area news group , which is comprised of 11 daily newspapers including the san jose mercury news , the contra costa times and the oakland tribune . ( gary reyes / bay area news group )\ngavilon , llc is constructing an edible oil processing , transloading and storage facility at the port of stockton . they have partnered with wilmar international limited , asia ' s leading agribusiness company , to import and process palm , coconut and palm kernel oils to serve the west coast markets . the 20 , 000 square foot facility on ten acres is expected to be operational by 2013 and will employ 20 people . the partnership provided incentives information including the san joaquin county enterprise zone and the foreign trade zone as well as permit assistance and development fee estimates .\n\u201cthis is a very exciting development for our plans in the u . s . and canada . soccer is indisputably the world\u2019s number one sport and growing fast in this region , \u201d he said . \u201cwe have an ambitious vision in north america to grow the sport , including our ( joint venture ) with goals , ownership of new york city fc in mls and many other initiatives . this initiative shows city football group\u2019s continuing commitment to soccer in north america . this partnership with an excellent and recognized operator like goals gives us the best opportunity to succeed . \u201d\necs refining bought a 262 , 000 square foot former auto parts manufacturing plant in stockton and converted it into its western regional processing plant that handles everything from computers to a variety of electronic waste . the facility is capable of processing more than 25 million pounds of materials monthly , handling electronic waste from customers in five western states . ecs employs 120 employees and expects to ramp up to 200 at full production . broker representation was michael goldstein from colliers lnternational and tyson vallenari from cb richard ellis . the partnership assisted with incentives information and permitting , as well as human resources services .\nscafco will be opening a 42 , 000 square foot steel stud fabrication facility in stockton , employing 50 people . scafco corporation has two divisions : grain systems has been manufacturing and designing complete grain storage silo projects for over fifty years and scafco steel stud manufacturing company produces a complete selection of steel framing products including studs , shaft wall studs , resilient channel and all other steel framing products used in light gauge metal framing . broker representation was jason ovadia of jones lang la salle . services provided by the partnership were site location , demographics , incentive and financing information as well as human resource assistance .\nlifestyle solutions is headquartered in northern california and owns a \u00b1177 , 041 square foot building in fremont . lifestyle solutions ' new warehouse is state of the art featuring the latest esfr fire suppression system , 32 ' interior clear height , 34 dock - high doors , 4 grade - level doors , full video surveillance , etc . the warehouse is in close proximity to bnsf & union pacific railroad intermodal facilities .\nsouthern california has a low - income housing shortage of nearly 1 million units , according to a new analysis of housing costs . seen here , a\ngreen\nroof atop a parking structure at the affordable park landing apartments in buena park . the environmentally friendly roof has a playground , barbecue grills and more than 20 , 000 square feet of outdoor recreational space . ( jebb harris orange county register )\nfor the first time , san diego welcomed the world\u2019s leading forum for marine science & ocean technology oceanology international from february 14 to 16 , 2017 . a large french delegation from provence - alpe - c\u00f4te d\u2019azur ( paca ) region , led by the vice - president in charge of international relations mr . bernard deflesselles , crossed the atlantic ocean to reinforce the region\u2019s strategic and economic links with southern california during this event .\nthe partners searched california from the foothills of the sierras in the north to coastal ventura county in the south , looking for a close match to the mediterranean climate and high ph soils of ch\u00e2teau de beaucastel . in 1989 , they purchased a 120 - acre parcel twelve miles from the pacific ocean in what is now the adelaida district west of paso robles . they named it tablas creek vineyard , after the small creek running through the property .\nbut in recent years , a consensus has emerged around the most credible explanation : that it started with a group of bell - 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", "topic": 3}], "title": "wikitude", "paragraphs": ["wikitude is terminating wikitude studio ( studio . wikitude . com ) and replacing it by our newly developed studio editor . additionally , wikitude will terminate support for geo - worlds hosted in the wikitude app .\nsee more with wikitude ! here ' s wikitude ' s latest demos and features on its augmented reality sdk .\nthe wikitude studio ( studio . wikitude . com ) will be discontinued from 2017 - 09 - 30 onwards .\n- upgrade of included wikitude sdk from 5 . 3 to 6 . 1 - added support for new wikitude studio editor\naugmented reality sdk , wikitude studio , cloud recognition and more ! find the best pricing for your ar experiences in wikitude store .\nwikitude instant tracking feature - technology demonstration by companies around the world . for more information on wikitude ' s instant tracking feature check : urltoken\nbrands all over the world trust wikitude ' s augmented reality technology . here are some examples of apps powered by wikitude . see more at urltoken\nbased on the native api , wikitude offers a plugin for unity3d so you can integrate wikitude\u2019s computer vision engine into a game or application fully based on unity3d .\nar experiences hosted in wikitude studio will be upgraded for compatibility with studio editor .\nbigger projects require bigger storage . that\u2019s where wikitude\u2019s cloud recognition comes in . wikitude\u2019s cloud recognition service allows you to work with thousands of target images hosted in the cloud .\n- upgrade of included wikitude sdk from 7 . 1 to 7 . 2 . 1\nar experiences hosted in wikitude studio will be deleted after 2017 - 12 - 31 .\ntoday there was some very interesting news ; the strategic partnership of vuzix with wikitude .\nwikitude\u2019s cloud recognition service allows developers to work with thousands of target images hosted in the cloud . wikitude\u2019s technology is a scalable solution with very quick response time and high recognition rate .\nwikitude has a global reach , with customers in over 180 + countries around the world .\nagencies and top brands from around the world trust wikitude\u2019s industry - leading augmented reality solutions .\nwikitude : geo - tag the world using your facebook or twitter account | techdozer . com\n- upgrade of included wikitude sdk from 5 . 0 to 5 . 1 . 4 - compatible with next generation wikitude studio - several fixes for 3d model rendering - stability and performance improvements\n- updated to latest wikitude sdk 3 . 0 - removed myworld - performance improvements & minor bugfixes\ngeo - worlds in the wikitude app will not be available after 2017 - 09 - 30 .\nwikitude is the technology provider for over 20 , 000 ar based apps . view a few in our\nthe image recognition technology from wikitude is powering switzerland\u2019s largest department store chain , manor ' s catalogues .\nhochschule offenburg launches ar app for the unesco year of light using the wikitude sdk geo location feature .\ncoupies and wikitude put savings in your pocket with location based coupons . never miss a deal again !\n- support for ios 11 - upgrade of included wikitude sdk from 6 . 1 to 7 . 1\n- updates to latest wikitude sdk 5 . 0 - find out more on urltoken - fixes menu crash\nwikitude studio will export worlds only in sdk 4 . 1 or higher version starting 2017 - 04 - 04 ( if you use the wikitude app as publishing channel , this does not affect you ) .\nwikitude on twitter :\nhere\u2019s where \u2013 and why \u2013 # markerless augmented reality works . urltoken\nautomatic migration of ar experiences from wikitude studio to studio editor will be provided for all customers later this year .\nwikitude is committed to creating powerful tools that allow anyone to build ultimate ar experiences in just a few clicks .\nandy gstoll of wikitude describes the opportunities and challenges of working with 3 - d content in augmented reality applications .\nmany ar vendors are integrating 3 - d authoring capabilities into their solutions . some 3 - d ar authoring solutions include wikitude\u2019s wikitude studio , total immersion\u2019s d\u2019fusion studio , atheer\u2019s air suite , apx labs\u2019 skylight , and ngrain\u2019s vergence .\nmobilizy gmbh introduces enhancements to its award winning wikitude mobile ar platform , focusing on end users and opening up an application - programming interface ( api ) for developers . the enhanced wikitude mobile ar platform consists of three components : 1 . wikitude world browser \u2013 the original mobile ar browser and travel guide . 2 . urltoken \u2013 wiki - tag your world ( user generated geo - tagging portal ) 3 . wikitude api \u2013 build your own augmented reality application .\nwikitude had the honor of stepping on stage once more , but this time for a different reason : to receive an auggie award . wikitude\u2019s slam sdk was recognized as the \u2018best developer tool\u2019 and the award was accepted with pride and will certainly be an incentive for wikitude to keep innovating , pushing boundaries and evolving in the powerful realm of ar .\nlapp group worked closely with wikitude to develop an augmented reality app that utlized our image recognition and 3d modelling technology .\nafter 2017 - 09 - 30 ar experiences hosted in wikitude studio will not be editable ( read - only ) .\nwikitude participated in all awe usa events so far and here is how the augmented world expo 2017 unraveled for us .\nthe wikitude sdk can load and render 3d models in the ar scene imported from your favourite tool like autodesk\u00ae maya\u00ae 3d or blender . use the unity3d plugin to integrate wikitude\u2019s computer vision engine into a game or application fully based on unity3d .\nusing web technologies , the wikitude sdk provides the same method of app building found in any apache cordova - based framework .\nthe wikitude app empowers businesses , brands and agencies to publish augmented reality campaigns within a matter of minutes . in combination with wikitude studio editor , anyone can quickly and easily create augmented reality projects . the best part ? no coding skills required !\n\u2018mirage by city social\u2019 , the world\u2019s first augmented reality cocktail , uses wikitude ' s engine to bring drinks to life .\nthe geneva motor show with zalando and rinspeed wikitude partnered with international online fashion retailer zalando and concept car firm . . .\nwhile the applications of ar technologies are seemingly endless , wikitude focuses primarily on location based services and social networks through its flagship product , the wikitude world browser , with the primary goal of helping the user explore and enrich their surroundings . given the size and amount of content available on this spinning globe we call earth , how is wikitude compiling all of this data ?\nit\u2019s been a long ride since we first launched the wikitude app , the world\u2019s first ar mobile app , and wikitude studio , the easiest ar content management tool in the market . with the launch of our sdk 6 wikitude started a new chapter in its history , focusing on the development of powerful tools for developers to create their own augmented reality apps in a single platform .\naugmented reality series by the washington post to enhance its reporting and storytelling , the washington post is using wikitude\u2019s augmented . . .\none direction \u201c1d official book\u201d companion app powered by wikitude image recognition technology , with the one direction 1d companion app . . .\nmuseum art gallery exhibition wikitude and eovision collaborate to bring visitors the 21st century art exhibit experience . with a heavy . . .\nwikitude 8 is now your tool to experience our partners ' augmented reality projects . the prominent search box in wikitude 8 is your way of finding what you are looking for . simply input a search term or type in the code you were provided with .\nmobilizy gmbh introduces wikitude 3 for the android os and relaunches a completely new urltoken geo - tagging platform . wikitude 3 is the latest release of the wikitude world browser , the premiere mobile ar application for android , which displays location - based , geo - specific content in a real - time augmented reality camera view on a smart - phone using gps & gravimetric ( compass ) sensors .\nwith more than 100 , 000 wikitude developers , all the information , resources and support you need is right here at your fingertips .\nsimilar to titanium , the core of the wikitude sdk is based on a sophisticated javascript api for creating ar experiences using web technologies .\nwikitude counts more than 100 , 000 registered ar developers , all working to bring the future forward , today . join them on our\na quick scan of your surroundings with the urltoken world within wikitude provides you with a comprehensive listing of all the accommodations around you .\nwikitude brings roman history to life at carnuntum working together with 7reasons and prof . wolfgang neubauer from the lbi archpro , . . .\nhow the wikitude app works on a smartphone . apologies for bad backlighting effects ! and of course the writing is back to front .\ndevice . i recently sat down with ceo martin herdina to discuss what\u2019s in store for not only wikitude , but ar in general .\nwhen it comes down to dollars and cents , herdina points to two specific revenue models that wikitude employs : premium content and advertising .\nhey guys can anyone help me here because i ' m lost on the problem . . my wikitude works but whenever i open the app it says\nwikitude failed to connect to the server , check your internet settings\nwikitude is connected to bbm , scans area n works great just everytime i open the app it states that error and its annoying . . can u guys plz help ? ?\ntricktrack uses wikitude tech and is the first application that provides you with the right set of tools to increase the level of customer engagement .\n- support / improvements for ios 8 - uses latest wikitude sdk 4 . 0 . 2 with various improvements including better image recognition and tracking\nthis playlist is dedicated to show all features of wikitude ' s augmented reality sdk . free trial of the sdk is available at : urltoken\nproduct news : wikitute studio \u2013 create , publish and manage your ar app wikitude sdk 3 . 0 \u2013 just released and available for download\nwikitude on twitter :\nhere\u2019s where \u2013 and why \u2013 # markerless augmented reality works . # ar # app # slam | urltoken\nis leading the charge on today\u2019s augmented reality front . wikitude has seen a number of accolades over its short three year history , including today\u2019s\nthe world\u2019s easiest augmented reality tool . publish your ar project to the wikitude app or your very own app . with wikitude studio , no programming skills are needed . simply hop on to your web browser , login and create your first ar project in minutes ! additionally , wikitude studio enables the generation of image and object targets . new : sdk 8 introduces an improved recording process for objects & scenes using images instead of videos .\ntogether with bbc active , dorling kindersley and wikitude the future technologies group within pearson created a prototype for a augmented reality phrase book called langar .\n- improves homescreen , geobased augmented reality experiences , developer and demosection - uses latest wikitude sdk 4 . 0 with various improvements including better image recognition\nexisting tools offering \u2018publish in wikitude\u2019 feature will not be available after 2017 - 09 - 30 except for upcoming the new features in studio editor .\nfor the developer crowd , our cto philipp nagele prepared a speech about the company\u2019s background , followed by an in - depth view of present and future wikitude developments as well as what the next version of the wikitude sdk will offer augmented reality developers . on top of that , he was also throwing chocolates around . if you are curious , watch what\u2019s next with wikitude to see this great awe develop track talk in its entirety .\ndeveloped by bliss interactive for 20th century fox , the wikitude powered augmented reality app , scrat\u2019s nut hunt allows users to experience the quest . . .\ntrentino 2013 fiemme nordic ski championships interplay software s . r . l . proudly used wikitude augmented reality technology to power their android and . . .\nwikitude provides solutions for small businesses right on through to large enterprise organizations with minimal cost and effort . a fundamental benefit of the wikitude app is that it enables to easily publish augmented reality projects created in studio editor for a modest monthly fee . moreover , projects monitoring and reporting are supported thru google analytics .\nby purchasing a commercial license all wikitude branding and watermarks are removed from the app . do you have any questions ? please contact us at sales @ urltoken\nthis is not a commercial license , so this product includes wikitude branding and watermarks . do you have any questions ? please contact us at sales @ urltoken\n- adds support for ios 10 - upgrade of included wikitude sdk from 5 . 1 . 4 to 5 . 3 . 0 - stability and performance improvements\nwikitude on twitter :\nhere\u2019s where \u2013 and why \u2013 # markerless augmented reality works for businesses . # slam # iot # industrial | urltoken urltoken\nwikitude\u2019s augmented reality world browser is available for users of iphone , android , symbian , and now rim blackberry users , and is available free of charge .\npowered by wikitude , anyline ' s ocr sdk enables text recognition on gift cards , bank slips , energy meters and much more ! learn more . . .\ni am using bis , but i never successfully open wikitude . it always shows failed to connect with the web server , and the map is not avalible .\naustria based paysafecard is europe\u2019s most popular prepaid solution for purchasing online . their popular ios and android app now include a handy location based services feature powered by wikitude !\n\u201cwith wikitude drive , i don\u2019t find myself looking for directions ; the device itself guides me along the way , \u201d says nicola radacher , product manager at mobilizy .\n\u201cthe alliance with wikitude means that more than 35 , 000 registered worldwide developers can now easily create ar apps optimized for the entire current and future line of vuzix smart glasses , including the recently introduced m100 . the alliance means that wikitude will also be reselling and bundling its software with vuzix m100 smart glasses to their growing customer base\u201d\nsince launching in 2008 , wikitude has received a number of awards and accolades . here you ' ll find information and links to the awards we ' ve won .\nextended tracking allows developers to go beyond image and object targets . once the target is recognized , users can continue the ar experience by freely moving their devices without the need of keeping the marker in the camera view . this feature shares the same slam algorithm as wikitude\u2019s instant tracking feature , providing robust performance for wikitude - based apps .\nthe wikitude sdk builds heavily on web technologies . this component has been optimized for the xamarin environment , enabling c # developers to embed an ar view into their project .\nthe wikitude app , together with studio editor , is a winning combination for brands and businesses wishing to easily publish augmented reality experiences to a broad audience . while studio editor allows you to create and manage your ar project , the wikitude app serves as a handy publishing platform , enabling anyone to publish ar experiences with no programming skills needed .\nusing the wikitude powered osmino wi - fi app , users can find free wi - fi hotspots anywhere in the world , including turn by turn directions to these locations .\nwikitude navigation is the worlds first and only augmented reality based gps navigation system . with precise turn - by - turn directions overlaid onto a real world image . . .\ncustomers using wikitude studio hosting in combination with a sdk version lower than 4 . 1 , should contact our team for further information latest by 2017 - 03 - 30 .\nonce at the summit , visitors can then take advantage of a stunning 360\u00ba view of london , and use the wikitude - powered augmented reality element to further explore . . .\ntripadvisor features more than 75 million reviews and opinions , all submitted by travelers . and now , when you access the tripadvisor world via wikitude , finding the advice . . .\nobject recognition enables real time and 360\u00b0 augmented reality experiences around real world objects , that were pre - defined by you . with the latest developments , wikitude launched scene recognition , supporting recognition and tracking of larger objects , rooms , and scenes . the feature is based on wikitude\u2019s simultaneous localization and mapping ( slam ) engine that is also used for instant tracking .\nthis playlist is intended to serve developers interesting in creating advanced ar experiences with the wikitude cross - platform augmented reality sdk . learn more at : urltoken documentation : urltoken download : urltoken\nthe wikitude sdk is also available for a number of leading augmented reality smart glasses . different smart glass hardware requires differently optimized software . we make sure you get the best ar sdk for\nsecondly , wikitude drive solves a key problem of all other navigation systems , namely the way they force drivers to take their eyes off the road in order to look at an abstract navigation map . since wikitude drive provides you with driving directions on top of a live video stream , you still see what is happening ahead of you when looking at your navigation system\u2019s display .\n\u201cwikitude\u2019s gps and camera functions made it easy to apply the android app . only with the augmented reality contents of the app did the great potential of the whole project become apparent . \u201d\nand while wikitude is collecting and being fed data from a vast array of content providers , herdina notes that a large portion of wikitude\u2019s available content offerings are provided by their user driven content groups . urltoken is an open subsection of urltoken where users can create their own points of interest to be made instantly available in the urltoken world , accessible from the app\u2019s home screen .\nthese are the tools that will build the future . our suite of award - winning technology products has the powerful wikitude sdk at the core , and is complimented by additional tools and services .\naugmented reality glasses powered by wikitude after starting out in 2008 , the austrian company wikitude was named the 2010 galileo master with the world\u2019s first augmented - reality navigation system for smartphones . since then , it has spawned a revolution in the industry and is now looking to do it again with wearable ar technology . \u201caugmented reality on a smartphone or a tablet is already such a cool and fascinating topic , but running applications on these new wearable devices brings ar to a totally new level and gives us a glimpse of how we will use mobile technology in the future , \u201d comments wikitude ceo martin herdina . \u201cat wikitude , we are super - excited to be at the centre of it and to see our ideas , thoughts , and visions come to life . \u201d more\nglobo rio , 2016 was the first great augmented reality project created in brazil . powered by wikitude , the app brought ar to the 2016 olympic games hosted in rio . . . . learn more\n, that will continue to provide the same features you loved in wikitude studio . studio editor is now available for free trial . exact migration instructions and actions to be taken will follow via email to\nhave you heard the good news ? wikitude received the auggie award for ' best developer tool ' 2017 at awe ! thank you for the support all those years . more exciting things to come !\nafter creation , the augmented reality project is easy to find and access in the new wikitude app via a search code . employees , customers , and prospective leads can start visualizing all sort of augmentations around images and objects . if for example , you own a runners sports store , the code could be \u201crunning shoe\u201d . once typed into wikitude\u2019s power search , your ar project will come up immediately .\namong these participants were developers of the offenburg university of applied sciences , who developed a wikitude based ar app to support the 2015 international year of light . using the wikitude sdk , the university has initiated a project called \u201cinvisible light\u201d in order to support this important cause . the ar app revolves around geolocation - based contents stored in a globally accessible portal , where user - generated content indicates light relevant pois on an interactive map . the wikitude radar helps provide users with a better overview of their vicinity . navigation to , and additional information from each light - relevant poi is available to global audiences .\nporsche ' s new app aims one thing : creating emotions . powered by wikitude , the company redesigned the entire porsche leipzig\nbehind the production\nexperience for visitors . . . . . learn more\nand it\u2019s not just about searching for the next pit - stop , as herdina notes that the tourism association of trinidad and tobago are also wikitude contributors , helping tourists explore the island like never before .\nshould you use it ( and no , the answer is not \u2018everywhere , all the time , and because we\u2019re awesome . \u2019 ) . here are some interesting use cases for wikitude\u2019s markerless augmented reality feature .\ni was joined by + dan cui , vice president of business development at vuzix and + andy gstoll , the chief marketing office at wikitude to talk it all through and what it means for both companies .\nthat focus on user - generated content separates wikitude from one of its major rivals , layar , who is betting on outside developers creating geotagged\nlayers\nof data for its browser . there ' s an api for the wikitude browser as well , but mobilizy seems to be far more actively promoting the idea that the best source of location and situation - specific data will be the people who actually spend time there .\nfrom the monetization side , rim and wikitude will operate under an industry standard revenue share , allowing users to purchase the aforementioned premium content packages , as well as offer up rim\u2019s advertising network as a preferred partner .\nwith wikitude , you\u2019re not just working on an ar app with the world\u2019s leading cross - platform augmented reality sdk , but joining a dedicated community of augmented reality enthusiasts that are pushing the boundaries of what\u2019s possible today .\nat europe ' s largest football tournament , augmented reality scored a goal ! powered by wikitude ' s sdk , the uefa magic pic app became the official photo booth for supporters attending the 2016 euro cup in france .\ninnovation the innovation in wikitude drive is clearly the use of augmented reality : driving instructions are drawn directly onto a smartphone\u2019s live video stream and thus onto the road , replacing the conventional maps all other navigation systems use .\narml 2 . 0 emerged from arml 1 . 0 , developed by the creators of the wikitude world browser , and was completely remodeled within the ogc arml 2 . 0 standards working group to fit existing ar use cases .\nso be creative in your ar applications \u2013 and do something surprising . developers all over the world are already using the wikitude technology to build ar apps that grab attention and customers \u2013 and it\u2019s already making their lives easier . \u201cwikitude\u2019s new instant tracking technology is perfect when you need to quickly bind digital content to user\u2019s environment , \u201d says stan kuhn of analyticadesign . com . \u201cit works instantly and it\u2019s very easy to integrate to any mobile device . \u201d\n- overall performance improvements - for wikitude studio users : adds support for videodrawables - note : you might experience some issues with geo ar worlds . a bug fix for this is already submitted and should be available within the next days .\nwikitude is one of the most high - profile augmented reality services on the market . it\u2019s a market that\u2019s getting crowded fast , and everyone wants to know if interoperability will be a priority or if we\u2019re looking at the next browser war .\nadd digital content to packages , banners , brochures , magazines , books , labels , and all sorts of image targets and empower your audience to see more ! the latest wikitude sdk enhancements allow you to augment not only images and small objects , but scenes such as rooms , buildings , landscapes , or industrial sites as well . from machines , tools , and toys , to decorations , retail products , and other large scale objects , the wikitude app empowers augmentations of 3d targets .\nwe see this as an important step toward establishing an open ecosystem for mobile augmented reality ,\nsaid martin lechner , cto at wikitude .\nmore than a thousand developers throughout the world already use the arml 1 . 0 which we first introduced to the industry not long ago . wikitude natively supports arml and we are looking forward to working with others to make arml an adopted ogc standard that enables ar applications to connect well with thousands of other ogc - compliant geospatial resources .\n* new ! 3d support in wikitude . you can now create ar experiences with 3d buildings , creatures & models . showcase world will be in featured section soon ! * improved overall stability and performance , thanks to all of you for detailed feedback\nlicense terms : the trial version of the wikitude sdk is provided for the sole purpose of enabling developers to try out the wikitude sdk ; it does not entitle developers to distribute or otherwise make publicly available derivative works created under such license . trial versions contain a watermark indicating that distribution and making available is prohibited . the watermark will be shown in the cam view of the applications . in order to remove the watermark , as well as to gain publication rights , a commercial license is required .\n* note : in order to update wikitude , please remove the current version and reinstall the app . - introducing new logo and style - improved cam - experience : clustering of overlapping places , new radar - now supporting 33 languages - various performance improvements\nthe wikitude sdk embeds in - house built image recognition and tracking technology . it works with up to 1000 images that can be recognized offline . developers can switch seamlessly between augmenting recognized images and geo - located points of interest within the live camera image .\nthis blog post aims to share important dates and details related to the upcoming changes in the wikitude product suite in accordance with our terms and services . this information comes ahead of time so our community can have enough time to plan for the upcoming changes .\nlast week , what looks like the first ar app to do so snuck into the iphone app store . yesterday a red hot app for road conditions in major us cities made an appearance . and now wikitude quietly let ar bloggers know today about its new release .\nannounced in conjunction with this week\u2019s blackberry world conference , wikitude will now come pre - installed on all blackberry devices , beginning with the newly unveiled bold 9900 and 9930 models . herdina says , \u201cresearch in motion is a strong believer in ar as a discovery method . blackberry devices now incorporate all the features we need to make wikitude function , and we\u2019re very excited and honored to be included in rim\u2019s official pre - installed offerings . as a native super - app within the blackberry os , we have the unique ability to hook into the operating system itself , taking full advantage of the handset\u2019s power , and allowing us to utilize other core functions of the device . for example , blackberry users could be viewing an object via wikitude , and discuss the image with another blackberry user via the blackberry messenger service . \u201d\nlenovo nbd is launching an augmented human cloud , powered by wikitude\u2019s intelligent recognition engine and markerless slam technology , and their coo , oscar gu , says that \u201cthe goal of the ah cloud is to reduce the ar applications development term from two weeks to two hours\u201d . impressive stuff !\nwikitude sdk is the market\u2019s most complete augmented reality platform , enhancing apps with object recognition and tracking , 3d markerless tracking technology ( slam ) , smart ( integration of arkit & arcore based on device support ) , image recognition and tracking , as well as geo - location ar features .\nmoreover , the ability to add geotagging data is very platform - agnostic and can be done from any internet - enabled device . each point of interest contains a title , description , category , language and url , and gets cross - posted to @ wikitude _ me ' s twitter account .\ndescription wikitude drive is the worlds first fully functional mobile augmented reality navigation system with global maps . it is a light - weight turn - by - turn navigation system that uses augmented reality ( ar ) to draw driving instructions directly onto the live video stream of your smartphone . wikitude drive distinguishes itself from other navigation systems in two ways : first , by superimposing directions onto a live video stream of the driver\u2019s surroundings , he or she can easily recognise and follow the suggested route . instead of an abstract map , the driver looks at the real world and can simply follow a line .\ntarget market wikitude drive will initially target early adopters , because using augmented reality for driving is still a new and unproven concept . in a later phase , wikitude drive will be marketed as a navigation system for all drivers , as well as for pedestrians . wikitude drive will be available in the a ndroid m arket early november 2010 . customer benefit first of all , many people have problems reading maps , which provide an abstract image of reality and are therefore hard to understand . second , people who read maps have to \u201ctranslate\u201d them to reality . and finally , map reading is not only difficult \u2013 it also takes time . looking at a map of a navigation system requires the driver to take his or her eyes off the road . just by looking at the map for one second when driving at 100 km / h ( 62 mp / h ) , the driver is actually \u201cblind\u201d for 28 metres ( 92 ft ) . t hink about how much can happen over such a distance . since wikitude drive provides you with driving instructions on top of a live video stream , you still see what is happening ahead of you when looking at the display of your navigation system .\nthe wikitude sdk comes with many convenient features that simplifies working with geo - referenced data . the design and layout of your points of interest are fully customizable to suit your needs . depending on the use - case , location is used via gps ( global positioning system ) , network or beacon .\nthe mobile augmented reality space has really been heating up lately ( check out our recent feature on the top 6 ar apps ) . today one of the front - runners , austrian software company mobilizy , launched a new version of their mobile augmented reality browser wikitude for google ' s android platform .\nthe next evolution in ar involves the recognition of 2 - d objects through the camera . \u201cit predominantly is used to augment posters , books , magazines\u2014anything that is flat and has a 2 - d surface , \u201d says andy gstoll , chief marketing officer of wikitude , which offers sdks for ar authoring .\nborn in salzburg , philipp studied telecommunications engineering at the university of applied science in salzburg and received his m . sc . in computer system engineering from university of halmstad , sweden . prior to joining wikitude , philipp worked at verisign inc . in boston , usa and t\u2011mobile austria as product and innovation manager .\nhave you used any of these augmented reality apps yet ? do you think wikitude is on the right track with a focus on user - generated data , or will some other player with a hefty development budget ( cough ) come along and geotag the entire globe ? let us know your thoughts in the comments .\nin the context of the international year of light 2015 , a unesco global initiative , the offenburg university of applied sciences has launched an augmented reality project called \u201cinvisible light\u201d . using the award winning wikitude sdk , the app reveals hidden geo - location markers with interesting information about optics , photonics and the world of light theme\nthe instant tracking technology makes it possible for ar applications to overlay digital interactive augmentations on random surfaces , without the need of a marker . wikitude provides it\u2019s own slam based instant tracking and , when the devices allow it , it triggers the smart feature . smart switches to google\u2019s arcore or apple\u2019s arkit instant tracking , depending on device support .\nthe wikitude sdk is available for the major operating systems . we make sure that it\u2019s up to date , even before google , apple and windows push out upgrades of new versions of their systems . rest assured that your ar app and functionality will run flawlessly on brand new , as well as older devices ensuring maximum utilization of your app .\nbuild amazing location - based , marker or markerless ar experiences with wikitude ' s cross - platform sdk . enterprises , agencies and independent developers benefit from our tools to develop augmented reality apps for a wide range of operating systems and devices . moreover , you have the freedom to choose the coding language you prefer and to extent the sdk by 3rd party functionality .\narml ( augmented reality markup language ) 1 . 0 is a descriptive , xml based data format for mobile augmented reality ( ar ) applications . arml focuses on mapping georeferenced points of interest ( pois ) and their metadata . defined in late 2009 , arml was developed by the creators of the wikitude world browser to enable developers to create content for augmented reality browsers .\nwikitude\u2019s application appears to be more user - centric than its competitors . by enabling content creators to add points of interest by simply logging in with their google , twitter , yahoo or openid accounts , there will be a lower barrier to entry than there is for creating a wikipedia entry for a location with proper location markup that can be viewed through other ar browsers .\naustrian augmented reality startup wikitude announced today that it has released the 3 . 0 version of its software for android handsets , fully integrating its openid - enabled wiki markup of physical locations around the world with a more sophisticated mobile user experience and preparing for the launch of its iphone version . unfortunately , the company\u2019s content - adding site , urltoken , appears to have crashed already .\nwikitude drive works very well with the gps system available today and proves that this technology is viable . however , due to the inaccuracy of gps , driving directions are not fully superimposed onto the real street . we believe that augmented reality navigation will really take off once egnos is in place , mainly because of its improved accuracy , faster positioning signal , and more accurate altitude detection .\nwhat makes wikitude unique is the way it represents the information to the user , and quite possibly could be to the future of gps interfaces . the interface on this app allows for figuring out directions and orientations when in a big city far easier than that of a traditional gps , which can oftentimes be slightly misleading . simply holding up your device like a camera and looking at the screen , wikitude can place the locations , events , etc . of your query in their respective places on the screen . if you ' re unimpressed with what ' s over there , simply spin a little to the side and keep looking ! of course it will work in smaller towns , as it seems to get a lot of its information google places , but the more information to work with the better .\nfrom the advertising side , wikitude has grown to a critical mass , whereby businesses pay for the traffic that the augmented reality app can send their way . \u201cthis could be a retailer such as starbucks , who want to ensure that every single one of their store locations are listed in our databases . when a user wants coffee near them , starbucks wants to make sure they\u2019re represented , \u201d says herdina .\nwikitude\u2019s premium content holds a wide variety of potential , but herdina pointed out a branded content example : \u201ctravel guides are a strong factor in augmented reality usage . sure there are millions of markers across a landscape , but you purchase travel guides to see the best of the best . we\u2019re now offering these publishers the same opportunity , but with all the additional content that can be provided via ar . \u201d\nwhile wikitude may be getting cozy with research in motion , iphone and android users don\u2019t have anything to worry about . herdina himself carries an iphone , and he\u2019s quick to note the java based similarities between the blackberry os and android . he says that while the company still has a large number of symbian os based consumers , given recent events , the company will not be putting any significant resources into the project .\nthe common ar interchange format that enables this ar interoperability is based on the candidate ogc arml 2 . 0 encoding standard that martin lechner of wikitude introduced into the ogc , with the goal to provide an interchange format for augmented reality . after it has been successfully tested in the interoperability experiment , arml 2 . 0 will be reviewed by the ogc membership to become an adopted ogc standard within the next couple of months .\nutilizing wikitude\u2019s powerful in - house built recognition and tracking engine , you can provide consumers with rich media overlays like videos , widgets and 3d models , or augment simple images , buttons and texts . you can make your messages more interactive and catchy , add a sense of wow to your communication and create compelling end - user experiences . this will bring you one step closer to gaining new customer leads , loyalty and will help drive sales !\nwe can all agree that computer vision is a key part of the future of augmented reality , mobile or not . that\u2019s why we\u2019ve been working so hard on our instant tracking over the last year . released this january , wikitude\u2019s slam markerless augmented reality tracking is one of the most versatile cross - platform 3d - tracking systems available for mobile . instant tracking creates the perfect digital recreation of real world things anytime , anywhere without the user having to scan any image .\nsimilar to video , 3 - d content is very data intensive . cad models of any reasonably complex device or system can be very large , which makes processing and rendering on smartglasses or other mobile devices difficult . \u201cyou need to reduce the files and encode them into something we can work with , \u201d explains gstoll . as part of its authoring environment , wikitude has a proprietary encoder that optimizes large files to reduce their size for use on smartglasses and mobile devices .\nanyone can contribute freely to the corpus of information that wikitude draws from ( it also pulls in data from wikipedia and a european recommendation site called qype ) , and the urltoken site was designed for simplicity and ease of use to encourage broader participation . envisioned with a similar ethos to wikipedia , the data inside urltoken is also licensed under creative commons attribution - sharealike 3 . 0 unported , giving other users the right to share and remix it with attribution and identical licensing .\n\u201cwe\u2019re also currently experimenting with premium points of interest . we have 3d modeling within our app , and we can overlay historic or significant models on top of real world locations . if we\u2019re standing at vienna\u2019s michaelerplatz , and i look down to see the roman ruins , with wikitude , we could overlay a 3d model of what the square might have looked like 3000 years ago . to a traveler , this type of content could be readily available for a sub $ 1 purchase . \u201d\nthe charter members of the arml 2 . 0 swg are : feng chia university , university of alabama huntsville , caci , wikitude and salzburg university . these ogc members invite the participation of ar developers , location based services ( lbs ) developers , ar service providers and browser vendors , location based content developers and publishers , companies seeking to be represented in ar applications , and game developers . the arml 2 . 0 charter , which includes technical details about the scope and intent of arml 2 . 0 , is available at urltoken .\nmartin lechner , cto , wikitude , explained that , \u201cthe interoperability experiment is a breakthrough for mobile ar . for the very first time , content published in one of the platforms becomes available on any participating mobile ar platform , allowing content creators to follow the\nwrite once , run anywhere\napproach . to us , the experiment is only a first step . we plan to cooperate in the future and allow more and more features of the ar browsers to become available in an interoperable way as we move down the interoperability path . \u201d\nmaybe it\u2019s not as slick and refined as today\u2019s visual effects , but back in 1989 , it was certainly surprising \u2013 and attention - grabbing . that\u2019s part of the way ar still works today \u2013 especially for the next couple years as wide - spread adoption still continues to grow . the most important thing to remember ? if you truly surprise someone , they\u2019ll be sure to tell everyone they know all about it . that\u2019s one thing that won\u2019t change , ever \u2013 and why we decided we needed a ufo to appear outside the wikitude office in salzburg .\nin addition to the wikitude augmented reality function , other screens show an overview of all the markers , including detailed information on the individual points . by connecting to google maps , all markers within a close vicinity are displayed in a clear and optically attractive way . if the user chooses a certain marker , it will be highlighted in color when returning to the main screen . thus , it is also possible to select markers on the overview map and use the augmented reality function for navigation . there are currently 970 active markers available all over the world .\nas with geospatial ar , building for 2 - d ar is largely a matter of developing the necessary content , normally as an app , by using an sdk from an ar software provider . for example , in addition to its geospatial system , layar\u2019s sdk enables 2 - d image recognition ar . the craftar system includes a large image database , which could ease the complexity of teaching an app how to recognize certain objects . blippar , metaio ( acquired by apple in 2013 ; the product is no longer available to the public ) , and wikitude are other vendors that offer 2 - d authoring sdks .\nin addition to presentations by ogc representatives about location standards that maximize the value of mobile devices ' location awareness , the ogc will host the world\u2019s first augmented reality ( ar ) browser interoperability demonstration . layar , metaio and wikitude , the largest ar platform providers , have cooperated to make it easy for ar content to be shared across their technology platforms . this cooperation has resulted in the development of three unreleased but fully functioning browsers from the three companies . the demonstration of ar content being used interchangeably by these browsers will take place after lunch on tuesday feb 25 at the icc during the ogc mobile seminar .\nwhat makes wikitude unique is the way it represents the information to the user , and quite possibly could be to the future of gps interfaces . the interface on this app allows for figuring out directions and orientations when in a big city far easier than that of a traditional gps , which can oftentimes be slightly misleading . simply holding up your device like a camera and looking at the screen , wikitude can place the locations , events , etc . of your query in their respective places on the screen . if you ' re unimpressed with what ' s over there , simply spin a little to the side and keep looking ! of course it will work in smaller towns , as it seems to get a lot of its information google places , but the more information to work with the better . there are a few usability issues , especially within the user interface for browsing the options of a search ( but recently they have been making drastic updates to this ) . also , the search function should be updated to allow for more refined queries and allow selection of the databases you wish to pull information from . this app has a lot of potential and is , in my opinion , a fantastic tool to have on a bustling city street .\nthanks to all of you who provided valuable feedback - it helps to continuously improve wikitude ! new in this version : \u2714 optimized all graphics for the new ipad retina display \u2714 all new panorama user interface to provide easy access to \u2022 favorite worlds - organize your worlds according to your preferences & lifestyle \u2022 featured worlds - updated regularly to highlight what\u2019s new and interesting \u2022 categories of worlds - find the worlds you are looking for \u2714 new engaging content worlds : \u2022 facebook locations , view your social graph in augmented reality . follow in a friend\u2019s footsteps and experience the very same locations . \u2022 animated twitter world \u2022 great offers from trip advisor , yelp and urltoken\nauthoring for this type of gps - based ar application is now relatively commonplace . inglobe technologies , arlab , layar ( now part of blippar ) , wikitude , and others offer solutions and software development kits ( sdks ) for authoring gps - based ar apps . using these tools , developers simply define a file that matches gps coordinates with some form of contextual information . that could be a link to a website , a home\u2019s value , a tourist photograph , or a piece of textual data . when the device is near a certain gps location , the corresponding data for nearby points of interest will be loaded into the mobile device and can be displayed on the app .\n\u201can enterprise might have a factory with lots of machinery and might need to train a new employee to perform maintenance on the machinery . the easiest way to transfer knowledge would be to give the employee a smartglasses headset that augments reality during the training or that eliminates the training process altogether , \u201d says gstoll of wikitude . \u201cwe\u2019re working with a car manufacturer to build 3 - d use cases for the company\u2019s service technicians . they would work through a procedure while wearing ar glasses that would show them how to test or diagnose the braking system , remove particular components , and carry out some necessary repair tasks , so they know what to do for a specific car model . \u201d\nwe can\u2019t do it alone , which is why we have established a partner network around the world . do you have what it takes to join us ?\nthis feature enables recognition of several images simultaneously . once the images are recognized , developers will be able to layer 3d models , buttons , videos , images and more on each target . additionally , augmentations will be able to interact with each other based on the targets\u2019 positions . multiple image target recognition can be used to bring interactivity to many apps ."]}
{"id": 54132, "summary": [{"text": "label sj is an exclusive label established by south korean record label sm entertainment for boy band super junior on 6 november 2015 . ", "topic": 37}], "title": "label sj", "paragraphs": ["a previous version of this article listed the new label as lable sj . sm entertainment has since corrected the spelling to label sj .\n\u201clabel sj has decided to respect sungmin\u2019s decision not to participate in super junior\u2019s album .\non november 6 , it was announced that sm has established a new label exclusively for super junior called label sj . sm stated , \u201cwe established label sj to give super junior our wholehearted support and an ideal system [ for managing the group ] . \u201d\nlabel sj is a sub - label of sm entertainment and is dedicated solely to the promotions of super junior , their members , and sub - units .\n\u201cthough sungmin isn\u2019t participating in the album this time around , label sj will fully support all of sungmin\u2019s future activities .\nwhen i first found out about label sj i was excited for them . i thought that maybe they could compensate for the slight negligence by sm and their promotions of sj soloists , but it seems like sj and the managers are just as apathetic as sm are .\nwhen i first found out about label sj i was excited for them . i thought that maybe they could compensate for the slight negligence by sm and their promotions of sj soloists , but it seems like sj and the managers are just as apathetic as sm are .\nthe point of the label is for sj members to have full creative control over their music release , which is what they are doing right now .\nchange doesn ' t happen over night and the label isn ' t even one year old yet . if some fans thought sj will suddenly start slaying the charts once under the label then that ' s very naive and unrealistic .\ncan anyone identify the czech glassworks who marked their wares with this foil ' js ' / ' ' sj ' label , please ? probably dates from the 1930s .\nlabel sj responds to sungmi . . .\nthe youtube account associated with this video has been terminated due to multiple third - party notifications of copyright infringement .\nthey already had freedom on their solo works even before label sj it ' s useless they produce music if no one is going to listen to it for much\nartistic freedom\nthey have now .\nin response to sungmin\u2019s recent apology to fans and his declaration that he will not be participating in super junior\u2019s upcoming album , label sj released an official statement about sungmin \u2019s decision as well as his future activities .\nrecently , super junior\u2019s agency sj label announced that they will be holding a conference with representatives from super junior\u2019s fan pages to gather opinions and discuss what direction the group should be heading in with their new album .\nthe thing is label sj has a bigger paper than just solo ' s creative freedom ( you care about ) and all i ' m seeing they are running something that doesn ' t work yet or they don ' t know how .\non the side note , i hope that there will be sm x yg collabs . . . . . hee chul is close to psy . imagine label sj and psyg produce something ? daebak . i better start praying right away ! !\nthe label will be in full charge of producing super junior ' s albums and managing the group .\nsee , this is what is confusing me - is label sj in charge of promos ? nobody seems able to agree on this one bit : some people say they are in - charge , some people say it ' s sm , some a combination , etc .\ni ' m refraining from being too judgmental because there doesn ' t seem to be any official statement on who is conducting the promotions . if anything , the emphasis of label sj seems to be creative control - and we do see that hand in it from their recent releases .\nit is never useless to do what you love . change doesn ' t happen over night and the label isn ' t even one year old yet . if some fans thought sj will suddenly start slaying the charts once under the label then that ' s very naive and unrealistic . complaining about bad promotions and the label ' s short comings as far as promotions go is one thing but to question it ' s entire existence is just - they have had creative control to some extent before but what they have now is independence and complete artistic freedom .\nquote from naver article trans by reneeei :\nlabel sj will receive support from sm for marketing system and production costs . however album production , promotional activities , and label sj operations will be decided by the members and their current managers .\nfor now i ' ve not seen any kind of promotion for their part , and they need it . i used to feel bad when they were under sm and didn ' t receive the treatment other groups got but now i don ' t see there ' s even intention of their part to invest on their work so i can ' t bring myself to care .\ncomments 5 & 6 make no sense , but i guess that ' s to be expected . hope the new label is a success\narticle : [ exclusive ] psy achieves his longtime dream . . . his own label ' psyg ' source : joy news 24 via naver \u200b\nlol ^ this was the only thing that came to my mind i saw this . also the black label consisting of kush and ziont too > <\nthat ' s why i mentioned that they are just starting . maybe if label sj got more help from sm on how to promote their stuff would have been received better . sm chooses what they want to promote well and what they don ' t want to promote well . like exo ' s debut and ijwd were commercial hits while the things you mention were subpar .\ni mean my post is about the naver article translation that talks about what to expect about suju label and going by the translation promotional activities are under it .\nthe label appears on the underside of a perfume atomiser bottle and a perfume flask from a ( presumably crystal ) trinket / vanity set trio . no markings on the atomiser head . i\u0092ll be posting photos of the whole trio on the glass trinket sets section shortly , but thought that i would try to get an id of the label from gmb czech - glass section first . ( in my first post , i\u0092ve inadvertently omitted to credit the photo of the label to patrick sturkyn ) .\nthe new label will handle all of super junior ' s individual , unit and group activities . there are a lot of members , a lot of unit groups and a lot of various promotions for the popular boy group , so it makes a lot of sense that they ' ll be managed under their own sub - label !\n8 . [ + 169 , - 8 ] yang hyun suk is smart . i know there are a lot of rappers who hate yg ' s system but yg allows their artists to set up their own label and promote under a different system if they want . i bet gd will launch his own label in a few years too .\nwell , to be fair , they may not be given the budget they need to hire good people . or they don ' t know good people . we honestly need like a real framework explaining how the heck label sj works , who is in - charge , what is their budget like , what the budget they need for good promotion is . . . because if anything , i ' m beginning to get the impression that sm might not be helping them in the promotional regard - who knows , maybe sm just expected them to know how to do it by themselves . maybe they just need time to learn . maybe they need better people helping them , because really , while it ' s great leeteuk is giving their managers positions , are their managers really qualified to have certain kinds of jobs ? it ' s all so confusing because we don ' t see how label sj works . give us the transparency !\nthough the new label will be affiliated with sm , it will be independently and wholly responsible for super junior\u2019s management , producing their albums , and all group , unit , and individual activities .\nsuper junior ' s sungmin fans have announced they will boycott him , and label sj has replied . super junior ' s sungmin is facing a lot of criticism from his fans for being far away and not updating fans about the changes in life and milestones . in september 2014 , fans learned about sungmin ' s marriage to actress kim sa eun through articles , not sungmin ' s , and when fans asked for more information on my marriage , he did not respond .\neverybody has a story . the problem is that some of them are boring . if yours is not , contact dave bakke at 788 - 1541 or dave . bakke @ sj - r . com . his column appears wednesday , friday and sunday . to read more , visit urltoken\nit ' s okay - the way these comebacks have been handled has been poor that it ' s understandable we ' d feel upset about it when we type . i really wish we had transparency because sometimes . . . it really does make you wonder whether things have changed . i feel they have , personally , but it ' s not like i can prove it 100 % . and then people start to mention how label sj is nothing but for show . . .\n\u201csuper junior is currently preparing for an album , with hopes to release it in october , and the label is doing its best to help super junior carry out promotions that are better than ever before .\ncongratulations to the boys of super junior for their great achievement and for the establishment of their very own record label ! we hope that super junior will be around for a long , long time to come .\ni don ' t like the short comings as far as promotion is concerned but asking\nwhat ' s the point of the label\nis borderline offensive considering how hard the members worked to make it happen .\nhowever , despite the effort to create a meeting space , fans have not been too happy . only \u201cfan representatives\u201d will be able to attend the conference , and how this person will be picked and whether they will express the opinions of the majority is another problem to be solved . following the negative response , the meeting announcement has been deleted and sj label has yet to comment on whether or not the conference will actually commence . if it happens , it will most likely be sometime around the middle or end of this month .\nshinhwa have their own label and no one seem to be thrown a fist at it , jessica had her own business and even used sm to promote her products but sm didn ' t have any problem with it . # stophatinglsmajushi\nbecause we all know sm definitely didn ' t take shinhwa to court over using the name shinhwa while under an different label . or that sm definitely didn ' t kick jessica out of snsd because of jessica ' s own businesses .\njosef schussheim & co . leipzig , saxony - refinery / decorator 1922 on j\u00e4ckel & schwuchow , arndtstr . 6 . leipzig , saxony - refinery / decorator active c1925 josef schuster & co . nurnberg less likely as the did advertising stuff and their label included ampersand .\ni also found another airborne beer , started on the occasion of the 55th anniversary of the battle of arnhem , which was basically a british operation . it\u2019s a dutch beer and has a different label . but vince\u2019s airborne beer is all about bastogne and is brewed in bastogne .\nthe airborne beer label shows a soldier \u2013 now we know it\u2019s vince from auburn \u2013 carrying an helmet full of beer . the beer also comes , or it did at one time , in little ceramic army helmets . i found some for sale on the web for $ 20 each . no beer was included .\nnot really , country on label is where the glass was made , decorator might have had an office in cz too but not a lot of point as only 160 or so km from glassmakers in northern cz anyway the js is exact match for first one above in hartmann . just a thought , they could be cz based just maintaining a showroom in leipzig to be near the messe . hartmann source is glasindustrie 1933 mine is 1925 but they are not listed there . without more detail we cannot be certain but label is definitely josef schussheim ' s and not the other 2 i gave . he seems to have vanished in 1938 but may have managed to get to uk and / or us .\nbecause we all know sm definitely didn ' t take shinhwa to court over using the name shinhwa while under an different label . or that sm definitely didn ' t kick jessica out of snsd because of jessica ' s own businesses . because you know taking people to court and kick people out of a group is definitely not throwing\na fist at it\n.\ni doubt sj doesn ' t give a damn about their promotion considering the fact that they ' re supposed to have their own hand in it . plus , yesung honestly looked miserable throughout much of his comeback period because his album wasn ' t getting the reception he was hoping for ; if anything that says that he at least wanted to succeed , and unless , after 11 years in the industry , he has no idea how this all works , i really doubt the idea of\nmaybe we should promote me\ndidn ' t occur to him / he didn ' t care about it .\nthe creative side of the label seems to be working just fine . the promo is such as it is but i think the main problem is we need to first identify who their intended audience is and then only you can fit the promo ( especially if you are on a limited budget ) . you need company connections , a lot of money and accumulated goodwill helps too . you just won ' t be able to sell yesung crooning sad ballads to a fangirl waiting in line to buy 20 same different covered versions of sehun yawning . or to people who want to be ' badass as gd ' . or to lonely soldiers who like fresh girls in miniskirts . etc .\nsm entertainment dropped a bombshell on e . l . f . around the world on super junior \u2018s 10 th anniversary .\nmeanwhile , super junior is celebrating their 10 th anniversary today , having debuted in 2005 with \u201ctwins ( knock out ) . \u201d over the last decade , super junior has set many record landmarks , including 120 concerts and over 1 . 8 million concert attendees in 27 different cities across the globe . they also recently joined the likes of psy and hyuna with over 100 million views on their 2011 hit \u201cmr . simple\u201d on youtube .\n5 girl groups most likely to break through in the u . s . market\nwe know suju themselves and elf have been promoting them more than sm ever had / have but , i ' m still very happy for our boys . ; ;\nwinner ' s song min ho is trending worldwide . on july 9th kst , dispatch published an article on one of the accounts that song min ho has been following c\u2026\nwinner ' s song min ho unfollowed all accounts after the instagram controversy . on july 9 kst , media outlet dispatch stirred up a controversy \u2026\nthe studio director involved in youtuber yang ye won ' s sexual harassment case has committed suicide . according to the namyangju police station on july \u2026\nkrunk got fans excited for a possible yg x sm collaboration but later apologized for causing misunderstandings . on july 9 , the official mascot of\u2026\ntwice has released their first summer single . the girls ' 2nd special album features three new songs including title song\ndance the night away\n,\nshot \u2026\nflocks of netizens came to v ' s defense . on july 6 , various media footage of bts getting bombarded by fans at the incheon international airport stunne\u2026\njapanese actor kentaro sakaguchi has expressed his desire to work with bts . on the july 9 broadcast of mbc ' s ' section tv entertainment ' , kentaro sakagu\u2026\nfans are eagerly anticipating new nct unit arrangements based on rumors . for many months , rumors regarding the possibility of new nct units have\u2026\n\u00a9 2007 - 2018 6theory media , llc . allkpop\u00ae is a registered trademark of 6theory media , llc . about | advertise | privacy | terms\n\u201cfrom the beginning , super junior was created as a group that could be flexible with its members , and as a result , super junior has seen love and success across the globe , able to promote in a variety of ways .\n\u201cthank you to all the fans who have loved super junior for so long , and we ask for your continued love and support for all of the super junior members . \u201d\nbts\u2019s \u201clove yourself : tear\u201d takes no . 9 on mid - 2018 list of top physical albums in united states\nyou currently have javascript disabled . several functions may not work . please re - enable javascript to access full functionality .\nthis topic has been archived . this means that you cannot reply to this topic .\nposted 14 july 2016 - 03 : 18 am ( edited by jen1886 , 14 july 2016 - 03 : 18 am . )\nmaybe they will improve next time round . they are just starting off after all .\nif promotion is under sm , then i ' m not surprised it still sucks . that ' s how sm rolls , they ' ve dropped the ball on promoting luna , jonghyun , all the suju solos and sub - units this year , etc .\nif it ' s the latter , here ' s to hoping things get better in the long - term . if it ' s all on sm though , then , well . . . sigh\nbut like you said , they have their own hand in it . . . i just didn ' t really see it . again , it could be i am not well informed on the matter but these are my initial thoughts . they ' re probably really busy and maybe it ' s hard for them to contribute as much as they would like to\ni ' m really mad about their handling of zhou mi ' s comeback , but i still feel like we need to give them some time to improve their methods . they ' re probably still figuring stuff out . i do feel like an should put in some effort and show them the ropes .\nbut yeah , i don ' t think the boys don ' t give a damn about their music and being successful . if that were the case , honestly speaking , why would they bother to release things or stay ? it ' s not like people were clawing at the doors for ryeowook and yesung to release solo albums .\ntransparency would be nice . i don ' t like that i am judging them without knowing so little , so i do feel a bit bad about that\ni didn ' t mean to imply that they didn ' t care at all so i ' m sorry if i did . i ' m actually really glad that they ' re still around after so long\ni would completely expect sm to do something like ,\nhmm , the budget you need for this is $ 100 . so we ' re going to give you $ 45 . we could ' ve given you $ 40 , but look at us , being generous ! what do you mean it ' s not enough ? go borrow the rest from siwon or something , you ungrateful boy band .\nah , i ' m not angry ! i too , am grateful they ' re still around despite the fact that their korean popularity is not what it used to be , and they ' re still releasing stuff , which kind of suggests to me that they do care , if they ' re still trying despite knowing what they ' ve got to go against .\ni ' m actually glad siwon has a lot of money . he helps so many people with his funds . like his\nhyung\njackie chan\ni wonder how long they will decide to be active . i ' d love to see them old and grey tbh\nsiwon ' s a generous man . i just died at the thought of jackie - hyung . it reminds me of how k - netizens refer to foreign celebrities with a\nhyung\nthey have had creative control to some extent before but what they have now is independence and complete artistic freedom .\nforget b . leeteuk pretty much aware of the problems and popularity . it shows me as he talked on radio star . aka watch my sig .\nhe knows ppl bash them before listen , so i doubt hard he or the members think they dont need much promo coz they are as popular .\nposted 14 july 2016 - 07 : 16 am ( edited by kay268840 , 14 july 2016 - 07 : 17 am . )\nsuper junior ' s heechul and the trax ' s jungmo will be releasing a new m & d project group album in 2015 , the follow up to the duo ' s 2011 song\nclose ur mouth .\nheechul announced the news earlier in 2015 , and continuously updated fans on instagram .\non march 24 , heechul revealed that he and jungmo have completed preparations for m & d ' s first mini album .\nthe idol continued the announcement by explaining that he and jungmo are solely in charge of the mini - album ' s creation and promotion . heechul also included hashtags promoting super junior d & e ( donghae and eunhyuk ) ' s recent comeback .\nthe album ' s concept is ' cottage industry . ' the music is all by is by kim jungmo . . the lyrics , music video , styling , broadcast schedule , etc . is done by me . small talk concert i ' ll also do . i ' m doing everything directly so i ' m busy these days , like leeteuk # kimchisoup # kimheechul # kimjungmo # mnd # mndne # dne 1 + 1 = love # dnepromotionbot\nboth kyuwook appeared in lots and lots of variety shows and talked about their upcoming albums everywhere over and over again . . . yeye didn ' t do that and i really believe that ' s why his album did poorly in korea because no one but elf knew about it\nif that ' s true then . . . well , i guess they hate variety or they no longer care about gaining love in korea or they just don ' t know the ropes of promoting very well : /\nd ) every member is charge of his own schedule and promo both kyuwook appeared in lots and lots of variety shows and talked about their upcoming albums everywhere over and over again . . . yeye didn ' t do that and i really believe that ' s why his album did poorly in korea because no one but elf knew about it\nelf & sm stan ( @ superjunior . labelsj ) \u2022 instagram photos and videos\njessi talked about her revealing swimsuit fashion . on july 9 , jessi guested on sbs power fm ' s ' choi hwa jung ' s power time ' and shared about her new son\u2026\nsuper junior ( \uc288\ud37c\uc8fc\ub2c8\uc5b4 ) - ' devil ' il\u2032 m countdown 150716 comeback stage ep . 433\n2015 mama super junior - spy + sexy , free & single ( 2012 mama ) 151127 ep . 5\nsuper junior \uc288\ud37c\uc8fc\ub2c8\uc5b4 comeback stage ' shirt ' kbs music bank 2014 . 08 . 29\non may 22nd kst , leader leeteuk followed the new accounts and then asked fans to follow it as well . several other members also follow the page as well .\nthe news of this new account came after the members shared a picture of all the members , minus ryeowook and kangin , in a cafe . almost all of the members shared the photo to their own sns accounts , simply writing # reunion . member ryeowook is currently serving in the military , and kangin is on hiatus from the group . meanwhile , maknae kyuhyun leaves in just two days .\nthe rest of the members are busy practicing for their comeback already and are planning to release their next album in october of this year . could the opening of this new account have to do with their new album and comeback promotions ? only time will tell !\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nno - one likes general adverts , and ours hadn ' t been updated for ages , so we ' re having a clear - out and a change round to make the new ones useful to you . these new adverts bring in a small amount to help pay for the board and keep it free for you to use , so please do use them whenever you can , let our links help you find great books on glass or a new piece for your collection . thank you for supporting the board .\nset 180 clear 1 . 1 . jpg ( 116 . 41 kb , 479x436 - viewed 190 times . )\nhi , it could be the designer ' s initials rather than the glass house if it preceded the second world war . any chance of getting a picture of the object ?\nset 180 clear 1 . 8 . jpg ( 76 . 55 kb , 800x753 - viewed 272 times . )\nthe agency said , \u201csuper junior is making a long awaited comeback during the second half of 2017 . we appreciate how long the fans have patiently waited for this moment , and hope to include their ideas and opinions as we plan for future activities . \u201d\non june 6 , super junior announced their comeback , and many fans have asked for members kangin and sungmin to be excluded from promotions . this is because kangin has been in trouble with the law for drunk driving , and sungmin has allegedly failed to communicate with fans after his marriage and discharge from the army . however , it was revealed that this conference was not being held for discussions on the two members , but rather to talk about the general direction of super junior\u2019s upcoming promotions .\ndave bakke column : one of the most memorable events of the battle of the bulge took place in bastogne , belgium in december , 1944 . actually , it\u2019s one of the most famous events in american military history . it\u2019s the siege during which brig . gen . anthony mcauliffe responded to the german offer to have the americans surrender with one word : \u201cnuts . \u201d\none of the most memorable events of the battle of the bulge took place in bastogne , belgium in december , 1944 . actually , it\u2019s one of the most famous events in american military history . it\u2019s the siege during which brig . gen . anthony mcauliffe responded to the german offer to have the americans surrender with one word : \u201cnuts . \u201d\nthe 101st airborne was in bastogne . vincent speranza , who lives in auburn , was with them . he had seen a lot of his buddies killed and wounded in bastogne . many of the wounded were getting treatment on a church floor . that included his friend , joe willis .\n\u201ci found him , \u201d vince recalls , \u201cand asked \u2018how you doin ? \u2019 he said , \u201ci got a couple pieces of shrapnel in my leg . it\u2019s not too bad . \u2019 i asked if there was anything i could do for him . he said , \u2018yeah , go find me something to drink . \u2019\u201d\neasier said than done in a town under siege . vince left the church and walked around until he found a partially bombed - out tavern . he went in , pulled the tap behind the bar and was surprised to see beer come out . wouldn\u2019t you agree that beer is something to drink ?\nvince took off his helmet and filled it with beer , then went back to the church . but when the other wounded men near joe saw what vince had , they all wanted some . vince had to go back to the church to fill up his helmet with beer again .\nbut he returned to the church to find the regimental surgeon , a major by the way , asked him what he thought he was doing . \u201cgiving aid and comfort to the wounded , \u201d vince replied . not a bad answer . but not good enough .\n\u201che said , \u2018no ! i\u2019ve got chest and stomach cases in here , \u2019\u201d says vince . \u201c\u2018get out of here before i have you shot . if you give some of these guys beer , you\u2019ll kill \u2018em . \u2019\u201d\nand that is where the story would have ended had it not been for the commemoration in bastogne a year ago of the 65th anniversary of the battle . vince traveled there for the events , including visiting the museum dedicated to the siege .\nwhile there , he met two young soldiers . one was a belgian tank commander , johnny bona . the other was dutch army officer marco killian . as they were having lunch together , vince told the story of his helmet full of beer . when they heard it , their jaws dropped .\n\u201cyou were the gi who gave beer to the wounded ? \u201d they told him . \u201cyou\u2019re famous in europe ! \u201d\nvince didn\u2019t know what they were talking about . so the two men called a waiter over and ordered some airborne beer .\nairborne beer ? it seems a bastogne brewer commemorated the story , a story many thought never really happened but , like me , thought too good a story to pass up .\n\u201cthey said a brewer started it about 20 years ago , \u201d vince says . \u201cthey said he always thought the story was just a rumor . \u201d\nduring the battle\u2019s 65th anniversary , vince , who is 85 years old , went to the brewery and met the grandson of the man who created the beer .\n\u201cwe talked a little bit , \u201d vince says . \u201che said it was sort of a shock to actually meet the guy who carried the beer in his helmet . \u201d\nchoose the plan that ' s right for you . digital access or digital and print delivery .\n\u00a9 copyright 2006 - 2018 gatehouse media , llc . all rights reserved \u2022 gatehouse news\noriginal content available for non - commercial use under a creative commons license , except where noted . the state journal - register ~ street address : one copley plaza ( corner of ninth street and capitol avenue ) , springfield , il mailing address : the state journal - register , p . o . box 219 , springfield , il 62705 - 0219 ~ privacy policy ~ terms of service\nchoose the plan that\u2019s right for you . digital access or digital and print delivery .\nsuper junior ( boy group ) \u2013 super junior - k . r . y . \u2013 super junior - t \u2013 super junior - h \u2013 super junior - m \u2013 super junior - donghae & eunhyuk \u2013 henry \u2013 cho kyuhyun \u2013 zhou mi \u2013 kim ryeowook \u2013 yesung\nprivacy & cookies : this site uses cookies . by continuing to use this website , you agree to their use . to find out more , including how to control cookies , see here : cookie policy\nbecause you know taking people to court and kick people out of a group is definitely not throwing\na fist at it\n.\ni hope these sub - labels start producing . there are many labels yet no comeback\nas an sm stan . . . this is so true xd the only think that i can ' t critize of yg ( yeah , i ' m a really pissed incle , have a problem with that ? ! )\nwe haven ' t seen much of it . . . and many were disappointed with how badly the management is . . . the solos weren ' t really promoted and the album design of magic made elfs so fucking mad . . .\nas an sm stan . . . this is so true xd the only think that i can ' t critize of yg ( yeah , i ' m a really pissed incle , have a problem with that ? ! ) we haven ' t seen much of it . . . and many were disappointed with how badly the management is . . . the solos weren ' t really promoted and the album design of magic made elfs so fucking mad . . .\ni don ' t follow what they do anymore so idk tbh . but the comment talks about how sm wouldn ' t allow it and that simply isn ' t true .\nshouldn ' t have laughed as hard as i did but i did . lol .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 1 / / en\nurltoken"]}
{"id": 54143, "summary": [{"text": "adams extract , owned by adams flavors , foods & ingredients llc , operates a full-service spice and extract packaging and manufacturing facility in gonzales , texas .", "topic": 29}, {"text": "best known for its adams best vanilla , it also sells product under the adams spice , adams extract , adams reserve and culinary tonight brands .", "topic": 31}, {"text": "in addition , adams spices , extract and seasoning blends are found in many private label brands around the country as well as being used to season many commercially produced meat and food products .", "topic": 14}, {"text": "founded in 1888 , adams is one of the oldest continuously operated companies in texas and one of the oldest spice and extract companies in the united states . ", "topic": 32}], "title": "adams extract", "paragraphs": ["john a . adams might not recognize much about the adams extract company today .\n[ mr . adams of adams extract co . ] - the portal to texas history\nphoto of mr . adams of adams extract co . sitting at desk . austin , texas .\nlater in life , adams became president and chairman of adams extract , which was founded by his father , john adams , in 1888 .\ndisparage , tarnish or other harm , in scott adams ' sole opinion , scott adams .\njohn g . adams sr . , president of adams extract company , still produces extracts from his grandfather ' s original recipes .\npreheat oven to 375f degrees . peel , core , and slice apples . mix adams best vanilla , adams butter flavoring , and sugar . blend in flour , adams cinnamon , adams nutmeg , and adams allspice . coat sliced apples with sugar mixture .\nadams extract building , austin , tx ( 1955 - 2002 ) , pt . 3\ntoday , adams proudly manufactures and markets under several adams brand banners , including adams best\u00ae , adams extract\u00ae , adams\u00ae seasoning & spice , adams reserve\u00ae , flavor king\u2122 , pantry basics\u2122 , sear - n - crust\u00ae , clearvan\u2122 , carniceria\u00ae , cocina del rey\u00ae , naturals\u2122 , and urban canner\u2122 along with the adams frozen skillet desserts and adams premium ice cream lines . in addition , adams is proud to manufacture for some of the nations most respected private label brands as well as other legacy regional seasoning brands and is used to flavor many commercially produced food products around the nation .\n* cupcakes ! iphone * adams extract * adams best * maverick software * apple itunes * i pod touch * vanilla * icing * more tags . . .\none response to \u201cadams extract building , austin , tx ( 1955 - 2002 ) , pt . 3\u201d\nadams extract & spice llc produced more than 100 extracts , spices and food colors in a variety of sizes . the company\u2019s most popular and well known product is its vanilla extract , adams best \u00ae !\nadams flavors foods & ingredients , makers of the world famous adams best vanilla \u201csince 1888\u201d , is now available in an apple application . the most recent update of cupcakes ! now includes adams best vanilla , 6 other adams extracts and food colors .\njohn anderson adams first sold extracts in 1888 while living in michigan . in 1905 , adams moved his family to texas .\ni became an electrical engineer but have always had an interest in architecture and remember the adams extract building fondly .\nblend in adams best vanilla , adams butter flavoring , adams peppermint extract , and adams chocolate extract . reduce speed to low , alternately add sifted dry ingredients in three additions with milk in two additions . add sour cream and beat for 4 minutes on low speed . carefully pour and scrape batter into tube pan . shake and tap pan gently to level batter .\nboneyard media \u00bb blog archive \u00bb adams extract building , austin , tx ( 1955 - 2002 ) , pt . 3\nin an interview in 1986 , adams said the first copies of the normal star were printed on the same hand press used by adams extract co . , his family\u2019s austin - based business .\nphotograph of a d . g . benjamin advertising campaign for adams extract displayed at a local retailer . a grocer in a white shirt and apron and bow - tie holds up a box of adams best , priced fifteen cents . adams pure almond and pure lemon extracts retail for twenty - nine cents . adams extract is a top - shelf item in the spice aisle above mccormick and colman ' s spices and extracts .\n- - adams flavors foods & ingredients , makers of the world famous adams best vanilla \u201csince 1888\u201d , is now available in an apple application . the most recent update of cupcakes ! was released by maverick software llc on july 15 , 2011 and now includes adams best vanilla , along with 6 other adams extracts and food\noffering extracts , spices , specialty foods and , now , ice cream made in texas , adams extract continues to be a family affair .\nphotograph : haddon , e . p . [ adams extract company ] , photograph , date unknown , austin history center , austin public library\nas a full service ingredient company , adams extract serves a variety of end users in the food industry under the adams , cti , rex , neustra casa and flavor a la carte labels . from bottles of food coloring found on grocery store shelves to a container of raw spices for a multi - million dollar meat plant , adams extract continues to produce the finest of extracts and spices .\nthese recipes - plus lots more - can be found on the adams website at urltoken .\nfred adams was honored with the texas state distinguished alumnus award by the alumni association in 1973 .\nbetty adams , the late wife of john c . adams , created this recipe for a cooked white icing that has topped countless red velvet cakes since she created it more than 65 years ago .\ncarrying on the adams legacy is something that crim and his fellow managing partners do not take lightly .\nsterling crim , the managing partner and chief marketing officer for the adams extract company . the company this year began marketing the original scratch - cake recipe in a vintage - style box with cocoa , flour and bottles of extract and dye .\nmeanwhile , in austin , tex . , john a . adams was getting rich selling vanilla and food dyes . he and his wife , betty , ate the cake at the waldorf , said sterling crim , the managing partner and chief marketing officer for the adams extract company .\nthe adams extract company is pushing back against the twisted permutations of red velvet , too . the company this year began marketing the original scratch - cake recipe in a vintage - style box with cocoa , flour and bottles of extract and dye .\nour cupboard contained other adams extracts ( almond , lemon , etc . ) plus the requisite four - pack of food coloring . if you grew up in texas , your kitchen cabinet probably contained a few adams extracts , too .\nat first , john a . adams ' two sons sold the double - strength extract door - to - door , backed by a money - back guarantee . after wwii , the company expanded its operations , adding spices in the early 1960 ' s . in 2002 , adams extract & spice llc moved from the austin area to a new facility in gonzales ( east of san antonio ) .\nhe asked if adams could go back and tell his people there was no possibility of a united ireland . adams said the question was rather how he could bring his people along . he had to show them there was an alternative way forward .\ni was a teenager during the 1960s living in san marcos and whenever my mother and i would go to austin i\u2019d be on - the - lookout for the adams extract \u2018glass - cube\u2019 just off ih35 .\nmultiple sclerosis . taking ginkgo leaf extract or ginkgolide b , a specific chemical found in ginkgo extract , does not improve mental function or disability in people with multiple sclerosis .\n\u201cabout three or four years ago , we purchased a retail spice operation , which was adams extract and spices , \u201d janecka continues . central texas ingredients is now the institutional sales arm of adams . through the combination of the two companies , j bar b has a full spice operation , from product development to retail and wholesale sales .\nby 1917 , adams\u2019 sons fred and don were preparing to take over the business , and in 1922 , the second generation decided to move it to austin , where fred adams had been among the first graduates of the university of texas\u2019 business school .\nlet\u2019s start this story back in michigan circa 1888 , where adams , a pharmacist , developed a vanilla extract for his wife , who didn\u2019t like that the unfortified vanilla that was available \u201cbaked out\u201d of cakes and cookies .\ndo you remember helping your mom cook ? i certainly do - especially when it was time to do some baking . my responsibility was assembling the necessary ingredients . and , always , adams best vanilla extract was my favorite .\ntheir product line includes over 100 extracts , spices , and food colors . most grocery stores in texas and throughout the united states carry adams vanilla extract , and you can order it online at the end of the article .\neven though plenty of restaurants and prepared food companies use adams products , crim says they are also in the business of promoting home cooking .\nthe company roots were planted when his grandfather , john a . adams , a michigan pharmacist who moved his family to beeville in 1905 , developed the vanilla extract formula because his wife wasn ' t happy with existing products . when she professed delight with the taste and performance of his flavoring , he responded with\nwell , that ' s old man adams ' best .\nwhile attending what was known at the time as southwest texas normal college in 1911 , fred w . adams established texas state university\u2019s campus newspaper .\nnot surprisingly , the adams company continues to be a family affair . john g . adams jr . started working when he was about 10 years old ; currently , he is vice - president and manages the spice division . daughter linda adams is a company director . there are four children in the fifth generation , and adams sr . says he won ' t be surprised if at least some of them want to join the business .\ni think one of my granddaughters wants to be a lawyer . that ' s great ; we could use a lawyer in the family .\nthe adams family went door - to - door to build the business in an era when most consumers shopped at mom - and - pop stores , but crim says that now that 10 retailers control 80 percent of grocery sales , adams has had to evolve to compete on a bigger scale .\nsecond , the adams best vanilla that launched a 125 - year - old company is just one of the more than 300 products that bears his name .\never the marketer , adams developed a recipe that called for his butter extract and two bottles of his red food coloring and set up eye - catching displays in grocery stores that showed just how red you could make a cake if you made it his way .\nvertigo and dizziness . taking ginkgo leaf extract by mouth seems to improve symptoms of dizziness and balance disorders .\nyou won\u2019t hear them refer to anyone in the adams family without a \u201cmr . \u201d and \u201cmrs . \u201d first , and you can feel the reverence in their voices when they retell stories that customers have told them about their grandmothers and mothers preparing birthday cakes and wedding cakes and chocolate chip cookies with adams products .\novarian cancer . evidence suggests that using ginkgo leaf extract is associated with a decreased risk of developing ovarian cancer .\nthe company got a new name \u2014 adams extract & spice llc \u2014 and moved into a 90 , 000 - square - foot facility in an industrial part of gonzales , the small town an hour east of san antonio that sits on the modern spice trail of interstate 10 .\nwithin the last year , adams has acquired three louisiana flavoring businesses - - rex pure foods in new orleans (\nthe commander ' s palace uses rex products ; we ' re real proud of that\n) , louisiana gourmet in natchitoches , and aris\u00e9 in thibodeaux . these remain in louisiana , but are now divisions of the adams company . in addition , adams is in partnership with texas traditions , a company that makes boutique jellies , seasonings , and mustards ; the company also manufactures some private - label products , such as aaron neville ' s new orleans seasoning blend . adams says modestly ,\nwe ' re still growing a little bit .\nadams and mcguinness were determined to carry the whole movement with them rather than repeat the history of republicans , where any move forward had been accompanied by a split .\nmr . crim is something of a student of both extracts and popular culture . in the 2009 movie \u201cextract , \u201d a comedy about the troubles facing an extract plant owner , jason bateman\u2019s character is based loosely on his life .\nthe old adams extract building on i - 35 , which i waxed nostalgic for back in \u201907 , also caught the fancy of mike judge , who attributes the building as a key inspiration for extract , his new movie . the location is still nothing but a heap of dirt , but the original neon sign now adds class to the considerably less attractive building in gonzalez , texas ( above ) . at least we still have benji\u2019s photo of the building . and thanks to commenter sterling crim of adams extract & spice , llc , who tells us that the austin history center \u201chas the original architectural files\u201d and that they are \u201cloaded with photos inside and out of the plant . \u201d\ntony said he needed to look into adams ' eyes and hear him say that sinn f\u00e9in were locked into the political process and would stick to their commitment to the mitchell principles [ of non - violence ] . adams said they were . at the end of the meeting we asked them what they would say to the waiting press when they went out on to the street . adams said jokingly they would go out and say the prime minister had promised british withdrawal and that all the prisoners would be released .\nbut by 2002 , john g . adams was nearing 80 years old and in worsening health . they\u2019d reached capacity at that facility , and the adams heirs decided to sell the company to a trio of businessmen who wanted to bring the brand into the 21st century while maintaining the integrity that comes when a business survives three generations of family ownership .\nfies p , dienel a . [ ginkgo extract in impaired vision - - treatment with special extract egb 761 of impaired vision due to dry senile macular degeneration ] . wien med wochenschr 2002 ; 152 : 423 - 6 . view abstract .\naltitude sickness . research on the effects of ginkgo leaf extract on altitude sickness is inconsistent . some research suggests that taking ginkgo leaf extract can reduce altitude sickness symptoms when taken 4 days before climbing . however , other research shows that using a specific ginkgo extract ( gk501 , pharmaton natural health products ) for 1 - 2 days before climbing does not prevent altitude sickness .\nsolomon pr , adams f , silver a , et al . ginkgo for memory enhancement : a randomized controlled trial . jama 2002 ; 288 : 835 - 40 . view abstract .\nringing in the ears ( tinnitus ) . taking ginkgo leaf extract by mouth does not seem to improve ringing in the ears .\nfor improving mental function : single doses of 240 - 600 mg of ginkgo extract have been used . a ginkgo extract called egb 761 has been taken in a dosage of 120 - 240 mg per day for 4 weeks to 4 months . a ginkgo leaf extract called li 1370 has been taken in a dosage of 120 - 300 mg for two days . also , a combination product containing ginkgo extract and panax ginseng ( ginkoba m / e ) has been taken in a dosage of 60 - 360 mg for 12 weeks .\nour meeting with sinn f\u00e9in took place in a little , airless room with no windows in castle buildings [ at stormont in east belfast ] . on their side were gerry adams , martin mcguinness , pat doherty and siobhan o ' hanlon , taking shorthand . o ' hanlon was believed to have been a terrorist leader . she had become a fiercely loyal member of adams ' inner team .\nfor retinal damage caused by diabetes : 120 mg of a ginkgo leaf extract called egb 761 has been taken daily for 6 months .\nthe austin facility remained at the corner of 22nd and san gabriel streets until 1955 , when fred adams and his son , john g . adams , world war ii veteran , ut chemistry graduate and inventor of the company\u2019s four - pack of food coloring , moved the company once again , this time to a striking mid - century modern building south of austin near onion creek and the town of manchaca .\nfor tardive dyskinesia : 80 mg of a ginkgo leaf extract called egb 761 , three times daily for 12 weeks , has been used .\nbut one whiff of that sweet earthy vanilla and a look at the thick pharmaceutical bottle sealed with that little red cap and he\u2019d know : even though the founding family sold the company 10 years ago and the new owners moved it from the city it called home for more than 80 years , adams extract is still very much alive and well .\ntony did a brief press conference after the meeting and was asked if he had shaken adams ' hand . he had prepared his reply and said he had treated him as he would any other human being .\n) . when i asked adams exactly what an extract was , he defined it as a flavor that is extracted from a botanical and suspended in alcohol .\nyou know , like when you twist a lemon peel , that little spray of oil that comes out contains lemon flavor . the trick is to capture that flavor , and the process depends on which botanical you ' re working with .\nhowever , he explained that for some flavors , like strawberry , banana , and pineapple , it just hasn ' t been practical to extract natural flavor essences . for those , they ' ve created artificial flavors . adams certainly knows his chemistry of flavors ; he was the first texan admitted to the society of flavor chemists and is the only texan to have served as president and board member of the flavor and extract manufacturers of the united states .\ni have cousins who have ranchland near gonzales and just this past week i was down there for thanksgiving and went by the adams extract facility ( in the gonzales industrial park ) . i had two questions for the receptionist : 1 . ) how old does my bottle of vanilla extract have to be to show them being in austin ( she said that she thought pre - 2005 ) and 2 . ) was the \u2018glass - cube\u2019 still in austin ( i was sad to hear \u2018no\u2019 ) .\nmigraine . early research shows that taking ginkgolide b , a chemical found in ginkgo leaf extract , might help prevent migraines in children and women .\nfor anxiety : 80 mg or 160 mg of a ginkgo leaf extract called egb 761 has been taken three times per day for 4 weeks .\nwhat you might not know is that , unlike betty crocker , there really is a mr . adams , and he still makes the extracts from top - secret family formulas . the relentlessly busy octogenarian john g . adams sr . , company president , works seven days a week and is a hard man to catch up with , but recently he slowed down long enough to tell me about his family ' s venerable austin condiments business .\nthis entry was posted in alumni , uncategorized and tagged adams , alumni , texas state , texas state university , texas state university - san marcos , the rising star of texas , university star . bookmark the permalink .\nseasonal depression ( seasonal affective disorder ) . taking ginkgo leaf extract by mouth does not seem to prevent winter depression symptoms in people with seasonal depression .\ncocaine addiction . research suggests that taking a ginkgo leaf extract called egb 761 twice daily for 10 weeks does not help people with a cocaine addiction .\ndyslexia . early research suggests that taking a specific ginkgo leaf extract ( egb 761 ) can help reduce dyslexia in children aged 5 - 16 years .\nfor dementia : a dosage of 120 - 240 mg per day of ginkgo leaf extract ( egb 761 ) , divided in two or three doses .\nfor vertigo : 160 mg of a ginkgo leaf extract called egb 761 has been taken once daily or in two divided doses daily for 3 months .\nevans jr . ginkgo biloba extract for age - related macular degeneration . cochrane database syst rev 2000 ; ( 2 ) : cd001775 . view abstract .\nkudolo g . ingestion of ginkgo biloba extract significantly inhibits collagen - induced platelet aggregation and thromboxane a2 synthesis . alt ther 2001 ; 7 : 105 .\n\u201ci don\u2019t think that mr . adams would have ever dreamed that we would be selling herbs de provence with lavender , and he would be shocked that red port reduction is one of our biggest sellers , \u201d crim says .\nanxiety . research shows that taking a specific ginkgo extract ( egb 761 , dr . willmar schwabe pharmaceuticals ) for 4 weeks can reduce symptoms of anxiety .\nrosenblatt m , mindel t . spontaneous hyphema associated with ingestion of ginkgo biloba extract . n engl j med 1997 ; 336 : 1108 . view abstract .\nspices for the food we eat . . . everyday ! whether it ' s your grandmother ' s traditional holiday stuffing recipe , or an exotic new dish , you can count on adams for quality spices at a great price .\nover the next 50 years , john g . adams ran the quickly growing company out of that lundgren building , adding spices and seasonings to the product line in 1960 and laying the groundwork for what would become a national brand .\nas i wrote in my diary at the time , adams seemed intelligent , subtle and impressive . he had stuck to the big issues and asked tony to look beyond the current preoccupations in the talks and draw up a strategy for the future . once the meeting was over , adams came round the end of the table to where two pillars separate off part of the room , so other members of his delegation couldn ' t hear him , and said to tony that he could of course split the movement any time we wanted him to , but that his aim was to carry them all along , and that he was at them persuading every day . tony said he wanted longer and more informal discussions with adams and mcguinness . after the meeting tony said to john and me he was pleased that adams seemed to accept he would have to live with something less than a united ireland as the outcome of the process .\nback then , most people bought vanilla flavoring from pharmacies . a pharmacist himself , adams vowed to develop a better - quality vanilla than the one his wife used . she baked a cake to test his formula . according to company history , she told him ,\njohn , this is the best flavoring i have ever used .\nhe replied ,\nwell , that ' s old man adams best .\na vanilla flavoring for the ages was born .\nholgers km , axelsson a , pringle i . ginkgo biloba extract for the treatment of tinnitus . audiol 1994 ; 33 : 85 - 92 . view abstract .\ntony shook their hands one by one but alastair [ campbell ] , john holmes [ blair ' s northern ireland adviser ] and i had decided not to on principle . both sides were nervous , with gerry adams ' hand shaking slightly .\nvision problems in people with diabetes . there is some evidence that taking ginkgo leaf extract by mouth can improve color vision in people with retinal damage caused by diabetes .\nellison jm , deluca p . fluoxetine - induced genital anesthesia relieved by ginkgo biloba extract . j clin psychiatry 1998 ; 59 : 199 - 200 . view abstract .\nselling the product door - to - door with sons , fred and don turned into a thriving business when fred graduated from the university of texas in 1922 . fred purchased the company and moved the production to austin , expanding the product line to include the introduction of the red velvet cake during the great depression and the food coloring four - pack sold today . under new ownership since 2002 , the company continues to build on the adams brands and has achieved national distribution . in gonzales , the company employs over 100 people and supports community activities . the adams extract & spice award nomination was supported by senator glenn hegar and rep . john keumpel .\nin 2002 , under new leadership , adams moved to its new home , a modern 90 , 000 square foot facility , in gonzales , tx . in january 2013 , adams , one of the oldest continuously operated companies in texas and one of oldest spice and extract companies in the united states , celebrated its 125th birthday and was awarded the texas treasure business award , an award sponsored by state bill 920 that recognizes the accomplishments of texas businesses that have provided employment opportunities and support to the state\u2019s economy for at least 50 years and pays tribute to the state\u2019s well - established businesses and their exceptional historical contributions toward the state\u2019s economic growth and prosperity .\nthere is some concern that ginkgo leaf extract might increase the risk of bruising and bleeding . ginkgo thins the blood and decreases its ability to form clots . a few people taking ginkgo have had bleeding into the eye and into the brain , and excessive bleeding following surgery . ginkgo leaf extract can cause allergic skin reactions in some people .\nburkard g . [ the efficacy and safety of ginkgo biloba extract in dementia ] . fortschr med [ supp ] 1991 ; 109 ( 107 ) : 6 - 8 .\nregarding the company ' s move to its current location near manchaca , adams remembered ,\nin 1950 , we were still doing all our production by hand , filling the little bottles with a siphon . for the overflow storage , we were renting 13 garages from our neighbors around san gabriel . then we got an order for 150 , 000 bottles of adams best for a cake mix promotion . i knew we ' d better institute some mechanized processes , and we just didn ' t have the space .\nhe added chicory and some 30 other ingredients to come up with a formula that he called adams best . over the next 30 years , he built up the business , first in michigan and then in texas after the family moved to beeville in 1905 .\nradiation exposure . early research suggests that taking a specific ginkgo leaf extract ( egb 761 , tanakan ipsen ) might reduce some of the negative effects of radiation on the body .\nfor the treatment of glaucoma : 120 to 160 mg of ginkgo leaf extract has been taken in two or three divided doses per day for up to 12 . 3 years .\ncompany founder john a . adams is credited with turning red velvet cake into the bright red concoction we know today . before the great depression , bakers gave a hint of red to the popular ( and tender crumbed ) velvet cake by adding cocoa and either buttermilk or vinegar , which caused a reaction with the anthocyanin in the cocoa to turn the cake slightly red . but by the 1930s , adams wasn\u2019t just in the vanilla business ; he\u2019d started selling other extracts , including an imitation butter , and food coloring , too .\nskin discolorations ( vitiligo ) . there is some early research that taking a specific ginkgo leaf extract ( ginkgo plus , seroyal ) might decrease the size and spread of skin lesions .\nsubhan z , hindmarch i . the psychopharmacological effects of ginkgo biloba extract in normal healthy volunteers . int j clin pharmacol res 1984 ; 4 : 89 - 93 . view abstract .\nvorberg g . ginkgo biloba extract ( gbe ) : a long - term study of chronic cerebral insufficiency in geriatric patients . clin trials j 1985 ; 22 : 149 - 57 .\nwhen i inquired if adams were looking forward to retirement , he replied with alacrity , his blue eyes snapping .\nno way . this business is my life . and i ' ve got to get a few things done while i ' m still young .\nautism . research shows that taking a specific ginkgo extract ( ginko t . d . tolidaru pharmaceuticals ) daily for 10 weeks along with conventional medication does not improve autism symptoms in children .\ncolorectal cancer . early research suggests that using a specific ginkgo leaf extract ( egb 761 , onc ) intravenously ( by iv ) together with anticancer drugs might benefit people with colorectal cancer .\nalthough their no . 1 vanilla extract continues as their most popular seller , they have ventured into other profitable areas . their lines of spices and rubs is a major part of their business .\ndiamond bj , shiflett sc , reiwel n , et al . ginkgo biloba extract : mechanisms and clinical indications . arch phys med rehabil 2000 ; 81 : 668 - 78 . view abstract .\nmorgenstern c , biermann e . the efficacy of ginkgo special extract egb 761 in patients with tinnitus . int j clin pharmacol ther 2002 ; 40 : 188 - 197 . . view abstract .\nhigh blood pressure . research shows that taking a specific ginkgo leaf extract ( egb 761 ) by mouth for up to 6 years does not reduce blood pressure in older people with high blood pressure .\nage - related vison loss ( age - related macular degeneration ) . there is some early evidence that ginkgo leaf extract might improve symptoms and distance vision in people with age - related vision loss .\npancreatic cancer . early research suggests that taking a specific ginkgo leaf extract ( egb 761 ) intravenously ( by iv ) together with anticancer drugs might slow the progression of pancreatic cancer in some people .\nefavirenz is used to treat hiv infection . taking efavirenz along with ginkgo extract might decrease the effects of efavirenz . before taking ginkgo , talk to your healthcare provider if you take medications for hiv .\nthough 70 percent of sales are from products sold under the adams label , the company packages spices and extracts for a number of large grocers\u2019 private - label products , as well as specialty rubs and spice mixes from companies whose names you\u2019d recognize but whose identities this reporter promised to keep secret .\nmike judge , the \u201coffice space\u201d director who moved to austin in the 1990s , says that driving by the lundgren building on interstate 35 and finding out that a vanilla extract company was inside inspired his 2009 movie \u201cextract . \u201d the lundgren building was quickly demolished after the company moved to gonzales , but judge toured the gonzales facility before he shot the movie at a water bottling plant near los angeles .\nsexual dysfunction caused by antidepressant drugs . although some early research suggests that taking ginkgo leaf extract by mouth might improve sexual problems caused by antidepressant drugs , more recent research suggests it is probably not effective .\nheart disease . taking a specific ginkgo extract ( egb 761 , dr . willmar schwabe pharmaceuticals ) does not reduce the chance of having a heart attack , chest pain , or stroke in elderly people .\npaick j , lee j . an experimental study of the effect of ginkgo biloba extract on the human and rabbit corpus cavernosum tissue . j urol 1996 ; 156 : 1876 - 80 . view abstract .\npittler mh , ernst e . ginkgo biloba extract for the treatment of intermittent claudication : a meta - analysis of randomized trials . am j med 2000 ; 108 : 276 - 81 . view abstract .\nkaschel , r . specific memory effects of ginkgo biloba extract egb 761 in middle - aged healthy volunteers . phytomedicine 11 - 15 - 2011 ; 18 ( 14 ) : 1202 - 1207 . view abstract .\ngaudineau c , beckerman r , welbourn s , auclair k . inhibition of human p450 enzymes by multiple constituents of the ginkgo biloba extract . biochem biophys res comm 2004 ; 318 : 1072\u20138 . view abstract .\nlingaerde o , foreland ar , magnusson a . can winter depression be prevented by ginkgo biloba extract ? a placebo - controlled trial . acta psychiatr scand 1999 ; 100 : 62 - 6 . view abstract .\nporsolt rd , roux s , drieu k . evaluation of a ginkgo biloba extract ( egb 761 ) in functional tests for monoamine oxidase inhibition . arzneimittelforschung 2000 ; 50 : 232 - 5 . view abstract .\nfor premenstrual syndrome ( pms ) : 80 mg of a ginkgo leaf extract called egb 761 has been taken twice daily , starting on the sixteenth day of the menstrual cycle until the fifth day of the next cycle . also 40 mg of a ginkgo leaf extract called ginko t . d . has been taken three times daily starting on the sixteenth day of the menstrual cycle until the fifth day of the next cycle .\nin vivo anti - diabetic activity of the ethanolic crude extract of sorbus decora c . k . schneid . ( rosacea ) : a medicinal plant used by canadian james bay cree nations to treat symptoms related to diabetes\nkellermann aj , kloft c . is there a risk of bleeding associated with standardized ginkgo biloba extract therapy ? a systematic review and meta - analysis . pharmacotherapy 2011 ; 31 : 490 - 502 . view abstract .\nlister re . an open , pilot study to evaluate the potential benefits of coenzyme q10 combined with ginkgo biloba extract in fibromyalgia syndrome . j int med res 2002 ; 30 : 195 - 9 . view abstract .\nmeston cm , rellini ah , telch mj . short - and long - term effects of ginkgo biloba extract on sexual dysfunction in women . arch sex behav 2008 ; 37 : 530 - 47 . view abstract .\nmeyer b . [ multicenter , randomized , double - blind drug vs . placebo study of the treatment of tinnitus with ginkgo biloba extract ] . presse med 1986 ; 15 : 1562 - 4 . view abstract .\nquaranta l , bettelli s , uva mg , et al . effect of ginkgo biloba extract on preexisting visual field damage in normal tension glaucoma . ophthalmology 2003 ; 110 : 359 - 62 . . view abstract .\nrigney u , kimber s , hindmarch i . the effects of acute doses of standardized ginkgo biloba extract on memory and psychomotor performance in volunteers . phytother res 1999 ; 13 : 408 - 15 . view abstract .\non a number of occasions during the negotiation tony would offer to meet the high command of the ira to try to reason with them himself . he was convinced that his remarkable powers of persuasion would succeed , but adams would always say the time was not quite right , and maybe we should do it later .\ncrim is a san antonio native who had climbed his way up the corporate ladder at h - e - b before buying adams in 2002 with dan shannon , another veteran of the specialty food world , and clay ruple , an oilman who was ready to get out of the oil fields and into the spice trade .\nquality of life . early evidence suggests that taking ginkgo extract ( li 1370 , lichtwer pharma ) might improve quality of life measures such as activities in daily living , mood , sleep , and alertness in older people .\nfor schizophrenia : 120 - 360 mg of a ginkgo leaf extract called egb 761 ( yi kang ning , yang zi jiang pharmaceuticals ltd . , jiangsu , china ) has been used daily for 8 - 16 weeks .\nfowler js , wang gj , volkow nd et al . evidence that gingko biloba extract does not inhibit mao a and b in living human brain . life sci 2000 ; 66 : 141 - 6 . view abstract .\nmix ja , crews wd jr . an examination of the efficacy of ginkgo biloba extract egb761 on the neuropsychologic functioning of cognitively intact older adults . j altern complement med 2000 ; 6 : 219 - 29 . view abstract .\nas they were leaving , vera doyle , a no 10 messenger from a border area of the republic herself , came up to adams and mcguinness and told them what she thought of the ira . despite that , they became firm friends , and they made a point of looking her up every time they came back to no 10 .\nlee , j . , sohn , s . w . , and kee , c . effect of ginkgo biloba extract on visual field progression in normal tension glaucoma . j glaucoma . 5 - 16 - 2012 ; view abstract .\nyang z , li w huang t chen j zhang x . meta - analysis of ginkgo biloba extract for the treatment of alzheimer ' s disease . neural regeneration research . 2011 ; 6 ( 15 ) : 1125 - 1129 .\nemerit i , ogansian n , sarkisian t , et al . clastogenic factors in the plasma of chernobyl accident recovery workers : anticlastogenic effect of ginkgo biloba extract . radiat res 1995 ; 144 : 198 - 205 . view abstract .\nranchon i , gorrand jm , cluzel j , et al . functional protection of photoreceptors from light - induced damage by dimethylurea and ginkgo biloba extract . invest ophthalmol vis sci 1999 ; 40 : 1191 - 9 . view abstract .\ntamborini a , taurelle r . [ value of standardized ginkgo biloba extract ( egb 761 ) in the management of congestive symptoms of premenstrual syndrome ] . rev fr gynecol obstet 1993 ; 88 : 447 - 57 . view abstract .\nit was a curiosity to meet people who had been demonised throughout my adult life . television had not even been able legally to broadcast their voices and so for years the slightly threatening , bearded face of adams and the clear , chilling eyes of mcguinness had been overlaid by the voices of actors . now we had heard their real voices .\npremenstrual syndrome ( pms ) . taking ginkgo leaf extract by mouth seems to relieve breast tenderness and other symptoms associated with pms when started during the 16th day of the menstrual cycle and continued until the 5th day of the following cycle .\nage - related memory loss . some research suggests that ginkgo leaf extract might slightly improve memory and mental function in people with age - related memory problems . but most evidence shows that taking ginkgo leaf extract by mouth does not improve memory or attention in older people with normal mental function , in those with mild mental problems , or in those with dementia and age - related memory loss . ginkgo also does not seem to prevent age - related memory loss from developing .\nsatoh , h . comparative electropharmacological actions of some constituents from ginkgo biloba extract in guinea - pig ventricular cardiomyocytes . evid . based . complement alternat . med . 2004 ; 1 ( 3 ) : 277 - 284 . view abstract .\nhopfenmuller w . [ evidence for a therapeutic effect of ginkgo biloba special extract . meta - analysis of 11 clinical studies in patients with cerebrovascular insufficiency in old age ] . arzneimittelforschung 1994 ; 44 : 1005 - 13 . view abstract .\nadams opened the meeting by referring to the pictures of past prime ministers in the hall , all of whose policies in ireland had failed . he said he was grateful to tony for taking the risk of holding the meeting and asked if the labour party policy of unity by consent had disappeared altogether . what was the government ' s strategic view ?\nwhen taken by mouth for a short time . some research suggests that a specific combination of ginkgo leaf extract plus american ginseng might be safe in children when used short - term . do not let children eat the ginkgo seed . it is\namri h , ogwuegbu so , boujrad n , et al . in vivo regulation of peripheral - type benzodiazepine and glucocorticoid synthesis by ginkgo biloba extract egb 761 and isolated ginkgolides . endocrinology 1996 ; 137 : 5707 - 18 . view abstract .\nbrautigam mr , blommaert fa , verleye g , et al . treatment of age - related memory complaints with ginkgo biloba extract : a randomized double blind placebo - controlled study . phytomedicine 1998 ; 5 : 425 - 34 . view abstract .\nfehske cj , leuner k , muller we . ginkgo biloba extract ( egb761 ) influences monoaminergic neurotransmission via inhibition of ne uptake , but not mao activity after chronic treatment . pharmacol res 2009 ; 60 : 68 - 73 . view abstract .\nkudolo gb . the effect of 3 - month ingestion of ginkgo biloba extract on pancreatic beta - cell function in response to glucose loading in normal glucose tolerant individuals . j clin pharmacol 2000 ; 40 : 647 - 54 . view abstract .\nli al , shi yd , landsmann b , et al . hemorheology and walking of peripheral arterial occlusive diseases patients during treatment with ginkgo biloba extract . chung kuo yao li hsueh pao 1998 ; 19 : 417 - 21 . view abstract .\nas the company expanded its physical plant , they also multiplied their product lines . although the original adams best vanilla extract still remains the no . 1 seller ( the food colorings are no . 2 ) , the line of spices they instituted in 1959 now constitutes 70 % of the business . the biggest sellers are the basic items - - black pepper , garlic powder , chili powder , cumin , cayenne - - but over the years , they ' ve created a wide variety of highly specialized spice blends , such as brisket rub , menudo spice , cajun bean seasoning , and pizza pepper .\nin the company\u2019s on - site test kitchen , where dozens of plastic spice containers scribbled with sharpie shorthand line the shelves , crim holds up two steak rubs : the reddish traditional blend that john g . adams would have been able to identify without a label and one of the company\u2019s new steak rubs , a peppery mixture with remarkably fewer granules of salt .\nasthma . research shows that taking two capsules of a specific product containing ginkgo extract , ginger , and picrorhiza kurroa ( akl1 , akl international ltd ) twice daily for 12 weeks does not improve lung function or asthma symptoms in adults with asthma .\nbastianetto s , ramassamy c , dore s , et al . the ginkgo biloba extract ( egb 761 ) protects hippocampal neurons against cell death induced by beta - amyloid . eur j neurosci 2000 ; 12 : 1882 - 90 . view abstract .\nkudolo gb , dorsey s , blodgett j . effect of the ingestion of ginkgo biloba extract on platelet aggregation and urinary prostanoid excretion in healthy and type 2 diabetic subjects . thromb res 2002 ; 108 : 151 - 60 . . view abstract .\nyoshitake t , yoshitake s , kehr j . the ginkgo biloba extract egb 761 and its main constituent flavonoids and ginkgolides increase extracellular dopamine levels in the rat prefrontal cortex . br j pharmacol 2010 ; 159 : 659 - 68 . view abstract .\nan unusual aspect of the project ' s planning phase was that adams went to the ut school of architecture for some fresh views about gracefully and usefully integrating the new facility into the surrounding community . he told me ,\nwhat i wanted was ideas from the students that i might not come up with myself . they ' re young and they think differently .\nfor the spring 2000 semester , assistant professor steven moore used the company ' s proposed expansion as the subject for third - year students ' study of design , building construction , and environmental control systems . adams provided a stipend for the students to prepare the results into professional portfolios , which were presented to company representatives and to the project architect , tim aynesworth .\nthere is some concern that ginkgo leaf extract might increase the risk of liver and thyroid cancers . however , this has only occurred in animals given extremely high doses of ginkgo . there is not enough information to know if it could happen in humans .\nzhou , y . and zeng , r . [ effects of ginkgo biloba extract on anticoagulation and blood drug level of warfarin in healthy wolunteers ] . zhongguo zhong yao za zhi 2011 ; 36 ( 16 ) : 2290 - 2293 . view abstract .\nlanthony p , cosson jp . [ the course of color vision in early diabetic retinopathy treated with ginkgo biloba extract . a preliminary , double - blind versus placebo study ] . j fr ophtalmol 1988 ; 11 : 671 - 4 . view abstract .\nmarcilhac a , dakine n , bourhim n , et al . effect of chronic administration of ginkgo biloba extract or ginkgolide on the hypothalamic - pituitary - adrenal axis in the rat . life sci 1998 ; 62 : 2329 - 40 . view abstract .\npeters h , kieser m , holscher u . demonstration of the efficacy of ginkgo biloba special extract egb 761 on intermittent claudication - a placebo - controlled , double - blind multicenter trial . vasa 1998 ; 27 : 106 - 10 . view abstract .\nrainer m , mucke h , schlaefke s . ginkgo biloba extract egb 761 in the treatment of dementia : a pharmacoeconomic analysis of the austrian setting . wien klin wochenschr 2013 ; 125 ( 1 - 2 ) : 8 - 15 . view abstract .\nsuter , a . , niemer , w . , and klopp , r . a new ginkgo fresh plant extract increases microcirculation and radical scavenging activity in elderly patients . adv . ther 2011 ; 28 ( 12 ) : 1078 - 1088 . view abstract .\nchatterjee ss , doelman cj , noldner m , et al . influence of the ginkgo extract egb 761 on rat liver cytochrome p450 and steroid metabolism and excretion in rats and man . j pharm pharmacol 2005 ; 57 : 641 - 50 . view abstract .\nhaguenauer jp , cantenot f , koskas h , pierart h . [ treatment of equilibrium disorders with ginkgo biloba extract . a multicenter , double - blind drug vs . placebo study ] . presse med 1986 ; 15 : 1569 - 72 . view abstract .\nkudolo gb , delaney d , blodgett j . short - term oral ingestion of ginkgo biloba extract ( egb 761 ) reduces malondialdehyde levels in washed platelets of type 2 diabetic subjects . diabetes res clin pract 2005 ; 68 : 29 - 38 . view abstract .\nlebuisson da , leroy l , rigal g . [ treatment of senile macular degeneration with ginkgo biloba extract . a preliminary double - blind drug vs . placebo study ] . ( abstract ) . presse med 1986 ; 15 : 1556 - 8 . view abstract .\nmix ja , crews wd . a double - blind , placebo - controlled , randomized trial of ginkgo biloba extract egb 761 in a sample of cognitively intact older adults : neuropsychological findings . hum psychopharmacol 2002 ; 17 : 267 - 277 . . view abstract .\nthat futuristic art deco structure and bright red - and - blue neon sign were hard to miss . the building sat on a hill just west of the highway that would soon become interstate 35 , and it wasn\u2019t just the adams factory ; it was one of the most famous buildings designed by austin architect leonard lundgren , who also designed the round holiday inn on lady bird lake .\nthis is how we started ! our adams best doesn ' t bake or freeze out and enhances a variety of desserts , puddings , cakes , custards , ice creams , and cookies . only the finest ingredients go into making adams extracts and flavors . a trusted brand for over 125 years ! shipping and handling is $ 5 . 00 for orders under $ 25 , and $ 7 . 50 for orders $ 25 and over within the continental united states . once your order is placed and confirmed , you will receive an e - mail from our customer service team . most orders will be picked and packed within 2 business days and shipped via usps priority mail ( usps delivers within 3 days ) . * * * pints & gallons moved to bulk extracts and colors department\nwhen the day came , the banks of cameras outside downing street were even larger than on the day after the election . mo [ mowlam , blair ' s first northern ireland secretary ] came into no 10 through the internal door from the cabinet office to avoid them . sinn f\u00e9in arrived 10 minutes early with a big delegation and on mo ' s advice we made them wait . it was with some trepidation that tony and i together with alastair , john holmes and mo hovered in the cabinet room in downing street waiting for adams and mcguinness to be shown in with their delegation including martin ferris , a leading republican from the south and a convicted gun runner , michelle gildernew , lucilita bhreatnach , and adams ' two assistants , siobhan o ' hanlon and richard mcauley .\nhayfever ( allergic rhinitis ) . early research shows that applying specific eye drops ( trium , sooft ) that contain ginkgo extract and hylauronic acid three times daily for one month can reduce eye redness , swelling and discharge in people with swollen eyes due to seasonal allergies .\nkose , k . and dogan , p . lipoperoxidation induced by hydrogen peroxide in human erythrocyte membranes . 1 . protective effect of ginkgo biloba extract ( egb 761 ) . j int med res 1995 ; 23 ( 1 ) : 1 - 8 . view abstract .\nitil tm , eralp e , ahmed i , kunitz a , et al . the pharmacological effects of ginkgo biloba , a plant extract , on the brain of dementia patients in comparison with tacrine . psychopharmacol bull 1998 ; 34 : 391 - 7 . view abstract .\nle bars pl , kieser m , itil kz . a 26 - week analysis of a double - blind , placebo - controlled trial of the ginkgo biloba extract egb 761 in dementia . dement geriatr cogn disord 2000 ; 11 : 230 - 7 . view abstract .\nlyon mr , cline jc , totosy de zepetnek j , et al . effect of the herbal extract combination panax quinquefolium and ginkgo biloba on attention - deficit hyperactivity disorder : a pilot study . j psychiatry neurosci 2001 ; 26 : 221 - 8 . view abstract .\na lung disease called chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ( copd ) . research shows that taking a specific product that contains ginkgo extract , ginger , and picrorhiza kurroa ( akl1 , akl international ltd ) twice daily for 8 weeks does not improve lung function in people with copd .\nzaghlool ss , hanaf lk afifi nm ibrahim er . histological and immunohistochemical study on the protective effect of ginkgo biloba extract against glutamate - induced neurotoxicity in male albino rat retinal cells . the egyptian journal of histology . 2012 ; 35 ( 1 ) : 176 - 188 ."]}
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( u . s . a . ) ; aggreko finance bv ( netherlands ) ; aggreko investments bv ( netherlands ) ; aggreko nederland bv ( netherlands ) ; aggreko belgium bvba ; aggreko deutschland gmbh ( germany ) ; aggreko france sarl ; aggreko norway a / s ; aggreko ( singapore ) pte limited ; aggreko generator rentals pty limited ( australia ) ; aggreko ( malaysia ) sdn bhd ; aggreko ( middle east ) limited ( cyprus ) ; aggreko canada , inc . ; aggreko sa de cv ( mexico ) .\naggreko is a best company in world i am local workers with aggreko the best i like aggreko is safety for life .\nmy name is yaseen and i worked in aggreko . aggreko was worked in saudia from last 15 years . aggreko take care of its labour . aggreko supplied a huge amount of generators\naggreko is a best company in world i am local workers with aggreko 2 years ago the best i like aggreko is safety for life .\ni like aggreko . aggreko is best power supply company in the world . i work in aggreko 5 year . i work with philip vass . abu baker . laza\n1962 : aggreko is founded in the netherlands as a power generator rental business .\n1997 : aggreko is spun off from salvesen and becomes separate publicly listed company .\ntemporary power company aggreko has confirmed that it is to buy a south american business .\naggreko has today been announced official temporary power supporter for the glasgow 2018 european championships .\n2001 : aggreko wins contract to provide power generation for 2002 olympic games in salt lake city .\naggreko is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer , minorities / women / veterans / disabled .\nat aggreko we provide our customers with power and temperature control solutions in developed and em . . .\n1989 : aggreko acquires yeow kong electrical company , based in singapore , to begin expansion into asia .\n1999 : aggreko forms aggreko international power projects ( aipp ) to provide temporary multi - megawatt capacity on a global basis ; the company also acquires u . s . sales agent l & s industries .\naggreko began as a small mobile generator rental business in the netherlands in 1962 ( aggreko comes from the dutch word for generator ) . over the next decade , the company expanded its operations into other european market countries in continental europe . at the beginning of the 1970s , aggreko turned to the united kingdom . in 1973 , aggreko opened an office in glasgow , scotland , headed by david yorke and gordon tourlamain .\naggreko north america is located at 15600 john f kennedy blvd , suite 600 , houston , tx 77032 .\naggreko always take care of customers and our main target to satisfy our customers and we give our best . .\n1973 : david yorke and gordon tourlamain open aggreko ' s u . k . subsidiary in glasgow , scotland .\nwith a global headcount of more than 2 , 000 , aggreko operates from more than 100 locations in 28 countries .\naggreko is providing power , heating and cooling to aquaculture uk \u2013 an exhibition and conference focusing on the aquaculture industry .\nthe scottish office quickly outpaced its parent company , and aggreko ' s headquarters - - and market focus - - eventually moved to the united kingdom . aggreko grew rapidly over the next decade , expanding notably into norway to support the booming north sea oil industry . yet , lacking the funds for further expansion , aggreko began to look for a larger partner .\naggreko has today announced that it has started to supply stable power , using 25 mw of its hfo - generated energy .\nread aggreko news and see how our rental equipment helps customers worldwide solve their power , heating , cooling and dehumidification challenges .\nmy name is dilip gujjeti i am worked in aggreko from 3 years . it ' s really feeling to have their opportunit\n1986 : christian salvesen goes public on the london stock exchange ; aggreko enters united states with acquisition of electric rental systems inc .\nthe typical aggreko operations coordinator salary is $ 65 , 512 . operations coordinator salaries at aggreko can range from $ 64 , 000 - $ 75 , 000 . this estimate is based upon 4 aggreko operations coordinator salary report ( s ) provided by employees or estimated based upon statistical methods . when factoring in bonuses and additional compensation , a operations coordinator at aggreko can expect to make an average total pay of $ 68 , 552 . see all operations coordinator salaries to learn how this stacks up in the market .\naverage aggreko operations manager yearly pay in canada is approximately $ 110 , 569 , which is 51 % above the national average .\nglasgow - based aggreko is one of the world ' s largest suppliers of temporary generators , temperature control systems and related electrical equipment .\nhares in aggreko opened at 890p on wednesday , their highest price for almost a month , before slipping to 860p during the morning\u2019s trading .\nwithin the industry , aggreko is highly respected as a responsive and dynamic provider of flexible power generation solutions with the experience to satisfy even the most demanding power generation needs . in australia and the pacific , aggreko has rapidly grown it\u2019s operation across the region through strategically positioned depots .\nthe global leader in the rental of power and heating and cooling , aggreko , have continued their winning partnership with european tour star jordan smith .\n, which uses battery technology to regulate intermittent renewable energy sources , as an example of aggreko\u2019s push to join new technology with traditional energy sources .\noperations manager salaries at aggreko can range from $ 60 , 800 - $ 65 , 508 . this estimate is based upon 1 aggreko operations manager salary report ( s ) provided by employees or estimated based upon statistical methods . see all operations manager salaries to learn how this stacks up in the market .\noperations coordinator salaries at aggreko can range from $ 90 , 486 - $ 100 , 569 . this estimate is based upon 2 aggreko operations coordinator salary report ( s ) provided by employees or estimated based upon statistical methods . see all operations coordinator salaries to learn how this stacks up in the market .\naggreko is a major player in the global power market and is a publicly owned company listed on the london stock exchange ftse100 . unlike other companies operating in this market , aggreko focus\u2019 solely on providing turnkey power generation solutions and have developed the skills and experience to handle the power generation demands of all industries .\naggreko chief executive rupert soames said :\nwe are delighted to have this opportunity to further strengthen our business in south america , which has been one of the fastest - growing parts of our business over the last three years , and we greatly look forward to welcoming the employees of poit energia into the aggreko team .\n1987 : aggreko acquires mobile air and pierce industrial air in the united states and becomes the leader in temperature control equipment rental market ; company introduces customized rental equipment .\nnonetheless , aggreko remained buoyant entering the new century . the company secured the contract to supply power to the 2002 olympic games to be held in salt lake city . aggreko also received a new managing director , as david yorke retired in april 2001 , turning over the company ' s operational leadership to philip j . harrower . aggreko meanwhile was riding high on a wave of power blackouts affecting california , which were expected to continue for some time as that market adjusted to the realities of deregulated utilities .\nr , gujrat , india . . but i am working in contact role in aggreko company is very very good . i miss this job . . . it ' s\nfind out more information about our generator hire and heater hire for any of your events . contact us today and one of the aggreko team will be happy to help .\nthe year 1986 marked another turning point for aggreko . in that year , the company made its first acquisition in the united states , of electric rental systems in louisiana , marking aggreko ' s entry into the north american markets . the company ' s new u . s . component , led by gordon tourlamain , began a rapid expansion drive , and , by the beginning of 1987 , aggreko had doubled its u . s . operations , with new facilities in los angeles , texas , alabama , florida , and san francisco .\npart of aggreko ' s success , both in the united states and in europe , was its commitment to developing its own generator and equipment designs , allowing the company to adapt quickly to customers ' needs . in 1986 , the company introduced the first in a range of super - quiet generators . the following year , aggreko began offering customized rental equipment .\naggreko is pleased to announce it has acquired a 14 % share in origami energy , an intelligent software platform developer that optimises revenue earning capacity of grid connected generation and storage assets .\nhaving worked with aggreko for three previous years , we had full confidence in their capabilities and knew they could scale - up to meet our more complex requirements this year\n.\naggreko , the scottish temporary power supplier , has expanded its generator fleet by almost a third with the\nmilestone\nacquisition of general electric ' s energy rentals arm for \u00a3111 million .\naggreko , the glasgow - based temporary power firm , revealed it expects its contract of 550 generators and 1 , 500km of cable it is providing across 44 olympic sites is worth \u00a355m .\naggreko ' s north american presence took on still greater importance in 1988 . in that year the company paid $ 4 million to acquire mobil air and pierce industrial air . the purchase not only gave aggreko a new business area - - that of mobile air conditioning and other temperature control rental equipment - - but also a position as leader of that market in the united states .\nthis is the fifth acquisition we have done in the local business in the last four years and we are confident that poit energia , like the others , will add value to aggreko .\na takeover attempt launched by rival logistics group hays plc for christian salvesen set in motion a chain of events that saw aggreko become a separate company in 1997 . while salvesen had rejected the takeover offer , shareholder discontent forced salvesen ' s board to restructure the company again , now tightening its focus to become a pure logistics player . aggreko was spun off as a separate , publicly listed company headed by chris masters as chairman and david yorke as managing director . the spinoff helped salvesen raise funds to begin an aggressive acquisition program , while aggreko became a more visible company in its own right .\nthe announcement by general electric that it was entering the power supply market at the beginning of the century - - with the business expected to be online by 2002 - - sparked speculation that aggreko might become ge ' s takeover target . aggreko affirmed its intention to remain independent , while at the same time downplaying the coming competition from the global giant . yet some observers cautioned that aggreko ' s fleet of primarily diesel - based generators placed it at a disadvantage , as ge , capable of building its fleet from scratch , was able to choose among a number of new generator fuel technologies .\nalso in 1991 , aggreko acquired bdd , giving it another business component , that of industrial drying equipment rentals . based in the united kingdom , the new component also gave the company an entry into the middle east markets . the company expanded elsewhere in that region , opening depots in sharjah and abu dhabi in the united arab emirates . meanwhile , in asia , aggreko set up facilities in malaysia and indonesia . its australian component was also growing , extending its network to six depots and 14 sales agencies . aggreko then brought its new desiccant drying expertise to the united states , starting in 1992 .\nin 1995 , aggreko launched its own series of oil - free air compressors , particularly prized by the food processing and electronics industries , as these air compressors did not disperse the fine particles of oil thrown off by standard air compressors . the following year , aggreko introduced its greenpower series of environmentally friendly power generators . this new generation of generators was first used for the olympic games held that year in atlanta .\naggreko ' s focus in the united states had been primarily on generator rentals . in 1999 , however , the company acquired l & s industries inc . , based in baltimore , maryland . that company had been aggreko ' s first sales agent in the united states in the late 1980s . founded in 1983 , l & s had initially targeted the engine repair and maintenance market , before changing its own focus to equipment rentals . the addition of l & s ' s strong service component helped expand aggreko ' s service operations . it also marked the first time the company had acquired one of its sales agents .\naggreko said it was looking to retain many of the 240 staff directly employed by ge energy rentals , but pointed to\nvery large synergies\nand cost - savings from the removal of duplicate operations and overheads .\nglasgow - based aggreko said the cash deal would provide a springboard into new markets such as mexico and chile , as well as adding scale in the united states , europe , the middle east , asia and australia .\nshares in aggreko , which have outperformed the uk support service sector by about a fifth over the past year , ended the day 2 . 4 per cent higher at 332 . 25p , valuing the company at 894m .\n1991 : aggreko launches temperature control rentals in europe and the united kingdom , acquires bdd , and adds desiccant dryer systems in the u . k . market before launching drying equipment in the united states the following year .\nat aggreko , we\u2019re leading with confidence , bringing advanced rental energy solutions to the world , and providing you with pathways for success . if you are interested in joining our dynamic team , please submit your resume today .\nmr poit said :\nwe have long admired aggreko , and have the same focus on specialist , high quality , energy rental ; as a consequence , our businesses are very similar , and have a very similar ethos .\npoit energia has now come to the point at which its further development is best done within a larger group , which will allow our customers and staff to benefit from the resources and opportunities aggreko can bring them .\naggreko chief executive rupert soames said the acquisition would increase the size of the company ' s electricity generator fleet by 31 per cent , measured on a capacity basis , while the chiller fleet would be increased by 28 per cent .\naggreko maintains global leadership in the temporary power generation marketplace by offering innovative solutions implemented by highly qualified people and in this way we are continually increasing our list of satisfied and long - term customers , in north america and worldwide .\nin the early 1980s , british shipping to food processing conglomerate ( and former leader of the worldwide whaling industry ) christian salvesen had been looking for new business opportunities in order to shore up its operations damaged by the economic recession of the period . already strongly present in norway - - the company ' s roots were historically norwegian - - salvesen acquired aggreko in 1984 . the following year , salvesen went public , and aggreko became one of the company ' s key divisions .\nthis month aggreko unveiled a 78 per cent leap in first - half profits to 29 . 6m and said its north american business would outstrip its performance last year , despite benefiting last time from the clear - up following destructive us hurricanes .\naggreko said pre - tax profit before exceptional items fell to \u00a363m in the six months ended june 30 , from \u00a371m a year ago . group revenue was 16pc higher at \u00a3792m , although the argentine contracts had wiped \u00a334m off the total .\n\u201caggreko helped turn an empty car park into a production space for a major international fashion event . equipment was kept out of sight and discreet , while the team worked hard behind the scenes to help deliver a world - class event . \u201d\naggreko , which hires out generators and air - conditioning units for major events such as the olympic games , is taking over the bulk of us - based ge energy rentals . the disposal will leave the ge division with only its large gas turbine activities .\nunder salvesen , aggreko , which continued to be led by tourlamain and yorke , started to expand rapidly . by 1986 , the subsidiary had increased its number of u . k . depots , while also boosting its presence on the european continent , adding depots in paris and marseilles to build on its existing french presence . in 1987 , aggreko added a new depot in germany , two more in england , and then acquired rival dutch company van rijn to reestablish itself as a major generator rental company to the netherlands ' market .\nis a global leader in providing temporary power generation , temperature control , and oil - free compressed air systems . founded in 1962 , aggreko prides itself in inspiring confidence to its customers through equipment , services , relationships and the knowledge that always gets the job done .\nour commitment : aggreko is totally committed to enhancing shareholder value by delivering consistent growth in quality earnings through an ever - expanding range of added - value services focused on solving customers ' increasingly complex temporary power , temperature control and oil - free compressed air requirements around the world .\nwe are seeking a highly motivated operations manager i based in pearland , texas . this person will be the responsible leader of aggreko\u2019s north america\u2019s largest service center . this role is responsible for coordinating all activities within the service center , delivering financial results and leading and developing an operations team .\nback in europe , aggreko was eyeing a number of prestigious contracts . in 1992 , the company won the contract to supply power to the 1992 olympic games in barcelona , as well as the winter games in albertville , france . backing this effort was the opening of three new depots , in barcelona , seville , and bilbao . the company received the power generation contract for the lillehammer winter games of 1994 , as well ; yet the company ' s spanish success proved short - lived and the company was forced to close its new spanish depots by mid - decade . around the same time , the company was exiting from another unsuccessful expansion move . in 1992 , aggreko had attempted to enter the lighting systems rental market in the united kingdom , purchasing light & sound design . unable to find its place in that market , however , aggreko sold off that operation in 1995 .\nfrom superheroes , to astronauts in space , to seeing dead people , aggreko played a major role in bringing \u2018cool\u2019 special effects to life . ever wonder how movies managed to make cold - breath vapors look realistic before computer generated imagery ( cgi ) hit the industry ? and perhaps more importantly . . .\n\u201caggreko have got a great history of providing temporary power to some of the most important sports events around the world . and so , we were delighted to have them as our power partner here last year in portsmouth , and this year , and i hope we\u2019ll be working with them for many years to come . \u201d\nat the end of the 1980s , aggreko continued to explore new markets . in 1989 , the company made its first move into the asian pacific markets with the acquisition of singapore ' s yeok kong electrical company . the following year , the company expanded its position in that part of the world with the purchase of generator rentals pty , based in australia .\nin 2000 , aggreko , which was able to boast about its contribution to the blockbuster movie titanic , added another worldwide operation , that of the air compressor rental fleet of ingersoll - rand . the two companies also announced a strategic alliance agreement as part of the acquisition . the company also secured a number of other prestige contracts that year , including power generation for euro 2000 and the pga championships .\nthat\u2019s why at aggreko , we work round the clock , making sure you get the electricity , heating and cooling you need , whenever you need it \u2013 all powered by our trademark passion , unrivalled international experience and local knowledge . from urban development to unique commercial projects and even humanitarian emergencies , we bring our expertise and equipment to any location , from the world\u2019s busiest cities to some of the most remote places on earth .\naggreko operations supervisors earn $ 95 , 000 annually , or $ 46 per hour , which is 66 % higher than the national average for all operations supervisors at $ 48 , 000 annually and 44 % higher than the national salary average for \u200ball working americans . the highest paid operations supervisors work for covanta energy at $ 93 , 000 annually and the lowest paid operations supervisors work for rescare at $ 25 , 000 annually .\nes por eso que en aggreko , trabajamos d\u00eda y noche , asegur\u00e1ndonos de que usted obtenga el suministro de electricidad , calefacci\u00f3n y enfriamiento que necesita , donde sea que lo necesite , todo esto impulsado por la pasi\u00f3n que nos caracteriza , nuestra incomparable experiencia internacional y conocimiento local . desde desarrollo urbano , hasta singulares proyectos comerciales e incluso emergencias humanitarias , llevamos nuestra experiencia y equipo a cualquier lugar , desde las ciudades m\u00e1s concurridas del mundo , hasta algunos de los lugares m\u00e1s remotos del planeta .\nthe group is banking on an 18 . 5m rise in its operating profits within the next three to four years .\nhe said :\nthis is a big move for us . it is a milestone in the implementation of our strategy of driving the growth of our core business through capital investment in new fleet , geographic expansion and acquisitions .\nsoames said the group had been\nquietly stalking\nthe ge business for the past two to three years .\nwe can run the combined business more efficiently than the two ran separately ,\nsoames said .\ncustomers want to have the right equipment available when they need it , and that is easier to provide from a large fleet than a small fleet .\nthe ge deal , which is subject to regulatory clearance , is being funded through a new 370m debt facility , replacing existing arrangements and at better rates than before .\nthe company said the ge deal would be earnings per share neutral in 2007 .\npoit energia was founded in 1999 and operates in brazil , chile , argentina and peru . in 2011 , its revenues were \u00a346m .\npoit energy , which supplies similar services , has been expanding rapidly . revenue has grown at an annual rate of 45 % in the past three years .\nthe company has said the existing senior management team at poit energia , including founder wilson poit , will stay in place .\ntheresa may moves to shore up her position after a day of high profile resignations over her brexit strategy .\na flurry of gold medals by british athletes \u2013 well , two \u2013 has left the ftse up slightly , while other european markets start down , with all eyes turned to the ecb and bank of england for the monthly rates decision .\nthe ftse 100 is up 15 points at 5728 on a busy day for company announcements perhaps in the hope of drawing analysts and investors away from the olympics .\nstarting with the games , there is one outsourcing company that has managed to quietly go about its job without resorting to drafting in the army or being hauled before mps , unlike g4s ( up 0 . 7p at 251 . 9p ) .\nreporting its half - year results this morning , the company said it has expanded well in latin america but europe remains troubling .\npretax profits for the first six months of the year were up 23 % from \u00a3119m to \u00a3146m , while revenues were up to \u00a3734m from \u00a3637m .\nhowever , because of the uncertainty in europe , the company was propping up the ftse 100 as the biggest faller , down 64p , 3 % , at \u00a320 . 56 .\nby comparison ( and trying to keep to the olympic theme going ) one of the biggest risers was smith & nephew , up 14 . 5p at 673p .\nthe artificial hips and knees maker , who may or may not offer any retiring olympians a discount , said trading margins were up 80bps thanks to cost cutting , while patients who may have previously delayed surgery are finally going through with their operations .\nrevenues in the second quarter of the year was at $ 1 . 03bn \u2013 down from $ 1 . 08bn during the same period a year ago \u2013 while trading profit was down to $ 234m from $ 236m last year .\nall in line with expectations , but the key reason for the strong growth is the 50 % increase in the company ' s interim dividend .\n\u00a9 2018 guardian news and media limited or its affiliated companies . all rights reserved .\nurltoken uses cookies to ensure you get the best possible experience whilst visiting our website . by clicking or navigating the site , you agree to allow our collection of information on urltoken find out more\naround the world , people , businesses and countries are striving for a better future . a future that needs power and the right conditions to succeed .\nevery project is different , so we listen first and design a system around you , delivering our service and support anywhere , to any scale . transforming the lives and livelihoods of individuals , organisations and communities across the globe .\nwe are thoroughly committed to the principle of the armed forces covenant . we see it as a symbol of the respect we have for both our serving and veteran armed forces personnel , and we will continue to support these brave men and women every day . all the details can be found here .\nwe have 204 locations \u2013 and growing \u2013 which means we can reach every corner of the globe .\nas the global leader in temporary power , heating and cooling , we offer long - 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", "topic": 31}], "title": "le travel store", "paragraphs": ["travel comfort : reviews of travel pillows and accessories by le travel store . mp4\nle travel store opened in pacific beach in 1976 and pioneered retail for travelers .\njoan review favorite neck pillow for world travelers - - the evolution neck pillow . urltoken le travel store has been outf . . .\nle travel store owners joan and bill keller opened their doors 37 years ago , with plans to run the business two years before selling it for $ 10 , 000 to travel .\nle travel store is outfits independent travelers with travel accessories , gear , maps , and guidebooks from great brands like eagle creek , columbia , the north face , and lonely planet .\nafter 37 great years , le travel store is closing its doors . check out the video for a special message from joan and bill .\nwe were married in july \u201976 . jesse appeared in 1978 . kate arrived in 1980 . both were nearly born at le travel store \u2014 literally !\njoan keller reviews travel accessories for inflight comfort including several travel pillows . urltoken . hig . . .\nnot only did le travel store have the exact travel towels i wanted - - and which i couldn ' t find anywhere else - - they gave me immediate help when i ended up generating two orders instead of one when using their website . ( i rushed too much . ) joan at le travel store was both helpful and speedy in responding to my request to delete the extra order . i also feel good about supporting an independent business in southern california , especially during this tough economy . i found le travel store ' s prices to be competitive with other websites . i plan to visit the store in person the next time i ' m in san diego . thanks , joan and le travel store !\nthe website will still be around for an indefinite time , and le travel store will maintain an office in the building through the end of the year .\nle travel store , which opened in pacific beach in 1976 and has been in san diego ' s gaslamp quarter for 19 years , is closing its doors .\njoan and bill keller started le travel store in 1976 in pacific beach . we had a great 37 years , now we ' re closing it down in august of 2013 .\nthe owners of the first travel store in the country say the business has drastically changed and they ' re getting out .\nhe observed that most multi - brand retailers seem to be disappearing . le travel store ' s successful neighbors in the gaslamp quarter are brand name retailers like urban outfitters and puma .\nle travel store owners joan and bill keller sent an email to san diego - area customers friday containing a short\nau revoir\nvideo thanking them for\n37 great years .\n\u201cthey have everything from suitcases to travel gear to all the little travel gadgets you never knew you needed . \u201d in 5 reviews\nle travel store , which opened in pacific beach in 1976 and has been in san diego ' s gaslamp quarter for 19 years , is closing its doors . ( / google indoor maps )\n\u201cas much as i wish there was a le travel store in san francisco , i ' m glad to know that it ' s an independent business and one of a kind . \u201d in 2 reviews\nalthough the brick - and - mortar location had good sales , he said , le travel store ' s web sales were even better . the store went online in 1997 , ahead of most of the competition , but things have been a challenge the last two years .\nflavio is something of an institution in le touquet , with two restaurants , le restaurant and le bistro , and two bed and breakfasts . eat at le restaurant for excellent fish from crayfish in spices to seabass . le bistro has good simple dishes from rabbit terrine or cured herring to traditional blanquette of veal and pigeon with caramelized turnips .\nnow the couple intends to retire and make good on that original plan . and while le travel store is still a viable business with a great concept , bill said , they decided to close rather than sell it .\ni love this store ! as much as i wish there was a le travel store in san francisco , i ' m glad to know that it ' s an independent business and one of a kind . this store is a traveler ' s paradise . . . basically one - stop shopping for all your travel needs . they sell everything from guidebooks to luggage to mosquito repellent lined clothing to little things that you hate to think about when you travel abroad , such as universal plug adapters and voltage converters . very cool !\nin 1976 , the newly married couple with an affinity for trotting the globe opened le travel store in pacific beach ( not to be confused with the traveler ' s depot ) , making it one of the first so - dubbed travel stores in the country . drawing its name inspiration from le drugstore in paris , it was designed to be a one - stop shop for travelers by bringing luggage , maps , books , travel accessories and apparel under one roof .\ni met bill keller , the owner of le travel store , at a community meeting , after talking he mentioned he owned a travel store on 4th ave . i couldn ' t believe i had passed this place up so many times . bill and his family are hard core world travelers and it comes through in the feel of their store . bottom line : le travel store is freaking awesome ! they have everything from suitcases to travel gear to all the little travel gadgets you never knew you needed . the store has a pretty cool layout and makes you feel inspired to travel just by walking through . i really enjoy the sta travel in the front of the building , it ' s a great place to pick up catalogs for group travel if that ' s your sort of thing . everything is priced very reasonably and they have lots of sales . more people should know about this place , especially all you downtowners ! don ' t bother with getting your basic stuff at rei patron your downtown stores ! : ) oh and funny little tidbit : all the pictures hung off the rafters . . bill and his family traveling around the world . . how cool !\nle jardin du roi is a hidden culinary gem in chappaqua , new york .\nnearly 1100 new us citizens from 89 countries were sworn in today - - including our own alyona . she ' s come a long way from nizhny tagil in the ural mountain of russia . we ' re lucky she landed at le travel store .\ngreat store for travelers ! they have a huge book section , an amazing bag selection which is very reasonably priced , and tons of little products to make travel easier .\nsign up to receive email updates with links to the latest travel advice from the blog .\nour inspiring journeys have won praise from travellers and travel professionals alike , including travel weekly ' s\nbest luxury tour operator\nand\nbest tour operator , africa\nfor more than a decade .\nvery cool travel store . they have a plethora of travel books and all kinds of travel luggage and gear to help you on your next adventure . the owners are very friendly and are unbelievably well - traveled . they are always more than happy to give advice to help plan your next trip . i know the owner ' s son ( who happens to be on an extended trip in india at the moment ) , and after talking to them for a moment you ' ll realize they are a wealth of information - so i highly recommend these guys . you can also book travel arrangements right in the store .\ni would highly reccomend this place to anyone who is going out of the country . they have travel agents on hand to make reservations or set up packages for you , and their map / travel book selection is elite status . stay away from most of the accessories though ( you don ' t need a\ntravel towel\nor\ntravel underwear ,\nyou just need a towel and some underwear . ) av\nafter 37 great years in business , we\u2019ve closed our store and are no longer accepting new orders here .\nle travel store in the gaslamp quarter was located across from horton plaza at 745 fourth avenue \u2014 six blocks north of the san diego convention center and petco park , home of our san diego padres . the gaslamp quarter is one of the most lively neighborhoods in the us , packed with restaurants , clubs and stores .\ni am heading to germany in a few days and i couldn ' t find map of munchen , germany anywhere but le travel store @ san diego . the salespersons are very nice , the older gentleman led me to where the map was instead of telling me . the lady cashier was actually from europe and offered few advise . the experience was a pleasant one in term of item availability and customer service . i just wish i knew about this store a tap earlier . i would recommend this store to anyone who needs something for traveling .\njoin us for the travel well meetup on tuesday , february 5th . sign up at the link below : urltoken\n\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605 what a great travel store ! saw an ad in the beacon and figured i ' d check it out . i ' m not usually a fan of travel stores , because everything seems ridiculously over - priced , but traveler ' s depot is the exception , wide variety of high - quality goods at reasonable prices . read more\nescape from the everyday with smart - and - stylish hats and clothing essentials designed to travel well and often .\njoin over three million bbc travel fans by liking us on facebook , or follow us on twitter and instagram .\nhead handles and taffeta parasols adorned with swarovski crystals . deyrolle appears to be a modest gardening store at street level\ntourist office le palais de l\u2019europe tel . : 00 33 ( 0 ) 3 21 06 72 00 website\ncontains all sorts of helpful tidbits for keeping your parade gear up to date with the help of glendale parade store .\njoan review favorite neck pillow for world travelers - - the evolution neck pillow . urltoken le travel store has been outfitting adventurous travelers since bill and joan keller founded it in 1976 , and has been family owned and operated ever since . we ' ve been stocking eagle creek luggage since the very beginning , so we know it as well as anybody !\nsuch a great store ! they have a great selection of travel books and other things you might need for your trip . the people who work here are fun to talk to about your trip , and they are very knowledgeable and helpful .\n\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605 this store is the absolute one stop shop for travelers and tourists of all ages ! i work downtown in the horton plaza mall and i was in a rush to get to the airport and desperately needed a new travel bag . read more\nmore information tourist office le palais de l\u2019europe tel . : 00 33 ( 0 ) 3 21 06 72 00 website\nideal for fast paced travel , the lesportsac travel system collection is packable , portable and effortlessly as fashionable as it is functional . made with water - repellent , wrinkle - resistant shape memory fabric perfect for a weekend getaway or a long term trip abroad .\nexplore our tried - and - true hats and clothing items that balance style , comfort , and function - ideal for travel .\nle jardin du roi is nestled in a courtyard next to the bagel emporium so it isn\u2019t easily spotted from the street .\nluxury tailor made travel allows you to experience a & k ; \u2019s hallmark blend of insider access and style in more than 100 countries around the world , on an itinerary created for you and your family or friends . our travel consultants , all dedicated travellers in their own right , work closely with you or your travel professional to create a made - to - order journey of a lifetime .\ncomfortable travels are a great gift . in this video , lts owner joan shows off the features of our many travel comfort items !\ntoday the facilities are just as superb , with all - year round entertainment making le touquet paris - plage a popular destination .\nthe eataly nyc downtown store is bright , spacious and inviting . in 2015 , fast company magazine called eataly the most innovative company of the year . in an accompanying editorial , it lauded the business for \u201cbuilding a grocery empire that looks nothing like a grocery store . \u201d\nthe only guide you ' ll need to san diego . downloadable for iphone , ipad and ipod touch at the itunes store : : urltoken\nthanks to our local connections , a & k can take you beyond the guidebook and behind the scenes as no other travel company can .\nfree shipping on travel accessories , gear , clothing , and luggage from eagle creek , columbia , the north face , and more great brands .\nif you are an italophile or a foodie , you can\u2019t help but fall in love with this store . let me count the reasons why :\nevery time i send out a le travel store newsletter to the 10 thousand or so people on our subscriber list , i get intensely jealous as , every time , 50 to 60 of them bounce back with messages like ,\ni ' m away from my desk , traveling in guatamala ,\nor\ni ' ll be away from my email on assignment in west africa .\nwe have the coolest customers ever !\nwe needed a gift , waited until the last minute , , and planned to go to the travel sore on our way to the birthday party . we got there half hour after it closed ( we didn ' t know they closed at 6pm ) , but the two women working there still let us in and helped us find the perfect thing . it ' s a great store for those who love to travel . . . tons of great gadgets , clothes , bags , books . . . they really have everything . they helped us even though it was well past closing and they had every rights to keep the doors closed . we ended up spending about $ 200 so i guess it was worth it for them . they were very nice , super helpful , and let us take our time . i highly recommend a visit to le travel store !\nreally enjoy this place , try to go in anytime i ' m in the downtown area . they have travel books , gadgets , pretty much any kind of bag you could ever need . it ' s in a prime location if you ' re near or in downtown . as far as service , i actually purchased a bag from them that had a minor manufacturing error and they called the company that next morning and had the part shipped to me with no hassle and very quickly done . you definitely can ' t get that kind of attention from a big store , and if so not as quickly as they handled it . i was impressed , and i think le travel store is a local business worth supporting .\nstopped by le travel store to purchase adapter plugs as we were traveling to buenos aires . i thought that was all i needed after looking at travel items until bill told me they carried maps of buenos aires and argentina . he also directed me to a book of south american spanish . the map he sold me was superior to any street map i found in buenos aires . it made navigating so much easier . he had been there and gave me tips on other places in argentina to visit . his helpfulness and knowledge were tops ! service like this deserves more than 5 stars !\nunless waiting for bread at the boulangerie , queuing for food is not something parisians do . but they make an exception for le comptoir du relais\nch\u00e2teau de vaux le vicomte is one of my favourite day trips out of paris . it is so beautiful and peaceful at the same time .\nvery nice independent travel store . i usually go to rei for my travel gear needs , but this place has such a great variety of travel books , and i do like supporting the little guys even though i get the rei dividends . . . ! they have a pretty good selection of gear here from brands i trust ( eagle creek , pacsafe , etc . ) , which mostly sells at regular price but sometimes they have sales . i love that this place is downtown right by my work ; i ' ve come in here on my lunch hour just to fantasize about my next trip . i have never tried the travel booking service here so i can ' t comment on that , but the floor staff has been friendly and helpful on each visit .\nneeded luggage for a 3 week trip and was very overwhelmed by all the choices researched on line . went to le travel store and they were incredibly knowledgable , helpful and patient . the owner showed us all the different options explaining benefits of each . no pressure whatsover . we walked out of there with luggage we love and know will be perfect for this and future trips . we also got great clothing ( on sale ! ) as well as other necessities for our trip ( guidebook , adaptor , etc . ) great service - by owner and staff ! no need to shop anywhere else for travel !\nthe store will remain open a few more weeks for what bill called its\nretirement sale ,\nand the escrow is expected to close on aug . 18 .\nthe a & k experts in our more than 55 offices around the world manage every aspect of your journey , with seamless 24 / 7 support while you travel .\nthe plan was to have the business for two years , sell it for $ 10 , 000 and travel around the world ,\nsaid joan in the video .\nin the summer of 1985 , we took a leap of faith and moved from the beach area to downtown san diego . like many american cities , our urban core had declined with the rush to the suburbs . it had become a rough sailor\u2019s entertainment zone , if you know what i mean . to reverse the trend , the city developed a revitalization plan and the cornerstone was a big , new retail center . le travel store was one of 39 original stores ready for the grand opening of horton plaza .\nfrom calais or boulogne take the a16 to etaples . signs will take you to le touquet ( 45 minutes driving time from calais , and 30 minutes from boulogne ) .\ndominique chambriard , wearing a traditional blue workman\u2019s tunic , proudly led me to a version of the area\u2019s iconic knife , \u2018le thiers\u2019 , which was designed in 1993 , when the confrerie du couteau le thiers ( brotherhood of the thiers knife ) was set up to make a knife distinctive to their town . fifteen local master knife - makers ( including chambriard ) , over a period of months , designed a simple , subtle , organic design for \u2018le thiers\u2019 , based on ideas from their 16th - century guild forefathers .\nthe store is set up like a series of little markets with signage , both whimsical and wise , that alerts you to what\u2019s there . products are organized by type , rather than producer , so each area of the store offers a choice of items by various manufacturers , whether you are shopping for organic pasta , anchovies , truffles , olive oil or biscotti .\nvisitors can learn about the foods and wine of italy through classes , demos , displays and discussion . we visited the store during a week when the store was celebrating the foods of emilia romagna . so twice each day , for example , classes were held at foodiversita to introduce customers to one of the region\u2019s most important dop products , parmigiano - reggiano cheese .\nwe were located in the historic labor temple building , constructed in 1907 . in the 1920\u2019s it housed a machine shop and a labor union hall , serving the workers from nearby theaters including the balboa , spreckles and california . in the 1930\u2019s , it was home to the county health department . le travel store settled here in december 1994 . we exposed the original brick by pounding off a thick layer of plaster . we left the rough - cut joists exposed above \u2014 real \u201ctwo - bys\u201d . you could see the original electrical system .\nthese department stores represented massive real estate and business investments and their construction was in phase with the transformation of paris . \u201d the sprawling expansion of the department store was even chronicled in emile zola\u2019s novel\nwalking into one of the knife boutiques in the french town of thiers was like walking into a watch store in switzerland . there were so many dazzling choices : rare folding knives with real mammoth - tooth handles and hand - forged damascus steel blades that sell for thousands of euros beside handsome pocket knives and hunting knives priced anywhere between \u20ac50 to \u20ac500 . i was a kid in a candy store .\nthe raison d\u2019etre for our visit was a dinner invitation to celebrate the foods of emilia romagna that was held at osteria della pace , a private dining room tucked in the corner of the store . but like the trains in italy ( and new york ) , sometimes 7 - course dinners with wine - pairings run late . our dinner ended just before the store was due to close at 11pm .\nchateau de vaux le vicomte is more intimate than other great chateaux like versaille . \u201cit\u2019s not so crowded that visitors have to push and jostle for space , \u201d says tour guide balwinder prabhakar .\nthey ' re shuttering the store and selling the building , but before they do , they ' re offering a special deal for san diego - area customers only : 20 percent off storewide this weekend .\nthere\u2019s plenty to do in the town though most of the activities are sports related . the cultural minded should make for the le touquet museum and its collection of paintings from the etaples group of artists .\narchitect louis le vau designed the stately chateau so the approaching visitor could see directly through its arched doors into the breathtaking gardens . such a design reinforced the harmony between the building and its natural setting .\nabercrombie & kent pioneered the luxury adventure more than 50 years ago . today we are the world\u2019s undisputed luxury - travel leader , offering an award - winning combination of exclusivity , comfort and authenticity on all seven continents .\nwhether you plan on backpacking though europe , surfing in indonesia , honeymooning in hawaii , or doing business in china - traveler\u2019s depot is the go - to place for everything you need . at traveler\u2019s depot we carry top quality brands and products that include travel clothing , hats , shoulder bags , luggage , tsa locks , plug adaptors , money belts , neck pillows , packing cubes , toiletry kits , travel guides , maps and much more !\nwe are continuously adding to our comprehensive collection of travel products for our customers . eagle creek packing systems remain one of the most popular items at travelers depot , offering a wide range of sizes and styles . read more > >\ninstead , the store grew and in 1985 they moved downtown to become one of the original horton plaza tenants . in 1994 , the kellers bought and moved into the labor temple building across the street on fourth avenue , where they have resided ever since .\nle touquet began in the 1830s when two french entrepreneurs bought a vast tract of wild land south of the river canche estuary . it was meant to be an agricultural project , but when that failed , the area was planted with pipe , elm , alder and poplar trees which attracted sportsmen after hunting , shooting and fishing . one of the rich visitors , the owner of le figaro newspaper renamed the small town paris - plage in honour of the parisians who made it their seaside holiday home .\nle bon march\u00e9 was soon followed by la samartaine , galeries lafayette , and printemps ; together , they became hallmarks of the late 19th century in paris , a time of expansion marked by baron von haussman\u2019s revitalization of the city . virginia notes , \u201c\nif you liked this story , sign up for the weekly urltoken features newsletter called\nif you only read 6 things this week\n. a handpicked selection of stories from bbc future , earth , culture , capital and travel , delivered to your inbox every friday .\nin the middle of le touquet with views over a pretty garden where you can linger over a summer lunch , this traditionally decorated restaurant is particularly strong on fish dishes . a good choice of menus from 20 euros to 50 euros and children\u2019s menus use local ingredients .\nmany diners ( including us ) have reported presidential sightings at le jardin du roi , as it is one of the places that bill and hillary clinton often frequent when they are in town . you might also spot vanessa williams , who grew up here and still visits .\nour longtime friend ( and former travel editor of the san diego ut ) writes and manages a terrific on - line guide to our fabulous city . we highly recommend it to all incoming visitors . even locals will learn something . here ' s a link to them on fb . . . urltoken\nthe advantages of being first disappeared after the economic downturn , he said , and competition got stiff . the store has also seen more\nshowrooming\nin the last year or two , where customers come in to handle and try on items , only to leave and order them from competitors online .\nmore than 70 films were filmed on location at vaux le vicomte , including the man in the iron mask with leonardo dicaprio . we found this whimsical creature in a visit to the cellar . when you return home , it\u2019s likely that you\u2019ll be able to revisit the chateau on netflix .\ni absolutely love eataly in nyc ! i recently visited the chicago store and it is lovely too . i stumbled upon a weekly sale and was able to purchase some very special olive oil for 1 / 2 price ! like you , i feel like a went on a mini - vacation to italy !\nno two eataly\u2019s are exactly alike . customers approach this one , which only opened in august 2016 , via an escalator from the lobby . a path train station sits conveniently underneath the building . this dazzling store is the younger sibling of the nyc flagship eataly in the flatiron district , which opened in 2010 .\ncurrently , there are more than 200 coutelleries , family - owned knife workshops , in the brotherhood , including coutellerie robert - david , which has been operating under different family names since 1919 . the shop offers a variety of knives in many styles , including a version of the iconic le thiers .\nlannier got into the trade thanks to his misspent youth in medieval role - playing games while listening to a lot of heavy metal music . his knives are decidedly not traditional le thiers . sharply bevelled handles are cut from colourful resins or old vinyl records layered with anything from tartan designs to album labels .\nthe transformation began in 1838 , when a businessman named aristide boucicaut opened a haberdasher\u2019s shop on the left bank . through a series of shrewd business moves , in 1852 his small shop eventually expanded into one of the first department stores , le bon march\u00e9 . inspired by english emporiums and , later by the world\u2019s fair in 1862 and 1867 , le bon march\u00e9 was modeled after an exhibition hall , with boucicaut and other shop owners embracing revolutionary concepts like fixed pricing , advertising , and browsing for goods before purchasing . fashion suddenly became accessible to a much wider audience and was no longer reserved for the upper classes .\nanother \u201cfirst\u201d is that of what may have been the first formal dining room or \u201csalle du buffet . \u201d here and throughout the home , visitors can enjoy the paintings , sculptures , furnishings and tapestries of the period . charles le brun was the artist and decorator responsible for the interior design of the property .\nhere are some photographs taken during our visit that illustrate why vaux le vicomte , which took 20 years to build , has been so popular with both residents and tourists since it first opened to the public in 1968 . the antithesis to a stuffy museum , it\u2019s a living piece of history to be experienced and enjoyed .\nbefore i arrived in town , i called and asked if i could come to the shop and order a le thiers knife , choosing in person the exact piece of material for the handle , the blade and the folding spring . \u201c oui , certainement , \u201d said monsieur st\u00e9phane brossard , a great - grandson of the founder .\ntraveling with multiple cameras , we try not to miss any what - once - were kodak moments . my husband and travel companion , jerry , took most of the photos on the site using a a dmc - zs40k and canon powershot s - 100 . i use my iphone and a dmc - zs30 . please visit our curated photo collection here on the site .\nkate lived in london for eight months and taught swing dancing . she returned to california to continue her studies at community college . she found that her travel experience made her a better student . kate graduated from uc berkeley with a degree in english lit , after a summer spent at cambridge university . she now lives in san francisco and is a student at uc hastings law school .\nwith delicious food , accommodating service and a charming setting , le jardin du roi is the perfect place to enjoy a meal in chappaqua . it\u2019s tough for a small hamlet to support a first - class restaurant ; in fact , many have come and gone . the 15 - year longevity and popularity of this one bears testimony to its quality and fit with the community .\none of the most striking and historically significant elements of the property is its extraordinary landscape design . landscape architect andre le notre was key to the design of this project , which includes the first formal french garden with its spectacular symmetry . from every angle and perspective visitors are able to enjoy another aspect of its beauty that only reveals itself as they stroll along its paths .\nin addition to selling packaged , fresh and prepared foods , eataly more broadly is a purveyor of italian culture . there are books about italian life and cooking , kitchen appliances , a lavazza italian coffee bar , and more . the store has four casual restaurants , one of them upscale ; six take - away counters ; a coffee bar and a wine bar ( which is strategically poised at the entrance ) .\ni just visited this store yesterday . i ' d never been in before , although i ' ve passed by several times . it ' s a big place and they have a large selection of travel gear . i needed a daypack big enough for my laptop , which i was lugging around in a beat - up bag . ( long story about how i ended up dragging the poor thing along to comic - con every day . ) i ' d been thinking about buying a laptop - sized daypack for months and decided i might as well pick one up immediately , since i obviously needed one . i found a beautiful bag that ' s been working out perfectly . the folks working there were really friendly and helpful . the gentleman assisted me . he was really nice and he gave me some new info about travel packs , which was very informative . they had just received a new color of the bag i was considering and the gal made sure i got to examine it . i ended up buying the cool new color . i could ' ve spent a great deal of time here , as they had a good selection of gear , gadgets and books . but , i had to get back to the con .\nthe same french chef , rudy beltran - prats , has been working at le jardin du roi for the past seven years . the bistro\u2019s wait staff is well - trained , attentive and professional . highly - rated chappaqua tap water is served in empty wine bottles , and french bread served warm is always on the table . there\u2019s also a nice wine list from whence comes those empty bottles .\neataly nyc downtown is the fourth branch in the u . s . ( others are based in boston and chicago . ) since opening in turin , the gourmet italian food emporium has grown like wildfire , with 15 stores currently operating in italy and additional branches opening rapidly across the globe . ( we were first introduced to eataly in bologna in 2008 , where the gourmet food store was lodged inside a bookshop . )\nnestled in the countryside near the town of melun , chateau de vaux le vicomte is located about one hour away from paris by car . a recent article i wrote for the chicago tribune provides an overview of the historic 17 th century chateau built by french finance minister nicholas fouquet , and explains why it makes for a perfect daylong excursion for tourists who wish to immerse themselves in french history and culture .\nthen into the picture step two englishmen , john whitley and allen stoneham , who saw the vast potential the resort had for holidaying brits . by the early 20th century , the town was growing fast with architect - designed villas springing up in the woodlands and in the center of the town . on march 28th , 1912 , the resort was incorporated as a separate town and le touquet paris - plage was official .\nwhile the makeover of the marais has drawn big business , the change hasn\u2019t been lost on its residents . butchers , bakers and tailors have been replaced almost entirely by chain boutiques . near the rue des rosiers , the gentrified jewish district where boutiques are overtaking judaica shops and delis , an izod lacoste store stands in a former boulangerie : the buzz was that the company offered madame , the owner , a sum that allowed her to retire immediately .\npaneled in dark woods with occasional sunlight streaming through the paned windows , le jardin du roi offers a warm , relaxed and unpretentious ambiance . tables line both sides of the cozy dining room without too much space between them . an l - shaped alcove houses a small bar ( with stools ) and additional mahogany leather booths for dining . several years ago , one new york times reviewer aptly described the d\u00e9cor as \u201cshabby chic . \u201d\nmy husband and i sometimes stop for brunch nearby at le loir dans la th\u00e9i\u00e8re , a mad hatter - themed cafe that serves quiches and desserts , including a lemon pie with a teetering meringue . another favorite is benedict on the rue ste . croix de la bretonnerie , a scandinavian - design brunch bistrot . art\u00e9fact on the rue des blancs - manteaux offers hand - brewed coffee and mixed teas in an airy setting with minimalist art .\nour favorite time of year is autumn when the changing colors of the trees lining the saw mill river parkway are nothing short of magnificent . conveniently located just across the street from le jardin du roi is the horace greeley house , a small museum that houses the new castle historical society . built in 1820 and listed on the national register of historic places , the building was once the home of newspaper editor and presidential candidate horace greeley .\nthe sales personnel ( many of whom are native italians ) are warm , friendly and inviting . it\u2019s a mega - store but it doesn\u2019t feel like one . think of what it\u2019s like to enter a small intimate market where people are proud of their wares and love talking about them to customers . that\u2019s what you\u2019ll find in eataly . when i began salivating over a piece of chocolate chip focaccia , one of the breadmakers cheerfully cut off a piece and implored me to try it .\ni live 3 blocks away from this place and was really hoping to be able to give it 5 stars but the customer service today was terrible . the woman who was out on the floor today was rude to me and my husband . maybe she was having a bad day . i do love the layout of the store though and the selection is good . they also usually have pretty good deals in the sale section in the back . i will go back soon and hopefully someone else will help me .\nindeed , why so serious ? in thiers knife shops , i often saw customers with furrowed brows , trying to decide which of hundreds of exquisite knives they might choose . of course , i was one of them during three days of window - shopping , drooling , seeing so many beauties i could have happily brought into the family . instead , with a big smile , i bought one stunning knife . which i got to watch being made . just one knife , one le thiers .\nnot surprisingly , given its resort history , there are plenty of places to stay in and around le touquet . the grandest of these is the splendid hotel westminster , a large red - brick hotel built between 1925 and 1928 in the local art deco style . it was named after the duchess of westminster , has black - and - white photographs of some of its guests ( including sean connery who was staying here when he signed up to his first james bond film ) and the restaurant has a michelin star .\nif we were touring paris or lyon and had tripped over this charming french bistro in an off - the - beaten - path courtyard , we would have blogged about it in a heartbeat . but because it\u2019s in our own backyard , we seemed to have let it slip by . one advantage of waiting this long : we\u2019re able to say without qualification that after dining at le jardin du roi for more than a decade ( breakfasts , lunches and dinners ) , we can attest that the experience has been consistently good and the place is well worth visiting\u2014repeatedly .\nlooking for irene s . levine\u2019s travel writing ? this is the place ! ( click here for more about me and this site . ) you can also find many of my articles on urltoken and on gettingontravel , the only multi - authored online magazine for the over - 50 luxury traveler . my co - publisher , janice mucalov , and i have assembled a team of more 40 other talented writers . to stay up - to - date with my life and 140 - character ramblings , follow me on both of my twitter feeds : @ moretime2travel , @ irenelevine , and @ gettingontravel .\nmy beautiful new knife is a classic le thiers . but as steeped in tradition as knife - making is in this town , not every local artisan bows at that altar . roland lannier , who grew up near paris in a family that had nothing to do with knife making , has been a coutelier in thiers since he was an 18 - year - old apprentice . later he worked for perceval , a respected thiers atelier , and now makes knives under his own name , which has quickly gained him a following among connoisseurs as kind of a beloved bad boy .\nthe marais is hardly the only area of paris facing change . today , the city is in the midst of an ambitious expansion project called le grand paris , which aims to enlarge paris\u2019s boundaries by stitching its core to the banlieues \u2014 the neglected outer suburbs \u2014 with a new transport system . major roads , including parts of the rue de rivoli , the quarter\u2019s main thoroughfare , may eventually close to traffic to make the center pedestrian and environmentally friendly . pioneering architecture , like the glass canopy at les halles and the bubble curves of the fondation louis vuitton , keeps transforming the cityscape .\nchanel , dior , yves saint laurent , louis vuitton , herm\u00e8s\u2026 these names remind us that fashion and paris are synonymous , with styles and trends changing as quickly as the temperamental parisian weather . every year hundreds of thousands of visitors flock to the grands magasins to shop designer labels ; given their grandeur , these stores seem to have been a fixture in the fabric of french fashion history since the whimsical styles of marie - antoinette\u2019s court . however , the concept of shopping at a department store is actually a more recent \u2013 and revolutionary \u2013 development , a facet docent virgina vogwill , who has spent over a decade working as a costumer in the french film industry , explores on our new walk covering the history of fashion in paris .\ndespite his very english - sounding name , william elliott is french and a chef who should be on his way to a second star . le pavillon is comfortable , very much a hotel restaurant with traditional furnishings , though a couple of paintings by the polish painter , tamara de lempicka add a bit of welcome pizzazz . the restaurant opens onto a garden where you can eat in good weather . but the cooking is full of surprises like shellfish in a verveine juice served in an onion , pasta with crayfish and almonds , or turbot with flavors of wasabi and rhubarb . the a la carte is predictably expensive and menus are from 55 euros to 130 euros but this is the place for a real gastronomic treat .\nwear your parade gear with pride when you order military uniforms and accessories from glendale parade store . for over 60 years , we\u2019ve been the premier source for military and public service merchandise . you\u2019ve probably seen our gear in schools , classrooms , scout camps , churches and cemeteries . the same supplies are also used as part of parades , competitions , memorials , exhibitions , special observances and celebrations of all sorts . in keeping with the strict rules and high level of respect observed in all military conduct , we offer the finest military uniforms and supplies that are in line with military dress regulations . from military color guard uniforms to accessories like service caps , berets , gloves , belts , swords and sabers , glendale has you covered for all these important military gear needs . read more >\namazingly , the revitalization plan worked . respectable folks have returned to downtown to shop and play . thousands of people have moved into mid - rise and high - rise condos and apartments . and thousands more units are under construction . we have become a lively , pedestrian , european - style city . it has been exciting to be a part of the process .\nperhaps you saw us on tv . we were pleased to be featured on hattie bryant\u2019s small business school , the nationally syndicated show that appears on over 200 pbs stations .\nother favorite places \u2014 australia : byron bay . italy : lucca & verona . france : montpellier & bayeux . spain : san sebastian & vejer de la frontera . mexico : patzcuaro & morelia , argentina : estancia rolito & palermo viejo , thailand : chiang dao nest , china : shanghai & hangzhou , california : the central coast & san diego\u2019s backcountry .\nwe took jesse traveling by train in europe when he was 3 months old . the parisians loved him . at the age of eight , kate saw her first hamlet , a derek jacobi production in london starring young kenneth branaugh . we traveled often and sometimes got into difficult situations . we took some risks on the theory that the rewards would be worth it . the theory usually worked . when it didn\u2019t it resulted in great bonding or a good story , though a frightening bus ride from mazatlan to tepic once raised serious questions about this approach .\nin recent years , jesse has traveled around asia , north and west africa , europe , mexico and central america . between trips he graduated from ucla with a degree in world arts and cultures . after a stint writing web sites for doctors and lawyers , jesse now manages this very web site . jesse has other talents . he started at usc film school in 2009 and will graduate in 2012 .\nover the past few years we have traveled to morocco , argentina , hawaii , the uk and finland . we have explored smaller towns and the coutryside in france and spain \u2014 poitier , brant\u00f4me , st jean de luz , bilbao and logro\u00f1o . we rented a stone farmhouse in the spanish pyrennes and hiked near benasque in huesca province . we traveled via hong kong and singapore to northern thailand . most recently we have sampled the restaurants , parks , metros and stunning architecture of shanghai , hangzhou and nanjing .\nin 2001 we began a family tradition , a getaway renting a house for a long weekend . the first was flathead lake in montana . subsequent getaways have taken us great places on the california coast including cambria , dillon beach , sea ranch and carmel . we read , cook , hike and romp with the dogs \u2014 nollaig , the rocket and norm . the family has grown to include mark ( kate\u2019s husband ) and laura ( jesse\u2019s bride ) .\njoan has served eight years on the board of the outdoor industry association and made numerous trips to washington dc to urge congress to support outdoor recreation , and especially the land and water conservation fund . bill has worked on numerous projects in downtown san diego as a board member of the gaslamp quarter association and the centre city advisory committee .\nthrough the years we have been blessed with the support of family , friends , a great staff , amazing suppliers and the world\u2019s best customers .\nlonely planet changes hands again ! tony & maureen wheeler sold out to the bbc for a tidy sum . word is bbc took a loss when they sold ( at 77 . 8 million ) to brad kelley , an america billionaire who made his money selling discount cigarettes . urltoken\nlonely planet ' s current owner\u2014british broadcaster bbc worldwide\u2014announced on tuesday the sale to nc2 media , which is run by daniel houghton , a western kentucky university alum . he ' ll become lonely planet ' s chief operating officer , pending approval of the sale by the bbc trust .\nforget all the other news , this is serious , claims dennis racquet who joins clarke and dawe to reflect on the london olympics .\nwe ' ve had a good week thanks to esri , the graphic information system company . over 14 , 000 geography geeks come to sd every year , professional map makers from every continent . check out sample maps on their website : urltoken\na san diego mainstay and pioneer in retail is closing its doors after 37 years .\nthat was the thing that made our business decline ,\nbill said .\nas a multi - brand retailer in an amazon world , it\u2019s a challenge , especially in our particular case where a big part of our strategy was online ."]}
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", "topic": 18}], "title": "fcc environment", "paragraphs": ["fcc environment is one of the uk ' s leading waste and resource management companies .\nfcc environment cee ( . a . s . a . ) \u2013 resource management and citizen services\nfcc environment will convey the household waste to the site using trucks . image courtesy of dong energy .\nfcc recycling ( uk ) ltd , trading as fcc environment , ground floor west , 900 pavilion drive , northampton business park , northampton . nn4 7rg\nthese are major steps for fcc environment as it continues to focus on turning our waste into a resource .\n[ withdrawn ] pe32 1sw , fcc environment ( uk ) limited : environmental permit application advertisement - gov . uk\nview the application submitted by fcc environment ( uk ) limited for blackborough end waste transfer pad , king\u2019s lynn .\nfcc environment cee ( . a . s . a . ) \u2013 proven resource management and citizen services in central and southeastern europe\nfcc environment ( waste recycling group as they were previously known ) took over ownership of the site and land filling activities in 2004 .\nmrw latest : fcc wants harsher penalties and more funding to tackle waste crime : the environment agency ( ea ) ne . . .\nfcc environment is environmentally and socially responsible in all the services we provide and in the communities where we work . we believe it is possible to be a thriving , successful business while reducing our impact on the natural environment .\nfcc group places emphasis on ensuring public satisfaction with its activities , developing a broad range of services for citizens to make our environment more eco - efficient .\nfcc environment have pioneered a number of re - use schemes throughout the uk , through which we have saved tax payers money by removing items from the waste stream , generated revenue for local charities and reduced the carbon generated by reducing the use of raw material manufacture . below are some of the locations that fcc environment operate re - use stores :\ncelebrating 30 years in the market , fcc environment cee is getting fitter and fitter every year . the results of 2017 have beaten the previous period with external sales . . .\nbreakfast : a ' reuse ' store is being opened near north ferriby today run by @ fcc _ environment . before 8 , they ' ll tell us how it works .\nfcc , our parent company , is one of europe\u2019s leading public services groups .\non may 4th 2018 , fcc environment cee is launching a new microsite ( www . fcc30 . eu ) focussing on the milestones of our history . the new microsite maps the successful 30 . . .\nas well as designing , building and operating hwrcs fcc environment also operates a number of other waste processing facilities . these range from materials recycling facilities to transfer stations , mechanical biological treatment to in vessel composting .\nthis year saw the integration and rebranding of waste recycling group ( wrg ) and focsa services ( uk ) brought into being what is now known as fcc environment . so this will be the first rwm for the newly formed organisation .\nfcc environment cee , formerly . a . s . a . group , refers to the groups\u2019 activities in at , cz , sk , pl , hu , bg , ro , rs and business development in cee and see countries .\nfcc had more than in $ 7 billion total sales in 2016 ; $ 36 . 09 billion backlog .\ndivision covers two large areas : environmental services and services for citizens . the strategy in services is based on orderly , systematic growth . this involves expanding in nearby markets that offer secure synergies between clients , acquiring local companies and consolidating business in the market . fcc environment cee / . a . s . a . is a part of the fcc service division .\nmore than 36 , 000 fcc employess worldwide interact with citizens on a daily basis , and focus on constantly increasing sustainability .\nwith the uk\u2019s target of 15 % of energy from renewable sources by 2020 , green energy is an important part of fcc environment\u2019s business strategy . in particular , wind turbines and energy crops will be making a growing contribution to its revenues . part of the company\u2019s restoration obligations at closed landfill sites means the land can be used to generate green energy for site use through the production of biogas , or producing the energy crops as a feedstock for power stations such as drax . in addition , fcc environment has been granted permission for two wind turbine developments on former landfill sites in the east riding of yorkshire .\nfcc chairman ajit pai , who voted against the rules when he was a commissioner before being appointed chairman in january , had already put the brakes on the rollout of the rules . in february , the fcc voted to hold off implementing the rules until challenges to them could be assessed .\nat fcc we are focused on recycling and reuse of all weee streams ( except fluorescent tubes which can only be recycled and not reused ) .\nthe environment agency consults the public on certain applications for waste operations , mining waste operations , installations , water discharge and groundwater activities . the arrangements are explained in its public participation statement\nfcc ' s employees interact with citizens on a daily basis and focus on constantly increasing sustainability . together , they will create socially - integrated cities .\nwith a strong focus on c & i , fcc environment has also won a new contract with ds smith recycling to collect and treat 2 , 000 tonnes of residual waste a year from 150 businesses across nottinghamshire and derbyshire . it will be processed at fcc environment\u2019s energy from waste ( efw ) facility at eastcroft in nottingham which generates steam for a district heating scheme . the contract comes in response to the demands from business customers and government who want better , more appropriate services particularly for smes . developing the right treatment infrastructure is an important step in this process . the next step is to expand the right collection infrastructure to make it work for smes at a local level .\nfrom waste to resource . we\u2019re a leader in the management of waste , resources and renewable energy and are part of the international @ fcc _ group .\nlondon waste authorities will be set minimum recycling standards to meet by 2020 , including a requirement for separate food waste collections , under the london environment strategy launched by the capital\u2019s mayor sadiq khan .\nto grow the business in these areas , fcc environment has set itself an ambitious development programme over the next five years to put the necessary infrastructure in place to support its customers in their quest to reduce waste to landfill . it is evolving its existing infrastructure to meet new demands , for example putting material recycling facilities ( mrfs ) on existing or closed landfill sites , in order to reclaim more resources before disposal . it already has numerous projects in the pipeline and there will be more to come . to make these projects economically viable , it\u2019s also essential to attract additional waste streams , and fcc environment is actively bidding for commercial and industrial waste contracts and has been successful in securing new business .\nfcc environment is committed to building a successful and secure future by being customer focused and delivering quality services . to do that the business must develop its people and give them the skills needed to transform our industry . there is a huge requirement in the industry for people with new skills , particularly in developing areas such as energy from waste technologies . for the first time this year , fcc environment is running an apprenticeship scheme at its allington and eastcroft efw facilities , which will hone apprentices\u2019 skills in this field . as more efw plants come on board , a broad range of skills will become more important . giving young people the skills now is good in the long run , both for the company and employees .\nbut our wider commitments to helping you grow the local economy , create vibrant communities and empower citizens is the true spirit of fcc environments from waste to resource philosophy .\nfcc group operates in 25 countries and have obtained revenues of 6 . 476 billion eur in 2015 , thereof 47 % on international markets , mainly europe and america .\nthe fcc ' s flawed broadband privacy rules will have a chilling effect on internet innovation and competition ,\nsaid gary shapiro , head of the consumer technology association .\nwe want to be known as a company that looks after the needs of its customers and the environment . our approach is to minimise the amount of waste that ends up in landfill by transforming it into valuable resources wherever possible .\nfcc ( fomento de construcciones y contratas , s . a . ) , a stock - exchange listed construction and service group from spain became sole shareholder of . a . s . a .\nrepublicans in the us house of representatives approved a resolution that prevents privacy rules passed by the fcc last year from taking effect . the vote was 215 in favor and 205 opposing the measure .\nas well as providing household waste collections fcc environment also perform a number of street scene contracts throughout the uk . these are typically a support service to the main collections contract , but we also operate a number of standalone contracts for street sweeping to arboriculture , grounds maintenance to highways . we offer a cost effective solution as an outsourced provider , delivering a reliable service . click on the links below to see the full range of services :\nhaving secured planning permission , kent enviropower sough an integrated pollution prevention and control permit to operate the proposed facility , which was to be acquired from the environment . the permit was granted in 2002 and the project was given the green light to proceed .\nthe company aims to continue to develop new services in terms of collections for both municipal and c & i waste and drive the development of new recycling and renewable energy infrastructure to divert as much waste as possible from landfill . with recycling and renewable energy now at the heart of the business , and with fcc environment\u2019s growing technological expertise , the business believes it is in a perfect position to offer households and businesses a wide range of services fully aligned to their needs .\nthe creation of fcc from two waste groups has put recycling and renewable energy firmly at theheart of the new business - leaving landfill disposal behind . kristian dales , head of marketing andcommunications , outlines what we can expect .\nthe creation of fcc from two waste groups has put recycling and renewable energy firmly at the heart of the new business - leaving landfill disposal behind . kristian dales , head of marketing and communications , outlines what we can expect .\nwe know the importance of recycling as , there\u2019s a pressure on everyone to \u2018go green\u2019 and managing household waste is becoming more difficult . helping you recycle efficiently whilst also saving time , our bins come with different colour lids to make it easier for you to recycle and do your bit for the environment .\nfcc has three major areas of activity , based on a balanced business model . objective is to become a more global business group providing services for citizens . to achieve this , various strategies for each of our areas infrastructures , services and water are designed .\nthe coming together of two companies , both owned by the international infrastructure , environmental services and energy group , fcc , signified a major shift of focus for its business strategy in the uk . the emphasis is now on recycling and renewable energy leaving landfill disposal as a thing of the past .\nisps like comcast , at & t and charter will be free to sell your personal information to the highest bidder without your permission - - and no one will be able to protect you ,\ngigi sohn , an adviser to former fcc chairman tom wheeler , wrote in an op - ed tuesday . wheeler championed the privacy rules .\nthe vote , which has been highly politicized , fell along party lines . it ' s part of a gop effort to eliminate several regulations issued during president barack obama ' s final months in office . and it comes just days after trump ' s plan to repeal and replace obama ' s health care law failed . trump has already signed several resolutions under the congressional review act to repeal regulations , including two related to education and one concerning the environment .\nfcc is the parent of one of europe ' s largest groups in the provision of services for citizens operating in sectors such as environmental services , water , and infrastructure . the division of environmental services covers all activities including collection services , treatment and disposal of municipal solid waste , street cleaning , maintenance of sewer systems and conservation of green areas mainly in spain , uk , cee and portugal .\ncp kitchen components are one of the uk\u2019s leading online stockists of waste and recycling bins . whether you\u2019re looking for a freestanding or integrated waste bin we will help you out . with one of the largest selection of bins and styles across the uk to choose from , you\u2019re sure to find the right one for your kitchen . nothing spoils the effect of your stylish kitchen more than an untidy and overflowing bin . our products are designed to look aesthetically pleasing whilst still keeping your kitchen hygienic and tidy .\nour range of integrated bins can maximise storage efficiently whilst still looking simple and modern . the range includes front fix door , worktop and hinged door bins in a range of different colours , models and styles to suit your kitchen perfectly .\nif you would like more information about our range of waste and recycling bins , call 01706 365 366 or email our sales team on sales @ urltoken .\nfor the best possible experience using our website we recommend you upgrade to a newer version or another browser .\nyour browser appears to have cookies disabled . for the best experience of mrw , please enable cookies in your browser\nwe ' ll assume we have your consent to use cookies , so you won ' t need to log in each time you visit our site . learn more\nthis subscription package is aimed at professionals that wants to access to critical recycling and waste management insight , latest news and valuable industry insight .\nmake sure your staff stay informed and remain competitive by giving them access to crucial news , insight , opinion and debate on the issues everyone is talking about . available for 10 + users .\nas part of the change , the company has broken its business down into five distinct business areas which include municipal services , business waste solutions , green energy , recycling , and waste processing such as hazardous waste treatment .\nthe company is already the leading operator of household waste recycling centres ( hwrc ) in the uk and is continuing to grow with three new contracts : in buckinghamshire it is operating ten sites for at least the next seven years , in neath port talbot it is operating two civic amenity sites and in nuneaton it has extended the current hwrc contract and is to build a new site for the local authority .\nlegislation such as landfill tax , together with potential opportunities in the secondary commodity market , means that increasingly waste producers \u2013 be they large or small \u2013 are looking at ways of getting maximum value from their waste . but it\u2019s not just about extracting more value from recyclables through mrf developments , hwrcs and business glass collections ; it\u2019s about recovering value , often in the form of energy , from residual waste that cannot be recycled .\nthe company is looking to find alternative uses for land at its closed landfill sites . in rotherham it has agreed to the siting of an exciting urban sculpture on a former landfill that will overlook the m1 in south yorkshire . the man of steel will be taller than the angel of the north and it is said to embody the region\u2019s industrial past as well as celebrate the new technology sector that has helped to regenerate the sheffield city region .\ngreater manchester aims to rid itself of single - use plastics by 2020 , its elected mayor andy burnham has said .\nplease remember that the submission of any material is governed by our terms and conditions and by submitting material you confirm your agreement to these terms and conditions . links may be included in your comments but html is not permitted .\n. . . recycling and waste management news , key market reports , data and trends from across the industry .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nhanson , the building materials group recently promoted back into the ftse 100 , has sold its waste management division for \u00a3185m to the waste recycling group .\nproceeds from the disposal of the division , which recorded a profit of \u00a311 . 5m last year and has net assets of \u00a326m , will be used to pay down part of hanson ' s \u00a31 . 9 billion debt .\nthe company said that waste management was becoming more of an international industry , including recycling and incineration , rather than simply filling holes in the ground with household waste . this meant the synergies with the heavy building materials and quarrying businesses were no longer obvious .\nhowever , hanson ' s aggregates recycling business , formerly part of the waste management arm , will be retained by the company . hanson chief executive andrew dougal said :\nwe are delighted to announce the sale of hanson waste management to wrg at a price which we believe fully reflects the value of the business . the sale represents a further step in focusing hanson as a leading heavy building materials company .\nsubject to approval by wrg shareholders , the transaction will be completed on january 31 . the company , whose share price has suffered recently due to high energy costs , heavy rainfall and a slowdown in demand , has begun to recover as infrastructure building programmes in several countries are due to come on stream .\nlouis saha : ' a british bank lost me a six - figure sum . i\u2019m suing\u2019\nwe provide a range of services , from collecting business and municipal waste to recycling and processing , and the generation of green energy from waste .\nminimise the amount of waste that ends up in landfill by transforming it into valuable resources .\nput simply : we collect waste - from businesses , local authorities and households - and process it to ensure we fully realise its potential as a resource .\nwe provide a range of services , from collecting business and municipal waste of recycling and processing , and the generation of green energy from waste . click on the services below for more information :\nwaste processing deals with waste that can\u2019t be recycled or used for energy production in a safe , sustainable way .\nread about the work we do for our customers and how we go about it . they cover a wide range of our most important services , such as waste collection , recycling and treatment technologies , together with examples of our partnership approach on contracts and projects .\nour team of almost 4 . 300 employees in 8 countries of cee signs responsible for the smooth operation of all our services .\nthanks to modern waste treatment solutions we give 500 . 000 tons of secondary raw materials a second life annually .\nnearly 1 . 3 million containers , skips and bins of all sizes and more than 1 . 250 trucks or special vehicles ensure secure and efficient collection and transport of all waste for further treatment .\n8 countries , 1 . 200 municipalities and 4 , 7 mil residents served , 20 joint - ventures with municipalities , 84 . 000 business clients . this is our brief profile .\nin 2018 , our group enters a 4th decade , having achieved the best results on record .\nby continuing to use this site , you agree to the use of cookies \u2013 small text files that are downloaded from our website onto the hard disc of your computer .\nthanks to modern waste treatment solutions we give millions of tons of secondary raw materials a second life annually .\nour team of more than 65 , 000 employees in 35 countries worldwide signs responsible for the smooth operation of all our services .\nnearly 1 . 3 million containers , skips and bins of all sizes and more than 12 , 000 trucks or special vehicles ensure secure and efficient collection and transport of all waste for further treatment .\nwaste as a resource : thanks to our modern waste treatment solutions , we give a second life to millions of tons of secondary raw materials annually .\nchange in business names of companies in austria , bulgaria , further companies in serbia and first companies in poland .\nthe year 2016 brought the highest ever achieved sales and net income in the group history . the group sales reached almost 386 m\u20ac and grew by more than 3 % compared to previous year .\nthe group has generated sales of 373 , 9 mil \u20ac , with a 20 , 5 mil \u20ac or 6 % improvement on the previous year\u00b4s sales . the net income was the best in the group\u00b4s history .\n. a . s . a . continues in its growth despite the crisis . almost 4 . 500 employees contributed to the revenues of 377m . . a . s . a . cz contributes 44 % of turnover and surpassed last year\u2019s performance by 10 % . 40 % growth rates in bulgaria and serbia are particularly encouraging .\nnew historical high as revenues increased by 14 % to 356m\u20ac and targets are exceeded by 10 % .\nthird time in three years . a . s . a . is awarded with the title \u201cbusiness superbrand\u201d in hungary .\nfirst place award for activities in the field of waste management and the trophy of excellence for presence in the first three places at the top over the past five years for . a . s . a . in romania .\nopening of the first . a . s . a . incinerator in zistersdorf ( a ) on 14 . 05 .\nappointment of a new ceo ; mr petr vok\u0159\u00e1l , as of 1 . 11 .\nrenaming of . a . s . a . scheele eood to . a . s . a . bulgaria eood\ndecision to erect the first . a . s . a . waste - to - energy - plant in zistersdorf ( a )\novercapacities and collapsing prices on the austrian waste market forced . a . s . a . to implement restructuring measures\nedf ( el\u00e9ctricit\u00e9 de france ) is new shareholder of . a . s . a .\ncalvert landfill lies between the villages of calvert and edgcott in the aylesbury vale , some 10km to the south of buckingham . the installation covers an area of some 314 hectares .\nclay extraction and brick making commenced at calvert with records dating back to the early 1900\u2019s .\nclay extraction was undertaken in a series of pits . pits 4 , 5 and 6 are currently excavated with pits 7 and 8 untouched .\nplanning permission for clay extraction from most of pit 6 , and the restoration of the excavations by landfilling , was granted in 1955 as part of a wider permission also covering pits 4 and 5 .\na further consent for the landfilling of the same area was granted in 1977 .\nplanning permission for the continuation of clay extraction in pits 6 to 8 ( i . e . those parts of the site not covered by the previous planning permissions ) and the restoration of the excavations by landfilling with \u2018controlled waste\u2019 was granted in 1987 .\nthe brickworks associated with the clay extraction on site closed in the 1980\u2019s and by the 1990\u2019s all of the buildings and chimneys were demolished .\nthe approved restoration contours and slopes covering pits 4 , 5 and 6 were too shallow to be considered acceptable by modern standards therefore the restoration contours for pits 4 and 5 were consequently modified and approved in 2008 .\nin addition , the site accepts road borne waste from the cherwell valley district in oxfordshire , buckinghamshire county council and local trade waste .\nsite has the capacity to accept up to 10 trains per day but is currently accepting on average 4 per day .\noperational hours are from 7 . 00am to 4 . 30pm monday to friday for road borne waste\nfor train borne waste site is operational from 05 : 00 until 18 : 00 . however , there may be occasions in which the site remains operational until 23 : 00 .\neach saturday following a bank holiday site may be operational up to 16 : 00 .\nwaste arising comprises ; local industrial and commercial waste , household waste , transfer station waste , soils and other cover material .\nsite front line machinery includes a 55te compactor , d6 bulldozer , 360 excavator , 963 tracked loading shovel , 3 bell dump trucks and a tractor with various attachments .\nup to 7 articulated modified dumpers service the trains , loaded with the aid of the crane system in the rail sidings for waste containers .\nfor trains that contain spoil , a grab is used which then loads these dumpers with the material ready to transport onto site .\na network of vertical 225mm and 160mm diameter wells ( approximately 650 ) are installed across the site and collected via 160mm to 355m pipe work laid across the surface .\nwells are drilled through the emplaced waste to the base of the site to ensure gas is collected through all strata .\nthe extracted methane gas generates up to 17mw of renewable electricity via 9 gas utilisation engines and ancillary equipment connected to gas flare compounds . this is the equivalent amount of electricity required to power around 17 , 000 homes .\nleachate is extracted from the site through a network of pumps installed in a series of wells and collected in nine 50m3 storage tanks .\nthe site runs a reverse osmosis plant to treat leachate . the plant acts as a large filtration device , removing contamination from the liquid so that the residual water can be discharged to surface water .\napproximately 165m3 / day of leachate can be treated through the works . a similar amount is tankered off site and disposed of at a sewerage treatment facility .\nthe site is located in an area where glacial till overlies oxford clay , kellaways sand and blisworth limestone .\ndue to the revised pre settlement contours the site is currently being surcharged in accordance with a phasing plan . this is starting from the northern part of the site ( pit 4 ) and will progress southwards ( pit 5 )\nas each phase of the surcharging is completed , the areas will be progressively capped and restored .\nin the 1990s , kent county council adopted a waste strategy that demonstrated the key aim of reducing the county ' s reliance upon landfill . landfills in the county filled up rapidly and waste was being hauled by trucks to essex for disposal , which did not prove to be a sustainable solution .\na project was put together by the private sector to reuse a quarry on the 20 / 20 business park , which is near maidstone , as the home for a new sustainable waste management facility .\nplans were brought forward swiftly and opened to wider consultation . in the year 2000 , kent county council granted kent enviropower planning permission for the proposed facility .\ndetailed plans were drawn up in 2003 by engineers , architects and technicans as contracts designed to bring waste into the facility were finalised and signed . additional financing was also agreed .\nin late 2008 , kent enviropower completed testing and commissioning of the facility and it became operational .\nbletchley landfill site is located within the clay pit that was part of the former newton longville brickworks and has been operating as a landfill site serving milton keynes for more than 30 years .\nwe are working to a post settlement restoration scheme from 2003 . the scheme details a mixture uses including ; low intensity grazing with potential for recreational use , scrub and rough grasslands , peripheral woodland , hedges , coppice and light woodland , agricultural grazing , footpaths , calcerous grasslands .\nto date there has been some grass seeding and tree planting as the landfill has been progressively restored and capped . we have also this year translocated some clay material from our neighbouring taylor wimpey site on to a capped area and we will trial how the local grasses grow on this area over the next three years .\nconsumer advocates say this means broadband providers will sell your browsing history to the highest bidder . industry groups say it preserves competition .\nbroadband providers won ' t have to get your permission before sharing your web browsing history and other personal data with marketers thanks to a vote tuesday on capitol hill .\nthe senate voted on thursday to 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", "topic": 16}], "title": "wonderlick entertainment", "paragraphs": ["wonderlick entertainment is one of the most successful boutique music companies in australia . the group includes management , recording an . . .\nwonderlick entertainment is one of the most successful boutique music companies in australia . the group includes management , recording and publishing arms .\neventually she selected wonderlick entertainment , who have a partnership with sony music , and she was well and truly on her way .\nsydney indie outfit adkob have kicked off 2017 with news of a brand new signing with wonderlick entertainment , in partnership with sony music .\nmanagement company wonderlick entertainment have announced today that long - time universal employee michele porto will join the company as the general manager marketing & promotion .\nholy holy , the duo made up of melbourne guitarist and composer oscar dawson and brisbane singer songwriter timothy carroll have landed a record deal with wonderlick entertainment .\nsony music entertainment australia have signed a ' long term ' joint venture record label deal with wonderlick entertainment ' s directors gregg donovan and stu macqueen . the two parties will use the partnership to develop new artists for the local and international markets .\nsince 2001 gregg has had his own artist management company called step2 artist management . in 2007 gregg donovan and stuart macqueen decided to partner up and start a new company called wonderlick entertainment .\nwonderlick ' s boy & bear are preparing for their next release . pic by maclay heriot\nnew singings to he wonderlick divisions are expected to be confirmed in the near future as well .\ngregg donovan ( wonderlick entertainment ) : artists such as grinspoon , josh pyke , boy & bear , airbourne and marvin priest to name a few allrely on this former tour manager\u2019s business acumen . via his company wonderlick , gregg\u2019s also created new opportunities for his acts via deals with emi publishing and sony music australia .\na vibrant , sexy and fun re - vamp for the offices of wonderlick entertainment , and the super cool team . custom designed individual work stations sit beautifully in the open plan office . blending a showcase of the past and present achievements of the team at wonderlick with a funky take on what a small business office should feel like .\nahead of holy holy \u2018s 28th february release of their lush new single house of cards , from their forthcoming pacific ep , wonderlick entertainment have announced that this formidable songwriting duo of brisbanite timothy carroll and melburnian oscar dawson are the group\u2019s latest signing .\nin 2016 amy signed a worldwide record deal with sony music entertainment and wonderlick entertainment and scored a management deal with unified . she also bagged a coveted like a version slot and is in the running for a hottest 100 berth too . that\u2019s all after she was a three - time finalist at the gold coast music awards and a winner at the queensland music awards for her song golden fleece .\nfounded by directors stu macqueen and gregg donovan , wonderlick also has a publishing joint venture with emi , which is now part of sony / atv .\nporto added on the new role , \u201ci am very excited at this great opportunity and am looking forward to working with the team at wonderlick to help build and develop both our company and our artists . wonderlick is a great home for australian artists and i am thrilled to be joining them . \u201d\nactivities during the annual artist fellow program are tailored to the needs of each participating artist , and will include song writing , production , stage craft , business skills , marketing and publicity as well as attendance at conferences and high level industry meetings . for the industry fellows stream , the mdo has engaged stu macqueen of wonderlick entertainment to provide participants with strategic industry career advice and advice on artist career planning .\neffective from monday 27 may , porto is currently the marketing manager at universal music australia where she has spent over 15 years working with labels such as dew process , modular and ministry of sound . at wonderlick \u2013 home to boy & bear , grinspoon , josh pyke and others \u2013 she will manage all the marketing , promotion and label management aspects for the management roster and the wonderlick recording company , which is a joint venture with sony .\nsinger / songwriter jackson mclaren and emerging pop act max & bianca , both part of the wonderlick management roster , are the first signed to the label . similarly , they - along with the paper kites - were the first names signed to the publishing arm .\nbill is the managing director and founder of one louder entertainment , the management home to paul kelly , sarah blasko , ball park music and kate miller - heidke . he has been involved in the music business since leaving school , and did a long stretch working with grant thomas management , working with acts such as crowded house and the rockmelons .\ndonovon has confirmed to urltoken the three entities all remain separate companies , with the deals giving wonderlick access to established and proven platforms to expand their business . given that sony / atv have recently acquired emi ' s publishing arm , the two deals aren ' t dissimilar either .\nthe sydney - based wonderlick , set up by manager gregg donovan and label exec stu macqueen , is distributed through sony music entertainment australia . stu macqueen said , \u201ctim and oscar are fantastic songwriters and musicians , and it\u2019s very clear that they know how to capture in the studio , all of the beautiful textures and dynamics , that make them such an exciting live band . \u201d tim carroll added , \u201dwe ' re excited to be joining the roster at wonderlick , they ' re a small team of great people , with a lot of knowledge and experience , and they are right behind our vision for the band . we also recently signed with our manager , jess beston at tiny monster . jess has a great approach to management and has really helped get our music heard .\ntheir pacific ep is out on friday march 28 . the first single impossible like you was a triple j hit . a second single house of cards is out on friday february 28 .\nthe band have also expressed excitement at the partnership and finding a new home . \u201cwe\u2019re excited to be joining the roster at wonderlick , they\u2019re a small team of great people , with a lot of knowledge and experience , and they are right behind our vision for the band , \u201d said tim carroll .\n\u201ctim and oscar are fantastic songwriters and musicians , and it\u2019s very clear that they know how to capture in the studio , all of the beautiful textures and dynamics , that make them such an exciting live band , \u201d said stu macqueen , director of wonderlick , who also handle airbourne and boy & bear .\nartist management company wonderlick is home to boy & bear , josh pyke and grinspoon , amongst others , and the sony deal is the latest expansion for the directors . just a month ago , donovan and macqueen announced a publishing joint venture with emi music publishing australia , which gives them access to emi ' s services worldwide .\nwonderlick has a jv with sony atv publishing & also has a label jv with sony music ( amy shark & holy holy to name a couple ) . they currently manage careers of boy & bear , airbourne , grinspoon , josh pyke , pete murray , montaigne , the outdoor type , phil jamieson , william bloom and the paper kites .\ndenis handlin , chairman & ceo , australia & new zealand and president asia sony music entertainment added , \u201cthe jv label with stu and gregg further builds on sony music ' s leadership and success in identifying and developing local talent . gregg and stu are among the most successful managers in the market today and we look forward to working with them to bring exciting new acts to the australian market and beyond to continue to build australia ' s music heritage . \u201d\nwonderlick ' s stu macqueen says ,\nwe are very excited to be working with adkob and we like the fact that when it comes to this band , we don\u2019t have a very good answer for that old question ,\nso who do they sound like ?\n. we believe that they have a unique vision and we are really pleased to be able to support that .\nstu began working in the music industry in the early 90\u2019s in adelaide as a studio and live audio engineer , music journalist and band manager . in 1997 stu became the general manager of krell records , [ 7 ] in charge of setting up a studio , production company and label from scratch . the label signed and developed several artists that were licensed to major record companies , and the company quickly went on to enjoy several successes , including national top 10 albums and top 40 singles . in 2000 stu was headhunted to become director of a & r at the biggest independent label in australia at the time , shock records in melbourne . [ 8 ] instrumental in developing and broadening the shock roster , stu directly contributed to shock achieving a much higher market and radio share than ever before . in 2007 stu joined forces with gregg donovan to form wonderlick entertainment and has since co - managed the wonderlick roster with gregg , and acted as a & r to the company\u2019s ever growing artist roster . stu has acted as a & r on more than a dozen top 10 albums ( australian and international ) , multiple top 5 singles , and a host of other top 20 records . stu has also served on the board of air ( association independent record labels ) and is a director of the robert stigwood fellowship program . [ 9 ]\ngregg donovan began within the music industry in the early 90s , starting out as a local promoter in canberra before moving to sydney to work as an office manager for promoter steve pavlovic ( pav presents ) . soon after this he started working on the road as a tour manager / promoter rep building to work with the likes of fugazi , the beastie boys , nofx and ben harper . during his years as a freelance tour manager , working with artists such as pearl jam , ricky martin , shania twain , at the drive in , the mars volta , deftones , lily allen , the happy mondays and muse . [ 3 ] gregg won two almas ( australian live music awards ) for his work as a tour manager [ 4 ] and is also a founding member of the aam ( australian association of managers ) . [ 5 ] from jan 2004 to april 2006 he was a board member for the \u2018international music managers forum\u2019 and from april 2002 to dec 2003 a board member for ' music nsw\u2019 . [ 6 ] in 2001 he started his own artist management company , step2 artist management , which became wonderlick entertainment in 2007 after collaborating with business partner stuart macqueen .\nsubscribe - urltoken gregg started in the 90 ' s as a tour manager working with fugazi , the beastie boys , ben harper , pearl jam , ricky martin , at the drive in , the mars volta , lily allen , the happy mondays and muse to name a few . wonderlick has a jv with emi publishing and currently over see the management of boy & bear , airbourne , grinspoon , josh pyke , max & bianca , marvin priest , jackson mclaren and the paper kites . urltoken urltoken urltoken urltoken urltoken urltoken urltoken urltoken - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - bringing you the best interviews from glastonbury , fuji rock , soundwave , bigsound , australasian world wide music festival - 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manage new zealand act omc ( how bizarre ) who went on to a number one single and gold album in the usa . he returned to australia in 1999 , and established one louder , which has since had gold or platinum plus success with all of their current artists , as well as with alex lloyd , george , end of fashion and amiel . he is also a director of the ppca , an apra ambassador , and the founding chairman of the aam .\njohn watson is the president of john watson management and the associated label , eleven : a music company . over the last 15 years every artist on the jwm and eleven rosters has enjoyed either gold or multi - platinum success and the companies have helped four separate australian artists achieve gold certifications in the u . s .\njwm\u2019s current management clients are silverchair , daniel johns , paul mac , missy higgins , birds of tokyo and dustin tebbutt plus he co - manages cold chisel and gotye . john also co - managed pete murray from 2005 to 2012 and also managed wolfmother on their debut album cycle .\njohn woodruff has been involved in the music business for 40 years , almost all of the time in capacity of a manager working with the angels and histmost noted success has been with savage garden . across all the acts he has managed he has recieved more than 100 gold or platinum awards for albums and single sales , more than 28 million records worldwide .\njohn started the now legendary dirty pool organisation , with rod willis and ray hear with the aim of radically reforming the face of the australian music business and through the organisation formed management relationships with cold chisel , ice house , johnny diesel , and the baby animals to name a few .\njohn was the founder and publisher of the music network ; he then successfully launched the brand into the overseas market with the canadian music network . john has been inducted into the aria hall of fame and awarded the order of australia medal .\nkeith welsh was a founding member of australian international success story icehouse , after which he managed bands , staged events and ran an indie recording label until the mid 1990 ' s . from 1996 until 2010 keith was gm and co - publisher of the music network plus it ' s canadian sibling , canadian music network and was also a partner in rough cut music publishing . he has a masters degree in dispute resolution from the law school of uts and is a fully qualified , certified and practicing mediator and facilitator . currently , keith is managing the musical interests of his long time friend iva davis / icehouse and those of mat mchugh ( the beautiful girls ) . he is also the deputy chair of musicnsw , former chairperson of ampal ( australian music publishers association limited ) , has served on the board of amcos ( australasian music copyright owners society ) , and is a patron of the aam ( association of artist managers ) .\ndenny burgess has been working in the music industry since scoring a nation - wide hit in 1966 , as lead singer and bass player , with the throb\u2019s first release through alberts , \u2018the fortune teller\u2019 . he went on to tour with the throb and the whispers around australia , before heading to the uk and playing with the masters apprentices for 3 years . after the group disbanded , denny spent another 9 years based in london , performing with bands such as the george hatcher band and ginger , on the european circuit .\nreturning to australia in 1982 , he set up independent label regal records , and worked with his drummer brother colin burgess in original band his majesty , after which he toured good time charlie throughout south - east asia . in 2002 denny and his wife clare founded burgess ventures , which incorporates a red letter day ( event management ) and denny burgess management , amongst other things , and focuses on supporting original bands . global battle of the bands and uberfest are two of their flagship events .\ndenny\u2019s diverse experience in all facets of management and governance has lead to his current positions as chairman of the australian songwriters association , director of wests ashfield leagues club and director of wests tigers rugby league club . he was also until recently on the board of ronald mcdonald house charities .\ndenny served on the board of music manager\u2019s forum , and was one of the founding directors of the association of artist managers ( aam ) . along with michael mcmartin and kim thomas , he was highly involved with formulating the constitution of the aam , also doing a stint as honorary treasurer . he is proud to be a patron of the aam , which he believes is an association that can greatly benefit emerging artists and their managers .\naam acknowledge the traditional aboriginal and torres strait islander owners of country throughout australia and pay our respects to them , their culture and their elders past , present and future .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nfeaturing joanna cave ( support act ) , sharon draper ( psychologist ) , nick yates ( unfd ) and elana stone ( all our exes live in texas ) .\nall content is copyright of music nsw \u00a9 2018 . site by w $ yk\nthe 2014 edition of the amid ( australasian music industry directory ) power 50 has now been fully unveiled , and is topped by michael gudinski , executive chairman of mushroom group . amid\u2019s annual power 50 list compiles the most influential figures in the australasian music world . as always , the top 50 ( below ) is a who\u2019s who of the\nall content is \u00a9 music feeds 2008 - 2018 unless otherwise stated . big thanks goes out to everyone who has contributed material for us , and to those that advertise and support us .\nthe robert stigwood fellowship program supports the development of artists and music industry entrepreneurs . through an annual program , participants are connected with global industry representatives for professional and artistic development . there are two streams to the program , artist fellows and industry fellows .\nproduced by tom iansek & frontman sam bentley , the band sustains their midnight mood with this latest offering . a mostly \u2026\niconic aussie rockers , grinspoon have sparked a ticketing frenzy , selling out sydney\u2019s enmore theatre , brisbane\u2019s tivoli theatre , tasmania\u2019s granada tavern , wa\u2019s dunsborough tavern , newcastle\u2019s the cambridge hotel and bateau bay\u2019s entrance leagues club within hours of going on sale to the general public . to keep up with the overwhelming demand , the boys have added five new shows to their monster guide to better living 20 th anniversary tour , with second shows hitting enmore theatre on thursday july 6 , the tivoli on sunday july 9 and granada tavern on sunday august 6 . to add to the excitement , two new shows have been announced for barooga and newcastle fans , with the tour now swinging via barooga sports club ( nsw ) on thursday september 21 and nex newcastle on saturday september 23 .\nthere sure is a lot of love out there for grinners , with tickets to the tivoli theatre show selling out in just thirty minutes after going on sale . and with very limited tickets still available across all capital city shows , fans are encouraged to get in quick to avoid disappointment .\nthe band will be supported nationally by hockey dad , and will be playing the album cover to cover across june - september 2017 , alongside a selection of later favourites from their albums that followed . to correspond with the tour , an accompanying expanded , multi - format reissue of the album will be released on june 23 . grinspoon have curated a 20 th anniversary edition of guide to better living , expanding the original 16 - track album to a mammoth 49 track feast of rarities , live tracks and unreleased recordings . the album also appears on vinyl for the very first time in the form of a limited edition red vinyl pressing , coupling the original album with a second disc live at cbgb\u2019s \u2013 an incendiary 10 - track live recording of the band taken from the fabled cbgb\u2019s venue in new york .\n\u201cit\u2019s a real honour to be releasing the 20th anniversary of guide to better living . it was an amazing time in the band\u2019s life . going back and listening to the album and watching old footage reminds me of what was an unbelievably exciting time in all our lives , \u201d says guitarist pat davern .\ngrinspoon is phil jamieson on vocals , pat davern on guitar , joe hansen on bass and kristian hopes on drums . guide to better living 20 th anniversary deluxe edition is set for release on june 23 . pre - order album bundles are onsale from urltoken .\nmy ticketek is offering their customers an exclusive pre - sale on newly announced sydney , hobart , barooga and newcastle shows from 12pm tuesday 18 april 2017 .\nticketmaster is offering their customers an exclusive pre - sale on the newly announce brisbane show from 12pm tuesday 18 april 2017 .\nthe general public will have the opportunity to purchase tickets to all newly announced shows from 10am thursday 20 april 2017 .\ndue to unforeseen venue renovations beyond teg live & grinspoon\u2019s control , the scheduled batemans bay soldiers club performance will not proceed . the batemans bay soldiers club apologises to ticket holders , and refunds will be available via ticketek .\nthe industry observer chart consists of five weekly australian radio broadcaster charts and one overall weekly australian radio chart . find out more here .\nstop whatever you ' re doing and check out amy shark ' s interview with marc fennell . no , seriously .\nit looks like you may be having problems playing this video . if so , please try restarting your browser .\nthe band joins the likes of montaigne , holy holy , boy & bear and josh pyke on the label .\nthe quartet have paired the signing with a new single called less and less , which adkob mastermind mark piccles says is\na song about overwhelming feelings of disassociation . i sat down one morning to find a cool keyboard sound and the thing wrote itself .\nwe are updating our terms of service , privacy policy , and cookie and internet advertising policy effective may 25 , 2018 ! you can preview the new version and see details about the updates here .\nhello ! we have selected english as your language preference . if you would like to browse in a different language , please choose a language using the dropdown . deutsch english espa\u00f1ol fran\u00e7ais italiano \u65e5\u672c\u8a9e\nkhalid - otw ( official video ) ft . 6lack , ty dolla $ ign\nmacqeen said , \u201cmichele brings a wealth of knowledge to our company . she has a real understanding not only of how to build artists careers from scratch , but also how to maximise opportunities for established artists . frankly we had a wish list with one name on it and we are thrilled that michele is joining us . \u201d\nthe company is gearing up for a busy six months with new releases from boy & bear , josh pyke , grinspoon , the paper kites , marvin priest , max & bianca and jackson mclaren on the cards .\nairbourne ' s recently - released album black dog barking is currently number one on the itunes rock charts in the uk , france , germany , new zealand , sweden and switzerland .\n\u201cmany managers i know consider michele one of the best people they have ever worked with , \u201d said donovan . \u201cwe couldn ' t be more excited about having her on board . it will allow us to continue to build our company . \u201d\nalli\u2019s eye for detail , innovative style and cohesive design choices absolutely transformed our office space . she was easy to work with , informative throughout the process and consistently took care of everything down to the last detail to create a vibrant and workable space , and she delivered two days before the deadline . we were thrilled with the end result after alli worked her magic and would whole heartedly recommend her for any project .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml + rdfa 1 . 0 / / en\nurltoken\n\u00a9 2018 copyright furst media pty ltd . all rights reserved by using this site you agree to our terms & conditions\ngregg and i have been working towards creating the business model that we feel is right for the challenges of today ' s music industry ,\nmacqueen said of the deal .\nwe already have the management and publishing arms and this exciting new label venture with sony completes the picture for us .\ndonovan said ,\nwe are looking forward to working closely with denis and the team at sony music to build the recording careers of these talented artists and to create a powerful label roster in the coming months and years . we intend to be a progressive and artist friendly label\u201d .\ncarroll is an award winning singer - songwriter and partner dawson is an acclaimed guitarist . together the band formulated their own unique sound while living in stockholm and berlin in 2011 , collecting several accolades since , including the fbi radio unsigned artist of the week .\nreaders can check out house of cards , below . it\u2019s the latest taste of their pacific ep , currently slated for a 28th march release and available to pre - order from 28th february . right now readers can get their hands on a free acoustic rendition of ep single impossible like you , right here .\nfollowing on from tours with emma louise , the trouble with templeton , and snakadaktl , the pair will be hitting the road in april , joining ball park music and papa vs pretty , with an expanded lineup including ryan strath ( hungry kids of hungary ) and graham ritchie ( emma louise ) .\namy shark performs an acoustic version of\nadore\nlive in the studios of 89 . 3 the current .\nit ' s still blowing my mind that i ' m from a long way away , and my little song ' s being played in minnesota ,\namy shark says .\nit ' s amazing .\nit ' s been an amazing year for shark . the singer - songwriter from gold coast , queensland , australia , rose to prominence after her single ,\nadore ,\ncame in at no . 2 in the 2016 triple j hottest 100 , that year ' s edition of the annual music listener poll hosted by national australian radio station , triple j .\nit wasn ' t long after that\nadore\nwas added to the current ' s playlist . a few monts after the april 2017 release of her debut ep night thinker , amy shark was visiting the u . s . , including a stop in minnesota , where she purchased a minnesota twins t - shirt (\nyou guys have some really cool little shops around , so i got some time to go and rummage ,\nshe says ) before coming to the current for an in - studio session hosted by jill riley .\nshark says she got hooked on songwriting at the end of high school , but that she never thought of herself as a singer .\ni never thought i could sing because i went to school with people who sounded like mariah carey \u2026 girls who had these really crazy high ranges ,\nshe says .\nit wasn ' t until shark heard indie and punk artists that she thought she ' d be capable of performing the many songs she ' d been writing . in her conversation with jill riley , shark cites alanis morissette in particular , and that influence can be heard in shark ' s vocals .\nnow that she ' s gaining attention throughout the world \u2014 she ' ll return home to australia to a sold - out national tour there \u2014 shark remains a bit incredulous about how her career has taken off , but she doesn ' t think it ' s just good fortune .\ni try not to say ' i feel lucky ' because i worked really hard to get there ,\nshe says .\nsomething else that has made it all the more real for her is the connection her music is making with listeners .\ni let a lot of people know a lot about me through my songs , and i don ' t really hold back ,\nshark says .\ni get so many messages from people \u2026 i can ' t get over how many people are relating to it .\nuse the audio player above to hear the complete in - studio session with amy shark .\nfrom left : the current ' s music director david safar , production manager derrick stevens , amy shark , the current ' s jill riley .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nthe source code for the wiki 2 extension is being checked by specialists of the mozilla foundation , google , and apple . you could also do it yourself at any point in time .\nwould you like wikipedia to always look as professional and up - to - date ? we have created a browser extension .\nit will enhance any encyclopedic page you visit with the magic of the wiki 2 technology .\ni use wiki 2 every day and almost forgot how the original wikipedia looks like .\nof perfecting techniques ; in live mode . quite the same wikipedia . just better .\nbasis of this page is in wikipedia . text is available under the cc by - sa 3 . 0 unported license . non - text media are available under their specified licenses . wikipedia\u00ae is a registered trademark of the wikimedia foundation , inc . wiki 2 is an independent company and has no affiliation with wikimedia foundation .\nand on thursday , as triple j counted down the hottest 100 tracks of 2016 ms shark ( real name billings ) definitely had her ears peeled for that chord progression . but as the countdown raced towards its conclusion she says she began to think perhaps she hadn ' t made the cut at all .\ni had it blasting at 100 because i knew it could be any number if it even made it at all ,\nshe says .\nit started getting down and we were into the 50s and it hadn ' t played , and it started getting closer to the top 20 and i looked at my husband and said ' do you really think it made it ? ' .\nthen the closing bars of tash sultana ' s jungle played and next up were those distinctive chords to adore .\nwhen it started i just hit the ground ,\nshe says .\ni had a bottle of champagne in my hand , just in case , but i couldn ' t open it because i was on the floor .\nshe may have been the only music fan in australia to be surprised by the track ' s high placement in the countdown .\nafter initially placing it on triple j unearthed in may last year , the track has really worked hard for her .\nthe abc youth station originally added it to spot rotation before the programming boffins at the station realised they had unearthed a hit and gave it a full rotation , which meant regular airplay in the most listened to shows .\ni was really happy when it was on spot rotation ,\nshe said .\nthat meant it got a few plays , which is nice .\nsuddenly she had record labels and managers courting her , encouraging the gold coast songstress to sign with them .\nit took me a long time to start putting a team together , sign a record deal , sign a management deal and so on ,\nshe said .\ni wanted to feel out the people who wanted to connect with me and let me do what i wanted to do , i have really strong opinions about what i wanted to do so it was important to work with people who would let me do that .\nadore was written in less than 20 minutes , so cost - per - life - changing - moment is pretty low on this one .\nit is a moving track about falling in love , and while she keeps tight - lipped about who the person is , she did say the person she wrote it about knows and they have discussed it .\nit ' s that really special moment when you are at any age where you meet someone who you really like and you will do anything you can to see a lot of them ,\nshe says .\nthere is , obviously , someone in particular i was channelling when i wrote it .\nyeah , i guess we have talked about it ,\nshe says before quickly moving on .\nthe song entered the top 40 when it was commercially released but failed to set the charts on fire .\nthanks to the hottest 100 runner - up crown , it is now sitting on top of the itunes australia chart and will likely re - enter the aria charts next week .\nbut coming in behind uber - producer flume in the highly competitive list is definitely an early career highlight .\nshe is also aware she is the highest placed solo female artist on the chart , something she expects to see more of in the coming year .\ni ' m not a big women ' s rights girl boss person , but i think females in general have really showed up this year ,\nshe says .\nit has been incredible to see that and i ' m a big fan of many of them .\nthis year i think you are going to see a lot more awesome female artists coming out and because of that i think this year is going to be really female - dominated .\nthe timing of her hottest 100 success couldn ' t be better with her debut headline tour announced straight after the countdown finished .\nless than 24 hours later shows in sydney , melbourne and brisbane had already sold out .\nwith just three tracks from her available at the moment , fans are eager for more and shark promises there is more coming .\nthere is an ep planned , i am flying to melbourne today to do more recording ,\nshe says .\nand you will be able to hear even more of her on the tour .\ni have been on tour with other bands but you only get to play for about half an hour .\nthis way i will be able to play longer , do some cool lighting , tell some stories , i like that .\namy shark plays melbourne , sydney , the gold coast , perth and brisbane in march and april .\nmost music fans love a tactile experience \u2013 buying a record , checking out the inserts , spinning some vinyl .\nbut digital music , and streaming in particular , is having a massive impact on the global music scene right now . as a result , the way music is marketed has changed and the way artists connect with their fans has changed .\nrecord companies have even gone as far as to employ talent scouts to monitor triple j unearthed data to get the jump on potential new talent .\nultimately , the digital landscape is driving decisions around which artists get signed to major labels , which get booked for major festivals and which get played on the radio .\n\u201cinstead of waiting for your favourite song or music show to come on the radio you can hear what you like 24 / 7 on playlists curated by people who understand that genre implicitly , \u201d explains gold coast music journalist trevor jackson .\nto those outside of the gold coast , shark would have appeared to come out of nowhere in 2016 , but locals know she\u2019s been a fixture on the local music scene for years with community connections that run deep .\namy\u2019s 2016 single adore has racked up a whopping 2 . 7 million streams on spotify alone . her 2015 singles \u2013 spits on girls and golden fleece also performed well with 500 , 000 and 149 , 000 streams respectively . the video for adore has also had nearly 400 , 000 views on youtube .\namy shark says all she ever wanted was for 100 friends to hear her song .\n\u201cit\u2019s about to crack three million spotify spins , \u201d amy tells more gold coast . \u201cit blows my mind . \u201d\n\u201cstreaming is breathing new life into the music world and it\u2019s so exciting to be a part of such a changing world . labels , agents , managers , they all monitor the stream stats very closely . streaming is so honest , stats don\u2019t lie . it means people like your music . \u201d\nella fence , who took out gold coast music awards for both song and video of the year for the track unknown water has had nearly 280 , 000 streams of the five tracks on her debut ep wanderlust with track hunter clocking up 195 , 000 of those .\non youtube , the video for unknown water was watched 13 , 500 times and hunter 2000 times .\nthe massive number of streams for hunter on spotify can be attributed to the track being added to a curated spotify playlist , says ella .\n\u201cthe playlist i\u2019m most proud to be on is the femme fatale playlist which also features amy winehouse , lorde , lana del rey , bibi bourelly and a long list of other women who are huge influences for my music .\n\u201cit\u2019s hugely advantageous \u2026 when you are grouped into spotify curated playlists with other artists who are ahead of you and inspire you . their fans naturally find your music through that process and become yours \u2013 and that is worldwide .\n\u201cstreaming is the now . who knows what the future holds . i find it so important as an emerging artist to capitalise on every avenue and opportunity . no you may not make very much money from streaming , but you can use it as a tool and to your advantage to reach your current , potential and future audiences . \u201d\nbrisbane - based mdws is an electronic r & b producer combining lush synths , sparse electronica and ambient vocals .\nhis debut single , heartbreak , mixed by gold coast\u2019s guy cooper at serotonin productions has had more than one million streams , when you combine the various remixes \u2013 of which there are several . follow - up single circles also mixed by guy cooper , has had 2 . 8 million streams .\nit seems everything guy touches turns to gold . his production company serotonin productions / human records has ticked over more than 12 million spotify streams from music it has produced since 2009 \u2013 as well as 1 . 8 million sales of albums , eps and singles .\nemerging gold coast stars ivey , aquila young and jacob lee have also amassed large streaming figures on spotify . ivey have been gaining attention from music press across the country and their song smell of smoke has 183 , 000 streams , while aquila young scored a bigsound showcase berth this year and has 215 , 000 streams for the song vagabond . jacob lee , flying mostly under the radar here on the gold coast , has 1 . 6 million streams for his single chariot .\nanother gold coast bigsound artist , lastlings , has nearly clocked up 1 million streams for its track chills . in fact , lastlings don\u2019t have a single song on spotify that has less than a quarter of a million streams .\nburleigh favourites hanlon brothers , who took out emerging artist of the year at the 2015 gold coast music awards featured on a single by codio called lose control . the track has had 276 , 000 spotify streams .\nmike perry , better known as paces , has been on the gold coast most of his life . finding his feet in music projects such as surecut kids , paces in 2015 released his debut album vacation but a track released prior to that nothing\u2019s forever has a whopping 2 . 3 million streams on spotify .\nother digital successes include woodford folk festival favourites and gold coasters bobby alu and newcomer emily wurramura who both have more than 100 , 000 streams for singles on spotify , with karl s williams ticking up 75 , 000 for his song white hotel .\nthere are artists you can see most weeks locally who are also gaining serious attention on spotify . the lyrical with 1 . 6 million streams for f * * k it all , peach fur with 118 , 000 streams for glimmer , yes sir noceur with 17 , 000 streams for their song voodoo .\nmetal rockers darkc3ll , setting the standard for gold coast / seq metal bands have youtube sorted with some 22 , 500 views of their most recent single preacher .\nto find out where you can see these bands performing locally , check out the more gold coast gig guide .\nif you were on the beach during the commonwealth games and festival 2018 , you may have encountered giant art impressions in the sand . two local creatives used a tractor and massive rollers to leave their art along the beach between surfers paradise and broadbeach .\nvisitors to palm beach parklands during the gold coast commonwealth games 2018 ( gc2018 ) were given the opportunity to stroll through a forest of musicians , in a live immersive orchestral event entitled song to the earth .\nhistory has been made . the gold coast has hosted , for the first time in queensland , the annual tv week logie awards ! on sunday 1 july , australia\u2019s biggest television stars walked the red carpet at the star gold coast and joining them were a handful of international celebrities .\nmusicnsw , in partnership with the association of artist managers ( aam ) , is proud to present our latest free workshop : \u201c artist management : what it means today \u201d , held at 6 . 30pm on tuesday 7 may at the basement . for professional musicians , a skillful artist manager is a must . a good manager will nurture clients\u2019 talent , negotiate business deals , and build from the ground up to create viable , long - term careers .\nwith several of our top acts between them , four of australia\u2019s leading managers will come together to share expertise , discuss current industry trends , and look at what it means to be a manager in 2013 \u2013 one of the most dynamic jobs in music . the workshop will also see the launch of the aam patron program , which recognises and celebrates ex - board members , foundation members and important people of the aam as top line commentators .\ncath haridy ( catherine haridy management ) bob evans , adalita , eskimo joe , the chemist + more : from sourcing bands as a & r manager for major labels warner music and festival mushroom to her role in various advocacy issues ( she\u2019s the chairperson of aam ) , cath\u2019s career has run the full gamut of the local music industry .\nmichael mcmartin ( melody management ) former exec director of the international music manager\u2019s forum , michael received apra\u2019s prestigious ted albert award for outstanding contribution to australian music in 2007 , and has steered the career of one of nation\u2019s most successful bands for 30 years \u2013 the hoodoo gurus .\nheath bradby ( the fidelity corporation ) : in his role as md of management company fidelity corp , heath looks after the careers of karnivool , downsyde and papa vs pretty . in between , he also finds the time to work with a plethora of artists in his role as head of a & r at warner music australia ."]}
{"id": 54170, "summary": [{"text": "boston-maine airways ( bma ) was an american airline headquartered in portsmouth , new hampshire , united states .", "topic": 32}, {"text": "it operated scheduled commuter services under the pan am clipper connection banner .", "topic": 29}, {"text": "its main base was pease international airport .", "topic": 38}, {"text": "boston-maine airways ceased all pan am flights on february 29 , 2008 . ", "topic": 29}], "title": "boston - maine airways", "paragraphs": ["this article is about the company founded as boston - maine airways in 1931 . for boston - maine airways that was founded in 1999 , see boston - maine airways .\nboston - maine airways , inc . central vermont airways , inc . fly save time !\nformer panam services now operated by boston - maine airways as panam clipper connection .\nboston - maine airways insignia ; three gold wire five point stars on black felt .\n] boston - maine airways ceasedall pan am flights on february 29 , 2008 . [\ndelta service in boston dates back to 1933 when boston - maine airways , which became northeast airlines , inaugurated service .\n3 / 31 / 04 bedford minuteman : boston - maine airways begins operations at hanscom .\nboston - maine airways , inc . central vermont airways , inc . fly save time ! | national air and space museum\n6 / 23 / 01 herald : guilford industries , owner of boston / maine airways , is hampering the debut of faster rail service between boston and portland , maine .\nscheduled airline service and airmail debut in manchester when boston , maine and vermont airways adds the queen city to its boston to montreal route .\nboston - maine airways cow . d / b / a pan am clipper connection 2003 - 2 - 13\nhangar 8 was originally constructed for northeast airlines , which began service as boston - maine airways in 1933 .\nin 1933 , boston and maine railroad again formed a boston - maine airways subsidiary , which started service on august 11 , 1933 , from boston to portland and bangor , maine , using eight - passenger stinson t planes . the fare from boston to bangor cost $ 23 round - trip .\ndelta\u2019s service history in boston dates back to aug . 11 , 1933 , when boston - maine airways ( later northeast airlines ) began service from boston to bangor and portland , maine . northeast airlines merged with delta in 1972 .\ncommercial aviation advertising print for boston - maine airways , inc . , and central vermont airways , inc . , showing maps of destinations served by these airlines .\n, boston maine airways ended their jetstream scheduled passenger service . march 29 , 2008 was the last b - 727 flight . [\nboston - maine airways cow . d / b / a pan am clipper connection 2003 - 2 - 13 | us department of transportation\n\u2014 pour les articles homonymes , voir bma . boston maine airways codes aita oacil indicatif d appel e9 cxs rep\u00e8res historiques date de disparition \u2026\n12 / 19 / 01 boston - maine : boston - maine airways received final approval from the faa to commence scheduled passenger air service . its plans include service to nantucket , martha ' s vineyard and cape cod from hanscom field .\n7 / 4 / 01 herald : federal rail officials will test the boston - maine rail link at higher speeds , despite hampering efforts by boston / maine airway ' s parent corporation .\n\u2014 this article is about the u . s . state of maine . for other uses , see maine ( disambiguation ) . state of maine \u2026\nin 1937 , boston and maine purchased national airways ' assets , including its airmail contract , and in november 1940 , renamed it northeast airlines .\nprominent backers of boston & maine airways included senator thomas gore ( kansas ) , and eugene vidal , with amelia earhart on its board of directors .\nnortheast airlines ' roots go back to the first attempt at establishing airline service in the new england states north of boston , massachusetts . local railroads were seeking to participate in this new , growing form of transport . boston and maine railroad , in partnership with the maine central railroads , formed a subsidiary called the boston - maine airways in july 1931 .\nthe airline began as boston - maine airways , founded as a pan am contract carrier on july 20 , 1931 , by the boston and maine railroad and maine central railroad , flying from boston to bangor via portland . it flew only sporadically until august 11 , 1933 , when it began contract service for national airways , an agreement which lasted four years . the name northeast airlines was adopted on november 19 , 1940 .\n2 / 3 / 02 globe : boston - maine airways is withdrawing its inaugural flight plans for hanscom field next month . this is a victory for our towns !\n6 / 22 / 01 herald : massport approved controversial flights from hanscom field to cape cod by boston / maine airways , an affiliate of pan - am corp .\npan am clipper connection is operated by boston - maine airways with a fleet of boeing 727 jets featuring comfortable coach and , on many flights , clipper plus seating .\n5 / 12 / 02 globe : boston - maine airways is filing flight plans for 16 daily operations from hanscom to newark and martha ' s vineyard , beginning june 28 .\ndiclerico told the airline to restore the rates and conditions of its workers to what they were in july 2004 and banned the company ' s non - unionised subsidiary boston - maine airways from flying boeing 727 aircraft and other large jets which are used on pan am routes , as well as barring pan am from transferring any aircraft to boston - maine airways .\njetblue signed a five year lease on hangar 8 in october of 2012 . hangar 8 was originally constructed for northeast airlines , which began service as boston - maine airways in 1933 .\ndistrict court , requiring pan american airways ( pan am ) and its controlling affiliate guilford transportation industries ( guilford ) to maintain the operations of pan am and its relationship with alpa , in the face of management ' s efforts to transfer both flying and aircraft from unionized pan am to its non - union subsidiary , boston - maine airways ( boston - maine ) .\nthe boston - maine airway\u2019s name has its roots in the earliest days of commercial aviation . in the late l 920 ' s and early l 930 ' s , the boston & maine and maine central railroads jointly operated an airline , which provided international mail and passenger service throughout the northeastern u . s . and canadian maritimes . in fact , amelia earhart was a vice president of the original boston - maine airways , which also operated under contract with a then - fledgling pan am .\nrobert mudge wrote in\nadventures of a yellowbird\nthat boston and maine airways ' year of 1933 - 34 was by far its most crucial . there was ' a north of ' boston , south of boston ' dichotomy . b & m airways had pledged its future to passenger traffic generation north of boston , at first to portland and bangor in maine but eventually to a comprehensive route structure serving yankees who were willing to take some extra risk to make their time more effective .\n2 / 23 / 03 globe : despite an all time low of 2 passengers total in january , boston - maine airways will add service to the cape and the islands in march .\nthe photo was taken at bangor , maine on august 12 , 1934 . amelia earhart is standing at the left . dispatcher thomas gore of boston & maine airways is the man in the picture . the aircraft is the stinson sm - 6000 , the trimotor .\n12 / 15 / 02 globe : boston - maine airways will decide by the end of the month whether to continue an abbreviated schedule at hanscom field or fly away to a more viable venue .\n8 / 19 / 02 globe : boston - maine airways has been getting very little demand for their service from hanscom to martha ' s vineyard . vineyard resident blasts poor service of the airline .\nwell , boston maine did the same thing to pan am ( not the original ) that tsa is doing with gojets . however in the case of the pan am pilots , boston maine moved all their aircraft and assets to their boston maine division and fired all the pan am guys . so the guys from boston maine are flying the same planes and same routes as the pan am guys did , only without a contract . this is why i say worse than gojets . at least the tsa guys still have jobs .\nrobert mudge ' s book includes anecdotes of how the new airline attracted passengers . amelia earhart was an important operative for boston and maine airways in attracting early passengers . interestingly , she did not fly for b & m airways , but she did promotion for them .\n5 / 26 / 02 globe , herald : boston - maine airways will launch its hanscom field service june 28 with one round trip to newark n . j . twenty additional operations will follow shortly .\nboston - maine airways operates a fleet of 19 - passenger british aerospace jetstream 31 twin turboprop aircraft , which feature pressurized air - conditioned cabins , cruise at 220 knots and have a two - pilot crew .\nnever did get an answer though . . . anybody know any timeline on additional boston - maine flying ? florida flying ? new england ?\n4 / 3 / 03 globe , bedford minuteman : boston - maine airways , which has been seldom seen at hanscom field since introducing limited service last summer , now says it is departing the airport for good .\nbut with the new service from boston - maine adding to the mix of airlines , mr . weibrecht is hopeful the airport will fully recover .\n2 / 20 / 04 globe , bedford minuteman : boston - maine airways says it will resume service at hanscom on march 25 with service to trenton nj . massport admits to seeking out airlines to replace shuttle america .\n9 / 7 / 01 boston business journal : boston - maine airways , an airline that recently proposed service at hanscom field , has been awarded a one year contract by the faa to provide service between the faa ' s technical center in atlantic city and washington , d . c .\nin an immediately effective order formally revoking boston - maine\u2019s certificate , the dot says : \u201cbecause [ boston - maine ] has failed to demonstrate its financial fitness to operate , the department maintains that the air carrier is not financially fit to continue to conduct any air transportation regardless of aircraft size .\ndespite arguments from boston - maine that the dot\u2019s tentative finding applied solely to its ability to conduct operations with large aircraft , the regulator remained unconvinced .\nboston - maine airways , an affiliate of pan american airways based in portsmouth , n . h . , last friday saw its inaugural flight from headquarters land at the vineyard airport around noon . airline officials proceeded to the terminal for a ceremony marking the start of the carrier ' s summer island service .\n1 / 2 / 03 globe : although plagued by relatively few passengers since beginning service at hanscom field last july , boston - maine airways now says it will remain there , looking for things to pick up in the spring .\n4 / 14 / 02 globe : boston - maine airways has again shelved plans for serving hanscom field , rejecting requests for certain documents by the massachusetts port authority , owner - operator of the airfield , although massport spokesman richard walsh said if at any time boston - maine ' ' wants to comply with our requirements for serving hanscom , we would welcome them with open arms .\nboston - maine airways established one of the first pilot training courses in u . s . in 1939 . excellent reputation of this program resulted in federal government requesting northeast to operate a wartime national defense program for training advanced flight instructors .\n1 / 27 / 02 globe : boston - maine airways ' plans to begin service in march at hanscom field are on hold because the airport is nearing the limit of 48 commercial flights a day mandated by a 1995 environmental study .\nboston & maine airways ' early success with stinson trimotors , then lockheed 10 & 12 electras . as northeast airlines , it became the last u . s . trunk airline . . second subject here is corporate aviation and gannett newspapers .\nthe next two challenges each resulted in an emergency landing by a stinson trimotor belonging to boston and maine airways in its founding year of operation . one shut down all three engines and the pilot made immediate and successful preparations for an emergency landing on a farm . the culprit was carburetor icing . it can occur in clear air on an ideal day and in any and all forms of cloud condition . there was in boston and maine airways ' formative years no answer for carburetor icing with the stinson trimotor aircraft . the ultimate solution for boston and maine airways was to add an important requirement to the list of\nmust - have\nfeatures required of any new replacement aircraft . that was the feature of\ncarburetor heat .\nboston - maine flights start by julie e . greene julieg @ urltoken daily flights to baltimore - washington international airport from hagerstown regional airport will begin on dec . 28 . boston - maine airways of portsmouth , n . h . , a division of pan american , received certification this week from the federal aviation administration to provide passenger air service to baltimore from hagerstown and cumberland , md . . . .\nright now it is very unique to have growth in service for any airport in post 9 - 11 days . we are extremely excited to have boston - maine airways , who are committed to the market ,\nsaid mr . weibrecht .\n\u2014 maine central railroad co . mec system map , circa 1923 reporting mark mec \u2026\nin august 2005 , a federal investigation into fraudulent financial data submitted by boston - maine airways halted plans to expand its fleet and route system . at the same time , the airline pilots union claimed that the airline was unfit to operate and urged the\nvice president of marketing dan fortnam outlined the company ' s plans , saying\nboston - maine airways will provide passengers with an affordable , comfortable and convenient travel experience at their local airport , whether that be for travel to another boston - maine destination , a connection to pan am ' s clipper class jet service , or a connection to the wide range of travel options available at a facility such as bwi .\n\u201cthe department concludes that [ boston - maine ] is not fit to conduct operations as a us certificated air carrier and denies [ the carrier\u2019s ] request to maintain its certificate authority to operate small aircraft to facilitate the sale of the company to maine aviation . \u201d\nin his book , captain mudge tells the story of his airline with compassion and detail . his commercial flight enterprise (\ncarrier\nis an appropriate generic term ) came to be known as northeast airlines after shedding its earlier name , boston and maine airways .\nhpn : american airlines , delta airlines , united airlines , jetblue airways , and netjets .\njetblue airways moves ( nyse : utx ) maintenance base to airport ' s . . .\nhagerstown regional airport ' s proposal to bring in a third airline and start service to philadelphia has fallen through , airport manager carolyn motz said tuesday . two airlines fly out of hagerstown - the us airways express goes to pittsburgh and the pan am clipper connection links baltimore , hagerstown and cumberland , md . shuttle america took over the us airways express from chautauqua airlines in may . boston - maine airways began the pan am clipper connection last december .\n\u2014 infobox sg rail railroad name = maine central railroad logo filename = maine central pine tree route herald . jpg logo size = 250 locale = central maine with lines to new brunswick , new hampshire , vermont and quebec start year = 1862 end year = 1981 ( subsumed\u2026 \u2026\nthis consent order concerns certain public holding - out practices engaged in by boston - maine airways corp . d / b / a pan am clipper connection ( boston - maine ) through its published schedules , its website , and its 1 - 800 telephone number that are believed by the department ' s office of aviation enforcement and proceedings ( enforcement 0ffice ) to constitute unfair and deceptive practices in violation of 49 u . s . c \u00a7 41712 .\nyoutube : northeast airlines dc - 4 at boston film clip shows deplaning in 1950 .\nportsmouth , nh - - boston - maine airways announced today that it has received final approval from the federal aviation administration to commence scheduled passenger air service . the portsmouth , nh - based airline company has operated as a charter carrier since its formation in march of 1999 .\ncite news | last = haberman | first = shir | title = u . s . dot ready to pull boston - maine\u2019s license to fly | publisher = urltoken | date =\n\u2014 le chemin de fer du maine central ( sigle aar : mec ) \u00e9tait un chemin de fer am\u00e9ricain de classe i du sud du maine . il fut cr\u00e9\u00e9 en 1856 et d\u00e9buta ses op\u00e9rations en 1862 . il exploitait une ligne principale entre south portland , maine et la fronti\u00e8re\u2026 \u2026\ndirect air ( to myrtle beach , s . c . and lakeland , fla . ) - june 23 , 2011 - aug . 21 , 2011 cape air ( to bwi ) - march 2009 to present allegiant air ( to orlando ) - november 2008 - july 2010 air midwest ( us airways flights to pittsburgh ) - may 2004 - september 2007 shuttle america ( us airways flights to pittsburgh ) - may 2002 - may 2004 boston - maine airways ( to bwi and cumberland ) - december 2001 - june 2003 chautauqua airlines ( us airways flights to pittsburgh )\n10 / 14 / 04 portsmouth herald : a u . s . district court judge has found that pan am airlines illegally attempted to transfer its passenger service to boston - maine airways with the intention of busting the airline pilots association union and has put a stop to that process .\nlocal flights to bwi begin by scott butki scottb @ urltoken four years after losing air service to baltimore - washington international airport , hagerstown regional airport gained it again as daily air service from hagerstown to baltimore resumed friday . boston - maine airways of portsmouth , n . h . , a division of pan american , is taking passengers from cumberland , md . , to bwi with a stop in hagerstown through a route called the clipper connection . about 12 people used the service on the first day , said dan fortnam , vice president of sales for boston - maine airways .\nsaturday nonstop service between boston and st . thomas , u . s . virgin islands :\nthe january 1945 oag shows northeast flights to seven cities , ranging from boston to moncton . there were just four departures a day from boston and four return flights - nothing else .\nthe goal is to be [ on - island ] permanently all year - round , serving all three destinations ,\nsaid dan fortman , vice president of marketing for boston - maine .\non page 84 of robert mudge ' s adventures of a yellowbird , one finds an early tabulation of instrument flight landing minimums for boston , and its maine destinations of portland , augusta , waterville , and bangor . if runway lights were available , a night minimum was published . for boston , in daylight hours , the minimums were ceiling 300 feet , visibility 2 miles and at night , ceiling 600 feet , visibility 4 miles . keep in mind , that boston & maine airways was not instrument - equipped and those numbers were for aircraft and pilots that were instrument qualified .\nbusiness wire ) - - may 9 , 2001 the maryland aviation administration today announced that it has selected pan am affiliate boston - maine airways of portsmouth , new hampshire to enter into a contract for commuter air service between regional airports at cumberland and hagarstown , maryland and the baltimore - washington international airport .\nthis webpage is provided to help students at aviation schools and flight schools find information on boston - maine airways pilot jobs . whether you are looking for specific airline pilot jobs or more general information on aviation schools , pilot interviews , type rating requirements , pilot salaries and airlines , this website can help .\nnew pilots had to be checked out in the airline world of 1934 just as they have to be checked out today . not many pilots got their boston and maine airways check flight on a trip quite like that experienced by stafford a . short . he had flown with andy bean in an earlier flight enterprise . bean had been the third or fourth boston & maine airways pilot to come aboard and short elected to get his checkout with bean on a run from boston to burlington , vt . with 100 % cloud coverage and limited visibility , bean elected to take the stinson trimotor off from boston ' s airport , heading east into a wind off the ocean . short crouched just behind bean . as the plane ascended , it flew into solid fog . the only option bean had was to try to get some altitude\n\u2014 pour les articles homonymes , voir pan am ( homonymie ) et pan . pan american world airways \u2026\nnational airways made a similar operating agreement on october 27 , 1933 , with central vermont airways , founded by the central vermont railroad ( owned by canadian national railway ) . national airways coordinated the two railroad - sponsored airlines as one , hyphenating the two railroad names and issuing joint timetables and fares . central vermont ' s route extended from boston to new hampshire and vermont , and on march 20 , 1934 , to montreal , canada .\ncarl park and arnold butler launch granite state airways out of manchester , offering flying lessons and other aviation services .\nairline industry information - ( c ) 1997 - 2004 m2 communications ltd pan am , one of the oldest names in us passenger aviation , has been closed by its owner guilford transportation and its services switched to the group ' s other airline boston - maine airways in what 30 dismissed pilots called a ' union busting ' move .\n~ alaska airlines ~ american airlines ( formally us airways ) ~ american eagle ~ air canada express ~ british airways ~ delta air lines ~ delta connection ~ spirit airlines ~ jetblue airways ~ frontier airlines ~ sunwing airlines ( charters ) ~ southwest airlines ~ qatar airways ( 2nd u . s destination to have the a350 ) ~ lufthansa cityline ( flying for lufthansa ) ~ united airlines ~ united express ~ icelandair is starting service from reykjavik may 30 this year .\nboston - maine is anticipating service year round , but it relies on the market ,\nsaid mr . weibrecht .\nthe airline is not in direct competition with cape air . it is a good complementary service .\nentire airline operated under contract by pan american airways , or\npan am\n. beginning on august 1 , 1931 , pan am fokker f - 10a planes flew between boston and bangor , maine . from bangor , pan am flew sikorsky s - 41b flying boats to halifax , nova scotia , due to the lack of suitable landing fields .\nthe motion to revoke boston - maine ' s dot air carrier certificate was brought by the air line pilots association . dot specifically cited the numerous instances where the airline ' s officials had failed to follow federal laws and regulations and had filed false financial data with the department in its application for authority to fly large aircraft . the dot concluded that it would have never granted the large aircraft authority had it known of the false information filed by boston - maine .\ncoverage of airline pilot opportunities is provided for many flight schools and airlines , and you can search by aircraft type if you have a type rating and are looking for specific pilot employment opportunities . students at aviation schools and flight schools may wish to visit the website periodically to keep up to date with the latest recruitment news for boston - maine airways pilot jobs .\nnortheast airlines did not fit the mold of other early startup airlines . it did not partake of the rail - air , rail by night and air by day , experience . and contrary to a substantial segment of executives in the passenger rail hierarchy that saw no threat from air travel , northeast was founded as boston & maine airways by rail executives , and supported by their railroad , the boston & maine ( b & m ) . b & m was a relatively small railroad serving northeast states so perhaps their management were\nout of the loop\nof major railroading and could be excused for their boldness .\ntwo daily flights to san francisco international airport \u2013 the largest market from boston \u2013 using a boeing 757 - 200 aircraft .\n\u2014 pan am redirects here . for other uses , see pan am ( disambiguation ) . pan american world airways iata pa icao \u2026\nwe are very excited about connecting portsmouth with martha ' s vineyard ,\nsaid boston - maine president dave fink .\noffering a quick flight out to the island will be a nice alternative to hours in traffic and making reservations for a ferry .\nthe decision closes a lengthy review into boston - maine , which became the focus of a dot office of inspector general investigation in 2005 after submitting false financial documents to the regulator . the airline\u2019s long - standing request to grow its boeing 727 operation was also suspended .\nboston - maine has expanded its service elsewhere as well ; its newest destinations include three cities in florida ; freeport , grand bahamas and san juan , p . r . mr . fortman said travelers from the vineyard would most likely connect to southern routes in baltimore .\nthe january 2001 issue of boston magazine reported that fedex is again talking about using hanscom as a base for their delivery business .\nwe are here to take people from metro convenient airports without having to change in boston ,\nsaid mr . fink .\nwe ' ll just have to wait and see the news at their website in january i guess , because i ' m sure they have a big plan for 2002 . rominato i ' m not sure , but you can check at pan am ' s website urltoken and there is also a link the pan am clipper connection ( boston - maine airways ) and write to them because i ' m sure they are !\nu . s . air force grants special permission to northeast airways to resume operations out of manchester and offer three daily flights to new york .\nmy local airport ( aar / ekah ) back home is really bad , only served by sas and ryanair . so i\u00b4ll go with aal airport instead , only about 15 min more away than aar . sas norweigan turkish airlines air greenland atlantic airways british airways / sun air danish air transport klm vueling\n6 / 14 / 01 lexington minuteman : letter to the editor credits community involvement and participation for us airways decision to rethink their move to hanscom .\n6 / 6 / 01 us airways , globe , wbz : us airways has decided not to serve hanscom field because of community concern over new flights . massport says it will focus on bringing more service to worcester airport , which is better suited for increased traffic . our concerns are being heard !\nsince us airways express ended year - round service shortly after sept . 11 , cape air was the only airline at the vineyard airport until recently .\nboston - maine is not the first airline to fly from the vineyard to white plains , but it is the first in recent memory to offer a set schedule . in the past , mr . weibrecht said ,\nthe destination has been popular , but the service has been spotty .\nboston & maine ( b & m ) airways ' ' early success began with stinson trimotors , then turned to lockheed 10 & 12 electras . those electras had the new sperry gyro flight instruments that enabled flight in clouds . b & m renewed its competitive vigor by naming itself northeast airlines , then acquired its first boeing 727 , and became the last trunk line to be authorized in the u . s . it was then bought by delta .\nthe dot also rejected the carrier ' s arguments that it was not responsible for the company ' s former general counsel and vice president ' s filing of such false information ( boston - maine had asserted that this individual had acted alone , without the company ' s knowledge or involvement ) . [\nboston - maine will initially provide service friday through monday , but will quickly expand to seven - day service beginning may 20 . the airline may expand its destinations even before the 2002 season is over , said mr . fink : it is already evaluating the possibility of a vineyard - newark route .\ndelta is expanding in boston with new service to san francisco and nashville , as well as more flights to seattle and milwaukee . by the end of 2016 , delta will be the only u . s . global carrier * to offer first class seating on every flight to and from boston .\na stinson model\na\nthis low wing trimotor differs markedly from the high wing trimotor stinsons flown by boston & maine airways . those earlier tri - motors had spars coming down under the wing to the fuselage . this tri - motor ' s bracing spars come from the top of the fuselage to the wing . not long after these designs , the strength members to hold the wings on were inside the wing structure and wing spars disappeared on transport aircraft . (\nthe complete mastery of all but the cruelest weather conditions came rapidly for the newly named northeast airlines , successor to boston and maine airways . by world war ii , with their extensive knowledge of northward flight , northeast would be a leading airline in all aspects of instrument and cold weather flight operations . as part of this experience , northeast undertook contract flights for the military , added new planes equipped for weather and instrument flying , and became an experienced north atlantic rim airline .\nandrews @ urltoken us airways ' bankruptcy is not expected to affect the airline ' s service from hagerstown to pittsburgh .\nwe don ' t anticipate any impact to the schedule ,\nsaid scott durgin , chief executive officer of shuttle america , which operates the us airways express franchise at hagerstown regional airport . if us airways planned to change its hagerstown service , shuttle america would already know , durgin said tuesday during a telephone interview from the company ' s windsor locks , conn .\nfirst passenger terminal opens . manchester airport plays host to another famous aviator when amelia earhart touches down in the queen city during a boston to montreal flight .\nround - trip flight helps salute new service to bwi by andrew schotz andrews @ urltoken there was hoopla in the sky over maryland tuesday when a twin - turbo propeller plane flew from hagerstown to baltimore in 31 minutes and back to hagerstown in 21 . the flights were two in a series of trips trumpeting the return of regional air service . buoyed by $ 2 . 25 million in state money , boston - maine airways is operating the pan am clipper connection between cumberland , hagerstown and baltimore .\nlaurae @ urltoken maryland gov . robert l . ehrlich slashed a state subsidy for air service from hagerstown and cumberland to baltimore - washington international airport , possibly curtailing the service by the end of june . washington county lawmakers were not confident they could convince ehrlich to restore the $ 750 , 000 that had been promised when the program began . flights on boston - maine airways ' pan am clipper connection began a little more than a year ago with the help of $ 4 . 25 million from the state over nearly two years .\n5 / 22 / 01 usa today : us airways lost $ 269 million last year and $ 228 million in the first quarter of this year . its merger with united has stalled .\nthe stinson trimotors flown by boston and maine airways dated from an earlier aircraft generation . while the stinson pilot ' s instrument panel was beginning to have part of the set of flight instruments needed for instrument flying , the ground over which they would fly had no radio aids and their landing fields had no lights . many fields had only a grass surface . north of boston , not even a light beacon system had been installed . this airline was a daytime operation . its planes were configured for the environment the airline had chosen to make its own . fortunately , the trimotor proved adaptable to the special conditions encountered because enroute and destination weather forecasting , and the communication of existing weather conditions were both still in a primitive stage .\nemployees cheered when northeast was certified to serve new york from boston in 1945 . an\nevery hour on the hour\nshuttle service between the two cities started in 1946 .\nin the next photo from the beverly , massachusetts historical society collection , we see amelia with a number of ladies . she would accompany such groups on short flights over the then short routes of boston & maine airways . if she got the ladies comfortable with flight , the ladies would then approve flight for the family breadwinners , the husbands . completely logical thinking on the part of all those ladies , including amelia whose idea it was . incidentally , the lockheed 10 electra in the foreground of the earlier photo on this page is very similar to the electra in which amelia and her navigator were lost on the flight across the western pacific .\na third commercial airline has launched service to martha ' s vineyard airport , joining cape air and the returning us airways express in serving islanders while providing residents and visitors with additional airports to fly directly to and from .\nmudge ' s title ,\ncaptain ,\nreflects the position he held with his airline , a\nleft seat\npilot . left seat pilots did not exist from the beginning . the 1933 aircraft fleet operated by boston and maine airways , the predecessor venture to northeast airlines , were stinson trimotors . this three - engine plane carried 10 passengers , but just one pilot , who sat in the middle behind the center engine in the nose . in my youth , i had seen pictures of fokker trimotors and there was even a ford trimotor , but i had never realized there was a stinson trimotor until reading captain mudge ' s book .\n\u201cwe\u2019re seeing growing demand for business travel between boston and key markets like san francisco , nashville , seattle and milwaukee , \u201d said joe esposito , delta\u2019s vice president\u2013network planning . \u201cwe\u2019re meeting that demand with our industry - leading operational performance as well as innovative products and service . and as boston plays a larger role in delta\u2019s overall network portfolio , the local community should expect to see additional investments as well . \u201d\nforeground above , a view of boston & maine airways ' lockheed 10 electra loading passengers . photo again courtesy of the beverly massachusetts historical society . the 10 and 12 electras , each with their own series of alphabet modifications , a ' s , b ' s even e ' s , were prominent in early airline development . as shown earlier , these models enabled their pilots to fly schedules that occasionally required instrument flying , a necessity if\nschedules\nwere to mean something . trains were still the competition and trains met schedules . amelia earhart and her navigator disappeared over the pacific flying an aircraft like this . we will see her shortly , in a rare photo .\n8 / 8 / 2007 globe : maine aviation aircraft charter , a portsmouth n . h . based jet charter service , plans to launch two daily round trips between hanscom field and morristown , n . j . , next month .\nin later aircraft , the grouping of indicators has been greatly improved . but , this electra 10 panel ( above ) tells any pilot examining aviation ' s progress that the electra instrument panel represented an important step forward for safe flight and especially for safe instrument flight . in the background of the next photo at boston ' s airport , we see a stinson gullwing used by northeast airlines for executive trips and utility purposes . ( robert mudge , author of\nadventures of a yellowbird ,\nand an early boston & maine / northeast airlines pilot , recalls flying their stinson reliant , a gullwing , to take senior executives and major stockholders on special trips . )\nrelief or letterpress : multicolor commercial aviation print . map of destinations in maine , vermont , new hampshire , and northern massachusetts ; airplane ( stinson sm6000 ) flies above top portion of placard ; yellow , red and black ink on paperboard .\nduring world war ii , northeast ' s experiences with frigid weather flying also proved invaluable . northeast pilots were the first to explore the arctic airways as they made air transport command flights to labrador , newfoundland , greenland , iceland and scotland .\nadditionally , delta will add holiday service between boston and fort myers from dec . 22 - jan . 2 using a two - class , 76 - seat embraer e - 175 aircraft operated by delta connection carrier shuttle america .\nservice to florida started in the mid 1950s , after northeast was awarded a temporary certificate to operate to miami / ft . lauderdale from boston , via philadelphia , baltimore , washington , dc , and tampa and jacksonville , florida .\n\u2014 pan american airways airline codes | pa | paa | | was a united states airline that operated scheduled services in the eastern usa , as well as charters for tour operators and services to the dominican republic . flight international 12\u201318 april 2005 ] \u2026 \u2026\non february 1 , 2008 , the u . s . department of transportation ( dot ) issued a show cause order ( order 2008 - 2 - 3 , dot docket number dot - ost - 2000 - 7668 ) , concluding that boston - maine ' s air carrier certificate should be revoked for three reasons : 1 ) lack of financial fitness , 2 ) lack of proper management oversight , and 3 ) lack of\ncompliance disposition ,\nor willingness to follow federal laws , rules and regulations .\npanamair and airwaysdc9 , thanks for the information . here in new york state we are interested to see how this experiment in maryland goes . we hope it does well . small communities need all the help they can get . good luck to b / m airways .\nhagerstown ' s university project may survive a key round of budget cuts , but hagerstown regional airport ' s new commuter air service took a hit thursday . a senate subcommittee recommended eliminating the $ 2 million subsidy for the flights that just got in the air dec . 28 . even if the senate agrees to the cut , the house may restore the money because it ' s speaker casper r . taylor jr . ' s brainchild . boston - maine airways of portsmouth , n . h . , a division of pan american , bought $ 7 million worth of airplanes expecting to continue its service from cumberland , md . , and hagerstown to baltimore - washington international airport , sen . donald f . munson , r - washington , told fellow members of the senate budget and taxation committee .\nit is of great importance to america that the pan american airways brought these great empires close to us . america someday will appreciate what it means to beat out the european efforts to get a foothold in south america . i want to say , too , that i was greatly impressed by the efficiency and management of the pan american airways system . this army of keen , alert , capable , young men at every point the system touches , functions like clock - work . i have never seen anything in management to excell it .\ncaptain robert mudge begins chapter one of his story ,\nadventures of a yellowbird\n( ' yellowbird ' refers to northeast arilines ' then new boeing 727 aircraft , painted yellow , to begin trunkline service from boston to florida ) with this compelling sentence .\n6 / 7 / 01 globe , concord journal , herald , lowell sun : follow - up articles on us airways decision to drop hanscom plans . also check out a resident ' s letter pointing out the irony of massport ' s claim that the recent process was not democratic .\nscottb @ urltoken plans call for a year - old air service from the cumberland , md . , and hagerstown airports to baltimore - washington international airport to continue past june even if the state subsidy is eliminated , an official with the airline said wednesday . dan fortnam , vice president of sales and marketing for boston - maine ' s clipper connection , and carolyn motz , hagerstown regional airport manager , said wednesday they are confident the airline will be financially self - sufficient by the time the current subsidy runs out june 30 , the end of the fiscal year .\n\u2014 infobox airline airline = pan am world airways dominicana , c x a . dba pawa dominicana logo size = fleet size = 4 destinations = 2 international and 2 domestic iata = 7q icao = pwd callsign = pawa parent = servair , s . a . company slogan = tu nueva\u2026 \u2026\nmexitli , what ? you mean legacy airlines ( formerly oneida ) isnt fulfilling all of upstate ny ' s dreams and aspirations of mohawk or empire reborn ? ( sarcasm intended ) in all seriousness though it is nice to see a start up that has a plan and sticks to it . rominato , a friend of mine has an interview with boston / maine on january 9th so they ' re obviously hiring . also if you look on their website at : urltoken and then click on\nemployment opportunities\nthere is a flight - crew listing there . good luck !\nearlier this year delta committed to investing 1 percent of its pre - tax profits in the local communities where its employees live and work . as part of that initiative , delta will commit financial support to local organizations such as marine toys for tots and boston\u2019s children\u2019s hospital .\nso , for a few installments , this will be discovery for me as well as for my website readers . the airlines were reasonably well established by the early thirties when the relationship of gannett and holderman began in a serious business mode . airline executives often went aloft in aircraft that were ' corporate , ' that is , were not in the airline ' s passenger service , but purely a convenience for the airline executive and his or her important client . robert mudge is author of\nadventures of a yellowbird ,\nthe story of the growth of northeast airlines , that originated as boston and maine airways , to be eventually bought by delta . mudge told me in an e - mail that before he became a pilot in the left seat of a northeast plane , he piloted executives of his airline , and the businessmen they did business with , in a company stinson\nthis photo of aircraft at the boston airport contains the two aircraft types in the gannett newspaper ' s fleet in 1939 . it is pure coincidence that two such aircraft ppeared together in the photo above used as an illustration in\nthe triumph of instrument flight\npublished in 2004 .\nduring world war ii northeast pioneered regular transatlantic service for the military under contract from the u . s . army air forces . after the war they applied for authorization to operate passenger service across the atlantic but were stymied by the civil aeronautics board , which awarded the routes to pan american world airways and twa .\nin the 1950s and 60s , bangor was a destination for northeast airlines before its merger into delta . northeast usually used the dc - 6 for service between bangor and boston and new york . in 1965 there was still a single weekly dc - 3 flight to bangor operated by northeast airlines .\ngannett was able to accomplish directly , as a publisher , what boston & maine airlines had to go to extraordinary lengths to accomplish in its founding years . robert mudge ' s book ,\nadventures of a yellowbird ,\ntells how the airline enlisted amelia earhart to be their vice president of operations . she would not pilot their aircraft . she would not even direct air operations . she would use her considerable pilot prestige to obtain favorable press stories . she would focus on getting ladies to fly as passengers . then , she would urge them to then tell their husbands ,\nit is ok to fly .\nwhen reflecting on the piloting assignment in the stinson tri - motor aircraft , it became a minor curiosity to determine if the single pilot was called\ncaptain\nor simply ,\npilot .\nboth paul larcom at the beverly mass . museum , and david graham , an airport and air safety consultant and former navy multiengine patrol plane pilot , are sure that the man in control was called\npilot .\nrobert mudge ' s\ncaptain\ntitle derives from twin - engine lockheed electra 10 passenger planes , boston & maine airways ' second generation of planes . in twin - engined aircraft , the custom as originated called for the command pilot to be known as\ncaptain\nand fly from the left seat with a\nco - pilot\nin the right seat . the next illustration is a view from behind the pilot ' s seats . perhaps , the american car and its road customs triumphed over the british motoring experience .\nnortheast pioneered service from its boston base throughout the new england states and into canada in the 1930s . by the time northeast merged with delta on august 1 , 1972 , its famous\nyellowbirds\nwere jetting to florida , the bahamas and bermuda , and across country to los angeles , california .\n5 / 2 / 01 globe , herald , lowell sun : us airways has become the third airline in the last two weeks to express interest in adding service at hanscom field . they hope to offer 3 daily flights from hanscom to philadelphia using 37 seat dash - 8 aircraft , and could start as early as august .\nflying was news in those days . ( 1933 ) it was explained carefully ( in the news ) that the boston and maine airways had rules of safety which forbade flying in such weather . ( fog ) it was comforting , of course , for the public to feel the airline was governed by such a rigid set of rules ; but this was far from the truth . rules , of course , did exist ; but they were simply the rules that each pilot , individually , had learned by himself . the airline was run on pilot judgment - and that was all . rules would come , but only slowly and as experience demanded . for now , today , the rules of operations were only vaguely outlined in the minds of anderson and bean . ( anderson and bean came aboard at the behest of a pilot named collins , who helped found the airline . ) vague though they ( the rules ) may have been , they worked .\nthe carrier ' s early flights were operated under contract by national airways , whose founders included paul collins , one of the country ' s first airmail pilots ; samuel j . solomon , a pioneer airport operator ; eugene vidal , a west point graduate ; and amelia earhart , the first woman to fly solo across the atlantic .\nas air transportation flourishes , the parents of a derry teenager treat him to his first plane ride , a flight from manchester to boston . the boy is hooked instantly . later , the youth gets a job sweeping out hangars in exchange for flying lessons . his name is alan b . shepard , jr .\ncaptain mudge put it this way in his adventures of a yellowbird :\nthe boston and maine pilots were professionals who had learned to approach new england weather slowly and carefully . at first they retreated , . . . . and watched and thought . then they began to approach more closely , observing all the while , not getting too close , for it might kill them - but as close as they felt safe - to see what made it tick . they learned to probe , while in their back pockets they kept in mind a sure way of getting out if they had to . . . . . . good weather flights became practice missions for bad weather .\nformer service : - jetblue - airtran - us airways - america west ( a hub was here before it closed in 2003 ) - skybus airlines ( low fair airline that was almost cheaper than spirit . filed for bankruptcy in 2008 ) i\u2019m not kidding on the cheap part , they had $ 10 airfares ! - twa - eastern - lake central - piedmont\npanamair said : additional routes anticipated for startup in early 2002 include naples , st . petersburg / clearwater , marathon key and orlando / sanford , florida , as well as service to nantucket , martha ' s vineyard and cape cod from hanscom field in bedford , ma and other new england locations . nice to see the boston maine start up today . hopefully that will provide panam with additional feed to help their new bwi operation ! does anyone have any idea when the remainder of the proposed cities will begin j31 service ? it looks as though the plan , eventually , is to have 3 commuter\nhubs\nto feed the panam mainline . one in portsmouth , one in bwi , and one in sanford or clearwater .\nfun fact : the largest commercial aircraft to land on a regular commercial service was from united airlines . united flew in their boeing 757 - 222 from chicago , il , making united the only carrier to utilize their 757 on their ord - mht route . they stopped flying in the 757 after the recession hit in 2008 . us airways also occasionally flew in a 757 into mht from phl ."]}
{"id": 54171, "summary": [{"text": "london country south east ( lcse ) was a bus operator in south east england and london .", "topic": 13}, {"text": "it was formed from the split of london country bus services in 1986 and operated a fleet of around 170 buses from four garages , with its headquarters located in northfleet .", "topic": 29}, {"text": "it was rebranded as kentish bus in 1987 and used this name for most of its existence .", "topic": 36}, {"text": "its former garages and operations now form part of arriva southern counties and arriva london . ", "topic": 34}], "title": "london country south east", "paragraphs": ["london and the south - east power britain\u2019s economic growth . but the rest of the country is getting richer quicker\nlondon country south east was a bus operator in south - east england . it was formed in 1986 from the break - up of london country bus services , and was known as kentish bus for most of its existence . its operations are now part of arriva southern counties .\nampyx web world -\nlondon country bus services\naccessed 9 march 2010 .\nactually , any things related with\nlondon country south east\ncan be shipped to any place in ireland , including leinster , ulster , munster , and connacht .\nfind country walks near london . click on the map to find your next walk !\nampyx web world -\nlondon country bus services\naccessed march 9 , 2010 .\nbasically , the goods named\nlondon country south east\ncan be shipped to any place in the uk , including england , scotland , wales , and northern ireland .\nlondon country south east - the complete information and online sale with free shipping . order and buy now for the lowest price in the best online store ! discounts & coupons .\nin fact , any things related with\nlondon country south east\ncan be shipped to any place in australia , including new south wales , victoria , queensland , western australia , south australia , tasmania , australian capital territory , and northern territory .\n( kazan ) islands to the south and east of central honshu . the national capital ,\nchina , country of east asia . it is the largest of all asian countries and has the largest population\u2026\na second wave came toward the east london area three - quarters of an hour after the warning .\nin the run - up to deregulation , london country bus services was broken up into four smaller companies with in september 1986 . london country south east was the smallest of the four , with just 169 buses and garages at dartford , northfleet and tunbridge wells , with some london contracts operated from london buses ' garage at catford . bill gunning , the former traffic manager of london country , became the new company ' s managing director . the company was renamed kentish bus in april 1987 , and a new livery of maroon and cream replaced the former london country green . [ 1 ]\nand of course , the goods by request\nlondon country south east\nin vermont can be shipped to burlington , south burlington , rutland , barre , montpelier , winooski , st . albans , newport , vergennes and smaller towns .\nbut gifted to east london . truly , the scottish nationalists could ask for no better recruiting sergeant than david cameron .\ngetting there : there are trains going from london waterloo to ashtead station . the journey time is 41 minutes from london waterloo or 45 minutes from london victoria .\nas usual , the goods by request\nlondon country south east\nin south dakota can be purchased if you live in sioux falls , rapid city , aberdeen , brookings , watertown , mitchell , yankton , pierre , huron , spearfish , vermillion , and so on .\ngenerally , the goods named\nlondon country south east\ncan be shipped to any place in new zealand , including north island , south island , waiheke island , and smaller islands . and of course , any things related withcan be shipped to such cities asas well as in . . .\nthe company expanded its london operations significantly with a series of contract wins and acquisitions . the largest win was of london routes\nas you know , any things related with\nlondon country south east\nin west virginia can be received in such cities as charleston , huntington , morgantown , parkersburg , wheeling , weirton , fairmont , martinsburg , beckley , clarksburg , south charleston , st . albans , vienna , bluefield and smaller towns .\nrelated products in the best online stores . for your convenience the search term is already added to the search box . you can either make a search right now or modify the query somehow ( for example ,\nlondon country south east 2018\n) .\ngenerally , the goods named\nlondon country south east\ncan be shipped to any place in canada , including ontario , quebec , british columbia , alberta , manitoba , saskatchewan , nova scotia , new brunswick , newfoundland and labrador , and prince edward island .\nnaturally , the found goods by query\nlondon country south east\nin rhode island can be sent to providence , warwick , cranston , pawtucket , east providence , woonsocket , coventry , cumberland , north providence , south kingstown , west warwick , johnston , north kingstown , newport , bristol , westerly , smithfield , lincoln , central falls , portsmouth , barrington , middletown , burrillville , narragansett , tiverton , east greenwich , north smithfield , warren , scituate and smaller towns .\nsay goodbye to the smog and hello to fields of wild - flowers with this list of the best country walks near london below .\n' red ' buses . it formed part of the national bus company , which operated provincial services across the country . the ' green ' london area of suburban and country services had previously been administered by the\nthe government\u2019s planned spending on flood defences heavily favours london and the south - east of england , according to a new analysis , with spending per person up to 13 times higher than in other regions .\nguy shrubsole , at friends of the earth , said : \u201cthe new figures show a startling divide in flood defence spending \u2013 the wealthy south - east gets protected while poorer communities in east anglia have to sink or swim . \u201d\nno doubt , the goods by your query\nlondon country south east\nin nebraska can be purchased if you live in omaha , lincoln , bellevue , grand island , kearney , fremont , hastings , norfolk , north platte , papillion , columbus , la vista , scottsbluff , south sioux city , beatrice , lexington , and so on .\nmount fuji from its northern side , yamanashi prefecture , east - central honshu , japan .\ntoday the goods by request\nlondon country south east\nin the united kingdom can be shipped to london , birmingham , leeds , glasgow , sheffield , bradford , edinburgh , liverpool , manchester , bristol , wakefield , cardiff , coventry , nottingham , leicester , sunderland , belfast , newcastle upon tyne , brighton , hull , plymouth , stoke - on - trent .\ngetting there : there are trains running twice hourly from london victoria to lewes . the journey time is one hour 5 minutes . from london bridge change at east corydon . if you are driving , you can park at lewes station .\nand of course , the goods related with\nlondon country south east\nin connecticut can be delivered to bridgeport , new haven , hartford , stamford , waterbury , norwalk , danbury , new britain , bristol , meriden , milford , west haven , middletown , norwich , shelton , torrington , new london , ansonia , derby , groton , and other cities and towns .\nafter faithfully serving with the booths in london\u2019s east end as part of \u201cthe christian mission , \u201d a 17 - year - old eliza followed god\u2019s call to america .\nand today the goods named\nlondon country south east\nin montana can be received in such cities as billings , missoula , great falls , bozeman , butte , helena , kalispell , havre , anaconda , miles city , belgrade , livingston , laurel , whitefish , lewistown , sidney and smaller towns .\nthe south east is criss - crossed by public footpaths which can take you to wildflower meadows , heathland , castles , historic houses and gardens , ancient forests , country villages , cosy pubs , medieval churches , beaches , and unspoilt countryside . all an hour or so from london by train . get walking !\nusually , the goods by request\nlondon country south east\nin maine can be delivered to portland , lewiston , bangor , south portland , auburn , biddeford , sanford , saco , augusta , westbrook , waterville , presque isle , brewer , bath , caribou , ellsworth , old town , rockland , belfast , gardiner , calais , hallowell , eastport , etc .\nthe battle for london was on again last night , when hitler once more launched his bombers at the city . bombs crashed in the london area .\nby almost any measure , the mayans\u2019 recent gdp growth has been unimpressive . data from the oecd , a club of rich countries , suggest that if you ignore london and the south - east , britain\u2019s gdp growth between 2008 and 2014 was slower than france\u2019s . sluggish economic activity keeps property prices down . house prices have risen by over one - fifth in london and the south - east since 2008 but fallen by more than 5 % elsewhere in england .\nno doubt , the goods by request\nlondon country south east\nin canada can be delivered to toronto , montreal , calgary , ottawa , edmonton , mississauga , winnipeg , vancouver , brampton , hamilton , quebec city , surrey , laval , halifax , london , markham , vaughan , gatineau , longueuil , burnaby , saskatoon , kitchener , windsor , regina , richmond , richmond hill .\nwhat did this mean for lcbs ? for a start it was considered too big to sell in one piece - so bang went all the painstaking progress of the last decade . four companies were formed - london country ( north west ) was the first sold on 5 / 1 / 88 , london country ( south west ) sold on 19 / 2 / 88 , kentish bus sold on 15 / 3 / 88 and london country ( north east ) sold on 22 / 4 / 88 . of the 72 nbc fragments to be sold they were numbers 57 , 61 , 64 and 72 . not exactly hot prospects for potential shareholders , then . thus ended life as we knew it - a story repeated almost across the country .\nlesotho\u2019s accommodation of refugees in the country further increased tensions between the south africa and lesotho . the lesotho government made special provision for the education of all young south african refugee in schools within its borders . furthermore 25 % of scholarships from the lesotho government\u2019s coffers were offered to south african refugees for university education . lesotho also provided a safe passage for refugees leaving the country . on 6 january 1978 , donald james woods , editor of the banned daily dispatch , a newspaper based in east london , fled south africa via lesotho and botswana to the uk after being harassed by the security police .\nwe went for a relaxing dinner at country bumpkin when on holiday in east london . expecting it to get busy because various other popular restaurants were closedwe ordered while the restaurant was still quiet . and then waited more than hour before we started getting some . . .\ni am torn between hastings circular in east sussex and seaford to eastbourne in east sussex . have a 7 year old and wants to see the seaside . any advice on which one would be better ?\n( t\u014dky\u014d ) , in east - central honshu , is one of the world\u2019s most populous cities .\nat independence , botswana was surrounded by two hostile states under minority rule . south africa was in the south and southern rhodesia ( now zimbabwe ) in the east . in the west and north it was bordered by south west africa ( now namibia ) mandated to south africa under the mandate system introduced by jan smuts after the first world war .\ndespite this harassment by the south africa government , botswana continued to host refugees fleeing political violence and persecution in south africa .\nas you know , any things related with\nlondon country south east\nin wyoming can be delivered to cheyenne , casper , laramie , gillette , rock springs , sheridan , green river , evanston , riverton , jackson , cody , rawlins , lander , torrington , powell , douglas , worland , and other cities and towns .\nthe german machines approaching from the south - east could be seen at a great height . a . a . shells burst round them and they changed their course .\nfrom now on , the story is almost too sordid and complex to follow , especially as my own tail - end home patch ( north east ) fared worst of all . following a disastrous period during which some tendered lt contracts were taken away for poor performance , london country ( north east ) was acquired by the ajs group of mostly yorkshire - based bus companies . the operations were soon split into harlow - based county bus & coach and sovereign bus & coach , based in hatfield . in 1990 sovereign purchased welwyn hatfield line , but sold 60 percent of their stevenage operation to luton and district , who also took over london country ( north west ) , based on the london country garage at garston .\nin early 1993 , kentish bus gained work in the south - east london and ordered 65 new buses to cover the workings ; this took the fleet size to 352 , more than double its size in 1986 . one of the routes gained was\nunited kingdom , island country located off the northwestern coast of mainland europe . the united kingdom\u2026\nundoubtedly , the goods named\nlondon country south east\nin nevada can be shipped to las vegas , henderson , reno , north las vegas , sparks , carson city , fernley , elko , mesquite , boulder city , fallon , winnemucca , west wendover , ely , yerington , carlin , lovelock , wells , caliente and smaller towns .\nthe familiar phenomenon of a \u201cnorth - south divide\u201d is thus alive and kicking . but dig into the data and a puzzle emerges . the mayan empire\u2019s gdp growth may be sluggish , but in recent years the lot of its people has been improving faster than that of people in london and the south - east .\nwe ordered the winelands pizza laden with blue cheese and green figs . it was outstanding . their wood fired pizza oven is busy all day . country bumpkin is our favourite go to place when we visit east london . a garden setting not to be missed . highly . . .\nwhen the lesotho government demanded that these issues be addressed , the south african government put conditions such as the demand for lesotho to expel three thousand south african refugees at its borders . south africa halted talks regarding the highlands water project and resumed support for the lla . when lesotho threatened to take south africa to the united nations ( un ) , sa foreign minister pik botha was forced to negotiate . south africa agreed to stop its economic stranglehold of lesotho if the country abandoned its threat to take south africa to the un and allowed anc members to voluntarily leave the country .\nbill gunning , the former traffic manager of london country bus service , became the new company ' s managing director . the company was renamed kentish bus & coach in april 1987 , and a new maroon and cream livery , loosely based on the colours of the erstwhile colchester corporation transport , replaced the former london country green . the head office was relocated to\nwhen the spending per capita is calculated , the south - east is highest at \u00a3180 , london second at \u00a3116 and yorkshire and the humber at \u00a383 . lowest is the west midlands at \u00a314 , although this region has no coastline and therefore no risk of flooding from the sea , while the north - east is second lowest at \u00a333 a head . if only the spending until 2021 is included , and not the longer - term projects , the per capita spend is highest in yorkshire and humber region , followed by the south - east .\nbluebell woods , fields , valleys and nature reserves on the london / surrey border .\nraiders approached london from the north - west . several planes droned over a suburb .\nvery little changed in the early post - war years , the emphasis was on rebuilding and modernising the vehicle fleet . during the ' 50s london ' s country became dominated by the\njapan is one of the world\u2019s most geologically unstable areas . the country experiences some 1 , 000\nand today the goods by request\nlondon country south east\nin new mexico can be received in such cities as albuquerque , las cruces , rio rancho , santa fe , roswell , farmington , south valley , clovis , hobbs , alamogordo , carlsbad , gallup , deming , los lunas , chaparral , sunland park , las vegas , portales , los alamos , north valley , artesia , lovington , silver city , espa\u00f1ola .\ncountry bumpkin is a family - friendly restaurant situated at floradale nursery , beacon bay , east london . with al fresco dining , a large garden with children ' s play area , pizzas , a la carte menu and a carvery buffet lunch on sundays we have something to offer for everyone !\nfrom its origins as a small london enterprise , the east india company ( eic ) emerged as a powerful commercial and political organisation , whose presence in the gulf helped shape the region\u2019s modern history .\nof course , any things related with\nlondon country south east\nin delaware can be delivered to the following cities : wilmington , dover , newark , middletown , smyrna , milford , seaford , georgetown , elsmere , new castle , millsboro , laurel , harrington , camden , clayton , lewes , milton , selbyville , bridgeville , townsend , and so on .\n, capped with towering volcanoes that form the main part of the east japan volcanic belt , are separated from the coastal ranges by the kitakami - abukuma lowlands to the east and by a row of basins in the west .\nterry bell t & ntsebeza bd , ( 2001 ) , unfinished business : south africa , apartheid , and truth , ( london ) , pp . 307\nusually , the goods named\nlondon country south east\nin maryland can be sent to baltimore , frederick , rockville , gaithersburg , bowie , hagerstown , annapolis , college park , salisbury , laurel , greenbelt , cumberland , westminster , hyattsville , takoma park , easton , elkton , aberdeen , havre de grace , cambridge , new carrollton , bel air . . .\ngetting there : there are two trains per hour ( more at peak times and one per hour on sundays ) running from london bridge and london victoria to coulsdon south . the journey time is 23 - 39 minutes . if you are driving , keep in mind that there is very limited parking at coulsdon south .\nusually , any products related with\nlondon country south east\nin indiana can be shipped to indianapolis , fort wayne , evansville , south bend , carmel , fishers , bloomington , hammond , gary , lafayette , muncie , terre haute , kokomo , noblesville , anderson , greenwood , elkhart , mishawaka , lawrence , jeffersonville , columbus , portage , new albany , richmond , westfield , valparaiso , goshen , michigan city , west lafayette , marion , east chicago , hobart , crown point , franklin , la porte , greenfield , and other cities and towns .\nusually , the products by request\nlondon country south east\nin tennessee can be sent to memphis , nashville , knoxville , chattanooga , clarksville , murfreesboro , franklin , jackson , johnson city , bartlett , hendersonville , kingsport , collierville , smyrna , cleveland , brentwood , germantown , columbia , spring hill , la vergne , gallatin , cookeville , mount juliet , lebanon , morristown , oak ridge , maryville , bristol , farragut , shelbyville , east ridge , tullahoma , and so on .\nthe london area ' s first warning sounded as formations of raiders attempted a daylight attack .\nboard of commissioners for the affairs of india , appointed by an act of parliament to supervise the east india company .\nundoubtedly , the products related to the term\nlondon country south east\nin hawaii can be received in such cities as honolulu , east honolulu , pearl city , hilo , kailua , waipahu , kaneohe , mililani town , kahului , ewa gentry , mililani mauka , kihei , makakilo , wahiawa , schofield barracks , wailuku , kapolei , ewa beach , royal kunia , halawa , waimalu , waianae , nanakuli , kailua , lahaina , waipio , hawaiian paradise park , kapaa , and other cities and towns .\nundoubtedly , any things related with\nlondon country south east\nin australia can be purchased if you live in sydney , melbourne , brisbane , perth , adelaide , gold coast , tweed heads , newcastle , maitland , canberra , queanbeyan , sunshine coast , wollongong , hobart , geelong , townsville , cairns , darwin , toowoomba , ballarat , bendigo , albury , wodonga , launceston , mackay .\nthe recently published plans set out spending to 2021 and , for major projects , beyond that date . by far the largest projects are those for the thames estuary , leading to 60 % of the planned spending going to london and south - east , home to 32 % of england\u2019s population .\nnormally , the products related to the term\nlondon country south east\nin new zealand can be received in auckland , wellington , christchurch , hamilton , tauranga , napier - hastings , dunedin , lower hutt , palmerston north , nelson , rotorua , new plymouth , whangarei , invercargill , whanganui , gisborne , porirua , invercargill , nelson , upper hutt , gisborne , blenheim , pukekohe , timaru , taupo .\ncertainly the britain beyond london and the south - east that mrs may wants to conquer\u2014call it the mayan empire\u2014is less economically advanced . if it were a country it would be about as rich as spain , with a gdp per person one - tenth below the eu average . some parts are a lot worse off . on the isle of anglesey , in wales , income per person is 57 % of the eu average , lower than most of sicily . the gap between the richest and poorest parts of britain is greater than in any other eu country ; london\u2019s gdp per person is 186 % of the european average .\nsupervised the east india company\u2019s administrative and political affairs , but not its commercial business nor the exercise of patronage by the directors .\nthe east india company evolved from a small enterprise run by a group of city of london merchants , which in 1600 had been granted a royal charter conferring the monopoly of english trade in the whole of asia and the pacific .\nas one big formation emerged from clouds over a south - east area , three dorniers were blown to pieces within a minute by a . a . fire . the brilliant marksman was a gunner aged 22 .\nas you know , the found goods by query\nlondon country south east\nin idaho can be purchased if you live in boise , meridian , nampa , idaho falls , pocatello , caldwell , coeur d ' alene , twin falls , lewiston , post falls , rexburg , moscow , eagle , kuna , ammon , chubbuck , hayden , mountain home , blackfoot , garden city , jerome , burley and smaller towns .\ntoday the goods named\nlondon country south east\nin new hampshire can be delivered to manchester , nashua , concord , derry , dover , rochester , salem , merrimack , hudson , londonderry , keene , bedford , portsmouth , goffstown , laconia , hampton , milford , durham , exeter , windham , hooksett , claremont , lebanon , pelham , somersworth , hanover , amherst , raymond , conway , berlin . . .\nthe club wrote the time out book of country walks near london , volume 1 and volume 2 . the current editions are dated now ( march 2011 ) , so we recommend the online versions of the walks .\nadler g , & steinberg j , ( 2000 ) , from comrades to citizens : the south african civics movement and the transition to democracy , ( london ) , p . 92\ncliffs at t\u014djimb\u014d point on the coast of the sea of japan ( east sea ) , fukui prefecture , central honshu , japan .\nundoubtedly , any things related with\nlondon country south east\nin new jersey can be received in such cities as newark , jersey city , paterson , elizabeth , edison , woodbridge , lakewood , toms river , hamilton , trenton , clifton , camden , brick , cherry hill , passaic , middletown , union city , old bridge , gloucester township , east orange , bayonne , franklin , north bergen , vineland , union , piscataway , new brunswick , jackson , wayne , irvington , parsippany - troy hills , howell , perth amboy , hoboken , plainfield , west new york , washington township , east brunswick , bloomfield , west orange , evesham , bridgewater , south brunswick , egg harbor , manchester , hackensack , sayreville , mount laurel , berkeley , north brunswick and smaller towns .\nundoubtedly , the products related to the term\nlondon country south east\nin north dakota can be sent to fargo , bismarck , grand forks , minot , west fargo , williston , dickinson , mandan , jamestown , wahpeton , devils lake , watford city , valley city , grafton , lincoln , beulah , rugby , stanley , horace , casselton , new town , hazen , bottineau , lisbon , carrington , and other cities and towns .\nnormally , the found goods by query\nlondon country south east\nin georgia can be received in atlanta , columbus , augusta , macon , savannah , athens , sandy springs , roswell , johns creek , albany , warner robins , alpharetta , marietta , valdosta , smyrna , dunwoody , rome , east point , milton , gainesville , hinesville , peachtree city , newnan , dalton , douglasville , kennesaw , lagrange , statesboro , lawrenceville , duluth , stockbridge , woodstock , carrollton , canton , griffin , mcdonough , acworth , pooler , union city , and other cities and towns .\nno need to say , the products related to the term\nlondon country south east\nin alaska can be purchased if you live in anchorage , fairbanks , juneau , sitka , ketchikan , wasilla , kenai , kodiak , bethel , palmer , homer , unalaska , barrow , soldotna , valdez , nome , kotzebue , seward , wrangell , dillingham , cordova , north pole , houston , craig , hooper bay , akutan , and other cities .\nthe anc developed a network of safe houses and places of contact with cadres in country . mk recruits were trained in political organisation before they were given basic military training in intelligence and guerrilla warfare . in the early 1980s mk mounted numerous attacks in south africa from neighbouring states such as botswana , swaziland and lesotho . the mk leadership in lesotho directed operations in south africa . after june 1982 , mk units based in lesotho carried out a number of bombings in port elizabeth and east london , inflicting damage to property and injuring people .\nundoubtedly , the goods by your query\nlondon country south east\nin louisiana can be received in new orleans , baton rouge , shreveport , metairie , lafayette , lake charles , kenner , bossier city , monroe , alexandria , houma , marrero , new iberia , laplace , slidell , prairieville , central , terrytown , ruston , sulphur , harvey , hammond , bayou cane , shenandoah , natchitoches , gretna , chalmette , opelousas , estelle , zachary .\nthat process may be most pronounced in london and the south - east . the region buzzes with innovation ; investment in new technologies is high . and because of the south - east\u2019s monstrously expensive housing , it is hard to locate low - value - added activities there . ( secretarial and administrative jobs in the region are disappearing 50 % faster than elsewhere . ) londoners are also more likely to work in the \u201cgig economy\u201d , via platforms like uber and peopleperhour , than mayans , whose wages may thus suffer less from the disruption associated with rapid technological changes .\ngetting there : there are trains going from london victoria to woldingham station . the journey time is 32 minutes from london victoria . if you are driving , there is a park and display car park at woldingham station .\nthese trends may not continue for long . public - sector jobs could be cut . labour - saving technology may soon sweep across the country . still , common misconceptions about the british economy outside london and the south - east need setting straight . output is lower , and growing slower , beyond the capital . but the incomes of the three - quarters of britons who live there are catching up with those of londoners\u2014and in a few places are already ahead .\nthere is little to suggest that gdp growth will soon pep up . the number of mayan firms annually registered has risen by 10 % since 2010 , half the rate of london and the south - east . investment is low , too . its share of overall r & d spending is much lower than its share of the population .\nplenty of londoners secretly suspect that beyond the m25 motorway that encircles the capital , nothing very much happens . their city is the most economically important in europe , perhaps anywhere , as well as the most fun according to the votes of reviewers on tripadvisor . london and the south - east region have long been more prosperous than the rest of the country , where the remaining three - quarters of the population live . in july theresa may , who likes to contrast herself with her posh , metropolitan predecessor , david cameron , began her time as prime minister with a promise to help \u201cevery single\u201d british city , an appeal to those who feel left behind by the country\u2019s london - led growth .\nflood defence projects are funded according to a cost - benefit formula , so the much higher property prices in the south - east make projects there look better value for money . but critics said the formula is flawed and unfair .\none of the best ways to escape the city is by going on country walks near london on the weekend . london is a busy place and i often find myself in need of a quick escape from all the bustle . a peaceful walk is the perfect cure to any city stress and a great way to reinvigorate myself for the week ahead .\nexcept that this ignores how the rest of the uk pays for london to enjoy that wealth . take the public - private partnerships and pfis used from john major onwards to build and run hospitals , schools and transport services . adam leaver , at manchester business school , looked at 657 uk companies involved in pfi / ppp deals between 2004 and 2012 . of all these schools and other public facilities being laid on across the country , 75 % of the firms operated out of london and the south - east ; 83 % of the revenue went to one corner of the uk .\nthe president of botswana , seretse khama , was acutely aware of his country\u2019s weakness in the context of cold war politics , as well as the moral imperative to support south africa\u2019s liberation from white minority rule . compared to lesotho and swaziland , the government of botswana was very vocal about its opposition to apartheid . moreover , the country\u2019s relationship with the government of south africa was , for the most part , characterised by tension .\nthe disconnect between gdp growth and how workers actually fare is best captured by a measure called the \u201clabour share\u201d , defined as wages and salaries as a proportion of gdp . economists have recently noted that britain\u2019s overall labour share is falling . but this is driven by london and the south - east ; elsewhere labour\u2019s share is stable ( see chart ) .\nthe further out you look , the worse the trend becomes . when howard davies and his official commission reports on expanding britain ' s airports , it could recommend building more capacity outside london and the south - east \u2013 but i ' ll bet you a 747 it doesn ' t . then there is hs2 , sold to the public as giving more economic opportunity to the midlands and the north - west . much more likely , as john tomaney , professor of urban planning at university college london warns , is that\nit will turn birmingham into a suburb of london\n.\nhowever you measure pay\u2014hourly , weekly or annual , mean or median\u2014since 2009 that of the mayans has grown faster in cash terms than the pay of those in the london region , in contrast to pre - crisis trends . after housing costs , mayans\u2019 median real household incomes have held steady since 2008 , compared with a 6 % fall in london . indeed , after housing costs the incomes of working - age folk are now higher in scotland and the east of england than they are in london .\nand of course , the products by request\nlondon country south east\nin wisconsin can be bought in milwaukee , madison , green bay , kenosha , racine , appleton , waukesha , oshkosh , eau claire , janesville , west allis , la crosse , sheboygan , wauwatosa , fond du lac , new berlin , wausau . and also in brookfield , beloit , greenfield , franklin , oak creek , manitowoc , west bend , sun prairie , superior , stevens point , neenah , fitchburg , muskego , watertown , de pere , mequon , south milwaukee , marshfield , etc .\nundoubtedly , the goods by your query\nlondon country south east\nin iowa can be sent to des moines , cedar rapids , davenport , sioux city , iowa city , waterloo , council bluffs , ames , west des moines , dubuque , ankeny , urbandale , cedar falls , marion , bettendorf , marshalltown , mason city , clinton , burlington , ottumwa , fort dodge , muscatine , coralville , johnston , north liberty , altoona , newton , indianola , and other cities and towns .\nas usual , any things related with\nlondon country south east\nin south carolina can be received in columbia , charleston , north charleston , mount pleasant , rock hill , greenville , summerville , sumter , hilton head island , spartanburg , florence , goose creek , aiken , myrtle beach , anderson , greer , mauldin , greenwood , north augusta , easley , simpsonville , hanahan , lexington , conway , west columbia , north myrtle beach , clemson , orangeburg , cayce , bluffton , beaufort , gaffney , irmo , fort mill , port royal , forest acres , newberry . . .\njapan is bounded to the west by the sea of japan ( east sea ) , which separates it from the eastern shores of south and north korea and southeastern siberia ( russia ) ; to the north by la perouse ( s\u014dya ) strait , separating it from russian - held sakhalin island , and by the sea of okhotsk ; to the northeast by the southern kuril islands ( since world war ii under soviet and then russian administration ) ; to the east and south by the pacific ; and to the southwest by the east china sea , which separates it from china . the island of tsushima lies between northwestern kyushu and southeastern south korea and defines the korea strait on the korean side and the tsushima strait on the japanese side .\nwhether we like chin peng , agree with his ideas or support his methods , there is no denying that he and the anti - colonial revolt are part of malaysia\u2019s history . they cannot disappear just because some people wish it so . the events that took place then are factual . they definitely impacted the subsequent political developments in this country and the south - east asia region .\nnormally , the products related to the term\nlondon country south east\nin virginia can be shipped to such cities as virginia beach , norfolk , chesapeake , richmond , newport news , alexandria , hampton , roanoke , portsmouth , suffolk , lynchburg , harrisonburg , charlottesville , danville , manassas , petersburg , fredericksburg , winchester , salem , staunton , fairfax , hopewell , waynesboro , colonial heights , radford , bristol , manassas park , williamsburg , falls church , martinsville , poquoson , and so on .\nby august 1993 , kentish bus had become the largest independent operator of london contracts . further expansion came in november 1993 , when two london contracts and six minor commercial routes , along with 23 buses , were taken over from transcity buses .\nin the 1600 ' s , the dutch , british , and french governments all gave charters to companies with east india in their names . on the cusp of imperialism ' s high point , it seems like everyone had a stake in the profits from the east indies and asia except the people living there . sea voyages that brought back goods from the east were extremely risky - on top of barbary pirates , there were the more common risks of weather and poor navigation .\nhanlon j , ( 1991 ) , mozambique : who calls the shots ? ( london ) , pp . 18 - 19\nafter serving as the booths\u2019 family secretary in london , george went on to establish the salvation army\u2019s presence in new york .\nthe exhibition was curated by june yap , guggenheim ubs map curator , south and southeast asia .\nthank you for your review . we are so pleased you enjoyed your experience at country bumpkin . we hope to see you back soon .\nnaturally , any products related with\nlondon country south east\nin pennsylvania can be delivered to philadelphia , pittsburgh , allentown , erie , reading , scranton , bethlehem , lancaster , harrisburg , altoona , york , wilkes - barre , chester , williamsport , easton , lebanon , hazleton , new castle , johnstown , mckeesport , hermitage , greensburg , pottsville , sharon , butler , washington , meadville , new kensington , coatesville , st . marys , lower burrell , oil city , nanticoke , uniontown , and other cities .\nthe thames projects in the london and south - east regions are set to cost \u00a3917m and \u00a3817m respectively and are described as \u201cphase 1\u201d in the documents . the next biggest project is for the fylde coast in lancashire , expected to cost \u00a394m . other large long - term projects are for the lincolnshire coast near skegness , at \u00a365m , and at warrington in cheshire , at \u00a334m .\nin july 1989 enoch reginald mhlongo , themba ngesi and samuel phinda died after they were poisoned by members of the south african civil cooperation bureau ( ccb ) , a hit squad targeting political opponents outside the country that operated under the sadf .\nundoubtedly , the goods by your query\nlondon country south east\nin utah can be delivered to the following cities : salt lake city , west valley city , provo , west jordan , orem , sandy , ogden , st . george , layton , taylorsville , south jordan , logan , lehi , murray , bountiful , draper , riverton , roy , spanish fork , pleasant grove , cottonwood heights , tooele , springville , cedar city , midvale . and other cities and towns , such as kaysville , holladay , american fork , clearfield , syracuse , south salt lake , herriman , eagle mountain , clinton , washington , payson , farmington , brigham city , saratoga springs , north ogden , south ogden , north salt lake , highland , centerville , hurricane , heber city , west haven , lindon , and so on .\ntoday the found goods by query\nlondon country south east\nin kentucky can be bought in louisville , lexington , bowling green , owensboro , covington , hopkinsville , richmond , florence , georgetown , henderson , elizabethtown , nicholasville , jeffersontown , frankfort , paducah , independence , radcliff , ashland , madisonville , winchester , erlanger , murray , st . matthews , fort thomas , danville , newport , shively , shelbyville , glasgow , berea , bardstown , shepherdsville , somerset , lyndon , lawrenceburg , middlesboro , mayfield , and other cities .\n, and many artistic forms from the continent . the first steps at political unification of the country occurred in the late 4th and early 5th centuries\non 1st july 1933 the lptb was formed , and found itself responsible for bus , tram , trolleybus , coach and train services over a wide area . the country bus and coach department took charge of country area and green line coach operation - a legacy comprising 66 independent operators and 246 routes .\nsubsidiary , to win a contract for a routemaster operated route , and introduced its maroon and cream livery in place of london red .\nbetween 1960 and 1962 , he worked closely with joe modise in facilitating the movement of people through botswana and relaying anc messages to and from south africa . with increased repression inside south africa in 1960 , the anc resolved that oliver tambo and yusuf dadoo should leave the country . they passed through botswana , and their brief presence in the country worried the colonial government . for security reasons they were moved from lobatse to serowe , where they were hosted by lenyeletse sereste , a cousin to chief seretse khama .\ndespite lesotho\u2019s economic dependence on south africa , jonathan lebua repeatedly criticised the south african government\u2019s policy of apartheid and declared his support for the prohibited anc . he called for international sanctions and established relations with the soviet union and the people\u2019s republic of china . his stance put him on a collision course with south africa .\ngetting there : there are trains running from london bridge station to balcombe train station ( journey time 40 minutes ) . on sundays there are services from victoria ( journey time 50 minutes ) . on the way back to london , there are hourly trains running from balcombe .\nthe east india ' s company headquarters in leadenhall street , as rebuilt by richard jupp and henry holland , 1796 - 1799 . watercolour . wd 2460 \u00a9 the british library board\nnaturally , the goods by your query\nlondon country south east\nin illinois can be received in chicago , aurora , rockford , joliet , naperville , springfield , peoria , elgin , waukegan , champaign , bloomington , decatur , evanston , des plaines , berwyn , wheaton , belleville , elmhurst , dekalb , moline , urbana , crystal lake , quincy , rock island , park ridge , calumet city , pekin , danville , st . charles , north chicago , galesburg , chicago heights , granite city , highland park , burbank , o ' fallon , oak forest , alton , kankakee , west chicago , east st . louis , mchenry , batavia , carbondale , freeport , belvidere , collinsville , harvey , lockport , woodstock , and other cities .\nsouth island settlers objected to the costs incurred in the fighting and wanted the matter resolved . as gold rushes continued in the south island , some even asked whether new zealand should be split into two separate colonies .\nin 1732 , inspired by the need to build a buffer between south carolina and the spanish settlements in florida , the englishman james oglethorpe established the georgia colony . in many ways , georgia\u2019s development mirrored south carolina\u2019s .\nand of course , the found goods by query\nlondon country south east\nin kansas can be bought in wichita , overland park , kansas city , olathe , topeka , lawrence , shawnee , manhattan , lenexa , salina , hutchinson , leavenworth , leawood , dodge city , garden city , junction city , emporia , derby , prairie village , hays , liberal , gardner , pittsburg , newton , great bend , mcpherson , el dorado , ottawa , winfield , arkansas city , andover , lansing , merriam , haysville , atchison , parsons , and other cities and towns .\nimmediately after last night ' s warning - it was london ' s second of the day - a fierce anti - aircraft bombardment opened up . it started in one outer district , shaking doors and windows , but in a few seconds the central london guns were in action .\n, was so large a work that it had to be printed in london . in this folio , the pageant of new england ' s\nand the goods named\nlondon country south east\nin mississippi can be received in jackson , gulfport , southaven , hattiesburg , biloxi , meridian , tupelo , greenville , olive branch , horn lake , clinton , pearl , ridgeland , starkville , columbus , vicksburg , pascagoula , clarksdale , oxford , laurel , gautier , ocean springs , madison , brandon , greenwood , cleveland , natchez , long beach , corinth , hernando , moss point , mccomb , canton , carriere , grenada , brookhaven , indianola , yazoo city , west point , picayune , petal , and so on .\nat first no one in authority seemed concerned about the people of britain ' s towns who , unlike the upper classes , could not leave their homes and find shelter in the country . hitler had provided large , sanitary and comfortable indestructible shelters for his people , but in this country it was a different story .\nthe kelvin mackenzies of this world would have you believe that the rest of the country is subsidised by the capital . it ' s quite the opposite . stroll around the centre of london : the place is a building site , full of public works . the thames tideway . the channel tunnel rail link . crossrail , set to be the biggest construction project in europe . all this building and jobs are being bankrolled by the rest of the country , yet the benefits go to london businesses . at the end of 2011 , the ippr north thinktank totted up all the government ' s spending on transport projects up till 2015 . londoners enjoyed public investment of \u00a32 , 731 per head , far outstripping any other region . the north - east received a measly \u00a35 per head .\nthe apartheid government stepped up pressure on lesotho by conducting more raids into the country . on 9 december 1982 , just after midnight , about 100 commandos from south africa crossed into lesotho and raided flats and houses in maseru , killing a total of 42 people , including three children . thirty of those killed were south africans and 12 were lesotho citizens . some of those killed belonged to the anc , including zola nguini , the party\u2019s representative in the country . oliver tambo and jonathan lebua attended the funeral of those killed in the raid .\nthe victory of kaunda in the elections signaled an important phase in the struggle against colonial domination in the subcontinent . immediately after assuming office , kaunda sent letters to the south african prime minister asking for african leaders , including nelson mandela , to be imprisoned in zambia rather than south africa . under his presidency , kaunda allowed liberation movements from angola , south africa , mozambique , namibia and zimbabwe to use his country as a launch pad for the struggle against white minority rule in the subcontinent .\ntoday any products related with\nlondon country south east\nin michigan can be shipped to such cities as detroit , grand rapids , warren , sterling heights , lansing , ann arbor , flint , dearborn , livonia , clinton , canton , westland , troy , farmington hills , macomb township , kalamazoo , shelby , wyoming , southfield , waterford , rochester hills , west bloomfield , taylor , saint clair shores , pontiac , dearborn heights , royal oak , novi , ypsilanti , battle creek , saginaw , kentwood , east lansing , redford , roseville , georgetown , portage , chesterfield township , midland , bloomfield charter township , oakland county , saginaw , commerce , meridian , muskegon , lincoln park , grand blanc , holland , orion , bay city , independence charter township , and other cities .\nwere bought to operate the routes . outside of london , the competing operations of northfleet - based mini metro were taken over in january 1990 .\na reservoir , then the south downs way past pretty villages ( jevington and wilmington ) and a ridge walk .\ntruth and reconciliation commission of south africa report , volume 3 , pp . 73 - 74 , 332 & 342\nbarber , j ( 1999 ) , south africa in the twentieth century , ( oxford ) p . 247 .\nundoubtedly , the found goods by query\nlondon country south east\nin missouri can be received in such cities as kansas city , st . louis , springfield , independence , columbia , lee\u2019s summit , o\u2019fallon , st . joseph , st . charles , blue springs , st . peters , florissant , joplin , chesterfield , jefferson city , cape girardeau , oakville , wildwood , university city , ballwin , raytown , liberty , wentzville , mehlville , kirkwood , maryland heights , hazelwood , gladstone , grandview , belton , webster groves , sedalia , ferguson , arnold , affton , and other cities and towns .\nin november 1980 more than 50 000 tonnes of zimbabwean goods were held at south african ports , deliberately kept from reaching their destination . then in 1981 300 000 tonnes of the country ' s goods , including three shipments of fertilizer , was withheld by south africa . that same year , south african railways ( sar ) announced that it was terminating its trade agreement with the national railways of zimbabwe ( nrz ) , and demanded the return of 24 diesel locomotives leased to the nrz under the rhodesian government .\ngoing country , or\not\n( out there ) , is not an entirely new phenomenon . gangs from the big four uk drug hubs \u2013 london , birmingham , manchester and liverpool \u2013 have been sending dealers to sell in less crowded areas since the rise of the highly profitable crack selling business , and of mobile phones , in the 1990s . the drug trade in ipswich , suffolk , for example , has been dominated by london gangs since 2003 .\nthanks for this ! i moved to the uk a few months ago and have been itching to explore the country . can\u2019t wait to take some of these walks \ud83d\ude42\ncountries that shared borders with south africa bore the brunt of attacks by the apartheid government for supporting the anc or mk operatives . south africa employed a variety of methods to deal with its enemies : ranging from assassination , abduction , destabilisation by sponsoring armed groups , and economic strangulation . apartheid state terrorism also targeted countries that did not share borders with south africa but which were strategically important to the anc and mk , such as angola and zambia . this clearly shows that although tanzania did not share borders with south africa , it was not beyond the reach of south africa .\nthomas , s , ( 1996 ) , the diplomacy of liberation : the foreign relations of the anc since 1960 , ( london ) , 217 .\nyet , in the last decade , across britain the trickle has turned into a flood . using motorways and trains , city gangs have expanded their reach far and wide , beyond the commuter belt , from devon and gloucestershire to humberside and scotland . london gangs \u2013 the most prolific of them all \u2013 have taken over the trade across the south of england : in west country towns such as swindon , melksham , aylesbury , bournemouth and yeovil ; in southern towns such as hastings , eastbourne , worthing , tunbridge wells , margate and brighton ; and in the east , in colchester , cambridge , norwich , leiston and bury st edmonds .\nplease keep me up to date with special offers and news from country life and other brands operated by ti media limited via email . you can unsubscribe at any time .\nin april 1969 representatives from thirteen countries in central and east africa met in zambia to discuss african issues such as diplomatic relations between african governments , including apartheid south africa . the conference produced a document known as the lusaka manifesto , and on 13 april all the countries except malawi signed the document . while the document called for the independence of african states from colonial rule , it took a conciliatory approach to south africa . part of the manifesto recognised south africa as \u201c\u201d\u00a6an independent sovereign state and a member of the united nations \u201d\u00a6 on every legal basis its internal affairs are a matter exclusively for the people of south africa . \u201d nevertheless it called for the overthrow of white minority rule through non - violent means and pressed for economic sanctions if south africa did not abandon its policy of apartheid ."]}
{"id": 54183, "summary": [{"text": "the falx cerebelli is a small sickle shaped fold of dura mater , projecting forwards into the posterior cerebellar notch as well as projecting into the vallecula of the cerebellum between the two cerebellar hemispheres .", "topic": 19}, {"text": "the name comes from the latin word falx meaning \" curved blade or scythe \" and cerebellum meaning \" brain \" .", "topic": 4}, {"text": "its base is attached , above , to the under and back part of the tentorium cerebelli ; its posterior margin , to the lower division of the vertical crest on the inner surface of the occipital bone .", "topic": 17}, {"text": "the falx cerebelli generally lies somewhere between 2.8 and 4.5 cm in length and is approximately 1 \u2013 2 mm thick . ", "topic": 10}], "title": "falx cerebelli", "paragraphs": ["dissection of cranial cavity showing the infra - tentorial space . note three distinct folds of falx cerebelli ( f1 : middle falx , f2 : right falx , f3 : left falx , tc : tentorium cerebelli )\nfalx cerebelli is between 2 . 8 and 4 . 5 cm in length and\ntriple falx cerebelli associated with two aberrant venous sinuses in the infra - tentorial compartment of posterior cranial fossa .\na complex dural - venous variation in the posterior cranial fossa : a triplicate falx cerebelli and an . . .\nduplicated , fenestrated , small and complete absence are the reported variations of the falx cerebelli . occurrence of triple falx cerebelli associated with two aberrant venous sinuses in the floor of the posterior cranial fossa is seldom reported in the literature .\nbrowder j , kaplan ha , krieger aj . venous lakes in the suboccipital dura mater and falx cerebelli of infants : surgical significance .\nwhat made you want to look up falx cerebelli ? please tell us where you read or heard it ( including the quote , if possible ) .\nmilwaukee , wisconsin : 2006 . a triple dural - venous variation in the posterior cranial fossa : a duplicated plus accessory falx cerebelli and an aberrant venous sinus .\na third , the falx cerebelli , projects downward from the tentorium cerebelli between the two cerebellar hemispheres . the outer portion of the dura mater over the brain serves as a covering , or periosteum , of the inner surfaces of the skull bones .\nthe falx cerebelli is a small sickle - shaped fold of dura mater situated below the tentorium cerebelli . it projects forward into the posterior cerebellar notch . occipital sinus is situated along its posterior attachment to the internal occipital crest . 1 variations in the morphology of the falx cerebelli are very rare . duplicated , triplicated , fenestrated , small and complete absence are some of the reported variations of the falx cerebelli . 2 - 7 the formations of dural venous sinuses are concurrent with the development of dural folds . hence the duplicated falx cerebelli are usually associated with duplicated occipital sinus and occurrence of such cases has already been reported . 3 the occurrence of triplicated falx cerebelli associated with an aberrant venous sinus in the floor of the posterior cranial fossa has been reported . 3 herein , we report a case of triple falx cerebelli associated with two aberrant venous sinuses in the infra - tentorial compartment of posterior cranial fossa . knowledge of incidence of such rare complex dural - venous variation is important for neurosurgeons and neuroradiologists to avoid iatrogenic injuries during suboccipital approaches and erroneous interpretation during diagnostic and operative procedures in the posterior cranial fossa . 3\nthe falx cerebelli is a small infolding of the dura in the sagittal plane over the floor of the posterior cranial fossa . it partially separates the two cerebellar hemispheres 1 .\ntubbs rs , dockery se , salter g , elton s , blount jp , grabb pa , oakes wj . absence of the falx cerebelli in a chiari ii malformation .\nshoja mm , tubbs rs , khaki aa , shokouhi g . a rare variation of the posterior cranial fossa : duplicated falx cerebelli , occipital venous sinus , and internal occipital crest .\nfolds of the meningeal layer of the dura mater , the falx cerebri and tentorium cerebelli , traverse the vertebrate intracranial cavity and thus compartmentalise the brain . the falx cerebelli , another dural fold , is found in the posterior cranial fossa and attaches to the inferior aspect of the tentorium cerebelli and to the internal occipital crest . we present a case of a duplicated falx cerebelli , occipital venous sinus and internal occipital crest that was detected upon routine dissection of a male cadaver . since haemorrhage of a dural venous sinus can be a fatal complication of posterior cranial fossa surgery , knowledge of venous sinus variations in this region may prevent unpredictable complications during intracranial procedures .\ncloser view of dissection of cranial cavity showing the infra - tentorial space . note three distinct folds of falx cerebelli ( f1 , f2 & f3 ) . the right aberrant venous sinus ( ras ) connected the right sigmoid sinus ( ss ) with the ipsilateral transverse sinus . the left aberrant venous sinus ( las ) connected the left sigmoid sinus ( ss ) with the ipsilateral transverse sinus . ( f1 : middle falx , f2 : right falx , f3 : left falx , tc : tentorium cerebelli , pt : petrous part of the temporal bone )\nthe main ( middle ) falx divided into two parts near the foramen magnum and there was only one occipital venous sinus in its posterior attachment . it terminated at the confluence of sinuses bilaterally . on each side of the middle falx cerebelli , at the floor of the posterior cranial fossa two aberrant dural venous sinuses were observed . the right aberrant venous sinus connected the right sigmoid sinus to ipsilateral transverse sinus . it travelled along the posterior margin of the right falx cerebelli to enter the ipsilateral transverse sinus . the left aberrant venous sinus connected the left sigmoid sinus to ipsilateral transverse sinus . it travelled along the left side of the left falx cerebelli (\n3 . mavridis in , lontos k , anagnostopoulou s . absent falx cerebelli : report of a rare case . anat sci int . 2013 ; 88 ( 3 ) : 181 - 2 .\nshoja mm , tubbs rs , loukas m , shokouhi g , oakes wj . a complex dural - venous variation in the posterior cranial fossa : a triplicate falx cerebelli and an aberrant venous sinus .\n4 . tubbs rs , dockery se , salter g et - al . absence of the falx cerebelli in a chiari ii malformation . clin anat . 2002 ; 15 ( 3 ) : 193 - 5 .\n. . . the variations of the dura mater and its folds are seldom reported in the literature [ 4 , 5 ] . among these are duplication of the hemispheric convexity dura [ 6 ] duplication of the spinal dural sheath [ 7 ] , presence of an accessory falx cerebri [ 8 ] , and duplicated , fenestrated or small falx cerebelli [ 4 , 5 , 9101112 . hassan m and das ac , 1969 [ 13 ] found that the falx cerebelli was double in 76 of 100 cadavers . . . .\nthe incidence of variations of falx cerebelli was studied in 52 adult cadavers of south indian origin , at kasturba medical college mangalore , after removal of calvaria . in eight ( 15 . 4 % ) cases , we observed duplicated falx cerebelli along with duplicated occipital sinus and internal occipital crest . the length and the distance between each of the falces were measured . the mean length of the . . . [ show full abstract ]\n. . . the falx cerebelli , which may be divided inferiorly to create a v - shaped space , the so - called vermian fossa [ 3 ] . the variations of the dura mater and its folds are seldom reported in the literature [ 4 , 5 ] . among these are duplication of the hemispheric convexity dura [ 6 ] duplication of the spinal dural sheath [ 7 ] , presence of an accessory falx cerebri [ 8 ] , and duplicated , fenestrated or small falx cerebelli [ 4 , 5 , 9101112 . . . .\nthe iss runs parallel to the sss in correspondence to the free margin of the cerebral falx , receiving blood from the middle regions of the brain that drains into the sss through the venous vessels of the cerebral falx .\nduring regular dissection classes , we came across tripled falx cerebelli in a male cadaver . the main ( middle ) falx cerebelli was large and was attached to the internal occipital crest . it contained the occipital sinus . there were two smaller folds ( right and left ) , one on either side of the falx cerebelli . there were two aberrant venous sinuses ; each one connecting the ipsilateral sigmoid and transverse sinuses with each other . the complex dural - venous variation reported here is seldom reported in the literature . knowledge of such variation is important for neurosurgeons and neuroradiologists as these aberrant folds could cause haemorrhage during suboccipital approaches or may lead to erroneous interpretation during imaging of the posterior cranial fossa .\nthe dura mater , arachnoid , pia mater , falx and tentorium cerebelli receive their sensitivity from the cranial nerves : essentially \u2014 as we shall see \u2014 from the trigeminal nerve . others , like the trochlear , make their rather unexpected contributions .\nduring a regular dissection class for medical undergraduates , we came across a tripled falx cerebelli associated with two aberrant venous sinuses , in the floor of posterior cranial fossa . it was noted in a 55 - year - old male cadaver of south indian origin , which was donated to manipal university , for the purpose of anatomical examination , medical education and research . while exposing the cranial cavity , the calvaria and brain were removed carefully . the tentorium cerebelli was reflected by cutting along its lateral border to expose the infra - tentorial compartment . the falx cerebelli was found to be triplicated ( right , middle and left falces ) (\nlies inferior to the tentorium cerebelli . it superior border is attached to the lower aspect of the tentorium . the posterior border contains the\nd ' costa s , krishnamurthy a , nayak sr , madhyasta s , prabhu lv , jiji p , ranade av , pai mm , vadgaonkar r , ganesh kumar c , rai r . duplication of falx cerebelli , occipital sinus , and internal occipital crest .\n. . . of the dura mater and its folds are seldom reported in the literature [ 21 ] . among these are duplication of the hemispheric convexity dura [ 20 ] , duplication of the spinal dural sheath [ 11 ] , absence or ossification of the falx cerebri [ 4 , 24 ] , presence of an accessory falx cerebri [ 8 ] , incompetent sellar diaphragm [ 3 ] and duplicated , fenestrated or small falx cerebelli [ 6 , 7 , 13 , 14 , 21 , 23 ] . . . .\nosteopathy in the cranial field was first described by sutherland in the early part of the twentieth century . sutherland\u2019s model has several key components : the fluctuation of the cerebral spinal fluid ; the motility of the neural tube ; the movement of the falx cerebri , tentorium cerebelli , and\n. . . of the dura mater and its folds are seldom reported in the literature [ 21 ] . among these are duplication of the hemispheric convexity dura [ 20 ] , duplication of the spinal dural sheath [ 11 ] , absence or ossification of the falx cerebri [ 4 , 24 ] , presence of an accessory falx cerebri [ 8 ] , incompetent sellar diaphragm [ 3 ] and duplicated , fenestrated or small falx cerebelli [ 6 , 7 , 13 , 14 , 21 , 23 ] . these variations are often asymptomatic and only incidentally found during human dissection . . . .\nthe falx cerebelli is attached posteriorly in the midline to the internal occipital crest of the occipital bone where it contains the occipital sinus 2 . its anterior edge exists freely between the partially separated cerebellar hemispheres in the posterior cerebellar notch . superiorly it is attached to the tentorium cerebelli 1 . inferiorly , it extends to the posterior edge of the foramen magnum . at this point it sometimes divides into two separate parts which extend anteriorly either side of the foramen magnum 2 - 3 .\n, black arrows ) is introduced through the ring and middle fingers and directed into the deep connective tissues of the cerebellar falx . the index fingers monitor c2 .\nplease cite this paper as : satheesha nayak b , srinivasa rao sirasanagandla , deepthinath r , kumar n . triple falx cerebelli associated with two aberrant venous sinuses in the floor of posterior cranial fossa . amj 2013 , 6 , 8 , 397 - 400 . http / / dx . doi . org / 10 . 4066 / amj . 2013 . 1740\nvariations of the dural folds and the dural venous sinuses are seldom reported in the extant medical literature . such variations in the posterior cranial fossa may be problematic in various diagnostic and operative procedures of this region . we report our observation of an extremely rare variation of the falx cerebelli and posterior cranial fossa venous sinuses encountered upon dissection of a . . . [ show full abstract ]\nthe physician places her fingers so that she is contacting the midline of the occiput just inferior to the inion along the sagittal plane of the occiput . this approximates the location of the cerebellar falx (\nthe falx cerebri is the largest of the folds of dura mater . it attaches anteriorly to the crista galli , and runs posteriorly to fuse with the tentorium cerebelli . in its upper edge , it divides to form the superior sagittal sinus , and its lower edge is where it divides to form the inferior sagittal sinus . the upper edge is attached onto the frontal , parietal and occipital bones in an anterior to posterior direction , respectively . the lower edge of the falx cerebri passes down to separate the left and right cerebral hemispheres from one and other . it typically follows the corpus callosum , linking the two cerebral hemispheres .\nas the tissue texture under the ring and middle fingers begins to change , the index fingers can control c2 to establish balanced membranous tension through the cerebellar falx and its dural connections to the upper cervical complex .\nmembrane that influences the mechanics of the cranial bones ; and the movement of the sacrum . although there continues to be controversy regarding the physiological accuracy of sutherland\u2019s model , it continues to be used throughout most of the world to discuss evaluation , diagnosis and treatment using this approach . sutherland described the cranium as a balanced membranous mechanism because of the relationship of the cranial bones to the intra - articular ligaments , the tentorium cerebelli , the falx cerebri , and the\nsands sf , farmer p , alvarez o , et al . fat within the falx : mr demonstration of falcine bony metaplasia with marrow formation . j comput assist tomogr 1987 ; 11 ( 4 ) : 602 - 605 .\ndevelops first as two portions that become a single continuous structure later . it reflects downward between the hemispheres , attaching anteriorly and laterally to points on the skull and posteriorly to another partition , the tentorium cerebelli ( also known simply as the tentorium ) . the\nthis technique uses a similar approach to a venous sinus spread technique but the intention is directed at the membranous structure , the cerebellar falx . studies have show that fibers from the cerebellar falx are continuous with dural ligaments extending into the upper cervical complex as low as c3 . this technique is used to balance membranous strains in the cranial base that involve these connections . this may need to be performed prior to condylar decompression or base spread . this approach can also be used in older children with cervicogenic cephalgia .\n) . it ascends posterosuperiorly , nearly parallel to the internal occipital crest , to reach the attachment of the cerebellar falx . around the level of the external occipital protuberance , the artery bifurcates and anastomoses with the meningeal branches of the occipital and middle meningeal arteries\nis located below the tentorium cerebelli on the middle of the occipital bone . this small dural infolding extends into the space between the cerebellar hemispheres , attaching to the occipital crest of the skull and the posterior portion of the tentorium . part of it encloses the occipital venous sinuses . the\nis the second largest of the dural folds . it attaches to bony walls of the skull in the temporal , occipital , and parietal regions . the tentorium cerebelli is the infolding found between the cerebral hemispheres above and the cerebellar hemispheres below . it is only found in mammals and birds , being absent in fish , amphibians , and reptiles .\n) . the meninges protect the cns , and consist of three layers : the outermost dura mater , the middle arachnoid layer , and the inner pia mater . the dura layer is thick , tough , and composed of hypocellular fibrous tissue that adheres to the skull except where it invaginates into the cranial cavity to form septa ( falx cerebri ,\nthe dural sinuses are situated between the leaves of the falx and the tentorium and are triangular in section . they drain blood from the cortex , the meninges , and the scalp ( through the calvarian veins ) and deliver it to the internal jugular veins . they are connected with the extracranial veins in the scalp by the emissary veins . this may explain dural involvement after cutaneous contusions or infections (\nthe tentorium cerebelli supports the occipital lobes above , and separates them from the cerebellum below . the internal concave surface is free and along with the dorsum sellae of the sphenoid bone , forms the boundary of the tentorial notch , occupied primarily by the midbrain . the outer convex border encloses the transverse sinus posteriorly and is attached to the inner aspect of the skull . more anterior , this margin encloses the superior petrosal sinus and is attached to the upper portion of the petrous temporal bone . toward the apex of the petrous temporal bone , the two borders of the tentorium cerebelli cross each other . the free border passes above and is anchored to the anterior clinoid process on either side . the attached border passes below and is then attached onto the posterior clinoid process . when the two borders have crossed each other , the triangular area of dura between them forms the roof of the cavernous sinus . the roof is continuous with the diaphragma sellae .\nthe lateral sinus connects the torcular herophili with the internal jugular veins on both sides and is formed by two components : the transverse sinus , which lies in the peripheral margin of the tentorium cerebelli , and the sigmoid sinus . the transverse sinuses are frequently of unequal size ; the left one , which receives blood from the sss , is usually larger . atresia or agenesis of the transverse sinus is related to alternative filling of the sigmoid sinus by the vein of labb\u00e9 . the sigmoid sinus starts at the end of the transverse sinus and reaches the jugular vein ; agenesis and atresia of this sinus are very uncommon .\na long midline incision is used , extending approximately from the spinous process of the third vertebral body up into the occipital region , so that the pericranium and muscle attachments can be elevated on each side without disrupting their continuity . freeing up the muscle layer facilitates closure later . a wide craniotomy is performed to include the lateral sinuses and torcula but without extending to the foramen magnum . generally , using a high - speed air drill to perform a suboccipital craniotomy is preferred so that the bone flap may be replaced at the end of the procedure . a craniotome is used to turn the flap after first exposing each of the dural sinuses to avoid tears . brain relaxation and cerebellar retraction can be facilitated by mannitol , ventricular drainage , or removal of cerebrospinal from the cisterna magna . it is preferable to open the dura on either side of the midline so that the cerebellar falx and accompanying cerebellar sinus can be ligated and divided . the dural opening should extend bilaterally up to the lateral sinus (\natlas and textbook of human anatomy / by johannes . . . v . 3 . - full view | hathitrust digital library | hathitrust digital library\natlas and textbook of human anatomy / by johannes sobotta ; edited with additions by j . playfair mcmurrich , v . 3 .\natlas and textbook of human anatomy / by johannes . . . v . 3 .\nif you are not a member of a partner institution , whole book download is not available . ( why not ? )\nloading atlas and textbook of human anatomy / by johannes sobotta ; edited with additions by j . playfair mcmurrich .\n1 . singh i . textbook of anatomy : head and neck central nervous system . jaypee brothers medical pub . isbn : 9350253836 .\n2 . last ' s anatomy : regional and applied , 12e ( mrcs study guides ) . churchill livingstone . isbn : 0702033952 .\nthis is a directory page . britannica does not currently have an article on this topic .\nthe cranial nerves supply the sensitivity of the diplo\u00eb , which is the spongy part of the cranial bones .\ncuriously , medical literature is very discreet on the subject of the innervation of sutures .\n, who is our reference , provides just one piece of information on the topic : the innervation of the lambdoid sutures . he describes this as being due to a nerve filament from the supra - orbital nerve , a branch of the frontal nerve , which itself issues from the trigeminal nerve .\nfor us , the most important nerve relating to the cranial sutures is certainly the trigeminal because it sends filaments to the coronal suture : the queen of sutures and first in line for absorbing shocks .\nthe mucosa of the sinuses is very sensitive and reactive . it is the cranial nerves that provide its sensitivity . and here too , without prejudice , we detect the hand of the trigeminal nerve . with its three branches , it innervates the frontal , sphenoidal , ethmoidal and maxillary sinuses .\nthe sensitivity of the skin of the face and skull is furnished in large measure , though not exclusively , by the cranial nerves . to give an example , the skin on the skull also receives nerve fibers from the suboccipital nerve of arnold .\nit is partly for this reason that we describe its manipulation in this book , even though it does not belong to the cranial nerves .\ncranial nerve fibers , combined with those arising from the sympathetic ganglions , deliver arterial sensitivity . some migraine headaches are attributable to the vasodilatation of the arteries of the skull .\nthe brain is not sensitive in and of itself . intracranial sensitivity is due to the meninges and the vascular system .\nthe infant is supine or held in the parent\u2019s arms . the physician sits at the infant\u2019s head with her forearms supported . the physician places her hands beneath the infant\u2019s head with a contact very low ( inferior to inion ) on the occiput (\n, circle ) . the middle fingers approximate each other and lie just inferior to the ring fingers ( asterisks ) . the index fingers contact the second cervical vertebra medial and posterior to its transverse processes .\nonce balanced membranous tension is established the position is maintained until there is a softening , a change in tissue texture or a correction of the strain .\nthe occipital sinus , which is the smallest dural venous sinus , runs along the inner surface of the occipital bone . the occipital sinus is attached to the posterior margin of the\nand receives tributaries from the margins of the foramen magnum . it may anastomosis with the sigmoid sinuses and posterior internal vertebral plexus that drain into the torcular herophili . the occipital sinus is an important vascular structure during posterior fossa surgery . variations in the occipital sinus , such as double or oblique occipital sinuses or the absence of the occipital sinus , are observed in rare cases\n) . this becomes apparent when examining newborns , especially premature infants . the mobility and deformability of the cranium are remarkable , yet in the majority of cases it will resume a normocephalic appearance within the first 48 hours of life . the ability of the newborn cranium to make such drastic changes is evidence of its responsiveness to the subtle forces acting within the body . if a premature neonate is left in one position and not turned periodically , the infant will develop a flat spot over that area . the ability of the body to self - correct the deformity correlates with the length of time it has been present , and whether or not any external force , however subtle , has acted on the area . another example of the deformability of the living skull is the molding that is often present in newborns . this molding occurs in response to the forces acting on the cranium during birth . although the majority of these adaptations resolve , often a slight asymmetry remains . cadaveric specimens can be examined for evidence of asymmetries in the cranial fossa . these asymmetries develop in response to the position of fluid - filled vessels and the custard - like substance we call the brain . the asymmetries that occur in response to the intrauterine pressures applied to the emerging cranium may also leave an impression . the shape of any given head is the product of genetics and mechanics . the difference in shape between individuals is readily appreciable through palpation .\nthe mechanics in the cranium , albeit subtle , can be used to ascertain areas of compression and stress within the membranous articular mechanism . this requires a good\nunderstanding of anatomy and a well - developed level of palpatory skill . the motions felt in the cranium are much more subtle than those palpated in the ligamentous mechanism of the spine or sacroiliac joint . whereas in the majority of individuals the sutures remain cartilaginous with adjoining connective tissue ( pritchard ) , the articular surfaces in the cranium are generally serrated or beveled . this means that articular surfaces can only marginally glide or expand and contract in relation to each other . these movements are quite minimal , but they do allow for pliancy of the cranium .\nfinally , the outermost layer is the dura mater and surrounds the brain . it is comprised of two layers , though it is difficult to differentiate these with the naked eye . it is comprised of two fused layers \u2013 and internal meningeal layer and an outer endosteal layer . at points along its course , the dural venous sinuses separate it . the inner meningeal layer is limited internally by flattened cells . the external endosteal layer is also referred to as the endocranium . this endosteal layer is adherent to the skull , especially at the point of the sutures and also at the base of the skull . at the foramina of the skull and the sutures , the endosteal layer is continuous with the pericranium . where the endosteal layer is continuous with the foramina , it provides a sheath for the cranial nerves .\nthe meningeal layer sends four main areas of folds deeper into the cranial cavity . these are the\nand is attached to the occipital bone . the anterior border is free and projects between the hemispheres of the cerebellum .\nthe diaphragma sellae forms a dural roof for the sella turcica . it covers the hypophysis , and has an opening for the infundibulum . the optic chiasma lies partly or completely above the diaphragma sellae .\n) . its origin is usually closer to the dural entrance than to the transverse foramen of the atlas . its initial course is along the upper posterior aspect of the extradural vertebral artery toward the posterolateral edge of foramen magnum , where it enters the intracranial dura ( see\nthe posterior meningeal artery can be divided into an extracranial and an intracranial portion . the extracranial portion is tortuous , probably as a response to the motility of the neck\nand extends from origin to the atlanto - occipital space . the intracranial portion shows a relatively straight configuration\n) . this pattern , on angiography , facilitates differentiation of the posterior meningeal artery from the branches of the posterior inferior cerebellar artery . the posterior meningeal artery , seen on 30 % to 40 % of angiograms , is easier to identify on lateral films .\nthe sss begins at the foramen cecum , before the crista galli , and runs along the curve of the inner table of the skull to reach the torcular herophili , where it converges with the straight sinus . their combined flows drain into the transverse sinus . the sss receives blood from frontal , parietal , and occipital superior regions of the cortex . the sss , and other sinuses , contains the arachnoid villi and granulations in which the absorption of cerebrospinal fluid takes place . there is a direct dependency of cerebrospinal fluid pressure on the intracranial venous pressure , which explains the frequent increase in intracranial pressure in cvst . the dura mater adjacent to the sinus contains important venous plexuses , which represent a potential alternative drainage route when a sinus is occluded ; this explains the \u201cempty - delta\u201d sign , which is visible on computed tomographic ( ct ) scan in occlusion of the sss .\nand receives blood from the vein of galen and from the iss . it ends in the torcular herophili or in the left transverse sinus .\nare situated on the sphenoid bone , laterally to the sella turcica . their walls contain the cranial nerves iii , iv , v\n, the intracavernous tract of the internal carotid artery , and the pericarotid sympathetic plexus are contained in their lumen . they drain the ophthalmic veins , the anterior and middle cranial fossa , and the sphenoparietal sinus ( the medial extension of the superficial sylvian vein ) . blood drains posterolaterally along petrosal sinuses to the lateral sinus and the jugular vein through the inferior petrosal sinus . the two cavernous sinuses are connected by the intracavernous sinus , which lies on the clivus behind the sella turcica : this strict anatomical connection explains their frequent simultaneous involvement (\nare four in number , two for each side ( superior and inferior ) . the first one is the anterior continuation of the transverse sinus and corresponds to the oblique insertion of the tentorium on the rocca petrosa , ending in the cavernous sinuses . the second begins at the\ninferior part of the intercavernous sinus to end , together with the sigmoid sinus , in the jugular vein .\non the occipital bone , and it drains blood from the dorsal regions of the cerebellum vermis .\nthe spinal cord and brain are the major coordinating and integrating structures for all physical and mental activities of the body and fortunately are well protected . the brain and spinal cord are covered by layers of tissue called the meninges . within certain layers of these meninges is a cushioning layer of fluid called cerebrospinal fluid . the meninges are composed of three membranes ; moving from the outermost to the innermost covering , they are known as the dura mater ( \u201ctough mother\u201d in latin ) , the arachnoid mater , and the pia mater .\nmagnum . it consists of two layers that are closely united except where , in certain spots , they separate . in some parts of the dura mater of the brain they separate to form the\n) . in other parts of the brain , the inner layer also separates from the outer layer to reflect inward and form partitions , described as complex folds that divide the contents of the cranial cavity into different cerebral subdivisions . these infoldings or\n, which forms the roof of the sella turcica , the structure that encloses the pituitary gland . there is a tiny hole in the center of it , allowing the stalk ( or infundibulum ) of the pituitary to pass through . the anterior and posterior intercavernous sinuses are found in their respective edges of the diaphragma sella . these infoldings are illustrated in\nwhen you consider the placement of these sturdy partitions being under and between the cerebral hemispheres as well as over and between the cerebellar hemispheres , it is fairly easy to understand how the dural infoldings brace the brain against rotary displacement .\nthere is no subdural space between the dura mater and the next layer of the meninges . when there is subdural space identified , it means that tissue damage has occurred to the deepest layer , creating a space .\nbecause there is no normal subdural space , the next meningeal layer can be found immediately below the dura . this second layer is the arachnoid mater . this membrane bridges over the sulci or folds of the brain . in some areas it projects into the venous sinuses to form arachnoid villi . the arachnoid villi aggregate to form the arachnoid granulations . the arachnoid granulations are from where the cerebrospinal fluid diffuses into the bloodstream .\n, which is filled with cerebrospinal fluid . all cerebral arteries and veins , as well as the cranial nerves , pass through this space . this is why you often hear of subarachnoid hemorrhage or bleed because damage to the brain has resulted in artery or vein tears and blood is released into this subarachnoid space .\nclosely adheres to the surface of the brain , covering the gyri ( ridges ) and going down into the sulci . the pia mater also fuses with the ependyma ( a cellular membrane lining the ventricles ) to form the choroid plexus of the ventricles .\n) . the middle arachnoid layer is very thin and avascular , and closely adheres to the dura mater by specialized fibroblasts . the inner pia mater is a vascular and delicate membrane , continuous with the brain and spinal cord , but is separated from the neural tissue by the subpial space . it is the pia mater which projects into the ventricles as villi and loose connective tissue stroma to form the choroid plexus , which in turn is responsible for the formation of csf .\nbetween the arachnoid layer and the pia mater is the subarachnoid space , which contains csf . the arachnoid gives off projections of filaments into the subarachnoid space . this gives the space a spider - like appearance , consisting of a trabecular meshwork crossed by nerves , small arteries known as rete mirable , and bridging veins which connect the meningeal veins with the deeper intracranial venous system (\n) . the subarachnoid space is dilated in certain locations due to the variation in the contour of the brain and skull , forming pockets of csf called cisterns . the largest and most important of the cisterns is the cisterna magna , which surrounds the brainstem and cerebellum at the base of the skull . the cistern magna may be used to obtain csf (\n. csf flows from the lateral ventricles into the third ventricle via the foramina of monroe , and then through the cerebral aqueduct into the fourth ventricle . the csf circulates through apertures in the fourth ventricle , the lateral foramina of luschka and the medial foramen of magendie , to the subarachnoid space . once the csf enters the subarachnoid space it flows both cephalad toward the cerebral hemispheres and caudally toward the spinal cord , ultimately being absorbed by the arachnoid villi in the dural sinuses located along the superior sagittal sinus and intracranial venous sinuses and returned to the venous circulation (\n) . leakage of csf manifesting as csf rhinorrhea or otorrhea may occur after a basilar skull fracture and indicates that the dura has been torn .\n) . the bars are then arranged in a rectangular configuration framing the operative field , facilitating placement of a retractor in the inferior position to depress the cerebellum . a cottonoid tray is fixed to the self - retaining retractor system and held by one of the retractor\u2019s arms .\nonce the dura is opened , all bridging veins over the dorsal surface of the cerebellum , including the hemispheres and vermis , can be sacrificed to free the cerebellum from the tentorium . the weight of cottonoids and a copper retractor , along with gravitational forces that are exerted in the sitting position , allow sufficient depression of the cerebellum\nto establish an unobstructed corridor to the pineal region under the tentorium . at this point , the operating microscope should be brought to the operating table . a microscope capable of varying the objective length from 275 to 400 mm is desirable because the operating distance for the surgeon changes throughout the operation , going from the dorsal surface of the cerebellum to the center of the third ventricle . the use of a freestanding armrest is also helpful in minimizing fatigue .\nthe arachnoid in the quadrigeminal region and around the incisura is usually thickened and opaque in the presence of tumors and must be opened by microdissection techniques to expose the surface of the tumor . the precentral cerebellar vein , which can be seen extending from the edge of the vermis to galen\u2019s vein , should be cauterized and divided (\n) . galen\u2019s great vein and the internal cerebral veins are well above the tumor and are not encountered in these initial maneuvers . laterally , the medial aspect of the temporal lobe and rosenthal\u2019s veins can be seen as they course upward toward the confluence of veins in these regions . in general terms , the trajectory of the operation is toward the velum interpositum . this must be considered when attempting to remove segments of the tumor in the inferior portion of the third ventricle or directly over the quadrigeminal plate in relation to the anterior lobe of the cerebellum . the thickened arachnoid should be opened widely to appreciate the underlying anatomy . using sharp dissection , the arachnoidal opening must be kept close to the anterior surface of the vermis and cerebellar hemisphere to avoid injuring the deep venous system , keeping in mind that the initial trajectory is toward galen\u2019s vein . the anterior portion of the cerebellum is retracted by the inferior self - retaining retractor to expose the posterior surface of the tumor .\nbecause many of these tumors extend well into the third ventricle , even to the region of monro\u2019s foramen , long instruments are required to reach the anterior margins of the tumor . with tumors of firm consistency , a cavitron with a long , curved tip can be helpful for debulking . a long focal length is desirable to accommodate the large instrument and maneuver into the operative field . the most difficult dissection involves the inferior portion of the tumor , where it is adherent to the collicular region of the dorsal midbrain . small dental mirrors and angled instruments may be required to remove this portion of the tumor . similarly , these techniques may be helpful for supratentorial tumor extensions . further exposure can be gained by incising the tentorium if necessary . tumors that are benign or encapsulated can usually be removed completely (\n) . with tumors that are incompletely resected , particularly vascular ones such as pineal cell tumors , meticulous hemostasis is crucial . surgicel is the preferred hemostatic agent , and it should be placed carefully so that it does not float and obstruct the aqueduct when the third ventricle fills with cerebrospinal fluid .\nat the conclusion of the operation , after decompression of the tumor and the ventricular system , the dura can be closed to support the cerebellum . when a craniotomy has been performed , the bone flap is secured back in place with wires or miniplates . a greater degree of dural and bony closure seems to lower the incidence of postoperative aseptic meningitis .\ncopyright \u00a9 2018 elsevier b . v . or its licensors or contributors . sciencedirect \u00ae is a registered trademark of elsevier b . v .\nthe story of an imaginary word that managed to sneak past our editors and enter the dictionary .\ntake this quiz and discover 12 words for things you didn ' t know had words .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 0 transitional / / en\na short process of dura mater projecting forward from the internal occipital crest below the tentorium ; it occupies the posterior cerebellar notch and the vallecula , and bifurcates below into two diverging limbs passing to either side of the foramen magnum .\na short process of dura mater projecting forward from the internal occipital crest below the tentorium ; it occupies the posterior cerebellar notch and the vallecula , and bifurcates below into two diverging limbs passing to either side of the foramen magnum . synonym ( s ) : falcula .\na sickle - shaped fold of dura mater in the longitudinal fissure , which separates the two cerebral hemispheres .\nall content on this website , including dictionary , thesaurus , literature , geography , and other reference data is for informational purposes only . this information should not be considered complete , up to date , and is not intended to be used in place of a visit , consultation , or advice of a legal , medical , or any other professional .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nwarning : the ncbi web site requires javascript to function . more . . .\nsrinivasa rao sirasanagandla department of anatomy , melaka manipal medical college ( manipal campus ) , manipal university , madav nagar , manipal , karnataka state , india . 567104 email : moc . liamg @ tana . hianees\nknowledge of incidence of a rare complex dural - venous variation , reported here is important for neurosurgeons and neuroradiologists to avoid iatrogenic injuries during suboccipital approaches and erroneous interpretation during diagnostic and operative procedures in the posterior cranial fossa .\n) . the length and width of all the three folds ( right , middle and left falces ) were measured . the distances between the two adjacent falces were also measured at the proximal , middle , and distal thirds . the length of the right , middle and left falces were 38mm , 44mm , and 36mm respectively . the width of the right , middle , and left falces were 3mm , 5mm , and 3mm , respectively . the distances between the right and middle falces were 3 , 5 , and 8mm at the proximal , middle , and distal thirds . the distances between the middle and left falces were 3 , 4 , and 8mm at the proximal , middle , and distal thirds .\nschematic picture showing the right and left aberrant 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density two - class product on its a320s that includes lightweight fibre optics - based in - flight entertainment ( ife ) systems in both cabins . the carrier\u2019s business plan envisions rapid growth including 20 to 25 a320s , which will form the backbone of pacific royale\u2019s fleet , within three years .\npacific royale , led by founder , chairman and part owner tarun trika , used the singapore airshow to sign contracts with several suppliers . lumexis has been contracted to provide its new fibre - to - the - screen ( fits ) ife technology on pacific royale\u2019s a320 fleet . abacus international signed a two - year exclusive distribution agreement with the carrier . garuda indonesia mro subsidiary gmf aeroasia has been awarded a maintenance contract to support pacific royale\u2019s a320 fleet while singapore - based fokker services asia has been awarded a maintenance contract covering the carrier\u2019s fokker 50 fleet .\npacific royale will not have long to establish itself . indonesia\u2019s most popular airline , lion air , plans to launch its own full - service airline , batik air , in march 2013 .\ntrikha will still remain on the pacific royale board of directors , where he had previously been the chairman . he succeeds samudra sukardi , the former chief executive who announced his resignation last week .\nkate shapland the inspiration and vision behind legology urltoken \u2026 and gentle . i ask people to recall burt bacharach\u2019s pacific coast highway , of herb alpert\u2019s casino royale , the south of france or \u2026\nmembers american airlines , british airways , iberia , malaysian airlines , s7 airlines and srilankan airlines . it also has commercial agreements airlines outside\nis club level at universal royal pacific worth it ? - orlando message . . . urltoken apr 11 , 2014 . . . have a look at the loews royal pacific website & you ' ll get an idea of prices . . . by the way we booked the hotel through british airways & got a . . .\npacific royale plans to base its a320s in batam , medan , surabaya and jakarta terminal 3 . about half of pacific royale\u2019s initial a320 routes will be to or from jakarta and it will compete on the major trunk routes such as jakarta to medan and surabaya , both of which are served by garuda , lion , batavia and sriwijaya with several daily frequencies . but as pacific royale expands it plans to focus mainly on point - to - point domestic routes that bypass jakarta . for example , it plans to operate a320s from its non - jakarta bases to balikpapan , makassar and padang .\nalso , if anyone\u2019s interested in the routes / times / prices , here they are from pacific royale\u2019s facebook page ( as an aside , they have quite the enthusiastic social media employee ) . urltoken\nindonesian regulations require all new airlines operate a fleet of 10 aircraft within the first year of operations , including five owned aircraft . the five fokker 50s ensure pacific royale meets the owned aircraft requirement .\njetblue airways embraer erj 190 - 100 igw n304jb ( msn 19000257 ) ( blueprint ) fll ( tony storck ) . image : 940756 .\nin my opinion , pacific royale airways offers the best prices on flights throughout indonesia . unlike many other low - cost carriers , the airline doesn\u2019t collect additional fees for carry - on baggage , seat selection and other services . it\u2019s nice to know that you\u2019ve paid the full price for your flight during the booking process , and you won\u2019t have to come up with even more money when you arrive at the airport . pacific royale is one of the most honest airlines i\u2019ve used , and i plan to fly with them again in the near future .\nmr trika says pacific royale is also looking at serving india via singapore using a320s . if the carrier decides against launching non - stop flights to india , it will likely delay its plans for adding a330s . pacific royale is studying some other long - haul markets such as jeddah in saudi arabia but for now all the destinations in its business plan except india can be served non - stop from indonesia with a320s .\nyou can find out more about pacific royale airways\u2019 company history , previous flight destinations and more on their official website . you may also contact the airline at the address or phone number listed below . physical address : jl . tanah abang ii no . 59 jakarta 10160 , indonesia telephone : 021 - 3505555 fax : 021 - 3503688 official website : urltoken\npacific royale owns two fokker 50 aircraft that operates from batam and surabaya . the third fokker 50 aircraft arrived in indonesia on 1 august , and is being prepared to be placed into service by the end of september .\nmaybe i\u2019m old - fashioned , but in my opinion it\u2019s a bit weird that pacific royale put its flight / fare / contact details on its facebook page , while on their official website there is still bugger all .\nvirgin nigeria airways ( lat charter ) boeing 767 - 3y0 er yl - lcz ( msn 25000 ) lgw ( terry wade ) . image : 901223 .\npacific royale launched its first flight on 15 june and serves routes to semarang , pangkalan bun and bandung . in the first two months of operations , its average load factor hit 65 - 70 % , says the carrier .\npacific royale is a full - service airline , so it will be more expensive than their more budget - oriented competitors . the real question is this : will people be willing to pay more for the extra service / comfort ?\npacific royale also plans to operate most of its international services at surabaya , which has relatively few international services given its large size . currently only 13 % of capacity ( seats ) at surabaya is allocated to the international market .\nroyale airlines embraer emb - 110p1 bandeirante n692ra ( msn 110240 ) msy ( bruce drum ) . image : 104648 .\npacific royale has finalised a deal with a us leasing company covering the carrier\u2019s first two a320s , one of which will be delivered on 22 - feb and be used for the proving flights . both aircraft were manufactured in 2005 and previously operated by air berlin . pacific royale expects to have its third and fourth a320s , which will also be leased second - hand aircraft , delivered in june . the carrier is configuring its a320s with 12 business class and 138 economy class seats .\nthe carrier\u2019s current fleet plan envisions an a330 - 300 with 42 business class and 250 economy class seats being its 10th aircraft . but pacific royale has not yet committed to leasing an a330 and could end up instead opting for a fifth a320 .\ndomestic trunk routes in indonesia are generally served by six carriers \u2013 airasia indonesia , citilink and lion from the budget end and garuda , batavia and sriwijaya from the full - service end ( merpati primarily operates regional routes ) . two other full - service carriers are also expected to launch services this year on domestic trunk routes \u2013 start - up pacific royale airways and lion\u2019s new full - service unit , space jet .\npacific royale airways ( ry , jakarta soekarno - hatta ) has apparently already suspended regional operations with its fleet of three fokker 50 s on september 6 . it has announced that it would currently be restructuring its operations and reviewing its network with the aim of resuming services soon including the addition of a first a320 - 200 . it had launched operations with initially two fokker 50s on june 11 from bases at batam and surabaya .\nwhen i stepped aboard my first flight with pacific royale from surabaya to semarang , i was blown away by the cleanliness of the cabin , the plush seats and overall luxurious feeling of the brand - new airplane . i\u2019m used to flying with much older airlines on my flights to such remote destinations , so i was excited to feel a bit more luxurious experience for the same low price i pay with less glamorous airlines . if you prefer a comfortable seat , more legroom and a spotless cabin , you\u2019ll love pacific royale .\nin may 2012 , pacific royale airways won approval to fly 62 domestic routes and 11 international routes . the airline planned to use its fokker - 50s as feeders to link surabaya , batam city , banyuwangi , madiun , pekanbaru , the natuna islands and jambi . its airbus jets were to be used for international routes , such as jakarta - mumbai , surabaya - singapore , surabaya - hong kong , bandung - singapore and bandung - kuala lumpur .\nthe thailand project , which took the form of a proposed joint venture with thai airways that was initially signed in aug - 2010 , was formally called off in dec - 2011 . thai tiger was initially planning to launch services in early 2011 but repeatedly ran into delays in securing approval from the thai government , prompting thai airways and tiger to eventually scrap the project altogether .\nloews royal pacific resort at universal orlando - updated 2018 . . . urltoken 4 days ago . . . now $ 368 ( was $ \u03364\u03369\u03364\u0336 ) on tripadvisor : loews royal pacific resort at universal orlando , orlando . see 10823 traveler reviews , 4265 . . .\npacific royale will launch with domestic services but regional international services , primarily from indonesia\u2019s second largest city of surabaya , are planned as part of a second phase which is slated to begin by mid - 2012 . medium to long - haul international services with a330s are also being considered as part of a third phase which could begin as early as late 2012 . while pacific royale will have several routes from jakarta , where it has established its headquarters , it will focus primarily on relatively underserved point - to - point markets which bypass the congested capital .\nsierra pacific airlines ( 3rd ) boeing 737 - 5l9 wl n709s ( msn 28722 ) bwi ( tony storck ) . image : 941354 .\npacific royale sees growing demand for a full service product from small regional destinations as indonesia\u2019s economy continues to grow rapidly . garuda , however , does not see a need to serve such destinations , believing there is still a lack of high yielding passengers in indonesia\u2019s smaller cities or towns .\n, generally offer low fares and single - class aircraft . pacific royale and lion , with its new space jet unit , see room at the top end of the market , bucking a trend in the rest of the world where just about every new start - up follows the lcc model .\nthe lumexis deal makes pacific royale the asian launch customer for fits and the first a320 operator to use the technology . flydubai signed up as the launch customer for fits in 2010 and has now been using the seatback ife screen on some of its boeing 737 - 800s for over one year .\nin october 2012 , flight operations were stopped due to maintenance reasons . the airline promised that operations would resume on october 16 , 2012 , but the fleet remained grounded the following day . pacific royale ' s flight license was revoked the following month . it is currently listed as\nceased operation in 2012\n.\nbut yesterday at surabaya airport , i saw its plane was parked in the same place in the morning and evening , a long way from any passengers . considering pacific royale only has two planes at the moment ( and they have to increase that to 10 within a year ) , that does not augur well .\nthe carrier aims to have a large international network by 2015 , when asean open skies takes effect . mr trika believes open skies in southeast asia will lead to increased competition and the \u201ctiming is right\u201d to now launch an airline as pacific royale will have three years to develop the market before open skies takes effect .\nfew airlines even fly to pangkalan bun , so i was excited to see a new option available when searching for flights . i had never head pacific royale airways , but the price was right , so i decided to give the airline a short , and i was definitely pleased with the service . the 1 - hour - long flight seemed like it went by in seconds because of the spacious seats and friendly flight attendants . i\u2019m so happy to have a more comfortable but still affordable option for reaching my friends in pangkalan bun .\nmr tika , an indian national , has a 49 % stake in pacific royale , the maximum permitted under indonesian airline ownership regulations . indonesian entrepreneur goenarni goenawan owns the remaining 51 % . mr tika declines to say how much initial capital the two founders are providing . but indonesian regulators , as part of an effort to raise the barrier to entry and avoid an influx of new airlines , now require start - ups have enough funds in the bank to cover the first 12 months of operations with zero percent load factor . mr tika acknowledges this requirement led to a delay in launching pacific royale , which was first established one year ago .\npacific royale\u2019s backers are confident the fast - growing indonesian market can support a new full service carrier given indonesia\u2019s fast economic growth and the country\u2019s expanding middle and upper classes , which according to mr trika expect a full service product even on short flights . the middle and upper classes account for roughly 40 million of the 240 million people living in indonesia .\ncasino royale made more than $ 450m ( \u00a3225m ) at cinemas last year , surpassing the previous best for bond - $ 431m ( \u00a3215m ) for die another day in 2002 .\nwith its a320 routes , pacific royale will mainly compete against garuda , lion and indonesia\u2019s other two main domestic carriers \u2013 batavia and sriwijaya . while batavia and sriwijaya follow the full - service model , their fares tend to be low and they generally operate ageing aircraft in single - class configuration . pacific royale aims to position its a320 product , with state - of - the - art ife screens at every seat , above these carriers and capture some of the market now almost entirely catered to by garuda . space jet , however , will also be pursuing this market segment when it launches dual - class 737 - 900er services in 2013 and sriwijaya has similarly been considering going more upmarket by adding a business class .\nall five fokker 50s are being acquired from singapore - based fortran aviation and were previously operated by ethiopian airlines . while the ex - ethiopian fokker 50s are among the youngest fokker aircraft in the world ( fokker 50 production ended in 1996 ) , pacific royale expects to replace its turboprop fleet within a few years . the carrier has already had discussions with atr .\nthere are 48 british airways club world ( business class ) seats on this four - class b777 - 200 , configured across rows ten to 15 in a 2 - 4 - 2 layout ( a - b , d - e - f - g , j - k ) .\nin order to meet minimum requirements for commercial flight operations , pacific royale planned to operate a fleet of ten aircraft . the fleet was to include five fokker - 50 turboprop airliners , all bought from ethiopian airlines , and five leased jet airliners \u2013 four airbus a320s and one airbus a330 . two fokker - 50s flew at the airline ' s initial launch , with more fokkers and airbuses entering service in the following months .\nbritish airways relaunched services between london to tehran on september 1 , after a gap of four years . there are six flights a week ( daily except sundays ) , departing heathrow at 2110 , landing in tehran at 0525 the next day . it is the only carrier serving the route directly from the uk .\ngaruda indonesian airways was founded as 1949 , just after independence by renaming klm interinsulair bedrijf . started operations on 31mar1950 . took over many small airlines in the 1950s . nationalised in 1954 . acquired de kroonduif in 1962 , which was a klm subsiduary later was renamed to merpati . international and regional passenger and cargo airline\nin addition to serving several international destinations with its a320 fleet , pacific royale envisions acquiring a330s , primarily for mumbai and delhi . but mr trika says he does not yet want to commit to serving india , which currently has no non - stop links with indonesia , and is still studying the indonesia - india market . \u201cwe don\u2019t want to experiment just now , \u201d he says , adding the carrier will first focus on domestic and then regional international services .\npacific royale will follow a full service network carrier model from the beginning with its short turboprop routes feeding its domestic jet routes and , soon thereafter , its international jet routes . the fokker 50 operated routes will provide feed at three regional hubs \u2013 surabaya , medan and batam . surabaya is currently indonesia\u2019s third largest airport after jakarta and denpasar ( bali ) , according to capacity figures from innovata . medan is indonesia\u2019s fifth largest airport while batam is the ninth largest .\n- [ garuda indonesian airways was founded as 1949 , just after independence by renaming klm interinsulair bedrijf . started operations on 31mar1950 . took over many small airlines in the 1950s . nationalised in 1954 . acquired de kroonduif in 1962 , which was a klm subsiduary later was renamed to merpati . international and regional passenger and cargo airline ]\nby not focussing on jakarta , pacific royale will avoid having to compete with garuda on every route . garuda and full service carriers generally have a relatively small market share at surabaya , medan and batam . according to innovata data , garuda currently only accounts for 18 % of total capacity at surabaya , 17 % at medan and 14 % at batam . lion is the largest player in all three markets by a wide margin , with a 55 % share at surabaya , 44 % share at medan and 56 % share at batam ( includes wings - operated capacity ) .\ni couldn\u2019t believe my eyes when i saw another option for flights to jambi . i\u2019ve flown the route from batam to jambi countless times and have only had the option of choosing lion air for every trip . i was more than happy to see a new airline , pacific royale , available for my october trip . i was even more excited when i landed at my destination on time and without feeling like i did any flying at all . the airline made everything enjoyable from check - in to landing , and there\u2019s no doubt i\u2019ll be flying with them on my next trip .\nindonesia is a huge growth market with tremendous potential for existing and new carriers . but pacific royale will have to overcome stiff competition , particularly from fast - expanding garuda , which has a powerful brand and strong positioning at the top end of the market . garuda is now investing in improving its premium product as well as its full service economy offering as it renews its fleet and upgrades its ife offering . the flag carrier\u2019s long - haul network and upcoming entrance into the skyteam global alliance , which is now expected in 1q2013 , will also give garuda an advantage over any new indonesian carrier with a premium offering .\nlion plans to use space jet , which will operate business jets as well as some of the 300 plus boeing 737s lion has on order , to compete primarily against garuda mainline as lion itself focusses on fighting off a rapidly expanding citilink . the impact from the launch of space jet and pacific royale , which is aiming to launch services next month with an initial fleet of five a320s and five fokker turboprops , in theory should be minimal because mandala / tiger will focus on the low end of the market . but in indonesia inevitably all carriers end up competing as economy class fares are typically low across both the budget and full - service sectors .\nto date , airbus has recorded a total of 848 firm orders for the a350 xwb from 45 customers worldwide , already making it one of the most successful wide - body aircraft ever . with 287 firm orders for the a350 from carriers in asia - pacific , the region represents over a third of total sales for the type to date .\nfor those drinking , which i wasn\u2019t , there was a full bar with three types of champagne ( henriot brut souverain nv , de castelnau brut reserve nv and de castelnau brut rose nv ) , g & ts ( with gordon\u2019s or tanqueray and fever tree tonic ) , kir royale cocktails , st austell tribute pale ale and tiger lager among the options .\nhevilift aviation indonesia is a carrier specialising in fixed and rotary wing charter operations based out of balikpapan sepinggan ( bpn ) . it was renamed from nyaman air ( established in 1994 and formerly operating as the regional aviation group , hevilift group is now one of the leading aviation charter service companies in the asia - pacific region . it provides specialised equipment and infrastructure for the transportation of oil , gas and mining personnel and equipment in a variety of operational locations )\ntiger airways is banking the booming indonesian market can support another new carrier and absorb over the next 14 months at least 10 a320s from the struggling airline group\u2019s surplus fleet . singapore - based tiger has not yet invested a penny into mandala airlines but has a lot at stake as the indonesian carrier plans to resume services in april following a 15 - month hiatus , using tiger\u2019s aircraft and business model . while it only had to pay a token one dollar for its 33 % stake in mandala , tiger along with mandala\u2019s other new investors will be providing a loan to cover re - launch costs and will need to continue pumping in capital until the airline becomes profitable , a potentially challenging proposition given current market conditions in indonesia .\nthe republic of indonesia is an archipelago of more than 13 , 500 islands located astride the equator in southeast asia . sumatra , the westernmost major island , lies south of burma , while irian jaya on the island of new guinea is the country ' s eastern extreme . the islands command vital sea routes between australia , europe , and the asian mainland and are the principal link between the indian and pacific oceans . indonesia , formerly part of the netherlands east indies , proclaimed its independence on august 17 , 1945 , after more than 300 years of dutch control . the largest and capital city is jakarta\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nuds air shepherd program co - 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deck aircraft ended a year with its order backlog higher than that of the previous one . on both occasions middle eastern carrier emirates alone had spared the programme from recording a duck for the year . emirates ordered 32 a380s in mid - 2010 and just eight days before the end of 2013 signed for another 50 of the type .\nlosing four geared turbofan engines to in - flight failures as a result of a botched durability upgrade was not how pratt & whitney wanted 2018 to begin quite the opposite .\nwe ' re currently experiencing technical difficulties . if this persists , please email our dedicated team at digitalservices @ urltoken\nthe safety of indonesia\u2019s aviation industry is back in the spotlight following the crash of a trigana air service flight on sunday .\nsince 2001 , there have been at least 40 air accidents on indonesian soil that resulted in fatalities , according to the website aviation - safety . net . they include indonesia airasia flight 8501 , which crashed into the java sea last december , killing 162 people . by comparison , there have been just six on uk soil during that time \u2013 all involving small jets with fewer than six individuals on board .\naccording to aviation - safety . net , jakarta - based trigana has been involved in 15 accidents during its 23 - year history - although urltoken puts the figure at 19 - including 10 hull losses .\nit is one of a remarkable 59 indonesian airlines currently banned from flying in eu airspace . that\u2019s every airline in the country bar garuda indonesia , airfast indonesia , ekspres transportasi antarbenua and indonesia air asia . no other nation has as many carriers banned from operating in europe .\nfollowing the indonesia airasia accident , the new york times reported that the country scored just 61 per cent for \u201cairworthiness\u201d in a may 2014 un report , behind lesser - developed neighbours such as laos and myanmar . it added that insurance companies charge indonesian airlines nearly double the global average for premiums because of their poor safety history .\narnold barnett , an mit statistician who specialises in airline safety , told the paper the death rate in plane crashes in indonesia was one per million passengers \u2013 25 times the rate in the united states . \u201cto assert that the disparity is only a coincidence or manifestation of bad luck would be preposterous , \u201d he said .\nthose odds are still pretty remote . and those indonesian airlines not banned by the eu ought to be on a par with all those that european regularly fly with . but there is clearly a lingering problem with air safety .\nindonesia\u2019s aviation industry has expanded rapidly in the past decade or so , with numerous new low - cost airlines catering to the millions who would now rather travel around the country\u2019s 17 , 000 islands by air rather than ferry . passenger numbers within the region rose by 81 per cent between 2006 and 2013 and according to a report from the international aviation transport association ( iata ) , it will be the sixth largest market for air travel within 20 years . by 2034 , 270 million passengers are expected to fly to or from one of indonesia\u2019s airports each year \u2013 30 million more than uk airports currently handle annually .\nbut there are doubts that safety standards are keeping up . in the same report , iata said that safety was the biggest concern for the successful development of aviation in the country . \u201cindonesia has had at least one hull loss every year since 2010 , \u201d it said . \u201cin the international civil aviation organization\u2019s ( icao ) universal safety oversight audit program ( usoap ) , indonesia was assessed as below the global average . the us federation aviation administration downgraded indonesia to category 2 in its international aviation safety assessment program . \u201d\nthe faa\u2019s rating indicates that it believes indonesia\u2019s aviation authority is not up to scratch in areas such as pilot training , inspection procedures , technical expertise or record keeping .\ndecember ' s indonesia airasia crash , which occurred shortly after the pilot had requested permission to deviate from the flight path to avoid a storm , led to suggestions from aviation experts that some pilots felt pressured to fly on through extreme weather . had the pilot abandoned the ill - fated journey , he\nwould have had to answer questions to management , to the accountants , to the bean counters ,\ndesmond ross , a pilot who lived in indonesia for a decade , told the telegraph at the time . \u201cif you ask the budget airlines they will tell you they don\u2019t cut corners on maintenance and they don\u2019t cut corners on training or anything that has got to do with safety . well , that is what they say and let us hope that it is true . but we know that they are trying to cut corners in just about every other area . \u201d\nthe last major accident to occur in indonesia prior to december ' s crash was in 2007 on a flight operated by the now defunct adam air , in which 102 people died . claims later emerged that the airline , once indonesia\u2019s most popular low - cost carrier , had bribed aviation officials , pressured pilots to breach safety rules and used recycled spare parts .\niata also suggested that indonesia was not taking advantage of its resources : \u201cthe iata operational safety audit ( iosa ) is a global standard and is at the core of our efforts to improve safety . since 2009 , iosa registered carriers recorded better safety performance than those not on the registry . in 2014 , iosa registered airlines had one accident for every 900 , 000 flights , compared to one accident for every 300 , 000 flights for those not on the registry . but of the 63 indonesian airlines operating scheduled or chartered flights , only garuda is in the iosa registry .\nit added : \u201cturning around a safety record is not easy . the best laid plans need to be followed up with concrete actions . where this has been done\u2014in latin america , china , and nigeria for example\u2014we have seen significant and sustainable improvements . setting iosa as one of the standards required for an indonesian air operator ' s certificate is but one of many needed actions . \u201d\nlast week ' s accident will no doubt lead to further calls for indonesia ' s airlines and aviation authority to take action on safety .\nin a pristine tropical archipelago in a far - flung corner of indonesia , the brand new bawah island . . .\na multi - award - winning haven of peace , privacy and exceptional service , set off the beaten track i . . .\na cluster of private villas ensconced within a series of curling stone pathways flanked by banyan . . .\nwe urge you to turn off your ad blocker for the telegraph website so that you can continue to access our quality content in the future .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 0 transitional / / en\nwas founded in 1989 and is based in surabaya . it declared bankruptcy in 2010\nwhich began commercial operations between jayapura and jakarta on 23jun2003 . it was then renamed to\nadam air was founded in 2002 by agung laksono . started operations on 19dec2002 & ceased on 18mar2008\nair efata was formed in 2004 and started operation as efata papua airlines in early 2004 . the airline was unable to continue its operations after the aircraft returned to jakarta . after two years of inactivity , air efata recommenced operations on 09jan2006 . ceased operations in feb2007\nair maleo was established in early 2010 & operations started mar2010 as a cargo carrier based out of jakarta halim perdanakusuma international ( hlp ) . the indonesian transportation minister suspended the flight permit for failing to meet plane ownership requirements . this suspension took effect on 01aug2015 .\nair paradise was established in jun2002 and started operations on 16feb2003 . launched operations from denpasar to melbourne and perth . unfortunately the start was delayed by the terrorist bomb in bali in oct2002 . following a significant downturn of australian visitors the carrier suspended operations on 23nov2005\nno further information at this time [ zamrud aviation corp . was formed by the merger of zamrud airlines and aircraft owners ' association in 1969 ]\nairmark indonesian aviation was established in 1998 & operates scheduled , regional and domestic , passenger services as well as scheduled express cargo services , ad hoc charter services and relief missions . its main base is halim perdanakusuma international airport , jakarta\nindonesian aerospace 212 - 200 | antonov an - 12 | antonov an - 32v | an - 8 | f . 50\nthe indonesian transportation minister suspended the flight permit of asco nusa air for failing to meet plane ownership requirements . this suspension took effect on 01aug2015\nasia avia airlines was established and started operations in 2003 . in 2006 , all flight operations were suspended and the licence was withdrawn\nno further information at this time [ air timor first commenced its corporate life as charter airline under the name austasia airlines operating charters between australia and indonesia from 2001 until 2007 . in 2007 it relocated to timor - leste and austasia airlines was also registered in singapore as well as timor - leste . following approval from the timor - leste government austasia airlines commenced its first scheduled charter flights from singapore to dili in aug2008 operating a twice weekly schedule on tuesday and saturday with a wet leased airbus a319 aircraft from silk air . in 2010 austasia airlines lodged its application to become a national company and change its name to air timor s . a . , which was approved by the east timor government ]\nauvia air is a cargo airline based in east jakarta , indonesia . it was established and started operations in 2004 and operates cargo services\nindonesia airasia was formed in 1999 & started operations on 02jun2000 as awair . on 01dec2005 , it changed its name to indonesia airasia\nbali air was founded as nusantara air service ( a subsidiary of the airline bouraq indonesia airlines ) in 1973 with operations starting the sae year . on 21may1974 , the company changed its name officially to bali international air service and then used its aircraft under the brand appearance of bali air on a regional line network and on charter flights . bali air ceased its activities in february 2006 due to financial problems\nbae 748 series 2a | bae 748 series 2b | boeing 737 - 200 adv . | fokker f . 27 | fokker f . 28\nbatavia air operations was formed in 2002 & started operations on 05jan2002 as metro batavia , ceased on 31jan2013 . scheduled and charter , international and domestic services out of jakarta soekamo hatta\nbatik air was announced as space air , lion air\u2019s planned full service subsidiary in nov2011 . adopted the batik air brand in may2012 & its maiden flight was in may2013\nbouraq indonesia airlines was founded by j a sumendap on 01apr1970 . it was named for al - buraq , a flying horse in muslim tradition . it was shut down in 2005 after prolonged financial problems . the last scheduled bouraq flight took place in jul2005 . the airline licence was later revoked in 2007 . regional airline operating flights to eastern parts of the indonesian archipelago\ncardig air cargo was initially formed as an aviation services and freight forwarder company . cargo carrier based at jakarta ' s halim airport that started operations in apr2004\nboeing 737 - 200 | boeing 737 - 300 | boeing 737 - 400 | b . 737 - 400f\ngaruda established low - cost domestic subsidiary citilink on 15jul2001 . started operations on 16jul2001\nout of its jakarta and manokwari , west papua hubs , dimonim air offers medivac services , sightseeing flights as well as corporate and cargo charters . founded in 2008 , it also operates three cessna ( single turboprop ) 208bs and four kamov ka - 32t and eurocopter as350 helicopters . on february 12 , 2014 the company signed a memorandum of understanding for the purchase of ten more cessna caravan 208s\nnil further at this time - [ air efata was formed in 2004 and started operation as efata papua airlines in early 2004 . the airline was unable to continue its operations after the aircraft returned to jakarta . after two years of inactivity , air efata recommenced operations on 09jan2006 . ceased operations in feb2007 ]\nenggang air service is a private charter company based at halim perdanakusuma international airport in jakarta . the company provides corporate charters and medivac flights using a combination of cessna and embraer turbo - prop and jet aircraft as well as utilising augusta - westland 109 rotary wing aircraft .\nnil further at this time - [ xpress air was formed in 2003 as fly express which began commercial operations between jayapura and jakarta on 23jun2003 . it was then renamed to express air , apparently to represent a more modern and customer - friendly airline . once again , a rebrand to current name occurred in 2012 - scheduled domestic services ]\ngatari air service was founded in 1983 & operations started on 04apr1983 . charter and executive services in support of the oil and gas industry"]}
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", "topic": 15}], "title": "ascii corporation", "paragraphs": ["the name of this corporation is internet corporation for assigned names and numbers ( the \u201c corporation \u201d ) .\nascii corporation ( \u682a\u5f0f\u4f1a\u793e\u30a2\u30b9\u30ad\u30fc kabushiki kaisha asuk\u012b ) is a company created in 1977 . in 2008 they merged with mediaworks to form ascii mediaworks .\nand mediaworks was legally absorbed by ascii . on 1st october 2013 kadokawa corporation turned the company into an internal division .\nthe first international office is established when microsoft forms a strategic partnership with kazuhiko nishi , founder of ascii corporation in japan .\nthe ascii corporation were a japanese company that was formed in 1977 , in a co - operative merger with the nec company . this co - operative agreement was in order to create a japanese home computer system , called the msx . the ascii corporation was founded by kazuhiko nishi .\nover time the market once held by ascii corporation shrunk considerably , and the company grew weaker in its market over time . in a complete change , the market possessed by ascii entertainment ( their us brand ) grew considerably . due to this success , another brand was formed by the ascii corporation . this company was known as ascii game entertainment technology , and was commonly abbreviated to agetec . after just over a year , agetec was sold off and managed to survive thanks to different company relationships .\nascii was originally founded in 1977 as a publisher of a magazine by the same name .\nfirst commercial ascii - terminal capture / playback system , capbak / unix , in 1989 .\nthey are the president and the secretary , respectively , of internet corporation for assigned names and numbers , a california nonprofit public benefit corporation .\nthe first universal standard for computers , ascii ( american standard code for information exchange ) is developed by a joint industry - government committee . ascii permits machines from different manufacturers to exchange data .\nin the following years the japanese market of ascii declined slowly while the us market became profitable and so another subsidiary was founded in 1998 . it became known as ' ascii game entertainment technology ' ,\nin march 2002 , ascii corporation finally ceased to distribute and publish video games on the japanese market and started to center its attention around its early core competencies , it - and computer - magazines like the prestigious ascii - magazine . the software development branch was subsequently spun off as media leaves inc .\n4 . the system as recited in claim 3 , wherein said translation means translates said codes into ascii files .\n11 . the system as recited in claim 10 , wherein said translation device translates said codes into ascii files .\nmicrosoft and hewlett - packard are sued by apple corporation . apple alleges copyright infringement .\nkazuhiko nishi , president and founder of ascii , said that considering the current severe economic conditions , ascii is very fortunate to have a partner like csk . \u201cthis is the best christmas present i\u2019ve received in my life , \u201d nishi said .\nafter two more years , in january 2004 , ascii , as well as its spin offs , media leaves inc . and\nunder canada\u2019s corporate income tax system , the basic unit of taxation is the corporation as a stand - alone entity . there are several rationales for this approach : it is a simple definition ; the entity can be clearly identified ; the definition corresponds to the legal definition of the entity ; and it respects legal concepts such as the limited liability of a corporation . the separate - entity approach implies that income from one part of a corporation can be offset by losses from other activities within the same corporation , while losses by one corporation may not be used directly against the income of another corporation , even where the other corporation is in the same corporate group .\ndue to their success in the market , ascii decided to establish an u . s . subsidiary in 1991 which became known as\nto the full extent permitted by the california nonprofit public benefit corporation law or any other applicable laws presently or hereafter in effect , no director of the corporation shall be personally liable to the corporation for or with respect to any acts or omissions in the performance of his or her duties as a director of the corporation . any repeal or modification of this article v shall not adversely affect any right or protection of a director of the corporation existing immediately prior to such repeal or modification .\nnovember 1 , microsoft establishes its first international sales office in japan . microsoft appoints ascii microsoft , located in tokyo , as its exclusive sales agent for the far east . organizing the new operation is kazuhiko nishi , founder and publisher of japan ' s popular ascii magazine\nduring march 2002 , ascii chose to cease all game - based operations , and to return to their original field of work : computer systems . ascii also had a prestigious computer magazine , called ascii magazine . the rest of the company was eventually disposed of , for lack of a better term , as ' media leaves inc . ' . in 2004 , ascii and all of its subsidaries were purchased by kadokawa holdings . this movement by kadokawa made them the largest distributor of games , and gaming media , in the entire japanese market .\nmichael roberts becomes the first president and ceo of the internet corporation for assigned numbers ( icann ) .\nreferences to\ncommon stock\nmeans the common stock , no par value , of asiarim corporation .\na signed original of this written statement required by section 906 has been provided to asiarim corporation , and will be retained by asiarim corporation and furnished to the securities and exchange commission or its staff upon request .\nnote : part i tax refers to the tax liability of a corporation as determined under part i of the income tax act , which is the principal component of a corporation\u2019s federal income tax liability . source : department of finance\nascii , a character - encoding scheme originally based on the latin alphabet , became the most common character encoding on the world wide web through 2007 . ascii is the basis of most modern character - encoding schemes . the american standards association x3 . 2 subcommittee published the first edition of the ascii standard in 1963 . its first widespread commercial implementation was in the american telephone & telegraph ( at & t ) teletypewriter exchange network and teletype model 33 teleprinters .\nthe corporation shall not carry on any other activities not permitted to be carried on ( i ) by a corporation exempt from united states income tax under \u00a7 501 ( c ) ( 3 ) of the code or ( ii ) by a corporation , contributions to which are deductible under \u00a7 170 ( c ) ( 2 ) of the code .\nno substantial part of the activities of the corporation shall be the carrying on of propaganda , or otherwise attempting to influence legislation , and the corporation shall be empowered to make the election under \u00a7 501 ( h ) of the code .\nduring the early years of the ascii corporation ' s existence , the group focused on developing the msx and different content for it . it also formed a joint venture with microsoft in 1979 , and represented microsoft in japan until 1986 when it went public and opened its own japanese office .\nsimilarly , rules may also be needed regarding the utilization of tax attributes accumulated within a group when a corporation leaves a group for purposes of the group taxation system , or otherwise is no longer participating in the group taxation system . for example , it would need to be decided whether the corporation\u2019s unused losses and other attributes incurred while the corporation was part of the group should stay with the corporate group or with the exiting corporation . this may be of more relevance for a consolidation system which facilitates pooling of tax attributes than for an attribute transfer system where tax attributes remain with the originating corporation even while the group exists .\npresident oracle corporation since 2004 , cfo oracle ( 2005 - 2008 , again since 2011 ) , member oracle board since 2001 .\nthe appropriate meaning of ownership to be applied for determining if a corporation meets the ownership threshold ( e . g . votes , value , or both ) .\nother possible choices for the tax unit are the establishment or activity unit within a corporation , or the group of corporations which are economically integrated . the activity unit approach would treat each line of business as a separate source of income and tax each such source independently . such an approach would be rigid and complex in practice , as the dividing lines between a corporation\u2019s different activity units would in many cases be unclear , and would not reflect that a corporation\u2019s ability to pay tax depends on the overall results of all the corporation\u2019s income - earning activities . the corporate group approach recognizes these cross - over effects from different lines of business and extends the principle beyond the confines of the legal entity .\nno part of the net earnings of the corporation shall inure to the benefit of or be distributable to its directors , trustees , officers , or other private persons , except that the corporation shall be authorized and empowered to pay reasonable compensation for services rendered and to make payments and distributions in furtherance of the purposes set forth in article ii hereof .\na decision would be needed regarding whether a formal system of group taxation should allow a corporate group to utilize the tax attributes of a corporation that were accumulated prior to the corporation\u2019s joining the eligible group and participating in the group tax system , and if so , to what extent . depending on the specifics of the system design , such entries could occur , for example , when a corporation meets the qualifying criteria to participate in the system as part of a particular group , or because a formal election to participate is made .\nthe csk group , which earlier this year failed to realize a planned merger of sega and bandai co . , the nation\u2019s top toy company , hopes to utilize software developed by ascii to diversify its services and meet demand for multimedia .\nthe on - board computer is connected to a wireless communication means that continuously or intermittently transmits the ascii files to a central network server connected to a wide area network , such as the internet . the central network server collects the ascii text files in a user database file . authorized users , such as the owner of the motor vehicle or representatives of the motor vehicle manufacturer may connect to the central network server and receive real time data or historical information from the user ' s database file .\nthe corporation shall not participate in , or intervene in ( including the publishing or distribution of statements ) any political campaign on behalf of or in opposition to any candidate for public office .\nyai dry battery limited partnership company received a patent for yai ' s battery invention in 1893 , giving birth to the japanese dry battery industry , and contributing to its growth . following this success , gs yuasa corporation and panasonic corporation pioneered a huge market of both primary and secondary batteries installed in industrial equipment and in home appliances . it advanced japanese battery industries and consumer electronics .\ngapless metal oxide surge arrester ( mosa ) for electric power systems , 1975 meidensha corporation developed mosa and its mass production system by innovating on panasonic corporation\u2019s zno varistor basic patent . mosa dramatically raised performance levels against multiple lightning strikes and contamination and led to the uhv protective device development . this technology contributed to improving the safety and reliability of electric power systems and to establishing the international standards .\nin january , ascii will increase its capital by issuing 11 million new shares . the firm will allocate 5 . 5 million shares worth 4 . 79 billion yen to csk and 3 . 5 million shares worth 3 . 05 billion yen to sega , they said .\ncsk holds 20 percent of sega\u2019s shares . by receiving the csk group\u2019s investment , ascii hopes to strengthen its financial standing , which has been suffering from accumulated debts of 37 . 1 billion yen incurred through aggressive investment in diversified areas such as entertainment and real estate development .\nthe corporation shall operate in a manner consistent with these articles and its bylaws for the benefit of the internet community as a whole , carrying out its activities in conformity with relevant principles of international law and international conventions and applicable local law and through open and transparent processes that enable competition and open entry in internet - related markets . to this effect , the corporation shall cooperate as appropriate with relevant international organizations .\nascii corp . , a major game software maker and a publisher of computer magazines , will become part of the group led by major information service firm csk corp . by issuing new shares to csk and game machine giant sega enterprises ltd . , the three companies announced thursday .\nupon the dissolution of the corporation , the corporation ' s assets shall be distributed for one or more of the exempt purposes set forth in article ii hereof and , if possible , to a \u00a7 501 ( c ) ( 3 ) organization organized and operated exclusively to lessen the burdens of government and promote the global public interest in the operational stability of the internet , or shall be distributed to a governmental entity for such purposes , or for such other charitable and public purposes that lessen the burdens of government by providing for the operational stability of the internet . any assets not so disposed of shall be disposed of by a court of competent jurisdiction of the county in which the principal office of the corporation is then located , exclusively for such purposes or to such organization or organizations , as such court shall determine , that are organized and operated exclusively for such purposes , unless no such corporation exists , and in such case any assets not disposed of shall be distributed to a \u00a7 501 ( c ) ( 3 ) corporation chosen by such court .\nthe government is interested in stakeholders\u2019 views regarding whether eligible groups of corporations should have a common parent corporation , and if not , how groups without a common corporate parent should be treated in a group taxation system .\nasiarim corporation ( the\ncompany\n) is a nevada corporation , incorporated on june 15 , 2007 . the company is currently a development stage enterprise , as defined by statement of financial accounting standard (\nsfas\n) no . 7\naccounting and reporting for enterprises in the development stage\n. the company ' s office is located in hong kong , china and its principal business is to provide business consulting services .\nthis corporation is a nonprofit public benefit corporation and is not organized for the private gain of any person . it is organized under the nonprofit public benefit corporation law for charitable and public purposes . the corporation is organized , and will be operated , exclusively for charitable , educational , and scientific purposes within the meaning of \u00a7 501 ( c ) ( 3 ) of the internal revenue code of 1986 , as amended ( the \u201c code \u201d ) , or the corresponding provision of any future united states tax code . any reference in these articles to the code shall include the corresponding provisions of any future united states tax code . in furtherance of the foregoing purposes , and in recognition of the fact that the internet is an international network of networks , owned by no single nation , individual or organization , the corporation shall , except as limited by article iv hereof , pursue the charitable and public purposes of lessening the burdens of government and promoting the global public interest in the operational stability of the internet by carrying out the mission set forth in the bylaws of the corporation ( \u201c bylaws \u201d ) . such global public interest may be determined from time to time . any determination of such global public interest shall be made by the multistakeholder community through an inclusive bottom - up multistakeholder community process .\nreferences to\ncompany\n,\nasiarim\n,\nwe\n,\nour\nmeans asiarim corporation and include , unless the context requires or indicate otherwise , the operation of its subsidiaries ( all hereinafter defined ) .\nin its early years ascii focused on the development of said hardware and software for it but later , when the video game market got rough in the mid - eighties , the company started to develop and publish software for popular gaming consoles of that time , namely the nintendo entertainment system and the sega genesis .\nthe rand corporation ' s paul baran develops message blocks in the u . s . , while donald watts davies , at the national physical laboratory in britain , simultaneously creates a similar technology called packet - switching . the technology revolutionizes data communications .\non june 25 , 1981 microsoft reorganizes into a privately held corporation with bill gates as president and chairman of the board , and paul allen as executive vice president . microsoft becomes microsoft , inc . , an incorporated business in the state of washington .\nthe government is interested in stakeholders\u2019 views on what constraints would be appropriate on the use of existing pools of losses when an eligible group is formed , when a corporation enters or exits the group , and on a year - to - year basis .\naugust 1 , 1983 microsoft announces that jon shirley , 45 , has joined microsoft as president and chief operating officer and will be on the board from august 1 , to june 30 , . he is replacing james towne . shirley was previously with the tandy corporation\njapan employs a \u201cpooling\u201d approach to consolidation . a corporate group is made up of a japanese parent corporation and its wholly - owned subsidiaries , employing an \u201call - in\u201d rule . pre - consolidation losses of a subsidiary are canceled on entry into the consolidated group .\nfinally , 36 percent of year 2000 tax losses remained unused after seven years , either because the tax loss expired ( 11 percent ) , or because of a dissolution of the corporation incurring the loss or another restriction on the use of losses ( 25 percent ) .\nhost / host protocol for the arpa network [ pdf , 28pgs ] prepared for the network working group by alex mckenzie bbn january 1972 this is an\noriginal\ndocument , typed on a multiple - font typewriter with pasted - in artwork , appearing here as a pdf , to supplement the internet rfc version that is constrained to be ascii characters only .\ncountries with consolidation systems generally quarantine the attributes earned prior to a corporation\u2019s entry into a group for purposes of the consolidation system . usually , such attributes can only be used to offset income earned in the corporation in which the attribute originated . another approach , followed in at least one country , is to limit the proportion of these attributes that can be used in a given year . countries with transfer systems generally similarly restrict the transfer of attributes accumulated while parties to the transfer did not meet the eligibility requirements for the group tax system .\nin connection with the annual report of asiarim corporation a nevada corporation ( the\ncompany\n) on form 10 - ksb for the year ending september 30 , 2007 , as filed with the securities and exchange commission on the date hereof ( the\nreport\n) , ho te hwai , chief executive officer and chief financial officer of the company , certifies to the best of his knowledge , pursuant to 18 u . s . c . ss . 1350 , as adopted pursuant to ss . 906 of the sarbanes - oxley act of 2002 , that :\ninternationalized domain name , idn ,\nidns are domain names that include characters used in the local representation of languages that are not written with the twenty - six letters of the basic latin alphabet\na - z\n. an idn can contain latin letters with diacritical marks , as required by many european languages , or may consist of characters from non - latin scripts such as arabic or chinese . many languages also use other types of digits than the european\n0 - 9\n. the basic latin alphabet together with the european - arabic digits are , for the purpose of domain names , termed\nascii characters\n( ascii = american standard code for information interchange ) . these are also included in the broader range of\nunicode characters\nthat provides the basis for idns . the\nhostname rule\nrequires that all domain names of the type under consideration here are stored in the dns using only the ascii characters listed above , with the one further addition of the hyphen\n-\n. the unicode form of an idn therefore requires special encoding before it is entered into the dns . the following terminology is used when distinguishing between these forms : a domain name consists of a series of\nlabels\n( separated by\ndots\n) . the ascii form of an idn label is termed an\na - label\n. all operations defined in the dns protocol use a - labels exclusively . the unicode form , which a user expects to be displayed , is termed a\nu - label\n. the difference may be illustrated with the hindi word for\ntest\n\u2014 \u092a\u0930\u0940\u0915\u093e \u2014 appearing here as a u - label would ( in the devanagari script ) . a special form of\nascii compatible encoding\n( abbreviated ace ) is applied to this to produce the corresponding a - label : xn - - 11b5bs1di . a domain name that only includes ascii letters , digits , and hyphens is termed an\nldh label\n. although the definitions of a - labels and ldh - labels overlap , a name consisting exclusively of ldh labels , such as\nurltoken\nis not an idn .\nwe will strive to offer our clients the most technological edgar filing methods available . our edgar filing service will provide complete edgar conversion services and is available 24 hours a day , 7 days a week . we will offer all aspects of edgar i and ii ( ascii & html ) conversion and filings . we will market our service by word of mouth or on our website at urltoken\nnote : to read the pdf version you need adobe acrobat reader on your system . if the adobe download site is not accessible to you , you can download acrobat reader from an accessible page at : urltoken . if you choose not to use acrobat reader you can have the pdf file converted to html or ascii text by using one of the conversion services offered by adobe at urltoken .\nthe five million volt van de graaff generator represents the first large - scale program in nuclear physics established in industry . constructed by the westinghouse electric corporation in 1937 , it made possible precise measurements of nuclear reactions and provided valuable research experience for the company ' s pioneering work in nuclear power .\nthere are many elements to a country\u2019s corporate income tax system other than its rules for corporate groups that can affect the ability of corporations to use tax losses . an important characteristic in this respect is the extent to which a corporation can carry - over its own losses ( table 5 ) .\ntechnology : our tireless servant [ pdf files ] a set of public talks given by william c . norris , chairman and ceo of control data corporation , in 1977 - 78 , addressing employment , education , export policy , and the image of business , as well as urban and rural life .\non 16 december 1953 , the first television broadcast in western canada was transmitted from this site by the canadian broadcasting corporation ' s cbut channel 2 . the engineering experience gained here was instrumental in the subsequent establishment of the more than one thousand public and private television broadcasting sites that serve western canada today .\nhowever , during the 1980s when the videogame market seemed to collapse , the group decided to focus on publishing japanese games for the popular consoles of the time - the most notable of these being the nintendo entertainment system and the sega genesis . the company reported success in this market , and chose to form an american branch of their company . this branch was formed in 1991 , and became known as ascii entertainment .\nthe translator device 14 includes an output cable 6 and plug 7 that connects to an rs 232 ( com ) port 22 on the on - board computer 20 . the translator device 14 includes a microprocessor and custom circuitry ( not shown ) that translate the signals from the motor vehicle ' s sensors 3 - 5 or computer module 7 to ascii text file capable of being used by the on - board computer 20 .\nnhk ( japan broadcasting corporation ) began broadcasting emergency warning code signals in 1985 . the system embedded signals within am and fm radio broadcasts that provided reliable and prompt transmission of emergency warning information to the public . during the course of digital tv standardization , the warning codes were integrated into technical standards of international satellite and terrestrial broadcasting .\ntranslator devices , also known as diagnostic scanners , are available that connect to the obd - ii connector plug and translate the diagnostic test signals into ascii files capable of being used by a personal computer . one translator device , known as autotap , is available from b & b electronics manufacturing company , of ottawa , ill . using this device , independent mechanics are able to connect to the obd - ii connector plug and obtain factory diagnostic service code information .\nin 1930 , at tokyo institute of technology , drs . yogoro kato and takeshi takei invented ferrite , a magnetic ceramic compound containing oxides of iron and of other metals with properties useful in electronics . tdk corporation began mass production of ferrite cores in 1937 for use in radio equipment . the electric and electronics industries use ferrites in numerous applications today .\nasiarim corporation , a nevada corporation , was formed on june 15 , 2007 . we are a development stage company , which have generated a modest revenue of $ 1 , 432 to date . we were formed to be a business consulting firm with a mission to provide business consulting services ( i . e . strategic business planning and management consulting , etc . ) to small domestic companies as well as to assist\nsmall to medium\nsized companies in the asia pacific region , particularly in china , to establish a business presence in the united states . the company also provides a range of electronic document conversion ( edgarizing ) service for companies and individuals that need to file periodically with the sec edgar system .\nin 1956 , ampex corporation of redwood city , california , introduced the first practical videotape recorder for television stations and networks to produce and time - shift broadcasts , replacing impractical\nkinescope\nmovie film previously used to record tv . the emmy - award - winning ampex\nvtr\nanalog - video standard ruled broadcasting and video production worldwide for twenty years .\nsharp corporation pioneered the development and commercialization of photovoltaic ( pv ) cells for applications ranging from satellites to lighthouses to residential uses . from the beginning of research into monocrystal pv - cells in 1959 , to the mass production of amorphous pv - cells in 1983 , this work contributed greatly toward the industrialization of photovoltaic technologies and toward the mitigation of global warming .\nany amendment to these articles shall require ( a ) the affirmative vote of at least three - fourths of the directors of the corporation , and ( b ) approval in writing by the empowered community , a california nonprofit association established by the bylaws ( the \u201c empowered community \u201d ) , following procedures set forth in article 25 . 2 of the bylaws .\njune 28 , microsoft announces a new corporate logo , new packaging , and a comprehensive set of retail dealer support materials . the new logo for microsoft corporation , dubbed the\nblibbet ,\nwill be officially launched at fall / comdex ' 82 . the logo design is the name , microsoft , with a distinctive letter\no\nfilled with horizontal lines .\nunder the interprovincial taxable income allocation rules , which are applied at the corporate entity level , if a corporation has a permanent establishment in a particular province and has no permanent establishment outside that province , the whole of its taxable income is allocated to that province . if a corporation has a permanent establishment in more than one province , its taxable income is apportioned among those provinces according to an allocation formula [ 4 ] . often , in the case of a corporate group , the allocations calculated for provincial taxation purposes are different for each group member . as a result , changes in the income of various group members due to intra - group transactions may result in a shifting of taxable income ( or losses ) between provinces .\nin 1982 , the tokyo astronomical observatory in collaboration with mitsubishi electric corporation completed the 45 - m telescope as the world\u2019s largest antenna for millimeter - wave radio astronomy . the 45 - m telescope ' s innovative engineering contributed to the progress of radio astronomy by enabling high - resolution and high - sensitivity observations . notable discoveries included new interstellar molecules and a black hole .\nthe system 10 uses a translator device 14 , also known as diagnostic scanners , capable of connected to an existing obd - ii connector plug 8 and translate the diagnostic test signals into ascii files capable of being used by a personal computer . one translator device 14 , known as autotap , is available from b & b electronics manufacturing company , of ottawa , ill . each motor vehicle that uses the system 10 must have a translator device 14 that connects to the obd - ii plug connector 8 .\nthe range of variations shows that it is possible to achieve a particular degree of integration in the tax system through various means . for example , consolidation can be achieved by disregarding the separate identities of subsidiary corporations , with each item of revenue or expenditure of the subsidiaries being attributed to a parent corporation . such an approach would be complex , and would require substantial modifications to basic structures and concepts in the corporate tax system , including those related to inter - company transactions . another method of consolidation would see each subsidiary retaining its identity for tax purposes , with accounts reported on either financial statements or tax statements being aggregated on a consolidated tax return . a third consolidation technique would be to retain the identities of each member of the group and have each member calculate its income separately , following which the profits and losses of all group members would be transferred to the parent corporation . similarly , there are various approaches to implementing a loss transfer system : some systems require a taxable payment from one member of a corporate group to another , while other systems require a loss corporation to surrender its tax loss to be used by another member of its corporate group .\nany transaction or series of transactions that would result in the sale or disposition of all or substantially all of icann\u2019s assets shall require ( a ) the affirmative vote of at least three - fourths of the directors of the corporation , and ( b ) approval in writing by the empowered community prior to the consummation of the transaction , following procedures set forth in article 26 of the bylaws .\nrobert m . price professional speeches ( 1970 - 2009 ) [ pdf files ] a unique set of 450 speeches given by robert price , former ceo of control data corporation , including presentations to the cdc board of directors , financial analysts , professional groups , civic organizations , university audiences , and cdc employees . the speeches may be free - text searched or examined in thematic and chronological order .\na loss transfer system ( sometimes called a group relief system ) generally preserves the separate identities of the members of a corporate group while allowing a member of the corporate group with a loss to transfer part or all of that loss to one or more profitable members of the same group . by applying one corporation\u2019s loss against another\u2019s profits , the total tax liability of the corporate group is reduced .\nas a result of investment , the combined shareholding ratio of csk , sega and isao okawa , chairman of csk and sega , will be 45 percent of ascii\u2019s shares . \u201cby combining the rich resources of the three companies , we can expect maximum synergy effects , \u201d said okawa . \u201cwe are competing with sony corp . and matsushita electric industrial co . , and we are also looking at walt disney co . and hollywood , \u201d he said . \u201cto compete with those rivals , we must combine our resources and power . \u201d\npioneering ticket examining machines , designed to speed commuter railroad use substantially , were first installed in 1965 , based on work by a joint research team of osaka university and kintetsu corporation . following this work , an improved version - - based on joint work by omron , kintetsu , and hankyu corporations using punched cards and magnetic cards - - was first deployed in 1967 and at nineteen stations in 1971 .\nin early 1982 , burr - brown research corporation , later part of texas instruments , inc . , demonstrated a 16 - bit monolithic digital - to - analog converter . coupled with earlier compact disc development by philips and sony , it enabled affordable high - quality compact disc players , helped transform music distribution and playback from analog phonograph records to digital compact discs , and ushered in digital media playback .\nin 1984 , kyoto university built the mu ( middle and upper atmosphere ) radar as the first large - scale mst ( mesosphere , stratosphere , and troposphere ) radar with a two - dimensional active phased array antenna system , with the collaboration of mitsubishi electric corporation . the mu radar enabled continuous and flexible observation of the atmosphere , and has contributed to the progress of atmospheric science and radar engineering .\nin our opinion , the financial statements referred to above present fairly in all material respects , the financial position of asiarim corporation ( a development stage company ) as of september 30 , 2007 and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the period from june 15 , 2007 ( inception ) to september 30 , 2007 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the united states of america .\nnhk began the world ' s first direct broadcast satellite service in may , 1984 . this was the culmination of eighteen years of research that included the development of an inexpensive low - noise receiver and investigations of rain attenuation in the 12 ghz band . rrl , nasda , tscj , toshiba corporation , general electric company , and nasa participated with nhk to make satellite broadcasting to the home a practical reality .\nin other canadian corporate groups , subsidiaries are not controlled by a common parent corporation at the top tier . for example , some corporate groups consist of multiple top - tier corporations , which could be controlled by the same individual or by various related individuals ( see example 2 below ) . currently , the corporate members of such related groups may be able to engage in loss utilization transactions . [ 5 ]\ncompleted in 1964 as the highest weather radar in the world in the pre - satellite era , the mount fuji radar system almost immediately warned of a major storm over 800 km away . in addition to advancing the technology of weather radar , it pioneered aspects of remote - control and low - maintenance of complex electronic systems . the radar was planned by the japan meteorological agency and constructed by mitsubishi electric corporation .\nnhk ( japan broadcasting corporation ) developed high - definition television ( hdtv ) , a high - resolution and wide - screen television system designed to convey a strong sense of reality to viewers . research began in 1964 , ranging from psychophysical experiments to system development . in 1989 , the world ' s first hdtv broadcast via satellite opened a new era in broadcasting . since 1989 , hdtv has spread throughout the world .\nseattle natives gates and allen announce plans to return home and set up offices in bellevue , washington , becoming the first microcomputer software company in the northwest . a meeting between japanese computer magazine publisher kay nishi and bill gates prompts the establishment of ascii microsoft , a japanese company that markets microsoft products to original equipment manufacturers , dealers , and end users . interestingly enough , although the products are in english , they sell well . microsoft is still exclusively in the business of developing languages , and microsoft basic is the language of choice for the entire burgeoning industry .\nin the 1950s , a need for a common business language was on the rise . there was a lack of compatibility across the business machines , and programming was expensive in time and cost in general . thus in 1959 , mary k . hawes from burroughs corporation initiated a meeting between users and manufacturers to develop specifications for a common business language , which evolved into what is known today as cobol ( common business oriented language ) .\nwith respect to corporations that are part of the same eligible corporate group for purposes of the group taxation system on a year - to - year basis , it would need to be decided whether a corporate group would be able to offset losses or other tax attributes accumulated in one member corporation during one taxation year with income earned by other members during a different taxation year , during which years each is a member of the same corporate group .\nwe have audited the accompanying balance sheet of asiarim corporation ( a development stage company ) as of september 30 , 2007 and the related statements of operations , changes in stockholders ' equity and cash flows for the period from june 15 , 2007 ( inception ) to september 30 , 2007 . these financial statements are the responsibility of the company ' s management . our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit .\ngermany\u2019s \u201corganschaft\u201d system requires that both the income and losses ( but not other tax attributes ) of participating subsidiaries be rolled up to the parent corporation after the income or loss of the subsidiary is determined . the parent must sign a multi - year profit / loss transfer agreement with each subsidiary with which it wishes to use this system ; eligibility is determined using a 50 percent ownership threshold . this system would represent an intermediate point along the spectrum .\na sharp corporation project team designed and produced several families of electronic calculators on the basis of all - transistor ( 1964 ) , bipolar and mos integrated circuit ( 1967 ) , mos large scale integration ( 1969 ) and cmos - lsi / liquid crystal display ( 1973 ) . the integration of cmos - lsi and lcd devices onto a single glass substrate yielded battery - powered calculators . these achievements made possible the widespread personal use of hand - held calculators\naustralia has a consolidation system which eliminates the separate identities of subsidiary members of a corporate group for tax purposes . there is no recognition or reporting of income or losses at the level of the subsidiary . instead , any external transactions undertaken by group members are taxed as if the transaction was undertaken by the corporate parent . the system is optional for the parent corporation ; however , once elected , it is irrevocable and mandatory for all wholly - owned subsidiaries .\na new group taxation system could potentially allow members of a corporate group access to various types of unused tax attributes originating with other members of the same corporate group . depending on the type of system under consideration , the range of tax attributes that could be accessed could be limited ( for example , only to non - capital losses ) , or could encompass all tax attributes of a corporation ( for example , investment tax credits and capital cost allowances ) .\nan example of a group contribution , or subvention , system is found in finland . it permits one member of a corporate group to make a deductible payment to another member of the group ; the payment is included in the recipient\u2019s taxable income and reduces the recipient\u2019s current - year loss if the recipient is loss - incurring . the amount of the contribution is capped by the profits available for transfer that originate in the member of the group making the payment . participation is voluntary , and does not require that all group members participate . membership in the group is determined using a 90 percent ownership threshold , either between the two corporations or with respect to a common direct or indirect corporate parent . the payment made by profitable corporation cannot exceed the profits of that corporation for the year of the transfer ( i . e . the payment cannot be used to create a loss ) . somewhat similar systems are used in sweden and norway .\nthe german \u201corganschaft\u201d is a group taxation system with elements of both a consolidation and an attribute transfer regime . to participate in the german system , a parent corporation and a subsidiary must enter into an agreement with a minimum duration of at least five years . under the agreement , the subsidiary calculates its own profit or loss for tax purposes , and this profit or loss is transferred to the parent annually , for inclusion in the parent corporation\u2019s tax return . it is voluntary whether to enter into such an agreement , and a separate agreement is needed with each subsidiary . the parent must directly or indirectly own more than 50 percent of the voting rights of the subsidiary . loss carry - forwards of participating subsidiaries are frozen for the duration of the organschaft agreement and cannot be applied against the income of the subsidiary or of other participating group members . loss carry - forwards of the parent originating prior to the organschaft can generally be netted with the income of the fiscal unity .\njoyce currie little was one of the original programmers at convair aircraft corporation in the wind tunnel division in the late 1950s . she wrote programs to analyze data taken from models ( e . g . , airplanes , automobiles , radio towers ) that were tested in an 8 - foot by 12 - foot wind tunnel . she wrote her programs in an assembly language , soap , which was run on an ibm 650 with punched cards . to ensure accurate and reliable results , a room full of 37 women using frieden calculators calculated all the check - points to confirm the computer output .\nthe cook report on internet protocol : technology , economics , policy is a monthly newsletter focusing on the technology and policy complexities of internet infrastructure development . the cook report has been published since april 1992 . the abstracts and executive summaries of past issues since 1993 are available at the cook report web site . from 2002 to 2006 , the science & engineering library subscribed to the full - text of the newsletter in both pdf and ascii ( plain - text ) formats . in 2009 the science & engineering library sent the files to the charles babbage institute for hosting and preservation . as a licensed resource , access is limited to university of minnesota students , faculty and staff . to view an issue of the cook report , please click on the format ( pdf or txt ) for the month that you would like to access .\nthese objects and other objects are met by a system designed to be used with motor vehicles that use sensors and an on - board diagnostic system , such as obd - ii , that enables users to review real time and historical diagnostic and performance information data for one motor vehicle or a plurality of motor vehicles . the system includes the use of a translating means that connects to the motor vehicle ' s on - board diagnostic system . in one embodiment , the translating means is a separate translator device designed specifically to connect to a commonly used obd - ii connector plug . the translator device includes a translator program capable of translating the proprietary diagnostic test signals into diagnostic service codes presented in a standard computer language , such as ascii files , to be used by an electronic device , hereinafter called an on - board computer .\nthe driverupdate \u2122 utility uses award - winning cloud - based data collection technology to conveniently update multiple pc drivers . drivers may also be available for free directly from manufacturers ' websites . * charges apply for a license with premium features . driverupdate and slimcleaner plus are trademarks of slimware utilities holdings , inc . , an award - winning software company . microsoft and windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of microsoft corporation in the united states and / or other countries . any other third - party products , brands or trademarks listed above are the sole property of their respective owner . no affiliation or endorsement is intended or implied .\nmore practically , under a formal system , the rules for determining the eligibility of the group or of particular group members would need to be clear , simple , and of general application . without a common parent corporation , it may be difficult to develop a clear test to determine membership in a corporate group , or to identify a unique corporate group . also , a designated corporate parent would be required for some of the possible approaches to a group taxation system ( for example , if profits and losses of participating subsidiaries are to be rolled up to the parent ) . there would likely be other complexities as well . [ 6 ]\nby only a small edge , microsoft surpasses rival lotus development corporation as the top software vendor . microsoft hires mike maples from ibm to provide direction in the applications division . maples reorganizes the group into five business units : graphics , analysis , data access , office , and entry . in another key business move , microsoft ' s manufacturing and distribution division moves to a 260 , 000 square - foot facility - canyon park - in bothell , washington . to keep the ever - increasing number of customers happy and productive , the company establishes a new product support services facility , handling more than 1 , 000 , 000 calls per month .\nin the mid - 1970s winters became active in share , an international business machines ( ibm ) computer user group . in 1976 she joined share ' s human factors project , a group dedicated to educating members of share and employees of ibm about the importance of human factors in the design of hardware and , especially , software and conducting research into human factors and software appraisal tools . winters became deputy manager of the project in 1978 and served as project manager from 1983 to 1987 . she also served on the interactive systems ( intersys ) task force from 1979 - 1982 and was a primary author of the task force ' s report . she became vice chair of the ascii / epcdic committee ( later , a task force ) in 1987 and manager of the integrated technology group in 1988 . winters also belonged to the human factors society and the association for computing machinery .\nthe high - technology company : a historical research and archival guide [ pdf , 60 . 2mb , 134pgs ] by bruce h . bruemmer and sheldon hochheiser published by the charles babbage institute in 1989 , this pioneering guide to archival practices in high - tech companies was for some years distributed by the society of american archivists . stanford\u2019s henry lowood identified it as one of the \u201cindispensable guides\u201d in the history of computing that helped shape \u201cthe strategies and programs that guided the growth of archival resources in the history of computing . \u201d the guide lists the general types of business records as well as provides a \u201cdocumentary probe\u201d based on the control data corporation records held at cbi .\na system for transmitting , collecting and displaying diagnostic and operational information from one or more motor vehicles to a central server connected to a wide area network . the system is designed to be used with an existing on - board diagnostic system found in most motor vehicles manufactured today . the system includes a translator device capable of translating the codes from an on - board diagnostic connector into computer readable files such as ascii files . the translator device may be connected to an on - board computer that includes a wireless modem capable of connecting to a wireless communication network and eventually to a wide area network . a central server is connected to the wide area network which receives and stores information from the on - board computer . authorized users may connect to central server via the wide area network and request information therefrom regarding selected motor vehicles . all of the information may be presented in a single interface ."]}
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hannstar display corporation most overbought , hon hai precision ind . co . , ltd . most oversold .\nhannstar display corporation - company profile & financial analysis summary icd research ' s hannstar display corporation - company profile & financial analysis contains in depth information and data about the company and its operations . the profile contains a company overview , key facts , major products and services , financial ratios , financial analysis , key employees , company locations and subsidiaries . key findings this report is a crucial resource for industry executives and anyone looking to access key information about hannstar display corporation the report utilizes a wide range of primary and secondary sources , which are analyzed and presented in a consistent and easily accessible format . icd research strictly follows a standardized research methodology to ensure high levels of data quality and these characteristics guarantee a unique report . synopsis identifies crucial company information about hannstar display corporation along with major products and services for business intelligence requirements . provides key ratios on company ' s financial performance . identifies key employees to assist with key business decisions . provides annual and interim financial ratios . reasons to buy enhance your understanding of hannstar display corporation increase business / sales activities by understanding customers\u2019 businesses better . recognize potential partnerships and suppliers . qualify prospective partners , affiliates or suppliers . acquire up - to - date company information and an understanding of the company\u2019s financial health . key highlights hannstar display corporation ( hannstar display ) is a manufacturer and supplier of electronic products . the company offers tft - lcd products . its products portfolio includes hsd190men4 - a , hsd190men6 - a , hsd140phw2 - b , hsd101phw1 - b , hsd101phw1 - a , hsd070pww2 - a , hsd070pfw3 - d and hsd070idw3 - a00 - 0299 , among others . hannstar display ' s products find applications in desktop computer , notebook computer displays , monitor , tablet , portable dvd , mobile , car display and digital photo frame . the company markets its products throughout taiwan . it operates through its facilities located in taipei city and tainan city , taiwan ; and nanjing , china . hannstar display is headquartered in taipei city , taiwan .\nhannstar display corporation company profile is a complete analysis of the companys operations , strategies , outlook and historic performance . the research work analyzes key strategies in current market conditions , swot profile , future plans and projects being planned by the company . current operations , potential segments along with its key advantages which provide an edge over its competitors are detailed . hannstar display corporation s business description , products , services and projects are detailed in the report . further , key brands , operating locations , subsidiaries and affiliates are analyzed in detail . hannstar display corporation company profile competitors are listed along with ceos annual outlook statement , key employees , organization structure and contact information is analyzed . further , m & a ; deals , expansion and asset purchase plans of the company are also detailed . detailed swot and financial analysis of hannstar display corporation are included in the research work . key events in the history of the company and all latest updates of the company are provided .\nthe 3 securities that reported the highest overbought positions ( thousand shares ) by foreign investors during the week of aug . 21 ~ aug . 25 , 2017 were : hannstar display corporation 90 , 911 , united microelectronics corp . 65 , 542 , china airlines ltd . 53 , 262 , respectively .\nhannstar display corporation is a taiwan - based technology company , primarily involved in the research and production of monitors , notebook displays , and televisions . , hannstar has possessed a clear service philosophy . they aim to provide humanity with the healthiest possible visual environment ; they are engaged in the development , manufacture and sale of low - radiation , low energy consumption tft - lcd which is lightweight and convenient to use .\nhannstar display corporation ( nanjing ) specializes in the final stage assembling of liquid crystal modules ( lcm ) and the production of liquid crystal display screens in aid of the production of lcd monitors . mass production is currently in progress in september 2002 . hannstar ( nanjing ) recently had increased lcm production capacity and reached 1 , 200 , 000 units of its capacity per month . no . 18 , heng fei road , nanjing economic & technology development zone , nanjing 210038 , p . r . china tel\uff1a ( 86 ) 25 - 85803888 fax\uff1a ( 86 ) 25 - 85801711\nlg display , au optronics and chunghwa picture tubes also received reductions in their fines to reward them for cooperating with the investigation .\nhannstar \u00ae display corporation (\nhannstar \u00ae\n) was established in june 1998 . we are specialized in the manufacturing of tft - lcd products and these main applications are in notebook computer displays and desktop computer monitors . at the beginning of our establishment , we have built up a clear operation concept , i . e . , providing human beings with the most healthy visionary environment and dedicated to the r & d , manufacture and sales of low - radiation , low power consumption and compact & convenient tft - lcd .\nhannstar display corp . is a taiwan - based company principally engaged in the research , development , design , manufacture , sales and maintenance of thin film transistor liquid crystal displays ( tft - lcds ) and touch panels . the company\u2019s primary products include various sizes of tft - lcds , touch sensors , touch panel modules and touch . . . ( more )\ni will start with the cartel decision . the commission has fined six manufacturers of liquid crystal display ( lcd ) panels a total of nearly \u20ac649 million for operating a cartel between october 2001 and february 2006 .\nhannstar \u00ae now has one lcd fabrications and one lcm fabrication . through technology transfer from toshiba and hitachi , hannstar \u00ae acquired the state - of - the - art tft - lcd manufacturing technology with the highest efficiency for mass production . our customers include leading electronics companies both in taiwan and overseas . in the future , we start to build up a high - caliber technical team and develop our own technology to promote to a higher level of quality production .\nthe 3 securities that reported the highest oversold positions ( thousand shares ) by foreign investors during the week of aug . 21 ~ aug . 25 , 2017 were : hon hai precision ind . co . , ltd . 29 , 108 , au optronics corporation 21 , 111 , shin kong financial holding co . , ltd . 20 , 795 , respectively .\ntable 1 corporate information table 2 hannstar ' s capacity , shipment volume and value , 2009 - 2011 table 3 income statement , 1q 2010 - 3q 2012 table 4 non - operating statement , 1q 2010 - 3q 2012 table 5 revenue share by application , 2007 - 2011 table 6 business investment profile , 4q 2011 table 7 r & d expenses , 2007 - 2011 table 8 employees , 2007 - 2011 table 9 number of patents and effective regions , 2007 - 2012 . 11\never since the company was first established , hannstar has possessed a clear service philosophy . we aim to provide humanity with the healthiest possible visual environment ; we are engaged in the development , manufacture and sale of low - radiation , low energy consumption tft - lcd which is lightweight and convenient to use . looking ahead to the screen - age of the future , we are confident that we can give the next generation a window which is natural , free from obstacles , and eliminates distance !\nhannstar display corporation 7 / 9 / 2018 depositary service fee history report hnsry 410698104 us4106981040 taiwan gdr - 144a portal 20 : 1 2018 citibank , n . a . all rights reserved . citi and arc design and citibank are trademarks and service marks of citigroup inc . or its affiliates , used and registered throughout the world . the above information is being provided solely for information purposes by citi . at the time of publication , this information was believed to be accurate , but citi makes no representation or warranty as to correctness of the information set forth above . the above information does not constitute a recommendation , solicitation or offer by citi for the purchase or sale of any securities , nor shall this material be construed in any way as investment or legal advice or a recommendation , reference or endorsement by citi . record date fee per dr billing date 12 / 29 / 17 $ 0 . 020000 1 / 30 / 18 12 / 30 / 16 $ 0 . 020000 1 / 31 / 17 12 / 31 / 15 $ 0 . 020000 1 / 29 / 16 12 / 31 / 14 $ 0 . 020000 1 / 30 / 15 12 / 31 / 13 $ 0 . 020000 1 / 31 / 14 12 / 31 / 12 $ 0 . 020000 1 / 31 / 13 12 / 30 / 11 $ 0 . 020000 1 / 31 / 12 12 / 31 / 10 $ 0 . 020000 1 / 31 / 11 12 / 31 / 09 $ 0 . 020000 12 / 31 / 08 $ 0 . 000000 12 / 31 / 07 no charge 12 / 29 / 06 no charge 12 / 31 / 05 no charge 12 / 31 / 04 $ 0 . 015000 12 / 31 / 03 no charge\naddress : 26th floor . , no . 1 , songzhi road , xinyi district , taipei 110 , taiwan , r . o . c .\naddress : 4f , no . 15 , ln 168 , xing shan rd . , neihu dist . , taipei city 114 , taiwan , r . o . c .\naddress : no . 35 . nanke 2nd rd . , xinshi district , tainan city 741 , tainan science park , taiwan , r . o . c\naddress : 33 , heng fei road , nanjing economic & technology development zone , nanjing 210038 , p . r . china\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 transitional / / en\nurltoken\ni would like to announce three separate competition decisions that the european commission has taken today .\nlcd panels are used in televisions , computer monitors , and computer notebook screens . the companies involved are :\nall of the companies are based outside of the eea , and the key meetings took place outside of the eea . however the cartel concerned the prices of goods sold in the eea .\nforeign companies , like european ones , have an obligation to respect competition rules when they do business in europe . the fact that the cartel meetings took place outside the eu is no excuse .\nthis was a very well organised cartel with monthly meetings , called\nthe crystal meetings\n, held mostly in hotels in taiwan .\nin total the six manufacturers met around 60 times , for the purpose of agreeing prices , including price ranges and minimum prices . they exchanged information on future production planning , capacity utilisation , and trading conditions .\nall of these discussions were clearly illegal under eu competition rules . and the evidence shows that the participants were aware of the illegality of their conduct .\nduring the period of the cartel , the producers sold lcd panels either alone or as part of televisions , computers and notebooks incorporating those panels \u2013 worth more than seven billion euro in the eea .\nthe fines are based upon the value of the affected sales over the duration of the cartel .\nsamsung electronics received full immunity under our leniency programme , for bringing the cartel to the commission\u2019s attention and providing valuable information .\ntwo of the companies asked for a reduction in the fine claiming that they would be unable to pay it . the commission looked carefully at the circumstances of the companies , and concluded that neither request was justified .\nthe second case concerns the prices set and charged between banks for visa debit card payments , the so - called multilateral interchange fee .\nthe commission was concerned that the multilateral interchange fees charged by visa were disproportionate and restricted competition between the banks of the merchants , thereby inflating charges to shops and other merchants that accept payment cards and ultimately increasing prices for consumers .\nafter a lengthy investigation and discussions with visa europe , the commission today adopted a commitments decision , under article 9 of the antitrust regulation , making legally - binding the remedies provided by visa europe to solve the competition problems we had identified .\nthis case is far reaching as it concerns all cross - border transactions as well as national transactions where the interchange fee is fixed by visa . when the commitments were proposed the countries concerned were greece , hungary , iceland , ireland , italy , malta , sweden , luxembourg and the netherlands . but this list could change during the course of the commitments , for example if visa becomes responsible for setting the interchange fees in other countries .\nunder the decision , the multilateral interchange fee for consumer debit cards in the countries concerned will be substantially cut to 0 . 2 % of the transaction cost , the level where merchants have no preference whether consumers pay with a visa debit card or with cash .\nthe commitments will cover several hundred million transactions every year worth between \u20ac10 and 20 billion . today ' s commitments decision will bring concrete benefits to merchants , who are often small and medium sized firms , and to consumers themselves .\npermettez - moi de passer au fran\u00e7ais pour vous pr\u00e9senter la derni\u00e8re d\u00e9cision , concernant l ' ordre national des pharmaciens ( onp ) fran\u00e7ais .\nsont en cause ici des d\u00e9cisions prises par cette association professionnelle \u00e0 l ' \u00e9gard d ' une partie de la profession , \u00e0 savoir les laboratoires d ' analyse de biologie m\u00e9dicale .\nnotre d\u00e9cision concerne aussi exclusivement les activit\u00e9s \u00e9conomiques de l ' ordre et de ses entreprises membres , et est sans rapport avec la mission confi\u00e9e par l ' etat pour veiller au respect des devoirs professionnels des pharmaciens .\nle probl\u00e8me est que les pratiques de l ' ordre sont all\u00e9es au - del\u00e0 de ce qu ' autorisait le cadre l\u00e9gal fran\u00e7ais . or un laboratoire d ' analyses est une entreprise et , en tant qu '\nassociation d ' entreprises\n, l ' ordre est tenue de respecter le droit europ\u00e9en de la concurrence .\napr\u00e8s une enqu\u00eate approfondie , la commission a tout d ' abord constat\u00e9 que l ' ordre avait cherch\u00e9 \u00e0 imposer des prix minimums , notamment en limitant la possibilit\u00e9 de remises de prix par les laboratoires priv\u00e9s . ceci au d\u00e9triment des int\u00e9r\u00eats des h\u00f4pitaux et organismes d\u2019assurance sant\u00e9 publics ainsi que des patients et contribuables .\nd ' autre part , l ' ordre a entrav\u00e9 le d\u00e9veloppement de groupes de laboratoires sur le march\u00e9 des analyses m\u00e9dicales , au - del\u00e0 des limites fix\u00e9es par la loi fran\u00e7aise .\nil a , par ailleurs , \u00e9t\u00e9 constat\u00e9 que pendant la p\u00e9riode de l\u2019enqu\u00eate , les prix des tests d\u2019analyse m\u00e9dicale les plus fr\u00e9quents \u00e9taient jusqu\u2019\u00e0 deux \u00e0 trois fois plus \u00e9lev\u00e9s en france que dans d\u2019autres etats membres .\nen cons\u00e9quence des violations \u00e9tablies , la commission a impos\u00e9 une amende de 5 millions d ' \u20ac \u00e0 l ' onp et ses organes dirigeants . la commission ordonne en outre l ' arr\u00eat des pratiques anticoncurrentielles toujours en cours .\nvoil\u00e0 ce que je voulais vous dire en cette derni\u00e8re conf\u00e9rence de presse de l ' ann\u00e9e . je suis \u00e0 votre disposition pour vos questions \u00e9ventuelles .\n\u25cftft - lcd makes you cross plains and mountains and reach the farthest ends of the earth . \u25cftft - lcd enriches your world and bring everything to life !\n4f , no . 15 , ln 168 , xing shan rd . , neihu dist . , taipei city 114 , taiwan , r . o . c . tel\uff1a ( 886 ) 2 - 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regulation regime under the ft editorial code of practice .\ntwse announced today that the securities net overbought position by foreign investors was nt $ 15 . 62 billion during the week of aug . 21 ~ aug . 25 , 2017 .\nthis represented the difference between nt $ 119 . 77 billion securities bought and nt $ 104 . 15 billion securities sold .\nthe accumulated net overbought position by foreign investors , during the period year to aug . 25 , 2017 , was nt $ 255 . 95 billion . this represented the difference between nt $ 4 , 078 . 17 billion securities bought and nt $ 3 , 822 . 22 billion securities sold .\nthe market capitalization of the shareholdings of foreign investors was nt $ 13 , 051 . 99 billion as of aug . 25 , 2017 , or 42 . 11 % of the total market capitalization . this is higher ( by nt $ 264 . 33 billion ) than that a week ago .\n3f , 9f - 12f , 19f , no . 7 , sec . 5 , xinyi rd . , taipei city 11049 , taiwan ( r . o . c . ) tel : 886 - 2 - 81013101 isc : 886 - 2 - 27928188"]}
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", "topic": 39}], "title": "the cochran firm", "paragraphs": ["the cochran firm remembers former national president , attorney jock m . smith - the cochran firm\nthe cochran firm atlanta ranked among best in u . s . : the cochran firm is proud to announce the . . .\na founding partner of the cochran firm with johnnie l . cochran , jr . , keith currently serves as a member of the cochran firm\u2019s management team for national operations and has managed the firm\u2019s national operations and development since 1998 .\nwelcome to the cochran firm , founded over 40 years ago by legendary attorney johnnie l . cochran , jr .\nmarylovesjustice : the cochran firm defrauds d . c . lawyers , according to lawsuit\nhear an interview of former cochran firm attorney shawn chapman holley , who filed suit against the cochran firm frauds for sexism , racism , fraud . . .\nother lawyers who sued the cochran firm for various frauds will be added on another post . some are former lawyers with the cochran firm , and others are law firms that partnered with the cochran firm on specific cases . this writer cautions all legal professionals to abstain from contracting to represent cases alongside the cochran firm , lest your own good names get ruined when the cochran firm defrauds the clients you mutually represent . besides that , you might not get paid . according to one lawsuit , the cochran firm lied to the court to prevent legal fees that should have gone to a law firm the cochran firm partnered with on a case . please be careful .\ncatalano & plache may not be the first law firm that sued the cochran firm for fraud , but censorship keeps most civil actions against the cochran firm out of news reports , and judges ordinarily prevent the frauds from going before a jury .\nover the years the firm has acquired other practices including morrison anderson & purves and mcfadyen & semple . the firm of cochran dickie & mackenzie limited trading as cochran dickie was established in 2003 .\nif you\u2019ve been accused of embezzlement and need the right criminal defense law firm to represent you , please contact the cochran firm today for a free consultation .\nthe cochran firm apparently defrauds other law firms as well as its clients and some of its partners .\na cochran firm attorney , a cochran firm employee , anyone who is a part of our family , cares about the communities they live in and gives back with time , talent and if possible , treasure . we look for opportunities to lead or assist as part of our role with the cochran firm .\ncochran dickie can trace its origins in paisley back to the late 19th century . the firm of cochran dickie & mackenzie was created in 1962 when james mackenzie amalgamated his firm of alexander cochran & son with another old established practice of dugald d . dickie son & paterson\ncochran ' s family , including his widow , dale mason cochran , has spoken out about the controversy .\n\u201cdavid haynes at the cochran firm , d . c . was fantastic . he gave me the personalized attention my case needed and the cochran firm , d . c . kept me informed about my case every step of the way . \u201d\ncontroversy at cochran law firm shawn chapman holley \u2014 a former colleague of the late , famed lawyer johnnie cochran \u2014 is suing the law firm he made famous , claiming racial and gender discrimination , fraud and breach of contract .\nif you need an experienced criminal defense law firm to defend you against embezzlement charges , please call the cochran firm today at 1 - 800 - 843 - 3476 .\n( if cyberstalkers corrupt the link , google\nshawn chapman holley at npr re controversy at the cochran firm .\n)\nracial discrimination at the cochran firm ?\nasked public affairs consultant kerman maddox .\nwhen you think johnnie cochran , you think best and brightest in the black community .\nthe cochran firm has been named numerous times to the \u201chot list\u201d of top law firms in the u . s by the national law journal .\none might wonder if the cochran firm also cheated its client , mann ' s son , in the wrongful death civil action .\n( neufeld may be left holding the bag . ) the cochran firm is famous of its\nnow you see us , now you don ' t\nmagic tricks . the cochran firm ' s office in atlanta actually got judge wendy shoob to say there is no cochran firm office whatsoever within the state of georgia and dismiss my fraud lawsuit against the scoundrels based on that perjury ( neals v . the cochran firm , georgia superior court , 2005 ) . the firm got judge timothy batten to rule it\nimmaterial\nthat the cochran firm ' s defrauded my family to protect memphis shelby county jail after the secret arrest and wrongful death of larry neal ( united states district court , norther district of ga , neals v . the cochran firm , 2007 ) . see\nwrongful death of larry neal\ncritics expressed concern that the wide expansion into the criminal arena has left the cochran firm vulnerable to quality issues with some of its lawyers .\nthe cochran firm handles civil litigation and criminal defense claims for clients throughout the united states of america . the information on this website does not constitute legal advice nor form an attorney - client relationship . please contact the cochran firm today to schedule a free consultation .\nthe mid - south office of the cochran firm brings together some of the top medical malpractice attorneys in the area and gives them the nationwide resources of the cochran firm . our firm handles cases across tennessee , arkansas , and mississippi . they can pursue your case against any the most powerful opponent , be they individuals , multinational corporations , or government entities . the record of the cochran firm is unlike any other firm\u2019s : we have won cases for our clients against powerful opponents , cases that were not just about individuals or about money , but contributed to social change . if you have been injured , the cochran firm can help no matter who is responsible .\nthe cochran firm los angeles was founded over 40 years ago by the late johnnie l . cochran , jr . , one of the country\u2019s most well - known and well - respected legal advocates .\n\u201cwe could not have gotten through this legal process without the expertise and guidance of david haynes and the cochran firm ; they will help you and are very genuine about their work ! we highly recommend the cochran firm if you need trusted legal help . \u201d\nbaker would not discuss whether the family holds a financial stake in the firm .\nthe cochran firm and all its staff always help provide legal assistance to the community at the taste of soul gathering in the heart of the crenshaw district of los angeles .\nthe new york office of the cochran firm has partnered with some of the most talented attorneys in civil litigation and criminal defense and given them access to the nationwide resources of the cochran firm . our attorneys will pursue your case against powerful opponents , including government entities , corporations , and individuals .\nif you have been injured by someone else\u2019s negligence , please contact the experienced ohio personal injury attorneys at the cochran firm to schedule a consultation .\nthe cochran firm handles medical malpractice , catastrophic personal injuries , motor vehicle accidents & wrongful death claims for clients throughout the united states of america .\nfirm profiles allow you to feature all of the most important and impactful information that existing and potential clients want to know about your firm .\nand lying in georgia superior court ( denying that cochran cherry givens smith & sistrunk law office is in any way connected with the cochran firm or its memphis law office ) , the managing partner of the atlanta office of the cochran firm , hezekiah sistrunk , was rewarded by being inducted in the prestigious gate city bar hall of fame . see the embedded video below and at\ncontact the cochran firm atlanta immediately if you , a friend , or a family member has been a victim of police harassment in georgia .\nif you\u2019re looking for a skilled criminal defense attorney to help you fight drug charges brought against you , please contact the cochran firm today .\n\u201cafter contacting many attorneys i knew i found the right firm when i spoke to the their secretary on the phone , all of the other firms i called seemed uninterested , and uncaring , not the case when i contacted the cochran firm . i have faith i will get successful results with this firm on my side . \u201d\nthe cochran firm is dedicated to continuing the mission of johnnie cochran . we believe an attorney\u2019s job is not just handling cases . we are custodians of the law whose duty is to give voice to the voiceless and restore justice to the wronged .\nin 1995 derek joined what is today known as the cochran firm . he successfully represented , as co - lead counsel with firm founder johnny cochran , a diverse list of clients covering a wide variety of legal matters . in 2002 derek was selected as managing partner of the cochran firm and since then he has amassed an extraordinary record of million dollar verdicts and settlements , exceeding over $ 300 million to date .\nthe ohio office of the cochran firm brings the resources of a national law firm to ohio residents . when facing the legal system , you need an experienced attorney on your side who can draw from a vast network of contacts , information and expertise . do not face this situation alone . every day , the cochran firm helps american citizens who are facing overwhelming situations and intimidating opponents .\nthe philadelphia office of the cochran firm has partnered with some of the most talented lawyers in civil litigation and criminal defense and put at their disposal the nationwide resources of the cochran firm . our medical malpractice lawyers will pursue your case against even the most powerful opponents , whether they are government entities , corporations , or individuals . the cochran firm has a long record of success for our clients , and we can be successful for you . if you have been hurt , and those in power are either guilty , complicit , or silent , you do not have to feel disempowered , the cochran firm can help .\nthe cochran firm upholds the mission of johnnie cochran . our lawyers look at their work as not merely resolving cases . we know we are custodians of the law with a duty to return a voice to the silenced and restore justice to the wronged .\nat the cochran firm , we\u2019ve been fighting for those accused of drug - related offenses for decades . our criminal defense attorneys uphold the legacy of johnnie cochran , who understood how the criminal justice system can work against the rights of defendants .\nyou can count on the cochran firm\u2019s proven record of vigorous , ethical criminal defense . we\u2019ll be on your side when no one else is .\nthe cochran firm represents the crawford family . the march is being organized in conjunction with the national action network , led by civil rights leader and msnbc show host the rev . al sharpton .\nthe information on this website does not constitute legal advice nor form an attorney - client relationship . please contact the cochran firm today to schedule a free consultation .\nthe cochran firm brings together some of the most experienced and determined attorneys in the nation . these attorneys work tirelessly to right the injustice that has been brought upon you and your loved ones . no other firm in the country can show the same kind of results as the attorneys at the cochran firm . with these attorneys , you can count on thorough , dogged representation that does not back down from those who have acted against you .\nif you\u2019re facing an extortion charge , our criminal defense lawyers should be your first call . please contact the cochran firm today for a free consultation .\ni agree that the information i am submitting is not confidential and does not contain time - sensitive information . i understand that by submitting this information to the cochran firm , i am not entering into an attorney - client relationship with the firm .\nrandy mcmurray , who spoke on behalf of the cochran firm on npr in 2007 , also sued the cochran firm \u2014 for racism , fraud , and rico act racketeering . one of the most bazaar allegations was that dunn , in the california office , misused the firm ' s funds to buy sex from the staff , including women hired for the specific purpose of providing office sex for dunn . mcmurray explains why he sued the fraudulent , devious , sex crazed lawyers at the cochran firm for rico act racketeering on the rev . pinkney blogtalkradio show on february 17 , 2013 , and the show is archived at the link below :\nwhen the neal family sued the cochran firm for its fraud in federal court , the cochran firm proceeded to deny having any law offices whatsoever in memphis , tennessee . my 89 - year - old mother said ,\nbut that is where we signed contract .\ni said ,\ni know , mama .\nthe firm has continuously expanded over the years and is now one of the largest legal practices in paisley .\nfor the defense : johnnie cochran ' s whole career has been . . .\nthe cochran firm\u2019s criminal defense law firm has helped many clients like you who have been accused of embezzlement . these cases are often quite complex , involving difficult , complicated financial questions and hard - to - decipher documents and ledgers .\nthe attorneys of the cochran firm have over 30 years of experience in criminal defense law . our attorneys aggressively defend those clients charged with criminal offenses in federal , state , juvenile and military courts . attorneys with the cochran firm criminal defense section have handled thousands of criminal cases with positive results in a wide range of criminal charges .\npartner tracey l . brown joined the cochran firm in 2003 and has spearheaded the firm\u2019s employment law practice area . she specializes in employment discrimination , civil rights and police misconduct matters . her vigorous representation has resulted in multiple million dollar settlements and verdicts .\nat the cochran firm , our criminal defense attorneys level the playing field . we understand prosecutorial tactics , and we know how to defend those charged with drug - related offenses .\nrandy h . mcmurray , a partner in the firm , denied holley ' s charges .\nincluding ten unprecedented verdicts in excess of $ 100 million each and 35 in excess of $ 10 million , the cochran firm has secured over $ 45 . . .\nthe cochran firm atlanta held a press conference on march 9th , detailing its representation of noel hall , shot by off duty atlanta police sergeant last month . . .\nattorneys who are interested in filing suit against the cochran firm for racketeering and defrauding many former clients should email marylovesjustice @ urltoken or call 678 . 531 . 0262 .\nafter the alleged fraud against catalano & plache ,\ncochran\nseems to have\ndisappeared\nfrom the name and presumably from the law firm that is now named neufeld scheck & brustin .\nholley , who worked with cochran for 17 years , was appointed two years ago to be a liaison between the civil and criminal sides of the firm , according to her suit .\nholley said that after cochran ' s death in 2005 , leadership of the firm was turned over to white men who began to discriminate against black lawyers and black clients .\nfollowing the vision of the late johnnie l . cochran , jr . , our washington , d . c . - based attorneys fearlessly go up against powerful opponents on behalf of ordinary citizens . the cochran firm , d . c . is experienced in claims and litigation involving :\nthe cochran firm , founded by civil right activist johnny cochran , is staffed by attorneys dedicated to protecting the rights of all americans . we would be honored to meet with you free of charge to discuss your case and help you determine the most effective way to seek the justice you deserve .\nthe moment johnnie cochran realized o . j . simpson would go free | the oprah winfrey show | own\nyou can go to the barbershop , you can go to the supermarket , the church and hear the rumor about white folks taking over johnnie cochran ' s firm ,\nsaid los angeles political consultant kerman maddox .\nif you have been hurt , it may seem the odds are stacked against you , but the cochran firm has the strength to level the playing field . please schedule a free case review in detroit , michigan today .\nnpr ' s tony cox talks with holley and her attorney , dan stormer , about the lawsuit , as well as randy mcmurray , managing partner of the cochran law firm in los angeles .\nprominent trial attorney paul b . weitz was the founding and managing partner of paul b . weitz & associates , a partner in the personal injury firm of schneider , kleinick , weitz , damashek , a partner at kleinick & weitz llp , and currently a managing partner at the cochran firm .\nis one of the nation\u2019s largest personal injury & medical malpractice law firms with some of the most aggressive personal injury attorneys , known for their tireless and effective legal representation . the cochran firm partners have secured over\nif you are in need of a civil rights attorney , please contact the cochran firm online or by calling ( 800 ) 843 - 3476 today to schedule your free case evaluation .\nthe use of the internet or this form for communication with the firm or any individual member of the firm does not establish an attorney - client relationship . confidential or time - sensitive information should not be sent through this form .\nshawn chapman holley \u2014 a former colleague of the late , famed lawyer johnnie cochran \u2014 is suing the law firm he made famous , claiming racial and gender discrimination , fraud and breach of contract .\nmontgomery , al\u2013the family of attorney jock m . smith and members of the cochran firm are deeply saddened by the passing of jock m . smith , co - founder , national partner and president of the cochran firm , and managing partner of the firm\u2019s tuskegee , alabama office . mr . smith passed away on sunday morning , january 8 , 2012 . he is survived by his wife of 33 years , yvette smiley - smith and his daughter , janay smith . mr . smith was 63 .\nto learn more about us or to meet with an experienced personal injury attorney or criminal defense lawyer in your area , please contact the cochran firm today to schedule a free initial consultation .\nif you have been injured by someone in power , you may feel alone , but the cochran firm is here to help . please schedule a free mid - south case review today .\nthe heart of the cochran firm lies in civil rights law , civil rights litigation , civil rights trials , and making this a better and more just society through enforcement of our constitutionally guaranteed civil rights .\naccording to the suit , the demotion was approved by five managers of the firm , four of whom\nare caucasian males .\nmr . fischbein currently manages the medical malpractice division of the cochran firm . he has extensive experience in every aspect of litigating complex medical malpractice cases . mr . fischbein has negotiated numerous multimillion dollar settlements on behalf of cochran clients . he is also a member of the new york state trial lawyers association .\nafter a serious injury , your prospects may seem bleak , but the cochran firm has the resources , the skill , and the commitment to shine the light of justice on those who have injured you . please schedule a free philadelphia case review today .\n\u201c\u2026put the clients first , never ever accept second best . \u201d \u2013 johnnie l . cochran jr .\n\u201cjock was nationally known as an advocate for others and a well respected member of the legal profession . his absence will be felt for years , \u201d said hezekiah sistrunk , national partner with the cochran firm .\nthe washington , dc injury attorneys of the cochran firm , d . c . have decades of combined experienced and recovered millions of dollars for their clients . what sets us apart from other law firms is :\nshe claims that she became concerned about the quality of criminal representation being offered to clients . but when she raised her concerns with the partners at the cochran firm , they ignored her , then demoted her , she says .\nafter a serious injury , your prospects may seem bleak , but the cochran firm has the resources , the skill , and the commitment to shine the light of justice on those who have injured you . please schedule a free new york case review today .\nthe cochran firm , d . c . is proud to represent ordinary , hardworking people whose lives are forever changed by the careless , reckless , and otherwise negligent actions of powerful entities . whether the legal battle is against big insurance companies , pharmaceutical giants , municipal governments , or huge corporations , the cochran firm , d . c . is able to pursue cases to the full extent of the law to help try to obtain justice for our clients .\nif you\u2019ve been charged with a serious crime , an experienced criminal defense lawyer is a necessity . please call the cochran firm today at 1 - 800 - 843 - 3476 for a free consultation .\ncharlie rose - johnnie l . cochran jr . ( o . j . simpson trial )\nhe said that while neither he nor his firm , established by o . j . simpson attorney johnnie cochran , currently represent any such clients , there is a chance that could happen .\nthe complaint said cochran neufeld & scheck , a predecessor firm to neufeld scheck , agreed to jointly represent emil mann ' s estate in a new jersey court . ( see the full article in new york law journal )\nthe cochran firm\u2019s criminal defense attorneys even the scales . we won\u2019t be intimidated by the prosecution . we will investigate your case and find the flaws in the state\u2019s theories , find witnesses and arrange expert testimony on your behalf , and do everything possible to achieve preferred outcomes .\nfirst comes the phone call . or e - mail . or you just stop by our firm , the same firm johnnie l . cochran , jr . made history from for several decades . you speak with one of our highly trained legal assistants , we take down the information , and it is evaluated and summarized by our intake department .\nhis fame allowed him to expand the cochran firm into a national presence with more than 125 attorneys in more than a dozen cities , though the heart of it remained his mid - wilshire office . and the work of the firm , whether in los angeles , new york or maui , hawaii , remained civil rights cases and representing plaintiffs in civil litigation .\nshe was not fired ,\nhe said .\nour perceptions of her leaving the firm are different .\nprior to joining the cochran firm ms . brown was senior counsel at the federal trade commission in washington , d . c . where she litigated consumer fraud cases . she also served as a deputy district attorney for the county of los angeles .\nif you are in need of a criminal defense lawyer , please contact the cochran firm online or by calling ( 800 ) 843 - 3476 today to be put in touch with an experienced attorney in your area .\nwant to contact our personal injury & accident attorneys to discuss your case . call cochran firm atlanta toll - free ( 404 ) 222 - 9922 or send us your queries with this inquiry form .\nother changes brought controversy , including a merger with a national criminal defense firm , headquartered in santa monica , and the departure of holley and another black partner , eric ferrer , who also had worked extensively with cochran .\nthe cochran firm , d . c . is regionally ranked in 2 practice areas . the u . s . news - best lawyers\u00ae\nbest law firms\nrankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process . read how we rank firms .\nif you\u2019ve been accused of a drug crime and need an experienced criminal defense attorney at this difficult time in your life , please call the cochran firm today at 1 - 800 - 843 - 3476 for a free consultation .\njohnnie cochran , jr . exclusive interview ( oj simpson & others ) by filmmaker keith o ' derek\nif you live in washington dc , maryland , northern virginia , or the surrounding areas , and have suffered because of someone else\u2019s negligence , please contact the experienced dc personal injury lawyers at the cochran firm , dc , to schedule a no - charge consultation .\nwith the cochran firm on your side , you will have a team of experienced personal injury lawyers in washington dc , investigators , support staff , and an in - house registered nurse all dedicated to maximizing compensation for your injury .\nthe cochran firm\u2019s criminal defense lawyers have seen how prosecutors attempt to prove extortion charges . we know what qualifies as extortion and what does not . and we know how to represent you if you\u2019ve been charged with this serious crime .\ni ' m shocked . if true , that would be a devastating blow to the legacy of johnnie cochran .\nexecutive director mina malik is married to derek sells , a prominent civil rights lawyer and managing partner at the cochran firm . the power couple recently sat next to each other at a new york law school symposium about the nypd ' s use - of - force rules .\nsam cherry , national partner with the cochran firm , stated , \u201cjock worked tirelessly for his clients . he was dedicated in seeing that justice was upheld for all individuals . it was an honor to be his colleague and his friend . \u201d\nmichael wright of the cochran firm ohio , is joining attorneys mark o\u2019mara of orlando \u2014 the attorney who successfully defended george zimmerman in the 2012 shooting death of trevon martin \u2014 and cincinnati attorney al gerhardstein , who represented jim obergefell in the historic same - sex marriage case heard by the supreme court earlier this year .\nmarcelis is an associate attorney at the cochran firm \u2013 california , where he vigorously fights for his clients in civil litigation matters including civil rights , personal injury , wrongful death , and premises liability . prior to joining the cochran firm \u2013 california , marcelis represented plaintiffs in complex civil litigation matters in california and arizona involving toxic exposures , products liability , wrongful death , premises liability , and healthcare fraud . no matter the case , marcelis\u2019 determination and resolve have helped him to obtain justice for his clients .\nstill , finding the right criminal defense law firm means a lot . we can use our decades of experience to help you by :\nof course , the reality is that many criminal cases are handled outside the courtroom . plea negotiations are where the skill of your defense attorney will truly come into play . the cochran firm\u2019s criminal defense lawyers will be your champion in these negotiations and make sure your rights are defended and interests represented .\nthe cochran basketball classic is held annually hosting many of southern california\u2019s best high school basketball teams in an all - day tournament .\ndespite the size and power of these entities , they should have to answer for negligent behavior that harms others . the cochran firm , d . c . has extensive resources and the ability to act quickly and effectively to investigate your case by employing highly qualified experts and the latest technology in the presentation of your case .\nms . correa is a cochran firm litigator specializing in employment discrimination and civil rights matters . prior to joining the cochran firm in 2011 ms . correa was a judicial intern at the equal employment opportunity commission where she worked with administrative law judges in conducting research on issues relating to employment discrimination and retaliation . she also worked as an associate at tucker , sisper , weinstock & sisper , a law firm specializing in women\u2019s workplace rights . she is involved with imentor , a school - based mentoring program for new york city public high school students . she is also a member of the new york city bar association and the puerto rican bar association .\non thursday , he said his law firm would no longer take on clients whose ccrb cases involve emery . the firm has racked up more than $ 1 million in settlements and legal fees from suits against the city and nypd since he assumed his position in july 2014 .\ncochran , the great - grandson of slaves , founded his firm in 1965 . he was best known nationally for his successful defense of simpson against charges that he murdered his ex - wife , nicole brown simpson , and her friend ronald lyle goldman .\nu . s . news & world report law firm profiles and verifications are powered by best lawyers \u00ae , the leading survey of lawyers .\nwhile many details remain unclear , the changes have prompted concern in los angeles ' black community , which cherishes cochran as a legal champion for the underrepresented and the abused .\nover the years , cochran & apos ; s roster included famous entertainers like actor todd bridges , who was charged with attempted murder , and pop icon michael jackson , with cochran arranging an out - of - court settlement for the singer in relation to child molestation charges .\ni did not quit ,\nsaid ferrer , who worked for years with cochran on some of his most notable cases .\nthe things he prided himself on were the civil cases . that ' s what i focused on . that ' s what i lived and breathed the law for . i will continue to uphold these values whether i ' m in the cochran law firm or not .\nchapman holley declined to comment .\nthere is a balance which must be struck between the awesome and deadly power the police are entrusted with and their need to protect and serve the community and not overreact or emotionally choose to cause harm out of proportion to the threat they have before them , in our society . the cochran firm , through its work , enforces that proper balance .\nthese charges are serious . there will inevitably be serious fines associated with an extortion charge , and a lengthy prison sentence is quite likely as well ( if convicted ) . fortunately , the cochran firm\u2019s criminal defense lawyers are equipped to provide you with a vigorous defense .\nthe intake personnel directly discuss your case with one of our lawyers , often one of our partners , as quickly as possible . shortly thereafter , you\u2019re meeting with a cochran firm lawyer , a trial lawyer for the people like you , and discussing the beginning of a legal relationship . here\u2019s what you can expect .\nthe tubbers have annapolis alderman gill cochran and some of his downtown constituents steaming about a plan to remodel the derelict salvation army building near city dock into a spa .\nthough that emphasis continues , according to numerous people familiar with the workings of the firm , there have been significant changes in the last 13 months : the addition of a controversial national criminal division , headquartered in santa monica ; the departure of two well - known black partners - - shawn chapman holley and eric ferrer - - who had worked extensively with cochran ; and the perception that chapman holley and ferrer were forced out by cochran ' s three surviving co - founders , two of whom are white .\nat the cochran firm in dc , our attorneys treat your case as though it is the case of a family member . in fact , the injury attorneys work so closely with clients that , by the end of the representation , many clients have expressed that they feel as though their attorney is a caring family member or friend who worked tirelessly on their behalf .\nmarylovesjustice would like to extend gratitude to don debar for making us aware of the latest cochran firm fraud lawsuit . when\nleaders\nlet us down , new leaders arise . when mainstream media fails to report , we look to media like community progressive radio . thanks , don !\n. i was very offended by the courts ' deicsions and did not learn until years later that\nblack men have no rights white men are bound to honor\n( dred scott decision ) and that african americans are not\nreal\ncitizens who owe the nation allegiance and have protected rights . i did not learn about the black codes in school , so i believed for over 50 years that i had regular u . s . citizenship when in fact , every 25 years congress votes on whether blacks can continue to vote and serve on juries . if catalano & plache has many black attorneys and staff , nothing is likely to be done about the firm being duped by the cointelpro cochran firm lawyers . the cochran firm fraud against minorities has many unexpected accomplices , including numerous black people .\nif we get a potential client who has initiated a ccrb complaint , then we will immediately notify the ccrb about that that if we decide to go forward ,\nsells said . the cochran firm claims in the video that it has represented clients who alleged police abuse . it has not represented clients who had ccrb cases .\nthe cochran firm has been twice named to the national law journal\u2019s plaintiff\u2019s hot list , a listing of the country\u2019s top 12 plaintiff\u2019s law firms . in addition , our lawyers have garnered some of the highest honors in their field , including obtaining \u201cav\u201d ratings from martindale - hubbell , being selected to super lawyers , and earning trial lawyer of the year awards from prominent industry associations .\na second high - ranking official with the civilian complaint review board has a cozy relationship with a law firm that has clients who have alleged abuse at the hands of police , the daily news has learned .\nbut sells , who on the firm ' s website appears in a video discussing the types of clients the legal team represents \u2014 including alleged victims of police brutality \u2014 said there are no restrictions in place .\nattorney johnnie cochran took on highly publicized police brutality cases and defended such celebrity clients as michael jackson and o . j . simpson .\nby the time of his death two years ago from an inoperable brain tumor , his firm had gone national , with offices in 20 u . s . cities .\ntwo prominent civil rights firms in new york are accused by a three - lawyer washington , d . c . , firm of cheating it out of a significant fee as part of a $ 3 . 75 million settlement in a wrongful death case . catalano & plache claims that [ cochran ] neufeld scheck & brustin and emery celli brinckerhoff & abady submitted court documents on settlement terms without naming catalano as a participating firm .\ncochran likens the issue to the crusade that started him in politics eight years ago , when he and other downtown preservationists dumped a ronald mcdonald lookalike into spa creek on the way to barring the hamburger chain from opening a franchise in the historic section .\nthe cochran firm atlanta has done a very good job with our personal injury case . when asked questions by harold or stephanie , they have gotten results fast and complete . we appreciate all your help and support in our time of need . thank you for your speedy service and your understanding .\nthe news was the first to report the brewing controversy surrounding richard emery , the board ' s chairman . his law firm represents a man suing an officer and sergeant who were probed by the ccrb , sparking conflict - of - interest claims from police unions .\ni just wanted you to know how much i appreciate what you do . losing my mother was hard and it really meant a lot to me that you took the time to talk to me every time i called . thank you for everything you ' ve done . the attorneys and staff at the cochran firm are dedicated to helping their clients .\nrudyard f . whyte directs the cochran firm\u2019s immigration department . his practice focuses on civil litigation with a concentration in the areas of personal injury , immigration and naturalization . the london - born attorney received his undergraduate degree from brooklyn college of the city university of new york and his law degree from georgetown university . he began his legal career in 1984 as new york city corporation counsel .\ndisclaimer the attorneys with the cochran firm have extensive experience in trying personal injury cases in states across the country . the results obtained in numerous cases have made a significant impact on clients\u2019 lives , communities and industry practices . we have highlighted some of the remarkable case results on the results & verdicts pages of our website . the facts and circumstances of your case may be different and must be evaluated on its own merit . the case results on these pages represent the full award of the case before expenses and fees were deducted .\ncochran opened his drive against making waves earlier this month after the company won formal approval for its facade plans and , the company says , informal approval of its building plans from city officials .\nfor others , the main concern is whether the new criminal defense division will tarnish the reputation cochran established over several decades taking , and winning , major police abuse cases - - even getting rules governing police procedure changed .\nthe care and attention that was shown to my family by the cochran firm was unbelievable . they took a car accident case that was nearly dead and turned it into something that no one could have anticipated . the most amazing part of this process was dealing with jane and shean . we never felt like clients . we always felt and still feel like family .\nthe cochran firm , dc injury attorneys will dedicate the time and personal attention necessary to successfully litigate your case and ensure you receive sufficient compensation for your injuries . our washington dc attorneys handle a limited number of cases , unlike other firms whose attorneys may deal with hundreds of cases at a time . throughout the entire process , you will receive personalized and thorough legal services .\ncochran dickie was originally set up as a private client firm dealing with the local population . through continuing development , recommendations and expansion of the firm we now deal with private client work throughout scotland and indeed have a number of clients as far afield as orkney , shetland , the western isles and throughout mainland scotland . our involvement with local businesses further expanded our commercial contacts . as these companies and businesses have grown , so has our client base and we now act for not only local one - man firms but also large national companies .\nwe currently support spinal injuries scotland and revive ms . cookie policy / privacy policy \u00a9 copyright cochran dickie solicitors 2017 . website by xtensive web design .\nand cochran said he will propose to his city council colleagues hot tub licensing stipulations , one of which would require a lifeguard in each tub room .\nin 2004 , cochran\u2019s associates revealed that he was suffering from an undisclosed illness . he died from a brain tumor on march 29 , 2005 , at the age of 67 .\ncases we handle the criminal defense attorneys at the cochran firm are equipped to handle all types of criminal charges , including those that may seem minor . it is important to remember that trying to navigate the criminal justice system on your own puts you at the mercy of prosecutors and judges who are often most concerned with getting a conviction . our defense attorneys are concerned with protecting your rights and have the resources and tenacity to help secure the most preferable outcomes possible .\nthe detroit office of the cochran firm has drawn some of the top lawyers in michigan and given them access to the nationwide resources and connections of one of the country\u2019s most prominent law firms . the product liability lawyers are prepared to listen to your case . they will put their talent , their training , and their resources to work for you . they will take on any opponent , and will not rest until they have exhausted every avenue to get justice for you .\ncochran , displaying his trademark style , came to lead the team , with some conflict rising among the attorneys amidst sensational proceedings . upon simpson trying on bloodied gloves that prosecutors alleged were used during the murder , cochran came up with a phrase that would become famous : \u201cif it doesn\u2019t fit , you must acquit . \u201d under the auspices of bailey , who had a private investigator background , the team also discovered that detective mark fuhrman had made racist , highly incendiary remarks about african - american citizens . cochran thus made controversial closing statements in which he compared the detective\u2019s philosophy to that of nazi dictator adolf hitler .\nwith decades of collective legal experience , the team of seasoned attorneys of the cochran firm , d . c . represent victims of invasion of privacy , catastrophic personal injury , medical malpractice , defective products , and class action members in washington , d . c , baltimore , maryland , virginia , and nationwide . our attorneys also represent whistleblowers who report fraud , waste , and abuse of government resources and victims of nursing home abuse and neglect . attorneys with the cochran firm were selected as 2013 , 2014 , and 2015 super lawyers , best lawyers in america , and have received top ratings from their peers , local and national publications and organizations , and clients for achieving successful verdicts and settlements for injury victims .\nhow can we help you ? call our firm at 704 - 216 - 4012 to discuss your legal needs , or schedule your first consultation by contacting us online .\ncommerce usually relies upon one party to a transaction placing trust in another party\u2019s honesty . a client has to trust that the person he\u2019s paying will use the money in the agreed - upon way , and a business has to trust that employees who handle the firm\u2019s finances are directing the money appropriately .\nthe aggravated murder charge is for the death of sharon mccleary during the standoff , and the murder charge is for the death of megan motter the day before , according to the indictment .\nderek is a graduate of dartmouth college ( class of 1985 ) and yale law school ( class of 1988 ) . in addition to his leadership role at the cochran firm he has taught trial advocacy at various seminars , including those sponsored by the new york state trial lawyers association , the new york state bar association and harvard law school . he is a member of the new york and washington , d . c . bars .\nbut fincham said making waves officals\ndidn ' t even know mr . cochran walked the earth until july 19 , and as soon as we did we got letters out to him .\nin deference to the memory of johnnie cochran and in deference to his family , i do not intend to engage in a public airing of our disagreements . the lawsuit speaks for itself , and this matter will be litigated in the courts .\nsimilarly , the firm is assisting the inner city law center by finding support amongst consumer attorneys and community leaders , as this crucial organization serves our homeless veterans , people living in slumlord conditions , and others needing help in southern california .\nmanaging partner derek sells began his legal career at the prestigious washington , d . c . law firm of wilmer , cutler & pickering and continued on to the washington , d . c . defender service as a senior trial attorney .\nthe ethos of cochran dickie has continually been to provide a personal and direct service to both private and commercial clients . this service principle , joined with legal expertise , creates a loyal client following .\nhe ' s our last remaining hero . there are attorneys , and then there is johnnie cochran . all of us feel some kind of kinship with johnnie .\njohnnie l . cochran , jr . may have become well - known for his representation of celebrities in high - profile and groundbreaking cases , but his true measure of success came from his lifelong dedication in the fight for the injured and the disenfranchised throughout america .\nwe filed all the appropriate papers to the appropriate authorities ,\nsaid fincham .\ni didn ' t know it was up to us to invite mr . cochran to pay attention to what goes on in his own district .\nwho polices the police ? the cochran firm . we know that our police are so often heroes . we understand that every day they go to work they lay their lives on the line for each of us . we believe that they must make snap decisions , life or death decisions , under stress and rapidly evolving situations . nonetheless , their power is awesome . we , as a society , delegate to the police the right to use force against us , and in some cases , the right to use lethal force against us , the citizens , the people who live , work , and enjoy life , liberty and the pursuit of happiness here .\njohnnie l . cochran , jr . has been recognized as an outstanding trial lawyer , civil libertarian and philanthropist throughout the world . as a seasoned litigator , johnnie was considered to be one of the leading authorities on the criminal and civil justice system , as well as an international leader in the legal profession .\nwe probably have the most diverse law firm in california . i don ' t know what race we would be discriminating against ,\nhe said , noting that he and another partner in the l . a . office , brian dunn , are black .\nhe said that in annapolis ,\ni was told the procedures and operated on the schedule given me by local officials ,\nhe said .\ni didn ' t know i had to personally acquiesce to mr . cochran ' s whims .\nas a local firm grounded in the salisbury community , we understand the importance of working directly with your attorney . that is why we give each and every case the time and attention it deserves , pairing you with a lawyer who will walk you through the legal process from start to finish . whether in or out of the courtroom , we hope to make the law work for you .\nbut now , in a development that has dismayed some in los angeles ' african american community , attorney shawn chapman holley has sued the firm , claiming , among other things , that its leaders discriminated against her because she is black ."]}
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read and watch the wall street journals investigation backed by builtwith data .\nby signing up , you agree to builtwith pty ltd ' s terms and conditions and privacy policy .\nbuiltwith is free to use for individual site lookups forever . all plans can be canceled at any time .\nas of may 1st 2018 builtwith is gdpr compliant with regards to personal information of eu citizens . learn more -\nbuiltwith\u00ae is a website profiler tool that tells you what a website is built with . go to urltoken go to blog home\nbuiltwith is a website profiler , lead generation , competitive analysis and business intelligence tool providing technology adoption and usage analytics for the internet .\nsee how tray ' s enterprise - scale api integration platform can transform your business . request a demo today of builtwith integration and automation .\non builtwith trends we\u2019ve used quantcast for generating our trends charts across the top million sites which they consider are the most traffic\u2019d sites on the internet . it is a useful resource and quantcast provide those top million sites for free , without which sites like builtwith trends would not be able to work .\nare there any alternatives to builtwith ' s leadseye software which allows you filter out good websites from bad ones and generate a list of lea . . .\nbuiltwith gives us the right amount of data mixed with intelligence to find prospects that matter . there ' s not a better tool to gain a competitive edge .\nto gain access to ' extensive technology based market data ' , which are the similar sites to builtwith - web technology profiler , who are proven . . .\nbuiltwith ' s goal is to help developers , researchers and designers find out what technologies web pages are using which may help them to decide what technologies to implement themselves .\nbuiltwith is now officially available for gmail from the google g suite marketplace ! it lists all of the technologies that are in use on the domain of emails that you receive . install for free here -\nthe trends charts on builtwith trends will still use the original quantcast data as the million urls in this list is a large enough dataset to provide an accurate trend of web technology usage on the internet today .\nregarding accuracy , builtwith does a quarterly crawl of all the websites they track . this means that changes made to the site on a daily , weekly or monthly basis are often not reflected in the data they serve .\nbuiltwith\u00ae covers 27 , 354 + internet technologies which include analytics , advertising , hosting , cms and many more . see how the internet technology usage changes on a weekly basis . with urltoken technology trends data back to november 2008 .\nbusiness professionals that want to integrate builtwith with the software tools that they use every day love that tray\u2019s platform gives them the power to sync all data , connect deeply into apps , and configure flexible workflows\u2014no dev required . with tray , organizations can :\nif you\u2019ve ever wanted to know what websites in the alexa top 10k use wordpress , or which magento sites are using google analytics , or how many drupal websites are using a cdn \u2013 builtwith provides that information . the website ( and plugin ) allows you to see different web usage statistics like cmses , analytics platforms used , frameworks for websites , and much more .\nvolusion 35 , 351 live websites mailchimp 1 , 180 , 573 live websites ruby on rails 1 , 041 , 321 live websites salesforce 35 , 935 live websites cart functionality 215 , 624 live websites angular js 720 , 627 live websites amazon 11 , 977 , 945 live websites google adsense 12 , 728 , 935 live websites omniture sitecatalyst 409 , 294 live websites eloqua 120 , 155 live websites laravel 436 , 100 live websites asp . net 41 , 198 , 395 live websites magento 2 19 , 989 live websites oscommerce 129 , 784 live websites zen cart 376 , 800 live websites stripe 240 , 391 live websites adobe experience manager 56 , 075 live websites oracle commerce 22 , 196 live websites revcontent 46 , 666 live websites zendesk 66 , 954 live websites\ninfusionsoft 88 , 454 live websites google apps for business 7 , 175 , 524 live websites magento 1 . 7 0 live websites magento 1 . 9 0 live websites taboola 341 , 308 live websites umbraco 46 , 511 live websites pardot 82 , 892 live websites liferay 32 , 667 live websites wix 3 , 432 , 890 live websites rackspace 1 , 032 , 173 live websites adroll 280 , 563 live websites new relic 2 , 544 , 733 live websites apache 68 , 692 , 816 live websites j2ee 1 , 264 , 402 live websites shopify plus 3 , 629 live websites nopcommerce 30 , 897 live websites kentico 61 , 478 live websites asp . net mvc 1 , 117 , 151 live websites clickfunnels 123 , 638 live websites codeigniter 437 , 629 live websites\nthere are other traffic reporting companies that make their top million sites available , such as alexa and google go as far as making the top 1000 available based on their adplanner data .\nsome people prefer alexa\u2019s top sites , others prefer quantcast . we merged the quantcast top million and the alexa top million hoping to find most of the sites the same , the results were unexpected as the overlap was only around 400 , 000 sites . so from today , website lists will be offered in two varieties \u201ctop sites\u201d and \u201crest of web\u201d . top sites is an amalgamation of alexa / quantcast and some other sources of websites that make up the internet\u2019s top sites . this makes up a list of about 1 . 8 million unique websites we now track every week ( we also track another 128 million less often ) .\nbuild lists of websites from our database of 27 , 354 + web technologies and over a quarter of a billion websites showing which sites use shopping carts , analytics , hosting and many more . filter by location , traffic , vertical and more .\nknow your prospects platform before you talk to them . improve your conversions with validated market adoption .\nget advanced technology market share information and country based analytics for all web technologies .\nwe can quickly identify our competitors and develop a targeted list of prime prospects that we can email and show them a better alternative .\nwe track 27 , 354 different web technologies exportable on the matrix export for your reports .\nwe ' ll send you a free t - 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8 ( 8 - bit ucs / unicode transformation format ) is a variable - length character encoding for unicode . it is the preferred encoding for web pages .\nwebmaster tools provide you with a free and easy way to make your site more google - friendly .\nthis page contains links that give the impression that some of the site contents are stored on a content delivery network .\nlast technology detected on 8th july 2018 . we know of 183 technologies on this page and 166 technologies removed from urltoken since 3rd january 2011 . link to this page .\ncan ' t find the technology you are looking for ? send us a suggestion , we will try and add it to our database .\nfind out what the website you are visiting is built with using this extension .\nif you think this add - on violates mozilla ' s add - on policies or has security or privacy issues , please report these issues to mozilla using this form .\nplease don ' t use this form to report bugs or request add - on features ; this report will be sent to mozilla and not to the add - on developer .\nexcept where otherwise noted , content on this site is licensed under the creative commons attribution share - alike license v3 . 0 or any later version .\nwe ' ve detected that javascript is disabled in your browser . would you like to proceed to legacy twitter ?\nnew # merch has arrived - still waiting on flame throwers . @ boring _ company urltoken\nhuge international data update ( non com / net / . org ) - 40k more shopify sites , 18k more magento sites - millions of new records added - blog post coming soon !\ntwitter may be over capacity or experiencing a momentary hiccup . try again or visit twitter status for more information .\nyou can add location information to your tweets , such as your city or precise location , from the web and via third - party applications . you always have the option to delete your tweet location history . learn more\nhere ' s the url for this tweet . copy it to easily share with friends .\nby embedding twitter content in your website or app , you are agreeing to the twitter developer agreement and developer policy .\nnot on twitter ? sign up , tune into the things you care about , and get updates as they happen .\nthis timeline is where you\u2019ll spend most of your time , getting instant updates about what matters to you .\nhover over the profile pic and click the following button to unfollow any account .\nwhen you see a tweet you love , tap the heart \u2014 it lets the person who wrote it know you shared the love .\nthe fastest way to share someone else\u2019s tweet with your followers is with a retweet . tap the icon to send it instantly .\nadd your thoughts about any tweet with a reply . find a topic you\u2019re passionate about , and jump right in .\nget access to data on 77 , 714 websites that are internet brands customers . we know of 34 , 695 live websites using internet brands and an additional 43 , 019 sites that used internet brands historically and 33 , 848 websites in the united states .\nget a list of 77 , 714 websites using internet brands which includes location information , hosting data , contact details , 34 , 695 currently live websites and 43 , 019 sites that used this technology previously and 33 , 848 websites in the united states currently using internet brands .\nunited states 33 , 848 canada 519 united kingdom 42 australia 41 bahamas 25 . co 19 netherlands 7 . me 7 united states minor outlying islands 6 . tv 6\nwe update our entire internet coverage quarterly and provide an update on what has changed on a bi - annual basis via blog posts . we\u2019ve broken these ones down into bite sized chunks as there\u2019s just so much interesting information to digest .\n328 , 852 , 063 domains were indexed this quarter . in the past we\u2019ve shown the increase in usage by numbers , this is interesting but doesn\u2019t show much of a change . wordpress has been found on an additional 1 . 1 million domains since january but only accounts for a 7 % increase in customer base . where as ghost was added to 2 , 184 domain home pages and accounts for a 17 % increase in their customer base .\nfreemium offerings like squarespace and wix also increased their customer base by around 150k new websites but with a 33 % increase in usage of squarespace and a 14 % increase in wix as their initial custom bases are very different .\nmore and more websites appear to be using a known cms ( rather than being custom built from the ground up ) \u2013 this makes total sense now , the existing tools have matured so much and with a huge market of supported extensions and plugins that look after things like design , seo , caching it doesn\u2019t make sense not to use one .\nwordpress is a clear cms leader , 48 % of all sites that we detect that are using a known cms system are using wordpress ( so almost 1 in 2 cms powered sites ) .\nversion changes for tools like wordpress show massive swings as you would expect , 1 . 1 million sites dropped wordpress 4 . 0 whilst 3 . 4 million sites added version 4 . 2 .\n1748 websites are still using ( or at least pretending to use ) wordpress 2 . 1 which was released 8 years ago , down 259 sites since january .\nthere was no significant losers in cms \u2013 some of the biggest ones are from the biggest companies such as godadday , yahoo and 1 & 1 \u2013 however this may be a change in how their parked domains are perceived . most of the losing cms systems already have a small user base already and are cms systems that have not been updated for months or years . pligg cms dropped its user base by 14 % but has not seen a blog post since august 2014 for example .\nwordpress continues to accelerate in growth whilst freemium competitors like wix and squarespace can now afford to have heidi klum and the dude in their advertisements .\nwix and squarespace\u2019s main acquisition for existing websites that are using a cms are from wordpress sites , however automattic , the company behind wordpress , also have a premium version of their product at urltoken \u2013 just no known advertisement with celebrities in it yet .\nresources to show the value of getting health - checks for your existing technology ecosystem , and how doing so can help grow your business .\nresources to help you upgrade your technology landscape without having to build from scratch .\nwe\u2019ve all been there : you need a solid statistic , to back up a deck you\u2019ve been working on or to complete a post but after 10 , maybe 20 minutes , you still feel like you\u2019re grasping at straws . the truth is we all need information about how the internet is used , but often times , reliable reports are hard to come by .\nto make your life a whole lot easier , we\u2019ve compiled the best websites to find internet usage statistics so that you don\u2019t have to spend hours looking for information you need . the following websites will provide you with information on how the internet is being used .\nfor those who don\u2019t know , mary meeker is a partner of kleiner perkins , a venture capital firm located in silicon valley . she creates an annual report to highlight the latest trends in technology . mary meeker\u2019s internet trends report is something all techies look forward to every year . it\u2019s become the report for information regarding technology trends . the reports provide over 150 pages of everything you need to know about the internet is being used .\npew is a well - known resource for those looking for web usage statistics . they provide detailed reports and trends on the latest in web technologies , including social networking , broadband usage and mobile . you\u2019ll see pew cited in many articles across the internet , and their statistics are extremely accurate and useful .\nw3counter is an analytics platform that provides free web stats for website and blogs . the ise the data collected on websites that use their program to create detailed reports dubbed \u201cglobal web stats . \u201d within the report you\u2019ll find things like the most popular web browsers , operating systems , and screen resolutions . whether you\u2019re doing market research on what operating systems to develop for , or just want to know chrome\u2019s market share \u2013 w3counter can provide that .\nthe w3schools website , like w3counter , also publishes a report with browser , operating system and screen resolution statistics . one advantage of this site over w3counter is the fact that you can see the browser market share over time . they have data available dating back to 2002 and really help visualize how browser and operating systems have evolved .\na static website that will show you live numbers of how the internet is being used . if you\u2019ve ever wondered how many tweets are sent out in a given day or how many websites currently exist in the world , internet live stats will give you an updated number .\nif you are looking for how the world outside of the us is using the internet , the internet world stats website is the place to go . you\u2019ll be able compare how different parts of the globe are using the internet and break down certain trends by continent . curious about how many more internet users there are in asia compared to america ? you can find that out .\nexperian is a marketing company that offers competitive intelligence services . they provide online consumer trends and resources for internet trends like top websites within certain industries , the top search terms within industries , and the most used search engines . if you want to drill deep , be sure to check out both the reports and infographics sections .\nas a web development company , it\u2019s important for us to stay on top of how the web is being used to make decisions in our development projects . if you use these 8 websites , you\u2019ll be able to find out everything you want to know about how the web is being used . if you know of any other websites that you use to find statistics , feel free to share in the comments below .\ngone are the days when shoppers would simply turn up to a store and take advice from sales staff on what to buy , as our latest ireu top500 report on changing customer requirements reveals .\nbrand view is a global provider of price , promotion , product content and online product positioning analytics .\nedited is a retail technology company , helping the apparel industry to have the right products , at the right price , at the right time .\nhitwise provides marketers unique insights based on the largest sample of internet behaviour and consumer attitudes .\nreturn path provides data platforms , saas products , and consultancy to their customers .\nfoundit ! technology helps a retail website to connect consumers with the products they desire .\nas the world\u2019s largest and most trusted cloud delivery platform , akamai makes it easier for its . . .\nchanneladvisor ( nyse : ecom ) is a leading provider of cloud - based e - commerce solutions that enable . . .\ngeoblink is a location intelligence tool for retailers to optimise expansion , marketing and . . .\ncloud iq\u2019s effortless optimisation platform is based on real - time behavioural and inventory - driven . . .\nbrand view is a global provider of price , promotion , product content and online product positioning . . .\nhitwise provides marketers unique insights based on the largest sample of internet behaviour and . . .\nduo uk has been manufacturing , engineering , procuring and distributing packaging for clients the . . .\ntell us about your company and ambitions and we\u2019ll make the complex world of payment acceptance . . .\nwe are a pioneering ecommerce consultancy , who have had a transformative impact on retailers large . . .\nadyen is a technology company that provides businesses with a single solution for accepting . . .\nbouncex\u2019s people - based marketing ( pbm ) cloud is the first new channel with scale in 10 years . our . . .\nsnapfulfil is a best - of - breed , real - time warehouse management system which drives highly efficient . . .\nprimary research data & analysis is provided to internetretailing under licence by retailx . \u00a9 internetretailing media\ndeciding to work with urltoken was a no - brainer . the team members at tray were willing to get on the phone with us right away and figure out a solution . they were incredibly helpful from the very beginning .\nurltoken is the api integration and automation platform for business . turn your team into citizen automators .\nif you would like to talk to us immediately about your automation requirements then please give us a call .\nplease note that some features will not work in internet explorer . for the best experience please use a different browser .\ntargeting companies by the type of technologies they use can be a critical part of your sales approach . i represent\nand allows you to find prospects based on the type of technology they use\u2014 such as the crm , analytics and marketing tools they use .\n, a similar technology that crawls tens of millions of sites on daily basis . by crawling daily , datanyze is able to identify website changes as they happen , and send daily email alerts on the technologies that you want to track .\nwe update our data weekly for premium sites ( around 10 million ) , monthly for active sites ( around 101 million ) and quarterly for the majority of the internet ( just over 301 million ) domains - 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{"id": 54217, "summary": [{"text": "dyson ltd. is a british technology company established by james dyson in 1987 .", "topic": 32}, {"text": "it designs and manufactures household appliances such as vacuum cleaners , hand dryers , bladeless fans , heaters and hair dryers .", "topic": 31}, {"text": "dyson employs more than 7,000 people worldwide . ", "topic": 2}], "title": "dyson ( company )", "paragraphs": ["as with any company synonymous with james dyson , it\u2019s often hard to separate dyson the man from dyson the brand .\ndyson is a global technology company . dyson makes machines . and dyson people around the entire country . ability to understand the dyson brand and uphold its . . .\nvacuum cleaner company bosch has hit back at its rival dyson by taking the company to court over claims it cheated energy efficiency tests .\ndyson hit back at the ruling , stating that the company will appeal the decision .\nthe year before , circuit board - printing company voltera became the first canadian company to win the international award .\nassisting in the sale of dyson products to achieve company specified sales goals . full time dyson expert . but dyson us is still growing . . . .\ndyson recently won a similar case , against vax\u2019s sister company dirt devil , in france .\n1958 : the company goes public as j & j dyson on the london stock exchange .\nin germany the sales were up 46 % . dyson company took market leadership in floorcare .\none british technology company , dyson , have in fact got rid of the traditional application form .\ndyson is planning to build a new campus in the uk , the company announced on wednesday .\nthe company founded by sir james dyson claims secrets were passed to bosch ' s chinese motor manufacturer .\nmark taylor , dyson\u2019s research director , said the company was committed to making the battery technology work .\ndyson\u2019s green says his company\u2019s newer models have been redesigned to cut noise 50 percent from the original .\nsir james dyson , inventor and founder of vaccuum cleaner company dyson , has completed his first acquisition , buying battery technology company sakti3 in a deal that is estimated to be worth $ 90m ( \u00a358m ) .\nbut company founder james dyson left little room for doubt that barring exceptional circumstances the move will take place .\nsir james dyson at his company\u2019s current headquarters in malmesbury , wiltshire . photograph : adrian sherratt / rex features\nvacuum cleaner company bosch has hit back at rival dyson by taking the company to court over claims it cheated energy efficiency tests . it said the company\u2019s owner , james dyson , had been \u2018aggressive\u2019 in suggesting their hoovers used sensors so that motors used less power during official tests than in general use\nin japan the company experienced an increase of 48 % . the country remains second largest market of dyson products .\nthat makes dyson products still\nbritish - engineered\n, mr dyson said .\nin 1985 , dyson accused amway of patent violation of the company\u2019s dual cyclone prototype machine . prior in 1984 dyson turned over plans , drawings , confidential information and about 20 prototype machines to amway as a part of agreement . the company\u2019s machine was very similar to the dyson design .\nin a statement , james dyson accused vax of \u2018cashing - in\u2019 on dyson\u2019s success .\nfascinating facts about the invention of the dyson vacuum cleaner by james dyson in 1978 .\ndyson himself still owns 100 % of the company and is estimated to be worth \u00a35bn \u2013 more than sir richard branson .\nthere are now 18 types of dyson cleaner on the market and the company has captured 38 % of the british market .\nthe company ' s founder , james dyson , said he was sorry he had to make such a difficult business decision .\nmr dyson said the company would do all it could to find alternative employment for those affected by today ' s announcement .\ndyson is being countersued by the company behind bosch over allegations that the british brand made \u201cfalse\u201d claims about its vacuum cleaners .\nthe company will launch an ipo on a ' recognized ' us stock exchange .\nsir james dyson , founder of the british vacuum cleaner maker , said the south korean company\u2019s new motionsync range \u2018directly copied\u2019 the steering mechanics of dyson\u2019s dc37 and dc39 models .\njames dyson poses for a portrait at the dyson vacuum cleaner factory in malmesbury , england .\nin a statement , the company said :\ndyson will consult with those involved and an employee consultation committee will be elected .\ndyson has accused its german rival bosch of paying an employee to steal company secrets from inside its high - security research division .\nsir james dyson , who founded the company in 1992 , is worth about \u00a35 billion , or $ 6 . 2 billion .\ndesign . less than a month later , dyson sued amway . in 1999 , the us company hoover was found guilty of patent\ndyson said that it has confronted bosch with evidence of wrongdoing but said that the german company has \u201crefused to return\u201d the technology .\ndyson recently won a similar case in france against the same company but british courts failed to find fault with the similarities between dyson ' s dc02 and vax ' s machine .\nelevate dyson brand awareness and sales of dyson products through in store and event demonstrations . but dyson us is still growing . . . .\nemis company profiles are part of a larger information service where that combines company , industry and country data and analysis for over 125 emerging markets on a unique information platform .\n* disclaimer : i have no relationship with this company or any of its vendors .\none key issue that is constraining the company is a shortage of engineers and scientists .\na bosch spokesman said the company was unable to comment any further for legal reasons .\nthe deal follows an initial investment in march of this year , when dyson bought an undisclosed stake in the company for $ 15m .\nthe announcement comes after dyson hinted that the company would be incorporating more artificial intelligence ( ai ) into its products in the future .\nknighted in 2007 , inventor sir james dyson is the founder of the dyson company . he invented the dual cyclone bagless vacuum cleaner , applying the principle of \u2018cyclonic separation\u2019 used in industrial processes , to domestic vacuum cleaners . the dyson website includes the following quote from james dyson :\nthe company is based in malmesbury , england . dyson possesses also production facilities in malaysia and singapore . it employs more than 2 . 000 engineers worldwide . the company has over 1 . 800 patents and patent applications . dyson has topped the list of super entrepreneur companies for 2016 . the company credits its products continuing success to its r & d focus .\ndyson began a new growth phase in the early 1990s . in 1990 the company extended into fiber - based coals and logs , buying those operations from foseco fs ltd . these operations were renamed dyson domestic ceramics and placed under the company ' s dyson refractories division , extending the company into the production of radiants and slip cast components , especially ceramic fiber components for ovens and other home appliances . the extension of the company ' s refractories arm into a wider pool of products prompted the company to change the division ' s name to dyson industries in 1992 . the rising adoption of ceramic fibers among the group ' s industrial customers prompted dyson to abandon slip cast and radiant production in 1993 .\nunfortunately for dyson , the court of appeal in the uk didn\u2019t agree . on the 27th october 2011 , the company\u2019s claims were rejected .\nhe adds that the new centre will enable the company to create jobs in the cotswolds .\nin 1999 , the us company hoover was found guilty of patent infringement . [ 46 ]\ngive employees the respect that comes with company loyalty together with a bit of job security .\nbecause it ' s first and foremost a dyson vacuum , running off the company ' s tiny but mighty v2 digital motor , the 360 eye sucks up dirt and debris as efficiently as any of the company ' s manual vacuums .\neurope accounts for around 16 % of dyson sales and is still an \u201cattractive\u201d market for the company , its founder and chairman said . however , the business is growing faster in china , south korea and japan and dyson said that europe was not a single market for his company anyway .\ndyson , the engineering company best known for its bagless vacuum cleaners , is to invest \u00a35m in a robotics lab at imperial college , london .\nmr conze said the advances in the new product , combined with the company\u2019s research products , hinted at areas dyson is considering moving into to .\nsir james dyson , the company founder and chief executive , said that he was investing in singapore to access \u201csome of the world\u2019s brightest minds\u201d .\nhtv news coverage of the dyson factory . sad news but the move secured 1500 jobs and helped make the company the giant it is today .\nthis wasn\u2019t the first or last time dyson has used the courts to protect what it believes to be its trademarked designs . back in 2006 , dyson successfully sued a company called qualtex for selling vacuums which violated dyson\u2019s trademarks . in 2013 , the company began legal proceedings against samsung due to a steering mechanism in the tech giant\u2019s latest model .\nfounded in 1993 , dyson is a young company in more ways than one . the average age of its staff is just 26 , a deliberate attempt by founder and chairman sir james dyson to try to keep the company on its toes . dyson\u2019s headquarters is designed to feel like a university campus and even has a sports centre nicknamed \u201cthe hangar\u201d .\nfacebook , twitter , google + , youtube , linkedin , instagram , snapchat , and company blog ) . the company has achieved profitability and is backed by $ 63 million from . . .\nafter over 100 years as a manufacturer , construction products company elecosoft decided its future was digital .\ntrade unions said a decision to shift dyson manufacturing away from the company ' s base in malmesbury , wiltshire , would hit the local economy hard .\njames dyson is the company ' s chairman and sole shareholder , and with an estimated fortune of \u00a3700m he is britain ' s 37th richest man .\norchestrate and conduct new - hire induction training classes using company designed programs . dyson is an equal opportunity employer of minorities , females , . . .\ndyson made the announcement today at the company ' s global headquarters on the outskirts of malmesbury , a historic market town in wiltshire , southwest england .\nin 2010 , dyson lost a lawsuit against vax , but won a similar case against vax ' s sister company , dirt devil , in france .\nsir james dyson was one of the most prominent business leaders to back the brexit vote . photograph : dyson\ndyson machine discount . bringing their well - loved dyson products back to tip - top condition , demonstrating and selling new dyson products to them . . . .\ndyson technology limited is a separate company that , together with dyson ireland limited , operates our website , apps and connected products \u2013 it is also responsible for the personal information provided and collected about you . the address for dyson technology limited is set out below :\nbsh , the parent company of bosch and siemens , announced it would take legal steps against dyson in great britain , following\nunfounded and untrue\nallegations by billionaire founder and inventor , sir james dyson .\nthe money is part of a larger $ 20m investment round in sakti3 that includes a deal to commercialise the company\u2019s research and incorporate it into dyson products .\nlast year mr dyson said he had been forced to move production of the company ' s trademark vacuum cleaner to the far east because of lower costs .\nrevealing strong annual sales and profit growth , chief executive max conze hinted at the company\u2019s ambitious plans .\nthe company has strengthened its leading position in austria , switzerland , france , belgium and the netherlands .\nprincipal subsidiaries : dyson ceramic systems ; dyson industries plc ; dyson refractories ; dyson tpm ; hi - por ceramics ltd . ; millennium materials inc . ; saffil ltd . ; saffil america inc . ; saffil japan ltd .\nin 1985 , amway was sued by dyson for the copyright infringement of dyson dual cyclone prototype machine . in april\ninside the dyson hair labs , human hair is blown out by its supersonic dryer during the company ' s rigorous testing process . photo courtesy of gareth phillips .\nunsurprisingly the company won ' t reveal details of where that research might lead , but will only say\nnow that the potential has been proven , dyson engineers are exploring other possibilities for the dyson digital motor .\nremember we ' re a private company , so in order to invest we need a lot of cash . we want to stay a private company , and we ' re staying here in malmesbury .\ndyson targeted further growth in its refractories operations through the end of the 1960s . in 1967 , the company made its next major acquisition , when it agreed to merge with price - pearson refractories . this raised the company ' s market value to more than \u00a35 . 3 million . two years later , dyson added another sheffield - area company , with the purchase of thomas wragg and sons . that business specialized in fireclay refractories .\nwhat does a best buy dyson expert do ? what are the professional requirements of a best buy dyson expert ? the best buy dyson expert is responsible for delivering . . .\nthe james dyson award is an international student design award running in 18 countries . it is run by the james dyson\ndyson airblade . dyson airblade technical specification . available from : urltoken . [ last accessed on 2014 jan 10 ] .\nmark taylor , dyson research and development director , said that bosch had benefited from dyson\u2019s know - how and expertise .\nwe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company . we work with leading brand clients like chanel , dyson and hellofresh and looking for . . .\ndyson company is a world leading manufacturer of home appliances including vacuum cleaners , hand dryers , fans , humidifiers , hair dryers . the founder and ceo of the company is james dyson , an english engineer and inventor . in the mid 80s he invented a completely new dust filtration bagless technology and applied it in a vacuum cleaner .\nsir james dyson last week claimed that bosch was misleading customers over the energy efficiency of some of its appliances , as his company took the german firm to court .\nin china the company ' s revenues increased by 222 % . the country has become the market with the highest growth rates in 2015 . dyson products were introduced in china only three years ago . today the company holds leading positions among vacuum cleaners and humidifiers manufacturers there .\n1990 : the company extends operations into fiber - based coals and logs , acquired from foseco fs ltd .\nin uk and ireland the company experienced the growth of 23 % due to doubled sales of cordless devices .\nit is far from the first time that samsung has been accused of copying another company ' s technology .\na bsh spokesperson told the register they were unable to clarify what specific legal steps the company had taken .\nchief executive mark rosenzweig , the third generation of his family to lead the company , kick - started the growth by moving the privately - owned company\u2019s headquarters from montreal , canada to newton , massachusetts back in 2003 .\nif you go a few years back we really were a one product company , albeit an iconic product , the cyclonic vacuum cleaner ,\nconze says .\nwe are now much more a technology company .\nthe digital motors at the heart of the row are used in dyson ' s cordless cleaners and powerful hand dryers . this picture shows founder and designer james dyson with the dyson airblade\ndyson , the uk company which pioneered the\nbagless\nvacuum cleaner , is set to move its manufacturing to the far east with the loss of about 800 jobs .\na third of the headquarters workforce now has an engineering or scientific background . dyson says the vacuum cleaner switch enabled the company to recruit an extra 70 engineers and scientists .\nit is part of dyson ' s \u00a32 . 5 billion aggressive expansion plan and will help the company to grow to 7 , 000 staff over the next five years .\nin australia the company\u2019s revenues were up 35 % with leading position on its home appliances market . dyson is among the top reader\u2019s digest list of australia\u2019s most trusted brands .\nin september 2013 dyson initiated court proceedings against samsung . the company alleged about the infringement its patent on a steering mechanism for cylinder cleaners , which has later been dropped .\nresearch and development of the dyson halo was put on hold after three years so that the company could focus its resources on expanding its technologies into the lucrative us market . but according to the company , parts of the halo still live on in other top - secret research projects .\ndyson licensed the technology in north america from 1986 to 2001 to fantom technologies , after which dyson entered the market directly .\nin july 2010 dyson lost a legal action against vax in the high court . the ruling rejected dyson\u2019s claim that the vax\nyesterday , james dyson , 53 , inventor of the bagless vacuum , emerged as victor when the court ruled that hoover - the company whose name for many has become synonymous with the domestic chore - infringed a patent of dyson appliances .\ndyson says its motors are key to its success . using \u201cdigital impulse technology\u201d pioneered by the company founder , sir james dyson , they spin at 104 , 000rpm . the company has fought hard against attempts to copy its products , with its air multiplier fan the subject of about 500 infringements in more than 30 countries over the past two years .\ndyson ' s first major acquisition came in 1962 , when the company picked up rival ceramic holdings . by 1965 , the company had expanded again , this time buying a majority stake in pickford , holland , another refractory producer . by 1966 , the company had completed its acquisition of pickford , holland . the two companies had enjoyed some degree of cooperation for some time , and the addition of pickford , holland enabled dyson to extend its range of refractories .\nbell pottinger\u2019s clients have included the governments of bahrain and belarus , as well as the controversial oil company trafigura .\nrelieved to hear of big british company still investing in the uk ? let us know in the comments below .\nthe new site in hullavington , wiltshire is part of the company\u2019s \u00a32 . 5bn global research and development investment .\nhe did enquire with the larger company but they claimed no - one with that name was employed by them .\ndyson invested in a dyson chair at the university of cambridge in november 2011 . the dyson professor of fluid mechanics focuses on teaching and researching the science and engineering behind air movement . [ 16 ] in addition , dyson invested hundreds of thousands pounds in a dyson research branch at newcastle university in may 2012 to investigate the next generation of dyson digital motor and motor drive .\nin the short - term , the company is just \u201cweeks away\u201d from launching a new product which dyson hopes will fulfil its aim of disrupting established markets . mr conze was tightlipped about what this product could be , but said he \u201cthought it very likely to be transformational\u201d to the company .\nfrom malmesbury to malaysia and chicago to singapore , dyson has teams around the world . each one plays an important part in the company\u2019s success . most recently , dyson has invested in a purpose - built motors facility in singapore . its sole purpose is to precision - manufacture every dyson digital motor \u2013 a key technology at the heart of the latest dyson machines .\nbsh said that is was\ncurrently taking legal steps\nagainst dyson and sir james in relation to the accusations . the company is suing for defamation in the english courts .\nthe company has achieved profitability and is backed by $ 63 million from world class investors , including goldman sachs , esther dyson ( board of wpp ) , bert . . .\ndyson has confronted bosch with evidence but \u2013 to date \u2013 the german company has refused to return any technology . nor has it promised not to use it for its benefit .\ndyson has confronted bosch with evidence of wrongdoing but it has refused to return the technology ,\nthe company said .\nnor has it promised not to use the technology for its benefit , forcing dyson to take legal action .\n\u201cdyson has confronted bosch with evidence of wrongdoing but it has refused to return the technology . nor has it promised not to use the technology for its benefit , forcing dyson to take legal action , \u201d the company said in a statement .\nin march , a government document revealed funding to help dyson develop \u201ca new battery electric vehicle\u201d . the company declined to comment but in 2015 it said it planned to invest \u00a31bn in battery technology and in october it bought solid - state battery company , sakti3 , for $ 90m , which founder sir james dyson said had \u201cdeveloped a breakthrough in battery technology\u201d .\ndyson said that bosch \u201cunlawfully obtained secret motor technology via an engineer employed in dyson ' s advanced digital motor development team . \u201d\nan image of dyson\u2019s hair dryer outside of dyson\u2019s headquarters , and a detail of the product from the hair science research lab .\na dyson spokesman said : \u2018bosch has unlawfully obtained secret motor technology via an engineer employed in dyson\u2019s advanced digital motor development team .\nbosch said in a statement : \u2018bosch notes the allegations made . . . by dyson , which dyson has asserted as fact .\nlast week , the company failed in a bid to scrap eu energy labelling rules , after founder sir james dyson claimed that they allowed his rivals to achieve misleadingly good efficiency ratings .\nthe company has already been entering new product categories . in september , dyson\u2013which also makes fans , heaters , and hand dryers\u2013unveiled its first robot ( yes , it\u2019s a vacuum ) after 16 years of robotic research . a month later , dyson announced yet another first for the company : humidifiers ( ones that claim to eliminate 99 . 9 % of bacteria ) .\nspeaking after an earlier hearing , company founder mr dyson said :\nwhy on earth don ' t they [ hoover ] think of their own ideas instead of copying ours .\ndyson was one of the most prominent business leaders to publicly support brexit before the referendum in june . his company has developed from a firm specialising in bagless vacuum cleaners into a fast - growing multinational technology company selling bladeless fans , air purifiers , hand - dryers , hairdryers and robotic vacuum cleaners .\ndyson was one of the most prominent business leaders to publicly support brexit before the referendum in june . his company has developed from a business specialising in bagless vacuum cleaners into a fast - growing multinational technology company selling bladeless fans , air purifiers , hand - dryers , hairdryers and robotic vacuum cleaners .\nif you need regular and ongoing access to company information , you should consider a subscription to the full emis service .\nthe company said it had\ndrawn up a blueprint\nfor the largest expansion in its 20 - year history .\nthe company became a leader on the cordless devices market in europe . the revenue in the region rose 38 % :\nappeal in 2011 ) it won a similar case against vax ' s sister company , dirt devil , in france .\njames dyson , owner of dyson , criticised vax for \u201ccashing - in\u201d on the success of the dc02 . he went on to say that his company had invested millions in innovating vacuum technology , and felt that the ruling undermined the uk design industry .\nsir james dyson opens the james dyson building , part of the department of engineering at the university of cambridge on 9 may 2016 . photograph : philip mynott / university of cambridge / james dyson foundation\nlondon air purification technology and battery - powered vacuum cleaners are driving dyson ' s sales in asia . the region has become the company ' s most profitable , ceo max conze said .\nin the company ' s early years , the limitations of motors were one of the main frustrations for james dyson . now , improving battery technology is a primary concern , conze said .\nthe private company owned by sir james dyson is to open its own production lines in singapore to make the digital motors that power the group\u2019s innovations in vacuum cleaning and hand - drying .\nthe new campus will sit on 517 acres of space nearby , on former ministry of defence land at hullavington . dyson has said this will expand the company ' s uk footprint tenfold .\nthe 2 , 000 , 000m2 campus , based near dyson\u2019s malmesbury headquarters on former ministry of defence land at hullavington , wiltshire will increase the tech company\u2019s geographical footprint in the uk tenfold .\nyong pang and his wife yali li allegedly set up a front company\nace electrical machine design\nto receive payments of \u00a311 , 650 from bosch while pang was working for dyson .\nthe lawsuit , filed last week in the seoul district court in korea , were filed against dyson because its \u201cprevious litigation has hurt samsung\u2019s corporate image\u201d , the company told the korea times .\nspeaking to mccourt , who became ceo after the product was launched , there is a clear opinion in dyson that learning from mistakes is much smarter than pretending a company never makes any .\nsuch industrial espionage would pose a serious threat to dyson because the digital motors , which are used in the company\u2019s cordless cleaners and powerful hand dryers , give it a unique sales advantage .\nthe company expressed regret that dyson has pursued legal action , saying it has been trying to establish what happened and what , if any , confidential information was supposedly passed between the companies .\nthe halo project ran for some three years , then had the plug pulled so company resources could be allocated towards expanding into the u . s . market . but interestingly enough , the company says that\nelements of the technology are now being used in future research projects .\ndyson glass , anyone ?\nthe company ' s founder and inventor james dyson \u2013 who revolutionised the domestic appliance market with the product \u2013 said the chinese - owned rival had\nflagrantly copied\ndyson ' s iconic design and pledged to set a precedent on behalf of all designers .\nthe inventor still owns 100 % of the company and is estimated to be worth \u00a35bn \u2013 more than sir richard branson .\n1999 : the company launches a strategy to transform itself into a high - performance materials group , buying up saffil ltd .\nsir james , a prominent brexit campaigner , said the company ' s plans were not affected by the uk ' s decision to leave the european union . he added the vote was a\nminor event\nin a company ' s life .\nsir james dyson - who has already invested \u00a3250m into the company\u2019s global base in malmesbury , wiltshire - has bought a nearby world war ii airfield is developing it into a new technical centre .\njames dyson has been a fierce defender of patents and intellectual property , fighting and winning a number of high - profile court cases to defend innovations in the company\u2019s products . in 2012 , it accused german rival bosch of planting a spy in its research lab \u2013 claims that the company denied . dyson has also taken a tough line against chinese firms and challenged chinese - owned vax over the appearance of a product that dyson felt looked similar to dyson\u2019s dc02 cleaner . the claims against vax were rejected by the british courts .\nhe became president of dyson north america in autumn 2010 and will now replace martin mccourt who has been ceo of dyson for 10 years .\ninventor and entrepreneur sir james dyson is making his first investment outside the business he founded and which made him a billionaire , giving his financial backing to a company that hopes to revolutionise battery technology .\nin 2012 , dyson discovered a mole , under the employ of bosch , working at the company\u2019s malmesbury base , passing information back to the manufacturing giant . that issue was settled out of court .\nwhile the company ' s sales in asia were up 70 % last year , those in china experienced triple - digit growth .\nthe research will focus on vision systems that can help robots understand and adapt to the world around them , the company said .\nthe vacuum and electronics company is aiming to double its workforce to about 7 , 000 in the next five or six years .\nnote : the original article named the paris car - sharing service autolib as blueindy , which is the company\u2019s operation in indianapolis .\neu officials are said to be hopeful that the company\u2019s suit will result in a reform of the rules for vacuum cleaner testing .\ndyson is expanding beyond japan , its longtime asian stronghold . founder sir james dyson ' s first cyclonic vacuum cleaner , which was the color of pink blancmange , went on sale in japan in 1986 as the g - force . it was a licensing deal , and royalties helped the company to open a research center and factory in the english market town of malmesbury , where dyson is still headquartered .\nin many ways , the very existence of dyson as a company is owed to japan ,\nconze told the nikkei asian review .\nthis decision helped to shield the company from the worst effects of the steel industry crisis . nonetheless , the difficulties of its major customers caught up with the company by the early 1980s , as it slipped into losses . dyson ' s fortunes picked up again only with the revival of the steel industry - - soon to go into high speed , driven by a massive and global building boom . by 1984 , the company was once again turning a profit .\nit is unsurprising that dyson appealed the decision of the high court as the company has a record of defending its ip energetically through the courts . indeed , dyson recently won a case against vax\u2019s sister company dirt devil , in france , involving the same design and infringing article . both vax and dirt devil are owned by the china - based company tti . commenting after the court of appeal judgment , dyson said , \u201cit is galling and mind - boggling . there is something very off when we get support from the french courts but not from the british . we need to better protect british design\u201d .\nunderstand dyson\u2019s values and our \u2018engineering first\u2019 ethos , so that any content recommendation will help to build the dyson image and experience . . . .\nsamsung was able to defend itself against dyson\u2019s case by presenting \u201cprior art\u201d - an example of the idea being used before dyson had patented it .\ndyson , headed by the british engineer james dyson , is seeking to quash the eu\u2019s regulation for vacuum cleaners at the european court of justice .\nexactly a week ago , dyson the company and james dyson the man made some very strong allegations against bsh . \u201cbosch has installed control electronics into some of its machines to wrongfully increase energy consumption when in use\u2014to cheat the eu energy label ,\nsaid dyson the man .\ntheir behaviour is akin to that seen in the volkswagen scandal .\na former colleague , jeremy fry , with whom dyson had worked when designing a stable landing craft for engineering company rotork , had put up half the money to get dyson to this point . already mortgaged to the hilt , dyson raised the rest by selling his vegetable garden and persuading lloyds bank to make him a loan . once electrolux and the rest had rejected dyson ' s idea , rotork decided to take it on . the machine was made by zanussi and sold by the direct - selling company , kleeneze , but never really took off .\nthe five - year investment , supplemented by an additional \u00a33m of match - funding from other sources , will pay for 15 scientists , including some of dyson ' s own engineers , the company said .\nit said the company\u2019s owner , james dyson , had been \u2018aggressive\u2019 in suggesting their hoovers used sensors so that motors used less power during official tests , and more in day - to - day use .\nconsumers purchasing these machines on the basis of their widely advertised stated aaaa rating are being misled ,\nthe british company stated .\n2001 : the company acquires millennium materials , based in knoxville , tennessee , as the second stage of its high - performance transformation .\nnelson , daniel . 1982 .\nthe company union movement , 1900 - 1937 : a reexamination .\nbusiness history review 56 .\nit comes amid claims from the company last month that rivals bosch and siemens were misleading customers about the energy efficiency of their products .\ndowning street sources said that the dyson company ' s concerns had been raised with the chinese premier , that it was a legitimate matter to raise and that they were unaware of bell pottinger ' s involvement .\nbut the company has doubled revenues from $ 800 million to more than $ 1 . 6 billion and usurped dyson as leader of the us vacuum cleaner market since bringing in consultants gap international two years ago .\ndyson , which came under the ownership control of the lomas family , began an expansion effort in the late 1950s and early 1960s . in preparation for this , the company launched a public offering , listing on the london stock exchange in 1958 , becoming j & j dyson plc . nonetheless , the company adopted a two - tier shareholding structure , with control of the voting rights shares remaining within the lomas family .\nbsh hausger\u00e4te said it was taking steps to sue dyson after remarks made by its founder , james dyson . photograph : sam mooy / newspix / rex\nthe james dyson awards were set up by the james dyson foundation as a way of recognising the incredible ideas that young students can come up with .\nfrank about the future of his company . with $ 2 . 3 billion invested in hiring hundreds of in - house research scientists and research programs at 30 universities , dyson isn ' t intent on building more vacuums . he wants to build a full - blown technology company , one that reaches into our houses in ways you can only guess .\nfor example , in the halls of the dyson headquarters in malmesbury , england , there ' s what dyson calls\nthe dyson prototype archive .\nit ' s a showcase for many ideas that haven ' t yet made it to the market . here ' s dyson ' s description in the globe and mail of a prototype in the archive called the dyson fuel cell :\nthis technology will now be married with the sakti3 advanced lithium ion battery , the safer successor to liquid versions , and the new intellectual property will be entirely owned by dyson , a spokesman for the company said .\nhe company is preparing for the global rollout of the 360 eye robotic vacuum cleaner which can see obstructions around it , meaning it does not bump into walls and furniture , which dyson believes will be major seller .\ndyson has always had a reputation for pushing the boundaries of vacuum design . they were the first company to bring multi - cyclonic models to the mass markets , and their recent \u201cball\u201d design has certainly increased manoeuvrability .\nupdate : dyson says it ' s\ndisappointed\nwith the action taken by bosch , and believes this is an issue about consumer trust , not a simple falling out between competiors . in a statement , the company says the legal action is a move to\ntry and divert attention away form the very serious alllegations faced by the company .\nlearn about how to grow and scale a digital health startup through immersive coaching sessions and workshops alongside portfolio company founders , identify . . .\nevealing the company\u2019s financial performance for 2015 , mr conze said revenue rose 26pc to \u00a31 . 7bn and earnings were 19pc higher at \u00a3448m .\nsuch allegations can be costly for a company - with volkswagen announcing a \u00a32 . 5bn loss in the wake of its diesel emissions scandal .\ninventor james dyson launching the ball in 2005 . he is suing vax , claiming the firm copied a dyson design . photograph : bruno vincent / getty images\nthe first piece of that plan was investing in digital motors , which dyson has hinted will be the basis of new product categories . and now the piece is falling into place : today , dyson announced a $ 15 million investment in sakti3 , a solid - state battery company . that is in addition to $ 50 million sakti3 already has raised from kholsa ventures , general motors , and others .\ni saw this for decades as a company that would invest in fundamental technologies ,\nsir james says .\nthis is a transition into being a technology company .\nthe uk company has sued bsh in germany , the netherlands and belgium on the basis that it misleads consumers . bsh said it showed a year ago that dyson had advertised incorrect values on energy labels for its appliances .\nbsh hausger\u00e4te , the german parent company of bosch and siemens , said it has taken\nlegal steps\nin response to allegations made by james dyson , founder and chief scientist at the eponymous vaccuum - cleaner makers .\nbsh hausger\u00e4te , the german parent company of bosch and siemens home appliances , is taking legal action in the uk against dyson for its\nfalse allegations in the press\nabout bosch and siemens vacuum cleaners last week .\ndyson expanded again in 1996 , buying up the artificial logs and coals operation from thermal ceramics , a producer of ceramic fiber . the company then renamed its fiber - based business as dyson ceramics in 1997 . the company also began developing a new nonfiber , porous ceramic production technology , which it debuted in 1999 . the company ' s research and development efforts had resulted in the formation of dycats , a business producing catalysts and absorbents . by 1999 , dycats had readied itself for commercial operations , and this division was sold to ici in 1999 , for \u00a38 . 1 million .\nthe new facility in hullavington , wiltshire is part of a \u00a32 . 5bn investment by dyson in new technologies and will focus on research and development . the size of the campus and the company\u2019s work on batteries , robotics and artificial intelligence will increase speculation that dyson is developing a driverless electric car .\nthe company had planned to unveil a new bagless cleaner called vortex power next week and must now decide whether to go ahead with the launch .\nthe vax mach zen air was launched in 2009 . whilst vax claims to be an \u201ciconic british company\u201d , its latest financial results suggest otherwise , showing all shares to be owned by the chinese company tti , the owner of other vacuum cleaner brands hoover and dirt devil . the company\u2019s 2010 results also appear to reveal that no corporation tax was paid in the uk and only \u00a3149 , 000 was paid on overseas earnings . 88 % of dyson\u2019s taxes are paid to the british exchequer \u2013 \u00a350 million in 2010 .\nwhen asked what the new facility will be used for and whether it will help to build a driverless vehicle , dyson said the company\u2019s new facility will do \u201ca lot on batteries and a lot of other top secret work\u201d .\nthe company added :\nresearch and development - the heart and soul of dyson - will remain in malmesbury . r & d is critical to our future and we must increase this to continue developing new technology products .\nsamsung is suing dyson for 10 million won ( about \u00a35 . 6 million ) over a dispute in which it claims its reputation was harmed when it was accused of copying one of the british company ' s vacuum cleaners .\nthe no - frills approach to its robot vacuum is surprising when you consider that dyson has actually been developing its robovac for close to 18 years now . before the eye 360 , dyson created the dc06 \u2014 which , until recently , has only existed in a handful of leaked photos outside the company .\nlast year , the number of engineers dyson employs globally topped 2 , 000 .\ndyson ' s artistic creativity and business acumen has rubbed off on his children .\nthis is the second time that dyson has lost a legal bid this month .\na leading union criticised mr dyson for\nbetraying\nworkers and british manufacturing .\nadvanced design engineer laura howard in the hair science research lab at dyson\u2019s headquarters .\nno information has been released from dyson about what will be developed at hullavington .\ndyson ' s first hairdryer emits a sound\nbeyond the audible . . .\ndyson claimed that trade secrets were passed to bosch ' s chinese motor manufacturer .\ningenious britain : dyson invests \u00a31 . 4m in academic research at cambridge\njames dyson launched his first vacuum cleaner without a bag in the 1980s . see all our stories about dyson here and listen to our interview with him here .\ndyson light ball multi floor upright vacuum cleaner : \u00a3339 . 99 , john lewis\nlast year bsh proved dyson had advertised incorrect values on the energy label for his appliances , leading to german courts forcing dyson to change its labels throughout europe .\nin late september 2017 , company founder james dyson announced via email to employees that the company has 400 people working on a battery electric vehicle , secretly in the works for two years , which it hopes to release by 2020 [ 20 ] [ 21 ] . further information about the company ' s plans emerged in february 2018 , with news of three electric vehicles in the works as part of an estimated $ 2 . 8b project . [ 22 ] [ 23 ] [ 24 ] even with the company ' s investment in solid state batteries , sources report that the initial lower - volume high - end model will likely still use current generation battery technology .\nmr . dyson later claimed his company would invest more than $ 1 billion by 2020 to figure out how to mass - produce these solid - state batteries , although experts question whether sakti3\u2019s technology will ever go beyond the lab .\nit is not the first time that the british company , which is also famed for its airblade hand - dryers , has taken action against competitors .\nin today\u2019s environment of breathtakingly rapid change in technology and business , eastman kodak is a cautionary tale of what can happen when a company doesn\u2019t innovate . a powerhouse of traditional business , kodak was the world\u2019s biggest film company , but filed for bankruptcy in 2012 after more than 120 years of operation .\nthe company said it believes the samsung motion sync vacuum cleaner infringes its patent for an invention entitled ' a cleaning appliance with a steering mechanism . '\nit is always possible that once inside dyson , sakti3 founder ann marie sastry or someone else at the company pivoted their battery concept in a different direction , rendering the original patents obsolete . dyson and sastry did not respond to emails seeking comment . but if so , it would be a surprising turnaround for sakti3 .\nthe name dyson has become synonymous with vacuum cleaners , fans , hand dryers , and other household appliances . but like google , the company stepped outside its comfort zone back in 2001 and started development of an augmented reality headset computer featuring a similar heads - up display to glass\u2014except dyson ' s was in 3d .\ndyson , which employs nearly 4000 people , has also taken a robust stance against chinese firms . the company worldwide challenged chinese - owned vax over the appearance of a product which dyson felt looked similar to dyson ' s dc02 cleaner . in december billionaire inventor sir james dyson warned the chinese government that it risked being expelled from the world trade organisation ( wto ) over copyright breaches including rip - offs of his inventions . dyson is pursuing 20 design or patent cases around the world , many of them related to the distribution and sale of products made in china .\nin the past four years the company\u2019s sales have doubled . dyson reported revenues of \u00a31 . 7bn in 2015 , up 26 % year on year , with profits of \u00a3448m . it is investing \u00a35m a week in research and development .\ndyson claimed that yong pang , an engineer specialising in electric motors , was paid more than \u20ac14 , 000 by a german competitor to pass on the technology , which is at the heart of the company ' s future product development .\nthe dyson empire is now worth around \u00a3530m and workers at the malmesbury factory in wiltshire assemble about 10 , 000 cleaners every day . the company has just invested a further \u00a313m in the plant , which employs 1 , 800 staff .\naccording to news reports , dyson is claiming that confidential information was passed by the employee to bosch ' s chinese motor manufacturer , and that a company was set up with the sole purpose of making payments from bosch to the employee .\nthis isn ' t totally surprising . dyson is , after all , a company that invented a wearable headset computer 10 years ago . and dyson himself is nothing if not an inventor\u2014years before he became famous for consigning a\nhopelessly clogged\nvacuum to gadget history , as a student , he invented a boat for delivering loads onto beaches . the company he built reflects his proclivities as a designer , hoping to own enough technologies that it ' s not beholden to those used by everyone else . dyson ' s a bit like apple in that way .\ncanada has had a significant presence at the james dyson award in recent years . last year , waterloo - based medella health received the national james dyson award , and was a runner - up for the international award . the company develops a contact lens that tracks a diabetic patient\u2019s blood sugar levels through their tear fluids .\nit cleaned well , but the dc06 ' s size , weight , less - than - amazing battery life , and price tag didn ' t quite meet the company ' s expectations . as a result , the dc06 was scrapped , the five working models the company created went into exile , and dyson ' s robotics division then spent the next 12 years developing the 360 eye instead .\nthe company\u2019s new robotic vacuum cleaner \u2013 the dyson 360 eye \u2013 is a new avenue . after initially specialising in the movement of air , dyson has broadened its technology into robotics , electric motors and 360 - degree cameras . these technologies would clearly be helpful for an electric vehicle . \u201ci don\u2019t think we could deny that , \u201d dyson says . \u201cbut we don\u2019t talk about what we are doing . \u201d\nthe company will start restoring giant wartime hangars on the airfield in the next few weeks and is applying for planning permission for new buildings on the site ."]}
{"id": 54219, "summary": [{"text": "fozzy group is a group of companies that owns and manages retail stores in ukraine .", "topic": 23}, {"text": "based in kiev , it is ukraine 's largest supermarket company and food retail group .", "topic": 7}, {"text": "the company has had operations in ukraine since 1997 , and operates silpo supermarkets , fozzy c&c hypermarkets , convenience markets fora , bila romashka pharmaceutical supermarkets , le silpo premium format stores , ringoo electronics stores , and restaurants .", "topic": 7}, {"text": "restaurants operated by the company are u khromogo pola , staromak , u golema , la bodeguita del medio , divan .", "topic": 7}, {"text": "as of august 2012 , the company owns and operates 233 silpo supermarket stores in ukraine , and markets its own private label brand of products under the name \" premiya . \"", "topic": 31}, {"text": "additionally , fozzy group imports wines from various wine-producing regions and wineries into ukraine .", "topic": 14}, {"text": "at the end of march 2015 , fozzy group launched an online-shop with delivery in kiev . ", "topic": 31}], "title": "fozzy group", "paragraphs": ["fozzy group llc has acquired 98 . 288 % or 1 . 976 million shares in private joint - stock company fozzy group ( both based in vyshneve , kyiv region ) , part of the fozzy group retail and industrial group ( kyiv ) .\naccording to the report , fozzy group investment fund as of february 2 , 2015 does not own shares in private joint - stock company fozzy group .\nbanking sector is another group ' s business area . fozzy group is a key shareholder of pjsc \u201c bank vostok \u201d .\nthe major industrial enterprises in the fozzy group are the nizhyn canning business and the varto poultry factory .\ndisclaimer . fozzy group does its best to circulate true information and materials about their activities on this site . copyright for all information and materials in the form they are posted on this site is reserved by fozzy group .\nfozzy group co - owners transfer 98 . 3 % of shares from eponymous fund to newly created limited liability company\nmaintenance , service and support of the ncr solutions deployed by fozzy group will be provided by system group ukraine , a long term partner of ncr and fozzy group . system group is the leading ukrainian system integrator for trade automation and a well - known provider of innovative solutions for fast moving consumer goods production , distribution and warehousing .\nmaintenance , service and support of the ncr solutions deployed by fozzy group will be provided by system group ukraine , a long term partner of ncr and fozzy group . system group is the leading ukrainian system integrator for trade automation and a well - known provider of innovative solutions for fast moving consumer goods production , distribution and warehousing .\nfozzy group as of february 13 , 2015 , united 458 retail outlets : 247 silpo stores , including le silpo markets , nine fozzy cash & carry ; hypermarkets and 202 fora stores .\nthe retail chains of fozzy group increased goods turnover by 15 % in 2013 , to over uah 30 . 5 billion .\nfozzy group has operated in ukraine since 1997 . the group includes silpo supermarkets , le silpo premium format stores , fora and bumi convenience stores , fozzy hypermarkets , bila romashka pharmaceutical supermarkets , the bud zdorov pharmacy chain , and the ringoo personal electronics chain .\nsilpo is the leading supermarket chain in fozzy group ' s sales structure . today , the chain consists of 263 supermarkets in 60 cities of ukraine .\nfozzy group is introducing modern solutions in all areas of its activity . by investing in improving its business processes , the group has achieved leading positions in the retail market . by performing retail chains logistics through its own distribution centers , fozzy group has been able to ensure the timely delivery of food to its stores all over ukraine . in addition , the group operates its own quality control system , ensuring full compliance with its standards in goods storage , transportation and sale .\nsince its inception in 1997 , fozzy group has focused on making innovative business improvements , creating new opportunities for the market and further developing the industry as a whole .\nfozzy group is one of the largest trade industrial groups in ukraine and one of the leading ukrainian retailers , with over 600 outlets all around the country . besides retail , the group ' s businesses include food production , bank business , and restaurants .\nthe quality of prem\u0456ya goods is guaranteed : the group selected the best ukrainian and foreign suppliers , and the quality control service of fozzy group closely monitors all stages of production , right up to the placing of the goods on its stores ' shelves .\noleksandr khvoschynskiy , legalstudies . ru ; oleg makarov , vasil kisil & partners ; sergiy piontkovkiy , baker & mckenzie ; andriy zhurzhiy , fozzy group ; iryna nikitina , magisters .\nkiev , ukraine \u2013 december 22 , 2015 \u2013 ncr corporation ( nyse : ncr ) , the global leader in consumer transaction technologies , announced today that the one of the largest trade industrial groups in ukraine , fozzy group is to continue its successful partnership with ncr in 2016 to roll out a new store concept in its 600 supermarkets across the country . in 2014 fozzy group started redesigning its stores to improve service for its customers . as part of its most recent store modernization project fozzy group is using ncr point - of - sale ( pos ) hardware and associated services deployed by ncr\u2019s long term partner , system group .\n\u201cwe\u2019ve been operating in the ukrainian market for twenty years and have developed a deep understanding of business processes and success factors in complex retail environments . we are convinced that robust and flexible pos solutions are crucially important for retail chains to successfully provide a great shopping experience for its customers , \u201d explained eugenie galushin , ceo at systems group ukraine . \u201cambitious retailers , such as fozzy group , require a premium solution for its concept stores and to enable growth . ncr\u2019s realpos 40 proved to be ideal for fozzy group\u2019s business processes . we are pleased to contribute to fozzy group\u2019s development by providing the solutions , support and service that it needs . \u201d\n\u201cwe\u2019ve been operating in the ukrainian market for twenty years and have developed a deep understanding of business processes and success factors in complex retail environments . we are convinced that robust and flexible pos solutions are crucially important for retail chains to successfully provide a great shopping experience for its customers , \u201d explained eugenie galushin , ceo at systems group ukraine . \u201cambitious retailers , such as fozzy group , require a premium solution for its concept stores and to enable growth . ncr\u2019s realpos 40 proved to be ideal for fozzy group\u2019s business processes . we are pleased to contribute to fozzy group\u2019s development by providing the solutions , support and service that it needs . \u201d\nover the years , he amassed a large portfolio of high - profile clients , including such companies as : state food and grain corporation of ukraine ( sfgcu ) , credit agricole group , bnp paribas group , nch advisors , pekao bank ( unicredit group ) , interpipe , ramburs group , ukrainian railways , bhp billiton , silverpoint , hcm group , midland resources , industrial union of donbass ( iud ) , lutsk foods , and others .\nfozzy group required an innovative , well - designed pos solution to match its new store concept and reflect the group\u2019s focus on premium - quality products and customer service . rolling out the new store concept is part of fozzy group\u2019s plan to double the number of stores over the next three years . the company has been using a wide range of ncr\u2019s realpos and realscan\u2122 products for the last three years , including ncr pos terminals , customer displays , scanners and keyboards .\nthe film titled local label\npremiya\nwas done by adventa lowe kyiv advertising agency for product : \u0441\u0456\u043b\u044c\u043f\u043e ( brand : fozzy group ) in ukraine . it was released in oct 2007 .\nkiev , ukraine - - ( business wire ) - - dec . 22 , 2015 - - ncr corporation ( nyse : ncr ) , the global leader in consumer transaction technologies , announced today that the one of the largest trade industrial groups in ukraine , fozzy group is to continue its successful partnership with ncr in 2016 to roll out a new store concept in its 600 supermarkets across the country . in 2014 fozzy group started redesigning its stores to improve service for its customers . as part of its most recent store modernization project fozzy group is using ncr point - of - sale ( pos ) hardware and associated services deployed by ncr\u2019s long term partner , system group .\npl premiya was launched in 2006 in all fozzy group retail chains , in the middle - tier price category , and today features an assortment of over 1 000 items in more than 100 different categories of goods .\nthe group sells non - food products in its bila romashka pharmaceutical supermarkets , and ringoo personal electronics stores .\nestablished in 1989 , alfa group is one of the largest investment holdings in russia . the group was founded in 1989 by mikhail fridman . as a holding company , in the financial year 2010 alfa group had total assets of us $ 59 , 900 million , total equity of us $ 21 , 790 million . its headquarters are in moscow .\nthe group sells food and household products via its silpo supermarkets chain , its wholesale and retail fozzy format hypermarkets , and its fora and bumi - market convenience stores . fozzy group chains stock their own brands of goods premiya , premiya select , povna chasha , povna charka , zelena krayina , protex , extra ! , and others . silpo supermarkets have a customer loyalty program called vlasnyi rakhunok , which , in addition to offering customer rewards , is an effective research and marketing tool for both the chain and for suppliers .\nby sourcing products directly from manufacturers , the group can provide high quality goods at reasonable prices , by cutting out numerous intermediaries .\nfozzy group is one of the largest commercial and industrial groups in ukraine . there are the products under their own trademarks in fozzy group networks : \u201cpremiya\u201d , premiya select , \u201cpovna chasha\u201d , \u201cpovna charka\u201d , \u201czelena kraina\u201d , extra ! , protex , instinct , zonk ! , premiya wine club . silpo is one of the largest national networks of food supermarkets , which has more than 250 stores all over ukraine . there is a wide variety of food and non - food goods in silpo . everyone can make a purchase that corresponds to his taste and a price category .\nthe private joint - stock company reported in the information disclosure system of the national commission for securities and the stock market of ukraine that the above - mentioned stake was sold on february 2 by public joint - stock company closed non - diversified venture corporate investment fund fozzy group ( vyshneve ) .\nukraine accounts for 17 % of total tbilvino ' s export , and is the second largest market in company ' s export portfolio , which includes 28 countries . thanks to contract with fozzy group , tbilvino plans to sell 120 thousand bottles of wine under iveriuli brand in ukrainian supermarkets in 2013 .\naccording to information from the state register of companies and individual - businessmen , as of february 13 , 2015 the participants of fozzy group llc were company head volodymyr kostelman ( 51 % ) , oleh sotnikov and roman chyhyr ( 23 . 235 % each ) and yuriy hnatenko ( 2 . 53 % ) .\na free account unlocks an advanced search filters limitations and lets you to get connected to a project or a group account if you have an invitation .\nfor several years , victoriya led the risk management department of the international legal firm integrites , where she specialized in structuring export insurance and trade financing transactions for large ukrainian companies ( fozzy group , machouse , ais corporation , agrosoyuz , uvrk , datalux , iks - megatrade , vinfort , versiya - sistems , mgm , energomashspetsstal , mobilluck , intercom , vitex , and others ) .\nmanaging director of \u201csmart holding\u201d , alexey timofeev mentions , that his company has done a lot to restore infrastructure of the distribution network and found co - investors for its development . \u201csmart holding\u201d kept jobs of sopping centers ` workers and , invested more than 150 mln uah in sops ` development . alexey timofeev expressed confidence in mutually profitable cooperation with huge players of ukrainian fozzy group retail market .\nits production division is represented by the nizhyn canning factory and the varto poultry farm . fozzy group ' s restaurant business in kyiv consists of the following restaurants : u khromoho pola ( lame paul ' s ) , staromacek , divan ( formerly prad - a - caf\u00e9 ) , u golema , charka , kruzhek and gachek , slaviansky dvor , la bodeguita del medio , mi piache , tatami and karluv most .\nlooking forward , our business requires innovative solutions to provide the best services for our customers\u201d , said ivan slavioglo , cio of fozzy group . \u201cwe are opening high level , service - oriented stores with vast food court zones and huge checkout areas . for each service we need the best it solutions available . it\u2019s no wonder that we started strategic partnership with ncr , which has provides it solutions for retail more than 130 years\u201d .\n\u201clooking forward , our business requires innovative solutions to provide the best services for our customers , \u201d said ivan slavioglo , cio of fozzy group . \u201cwe are opening high level , service - oriented stores with vast food court zones and huge checkout areas . for each service we need the best it solutions available . it\u2019s no wonder that we started strategic partnership with ncr , which has provided it solutions for retail more than 130 years . \u201d\nthe ncr realpos 40 features a modern design that complements today\u2019s retail stores , and has a small footprint that offers versatile configuration options to optimize valuable checkout space . its die - cast aluminum casing enables fan - less operation and contributes to the energy efficiency of the pos , thereby reducing the total cost of ownership . ncr supported the fozzy group with advice on pos concepts by drawing on its vast experience of deploying similar solutions around the world .\naccording to information from the national commission for securities and the stock market , as of late 2010 , the shareholders and co - owners of fozzy group investment fund were kostelman as head of the supervisory board , sotnikov as a member of the supervisory board , hnatenko ( secretary of the supervisory board ) and chyhyr with the same stakes in the charter capital of the fund ( as of february 13 , 2015 the charter capital totaled uah 100 million ) .\n\u201ctoday\u2019s customers are technically savvy and expect the checkout to be a seamless experience , \u201d said andriy pinkevych , area industry leader for retail solutions at ncr russia . \u201ca poor checkout experience can negatively impact consumer trust and , ultimately , loyalty . we are proud that our tried and tested realpos 40 solution was able to reassure fozzy group of its value in direct comparison with competitive products and are convinced it will ensure the very highest levels of customer experience . \u201d\nsap added leading russian and ukrainian retailers technosila , mir and monro , odezhda 3000 , m . video , euroset , homecenter the fozzy group and furshet supermarket network , to its growing customer roster . in addition , existing customers kopeika and eldorado significantly expanded their sap for retail implementations . furthermore , sap cis already has existing relationships with large retailers , including bananamama , utkonos , lenta , ramstor , ultrastart , euroset and v - lazer , in the cis countries .\nin china , sap is servicing a growing number of chinese retailers , including sasa , sichuan xinhua bookstore , wumart group and suning appliance chain . one of the most recent wins is the wumart group , one of the largest and fastest - growing private supermarket chains in china . wumart selected sap\u2122 erp and sap for retail to upgrade the company\u2019s information systems to drive profits and increase their market share of the rapidly maturing chinese retail landscape .\nover the years , he amassed a large portfolio of high - profile clients , including such companies as : state food and grain corporation of ukraine ( sfgcu ) , nch advisors , united grain company , biokon group of companies , bank forum , autokraz , stirol , dneprinmed , russkiy kholod , lutsk foods , and others .\n22 . 01 . 2013 ( hvino news ) .\nids borjomi\u201d officially confirms the sale of the company\u2019s shares according to agreement between borjomi and russia ' s\nalfa group\n, signed late last year . borjomi informs that the company ' s shares have been taken under the management of the new owner . however , according to georgian radio\nwithin the framework of her presentation , olga prosyanyuk , aver lex managing partner , touched upon the point of criminal legal risks . ms . prosyanyuk mentioned the top 5 tendencies of the new season : raider seizer of business , pseudo raider seizure using the names of a volunteer battalions , mass use of political information and social networks , increasing crime in banking sector , the widespread \u201cfight against terrorism\u201d in business . certain aspects of reform of the prosecutor - general\u2019s office were analyzed by elena perzova , head of the legal practice at pavlenko legal group . significant interest from the audience went to proposal made by ivan legeida , managing partner of plp law group , of debt collection upon registration of property right to mortgaged property . of no less interest was the speech by maksym kopeychykov , partner , ilyashev & partners , about the aspects of dispute resolution with problem banks .\nover the course of his career , anatoliy advised various investors on investment issues , including , in particular , european private equity fund enterprise investors . he also previously worked as an investment director at the kazakh investment group eurasia . earlier , anatoliy was a managing partner of a private consulting company knk , headed the research & analysis ; department of the interpipe corporation , spent 7 years working for the austrian investment bank ca ib , where he was part of the team managing the us private equity fund \u201cukraina\u201d .\nthe first traditional chinese dumpling by our chief , who lived and worked in china .\npjsc \u201cbank vostok\u201d is a universal bank offering a full range of banking services to private and corporate clients .\nfor inquiries related to this message please contact support . for sales inquiries , please visit urltoken\nif you believe this to be in error , please confirm below that you are not a robot by clicking\ni ' m not a robot\nbelow .\nplease make sure your browser supports javascript and cookies and that you are not blocking them from loading . for more information you can review the terms of service and cookie policy .\naccording to \u201cretail community\u201d , both companies have already signed the needed memorandum and general agreement , which provides rental contracts for each shop . the requirements of the agreement imply maintaining \u201camstore\u201d name of shopping centers . \u201csilpo\u201d sign of the shops will appear in august . new directing will also try not to change the staff of the shop .\nas of april , \u201camstor\u201d ran into debt of $ 160 mln to the banks , and approximately 300 - 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sap ag ( nyse : sap ) announced today strong growth in the retail industry in emerging economies , including brazil , china , india , russia and ukraine , solidifying its current leading retail market position . three of the fastest growing markets for sap retail are russia ( cis ) , ukraine and india . more than 15 high growth retail companies in russia and the ukraine launched or expanded sap for retail implementations last year , contributing to sap cis\u2019 95 percent year - over - year growth in retail license revenue in 2006 . worldwide , more than 850 retail and wholesale customers signed with sap in the past 12 months , yielding a total of 4 , 100 customers , including ace hardware , au bon pain , beall\u2019s , chico\u2019s , esprit , foodstuffs south island , free record shop , kenneth cole , shane co . , sport chalet , virgin entertainment and wumart . the announcement was made at the world retail congress , being held in barcelona , spain , march 28 - 30 .\none of the largest sap implementations in the past year in russia was the launch of the project for the electronics retail giant technosila . the russian retailer of home appliances and electronics goods selected sap to unite the activities of its different business lines into one single system nationwide . by creating a common management and control structure , sap enabled technosila to increase cost efficiencies and adapt to market changes .\n\u201cdue to the dynamic nature of the retail business all of our software solutions are required to provide a customer support system to help us adapt to business changes , \u201d said leonid tyukavkin , vice president of technosila , \u201csap offers the market\u2019s best network of retail consultants and partners and a localized solution with russian language support . \u201d\n\u201cobtaining the flexibility to grow and adapt to market changes is a common objective for all of our retail customers in the emerging economies around the world , \u201d said darryl owen , vice president of retail and wholesale , emea news , sap . \u201cit is widely recognized that many western european retail markets are reaching saturation and that international expansion is one of the key strategies to maintaining and increasing retail sales growth . therefore , having fully globalized technology in place to exploit new market opportunities and seamlessly integrate them into a global operations network is crucial for many of our retail clients . \u201d\nemerging markets have become attractive growth areas for international and national retailers due to the increased purchasing power of the rising middle class and the pervasive nature of global brand recognition for retailers . in asia - pacific , sap has a strong foothold with key customer wins in india and china .\nin india , sap for retail enjoyed 70 percent year - over year growth rate in 2006 , servicing key indian retailers such as pantaloon retail , monte carlo , cotton county fashion , barista coffee , provogue and vishal megamart . with over 1 , 400 + customers in india , sap is the leading provider of business software solutions for indian enterprises . in 2006 , sap won more than 498 new customers in india . sap capitalized on the growing demand for enterprise software in the retail sector , with indian retailing best practices and a special focus on the grocery , hardline , and fashion industries .\nsap has created and is operating an sap retail innovation center in india to better serve both the indian market and global markets with forward - thinking uses of retail technologies specifically focused on emerging market dynamics , best practices - based retail expansion and consumer intimacy programs .\nsap offers an asian expansion program to mid - market retailers in the uk , eu and efta designed to help retailers with their expansion plans into and out of the emerging asian markets by providing a synthesis of best retail practices between east and west . with 1 . 2 billion potential customers , china is on the top of the list for retailers that pursue growth opportunities in asia - pacific markets .\nat the world retail congress in barcelona , o botic\u00e1rio one of the world\u2019s largest perfumery and cosmetics franchising network from brazil and a sap customer , is one of the nominees for the show\u2019s best use of technology awards . the brazilian company has set an example on how companies from the emerging economies are utilizing innovative technologies to become a large player nationwide and on the global market place . o botic\u00e1rio selected sap in 2004 to implement sap r / 3 and has expanded its use of sap software in the past years , including the\nsales and marketing integrated\nsolution based on crm ( customer relationship management ) , bps ( business planning and simulation ) , plm ( product lifecycle management ) and scm ( supply chain management ) functionalities to support its business growth .\nrecognizing the role of technology to implement business objectives , o botic\u00e1rio was the recipient of the nrf international retailer of the year award in 2006 .\nsap for retail is a solution portfolio that helps retailers understand their business , anticipate the needs of their business and inspire their customers , employees and shareholders by delivering results . the portfolio comprises an end - to - end set of retail solutions ; merchandise management and planning ; store operations ( through the acquisition and integration of triversity pos solutions ) ; and base finance and hr solutions . sap for retail helps retailers of all sizes to create shopping experiences that their customers will want again and again , by providing the ability to make the right decisions quickly and profitably . today , 33 of the top 50 global retailers run sap . ( additional information at urltoken\n2018 copyright . all rights reserved . the sponsored listings displayed above are served automatically by a third party . neither the service provider nor the domain owner maintain any relationship with the advertisers . in case of trademark issues please contact the domain owner directly ( contact information can be found in whois ) . privacy policy\noleksiy is an expert in the areas of m & a ; , finance raising , ipo / private placements , public - private partnerships ( ppp ) structuring and strategic consulting . he previously worked at the corporate finance department of ernst & young , troika dialog investment bank , as well as leading his own investment - consulting \u201cboutique\u201d dao consulting partners . prior to joining intef , he worked as an ib managing director at ufc capital . he has a bsc in economics from london school of economics and political sciences ( lse ) and an msc in international economics from kyiv national economic university ( kneu ) .\noleksiy possesses significant experience in working with private and institutional clients and investors . he specializes in : real estate , agriculture , consumer goods and retail , financial servces , telecoms , media and infrastructure .\nleonid is an expert in the areas of m & a ; and corporate finance . he has over 15 years experience in the investments business . leonid began his career in the field as head of securities at prospect investments . played active part in consolidation of major stock packages of prominent ukrainian companies ( kyivenergo , ukrnafta , stirol , various regional energy distributors ) for strategic and institutional investors . later , he held top management positions at large ukrainian and international investment companies \u2013 foyil securities , tekt , mosaic investments , sokrat , ufc capital . during 2003 - 2006 , he headed the trading committee of the first ukrainian stock exchange ( pfts ) . has a phd in chemical sciences .\nleonid possesses significant experience in working with private and institutional clients and investors . he specializes in : food production , pharmaceuticals , infrastructure , financial services , energy , and agriculture .\nanatoliy has over 14 years of experience in the areas of investments business , private equity funds and real estate . has extensive knowledge of various industrial sectors , took part in several high - profile investment projects , has significant experience in strategic consulting and investment management .\nanatoliy has a degree in economics from the kyiv - mohyla academy , and a \u201cwith honors\u201d degree from the kyiv polytechnics institute .\nvictoriya has significant experience in business valuation and investment potential of companies during m & a ; transactions . while working at the kyiv investment company , victoriya played active part in privatization of state enterprises in the machinery - building , transport and agriculture sectors , led securities issues , stock consolidations , and cross - border stock s & ps . ;\nshe gained further experience in the areas of corporate finances and securities working for companies like tekt and ufc capital .\n/ var / www / kt / public _ html / intef / _ inc / zzz . inc\n\u00a9 2004 - 2018 turnkey projections inc . ltd . all trademarks , logos and copyrights are the property of their respective owners .\nyour account has been created successfully , please click the link in the confirmation letter sent to your e - mail .\nhi ! looks like you using adblock , so some content might be displayed improperly as we ' re an archive of advertising entities .\nsilpo stores offer exclusive products of foreign manufacturers in addition to traditional ukrainian goods . silpo encourages the regular customers through a loyalty program \u201cvlasnyi rakhunok\u201d , thanks to which they receive a reward for every purchase in the network . the quality control service is established in silpo supermarkets . silpo supermarket network was recognized as the best in several categories on the results of retail awards 2016 \u201cconsumer choice\u201d premium . the working hours : from 08 : 00 to 23 : 00 .\n05 . 02 . 2013 ( hvino news ) hvino news is honoured to become the official information partner of national wine agency of georgia ( nwa ) . this was decided during a working meeting between levan davitashvili , director of nwa , and alexander kaffka , publisher of hvino . com , last week in tbilisi .\nyou have showed that you can work efficiently to promote georgian wine\n, said mr . davitashvili about the\nproject , launched less than a year ago .\nwe have worked hard , and we are thankful to national wine agency for appreciation of our efforts . i am sure now will be able to make much more useful contribution , in cooperation with georgia ' s main wine authority\n, commented urltoken ' s mr . kaffka .\nhvino news will soon start to distribute official nwa ' s information , in addition to its usual news . currently , content of hvino news consists of its own news , and reposts from english - language sources in about 50 - 50 proportion . plans for further extension of information and media services for nwa have also been discussed .\n05 . 02 . 2013 . a russian official said monday that moscow may soon resume imports of georgian wine , mineral water and fruit after a seven - year ban , the first tentative step toward repairing the ruptured ties between the two ex - soviet neighbors .\ngennady onishchenko , russia ' s top sanitation official , said a first round of talks between delegations from both countries was successful monday , and that a russian delegation will visit georgia this month to discuss issues related to restarting the import of wine and mineral water . he said that could happen by this spring and that fruit imports may follow .\nrussia banned such trade in 2006 amid rising political tensions in the run up to a brief war with georgia in 2008 . an election in october made tycoon and philanthropist bidzina ivanishvili georgia ' s new prime minister , and he pledged to normalize relations with russia , where he had made his fortune .\n04 . 02 . 2013 . russia agreed in principle on monday to lift an embargo on imports of wine and mineral water from georgia , a first step towards rebuilding relations shattered by their 2008 war .\nwater and wine trade could resume in months , seven years after russia banned two of its small southern neighbour ' s main exports as tension mounted before the five - day war .\nprospects of a thaw in relations between the former soviet republics have improved since bidzina ivanishvili , who made his fortune doing business in russia , became georgia ' s prime minister after a parliamentary election last october .\n04 . 02 . 2013 ( hvino news ) a seven - member georgian delegation left here on sunday for moscow to start the country ' s first official visit to russian federation since august 2008 . levan davitashvili , head of the delegation , told the press at the tbilisi international airport that the delegation would present georgian wines in moscow .\nwe ' ll hold presentations about the ( quality ) control mechanism of the food and wines in georgia . . . how the product is controlled in georgia ; how the export is certified . . . and then it will be discussed what further steps should be taken to return georgian products to the russian market ,\nsaid davitashvili .\napart from wines , mineral water exports will also be discussed and on the next step - - fruits and vegetables ,\ndavitashvili added .\ntengiz kalandadze , deputy chief of the georgian state food agency , told the press that the georgians would be ready to talk with russia ' s chief sanitary doctor gennady onishchenko . members of the moscow - bound georgian delegation also include davit grigolia , chief adviser for the georgian state wine agency , deputy head of the national food agency tengiz kalandadze , head of the phytosanitary department of the national food agency zurab lipartia , executive director of the association georgian wine tinatin kezeli , chairperson of georgian wine giorgi ramishvili , director of fruit and vegetable company giorgi jakhutashvili .\n02 . 02 . 2013 . i had been emailed about this tasting a few weeks prior to the event , and i decided to attend , given that the weather wouldn ' t be too tough and allow me to ride there on motorbike from work . i must confess that i occasionally give up on a few tastings because either torrential rains or snowy / icy conditions . i arrived at the place at around 4 : 30pm , the day had been bright and almost warm , especially compared with the freezing temperatures of a week before . very good for the tasting , tastings in freezing temperatures are always hard on the wines .\nknown for its food and wine list . the emailing of puzelat about the event highlighted the fact that these artisan winegrowers worked organically and vinified the\nway , using buried amphorae as fermenters . most of these vintners had never traveled to france and that was an opportunity to meet them as well as to taste their wines . they came from several regions of georgia , from kakhetia near azerbaidjan ( a hot and dry region ) , from imeretia ( in the west , a more humid area near the black sea ) and from near tbilisi at the border with breakaway - region ossetia . there would be also wine from a monastery , the leading monk / cellar master not coming alas in person .\nthis is the second ( 2013 ) edition of the georgian wine guide . georgian wine culture has changed a lot since the publication of the first edition last year . many important steps have been taken towards self - identification , and our wine - makers have realized that the traditional methods of wine - making in\nwhich were developed over thousands of years count among the country\u2019s most important values . it is this wine which must become the image of wine in georgia . last year\u2019s guide featured only 21 traditional wines , but their number has increased significantly this year and they now have pride of place in our guide .\nwine from almost every region of georgia . 2012 was a very important year in this respect : several amateur or experienced wine - makers decided to begin to work with\nthe number of quality ros\u00e9 wines in georgia has also increased quite significantly . this variety of wine re - emerged on the georgian market several years ago , and this year\u2019s guide includes up to ten ros\u00e9 wines . this wine has become fashionable , and every georgian wine - maker now feels obliged to make pink wine\u2014either from saperavi or tavkveri grapes , or from foreign varieties such as cabernet or muscat . the expression \u201ca new broom sweeps clean\u201d could be used for ros\u00e9 wine , and i hope that the quality and diversity of these wines will be improved over time .\n02 . 02 . 2013 . if there ' s a way to dilute the bitterness in relations between russia and georgia after a 2008 war , it may lie in a lush valley south of the caucasus mountain border between the feuding former soviet republics .\nhere flows borjomi , a naturally carbonated mineral water of volcanic origin that had been popular in russia since the 19th century until it was swept off the shelves when moscow banned georgian beverages and other products in 2006 as tensions built toward the five - day war .\nborjomi , a resort town with a mix of grand soviet - era sanatoriums and drab apartment blocks , sent 60 percent of its production to russia before the ban , and output plunged 43 percent to 63 million litres in 2006 .\n01 . 02 . 2013 ( hvino news ) national wine agency denies the information that at the first stage companies based on russian capital will enter the russian market . levan davitashvili , head of the agency , speaking to georgian radio commersant , noted that moscow did not divide companies or defined stages of return to russian market . davitashvili said that when georgian wine returns to the russian market , this will affect everyone equally . information on the return of the companies based on the russian capital at the first phase appeared in the russian media . among the companies were named tbilisi wine cellar , founded by dionis club distributing company , as well as gws whose vineyards and a winery belonged to pernod ricard until 2011 , and now are under ownership of marussia beverages bv , which works in russian distribution . \u00a9 hvino news\n01 . 02 . 2012 . in power for just three months , the government of prime minister bidzina ivanishvili appears to have struck gold in economic relations with russia : officials in moscow have tentatively given the green light to resuming georgian wine and mineral water imports , reopening a major market for georgian farmers and businesses .\nwhile critics in tbilisi have slammed the overture as striking a deal with an occupying power , the true test of pm ivanishvili ' s russian gambit will be his ability to balance the country ' s economic need for its northern neighbour with moscow ' s penchant for undermining georgian sovereignty and its stated goal of moving closer to the eu and nato .\nwine tsar , gennady onishchenko , head of the russian state consumer protection agency . onishchenko famously banned georgian wine , mineral water and other goods on alleged health concerns in 2006 , though it was almost certainly politically motivated , given the deep hatred and mistrust between vladimir putin ' s kremlin and georgian president mikheil saakashvili .\n01 . 02 . 2013 . georgian and russian sommeliers agreed to exchange information on georgian wine to avoid any possible misinformation and misunderstanding like recently spread information on alleged change of georgian wine sorts and technologies , as the head of the guild of russian sommeliers said on the eve of a breakthrough visit of georgian delegation to moscow .\ngeorgian wine looks forward to reappearing on russian market . to this end , georgian official delegation will visit moscow on february 4 , 2013 to meet genadi onishchenko , the head of\n[ sanitary body of russian federation ] , who banned georgian agriculture product including wine and mineral water in 2006 under alleged quality security reasons .\n31 . 01 . 2013 . according to a georgian legend , god took a supper break while he was creating the world . he became so involved in his meal that he by accident tripped over the high peaks of the caucasus and as a result he spilled his own food onto the land below . the land below blessed with the scarps of heavens table was georgia .\ngeorgia ( sakartvelo ) is a transcontinental country in the caucasus region , situated at the dividing line between europe and asia . the country\u00b4s geographical location with borders to the black sea , the modern russian federation , turkey , armenia and azerbaijan , has meant that through pre - history and history it has been a crossroad between the east and the west .\ngeorgian party is not going to ask russian experts to control the georgian wine quality . as head of the national wine agency levan davitashvilit told\n, if the russian party wishes to see the process , georgia will not hinder them and russian experts swill be enabled to arrive in georgia and look into the process as georgia has nothing to hide .\n\u201cwe are going to moscow to explain the quality control system to them and assure them that we control thing properly , strictly and adequately . but it was not mentioned that we would go there to ask them to control our quality\u2019 , davitashvili said .\n\u201cwe\u2019ll express this readiness that we can receive their people and show them everything . we have a lot to show in this field\u201d , he added .\n30 . 01 . 2013 ( hvino news ) georgian winemakers responded to remarks made recently by russian sommeliers , who said that if georgian wine returns to the russian market , it will not be as popular as it was before the embargo . according to them , the question is that the georgian wine\u2019s taste properties have significantly changed and that the wine offered by georgian winemakers today is not traditional for georgian wine .\ndimitri lebanidze , kindzmarauli marani ' s director he does not agree with these statements , saying that georgian wine\u2019s taste qualities have changed for the better . he notes that a style of georgian wine has improved since the embargo and russian sommeliers\u2019 statements are unfounded .\nteliani valley ' s director shota kobelia commented that after embargo georgian wine\u2019s taste qualities have improved considerably , so it is unknown on what basis the russian sommeliers make such statements .\nafter doing a guest post on her site about some of my favorite paris markets . we met for a drink ( okay , a few drinks ) and emma told me about starting her blog in 2011 and how writing had segued into hosting events at her home , such as the burnt food supper club and her burnt wine tasting series .\nintrigued by these events and emma\u2019s evident knowledge of natural wines , i was eager to attend a burnt bash as soon as i had the opportunity . i was therefore pleased to join emma\u2019s eastern wine themed burnt wine event on a snowy evening in january , which not only provided me with the chance to participate in one of emma\u2019s tastings , but also proved the perfect primer for another georgian wine tasting i had later that month .\ni do not anticipate any particular problems unless the subject is politicized . we have requested visa support - eight specialists are coming from georgia to negotiate with us ,\nhe said .\nspecialists will visit georgia . if the products prove all right , the deliveries to the russian market will start , he said .\nour only concern is distribution ,\nonishchenko said , adding that the wine must not be diluted .\nhe said earlier that that a georgian delegation representing the authorities and the private sector would visit russia on february 3 to discuss the delivery of georgian wine and mineral water ."]}
{"id": 54222, "summary": [{"text": "anghami ( arabic : \u0623\u0646\u063a\u0627\u0645\u064a ) is the first legal music streaming platform and digital distribution company in the arab world region launched in november 2012 providing unlimited arabic and international music to stream and download for offline mode .", "topic": 3}, {"text": "it is designed for the middle east and north africa to provide the largest music catalog of licensed content from the major arabic labels such as rotana , melody , mazzika , platinum records and many other indies , in addition to international majors labels such as emi , sony , universal and warner music group .", "topic": 37}, {"text": "anghami is one of the largest digital music venture in the middle-east seed funded by mevp .", "topic": 39}, {"text": "the goal of anghami was to reduce music piracy in the middle east , citing music piracy rate in that area is very high and should provide this service to serve as an alternative to piracy .", "topic": 25}, {"text": "anghami was founded by eddy maroun and elie habib in lebanon , launched initinally as a mobile only app with the slogan \" the idea is that everywhere you go , you \u2019ll find your music \" .", "topic": 24}, {"text": "one of anghami 's app features is dolby pulse encoding , which reduces the file size of the music for faster and reliable streaming methods in the internet where the bandwidth situation is fluctuated .", "topic": 9}, {"text": "shortly after the partnership between anghami and mobile operators in mena has been agreed few months after launching , the service experienced rapid growth with 1 million registered users four months after the launch .", "topic": 31}, {"text": "however , the next million was reached in 3 months mainly after partnering with the major media player mbc group middle east broadcasting center that featured anghami in one of its most successful tv shows \" arab idol \" .", "topic": 23}, {"text": "the company claimed revenues exceeded $ 10m in 2016 . ", "topic": 16}], "title": "anghami", "paragraphs": ["no , the free subscription to anghami plus will not be activated automatically . you need to send the sms to 1355 and download the anghami app .\nit takes 5 - 10 business days for content to go live in anghami .\nthe free anghami plus subscription is available to all smart plans and emirati plans .\nyou can only get anghami plus for free if you move to a postpaid plan .\nyou can download anghami\u2019s new mobile app for iphone here directly , using the promocode wamdalovesanghami .\nanghami currently dominates the market along with the american tech giant apple ' s music service .\nall existing postpaid customers can get anghami plus for free when renewing their heavy data contract .\nmr hamzeh also says anghami could face problems if international competitors establish themselves in the middle east .\nanghami is largest digital music venture ever in the middle - east funded by multiple vc firms .\nthey were able to start hiring people and closing deals with labels to finally launch anghami in 2012 .\nanghami is a music streaming mobile app that enables users to play and download arabic and international songs offline .\nanghami is a music streaming app providing unlimited arabic and international music to stream and download for offline mode .\nthe contracts anghami has under its belt is proof that many have faith in the model and the middle eastern market .\nwith 20 , 000 new users per day , the arab music - streaming startup anghami is challenging giants like spotify .\nanghami is the mena region\u2019s top - selling music platform with the largest music catalogue of more than 20 million songs .\nwhen talking about anghami , it\u2019s hard to avoid the comparison to services like spotify and rdio , offering users a way to legally stream music on their computers and smartphones . that comparison doesn\u2019t really matter since anghami is catering to an entirely different audience .\nif anghami\u2019s founders know one thing , it\u2019s that people consume music differently in every part of the world . anghami has worked hard to create an experience that ' s unique to listeners in the arab world , explains co - founder elie habib . for example , consumers in the region often prefer mobile music to share easily with friends . thus anghami is only available on smartphones .\nin a region where music is dominated by piracy , anghami comes to fill this gap by offering a legal m . . .\nstarting out with an iphone app , anghami will next be available on android , finally coming to desktop computers through its web interface .\nhe teases that anghami is releasing new features soon , including an arabic version later this month , and new apis to encourage independent developers to add to the platform . currently 75 % of anghami users\u2019 smartphones are set in english , and only 25 % in arabic .\nmusic downloads rarely come legal in the middle east , so it is notable that anghami has maneuvered its way onto listeners\u2019 devices \u2013 ultimately becoming the number one music app in the middle east . \u201cmusic piracy is huge , so we\u2019re banking on the experience and convenience we offer to users to opt for anghami as a greater alternative to piracy , \u201d maroun , chief executive officer of anghami , tells your middle east .\nanghami is available worldwide at no cost for blackberry , iphone , android , and more recently , nokia , in their respective app stores .\nplease make sure that after receiving the confirmation sms to use the anghami app at least once using your mobile data ( without wifi ) .\nanghami is a music streaming app that offers millions of arabic and international music for users to listen on any mobile or tablet . launched in december 2012 , it is now the mena region\u2019s leading music service and has reached 4 . 5 million registered users to date coming from all over the world . anghami provides a legal way of accessing a large collection of tracks and albums from major and independent record labels . anghami offers its users licensed content from the likes of rotana , platinum records , mazzika , and melody . it also offers access to the international labels such as universal , sony , emi and warner , beggars , armada and many others . anghami is on its way to hold a catalogue of 12 million tracks by mid - 2014 . a free , ad - supported anghami account gives users up to 4 and a half hours of streaming per month . for unlimited and ad - free streaming , users can pay for the \u201canghami + \u201d subscription . through anghami + they can download as many songs as their phone can hold and listen offline . right now , installing the app on your smartphone gives users a one month free trial of anghami + .\nforget spotify . anghami is here ! launching today for iphone , the platform is bringing the arab world its first mobile and web music streaming platform .\nthis last bit - the ability to discover new music - seems one of anghami\u2019s valuable aspects . while the \u201cinternational\u201d category right now is limited to major label artists , anghami intends to branch into more independent labels eventually . either way , the option to continually discover music that you might like , while having control over it , on your mobile , is at the crux of what makes platforms like spotify and anghami more compelling than music stations like pandora .\nanghami\u2019s biggest strength is clearly its exclusive access to titles , but that access might not mean much to users without a sleek interface that makes browsing easy .\ndeezer , however , is also available on the web . though anghami feels that a mobile focus separates them from the pack , deezer is present on smartphones and the web simultaneously . yet anghami offers its mobile streaming service on nearly every smartphone platform , whereas deezer is much more limited in its mobile presence .\nanghami is on the verge of launching in private beta , and its first offering will come in the form of an iphone app . anghami recently changed gears , after initially intending to launch first as a web - based service . \u201cthe web interface is now a second priority for us , \u201d eddy tells the next web .\nanghami has also implemented a partnership with orange in jordan , and is going to launch one with zain in kuwait soon . they will build on these telecom partnerships with 3 or 4 more companies in the region , they say , and they ' ve also finalized a deal with media conglomerate mbc . through these partnerships , anghami hopes to build trust with consumers before other companies move in . several artists have also launched their album exclusively on anghami , and the team hopes to attract more .\nanghami is available in algeria , bahrain , egypt , jordan , kuwait , lebanon , morocco , oman , palestine , qatar , saudi arabia , tunisia , and uae .\naudi is no stranger to musical performances himself . \u201ci once sang at music hall , \u201d he casually confesses as we\u2019re discussing anghami over coffee . \u201cwhat ? \u201d i blink .\nanghami was one of five startups which received backing from middle east venture partners ( mevp ) in march , while a turkey - based vc has also invested in the company .\nanghami makes its money from people subscribing to the service , advertising to people who stream the service for free , and by doing deals with mobile phone companies who carry the app .\n\u201cwe\u2019re using state of the art technology in order to stream really quickly . whenever you\u2019re streaming from anghami , it will feel like you\u2019re playing a song from your hard disk . \u201d\nyes , you will get 6 months free anghami plus subscription . however , once renewing your contract tenure you will get the free subscription for either 12 or 24 months depending on your subscription .\nit was this that allowed anghami to cut deals with both local labels ( they have an exclusive with rotana , one of the biggest local labels ) as well as with the big global labels .\nit was a silly trend at the time ,\nsays eddy maroun , co - founder of anghami , which is today the arab world ' s biggest home - grown music streaming service .\nwith the \u2018go music crazy\u2019 offer , enjoy a free subscription to anghami plus which lets you download and listen to millions of arabic and international songs as much as you want , online and offline .\nwhen we came up with the idea of anghami there were people in america and in europe doing the same , so international labels knew about it , but for arabic labels that was something new .\neven if anghami reaches 30 million people , that only accounts for less than 10 % of the population ,\nhe says . in short , he believes there ' s plenty of room for growth .\nwhile anghami will be available as a service worldwide , the availability of music will be limited regionally . international music will only be available in the middle east , while arabic music can be listened to worldwide .\nanghami is designed for the middle - east and north africa providing the largest music catalog of licensed content from the major arabic labels such as rotana , melody , mazzika , platinum records and many other indies .\n2 . send an sms with the keyword \u201cmusic\u201d to 1355 . 3 . you\u2019ll receive a confirmation sms . 4 . your anghami plus subscription will be activated within a few hours after receiving the confirmation sms .\npotential users who want to save on their data are left with two options : paying for anghami premium , an advert - free service with unlimited downloads , or streaming exclusively while on a free wi - fi network .\nthe free app will likely stay on the radar for a long while , seeing that no app can enter major app stores with illegal content , and anghami claims to have the largest legal music catalog in the region .\nthe company has been very aggressive in its marketing throughout the mena region . anghami signed a deal with mbc , one of the regions major broadcast networks , which got it a three - year exclusive deal for local music talent shows .\nanghami\u2019s convenience , unlimited streaming , offline access , and huge music library should be enough to attract a significant user - base . but what of that pesky internet problem that lebanon , and many other middle eastern countries continue to face ?\nanghami has teamed up with dolby , taking advantage of its latest dolby pulse encoding . \u201cit provides high - quality and low - size files . the files are compressed but the sound is the same as if you\u2019re hearing a 256k mp3 or even cd quality , \u201d eddy says . most importantly it also saves bandwidth , since the file size is small , so it won\u2019t consume a lot of data . coupled with offline listening , anghami is every middle eastern music lover\u2019s dream .\nso if you\u2019re based in the middle east and are feeling thoroughly left out of the spotify / rdio experience , sign up for the anghami beta to gain access to a library of the best arabic and international music available in the region .\na music - streaming startup is blooming and has beaten the piracy issue . launched by the young lebanese duo of elie habib and eddy maroun this past november , anghami is the arabic equivalent of spotify \u2013 and all music is streamed legally .\nmeanwhile , lebanese music streaming startup anghami last year leapt to the top on ios app lists in 12 arab countries and gathered half a million users in just 3 months , 30 % of whom are using the service daily . anghami was also recently shortlisted for the best mena startup and best entertainment , audio or video startup at the europas this coming year . but does this small team of 11 , have what it takes to face a 6 - year - old international player ?\nhabib notes that consumers , especially in the region , often look to a streaming platform for new music suggestions . anghami is paying special attention to discovery and recommendations , explains habib . \u201cwe started with a personal dj function . we want to help people discover music . \u201d\ncan deezer , with a larger music catalogue and established model , topple a platform with some key regional partnerships ? the question is whether being a first mover gives anghami the advantage . users may not want to switch to another platform after their preferences and playlists are saved .\nas they worked to build a legal platform , the anghami team essentially enacted a coup in the regional music business , securing an exclusive contract with rotana that ensures that major arab artists from haifa wehbe to fairouz can only be accessed on their platform for the next three years .\nthe only concern one might have is that all of your listening is public to friends that you add on anghami - there\u2019s no way to listen that one really cheesy song you don\u2019t want to admit you want to hear . the platform also needs a listing of songs by genre .\nit\u2019s geared towards the region\u2019s mobile - happy consumers - anghami allows users to stream several hours of music a month over their mobile for free . while regular users will have to request an invite , the first 100 wamda readers to sign up using the promocode wamdalovesanghami will receive a direct download .\nhis classmate who ended up taking the job saw the anghami on the table and realized that audi would rather be an early employee at hot emerging market startup than receive corporate benefits . \u201cinstead of getting free tickets to all of my favorite shows , i decided to join a startup , \u201d he smiles .\n\u201cthe idea is that everywhere you go , you\u2019ll find your music . this is the concept of anghami . if you have your own music experience \u2013 on your computer , a tablet , on your phone , everywhere you are \u2013 you can find all your playlists , your music , offline and online . \u201d\nperhaps a little competition is actually good for anghami and the market . as many streaming music services have put it in the past , major competition is not between legal music services , but with piracy . the more valuable services that exist , the more likely people are to know and prefer legal digital music streaming .\narabic music is freely available to listen to on spotify , but that\u2019s not much help to a user anywhere from morocco to saudi arabia . that\u2019s where anghami comes in . the service will offer access to an impressive library of music , having signed deals with major labels in the middle east including rotana , mazzika , and melody .\nbut a third way users can get music has been developed taking a leaf out of rival deezer\u2019s books ; anghami signed a deal with orange in jordan to provide the service for free to orange customers in the country . paris - based deezer cut a similar deal with orange in france which resulted in the company getting some 20 million users .\nhowever , unlike spoitfy or deezer which have no free service on mobile devices , anghami delivers streaming music , mainly arabic but also some international music , to smartphones , and even not - so - smart phones , for free . it currently has a library of 2 . 5 million tracks . according to mr . habib that will double by may .\nwhile going the legal route and securing additional contracts with mazzika , melody , warner , sony music , and emi has cost the creators a pretty licensing fee , it ensures not only that they can dominate the b2c market , but also that they will also be able to offer b2b services by partnering with local telecom companies to offer anghami discounts to subscribers .\noffline listening is one of the many ways in which anghami sets itself apart from other music services in the region . \u201cyou can have the ultimate music experience . you\u2019ll never have to search elsewhere , you\u2019ll never have to buy any songs , you\u2019ll never have to buy a cd . your music library will be with you everywhere you go , \u201d eddy says .\nin addition to the musical stylings of just about everything from amr diab and elissa to sabah and the late warda , anghami has also signed deals with international labels including sony music and emi . there is also an agreement with warner in the works , which will bring access to a vast range of diverse content , from disney hits to michael jackson and david guetta .\nby being 100 % legal , anghami also circumvents the headache of dealing with piracy sites . \u201cwe\u2019re pirating the pirates , \u201d maroun told wamda in an interview at arabnet this spring . \u201cpiracy will be our biggest competitor , \u201d admits audi , \u201cbut we\u2019re guessing that eliminating the time you spend on pirated content , dealing with incorrect songs , bad quality , and viruses , is worth the money . \u201d\nif lebanese startup anghami ( it means \u201cmy tunes\u201d in arabic ) has its way many of them will be listening to their streaming music service ( think spotify or deezer but for the arab region ) . launched in november 2012 , according to cto elie habib , the company will have one million users by next month , considerably ahead of their planned target of 750 , 000 by the end of the year .\nbefore starting anghami , eddy maroun and elie habib made sure to secure key deals with regional and international labels . they currently feature licensed content from leading arabic labels rotana , mazzika , and melody , but also from major international labels universal , sony , emi , warner . their biggest asset right now is an exclusive 3 - year contract with rotana for streaming music in lebanon , the uae and saudi arabia .\nat $ 5 a month , unlimited access on anghami is less than half the price of spotify . \u201cthat\u2019s the same price as only 5 songs on itunes , \u201d audi points out . ( if your country has it - saudi arabia , uae , kuwait , qatar , bahrain , oman , lebanon , egypt , syria , algeria , libya , yemen , palestine , and pakistan , to name a few , don\u2019t ) .\n\u201conce launched , this will be the largest catalogue of international and arabic music online in the middle east , \u201d says strategy and business development lead george audi . the platform will offer close to 2 million arabic and international titles , from shakira to fairouz , by the end of the year , in a sexy little app that allows users to swipe through titles and share them with friends directly on anghami or over facebook and twitter .\nbut what mr . habib believes will let anghami steal a march on its rivals is technology it has developed to deliver streaming music over slow connections and to older phones , a technology it believes will help them win market not just in areas of the mena region with slower networks , but in to africa . \u201cdelivering music of 4g or even 3g is not very difficult , \u201d he said . \u201cbut we can deliver it smoothly and with good quality of edge . \u201d\nspotify , which isn\u2019t even available in the region , only offers free streaming on web , not mobile . a premium account at anghami , similar to spotify , offers users a chance to access unlimited music and stream music offline ; somewhat critical in a region where access to internet can be spotty . in fact , the team has spent time honing the app to ensure that it works on the notoriously bad mobile networks of lebanon , configuring their dolby music encoding to stream high quality on a low bandwidth .\ndeezer has the distinct advantage of a large international catalogue with over 20 million tracks available for streaming . but habib isn\u2019t threatened . \u201ceverybody says \u2018we have 20 million songs ,\nhe says ,\nbut most people end up only listening to 100 , 000 songs . what you really care about is the core catalogue . now , we have 2 . 5 million songs . by may or june we\u2019ll have 5 or 6 million songs . \u201d anghami prefers to focus on music quality and regional appeal , he says , rather than on the number of songs available .\nnews corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media , news , education , and information services .\nwhile arabic is one of the top six languages on the internet , arabic content is hard to find . not surprisingly it is local tracks that are proving to be the most popular . of the top 30 songs on the service , 21 are in arabic , mostly pop , but some more traditional music .\nedge is an older \u2014 sometimes called 2 . 5g \u2014 technology still more common in developing nations than 3g . he would not be drawn on exactly how it works , except to say that the tracks are split into very small packets making it easier to send over slower connections , and then reassembled in the app . \u201cas we are streaming , of course we continue to download the packets as the music is playing . \u201d he said they had worked with dolby compression that allows streaming at 64 kbps , while still maintaining acceptable audio quality .\n\u2019s symbian as well as older blackberries . \u201cnokia is still huge in this area . about half of jordan\u2019s phones are nokia . \u201d it will also run on nokia\u2019s newer asha range , which is aimed at developing nations .\nat the moment , while the company builds its customer base , the service is free for all users , but the plan is for a classic freemium model : an ad - supported free service , and a premium service that allows local downloads .\nbut , says mr . habib , neither spotify nor deezer are his biggest rivals , nor even is apple\u2019s itunes service , which has recently opened up in lebanon . \u201cwe are in a sea of piracy , \u201d he said . \u201cpeople in the region are not used to paying for music . \u201d\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 / / en\nurltoken\njavascript is a lightweight , object - oriented , cross - platform scripting language , mainly used within web pages .\nutf - 8 ( 8 - bit unicode transformation format ) is a variable - length character encoding for unicode , which is backwards compatible with ascii .\ngif ( graphics interchange format ) is a lossless compression image format , originally introduced by compuserve and suitable to store graphics , logos and simple animations .\nembedded cascading style sheets define a set of style rules in a < style > element within a web page .\ninline cascading style sheets define style rules directly within an ( x ) html element using the style attribute .\nsession cookies are temporary cookies , which are deleted when the user closes the browser .\nnon - httponly cookies are used in the http protocol and also in client side scripts , which may be a security threat .\nnon - secure cookies may be used via an unencrypted connections , which may be a security threat .\nhttp strict transport security ( hsts ) defines a mechanism enabling web sites to declare themselves accessible only via secure connections .\nthe websites redirects visitors to its www subdomain , e . g . from urltoken to www . urltoken .\nthe websites redirects visitors to use ssl encryption , e . g . from urltoken to urltoken\nthe open graph protocol , originally developed by facebook , is an rdfa - based format that enables any web page to become a rich object in a social graph .\ntwitter cards enable automatic attachment of photos , videos and media elements to tweets .\njson - ld ( javascript object notation for linked data ) is a method of encoding linked data using json .\ngeneric rdfa ( resource description framework in attributes ) is rdfa without further specialization .\ncomodo provides it services , software , and ssl certificates under various brand names .\ngoogle analytics is a free service to get detailed statistics about the visitors of a website , provided by google .\nthe apache http server is a popular open source web server by the apache software foundation .\nthe technology score rates a site based on its technologies in a range from 0 to 100 . it consists in a popularity score ( how many sites use the same technologies ) , a traffic score ( how much traffic have other sites using the same technologies ) and a version score ( how many sites use more recent technology versions ) . quality alerts also affect the rating .\n\u201cwe\u2019ll give you enough music for a party , \u201d audi points out . if users take social actions , such as creating playlists and sharing it , they can gain extra playing time .\n\u201cif anyone wants to come into the market , they won\u2019t have access to this content , \u201d says audi . previous rival site yala music had previously licensed rotana\u2019s content , but not entered an exclusive agreement . if spotify itself ( whose director of international growth said that spotify would rather enter the market and compete than acquire ) entered the market , it would face the same issue .\nthe app is packed with goodies ( check out the screenshots below ) . it makes it easy for users to swipe through playlists of music , toggle between international and regional music , like and share songs and playlists on facebook and twitter , subscribe to individual artists , listen to pre - made playlists , see music trending in their networks , and also discover new music with a \u201csurprise me ! \u201d option , represented by a little genie lamp , that smartly predicts user preferences based on activity and likes .\nthe hunt for new music is an elusive art ; finding a few new excellent songs would be worth $ 5 to this listener .\nthe launch of the region\u2019s spotify isn\u2019t just another mobile app . its founders elie habib and eddy maroun were able to build a company that lured audi away from taking a job with emi .\nafter graduating from harvard business school last june , audi briefly considered a job at the major music label . \u201cthey wanted me to be their director of digital business development , to work with tech companies on music streaming . \u201d\nwell , ok - he entered the lebanese karaoke championship , and reached the finals at music hall . \u201cthere were three rounds , two at mandaloun first , and then the final 10 sang at music hall , \u201d he recalls .\nhe didn\u2019t win , but he\u2019s found the right place to merge his love of business with music . \u201celie is an amazing tech guru , and eddy knows just about everyone in the music business , \u201d he says . add to that a team of talented developers that can pull together a mobile app that turns your phone into a band instrument in 24 hours at startup weekend beirut , and a total of $ 1 million in funding from mevp , and you have a hit in the making .\nstay tuned for more updates - the founders have promised more features , apps for android , blackberry and nokia , and the announcement of major b2b deals soon .\nnina is director of launchpad uae , a platform that fosters the development and execution of social impact enterprises and corporate social responsibility initiatives , for sustainable environmental , economic and human capital development .\njordan ' s posrocket raises $ 1 . 5 million in a round led by algebra ventures\nwamda by wamda is licensed under a creative commons attribution - noncommercial - noderivs 3 . 0 unported license\nat the turn of the century , as mobile phones were taking off , there was a fad for novelty ringtones . people were paying small sums for their new nokia phones to play a simple version of popular tunes as a call alert .\ni would compose the melodies ,\nhe says . his co - founder , elie habib , meanwhile , took care of the technical and distribution side .\nto go from two men with some ringtones to creating one of the most successful regional technology companies took years , inspiration and the battle to overcome the limitations of launching in a region where new tech companies are the exception rather than the rule .\nwhile at a technology conference in 2010 he wrote in his notebook :\npiracy\n.\nat that point piracy was killing the economics of producing music ,\nhe says .\nproducers were at the point where they were making almost no money .\nby coming up with a platform that was convenient and affordable the founders believed that consumers would be willing to pay rather than illegally download music .\nfrom one word in a notebook the two founders have built a service which claims a music library of more than 20 million songs and which streams 500 million songs a month to 30 million users .\nwe contribute in a big way to the funding of the music industry ,\nmr maroun says .\ni can say that the hardest part is fundraising in the middle east .\nas a show of good faith both founders quit their jobs and put up their own money .\nif you invest your own money that means you have the passion and the willingness to make your project a success . labels and investors like that . they see you as reliable .\nthe pay - off came quite quickly a year after having the original idea . in 2011 they signed their first million - dollar investment and quickly after a second .\nthe company says revenues are on the rise , doubling year after year and they exceeded $ 10m ( \u00a38m ) by the end of 2016 .\ninternet in the middle east is notoriously bad ,\nelie habib says .\nwe can do nothing about it , bit by bit we realised the more we can actually work on making the music smaller while maintaining quality , the better the user experience will be .\nstill , even if the size of the music is small , data remains very expensive in countries like lebanon , where topping up your phone with 500 megabytes costs about $ 12 .\npeople here are not ready to pay ,\nsays moe hamzeh , a music and digital entertainment executive based in beirut .\nsubscription services are not doing well .\nwe understand the artists and the middle east music better than the competition , 75 % of our business comes from this region . the other 25 % comes from the arab diaspora .\nthe foreign secretary quits , telling theresa may\nneedless self - doubt\nis leading to\nsemi - brexit\n.\ntnw uses cookies to personalize content and ads to make our site easier for you to use . we do also share that information with third parties for advertising & analytics .\ninternet connections in lebanon are notoriously bad , so much so that the middle eastern country is ranked among the very worst worldwide as far as speeds are concerned . that hasn\u2019t deterred a pair of lebanese entrepreneurs from launching a first - of - its - kind music service in the middle east \u2013 offering unlimited and offline music streaming to its users \u2013 that\u2019s actually legal .\n\u201cwe\u2019re trying to provide all the music that a consumer in the middle east would search for . our aim is to satisfy 90 % of the queries , and i think we\u2019re almost there , \u201d eddy explains , adding , \u201cwe\u2019ll be the first music service in the region that will cover arabic and international music . \u201d\n\u201cwe believe that it\u2019s the age of mobile , more than web , especially when it\u2019s about music . you listen to music on your mobile more than on your computer . we thought it\u2019s better for us to gain traction and to be in everybody\u2019s handsets . we decided to go the instagram way \u2013 launch mobile first , and then web . \u201d\nwhen they first started researching the idea , eddy and elie knew that they were faced with an interesting challenge as far as the region was concerned , particularly on the issue of content rights . \u201cof course this model is new , it\u2019s not like downloading a song and getting a share out of each song . \u201d\nlaunching the startup out of the region has , however , had other challenges . \u201cbeing a startup in the middle east \u2013 it\u2019s not really easy , especially in order to get established , recruit the right team , raise funds , \u201d eddy explains . \u201cit\u2019s not that straightforward , but we\u2019ve been really lucky . there are a lot of people who believe in our idea and are backing us one hundred percent . hopefully to see a good startup becoming a mega - startup . \u201d\non the lookout for more something a little bit more indie and less mainstream coming out of the middle east ? be sure to check out sawt and mideast tunes .\nread next : the bar has been set . this is the greatest wedding proposal i ' ve ever seen . 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resolution audio card .\nwma 9 is backward - compatible with previous windows media audio - compatible decoders , which means that wma 9 content can be played with previous versions of windows media player or older consumer electronic devices that support windows media . as with all windows media 9 series codecs , it supports the windows media digital rights management platform , which is used to securely package and distribute copy - protected digital media .\n* all versions of windows media player for pocket pc and smartphone are shipped as part of the microsoft windows mobile operating system . windows media player for pocket pc and windows media player for smartphone are not available for download from microsoft .\n* all versions of windows media player for pocket pc and smartphone are shipped as part of the microsoft windows mobile operating system . windows media player for pocket pc and windows media player for smartphone are not available for download from microsoft .\nnote this documentation is primarily for developers who want to use windows media codecs in their c + + - 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windows media audio 9 . 1 ( standard ) cbr , 193 . 8 kbit / s fbr encoder : windows media player 10 . 00 . 00 . 3802 - cd ripping - format : windows media audio - audio quality : best quality ( 192 kbps ) - 44100 hz stereo decoder : windows media player 10 . 00 . 00 . 3802 - burning audio cd\nwindows media audio format . wma convert wma to mp3 \u00b7 convert wma to ogg \u00b7 convert wma to wav\nis audio file format standard for storing an audio bitstream . it is the main format used on windows for raw and typically uncompressed audio .\nthe codecs listed below are from \u201csupported media formats in media foundation ( windows ) . \u201d supported media formats in media foundation ( windows ) . microsoft , 28 nov . 2012 . web . 7 feb . 2013 : urltoken .\nfile format based in asf ( advanced systems format ) that wraps an audio bitstream . this web site documents versions of the format that contain bitstreams encoded by windows media audio 9 . some wma files may also employ windows media audio 7 and 8 codecs .\nlearn more about . wma files : visit windows media audio on wikipedia . see answers to questions about image and media files at itknowledgeexchange . com .\noverview of windows media platform . urltoken top - level menu providing access to a variety of resources . as of march 2012 , the current version of windows media player is 12 for windows 7 and 11 for other windows operating systems .\nhere ' s the full error message you may see : the specified windows media audio shortcut file\n. . . [ title name ] . wax\nis not valid . ( invalid windows media audio shortcut file format . )\ni am going to be ripping all my cds to my computer so that i have them available to llisten to at work . i have the following options windows media audio windows media audio pro windows media audio ( variable bit rate ) windows media audio lossless mp3 wav lossless i know there are other programmes out there but i am not going to be using them so please please please dont suggest them . just give me an answer based on the list thanks\nwma ( windows media audio ) . developed by microsoft . commonly used in music players . plays well on windows computers , but not in web browsers .\nwindows 10 upgrade & updates for your windows 8 . 1 mobile device | microsoft\nthe following table compares windows media video 9 advanced profile to competing compression technology .\nrepresents a node in an audio graph node that inputs audio data into the graph from an audio file .\nrepresents a node in an audio graph node that outputs audio data from the graph to an audio file .\nthe video compression manager ( vcm ) version of the windows media video 9 series codec enables earlier versions of encoding and editing applications to support the windows media video 9 series codec in file containers such as audio video interleaved ( avi ) . this codec package also allows windows media video ( wmv ) files based on windows media format 9 series to be played in windows media player 6 . 4 , in both asf and avi file containers .\nan encoder converts uncompressed audio or video into compressed packets in the format specified by the application . for converting media files into asf format , you can use the windows media audio and video codecs .\nsupport for industry - leading codecs . the windows media format 11 sdk includes the microsoft windows media video 9 codec and the microsoft windows media audio 9 . 1 codec . both of these codecs provide exceptional encoding of digital media content . new for this release is the windows media video 9 advanced profile codec , which provides optimizations for broadcast video . this sdk also includes the microsoft windows media video 9 screen codec for compressing computer - screen activity during sessions of user applications , and the windows media audio 9 . 1 voice codec , which encodes low - complexity audio such as speech and intelligently adapts to more complex audio such as music , for superior representation of combined voice - music scenarios .\nmediamonkey relies on windows media components to read and play windows media formats ( wma , wmv , asf , . . . ) as well as mp3 files . thus , if windows media player can ' t play a file in a windows media format , mediamonkey won ' t be able to either . such issues can arise if :\nrepresents a node in an audio graph node that inputs audio data into the graph from an audio device such as a microphone or external audio interface .\nrepresents a node in an audio graph node that outputs audio data from the graph to an audio device such as a speaker or external audio interface .\nwindows media audio ( wma ) are microsoft ' s compressed audio formats . it ' s a generic name for several codecs that can be used inside it :\nacg player isn ' t for\nwindows\n. it works only with windows 10 . no other windows version is supported .\nthe following table outlines what your audience will experience when playing windows media video 9 series content on earlier microsoft windows operating systems or with earlier versions of windows media player . this table also lists the compatibility for apple mac os x and windows ce\u2013based platforms .\nwindows 10 will offer many new features , but some old favorites will be deprecated . the windows media center will no longer be supported . here are alternative media center application compatible with windows 10 to take . . .\nthis document describes how you can develop digital media applications using the windows media format sdk . it is divided into the following sections .\nwindows essentials media codec pack is freeware . it lets you view many different media types on your player , and we recommend it .\nwindows essentials media codec pack provides a set of software codecs for viewing and listening to many forms of media in windows media player . while this program merely enhances a media player , it does a fine job of accommodating many different and unusual types of videos and music .\npronom entry for fmt / 132 urltoken information in pronom from uk national archives about windows media audio . puid : fmt / 132 .\nto resolve this issue , install the most recent version of windows media audio voice codec from urltoken and then rerun exchange 2007 setup .\nreconsider using another program . otherwise , use windows media audio lossless . you can easily change them to something else in the future .\nin order to solve\nwindows media player won ' t play mp4 files even when the appropriate codec is installed\nand to successfully play any mp4 video in windows media player , we had better convert mp4 to windows media player more supported video format like wmv , avi .\nis an audio data compression technology developed by microsoft . the name can be used to refer to its audio file format or its audio codecs . it is a proprietary technology that forms part of the windows media framework .\nexchange 2007 setup requires that the windows server 2008 - based computer where you are installing the exchange 2007 unified messaging server role has the windows media audio voice codec desktop experience component installed .\nhere ' s a closer look at the five biggest changes to media playback in windows 10 .\nthe day the music died : windows media and drm , slashdot , august 15 , 2002 .\nthe windows media audio ( wma ) lossless to wave converter tool converts any wma lossless file back to uncompressed pcm in . wav format .\nlike windows media audio 9 professional , the windows media audio 9 lossless codec also offers dynamic range control using the maximum and average audio amplitudes that are calculated during the encoding process . using the quiet mode feature in windows media player 9 and later , users can hear the full dynamic range , a medium difference range up to 12 db above the average , or a little difference range up to 6 db above the average .\nto address this issue , install the windows media audio voice codec desktop experience component to the destination computer , and then rerun microsoft exchange setup .\nthe windows media audio and video codecs are a collection of objects that you can use to compress and decompress digital media data . each codec consists of two objects , an encoder and a decoder . this part of the documentation describes how to use the features of the windows media audio and video codecs to produce and consume compressed data streams .\ncprm : the end of digital media piracy ? , windows 2000 magazine , december 28 , 2001 .\naccelerate rich media performance . speed up video playback , encoding , processing , and media formatting conversion .\naudio media player is a simple music player and easy to handle . it supports . . .\naimp is very nice audio player which support a many audio formats such as . . .\nthe media feature pack for windows 7 n or windows 7 kn will install media player and related technologies on a computer running windows 7 n or windows 7 kn editions , or these editions with service pack 1 . for further information , please see urltoken and query the knowledge base for the article number kb968211 .\nidealshare videogo is just the right mp4 to windows media player converter which can convert all kinds of mp4 video to windows media player supported video format wmv , avi , asf , mpg . besides converting mp4 to wmp video format , it also can convert mp4 to windows media player supported audio format like wma , mp3 , wav , au , and aiff .\nrepresents a node in an audio graph node that inputs audio data into the graph from app - implemented code that generates audio samples programmatically .\nmicrosoft developed windows media audio ( wma ) in an effort to undermine the mp3 , apple\u2019s aac compression , and other codecs . since its initial introduction , the format has grown to support a range of audio types beyond compressed audio \u2014 in addition to high - fidelity audio and multi - channel\n. released back in 2003 , it was the favored alternative to windows media player back during the windows xp days . it stalled development in 2006 , and has\nthe media feature pack for n and kn versions of windows 10 will install media player and related technologies on a computer running windows 10 n or windows 10 kn editions . for further information , please see urltoken and query the knowledge base for the article number kb3010081 .\nwindows media encoder 9 series , & wm encoder sdk , might help with the files . the encoder can\nmicrosoft exchange server 2007 setup cannot continue its attempt to install the unified messaging server role on the windows server 2008 - based destination computer because the windows media audio voice codec desktop experience component is not installed .\nglobally unique identifier for asf _ audio _ media ; from advanced systems format ( asf ) specification .\nthis limitation might apply to other types of audio tracks added to a media file . it\u2019s safe to assume that if an audio track isn\u2019t the complete audio for a media file then you won\u2019t be able to select it to play over the video .\nit ' s a standard windows file format . many windows programs will be able to read or play them . itunes for windows can even import and play them .\nonce the pack has been downloaded , ensure windows media player isn ' t running and install the downloaded pack .\nthe media player codec pack supports almost every compression and file type used by modern video and audio files .\nwmv ( windows media video ) . developed by microsoft . commonly used in video cameras and tv hardware . plays well on windows computers , but not in web browsers .\nrepresents an audio graph of connected input , output , and submix nodes that manipulate and route audio .\nrepresents a node in an audio graph that inputs audio data into the graph from a mediasource object .\nthere are no special requirements for decoding voice audio . form more information , see configuring audio decoding .\nthe audio quality of content that is compressed using this codec is the best of all windows media audio codecs . it creates a bit - for - bit duplicate of the original audio file so that no data is lost , which makes it ideal for archiving content masters .\nthe flip4mac ( windows media ) and xiphqt ( ogg ) components add support for some formats not included in perian .\nthe media feature pack for n versions of windows 10 will install media player and related technologies on a computer running windows 10 n editions . for further information , please see urltoken and query the knowledge base for the article number kb3133719 .\nwindows media audio professional ( wma pro ) was recently released to address limitations in wma standard . it supports multichannel encoding and high resolutions ( 24bit , high sampling rates )\ni used vlc and kmplayer both are fine , aimp is audio palyer than media player correct me if i am wring aimp and foobar 2000 both good audio palyers .\nthe wma pro format ( short for windows media audio professional ) is often thought of as a lossless codec similar to others like flac and alac for example . but , it is actually a lossy codec . it forms part of microsoft ' s windows media audio set of codecs , which also includes wma , wma lossless , and wma voice .\nopen the windows media player app . if you\u2019re on windows 8 / 8 . 1 or windows 10 , you will see the modern ui which is devoid of all menus . in order to select an audio track in windows media player , you need to access the classic menus the app had in windows 7 . it\u2019s not that hard . just tap the alt key and they will appear momentarily . if you hover your mouse over a menu , the menus will not disappear .\nmeasurements : audiophile sound and operating systems . ( windows 8 . 1 , windows 10 , fidelizer & jplay again ! )\nis an encoding format for digital audio which uses a form of lossy data compression . it is a common audio format for consumer audio streaming or storage , as well as a standard of digital audio compression for the transfer and playback of music on most digital audio players .\nthe most recent versions of the codec objects also enable access to some legacy codecs , including windows media video 7 and 8 , windows media screen 7 , the older microsoft mpeg - 4 codecs , and the microsoft iso mpeg - 4 codecs .\nthis software is an absolute joke . saying\nyou use windows media player\nis the biggest insult on planet earth .\nalso , neither windows media player 11 or 12 can burn aiff files , so you must export from audacity as wav .\nthe windows media high definition video ( wmv - hd ) references high definition videos encoded with microsoft media video nine codecs . wmv - d is compatible for computer systems running windows vista , microsoft windows xp . in addition , wmv - d is compatible with xbox - 360 and sony ' s playstation 3 .\nif you ' re still using windows media player , it ' s time to find an alternative . although media player runs on windows 10 and is still available to download from microsoft ( for now ) , it hasn ' t been updated since 2009 and a future windows update will probably see its demise .\naccording to microsoft support website , windows media player still won ' t support mp4 files . though we can make wmp play mp4 video by install some codec , sometime we still encounter can ' t play mp4 in windows media player issue . mp4 is a container format which may contain multiple video and audio streams . and the video and audio stream can be encoded any of several ways . if the mp4 video or audio codec is not wmp installed codec supported one , windows media player won ' t play mp4 video of this kind .\nrealaudio . developed by real media to allow streaming of audio with low bandwidths . does not play in web browsers .\nin this article , we ' ll show you how easy it is to add support for a heap of extra audio ( and video ) formats in windows media player 12 , so you don ' t have to waste time installing other software media players just to get all your media files to play .\nthe\nrequires\ncolumn lists the minimum operating system needed to uses these codecs within a media foundation application . some of these codecs were introduced prior to windows vista as directx media objects ( dmos ) . if a codec supports dmo functionality , it can be used with directshow or the windows media format sdk .\nrepresents a node in an audio graph node that outputs audio data from the graph into app - implemented code .\nthe < audio > and < video > elements provide support for playing audio and video without plug - ins .\nrefer to spoon ' s audio guide for details and help choosing the right audio codec to suit your needs .\nmp4 is a container format which may contain multiple video and audio streams . and the video and audio stream can be encoded any of several ways . if the mp4 video or audio codec is not wmp installed codec supported one , windows media player won ' t play mp4 video of this kind . to solve this issue , you may follow this guide on how to solve mp4 won ' t play in windows media player\nin order to burn an audio cd you will need a cd burning application . most computers already come with media player software that can burn cds . for example , you can use windows media player built into windows or itunes built into macs . ensure in either windows media player or itunes that you select the option for burning a\nmusic cd\nand not a\ndata cd\nas mentioned above , unless you choose audio cd , the cd will not play on most cd players .\nwindows media player for windows xp offers great new ways to store and enjoy all your music , video , pictures and recorded tv . play it , view it , and sy . . .\nprovides reference information for the interfaces , methods , functions , structures , enumeration types , and constants related to windows media format .\ni ' d prefer windows media player with k - lite cod pakc . sometimes , i will convert the video to wmv video for playback on windows media player with this video converter , works pretty well . it also has mac version for apple user .\nthe windows media audio voice codec is implemented in the encoder object identified by the class identifier clsid _ cwmspencmediaobject2 , and in the decoder object identified by the class identifier clsid _ cwmspdecmediaobject . the format tag of media types using this codec is 0x00a .\nif disabling audio enhancements solves the audio problem you ' re experiencing , this typically indicates that your audio driver needs to be updated . if disabling audio enhancements does not solve the problem , contact your computer manufacturer for further assistance .\nmedia foundation provides wrappers for several acm codecs listed in the previous table . however , media foundation does not support arbitrary acm codecs .\nmedia player classic home cinema is so called because it is based on the look of the original media player software that was bundled with windows , but it ' s evolved far beyond its humble beginnings .\nsell your media online ! distribute your audio and video files securely over the internet on a pay - to - play basis .\nat half the size ofwindows wav files ( or less ) and more openly supported than competing proprietary lossless codecs ( windows media audio lossless , apple lossless ) , the ability to play flac files natively in windows is a true boon for the music - loving consumer .\nwhy does the audio in media player sound like _ crap _ _ _ ? i can play the same tracks with realplayer and it sounds fine , so i know all the speakers are hooked up right , it has to be a problem with windows media player .\nif you need to get up to speed on digital audio terms and formats , check out our recent digital audio primer .\nwindows media video 9 is the microsoft implementation of the vc - 1 smpte standard . it supports simple , main , and advanced profiles .\nwindows media files use the asf container . they generally have the file extension . wmv , . wma , . wm or . asf .\nthis package can be used as an alternative to automatically downloading windows media codecs , or to correct problems experienced with previously - downloaded codecs .\nif windows media components have already been installed , these issues can be cause by outdated or corrupted windows media drivers . to resolve this : 1 . in some cases simply reboot your machine and the problem will disappear . 2 . if reboot doesn ' t work , then you can try : a ) ( re ) install codecs from urltoken b ) ( re ) install windows media player to ensure that latest codecs are installed urltoken 3 . for a complete refresh of windows media components ( this will also resolve wma tagging problems ) , try : urltoken\nthis topic lists the media formats that microsoft media foundation supports natively . third parties can support additional formats by writing custom plug - ins .\nmedia foundation provides wrappers for several acm codecs , listed in the previous table . however , media foundation does not support arbitrary acm codecs .\nclaesson edwards audio\u2019s breakaway audio enhancer is an alternative commercial program ( $ 29 . 95 ) with a fully functional trial version . the company serves the professional audio market with much more expensive software , and it doesn\u2019t have versions for windows 8 or 10 .\ndoes not install or run on windows 7 or windows vista . it only works on windows xp . try to install on windows vista and windows 7 and windows will not let you install it - it blocks this version . so only windows xp users can run this version . does not play flv or mpeg4 files but wmp 11 and wmp 12 does not either . so you need to install vlc player or another player to play those file types . but will play all other files .\nthis is an audio codec . the name to use at the command line is wma2 , but you can also use wma . . . . this codec can be used inside the windows media containers .\nalthough this document contains information about the latest version of the windows media format sdk , most of the features it describes are supported by older versions of the sdk . reference pages for the methods , functions , structures , and enumerations of the windows media format sdk include version requirements .\ni ' ve installed windows 7 on my laptop after buying license from odosta store , i want to activate it to get free upgrade from windows 7 professional to windows 10 home . i ' m now confused , how to activate and upgrade to windows 10 . please mention within details .\nwindows media files may contain digital restrictions management ( drm ) facilities intended to protect copyrights . vlc does not play any drm ' d files .\nmicrosoft ' s windows media audio format has undergone many major changes in the past few years , with drastic improvements in quality , efficiency , and features . today ' s wma9 technology includes four separate codecs :\nthis codec samples audio at 44 . 1 or 48 kilohertz ( khz ) using 16 bits , similar to the current cd standard , offering cd quality at data rates from 64 to 192 kilobits per second ( kbps ) . the resulting sound quality is 20 percent better than audio sampled with windows media audio 8 at equivalent data rates .\nthere are exceptions here . for example , during tests , i found out that windows media player doesn\u2019t load audio that is basically just a commentary track . this sub - menu only contains options that are the audio for the file . in contrast , the movies & tv app doesn\u2019t care if the other audio track is the audio for the file or commentary for it . it will let you select and play the audio over the video , no questions asked .\nif you compare windows media player to the movies & tv app in windows 10 , wmp comes out on top . both apps have some great features but neither is a complete package . for example , the movies & tv app lets you load external subtitle files and has a neat mini view . windows media player on the other hand deals with metadata particularly well . in fact , it\u2019s one of the app\u2019s most popular features . windows media player still doesn\u2019t let you load subtitles from an external file . it can only load them if they\u2019re hard - coded into the file . it treats audio tracks the same way except you can select an audio track in windows media player . the feature is incredibly well - hidden . you\u2019d think microsoft was almost ashamed of it but it is there .\nwindows media player 11 will not accept wav files for burning if they are dragged straight into a burn list without having previously been played in media player . you will see a red symbol and a\nlength of file cannot be determined\nerror . to solve this problem , drag the file into the media player library or into a playlist , then from there into a burn list . windows media player 12 does not have this problem .\narchimago ' s musings : measurements : audiophile sound and operating systems . ( windows 8 . 1 , windows 10 , fidelizer & jplay again ! )\nif you use windows media player then you might have seen the option to rip to the wma pro format . but , what exactly is it ?\nopen windows media player . add the file to your library by using the\nadd to library by searching computer\ndialog box in the program .\nwhile it is not possible to record vocal tracks directly into windows media player , you can import the files into your library after they have been recorded with a different audio software program . ( popular choices for audio recording are audacity , wavepad and adobe audition - - or you can just use the sound recorder that came pre - installed with windows . )\nwindows media player 9 is the best version of windows media player . as it is more customisable than the later versions , wmp 11 and 12 . will play most files except for mpeg4 and flv but that is not a wmp 9 issue as wmp 11 and 12 does not play mpeg 4 and flv files either . but you can use vlc or gom to play mpeg and flv files . windows media player is a basic player , all of the versions are , even wmp 12 . but this version , wmp 9 has a lot of skins and ways to customise the player that have been taken out of later versions . this is also better than wmp 10 or 11 . wmp 9 also come bundled with windows media player 6 . 4 - type mplayer 2 in run command to find it . and windows media player 6 , 4 is fully functional like wmp 9 is . so you have got 2 players in one . so don ' t upgrade to wmp 10 or 11 stay with this - windows media player 9 . windows 7 and windows vista users are out of luck though . as you won ' t be able to run wmp 9 on windows 7 or windows vista . so windows vista and windows 7 users are stuck with wmp 11 or 12 , with no option to roll back or downgrade . unfair but true . andrea borman .\nwindows media audio 9 . 2 ( not voice , lossless or professional ) is backwards compatible with all playback devices . newer lossless , voice and professional require new decoders ( very few portable players will play these ) .\nno problems . . . . . yet . i have windows xp - prof . 2002 dell optiplex gx - 270 sp - 3 . . . . and still , no problems . i really like this windows media player .\nmy vote goes to media monkey . i have used a lot of media players and all of the above mentioned but media monkey is my favourite . its got interchangeable skins and auto tag from web feature it cant play videos however\nfirst , let ' s talk about windows 10 . not only is this the\nlatest and greatest\nwindows , there is the potential that this is\ntransport independence also enables the delivery of windows media video 9 advanced profile over systems that are not windows media - based , such as standards - based broadcast infrastructures ( through native mpeg - 2 transport streams ) , wireless infrastructures ( using real - time transfer protocol [ rtp ] ) , or even dvds .\naudacity does not burn cds directly but audio files created with audacity can be used with a cd burning application to create an audio cd .\nthe primary purpose of the windows media format sdk is to enable developers to create applications that play , write , edit , encrypt , and deliver advanced systems format ( asf ) files and network streams . these files and streams commonly contain audio and video content encoded using the windows media audio and video codecs . however , asf can contain any type of data . for more information about the advanced systems format container structure , see overview of the asf format .\nas you may have heard , with the xbox 360 flash fall 2006 system update we are adding support for wmv video playback from new sources . videos can be streamed from a pc running windows media connect , windows media player 11 , or the new zune client player , and can also be played from optical disc and\u2026\nthis documentation describes the microsoft windows media format software development kit ( sdk ) and applies to the 32 - bit and x64 - based versions of the sdk .\nmicrosoft ' s windows media player for the mac does not support all wmv encoded files since it supports only the asf file container . [ please check this ]\nmediamonkey is more than just a windows media player replacement \u2013 it ' s an advanced media management system that can take care of all of your local and network - stored music and video , while also catering for your web streaming needs .\nwell i finally managed to get wmp9 working on both windows 8 and windows 8 i have windows 8 32 bit and my windows 7 is also 32 bit . i succesfully installed wmp9 after seeing a you tube video about how to do it . you have to edit the install and so windows thinks you are installing a newer version of media player to the one you already have . then install in program compatibility mode for windows xp . and it ' s working and working on windows 8 pro where i never though it would ! wmp9 is a better looking plater that wmp11c or 12 but the only drawback is it won ' t play flv files . stil it ' s working on windows 8 and so is the taskbar toolbar and visualizations . but watch out if you are using it on windows xp as windows update will update it to wmp11 if you have automatic updates enabled .\nwhile microsoft has discontinued media center with windows 10 - - and with it , native playback of dvd video - - there is a free app available for some users . those upgrading from one of the following operating systems - - windows 7 home premium , professional , ultimate ; windows 8 / 8 . 1 with media center pack or pro pack - - are eligible for the free dvd playback software .\ndescribes the position and other physical characteristics of an emitter from which the audio of an audiograph node is emitted when spatial audio processing is used .\non the downside , windows 10 axes windows media center , the tv - friendly interface from windows 7 and 8 , and - - more importantly - - built - in dvd playback . thankfully , there ' s an easy workaround for the latter ( if your pc still even has an optical drive , that is ) .\nis a codec for lossless compression of digital audio . digital audio compressed by flac ' s algorithm can typically be reduced to 50\u201360 % of its original size and decompressed into an identical copy of the original audio data .\nwhile power users have been filling in the media playback gaps in past windows versions with third - party programs like vlc and mediamonkey for some time , microsoft has overhauled its built - in media player apps in windows 10 with more native media playback options , including support for three new file formats : flac , mkv and the 4k - supporting hevc . ( we ' ll explain each below in greater detail . )\ndescribes the position and other physical characteristics of a listener from which the audio output of an audiograph node is heard when spatial audio processing is used .\nmicrosoft might not support windows xp any more , but gandcrab v4 . 1 ransomware does\n* disc handler - for double click playback on bluray disc icons in windows explorer .\navailable on windows , mac , linux , ios , and android . open source .\n\u00a9 2018 guardian news and media limited or its affiliated companies . all rights reserved .\nyou can natively import and edit phantom cine media shot on vision research phantom cameras .\nashampoo\u00ae media player + is a multimedia player integrating a wide range of . . .\nthe mp3 audio format ( . mp3 , audio / mpeg ; distinct from the above mp3 audio in an mp4 container case ) is supported in < audio > by firefox / firefox for android / firefox os when the operating system provides an mp3 decoder , and by internet explorer , chrome and safari .\nin order to demonstrate the problem , the problematic mp3 must have been created with lame 3 . 97 or earlier , and must contain a frame with certain parameters and a very large amount of data , such as a 320 - kbps frame which makes heavy use of the bit reservoir . the decoder must be the directshow filter urltoken version 1 . 5 . 0 or lower , as used by windows media player on versions of windows prior to windows vista . an august 2010 security update for windows xp and server 2003 upgraded this filter to version 1 . 6 . 0 , which can play the problematic mp3s . windows vista shipped with the older version but windows media player uses a different filter , and later versions of windows don ' t have the old filter at all .\nthe windows media audio voice codec provides low bit - rate compression optimized for audio containing speech . the ability of the codec to produce such small samples is due to the limited frequency range of the sounds of the human voice . this optimization means that a dedicated voice encoder creates poor - quality output for content that contains more complicated sounds , like music . however , the windows media audio voice codec compensates for this potential quality issue by providing separate modes for voice , music , and mixed content . the codec analyzes mixed content to determine which mode to use for each portion of the file .\nonly mp3 , wav , and ogg audio are supported by the html5 standard .\nhow to set default audio output to 5 . 1 surround sound in vlc player\na recurring criticism from musescore users is the audio rendering quality . we have always maintained that audio comes second to notation and it continues to be the case .\nplay mp3s and other audio formats , and never again worry about varying volume .\nexample : transcoding a webm file ( with vp8 video / vorbis audio ) to a mkv file ( with h . 264 video / unaltered vorbis audio ) :\nonly certain audio codecs will be able to fit in your target output file .\navi ( audio video interleave ) . developed by microsoft . commonly used in video cameras and tv hardware . plays well on windows computers , but not in web browsers .\nlatest windows xp beta adds strict copy protection , pc world , march 25 , 2001 .\nreal media / real audio . ra , . rm , . ram convert rm to mp3 \u00b7 convert rm to ogg \u00b7 convert rm to wav \u00b7 convert rm to wma\nwith windows 10 , microsoft has made some big changes in the way the operating system deals with your media files . here are four reasons to cheer , and one to boo .\nyou can browse the imported clips using the media browser and organize them using camera metadata .\ndescription j . river media jukebox is a multi - talented music software that . . .\nit ' s hard to use external subtitles . free media player could support this function .\nthe windows media audio 9 codec ( wma 9 ) supports variable bit rate encoding ( vbr ) , which enables even higher quality audio at smaller file sizes by automatically varying the encoding bit rate according to the complexity of the audio data . with vbr , the encoding bit rate increases to capture complex sections of data and then decreases to maximize the compression of the less complex sections , producing compact , high - quality compression .\n3 . in cases where there are missing or faulty windows media components , all windows media files will fail even though other audio formats may work . this will result in : o no sound , volume analysis failures o sync failures , conversion failures , burn failures o failed tag updates ( wma only ) o an error message regarding the inability to decode wma files this can occur if you have windows ' n ' installed , which doesn ' t include codecs needed for playback . to resolve , you ' ll need to install the missing codecs .\nplay back your voice track in windows media player . if all sounds good , you can now convert the file to mp3 for uploading to the web or burn it to a cd .\ndigital rights management ( drm ) refers to the ability to brand digital audio or video with attributes that ensure copyright protection and the way in which your digital media is accessed .\nmake sure your discs are clean before ripping . windows media player does not do error detection or correction during a rip . so big smudges , scratches or chunks of dirt can cause audible glitches in the ripped audio . if the discs are clean you should be ok .\nthe microsoft directshow application programming interface ( api ) is a media - streaming architecture for microsoft windows . our directshow to gstreamer filter allows our plugins to be deployed on windows - based environments without the need of having a gstreamer backend . therefore , our filter turns the fluendo codec pack into the unique market solution able to guarantee the patent compliance of the most popular audio and video formats on both multimedia frameworks : directshow ( windows ) and gstreamer ( linux ) .\nwindows 8 forums is an independent web site and has not been authorized , sponsored , or otherwise approved by microsoft corporation .\nwindows 8\nand related materials are trademarks of microsoft corp ."]}
{"id": 54233, "summary": [{"text": "shanghaiing or crimping is the practice of kidnapping people to serve as sailors by coercive techniques such as trickery , intimidation , or violence .", "topic": 1}, {"text": "those engaged in this form of kidnapping were known as crimps .", "topic": 29}, {"text": "the related term press gang refers specifically to impressment practices in great britain 's royal navy . ", "topic": 4}], "title": "shanghaiing", "paragraphs": ["a free trip to china \u2014 the art of shanghaiing in 19th century america .\nshanghaiing was a popular method in the . . . - extreme seal adventures | facebook\ndillon , richard h . shanghaiing days . new york city : coward - mccann , 1961 .\nhistory lecture : the mysterious portland shanghaiing scene | wicked portland by finn j . d . john | # wickedpdx\nlock , stock , and history \u2014 a free trip to china \u2014 the art of shanghaiing in . . .\nbesides , they said , the law hardly covers extradition for shanghaiing a persian . [ eugene register - guard ]\nold town - chinatown , what was known back in the days of shanghaiing as the\nold north end\n.\nblalock says that jones is not the first person to claim that \u201cshanghaiing\u201d took place underground , but rather the latest .\npintarich , paul . \u201cold portland tunnels explored to pen history of shanghaiing . \u201d the oregonian , november 22 , 1976 , d1 .\n\u201cshanghaiing\u201d conjures up tales of the sea - - of forced voyages , secret liaisons , and oceanic crossings . while fully understanding and drawing upon the romantic side of these tales , mark strecker sets out to undertake a more scholarly examination of the phenomenon . his work shanghaiing sailors : a maritime history of forced labor , 1849 - 1915 \u201cpresents not only a comprehensive history of shanghaiing , which peaked roughly between 1850 and 1915 \u2026 but also examines the nineteenth - century seafarer\u2019s world and the circumstances that created the perfect storm of events which made shanghaiing a lucrative business\u201d ( p . 1 ) .\nby 1900 shanghaiing was still a real danger due to increased trade and gold rushes in the klondike and australia . in the early 20th century progressive lawmakers passed a series of laws regulating the practice of sailor recruitment . furthermore police and the secret service came down hard on boarding masters to end the practice of shanghaiing . in 1915 the seaman\u2019s act was passed ending shanghaiing by making the practice a federal crime and instituting stiff penalties for those convicted .\nalborn , denise m . \u201ccrimping and shanghaiing on the columbia river . \u201d oregon historical quarterly 93 : 3 ( fall 1992 ) , 262 - 291 .\noh , i am totally shanghaiing mike into giving me a ride to mcd & apos ; s for lunch by reminding him how we never hang out anymore .\nshanghaiing and impressment was a well paid practice , 9 , 500 per year in 1890s dollars , equivalent to about 220 , 000 in 2007 dollars . | wikipedia | pinterest | s\u2026\na segment of the once - hidden world of shanghaiing . you will venture into the\nportland underground\nto see remnants of this shocking maritime history - - - unique architecture , underground holding cells , a\ndeadfall\ntrapdoor , unearthed artifacts of this terrible , misguided labor practice , and more . this is a unique opportunity to learn about the secret history of shanghaiing .\nit made them ripe for revolt , drove them to lawless acts , as their shanghaiing and the brutality of the officers could not have done . [ the blood ship , norman springer ( 1922 ) ]\ncitation : bradley cesario . review of strecker , mark , shanghaiing sailors : a maritime history of forced labor , 1849 / 1915 . h - war , h - net reviews . august , 2017 . url : urltoken\nthe role of crimps and the practice of shanghaiing resulted from a combination of laws , economic conditions , and practical considerations that existed on the american west coast in the mid - 1800s . crimps flourished in port cities like\n\u2018so right off the bat , i ' m thinking this nietzsche guy might be worth investigating , and i ' m feeling pretty good about shanghaiing his name - at least temporarily - for my latest exercise in metaphysical gymnastics . \u2019\nfor an in - depth look at the history of shanghaiing in san francisco , order a copy of this book from bill pickelhaupt , 380 monterey blvd . , # 209 , san francisco , ca 94131for $ 17 . 00 postpaid .\n\u201ctoday\u2019s center of the shanghai tunnel story is hobo\u2019s restaurant and bar , \u201d blalock says . \u201c [ here ] , mike jones gives the na\u00efve and gullible a taste of old portland \u2018shanghaiing\u2019 in the dark recesses of the basement . \u201d\nhadden served two sentences for sailor - napping in new york , but the salty character overstepped his bounds in new jersey in 1870 when the authorities sentenced him to ten years in state prison for an attempted shanghaiing . he was never heard from again .\nmark strecker . shanghaiing sailors : a maritime history of forced labor , 1849 / 1915 . jefferson : mcfarland & company , 2014 . 260 pp . $ 39 . 95 ( paper ) , isbn 978 - 0 - 7864 - 9451 - 4 .\nbut shanghaiing - - drugging a man and then kidnapping him to work on a ship - - was real . it was commonplace . a ninenteenth - century sailor ' s experience of san francisco generally involved the process of being kicked back out to sea again .\nafter his release from jail , levy went right back to his old tricks , shanghaiing sailors and relieving them of their money . he and his runners beat up a ship captain and one of his sailors because they had hired a sailor without levy ' s consent .\nwith the cooperation of police , politicians , and big business leaders , these riverfront neighborhoods became more notorious than the\nbarbary coast\n. the\nshanghaiing trade\nwas not just confined to portland ' s downtown . instead , it existed along the waterfront in a network of\nshanghai tunnels\n, with some areas more extensive than others . oral tradition has kept the history of the\nportland underground\nalive . today , 150 years after\nshanghaiing\nbegan at this former\nstumptown\nalong the willamette river , you can still view\n1 ) the\nshanghai tunnels heritage tour\n- - - which is the main tour given and involves the history of shanghaiing in portland . you ' ll leave knowing more about the shanghai trade in the\ncity of roses\nthan you ever considered wanting to know .\nto shanghai is ( 1 ) to kidnap someone for service as a sailor , especially by drugging them or using force ; ( 2 ) to use fraud compel someone to do something ; or ( 3 ) to kidnap . inflected , the verb makes shanghaied and shanghaiing . the s is uncapitalized .\nof all the shanghaisters of water street , tommy hadden was the best . the barkeeps in the business of shanghaiing sailors called this salty little man with a wandering eye the lime juicer , because he could drug drinks with chloral hydrate as easily as squeezing a wedge of lime into a mug of grog .\nas the demand for sailors grew in the late 19th century with san francisco\u2019s growing importance as a port city , the practice of shanghaiing , or the kidnapping of eligible men to be sailors on outbound ships , became common . while occasionally wildly exaggerated , there is some truth in the prevalence of these accounts .\nhistorians of the old town district have confirmed that shanghaiing and crimping occurred there , along with other criminal and unsavory activities , but they have not found evidence of any network of tunnels linked to them . those who tour the so - called shanghai tunnels today walk into a basement , not through any iniquitous tunnels .\njones says his primary job has been uncovering the \u201creal\u201d history of human trafficking in portland , but his belief in the supernatural has lost him credibility amongst his peers . portland historians agree that the city has a dark past and that \u201cshanghaiing\u201d did happen in portland , but the vast majority do not believe that it actually took place in the tunnels .\nthis is quite understandable : the concept of shanghaiing was created on a very specific context among specific people : sailors in 1850 . even though it expanded to mean\nkidnap\n, in spain this has never happened in a large scale ( as far as i know ) , so there has not been the need to create a word to define it .\ncaptains also paid levy a fee for each man received , sometimes as much as $ 50 each . once a sailor found he would be making the trip and working virtually without compensation , he would be somewhat reluctant to fulfill his commitment . that ' s when shanghaiing came in . levy found various tricks , most of them illegal , to force them aboard .\nthe man in pulling the cork and joining in our conversation butted the matter of shanghaiing clean out of my mind . calico jim , who now sat at the same table with us , brought his glass and very suavely invited himself to join in our conversation . he gave us indeed from a special bottle a good swig - - \u2018the best\u2019 he said , complimentarily .\narticles published between 1904 and 1935 also support blalock\u2019s claims . these articles , most from the oregonian , describe underground systems like the shanghai tunnels being found in portland , seattle , san francisco , and vancouver , british colombia , but never reference the practice of \u201cshanghaiing . \u201d the tunnels were generally in the news for being used for chinese gambling houses and opium dens .\nto accomplish this , strecker divides his work into ten chapters . they are thematically rather than chronologically organized , and cover a great deal of ground - - chapter 3 , for example , ranges over the topics of shipboard flogging , mutiny , piracy in hawaii , and desertion in china . the most relevant chapters to strecker\u2019s central theme of shanghaiing are the fourth , sixth , and tenth . chapter 4 covers crimps , the common term for those who did the shanghaiing - - whether by false advertising , forced signature , or simple kidnapping . chapter 6 provides various brief case studies of those who were shanghaied , from england to australia and brazil . the final chapter covers the legal history of the court cases that ended the practice in the united states in 1915 .\nsince the 1970s , a myth has grown up that propounds the existence of a secret network of tunnels beneath the streets and buildings of the portland waterfront . the tunnels are said to have been constructed to support the illegal practice of forcibly supplying crews to outbound sailing ships in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries . the practice was known as shanghaiing , and the alleged tunnels are known today as shanghai tunnels .\nin his twenty - five - year - long career , the police figured that hadden had kidnapped at least 1 , 000 sailors , but in addition to shanghaiing , tommy excelled in both murder and evading the law . like the time the lime juicer crushed a man\u2019s skull with a slung shot in 1852 and walked away scot free . hadden\u2019s secret of how he stayed out prison was no secret at all .\nthe pro shanghai - by - tunnel\u2019s most prominent defender is the creator of the shanghai tunnel tours , michael p . jones , an outspoken proponent of the narrative who\u2019s been leading tours since the 1990s . jones has long asserted a narrative of the underground shanghaiing trade , recently opening up a previously closed section of tunnel , and preparing to release a book he says will support his claims once and for all .\nfinally , shanghaiing was made possible by the existence of boarding masters , whose job it was to find crews for ships . boarding masters were paid\nby the body ,\nand thus had a strong incentive to place as many seamen on ships as possible . these factors set the stage for the crimp : a boarding master that uses trickery , intimidation , or violence to put a sailor on a ship .\nblalock wrote in his recent book , portland\u2019s lost waterfront : tall ships , steam mills , and sailor\u2019s boardinghouses , that \u201cshanghaiing\u201d took place above ground . according to blalock , drunkards would commonly be coerced into signing a chunk of their lives away to ship captains , who would take the drunkards to sea as slaves . blalock claims this was common knowledge and lack of law enforcement made it unnecessary to take the crooked behavior underground .\nlots of stuff in this post . we rarely get to visit a big city with william least heat - moon ( lhm ) because he tries to avoid them . no avoiding portland , however . we ' ll look at some of the nefarious history of shanghaiing in portland ' s past , and relate it to human trafficking today . there are , count ' em , two musical interludes in this post . what a deal !\nin 1906 , shanghaiing came to an abrupt halt . new laws prohibited any runner , shipping concern , or steamship agency from hiring a sailor who was drunk . the law also stated that once a sailor was on board , he could leave for just cause by bringing it before the board of commissioners . steep fines , from $ 200 to $ 500 for each occurrence , were imposed against those who failed to obey the law .\nwidely - shared tales of \u201cshanghaiing\u201d tell of drunken patrons falling through trapped doors in seedy bars to wake up enslaved as seamen ; men lured by prostitutes into underground holding cells where they\u2019d remain until being sold to the next ship that docked in town ; and women drugged and kept in solitary cells underground in conditions meant to break their will . the unscrupulous practice took its name from the destination many unfortunate victims found themselves en route to .\nshanghaiing was normal practice in iceland during the 1950s and 60s as there was a lack of personnel for the nation ' s fishing fleet , due to a large influx of faroese fishermen willing to work for less . fishermen would be given vast amounts of alcohol and the boats would leave when the sailors were sleeping or too drunk to realize what was happening . as the faroese fishermen returned to the faroese islands during the 1970s the practice stopped [ citation needed ] .\non the west coast of the united states during the 1800\u2019s there was a high demand for sailors , deckhands , and other ship laborers . however many sailors abandoned their ships and crew in order to find riches in the gold fields of california or the klondike . with a shortage of crewman but a greater need for sailors , unscrupulous captains resorted to the practice of shanghaiing ; the involuntary enlistment of men to a ship\u2019s crew through either coercion , force , or trickery .\nblood money ( which , though outlawed partway through the century , continued to be paid when necessary ) was just part of the crimps ' inducement . sailors were allowed two months advance on their wages before a trip , to pay off debts and to outfit themselves for the trip . the sailor wasn ' t given the money : he might abscond . his creditors got it directly from the ship . this was the taproot of the shanghaiing system . according to a former seaman :\nedward norton plays an apparent western transplant to the san fernando valley ; trouble brews when he romances underage sylph evan rachel wood against the wishes of her father david morse . as it turns out , norton is clearly not in his right mind , being given to make - believe shootouts in his motel room and shanghaiing wood\u0092s brother rory culkin for target practice . alas , the only interest in the film is watching it float between admiration and damnation for its deluded protagonist as he gets increasingly possessive and drifts towards violence .\nshanghaiing or crimping is the practice of kidnapping people to serve as sailors by coercive techniques such as trickery , intimidation , or violence . . . . the verb\nto shanghai\njoined the lexicon with\ncrimping\nand\nsailor thieves\nin the 1850s . a theory of the word ' s origin is that it comes from the chinese city of shanghai , a common destination of the ships with abducted crews . the term has since expanded to mean\nkidnapped\nor\ninduced to do something by means of fraud .\nsources : port townsend daily leader , august 12 , 1893 ; ibid . , , august 13 , 1893 ; ibid . , august 15 , 1893 ; ibid . , august 16 , 1893 ; ibid . , august 24 , 1893 ; ibid . , september 13 , 1893 ; ibid . , september 24 , 1893 ; ibid . , november 15 , 1893 ; port townsend morning leader , may 19 , 1896 ; port townsend morning leader , may 21 , 1896 ; port ibid . , may 23 , 1896 ; port townsend weekly leader , november 23 , 1899 ; port townsend morning leader , april 6 , 1906 ; lucile s . mcdonald ,\na captain usually got his crew in port townsend ' s uninhibited past ,\nthe seattle times , september 9 , 1962 ; peter simpson , city of dreams : a guide to port townsend ( port townsend : the bay press , 1986 ) ; gordon newell , h . w . mccurdy marine history of the pacific northwest ( seattle : superior publishing company , 1966 ) ; james hermanson ,\nshanghaiing sailors to fill crews ,\nport townsend leader , august 28 , 1996 ; gordon newell , sea rogues gallery , ( seattle : superior publishing company , 1971 ) ; dillon , richard h . , shanghaiing days ( new york : coward - mccann , inc . , 1962 ) ; james g . mccurdy , by juan de fuca ' s strait ( portland , oregon : binford & mort , 1937 ) ; thomas w . camfield , port townsend , an illustrated history of shanghaiing , shipwrecks , soiled doves , and sundry souls ( port townsend ; ah tom publishing , 2000 ) .\nin 1933 , journalist stewart holbrook broadcast stories of shanghaiing and bawdy times on the portland waterfront in a series of romanticized articles in the sunday oregonian . his stories , several of dubious authenticity or attribution , contributed to the emergence many years later of stories of a network of underground tunnels used for the shanghai trade . in the 1970s , articles appeared in portland newspapers featuring michael p . jones , manager of the transit bank , a social service agency in the old town area , who was identified as the person who discovered the long - hidden tunnels .\nat one time , this great city that we know today as portland , oregon , was a river town whose beginnings we often look upon as being nothing more than a humble victorian settlement . however , in reality it was considered the most\ndangerous port in the world\nbecause of the\nshanghaiing trade\nthat existed . stopping for a drink in such notorious establishments as erickson ' s saloon , the snug harbor saloon , and the valhalla saloon , people became unsuspecting victims who found themselves beneath the streets in tunnels and being carried out to the waterfront and sold for\nblood money\n.\nthe remnants of portland ' s infamous history of the\nshanghai tunnels\nand the\nportland underground\n, are still with us . the stories have lingered , along with the rubble , the trapdoors , the secret entrances , and the catacombs that still extend their presence beneath the sidewalks , streets and buildings . so join the cascade geographic society and view the remnants of these infamous secret catacombs that earned portland such a dubious reputation . see the surviving artifacts of this shocking history of shanghaiing . explore the remnants of this intriguing and , up until now , hidden piece of portland and the west coast ' s maritime heritage .\n\u201cwhen sailors were scarce , the boarding - house master who supplied the ships with crews had recourse to the shanghaiing of any man who would sit and drink with him . friends of the boarding - house master signed the ship ' s articles for the proposed victim , giving the man ' s name , if they knew it ; but sometimes a man would wake up at sea and find himself with a new name . after the ship had sailed the boarding - house master would collect the advance made out in his favour for board and lodgings and clothing supplied . the game was very profitable . . . . \u201d ( farmer n . d . )\nthe secrets of the past , venture through the\nshanghai tunnels\nand cast your sights on a history that has been nearly forgotten and buried . tours have been given by the cascade geographic society reveals the stories of shanghaiers and crimps who , at one time , controlled west portland , east portland , albina , northwest portland , lair hill park , corbett , st . johns , linnton , brooklyn , lents , kenton , milwaukie , oregon city , sucker ( today ' s lake oswego ) , and other waterfront towns and nearby communities . during the\nheyday\nof shanghaiing , a minimum of 1500 people per year were shanghaied out of portland .\nall tours are done by appointment only ! these include pre - organized groups or groups that we put together . tours are held after 4 pm , when our host / cooperating restaurant opens for business [ note : when we have our festivals or special events , no tours will take place . please see our festival and events schedule . ) you must make arrangements with cascade geographic society at 503 - 622 - 4798 ; the restaurant does not schedule tours ! ! tours include pre - organized groups or groups that we put together . the majority are done during the evening hours , because this is when shanghaiing took place . however , we will do afternoon tours , if they can be scheduled .\nportland underground tours\nhighly recommends hobo ' s restaurant . this unique antique old portland bar of yesteryear includes the ornate mirror from a former\nred light\nestablishment ( that was tactfully labeled in the old city directory as a\nwoman ' s boardinghouse\n) . this 1880 ' s victorian - era historic building creates an ideal setting for enjoying food or drink . all of this , coupled with the fact this was a former shanghaiing and\nwhite slavery\njoint - - - known back then as\nlasso saloon\n- - - makes it the perfect place to gather before or after a tour of the\nportland underground\nand have a meal or a place to toast the old shanghaiers and their infamous and colorful maritime history .\nabandoned train tunnels and old freight transport tunnels san francisco\u2019s hidden depths are vast , and several urban explorers have documented their findings\u2026 after they endured foul sewage , rats , and waist - deep freezing water . ( no thanks . ) along with other major cities , sf has its share of underground speakeasies / brothels with escape routes , as well as abandoned utility and train tunnels . you can find those antique railways on market street through an old muni station , but then there\u2019s the feces , rat , and water issues we mentioned . north of civic center , there\u2019s an early 1900s tunnel used to transport soldiers and materials , and it was in service until 1990 . like portland , fog city participated in \u201cshanghaiing\u201d and the old ship saloon has a trap door to a secret basement which , naturally , linked to another set of tunnels . ( cue more ominous music . ) sign up here for our daily thrillist email , and get your fix of the best in food / drink / fun .\nattention has lately been directed to the idiosyncrasies , so to speak , of those who make a living by \u201cshipping\u201d sailors on board of merchant vessels leaving san francisco . this business is in the hands , principally , of the proprietors of sailor boarding - houses , otherwise and generally known as \u201cboarding - masters . \u201d there may be , in fact there are , a few honorable exceptions , but as a rule , a more dishonorable , dishonest crowd of blood - suckers than the \u201cboarding - masters\u201d of san francisco it would be hard to find . the hardest case in san quentin , indeed , would be an honorable gentleman in comparison to one of these fellows .\nthe moment an incoming ship touches the wharf , the \u201crunners\u201d of these leeches are on hand with their wagons to carry off the easily seduced sailors . once the sailor reaches the boarding - house , he occupies the same position toward the \u201cboarding - master\u201d that the fly does toward the spider in whose net it has been caught . he is at once filled up with vile whisky , and carefully kept in that state . his wages - and he generally pays off with $ 100 and upwards - are taken by the \u201cboarding - master\u201d \u201cfor safe - keeping , \u201d and he is judiciously supplied with a few dollars occasionally \u201cto spend outside the house . \u201d at the end of a couple of weeks he is gently informed that his money is all gone , and it is time for him to go to sea again . as the sailor has kept no account , he is obliged to accept the \u201cboarding - master\u2019s , \u201d and is generally cheated out of from $ 50 to $ 80 , according to the length of time he takes to sober up and get ready for signing articles .\nwhen he is in a fit condition to perform this operation he is taken before the united states shipping commissioner , signs his name on a ship\u2019s articles , and obtains his advance not for $ 60 . to the sailor this advance note is so much waste paper . the \u201cboarding - master , \u201d however , kindly discounts it and charges a liberal rate for his kindness . the convivial mariner is again filled up with bad whisky and then taken to an outfitter\u2019s establishment to buy such things as he wants . for about ten or fifteen dollars worth of goods he is charged about thirty or thirty - five dollars , the difference being divided between the outfitter and the \u201cboarding - master . \u201d from that period up to the time he is due on board his ship , which is generally within twenty - four hours after signing articles , the jolly tar is allowed to drink and to treat all he wants to . the amount thus drunk and treated depends upon the carrying capacity and liberality of the sailor ; but whether it be much or litt le it always exhausts the balance coming on the advance note . at the end of the twenty - four hours the sailor is on board his ship , and all he has to show for the $ 60 advance note received the day before is about fifteen or twenty dollars worth of \u201cslops ! \u201d\nwe have not space to describe the \u201cblood - money\u201d and many other exploits of these \u201cboarding - masters ; \u201d but we have space enough to ask the u . s . shipping commissioner to stand up and explain how he happened to let two kidnapped boys to be shipped on board american vessels recently . one of the principal functions , for the performance of which he is paid an extravagant salary , is the prevention of such crimes . his wife , the amiable emily pitt - stevens , of whom we have not heard for a long time , should comb his hair ; or , better still , uncle sam should \u201cfire\u201d him .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nwe use annual data for our computations , therefore , it is necessary to have an annual observation for both the initial year and the desired year . for the indices based on gdp , it is only after the year is over that gdp can be measured . for price indices , the annual observations are usually the average of monthly observations . it would not be valid to compare a monthly observation in the current year with an annual observation in an earlier year .\nwe have created many of the historical series in measuringworth , but the most recent observations are obtained from government agencies . the annual cpi and rpi observations are usually published in the first month or two of the next year , however the numbers for gdp do not come out until later . we strive to get the new numbers up as quickly as possible .\ncomputing the purchasing power of a monetary transaction in the past compares the relative value of a past amount of dollars to a present amount . a simple\ncalculator\nuses only the prices of consumer purchases to do this whereas a complete purchasing power comparator , such as found in this website , uses various prices , wages , output , etc . , depending on the context . for more information on this issue , consult seven ways to compute the relative value of a us dollar amount , 1774 - present where you will find a more extensive discussion of how to compute relative worth with many examples .\nthe answers you get from this comparator will be the same as those from the relative value comparator . that is , you will get the\nsimple\npurchasing power calculator result and other choices that may be better depending on the context .\nto determine the value of an amount of money in a particular (\noriginal\n) year compared to another (\ndesired\n) year , enter the values in the appropriate places below . for example , you may want to know : how much money would you need in the year 2000 , to have the same\npurchasing power\nas $ 500 in the year 1960 ? if you entered these values in the correct places , you will find that the\nthe simple purchasing power\nanswer is $ 2 , 910 . 00 .\nsamuel h . williamson ,\npurchasing power of money in the united states from 1774 to present ,\nmeasuringworth , . url : urltoken\nplease let us know if and how this discussion has assisted you in using our comparators .\nhome | about us | contact us | support our work copyright \u00a9 measuringworth . all rights reserved . this work may be used for non - profit educational purposes if proper credit is given . for other permission , please contact us .\nthird street | no . 1 sixth street | no 10 sixth street | 12 seventh street | eighth street\nastoria originally had trolley service back in the 1880s , first horse - drawn , then electric . after the great fire in december 1922 , some trolleys were stranded on the east end of town and couldn\u0092t get back to the trolley barn , which was south of the astoria warehouse area .\nthe spokane portland & seattle trailway . which merged with burlington northern railroad owned the tracks we\u0092re running on until 1996 when they were railbanked and turned over to the city . the railroad once crossed youngs bay on a long trestle and went to warrenton and seaside .\nthe west end mooring basin provides moorage for pleasure boats , sailboats and sportfishing boats . it is operated by the port of astoria , which has dockage farther west for large , ocean - going ships .\n\u0093kindergarten cop , \u0094 a 1990 movie , was filmed in several astoria locations . the restaurant at the red lion inn , seafare , was used in this movie and was the setting for schwarzenegger and his co - star to have a romantic dinner . several local people were used as extras in that , and other locally filmed movies .\nthe rubble - strewn dock east of the red lion is all that remains of the old union fishermen\u0092s cooperative packing co . that opened in 1896 . it will be the site of a new , four - story , victorian - style hotel , called the cannery pier , in spring 2004 . and we expect a conference center to built along here in the next couple of years .\nfrom 1843 to 1844 all the land from youngs bay east to tongue point was taken up in donation land claims .\nsamuel cole \u0093ticky\u0094 smith took up the western end of astoria ( west of the trolley barn ) up to what is now first street . the area is still known as smith point .\nan important feature in uniontown is the historic pathways and stairs , which are part of the public right - of - way . two of the more notable in the district are located along the southern extension of flavel street to w . duane and the stairs at the corner of w . duane and lincoln streets . these stairs and pathways are still utilized .\ntwo historical objects in the district are the world war i \u0093doughboy\u0094 soldiers monument ( july 21 , 1926 ) and the uniontown curfew bell ( 1904 ) located at the fire station .\nuniontown was named after the union cannery . it was settled largely by finns and was also known as finntown . the single men came first and lived in boarding houses while working in the fishing and canning industries . soon , the single women followed and the new families moved up the hill .\nfrom 1895 to 1905 , the homes built up on the hillside were done in the vernacular ( ver - nack - ular ) style . in other words , workingmen\u0092s homes with no specific architectural plans . the building style was a tradition passed down from generation to generation .\nthe uniontown area covers roughly 30 blocks . there are 132 primary and secondary historically significant buildings in the district . building styles include typical late 19th - and 20th - century architecture , such as italianate , queen anne , stick style , commercial , bungalow and craftsman .\nhomes built during the primary building period are typically one to two story with a front - facing gable roof . an unusual feature of these simple , early buildings is the elevated basement level , which raises the house one full story off the ground .\nafter the turn of the century , the bungalow style replaced the earlier vernacular and queen ann styles . characteristics of the bungalow or craftsman style are low - pitch gable roofs , wide overhanging eaves and exposed brackets . craftsman - style homes could be ordered through the mail .\nthe \u0093immigrant\u0094 stage of uniontown area was halted with the advent of wwi and the passage of new u . s . immigration laws in the early 1920s .\nsuomi hall , the big white square building , was originally a one - story structure built up the hill by the finnish temperance society and was originally known as temperance hall . later it was dragged down the hill to its present location and another level was added . temperance hall was later sold to the finnish brotherhood , which was organized in 1886 , and is still used for their meetings today .\nthe big yellow building near suomi hall was one of the old finnish boarding houses .\nthe old finnish meat market across the street is now the home of the astor street opry company . the company puts on a melodrama called \u0093shanghaied in astoria . \u0094 \u0093shanghaied\u0094 is a great play based on the custom of kidnapping men from bars and putting them on ships going out to sea . playgoers get to throw popcorn at the villain and learn more about astoria\u0092s infamous past . it runs mid - july to mid - september every summer .\nthe 4 . 21 mile long astoria bridge opened in 1966 . it is the longest continuous truss span bridge in the world . it had a $ 1 . 50 toll until 1994 , when the bridge was paid for and the toll was removed . the bridge has more than 200 feet of clearance on the oregon side so the huge ships can pass beneath it in the shipping channel . it is 150 feet more to the top of the span . it has been featured in several car and truck commercials and the 1985 movie \u0091short circuit\u0092 featured the bridge .\none morning every october , traffic is stopped and you can run or walk across the bridge during the great columbia crossing . more than 2 , 000 walkers and runners participate\nfriday and saturday before the run the silver salmon celebration takes place at the west mooring basin . this event features fresh salmon direct from the fishing boats , a salmon barbecue , food and craft booths , live entertainment , and a salmon cookbook .\nunder the bridge is maritime memorial park , dedicated to the memories of local people who were involved in the maritime industry . it also honors those members of the u . s . coast guard who lost their lives while serving here on the columbia river .\nthe small boats seen on the river may be sportsfishing for sturgeon . to keep a sturgeon , it must be at least 42 inches long and not more than 60 inches . every thing else goes back in the river for another day .\njust like seaside and cannon beach , astoria prides itself as a beach community . coming up on the waterside is astoria\u0092s only sandy beach . don\u0092t blink , you\u0092ll miss it !\nthe pile of rubble in the water is a cold storage plant that burned down in the early \u009190s . there is a legal dispute about ownership , and therefore , a dispute about who will clean it up .\nto the south is the site of the first electric plant in the area , dating to 1885 . it was operated by the trullinger family . customers paid $ 16 per lamp a month .\nin 1881 , samuel elmore built the original elmore cannery on this site and out over the water on pilings . the mid - 1880s were boom years for the cannery and elmore employed 350 fisherman and 100 cannery workers and canned 37 , 000 cases of one - pound chinook tins . the elmore cannery was known as \u0093one of the best equipped operations on the pacific coast . \u0094 it employed many chinese as cannery workers , doing nearly all the hard labor . the original cannery was replaced in 1886 and the second plant was replaced by a third in 1899 when elmore cannery consolidated with other canneries to form the columbia river packers association .\nthe cannery continued to be successful until the 1940s when the salmon run declined sharply , and the cannery would have shut down if not for the discovery of the albacore tuna industry . the crpa built a tuna cannery alongside the salmon cannery . the combined canneries were said to be the largest fish cannery in the world .\nin 1976 the cannery , by then known as bumble bee seafoods , had ceased to can salmon and dealt strictly with tuna production until 1980 when it was closed down completely .\nassociated with the cannery was a bunkhouse , constructed 1915 , for the chinese labor . the building was later used as the office for the cannery . the bunkhouse burned down in 1984 to make way for new warehouses . nothing remains of the first cannery elmore built .\nastoria warehousing was the site of american can company that supplied all the cans to bumble bee . now , it receives and stores canned fish from alaska and labels the cans when the fish are sold . it stores as many as 72 million cans of salmon .\nmost of the piling you see in the river once supported fish canneries , packing houses , warehouses and wharfs . some of the pilings supported flourmills . wheat used to be milled before it was shipped out , unlike today when the unprocessed wheat is shipped .\nthe large object in the river ( just opposite josephson\u0092s ) is all that remains of the white star cannery , which burned down about 50 years ago . what you see is the cannery\u0092s boiler . the plants are courtesy of seeds brought by the birds which nest there .\nastoria was the port of entry for the great river of the west . in 1877 the astoria daily budget reported that 189 buildings were in all stages of construction in town .\ncol . john mcclure had the second donation land claim in what is now astoria located between first and 13th streets ( downtown astoria ) . he donated the city block for the county courthouse , putting the county seat in astoria . mcclure school once stood up the hill from the present - day courthouse .\nin 1866 mcclure sold the claim to cyrus olney for about $ 10 , 000 and mcclure returned to indiana . when cyrus olney became owner of astoria , he slashed down 40 acres of forest , making a great change in the look of the place . in 1852 the entire peninsula on which astoria stands today was one solid forest of tall hemlock and spruce timber . many of those trees measured 12 to 17 feet in diameter , except about 14 acres of astor hill and 6 acres on the south side of smith\u0092s point , which had been burned off by the indians many years before . the tall forest reached down to the very edge of the little town of 20 families .\njust off the trestle in front of the ship inn are ballast rocks , which are visible at low tide . ships would sail to astoria to pick up cargo . when they got to astoria they unloaded the ballast rocks , and loaded up with seafood , lumber and other cargo and sail off to other ports .\ncolumbia house is astoria\u0092s first condominium , built in the mid - 70s . the units sell for $ 200 - 225 , 000 . the building illustrates how piling is still used today to support buildings over the river .\nup at the top of the hill , the house set by itself with green trim was used in the filming of \u0093kindergarten cop . \u0094 it was the home of arnold schwarzenegger\u0092s love interest , the schoolteacher .\nthe red brick building on the waterfront behind burger king was built as the astoria wharf and warehouse co . in 1892 . it earned the nickname the \u0093bonded warehouse\u0094 because of its design , but was never used for u . s . customs . the primary purpose of this building was the storage of tin plate and accessories for manufacturing tin cans for early salmon canning . it was occupied by seven different can companies until 1949 . it has survived three major fires . it was made from locally fired brick and the foundation goes down into the river bed . this is unusual because all the other over - water structures are built on pilings . the granite keystone over the doorway and the granite door were relocated from the customs house in east astoria . it is the only surviving building to show this early \u0093tin can\u0094 industry on the lower columbia river .\nthe fish packing industry developed quickly in astoria . kinney cannery was built in 1876 between fifth and sixth streets , and was the third cannery in astoria and the first to be built in the downtown area . built as a salmon cannery , in its first year of operation , it experimented in canning of beef and mutton . inexperience and lack of facilities curtailed this enterprise . by 1891 , kinney was the leading salmon packer in astoria , packing 67 , 000 cases . kinney owned two other canneries , 138 fishing boats , and 300 men were needed to operate his fleet . the cannery was rebuilt in 1894 on its original supports to replace the original building , which had burned to its pilings . large mounds of melted cans are still located beneath the building from the 1894 fire . canning was discontinued around 1920 and the building served as a central machine shop and warehouse for the crpa , later called bumble bee , until 1980 . the kinney cannery building was placed on the national register of historical places in 1989 .\nthe kinney box factory was built in 1908 as a box factory and office for the crpa . the building was enlarged to the east in the 1920s and the northern section has undergone a series of renovations ever since . the columbia river packers association used this building for its office and warehouse from 1915 through 1976 . it has been renovated for use as an office building with bakery and shops . there is a beautiful penthouse on the riverside that can be rented for meetings , reunions , etc\nsixth street has a viewing platform that is a small city park and a small dock area where folks fish for sturgeon in season .\nastor street was astoria\u0092s red light district , site of numerous establishments euphemistically referred to as \u0093female boarding houses . \u0094 a young man visiting the bars and boarding houses of astor street might be shanghaied \u0096 kidnapped and forced to work on the crew of a sailing ship for months or years . astoria had a barbary coast atmosphere that prevailed at the turn of the century , when houses of questionable business dotted the waterfront and men were shanghaied from saloons . seafaring life was little better than prison for the hands of a sailing ship . there were \u0091labor brokers\u0092 who resorted to kidnapping and trickery to man these vessels . many a farmboy woke up bound for shanghai with a hangover or a knot on his head .\none of the most beautiful of the astor street bars , the four - story louvre , opened in 1896 on the site now occupied by mcdonald\u0092s . artifacts from the louvre can be seen in the vice & virtue exhibit at the heritage museum .\nthis 1906 building was originally the elmore dock and served as a fish landing for samuel elmore\u0092s cannery . from 1924 to 1938 , the owen - peeke feed & grain company occupied the building . in 1939 the new england fish company of oregon , used this building as a fish processing plant and for cold storage until the company\u0092s bankruptcy in 1980 .\npresently the building is occupied by bornstein\u0092s seafoods . at bornstein\u0092s , the shrimp peeler and other processing equipment were invented and manufactured by carruthers equipment in hammond / warrenton . the fish - unloading machine is like a big vacuum cleaner that sucks the fish out of the boat\u0092s hold . fish , shrimp , crab and oysters are all processed on astoria\u0092s waterfront .\nbornstein\u0092s even collects the shrimp casings in large bins to sell for use in cosmetics , soap and contact lenses .\ncapt . george flavel played an important role in astoria\u0092s history . he was a very successful businessman and had a virtual monopoly on pilotage services , after a lively campaign to run off the competition . he also had extensive real estate holdings ; a wharf and warehousing business because he owned both steam tugs and the steam tug business . in 1885 he built a house for his retirement . he died in 1893 , the first astoria millionaire . this home , at eighth and exchange , is one of astoria\u0092s biggest and most beautiful queen anne style victorian homes . it is now a museum run by the clatsop county historical society .\nsebastian - stewart fish company occupied this building from 1945 to 1965 . then ocean foods used this building for their processing business .\ncurrently , the astoria holdings co . operates the sardine plant at ninth street . they recently processed 22 million pounds of these trout - sized fish in a year . seventy percent of that was used as bait for long - line tuna fishing . the rest is shipped to japan as food grade under the label , \u0093delicious seven star fish . \u0094 astoria is prominent on all boxes used for shipping .\nsardine fishers employ spotter airplanes to locate schools of sardines . the ships then encircle the fish with a purse seine net and can fill their holds with just one net full .\nour post office dates back to 1847 . who can guess what postage cost then ? it was 40 cents a letter . the original post office location was between what is now known as exchange and franklin on 15th . there is an obelisk marking the location of this , the first u . s . post office west of the rockies .\nin the 1850s , there were no improved streets or wagon trails . walking from shark\u0092s point ( at the foot of ninth ) to astor hill or shivley\u0092s astoria meant walking a narrow gravel path skirting the bay . going this way meant one had to pass through welch\u0092s sawmill where commercial intersects the shore . vessels anchored out in the river sent freight and passengers ashore in small boats . the landing was two large fir logs ( 50 or 60 feet long ) spiked together , making a floating wharf at the foot of ninth ."]}
{"id": 54235, "summary": [{"text": "bancfirst corporation is corporation which operates under the name bancfirst , a state chartered bank in oklahoma , united states .", "topic": 1}, {"text": "it has banking operations in 53 oklahoma communities , and is the largest state chartered bank in oklahoma . ", "topic": 1}], "title": "bancfirst", "paragraphs": ["1st bank oklahoma was renamed to bancfirst - claremore br and became a branch of bancfirst .\nbancfirst currently operates with 81 branches located in oklahoma as a subsidiary of bancfirst corporation . check below for important events in banks history .\neasily submit your review , comment or complaint about bancfirst using your facebook profile .\nbancfirst corp ( banf ) jumps : stock adds 5 . 2 % in session\nthe following are a list of major historical events for bancfirst , including mergers and acquisitions .\nbancfirst is a team of oklahomans committed to banking oklahoma today and tomorrow , just as we did yesterday .\ncome to bancfirst and let us show you that\noklahomans banking oklahoma\nis more than just a slogan .\nbancfirst was founded on april 1 , 1989 and has been serving the financial needs of their customers for over 29 years .\nduring the financial crisis of late 2008 , bancfirst was virtually unaffected . in a study released by the bank director magazine in the 4th quarter of 2007 , bancfirst was listed as the 17th strongest bank in the country . the following year , the 2009 edition of bank director magazine had improved their ranking of bancfirst all the way up to 11th strongest bank in the u . s .\nit is the third largest bank in oklahoma behind bank of oklahoma and midfirst bank . bancfirst is also the largest state chartered bank in oklahoma .\nit is the third largest bank in oklahoma behind bank of oklahoma and midfirst bank . bancfirst is also the largest state chartered bank in oklahoma .\nbancfirst continues to grow today through branch expansion and acquiring smaller banks . currently , bancfirst has 119 service locations , 83 staffed offices , 72 offices with atms , 36 stand - alone atms , 104 + total atms , 200 + free atms at quik trip , 7 - 11 stores , and walgreen\u2019s drug stores .\nbancfirst corporation is a state chartered bank in oklahoma . in 2008 , it was in 46 oklahoma communities , and was the largest state chartered bank in oklahoma .\nbancfirst is an oklahoma financial institution meeting its customers\u2019 needs through highly trained and motivated employees , personalized service and community focus thus creating longterm value for its shareholders .\nbelow is a list of some important events in the history of bancfirst , including mergers and acquisitions . this data was last revised on 30th of december , 2017 .\nbancfirst is an oklahoma financial institution meeting its customers\u2019 needs through highly trained and motivated employees , personalized service and community focus thus creating long - term value for its shareholders .\nfrom the teller ' s window to the loan officer ' s desk , bancfirst has assembled a statewide network of decision - makers who pledge to give you a superior level of customer service .\nhistorical stock splits for bancfirst since 2006 . prices shown are actual historical values and are not adjusted for either splits or dividends . please see the\nhistorical prices\ntab for adjusted price values .\nwe ' re bancfirst . unlike many banks these days , we ' ve always been very clear on who we are and where we ' re going . partly because we ' ve never lost sight of where we came from .\nthere may be banks with more locations and banks with lots of offices in other states , but no bank anywhere can match our loyalty to oklahoma . at bancfirst , we ' ve always thought it was good business to put oklahoma first . we still do .\nbancfirst ' s business\nstyle\nflows naturally out of who we are - oklahomans . that means you can expect a friendly , helpful attitude when you work with us , as well as pride in the contribution we make every day to oklahoma ' s prosperity .\nwelcome , and thank you for choosing bancfirst for your financial needs . please note that you must be at least 18 years of age , and you must be a u . s . citizen or u . s . resident alien to open your account with us online .\nthis site is not affiliated with , maintained , sponsored or endorsed by bancfirst or any government agency . bank and branch information published on this website may not be true or accurate at all times . urltoken assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy or completeness of the listings .\nat bancfirst , we understand the importance of offering our employees competitive salaries , opportunities for advancement , and great benefits . if you\u2019re interested in a career with us , we\u2019d be happy to discuss with you in - person , our benefits , on - site amenities , company culture and work hours .\nwant the latest recommendations from zacks investment research ? today , you can download 7 best stocks for the next 30 days . click to get this free report bancfirst corporation ( banf ) : free stock analysis report arbor realty trust ( abr ) : free stock analysis report to read this article on urltoken click here . zacks investment research\nour structure means you can count on access to capable professionals who have the authority to get things done for you promptly , without having to obtain approval from an out - of - state home office . that ' s true at every bancfirst location throughout oklahoma , and that ' s not something every bank in oklahoma can say .\nas of september 30 , 2013 , the bank of union had approximately $ 331 . 4 million in total assets and $ 328 . 8 million in total deposits . in addition to assuming all of the deposits of the failed bank , bancfirst agreed to purchase approximately $ 225 . 5 million of the failed bank ' s assets . the fdic will retain the remaining assets for later disposition .\nat the same time , we never lose sight of the fact that our asset quality is the bedrock of our success . with bancfirst , you can be confident that your business is backed by a bank with the capital strength to serve you over the long haul . we ' ll be here when you need us , with all the financial resources you ' ll need to achieve the goals you set for yourself and your business .\nthe fdic estimates that the cost to the deposit insurance fund ( dif ) will be $ 70 . 0 million . compared to other alternatives , bancfirst ' s acquisition was the least costly resolution for the fdic ' s dif . the bank of union is the second fdic - insured institution to fail in the nation this year , and the first in oklahoma . the last fdic - insured institution closed in the state was first capital bank , kingfisher , on june 8 , 2012 .\nbancfirst corporation banf was a big mover last session , as the company saw its shares rise over 5 % on the day . the move came after the company reported better - than - expected first - quarter 2017 results . this also led to far more shares changing hands than in a normal session . this breaks the recent trend of the company , as the stock is now trading above the volatile price range of $ 86 . 20 to $ 91 . 20 in the past one - month time frame .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nmarket and financial statement data provided by nasdaq , bats exchange , sec and xignite inc . industry and operating metrics collected from company filings via edgar online . for more information on sources and calculations click\nacquired the bank of union ( 17967 ) in el reno , ok as part of a government assisted transaction .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 0 transitional / / en\nthere is a new version of this site available . please visit the work in progress site .\nfirst savings and loan association of claremore located at 423 west will rogers boulevard , claremore , ok was established as a savings & loan association .\nfirst savings and loan association of claremore was renamed to first federal savings and loan association of claremore .\nfirst federal savings and loan association of claremore was renamed to first federal savings bank of oklahoma and changed from savings & loan association to federal savings bank .\nfirst federal savings bank of oklahoma moved to 1698 south lynn riggs boulevard claremore , ok .\nfirst federal savings bank of oklahoma was renamed to first bank claremore , fsb .\nenter up to 25 symbols separated by commas or spaces in the text box below . these symbols will be available during your session for use on applicable pages .\ndon ' t know the stock symbol ? 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dropping growth . download this ipo watch list today for free > >\n\u201cthe thing that nobody knows about our perfect family is that my husband is a monster . \u201d\nmarkets : stocks fly , twitter sinks , tech in limbo . . . what trade war ?\nfour locations serve the claremore area : the main branch is located in front of walmart , nemar center hosts a branch , and another lives at the corner of lynn riggs and blue starr . another is in verdigris , on highway 66 .\nthis article will be permanently flagged as inappropriate and made unaccessible to everyone . are you certain this article is inappropriate ?\ncrowd sourced content that is contributed to world heritage encyclopedia is peer reviewed and edited by our editorial staff to ensure quality scholarly research articles .\nby using this site , you agree to the terms of use and privacy policy . world heritage encyclopedia\u2122 is a registered trademark of the world public library association , a non - profit organization .\ncopyright \u00a9 world library foundation . all rights reserved . ebooks from project gutenberg are sponsored by the world library foundation , a 501c ( 4 ) member ' s support non - profit organization , and is not affiliated with any governmental agency or department .\nwhen we say that we ' re an oklahoma bank , we mean that our business identity has always been built around a commitment to oklahoma and oklahomans . that commitment has never changed and has brought us a great deal of success . over the years it has developed into precepts that are at the very heart of our business philosophy .\nwe believe it ' s important to be actively , personally involved in the communities we serve : we participate .\nwe believe it ' s important to invest our resources in those communities : we keep oklahoma dollars in oklahoma .\nwe believe that prosperity flows from the honest effort put forth each day by each of us : we work hard .\nas a prospective employee , it\u2019s important that you understand the way we look at our business and our attitude toward our fellow oklahomans .\nevery business poses a financial challenge that demands flexibility and responsiveness from its bank . we understand that you need quick action and unique solutions for your particular situation . in short , what you need from your bank is what you give to your customers : quality service .\nto us , quality service is being available when you need us , with the answer or product that satisfies your need , so that you will be able to capitalize on opportunities and maximize your potential .\nwe are always looking for hard - working , friendly people who are focused on quality customer service . please contact us if you have skills that would be beneficial in the following areas :\nloan processor oklahoma city , ok essential duties and responsibilities include the following . other duties may be assigned . reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential . . .\nconsumer underwriter / lender oklahoma city , ok essential duties and responsibilities include the following . other duties may be assigned . reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to . . .\nmerchant services sales representative oklahoma city , ok summary the merchant services sales officer is an outside sales position offering merchant services payment solutions to commercial clients . successful ca . . .\nfull time teller shawnee , ok position summary ideal candidate is seeking long term employment with room for advancement , is committed to excellent customer service while complying with policy and procedure , and . . .\ntechnical support analyst i oklahoma city , ok essential duties and responsibilities include the following . other duties may be assigned . reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the e . . .\nadicio utilizes google maps to map property locations for information and display purposes , subject to google ' s terms and conditions of use as may be found here ( general terms and conditions for google maps ) and here ( api terms of use ) .\nnote : many of our articles have direct quotes from sources you can cite , within the wikipedia article ! this article doesn ' t yet , but we ' re working on it ! see more info or our list of citable articles .\nonline tool that helps how the insurance rules and limits apply to a depositor ' s specific group of deposit accounts\u2014what ' s insured and what portion ( if any ) exceeds coverage limits at that bank .\nlearn if your bank is insured , view locations , track history , and more .\nthe secure internet channel for fdic - insured institutions to conduct business and exchange information with the fdic .\nthe inventory of other assets for sale - - including office furniture , fixtures , and equipment .\nthis evening and over the weekend , depositors of the bank of union can access their money by writing checks or using atm or debit cards . checks drawn on the bank will continue to be processed . loan customers should continue to make their payments as usual .\ncustomers with questions about today ' s transaction should call the fdic toll - free at 1 - 800 - 405 - 8251 . the phone number will be operational this evening until 9 : 00 p . m . , central standard time ( cst ) ; on saturday from 9 : 00 a . m . to 6 : 00 p . m . , cst ; on sunday from noon to 6 : 00 p . m . , cst ; on monday from 8 a . m . to 8 p . m . , cst ; and thereafter from 9 : 00 a . m . to 5 : 00 p . m . , cst . interested parties also can visit the fdic ' s web site at urltoken .\ncongress created the federal deposit insurance corporation in 1933 to restore public confidence in the nation ' s banking system . the fdic insures deposits at the nation ' s 6 , 891 banks and savings associations , and it promotes the safety and soundness of these institutions by identifying , monitoring and addressing risks to which they are exposed . the fdic receives no federal tax dollars \u2014 insured financial institutions fund its operations .\nfdic press releases and other information are available on the internet at urltoken , by subscription electronically ( go to urltoken / about / subscriptions / index . html ) and may also be obtained through the fdic ' s public information center ( 877 - 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{"id": 54236, "summary": [{"text": "southeastern freight lines , abbreviated as sefl , is a privately owned american ltl trucking company located in lexington , south carolina that operates in the southeastern and southwestern united states .", "topic": 38}, {"text": "it is the 11th largest ltl american carrier with a revenue of over $ 1 billion . ", "topic": 16}], "title": "southeastern freight lines", "paragraphs": ["southeastern freight lines is a long - time supporter and participant of the scitc .\nsalaries at southeastern freight lines right now . . . please try another job title .\nsoutheastern\u2019s service partners were also recognized as winners in their respective region : dayton freight lines ( midwest ) and oak harbor freight lines ( west ) . to ensure excellent transportation outside of its core territory , southeastern freight lines uses a network of excellent service providers .\nlexington , s . c . - based southeastern freight lines is expanding its operations into kentucky .\nbenefit information is collected from job descriptions and reviews about southeastern freight lines on indeed . com .\nask a question about working or interviewing at southeastern freight lines . our community is ready to answer .\nsoutheastern freight lines named regional ltl carrier of the year by yamaha motor corporation , u . s . a .\nthe average salary for southeastern freight lines operations analyst is $ 91 , 439 per year , ranging from $ 85 , 752 to $ 96 , 728 . compare more salaries for southeastern freight lines operations analyst at paysa . com .\nthe average salary for southeastern freight lines operations manager is $ 93 , 833 per year , ranging from $ 88 , 434 to $ 98 , 882 . compare more salaries for southeastern freight lines operations manager at paysa . com .\nsoutheastern & apos ; s service partners were also recognized as winners in their respective region : a . duie pyle ( northeast ) , dayton freight lines ( midwest ) and oak harbor freight lines ( west ) . to ensure excellent transportation outside of its core territory , southeastern freight lines uses a network of excellent service providers .\nthe average salary for southeastern freight lines operations management trainee is $ 66 , 253 per year , ranging from $ 60 , 849 to $ 71 , 171 . compare more salaries for southeastern freight lines operations management trainee at paysa . com .\nthe average southeastern freight lines salary ranges from approximately $ 25 , 842 per year for freight handler to $ 77 , 412 per year for center manager . average southeastern freight lines hourly pay ranges from approximately $ 14 . 47 per hour for forklift operator to $ 24 . 45 per hour for truck driver .\nsoutheastern & apos ; s national service partner dayton freight lines was also recognized as a 2013 carrier of the year in the regional - midwest category . to ensure exceptional transportation outside of its core territory , southeastern freight lines uses a network of outstanding service providers .\njohn peterson , national account manager for southeastern freight lines , accepted the award during the nasstrac shippers conference & transportation expo this spring .\naverage southeastern freight lines operations manager yearly pay in the united states is approximately $ 67 , 046 , which meets the national average .\nthe typical southeastern freight lines operations manager salary is $ 65 , 500 . operations manager salaries at southeastern freight lines can range from $ 53 , 000 - $ 86 , 430 . this estimate is based upon 3 southeastern freight lines operations manager salary report ( s ) provided by employees or estimated based upon statistical methods . when factoring in bonuses and additional compensation , a operations manager at southeastern freight lines can expect to make an average total pay of $ 70 , 000 . see all operations manager salaries to learn how this stacks up in the market .\nsoutheastern freight lines employees earn $ 42 , 000 annually on average , or $ 20 per hour , which is 37 % lower than the national salary average of $ 61 , 000 per year . according to our data , the highest paying job at southeastern freight lines is an operations manager at $ 57 , 000 annually while the lowest paying job at southeastern freight lines is a billing specialist at $ 28 , 000 annually .\nnovember 9 , 2007\u2013 \u2013\u2013\u2013southeastern freight lines is pleased to announce their continued expansion in texas . southeastern opened a new service center in wichita falls on november 5 , 2007 .\nthe hunger project was the first \u201csoutheastern serves\u201d campaign for southeastern freight lines in 2017 . the southeastern serves program is dedicated to giving back to communities across southeastern\u2019s footprint by having associates of all levels get involved with providing for the less fortunate .\nin 1975 , bill cassels , jr . , became president and chief executive officer of southeastern freight lines , while his father continued as chairman . with , the death of his father in 1989 , cassels became southeastern freight lines chairman . today , southeastern freight lines operates in nine southeastern and southwestern states and serves puerto rico through the port of jacksonville . together with carefully selected marketing partners , the company ' s reach extends to more than 50 , 000 cities in the united states and canada .\nsoutheastern freight lines has never had a layoff in its 58 - year history , and cassels and his leadership team are working hard to keep it that way .\nwith the additions of these service centers , southeastern freight lines is now able to service all points in oklahoma as well as additional cities in texas and arkansas .\nleading by serving w . t .\ntobin\ncassels iii , president , southeastern freight\nin 1991 , southeastern freight lines entered the malcolm baldrige national quality award competition and was one of only five service companies in the country to receive a site visit . since then , southeastern freight has received more than 200 quality awards from customers and associations .\nsoutheastern freight lines , a leading provider of less\u2013than\u2013truckload ( ltl ) transportation services , is stretching to maintain , and even enhance , customer service during today\u2019s economic turmoil .\nlexington , s . c . \u2013 october 15 , 2008 \u2013 southeastern freight lines , a leading provider of regional less\u2013than\u2013truckload transportation services , has expanded international operations to mexico .\nsoutheastern freight lines\u2019 fort myers service center celebrates 25 years of service . lexington , s . c . ( may 3 , 2018 ) southeastern freight lines , a leading provider of regional less - than - truckload ( ltl ) transportation services , is celebrating 25 years of quality without question service at its fort myers , florida , service center this month .\naccording to southeastern freight lines , the company hauls materials all over the country . they ' ve been in business 60 years and operate with a motto of providing\nquality without question .\nthe plunkett - stoioff award is named for two of the founding members of the scitc . john stoioff , one of the award ' s namesakes , retired from southeastern freight lines in 1991 .\nthis expansion is indicative of southeastern freight lines\u2019 long\u2013term commitment to the texas market . the opening of the wichita falls service center brings southeastern\u2019s total number of service centers to 75 . this additional service center allows southeastern to enhance the service already provided to it\u2019s texas customers .\nlexington , s . c . \u2014 southeastern freight lines is enhancing its service into canada , with the addition of door - to - door cross - border delivery service between canada and the us .\nnorth augusta , s . c . - - a work - related accident that caused the death of a 19 - year - old employee at southeastern freight lines is now under investigation by osha .\nlexington , s . c . ( jan . 4 , 2011 ) southeastern freight lines is launching a new subsidiary , southeastern logistics solutions , that will provide expedited service and multi - modal transportation services across the nation through strategic capacity partnerships .\nsoutheastern freight lines president w . t . cassels iii ( left ) and w . t . cassels jr . , chairman , continue to build on the company\u2019s 60 - year history of customer service excellence .\nwe are excited to open this new facility for southeastern freight lines and look forward to establishing our world class service and culture in this new market ,\nsaid phillip woodall , jonesboro service center manager .\nby expanding our presence with this service center in the lafayette area , we will be better positioned to provide southeastern ' s quality without question service to local markets throughout louisiana ,\nsaid scott slagle , service center manager for southeastern freight lines in carencro .\nsoutheastern freight lines has served local markets in louisiana with best - in - class performance for several years and we look to continue this quality service in carencro for many years to come .\nlexington , s . c . ( oct . 16 , 2014 ) - southeastern freight lines , the leading provider of regional less - than - truckload ( ltl ) transportation services , today announced fritz missel , international business development manager at southeastern freight lines , has received the 2014 plunkett - stoioff award . the award was presented at the 41st annual south carolina international trade conference ( scitc ) in charleston , south carolina .\nwe are excited to officially begin operations in the new lubbock service center , helping to better serve our customers in the region ,\nsaid david turner , regional vice president of operations , southeastern freight lines .\nfreight handling and forklift operating . using scanners and loading freight into the right trailer . conversing with co workers in downtime . learned how to handle large amounts of freight in a fast paced environment . sometimes more was expected from certain individuals .\nwe talk with greg gantt , president and ceo of old dominion freight line about the sizzling freight market , hiring drivers , elds and his career in trucking .\nsoutheastern freight lines , the leading provider of regional less - than - truckload ( ltl ) transportation services , is celebrating 40 years of quality without question service from its augusta , south carolina , service center this march .\nlexington , s . c . ( june 21 , 2010 ) southeastern freight lines , the leading provider of regional less - than - truckload ( ltl ) transportation services , announces an expansion of its savannah service center .\nsoutheastern freight lines is a wonderful job to work for as long as you like to be in trucking . sefl offers great benefits such as , yearly raises , 6 month raises and new equipment to ride and everything .\nleading by serving w . t .\ntobin\ncassels iii , president , southeastern freight - fleet management - trucking info\nthe addition of 20 freight doors , boosting the total to 58 , improves southeastern\u2019s efficiency and provides room for future growth .\nin addition , southeastern freight lines has had only four injuries per 200 , 000 hours year\u2013to\u2013date , compared to 10 . 7 in the year 2000 . these best\u2013ever company results for preventable accidents and injuries can be attributed to intensive training and southeastern\u2019s quality improvement process .\nthe south charlotte service center has 140 employees , bringing the total number of southeastern freight lines employees in charlotte to 340 . the new facility , which opened jan . 31 , also features energy efficient lighting and hvac units .\nlexington , s . c . ( dec . 8 , 2008 ) \u2013 southeastern freight lines , the leading provider of regional less\u2013than\u2013truckload transportation services , is a recipient of this year\u2019s moen partners in quality ( piq ) award .\nsoutheastern freight lines\u2019 wichita falls facility is located at 1911 sheppard access road , building 6 , wichita falls , tx . for more information on southeastern\u2019s wichita falls service center , please contact the facility by phone at 888\u2013922\u20137335 toll\u2013free , 940\u2013720\u20130376 local or by fax at 940\u2013720\u20130763 .\nour company ' s dedication to quality is the reason we have earned this award ,\nsaid mike redden , national account manager for southeastern freight lines .\nwe value our relationship with andersen and appreciate this recognition .\nwhen southeastern freight lines made its first delivery over 60 years ago , the mission of that driver was exactly the same as it is for each associate today : to meet or exceed the needs of every customer \u0096 every single time .\nhazlehurst was the 12th service center opened by southeastern freight lines since its founding in 1950 . today , the company operates 88 service centers spanning 14 states , canada and puerto rico and has undergone numerous upgrades in trucks and trucking technologies .\nmike moss brings more than 20 years of experience in the transportation industry to lead southeastern freight lines & apos ; subsidiary southeastern logistics solutions . moss has a broad background providing executive leadership in the industry , previously serving as president and chief executive officer for fedex freight - west and fedex national ltl . he has developed and launched many industry leading services throughout his career .\nterrell hixon , national account manager for southeastern freight lines , works closely with masco corporation .\nsoutheastern appreciates this award from masco corporation , one of our larger , long - time clients . the credit goes to our associates and their keen attention to detail ,\nsaid hixon .\nregional less - than - truckload ( ltl ) transportation services provider southeastern freight lines ( sefl ) said this week it is rolling out a new subsidiary focused on providing expedited service and multi - modal transportation services throughout the u . s .\nyou could make the argument that w . t .\ntobin\ncassels iii is not exactly an innovator , since his role model goes back more than 2 , 000 years . as the third - generation leader of southeastern freight lines ,\nurltoken when southeastern freight lines made its first delivery 60 years ago , the mission of that driver was exactly the same as it is for each associate today : to meet or exceed the needs of every customer - - every single time .\n\u201cwe\u2019re thrilled to be celebrating 35 years with our associates and customers in columbus , \u201d said derrick battle , service center manager , southeastern freight lines . \u201cit\u2019s incredibly satisfying to see the company grow and provide opportunities for so many people . \u201d\n\u201cwe\u2019re thrilled to be celebrating 45 years with our associates and customers in charlotte , \u201d said taylor wray , service center manager , southeastern freight lines . \u201cit\u2019s incredibly satisfying to see the company grow and provide opportunities for so many people . \u201d\ncbr 2226 - david congdon , president & ceo , old dominion freight line , inc .\nthe columbus service center was the 14th service center opened by southeastern freight lines since its founding in 1950 . the company now operates 89 service centers spanning 14 states , canada and puerto rico and has undergone numerous upgrades in trucks and trucking technologies .\nthe charlotte service center was the seventh service center opened by southeastern freight lines since its founding in 1950 . the company now operates 89 service centers spanning 14 states , canada and puerto rico and has undergone numerous upgrades in trucks and trucking technologies .\nlexington , s . c . ( jan . 12 , 2016 ) southeastern freight lines , the leading provider of regional less - than - truckload ( ltl ) transportation services , recently announced participation of 2 , 590 total hours of community service in 2015 as part of the southeastern serves program .\ncolumbia , sc , may 1 , 2007\u2013\u2013\u2013\u2013 southeastern freight lines is pleased to announce their continued expansion in texas and arkansas . southeastern has opened a new service center in sherman , tx . this facility is located at 4070 north loy lake road . the account manager can be reached at 877\u2013949\u20137335 .\nlexington , s . c . ( oct . 18 , 2016 ) southeastern freight lines , the leading provider of regional less - than - truckload ( ltl ) transportation services , has received the 2015 supplier excellence award from diversified industrial manufacturer , eaton .\nthe augusta service center was the 8th service center opened by southeastern freight lines since its founding in 1950 . since then , the company operates 88 service centers spanning 14 states , canada and puerto rico and has undergone upgrades in trucks and trucking technologies .\nlexington , s . c . ( jan . 20 , 2014 ) - southeastern freight lines , the leading provider of regional less - than - truckload ( ltl ) transportation services , announces the opening of a new service center in jacksonville , fla .\nlexington , s . c . ( jan . 2 , 2014 ) - southeastern freight lines , the leading provider of regional less - than - truckload ( ltl ) transportation services , has received the expeditors performance carrier of the year award for 2013 .\nfritz has an impeccable reputation not only within southeastern where he leads international sales efforts in the charleston market , but also among the industry community ,\nsaid keith huggins , regional vice president , southeastern freight lines .\nfritz is a proud embodiment of the scitc and we are honored to call him a member of the southeastern team .\nthe augusta service center was the 8th service center opened by southeastern freight lines since its founding in 1950 . since then , the company operates 88 service centers spanning 14 states , canada and puerto rico and has undergone numerous upgrades in trucks and trucking technologies .\nsoutheastern freight lines was started by cassels ' grandfather , w . t .\ntoby\ncassels in 1950 with operating authority between south carolina and georgia . at the time the company had five trucks , 20 employees and a $ 5 , 000 loan .\nthe fort myers service center was the 38th service center opened by southeastern freight lines since its founding in 1950 . the company now operates 89 service centers spanning 14 states , canada and puerto rico , and has undergone numerous upgrades in trucks and trucking technologies .\nthe valdosta service center was the 13th service center opened by southeastern freight lines since its founding in 1950 . since then , the company operates 88 service centers spanning 14 states , canada and puerto rico and has undergone numerous upgrades in trucks and trucking technologies .\nthe shreveport service center was the 48th service center opened by southeastern freight lines since its founding in 1950 . since then , the company operates 88 service centers spanning 14 states , canada and puerto rico and has undergone numerous upgrades in trucks and trucking technologies .\nthe huntsville service center was the 28th service center opened by southeastern freight lines since its founding in 1950 . since then , the company operates 88 service centers spanning 14 states , canada and puerto rico and has undergone numerous upgrades in trucks and trucking technologies .\nthe montgomery service center was the 29th service center opened by southeastern freight lines since its founding in 1950 . since then , the company operates 88 service centers spanning 14 states , canada and puerto rico and has undergone numerous upgrades in trucks and trucking technologies .\nlexington , s . c . ( march 16 , 2009 ) \u2013 southeastern freight lines , the leading provider of regional less - than - truckload ( ltl ) transportation services , today announced that it has expanded direct service to the entire state of alabama .\nthe additional capacity of the new service center also permits southeastern to handle more freight supporting existing and future customers , with room for business growth .\nlexington , s . c . ( jan . 17 , 2017 ) southeastern freight lines , the leading provider of regional less - than - truckload ( ltl ) transportation services , today announced its participation in more than 2 , 800 total hours of community service in 2016 as part of the \u201csoutheastern serves\u201d program .\n\u201cat southeastern , each employee is involved in measuring every aspect of our business so we can satisfy our customers completely , \u201d said tommy keeton , national account manager at southeastern freight lines . \u201ceaton has been a customer for nearly 20 years , and we are pleased that they are satisfied with our performance . \u201d\nsoutheastern freight lines provides more than 99 . 35 % on - time service in next day lanes . a dedication to service quality and a continuous quality improvement process that began in 1985 has been recognized by more than 390 quality awards received from customers and associations .\nthe baton rouge service center was the 47th service center opened by southeastern freight lines since its founding in 1950 . since then , the company operates 88 service centers spanning 14 states , canada and puerto rico and has undergone numerous upgrades in trucks and trucking technologies .\nthe new orleans service center was the 46th service center opened by southeastern freight lines since its founding in 1950 . since then , the company operates 88 service centers spanning 14 states , canada and puerto rico and has undergone numerous upgrades in trucks and trucking technologies .\nlexington , s . c . ( january 19 , 2016 ) southeastern freight lines , the leading provider of regional less - than - truckload ( ltl ) transportation services , has received the expeditors environmental partner of the year award for 2015 from the atlanta branch .\nlexington , s . c . ( june 28 , 2010 ) southeastern freight lines , a leading provider of less - than - truckload ( ltl ) transportation services , was recently honored by hastings entertainment inc . as their distribution center vendor partner of the year .\nonce again a civilian , he returned to columbia and joined his father at southeastern freight lines as vice president and treasurer\u2014but not in the front office .\nwe didn ' t have a front office ,\nhe recalled in an interview .\ni loaded trucks , picked up freight , drove the roads , and was the company ' s only salesman .\nlexington , s . c . ( dec . 13 , 2013 ) - southeastern freight lines , the leading provider of regional less - than - truckload ( ltl ) transportation services , today announced its participation in 1 , 323 total hours of community service this year as part of the\nsoutheastern serves\nprogram .\nthe asheville service center was the 37th service center opened by southeastern freight lines since its founding in 1950 . since then , the company has expanded to operate 89 service centers spanning 14 states , canada and puerto rico and undergone numerous upgrades in trucks and trucking technologies .\nsoutheastern freight lines , the leading provider of regional less - than - truckload ( ltl ) transportation services is celebrating 65 years of quality without question service from two of its very first service centers , charleston , south carolina , and savannah , georgia , this year .\nlexington , s . c . ( august 24 , 2016 ) southeastern freight lines , the leading provider of regional less - than - truckload ( ltl ) transportation services , is celebrating 35 years of quality without question service from its valdosta , georgia service center this august .\nlexington , s . c . ( may 22 , 2014 ) - southeastern freight lines , a leading provider of regional less - than - truckload ( ltl ) transportation services , was recognized as a 2014 carrier of the year by nasstrac in the regional - southeast category .\nlexington , s . c . ( april 3 , 2012 ) - southeastern freight lines , the leading provider of regional less - than - truckload ( ltl ) transportation services , was recognized as a 2012 carrier of the year by nasstrac in the regional - southeast category .\nccj magazine covers fleet management topics ranging from technology , freight , logistics , equipment , and more .\ninitially , the primary focus for southeastern logistics solutions ( sls ) is in the truckload service areas of dry van , temperature controlled reefer , flatbed , and intermodal rail . sls will also oversee and manage all expedited products that require partnership capacity outside of the southeastern freight lines ( sefl ) ltl network . over time , sls will introduce additional transportation services including cartage , drayage , air freight , residential delivery and import distribution .\n\u201csoutheastern freight lines has been the top overall rated ltl carrier in our network for three consecutive years , \u201d said brian s . yablonski , manager , logistics analysis and transportation at sharp electronics . \u201csoutheastern\u2019s attention to our account and the service it provides has been unprecedented and we are grateful to have them as a carrier . \u201d\nlexington , s . c . ( june 30 , 2016 ) southeastern freight lines , the leading provider of regional less - than - truckload ( ltl ) transportation services , is celebrating 35 years of quality without question service from its hazlehurst , georgia , service center this june .\nlexington , s . c . ( march 29 , 2016 ) southeastern freight lines , the leading provider of regional less - than - truckload ( ltl ) transportation services , is celebrating 20 years of quality without question service from its shreveport , louisiana , service center this march .\nschneider logistics is a wholly - owned subsidiary of schneider national , inc . , manages over $ 1 . 8 billion in transportation , operates 8 . 7 million square feet of warehouse facilities and has contract relationships with more than 11 , 000 transportation providers including southeastern freight lines .\nsoutheastern freight lines , a provider of regional less - than - truckload services , announced that it has expanded international operations to mexico . southeastern serves 12 states in the southeast and puerto rico and has a network of service providers to facilitate transportation services in the remaining 38 states , canada and the virgin islands \u2013 and now mexico .\nsoutheastern freight lines , the leading provider of regional less - than - truckload ( ltl ) transportation services , has been named lowe ' s ltl carrier of the year for 2016 . in addition , southeastern also received lowe ' s platinum service award for 2016 , which is the highest award designation possible for the home improvement retailer .\nin 1950 , w . t . \u201ctoby\u201d cassels started southeastern freight lines with 14 trucks , 20 employees , and a $ 5 , 000 loan . the new trucking company only had operating authority between south carolina and georgia , and soon grew from one terminal to six by 1959 .\nsoutheastern freight lines , the leading provider of regional less - than - truckload ( ltl ) transportation services , today announced the opening of a new service center in garland , texas . the new facility , located at 3301 w . miller road in garland , features 104 dock doors .\nlexington , s . c . ( march 31 , 2016 ) southeastern freight lines , the leading provider of regional less - than - truckload ( ltl ) transportation services , is celebrating 20 years of quality without question service from its baton rouge , louisiana , service center this march .\nlexington , s . c . ( march 10 , 2016 ) southeastern freight lines , the leading provider of regional less - than - truckload ( ltl ) transportation services , is celebrating 40 years of quality without question service from its augusta , south carolina , service center this march .\nlexington , s . c . ( march 10 , 2016 ) southeastern freight lines , the leading provider of regional less - than - truckload ( ltl ) transportation services , is celebrating 20 years of quality without question service from its new orleans , louisiana , service center this march .\nlexington , s . c . ( feb . 24 , 2016 ) southeastern freight lines , the leading provider of regional less - than - truckload ( ltl ) transportation services , is celebrating 25 years of quality without question service from its huntsville , alabama , service center this february .\nlexington , s . c . ( feb . 18 , 2016 ) southeastern freight lines , the leading provider of regional less - than - truckload ( ltl ) transportation services , is celebrating 25 years of quality without question service from its montgomery , alabama , service center this february .\nlexington , s . c . ( july 25 , 2011 ) southeastern freight lines , a regional less - than - truckload ( ltl ) transportation services provider , has earned the 2010 ltl carrier of the year award by rheem water heating division for the second year in a row .\nwe are honored by this recognition from rheem water heating division ,\nsaid terrell hixon , national account manager at southeastern freight lines .\nthis is an outstanding achievement and we are grateful to our associates for providing the level of customer satisfaction that makes this award possible .\nlexington , s . c . ( march 30 , 2010 ) \u2013 southeastern freight lines , a regional less - than - truckload ( ltl ) transportation services provider , has been named ltl carrier of the year by andersen corporation , the largest window and door manufacturer in north america .\nlexington , s . c . ( june 19 , 2009 ) \u2013 southeastern freight lines , a leading provider of less - than - truckload ( ltl ) transportation services , was honored as a premier supplier by diversified industrial manufacturer eaton corporation as part of the company\u2019s supplier recognition program .\nthe jacksonville service center employs 158 associates and is continuing to hire pickup and delivery drivers and freight handlers .\nlexington , s . c . ( nov . 24 , 2009 ) \u2013 regional less\u2013than\u2013truckload ( ltl ) transportation services provider southeastern freight lines announces its outstanding year\u2013to\u2013date safety records . thanks to southeastern\u2019s associates , the\ntotal accidents per million miles\nfrequency was 1 . 9 as of august , compared to 4 . 6 in the year 2000 .\n\u201cwe recognize that a number of our customers have additional needs for a partner with the ability to provide all modes of transportation , and we want to always be positioned to say \u2018yes\u2019 to their transportation needs regardless of service type , \u201d says tobin cassels , president of southeastern freight lines .\nlexington , s . c . ( august 5 , 2013 ) - southeastern freight lines , the leading provider of regional less - than - truckload ( ltl ) transportation services , announces the opening of a service center in monroe , la . in response to growing business in the region .\nas chairman and chief executive officer of southeastern freight lines , bill cassels guides the fortunes of one of south carolina ' s largest privately held companies and one of the nation ' s most successful trucking companies . and everything good that has come southeastern ' s way has been made possible by its employees , or\nassociates ,\nhe insists .\n\u201csoutheastern places a high priority on giving back , \u201d said mike heaton , senior vice president , southeastern freight lines . \u201cfeeding children everywhere allows us the opportunity to serve and engage employees in the cause , providing meals for those at risk in our local community . we encourage other businesses to get involved and make an impact on global hunger . \u201d\nlexington , s . c . ( may 12 , 2014 ) - southeastern freight lines , the leading provider of regional less - than - truckload ( ltl ) transportation services , announces the opening of a relocated service center in carencro , louisiana , in response to growing business in the region .\nsefl will offer these services for customers , including third - party logistics companies . sefl & apos ; s sales and service center leadership teams have received thorough training to equip them with the knowledge and expertise to serve as single - source representatives of all southeastern freight lines and sls service offerings .\nwe took the extra step to help resolve issues at pool distribution , and yamaha found this to be above and beyond what any other carrier had provided them ,\nsaid lisa davis , national account manager at southeastern freight lines .\nwe appreciate and value this recognition from yamaha . \u201d\nthe four shipping options for mexican freight offered by southeastern include a border\u2013only service , door\u2013to\u2013door service , one\u2013stop shop service or the option of clearing customs at the destination .\nsoutheastern freight lines is a vital strategic partner in our transportation network . sefl provides consistent , high - quality service on a daily basis to our stores and can always be counted on to respond rapidly with a high level of expertise when unique challenges arise . john wooten ltl manager , the home depot\nlexington , s . c . ( may 27 , 2015 ) southeastern freight lines , the leading provider of regional less - than - truckload ( ltl ) transportation services , today announced it received the \u201csupplier of the year less than truckload award\u201d from basf , the largest chemical company in the world .\nour company ' s dedication to quality , technology and customer support is the reason we have earned this award ,\nsaid dennis brittain , national account manager for southeastern freight lines .\nwe value our relationship with the home depot and appreciate this recognition of our people ' s efforts .\nlexington , s . c . ( feb . 7 , 2011 ) southeastern freight lines , a leader in regional less - than - truckload ( ltl ) transportation services , announces the opening of a second service center in charlotte , n . c . in response to growing business in the region .\nlexington , s . c . ( march 1 , 2010 ) \u2013 southeastern freight lines , a regional less - than - truckload ( ltl ) transportation services provider , has been named 2009 carrier of the year by masco corporation , one of the world\u2019s leading manufacturers of home improvement and building products .\n\u201cwe are committed to share our passion for providing quality service to our customers and to the less fortunate individuals throughout the communities we serve , \u201d said mike heaton , senior vice president of sales and marketing at southeastern freight lines . \u201cthrough the southeastern serves program , we are able to give back and strengthen the communities who support us year after year . \u201d\nlexington , s . c . ( dec . 14 , 2011 ) southeastern freight lines , the leading provider of regional less - than - truckload ( ltl ) transportation services , was recognized as an ltl carrier of the year by schneider logistics , inc . for the second consecutive year . southeastern was one of 16 carriers to earn this award for 2011 .\nlexington , s . c . ( sept . 9 , 2013 ) - southeastern freight lines , a leading provider of regional less - than - truckload ( ltl ) transportation services , has been honored with logistics management & apos ; s 2013 quest for quality award in the south / south central regional ltl category for its outstanding dedication to executing service improvements and continuing to meet increasing freight demands . this is the 30th year in a row southeastern has received this honor .\nlexington , s . c . ( feb . 9 , 2016 ) southeastern freight lines , the leading provider of regional less - than - truckload ( ltl ) transportation services , today announced it is now providing seamless , door - to - door cross - border delivery between canada and the united states .\nwe appreciate this honor from basf , recognizing our commitment to provide our customers the highest quality ltl service ,\nsaid trey fudger , national account manager , southeastern freight lines .\nwe take tremendous pride in working with basf , and we look forward to continuing our long - term partnership .\nlexington , s . c . ( mar . 17 , 2014 ) - southeastern freight lines , the leading provider of regional less - than - truckload ( ltl ) transportation services , has been named lowe ' s platinum carrier of the year , the highest award designation possible for the home improvement retailer .\nlexington , s . c . ( march 26 , 2012 ) southeastern freight lines , the leading provider of regional less - than - truckload ( ltl ) transportation services , has been named lowe & apos ; s platinum carrier of the year , the highest award designation possible for the home improvement retailer .\nlexington , s . c . ( august 31 , 2011 ) southeastern freight lines , the leading provider of regional less - than - truckload ( ltl ) transportation services , was honored with logistics management & apos ; s 2011 quest for quality award in the south / south central regional ltl category . southeastern has earned this prestigious award every year since its inception .\nlexington , s . c . ( june 30 , 2011 ) southeastern freight lines , a regional less - than - truckload ( ltl ) transportation services provider , has received the basf 2010 ltl carrier of the year award for demonstrating excellence in transportation . in 2010 southeastern delivered 20 , 000 shipments to basf , the world & apos ; s leading chemical company .\nfor more than 60 years , our customers have valued the outstanding ltl services of southeastern freight lines . being the best ltl provider in the sunbelt will remain and always be our top priority , and we continually strive to improve our core ltl services ,\nsaid tobin cassels , president of southeastern freight lines .\nat the same time , we recognize that a number of our customers have additional needs for a partner with the ability to provide all modes of transportation , and we want to always be positioned to say & apos ; yes & apos ; to their transportation needs regardless of service type .\nrheem water heating division is pleased to once again recognize southeastern freight lines for their outstanding commitment to quality service . . . their ability to respond to stringent requests and still be flexible provided the true partner that rheem and our customers have come to expect . ray roldan division logistics manager of rheem water heating division\n\u201cwe are thrilled and humbled as we look back at our past thirty years , \u201d said steve burton , orlando service center manager , southeastern freight lines . \u201csince the opening of the orlando service center , the impact and growth we\u2019ve experienced is an exciting indicator of what\u2019s to come in the approaching decades . \u201d\nlexington , s . c . ( march 20 , 2013 ) - southeastern freight lines , the leading provider of regional less - than - truckload ( ltl ) transportation services , has been named lowe & apos ; s platinum carrier of the year , the highest award designation possible for the home improvement retailer .\nlexington , s . c . ( jan . 3 , 2013 ) - southeastern freight lines , the leading provider of regional less - than - truckload ( ltl ) transportation services , was recognized with the 2012 brunswick bowling crown club supplier award for its outstanding service and support for innovation to brunswick bowling products .\n\u201cwe are fortunate enough to share our commitment of providing quality service not only to our customers but to less fortunate individuals throughout the communities we serve , \u201d said mike heaton , senior vice president of sales and marketing at southeastern freight lines . \u201cthrough the southeastern serves program , we are able to strengthen the communities who support us year after year through giving back . \u201d\n\u201cwe are fortunate enough to share our commitment to providing quality service not only to our customers but to less fortunate individuals throughout the communities we serve , \u201d said mike heaton , senior vice president of sales and marketing at southeastern freight lines . \u201cthrough the southeastern serves program , we are able to give back and strengthen the communities who support us year after year . \u201d\nlexington , s . c . ( sept . 21 , 2015 ) southeastern freight lines , a leading provider of regional less - than - truckload ( ltl ) transportation services , has been honored with logistics management \u2019s 2015 quest for quality award in the south / south central regional ltl category . this is the 32nd year in a row southeastern has received this award .\nby expanding our presence with this service center in lubbock , we will be better positioned to increase southeastern ' s quality of service throughout northeastern texas ,\nsaid brackeen .\nsoutheastern freight lines has served local markets in texas with best - in - class performance for several years and we look forward to continuing that same level of quality service in the lubbock .\nlexington , s . c . ( may 15 , 2012 ) - southeastern freight lines , a leading provider of regional less - than - truckload ( ltl ) transportation services , has received the echo global logistics & apos ; carrier award . southeastern was recognized for the award for its excellence in carrier rankings for categories including quality of service , customer service and overall responsiveness .\n\u201cas we celebrate this milestone in asheville , it\u2019s incredible to reflect on the meaningful relationships we\u2019ve cultivated with our customers , \u201d said cris barry , service center manager , southeastern freight lines . \u201cwith our tight - knit work family , we look forward to continued success and serving our customers for years to come . \u201d\nwe truly appreciate this recognition from dupont ,\nsaid mike heaton , a senior vice president for southeastern freight lines .\nas this award demonstrates , we & apos ; re proud that dupont and all of our customers value the commitment to quality service that is the cornerstone of our company and culture .\nlexington , s . c . ( mar . 18 , 2014 ) - southeastern freight lines , a leading provider of regional less - than - truckload ( ltl ) transportation services , has received the 2013 echo global logistics platinum award for outstanding regional ltl carriers service . echo recognized southeastern as a regional ltl carrier with outstanding service , performance and commitment to their clients and employees .\nthe full solutions we are bringing to the market align with the same service quality and culture that southeastern freight lines customers have trusted for years ,\nsaid mike moss , president of southeastern logistics solutions .\nwe & apos ; re carefully establishing a group of dependable capacity partners that will give us the ability to offer this broad range of services across the nation .\nwe will better serve the local market by adding this service center in south charlotte & apos ; s industrial area ,\nsaid joe don ross , regional vice president of sales for southeastern freight lines .\nhaving two charlotte facilities will enable us to better manage the growing traffic congestion challenges in this major metropolitan area , similar to our company & apos ; s approach in atlanta and other areas with rapid growth . southeastern now has the largest freight capacity of any ltl company in charlotte .\nas the fourth permanent service center location opened in the state within the past 18 months , this opening solidifies southeastern ' s continued focus on our customers in the texas market ,\nsaid david turner , regional vice president of operations , southeastern freight lines .\nwe look forward to providing our ' quality without question ' service to even more customers in and around texas .\nlexington , s . c . ( oct . 18 , 2012 ) - southeastern freight lines , a leader in regional less - than - truckload ( ltl ) transportation services , announces the opening of a service center in fort worth , tx in response to growing business in the region and to improve service to current customers .\nlexington , s . c . ( sept . 13 , 2012 ) - southeastern freight lines , a leader in regional less - than - truckload ( ltl ) transportation services , announces the opening of a service center in lafayette , la . in response to growing business in the region and to improve service to current customers .\nlexington , s . c . ( sept . 13 , 2012 ) - southeastern freight lines , a leader in regional less - than - truckload ( ltl ) transportation services , announces the opening of a service center in jonesboro , ark . in response to growing business in the region and to improve service to current customers .\n\u201cwe are honored to have been named the 2014 ltl carrier of the year by sharp electronics and value the outstanding relationship we have developed with them over the last few years ,\nsaid trey fudger , national account manager , southeastern freight lines .\nreceiving this award for the third consecutive year shows southeastern\u2019s dedication to providing top quality service for sharp electronics and all of our customers . \u201d\nlexington , s . c . ( oct . 13 , 2014 ) - southeastern freight lines , a leading provider of regional less - than - truckload ( ltl ) transportation services , has been honored with logistics management & apos ; s 2014 quest for quality award in the south / south central regional ltl category . this is the 31st year in a row southeastern has received this award .\nour commitment to serving has enabled the company to build a unique culture of customer service , and we are now taking that serving mentality to less fortunate individuals throughout the communities we serve ,\nsaid mike heaton , senior vice president at southeastern freight lines .\nthrough southeastern serves , we are able to give back and strengthen the communities who have supported us over the years .\nlexington , s . c . ( nov . 23 , 2011 ) southeastern freight lines , a leader in regional less - than - truckload ( ltl ) transportation services , has been named ltl carrier of the year for 2011 by the home depot ? , the nation ' s largest home improvement retailer . this is the second year in a row that southeastern has won this distinguished award .\nlexington , s . c . ( feb . 09 , 2015 ) southeastern freight lines , the leading provider of regional less - than - truckload ( ltl ) transportation services , today announced it is expanding its business across the sun belt region , opening four new service centers in kentucky in response to a growing customer service need .\nlexington , s . c . ( june 8 , 2015 ) southeastern freight lines , the leading provider of regional less - than - truckload ( ltl ) transportation services , has been recognized for its outstanding service performance as the 2014 sharp ltl carrier of the year by sharp electronics corporation , a manufacturer of unique electronic products and solutions .\nlexington , s . c . ( nov . 23 , 2010 ) southeastern freight lines , a regional less - than - truckload ( ltl ) transportation services provider , has emerged from the recession with a strong foundation intact due to maintaining its no - layoff policy and is now hiring more than 900 employees in 2010 as business levels rebound .\nlexington , s . c . ( aug . 31 , 2009 ) \u2013 while many trucking companies are struggling amid reduction in services and widespread layoffs during one of the worst economic recessions for the industry in history , southeastern freight lines has been expanding services and setting all - time company records for the performance measurements that matter most to customers .\nwe appreciate this recognition and our business partnership with moen ,\nsaid tommy keeton , national account manager at southeastern freight lines .\nit\u2019s clear that our dedication to customer service excellence and our unique quality improvement process continue to pay off for our customers and our company . this acknowledgement reinforces our desire to satisfy our customers completely .\nsoutheastern freight lines is a privately - owned regional less - than - truckload transportation services provider that specializes in next - day service in the southeast and southwest united states . founded in 1950 , southeastern operates service centers in 13 states and puerto rico and also has a network of service partners to ensure transportation services in the remaining 37 states , canada , the u . s . virgin islands and mexico .\nwe are honored to once again be recognized with this award by logistics management and its readers , the industry\u2019s most influential shippers ,\nsaid mike heaton , senior vice president of sales and marketing , southeastern freight lines .\neach year , logistics management surveys its readers to evaluate transportation service providers and having been recognized for 32 consecutive years speaks volumes to southeastern\u2019s commitment to providing quality customer service . \u201d\nlexington , s . c . ( mar . 19 , 2015 ) - southeastern freight lines , the leading provider of regional less - than - truckload ( ltl ) transportation services , has been named lowe ' s ltl carrier of the year for 2014 . in addition , southeastern also received lowe ' s platinum service award for 2014 , which is the highest award designation possible for the home improvement retailer .\nsoutheastern freight lines opened the west atlanta service center on october 5 , 1998 . located in austell , ga , the west atlanta ( wat ) service center is strategically positioned to provide world class service to customers in west georgia and east alabama . west atlanta is home to over 380 associates that are committed to achieving our vision of [ \u2026 ]\nno trucking company was immune to the economic effects of the recent recession , including southeastern freight lines , a regional less - than - truckload transportation services provider . but the lexington , s . c . - based company believes its no - layoff policy may have helped it emerge with a stronger foundation than most . and as business levels rebounded in 2010 , southeastern said it had hired more than 900 additional employees .\nour motto at southeastern freight lines , quality without question , reminds us that the driving force behind our company is our commitment to adding value through everything we do . the key is we . our associates are the backbone of the company , and we do not compromise when it comes to building the best team of hard - working , [ \u2026 ]\nlexington , s . c . ( oct . 19 , 2011 ) southeastern freight lines , the leading provider of regional less - than - truckload ( ltl ) transportation services , has received an outstanding service award from dupont that is based on a number of service quality measurements . the award was presented at the dupont truck carrier safety and security conference .\nsoutheastern\u2019s direct loading capabilities far exceed the industry average and are stronger than any other ltl competitor . with 76 strategically placed service centers across the southeastern united states , almost 80 percent of freight for southeastern customers is transferred directly from the original location to the destination location \u2013 rather than having to go through mid - point consolidation centers .\n\u201cthe baton rouge service center first opened its doors two decades ago , bringing a new dimension of professional service and trucking culture to the market , \u201d said dan poteat , service center manager , southeastern freight lines . \u201csince opening , southeastern has expanded numerous times in this region , growing from 19 original employees , expanding from 16 to 69 doors and developing long - lasting relationships with our customers over 20 years of operation . \u201d\nlexington , s . c . ( aug . 31 , 2010 ) southeastern freight lines , a regional less - than - truckload ( ltl ) transportation services provider , is introducing a service feature new to the ltl industry : estimated time of delivery ( etd ) . southeastern can now estimate the delivery of a shipment within a two - hour window and provide this information to customers via the internet , pdas and mobile phones .\nlexington , s . c . ( june 15 , 2010 ) southeastern freight lines , a regional less - than - truckload ( ltl ) transportation services provider , is now offering next - day service between its oklahoma city , okla . service center ( okc ) and its odessa , texas service center ( ods ) . this new capability will allow southeastern to provide overnight service for customers who ship or receive in this lane .\nlexington , s . c . ( september 22 , 2009 ) \u2013 southeastern freight lines , the leading provider of regional less - than - truckload ( ltl ) transportation services , has selected innovative software engineering ( ise ) as its provider of electronic driver logs . ise electronic driver logs is a full featured fmcsa 395 . 15 compliant application that will automate dot hours of service record keeping and improve efficiency in southeastern fleet operations .\nsoutheastern is a privately\u2013held trucking company , specializing in next day and second day service in the southeast and southwest , now operating 74 service centers in twelve states and puerto rico . southeastern freight lines , founded in 1950 , has over 6 , 800 associates and is a leader in technology applications in the regional ltl transportation industry . the company\u2019s dedication to process improvement is represented by over 285 quality awards received from customers and associations ."]}
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", "topic": 3}], "title": "smart , connected products", "paragraphs": ["this full course replaces the following two courses previously offered : the business of smart connected products ( 1945 ) and field course : the business of smart connected products ( 6194 ) .\nwe help manufacturers to develop innovative smart , connected devices with sophisticated security integrated from the outset . we help customers knowingly take control and secure their iot and smart connected products and environments .\ndiscover our connected products , software , apps and services for building better connected industrial and commercial machines through advanced digital technologies and open standards .\ndriving technology innovation in the iot to help you develop smart , connected and secure solutions .\neverything you need to develop smart , connected and secure things for the iot starts here .\nin the november cover story of harvard business review , how smart , connected products are transforming competition , authors jim heppelmann , president and ceo of ptc , and professor michael porter of the harvard business school , examine how smart , connected products are shifting competition in many industries , especially manufacturing .\nnext : check out the features chart the internet of things at home : 14 smart products compared .\nthis article provides a framework for developing a strategy and achieving competitive advantage in a smart , connected world .\nby the end of the decade , it ' s estimated that there will be 50 billion products connected to the internet of things .\n\u201cthese new types of products alter industry structure and the nature of competition , exposing companies to new competitive opportunities and threats . they are reshaping industry boundaries and creating entirely new industries . in many companies , smart , connected products will force the fundamental question ,\nbelkin international manufactures consumer electronics for the smart home , as well as safe drinking water delivery systems , wireless networking products , charging and power products , and accessories for smartphones and tablets .\nfind and compare the best internet of things devices . narrow your choices and explore the top consumer products and vendors for your connected home .\nour connected products for measuring , actuating , device level monitoring , and control adhere to open standards to provide unmatched integration opportunities and flexibility .\nwhether you\u2019re a homeowner looking for the best products to start building your connected life , or a business leader looking to take your company to the next level \u2014 this is the place to begin . we\u2019ve collected the best and most popular options the iot has to offer , from smart home devices to enterprise platforms to the software and tools you need to build your own smart , connected products .\nbe inspired by smart connected products success stories where the user is enabled to easily manage and understand smart product performance and usage data to inform ongoing product development , quality assurance , and service management , generating increased value for the manufacturer and their customer base .\nporter , michael e . , and james e . heppelmann .\nhow smart , connected products are transforming competition .\nharvard business review 92 , no . 11 ( november 2014 ) : 64\u201388 .\nan equally optimistic view was expressed in another excellent article , - how smart connected products are transforming competition , - published in the november issue of the harvard business review by michael porter and james heppelmann .\nbut in his most recent work , porter himself has shown the cracks in this model of industry definition . in how smart , connected products are transforming competition , he discusses the transformational power of smart , connected technologies when applied to product businesses . he describes how companies can evolve from making products , to offering more complex , higher - value offerings within a \u201csystem of systems\u201d . for example , you might sell a tractor today . but once that tractor is smart and connected to the cloud , your products and services will become part of a highly interconnected agricultural management solution . take this example of a smart , connected home bar product . is it in the consumer electronics industry ? the liquor industry ? the home entertainment industry ? all of the above ?\ngrid connect manufacturers wireless networking products . they also have their own cloud platform integration services and a smart home product line called connectsense .\nbarcelona - smart cities : the spanish city is one of the foremost smart cities in the world after it implemented several iot initiatives that have helped enhance smart parking and the environment .\nan international joint venture between abb , bosch , and cisco . we develop and operate an open software platform for the connected smart home .\ninformation technology is revolutionizing products . once composed solely of mechanical and electrical parts , products have become complex systems that combine hardware , sensors , data storage , microprocessors , software , and connectivity in myriad ways . these\nsmart , connected products\n\u2014made possible by vast improvements in processing power and device miniaturization and by the network benefits of ubiquitous wireless connectivity\u2014have unleashed a new era of competition .\nthe internet of things contains an enormous variety of sensors and connected smart objects that are making the web wiser . learn what it means for the future .\nwe live in a smart connected world . the number of devices connected to the internet recently surpassed the total number of humans on the planet . according to industry reports , we ' re accelerating on our way to an\ninternet of things\nthat will include as many as 50 billion connected products by the end of the decade . in this new world all manner of sensors , tags , and controls will become a part of both the manufacturing process as well as the smart products that such manufacturers produce . this transformation is taking shape across all manufacturing sectors .\naddress the challenge of modernizing the electric grid with the cisco services connected grid architecture methodology .\nprof . michael e . porter and ptc ceo jim heppelmann introduce their november 2014 harvard business review article on the impact of smart , connected products and the internet of things ( iot ) on strategy and competition . read the article now at urltoken .\nivee sleek may look like just another alarm clock , but it also functions as a voice - activated interface that lets you talk to the nest smart home thermostat , the staples connected home and smartthings smart home monitoring and control systems .\nhowever , the creation of smart connected products is not easy . to capitalize on this opportunity , manufacturers must assess their company\u2019s strategy as it relates to everything from product design to sourcing , production , sales , and service . manufacturers must be able to securely collect and respond to data from customers , suppliers , and now the products themselves .\nthere are now more devices connected to the internet than the total number of people on earth .\nenabling mass - scale product digitization using the gs1 product identifiers already on trillions of products .\nthe first two it waves helped companies become significantly more productive by reengineering their operations , but their products were largely unaffected . this is now changing with the emergence of cloud computing , internet of things ( iot ) , big data and other major innovations whose combined impact is driving this third it wave and the ensuing new era of smart connected products .\nsmart home : the smart home is likely the most popular iot application at the moment because it is the one that is most affordable and readily available to consumers . from the amazon echo to the nest thermostat , there are hundreds of products on the market that users can control with their voices to make their lives more connected than ever .\nonce smart , connected products take hold , the idea of an industry as being defined by the product alone ceases to have meaning . what sense does it make to talk about a \u201ctractor industry\u201d if tractors are just one piece of an integrated system of products , services , software , and data designed to help farmers increase crop yields ? what porter has shown is that in a smart , connected future , industries are defined not by products , but by \u201cjobs to be done\u201d ( somewhere clayton christensen is chuckling ) . saying , \u201ci\u2019m in the crop yield management industry , \u201d will make a lot more sense than \u201ci\u2019m in the tractor industry . \u201d\nmore complex systems mean more types of attack entry points . indeed every smart device is a potential entry point to an organisational network for malicious cyber criminals \u2013 which means that every smart device needs the same sophisticated cyber security typically applied to desktops and laptops , yet many embedded devices can not support run - time security solutions . and with thousands of smart connected products manufactured each week , the attack surface is constantly expanding . but with limited processing power available to some simpler smart devices , how can this be achieved ?\ncompanies have to decide how to best incorporate smart connected capabilities into their various products and services , as well as what role they wants to play in the emerging ecosystems and value chains . according to porter and heppelmann , every company now faces 10 major strategic choices in 3 main areas :\nyou can choose another country to view available products or go to our global website for company information .\nthe internet of things is producing a lot of interesting consumer products that have the potential . . .\nrevolv wants to be the unifying smart hub for monitoring and controlling every smart device in your home , regardless of brand , type of product or communications protocol used .\n\u201csmart , connected products are changing how value is created for customers , how companies compete , and the boundaries of competition itself , \u201d says the article in its concluding section . \u201cthese shifts will affect virtually every industry , directly or indirectly . but smart , connected products will have a broader impact even than this . they will affect the trajectory of the overall economy , giving rise to the next era of it - driven productivity growth for companies , their customers , and the global economy at a time when the impact of earlier waves of it has largely played itself out and productivity growth has slowed down . \u201d\nwe generally think of products as physical entities , - e . g . , clothes , light bulbs , appliances , cars , - some quite simple and some much more complex , built using sophisticated mechanical and / or electrical components . the article introduces a whole new class of smart connected products - \u201ccomplex systems that combine hardware , sensors , data storage , microprocessors , software , and connectivity in myriad ways . \u201d\nbetter connected machines open the door to enhanced customer support and digitization - driven business growth , making vital production data available . connected machines improve overall machine productivity and efficiency by cutting downtime for corrective actions by up to 50 % .\nhistorically , they have lost control of their product once it leaves the factory . with smart connected products , manufacturers can now experience true closed - loop , product lifecycle management where they can track , manage and control product information at any phase of its lifecycle at any time and any place in the world .\nthe internet of things is changing simple homes into smart homes , where everything from your lights to your locks can be controlled from your smartphone . here are products that can help you get started .\nconnected conservation will help our children enjoy the wildlife we have enjoyed and ensure it is not destroyed for future generations .\nbut all this comes at a potential cost . device manufacturers previously just had to specialise in hardware production \u2013 now they also need expertise in software development , and particularly in cyber security . smart , connected products share some familiar vulnerabilities with it in general and internet security more specifically . however , these products have major new points of vulnerability , they lack common defence mechanisms , and the impact of intrusions can be more severe .\nlowe ' s iris smart home monitoring and control system supports a wide range of smart devices and appliances , from home security sensors to a smart sprinkler system that monitors water usage . the home improvement retailer offers a safe and secure startup kit ( $ 149 ) that includes a hub , motion and contact sensors and a keypad ; a comfort and control kit ( $ 249 ) that includes a smart thermostat and smart plug ; and a smart kit ( $ 299 ) that includes all of the above plus a wi - fi range extender .\nthis new class of products is reshaping and expanding industry boundaries , as competition shifts from individual physical products to increasingly comprehensive systems that encompass a number of related products and services . the article illustrates this shifting industry boundaries using a farm tractor as an example , as it evolves from a classic machine to a component in a farm management system .\nin short , the internet of things refers to the rapidly growing network of connected objects that are able to collect and exchange data using embedded sensors . thermostats , cars , lights , refrigerators , and more appliances can all be connected to the iot .\nsensors and sensibility by frances berriman documenting the process of turning her home into a smart home .\na spokesperson said it plans to offer smart plugs , dimmers and other sensors later this year .\nthe smartthings smart home automation system includes a communications hub compatible with the popular zigbee and z - wave protocols as well as ip - accessible devices ; supports a wide range of smart devices , from smart appliances to sonos sound systems ; and lets you manage everything from your smartphone app .\nwhat can internet of things products bring to your home ? here are the features offered by 14 of the . . .\nthe unit also can stream weather reports and other information from the internet . interactive voice also has announced plans to directly support several brands of smart locks and lighting products as well as the iris and icontrol smart home automation systems . the sleek is currently sold out on the ivee website , but can be found on amazon .\nmost iot smart devices aren\u2019t in your home or phone\u2014they are in factories , businesses , and healthcare .\ndiscover how a new generation of products will help machine builders achieve new sources of service - driven business growth through advanced connectivity .\nalmond\u2019s new drink brand \u201cfact\u201d is digitized on the evrythng platform to meet consumer\u2019s growing thirst for knowledge about the products they\u2019re buying .\nfind and compare top internet of things home products and systems . quickly narrow your choices based on use , price and available integrations\nsomeday soon , connected robots will have the ability to learn from each other and work in teams to increase efficiency and solve scientific problems .\nfilter based on product type , use case and market segment ( smart home , enterprise , etc . )\nalmond + is a wireless router / range extender that also serves as a smart home monitoring and control system that supports smart devices and appliances using the zigbee , z - wave and wi - fi communications protocols .\nwant to know what ' s hot in the iot marketplace ? here are a few of the most popular products in any category .\nfor discrete manufacturers , the implications are huge . historically , they have lost control of their product once it leaves the factory . with smart connected products , manufacturers can now experience true closed - loop , product lifecycle management where they can track , manage and control product information at any phase of its lifecycle at any time and any place in the world . this will allow manufacturers to :\nthingworx is the only platform that offers all of the capabilities needed to build and extract value from smart , connected operations . with rapid development tools and support for on - premise or cloud deployments\u2014thingworx is the best iot choice for companies serious about industrial innovation .\nchoosing the right industrial iot platform delivers competitive advantage to transform your business . connect your products . optimize your operations . revolutionize your services .\nthe oem partner program aims to help you manage and expand your business with our solutions , products , and training , right at your fingertips .\nthe office supply retailer offers its own staples - branded home automation system that includes a smart hub and mobile app .\nthe iot has a lot to offer businesses , both for tech firms looking to get in on the actions and for the numerous industries that are being transformed by the injection of smart , connected technology into manufacturing processes , supply chains , customer engagement , performance tracking and other areas . today ' s companies need to take full advantage of iot devices , platforms and tools to build business models that will thrive in a more connected world .\nthrough its smart networking with the infrastructure , the active parking - lot management guides drivers directly to the available parking spaces .\na vendor and technology agnostic open source automation software for your home . build your smart home in no time !\na rich and expanding ecosystem of software , sensors , connectivity and processors is enabling manufacturers of previously isolated and \u2018analogue\u2019 devices to develop exciting new functionality . products or \u2018things\u2019 from simple sensors to highly complex , bespoke machinery can now be connected to cloud systems and the wider internet , sharing information and consequently driving efficiencies and enhancements .\nuse the irobot home app to schedule , start , pause , or cancel cleaning cycles from anywhere at any time . compatible with wi\u2011fi \u00ae connected roomba \u00ae vacuuming robots .\niot value - add is composed of the combination of mature iot , which is already yielding benefits , and a high - growth emerging iot opportunity . it is derived from a combination of sector - specific technology ( such as connected , automated manufacturing systems ) , and more generic , widely used technology , such as the suite of\nsmart building\ntechnologies , including light - emitting diode ( led ) lighting and smart hvac systems .\nthe world\u2019s digital and physical infrastructures are essentially converging . it is now an integral part of the products themselves . \u201cembedded sensors , processors , software , and connectivity in products ( in effect , computers are being put inside products ) , coupled with a product cloud in which product data is stored and analyzed and some applications are run , are driving dramatic improvements in product functionality and performance . massive amounts of new product - usage data enable many of those improvements . \u201d these improvements include :\nmany\nentry - level\niot products fit smoothly into the patterns of daily life by simplifying routine tasks . finding your keys , unlocking your door , turning lights on and off \u2014 these and other habits can be automated with sensors and intelligent software . a truly smart home is full of products that know your preferences , anticipate your needs and respond dynamically to your behavior , so you can spend less time micromanaging your house and more time living in it .\nthe internet of things will fundamentally change the competitive landscape . products from appliances to cars to industrial equipment are rapidly evolving into smart , complex , software - enabled systems that connect with their makers , users , and each other to improve their performance and extend their functionality\u2014sometimes far beyond their primary role .\ndue to the low cost of adding iot capability to consumer products , gartner expects that\nghost\ndevices with unused connectivity will be common . this will be a combination of products that have the capability built in but require software to\nactivate\nit and products with iot functionality that customers do not actively leverage . in addition , enterprises will make extensive use of iot technology , and there will be a wide range of products sold into various markets , such as advanced medical devices ; factory automation sensors and applications in industrial robotics ; sensor motes for increased agricultural yield ; and automotive sensors and infrastructure integrity monitoring systems for diverse areas , such as road and railway transportation , water distribution and electrical transmission .\nin other words , we are about to enter an incredibly powerful virtuous cycle of innovation . first , smart , connected technologies open up huge possibilities for new products , services and value - added offerings : a huge wave of innovation in and of itself . and then , as they do so , this transformation will change how we define industries so that even more innovation is unlocked through our change of perspective . the combination of these two forces will be truly transformative . it\u2019s going to be a wild ride .\nthe new home appliances and smart home devices with connectivity functions open up completely new possibilities at home . it is possible to control and monitor all appliances and smart home devices ( also from partners ) remotely and conveniently from the smartphone or tablet . this makes the everyday life even easier .\ndevice authority\u2019s keyscaler\u2122 platform allows manufacturers of smart devices to embed them with device authentication and data encryption technologies . unique patented dynamic device key generation ( ddkg ) technology combined with a cloud - based iot platform allows smart devices to be fully secured without relying on excessive in - device processing power .\nwhether we call it industry 4 . 0 or the industrial internet of things , the next industrial revolution is here \u2026 and it will be powered by smart machines\nwhile honeywell offers its own line of home security cameras and sensors , it also supports smart devices from third parties , such as yale locks and lutron lighting .\nstrategy expert and harvard business school professor michael porter and ptc ceo jim heppelmann have strong views on how the internet of things is changing the competitive landscape . in this harvard business review webinar , porter and heppelmann describe this changing landscape and how companies need to rethink their businesses . they share a framework for developing strategy and achieving competitive advantage in a smart , connected world .\nbelkin also plans to support small appliances such as mr . coffee smart coffee makers and crock - pot slow cookers . and if you ' re handy with electronics , the wemo maker lets you turn any device that has a low - voltage dc switch or sensor into a smart wemo appliance you can remotely monitor and manage .\ncompatible on devices with amazon alexa and the google assistant . with amazon alexa or the google assistant , you have hands - free control to start , stop , or dock your wi\u2011fi \u00ae connected roomba \u00ae vacuuming robot .\nwe offer a suite of iot solutions that enables you to securely connect smart things , manage and analyze data , quickly create applications , and ultimately transform your business .\nconsumer product brands need to know their end consumers and scale their direct to consumer channel . amplify enables dynamically personalized product experiences to build trust & understanding , reward purchases , and make buying your products easier .\nthe connected building solution links together key building equipment inside commercial buildings . the software analyzes and interprets building data and transforms it into valuable information . it enables building owners and managers to remotely monitor and control their buildings along with infrastructure .\nsmart device manufacturers need to look to the cloud and implement iot security solutions that carry out process - heavy security tasks such as encryption and device authentication separately from the device itself .\nbosch is transforming the cities of the future into vibrant , attractive , and sustainable places for people to be . these connected cities are interactive communities where everyday life is easy and efficient and people are in tune with each other and their city .\nevrythng is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy , and we\u2019ll only use your personal information to administer your account and to provide the products and services you requested from us . from time to time , we would like to contact you about our products and services , as well as other content that may be of interest to you ( you may unsubscribe at any time ) . by submitting the form below , you consent to us contacting you for this purpose .\nwe are iiot - ready . enabling the design of end - to - end open , connected and interoperable systems based on industry standards . ethernet and opc ua facilitates it / ot convergence , meaning machine builders reap benefits from web interfaces and cloud .\nthe \u201cinternet of things\u201d is exploding . it is made up of billions of \u201csmart\u201d devices\u2014from miniscule chips to mammoth machines\u2014that use wireless technology to talk to each other ( and to us ) . our iot world is growing at a breathtaking pace , from 2 billion objects in 2006 to a projected 200 billion by 2020 . 1 that will be around 26 smart objects for every human being on earth !\nthe mobile app lets you monitor the status of lighting as well as remotely dim bulbs and turn them on and off . tcp offers one - touch pre - programmed settings (\naway ,\nnight\n) and lights can also be programmed to turn off , turn on or have their lighting levels adjusted at specific times of day . tcp currently only monitors and controls smart lighting , and it only supports its own brand of led lighting products .\nconnected heat generators allow more than just safe remote access for the operators : thanks to a gateway to customer service , the machine\u2019s condition can be assessed remotely and malfunctions reduced or even prevented . operators can also access and control their systems remotely and conveniently evaluate system efficiency .\nstaples connect can monitor and control a select list of smart door locks , smoke alarms , thermostats , lighting , window shades and other devices from more than a dozen participating brands . it does not currently support any cloud security cameras or small appliances , however . staples also offers professional installation services if you don ' t want to try to get everything connected and working on your own . the connect home starter kit sells for $ 199 . 99 direct ( check amazon price ) .\nconnected car : these vehicles are equipped with internet access and can share that access with others , just like connecting to a wireless network in a home or office . more vehicles are starting to come equipped with this functionality , so prepare to see more apps included in future cars .\ni acknowledge that my personal details will be processed in accordance with ptc ' s privacy policy and that they may be shared with ptc inc . ' s subsidiaries and members of the ptc partner network for the promotion of ptc ' s products and associated services . *\nthe internet of things may be coming to the office - - but it ' s already in the home . these 14 products let you monitor and control everything from the thermostat on your wall to the crockpot on the kitchen counter - - right from your smartphone .\nroomba \u00ae vacuuming robots are powered by a full suite of smart sensors that automatically guide the robot around your home . the robot makes 60 decisions every second , navigating under furniture and around clutter to thoroughly clean your floors .\niadapt \u00ae smart navigation and proprietary vslam \u00ae technology help the robot seamlessly navigate around your home . the robot uses visual landmarks and a stored map to know where it ' s been and where it has yet to clean .\nthis maternally themed smart home suite includes a\nmother\n( the hub ) and\ncookies\n( wireless sensors ) that you attach to objects or people and then program to monitor and analyze movements , temperature and location .\npowered by iadapt \u00ae smart navigation , the robot uses advanced sensors and software to make 60 decisions every second . the robot moves seamlessly around obstacles , under furniture and along edges , adapting its path to clean your home more thoroughly .\nas this occurs , companies have an urgent need to rethink nearly everything they do , from how they conceive , design , and source products , to how they manufacture , operate , and service them , to how they build and secure the it infrastructure and manage the vast amount of associated data .\nby 2020 , component costs will have come down to the point that connectivity will become a standard feature , even for processors costing less than $ 1 . this opens up the possibility of connecting just about anything , from the very simple to the very complex , to offer remote control , monitoring and sensing ,\nsaid mr . middleton .\nthe fact is , that today , many categories of connected things in 2020 don ' t yet exist . as product designers dream up ways to exploit the inherent connectivity that will be offered in intelligent products , we expect the variety of devices offered to explode .\nsmart cities : the iot has the potential to transform entire cities by solving real problems citizens face each day . with the proper connections and data , the internet of things can solve traffic congestion issues and reduce noise , crime , and pollution .\ntcp ' s home lighting automation system includes a gateway device that plugs into your home router , wireless remote control , mobile app and two smart led bulbs , and it can support up to 250 lamps and control them individually or as a group .\nbrand - new buildings let owners and occupants \u201cmonitor , manage , and maintain all aspects of the building that impact operations , energy , and comfort , \u201d according to the smart buildings institute , which has certified buildings in saudi arabia and san salvador . 3\nwhy do these semantics matter ? two reasons . the first is that this change of perspective ( from product to \u201cjob to be done\u201d for defining industries ) helps crystallize the transformative power of smart , connected products . they aren\u2019t just cool gizmos . if they will even change the way we define industries , then what won\u2019t they impact ? to understand this transformative power more deeply , read porter\u2019s article in full . it\u2019s a must read . the second reason this change of perspective is important , is that approaching your business from a \u201cjob to be done\u201d perspective is more likely to inspire you to innovate . \u201cno one buys drill bits . they buy holes , \u201d go the familiar saying . if you think of yourself as a hole company ( the job to be done ) , you are going to be a lot more open to new ideas than if you think of yourself as a drill bit ( product ) company .\n3 accel / exchange , august . com , assaabloy . com , cern , extremetech . com , idc ( shane rau , program director of computing , networking , and storage semiconductors ) , intel , linear . com , national geographic , smart buildings institute .\ngenerally , industries are defined by what the organizations within them produce ( e . g . automobiles , pet products , small appliances ) . one reason we define industries this way is because it\u2019s simple . but it\u2019s also the result of some of the most influential business thinking ever produced . in his seminal 1979 hbr article , how competitive forces that shape strategy , michael porter introduced the concept of \u201cthe five forces\u201d that define industries and their attractiveness . these forces \u2014 substitute products , buyer power , etc . \u2014 are based on defining and industry by the product it produces . thus , this idea has been further ingrained in our thinking ever since .\nalthough the branding is unmistakably ralph lauren\u2014there\u2019s a giant yellow polo logo on the front\u2013the tech within each shirt was developed by omsignal . the shirt is a two - piece affair : conductive threads woven into the shirt , and a small snap - on module that weighs less than 1 . 5 ounces and relays information to a bluetooth - connected iphone or ipad .\nunderstanding the challenges of implementing solutions with frontier technologies is critical to realizing its potential impact on your own organization . what will the bmw brand stand for in the world of autonomous vehicles ? how will digital assistants like alexa and siri control the smart home of the future ?\nthe internet of things is transforming every corner of life : the home , the office , city streets and beyond . iot products give us greater control over door locks , lights and appliances ; offer insights into resource consumption habits ; streamline business processes ; and better connect us to the people , systems and environments that shape our daily lives .\nat & t ; - connected car : at & t ; added 1 . 3 million cars to its network in the second quarter of 2016 , bringing the total number of cars it connects to 9 . 5 million . drivers don ' t have to subscribe or pay a monthly fee for data in order for at & t ; to count them as subscribers .\nsmartthings offers kits to get you started that include smart plugs as well as basic sensors you can use to detect presence , motion , orientation , temperature and vibration . smartthings isn ' t just a product ; it ' s also an open platform that enables third - party software and smart device vendors to develop hardware and software that connects to the platform . so far , more than 5 , 000 developers and device makers have signed on , according to the vendor . the smartthings home monitoring kit has a price tag of $ 249 direct ( check amazon price ) .\namazon echo - smart home : the amazon echo works through its voice assistant , alexa , which users can talk to in order to perform a variety of functions . users can tell alexa to play music , provide a weather report , get sports scores , order an uber , and more .\nthe growth in iot will far exceed that of other connected devices . by 2020 , the number of smartphones tablets and pcs in use will reach about 7 . 3 billion units ,\nsaid peter middleton , research director at gartner .\nin contrast , the iot will have expanded at a much faster rate , resulting in a population of about 26 billion units at that time .\nyou ' ll need to have it professionally installed by an authorized honeywell dealer and it only supports z - wave devices , which means it won ' t work with honeywell ' s consumer line of wi - fi enabled smart home thermostats ( controlled through honeywell ' s total connect comfort service ) .\nhoneywell total connect remote services combine professional security monitoring with personal smart home automation , allowing you to monitor and control everything from security cameras and smoke alarms to lighting and window shades . the system can be monitored and controlled from a mobile app or by way of a wall - or desktop - mounted hardware console .\nthe base unit uses wi - fi to connect to your home router , so you can place it anywhere , and revolv says it can push flash updates to the on - board computer to support new devices as they become available . ( update : revolv is no longer available and is becoming part of the works with nest platform . revolv products will no longer effect may 15 , 2016 . )\n\u201ci work in the automobile industry . \u201d \u201ci work in the pet products industry . \u201d \u201ci work in the small appliance industry . \u201d we make statements like these all the time . so often , that we rarely give any thought to the notion of how we are defining industries in the process . but we do have a way of defining them . and it\u2019s about to be turned on its head .\nwe all know we should try to use less electricity , water and other resources , but actually changing our habits can be hard \u2014 especially when we can ' t see the immediate impact of our actions . a number of iot products take aim at resource use by tracking and displaying real - time data to users , and by automating the operation of lights , appliances and heating and cooling systems to help reduce consumption .\nmanufacturers must assess their company ' s strategy as it relates to everything from product design to sourcing , production , sales , and service . manufacturers must be able to securely collect and respond to data from customers , suppliers , and now the products themselves . long - term , this data will necessitate the development of advanced analytic capabilities . the more immediate need will be for systems that support remote product monitoring , operation , and optimization .\nit can also send a text message via an included app to alert you when , for example , the oven is preheated - - and it integrates with smartthings to allow remote control of smart devices .\nneurio is the brain platform\nthat uses machine learning to understand when you go to bed or leave home , says co - founder ali kashani .\nthe\nsmart\npart of the shirt is a stretchy band , under the pectorials , that contains conductive threads that contact the skin . a module ralph lauren calls the\nblack box\nor \u201ctech box\u201d snaps into the shirt around the left rib cage ; it receives heart - rate and breathing data from those threads via metal snaps built into the shirt .\nthis is the first smart garment in polo\u2019s lineup , and because it was built to debut at the us open , the sidecar ios - only app was built specifically with tennis in mind . the training version of the app designed for giron gives a longer - term dashboard of the player\u2019s average respiration and heart rates , court coverage , and stats such as average breathing depth .\nthis all - in - one wi - fi - enabled smart home security and automation hub includes an integrated 180 - degree wide - angle hd camera with two - way audio . embedded sensors detect motion , temperature , humidity , light and sound . the sound sensor can identify common sounds and notify you remotely that it was a doorbell or a smoke alarm , for example .\nnew opportunities and challenges are created by the rapid growth of electronic content , the demand for connectivity and networking bandwidth , and the proliferation of smart mobile devices . nxp\u2019s end - to - end iot portfolio , deep application insight and partner ecosystem empower our customers to design cutting - edge solutions and stay ahead of the competition . we enable secure connections and infrastructure for a smarter world .\nthe system includes a hub that ' s capable of supporting seven different radio frequencies ( although only three are currently turned on , it says ) , and an ios app that supports the most commonly used status and control features for a wide variety of smart devices , including sonos home theater and hi - fi systems . ( revolv says it will deliver an android app in q2 . )\nidentity & authentication : keyscaler\u2122 provides each separate smart device with a unique and verifiable identity . when added to a corporate network , each device is automatically registered and authenticated to the organisation\u2019s iot ecosystem , giving it managers absolute visibility and control of their expanding iot network . no matter what setting the device is ultimately deployed in , these measures protect sensitive information exchanged among a wide range of devices .\nbelkin ' s wemo home automation system can monitor and control wemo - branded smart wall switches and plugs , led light bulbs , motion sensors and lighting devices , all from your browser or smartphone app . there ' s no hub required - - everything is managed through belkin ' s free cloud service . the wemo switch is priced at $ 39 . 99 direct ( check amazon price ) .\n\u201cthis third wave of it not only will create step function improvements in product capability and performance but will radically improve our ability to meet many business and human needs . across many fields , products will be far more efficient , effective , safe , reliable , and more fully utilized , while conserving scarce natural resources such as energy , water , and raw materials . this opportunity to drive rapid innovation and economic growth , and with it a return to prosperity growth , comes none too soon . \u201d\nthe small , battery - powered sensors can be attached to anything from your front door , to monitor for intrusions , to toothbrushes , to make sure children are brushing regularly . activity history is tracked online , and can be configured to send alerts . mother doesn ' t work with other smart devices , but the reprogrammable , general purpose cookies can be used to add smarts to any device in the home .\nwhy ? because smart objects give these major industries the vital data they need to track inventory , manage machines , increase efficiency , save costs , and even save lives . by 2025 , the total global worth of iot technology could be as much as usd 6 . 2 trillion\u2014most of that value from devices in health care ( usd 2 . 5 trillion ) and manufacturing ( usd 2 . 3 trillion ) . 2\nencryption : data encryption at point of generation , in transit and in storage provides end - to - end protection of all sensitive information transmitted within customers\u2019 iot - enabled networks . keyscaler\u2122 enables each smart device to encrypt data at the point of collection , with the exact encryption policies defined and controlled by the customer . transfer of encrypted data takes place regardless of the network architecture and communications technologies used by the organization , making keyscaler\u2122 a highly flexible and technology - agnostic encryption solution .\none of the unique aspects of these technologies is that they completely change a firm\u2019s relationship with its customers . companies can now monitor the use of their products on a continuous basis in real time . this type of data is made available for the first time through these technologies and forms the key ingredient to build new businesses . while these data form the basis of new product and service innovations , they also present significant challenges to existing approaches to go - to - market , customer adoption , and monetization . enabling existing operations and building new businesses through this data is the essence of the course .\nultimately , the adoption of wearable tech is likely to hinge on product lineups like this . it ' s a similar strategy to the tory burch for fitbit lineup , even if the target market is totally different . rather than buy clothing or watches or glasses or wristbands designed by technology companies , the masses are more likely to buy the brands they have always identified with . they\u2019ll still have smart technologies built into them , it ' s just that those features will take a backseat to the label .\n1967 : the philco - ford corporation released a short film titled 1999 a . d looking at the home of the future . - video : walter cronkite in the living room of 2001 ( 1967 ) 1969 : the kitchen computer was featured in the 1969 neiman marcus catalog as a $ 10 , 600 tool for housewives to store and retrieve recipes . with the tagline\nif she can only cook as well as honeywell can compute .\n1969 : bt research created a film looking at the future of communications at home and at work including a wood - cladded display that is capable of transmitting and receiving documents via a uv light and photo sensitive paper . 1975 : x10 project was created by pico electronics of glenrothes , scotland 1984 : the term\nsmart home\nwas coined by the american association of home builders\nsubscribe now to get 6 months for $ 5 - plus a free portable phone charger .\nuse of and / or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our user agreement ( updated 5 / 25 / 18 ) and privacy policy and cookie statement ( updated 5 / 25 / 18 ) . your california privacy rights . the material on this site may not be reproduced , distributed , transmitted , cached or otherwise used , except with the prior written permission of cond\u00e9 nast . ad choices .\nunlike gasoline cars , tesla vehicles require no traditional oil changes , fuel filter , spark plug replacements , or emission checks . as an electric vehicle , even brake pad replacements are rare because regenerative braking returns energy to the battery , significantly reducing wear on brakes . our inspections instead focus on checking wheel alignment and tire condition , assessing replacement parts like key fob batteries and windshield wiper blades , and installing the latest software update . tesla recommends an annual service inspection for model s and model x every year or 12 , 500 miles , whichever comes first , to maintain your vehicle to top performance standards .\nadvanced payment of annual service inspections via a maintenance plan is the most economical means of maintaining your vehicle . model s and model x maintenance plans may be purchased by logging into your tesla account or by visiting a local tesla service center .\n3 - year maintenance plan term : 3 years or 37 , 500 miles , whichever comes first . includes 3 inspections total , one every 12 months or 12 , 500 miles , whichever comes first .\n4 - year maintenance plan term : 4 years or 50 , 000 miles , whichever comes first . includes 4 inspections total , one every 12 months or 12 , 500 miles , whichever comes first .\nwashington , new mexico and oklahoma state residents must purchase the maintenance plan directly at a local tesla service center and may not be available for sale in certain areas . see your tesla account for availability .\nto schedule an annual service inspection , contact your nearest tesla service center for an appointment .\n* the 3 - year maintenance plan can only be purchased for a new vehicle .\nthe specified operations repeat after year 4 . for example , we perform \u201cyear 1\u201d operations in year 5 and \u201cyear 2\u201d operations in year 6 .\nwhat is the difference between an annual service inspection and a maintenance plan ? an annual service inspection is the recommended service that is performed on a vehicle every 12 months or 12 , 500 miles , whichever comes first . maintenance plans are agreements for multiple annual service inspections paid in advance .\ncan anyone purchase a maintenance plan ? owners ( excluding 3rd party dealers and vehicles purchased from a 3rd party dealer ) with model s or x vehicles subject to the new vehicle limited warranty or used vehicle limited warranty which are still within the eligible purchase period are eligible to purchase a maintenance plan .\nwhat is the eligible purchase period for maintenance plans ? maintenance plans must be purchased within 12 months or 12 , 500 miles ( whichever comes first ) after the original delivery date of a new or used vehicle by tesla , giving you up until the first annual service inspection to purchase . you are not required to purchase a tesla maintenance plan and are able to pay for your individual annual service inspections upon each scheduled service . tesla maintenance plans are simply prepaying at a discounted rate for your annual service inspections . see the tesla maintenance plan terms and conditions for further details .\nwhy are some annual service inspection prices different between years and vehicles ? activities performed during annual inspections differ according to year of servicing ; hence , pricing reflects the actual work performed . tesla is determined to provide world - class service to our customers at a fair price that reflects actual work performed .\nwhat happens during my annual service inspection ? during your annual service inspection , our expert tesla service team will take your vehicle through a bumper to bumper , roof to wheel inspection . the wheels will be removed and tires will be rotated , if necessary . a wheel alignment check is performed as well as an adjustment , if necessary . logs will be pulled and examined ; all systems will be tested ; and the temperature management system will be checked . the drive unit ( s ) will be serviced every 4th inspection , starting with the first annual service inspection . your brakes will be inspected . if the brake pads are outside of recommended specifications , they can be replaced for an additional charge . tread wear is inspected and if new tires are needed , additional charges will apply . please note that tire replacement is not covered as part of the annual inspection , tesla maintenance plan , new vehicle limited warranty , or used vehicle limited warranty ."]}
{"id": 54259, "summary": [{"text": "pratt-read is an american manufacturing company based in sycamore , illinois , that produces screwdrivers .", "topic": 38}, {"text": "it is a subsidiary of ideal industries .", "topic": 10}, {"text": "it is one of the oldest companies in the united states , having been founded in 1798 . ", "topic": 32}], "title": "pratt - read", "paragraphs": ["re : america ' s favourite screwdriver co . ; the fate of pratt read\npratt read - 46900 - 6 pc . screwdriver set , insulated | sears outlet\ndonated by pratt , read corporation in 1989 . in addition to the papers donated by the company , several individuals donated pratt , read materials in their possession .\npratt , read and co . closed its doors in deep river as a piano manufacturer\ndeep river historical society , inc . a history of pratt read & co . 1973 .\namerica ' s favourite screwdriver co . ; the fate of pratt read - the garage journal board\npratt , read corporation records , 1839 - 1990 , archives center , national museum of american history .\nlouis e . pratt , master ivory cutter for pratt , read & co . , shows off eight ivory tusks , april 1 , 1955 . courtesy of deep river historical society hide caption\n( left ) ivory tusks at pratt , read , imported from portuguese east africa , now mozambique , 1950 . ( right ) a pratt , read worker uses a five - bladed circular saw to cut ivory for a piano keyboard in the 1920s . ivoryton library association hide caption\npratt , read & company . pratt , read & company is one of the oldest companies in the state of connecticut . the firm traces its origins to 1798 , when an essex goldsmith and clockmaker named phineas pratt invented a circular saw to cut the teeth on ivory combs . in 1809 , george read and his brother in law , phineas pratt ii , dammed the deep river in the nearby town of deep river and constructed a waterwheel to power ivory cutting machinery . read left the partnership in 1816 , and phineas pratt ii joined with alfred worthington to manufacture ivory combs under the name of pratt worthington & company . when worthington died in 1830 , two of phineas pratt ii ' s sons , ulysses and alexis , took over the business , operating as u & a pratt . the name was changed in 1844 to pratt spencer & company , when a new partner was added , and changed again in 1850 , to pratt brothers & company . in 1856 the company erected a much larger factory in deep river .\nbut there was an inner conflict arising in george read , who besides being a founding partner of the ivory manufacturer pratt , read & co . was also a local deacon and founder of the deep river baptist church .\nview of an industrial building complex . caption at top left reads :\npratt , read & co . deep river , conn .\n\nrecords documenting pratt , read and company ; its early competitor and later partner , comstock , cheney and company ; and a number of predecessor , subsidiary and related companies . other topics include the late 19th century african ivory trade and pratt , read ' s production of troop - carrying gliders during world war ii .\nin january , ideal took over colorado - based western forge , which was the nation ' s largest domestic producer of screwdrivers , ahead of pratt - read .\nat its peak , pratt - read was the second - largest maker of screwdrivers in the united states . the company filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection last year .\nthe museum ' s pratt - read , now on display in the great gallery , is painted to represent the u . s . navy lne - 1 variant .\nin 1863 , the firms of george read & company , julius pratt & company , and pratt brothers & company , were merged to form pratt , read & company . the new company further enlarged its factory in deep river in 1866 . in 1871 , the old julius pratt & company factory in meriden was closed and its operations moved to deep river . though this factory was destroyed by fire in 1881 , a larger factory was quickly rebuilt and the company was back in business early in 1882 .\njohnson , curtiss s .\nfrom ivory combs to carnegie hall and today : the history of the pratt read corporation .\n[ unpublished history in the collection . ]\nrecords relating to pratt , read and to comstock , cheney can be found in a number of other collections , both within the archives center and in other repositories . the wood & brooks company records ( archives center coll . # 457 ) contain significant information on pratt , read ' s operations and an important record of production statistics gathered by george wood while he was factory superintendent and taken with him when he set up a rival firm in buffalo . while the ernst moore collection ( archives center coll . # 321 ) primarily documents the purchase of ivory in africa ( much of which was ultimately used by pratt , read ) , it also includes a history of pratt , read written by moore while he was employed by them . the sohmer & company records ( archives center coll . # 349 ) document the piano manufacturing firm that pratt read acquired in 1982 .\nmoore , ernst d .\nhistory of pratt , read & company .\n[ unpublished history in the ernst d . moore collection , archives center collection # 321 . ]\ne . d . moore , ivory buyer for pratt , read , reclines atop zanzibar ' s largest shipment of tusks \u2014 355 tusks weighing 22 , 000 pounds , circa 1890 - 1910 .\nin the meantime , julius pratt , another of phineas pratt i ' s sons , had joined with thomas howard to set up an ivory comb factory in the town of meriden . this firm was known as howard , pratt & company . after howard ' s death in 1822 , it became julius pratt & company . in 1854 , the firm began to produce wooden piano keyboards , which then were fitted with keys of ivory . one half interest in this firm was owned by george read .\nthe old bridgeport home of pratt - read tool co . on railroad avenue still bears the name and elephant trademark of the company that finally closed in the state after more than 200 years in business .\nduring world war ii , the pratt read company applied its wood - working skills to constructing waco cg - 4 troop gliders under contract for the war department . this design was utilised during the invasion of festung europa .\nthough the company pratt , read and co . still exists , it was bought out by the great , great grandson of their chief competitor , samuel comstock who now specializes in the first product samuel comstock ever sold\u2026screw drivers .\ne . d . moore , ivory buyer for pratt , read , reclines atop zanzibar ' s largest shipment of tusks \u2014 355 tusks weighing 22 , 000 pounds , circa 1890 - 1910 . courtesy of deep river historical society hide caption\na petition for federal trade act benefits , filed by the company on behalf of workers , is still under investigation , according to the labor department ' s website . in march , ideal industries of illinois bought pratt - read ' s assets .\nwhen read left his original partnership with phineas pratt ii in 1816 , he joined with essex comb maker ezra williams to set up a new ivory working factory in deep river . this new firm was known as ezra williams & company . in 1829 , read became the senior partner and the company ' s name was changed to george read & company . this company later secured a very important contract to supply ivory keys for the first american manufacturer of pianos , chickering & sons of boston .\nthe issue facing the former workers of pratt - read is whether they will qualify for trade act benefits . generally , to qualify , imports from countries with whom the united states has trade agreements must be shown to have taken market share from the company .\ninteresting . . . . good read . now let ' s get back to blaming china and harbor freight for everything . .\nlargest ivory haul ever in zanzibar 1890 - 1910 ( white buyer for pratt lounging on top of the pile ) . ( photo :\nthe factories and distribution centers are idle and empty , and the last moments in the more than 200 years of history of the pratt - read co . in connecticut have been reduced to shuffling papers at the u . s . labor department over aid to workers .\npratt , read & company , located in the essex area of connecticut , was once the world ' s largest producer of ivory products . beginning with the manufacture of combs , collar buttons , and toothpicks , the company moved on to the production of piano and organ key veneers , and soon dominated the field . eventually , it began to produce complete piano and organ keyboards and actions , becoming the major supplier to the american piano industry . the records in this collection document pratt , read & company ; its early competitor and later partner , comstock , cheney & company ; and a number of predecessor , subsidiary , and related companies . other topics of interest dealt with in this collection include the late nineteenth century african ivory trade and pratt , read ' s production of troop carrying gliders during world war ii .\nhowever , george cheney , read\u2019s main competitor , lived in zanzibar for over 10 years and raised at least two of his children there .\npratt - read was one of the oldest manufacturing companies in the state . the business , which started in 1798 in ivoryton , first made buttons and other objects from ivory . it grew into a piano keyboard manufacturer in the 1830s and also started making screwdrivers in that same decade .\nwith the election of george l . cheney as president in 1892 , pratt , read & company began a period of continued expansion . in december of that year the company joined with another connecticut piano component manufacturer , comstock , cheney & company , to organize a midwestern manufacturing branch , under the name of the piano & organ supply company . this firm was to serve the territory west of toledo , ohio , operating in competition with its parent companies . in 1929 pratt , read and comstock , cheney combined to buy out the piano & organ supply company and it was dissolved .\ni travel up a road that winds from a landing on the connecticut river into town , with marta daniels at the wheel . she ' s a freelance writer by trade , a historian by avocation .\ni have always thought of this road as the road of tears ,\nshe says . between 1840 and 1940 , the wagons of pratt , read & co . traveled this same route , carrying hundreds of thousands of elephant tusks from ships up to the company ' s factories and workshops . pratt , read was the biggest importer of ivory in the world at the time .\nin 1958 , the pratt read company , a distinguished maker of piano parts , and recognized as the largest producer of keyboards and piano actions in the world as of the 1970s , moved its piano action division to central , south carolina from ivorytown , connecticut . the home plant continued to produce the keyboards .\nmost of these records were housed in the pratt read corporation ' s ivory museum , located at corporate headquarters in their factory in ivoryton , conn . the museum material was assembled by peter h . comstock , beginning in 1977 , and had been looked after with loving care by edith m . deforest since 1982 . the remaining records were stored elsewhere in the ivoryton factory . the bulk of the records were donated directly to the archives center by the pratt read corporation on january 6 , 1989 . the corporation made a second , very generous donation to the archives center on june 25 , 1992 , consisting primarily of minute books and ledgers .\nthough exactly what george read knew of the vast numbers of slaves being captured in zanzibar decades after the emancipation proclamation in 1863 , no one really knows . there is no record of him ever visiting africa but many wonder how it could even have been possible that he didn\u2019t know at least something of the atrocities his company was creating . after all , thirty years after the civil war and slavery was made illegal in the united states the two companies ( pratt , read and comstock , cheney ) were still profiting enormously from it .\nthe first post - war club was the washington soaring club , formed around 3 pratt - reads and a laister - kauffmann . this group operated in 1946 - 1948 at the old schrom airport at greenbelt , and present m - asa members who were members of that club are bill ebert and jack perine . there were about 8 active members , and when the club disbanded after a few years , one pratt - read , ng0745 , was sold to a newly forming group called the district of columbia soaring club . nate frank was one of its members .\n( world\u2019s fair ) with piano keys as white as snow , supplied by none other than pratt , read and co . overnight , the two became the world\u2019s top piano makers and were conveniently located within miles of the ivory manufacturers . orders for pristine white piano keys shot through the roof . if ivory combs had made them thousands piano keys were about to make them millions .\ni don ' t know if this has already been discussed here , but i just found out that back in march 09 ' , pratt read filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection . a company that has been making screwdriver from around 1830 could close its doors shut . . . . . or move manufacturing to china or taiwan ? here ' s an article for those interested : urltoken\n1936 merger . on december 31 , l936 , pratt , read & company of deep river was consolidated and merged with comstock , cheney & company of ivoryton . the resulting corporation was titled pratt , read & company , inc . by l938 , all manufacturing operations had been consolidated in ivoryton and the deep river factory closed . during world war ii , both the deep river factory and the ivoryton factory were used to produce cg 4a\nwaco\ntroop carrying gliders for the u . s . army air forces , along with lne 1 training gliders and the glomb experimental plane for the u . s . navy . production of piano keyboards and actions was sharply curtailed for the duration of the war , and was slow to resume afterward . in l946 the deep river factory was sold .\nnote : this section borrows heavily from jack perine ' s previously referenced work . a complete copy of his history of m - asa , which includes the clubs that preceded it , can be read on the internet .\nthe importance of this cannot be over - emphasized . this availability of two - place high performance sailplanes at a price that many could afford , even in those money - scarce postwar days made it possible for many clubs on a limited budget to form and successfully operate . it may be of interest in view of today ' s $ 18 , 000 sailplanes that the surplus pratt - read , brand new and on trailer , sold for $ 350 .\nin the mid to late 1800s the part of connecticut referred to as the queen of the valley had risen to become the largest manufacturer of ivory in the world . pratt , read and co . was set up in deep river with their main competitor comstock , cheney & co . in full swing just a few short miles away in the town called ivoryton . as the middle class continued to flourish in the united states so did their appetite for ivory .\nthe pratt read corporation also donated a number of objects to the national museum of american history at the same time as their 1988 donation of archival records . included were combs and letter openers and other examples of products made from ivory ; piano components , such as gauge boards , key actions , and keys ; and such diverse items as tools used in the factory , world war ii employee i . d . badges , and a uniform from the company sponsored basketball team .\ni find pratt reads at the local ace hardware and at northern tool . to me i think they ' re moderately priced and affordable . if you look hard enough you ' ll still find some old pr made craftsman at sears too .\nin any case , it is sad to see yet another connecticut tool company dying . i was at a northern store over christmas break and saw some pr drivers i hadn ' t seen before . they were quite nice and a good departure from the old handles ( which i don ' t like so much ) . they were also the first pratt - read labeled drivers i had ever seen ( as opposed to made for some other brand ) - i thought the company was doing better !\nin 1913 , harry j . sohmer took over the company and turned it into incorporation in the year 1940 . he was succeeded by his sons , harry j . sohmer , jr . , president , and robert h . sohmer , secretary and treasurer in 1971 . in 1982 , the sohmer brothers sold the rights and assets of the company to pratt , read & co . , then , the largest american manufacturer of piano actions and keyboards , and moved to their facilities in ivoryton , connecticut .\none of the connecticut buyers who sailed to zanzibar was ernst moore , who worked for pratt , read . moore spent years in the trade , and it made him wealthy , but he grew to hate it . he wrote a book called ivory : scourge of africa . yet , says conniff , quoting moore ' s book ,\nhe is the one who also said , ' our lives were so crammed with our business and adventure that we were perfectly content to take what we had and make the best of it . '\nseveral individuals also contributed pratt , read material to the archives center . hugo nickse , pharmacist in ivoryton , donated a number of photographs of the town , the factory , and the company ' s facilities , in september 1990 . henry z . steinway , who served as one of the company ' s directors in the 1970s and 1980s , donated financial statements , board papers , and reports from that period in august 1992 . hanford johnson , postmaster of ivoryton , donated two letters dating from 1890 in august 1992 . jack spangler of deep river provided a photocopy of the company ' s\nwest factory\ntime book , which is on loan to him from the deep river historical society .\nor maybe george read had the knowledge but didn\u2019t feel that he could do anything to stop the monster he had helped to create . whichever it was one thing was clear : the cloak of consciousness was whispering down on the deep river valley . whatever wrongs they had directly or inadvertently participated in , the fact that the town of deep river is named as one of the many historical stops along the infamous underground railroad suggests\njeff hostetler , president of the deep river historical society , says it was one machine in particular that brought ivory to this town and this factory .\nwhat happened is phineas pratt , a very good mechanic and inventor , developed an ivory lathe to cut the teeth in ivory combs ,\nhe explains .\nand , of course , all of phineas ' relatives bought one of phineas ' machines and went into the comb business .\nthen came the piano . in the mid - 1800s , a piano in the parlor became a symbol of middle - class cultivation . pratt ' s efficient , mechanized cutting lathes were modified to make ivory piano keys . piano keys required extra labor , and soon the business sprawled all over town .\npianists liked white ,\nhostetler says of the piano keys .\nso the way to get a good , uniform white color is to take these thin wafers of ivory and just bleach them in the sun .\nbilly winters and many of his family members settled into their own homes along main street in deep river . the street would later be renamed winter avenue , ( as it stands today ) after its most famous inhabitant . billy went on to become a successful farmer and a permanent resident of deep river and george read\u2019s church . the two remained close friends until the day they died . so close in fact that their families are buried next to one another in a deep river cemetery called fountain hill ( 1 ) .\nfor inquiries related to this message please contact support . for sales inquiries , please visit urltoken\nif you believe this to be in error , please confirm below that you are not a robot by clicking\ni ' m not a robot\nbelow .\nplease make sure your browser supports javascript and cookies and that you are not blocking them from loading . for more information you can review the terms of service and cookie policy .\njohn breunig : look , up in the sky , it\u2019s . . . nothing\nfinal moments : machines were assets , employees were not , as second - largest u . s . manufacturer of screwdrivers shuts its doors , cuts local ties\nthe company expanded over the years , making pianos and screwdrivers , and at one point had 12 factories , including the one on railroad avenue in bridgeport . in the early 1990s , the company dropped the piano business and dedicated itself to screwdriver manufacturing , and employment in bridgeport was as high as 170 in 2004 , when workers there made 100 , 000 screwdrivers a day . the company moved into the old atrium window facility in shelton in 2007 .\nwe bought only the assets of pr ,\nroberta mcquade , an ideal industries spokeswoman , said in an e - mail .\nwe never operated the shelton facility . we took the equipment and integrated it into our existing operations . . . . we are making the pr line of screwdrivers today out of our existing facilities .\ned deak , a professor of economics at fairfield university , said any u . s . manufacturer of tools , such as screwdrivers , is facing stiff competition from china because of currency manipulation and low wages across the ocean . some u . s . companies have embraced china and have their products made there and shipped here .\nit ' s a difficult situation for u . s . factories to navigate , he said , because the low - cost of chinese goods make products affordable here .\nyou and i as consumers are better off , but you and i as workers are not ,\nhe said .\nsorry , we just need to make sure you ' re not a robot . for best results , please make sure your browser is accepting cookies .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nwelcome to the the garage journal board forums . you are currently viewing our boards as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions and access our other features . by joining our free community you will have access to post topics , communicate privately with other members ( pm ) , respond to polls , upload content and access many other special features . registration is fast , simple and absolutely free so please , join our community today ! if you have any problems with the registration process or your account login , please contact contact us .\ni am very sad to hear this news i like their screwdrivers ; i wish them all the best and hope that they can keep their doors open for another 100 years .\nthis is really dissapointing , i wonder if it was bad management that got them to this point ? it seems to me that there screwdriver line is very competitively priced compared to other usa brands , so it makes me think it was just bad business decisions .\n_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ im currently not taking any orders or shipping kits / parts . it ' s always best to patronize local business ' s when possible , if not available there are numerous online suppliers . i would advise that you price check , as there is a wide range of prices across the board . need a seal kit ? contact hydraulic parts supply at 620 - 594 - 2247\nthey certainly cant sell them any cheaper . the craftsman sets are always priced so low it astounds me .\nno big deal we can get screwdrivers from gearwrench and harbor freight , plus those people working there can just sell their homes , move into section 8 housing , go on welfare and collect food stamps . keep buying those asian tools .\n_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ . cheap tools are for chumps . . . . the wealthy can currently \u0093accumulate many millions of dollars in these accounts , substantially more than is needed to fund reasonable levels of retirement saving . \u0094\nit * is * possible to let one or two threads go every so often .\none word - walmart the us consumer is addicted to low priced imported goods . all we have to do is pass a law . any good imported into the us must be certified to have been made under the same environmental regulations , worker minimum wage and safety regulations as in effect here . end of story . of course , virtually every consumer good would go up in price 25 % to 50 % overnight .\ni ' ve been to china and the third - world hell - holes flooding our markets with low - priced goods and driving our manufacturers out of business . you wouldn ' t want to live there , but by trading short term savings for long - term security , we are headed down to their level sooner rather than later .\nthat in itself is a clue - - they may have lost a contract , but decided to keep the factory running for as long as they could .\nsure i could let it go , sure i could look the other way and move on when i see an elderly person slip on the ice and fall , plenty do . maybe when i walk up to a door to enter a building and there is a person a little ways behind me with their arms full i should rush in , let the door close and let them stumble to open the door rather than hold it open for them , i see plenty of people do it . but that\u0092s not my ' style ' , i do something , i say something . should i change my ways to appease you and other people that buy asian imports , to save a few dollars , to make you and them happy ? ain ' t going to happen . to suggest i shouldn ' t say anything as i watch this country fall to pieces when some peoples biggest concern is saving 50 cants rather than helping out there fellow citizens . there ' s an ignore feature on the board i ' m sure someone can explain to you how to use it , that or you could just whine about it , everybody loves a whiner .\nkeep doing what your doing mickey o . every time i think about buying a chaiwanese tool , i think about you and put it down .\nno , they do not . they have the american consumer to thank for that . china isn ' t forcing anything down our throat . we are all willing participants .\nand when i write we , above , i mean we as in the citizens of the usa . most members of gj notwithstanding .\n_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ asmc industrial / www . asmc . net / 888 - 660 - 0334 fastener distributor featuring usa made grade 9 , 8 , 5 , bolts / nuts / washers f ree shipping on all website orders . pm me for a coupon code !\nno , they do not . they have the american consumer to thank for that . china isn ' t forcing anything down our throat . we are all willing participants . and when i write we , above , i mean we as in the citizens of the usa . most members of gj notwithstanding .\nyes , but the american consumer gets tempted by cheaper prices . there is so much chinese stuff flooding the market that in many instances we don ' t even have the opportunity to choose american . it has seriously become an effort to find something us made nowadays .\njesus , pump your brakes . . . im sure the demise of this company is related to harbor freight . . . . we all get it , you dont like asian imports . . hopefully you live by that with everything you purchase in your life .\nforum jump user control panel private messages subscriptions who ' s online search forums forums home the garage general garage discussion introduce yourself here ! flooring heating and a / c lighting & electrical garage gallery the tools general tool discussion fabrication & techniques vintage tool discussion garage sale classifieds wanted ! \u2605\u2605 hot deals \u2605\u2605 product and vendor reviews made in the u . s . a . to the editors questions & suggestions test section\ncopyright \u00a9 1995 - 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1 / 2 ; # 1 x 3 ; # 2 x 4 in .\none smart decision calls for another . safeguard your new purchase with the best repair and replacement coverage in the business . a sears protection agreement picks up where the limited manufacturer ' s warranty leaves off . enjoy the peace of mind that comes from having a plan that delivers what it promises . ( learn more )\nthis is a unique one of a kind item with limited inventory . the item you are viewing is only available at a single location . the map shows you the distance the item must travel to arrive at your zip code . we work very closely with our delivery teams to make sure we get you the best possible price for this long distance delivery .\nplease be aware that you are purchasing an item that may have slight wear and tear . please review all images of the item below before finalizing your purchase .\none smart decision calls for another . safeguard your new purchase with the best repair and replacement coverage in the business . a sears protection agreement picks up where the limited manufacturer ' s warranty leaves off . enjoy the peace of mind that comes from having a plan that delivers what it promises .\n( purchase 2 or more protection agreements and receive 10 % off . discount applied in cart . )\nsale of this product does not include parts or accessories . these items are required for hook up of your product . we will not be able to hook up your purchase without these items .\nall our items are unique and the item you were looking at has just been sold . but don ' t worry , we ' ve found the same product at other stores near you .\ncomstock , cheney & company . meanwhile , other manufacturers of ivory products had been at work in the essex area . chief among these was the firm of comstock , cheney & company of ivoryton . the dominant figure in this company was samuel m . comstock . he had learned the ivory cutting trade while working in his older brother ' s saybrook area ivory cutting shop , known as joseph a . comstock & company . by 1838 , samuel had left his brother ' s shop and joined with edwin griswold to set up comstock & griswold company further west up the falls river in centerbrook . in 1848 , the company moved its operations to a new factory in the ivoryton area , where combs , toothpicks , and other ivory products were made . at the same time , the firm ' s name was changed to s . m . comstock & company , reflecting samuel ' s sole ownership .\nin 1860 , samuel comstock allied his firm with george a . cheney to form comstock , cheney & company . cheney had invested in comstock ' s firm and was one of the principals in the important new york based ivory importing firm of arnold , cheney & company . the new firm began production of thin slices of ivory for mounting on wooden piano keys . it also had its own agents buying ivory in africa , most of which went toward production of piano keys . the company was formally incorporated in 1872 and in 1873 it opened an even larger factory in ivoryton .\n1899 souvenir of essex , connecticut . rpt . , the ivoryton public library , 1979 .\ncollection items available for reproduction , but the archives center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions . other intellectual property rights may apply . archives center cost - recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions .\nadditional news clippings and information on related collections were gathered by the archivist while processing the collection .\nsituated on a large tract of land on the western edge of town , the plant employed many central residents . in 1963 , an addition to the plant was added for construction of the newly developed electronics organ components division , occupying the new space in 1964 .\nallen , mattie may morgan ,\ncentral yesterday and today\n, faith printing company , taylors , south carolina , 1973 , no library of congress card number , no isbn number , page 71 .\nthis page was last modified on 26 august 2009 , at 17 : 38 .\nelephant slaughter , african slavery and america ' s pianos two new england towns dominated the world ' s ivory market from 1840 to 1940 \u2014 transforming imported tusks from african elephants into piano keys and combs . today ' s residents grapple with a dark past .\nthe illegal trade in ivory from african elephants has tripled in the past 15 years , to the extent that biologists fear for the creatures ' future existence .\nmost of the ivory is sold in china and vietnam , and these days the u . s . government and international conservation groups urge those countries to arrest the traffickers . but for the better part of a century , from 1840 to around 1940 , the u . s . was the world ' s biggest buyer of ivory . hunters killed hundreds of thousands of elephants , and uncounted numbers of africans were enslaved to carry the tusks to ships bound for america .\nmost of that ivory went to a tiny town in connecticut \u2014 a town that ' s now grappling with this dark part of its past .\ndeep river is old new england , and its residents take their history seriously . driving into town , i pass a fife and drum corps practicing for a performance on the village green . stone barns from the 18th century , riverside mills and newly painted victorian mansions line the highways .\npeople called deep river\nthe queen of the valley\n150 years ago . mills and factories and timber made the town well - to - do . but it was ivory that made deep river rich .\nstephen beale drives a wagonload of ivory tusks to town from deep river landing . ( date unknown . ) courtesy of deep river historical society hide caption\nthe big brick factory at the top of the road \u2014 it ' s longer than a city block \u2014 is now a condominium called piano works . water still cascades through a nearby sluice that ran the factory ' s machines .\nand then into making billiard balls , cutlery handles , shirt buttons \u2014 all manner of ivory knickknacks .\nacres of bleaching houses sprang up \u2014 huge greenhouses containing blocks of ivory instead of plants . people fertilized gardens with ivory dust . kids swimming in local ponds came out of the water coated in it . soon , a rival company , comstock , cheney & co . , emerged and built a whole new town nearby for its workers , called ivoryton .\nthe two towns dominated the piano key business for decades . fortunes were made and spent on grand houses that still stand . one of them is now headquarters of the deep river historical society and home to a startling assortment of the artifacts that made deep river rich . curator rhonda forristall shows me around .\nyou ' ve got needles ; you ' ve got crochet hooks , toothpicks , buttonhooks ,\nshe says . handles for straight razors . buttons for corsets . for piano keys , the ivory was sliced thin , into laminates that were secured to wooden keys .\nthree pieces go into making a key ,\nshe explains .\nyou could get 45 keyboards out of one tusk .\npianists liked the feel of ivory , and it wasn ' t until the 1950s that cheaper plastic keys completely replaced those made of ivory .\nin deep river , these artifacts are a source of civic pride , but pride that ' s also tinged with shame , especially as the world condemns the current slaughter of elephants to make trinkets . daniels , for one , says if americans are going to condemn others for trading in ivory , they should at least know their own history .\nwe were the largest importer of tusks anywhere in the world ,\nshe says passionately .\nso we have a special responsibility and we have a unique opportunity to say , ' we are sorry we have done this , but we want in some way to help stop the slaughter now . '\ncitizens have formed the deep river elephant tusk force to publicize the ivory history here , both its good and bad sides . they organized a conference last year with speakers from the u . s . fish and wildlife service to talk about the u . s . ivory trade . they speak in schools , and they ' re lobbying for a law banning the import of existing ivory into the state . they raised money to buy an elephant statue that sits in front of the town hall .\nthose efforts aren ' t likely to resonate in china and vietnam . but peter howard , trustee of the historical society and a tusk force founder , says at least deep river residents are now confronting the town ' s past .\nthere ' s a lot of debt that ' s owed the elephant here ,\nhe says ,\nand a lot of awareness . but it was kind of in the back of peoples ' minds .\ndick smith \u2014 as first selectman of the town , he ' s essentially the mayor \u2014 says he knew about deep river ' s ivory history , but not about the current trade in asia . he says he ' d tell ivory buyers now to stop , even though americans once were just as guilty .\nwe learn from our experiences ,\nhe says .\nit wasn ' t right .\ndeep river ' s john guy laplante is more sympathetic to the town ' s forebears . attitudes were different 150 years ago .\nyou know , we deplore what happened to the elephant . it was brutal , there ' s no doubt about it . but we have to put it in context . these men . . . who ran this industry , were upstanding , moral , high - minded people who didn ' t think they were doing anything wrong .\nbut there was another ugly fact about this trade that many americans either didn ' t know about or simply chose not to see \u2014 ivory slavery . ivory traders needed ivory bearers . so they captured africans and enslaved them to transport the tusks to the ships .\nrichard conniff has investigated the african end of the trade . he ' s a writer who bought a house in deep river and then discovered its past . he found historical accounts from africa and from deep river ' s ivory barons . they tell of ships from connecticut that sailed to zanzibar , an island off the east coast of africa . americans arrived with cloth , gunpowder and weapons to trade . the ivory came from central africa , brought to zanzibar by arab slavers .\nthey would seize slaves , seize ivory , and then use the slaves to carry the ivory back to the coast ,\nsays conniff .\nand the descriptions that missionaries gave of those caravans were particularly brutal . . . slaves bound by a log , basically , around the neck to the person behind them , and then carrying a tusk on one shoulder .\noften , only 1 in 4 slaves survived the journey , according to british explorer dr . david livingstone , who observed and wrote about them .\nconniff , sitting in a gazebo on the deep river landing where the ships once arrived with ivory from africa , says that ' s likely the attitude of people who are buying illegal ivory now .\nwhat they need to realize is what this town has discovered ,\nhe says ,\nthat our involvement in that kind of thing is ultimately a source of shame , and that the grandchildren of those people who are buying that ivory are going to look at them with the kind of horror with which we now regard the ivory trade that happened here .\nthe status - maker of the 19th century with bleach - white ivory keys . \u201cantique chickering piano , stanley hotel\u201d by ajmexico licensed under cc by 2 . 0 via commons .\nby leaving them under the new england sun . this made them pristinely white , unlike anything anyone had ever seen before . he soon filed the first us patent on a bleaching house , which was nothing more than a greenhouse , filled with thin wafers of yellowish , bone - colored ivory laid out to bleach white in the sun ( 2 ) .\n. a single ivory tusk could make enough keys to fit 45 pianos and yet there still wasn\u2019t enough ivory to accommodate all of the orders ( 2 ) . the white american hunting firm in africa , arnold , hines & co . , was killing elephants by the thousands and still they could not keep up with demand . the slave brokers were raiding more villages in zanzibar ( modern - day tanzania ) to meet the supply the slave trains now required to carry all of the tusks from the elephants they were killing to the coast . any slaves who lived long enough to make it that far were sold to the ships waiting underneath the red flag that signified the main slave market . they too , were shipped out to america making double the profits for the ivory traders . the industrial revolution was still well underway on the east coast of the united states .\n. he proved just how deeply he felt about the issue when a runaway slave showed up on his doorstep by the name of daniel fisher .\ndaniel had escaped from a plantation in south carolina where he had recently been sold . the rest of his family remained slaves on a farm in virginia where he had been born . after nearly being captured several times along his journey north he finally found protection in a quaker community in philadelphia , which directed him to safety .\nbilly winters lived into his 80\u2019s as a freed slave in deep river . ( photo copyright by\nusing a large network of safe homes and contacts . many of deep river\u2019s townspeople were in on \u201cthe secret\u201d and there were escaped slaves holed up in houses all across the valley . whenever an outsider would visit deep river the black residents would hide and none of the white ones let their precious secret out ; even though \u2018slave catchers\u2019 were willing to pay large sums of money for any escaped slaves .\nand wear a wig in an effort to throw the slave catchers off his trail when they came looking for him , which they did for years ( 1 ) .\nidentified stops along the underground railroad . the blue dots represent sites along the valley that were safe houses for runaway slaves . ( photo : courtesy of\n. it was his wife\u2019s uncles after all , ( who formed the elephant hunting firm arnold , hines & co . ) who were supplying the majority of the ivory in africa to the west . and they were most certainly creators of the numerous slave trains required in order to get it delivered to the coast .\nthere is no doubt that , though squeamish about the prospect , george cheney knew exactly what was taking place .\nhe didn\u2019t have the heart to punish the slaves under his own care using his own hand . when he felt discipline was in order he had someone else do it and , as detailed by his wife in a letter home , was\nwhichever way you feel about the dark history of deep river the foundation of the queen of the valley was built upon the backs of slaves and the tusks of elephants . the last shipment of ivory was delivered to deep river in 1950 when by this time , there was no such thing as a big tusker anywhere near zanzibar ( 3 ) . the numbers of elephants had plummeted so low that entire ecosystems had begun to collapse . the first laws protecting elephants began to emerge with britain leading the charge . with the days of playing the piano in sitting rooms long past and the price for ivory driven high with scarcity the demand had also fallen .\nfor the last time in the late 1980s . today the big brick factory that takes up an entire city block has been transformed into a large , fashionable condo complex called piano works in which a single condominium with a gorgeous view of the connecticut river can be sold for as much as $ 250 , 000 .\nthe piano works condominiums in deep river where so much of america\u2019s history lies .\nthe deep river museum situated not far from the red , brick building is dedicated to the town\u2019s dark and riveting history . it stands as a place for the ancestors of the valley to come to terms with the fact that they have had a profound and devastating impact on not just africa\u2019s dwindling population of elephants but on the hundreds of thousands of black slaves who never made it as far as the underground railroad ."]}
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time strategy and action games .\nisotope 244 is an independent developer of games for ipad , iphone , mac , and windows based in tampa , fl usa . it was founded by james bryant in 1999 . isotope 244 is best known for developing strategy and action games for both desktop and mobile devices . the company has received numerous awards for its real - time strategy and action games .\nall game user files for settings , controls , and screenshots are stored in the / users / username / library / preferences / isotope 244 / land air sea warfare / folder .\nthere are far more images available for isotope 244 , but these are the ones we felt would be most useful to you . if you have specific requests , please do contact us !\nthe development of games began in xxxx and the company was founded in 1999 . the name isotope 244 was chosen because of . . . . the first developed game ( xxxxxxxxx ) was distributed on a compilation cd ( xxxxxxx ) .\n5by5 brain game was released in q1 . plucking birds was released in q2 . development on acky ' s breakout reloaded then began . in q3 machines at war 3 received an update on windows and mac , and the game was released on steam . a kickstarter campaign was run for acky ' s breakout reloaded . a shift in platform support was achieved in q4 when the isotope 244 ' s internal game engine , the atom engine , was made compatible with marmalade , a cross platform api providing an abstraction layer to easily port isotope 244 ' s games to android , blackberry , windows phone , ouya , tizen , lg smart tv , and roku .\nisotope 244 released machines at war 3 , which was in development for 18 months . the rts is the third game in a series started over five years ago . mac os x and windows versions were released first , then for ios . the new release adds many long time requested features such as network multiplayer and a campaign mode with a full story and characters .\nisotope 244 ' s game land air sea warfare garnered many positive reviews and was even selected by apple inc . as the first ipad game of the week . land air sea warfare was selected as a featured game by apple and climbed the app store charts to the top 10 in many categories , and was the # 1 grossing app in germany and 12 other countries .\na - 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out if you wish . accept privacy & cookie policy\nyou investigate a secluded military lab and find something horribly wrong ! all of the scientists are missing and the facility is ransacked . years of research and top secret classified experiments are no where to be found .\nthe missing scientists , known as the omicron initiative , are responsible for developing new technologies . the only clue to their disappearance is a mysterious text message reading\nwe were forced to do it\n. the team ' s disappearance threatens the secrecy of it ' s research , which could potentially put your country into a chaotic panic . now there ' s only one person who can rescue the omicron initiative and protect its secret technology from falling into the wrong hands .\nin 21 missions you ' ll race across the world to find out who , or what , is responsible for the team ' s disappearance . you ' ll command and conquer over 130 different types of units ranging from infantry and ships to giant mega units .\nafter honing your skills in the campaign , fire up a random map and experience insane 5 , 000 unit battles ! test your mettle in online multiplayer or annihilate some ai opponents offline . many adjustable options ensure every game is unique . want to play with only ground units ? make the victory condition the death of a specific unit ? the options are limitless !\nfully translated to german , chinese , japanese , french , korean , spanish , portuguese , russian , italian , and english .\nmachines at war 3 has a variety unmatched by other rts titles .\nan ultra - solid strategy game full of interesting features , large maps , and a wide array of gameplay situations .\nthe randomly generated maps mean that the experience is new each and every time .\nit ' s incredibly easy to get into , thanks to easy to set up games and straightforward gameplay .\nonce you ' ve solved the mystery of the omicron initiative the combat keeps coming . machines at war 3 includes both online multiplayer and single player skirmishes . in these matches almost every aspect is tweakable . for example you can change not only the victory conditions but which units are available over the course of the match . you can wage war against three of your friends to see who be the supreme commander or battle the game ' s ai .\nwith an unprecedented 130 types of units in your arsenal machines at war 3 truly delivers . to easily find each type they are split into engineering , buildings , and defense categories . units are further divided by tiers , meaning the longer a battle rages , the stronger your army grows ; what starts off as basic infantry quickly escalates into huge mega units annihilating anything that dares step in their crosshairs .\nbasic units make up the first tier , though they ' re still fully capable of attacking , defending and building . as they start slaughtering foes the second tier unlocks with new upgrades to research . imagine having the power of knowing what units your opponent is building and giving you the chance to build powerful defenses for total annihilation . unlocking the third tier grants you all units in the real time strategy game , including icbms , satellite systems , and mega units . but be on red alert , you ' ll need control of a special resource node to build those monstrous mega units . if control is lost , production stops , adding yet another element of strategy to machines at war 3 .\nan in - depth tutorial helps the total game remain accessible no matter your skill level as it walks new players through the basics in boot camp . once you ' ve graduated you ' ll have no problem schooling some veterans on the battlefield .\ncheck out our other hit arcade game atomic cannon , where you battle on destructible landscapes . players take turns aiming and firing at each other with over 100 weapons of mass destruction !\nare you ready for something totally different ? bust out some nebulous space bricks in our mega hit arcade game acky ' s xp breakout . featuring hundreds of levels and a killer techno soundtrack !\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 0 transitional / / en\ncommand an army of forces across the battlefield with ease in this real time strategy game . you are challenged to construct an epic war machine and use it to become a dominating world power .\nmachines at war features a random map system so every game you play is unique and poses new challenges . build bridges to cross water , mow down forests to clear a path to the enemy , build walls to defend your position , track tread marks left by enemy tanks to their base , hide under trees for an ambush attack , these are just some of the unique game play elements available .\nexpand your city with over 40 structures and units to choose from . as your empire grows you can research technologies to guide the focus of your strategy . choose to be a economic powerhouse and flood the enemy with an endless barrage of units . or upgrade your defensive forces and build an insurmountable fortification of turrets and fortresses surrounded by walls and gates . if blitzkrieg is your style , then embolden your offensive forces with unique weapon upgrades and demoralize the enemy with an unstoppable force .\nbuild vehicles and aircraft to take control of the land and air including tanks , jeeps , trucks , helicopters , jets , vtols , turrets , and more . after each battle detailed statistics are displayed showing the how the tides of war changed for each player .\nthis is a full map screenshot showing the destruction of the terrain , the small dots are structures and vehicles , on this map there were around 1200 units . each unit leaves unique tread marks and wreckage when destroyed . you can also build bridges and mow down trees with ease !\nhere the old principle of overwhelming force still applies and boy , what a feast this is .\n- urltoken\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\na large machines at war 3 update was in development in q1 , it was the first update released for the ios version in 2 years and brings the game up to date with the pc and mac versions .\nland air sea warfare was released for android in q1 . development on atomic cannon 2 was started in q2 .\natomic cannon pocket is a notable turn - based strategy game available for mac , windows , and the pocket pc . it was the top selling game on handango for several months and won several awards including pocketgear ' s editors choice , handango champion award , best pda ground game , and winner of the pocket pc magazine 2005 best game award . this was notable since a game produced by one person beat out many aaa games which were made by teams with six and seven figure budgets .\nwinner acky ' s xp breakout best arcade game pocket pc magazine .\n- 3 november , 2008\nwinner battle dragons best classic arcade game pocket pc magazine .\n- 16 november , 2006\nwinner atomic cannon best shooting game pocket pc magazine .\n- 11 november , 2005\nwinner acky ' s xp breakout best action game pocket pc magazine .\n- 11 november , 2005\neditor ' s choice urltoken atomic cannon pocket .\n- 16 november , 2004\nlasw gets it just right , offering a full console - like rts experience with brilliantly executed , easy to use touch screen controls .\n- jared nelson , touch arcade\nit ' s fun , challenging and awesome all bundled up in one game .\n- mary ann neder , appmodo\nland air sea warfare is available for mac , iphone , windows , windows mobile .\ncommand a force of thousands of units into strategic warfare in this real time strategy game . you are challenged to construct an epic war machine and use it to become a dominating world power .\nland air sea warfare features a random map system so every game you play is unique and poses new challenges . transport units into the fight , mow down forests to clear a path to the enemy , build walls to defend your position , track tread marks left by enemy tanks to their base , hide under trees for an ambush attack , these are just some of the unique game play elements available .\nexpand your city with over 100 structures and units to choose from . as your empire grows you can research technologies to guide the focus of your strategy . dominate on all types of terrain , send aircraft to bombard the enemy to weaken its infrastructure , control the shores with a naval fleet of ships and subs , and transport in lands units such as tanks and humvees to clean up and finish the job !\nengage - cancel move orders and attack any new target encountered while en route to a new target .\npatrol - continuously move between the current location and the next location given , attack any new target in range .\nto transport units with the crane helicopter , select all the units you want to transport , and at least 1 crane , then click where you want them to transport to . the crane will then automatically transport all units to that location one at a time ( you can have more than 1 crane selected ) .\nyou can set a factory to infinitely build units by pressing the ' x ' key . the factory will continually build the units currently queued when infinite build is enabled . you can select as many of each unit as you want , and the game will build them in the quantity and order you queue them in . for example if you want 2 tanks and 1 hovercraft continually made , queue 2 tanks , and 1 hovercraft , then press the ' x ' key . when infinite build is enabled the build progress bar on the factory and the outline around the icon in the build menu will both flash white . to disable infinite build simply press the ' x ' key again while the factory is selected . units are only queued as you can afford them and will continue to be queued until you disable infinite build .\nmost of the controls in the game can be issued via hardware buttons or keyboards . these are customizable in the games settings .\nthe lower left pane displays your current group info . you can select any of your groups by clicking in the group info pane . it shows what types of units are in each group , their average health , and attack or movement status .\nthe lower right pane displays your overall force information when you have no unit selected . you can also select units from this pane .\nas units gain kills they advance in experience levels , you can see a units current level in the unit info pane . units increase in stats as they level , see the help file for more info .\nyou should upgrade your headquarters to tech level 2 as soon as possible to gain the ability to build more advanced units and buildings . once tech 2 research is complete you can build new types of units at all of your factories . you can also create new buildings and labs to research more technologies .\nas your headquarters mines ore it is stockpiled in storage tanks . to increase your ore capacity build storage units ( under the engr tab ) . if the enemy destroys a storage tank any ore in it is lost .\nscattered around the map are unique resources . after researching tech 2 you can build a specialized mine to gather the resource which allows you to build special powerful mega units . the types of unique resources on each map are random and are based on the landscape setting , see the landscape types section below for more details .\nafter you find a unique resource and build a specialized mine on it you are now able to build a special mega unit if you have enough ore and power . if your spec mine is destroyed construction of the mega unit will pause until the spec mine is rebuilt . specialized mines also gather a small amount of normal ore .\nalign players ( teams , 2 vs . 2 , 1 vs . 2 , 2 vs . 1 )\nin the game settings menu there is a setting called align players , which can be set to none , you + ai vs . ai , or you vs . ai + ai . the default value of none means that no teams are aligned and the ai will attack you or other computer ai players . you + ai vs . ai means that in a 3 player game , it will be you and the computer vs . the other computer . you vs . ai + ai means in a 3 player game it will be you vs . both computers and they won ' t attack each other , they will all be against you . when you have an ally you will be able to see what they see and build in their area , you will also be able to see what technologies they are researching . you can also see how many credits and population they have by clicking on the lab . you will be able to attack an ally , but they will not retaliate .\nyou + ai vs . ai - 3 players = you + computer vs . computer\nyou + ai vs . ai - 4 players = you + computer vs . computer + computer\nyou vs . ai + ai - 3 players = you vs . computer + computer\nyou vs . ai + ai - 4 players = you + computer vs . computer + computer\npower cell - supplies power to structures and units . t1 - cost 200 - time 13 - armor 600 - power created 400 - view 100 - size 24 - terrain land wind turbine - captures wind energy via a floating turbine . t1 - cost 300 - time 19 - armor 500 - power created 700 - view 100 - size 20 - terrain air reactor - creates power more efficiently than power cells . t2 - cost 600 - time 38 - armor 2000 - power created 1500 - view 150 - size 30 - terrain land tidal turbine - creates power by capturing wave motion . t2 - cost 1000 - time 63 - armor 4000 - power created 2500 - view 150 - size 48 - terrain sea fusion plant - this plant pumps out energy by fusing atomic nuclei together which releases massive amounts of energy . t3 - cost 2500 - time 139 - armor 8000 - power created 7500 - view 150 - size 72 - terrain land geothermal pump - converts heat from deep sea thermal vents into energy . t3 - cost 2000 - time 114 - armor 8000 - power created 7000 - view 150 - size 72 - terrain sub spec mine - specialized mines are used to extract unique resources to build special mega units . mines also extract some ore . t2 - cost 3000 - time 120 - armor 7000 - power req 4000 - view 200 - extract rate 40 - regen 15 - size 72 - terrain land sub storage - provides storage for 3000 ore . t1 - cost 500 - time 31 - armor 3000 - power req 1000 - view 100 - storage 3000 - size 24 - terrain land sub outpost - a lookout for enemy troops . t1 - cost 50 - time 15 - armor 100 - power req 50 - view 350 - size 24 - terrain land sea wall - fortification to block enemy ground units . t1 - cost 200 - time 2 - armor 5000 - view 48 - size 24 - terrain land eagle eye - the satellite and uplink station allows full view of the terrain from space . t3 - cost 4000 - time 209 - armor 4000 - power req 8000 - view 300 - size 48 - terrain air\n- the center of operations for your campaign . you are allowed only one headquarters .\ntech 2 - upgrade your headquarters to mine 75 % more ore and increase its integrity by 30 % . enables tech 2 units and technologies . t1 - cost 3500 - power req 2000 - time 180 tech 3 - upgrade your headquarters to mine 100 % more ore and increase its integrity by 50 % . enables tech 3 units and technologies . t1 - cost 10000 - power req 7000 - time 240 - requires tech 2\nwasp - recon fighter that flies very fast and can hold its own . t1 - cost 120 - time 8 - armor 100 - speed 400 - view 370 - size 10 - terrain air attacks air - dps 50 - attack 10 . 0 - repeat rate 0 . 2 - ammo speed 700 - range 370 apache - attack helicopter that fires guided missiles designed to destroy ground and air units . t1 - cost 250 - time 16 - armor 250 - speed 150 - view 200 - size 16 - terrain air attacks land air sea - dps 55 - attack 33 . 0 - repeat rate 0 . 6 - ammo speed 300 - range 180 raptor - attack fighter that uses high rate dual chain guns to mow down aircraft . t2 - cost 500 - time 31 - armor 450 - speed 350 - view 250 - size 16 - terrain air attacks air - dps 200 - attack 20 . 0 - repeat rate 0 . 2 - ammo speed 700 - range 370 valkyrie - attack bomber drops a large payload on ground and sea units . t2 - cost 600 - time 38 - armor 400 - speed 200 - view 250 - size 24 - terrain air attacks land sea - dps 60 - attack 600 . 0 - repeat rate 10 . 0 - ammo speed 10 - range 200 crane - transport helicopter that can airlift small units across land and sea . t2 - cost 700 - time 44 - armor 630 - speed 100 - view 200 - size 23 - terrain air attacks land sea - dps 91 - attack 36 . 4 - repeat rate 0 . 4 - ammo speed 500 - range 100 lancer - strategic bomber that carries a specialized depth charge bomb to destroy sea vessels . t3 - cost 1200 - time 75 - armor 800 - speed 200 - view 250 - size 24 - terrain air attacks sea sub - dps 120 - attack 1200 . 0 - repeat rate 10 . 0 - ammo speed 10 - range 170 osprey - heavy attack aircraft with an 80mm cannon for destroying ground and sea units . t3 - cost 1800 - time 103 - armor 1800 - speed 150 - view 250 - size 30 - terrain air attacks land sea - dps 396 - attack 396 . 0 - repeat rate 1 . 0 - ammo speed 200 - range 150 black widow - advanced stealth fighter invisible to enemy sight and radar due to wavefront cloaking technology . t3 - cost 2500 - time 134 - armor 1500 - speed 370 - view 370 - size 30 - terrain air attacks land air sea - dps 425 - attack 850 . 0 - repeat rate 2 . 0 - ammo speed 400 - range 300\nhelical computing grid - installing new target motion analysis computers yields 15 % better range on ships . t1 - points 1 - time 180 bandpass filter - increasing your passive sonar technology allows you to detect ships 19 % farther away . t1 - points 1 - time 70 torpedo discharge casing - naval units firepower is increased 11 % due to better fragmentation . t2 - points 3 - time 80 high efficiency generators - all power generators produce 15 % more power . t1 - points 3 - time 120 precise launch algorithm - refine the trajectory algorithms of your sea turrets yeilding 15 % better range . t1 - points 2 - time 95 explosives chemistry - upgrade sea turret projectiles chemistry to increase their damage by 15 % . t2 - points 2 - time 130 supercavitating propeller - supercavitation is used to gain increased ship speed of 15 % by reduced prop friction . t3 - points 2 - time 70 reactive hull plating - add intelligent hull plating to your ships for 9 % more protection . t3 - points 2 - time 70 high temp plasma relays - upgrade your shields plasma relay circuits to expand the shield radius by 20 % . t3 - points 2 - time 150 gould positronium - new laser driver technology increases disruptor output by 30 % . t3 - points 2 - time 90\nfuel refinery - a higher octane fuel provides your ground forces 15 % more speed . t1 - points 2 - time 90 flir prism focusing - ground units have 18 % increased visability thanks to a new imaging technology . t1 - points 1 - time 60 topological lightweight armor - improve armor technology for vehicles through the topological arrangement of multiple materials to achieve 15 % more armor . t2 - points 2 - time 70 high volume charges - increase the powder charge of turret shells by 10 % yeilding better range . t2 - points 2 - time 120 specialized optics - creating special optical components for turrets yeilds 20 % better view . t1 - points 1 - time 30 dirty ordinance - outfit turrets with chemically laced ammo to increase their damage by 13 % . t1 - points 3 - time 90 high strength barricades - reinforce your walls with 20 % more steel . t1 - points 1 - time 60 molecular hardened steel - surround all buildings with a special blend of steel to increase the damage they can withstand by 17 % . t1 - points 3 - time 180 laser etched barrels - a more precise barrel manufacturing technique increases your ground units range by 16 % . t1 - points 3 - time 90 explosives research - refine the chemical recipe for your ground units increasing firepower by 12 % . t3 - points 3 - time 120 advanced ceramic armor - add ceramic plating to all turrets to increase the damage they can take by 16 % . t3 - points 1 - time 60\ncarbon fiber turbines - lighter weight turbines allow your aircraft to travel 15 % faster . t2 - points 3 - time 120 laser guidance system - aircraft can lock onto targets 22 % farther . t1 - points 2 - time 120 advanced radar waveguide - precision manufacturing leads to 16 % performance increase aircrafts radar . t1 - points 1 - time 70 secret agents - implant agents in enemy labs giving you detailed intel on their research . agents also report detailed stats on enemy units . t1 - points 1 - time 120 intelligence service - gather intel on the number of enemy units and buildings and specific details about enemy plans . t1 - points 3 - time 120 uwb radar - upgrade your radar towers to use ultra - wideband technology to increase resolution and unit tracking capabilities . t1 - points 1 - time 50 dual property steel armor - manufacturing technology to fabricate covers for critical components yields a 20 % increase in aircraft protection . t3 - points 1 - time 70 shell casing research - airborne units firepower is now 14 % more lethal . t3 - points 2 - time 80 base jamming - upgrade your radar jammers with high current switches to increase radar jamming range by 35 % . t3 - points 1 - time 60\n- shields protect units from bullets and small rockets by creating a high intensity plasma field .\n- the optical disruptor blocks enemy satelites views by shining a high intensity light at them .\nattacks sea sub - dps 3400 - attack 5100 . 0 - repeat rate 3 . 0 - ammo speed 100 - range 300 - requires betniah\nattacks land sea - dps 3040 - attack 912 . 0 - repeat rate 1 . 2 - ammo speed 300 - range 300 - requires isonium\nattacks land sea - dps 2600 - attack 650 . 0 - repeat rate 1 . 0 - ammo speed 320 - range 300 - requires crom\nattacks land sea - dps 3000 - attack 300 . 0 - repeat rate 0 . 8 - ammo speed 200 - range 300 - requires xephal\nattacks land air sea - dps 3000 - attack 200 . 0 - repeat rate 0 . 4 - ammo speed 600 - range 300 - requires nuba\nattacks land sea - dps 133 - attack 8000 . 0 - repeat rate 60 . 0 - ammo speed 0 - uses laser - range 10000 - requires rhoxia\njericho v - icbms can destroy a huge area anywhere . t1 - cost 15000 - time 400 - armor 1000 - speed 500 - view 64 - size 56 - terrain air - range 500 poseidon - icbm equiped with an upper atmosphere detonator which creates an emp which disables all surface units for 30 seconds . t1 - cost 8000 - time 200 - armor 1000 - speed 500 - view 64 - size 35 - terrain air - range 400\nto research technologies you must build a research lab . there are three labs and they are named the looking glass , orchid , and tempest . each lab allows researching technologies for the three main classes of units : land , sea , and air . researching technologies allows you to greatly increase your units firepower , armor , and speed . you are given 7 points to spend on technologies and can earn more . you can see how many points you have by viewing the info pane when selecting a lab . you will only be able to research a fraction of the available technologies , so choose them wisely . this makes the game more interesting as you will fight opponents with different bonuses and strategies than yourself .\nnote : gaining additional research points only happens the first time you do one of the things above .\n( added v1 . 1 ) as units get kills they gain levels and increase their stats . after a unit has reached level 5 it is considered elite and glows gold . you will also hear a level up sound play and see a text notification when the unit reaches a new level 5 or higher . the maximum level for a unit is 10 . stats are increased based on the unit type . units display medals which represent their tech level and kill level in the info pane and next to their armor bar when they are selected and at least level 5 . tech 1 units have bronze badges , tech 2 silver , and tech 3 gold . although mega units do not level they do display the highest ranking medals with a star and six bars .\nstatic units are non - mobile units such as turrets , torpedo launchers , and missile launchers .\nalthough maximum armor is increased , current armor health is not , so the unit will need to be repaired for full armor .\nfor example an air unit with 70 kills ( level 10 ) would get an armor bonus of 150 % and attack bonus of 50 % .\nmost landscapes can have any type of the six resources ( xephal , crom , isonium , betniah , rhoxia , nuba ) , but primarily ground based landscapes won ' t have the unique resources that allow you to build naval mega units , and primarily water based landscapes won ' t have the land related unique resources . to see which resources can build which type of mega unit see the units , buildings , & technologies section .\na large sea in the center of the map surrounded by land on all sides .\na few large landmasses with rivers between them , you may be in the sea or on land .\na medium sized island in the center with all of the resources on it .\nif your leader ( on a transport hovercraft ) dies you lose . the transport hovercraft is a super armored and very fast .\nwhen playing teams and after one team wins , team members must defeat each other .\nbuilding mega units requires a specialized mine to be built on a unique resource . you can see which resource each mega unit requires in the unit info pane .\nif you are building a mega unit and the mine related to it is destroyed , production of the mega unit is halted until the mine is rebuilt .\nresearching secret agents allows you to see each enemies researched technology and detailed enemy stats .\nyou will not be able to see or select enemy units that are not in your visible range .\nbuilding an eagle eye satellite system will enable full view of all explored areas on the map .\nresearching intelligence service will give you detailed stats on the enemy such as number of units and buildings . it also gives you exact information on enemy mega unit and nuke construction and deployment .\nresearching uwb radar will display each units name by its radar signature and outline building sizes .\nwhen a mega unit is destroyed any unit within its explosion radius is damaged .\nusually attacks are carried out by multiple units , to help you coordinate this you can group units together so they can be selected by clicking a group shortcut . using the keyboard you can set 10 groups using the keys 0 - 9 , to set a group use shift 0 - 9 , and to recall a group press 0 - 9 .\nsome units which you need to build a lot of , allow building several at a time , such as walls and power cells . to build many at a time , click the unit icon , then in the game play area click and drag which will create a line of units .\nto build several units at one factory , hold shift and click the unit icon , this will queue 5 units at once . to build several units at several factories , select the factories by double clicking one of them , then click a unit icon in the command area , a unit will be queued in each factory selected . you can also dequeue units by right - clicking an icon .\nto select all units of the same type on the screen double click any unit , you can also add to , and remove from the selection using keys , see the customize controls screen .\nto select all offensive units press t . to select all ground units press y . to select all airborne units press u . to select all sea units press i .\nwhen new units are created their default order is attack . to change a units standing orders select the unit , then click on the order icons in the command area , or press the o key to toggle through them . if you change multiple units orders at once , all units will be set to the new orders given to the first unit in the selection .\nunit orders are : hold - don ' t move or return fire even if attacked . defend - don ' t move but do return fire . attack - return fire and automatically move and attack enemy units within view . engage - if a new target is found while moving cancel the move orders and attack the new target . patrol - continuously move between the current location and the next location given , attack any new target in range . scout - travel to unseen locations .\na rally point is where new units are sent immediately after they are created . when a factory is selected the rally point will display as a small white cross . to change the rally point hold shift and click where you want to set the rally point when you have a building selected .\nmost of the controls in the game can be issued via the keyboard . these are customizable in the games settings .\nyou can tell a unit is cloaked if it has a purple aura around it . units must uncloak for 5 seconds after firing . the other players cannot see cloaked units in any way .\nyou can accelerate the build time of a unit or building by selecting it and pressing the a key . accelerating the build costs you double . researching technologies cannot be accelerated .\nthe background of the unit icon tells you if a structure can be placed on land , air , or sea . if it is a mobile unit the icon background will tell you where the unit can travel .\nunits have different attack capabilities , some can only attack land , air , or sea units . some can attack multiple types of units , the unit info pane displays when hovering over a unit icon and will tell you specifics about each unit .\nto quickly create another structure of the same type as you previously created , press the d key .\nyou can see how much total power is used and produced by selecting a power generating unit .\nyou can see how much total storage you have and is used by selecting your headquarters or any storage unit . when your storage usage is over 90 % the credits status will change red .\nbuild the biggest power plant you can afford as bigger plants produce more power per cost .\nthe group status window shows the state of all of your groups . you can select a group by clicking in the window . small icons next to the health bar show if the group is moving or attacking .\nyou can change the current music track during gameplay by pressing esc and selecting settings > music track .\nuse the mutator setting to change what units are allowed in the game . for example ground units only , no defensive units , no icbms , etc .\nchange the victory type setting to play different game types such as : assassination , arms race , team traitors , all your base , and the mega project .\nyou can gain additional research points by building a spec mine , creating a mega unit , defeating a mega unit , or creating an icbm .\nto quickly send units to a location you can right click in the mini map . you can also right click in the mini map to select units or place buildings .\nyou can hold shift while scrolling the map with the cursor or arrow keys to scroll faster .\nthe ai has various attack strategies and formations . it doesn ' t cheat by using more credits or by building units faster than you can . the adaptive setting will try to match your speed and complexity of game play , but if you find it is too easy the hard and robotic settings are more challenging .\nbecause of a graphics library limitation you cannot switch windows when playing fullscreen , if you need to switch windows while playing the game , change the to windowed mode . settings > graphics > full screen = off\nthe keys to recall groups are changable , but the keys to set groups 1 - 9 , 0 are hardcoded to ! @ # $ % ^ & * ( ) respectively ( these are the keys when you hold shift and press 0 - 9 ) , therefore , it is recommended that you do not change the keys to recall groups . if the shift + number isn ' t working there is also another way to set groups . in the games settings menu click on controls > define custom controls , and define the set group toggle key , then to set a group when playing , press and release the set group toggle key , then press the # you want the group to be .\non slower computers , the game defaults to drawing stippled fog of war and not drawing reflections in the water , to force these on you can change the settings . xml file variables called stippledfog to 1 and drawwaterreflection to 1 , you can open the file with textedit .\nif you are experiencing low game performance set the game to use a lower resolution ( in the games settings > graphics menu , the resolution option ) , try using a 640x480 resolution . if that doesn ' t seem to help you can try lower the settings as explained in the mobile game setting section at the end of this help file .\nif the resolution you want to use isn ' t listed in the game you can change it manually in the settings . xml file .\ndifficulty - 6 difficulty levels , including adaptive ai which tries to match your play .\nlandscape - changes how the map is generated , where players are located , water , land , resources , etc . 11 settings .\noasis - a large sea in the center of the map surrounded by land on all sides .\nchoke point - water runing through the center of the map with swamp in the middle .\ncenter point - all resources are at the center of the map with lakes and forests .\ncontinental - a few large landmasses with rivers between them , you may be in the sea or on land .\nfortress - a medium sized island in the center with all of the resources on it .\nclimate - changes what the map looks like , trees , water , ground , etc . 4 settings .\nno tech 1 units - focus on defense and economy with no fear of being rushed .\ntech 3 only - focus on defense and economy with no fear of being rushed .\nassassination - if your leader ( on a transport hovercraft ) dies you lose . the transport hovercraft is a super armored and very fast .\nteam traitors - when playing teams and after one team wins , team members must defeat each other .\nreveal map - determines how fog of war is setup , normal , discovered , all visible .\npopulation - max population settings 50 - 1000 per team ( 25 - 500 on mobile ) .\nauto create groups - auto create land , air , sea groups of units if group is empty .\nauto show menu - show the units build menu when selecting a factory or lab .\nyou can create new units , new technologies , new buildings , new gui , and new terrains all by editing the game xml files . xml files are a type of text file kind of formatted like html ."]}
{"id": 54269, "summary": [{"text": "the jumeirah lakes towers free zone ( jlt free zone ) is the free zone authority for the jlt free zone .", "topic": 1}, {"text": "it was established in 2002 as a strategic initiative of the government of dubai with a mandate to provide the physical , market and financial infrastructure required to set up a commodities market place in dubai .", "topic": 24}, {"text": "as of 30 may 2013 it had over 6,600 registered members including both commodities and other businesses .", "topic": 26}, {"text": "jlt free zone contains modern infrastructure , free-hold property , trade networking platforms as well as industry including secure vaults and purpose-built storage facilities .", "topic": 3}, {"text": "the centre attracts key players throughout the entire value chain of a wide range of commodities sectors , together with relevant support industries such as finance , logistics and insurance .", "topic": 26}, {"text": "ahmed bin sulayem , is the executive chairman of jlt free zone . ", "topic": 0}], "title": "jumeirah lakes towers free zone", "paragraphs": ["abdullah hashim , head of the housing fee section at dubai municipality , said :\njumeirah lakes towers is not officially a free zone .\nm\u00f6venpick hotel jumeirah lakes towers . assist the guests with room requirements and familiarize them with the hotel facilities . . . .\ndubai : the dubai municipality has disputed the free - zone status of jumeirah lakes towers ( jlt ) , torpedoing thousands of residents ' hopes of getting housing fee exemptions .\nfor a limited liability company in jumeirah lakes towers ( jlt ) free zone , at least one shareholder and at least one director is required . the minimum share capital is aed 50 , 000 for each new company .\nas jumeirah lakes towers ( jlt ) is located in the heart of new dubai and serviced by two dubai metro stations within the community , the company registration in jlt free zone is located on sheikh zayed road , which is the main arterial road connecting dubai and abu dubai . jumeirah free zone ( jlt ) free zone is also having close proximity to jebel ali free zone ( jafza ) and ports , along with al maktoum international airport and dubai logistics corridor .\njumeirah lakes towers ( jlt ) is located in the heart of new dubai and is one of the largest and fastest developing uae free zones . it is a lakefront community covering over 200 hectares , has four lakes , 64 commercial and residential towers , four hotels , leisure facilities and 160 retail outlets . over 50 , 000 people live and work in the jlt free zone .\njumeirah lakes towers location jlt is located in new dubai , opposite the dubai marina . it is on the border of sheikh zayed road between the greens and ibn battuta mall .\nthe jlt free zone is a free zone consisting of the jumeirah lakes towers ( jlt ) , a 200 hectare , mixed - use waterfront master development located in dubai , uae . over the years , the jlt free zone has been increasingly popular among businesses opting for a real presence in dubai with minimal set up cost and a strategic location . as at date , the jlt free zone has registered over 4 , 000 companies .\njumeirah lakes towers is a free - zone district planned around a series of lakes and offers a mix of commercial and residential high - rise buildings . a popular place for young professionals , the community hosts a range of small to large companies and boasts a number of dining options from caf\u00e9s to high - end restaurants .\njlt is not a free zone . none of the buildings there are considered part of a free zone ,\nhe said .\ndubai multi commodities centre authority ( dmcc ) is the free zone licensing authority of jlt . it is housed at the famous almas tower , the tallest commercial tower in the middle east . dmcc was established by royal decree in 2002 . dmcc\u2019s client service centre provides government and client services enabling the hassle - free establishment of businesses at jumeirah lakes towers ( jlt ) free zone .\nthe development of the jlt free zone continued with the completion of five more towers in the first three months of 2011 , bringing the total to 58 . eight other towers are due to be delivered by december 2011 . these include one residential and one mixed - use tower , two hotel and serviced apartment towers , and four office towers .\njumeriah lakes tower . zaiyna laundry & dry cleaning offer a thoroughly satisfying garment cleaning process and provides free pickup and free delivery with in . . .\ndmcc service centre was established to offer all the services involved in registering and managing a company under one roof . the dmcc service centre is housed at almas tower ( level 1 ) , jumeirah lakes towers , new dubai .\n8th floor , platinum tower , jumeirah lakes towers , dubai , united arab emirates t . : + 971 4 450 4707 skype : wis . uae working hours : 09 : 00 to 18 : 00 sun - thu ( gmt + 4 )\njumeirah lake towers , cluster m , hds business center , 40th floor 4001 . btms consultancy dmcc is the overseas consultant of bahria town pvt limited ( asia\u2019s . . .\nif you are looking to join the free zone , please use our application form below .\nthe fastest growing free zone development in the uae , jumeirah lakes towers ( jlt ) is a 200 - hectare , mixed - use waterfront master development facilitating both business and community living by offering commercial , residential and retail property for sale and lease . from multinational organizations and major regional industry participants , to small and medium sized businesses and start - up companies , today , the jlt free zone has over 6 , 500 companies enjoying its facilities and services .\nhashim said residents of towers in the \u2018mini - manhattan ' around man - made lakes developed by nakheel have bombarded them with queries about the housing fee exemption following an xpress report .\ncompany registration / formation in jlt has streamlined processes , dependable and world class customer support , services and good industry clustering , modern and state of the art infrastructure , prime location in dubai and freehold commercial and residential property are few of the reasons why the jumeirah lakes towers ( jlt ) free zone is your first choice for startup or relocation of your business in dubai .\none of the fastest growing free zone in dubai , united arab emirates , jumeirah lakes towers ( jlt ) is spread over 200 - hectare , mixed - use waterfront master development facilitating both business and community and offering commercial , retail and residential property for sale and lease . the jlt free zone has over 6 , 400 companies enjoying its facilities and services and which are diversified from multinational organizations and other major regional industry players , to small and medium sized companies and start - up businesses and entrepreneurs .\nfree zones offer the possibility to foreign investors of having 100 % ownership of a company based in uae , thereby circumventing the common requirement in middle east countries of having a local business partner with a majority stake . however , free zone companies are only allowed to operate inside the free zone areas ( except under exceptional derogation ) and thus should rent or buy offices and commercial spaces in the specified free zone areas . this constraint sometimes means that free zone property prices may not reflect the market realities and businessmen often complain about the \u2018limited\u2019 choice in terms of offices / commercial spaces available within such free zone areas . also , most dubai free zones offer only office and warehouse facilities ( industrial free zones sometimes offer accommodation for manual workers only ) with free zone workers and families having to live outside the free zone areas , which entails daily commuting and additional transportation cost .\nthere are a lot of areas claimed as free zones , but they are not free zones . the article [ published on september 24 , 2009 ] stated the free zone areas are exempt [ from housing fee ] ; jlt was wrongly named a free zone . we never said that\u2026 this has created a lot of confusion .\nto start your business in the jlt free zone please contact one of our offices or submit an online enquiry .\nthe dubai multi commodities centre ( dmcc ) is the master developer and licensing authority for the jumeirah lakes towers ( jlt ) free zone , one of the largest , fastest growing mixed - use developments in dubai . owned by the government of dubai , dmcc was established in 2002 , by royal rule no 4 of 2002 , with a mandate to enhance commodity trade flows through the emirate by providing the physical , market and financial infrastructure required .\njumeirah lakes towers ( jlt ) and jlt embankment is a dynamic waterfront community , encompassing attractive residential and office towers alongside hotels , leisure and retail outlets . the landmark almas tower is the natural focal point of the development , situated on an island surrounded by water in the centre of the community . the tower shall house the dubai diamond exchange and dubai multi commodities centre ( dmcc ) member businesses in the gold , diamond , energy and commodities industries .\nthe fastest growing free zone development in the united arab emirates , jlt free zone is a 200 - hectare , mixed - use waterfront master development facilitating both business and community living by offering commercial , residential and retail property for sale and lease .\njlt companies range from large corporations to start ups , and they all benefit from the reputation of the jlt freezone as a global business hub . the financial times fdi magazine awarded the jlt free zone the global free zone of the year . it is given a rating of a by standard & poor that makes it the first free zone in dubai to receive a full rating .\nwe ' ve raised this issue with the concerned authorities to come up with a clarification on free zone areas in dubai .\nhere in the heart of dubai , at the centre of the jumeirah lakes towers district , you will find all you need to live , work and thrive . made for trade , dmcc has everything to set up , grow and build your business . three times crowned \u2018global free zone of the year\u2019 by the financial times fdi magazine , it is home to a vibrant community , innovative infrastructure , world - class services and a stunning choice of properties , all minutes from excellent air , sea and road links to the world .\ndmcc eservices provides 24 / 7 secure access to its eservices clients for a wide range of services via the dmcc free zone member portal .\nattracting a diverse range of companies from around the world , we pride ourselves in delivering high performance and nurturing a richly interconnected free zone where your business can take root , grow and continue to thrive . here some of our members explain why the free zone works so well for them .\nthe jlt free zone enables the registration and licensing of companies for a wide range of business activities . the two types of business licenses available are ( i ) dmcc license ( activities in commodities and related trade / services ) and ( ii ) jlt license ( other business activities ) . within the jlt free zone , companies can set up as a new company , as a branch , as a subsidiary or as a representative office . also , jlt free zone is one of the only free zones in dubai to offer a flexi desk facility for companies intending to minimise set up cost . under the flexi desk facility the free zone company shall have a registered physical address in dubai ( within the jlt free zone ) and will be able to employ and apply for employment / residence visa for 3 employees . jlt free zone handles visa applications and other related government services and also supports new companies in obtaining services required to establish their businesses in dubai .\nworldwide incorporation services specializes in dubai south free zone company formation , establishment of branches of local and foreign companies , opening bank accounts and visa processing services .\nsituated in the heart of new dubai and serviced by two metro stations within the community , the jlt free zone is located on sheikh zayed road , the main arterial connecting dubai and abu dubai , and in close proximity to jebel ali free zone and ports , al maktoum international airport , and dubai logistics corridor .\neach activity of a company falls under a specific license type . below is an overview of the basic expenses associated with a new company registration in the jlt free zone :\npb no . 41666 , p3 - hamriyah business centre , hamriyah free zone , sharjah , uae . e - mail : accounts @ urltoken phone : + 971 50 8873115\nan official said jlt ' s status must be clarified by a decree or law , adding that free zone claims by a developer does not mean housing fee exemption for its residents .\njlt free zone company formation also allows a tax holiday for the first initial 50 years of business operation . this is meant to provide businesses with the resources and time for proper establishment .\nthis is always crucial to understand the initial costs for a company start - up . below is an overview of the basic expenses associated with a new company registration in the jlt free zone :\nby setting up a free zone company in the uae you can enjoy the privileges of onshore presence and uae and international trading tax free , open a bank account in the uae or outside the uae and own property in dubai or rak . residence visa is given to investors and staff .\nwith pre - approval to establish your new dubai branch within days , your business can be up , running and trading in no time in the world ' s # 1 free zone of the year .\nuntil january 2014 , the dmcc authority provided 2 license types , the dmcc and jlt licenses . dmcc free zone companies\u2019 business activities were in the commodities and commodities related sectors . the jlt free zone companies\u2019 business activities were in sectors related to non - commodities . since february 2014 , the dmcc authority began licensing all business activities under one dmcc license . all companies that were previously licensed under the jlt license were transferred to a dmcc license .\nbeing a jlt free zone licensed entity you are required to rent an office . number of visas you are eligible for depend on the office\u2019s size \u2013 1 visa per 9 sq . m . here are the options currently available :\nin the light of the above mentioned advantages and with the uae remaining the hub of the region , jlt free zone is the must - have option if an investor is looking to set up base in the emirate of dubai .\nforeign investors wishing to retain 100 per cent company ownership need to opt for a free zone licence . dubai excels in free zones \u2013 it was the first business destination to pioneer the concept . it now has a range of free zones serving specific needs \u2013 aviation , automotive , academia , design , healthcare , it , finance , training , media , gold and gem trading , commodities trading , start - ups , printing and production , manufacturing and distribution .\nin 2017 , we were delighted to win the \u2018global free zone of the year\u2019 award from the financial times\u2019 fdi magazine for the third consecutive year , in recognition of our commitment to world - class services , innovative infrastructure and connections .\nworldwide incorporation services specializes in dubai jlt free zone company formation , establishment of branches of local and foreign entities , opening bank accounts and visa processing services . since 1998 , wis has been a leading corporate service provider of international incorporations .\na jlt free zone limited liability company can be formed with one or more shareholders . the minimum number of directors is one . director can be of any nationality and need not be resident in the uae . corporate directors are permitted .\nstreamlined processes , dependable customer support , unique services and industry clustering , modern infrastructure , prime location , freehold commercial and residential property are some of the reasons why the jlt free zone is your first choice for locating your business in dubai .\nsince the start of 2011 , dmcc has registered over 400 companies , averaging over 100 per month ; a rise of 65 % over the same period in 2010 . this growth continues to make jlt the fastest growing free zone in the uae .\nhashim added that the municipality , however , is waiting for a list that clearly states the areas designated as free zones .\nif you\u2019re setting up in one of dubai\u2019s many free zones , you\u2019ll need to deal with the respective authority as each one can be different . the best way is to log on to : urltoken for a breakdown of the respective authorities and their individual offers to find the most suitable for you . foreign investors wishing to retain 100 per cent company ownership need to opt for a free zone licence .\ndmcc is home to nearly 92 , 000 people who live and work here . with its striking waterfront , beautiful community park and stunning skyline of 66 towers , you can enjoy a high quality lifestyle with superb restaurants , hotels , education facilities and healthcare .\nstart our 8 - step process of jlt company formation now and set up your uae business of choice . any jlt company formation type and uae business license in dubai , ras - al - khaimah ( rak ) or any other emirate in the uae , offshore , free zone or local .\nif you\u2019re setting up in one of dubai\u2019s many free zones , you\u2019ll need to deal with the respective authority as each one can be different .\nall of the zones offer 100 per cent company tax exemption and free and full repatriation of profits . in some zones , property ownership is allowed and there are no restrictions on the number of activities . however , each zone also has its own specific requirements and offerings , with details available from dubai fdi .\njlt , on the other hand , consists of 79 towers offering a good mix of quality commercial , residential and retail property for sale or lease at competitive rates in an area which is commonly referred to as the \u201cnew dubai\u201d . the basic idea behind the development is to work , live and play in jlt . at about just 45 minutes from abu dhabi and very close to the beach and marina , jlt hosts a number of retail outlets from restaurants to coffee shops , hotels , leisure facilities and supermarkets . jlt , being located on the sheikh zayed road , is close to both the jebel ali free zone ports and the al maktoum international airport . companies registered in the free zones are thus allowed and able to use the port and airport facilities .\njlt has a residential population of over 15 , 000 and approximately 8 , 000 people work in the free zone today . considerable progress has been made on the infrastructure around completed clusters , and landscaping is also taking shape around the promenade , with four playgrounds now open and accessible to residents and non - residents alike .\ndmcc member zone provides clients with an online platform for the communication of useful information and latest developments , the sharing of documents and rules and regulations , upcoming events and more .\nits ownership system is unique in a way that the authorities do not own most of the properties . quality residential and commercial properties with leasehold or free hold option .\nyour subscription to our list has been confirmed . we ' ve sent your business itinerary to your inbox . start a free account on visit dubai to customise your trip .\na unique combination of free zone status , state of the art commercial and residential property and top - tier commodities and financial services , puts dmcc in a class of its own . added to this , ongoing investment in the most interconnected , innovative infrastructure and leading business services makes it easy to trade from here . efficiently , effortlessly , anywhere in the world .\nalmost 90 , 000 people live and work here , attracted by our vibrant community , stunning property and high quality lifestyle . with excellent air , sea and road links , it is the ideal business base for dubai , the uae and beyond . as endorsed by the \u2018global free zone of the year\u2019 award from the financial times fdi magazine for three years now , dmcc is indeed , made for trade .\nahmed bin sulayem , executive chairman , dmcc , commented : \u201cthis is a milestone moment for dmcc as we welcome our 3 , 000 th company to the jlt free zone . we are registering record monthly numbers , which clearly highlights the attraction of dubai and jlt . as well as driving company registrations , our focus for 2011 remains on introducing improved and new services together with the continued improvement of the jlt development . \u201d\nmalcolm wall morris , chief executive office , dmcc , said : \u201cjlt remains the fastest growing free zone in the uae and we are pleased to see that the vast majority of company registrations are new to the region , with particular interest coming from europe and india . dmcc is committed to adding value to the uae economy and remains focused on attracting companies from outside the uae in our chosen geographies and business sectors . \u201d\nthe uae is a country offering unparalleled lifestyle options , security , confidentiality , exceptionally advantageous tax regimes , exciting business and investment opportunities and a wide spectrum of fantastic free hold properties with 100 % foreign ownership .\nkhalid ahmad abdul qader , head of housing and markets revenue unit , earlier told xpress the municipality does not charge housing fees to those who live inside free zones , but freehold property residents are not exempt from the fee .\nthis zone is close to major commerce centers . as a result , a jlt company operating in the area is able to achieve more business accomplishments . since it is located on a logistics corridor , there is a higher access to more shipping means for transporting goods and products across the globe . it includes a direct access to new maktoum international airport , dubai marina and the sheikh zayed road .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 strict / / en\nurltoken\ndmcc continues to attract both international and regional companies to dubai with over 93 % of 2011 registrations being from companies and entrepreneurs new to the emirate . the relevance of dubai\u2019s location between the east and west is underlined by the diverse nationalities of dmcc\u2019s member companies where 25 % come from europe , 20 % from mena , 17 . 5 % from india and asia , and the remainder from the rest of the world . the many benefits dmcc offers to member companies have also attracted firms to jlt from a wide range of business sectors , including gold , oil , shipping and consulting services .\nthe jlt community enjoys an extensive array of cafes , restaurants and retail outlets opening at a steady pace . today , there are over 100 outlets in jlt with the latest additions providing retail amenities such as pizzame and spaghetti club ; together with services such fitness centres , beauty salons and spas , pharmacies and dance studios .\ndmcc continues to successfully facilitate commodity trade through dubai and support the growth of the gold , diamond , pearl , tea and cotton trade . this is evidenced by the record 2010 trade numbers dmcc\u2019s commodity subsidiaries have witnessed .\ndiamond trading reached record volumes of 268 . 7 million carats in 2010 up 50 % on 2009 . the total value of diamonds traded in 2010 also doubled reaching $ 35 . 1 billion , making diamonds the second most valuable commodity imported in dubai , according to the federal customs authority .\nin january this year , the dubai diamond exchange hosted a three day auction where 34 , 000 carats of polished diamonds were sold for a total consideration of $ 7 . 2 million . in april , dmcc hosted the bi - annual world federation of diamond bourses ( \u2018wfdb\u2019 ) presidents meeting . this was the first meeting of its kind in the region and incorporated the wfdb african summit attended by former african presidents as well as ministers of mines from five african countries .\ngold also set a record , with $ 41 . 3 billion traded through dubai in 2010 with india remaining dubai\u2019s leading partner , and switzerland ranking second , highlighting the emirate\u2019s role as the gateway connecting the indian sub - continent and europe .\nthe dubai tea trading centre ( dttc ) transacted a record 10 . 6million kilos and imported 116 . 5 million kilos of multi - origin tea in 2010 , an increase of 41 % and 15 % respectively compared with 2009 .\nin january , the dubai pearl exchange ( dpe ) hosted the world\u2019s first commercial trade auctions outside asia . the event , held over four days , featured tahitian , golden and south sea pearls from robert wan , jewelmer and paspaley pearling respectively . the auction attracted more than 100 pearl traders from 20 nations and netted sales of more than $ 13 . 5 million in wholesale value .\nthe international cotton association ( ica ) held its annual meeting in dubai for the first time in march . the dubai cotton centre ( dcc ) was a key sponsor of the event which emphasised the importance of dubai as a cotton trading hub connecting the consumer and producer markets .\nequate invests over $ 2 . 8 million in society & decreases greenhouse gases by over 1 percent through sustainability efforts\nbrunswick is an international corporate communications partnership that helps businesses and other organizations address critical communications challenges . more . . .\nbrunswick is an international corporate communications partnership that helps businesses and other organizations address critical communications challenges .\nbrunswick advises clients across the gulf countries from its permanent office in the united arab emirates . the multinational team is comprised of communications experts with extensive international and regional experience and language skills including : arabic , english , farsi , and french .\ntoday more than 15 , 000 companies call dmcc home , ranging from multinational corporations to start - ups . a further 170 companies join us every month , 95 % of which are new to dubai . whatever their size and status , every member company is united in benefiting from unparalleled access to world - class business services , connections and infrastructure .\nlooking to expand your business ? at dmcc , you can open a branch of your existing enterprise and be able to do business in the world\u2019s most dynamic centre for global trade .\nas an expatriate , you can own 100 % of the company you are setting up and remit all profits to your home territory , without restriction .\nnetwork with 15 , 000 member companies representing 170 + countries and 20 + business sectors in an interconnected marketplace with boundless opportunities .\nsituated in the heart of dubai , dmcc is within fast , easy reach of both airports , jebel ali port harbour and the expo2020 site , while adjoining some of the most prestigious visitor , retail and residential districts in the world .\nalmost every business activity you can think of can be found in dmcc . you can set up as a branch , subsidiary or new limited liability company . we also offer flexible office solutions , from plug and play flexi - desks and serviced offices to multi - storey offices for lease or sale .\nas a dmcc member , you will find everything you need for every stage of your business journey under one roof . with easy access to more resources to invest in growing your business , you will be better equipped for success .\nreflecting our commitment to innovation , you can access a wide range of services on the dmcc member portal from any device , anytime and anywhere in the world , ensuring a rapid response to any requests .\njlt is divided into alphabetically assigned clusters , each unique in layout , function and format . and , with two metro stations and excellent transport links , our community is highly accessible .\ndmcc provided us with a platform where almost all other commodities companies were present . it provides a fantastic ecosystem in which we can operate . dmcc is very customer friendly and flexible : from the very beginning , they were with us at every step .\nfor us , dmcc is known for making things happen and this is what we are all about , so the reason why we are in dmcc is because our earliest conversations didn\u2019t remain conversations , they transferred into actions .\ndmcc had the perfect team of people who were looking at diamond related ideas , challenges and issues . that was the key differentiating factor . the dubai diamond exchange is a very interesting platform where we can really connect to the global diamond bourses and understand what\u2019s happening all over the world .\nthese jobs have been sourced from a website , company or service that identifies roles that can be performed by people with certain types of disabilities . this is in no way an indication that jobs without this tag are not suitable for people with disabilities .\nshami gourmet opened its first branch at the beginning of 2015 which is in dubai marina one of the most touristic and exciting place of dubai and ideally . . .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\na to z services for jlt company formation , management and administration from a leading jlt company formation agent . work with us for guaranteed high standard of professional services and a friendly approach , very competitive and fair prices , fast and competent execution , your minimum involvement and peace of mind .\nconstructive use of jlt company formation in the uae can yield the investor significant advantages . tax , security , confidentiality and lifestyle advantages . read about the uae advantages and uae facts .\ndmcc has registered over 5500 companies , including well - known multi - national companies as well as established regional industry players and sme\u2019s .\ndmcc has a strong regulatory regime and compliance procedures which are in line with the uae federal government\u2019s related laws and regulations of international bodies .\nopening hours sunday to thursday \u2013 8 . 00 am till 5 . 00 pm\nwhen the client has received his / her business license , he / she can apply for visas , residence permits and other services .\napplies only if there is a uae visa from another sponsor . copy accepted if it is presented on company letterhead , signed and stamped\nrecent utility bill showing home address . confirmation letter signed by the landlord for tenants is required as well as the passport copy\nto be signed in the presence of a dmcc member services executive or notarised and attested by the uae embassy or by apostille . see templates .\noriginal documents required for verification by a dmcc member services executive . tenancy agreement to be in the name of the reserved company and valid for at least one year from the date of submission , mentioning the size / area and location of the office . if there is more than one purchaser , both owners must sign the lease agreement . for owned property , the title deed or the current dated certificate of ownership must be under the same name of the dmcc company\ndmcc handles the registration of limited liability companies and branches of foreign or local companies .\ndmcc issues licenses for an extensive range of business activities . there are three types of licenses : trading , industrial and service licenses which cover over 450 permitted business activities which are divided into the below categories :\ndmcc knowledge series offers its clients a series of workshops , seminars and lectures which are delivered by industry experts .\ndmcc personnel regularly organise networking and social events providing opportunities for business opportunities and the sharing of business expertise between dmcc\u2019s clients .\ndmcc has set up various clubs and associations to help clients socialise and interact .\ndmcc has a dedicated compliance and inspection team who make sure that all procedures are in line with laws and regulations .\ndmcc operates with international best practices and ethics . therefore its regulatory system is of the highest standard and is an important part of its provision of products and services .\nthe content of this website is currently being updated to effect changes to align our content with the oecd crs & mandatory disclosure requirements , eu tax disclosure directive and other anti - tax avoidance directives and general data protection regulation ( gdpr ) . the content of some pages is out - of - date . our firm is , at the moment , fully aligned and committed to staying compliant with the above in all client cases . we welcome clients investing in countries that within a reasonable time frame intend to take up residence , create substance in their company and not engage in aggressive tax avoidance activities or having tax benefit or crs avoidance as the main purpose of their investment .\nthis website uses cookies to improve your experience . we ' ll assume you ' re ok with this , but you can opt - out if you wish . accept read more\nthe best way is to log on to : urltoken for a breakdown of the respective authorities and their individual offers to find the most suitable for you .\ncopyright \u00a9 2018 . this site is maintained by dubai corporation of tourism & commerce marketing .\nlanguage english arabic azerbaijani czech danish german spanish finnish french cantonese ( hong kong s . a . r . ) hungarian indonesian italian japanese korean dutch norwegian polish portuguese romanian russian swedish ukrainian chinese\nurltoken no longer supports internet explorer 8 or earlier . please upgrade your browser .\nurltoken is the most widely read newspaper , and online site in english in the middle east . with a daily bpa audited paid circulation of over 93 , 068 as of june 2017 , and an online audience of 5 . 3 million uniques every month , it is your go to source for information on the region . sign up below to begin personalising your experience\nideal and prime business location in dubai that is strategically located close to the dubai logistics corridor . there are major transport corridors in the vicinity to allow easy movement of goods and products to market destinations .\nthe business environment is secure and regulated for professional working environment . global best practices are enforced to ensure corporations have a conducive business environment .\nthere is efficient and seamless business registration and licensing procedure . the procedure is done within a few working days , which gives businesses ample time to set up and start operations .\nestablishment card is mandatory to apply for all visa types \u2013 investor / partner / employment visa . operation fitness certificate ( ofc ) needs to be obtained annually under the company name in case a company has chosen a physical office facility .\ncost of each visa may differ depending on the visa type and whether the person in currently in or out of the uae . bank guarantee deposit is refundable after company\u2018s deregistration . employment visa for employees and investors in dmcc is valid for 3 years .\n1 fetter lane , london , ec4a 1br united kingdom t . : + 44 2038788619 skype : urltoken working hours : 09 : 00 to 18 : 00 weekdays ( gmt 0 )\nunit a , 25 / f , united centre , no . 95 queensway , admiralty , hong kong t . : + 852 3158 2688 skype : urltoken working hours : 09 : 00 to 18 : 00 weekdays ( gmt + 8 )\n4 profiti ilia , kanika business centre , office 101b , 4046 limassol , cyprus t . : + 357 25 812 242 skype : wis . cyprus working hours : 08 : 30 to 17 : 30 weekdays ( gmt + 2 )\ntrinity house , victoria , mahe seychelles t . : + 248 432 5881 working hours : 08 : 00 to 17 : 00 weekdays ( gmt + 4 )\nsitemap | disclaimer | privacy statement | information security policy document | information collection \u2013 privacy notice | cookie policy | copyright notice \u00a92013 abax and / or its affiliated companies .\naurion acts as single window professional service provider for investors worldwide , to incorporate their new / branch / subsidiary companies in . . . .\nwe offer public relation services ( pro ) , with respect to various uae freezones / immigration / ministries / government departments there by saving time and money . . .\naurion is working in tandem with corporate sme division of several banks in uae to provide a wide range of assistance to freezone companies . . . .\nwe offer world class iso certification consulting services in united arab emirates ( uae ) which guarentees iso certifications from various recognised certificate bodies . .\nis one of the fastest growing mixed - use freezones in the uae with the record of issuing more than 3600 trade licenses and offering both commercial & residential freehold property solutions . geographically located opposite to dubai marina , jlt freezone attracts investors from all parts of the world because of its cost effective real estate prices and proximity to all major landmarks in dubai . dmcca issues trade license for non - commodities through jlt freezone .\nthe capital required to setup jlt company is aed 50 , 000 minimum per shareholder . the freezone license and related costs of setting up company is\nand investor can avail upto 2 visas with this flexi desk package , visa costs being separate . the licensing process takes approx 20 days from the date of submission of application . bigger offices are available at different rates in new buildings starting from approx aed 40 , 000 for 100 sq m office .\njlt freezone has merged with dmcc and now the licenses are issued under dmcc .\naurion team will assist clients in a to z matters including finding ideal location to purchase property .\nthe governing authority for jlt companies is dmcc which registers and licenses companies , provides immigration ( visa ) and other related government services . dmcc also supports new business in obtaining other value added services required to establish their businesses in dubai .\nthe minimum share capital requirement for new company\u2019s and subsidiary\u2019s is aed 50 , 000 per shareholder . for new companies with more than one shareholder , the share capital can be determined by multiplying the number of shareholders with aed 50 , 000 . branches of local or foreign companies are exempt from the requirement of additional share capital .\nnote : some activities are required a larger share - capital . minimum par value of each share should be aed 1 , 000 or multiples thereof .\ntypes of licenses for those who are interested in setting up and licensing their new or existing company in jlt can select from a wide range of business activities and license types .\nnote : those activities which fall under different categories , should apply for separate licenses for each category of activity .\nby subscribing to our mailing list you will always be update with the latest news from us .\ndmcc registers and licenses companies , provides visa and other related government services and also supports new companies in obtaining value added services required to establish their businesses in dubai .\nstrategic location on sheikh zayed road , connecting abu dhabi and dubai , and in close proximity to dubai logistics corridor .\namong the top listed auditors in uae , emirates chartered accountants group has gained immense respect and popularity with their rich service culture embarked in the area of auditing , business accounting and management consultancy .\n66b sydney road , watford , london , wd18 7qx , uk . e - mail : accounts @ urltoken\nyour gateway to global trade , dmcc is the ideal place to grow your business in dubai , the uae and beyond .\noffering boundless opportunities for global growth , discover dmcc , where business meets the world .\ntoday , dmcc is the dedicated global centre for more than 15 , 000 businesses from a wide range of industries and sectors , as diverse as agro , energy and financial services to diamonds , gold and base metals . as a dmcc member , you can access all the advantages of unparalleled trade connections direct to dubai , the uae and world\u2019s key commodities markets .\nalongside almost 90 , 000 people and more than 15 , 000 companies attracted by our vibrant community , you will be in good company . from work to leisure , enjoy the very best of all worlds in an iconic destination , combining excellent commercial opportunities with an outstanding quality of life .\nto get started , we offer everything you need to set up your business in a regulated trading environment , directly connected to global markets .\nestablished in 2002 , dmcc is a government entity with a strong record of investment in the innovative infrastructure , regulatory frameworks and services you need to succeed . with an ongoing commitment to set the global standard , dmcc will continue to make dubai the place to be for global trade . today , tomorrow and for generations to come .\na world - class district by dmcc , uptown dubai is set to become the new \u2018hotspot\u2019 of dubai offering a 24 / 7 live - work - thrive experience for residents and businesses .\nto enhance your sustainability credentials , one jlt is a premium leed gold standard building that offers energy - efficient commercial space over 14 floors and a space efficiency rate of 82 % .\nif you have a question , dmcc faqs has answers to many common queries . but if you cannot find what you need , we will be happy to help online , on the phone or in person .\nfor a list of our international service providers , please visit our isp page here .\nthank you for your interest in dmcc . fields marked with an asterisk ( * ) are required .\ni agree to register my interest with dmcc and automatically create a user account on the website .\nfast - paced and energetic ; many living in jlt work in the nearby office buildings and take advantage of the promenade for running after work and the numerous restaurants and hotels for a fun night out .\nyoung professionals looking to live close to the office so they can put in the hours to start their own successful business or climb the corporate ladder quickly and be able to make friends after hours .\nthis will permanently close your account . are you sure you want to proceed ?"]}
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", "topic": 29}], "title": "hbo go", "paragraphs": ["if possible , try uninstalling and reinstalling the hbo go or max go app .\nfor a list of hbo go tv providers , go to urltoken . see also : how do i sign up for hbo go ?\nadd hbo to your plan and get hbo on demand and hbo go free with your subscription .\nensures stability of the software release enhancements across all hbo digital products including hbo go , hbo now , max go and hbo . com . . . .\ndownload and install the hbo go and max go apps from your device ' s app store .\nyou must have hbo in your cable subscription to access content on hbo go .\nadditionally , hbo has signed up another service provider , with cox communications launching hbo go and sister service go max today .\nno . hbo go\u00ae is included with your subscription to hbo\u00ae . likewise , max go\u00ae is included when you subscribe to cinemax .\nso subscribe hbo on vue and get hbo now included . and you are sure that is not hbo go ?\nhbo go / max go can ' t play the show at this time . please try again later .\nhbo go is a free streaming service for those who subscribe to hbo through a tv provider .\nthe hbo go and max go apps for apple tv are currently not available for spectrum customers . get apple tv support .\nhbo go is available to customers who subscribe to hbo through a tv cable , satellite or telco provider , and provides access to hbo original series and countless hit movies . hbo leverages level 3\u2019s global cdn capabilities to support its hbo go platform delivery initiatives ; level 3 has provided cdn solutions to hbo for its hbo go platform since 2011 .\nnot all tv providers support hbo go on all devices . to see which devices are supported by your tv provider , go to\nhbo , home box office and hbo go are the property of home box office , inc . \u00a9 hbo asia . all rights reserved .\ncharter has different levels of bandwidth thresholds for broadband subscribers , and usage of hbo go and max go will count toward those limits .\nconsulting with various hbo go , hbo now and hbo . com service teams in architecting highly - 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up , as your cable provider may or may not offer hbo for less than $ 15 a month .\nandroid tv is filling a big gap in its app catalog with hbo go\u2014just not for comcast customers .\nlaunch hbo go on your device and select the activate your device button to get your activation code .\ni used to have hbo now as a subscription from itunes , but a while back i got hbo free with directv now , so i had to switch over to hbo go . i was totally disappointed that the hbo go app wasn\u2019t integrated with the tv app from apple . well , i just recently checked hbo go again , and it is integrated with apple\u2019s tv app now !\nthe only functional distinction between the two is that hbo go takes advantage of an existing hbo subscription , whereas hbo now is a totally standalone service . in other words : if you already subscribe to hbo through your cable or satellite service , you want hbo go . if you don\u2019t have hbo and want to subscribe to it totally apart from any other kind of cable or satellite program , you want hbo now .\nthe hbo go app on tivo enables you to access hbo\u2019s entire library of original series , hit movies , documentaries , and other programming on demand .\nbingo : in 2015 will launch stand - alone over the top hbo go service in the u . s . there are 80m homes that do not have hbo and \u201cwe will use all measures to go after them . \u201d\nhbo go and max go provide unlimited online access to any broadband - connected computer in the u . s . as well as on the iphone , ipad and certain android devices to subscribers of hbo and cinemax , respectively .\nthe only reason i didn\u2019t give 5 stars is because when i am in the tv app and i find hbo content , i click the content and i am taken to the content in hbo go , and i have to click play in hbo go to start the movie or show . in hbo now , if i find hbo content in the tv app , i just click it and i am taken to hbo now and the movie just starts playing . basically , hbo go needs to integrate with apple\u2019s tv app just like hbo now does .\nbingo : in 2015 will launch stand - alone over - the - top hbo go service in the u . s . there are 80m homes that do not have hbo and \u201cwe will use all measures to go after them . \u201d\n. considering 2014 is almost over , i ' m guessing hbo will have the app ready to go in 2015 .\nits streaming video quality may not be perfect , but hbo go for android is still a must - have for anyone who already subscribes to hbo at home .\nhbo now is the streaming service that gives you instant access to all of hbo\u00ae .\nultimately , in the video streaming market , where companies compete with often similar content , hbo go adds a ton of value to an hbo subscription . seriously . if you have hbo and a smart phone , go download it now . you probably have some major catching up to do .\nafter a three - month beta test , charter communications on thursday launched hbo & apos ; s\ntv everywhere\nservices for customers who subscribe to hbo , cinemax or both - - leaving time warner cable and cablevision systems the last major providers not offering hbo go and max go .\nhbo now and hbo go have the same great content ; unlimited access to all of hbo - every episode , every season - plus hit movies , sports , documentaries , and comedy specials . to see what shows and movies are available , go to urltoken , urltoken , or urltoken .\nkeep checking back here for more updates on when the hbo go app will be available to download on ps3 and ps4 .\nthe one major exception is comcast , which is notorious for holding up hbo go access on streaming set - top boxes . it took more than three years for comcast to support hbo go on roku players , and support on amazon\u2019s fire tv set - top was delayed by six months . comcast subscribers still can\u2019t use hbo go on playstation 3 and playstation 4 consoles .\nhbo , one of the few remaining holdouts from online video , is jumping in and offering viewers sopranos on the go .\nlast month , time warner ceo jeff bewkes signaled the idea was brewing to offer hbo go without a tv anywhere authentication , noting the increasing opportunity of broadband was making a direct - to - consumer hbo go \u201cmore viable and more interesting . \u201d\ncheck with your cable provider to see if they intend to launch hbo go and / or authenticate the app for tivo .\nthere is no way to get from one episode of a tv show in hbo go to another episode within that series .\nhbo now . hbo now has all of those same great shows , movies , and solo watching perks of hbo go , without the prerequisite of a full cable subscription . two streaming services , both alike in dignity ( and content ) , but which , you may ask , actually reigns supreme ? hbo go and hbo now are pretty similar , but there are some key differences between them that make each service unique . here\u2019s what you need to know to decide which is right for you in the battle of hbo now vs . hbo go .\ni used to have hbo now as a subscription from itunes , but a while back i got hbo free with directv now , so i had to switch over to hbo go . i was totally disappointed that the hbo go app wasn\u2019t integrated with the tv app from apple . well , i just recently checked hbo go again , and it is integrated with apple\u2019s tv app now ! the only reason i didn\u2019t give 5 stars is because when i am in the tv app and i find hbo content , i click the content and i am taken to the content in hbo go , and i have to click play in hbo go to start the movie or show . in hbo now , if i find hbo content in the tv app , i just click it and i am taken to hbo now and the movie just starts playing . basically , hbo go needs to integrate with apple\u2019s tv app just like hbo now does . however , things are functional . a movie or show watched adds to up next in the tv app and everything works just fine . just fix that one little issue and i\u2019ll go up to five stars .\nsorry ! hbo online content is only available with a spectrum tv hbo / cinemax subscription .\nlet\u2019s compare hbo go against hbo now . first , we\u2019ll discuss which features both services have in common \u2014 which , it turns out , is actually quite a lot .\nthe hbo go and max go services are designed as an incentive to keep pay - tv subscribers paying for hbo and cinemax services through their cable , satellite or telco tv provider , rather than turning to an internet - delivered alternative such as netflix .\nnote : at this time , max go isn ' t available on roku .\ni suppose hbo is a no go for vita . not much of a surprise given the barren app availability on the platform .\nyour tivo device must be running software version 20 . 5 . 6 or higher to use the hbo go app for tivo .\nthe hbo go app is available on samsung smart tvs made after 2010 . here ' s a list of compatible samsung tvs .\nthe new experience for hbo go in latin america removes a lot of the current ui elements to deliver a truly immersive experience .\nhbo now and hbo go both support simultaneous streaming . this means that members of your household can sign in on different devices and stream different shows or movies at the same time .\nme thinks this is hbo getting its foot in the door to eventually sever their relationship with cable and go the wwe network route .\nan internet - only hbo go offering has worked well after some hiccups in finland , norway , sweden and denmark , he said .\nthe older technology on series1\u2013series3 boxes can ' t support all of tivo ' s current user features and applications , including hbo go .\nwhen you first launch hbo go , the app will present a 7 - digit code . you will need to enter this code at\nonce you are on the hbo go website , you will need to click\nsign in\nin the upper right hand corner .\ncomcast customers are going to have to wait longer than subscribers of other major tv service providers to watch hbo go on their playstations .\nhbo go and hbo now go beyond even what comcast\u2019s on demand network offers in terms of full series streaming availability . you can watch an entire season of curb your enthusiasm on your ipad on a long plane flight or rewatch game of thrones and all you need is the time to watch and an internet connection . and it\u2019s not just live tv shows like westworld you can even stream and watch hbo movies online via the hbo go & now networks .\nearlier this evening at the inaugural buzzfeed brews event in new york city , hbo ceo richard plepler announced that hbo and playstation have partnered to offer the popular hbo go app \u2212 first on playstation 3 , with playstation 4 to follow .\nin terms of content , there\u2019s no difference between hbo go and hbo now . they both give you access to everything hbo has to offer , including live broadcasts and a pretty generous back catalog of both original shows and hit movies .\nthere are still some hbo series that are not available on hbo go , though , such as the cult hit larry sanders show , which the net does not own the rights to .\nfor a list of supported tvs , go to hbo now on samsung tv and then choose check your device or see all compatible devices .\nhbo go is available only to viewers who currently subscribe to hbo , but many viewers are known to \u201cpiggy back , \u201dusing login credentials from friends and family members to log in tyo the service . and hbo says it\u2019s okay with that .\nalthough the hbo go launch point will appear on all compatible tivo hardware , each individual cable provider decides whether they offer the service to their customers . if you aren ' t able to launch hbo go , contact your cable provider to see if they offer it on tivo devices .\nnote : at this time , max go isn ' t available on samsung smart tvs .\nnote : at this time , max go isn ' t available on the xbox 360 .\nxbox did so originally with netflix and hbo go for instance , so it ' s very possible the ps4 version is delayed / shelved for 3 - 6 months due to an undisclosed deal . that could mean that hbo go won ' t release until e3 2015 in may . people would ask why xbox execs would pay for timed exclusive apps ? the reason for such a deal is to promote an image that the xbone is the place to go for hbo go and perhaps tv altogether , if only for a short time .\nwhether you want to watch game of thrones , westworld , or a huge variety of some of the best films ever made , hbo is one of the best places to do it . there are two different apps that offer hbo content : hbo go and hbo now . but which should you use ?\nthere are a number of great television series on hbo , both past and present . if you\u2019re trying to figure out what to watch next on hbo now or hbo go , here\u2019s a great place to start with a look at 30 of the best shows to on hbo of all time , ranked .\nfortunately , android tv users have a couple potential workarounds : thanks to google cast support , users can send video to the television using the hbo go app on android or ios , or from the hbo go website using google\u2019s chrome browser . another option is to cancel hbo through comcast , and instead subscribe to hbo now , which costs $ 15 per month and doesn\u2019t require a cable subscription . hbo now got its android tv app earlier this month .\nneed to subscribe ? open hbo now on your phone or tablet and subscribe . to see all the ways you can subscribe ( including playstation vue ) , go to how do i get hbo now ?\ni currently use a friend\u2019s account to access hbo go on my nexus 5 so hopefully i can do the same with the ps3 & ps4 apps .\nwhen you launch the hbo go app from your tivo device for the first time , you will be prompted to set up and authenticate the tivo .\nenter your activation code and select the activate button . if you see a success ! message , you ' re ready to start streaming hbo go .\nan xbox live gold membership and at least 75 megabytes ( mb ) of available storage space are required to use hbo go on your xbox 360 .\nplus , get bonus features and special behind - the - scenes extras . subscribers can enjoy every season of the best of hbo . furthermore , hbo go content is integrated into tivo search and tivo\u2019s onepass\u2122 selections , thereby giving tivo users a way to access an even more comprehensive catalog faster than ever before . hbo go is now available to hbo linear subscribers through participating distributors . more about the application can be found\ni would totally do this in seattle but no live local networks is a deal breaker . its really the main thing holding back this offering . hbo is no real addition seeing hbo go is available to anyone\nthe expanded model of hbo go is now available , at no extra cost , to comcast xfinity tv , verizon fios , cox advanced tv and at & t u - verse customers who subscribe to hbo .\nenter your activation code and select the activate button . if you see a success ! message , then you ' re ready to start streaming hbo go .\nyou have plenty of choices when it comes to streaming services , including quite a few free streaming options . but the good stuff is worth paying for , and hbo\u2019s catalog of original shows and movies is available via two services : hbo now and hbo go . but if you\u2019re new to hbo , or have so far been getting your game of thrones fix thanks to a friend\u2019s password , you\u2019re probably wondering which one is right for you . sound familiar ? here\u2019s what you need to know about how hbo go and hbo now compare .\nhbo go and hbo now are basically two sides of the same coin . both offer access to all previous seasons of all hbo series . they both offer access to hbo\u2019s library of movies and documentaries . both are available as apps on your favorite devices . the difference lies in how you subscribe to these services . with hbo go , you\u2019re getting access to the app via a normal cable subscription . so if you\u2019re a comcast customer you\u2019ll log into hbo go with your comcast credentials . hbo now is a bit different . you don\u2019t need a cable subscription at all ! you can just sign up online and start watching hbo right then and there . each one has it\u2019s advantages but you\u2019re not missing out by using either one . they\u2019re both essentially the same app and content but with different ways of subscribing to hbo .\ncomcast has finally ended its feud with streaming service roku , and comcast subscribers will finally be able to use roku to view shows from hbo go and showtime .\nhbo go ' s video quality is less than perfect . also , there are no options to switch video quality settings based on your device or connection strength .\non wednesday morning , apple kicked out an update to the apple tv that adds not only hbo go , but also watchespn . like app offerings on xbox , tablets , smartphones , and roku , hbo go for the apple tv offers on - demand access to the premium network ' s original programming and licensed movies . adding hbo go to the lineup is a small step towards competing in the set - top market where apple tv has fallen behind boxes from roku and the xbox 360 .\nwhen will the hbo now app be on the psn store ? still isn\u2019t there . in addition , the hbo go app doesn\u2019t have ps vue as a provider listed yet . any eta on when this will be remedied ?\ncomcast , for instance , long barred hbo streaming on the roku\u2014in fact , it only just reversed itself today . but it still doesn\u2019t authorize the newly available hbo go app for amazon fire tv ; neither does charter communications .\nthe expansion puts virtually all of hbo\u2019s programming inventory on go including all seasons of hbo - produced series such as the sopranos , entourage , sex and the cit y and true blood , as well as movies and documentaries .\nstarted last week . but if you ' ve been waiting for apple to add hbo go to its little\nhobby\ndevice , you ' re in luck .\nhbo go one must first have hbo ; and in order to have hbo , one must be paying for cable or satellite \u2014 ostensibly . there are some providers that will offer hbo access to internet - only customers , who can simply access the content online , as well as the ability to add an hbo subscription to services such as amazon prime video , sling tv , playstation vue , and hulu .\nit is hbo now but if you subscribe through playstation vue you get live hbo streaming . if you subscribe for hbo now by itself and not through playstation vue or sling tv you won\u2019t get live hbo and it still the same price .\nwith the hbo go app on your playstation system and an hbo subscription via your cable or satellite provider , you\u2019ll have unlimited , on - demand access to your favorite hbo shows , like game of thrones , boardwalk empire and true detective . hbo go offers every episode of every season of the network\u2019s best shows . you can also enjoy hit movies , sports , documentaries , and comedy specials , as well as special behind - the - scenes extras .\nhbo go provides access to more than 1 , 400 titles online , including every episode of every season of the hbo shows , as well as the network & apos ; s films , miniseries , documentaries and sports . max go delivers more than 400 titles of cinemax programming online , including the max after dark series . most new titles are available simultaneously with their premiere on hbo and cinemax .\n, and amazon prime , the debut of hbo go in 2010 took the world of viewers who wanted to watch girls , but didn\u2019t have cable in their dorm rooms , by storm . if your parents had cable hbo at home and were willing to share a coveted hbo go password , they became anonymous heroes who couldn\u2019t have known their credentials would be shared by a dozen other content - hungry\nanother difference between hbo go and hbo now is the list of devices on which each is supported . hbo go currently works with ipad , iphone , ipod touch , apple tv , the amazon fire tv and fire tv stick , amazon fire tablets , android phones and tablets , chomecast , playstation 3 and playstation 4 , roku , samsung smart tvs , tivo , xbox 360 and xbox one .\n\u2022 now binge - watch your favorite hbo series with the autoplay next episode feature ! \u2022 multi - task while enjoying the hbo go experience on select ipads and ipad mini models by using the picture - in - picture mode .\nhbo go has evolved into a product ( hbo now ) that anyone , anywhere can subscribe to for access streams of game of thrones , true blood , true detective , girls , curb , hard knocks , hbo docs even hbo\u2019s latest : the leftovers and all of their other hit series including premium boxing events . hbo now is only $ 15 per month and you can try it for free for 30 days .\nthat changed in december , when roku told the fcc that it had finally struck a deal with comcast to authenticate the hbo go and showtime anytime apps on roku devices .\nthe biggest difference between hbo go and hbo now is how you buy them . hbo now is a standalone service that costs $ 14 . 99 per month , and you don\u2019t have to subscribe to hbo as part of a cable package to use it . conversely , hbo go comes bundled with a traditional hbo subscription \u2014 the kind that you usually have to be paying for cable or satellite to purchase . there are a few internet providers who will offer hbo access to internet - only customers , but the vast majority require users to have a cable subscription to buy hbo . what you\u2019ll pay for hbo , of course , varies between providers and plans , but you can expect to pay up to $ 20 per month on top of the regular cost of your cable plan .\nin 2015 a standalone , over - the - top hbo go service will launch in the the u . s , hbo chairman and ceo richard plepler just confirmed , in a move that had been in the wind for some time .\nfor amazon , the only certainty is that hbo go has finally arrived on its streaming set - top , and that support will extend to its tv stick some time thereafter .\nthere is one potential problem . when hbo aired the finale of its recently completed hit series true detective , so many fans attempted to watch the online stream that hbo go servers crashed due to the heavy load , frustrating thousands of fans .\nhbowatch is not affiliated with hbo . we ' re just big fans ! hbo is tm and copyright hbo 2017 , a subsidiary of time warner media . all rights reserved . all photos and videos are property of their respective artists and / or hbo .\nhbo go gives mobile users a way to watch the network ' s premium programming while on the go . and the best thing about it is that it comes at no extra cost if you already subscribe to hbo through your cable service provider . what ' s more , the app is easy to use and has an attractive interface , particularly on tablets .\nthe new hbo go app for android tv provides access to the channel\u2019s current series and back catalog , along with movies , documentaries , comedy specials , and sports programming . ( it does not include access to the live channel feed , though many shows become available on - demand as soon as the telecast begins . ) if you get hbo through your pay tv provider , hbo go is likely available at no extra charge .\ngreat news . i bought a roku box last year just for hbo go , and i\u2019d much rather have this app on my ps3 / ps4 . hope this comes very soon .\nhbo go requires authentication from your cable provider . if your cable provider is not in the list , contact your operator and request that they allow the app to function on tivo .\nnew york \u2013 hbo go , the premium net\u2019s authenticated online streaming destination , has more than doubled its menu of titles from 600 to 1 , 400 , the company announced today .\n\u201chi , us hbo go should be working fine , \u201d read another tweet . \u201cplease let us know your device and cable provider and we\u2019re glad to help more . thanks . \u201d\nhbo now costs a flat rate of $ 15 per month . it\u2019s a stand - alone package , which means it doesn\u2019t require a cable subscription to use . hbo go , on the other hand , is free with an hbo subscription \u2014 but that\u2019s the only way to access it . so , in order to use\nhbo go is an app that can be installed on an iphone , ipad , or android device and it has just recently been released for microsoft\u2019s xbox gaming platform and on apple devices .\nthis past weekend , hbo go , the premium cable channel\u2019s mobile streaming app , surpassed the 3 million download mark after less than two months on itunes and the android market , but the app\u2019s features don\u2019t make those numbers all that surprising . hbo go allows current subscribers full access to its library of original programming . that includes older series , previously available only on pricey dvd collections , like sex in the city , the wire , and the sopranos . but with the hulus and the netflixs of the world , can hbo go bring anything new to the table ?\n\u00a9 2016 tivo inc . all rights reserved . tivo , the tivo logo , the tivo silhouette logo , tivo bolt , tivo roamio , and onepass are trademarks or registered trademarks of tivo inc . or its subsidiaries worldwide . hbo go and the hbo go logo are registered trademarks of home box office , inc . hbo is a registered trademark of time warner inc . toon goggles and the toon goggles logo are registered trademarks of toongoggles , inc .\none - month free trial is for new hbo now customers only . the hbo now subscription price is $ 14 . 99 per month .\nyou can check out what\u2019s available on either service online , and browse everything from tv series to movies , comedy to sports , documentaries to late - night tv . the interfaces for the hbo go and hbo now apps are very similar , and if you\u2019re familiar with navigating one , you\u2019ll have no trouble adapting to the other . additionally , both hbo now and hbo go support simultaneous streaming , which means that you and other members of your household will be able to sign in on multiple devices and watch different content simultaneously .\nhbo now costs $ 15 per month . hbo go does not cost anything by itself , but since you need an existing cable or satellite subscription , you\u2019ll have to pay whatever your local provider demands . this can vary extensively depending on the packages available to you .\nlet\u2019s get the biggest question out of the way first : there\u2019s no difference between the content you get to stream with hbo go and the content you get to stream with hbo now . the two services offer exactly the same catalog , and you\u2019ll be able to watch game of thrones , boardwalk empire , girls , and all of your other favorites on either service . additionally , both services get access to new content at the same time . as the hbo help page explains , \u201chbo now and hbo go have the same great content ; unlimited access to all of hbo \u2013 every episode , every season \u2013 plus hit movies , sports , documentaries , and comedy specials . \u201d\nit seems that the audience most likely to pick up an hbo\ngo - it - alone\nproduct today are mostly the young , lower - income internet - savvy viewers who weren ' t cable customers , anyway . that suggests that hbo go - it - alone will restrain cable ' s growth by preventing new sign - ups , rather than hurt cable by creating more cord - cutters .\nunfortunately hbo go , the only legal way to watch the sopranos over the internet , kind of sucks . while it is a very well - intentioned platform , hbo go , sports some serious design flaws . broadly , these issues fall into one of two categories : confusing interface features , or outright missing functionality . now that hbo\u2019s announced that you can get a streaming only suggestion , here are a couple of things the post - cable company might want to work on .\nhbo fans have it pretty good these days . subscribers can now watch their favorite shows and movies using a myriad of methods , whether seated in front of their tv or on the bus to work . this freedom comes from the company\u2019s twin streaming services , hbo go and hbo now , which allow fans to experience the wonders of westworld and westeros using their playstation 4 , iphone , or another hbo - compatible device .\nluckily , there aren\u2019t many , and most deal with access across multiple devices . in this regard , hbo go is the more complicated of the two . in order to use hbo go on a compatible device , you must first authenticate the service through a cable or satellite provider . it\u2019s can be a bit tedious , but there\u2019s no cap on the number of devices you can tie to your account .\n\u201cwith increasingly higher bitrates , and more viewers and devices accessing hbo go content , the importance of relying on a network optimized for media delivery cannot be overstated , \u201d says laurinda pang , regional president , north america and asia pacific , level 3 game of thrones is one of the most popular shows in the world , and hbo\u2019s use of level 3\u2019s cdn for the hbo go platform will enable millions of people to enjoy the show anytime , anywhere , on any device . \u201d\nthe feature will also be available for customers of xfinity , the on - demand media streaming service from comcast . moreover , apart from comcast , customers who subscribe to hbo and showtime will also gain access to hbo go and showtime anytime via certain providers on their roku device .\nthat could mean owners of either device\u2014as well as other hbo go - friendly gadgets\u2014will be able to stream all the battles , schemes and racy scenes they want , with or without a cable or satellite subscription .\nonline services made for consumption should aid in the process of that consumption , not actively hinder it . if hbo wants to succeed in going subscription only with hbo go , they need to seriously rethink their design decisions on the web . eschewing trends isn\u2019t the best idea if you want to attract and hold on to a lot of users . hbo would do well to make their service similar to more popular streaming sites ( netflix ) , and offer a fully featured interface that serves as an effortless go - between in the consumer - content relationship . as it stands now , the hbo go web player is clunky , inefficient , and downright confusing to use . let\u2019s hope we see a change in the future .\nif you subscribe to hbo through playstation vue using any of the available options , you\u2019ll get access to the live hbo feed through playstation vue , as well as access to the hbo now service on all supported devices at no extra charge . the hbo now app is also launching today on ps4 and ps3 .\ntwitter saw elevated levels of grousing from fans all over the globe , who logged on to the hbo website sunday night only to find it had been knocked offline , but resurrected later in the evening . there were also complaints about hbo\u2019s streaming service , hbo go , though those emanated primarily from the latin american region that isn\u2019t operated by the u . s . operation .\nhbo go and now are the two most common ways to get hbo content alone , but not the only ones . amazon channels , sling tv and playstation vue all sell hbo as an add - on for $ 15 per month . there\u2019s no huge advantage to having these add - ons instead of hbo now , but if you use amazon , sling or ps vue a lot , it could help to have all of your content in one place .\nhey hbo , please also support the vita with an app . thank you .\nsubscribers to hbo or the high - speed internet service won\u2019t be charged extra for hbo on broadband . however , all others will have to pay a fee .\nadd hbo to amazon , hulu , directv now , sling or playstation vue .\nalready subscribed ? open hbo now on your playstation system and choose sign in .\nusing the hbo go app on an iphone , viewers who also own the apple tv device can watch game of thrones on their tvs using the airplay feature . hbo go is also available on the roku device and other set - top internet boxes and \u201cstick\u201d devices that plug into a set\u2019s hd port , allowing the game of thrones premiere to be viewed on any tv set \u2014 not only tonight but any time in the weeks and months ahead .\n\u201cthere is huge opportunity in front of us\u2026 we will use all means at our disposal to go after it , \u201d he said . \u201cthis is the most exciting inflection point domestically and internationally in the history of hbo . \u201d\nthat the hbo go online video service is now available on the ps4 , just as it has been on the ps3 for the past year . but you have to authenticate the service through a cable or satellite tv subscription at\nstocked with interviews , storyboards , prop photos and facts from seasons past , use making game of thrones to go deeper inside the epic series .\nthe answer is simple : yes . with hulu plus , you get a large number of complete series collections and select episodes from current network tv . netflix thrives on older series that have ended and past seasons of current programming . each serves a distinct purpose , but with some overlap . hbo go provides something unique , namely hbo , which as everyone knows , isn\u2019t tv . it\u2019s hbo .\na glaring omission for amazon\u2019s television set - top has been righted . the hbo go app finally landed on the $ 99 fire tv box on monday , with the $ 39 fire tv stick slated to follow in the spring .\nif this message doesn\u2019t go away soon , please ensure javascript is enabled , your ad blocker is disabled , and reload the page to try again .\nto view online , charter & apos ; s hbo and cinemax viewers can go to urltoken and urltoken - - or urltoken and urltoken - - and sign in with their charter user id and password , make their selections and view .\nps vue : hbo , cinemax , new ultra plan arrive today \u2013 playstation . blog\nit states on the article that hbo now is also now available on your ps4 .\nand supporting more than 300 applications and a diverse set of tools and platforms across hbo . hbo is looking for a highly skilled and experienced leader with a . . .\na network rep acknowledged the hbo\u2019s latin american region had a problem , but reinforced that there was no significant difficulties in the u . s . on hbo\u2019s streaming services .\nenjoy hbo ? s original series , hit movies , and more . hbo is available through your tv provider , existing digital subscriptions , or in our stand - alone app .\nand supporting more than 300 applications and a diverse set of tools and platforms across hbo . hbo is looking for a highly - skilled and experienced leader with a . . .\nhbo go has been around since 2010 , and has amassed a robust list of compatible devices in the time since . when hbo now was unveiled in 2015 , the service was bound to a near - exclusive deal with apple , which meant it was only available on devices such as the ipad , iphone , and apple tv .\nhbo is leading the way with this so - called netflix - killer app that is taking the world by storm . head over to urltoken to register your hbo subscription today and start watching all of your favorite movies and series online now ! or if you prefer , urltoken is the way to go if you don\u2019t have cable .\ncomcast ' s explanations for this have been vague , as techdirt points out . hbo go hit the ps3 in march 2014 yet still isn ' t available to comcast customers on that device . with subscribers complaining on a comcast official forum , a comcast employee wrote two weeks ago that\nhbo go availability on ps3 ( and some other devices ) are business decisions and deal with business terms that have not yet been agreed to between the parties . thanks for your continued patience .\nthe vast majority of users access hbo go via a cable or satellite subscription . the monthly rate for hbo varies between providers and plans , and sometimes special offers will further reduce the price . some providers have even dropped hbo subscriptions to as little as $ 5 a month , but you could be paying anywhere from nothing ( via an introductory offer ) to $ 20 on top of what you already pay for cable .\ncompared with hbo on demand , a subscription service that reaches about one - third of hbo ' s 29 million homes , the broadband service offers more than twice as much programming .\nin the battle between hbo go and hbo now , which comes out on top ? the answer to that question depends almost entirely on you . both services have small idiosyncrasies , but nothing that makes one the clear choice over the other \u2014 each one simply appeals toward which kind of user you are : cord cutter , or cable subscriber .\nthis marks a tantalizing development for millions of households without cable ( and who , for whatever reason , weren ' t already borrowing hbo go passwords from friends and family ) . does it also mark the beginning of the end of the cable bundle ?\nthe same apparently holds true for the ps4 . when contacted by ars , a comcast spokesperson could not provide a time frame for availability . comcast pointed out that its subscribers can use the hbo go streaming service on other devices .\nxfinity customers who subscribe to hbo currently have access to the full hbo library via their set to box , or via xfinity tv go platforms across devices ,\ncomcast said .\nwe also currently authenticate more than 90 networks across 18 devices ( and we began authenticating hbo and showtime on roku last december ) so there is no shortage in the number of ways for our customers to access their content across the devices and platforms of their choice .\nthe main drawback of hbo go , however , is the \u201cgo\u201d part . currently , the app only works with mobile devices . urltoken gives users access to the catalog through a computer , but there still isn\u2019t an easy way to watch on a good , old - fashioned tv . i don\u2019t know about you , but i want the broad swords on game of thrones actually to look broad . both hulu and netflix offer several ways to deliver their videos to your set , but as hbo go is still in its infancy , we may have to wait for the app to catch up . it is also worth noting that not all cable companies offer the service .\n, which premiered its seventh season on july 16 . the premium programming provider continues to rely on level 3 communications to deliver the show to millions of viewers over its global content delivery network ( cdn ) . as a preferred partner of hbo , level 3 enables the hbo go platform\u2019s streaming of the show , providing subscribers with the ability to watch\nour customers can now use their amazon fire tv or fire tv stick to access tve apps from hbo go and showtime anytime . both the amazon fire tv and fire tv stick join platforms like roku , appletv , xbox one and google\u2019s chromecast where subscribers can download the network\u2019s app , sign in with their xfinity tv credentials , and immediately start watching the channel\u2019s shows and movies . of course , our customers continue to have instant and unlimited access to nearly the entire hbo and showtime catalogs through xfinity on demand . and on the go , they can access both the entire on demand catalog , as well as live streaming , via the xfinity tv go website and app .\ncrappy app . for starters the login process is lengthy and redundant . why do i need to go on a web browser to log into an app ? ? ?\nwill the game of thrones season 4 premiere cause another hbo go crash ? the answer will become clear later sunday night . but after the true detective experience , hbo technicians have had plenty of time to prepare for another onslaught of online viewers hoping to watch a stream of game of thrones , so the season four premiere is likely to run smoothly online .\nback in april , the lack of hbo cast a pall over the fire tv box\u2019s debut\u2014so much so that amazon raced to wrangle some rather incomplete hbo offerings for prime members . at the time , the company promised that the full - fledged hbo go app would eventually come to its tv gadget . now that the real thing has arrived , it puts the device in some heavy - duty company , among the most popular streaming gadgets on the market .\nthanks for the feedback ! also , hbo and cinemax are available for playstation vue users nationwide .\nhbo made a platform to watch their entire catalogue of shows . so why does it suck ?\nanother year , another \u201c game of thrones \u201d premiere presents problems for hbo on digital platforms .\nat & t ; and verizon let customers stream hbo on sony consoles , but not comcast .\ndetails : could produce hundreds of millions of dollars in additional revenue . \u201cthere is huge opportunity in front of us\u2026we will use all means at our disposal to go after it\u2026 . this is the most exciting inflection point domestically and internationally in the history of hbo . \u201d"]}
{"id": 54276, "summary": [{"text": "androidland is the first android retail store , opened by the carrier telstra on bourke street , melbourne , australia , in december 2011 .", "topic": 7}, {"text": "if it proves successful , it may expand within the country and internationally .", "topic": 16}, {"text": "the store is themed heavily in green , featuring several android \u201c green robot \u201c sculptures . in the store , telstra provides visitors with an interactive spaceship zone that features a flight simulator ( via the google earth software , a liquid galaxy set-up ) , also including a massive screen on which visitors can play angry birds . it features scented areas with gingerbread and grass aromas , called \u201c android grass \u201c , to further immerse visitors .", "topic": 30}], "title": "androidland", "paragraphs": ["prediction : people take a ride through androidland , but end up leaving with an iphone .\ntoday we were in melbourne for the opening of androidland , a special android - themed zone in telstra\u2019s flagship store on bourke street .\nspecial cashback promo from android land , 2 - 12 april 2015 . visit android land at 2nd floor . # androidland # samsungid urltoken\nandroidland is the brainchild of australian operator telstra and operates as a store within a store , delivering smartphones and tablets that run google\u2019s android operating system , all in one place .\ntelstra appear to have totally embraced the theme with open arms , with androidland looking unashamedly fun . if you\u2019re in australia and fancy visiting a place where gingerbread smells fill the shopping space and gadgets and green robots adorn \u2026 well \u2026 everywhere , visit androidland in the telstra store 246 bourke street ( cnr swanston & bourke ) melbourne , vic , 3000 .\ncheck out the video below for a peek at the spaceship . really . that ' s what they call it . planning a visit ? androidland is open now , seven days a week .\nif you\u2019re an android fan and happen to be local to the australian city of melbourne then you\u2019ll be pleased to know that the world\u2019s first dedicated android store has opened , and it\u2019s called androidland .\ndesigned by telstra in collaboration with google and handset makers samsung , htc , sony ericsson , motorola and lg , androidland features displays and games that will help shoppers learn about android phones and tablets .\ntelstra has opened its androidland retail store in melbourne , australia . developed in conjunction with google and its hardware vendors , shoppers can get hands - on time with the latest android gadgets in this unique environment .\nmodi also envisions androidland to become a destination where developers can come and showcase their apps and even host learning sessions for existing as well as potential android users \u2013 a concept that sounds inspired from apple stores .\nandroidland store staff ( spice android gurus ) have been specially trained on the android platform and will be able to help you select the device that\u2019s right for you and then set - up , customize and provide apps recommendations .\nhere is something pretty cool for the weekend . google has teamed up with telstra in melbourne , australia , and partners htc , lg , motorola , samsung , and sony ericsson to create androidland , the world\u2019s first dedicated android store .\nin androidland , htc kept things classy with the beautiful one m8 and samsung kept things plastic with the galaxy s5 . but it was left to lg to offer something new at the start of the year with the lg g3 and its uhd ( translation : very sharp ) screen .\n[ . . . ] urltoken they have already one setup in melbourne in collaborate with the telco there\u2026telstra . . androidland : the world\u2019s first android store * | * digital buzz blog again hate to bust the bubble , but singapore is just too small and unimportant for [ . . . ]\naustralian mobile network operator telstra has overhauled its flagship store in melbourne , turning it into a miniature android theme park just in time for the holidays . the new set of android attractions and displays , which telstra is calling androidland , was created in collaboration with google and various android handset manufacturers .\nandroidland ( right ) \u2014 dark and dimly lit , with a design more evocative of an early 90s chuck e . cheese arcade pit than a high - end retail store . staffed by two disengaged lunkheads , who expertly manage not only to ignore the only customer on the floor , but to be at least fifty feet away from him .\ndespite its massive growth over the course of the past year one thing android has been lacking when compared against its staunch mobile rival ios is a flagship retail presence and themed shopping experience to compete with the slick and pervasive apple store juggernaut . enter androidland a dedicated 154sqm android shopping space which opened today located within telstra\u2019s bourke street store in melbourne .\nthe androidland attraction at telstra ' s flagship store looks like a creative attempt at building better awareness of android as an umbrella brand , showcasing the breadth of the platform rather than pushing a specific product . it could help illustrate to customers how android offers a wide range of choice in hardware configurations and software customizations\u2014one of the platform ' s strengths .\nandroidland which telstra claims is the fruits of google\u2019s first - ever retail partership with a mobile carrier to promote its mobile os is being presented as a big fun and interactive way to explore and discover the android universe with on - site \u2018experts\u2019 trained by google ( sound familiar ? ) on hand to help shoppers out with any questions they have and walk them through the software and hardware .\nspice also has its own multi - brand retail chain under the hotspot brand and those will continue to exist . \u201cwe have a chain of 450 retail stores across the country that will continue to exist . we hope to learn from the first two stores and would look at converting some of our hotspot stores into androidland in the future , \u201d dilip modi , co - founder and group ceo , spice global told bgr india .\nthe store will feature the latest android phones and tablets for customers to have a play with and a number of theme - park - esque touches have been designed to elevate androidland above your everyday kmart / dick smith shopping experience : an \u201cinteractive spaceship zone\u201d lets shoppers play with google earth and angry birds on a giant screen ; a huge 24 x 9 metre window display incorporates an augmented reality game for curious onlookers ; and a play zone includes skill testers clown games and a google books virtual library .\nthe nexus 6p is now official , grabbing the phablet banner straight from the hands of last year ' s nexus 6 . still , does the new top phablet in vanilla androidland boast enough improvements and new features to make an upgrade worth it ? do the new design and improved specs sheet mean that nexus 6 should run wild to the google store and order huawei ' s first crack at making a nexus smartphone as fast as they possibly can ? we will try to answer these questions for you in the paragraphs right below .\ni went there today and it ' s about half of the top foor that ' s\nandroidland .\nit does seem to be geared towards kids , but that can be good . it ' s hard to get people with kids to stop and talk about something like a phone . in this store the kids were entertained and sales people could make their pitch . i got a steve irwin android pin from the claw machine , and a flash drive thingy . i rather liked it myself , but i have something of a peter pan complex .\nmobile carrier telstra , through a joint effort with google and its vendors , has launched what is being dubbed the world ' s first retail presence dedicated solely to android . a store within a store , androidland \u2014 in development since july \u2014 can be found inside telstra ' s bourke street location in melbourne , australia . the shop serves as an exhibit for the latest and greatest devices utilizing the mobile platform , with employees ( or\nexperts\n) having received their training directly from google so as to provide a level of product familiarity exceeding that of your typical wireless salesperson .\nbut it ' s the environment that ' s the real story here . themed heavily after the green robot we ' ve all come to know , androidland sets out to offer unique experiences by allowing visitors to play angry birds and navigate google earth on massive displays . there are boardwalk games and occasional free snacks . the store even features scented areas with gingerbread and grass aromas to further encapsulate the senses . while it may at times sound more like a theme park than a retail outlet , the idea here is clearly to form a tangible ( and profitable ) relationship between consumers and android .\nno , that ' s not the latest addition to google ' s mountain view campus . that is telstra ' s brand new androidland store , which has just opened its doors in melbourne , australia . the store was built with some degree of co - operation from both google and android handset makers ( including google - trained experts that are available to help customers ) , and it offers a whole range of different android products for sale , along with other google - related attractions like a giant , multi - screen display for exploring google earth . telstra also claims that it ' s the\nworld ' s first\nandroid store , although there ' s no word on any plans for additional stores ( either from telstra or other carriers ) . head on past the break for a quick video tour . [ thanks , hayden ]\ntnw uses cookies to personalize content and ads to make our site easier for you to use . we do also share that information with third parties for advertising & analytics .\ninside the store , telstra provides customers with a dedicated interactive spaceship zone that features a flight simulator via the search giant\u2019s google earth software , also including an massive screen on which visitors can play angry birds and a dedicated area to \u2018androidify\u2019 themselves .\ncustomers are also invited to sit under the pixel tree and play with the android devices on display at the store , which includes handsets and tablets from samsung , htc , sony ericsson , motorola and lg .\ngoogle australia has played an important part in opening the new store , helping to train the store\u2019s android experts to assist visitors with devices , help them set up their new handsets and tablets and recommend applications . the store opens at the perfect time to lure in christmas shoppers and help boost the profile of the android platform in the city .\nread next : worried carrier iq might be installed on your android device ? detect it with this app .\nstay tuned with our weekly recap of what\u2019s hot & cool by our ceo boris .\nsit back and let the hottest tech news come to you by the magic of electronic mail .\nprefer to get the news as it happens ? follow us on social media .\ngot two minutes to spare ? we ' d love to know a bit more about our readers . start !\nby signing up , you agree to our privacy policy and european users agree to the data transfer policy .\nthis article has a component height of 7 . the sidebar size is medium .\nfuture is aop & ppa digital publisher of the year and bma media company of the year .\nthis site is part of future plc , an international media group and leading digital publisher .\n\u00a9 future publishing limited , beauford court , 30 monmouth street , bath ba1 2bw . all rights reserved . england and wales company registration number 2008885 .\nwe use cookies on this website to deliver content to you , personalise content and ads , provide social media features , and analyse our traffic . click ' i accept ' to consent to the use of cookies . more information on cookies and how to manage them click here\nfree next day delivery to most locations . all products with full manufacturer warranty !\nindia ' s first chain of android focused stores . discover the latest and the widest range of android smartphones and tablets from all the big brands . an engaging store concept especially developed by spice in collaboration with google .\ninside these vast stores , you will get a comprehensive , never - before experience of the android platform - products , accessories , apps , helpful assistants , and of course , the gentle green android robots .\nexplore our spacious stores and experience the latest android technology . learn about the things you can do with mobile internet . interact with the displays and devices at leisure . take photographs with the android robots .\nyou will find all the top smartphone and tablet brands under one roof - spice , sony , samsung , micromax , karbonn , htc , lg and many more . explore accessories specially designed for your android smartphone .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nfeaturing the latest digital ad campaigns , hot new websites , interactive marketing ideas , virals , industry news , social media , insights , and other great digital trends from all over the world .\ntechnically , it\u2019s a store within a store , but it\u2019s a huge retail experience , complete with massive multi - screen google earth installation powered by an android phone , large screen angry birds gaming , android merchandise galore , skills testers , amusement park style games , spaceship , chill out spaces , a full product range and experts on hand to sell the android dream . has anyone been ?\nchecked out the store yesterday and it\u2019s pretty cool . worth checking out if you have an adroid or thinking of getting one .\ni went last weekend . it looked cool but it won\u2019t persuade me to go back to an android phone . after spending a year on a samsung android phone and disliking the complexity of the experience i\u2019ve recently gone back to iphone ios . much better . and simpler .\n\ufeffsnap on tool storage : i finished up creating a case to kind and also sho . . .\njez : so not doesn ' t have valet mode ? worrying . . .\nlift : cool installation . hope to see more like that and . . .\nthemselves , fly through the world with google earth , and play with apps on a giant touchscreen .\nand here\u2019s where you can have a look at all the android handsets and tablets that might make a good gift .\naustralia has gone from lagging to leading the worldwide smartphone revolution in the last year ? we estimate that each month hundreds of thousands of aussies are buying a smartphone - - so chances are they\u2019re on the christmas list of someone you love .\nfor the record , we\u2019re ok with the \u201cone for me , one for you\u201d school of christmas shopping .\nit ' s available now , along with watchos , tvos and homepod versions .\nthe company will launch an ipo on a ' recognized ' us stock exchange .\nit comes with boards , fishing rods , a tent and a solar - powered shower .\nwe ' ve detected that javascript is disabled in your browser . would you like to proceed to legacy twitter ?\ntwitter may be over capacity or experiencing a momentary hiccup . try again or visit twitter status for more information .\nyou can add location information to your tweets , such as your city or precise location , from the web and via third - party applications . you always have the option to delete your tweet location history . learn more\nhere ' s the url for this tweet . copy it to easily share with friends .\nby embedding twitter content in your website or app , you are agreeing to the twitter developer agreement and developer policy .\nnot on twitter ? sign up , tune into the things you care about , and get updates as they happen .\nthis timeline is where you\u2019ll spend most of your time , getting instant updates about what matters to you .\nhover over the profile pic and click the following button to unfollow any account .\nwhen you see a tweet you love , tap the heart \u2014 it lets the person who wrote it know you shared the love .\nthe fastest way to share someone else\u2019s tweet with your followers is with a retweet . tap the icon to send it instantly .\nadd your thoughts about any tweet with a reply . find a topic you\u2019re passionate about , and jump right in .\nspice mobility has launched india ' s first multi - brand android experience stores in noida and bangalore . the stores that will retail android smartphones , tablets and related accessories will emphasize\nspice mobility has launched india\u2019s first multi - brand android experience stores in noida and bangalore . the stores that will retail android smartphones , tablets and related accessories will emphasize on product experience and educating first - time android users about what they can do with an android device . apart from featuring the latest gadgets , these stores will have trained staff that will help users answer their smartphone related queries and also give demos of the latest apps and games .\nspice has collaborated with google to launch the stores , which are similar to the ones that have been launched in australia and recently in indonesia . while google has not invested financially in the stores , it is providing analytics data , helping train staff and provide regular updates on the latest apps . google has also assisted spice in designing the stores , which will have devices from global brands like samsung , sony , htc , lg and lenovo as well as local brands like micromax , xolo , karbonn and spice . the stores will have wi - fi access for people to come and check out the devices .\none of the biggest challenges for spice , however , would be to convert footfalls to sales . while such experience stores see good footfalls from people who come and experience the products , a high percentage of those footfalls do not buy from such stores and go hunting for the best deal possible either online or from their friendly neighborhood retailer who gives them a \u201cregular customer\u201d discount from his margin .\nmodi acknowledges the trend but maintains that androidlands are definitely not a cost centre and they will eventually have to make money . he believes that these are still early days for a concept that has not existed before in india and the company will learn and keep evolving . apart from retailing hardware , spice is also looking at tie - ups with carriers to provide special data plans for its customers .\nthe 900 square feet store in noida is at the great india place mall whereas the flagship 2 , 300 square feet store in bangalore is in koramangala .\n. @ xiaomi may be planning to launch a new brand as # pocophone gets certified by the @ fcc . urltoken urltoken\nit was only a matter of time before someone , somewhere thought it would be a great idea to open an android shop , selling android phones , tablets , and paraphernalia . unfortunately , this didn\u2019t happen in the uk , but about as far away as you can get , australia .\ntelstra , australian telecoms giant launched the new store in melbourne\u2019s cbd . this android haven is spread over 154 square metres , with little green robots everywhere you look and a host of google - centric elements within . these include google earth on a giant screen - matrix , androidify walls so you can make a youdroid , as well as a huge touch - screen for some over - sized angry birds fun .\nandroid one of the most widely adopted mobile os platforms was formed in 2003 , and it was acquired by google in 2005 . from that time it has evolved as a open - source platform which now the most used mobile platform in the world . [ x ] - cube a mobile solutions company , has created an infographic about the complete story of android . its fully explains the path of android evolution .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 transitional / / en\nto reset your pass , please enter your email below and submit . your new password will then be emailed to you . you can change this pass at any time on the\nedit profile\npage when logged in .\nto mark the occasion , and to illustrate just how old and wise we are , we\u2019ll be taking a look back at the games , trends , and general happenings for each of the years we\u2019ve been around . ( see\nwe\u2019re now into a year that you might even remember something of yourself : 2014 . nothing ? then allow us to jog your memory .\nif you\u2019ve ever heard anyone spouting that ios gaming has lost its magic since the early years , just show them the 2014 roster . this was a year in which the ingenious\nasked us to rejig the panels of a comic book story . meanwhile , modern - day pc classics such as\nit was also another year where android tended to get many of the best games at the same time as ios , or soon after .\nit wasn\u2019t a particularly great year for ps vita , with evidence of poor sales leading to sony scaling back first party development . but the 3ds had a pretty decent 2014 , with\nwe were well in tune with apple\u2019s hardware release rhythm by this point , so we weren\u2019t surprised when the iphone 6 rocked up with an all new design . with android sales booming , we weren\u2019t surprised that it came with a much larger 4 . 7 - inch display either , not to mention an even bigger 5 . 5 - inch option in the iphone 6 plus .\nshowing that it wasn\u2019t impressed with apple\u2019s super - sizing , google got silly at the end of the year with the launch of the nexus 6 \u2013 a whopping great lunk of a phone with a 6 - inch display .\nearly in the year , google announced that lenovo would be buying motorola off it just a few short years after google\u2019s acquisition .\nsticking with the subject of acquisitions , this was the year that apple bought beats \u2013 not for its overpriced headphones , as it turned out , but for its hardly - used - at - the - time streaming service .\nlater in the year , google beat apple to market with its android wear smartwatch platform . the first examples hit the market in june , while the apple watch wouldn\u2019t go on sale until 2015 .\nthis was also the year that google launched android 5 . 0 with a bold new ' material design ' .\nin a bit of a first for the team , 2014 saw steel media launch its own game .\nof course , we put our own cheeky spin on proceedings , chiefly in the way that the game told a tale of one man\u2019s descent into disappointing handheld console hell .\nwhat were we thinking ? about games , mostly . always with the games .\nconference series , with outings in london and helsinki establishing us as a serious player on the conference circuit . even if we say so ourselves .\nthis sporty year kicked off with the sochi winter olympics in february . despite a fair amount of controversy during the lead - up to the games ( this was putin\u2019s russia , after all ) , they passed without incident .\nin the summer we had the football world cup in brazil , which also attracted a fair amount of controversy for how the additional facilities had been constructed and paid for . on the pitch , germany won the prestigious prize .\non a more serious note , this was the year that malaysia airlines flight 370 disappeared , and russia ( them again ) risked war by annexing crimea .\nthe pocket gamer 10th anniversary is a month - long celebration of the last decade of mobile games running march 10th - april 10th and featuring a stream of retrospective articles and fun stuff , supported by our friends at gram games , gamevil , joycity , rovio , nordeus , and ninja kiwi . head over to the pg 10th anniversary homepage for more information .\njim carrey ' s about to make it really hard to hate dr . robotnik in sonic the hedgehog ' s upcoming film | news\n\u00a9 steel media limited | terms and conditions | about us | advertise with us | contact us | privacy policy | hosted by games press ltd .\naccording to a report on the official google australia blog , the attractions include a mock spaceship in which visitors can experience virtual flight thanks to google earth . the site is decorated extensively with android - themed furnishings and the distinctive green android mascot . of course , it also has plenty of android smartphones and tablets on display for testing and available for purchase .\ndue to the diversity of the product lineup , the android platform doesn ' t naturally lend itself to the same kind of brand marketing that apple has been able to pursue with its singular iphone product . individual handset manufacturers and carriers tend to have their own distinct imagery and marketing style for their respective android - based products .\nryan is an ars editor emeritus in the field of open source , and and still contributes regularly . he manages developer relations at montage studio .\ntoo bad android is socialistic garbage . what kind of company gives away an os for free ? that ' s right , one that doesn ' t play by the rules of the market . no wonder apple is crushing them in market share .\n\u21d2 please read our policy on trolling . questions about this moderation must be directed to our moderation team .\nwhen i looked quickly at the image , i thought it has something to do with xbox . . . lulz\ngoogle should implement standards so store designs can not look like this . the chuck e cheese ' s aesthetic isnt going to help anyone .\nthis is what android needs , current marketing is atrocious . different vendors marketing in different ways just confuses the customer .\nin canada one of the carriers ( i think rogers ) has been running the\nandroids everywhere\ncampaign for a while with city buses decorated into android imagery .\nfirst post , first troll . wear it like a badge , apple guy .\nhere at ars . i ' m surprised the ars staff even lets him complete a dns lookup , let alone continue to access the site .\nwell , it is australia , mate . they ' ve got a different sensibility . within the asian sphere of influence , they are . a trip to hong kong , for instance , brings a new definition of the word\ngaudy\n.\nso apple fills its stores with its products for people to play with and try out . android needs some sort of fun - park ? what does that have to do with the user experience on the phone ? being an australian , i have had to sit through months of television ads from telstra about how something\nwonderful\n,\nbeautiful\n,\n[ add hyperbole here ]\nis coming , only to find that it ended up being just a marketing campaign for android phones . here i was thinking they would be introducing something isp related , or actually doing something about their atrocious customer service , etc . greenhousegeorge , go easy with the racial stereotyping will you ?\nfirst , i ' d like to point out it was tongue - in - cheek . sorry you didn ' t pick up on that .\ntelstra ' s greatest challenge now is that its sales force in 2007 , 2008 , 2009 went out and got themselves a handset with a closed operating system and struggle to provide customers with effective advice on the android alternative and are not taking the opportunity to discuss with customers the less expensive and vastly more flexible android system when they come in asking for an iphone . what the customers are requiring at this point is a discussion that starts something like this . . . .\nsure , we can provide you with the iphone , before you make a 24 month decision lets show you the android alternative which is less expensive and more flexible with more features\n.\nlucky you , i had to get a vacuum cleaner to collect the glass pieces from mine . . . .\nno , that would be scott adams . double ' t ' and single ' d ' .\nplus , spelling aside , this is the internet . anyone can create an account with whatever name they want .\nof course telstra are promoting android , it ' s the only platform that will let them install their mammoth amounts of crapware on the phone . one of my workmates who picked up an android phone from them found it came pre - loaded with 60 apps they couldn ' t remove without rooting . telstra are cheering for android at every step . i would be completely unsurprised if all telstra phones come with carrieriq as well .\nor you could all do what wise people do and ignore the troll and concentrate on the article . instead you are filling up the comments with useless words and undermining the value of ars for the rest of us .\na butt ugly store concept ( you have to see it to believe it ) by an ugly couple of companies . you cannot expect more from a monopolist and a data and patent thief can you . and don ' t you just love the hemeroid fanboys . only they are allowed to have an opinion . what a sad bunch . oh and for all you sincerely patriotic americans that buy completely foreign products ( samdung and htc . . . laughing loudly whilst taking money to the bank ) keep buying your toy imitation wannabe phones you do your country proud .\nif you are american or australian you probably are foreign to the land you live in , within the last couple of 100 years so just get over it . unless you ' re a shareholder i don ' t see how large companies listed\nlocally\non your stock exchange help ( or have ever ) helped you much ?\nok , so where can an adult smartphone user and semi - enthusiast go to discuss this stuff without it devolving into childishness ? i don ' t know what it is about the subject , but every freaking time and every freaking where . wow .\nhope their subtitle is : google want all of your info and wants to make huge money off it . the majority of people are ignorant to this fact .\nof course telstra are promoting android , it ' s the only platform that will let them install their mammoth amounts of crapware on the phone .\nthis is correct . and , as the remnants of the old government - owned monopoly , telstra has a very bad reputation in australia . the only good thing about it is a superior network . the t - store has always been s bit of a joke . at least they might get some people through the door now and the new display ( it ' s not the whole store as the headline erroneously suggests ) cleans up the riot of android devices . the kiddie attraction also gives some of us even more reason to avoid android .\nthe devices will continue as before . telstra are just clasping at straws trying to save a struggling store in one of the most expensive retail spots in australia . heck , even nike , who had the store before telstra , couldn ' t make it work .\ntelstra couldn ' t give a damn which phones they sell , as long as they make their cut . so either the cuts on android are better than the iphone or someone else is paying for this display . most likely both . ps : - die die die !\njoin the ars orbital transmission mailing list to get weekly updates delivered to your inbox .\ncnmn collection wired media group \u00a9 2018 cond\u00e9 nast . all rights reserved . use of and / or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our user agreement ( updated 5 / 25 / 18 ) and privacy policy and cookie statement ( updated 5 / 25 / 18 ) . your california privacy rights the material on this site may not be reproduced , distributed , transmitted , cached or otherwise used , except with the prior written permission of cond\u00e9 nast . ad choices\nwe ' re sorry ! the page you ' re looking for is not available .\nandroid news , reviews , tips , and discussions about rooting , tutorials , and apps . generic discussion about phones / tablets is allowed , but technical - support and carrier - related issues should be asked in their respective subreddits !\ncontent which benefits the community ( news , rumors , and discussions ) is valued over content which benefits only the individual ( technical questions , help buying / selling , rants , self - promotion , etc . ) .\nin melbourne , a place to hawk android tablets and phones made by various manufacturers . so how\u2019s it stand up against the apple store ? let\u2019s see ! ( click to enlarge )\n( left ) \u2014 brightly lit , thronged with customers , tastefully designed with the finest materials and well - staffed with bright , enthusiastic employees at the top of their field who are constantly moving to help people with questions .\nposted : 29 sep 2015 , 16 : 34 , posted by peter k .\nthe two devices come with vastly different exterior looks . the nexus 6 employs an arched plastic casing at the back and a metal frame on the sides . in the meantime , the nexus 6p employs a svelte all - metal exterior that features aircraft - grade aluminum . favoring one over the other judging by the exterior design will be mostly a matter of one ' s personal preference . personally , we feel like that the nexus 6p might have a more premium feel than its predecessor . if design and design alone is of utmost importance to you , then the nexus 6p could easily score a point over its predecessor .\nin terms of size , the nexus 6p is a smidgen taller than the nexus 6 , yet not as wide and a bit thinner . however , the nexus 6p has worse screen - to - body ratio - 71 . 77 % vs 74 . 03 % . this means that the older android champ is more efficient in terms of utilizing that front real estate . additionally , both are not that much different in terms of weight . in this category , we feel like the two are pretty much tied .\nadditionally , the nexus 6p comes with a usb type - c connector at the bottom . a suitable cable is supplied in the box . bottom line : \u0442he aluminum nexus 6p comes with arguably better design than the nexus 6 ; it ' s also narrower , thinner , and lighter . also - usb type - c aboard .\nthe nexus 6p has a 5 . 7 - inch amoled display with a resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels , while the nexus 6 is equipped with a 6 - inch screen boasting the same resolution , which is also of the amoled kind . of course , this means that the new nexus has a sharper display than its predecessor ( 518ppi vs 493ppi ) , which is a differentiating feature that might not be easily discernible by the untrained , naked eye , but still deserves a mention . both displays are protected by gorilla glass , but the nexus 6p boasts gorilla glass 4 , while the nexus 6 - gorilla glass 3 . that said , if the screen estate is important to you , you will probably be reluctant to switch to the 6p .\nthis category is a pretty tricky one . google decided that qualcomm ' s top - tier\n810 v2 . 1 should make the cut inside the nexus 6p . by this time , you ' re probably familiar with all the fuzz around this chipset , which has been plagued by a host of overheating issues , but we digress . the 64 - bit octa - core chip on the nexus 6p is clocked at 2 . 0ghz and has an adreno 430 gpu on board .\nbeing the revised v2 . 1 version , the chipset inside should theoretically be putting the kibosh on all overheating issues , but we can ' t say whether this is true or not just yet . the nexus 6 , on the other hand , comes forth with a snapdragon 805 , which is not the creme de la creme anymore , but is still a potent chipset that performs well if you don ' t push it just too hard . the one in the nexus 6 is a quad - core one clocked at 2 . 7ghz .\nwhat ' s our verdict in this category ? all things considered , we are inclined to go for the snapdragon 810 due to the future - proof haze flowing around it .\nthere ' s a 3 , 450mah battery unit inside the nexus 6p , which is bigger than the 3 , 220mah one at the rear of the nexus 6 . is this a reason for upgrading ? well , most probably yes , but we will need to put the new entrant through our battery benchmark test in order to see how it stacks up against its predecessor . as a refresher , the nexus 6 endured for 7 hours and 53 minutes in our battery life test , which is a solid achievement . this result keeps our hopes for the nexux 6p high .\nyet , do have in mind that the nexus 6p doesn ' t come with wireless charging on board , while the nexus 6 does .\nlet us throw some raw specs at you : the nexus 6p comes with a 12 . 3mp camera at the back that is most likely toting a 1 / 2 . 3\nsony imx377 sensor that has\nlens and 1 . 55 - micron pixels that . interestingly enough , it seems that this sensor is intended for compact point - and - shoot cameras . it shoots 4k videos and 240fps slo - mo videos , which are pretty compelling functionalities that heavily tip the scales in favor of the device . the camera also comes with laser - assisted auto - focus . all things considered , we have pretty high expectations for the shooter on the nexus 6p . the nexus 6 , which comes with a 13mp camera that has an aperture of\nperformed very good , but it seems that the nexus 6p will give it a pretty serious run for the money .\nit ' s also important to note that the nexus 6 comes with optical image stabilization , whereas the nexus 6p doesn ' t , so have that in mind .\nat the front , the situation is rather different - the nexus 6p has an 8mp selfie shooter , while the older nexus phablet merely a 2mp one . naturally , this warrants more detailed selfies . in case you are a selfie addict , this is a pretty solid reason for upgrade . although we can ' t give a clear verdict whether you should upgrade if you ' re looking for a nexus phone with a better camera , it seems that the nexus 6p might end up pleasantly surprising us .\n\u0442he nexus 6p has a killer feature that the nexus 6 is devoid of - a fingerprint scanner at the rear that is always in standby mode . thanks to it , you can unlock and wake your phone by simply placing your finger on the scanner , without having to press the power button or do anything else . of course , this is not the sole purpose of the reader - it ' s also going to open the gates before android pay , google ' s mobile payment system .\nas usual , it largely depends . if the looks of the nexus 6p , its slimmer aluminum design , improved front and rear cameras , fingerprint scanner , and larger battery are successfully grabbing your attention , then you should probably consider upgrading from your nexus 6 . still , the latter is a rather adequate device even in this day and age - hence , it ' s perfectly normal to not feel any need to upgrade just yet .\nyet , we feel like the nexus 6p has enough compelling new features to successfully succeed the nexus 6 . if you feel the same way , prices start from $ 499 for the 32gb version , while the 64 and 128gb version will cost you $ 549 and $ 649 , respectively .\nnexus 6 receives another android 7 . 1 . 1 nougat update to fix a major issue\nno , i will not upgrade . . . bcoz i dont have nexus 6 : p i will purchase 6p right away\nif i were a\nnexus boy\ni ' d upgrade . . 6p has significant and major upgrade from 6 . . and 128gb price worthy . .\nnexus killer\nwhat u talkin biut nexus killer . . huawei 6p is fkin nexus , mento\nreasons i ' m upgrading : 1 : better screen ( should atleast be the same as note 4 ) 2 : longer battery life ( smaller more efficient screen plus larger capacity battery ) 3 : fingerprint security ( mostly only care for android pay ) 4 : better camera ( faster focusing , low - light performance , slow motion 240 fps ) 5 : 128gb option and all i lose is wireless charging , not a bad deal .\nsony has managed to chill it on the z5 family , maybe the huawei has done the same .\nthe verdict is not out yet , let ' s wait for some hands on review and temp measurements for extended periods of time to see if sony had managed to cool off the dragon or not . . .\ni heard from the ballads of straight sony that they added dual pipes to cool the chipset . thus why in some cases like 4k video recording it doesn ' t shut off .\nok , even it does not shut down during 4k video recording ( though even that is to be tested in a consumer unit ) does not necessarily mean that it does not get uncomfortably hot in such heavy usage scenarios . this heating will reduce the life of phone components in long term , such as the display an the battery . i really do hope sony has managed to keep it cool an the\ndual pipe\nis enough to keep the heat in check and i would be the first to clap if they did . . . . . but have they ?\nif it did not have that hump at the top i would consider the 6p . but it looks like i will wait for the sony z5 premium or ultra .\nwait for the premium to get the 4k screen and snapdragon 820 . . . not because of the\nhump\n.\ni found my nexus 6 to be almost as good as my blackberry passport in signal reception . many reviews do not even seem to test reception these days . but this will be critical in my choice to switch .\ntaller than the nexus 6 yet with a smaller display ? ? ! ! this excessive size is a deal breaker for me , i prefer large displays with minimal bezels top , bottom and sides . must have been a google design decision because the huawei ascend mate 7 has an ideal screen to body ratio with very minimal bezels all around , so we know that huawei can make phones with great screen to body ratios . too bad .\ni was actually looking at the mate 8plus 6 . 8\nscreen . . . really big , but my eye ' s like the extra screen and i don ' t care if iphone hipsters judge it unstylish . i wish huawei had used a 2k screen instead of a 1080p . it would be great to see the 9plus with a large 4k screen , now that sony has\nbroken\nthe 4k barrier .\nnot upgrading . but i would of had the screen size increased instead of decreased . 5 . 7\nis on the high side of\nmainstream\nthese days , and if you ' re releasing a grande and venti device at the same time you should have the venti one actually be big . it would have been nice to have a 6 . 2\nzero bezel option , and a 5 . 5\nmainstream option . holding back on size and incorrectly surmising that people like smaller screens because they ' re buying iphones with smaller screens is foolish . new flash : people buying apple products are doing it for the appliness , not to get away from our oppressively easy to read and type on larger screens . hopefully they ' ll get it right next year . but until then , or until i can afford to buy my own phone manufacturer and tell them to use a bigger screen , i ' m going to stick with my nexus 6 .\nall content ( phone reviews , news , specs , info ) , design and layouts are copyright 2001 - 2018 phonearena . com . all rights reserved .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 strict / / en\nurltoken\ngoogle recently announced the launch of android instant apps , a new technology which allows just the bare minumum of an app to be downloaded from links , bypassing the play store . this sounds cool enough on its own , but the implications of this reach far deeper than at first appears , and could end up changing the entire internet .\narriving in good time for the christmas festivities is an update to drinkminder for android - and this time things get social . yes , you can now set up a twitter account and automatically tweet each drink so that even those without drinkminder can now keep an eye on things ; - ) the full drinkminder write up is here , but there are some other minor improvements relating to usability , performance and compatibility . drinkminder is a free android app which will keep you informed with its instant unit / calorie reckoner or its drink session recorder , where with a carefully designed 1 - tap drink logger you can track your sessions over time . get it from the android market now !\nthe android reader wars are here in earnest now - barnes & noble just released their amazon fire rival with what ' s claimed a better spec in the battery and screen resolution department . offering free wifi at all its stores , the tablet will be widely available at the end of november 2011at a cost of $ 249 . the spec compares well to the kindle fire with a 7 - inch tablet , a 1024x600 pixel touch screen , 1g ram an a dual core 1ghz omap4 cpu . this move is the next logical one for b & n who announced in the summer that the were selleing 3 times as many digital books through its websites as physical ones , and so pretty much had to do this to stand a chance of competing with amazon , apple etc .\na tv remote with a tv screen which runs android apps ? where do i sign up ! motorola turn up their boundary - pushing machine to the max as the distinction between a tablet , a tv remote and a media player gets totally blurred with the announcement of the corvair . said to be a dedicated tv remote running android gingerbread ( 2 . 3 ) , it has a 6 - inch touchscreen , wifi , infra - red and even a zigbee variant known as rf4ce for all those home automation goodies . you can only wonder how well this works with google tv from , err , motorola since google ' s buyout seems all over bar the shouting . now all it needs is a dedicated app to stop any particular family member hogging it . . .\nto mark the launch of its android - based vx - 100 epos system , casio is inviting developers to find out more about the device in exchange for prizes and the chance of having their app feature on the device .\nthe vx - 100 is a compact epos terminal equipped with a colour main display with full - touch screen operation , a sub - display that is great for showing information to customers , and a built - in thermal printer to generate receipts . the vx - 100 is designed for use in sme retail stores , and works as both a standalone system or as part of a networked system . casio has provided a software development kit that supports the vx - 100 hardware ."]}
{"id": 54283, "summary": [{"text": "edf energy is an integrated energy company in the united kingdom , with operations spanning electricity generation and the sale of gas and electricity to homes and businesses throughout the united kingdom .", "topic": 25}, {"text": "it employs 13,158 people and handles 5.7 million customer accounts . ", "topic": 2}], "title": "edf energy", "paragraphs": ["edf energy renewables edf energy and edf energies nouvelles announced in june 2008 the creation of a new joint venture company \u2013 edf energy renewables .\nedf energy is part of edf group , one of the three largest energy companies in europe .\ndiscover how edf energy plans to lead the energy change to create a stable energy future .\ncurrently the main focus for growth of edf subsidiary edf energies nouvelles ( edf en ) .\nedf energy is one of the best - known and most popular energy suppliers in the united kingdom . but how did edf attain this status and what is edf energy\u2019s history ?\nedf energy is launching the latest instalment of its\nfeel better energy\ntv campaign .\nenergy companies edf energy and edf energy renewables have signed as category sponsors of the upcoming team scotland scottish sports awards . edf energy will present the female athlete of the year award while energy renewables will present the young athlete of the year award .\nedf energy is wholly owned by edf . edf is one of the world\u2019s largest energy groups . surprisingly , edf is not on the london stock exchange , however this may be an option for them in the future .\nenergy technologies institute edf energy is a founding member of the energy technologies institute ( eti ) , established in 2007 with a focus on low - carbon energy solutions .\nedf ' s energy experts discuss how to accelerate the transition to a clean , low - carbon energy economy .\natkins has been appointed by edf energy to its technical support alliance agreement ( tsaa ) covering edf energy\u2019s ( cgr ) coal , gas and renewables assets in the uk .\nedf expands its european positions in the uk ( edf energy ) , germany , belgium ( edf luminus ) , austria , the netherlands and poland ( through subsidiaries or equity holdings ) .\nthe combination of edf energy and british energy in 2009 forms one of the uk\u2019s largest energy companies . the combined business is the uk\u2019s largest producer of electricity .\nsafeguard your home\u2019s boiler , plumbing , wiring and more with edf energy\u2019s home emergency insurance range \u2013 edf energy protect . prices start from \u00a32 a month for wiring protect cover .\nat edf energy we are passionate about developing the next generation of uk scientists and engineers .\nedf renewable energy announces acquisition of solar projects from first solar | first solar , inc .\ninitially , edf energy was a supplier of energy to domestic and business users . however , following the takeover of british energy in 2009 , along with its assets which included a nuclear generator , edf energy became one of the uk\u2019s largest generators of energy as well as the largest distribution network operator .\nfor nearly 30 years , edf renewables has dedicated its efforts to creating a sustainable energy economy through the deployment of renewable energy resources .\nthe financial reporting section contains the latest edf energy financial statements and information on nuclear power notes .\nthe london eye is to become the edf energy london eye at the end of this month .\nedf energy and the southwest nuclear hub at the university of bristol are pleased to announce a unique opportunity for three nuclear msc students to be sponsored by edf energy . the sponsorship will include :\nfor over 10 years , edf renewables canada has dedicated its efforts to creating a sustainable energy economy through the deployment of renewable energy resources .\nedf energy renewables ( edf er ) has announced that three wind farms \u2013 two in scotland and one in england \u2013 are in operation and producing electricity .\ngreen energy company ecotricity is threatening to take legal action against french energy giant edf over its use of artwork showing a green union flag to promote its green britain day on friday . edf . . .\nour number one priority is safety . find out about edf energy ' s commitment to zero harm .\nedf energy , freepost rryz - bgyg - jcxr , 334 outland road , plymouth , pl3 5tu .\na collection of the best edf energy creative work , such as advertising , marketing campaigns and videos .\nedf energy is claiming to be the \u201ccheapest major supplier\u201d among the big six energy companies in a press campaign to trumpet its recent price cuts .\nlearn more about renewable energy and ways to take greater responsibility for your own energy .\nedf energy was founded in 2003 with headquarters in london , uk . it was founded by the french state - owned edf sa following the acquisition of seeboard plc .\nedf energy ' s research and development is a centre of technical excellence whose main purpose is helping to build a brighter energy future for the uk .\n( zingy is edf\u2019s corporate mascot . there\u2019s a mini facebook campaign dedicated to how he objects to edf suing climate activists )\ngareth wynn , director of london 2012 programme , edf energy , said :\nour partnership with the london eye will be a powerful way to help edf energy communicate our vision of a low carbon future .\nmartin stead , the marketing director at edf energy , told the trade publication marketing that the energy supplier does not like the continued association with its rivals .\nalongside expertise from atkins\u2019 energy business , skills from the wider atkins group will be utilised to support edf energy in operating , maintaining and developing their assets .\ndespite the energy domestic and business users consume being edf\u2019s primary business model , it isn\u2019t their only one . edf energy energy has two businesses \u2013 one that produces electricity , and one that buys gas and electricity . this is called their customer supply business . it is the generation business which operates the power stations owned by edf .\nedf energy uk is a wholly owned subsidiary of the french , ' electricit\u00e9 de france ' , but operates autonomously as its own company here in the uk . there are 9 companies that operate under the edf energy name , 8 of which generation - based . their supply company runs under the name ' edf energy customers plc ' .\ninterested in working at edf energy ? find out about our graduate programmes , apprenticeships , internships and current vacancies .\nedf renewable energy is a leading us independent power producer with 30 years of expertise in the renewable industry , covering all range of services from project origination , development , sales and marketing , to long - term asset management . edf renewable energy specializes in wind and solar photovoltaic with presence in other segments of the renewable energy market : storage , biogas , biomass , hydro , and marine energy . edf renewable energy ' s north american portfolio consists of 9 gigawatts of developed projects with 4 . 4 gigawatts of installed capacity throughout the us , canada , and mexico . the operations and maintenance subsidiary , edf renewable services , operates 10 gw throughout north america . edf renewable energy is a subsidiary of edf energies nouvelles . edf energies nouvelles is the renewable energy arm of the edf group , the leading electricity company in the world . for more information visit : urltoken .\nif you have landed on this article and wish to contact edf energy , you can do so on the telephone number above . this will get you through to edf on weekdays .\nedf energy has renewed its sponsorship of the british paralympic association ( bpa ) up until the rio olympics in 2016 .\nas consumption increases , edf rises to a new technological challenge to ensure national supply . the world is changing , and so is edf .\nthe new company is a 50 : 50 joint venture between edf energy and edf energies nouvelles , with each party combining its renewable energy development skills , expertise and resources in one place in order to spearhead renewable development activities in the uk .\nedf energy renewables ( edf er ) has announced the purchase of 11 wind farm sites in scotland from development and asset management company partnerships for renewables . in an announcement on thursday , edf er said that the scottish sites had a potential capacity of 600 megawatts .\nthe campaigners blame the lobbying power of big energy companies like edf for the government ' s current pro - gas position .\nedf energy is aiming to raise \u00a3450 , 000 for breast cancer now over the next three years , through fundraising activity .\nedf energy and merlin share a commitment to sustainability and to engaging people to play their part in tackling climate change .\nedf energy is one of the uk\u2019s largest energy companies and its largest producer of low - carbon electricity . our financial statements and ofgem segmental reports are made available each year .\nedf energy will take responsibility for your switch , making sure the process is simple , reliable and hassle - free . visit our energy switch guarantee page to find out more .\nedf energy has agreed to hand the bulk of a package worth \u00a34 . 5m back to customers struggling to pay energy bills , after being found guilty of improper marketing practices .\ngareth wynn , director of london 2012 programme , edf group , said \u201cour partnership with the london eye will be a powerful way to help edf energy communicate our vision of a low carbon future .\nedf energy ' s parent company started supporting the paralympic movement in 1992 , with the sponsorship of the french national paralympic committee .\nthe energy - water nexus : challenges and opportunities . u . s . department of energy , june 2014 .\nalthough edf energy came into being in 2003 , the company was being built up four years prior to this through small and large acquisitions and mergers . below , we have listed the most important acquisitions and mergers since 1999 , which helped edf energy come to be :\nedf will also continue its ' team edf ' ambassador programme , in which saw supported individual paralympic athletes , including swimmer ellie simmonds , during london 2012 .\nedf energy is today announcing a change to its standard variable tariff prices , effective from 31st august 2018 , following significant increases in the cost of wholesale energy since the start of the year .\nthe energy companies may draw public ire , but with the\nfeel better energy\ncampaign , edf\u2019s energetic marketing director has helped create a brand platform that is populist , entertaining and successful .\nit\u2019s easy to switch to edf energy . with a great range of gas and electricity tariffs , excellent service , competitive prices , and tons of experience it ' s no wonder that tens of thousands of people choose edf energy as their supplier every month . ( 3 )\nedf - cgn relationship edf and cgn have been working as industrial partners for 30 years . this includes the joint venture between cgn and edf to build two epr reactors at taishan . this is the same technology chosen for hinkley point c .\nedf energy is part of the edf group . with 58 nuclear reactors in france and a total of 78 reactors across the world , edf is by far the leading global nuclear power operator . our 58 french reactors are divided among 19 power station sites and have a total installed capacity of around 63gw\nenergy company numbers is a telephone number directory service dedicated to helping uk consumers keep in touch with their energy suppliers .\nthe uk\u2019s electricity demand could exceed supply within the next decade , creating an energy gap . find out how we plan to lead energy change to create a stable energy future .\nenergy companies have an image problem , that was why in 2010 edf energy hired former procter & gamble marketer stead , tasking him with undertaking a review of the business . during that process the clear finding was the \u201ctrust gap\u201d between the energy industry and consumers .\nleading attractions operator merlin entertainments agreed last week a three year partnership for the london eye with energy company , edf energy . the partnership will give edf energy , the uk\u2019s largest producer of low - carbon electricity , naming rights to the london eye for the period of the contract and will allow both parties to maximise opportunities through joint marketing activity .\nenergy efficiency measures such as loft and cavity wall insulation , installing a modern boiler and energy - saving light bulbs will add up to substantial savings on the collective uk energy bill .\nedf energy has launched a marketing campaign to tell customers if they can get electricity cheaper elsewhere as part of its efforts to become more transparent .\na nuclear power station turns the nuclear energy in uranium atoms into electrical energy that can be used in homes and businesses .\nheatsmart\u00ae is a netatmo smart thermostat with installation , currently retailed by edf energy at \u00a399 . 00 . edf energy customers limited ( \u201cedf energy\u201d ) bring you this exclusive offer from help - link uk ltd ( \u201chelp - link\u201d ) . when you request your free , no - obligation quote for a new gas or lpg ( liquid petroleum gas ) boiler from help - link , you will be offered edf energy\u2019s heatsmart\u00ae to be included with your new boiler installation at no additional cost . the offer ends at 23 . 59 bst on 28 september 2018 . full t & cs apply .\nedf currently powers 20 % of the united kingdom , as demonstrated by the pie chart above . the company employs roughly 15 , 000 people across the united kingdom . these people are located all over the uk and edf energy is known as one of the best energy suppliers to work for .\nme and my friends are being sued by edf . this action should concern us all\nedf energy have one of the most noteable fuel mixes in great britain . every year , each uk energy supplier must publish details publically about the fuel mix that makes up their supply . year on year it appears that edf energy concentrate more and more on nuclear energy . there is much debate at present as to whether nuclear energy really is the way forward . it is a low - carbon generation method , but it is finite , which means it ' s not technically renewable .\nedf energy is entirely owned by french state - owned energy company electricit\u00e9 de france ( edf ) , who began investing in the uk energy market in 1998 eventuating in the acquisition of \u2018seeboard\u2019 ( south eastern electricity board ) , \u2018london electricity plc\u2019 ( formerly london electricity board ( leb ) ) , \u2018sweb energy plc\u2019 ( south western electricity board ) , and several power plants . it was clear to see that from the beginning of edf\u2019s endeavours in the uk , the london area was the first port of call . in 2009 edf acquired the british generation business \u2018 british energy \u2019 , giving them a huge step towards becoming big players in the uk generation business .\ndavid few , market lead for conventional power in atkins\u2019 energy uk & europe business , said : \u201cwe\u2019ve drawn on a wide range of experience from across the business to secure this appointment with edf energy . it was crucial to demonstrate the depth of atkins\u2019 engineering capabilities , innovation and technical excellence , and we\u2019re looking forward to continuing our partnership with edf energy . \u201d\nedf group ' s activities include generation , trading , transmission , distribution , supply and other energy services . it has over 38 million customers in europe , with over 28 million of these in france . it has key business interests in germany and italy as well as france and the uk . edf was founded in 1946 . edf became a public limited company ( edf sa ) on november 19 , 2004 .\nedf renewable energy is one of the largest renewable energy developers in north america with 9 gigawatts of wind , solar , biomass , and biogas projects developed throughout the u . s . , canada , and mexico .\nedf energy has been accused of a pursuing a\nlaughable\nnew marketing strategy after it saying it should be allowed to leave the much - vilified big six energy supplier group and rebrand itself as a consumer champion .\nedf ' s west burton power station in nottinghamshire . the energy firm claims activists caused damage in excess of \u00a35m . photograph : christopher furlong / getty images\ndon ' t get put on hold , we ' ll deal with your query straight away . give us a call to settle your edf energy issue .\nwe know all businesses are different and it can be difficult to see where you can save energy . see our energy saving page .\nenergy giant edf today dropped a \u00a35m law suit against 21 climate change protesters that shut down the company\u2019s new west burton gas - fired power station last october .\nas a result of this , edf energy is dropping its claim for civil damages against them and believes that this is a fair and reasonable solution .\nbreast cancer now and edf energy are announcing a three year partnership ; with the aim of raising nearly half a million pounds for vital research into the disease .\ni am looking for renewable energy content . i have a topic about energy next week . it ' s nice to have been here .\nwe believe that nuclear energy is key to a low - carbon energy future , which are committed to building the power plants of tomorrow .\nedf energy believes nuclear power has a key role in providing safe , reliable and affordable energy to the uk . and with its small carbon footprint , nuclear will also be integral to our response to climate change and greenhouse gas emissions .\nif you\u2019ve not yet registered for myaccount , it only takes a couple of minutes - you\u2019ll need your edf energy account number handy . once you\u2019ve registered you can :\nour careers pages show you what it ' s like to work at edf energy . if it looks good to you , you can search and apply for jobs .\ndid you know that we generate electricity as well as supply it to homes and businesses ? learn all about edf energy and the way we operate as a business .\nedf energy owns and operates eight nuclear power stations in the uk . in 2014 , our nuclear power stations provided more than 15 % of total uk electricity generation .\na group of environmental campaigners being sued for \u00a35m by energy company edf for occupying one of the company ' s power plants in october last year has launched a website encouraging edf customers to switch to alternative providers as a gesture of opposition to the civil action .\nthe edf energy teesside offshore wind park in the uk begins to feed power into the grid . this 27 - turbine offshore wind farm places edf as a leader in offshore wind farm in europe . this demonstration of expertise results in edf being appointed by the french government to build three wind parks offshore f\u00e9camp , courseulles - sur - mer and saint - nazaire .\nedf energy recognises the importance of a diverse mix of energy sources to meet uk energy needs and to address climate change , energy affordability and energy security . while we continue to invest in renewable sources of energy such as wind , we believe this diverse mix must include nuclear . nuclear power stations can be relied upon to generate at times of peak demand . they offer a wide range of socio - economic benefits to the communities around them and are cost - competitive with all other forms of electricity generation , including renewables .\nmajor fossil fuel companies and energy utilities have used their financial power to take control of key renewable energy lobby groups in europe in an effort to slow the continent\u2019s transition to clean energy , according to industry insiders .\nswitching business energy suppliers is one way to reduce business costs . recent research commissioned by edf energy found that 6 in 10 small businesses could make easy savings by switching energy provider . at edf energy , we take care of the full switching process , all we need is an opening meter read once we\u2019re ready to complete the switch . businesses are able to benefit from managing their account ( s ) online with myaccount , 24 / 7 live chat support & free uk based business advisers .\nthe protesters , who have all pleaded guilty in court to aggravated trespass , have agreed in principle to accept a permanent injunction which prevents them from entering multiple sites operated by edf energy . as a result of this , edf energy is dropping its claim for civil damages against them and believes that this is a fair and reasonable solution .\nthe company said it was a supporter of renewable energy , but added :\nin order to keep the lights on in britain , a mixture of energy sources is needed to provide reliable low - carbon energy .\nthe energy market is renowned for its bad reputation . consumers love to hate energy companies and every other week there seem to be headlines highlighting the spiralling cost of energy and the profits of the so called \u201cbig six\u201d .\nafter nine years of research , edf develops and markets an electric heating system that proves instantly successful .\nedf said it supports the right to protest , but said a civil action against protesters was necessary .\nto circulate the aforementioned urltoken petition , demanding edf drop the civil action against the 21 individuals 1 .\nwind power is currently enjoying spectacular growth around the world . edf subsidiary edf energies nouvelles ( edf en ) is tasked with leading the group\u2019s ambitions in the area of renewable energy , especially wind power , its main focus for growth . wind power currently accounts for 87 % of the total installed capacity of our subsidiary in europe , north america , africa and the middle east .\nedf energy have been voted the best of the big six in the uk for the second year running by moneywise and we ' ve been highly commended for our customer service .\nedf energy employees got fully behind our charitable partnership with the bpa and raised over \u00a3650 , 000 , which exceeded the fundraising target we set ourselves three years ago .\nthere are plenty of myths around saving energy . so we\u2019re sorting the facts from fiction \u2013 helping you to save energy and reduce your bill . urltoken\nmarine energy could help improve the overall security of our energy mix by replacing imported fossil fuels . but wave and tidal technologies are subject to intermittency .\nthe uk is supplied by a variety of electricity generation sources , which we call the energy mix . each energy source has its advantages and disadvantages .\nour wide range of publications provide energy insight and analysis , as well as information about how we are shaping the future of energy in the uk .\nedf also said it was happy to inform the group of the measure it takes to tackle climate change .\nkeeping your skills up to date is essential , and so edf energy offers continuous opportunities to develop . in addition to the standard edf energy induction training , there are also opportunities to take on additional duties . qualifications are open to everyone and it\u2019s up to you to decide how much you\u2019d like to take on and how far you want to go in your role .\nbut our history actually began during the years leading up to 2002 , when three energy companies \u2500 seeboard , london energy and sweb \u2500 were brought together .\nedf energy is one of the uk\u2019s largest energy companies and its largest producer of low - carbon electricity . a wholly - owned subsidiary of the edf group , one of europe ' s largest energy groups , we generate around one fifth of the uk ' s electricity and employ around 15 , 000 people . we supply electricity and gas to around 5 . 5 million residential and business customers , making us the biggest supplier of electricity by volume .\nhe said :\nfollowing an offer we received from the protesters ' lawyers to settle the civil case , edf energy has been working to agree a compromise agreement acceptable to both parties .\nedf renewable energy sandi briner , 858 - 521 - 3525 sandi . briner @ urltoken or first solar , inc . steve krum , 602 - 427 - 3359 steve . krum @ urltoken\nit has 158 , 640 employees worldwide , with 105 , 322 working for edf in france . edf group has investments in 21 countries ( 12 of these in europe ) and offers services and consulting in 35 countries .\nthe acquisition of switch station 1 and switch station 2 marks edf re ' s entry into nevada , a state with world - class solar resources where we plan to build additional projects in the coming years ,\ncommented ryan pfaff , executive vice president of edf renewable energy .\nwe are pleased to be working with first solar , one of our key solar partners , to deliver affordable , reliable solar energy to nv energy and its customers .\nview a map of the dno ' s on the energy networks association website .\nwe want to bring affordable and low - carbon energy to all . with our experience , we can help the uk move toward a more sustainable energy future .\nrenewable energy sources are theoretically inexhaustible , but current technology limits how much of this energy can be converted into electricity . in 2012 , about 21 % of the electricity generated globally was from renewables . [ source : world energy outlook 2014 ]\nuse energy more efficiently \u2013 existing resources will last longer if we reduce demand .\nrenewable energy sources \u2013 improved technology will increase how much we convert into electricity .\nof u . s . energy comes from nuclear or fossil fuel power plants .\n3 . clean energy and sustainability jobs are present in every state in america .\nthe steam passes through a series of turbines , and causes them to spin . this converts the steam\u2019s heat energy into mechanical energy . a shaft connects the turbines , which are spinning at 3000 revs per minute , to a generator . the generator then uses an electromagnetic field to convert this mechanical energy into electrical energy .\nenergy regulator ofgem is launching a pr and digital push to encourage consumers to go \u201cenergy shopping\u201d in order to find a better deal on their gas and electricity .\nthe protesters , who have all pleaded guilty in court to aggravated trespass , have agreed in principle to accept a permanent injunction which prevents them from entering multiple sites operated by edf energy .\nour b2c team and b2b teams are based in hove , sussex . travel may be required to other edf energy offices in three bridges , crawley , exeter , sunderland , croydon and london .\nbut the idea that edf energy should not be one of the big six and be seen instead as a consumer champion was described as\nfrankly laughable\nby the fuel poverty action group .\nthe move follows messages left on facebook and twitter from people claiming to be edf customers incensed at the move .\nhowever , a spokesman for edf clarified the firm ' s main reasons behind the decision to end the case .\nthat led edf to put a strategy in place that stead said was \u201ccustomer led\u201d and put an emphasis on trust and safety . he claimed that what made edf different was that it put \u201cits money where its mouth is\u201d .\nmary anne has dedicated her career to the energy sector and built a high level of expertise managing all aspects of the energy value chain . as president of edf energy services , her approach is very customer focused . mary anne is resolute that the solutions , services and products we offer should be those that our clients need and , above all , want .\nto provide the uk with a secure energy supply , we need a diverse and balanced energy mix , rather than relying too heavily on a small number of energy sources . the uk government has already committed to increasing the proportion of energy derived from renewable sources to 15 % by 2020 , which is a positive step towards diversifying our energy mix . but the intermittency and cost of harnessing some renewable energy sources ( such as wind and solar energy ) means that we need other sources to supplement them . nuclear power stations are ideally placed to fulfil this role , as they can generate low - carbon electricity reliably and affordably for many years . edf group owns and operates the world\u2019s largest fleet of civil nuclear power stations , so we have ample experience of the nuclear energy sector to draw on when developing our strategy for nuclear energy in the uk .\nwe can ' t expect a reliable energy future without considering water . conventional energy resources we use require large amounts of water to produce electricity , and most of the water we use requires a considerable amount of energy to treat and transport it .\nall businesses are different , we just need to know your address and how much energy you use to get you a conprtitive business quote with edf energy online . see if you could save money by comparing unit rates and standing charges as well as monthly and annual cost projections .\nenergy sourcing and customer supply runs power stations and wind farms , buys and sells power to meet future generation and customer needs and deals with all our energy customers .\nrenewable energy sources like the wind , sun , tides and flowing water seem inexhaustible , but current technology limits how much of their energy can be converted into electricity .\nedf energy will sort out the rest , such as speaking with your current supplier and arranging for the switch to take place so you can get on with the important job of running your business .\nhopes that the scottish onshore wind industry could be revived over the coming years received a major boost today with the news edf energy renewables has acquired 11 wind farm sites boasting the potential . . .\nhe also said there has been an increase in brand perceptions \u2013 customers having more confidence in edf \u2013 and that in its customer feedback responses say edf is a supplier that \u201cstands out as a force for good within the sector\u201d .\nwhy switch ? switching business gas and electricity to edf energy could be a good way to reduce your business costs . especially if you\u2019re on a \u201cout of contract\u201d price ( such as \u2018deemed\u2019 business rates ) which are considerably more . at edf energy , we ' ll take care of the switch , all you need to do is select a start date up to 150 days in advance or if you ' re not in contract we can switch your business energy within 3 weeks .\nincreasing uk dependence on imported energy could mean higher bills for energy customers . fluctuations in the global energy markets may lead to electricity - generating companies paying more for fuel , and this price increase could be passed along the supply chain to uk households .\nedf energy selects partners to provide specific expertise on energy - related products such as protect or heatsmart . we take away the worry of selecting reliable trades people by putting all our partners through a detailed selection process . we only use companies with proven experience and technical know - how .\nkeeping your skills up to date is essential , and so edf energy offers continuous opportunities to develop . in addition to the standard edf energy induction training , there are also opportunities to take on additional duties in addition to your standard role . qualifications are open to everyone and it\u2019s up to you to decide how much you\u2019d like to take on and how far you want to go in your role .\nedf begins work on a new - generation nuclear power station at flamanville . the construction of france ' s first epr ( european pressurized reactor ) marks an essential milestone in the preparations for replacing edf ' s existing nuclear power stations .\nedf energy owns and operates 15 nuclear reactors at eight sites in the uk and our current plans include building four new reactors : two at hinkley point in somerset , and two at sizewell in suffolk .\nedf energy is the first sustainability partner and a tier one sponsor of the london 2012 olympic and paralympic games , and aims to optimise awareness of the brand through the sponsorship of the major london attraction .\neven using a little less energy each day adds up to big savings over time .\nour climate and latitude make the uk a less than ideal location for harnessing solar energy . but improved solar panels and using solar energy wherever possible could address these challenges .\nappeal to our drive for progress and prosperity based on clean , equitable energy solutions .\na transformer converts the electrical energy to the high voltage needed by the national grid .\nat edf energy we make it easy for you to compare business energy contracts online - within 60 seconds ! we know you ' re busy running a business , so we\u2019d like to make things simple and straightforward with your energy prices . our online prices are the best available electricity and gas business rates ( subject to a credit check ) , which could save your business money .\nthe steam then passes through a series of turbines ( 5 ) , causing them to spin and converting the heat energy produced in the reactor into mechanical energy . a shaft connects the turbines to a generator \u2013 so when the turbines spin , so does the generator . the generator uses an electromagnetic field to convert this mechanical energy into electrical energy .\nyour installer will be able to confirm that the products are suitable for use with the domestic rhi scheme . the values of any rhi payments you may receive are set by ofgem ( not edf energy ) .\neveryone in the uk can help to improve energy security by being more energy efficient . this will reduce the demand for electricity and ease the pressure on suppliers to keep importing .\nwind , solar power and hydropower are all renewable energy sources , but the energy we can obtain from each is limited by our geography and the cost of the equipment needed .\nthe uk government intends to improve the security of our energy supply by encouraging imports from more diverse fuel sources , by generating a larger proportion of the country ' s electricity from renewables and by using nuclear energy , which relies on fuel with a high energy density .\nif you are a new or existing edf energy customer and have not yet set up an online account , you can do so by clicking here . all you need is your account number and personal details ready .\n\u2018edf energy is one of the largest energy companies in the uk , supplying around 5 million residential and business accounts with electricity or gas . we produce around one - fifth ( 20 % ) of the nation\u2019s electricity and that makes us the largest supplier by volume - something we\u2019re really proud of . \u2019\nat edf energy , we\u2019re on a journey to change the way people use energy for generations to come . producing low carbon energy is what we do best . and right now , our eight existing nuclear sites generate 9 , 000 megawatts per year through various reactors , avoiding emissions of over 40m tonnes of carbon dioxide . that\u2019s the equivalent of taking about 60 % of cars off our roads .\nthese simple energy - saving tips can make your home warmer and help reduce your bills .\nwe want to deliver better lives , better experience and better energy for all of society .\nthe uk government intends to improve the security of our energy supply by encouraging fuel imports from a more diverse range of sources , by generating more of our electricity from renewables and by using nuclear energy , which relies on fuel with a high energy density ( uranium ) .\nas population increases and droughts persist , meeting our energy and water needs will become harder .\nwater - energy synergies : coordinating efficiency programs in california . pacific institute , september 2013 .\nif you\u2019re moving business premises that we don ' t current supply . edf energy have a range of busines energy contracts to suit your business needs . all you need to do is agree a new contract online by getting a quote and we ' ll sort out the rest . leaving you to get on with your business . or did you know if you\u2019re current premises is already supplied by edf energy , you can take it with you . all you need to do is contact us or submit a request online at urltoken\nby submitting your address you agree to edf energy passing your data to the electricity central online enquiry service to help provide you with a quotation . please do not submit your address if this is not acceptable to you .\nedf energy is the uk arm of edf sa and is one of the largest suppliers of energy in the uk , generating a fifth of the uk\u2019s electricity and supplying gas and electricity to 5 . 5 million h40 residential and business customers . when they were looking for a solution to replace their highly manual corporate credit card reconciliation process , they chose sap concur because it fitted their need for an easily configurable , web - based solution to deploy within their time and cost constraints . edf energy also wanted more control over the credit card reconciliation process . they had identified that with their previous solution , it was \u201cnear impossible\u201d to identify non - compliant transactions made on their corporate credit cards . edf energy extended their solution with managed reporting from sap concur . one benefit of having more visibility into their data is that they can see where they require more granularity when recording expenses .\nedf said it had dropped the civil action as part of a settlement with the protesters , which it called a\nfair and reasonable solution\n.\nfollowing an offer we received from the protesters ' lawyers to settle the civil case , edf energy has been working to agree a compromise agreement acceptable to both parties ,\nsaid a spokesman .\nmicrosoft - founder bill gates and nearly two dozen other business leaders just launched a new , $ 1 - billion fund that will finance emerging energy innovations to deliver affordable and reliable energy . breakthrough energy ventures\u2019 goal is to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions to near - zero levels .\nour goal is to encourage youngsters within areas of deprivation to consider energy issues from an early age and to inspire their peers , families and communities to change energy efficiency behaviours . now in 2016 and entering its fourth year , \u2018the big energy project\u2019 continues to grow and develop .\nthe first nuclear power station built abroad ( daya bay in china ) . edf exports its nuclear expertise for the first time .\nshould edf ' s claim succeed , several of the campaigners face losing their homes , and all could face bankruptcy or be forced to pay a percentage of their salaries to edf for decades to come . the amount of the claim represents just 0 . 3 % of edf ' s annual uk profits , which rose by 7 . 5 % this year to \u00a31 . 7 billion .\nsponsors edf , lloyds tsb and samsung have launched fresh marketing drives to mark tonight\u2019s ( 29 august ) paralympic games opening ceremony .\nour daughter claire is one of the 21 activists who spent a week up a chimney at west burton power station in nottinghamshire in october 2012 . claire and her fellow activists are now being sued for \u00a35million by edf energy .\nlatest gas and electricity news brought to you by uk power - the energy price comparison site .\ncherie excels at identifying and implementing optimization solutions for clients . during her 20 years in the energy business she has worked in all the key operational areas including scheduling , transmission and market analysis . at edf energy services , cherie leads our east coast commercial and industrial business and has a very hands on approach to client services .\ncreating lasting economic and social benefit for the communities surrounding our new and operational sites is a priority . each new power station will take a number of years to build and edf energy is committed to mitigating the impacts of construction .\nafter three weeks of campaigning , the no dash for gas campaigners say they were approached by edf\u2019s lawyers offering to withdraw the lawsuit .\nwe support claire and her friends and admire their courage . please sign this petition to tell edf to drop this unprecedented legal assault .\nedf has dropped a \u00e2\u00a35m civil lawsuit against a group of activists who occupied one of its power plants in nottinghamshire for seven days .\nedf has also created personalised urls enabling customers to renew their deals with one click , reducing customer churn and call - centre traffic .\nan agreement is signed by edf and the british government to commence work on two third - generation ( epr ) reactors at hinkley point in the uk . the integration of dalkia france completes the group ' s range of energy services .\nthe new partnership branding for the edf energy london eye will be revealed later this month when the attraction reopens after its annual two week maintenance period . a global icon , the london eye provides a high profile international platform in the year leading up to 2012 and beyond . edf energy is a tier one sponsor and the first sustainability partner for the london 2012 olympic and paralympic games ; and the link with the london eye will optimise the organisation\u2019s visibility in the capital .\ncontrol your heating remotely when you\u2019re away from home , so you don ' t need to worry about wasting energy . have a look at our heatsmart\u00ae thermostat for a more energy - efficient home .\nnow hiring : the growth of america ' s clean energy & sustainability jobs\n[ pdf ] discusses the current status and key trends in renewable energy and energy efficiency , and summarizes some of the major advances in other sectors such as local / state government , transportation and the private sector .\nthe carbon footprint of a large wind turbine is among the smallest of all energy sources used in the uk . the government is committed to increasing the proportion of our energy generated from renewable sources to 15 % by 2020 . most of this new renewable energy is expected to come from wind farms .\nedf makes its first international investments , first in south america , and then in europe . the group workforce grows to 118 , 181 .\nto support , promote and offer resources to the may 1st protest against edf\u2019s victimisation of the 21 activists , \u2018let\u2019s talk people power\u2019 2 .\nwith 11 production plants and 6 . 2gw of installed capacity , edf is a major player in fossil - fuel power generation in france .\nas young people , we\u2019re working at edf because we want to promote systemic , market - based solutions and new technologies that shift our country toward clean energy and away from our fossil fuel past ( did someone say solar paint ? ) .\nin 2012 edf relaunched the brand with a customer commitment to deliver three key things : to offer better service , fair value to customers and deliver simplicity . its flagship product was the blue plus price promise \u2013 its low carbon energy tariff .\nif you have a hot water tank , better insulation can help save energy by stopping heat escaping .\nsave hundreds of pounds on your household energy bills today . just enter your postcode to get started .\nsolar energy is highly secure , but solar power is not available at night or in cloudy weather .\nidentify your saving opportunities with our reports and get an end to end view of your energy consumption .\nsan diego - - ( business wire ) - - edf renewable energy ( edf re ) today announced the acquisition of the 179 megawatt ac ( mwac ) switch station 1 and switch station 2 solar projects from first solar , inc . ( nasdaq : fslr ) in late june . the projects , currently under construction , will sell their combined output and environmental attributes under three power purchase agreements to subsidiaries of nv energy , inc . ( nevada power company d / b / a nv energy and sierra pacific power company d / b / a nv energy ) ; commercial operation dates ( cod ) for the two projects are scheduled for late july 2017 and late september 2017 , respectively .\nedf energy have had a very steady share of the market in great britain over the last 10 years or so . at present , edf energy has a 12 % market share on electricity and 8 % on gas . this represents a 1 % decrease on electricity and a 1 % increase on gas since q4 2007 , 10 years ago . this can be compared with such companies as british gas , for example , that have lost as much as 22 % of their market share .\nfirst operation of hinkley point c is scheduled to be in 2025 . edf energy\u2019s current investment programme to safely extend the lives of its existing power stations contributes to maintaining a secure supply of low - carbon electricity prior to hpc coming on line .\nedf energy customers can call the plymouth citizens advice bureau\u2019s independent debt helpline on 0808 156 6666 or 0300 330 0519 from a mobile phone . they can also visit their local citizens advice bureau if they\u2019d prefer to speak to someone face to face .\nafter studying at sam houston state university , dan worked at dynegy beginning in 2006 in power trading for both ercot and the west regions . in 2009 dan left dynegy to join edf working in ercot real time power trading . since joining edf , he has worked both ercot and west power desks as well as managed both the real time operations and energy management teams for the ercot region .\nas a native energy source hydro is highly secure , but the number of uk sites suitable for large - scale hydroelectric generation is limited , so it can only make a small contribution to our energy mix .\nsome 62 % of people thought their energy supplier was benefiting at their expense , according to its research . a further 86 % said there was a need for an energy company that put the customer first .\nif you ' ve moved into a premises supplied by us , please contact us on 0800 404 7413 . we know it can be a stressful time , however it\u2019s important to agree a contract to avoid expensive out of contract charges which may apply . also we want to make sure you get the best out of your business energy with edf energy ."]}
{"id": 54284, "summary": [{"text": "mcdermott international ( formerly j. ray mcdermott ) ( nyse : mdr ) is an american multinational engineering , procurement , construction and installation company with operations in the americas , middle east , the caspian sea and the pacific rim .", "topic": 22}, {"text": "it is incorporated in panama and headquartered in houston , texas , united states . ", "topic": 32}], "title": "mcdermott international", "paragraphs": ["s international business growing in stature , the company was reorganized again . mcdermott international , mcdermott\nmcdermott international , inc . .\ninternational directory of company histories . . retrieved july 09 , 2018 from urltoken urltoken\nmcdermott international , inc . .\ninternational directory of company histories . . retrieved july 09 , 2018 from urltoken urltoken\nmdr : dividend date & history for mcdermott international , inc . ( panama )\ns wholly owned panamanian subsidiary since 1959 , became the parent company of mcdermott inc . and its subsidiaries . mcdermott international had been established as the international subsidiary of j . ray mcdermott & company . mcdermott\nmcdermott international , inc . .\ninternational directory of company histories . . encyclopedia . com . ( july 9 , 2018 ) . urltoken\nmcdermott international , inc . .\ninternational directory of company histories . . encyclopedia . com . ( july 9 , 2018 ) . urltoken\nmcdermott international , inc . ( mdr ) dividend date & amp ; history - urltoken\n, new orleans , louisiana , mcdermott international , [ n . d . ] .\nmcdermott international revealed tuesday it has cut about 1 , 723 jobs since last october .\n\u00a9 2018 mcdermott international , inc . all rights reserved . | terms of use | sitemap\nhere ' s why mcdermott international dropped 11 . 3 % in march - - the motley fool\nis mcdermott international , inc . ( mdr ) outperforming other oils - energy stocks this year ?\nmcdermott international prices $ 1 . 3 bln of 10 . 625 % senior unsecured notes due 2024\nhere ' s why mcdermott international dropped 11 . 3 % in march @ themotleyfool # stocks $ mdr\nmcdermott international has been awarded three separate projects by an unnamed national oil company for the . . .\n: : mcdermott awarded subsea umbilical and flowline installation contract for the lucius field . mcdermott international inc - contract award will be reflected in mcdermott ' s q2 2018 backlog . mcdermott international - announced contract award from anadarko petroleum for subsea umbilical and flowline installation .\n: : mcdermott and cb & i ; announce conclusion of competition authority reviews for proposed combination . mcdermott international - cos have received antitrust clearance in russia for proposed combination . mcdermott international - deal expected to be completed in q2 2018 .\nj . ray mcdermott s . a . , a mcdermott international subsidiary , completes the front runner spar hull project in the gulf of mexico . ( mcdermott )\nmcdermott international is re - focusing its business overseas , particularly in the asia pacific market , hecht said .\nmcdermott international has completed the deepwater subsea tieback from the otis well to the delta house floating . . .\nin acquiring babcock & wilcox , mcdermott became a much larger , diversified company . to reflect its growth , j . ray mcdermott & company became mcdermott inc . in 1980 . in 1983 , with mcdermott ' s international business growing in stature , the company was reorganized again . mcdermott international , mcdermott ' s wholly owned panamanian subsidiary since 1959 , became the parent company of mcdermott inc . and its subsidiaries . mcdermott international had been established as the international subsidiary of j . ray mcdermott & company . mcdermott ' s reorganization as a panamanian company allowed it to avoid paying income tax on most of its operations .\nthe story of oil and gas offshore , new orleans , la . : mcdermott international , n . d .\n: : mcdermott international inc - co expects to complete proposed deal with cb & i ; on may 10 .\n: : mcdermott international inc - on may 10 , co entered into credit agreement - sec filing . mcdermott international - credit agreement provides for borrowings , letters of credit of $ 4 . 65 billion . mcdermott international - revolving credit facility , lc facility to mature on may 10 , 2023 ; term facility to mature on may 10 , 2025 .\nmcdermott international will close its new orleans engineering office in october . ( nola . com | the times - picayune )\nmcdermott international\u2019s new derrick lay vessel , the dlv 2000 , has secured scope as part of the current . . .\nmcdermott international also increased its full - year 2017 guidance - - pretty much across the board . here are the highlights :\nmcdermott international stock split history | www . stock split history . com | copyright \u00a9 2013 - 2018 , all rights reserved\nmcdermott international has signed a long - term agreement with l & t hydrocarbon engineering ( lthe ) , a wholly . . .\nas of june 22 , weatherford international\u2019s ( wft ) implied volatility was 58 . 9 % . since april 24 , when weatherford international\u2019s first - quarter financial results were released , its implied volatility has decreased from 63 % . wft\u2019s stock price increased nearly 21 % . weatherford international\u2019s price forecast\nmishra , arnab , ' mcdermott international : ready to recover , ' financial world , july 18 , 1995 , p . 22 .\nmcdermott international has opened a new office in al khobar , saudi arabia , with the ability to add 300 staff to . . .\n: : mcdermott international - announced award of a contract by posco daewoo for phase 2 of shwe gas field development offshore western myanmar . mcdermott international - co ' s portion of award is classified as a large contract , which will be reflected in its q2 2018 backlog .\nsource : international directory of company histories , vol . 37 . st . james press , 2001 .\n: : mcdermott international says amended & restated commitment letter dated as of dec 18 , 2017 - sec filing . mcdermott international - amendment provides for senior secured term loan facility of $ 2 . 260 bln , a $ 1 bln senior secured revolving credit facility . mcdermott international - amendment also provides $ 1 . 390 bln senior secured letter of credit facility & senior unsecured bridge facility of $ 1 . 3 bln .\n: : mcdermott international , inc . announces pricing of $ 1 . 3 billion of 10 . 625 % senior unsecured notes due 2024 .\ninternational sites : australia canada china france germany hong kong italy the netherlands norway spain u . k . switzerland\ninternational law firm mcdermott will & emery llp today announced the appointment of highly regarded senior restructuring lawyer timothy w . walsh as international head of its restructuring & insolvency practice . the move is part of the firm\u2019s strategic initiative to significantly expand its worldwide restructuring and bankruptcy capabilities .\nthe oil market faces many uncertainties and it may not be time to buy stocks indiscriminately , but mcdermott international inc . mdr looks like a pretty compelling investment .\nhouston \u2014 houston - based mcdermott international inc . said it has eliminated about 1 , 700 job positions , mostly skilled labor jobs in its global fabrication yards .\nmcdermott continued to move into the international sphere , establishing an office in beirut in 1960 . in 1962 mcdermott installed the first platform placed in cook inlet , alaska . in 1963 mcdermott overseas , mcdermott far east , mcdermott enterprises france , and oceanic contractors were established as subsidiaries of the company . in march 1964 , mcdermott had eight direct subsidiaries that operated under five divisions : contracting , oil , mcdermott fabricators , harvey lumber and supply company , and mcdermott shipyard .\nmcdermott continued to move into the international sphere , establishing an office in beirut in 1960 . in 1962 mcdermott installed the first platform placed in cook inlet , alaska . in 1963 mcdermott overseas , mcdermott far east , mcdermott enterprises france , and oceanic contractors were established as subsidiaries of the company . in march 1964 , mcdermott had eight direct subsidiaries that operated under five divisions : contracting , oil , mcdermott fabricators , harvey lumber and supply company , and mcdermott shipyard .\nmcdermott continued to move into the international sphere , establishing an office in beirut in 1960 . in 1962 mcdermott installed the first platform placed in cook inlet , alaska . in 1963 mcdermott overseas , mcdermott far east , mcdermott enterprises france , and oceanic contractors were established as subsidiaries of the company . in march 1964 , mcdermott had eight direct subsidiaries that operated under five divisions : contracting , oil , mcdermott fabricators , harvey lumber and supply company , and mcdermott shipyard .\nin the first quarter , mcdermott international\u2019s ( mdr ) revenues increased 17 % yoy ( year - over - year ) . sequentially , its revenues decreased 15 % .\nmcdermott international investments co . , inc . ( panama ) ; hydro marine services , inc . ( panama ) ; mcdermott incorporated ( 92 % ) ; the babcock & wilcox company ; mcdermott scotland limited ( u . k . , 75 % ) .\n: : mcdermott international , inc . announces proposed offering of $ 950 million of senior unsecured notes due 2024 and $ 550 million of senior unsecured notes due 2026 . mcdermott international inc - proceeds of offering will be deposited into a segregated escrow account . mcdermott - on satisfaction of escrow conditions , intends to use proceeds to pay part of price for pending acquisition of technology operations of cb & i . ;\nby this time , mcdermott had sold off its 50 percent interest in heeremac . divestment would be another common theme . mcdermott sold off its 50 percent stake in offshore construction company unifab international when the unit went public in september 1997 .\nmcdermott began on a much smaller scale . what is now known as mcdermott international originated in 1923 , when 24 - year - old r . thomas mcdermott received a contract to build 50 wooden rigs to drill for oil . the contract came from an east texas wildcatter , or oil prospector . mcdermott asked his father , j . ray mcdermott , to supervise construction of the rigs , and named the business after the elder mcdermott .\nwhat is now known as mcdermott international originated in 1923 , when 24 - year - old r . thomas mcdermott received a contract to build 50 wooden rigs to drill for oil . the contract came from an east texas wildcatter , or oil prospector . mcdermott asked his father , j . ray mcdermott , to supervise construction of the rigs , and named the business after the elder mcdermott .\nin acquiring babcock & wilcox , mcdermott became a much larger , diversified company . to reflect its growth , j . ray mcdermott & company became mcdermott inc . in 1980 . in 1983 , with mcdermott\nzakher marine international provides services to the offshore oil and gas industries and offshore marine construction companies and is clearly focused on client satisfaction and retention .\nzmi ensures that international standards , regulations , alignment with best industry practices and client satisfaction are being met with support of zmi integrated management system .\nwhat is now known as mcdermott international originated in 1923 , when 24 - year - old r . thomas mcdermott received a con - tract to build 50 wooden rigs to drill for oil . the contract came from an east texas wildcatter , or oil prospector . mcdermott asked his father , j . ray mcdermott , to supervise construction of the rigs , and named the business after the elder mcdermott .\nthe board of directors of us engineering and construction company mcdermott international has approved the spin - off of its wholly - owned power and nuclear engineering subsidiary babcock & wilcox ( b & w ) .\nmcdermott international is a provider of integrated engineering , procurement , construction and installation , front - end engineering and design and module fabrication services for upstream field developments worldwide . co . delivers fixed and floating production facilities , pipeline installations and subsea systems from concept to commissioning for offshore and subsea oil and gas projects . co . supports its activities with project management and procurement services , while utilizing its capabilities in both shallow water and deepwater construction . co . operates across the americas , europe , africa , the middle east , asia and australia . according to our mcdermott international stock split history records , mcdermott international has had 4 splits .\ncombination of mcdermott and cb & amp ; i expected to be completed later today houston , may 10 , 2018 ( globe newswire ) - - mcdermott international , inc . ( \u201cmcdermott\u201d or the \u201ccompany\u201d ) ( nyse : mdr ) today announced the completion of the reverse split of its common stock and the expiration and results of its\nin 1959 mcdermott acquired dupont fabricators , to supplement the light - fabrication capabilities of mcdermott fabricators . dupont eventually became part of mcdermott fabricators . that same year , mcdermott fabricators created a marine department primarily for the repair of the company\napart from mcdermott international , investors interested in the energy industry may consider stocks like ultra petroleum corp . uplmq , diamondback energy inc . fang and suncor energy inc . su . all these stocks carry a zacks rank # 1\ns lake maracaibo . in 1958 mcdermott acquired associated pipeline contractors , to supplement its domestic pipeline business and provide international expansion opportunities . associated pipeline contractors was involved in the laying of large - diameter , cross - country oil and\ns leading energy - services companies , is the only marine construction firm with a global operation . what began as an oil - field - services enterprise has evolved into a dual - unit operation that handles not only marine construction services , but also power - generation systems and equipment , serving both domestic and international markets . mcdermott international experienced financial problems in the late 1980s , but began to rebound .\ns lake maracaibo . in 1958 mcdermott acquired associated pipeline contractors , to supplement its domestic pipeline business and provide international expansion opportunities . associated pipe - line contractors was involved in the laying of large - diameter , cross - country oil and\narea enjoyed an oil boom , and in 1932 j . ray mcdermott & company moved to houston . mcdermott first opened a\n\u201cwe are honored to welcome tim as head of our international restructuring & insolvency practice , \u201d said mcdermott co - chair peter j . sacripanti . \u201ctim is considered one of new york\u2019s most highly respected restructuring and bankruptcy lawyers and we are confident that he will help us significantly expand this important practice area . his broad experience advising all participants in high - profile restructuring matters will be extremely valuable to our global clients as mcdermott becomes able to deliver more comprehensive , international service offerings . \u201d\nmcdermott international , inc . and its subsidiaries have operations in three main areas : marine oil field construction , power generation construction services , and management of nuclear power plants and other government projects . its bab - cock & wilcox unit has been hit hard by asbestos - related lawsuits ; this and investigations of mcdermott\nhouston and the woodlands , texas , may 02 , 2018 ( globe newswire ) - - mcdermott international , inc . ( \u201cmcdermott\u201d ) ( nyse : mdr ) and cb & amp ; i ( nyse : cbi ) today announced both companies have received the necessary stockholder approvals to complete the proposed business combination .\n- - - - - - , ' oil stock gushing , but n . o . firm lags ; mcdermott execs still confident , ' times - picayune , october 17 , 1999 , p . f1 . deepwater : marine construction ' s frontier technology , new orleans , la . : mcdermott international , 1985 .\nreuters , the news and media division of thomson reuters , is the world\u2019s largest international multimedia news provider reaching more than one billion people every day . reuters provides trusted business , financial , national , and international news to professionals via thomson reuters desktops , the world ' s media organizations , and directly to consumers at urltoken and via reuters tv . learn more about thomson reuters products :\nin the past ten years the zmi has achieved remarkable growth , built new vessel\u2019s to meet the high standards and requirements of local and international clients . zmi currently operate over 35 offshore support vessels .\nin the past ten years the company has achieved remarkable growth , has built new vessels and expanded the fleet with younger vessels to meet the high standards and requirements of our local and international clients .\nsmall - cap and large - cap companies receive a lot of attention from investors , but mid - cap stocks like mcdermott international inc ( nyse : mdr ) , with a market cap of us $ 3 . 65b , are often out of theread more . . .\nmcdermott international recently reduced its work force at its morgan city fabrication facility , the company spokeswoman said . for 2012 , the company reported $ 3 . 6 billion in revenues with operating income of $ 319 . 3 million and net income of $ 207 . 6 million .\nlaw360 , new york ( may 9 , 2012 , 4 : 39 pm edt ) - - mcdermott will & emery llp has appointed a new international head of its restructuring and insolvency practice as part of an initiative to grow its bankruptcy capabilities worldwide , the firm announced wednesday .\nin 1959 mcdermott acquired dupont fabricators , to supplement the light fabrication capabilities of mcdermott fabricators , which eventually absorbed the new unit . that same year , mcdermott fabricators created a marine department primarily for the repair of the company\n' pipeline contract gets heat ; n . o . firm is caught up in indonesian dispute , ' times - picayune , june 22 , 1999 , p . c1 . the story of oil and gas offshore , new orleans , la . : mcdermott international , n . d .\nin 1957 mcdermott established a subsidiary , j . ray mcdermott ( venezuela ) , c . a . , to fabricate the world ' s first aluminum platforms for the highly corrosive waters of venezuela ' s lake maracaibo . in 1958 mcdermott acquired associated pipeline contractors , to supplement its domestic pipeline business and provide international expansion opportunities . associated pipeline contractors was involved in the laying of large - diameter , cross - country oil and natural gas transmission lines . in 1959 mcdermott sold associated pipeline to reading and bates in exchange for common stock .\nmcdermott international , inc . and its subsidiaries have operations in three main areas : marine oil field construction , power generation construction services , and management of nuclear power plants and other government projects . its babcock & wilcox unit has been hit hard by asbestos - related lawsuits ; this and investigations of mcdermott ' s overseas competitive practices helped sour analysts on the company in the late 1990s .\ns present headquarters . some years later , mcdermott moved its headquarters to louisiana .\ns fortunes had begun to improve . chairman howson consolidated operations , focusing on mcdermott\nbwx technologies ; babcock & wilcox ; j . ray mcdermott ; industrial operations .\nresearch reports have been issued by urltoken on four oil and gas equipment and services stocks , namely : liberty oilfield services inc . ( lbrt ) , mcdermott international inc . ( nyse : mdr ) , now inc . ( nyse : dnow ) , and precision drilling corp . ( nyse : pds ) .\nin 1959 mcdermott acquired dupont fabricators , to supplement the light fabrication capabilities of mcdermott fabricators , which eventually absorbed the new unit . that same year , mcdermott fabricators created a marine department primarily for the repair of the company ' s heavy construction equipment . the marine department repaired mcdermott ' s own equipment and that of other companies . in 1962 the department became a separate operating division , mcdermott shipyard division .\nallswater\u2019s \u2018all in\u2019 approach to partnering and working hand - in - hand with their clients ensured the engineering , and more specifically the construction , met the operational considerations , project schedule and budget constraints . all three converted vessels continue to provide offshore construction support to mcdermott international\u2019s offshore projects in the arabian gulf , asia and brazil .\nj . ray mcdermott & company went public in 1954 . it was listed on the\nthe company vied for additional work in government markets . about one - fifth of mcdermott\ns business had begun to improve . chairman howson has consolidated operations , focusing on mcdermott\nmcdermott also hopes to expand its overseas operations , including those in the pacific rim , where mcdermott began doing business in the mid - 1960s . mcdermott is building boilers in china as part of a joint venture and is involved in offshore marine construction work there .\nin april 1997 , mcdermott announced that it was probing serious , yet unspecified allegations of employee misconduct in its international units . share prices fell sharply at the news . three months later , a federal grand jury was investigating anti - competitive activity at j . ray mcdermott and heeremac , a jrm joint venture with the dutch construction company heerema . a joint venture with etpm sa of france was added to the probe in december 1997 .\nr . thomas mcdermott died in 1970 , after serving as chairman for nearly 25 years . edward j . hudson succeeded mcdermott as chairman , serving from july 1970 until august 1974 .\nmcdermott changed significantly from 1969 to 1979 . mcdermott ' s growth and expansion continued with major acquisitions - - including the babcock & wilcox company , purchased in 1978 . the addition of the established power generation company was mcdermott ' s first diversification outside the marine construction business .\nwhy is mcdermott ( mdr ) up 4 . 4 % since its last earnings report ?\noil stock gushing , but n . o . firm lags ; mcdermott execs still confident ,\nmcdermott would like to grow in core - related areas , but it must further reduce debt . the company would like additional work in government markets . about one - fifth of mcdermott\nfrom june 29 to july 6 , oilfield services stock mcdermott international ( mdr ) saw the largest decline on our list of energy stocks . during that period , the vaneck vectors oil services etf ( oih ) fell 0 . 5 % , the second - largest decline among the major energy subsector etfs that we discussed in part 2 of this series .\nmcdermott wanted to grow in core - related areas , but it first had to further reduce debt . mcdermott also hoped to expand its overseas operations , including those in the pacific rim , where mcdermott began doing business in the mid - 1960s . mcdermott was building boilers in china as part of a joint venture and was also involved in offshore marine construction work there .\nmcdermott wanted to grow in core - related areas , but it first had to further reduce debt . mcdermott also hoped to expand its overseas operations , including those in the pacific rim , where mcdermott began doing business in the mid - 1960s . mcdermott was building boilers in china as part of a joint venture and was also involved in offshore marine construction work there .\n: : subsea 7 re - affirms its proposal to acquire mcdermott . says is open to considering amending its proposal if it can discover additional value through discussions with mcdermott management team . mcdermott board rejected subsea 7 ' s unsolicited offer worth about $ 2 billion on april 20 nl8n1s00vg .\nmcdermott still performed all facets of marine construction . it took about one year to fabricate a large\nmcdermott still performs all facets of marine construction . it takes about a year to fabricate a large\nmcdermott international gave allswater the chance to flex their ship conversion muscles with this multi - phase , multi - continent project . three vessels , two cable layers ( emerald sea & agile ) and one platform supply vessel ( thebaud sea ) , were converted into offshore construction vessels . the work was conducted in phases over four years in canada , dubai , singapore and indonesia .\nbwx technologies , inc . ; the babcock & wilcox company ; j . ray mcdermott , s . a . ; mcdermott technology , inc . ; hudson products ; delta catalytic ; delta hudson .\nin 1953 delong - mcdermott - - a joint venture formed that year by mcdermott and the delong engineering company - - built the first mobile air - jack rig using a jacking , or elevating , device patented by l . b . delong . later in 1953 , delong - mcdermott merged with southern natural gas company to form the offshore company , a drilling contracting firm . mcdermott held a one - third interest in the offshore company . the offshore company became a major competitor of mcdermott in the deep - water drilling business , and mcdermott gradually sold its interest in offshore , completing the divestiture in 1971 .\nprincipal operating units : bwx technologies ; babcock & wilcox ; j . ray mcdermott ; industrial operations .\ntransmission lines . in 1959 mcdermott sold associated pipeline to reading and bates in exchange for common stock .\nsonardyne inc . , houston has supplied acoustically - aided inertial navigation technology for mcdermott\u2019s lay . . .\nhouston , july 3 , 2018 / prnewswire / - - mcdermott international , inc . ( mdr ) announced today that samik mukherjee has been appointed to serve as the company ' s new executive vice president and chief operating officer ( coo ) , effective july 3 , 2018 .\nsamik possesses tremendous experience and knowledge of our industry and has a strong track record of driving operational excellence on a global scale ,\nsaid david dickson , president and chief executive officer of mcdermott . as the coo , samik will be responsible for globally leading mcdermott ' s operations covering the four geographic areas .\nmcdermott international , once a premier presence in new orleans during the oil and gas industry ' s boom times , will close its last remaining office in the city in october , a company spokeswoman said tuesday . the energy services and engineering firm , following the paths of other local oil and gas companies , moved its corporate headquarters from new orleans to houston in 2005 , significantly shrinking its local footprint .\nthe management of zakher marine are committed to provide safe and healthy working conditions for our employees and client personnel based on board our vessels . our aim is to sustain safe , environmentally friendly operating practices that comply with applicable national and international codes and regulations , relevant standards , guidelines and client requirements .\nover the next two decades the firm expanded , establishing itself in texas and following exploration to southern louisiana . in 1923 j . ray mcdermott & company moved its headquarters from eastland , texas , to luling , texas , after a boom in oil exploration in the area . mcdermott continued to grow during the depression . in the early 1930s the houston area enjoyed an oil boom , and in 1932 j . ray mcdermott & company moved to houston . mcdermott first opened a new orleans , louisiana area office in 1937 & mdashross the mississippi river from mcdermott ' s present headquarters . some years later , mcdermott moved its headquarters to louisiana .\nmcdermott ( mdr ) expects to make the final delivery of the shwe gas field development project in 2022 .\nmcdermott ( mdr ) intends to include the transportation and installation subcontract in its second - quarter 2018 backlog .\nprincipal subsidiaries : bwx technologies , inc . ; the babcock & wilcox company ; j . ray mcdermott , s . a . ; mcdermott technology , inc . ; hudson products ; delta catalytic ; delta hudson .\nmcdermott has been awarded a contract from saudi aramco for engineering , procurement , construction and installation . . .\nmcdermott has been awarded a contract from saudi aramco for the engineering , procurement , construction and . . .\nhouston , july 2 , 2018 / prnewswire / - - mcdermott international , inc . ( mdr ) today announced it has been awarded two sizeable * technology contracts by a subsidiary of pt chandra asri petrochemical tbk , pt chandra asri perkasa , for the company ' s planned new petrochemical complex in indonesia . mcdermott ' s scope of work includes licensing and basic engineering packages for lummus technology ' s olefins technology , including short residence time ( srt\u00ae ) ethylene heater design and critical supply , and for butadiene extraction technology .\nj . ray mcdermott & company went public in 1954 . it was listed on the new york stock exchange in january 1958 . in 1956 bayou boeuf fabricators became mcdermott ' s fourth division , and the world ' s largest offshore structure fabrication yard . the division ' s name was changed to mcdermott fabricators in may 1958 .\nmcdermott still lost $ 10 . 2 million in fiscal 1990 , less than net losses of $ 91 . 7 million in 1989 the year before . the improvement was mainly the result of gains from the sale of mcdermott\nin 1950 , to handle numerous customer requests for pipeline construction , j . ray mcdermott & company established a pipeline department . that same year , mcdermott constructed the first gulf of mexico pipeline and also created an oil division .\nincluding the babcock & wilcox company , purchased in 1978 . the addition of the established power generation company was mcdermott\nmcdermott has been awarded an offshore pipelay contract in the middle east . the pipelay contract includes the . . .\nthe company ' s mea segment ' s competitors include hyundai heavy industrial co . ltd . ; larsen and toubro ltd ( india ) ; national petroleum construction company ( abu dhabi ) ; saipem s . p . a . ; technipfmc plc . ; offshore oil engineering co . , ltd . and petrofac international ltd .\ns bailey controls operations for $ 295 million and half of its commercial nuclear services operations for $ 51 million to form a new commercial nuclear service joint venture . funds from these sales helped mcdermott reduce short - term debt . mcdermott\nmcdermott operates in two business segments , providing marine construction services to the global oil and gas industry for offshore development , drilling , and for production and transportation of oil and gas ; and making power - generation systems and equipment , principally for the utility industry and the u . s . government . mcdermott has operations in more than 30 countries . mcdermott\nincluding the babcock & wilcox company , purchased in 1978 . the addition of the established power - generation company was mcdermott\nneptune has been awarded a contract for the provision of 350 concrete mattresses by mcdermott australia pty ltd . . . .\nrobert howson took over as chairman of the board and ceo in august 1988 . mcdermott had grown since howson , a civil engineer , came to the company in 1957 . although the 1980s were difficult for mcdermott , babcock & wilcox was a bright spot on the mcdermott balance sheet . babcock & wilcox , which offered services such as design , construction , and maintenance of steam - generating equipment , had not had a losing year since its sale to mcdermott and had , in effect , carried the parent company since the early 1980s . for the fiscal year ending march 31 , 1990 , mcdermott\nrobert howson took over as chairman of the board and ceo in august 1988 . mcdermott had grown since howson , a civil engineer , came to the company in 1957 . although the 1980s were difficult for mcdermott , babcock & wilcox was a bright spot on the mcdermott balance sheet . babcock & wilcox , which offers services such as design , construction , and maintenance of steam - generating equipment , has not had a losing year since its sale to mcdermott and has , in effect , carried the parent company since the early 1980s . for the fiscal year ending march 31 , 1990 , mcdermott\noil states international ( ois ) ranks fourth on our list of the top five revenue growing ofs ( oilfield equipment and services ) companies , according to wall street analysts . in the first quarter , its revenues increased 67 % yoy ( year - over - year ) . from q4 2017 to q1 2018 , its revenues increased 38 % .\nin light of the big picture and improving long - term trajectory for the stock , investors shouldn ' t be too worried that shares took a breather for a brief four - week period . mcdermott international has a strong balance sheet and management believes the company is finding its groove again after getting caught off guard by the recent global oil glut . if you liked the offshore oil and gas company before march , then nothing that happened last month should change your mind .\nhouston , june 4 , 2018 / prnewswire / - - mcdermott international , inc . ( mdr ) today participated in a groundbreaking ceremony on a previously announced ethane cracker project in port arthur , texas , with its customer for the project bayport polymers llc (\nbay - pol\n) , a joint venture of total petrochemicals & refining usa , inc . , and novealis holdings llc ( a joint venture of borealis ag and nova chemicals inc . ) . mcdermott is also providing the ethylene technology license and will supply srt - iii\u00ae ( short residence time ) pyrolysis heaters for the cracker .\n. mcdermott , with its floating equipment for marshland work , formed joint ventures and made acquisitions that enabled it to pioneer the construction and installation of platforms and pipelines to support drilling and development near shore . in august 1947 , mcdermott set the world\nbuilt the first mobile air - jack rig using a jacking , or elevating , device patented by l . b . delong . later in 1953 , delong - mcdermott merged with southern natural gas company to form the offshore company , a drilling contracting firm . mcdermott held a one - third interest in the offshore company . the offshore company became a major competitor of mcdermott in the deep - water drilling business , and mcdermott gradually sold its interest in offshore , completing the divestiture in 1971 .\ns own equipment and that of other companies . in 1962 the department became a separate operating division , mcdermott shipyard division .\n. mcdermott , with its floating equipment for marshland work , formed joint ventures and made acquisitions which enabled it to pioneer the construction and installation of platforms and pipelines to support drilling and development near shore . in august 1947 , mcdermott set the world\nkeppel offshore & marine ( keppel o & m ) will soon deliver a deepwater derrick lay vessel to mcdermott . . .\nin 1950 , to handle numerous customer requests for pipeline construction , j . ray mcdermott & company established a pipeline department . that same year , mcdermott constructed the first gulf of mexico pipeline . also in 1950 , the company added an oil division .\nin the 1970s new technologies in marine construction permitted offshore structures to grow quickly in size . in 1978 , mcdermott installed shell oil\nmcdermott has confirmed the acquisition of the newly - built pipelay and construction vessel amazon to boost its ultradeepwater and surf fleet portfolio .\nmcdermott said it is still on track to achieve expected annual cash savings of $ 50 million in 2015 , before restructuring charges .\n97 fiscal year , totaling some $ 192 million in the last quarter alone . mcdermott posted a net loss of $ 214 million for the year . the j . ray mcdermott subsidiary lost money because of lower barge use in the gulf of mexico and unfavorable exchange rates . asbestos - related lawsuits were taking a toll on the underinsured babcock & wilcox subsidiary . mcdermott also managed nu - clear power plants ; eight cancer victims filed a lawsuit , later settled , alleging that mcdermott had contaminated them with stray radioactive dust .\nthe planned spin - off , announced in december 2009 , will be accomplished through a pro rata distribution of shares of b & w to holders of mcdermott common stock . the distribution is expected to take place on 30 july 2010 , with mcdermott stockholders receiving one share of b & w common stock for every two share of mcdermott common stock held at the close of business on 9 july .\ns power generation division was showing strong results at the time , though that market would soon flatten in the next two years . mcdermott\nmcdermott and nakilat - keppel offshore marine ( n - kom ) , have signed a memorandum of understanding for an exclusive . . .\nfollowing the distribution of the b & w common stock in the spin - off - which does not require approval by the mcdermott shareholders - b & w will be a separate , publicly traded company , and mcdermott will not retain any ownership interest in b & w .\nin 1949 mcdermott commissioned the world ' s first derrick barge , which was built specifically for offshore use . the barge significantly increased the kind of work that could be performed offshore . by 1953 mcdermott had built another derrick barge , with a lifting capacity of 250 tons .\nmcdermott said it plans to upgrade the vessel with a j - lay system , and also to make minor investments to bring the vessel up to company standards . as mcdermott finalizes its upgrade plans , the company plans to use the vessel on existing construction and pipelay projects .\nwhen mcdermott and cb & i announced a new organizational structure and leadership team for the combined company in march , no coo was listed .\nin 1978 a federal grand jury returned indictments alleging conspiracy among some officers of mcdermott and of its competitor brown & root to restrain or eliminate competition in marine construction . mcdermott and brown & root each pleaded no contest to the antitrust charges and were fined $ 1 million each .\nit was the only worldwide contractor that could handle all phases of the process from beginning to end . mcdermott had constructed most of the world\nmcdermott still lost $ 10 . 2 million in fiscal 1990 , up from net loss of $ 91 . 7 million in 1989 , and $ 261 . 7 million in fiscal 1988 . the improvement from 1989 to 1990 was mainly the result of gains from the sale of mcdermott\nit is the only worldwide contractor that can handle all phases of the process from beginning to end . mcdermott has constructed most of the world\nthe video above shows preparation and setup of the ayatsil - c jacket in the bay of campeche , mexico , by mcdermott . . .\n: : leading proxy advisory firm iss recommends cb & i ; shareholders vote\nfor\nthe proposed transaction with mcdermott . chicago bridge & iron - iss recommended cb & i ; shareholders vote\nfor\ntransaction with mcdermott at special general meeting of shareholders on may 2 .\nlosses mounted through the end of the 1996 - - 97 fiscal year , totaling some $ 192 million in the last quarter alone . mcdermott posted a net loss of $ 214 million for the year . the j . ray mcdermott subsidiary lost money because of lower barge use in the gulf of mexico and unfavorable exchange rates . asbestos - related lawsuits were taking a toll on the underinsured babcock & wilcox subsidiary . mcdermott also managed nuclear power plants ; eight cancer victims filed a lawsuit , later settled , alleging that mcdermott had contaminated them with stray radioactive dust .\nmcdermott international is a provider of integrated engineering , procurement , construction and installation , front - end engineering and design and module fabrication services for upstream field developments worldwide . co . delivers fixed and floating production facilities , pipeline installations and subsea systems from concept to commissioning for offshore and subsea oil and gas projects . co . supports its activities with project management and procurement services , while utilizing its capabilities in both shallow water and deepwater construction . co . operates across the americas , europe , africa , the middle east , asia and australia .\nmcdermott still performed all facets of marine construction . it took about one year to fabricate a large - - at least 400 feet high - - fixed offshore platform . although mcdermott had competitors in each segment - - design , engineering , and fabrication - - it was the only worldwide contractor that could handle all phases of the process from beginning to end . mcdermott had constructed most of the world ' s drilling platforms .\nin 1978 a federal grand jury returned indictments which alleged conspiracy among some officers of mcdermott and of its competitor brown & root to restrain or eliminate competition in marine construction . mcdermott and brown & root each pleaded no contest to the antitrust charges and were fined $ 1 million each .\nwith the addition of mr . walsh , mcdermott is also bolstering its offerings to the private equity community . \u201cas we build our international restructuring practice , we will also be able to deliver more holistic services to our private equity clients , such as in - and out - of - court restructurings as a means of facilitating acquisitions as well as dispositions of portfolio companies , \u201d said david goldman , partner and head of mcdermott\u2019s corporate advisory practice group . \u201cadditionally , tim\u2019s background will be of great help to clients of our health industry and energy advisory practice groups \u2014 where the impact of increased governmental health - related regulations and evolving world energy strategies are putting particular strain on these industries . \u201d\nwith the 1948 purchase of all of the assets of the harry f . allsman company , its joint venture partner for several contracting jobs in the gulf of mexico , mcdermott boosted its efforts in the offshore construction area . this acquisition included equipment assets that helped mcdermott meet the new demand for offshore construction .\nwith the 1948 purchase of all of the assets of the harry f . allsman company , its joint venture partner for several contracting jobs in the gulf of mexico , mcdermott boosted its efforts in the offshore construction area . this acquisition included equipment assets that helped mcdermott meet the new demand for offshore construction .\nrobert howson took over as chairman of the board and ceo in august 1988 . mcdermott had grown since howson , a civil engineer , came to the company in 1957 . although the 1980s were difficult for mcdermott , babcock & wilcox was a bright spot on the mcdermott balance sheet . babcock & wilcox , which offered services such as design , construction , and maintenance of steam - generating equipment , had not had a losing year since its sale to mcdermott and had , in effect , carried the parent company since the early 1980s . for the fiscal year ending march 31 , 1990 , mcdermott ' s business overall consisted of about 75 percent power generation work and 25 percent marine construction , compared with about 65 percent and 35 percent , respectively , ten years before .\n- - - - - - , ' mcdermott stock decline prompts major changes , ' times - picayune , august 3 , 2000 , p . c1 .\newing , terzah , ' mcdermott inquiries by grand jury , sec are expanded to a joint venture , ' wall street journal , december 22 , 1997 .\nattorneys . mcdermott had bought babcock & wilcox in 1978 and had spent $ 1 . 6 billion since 1982 to settle more than 340 , 000 claims .\npublic company incorporated : 1946 as j . ray mcdermott & company employees : 30 , 000 sales : $ 2 . 64 billion stock exchange : new york\nmcdermott still lost $ 10 . 2 million in fiscal 1990 , less than net losses of $ 91 . 7 million in 1989 the year before . the improvement was mainly the result of gains from the sale of mcdermott ' s bailey controls operations for $ 295 million and half of its commercial nuclear services operations for $ 51 million to form a new commercial nuclear service joint venture . funds from these sales helped mcdermott reduce short - term debt . mcdermott ' s marine backlog - - the number of orders received - - grew two and a half times , from $ 650 million to $ 1 . 6 billion in fiscal 1990 .\nfollowing the spin - off of b & w , mcdermott will be focused on the offshore upstream oil and gas market . the company provides front - end design and detailed engineering , construction and installation of offshore production facilities , pipelines and subsea systems . mcdermott ' s customers include national and major oil and gas companies worldwide , and it has a significant presence in the americas , asia - pacific , caspian and middle east markets . mcdermott employs approximately 16 , 000 people worldwide .\nhouston - based mcdermott posted quarterly net loss of $ 0 . 5 million , or $ 0 . 00 per fully diluted share , compared to . . .\nmcdermott\u2019s restructuring & insolvency practice is currently recognized by chambers , plc cross - border and iflr1000 for its outstanding team of more than 40 lawyers around the world .\nmcdermott shrank by 57 percent between 1979 and 1988 . most of the employee reductions were made at babcock & wilcox . a number of plants were closed or sold .\n- - - - - - , ' mcdermott has tough job ahead , analysts say , ' times - picayune , february 24 , 2000 , p . c1 .\nmcdermott shrank by 57 % between 1979 and 1988 . most of the employee reductions were made at babcock & wilcox . a number of plants were closed or sold .\nposted on february 21 , 2017 with tags amazon , construction , david dickson , fleet , mcdermott , offshore , pipelay , subsea , surf , ultradeepwater , vessel .\n- - - - - - , ' mcdermott says it will post loss , probe wrongdoing , ' wall street journal , april 29 , 1997 , p . c21 .\n- - - - - - , ' mcdermott says unit , joint venture are under inquiry , ' wall street journal , july 16 , 1997 , p . b9 .\nover the next two decades the firm expanded , establishing itself in texas and following exploration to southern louisiana . in 1923 j . ray mcdermott & company moved its headquarters from eastland , texas , to luling , texas , after a boom in oil exploration in the area . mcdermott continued to grow during the depression . in the early 1930s the\nin 1968 the oil and natural gas exploration and production operations handled by the oil division of mcdermott were transferred to a newly formed company , transocean oil . in 1969 mcdermott acquired the stock and subsidiaries of hudson engineering corporation . hudson had a background in petrochemical process engineering and in offshore engineering facilities . another key acquisition during this period was the purchase in november 1971 of ingram corporation ' s foreign marine construction equipment business . this purchase expanded mcdermott ' s operations into three new areas : australia , trinidad , and brazil .\n- - - - - - , ' mcdermott shares , units take plunge in wake of probe , ' wall street journal , april 30 , 1997 , p . b7 .\njudice , mary , ' merger of n . o . firms likely ; mcdermott deal awaiting ok , ' times - picayune , may 8 , 1999 , p . c1 .\nthe company vied for additional work in government markets . about one - fifth of mcdermott ' s business in fiscal 1989 was government related . during the early 1990s a continued shortage of equipment propelled a surge in power equipment sales . mcdermott expected its boiler business to expand significantly between 1990 and 2000 . babcock & wilcox was the nation ' s top boilermaker .\n- - - - - - , ' mcdermott earnings take dip ; weak oil market means job cuts , ' times - picayune , january 28 , 1999 , p . c1 .\n- - - - - - , ' mcdermott moves to simplify ; ceo seeks respect on wall street , ' times - picayune , may 16 , 1999 , p . k19 .\n- - - - - - , ' mcdermott reports strong profit , but low oil prices slowing business , ' times - picayune , october 31 , 1998 , p . c1 .\n- - - - - - , ' mcdermott stock takes a plunge ; asbestos scare hurts market confidence , ' times - picayune , november 13 , 1999 , p . c1 .\n- - - - - - , ' mcdermott subsidiary declares bankruptcy ; babcock & wilcox cites asbestos litigation , ' times - picayune , february 23 , 2000 , p . c1 .\nmcdermott ' s real strength in marine construction lay in its fleet of very powerful offshore equipment , which allowed more work to be completed onshore . with 200 vessels , mcdermott had the largest fleet of marine equipment used in major offshore construction . technological advances have paved the way for diversification in marine construction for mcdermott , which had long constructed high - horsepower tugboats , pushboats , and offshore supply vessels . it branched into the construction of ships for the u . s . navy , including prototype small waterplane area twin hull ships and torpedo test craft .\nbiers , john m . , ' asbestos news jolts stock by 25 percent ; mcdermott could face more claims , ' times - picayune , november 12 , 1999 , p . c1 .\n- - - - - - , ' mcdermott merger falls through ; parent , subsidiary stocks fall on news , ' times - picayune , april 21 , 1999 , p . c1 .\nover the next two decades the firm expanded , establishing itself in texas and then moving to south louisiana when exploration headed in that direction . in 1923 j . ray mcdermott & company moved its headquarters from eastland , texas , to luling , texas , after a boom in oil exploration in that area . mcdermott continued to grow during the depression . in the early 1930s the\nin 1968 the oil and natural gas exploration and production operations handled by the oil division of mcdermott were transferred to a newly formed company , transocean oil . in 1969 mcdermott acquired the stock and subsidiaries of hudson engineering corporation . hudson had a background in petrochemical process engineering and in offshore engineering facilities . another key acquisition during this period was the purchase in november 1971 of ingram corporation\nhealthy relationship with national oil companies : mcdermott has got significant presence in countries where state - owned entities continue to scout for production growth and new resources . this helps the company to notch up contract wins regularly even in a low commodity price environment . saudi aramco - saudi arabia ' s national oil company - alone makes up more than a fourth of mcdermott ' s total revenue .\nmargin improvement : the past few recent quarters saw mcdermott improve its gross margin consistently , highlighting the company ' s success in cost restructuring programs and excellence in project execution in this difficult environment .\na leading provider of offshore services : mcdermott is a leading global engineering and construction firm that has a diversified product portfolio , specialty manufacturing and service capabilities , and proprietary technological expertise . unlike other engineering and construction companies , mcdermott is well - entrenched in major offshore energy projects and is one of the few global contractors that can provide a complete array of services - from design to construction .\nin 1968 the oil and natural gas exploration and production operations handled by the oil division of mcdermott were transferred to a newly formed company , transocean oil . in 1969 mcdermott acquired the stock and subsidiaries of hudson engineering corporation . hudson had a background in petro - chemical process engineering and in offshore engineering facilities . another key acquisition during this period was the purchase in november 1971 of ingram corporation"]}
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", "topic": 26}], "title": "security properties", "paragraphs": ["- based security properties , is being fully integrated into security properties and rebranded as security properties residential . as part of this integration , security properties is also announcing that\nthe property will be managed by security properties residential , an affiliate of security properties .\nsecurity properties affiliate madrona ridge residential is being rebranded as security properties residential . many of security properties\u2019 seattle acquisitions are being managed by madrona . the company also added mike voorhees as president .\nbeaverton , ore . - security properties acquired three portland suburban apartment properties for $ 34 . 3 million .\nsp now owns five assets totaling 795 units in the nashville marketplace and the property will be managed by security properties - affiliate security properties residential .\nusaa real estate co . is security properties ' equity partner . this project is security properties ' first with usaa and its first on the eastside .\nsecurity properties , which will serve as master developer of the property , is interviewing architects . beijing jade investment group will be security properties\u2019 initial capital partner .\nwith the deal , security properties ups its puget sound portfolio to 18 properties totaling more than 4 , 000 units .\npcc also anchors security properties ' mixed - use complex in fremont called epicenter .\nproperty records show security properties paid $ 10 . 7 million for the land .\nsecurity properties has an option to develop another 225 units on an adjacent parcel .\nmadrona ridge residential , an affiliate of security properties , will manage the property .\nsecurity properties anticipates a 24 - month timeline for construction on the second phase .\npavilions on central will be managed by the owner\u2019s affiliate , security properties residential .\nadmiral capital and security properties acquire hamptons at woodland pointe in nashville , tn .\nsecurity properties 701 fifth ave . , suite 5700 ; seattle , wa 98104 ( 206 ) 622 - 9900 urltoken security properties specializes in the acquisition of senior and family affordable housing properties across the country .\nsecurity properties residential believes that this partnership further reinforces its commitment to community service and philanthropy . this year alone , security properties residential and its affiliates have donated more than\nkeybank provided a 5 - year term floating - rate loan on the property . the property will be managed by security properties residential , an affiliate of security properties .\nmadrona ridge residential , security properties ' property management company , will manage the complex .\nsecurity properties began construction on its second phase of mixed - use development last week .\nsecurity properties celebrated the opening of sparc apartments in bellevue\u2019s spring district on may 18 .\nsecurity properties affiliate madrona ridge residential will manage both the soma and echo lake assets .\nsecurity properties buys 178 - unit trax at dupont station apartments for $ 32 . 25mm\nglassdoor gives you an inside look at what it ' s like to work at security properties , including salaries , reviews , office photos , and more . this is the security properties company profile . all content is posted anonymously by employees working at security properties .\nsecurity properties and cigna investment management have acquired arbor heights , a class a garden - style community in tigard , ore . , for $ 81 million . this purchase marks security properties\u2019 fourth venture with cigna . the property will be managed by security properties residential .\nthis acquisition is security properties ' second purchase in the seattle metropolitan area recently and the seventh acquisition for the security properties multifamily fund , according to chief investment officer david dufenhorst .\nunder this new organization , security properties residential will have a unified brand and organization , and will be further integrated with the security properties platform to enhance coordination and risk management .\nsecurity properties plans to begin construction next year and people will start living there in 2015 .\nmichael nanney , director of multifamily development for security properties , said the goal is to start construction by the end of the year . security properties is seeking building permits from the city .\nsecurity intends to upgrade the properties and will manage them through its madrona ridge residential operating arm .\nsparc will occupy about half of security properties ' land and the rest will be open space .\nboth touchstone and security properties have cited the denny triangle location as a driver of their projects .\nsecurity properties bought the 188 - unit property for $ 30 million , the company announced thursday .\nsecurity properties is a national real estate investment , development , and operating company headquartered in seattle .\nsecurity properties t : 206 . 622 . 9900 f : 206 . 628 . 8031 media inquiries security property investors new development opportunities acquisitions affordable housing\nthis is security properties ' seventh purchase in the last 11 months , according to the press release .\nmadrona ridge residential , an affiliate of security properties , is responsible for the management of the property .\n, formerly of holland residential and holland partner group , has recently joined security properties residential as president .\nsecurity properties acquires 256 - unit martinique bay apartments for $ 42 . 75 million in las vegas submarket\nscalability and composability - challenge : develop methods to enable the construction of secure systems with known security properties from components with known security properties , without a requirement to fully re - analyze the constituent components .\nthe security properties phoenix portfolio has now grown to four properties for a total of 1 , 030 units located in scottsdale , tempe , and now chandler .\nsecurity properties has owned multifamily properties in the sacramento market in the past , but this is its first purchase in the current market cycle , byrnes said .\nin the first phase , security properties will develop five apartment buildings with 316 units . johnson said he chose security properties because he likes the unique designs it chooses . the spring district apartments will look more like fremont \u2014 where security properties ' epicenter building sprouts giant stainless steel tendrils \u2014 than bellevue or redmond .\nchandler , az - security properties purchased arches at hidden creek , a 432 - unit multifamily property located in chandler , az for $ 55 million . security properties now own five assets in the phoenix marketplace .\nsanta rosa , ca - security properties inc . has teamed with real estate capital partners to purchase redwood park apartments , a 156 - unit apartment project here in santa rosa , ca . the property was acquired by security properties through the firm\u2019s security properties multifamily fund for a purchase price of $ 24 . 5 million .\nsecurity properties is planning five buildings in all , with a total of 309 units and 305 parking spaces .\nsecurity properties developed the project at 4557 11th ave . n . e . it was completed in august .\nventure of security properties , loma linda university and sunroad enterprises acquired an apartment complex in reno , nev .\nseattle real estate investor security properties has purchased the bluffs at castle rock apartment complex for $ 50 million .\nurltoken security properties has shelled out $ 59 million for its ninth community in the phoenix market . the firm\ndufenhorst said security properties partnered with new york - based real estate capital partners , an investment advisory firm . security properties has a 20 percent ownership stake , he said , and its management arm will run the apartments .\nsecurity properties replaced the original electrical system , installed high - speed fiber networking , and added washers and dryers .\nlast month , security properties purchased orchard club , an affordable community in las vegas , for $ 27 million .\nto housing and hunger related charities . additionally , security properties residential will be participating in move for hunger ' s\nthe completion of fund i is a significant milestone for security properties . since forming fund i , security properties has raised four other discretionary investment vehicles from individuals , multi - family offices , and institutions and has directed syndications of individual properties on a periodic basis . fund i greatly enhanced security properties ' investor base and allowed it to expand relationships with several institutional partners that continue to this day .\noutstanding security service leader 2010 office tower of grand gateway 66 was awarded the\noutstanding security service leader 2010\naward presented by the public security bureau of xuhui district .\nunder wraps : in select markets , security properties is turning around off - market and distressed acquisitions via master leasing .\nsecurity properties plans to invest approximately $ 430 , 000 for improvements to both the interior and exterior of the property .\nsecurity properties said it bought the 62 - unit westwater apartments on first street in downtown kirkland for $ 18 million .\nsecurity properties said it plans to do some upgrades to the interior finishes and fixtures , such as lighting and carpets .\nsecurity properties closed a deal last week to buy the land from hal real estate for $ 7 . 18 million .\naccording to mark hoyt , senior director of investments at security properties , several factors prompted the pursuit of this asset .\naccording to mark hoyt , senior director of investments at security properties , several factors prompted the pursuit of this asset .\nthe five buildings security properties is planning will range from three to nine stories and have a total of 305 units .\nsecurity properties broke ground this week on its first two apartment buildings in the 36 - acre spring district in bellevue .\nas urltoken reported earlier in the year , one of the fund\u2019s acquisitions was when security properties inc . teamed with real estate capital partners to purchase redwood park apartments , a 156 - unit apartment project in santa rosa , ca . the property was acquired by security properties through the firm\u2019s security properties multifamily fund for a purchase price of $ 24 . 5 million .\nseattle , wa - security properties and intercontinental real estate corporation purchased echo lake apartments , a 289 - unit apartment property with 8 , 999sf of retail built in 2009 and located in shoreline , wa . security properties now owns a total of 18 assets in the puget sound region . the asset was purchased in the fourth joint venture between security properties and intercontinental .\ntacoma , wash . / beaverton , ore . \u2014security properties inc . has announced that its sponsored fund , security properties multifamily fund , has acquired interests in four properties totaling 380 units . the fund will continue to invest in additional properties over the next two to three years , creating a portfolio that should eventually total between 1 , 500 and 2 , 000 units .\nrecapitalized , security properties commenced the acquisition of numerous market - rate multifamily assets . the company also expanded its development activities .\nhfo investment real estate represented both security properties and the developer of element 170 , metropolitan land group , in the transaction .\nblack mountain villas , a 296 - unit , multi - family property located in henderson , nevada was recently acquired by security properties through its security properties multi - family fund iii in its second joint venture with new york life real estate investors .\nbellevue , wa\u2014security properties and pacific life insurance company have purchased overlook at lakemont , a 400 - unit , class b multifamily property located here , for $ 118 million . the may 25 deal was security properties\u2019 first joint venture with pacific life .\n. for nearly 50 years , security properties has provided quality housing to its residents as well as excellent financial performance for its investors . since its founding , security properties has acquired or developed over 81 , 600 residential units at a cost of over\na new management team was recruited to lead security properties ' acquisition and development operations and assume responsibility for the existing portfolio of affordable assets . to fuel growth beyond its internal capital base , security properties cultivated relationships with financial advisors and other investment\u2010oriented institutions .\n. for more than 47 years , security properties has provided quality housing to its residents as well as excellent financial performance for its investors . since its founding , security properties has acquired or developed over 66 , 500 residential units at a cost of over\n. for more than 48 years , security properties has provided quality housing to its residents as well as excellent financial performance for its investors . since its founding , security properties has acquired or developed over 83 , 000 residential units at a cost of over\n. for more than 47 years , security properties has provided quality housing to its residents as well as excellent financial performance for its investors . since its founding , security properties has acquired or developed over 80 , 000 residential units at a cost of over\nsecurity properties purchased willows at printers park , a 220 - unit , class b + multifamily property located in colorado springs , co for $ 41 , 000 , 000 . security properties now owns three market - rate assets totaling 740 units in colorado .\nseattle - based security properties has prevailed in one of the greater portland area ' s most competitive apartment offerings in recent memory .\nlas vegas\u2014security properties has completed its first property acquisition in las vegas with the purchase of desert shadows . the 192 - unit community is located near the summerlin submarket of northwest las vegas , and is is the second purchase by security properties multifamily fund ii .\nmichael nanney of security properties said they will be built in phases and open one at a time , over about two years .\nurltoken security properties paid $ 41 mil for willows at printers park , a 220 - unit , class b + multifamily property located in colorado springs , co . with this buy , security properties now owns three market - rate assets totaling 740 units in colorado .\nsecurity properties held it ' s summer investor party at the on the park property in the ballard neighborhood of seattle on july 25th .\ndan bozich of urban works real estate represented security properties in the transaction , and nathan sasaki of apex real estate partners represented pnca .\nsecurity properties also recently sold its first asset in the security properties multifamily fund , called chelsea heights , located in tacoma , wa . the sale of the condo - to - apartment conversion project , purchased out of foreclosure , generated a highly attractive return to investors .\ngreg johnson of wright runstad told the djc last year he chose security properties to do the apartments because he likes its unique designs .\nsecurity properties is a national real estate investment , development , and operating company headquartered in seattle . since its founding more than 45 years ago , security properties has acquired or developed over 66 , 500 residential units at a cost of over $ 3 . 35 billion .\nsecurity properties has begun construction on the second phase of it\u2019s mixed - use residential development in bellevue\u2019s 36 - acre spring district neighborhood .\nsecurity - metrics - driven evaluation , design , development , and deployment - challenge : develop security metrics and models capable of predicting whether or confirming that a given cyber system preserves a given set of security properties ( deterministically or probabilistically ) , in a given context .\nivc post - security properties inc . , one of the largest multifamily real estate owners in the country , today announced that its multifamily fund has completed its third closing and acquired two new apartment properties .\nsecurity properties is based in seattle and says it is one of the largest owners of multifamily real estate in the country . it has acquired or developed nearly 66 , 000 housing units in 450 properties .\nseattle - locally based security properties has closed its security properties multifamily fund , launched in june 2011 . the fund acquired , both directly and through joint ventures , 2 , 471 apartment units located in the seattle , portland , the san francisco bay area and phoenix markets .\nin 2008 , security properties said it planned to break ground on the tower by mid - 2009 , but by then the recession was in full swing . kinects remained on the shelf until last year , when security properties filed applications with the city to prepare for construction .\nfor more than 40 years , security properties has provided quality housing to its residents as well as excellent financial performance for its investors . over time , security properties has acquired or developed over 66 , 500 residential units at a cost of over $ 3 . 35 billon . security properties maintains a focused multifamily strategy supported by integrated teams of professional acquisition , development , construction , investment , and property management specialists .\nsecurity properties residential is the affiliated property management firm of security properties , created to increase the value of its real estate holdings by more closely managing its assets . operating throughout the western u . s . , security properties residential is committed to delivering exceptional service to its apartment communities and residents . services include property , construction and compliance management services that create positive living environments for residents and build value for clients .\n\u201cthis acquisition follows security properties efforts to acquire properties with renovation potential in supply - constrained markets and submarkets , \u201d said beau madsen , manager at security properties . \u201cthe henley represents a high - yielding asset at a compelling basis , and is well - positioned to undergo a renovation that will increase value for both our investors and henley residents . \u201d\n\u201cthis acquisition follows security properties efforts to acquire properties with renovation potential in supply - constrained markets and submarkets , \u201d said beau madsen , manager at security properties . \u201cthe henley represents a high - yielding asset at a compelling basis , and is well - positioned to undergo a renovation that will increase value for both our investors and henley residents . \u201d\nseattle\u2014multifamily real estate investor , developer and operator security properties says that its long - time chief executive officer and president john orehek has retired .\nsecurity properties , in a joint venture with pccp llc , has purchased element 170 apartments , a new construction , class a , 243 - unit multifamily property for $ 39 millionthrough its security properties multifamily fund ii . the property is the latest of eight acquisitions in the fund .\nsecurity properties is on track to start construction of the first housing project in the 36 - acre spring district in bellevue within a month .\nsecurity properties has opened panorama apartments after a year - long renovation of the 18 - story , 179 - unit complex on first hill .\nuniversity village , a large affordable housing development in dekalb , ill . , will undergo a major rehabilitation after being recapitalized by security properties .\neven so , security properties wanted to hedge its bet , requesting that mithun design into the commercial building the flexibility to convert to residential .\nas the u . s . economy entered a recession , security properties focused on opportunistic acquisitions and optimizing its existing portfolio through the combined focus on ground - level asset management and a methodical recapitalization of its properties .\nsecurity properties was founded by paul pfleger in 1969 to assist clients in managing their growing tax burdens through hud - sponsored affordable housing investment programs .\ni applied through college or university . the process took 1 day . i interviewed at security properties ( seattle , wa ) in april 2012 .\nseattle \u2014 security properties bought the 38 - unit college street apartment complex in west seattle ' s admiral district for $ 4 . 8 million .\nthese traits have earned the cfo of security properties , a seattle - based national investor and developer of apartments , high praise from his colleagues .\nthe security properties / loma linda venture funded its purchase in part with a $ 32 . 2 million mortgage with a 10 - year term from\nthe 347 - unit complex was built in 1987 and 1990 . security properties plans to renovate the unit interiors and improve amenity areas and aesthetics .\nnews blogs webcasts press releases directory videos events apartments security properties acquires 267 - unit apartment community for $ 35 . 2 million in lakewood , washington\nsecurity properties investment manager tad johnson said the boutique - size apartments in a growing employment center where urltoken inc . and other tech companies are expanding make it\na nearly irreplaceable asset .\nsecurity properties plans to upgrade the interiors , possibly upgrading appliances and installing new flooring and lighting .\nsecurity properties announced friday that it closed escrow on sycamore terrace , a 244 - unit property that\u2019s the newest large apartment complex in that area .\nsecurity properties and wright runstad & co . , the seattle - based developer of the 16 - block spring district , said security will buy 2 . 5 acres . security also will have an option to develop another 225 units on an adjacent property , wright runstad president greg johnson said .\nresearch lablets - stimulates basic research to create scientific underpinnings for security ; advocates for scientific rigor in security research ; creates and broadens a science of security community and culture in the ic ; identifies\nhard problems\nin security that require science as a community focus and measurement of progress .\nseattle \u2013 security properties inc . has acquired the 220 - unit reserve at northglenn apartments located in northglenn , co for $ 23 . 5 million .\n, seattle - based developer security properties commissioned the artwork as part of its commitment to enhancing each new project and neighborhood with unique and local artwork .\nby the end of 2005 , security properties had re - engaged its affordable housing acquisition efforts and closed on its first tax credit acquisition rehab community .\nthe acquisition nearly doubles the number of units that security owns in snohomish county to 600 in three properties . security is actively buying and building apartments in the puget sound region . it\u2019s building large projects in seattle and bellevue .\nfive years ago , near what was then the top of the apartment market , security properties paid $ 28 . 75 million for a \u201ctired\u201d property in bellevue . on thursday , security sold it for nearly $ 42 million .\nsparc will have 13 , 000 square feet of retail in one building . the space has been leased , but security properties did not name the tenant .\nsecurity properties ' john marasco said potential tenants could include tech employees \u2014 working at or near microsoft \u2014 and medical employees working at overlake hospital medical center .\nkrokower stays on top of security properties\u2019 finances even though he\u2019s up for an hour in the middle of most nights taking care of his family\u2019s seven dogs .\nsecurity properties , like vitus and devco , makes money by building and operating low - income units \u2014 about 7 , 400 such units around the nation .\nin 2010 , security properties residential ( formerly known as madrona ridge residential ) , the management unit for most of security properties\u2019 holdings , was added to the mix . all four business units work across any economic environment , with affordable housing offering an offset to the risk typically seen in ground - up development .\n. security properties maintains a focused multi - family strategy supported by integrated teams of professional acquisition , development , construction , investment , and property management specialists .\ncapital for fund i was raised from accredited high net worth investors and deployed alongside different institutional limited partners and lenders on an asset - by asset basis over a two year investment period . all of the properties acquired were existing , cash flow generating assets that were enhanced through renovation , rebranding and managerial oversight by security properties and its in - house property management affiliate , security properties residential .\nas security properties residential , the firm ' s existing 426 employees will continue to provide exceptional residential management services for security properties residents , its high - net worth investors , and its institutional real estate partners and lenders . madrona ridge was created in 2010 , after a 15 year non - compete related to the sale by security properties of its prior management company expired . its purpose is to increase the value of its real estate holdings by more closely managing its assets .\nsecurity properties chief operating officer tim overland said the increased value of edgewood park is a product of both the market and the improvements that security made to the property at 1501 145th place s . e . in the lake hills neighborhood .\nsecurity properties inc . , one of the largest multifamily real estate owners in the country , today announced the formation of madrona ridge residential , its new affiliated property management firm . as an affiliate of security properties , madrona ridge residential will provide property management services for apartment communities in markets across the u . s .\nthe security properties multifamily fund was launched in june 2011 . security properties partnered with its investors to create a private equity real estate fund that would provide a diversified alternative to stocks and bonds . the fund was created to make direct investments , either through wholly - owned entities or in joint venture partnership with institutions .\nthe buyer , seattle - based security properties , teamed up with an institutional investor to buy the property , which is called on the green at harbour pointe . the property at 12303 harbour pointe blvd . is next to a golf course . officials of security properties said they could not name the co - investor .\nsecurity properties residential is the affiliated property management firm of security properties , created to increase the value of its real estate holdings by more closely managing its assets . operating throughout the western u . s . , security properties residential is committed to delivering exceptional service to its apartment communities and residents . services include property , construction and compliance management services that create positive living environments for residents and build value for clients . for more information , please visit www . securityproperties . com .\n, which was recently rebranded from madrona ridge , will be managing the properties .\nthis is the 13th property acquired under the security properties multifamily fund , which has made investments , either directly or on a joint - venture basis , in approximately $ 270 million worth of properties since mid - 2011 . it is comprised of approximately 1 , 600 units across multiple geographies , according to a prepared statement . the acquisition marks the second partnership between security properties and real estate capital partners .\nsecurity properties ceo david dufenhorston wednesday said he has yet to meet the 7 - foot , 1 - inch robinson , who played for the san antonio spurs .\nsparc will have about 14 , 000 square feet of retail . the space has been leased , security properties said , but it did not name the tenant .\nconstruction of the spring district ' s streets and other infrastructure began last year , and security properties started building the first phase of the apartments earlier this month .\nthe acquisition is the third in metro nashville this year for security properties , which an institutional investor joined in buying the community at 1034 windcross court in franklin .\nsecurity properties announced the acquisition this week , and said in a release that it will upgrade 96 apartments . company affiliate madrona ridge residential will manage the property .\n, managing director and the new president of security properties residential , stated :\ni look forward to building on the talent , experience and systems that have allowed security properties residential to reach the point where it is today and to help expand the platform to serve the needs of our residents , partners and investors .\njournal staff - daily journal of commerce security properties received a certificate of occupancy on monday for kinects apartment tower at 1823 minor ave . in the denny triangle .\nsecurity properties is expanding its portfolio in northern california . recently , it purchased the 244 - unit sycamore terrace complex in sacramento for $ 57 . 4 million .\non may 31 , 2018 , admiral capital group and security properties purchased hamptons at woodland pointe , a 240 - unit multifamily property located in nashville , tn .\nscience of science virtual organization - provides a focal point for security science related work , and a collaborative environment the community can use to further advance security science .\nmore information about these initiatives can be found on the science of security website .\nsecurity professional of the year award : sharon faulkner , paramount group , inc .\nforest ridge has everything we like in a multifamily property : excellent rental performance , a thriving neighborhood and numerous amenities , all of which create a good investment ,\nsaid david dufenhorst , chief investment officer at security properties . security properties portfolio now includes 6 assets in the portland market for a total of 789 units .\nthe class a property located at 11450 community center drive consists of affordable apartments for individuals earning less than 60 percent of area median income . the property represents the fourth such acquisition by security properties in denver over the last fourteen months . with the acquisition , security properties now owns approximately 1 , 500 apartment units in denver .\napa , ca - security properties , in a joint venture with intercontinental real estate corporation , purchased the 178 - unit saratoga downs apartments for $ 58 , 050 , 000 through its security properties multifamily fund ii . the property , located inside the city of napa , california is the latest of eight acquisitions in the fund .\nseattle - based security properties is performing a substantial upgrade of the nationally registered historic property on the block bound by northwest hoyt and glisan streets , and ninth and park avenues . the building is expected to compete with the neighborhood\u2019s class a properties .\nanother seattle company , security properties , will build five four - to eight - story apartment buildings with a total of 316 units . construction of the apartments is scheduled to start by june 2014 , security chief development officer john marasco said friday .\nas part of the purchase , security properties will deploy madrona ridge residential , its integrated property management company , to assume management responsibilities to provide residents with outstanding service .\nwe believe we have acquired a quality asset at a compelling price at the right time , \u201d security properties director of acquisitions barrett sigmund said in a statement .\nprofessional basketball legend david robinson and seattle real estate investment company security properties have jointly paid $ 40 . 2 million for a 304 - unit apartment complex in kent .\nsecurity properties has an option to buy an 84 , 000 - square - foot parcel in the spring district east of sparc where it could build another 250 units .\nthe university of washington owns the land , and arranged a long - term lease with security properties to develop the site in a joint venture with a capital partner .\nsecurity properties ' team also includes equity partner hal real estate , financial partner pacific life insurance co . , general contractor walsh construction and structural engineer swenson say faget .\nmarc stiles - staff writer - puget sound business journal apartment landlord security properties of seattle has acquired a large property in shoreline and a smaller asset in downtown bellevue .\n; and off broadway , a 320 - unit property built in 1986 and located in mesa , az . security properties now owns a total of eight assets in the\nsecurity properties will serve as master developer of the pepsico property . the company is in the process of interviewing architects to begin conceptual design for the multiphase redevelopment project .\na long - term focus is fundamental for the vision of security properties to overcome market uncertainty , especially in light of potential tax reform happening at the federal level .\nsecurity properties is excited about the addition of eagle pointe to its growing pacific northwest portfolio that currently consists of nearly 7 , 500 units . the multifamily market fundamentals in\nsecurity properties has already done one project that targets medical professionals : bridges @ 11th in the university district . the first units there are expected to open in may , and the complex is designed partially for employees of seattle children ' s and university of washington school of medicine . while planning that project , security properties asked employees what they wanted . that feedback lead security properties to add some three - bedroom units in the spring district as well as more two - bedroom units and larger units in general .\njohn m . griffin community service award : william dacunto , silverstein properties , inc .\nsecurity properties residential provides exceptional property , construction and compliance management services . we\u2019re fiercely committed to our residents and our owners \u2013 always going one step further to exceed expectations .\nthe end of 2010 marked the formation of madrona ridge residential , an affiliated property management company , to resume security properties\u2019 property management function and complement its asset management practices .\nmarasco said that security properties does not yet have a financial partner but is talking to institutions . \u201cwe have a lot of interest in this location , \u201d he said .\nseattle ' s landmarks preservation board has approved the angeline , a six - story complex in columbia city , clearing the way for security properties to begin construction in june .\nsecurity properties , along with an east coast life insurance company , teamed up to acquire sonora canyon , a 388 - unit apartment community in mesa for $ 30 million . security properties had previously purchased the property in 2005 , then known as university green , for $ 22 million and sold it in 2007 for $ 33 . 3 million .\nsecurity properties , in a joint venture with pccp , llc , has purchased element 170 apartments , a new construction , class a , 243 - unit multifamily property for $ 39 million through its security properties multifamily fund ii . located in beaverton , oregon , a portland suburb , the property is the latest of eight acquisitions in the fund .\nsome people might be surprised at one thing that vitus , security properties and devco have in common beyond their low - income housing portfolios : they make money on them .\nthree years later , the same apartments have sold for $ 78 million , this time to seattle ' s security properties and the california - based pacific life insurance company .\n\u201corchard club is a strategic acquisition for security properties , as we are committed to growing our relationship with nevada housing division in an effort to aggressively acquire , preserve and develop high - quality affordable housing throughout las vegas and reno , \u201d bryon gongaware , managing director of the affordable housing group for security properties , told multi - housing news .\nsparc , developed by security properties and financial partner usaa real estate co . , began construction two years ago . gglo designed it and walsh construction co . built it .\nphase ii of security properties\u2019 residential contribution to the spring district is currently under development and scheduled to open in late 2018 . it will contain 279 units across three buildings .\n\u201crenovation of the commons will allow security properties to preserve the long - term affordability of the building while servicing the senior community for years to come , \u201d bryon gongaware , managing director of affordable housing at security properties , said in prepared remarks . \u201c both the preservation and rejuvenation of affordable housing were our driving forces in this effort . \u201d\n, director at security properties , the acquisition was made because ,\nwe are big believers in workforce housing , especially in metros with substantial job growth . the affordability of\nsecurity properties inc . of seattle , which purchased the willows at printer park , plans to upgrade the property ' s clubhouse and expand its amenities , according to cbre .\nthe new architecture had to be right in both style and scale , so security properties decided on two separate structures , each responding to a different half of the district .\noverland said the millington is the third acquisition by security properties multifamily fund ii , and the fund\u2019s second investment in the puget sound region . the fund now owns 722 apartment units . security bought the millington in a joint venture with an unnamed institutional partner .\napartments at the panorama are larger than new - construction units . security properties was going to break them up into smaller residences , but company officials said they quickly realized that the bigger size would differentiate the property from the competition . the panorama has 37 three - bedroom units , the most of any downtown seattle building , according to security properties .\nsecurity properties residential recognized that when residents move , they tend to discard a staggering amount of non - perishable food . move for hunger aims to redirect this food to local food banks and community pantries . every week , move for hunger team members collect the non - perishable food items from security properties communities and delivers them to local food banks .\nsecurity properties partnered with the afl - cio building industry trust for the development and ownership of on the park . the $ 90 million dollar project was funded entirely with equity .\nsecurity properties operates two other multifamily divisions which focus on asset management and development of market - rate assets in prime and sub - markets throughout western united states . headquartered in seattle , washington , security properties owns a portfolio of over 17 , 000 units in 29 states which serves to bolster its reputation as a national leader in multifamily investment and development .\npurchased from redwood park apartments ltd . partnership , security properties plans to make upgrades to various features onsite , including the leasing office , clubhouse , common area amenities and signage and branding . as part of the purchase , security properties will deploy madrona ridge residential , its integrated property management company , to assume management responsibilities and provide residents with outstanding service .\nin the second largest apartment sale so far this year in snohomish county , security properties has paid $ 63 . 5 million for the millington at merrill creek apartments in everett .\nnanney said the buildings will occupy about 60 , 000 of the 110 , 000 square feet of land security properties bought . that leaves 50 , 000 feet for open space .\nnorth portland ' s latest mixed - use project got underway this week when ground broke for security properties ' four - building project at north williams avenue and north mason street .\ncrews from andersen construction co . are preparing to break ground today on a 41 - story mixed - use tower called kinects that security properties is developing in the denny triangle .\nthe developer is awaiting permits to build an underground parking garage that will be shared by five apartment buildings . once that is done , security properties will start two apartment buildings .\nit\u2019s a complex , regulation - driven business , but not as risky as that sounds because demand for affordable housing is insatiable , said tim overland , president of security properties .\nsecurity properties simultaneously executed a rate lock on a $ 34 million freddie mac tax - exempt loan ( tel ) , featuring a 30 - month forward - rate lock term .\nthe purchase of the 80 - unit complex at 300 31st ave . near centennial park is the fourth in the nashville area for security properties inc . and loma linda university .\nadina marcut - multi - housing news security properties expanded its portland footprint with the addition of two properties , the commons , a 172 - unit property and 5819 glisan , a 56 - unit community . pnc bank provided the loan for the acquisition of the commons .\nseattle - based security properties paid palo alto , calif . - - based pacific urban residential $ 30 . 35 million for the 192 - unit newport crossing apartment complex in newcastle .\n\u201ccollege street has many of the attributes we like to see in an urban apartment community , \u201d david dufenhorst , chief investment officer for security properties , said in a press release .\nsecurity properties\u2019 development is critical to the spring district because it will set the tone . the company has developed successful projects in urban neighborhoods , such as fremont and ballard in seattle .\nlast week , security properties and lubert - adler sold the 100 - unit pearl district apartments for $ 37 . 1 million to san jose real estate investment firm dinapoli capital partners .\nsecurity properties this spring started construction of a downtown seattle high - rise with no hoopla , but unlike the quiet launch the uniquely shaped building itself will stand out on the skyline .\namong the biggest winners of the decision to site the global innovation exchange , or gix , in bellevue are two seattle firms : wright runstad & co . , and security properties .\necho lake apartments falls right in line with our strategy of buying in the best micro - location in a submarket ,\nsecurity properties director davis vaughn said in a statement .\n, a joint venture between security properties and funds managed by oaktree capital management , l . p . purchased canyon creek , a 440 - unit property built in 1984 and located in\nthe transaction also marks security properties ' first partnership with commerce city housing authority .\npartnering with commerce city housing authority was key for us in this transaction . being able to engage with local stakeholders to preserve and rejuvenate affordable housing for this community is a win for all involved ,\nstates steve teselle , director with the affordable housing group at security properties .\nkrokower not only leads as cfo , he also has been on the forefront of a critical personnel decision . last year , john orehek , security\u2019s longtime ceo and president , retired . security properties officials said krokower was the first in line to help shepherd the ensuing transition , with two security employees , david dufenhorst and overland , becoming ceo and president , respectively .\n700 broadway ' s occupancy rate is high , with an average per - square - foot rent of $ 1 . 87 . in addition to the planned physical improvements to the location , security properties expects to improve operating performance through focused management and the implementation of institutional management practices by its property management affiliate madrona ridge residential . security properties acquired the property in a joint venture with an institutional partner . the security properties share of the equity was provided by sp multifamily fund which has secured capital commitments from company officers and high - net worth individuals .\nsecurity properties could double down on the spring district . it has an option to buy an 84 , 000 - square - foot parcel east of sparc , and security properties estimates it could build up to 250 units on that site . the developer will set up a pre - application meeting with the city of bellevue in a few weeks to begin planning that project .\nthe company quickly grew into one of the largest syndicators of affordable housing , but federal tax law changes in 1986 eliminated accelerated depreciation and dramatically changed the syndication business , leaving security properties in search of a new operation business platform with an enormous portfolio of properties to work with .\nthe acquired properties are enhanced with a balanced mix of investment strategies\u2014including opportunistic , core - plus , and value - add strategies that renovate and reposition the investments . \u201cthis fund allowed private investors an opportunity to allocate capital\u2014directly and alongside major institutional partners\u2014to a sizeable portfolio of cash flow - generating apartment properties , \u201d says ed mcgovern , managing director of capital markets at security properties .\nthe two institutions solicited proposals from developers this year . security properties , which has acquired or developed 440 complexes across the country during its 40 - year history , was selected in august .\nsecurity properties chief investment officer david dufenhorstsaid the company will undertake \u201ca light rehab\u201d of on the green . the new owners plan to spend $ 6 , 200 per unit on the upgrade .\nmuir declined to specify the project\u2019s budget , but said security properties generally purchases buildings , makes upgrades and then holds . the company bought the honeyman block in 2006 for $ 11 million .\nthe 31 percent increase in the value of edgewood park apartments surprised even seattle - based security properties , and shows that prices are increasing in suburban areas , not just the urban cores .\nthis marks the second joint venture between security properties and enterprise this year , as the partnership acquired the 220 - unit reserve at northglenn apartments located in northglenn , colo . in february .\napartments will be built on only about half of security properties ' site . the rest will be open space , and construction is underway on a two - acre park in the district .\nsecurity properties purchased the site in 2011 from hal real estate investments , which had bought it in 2007 . after lengthy reviews with community input , the landmarks board had rejected design proposals from hal showing a 306 - unit apartment complex wrapped around an interior court . the board was more receptive to security properties ' proposal , which made the building very approachable from three sides .\nsecurity properties foresees a 24 - month construction timeline and the project will be built to leed and built smart program standards . mithun is the architect and walsh construction is the general contractor .\n. security properties maintains a focused multi - family strategy supported by integrated teams of professional acquisition , development , construction , investment , and property management specialists . for more information , visit urltoken\ntyler anderson , sean cunningham , asher gunter and matt pesch with cbre\u2019s phoenix office represented the seller , chicago - based waterton . the buyer was seattle , wa - based security properties .\nseattle - based security properties and its partner beijing jade investment group of china have bought a 5 - acre portland property and has plans to redevelop it . the price was not disclosed .\nthis is security properties ' latest investment in portland , which is the ninth - fastest growing metro area in the country , according to forbes . seattle ranked seventh on forbes ' list .\naffordable housing news with its focus on forming strong relationships built on mutual trust and shared goals , security properties has become a leader in affordable housing acquisition and rehabilitation throughout the united states .\nin june , security properties teamed with admiral capital group on the acquisition of the 240 - unit hamptons at woodland pointe in nashville , tenn . , for $ 45 . 3 million .\n\u201cby leveraging our industry and capital relationships , the fund offered investors participation in a broader pool of larger properties which can be managed and marketed more efficiently , \u201d he adds . mcgovern says that security properties used the commitments in the fund to assemble a portfolio of existing apartment properties that generates attractive cash yields , benefits from favorable tax treatment and offers a hedge against future inflation .\nthe total acquisition cost of the fund\u2019s 17 apartment properties was approximately $ 390 million . the fund included a diversified portfolio of moderately leveraged apartment properties offering attractive risk - adjusted returns to investors .\nthe purchase price was $ 25 . 7 million . security properties partnered with an undisclosed partner to purchase the property from forest creek holdings , llc , a group of local owners and developers .\npcc natural markets has agreed to lease most of the retail space in a proposed apartment complex in seattle\u2019s historic columbia city , and construction could start around midyear , developer security properties said thursday .\nmultifamily real estate investor , developer and operator security properties today announced that after more than 20 years with the company , john orehek will retire as president and ceo at the end of september .\nseattle - based security properties said it spent $ 1 . 5 million in the past two years to repaint and reroof buildings , redesign the community pool , improve landscaping and upgrade unit interiors .\nthe registry : puget sound real estate security properties today celebrated the opening of sparc apartments in bellevue\u2019s spring district . sparc will be the first project to open in bellevue\u2019s emerging spring district neighborhood .\nnellie day - rebusiness online bothell , wash . \u2014 security properties has purchased the 124 - unit bordeaux apartments in bothell for $ 26 million . the community is located at 16520 north road .\nsecurity properties is a nearly half - century - old national real estate company that has acquired or developed more than 83 , 000 residential units at a cost exceeding $ 5 . 7 billion .\na partnership between security properties and a university endowment acquired marq on martin , a 248 - unit , class a multifamily property in lacey , wash . , for $ 54 . 5 million .\ninitially , the developer planned only residential and ground - floor retail for the block ; before heartline , security properties had never developed commercial space . but in meetings with the pearl district neighborhood association before embarking on the project , security officials were surprised to hear a plea for office space ."]}
{"id": 54295, "summary": [{"text": "bradley air services limited , operating as first air , is an airline headquartered in kanata , a suburb of ottawa , ontario , canada .", "topic": 29}, {"text": "it operates services to 34 communities in nunavut , nunavik , and the northwest territories .", "topic": 29}, {"text": "the majority of its fleet is available for charters worldwide .", "topic": 29}, {"text": "first air has assisted in various humanitarian missions such as the 2010 haiti earthquake , airlifting relief supplies and equipment .", "topic": 8}, {"text": "its main base , which includes a large hangar , cargo and maintenance facility , is located at ottawa macdonald \u2013 cartier international airport , with hubs at iqaluit airport , rankin inlet airport and yellowknife airport . ", "topic": 29}], "title": "first air", "paragraphs": ["the routes covered under the merger between first air and calm air do not overlap with the routes covered under the codeshare agreement between first air and canadian north .\nfirst air has been flying the edmonton to yellowknife route since 1997 , after taking it over from nwt air , a company acquired by first air that year .\nmake a first air reservation and find some amazing deals with discounted first air tickets at alternative airlines . first air flies to many destinations worldwide , offering a cost effective and safe service to all its passengers . let alternative airlines help find you cheap first air tickets and make international and domestic flight reservations on first air today .\na codeshare arrangement whereby first air could sell seats on calm air\u2019s flights within the kivalliq region .\nthe new partnership with air north isn\u2019t the only one for first air , which is also in a codeshare partnership with air greenland , canadian north and calm air .\nairgreenland\u2019s \u201cgl\u201d code will be displayed on first air\u2019s iqaluit \u2013 ottawa srvice , while first air\u2019s \u201c7f\u201d appears on airgreenland\u2019s iqaluit \u2013 nuuk route .\nqikiqtani first aviation is a joint venture airline between qikiqtaaluk corporation and first air . qikiqtani first aviation provides a range of aviation services throughout the baffin region utilizing first air\u2019s fleet of boeing 737 and atr 42 aircraft .\nthe first codeshare flight will depart whitehorse may 15 and , like all other flights , be available for sale from air north and first air .\nthe flight crew members were not using the first air sop for pma approaches .\nallegations of predatory pricing against first air and canadian north on the iqaluit\u2011ottawa route .\ncustomers \u201chave told us that they strongly prefer to fly first air on its own , \u201d said first air\u2019s president and ceo , brock friesen , in the release .\nfirst air began in 1946 as bradley air services , offering charter , surveying , passenger and cargo flights across northern canada .\ncanadian north appears to have been caught off guard by first air\u2019s change of heart .\nthe codeshare achieved the efficiencies and schedule improvements that first air had hoped for ,\nstated brock friesen , first air president and ceo , in a media release .\nfirst air will also be sending a boeing 767 cargo plane on saturday to deliver water , food and first aid supplies to haiti .\nand it\u2019s separate from another codeshare agreement between first air and calm air , which began operating throughout the kivalliq region in june .\nfirst air customers holding reservations beyond may 16 will automatically be re - confirmed on a new flight if their flight has changed , stated first air . customers may also check their bookings through the first air website or by calling the airline ' s customer contact centre .\nnunatsiaq news 2011 - 12 - 14 : news : first air\u2019s president resigns dec . 14\nfirst air lays off 25 workers in n . w . t . , nunavut , winnipeg\nfirst air has codeshare agreeements with air greenland , calm air and canadian north . the majority of its fleet is available for charters worldwide and consists of aerospatiale and boeing 737 . in 2016 first air / bradley air services celebrated its 70th anniversary , and is the oldest airline in canada still operating under its original name .\nbradley air services limited , operating as first air , is an airline headquartered in kanata , a suburb of ottawa , ontario , canada .\nhe said the termination of the first air - canadian north codeshare should have no effect on calm air or its relationship with either carrier .\ncalm air operates flights to communities in manitoba and nunavut ' s kivalliq region . gary bell , president of calm air , says the end of the codeshare agreement between first air and canadian north will not affect agreements between those airlines and calm air , ( calm air )\nthe decision to remove davis , who had headed first air since december 1997 , was made wednesday by first air and by makivik corp . , the quebec inuit organization that owns the airline .\nfirst air announced it will be adding a weekend option to its route betwen iqaluit and yellowknife .\nairlines that fly from and to yellowknife airport include air canada , air north and westjet .\nfirst air and air north will start the codeshare co - operation on the ottawa - yellowknife - whitehorse route , currently operated by air north , twice weekly by a boeing 737 - 500 .\nfirst air has dispatched two of its hercules aircraft to transport emergency supplies to earthquake - devastated haiti .\nfirst air sales director mike olson said the airline has the only two commercial hercules aircraft in canada .\nbut like other airlines , first air struggled to stay afloat with the economic downturn in recent years .\nmakivik corp . - owned first air and air north , yukon\u2019s airline , whose partners include the vuntut gwitchin first nation , announced may 11 that they will codeshare on selected flights between ottawa , yellowknife and whitehorse , which are operated by air north .\nlanding beside the runway bradley air services ltd . ( first air ) boeing 737 - 210c c - gnwn edmonton international airport , alberta 25 february 2004\ngary bell , president of calm air , says the codeshare agreement between canadian north and first air is\ncompletely different than the codeshare agreement that calm air has with either of those carriers .\nfirst air staff fuelled this hercules before it departed from yellowknife airport on thursday . ( ( cbc ) )\nchris ferris , first air\u2019s vice - president of marketing , will take over as interim president and ceo .\nnorthern airline first air and its parent company fired longtime president and chief executive officer bob davis this week .\nlooking for cheap flights with first air ? use skyscanner to browse first air flights and find the lowest prices and most convenient first air flight times for your travel needs . follow the links and book your cheap flight directly with the airline or travel agent for the best price \u2013 skyscanner doesn ' t add any commission .\nhowever our customers have told us that they strongly prefer to fly first air on its own .\nin 2008 , first air ' s board of directors paid themselves more than a million dollars in bonuses .\nthe end of the codeshare agreement between first air and canadian north will not affect agreements between those airlines and calm air , says the airline ' s president .\nin june 2015 , first air terminated its operations in the kivalliq region . the next month it entered into a set of agreements with calm air that included :\nin the meantime , first air and canadian north will continue to operate independently , with no changes to service .\nnorthern airline first air and its parent company have fired longtime president and chief executive officer bob davis this week .\nin a news release , the corporation that represents inuit in northern quebec called first air an\nimportant investment .\nberthe would not say what the disagreements were , or how far back the conflict between first air and davis existed .\nfirst air has given notice to canadian north that it will terminate their codeshare agreement , effective may 16 , 2017 .\n\u201cfirst air has been impaired for years by maintaining a variety of aircraft . in a fleet of just over 20 , we currently need to train personnel and stockpile parts for a total of six aircraft types\u201d , says brock friesen , president and ceo of first air . \u201cin the near future , first air will concentrate on two aircraft types only . \u201d\nthe competition bureau also investigated first air and canadian north ' s codeshare agreement \u2014 which saw both airlines sell seats on each other ' s planes on certain routes \u2014 but closed the investigation after first air ended the codeshare agreement in may .\na first air 737 - 400 airplane lands at the iqaluit airport in 2013 . last week , first air gave notice to canadian north that it will terminate their codeshare agreement , effective may 16 , 2017 . ( grant linton / cbc )\nfirst air also announced the resignation of president and ceo kris dolinki , who has served in that position since december 2011 .\non may 13 2015 , first air and canadian north announced they would enter into a codeshare agreement ( the\ncodeshare\n) for the provision of air passenger and cargo services .\nscott bateman , who has been first air ' s vice - president of commercial operations since 1998 , was appointed interim president .\nseven months after announcing their intentions to merge , canadian north and first air have pulled out of negotiations . ( file photo )\nyou can pay for your flights with first air in the currency and payment method of your choice when booking through alternative airlines .\nbeneficiaries receive flat rate $ 1 . 50 per kilogram , plus taxes and surcharges , for the shipment of country food anywhere in the sakku first aviation / qikiqtani first aviation / first air network ( excluding southern points : edmonton , winnipeg , ottawa , montreal ) .\nbrowse the most popular first air flight routes to cities worldwide . alternative airlines can help you make reservations on first air for international flights to lots of destinations . use the following list of routes to help you plan your next flight . book first air flights on alternative airlines to save big ! alternative airlines is an online travel agency , specialising in booking lesser known airlines and remote destinations .\ndavis , an aircraft maintenance engineer with a 30 - year aviation career , joined first air as its president and ceo after spending 19 years as executive vice - president of air inuit ltd .\nqikiqtani first aviation ltd . ( qfal ) is a joint venture airline between qikiqtaaluk corporation and first air , the airline of the north . qikiqtani first aviation provides a range of aviation services throughout the baffin region , combining local expertise with over 60 years of airline experience .\nthe announcement of the new codeshare alliance between first air and air north follows the recent announcement that a newcomer to nunavut\u2019s aviation market , go sarvaq , could not compete with lower airfares offered by first air and canadian north for the iqaluit - ottawa route and would pull the plug on its iqaluit - ottawa - halifax route .\n\u201cit has not been an easy year for first air , \u201d aatami said . \u201cit\u2019s really affected scott and it\u2019s also affected me .\nwe have been operating at heavy losses ,\nsaid first air ' s vice - president of commercial bert van der stege .\nbut it\u2019s still a bit confusing . will you buy a canadian north ticket , but wind up on a first air flight ? and who gets that money ? will they collaborate on pricing ? is this agreement permanent ? and what\u2019s the deal with first air\u2019s other codeshare agreement , with calm air , which became operational july 2 ?\nfirst air provides scheduled passenger and cargo service between 25 northern communities with connections to edmonton , winnipeg , montreal and ottawa . ( cbc )\nthe codeshare is a departure from the merger that both first air and canadian north negotiated through 2014 before pulling the plug on the idea .\nscott bateman , the president and chief executive officer of first air , abruptly resigned from his post , the airline confirmed dec . 14 .\nbook discount tickets on first air . flightnetwork offers you the ability to book your flights with price drop protection , for free . if the price of your first air itinerary drops after you book , we ' ll credit you the difference . that ' s how we roll .\nthe codeshare agreement came into effect in 2015 , after canadian north and first air called off merger talks . first air has said the codeshare agreements , which allow for sharing of passengers and cargo on select routes , are needed to keep the company ' s operations financially viable .\nafter stepping away from the altar , canadian north and first air agree to just be friends . but what does that mean for northerners ?\nakagi - flagship of japan ' s first air fleet\nawesomestories . com . oct 07 , 2013 . jul 09 , 2018 .\nthey were called the fresh prince of bel air jordan 5 . ( well , they were actually called the air jordan 5 bel air , but that ' s not as good a name . )\nbateman sat at the helm of first air for the past four years , although his work with the northern airline industry goes back three decades .\nin iqaluit , passengers who rely on first air and canadian north are still processing the news that the airlines ' codeshare will end in may .\nbert van der stege , vice president commercial at first air , stands with joe sparling , president of air north , in front of their respective company jets in a photo released may 11 . ( handout photo )\nto date , air north hasn\u2019t seen a lot of business from the nunavut government , air north\u2019s president told nunatsiaq news earlier this year .\n\u201ccanada\u2019s northern airlines need closer co - operation in order to ensure sustainability in small northern markets and we are proud to be working with first air . we are confident that we will both benefit from the efficiencies , \u201d said allan moore , air north\u2019s chief commercial officer at air north .\nsubject to government approval , airgreenland and first air will begin reciprocal codeshare service , when the former begins nuuk \u2013 iqaluit service from 18jun12 to 03sep12 .\nnunavut rcmp said first air charter flight 6560 was travelling from yellowknife to the community of resolute with 15 people on board , including four crew members .\ndolinki , who has been with first air since 2009 , is the former president of zoom airlines , a canadian discount airline that operated until 2008 .\nby early 2017 , first air said it will have all six of its new atr42 - 500 jets in service bringing its atr fleet to 13 .\ncanadian north president steve hankirk says he is\ndisappointed by first air\u2019s sudden , unilateral decision\nto end the codeshare agreement between the two airlines .\na first air executive says the airline has been grappling with a difficult financial position , requiring it to make major changes including a controversial codesharing agreement .\naircraft . in the previous 30 days , the first officer flew 33 hours .\ncanadian north and first air launched their new codeshare agreement july 27 , which will mostly service communities in the kitikmeot and baffin regions . ( file photo )\nbut aatami said the airline is \u201cin good hands , \u201d while first air\u2019s vice - president of finance , kris dolinki , has been named interim president .\nthe competition bureau had been reviewing the codeshare agreement between first air and canadian north , as well as allegations that the airlines have engaged in predatory pricing .\nfirst air plan to stomp out the competition by loweing their everyday fare rates to and from the canadian city of inuvik ! flights going between inuvik and both edmonton and yellowknife will have record low one - way fares for the airline . first air hopes that this marketing strategy will help boost passengers on these routes .\nfirst air flight 6560 was enroute from yellowknife , northwest territories when it crashed a few miles short of the runway at its destination in resolute bay , nunavut .\nin the announcement about ending the codeshare agreement first air made no reference to the competition bureau ' s investigation . instead , it spoke about its growing fleet .\nthe bureau says first air ' s announcement that it ' s ending the codeshare agreement with canadian north will not affect the investigation into the predatory pricing allegations .\nwe have been in a very , very difficult situation and we are still in the middle of a three - year restructuring plan at first air .\nbert van der stege , vice president commercial at first air , says : \u201cwhen restructuring an airline , fleet simplicity is key . first air is very good at operating atrs and 737s . besides the atr replacement , we have embarked on an ambitious study to determine how many additional b737 - 400 aircraft will be needed . \u201d\nmakivik corporation announced wednesday it will keep full ownership of first air , after many months of rumours of a sale to or merger with norterra - owned canadian north .\nanother first air boeing 737 - 200 ( c - fnvt ) seen at montreal pierre elliott trudeau int ' l airport . ( photo by gordon gebert jr . )\ncustomers holding reservations beyond may 16 , 2017 will automatically be re - confirmed on a new flight if their flight schedule has changed , first air\u2019s news release said .\nthe competition bureau has found no evidence of anti - competitive acts between first air and canadian north in its investigation of predatory pricing toward the now - defunct gosarvaq .\nas of may 2017 , first air will terminate its codeshare relationship with canadian north , the airline stated thursday in a news release . ( vincent robinet / cbc )\na first air executive says the airline has been grappling with a difficult financial position , requiring it to make major changes including a controversial codesharing agreement with canadian north .\nshortly after the issuance of the section 11 orders , the bureau was informed by first air that it would be terminating the codeshare as of may 16 , 2017 .\nso , together with a \u201ccapacity purchase arrangement\u201d with summit air and a joint freighter service with cargojet , first air , \u201cnow has ample fleet to provide a robust schedule in both the eastern and western arctic , \u201d friesen added in the release .\nthe bureau concluded that first air and canadian north were dominant on the iqaluit\u2011ottawa route . the bureau found that barriers to entry for air transportation services in nunavut are high and relatively distinct from barriers found in other air transportation markets . in addition , the segment linking ottawa and iqaluit is an important gateway to the northern communities .\n\u201ccanadian north and first air will continue to have a positive working relationship aimed at providing the best possible service to customers in a competitive marketplace , \u201d the release said .\n\u201cweather and infrastructure are very challenging , but most importantly the operating costs are very steep , \u201d first air\u2019s vice - president bert van der stege said oct . 20 .\nthe notice period is in line with the codeshare agreement between the two northern airlines , stated first air , adding that the period will allow for proper transition for bookings .\na mock air - disaster response exercise was scheduled to begin early monday morning .\nbateman worked with makivik\u2019s other wholly - owned airline , air inuit , for many years before he headed up nwt air when makivik acquired that airline in 1997 .\nthe route will be serviced by a 90 - seat summit air rj85 aircraft .\ncalm air operates flights to communities in manitoba and nunavut ' s kivalliq region .\nbefore june 2015 , first air and calm air were the only providers of scheduled passenger and cargo air services in the central area of nunavut known as the kivalliq . the kivalliq includes the communities of arviat , baker lake , chesterfield inlet , coral harbour , rankin inlet , repulse bay , and whale cove ( the \u201ckivalliq region\u201d ) .\ngeorge berthe , makivik ' s corporate secretary , would not say why davis was fired , but he said there have been disagreements between first air and davis in the past .\nfirst air ' s vice - president - commercial , bert van der stege , says the airline is in the middle of a three - year restructuring plan . ( cbc )\ncanada - based first air has announced that it is actively looking to add new aircraft to its fleet in order to modernise and decrease the number of aircraft types in use .\n\u201cyellowknife and edmonton have deep economic and cultural ties , and a long shared aviation history in canada\u2019s north . first air , as the airline of the north , and the edmonton international airport , as the main gateway to northwest territories , have a long history together and we ' re happy to see first air expanding air service from edmonton international airport ,\nsaid traci bednard , vice president of passenger market development at edmonton international airport .\nthink air canada and its star alliance network . you buy a ticket through air canada , but it doesn\u2019t necessarily mean you\u2019ll fly on an air canada plane . it could be one of its many international partners , like lufthansa or united airlines . that\u2019s basically what\u2019s happening here : customers purchase tickets from either first air or canadian north , but depending on the flight , they may fly on aircraft operated by the other company .\nfounded in 1946 , first air ( 7f ) is a canadian - based airline that has scheduled passenger service to more than 30 destinations . the majority of its flights are to points in nunavut , nunavik and the northwest territories , but the carrier also flies to alberta , british columbia , manitoba and ontario . first air also offers charter flights . it operates from a primary hub at ottawa macdonald\u2013cartier international airport ( yow ) and secondary hubs at yellowknife airport ( yzf ) , iqaluit airport ( yfb ) and rankin inlet airport ( yrt ) . first air also has a codeshare agreement with air greenland ( gl ) .\nthe irs forced smith to pay them 70 percent of his salary over the first three seasons .\nmakivik corporation announced wednesday it will keep full ownership of first air , after many months of rumours of a sale to or merger with norterra - owned canadian north . ( cbc )\nthe airline did not issue a press release on the departure of its president , although first air\u2019s 1 , 100 employees were notified of bateman\u2019s departure through an email circulated wednesday afternoon .\nand earlier this week , a first air executive told ottawa\u2019s economic club of canada that the northern airline industry was not economically viable , making a public plea for more government investment .\nskyscanner allows you to find the cheapest flights with first air without having to enter specific dates or even destinations , making it the best place to find cheap flights for your trip .\nyes . first air has already laid off employees . canadian north , by taking two of its aircraft out of service in the baffin region , will lay off several positions there .\nfirst air president and ceo scott bateman , right , is pictured here with harry flaherty , president of qikiqtaaluk corp . at the launch of qikiqtani first aviation ltd . last february . bateman ' s abrupt resignation was announced to the airline\u2019s employees dec . 14 . ( file photo )\nnunavik\u2019s makivik corp . and norterra inc . \u2014 owners , respectively , of first air and canadian north \u2014 confirmed april 11 that they are in talks aimed at merging the two airlines .\nfirst air took to their socials today to show that they had a good sense of humour . inspired by april fool ' s day , first air released a post informing loyal followers of their ' new way ' for tourists to experience the arctic :\nfirst air is thrilled to announce its plan to launch a new way for tourists to experience the arctic . get up close and personal with wildlife and stunning arctic landscapes in this fully customized patent pending dronetour\u00a9 on sale april 1 , 2018\nof course , this was met well by the airline community .\nwe accept paypal making flight purchases with first air easy and more secure for customers . paypal is one of the leading forms of online payment , with more than 169 million accounts worldwide .\nthere are multiple parodies of the show . mad tv produced the animated fresh prawn of bel - air . a pet adoption group produced the fresh pup of bel - air .\nby codesharing , the airlines can both sell and market seats on codeshare flights . the codeshare means you can buy a seat on either airline\u2019s designator code \u2014 \u201c7f\u2019 for first air and \u201c4n\u201d for air north , but the flight will be operated by only one of the airlines .\nalthough it is the bureau\u2019s view that the allegedly predatory pricing promotions by first air and canadian north likely had an impact on gosarvaq\u2019s entry plans , the bureau did not find sufficient evidence to conclude that these were anti - competitive acts as required by the act and established by case law . consequently , the bureau closed its investigation into the conduct by first air and canadian north .\n\u201cwe are very pleased to increase our presence in the west and expand our operations with additional flights between these two cities\u201d , says dr . brock friesen , president and ceo of first air .\nair canada altitude is how we show our gratitude to our most loyal frequent flying customers .\nin a surprise announcement issued oct . 23 , makivik corp . and norterra inc . , the owners of first air and canadian north , said they\u2019ve killed talks aimed at merging their two airlines .\nlast week , first air gave notice to canadian north that it will terminate their codeshare agreement , effective may 16 , 2017 . both airlines operate flights to communities in nunavut and the northwest territories .\nthe bureau then focused its efforts on determining whether first air and canadian north had engaged in predatory pricing contrary to the act ( section 79 ) . predatory pricing involves a test in three parts :\n\u201cwith the addition of air north to our growing list of airline partners , we\u2019ve reached yet another milestone in the implementation of our partnership strategy , consistently improving the sustainability of scheduled airline services in northern canada , \u201d said bert van der stege , first air\u2019s vice president responsible for commercial operations .\nshould the merger go forward , canadian north and first air employees would join the newly - formed airline , at which point its management would begin \u201cworking together to decide how and what we integrate . \u201d\nfirst air has changed the schedule for the mining charter , and it is now conducted during the day , eliminating the requirement for flight crews to switch from day flying to night flying within the schedule .\nfirst air flies to many destinations including : edmonton , vancouver , churchill , winnipeg , fort simpson , hay river , inuvik , norman wells , yellowknife , arctic bay , baker lake and many others .\nin april 2016 , the bureau received information suggesting that both first air and canadian north were actively trying to prevent gosarvaq , a new provider of air transportation services , from operating flights linking ottawa and iqaluit , one of the routes covered by the codeshare . it was alleged that first air and canadian north offered significantly lower prices for passengers , for flights between may and august 2016 ( the \u201cseat sale\u201d ) to drive out gosarvaq . on may 6 2016 , gosarvaq announced that it would terminate its operations .\nwe take the air conditioner for granted , but imagine what life would be like without it .\nin conducting its review of the merger between calm air and first air ( the \u201cmerger\u201d ) , the bureau spoke with the airlines and obtained certain information from them , including strategic business documents and route\u2011level financial statements and ticketing data . the bureau also spoke with third parties , such as competitors , customers and various government representatives regarding competition for air transportation services in the north and in the kivalliq region .\nfirst air said all flights out of yellowknife saturday are postponed . the company said it will hold a news conference at its kanata , ont . , headquarters on sunday at 11 a . m . et .\nbaggage fees are typically not included for this airline . pre - pay for baggage directly with the airline before departure to avoid higher charges at the airport . for first air baggage info , please click here .\nin july , first air pulled its turboprop atrs out of nunavut\u2019s kivalliq region , and calm air began operating flights between the kivalliq hub of rankin inlet and surrounding communities in a separate codeshare . this eliminated wingtip - to - wingtip competition and introduced flights to communities at different times of day . it also ended so - called \u201cmilk runs , \u201d where routes included stops in as many as three or four communities to fill up the aircraft . calm air has contracted first air to fly a 737 for the rankin inlet - winnipeg route 13 times a week . mike pyle , ceo of exchange income corporation , which owns calm air , says the increased flights will result in new jobs , particularly in rankin inlet .\ngosarvaq filed a complaint with the competition bureau after its discount air service never got off the ground . it had aimed to sell seats on flights between iqaluit and ottawa at discount prices , but first air and canadian north held steeply discounted seat sales at the same time gosarvaq ' s tickets were on sale .\nhowever , many travellers from western nunavut who must travel through yellowknife to head east \u2014 and especially those who don\u2019t quality for beneficiary - related discounts from canadian north and first air \u2014 have already discovered the service .\nthe midair collision of a united dc - 8 and twa constellation over new york city , concorde makes the first sub - 3 - hour atlantic crossing , an air canada crj crashes , and more . . .\nmilestone : the first ever airship flight is completed between england and france . tragedies : china airlines and bali air service flights overrun runways , and balkan bulgaran airlines and iberia flights crash while performing ap . . .\nin the course of its investigation into the codeshare , the bureau gathered information from numerous third\u2011parties , including key private and public stakeholders in the north . the bureau also received information from first air and canadian north .\nengineer henry galson went on to develop a more compact , inexpensive version of the window air conditioner and set up production lines for several manufacturers . by 1947 , 43 , 000 of these systems were sold - - and , for the first time , homeowners could enjoy air conditioning without having to make expensive upgrades .\nthe bureau also looked into the 2015 merger between first air and calm air in the kivalliq . but in consulting financial and economic experts ahead of its investigation , the experts determined the merger was\nlikely to result in significant effiency gains\nand those gains were likely to significantly outweigh its anti - competitive effects .\njanuary 1st , 2008 . c - fhpe . transwest air , la ronge , saskatchewan . vazar .\nacknowledging that air service for northerners is \u201ca vital lifeline , \u201d hankirk thanked customers for their support .\nstay up - to - date on how the energy department is working to improve air conditioning technology .\nthe bureau analyzed first air\u2019s termination of service within the kivalliq region and its subsequent sale , lease and codeshare agreements with calm air under the merger provisions of the act . the merger provisions of the act allow the commissioner to challenge a proposed merger if he determines that it is likely to prevent or lessen competition substantially .\ncanadian north and first air launched their new codeshare agreement july 27 , which will see the two major northern airlines team up on north - south connections to , from , and within the kitikmeot and baffin regions of nunavut .\nmakivik , the birthright organization for nunavik inuit beneficiaries of the james bay land claims agreement ( which has also used the spelling makivvik ) , has owned first air since 1990 and operated it as a wholly - owned subsidiary .\na year ago , first air and canadian north , the two major airlines that fly to nunavut communities , called off merger negotiations . the announcement of the codeshare agreement came this spring and went into effect over the summer .\ncanadian north president steve hankirk said in a statement that he was\ndisappointed by first air ' s sudden , unilateral decision\nto end the codeshare agreement ,\ngiven the numerous efficiencies and schedule improvements it had enabled .\nthe agreement , first announced this past may , means flights operated by either company will be jointly marketed by both airlines .\nby the late 1960s , most new homes had central air conditioning , and window air conditioners were more affordable than ever , fueling population growth in hot - weather states like arizona and florida . air conditioning is now in nearly 100 million american homes , representing 87 percent of all households , according to the energy information administration .\nthe program has already driven huge efficiency improvements in new air conditioning technology that has helped consumers save energy and money . in fact , new air conditioners today use about 50 percent less energy than they did in 1990 .\nin a statement confirming the crash , first air said the plane ' s last reported communication was at 12 : 40 p . m . ct , approximately eight kilometres from the airport , and that the plane went down 10 minutes later .\nfirst air has filed for divorce just shy of the two - year anniversary of its codeshare marriage with canadian north , saying in a nov . 17 news release that it plans to walk away from canadian north on may 16 , 2017 .\ntechnical sgt . courtney farley graduated from undergraduate remotely piloted aircraft training at randolph air force base on friday afternoon .\ncanadian north first informed customers that , due to planned maintenance , the ottawa to iqaluit codeshare route will be served by a single daily flight operated by first air from jan . 5 to feb . 28 , 2017 . later , it informed customers that it has also cancelled ottawa to iqaluit flights for an additional 11 days in december , citing non - peak travel days .\nneither the canadian aviation regulations nor the first air operations manual provides sufficient defences concerning the scheduling of crew duty periods so that extended periods of wakefulness , lack of restorative sleep and rapid changes in crew shift times do not unduly affect crew performance .\nthe first air pma sop says that the captain shall monitor the flight instruments and ensure that the procedure is being flown as briefed . the first officer shall fly the aircraft and published approach as briefed , until the captain assumes control . at decision height , if the captain has sufficient visual references to land the aircraft , he shall announce ,\nminimums - my controls , landing .\nthe first officer will respond\nyour controls\nand assume pilot - not - flying duties . when the captain has assumed control , the first officer shall continue to monitor the flight instruments until the aircraft has landed and reverse thrust has been initiated .\n\u2022 iqaluit \u2014 rankin inlet \u2014 yellowknife , otherwise known as the \u201ctrans - arctic : \u201d combined service will continue with service three days per week . first air will operate flights on tuesdays and sundays , while canadian north will operate the thursday flight .\nfirst air flies charter for calm air on their 737s . the front end of the jet is fit for cargo so you are in the ' back ' relatively speaking . the staff were amazing . one of the flight attendants grabbed a baby from a young mother as she was trying to figure how to get back to the rest room . he solved . . .\nlearn more about the energy department\u2019s efforts to improve the energy efficiency and reduce the environmental impact of air conditioning technologies .\nrelated topics : remotely piloted aircraft ( rpa ) , courtney farley , randolph air force base , sgt . courtney farley\nthe crew members did not use the first air sop for the pma approach . however , they did use a sop that they were both familiar with , and crew coordination was maintained throughout the approach . the non - adherence to their company ' s sops could not be shown as contributing to the incident . when the unexpected runway excursion occurred , the first officer reacted instinctively , calling for a go - around and to start to advance the thrust levers , contrary to the first air sops . this breakdown in crew coordination did not contribute to the incident when the captain , who had control of the aircraft , promptly retarded the thrust levers .\nalthough the bureau found evidence indicating the bigger airlines saw gosarvaq as a threat , and that the airlines took deliberate actions in response to gosarvaq ' s launch , it found no evidence that first air and canadian north were price - fixing with each other .\nthe may 11 news release did not say whether beneficiary discounts on first air would apply on the new codeshare . the airline later confirmed that it would not be offering any discounted rates on codeshared flights operated by air north , prompting a tweet from canadian north later that said \u201cbeneficiaries can save at least 65 % when you book w / us \u2013 any day , any route . \u201d\nthe airline began in 1946 as bradley air services , offering charter , surveying , passenger and cargo flights across northern canada .\nin a brief statement released to media late nov . 17 , canadian north president steve hankirk said the company was \u201cdisappointed by first air\u2019s sudden , unilateral decision to terminate the codeshare agreement with our airline , given the numerous efficiencies and schedule improvements it had enabled . \u201d\ni have mobility issues but found that first air was very accommodating and helpful . the meal was palatable and nutritious . beverages were offered throughout the flight and the hot cookie was a tasty treat . sadly the fares are expensive as is most things in the north .\nboth companies will continue to set their own fares independently . \u201cit\u2019s business as usual for us at canadian north , and the same with first air , \u201d says mccart . \u201cin terms of competition for cargo traffic and passenger traffic , that hasn\u2019t changed at all . \u201d\nthe airline began its restructuring project in 2014 , when it transferred its sole boeing 767 to cargojet , which operates four flights per week on behalf of first air . the airline also sold both its hercules c130 freighter aircraft due to high cost of operation and low demand .\nfirst air has announced its plans to add extra flights between edmonton and yellowknife , three - times - weekly from june 1 , 2015 . this will mean the airline will now operate the route nine times per week , with additional flights on monday , tuesday and wednesday .\nthe new la premi\u00e8re cabin , composed of 4 private suites is available on certain air france flights provided via b777 - 300 .\nfaced with an investigation into price - fixing from the competition bureau of canada and mounting criticism from nunavut leaders and residents , first air announced it will bail out of its codeshare agreement with canadian north as of march 16 , 2017 and fly solo thereafter . ( file photo )\naircraft . in the previous 30 days , the captain flew 21 hours . the first officer had approximately 6000 hours total time with about 3200 hours on\nmy first sgt was there also and told me all about this mission they were on back then , a true hero and great american airmen . rip\nsources : usaf southeast asia monograph series , vol . vil mono . 9 ; air force news service ; airlift / tanker assoc .\nthe historic wright brothers\u2019 aircraft of 1903 is on permanent display at the national air and space museum in washington , d . c .\nthrough a series of experiments , carrier designed a system that controlled humidity using cooling coils and secured a patent for his\napparatus for treating air , \u201d which could either humidify ( by heating water ) or dehumidify ( by cooling water ) air . as he continued testing and refining his technology , he also devised and patented an automatic control system for regulating the humidity and temperature of air in textile mills .\nfirst air is an inuit - owned airline connecting the native communities in canada\u2019s north with cities such as montreal , toronto and ottawa . operating a fleet of 25 aircraft , the kanata , ontario - based carrier says it transports about 225 , 000 passengers and over 55 million pounds of cargo annually .\nbertol , who hails from the haitian capital , said she felt numb and speechless when she first turned on the television late tuesday and saw what had happened .\nfirst air is a wholly - owned subsidiary of makivik corporation since 1990 . makivik corporation was established in 1978 , by way of special legislation of the province of quebec that gave the corporation the mandate to receive and administer compensation monies on behalf of the inuit of northern quebec and to oversee the proper implementation of the james bay and northern quebec agreement ( jbnqa ) . the jbnqa was signed in 1975 and was the first of canada\u2019s aboriginal land claim settlement agreements .\nair france is ready to welcome you in its lounges located in airports around the world . as soon as you check in , you receive a personalized welcome at the la premi\u00e8re counters . in addition , you always receive priority access when exiting air france aircraft and at baggage claim .\nit\u2019s not a merger , but a codeshare agreement is the next best thing canadian north and first air could do to shake up the status quo . and what exactly is the status quo ? two big northern airlines flying into the same communities , at the same time , with both flights largely empty .\nnear kitty hawk , north carolina , orville and wilbur wright make the first successful flight in history of a self - propelled , heavier - than - air aircraft . orville piloted the gasoline - powered , propeller - driven biplane , which stayed aloft for 12 seconds and covered 120 feet on its inaugural flight .\nfirst air says that all six of its recently purchased atr42 - 500 aircraft will be in service in early 2017 , bringing its fleet to a total of 13 , and giving it an\nample fleet to provide a robust schedule in both the eastern and western arctic ,\nfriesen said in the release .\nthe yukon government will donate $ 25 , 000 to the canadian red cross for earthquake relief efforts in haiti , making it the first territory to offer financial support .\nthe first officer was flying the approach and briefed for a pilot - monitored approach ( pma ) . the generic industry pma technique used by some companies is one where the first officer flies the aircraft on to the approach minimums while the captain monitors the instruments . approaching minimums , the captain begins to look outside for the appropriate visual cues . at decision height , if the captain has the appropriate visual cues to land , he would take control , or have the first officer continue on instruments until the appearance of more visual cues and then take control , and complete the visual landing . when control is transferred , the first officer continues to monitor the flight instruments until touchdown . if visual references are lost at any time , the captain would command a missed approach , and the first officer would fly the missed approach procedure .\nthe possibility that someone may have flown a powered airplane before the wright brothers is back in the news . over the years a number of candidates have been suggested for first - flight honors . hiram maxim , clement ader , karl jatho , and augustus moore herring , for example , were serious experimenters who bounced for distances of less than 200 feet through the air . why aren\u2019t any of them credited with having made the first flight ? their machines were not capable of either sustaining themselves in the air or operating under the control of the pilot , both of which are generally regarded as necessary qualifications for a genuine flight .\n\u2022 iqaluit \u2014 ottawa : from ottawa , first air will operate every day at 9 : 15 a . m . and canadian north will operate at 12 : 45 p . m . . return flights to the south depart iqaluit at 1 : 45 p . m . and 5 : 00 p . m ;\nwhen athabaska airways merged with la ronge aviation services to form transwest air , with effect from 1st september 2000 , both otters became part of the transwest fleet . c - fhpe was registered to transwest air limited partnership , prince albert , saskatchewan in november 2001 , although remained based at la ronge .\nwith air france la premi\u00e8re , you will enjoy additional personalized vip services that guarantee you an exceptional dining experience in one of paris ' finest restaurants .\nprobable cause :\nimproper ifr procedure by the first officer ( co - pilot ) during takeoff , his lack of instrument scan ( improper use of flight / navigation instruments ) , his failure to maintain a positive rate of climb or to identify the resultant descent , and the captain ' s inadequate supervision of the flight . contributing factors were : dark night , low ceiling , drizzle , the first officer ' s lack of total experience in the type of operation , and possible spatial disorientation of the first officer .\non december 17 , 1979 , hollywood stuntman stan barrett blasts across a dry lakebed at california\u2019s edwards air force base in a rocket - and missile - powered car , becoming the first man to travel faster than the speed of sound on land . he did not set an official record , however . the radar scanner . . .\nthis image highlights the way in which you can identify a codeshare flight during the flight selection process . flights operated by one of air canada\u2019s codeshare partners still bear air canada\u2019s designator code ( ac ) . the name of the codeshare carrier is displayed along with the other flight details once you select a fare .\nwhile in vor / loc mode , the glide path was being followed in control wheel steering mode , where the first officer manually controlled the pitch of the aircraft through the autopilot to maintain the glide path profile . after crossing the final approach fix , with aircraft configured for landing , the first officer elected to leave the autopilot in vor / loc mode .\nwhile the bureau found first air and canadian north ' s seat sales , which coincided with gosarvaq ' s launch , had an impact on gosarvaq ,\nthe bureau did not find sufficient evidence to conclude that these were anti - competitive acts as required by the [ competition ] act ,\naccording to a statement from the bureau .\ngood question . a while back , both companies came together to discuss a codeshare , says first air ceo brock friesen . \u201csomehow , and i can\u2019t tell you all the backroom stuff , it evolved into a merger discussion , which didn\u2019t go anywhere , \u201d he says . \u201cafter the merger , we went back to the codeshare . \u201d\nearly cooling systems for public theaters were essentially heating systems modified with refrigeration equipment that distributed cold air through floor vents , resulting in hot , muggy conditions at upper levels and much colder temperatures at lower levels , where patrons sometimes resorted to wrapping their feet with newspapers to stay warm . in 1922 , carrier engineering corporation installed the first well - designed cooling system for theaters at metropolitan theater in los angeles , which pumped cool air through higher vents for better humidity control and comfort throughout the building .\nralph alexander , resolute ' s acting senior administrative officer , said at first he wondered if the crash was not part of the operation nanook military exercises taking place around the community ."]}
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it was an amazing first year !\nteentech events are lively , but very carefully organised \u2013 we have spent the past four years defining and refining our events . working alongside a combination of regional partners , commercial organisations and learning institutions we tailor each teentech event so that it is relevant to the region and that learning and inspiration continues after the day .\n30th april \u2013 special event for primary students working with year 7 secondary students on the teentech city of tomorrow \u2013 for more information please contact anna @ urltoken .\nteentech co - founder and tomorrow\u2019s world presenter maggie philbin obe says : \u201cthis is the fifth annual teentech awards and we\u2019re constantly blown away by the standard of entries . 2017 has been no exception and we\u2019re seeing again how with the right support and encouragement , young people are more than capable of shaping their own future .\ndecember 5 , 2015 : teentechwa 2015 youth summit w / speakers , tours , workshops , and the teentech world pitch finals @ living computers : museum + labs .\nled by maggie philbin , former tomorrow\u2019s world presenter , technology broadcaster and chief executive of teentech , the uk digital skills taskforce was commissioned by labour leader ed miliband .\nphilbin launched teentech in 2008 with the aim of helping young people understand the opportunities available to them in the science , technology , engineering and mathematics ( stem ) workplace . teentech runs one - day events across the uk , offering hands - on exhibits and workshops from businesses and universities . some 300 pupils from 30 different schools are invited to each event .\n' after winning the teentech award we\u2019re now itching for the next step of commercialising the idea . we\u2019re looking for further partners in the auto industry to bring this to reality . '\nteentech events are highly interactive experiences designed to inspire young teenagers and their teachers about careers in the contemporary world of science , engineering and technology . each teentech event gives y8 / y9 students and teachers the opportunity to try their hand at experiments , to handle leading edge technology and , most importantly to spend time with the engineers , technologists and scientists influencing their 21st century lives .\nthe teentech awards invite young people 11 - 18 to develop their own ideas to make life better simpler or easier using science , technology and engineering . now in their sixth year the teentech awards are a year round engagement programme with high impact , particularly on girls and those who may never have considered careers in these areas . register your students for 2017 / 8 here : urltoken\nthanks to everyone who participated in this year ' s techathon , and congratulations to our winners ! read about the projects that will advance to the teentech world pitch at the link in our bio .\nteentech is a very carefully timetabled and immersive experience , fun but focussed giving students and young people a real insight into the industries of the future and the skills they need to take advantage of them .\nright now ! register using the stage 1 form to guarantee places in the teentech award scheme . we will then send a teacher pack which contains everything you need to know about developing and submitting projects .\nj\u00f3venes crean condones que cambian de color al con enfermedades | cnnespa\u00f1ol . com - [ \u2026 ] esta invenci\u00f3n , los j\u00f3venes se llevaron el primer lugar en la feria teentech awards , y ganaron un viaje al\u2026\nthe teentech awards ask young people to develop their own ideas to make life ' better , simpler or easier ' . the programme supports teenagers with mentors and innovation sessions so every young person has a valuable experience whether or not they reach the final . the winners of the 20 categories are invited to buckingham palace to meet teentech patron , hrh duke of york kg . if you would like to take part go to urltoken\nwho you approach will depend on your idea , you just need to let us know what they did and how it changed your thinking . teentech will also provide a helpful list of mentor organisations once you get going .\nteentech runs the award each year , working with leading industry partners that challenges young people aged 11 - 18 to develop solutions to key societal , health and environmental issues using the power of science , technology and engineering .\nteentech has run in this region for seven years and will run again in 2018 / 9 . do get in touch if you\u2019d like to support this event as a sponsor or as a business . please contact sandra @ urltoken\nprevious finalists in the teentech awards include lauren and lucy from alton who , in october , were officially crowned 2016\u2019s \u2018teen heroes of the year\u2019 by bbc radio 1 in front of a 10 , 000 - strong crowd at wembley . the two girls came up with an idea for an intelligent medical shuttle and now act as teentech young ambassadors to other schools . at just 17 years old lauren has been named in the top 50 engineers under 35 by the women\u2019s engineering society ( wes ) and the telegraph . other award participants have gone on to win arkwright and bloomberg scholarships , while teentech projects have also won \u2018young engineer of the year\u2019 for the last two years in a row .\nthis idea was one of many seen by teentech patron hrh duke of york kg who visited the royal society to meet the talented young entrepreneurs and hear more about their cutting - edge ideas into how to make the world better .\ngood luck to lauren - we ' re all so very proud of you and everything we know you ' ll go on to achieve . and huge thanks for being such a powerful teentech ambassador for engineering and tech . stay brilliant .\nto promote greater engagement with and pursuit of digital skills , accenture will help launch the teentech data science award . this year - long award encourages schools to participate in projects that use genuine data sets to address real - world challenges .\nwhat\u2019s the best way to do effective research for your teentech award projects ? time invested wisely pays dividends and we are grateful to the information literacy group at cilip for working with us to produce a set of really helpful tips and guidelines .\nworking with teentech is a great way support young peoples understanding of science , technology , engineering and maths . the days develop students\u2019 knowledge and understanding of what careers are available and the qualifications and routes in to industries in their local area .\nlast year over 380 schools attended a teentech event \u2013 this year , with the support and input from our fantastic sponsors , exhibitors and collaborators we\u2019re able to run even more events to satisfy the demand from schools for places . teentech events will be running in regions across the uk in 2014 including staffordshire , wales , south yorkshire , humber , kent , surrey , hampshire , solent , london , bristol and manchester . we also have our first event in eire \u2013 in galway .\nunfortunately , registration for the 2016 teentech washington techathon has ended . if you have any questions , please contact us . if other members of your team registered without you , also contact us , and we will see what we can do .\nteentech helps young people understand the opportunities in the science , technology and engineering industries , no matter what their gender or social background . our lively , focussed age appropriate initiatives help young people 8 - 18 understand their potential and raise their aspirations .\nteentech ceo maggie philbin has been invited to lead the uk digital skills task force who will work together to produce a report in june 2014 to inform policy makers from all political parties on the best ways to address the digital skills shortage across all . . .\n46 of the uk\u2019s best teenage technologists and scientists have been crowned winners at the 2017 teentech awards . 20 incredible ideas - including a hand - held cancer detector , dissolvable chewing gum and floating cities - were selected for their innovative concepts , incredible prototypes and thorough research .\nms philbin , who is chief executive of teentech , which arranges science career visits for schoolchildren , presented the bbc ' s tomorrow ' s world , the science and technology programme which ran from 1965 to 2003 . she also presented bbc children ' s show swap shop .\nthe awards were set up to excite young people about the ever - expanding career possibilities available in the fields of science , engineering and technology , with teentech events taking place across the uk throughout the year \u2013 seeing hundreds of schools benefit from hands - on exhibits and challenges .\nthe teentech awards were established in 2012 / 3 to enable students to take their new found interests further . they encourage students to develop their own ideas for making life better , simpler , safer or more fun . participating schools are provided with a suggested structure and industry contacts .\nthousands of students across the uk have enjoyed developing their projects for the 2018 teentech city of tomorrow and on monday april 30th , 240 young people had the opportunity to share their models and ideas with leading tech and engineering companies at the national showcase event held at the emirates stadium .\nthe light ray team from alton convent school were voted the teentech people\u2019s choice by attending finalists for their wearable that detects uv rays . karen kelly of notre dame school in inverclyde , scotland was named teacher of the year after two of her school\u2019s projects won categories at the awards .\nimpact : past teentech awards students have gone on to win engineering scholarships , arkwright scholarships , have their projects designed by leading retailers , funding from charities to develop their idea in third world countries . benefits : links to stem industry contacts , opportunities to attend innovation sessions at leading stem companies offices . links to apprenticeship opportunities , mentoring support , skills in research , working in a team , developing ideas , confidence , skills in presenting . awards : through your work on teentech awards many students have qualified for crest awards and gone on to win arkwright scholarships from their work\nthe teentech awards are for uk students from 11 - 16 ( years 7 to 11 ) and 16 - 19 ( years 12 to 13 ) working in teams of up to three to look at problems large and small to see if they can find a better way of doing things .\nthe teentech awards are for uk students from 11 - 16 ( years 7 - 11 ) and 17 - 18 ( years 12 - 13 ) working in teams of up to three to look at problems large and small to see if they can find a better way of doing things .\nthe teentech awards are for uk students from 11 - 16 ( years 7 to 11 ) and 17 - 19 ( year 12 - 13 ) working in teams of up to three to look at problems large and small to see if they can find a better way of doing things .\ndr jane secker , copyright and digital literacy advisor from cilip said : \u201cthe cilip information literacy group are thrilled to be supporting teentech today . we got involved in the project because we are passionate about helping to develop young people\u2019s research skills to prepare them for their future careers and lives . \u201d\nattending a teentech event is a powerful intervention just before students make gcse subject choices , dispelling gender stereotypes and shifting perceptions of careers teenagers may have considered \u201cdifficult\u201d , \u201cgeeky\u201d or \u201cboring\u201d . we actively encourage young people of all abilities by highlighting different stem career prospects from apprenticeships to entry level technicians and graduates .\nteentech is an organisation set up by former tomorrow ' s world presenter maggie philbin , and is doing an excellent job in communicating the excitement about technology and entrepreneurship to schools . its inaugural awards in 11 categories , from healthcare to entertainment to construction , attracted entries from hundreds of schools from across the uk .\nif you have participated in the teentech awards before , you ' ll know how powerful they can be in engaging pupils in stem subjects and developing their confidence and communication skills . there are \u00a31000 prizes for the winning teams in each category and the winners will be invited to a presentation ceremony at buckingham palace .\nteentech also run lively one - day events across the country designed to help young teenagers see the wide range of career possibilities in science , engineering and technology . they bring together students from 30 / 50 schools across a region and over 140 scientists , technologists and engineers for a day of challenges and experiments .\nmaggie philbin has worked in radio and television for more than 30 years on a wide range of science , medical and technology programmes . she is co - founder and ceo of teentech , an award - winning organisation helping young people , their parents and teachers understand more about the real opportunities in science and technology .\nare you an innovator ? do you have an idea which could make life easier , simpler or better ? we want you to use your imagination , to think creatively . the teentech awards are for uk students from 11 - 16 ( years 7 to 11 ) and 16 - 19 ( years 12 to 13 ) .\nwe are thrilled to announce that teentech city 2018 , london\u2019s most inspiring technology and science event will return to the emirates stadium , home of arsenal football club . it is very exciting to bring over 200 scientists , engineers and technologists to this prestigious venue to share a day of challenges and experiments with students from 50 schools across london .\n\u201cwe know there\u2019s a huge amount of young talent all over the uk but teenagers are not always clear about the skills they need to succeed , and events like today\u2019s has proved that our exam system needs to embrace this creative talent and encourage even more life - changing inventions of tomorrow , \u201d says teentech\u2019s founder and ceo , maggie philbin .\nthe teentech washington techathon invites middle and high school students to work on any project they like that makes use of modern technology . this could be programming , circuitry , 3d modeling , photo editing , or anything else . participants will answer one of three civic prompts , and have the opportunity to pitch their project to a panel of judges .\nthe teentech awards were established in 2012 / 3 and schools have found them a powerful tool , helping students to see how they might apply science and technology to real world problems . they encourage students to develop their own ideas for making life better , simpler , safer or more fun . participating schools are provided with a suggested structure and industry contacts .\n\u201cevery year we are completely astounded by the quality of entries coming through the awards , and this year has not disappointed . the awards are without fail the most special day in the teentech calendar , and an amazing opportunity for businesses , academics and celebrities to get a genuine insight into just what is going on in classrooms up and down the country .\n' the awards are without doubt the highlight of the teentech calendar and really sum up what we\u2019re about : embracing creative talent ; putting youngsters face - to - face with industry professionals ; and inspiring them to see the power and potential of their ideas . it\u2019s also exciting to see the girls continuing to buck stem traditions by leading the way . \u201d\nprior to moving to the emirates stadium last year , teentech ran for four years in east london \u2013 three times in the copper box with the inaugural event being held in \u201ccisco house\u201d \u2013 the stunning temporary event space which overlooked the olympic park during the 2012 games . this report on bbc click gives you a flavour of the day of the first event .\non october 14th , 2016 , an in - service day for nearly all schools in washington state , teentech washington will hold its second annual techathon . the event is open to teams of students from grades 6 though 12 in the puget sound area and beyond . the goal of the techathon is to engage participants in civic problem solving through the use of modern technology .\ngalway science and technology forum in partnership with nui galway are delighted to once again collaborate with teentech uk and bring their stem ( science , technology , engineering & maths ) event to galway . teentech is an industry - led initiative that helps students understand how stem subjects are the pathway to tomorrow ' s careers and to give teenage inventors and innovators a head start ! in april 2015 the award winning event brought 300 teenagers from 30 secondary schools across galway city & county to nui galway for a fun packed day of science & technology and over 140 scientists , engineers and technologists demonstrated interesting challenges and experiments to the students . leading science and technology companies participated and explained about what career opportunities and the skills were required to pursue a career therein .\nover 100 young innovators travelled to london to present their pioneering ideas to teams of judges made up of industry experts , celebrity science presenters , journalists and eminent academics including top gear\u2019s james may , bbc click\u2019s kate russell , bbc bang goes the theory\u2019s dallas campbell , actress katy brand , comedian jon culshaw , tv\u2019s dr christian jessen , and teentech co - founder and bbc tomorrow\u2019s world reporter maggie philbin .\n18th april \u2013 teentech teachers event . this twilight event hosted at government digital service ( gds ) offers insight into digital career opportunities and the different entry points . open to all subject teachers , career - teachers and head teachers wishing to gain insight into the real needs of companies and understand more about the opportunities open to their students from global organisations to start companies . you can register for this event and find more details here\nwhen i was asked to lead an independent review into digital skills by ed miliband , i must admit i did not quite know what i was letting myself in for . but i agreed to do it for the same reason i founded teentech : out of frustration that so many young people are missing out on the opportunities available to them in an ever - expanding digital world , in spite of being the most tech - savvy generation we have ever had .\na panel of distinguished judges - plus a couple of journalists ( including me ) - assembled at the royal society last week to decide who would get a trip to the palace . what was remarkable was how little these teenage inventors had relied on teachers for their ideas . once set loose on their teentech projects , they had done it all themselves , although they had not been shy about consulting outside experts both in britain and overseas for advice and market information .\nan e - water tap for africa , a flat - pack disaster home , sunglasses to monitor epilepsy and a guitar with never - ending strings were just some of the winning innovations showcased by talented teenagers at the 2015 teentech awards . . every year the finalist projects get more and more impressive . some teams built full working prototypes , others shared exciting new concepts and our industry judges were bowled over by the creativity and skills shown by young people across the uk .\nlast year\u2019s teentech finalists emma and harry who hosted the ceremony , have gone on to work directly with industry leaders on their ideas . harry who won two categories last year with his reimagining of the humble hairdryer is now in talks with a major manufacturer to bring his idea to life . emma , who went on to win the big bang , has been offered a grant from aviva to work further on her idea for a motion sensing glove that translated sign language into speech .\nthe duke of york told the award winners that it was clear that all the ideas were\nyours and yours alone\nbut praised the schools for setting pupils free to think for themselves , and putting them in touch with people who could help in the outside world . he said every one of the projects had an application out in the marketplace - so who knows , perhaps in a few years ' time , we ' ll be talking about a new generation of teentech tycoons .\nin 2013 maggie was asked by the labour party to write a report on digital skills and agreed to do it for the same reason she founded teentech \u2013 out of frustration that so many young people were missing out on the opportunities available to them in an ever - expanding digital world , in spite of being the most tech - savvy generation we\u2019ve ever had . however , in order to assemble the best people onto the uk digital skills taskforce and prevent any bias in the recommendations , this was undertaken as an independent review with no input from any political party .\nare you an innovator ? do you have an idea which could make life easier , simpler or better ? we want you to use your imagination , to think creatively . this is a chance to ask \u201cwhat if ? \u201d or even build a fun example of what this might look like . the teentech awards are for uk students from 11 - 16 ( years 7 to 11 ) and 17 - 18 ( years 12 to 13 ) working in teams of up to three to look at problems large and small to see if they can find a better way of doing things .\nled by maggie philbin , former tomorrow ' s world presenter , technology broadcaster and chief executive of teentech , the uk digital skills taskforce was commissioned by labour leader ed miliband . the independent taskforce engaged with hundreds of organisations to look at what needs to be done to nurture home - grown talent to meet the needs of britain ' s modern economy . their aim has been to gather practical suggestions and understand what people working within education and industry felt needed to change , based on real - world experience . techuk were represented on the taskforce by ceo julian david and associate director carrie hartnell .\nteams will spend the day working to create technology solutions for real - world problems . we call it a techathon , because it is open to any use of modern technology you can imagine . this could be programming , circuitry , 3d modeling , photo editing , or anything else . no experience is required and tech - industry professionals will be onsite as mentors for the entirety of the event . at the end of the event , teams will have the opportunity to pitch their project to a panel of judges , and the winners will have the opportunity to submit their projects to the teentech wold pitch , a global competition .\nmore than 65 % of students will work in jobs that don\u2019t even exist today . \u00b9 we want to help prepare them for that future by getting them excited about where computer science ( cs ) can take them . so we\u2019re building programs and supporting partners that reach millions of students every year , with a focus on girls and others who are underrepresented in the field today .\nonline activities , resources , and mentor videos to inspire teen girls to take their first step in code , and to see technology as a means to pursue their dreams .\na global competition for 13 - 18 year olds to use science and technology to solve problems in their community .\ninformation about trainings , internships , and post - grad advice for students interested in careers .\nfree course to prepare college students for cs careers through hands - on coding experiences .\nfree , easy to use computer science curriculum for in or out of the classroom \u2014 no experience needed .\nfunding for universities , colleges , and nonprofits to provide cs development for teachers .\ntoday , women make up just 18 % of computer science degrees , down from 37 % thirty years ago . \u00b2\nwe conduct and support research to identify strategies for improving perceptions of computer science and broaden learning opportunities for all students .\nworking with innovative partners and funding organizations through urltoken to help expand access to computer science education .\nthe demand for computer science skills in the workforce is rapidly growing . to keep pace , we developed trainings and opportunities to help more advanced students gain computational expertise .\nwith google cloud platform , you can learn how to build , test , and deploy applications on google ' s highly - scalable and reliable infrastructure . access documentation , training , and communities to get started .\nuniversity faculty who teach courses in computer science or related subjects can apply for free credits for students to use the full suite of google cloud platform tools .\nwith kaggle , you can connect with the world ' s largest community of data scientists and machine learning engineers , find and publish high quality data sets , and join machine learning competitions to challenge your skills .\nexplore online and live courses designed to teach people to design , build , analyze , and optimize big data solutions with google cloud .\ncatrobat is a non - profit initiative based at graz university of technology in austria that aims to promote computational thinking skills among children in a fun and engaging way .\nan ongoing collaboration between ala and google to equip library professionals with the tools and trainings they need to prepare the next generation with computer science and future skills .\nread more about the 2017 technovation challenge which gives young women the chance to solve real - world challenges through code . 11 , 000 girls from 103 countries participated in the competition .\nnew research offers hard data on gender disparities in film . how might the characters we see on - screen affect the roles we play in society ?\nthe winner of the 2016 most influential woman in uk it accolade , maggie philbin , tells the audience of computer weekly\u2019s annual women in it event the importance of embracing new tech talent and discusses the phenomenon of women \u201cfalling into\u201d tech .\nhere she accepts her award and explains how her work with teen tech aims to find fresh talent from areas where people may not consider themselves suitable for the tech industry .\ni agree to techtarget\u2019s terms of use , privacy policy , and the transfer of my information to the united states for processing to provide me with relevant information as described in our privacy policy .\ni agree to my information being processed by techtarget and its partners to contact me via phone , email , or other means regarding information relevant to my professional interests . i may unsubscribe at any time .\nno problem ! submit your e - mail address below . we ' ll send you an email containing your password .\nintuit ' s latest ai project - - a digital financial assistant - - could help its customers save money , while breaking new technology . . .\na data science development pipeline is critical for digital business . but the sequence of the pipeline must be monitored closely . . .\nthe ' garbage in , gospel out ' approach to business analytics may be a valid approach for doing big data projects , but cios should . . .\nnews roundup : academic researchers discover android apps secretly recording and sharing video of users ' screens . plus , an nso . . .\nin this week ' s risk & repeat podcast , searchsecurity editors discuss identiverse 2018 and how artificial intelligence is being . . .\nimproving cyber resiliency helps organizations manage risk . discover the 14 techniques nist has identified to help achieve cyber . . .\ncisco , samsung and french carrier orange have completed a successful 5g trial . the companies ' fixed wireless network delivered hd . . .\nthe green padlock on websites doesn ' t improve network security , so our expert addresses four ways to secure the modern network . . .\nhewlett packard enterprise has launched a 2u simplivity hci product for virtual desktops . the condensed compute and storage . . .\nhpe has complemented its recent high - end hyper - converged system with another hci system to fit the space - constrained environments . . .\nchanging business needs and the move toward agile workflows affect how data center managers make decisions about daily operations . . .\nin a complex stock deal dell once again becomes a public company to flex its muscles against major legacy it rivals , but . . .\nselecting a service for big data in the cloud can be challenging . expert david loshin explains how usage patterns could lead . . .\ngdpr influence is touching a hadoop big data world that was immune to many privacy considerations until now . this podcast . . .\nwhat ' s behind apache parquet ' s growing popularity ? it may be the file format ' s columnar storage orientation , which leads to . . .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\n/ / urltoken\nteenagers from across the country have dreamed up inventions from play parks that generate power to wardrobes that choose an outfit , in a bid to make life \u2018better , simpler and easier\u2019 in the future .\nwhimsical ideas entered for the teen tech awards include a pen that spots spelling mistakes , and a way to grow your own clothes .\nother designs , which have been presented at the royal society in london today , aimed to solve some of society\u2019s more pressing problems and give people suffering from dementia , for example , extra care .\nteenagers have dreamed up inventions of the future , including a pen that spots spelling mistakes , for the teen tech awards . the ' spellomatic pen ' was the brainchild of ( from left to right ) lottie richter ( 14 ) , izzie woodland ( 13 ) and freya child ( 14 ) from oldfield school in somerset\nthe overall winners were students from birkdale school in sheffield with their idea to make cars safer by lowering the risk of slipping in bad conditions .\nmax doody and james bradley , both 15 , explained : ' we\u2019re both keen motorsports fans and were chatting about the cars in a maths lesson .\n' our idea was that if a fan was used to suck the car down to the road , traction levels would be higher so in wet or icy conditions , the car would be a lot safer . '\nthe awards is part of a drive by scientists and educators to increase the number of teenagers obtaining qualifications in science , technology , engineering and mathematics \u2013 known as stem subjects .\na total of one hundred teenagers from across the uk were picked to present their work to a team of judges , who included top gear\u2019s james may , stephen fry , tv presenters kate russell and maggie philbin , as well as academics .\nthe ' spellomatic pen ' was the brainchild of three girls from oldfield school in somerset .\nit was designed to detect handwriting and point out if a word is spelt incorrectly . while it could be used by anyone , the smart pen is intended to help dyslexic people , in particular .\nfed up of waiting for google ' s self - driving cars ? these roof . . .\nparalysed man uses just the power of his mind to move his . . .\npupils from the hayfield school , doncaster , created snap - wrap , which is an idea for a smartwatch that tells people if they have eaten their five - a - day .\na team of three girls from hampton school in greater london , came up with scanner - planner , which is a magnet that \u2018solves all your best before date worries\u2019 .\nthe magnet would clip to a fridge and set off an alarm when an item inside is out of date . in order to use the device , people would need to type the date into the device \u2013 before promptly forgetting to eat it .\nyear 8 pupils at sandbach high school in cheshire created a project called grow your own clothes .\n' trends moves so quickly these days , that as people try to keep up with fashion , their old clothes just get wasted . . . we wanted to create a biodegradable material that was affordable and on - trend and could be grown by anybody , ' they said .\nto do this , the pupils mixed green tea with sugar and cider vinegar to create a culture that creates thin layers of fibres . it takes up to a month to develop and the resulting fabric can be dyed naturally with beetroot juice .\nsarah griffin , 15 , a student from loreto grammar school , cheshire , come up with the idea for \u2019dementiago , \u2019 a waterproof anklet that can be worn by dementia sufferers and allows family member and carers to track them using a smartphone app .\npupils from the hayfield school , doncaster , created snap - wrap , which is an idea for smartwatch that tells people if they have eaten their five - a - day . alessia coe , thomas cerenko and drew budtz are pictured left to right wearing their design\nit would contain a microchip with the person\u2019s name , age , address , next of kin and medical information on it , which could be scanned by medical professionals in the event of an emergency .\ngriffin designed the anklet to give people with dementia more freedom and family members peace of mind that their relative is safe .\nshe won the healthcare category in the competition last year with a blood glucose monitor for diabetics , and is currently raising money to put it into production .\na team of students from stocksbridge high school , south yorkshire , invented the microglove for deaf people . using built - in microphones , the glove would translate speech into text , which is displayed on a touchscreen .\nthe person using the glove could either speak back naturally or even use the glove to reply in another language of their choice .\nall the inventions are intended to change the future of britain and there are winners of each of the 15 categories , as well as an overall champion . the duke of york also attended the competition .\nsarah griffin , 15 , ( pictured ) came up with - ' dementiago ' - an waterproof anklet that can be worn by dementia sufferers and allows family member and carers to track them using a smartphone app . here , she explains her invention to stephen fry\n' if we don ' t encourage young people to be interested in technology and the digital world and apply that knowledge then we are not going to be a rich country in the future , ' he said .\na recent study by the royal academy of engineering warned there will be a shortfall of 830 , 000 stem graduates by 2020 . the uk currently only produces 23 , 000 engineering graduates a year .\nyear 8 pupils in cheshire created a project called grow your own clothes . ' trends moves so quickly these days . we wanted to create a biodegradable material that was affordable and on - trend ' , they said . jacqueline vu ( left ) and lydia houghton ( right ) are pictured with james may\nbottleneck of 700 , 000 migrants wait in libya to cross the . . .\n' prostitutes , orgies , group sex - all of it ' : ex - wife of . . .\nsydney tower skywalk was ' shut down due to unsafe winds ' . . .\nalive ! four thai boys who made it out of cave in daring . . .\n' this is no sell - out ' : theresa may insists she has chosen . . .\npolice find the body of a missing four - month - old boy near . . .\ngunman blasts car driven by woman , 51 , three times as she . . .\n' we only knew each other between action and cut ' : robin . . .\n' we know where you live ' : angry protesters confront mitch . . .\nstep inside the tomb of queen nefertari : immersive vr experience reveals the 3 , 000 - year - old artwork of . . .\nworld ' s first floating nation begins selling its own ' vayron ' cryptocurrency ahead of 2022 launch in the . . .\nbeing rich and successful really is in your dna : being dealt the right genes determines whether you get on . . .\nsnapchat is developing a ' visual image search ' that lets you point your camera at an item to see it on . . .\n' we ' re reminded what it ' s like to deal with the force of nature ' : from collecting molten lava in buckets to . . .\na new way to tackle climate change ? heat from underground rivers in london could help cut the capital ' s . . .\namazon is still selling nazi - branded merchandise , despite researchers first warning it about the products . . .\nhas kepler found its last alien world ? nasa reveals its planet hunting space telescope is about to run out . . .\n' like a symphony orchestra turned into light ' : iss astronaut captures lighting and auroras lighting up . . .\npeople who see themselves as albert einstein suddenly think they are smarter : being in the body of someone . . .\nsamsung opens the world ' s largest phone plant in india : 1 . 5 million square foot factory will produce 120 . . .\nhailey baldwin and justin bieber passionately kiss in the bahamas . . . as news of engagement spreads\nkylie jenner flashes underboob and her derriere in sheer orange ensemble . . . one day after revealing she took her lip filler out\nselena gomez is seen with same mystery man she was with in may . . . after news her ex justin bieber is engaged to hailey baldwin\nkhloe kardashian reveals she stopped breast - feeding daughter true . . . three months after giving birth\ngiuliana rancic takes a hike with bill . . . as the couple vacation with friends ahead of her return to e ! 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{"id": 54299, "summary": [{"text": "eclipsys corporation was a publicly traded american company that provided hospitals and other healthcare organizations with electronic medical record , computerized physician order entry , and other technology , as well as revenue cycle management software .", "topic": 3}, {"text": "eclipsys was founded in 1995 , and had its headquarters in atlanta , georgia . ", "topic": 32}], "title": "eclipsys", "paragraphs": ["you need an experienced eclipsys emr implementation to make the most of your eclipsys solution . you need orchestrate healthcare\u2019s best in klas consultants .\nallscripts , eclipsys to merge in $ 1 . 3 billion deal | healthcare it news\nget instant access to eclipsys ' s operating locations and get alerts whenever they change .\nnews about eclipsys corporation , including commentary and archival articles published in the new york times .\nget access to eclipsys ' s profile and over 16m rich company profiles just like it .\nget instant access to eclipsys change data , covering everything from employee changes to web page changes .\nthe product was bought by eclipsys that did some damage to the original design but managed to retain its most useful properties . eclipsys was then acquired by allscripts . [ \u201cdogging allscripts in the past year have been problems integrating products after its 2010 merger with eclipsys and , apparently , difficulties merging cultures . \u201d ]\nthe merger agreement has been approved by the board of directors of both allscripts and eclipsys . the board of directors of the combined company will initially consist of a combination of the current directors of allscripts and eclipsys .\neclipsys corp . ( mm ) stock quote . eclp - stock price , news , charts , message board , trades\neclipsys is a leading provider of advanced integrated clinical , revenue cycle and performance management software , clinical content and professional services that help healthcare organizations improve clinical , financial and operational outcomes . for more information , see www . eclipsys . com .\nour speed to value methodology combines these proven elements \u2014 along with an approach honed over hundreds of successful implementations \u2014 to provide maximum value from eclipsys healthcare it solutions in the shortest time possible . this methodology still enables clients to customize many aspects of their eclipsys healthcare it solutions while leveraging the speed and power of the experience of our team and eclipsys clients across the world .\ntoday hospitals using both the hcs medication reconciliation software and eclipsys ' sunrise enterprise ( tm ) electronic health record ( ehr ) must click on a separate tab to view the patient ' s hcs - provided retail prescription history and then rekey that information into the eclipsys ehr . building hcs ' software in an integrated environment on the eclipsys platform will serve to combine the patient ' s prescription history into one central location within the eclipsys ehr for enhanced access to a more complete medication record while reducing keystrokes .\nhealth care systems , inc . to build on helios by eclipsys ( tm ) open platform to advance medication reconciliation access and capabilities\nin many instances , clients will be able to leverage the hcs solution to augment the inpatient prescription information delivered by eclipsys ' own medication reconciliation tools within the sunrise enterprise solution . the combination of advanced medication reconciliation capabilities from hcs and eclipsys also can support eclipsys clients in meeting the expected interoperability requirements of arra , which include the ability to conduct electronic prescribing and communication of dispensing status .\nthe partnership goes along with goals set down by eclipsys to make its platforms more open and increase interoperability between other hospital information systems , said officials . eclipsys is looking to enable third parties to develop new applications that integrate well with their solutions , officials added .\naccording to the klas cpoe digest 2009 : meaningful use and physician adoption report , eclipsys leads the industry in cpoe solution adoption . in the u . s . , one in four medical orders placed daily by clinicians is performed using an eclipsys healthcare it solution .\nthe merger agreement has been approved by the boards of both allscripts and eclipsys . the board of directors of the combined company will initially consist of a combination of the current directors of allscripts and eclipsys . the merger will be subject to stockholder approvals from both companies .\neclipsys\u2019 practice management solutions include eclipsys peakpractice , peakpractice ehr , peakpractice practice management ( pm ) and eclipsys peakpractice supply chain ( sc ) . eclipsys peakpractice connects the clinical and business sides of a physician practice with ehr , physician pm and sc systems utilizing the same technology platform . peakpractice ehr is an ehr solution that interfaces with existing practice management systems to help coordinate and facilitate care delivery . peakpractice pm is a practice management solution that enables busy physician practices , clinics and surgery centers to take control of their business operations . eclipsys peakpractice sc ( supply chain ) is a web - based inventory management application that electronically tracks and orders medical supplies and inventory for physician practices .\nhealthcare information technology companies allscripts - misys healthcare solutions and eclipsys announced that they plan to merge in a $ 1 . 35 billion all - stock deal .\nhealth care information technology companies allscripts - misys healthcare solutions and eclipsys announced that they plan to merge in a $ 1 . 35 billion all - stock deal .\neclipsys corporation ( r ) , the outcomes company ( r ) , today announced that kaleida health , buffalo , ny , has activated eclipsys revenue cycle management solutions at all five of its acute care facilities , and an ambulatory surgery center making it the largest ever implementation of eclipsys\u2019 revenue cycle management solutions . by replacing multiple disparate systems with sunrise patient financials and sunrise access management , kaleida health is now consolidating medical records , patient access , and patient accounting in one system . kaleida health is using eclipsys sunrise patient financials and sunrise access management to enhance revenue cycle management and financial reporting in order to improve financial performance and support revenue stream optimization .\nfor the seventh - straight year , the annual klas cpoe digest has shown that eclipsys ' computerized provider order entry ( cpoe ) solutions are used by more physicians in more hospitals than any other vendor ' s systems . eclipsys continues to lead the industry in total physicians live on cpoe solutions and percentage of its client base using the solution .\nsunrise enterprise is the eclipsys software family of solutions , including the clinical , access , financial and departmental solutions , such as sunrise clinical manager , sunrise access manager and sunrise patient financials .\nmisys has entered into a voting agreement with allscripts and eclipsys pursuant to which misys has agreed to vote certain of its allscripts shares at the allscripts stockholder meeting in favor of the issuance of allscripts shares to eclipsys stockholders in connection with the merger . these shares will total approximately 15 . 5 million , the total number of shares misys is expected to hold after the buyback and secondary offering . certain directors of allscripts and eclipsys have also entered into voting agreements pursuant to which they have agreed to vote their shares at their respective company stockholder meetings in favor of the merger .\neclipsys corp . , an atlanta - based health it company , and computer technology giant microsoft corp . are planning to integrate their platforms to provide more flexible and interoperable solutions to healthcare providers .\neclipsys is an oracle platinum partner , globally recognized as one of the highest levels of distinction within the oracle partner network . we have one of the largest oracle exclusive practices in canada . . . at eclipsys you get the opportunity to be a part of a collaborative team environment where we share ideas , work on challenging and innovative projects together and really make a difference for our clients .\nallscripts and eclipsys will host a joint conference call and webcast june 9 , 2010 at 8 : 00 a . m . edt to discuss the transaction . the call can be accessed three ways :\nallscripts , makers of electronic health records for physician practices will buy healthcare information technology company eclipsys , which provides technology for hospitals and clinicians . the all - stock deal is valued at $ 1 . 3 billion .\neclipsys provides comprehensive , integrated clinical information solutions to hospitals and health systems that strive for clinical excellence . in a pressure - filled healthcare environment with constantly changing regulations and growing financial challenges , eclipsys delivers an enterprise level health information platform that fosters fast adoption , widespread clinician satisfaction , and meaningful , sustainable quality improvements for better patient care outcomes with the company\u2019s xa - based solutions being designed to minimize the isolation of information and duplication of functionality .\nsidley austin llp and vedder , price , kaufman and kammholz acted as legal advisors to allscripts on the merger . king & spalding llp acted as legal advisor to eclipsys . allen & overy acted as legal advisor to misys .\nallscripts and its directors and executive officers and other persons may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies in respect of the proposed transaction . information regarding allscripts ' directors and executive officers is available in allscripts ' proxy statement for its 2009 annual meeting of stockholders and allscripts ' annual report on form 10 - k for the year ended may 31 , 2009 , which were filed with the sec on august 27 , 2009 and july 30 , 2009 , respectively . eclipsys ' and its directors and executive officers and other persons may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies in respect of the proposed transaction . information regarding eclipsys ' directors and executive officers is available in eclipsys ' proxy statement for its 2010 annual meeting of stockholders and eclipsys ' annual report on form 10 - k for the year ended december 31 , 2009 , which were filed with the sec on march 26 , 2010 and february 25 , 2010 , respectively . investors and stockholders can obtain free copies of these documents from allscripts and eclipsys using the information above . in addition , investors and stockholders can obtain more detailed information regarding the direct and indirect interests of allscripts ' and eclipsys ' directors and executive officers in the proposed transaction by reading the joint proxy statement / prospectus / information statement and other relevant materials to be filed with the sec when they become available .\nglen tullman , chief executive officer of allscripts , will be the chief executive officer of the combined company . phil pead , president and chief executive officer of eclipsys will become chairman of the combined company and , on a full - time basis , will focus on key client and strategic relationships , product and process integration , strategy and the company ' s international business . bill davis , chief financial officer of allscripts , will be the company ' s chief financial officer . chris perkins , chief financial officer of eclipsys , will lead the integration process of the two companies . the balance of the combined company ' s executive team will include the current officers of both allscripts and eclipsys .\ntoday , thousands of hospitals , health systems , clinics and physician practices worldwide use eclipsys healthcare it solutions to deliver improved clinical , financial and operational outcomes \u2014 and superior patient care outcomes . read some of our clients\u2019 documented outcomes and success stories .\neclipsys and microsoft offer complementary strengths to healthcare enterprises looking to overcome the restraints caused by legacy health it applications that block the strategic exchange and use of digital health data ,\nsaid peter neupert , corporate vice president , microsoft health solutions group .\nallscripts ceo glen tullman will serve as ceo of the combined company . phil pead , president and ceo of eclipsys , will become chairman of the combined company and , on a full - time basis , will focus on key client and strategic relationships .\neclipsys is a leading provider of advanced integrated clinical , revenue cycle and performance management software , clinical content and professional services that help healthcare organizations improve clinical , financial and operational outcomes . for more information , see urltoken urltoken or email info @ urltoken .\nthe merger will be subject to stockholder approvals from both allscripts and eclipsys , and other customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals , including expiration or termination of any applicable waiting period under the hart - scott - rodino antitrust improvements act of 1976 , as amended .\nprovided to youtube by the orchard enterprises eclipsys \u00b7 trade winds & daniel schmidt \u00b7 sean o ' loughlin \u00b7 trade winds \u00b7 daniel schmidt dance of the thunderbolts \u2117 2003 carl fischer , llc released on : 2003 - 01 - 01 auto - generated by youtube .\nr . andrew eckert , who as ceo of the eclipsys corp . saw the company through a restructuring in 2006 and back to prosperity , is stepping down from the helm of the atlanta - based company and will be replaced by a well - known industry insider .\nurltoken inc . , which operates an online marketplace for medical equipment , said yesterday that it was in talks about ending its $ 2 . 72 billion buyout offer for the eclipsys corporation and healthvision inc . since neoforma announced the deal at the end of march , the stock of the company , based in santa clara , calif . , has plunged to under $ 10 from $ 30 . the shares rose slightly yesterday , gaining 72 cents , to $ 9 . 875 each , in nasdaq trading . eclipsys , based in delray beach , fla . , has been named in two shareholder lawsuits that contend neoforma ' s offer was too low . eclipsys makes software for managing medical payments and patient information . healthvision , based in irving , tex . , helps local health care organizations set up web sites .\n\u201cgiven my family ties to silicon valley , it was not realistic for me to continue in my role as ceo . i am pleased that eclipsys is in the hands of an experienced executive who will help the company continue to achieve its business objectives , \u201d he added .\npead served executive roles at dun & bradstreet software services and the attachmate corp . before joining per - se in 1997 . he has been a managing partner at beacon point partners since 2007 and was named to eclipsys\u2019 board of directors on feb . 17 of this year .\nthe eclipsys corporation , a maker of health - care software , said it expected to post a second - quarter loss and fall short of forecasts , which set off a 45 percent decline in its stock price . the company , which sells to hospitals and physicians ' practices , said it expected to lose 7 cents to 10 cents a share . excluding one - time items , eclipsys expects to lose 4 cents to 6 cents , compared with its earlier forecast of a profit of 11 cents to 13 cents . the company , which is based in boca raton , fla . , said some of its customers had not signed contracts by the end of the quarter . eclipsys disclosed the forecast after markets closed on thursday , and yesterday its stock price fell $ 5 . 44 , to $ 6 . 56 a share .\nenterprise revenue cycle software provides the capability to manage patient billing and reimbursement through streamlined , integrated processes . eclipsys also provides a host of connectivity , outsourcing , and remote hosting options along with the necessary implementation , training and education support to ensure successful outcomes to strategic investments . 2\nthe eclipsys corporation , a maker of software for the health care industry , said yesterday that it had made a $ 2 billion hostile bid for a rival , the shared medical systems corporation , whose shares have fallen 28 percent in the last year . eclipsys offered $ 67 a share in stock or a combination of stock and cash . shared medical closed yesterday at $ 38 . 25 , down $ 1 . 1875 . shared medical , like many other makers of health care software , has struggled as customers delayed purchases because of concerns about year 2000 computer problems . it warned last month that revenue would be weak in the first half of the year and strengthen in the second half . shares of eclipsys , based in delray beach , fla . , rose $ 3 . 0625 , or 12 percent , to $ 28 . 625 .\nadditionally , the combination of allscripts and eclipsys solutions , each known for having the highest physician utilization in their respective markets , will establish a clear leader in driving\nmeaningful use ,\nthe criteria that physicians and hospitals must satisfy in order to qualify for federal funding under arra .\nphilip m . pead , who had been chairman , president and ceo of per - se technologies , inc . , a provider of acute care solutions , physician outsourcing services and practice management and claims processing services , until its acquisition by mckesson in 2007 , will work with eckert during a transition period before taking over eclipsys . eckert was named ceo and director in 2005 . he said his departure was based on his family ties to california and the realization that eclipsys \u201cneeds a leader committed to operate from atlanta and usher the company through the next phases of its development . \u201d\neclipsys describes itself as a leader in delivering advanced healthcare it solutions that make a tangible difference in quality , safety and cost - effectiveness . the also describe solutions embed the latest best practices and workflows , evidence - based clinical content and integrated technologies to support excellent performance and deliver superior care\nubs , barclays capital and j . p . morgan acted as financial advisors to allscripts on the merger , and blackstone and william blair acted as financial advisors to the audit committee of allscripts . perella weinberg partners acted as financial advisor to eclipsys . credit suisse acted as financial advisor to misys .\n\u201ci am proud of what we have accomplished since i joined eclipsys nearly four years ago , \u201d he said thursday . \u201cwe have achieved significantly improved klas scores for client satisfaction , improved our technology platform and products , diversified the company through acquisitions and built an industry - leading executive team . \u201d\npackaged with the new release of sunrise enterprise 5 . 5 , the helios by eclipsys ( tm ) open platform and the objectsplus / xa ( tm ) development technology create a solid , integrated foundation for improved performance across the enterprise while promoting the ability to leverage new technologies and extend the use of existing legacy systems . this release of sunrise enterprise 5 . 5 represents the most significant uplift to eclipsys ' leading ehr solution and is specifically crafted to help healthcare organizations in meeting the expected\nmeaningful use\nrequirements of arra , and achieving stage 7 in the himss analytics emr adoption model .\n\u201cwe carefully created the new organizational structure to build on our strengths and provide more resources to client service functions , \u201d eckert said then . \u201cwe believe these changes will help make eclipsys a more effective , efficient and responsive company that can better capitalize on opportunities in the rapidly growing hit marketplace . \u201d\nas a leading healthcare provider in new york state , kaleida health was a great partner to work with as we embarked on the largest activation of our revenue cycle management solutions in eclipsys history ,\nsaid jay deady , eclipsys executive vice president , client solutions .\ngiven the scale of the project , we are very proud to deliver an on - time , on - budget implementation that met all of kaleida health\u2019s initial goals . we look forward to building on the project\u2019s success to further eliminate revenue cycle workflow barriers that result in lost revenue to help improve the organization\u2019s financial performance .\nclosing talks that it had disclosed earlier in the week , urltoken inc . agreed yesterday to buy the eclipsys corporation for $ 2 billion in stock , and the privately held healthvision inc . for $ 2 . 2 billion in stock . the aim is to create a company that will provide a complete range of web - based transaction services for health care organizations . in connection with the deal , neoforma received a 10 - year contract to provide electronic - commerce services to novation l . l . c . , the largest buyer of medical supplies in the world . eclipsys also dropped a lawsuit related to its hostile takeover bid for the shared medical systems corporation of malvern , pa . in nasdaq trading , neoforma ' s stock plunged $ 10 . 50 , or 34 . 5 percent , to $ 19 . 875 , while eclipsys ' s shares dropped $ 2 . 5625 , or 10 percent , to $ 23 . 25 .\nurltoken inc . , which operates an internet marketplace that connects buyers and sellers of medical goods , said yesterday that it was in merger talks with eclipsys corporation , a health care software company , and healthvision inc . , an internet health care company . the three are also discussing giving novation l . l . c . , a bulk purchaser of medical supplies , a stake in the merged company in exchange for novation ' s agreeing to conduct a certain amount of business through the combined entity . neoforma ' s shares fell $ 2 . 50 , to $ 30 . 375 , and eclipsys ' s shares fell 56 . 25 cents , to $ 25 . 8125 .\nprovided to youtube by the orchard enterprises eclipsys \u00b7 the washington winds \u00b7 edward petersen \u00b7 the washington winds , edward petersen , trade winds , & daniel schmidt sonic fusion - the music of sean o ' louglin \u2117 2003 carl fischer , llc released on : 2003 - 01 - 01 composer : sean o ' loughlin auto - generated by youtube .\nthe eclipsys implementation provided the solution to support revenue cycle redesign . the financial clearance , insurance verification and charge capture process are a seamless part of the scheduling , registration and order process . activation of eclipsys bill edits has enabled us to initiate the claim editing process at the point of access and generate complete and accurate claims post discharge .\nsaid barbara losi , vice president , revenue cycle , kaleida health .\nthis was evidenced by kaleida health achieving our primary goal of maintaining days in accounts receivable during go - live , as there was no initial disruption of cash flow . now that all of our facilities are on the same system , we look forward to further optimizing our operational processes and documenting improved financial outcomes across the entire health system .\nunder the agreement , officials said both companies plan to integrate key components of eclipsys ' sunrise enterprise suite of integrated software applications with microsoft amalga unified intelligence system ( uis ) , a data aggregation platform that integrates clinical , administrative and financial data from disparate information systems . officials said the goal of the planned integration is to give providers improved analytic capabilities and help connect estranged and disparate data repositories .\nboth the eclipsys sunrise enterprise and performance management solution for hospitals and the allscripts portfolio of solutions for physician practices currently leverage common platforms , such as microsoft . net . this will accelerate delivery of an integrated hospital and physician practice offering . the companies also share an ' open architecture ' approach , which simplifies connection to third - party apps across care settings , resulting in a single patient record .\n\u201cwe thank andy for his exceptional service to eclipsys , \u201d fife added . \u201cunder his leadership , the company established itself as a major enterprise player in the healthcare it marketplace . he has accomplished a great deal and created a solid foundation for future growth . we are grateful for his many contributions , including his efforts to ensure a seamless transition , and wish him every success in the future . \u201d\nwe are at the beginning of what we believe will be the single fastest transformation of any industry in us history , and the combination of the allscripts electronic health record portfolio in the physician office and leadership in the post - acute care market , with eclipsys ' s market - leading hospital enterprise solution creates the one company uniquely positioned to execute on this significant opportunity ,\nsaid mr . tullman .\nwe are at the beginning of what we believe will be the single fastest transformation of any industry in u . s . history , and the combination of the allscripts electronic health record portfolio in the physician office and leadership in the post - acute care market , with eclipsys ' s market - leading hospital enterprise solution creates the one company uniquely positioned to execute on this significant opportunity ,\nsaid tullman .\nthe eclipsys sunrise enterprise and performance management solution for hospitals and the allscripts industry - leading portfolio of solutions for physician practices currently leverage common platforms , including microsoft . net and other advanced technologies . this will accelerate the delivery of an integrated hospital and physician practice offering . the companies also share an ' open architecture ' approach , simplifying the connection to third - party applications across every care setting , resulting in a single patient record .\nmr . tullman continued ,\nour vision and the vision behind arra is to leverage information technology to create collaboration between providers in all care settings , helping to improve the quality and lower the cost of care . the merger of allscripts and eclipsys creates one company with the scale , breadth of applications and client footprint to bring that vision to life by connecting providers in hospitals , physician practices and post - acute organizations across the country .\neclipsys offers a range of advanced healthcare it solutions for physician practices and hospitals that include electronic health records , practice management and clinical solutions . the comprehensive integrated clinical solutions enable hospitals to integrate patient care onto a single platform while streamlining clinical workflows throughout the enterprise . applications that provide powerful and intelligent clinical decision support include : acute care ehr , clinical content , nursing solutions , physician solutions , critical care , emergency care , medication management , surgery , diagnostic imaging , and laboratory .\nclinicians have been frustrated by not having critical information available to them at the point of care because either the information resided on disparate systems or they were unaware that patient data was available ,\nsaid philip m . pead , eclipsys ' president and chief executive officer .\nthe new federal regulations surrounding the american recovery and reinvestment act of 2009 and achieving ' meaningful use ' are a tipping point that will drive a rapid amount of change in how healthcare information is accessed .\nboth eclipsys and allscripts share a vision of a connected system of health in which critical information follows the patient and informs all providers that assist the patient across the complete care continuum ,\nadded pead .\nthis merger will turn that vision into a reality . healthcare isn ' t confined to the four walls of any single location , yet traditional healthcare it companies deliver monolithic ' information silos ' that fail to connect to other systems . our approach is to instead focus on creating a single patient record connecting all applications used within an organization and across a community .\nboth eclipsys and allscripts share a vision of a connected system of health in which critical information follows the patient and informs all providers that assist the patient across the complete care continuum ,\nsaid mr . pead .\nthis merger will turn that vision into a reality . healthcare isn ' t confined to the four walls of any single location , yet traditional healthcare it companies deliver monolithic ' information silos ' that fail to connect to other systems . our approach is to instead focus on creating a single patient record connecting all applications used within an organization and across a community .\nafter the closing of the merger , misys will have a right to require allscripts to repurchase an additional 5 . 3 million allscripts shares for $ 100 million at a price of $ 18 . 82 per share , and an additional $ 1 . 6 million premium , all of which will be funded through cash reserves of the combined company . misys must elect to exercise its right to require allscripts to repurchase these shares within 10 days after closing of the merger . if it does exercise the buy - back option , misys ' s equity stake in the combined company is expected to be approximately 8 % and eclipsys ' s stockholders will own approximately 37 % of the combined company .\nthe eclipsys corporation , a health care software company based in delray beach , fla . , said paul ruflin would become its chief executive in mid - july , replacing harvey j . wilson , who founded the company . mr . wilson will remain as chairman , the company said . mr . ruflin , 48 , had been chief operating officer and director of the health and managed care consulting unit at cap gemini ernst & young until this month . under mr . ruflin ' s leadership , the consulting practice grew to become the largest in the industry , company officials said . ' ' it takes the right combination of technology , software and services to achieve sustained results , ' ' mr . wilson said .\nby combining the leading physician - office and post - acute care solutions from allscripts with eclipsys ' s leading enterprise solutions for hospitals and health systems , the combined company will offer a single platform of clinical , financial , connectivity and information solutions . the combined company ' s client base will include over 180 , 000 u . s . physicians , 1 , 500 hospitals , and nearly 10 , 000 nursing homes , hospices , home care and other post - acute organizations . the combined company will be positioned to connect physicians , other care providers and patients wherever care is provided - in the hospital , in small or large physician practices , in extended care facilities , or in a patient ' s home - resulting in the unique ability to deliver a single patient record and a seamless patient experience .\nyou may be familiar with allscripts ; it has been in the news recently . it seems that the company has been having difficulty integrating some of its recent acquisitions , has been losing business , and may be searching for a buyer . it may eventually emerge in some reincarnated form , or perhaps the problems are the early indications of a pre - terminal condition .\nyou may not be familiar with the history of some of the products that allscripts has acquired over the years . one in particular is notable .\nover 20 years ago , an elegant critical - care system was developed by one of my medical school classmates . the product , called emtek , was highly innovative in several respects . the hardware implementation provided a high degree of fault - tolerance in a decentralized manner by teaming each bedside station with a \u201cbuddy\u201d elsewhere in the icu . all of the data and transactions conducted by each station were echoed to the buddy allowing uninterrupted access to the monitoring data in the event a station developed a malfunction . it also provided a novel , spreadsheet - like approach to critical - care data that provided user - definable groups of rows that could be added to the spreadsheet . each group could be configured to collect data from a monitor , ventilator , infusion pump , or other device at predefined time intervals and automatically display the incoming data on the screen .\nafter a few years emtek was acquired by motorola and then , after a number of years , motorola decided to get out of the systems business .\ni do not believe that it is unfair to say that allscripts , prior to all of their merger and acquisition ( m & a ) activity , was a run - of - the - mill product . it had , and has , its adherents but it never stood out as a clinically superior product .\nin the body , the immune system provides a defense mechanism to detect foreign substances . in response it produces molecules that are specifically tailored to recognize and bind to those substances forming immune complexes . the complexes are then eliminated , carrying off the foreign material before it can cause damage . when m & a activity combines a run - of - the - mill product with an exceptional product , the unspectacular product acts like an antibody . it binds to the exceptional product forming the equivalent of an immune complex . the immune complex eventually gets eliminated , carrying the formerly exceptional to oblivion .\nthis phenomenon may be a manifestation of gresham ' s law , named after sir thomas gresham ( 1519\u20131579 ) , an english financier during the tudor dynasty . in simple terms , gresham\u2019s law says that the bad tends to drive out the good .\nfor example , \u201cin the market for used cars , lemon automobiles\u2026 will drive out the good cars . the problem is one of asymmetry of information . sellers have a strong financial incentive to pass all used cars off as\ngood\ncars , especially lemons\u2026 high - quality cars tend to be pushed out of the market , because there is no good way to establish that they really are worth more . \u201d\nover the years , many excellent , innovative healthcare systems have appeared . their excellence , as expected , was rarely appreciated by the potential customers . the resulting lack of sales eventually made them into m & a targets of companies that recognized that their existing products were poor . the chaos caused within the acquiring company by the acquisition eventually relegated the good product , and poor product , to oblivion .\nif you expected excellent systems , then you must be prepared to take risks and buy them when they become available , recognizing that without your support , the excellent product and its developer , will not be long for this world . without these excellent products on the market , your only choice will be between lemons .\n\u00a9 ubm 2018 , all rights reserved . reproduction in whole or in part is prohibited .\nour content is brought to you free of charge because of the support of our advertisers . to continue enjoying our content , please turn off your ad blocker .\nclick on the adblock / adblock plus icon on the top right of your browser .\nclick \u201cdon\u2019t run on pages on this domain . \u201d or \u201cenabled on this site . \u201d\nif you are private browsing in firefox ,\ntracking protection\nmay casue the adblock notice to show . it can be temporarily disabled by clicking the\nshield\nicon in the address bar .\nin ghostery versions < 6 . 0 click \u201cwhitelist site . \u201d in version 6 . 0 click \u201ctrust site . \u201d\nthe merger positions the combined company to help its clients more effectively access the approximately $ 30 billion in federal funding for hospital and physician adoption of electronic health records ( ehr ) provided by the american recovery and reinvestment act ( arra ) . driven in large part by the arra incentives , which begin in 2011 , ehr adoption by physician practices is projected to grow from 12 percent to 90 percent by 2019 , according to the congressional budget office ' s ( cbo ) march 2009 report ,\noptions for controlling the cost and increasing the efficiency of health care .\nthe cbo report also projects hospital adoption of acute - care ehrs will increase from 11 percent to 70 percent during the same time period .\npead continued ,\nthe combined company will be unique among healthcare it companies not only in our ability to drive utilization , but also in our ability to quickly integrate our solutions and connect clinical information across every link in the healthcare chain . in combination with our powerful analytics and revenue cycle solutions , healthcare organizations will finally be able to realize the true promise of information technology , improving both clinical and financial outcomes across the entire community of care .\nin addition , the transaction is subject to the completion of a secondary offering of allscripts shares owned by misys plc ( lse : msy ) ( misys ) , currently the majority stockholder of allscripts , and the completion of the allscripts buyback from misys of additional allscripts shares owned by misys , which will substantially reduce misys ' s share ownership of allscripts prior to the closing of the merger . the companies expect the merger to close in approximately four to six months . the combined company will have more than 5 , 500 employees .\nthe transaction is expected to be accretive to allscripts non - gaap earnings beginning in calendar 2011 . allscripts anticipates over $ 100 million in cost savings over the first three full fiscal years after completion of the transaction .\nin connection with the merger , allscripts will facilitate a reduction of misys ' s equity stake in allscripts from approximately 55 % to approximately 10 % through an underwritten secondary equity offering and share buyback . this reduction in equity stake will enable misys to maintain compliance with listing requirements of the united kingdom listing authorities .\nmisys will sell to the public in the secondary offering a minimum of approximately 36 million of its allscripts shares . additionally , allscripts will buy back from misys , concurrent with the closing of the secondary offering , approximately 24 . 4 million of its allscripts shares at a price of $ 18 . 82 per share , or $ 460 million in total , plus a payment of a premium of $ 117 . 4 million in connection with the sale by misys of its controlling interest , for a total of $ 577 . 4 million .\nthe secondary offering and share buyback transactions will be subject to misys shareholder approval , and will be subject to other conditions precedent , including : ( i ) misys obtaining a price per share in the secondary offering of no less than $ 16 . 50 ; and ( ii ) allscripts obtaining debt financing sufficient to complete the share buyback . the closing of the financing for the share buyback is subject to execution of definitive loan documentation , compliance by allscripts with financial covenants ( on a historical and pro forma basis ) and other closing conditions .\nallscripts has secured financing commitments from jp morgan , barclays capital and ubs for a total of $ 720 million in senior secured credit facilities , which includes a six - year $ 570 million term loan facility and a five - year $ 150 million revolving credit facility , to finance the share buy - back and to provide access to additional working capital for its operations . misys and allscripts expect to complete the secondary offering and the share buyback in the next four to six months .\nfor the fourth quarter of fiscal 2010 , allscripts now expects bookings to be approximately $ 117 million . previously , allscripts anticipated fourth quarter 2010 bookings to range from $ 105 - $ 112 million .\nfor fiscal 2010 , the company expects to be at the high - end of the previously communicated ranges : revenue of $ 700 - $ 705 million ; net income of $ 67 . 0 - $ 68 . 5 million ; and diluted earnings per share of $ 0 . 44 - $ 0 . 45 . on a non - gaap basis , the company expects to be at the high - end of the previously communicated ranges : non - gaap net income of $ 97 . 0 - $ 98 . 5 million ; and non - gaap diluted earnings per share of $ 0 . 64 - $ 0 . 65 cents .\nallscripts non - gaap net income guidance assumes the following standard adjustments from gaap net income : approximately $ 22 . 6 million of annual acquisition - related amortization ; $ 16 . 5 million in stock - based compensation expense ; $ 4 . 9 million in deferred revenue adjustments ; and approximately $ 11 . 0 million of transaction - related expense ; all on a pre - tax basis . allscripts 2010 non - gaap net income and diluted earnings per share guidance assumes a 39 % tax rate .\nafter the close of the merger , allscripts expects to report financial results on a calendar year end .\nonline : all interested parties are welcome to attend the live webcast , which will be hosted through each company ' s respective website : urltoken and urltoken . please visit either web site to test your connection before the call .\nby telephone : investors and members of the media can also access the conference call via a toll free number by dialing ( 877 ) 666 - 7021 in north america or ( 678 ) 809 - 1012 for international callers approximately 15 minutes prior to the call . the access code for all callers is 78781403 .\nthrough an audio replay : a replay of the conference call will be available on both companies ' websites beginning three hours after the call for a period of one month . the dial - in number for u . s . participants is ( 800 ) 642 - 1687 . for participants outside the u . s . , the replay dial - in number is ( 706 ) 645 - 9291 . the replay access code for all callers is 78781403 .\nmore information about the combined company is available at www . oneallscriptseclipsys . com . materials on the microsite include :\nallscripts reports its financial results in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles , or gaap . to supplement this information , allscripts presents in this press release non - gaap revenue , gross profit and net income , including non - gaap net income on a per share basis , which are non - gaap financial measures under section 101 of regulation g under the securities exchange act of 1934 , as amended . non - gaap revenue consists of gaap revenue as reported and legacy allscripts revenue for periods prior to the consummation date of the merger and adds back the acquisition related deferred revenue adjustment booked for gaap purposes and excludes revenue from prepackaged medications . non - gaap gross profit consists of gaap gross profit as reported and legacy allscripts gross profit for periods prior to the consummation date of the merger and adds back the acquisition related deferred revenue adjustment booked for gaap purposes and excludes revenue from prepackaged medications . non - gaap net income consists of gaap net income as reported and includes legacy allscripts net income for periods prior to the consummation date of the merger , excludes acquisition - related amortization , stock - based compensation expense and transaction - related expenses , adds back the acquisition related deferred revenue adjustment and excludes net income from prepackaged medications , in each case net of any related tax effects .\nacquisition - related amortization . acquisition - related amortization expense is a non - cash expense arising from the acquisition of intangible assets in connection with acquisitions or investments . allscripts excludes acquisition - related amortization expense from non - gaap net income because it believes ( i ) the amount of such expenses in any specific period may not directly correlate to the underlying performance of allscripts business operations and ( ii ) such expenses can vary significantly between periods as a result of new acquisitions and full amortization of previously acquired intangible assets . management believes that this adjustment facilitates comparisons of the separate pre - merger results of legacy misys and legacy allscripts to that of the company ' s post - merger results . investors should note that the use of these intangible assets contributed to revenue in the periods presented and will contribute to future revenue generation and should also note that such expense will recur in future periods .\nstock - based compensation expense . stock - based compensation expense is a non - cash expense arising from the grant of stock awards to employees . allscripts excludes stock - based compensation expense from non - gaap net income because it believes ( i ) the amount of such expenses in any specific period may not directly correlate to the underlying performance of allscripts business operations and ( ii ) such expenses can vary significantly between periods as a result of the timing of grants of new stock - based awards , including grants in connection with acquisitions . investors should note that stock - based compensation is a key incentive offered to employees whose efforts contributed to the operating results in the periods presented and are expected to contribute to operating results in future periods and should also note that such expense will recur in future periods .\ntransaction - related expenses . transaction - related expenses are fees and expenses , including legal , investment banking and accounting fees , incurred in connection with announced transactions . allscripts excludes transaction - related expenses from non - gaap net income because it believes ( i ) the amount of such expenses in any specific period may not directly correlate to the underlying performance of allscripts business operations and ( ii ) such expenses can vary significantly between periods .\nacquisition related deferred revenue adjustment . deferred revenue adjustment reflects the fair value adjustment to deferred revenues acquired in connection with the merger . the fair value of deferred revenue represents an amount equivalent to the estimated cost plus an appropriate profit margin , to perform services related to legacy allscripts software and product support , which assumes a legal obligation to do so , based on the deferred revenue balances as of october 10 , 2008 . allscripts adds back this deferred revenue adjustment for non - gaap revenue and non - gaap net income because it believes the inclusion of this amount directly correlates to the underlying performance of allscripts operations and facilitates comparisons of the separate pre - merger results of legacy misys and legacy allscripts to that of the company ' s post - merger results .\ntax rate alignment . tax adjustment to align the current fiscal quarter ' s effective tax rate to the expected annual effective tax rate .\nmanagement also believes that non - gaap revenue , gross profit and net income provide useful supplemental information to management and investors regarding the underlying performance of the company ' s business operations and facilitates comparisons of the separate pre - merger results of legacy misys and legacy allscripts to that of the company ' s post - merger results . purchase accounting adjustments made in accordance with gaap can make it difficult to make meaningful comparisons of the underlying operations of the business without considering the non - gaap adjustments that we have provided and discussed herein . management also uses this information internally for forecasting and budgeting as it believes that the measure is indicative of the company ' s core operating results . in addition , the company uses non - gaap net income to measure achievement under the company ' s cash incentive compensation plans . note , however , that non - gaap revenue , gross profit and net income are performance measures only , and they do not provide any measure of the company ' s cash flow or liquidity . non - gaap financial measures are not in accordance with , or an alternative for , measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with gaap and may be different from non - gaap measures used by other companies . non - gaap measures have limitations in that they do not reflect all of the amounts associated with allscripts ' results of operations as determined in accordance with gaap . investors and potential investors are encouraged to review the reconciliation of non - gaap financial measures with gaap financial measures contained within the attached condensed consolidated financial statements .\nallscripts uses innovation technology to bring health to healthcare . more than 160 , 000 physicians , 800 hospitals and nearly 10 , 000 post - acute and homecare organizations utilize allscripts to improve the health of their patients and their bottom line . the company ' s award - winning solutions include electronic health records , electronic prescribing , revenue cycle management , practice management , document management , care management , emergency department information systems and homecare automation . allscripts is the brand name of allscripts - misys healthcare solutions , inc . to learn more , visit www . allscripts . com .\nfor questions about your shares or address changes , please click here for more information .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml + rdfa 1 . 0 / / en\nurltoken\nby combining the strength of both our companies , said neupert , we expect to bring new light and technology choices to providers needing to make the most from their existing it infrastructure .\nwhen he was named ceo in 2005 , eckert said the company , which offers clinical , financial and management information software , needed to shift its focus from installation to management .\nyou have to ( provide ) the technology , but that ' s only part of the story ,\neckert said at that time .\nwe ' re selling a relationship .\neckert\u2019s hiring was part of a company restructuring that culminated in early 2006 with approximately 100 layoffs and the streamlining of the management team . among those leaving were four former executive vice presidents and three former senior vice presidents . the moves cost the company about $ 7 million at the time , but led to savings of between $ 10 million and $ 12 million annually as the company sharpened its focus .\nsince then , the company sold its clinical practice model resource center in late 2007 , moved its headquarters from boca raton , fla . to atlanta in late 2008 , and acquired the premise corp . earlier this year . for the first quarter of this year , the company reported $ 130 . 2 million in revenues , up from $ 124 . 4 million for the first quarter of 2008 .\npresident trump speaking in china in november . photo by thomas peter - pool , getty images\nsunrise clinical manager includes the major integrated modules sunrise acute care , sunrise ambulatory care , sunrise critical care , sunrise emergency care and sunrise pharmacy , in addition to related modules and capabilities , such as knowledge - based charting , knowledge - based medication administration and others . sunrise clinical manager enables a physician or other authorized clinician to view patient data and enter orders quickly from any point in the enterprise , providing evidence - based clinical decision support at the time of order entry .\nsunrise access manager , which also shares the sunrise clinical manager platform and health data repository , includes sunrise enterprise scheduling and sunrise enterprise registration . it enables healthcare providers to identify a patient at any time within a hospital and to collect and maintain patient information on an enterprise - wide basis . sunrise patient financials provides centralized enterprise - wide business office capabilities that help healthcare organizations improve financial workflows and more effectively manage their patient billing , accounts receivable , and contract management functions . this helps them reduce costs for this important function and maximize and accelerate appropriate reimbursements from patients and other parties ."]}
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", "topic": 29}], "title": "design triangle", "paragraphs": ["a design collaboration including design triangle , wolff olins and glazer has scooped the grand prix and design management awards for the heathrow express train at this year\u2019s design business association\u2019s design effectiveness awards .\ndesign triangle specialises in rail vehicle interior design , including heavy rail , metros , trams and light rail vehicles .\ntransport design consultants design triangle specialise in rail vehicle design , including rail vehicle interiors , exteriors , cabs and components . high - profile projects include :\ntriangle site design ( tsd ) is a civil consulting and engineering firm specializing in land planning and land development design .\nformed 20 years ago , design triangle comprises high - quality transport design consultants likely to have experience directly applicable to the design of your rail vehicles or products .\ndesign triangle\u2019s transport design consultants , designers , engineers and ergonomists generate innovative ideas and creative aesthetic concept designs for competitive new products .\nthe purpose of the ala triangle design awards is to recognize and encourage exceptional designs in the field of architecture and executed by members of ala triangle .\nsign - up to our newsletter to stay up to date with all shoreditch design triangle events .\ndesign triangle pitched alongside caf in 2001 and hopes to command a fee close to \u00a3100 000 .\nif you would like to take part in the shoreditch design triangle , please fill in the form below .\ndesign triangle\u2019s 20 - year track record of train exterior design includes trams , light rail vehicles , metros , heavy rail vehicles , double - deck railcars and locomotives .\ntransport design consultants design triangle specialise in rail vehicle design , including rail vehicle interiors , exteriors , cabs and components . high - profile projects include the concept design for the new bombardier stock for london ' s docklands light railway ( dlr ) . please download a\ndiscover the full programme online and be sure to join us on tuesday 19 september for the shoreditch design triangle launch party .\n\u201c42 technology and design triangle have already worked together on a number of major client projects and we believe other companies in the transport sector could benefit from our combined approach . if the new alliance proves to be a business winner then design triangle would be delighted to continue working closely with 42 technology over the coming months , \u201d said andrew crawshaw , director of design triangle .\ndesign triangle , the uk transport design firm based in cambridge , has been appointed by swiss national railways sbb - ccf - ffs ( sbb ) , to redesign , modernise and standardise its current and future range of train interiors . appointed after a three - way paid pitch , design triangle is ready\nour styling studio produces attractive and creative design solutions , including rail vehicle exterior design forms and details , branding design and the application of vehicle livery .\ntriangle brick company is committed to providing comprehensive brick design services to customers from the carolinas to texas , and points in between .\nthe aia triangle gail lindsey award honors the legacy of gail lindsey by recognizing individuals , associations or projects who have made significant contributions to the culture of sustainable design within the triangle and represent the ideals of gail\u2019s work .\nyour nomination for the gail lindsey award helps our profession recognize those people , projects , or groups who have made significant contributions to the culture of sustainable design in the triangle . any individual , institution , association , or company working with the built environment in the triangle is eligible to receive the aia triangle gail lindsey award if nominated by a member or associate member of the aia triangle .\nshoreditch design triangle is a cultural platform for the most imaginative and creative souls in london . in its tenth consecutive year , the shoreditch design triangle is the largest official design district during the festival . the diversity and quality of events attracts a discerning and influential audience of press , designers , architects , retailers and buyers from across the globe .\ntriangle staging & design ~ 8809 gulf court , raleigh , nc 27617 ~ 919 . 324 . 2225 ( office ) ~ trianglestaging @ urltoken urltoken\ndesign triangle provides transport design consultancy and rail vehicle engineering design consultancy for railway interiors , cabs , components and assemblies , from concept to prototype , including testing , manufacturing drawings and tooling data , ensuring compliance with railway regulations and standards , including rvar and bs 6853 .\nlocated in durham , nc , triangle brick\u2019s design center is open to our customers , and their customers , in over 30 states throughout the us .\nthe work triangle should not cut through an island or peninsula by more than 12 inches .\n42 technology has signed a new collaborative agreement with design triangle \u2013 the cambridge - based vehicle - design consultancy \u2013 that will enable the company to now offer a complete product design , vehicle interior and exterior styling , and technology integration service for the transport and infrastructure sector .\nthe award is intended to recognize any person , project , or group with the triangle that embodies the sustainable design values of collaboration , integration and creativity .\ndesign triangle design partner andy clark is heading the consultancy team concerned with the design aesthetics . ideas for the carriage interiors are still at a relatively early stage and the consultancy will also define colours and materials . seating for 499 passengers will be sourced separately , possibly from a spanish company .\nall entries will be judged on the basis of their architectural design excellence . the aia triangle design awards program promotes excellence in design regardless of project type . jurors will be asked to consider important issues / challenges particular to each project type . however , all entries will be judged collectively .\neligible entries must be authored by a member or associate member of ala triangle . entries can have any location , but the design must have been executed in an ala triangle member office . an entrant may enter more than one submission . eligibility includes the following :\nexterior design is just one of the services we provide to homeowners architects , designers , contractors and other professionals in nc , sc , va , as far south west as texas . learn more about triangle brick\u2019s design services below !\nyour nomination for the isosceles award helps our profession recognize those who have made contributions to architecture in the triangle . any individual , institution , association , or company that is not practicing architecture is eligible to receive the aia triangle isosceles award if nominated by a member or associate member of the aia triangle .\nthe shoreditch design triangle is a cultural happening that brings together the best of east london\u2019s creative talent for seven days in september . it is a street by street showcase of pioneering design , fashion and culture . the event is organised by scp , who have been resident in the centre of the triangle on curtain road for over 30 years .\ntriangle brick company is a leader in brick design services . we are proud to work with residential and commercial customers in in over 30 states , and across the country .\nthe dba design effectiveness awards recognise the return on investment , a coherent , well - thought out and professionally executed design strategy can achieve .\nwe invite you to request a consultation at the design center or online with our design consultant today ! simply fill out the design central form or call us toll - free at 800 - 672 - 8547 .\ndesign triangle\u2019s transport design consultants and industrial designers prepare appealing designs for seating , interior panel systems and lighting , including the specification of colours and finishes , while ergonomists ensure passenger comfort through ideal contours and dimensions for seating and handrails and appropriate anthropometric data .\nhaving worked together since 2008 , we\u2019ve come to count on triangle site design in many ways . they embody the same commitment , energy and work ethic that we share at vanguard .\nstyle , professionalism , and quality at an affordable price are why homeowners , realtors , builders , and commercial clients throughout raleigh , durham , cary , chapel hill , and beyond turn to triangle staging & design for their home staging and interior design needs .\nseamus brennan , irish transport minister , approved design triangle\u2019s initial exterior concepts before christmas . the consultancy will now work on finalising its 3d computer - animated models so that practical aspects of the design can be agreed . \u2018we need to make sure the lights are in the right position , that the coupler is still right , that the cab is big enough for the driver \u2013 implementation issues like that , \u2019 says design triangle project manager siep wijsenbeek .\ndesign triangle will start refining its railway carriage concepts this week for iarnrod eireann intercity , the republic of ireland\u2019s mainline rail network , as the fleet\u2019s first revamp for almost 20 years gains momentum .\napproximately 200 aia members , guests , and partners gathered at the contemporary art museum in raleigh to attend the annual aia triangle design awards gala . the 2018 jury chair , alex anmahian , aia ,\nwe haven ' t thrown the idea of the standard work triangle out the window , but creating a triangle just for the sake of having one isn ' t always the best thing to do when designing a kitchen ,\nsays linda larisch , ckd , cbd , a designer who works with smartrooms in chicago .\nwith many of the kitchens we design , we ' ll have more than one work triangle in it . if you can ' t configure the standard triangle , you have to make do by creating the most functional kitchen possible .\njonathan parker , a former triangle transit worker in raleigh , is a senior planner with the washington metropolitan area transit authority .\ntriangle studios is an award winning studio that has been creating games for all major platforms and industry leading clients since 2006 .\nas part of the new agreement , design triangle director andrew crawshaw has joined 42 technology as a business development associate and the two companies are pooling their complementary skills and resources to target major new business opportunities .\ntriangle studios has been creating innovative games since 2006 . we offer our clients professional development services , ranging from concept prototyping to full - service game development , including design , art creation , development and music .\nlondon design festival is an annual event , held to celebrate and promote london as the design capital of the world and as the gateway to the international creative community .\nhappy buddha design studio , taiwan king choice tools co . , ltd . , taiwan\nthe shoreditch design triangle is a cultural event celebrating the creative industry in east london . organised by scp , who have been resident in the centre of the triangle on curtain road for over 30 years . sdt brings together a network of designers , companies and institutions , showcasing the best in ceramics , culture , fashion , print , furniture and architecture .\ntriangle studios is an award winning studio with offices in the netherlands and the united states . the company has been creating games and applications for all major platforms since 2006 and has developed high profile titles for industry leading clients . triangle studios is known for games such as\nthe shoreditch design triangle is a cultural event that celebrates the creative industry in east london . it was established in 2008 as a vehicle for the designers , companies and institutions situated in the east end to collaborate on the promotion of their activities during the london design festival and at other key periods in the year .\ngeometrical design of road near the crossing should have specific form which not attracted the driver attention so much and also provides sufficient vision and enough safety for driver and locomotive driver to pass vehicles through the crossing . in this paper evaluate dimensions of sight triangle and design of unobstructed area will be done ( figure 3 ) .\n. triangle studios continues to push itself ahead of the industry - curve by using the latest technologies and recruiting highly talented and skilled employees .\nthe shoreditch design triangle is a true celebration of the area , hosted by the creative companies who work there . this year , the district blended together a range of product launches , exhibitions , installations , workshops , talks and tours .\nwelcome to triangle staging & design , a full service staging and design resource serving the greater raleigh , nc area . we offer relationship - oriented design services from a professional team with the training and expertise to meet the needs of our discerning clients . we take the time to understand your project , goals , and budget , and we use this information to create great spaces that are timeless , inviting , and functional .\nvisiting our one - of - a - kind design center in durham , nc is one of the best ways to experience all that triangle brick has to offer , although we offer virtual consultations as well . featuring brick samples from our exclusive downtown , parkway , seaside , southwest , village , vintage and paver collections , the triangle brick design center is open to all of our customers , including homeowners , masons , construction professionals , architects , designers , distributors and dealers .\nthe dba design effectiveness awards recognise impactful , wide - ranging examples of design that have had a tangible and measurable impact upon business success . judged by business leaders and entered jointly by client and designer , the awards draw focus onto design ' s strategic and commercial value to business .\nthe sum of the work triangle ' s three sides should not exceed 26 feet , and each leg should measure between 4 and 9 feet .\n\u2022 l2 / l3 distribution with hsrp or glbp is a tried - and - true design .\nusing these oversubscription ratios , congestion on the uplinks occurs by design ( see figure 42 ) .\nefficiency is the triangle ' s main goal , as it keeps all the major work stations near the cook , without placing them so close that the kitchen becomes cramped . the work triangle is also designed to minimize traffic within the kitchen so the cook isn ' t interrupted or interfered with .\nwith clients worldwide , including in europe , the usa and asia , we design rail vehicles for operators , vehicle manufacturers and component suppliers . new rail vehicles designed by design triangle are in service in baltimore md , belfast , brussels , dublin , hong kong , london , jakarta , madrid , manchester , melbourne , rotterdam and washington dc .\nthe art of choux . new lifestyle house , sans pere explores the relationship between food and design .\nlondon design fair . a four - day industry event located in the creative heart of east london .\nwhile it is tempting to reduce cost by reducing links between the distribution nodes to the core in a partial mesh design , the complexity and convergence tradeoffs related to this design are ultimately far more expensive .\nthe recommended design is to provide an alternate path to the core , as shown in figure 11 .\nin addition , we can help determine unique patterns and custom brick shapes to incorporate into your design .\npost your favourite highlight from # sdt17 and tag and follow the brand , to be in with a chance of winning a unique hamper , full of goodies from the shoreditch design triangle participants . use # sdtcompetition to be in with a chance of winning .\nthe dominant geometric shapes in most kitchens are the four - sided variety , from rectangular cabinetry to square appliances . but it is a triangle \u2014 albeit an imaginary one \u2014 that has always been an important element of a kitchen ' s design and functionality .\n\u201csince 1991 , with the creation of camden yards , i\u2019ve had a successful relationship with triangle sign & service . their ability to understand and implement our design intent is second to none . together we have created some of baltimore\u2019s best known signature signs . \u201d\nnote : projects that have received recognition in previous aia triangle design awards programs are not eligible . however , award - winning unbuilt projects may be re - submitted as built / completed projects . unbuilt / commissioned projects are eligible to receive merit awards only .\nremember , your lifestyle should determine the functionality of your kitchen , not the other way around . the work triangle is not a law , merely a suggestion . although it can be a helpful tool , don ' t let it inhibit you from thinking outside the triangle when it comes to designing your kitchen .\nbritish land celebration of design exhibition every year since 2007 , the london design festival has awarded leaders in the design field for their outstanding contribution to design . 2016 is the award\u2019s 10th anniversary and with that comes an exhibition to celebrate its legacy alongside a showcase of this year\u2019s winners . the event partner for the awards , british land , is hosting this exhibition at its prestigious broadgate development . click here for event details\nsince the early 1980s , the east end of london has been the epicentre of the creative rejuvenation of the city , attracting talent from all around the world and setting new standards in design , fashion and art . the shoreditch design triangle seeks to capture the pioneering spirit of the area , fostering ambition , collaboration and having as much fun as possible along the way .\nthe triangle sign & service design group will work with you to design a sign to meet your specific needs . we will perform a site evaluation determining the optimum size and location . we will review all zoning requirements as it pertains to your particular situation . our designers will work to achieve a solution that is practical , aesthetically pleasing and architecturally complimentary to your project .\nthe dba design effectiveness awards clearly articulate the way in which investing in design is an investment in allowing your business to grow and ultimately make more profit .\ndarren henley , chief executive , arts council england\non repeat . universal design studio and the office group have teamed up to create a pavilion of repetition .\nadditionally , this topology requires adherence to the best practice recommendation that no vlans should span access layer switches . this is a benefit , however it makes this design less flexible than other configurations . if the design is modified to support vlans spanning access layer switches the fast convergence benefit of the design can not be realized .\nyour enterprise can take advantage of the design principles and implementation best practices described in this design guide to implement a network that will provide the optimal performance and flexibility as the business requirements of your network infrastructure evolve .\n* photography is intended to show the general appearance of the color selections only . please confirm size , color , and texture with your local triangle brick sales representative .\na design consultation will not only help you realize your design goals for the exterior of your project \u2014 it can also help you save time and money . we offer design consultations on - site at our corporate headquarters in durham , nc ( learn more below ) or online . it ' s easy to get started by filling out the design central form . we will be in touch to schedule a day and time that works for you .\nyour lifestyle should determine the functionality of your kitchen , not the other way around . the work triangle is not a law , merely a suggestion for good space planning .\nthey celebrate what ' s possible when the best brains from design and business come together in true partnership and provide powerful evidence that design thinking combined with business acuity can bring about the right conditions for business transformation to occur .\non reflection . lee broom reflects on his decade in design , reimagining his iconic pieces in all - black .\nin the designer ' s words : the modern anchor logo was created in a unique design . fully\u2026 logo details\ncline design associates , pa \u2022 raleigh : 919 . 833 . 6413 \u2022 charlotte : 704 . 333 . 7272\ninterested in meeting with a brick designer who knows the ins and outs of the industry ? triangle brick has an in - house designer available for consultations on - site in durham , nc or online . it ' s easy to get started . just request a design consultation by completing the design central form , and we will be in touch to schedule a day and time that works for you .\nthe work triangle isn ' t without its flaws though . the layouts above illustrate one of its problems : it assumes that a kitchen will only have three major work stations and one person cooking . as kitchens grow in size , and feature more than three workspaces , the regular work triangle isn ' t always practical . and in many households today , two or more people share cooking duties . because of these issues , designers do not always play by the triangle ' s rules when it comes to drafting kitchen plans .\nestablished in 2008 by scp , with the vision to join forces with like - minded local businesses , to cross - promote their london design festival activities . shoreditch design triangle has steadily grown , as the area has , and now comprises over 60 different independent events . visitors come to enjoy a diverse blend of design based events and late night festivities . from university maker markets to exhibitions by jasper morrison studio . everything is within easy walking distance and the area lends itself to a day of wandering around on foot .\npavers - paving brick is uniquely designed for outdoor paving projects , including walkways , driveways , patios and much more . all triangle brick pavers are offered under our paver collection .\nogden bd ( 2007 ) railroad - highway grade crossing handbook . office of safety design federal highway administration , usa .\nat triangle staging & design we highlight the home\u2019s strengths , downplay weaknesses , and help it appeal to the greatest possible pool of prospective buyers . our property marketing specialists stage vacant and occupied homes , using furniture and decorative accessories to modernize the space to make it competitive in today\u2019s real estate market .\nthe photos from the dba design effectiveness awards ceremony on 22 february 2018 are available here for you to view and download .\nwomen making waves in design . w . a . green present a showcase of female talent alongside a series of talks .\nadditionally , the existence of these intersections leads to increased travel duration in both rail and road transportation sections . this increase will be changed according to crossing design and if there is no correct design , these intersections could create traffic nodes in roads .\ncamarc design is based in the uk and is one of europe ' s leading small craft design firms specialising in the design of seaworthy high speed working craft ranging from 5m - 70m with speeds up to 45 + knots . pilot boats , patrol boats , sar / rescue craft , ferries , crew boats and general workboats are included within our portfolio of proven designs .\nyou can use the hierarchical model to design a modular topology using scalable\nbuilding blocks\nthat allow the network to meet evolving business needs . the modular design makes the network easy to scale , understand , and troubleshoot by promoting deterministic traffic patterns .\nthe shoreditch design triangle is a cultural event that celebrates the creative industry in east london . it was established in 2008 as a vehicle for the designers , companies and institutions situated in the east end to collaborate on the promotion of their activities during the london design festival and at other key periods in the year , such as christmas and easter . it is a true celebration of the east end , hosted by the creative companies who work here .\ndesign triangle has over 30 years\u2019 experience in creating stunning vehicle interiors and exteriors , and has worked on more than 300 design projects in over 25 countries including crossrail , hs2 , amsterdam metro and rta dubai water taxis . 42 technology will contribute its award - winning technical product development expertise into the new alliance , including its strengths and track record in designing digital and connected products , thermal and fluidic engineering and its recently expanded test and development facilities .\nto better serve the design needs of our residential and commercial customers alike , triangle brick company is proud to have a full - time brick designer on staff . as our design consultant , will meet with you to discuss your vision for the exterior of your home or commercial building . she is very familiar with every product from our collections , as well as popular cladding , roofing , paint colors and other exterior finishes that may complement your project .\nmonologue london monologue london presents new exclusive collections from design brands including parachilna , budri and much more . click here for event details\nwe provide an integrated service of rail vehicle industrial design , engineering design and ergonomics . the skills of a multi - disciplinary team allow us to deliver creativity and innovative ideas , combined with practicality , efficient use of advanced cad techniques and effective project management .\nif your project is a design - build concept please call on us . if your requirements need additional assistance , we have a wonderful working relationship with experienced firms within the design community , who offer our clientele the benefit of their many years of experience .\nwake county facilities design & construction has been selected as the 2018 isosceles award winner due to the significant contributions to the improvement of the built environment through their libraries , civic and public , and educational buildings . they are committed to investing in our local community by selecting triangle based architects and continuously advocate for architects to be innovative and to push the envelopes of good design rather than falling into a false sense of security by doing the same old thing .\narchitectural brick - designed to meet stringent commercial building requirements , architectural brick can be purchased in a variety of size and style specifications . all triangle brick architectural brick is offered under our downtown collection .\nour talented product designers generate new design concept ideas and create attractive styling railcar concept designs for interiors , exteriors , cabs and components .\nthis year we\u2019re celebrating our 10th birthday , and to mark the occasion , long - standing sdt partner and renowned graphic design firm farrow , have designed a unique identity . the iconic triangle , which represents the original geographical area of the event , is accompanied by a decagon ; the ten - sided shape represents the ten consecutive years of sdt .\nwe are a full service interior design firm providing creative , practical , and functional solutions for all your design and decorating needs . space planning , furniture arrangement , color , and fabric coordination are all elements that , when combined properly , create cohesiveness and personality within each space .\nfor its 30th anniversary year , we ' re revamping the dba design effectiveness awards to be fully reflective of design ' s changing dynamic and increasingly integral role at the heart of business . this means the new entry deadline is on 30 november 2018 . read the full statement here .\nlondon design festival at sonos studio sonos studio hosts a programme of free events centred around music and design including workshops , talks , screenings and listenings . go to urltoken and the sonos studio london facebook page for the latest programme information and how to attend . click here for event details\nat triangle brick company , our turnkey approach to service ensures that we\u2019re involved in every step of the exterior cladding process \u2014 from brick ordering , to ongoing customer service , to laying the brick and everything in between .\na network design that follows the tried - and - true topology in which the l2 / l3 boundary is in the distribution layer is the most deterministic and can deliver sub - second ( 900 ms ) convergence . when properly configured and tuned , this design is the recommended best practice .\nthe design recommendations described in this design guide are best practices designed to achieve the best convergence possible . although each recommendation should be implemented if possible , each network is unique , and issues such as cost , physical plant limitations , or application requirements may limit full implementation of these recommendations .\nwonderound \u2013 wonderful things around you lifestyle design store , wonderound , will host an exhibition formed by a collaboration with a collection of furniture designers . the furniture , like their clothing , will represent simplicity , good design and quality , evoking a lifestyle based on uncomplicated elegance . click for event details\na policy on geometric design of highways and streets ( 2001 ) ( 4thedn ) . aashto , usa american association of state highway and transportation officials .\nthis document is the first in a series of two documents describing the best way to design campus networks using the hierarchical model . the second document ,\nwhether you ' re a homeowner , mason , contractor or anything in between , make triangle brick company your comprehensive resource for all things brick . explore the links below to learn more about working with brick \u2014 and working with us .\ncisco introduced the hierarchical design model , which uses a layered approach to network design in 1999 ( see figure 1 ) . the building block components are the access layer , the distribution layer , and the core ( backbone ) layer . the principal advantages of this model are its hierarchical structure and its modularity .\nfinally , this topology has not been widely deployed and tested over time , while the design with the l2 / l3 boundary at the distribution layer has .\nadditionally , if you use a modular chassis switch , such as the cisco catalyst 4500 or catalyst 6500 family of switches , these design considerations are not required .\nalthough our online brick catalog has been an incredibly helpful resource for our residential and commercial customers , we know there\u2019s nothing like seeing our product in person . triangle brick company\u2019s state - of - the - art design center gives our customers the chance to see samples of brick from each of our distinctive collections up close , and compare the colors , textures and other unique qualities of each type of brick .\ncome by for a self - guided tour of our brick garden and design center , or schedule time to meet with our in - house design consultant . although we are open to the public monday through friday from 8 a . m . to 5 p . m . , we recommend scheduling your consultation prior to visiting to ensure immediate meeting availability . can\u2019t make it to the design center ? that\u2019s okay . we are happy to assist you through our in - depth virtual consultation .\nwe work with owners , yards and operators worldwide to provide a design to best meet the requirements of the end user and bring our industry experience and independent advice to the table to ensure the process is both efficient and cost effective . we design boats in aluminium , steel and composite materials with both propeller and waterjet propulsion .\ncitation : moayedfar r , moghadam ms , haghighatpour pj ( 2014 ) calculation of sight triangle dimensions and unobstructed area at railway level crossings in iran . j civil environ eng 4 : 160 . doi : 10 . 4172 / 2165 - 784x . 1000160\nthe possibility of visual information from the environment for driver should be obtained in order to provide secure movement . so sufficient vision towards the crossing and mobile objects should be provided for vehicle drivers . sight obstacles should be removed from the limits of sight triangle around the crossing to provide enough vision for driver and locomotive driver towards each other and also to avoid facing with unexpected situations . it should be constructed out of the sight triangle if there is a need to construct facilities ( like toll room ) .\nthe use of triangle rather than square topologies is only a recommendation . it is possible to build a topology that does not rely on equal - cost redundant paths to compensate for limited physical fiber connectivity or to reduce cost . however , it is not possible to achieve the same deterministic convergence in the event of a link or node failure , and for this reason the design will not be optimized for high availability .\nour engineering designers prepare construction concepts , including material and process selection and design for manufacture , assembly and installation . alternative ideas are evaluated using decision - matrix techniques .\nthis document is intended for customers and enterprise systems engineers who are building or intend to build an enterprise campus network and require design best practice recommendations and configuration examples .\nalthough it is possible to achieve redundancy with a fully - meshed or highly - meshed topology , that type of design does not provide consistent convergence if a link or node fails . also , peering and adjacency issues exist with a fully - meshed design , making routing complex to configure and difficult to scale . in addition , the high port count adds unnecessary cost and increases complexity as the network grows or changes . the following are some of the other key design issues to keep in mind :\ndesign has to be important to all businesses because it ' s a key lever of differentiation . and in today ' s market , you have to stand out , you have to differentiate and design is a very physical and pracitcal aspect of how you do that .\nscot gardner , chief executive uk & ireland , cisco .\nread about the state of the design industry , check out graduate work at d & ad new blood festival and head to newcastle for the great exhibition of the north .\nthe irish government is investing 117meuros ( \u00a376m ) in the project , with 67 new carriages scheduled to enter service in autumn 2005 . design triangle is responsible for the shape , layout and aesthetics of both the control driving car and the passenger vehicle , which are being developed in conjunction with spanish manufacturer caf ( construcciones y auxiliar de ferrocarriles ) . the two companies have previously collaborated on the likes of heathrow express and the madrid metro .\nprotecting against double failures by using three redundant links or three redundant nodes in the hierarchical design does not increase availability . instead , it decreases availability by reducing serviceability and determinism .\nthe cisco validated design program consists of systems and solutions designed , tested , and documented to facilitate faster , more reliable , and more predictable customer deployments . for more information visit\n\u201c42 technology was encouraged by one of its rail operator clients to consider teaming up with design triangle so that we could offer a more integrated approach for the development of future vehicles and transport systems . this exciting new alliance will enable us to provide a complete \u2018end to end\u2019 solution : from innovative new vehicle designs and styling through to a full technology , product development and prototyping resource , \u201d said zane van romunde , transport sector leader at 42 technology .\n\u2022 use redundant point - to - point l3 interconnections in the core ( triangles , not squares ) wherever possible , because this design yields the fastest and most deterministic convergence results .\nthis simple - looking innovation was only made possible through many tests and modifications . the folding function , hooking mechanism on the lid , secure storage of the tools , or the method of picking up the tools are all carefully thought through in the design process . the horizontal pattern prevents possible warping during the manufacturing process while providing an anti - slip effect . the triangle uses space and material properties intelligently to make the bit set simpler and closer to daily life .\n\u2022 sight triangle ( the sight of approaching vehicles to crossing with each other ) : the driver should see the train when entering into the crossing and make appropriate decision to stop or pass and stop 4 . 5 m before approaching the crossing ( from closest edge of rail ) .\nthe aia triangle awards committee intends to publish the entries receiving awards . all entries will be posted on this web site under awards . all entries will be exhibited at the awards reception . drawings and photographs shall not be restricted against publication . it is the entrant\u2019s responsibility to clear all drawings and photographs for release by the aia triangle awards committee which will assume no responsibility for copyrights or photographic fees . the photographs for each award winning entry will be used for unrestricted newspaper , magazine , and website publicity . credit must be given to the photographer by the entrant .\nthe triangle only requires one form of plastic material and a simple manufacturing process to achieve the display , storage and carrying of tools . it also provides an innovative use of method , as well as an all - new feel , thus breaking the stereotype of coldness associated with toolboxes .\nmethod \u2013 uncertain beauty international design firm method plays with data to showcase real - time colour trends emerging from the london design festival . an installation in the tea building , scans the festival to analyse the colours to showcase the emerging trends . method is experimenting with \u201cuncertainty\u201d and ways to enable designers with new tools in a world of constant change . click here for event details\n3d cad modelling software includes catia v5 , and our rail vehicle engineering designers are proficient in 3d complex form development , as well as the design of mechanical components , assemblies and mouldings .\nthe proper configuration and tuning of foundational services is an essential component of a highly available campus network . from a design perspective , the following three alternatives exist within the hierarchical network model :\ncongratulations to award winners , for their outstanding work , as well as to those who submitted their excellent projects for consideration . well done also , to the ncsu college of design students ,\nspecial shapes - these bricks are specially designed for arches , walls and other architectural elements . our shapes guide ( not available in tx , ok , ar , la , ms , ks , mo , nm ) features all options for custom and specialty bricks available through triangle brick company .\nstaged as an endless triangle , this installation aims to reflect the durability and versatility of steel as a material . following the infinite circulation of a m\u00f6bius strip , the installation conveys the message that steel will always exist because it can be reproduced indefinitely . another aspect is the visualisation of the duality inherent to iron , here expressed as masculine and feminine . thus , the internal structure of the endless triangle constitutes a basic frame for the rear plate structure with its masculine appearance . the surface , in turn , can display a variety of patterns and colour coatings of a feminine material .\nconsultations were conducted during the project design with the ministry of marine affairs and fisheries of indonesia ; the national oceanography directorate - ministry of science , technology and innovation of malaysia ; and the department of environment and natural resources of the philippines , who were then identified as focal agencies ( eas ) under the project . state and regional authorities and csos were also consulted during project design .\nif you want the best convergence available and you can ensure that no vlan will need to span multiple access layer switches , then using a routed access layer topology is a viable design alternative .\ncontact us at 919 - 544 - 1796 , toll - free at 800 - 672 - 8547 or online to get started \u2014 or take a look at our design resources for additional information .\nprojects include ones not yet completed but scheduled to be under construction this year . these entries must have been commissioned for compensation by clients with the means and intention to execute the proposed design .\nthe\nwork triangle\nis defined by the national kitchen and bath association as an imaginary straight line drawn from the center of the sink , to the center of the cooktop , to the center of the refrigerator and finally back to the sink . the nkba suggests these guidelines for work triangles :\nduring this year\u2019s london design festival , running between the 16 \u2013 24 of september , the district will host a heady mix of design led events , including talks , exhibitions , installations and workshops . with over 70 fixtures planned and more to be announced , the programme offers the opportunity to spend the day wandering around the east end on foot and still not see everything there is to see .\n\u2022 basic requirements of locomotive and vehicle drivers for making decision : the level crossings have not enough safety if cases such as stop sight distance , minimum unobstructed stop sight distance , and sight triangle distance , and etc . not possible to satisfy these requirements . so they should be converted to unlevel crossings .\nit\u2019s a seamless crossover as both their day jobs require remarkable similarities . art and design play an integral part in the creative process , both combining imagination , interpretation and precise execution to deliver their visions .\nthis document presents recommended designs for the campus network , and includes descriptions of various topologies , routing protocols , configuration guidelines , and other considerations relevant to the design of highly available and reliable campus networks .\nwhether you are looking to stage your property for a quick sale , update your style with re - design , or create an entirely new look , we can help . we offer an extensive inventory of fine furnishings , quality artwork , and trend - setting accessories to create a warm and gracious home at any budget . our team transforms visions into reality by offering design ideas , concepts , and resources .\nspatial designer anna burns and acclaimed artist hayden kays are collaborating on a new and provocative collection \u2013 \u201cnude religion\u201d \u2013 which celebrates love , sex , worship and the female form for this year\u2019s london design festival .\nour design center is open monday through friday from 8 a . m . to 5 p . m . , or by appointment . the brick garden is always open , but we recommend visiting during daylight hours .\n\u2022 design the core layer as a high - speed , layer 3 ( l3 ) switching environment utilizing only hardware - accelerated services . layer 3 core designs are superior to layer 2 and other alternatives because they provide :\nat triangle brick company , we want you to know you have options for your next building project . with dozens of bricks to choose from in a range of colors , textures , styles and shapes , we know you\u2019ll find the perfect brick from our collections to fit into your or your customer\u2019s vision for the perfect residential or commercial space .\nthis oli goss art production is anna\u2019s third exhibition at ldf as anna burns object . for hayden , known for his sardonic twist on 21st century life \u2013 and death \u2013 it marks his first foray into the design world .\ncampus topologies with redundant network paths can converge faster than topologies that depend on redundant supervisors for convergence . nsf / sso provide the most benefit in environments where single points of failure exist . in the campus topology , that is the access layer . if you have an l2 access layer design , redundant supervisors with sso provide the most benefit . if you have a routed access layer design , redundant supervisors with nsf with sso provide the most benefit .\ntriangle marine specializes in the construction of high - speed vessels providing quality new builds and world - class engineering services to meet the highest standards of competitive and unrivaled solutions within the marine and offshore industries . if you want to be a part of our team , then email us your cv to : hr @ urltoken or click below to apply for suitable positions\ndefault gateway redundancy is an important component in convergence in a hierarchical network design . you can reliably tune hsrp / glbp timers to achieve 900 ms convergence for link / node failure in the l2 / l3 boundary in the distribution hierarchical model .\ncongestion on a cisco catalyst switch interface is not typically caused by oversubscription or an anomaly such as an internet worm . however , you must design for the unexpected to ensure that mission - critical applications including voice and video survive such situations .\na routing protocol like eigrp , when properly tuned , can achieve better convergence results than designs that rely on stp to resolve convergence events . a routing protocol can even achieve better convergence results than the time - tested l2 / l3 boundary hierarchical design . however , some additional complexity ( uplink ip addressing and subnetting ) and loss of flexibility are associated with this design alternative . additionally , this option is not as widely deployed in the field as the l2 / l3 distribution layer boundary model .\nin a hierarchical design , the capacity , features , and functionality of a specific device are optimized for its position in the network and the role that it plays . this promotes scalability and stability . the number of flows and their associated bandwidth requirements increase as they traverse points of aggregation and move up the hierarchy from access to distribution to core . functions are distributed at each layer . a hierarchical design avoids the need for a fully - meshed network in which all network nodes are interconnected .\nwe start our rail vehicle interior design projects with the passenger : ergonomics and human factors , including comfort , safety and ease of use , are crucial . interior layouts are designed for speed of boarding and alighting , and for passenger flow within the railcar .\nin recent years , a critical mass of design - led companies have been taking part to ensure over 50 different individual events take place in the area , with work on show from designers and artists from all over the world . visitors saw a heady mix of design led furniture , accessories , lighting , ceramics , fashion , jewellery , bags , tableware , cookware , books , prints , flowers , textiles , bicycles , stationery and even chocolate . there were also leading architecture projects , mixed media events and video installations .\nwhat about wake county , rtp , rdu and bus rapid transit ? with strong bus ridership already , the dolrt project can stand on its own , insulating it from uncertainties in wake , though its design will link it with any bus or rail options that wake county may approve . while rtp leadership recognizes and is working on its design challenges , its 7 , 000 acres contain zero residents , and its 40 , 000 - plus jobs are spread across sprawling campuses with ample free parking , discouraging transit use for some time .\nadditionally , in a less than optimal design where vlans span multiple access layer switches , the distribution nodes must be linked by an l2 connection . otherwise , multiple convergence events can occur for a single failure and undesirable traffic paths are taken after the spanning tree converges .\nif you build a topology using triangles , with equal - cost paths to all redundant nodes , you can avoid timer - based , non - deterministic convergence . instead of indirect neighbor or route loss detection using hellos and dead timers , you can rely on physical link loss to mark a path as unusable and reroute all traffic to the alternate equal - cost path . figure 8 shows both triangle and square network topologies ."]}
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( valuation : $ 1m )\nrithm is a fast - growing music messaging platform that ' s hooked teens and millennials by making it fun , simple and interactive to share music . rithm was awarded\nbest in mobile\nat the 2014 flashfwd awards and named\ncanada ' s hottest innovative startup\nat cix 2013 . rithm has over 3m users with over 650k mau in less than a year . download : urltoken\nurltoken offers a lot of services for pet owners . our target clients are pet owners . we want to attract vet clinics in order to promote our product to their clients . our product offers online pet passport , pet identification , pet hotel reservation , reminder of futured manipulations , healthcare list , vet clinic reservation and % off deals . we offer also targeted advertisement for vet clinics and hotels .\nthe site compares the best prices on more than 350 , 000 hotels across 180 countries , and many more destinations and venues are being added to the database every day . urltoken boasts partners that are some of the biggest names in travel , from ebookers to expedia , and the site removes the hassle of trawling through countless websites and trying to find low prices for hotel rooms , whether for business travel or leisure purposes .\n1world has recently become # 1 in its sector ( as ranked by alexa ratings ) , and also has won\nonmedia 50\nand\ntop 100 internet company\nawards in 2014 . 1world provides an engagement applications ( polling , debates , quizzes , etc . ) and psychographics analytics saas solution to web publishers , with over 400 partners / customers using the platform , including the san francisco examiner and the huffington post . urltoken\nsmartnews is the award - winning , addictively simple mobile news app loved by millions . we are a machine - learning company deeply committed to helping users find quality news . smartnews won numerous \u201capp of the year\u201d awards in japan and is consistently ranked as a top 5 news app for android and ios in the us . with over $ 40m in funding from atomico , gree and globis capital partners , smartnews has offices in tokyo , san francisco and new york . urltoken\nstar taggers : selfies with celebrities ! star taggers is the only social network dedicated to showcasing your cherished selfie with a celebrity . how to play : 1 . take a selfie with a famous person , place , or thing . 2 . tag yourself and the stars in the photo . 3 . post your photos on star taggers and other social networks with one touch . 4 . get votes , fans , awards , prizes , and internet stardom ! download the ios app : urltoken ; = 8\nwith two locations in maryland , allogram , inc . specializes in creating customized recognition products and memorabilia crafted from genuine walnut , cherry , oak , marble , acrylic , mirrored acrylic , corian , lucite , plastic , brass , aluminum , bronze , and vinyl . we also offer full color vinyl and sublimation graphic capabilities with all of these services provided\nin - house\nso we can control both production time and quality . call us at 972 - 245 - 0105 or visit our website at urltoken\nwishscope is the social classified ads community that allows you to find people who can buy or sale some items and skills and gigs . wishscope recommends you people who can help you automatically by analyzing their skills and interests . urltoken contest awards - techcrunch disrupt san francisco 2011 hackathon suponsor award - b dash camp 2011 fall in nagano best over all - techcrunch tokyo 2011 \u300cstartup battle field\u300d finalist - infinity ventures summit 2011 fall kyoto \u300claunch pad\u300dfinalist - facebook mobile hack tokyo hackathon best over all - apple best of 2012 app new social media award\nhere at 123 cheap travel we\u2019re passionate about travel and holidays . we believe that everyone should have the chance to travel the world and visit new places , although we know that not everyone has the budget to splash out on travelling as much as they would like . urltoken makes it easy to find great travel deals by comparing flights to your dream destinations across the globe . whether you\u2019re looking for cheap flights , cheap car hire , a cheap hotel or in general cheap holiday packages you\u2019ll be able to find it here at the click of a button . we have designed our website with you in mind \u2013 which means that finding whatever you are looking for is easier than ever !\ncanopy ' s technology helps healthcare providers and patients communicate across language barriers . canopy is used in clinical settings to improve healthcare for 30 million + people in the us who do not speak english . for patients : better understanding of care and better health outcomes for healthcare providers : reduced wait time for interpreters and translators , and improved compliance by patients for health systems : access to data and insights to identify ways to improve patient education , staffing and throughput to impact bottom lines canopy is the winner of awards from the national institutes of health , and is a winner of the pilot health tech nyc award . it is used by 80k + doctors and nurses . visit us at urltoken\nwe connect startups to the appropriate early adopters . we are doing it by building a marketplace for the most innovative technologies curated to your personality . the easy access to information is fueling a tsunami of new inventions , discoveries and applications . everyday thousands of apps and hundreds of tech - products are released . most of these technologies fail not because they are useless but because they never reach the niche audience they were designed for . because everyone has their unique interests and personality , our definition of\ncool\nor\nuseful\nis different . eureka ' s algorithm learns about your personality and interest and connects you to bleeding edge of things in your niche . status : beta version of eureka iphone app is available at the app store . urltoken\nurltoken is a website for russian high school students who prepare for russian standardized test - ege ( russian equivalent of sat ) and gia . students start by taking a short diagnostic test to identify skills that need improvement . then they go through the explanations and solve short quizzes to improve those skills . students will be able to practice their new skills by playing games , including multi - player games . the website will track students ' progress . students will gain points and awards for their activity on the website to create additional motivation . we will use freemium business model . in the future we will offer not only test preparation courses but also courses for any high students who want to study independently - either because they struggle at school or want to be ahead of their class .\nrisk assessor app ( ios and android ) & cloud management service our app is already being used globally . risk assessment applies to every business on the planet and most find it difficult to do manually . a common method would be to turn up at the risk site with a pen and paper , take notes , drive to the office , type it out , email across , go back to the risk site to start work . risk assessor allows you to do it there and then , and then either email or upload to our cloud management system . attracting interest from huge global companies and within 2 months of launching a finalist in the british safety industry federation innovation awards . it ' s far easier to watch a video urltoken any company in europe , will have to create these reports , by law . the same law applies in australia , nz and most us states . customer base = billions\nthe project was initiated by malaysia ' s faeez fadhlillah and austria ' s juergen gallistl to help those looking for cheap hotel deals in the region . a great advantage of the website is that travelers no longer need to compare prices manually anymore with all information available in a single window with a single click , saving countless hours . furthermore travellers are sure to get the best bargain on hotel prices .\nour search engine will crawl through the database of a large number of hotel websites and travel online travel agencies to compile a list of hotels that are sorted according to the place and date chosen by the user to display search results ,\nadds faeez .\nfor information regarding the content of this press release please contact the media relations contact listed above directly .\na malaysia - based online travel site has launched a booking option that aims to help muslim travelers find halal - friendly accommodations .\nit\u2019s the latest development in a niche but ever - growing market - - that of affluent muslim travelers - - that ' s twice the size of china\u2019s and bigger than that of the us .\nmuslim holiday - makers are estimated to spend more than $ 126 billion usd annually on tourism .\nto look for a halal hotel , users need only check off the halalstars box . aside from meeting dietary requirements , catering to muslim travel needs could range from offering prayer rooms , prayer rugs , pre - sunrise breakfast services during ramadan , family - friendly , alcohol - free hotels with separate wellness areas for women .\nmeanwhile , forward - thinking tourism offices and hotel chains have already started to cater to their muslim visitors and guests , by offering listings of halal hotels and restaurants or offering special muslim - oriented travel products .\nqueensland tourism in australia , for instance , set up a special website dedicated to halal travel , while surfers paradise marriott courtyard , also in queensland , sets up a ramadan lounge where muslim guests can break their fast with dates , snack and coffee .\nsign up for a free crunchbase account to follow and track organizations you care about .\nterms of service | privacy policy | \u00a9 2018 crunchbase inc . all rights reserved .\ndescriptive keyword for an organization ( e . g . saas , android , cloud computing , medical device )\na million hotels in 180 countries worldwide . it is currently available in four languages .\ntell us your budget . we tell you where to go ! - 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", "topic": 31}], "title": "national envelope corporation", "paragraphs": ["principal operating units : aristocrat envelope corporation ; chicago area distribution center ; national envelope corporation - - central ; national envelope corporation - - east ; national envelope corporation - - midwest ; national envelope corporation - - north ; national envelope corporation - - northwest ; national envelope corporation - - south ; national envelope corporation - - west ; national envelope of texas ; new york envelope company ; old colony envelope company .\nnational envelope moves into the southwest with the purchase of texas - based envelope manufacturer colortree .\nask a question about working or interviewing at national envelope . our community is ready to answer .\nnational envelope ' s new york envelope co . was the parent firm ' s biggest unit in 1996 , with about $ 160 million of national envelope ' s estimated $ 300 million in sales . old colony accounted for about $ 60 million , and national envelope - - central , based in earth city , missouri , for about $ 35 million . other company units , in 1999 , aside from the aforementioned and the westfield and worcester units , were aristocrat envelope corp . , based in long island city ; national envelope - - east ( union ) ; national envelope - - midwest ( lenexa , kansas ) ; national envelope - - northwest ( tukwila , washington ) ; national envelope - - south ( austell , georgia ) ; and national envelope - - west ( chino , california ) . the chicago area distribution center was in warrenville , illinois . national envelope ' s sales office was also in warrenville . corporate marketing was in union . the sample department was in westfield .\ncompany launches national envelope - - north in worcester , massachusetts , as it expands throughout new england .\nfrisco , texas \u2013 national envelope is pleased to announce cenveo has acquired substantially all of the assets of national envelope . the sale formally closed today after receiving court approval to proceed on september 11 , 2013 . cenveo anticipates a full integration of the two companies by the end of the year , and national envelope will begin using the cenveo name immediately .\n* cenveo corporation comprises many brands , the earliest of which was established in 1921 .\nnational envelope acquired a presence in the southwest in 1998 by purchasing the texas envelope manufacturer colortree . this firm , renamed national envelope of texas , then ceased to serve envelope users directly and instead became a wholesaler to national envelope and other paper customers . based in grand prairie , texas , colortree had counted among its customers dallas envelope distributors clampitt and olmstead kirk as well as dallas county firms unisource and xpedx , the latter a subsidiary of international paper . national envelope said it would transfer its own dallas distribution operation to grand prairie . the envelope market , after a period of consolidation by manufacturers and paper merchants because of increased use of the internet and fax machines , was said to be improving because of the growth of direct mail and small and home offices .\nfederal express corporation is listed on the new york stock exchange ; the ticker symbol is fdx .\nbankrupt national envelope agreed on wednesday to sell its operating assets , including a plant in fayette county , to competitor cenveo inc . , the world ' s largest envelope maker , for $ 25 million .\nnational envelope during its day was the most wonderful place to work . great family owned organization . too bad the financial depression killed this company .\nbusiness booms and depressions since 1775 : an accurate charting of the past and present trend of prices , national income , federal debt , business , stock averages and commodities with a special study of wages and postwar industry ,\ntension envelope corporation , 1943 .\npowell , barbara , ' national envelope buys colortree in grand prairie , ' fort worth star - telegram , july 31 , 1998 , p . 4 .\n2012 poland : fedex corporation acquired courier company courier opek sp . z o . o . ( opek ) .\nthe company ' s parent , ne opco inc . , sought chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on june 10 for the second time in three years . national envelope employs 400 workers in upper tyrone township , its largest of eight envelope manufacturing plants .\ncenveo said it expects that the acquisition of national envelope will increase sales by about $ 300 million and operating profit by about $ 30 million when the combination of the two companies is complete .\nfederal express becomes the first company to win the malcolm baldrige national quality award in the service category .\nnational envelope corporation is the largest privately held envelope manufacturing company in the united states , turning out up to 100 million envelopes every day in some 2 , 500 varieties . its assortment includes commercial and official regulars , custom - designed booklet envelopes for special direct - mail uses , and everything in between . the company has grown in part by acquisition of other firms . its founder , after 47 years , was still chief executive officer in 1999 .\nprincipal competitors : american business products inc . ; american mail - well envelope ; gilman paper co .\n2015 north america : fedex corporation acquired genco , one of north america\u2019s largest third - party logistics providers , and rebranded it as fedex supply chain .\nnational physical laboratory ( npl ) in middlesex , england develops npl data network under d . w . davies\n2014 north america : fedex corporation acquired bongo international , a leader in cross - border enablement technologies and solutions , and rebranded it as fedex cross border .\nlaw360 , wilmington ( august 22 , 2013 , 6 : 13 pm edt ) - - private equity - owned ne opco inc . , which does business as national envelope , struck a $ 65 million sales trifecta wednesday as the bankrupt envelope maker announced a series of deals to parcel out its assets among three separate buyers .\nget to know our industry experts . explore the endless solutions for all your print , envelope or label needs .\nby 1971 national envelope was big enough to move into new england , building a plant in worcester , massachusetts , and stocking it with the equipment and employees of the united states envelope co . ' s worcester facility , which had recently closed its doors . this operation became national envelope - - north , manufacturing envelopes for such firms as baybanks inc . , raytheon co . , and the publisher of the boston globe . in 1996 the 133 , 000 - square - foot facility was turning out millions of envelopes a day , operating around the clock five days a week .\nnational envelope , based in frisco , texas , said it reached a definitive agreement with stamford , conn . - based cenveo to sell most of national ' s assets for $ 20 million in cash and $ 5 million in stock . a closing is subject to bankruptcy court approval , closing conditions and is expected to occur by the end of september .\nnational envelope picked up 440 employees in 1994 , when it acquired old colony envelope co . of westfield , massachusetts , a firm dating from 1920 . a national leader in the paper - conversion industry and an official converter for several leading mills , old colony was supplying prominent fine - paper merchants with envelopes in a variety of paper grades , colors , and textures . its envelopes had been used for president bush ' s white house parties , president clinton ' s first inaugural celebrations , and stationery addressed by jacqueline kennedy and barbara bush . the envelope manufacturing association recently had honored old colony for the most improved safety record in the industry . in the year before , the company was recognized for the best safety record for u . s . envelope manufacturers employing 250 or more workers .\nat national we have one focus , supplying envelopes to the trade ! if it ' s considered an envelope , we make it . our assortment includes envelopes from commercial and official regulars to custom designed booklets for special direct mail uses , and everything in between . by specializing in one thing , envelopes , national is able to offer the best quality and service and millions of envelopes in stock daily ! key dates :\nwith the old colony acquisition , national envelope now had ten fully integrated manufacturing facilities in california , georgia , kansas , massachusetts , missouri , new jersey , and new york . in late 1996 the parent company was threatening to leave new york city by moving its headquarters and plant in long island city - - a community in the borough of queens & mdash\u00f8 union , new jersey , where it already had a plant . the firm said it had outgrown its two - building complex in long island city and could save more than 20 percent in costs by moving to new jersey . national envelope was the only remaining one of the five or so envelope manufacturers operating in the city when ungar founded the firm . earlier in the year , his company had closed its brooklyn plant and moved much of the work to union to save money . national envelope subsequently decided not to move after city and state officials offered the firm a multimillion - dollar package of tax concessions and other incentives .\nparent company fdx is renamed\nfedex corporation .\nservices are divided into companies that operate independently yet compete collectively : fedex express , fedex ground , fedex global logistics , fedex custom critical , and fedex services .\n2016 europe : fedex corporation acquired tnt express , one of the world\u2019s largest express delivery companies , which offers road and air delivery services in europe , the middle east and africa , asia pacific , and the americas .\nnational envelope ' s chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2010 resulted in an auction of its assets for $ 208 million to private - equity firm gores group llc of los angeles after three years of losses caused by the recession and rising use of the internet . among the bidders in that sale was publicly owned cenveo .\nnational envelope reduced employment to about 1 , 600 workers from about 2 , 200 in the past year , and listed assets and liabilities of as much as $ 500 million each in its bankruptcy filings . it was \u201cactively seeking a buyer who ( will be ) committed to the business , \u201d a spokeswoman said .\nin 1943 , as american businesses tried to guess whether wartime relief from the depression would translate into postwar prosperity , the tension envelope corporation printed this chart for customers . the infographic folded into a pamphlet and could be displayed on the wall when opened . ( the online archive of the federal reserve , fraser , has digitized a pdf of the pamphlet , which you can view here . )\nthe proposed transactions would see connecticut - based printer cenveo inc . acquire national envelope ' s operating assets for $ 25 million , hilco receivables llc pick up accounts receivable for $ 25 million and southern paper llc take on its inventory for $ 15 million , according to a sale motion filed in delaware bankruptcy court . . . .\nwilliam ungar , a holocaust survivor of two polish concentration camps , came to new york city in 1946 on the first ship transporting displaced persons to america after world war ii . arriving with $ 15 in his pocket , he found work with f . l . smith , a manufacturer of envelope - making machines . ungar founded national envelope in a tiny space on manhattan ' s lower east side in 1952 . the firm originally was staffed with five employees and turned out 200 envelopes per day .\nbay , suzanne , ' old colony , new beginning : envelope manufacturer has new owner and big expansion plans , ' businesswest , december 1994 , p . 31 .\nin announcing the acquisition , ungar said the existing old colony site in westfield ' s turnpike industrial park would be doubled to 240 , 000 square feet with the construction of a new adjacent building to replace another westfield plant used by old colony but retained by international paper . ungar said that management and workers would be kept as part of an independent and autonomous operation and that the purchase would combine national envelope ' s strength in the commodity envelope field with old colony ' s leadership in mill - branded envelopes .\n) comes on - line 16 july under the auspices of the society for public access computing ( sopac ) . later freenet program management assumed by the national public telecomputing network (\ngrant , peter , ' envelope skirmish : a queens firm with 500 jobs eyes nj move , ' new york daily news , december 24 , 1996 , p . 44 .\nwith an eye on the future , federal express built on its express delivery service to create a more diversified corporation of different but related businesses . originally called fdx corp . , fedex corp . was formed in january 1998 when it acquired caliber system inc .\nbob kahn poses internet problem , starts internetting research program at arpa . vinton cerf sketches gateway architecture in march on back of envelope in hotel lobby in san francisco ( : vgc : )\nnational envelope ' s array of envelopes in 1999 included commercial and official ones , both made of regular and recycled papers ; window envelopes ; booklet - style envelopes ; and translucent ones , in 24 colors . there were also open - end specialty envelopes ; open - side specialty ones , including blank forms , proxy , collect - to - mailers , filing jackets , and remittance envelopes ; and open - end catalogs / coins envelopes , including policy , glove , and scarf ones . fine - paper envelopes were available from more than 30 different mills and ranged from standard kraft to specialty woven . also available were clasped envelopes and retail / soho / super size ones . presentation portfolio envelopes were offered in micro linen or micro strife and available in 15 colors , with an interior holding two four - inch - deep pockets for insertions , including business cards and floppy discs . national envelope also was presenting a full - line color catalog that it said presented the most complete line of products in the envelope industry .\nfedex national ltl merges with fedex freight east and west , and the company offers two levels of service across all lengths of haul in a single network : fedex freight \u00ae priority and fedex freight \u00ae economy .\nto centralize sales , marketing , customer service , and information technology support for fedex express and fedex ground , the corporation formed a new subsidiary named fedex corporate services , inc . ( a / k / a fedex services ) , which began operations in june 2000 . the move started the process of transforming its technology and delivery services into a portfolio of shipping and business solutions .\ncsnet ( computer science network ) built by a collaboration of computer scientists and u . of delaware , purdue u . , u . of wisconsin , rand corporation and bbn through seed money granted by nsf to provide networking services ( specially email ) to university scientists with no access to arpanet . csnet later becomes known as the computer and science network . ( : amk , lhl : )\nfedex corp . acquires watkins motor lines , and re - brands it as fedex national ltl and fedex freight canada , enhancing the ability of fedex freight to serve u . s . customers with long - haul ltl freight services and offer ltl freight services to canadian and cross - border customers as well .\nnational envelope purchased old colony from its parent , international paper co . , after a difficult period in which it was on the block for about two years . ' we did a great deal of soul - searching during the recession , ' old colony ' s general manager told suzanne may of businesswest , a regional massachusetts publication . ' we had gotten into all kinds of things that were not germane to who we are , and we were trying to be all things to all people . once we regained our focus , however , and got back to doing what we do very well - - which is manufacturing fine quality envelopes - - we started to see improvement . '\nreporting on the factory ' s silver anniversary in 1996 , globe staffer jennifer lee wrote that national envelope ' s milestone ' stands as a testament to the enduring vitality of niche manufacturing in massachusetts and to the ability of such manufacturing to continue to provide blue - collar workers with secure wages and jobs . ' some of the employees attending a birthday party at the factory spoke of good pay and benefits , progressive hiring policies , and room for advancement . layoffs had been unknown except for a two - week period in the 1980s involving only a handful of workers . the 200 employees had an in - house union , wages said by the company to be competitive with other new england manufacturers , company - paid pensions , full medical and dental insurance , life insurance , sick leave , and earned vacation time . ' it ' s the kind of thing that attracts good - quality employees and retains them , ' said the factory ' s general manager . 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121 appleton , wi - 11 austell , ga - 3 baldwin park , ca - 1 chino , ca - 2 corsicana , tx - 1 earth city , mo - 2 elk grove village , il - 2 ennis , tx - 7 exton , pa - 2 frisco , tx - 13 industry , ca - 4 lenexa , ks - 8 lithia springs , ga - 1 mount pleasant , pa - 1 mount pleasant , sc - 1 nashville , tn - 7 nashville - davidson , tn - 1 new york , ny - 2 san francisco , ca - 1 scottdale , pa - 18 scottsdale , az - 1 shelbyville , ky - 8 smyrna , ga - 8 st . louis , mo - 1 union , nj - 1 uniontown , pa - 1 westfield , ma - 2 worcester , ma - 4 canada - 1 mississauga , on - 1\nfast paced , stressful job . no a / c in warehouse . extremely hot during summer months and very cold during winter months . no lunch breaks . only two 15 minute breaks a day . company has since shut down .\nlearned a lot about working with different types of people . the climate was hot or cold depending on the time of year . an experience that i won ' t forget .\nthe company definitely had its anchor in the ground from being there for a long time , but there were always highs and lows like the tide as to whether employees were going to have to jump ship , because of unstability especially after it changed its name .\nhorrible ar manager who ran department with an iron fist and ultimately failed to collect large amounts . when a manager can make their elder employees to cry on the work floor , there need to be changes and unfortunately the company made those changes too late .\nyes i really liked it it was really fun i was iaid off mostly overnight position for the company i was offered to go back but it ' s not for me anymore .\ngreat place to work . the hours might not be for everyone but the pay even starting out is great , you get full benefits and it ' s full time . just the managers are a little rough even with the smallest things but that ' s anyone . overall i loved the place\ncompany very bad turn over . management was poor . they did not give proper training . most people that got hired there didn ' t last a week . very stressful job\ntedious work with lots of overtime ( wanted or not ) , descent people to work with .\na typical day at work was clocking in , finding my machine assignment , preparing my station , feeding the machine on the manual feed machines , checking envelopes for defects , packing envelopes in boxes and putting boxes in crates . the workplace culture was cliquish , but was good when you were working close to your group of people . the hardest part of my job was standing between eight and 12 hours a day , with only two 15 minute breaks ( three if working overtime ) , and the suffocating heat , especially in the summer . the most enjoyable part of the job was the constant business .\njust do as i do i be always the best at were ever you are doing , strive to be number1 always , due to bad economy the company went bankruptcy . and that ' s why a lot of us do not work there anymore .\nmaking sure that all the orders are right for the days work scheduled and bringing my co workers up to speed with what happening at the company and safety problems or concerns ! and helping with co workers if they need help . checking orders before the shipments are ready to be ship ! !\ngood place to start your career , if you don ' t have higher learning in education . good working scheduled . i worked assisting the maintenance manager , which entails ordering parts to maintain the continues running operation of all extruder machines . organized the maintenance tool shed , as well as the shop . performed 100 % inventory of all equipment . in charge of purchasing all parts , and tool , as well as all turn - in of damaged equipment , or parts .\ni really enjoyed working for this company . they had financial issues and filled bankruptcy . the people all are friendly and helpful .\na typical work day here was inspecting all products before leaving the factory for quality . i got along well with my coworkers , hardest part of job was the long hours worked , i really enjoyed my job , my boss made it a fun environment .\nloved working there issue is management closed the plant we folded envelopes there specialty etc . open end , booklet card guard , tyvek , string and button , clasp any sizes from 2 3 / 6 x 3 3 / 4 to 24 x30 + sizes\neveryone knew everyone we were all descendant family members . there was a time to work and a time to play safely . but above all we were a huge family and took care of each other . everyone was there for each other when a crisis came about .\nlearned all aspects of the shipping and receiving duties . also duties were inventory management with cycle counts . working with good coworkers was enjoyable\nthe infographic and the explanatory text below it tap data from several sources , including u . s . treasury reports , the department of labor ' s bureau of labor statistics , the survey of current business , and the committee for economic development , a nonprofit founded in 1942 to help american business plan for the postwar future . excerpted text from a committee for economic development publication ,\nbusiness planning now for v day ,\ncan be found in the lower left - hand corner of the chart .\nin an explanatory section on the federal debt\u2014represented on the chart as a red line that climbs steeply upward beginning in 1941\u2014the chart ' s authors articulate a strong stance on what could be an alarming indicator :\nthe necessary cost of this war is not important . victory is worth the price . whatever the cost to the future citizens is , they will get their money ' s worth in benefits derived .\nslate is published by the slate group , a graham holdings company . all contents \u00a9 2018 the slate group llc . all rights reserved .\ntoday , fedex is consistently recognized as one of the most admired brands in the world and one of the best places to work . but like many innovative companies , we started out as an idea championed by a determined person .\nin 1965 , yale university undergraduate frederick w . smith wrote a term paper that invented an industry and changed what\u2019s possible . in the paper , he laid out the logistical challenges facing pioneering firms in the information technology industry . most airfreight shippers relied on passenger route systems , but those didn\u2019t make economic sense for urgent shipments , smith wrote .\nhe proposed a system specifically designed to accommodate time - sensitive shipments such as medicine , computer parts , and electronics . smith\u2019s professor apparently didn\u2019t see the revolutionary implications of his thesis , and the paper received just an average grade .\nin august 1971 , following a stint in the military , smith bought controlling interest in arkansas aviation sales , located in little rock , arkansas . while operating his new firm , he saw firsthand how difficult it was to get packages and other airfreight delivered within one to two days . with his term paper in mind , smith set out to find a better way . thus the idea for federal express was born : a company that has revolutionized global business practices and that now defines speed and reliability .\nsmith named the company federal express because he believed the patriotic meaning associated with the word \u201cfederal\u201d suggested an interest in nationwide economic activity . he also hoped the name would resonate with the federal reserve bank , a potential customer . although the bank denied his proposal , smith kept the name because he thought it was memorable and would help attract public attention .\ncompany headquarters later moved to memphis , tennessee . memphis was chosen because of its central location within the u . s . and because memphis international airport was rarely closed due to bad weather . the airport was also willing to make the necessary improvements for the operation and additional hangar space was readily available .\nfederal express officially began operations on april 17 , 1973 , with 389 team members . that night , 14 small aircraft took off from memphis and delivered 186 packages to 25 u . s . cities from rochester , new york , to miami , florida . though the company did not show a profit until july 1975 , it soon became the premier carrier of high - priority goods in the marketplace and set the standard for the express shipping industry it established .\nin the mid - 1970s , federal express was a leader in lobbying for air cargo deregulation , which was legislated in 1977 . these changes were important , because they allowed the company to use larger aircraft ( boeing 727s and mcdonnell - douglas dc - 10s ) and spurred its rapid growth . today fedex express has the world\u2019s largest all - cargo air fleet , including boeing 777s , 767s , 757s , and md - 11s and airbus a - 300s and a - 310s .\nby the 1980s , federal express was well established . its growth rate was compounding at about 40 percent annually , and competitors were trying to catch up . in fiscal year 1983 , it reported $ 1 billion in revenues , making american business history as the first company to reach that financial hallmark inside 10 years of startup without mergers or acquisitions .\nfollowing the first of several international acquisitions , intercontinental operations began in 1984 with service to europe and asia . the following year , federal express marked its first regular scheduled flight to europe . in 1988 , the company initiated direct - scheduled cargo service to japan .\nin another major move , federal express acquired tiger international inc . in february 1989 . when it integrated the flying tigers network on august 7 , 1989 , federal express became the world\u2019s largest full - service , all - cargo airline . the acquisition included routes to 21 countries , a fleet of boeing 747s and 727s , facilities throughout the world , and tigers\u2019 expertise in international airfreight .\nthe company made another significant transition in 1994 , adopting the name \u201cfedex\u201d as its official brand . one year later , it was authorized to serve china through an acquisition from evergreen international airlines . under this authority , it became the sole u . s . - based , all - cargo carrier with aviation rights to the world\u2019s most populous nation . its global reach has continued to expand into what is now an unsurpassed network , delivering to customers in more than 220 countries and territories .\nviking freight , a regional ltl freight carrier serving the western u . s .\ncaribbean transportation services , a provider of airfreight forwarding between the u . s . , puerto rico , the dominican republic , and caribbean islands\nin january 2000 , fedex unleashed the power of its global brand . in a move to further integrate the company\u2019s portfolio of services , fdx corp . was renamed fedex corp . in addition :\namerican freightways and viking freight became fedex freight in february 2001 , when fedex finalized the acquisition of american freightways , a leading ltl freight carrier serving 40 states in the eastern two - thirds of the u . s .\nin the next three years , fedex expanded access to u . s . customers and bolstered its e - commerce solutions with additional acquisitions :\nin february 2004 , fedex acquired privately held kinko\u2019s inc . , and rebranded it as fedex kinko\u2019s ( then rebranded it again as fedex office in 2008 ) . the acquisition expanded retail access for fedex \u00ae shipping services to all 1 , 200 kinko\u2019s stores in operation at that time , enhanced fedex document management services , and broadened business reach to customers of all sizes . for kinko\u2019s , the move added the resources and expertise needed to continue expansion of its corporate document outsourcing business and international operations .\nin september 2004 , fedex acquired parcel direct , a leading parcel consolidator that it later rebranded as fedex smartpost . the acquisition complemented a fedex alliance with the u . s . postal service , providing customers in the e - commerce and catalog segments with a proven , cost - effective solution for low - weight , less time - sensitive residential shipments .\nwith 95 percent of world consumers living outside u . s . borders , fedex has worked to make international shipping as easy as possible for customers who want to connect with opportunity in global markets .\nin february 2000 , fedex acquired towergroup international , a leader in international logistics and trade information technology . towergroup became the foundation of a new subsidiary , fedex trade networks , which in turn acquired worldtariff \u00ae , a premier customs duty and tax information company , one month later .\nfedex trade networks is now one of north america\u2019s largest - volume customs entry filers and a leader in international ocean and air freight forwarding and trade facilitation .\nwith the value of global trade now at more than $ 18 trillion , fedex has continued transforming its business to better align with projected worldwide population and economic growth . one key to that has been the acquisition of numerous transportation companies that allow us to directly serve specific markets and provide better service to our customers .\n2006 united kingdom : fedex acquired anc holdings ltd , a u . k . domestic express transportation company , and rebranded it as fedex uk .\n2007 china : fedex acquired tianjin datian w . group co . ltd . \u2019s 50 percent share of the joint venture between fedex and dtw international priority express , along with dtw group\u2019s domestic express network in china . fedex then launched a domestic express service for the chinese market .\n2011 india : fedex express acquires prakash air freight pvt . ltd . ( pafex ) and afl pvt . ltd . / unifreight india pvt . ltd .\n2011 mexico : fedex express acquired servicios nacionales mupa , s . a . de c . v . ( multipack ) .\n2014 africa : fedex express acquired supaswift businesses in south africa and six other countries ; botswana , malawi , mozambique , namibia , swaziland and zambia .\nas the world we live in continues to change , so does fedex . with that in mind , you can be sure the spirit of fedex innovation is hard at work delivering a brighter , better future for the world .\ngo to the fedex corporate brochure to see how fedex comes together to connect the world \u2014 serving our customers , our communities and our team members .\nit\u2019s not every day that a new industry takes modern form , but that\u2019s what happened when fedex president , chairman , and ceo frederick w . smith founded federal express . the company\u2019s \u201chub and spoke\u201d system enabled efficient overnight express service , and fedex was the first to pioneer tracking and tracing capability so customers would know where their shipments were . over more than four decades , fedex has built a portfolio of innovative solutions that connect customers to more than 220 countries and territories . that\u2019s 99 percent of the world\u2019s global gross domestic product . imagine the possibilities .\nfedex express begins operating a new around - the - world flight linking tnt\u2019s european air hub in li\u00e8ge ( belgium ) to the fedex world hub in memphis ( u . s . ) \u2014 an important step in connecting the fedex express and tnt worldwide networks .\nfedex opens new $ 100 million international express and cargo hub in shanghai , china \u2014 more than tripling the capacity of the old facility and allowing fedex to process up to 36 , 000 packages per hour .\nmultiple natural disasters hit the u . s . , latin america and the caribbean in the last half of 2017 , including hurricanes , earthquakes and wildfires . fedex works with relief organizations to deliver thousands of tons of medical supplies , food and water to texas , florida , puerto rico and other affected areas .\nfedex corp . acquires tnt express \u2014 the largest acquisition in fedex history \u2014 significantly enhancing the fedex network in europe , the middle east and africa , asia - pacific , and the americas . tnt adds a second - to - none european road network to the robust express network fedex operates in europe .\nfedex corp . acquires genco , one of north america\u2019s largest third - party logistics providers , and rebrands it as fedex supply chain . the acquisition expands fedex retail and e - commerce service offerings , including distribution and fulfillment , kitting and packaging , returns processing , test , repair , refurbish , transportation , and recommerce solutions .\nfedex corp . acquires bongo international , a leader in cross - border enablement technologies and solutions , and rebrands it as fedex cross border . the acquisition complements and expands the fedex global e - commerce portfolio with capabilities including duty and tax calculations , currency conversions , shopping cart management , and more .\nfedex techconnect opens a package laboratory to better serve customers . the 30 , 000 - square - foot facility provides free package testing and design services for fedex express , fedex ground and fedex freight customers .\nfedex express acquires supaswift businesses in south africa and six other countries , botswana , malawi , mozambique , namibia , swaziland and zambia . the move provides access to an established regional ground network and extensive knowledge of the southern africa region .\nfedex express takes delivery of its first 767 - 300 freighter . the 767 will be used for the fedex express domestic network , and is 30 percent more fuel efficient and has 20 percent lower unit operating costs than the aircraft they will replace .\nfedex launches fedex delivery manager \u00ae , which provides u . s . customers with a range of flexible options to schedule dates , locations and times of delivery .\nfedex corp . acquires the polish courier company opek sp . z o . o . ( opek ) for $ 54 million . this acquisition gives its fedex express business unit access to a nationwide domestic ground network with an estimated $ 70 million in annual revenue and 12 . 5 million shipments annually .\nfedex corp . acquires tatex , a leading french business - to - business express transportation company , for $ 55 million . this acquisition gives its fedex express business unit access to a nationwide domestic ground network that carries 19 million shipments and produces approximately \u20ac150 million in revenues annually .\nfedex corp . acquires rapid\u00e3o cometa , one of the largest transportation and logistics companies in brazil . this acquisition brings more than $ 500 million of annual revenue , and is the latest step in the company ' s strategy for profitable growth in the fedex express latin america and caribbean ( lac ) region .\nfedex express acquires the logistics , distribution , and express businesses of afl pvt . ltd . and its affiliate , unifreight india pvt . ltd . this acquisition provides fedex more robust domestic transportation and added capabilities in india .\nfedex express acquires the operations of multipack in mexico . multipack ' s existing operations include its pickup and delivery network , warehousing , and logistics services .\nfedex introduces the first all - electric trucks to be used in the u . s . parcel delivery business .\nsenseaware \u00ae powered by fedex , an information service that uses a web - based collaboration platform to provide near real - time visibility and insight into the condition of shipments while in the transportation process .\nfedex express unveils its first boeing 777 freighter . the move makes it the first u . s . - based global all - cargo freight airline to take delivery of the 777 , which is the world ' s largest twin - engine cargo aircraft .\nfedex express introduces boeing 757 freighters to its fleet ; the fuel - efficient 757s demonstrate the company ' s commitment to environmentally conscious growth .\nfedex kinko ' s introduces print online , an innovative web - based printing tool allowing customers to access the chain ' s professional printing services from anywhere in the u . s .\nfedex express builds its service capabilities in europe by acquiring u . k . domestic express company anc ( later re - branded fedex uk ) and flying - cargo hungary kft , now a wholly owned operation in one of eastern europe ' s most dynamic markets .\nfedex express expands its presence in india with the acquisition of prakash air freight pvt . ltd . ( pafex ) .\nfedex expands its presence in china by acquiring dtw group ' s 50 percent share of the fedex - dtw international priority express joint venture and becomes a wholly foreign - owned enterprise .\nfedex launches the fedexcup \u00ae with the pga tour , also introducing a season - ending competitive element to the schedule .\nfedex launches around - the - world flights \u2014 eastbound and westbound \u2014 to provide faster , better connectivity to the major markets around the world .\nfedex announces the development of a new asia pacific hub in guangzhou , china .\nfedex unveils california ' s largest corporate solar - power installation at its oakland hub .\nfedex corp . acquires kinko ' s for us $ 2 . 4 billion , which expands the company ' s retail access to all of the 1 , 200 - plus kinko ' s stores for greater customer convenience . the retail store locations get a new brand identity \u2014 fedex kinko ' s office and print centers .\nfedex expands services for customers in the e - tail and catalog segments by acquiring parcel direct , a leading parcel consolidator . fedex later re - brands the fedex ground subsidiary as fedex smartpost \u00ae .\nfedex corp . brands two of its ltl companies together as fedex freight . american freightways becomes fedex freight east and viking freight becomes fedex freight west , both continuing to operate independently to optimize service in their geographic markets .\nfedex trade networks reorganizes ; towergroup international becomes fedex trade networks transport & brokerage inc . , and a new subsidiary is created , incorporating the services of worldtariff , called fedex trade networks trade services inc .\nfedex home delivery completes its expansion to serve virtually 100 percent of the u . s . population .\nfedex express and the u . s . postal service forge a public - private alliance . fedex express provides air transportation of some u . s . mail and places fedex express \u00ae drop boxes at post offices nationwide .\nfedex corp . acquires american freightways ( now part of fedex freight ) , an ltl carrier serving the 40 eastern states in the u . s .\nfedex ground launches fedex home delivery \u00ae , an innovative business - to - residential service , in major u . s . markets .\nfedex trade networks is created with the acquisitions of towergroup international and worldtariff \u00ae .\nfedex introduces customer technology solutions including a redesigned fedex . com , fedex e - commerce builder , fedex \u00ae global trade manager , and fedex ship manager \u00ae .\nfederal express launches its euroone \u00ae network , opening a hub at roissy - charles de gaulle airport .\nfedex acquires caliber system inc . and creates fdx corp . the move creates a $ 16 billion transportation powerhouse , composed of the traditional federal express distribution service and small - package carrier rps ; less - than - truckload ( ltl ) carrier viking freight ; caliber logistics ; caliber technology ; and roberts express .\nfedex becomes the first company to allow customers to process shipments online with the introduction of fedex internetship \u00ae ( now fedex ship manager \u00ae at fedex . com ) .\nfedex opens the asia pacific hub in subic bay , philippines , launching the fedex asiaone \u00ae network .\nfederal express officially adopts\nfedex\nas its brand recognized as the worldwide standard for fast , reliable service .\nfedex launches urltoken as the first transportation website to offer online package status tracking , enabling customers to conduct business via the internet .\nfedex ship \u00ae software allows customers to process and manage shipping from their desktop .\nthe federal express clear sm electronic customs clearance system is created to expedite regulatory clearance while cargo is en route .\na four - ton high - press water drill and 5 , 700 lbs . of equipment are flown to midland , texas , to support the rescue of 18 - month - old jessica mcclure from a well .\nfederal express introduces the supertracker \u00ae , a hand - held bar code scanner system that captures detailed package information .\nthe first pc - based automated shipping system , later named fedex powership \u00ae , is introduced .\nfederal express becomes the first u . s . company to reach revenues of $ 1 billion within 10 years of startup , without merger or acquisition .\nfederal express implements dads ( digitally assisted dispatch system ) to coordinate on - call pickups for customers ."]}
{"id": 54322, "summary": [{"text": "the sartorius group is an international pharmaceutical and laboratory equipment supplier , covering the segments of bioprocess solutions and lab products & services .", "topic": 8}, {"text": "in 2014 , the technology group earned sales revenue of 891.2 million euros ( 2013 : 791.6 ) .", "topic": 16}, {"text": "founded in 1870 , the g\u00f6ttingen-based company currently employs around 5,600 persons . ", "topic": 32}], "title": "sartorius ag", "paragraphs": ["sartorius ag : cfo joerg pfirrmann has decided to leave sartorius by mid - 2017 .\nsartorius signs a cooperation agreement with metrohm schweiz ag for marketing sartorius mechatronics laboratory equipment in switzerland .\noddo seydler bank ag , m . m . warburg & co ( ag & co . ) kgaa\nsartorius is converted to a publically traded company , the\nsartorius - werke ag\n, with four segments .\nsrt3 . xe company profile & executives - sartorius ag pfd . - wall street journal\nsrt3 . de : summary for sartorius ag vzo o . n . - yahoo finance\ncategories : europe value analsysis yahoo financeclick here to see latest analysis capitalcube gives sartorius ag a score of 53 . our analysis is based on comparing sartorius ag with the following peers \u2013 mut ag , stratec biomedical ag , orthofix international nv and tecan group ag ( m7u - de , sbs - de , ofx - de and tecn - ch ) . investment outlook sartorius ag has a fundamental score of 53 and . . . read more ( read more . . . )\nthe publically - traded sartorius - ag is converted to a gmbh ( a limited liability company ) .\nafter his brother wilhelm passed away , erich sartorius takes over at the helm of the sartorius - werke ag as well as the membrane filter company , which is refounded as a partnership limited by shares ( kg ) and incorporated into the sartorius ag .\nsartorius stedim biotech gmbh acquires swiss - based wave biotech ag , a leading supplier of single - use bioreactors .\nwith the genius analytical balance , sartorius ag wins the innovation award of the german economy in the category of medium - sized companies .\nsartorius ag will publish its first - half 2018 results on tuesday , july 24 , 2018 at 7 a . m . cet . more\ncategories : yahoo financeget free summary analysis sartorius ag reports financial results for the quarter ended june 30 , 2017 . we analyze the earnings along side the following peers of sartorius ag \u2013 stratec biomedical ag ( sbs - de ) that have also reported for this period . highlights summary numbers : revenues of eur 361 million , net earnings of eur 25 . 20 million . gross . . . read more ( read more . . . )\nthe legal corporate structure of sartorius ag is transformed into a holding company organization : the annual shareholders\u2019 meeting resolves to run the operational mechatronics business , conducted so far within sartorius ag , as an independent entity below the holding level . this move further enhances the company\u2019s ability to generate dividends and increases the transparency of its corporate structure .\nthe company sartorius ag has announced a stock split at a ratio of 1 : 4 . more information about this transaction is available on the company ` s website under urltoken .\ntibor p\u00e9terfi . from chambers and maskar ( 1953 ) . image courtesy of s . karger , ag , basel .\nsartorius acquires boekels , market leader in quality control for the processing industry and in metal detection ( now sartorius aachen ) .\nsartorius ag is a germany - based supplier of pharmaceutical and laboratory equipment . it operates through two segments : bioprocess solutions and lab products and services . the bioprocess solutions segment offers integrated sol\nthe following disclaimer and information has been prepared by voltabox ag ( the \u201cissuer\u201d ) for the purpose of publishing the securities prospectus by the issuer . deutsche boerse ag does not assume any responsibility for the content of the issuer ` s disclaimer and information .\nthe group companies are united under the roof of sartorius ag , which is listed on the frankfurt stock exchange and holds the majority stake in sartorius stedim biotech s . a . quoted on the paris stock exchange , this subgroup is comprised mainly of the bioprocess solutions division .\nsartorius , through its subgroup sartorius stedim biotech , acquires the majority stake in the u . s . startup allpure technologies llc ; the allpure product range complements sartorius\u2019 single - use - portfolio for the biopharmaceutical industry .\nsartorius acquires the uk company tap biosystems group plc through its subgroup sartorius stedim biotech ; this acquisition further expands sartorius\u2019 bioprocess portfolio in the area of fermentation , especially in the early phases of product and process development .\non monday , sartorius ag ( srtx : ger ) closed at 119 . 25 , - 11 . 34 % below its 52 - week high of 134 . 50 , set on may 25 , 2018 .\nthe mechatronics and biotechnology division of sartorius holds festive inauguration ceremonies for its sartorius india campus in bangalore with a floor area of 10 , 000 square meters .\nbrief - sartorius q1 group relevant net profit up at eur 37 . 2 mln\nalliance with schmidt + haentsch : sartorius markets the brixxus series of laboratory refractometers .\na new sartorius knowledge center is inaugurated in bangalore , india ( photo ) .\nglassdoor gives you an inside look at what it ' s like to work at sartorius , including salaries , reviews , office photos , and more . this is the sartorius company profile . all content is posted anonymously by employees working at sartorius .\nthe mechatronics and biotechnology division of sartorius holds inauguration ceremonies for its sartorius india campus in bangalore with a floor area of 10 , 000 square meters ( photo ) .\nsartorius acquires toha plast gmbh and strengthens its position in plastics technology for biopharmaceutical disposables .\nsartorius receives the renowned frost & sullivan award for outstanding innovation in biotech product differentiation .\nsartorius uses the first machine for automatic manufacture of synthetic membrane filters . as part of its global expansion , sartorius establishes a growing number of international subsidiaries and sales offices .\nthe goettingen\nuniversity mechanician\nflorenz sartorius founds the fine - precision machine company called\nfeinmechanische werkstatt f . sartorius\nand starts producing short - beam analytical balances .\nfoundation of lonza ag electricity works in gampel , valais ( switzerland ) , on the banks of river lonza . the electricity was used to manufacture calcium carbide and acetylene .\nthe companies of august becker ( goettingen ) and ludwig tesdorpf ( stuttgart ) manufacture products completementary to sartorius\u2019 portfolio . through the acquisition of these companies sartorius adds microtomes and other instruments for microscopy , astronomical and geodetical devices as well as telescopes to the product line . the companies are integrated into the sartorius firm under the new name\nf . sartorius , vereinigte werkst\u00e4tten fuer wissenschaftliche instrumente von f . sartorius , a . becker und ludwig tesdorpf\n. florence sartorius involves his sons wilhelm , erich and julius into the growing family enterprise .\nsartorius\u2019 first electromagnetic forcecompensating ( emc ) balance , the elektrono 1 , enters commercial production .\n\u00a9 copyright 2013 . all rights reserved . sartorius ( thailand ) co . , ltd .\ni applied online . i interviewed at sartorius ( cambridge , ma ) in january 2017 .\nsartorius said essen expects to achieve sales revenues in the region of $ 60 million in 2017 .\nsartorius buys a 100 % stake in application specialist omnimark instrument corporation based in arizona , usa .\nsartorius builds the first electronic precision and analytical balances . the resulting boom in orders leads to the founding of numerous foreign subsidiaries , and contributes decisively to the significance of the sartorius group today .\nnorth k . congenital myopathies . engel ag , franzini - armstrong c , eds . myology . 3rd ed . new york , ny : mcgraw hill ; 2004 . 1473 - 1533 .\nsartorius ag is a germany - based supplier of pharmaceutical and laboratory equipment . it operates through two segments : bioprocess solutions and lab products and services . the bioprocess solutions segment offers integrated solutions for biopharmaceutical manufacture , such as filters for sterilization of biopharmaceutical media , . . . ( more )\nthe brochure gives an overview about sartorius ' two business divisions , corporate values , people and sites .\nalliance with tews elektronik : agreement signed for exclusive marketing and servicing of microwave resonance analyzers by sartorius .\non the sartorius campus in goettingen production starts at the new building for the manufacture of lab instruments .\nfor over 140 years sartorius has been accomplishing in utilizing the latest scientific expertise to manufacture innovative products . it all started at the university of goettingen when former \u201cuniversity mechanician\u201d florenz sartorius laid the cornerstone for the company . in 1870 , sartorius went into business by setting up his precision mechanical workshop ,\nfeinmechanische werkstatt f . sartorius .\nhis pioneering invention \u2013 the short - beam analytical balance \u2013 revolutionized work in research labs .\n* q1 sartorius increased its sales revenue by 11 . 4 % ( reported : 6 . 3 % )\nfounded in 1870 in goettingen , germany , sartorius today is a joint stock company with production facilities , sales subsidiaries and local commercial agencies in more than 110 countries . sartorius currently employs more than 6 , 200 people globally , of which approximately 38 % are based in germany . in fiscal 2015 , the sartorius group earned sales revenue of 1 , 114 . 8 million euros . sartorius has been listed in the tecdax technology index since 2012 .\nin 1927 , together with the chemistry nobel prize laureate richard zsigmondy , sartorius established the limited liability company \u201cmembranfiltergesellschaft mbh\u201d . the membranes invented by zsigmondy were the basis for the development of membrane filtration \u2013 and for today\u2019s bioprocess business at sartorius . even to this day , weighing and filtration are the core technologies within sartorius\u2019s wide product array .\nsartorius moves up to the tecdax , the leading index of the 30 largest and most liquid german technology stocks .\nmichael melingo , member of the group executive committee and president of the lab products & services division at sartorius .\nsartorius expects its employees to think outside the box , show initiative and be willing to take responsibility . to foster this climate , managers at sartorius are obligated to create the basic conditions for their teams to perform at their best .\nlast month sartorius reported joining the european molecular biology laboratory ( embl ) corporate partnership program for training and science education .\nbrief - sartorius to propose dividend of eur 0 . 51 per preference share and eur 0 . 50 per ordinary share\nsartorius continues to expand its worldwide production capacity . at its sites in goettingen and guxhagen , germany , and in yauco , puerto rico , sartorius is scheduled to move into new industrial building complexes and to complete its facility upgrades in 2012 .\nour corporate philosophy of \u201cturning science into solutions\u201c stands for what sartorius has been accomplishing for over 140 years day in , day out : utilizing the latest scientific expertise to manufacture innovative products . it all started at the university of goettingen when former \u201cuniversity mechanician\u201d florenz sartorius laid the cornerstone for the company . in 1870 , sartorius went into business by setting up his precision mechanical workshop ,\nfeinmechanische werkstatt f . sartorius .\nhis pioneering invention \u2013 the short - beam analytical balance \u2013 revolutionized work in research labs . in 1927 , together with the chemistry nobel prize laureate richard zsigmondy , sartorius established the limited liability company \u201cmembranfiltergesellschaft mbh\u201d . the membranes invented by zsigmondy were the basis for the development of membrane filtration \u2013 and for today\u2019s bioprocess business at sartorius . even to this day , weighing and filtration are the core technologies within sartorius\u2019s wide product array .\nin 1898 , sartorius establishes a new production site on weender landstrasse in goettingen which will remain the company\u2019s headquarters until 2018 .\nin stonehouse , uk sartorius expands its site , doubling its local production capacities for single - use plastic products for laboratories .\nthe annual and consolidated financial statements prepared by the executive board for fiscal 2016 and the management report of sartorius ag were reviewed by the independent auditing company kpmg wirtschaftspr\u00fcfungsgesellschaft , based in hanover , germany . this company had been commissioned by the audit committee of the supervisory board pursuant to the resolution passed at the annual shareholders\u2019 meeting on april 7 , 2016 . the independent auditors issued an unqualified audit certificate . they attended the audit committee meeting on february 20 , 2017 , and the supervisory board meeting on february 21 , 2017 , and reported on the essential results of their audits . sufficient time was allotted for discussion of all issues with the auditors . written information and audit reports had been sent to all supervisory board members on time and were discussed in detail during the meetings mentioned . on the basis of its own examination of the annual sartorius ag and consolidated financial statements , the sartorius ag management report and the group management report , the supervisory board concurred with the results of the audit conducted by kpmg and , at the meeting on february 21 , 2017 , endorsed the financial statements of sartorius ag and the group on recommendation by the audit committee . the annual financial statements were thus approved . the supervisory board and the executive board will submit a proposal at the annual shareholders\u2019 meeting on april 6 , 2017 , to pay dividends of \u20ac0 . 46 per preference share and \u20ac0 . 45 per ordinary share from the retained profit to the shareholders .\nengel ag , gomez mr , groover rv . multicore disease . a recently recognized congenital myopathy associated with multifocal degeneration of muscle fibers . mayo clin proc . 1971 oct . 46 ( 10 ) : 666 - 81 . [ medline ] .\nsartorius ag is an international laboratory and process technology provider for the biotech , pharmaceutical , and food industries . it operates through the bioprocess solutions and lab products and services divisions . the bioprocess solutions division focuses on the major areas of activity of filtration , fluid management , fermentation , and purification . the lab products and services division focuses on lab balances , pipettes , and laboratory water purification systems . the company was founded by florence sartorius sr . in 1870 and is headquartered in goettingen , germany .\ntogether with its partner zufall logistics , sartorius opens a new logistics center at the siekanger distribution zone in goettingen , germany . from this center , laboratory and process products are shipped out worldwide and all goettingen - based sartorius sites are supplied ( photo ) .\nsartorius stedim biotech extends its product portfolio for viral safety in the manufacture of biopharmaceuticals by forming an alliance with bayer technology services .\nlonza and sartorius stedim biotech enter collaboration , supply and distribution agreement in the field of cell culture media , in which sartorius stedim biotech assumes global sales and marketing of media and buffer solutions for biopharmaceutical manufacturing . lonza will continue to manufacture all media products .\nat sartorius , experts can continuously expand their skills and careers , for example , by selecting specific seminars from the comprehensive program of training courses offered by sartorius college on interpersonal communication , leadership and work techniques or by attending our sales and technical training courses .\nsartorius combines its biotechnology division with the french - based biotech supplier stedim s . a . to enable their joint company sartorius stedim biotech to become a leading international technology provider to the biopharmaceutical industry . the new company is listed on the paris euronext stock exchange .\nin 1947 , erich sartorius suddenly died . he had been in a leading position within the company for 41 years . his son , horst sartorius , takes over the management of the company in a time which is characterized by the rebuilding after world war ii .\nschoser bg , frosk p , engel ag , klutzny u , lochmuller h , wrogemann k . commonality of trim32 mutation in causing sarcotubular myopathy and lgmd2h . ann neurol . 2005 apr . 57 ( 4 ) : 591 - 5 . [ medline ] .\nour employees receive bonuses in accordance with local standards . in addition , sartorius offers company paid contributions to health insurance and retirement plans .\nsartorius combines its biotechnology division with the french - based biotech supplier stedim s . a . to enable their joint company sartorius stedim biotech to become a leading international technology provider to the biopharmaceutical industry . the new company is listed on the paris euronext stock exchange . official groundbreaking ceremony for a new plant in beijing . sartorius has now doubled its production capacity in china from roughly a former 4 , 000 square meters to more than 8 , 000 square meters ( photo ) . sartorius acquires toha plast gmbh and strengthens its position in plastics technology for biopharmaceutical disposables . official groundbreaking ceremony for a new laboratory building : this enables sartorius to continue expanding r & d ; capacities for the biotechnology division at its goettingen headquarters .\nin january 2012 , sartorius conducts its business operations in three new divisions : bioprocess solutions , lab products & services and industrial weighing . these new divisions each combine their respective businesses for the same customer groups and fields of application and thus more clearly reflect sartorius\u2019 focus on its major markets .\nalliance with nir online : sartorius is granted the right to sell and service near infrared spectroscopy systems for customers in the food and pharmaceutical industries .\nthe\ncombics\nmodular series of industrial scales and related equipment is launched . a new sartorius knowledge center is inaugurated in bangalore , india .\ngerman chancellor gerhard schr\u00f6der officially opens\nplant 2001\nfor filter production in goettingen . this plant is the largest single investment ever made in sartorius\u2019s corporate history . also , sartorius college , a conference center promoting the internal and external transfer of knowledge , is inaugurated in a festive ceremony .\neurex frankfurt ag uses cookies to improve its website . if you continue to browse our website , you agree with our use of cookies . for more details and how to manage cookies ( i . e . to object web analytics ) , please see our privacy and cookies policy .\ncategories : europe stock alerts yahoo financeget full capitalcube analysis * disclaimer : this is as of previous day\u2019s closing price . technical indicators below is a quick look at 5 technical indicators for sartorius ag . more studies are available on the technical chart . indicator signal closing price above / below 50 day moving average bearish closing price above / below 200 day moving average bearish 50 . . . read more ( read more . . . )\ncategories : europe stock alerts yahoo financeget full capitalcube analysis * disclaimer : this is as of previous day\u2019s closing price . technical indicators below is a quick look at 5 technical indicators for sartorius ag . more studies are available on the technical chart . indicator signal closing price above / below 50 day moving average bullish closing price above / below 200 day moving average bearish 50 . . . read more ( read more . . . )\ncategories : europe stock alerts yahoo financeget full capitalcube analysis * disclaimer : this is as of previous day\u2019s closing price . technical indicators below is a quick look at 5 technical indicators for sartorius ag . more studies are available on the technical chart . indicator signal closing price above / below 50 day moving average bullish closing price above / below 200 day moving average bullish 50 . . . read more ( read more . . . )\nsartorius acquires the companies bio - outsource based in glasgow , scotland and cellca based in laupheim , germany . both acquisitions complement the process development portfolio .\nwe offer you a secure and pleasant environment so that you can fully concentrate on your tasks , maximize your full potential and come up with new , creative ideas . sartorius wants employees who show initiative and are willing to take on responsibility . in return , they can expect a lot from sartorius .\nliewluck t , lovell tl , bite av , engel ag . sporadic centronuclear myopathy with muscle pseudohypertrophy , neutropenia , and necklace fibers due to a dnm2 mutation . neuromuscul disord . 2010 dec . 20 ( 12 ) : 801 - 4 . 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[ full text ] .\nsartorius acquires the companies intellicyt and virocyt , both based in the usa , to expand the portfolio of its lab products & services division into bioanalytics . with the acquisition of centrifuge specialist ksep systems , also headquartered in the usa , sartorius adds another innovative single - use technology to its bioprocessing product array .\ntremendous international growth has been an integral part of the company history of sartorius ag for over 140 years : to date , 50 production and sales locations have been established . some 30 percent of sales are achieved in north america , 50 % in emea and 20 % in asia - pacific . this growth came with an increase in banking connections and bank accounts , in turn leading to soaring costs and a lack of visibility . sartorius\u2019 challenge was to replace the great number of local treasury and payment systems with different technologies and to establish a global group treasury at their headquarters in g\u00f6ttingen , germany .\nsartorius acquires the liquid handling segment of biohit , the finnish laboratory specialist . the group thus adds a key component to its product offering for laboratory instruments .\nofficial groundbreaking ceremony for a new laboratory building : this enables sartorius to continue expanding r & d ; capacities for the biotechnology division at its goettingen headquarters .\nthe international consulting company\nfrost & sullivan\nconfers the\n2006 growth strategy leadership award\nto sartorius for its successful market segment of moisture analyzers .\ngerman chancellor gerhard schr\u00f6der officially opens\nplant 2001\nfor filter production in goettingen . this plant is the then largest single investment ever made in sartorius\u2019 corporate history . also , sartorius college , a conference center promoting the internal and external transfer of knowledge , is inaugurated in a festive ceremony ( photo ) .\nin bohemia , ny sartorius opens a new application center for the americas featuring the most advanced laboratory facilities and equipment for product tests , demonstrations and training sessions .\nb . braun biotech international , the world\u2019s leading manufacturer of fermenters , bioreactors and cell cultivation systems , is acquired ( now sartorius stedim systems , photo ) .\nthe foundation of the membrane filter company\nmembranfilter - gesellschaft m . b . h .\nin goettingen in 1927 is another cornerstone in sartorius\u2019 company history .\nshanghai becomes home to the new asian sales and marketing headquarters of the sartorius group that manages all sales and marketing activities for china and for the entire asian region .\nin autumn 2013 , sartorius conducted its first group - wide employee survey . both the response rate and overall evaluation were clearly above those of comparable studies , underscoring the high engagement of sartorius staff . we plan to repeat the employee survey exercise at regular intervals in future to enable us to identify changes over time and investigate their significance .\nsartorius acquires the liquid handling segment of biohit , the finnish laboratory specialist ( photo ) . the group thus adds a key component to its product offering for laboratory instruments .\nat sartorius , you will be working for a technology group that is represented in over 110 countries . openness to new ideas and the creativity to make them a reality are the cornerstones of our way of doing business . thanks to flat hierarchies and short decision - making channels , young professionals at sartorius can make a difference right from the start .\nbacked by over eight decades of experience in developing the best filtration technologies , sartorius offers you cutting - edge lab water systems designed to meet , and exceed , your quality standards .\nsartorius expands its bioprocess portfolio by adding cell culture media : the company signs a long - term collaboration , supply and distribution agreement with the swiss - based life science group lonza .\nsartorius has won the \u2018best innovator 2005\u2019 award in the category of \u2018time to profit\u2019 in a competition organised by management consultant a t kearney and the leading german - language business magazine wirtschaftswoche .\na new factory is opened in arvada , colorado : sartorius extends available capacity and now has a total area of some 6 , 000 square meters ( nearly 65 , 000 square feet ) .\nsartorius receives the initiative prize for training and continuing education from the otto wolff foundation , the german chamber of commerce and industry and from the \u201cwirtschaftswoche\u201c , a german - language weekly financial journal .\nat the recommendation of otto hahn ( chemist and nobel prize winner in 1944 and president of the max - planck institute in goettingen ) , sartorius commences industrial - scale manufacture of hydrodynamic bearings .\nmission : strongly rooted in the scientific and research communities and closely aligned with customers and technology partners , sartorius is dedicated to its philosophy of\nturning science into solutions\nevery single day .\nsartorius moved into the field of bioanalytics last year through the $ 90 million acquisition of cell - screening platform firm intellicyt . \u201cwith the essen real - time , live - cell analysis platform , we will add another key technology for advancing and accelerating drug discovery applications to our lab divisions\u2019 portfolio , \u201d commented joachim kreuzburg , ph . d . , sartorius ceo . \u201cthis powerful technology offers important synergies with our intellicyt business . going forward , sartorius will be able to provide our customers the broadest and , we believe , the most innovative portfolio for cell analysis in the industry . \u201d\nthe industrial technologies division specializing in industrial weighing and control equipment is sold to the japanese group minebea co . , ltd . this now enables sartorius to focus on its core bioprocess and lab businesses .\nat its headquarters in goettingen , germany , sartorius formally opens a new building with a floor space of 6 , 000 square meters , or nearly 65 , 000 square feet , for membrane manufacture .\nofficial groundbreaking ceremony for a new plant in beijing . sartorius has now doubled its production capacity in china from roughly a former 4 , 000 square meters to more than 8 , 000 square meters .\nexperts who are at the top of their fields in science and technology work at sartorius , in interdisciplinary and , more often than not , international project teams . at the same time , they benefit from short decision - making paths and the family - style corporate culture at sartorius . we appreciate individual performance , give individuals considerable freedom in their work and foster an open exchange of experiences and ideas .\na . t . kearney , a global management consultancy , and \u201cwirtschaftswoche\u201d , a german weekly business news magazine , honor sartorius as the \u201cbest innovator in 2005\u201d in the time - to - profit category .\nsartorius receives the initiative prize for training and continuing education from the otto wolff foundation , the german chamber of commerce and industry and from the\nwirtschaftswoche\n, a german - language weekly financial journal .\nregardless of whether you already have a clear idea of your career path or simply want to get a taste of what ' s out there \u2013 sartorius puts a world of development opportunities at your feet .\nsartorius is continuing to expand the bioanalytics portfolio of its laboratory products & services division by acquiring essen bioscience . this u . s . company is an innovation leader in cell analysis systems for medical drug research .\nsartorius is one of the world ' s leading international pharmaceutical and laboratory equipment providers . our innovative products and high - quality services help customers around the globe implement complex and quality - critical processes in biopharmaceutical . . .\nsartorius ag is a germany - based supplier of pharmaceutical and laboratory equipment . it operates through two segments : bioprocess solutions and lab products and services . the bioprocess solutions segment offers integrated solutions for biopharmaceutical manufacture , such as filters for sterilization of biopharmaceutical media , single - use bags for cell cultivation and storage of biopharmaceuticals , membrane adsorbers for purification in bioprocesses , and filter technology for clarification , among others . the lab products and services segment provides instruments , consumables and services for laboratories , including laboratory balances , laboratory water systems for storage of purified water , electronic pipettes , filter systems for sample preparation and membrane filter systems for sterility testing of parenterals .\nas a total solution provider sartorius merges one of the broadest portfolios of single - use components , hybrid or traditional stainless steel systems and services . our integrated solutions cover fermentation and filtration as well as purification and fluid management .\ntogether with the customer , sartorius developed an additional repeatability test , which is now performed as a supplement to dkd calibration . the test enables the measurement uncertainty to be more accurately calculated and , therefore , the quality of more\na . t . kearney , a global management consultancy , and\nwirtschaftswoche\n, a german weekly business news magazine , honor sartorius as the\nbest innovator in 2005\nin the time - to - profit category .\nsartorius is a leading international pharmaceutical and laboratory equipment supplier . with our innovative products and services , we are helping our customers across the entire globe to implement their complex and quality - critical biomanufacturing and laboratory processes reliably and economically .\nin shanghai , china , sartorius opens a new application center featuring the most advanced laboratory facilities and equipment for product tests , demonstrations and training sessions . as a result , the company is strengthening its position on the asian market .\ni particularly want to acknowledge the patience and assistance of lesley bretag in the lengthy preparation of this history . archivists at the universities of kansas and chicago ; the marine biological laboratory , woods hole ; the zeiss corporate archives , jena ; the institute of plant sciences , graz ; and s . karger , ag , basel ; along with members of the gelfan , pool , and ling families have been especially generous in providing photographs and images .\nfacing the challenges in the development of suspension - based autologous cell therapies and manufacturing of personalized medicinal products using cell culture under gmp - conditions this study presents ways to overcome obstacles by employing the ambr 250 modular expansion system from sartorius .\nthere are a number of reasons that attract investors towards large - cap companies such as sartorius aktiengesellschaft ( db : srt ) , with a market cap of \u20ac8 . 47b . big corporations are much sought after byread more . . .\nsartorius stedim biotech andpenn state university have entered into a collaborative partnership to advance multidisciplinary teaching and research in biotechnology . this long - term relationship will support the education and preparation of the next generation of biotechnology leaders . part o . . .\nsartorius stedim biotech andpenn state university have entered into a collaborative partnership to advance multidisciplinary teaching and research in biotechnology . this long - term relationship will support the education and preparation of the next generation of biotechnology leaders . part o . . . more\nrichard zsigmondy , chemist and physicist as well as nobel prize laureate in 1925 , invents the membrane filter in 1918 and the\ncold ultrafilter\u201d . these filters serve as the basis for commercial - scale production of sartorius separation and filter technology products .\nas a partner for pharmaceutical and laboratory companies , sartorius is a global leader in dynamic sectors that will continue to grow for many years to come . our areas of core expertise are fermentation and filtration technologies , fluid management and purification for the manufacture of biopharmaceuticals , as well as laboratory instruments . natural scientists , engineers , business managers , you name it \u2013 at sartorius , experts of diverse fields work right along with our partners and customers who are among the best and brightest in their sector .\nthe siemens technology group andsartorius stedim biotech ( ssb ) , a leading international supplier for the biopharmaceutical industry , have agreed on long - term cooperation in the area of automation . this agreement provides that sartorius stedim biotech will preferably use siemens automation t . . .\nthe siemens technology group andsartorius stedim biotech ( ssb ) , a leading international supplier for the biopharmaceutical industry , have agreed on long - term cooperation in the area of automation . this agreement provides that sartorius stedim biotech will preferably use siemens automation t . . . more\nperfectly balanced \u2013 the tacta experience have you ever considered the overall user experience in pipetting ? we have . sartorius proudly presents tacta , the new premium mechanical pipette with superb comfort and reliability . tacta makes pipetting effortless and safe , while producing accurate . . . more\n- : 9 \u200dmonths business performance of bioprocess solutions division in 2017 temporary weaker than expected \u200b . \u200dkey figures on 9 - month business development in 2017\u200b . \u200dfull - year 2017 guidance adjusted\u200b . \u200dmid - term outlook and targets remain unchanged\u200b . \u200dfor first nine months of 2017 , sartorius group achieved revenue growth of 8 . 6 % in constant currencies to about 1 . 04 billion euros\u200b . \u200dfor first nine months of 2017 , sartorius group achieved an underlying ebidta margin of 24 . 8 % versus 9 month 2016 25 . 0 % \u200b . \u200dsartorius group now expects that sales revenue in constant currencies will increase by approx . 9 % for full - year of 2017\u200b . \u200dunderlying ebidta margin in constant currencies now projected to reach approx . prior - year level of around 25 . 0 % for fy 2017\u200b .\nsartorius relocates its single - use bag manufacture from california to puerto rico ; covering an area of 5 , 000 square meters , or 53 , 820 square feet , the new eco - friendly building complex for manufacturing filters and aseptic bags is officially opened ( photo ) .\nlangley , j . n . : on contraction of muscle chiefly in relation to the presence of \u2018receptive substances . \u2019 part iv . the effect of curari and some other substances on the nicotine response of the sartorius and gastrocnemius muscles of the frog . j . physiol .\nsmall - cap and large - cap companies receive a lot of attention from investors , but mid - cap stocks like sartorius aktiengesellschaft ( fra : srt ) , with a market cap of \u20ac7 . 89b , are often out of the spotlight . read more . . .\nin 1916 , richard zsigmondy together with wilhelm bachmann invents the membrane filter . the invention is patented under the publication number de 329060 c . with this groundbreaking work in cooperation with the\nsartorius - werke\n, zsigmondy laid the foundation for germany\u2019s leading role in membrane technology .\nthe founder of the company , florence sartorius sr . , passed away in 1925 . since two of his sons , julius and florence jr . , had died in 1918 , the responsibility for the company went over to the shoulders of wilhelm as commercial and erich as technical director .\nsartorius works for sectors that are required to meet high quality and safety standards . close relationships with customers as our partners are therefore the foundation of our business . such bonds built upon trust are more important to us than short - term profits . by collaborating closely with scientific institutes and universities , sartorius remains at the forefront of the latest developments and , as a technology leader , sets the standards in many market segments . in fact , ever since it was founded , our company has always fostered open exchange with the scientific community , helping it to move forward .\non this event sartorius and bd jointly focused with experts from the industry on sterility testing of drug products - challenges for quality departments . international experts from the pharmaceutical and biotech industry and the national regulatory & safety institutes covered topics of high interest around quality control , development , production and inspection .\nsartorius is investing in its research and development and in its sales structures , as well as further expanding its portfolio through alliances and acquisitions to continue to grow sustainably and profitably in the future as well . at the focus of these activities are the high - growth markets in north america and asia .\nsartorius looks back on a successful first quarter 2018 .\nboth divisions started off the year strongly in line with our expectations and further increased their revenues in the first quarter of 2018 in all regions . on the currency side , however , we faced some headwinds , especially due to th . . .\nsartorius looks back on a successful first quarter 2018 .\nboth divisions started off the year strongly in line with our expectations and further increased their revenues in the first quarter of 2018 in all regions . on the currency side , however , we faced some headwinds , especially due to th . . . more\nwe look for people with leadership personalities who think beyond department cubicles and country borders and who will actively join us in growing our business in international markets . to help you hone your skills for developing your personal career , you can choose the right program from the comprehensive offering of further training courses held at sartorius college .\nnot interested ( anymore ) in working at a little job in a big company ? if you do not like being just one of the nondescript masses who are responsible for taking care of small details , then sartorius is the right place for you . we expect you to think on your own , take the initiative and be willing to assume responsibility . rigid hierarchies and long - drawn - out decision - making processes are not our thing at sartorius . instead , we see and appreciate individual performance and give each employee lots of space to develop . with us , you can realize your full potential to promote our company\u2019s growth and your personal career .\na growing number of medications are biopharmaceuticals . these are produced using living cells in complex , lengthy and expensive procedures . the bioprocess solutions division provides the essential products and technologies to accomplish this . in fact , sartorius has been pioneering and setting the standards for single - use products that are currently used throughout all biopharmaceutical manufacturing processes .\ntypical mri findings in the thigh include involvement of the adductor magnus , sartorius , and quadriceps group , except for the rectus femoris , which is spared along with the adductor longus and gracilis . in the calf , involvement of the soleus , lateral gastrocnemius , and peroneal group is observed , with sparing of the tibialis anterior . [ 2 ]\nlong - term relationships , enjoyment shared while working together , exchange of ideas as equals \u2013 all this is also part of everyday work inside sartorius . it is no surprise that the strong identification of sartorians with their company is a common thread woven throughout its history . in germany , for instance employees stay with us around 14 years on average .\na healthy company needs healthy employees . company - wide health management is not an obligation , but rather a matter of heart for us . depending on site locations , we offer a range of comprehensive health screening benefits , medical check - ups , consulting services and concrete occupational safety measures . we take care of everything to ensure healthy working conditions , as safety and health have top priority at sartorius . as an industrial corporation , occupational safety is a major focal point at sartorius . we are continuously improving technical and organizational working conditions to keep the number of work - related medical conditions , health hazards and accident risks as low as possible . we achieve this through technical improvements and regular training courses .\nin several countries , sartorius organizes company sports events to encourage healthy lifestyles . by taking part in one of the numerous company sports groups , colleagues also get a\nsporting chance\nto get to know each other and stay fit together . whether playing soccer , sailing or jogging in a group , the main focus is the enjoyment of exercising together .\nsartorius has evolved from a small workshop for mechanical instruments into an international group of high - tech companies with more than 6 , 200 employees . yet our multinational corporation has retained the essence of what defines us as a group : close cooperation with our customers and alliance partners , our cosmopolitan outlook , regional roots and a people - focused corporate culture .\nsartorius has agreed buy cell - based assay and instrumentation firm essen bioscience from its private equity owner sfw capital partners for $ 320 million cash . essen develops instruments , software , and reagents for live - cell imaging and data analysis . the firm\u2019s flagship incucyte \u00ae platform for real - time , quantitative live - cell imaging and analysis was launched in 2006 .\nsartorius operates at the forefront of science and technology . at our company , products take shape that didn\u2019t even exist a few years back . moreover , we place the highest requirements on our product quality . this is our mission that also serves as a guiding principle for our managers . it is their duty to lead their own unit to achieve top performance .\ncombined systems : the arium\u00ae comfort systems are the highlights of the new sartorius family of lab water systems for turning tap water into pure and ultrapure water . featuring the most advanced purification technologies , these systems deliver both astm type i and type iii water all in one unit , or both astm type i and type ii , depending on the version you select .\nare you studying engineering , natural sciences , business or information systems management and looking for an interesting internship ? sartorius can offer you interesting internships in all company departments , such as in research & development , quality management , sales , marketing , corporate communications , hr or it . even as an intern , we integrate you into ongoing projects and our day - to - day operations .\nwith ideas , expertise and a passion to excel , our employees contribute immensely to the success of our company . we empower them to use their skills to their fullest potential . we offer motivating work conditions , comprehensive training seminars , and flextime work schedules . innovative and dynamic , international and family - style , with strong values and roots : working at sartorius is something really special .\nthe basis of your career is your professional expertise . you enjoy working with professionalism , constantly learning new things and thinking outside the box . then you will fit in well at sartorius . as a supplier and partner of pharmaceutical and biotech companies , we are a global leader in highly dynamic sectors that will continue to grow for many years to come . this means that the demand for new technologies will steadily increase in the future as well . to meet such growing requirements , we are looking for people who would like to shape new developments . at sartorius you will be working at the cutting edge of science and technology , on products that didn\u2019t even exist a few years back \u2013 and with colleagues , partners and customers who are among the best in their field .\nas a partner of the pharmaceutical and laboratory industries , sartorius is a global leader in the dynamic sectors of the future : staying abreast of evolving technologies and leading changes are part of our daily \u201cbread and butter\u201d business . so this is why we look for managers who will lead change , instead of just following it . being open - minded to new ideas and approaches is among our most important values .\nsartorius\u2019 main reason for choosing bellin was the option to integrate all group companies worldwide in the treasury setup via the central platform tm5 . the system was first rolled out in germany with a consolidation of payments ; these are now processed entirely via ebics . this was followed by the integration of the french group companies with payments processed via global ebics . once all entities in mainland europe had been integrated in tm5 , the asia - pacific region and the uk were incorporated . currently , cce countries are being included with host - to - host connections to two main banks . the treasury team trained all group companies in all regions , one country after another , offering onsite training . from a technological point of view , sartorius uses three different payment solutions but the user interface is the same for everyone . sartorius has implemented cash pools in europe and is in the process of doing the same in north america and asia - pacific . they\u2019re also planning a payment factory . liquidity forecasting is done centrally at headquarters for the entire group and g\u00f6ttingen is also responsible for fx hedging and controlling global payments . having implemented tm5 and benefiting from a more efficient and integrated treasury has also helped strengthen the group identity in all units .\nborn in oklahoma , he was adopted and raised in virginia . his social media is managed by his mother . his mom has appeared in his vine videos . he has an older sister named caroline , and a cat named prince . his birth name is rolf jacob sartorius . rolf is also the name of his father and grandfather . in late 2017 , he began dating stranger things star millie bobby brown .\nsartorius stedim biotech ( ssb ) is delighted to announce that its royston site ( formerly tap biosystems ) , has won two prestigious awards at the annual cambridge regional college apprenticeship dinner held in march . chosen as category winners for the science , technology , engineering and mathematics ( stem ) apprenticeships , the company also won \u201coverall employer of the year\u201d , selected from over 800 local employers also offering apprenticeships with the college .\nassistant principal for employer engagement at cambridge regional college , paul skitt stated : \u201cwe are delighted to award sartorius stedim biotech our overall employer of the year award for 2016 . they have shown an outstanding commitment to apprenticeships over the past three years , working closely with cambridge regional college to help their apprentices achieve at an extremely high level . we congratulate them whole - heartedly on winning this well - deserved award . \u201d\n\u201cas a leading pharmaceutical and laboratory equipment supplier , we are well aware of the challenges of translating research findings into clinical practice , \u201d stated michael melingo , member of the group executive committee and president of the lab products & services division at sartorius . \u201cwith this forum , we aim to offer our customers and all those engaged in this field a platform for entering into a dialog and to accelerate this translation process . \u201d\nwith the expert career path program , sartorius offers its employees in the research and development unit a structured , transparent approach to their career development . like a manager\u2018s career , an expert career covers defined steps up the career ladder , enabling an expert to be promoted several rungs . as a result , experts can focus on the core areas of their work \u2013 developing products and driving innovations , without being sidetracked by management tasks .\nsartorius offers its employees all the benefits of a large group : the enjoyment of working in an international environment , a comprehensive and progressive human resources development policy , attractive compensation and , last but not least , the flexibility to enable them to set their work hours to suit their lifestyles . at the same time , they enjoy all the benefits of a medium - sized company : short decision - making chains and fast lines of communication .\nare you looking to gain practical experience , but don\u2019t want to take time off from your studies ? if that\u2019s the case , you can work for us as a long - term student trainee alongside your studies and reap double the benefits : you gain key professional experience while earning some money on the side . the reduced number of weekly working hours ( usually 10 to 20 a week ) let you continue to concentrate on your degree while working at sartorius .\nout of the work from this period , it is my opinion that the contribution of taylor and whitaker ( 1927 ) presents us with the definitive invention of the intracellular glass micropipette electrode . for their intracellular reference electrodes in this particular study , they had used sharp , agar - saturated kcl - filled barber micropipettes . by using saturated kcl rather than ringer solution or low concentrations of nacl or kcl , as others had done , they greatly reduced the internal resistance of their electrodes and largely eliminated the junction potential between their electrodes and whatever solution they were inserted into , e . g . sea water , pond water , cell sap , or protoplasm . they also used ag / agcl 2 nonpolarizable junctions for connection to their electrical circuits . it seems quite strange that this remarkable combination of features was neither emphasized by taylor and whitaker in their paper nor utilized by others for more than 20 years .\nconnecting the dots between university research and implementation in industrial manufacture : research xchange forum hosted by the international pharma and laboratory supplier sartorius will take place on 22 - 23rd february 2017 , in goettingen , germany . this industry platform that addresses scientists and staff from academic research institutes and industry will be dedicated entirely to oncology . keynote presentations given by internationally recognised scientists and representatives from research and development will provide insights into the latest developments of their specific cancer research and therapy approaches .\nprogress in oncology is particularly based on excellent collaboration between drug discovery and applied research . \u201cwe are consistently implementing a number of measures to enable researchers to reach these goals faster by breakthrough innovations , such as the new cell analysis platform for immuno - oncology , which has been integrated into the sartorius portfolio following the acquisition of intellicyt , \u201d stated terry dunlay , who heads the bioanalytics unit . this is also reflected in the subjects that will be covered by the scientific forum ."]}
{"id": 54323, "summary": [{"text": "chen shu-chu ( chinese : \u9673\u6a39\u83ca ; pinyin : ch\u00e9n sh\u00f9j\u00fa ; pe\u030dh - \u014de-j\u012b : t\u00e2n s\u016b-kiok , born circa 1951 ) is a vegetable vendor and philanthropist from taitung in southeastern taiwan .", "topic": 23}, {"text": "she gives generously with her modest incomes .", "topic": 26}, {"text": "she said \" money serves its purpose only when it is used for those who need it and always be happy when she helped others . \"", "topic": 2}, {"text": "she was selected as one of the time 100 for year 2010 in the heroes category .", "topic": 5}, {"text": "she is also one of the 48 heroes of philanthropy by forbes asia .", "topic": 7}, {"text": "reader 's digest also honors her as the winner of 2010 asian of the year .", "topic": 24}, {"text": "in 2012 , she also was selected as one of the ramon magsaysay award winners", "topic": 5}], "title": "chen shu - chu", "paragraphs": ["\u201cchen , shu - chu - extraordinary generosity\u201d , is ms . chen\u2019s biography by author yung - yi liu . liu spent about half year interviewing shu - chu closely . she donates all royalties from the book to charities .\nchen shu - chu waves to the press at taiwan taoyuan international airport on sunday as she departs for manila .\nduring their meeting on monday , the red cross society president asked chen shu - chu whether she was happy selling vegetables .\nchen shu - chu chose to work with the red cross society after meeting c . v . chen for the first time at a recent charity event .\nshu - chu chen is an actor , known for sha shou tian shi ( 1989 ) , ninja supremo ( 1979 ) and dan xin ling ( 1969 ) .\nphilanthropist vegetable vendor chen shu - chu ( \u9673\u6a39\u83ca ) departed for manila on sunday to receive the ramon magsaysay award , known as asia\u2019s equivalent of the nobel prize .\nthe other awardees are chen shu - chu from taiwan , romulo davide , philippines , syeda rizwana hasan , bangladesh , yang saing koma , cambodia and ambrosius ruwindrijarto , indonesia .\nchen shu - chu is a vegetable seller at a market in southern taiwan who has donated more than $ 320 , 000 to various charitable causes in her country . read more at urltoken\nmanila , philippines - uneducated , unassuming and unbelievably generous , taiwanese vegetable vendor chen shu - chu lives a simple life and only wants to keep on working until she drops so she can continue giving to others .\nof the money , nt $ 800 , 000 was from royalties on sales of her biography and the rest came from savings from vegetable sales , according to chu ya - chun ( \u6731\u4e9e\u541b ) , head of aquarius publishing co ( \u5bf6\u74f6\u6587\u5316 ) , which published chen shu - chu\u2019s biography last year .\n\u201cshe told me she felt chen is a reliable person and decided to have his organization help deal with her donation , \u201d chu said .\nwearing a thick support belt and hunched over thanks to back and leg problems , 63 - year - old chen shu - chu puts peppers , taro and mushrooms into bags for customers at her vegetable stand in eastern taiwan .\nsince 1963 , chen shu - chu has sold vegetables out of a stall in taitung county\u2019s central market in taiwan . she has managed to donate nearly nt $ 10 million ( $ 320 , 000 ) to various charities and causes .\ntaibei : he luo du shu chu ban she , minguo 67 [ 1978 ] \u81fa\u5317 : \u6cb3\u6d1b\u5716\u66f8\u51fa\u7248\u793e , \u6c11\u570b67 [ 1978 ] 2 , 3 , 188 p . ; 22 cm .\nchen\u2019s achievements are legendary all around asia and the power of her example is simply amazing . there has been an increasing number of stories about people and children who have quietly been donating what they could to help the poor and many of them have sad they have been inspired by chen shu - chu\u2019s story .\nvegetable vendor and philanthropist chen shu - chu , wearing an apron bearing a caricature of herself , joins people of various ethnic groups in singing the republic of china national anthem during double ten national day celebrations outside the the presidential office in taipei on monday .\nthe manila - based ramon magsaysay award foundation named chen shu - chu as one of six winners , citing her for \u201cpersonal giving , which reflects a deep , consistent , quiet compassion , and has transformed the lives of the numerous taiwanese she has helped\u201d .\na taiwanese vegetable stand vendor was among six people named winners of this year ' s ramon magsaysay awards . it is the latest in a string of honors conferred on chen shu - chu for her charity work . taitung vegetable stall owner chen shu - chu shot to prominence when time magazine named her one of its 100 most influential people of 2010 . her altruism has led to many honors , the latest being a ramon magsaysay award . chen didn ' t seem aware of it . the philippine awards are handed out each year to outstanding asian individuals or organizations . they are known as asia ' s nobel prize . since the awards were founded in 1957 , taiwan has had 10 laureates . when chen shu - chu was named the latest winner , few were surprised . neighboring stall ownershe ' s already won so many awards . what difference does it make i\nas focustaiwan reports , \u201cthe 61 - year - old chen shu - chu said during the citation dinner at time warner center that the honor recognized not only her but also the whole of taiwan because \u2018it has many people like me , quietly doing good . ' \u201d\nthe manila - based ramon magsaysay award foundation named chen shu - chu as one of six winners , citing her for\npersonal giving , which reflects a deep , consistent , quiet compassion , and has transformed the lives of the numerous taiwanese she has helped\n.\nlet\u2019s hope some of chen shu - chu\u2019s humility rubs off on the nation\u2019s officials and bureaucrats , who turned her outing to new york city to receive the time magazine honor two years ago into an unseemly scramble to have some of the luminosity rub off on president ma ying - jeou ( \u99ac\u82f1\u4e5d ) and the ministry of foreign affairs . the publicity - seeking turned into an embarrassment when a ministry official was caught on tape coaching chen shu - chu on whom to thank . hopefully , next month\u2019s magsaysay award trip won\u2019t be handled so crassly .\nover her lifetime , chen shu - chu , a taiwanese woman who makes a modest living selling vegetables , has donated over nt $ 10 million to charity ( the equivalent of over $ 300 , 000 in u . s . currency ) . chen accumulated the money working long 18 - hour days at a local market and living frugally .\ntaitung vegetable vendor chen shu - chu ( \u9673\u6a39\u83ca ) is joining a very select club as she becomes the 11th person from taiwan to receive a ramon magsaysay award . she is being honored for transforming young lives through a life of giving , the award foundation said this week .\nchen shu - chu has donated more than nt $ 10 million to charity programs , including building a library for her alma mater and helping orphaned children and disadvantaged families . she had originally planned to set up a foundation to pool resources to help more - people , but changed her mind .\nchen shu - chu ( \u9673\u6a39\u83ca ) , the vegetable vendor who made last year\u2019s time magazine list of the world\u2019s 100 most influential people for her acts of philanthropy , donated nt $ 1 million ( us $ 33 , 000 ) to the red cross society on monday to help families in emergencies .\nyou\u2019ve probably never heard of her , but taiwanese vegetable seller chen shu - chu has done more for the needy than many of the world\u2019s rich and famous . earning a modest living selling vegetables at the market , the asian hero has so far managed to donate over $ 322 , 000 to various charities .\nreuters singled out chen\u2019s generous soul as \u201cthe most striking\u201d story among all the honorees .\nphilippine president benigno aquino ( c ) presents the ramon magsaysay award to chen shu - jiu ( r ) from taiwan during the ramon magsaysay awarding ceremony at the philippine international convention center ( picc ) in manila on august 31 , 2012 . a taiwanese vegetable vendor who gave away huge sums to charity and environmental activists from indonesia and bangladesh have won asia ' s magsaysay award this year , organisers said thursday . chen shu - chu , ambrosius ruwindrijarto , syeda rizwana hasan and three others were cited by the philippines - based foundation for their work in helping ease asian poverty and empowering ordinary people . afp\nchen shu - chu\u2019s donations have made many ask themselves how a mere vegetable seller who makes marginal profits can donate so much money ? \u201cspend only what you need , and you\u2019ll be able to save up a lot of money ! \u201d chen says . she lives a very modest life , without any luxuries . she doesn\u2019t have any desire for material gain and says work is her only form of enjoyment . she says all she needs is work and a place to sleep , everything else is a luxury .\nover the past two decades , ms . chen shu - chu has donated over 10 million taiwanese dollars ( $ 350 , 000 ; \u00a3210 , 000 ) to building of a school library , a hospital wing , to a local buddhist organization and orphanages . ms . chen does this by selling vegetables in the dark and damp taitung central market in eastern taiwan , 18 hours a day , six days a week . wearing a thick support belt and hunched over thanks to back and leg problems , 63 - year - old ms . chen says , \u201c she hopes she can do this forever \u201d . ( 1 )\nchen shu - chu is a seller of vegetables in a stall in taitung county ' s central market , in eastern taiwan . out of her modest living , chen , 59 , has managed to donate nearly nt $ 10 million ( that ' s $ 320 , 000 ) to various causes , including $ 32 , 000 for a children ' s fund , $ 144 , 000 to help build a library at a school she attended and another $ 32 , 000 for the local orphanage , where she also gives financial support to three children .\nchen shu - chu deserves acclaim , not just for her own work , but also for inspiring countless others from all walks of life to think about what they can do to help those in need . in recent years , there have been numerous stories of retirees , children and others who have quietly been donating what they can to those less fortunate , and several said they were directly inspired to do so after hearing or reading about her .\nchen has been asked many times why she gives away all her money , and she always has the same answer .\ntaiwan can be proud that chen shu - chu represents the nation in this year\u2019s magsaysay awards , but the honor is hers alone , just as the five other winners \u2014 romulo davide of the philippines , kuladie francis of india , syeda rizwana hasan of bangladesh , yang saing koma of cambodia and ambrosius ruwindrijarto of indonesia \u2014 most of whom have pursued their goals in the face of opposition from their governments and establishment interests , should be honored for their own good deeds .\n\u201cmoney serves its purpose only when it is used for those who need it , \u201d chen shu - chu once told a newspaper , and throughout the years , the dedicated philanthropist made sure her hard earned cash was indeed used for the right causes . inspired by her own difficult and impoverished childhood , chen decided to dedicate her life to helping those less fortunate than her . even though she earned a modest income selling vegetables in taitung county\u2019s central market , in eastern taiwan , the 61 - year - old led a frugal life and donated almost all of her money to charities . you\u2019d think there wouldn\u2019t be much to give away , but chen shu - chu has so far made substantial donations , including $ 32 , 000 for a children\u2019s fund , $ 144 , 000 to build a library at a school she attended and $ 32 , 000 to a local orphanage where she also offers financial support to three children . in total , the world\u2019s most generous vegatable seller has so far donated over $ 300 , 000 , and she\u2019s not planning on stopping .\n\u201cshe decided to donate all the royalties to charitable causes and asked me to help her contact the red cross society , \u201d chu was quoted as saying in a udn report yesterday .\nas an ordinary vegetable vender at taitung county\u2019s central market in eastern taiwan for forty - eight years , chen shu - chu ekes out a meager living , but she has still managed to accomplish an extraordinary feat . over the past thirty years , she has donated nearly nt $ 10 million ( us $ 320 , 000 ) to various worthy causes . her generosity has been praised by forbes asia , which listed her as one of the \u201c48 heroes of philanthropy\u201d in the asia - pacific region in 2010 .\nborn in 1950 , ms chen has struggled with poverty for most of her youth but credits it as a source of motivation .\nthe modest chen initially did not want to attend friday\u2019s award ceremony after hearing late last month that she had won the award .\nphilippine president benigno aquino iii hands a medallion to taiwan ' s chen shu - jiu , one of the six recipients of this year ' s ramon magsaysay awards during ceremony friday aug . 31 , 2012 in manila , philippines . the magsaysay awards is asia ' s most prestigious awards and is the equivalent of the nobel prize . ap\nfor her amazing contributions , to local libraries and orphanages , time magazine named chen one of the most influential people of 2010 . now , the afp reports chen ' s generous giving has set off a nationwide trend , encouraging others of small means to donate to charity .\nto help make ends meet , ms chen quit school and began working at the family ' s vegetable stand in the taitung central market .\nher spirit and kindness is what we hope that all taiwanese folks should aspire to . congrats ms . chen ! you make us proud !\nborn in 1950 , chen shu - chu lost her mother shortly after completing her primary school education . the older of her brothers she had to grow up before her time and help her father , at the vegetable stall , take care of the family . when she was 18 , her brother got sick and the illness dragged on for several years , slowly depleting the family savings . ( 2 ) he died from the flu as the family was unable to raise enough money to pay for advanced medical care in taipei , taiwan\u2019s capital city . ( 1 )\nto some people , it might seem like madness to give away most of your wealth . but ms chen insists it ' s not that difficult .\ndespite the hard work and her own health problems , ms chen has no plans to retire , saying she hopes to\ndo this forever\n.\nchen , a native of taitung county , took advantage of her trip to taipei to attend the double ten national day celebrations to present the donation to c . v . chen ( \u9673\u9577\u6587 ) , president of the red cross society of the republic of china , the charity said in a statement .\nchen was named in 2010 one of time magazine\u2019s 100 most influential individuals in the world and one of the 48 heroes of philanthropy by forbes asia .\nbut it\u2019s not really the amount of money she has given away that makes chen shu - chu a great human being , but her quiet , unassuming style that stands in contrast with many of the world\u2019s publicity - seeking rich and powerful who only make donations when cameras or reporters are around . the modest vegetable seller doesn\u2019t bask in her celebrity , saying \u201cthere isn\u2019t much to talk about , because i did not enter any competition\u201d . it\u2019s this kind of attitude that made time magazine include her in the top 100 most influential people of 2010 , and won her the title of hero of philanthropy by forbes asia .\nms chen , who has never married , also never forgot the kindness of her brother\u2019s teacher and classmates , who had tried to raise funds for him .\ntwo years ago , ms chen was also named one of six ramon magsaysay award winners for helping the poor and given a $ 50 , 000 cash prize .\nhowever , ms chen dreads the media attention her fame has brought , and only agrees to be interviewed if she thinks the reports will motivate people to donate .\nshe wakes up at three in the morning and makes her way to the market where she remains until seven or eight in the evening . she is the first one to arrive and last one to leave , which convinced other stall owners to give her the title of \u201cmarket manager\u201d . chen shu - chu\u2019s donations have made many ask themselves how a mere vegetable seller who makes marginal profits can donate so much money ? \u201c spend only what you need , and you\u2019ll be able to save up a lot of money ! \u201d chen says . she lives a very modest life , without any luxuries . she doesn\u2019t have any desire for material gain and says work is her only form of enjoyment . she says all she needs is work and a place to sleep , everything else is a luxury . ( 2 )\nchu told the chinese - language united daily news ( udn ) that the vegetable vendor\u2019s biography had sold well , with a combined 30 , 000 copies of the thai version and traditional and simplified - character chinese versions having been sold to date .\nms chen , who has never married , also never forgot the kindness of her brother ' s teacher and classmates , who had tried to raise funds for him .\nsubscribe to bbc news urltoken meet chen shu - chu , the 63 - year - old vegetable vendor who has quietly donated over 10 million taiwanese dollars ( $ 350 , 000 ) to her hometown . no matter how much money she makes , she spends no more than a few dollars a day on herself so that she can give away the rest . her generosity has made many people wonder how someone who earns such a modest living selling vegetables , could give away so much . the bbc ' s cindy sui went to taitung find out . subscribe to bbc news here urltoken check out our website : urltoken facebook : urltoken twitter : urltoken instagram : urltoken\nwhat has helped ms chen , a buddhist , save so much is her austere lifestyle . she is a strict vegetarian and eats simple meals of cured tofu and rice .\nchen is like a seed ,\nsaid phyllis weng , a senior social worker of the taiwan fund for children and families in the central taiwan city of taichung .\nms chen ' s good deeds quickly gained attention , with local authorities dubbing her the\nmodel of philanthropy\n. globally , the accolades started to come in as well .\nalthough she has reached an age when many are already thinking of retirement , chen can ' t seem to envision any other life than running her little vegetable stall in the market .\npraising her as the first glow of sunrise on the republic of china\u2019s centennial , c . v . chen said he hoped all red cross society volunteers would share her sense of giving .\n\u201cthis is my first trip to the philippines and i\u2019m very happy to travel to manila for the nation\u2019s honor , \u201d chen said , adding that she did not feel anxious about the trip .\nchen shu - chu is more like her fellow recipients of the ramon magsaysay award , both here in taiwan and around asia , who are content to do their work and leave the publicity - seeking to others . while six of taiwan\u2019s honorees have passed away , the other four continue to work : dharma master cheng yen ( \u8b49\u56b4\u6cd5\u5e2b ) , honored in 1991 as founder of the buddhist compassionate relief tzu chi foundation ; su nan - cheng ( \u8607\u5357\u6210 ) , who was honored in 1983 for his work as tainan mayor ; diane ying ( \u6bb7\u5141\u8283 ) , honored in 1987 for founding common wealth magazine ; and cloud gate dance theatre ( \u96f2\u9580\u821e\u96c6 ) founder and artistic director lin hwai - min ( \u6797\u61f7\u6c11 ) , who was honored in 1991 for his contribution to modern dance .\nover the past two decades , ms chen has donated over 10 million taiwanese dollars ( $ 350 , 000 ; \u00a3210 , 000 ) to the building of a school library and a hospital wing .\nsome people say i ' m crazy , but i just do what i like , what feels right ,\nsaid chen , distinguished with a ramon magsaysay award in 2012 for her extreme generosity .\nchen arrived at taiwan taoyuan international airport accompanied by officials from the taitung county government and the ministry of foreign affairs . many passengers cheered her and asked her to take photographs with them before her departure .\nrecipients of this year ' s ramon magsaysay awards pose with philippine president benigno aquino iii , center , following awards ceremony friday aug . 31 , 2012 in manila , philippines . they are , from left , ambrosius ruwindrijarto from indonesia , yang saing koma from cambodia , syeda rizwana hasan from bangladesh , president aquino iii , kulandei francis from india , romulo davide from the philippines and chen shu - jiu from taiwan . the magsaysay awards is asia ' s most prestigious awards and is the equivalent of the nobel prize . ap\nafter spending a few days in manila , chen had time to appreciate filipinos for being\nso warm and welcoming\nbut admitted she has barely tried the local food because she is a strict vegetarian . - urltoken\nborn in 1950 , chen shu - chu lost her mother shortly after completing her primary school education . the older of her brothers she had to grow up before her time and help her father take care of the family . when she was 18 , her brother got sick and the illness dragged on for several years , slowly depleting the family savings . although they received donations from locals , her brother could not be saved , but the kindness bestowed upon her family by others inspired her to help the poor as soon as she was able . after her father past away , leaving chen their only source of income , a vegetable stand at the central market , the taiwanese philanthropist adopted a frugal lifestyle and began donating all her profits to worthy causes . her vegetable stand is everything to her . she wakes up at three in the morning and makes her way to the market where she remains until seven or eight in the evening . she is the first one to arrive and last one to leave , which convinced other stall owners to give her the title of \u201cmarket manager\u201d .\ndaniel lu , director of kids alive international , a non - profit organisation that received a donation from ms chen , says she challenges the common belief that you have to be rich to help others in a big way .\nthe ramon magsaysay foundation recognized chen for \u201cthe pure altruism of her personal giving , which reflects a deep , consistent , quiet compassion , and has transformed the lives of the numerous taiwanese she has helped . \u201d photo by carlos santamaria\nchen , one of the six winners of this year\u2019s magsaysay award , told reporters prior to her departure that she felt honored and gratified to win the award , given to individuals in asia in recognition of their work and contributions to society .\nchen gave away a lot : $ 32 , 000 for a children ' s fund , another $ 32 , 000 to the local orphanage , and $ 144 , 000 to help build a library at the school she attended as a child .\nfrom her daily earnings as a vegetable vendor , chen , who reached only the sixth grade and sleeps on the floor , was able to help build library and feed and shelter children - at - risk as well as families displaced by disasters .\nthough living a simple , frugal life , chen has given away more than nt $ 10 million ( us $ 332 , 200 ) over the years to charities for the care and education of poor children , inspired by her own difficult and impoverished childhood .\nwhat ' s so wonderful about chen ' s achievement is not its extraordinariness but that it is so simple and matter of fact in its generosity .\nmoney serves its purpose only when it is used for those who need it ,\nshe told a newspaper .\nthe point of chen ' s story is that all of sudden many people found that even though they may not be rich , their tiny but persistent small donations may come as a great help to some people ,\nsaid hu yu - fang of united way .\nlearning that she was included in the honors list , chen\u2019s first response was , \u201ci do not know what kind of prize it is . there isn ' t much to talk about because i did not enter any competition . ooh , i haven\u2019t really made any huge donations . \u201d\nearning a modest living selling vegetables , chen has managed to donate more than nt $ 10 million ( us $ 332 , 000 ) over the years to help launch a children\u2019s fund , build a school library and an orphanage , and give regular financial support to three children and other charities .\naccording to afp , former soldier hu shou - hung , inspired by chen , has given away his life ' s savings of $ 30 , 000 to a charity that supports orphan children of soldiers killed in action . hu is 88 years old , explaining to reporters that he no longer needs the money .\nwhat\u2019s so wonderful about chen\u2019s achievement is not its extraordinariness but that it is so simple and matter of fact in its generosity . \u201c my wish is that i work till the day i collapse . money serves its purpose only when it is used for those who need it , \u201d she told a newspaper . ( 3 )\nand rather than bask in her celebrity , chen seems to dismiss the whole thing with a wave of her hand , perhaps even with a hint of irritation .\nthere isn ' t much to talk about , because i did not enter any competition ,\nshe says .\ni haven ' t really made any huge donations .\nnamed among the 2010 time 100 most influential people in the world in the \u201cheroes\u201d category , at first ms . chen did not want to participate in the banquet in the us hosted by the magazine . she said she was encouraged by taiwan\u2019s president ma ying - jeou and minister of foreign affairs to travel to new york and attend the gala . ( 1 ) ms chen dreads the media attention her fame has brought , and only agrees to be interviewed if she thinks the reports will motivate people to donate . she challenges the common belief that you have to be rich to help others in a big way . ( 4 ) \u201c life is very short ; you never know when it will end . therefore , i believe we should accumulate virtue , rather than wealth . \u201d ( 1 )\nher quiet , unassuming style stands in stark contrast to that of those much wealthier than her who seek as much publicity as possible for their donations , like chinese tycoon chen guangbiao ( \u9673\u5149\u6a19 ) , who visited taiwan last year to hand out hundreds of millions of nt dollars to some of the nation\u2019s poorest families \u2014 as long as there were plenty of cameras around to watch him doling out the red envelopes .\nthe same year , reader\u2019s digest named her \u2018asian of the year\u2019 and forbes asia selected her as one of their 48 heroes of philanthropy . in 2012 , ms chen was also named one of six ramon magsaysay award winners for helping the poor and given a $ 50 , 000 cash prize . the president of philippine , noynoy aquino honored the awards to all the nominees at the philippine international convention center in manila . ( 4 )\nfrom her daily earnings as a vegetable vendor , ms chen , who reached only the equivalent of sixth class in school and sleeps on the floor , was able to help build a library and feed and shelter children at risk , as well as families displaced by disasters . \u201cmoney serves its purpose only when it is used for those who need it , \u201d she said . \u201ci feel happy whenever i could help other people . \u201d\nms . chen has tried to save every penny from selling vegetables . apart from her adoption of three children at the christian charity kidsalive international , she has donated nt $ 1 million ( us $ 32 , 000 ) each to buddhist fo guang shan college and , jen - ai elementary school , her alma mater , over the past ten years . she also donated money to help build a library at jen - ai . furthermore , she has donated various amounts to other charities , such as the buddhist tzu chi foundation . she told her friends last year that she planned to set up a foundation with a fund of nt $ 10 million this year to provide scholarships for students from humble backgrounds and help the poor to receive education and health care . she said , \u201ci am alone . whom should i leave my money to ? \u201d\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nsince 2006 has donated more than $ 20 million to animal welfare groups , a hospital and child care center in tasmania ( where she lives ) , research into the cancer that ' s killing tasmanian devils and other causes . she donates the roughly $ 9 million annual profit of her chickenfeed chain in tasmania to charity .\na leading supporter of cultural , social , medical and children ' s causes for more than 75 years , including the murdoch childrens research institute , the royal children ' s hospital , the national gallery of victoria and the australian ballet . supports more than 100 charities each year . in 2008 was one of 5 philanthropists honored in the\naustralian legends\nseries of postage stamps .\nin 2008 pledged $ 100 million to medical research and care in western australia , with the focus on indigenous people . the pledge is being funded by royalties from his iron ore projects in the pilbara region , and the money starts going into health care projects by next year .\nin a year of tension and violence in western china made donations to promote stability , including $ 73 , 000 to tibet university for scholarships and activities , and $ 30 , 000 to tibet ' s tashihunpo monastery . works to advance chinese culture abroad , giving $ 100 , 000 to the east asia library at ucla . in january gave $ 75 , 000 to his alma mater , peking university .\ntopped forbes china ' s list of philanthropists last year with $ 40 million in cash donations ; over his career has donated some $ 311 million , according to his company . largest targets of his generosity : housing for the elderly in economically backward yunnan province , where he also is investing in property . in his home province of fujian he ' s funded new buildings worth $ 34 million for the fujian jiangxia institute .\naims to help farmers increase crop yields , introduce education reforms and other causes . last year spearheaded a $ 5 million alibaba donation to launch grameen china and provide microcredit loans in mongolia and the sichuan earthquake zone .\nsupports an international cause that ' s not as popular in china as his play on the court : ending the consumption of shark ' s fin soup ; he was featured in an ad last year for wildaid . meantime he ' s set up the yao ming fund , which helped the sichuan earthquake victims .\na tireless charity worker , and not just for his jackie chan charitable foundation and dragon ' s heart foundation . after singing on\nbring you home ,\ndedicated to the 8 chinese peacekeepers who died in the earthquake in haiti , he donated $ 730 , 000 to their families and the un . this follows $ 1 . 5 million he gave after the sichuan earthquake . charity will get half his assets after he dies .\nfocuses on education in hong kong , china and north america . he and his family have more than a dozen foundations , school buildings and museums in their names at nanjing and fudan universities and elsewhere . gave $ 5 million to establish the u . s . - china center for research on educational excellence at michigan state university . also awards scholarships to vietnamese to attend colleges in china .\nfunded 2 buildings at the chinese university of hong kong . still turning up for work regularly , he hears reports from his newspaper - scanning staff about families facing emergency needs and approves offers of support . recently he gave $ 30 , 000 to rebuild a health center in inner mongolia and $ 15 , 000 to a village in guangxi .\nconcentrates on addressing india ' s\neducational inequity .\nin 2008 she cofounded teach for india , which recruits graduates and professionals under age 35 to teach for 2 years in low - income schools . thermax donates 1 % of its net profits to charity each year ; aga and her family hold a 62 % stake .\ncontributed $ 10 million to establish the 1 , 400 - bed mazumdar - shaw cancer centre in bangalore . due to open this year , it will provide free care to poor patients in the evening . she also donates $ 2 million a year to her biocon foundation , which runs a micro health insurance scheme that covers 100 , 000 villagers . has also committed $ 3 million to the indian school of business in hyderabad .\na collector of contemporary indian art , she recently opened the kiran nadar museum of art on the outskirts of new delhi . it houses 47 paintings and sculptures from her collection and is funded by the shiv nadar foundation .\nindians don ' t have much of a museum habit ,\nshe says .\ni ' m hoping to inculcate it .\nshe aims to open a bigger venue that ' s planned for next to the hcl campus .\nthrough family ' s yayasan yusuf panigoro foundation pays the tuition of 335 underprivileged children and provides them with living expenses and an islamic faith study group for them and their mothers . frequently donates to himmata , which looks after jakarta ' s street children and teaches them to be entrepreneurs or organic vegetable farmers . runs medco foundation , which sponsors youth sporting events and offers microfinancing services .\nstarted the sampoerna foundation in 2001 and pledged $ 150 million to it . in the past decade it has awarded more than 33 , 000 scholarships and trained more than 10 , 000 teachers . with iowa state university in the u . s . , it opened a university in jakarta last year to train teachers ; it provides scholarships to most of the students .\nthe family ' s martha tilaar foundation teaches farmers organic farming techniques and advocates the use of natural dyes in the country ' s signature batik prints . she ' s been a foster parent for numerous traditional medicinal herbal drink ( jamu ) vendors for the past 19 years , helping them to introduce new methods and ingredients .\nhis eka tjipta foundation boosts education and environmental conservation in indonesia . this year it provided 1 million saplings to the government ' s billion tree campaign . its sumatera quake schools rehabilitation program rebuilds schools in parts of jambi province . it also helped set up economics for life , an entrepreneurship program for students in 25 high schools .\nowner of benesse , leading cram - school operator and correspondence - course seller .\nestablished the chichu art museum on naoshima island in 2004 ; costs are covered by dividends from a 2 % stake in benesse . set up an education foundation in 2007 with 2 . 3 % of his company ' s stock . it promotes education in his home region of okayama , offering awards and grants worth $ 1 . 4 million a year . he also donates $ 1 million annually to communities affected by depopulation and a weak local economy .\nestablished the funai foundation for information technology in 2001 , donating 4 . 3 % of his company ' s stock . funding research scientists in japan , it makes annual awards of up to $ 33 , 000 in electronics , robotics and computer science . it also paid for a 500 - seat auditorium at kyoto university .\nhelps the bankrupt city of yubari in his native hokkaido pay for thousands of cherry and maple trees to attract more tourists . runs an annual $ 650 , 000 scholarship fund that places chinese and other asian students in japanese universities . has given money to survivors of the 2004 niigata earthquake in japan , victims of the 2005 sumatra earthquake in indonesia and the 2008 temblor in china ' s sichuan province .\nson of politician ryoichi sasakawa , whom the u . s . arrested ( but did not indict ) as a suspected war criminal .\nruns the nippon foundation , japan ' s biggest charity , which his father established in 1962 with profits from motorboat racing . it focuses on fighting leprosy but also donates prosthetic limbs to vietnam and trains farmers in africa . at home it refurbishes vacant buildings in depressed regions and donates cars and buses to disabled and elder - care groups .\ndonated $ 400 , 000 to the kechara soup kitchen , which she helps run . delivers 830 packets of vegetarian food a week to urban poor in kuala lumpur ; also assisting with job placement and other services . she started the kitchen in 2006 with 5 friends .\nhis sp setia foundation , which he began in 2000 , pays the school fees and basic essentials for 2 , 300 children a year . it also provides medical aid to the disabled and poor as well as community enrichment programs . liew ' s charitable contributions totaled $ 100 , 000 last year .\nhonored by queen elizabeth ii with a commander of the most excellent order of the british empire for his philanthropic work . doesn ' t disclose how much he donates to charity each year . one recipient he favors is the pride foundation , which promotes awareness of breast cancer and provides support to victims ; his wife died of breast cancer .\nhelped start tabang mindanaw , which does humanitarian work and community building in war - torn mindanao , and volunteer alliance hands on manila . a cofounder and active director of the gifts & graces fair trade foundation : advises marginalized groups on selling their crafts , products . also started a newsboy scholarship foundation .\nbuilt hair salon empire , a beauty products factory , spa resort and four ricky reyes learning institutes .\nhair stylist to celebrities has donated $ 20 million toward health care and job training for the poor over the past decade . covers costs of child haus , a 220 - bed home for poor children and their families who come to manila for cancer treatment . after typhoon ondoy organized a soup kitchen to help feed 50 , 000 people over 14 days .\nafter decades supporting higher education and training , now focuses on basic public education through the synergeia foundation , which took over many former ford foundation school programs in 2003 . has donated $ 240 , 000 to synergeia and enlisted friends to sponsor reading programs . donated $ 20 , 000 to rebuild typhoon - damaged schools in naga city .\nto mark sons ' weddings in the 1990s , gave a total of $ 30 million to the metrobank foundation , which promotes education , visual arts and health care . donated $ 350 , 000 last year to typhoon relief . recently donated prime manila property , where the foundation will build a 1 , 000 - bed nonprofit hospital .\nowns the clothing and accessories chain with older sister , sulim . a fifth of profits go to their church , city harvest and other charities . elim devotes most of her time to philanthropy . her focus : youth and community development . 77th street has\nadopted\n25 children through world vision ' s feed the hungry program and sponsors cleft - palate surgeries for needy kids . helped set up the country ' s first arts market where needy or physically impaired individuals can sell products .\nset up a foundation , called the binjai tree , in late 2008 with a donation of $ 3 . 4 million . keeps his charity quiet but is believed to have begun giving to health care causes and the arts in singapore . after local charities were in the news for mismanaging funds in recent years , he started an organization to raise the standard of charitable governance and professionalism .\noversees the foundation started in 1952 by his father , lee kong chian , who built a rubber business fortune . it ' s handed out $ 250 million over the years , mostly to education , the underprivileged and the arts . most of the education money goes to college scholarships , libraries and new research centers . in recent years it donated $ 35 million to the singapore management university and $ 20 million to the national university of singapore . last year it gave large amounts to the national cancer centre .\ntook the reins from his step - grandmother , margaret lien , last year after serving on the board since 2002 . his grandfather , banker and hotelier lien ying chow , started the foundation in 1980 . he ' s helped professionalize the operations , making it one of the most well - run and transparent foundations in singapore . it ' s distributed more than $ 35 million to education , elder care and environmental causes over the past 4 years .\ndonates $ 40 , 000 each year to a young people ' s science camp , where children learn about energy and the environment . also gives $ 70 , 000 to the annual\nconcert of love ,\nwhich brings together disabled and underprivileged youngsters . last year he also contributed $ 700 , 000 to the grand bell film award and to korean athletics , with the goal of boosting the country ' s image abroad .\ngrew up in bitter poverty and started his career working in a traditional market before eventually founding his group . since 1997 he ' s donated $ 220 , 000 , largely to the nation ' s biggest charity , community chest of korea . in 2006 he set an example by giving away the $ 100 , 000 he received as gifts from guests at his daughter ' s wedding . he ' s also helped iraqi refugees , the red cross and food for the hungry international .\nfocused on helping the less fortunate after recovering from symptoms related to overwork - - arthritis and eye disorders . has collected donations before each of the 23 marathons he ' s run over the last decade , with sk energy matching the funds raised . the total of $ 1 million over the years has been used to help the disadvantaged , including north korean defectors , and for reforestation projects in china .\na leading patron of traditional korean music . sponsors rageum , a traditional orchestra that performs each year at the daeborum ( first day of the new moon ) festival , and funds music teachers . he ' s also opened an art gallery and music hall at the crown - haitai headquarters in seoul .\na vegetable vendor in the central market in taitung in eastern taiwan since 1963 .\ndropped out of school after her mother died and began selling vegetables to help support the family of 7 . works virtually every day . donated $ 32 , 000 for a children ' s fund in 2004 and another $ 144 , 000 the next year to help build a library at a school she attended . gave $ 31 , 000 in 2006 to the city ' s kids alive international orphanage and has spent $ 11 , 000 to support 3 orphans there . plans to set up a $ 313 , 000 fund this year to help the poor with education and health care .\nchairman of sunlight electronics laboratory and a professor at national taipei university of technology .\nvowed in college to put his yet to be earned fortune into something meaningful . donated his first $ 50 in the mid - 1970s . later the mysterious ailment of his then 5 - year - old daughter and her quick and seemingly miraculous recovery spurred him to give away $ 15 , 000 . since then his donations have totaled $ 8 million , including $ 400 , 000 delivered to the taiwan fund for children & families in 2006 , for which he dressed up as santa claus . plans to give $ 1 . 9 million each year .\nlast march donated $ 3 million to his alma mater , national chengchi university in taipei , where he majored in journalism and met his chinese literature major wife . the gift , the largest the university has ever received , will fund journalism and chinese literature lectures in the name of his mother . he ' s also pledged $ 6 million to help it build a mass communications building . he ' s vowed to make $ 300 million in charitable contributions over his lifetime .\nquickly stepped up to donate $ 3 million to the relief efforts after typhoon morakot battered the country . chang yung - fa of evergreen group , terry gou of hon hai precision industry and bruce cheng of delta electronics , who we ' ve honored as heroes of philanthropy in the past , also each donated $ 3 million and had their companies make contributions . in 2003 tsai gave $ 7 . 8 million to the college of law at national taiwan university . the money was earmarked for 2 energy - efficient complexes containing a library and classrooms , which opened last june .\nover the last 15 years has contributed more than $ 500 , 000 a year to various education , child welfare and buddhist causes . family ' s buddharaksa foundation assists orphans and other underprivileged children and is run by daughters varnnee and tipaporn . it ' s created a program that helps schools become self - sufficient - - it ' s built 4 chicken farms to supply schools with eggs ; the surplus is sold and profits used to fund school programs . he ' s also built or restored more than a dozen buddhist temples in thailand .\nhis roy e . heinecke scholarship fund , named for his father , sends hundreds of children to school annually . celebrates his june 4 birthday by giving 20 , 000 workers the day off to do charity work . they paint schools and repair orphanages .\neach project is decided by local staff ,\nsays heinecke , who pitches in .\nit ' s not about how much money you give , but what you accomplish .\nafter pledging to bequeath his assets to the amata foundation - - which he founded to promote education , arts , culture and environmental causes - - he ' s spending less time running his business and more on philanthropy . recently donated 400 acres to thailand ' s ministry of science & technology for construction of a science education and research center .\nwith wife , wanna , supports education and buddhist causes , as well as efforts to reintroduce elephants into the wild . funds free medical care to needy patients . joined with other donors and the government to finance a $ 30 million kidney research center and medical education center . through the sal chalermkrung foundation he ' s helping to preserve classical thai masked dancing .\nher charitable endeavors first came to public attention in 2005 and she has been honored before for her selfless giving \u2014 in 2010 , she was selected by forbes asia as one of its 48 heroes of philanthropy , time magazine ranked her as one of the top 100 influential individuals in the world and reader\u2019s digest named her the fourth recipient of the reader\u2019s digest asian of the year award . she received an award from the ministry of education and in january it was announced that a new bridge in taitung city would be named after her .\nsince receiving those accolades , she has continued to give , donating nt $ 1 million to the red cross society on double ten national day in october last year .\ncomments will be moderated . remarks containing abusive and obscene language , personal attacks of any kind or promotion will be removed and the user banned .\nsubscribe \u2027 advertise \u2027 employment \u2027 about us \u2027 contact us \u2027 rss copyright \u00a9 1999 - 2018 the taipei times . all rights reserved .\nshe ' s planning to establish a fund to help the poor with education , food and health care . amazing , but of all she has given away , her greatest gift is her example .\ncorrection appended : may 6 , 2010 . the original version of this article misidentified the location of the market as southern taiwan . the market is located in eastern taiwan .\nshe does this for up to 18 hours a day , six days a week . but no matter how much money she makes , she spends no more than a few dollars a day on herself so that she can give away the rest .\nthe donations included money inherited from her father , royalties from a book written about her and cash prizes for her work .\neveryone can do it . it ' s not just me . it ' s not how much money you make that matters , but how you use your money ,\nshe says ."]}
{"id": 54331, "summary": [{"text": "simultaneous recruiting of new graduates or periodic recruiting of new graduates ( \u65b0\u5352\u4e00\u62ec\u63a1\u7528 shinsotsu-ikkatsu-saiy\u014d ) is the custom that companies hire new graduates all at once and employ them .", "topic": 2}, {"text": "this custom was unique to japan and south korea , however , a 2010 age discrimination law enforced in south korea bans employers from discriminating against job-seekers who have recently graduated from high school or university .", "topic": 2}, {"text": "now japan is the only country practising this custom . ", "topic": 16}], "title": "simultaneous recruiting of new graduates", "paragraphs": ["simultaneous recruiting of new graduates should be replaced with some new system \u2013 recruiting people at any time of year , whenever new vacancies come up in departments . fluidity of labour with no distinction of new or formerly graduates should be more considered .\nsimultaneous recruiting of new graduates . a practice in japan where employers hire university students all at once and discriminate against already graduated students .\nsimultaneous recruiting of new graduates . a practice in japan where employers hire university students all at once and discriminate against already graduated students . : wikipedia\nsimultaneous recruiting of new graduates is the custom that companies hire new graduates all at once and employ them . this custom is unique to japan and south korea . in japan , japanese post - war economic miracle spread this custom among many companies in order to produce steady employment every year .\nas a result of the system of simultaneous recruitment of new graduates , students\u2019 job - hunting activities in japan often follow a similar pattern in terms of methods , characteristics and schedules .\nthe simultaneous recruiting of new graduates is a common practice in japan , and most students tend to enter a company straightaway after graduating . in order to do so , they start the sh\u016bkatsu process in their third year at university .\nin japanese society , the value of degrees in higher education is extremely low . if one has a doctorate in science , he can ' t expect employment at a respectable job . japan ' s idiosyncratic simultaneous recruiting of new graduates is probably a large factor .\nthe new system is aimed at recruiting people that existing employees want to work with , according to officials at the ad agency .\nas a college professor and someone that advises firms on the design of college recruiting programs , i have come up with a long list of the advantages of hiring recent graduates .\nthe japanese academic year ends in march and new graduates open the door to the next chapter of their lives on april 1 . usually , japanese university students start looking for a job in autumn ( or even summer for internship opportunities ) of their 3rd year in university , attend in briefing sessions each company provide in winter then start the actual process such as exams and interviews in spring . this is known as \u2018shushoku katsudo\u2019 or \u2018simultaneous recruiting of new graduates\u2019 .\nthe goal of all students is to secure an informal offer of employment as soon as possible once the official selection process begins in their fourth and final year . however , this simultaneous recruiting of new graduates increasingly resembles an anachronism in the war for global talent now faced by japanese firms , especially as it discourages either study abroad or postgraduate study .\nnew ideas \u2014 they bring numerous new ideas that they\u2019ve acquired from leading - edge thinkers and professors that continually challenge them to think differently .\nasatsu - dk is just one of the companies adopting new ways to recruit employees .\nfor the 2017 business year starting in april , asatsu - dk changed its system of hiring new graduates and began allowing job seekers to choose who they want to be interviewed by .\nunlike many new graduates , issei iimura won\u2019t feel too nervous next spring when he begins working at asatsu - dk inc . , a major advertising company in tokyo .\nan opportunity to influence curriculum \u2014 even the process of college recruiting allows you to build relationships with faculty . over time this many help you in steering the curriculum so that graduates more closely fit your future needs .\nthis kind of news makes us feel new graduates mean everything in the job hunting . it only upsets students and unfortunately some of them end up in sweatshops . this job hunting structure is a problem .\nrakuten already dropped it for engineering new graduates . i wouldn ' t be surprised at all if they dropped it for the business - side as well in the next 5 years .\nfor male new graduates , this year\u2019s rate is 81 . 3 % with the rise of 0 . 6 points on the same period last year , for female new graduates , 82 . 0 with the rise of 1 . 7 points . for national and public university students , it\u2019s 86 . 5 % with the decrease of 1 . 1 points and for private university students , it was 80 . 1 % with the rise of 1 . 9 points .\npingback : making smart recruiting decisions \u2013 there is great , there is better \u2026 . | | sheila greco associatessheila greco associates ( )\nto survive in this rather severe postbubble situation amid stagnant domestic demand , a decrease in exports , and an increase of imports , japanese corporations have finally started reforming traditional practices concerning employment . these reforms include the introduction of an annual salary system , the abolition of a regular annual raise in the basic wage rate , the reduction of simultaneous recruiting of new graduates , and the increase of mid - career hiring . according to a survey on corporate activities conducted by the economic planning agency in january 1996 , 90 % of the listed companies felt a need to reduce labor costs . to this end , nearly half the companies answered that , in the future , they will review the wage system based on seniority . they also listed deemphasizing the recruitment of new graduates , the reduction of overtime work , and the restraint of a raise in the basic wage rate as necessary steps to be taken .\nhahahhahahhahahahhahahahahhahahahhahahahahhahahahahah\u2026\u2026 . . lol \ud83d\ude09 we need a new plot director . you want this job gerhana ?\nreader comments are listed below . comments are currently closed and new comments are no longer being accepted .\nbasically , in order for new graduates to enter a company in april , an application period and employment offer notification period are determined . ( recently , some companies hire employees in september or even throughout the year . )\ncomfortable with technology \u2014 new grads expect to use technology and have no fear of it . they learn new technologies rapidly , and this , combined with their extensive knowledge of the latest hardware and software , automatically makes them a high - value hire both for current and future needs .\nfor example , major internet and telecom firm softbank corp . has abandoned the practice of simultaneous interviews , or interviewing many job seekers within a short span of time , and has started hiring job applicants up to age 30 throughout the year .\nhowever , there are signs wherever you look that various actors are trying to improve the system for all concerned . engineering is one field in which postgraduate study is now actively encouraged by employers . new recruitment methods have also appeared in recent years that connect employers with japanese graduates of overseas schools .\nif you\u2019re not seeing these attributes in your recent college hires , interns , or those you are courting , the problem is most likely a result of major weaknesses in your recruiting process and not with \u201cthis latest generation\u201d of college students .\nmultitasking ability \u2014 they grew up in a multitasking world , so they look forward to being assigned to simultaneous tasks . experienced hires might consider it overloading when you expect multiple tasks to be done simultaneously .\nthis wraps up the main process for students who wish to enter a company as new graduates . yet , there may be slight changes schedule - wise , considering that some companies may carry out their recruitment activities over a different time period while others do so all year round .\nsoftbank hopes to attract a variety of people , including graduates of overseas universities , and to reduce the strain on students compelled to decide where to work in just a short period before april every year .\nin general , japan ' s employment structure may be characterized by a seniority wage system , in - house unions , a lifetime employment system , collective employment of new graduates , and on - the - job training . the system also supports job rotation within the company , with the aim of creating nonspecialist , all - purpose employees .\nthis year ministry of health , labour and welfare , and ministry of education , culture , sports , science and technology announced the job offer rate of new graduates from universities is 81 . 7 % . doesn\u2019t this seem a bit high ? japanese netizens discuss what this number really means with regards to gender , employment type , employment system , university and so on .\nunder these conditions , unemployment in may of this year reached record high of 3 . 5 % . employment opportunities for new graduates are currently very limited , particularly for female graduates ( pundits have dubbed it\nthe ice age\n) . the increase rate of wages , negotiated between employees and labor unions during the\nspring labor offensive ,\nhas dropped every year for the past five years . it is feared that anxiety about future income may influence personal consumption . fortunately , no serious social unrest has erupted as a result of these severe employment conditions .\nin these countries , most students do job hunting during their period of attendance at universities or high schools to get informal decisions of employment . since companies like to hire only new graduates , some students who have not found a job as graduation approaches opt to stay in school another year . most companies pay few attention to academic records or a student ' s experience , preferring to train new employees themselves . the other sides , throughout employment is common in other countries , so people tend to do job - hunting after graduation .\ni don\u2019t believe dr . sullivan writes this to discriminate against more seasoned employees , but rather to remind recruiters that new grads have value as well .\nsome companies also choose to employ outstanding university graduates regardless of their nationality . in such cases , the companies conduct recruitment activities equally for both japanese and international students . an increasing number of major japanese companies have recently been taking on new workers in this way . therefore , it is important for students to do thorough company and industry research in order to fully understand each company\u2019s specific needs regarding human resources .\njapanese companies that practice lifetime employment and in - house employee training usually hire new graduates at the same time each year . these companies hold recruitment examinations and make offers of employment while the potential employee is still in college , having them start work right after graduation . due to this employment practice , a labor market for mid - career workers and job changers in japan is smaller than that of other countries .\ntoyota , for example , hired more than 1 , 500 graduates in 2010 , nearly halving the intake from the year before and plans to cut it further to 1 , 200 for the upcoming year . the company may offer more jobs later on , but those who missed out on the current round of hiring will have a slim chance to land one because they will get trumped by fresh graduates .\nthe traditional labor market is not enough to satisfy these demands ; an external labor market for white - collar workers and executives is also required . other necessary reforms include making company pensions and retirement allowance systems portable , reviewing tax incentive benefits , assessing welfare programs , abolishing simultaneous recruitment of new graduates , treating newly hired mid - career workers appropriately , and creating personnel rating and wage systems that reflect the abilities of employees . workers need to invest in themselves to acquire skills the market demands . they can no longer depend on in - house training to develop their abilities . through efforts like these japan can avoid the employment problems faced by europe and the united states .\nasatsu - dk also saw a decline in the number of job seekers who later spurned job offers , they said , because the system helps new recruits establish ties with senior employees through interviews and exams .\nmany japanese companies essentially operate a lifetime employment system in an effort to aid the stable development of the company and promote job stability for employees . this system is grounded in the idea that it secures business continuity and enables better business judgement based on a long - term vision . consequently , japanese companies prefer to hire and train people who are just starting out in their career , with new graduates the main focus of their hiring strategy .\noh yeah i\u2019ve seen that a few times but really that \u201cv\u201d sign dominates . get rid of that \u201cv\u201d sign and i\u2019ll be satisfied because asians will have to be creative in thinking up a new sign .\ndiverse ideas \u2014 each year , the diversity levels of graduating classes increase making them more diverse than the available experienced hire pool . if your college recruiting program has an effective diversity component , the diverse thinking of these college hires will add richness to your teams and decision - making because diverse individuals see things differently .\nonly less than 50 % of graduates with university degrees in their 20s are permanent employees . the rest is unemployed or temps or just with part - time jobs . these people are mainly with the arts backgrounds . taking account of it , the majority is with temps . temps are not something to be ashamed of any more .\nfaster time to productivity \u2014 because they learn quickly , have high energy levels , have few family commitments and they have no professional biases to unlearn , new college hires may actually reach the minimum required level of productivity faster than experienced hires .\nwe took the april 2016 graduates as an example to best illustrate the sh\u016bkatsu process . however , don\u2019t forget that dates change depending on the school year , so you will have to check dates yourselves for other 2017 promotions onwards .\ni\u2019ve also seen workplaces get stagnant because they only hire experienced workers that break out in a sweat if their old , comfortable ways of doing things are even remotely challenged . new grads have a place in the workplace when balanced with seasoned workers . they need each other .\neasier to manage \u2014 although they may ask lots of questions initially , they may actually be easier to manage . this is because they seldom have the level of entitlement , professional biases , and political awareness that experienced hires usually have . because they are new , they are less likely to argue , play politics , or complain .\nwell actually there is a \u201cwhite\u201d american culture to some extent , just like there\u2019s an asian , black and hispanic american culture . there are no fake cultures . culture is culture , no matter how old or new it is . but america is a blend of cultures no doubt , although the dominant culture is still derived from people of european descent .\nnow is the perfect time \u2014 in the past , a weak employer brand image or a poorly designed college recruiting program may have resulted in your firm hiring lower performing college hires . however , because almost no one is actively hiring large numbers on campuses these days , you could cherry - pick the very best if you are willing to act quickly .\nthe protraction of this recession is a result of the reaction to the excesses of the\nbubble\neconomy of the late 1980s . though this cyclic factor is important , serious structural factors were also at work in the background , including the collapse of the myth of ever - rising land prices , long held as a given in japan , and the primary cause of the bad debt problems of many japanese financial institutions .\nin order to avoid hindering your studies , companies restrain from starting their recruiting activities until march . still , sh\u016bkatsu support websites ( rikunabi , mynavi , en , etc . ) open their doors around that period and enable the submission of entries to companies . then , documentation regarding information sessions , company guides , recruitment , and such is sent out by companies to students who submitted \u201centries\u201d . you must remember that sending an entry is different from an application ; it sends companies a declaration of intent , basically conveying your interest in their activities . furthermore , each corporation\u2019s website provides information on its recruiting activities . since the number of corporate information sessions greatly increases over that period , all of a sudden sh\u016bkatsu becomes rather hectic and time - consuming . while gathering detailed data on companies\u2013their work , achievements , recruits , etc . \u2013you need to start concentrating your aim an industry or companies of interest . regarding corporate information sessions , attendance becomes compulsory as you progress along the selection process .\ni see the same type of news at this time of every single year . some of jobs are permanent and some are temporary but overall , the rate reaches beyond 90 % by the end of march anyway .\nyeah it is kind of superficial . i didn\u2019t even think of that when i looked at those pictures .\nthis article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the library of congress country studies . - japan\nthere wasn\u2019t a purchase of mexican land , it was a condition of a treaty forced on mexico by the us at the end of the war . treaties forced on the losing side of a war are never fair .\ncollege hiring is about to ramp up again \u2014 and the very best college recruiting organizations would argue it ramped up several months back \u2014 so now is an opportune time to conduct an roi analysis to determine when and where you should hire college grads instead of experienced hires . understanding the unique competencies and skills that college students bring to a business is important not just in determining the number needed , but where to place them .\na global perspective \u2014 many u . s . - based schools have a high percentage of international students . the curriculum in nearly every discipline these days focuses on global issues . as a result , you can be sure that new college hires will think globally , as well as feel comfortable working with internationally located individuals .\non december 9th , keidanren revised its guidelines a second time to recommend june as the starting point for formal selection procedures in 2016 . yet there\u2019s a sense in which all this shuffling masks a larger problem , which is that the japanese university system is subordinated to corporate interests and frequently failing in its higher purpose of producing top - class graduates and research .\nin the past , japanese corporations could have advanced into new sectors while preserving the existing sectors . however , because of the drop in overall growth , it became impossible for them to advance into new sectors unless the unprofitable sectors were reduced as a countermeasure . it also demanded that the workers be knowledgeable about issues concerning completely different specialties . technologies are changing at lightning speed , and it is difficult to adapt to these drastic changes simply by in - house education or job rotations ; the domestic labor market does not function well under these conditions . under the seniority wage system , the increase of middle - aged and elderly workers and the decrease of young workers will result in an increased average wage and thus bring on higher labor costs .\nin response to criticism , japan\u2019s business federation keidanren issued new guidelines for this year that were intended to postpone the start of the official graduate selection process from april until august . not only were keidanren\u2019s guidelines ignored by many companies , they only succeeded in lengthening the time students spent researching the job market and contributed to an increase in anxiety all round .\nuse of this site constitutes acceptance of our user agreement and privacy policy . \u00a9 2018 reddit inc . all rights reserved .\nfollowing the onset of japan\u2019s economic recession in the early 1990s , the number of company positions available for prospective high school and university graduates dramatically declined , and young japanese ceased to enjoy the favorable situation , that had long prevailed in which the great majority of job seekers were able to become permanent employees of companies . at the same time , there was a great increase in the number of young people who were engaged in unstable forms of employment , such as temporary or part time work , and who are known as \u201cfreeters . \u201d the term \u201cfreeter\u201d was first coined in the late 1980s when the economy was booming , and it originally referred to young people who refused to become permanent employees , instead engaging in temporary or part time work . many of these hoped eventually to become professionals in the worlds of music or the theatre and the like . at first the problem of \u201cfreeters\u201d was seen as a problem concerning a shift in young people\u2019s attitude to work .\nwillingness to travel \u2014 fewer outside - of - work commitments and a high level of excitement regarding exploring and travel means that they are more willing to take assignments that require a significant amount of travel .\nin recent weeks it has been widely reported that south korea continues to have a growing economy , and is being sought as a place to do business . this article will summarize three significant new labor and employment laws of which both local employers in korea as well as multi - national employers should be aware before they either start to do business in south korea or expand their current business ventures .\nboth have tourist hotspots and the amount of travellers going into the us exceeds that of japan , usa is a bigger country so it makes sense in a lot of ways . its not a simple thing to answer .\nconcerning the education system , the federation of economic organizations published a proposal in march this year that emphasized the importance of corporate initiatives , along with the traditional request of fostering creative people . the proposal also stressed the development of an open employment system that welcomes people with various talents , the clarification of human resources wanted by each company , the appropriate evaluation of talent in employment , a shift to recruitment throughout the year , an increase of mid - career hiring , a multitrack employment system , and ability evaluations . this proposal at least partially shows the sense of crisis that many japanese companies feel .\ni thought there were instances of racism from neo nazi skinheads in oz recently of them beating up foreign exchange students and factory workers ? as of 2012 . . white 92 % , asian 7 % , aboriginal and other 1 %\ntotally right ! and on top of it we keep on importing crap in the form of both people and products but exporting keep jobs and increasing unemployment .\nfast change and agility \u2014 nothing more accurately describes the business world these days than intense competition and rapid change . if you\u2019re going to be successful , you\u2019re going to need agile individuals who are not just capable of fast change but also those who literally look forward to it . fortunately college grads have a combination of youth and an excitement for trying new things that makes them more willing to accept and adapt to rapid change . they\u2019re also agile and as a result they are able to shift rapidly and frequently between unrelated tasks .\nyou might only get one shot at them \u2014 whichever firm hires a new grad , it literally has a chance to keep them forever . meaning that if this firm treats them well , they may remain at this firm throughout their entire career . however , if you only hire experienced hires , you may have missed your one and only chance to monopolize this particular individual .\nan epic description of a battle in china where early gunpowder weapons are employed .\nthe world sucks , mostly because it is full of humans . in fact , 100 % of the reason that the world sucks is because of the fucking densely populated asian countries with ugly , stupidd , coprrupt asians that infest this planet .\nhigh levels of innovation \u2014 there is a great deal of academic research indicating that many great innovators do their best and most groundbreaking work in their youth . midcareer hires may bring continuous improvement but lower levels of radical inflection - point innovation .\ni would help you argue with them but i cannot handle some of the content on chinasmack . when i saw a picture of that man burning to death on the sidewalk and pictures of netizens standing around taking photos of him and not putting it out \u2013 chinasmack became too much . i realized i was looking at something that was very evil and that to view those images amounted to a sick form of voyeurism .\ngive considerable thought to the kind of work you wish to like to engage in .\njob - hunting activities , which end with the acquisition of an offer of employment from a company , can take a long time ( 6 months to 1 year ) .\nlet me say that this is of course not personal as i am a big fan of john sullivan . he is as nice a person as you will ever meet .\njapan ranks 19th among the 19 oecd countries regarding freedom of choice in life .\nthese japanese - style structures were established under and supported by the rapid growth of corporations , by a few highly educated people , by the existence of full - time housewives who assumed the responsibilities of the entire household , by the large number of self - employed people , and by the small and mid - sized companies that characterized postwar japanese society .\na person needs to be really , really low to rejoice in the misfortune , disadvantage , poverty and suffering of others and unfortunately , there\u2019s just too many of those comments there .\nits the same for everyone of every race , we are all hypocrite , including me .\nthis 80 % is a bluff . the rate is actually 60 % , including sweatshops and smes . it\u2019s based on the number of real geeks that gave a proper report of future employment . the 25 % are jobless and 80 % of 75 % are only permanent employees .\ncopy the url of that page , and voila , you can link to that exact version .\nit leaves thousands of young japanese sidelined in extended studies , part - time jobs or on the dole instead of supporting the domestic economy as confident consumers and productive workers aging japan badly needs .\nprohibition of age discrimination . effective january 1 , 2010 , age discrimination is prohibited in all aspects of employment , including in benefits , training , education , employment decisions , payments ( both wage and non wage ) , promotion , retirement , and relocation . this law , known as the amendment to the age on prohibition of age discrimination in employment and aged employment promotion , enhances the age discrimination law that has been in effect in south korea since march 2009 ) . the ministry of labor can investigate any allegations of violations of this law , and can issue corrective orders . practical implications for employers . employers will need to change their practices , policies , and training to ensure that age discrimination does not exist in any of the areas of employment as required in this law .\ni don\u2019t go on chinasmack that much . way too chaotic and hectic for me . most of the articles are shocking , tragic , rage inducing and what\u2019s worse are some of the unbearable comments .\nit is vital that your wishes and abilities correspond with the needs and expectations of your employer . be sure to conduct thorough research regarding the employment and working conditions of any company you consider joining .\npress j to jump to the feed . press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts\ntrue , fobs are naive . . especially those that have never been out of the country . .\nthe office of international students offers a variety of opportunities in which both japanese and international students can participate , lean about each other\u2019s cultures and deepen their personal relationships . for further information , please see the\ni read the article blasting the pursuit of the phd just yesterday . i then poured through the listing of job opportunities advertised in that very issue . many of them would undoubtedly require a phd for hire and many of them expressly state it . i am in the last year of my phd in the u . s . and i do not consider a waste of time . i am in the agricultural sciences . if i had merely received a bachelor degree in science , i would be confined to being a lab rat for the rest of my career . i would not have the opportunity to innovate or question . if i stopped at a master ' s degree , my fate would be similar . the phd allows me to pursue a career in academia , private industry or government agencies . the purpose of the masters is to teach the skills of science . the purpose of the phd is to become an expert in a field and lead innovation in that field in the future . i have chosen this path so that i am not stuck cleaning beakers and diluting chemicals for the rest of my years . citizens of the united states already ponder upon academics and scientists with disgust . encouraging such ideas is shameful .\nfifty years have passed since the end of world war ii , and these conditions have changed . the elderly comprise an ever - increasing share of the population , and women continue to have fewer children . moreover , economic growth rates have dropped with rises in income ; this , in turn , has dampened overall business opportunities . more and more young people are attending universities and colleges , and the employment rate of women is increasing partly as a result of the equal employment opportunity law between men and women . this means that the number of career workers\u00e9\u2014which formerly consisted mostly of a rather small number of male graduates\u00e9\u2014is increasing dramatically . moreover , the number of full - time housewives is decreasing ; the idea of a household that , in the past , had been a place to support corporate warriors after their battles , is changing significantly . furthermore , changes in the industrial structure have brought about a decrease in the number of self - employed people ; as a result , most people became , in substance , salaried workers for life .\nduring the period of strong economic growth from 1960 to 1973 , wage levels rose rapidly . nominal wages increased an average of 13 % per year while real wages rose 7 % each year . wage levels then stagnated as economic growth slowed . between 1973 and 1987 annual nominal and real wage increases dropped to 8 % and 2 % , respectively . wages began rising in 1987 as the value of the yen sharply appreciated . in 1989 salaried workers receiving the highest average pay hikes over the previous year were newspaper employees ( 6 . 7 % ) , followed by retail and wholesale workers ( 6 % ) and hotel employees ( 5 . 7 % ) . workers in the steel ( 2 . 5 % ) and shipbuilding ( 4 . 2 % ) industries fared worse . the salaries of administrative and technical workers were about 20 % higher than those of production workers . in the late 1980s , with wages in manufacturing firms having 500 or more workers indexed at 100 , enterprises with 100 to 499 employees were indexed at 79 , those with thirty to ninety - nine employees at 64 , and those with five to twenty - nine employees at 56 . 6 . the gap between wages paid to secondary school and college graduates was slight but widened as the employees grew older ; wages peaked at the age of fifty - five , when the former received only 60 to 80 % of the wages of the latter .\naccording to this survey , 707 , 000 students ( calculated as the number of applicants subtracted by one of potential recruits ) still haven\u2019t received job offers yet . on the other hand , 78 . 8 % of female students graduating from two - year colleges have received theirs already , which substantially exceeded the one of last year by 11 . 9 points . the person in charge for this survey in ministry of health , labour and welfare takes it as given that companies had held recruitment have finally decided to embark on recruitment again .\noh ! i wasnt around that long to see that side of cs . yes\u2026 i guess it has improved\nthe process includes \u2018self - assessment\u2019 , \u2018industry research\u2019 , \u2018company research\u2019 , \u2018submission of application form\u2019 and \u2018interview\u2019 .\nanother characteristic is that some japanese companies offer various kinds of recruitment examinations on several occasions throughout the year .\ncomfortable with the internet and social media \u2014 college students are much more likely to be familiar with and skilled in all aspects of the internet , and in particular the emerging area of social media and mobile applications .\nthere is a lot of criticism of this custom . one professor criticizes the process :\nif business is in a slump at the point of one ' s graduation and he can not get a job , this custom produces inequality of opportunity , and people in this age bracket tend to remain unemployed for a long time . another professors criticizes :\nif this custom is joined to permanent employment , it produces closed markets of employment , where outplacement is hard , and the employees tend to obey any and all unreasonable demands made by their companies so as not to be fired .\nwhether they get a job when they graduate decides their whole life ,\nsays yuki honda , a professor at the university of tokyo ' s graduate school of education .\nit ' s way different than in america where a lot of jobs require so many years ' worth of experience - in japan companies want zero experience because they want to mold and shape people into lifelong team members .\nbetter performance on the job \u2014 we know from professional sports that the performance of college grads can meet and sometimes exceed that of experienced players ( i . e . kobe and lebron ) . if you use a \u201csurgical\u201d data - driven college - hiring process , a majority of your hires will be above - average performers almost immediately . if the same process surgically targets grads with high levels of loyalty , your retention rates will also be exceptional .\nthe average japanese worker is entitled to fifteen days of paid vacation a year but usually takes only seven days .\nas well as being a social filter , the japanese university\u2019s other purpose is to act as a giant human resources holding center on behalf of corporate japan . it must keep a watchful eye over the chosen ones until they come of age , and afterwards keep them box - fresh until the company is ready to take possession of its property .\nthe survey carried out by ministry of health , labour and welfare , and ministry of education , culture , sports , science and technology showed on 15th march that the job offer rate of graduating university students this march is 81 . 7 % with the rise of 1 . 2 points on the same period last year . it\u2019s risen for the second consecutive year yet still nowhere near as high as the late 80 % level before the lehman\u2019s fall in 2008 .\nthat is a really high percentage\u2026 is it only for trial period , meaning they get the students , works for a while , evaluate them and only take in the one that are capable / more desirable then fire the rest ? because that may suggest a high percentage of students being employed . it also would be interesting if the article shows the percentage of those being lay off work so we can see the percentage of being hired vs percentage of being fired .\nis a term that refers to death by overworking in the japanese workplace . it is brought on by high amounts of\nmore than phds , the world is needing thinkers ; but , of course , who reached a doctoral degree is in an excellent position to be a thinker . but , what is \u201cthinking\u201d ? plato is the key : the truth is discovered through the creative dialogue , going from a contradiction to the essence of it , i . e the idea which either reconciles or surmounts the apparently opposite viewpoints . then , the true thinking process is a teamwork , and it should be conducted in a dialectic fashion . seeking out his team : this should be the task for a new phd . but not necessarily a team physically assembled : nowadays internet is an obvious tool for teamworking though it requires too much creativity in order to achieve a good result , but also to find out a way to pay ideas and work to the members of a team so amply considered as the proposed . that of that \u201cdoing a phd is often a waste of time\u201d is quite relative : it is a challenge , and , as in everything , one has to trust in a higher power , like socrates , who invoked the gods before starting his reasonings with his pupils or his contradictors in plato\u2019s dialogues .\neven if there is some truth to the conclusions drawn , to create a class of employees that we simply do not wish to hire due to all of the \u201creasons\u201d they are not as desirable as the college grads is fundamentally a terrible idea .\ni\u2019m not so much anti - war as i am anti - imperialist . one they get to know me well , many asians think i\u2019m a little crazy because i\u2019m nothing like they expect . yes i am critical of many things japanese , probably because i\u2019m not really fond of the culture despite being of japanese blood myself . i mean japanese seem to have lost their balls after wwii , always following america and the west and idolizing them , the \u201ckawai\u201d culture , all the conformity , constantly putting down fellow asians to hide their own insecurities . all of it just not my style . at least china and korea have a little more balls ( though they too seem weak ) . i\u2019m also very critical of america and their treatment of asians .\nat present , with more than half the married women in japan working , many have a strong sense of inequality toward such traditional systems . in addition , these systems often conflict with the desire to have a career ; women are often forced to stop working because of childbirth and child care . a gap also exists between contemporary values of young people and corporate welfare programs .\n\u201cmy four years at doshisha university helped to shape me into \u2018what i want to be\u2019 in the future . doshisha\u2019s liberal school culture allowed me to develop \u2018the ability to think for myself\u2019 and clarify my future goals . when i started job - hunting activities , i felt a little anxious about facing a job search in japan as an international student . i think i regarded my being an international student as a kind of handicap . but this belief was wrong . as the world becomes increasingly globalized , a number of companies have been recruiting international students who are competent in intercultural communication . the career center at doshisha university has a strong and well - developed support system to assist international students\u2019 job - hunting activities . the center provides guidance and seminars for international students , and also gives advice on how to write an application form and so on , all factors that enable me to proceed with my job - hunting activities with confidence . i hope you can find the company that allows you to fulfill your potential by doing a thorough self - assessment and fully utilizing the university\u2019s support systems . \u201d\nunion matters . the below two laws , amendments to the enforcement decree of the trade union and labor relations adjustment act [ \u201ctulraa\u201d ] were enacted in 1997 but did not become effective due to the activities of the union who were opposed these laws .\nthey come from both the original chinese netizens and more embarrassingly , some of the readers of chinasmack . thrown in the mix are many wise , rational and hopeful comments and that\u2019s the thing about that site . good and bad , it\u2019s all there .\nmy bad bro , i agree with you on alot of things . . i\u2019m an anarchist and i\u2019m anti - war also . . its weird too i\u2019ve met lots of asian americans that have this complex to where they believe the negative streotypes about their own folks . . and they say the same thing too you haven\u2019t met an asian like me . . that just means we\u2019re diverse . . i\u2019m the opposite of the model minority . . its just you seem really harsh and critical of everything japanese\nbin laden fought both the soviets and americans , the two most powerful countries in the world . he also fought on the battlefield when he was younger and put himself at risk as the leader of an organization opposed to america\u2019s interference in muslim affairs . hardly a display of cowardice . why isn\u2019t obama or bush fighting on the battlefield instead of giving orders from the comfort of the white house ? bin laden didn\u2019t want to destroy america , he just wanted to stop them from interfering with muslim affairs .\nalthough it is true that changes have been occurring in such systems recently , the characteristics of employment clearly have an influence on company culture . be sure to understand fully what kind of employment system operates at the company you are interested in working for .\nthe number of companies looking to recruit international students increases every year . based on a survey by disco , the ratio of companies employing study abroad students in 2013 was 35 . 2 % and is expected to rise to 48 . 4 % in 2014 .\ndk and kaz , i think you guys have a bit too much hate in your hearts . hatred towards whites and hatred towards other asian americans . we are all the same . i live in japan and i see how japanese worship whites , but it\u2019s not their fault . it\u2019s mostly coming from japan and the way they market commercials and print ad . in comics , many characters have blonde hair and blue eyes , tall , skinny , attributes that japanese don\u2019t have , many want these physical features , while retaining their cultural and racial pride . so it is not really worshipping whites because of any superiority issue , it\u2019s more or less based on the physical attributes . my coworker is blonde , she has to endure daily comments of \u201ckawaiiiii and sugoi and ina\u201d and because of this , the last 60 years has made japanese feel to some point inferior and i\u2019m talking about the japanese that want to look and emulate whites . i think now for the last few years and with abe the new pm he\u2019s giving the japanese emotional strength and reinstalling pride in the nation and that japanese don\u2019t have to be ashamed of being japanese\netiquette , then , forms a huge part of the job - hunting ritual . for those who question the point of all the information sessions , group interviews , and fanatical shoe - shining , all of it basically is the point . those who participate are being well groomed for corporate life as well as filtered one last time for desirable traits like personal sacrifice and rule - conscious behavior .\nmost universities are under the jurisdiction of ministry of education , culture , sports , science and technology . they can make those universities submit each job rate but they did ask them on the phone instead apparently ? what the hell ! suppose they can\u2019t announce all the universities\u2019 rates officially . rates of a few top ranking universities are being analysed and they find the 80 % rate high ? nonsense .\nand , to along the way , ease the suffering of those we can . suffering is not a lesson or a just dessert . it is an evolved mechanism that serves not our purposes but the purposes of natural selection . poverty is not the punishment for ills but where the evil of nature has not yet been beaten into temporary submission . it is an uncaring universe crushing our brethren underfoot .\nthe japan association of corporate executives , meanwhile , has proposed that companies hire applicants under the same conditions for five years after graduation .\ninstead , they said they were forced to toil under slavish conditions at one of three central pennsylvania mcdonald\u2019s franchises owned by andy cheung .\nthe career center receives many employment offers for international students at doshisha university . please be sure to make the most of this information .\nthey understand metrics \u2014 because they\u2019re fresh out of school , recent grads are likely to remember how to use numbers , statistics , and metrics . although they might not have any practical knowledge , their lack of fear related to numbers and metrics is a positive factor .\nit is probable that i was one of those 9 in 10 as i go into several churches most years - but not for flower arranging . maybe it was to look at the architecture or attend a wedding or funeral , certainly not to take part in worship as i am an atheist . my guess is that the majority of those who have been into a church in any given year are some sort of don ' t believe , don ' t know , don ' t care or some sort of rather vague spiritual tendency .\nprohibition of remuneration to full - time union officials . this law , which went into effect on july 1 , 2010 , bans the compensation for full - time union officers , and instead will provide time off for union officials to conduct collective bargaining duties while at work . regulations will be published in the first half of 2011 that will establish the number of hours that will be required for time off , as well as the employees allowed to take time off . a committee has been established to analyze these issues . practical issue for employers . employers will need to monitor the progress of the regulations expected to be published that will provide guidance on this law , including any requirements for the amount of permitted time off and the groups or definitions of employees who are union officials eligible for time off under this law .\ni still listen to tupac and his generation of rappers . these days most music is garbage imo . 80s and 90s were the best .\nsummarizing : a dog bitten by a snake is afraid of sausages . don\u2019t cry over spilt milk . each monkey on its own branch !\nto better understanding what kind of employment international students are interested in and to offer more appropriate and effective support , the career center receives registrations of desired employment and career paths from international students . for international students who wish to work in japan , please visit the career center ."]}
{"id": 54341, "summary": [{"text": "the polymet mine or northmet mining project is a proposed mining and processing operation in the northmet deposit in northeastern minnesota .", "topic": 12}, {"text": "the project is controversial with potential environment effects being a major concern . ", "topic": 19}], "title": "polymet mine", "paragraphs": ["minnesota health experts agree : a health impact assessment of the polymet mine plan is needed .\nnorthmet water modeling package , large table 3 ( mine site ) : groundwater data summary \u2013 mine site surficial aquifer ; large table 4 ( mine site ) : groundwater data summary \u2013 mine site bedrock ; large table 5 ( mine site ) : groundwater data analysis \u2013 mine site surficial aquifer ; and large table 6 ( mine site ) : groundwater data analysis \u2013 mine site bedrock , december 2014 .\npolymet ' s proposed mine in northeast minnesota would generate water pollution for up to 500 years .\npolymet\u2019s sulfide mine proposal is currently in a public objection period . click here to send your objection .\npolymet mine opponents to lay out objections to new review - kstp - press conference regarding polymet held at senate office bldg . 11 / 13 / 2015\n\u2022 march 27 : enviro groups ' latest suit slams ' sweetheart ' polymet deal \u2022 jan . 9 : forest service oks land swap for proposed polymet mine\npolymet mine site groundwater model calibration and predictions , great lakes indian fish and wildlife commission , jun 2015 .\nthe group duluth for clean water on tuesday reiterated its call for a contested case hearing on the permit to mine for the proposed polymet copper mine near hoyt lakes .\nthe plaque shown below is on display at the flambeau mine site . it describes the flambeau mine as \u2018the newest and smallest copper mine in the world . \u2019 if they couldn\u2019t get it right at \u2018the newest and smallest copper mine in the world , \u2019 how are they going to get it right at the much larger mine proposed by polymet ?\nshould polymet\u2019s proposed mine be compared to the flambeau mine ? , stephanie hemphill , minnpost , december 18 , 2015 ( plus comments submitted by laura gauger and others ) .\npolymet is a canadian corporation with a proposed\nnorthmet\nmine they ' d like to open near babbitt , minnesota . they propose an open pit sulfide ore mine .\nfor a 2015 side - by - side comparison ( fully referenced ) of the flambeau mine ( wisconsin ) and the northmet / polymet proposal ( minnesota ) , please click on the following link : flambeau mine \u2013 vs \u2013 polymet .\nfor a side - by - side comparison ( fully referenced ) of the flambeau mine ( wisconsin ) and the northmet / polymet proposal ( minnesota ) , please click on the following link : flambeau mine \u2013 vs \u2013 polymet ( november 2015 ) .\njustin mattson and steve koschak each live within a few miles of the proposed polymet copper mine and processing plant near hoyt lakes .\nthe state has signed off on the environmental review , but it is unlikely polymet will build a mine in the near future .\n\u201cpolymet names brad moore executive vp - environmental and governmental affairs , \u201d polymet press release , jan 24 , 2011 .\npolymet mining corporation has proposed a sulfide mine called the \u201cnorthmet project\u201d between babbitt and hoyt lakes , minnesota . this project proposes to develop an open - pit mine to extract copper , nickel and other metals .\ntwo wastewater treatment plants to treat polluted water from the mine site and the tailings basin would operate when the mine is running and would continue operating after the mine closes . treatment will be needed at the mine site for a minimum of 200 years and at the plant site for a minimum of 500 years .\ncomments on polymet mine site contaminant northward flowpath and groundwater model calibration , great lakes indian fish and wildlife commission , august 2015 and june 2015 .\npolymet ' s mine would initially be much smaller than many of the open pit copper mines in states like arizona and utah . but it ' s bigger than two copper - nickel mines in the midwest . the flambeau mine in wisconsin operated during the ' 90s and produced about 362 million pounds of copper over the life of the mine \u2014 what polymet hopes to produce in just five years of mining . one other midwestern copper - nickel mine is currently under construction in michigan ' s upper peninsula . the eagle mine owned by lundin mining is being built underground , where mining would take place for eight years . that mine would produce more nickel but less copper than polymet .\n\u2022 story : polymet an economic opportunity or too environmentally risky ? \u2022 map : sites of proposed copper - nickel mines \u2022 photos : ramping up to mine copper \u2022 timeline : polymet ' s history in minn .\n300 jobs to rule them all , one mine to bind them . . .\nthe mine still faces a public comment period before gov . mark dayton and federal agencies will make final decisions about whether to issue polymet its needed permits .\nin december 2013 , the minnesota department of natural resources ( dnr ) published the \u201csupplemental draft environmental impact statement\u201d for polymet\u2019s proposed mine . the public submitted a record number of comments for an environmental review document in minnesota , 58 , 000 . 98 % of these comments opposed the mine as proposed . the final environmental impact statement for polymet\u2019s sulfide mine proposal was officially published on november 13th , 2015 .\nstill , the mining industry was not able to keep the water clean and prevent long - term pollution problems at wisconsin\u2019s flambeau mine ( \u201cthe newest and smallest copper mine in the world\u201d and a mine that operated under laws branded as \u201ctough\u201d by the industry ) .\nmaccabee said that\u2019s cheaper than a treatment plant at the mine , but it increases the risk of spills and makes adequate long - term water treatment after the mine closes less likely .\non june 21 , 2016 , the hibbing area chamber of commerce ( hibbing , mn ) sponsored a presentation about wisconsin\u2019s flambeau mine entitled : \u201cthe flambeau mine : a 30 year history on environmental protection and stewardship at a nonferrous metallic mine . \u201d please click here for flyer .\nu . s . rep . rick nolan has introduced a bill to force completion of a land swap needed for the proposed polymet copper - nickel mine in northeastern minnesota .\ngov . mark dayton has decided not to conduct a human health assessment of the proposed polymet copper mine project , agreeing with state regulatory officials that the study isn\u2019t needed .\nthe polymet mine represents a new frontier for the iron range : a mine for copper and nickel , rather than the iron that gave it its name . but it\u2019s also an old frontier : a battle between economic and environmental interests with deep meaning for all sides .\nthe flambeau mine was a copper / gold / silver mine developed in a massive sulfide deposit near ladysmith , wisconsin in the 1990s . owned and operated by rio tinto of london and its kennecott subsidiary ( dba flambeau mining company ) , the mine was quite small by today\u2019s standards .\npolymet says the lawsuits are , in a way , a sign of progress for the company since they indicate the mine is nearing the end of its review and permitting process .\nthere\u2019s no way to know for sure . a few factors could lessen the mine\u2019s economic impact :\nstill , litigation can mean delays . especially lawsuits expected later in the process , when the state department of natural resources makes its decision whether to grant polymet a permit to mine .\npolymet ' s proposed mine is located near babbitt and the processing plant would repurpose u . s . steel ' s former plant in hoyt lakes . click map for larger version .\nsmartphone users , chemotherapy patients , environmentalists and people who care about minnesota\u2019s economy all have something in common : they should join us in supporting the proposed polymet mine in northeastern minnesota .\na decade after polymet mining corporation\u2019s symbol first appeared on the american stock exchange , minnesota has at last signed off on the bitterly fought environmental review of its proposed copper nickel mine .\nthe mine site is located within the superior national forest . is mining allowed on national forest land ?\nyet mattson and koschak have vastly different views on what minnesota ' s first copper mine might mean .\ndetails of the underground mine models . minnesota environmental quality board , 1978 . ( cn - 111 )\nmattson of aurora is the teacher . he ' s in favor of the proposed polymet mine that he says will create jobs and keep families on the range and kids in his classroom .\nthe plan for the polymet processing plant at hoyt lakes . click for larger version .\npolymet mine in hoyt lakes , minn . has been mired in a permitting battle for over eight years and the issue has become politicized in the state and particularly in the eighth congressional district .\npalcich worries that polymet is just the first mine in line . if it ultimately goes forward , she said , other copper - nickel mines exploring in the region could follow in its wake .\ndetails of the open pit mine model . minnesota environmental quality board , 1977 . ( cn - 110 )\npolymet is a junior mining company headquartered in vancouver , canada . the company has never operated a mine before , and is backed financially by the swiss company glencore . glencore has a significant financial stake in the company , and has an exclusive agreement to sell the mine\u2019s metals on the global commodities market .\nnolan , who represents northeastern minnesota , has been working to remove obstacles to both polymet and the proposed twin metals mine near ely , saying the minerals can be mined safely without harming the environment .\nbut two of the lawsuits filed allege the government undervalued the land it traded to polymet .\npolymet ceo jon cherry at one of his company ' s buildings near aurora , minn .\nwhat are the risks of polymet ? the assured impacts and risks are numerous , and accrue , not surprisingly , to the public , not the operators of the mine . here are just a few :\nminnesota law requires the company to put up enough money to cover the cost of closing a mine , and this one will require indefinite water treatment long after the copper and nickel is gone . and polymet would be the state\u2019s first copper - nickel mine , which carries far greater pollution risks than the taconite industry .\nthe dnr has received polymet\u2019s permit to mine , wetland replacement plan , water appropriation , dam safety , and public waters work permit applications . you can find these applications using the navigation menu above or below .\ni consent to receive email updates from polymet . i understand i can unsubscribe at any time .\nto eliminate that conflict , polymet has proposed a land exchange with the forest service as part of the eis . under the exchange , the company would trade several privately owned tracts of land inside national forest boundaries in st . louis , lake and cook counties , for the land where polymet wishes to mine .\nminneapolis ( ap ) \u2014 an environmental group says the design for the proposed polymet copper - nickel mine in northeastern minnesota has changed in significant ways that require regulators to conduct a fresh environmental review of the revisions .\nthe partridge river curls around the mine site , and flows into the st . louis river and then into lake superior\nproblems and approaches in the revegetation of mine wastes . minnesota environmental quality board , 1978 . ( cn - 001 )\nthe forest service agreed to trade 6 , 650 acres of federal land to polymet where it wants to dig its open pit copper mine near babbitt and hoyt lakes , on the far northeastern edge of the iron range .\nehlinger also said mine discharges into the partridge river could contaminate colby lake , which supplies drinking water for the town of hoyt lakes , and recommended that polymet participate in developing a contingency plan should colby lake become polluted .\nthe plan for the northmet mine site at year 20 , when extraction operations are projected to end . sulfides in waste rock at the mine site will need to be contained and treated for an additional 200 years . click for larger version .\npolymet is proposing something minnesota has never allowed before . the company\u2019s own computer models show that hundreds of years after the mine closes , water seeping into groundwater and flowing into streams and rivers at the site will be polluted with heavy metals and sulfates . unless all of this water is captured and treated , the mine will pollute surrounding waters . minnesota law requires that a closed mine site be \u201cmaintenance free , \u201d but polymet\u2019s mine plan calls for hundreds of years of monitoring and expensive water treatment . worse , these models don\u2019t even show that the pollution stops after 500 years . they just stopped modeling at 500 years . in other words , the pollution could go on for even longer .\nfour lawsuits have already been filed that could potentially delay the polymet copper - nickel mining project proposed for northeastern minnesota . and several more are expected if the state eventually grants the mine the permits it needs to begin construction .\npolymet plans a $ 600 million open - pit mine and processing center near hoyt lakes \u2014 employing 300 people for 20 years or more \u2014 mining and processing copper , nickel , platinum , palladium and possibly other valuable metals .\nwisconsin copper - sulfide mine proves the need for caution , laura gauger , duluth news tribune , august 16 , 2016 .\nmoore said he could not speculate about the future , but that the company\u2019s intention is to build and operate a mine .\nenvironmental groups say the contested case hearing should be automatically called by the dnr in this case because of the many controversial elements of the polymet proposal , what would be the state ' s first - ever copper - nickel mine .\nwisconsin\u2019s flambeau mine has come and gone . yet , it continues to be cited in various discussions , both pro and con , over the development of new mines in the lake superior region like the proposed polymet / northmet project .\n\u00a9 polymet mining , inc . | 444 cedar street , suite 2060 | st . paul , mn 55101\nhe also pointed out that polymet held up to the most extensive and lengthy environmental review in minnesota history .\nminnesota governor mark dayton visited the gilt edge mine superfund site in october 2015 to learn more about unfunded cleanup from sulfide mines .\nmarcotty , josephine .\niron range mine could pollute water for up to 500 years : state ' s first copper - nickel mine would require billions of dollars in long - term cleanup , regulators say .\nstar tribune , october 7 , 2013 .\nto see how some of the same corporate \u201cplayers\u201d at polymet have been or are currently involved with the eagle project in michigan\u2019s upper peninsula , the resolution copper project in arizona and / or the flambeau mine in wisconsin , please click here .\nthe cost of mining could go up in those years , which would be bad for polymet , davis added . but metals prices could also go up , which means a delay could work to polymet ' s advantage .\nunder the agreement , polymet would get 6 , 650 acres of federal land it needs in the superior national forest in return for about the same amount of private land that would be added to the national forest . polymet holds the mineral rights to the federal land where it wants to mine near babbitt , but can\u2019t proceed without owning the surface rights .\nthe duluth complex is considered one of the biggest copper - nickel deposits in the world . polymet ' s mine would tap into just a small part of that , with the possibility of expanding later . polymet ' s goal is to produce 72 million pounds of copper , 15 million pounds of nickel and 106 , 000 ounces of precious metals annually .\nif some of the polymet jobs were filled by people moving into the county , the mine would have a smaller effect on local unemployment , though the amount of money put into the local economy in the form of wages would be the same .\nstill , davis said the rich copper ore asset in the ground that polymet controls isn ' t going anywhere .\nbut polymet spokesman bruce richardson said the changes \u201cdo not have significant environmental effects\u201d and shouldn\u2019t reopen the review process .\na minnesotan\u2019s guide to the polymet environmental impact statement , the reader , issue 866 , november 12 , 2015 .\nwhatever amount they come up with , polymet will have to decide whether it\u2019s worth the investment , dayton said .\nthat assessment comes at a critical time for polymet\u2019s proposed $ 650 million open - pit mine near hoyt lakes . as the proposal moves into its next state - permitting phase , state regulators are wrestling with how to cement a financial agreement to protect minnesota taxpayers from the risks inherent in copper mining \u2014 catastrophic accidents , mine closure and water treatment that could last for hundreds of years .\na team of financial consultants hired by the state of minnesota says its doubtful that polymet mining corp . can come up with the hundreds of millions of dollars necessary to protect taxpayers against long - term environmental risks from its proposed copper - nickel mine .\npolymet officials say that as planned , its open - pit mine would not produce acid drainage . and the state\u2019s 10 - year environmental review , completed last year , also concluded that as proposed it could be built and operated without producing acid runoff .\ndavis says that that\u2019s not necessarily true . if polymet\u2019s northmet mine could produce copper at a low price , then a big miner like glencore might find it attractive , he said . \u201cglencore has to stay in the mining business , \u201d he said .\nbrad moore , polymet\u2019s vice president for governmental affairs , said small and large mining companies can and do find ways to fund financial assurance packages and project construction . polymet is in the process of doing that now , he said .\nwaterlegacy says changes in the mine\u2019s tailings basin and wastewater treatment facilities , and a new disclosure of how much water would be pumped from the mine , obligate federal and state agencies to take a closer look \u2014 a move that could cause further delays in an already long process .\npolymet officials say the company has spent more than $ 200 million on that environmental review and permitting process since 2006 .\nbut that\u2019s what mining companies always say , and i\u2019ll admit that polymet\u2019s credibility with me took another hit recently when officials tried to downplay the company\u2019s interest in having the hoyt lakes plant handle ore from other future mines in the area , whether operated by polymet or by other companies that would do their own digging and pay polymet to do the processing .\nin january 2018 , the minnesota dnr issued a draft permit to mine , which is now open for public comment through march 6 , 2018 .\nstatewide , the economic impact of one new mine would be relatively small , lowering the statewide unemployment rate by just 0 . 04 percentage points .\nimpacts of fugitive dust emissions from a model copper - nickel mine and mill . minnesota environmental quality board , 1979 . ( cn - 012 )\nbesides waiting on the land exchange , polymet is in the process of applying for the state and federal permits it needs .\nwe will develop the mine in two distinct phases . phase i involves development of 225 million tons \u2013 nearly one - third of northmet\u2019s known resource \u2013 into an operating mine processing 32 , 000 tons of ore per day . it also includes rehabilitating the former ltv steel mining company processing plant .\n\u2014 fluctuating prices of copper and other minerals could lead polymet to suspend or scale back operations for part of its 20 - year projected life - cycle . other mines in the iron range have recently announced idlings , putting hundreds of people temporarily or permanently out of work . richardson said he couldn\u2019t predict the future but said the polymet mine would be \u201cprofitable\u201d today even with current low copper prices .\nto watch a youtube video about the myth of the \u201cenvironmentally responsible\u201d flambeau mine , click here : laura ( furtman ) gauger interview , june 2009 .\npolymet plans to process 32 , 000 tons of ore per day . that means , each day , to produce 240 tons of metal , the company will generate 76 , 800 tons of waste rock , that will either be stored at the mine site , or in the tailings basin . or , put another way , polymet will move 320 tons of rock for every ton of metal it produces .\nthe global economic slowdown also means that steel , oil and equipment are cheaper , meaning the mine could be built at low cost , and then be up and ready to go when commodity prices rise again , said brad moore , polymet\u2019s vice president of environmental and regulatory affairs .\n\u2014the original plan included a water treatment facility at the mine site near babbitt to reduce sulfates , metals and other pollutants before the wastewater gets pumped to the processing plant 9 miles away near hoyt lakes . the new plan is for pipelines to carry untreated water from the mine to the plant for treatment .\npolymet says it would create 360 full - time jobs once it\u2019s fully operational \u2014 and not minimum - wage jobs , either .\nthere ' s a big economic benefit for polymet and he world at large by not leaving this resource unused in the ground .\nwhile polymet has advanced to the permitting phase , the obama administration last year decided against renewing mineral rights leases needed by the proposed twin metals mine near ely , citing the potential threat to the nearby boundary waters canoe area wilderness . the trump administration has stood by that decision so far .\nwill polymet deposit $ 85 million up front with the state of minnesota ? doubt it ; $ 85 million is about 1 / 2 of polymet ' s net assets . of course , if annual cleanup is $ 6 million , then roughly double that figure . ( by the way , if polymet did deposit that money , we ' d probably just spend it like the tobacco bonds . )\nmoore also said polymet has proved its ability to raise capital through the $ 300 million it has invested in the project to date .\nthe answer , of course , would be to require polymet to pay big $ $ while the mine is in operation . $ 3 . 5m for 500 years is $ 1 . 75b ( assuming no inflation ) , so the bare minimum starting point should be $ 87 . 5m annually .\nunspoiled lakes and forests are the attractions that bring customers to their business , and the koschaks say copper mining jeopardizes that . while peak employment may hit 400 at the mine , the environmental impact statement predicts that the majority of workers will move out of the area when the mine is played out in about 20 years .\nestimation of particle size distribution : run - of - mine waste rock and primary crusher products . minnesota environmental quality board , 1978 . ( cn - 089 )\nmeador , ron .\nmeet twin metals , and the biggest north - woods mine you ' ve never heard of .\nminnpost , february 13 , 2014 .\nmaccabee said that would cut costs partly because the buttressing wouldn\u2019t have to be built right at the start of construction . raising the example of the disastrous 2014 tailings dam collapse at the mount polley gold - copper mine in canada , she said the change would increase the risk of a failure at polymet .\npolymet officials said the final number has yet to be negotiated , but the company has proposed setting aside $ 332 million for financial assurance .\nthis should stop polymet ,\nsaid elanne palcich , a retired teacher from chisholm and a member of save our sky blue waters .\nthe main permit the company needs from the dnr is called the\npermit to mine .\ndnr officials say permitting decisions are made on the technical merits of the project and whether or not it meets state rules and standards . ultimately the dnr commissioner , currently tom landwehr , makes the decision on whether to grant permission to mine .\npolymet owns the mineral rights to the northmet deposit near babbitt , but the u . s . forest service does not believe that gives the company the right to surface mine . the agency says that would be inconsistent with the weeks act , the law under which the superior national forest originally purchased the land .\ncopper mining carries different and greater environmental risks to water than minnesota\u2019s long - standing taconite industry . polymet\u2019s open pit mine and processing plant would operate for 20 years , but it would require decades , or even centuries , of expensive water treatment to protect the lakes and rivers that ultimately drain into lake superior .\nanderson , lewis clarke .\nthe copper nickel controvery , or , can we mine without a mess ? .\nthe minnesota volunteer , november - december , 1975 .\nand , they say in a report filed with the state , there is no certainty that polymet will find the deep pockets it will need .\ndayton in recent weeks has come under pressure to get out of the way of the polymet project , including threats from republican leaders in the house to hold up a special legislative session that would extend unemployment benefits for laid - off miners if the governor didn\u2019t vow not to block polymet .\nindustry analysts , however , say that for most \u201cjunior\u201d mining companies like polymet , the mission is not mining . it\u2019s to win the permits .\nkuipers said minnesota should ask for $ 934 million up front to pay for at least 500 years of water treatment and mine closing costs two decades from now , he said .\npolymet still needs to find money to build the mine , estimated at about $ 650 million , plus another $ 72 million to fix old pollution problems at the tailings basin and the as - yet unknown burden of financial assurance . moore said the company is talking to potential investors and \u201cinterest in our project is strong . \u201d\nmost lawsuits filed so far challenge the land swap forest service officials approved in january , a deal that ' s critical to polymet ' s plans .\nproposed sites to be preserved that are located on the copper - nickel mine site area in the superior national forest . minnesota environmental quality board , 1976 . ( cn - 067 )\n\u201cthis is the hope with polymet \u2014 that someone will buy them out , especially if the environmental objections have been de - risked , \u201d said kaiser .\nbut the commissioners said the issues raised by medical professionals already have been covered and that time is running out to conduct new reviews of what would be minnesota\u2019s first - ever copper mine .\na polymet mining official explains in december 2013 how the company will use rod mills , one of which is at right , to crush metal - bearing rock from 1 / 2 - sized pieces to small pieces of gravel as part of the process of extracting copper , nickel and other metals from the planned mine . ( file / news tribune )\npolymet wants to mine copper , nickel and precious metals for 20 years at a site located just north of hoyt lakes in the superior national forest . the northmet deposit is part of what is known as the duluth complex , which stretches from about 150 miles north of duluth all the way to the canadian border . polymet would build three open pits and blast and drill to get to the ore containing minerals . ore would be put in rail cars and shipped seven miles west to an old iron ore processing plant \u2014 ltv steel \u2014 which closed in 2001 . polymet is repurposing the facility to process up to 32 , 000 tons of copper and nickel per day .\n\u201ca minnesotan\u2019s guide to the polymet environmental impact statement , \u201d laura gauger , the reader , issue # 866 , duluth , minnesota , november 12 , 2015 .\npolymet is an effort to mine low - grade ore ( less than 1 % of what is mined is valuable mineral , the rest is waste ) on the cheap . three hundred and sixty jobs for 20 years are in no way comparable to centuries of toxic pollution threatening jobs and livelihoods for our children ' s great , great , great grandchildren .\nfor those of you who were not able to get off work to travel to hibbing for the tuesday lunchtime talk ( $ 18 admission fee ) , deer tail press ( duluth , mn ) is pleased to offer a free online alternative entitled : \u201cthe flambeau mine : a 30 year history on environmental degradation and misleading the public at a copper sulfide mine . \u201d please click here for flyer .\nwhile i agree that creating new jobs in northeastern minnesota would be an important outcome of the mine , the disasters of a leak could go on for decades , if not centuries . a leak or a mine closure due to economic conditions could hurt the economy in the long term \u2014 far more than any near - term benefit . therefore , copper - sulfide mining should not be approved in minnesota\nthat could test the commitment of glencore , the giant swiss mining conglomerate that holds a third of polymet\u2019s stock and which has been its primary lender up to now .\nmining minnesota ( a mining trade organization promoting the polymet project ) and its executive director frank ongaro have been called out for providing false and misleading information to minnesota lawmakers and the public regarding the environmental performance of the flambeau mine ( reader weekly , issue # 821 , december 31 , 2014 ; cover by bruce woodman , duluth , mn ; duluthreader . com ) .\nno . and no other watershed either . the polymet project is in the lake superior watershed so none of the water that will be discharged from the site would ever enter the boundary water canoe area wilderness lakes or streams . polymet\u2019s commitment to protecting water quality and complying with all applicable water quality standards remains steadfast regardless of the watershed .\nthe group first made its request one year ago , saying a neutral administrative law judge should hold hearings on the details of the permit to mine now being drafted by the minnesota department of natural resources .\nmine critics don ' t question the technology itself , but they ' re skeptical as to whether polymet will be able to successfully capture all the water at the mine site and from the tailings basin that will then be treated by reverse osmosis . for example , they say the bedrock under the tailings basin is fractured , and argue that some water will escape the site before it can be treated by reverse osmosis . they also say the technology is very energy intensive , and produces a byproduct known as\nbrine\nthat has to be disposed of properly . finally , they argue that the technology is very expensive to run , and question who will pay to operate the plants if they ' re needed for up to 500 years or even longer after the mine is closed .\nas a chemistry teacher , he knows the world needs the minerals underground between ely and aitkin for wiring , circuit boards and much more . cars , computers and electric lights all need copper . nickel is used in rechargeable batteries , including those in hybrid cars . platinum , another precious metal polymet hopes to mine , is a crucial component in catalytic converters that reduce pollution from cars .\n\u201cwe\u2019re talking about middle - class , living - wage kind of jobs , \u201d said bruce richardson , a polymet spokesman . \u201cthese are jobs that build communities and families . \u201d\nthe permits themselves then become an asset that polymet could sell to another company . the betting has long been on glencore , which already owns about a third of the company .\npolymet is a small canadian mining company whose only asset is the proposed mine site and the old taconite processing facility and tailings it owns on the iron range \u2014 and they are of value only if the company succeeds in getting a state mining permit , the consultants said . that means the financial protections would have to come from a company or partner with much deeper pockets , they said .\nanother suit from the center for biological diversity challenges a\nbiological opinion\nissued by the u . s . fish and wildlife service , and contends the mine would destroy critical habitat for threatened lynx and wolves .\n\u201cprojects like this end up being mothballed , \u201d said john kaiser , an industry analyst who specializes in \u201cjunior\u201d mining companies like polymet . \u201cthis is happening all across the world . \u201d\nmaccabee cited an independent review by a canadian mercury expert who found the mine and processing center near hoyt lakes would create a significant risk of raising toxic methylmercury levels in local waterways , including the st . louis river .\nthe consultants\u2019 report underscores the fine line minnesota must walk in the coming months . if it asks for too little from polymet , state taxpayers and the people downstream from the mine could pay the price \u2014 tens of millions of dollars in future cleanup costs . if it asks for too much , a long - awaited project seen as an economic boon to the iron range could be stopped in its tracks .\ni think these anti - mining groups are trying to cause delay . because they see polymet moving closer to being a permitted operation ,\nsaid mining minnesota executive director frank ongaro .\nbefore proceeding with the proposed northmet mining project , polymet must obtain a number of required permits and approvals . for this project the dnr is responsible for the following state permits and approvals :\npolymet mining will use the ltv steel mining facility , which shut its doors jan . 3 , 2001 , near hoyt lakes , minn . , for its copper - nickel processing plant .\nrainwater that comes in contact with any waste rock , tailings or the mine will be collected , contained , reused to the extent possible in the processing operations , and eventually treated before it is ever discharged from the property .\nkoschak , an ely native whose family has owned river point resort on birch lake since 1944 , says the copper mine ' s potential for long - term environmental damage isn ' t worth the short - term economic gain .\nthe dnr is expected to release the draft permit later this year . the permit will include nearly all of the key elements and details of how the company will mine and how it will keep potential pollution out of the environment .\nthis undated file photo shows the ltv steel processing plant near hoyt lakes , minn . , which was taken over by polymet mining corp . to use as a copper - nickel processing plant .\nvarious polymet process documents ( e . g . , the final environmental impact statement and earlier renditions of the report ) are posted here . please scroll down to the bottom of the page .\npolymet will be a historical footnote in 200 years . the poison will still be with our descendants , who will not think highly of the venal and shortsighted public officials who approved this travesty .\nglobal climate change has us underwater and roasted within 100 years . if that proven science is wrong , perhaps in 500 years we ' ll have a method to extract the mine products safely while cleaning the water at the same time .\nso far the dnr and polymet officials say the request is premature \u2014 that a contested case or evidentiary hearing must be based on the details of the permit , which isn ' t yet finalized .\npaula maccabee , an attorney for waterlegacy , said the plans changed between march 2016 , when the dnr approved the final environmental impact statement , and when polymet started submitting permit applications in recent months .\n\u2014the design of the tailings basin dam . polymet had proposed to use a technique called \u201ccement deep soil mixing\u201d to stabilize the soil in the basin area and reduce the risk of a dam failure .\ni\u2019m willing to be persuaded that newer mining technologies and stronger environmental commitments could make the polymet project a dramatic departure from hard - rock mining\u2019s terrible history of lasting harm in this country and others .\nwater control and treatment methods have been used successfully in mining and many other industrial and municipal applications for decades . they will be used at the polymet site to meet all applicable water quality requirements .\nthis week , dnr officials said the agency is committed to making the permit - to - mine process and financial assurance proposals\npublic in a timely way during the permitting process\nbut said it ' s still working out details for this . the agency also said polymet will not set conditions for financial assurance and added that financial assurance proposals will be reviewed with\ngreat rigor ,\nwith outside financial and scientific experts brought in .\nthe u . s . forest service has authorized a land exchange with polymet to consolidate our respective land ownerships . the forest service will acquire 6 , 690 acres of private land from polymet to become part of the superior national forest ; we will acquire 6 , 650 acres of surface land over the mineral deposit we already control . for more details about the land exchange , download our land exchange booklet .\nmore than $ 300 million already has been invested in the project , a large share of that for environmental review and permitting . we also must provide bankruptcy - proof financial assurance , the provisions of which are in the draft permit to mine .\nthe environmental review that minnesota approved last week predicts that closing the mine will cost $ 200 million , plus $ 3 . 5 million to $ 6 million annually to treat the water that flows from the site \u2014 perhaps for hundreds of years .\npolymet has indicated it could expand the project beyond what is described in the environmental impact statement . but the eis only covers the 20 - year plan and is specific about how much area would be mined and how much waste would be generated . if polymet wants to expand the mining site or increase its production and waste output , a new environmental study would be conducted to assess the impact of that expansion .\npolymet has no experience operating mines , but their largest financial backer , glencore , does . glencore is a financial giant in mining , and has a terrible reputation regarding labor , human rights and the environment .\npolymet would be a huge consumer of electricity , much of it coming from the dirtiest coal power plants in minnesota . polymet\u2019s electricity supplier , minnesota power , got 85 % of their power from coal in 2013 . polymet would emit 707 , 342 metric tons of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere every year . this would contradict minnesota\u2019s goal to reduce carbon emissions . the minnesota next generation energy act set a goal of reducing minnesota\u2019s greenhouse gas emissions 15 % from 2005 levels by the year 2015 , and 30 % from 2005 levels by 2025 . minnesota is uniquely vulnerable to climate change , particularly the boreal forest of northern minnesota .\nas of june 2015 , the agencies responsible for the polymet environmental review have released an internal , preliminary version of the \u201cfinal environmental impact statement . \u201d this internal version is not available for public review and comment .\ni can\u2019t imagine whom they thought they were kidding with that obvious dodge . on the other hand , the story served to underline this key reality that should be kept in mind as the polymet process goes forward :\na computer model is at the heart of predictions about water pollution from polymet . a water model is a representation of how water moves around a site . the polymet water model assumes that there is little groundwater moving through the site . the result is that the model shows water moving very slowly , and pollutants sticking to soil instead of moving with the water . dnr hydrology data show that the polymet water model significantly understates the amount of water flowing in the nearby partridge river . if this information is wrong , predictions about water pollution are in question . if the model is incorrect , and there is more water flowing through the site than it assumes , the polluted water from pits and waste rock will move more easily through the soil , and reach lakes and rivers more quickly . the water could also carry more pollutants than the polymet model predicts .\npolymet mining will meet or exceed applicable federal and state water quality standards and regulations , including the strict minnesota sulfate standard for wild rice . the water it discharges back into the environment will be both swimmable and fishable .\na portion of that is to make sure that we have very good science , a thorough process and review to withstand the challenges that typically come with a proposed mine project ,\nsaid moore .\nwe built that into our thinking and our work .\nminnesota\u2019s iron range has been buffeted for decades by the rise and fall \u2014 but mostly fall \u2014 of the mining industry . now , the controversial polymet project has fired up hopes that mining could be on its way back .\n\u201cthe epa review provides feedback and guidance , \u201d said jon cherry , polymet\u2019s chief executive officer . \u201c we will continue to work with the [ agencies ] to ensure they receive additional data or information that might be required . \u201d\nglencore , the swiss giant that has provided $ 175 million in loans and investments to keep polymet afloat and contracted to buy its copper , last week reported losses of $ 5 billion for the year , and is shedding assets . the world\u2019s third - biggest copper producer , glencore has closed one of its mines and has said it expects to cut annual production by one billion pounds by 2017 . that\u2019s 14 times the amount that polymet would produce at peak production .\nin other words , nobody yet knows how long water at the mine and plant could require treatment , and nobody will know until water at the sites has been subjected to actual treatment and monitoring . but some number had to be selected for the impact assessment to go forward .\nthey ' re demanding an evidence - based hearing without any evidence . they are reacting to something that hasn ' t happened yet , ' ' said brad moore , polymet ' s executive vice president of environmental and governmental affairs .\nfor those concerned about protecting the lake superior watershed from potential mining impacts linked to the proposed polymet project in northeastern minnesota , please feel free to make copies of the following bi - fold brochure and distribute to your friends and colleagues .\non the u . s . senate committee on energy & natural resources to hold hearings on the proposed transfer of 6 , 650 acres of federal lands in the superior national forest to polymet , laura gauger , march 9 , 2016 .\nfinancial risk to future generations will be enormous . who ' s to pay for active water treatment for centuries ? what about leaks , spills and accidents ? mine sites are the # 1 liability of the taxpayer supported superfund cleanups , with a bill exceeding $ 50 billion to date .\nthis undated photo shows the ltv steel processing plant near hoyt lakes , minn . , which was taken over by polymet mining corp . to use as a copper - nickel processing plant . ( ap photo / mesabi daily news , file )\nbarring any lawsuits , polymet can then begin acquiring the more than 20 required federal , state and local permits to develop a mining operation . much of the information collected and analyzed in the eis will be incorporated directly into the permitting process .\nthat\u2019s where polymet officials are staking their claim . the company\u2019s financial projections could change somewhat as it updates its planning in coming months , moore said . but polymet\u2019s most recent documents say that the old ltv taconite processing facilities near hoyt lakes \u2014 tailings basin , railroad line and crushing plant \u2014 that it acquired from cliffs natural resources will allow it to produce copper at $ 1 . 05 per pound . that means the company could be profitable even at today\u2019s low prices , moore said .\nstate law requires mining companies to commit money up front to pay for any maintenance , water treatment or other cleanup that might be needed after the mine closes . this financial assurance can come in many forms , including cash , bonds and trust funds . state officials would decide when to officially close the mine and\nrelease\nthe mining company from responsibility . if pollution were detected after closure , the state would be responsible for taking action to clean it up . whether the state would have to cover those expenses would depend on what kind of financial arrangement had been made with the mining company .\nthis land exchange should never have gone through . it could have stopped polymet in its tracks long ago because the forest service should have done its duty . that is why we chose to do this , to hold the forest service accountable .\nthe beginning of the process is identical to iron ore mining , which is why polymet is proposing to reuse ltv steel ' s old taconite facility . giant mills crush the ore to a fine powder , each particle about the diameter of a human hair .\nfor 300 jobs over 20 years ? who could possibly think this is worth it ? only deranged champions on the iron range , and of course , polymet , who stands to flee the state in 20 years or so with a real bundle of profits .\nspeaking only for myself now , i can say that\u2019s not the case . i could readily support a mining project that meets these tests , and i think it ' s possible that polymet will do so \u2013 though much remains to be seen , of course .\nframing the polymet debate as the economy versus the environment presents a false choice . the real choice is whether jobs and tax revenue are grown within our state\u2019s borders with strict environmental protections , or whether the economic benefits accrue elsewhere , potentially with weaker environmental safeguards .\nore from the mine will be transported approximately 8 miles west by rail to existing facilities formerly held by ltv steel mining company , which we own and will modernize . we will use existing crushing facilities combined with new milling and flotation circuits to produce copper and nickel concentrates that will be shipped via the existing railhead .\nin northmet , which proposes to mine and process copper , nickel and other precious metals on land now within the superior national forest , minnesotans may be approaching a huge and high - stakes test of something very like the insurance idea , at sites within or near the state ' s most treasured boreal wilderness areas .\npolymet controls the mineral rights underneath that land , but not the surface rights . in exchange , the company would give the federal government 6 , 690 acres of private land scattered around the region , land that by law is required to be roughly equal in value ."]}
{"id": 54342, "summary": [{"text": "angels is a supplier of costumes based in london , england to the film , theatre and television industries , as well as to the general public .", "topic": 11}, {"text": "the company , founded in 1840 , is the longest-established costume supplier in the world , and has supplied costumes to 37 films that have received best costume oscars , including the 2010 film alice in wonderland and , most recently , the grand budapest hotel .", "topic": 32}, {"text": "since its founding the company has stayed in family ownership for six consecutive generations , and is currently run by chairman tim angel , obe ( former chairman , bafta ; former governor , bfi ) and his three children , emma ( director of fancy dress ) , daniel ( head of costume ) and jeremy ( creative director ) . ", "topic": 0}], "title": "angels costumes", "paragraphs": ["couple costume : cowboys and angels . | costumes | pinterest | costumes , couples and halloween costumes\nangels the costumiers\u2019 london warehouse holds eight miles of costumes . photograph : angels the costumiers\namong the sea of red father christmas costumes at angels , one stands out .\nangels costumes awarded the bafta for outstanding british contribution to cinema . click for details .\nangels costumes . costume suppliers to the entertainment industry , film , television and theatre , photographic , pop promos .\nwelcome to angels costumes \u2013 the largest privately owned collection of costume for film , theatre and television anywhere in the world .\nangels costumes was honoured with the awards for outstanding british contribution to cinema at the ee british academy film awards on sunday 14 february .\ndressed by angels : 175 years of costumes runs until 3rd january 2016 . for ticket and venue information , visit their website here .\nangels has supplied costumes to a range of classic films such as dr zhivago , chariots of fire , shakespeare in love and gladiator .\nangels costumes has received 36 best costume oscars over the years , with the first dating to 1948 and the most recent last year .\nangels has supplied costumes to a range of classic films such as dr zhivago , chariots of fire , shakespeare in love and gladiator .\nbaby jane picks up her altered costumes from\nwestern costumes\nwhich is , in reality , one of the largest costume houses in hollywood .\nwith thanks to everyone at angels , especially mark rhodes and jeremy angel . tours of angels are available to book twice a month .\n( oscar nominees \u2018allied\u2019 and \u2018florence foster jenkins\u2019 and oscar winner \u2018fantastic beasts and where to find them\u2019 all had costumes from angels . tours are available of the angels costume house but need to be pre - booked , urltoken\nurltoken was founded in 2001 by bafta - winning costume house , angels costumes . since 1840 , the company has been a major player in the film , television and theatre industry . it wasn ' t until the millennium that angels costumes started to focus on fancy dress , and urltoken was born .\nthe site also houses an embargo room , where angels stores costumes which companies have sent back in case they are required for a re - shoot .\nchoose from over 10 , 000 costumes , all available for next day delivery .\ntim angel , chairman of angels costumes , said the award recognised the ' incredibly - talented people that have worked for the company over the years ' .\nangels costumes is to receive the outstanding british contribution to cinema award at the ee british academy film awards ceremony at london\u2019s royal opera house on feb 14 .\nangels costumes , which was founded in 1840 , will receive the outstanding british contribution to cinema award after more than a century working with the film industry .\ntim angel , chairman of angels costumes , said the award recognised the\nincredibly - talented people that have worked for the company over the years\n.\nthis is one of the stand - out differences between shakespearean films from 50 years ago and more recent productions such as macbeth , for which angels provided costumes .\nthis year , angels supplied costumes to several films nominated for baftas , including cinderella , the danish girl , bridge of spies and the lady in the van .\nangels costumes , which was founded in 1840 , will receive the outstanding british contribution to cinema award after more than a century of working with the film industry .\nangels fancy dress , the renowned company handling star wars , doctor who & many more , opens 8 miles of costumes to the public & announce new cosplay lines .\nangels costumes , which was founded in 1840 , will receive the outstanding british contribution to cinema award next month after more than a century working with the film industry .\nthis year , angels supplied costumes to several films nominated at the baftas , including cinderella , the danish girl , bridge of spies and the lady in the van .\non rare occasions , costumes created and supplied by angels for some of the most iconic international film , television and theatre productions in history are sold through bonhams auctioneers .\nthe costumes are protected from fire by a network of water pipes running across the ceiling .\n\u201cwe don\u2019t actually have any designers on staff . all of the costumes are designed by our clients in meetings with us , and we produce the costumes according to their spec . \u201d\nto celebrate the milestone , tim angel obe and and exhibitours have today announced dressed by angels , an exhibition of costumes from the early victorian era to the present day .\nangels also provide accessories such as hats , jewellery , walking sticks and umbrellas .\nangels keeps it in stock and re - tailors it to fit the actor .\ntim angel , chairman of angels costumes , said : \u201ci am delighted that angels\u2019 contribution to film has been recognised by bafta , not just for the angel family , but also for the incredibly talented people that have worked for the company over the years .\nalterations to clothing from the warehouse are usually carried out by angels . this does not just entail period frocks and suits but contemporary costumes such as police uniforms and military regalia .\nnow in its 175th year , angels costumes is the world\u2019s longest - established and largest professional costume house , having become an integral part of the international film industry over the past century .\nthe real - life princess margaret hired angels to build costumes for \u201cold mother red riding boots , \u201d a show that she staged with her sister , queen elizabeth ii , in 1944 .\nangels costumes , the family - run business , will pick up the outstanding british contribution to cinema award at next weekend\u2019s bafta ceremony , as it receives its first public honour in seven generations .\nangels thank you for all my fancy dress needs being met . big love . james corden\nand the best costume oscar goes to . . . angels ( 36 times so far )\nall the military stock at angels is unranked until the staff are told to adapt it .\n' i ' m delighted that bafta is honouring the costumiers angels , ' she said .\ni ' m delighted that bafta is honouring the costumiers angels ,\nshe said .\ni ' m delighted that bafta is honouring the costumiers angels ,\nshe said .\ni asked if angels sold many things at auction . \u201cwe do sometimes . we offer a service where we can lock away the principal character costumes so they can\u2019t be used again post production . \u201d\nahead of the oscars , we went behind the scenes at the costumer\u2019s headquarters . founded in 1840 in covent garden , angels does a brisk business with costume designers for movies , tv and theater productions , as well as stylists and magazine editors . ( among its recent clients are \u201cthe crown , \u201d \u201cvictoria\u201d and \u201cassassin\u2019s creed . \u201d ) most often , what they need can be drawn from angels\u2019 vast inventory . other times , angels staff create costumes from scratch . if you lined up all of the costumes in angels\u2019 storage in a row , it would stretch about eight miles .\nthe original star wars film , in 1977 , was another triumph for the costumier . angels began life as a second - hand clothing store and is now the biggest supplier of theatrical costumes in the world\nmain entrance to angels\u2019 hendon offices . the costume warehouse is connected , just a short away .\nurltoken doesn ' t have stores but you can always visit our friends at angels fancy dress .\nthe angels costumes team , including tim\u2019s children daniel , emma and jeremy who work alongside him , will pick up their award live at the bafta ceremony at the royal opera house on sunday , february 14 .\nfounded in 1840 , angels costumes in london is the longest - established and largest professional costume house in the world . the costumiers is to receive the outstanding british contribution to cinema award at the baftas on sunday\nhow costumes are returned to angels is something jeremy was empathetic about : you damage them , you get billed . \u201c we did the costumes for robin hood : prince of thieves \u201d he recalled . \u201c i went to see it being filmed with my dad , and the costumes looked great . well , we were walking round the costume tent and my dad\u2019s face dropped . there was a table with the people in the costume department , cheese grating the costumes ! they could see my dad\u2019s face . they said \u201coh no , they\u2019re not yours\u2019 . we bought extra costumes for this . \u201d i\u2019ll never forget my dad\u2019s face walking into the tent and watching them distress his costumes . but anything that looks like that from us is booked out like that . \u201d\nangels costumiers has been dressing the world of film , tv and theatre for the last 175 years . over seven generations of one family , angels has become the world ' s premiere costume designer .\nfounded in 1840 by morris angel and still run by the family , angels is the leading costumier to the film and television industry , and the pre - eminent fancy dress supplier to the public . angels owns the largest collection of costumes and accessories anywhere in the world , with eight miles of clothes racks .\ncostumes from productions including the indiana jones films , titanic and doctor who will also be auctioned on 6 march .\nthe imaginarium of doctor parnassus , stage costumes from the broadway production of wicked , and many , many more .\ni ask about historical accuracy in their costumes . mark explains that if you do it right , no - one notices . much of what angels does will be completely ignored , and that\u2019s exactly what they want .\n\u201cthe crown\u201d and \u201cthe bfg\u201d are just two of the productions to which angels supplied household cavalry helmets .\nthe relationship between dance and dance costumes is complex and does not simply reflect dance practice in a specific period , but also social behavior and cultural values . dance costumes can be divided into the following categories : historical , folk or traditional , ballroom , modern , and musical dance costumes . influence has spread from fashion to dance and back again .\nwith a collection that spans eight miles of hanging rails , and is made up of over 1 million items of clothing , angels provides costumes for theatre , tv , film , photo shoots , advertisements and music videos .\ni would definitely recommend visiting dressed by angels , if you are a movie fan , or an avid lover of costumes , fashion and historical clothing . alongside the actual costumes , there is also a gallery of costume designs , and a recreation of a costume workroom , giving you a behind the scenes glimpse into the process of costume making .\nthese are just hints at what awaits us behind the warehouse doors . you know , the warehouse with 8 miles of costumes to explore ? yeah . that one . angels is aptly named , because this is costume heaven .\nof the 120 members of staff , many have been working at angels since the 1980s , with those responsible for specialist military costumes , police uniforms , specialist costume making and the warehouse clocking in more than 20 years each .\nthis is the \u201cbadge room , \u201d where angels keeps hundreds and hundreds of military and other uniform badges .\nbonhams it would be turning into a stars ' dressing room , by allowing customers the opportunity to try on selected costumes .\nand the aisles are interspersed with ' pockets ' - clear spaces where actors have more room to try on the costumes .\nclassic biba clothes from the 1960s and 70s . the late fashion designer alexander mcqueen worked at angels in the 1980s\nif you would like to take a tour at angels , information on booking can be found via their website .\none is set in yorkshire in the early 1900s , the other in a galaxy far , far away . . . but they have one thing in common : angels , the world ' s biggest supplier of costumes to stage and screen .\nangels has also made costumes for some of the most - successful movie franchises in history including the harry potter , james bond and pirates of the caribbean series . buttons and badges are stored in boxes in their own dedicated room ( pictured )\nwe have the largest collection of quality costumes and accessories anywhere in the world . eight miles of hanging costumes in london . together with a full ladies and men ' s making and alteration service we can supply any size and style of production to any budget\nimmediately recognisable are rose and jack\u2019s costumes from james cameron\u2019s 1997 titanic , various costumes from mrs henderson presents 2005 , a stunningly realistic interpretation \u2013 complete with cat ( ! ) of blofeld\u2019s costume from bond film you only live twice 1967 , costumes from the grand budapest hotel 2014 , chitty chitty bang bang 1968 , velvet goldmine 1998 , my week with marilyn 2011 and again , many more .\nangels employ an in - house team of dressmakers and tailors . for larger scale projects , freelancers are contracted . .\ntake part in live industry projects . this has recently involved designing and making costumes for nottingham\u2019s theatre royal , and hainsworth mill fabrics .\none of the exciting things about being a writer , is that i am lucky enough to attend private views and press views of fascinating events . one such event recently , was the press view of the dressed by angels : 175 years of costumes exhibition .\nangels achieved certain details on the dress with a kind of design shorthand . the green plants shown below , for example , were stitched onto the real - life dress . staff at angels screen - printed them onto their re - creation .\nthe dress was pulled from the angels stock for the tv show . as high - definition tv has entered the mainstream , it\u2019s become more important for costume shops like angels to use high - quality fabrics because audiences can spot the difference .\nposts in dressmaking require a minimum of 2 years formal training in the construction and interpretation of costumes plus at least 2 years relative experience .\nposts in tailoring require a minimum of 2 years formal training in the construction and interpretation of costumes plus at least 2 years relative experience .\nlargest selection of : costumes , wigs , masks , make - up , fangs , shoes , bags , fashion accessories and much more .\n\u201cwe will be having some more anime and comic inspired costumes coming in soon . we already have a sailor moon line in the works .\nthe company also supplied costumes to several films nominated at this year ' s baftas including cinderella , the danish girl and bridge of spies .\nthe company also supplied costumes to several films nominated at this year ' s baftas including cinderella , the danish girl and bridge of spies .\ndaniel\u2019s entrepreneurial son morris was the brains behind what became angels costumes in 1840 . actors in victorian melodramas became regular customers \u2013 and didn\u2019t mind the ghoulish provenance of the clothes at all . the business grew and grew , changing from retail to rental along the way .\nangels costumes , which was founded in 1840 , will receive the outstanding british contribution to cinema award after more than a century working with the film industry . pictured the elizabeth i costume , left , worn by judi dench , right , in 1999 film shakespeare in love\ndame pippa harris , chairwoman of bafta ' s film committee , said the company remained ' at the very heart ' of the film industry . angels supplies costumes for huge films , left , the outfit worn in lawrence of arabia by peter o ' toole , right\nthree of the five nominees for best costume design at this year\u2019s oscars \u2014 \u201callied , \u201d \u201cfantastic beasts and where to find them\u201d and \u201cflorence foster jenkins\u201d \u2014 got their costumes from one place : angels costume , a family - run shop on the outskirts of london .\nlondon costume house angels has made and supplied outfits to hundreds of films , from lawrence of arabia to maggie smith\u2019s muddy boots in the lady in the van . as bafta is poised to honour the company , sarah cooper meets the family of angels .\n\u201cour technology is the fabrics , and however many technological advances have been made in film , costumes still need to be done by hand . \u201d\nmark tells of how terry gilliam and heath stayed for about three weeks at the warehouse , improvising , trying on costumes and building heath\u2019s character .\nthey\u2019ve been used in theater productions , commercials and in the movie , \u201cevita , \u201d in which they adorned the costumes of argentine military officers .\ndame pippa harris , chair of bafta\u2019s film committee , said : \u201cit\u2019s extraordinary to think that [ angels costumes ] has been in existence longer than bafta or indeed cinema itself . it remains at the very heart of our industry , supplying iconic costumes for a remarkable range of films from doctor zhivago and chariots of fire to shakespeare in love and gladiator , as well as this year\u2019s cinderella and the danish girl . \u201d\nthe story of angels began in the early 19th century when morris set up a stall selling second hand clothes and hiring costumes to jobbing actors in london ' s theatreland - and with the expansion of theatres and the arrival of the film industry , the business soon expanded .\nwe all began to feel that it was the multicoloured aspect of the itv identity which felt appropriate for angels . this suggested the huge variety of costumes and the joy of fancy dress . we started thinking about how we could use a range of colours in the logo .\nangels is the largest and most prestigious costume house in the world and is the gold standard of costuming in the entertainment industry .\nangels acquired bermans in 1992 , moving the professional hire for film , tv and theatre to camden . this allowed the original shaftesbury avenue premises to be opened as angels fancy dress ; giving over almost one acre of storage space to public fancy dress hire .\na show designed to complement any event , string angels is pure style \u2013 these three ladies are immaculately presented performers , play a wide ranging repertoire with a totally professional approach . the creative vision for your event can be incorporated into the show , they\u2019ve even performed on horseback as a special request for a very unique show ! you can also customise with five angels onstage for huge impact ! string angels requires a minimum of production : the angels bring their own pumped - up backing tracks and signature pink violins .\nthe story of angels began in the early 19th century when morris angel set up a stall selling second hand clothes and hiring costumes to jobbing actors in london ' s theatreland - and with the expansion of theatres and the arrival of the film industry , the business soon expanded .\ngames designers will often have the costumes made to put on their actors when filming motion capture scenes . it helps create a rounded , realistic character .\nthe tailoring department brings to life sketches made by film and tv designers . and angels is very proud of its attention to detail .\ncustomers search for items in the stockroom . the family - run business based in hendon has supplied costumes for countless productions , from downton abbey to star wars\nwith a collection that spans eight miles of hanging rails , and is made up of over 1m items of clothing , angels is one of the most well - respected and celebrated companies in the industry , providing costumes for theatre , tv , film , photo shoots , advertisements and music videos .\nangels is the world\u2019s largest costume house , and have been supplying the entertainment industry with perfectly historically accurate costumes and accessories for over 175 years . their warehouse contains over 8 miles ( ! ) of costume rails , and their work has been featured across numerous television , theatre and film productions .\nin the late 1920s , after madame tussauds was destroyed by fire , angels re - dressed all the waxworks and provided uniforms and livery for the staff . from 1940 to 1945 , angels provided dress uniforms for the free french army and for ensa , the army entertainment troupe .\ncostume design oscars abound for films supplied by angels , starting with hamlet in 1948 and most recently this year with the grand budapest hotel .\nas the tour wraps up we walk past a rail marked dr . who . the costumes from the latest episodes still needed to go back on the rails .\nit has also made costumes for some of the most - successful movie franchises in history including the harry potter , james bond and pirates of the caribbean series .\nangels costumiers is having what one might call a vintage year . it provided costumes for four of the five films nominated for the best costume designs oscar , including\ninto the woods ,\na modern twist on fairy tales , and\nmaleficent ,\na darker take on\nsleeping beauty .\nover 100 of angel ' s costumes will be on display . visitors will be able to see bespoke costumes made for the likes of ; laurence olivier , fred astaire , judi dench , tom baker and cate blanchett . as well as a display of interesting photographs , letters and artefacts , providing an insight into showbiz history .\ntim angel , chairman of angels , explained that while he was sad to see many of the items go , it was an unavoidable decision .\nin angels the costumiers ' massive storage facility in hendon , north - west london , there are 8 . 5 miles of railing containing 1million outfits\nangels have contributed toward many high profile feature films . as widely reported , four of 2012\u2019s best costume design oscar nominations came in some capacity from angels ( hugo , jane eyre , anonymous , w . e . ) . often angels will not make all of the costumes for a particular production . for example they supplied garments for penny rose on the pirates of the caribbean films but the fabric for jack sparrow\u2019s coat was actually sourced at their rival , cosprop . this is why there is no typical production . different costume designers have different requirements and will go wherever they need to see them met .\nnow , six - and - a - half generations later , angels\u2019 main base is in a huge warehouse in hendon , employing 120 people . there are a staggering eight - and - a - half miles of costumes of every description hanging here . you could clothe several armies with the military gear on display .\nwe currently operate two stores . our central london store is located in the heart of theatre land on shaftesbury avenue and features five floors of costumes , fancy dress and accessories including our hire department . our north london store is located in hendon and features costumes and accessories to buy as well as an extensive range of partyware and balloons .\nfrom the fifteenth to the eighteenth century , festivities at european courts required highly elaborate dance costumes . the style of court dance costumes tended to be similar to everyday dress of the period , incorporating , for example , laced corsets , puffed and slashed sleeves , farthingales with skirts and applied decoration . in the early twenty - first century , the reproduction of historical dance costumes was evident in the activities of historical dance organizations , such as the institute for historical dance practice ( ihdp ) in ghent , belgium .\nand angels has amassed 36 oscars for costume design along the way - its most recent for the grand budapest hotel at this year ' s awards .\nangels originally made it for a window display at the luxury department store harrods , not to actually be worn . but when creative executives on \u201cthe crown\u201d came to the shop looking to dress the queen for her coronation scene , the angels staff realized a dress already in stock would do the trick .\nanne v . coates : appeared as one of howard hughes ' editors , putting together the initial cut of hell ' s angels ( 1930 ) .\nsince it opened in 1840 , angels costumes in london has been the go - to clothing supplier for theatre , and later for film too . before it receives an outstanding british contribution to cinema bafta on sunday , take a tour of its gargantuan premises , including outfits seen on indiana jones , lawrence of arabia and more\nposts in our alterations workroom require a minimum of 2 years formal training in the construction and interpretation of costumes . college leavers and graduates usually start in the alterations workroom .\non the landing , jack the giant killer , great gatsby , django unchained , and hansel and gretel each have a place allocated to two costumes and a large poster .\nas the film industry was beginning , angels began a relationship with the film industry that lasts to this day , making the costumes for the film maid of the mountains ( 1913 ) . the shaftesbury avenue location ensured that angels dressed every show of distinction in the west end , including musicals showboat , the girl friend , the co - optimists , the year of grace , no , no nanette , and plays such as journey ' s end , and the truth game .\nin 1948 hamlet starring laurence olivier won the best achievement in costume design oscar \u00ae at the academy awards . angels have gone on to supply costume to another 35 best costume oscar \u00ae winners . in 2015 angels supplied costumes to four of the five films nominated for oscars \u00ae in costume design and all five films nominated for the film costume design at bafta : the grand budapest hotel ; the imitation game , into the woods , mr turner , the theory of everything and maleficent .\ntim angel obe ( centre ) with sons jeremy ( left ) and daniel ( right ) in angels warehouse with two costumes worn by actresses playing queen elizabeths i in different films . ( left ) by cate blanchett in elizabeth ( 1998 ) and ( right ) by dame judi dench in shakespeare in love ( also 1998 ) .\nafter that comes historical costumes , each labelled under their historical period . mark explains that the smaller wheeled rails dotted around can\u2019t be photographed as they are being prepped for production .\nthe angels dress glamorously in high - end costumes giving the client the choice between playful little dresses , sexy shimmery black cocktail dresses , glamorous discoball silver ball gowns complete with trains and more . the look is completed with beautiful hair and makeup and of course their signature pink violins . the client decides how much production to add \u2013 but with such a dynamic act , we recommend a good quality sound system and three spotlights for maximum impact . the angels look as good as they sound !\n\u201cwith the arrival of hd and 3d , what you see on screen is shown up much more . people are noticing costumes more than ever before , \u201d jeremy angel , creative director\nno tour of angels would be complete without a look at the accessories room : an aladdin ' s cave of beads , bangles , earrings and other jewellery .\nfeatured in screamers / richard iii / bed of roses / once upon a time when we were colored / angels and insects ( 1996 ) . see more \u00bb\nangels has worked on numerous productions that have won a bafta or oscar for best costume , including : hamlet , doctor zhivago , star wars , chariots of fire , braveheart , the english patient , shakespeare in love , sleepy hollow , the duchess , anna karenina , the great gatsby , and the grand budapest hotel . this year , angels supplied costumes to several films nominated at the ee british academy film awards , including cinderella , the danish girl , bridge of spies and the lady in the van .\ni\u2019m meeting with lydia , one of angels\u2019 social media team . lydia is a cosplayer , and while we wait for the rest of the group she enthuses about the upcoming london mcm expo and costumes she has planned . we\u2019re soon joined by mark , a jack of all trades in the company , who has over 30 years\u2019 experience in the industry .\nand if clothes need to be splattered with dirt , angels even has its own brand pure filth , which looks just like the real thing but washes out easily .\nan exhibition , dressed by angels , will open at the old truman brewery in hanbury street , london e1 on october 2 . for more info , click here .\nwe went on to draw this joined up logotype . the former angels logo began with a distinctive , forward - sloping a and we echoed it here . there was a feeling that the preceding angels logos were a little light and did not hold up at distance , so we moved towards a bolder weight for the new logo .\n' as cinema has evolved and changed , so too has angels , and we are looking forward to seeing what the next hundred years of film will bring . '\nas cinema has evolved and changed , so too has angels , and we are looking forward to seeing what the next hundred years of film will bring .\n\u2702 behind the seams is available now from http : / / www . angelsbehindthes . . . angels has been providing costumes for stage and screen since 1840 , and is the name sewn into thousands of costumes for television , theatre and film productions , including thirty - six costume oscar\u00ae - winning movies behind the seams gives exclusive access to what really goes on at angels , and tells the story of the biggest dressing - up box in the world . this is a unique insight into 175 years of the entertainment industry in london , and the evolution of a family business now into its seventh generation . now you too can step behind the dressing room door and see how the magic unfolds . . . show less\ndepending on the availability and calibre of a lead performer , he / she will either visit angels for fitting or their measurements sent ahead , with any additional modifications completed on set . angels provided some of consolata boyle\u2019s costumes for the iron lady ( 2011 ) , but meryl streep did not come for a fitting . measurements are obviously a closely guarded secret at the site . we were watched intently during our tour , though not hounded , presumably in case any measurements from prominent actors were currently in use by tailors or dressmakers .\nif you succeed , doors can open for you within the industry worldwide . it is well proven that having angels on your cv and a reference from us is a major advantage - not only does it demonstrate that you have had the best training but also that you work in a professional , efficient and reliable way - the angels way !\nat angels fancy dress , we think everyone should look their best and they look unique , and these videos can help you make sure you stand out from the crowd .\nnext to the dickens letters are manuscripts relating to the murderer dr crippen , who sold his wife\u2019s clothes to angels after killing her . there is a letter in which angels complains to the authorities that it is a year since crippen has been hung and that the police still haven\u2019t returned the wife\u2019s clothes ( which they want to rent out ) .\nmark muses , \u201cthe guys were always coming to us for costumes , running around here . both they and spike milligan always wanted to leave the tags on for filming for some odd reason . \u201d\nif you succeed in getting a job at angels you will be given a unique opportunity which you should use to your best advantage in learning every aspect of the costume business .\nangels sent this red jacket , likely originally made as a hunting jacket for an upper - class british man in the 19th century , to the set of \u201cdownton abbey . \u201d\na costume designer will approach angels with his / her request , be it half dozen australian light horse uniforms from world war i or three box jackets from the early 1980s . there will be discussion on colour , condition , fabric , timescale and budget , what is essential and what can be negotiated . then they will go to the rails . there are 8 . 8 miles of costume rails housed at angels , so chances are what someone wants will be there . if not , costumes need to be created according to specification from the ground up .\ncostumes for every occasion such as halloween , christmas and st patrick ' s day . uniforms , novelty , sexy , historic , fairytales , superheroes - no matter what the theme we have a costume .\nwe finish up in the fancy dress section with a look at contact lenses and fangs . lydia explains that while cosplay is very diy , there are some awesome costumes available that could be easily upgraded .\nthe team at angels have pulled a few costumes from the rails that they thought we might be interested in . on one of the four dummies is an original star wars uniform from a new hope . on another , a police uniform used in both dr . who and torchwood , then a jacket worn by tommy lee jones in captain america and lastly a uniform from richard iii .\nangels was established by morris angel in the seven dials region of london as a used clothing store in 1840 , essentially selling tailors\u2019 samples and excess stock . soon the store relocated to shaftesbury avenue where it became a popular haven for actors to rent costumes . by the time the movie industry took hold at the turn of the century , angels had already established itself as the go - to establishment for garment hire , tailoring and alterations . in 1992 , the company relocated again , this time to camden after acquiring their main rival berman\u2019s and nathan\u2019s . the shaftesbury avenue store became a fancy dress rental shop that still exists today . in 2002 , angels moved to a purpose built site in hendon housing their entire costume hire and garment making facilities .\nstars flock from hollywood to hendon to visit the massive angels warehouse on an industrial site just off the edgware road . the stock was relocated there from premises in nearby camden in 1992\nestablished in 1840 , angels is a seventh - generation family business , led by chairman tim angel , who has also served as chairman of bafta and a governor of the bfi .\n\u201cwe have always been the bridesmaid and never the bride , so it\u2019s very exciting to have our contribution recognised , \u201d says angels\u2019 chairman tim angel of the award , which he will accept on february 14 at london\u2019s royal opera house . he will be accompanied by his three children , all of whom also work for angels \u2014 jeremy ( creative director ) , daniel ( head of costume ) and emma ( head of fancy dress ) . \u201ci\u2019ve been given the baton and i\u2019m running with it , but there have been seven angels at the helm of this company and 15 angels involved in the business , not to mention all the people who have worked for the company over the years . this bafta is for all of them . \u201d\nfrom shakespeare in love to star wars , the great gatsby to the grand budapest hotel , london - based costume house angels has supplied millions of costumes to scores of bafta and oscar - winning films . but for the first time , the 175 - year - old family business will itself take centre stage this awards season as the recipient of the 2016 bafta for outstanding british contribution to cinema .\nat present angels is in its sixth generation as a family owned and run business . virtually everyone that works at the hendon site has been employed by angels for several years . indeed our tour was conducted by mark rhodes who started out in the military department a quarter of a century ago . as jeremy angel pointed out during our interview , \u201c at angels a job title doesn\u2019t really mean anything . i have a brother and a sister who work here , i have my mum , my uncle , my aunt ; plus the family dogs live here ! \u201d\nestablished in 1840 , angels is a seventh - generation family business , led by chairman tim angel obe , who has also served as chairman of bafta and a governor of the bfi .\n\u201cwhen people talk about what sea - changes there have been in films and tv , people talk about hd , special effects and cgi . but before the sixties and seventies , film productions looked like the era they were shot in ; actors were wearing costumes , \u201d the angels boss said . \u201cbut in the 1960s directors wanted authenticity and so you\u2019d see real victorian clothes start to be used . \u201d\nrecent graduate roles include freelance costume designers , trainee costume designers , and wardrobe assistants for a range of theatre , film , and television productions . this includes rogue one : a star wars story , the book of mormon , matthew bourne\u2019s the red shoes , and the winter\u2019s tale at the garrick theatre , london . they are also working for world - renowned organisations such as angels costumes in london .\ntheir previous award - winning costumes appeared in olivier\u2019s 1948 hamlet , gigi , doctor zhivago , star wars , chariots of fire , the last emperor , the english patient , shakespeare in love and the great gatsby .\nfurthermore with so many costumes in angels\u2019 vast warehouse it stands to reason that anyone could chance upon a golden movie find . this famously occurred in 2005 with a chance unearthing of obi - wan\u2019s brown cloak from star wars ( originally made by berman\u2019s ) . this must be the most fun part of angels . even those who have worked for the company for twenty years do not know every item on every rail . our eyes glazed over at bob hoskins and judy dench name tags sewn into dresses and suits . we can only wonder at what other undiscovered gems might be lurking out there .\njeremy angel stands with a rail of costumes at angels the costumiers on july 29 , 2008 in london . jeremy is the 6th generation of his family to work in the business . 120 staff look after up to 4 million costumes hanging on 6 miles of rails . founded in 1840 - angel ' s facility , the largest of it ' s kind in the world , supplies film , tv and theatre - on over a 1000 projects a year and has supplied outfits to 30 films films that have won oscars for best costume . much of the stock is also availbale to the public to hire for fancy dress .\nthe ghosts of laurence olivier , richard burton and omar sharif are lurking in an unglamorous industrial estate in hendon . in a warehouse belonging to angels , the world\u2019s largest supplier of costumes to the stage and screen , clothing worn by the silver screen idols of old hangs next to outfits from outer space , gowns dating back to the elizabethan era , 1920s flapper dresses and military uniforms from around the world .\nangels\u2019 first foray into film came in the silent era . it made the costumes for maid of the mountains ( 1913 ) and provided leading stage actors of the day with the outfits for their appearances in front of the movie cameras . it also made the outfits for the front - of - house staff working at the old \u201cpicture palaces\u201d , as the luxury cinemas of the 1920s and 1930s were called .\nregardless of your qualifications you will go through our own rigorous training programme . during your three month trial period you will go ' back to basics ' and learn ' the angels way ' .\nin the alterations department , one woman is deep in concentration sewing medal ribbons on to an raf uniform . all the military stock at angels is unranked until the staff are told to adapt it\nthe real howard hughes was still married to ella botts rice during the production of hell ' s angels ( 1930 ) and would have been balancing romantic involvement with evelyn brent and billie dove .\ncostumes worn by prominent actors or designer clothing is kept in a separate room . incidentally , the former is still used . if not actually hired out , it can still be used for reference by tailors and dressmakers .\nthen , as the entertainment industry entered the world of film , the family firm used its long - standing theatre connections to provide the costumes for motion pictures including sir laurence olivier\u2019s richard iii and maurice chevalier in gigi .\nthere is a picture of david hemmings in tony richardson\u2019s the charge of the light brigade and one of pop star adam ant wearing exactly the same jacket . ( angels prides itself on the way it recycles costumes . ) nearby is the costume sean bean wore for sharpe , when he was drafted in to the series after the original actor paul mcgann broke his leg , and the one benedict cumberbatch wore for his hamlet .\nnow in its 175 th year , angels costumes is the world\u2019s longest - established and largest professional costume house , and has worked with film luminaries including alfred hitchcock , powell and pressburger , david lean , martin scorsese , and steven spielberg on features from the ealing comedies , films produced by gainsborough studios and hammer , to the carry on films , bond , star wars , pirates of the caribbean , and harry potter .\nnatalea : i\u2019ve gained so much from hosting trivia night ! an addiction to iced lemongrass / plum tea for starters . . . an increase in useless knowledge , better oratory skills , creative excuses for wearing costumes . . .\na walk through the endless columns of costumes is like a passage through time . there are outfits for a roman soldier , a king , even sherlock holmes . if hollywood can create the character , they ' ve got them covered .\ntim angel , who is celebrating the 175 - year anniversary of his family business , is overseeing the next stage of the company\u2019s evolution as media streaming giants netflix and amazon start knocking on the door for costumes for their own productions .\ntheir collection of clothes covers eight miles of hanging rails and includes more than one million items of clothing . as well as working with the film industry , the company provides costumes for theatre and television including hit itv series downton abbey .\nas well as supplying to a host of successful uk films \u2014 including the harry potter franchise and the king\u2019s speech \u2014 angels is also seen as one of the go - to costume houses for big us productions . \u201cbudgets are tight and there is global competition , but the fact that productions want us to send costumes around the world means we must be doing something right , \u201d says angel , who has supplied projects in china and australia .\nit is a measure of the status of angels costumes that being directly involved in only three oscar - nominated films last sunday seemed , if anything , a mild anticlimax . often , there are more . on the main landing of the company\u2019s offices , there\u2019s a mannequin dressed in 1920s fantastic beasts and where to find them outfit . this stands next to displays from the other two oscar contenders from this year , florence foster jenkins and allied .\nnormally i ' ve always said no to doing an exhibition because i think costume exhibitions are just costumes on dummies , but they were worn by people and whilst they are things , there ' s more of a story behind them .\ncountless others involving actors dressed almost entirely by angels have been nominated in other categories , along with virtually every notable television drama in recent years donning clothes from their one million items and eight miles of hanging rails .\nangels staff also glued on the beads , rather than stitching them , and based their rendering on black - and - white photographs , drawings and a swatch of fabric given to them by the dress\u2019s original makers .\ngwen stefani was roughly thirty - four - years - old at the time she played jean harlow , who was only nineteen - years - old at the time that hell ' s angels ( 1930 ) premiered .\n\u201cthey come here because they know they can get what they want , particularly in terms of period costumes . we go back hundreds of years , we\u2019ve got amazing stock , we remain competitive and we are very good at what we do . \u201d\nat the beginning of the twentieth century , isadora duncan ' s natural movements on stage characterized a new era for dance . duncan ' s modern dance style has been influenced by greek art , folk dances , social dances , and athleticism . free - flowing costumes and loose hair permitted a great freedom of dance movement . after world war i , modern - dance groups emerged with predominantly female dancers . during the following decades , avant - garde choreographers , such as george balanchine and martha graham , and later merce cunningham , paul taylor , alvin ailey , and pina bausch , reformed and liberalized traditional dance and its costumes . moving away from traditional ballet techniques , modern dance gave rise to a new era of costuming . costumes and makeup took on a unisex look as choreographers felt it less relevant to differentiate female and male dancers . theater designers experimented with seminude costumes : transparent t - shirts and short black trunks for men and simple bodices and plain tights for women were the standard outfits .\nat the beginning of the twentieth century , isadora duncan ' s natural movements on stage characterized a new era for dance . duncan ' s modern dance style has been influenced by greek art , folk dances , social dances , and athleticism . free - flowing costumes and loose hair permitted a great freedom of dance movement . after world war i , modern - dance groups emerged with predominantly female dancers . during the following decades , avant - garde choreographers , such as george balanchine and martha graham , and later merce cunningham , paul taylor , alvin ailey , and pina bausch , reformed and liberalized traditional dance and its costumes . moving away from traditional ballet techniques , modern dance gave rise to a new era of costuming . costumes and makeup took on a unisex look as choreographers felt it less relevant to differentiate female and male dancers . theater designers experimented with seminude costumes : transparent t - shirts and short black trunks for men and simple bodices and plain tights for women were the standard outfits .\nangels specialises in \u201cbreaking down\u201d clothes to make them look worn and lived in for the stage , using a nutmeg grater to make sleeves appear lived in , varnish to simulate stains and cold tea to age white shirts ."]}
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( 2000s / 1987 ) - youtube\n: the turner entertainment company ( commonly referred to as\nturner entertainment co .\n) was established on august 4 , 1986 by media mogul , ted turner , initially being a media distri\ncourtesy :\nthe wizard of oz\nclip ( as turner entertainment co . )\ncourtesy of :\ndr . kildare\n( as turner entertainment co . ) less\ncourtesy :\nthe wizard of oz\nclip ( as turner entertainment co . ) less\nhanna - barbera / mgm cartoon sound effects from the turner entertainment co . sound effects library\nalthough turner co - produced the wizard of oz cartoon series produced by dic entertainment , the rights to the show are owned by cookie jar entertainment .\nprovided by : clip from\nred hot riding hood\n( as turner entertainment co . )\nprovided by : clip from\nred hot riding hood\n( as turner entertainment co . ) less\nsandra dewey , sr . vp / head , business affairs , turner entertainment networks & cartoon network originals\nin 1993 , turner purchased castle rock entertainment and new line cinema . [ 9 ] [ 10 ]\nhanna - barbera / mgm cartoon sound effects from the turner entertainment co . sound effects library - youtube\nmix - hanna - barbera / mgm cartoon sound effects from the turner entertainment co . sound effects library\nturner entertainment co . was established on august 4 , 1986 as a subsidiary of turner broadcasting system to oversee its film library after ted turner ' s short - lived acquisition of mgm / ua .\na cat in the hat presentation / mgm tv / mgm / ua home video / turner entertainment co . logos\na warner bros . cartoon / turner entertainment co / warner bros . animation / tom and jerry ( 2017 )\ncourtesy of :\nsingin ' in the rain\nmovie poster ( 1952 ) ( as turner entertainment co . )\non november 29 , 1989 , turner made another attempt to buy mgm / ua , but the deal failed , and turner formed turner pictures and turner pictures worldwide instead . [ 7 ]\ncourtesy of :\nsingin ' in the rain\nmovie poster ( 1952 ) ( as turner entertainment co . ) less\nmgm / ua entertainment co . / united artists / taft logos ( 1983 )\na purchase of mgm / ua by turner would provide turner broadcasting with more films for its cable services , including turner network television , which has depended heavily on the films from the mgm library that mr . turner already owns . turner board ' s approval needed\nthe turner entertainment co . sound effects library is a sound effects library made by sound ideas . it was first released in 1996 .\nmgm / ua home video ( 1993 ) / turner entertainment co . ( 1987 ) logos ( with mgm / ua 1999 copyright screen )\nmgm / ua home video ( 1993 ) / turner entertainment co . ( 1987 ) logos ( with mgm / ua 1993 copyright screen )\njeannie and partridge family 2200 a . d . are owned by sony pictures entertainment .\nwarner archive collection podcast ( april 8 , 2014 ) . warner bros . entertainment .\nalthough wb / turner holds us rights to the wind and the lion , international rights remain with columbia pictures ( via sony pictures entertainment ) .\nthe sale agreement also calls for united artists to distribute annually up to three original motion pictures produced by the new atlanta - based turner entertainment co .\nmgm / ua home video ( 1993 ) / turner entertainment co . ( 1987 ) logos ( with mgm / ua 1999 copyright screen ) - youtube\nmgm / ua home video ( 1993 ) / turner entertainment co . ( 1987 ) logos ( with mgm / ua 1993 copyright screen ) - youtube\nthis follows a co - production deal with mm2 entertainment and another minority investment in bigballs media .\ncastle rock entertainment and the distribution rights to its post - 1994 library . [ 13 ] [ 14 ]\non october 3 , 1988 , turner broadcasting launched the tnt network , and later turner classic movies to use their former mgm / ua library .\nsome of these rights had not been held by mgm at the time of the turner acquisition , these rights would be bought by turner later on .\nturner later got rights to this library in latin america and australia as well .\nthe pagemaster and cats don ' t dance were produced under turner feature animation , turner ' s animation unit headed by david kirschner and paul gertz , which was folded into warner bros . feature animation . which was then merged into warner bros . animation and warner bros . family entertainment .\nbeverly hills , calif . \u2014 united artists corp . said tuesday that it has completed its $ 300 million transaction with turner broadcasting system inc . for the purchase of the production facilities of mgm entertainment co .\nwhile warner bros . and turner hold the film elements of hanna - barbera ' s once upon a forest , all theatrical , television and home entertainment rights are completely and exclusively controlled by 20th century fox .\nturner entertainment , as a production company , also creates original in - house programming , such as documentaries about the films it owns , new animated material based on tom & jerry and other related cartoon properties , and once produced made - for - tv movies , miniseries , and theatrical films such as gettysburg , fallen , the pagemaster and cats don ' t dance under the turner pictures banner . turner also had an international distribution sales unit , turner pictures worldwide distribution . turner pictures folded into warner bros . after the turner - time warner merger , and currently holds the distribution rights to the films made by the production division .\nturner is a global entertainment , sports and news company that creates premium content and delivers exceptional experiences to fans whenever and wherever they consume content . these efforts are fueled by data driven insights and industry leading technology .\non april 1 , 2000 , turner launched boomerang , a spinoff of cartoon network .\nturner plans new channels .\nassociated press ( june 5 , 1993 ) .\nunder its agreement , turner , the atlanta - based entertainment company , will acquire hanna ' s production business and film library as well as the distribution rights to its library , which are currently held by worldvision enterprises .\nfilm footage :\nfreaks ( 1932 )\n,\nthe cameraman ( 1928 )\n,\nqueen christina ( 1933 )\nand\ntop hat ( 1935 )\ncourtesy of ( as turner entertainment co . )\nturner entertainment , as a production company , also creates original in - house programming , such as documentaries about the films it owns , new animated material based on tom & jerry and other related cartoon properties , and once produced made - for - tv movies , miniseries , and theatrical films such as gettysburg , tom and jerry : the movie , fallen , the pagemaster and cats don ' t dance under the turner pictures banner . turner also had an international distribution sales unit , turner pictures worldwide distribution . turner pictures folded into warner bros . after the turner - time warner merger , and currently holds the distribution rights to the films made by the production division .\nturner entertainment also distributes films from the rko radio pictures , pre - may 1986 mgm and pre - 1950 warner bros . libraries , certain films from new line cinema ( 1994\u20131997 ) , and shows from tbs , tnt , hanna - barbera ( 1991\u20131997 ) , cartoon network , adult swim , trutv and pbs ( 1994\u20132004 ) on home video via turner home entertainment , and after 1996 , warner home video ( which currently operates turner ' s home video subsidiary as an in - name - only division ) . ( see below . )\nfilm footage :\nfreaks ( 1932 )\n,\nthe cameraman ( 1928 )\n,\nqueen christina ( 1933 )\nand\ntop hat ( 1935 )\ncourtesy of ( as turner entertainment co . ) less\nturner broadcasting , headed by media entrepreneur ted turner , sold mgm ' s production and distribution business to united artists in may after acquiring the historic hollywood studio earlier in the year .\nin 1992 , turner broadcasting launched cartoon network to make use of its vast animation library .\npaul condolora , sr . vp , digital , turner animation , young adults & kids media\nturner owns and operates some of the most valuable brands in the world , including adult swim , bleacher report , boomerang , cartoon network , cnn , eleague , filmstruck , great big story , hln , istreamplanet , super deluxe , tbs , turner classic movies ( tcm ) , tnt , trutv and turner sports . to learn more about turner , please visit urltoken .\nin the first decade of its existence , turner released most of its own catalogue on home video through turner home entertainment ( the ) . however , the mgm and warner film libraries which turner owned were still distributed by mgm / ua home video along with the until their rights expired in 1999 , while the handled the home video distribution of titles from the rko library . the released films produced by turner pictures on home video with their distributors and independently released the hanna - barbera cartoons on home video . upon the turner - time warner in 1996 merger , the was absorbed into warner home video as an in - name - only unit in december 1996 . however , turner classic movies does release special edition dvd boxsets of films from both the turner and warner catalogs under the tcm label .\nthis investment will allow turner to reach new audiences and extend its partnership with pops . turner\u2019s boomerang brand launched in vietnam in 2016 on pops kids , offering international animations dubbed in vietnamese .\nturner broadcasting system still exists as a part of time warner and continues to operate tbs , tnt , cnn , etc . , and continues to produce programs in - house . turner entertainment company , however , more or less no longer exists ; it was absorbed into warner bros . in 1996 after the turner - time warner merger , but its old\nstar\nlogo continues to appear on dvd / blu - ray packaging .\nturner asia pacific has acquired a minority stake in vietnamese digital media and creator network pops worldwide .\ntemplate : multiple issues in the first decade of its existence , turner released most of its own catalogue on home video through turner home entertainment ( the ) . however , the mgm and warner film libraries which turner owned were still distributed by mgm / ua home video along with the until their rights expired in 1999 , while the handled the home video distribution of titles from the rko library . the released films produced by turner pictures on home video with their distributors and independently released the hanna - barbera cartoon library on home video .\nwith the headline : the media business ; turner broadcasting seen in talks to buy mgm / ua .\n\u2122 and \u00a9 2018 . turner broadcasting system , inc . a warnermedia company . all rights reserved .\nturner nets go dark on washington post co . ' s cable one , while verizon fios renews pact\nturner later re - sold united artists and the mgm logo back to kirk kerkorian , and sold the old mgm studio lot to lorimar , keeping the aforementioned library . in 1991 , turner entertainment ' s parent turner broadcasting purchased hanna - barbera and its extensive animated library including the jetsons , yogi bear , scooby - doo , the flintstones , huckleberry hound , top cat , and quick draw mcgraw ( along with most of the ruby - spears library up to 1991 ) . turner ' s vast animation library served as the basis for cartoon network , and later boomerang .\ntbs is one of cable ' s top 5 entertainment networks in primetime with adults 18 - 34 and adults 18 - 49 for the year - to - date .\nwarner bros . home entertainment brings together warner bros . entertainment\u2019s home video ( warner home video ) and video games ( warner bros . interactive entertainment ) businesses in order to maximize current and next - generation distribution scenarios . wbhe is responsible for the global distribution of content through blu - ray disc and dvd , electronic sell - through and transactional vod and delivery of theatrical content to wireless and online channels . it is also a significant worldwide publisher for both internal and third party video game titles .\nmr . turner and mr . kerkorian were meeting today at the bel air hotel in bel air , calif . both mr . turner and jeffrey barbakow , mr . kerkorian ' s top executive , declined to comment .\nthe pagemaster and cats don ' t dance were produced under turner feature animation , turner ' s animation unit headed by david kirschner and paul gertz . spun off from the feature division of hanna - barbera productions , turner feature animation was folded into warner bros . feature animation , which was then merged into warner bros . animation .\nturner broadcasting system , a time warner company . ( sister company warner bros . handles all distribution functions . )\nturner classic movies releases special edition dvd boxsets of films from both the turner and warner catalogs under the tcm label . they are also a former affiliate of movies unlimited , a philadelphia based mail order dvd and video company .\ntnt is one of cable ' s top 5 entertainment networks in primetime with adults 18 - 34 and one of the top 10 networks with adults 18 - 49 in 2017 .\nturner is a global media company with the most valuable entertainment and news brands in the world . we\u2019re leading the transformation of the business we helped create with big , bold ideas . we aim high and so should you . do something immersive and bold with your career . make now matter .\nbased on the constantly changing ways by which consumers access entertainment product , wbhe focuses on maximizing current and next - generation distribution scenarios to make the studio\u2019s content available to audiences through as many channels , platforms and devices as possible . by grouping like business units and streamlining the process of delivering the studio\u2019s content to consumers in the format of their choice as conveniently as possible , wbhe helps the studio to maintain an industry - leading and defining role in the rapidly evolving home entertainment marketplace while moving consumers\u2019 home entertainment experiences into a new era .\njosh turner ' s ' deep south ' represents his background and heritage - kix 92 . 1 country ( wkxy )\ngreat american said it would immediately receive about $ 255 million in cash , which it would use to reduce bank debt . the company will spend another $ 24 million to buy back its distribution rights from worldvision , a subsidiary of spelling entertainment inc . those rights will then be transferred to turner .\ndc entertainment , home to iconic brands dc , vertigo and mad , is the creative division charged with strategically integrating its iconic content across warner bros . and warnermedia . founded in 2009 , dc entertainment works in concert with many key warner bros . divisions to unleash its stories and characters across all media , including but not limited to film , television , consumer products , home entertainment and interactive games . in 2014 , dc outlined an ambitious film slate to roll out through 2020 , including 2017\u2019s hit releases wonder woman and justice league , aquaman for 2018 and shazam ! for 2019 .\n\u201cwe are excited to have turner come on board . using this investment , we can supercharge our ambitious vision to lead digital entertainment in southeast asia . we plan to expand our network onto more mobile and non - traditional platforms , invest heavily in content production and open new markets . over the past year , we have been working closely with turner on their kids content , \u201d said esther nguyen , founder and chief executive officer , pops worldwide .\nthe godzilla segments from the godzilla power hour , produced by hanna - barbera , are now owned by toho company ltd . with classic media handling u . s . distribution rights ( the godzilla segments were originally included when turner bought hanna - barbera and when time - warner bought turner until 2003 when wb / turner sold the godzilla segments to toho , while wb / turner still owns the jana of the jungle segments ) . coincidentally , wb is producing a reboot of the godzilla film series set for release in 2012 .\non october 3 , 1988 , turner broadcasting launched the tnt network , and later turner classic movies to use their former mgm / ua library . in doing so , turner has played a major part in film preservation and restoration . by broadcasting such classic films as the wizard of oz , casablanca , singin ' in the rain , gone with the wind , citizen kane , king kong , easter parade and the original the jazz singer , on numerous turner affiliated cable channels , as well as in showing them in revival movie houses and home video around the world , turner introduces a new generation to these films and makes sure these films are not forgotten .\nturner broadcasting system inc . is still negotiating to acquire the mgm / ua communications company , several executives close to turner said today , despite some reports to the contrary . they added that the deal , as it was now being discussed , could be for stock .\nturner buys rights to 800 rko movies . los angeles times ( december 10 , 1987 ) . retrieved on june 9 , 2013 .\n\u201cwith its unique proposition , pops has shown to be very adept at attracting and engaging audiences with its local content and creator network , and this agreement allows turner to venture into this growing side of the business , \u201d said ricky ow , president , turner asia pacific .\nturner buys rights to 800 rko movies\n, los angeles times ( reuters ) , december 10 , 1987 ( available online ) .\nturner entertainment sound effects library from sound ideas urltoken sound ideas is the world ' s largest publisher of professional sound effects , royalty free production music and production elements . for more info , visit urltoken get social with sound ideas sound ideas blog : urltoken find us on facebook : urltoken follow us on twitter : urltoken sound ideas is linked - in : urltoken\nin 1991 , turner purchased hanna - barbera productions , most of the pre - 1991 ruby - spears productions library , and man from atlantis from great american broadcasting . [ 8 ] shortly after turner broadcasting launched cartoon network , and later boomerang , to use its vast animation library .\ndc entertainment\u2019s dc comics has been in continuous publication for more than 60 years , and is the leading comic book publisher in the industry and the creator of some of the world\u2019s most recognized icons . dc\u2019s characters continue to headline blockbuster feature films , live - action and animated television series , direct - to - video releases , collectors\u2019 books , online entertainment , digital publishing , countless licensing and marketing arrangements and , most recently , graphic novels .\ntoday , as part of time warner , turner entertainment continues to oversee its inherited library , which also includes the wizard of oz , a christmas story , gone with the wind , gilligan ' s island , tom and jerry , the flintstones , the jetsons , yogi bear , scooby - doo , top cat , huckleberry hound , jonny quest , space ghost and captain planet .\nfounded in 2016 , warner bros . digital networks is the fast - paced , growing team responsible for building and operating the studio\u2019s digital entertainment offerings , producing digital native content and harnessing the power of social media through machinima . wbdn\u2019s current direct - to - consumer - centric portfolio includes boomerang ( a partnership with turner ) , dramafever , filmstruck ( a partnership with turner ) , machinima , stage 13 , uninterrupted ( a partnership with lebron james ) , ellen digital ventures ( a partnership with ellen degeneres ) and dc universe , a dc - branded digital service debuting in 2018 . warner bros . digital networks\u2019 premium programming and digital offerings put fans at the center of entertainment , sports , gaming and pop culture , reaching audiences anywhere , across any platform .\n: just a still of the turner logo on a white background , which is positioned center - left . there are segmented lines behind the logo .\nin 1991 , turner purchased hanna - barbera productions and most of the pre - 1991 ruby - spears productions library from great american broadcasting . [ 6 ]\nturner entertainment also played a huge part in film preservation and restoration , thus such classic films as casablanca , citizen kane , king kong , easter parade , and the original the jazz singer , can continue to be seen today via its various cable channels , as well as in revival movie houses and home video . the films are also internationally distributed and shown by many channels around the world .\nupon the turner - time warner merger , the was absorbed into warner home video as an in - name - only unit in december 1996 . however , turner classic movies does release special edition dvd boxsets of films from both the turner and warner catalogs under the tcm label . ( some magazines like starlog when listing upcoming releases from warner related to cartoon network programming listed it as being released by the , likely to differentiate it from other , adult - oriented titles . )\nturner said the acquisition would be made as a 50 - 50 joint venture with a partner , the apollo investment fund , led by the financier leon black .\nchicago tribune\ndone deal : turner broadcasting system inc . said it closed . . . articles . chicagotribune . com , retrieved on december 27 , 2012\nsuper deluxe is an omni - platform entertainment company committed to amplifying creative voices that live just outside the mainstream . with online video for social feeds , television series and film , documentaries , interactive live experiences , and consumer - facing tech products , super deluxe talks to a generation of insatiably curious viewers who grew up clutching smartphones . super deluxe is a division of turner , but it operates independently in downtown la .\nturner also had a television unit called turner program services which had run until 1996 when it was rebranded as telepictures distribution which distributed mama ' s family and all tps shows after 1996 . in 2003 telepictures distribution was folded into warner bros . television distribution which meant telepictures took over all series that were first run and distributed by td .\nhln features live coverage of national , regional , lifestyle , and entertainment stories in a fast - paced approachable tone with expert - led , personality - driven hosts . hln is a cnn worldwide network reaching more than 100 million households in the u . s .\nthe turner pictures library , including gettysburg , tom and jerry : the movie and in search of dr . seuss , also the tv and international rights to the pagemaster .\nturner broadcasting system inc . said today that it had signed a definitive agreement to acquire hanna - barbera productions inc . , the hollywood cartoon producer , for $ 320 million .\nturner said in august that it was negotiating to buy hanna from the great american communications company . great american , based in cincinnati , is controlled by the great american financial corporation .\ncartoon network is turner\u2019s global entertainment brand and the # 1 animation network in the u . s . , offering the best in original content for kids and families with such hits as , adventure time , the powerpuff girls , steven universe , we bare bears and the amazing world of gumball . seen in 192 countries and over 400 million homes , cartoon network inspires the next generation of creators and innovators by engaging its audience at the intersection of creativity and technology .\nis an industry leader in the delivery of premium sports content across all multimedia screens . turner sports\u2019 television coverage includes the nba , major league baseball , ncaa division i men\u2019s basketball championship ,\nthe distributed home video releases from new line home entertainment , as well as pbs programs in the mid - 1990s . nlhe distributed new line films on video by itself from 1996 until the warner bros . / new line merger in 2008 . pbs shows are now distributed on video by paramount ;\ntm & \u00a9 2018 turner classic movies , inc . a time warner company . all rights reserved . code of conduct for this site | press room | privacy policy | | terms of use\nboth tele - communications inc . and time - warner are leading cable operators and have an interest in turner ' s services being as strong as possible . mr . turner could not make such an acquisition , of course , without the approval of his board members . apparently they are considering giving it in exchange for some rights and may agree to guarantee the stock payment in some form .\nthe 1975 documentary film , bugs bunny : superstar ( which contains 9 cartoons from a . a . p . / turner ' s pre - august 1948 color looney tunes / merrie melodies catalog )\n: rare in its original version and common in the warp speed version . was once found on many movies and shows from the turner library , though many of the shows have since passed on to\nthis video shows content that is not owned by us . all the rights goes to the original designers and owners of the content shown in this video . this is being uploaded for preservation and entertainment purposes only . under the copyright law article\nfair use\n. from\nelvis , the lost performances\n\u201cthrough this journey , we realised that we share the same vision of the future of entertainment . our work with turner led to the successful youtube launch of boomerang vietnam and popular boomerang programming on pops kids . for the first time in vietnam , full episodes of classic properties like tom and jerry , ben 10 , the powerpuff girls and scooby - doo were available for our audiences online . though we started working together in the kids business , we now look forward to broadening our content partnership even wider , \u201d she added .\nhirschfield formerly was chief executive at two major hollywood studios , columbia pictures and 20th century fox film corp . fell is president of fell & co . , a management consulting firm specializing in the communications industries . the document said fell & co .\nis regarded as the premiere executive search firm in the entertainment industry .\n: ultra rare . turner used this logo mainly as a print logo during this era , and any onscreen appearance is quite rare . the time warner variant was seen on the 2001 special edition of the 1970 documentary film\nthe a . a . p . library was technically under the tps unit of turner ( aside from the copyrights themselves ) , as a . a . p . was originally a television syndication company . upon being sold to ua , a . a . p . ' s library was made part of the ua television unit . the a . a . p . library continues to be part of turner / warner ' s television unit today .\nnew line cinema , part of warner bros . entertainment since 2008 , coordinates its development , production , marketing , distribution and business affairs activities with warner bros . pictures to maximize film performance and operating efficiencies . new line\u2019s 2018 release slate , distributed by warner bros . , includes game night , rampage , life of the party , tag and the nun .\nand the sports emmy award - winning pga championship live , as well as an accompanying collection of mobile sites and connected device apps . turner sports and the nba also jointly manage nba digital , a robust collection of offerings including nba tv ,\na present value of $ 44 million to $ 50 million is estimated on the old 750 - title rko film library alone - - even though major distribution rights to the pictures are owned by ted turner ' s atlanta - based broadcasting empire .\nunited artists , which is in the process of changing its name to mgm - ua communications co . , also entered into a 15 - year home - video deal to distribute the 3 , 600 titles in the mgm film library acquired by turner .\nalthough wb owns the super friends cartoons and spin - offs produced by hanna - barbera as well as the dukes , turner never owned them - instead , these were always under wb control ( unlike the other h - b series now part of the wb library ) .\nand the right arm of the\nt\nextended over the other letters , and the left arm curled ; this is the same as the turner print logo moves in , close to the screen from the right . the camera turns left to follow it , and it approaches a\ncontractually , the mgm and warner film libraries which turner owned had been distributed by mgm / ua home video until their rights expired in 1999 at which point they were reassigned to warner home video . this transaction also completed wb ' s re - acquiring of distribution rights to their pre - 1950 library ;\nturner broadcasting system , as a result of acquiring mgm / ua last year before selling off all but its film library , holds\nperpetual standard broadcast television syndication distribution rights\nto the pre - 1955 films for domestic markets representing about 66 % of u . s . television homes , the document states .\nistream planet is the leader in live and ott platform services , simplifies content delivery to users across multiple screens . istreamplanet created aventus , a modern approach to live streaming using a cloud and software based platform , to address the needs of premium content providers , and continues to add new platform capabilities for emergent ott services . istreamplanet\u2019s innovative approach has been chosen by the world\u2019s leading sports , entertainment , and technology brands to bring live , online video to connected audiences around the world .\njetsons : the movie , the flintstones , its sequel the flintstones in viva rock vegas and the ride film footage of the funtastic world of hanna - barbera are owned and controlled by nbcuniversal whereas the characters , original tv series and merchandising rights rest with warner bros . via turner broadcasting ' s ownership of hanna - barbera .\njust how a turner deal would be structured is not yet clear , but one industry expert said , ' ' no one wants to own a highly leveraged movie company . ' ' because the movie business is so volatile , buyers do not want to borrow money and incur heavy debt service they might not be able to meet .\nthere is an\nenhanced\n/ videotaped version shown in widescreen . it had more stars at the beginning , an expanded marquee , the interior of the\nturner\ntext has more reflections and appears to be shinier , the shining effects on the lettering aren ' t as cheesy , and the animation in general is much smoother .\nout of the many warner films turner owns , the exceptions are they made me a criminal , santa fe trail , this is the army , life with father , rope , and the inspector general . rope was acquired by director alfred hitchcock and his estate from united artists television , and the remaining films are in the public domain .\n, with both companies sharing the copyright . in 1981 , mgm purchased ua , and for five years , owned complete control of the film . mgm now owns part of the copyright ( as they retained the rights to ua ' s releases ) , sharing it with turner ( as a result of the aforementioned purchase of mgm ' s library ) .\nwarner bros . animation is one of the leading producers of animation in the entertainment industry , with an innovative and talent - rich roster boasting some of the most accomplished writers , producers and artists working today . wba is home to the iconic animated characters from the dc , hanna - barbera , mgm and looney tunes libraries . the studio is on the cutting edge of animation technology , and has both cg and traditionally animated projects in current production and development . wba also creates the highly successful series of dc universe original animated movies for dvd .\non some turner shows aired on canada ' s teletoon , the logo plays its extended version , but the closing theme plays for half of its length . the other half plays the short logo ' s music . this was probably done to cover up hb logos . this also happened on some russian and arabian airings of the tom and jerry show ( 1975 version ) .\nadult swim launched in 2001 , and is turner\u2019s network offering original and acquired animated and live - action series for young adults . airing nightly from 8 p . m . to 6 a . m . ( et / pt ) , adult swim is basic cable\u2019s # 1 network with persons 18 - 34 and 18 - 49 , and is seen in 94 million u . s . homes .\nhanna - barbera and ruby - spears cartoons that are based on happy days , laverne and shirley , and mork and mindy are owned by cbs television distribution , along with the little rascals cartoons co - produced with king world and harlem globetrotters ( although wb / turner owns the super globetrotters , though both globetrotters series have been less frequently seen in recent years due to intellectual property issues ) .\n\u201cour investment is part of turner\u2019s desire to place fans and consumers at the very core \u2013 to reach and engage them with branded content and playlists \u2013 as well as target diverse demographics in new ways . with a surge of video - on - demand viewing in both vietnam and southeast asia , these are exciting times for two companies that share a very similar culture of innovation , \u201d he added .\nan unusual logo combination i found on a dvd i imported from the uk . along with the mgm / ua home video logo and the turner logo , this combination also includes an interesting variant on the 1940 mgm logo . very real ! i was quite suprised to see this logo combination , heck , i didn ' t even know the mgm / ua logo was ever used on a dvd release !\nturner classic movies ( tcm ) is a two - time peabody award - winning network that presents great films , uncut and commercial - free , from the largest film libraries in the world highlighting the entire spectrum of film history . tcm features the insights from primetime host ben mankiewicz and saturday daytime host tiffany vazquez , plus interviews with a wide range of special guests and serves as the ultimate movie lover destination .\nboomerang was originally launched in the u . s . on april 1 , 2000 as a television network and now is seen in over 144 million homes worldwide . boomerang is turner\u2019s global 24 - hour , all - animation network for kids and families dedicated to showcasing both timeless cartoons from the cartoon network , warner bros . , hanna - barbera and mgm libraries , as well as exclusive acquisitions and original productions from around the world .\ni did know that of course , since i linked it in my post and copy - pasted the description of it from the page . i just thought people would like to know about another confirmed\nsighting\n. . .\nthe reason why i thought that you were claiming this was a new logo is because you said\nfound another 1987 turner logo\n, which implies that you a found a new variant of it .\nfilmstruck is a new subscription on - demand service that offers film aficionados a comprehensive library of films including an eclectic mix of contemporary and classic art house , indie , foreign and cult films . developed and managed by turner classic movies ( tcm ) in collaboration with the criterion collection , is the new exclusive streaming home for the critically acclaimed and award - winning criterion collection , including the criterion channel , a new premium service programmed and curated by the criterion team .\njosh turner ' s is set to perform his current single ,\nhometown girl\ntomorrow ( march 14th ) on nbc\u2019s today show . his new album deep south came out on friday ( march 10th ) and josh says he hopes his fans hear how he ' s grown as an artist and as a person through this record . he tells us more : [\ni wanted to paint this picture of what life was like for me growing up in the deep south and things that i experienced , kinda the background and the heritage that i come from . and didn ' t really have any commercial aspirations ya know when i wrote it . i wasn ' t thinking about the record or anything . i just felt like deep south was the title for the record . i felt like that was what kinda summed everything up .\n] sound cue ( : 20 oc : what summed everything up )\na conservation and access project for historical printed materials related to cinema , broadcasting and recorded sound . visit our new website and read our blog at urltoken\nvol 1957 : movies from a . a . p . : programs of quality from quality studios , warner bros . features and cartoons , popeye cartoons\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\na management group at rko pictures and its backers , alan j . hirschfield and robert fell , is to pay about $ 48 million to buy the company from its parent , gencorp , according to confidential data circulated to potential private investors .\nthe purchase deal was announced last week , but not its price tag or other financial details . the seller has been shedding its television stations , reducing its own need for the programming represented by rko .\nthe information in memo form was prepared by new york investment banker painewebber inc . , which is seeking to sell $ 30 million of convertible preferred stock in a private placement as part of the purchase financing .\naccording to the document , other financing planned will include a $ 38 - million term loan , a $ 14 . 3 - million revolving credit , plus a $ 2 . 5 - million equity investment by the new owners . the company seeks about $ 39 million above the purchase price as working capital , according to the data .\nthe company , which in the last several years resumed production of movies and television programs , will continue these operations and initiate new ones , according to the information .\namong other things , the document includes an anatomy of a movie library carved into a hodgepodge of rights under various owners .\nit lays out various rights to the mostly pre - 1955 films , largely black and white and some generally accepted as\nclassics .\nthese include\ncitizen kane ,\nking kong ,\nthe hunchback of notre dame\nand fred astaire ' s\ntop hat .\nbesides the underlying copyrights , rko pictures owns a hodgepodge of distribution rights . these include rights for\ncertain domestic free and pay / cable television markets .\nrko reacquired those rights last december from marian b . pictures and is considering reacquisition of rights held by other parties , the document said , adding :\nadditionally , the company , which owns the colorization rights to substantially all films in the rko library , is exploring the economic , artistic and technical merits of colorization .\nwith the increasing importance of ancillary media such as the home video and various television markets , the motion picture industry has found that film libraries generate stable and predictable cash flows and have come to represent sources of substantial value .\nrko also holds standard broadcast tv rights in areas representing about 20 % of domestic homes , with revisionary rights covering 14 % more in the event that television stations holding rights experience a change of control .\nthe data does not show the relative investment or equity interest among the buyers of rko pictures . however , it notes that hirschfield and fell would enter into consulting contracts calling for maximum reimbursement of $ 50 , 000 for their services .\nafter completion of the purchase , they will be directors on the original seven - member board but hold no executive positions , according to the painewebber memorandum .\nmark seiler , who will remain as president under the new ownership , declined to comment on the financial details of the document but affirmed the data about the library . he said there will be no changes in management . the firm will maintain principal executive offices in century city .\nurltoken no longer supports internet explorer 9 or earlier . please upgrade your browser .\nan industry executive familiar with both companies said time warner inc . ' s film division , warner brothers , was interested in acquiring the distribution rights to united artists films in the united states . if that is accomplished , the company would have more films for its distribution network and would bring yet another movie company under its umbrella . it is also interested in acquiring the home video distribution rights overseas to united artists products , the executive said .\nkirk kerkorian , who controls mgm / ua through his tracinda corporation , had originally agreed to sell the company to qintex , an australian company , but that deal fell through when qintex was unable to post the financial guarantees needed . terms of possible deal unclear\nfrom the new york times . you may opt - out at any time .\nyou agree to receive occasional updates and special offers for the new york times ' s products and services .\nalthough rupert murdoch ' s news corporation was initially rumored to be interested in the company , there is no indication that it still is . the price could be about $ 1 billion for mgm / ua common stock , as well as several hundred million dollars for its preferred stock and the assumption of an additional $ 400 million of mgm / ua debt .\nwe are continually improving the quality of our text archives . please send feedback , error reports , and suggestions to archive _ feedback @ nytimes . com .\naccessibility concerns ? email us at accessibility @ urltoken . we would love to hear from you .\nhanna - barbera ' s library includes more than 3 , 000 half - hours of animated programs and more than 350 series , television motion pictures and films . the cartoons include characters like the flintstones , the jetsons , yogi bear and scooby doo .\nplease note the green - lined linked article text has been applied commercially without any involvement from our newsroom editors , reporters or any other editorial staff .\nwe use cookies to understand how you use our site and to improve your experience . this includes personalizing content and advertising . to learn more , click here . by continuing to use our site , you accept our use of cookies , revised privacy policy and terms of use .\nbleacher report is the premier digital destination for millennial sports fans creating and collaborating on the culture of sports for the next generation of fans . its vision for making sports bigger than games has led to unmatched engagement on social media , where it consistently ranks as a top publisher on each platform . bleacher report also provides an industry - leading fan experience on mobile devices through bleacher report , the top - rated smartphone and tablet app .\ncnn is the most trusted source for news and information . its reach extends to nine cable and satellite television networks ; one private place - based network ; two radio networks ; wireless devices around the world ; cnn digital network , the no . 1 network of news web sites in the united states ; cnn newsource , the world\u2019s most extensively - syndicated news service ; and strategic international partnerships within both television and the digital media .\ntnt is basic cable ' s # 1 network in primetime with young adults and is home to one of cable ' s most popular slates of original series , including t he alienist , animal kingdom , claws , and the upcoming one day she\u2019ll darken ( working title ) , snowpiercer and tell me your secrets . tnt also presents popular shows such as arrow , supernatural , bones and castle ; primetime specials , such as the screen actors guild awards\u00ae and the iheartradio music awards ; and championship sports coverage , including the nba and the ncaa division i men ' s basketball championship .\ntrutv is seen across multiple platforms in 90 million households , trutv delivers a fresh and unexpected take on comedy with such popular original series as impractical jokers , billy on the street , the carbonaro effect , adam ruins everything , hack my life and fameless , as well as the original scripted comedy those who can ' t . and the fun doesn ' t stop there . trutv is also a partner in airing the ncaa division i men ' s basketball championship .\nadult swim is basic cable ' s # 1 network with persons 18 - 34 and 18 - 49 , and is seen in 94 million u . s . homes .\ncartoon network is television\u2019s # 1 network across cable and broadcast on video on demand and has five of the top 10 animated series for kids .\nadult swim , tbs , tnt and cartoon network rank among basic cable\u2019s top 10 networks among adults 18 - 49 .\n\u00a9 copyright 2018 variety media , llc , a subsidiary of penske business media , llc . variety and the flying v logos are trademarks of variety media , llc . powered by urltoken vip\nfor inquiries related to this message please contact support . for sales inquiries , please visit urltoken\nif you believe this to be in error , please confirm below that you are not a robot by clicking\ni ' m not a robot\nbelow .\nplease make sure your browser supports javascript and cookies and that you are not blocking them from loading . for more information you can review the terms of service and cookie policy .\nwarning ! to get all of the features imdbpro offers , you must enable javascript .\nyou can share this page with anyone , including non - imdbpro subscribers . a shared page will expire 7 days after it is first opened .\nsubmit additional information and / or report errors on this page . if it is approved by imdb database managers , it will be added to the page in a future update .\nmaterial from mgm ' s predecessors ( metro pictures , goldwyn pictures and mayer pictures ) post - 1917 that did not enter the public domain , such as wild oranges .\nthe patchwork girl of oz , the magic cloak of oz , his majesty , the scarecrow of oz , dr . jekyll and mr . hyde and show boat .\nthe us and canadian distribution rights to a majority of the rko radio pictures library ; including king kong , bringing up baby and citizen kane . [ 8 ] [ 9 ]\npre - january 1950 warner bros . feature films such as the adventures of robin hood , the maltese falcon , casablanca , yankee doodle dandy , now , voyager , seven sinners and the treasure of the sierra madre .\nmaterial from wb silent films post - 1918 that did not enter the public domain , such as lady windermere ' s fan , lucretia lombard and beau brummel .\npre - september 1948 warner bros . live - action short films . this did not include the 1936 - 46 monogram pictures films and thus these still remain with mgm .\nall of the fleischer studios / famous studios popeye the sailor cartoons , originally released by paramount pictures between 1933 - 1957 . [ 11 ]\ngilligan ' s island and its animated spin - offs ( the new adventures of gilligan and gilligan ' s planet ) .\nalmost all of the pre - 1991 ruby - spears productions library , such as mr . t .\nman from atlantis television movies and tv series , produced by solow production company .\noriginal in - house programming , such as documentaries about the films it owns , animated series , tv specials , made - for - tv movies , miniseries and theatrical films .\n, the new york times company , october 30 , 1991 . retrieved on 2012 - 06 - 13 .\ndelugach , al ( march 16 , 1987 ) . investors will pay $ 48 million for rko : confidential memo details management group ' s purchase deal . los angeles times . retrieved on june 9 , 2013 .\ntom kenny , jerry beck , frank caruso , glenn mitchell , et al . ( 2007 ) . popeye the sailor : 1933\u20131938 , volume 1 . special features : i yam what i yam : the story of popeye the sailor ( dvd ) . warner home video .\ncan ' t find a community you love ? create your own and start something epic .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 transitional / / en\nurltoken"]}
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", "topic": 26}], "title": "mnsure", "paragraphs": ["the ceo leads and works closely with mnsure staff and mnsure board of directors to set and execute the operations of mnsure . . . .\nmnsure navigator certification preferred or training provided . maintain mnsure navigator certification and assist as needed . . . .\nknowledge of mnsure and local provider organizations . this position assists people enroll in a mnsure health insurance plan . . . .\noversee the training and coordination of mnsure project staff . coordinate targeted enrollment and outreach activities with mnsure project staff and external . . .\nmnsure may not sell any data collected , created , or maintained by mnsure , regardless of its classification , for commercial or any other purposes .\nif you already have a mnsure account , do not create a new one .\nread about mnsure ' s ceo and each member of the board of directors .\nminnesota has a new online health insurance marketplace , with a new name : mnsure .\nwhat went wrong at mnsure ? what didn ' t ? - minneapolis / st . paul business journal\n( 2 ) a notice of the records retention policy of mnsure , detailing the length of time mnsure will retain data on the individual and the manner in which it will be destroyed upon expiration of that time .\nwork with a team to resolve systems problems between medicaid management information system ( mmis ) and mnsure . . . .\nas a mnsure broker enrollment center , tonka financial will provide and staff a convenient site for residents of surrounding communities .\n( d ) until july 1 , 2014 , state agencies must share data classified as private or nonpublic on individuals , employees , or employers participating in mnsure with mnsure , only to the extent such data are necessary to verify the identity of , determine the eligibility of , process premiums for , process enrollment of , or investigate fraud related to a mnsure participant . the agency must enter into a data - sharing agreement with mnsure prior to sharing any data under this paragraph .\n( c ) this subdivision does not apply to actions taken by a mnsure participant to enter , update , or access data held by mnsure , if the participant is the subject of the data that is entered , updated , or accessed .\nlearn about the plans offered through mnsure including insurance companies , essential health benefits , consumer protections , plan rates and more .\nmnsure is minnesota ' s health insurance marketplace where you can shop , compare and choose health insurance coverage that meets your needs .\nprovide updates as required for mnit , mnsure and dhs leadership . looking for our direct state of mn client . . . .\nmnsure is the online marketplace for individuals , families and small group businesses to compare plans based on coverage , networks and affordability .\nmnsure passed without a single republican vote in favor , but atkins credited his gop colleagues with crafting large parts of the final legislation .\nwelcome to mnsure , the only place to find out if you qualify for financial help to lower the cost of your health insurance .\nto be eligible to enroll through mnsure you must meet certain requirements based on residency , citizenship or immigration status , or incarceration status .\n( b ) this subdivision shall not limit or affect the authority of the legislative auditor to access data needed to conduct audits , evaluations , or investigations of mnsure or the obligation of the board and mnsure employees to comply with section 3 . 978 , subdivision 2 .\n\uf0b7 provide updates as required for mnit , mnsure and dhs leadership . plesae send resume to shaik @ innovee . com . . . .\nmnsure shall not collect information that indicates whether or not an individual owns a gun or has a firearm in the individual ' s home .\ncollaborate with staff from dhs , mnsure , and other state agencies and divisions to research , analyze and respond to agency eligibility appeals . . . .\nprovide clients with assistance with but not limited to housing applications , medical insurance , child care assistance , mnsure enrollment and other services as . . .\nthe affordable care act ( aca ) , which became law in march 2010 , called for the establishment of a federal health insurance marketplace , and gave states the option to create their own . minnesota chose to further advance its health care system by building mnsure , a minnesota - made health insurance marketplace , where minnesotans can shop , compare and choose health insurance coverage that meets their needs . learn more about the features of mnsure at what is mnsure ?\n( 5 ) with a nongovernmental person or entity , only to the extent necessary to carry out the functions of mnsure , provided that mnsure must enter a contract with the person or entity , as provided in section 13 . 05 , subdivision 6 or 11 , prior to disseminating data under this clause .\nyou will train and support the developers and consumers of enterprise bi reporting across dhs , mnsure and mnit as well as external partners in the counties , . . .\ntonka financial has been selected as one of only a handful of different health insurance agencies located across minnesota serving as mnsure broker enrollment centers . during the open enrollment period , consumers are encouraged to shop and compare through mnsure to find the most comprehensive and affordable coverage . our licensed professionals at tonka financial services are ready to help .\n( a ) in addition to the tennessen warning required by section 13 . 04 , subdivision 2 , mnsure must provide any data subject asked to supply private data with :\nmnsure former executive director april todd - malmlov comes off poorly in the report . she ' s described as being\nhighly intelligent but tight - lipped ,\na trait that was reflected in an insularity around mnsure officials that made it hard for other state leaders to find out what was going on . malmlov resigned in december and didn ' t comment .\nmnsure is a state agency for purposes of the minnesota government data practices act and is subject to all provisions of chapter 13 , in addition to the requirements contained in this section .\n( 2 )\nparticipating\nmeans that an individual , employee , or employer is seeking , or has sought an eligibility determination , enrollment processing , or premium processing through mnsure .\nmoving ? take a break from lifting furniture ; call mnsure to update your address so you don\u2019t miss any important notices . and you might also be eligible for a special enrollment period !\nleaving your job doesn\u2019t mean you have to be insurance - less . losing your employer sponsored insurance qualifies as a special enrollment period , so you can enroll thru mnsure . learn more :\nfind events where you can get more information about mnsure , start the enrollment process or get help with your application . click on the event filters below to find events that meet your specific needs .\nunderstanding of how mmis interacts / interfaces with other systems , such as mpse portal , mn - its , maxis , mnsure , prism , ssis , filenet , and the data warehouse . . . .\nminnesota public radio delves into the short , troubled history of mnsure and comes out with the best report yet of the problems at the state ' s troubled exchange . nobody comes out looking very good .\n( 2 ) upon a final determination related to the application for certification by mnsure , all data contained in the application are public , with the exception of trade secret data as defined in section 13 . 37 .\njennifer was afraid she would have to choose between getting her necessary medical treatment and going further into debt . she signed up through mnsure & qualified for a low - cost plan . see more stories & share your own :\nmpr ' s report covers some of the same ground as optum , but goes into more detail about mnsure ' s early missteps , like addressing the program through a health - policy lens rather than as a technology project .\n( 5 ) with a nongovernmental person or entity , only to the extent necessary to verify the identity of , determine the eligibility of , process premiums for , process enrollment of , or investigate fraud related to an individual , employer , or employee participating in mnsure , provided that mnsure must enter into a contract with the person or entity , as provided in section 13 . 05 , subdivision 6 or 11 , prior to disseminating data under this clause .\n( c ) if an application is denied , the public data must include the criteria used by the board to evaluate the application and the specific reasons for the denial , and these data must be published on the mnsure web site .\nin addition to creation and disclosure of summary data derived from private data on individuals , as permitted by section 13 . 05 , subdivision 7 , mnsure may create and disclose summary data derived from data classified as nonpublic under this section .\nthe following data collected , created , or maintained by mnsure are classified as private data on individuals , as defined in section 13 . 02 , subdivision 12 , or nonpublic data , as defined in section 13 . 02 , subdivision 9 :\nall plans through mnsure cover doctor\u2019s office visits , emergency services , & hospitalization . make sure you check through your plan materials so you know which providers are in - network or you might end up paying more $ $ $ for your care urltoken\nall plans through mnsure cover doctor\u2019s office visits , emergency services , & hospitalization . make sure you check through your plan materials so you know which providers are in - network or you might end up paying more $ $ $ for your care urltoken\nmnsure ' s woes have been listed before , both anecdotally by consumers stymied in their search for health coverage and , more formally , by optum health , the unitedhealth group inc . subsidiary brought in by the state to help evaluate the troubles .\n( c ) sharing or disseminating data outside of mnsure in a manner not authorized by this subdivision is prohibited . the list of authorized dissemination and sharing contained in this subdivision must be included in the tennessen warning required by section 13 . 04 , subdivision 2 .\nthe report , which reviews internal mnsure documents and interviews officials at insurance companies and county agencies who had a front - row seat for the debacle , finds that problems took root early and were never fully addressed until the site crashed into the affordable care act deadline last fall .\nthe plan comparison tool takes you through a few simple steps to find the right medical plan for someone like you . find every medical plan available to you on mnsure compared on total estimated cost ( not just premiums or deductibles ) and more . use the tool to find out if you can get help paying for coverage .\nit also points out the state ' s reliance on untested software from ibm curam . consulting firm deloitte , which had bid on the mnsure project , had early concerns about the software , but contract talks with deloitte fell apart and the state turned to another consulting firm . in the end , deloitte ' s worries proved well - founded .\nwithout aca adjustment pay , minnesota health plans could take $ 71 . 7m hit\nfamily dog rescued after 25 - foot fall over falls in southwestern minn . park\ndrag story hour brings glitz and kid lit to st . paul ' s public libraries\nrepublicans criticized the bill creating an online marketplace to shop for health plans as overly powerful . the insurance exchange is to be up and running oct . 1 .\nsen . scott dibble , dfl - minneapolis , right , congratulated bill author sen . tony lourey , dfl - kerrick , after the final vote . the minnesota senate passed the health insurance exchange bill by a party - line vote of 39 - 28 . critics say the bill was rushed through without enough checks on its $ 64 million budget .\nthe minnesota health insurance exchange cleared its final hurdle monday and is on the way to the governor\u2019s desk to become law .\nstate senators held a short , sharp debate on the legislation , which will create the online marketplace where more than a million minnesotans could be shopping for health insurance by this time next year .\nsen . tony lourey , dfl - kerrick , who was the lead bill sponsor , called it \u201ca health insurance exchange that will work for industry and at the end of the day has the backs of the people of minnesota as well . \u201d\nit passed the senate on a vote of 39 - 28 , without a single republican vote of support . it passed the house early friday morning .\nthe exchange is a cornerstone of the federal health reforms and is supposed to make it easy to comparison - shop \u2014 online or over the phone \u2014 for health insurance policies that offer the best coverage at the best price range . the exchange is designed to serve the uninsured , the self - insured and small businesses that struggle to find affordable coverage for their employees .\ncritics say the exchange bill was rushed through without sufficient checks on its $ 64 million budget or the power its seven - member board will wield over which insurance companies and plans will be offered on the exchange . although the exchange bill started the session with some bipartisan interest and support , republican support withered as the vote neared .\nbill author sen . tony lourey talked with staffers including stacie weeks , center , after the final vote approving the new health insurance exchange . gov . mark dayton says he will sign the bill , which is designed to allow easier comparison - shopping for health insurance plans .\nsenate minority leader david hann said the bill could have gotten bipartisan support if the majority had accepted more republican amendments .\n\u201cif you care at all about what a free market is , you should reject this bill , \u201d hann said before the vote . \u201cif you care about fiscal responsibility , you should reject this bill . \u201d\nnow that the exchange bill has cleared the legislature , the real work begins . in coming months , insurance companies will begin submitting plans to the exchange . this has been one of the main sticking points of the exchange bill . some wanted the board to have the power to pick and choose which plans will be offered to the public . critics thought that was unfair to the insurance companies that went to the effort of crafting plans just for the exchange .\nin the end , the legislature offered a compromise , of sorts . for the first year , any qualified plan will be allowed into the exchange . after 2015 , the exchange board will have the ability to select the plans it wants . the lawmakers who fought for this so - called \u201cactive selector\u201d model feared that consumers would be overwhelmed by an avalanche of plans without some sort of quality - control filter from the exchange .\n\u201ci don\u2019t think this is the final step , \u201d said rep . terri bonoff , dfl - minnetonka , who pushed to give insurance companies more of a voice in the exchange . \u201ci believe we have tackled a sweeping piece of legislation and that it\u2019s all right to come back at it if we think certain provisions we passed don\u2019t work . \u201d\nminnesota has just months to get the exchange up and running before it begins enrolling its first customers on oct . 1 . there is a massive database to build , call centers to staff and a population to educate about a marketplace that doesn\u2019t exist yet .\nthe bill now moves to the desk of gov . mark dayton , who is expected to sign it into law later this week .\nurltoken welcomes and encourages readers to comment and engage in substantive , mutually respectful exchanges over news topics . commenters must follow our terms of use .\ncomments that violate the above will be removed . repeat violators may lose their commenting privileges on startribune . com .\na pennsylvania judge has ordered a nurse to stand trial in the death of the father of former national security adviser h . r . mcmaster while at a philadelphia senior care facility .\nsen . tammy baldwin broke with fellow wisconsin democratic rep . mark pocan on monday , saying she does not support the push by him and other liberals to do away with the federal government ' s chief immigration agency .\na u . s . senator who just returned from a congressional trip to russia is warning against trusting president vladimir putin . he also says that dealing with the russian government is like\ndealing with the mafia .\nla salle lutheran church , open since 1918 in the tiny town of la salle , minn . , . . .\nrepublicans voted against dfl - approved bill , but took credit for adding consumer protections .\nsen . tony lourey , left , and rep . joe atkins , right , watched as gov . mark dayton made the minnesota health insurance exchange law .\ngov . mark dayton signed it into law wednesday , enacting the most sweeping health care change the state has seen in half a century . some 1 . 3 million minnesotans and small businesses are expected to buy their health coverage through the exchange , starting next year , including 300 , 000 who are now uninsured .\nthe governor was flanked by dozens of dfl lawmakers at the bill signing and not one republican , a sign of the ferocious partisan battles that marked the exchange\u2019s two - month journey through the dfl - controlled legislature .\n\u201cit\u2019s unfortunate that how we can best provide health care to all the people of minnesota has become such a starkly partisan , really ugly matter for the last year , \u201d dayton said . \u201cbut i think the people of minnesota , the people of this country have spoken . they want better quality health care . they want it at lower cost . \u201d\nrepublicans , meanwhile , were already coming up with alternate names for the new exchange \u2014 including m - unsure and mndoubt .\n\u201cthis was ugly politics created by the dfl , \u201d said senate minority leader david hann , r - eden prairie , whose members staged an almost 12 - hour debate on the exchange last week . he predicted the exchange \u201cis going to be very , very poorly received by the public . it\u2019s not going to accomplish what they say they were going to accomplish . i think they are going to be in for a big surprise . \u201d\na one - stop marketplace where individuals , families and small businesses can choose among multiple private health insurance plans .\nmainly those who can\u2019t get affordable insurance through the workplace and those on public health plans , including medical assistance and minnesota care . businesses with fewer than 50 employees can buy group plans through the exchange .\nopen enrollment will begin oct . 1 for those buying coverage that will take effect jan . 1 , 2014 .\nindividuals , families and small businesses still have the option of buying from a broker or insurance company . federal law requires all individuals to have coverage starting jan . 1 or pay a fine .\nbut the sheer scope and cost of the health insurance exchange alarmed critics in the legislature , the business community and the insurance industry .\nits supporters , however , say it will drive down health costs for health care providers \u2014 who won\u2019t have to shoulder millions of dollars in uncompensated health care coverage for the uninsured \u2014 and for exchange participants who may qualify for federal tax credits if they enroll .\n\u201cthis is the most significant reform of health insurance we have seen in 50 years , \u201d said rep . joe atkins , dfl - inver grove heights , who sponsored the house version of the exchange bill . \u201cit\u2019s not simply significant because you can purchase your health insurance from a website and have that convenience . \u201d\natkins joked that he\u2019d had dental surgery the morning of the bill signing without numbing novocain and \u201cit was actually a little less painful\u201d than the two and a half months it took to push the exchange bill through 18 committees , more than 70 hours of testimony and a series of house and senate floor debates that stretched long into the night .\n\u201cthey did great work , \u201d atkins said , singling out gop pushes to ensure that the new health insurance marketplace will have tough oversight and will safeguard users\u2019 personal data . \u201ci still want to thank them , whether they voted for it or not . \u201d\nin the coming months , the state will scramble to set up the technology infrastructure for the new exchange , name the new board\u2019s members , get health plans lined up to sell and spread the word to minnesotans about how the new exchange will work .\n\u201cthis is a great day for the people of minnesota , \u201d dayton said after signing the bill . \u201cthis is a day we\u2019re taking a major step forward to improve the quality of health care , the affordability of health care and to put the people of minnesota and their interests in charge of our health care system . \u201d\nthe u . s . opposed a world health assembly resolution to encourage breastfeeding because it called for limits on the promotion of infant formula , not because of objections to breastfeeding , president donald trump tweeted monday .\nsenators who will judge president donald trump ' s supreme court nominee began digging in monday for what one called a\nnose - 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{"id": 54360, "summary": [{"text": "jet airways is an indian airline based in mumbai .", "topic": 29}, {"text": "in may 2017 , it was the second largest airline in india after indigo with an 17.6 % passenger market share .", "topic": 24}, {"text": "it operates over 300 flights daily to 68 destinations worldwide from its main hub at chhatrapati shivaji international airport and secondary hubs at amsterdam airport schiphol , chennai international airport , indira gandhi international airport , kempegowda international airport and netaji subhas chandra bose international airport .", "topic": 29}, {"text": "incorporated in april 1992 as a limited liability company , the airline began operations as an air taxi operator in 1993 .", "topic": 12}, {"text": "it began full-fledged operations in 1995 with international flights added in 2004 .", "topic": 12}, {"text": "the airline went public in 2005 and in 2007 , it acquired air sahara .", "topic": 20}, {"text": "it became the largest carrier in the country by 2010 before being eclipsed by indigo in 2012 . ", "topic": 10}], "title": "jet airways", "paragraphs": ["jet airways was chosen as the best airline by customer reviews . photo courtesy : jet airways\ntier bonus jpmiles are additional jpmiles awarded based on your membership tier when flying jet airways , etihad airways & jet airways codeshare flights .\nget rewarded with jpmiles on jet airways , etihad airways and over 150 + programme partners .\njetlite is a subsidiary of jet airways , operating under the jet airways brand , using its own ' s2 ' code .\n2013 - sold 24 % stake in jet airways to etihad airways for us $ 379 million .\nget lowest airfare offers on jet airways on all domestic routes in india . best deals on jet airways flight tickets at an exemplary prices . online booking of jet airways in very cheap prices .\nvery sorry for wrong reply . you can enrol for jet priviledge online on jet airways website urltoken\nfor the above journey ( s ) , jet airways is the first marketing airline and hence jet airways ' baggage policies will apply .\nseparately , james hogan , chief executive officer of etihad airways , was appointed vice - chairman of jet airways . jet airways founder naresh goyal is chairman of the airline .\neligible co - brand cards include jet airways indusind bank odyssey credit card holders / jetprivilege hdfc bank world credit cardholders / jet airways icici bank sapphiro credit cardholders / jet airways american express platinum credit card .\nmy elder brother is a senior first officer in jet airways . can i get some amount of scholarship in jet airways cadet program in india ?\nplease click here to view the complete details of the lounge when travelling on jet airways marketed & operated flights and jet airways marketed s2 operated flights .\nfor more information about jet airways , call 1 - 877 - u - fly - jet or visit urltoken .\nnote : these revisions will be effective for travel on or after aug 17 , 2016 and are limited to jet airways marketed and operated flights and on jet airways marketed s2 operated flights jet airways codeshare flights operated by etihad airways and air seychelles and flights marketed and operated by etihad airways , air serbia and air seychelles .\njet airways has fine - tuned strategies to survive in the full service segment .\njet airways has confirmed the \u201cuncontrolled descent\u201d occurred and has launched an internal inquiry .\njet airways flight skids off runway at goa\u2019s dabolim airport on tuesday . ani photo\nhave experienced \u2018the joy of flying\u2019 on many of jet airways \u2018flights of fantasy\u2019 .\nflight between mumbai and paris in premiere ( business class ) with jet airways .\nthis is a comprehensive review of jet airways airbus a330 - 200 from delhi airport to mumbai airport featuring their business class cabin . jet airways terrible . . .\nmumbai rains : jet airways , indigo , vistara to accommodate delayed . . .\nsearching for : ' ngx jet airways ' in avsim file library and below .\npmdg _ 737ngx _ 700wl _ jet _ airways _ vt - jgx . zip\na : yes , jet airways offers online seat selection at a nominal fee .\na : the cheapest date to travel by jet airways is 06 aug 2018 .\njet airways has introduced the jetscreen service in collaboration with global eagle entertainment inc .\njet airways has been awarded the best domestic airline in india . photo : ians\npassengers speak with employees at the jet airways ticketing counter at the mumbai airport .\nlivery for eadt x737v5 to represent jet airways boeing 737 - 800 vt - jgp in jet ' s old livery .\nfiji airways and jet airways starting this week will commence reciprocal codeshare partnership , covering service between india and fiji , via hong kong and singapore . planned codeshare routes commencing 09mar17 includes the following . fiji airways operated by jet airways chennai \u2013 singapore delhi \u2013 hong kong delhi \u2013 singapore mumbai \u2013 hong kong mumbai \u2013 singapore jet airways operated by fiji airways nadi \u2013 hong kong nadi \u2013 singapore\n2003 \u2013 kuwait airways attempts to recover looted engines , parts from iraq airways and baghdad .\nfurther , there is a disparity between miles offered on jet airways and jetkonnect flights ( konnect flights only earn 75 per cent of miles earned on jet airways flights ) .\na jet airways aircraft prepares to take off from the new delhi airport . file photo\nguests holding a valid jet airways or a valid booking issued by a travel agent .\njet airways plans public issue ,\nfinancial express , december 3 , 2003 .\na : 06 aug 2018 is the cheapest date with lowest fare by jet airways .\ngold bars worth rs 2 . 59 crore seized from dubai - mumbai jet airways flight\njet airways agrees to buy 75 boeing 737 max jets worth $ 8 . 8 billion\nnaresh goyal - promoted jet airways took to twitter and urged people to exercise caution .\njet airways agrees to buy 75 boeing 737 max jets worth $ 8 . 8 billion\nthe process took 2 + weeks . i interviewed at jet airways in january 2017 .\nwith the jpmiles , members could even upgrade to business class on jet airways flights .\njet airways history the founder & chairman of jet airways mr . naresh goyal founded the company jetair ( private ) limited back in 1974 this was a company that represented airlines with sales and marketing acitivites in india . in 1991 as part of his growing businesses and the indian economy opening up he decided to set up the operation of jet airways and by 1993 jet airways had taken to the skies . in 2007 jet airways acquired air sahara another indian international airline , which they later rebranded as jetlite a low cost subsidiary of jet airways . in 2014 jetlite along with another jet brand jetkonnect merged in to the one operating brand of jet airways .\nthe indian entrepreneur naresh goyal set up jet airways in 1993 following the indian government ' s open - skies policy . his airline has gone on to win numerous awards . in 2007 jet airways acquired jet lite .\nnew delhi : leading private carrier jet airways will launch a new economy service , ' jet airways konnect ' , from friday on select sectors , the airline announced on thursday .\nglassdoor has 48 interview reports and interview questions from people who interviewed for cabin crew jobs at jet airways . interview reviews are posted anonymously by jet airways interview candidates and employees .\njpmiles upgrades are available only for flights marketed and operated by jet airways , or the flights which have been marketed by jet airways and are being operated under the s2 code .\nwith effect from march 27 , 2016 , jet airways will stop offering its flights to newark via brussels . neither newark will be connected by jet airways through amsterdam . a senor jet airways official confirmed the pull out from brussels and the u . s . markets .\nnote : for jetprivilege platinum and gold tier members , this benefit is limited to travel on jet airways marketed & operated flights , on jet airways marketed s2 operated flights , jet airways codeshare flights operated by etihad airways and air seychelles and flights marketed and operated by etihad airways , air serbia and air seychelles . for jetprivilege silver tier members , access to the lounge at abu dhabi airport is limited to travel on jet airways marketed & operated flights only .\njet airways wins the coveted ' program of the year ' for the second year consecutively .\npmdg _ 737ngx _ 700wl _ jet _ airways _ vt - jgx - 1 . jpg\nhe said jet airways will equip all aircraft with wi - fi by march 2017 , .\nfull service carrier jet airways ' second quarter net profit increased 23 . 4 . . .\na : the cheapest price on flight tickets offered by jet airways is 1101 . 0 .\njet airways was rated as india\u2019s best airline by tripadvisor in their first annual traveller\u2019s choice awards .\njet airways adjudged the best domestic airline for 2005 at the 16th annual ttg travel asia awards .\njet airways chairman mr . naresh goyal declared \u2018man of the year\u2019 by the belgian aviation press club\njet airways ' chairman , mr . naresh goyal honoured with the tata aig - lifetime achievement award\njet airways was declared a \u2018superbrand\u2019 by the leading international authority on branding , the superbrands council .\nthe jet airways team and airport authorities are providing medical assistance to those injured in the incident .\nthe airline has forayed into the domestic sector with budget carriers like jetlite and jet airways konnect .\nbefore you fly with jet airways be sure to enroll in their frequent flyer program called jetprivilege .\ncool , very nice and original livery . air india should learn a little from jet airways .\njet airways boeing 737 - 800 vt - jgp ( old livery ) 1 . 0 . 0\ni applied through a recruiter . i interviewed at jet airways ( hyderabad ) in april 2017 .\nthe accompanying guest must be travelling on the same jet airways flight , on the same day .\nenjoy differentiated check in 3 excess baggage waiver 3 of 5kg on jet airways flights within india .\npeople look at the newly introduced premier class cabin in a jet airways boeing 777 - 300 .\njet airways has some 60 expat commanders , who mainly operate its boeing 737 and atr fleet .\njet airways spokesperson in a statement said ,\njet airways is an equal opportunities employer . it employs human capital which is diverse in race , gender , caste , creed or religion .\njet airways vice - president ( security ) col . ( retd . ) avneet singh bedi .\nsms jet < flight number > to 56388 ; e . g . jet 301 to 56388\nthe charges against jet airways were raised by an airline with a similar name , jet airways inc , which objected to the airline ' s links with the underworld and trade infringement over the name .\nwe are repositioning jet airways as a global airline with the highest international standards but with a touch of india ,\nsaid guarang shetty , vice - president ( marketing ) , jet airways . jet airways worked closely with landor & associates to develop the new look and feel for the airlines .\njet offers a unique web check - in facility , which may be availed on cleartrip , simply by entering your jet airways pnr status . however , you need to ensure that you follow the norms of jet airways baggage allowance for smooth travel .\netihad airways pjsc has no plans to increase its stake in jet airways , narayan said . \u201cnews reports on the same are speculative , \u201d he added .\njet airways said its engineering team was working on towing away the boeing 737 aircraft from the taxiway .\nthis facility is applicable only for bookings made and tickets issued on urltoken or jet airways mobile app .\nmehta , nina ,\njet airways considering ipo ,\nhindustan times , november 25 , 2003 .\njet airways - boeing 777 - 300er - aircraft skins - liveries - x - plane . org forum\nthis is the second order of 75 that jet airways has placed with boeing for the 737 max .\njet airways does not ask for any money from the candidate at any stage of the recruitment process .\ni applied online . the process took 1 day . i interviewed at jet airways ( mumbai ) .\nthe process took a week . i interviewed at jet airways ( new delhi ) in april 2017 .\nthe benefit can be availed only when eligible member is booked on y and m classes on jet airways flights and when booked on w and y booking classes on jet airways flights operated under s2 code .\nhere ' s a look at the controversies that have hit jet airways over the years . . .\n* the benefit can be availed only when eligible member is booked on y and m classes on jet airways flights and when booked on w and y booking classes on jet airways flights operated under s2 code .\nfor our jetprivilege platinum / gold / silver members who are jet airways indusind bank odyssey credit cardholders / jetprivilege hdfc bank world credit cardholders / jet airways icici bank sapphiro credit cardholders / jet airways american express platinum credit cardholders , only the higher of the two allowances will apply . for example : if a jetprivilege platinum member is also a jet airways indusind bank odyssey credit cardholders / jetprivilege hdfc bank world credit cardholders / jet airways icici bank sapphiro credit cardholders / jet airways american express platinum credit cardholders , he / she will be entitled to only 20 kgs additional baggage allowance and not 30 kgs , when travelling in premi\u00e8re .\nthe airline had pulled out of the new york station in 2012 . however , it will operate its flight to toronto . jet airways which is now feeding passenger traffic to etihad airways through its hub in abu dhabi is curtailing long haul flight to cut down losses . etihad airways owns 24 per cent stake in jet airways .\njet airways chairman naresh goyal said this price represents a 40 per cent discount to the originally agreed price .\nthis offer is for a limited period . we want to stimulate the market ,\njet airways ceo\njet airways wins prestigious monitor award in bangladesh . adjudged best in - flight meal in economy for 2012 .\nenjoy award flights to over 1000 destinations across the world with jet airways and more than 20 airline partners .\nbenefit from access to on - ground services when flying with jet airways ( based on your tier ) .\nwith effect from march 27 , 2016 , jet airways will stop offering its flights to newark via brussels .\nzaheer , kamil ,\njet airways ceo kardassis quits ,\neconomic times , july 7 , 1999 .\njet airways india ltd , p . o renigunta , tirupati airport , andhra pradesh , tirupati - - 571520\njet airways boeing 737 - 800 reg : vt - jbm taxi in at terminal 3 of igi airport .\ndoes anybody knows if tha staff is completly by etihad or jet airways on flight from jnb to auh . maintaince is provided by etihad or by jet airways ? wea are namely flying on this route thank you ales\ntiming via sms to provide a seamless and pleasant experience to all their passengers . travellers can also check the flight status of their jet airways flights on makemytrip . travelers can check their jet airways flight schedule here .\nguests carrying smart luggage onboard jet airways flights must take note of the following regulations as indicated by iata .\njet airways training academy , plot no , 88 , sector - 32 , near ranbaxy building , gurgaon .\nshe complained again and was offered a 2 , 000 - point credit for jet airways\u2019 frequent flyer club .\nfurther , jet airways said it continues to offer all cooperation to support the investigation in its aircraft incident .\npassengers speak with employees at the jet airways ticketing counter at the domestic airport in mumbai on sep 8 .\njet airways chairman naresh goyal said this price represents a 40 per cent discount to the originally agreed price .\na senior jet airways official has been arrested from new delhi on land grabbing charges , police said here .\na jet airways spokesperson did not offer any immediate comment on the nag allegations when pti sought a response .\njet airways is pleased to announce that all guests travelling first class from london may now access the etihad airways first and business class lounge at heathrow , terminal 4 .\nmumbai : jet airways ( india ) , the country\ufffd\ufffd\ufffds largest private airline is likely to merge its wholly - owned subsidiary jetlite into jet airways in the current fiscal . jet promoter naresh goyal is considering the merger to break even by the end of the current calendar year .\ngetting rewarded with jpmiles , our programme currency , when travelling on jet airways , etihad airways & our other airline partners and when transacting with our 150 + programme partners .\njet airways won the sap ace 2007 \u2013 awards for customer excellence , in the best travel & transportation sector implementation category . jet airways received this award for the project , e3 which stands for efficiency , empowerment and effectiveness .\nan email sent to jet airways spokeswoman remained unanswered . a star alliance spokeswoman did not offer any immediate comment .\njet airways plans to go public ,\nbusiness standard , april 13 , 1995 , p . 13 .\njet airways will sport a new look from today ,\ntimes of india , october 21 , 1999 .\nprivate air carrier jet airways has appointed amit agarwal as its new full time chief financial officer ( cfo ) .\nthe above baggage allowance is not applicable for jetprivilege silver members and co - brand cardholders , when travelling on flights operated on atr aircrafts . eligible co - brand cards include jet airways indusind bank odyssey credit cardholders / jetprivilege hdfc bank world credit cardholders / jet airways icici bank sapphiro credit cardholders / jet airways american express platinum credit cardholders .\nf or long , several questions have been raised about the ownership of jet airways and its source of funding .\njet airways is naresh goyal ' s vehicle for a higher realm of service in the sky . profits can wait .\nconsumer demands are changing rapidly in a dynamic global environment . we believe jet airways konnect service will give us the flexibility and speed to deploy capacity to meet these changing trends ,\njet airways chief commercial officer sudheer raghavan said .\njet airways founder and chairman naresh goyal addresses the media in mumbai after clinching a deal to take over air sahara .\nthe aviation minister said he didn\u2019t expect any hurdles in the way of etihad picking up a stake in jet airways .\ninterested in more stories about jet airways ? log in and start following the topic to get the latest . . .\nthe jet airways group ( which includes units such as jetlite india ltd ) currently operates a fleet of 116 aircraft .\nadditional baggage allowance will also be applicable for etihad guest - platinum , gold & silver members traveling on jet airways .\nunless the issue is resolved immediately , the nag decision is expected to impact jet airways flight operations from next month .\njet airways had acquired air sahara in 2007 and had rechristened it as jetlite , as a low - cost carrier . jet airways chief commercial officer sudheer raghavan told et , \ufffd\ufffd\ufffdwe are not ruling out the merger but haven\ufffd\ufffd\ufffdt finalised anything . \ufffd\ufffd\ufffd\njet airways , india\u2019s premier international airline , and etihad airways , the national airline of the united arab emirates , have outlined plans to reinforce their long - term commitment to the growth of india\u2019s economy and aviation industry , including a major new turnaround strategy for jet airways to return to profitability in three years .\na dropping side arm on each seat enables handicapped passengers to easily enter and leave their seats , according to jet airways .\njet airways wins travelbiz monitor\u2019s - most innovative product launch award for its \u2018first class\u2019 product on its long - haul flights .\njet airways has been declared \u2018emerging company of the year\u2019 at the economic times award for corporate excellence 2004 - 05 ' .\na jet airways spokesperson said after the said flight landed , the pilot reported a technical issue with the main landing gear .\nkamath , vinay ,\njet airways set to expand regional feeder network ,\nbusiness line , september 27 , 1999 .\ntay han nee ,\nsky high plans for jet airways ,\ntravel trade gazette asia , december 15 , 2000 .\njet airways ( india ) ltd . s . m . center , andheri - kurla road , andheri ( east ) ,\nso i bought the ngx today . . . . but i do not see jet airways 800 in the livery downloader ?\njet airways flights internationally fly to countries like singapore , toronto , london , dubai , kuala lumpur , kathmandu and doha .\nklm royal dutch airlines and delta air lines will also codeshare on jet airways\u2019 daily flight between bengaluru and amsterdam beginning from october 29 , 2017 . in addition , delta air lines will also codeshare on jet airways\u2019 third frequency between mumbai and london .\na spokesperson for jet airways told mailonline travel : ' jet airways regrets any inconvenience caused to guests on board flight 9w122 del - lhr dt . , feb 15 , 2015 , on account of reverse drainage from the sinks on board the aircraft .\nwhen travel is being done on jet airways marketed codeshare flights , three parameters used are network , cabin and booking classes .\nfor tpm < 500 miles , minimum 500 miles and basis fare choices , for jet airways marketed and operated flights . and , the basis would be fare choices or booking class for jet airways marketed flights operated by one of its airline partners .\nfor the above journey ( s ) , etihad airways is the first marketing airline and hence etihad airways ' baggage policies will apply .\nthe report said etihad airways is expected to secure a seat on the board of jet airways and have a say in the induction of some key executives , subject to regulatory and security approvals .\n1992 \u2013 kuwait airways participated in formation of jet airways , along with gulf air . its 20 percent stake soon sold for $ 4 million after a ban on foreign airlines investing in india .\ncurrently jet airways extends their services to 20 international and 44 domestic destinations . it has also partnered with several other airlines through codeshare and interline agreements to provide better connectivity to their passengers . its codeshare partners are etihad airways , air canada , fiji airways , and klm royal dutch airlines and many others . jet airways has interlined partnerships with several other airline companies like aegean airlines , finnair , scandinavian airlines , and vistara . jet airways has a current fleet of 119 aircraft . it has 9 airbus 330 , 18 atr 72 , 82 boeing 737 and 10 boeing 777 aircraft . jet airways today is the second largest airline in india .\njetscreen service has been introduced on five boeing 737 next - generation aircraft in the jet airways on key domestic and international routes . in the coming months , it will be rolled out in a phased manner on the entire jet airways boeing 737 fleet .\njet airways was conferred the ' most respected company ' in the travel and hospitality sector award of the leading business magazine businessworld .\nthe world airline entertainment association honors jet airways as the best overall in in - flight entertainment ( ife ) for small airlines .\njet airways awarded with the galileo express travelworld ' best domestic full service airline ' award for the sixth year in a row .\n127 passengers had a close shave when a jet airways flight developed a technical snag while landing at the mumbai airport on wednesday .\na jet airways passenger plane takes off from sardar vallabhbhai patel international airport in ahmedabad february 1 , 2013 . reuters / amit dave\njet airways recently decided to cut money - losing international routes , including long - haul flights to johannes . . . read more\njet airways will achieve this pre - eminent position by offering a high quality of service and reliable , comfortable and efficient operations .\njet airways ceo clarifies on quit move ,\nhindu ( chennai ) , november 29 , 2002 , p . 1 .\n. . . . flights will use a three - class boeing 777 - 300er aircraft leased from india\u2019s jet airways , which will have the livery , layout and seats of jet airways , but that etihad crews will staff the flights .\n- urltoken\na : rs . 1101 . 0 is the cheapest fare for new delhi to chandigarh on 06 aug 2018 by jet airways .\nintraday reports for jet airways ltd . ( jetairways , 532617 ) stock & share prices - july 3 , 2018 - outlook india\nthe process took 1 day . i interviewed at jet airways ( new york , ny ( us ) ) in march 2018 .\ni applied online . the process took 1 day . i interviewed at jet airways ( gurgaon , haryana ) in march 2017 .\nfor all revenue tickets , 250 jpmiles are awarded for ticket booking on website , mobile app or contact centre of jet airways .\nif i am gold tier member will i get platinum tier services or benefits if i took american express jet airways platinum card .\ni t took jet airways more than two years to get the necessary clearances from american authorities to fly to the united states .\njppl is an associate company of jet airways ( india ) limited established with the purpose to acquire on an \u2018as - is\u2019 basis and , post - acquisition to own , operate and develop jetprivilege \u2013 the loyalty and rewards programme as an independent business . jet airways ( india ) limited and etihad airways pjsc - two of the most premium and customer centric airlines are shareholders where jet airways will hold approximately 49 . 9 % of the shares and etihad airways pjsc will hold 50 . 1 % of the shares of jppl .\njet airways , india ' s premier airline , has bagged two prestigious awards at the 18h annual ttg travel awards . while jet airways won the\nbest domestic airline\naward for the fourth consecutive year and the fifth time in the past six years , the evening also saw the\ntravel entrepreneur of the year\naward conferred on mr . naresh goyal , chairman , jet airways .\njet airways , india ' s largest private air carrier , on monday indicated that it would take legal action against the united states - based jet airways inc whose president and chief executive officer had alleged that the indian carrier had links with terrorist organisation al qaeda .\n12 . 27 pm ist mumbai rains : jet airways , indigo , vistara to accommodate delayed passengersseveral airlines , including jet airways ( india ) ltd , indigo ( interglobe aviation ltd ) and vistara have offered to accommodate on other flights people running late . . .\nthe life of a man , who suffered a heart attack onboard a jet airways flight , was saved because of the alertness of the crew and ground officials of the airline . the incident occurred onboard a mumbai - kolkata jet airways flight 9w625 on may 22 .\nindian carrier jet airways has taken delivery of the first of four new airbus a330 - 300s which it ordered direct from the manufacturer .\nare airlines safe anymore , asks a son as he recounts a\nnightmarish\nexperience his mother underwent while flying the jet airways .\nthe jet airways deal would be the first foreign investment into india\u2019s aviation industry since the government relaxed ownership rules in september last year .\n* * subject to government approval , jet airways will implement codeshare to 11 destinations in usa and canada and 30 destinations across europe .\njet airways will be an airline which is going to upgrade the concept of domestic airline travel \u2013 be a world class domestic airline .\neight private airlines plied the skies over india in the mid - 1990s . jet airways was the second largest . revenues for the 1994\nparsai , gargi ,\njet airways restrained from bidding for indian airlines ,\nhindu ( chennai ) , september 30 , 2000 .\n,\n' stabilisation , market research high on agenda ' : mr . peter luethi , chief operating officer , jet airways ,\njet airways ( india ) private limited .\ninternational directory of company histories . . retrieved july 09 , 2018 from urltoken urltoken\njet airways boeing 737 - 800 vt - jgp ( old livery ) - aircraft skins - liveries - x - plane . org forum\nprior to joining jet airways , was working suzlon energy as the cfo and used to manage company\u2019s finances and drive its turnaround initiatives .\n.\nthe 737 max will bring new standards for fuel efficiency and economics , and a premium passenger experience to jet airways .\njet airways and jetkonnect together have over 25 % domestic market share and international operations across 20 destinations . jet airways wanted to streamline its operations and bring in technology expertise which would increase its flexibility and scalability to help them gain competitive advantage and strengthen their leadership position .\ni applied in - person . the process took 1 day . i interviewed at jet airways ( new delhi ) in february 2017 .\ni applied through other source . the process took a week . i interviewed at jet airways ( new delhi ) in june 2016 .\njet airways was adjudged the winner amongst its competitors in a poll conducted by apai from 28th july 2016 to the 10th august 2016 .\non queries from singapore and uk about jet airways\u2019s dubious links , new delhi took the stand that the airline posed no security concerns .\neffective october 4 , 2016 , jetprivilege members travelling on jet airways marketed codeshare flights operated by etihad airways and air seychelles , and on flights operated and marketed by etihad airways , air seychelles and air serbia from / to international network will be entitled to complimentary excess baggage allowance .\nplease note : jetprivilege members must carry their jetprivilege membership card during travel on jet airways , etihad airways and any of our 20 + airline partner flights , to be able to avail of the entitled benefits .\nthe ibm solution helps jet airways improve its customer service by reducing its total cost of ownership through the implementation of ivr and automation , which allows it to derive higher revenues with the use of advanced analytics technologies . ibm will also rebadge jet airways existing contact centre personnel .\njet airways , india\u2019s premier international airline , has been adjudged the \u2018best in - flight meal in economy for 2012\u2019 at the monitor awards held in dhaka , bangladesh . renowned for the warmth and hospitality of its acclaimed in - flight service , jet airways emerged victorious from a field comprising of several leading airlines . jet airways was also nominated as one of the three airlines for the \u2018best short - haul airline\u2019 .\na 15 - 20 % reduction in jet fuel cost is too big an advantage for airlines to ignore , said vishwanath , former vice - president ( commercial strategy and investor relations ) at jet airways .\ncode - share traffic for jet airways has surged from 650 , 000 passengers carried in fy14 to 2 . 1 million in fy16 . one in 10 jet flight connects from / to a partner airline .\neffective mar 15 , 2016 , all jet airways domestic flights will operate from terminal 2 ( t2 ) at mumbai\u2019s chhatrapati shivaji international airport .\nwith an average fleet age of 6 . 06 years , jet airways claims to have one of the youngest aircraft fleets in the world .\njet airways , india\u2019s premier international airline , was adjudged the best in aviation at the prestigious\nndtv profit business leadership awards 2011\n.\njet airways wins galileo express travelworld award in the ' best full service carrier ' category from galileo express travelworld for the fourth consecutive year .\njet airways conferred the star of the industry awards for the best domestic airline for the year 2005 by the itm institute of hotel management .\njet airways bagged the award for being \u2018india\u2019s most respected company in the travel and hospitality sector\u2019 for 2003 by the business weekly business world .\njet airways was declared \u2018best domestic airline of the year\u2019 2001 at the ninth h & fs national awards for excellence in hospitality and tourism .\nshe wasn\u2019t satisfied with the offer , saying : \u2018personally , i have no intention to ever fly with jet airways again after that experience .\nstep 5 : launch the jet airways mobile app on your device , select \u201cjetscreen\u201d from the menu and enjoy our in - flight entertainment .\njet airways - india ' s premier international airline operates 3 daily flights from london heathrow , twice daily to mumbai and daily to delhi .\nin a milestone event , indigo overtook the combined jet airways / jetlite as the largest airline group in the domestic market for the first time . the jet airways group had a 26 . 6 % market share with jet airways holding 19 . 4 % and jetlite a 7 . 2 % market share . indigo president aditya ghosh , commenting on the development , said , \u201cwe have never chased market share . but being the largest airline in the world\u2019s largest democracy is truly humbling\u201d . jet airways group has been the largest carrier in the domestic market since jul - 2009 , when it took over from kingfisher airlines ( kingfisher previously took over the largest group carrier title from jet airways in dec - 2008 ) .\njet ' s revenues rose 32 percent to $ 300 million in 1997 , with profits of $ 11 million . during the year , jet bought out the shareholdings of kuwait airways and gulf air after the indian government banned foreign ownership in india ' s airlines . this also scuttled mas ' s proposal to acquire a 9 percent stake in jet airways .\njet airways , in a statement , has refuted the allegations levelled against the airline staff and has said that the passenger was late for boarding .\n\u201ci am writing following our last week meeting to confirm the interest of our members in naming jet airways in star alliance . our members feel that the membership of jet airways in star would be of mutual interest to them and jet airways , evidenced by the continuing discussions over several years . we trust that you share the same view , \u201d schwab wrote in the letter to goyal , a copy of which was reviewed by mint .\nparticipate in our # my9wmoments contest ( the \u201ccontest\u201d ) on facebook and twitter and stand a chance to win jet airways flight ticke . . .\nwith cleartrip , you may easily avail more information about baggage , services and more . along with that , we have a comprehensive list of jet airways flight schedule when you search for your destination . additionally , you may track your jet airways flight status by simply entering your ticket details .\nfernandes , edna ,\njet airways set for ipo and expansion ,\nft . com , august 5 , 2002 , p . 1 .\netihad has taken a 25 % equity stake in jet airways , and as such a heavy controlling influence . this appears to indicate equipment swaps .\nthe move comes as a big relief to the crew of air india and jet airways , the two indian airlines who fly to saudi arabia .\nstarting from june 14 , jet airways will fly services three times a week on the lucknow - allahabad - patna sector with an atr aircraft .\nto avail of this benefit , jetprivilege platinum membership number must be updated in the pnr at the time of making the bookings on jet airways .\n# priority bag tagging is not applicable on etihad regional ( f7 ) marketed & operated flights and jet airways codeshare flights operated by etihad regional .\nbesides helping you accumulate jpmiles at an incredible rate , your jet airways american express platinum credit card also brings you a range of exclusive privileges .\njet airways is india\u2019s premier international airline which operates flights to 65 destinations , including india and overseas . jet airways\u2019 robust domestic india network spans the length and breadth of the country covering metro cities , state capitals and emerging destinations . beyond india , jet airways operates flights to key international destinations in south east asia , south asia , middle east , europe and north america . the jet airways group currently operates a fleet of 112 aircrafts , comprising boeing 777 - 300 ers , airbus a330 - 200 / 300 , next generation boeing 737s and atr 72 - 500 / 600s .\na technical glitch while aligning for takeoff caused the incident , jet airways said . the airport has been closed till 12 . 30pm local time .\njet airways was founded in 1992 by naresh goyal , a dynamic leader who has over a quarter - century of experience in the civil aviation sector . known as an innovative trendsetter in the business , jet airways has since been providing exceptional premium service to its customers in the international airline sector .\njetprivilege silver members enjoy complimentary lounge access benefit for self only in abu dhabi and only if the member\u2019s travel originates or transits through abu dhabi . on all other international flights , complimentary lounge access benefit is not available to silver tier members . this is applicable across all economy fare choices . effective 4th october 2016 eligible members will be able to enjoy the benefit when travelling on jet airways marketed & operated flights , jet airways marketed s2 operated flights , jet airways marketed codeshare flights operated by etihad airways and air seychelles , and on flights operated and marketed by etihad airways , air seychelles and air serbia .\nfor an enhanced check - in experience , use any of our 16 self check - in kiosks located near the jet airways check - in counters .\njet airways has 107 commanders and 114 first officers for the atr fleet out of which presently , 55 pilots are undergoing training on this new aircraft .\nas many as 127 passengers onboard a jet airways plane from new delhi had a close shave after its main landing gear collapsed when it landed here .\npanaji : visuals of mumbai bound jet airways flight 9w 2374 that skidded off runway at dabolim airport ( goa ) , a short while ago . urltoken\nunder this agreement and subject to government and regulatory approvals , jet airways will codeshare to 30 european destinations for travel between india and europe via amsterdam .\nishmail , fauziah ,\nairline eyes stake in jet airways ,\nbusiness times ( malaysia ) , may 8 , 1996 , p . 1 .\nphadnis , ashwini ,\nnew ceo of jet airways targets $ 60m profit ,\nbusiness line ( the hindu ) , july 16 , 2003 .\nproviding solace to flyers , full - service carrier jet airways and budget airline indigo and tata sons - singapore airlines joint venture vistara on . . .\nfor journeys ( s ) to / from usa , jet airways will honour the baggage policy of the first marketing airline irrespective of the validating airline .\nacting on a specific input , the air intelligence unit of customs searched a jet airways flight , which had arrived from dubai , an official said .\nthe mumbai airport is the primary base of jet airways and a bulk of its operations , both domestic and international , are carried out from here .\njet airways had bagged four routes in the second round of bidding in january , in which a total of 325 routes were awarded to various operators .\njet airways ltd said late on tuesday that it had entered into an agreement with boeing co for the purchase of 75 boeing 737 max narrowbody jets .\ndubai , united arab emirates , nov . 9 , 2015 - - boeing [ nyse : ba ] and jet airways , india\u2019s premier international airline , announced an order for 75 737 max 8 airplanes at the 2015 dubai airshow today . shown here is a 737 max 8 in jet airways\u2019 livery .\nwhen flights are on jet airways marketed and operated flights and those operated under the s2 code - network , cabin and fare choices are three parameters .\njet airways is treating indian pilots in a \u201cstep - motherly\u201d manner compared to their expat counterparts on the rolls , pilots\u2019 body nag on wednesday claimed .\njet chairman naresh goyal acknowledged that the airline had confused customers with two brands and announced that the airline will streamline domestic operations , create a strong , uniform jet airways master brand and improve its product and service offering .\njet airways on monday said the new aircraft will support the airline\u2019s replacement strategy and ensure it maintains a modern , environment - friendly fleet . jet currently has 115 aircraft with an average age of 6 . 04 years .\njet airways , india\u2019s premier airline , has been adjudged the \u2018best airline \u2013 in the champagne / sparkling wine\u2019 category at the global traveler\u2019s 6th annual wines on the wings international business class airline wine competition . jet airways won the \u2018best airline champagne / sparkling wine\u2019 for its lanson noble cuvee brut millesime 1999 .\njet airways is an airline based in mumbai , india . it is india ' s 2nd biggest airline after air india and the industry leader in the home sector . it operates over four hundred daily flights to sixty five destinations globally . in july 2008 , ' which ? ' mag ranked jet airways as the best long - haul airline after singapore airlines . jet airways has also won a survey award for the quality of its catering from which ? mag .\nhi , currently , i do not have a jet privilege membership card . but , i had booking with jet and qatar airways in the coming month . is there anyway to translate those miles to a new membership card ?\njet airways description jet airways has an iata code of 9w and in 2016 was the second largest airline of india . jet airways has their primary hub in mumbai chhatrapati shivaji international airport ( mumbai iata code bom ) . in addition to mumbai they operate five secondary hubs in india namely : chennai international airport ( iata code : maa ) , indira gandhi international airport , delhi ( iata code : del ) , kempegowda international airport , bangalore ( blr ) , netaji subhas chandra bose international airport , kolkata ( iata code : ccu ) jet airways has their headquarters is in the siroya center in andheri , mumbai .\nas jet airways prepared to launch its services in the us , maryland - based jet airways inc filed complaints before various authorities , asking that the indian company be denied permission to fly to the us , accusing it of trademark infringement . its ceo and president , nancy m . heckerman , also said that jet airways of india was an al qaeda company . her objections were marked to the indian government by the us , asking for clarifications . within months of the may 23 , 2005 , complaint , the government of india officially communicated to the us that there were no security concerns with respect to jet airways .\neffective october 4 , 2016 , jetprivilege platinum , gold and silver tier members will also enjoy check - in at dedicated counters at applicable airports when travelling in economy on jet airways marketed codeshare flights operated by etihad airways and air seychelles , and on flights operated and marketed by etihad airways , air seychelles and air serbia .\njet airways engineering teams are inspecting the aircraft to assess the next course of action for shifting the aircraft form its current location on taxiway , it said .\nunder this agreement , jet airways will place its marketing code \u20189w\u2019 on jetstar asia flights operating from singapore to 11 destinations across in the asia pacific region .\njet airways , india\u2019s premier international airline , has been declared the winner for \u201ccustomer & brand loyalty in domestic commerical airline sector\u201d at the 5th loyalty awards .\njet airways flights connect to 21 international locations including canada , europe , and southeast asia . jet airways online booking is also available at 54 destinations that cover most metros and other cities in india . the carrier currently operates with 99 flights that include airbus 330 - 200 as well as boeing 777 - 900er .\njet airways ( india ) private limited .\ninternational directory of company histories . . encyclopedia . com . ( july 9 , 2018 ) . urltoken\njet airways ( india ) ltd . 8 / 15 - 16 cathay house , 4 th floor , north sathorn road , bangrak , silom , bangkok 10500\nthe flight was on its way from leh to delhi on april 19 when the pilots clicked selfies . an internal investigation has been initiated by jet airways .\npremium paid content jet airways is hoping it will be able to manage the cost of operating these offerings through sponsored content , premium paid content and advertisements .\nupgrading of membership tier is related to travelling more on jet airways and on accumulation of tier points . it is not linked to paying more for upgrading .\nget a welcome gift 1 of 10 , 000 bonus jpmiles + one - way complimentary jet airways base fare waived domestic ticket 3 on your first charge .\nthe aircraft , b737 - 800 , is currently being inspected by the jet airways ' engineering team at dhaka before it is brought back for routine operations .\naccording to the statement , jet airways management needs to respond swiftly and ought to issue a diktat to said expat pilots to apologise or else leave forthwith .\nin 2013 , jet airways reported a load factor of 71 . 5 percent . load factor is an indicator of occupancy and jet ' s loads were lower than goair , indigo , spicejet and only marginally higher than air india .\nhi my jetprivilege membership no . is 199310963 kindly confirm if this is my frequent flier no . too and also how do i add my jp miles for the trips that i have made in jet airways after registering in jet previlage\nfrom inception jet airways has been certain of what it wants to achieve . its mission is encapsulated in the following : \u2018jet airways will be the most preferred domestic airline in india . it will be the automatic first choice carrier for the travelling public and set standards , which other competing airlines will seek to match .\njet airways and etihad airways also stand to benefit from cost savings and synergies in areas such as fleet acquisition , maintenance , product development and training , and continue to explore collaborative purchasing opportunities for fuel , spare parts , insurance and technology support .\njet airways is understood to have gone ahead with the deal , as otherwise there was a possibility of it losing at least rs 500 crore to air sahara .\njet airways , india\u2019s premier international airline , was declared the \u2018airline with best business class service in the world\u2019 at the business traveller awards 2010 in los angeles .\njet airways received the first ever galileo - express travel & tourism award for \u2018india\u2019s best domestic airline\u2019 from minister of state for civil aviation , rajiv pratap rudy .\nthe shahs are travelling on the latest operation of india ' s largest private airline , jet airways , which recently launched flights between india and singapore and malaysia .\njet airways ( india ) ltd . bldg no . 1023 , next to hsbc bank , airport road , abu dhabi p . o . box - - 106434\nnew delhi : several airlines , including jet airways ( india ) ltd , indigo ( interglobe aviation ltd ) and vistara have offered to accommodate on . . .\nfinding jet airways humming with bearishness , i ' d recommend a sell on its counter with a target of rs 340 and a stop loss of rs 366 .\nhis appointment will fill the vacancy of full time cfo of jet airways which was vacant since march 2014 after then cfo ravishankar gopalakrishnan parted ways with the airline .\njet airways , which has the highest cost structure among all the major private - sector carriers in india , did not immediately respond to a request for comment .\njet airways aims to provide digital connectivity ( subject to regulatory approvals ) onboard its flights and the introduction of wireless streaming is the first step in that direction .\neligibility to enjoy a waiver on anytime change fees on eligible jet airways flights will be based on the ' fare choices ' and the tier of the member .\njet airways has been conferred with the prestigious ' best full service airline - domestic ' award for 2016 by the air passengers association of india ( apai ) ."]}
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", "topic": 38}], "title": "maverick television", "paragraphs": ["television series produced by the warner bros . television group for the 2017 - 18 television season .\nwarner bros . television group , warner bros . television , telepictures , warner horizon television , warner bros . animation , warner bros . domestic television distribution , warner bros . international television distribution , warner bros . international television production , blue ribbon content , the cw television network\nhad played the same character ( bret maverick ) on four different series : sugarfoot ( 1957 ) , maverick ( 1957 ) , young maverick ( 1979 ) and bret maverick ( 1981 ) .\nabout maverick television / all3media america a division of all3media group since 2007 , maverick television is a tv & media production company that has been in business for 20 years and continues to grow rapidly . maverick television is dedicated to producing projects that are both creatively distinctive and commercially rewarding . maverick also has a rapidly growing us division in los angeles , which produces the hit reality show\nshe is a member of the royal television society north committee and a board member of the television workshop .\nmaverick television is based in birmingham and london ; jim sayer is managing director and alexandra fraser is creative director .\nmaverick television chose shooting partners to provide support to in house kit based around lenses , lighting and grip kits .\nmaverick television are using the talent manager to store cvs , and freelance contacts . to join the private network of maverick television , please sign in , or register , to the talent manager . you can do this for free .\noperation ouch ( 13x30min ) is produced by maverick television for cbbc . the series producer is ian france and the executive producers are simone haywood for maverick and kez margrie for cbbc .\nunsuccessfully revived twice : young maverick ( 1979 , starring charles frank as nephew ben maverick ) and bret maverick ( 1981 , with garner returning as an older and more settled bret ) .\non getting into television ; on writing and producing king ' s row at warner bros . television ; on writing and producing cheyenne\nbarer , burl . maverick : the making of the movie and the official guide to the television series . boston : tuttle , 1994\nadvertiser : channel 4 agency : maverick television category : publications & media commissioning editor : adam gee ( channel 4 ) executive producer : dan jones ( maverick television ) multiplatform producer : alex hryniewicz ( maverick television ) executive producer : claire mcardle ( maverick television ) multiplatform producer : rich payne ( maverick television ) series editor : anya francis ( maverick television ) multiplatform producer : sandra gore ( maverick television ) executive producer : sarah eglin ( maverick television ) brief explanation the second series of embarrassing bodies : live from the clinic explored new levels of interactivity . broadcast each week from a purpose built hospital studio , the show\u2019s editorial was driven by immediate access to state - of - the - art facilities . each week viewers could apply for a live skype consultation , whilst brand new symptom checkers were added to my videodoctor , the site\u2019s interactive gp service . the series launched a groundbreaking project with birmingham university medical school to crowdsource hundreds of vital skin conditions on black and asian skin , whilst a suite of new ios apps were launched ; including my healthchecker , my molechecker and my selfchecker .\namiable film and television actor james garner , who starred in popular television series \u201cmaverick\u201d and \u201c the rockford files , \u201d died saturday at his home in the brentwood neighborhood of los angeles . he was 86 .\nacquisitions and new business manager richard haines has acquired world rights in all languages ( excluding us ) from maverick television for the hu - manual .\nmaverick television is a television production company that specialises in factual entertainment , its flagship show being embarrassing bodies , and has won awards for its work in multiplatform . hannah worked with the multiplatform team as a junior researcher .\nthe warner bros . television group oversees and grows the entire portfolio of warner bros . ' television businesses , including worldwide production , traditional and digital distribution , and broadcasting . in the traditional television arena , wbtvg produces primetime and cable ( warner bros . television , warner horizon scripted television and warner horizon unscripted television ) , first - run syndication ( telepictures productions ) and animated ( warner bros . animation ) programming , which is distributed worldwide by two category - leading distribution arms / operations ( warner bros . domestic television distribution and warner bros . international television distribution ) .\nproduced by all3media - owned prodco maverick television , the series has won best children\u2019s factual entertainment show at the bafta children\u2019s awards for two years running .\nmaverick six - star cameo quiz . guess the guest stars w / jack kelly\nonline department store urltoken has teamed with maverick television and beauty expert tanya burr , fashion blogger zoella makeup artists pixiwoo in order to boost its youtube presence .\n[ on his role as bret maverick ] i ' m playing me . bret maverick is lazy : i ' m lazy . and i * like * being lazy .\nlovable coward : the entire maverick clan have made cowardice their family motto for generations .\nroy huggins on the\nmaverick\nspoof of\ngunsmoke\n- emmytvlegends . org\nthe programme , produced by all3media - owned prodco maverick television , whose other medical credits include channel 4\u2019s embarrassing bodies , will debut on children\u2019s channel kika next spring .\nmaverick television , fresh one productions and hat trick productions are understood to be among the indies selected to create the first batch of youtube original channels in the uk .\ncopyright \u00a9 2018 international academy of television arts & sciences . all rights reserved .\n\u00a9 1995 - 2017 academy of television arts & sciences . all rights reserved .\nroy huggins on writing and producing king ' s row at warner bros . television\nroy huggins on writing and producing king ' s row at warner bros . television\nbrings together nbcuniversal international\u2019s channels , distribution and production businesses people across the globe . the division includes universal networks international , international television distribution and international television production .\naccording to stephanie harris , executive producer at maverick television , makers of embarrassing bodies , maverick deliberately set out to create an online experience that was completely integrated with the television show , rather than the website simply being a bolt - on resource to support viewers . \u201c we know that the website has a huge user base , so we looked at how to put some of that back into the television programme \u201d , she says .\nmaverick television are recruiting two part - time ( 2 . 5 days per week ) digital community managers to be based across scotland as part of the living it up project .\nsimon knight , ceo at maverick television , added : \u201cwe are proud to have partnered with penguin random house on a book full of experiments , intriguing facts and jokes that brings together the humour and medicine of the television series in the ultimate guide to your body . \u201d\nsignificant reference date : bret maverick ' s birthday is the same as james garner ' s .\nmaverick television\u2019s award - winning luke\u2019s world is a test case in the power of film to promote social causes , writes patrick russell in the final blog in his series surveying modern communications filmmaking .\nbut that ' s not the only unique selling proposition in play here . because some of its start - up equity has been provided by all3media , one of the biggest players in the uk independent television production market , with operating units that include arg , bentley productions , cactus tv , company pictures , idtv , lion television , lime pictures , maverick television , mme moviement , north one television , objective productions , south pacific pictures , studio lambert and zoo productions .\nrobertson , ed . maverick , legend of the west . los angeles : pomegranate press , 1994 .\njames garner . .\nmaverick\n. . talks steve mcqueen , brando and more . . .\nroy huggins on leonard h . goldenson and jack l . warner ' s role in shaping television\nmaverick television creative director alex fraser said :\nmaverick has always been passionate about health ; just as a sense of humour is part of the uniform for hospital staff , we hope to bring a lightness of touch to the subjects of biology and medicine , informing and entertaining children about their health .\nvoting is now open for the 2015 televisual bulldog awards . maverick television and dartmouth films\u2019 growing up down\u2019s is nominated for best single documentary \u2013 you can vote for all the winners on the bulldogs website .\na division of all3media group since 2007 , maverick television is a tv & media production company that has been in business for 20 years and continues to grow rapidly . maverick television is dedicated to producing projects that are both creatively distinctive and commercially rewarding . the company recently launched a us division in los angeles to actively develop and produce original content for the us market . maverick television\u2019s award - winning uk series include channel 4\u2019s embarrassing bodies , bizarre er , bill connolly\u2019s route 66 , how to look good naked , 10 years younger , next door nightmares , my super sweet world class and the model agency .\nhad starred on three popular television series : maverick ( 1957 ) for three seasons , the rockford files ( 1974 ) for six seasons , and 8 simple rules ( 2002 ) , for two seasons .\nu . k . ' s maverick hangs l . a . shingle , partners with discovery on new commissions\nand is actively developing and producing original content for the us market . maverick television ' s award - winning uk series include channel 4 ' s embarrassing bodies , discovery ' s engine addict , bbc ' s\nthe school maintains close contacts with a variety of media organisations including sky , bbc , maverick television and future publishing , and visiting tutors and guest speakers regularly hold master class sessions to enhance and enrich students\u2019 learning .\n, ( maverick television / chunk / channel 4 / cancer research uk ) , a live fundraising show packed with stars and inspirational stories to raise awareness about cancer amongst youth , won the children & young people category .\ndixi has been nominated for a bimas award 2014 in the education category . the other nominee\u2019s are : fresh meat unlocked \u2014 objective productions and maverick television , with build and design by numiko full steam ahead . . .\nincludes 28 nbc and telemundo local television stations that produce the best regional news , information and entertainment content .\n\u00a9 2018 bio and the bio logo are registered trademarks of a & e ; television networks , llc .\nmaverick television\u2019s embarrassing bodies seems to have done more to reconnect people with healthcare than any other initiative in our healthcare engagement strategy awards . whilst the online world has moved from a broadcast - only , \u2018web 1 . 0\u2019 format to an engaging , two - way communication \u2018web 2 . 0\u2019 format , even so - called \u2018interactive\u2019 television has provided limited ways for viewers to truly engage . with embarrassing bodies , maverick broke new ground by recognising that many of their television viewers were already engaged online , so it really was a case of being where they were .\na film version was made in 1994 , with mel gibson as bret maverick and james garner in a supporting role .\nmaverick is a western tv series that ran from 1957 to 1962 . it starred james garner as bret maverick , a gambler and conman travelling around the old west seeking a quick buck and ( more or less reluctantly ) helping the helpless .\ngarner then went on to a successful feature film career but returned to series television in the 1970s with nichols ( 1971 - 72 ) and the popular the rockford files ( 1974 - 80 ) . he appeared as a guest star along with jack kelly in the 1978 tv movie / pilot the new maverick , which produced the short - lived young maverick ( 1979 - 80 ) series , minus garner ; he also starred in the title role of bret maverick ( 1981 - 82 ) which he co - produced with warners . a theatrical film version , maverick , was produced in 1994 with mel gibson starring as bret maverick and garner appearing as bret ' s father ; richard donner directed the warner brothers release .\nembarrassing bodies live , launched in february 2010 , was the uk\u2019s first ever switchover from a television show to a live online show . the online - only show aired straight after the television broadcast , allowing internet users to continue to watch live video and engage by uploading images of their own medical conditions . users , or \u2018viewsers\u2019 as maverick television have come to call them , influence the show\u2019s content by voting for those images that they want to be discussed .\namiable film and television actor james garner , who starred in popular television series \u201cmaverick\u201d and \u201cthe rockford files , \u201d died saturday at his home in the brentwood neighborhood of los angeles . he was 86 . like many popular leading men of hollywood\u2019s heyday , garner boasted all - american good looks and a winning personality that carried him through comedy [ \u2026 ]\nthe school strongly believes in the practical application of learning and is fortunate to have very strong links with employers and the media industry . students on placements have worked with a wide range of organisations including the bbc , maverick television and endemol .\nluke\u2019s world was made by indie tv producers maverick television for the private equity foundation ( pef ) , a charity raising money and expertise from the pe sector for investment in disadvantaged communities . their connection was coincidental . word went round all3media ( maverick\u2019s parent company , owned by a pef trustee ) that pef were considering a film as centrepiece of their annual fundraising dinner .\nhargrove , marion .\nthis is a television cowboy ?\nlife ( new york ) , 19 january 1959 .\non coming up with stories and producing for television ; on a typical workweek on cheyenne ; on leonard goldenson and jack l . warner ' s role in shaping television ; on working with cheyenne star clint walker and the success of cheyenne\nmaverick television also worked with the nhs to integrate content from the nhs choices website . \u201cwe\u2019re one of nhs choices biggest referrers\u201d , says jones , explaining that embarrassing bodies has played a role in engaging people who would not usually visit nhs choices .\ntheme tune cameo : in one episode (\ntrooper maverick\n) , bart whistles the theme song while cleaning a rifle .\nas you noted , what works on the web does not work on broadcast television . why would you assume shows that test well on the web will do well on broadcast television ? unless your goal is to pull eyeballs back to broadcast television . to do that , broadcast networks would have to copy youtube\u2019s model , and as you mentioned that won\u2019t work .\nthe positions will be based in / around edinburgh . alongside the established community manager in edinburgh , you will be expected to make some travel and overnights between other scottish sites as required , as well as occasional travel to maverick television\u2019s headquarters in birmingham .\nhosted on urltoken and developed by maverick television , the same company who make the tv series , the embarrassing bodies site ' s simple step by step guides and frank health advice are so well regarded they are regularly recommended to patients by nhs healthcare professionals .\nthe professional and academic development strand of the course prepares students for at least two placements in a media or cultural industries organisation , such as the bbc , maverick television , warwickshire county cricket club , newspapers , magazines , pr companies and local radio stations .\nas maverick\u2019s co - ceo jim sayer recalls , the project felt like a good fit : the production company sees itself as a \u201cprogramme - maker with purpose\u201d . ( maverick is best - known for embarrassing bodies and other reality series combining social concerns with entertainment values ) .\nworld screen is the proud publisher of international emmy magazine , the official publication of the international academy of television arts & sciences .\nproduces , programs and promotes nbcuniversal ' s multiplatform olympics coverage , delivering the largest audiences in u . s . television history .\nby working at maverick hannah has been able to experience many new aspects of the media industry and so now has a better idea of what she enjoys doing . she now has contacts in television who can give her advice or work in tv production in the future .\n\u201ci\u2019m playing me , \u201d garner said about the role . \u201cbret maverick is lazy : i\u2019m lazy . and i like being lazy . \u201d\nproduction company maverick said the 13 - part cbbc series aims to do for biology what the bafta award - winning horrible histories did for history .\nbest known by the public for his starring roles as the title characters on both maverick ( 1957 ) and the rockford files ( 1974 ) .\nwest , richard . television westerns : major and minor series , 1946 - 1978 . jefferson , north carolina : mcfarland , 1987 .\nactor clayton moore appeared in approximately 70 feature films and played the lone ranger on a abc network television version of the radio program .\nthe communications authority\u2019s announcement reversed a high court ruling of two years ago , in which the judge rejected a judicial review brought by hong kong television network ( hktv ) and hong kong mobile television network ( hkmtv ) \u2013 both chaired by wong \u2013 against the regulator .\nthe judge said companies would need to apply for a television licence if their mobile station could reach more than 5 , 000 households .\nidentical grandson : in the episode\npappy\n, james garner plays bret and bart ' s father , while jack kelly plays uncle bently maverick .\nthe digital advert titled live from the clinic was done by maverick advertising agency for channel 4 in united kingdom . it was released in mar 2013 .\nlazy or not , the actor shared the golden globe for most promising male newcomer in 1958 and earned his first emmy nomination in 1959 for \u201cmaverick . \u201d\ntheme naming : all the mavericks ( with the exception of uncle micah in\nthe maverick line\n) have first names beginning with the letter b .\nworking with birmingham city council , maverick produced a film showcasing the creative talent within the creative , young people and culture sector in birmingham , united kingdom .\nmacdonald , j . fred . who shot the sheriff : the rise and fall of the television western . new york : praeger , 1987 .\nthe food hospital series was based around the premise of \u2018using food as medicine\u2019 and featured an eight - part prime - time television series ( betty ) , a comprehensive website with quizzes , recipes , nutritional information about various food stuffs ( maverick ) , and the big food trials apps ( mudlark ) .\n4 . maverick ( 1957 - 62 ) the series in which james garner honed his affable laid - back persona as gambler and conman bret maverick . an equally suave jack kelly was bret\u2019s brother bart , and later episodes featured roger moore as their cousin beau . fond of referencing his pappy\u2019s cracker - barrel philosophy , garner\u2019s maverick was a likeable rogue who would rather talk his way out of trouble than resort to gunplay . maverick was renowned for its hilarious spoofs of other top programmes of the era including a particularly funny send up of bonanza set at the subrosa ranch with joe wheelright and his sons henry , moose and small paul .\nwbtvg is an innovative leader in developing new business models for the evolving television landscape , including ad - supported video - on - demand , broadband and wireless , and has digital distribution agreements in place with all of the broadcast networks . internationally , the studio is one of the world ' s largest distributors of feature films , television programs and animation to the worldwide television marketplace , licensing over 79 , 000 hours of television programming , including more than 7 , 400 feature films and over 50 current series , dubbed or subtitled in more than 40 languages , to telecasters and cablecasters in more than 175 countries .\nnbcuniversal international television has hired former bauer radio digital executive bruce mitchell as vice president of digital in a bid to strengthen the online presence of its pay - tv brands . broadcast reports that mitchell will be based in london , with his role including leadership the international digital team for e ! entertainment television .\nyou have searched the maverick tv blog archives for \u2018\u2019 . if you are unable to find anything in these search results , you can try one of these links .\nyoggy , gary a . riding the video range : the rise and fall of the western on television . jefferson , north carolina : mcfarland , 1994 .\nchild actor jackie cooper was in the our gang short film series and the little rascals television show . he also starred in the 1931 film the champ .\nannie worked extensively in theatre , film and television production before being given the opportunity to produce the first series of the bafta - winning drama clocking off .\nthe real boost to his career came in a role now indelibly associated with him , that of bret maverick in the comedic western that abc debuted in 1957 ; the role and the series fit his wry personality like a glove . originally the story was to alternate between the maverick brothers played by garner and jack kelly , but \u201cmaverick\u201d quickly became all about garner\u2019s character , who used his wits to get out of trouble . other actors revolved in and out including clint eastwood as a vicious gunfighter . \u201cmaverick\u201d led to a long relationship between garner and its creator , roy huggins . the actor stayed with the series until 1960 , when he quit over a dispute with warners .\nwas friends with maverick ( 1957 ) co - star and\nbrother ,\njack kelly , for 35 years , from 1957 until kelly ' s death in 1992 .\nrelaunched his career as a contract player for united artists in 1961 , after successfully suing warner brothers in 1960 to be released from his contract for maverick ( 1957 ) .\nthe television show alone was channel 4\u2019s highest - rated show of 2010 with four million viewers \u2013 an incredible figure for what is effectively a public service programme .\njames garner shows how the west was won - - in a card game ! - - in the first season adventures of the classic television series ,\nmaverick .\nwisecracking ladies ' man bret maverick ( garner ) and his more serious brother bart ( jack kelly ) - - two handsome bachelors on the loose in the wild west - - have more success at the game of poker than the game of love . yet they keep trying their luck in one frontier outpost after another . and though cardsharks bret and bart would just as soon slip out of town quietly as face a gunman , when it ' s time for a showdown , don ' t bet against a maverick .\non the creation of 77 sunset strip ; on casting efrem zimbalist , jr . , edd byrnes and roger smith on 77 sunset strip ; on leaving maverick in its third season\nmaverick television and dartmouth films\u2019 \u2018growing up down\u2019s\u2019 has been nominated in the \u2018documentary\u2019 category for the 2015 international emmy awards . aiming to redefine perceptions and explode the myths about down\u2019s syndrome , growing up down\u2019s follows the incredible journey of a theatre group of young adults with down\u2019s as they put together a touring production of hamlet . covering [ \u2026 ]\none of the largest and most successful television production companies in the u . s . produces primetime series , late night and reality programs for a variety of platforms .\nactor richard jeni was best known as a popular stand - up comedian , appearing often on television comedy shows , including a few of his own hbo comedy specials .\nwas a celebrity spokesperson for the office of energy conservation in the 1970s , through the advertising council ' s public service announcement ( psa ) television and radio commercials .\nhktv acquired china mobile hong kong , which had been issued a licence to provide mobile television services in hong kong , and changed its name to hkmtv in 2013 .\nthree maverick projects have been nominated in this year\u2019s royal television society awards for the midlands . our channel 4 child behaviour show born naughty is up for a \u2018best factual\u2019 award whilst our connected digital financeproject created for microsoft and nationwide is up for \u2018best promotional programme\u2019 . last but not least reverse the odds , our citizen science mobile game [ \u2026 ]\nmaverick is one of the most successful production companies in the uk , with a reputation for producing challenging and innovative documentaries , features and factual series for all the major uk broadcasters .\nwe\u2019ve seen how corporate and charitable funding presents possibilities alongside constraints . besides , feature film and tv must negotiate relationships of their own with the institutional world : maverick\u2019s dealings with business mainly relate to brand sponsorship of tv programmes . arguably , the off - screen dynamics behind luke\u2019s world are more transparent and trusting . sayer speaks warmly of maverick\u2019s working relationship with pef .\non his relationship with stephen j . cannell and the other writers of the rockford files ; on writing baretta and working with robert blake ; on leaving universal television in 1980\n\u201cwe welcome the decision made by the new government administration . we hope to provide more television entertainment choices for hong kong people in future , \u201d an hktv spokeswoman said .\nhis ex - maverick ( 1957 ) co - star , jack kelly guest - starred with him in a two - part episode of the rockford files ( 1974 ) , in 1977 .\nshared the same birthday as r . g . armstrong , who was 11 years garner ' s senior . armstrong guest - starred with garner on an episode of maverick ( 1957 ) .\ndivergent character evolution : starting late in the first season , episodes started to alternate between focusing on series mainstay bret maverick ( played by james garner ) and his brother , bart ( played by jack kelly ) . although bret and bart were written identically ( writers were told to always write for garner , and the producers would later just select which character would lead due to scheduling ) , the actors ' portrayals quickly established bret as the fun - loving , wisecracking brother , and bart as the more serious - minded of the two . the same process happened to a later maverick as well , as roger moore played beau maverick as a refined gentleman , at odds with the other two brothers ' portrayals , despite the character , again , being written exactly the same . as for the final maverick brother ( robert colbert as brent maverick ) , he only appeared in two episodes , and thus never really found a personality of his own .\nkindle entertainment\u2019s productions have been recognised by the international emmy awards , bafta , the royal television society , the banff world media festival and the shanghai tv festival , amongst others .\nduring a 3 - month placement at maverick television as a part of my masters degree i worked as a runner for much of their online content and contributed research and ideas for development projects . after finishing my masters degree i was offered a six month contract working on the ' daily mix tv ' and ' body talk daily ' youtube chann . . . read more\nas a replacement for garner in the fourth season of the original series warners brought on board roger moore , as cousin beauregard , a texas expatriate who had lived in england ( a wb contract player , moore had been transferred from another warner western series , the alaskans , which had run only one season from 1959 ) . when moore departed after just one season another maverick brother , robert colbert ' s brent maverick , a slight garner / bret lookalike , was introduced in the spring of 1961 to alternate adventures with bart . colbert stayed only until the end of that season , leaving the final ( and longest remaining ) maverick , jack kelly , to ride out the last maverick season ( 1961 - 62 ) alone , except for some early seasons ' rerun episodes .\na ten foot bronze statue of garner , as his character bret maverick , was unveiled in garner ' s hometown of norman , oklahoma . he was present for the unveiling ceremony . [ april 2006 ]\nthe final component of wbtvg is broadcasting : the cw television network , launched ( in partnership with cbs ) in september 2006 with quality , diverse programming , is targeted to the 18\u201334 audience .\nbirmingham school of media is recognised as a key centre of excellence in interactive media training , television production and education by creative skillset , the uk sector skills council for the audio visual industries .\nwith more years experience in the television industry than she cares to remember , val ames has covered children\u2019s , animation , sport , factual , entertainment and drama for both indies and broadcasters alike .\n\u201clebron and maverick bring incredible energy , focus and creativity to everything they do and are excellent partners with us in tv , film and digital , \u201d said craig hunegs , president business and strategy , warner bros . television group . \u201cjoining forces with lebron , other world - class athletes and bleacher report to aggressively build uninterrupted was an easy decision that\u2019s great for fans and great for warner bros . \u201d\nthe butcher : bret maverick was once stalked by a gunman calling himself\nterrible fred\nand\nthe butcher\n. he turned out to be a wannabe gunfighter who had in fact been a butcher .\nmassive multiplayer crossover : during the course of the episode\nhadley ' s hunters\n, maverick ran into people from lawman , cheyenne , bronco , and sugarfoot , and he stopped by the office from colt . 45 but nobody was home ( a reference to the show being recently canceled ) . maverick also crossed out into other massive multiplayer crossovers , the film alias jesse james and the tv movie the gambler returns .\ntargeted marketing focuses on reaching these important and highly influential consumer audience segments . brand maverick specializes in establishing connections with african - american and hispanic consumers through their passion points \u2013 whether it be entertainment , sports , music , fashion or technology . brand maverick also has a focus on faith & family , with strong ties to faith - and family - based communities , executing several solid marketing campaigns that touch america\u2019s moral conscience .\nalongside the broadcast output , maverick has continued to pioneer in digital media . it has a treble - bafta award - winning new media department , producing innovative multiplatform content , including embarrassing bodies , which won the broadcast award for most popular factual 2011 , royal television society and british interactive media association awards as well as the 2009 bafta for interactivity and the broadcast digital award for best use of interactive in 2010 .\nmaverick is a tv and media production company proud of its achievements and ambitious for future success . we embrace the challenges our fast changing industry presents while growing our creative and commercial future . we are passionate about our programmes , excited by talent , courageous in our outlook and believe we can genuinely make a difference . maverick is rich in ideas , innovative in approach , mischievous in outlook , and uncompromising in its sense of purpose .\nchrisley knows best is produced by maverick tv and all3media america , with adam greener , simon knight , jim sayer , greg lipstone , and todd chrisley serving as executive producers . annie kate pons serves as supervising producer .\nis produced by maverick tv and all3media america , with adam greener , stephanie bloch chambers , jen perry leamy , jim sayer , eli holzman and stephen lambert serving as executive producers . annie kate pons serves as supervising producer .\nprior to collab , ryan served on the producing teams for series including chrisley knows best for maverick television / all3media and usa network , and married to jonas for ryan seacrest productions and e ! network . he also worked in scripted television development with moresco productions on pilots for 20th century fox and starz , and in the writer\u2019s department for series including brothers & sisters and no ordinary family for abc . ryan received his bachelor\u2019s degree from harvard university and master of fine arts in producing from the ucla film school . he is also a commissioned officer in the u . s . navy reserve , serving in a media capacity as a public affairs officer .\naccording to chrisley is produced by maverick tv and all3media america , with adam greener , simon knight , jim sayer , greg lipstone , leola westbrook and todd chrisley serving as executive producers . annie kate pons serves as supervising producer .\nmedia maverick ricky wong wai - kay\u2019s battle to secure a free - to - air tv licence received a boost on thursday when the telecommuncations watchdog approved his long - running application to upgrade the resolution of his mobile tv service .\ntelexitos is the telemundo station group\u2019s national multicast network that serves as a destination for viewers who want to watch their favorite action and adventure television series and movies from the 1970s to 2000s in spanish and without subtitles .\nchrisley knows best is a three - time natpe ( national association of television program executives ) winner for best docusoap . bucking industry trends , season 5 of chrisley knows best was the show ' s best season to date in all key demographics . it is produced by maverick tv and all3media america , with adam greener , simon knight , jim sayer , greg lipstone , and todd chrisley serving as executive producers . annie kate pons serves as supervising producer .\nthe online experience was designed to provide practical health advice that complimented the television show . where the television show might have attracted people initially for entertainment , the online content was focused on practical advice . \u201c the tv show takes quite a provocative , fun , entertaining approach to getting health messages across , so we might be quite cheeky . but when people then go online , the video content is quite straight and informative \u201d , says harris .\nchrisley knows best is produced by maverick tv and all3media america , with adam greener , simon knight , jim sayer , greg lipstone , perry dance , ted iredell and todd chrisley serving as executive producers . annie kate pons serves as supervising producer .\nthe focus of my attention is on creating factual multiplatform television with two key characteristics - ( i ) highly integrated ( ii ) with ambition and impact . the commission which best captures what i ' m trying to achieve is probably\ncharacter as himself : in the episode\npappy\n, james garner plays bret and bart ' s father , while jack kelly plays uncle bently maverick . pappy is listed as\n?\n, while uncle bently is listed as\nhimself\n.\na subversive western with a dark sense of humour , maverick soared to sixth place in the nielsen ratings during its second season with a 30 . 4 share as well as winning an emmy award for best western series in 1959 . starring the then relatively unknown james garner as footloose frontier gambler bret maverick , shortly after joined by jack kelly as brother bart , this hour - long series followed the duplicitous adventures and , more often , misadventures of the mavericks in their pursuit of money and the easy life .\nthe international academy of television arts & sciences announced tonight the winners of the international digital emmy\u00ae awards . the winners came from germany ( fiction ) , the netherlands ( non - fiction ) and the united kingdom ( children & young people ) and the pioneer prize was presented to brian robbins , founder & ceo awesomenesstv . the awards were attended by over 300 international executives from the television , broadband , and mobile industries , and sponsored by the bell fund of canada .\nwoolley , lynn , robert w . malsbary , and robert g . strange , jr . warner bros . television : every show of the fifties and sixties episode - by - episode . jefferson , north carolina : mcfarland , 1985 .\nembarrassing bodies is a daring , provocative public health television show that tackles medical conditions people may feel reluctant to talk with their physicians about . but it is through integration of media channels that the show has achieved its most remarkable success .\ntrevor noah is regarded as one of south africa\u2019s biggest exports : the boy from the townships who made it big in the us and ended up hosting the daily show , one of the most influential satirical news programmes on american television .\nin the on - screen food hospital television programme , members of the public undertook a handful of scientific trials to measure the effect of certain foodstuffs on common health complaints , such as sleep / insomnia , high cholesterol and blood pressure .\nbret and bart maverick ( and in later seasons , their english cousin , beau ) are well dressed gamblers who migrate from town to town always looking for a good game . poker ( five - card draw ) is . . . see full summary \u00bb\nbafta\u2019s destination for youngsters to come and discover the magical worlds of film , television and games . enter challenges , watch videos , and take part in our annual vote to decide the best film , tv show and game of the year .\nyou can use our services to secure a celebrity ambassador for your brand campaign from talent suggestion and pairing , to deal negotiation and everything in - between . we can also confirm talent for television appearances , events and / or speaking engagements .\nmaverick television took the approach of trying different formats and content types , building on what worked well . \u201c when we launched community features on the site and allowed in - line commenting , people took it up a lot more than we expected them to do , and did it in different ways . one of the ways was asking questions or sharing concerns . so we looked at the most popular themes , and recorded a series of twenty video responses with the doctors from the show \u201d , says jones .\nharris says that because the television show dealt with personal health matters , there were many factors that were outside of the producers\u2019 control , such as individual outcomes or recovery timescales after treatment . \u201c managing people\u2019s expectations was important \u201d , she says .\ni did some things that were widely imitated . they say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery . that was flattering to me . ' maverick ' was imitated , ' the fugitive ' was imitated . i did all right . i had a great time .\ndan jones , maverick\u2019s head of new media , says that with the first series in 2007 , maverick had launched a number of resource videos to support the programme , including self - check guides for men . \u201c we also did mobile versions of the videos , cut down to around one minute\u2026 so you can take it to the bathroom , rather than sitting in the living room \u201d , he says . the videos proved to be highly popular , with each self - check video receiving millions of views online , so more videos were added .\n\u201cchrisley knows best\u201d hails from maverick tv and all3media america . chrisley , adam greener , simon knight , jim sayer , and greg lipstone are executive producers . \u201caccording to chrisley\u201d comes from the same shop and is exec produced by chrisley , knight , lipstone and corin nelson .\nin 1959 , the top four most popular television shows in the united states were westerns . from humble beginnings the small - screen horse opera became a tv staple and cultural phenomenon in the 1950s and 60s , and many are still on regular repeat today . the television western was no less popular in the uk and indeed worldwide . in more innocent times , the values and tropes preached by such dramas struck a chord with audiences . a catchy theme tune and the natural beauty of the american west also helped .\noperation ouch ! is a children\u2019s educational television series about the human body , it shows what happens in a & e , what doctors sometimes have problems with and great experiments . the show is hosted by twin bothers dr chris and dr xand van tulleken .\nactor harry dean stanton earned acclaim for performances in films such as ' repo man ' and ' paris , texas , ' as well as the television shows ' big love ' and ' twin peaks . ' he died on friday at the age of 91 .\nhe again essayed \u201cbret maverick\u201d for one season in 1981 . but a bad back , lawsuits with mca tv over \u201crockford\u201d syndication payments ( he eventually settled , reportedly for several million dollars ) and , eventually , heart surgery curtailed his ability to endure the rigors of a tv series .\nmaverick television , fresh one productions and hat trick productions , who produced \u2018father ted\u2019 , are understood to be among the independent production companies selected to create content for the first youtube original channels in the uk , reports broadcast . it has been reported that itn , channelflip and big balls films have also been successful in their bids to run channels . the companies are now said to be agreeing terms with the google - owned video site before securing up to \u20ac635 , 000 ( \u00a3500 , 000 ) of investment to launch and manage channels for a year .\nthe international academy of television arts & sciences eva obadia , senior director , communications & partnerships tel : + 1 - 212 - 489 - 6969 eva . obadia @ urltoken the lippin group matt biscuitti tel : + 1 - 212 - 986 - 7080 matt @ urltoken\nlindsay wagner was the primary guest star on the very first episode of the rockford files ( 1974 ) . through much of the 1980s , james garner and lindsay wagner were considered the king or queen , respectively , of quality television movies and miniseries of that period .\noften dismissed as glorified soap operas , many tv westerns addressed social issues such as racism and prejudice in a more forthright and articulate manner than their cinematic counterparts . so influential was the television western that when gene roddenberry was trying to sell star trek to television execs , he pitched it as \u201c wagon train to the stars\u201d . and now , in the 21st century , it seems the television western is making a comeback . beginning with the notorious deadwood in 2004 , which redefined how we viewed the genre , there has been a succession of high - quality small - screen westerns , including several contemporary hits such as longmire and justified that although set in the modern day , carry many of the hallmarks of the classic western . and now we have westworld , hbo\u2019s much lauded reboot of the highly regarded 1973 michael crichton film . it remains to be seen if , in the years to come , westworld retains a place in western buffs\u2019 hearts like a gunsmoke or even deadwood , but in the meantime here\u2019s a round - up of a dozen of the greatest television westerns .\nduring a 3 - month placement at maverick television as a part of my masters degree i worked as a runner for much of their online content and contributed research and ideas for development projects . after finishing my masters degree i was offered a six month contract working on the ' daily mix tv ' and ' body talk daily ' youtube channels , which are original content channels commissioned by youtube itself . this has given me a wealth of knowledge about online media and working in an award winning multiplatform department . at maverick , as a member of a relatively small team , i have had the opportunity to shoot , edit and research content , as well as cast contributors and talent , and arrange shoot schedules , props and lighting . in terms of post - production i am currently solely responsible for managing our tape - less workflow system . read less\nwarner bros . stands at the forefront of every aspect of the entertainment industry from feature film , television and home entertainment production and worldwide distribution to dvd and blu - ray , digital distribution , animation , comic books , video games , product and brand licensing , and broadcasting .\nthere will be an arts centre called the factory built on the site of the old granada television , a well - intentioned , explicit tribute to the talents of wilson the great broadcaster and wilson the well - publicised play - er , do - er and make - er .\nakhumzi jezile , a 24 - year - old producer , television personality and speaker , says the born frees are portrayed as apathetic because they do not respond with the same emotion , or in the same numbers , as the soweto generation does during youth day marches and similar remembrances .\nwilson , oddly for someone who read the local news on television , was committed to a violation of ordinary habits and perceptions , to attacking the ordinary , dedicated to ideas that were all about difference , and newness , and an abrupt , disconcerting , fantastic separation from the conventional .\nmarsden , michael t . , and jack nachbar .\nthe modern popular western : radio , television , film and print .\nin , a literary history of the american west . sponsored by the western literature association . fort worth , texas : texas christian university press , 1987 .\nhe was a surprising prophet in a number of ways , not least in how he energetically performed numerous roles , a reality television / social media era dilettantism that was once frowned upon but is now the way of the modern multi - tasking self - promoting content crafting creative - entrepreneur .\nalex is currently head of multiplatform at little dot studios , a next generation broadcaster and producer . prior to that he was head of multiplatform and senior producer at maverick television , working across numerous award - winning cross - platform projects for major uk broadcasters and commercial clients . he developed and produced the bafta - award winning embarrassing bodies online in 2008 , won a second bafta for embarrassing bodies live in 2010 and then developed the my healthchecker suite of tests and apps that won bafta & international emmy awards in 2012 as part of the innovative skype - based health show , embarrassing bodies : live from the clinic .\nshout out : one of the beau maverick episodes is set in virginia city , nevada , during the mining rush , and has as a supporting character a journalist named clem samuels \u2014 a shout out to samuel clemens ( aka mark twain ) , who really was working as a journalist in virginia city during that period .\nmanchester is getting richer , become increasingly international , a leading candidate for capital city of a nation being left behind by the monstrous , mutating megacity london as it floats outside the uk , and wilson is a great figurehead for those keen on creating the cosmetically maverick , enterprising brand that goes with this new modern city .\nas a junior researcher hannah worked mainly on the youtube channels that maverick runs called \u2018dailymix\u2019 and \u2018bodytalk . \u2019 each channel produces five videos a week which she helped with from their creation right through to the edit and publish onto youtube . other roles included researching , casting , scripting , buying props , running and editing .\nbi - media drama ; television studio ; lifestyle and branded media content ; campaigning and investigative journalism ; music , media and digitalisation ; digital content distribution ; advanced visual communication ; music industry promotional practices ; commercial production for radio ; radio documentary ; fashion photography ; photojournalism and pr planning and delivery .\n3 . deadwood ( 2004 - 06 ) taking revisionism to a whole new level and winner of eight emmys , deadwood revitalised the television western while scandalising purists . the antithesis of golden age westerns blurred the lines between the good guys and the bad guys with its portrayal of real - life and fictional characters . the town of deadwood is a cesspit of depravity and iniquity and this is reflected in the brutal action , profane dialogue , and expertly drawn characters such as town boss al swearengen ( ian mcshane ) , as venal a character as ever found in the television medium , yet strangely alluring and identifiable to audiences ."]}
{"id": 54372, "summary": [{"text": "axykno capital services pvt ltd is an investment bank and project advisory company based in india .", "topic": 38}, {"text": "headquartered in central india and having its operations in financial research , planning , engineering across various sectors .", "topic": 12}, {"text": "the company was initially founded as credit innovative strategies private limited ( cisil ) in 2005 and subsequently renamed as axykno capital services pvt limited", "topic": 32}], "title": "axykno", "paragraphs": ["glassdoor has 1 axykno capital services reviews submitted anonymously by axykno capital services employees . read employee reviews and ratings on glassdoor to decide if axykno capital services is right for you .\nglassdoor has 4 axykno capital services reviews submitted anonymously by axykno capital services employees . read employee reviews and ratings on glassdoor to decide if axykno capital services is right for you .\naxykno capital services ltd . , nagpur , maharahstra , india . 292 likes . axykno is an end to end consulting powerhouse in sectors natural resources , energy ,\nprior to joining axykno was leading the regulatory arm of a global it major .\naxykno capital services ltd latest breaking news , pictures , videos , and special reports from the economic times . axykno capital services ltd blogs , comments and archive news on urltoken\nglassdoor gives you an inside look at what it ' s like to work at axykno capital services , including salaries , reviews , office photos , and more . this is the axykno capital services company profile . all content is posted anonymously by employees working at axykno capital services .\ndirectors of axykno capital services private limited are naresh nautiyal , vishwanath iyer , ramakrishnan raman , .\naxykno is bringing india inc closer through project planning and management in rail , road and transportation .\nlearn about working at axykno capital services pvt ltd . join linkedin today for free . see who you know at axykno capital services pvt ltd , leverage your professional network , and get hired .\npioneering advisory by axykno has secured india inc with 10 billion tones of natural resources for fuel security .\naxykno is advising more than 16 + gw power projects , committing itself to the energy security of india inc .\naxykno financial centre , leela vista , 3rd level w . h . c . road bajaj nagar nagpur mh 440010 in\naxykno is bridging the infrastructure needs by offering an end - to - end advisory through innovative and interfaced delivery model .\naxykno offers end - to - end support in clean energy for growth of india inc for a green earth tomorrow .\naxykno capital services pvt ltd is an investment bank and project advisory company based in india . headquartered in nagpur india and having its operations in\nc / o m / s axykno capital services ltd . , level 3 leela vista building whc road , bajaj nagar nagpur nagpur mh 440010 in\naxykno capital services private limited ' s corporate identification number is ( cin ) u74920mh2006ptc158731 and its registration number is 158731 . its email address is admin @ urltoken and its registered address is axykno financial centre , level 3 , leela vista west high court road , bajaj nagar nagpur mh 440010 in , - , .\n. m / s axykno capital services , headed by chartered accountant r ramakrishnan , provided the consultancy on forming a public - private partnership model to msmc .\naxykno capital is an investment bank that provides independent advice on mergers and acquisitions and capital raising , as well as capital restructuring services to corporations , partnerships , institutions and individuals axykno capital combines superior execution capabilities , meticulous research , extensive transaction experience and a network of global partnerships to help our clients close transaction across geographies and ib products including merger & acquisition advisory , private equity placement and debt syndication . axykno has successfully demonstrated its ability to provide end - to - end client support across the value chain .\nbefore joining axykno , served in various leadership positions including being a ceo of jv company of essar & hindalco and a ceo of a jv company form by four govt . owned undertakings\nthe firm says it got the msmc contract through an open tender . the axykno officials stressed that it was their firm which introduced the whole concept of competitive bidding in coal mining which was adopted by msmc and other similar organizations .\naxykno capital services private limited ' s annual general meeting ( agm ) was last held on 30 september 2016 and as per records from ministry of corporate affairs ( mca ) , its balance sheet was last filed on 31 march 2016 .\nan axykno official said , on the other hand , that cbi officials had contacted the firm saying that they may be questioned later on if any clarification was needed . however , they did not turn up after that , he claimed .\nthe consultant axykno was in the limelight when the coalgate controversy erupted for having bagged consultancy contracts from as many as 20 government agencies , where it introduced a similar joint venture model with private parties . msmc also struck similar jvs with adani and\n\u201caxykno pioneered and introduced a transparent bidding system in more than 14 government undertakings , bringing the best value to these agencies way back in 2007 . it has been a policy change agent , bringing good governance in government , \u201d said an official from this firm through sms .\ncontinuing its probe into the coalgate affair , central bureau of investigation ( cbi ) on tuesday grilled officials of state government company maharashtra state mining corporation ( msmc ) , promoters of city - based sunil hi - tech company , and m / s axykno capital services , a consultancy firm also from nagpur .\nofficials in both sunil hi - tech and axykno confirmed an inquiry by the cbi . a senior official in sunil hi - tech said , \u201cthough basically the probe was concerned with allotment of coal block to msmc , cbi was keen on understanding the process through which our company got the mining contract . \u201d\nget top management , md , ceo , hr manager contact details with email id of axykno capital services pvt ltd in nagpur . address , contact numbers , contact details of cio , chief finance officer cfo , hr head , sales head , purchase head , admin head , marketing head or manager also available .\naxykno capital services private limited is a private incorporated on 09 january 2006 . it is classified as non - govt company and is registered at registrar of companies , mumbai . its authorized share capital is rs . 20 , 000 , 000 and its paid up capital is rs . 20 , 000 , 000 . it is inolved in business activities n . e . c .\npresently associated with axykno capital services as avp - invesment banking . origination and execution involved across the life cycle of m & a ; & capital raise transactions . key transactions handled : buy side advisory for nmdc for acquisition of wonarah deposit australia acquisition 100 % stake in jmsil sugar by nsl - july 2011 mahindra forgings qip inr 1750 mn - march 2010 rights issue rio tinto usd 15 . 2 bn - july 2009\nxykno is advising government corporations and private organizations across india on structuring the infrastructure projects across urban infrastructure , transport facilities , tourism planning & infrastructure development and agri business domain . axykno has infrastructure experts including engineers , architectures , planning experts , financial experts , legal experts which gives an unique advantage for undertaking project development and achieving successful completion of the project in a given time frame . we are currently advising and implementing major projects in ppp for government corporations and city development & sanitation plan for 22 cities in india . service offerings\na decision in this regard will be taken after discussion in general body meeting of nmc next week . already , nmc standing committee has appointed m / s axykno capital services to prepare detailed project report on the proposed university . however , prior to finalising the plan , nmc wants discussion to be held on various aspects and to take informed policy decision . hence , the matter has been listed on agenda for the general body meeting . there are various options available to nmc \u2014 nmc should itself create infrastructure for the proposed skill development university and management centre , opt for private participation , or call for proposal from public sector institute of national or international repute .\nmsmc , for example , bagged three coal blocks during this period . however , instead of extracting coal on its own through an mdo , msmc signed jvs with three private companies : lanco , sunil hi - tech and gupta coal . the private player holds 49 % in a jv , msmc the rest . however , msmc does not invest anything towards its 51 % , and holds it in the form of sweat equity . \u201cthis is a superior structure ( for the government ) , \u201d says r ramakrishnan , ceo of axykno , a nagpurbased mining consultancy that claims to have formulated this model . \u201cit ensures more benefits to the government in terms of equity , upfront money through bidding , and better control and ownership . \u201d\n) have set the ball rolling for the development of multi modal transportation hub ( mmth ) at surat railway station .\n) headquarter at churchgate on tuesday between the officials of the railways , gsrtc and the smc and 12 potential bidders of the work .\nirsdc ceo sanjeev kumar lohia presented the proposed plan and termed it as the best investment opportunity for the national and international bidders .\nthe second series of consultation process on second pre - application conference will be held in surat at the surat municipal corporation ( smc ) headquarters at mughalsarai on may 13 .\nproject will be implemented under a joint venture special purpose vehicle ( spv ) , which is proposed to be created for the benefit of the common man .\nthe components of the project include redevelopment of railway station , re - development of gsrtc bus terminal , providing east - sest road connectivity , development of common facilities and commercials along the project integration connectivity and operations & maintenance of railway station & bus terminal .\nthis is the first of its kind of infrastructure development where all the three levels of government i . e . central ( railways ) , state ( gsrtc ) and urban local body ( smc ) are forming a joint venture and pooling their land to integrate different modes of transport i . e . rail , city bus , long distance bus services , auto , taxi and private vehicles etc . for the maximum convenience of the passengers through seamless connectivity across all modes and provide international experience of travel comfort .\nconceptual master plan of the proposed development has been agreed and all parties have agreed in principle to pool in their land for the integrated development of the mmth . irsdc on behalf of the proposed spv has invited\nexpression of interest\nfrom interested developers and operators to firm up the eligibility criteria for the further bidding process .\nofficial sources said that notices have been circulated to almost all the leading developers in india and indian embassies have been approached to give wide publicity for the project so that the participation from the foreign bidders is also facilitated .\nget latest news & live updates on the go on your pc with news app . download the times of india news app for your device . read more city news in english and other languages .\nthese new suvs may make you want to trade your car in toda . .\nrefrain from posting comments that are obscene , defamatory or inflammatory , and do not indulge in personal attacks , name calling or inciting hatred against any community . help us delete comments that do not follow these guidelines by marking them offensive . let ' s work together to keep the conversation civil .\nwe have sent you a verification email . to verify , just follow the link in the message\ncopyright \u00a9 2018 bennett , coleman & co . ltd . all rights reserved . for reprint rights : times syndication service\nr ramakrishnan was a reasonably known chartered accountant when he set up the a ' xykno capital services ltd in 2006 .\nnagpur : r ramakrishnan was a reasonably known chartered accountant when he set up the a ' xykno capital services ltd in 2006 . that was also the year when 52 blocks were allocated by union ministry of coal ( moc ) , followed by 51 in the next year . suddenly , the company became an expert on coal and today boasts of a clientele of state - run corporations from maharashtra , madhya pradesh , chhattisgarh , tamil nadu and gujarat .\nin one its presentations that toi gleaned off the net , a ' xykno claims to have ' relationships ' with 24 governments and 22 private companies . the co was the advising and implementing agency for 30 coal blocks with geological reserves of 8 billion tones . it also claims to handle projects aggregating to a mind - boggling rs 1 lakh crore in a short span of six years . to put the amount in perspective , the coalgate scam as projected by cag is rs 1 . 86 lakh crore .\nthe city - based a ' xykno came into the news when cag estimated that the chhattisgarh mining development corporation ( cmdc ) had incurred a loss of rs 1054 crore on a single coal block . according to cag , the bjp mp ajay sancheti - run sms infrastructure limited , another company headquartered in nagpur , was the company that was favoured .\nadvice from a ' xykno saw loss - making state mining corporations making huge profits . in the process , the company too is estimated to have made a windfall .\na ' xykno capital services ltd has its sprawling office on the 3 { + r } { + d } floor of an upscale leela vista building on bajaj nagar square . ramakrishnan set up the company along with his elder brother r vishwanath iyer . interestingly , former ias officer dr kamal taori was one of the directors of a ' xykno .\nthe exact year when taori was director could not be ascertained . taori is also a former member of planning commission and former director general of council for advancement of people ' s action and rural technology ( capart ) which comes under the union ministry of rural development . taori ' s present status in a ' xykno could not be ascertained .\ndata from a ' xykno ' s website and information from state - owned companies reveal that it initiated the ppp model in the country in captive coal blocks sector . the company ' s expertise became so well - known that the maharashtra state mining corporation ( msmc ) engaged it in first securing blocks from the ministry of coal and then marketing it . soon , smc ' s of two bjp - ruled states - madhya pradesh state mining corporation ( mpsmc ) and chhattisgarh mining development corporation ( cmdc ) - too had engaged a ' xykno .\nactually , the company advised smcs to do what the coal ministry could and should have done , and what several private allottees have also done : simply sell the blocks with them to the highest bidder . smcs then get an upfront amount which depends on the geological reserves . the private companies would then mine the coal and split revenues with smcs . left unsaid is the fact the money pocketed by smcs , which were all loss - making because of their inefficiencies , and private allottees that sold their blocks could have come to central government coffers .\nmsmc made rs 205 crore on the a ' xykno ' s model from just two blocks . it could have been double had on the four allocated blocks not fallen in the buffer area of tadoba andhari tiger reserve . once coal production would begin , the smcs would stand to gain a few hundred crores more . the msmc had suddenly made profits enough to buy a rs 17 crore commercial building to set up its office in the city .\naccording to the a ' xykno model , private companies would have to execute all works like acquisition of land , clearances , overburden removal and coal excavation .\na ' xykno was also engaged by a joint venture of msmc and tamil nadu electricity board ( tneb ) , chhattisgarh state power generation company ltd , and mpsmc ' s sixth block for auctioning . the financial model was same but with minor changes due to different nature in allocation .\nramakrishnan ' s company was then selected by the smc of a third bjp - ruled state , gujarat , for auctioning its one block . however , the process could not be completed due to the block coming in an environmental no - go zone . the firm moved to jharkhand and orissa too but could not achieve success there . company sources insist some transactions are on the anvil in these states too .\nnagpur : deflecting all controversies , r ramakrishnan , the brain behind a ' xykno , says the city should be proud that the company has its head office in the city .\ni have nothing to do with the ajay sancheti controversy as my work was just to advise and complete the bidding process . it was the chhattisgarh government ' s responsibility to select a bidder and enter into a joint venture ,\nhe said .\nramakrishnan claimed that the company had a\nteam of 100 talented experts\nfrom every field\nincluding ex - ias officers\n.\na ' xykno is a limited company with three independent and two promoter directors . our business is spread in many states , and we have offices in new delhi , mumbai , pune and thiruvananthapuram ,\nhe said without revealing its financial and administrative set - up .\non his ppp model which fetched smcs huge money , ramakrishnan said ,\nsmcs do not have the funds and the technical staff . they also do not have expertise in coal mining . the model prepared by us not only benefited the smcs but also attracted some experienced private companies ,\nhe claimed that the model was praised by the central mine planning and design institute limited .\nthe planning commission wants us to make a presentation of our model ,\nsaid ramakrishnan .\nabdul kalam , the former chairman - cum - managing director of eastern coalfields ltd which is coal india limited subsidiary , is among the company ' s board of advisers according to a presentation . kalam is also former director ( technical ) of cil . there are some more retired senior government and psu officials associated with a ' xykno including naresh nautiyal , an official from mineral exploration corporation ltd .\nafter the success of a ' xykno , ramakrishnan registered another company - a ' xykno green earth private ltd in 2007 . ramakrishnan ' s elder brother r vishwanath iyer looks after it . ramakrishnan has also registered six other companies between 2008 and 2011 .\nhe has just 2 weeks left & i need rs . 5 . 5 lakh to save him .\nhe has just 2 weeks left & i need rs . 5 . 5 lakh to save him\n\u200bat ibm , when performance review time rolls around , staff get judged not on their past achievements but also on how they might perform . . .\nsamsung has taken the \u2018make in india\u2019 initiative to another level by launching \u2018 . . .\nsell capital first ltd . at a price target of rs 495 . 0 and a stoploss at rs 515 from entry point .\nbuy shriram transport finance company ltd . at a price target of rs 890 . . . .\nthe stock price of ndtv was \u20b932 . 50 when the sebi order came on june 26 .\nrural loans accounted for just about 10 % to indian total credit outstanding in 2016 , the red - herring prospectus of creditaccess grameen said .\nparekh , however , made it clear that at hdfc ltd , the board and its present vc and ceo have agreed that he will continue in this role for a period of 3 years .\ndue to a severe cash crunch , wockhardt is facing a refinancing risk in fy19 .\nhdfc bank ltd , edelweiss financial services ltd and yes securities ( india ) ltd will manage the company ' s public issue .\nwipro chairman azim premji had once rebutted the suggestion that just as he inherited the business from his father , so it must go to his sons .\nshriram transport to raise rs 5 , 000 crore via bonds at 9 . 40 %\nthe public issue will open on june 27 and closes july 20 with an option of early closure .\nbuy redington ( india ) ltd . at a price target of rs 166 . 0 .\nbanks that have large investments in corporate bonds will see a further erosion in profits .\nsections of the pune - based family , led by atul kirloskar , has decided to back the venture with a three - year commitment of rs 1 , 000 crore as the equity seed capital .\nindia ' s top steelmaker is betting that vibrant growth will underpin demand in overseas markets and complement a boom at home that\u2019s seen the mill ramp up local output .\nrupee ' s previous all - time closing low was 68 . 73 , hit on november 24 , 2016 .\nsurat : the construction work for a modern railway station complex with multi modal transport hub ( mmth ) will begin in the city in 2017 .\nfor the construction of rs 5 , 000 crore modern railway station complex with mmth in surat in this financial year itself .\n( smc ) , was represented by its chief executive officer sanjeev kumar lohia and chief operation officer parag verma in the discussions . wanda group is reportedly china ' s largest commercial property company and world ' s largest cinema chain operator . recently , the group concluded a contract of $ 10 billion for building ' wanda industrial new city ' in haryana .\nwe are working towards awarding the contract for the redevelopment of surat railway station and development of mmth by this financial year ,\nsaid irsdc ceo sanjeev kumar lohia in a twitter reply . around 28 national and international companies like l & t ; , wanda group , arup , raheja builders , ilfs , tata realty , shaporji palonji , hector capital , jindal steels and schneider electric had shown interest in developing surat railway station during two successive pre - application conferences held in surat and mumbai in 2016 .\nfor the first time in surat city , under this project five iconic 61 floor towers would be developed on 2 . 64 lakh square meter of land belonging to indian railways , gsrtc and smc for which 100 per cent fdi would be allowed . redevelopment of existing 1 . 66 lakh square meter of railway station land would also take place . the lease period for the contractor has been increased from 45 years to 90 years . smc on its part will provide 4 floor space index without any charge to a developer for development .\nthe redeveloped railway station would have seven platforms and it will be a multi model transportation hub ,\nlohia said .\nthe new railway station and mmth would be having a seamless interchange facility . passengers would be able to interchange from one mode of transport to other easily . the mmth would integrate brts , city bus , metro , high speed rail corridor , private transport , public transport , gsrtc and indian railways .\nsaid ,\nour vision is to make this structure surat ' s identity .\nthe project was pushed by prime minister ' s office .\nby continuing to use this site you consent to the use of cookies on your device as described in our cookie policy unless you have disabled them . you can change your cookie settings at any time but parts of our site will not function correctly without them .\nindia inc to post 12 . 8 % revenue growth in q1 ; highest in three years\nprime minister narendra modi on monday chaired a meeting with key officials in the railways and roads sectors where he asked the indian railways to increase the pace of implementation of its station redevelopment programme .\nhe also highlighted the need for more private investment to be brought in the roads sector . \u201cthe prime minister stressed upon the need to speed up the redevelopment of railway stations , and urged the railways to substantially raise its level of ambition in this regard . he emphasised the need for the railways to upgrade and diversify the uses of its . . .\nsubscription will be auto renewed , you may cancel any time in the future without any questions asked .\nexclusive content , features , opinions and comment \u2013 hand - 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up required .\nnagpur : ten years after the state government announced setting up of an international level zoo at gorewada , the bjp - shiv sena government achieved the first milestone on thursday by commissioning the day and night jungle safari and hi - tech rescue centre to treat wild animals .\ngorewada zoo project was announced on december 12 , 2005 . however , the actual process to set it up started only in 2011 , and permissions for zoo master plan and rescue centre from central zoo authority ( cza ) and supreme court were obtained in 2014 and 2015 .\nthe 14km jungle safari , which is a part of the rs451 crore gorewada zoo project , will prove to be an attraction for city\u2019s nature and forest lovers . the safari was formally inaugurated by chief minister devendra fadnavis in the presence of forest minister sudhir mungantiwar and a battery of senior ias and ifs officials .\nthe safari will be open in three shifts , from 6 to 10am , 3 to 6pm and from 6pm to 10pm . for morning trips , rs200 per vehicle will be charged while for night safari tourists will have to shell out rs300 . this doesn\u2019t include the rs100 towards guide fee . fdcm has roped in 15 youths as guides from surrounding villages like mahurzari , fetri and gorewada . since open gypsies are not available yet , visitors will have to enjoy safari in their vehicles .\nofficials of forest development corporation of maharashtra ( fdcm ) , which is implementing the zoo project , claimed this is perhaps the first day and night jungle safari right inside the city . there are three leopards , many chitals , sambars and nilgais , reptiles and peacocks in gorewada forest . besides , a variety of bird species can be sighted . however , sighting of leopards is very rare .\ntoi was the first to report on april 4 , 2014 , about fdcm plans to start a jungle safari but the proposal was mired in red tape . even now , the zoo project doesn\u2019t have clearance under the forest ( conservation ) act 1980 .\n\u201cit is a welcome step but it is surprising that it took so many years for the officials to start a simple jungle safari . had it been done a few years ago , lot of money and enthusiasm would have been generated among people about the project . besides , the safari would have generated a lot of direct and indirect employment , \u201d said biodiversity expert dilip chinchmalatpure , who wants the zoo project to be expedited .\n\u201cthe jungle safari will be a unique experience . people see forest on both sides of katol road , but they have never explored it from inside . it has beautiful backwaters of gorewada lake . a safari within the city is itself an adventure . opening of the forest for tourists will also check illicit felling and grazing , which is rampant in gorewada , \u201d said himanshu bagde , a regular visitor to various parks .\nfadnavis , mungantiwar and senior officials toured the entire 14km safari patch on thursday . a lot needs to be done to develop the habitat . there are three artificial water holes and five watch towers , which give a view of the entire gorewada forest .\n\u201cthere is a dire need to develop meadows and solar water holes in the forest , besides planting fruit bearing and shade trees along the safari trail . it is winter and the forest has dried down , \u201d admitted fdcm officials .\nwhen asked about the compound wall blocking free movement of animals , they said that of the 28 . 30km wall , 21km has been built . \u201cbut it has been observed that leopards can jump off the two - metre - high wall . last week , a top mantralaya official visiting the area sighted a chital carcass atop a tree . it must have been a leopard kill , \u201d they said .\n\u201cthough a revised deadline of five years from 2016 - 2020 has been set to complete various attractions like indian safari , biopark , african safari etc , the jungle safari is a good start , \u201d said principal secretary ( forest ) vikas kharge .\nstudents passing out of the varsity will provide a talent pool of professionals required for jobs in the second capital of maharashtra .\nnagpur is an aviation hub and hence courses in aviation and airport logistics along with a top notch architecture centre will also be set up here , principal director of symbiosis society vidya yeravdekar said .\nthe pune - headquartered symbiosis international university ( siu ) is setting up a campus in the city for which the civic body has allotted 75 acres of land and the varsity will reserve certain number of seats for local students who will also get concession in fees .\nthe nagpur municipal corporation ( nmc ) has allotted 75 acres of land for the proposed campus at wathoda which will be the second largest siu centre , principal director of symbiosis society vidya yeravdekar said at a press meet in nagpur on friday . the society manages the siu , which provides courses in different streams ranging from law to management .\n\u201cthe nagpur campus will be the second largest campus of the symbiosis after its pune campus . it will be first time in the history of symbiosis that out of the total student intake , 25 per cent seats will be reserved for nagpur - domiciled residents along with 15 per cent concession in academic fees , \u201d she said . \u201cstudents of nagpur do not need to go to cities like pune or mumbai to seek quality education , \u201d she added .\nthe ground - breaking ceremony of the campus will be held on saturday . yeravdekar said \u201cthe nagpur campus will offer courses in management ( bba - mba ) , law ( ba llb and bba llb ) , design ( fashion & textile ) , skill development in fields of health , information technology and communication . \u201d\nstudents passing out of the varsity will provide a talent pool of professionals required for jobs in the second capital of maharashtra . similarly , nagpur is an aviation hub and hence courses in aviation and airport logistics along with a top notch architecture centre will also be set up here , yeravdekar said .\n\u201cin addition , the campus will not only constitute of students across india but also from afro - asian countries . this will help nagpur make a mark on the global map , \u201d she asserted . speaking on the occasion , municipal commissioner of nagpur shravan hardikar said , \u201ca detailed tendering process was followed for the allotment of land , with two major conditions of 25 per cent reservation to nagpur - domiciled students and financial concession in fees to local students .\n\u201csimilarly , major emphasis was given on introducing management and skill - based courses . the land for the campus has been given on lease , \u201d added hardikar .\nstaff reporter , the decision regarding making available 102 acres of land at wathoda for the proposed skill development university and management centre , is likely to be finalised in general body meeting of nagpur municipal corporation ( nmc ) scheduled on july 20 . the said land was first acquired by nagpur improvement trust ( nit ) and then made available to nmc for sewerage farm . as a result , the land is in possession of nmc . the local body had proposed user change of the said land under maharashtra regional and town planning act . accordingly , the state government cleared user change . now , the land will be used for skill development university and management centre .\nfurther , nmc is mulling over a proposal to keep the land ownership but make it available on nominal lease for 30 years with a condition for renewal of lease after that . in lieu of this , nmc may ask for keeping 25 per cent of the seats in each course to be run by the proposed university , reserved for students from nagpur city . there are various other aspects of the project that will come up for discussion during the general body meeting .\ncopyright 2017 . all rights reserved . powered by bharati web pvt . ltd .\nnagpur : the road development works in city are facing hurdles in various forms with the encroachments being the major one . and when it comes widening of roads the haphazardly grown slums have been proving to be roadblocks . the live example is the 600 - metre patch connecting gitanjali talkies on central avenue to rajwada palace near gandhisagar lake . a project to widen the gitanjali talkies road to rajwada palace , which would serve as a crucial link between east nagpur and north nagpur , proposed three years ago , has hit a roadblock with the municipal corporation finding it difficult to remove the encroachments . the widening project is expected to reduce the travel time for motorists bound from south to central or north nagpur .\nthe project management consultant identified 40 properties needed to be acquired by the nmc for widening work at an estimated cost of rs14 . 50 crore . however , of the 40 properties mentioned in the dpr , nmc would require part possession of lands from the 11 property owners , who are lease holders of state government land and the slum dwellers who reportedly encroached even a portion of nullah , which is totally covered now . nmc has already approached the district collectorate for the 458 . 94 sq metre government land . but , the biggest hurdle is the slum dwellers . though illegal , an nmc official said the widening work has not been taken up as those who have encroached upon the road have a strong political support and as a result the slums have been registered as \u201cnotified slums . \u201d the civic body requires around rs 4 . 50 crore for infrastructure development work like road widening , but after considering compensation amount of the encroachers , the cost of the project will reach rs 14 . 5 crore .\nthe pmc had still not carried out any survey , it has suggested the nmc to keep rs 5 lakh reserved for shifting underground utilities . in fact , the slum - dwellers are not entitled to any compensation , but since they have a \u201cnotified slums\u201d card , nmc will have to rehabilitate them , sources said .\nnote : this is to inform that urltoken has no official whatapps group . we are not related to any whatapps group with similar names .\nnagpur today | nagpur breaking , business , sports , technology , video and entertainment news . copyright @ 2018 email us to news @ urltoken | nagpur - news | contact us | terms of use | privacy policy | disclaimer nagpur police online complaints | nagpur municipal corporation online complaint | petrol diesel price today in nagpur nagpur university results | advertise with us | executive editor - sunita mudaliar | 9823817980\nthe multi - modal transportation hub ( mmth ) project at surat railway station is all set to get rolling .\nsurat : the multi - modal transportation hub ( mmth ) project at surat railway station is all set to get rolling .\nsources said that irsdc , an arm of the railway ministry , is planning to give the contracts for construction of a rs 5 , 000 - crore modern railway station complex with mmth at surat this financial year . irsdc had held discussion with china ' s wanda group at new delhi on september 27 for the re - development of surat and gandhinagar railway stations .\n( smc ) for the development of mmth at surat . during the two successive pre - application conferences held in surat and mumbai in may , around 28 companies of national and international repute showed their interest in developing surat railway station .\nelectric , among others . for the first time in surat city , under this project , five iconic 61 - floor towers will be developed and 100 % fdi will be allowed . lease period for the contractor has been hiked from 45 years to 90 years and tenders will be floated before diwali .\nthis makeover of surat railway station project will come up on 2 . 64 lakh sq metre land belonging to railways , gsrtc and smc . apart from that , re development of existing 1 . 66 lakh sq metre railway station land will also take place . the new railway station and mmth include a seamless interchange facility where passengers will be able to change from one mode of transport to other easily . it will integrate brts , city bus , metro , high - speed rail corridor , private transport , public transport like auto rickshaws , taxis and gsrtc apart from the railways .\nc r paatil , mp from navsari said ,\nthe pre - tender meeting is scheduled to be held at gandhinagar on november 10 . all stakeholders including smc , irscd , gsrtc , etc , will meet . the tender will be floated immediately after the meeting and target is to award work to competent agencies by march - 2017 .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\n/ / urltoken\nflamboyant buildings with airport - like facilities , helipads , and executive lounges are going to be standard fare for indian railway stations in the years to come .\ntrain journeys in india will be a different experience altogether , with upcoming world - class stations that will do away with long entry queues , untidy waiting halls , and stinking toilets .\nthe station buildings will wear a swanky look with separate terminals for arrivals and departures , like the ones at airports .\nwhile the work has started on the development of habibganj as the first world - class station , indian railways is in the process of finalising bids for other railway stations . these include surat and gandhinagar in gujarat , anand vihar and bijwasan railway stations in delhi , chandigarh , shivaji nagar in pune , and sas nagar in mohali .\na railway ministry official said consultations are being held with foreign experts to develop these stations with world - class amenities .\nsources said uttar pradesh will have over 12 world - class stations - the most of any indian state .\nthe french railway has taken up the work of developing ambala and ludhiana as world - class stations , while the french experts have also inspected the new delhi railway station .\na railway board official said countries like japan , south korea , belgium , switzerland and austria have also shown interest in developing railway stations in india .\nsources in the railway ministry said the government will spend nearly rs 100 crore to develop 400 railway stations that were announced in the railway budget .\na railway board official said the stations will be developed by creating additional space that will also be used for commercial purposes like shopping malls , multiplexes , restaurants , and offices .\n\u201cthe proposed world - class stations will have three levels . the top level will be used by outbound passengers , while those arriving from trains will use subways in the basement to exit from the station building . there will be minimum passenger movement on the platforms , \u201d said a senior official associated with the project .\nthe aim is to manage crowds at the railway stations , which go up manifold during the festive rush .\nhabibganj station is the first railway station to be redeveloped through the public - private partnership model under the station redevelopment programme of indian railways .\nthe total estimated cost of station redevelopment is rs 100 crore , while an additional rs 350 crore will be spent on commercial development .\nas per the plan , habibganj will have have dedicated pick - up and drop - off parking facilities for station users . parking provision for over 1 , 000 vehicles has been made at the stations .\n\u201cthe world - class stations will be designed as a multi modal transit hub . the stations will have adequate seating and waiting apace so as to reduce congestion . also , these stations will have multiple entry / exits for better crowd management , \u201d said railway spokesperson anil saxena .\n\u201cthe stations will have segregated areas for passengers , commercial activities and railway officers . there will be dedicated approach roads for traffic to railway station along with municipal roads with its integration in circulating areas , \u201d saxena said .\nin delhi , the railways have planned the overhaul of anand vihar terminal , which caters to trains bound for eastern states like bihar , jharkhand , west bengal and uttar pradesh .\napart from the creation of new facilities , the station will be integrated with anand vihar station of delhi metro and the interstate bus terminal ( isbt ) .\n\u201cas part of anand vihar redevelopment plan , railways will remodel the station building on the lines of the airport . the station building will be separate arrival and departure decks while there will be ample space for a hotel , restaurants , coffee shops , multiplex , retail outlets and offices . business of all sorts will be accommodated at the station building , \u201d officials said .\n\u201cthe redevelopment plan of anand vihar is in advanced stage ; bids for it will be invited soon .\nthe upcoming railway station at bijwasan will have ample scope for commercial development . according to the railways , the redevelopment of stations will be a major source of revenue generation , besides benefiting lakhs of passengers every day .\nfor commercial exploitation , the railways plans to raise multi - 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{"id": 54375, "summary": [{"text": "enbridge , inc. is an energy delivery company based in calgary , alberta , canada .", "topic": 38}, {"text": "it focuses on the transportation , distribution and generation of energy , primarily in north america .", "topic": 25}, {"text": "as a transporter of energy , enbridge operates in canada and the united states , the longest crude oil and liquid hydrocarbons transportation system in the world .", "topic": 22}, {"text": "as a distributor of energy , it owns and operates canada 's largest natural gas distribution network , providing distribution services in ontario , quebec , new brunswick and new york state . ", "topic": 29}], "title": "enbridge", "paragraphs": ["enbridge inc . - company profile , information , business description , history , background information on enbridge inc .\nprincipal subsidiaries : enbridge pipelines inc . ; enbridge technology inc . ; enbridge consumers gas ; lakehead pipe line partners , l . p . ( u . s . a . ; 14 . 5 % ) ; enbridge midcoast energy , inc . ( u . s . a . ) ; noverco inc . ( 32 % ) ; enbridge gas new brunswick ; enbridge international inc .\nyou may receive a unscheduled home visit from an enbridge gas representative with a visible authorized enbridge id . they may visit to :\nenbridge took burke ' s land though condemnation proceedings and he is waiting for a judge to determine how much enbridge will pay for it .\nif you have experienced property damage or have incurred out of pocket expenses relating to a service call to your residence by enbridge or enbridge\u2019s contractors .\n14 enbridge operations support coordinator jobs , including salaries , reviews , and other job information posted anonymously by enbridge operations support coordinator employees . find enbridge operations support coordinator jobs on glassdoor . get hired . love your job .\n2013 ( july 1st ) \u2013 michigan department of environmental quality issues a citation against enbridge for contamination of north ore creek by an enbridge pipeline maintenance activity .\nclick here to view the 2017 crude characteristics booklet , a summary of selected chemical and physical properties of crude oils and condensates moved in the enbridge pipelines inc . ( enbridge ) / enbridge energy partners , l . p . system .\nthe scene wednesday as hamilton police remove protesters from the enbridge site in flamborough .\nspringer said enbridge works closely with individual property owners to minimize disruptions during construction .\nfirst , enbridge considered routing it through an open space about 200 feet away .\nenbridge inc ' s compliance with canadian and u . s . governance standards .\nthe enbridge facility in strathcona county , alberta . ( martin weaver / cbc )\nview our interactive map to learn more detailed information about enbridge\u2019s renewable energy assets .\nrenewable relationships : wind , solar energy systems work better together - enbridge inc .\nview our interactive map to learn more detailed information about enbridge\u2019s power transmission assets .\nview our interactive map to learn more detailed information about enbridge\u2019s power transmission projects .\nthe latest announcement simply further expands enbridge ' s footprint in the bakken shale .\nthese four paragraphs were deleted from the neb ' s 2015 audit of enbridge .\nin agreeing to the settlement , enbridge does not admit negligence in the matter .\nenbridge does not own most of the property along its pipeline route through wisconsin .\nenbridge is regulated by the ontario energy board ( oeb ) . enbridge is committed to meeting standards and regulations relating to the protection of the environment and public safety .\nmany people aren ' t even aware of enbridge ' s plan , petrone said .\nenbridge\u2019s 15th annual csr report chronicles our company ' s sustainable development principles and practices .\nthe gta project environmental report amendment # 3 has been prepared for enbridge by dillon .\nview our interactive map to learn more detailed information about enbridge\u2019s natural gas distribution assets .\nenbridge has a terminal in cushing with 20 million barrels of storage , he said .\nbrad shamla , enbridge vice president of operations , addresses reporters along the kalamazoo river .\nenbridge lakehead system shows its oil pipeline system that runs throughout the great lakes region .\nin may 2015 , enbridge also reached a $ 75 million settlement with the state .\nhome magazine 2009 may 2009 vol . 236 no . 5 enbridge sells interest in colombian pipeline\nenbridge does not recommend , endorse or guarantee the products or services offered by such companies .\nenbridge inc . is a north american leader in delivering energy . for more information , visit\nenbridge announces sale of canadian natural gas gathering & processing businesses for $ 4 . 31 billion\ncalgary , june 28 , 2018 / prnewswire / - enbridge inc . ( tsx : enb ) ( nyse : enb ) , enbridge energy partners , l . p . ( nyse : eep ) and enbridge income fund holdings inc . ( tsx : enf ) ( collectively referred to as enbridge ) announced today that the line 3 replacement project has been approved by the minnesota public utilities commission ( puc ) . the puc granted enbridge a certificate of need for the project and approved enbridge ' s preferred route with minor modifications and certain conditions .\nenbridge ' s assessment of new facilities required for the needs of the proposed new customer .\nenbridge gas distribution inc . circulated environmental report to the ontario pipeline coordinating committee ( opcc )\nthe tarnished safety record of enbridge , inc . , the canadian company that operates the pipeline\nadded mr . bird ,\nthe project comes with an established project development team which , with support from enbridge ' s major projects execution group and our financial resources , will be well positioned to develop the existing tonbridge opportunities under the enbridge banner , as well as to support other transmission development opportunities enbridge is examining . we welcome this team to enbridge .\nthe neb agrees with an enbridge request to conceal information identifying two secret corporate environmental reports .\nprotesters were holding banners with slogans like\nenbridge , a gateway to oil spills\n,\nprotect our coast . no pipelines no tankers\nor\nenbridge to higher prices .\nenbridge to pay $ 177m for oil spills enbridge energy will pay $ 177 million as part of a consent decree with the u . s . government check out this story on urltoken urltoken\nvist the enbridge gas distribution website to pay your gas utility bill or update your account information .\nlocate your latest bill . you will need your enbridge account number to register for online access .\nenbridge announces sale of canadian natural gas gathering & processing businesses for $ 4 . 31 billion :\nenbridge sells canadian natural - gas assets to brookfield group in $ 4 . 3 - billion deal\nabout 21 % of all daily u . s . crude imports pass through this enbridge facility .\nenbridge moves up to no . 39 overall , named to global 100 index for eighth straight year\nenbridge ' s entry into the power transmission market is another example of our energy diversification strategy .\nin the early 2000s , enbridge expanded its international interests , with transportation and storage projects in spain and colombia . enbridge would sell its stake in those businesses in 2008 and 2009 , respectively , but enbridge international inc . still actively explores new investment opportunities outside canada and the u . s .\nthe agreement also requires enbridge to replace its aging line 3 , which carries oil from alberta through northern minnesota . enbridge first applied to the state public utilities commission to replace the pipeline in early 2015\nour investments in green energy are an increasingly important part of enbridge ' s business\nenbridge vice - president al monaco said .\nover the last year , we added four new projects .\nenbridge assessment of current and future network demand . system analysis and network design to determine the upgrade location\nin recent years , enbridge has established a significant presence in contract crude oil storage across north america .\nimage from united states national transportation safety board report into enbridge line 6b spill in marshall , michigan .\nenbridge has been in the spotlight for recent oil spills on its lines in the u . s .\nstripping dane county\u2019s ability to require additional insurance was not the only favor the legislature did for enbridge .\nburke said enbridge initially offered to pay him $ 6 , 000 , the company ' s standard opening offer . enbridge has since made higher offers , but burke has rejected them . he hopes the judge in his condemnation case will order enbridge to buy his house for its value before the pipeline went in .\nenbridge energy management\u2019s only investment is its limited partner interest in enbridge energy partners , l . p . ( the \u201cpartnership\u201d ) ( see ownership structure ) and its success depends on the performance of the partnership . the partnership\u2019s i - units are owned entirely by enbridge energy management , l . l . c .\n, toronto : interprovincial pipe line company , 1989 .\nenbridge ' s gradual shift into gas ,\nenbridge is north america ' s largest energy infrastructure company . got questions ? we ' ve got answers .\non oct . 7 , 1998 , ipl energy officially became enbridge , the name that combines \u201cenergy\u201d with \u201cbridge\u201d and endures to this day . enbridge built the athabasca pipeline in 1999 , connecting alberta\u2019s oil sands to its mainline system at hardisty , alberta . today , enbridge is the leading pipeline operator in the fort mcmurray to edmonton and hardisty corridors , with 12 oil sands projects connected to the enbridge system as of march 2014 .\nmeeting 100 percent of wisconsin\u2019s refinery capacity needs , enbridge safely transports the energy needed to fuel our lives .\nenbridge assessment of current and future network demand . system analysis and network design to determine the upgrade location .\nenbridge is requesting a minor deviation from the preferred route in the environmental report in the fenelon falls segment .\na number of other spills across the enbridge system have been blamed on corrosion due to complications from taping .\neven with this positive news , enbridge proceeded with caution . for three more days , as the investigation progressed , it kept the line shut down . on wednesday , april 22 , enbridge safely restarted line 21 .\ni originally started as a journeymen electrician in cromer , man . ( where enbridge has a terminal ) .\ncommercial and industrial - for commercial / industrial customers who purchase their natural gas supply from enbridge gas distribution .\nenbridge energy will pay $ 177 million as part of a consent decree with the u . s . government\nin addition , the consent agreement includes several directives for action on other enbridge pipelines in the great lakes .\nseveral recent spills have put enbridge in the environmental spotlight , prompting protests by environmental groups and aboriginal communities .\nfor customers who purchase their natural gas supply from a gas marketer . using a gas marketer affects your gas supply charge . transportation of natural gas to enbridge is provided either by enbridge or your gas marketer . if you have a contract with a natural gas marketer , the arrangements made by your marketer will determine whether the\ntransportation to enbridge\ncharge is shown with your marketer ' s charges or , alternatively , with your enbridge charges .\nupdate : kalamazoo man protests enbridge inc . from inside crude oil pipe plans stay until 5 p . m .\nearlier wednesday , enbridge reported a 14 per cent rise in first - quarter adjusted earnings to $ 376 million .\nfind out more about enbridge ' s future and current energy infrastructure that helps keep north americans on the move .\nenbridge assessment of current and future network demand . system analysis and network design to determine the upgrade location . .\n2012 ( feb 15th ) \u2013 arenac county , michigan \u2013 oil discovered in soil around an enbridge oil pipeline .\nthe message from enbridge was always : ' our shippers are blue chip . ' but the message also is : ' our shippers are refiners , '\nfirstenergy capital corp . analyst steven paget said .\nas long as the refiners on the downstream end of enbridge need oil , they ' re going to pay enbridge .\nimporting disaster : the anatomy of enbridge\u2019s once and future oil spills ( national wildlife federation , july 2012 ) .\nthe couple wanted enbridge to buy the house and five acres , but judy tanciar said the company didn ' t respond . instead , enbridge rerouted the pipeline enough to save the pool and paid the tanciars $ 48 , 000 .\na big thanks to @ enbridge for its $ 4500 donation to the kipling school breakfast program . pictured here is les scott from # enbridge presenting the cheque to breakfast club coordinators desi harcourt ( centre ) and jennifer doell . urltoken\n2006 ( march 18th ) \u2013 enbridge\u2019s willmar terminal in saskatchewan \u2013 approximately 613 barrels ( 97 . 5 m 3 ) of crude oil were released when a pump failed . according to enbridge , roughly half the oil was recovered .\neach year enbridge\u2019s operations contribute approximately $ 28 million in annual property taxes to the state of wisconsin . enbridge employs more than 350 employees and contractors in wisconsin to safely manage enbridge\u2019s expansions and operations in the state ; these employees are spread across 19 office locations , including pipeline maintenance facilities located in superior , vesper , ft . atkinson and janesville .\nthe engineer ' s decision was one of the few concessions enbridge has made after months of negotiations , burke said .\nhaving an easement does not give enbridge the power to do whatever it wants on people ' s property .\nin 2009 , enbridge energy partners , a u . s . affiliate of enbridge inc . , agreed to pay $ 1 . 1 million to settle a lawsuit brought against the company by the state of wisconsin for 545 environmental violations .\n2003 a failure on an enbridge pipeline near bay city , michigan spilled 500 barrels of crude oil on october 13 .\n100 % owned and operated by enbridge and its affiliates , except where less than full ownership / operatorship is indicated .\nenbridge paid a civil penalty of $ 61 million for the marshall spill and $ 1 million for the romeoville spill .\nthese markers can be found all along the 80 - foot - wide enbridge easement through the state . they warn would - be diggers not to dig . they tell anyone who spots a leak to call a 715 enbridge telephone number .\nthe days of enbridge expanding its oil pipeline capacity through wisconsin with relatively little controversy could be coming to an end .\nto build that pipe , enbridge would need to expand the width of its easement that runs the length of wisconsin .\nnot everyone along the pipeline easement in wisconsin views enbridge as a bad neighbor , or the pipelines as a negative .\nin january 2007 an enbridge pipeline in wisconsin spilled more than 50 , 000 gallons of crude oil onto a farmer\u2019s field in clark county . the following month another enbridge spill in wisconsin released 176 , 000 gallons of crude in rusk county .\nmanshum said that there is also a lack of tar in the heavy crude oil that flows through enbridge ' s pipelines .\na group of people protested the enbridge line 9 pipeline reversal in hamilton monday , staging a mock ouil spill and cleanup .\ncalgary - based enbridge ( tsx : enb ) maintains the project would create jobs , stimulate economic development and be safe .\nshe suspects enbridge was more willing to accommodate them because they remained low - key and tempered their criticism of the company .\nthese enbridge donations across saskatchewan and manitoba\u2014totaling $ 1 . 35 million\u2014support local projects that create safe , healthy and sustainable communities .\nenbridge provides a billing service to many different energy - service companies that are not owned by or affiliated with enbridge . if you decide to buy a product or service from a participating company , their charges will appear in the section called \u201ccharges from other companies\u201d . this can help make paying bills more convenient , get one bill and make one monthly payment to enbridge .\nenbridge inc serves the oil & gas industry . its key activity involves gathering and transportation of crude oil and natural gas .\nas canada\u2019s largest natural gas distribution company , enbridge gas distribution (\nenbridge\n) has been providing natural gas services in a safe and reliable manner for more than 165 years , and currently provides service to over two million homes and businesses .\n, enbridge retained the services of stantec , an independent environmental consultant , to complete an environmental assessment for the proposed project .\non march 18 , 2016 , enbridge gas distribution inc . filed the leave to construct application with the ontario energy board .\non june 30 , 2015 , enbridge gas distribution inc . filed the leave to construct application with the ontario energy board .\nenbridge has shut down five nearby pipelines as a precaution , the national energy board says . ( martin weaver / cbc )\nenbridge inc . larry springer u . s . media toll free : ( 877 ) 496 - 8142 [ email protected ]\nenbridge will own 75 % of the venture and canopy prospecting will own the remaining 25 % interest . the companies are expected to spend $ 68 million constructing the facility . enbridge will oversee the construction and day to day operation of the facility .\nreference news release : u . s . , enbridge reach $ 177 million settlement after 2010 oil spills in michigan and illinois\nboth the company and its watchdog delivered positive messages about the published audit , explaining it showed how much enbridge was improving .\nin march 2010 the phmsa proposed a fine of $ 28 , 800 against enbridge pipelines llc for safety violations in oklahoma .\nportions of the kalamazoo river were closed for years as crews worked to clean up the oil spill from an enbridge pipline .\nbut he said the enbridge strategy has worked , both in clearing regulatory hurdles and avoiding north dakota - style public protests .\n\u201cthe only information enbridge requested to be redacted were the specific references to two environmental reviews bound under law to solicitor - client privilege , \u201d white said . \u201cany changes made were only to correct factual inaccuracies or to provide clarity . for example , the neb mistakenly stated that enbridge had failed to provide the requested information on corrosion fatigue , and enbridge pointed that out . \u201d\nthen in 2015 , enbridge doubled the line\u2019s capacity to 800 , 000 barrels and now , with additional pump station power coming online in the next few months , enbridge will be able to push 1 . 2 million barrels per day through the pipe .\nenbridge gas distribution is canada\u2019s largest gas distribution utility , and one of the fastest - growing such enterprises in north america . enbridge gas distribution has been delivering energy for 170 years , and serves about 2 . 1 million customers in central and eastern ontario . enbridge gas distribution owns st . lawrence gas , which serves residential , commercial , and industrial customers in upstate new york .\nthe company works hard to encourage dialogue with communities and residents in areas where it has operations , enbridge reported in its statement .\non sept . 29 , 2001 , enbridge line 10 \u2014 which runs from hamilton to buffalo \u2014 ruptured in a soybean field .\nfirst solar will operate the southwestern ontario facility on behalf of enbridge on a long - term basis , the two companies said .\nearly on , gallagher asked enbridge to buy his house , but he said the company didn ' t respond . finally he accepted a $ 16 , 000\nclose proximity\nfee , along with $ 6 , 400 for the extra land enbridge took .\non oct . 30 , 2001 , enbridge\u2019s shares were first listed on the new york stock exchange under the trading symbol enb .\nread the emergency procedures manual to understand more about the high level procedures and systems enbridge has in place for handling significant emergencies .\non march 18 , 2016 , enbridge gas distribution inc . (\nenbridge\n) applied to the ontario energy board (\noeb\n) for approval to construct a natural gas distribution pipeline in north pickering , ontario to serve the seaton land development .\nenbridge line 9 , which runs through kingston on its route between sarnia and montreal , was built with the same protective coating .\ncleanup efforts are underway after an enbridge pipeline leaked 200 , 000 litres of oil condensate at an industrial site in strathcona county .\nenbridge has about 438 billion cubic feet ( bcf ) of net natural gas storage capacity through our assets based across north america .\nthe enbridge that people are getting to know is a diverse , integrated energy company that\u2019s fast emerging as a green energy leader .\nenbridge inc . jennifer varey media ( 403 ) 508 - 6563 or toll free : ( 888 ) 992 - 0997 jennifer . varey @ urltoken enbridge inc . guy jarvis investment community ( 403 ) 231 - 5719 guy . jarvis @ urltoken www . urltoken\nenbridge would partner with savage services to operate the terminal , and watco companies would be the rail service provider , boaz said .\nin january 2001 a seam failure on a pipeline near enbridge\u2019s hardisty terminal in alberta spilled more than 1 million gallons of oil .\nenbridge ' s gustafson said the company has already put in place many of the changes the settlement calls for .\nenbridge has made foundational changes in our operations to make us a safer and better company since the incident in 2010 ,\nshe said .\nenbridge gas distribution inc . ( \u201cenbridge\u201d ) is proposing to build up to 3 . 6 km of nominal pipe size ( \u201cnps\u201d ) 12 inch natural gas pipeline in north york ( the \u201cproject\u201d ) . the project is a reinforcement pipeline and as such will allow enbridge to continue providing gas distribution service to customers in the area and meet gas demand stemming from customer growth in the area .\nenbridge was a target of human rights and other campaigners concerned about its role in the ocensa pipeline in colombia , where there were reports of environmental damage , displacement of indigenous communities and violence against union activists . enbridge sold off its interest in ocensa in 2009 .\npresident & ceo al monaco shares his thoughts on how enbridge took action to integrate social and environmental considerations into its business decision making .\n1994 : company , now named ipl energy , acquires consumers ' gas , which is later organized as the subsidiary enbridge consumers gas .\nin the environmental impact report enbridge filed with the public service commission last year enbridge said it\nconsiders a variety of factors in evaluating route variations , including length , land requirements , the number of landowners affected , and potential for reducing or minimizing resource impacts .\nfenton , mich . resident judy tanciar said she felt helpless when enbridge told her they were going to demolish her backyard swimming pool .\nenbridge gas distribution inc . ( \u201cenbridge\u201d ) is proposing to construct approximately 1 . 2 km of natural gas pipeline within liberty village . the project will serve to supply gas to additional development , and reinforce the existing gas infrastructure to support future growth in the community .\non april 6 , 2018 , enbridge filed the application and evidence for the proposed liberty village pipeline project with the ontario energy board .\nenbridge gas does not visit customers at home to sell or rent products , including but not limited to , appliances , furnaces etc .\noverall , the audit was the result of a 15 - month investigation by the neb , including interviews with more than 200 enbridge employees , inspections at 20 different field locations and a review of more than 65 , 000 pages of documents , enbridge told national observer .\nopening the door to oilsands expansion : the hidden environmental impacts of the enbridge northern gateway pipeline ( pembina institute , january 2010 ) .\nout on the tar sands mainline : mapping enbridge\u2019s web of pipelines ( polaris institute , may 2010 ; partially updated may 2012 ) .\nenbridge also had little problem passing wisconsin state regulatory hurdles , which focus on how the pipeline construction could harm waters and wildlife habitat .\nbut two things were happening behind the scenes before the public ever got wind of the report . enbridge initially responded to the draft report by denying there were major problems . secondly , the final report is different from the draft version that was privately shared with enbridge in february 2015 . the neb , which is also based in calgary , changed the conclusions in response to 28 pages of recommendations from enbridge .\nat least 10 protesters were arrested wednesday morning on the seventh day of protest over the western ontario enbridge pipeline project . activists at the enbridge compound near hamilton were arrested just after 7 a . m . when a convoy of about eight police vehicles converged on the area .\nenbridge submitted a\nleave to construct\napplication on december 21 , 2012 to the oeb to obtain permission to build the project . after a year - long regulatory review process under the oeb , enbridge received approval to proceed with the project on january 30 , 2014 .\nthe draft version of another section of the audit , describing how enbridge protects natural ecosystems , included references to two secret environmental reports . but enbridge said it didn ' t want the public to know about those reports and managed to convince the neb to keep them hidden .\nchief sustainability officer linda coady discusses how enbridge has evolved its csr and sustainability reporting to meet the changing needs of its business and stakeholders .\nmore recently , enbridge has experienced pipeline spills in the kalamazoo river in michigan and in northern alberta . this kind of history worries protesters .\nenbridge inc . operates the largest photovoltaic facility in the world , in sarnia , ont . ( ( dave chidley / canadian press ) )\n* no purchase necessary . contest is open to enbridge gas residential customers . one entry per household . contest closes september 30th , 2018 .\nalso in 1999 , enbridge was awarded the exclusive franchise to develop and operate a natural gas distribution network for the province of new brunswick .\nenbridge has retained the services of stantec consulting ltd . , an independent environmental consultant , to complete an environmental assessment for the proposed project .\non june 23 , 2016 , the ontario energy board (\noeb\n) issued its decision and order approving enbridge ' s application .\non october 29 , 2015 , the ontario energy board (\noeb\n) issued its decision and order approving enbridge ' s application .\nwhile both the neb and enbridge maintained there were no immediate threats to public safety , two engineering experts told national observer that they disagreed .\nbut it\u2019s at the coastal port in kitimat where this simple , one - minute illustration became one of enbridge\u2019s greatest public relations headaches yet .\nthe video above was released february 6th on youtube and embodies some of the many controversies surrounding the enbridge northern gateway and the effects it could have on the environment and health of people in the case of a pipeline rupture or oil tanker spill through past experiences had by enbridge .\negan dubs the enbridge system \u201cgreat lakes xxl , \u201d and highlights the work of landowners and environmental critics along the pipeline routes in wisconsin .\nthe transportation board chairman compared enbridge employee actions in the first hours of the spill to the bungling \u201ckeystone kops\u201d of the silent movie era .\nenbridge has bought out at least three homeowners in michigan and has paid tens of thousands of dollars to others to offset the hardship of having a pipeline within feet of their homes . yet there appears to be no pattern to how enbridge determines the compensation . duman ' s house was on enbridge ' s list of homes where the pipeline might be re - routed . gallagher ' s and burke ' s were not .\nas the nation ' s leader in wind energy \u2013 both in installed capacity and number of turbines \u2013 texas represents a natural extension for enbridge ' s growing u . s . renewable energy portfolio ,\nsaid don thompson , vice president , green power & transmission , enbridge inc .\nwe ' re also pleased to continue building our relationship with res americas which has developed three other wind facilities for enbridge .\nniagara gas transmission limited ( ngtl ) and 2193914 canada limited , are wholly owned subsidiaries of enbridge inc . and operated in the province of ontario , by enbridge gas distribution inc . pipelines owned by ngtl and 2193914 canada limited are regulated by the national energy board ( neb ) .\nusing data from enbridge\u2019s own reports , the polaris institute calculated that 804 spills occurred on enbridge pipelines between 1999 and 2010 . these spills released approximately 161 , 475 barrels ( 25 , 672 . 5 m 3 ) of crude oil into the environment \u2026 will your community be next ?\nat enbridge , we connect people to the energy they need to fuel their quality of life . enbridge operates the world\u2019s longest and most complex crude oil and liquids transportation system , with approximately 17 , 018 miles ( 27 , 388 kilometers ) of active crude pipeline across north america .\nin 1999 the company\u2014which in 1998 changed its name to enbridge ( \u201cenergy\u201d plus \u201cbridge\u201d ) \u2014began operation of its athabasca pipeline , which connected the controversial tar sands deposits of northeastern alberta to its main oil transportation system . by this time enbridge was also heavily involved in natural gas pipelines .\nin 2014 , another enbridge - hired work crew arrived at the door of borchardt\u2019s marshfield home and informed him they needed to take a new survey of his 10 - acre property . the reason , he was told , is that enbridge is considering adding a new wisconsin oil pipeline .\n, which challenges enbridge ' s economic models and shows that the northern gateway project would cause job loss in the manufacturing sector and widespread inflation .\nwhite added that enbridge is prepared to deal with an emergency if one were to occur , such as the pipeline breach in 2010 in michigan .\nlearn more about the ongoing tax revenue , local and regional economic stimulation , community investments , and workforce salary provided by enbridge in your area .\nenbridge energy management , l . l . c . ( nyse : eeq ) manages and controls the business and affairs of enbridge energy partners , l . p . ( nyse : eep ) , a master limited partnership that owns petroleum and natural gas midstream businesses in the united states .\noperations salaries at enbridge can range from $ 67 , 557 - $ 75 , 566 . this estimate is based upon 2 enbridge operations salary report ( s ) provided by employees or estimated based upon statistical methods . see all operations salaries to learn how this stacks up in the market .\nenbridge has 18 wind farms in operation , planned or under construction , with a total gross generation capacity of more than 3 , 400 megawatts .\nthe neb rejected some of these requests by confirming that enbridge \u2014 despite the company ' s objections \u2014 was breaking a\nsignificant\nnumber of rules . but the watchdog agreed to withhold some sensitive information about enbridge\u2019s operations when it released the final audit report , a few months later .\nbut enbridge alleged that the neb never asked for the information until the end of the audit process when the company said it provided the information .\nif the pipeline is approved , oil company powerhouse enbridge will run the 1 , 170 - kilometre dual line from alberta to the pacific coast .\nmeanwhile enbridge has submitted documents to the review panel that attest the economic benefits stemming from the project are substantial enough to boost everyone\u2019s bottom line .\ntoday , the u . s . national transportation safety board found alberta - based enbridge had poorly maintained a section of pipeline that ultimately spilled 20 , 000 barrels ( nearly 3 . 2 million litres ) of diluted bitumen from alberta\u2019s oilsands into the kalamazoo river in michigan in 2010 . while enbridge claims to be a recognized \u201cindustry leader in pipeline safety and integrity , \u201d it turns out that enbridge may not have been following the law .\nenbridge\u2019s own corporate social responsibility reports also show the persistence of oil pipeline leaks along the company\u2019s extensive system . between 2006 and 2010 , enbridge pipelines spilled , leaked , and released 65 , 047 barrels of liquid hydrocarbons ( 10 , 342 cubic metres ) along a network that spiders across the continent .\nthe tanciars hired a lawyer to fight enbridge . judy tanciar blames the stress of the ensuing battle for her husband ' s stroke earlier this year .\nenbridge gas distribution has an integrated accessibility standards policy and a multi - year accessibility which outlines the overall strategy of how we will meet accessibility standards .\nwere closed down as a precautionary measure . operations between hardisty and cheecham were restored on june 23 when enbridge\u2019s athabasca pipeline ( line 19 ) was restarted\nin 2006 there were 67 reportable spills totaling 5 , 663 barrels ( 900 . 3 m 3 ) on enbridge\u2019s energy and transportation and distribution system .\n\u2018from a strategic perspective , we think a greater level of balance makes sense as we move forward , \u2019 enbridge chief executive officer al monaco said .\nenbridge ' s natural gas pipelines connect north america\u2019s most prolific natural gas supply areas to major demand centers in the u . s . and canada .\non or about september 9 , 2010 , at least 6 , 427 barrels ( 269 , 934 gallons ) of oil discharged from enbridge\u2019s line 6a pipeline near romeoville , illinois . oil entered an unnamed tributary to the des plaines river and adjoining shorelines in a quantity as may be harmful . enbridge contends that this spill happened when a third - party water pipe in the right of way failed , causing a water spout that damaged the enbridge pipeline .\nreference news release : u . s . , enbridge reach $ 177 million settlement after 2010 oil spills in michigan and illinois | enforcement | us epa\nenbridge\u2019s line 3 runs from canada through minnesota to duluth , near lake superior . that line will be replaced along its u . s . footprint .\nyou\u2019ve heard the names . you\u2019ve seen the headlines . but what , exactly , is enbridge \u2013 the key player behind canada\u2019s most controversial industrial proposal ?\n\u201cthat 80 feet is full , \u201d explained paul meneghini , a senior manager for enbridge in superior . \u201cwe\u2019d definitely need to purchase additional easement . \u201d\ninsko wrote on his blog that gallagher ' s situation is a perfect example of enbridge ' s insensitivity when it comes to property owners ' safety concerns .\n. . . it illustrates vividly how and why enbridge has bulldozed its way ( literally and figuratively ) through the state ,\nhe said .\nin early 2013 , enbridge ' s bakken expansion program will add 200 , 000 bpd of increased export pipeline capacity from the bakken - 80 , 000 bpd into berthold and 120 , 000 bpd into cromer , manitoba - taking enbridge ' s total capacity from north dakota to 475 , 000 bpd .\nfew doubt that enbridge has upped its safety efforts since the 2010 disaster . but ed timm , a retired senior engineer and oil refinery expert who has become an outspoken critic of enbridge\u2019s mackinac straits pipeline , has one question about whether the kalamazoo spill truly changed company culture : did anybody lose their job ?\nin 1950 enbridge ( formerly lakehead pipeline ) finished construction on line 1 , from edmonton , alberta to superior , wisconsin ; this was the first pipeline linking resource - rich canada to the u . s . energy markets . since that time wisconsin has grown to become the hub of enbridge\u2019s system in the u . s . today , enbridge operates approximately 1 , 552 miles of liquids pipelines in wisconsin and meets 100 percent of the state\u2019s refinery capacity needs .\nenbridge says it has completed the expansion of its solar energy facility in sarnia , ont . , to create the world ' s largest photovoltaic solar farm .\nunable to deny right of way for new enbridge pipeline in michigan , homeowners see their american dream overtaken ' by an invading army ' on their property .\nmarty burke ' s relationship with enbridge has been so contentious that he once faced arrest because he refused to allow the company to use his private road .\nthe problem , insko said in an interview with insideclimate news , is\nthat enbridge has exercised those rights heavy - handedly , if not abusively .\nwe are proud to support the communities we serve and keep safety and corporate social responsibility policies our top priority . at enbridge gas , we strive to :\nwith respect to the filing by enbridge for a leave to construct application for approval to construct a natural gas pipeline to serve the community of fenelon falls .\nenbridge\u2019s problems related to the michigan incident are far from over . in march 2013 the u . s . epa ordered the company to perform additional dredging to remove oil from the kalamazoo river , a process that enbridge\u2019s u . s . affiliate estimated could bring its total cleanup bill to nearly $ 1 billion .\nenbridge energy management , l . l . c . ( urltoken ) manages the business and affairs of the partnership , and its sole asset is an approximate 16 percent interest in the partnership . enbridge energy company , inc . , an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of enbridge inc . of calgary , alberta , ( nyse : enb ) ( tsx : enb ) ( urltoken ) , is the general partner of the partnership and holds an approximate 21 percent interest in the partnership .\ngreg asmussen environmental advisor enbridge gas distribution inc . 3rd floor , 101 honda blvd markham , on l6c 0m6 905 - 927 - 3324 greg . asmussen @ urltoken\nkelsey mills environmental advisor enbridge gas distribution inc . 3rd floor , 101 honda blvd markham , on l6c 0m6 905 - 927 - 3324 kelsey . mills @ urltoken\nfile photo : the enbridge tower is pictured on jasper avenue in edmonton , alberta , canada on august 4 , 2012 . reuters / dan riedlhuber / file photo\nwhile the controversy over the michigan accident was still active , enbridge experienced another spill at one of its pipelines in romeoville , illinois , a suburb of chicago .\nwhen questioned by media about the size of the penalty , federal officials said it would serve as an effective deterrent to enbridge and other companies in the future .\nenbridge has promised 16 key safety measures to ensure the bitumen\u2019s safe passage to the pacific \u2013 from double - hulled supertankers to tugboat escorts loaded with emergency supplies .\nto the lay person , the safety guarantees sound impressive . but discussions with some professionals in the marine sector suggest there may be more than meets the eye here , a fact enbridge disputes . according to critics , seven of the sixteen promises , for example , merely reiterate existing laws enbridge would have to follow regardless :\n, toronto : maclean - hunter limited , 1970 , pp . 133 - 50 . mccarten , james ,\nenbridge poised to reap rewards of electric deregulation ,\nenbridge and the government are going to go on fighting us . how far are they willing to go to kill off the human beings of this country ?\nproject opponents had travelled from the west coast aboard a\nfreedom train\nto the country ' s financial heartland to make their point to enbridge ' s shareholders .\nin 2005 , enbridge acquired shell gas transmission , which included ownership interests in 11 natural gas transmission and gas gathering pipelines in five major offshore gulf of mexico corridors .\nto understand the management program used by enbridge to ensure we effectively manage emergencies that could adversely affect property , the environment or the safety of workers or the public .\non thursday november 26 , 2015 , enbridge hosted a public open house to provide the public with an opportunity to review the proposed project change and to provide input .\nopen house attendees met with representatives from dillon and enbridge gas , who provided background information on the project scope , study process , regulation facility information and project timelines .\nif you have any questions regarding rate 332 transport , call enbridge volume planner at 780 - 420 - 8831 or supply management services at 780 - 420 - 8850 .\nenbridge is a major player in the gulf of mexico , handling approximately 43 % of total offshore gas production and 54 % of deepwater gas production in the gulf .\nthe injunctive relief applies to enbridge\u2019s lakehead system - 14 pipelines in the united states that span 1900 miles in north dakota , minnesota , wisconsin , illinois , indiana , michigan , and new york . enbridge shall take the actions in the following categories pursuant to the consent decree to prevent and minimize future spills from lakehead system pipelines :\neven before the michigan accident , enbridge\u2019s safety record was far from unblemished . here are some of the more significant spills and other environmental problems since the early 2000s .\nin 2009 the phmsa fined enbridge pipelines llc - north dakota $ 105 , 000 for a 2007 accident that released more than 9 , 000 gallons of crude oil .\nin december 2011 a canadian judge fined enbridge c $ 875 , 000 for safety violations linked to a 2003 natural gas pipeline explosion in toronto that killed seven people .\nmostly because enbridge has had pipelines in wisconsin for so long that their existence predates today\u2019s concerns about climate change and other environmental problems related to the transport of oil .\nto add salt to the wound , this morning the u . s . national transportation safety board ( ntsb ) released a highly critical report revealing that enbridge had known about the problematic section of pipe since 2005 , but had misdiagnosed the problem and neglected to repair that section . they slammed enbridge , saying there was \u201ctoo little focus on safety and too little follow up on known risk , \u201d and that enbridge\u2019s response to the spill was \u201ccompletely ineffective . \u201d this brings into question why enbridge chose to not fix this problem , why their spill detection and response systems were wholly inadequate and why the government allowed such risky behaviour to endanger local residents and the environment .\nour berthold rail project complements a series of expansions the partnership has undertaken to expand take - away capacity from north dakota . it integrates a near - term transportation option for high - quality bakken crude into enbridge and the partnership ' s expanding portfolio of pipeline projects that access premium markets across the united states , including enbridge affiliate , enbridge rail ( philadelphia ) l . l . c . ' s joint venture rail project near philadelphia ,\nsaid mark maki , president of the partnership .\nimportantly , it allows producers and shippers the ability to continue to grow their business while we develop the next phase of pipeline expansions on the enbridge north dakota system .\n\u201chamilton police are on the scene facilitating the removal of protesters on enbridge property as per their court order , \u201d said debbie macgreal - dinning , spokesperson for hamilton police .\nthe yinka - dene alliance argues the northern gateway project poses a threat to aboriginals ' way of life by threatening waterways and ecosystems but enbridge insists the project will proceed .\nsarah kingdon - benson environmental advisor enbridge gas distribution 3rd floor , 101 honda blvd markham , on l6c 0m6 905 - 927 - 3176 sarah . kingdon - benson @ urltoken\nenbridge is committed to keeping the community informed about the gta project . the information below describes the project route , facilities requirements , and any proposed changes to the project .\nadditional facilities and modifications to existing facilities are required . the new and modified regulation facilities will assist in regulating the flow of natural gas through enbridge ' s pipeline system .\nenbridge immediately shut down five other pipelines in the area as a precaution . crews are now working to clean up the spill , which is contained in an excavation pit .\nif you have any questions regarding rate 331 transport , call the enbridge volume planner at 780 - 420 - 8831 or supply management services at 780 - 420 - 8850 .\nneal hot springs , enbridge ' s entry into geothermal energy , is a state - of - the - art , zero - emission project in malheur county , oregon .\nthe enbridge berthold rail project integrates the partnership ' s north dakota pipeline system with an 80 , 000 bpd rail facility . the berthold facility can accommodate up to three unit trains at any given time and is located adjacent to the enbridge north dakota storage facilities , which have an ultimate capacity of 2 . 2 million barrels of contract storage .\n\u201cenbridge believes that at the time of the accident it met or exceeded all applicable regulatory and industry standards in its operations , \u201d the company insisted following the ntsb report .\nbut enbridge has said it may revive plans for the north dakota - wisconsin pipeline if the market demands . in the meantime , the company has other plans for wisconsin .\nthe move comes as enbridge is preparing to expand the 30 - inch pipeline to 36 - inches . ( the detroit free press had a solid report today regarding this . )\nmanshum said that if heppler and other business owners could produce documentation illustrating the loss to their business like heppler ' s riverview recreation , enbridge would compensate them for the losses .\nthe epa ordered enbridge to continue clean - up efforts by dredging sections of the river above cresco dam near battle creek and in morrow lake in comstock township earlier last month .\nenbridge inc . announced monday that it has completed the expansion of its solar energy facility in sarnia , ont . , to create the world ' s largest photovoltaic solar farm .\ncheck out our interactive map encompassing the full scope of enbridge ' s north american energy infrastructure\u2014oil and gas pipelines , wind farms , solar projects , distribution systems , and more .\nthese conditions of service describe in summary form enbridge\u2019s operating practices and policies , and are provided as part of our commitment to providing our customers with safe and reliable gas services .\non june 30 , 2015 , enbridge gas distribution inc . (\nenbridge\n) applied to the ontario energy board (\noeb\n) for approval to construct a natural gas distribution pipeline to serve the canadian nuclear laboratories (\ncnl\n) chalk river facility , located off of ontario highway 17 on plant road in chalk river , ontario .\n2005 ( january 18th ) \u2013 bay city , michigan \u2013 100 barrels \u2013 an enbridge pipeline failed from temperature problems . the pipe was just 2 years old at the time .\nif you have any questions regarding in - franchise storage , call the enbridge volume planner at 780 - 420 - 8831 or supply management services at 780 - 420 - 8850 .\nenbridge inc . owns enbridge gas new brunswick , which holds the natural gas distribution franchise in the province of new brunswick . enbridge also owns gazif\u00e8re , one of two natural gas distributors in quebec , which serves more than 42 , 000 customers in the outaouais region . enbridge inc . owns an equity interest in noverco through ownership of 38 . 9 % of its common shares and an investment in preferred shares . noverco is a holding company that owns approximately 71 % of \u00e9nergir lp . formerly known as gaz m\u00e9tro limited partnership , \u00e9nergir is a natural gas distribution company operating in the province of quebec with interests in subsidiary companies operating gas transmission , gas distribution and power distribution businesses in quebec and vermont .\nnew york ( reuters ) - enbridge energy partners\u2019 crude rail terminal located just outside philadelphia was hailed as a symbol of the region\u2019s energy rebirth when it first opened in 2012 .\naccording to phillips 66 , the bakken crude oil loaded on these unit trains through the enbridge berthold facility will be transported to phillips 66 refineries on the west and east coasts .\ncanadian oil pipeline company enbridge agreed to a $ 177 million settlement with the federal government wednesday to resolve claims from two major oil spills six years ago in michigan and illinois .\nthe tankers owner must agree to allow northern gateway or its agent access to the tanker for inspection \u2013 in standard contracts , but not obligation placed on enbridge to make inspections .\n\u201cwe are pleased to have played a constructive role in the development of colombia\u2019s natural resource infrastructure , and congratulate ecopetrol on the achievement of their objective for a larger ownership position of ocensa , \u201d said patrick d . daniel , president / ceo , enbridge inc . enbridge anticipates it will receive net after - tax proceeds of $ c535 million from the sale .\nenbridge gas supports leading organizations that assist people in need and make communities a better place to live . we support more than 300 festivals and community events and , since 1987 , our community events team has participated in more than 20 , 000 events . to apply to have enbridge\u2019s community event services at your next event , fill out our online request form .\nthe group is opposed to the work of enbridge energy , which is replacing and increasing the capacity of about 160 miles of its crude oil and petroleum pipeline through 10 michigan counties ."]}
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( photo : mac cosmetics )\n17 . competitive analysis mac cosmetics is owned by parent company est\u00e9e lauder and competes directly with l\u2019or\u00e9al brands maybelline and revlon in the canadian cosmetic industry . l\u2019or\u00e9al currently holds the top spot in cosmetics . revlon is another competitor in cosmetics .\nbecause the mac line was geared for professionals in the fashion photography and entertainment industry , mac cosmetics have serious staying power . if you ' ve ever experienced the mac line of cosmetics , you know firsthand that the velvet textures found in the shadows , blushes , and mac lipstick moisturize while maintaining a flawless and smudge proof application .\n12 . place \u2022 mac cosmetics uses exclusive retail outlet place to sell their product rather than choosing another distribution channel .\nmac pro , aids fund , kids helping kids , back to mac recycling , cruelty free beauty .\nwith an artist based edge steeped in their company history , mac cosmetics began under the bright lights of the big screen .\nthe one beauty counter every girl mentions is m . a . c cosmetics .\nantipodes beauty benefit cosmetics caudalie charlotte tilbury clinique crownbrush crownbrush uk fragrance giveaway hair happiness ibiza illamasqua instagram jurlique kiko cosmetics lancome lifestyle lipstick look fantastic lush cosmetics luxury skincare m . a . c cosmetics make - up make - up brushes makeup natural natural skincare nude skincare organic skincare perfume personal positive thinking product review redken scott ninness photography skincare skincare routine smashbox cosmetics step by step sunday musings the body shop too faced youtube\n4 . vision mac cosmetics was founded with a creative vision to fill the gap between makeup artistry and fashion photography . long before their company history , mac cosmetics founders directed their product line towards professionals in the beauty and fashion industry who had to rely on heavy cosmetics , cake makeup and stage makeup to create the visual effects needed to withstand bright lighting during photo shoots\n5 . csr - corporate social responsibility m . a . c . cosmetics is a great example of a company that practices corporate social responsibility . mac has five social initiative programs currently in place 1 . mac cruelty - free beauty : mac formerly guaranteed that no animal testing was performed by themselves or their suppliers . 2 . back 2 mac recycling : offers free lipgloss , eyeshadow , or lipstick at any mac location ( lipsticks only at mac counters in department stores ) with the return of six empty mac containers\n14 . brand weaknesses : mac cosmetics does not have a large amount of weaknesses . one weakness the company is facing is that the pricing of its products . so for this reason mac cosmetics products are largely available to the professional and celebrities only . only a very few common people can purchase it\ngetting a job with m . a . c cosmetics | pt . 1 the interview process\n8 . product line along with price : \u2022 1 . mac brush - $ 35 . 00 \u2022 2 . mac eye shadow - $ 15 . 00 \u2022 3 . mac lipglass - $ 15 . 00 \u2022 4 . mac lustreglass - $ 20 . 27 \u2022 5 . mac nail lacquer - $ 16 . 00 \u2022 6 . mac plush lash mascara - $ 22 . 79 \u2022 7 . mac pro long wear lipcolour - $ 13 . 20 \u2022 8 . mac studio tech foundation - $ 48 . 68 \u2022 9 . mac a fabulous fantasy lip kit - $ 40 . 00 \u2022 10 . mac antonio lopez mirror - $ 40 . 00 \u2022 11 . mac beauty powder - $ 27 . 00 \u2022 12 . mac lipstick - $ 16 . 00\n15 . brand opportunity : mac cosmetics has a few marketing opportunities available to them firstly , mac has the opportunity to create more freestanding stores rather than having a small spot designated for the company in a larger department they also have an opportunity for international expansion . in society today , consumers have become more health conscious and mac cosmetics has the opportunity to advertise that all of their products are cruelty free and they contain ingredients of the highest quality . finally , existing programs like the mac aids fund present additional marketing opportunity for the cosmetics company .\nthe products will land on mac counters in department stores and mac boutiques on thursday , dec . 29 . so there ' s that .\nsince 1994 , mac has founded the mac aids fund as a direct response to the aids epidemic . asia tatler has invited nancy mahon , senior vice president of mac and the executive director of the mac aids fund to tell us how buying a lipstick can make a difference .\nyou can never have too many neutral , your - lips - but - better lipsticks , which is why mac cosmetics is releasing 14 new shades for you to hoard .\nmac , otherwise known as makeup artistry cosmetics , is an amazing brand to try if you ' re looking for glamorous makeup that stays put while creating amazing visual effects .\nyes ! i would like to receive the m\u00b7a\u00b7c cosmetics newsletter . we will not share your information .\nyes ! i would like to receive m\u2219a\u2219c cosmetics sms messages . we will not share your information .\nmac cosmetics is certainly the line to seek out if you ' re looking for a fashion forward palette . mac products are rich , true to tone and are composed of pure pigments for the gal who likes to go bold or keep it natural .\ncosmetics , health and household products maker helen of troy delivered blowout earnings monday , and its stock skyrocketed .\ngetting a job with m . a . c cosmetics | pt . 1 the interview process - zoe newlove\nm . a . c cosmetics was founded in toronto , canada 1984 by frank toskan and frank angelo .\nfire up your credit and do some light stretching to prepare for your celebration dance . the day has finally arrived : mac cosmetics has announced that it will soon be available in ulta stores .\nselena\u2019s signature brick - red lipstick gets majot billing in mac\u2019s selena makeup collection .\nmac senior artist gisel calvillo offers these tips for channeling selena\u2019s iconic beauty looks .\nbe among the first to purchase the mac selena collection friday in corpus christi .\ndiscover the latest makeup trends , products , and tutorials from mac\u2019s new collections and collaborations . escape to the world of mac with bold colors from the fruity juicy collection , smoky eyes from eyes on mac , great brow tutorials , and more !\nsign me up to hear from m\u00b7a\u00b7c cosmetics about future products , services , events and special insider - only offers .\n19 . recommendation 1 . m . a . c cosmetics charges high price for its product which allows only rich people to buy . so m . a . c cosmetics should reduce their price so that common people can buy it 2 . m . a . c cosmetics should also go for diffrent product line such as beauty cream , beauty soap , shampoo , lotion etc 3 . m . a . c cosmetics should change their distribution channel to make their product more available\nmac has also imposed a purchasing restriction on the selena items . shoppers can only purchase two of each product online and three of each product in mac stores . that should tell you just how popular and hotly desired the mac x selena collab is .\nit was under his direction that mac signed ru paul , the transvestite entertainer , and k . d . lang , the singer , who is homosexual , to act as representatives of the cosmetics line .\nlong before their company history , mac cosmetics founders directed their product line towards professionals in the beauty and fashion industry who had to rely on heavy cosmetics , cake makeup and stage makeup to create the visual effects needed to withstand bright lighting during photo shoots . who better to rise up to this demand than a fashion photographer ?\n2 . introduction \u2022 mac cosmetics , which stands for makeup artist cosmetics , was founded in toronto , ontario , canada by frank toskan and frank angelo in 1984 with the assistance of chemist vic casale . the first u . s mac store opened in 1991 , in new york . \u2022 the company ' s products were initially specifically designed for professional make - up artists but are now sold to consumers worldwide .\ntoday is world aids day , and no one in the beauty industry has raised more money and awareness for hiv / aids than mac . the cosmetics brand created the mac aids fund back in 1994 , and have donated every cent from their viva glam lip products to help those affected around the world .\nphoenix - customers regularly stop by the mac store at the biltmore fashion park looking to buy the new selena cosmetics line a month after the collection sold out , evidence of the growing purchasing power of latinas in arizona .\n13 . swot analysis brand strengths : mac cosmetics is a world renowned cosmetic company . the company\u2019s unique and well known brand image has created a strong celebrity following . in addition , the brand receives a vast amount of word of mouth endorsements from professional make up artists . mac cosmetics prides itself in creating high quality , fashion forward products that are cruelty free while providing consumers with the experience of being attended to by highly trained makeup professionals .\ni would like to know if m . a . c . cosmetics are animal tested ? ? thank you for your honest answer .\nthe cause was cardiac arrest after surgery , a spokeswoman for mac , susan elliot , said .\ncheck this screen grab from the mac site , showing the eyeshadows and lipglass as sold out .\nfrank angelo , a co - founder of mac cosmetics and a leader of an effort to raise money for people with aids , died on sunday at baptist hospital in coral gables , fla . he was 49 and lived in toronto .\n1 . mac cosmetics presentation for : shegofta shabnom course code : bus 101 prepared by : 1 . sheikh saif ahmed - 1331078630 2 . tasneem karim - 1331006630 3 . nabila nishat - 1330518630 4 . md . mehedi hasan - 1331100030\neach week , anna chesters puts together a brief history of our favourite cosmetics . this week , it ' s luxury skincare brand laura mercier\nwelcome to mac @ fashion week ! exclusive access to the inspirational and innovative world of mac artistry like you ' ve never seen it before : up close , backstage and behind - the - scenes .\nanna chesters delves deep into the past of make - up art cosmetics , or m . a . c as it ' s more commonly known\nestablished more than a decade ago , the mac aids fund was founded by frank angelo and frank toscan , co - founders of mac cosmetics , at a time when knowledge and tolerance of aids was limited . they courageously launched the initiative to set out to raise awareness about the epidemic , after they had seen the impact of aids on their friends and colleagues .\n100 per cent of the funds raised from the viva glam series goes to the mac aids fund , according to mahon , in recent years the mac aids fund has substantially and consistently exceeded its global sales expectations .\nwell , mac x selena digitally restocked on wednesday , dec . 28 . most of the products are already sold out on the mac site . only three lipsticks and a powder blush duo remain as of press time .\n\u201cwe\u2019ve always been a purpose - driven brand for all ages , races and had a great relationship with the trans community , \u201d said nancy mahon , svp of mac cosmetics and executive director of the mac aids fund . \u201ccaitlyn jenner has been a game - changer , but this was the perfect opportunity for the brand to use its muscle and push the issue beyond that . \u201d\nelizalde is using the selena makeup she has sparingly because mac won\u2019t be able to restock the collection until january .\n18 . \u2022 revlon products are sold at competitive prices while mac is sold at value based prices . loreal and revlons\u2019 original products are available in local market but original m . a . c\u2019s products are not available . compare to mac products the prices of loreal and revlon are much cheaper and thus available to the common people , but however how much costly the mac products may be but quality of mac products are much better than loreal and revlon\n\u201cmost of all , this line has so much meaning to me \u2026 to our family and to selena\u2019s fans , because her fan base is responsible for this , \u201d suzette said , referring to a urltoken petition last year asking mac cosmetics to create the collection honoring selena\u2019s legacy .\nmac cosmetics was founded with a creative vision to fill the gap between makeup artistry and fashion photography . two men , fashion photographer frank toskan and salon chain owner frank angelo launched their fashion forward line in toronto in 1985 to meet the high demands of entertainment and beauty professionals .\nmakeup artists working for the mac line are a highly trained team of professionals who take great passion in foolproof trends and natural beauty . you don ' t need to feel intimidated when walking into a mac store . expect that every visit will be friendly , professional , and information packed . the mac sales force is strong with industry leaders and passionate artists . if you ' re in a makeup rut or need help planning a mac palette for your special day , it ' s worth every moment of your time to meet with a free of charge mac professional cosmetic artist .\nunlike most cosmetic brands on the market , mac cosmetics employs some of the world ' s best makeup artists for their platform and show work . many of mac artists have backgrounds in entertainment makeup artistry . women shopping the mac line at either their small boutiques or at high end department stores , can meet with industry professionals on a daily basis . with no sales obligation , you can walk into a mac store and ask for expert advice to create a natural , trendy , or glamorous look . trustworthy advice for your skin type , coloring , and application techniques will help get you well on your way to creating the most beautiful you .\nthe success is testament to the power of latinas who in are a major reason for the growth of sales for the beauty and cosmetics industry . last year , while sales in cosmetics decreased by 1 . 2 percent overall , they grew 7 . 4 percent among hispanics according nielsen , a company that studies consumers and their buying habits .\nthe mac makeup brand was started by two gay toronto men in 1985 . in 1994 , they added viva glam to raise money for their dying friends , said john demsey , an executive at est\u00e9e lauder , which bought mac in 1995 .\nsign me up to hear from m\u00b7a\u00b7c cosmetics about future products , services , events , offers , and to get early notice to shop online before products are in stores .\nthat day is here with the debut of the mac selena collection online for mac select members at urltoken . on friday , the collection can be purchased at a free day - into - night event at corpus christi\u2019s american bank center . the collection will be available to the general public online sunday and in all mac stores oct . 6 through nov . 17 .\n16 . threats : threats that mac cosmetics is currently facing are mainly competitors . in regards to competitive threats , the main threat is in their pricing . because their prices are very high . their products are unable to reach to the common people unlike loreal and revlon whose prices are comparatively cheaper\nmr . angelo was in florida to plan the opening of a mac boutique in the south beach area of miami beach .\nafter last year ' s speculation , mac cosmetics announced on friday that caitlyn jenner is partnering up with the company to sell a signature lipstick shade called finally free . in a press release , the brand stresses that jenner ' s product\nchampions all ages , all races and all sexes .\nclick here to pick up a mac viva glam product that donates to the cause . purchasing one of these lip products can :\nthe canadian company officially launched in 1985 as make - up art cosmetics . the brains behind the operation were toronto - based salon owner frank angelo and makeup artist and photographer frank toskan .\nmac cosmetics has always promoted individuality and artistic freedom within their brand . the company offers a sense of accessibility to their products and to anyone who enjoys the art of make up , hence their motto \u201call ages . all sexes . all races . \u201d with the creation of the company in the eighties , mac created the viva glam campaigns which have helped to raise $ 250 million worldwide for their mac aids fund . numerous celebrities have taken noticed and have become poster models for the campaign such as dita von teese , boy george , ru paul , pamela anderson and even fergie .\nrihanna attended a party for viva glam rihanna at the mac store soho on jan . 29 , 2014 , in new york city .\nm\u00b7a\u00b7c cosmetics partnered with the cfda / vogue fashion fund to offer outstanding womenswear alumni the opportunity to create their own capsule colour collection . here , designers tome , chromat , cushn . . .\nmr . angelo founded the mac aids fund , which since its inception in 1994 has raised $ 5 . 5 million . all retail sales from mac ' s viva glam lipstick , for which ru paul and ms . lang appear in advertisements , go to the fund .\n\u201cpeople today expect brands to take a stance on issues and build sustainable businesses , \u201d mac\u2019s mahon said . \u201cthat\u2019s here to stay . \u201d\nwhile estee lauder is often associated with its traditional flagship brand sold at department stores , the conglomerate has been working on building its audience , rolling out the estee edit at sephora last year . the parent of mac cosmetics and clinique has in recent months announced the acquisitions of too faced and becca , hot brands with the millennial and gen z set .\nulta beauty ( ulta ) shares broke out of a flat base wednesday as cosmetics conglomerate estee lauder ( el ) , which owns a number of brands sold at ulta , posted a view - topping quarter .\njames gager , a mac vice president and creative director , said in an email that he could not ignore the interest and zeal from selena\u2019s fans .\nmac is known for their sleek , black acrylic packaging and bold white print . their tapered lipstick tubes are shaped reminiscently like an over sized bullet .\nin 1994 , mac became one of the leading cosmetic brands to promote education and awareness of hiv and aids through their viva glam program , where a % 100 of the proceeds from all viva glam products are donated to the mac aids fund . during the holiday season mac also hosts the kids helping kids campaign where they sell holiday cards that are created by children living with hiv and aids . with the help of these campaigns , the mac aids fund has raised more than $ 250 million for aids awareness , education worldwide and helped to support patients living with and affected by hiv and aids .\nupdate : caitlyn jenner ' s mac lipstick ,\nfinally free ,\nis now available for purchase starting april 7 . jenner revealed the news on her instagram on april 6 , sharing an imprint of the rosy nude hue on her coffee cup as well as another campaign image of her clad in a sexy bustier , applying it in the mirror . 100 percent of proceeds will go to the mac aids fund transgender initiative . head to mac to shop .\n9 . sales promotion \u2022 personal selling is one of the oldest forms of promotion . m . a . c cosmetics follows this strategy and stands out as the world ' s largest make up company . personal selling :\nsplit into two parts , today\u2019s post will be on \u201c getting a job with m . a . c cosmetics \u201d and part two will cover what to actually do when you get the job . kapeesh ? enjoy .\nthe company does no other advertising . yet it has grown to be a major force as a makeup - artist brand , or a line developed by cosmeticians for models in fashion shoots or actresses in films . department stores , whose counters had been dominated by the large cosmetics houses , have begun to add lines by mac and other makeup artists like bobbi brown and francois nars .\nthis tweet offers all the details about the mac x selena restock . we don ' t know if it will restock again but we will keep you posted .\n6 . 3 . mac kids helping kids : started in 1994 where kids affected or infected by hiv / aids create images that are reproduced as greeting cards . 100 % of selling price goes back to participating organizations . 4 . the mac aids fund : supports community organizations providing direct services to men , women and children affected or infected by hiv / aids . to date the foundation has raised over $ 295 , 000 , 000 usd since its inception in 1994 . 5 . mac viva glam : 100 % of the purchase price of any viva glam product ( lipsticks , lipglasses and holiday sets ) goes to the mac aids fund .\nmac has had top celebrity endorsement and faces representing their line . currently , fergie is the glamourous face for the cosmetic line , but many remember that boy george , pamela anderson , lisa marie presley , and debbie harry have each been a celebrity spokesperson for the cosmetic line . every season mac launches a cosmetic palette that is current with trends and seasonal color . new trends bring new faces , and mac is constantly changing and rising up to meet the needs of celebrities and their stylists .\nwith a glamorous image and a celebrity endorsed product line , mac cosmetics took the beauty industry by storm . finally the novice makeup artist could create special effects without the use of stage makeup . the average city gal could create an urban look that was wearable from nine to five with evening cocktails after hours , and brides finally had a cosmetic line they could rely on to capture beautiful wedding photos .\nthe 14 - piece mac selena collection includes lipticks , eyeshadows , mascara and more priced from $ 17 to $ 35 , all encapsulated in selena\u2019s favorite purple hue .\ntake your lip game to the next level with creative tutorials from mac . learn how to use mac lipstick , lip stains , gloss , glitter , and more with these simple how to\u2019s . with metallic drip lips , natural glossy nude looks , and classic red lips , these tutorials will help you get inspired for your next look .\nthe 14 - piece mac selena collection includes lipticks , eyeshadows , mascara and more priced from $ 17 to $ 35 , all encapsulated in selena\u2019s favorite purple hue . .\nyou can get your hands on all of the new shades sept . 21 at mac stores and at urltoken . get a better look at all of the nudes ahead .\nm . a . c viva glam spokesperson , lady gaga ; m . a . c aids fund executive director , nancy mahon ; group president , the estee lauder companies , john demsey ; global brand president m . a . c cosmetics , karen buglisi\nthe petition garnered almost 38 , 000 signatures and was organized by patty rodriguez , a los angeles radio producer for \u201con air with ryan seacrest . \u201d she\u2019s always been a selena fan , which is why she\u2019s tried to drum up mac interest in a collection since 2013 , when she pitched the idea in an email after seeing a mac marilyn monroe tribute collection .\n7 . marketing strategy m . a . c cosmetics markets its goods and services to both individuals and organizations . in the early development of the company m . a . c make - up was made purposely for professional make up artists to with - stand rigorous wear of make - up for models during photo - shoot and fashion shows . now m . a . c markets to women of all ages and ethnicities . although m . a . c cosmetics trade in the niche market where its target market is only female .\nmakeup artist gabriela elizalde uses her mac selena collection sparingly because the sold - out make up line won\u2019t be available again until early january . ( photo by lillian griego / cronkite news )\nto raise awareness today , hong kong mac makeup artists and staff will be distributing red ribbons and condoms to the public to promote aids awareness at the world aids day event organised by the society for aids care at isquare in tsim sha tsui . mac will also donate hk $ 300 , 000 to support its operation of enabling implementation of therapeutic project for people living with hiv and aids .\nwhat : mac selena makeup launch with interactive social media screens , djs spinning selena songs , a special presentation by the quintanilla family and an 8 p . m . concert featuring a surprise guest .\ntheir competition isn ' t l ' oreal and revlon ! and mac is a prestige brand , not a drugstore brand so the pricing is actually lower as compared to other prestige brands . . .\nin hong kong , mac has donated over hk $ 5 . 26 million to local aids charity organizations such as unicef , the society for aids care , aids concern and hong kong aids foundation .\nwhen they formed their company in 1985 , it was called the make - up art companies , from which came mac , with mr . toskan as creative director and mr . angelo as marketing director .\nplus , mac is hitting ulta beauty ' s online shelves at the end of the week ( and physical stores in june ) , a move that has been well received by the beauty enthusiast community .\nwith foolproof tips and expert recommendations , it ' s easy to create a red carpet look at home with just a few of mac signature products . who knew professional makeup artistry could be this simple ?\nit ' s back online by popular demand . the mac x selena quintanilla capsule collection is the result of a fan - driven petition and went on to become one of the best - selling collabs in mac ' s impressive history . the small but gorgeous range features purple packaging , was curated by the late singer ' s sister , and includes timeless and classic products inspired by selena , from the red lipsticks to the pink lipglass to the eyeshadows . the collection has been a monster hit , with selena fans gobbling up the products and waiting patiently for the brand to produce more . is the mac x selena restock sold out online ?\nlearn how to expertly contour , conceal , and sculpt with these full coverage foundation tutorials from mac professionals . discover tips for the perfect foundation for all day coverage , and a smooth , natural or matte finish .\nmake - up art cosmetics started life in toronto , canada . makeup artist and photographer frank toskan and salon owner frank angelo became frustrated by the lack of makeup that photographed well , so they decided to create their own . at first , they made the cosmetics in their kitchen and sold them straight from the salon to fellow makeup artists , as well as models and photographers . soon , stylists and fashion editors got in on the action . as the magazine credits racked up and word - of - mouth popularity grew , the duo launched m\u00b7a\u00b7c in march 1984 from a counter in a toronto department store .\nso why no sign of the brand in sephora ( at least yet ) ? according to a story on urltoken , it all comes down to location . mac stores and the department stores that carry the brand tend to be in malls\u2014where sephora also often lives . but ulta , on the other hand , is often located in strip malls as its own standalone location , so this move gives mac a whole new stream of traffic .\n\u201ci pulled out all of her makeup , everything she wore on and off stage . and mac matched the colors to the line . this line is all her , \u201d suzette said recently about the year - long collaboration .\ni\u2019d like to receive recurring advertising text messages ( sms and mms ) from m\u00b7a\u00b7c cosmetics online . i understand these text messages may be sent via an autodialer and i do not need to provide consent to text messaging to purchase from m\u00b7a\u00b7c . i agree with the mobile terms and conditions . msg and data rates may apply .\nas the popularity of the brand beginning to rise and exceed frank toskan and frank angelos initial expectations , william lauder of estee lauder companies bought 51 % of for $ 38 million dollars in 1995 , with the intent to purchase the remaining share . with the untimely death of frank angelo in 1997 from a heart attack , frank toskan sold the remaining 49 % share to estee lauder and resigned from his position and estee lauder companies completed their acquisition of the company in 1998 . presently , mac cosmetics is sold in over 1500 locations and 78 countries worldwide .\n\u201cshe is someone that inspired me as a little girl . basically i was a big fan of her and now that mac came out with her collection it was a must , \u201d said gabriela elizalde , makeup artist in peoria .\nit\u2019s all in the eyes . learn how to get a classic smokey eye , glossy lids , voluminous lashes , and more eye inspiration with mac eye makeup . check out the tutorials in this series to perfect your next look .\nbeauty experts discuss their favorite products , review new collections , and share their best insider tips . discover exclusive mac product reviews , makeup swatches , and tutorials from beauty bloggers like pixiwoo , laura lee , and more in this series .\nin an exclusive interview with mac , jenner discusses the meaning behind the lipstick ' s name , finally free , which is a common phrase she uses to refer to herself . additionally , she explains why she chose the elegant pink color , telling mac ,\ni wanted a lipstick that would be universal , suited to more people , and was an everyday lipstick , not just a high - glam , once - in - a - while kind of lipstick .\nintensify the colour payoff of your eye shadow using fix + with a few easy tips from our friend deepica mutyala ! all it takes is your favourite shade , a brush and a spritz ! how do you hack your # mac . . .\nthis diwali , sparkle with a gorgeous smoky eye and a perfect nude lip . watch national training manager , aradhana chakravarty , create a look suited for any diwali soiree . shop it now ! http : / / www . mac . . .\nslowly , the sales of one lipstick brand have grown so large that the little - known charity it supports , the mac aids fund , has become the second - largest private donor to aids organizations , after the bill and melinda gates foundation .\nover the years , mac has partnered with 24 unique and provocative celebrities \u2014 like ariana grande , miley cyrus , rihanna , nicki minaj , lady gaga , cyndi lauper , ru paul , fergie , mary j . blige , christina aguilera , pamela anderson , and eve , among others \u2014 to create signature lip shades and promote the cause . today , in honor of world aids day , mac announced some incredible news : their fund has raised $ 400 million though the sale of their viva glam lipsticks and glosses . this makes the canadian - based company the largest corporate non - pharmaceutical donor in the fight against hiv / aids . on top of that , 19 , 000 global mac makeup artists volunteer at hiv / aids organizations every year .\nmac has not shied away from embracing causes around gender , sexuality and race . it made headlines in february after posting a photo of a model\u2019s lips that received hateful comments \u2014 which then resulted in a backlash empowerment movement on instagram called # prettylipsperiod .\n10 . advertising : \u2022 m . a . c . cosmetics was initially distributed among friends only in the fashion industry and till today m . a . c . does not ever have to conduct any kind of advertising . this is all credited to word of mouth publicity and celebrity endorsements , which usually includes models , pro make - up artists and actresses .\nthe brand\u2019s celebrity faces have included rupaul , k . d . lang , nicki minaj and lady gaga . mac is now a $ 2 billion business , and viva glam grossed $ 40 million last year , all of which went to aids - related causes .\ntoskan was also there , working as a sought - after makeup artist . he became fed up with the limited styling tools available , so he began to craft his own . for instance , he hand - trimmed natural bristle brushes to use in his kit . the two met in the \u201970s and decided to work together on developing a line of cosmetics for editorial shoots .\nin its latest coup , the lipstick \u2014 viva glam by mac , a subsidiary of est\u00e9e lauder \u2014 signed the singer rihanna as its new face last week and won the endorsement of michel sidib\u00e9 , executive director of unaids , the united nations agency fighting the disease .\nthose same customers are among selena fans who signed a petition asking mac to create the selena collection , inspired by the rising star who was murdered 20 years ago . the makeup went on sale at stores across the country october 6th and sold out in a few hours .\nget a full face look with complete tutorials from mac . learn how to create a flawless full face from the perfect contour to expertly done eyes and lips . go confidently to your next date , interview , or day at the office with classic looks for every occasion .\nin the early 70 ' s , he met mr . toskan , a makeup artist , and started working with him to develop a line of cosmetics for fashion models . they designed the makeup to work with all skin colors and to reflect well on camera . the line became known for its extensive range of colors and for its individual pots of color , an innovation over the usual prepackaged combinations .\n\u201cwe heard the passion and enthusiasm from her fans and wholeheartedly agree that her legacy embodies mac\u2019s philosophy . selena\u2019s talent and beauty , inside and out , have left a colorful , meaningful impact in the world that has continued to grow over the last two decades , \u201d he said .\nlearn how to get a flawlessly natural base with these tutorials from mac professionals . give your skin a soft glow , highlight , strobe , or touch of blush for a natural - looking , smooth foundation . check out our light coverage tutorials for a sheer , no makeup look !\nm . a . c . cosmetics , one of everyone\u2019s favorite makeup brands , is the same age as many of our dear readers . m . a . c . is , and has always been , one of the most exciting makeup companies on the market , offering constant surprise with its striking campaigns and wild collaborations . but how much do we really know about m . a . c . \u2019s history ?\nthe mac aids fund is administered in toronto . its income is mainly from the sales of viva glam and the sales of helping kids greeting cards , which are designed by children with aids . the fund finances aids education and prevention , meal delivery , emergency financial assistance and home - care services .\n\u201cthe power of selena\u2019s fans is astounding . their overwhelming passion and excitement inspired the creation of m\u00b7a\u00b7c selena and is the reason for its sell - out success and record - breaking traffic to our website , \u201d said james gager , mac\u2019s senior vice president / group creative director , in a release .\nmac senior artist gisel calvillo lauded suzette for her diligence in ensuring the palette represented selena . \u201cthe collection includes every color you would need to go from day to evening and look glamorous and beautiful with a classic edge , \u201d calvillo said about the range from soft browns and pinks to glamorous bold reds .\n1 . m . a . c . was founded when a makeup artist and a photographer became frustrated by how bad most makeup seemed to read in photos . in 1984 , beauty salon owner frank angelo and photographer frank toskan created m . a . c . cosmetics in their kitchens to fulfill their professional makeup needs . they decided to package their products in black pots instead of compacts , and that quickly became the company ' s signature .\n\u201cto date , the mac aids fund has raised over us $ 225 million for aids . all the money raised from the sale of the viva glam lipglass , lipstick and kids helping kids cards were directed to local programs and charities . this allowed us to directly assist and benefit local communities , \u201d said mahon .\nthis was the basis for the mac makeup line , with each item named after a selena song . there\u2019s a cherry - red \u201ccomo la flor\u201d lipstick , a bubblegum - pink and silver - pearl \u201cbidi bidi bom bom\u201d lip gloss , a warm dusty - brown \u201cno me queda mas\u201d eye shadow and a \u201ctechno cumbia\u201d powder blush .\nmac celebrated with a cute announcement on instagram calling it the\nbest . news . ever .\nit just might be . to give you a sense of what you ' re in for , below is a rendering of what the shelves will look like . imagine yourself there with a basket in hand , ready to go to town .\nthis isn\u2019t mac\u2019s first foray into video production . in 2014 , the brand funded \u201cit\u2019s not over , \u201d a feature - length documentary about three young people living with or affected by hiv across three countries , which was also released on netflix . the documentary , directed by filmmaker andrew jenks , was timed to release with world aids day . like \u201cit\u2019s not over\u201d on netflix , the new series will also be made available on a streaming distribution platform . ( mac declined to confirm which one . ) the brand will also circulate shorter \u201csharable and snackable\u201d snippets across social channels , including facebook , instagram and youtube . brands like jetblue and most recently stella artois have also funded documentaries and video series .\nother cosmetics brands took notice , too , and one year later , in 1995 , the pair sold half their brand to the est\u00e9e lauder companies . this extended m . a . c\u2019s distribution across the world . freestanding retail locations and counters at the biggest department stores began popping up all over , and incredibly fast . sadly , just two years after the purchase , frank angelo died during surgery from cardiac arrest . and it didn\u2019t take long for est\u00e8e lauder to purchase the remaining half of the brand .\n\u201che idolized selena . together we would blast selena\u2019s music in our cassette player every saturday morning . through her music and her image , selena was part of our family and our latino american experience in this country , \u201d rodriguez said , adding the push from fans for a mac collection was always more than just about makeup . \u201cit was about a movement . \u201d\nunlike some celebrity makeup collaborations , jenner ' s lipstick is here to make a change , and not only in beauty wardrobes . hitting mac ' s core values with their aids fund , 100 percent of the money from purchases will go towards the fund ' s transgender initiative , a cause that will hopefully help lead the charge in more social justice and acceptance for and of transgender lives .\nmost of the time , people make the assumption you need to be qualified or trained in beauty to apply for m . a . c cosmetics . i can tell you now that is not the case . i have zero official qualifications , and any training i have got doesn\u2019t say much on paper . what you do need is a strong portfolio and experience . be that from a school , or simply your own passion for make - up , learning at home . if you have talent , m . a . c will pick up on this .\nfor the second year in a row , mac continues its collaboration with unicef by supporting its charity run , the first and only charity run in hong kong aimed at supporting the plight against hiv and aids , by donating hk $ 1 . 3 million . all donations will be directed to support unicef\u2019s unite for children , unite against aids global campaign that works to stop the spread of the aids epidemic .\nthe videos come on the heels of the brand\u2019s recent collaboration with jenner , which saw the launch of a lipstick named \u201cfinally free . \u201d all the sales of the lipstick will go to further the brand\u2019s work in support of transgender communities . the video series also supports the mission of the mac aids fund , the brand\u2019s charitable arm that has been dedicated to supporting hiv / aids organizations across the world .\nin 1994 , mr . angelo and mr . toskan sold 51 percent of their business to estee lauder inc . , which planned to expand its sales abroad , but the two men retained creative control . from its headquarters in toronto , mac runs 21 free - standing boutiques , including 2 in manhattan , at 113 spring street and 14 christopher street , and 117 counters in north american department stores . sales last year were $ 200 million .\nelizalde , a makeup artist for 11 years used to work for mac . she thought she\u2019d have no trouble getting the selena collection but found out on the day it went on sale that it was likely to sell out from a friend got in line at 5 : 30 in the morning and called to tell her about the crowd . he picked up some makeup for elizalde who was among the women waiting for the launch of the new line .\nthere are a lot of reasons to be excited here . convenience is one of them . sheer love of good makeup being spread in the world is another . plus , any time superpowers come together to combine their awesomeness , it just feels right . kind of like the power rangers , only instead of fighting rita repulsa , the brands are fighting for more ways for all of us to get our hands on high - quality mac makeup . everybody wins .\nyou may be the kind of m . a . c . fan who , at any given moment , owns no fewer than five ruby woo lipsticks just in case it ever goes out of stock ( don ' t worry , i bit my tongue as i wrote that ! ) , or you may be the kind of m . a . c . junkie who glues herself to the computer , constantly refreshing the page any time their newest limited - edition collection launches . but even the most die - hard fans will be surprised by these seven facts about makeup art cosmetics ( which is what m . a . c . stands for , by the way\u2014but of course you already knew that ) .\nshipping offer valid on orders shipped to us addresses . free standard shipping and returns * with any purchase . upgrade to 2nd day shipping for $ 5 . 00 or overnight shipping for $ 10 . 00 . standard shipping is always complimentary on mac gift cards . no offer code necessary . shipping offer not applicable to pro members . place order prior to 3 : 00 pm est for same day processing . please note , due to the volume of orders , processing may take 1 - 3 business days .\nthe mac folks tell us that the brand will first pop up on the beauty emporium ' s site in may , and then it ' ll start heading to brick and mortar stores in june . by the end of the year , the makeup - artist - favorite line will be in 100 stores . 100 stores , people . if this isn ' t an exciting day for makeup lovers everywhere , we don ' t know what is . ( although , it ' s probably not great for our budgets . )\nm . a . c . cosmetics was born and quickly began to blossom in the early \u201980s . with toskan as the creative director and angelo as director of marketing , they worked out of the kitchen in the back of one of angelo\u2019s hair salons . joined by toskan\u2019s future brother - in - law and chemist vic casale , they cooked up their first lipstick , that was inspired by a bold pink crayola crayon named flamingo . toksan himself proclaims it was the first matte lipstick ever to look the same way on the lips as it did in the tube . the finish photographed beautifully and soon the lipstick line expanded to include 23 other crayon - inspired shades , as well as a small range of pencils , bases , and powders .\nfresh off the heels of its second collaboration with nicki minaj , the brand debuted a variety of lipstick colors ( $ 18 each ) and two new lipglass colors ( $ 21 ) . the new hues span a variety of tones , from peaches , rosy pinks , and sandy browns ( because all\nnudes\nare not created equal ) . each shade also comes in classic mac finishes like matte , amplified , and cremesheen . what we love most is that there ' s a flattering lipstick for every complexion , from pale to deep !\ni wish the two franks had still owned the company . i am so sorry that frank angelo died at such a young age . most people do not like m . a . c . under estee lauder ownership . i have been using mac since 1989 when i lived in the bloor & sherbourne area . i am black and i was so astonished and happy to know that this make up worked and looked natural on my dark skin . i loved the glam matte lipstick and the raisin blush . i use to visit m . a . c . industry store near parliament & carlton .\nthe older i got , the more i saw latina celebs like them in major advertisements . but i noticed that it often came at a price . the ads typically leaned toward a white ideal of what is beautiful : straight hair , skin highlighted in the lightest shade possible , and softened features . so when mac officially announced that they were releasing a collection to honor selena this year , i was relieved that the promos showed selena in her true , proudly latina element : red lips , dark brows , caramel skin popping . ( no doubt this was in part thanks to her sister , suzette , who worked with the brand to dream up the collection . ) there is no whitewashing here ; the eyeshadows , blush , mascara , eyeliner , gloss , and lipstick shades are not only products selena would have likely worn herself , they ' re also products latinas will look great in . this isn ' t a line that masks who we are ; it enhances it .\nyour daily dose of the latest in fashion , beauty , and entertainment \u2014 delivered straight to your inbox .\n\u00a9 2018 cond\u00e9 nast . all rights reserved . use of and / or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our user agreement ( updated 5 / 25 / 18 ) and privacy policy and cookie statement ( updated 5 / 25 / 18 ) . your california privacy rights the material on this site may not be reproduced , distributed , transmitted , cached or otherwise used , except with the prior written permission of cond\u00e9 nast . ad choices\nby logging in , you agree to the terms and conditions and privacy policy .\nsuzette quintanilla , the sister of selena , the legendary tejano singer killed 21 years ago , is recalling late - night talks the two shared as teenagers while on their tour bus across texas .\nselena \u2014 in the midst of a crossover career at 23 when she was gunned down by her fan club\u2019s former president \u2014 would crawl into suzette\u2019s bunk and excitedly chat about a makeup line she hoped to launch one day .\nget the latest news , sports and food features sent directly to your inbox ."]}
{"id": 54389, "summary": [{"text": "salisbury house is a restaurant chain based in winnipeg , manitoba , canada .", "topic": 7}, {"text": "known locally as \" sals \" , the chain is considered a winnipeg institution .", "topic": 31}, {"text": "the first salisbury house restaurant was founded in downtown winnipeg in 1931 by ralph erwin ( september 2 , 1902 \u2013 june 5 , 1983 ) , who named the venture after the salisbury steak .", "topic": 32}, {"text": "erwin disliked the term ' hamburger ' so named his burger a \" nip \" to market his hamburgers as a small ' nip ' or bite of salisbury steak .", "topic": 20}, {"text": "the restaurant has seventeen locations in winnipeg and employs over 500 people .", "topic": 7}, {"text": "in 1979 erwin sold his majority interest in the chain to a group of investors .", "topic": 36}, {"text": "in 2001 , it was bought from its then montreal owners by a group of local investors .", "topic": 27}, {"text": "the majority owners are earl and cheryl barish .", "topic": 36}, {"text": "salisbury house is well known for its nips ( hamburgers ) as well as its breakfast platters , wafer pie , red velvet cake , and house coffee .", "topic": 31}, {"text": "the chain recently introduced a complete line of hot dogs , known as a winni dog . ", "topic": 31}], "title": "salisbury house ( restaurant )", "paragraphs": ["salisbury house of canada ltd forms partnership with norway house cree nation and opens a new sals on may 5th in norway house manitoba .\nsalisbury house concession opens at investors group field , the new home of the winnipeg blue bombers .\nlove to go to the salisbury house when visiting winnipeg . service was good , food was good and the salisbury patty was tasty as usual ! !\n\u201csalisbury house started with $ 130 , \u201d winnipeg free press , 10 july 1991 , page 20 .\nsalisbury house opens a second concession at investors group field , the home of the winnipeg blue bombers .\nthe salisbury house restaurant chain has been serving quality food for 80 + years in manitoba ( canada ) . known locally as \u201csals\u201d , the chain is considered an iconic winnipeg institution . the first salisbury house restaurant opened in downtown winnipeg in 1931 by founder ralph erwin , who named his new eatery after the salisbury steak . erwin was not fond of the term \u201chamburger\u201d so he named his now famous burger a \u201cnip\u201d making reference to a small \u201cnip\u201d or \u201cbite\u201d of salisbury steak .\nsituated in the heart of historic salisbury , the chapter house comprises a cosy restaurant , friendly pub and comfortable letting rooms and lies within easy reach of some of southern england\u2019s most important landmarks .\nsalisbury house is famous for its nips , its vast all day breakfast menu , classic desserts such as the one of a kind wafer pie , classic red velvet cake , loose leaf teas , and of course salisbury house brand freshly brewed coffee .\nsince opening the first site in 1931 on fort street in winnipeg with $ 135 . 00 , which he borrowed from friends in nebraska , erwin\u2019s original salisbury house has certainly grown over the years and currently boasts numerous locations in manitoba . erwin\u2019s new restaurant was named \u201csalisbury house\u201d after lord salisbury , who was famous in england for his love of ground steak . the hamburger craze , at that time , had just begun to sweep the united states with its popularity . through his new salisbury house , erwin was the first to introduce the hamburger concept to winnipeg at the same time , deciding to call it a \u201cnip\u201d , indicating a smaller amount of the famous salisbury steak .\nearl barish becomes president and ceo and undertakes the task of rejuvenating winnipeg\u2019s iconic restaurant chain .\nwhether it be full time or part time , if you have that \u201cyes we can\u201d attitude then apply to join the salisbury house family today . your house , your food , your way , for over 80 years .\nfirst time ever in any salsbury house . moved from toronto . liked it .\nall of the ingredients and ready - to - serve products are delivered daily to all salisbury house and sals xpress locations . this process allows us to guarantee your meal is\n\u201cfirst time ever in any salsbury house . moved from toronto . liked it . \u201d\nin 1979 , erwin sold his majority interest in the chain to a group of investors . in 2001 , a group of local businessmen brought the ownership of salisbury house back to winnipeg from the previous montreal based owners . this group included majority shareholders earl and cheryl barish . in 2006 , earl became president and ceo of salisbury house of canada ltd . the balance of ownership consisted of local businessmen and professionals ; including winnipeg native burton cummings , the lead singer of the world famous rock group the guess who . currently , salisbury house is owned by a group from manitoba after a purchase in 2017 .\nif you strive for success , and have the enthusiasm , drive , and the desire to pursue a career with an iconic leader in the hospitality industry , then salisbury house is for you . we offer a wide range of job opportunities , in - house training , benefits , and flexible schedules .\nyour favourite items are available in take home quantities from our sals store located at our commissary which is open to the public . freshly prepared sauces , dressings , pancake batter , breads , buns , cakes and pies are but a few of the many items available . every salisbury house restaurant also has a selection of fresh pies and cakes as well as other baked goods for take home . we will also expertly prepare and package just about every item on our menu for take home . drop in or call ahead . exceptional quality and taste from our house to your house .\nnew south - end flagship signature restaurant at pembina & stafford opens in april featuring a stunning , bold interior design which includes the manitoba music display .\nerwin didn\u2019t realize what an entrepreneur he truly was when he took a risk and also brought silex coffee to his salisbury house . although popular in the united states , silex coffee was unknown to winnipeg and indeed to canada . he also was responsible for another first in the city when in 1954 during the post war automobile boom , the new ellice ave location opened with drive - in \u201ccar - hop\u201d service . salisbury house , as you can see , has never been a stranger to innovation .\ni would think that the cooks aren ' t given the garnishes to use as the price of food has escalated . this is not a high - end restaurant .\nthe stone for the salisbury cathedral , a mere five minute walk away , was cut in what is now the restaurant , making the hotel\u2019s initial construction almost 800 years old . some of the original stone and ironwork is still left exposed inside the property . the 17 boutique en - suite rooms are all unique and quirky , some with original panelling and fireplaces and all with fluffy goose down duvets , egyptian cotton linen , luxurious h2k toiletries and flatscreen tvs . the chapter house boasts a bustling restaurant and grillhouse where flame grilled steaks , a la carte dining and hearty pub food are served in an ambient environment .\nthis also means your favourite salisbury creations are available for\ntake home\nfrom our sals store located at the commissary ( # 1 bannister road ) .\nall of the wonderful tastes begin in our unique commissary . virtually all ingredients for our menu items are created in this centralized facility and delivered fresh daily to all salisbury house locations . this process allows us to guarantee fresh , consistent , high quality food to our guests with every visit to all sals locations .\nexperience your favourite sals food items , ordered quickly in a comfortable , classic and nostalgic setting . same outstanding salisbury house taste . same traditional quality . your food is brought to your table with the same fast and friendly service . drop by any of the 5 conveniently located sals xpress locations for eat - in or take - out .\ni visit this restaurant every month or two to have brunch with extended family . it has never been a disappointment unless it is a too busy , and it is almost always a well served and tasty meal\na winnipeg family tradition for over 8 decades . our full service family restaurants offer a complete menu . from homestyle breakfasts , hearty skillets and traditional dinners , to our magnificent 8 oz gourmet nips , fresh cut fries , sals super salads , loose leaf teas and don\u2019t forget those delicious desserts . scrumptious food , friendly service , and great value . all 7 winnipeg family restaurant locations and our new steinbach family restaurant are open 24 hours for your convenience .\na winnipeg family tradition for over 8 decades . our full service family restaurants offer a complete menu . from homestyle breakfasts , hearty skillets and traditional dinners , to our magnificent 8 oz gourmet nips , fresh cut fries , sals super salads , loose leaf teas and don\u2019t forget those delicious desserts . scrumptious food , friendly service , and great value . 5 of our winnipeg family restaurant locations and our new steinbach family restaurant are open 24 hours for your convenience .\nafter more than eight decades , sals continues to pioneer the industry . we became one of the first local restaurants to offer food cooked in trans fat free oil , allowing the company to offer healthier alternatives without compromising our same legendary taste . several gluten free and vegetarian menu choices are also available . several years back , every sals restaurant started to provide free wifi service at a time when it was not widely available and not often found in restaurants . many of the salisbury house past and current promotions have been original , innovative , and industry firsts which are now often emulated by other restaurants across canada .\nwhile much has changed over the years , we remain totally dedicated to ensuring a quality experience for every guest . with each visit , our guests are treated to our \u201cyes we can\u201d philosophy . if you have a request to substitute or change an item , we will always try to accommodate you \u2013 our team is committed to making your every visit to salisbury house an exceptional one .\nborn at burwell , nebraska on 2 september 1902 , in the 1920s he was in charge of the western canadian circuit of a theatrical company from chautauqua , new york until it folded with the advent of vaudville . he lived at new york city until 1931 when he moved to winnipeg where , with a $ 400 loan from a relative , he opened a restaurant on fort street , naming it salisbury house , where he served the new american invention of \u201chamburgers\u201d . believing the term inelegant , erwin named his creations \u201cnips\u201d . the restaurant became a winnipeg institution and erwin eventually opened outlets around the city and in brandon , flin flon , kenora ( ontario ) , moose jaw ( saskatchewan ) , calgary ( alberta ) , and minneapolis ( minnesota ) . he opened winnipeg\u2019s first drive - in restaurant . from 1940 to 1947 , he and his family lived at 115 linden avenue in east kildonan . in 1979 he sold his majority interest in the company to a group of investors . a biography was published as the erwin story in 1982 . he died at toronto , ontario on 5 june 1983 .\ncurrently there are approximately 500 people within the sals family enjoying a wide array of careers in food preparation and service , restaurant management , and warehouse logistics to name a few . many have been with our company for 20 , 30 and 40 + years !\nthe perfect base when visiting wiltshire\u2019s historic sites , the chapter house is also an ideal stop over en route to the coast or as a home - from - home option when on a business trip .\narrived at 6pm and found the restaurant was fairly busy but not rammed . staff seemed totally disinterested in clearing the table and in fact we waited 15 minutes before we were finally greeted and asked if we would like a menu ! half hour later we . . .\nnice family style restaurant - very clean n staff are very polite which is always nice - the food is really good - home of the famous nip canadian burger . you get lots of food for the doller as well . owned by burton cummings from . . .\nhad a good breakfast here when our hotel restaurant wasn ' t open early on the weekend . service was good but when waitress brought our food she told us if the hash browns were too well done she could replace them for us . you could see they . . .\ncurrently there are 9 full service family restaurant locations , 6 of which are open 24 hours , and 5 sals xpress restaurants . sals also operates a seasonal location at investor ' s group field , and at shaw park , as well as 2 locations at community golf courses , and at the health sciences centre which is the largest hospital complex in winnipeg .\nall those traditional recipes and classic tastes begin in our unique commissary . the ingredients for virtually all of the dishes on our menu are prepared in our centralized facility and delivered daily to all salisbury house family restaurants and xpress locations . whether it be processing choice cuts of 100 % fresh manitoba beef for classic nips , preparing our \u201cfrom scratch\u201d recipes for over a dozen varieties of soups , baking breads and buns for sandwiches and nips or hand slicing onions before they are famously grilled . our commissary , with its single location centralized processing , allows us to guarantee fresh , consistent , and high quality food that will be served to our guests every time they visit any sals location .\nthe house with the \u201clittle red roof\u201d was the vision of mr . ralph erwin , who was an american actor in a traveling road company that visited winnipeg , manitoba . erwin recognized the need for a place where people could get good food in a friendly , pleasant , atmosphere at any time of the day or night .\nissue no . 85 ( fall 2017 ) issue no . 84 ( summer 2017 ) issue no . 83 ( spring 2017 ) all back issues embargo members area\nthe erwin story by patrick donohue , compiled by phyllis erwin ketchesen , edited by david m . ferguson , toronto , 1982 .\nthis is a collection of noteworthy manitobans from the past , compiled by the manitoba historical society .\nto report an error on the above page , please contact the mhs webmaster .\nvisit our locations page for addresses , hours of operation , contact numbers , detailed maps , and directions .\nrecently , the new menu was introduced at all family restaurants ! all of our time tested classic recipes and traditional favourites are still available along with many new and exciting breakfast , lunch , and dinner choices .\nall of our wonderful tastes begin in our unique commissary . virtually all of our recipes are created and perfected in this centralized kitchen before they make it to our menu . for the ultimate in\nnip and winni buns , breads , famous soups , quiche , coleslaw , pancake batter , syrups and gravies , salad dressings and classic baked goods like red velvet and carrot cake , wafer pie , donuts , and so much more are available at our commissary .\nwhile much has changed over our 80 + year history , one thing has stayed the same .\nwe remain completely dedicated to ensuring a quality experience for our guests . with every visit , you are treated to our\nyes we can\nphilosophy .\nwe have spent more than 8 decades of perfecting our unique style and recipes .\nin fact , many of our best recipes have become legendary for their quality and unique flavour . look for the\nif you have a special request , substitution , or change of an item , we will do our very best to accommodate you . our team is committed to making each and every visit to\n820 sherbrook street , winnipeg , mb r3a 1r9 hospital food court \u2013 green owl level zone 2 open 8 : 00 am . to 8 : 00 pm daily open 7 : 30 am \u2013 8 : 00 pm weekends\nopen for all cfl winnipeg blue bomber home games , as well as other scheduled stadium events .\nthis also means your favourite foods are available in \u201ctake - home\u201d quantities from our sals store which is open to the public and conveniently located at the commissary . homemade soups , sauces , dressings , sliced meats , pre - mixed pancake batter , breads , buns , cakes and pies are a few of the many products available . the sals store also offers several sizes of customized cakes for all occasions .\ntoday , our now famous nips , served on our freshly baked buns with our tasty grilled onions , continue to anchor our full menu along with our wonderful all day breakfasts , delicious lunches and hearty dinners . all of this is augmented by our outstanding specialty items such as sweet potato fries , homemade soups , and freshly baked desserts such as our luscious wafer pie , chocolate iced donuts , and our famous red velvet cake . classic items with legendary taste .\nsecond location opens , featuring a roof painted with leftover red barn paint and the legendary red roof is born .\nfort street closes ; sixth location opens in the old graham avenue bus depot .\nnew commissary opens at # 1 bannister road . 17 new locations open , including calgary , red deer , swift current & moose jaw .\nnorth end flagship location opens at 787 leila avenue . head office moves to 787 leila avenue .\ninterior renovations including the addition of the manitoba sports memorabilia display completed at popular portage and parkdale location .\nafter you ' ve found the career for you , scroll down to apply .\nwe noticed that you ' re using an unsupported browser . the tripadvisor website may not display properly . we support the following browsers :\nwe ' ve been going to sals for over fifty years , their cheese nips with grilled onions taste great and kindle a lot of memories . their tw2fer tuesday is a super deal , if you order a least two items from the special menu they ' re half price , can ' t . . .\nthe senior ' s breakfasts here are fantastic and a great value , too . we have the omelette special with blueberry pancakes . the portion is generous and the staff is most accommodating if you want to make substitutions . the coffee is bottomless , hot and good . oh , and the . . .\nfunny enough we are quite pick people . go to more pricy places in t . o . this place was told to us to be a\npoor mans denny ' s\n. still . . . . . we were curious lol : ) so on a busy shop day on regent we went in . food . . .\nthis place is consistent . usually very busy on sunday mornings . good efficient and friendly service . lots of refills on the coffee . three cheese nip is tasty . nice fresh buns\nsals never disappoints . had the bacon bacon nip platter which was excellent . the guys had breakfasts which looked great and were huge portions . i always try to eat at sals when in winnipeg and will continue to do so .\nsal ' s has been around canada for a long while , and funny enough , never gets old ! the\nbad for you\ngravy is still as delicious as ever . if going with your senior relatives , be sure to check out the senior - only menu . . . same stuff , smaller prices .\ngood ole sals never fails . still the same great food from as far back as i remember . a definite must go whenever i ' m in winnipeg !\nfriendly server took our order and had our coffee and meal to us in less than 10 minutes . the food was good - the pancakes were perfect !\nwent for my mother - in - laws birthday . i worked at sal ' s in the 80 ' s and it ' s still the same great tasting food .\nnote : your question will be posted publicly on the questions & answers page .\nwhy are the cooks so under trained ? cooking is an art form and should be treated as such . we eat with our eyes first and foremost . plating / presenting a dish should be attractive and the food cooked through but not overcooked . what ever happened to the short order cooks of yore ? ? ? ? ?\nown or manage this property ? claim your listing for free to respond to reviews , update your profile and much more . claim your listing\n* tripadvisor llc is not a booking agent and does not charge any service fees to users of our site . . . (\ntripadvisor llc is not responsible for content on external web sites . taxes , fees not included for deals content .\nwe ate here with our two children . the food was delicious . the portion size was appropriate for the price of the meal . our server was friendly and food service was quick !\nwife and i were craving a nip so we hit sals for a bite . each had a nip platter , food was good , nice and hot , service was excellent . manager came over , can\u2019t recall the lads name , very friendly seemed sincere . after we ate our . . .\nalthough the menu seems to have gotten expensive the food is still very good . great breakfasts and i ' d argue the very best pancakes in winnipeg if not anywhere . cheese nip and fries are still my favourite snack with a chocolate donut to finish .\ngood food . great service although it was during christmas season . hospitiality was great . the manager served us himself and made sure everything was there on the spot . he even spoke to us & wished us a merry christmas . friendly atmosphere .\nhad our breakfast there staying at the hotel next door , breakfast was great and fast . great service as allways . never dissapointed at sals\njust visited again and tried another menu item . ( was told that they no longer serve the meat pie ) . i tried the grilled chicken from the senior ' s menu for $ 10 . 99 ( drink and limited choice of desert included ! ) the grilled chicken was hot and tasty . my choice . . .\nhad a very enjoyable lunch here the other day . lots of choices ( and i mean lots ) but my friend suggested the meat pie . the meat pie ( with gravy ) came with choice of potato ( i had a type of tiny potato\npancakes\n) and coleslaw . i took . . .\ngreat food , great service and great value ! something old fashioned in today ' s world ! good price ! those grilled cinnamon buns look so good ! excellent coffee ! love the nip . always visit when in winnipeg !\nwe were recommended to this place from our hotel , which was about a 5 minute walk away . the service was amazing . chantal was so awesome ! the food choices are plentiful , that it is almost overwhelming . what we all ordered was very tasty . the serve beer . . .\nthis place still has fast friendly service and good food but it ' s getting pretty run down and grubby . prices have gone up as they have in most restaurants but perhaps a bit of reinvestment in the property is in order .\nserves breakfast , lunch and dinner . good food . reasonably fast service . fresh food . nice servers . nice pastries . nice familiar local atmosphere . ok location at the west end of ellice avenue . breakfasts are particularly good . pricing is reasonable , but not cheap . some locations are open all night . . .\nit was about 9 on a wed night when our group of 6 needed to eat quickly and without knowing the city at all we ventured here . some of us liked our food but mostly it was just okay if not poor . the blueberry pancakes . . .\nwent there upon a recommendation of friends . the hamburgers were great as well as the french fries and onion rings . the red velvet cake was fantastic . prices were reasonable and the servers were very friendly and helpful . a good place to get a reasonably priced . . .\ni like the food here . staff is good . and the cook during the day is awesome . i like the three cheese double nip platter . also tuesday is twofer tuesday .\nthe workers were very friendly and quick service . the burger was fine . my friend took me here as it is a winnipeg classic spot ! friendly locals that we chatted with .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 strict / / en\nurltoken"]}
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", "topic": 5}], "title": "cruise whitsundays", "paragraphs": ["cruise whitsundays , airlie beach : address , phone number , cruise whitsundays reviews : 4 . 5 / 5\naward winning ' cruise whitsundays ' is the whitsundays largest and most . . .\ncancellations within 12 hours 25 % . no show 100 % . transfer to another cruise whitsundays cruise no fee .\ncruise whitsundays - long is . resort ( half day ) - airlie court holiday units\nconsider also cruise whitsundays to daydream island and / or south molle island national park .\nbreathtaking and amazing ! great crew , cuisine and company . the best way to cruise the whitsundays !\ncruise whitsundays provides the most extensive island resort transfer service in the whitsundays offering seamless , hassle free and fast transfers for arriving and departing guests .\ncruise whitsundays operates a ' resort connections ' service in the whitsundays . this service connects great barrier reef airport at hamilton island to airlie beach .\nour family did the half day whitehaven and whitsunday islands half day cruise with cruise whitsundays . we were so impressed with cruise whitsundays . the cost was not too expensive for the quality of catamaran and the professional staff that were there to make our day . . .\nthis month marks the first visit of royal caribbean ship legend of the seas to the whitsundays . docking at the cruise whitsundays port of airlie , the occasion was celebrated by an acceptance of plaques and the exchange of keys in a special ceremony welcoming the cruise ship to the whitsundays . attended by cruise whitsundays staff , whitsunday regional council representatives and the boat ' s crew , the ceremony recognised the economic contributions the cruise ship will make to the whitsundays .\ncruise whitsundays ' day cruise range features trips to ' must see ' whitsunday icons , including the great barrier reef adventures trip to cruise whitsundays ' innovative and spacious reef pontoon , and whitehaven beach camira day sailing adventure , onboard one of the world ' s fastest commercial sailing catamarans .\nas the largest and most experienced cruise operator in the whitsundays region , cruise whitsundays provide a proven and comfortable method for getting there , with a pair of reef pontoons moored at hardy ( reefworld ) and knuckle reefs operating as floating \u201cactivity platforms\u201d .\ncruise passengers in your community there is a great opportunity for the local community to get involved with the cruise industry and benefit from the passengers and cruise ship staff that disembark in airlie beach . there can be as many as up to four cruise ships per month in airlie beach , here are some things to consider that may help increase your business on cruise ship day :\nstay overnight on the great barrier reef with cruise whitsundays reefsleep . a fantastic two days and one night spent at the reef .\ncruise whitsundays offers an extensive island resort connection service in the whitsundays of queensland , australia , providing seamless transfers for those arriving and departing , as well as award winning island cruises .\nexperience the extraordinary beauty of whitehaven beach on a day cruise with cruise whitsundays . we offer a range of half day and full day excursions to both hill inlet and the main beach . an unforgettable stunner of a day .\ndue to the length and activity during the day this cruise is unsuitable for infants .\ncruise ship passengers constantly rate airlie beach as one of their favourite ports , thanks to the stunning destination and the outstanding work put in by the volunteer cruise ship ambassadors .\neducate your staff on the cruise industry and help them achieve best results for you .\ncruise whitsundays are the main transfer company to daydream , long and south molle island resorts . they offer high speed motor cruising catamarans . cruise whitsundays have been operating for over 7 years most winning the 2011 whitsunday major tourist attraction award whilst being a finalist in several queensland tourism state awards .\nbeing on the full day cruise , you will travel out to whitehaven on the morning vessel and then return on the afternoon cruise vessel . a cruise whitsundays ' guide remains with you throughout the day and can provide informative commentary on the area . your day cruise vessel has air conditioned interior saloons and seating areas outside . it also has a boarding ramp allowing direct easy access on and off the beach .\nnb : i visited the whitsundays as a guest of tourism whitsundays but all opinions expressed are unbiased and entirely my own .\nadvertise offers specially for cruise passengers of the particular ship in port . make it personal !\naward winning ' cruise whitsundays ' is the whitsundays largest and most experienced marine tourism operator offering a range of day cruises and island resort connections . cruises visit the great barrier reef ( reefworld and knuckle reef pontoons . . .\nwent on cruise to barrier reef and had a fabulous time . the whole operation is very profession\nyou can experience this all in a half day cruise including buffet lunch \u2013 see information below .\nevery visitor to the whitsundays simply must step ashore at one of the area ' s 74 sub - tropical islands . cruise whitsundays offer a number of day cruises to the famous island that really does have it all : hamilton .\ndirect ferries provides a ferry timetable and price comparison , based on your search criteria , allowing you to compare cruise whitsundays products with multiple ferry company timetables and fares in one search . compare cruise whitsundays timetables and prices now with all alternative ferry operators before booking your ferry ticket to ensure you get the best option for your ferry trip .\nsee the very best of the whitsunday islands national park on a whitehaven beach half - day cruise .\ncruise whitsundays is a part of marine tourism holdings who has been involved in highly successful maritime tourism operations from day cruises to resort connections and experiences for many years , not just in the whitsundays , but also in new zealand and fiji .\nwith their modern , purpose built vessels , cruise whitsundays connects airlie beach and shute harbour , on the mainland , with hamilton island and daydream island resort and spa numerous times a day .\ncruise through the magnificent whitsunday islands to hamilton island resort , the perfect place for a great family day out .\nintroduction to explore whitsundays : - explore whitsundays offers sailing , snorkelling and diving tours and packages around the 74 whitsunday islands , great barrier reef . . .\nhaving been snorkelling and diving the whitsundays for over 20 years , gm of operations for cruise whitsundays gary kilby is baffled by international media reporting the demise of the great barrier reef . having been up close and personal with the reefs over the whitsundays , kilby says hardy reef is in the best condition he ' s seen in over two decades .\nall guests who wish to travel on resort connections are advised to pre - book . if you do not pre - book cruise whitsundays cannot be held responsible for availability and changes to services .\ncruise whitsundays ' day cruise range features trips to ' must see ' whitsunday icons , including the great barrier reef adventures trip to cruise whitsundays ' innovative and spacious reef pontoon , and whitehaven beach camira day sailing adventure , onboard one of the world ' s fastest commercial sailing catamarans . cruise whitsundays also provide a seamless and hassle - free island resort connections service for arriving and departing passengers . you will travel on one of three modern vessels , custom designed to provide passenger comfort and maximum enjoyment . or choose from an exciting range of island escape day cruises to breathtaking destinations in the heart of the whitsunday islands . enjoy hamilton island resort facilities , or explore the walking tracks - the choice is yours .\nreefsleep is an extension of their popular great barrier reef adventure day cruise . guests on the reefsleep experience travel to their reefworld pontoon onboard their high - speed reef vessel with day cruise passengers . arrival at the pontoon is around 11am .\nsimilarly ferry departures and coach connections ( for whitsunday coast airport ) are operated for all departing flights . if flights are delayed cruise whitsundays will do everything possible to reschedule arrangements to meet with your arrival .\ncruise whitsundays is committed to ' giving back ' and supporting the community . we run a comprehensive and generous community sponsorship program throughout the year to support activities which have both a community and commercial aspect .\nwalk up to the hill inlet lookout , chill out on whitehaven beach and explore the beautiful chance bay . what an amazing day out . this day cruise allows you to spend more time exploring the wonders of whitehaven beach than any other cruise .\nwhen the cruise ships are in , the airlie beach markets are on ! if you would like to hold a market stall at the airlie beach markets in conjunction with the cruise ships , please contact airlie beach lions club on 0409 273 047 .\nexperience the great barrier reef from every possible perspective with this combination cruise / fly package to cruise whitsundays reefworld . this tour features a 35 - minute scenic flight encompassing views of the whitsunday islands and the outer great barrier reef . the tour also includes approximately 2 . 5 hours at reefworld , a tropical buffet lunch , snorkeling and coral viewing from the underwater viewing chamber , before returning home by catamaran . ( fly / cruise option also available ) .\nif you ' re short on time but don ' t want to miss out on one of the world ' s best beaches , cruise whitsundays offer this fantastic fully guided half day cruise , ideal for those with less time to spare . cruise around the nearby islands and enjoy some of the most peaceful and remote locations in the area . make your way to the breathtaking whitehaven beach , where you can sit back , relax and enjoy this world famous beach .\ncruise whitsundays also provide a seamless and hassle - free island resort connections service for arriving and departing passengers . you will travel on one of three modern vessels , custom designed to provide passenger comfort and maximum enjoyment .\ncruise whitsundays operates a range of comfortable cruising vessels to the great barrier reef . all of our vessels are high speed catamarans with spacious air conditioned lounges , large outer viewing decks , bars serving refreshments and comfortable seating .\ncombine two of the whitsundays best day tours with ocean rafting and tallship derwent hunter ! .\nwhitehaven beach is a definite ' must see ' in the whitsundays . the crystal clear aqua waters and pristine white silica sand stretch for over seven kilometres along whitsunday island , the largest of the 74 islands in the whitsundays . no other day cruise allows you this much time to explore the wonders of whitehaven beach !\nexperience the great barrier reef on our new seabob guided tours . the seabob jet is safe , fun and easy to operate . it allows you to play both on the surface or cruise underwater . learn about the marine life and stunning coral as you cruise past .\nsee the absolute best of the best ! walk up to the hill inlet lookout , chill out on whitehaven beach and go exploring . what an amazing day out ! this day cruise allows you to spend more time exploring the wonders of whitehaven beach that any other cruise .\nif you have a tour or regular product that you think could be part of the shorex on - board the cruise ships , tourism whitsundays can assist members to make the right connections with the inbound tour operators ( itos ) .\ncruise whitsundays island resort transfer service connects great barrier reef airport at hamilton island to airlie beach . it also connects whitsunday coast airport at proserpine through to hamilton island , as well as providing a service between the islands and the mainland .\ncruise whitsundays\u2019 ferries operate directly from the airport pontoon just 100 metres from the arrivals hall . there is a ferry to meet most flights with a departure as close as possible to touchdown ( generally within 30 - 45 minutes ) . passengers should go to the cruise whitsundays desk in the arrival concourse . there are transfers available to daydream , long island and the mainland , airlie beach . departing guests similarly arrive directly at the airport on a ferry timed to suit flight departures .\njan continued , \u201cwe also want to congratulate big4 adventure whitsunday for taking out silver , as well as pinnacles resort and cruise whitsundays for representing the region . to have four whitsunday operators there on a national level is a huge achievement . \u201d\nif you just want to cruise the islands at your leisure and hop on & off where you please , check out our island hopper pass .\nthe cr\u00e8me de la cr\u00e8me of the whitsundays , hamilton and hayman islands are home to a handful of world - class resorts and some of the best views you\u2019re likely to see while in the whitsundays .\nexperience the wonders of the whitsundays on this full day cruise on board camira \u2013 our big purple catamaran ! sail through the azure blue waters of the whitsunday islands , walk to hill inlet , snorkel the inner reef and enjoy a delicious bbq lunch .\nthose wanting a more upbeat and hands - on approach to their whitsundays cruise / tours experience can kick things up a notch by heading out on the open water with local operator whitsunday jetski tours , who specialise in catering for the more adventurous traveller .\nexperience the wonders of the whitsundays on this full day cruise on board camira \u2013 their big purple catamaran ! sail through the azure blue waters of the whitsunday islands , walk to hill inlet , snorkelling the inner reef and enjoy a sumptuous barbecue lunch .\ncruise whitsundays will deliver you and your partner to whitehaven beach where you\u2019ll be served with a buffet salad picnic , including barbequed meat and fish . to top it off , you\u2019ll dine right on the white sandy shores , overlooking the azure blue waters .\nthe day cruise includes a gourmet burger served on the beach with side salads . morning and afternoon tea is served on board with complimentary tea and coffee .\nconsisting of a sail or cruise and accommodation in airlie beach or on an island such as daydream island or hamilton island . for more information . . .\nin 2014 , cruise whitsundays has donated over $ 100 , 000 worth of financial and in - kind contributions to local events , charities , fundraisers and community groups . we are proud to have been involved in and to support so many wonderful events and causes !\nthe whitsundays is blessed with having 74 islands and 66 of the islands are still in their natural state .\nboard their whitehaven vessel for the scenic cruise to this magnificent beach . your cruise vessel has expansive seating areas inside and out and your friendly skipper will provide an informative commentary on the history and natural wonders of the area . sit back and breathe in the sea air , sip a wine or beer and marvel at the 74 island wonders of the whitsundays , starting with views of passage peak and the imposing pentecost island .\nport ratings and how they help determine itineraries : after each cruise , passengers fill out surveys on their journey and experiences . port scores are ratings out of 100 - ports which consistently achieve over 90 are likely to be included in as many itineraries as practical . factors key to creating positive impression for cruise passengers include :\ni am disgusted at having to pay full rate of $ 124 return for my dependent teenager in his final year of high school on the cruise whitsundays ferry from airlie beach to hamilton island . in my initial enquiry the day before booking , i was told . . .\ntwo iconic destinations ! cruise through the magnificent whitsunday islands to whitehaven beach and hamilton island . step ashore and explore at each island for a day out that will be the highlight of your holiday ! whitehaven and hamilton are two of the whitsundays - and australias - most well - known spots . they are famous for good reason . . . take this day cruise and find out for yourself why they are such popular places to visit !\naustralia ' s most popular award winning beach in the whitsundays . 7 kilometers of beautiful pure white silica sand .\nthe famous whitehaven beach has been named queensland ' s best beach and rates in the top ten beaches in the world ! you won ' t want to miss australia ' s most photographed beach and what better way to see it in one day , than cruise whitsundays whitehaven beach full day cruise ! on this tour you will explore both northern and southern ends of spectacular whitehaven beach , which stretches for over seven kilometres along picturesque whitsunday island .\nwine and basic nibbles were provided on our sunset cruise , and as the sun set , a full moonrise appeared on the horizon above the ocean . it was magic .\ncruise whitsundays\u2019 fleet features the largest and most comfortable ships in the archipelago and on board you\u2019ll find spacious air - conditioned lounges , large viewing decks , wide screen televisions providing information on the resorts and local area , as well as a bar serving a full range of drinks and snacks .\nbrowse our whitsundays experiences available here - including tours , cruises and more - to book an island adventure online today .\nthe cruise ship industry in the whitsundays has been growing steadily , with more ships docking in airlie beach and on hamilton island every year . the beautiful whitsundays has a range of shore excursions on offer covering all the iconic experiences of a whitsunday holiday - from trips to the great barrier reef to go snorkelling or diving , to visits to the world - famous whitehaven beach , to scenic flights over the islands .\nthis is the perfect\nhop on , hop off\noption , allowing you to cruise through the islands as you please ! explore the whitsundays at your leisure . thhe high speed vessels cruise around the whitsunday islands all day transferring guests and day trippers between the mainland and daydream and hamilton islands . if you would like to do your own thing then arm yourself with a pass , timetable and map then set out exploring the whitsunday islands on your very own itinerary .\ncruise , snorkel , scuba dive , swim with the fish while they are being fed , or simply relax and enjoy the scenery . on illusions , the choice is yours .\nour staff are smiley , bubbly and helpful and are a huge asset to cruise whitsundays . they really do have our travellers enjoyment at heart and have a lot of fun on the job . they ' re all trained in their areas of work and adhere to strict safety standards onboard our vessels .\ntimetable and prices subject to change without notice in line with airline schedule changes . travel is subject to our conditions of carriage - held in our offices or can be viewed on our website . cruise whitsundays can not be held responsible for missed flights due to late arrival at airline check - in counter .\nif you are a senior or a youth * , then it ' s your lucky day ! you receive 10 % discount off any of our day cruise experiences ! that ' s even more reason to explore the whitsundays ! note : you must show your id upon check in . can be booked online .\nthis fully inclusive day cruise is an absolutely amazing way to see the whitsunday islands national park and beautiful whitehaven beach . it is one of the most varied and exciting days on offer .\nwith the aim of persuading all businesses working on the great barrier reef to operate free of plastic straws , marine biologist and cruise attendant nicole nash has declared war on disposable polypropylene straws .\ncruise whitsundays provide a fantastic selection of island transfers , day cruise experiences and activities throughout the whitsunday islands national park and the great barrier reef marine park . their day cruises include visits to great barrier reef camira sailing adventure to whitehaven beach and island escape day cruises to daydream island resort and spa & hamilton island as well as a selection of cruises to whitehaven beach and airlie beach . they even offer the opportunity to spend the night under the stars at their outer great barrier reef pontoon with reefsleep !\nthis year marks the 4th year of the annual cruise whitsundays airlie beach running festival which will be held saturday 16 and sunday 17 july 2016 . staged in one of australia ' s most popular holiday destinations , the festival is the whitsunday ' s premier running event and the region ' s largest mass participation event .\nthree days in one . . . this is the ultimate award - winning whitsundays day tour offering speed , adventure and fun !\nbreakfast with koalas , explore secluded sandy coves , conquer the climb up passage peak and enjoy the best views in the whitsundays .\ndespite weathering damaging winds and significant flooding as a result of cyclone debbie earlier this year , the whitsundays have taken the queensland tourism awards by storm . just seven months after the tropical cyclone ravages the whitsundays leaving a trail of destruction in its wake , whitsundays tourism operators have been recognised for their resilience with a swag of awards at an industry gala held at the brisbane convention centre .\nsv whitehaven is a 72ft \u2018beach boat\u2019 and was designed to cruise tropical waters in style and comfort . she takes a maximum of 24 passengers on board the boat , and with big open decks to sunbathe on , plenty of on deck seating and huge aft deck with permanent shade she is the ideal safari boat . this cruise will take you to all the highlighted areas of the whitsundays from whitehaven beach , the national park , islands for bushwalks / games and the most pristine snorkeling locations on the inner barrier reef .\nexplore the whitsundays on a full day guided tour of 3 beautiful islands . cruise through the maritime national park seeing the more remote bays , islands and beaches , and step ashore at 3 of the regions best resorts and enjoy their great attractions . this is perfect for those who want to see it all in one day .\nday sail to the best kept secret of the whitsundays , stone haven and caves cove , located in the whitsunday group of islands in the great barrier reef marine park . sail , explore , swim and snorkel with the most environmentally friendly cruise the whitsundays has to offer . be part of a group of up to only eight passengers or private charter the yacht for the day . catering only for small groups , this eco tourism experience will be cherished forever .\nan epic blast around airlies pioneer bay . this action packed tour is by far the best value for money tour in the whitsundays !\nall fishing charters have all the hear you need supplied . stryker sportsfishing is a new era for personalised ultimate fishing experiences in the whitsundays\njump on board a classic tallship for a sail in the whitsundays to the world renowned whitehaven beach . stroll along whitehaven beach . snorkel at dumbbell among the most magnificent coral in the whitsundays . help set the sails of chill on deck . experience the sailing of yesteryear .\ni\u2019m sorry to hear that you and your family had a bad experience onboard camira . cruise whitsundays is committed to customer service excellence and the relevant staff will receive refresher training in light of your feedback . i\u2019m also sorry to hear of the mix up with your transport . we have provided this feedback to our transport partner . - danielle\nif you want to experience an authentic day of sailing in the whitsundays , southern cross is perfect for you . sail to the most beautiful parts of the whitsundays with the chance to try your hand at helping hoist the main or trim the sails , even joining the captain at the helm to steer - southern cross offers a fun day on the water with real sailing and an amazing itinerary . you will also get to a opportunity to snorkel , swim and relax as you cruise around the whitsunday islands . southern cross was built for all wind conditions , making her the perfect boat for sailing around the whitsundays .\nthese are relaxed trips that are a far cry from the \u201cparty boat\u201d style atmosphere available on different tours , so if you ' re looking for that type of cruise you may want to look elsewhere .\nthis is a fully inclusive day cruise , you don\u2019t need to reach for your wallet ! all activities , morning and afternoon tea , a delicious barbecue lunch and all drinks are included whilst on board .\nexplore the whitsundays on a full day guided tour of two of the most famous tropical islands in the region - hamilton island daydream island resort and spa . cruise through the maritime national park seeing the more remote bays , islands and beaches , and step ashore on two of the best resorts on offer and enjoy their great attractions . . .\ncruise whitsundays is part of the experience australia group . the experience australia group is a newly established national business focussed on bringing australia ' s most iconic experiences to life . the experience australia group is australian - owned , has a growing national footprint , and is fast positioning itself as one of the largest experiential tourism businesses in the country .\nscience lesson of the day : the colour of the water in the whitsundays is caused by fine particles of suspended siliceous sediment reflecting light .\ngo wild on hamilton island ! australian bush and wildlife is so different to anywhere else in the world . this day cruise lets you go wild on hamilton island , taking in lovely sea vistas as you explore . cruise azure waters of the whitsundays , check out true aussie bush and wildlife , and enjoy spectacular vistas ! this day cruise is great for all ages and the whole family ! hamilton island is known the world over as fun tropical holiday spot with sandy coves and underwater treasures to explore . not so widely appreciated is that seventy percent of the island is untouched native bushland with pristine views , bush trails and fascinating wildlife . hamilton island is home to wallabies and goannas , sea eagles , kites , ospreys , sulphur - crested cockatoos and kookaburras .\nevery direction you turn , you ' ll find some new experience to capture your heart . that ' s what makes the whitsundays so special .\nour uniquely hawaiian style eco tours introduce guests to the beauty of the whitsundays , airlie beach , aboard the hawaiian sailing outrigger canoe , ohana .\naccess the underwater world of the whitsundays and great barrier reef from the back of our custom designed 23m dive and snorkel vessel , island explorer .\nthe australian bridal industry academy have announced the finalists in their twentieth annual queensland bridal industry awards . this year nine whitsundays vendors have been nominated .\ndiscover the \u201cwild side\u201d of the whitsundays with ocean rafting , where you\u2019ll jet boat around some of the most gorgeous islands and snorkel pristine reefs .\nthe average water temperature in the whitsundays is 26 degrees celcius year - round . it\u2019s also a pretty fancy place to show off your yacht .\npicturesque whitehaven beach is one of the whitsundays ' premier natural attractions . guests can swim in the crystal clear waters , walk along the pristine beach , take a guided walk to chance bay , join in a game of beach volleyball or just relax on the beach . guests on the full day whitehaven beach cruise enjoy a walk up to the hill inlet .\nbuilding . the fish feeding was a highlight my daughter loves animals this was a definite highlight for her . on trip back was a little bumpy and again the staff were first class . well done to cruise whitsunday\nthe whitsundays isn ' t all just about hitting the reef particularly for those who are planning to make the trip with kids along for the ride .\nthe ferries are comfortable vessels with air - conditioning , plasma screens providing information on resorts and the whitsundays , a full range of drinks and snacks .\nthe uk edition of famous fashion magazine cosmopolitan has named australia ' s whitsundays the world ' s second most instagrammable holiday destination . falling just behind mykonos in greece , the magazine published an online article that listed the world ' s most instagrammable destinations in which the whitsundays was showcased at number 2 .\nthe whitsundays are a popular holiday destination renowned for their relaxed , tropical island atmosphere and proximity to the great barrier reef . however , not every whitsundays holiday is all coral and beaches , there are actually a number of other unique experiences you can enjoy while visiting this magical part of north queensland .\nthe whitsundays has positioned itself as an area of growth and it appears that national brands agree , with a number of national retailers investing in the region . indicating confidence in the region , local real estate is seeing a number of national retailers recently leasing properties in and around airlie beach and the whitsundays .\nit ' s here that local operator air whitsundays come in , providing some truly epic adventures above some of the most recognisable and iconic parts of the region \u2013 many of the best shots you ' ve likely seen in promotional material showing off the whitsundays ' beauty have been captured on flights just like these .\npart island , part relaxation oasis , daydream island is another offering of the whitsundays that is both easily accessible and a wonderful spot to de - stress .\ntallship adventures is a family run charter company in the whitsundays , offering award winning day sailing adventures on one of australia\u2019s most remarkable vessels , derwent hunter .\ntropical cyclone debbie hit tropical north queensland hard and unfortunately the whitsundays were not spared from her destructive force . some islands were hit worse than others , with some having to close down while others were able to continue operating almost immediately . following a concerted clean - up effort , the whitsundays are looking forward to welcoming back guests now and into the future . the sun is still shining , the water is still beautiful and you will still enjoy a wonderful whitsundays holiday .\naward winning cruise whitsundays is the region\u2019s largest and most experienced marine operator offering a range of eco - friendly day cruises and island resort connections . cruises visit the great barrier reef where you can snorkel amongst the abundant marine life and colourful corals or visit world famous whitehaven beach , one of the most photographed beaches and truly spectacular . travel aboard our modern air - conditioned fleet of vessels .\ntallship adventures is a family run sailing company offering award winning day sailing adventures in the whitsundays . tallship adventures has won numerous awards for adventure tourism and ecotourism .\nsecluded beaches , coral reefs & towering hoop pines . palm bay resort on long island whitsundays offers a tranquil and secluded space to relax , rejuvenate and escape .\nit was at the whitsundays airport on their way back home that a melbourne couple learnt they had won the division one saturday gold lotto draw 3853 this week .\ntake off from airlie beach and enjoy stunning aerial views as air whitsundays seaplanes fly you ( in style ) to beautiful whitehaven beach . get those cameras ready !\nnowhere else on the queensland coast can you experience so much in one location . in proserpine , you can cruise around in pristine crocodile country as well as tour through freshwater wetland habitat , melaleuca forest and a mangrove ecosystem . proserpine river eco tours is based in the whitsundays and our tour is a unique nature experience , which offers you an exciting day trip into the realm of the saltwater crocodile .\nthe whitsundays is excited to announce that come november , the popular holiday destination will have its first full service five star resort on the mainland . a serious upgrade is currently underway at the famous mirage whitsundays resort which will see it receive construction of a new fine dining restaurant and health centre and a new five star rating .\nin many ways , this provides the best of both worlds \u2013 you get all the sightseeing of your standard cruise tour , but also a dose of adrenaline and physicality , ticking two boxes at once for a single one - off price .\ngreat barrier reef environmental management charge ( emc ) included in your cruise fare is a per head fee which goes to the government . the money collected is used by the authority for the management and protection of the great barrier reef marine park .\nport of airlie is your gateway to the islands ! port of airlie is cruise whitsundays brand new maritime terminal featuring airport style check - in and baggage conveyor belts , a large caf\u00e9 with indoor and outdoor eating areas , a gift shop and comfortable seated waiting areas . port of airlie is located at 24 the cove road , right next to town , so it\u2019s an easy 7 minute walk from martinique whitsunday resort .\nstep ashore at world - famous whitehaven this fantastic half day cruise takes you past some of the whitsundays remote areas , beautiful bays , peaceful islands and onto dazzling whitehaven beach . prepare to be dazzled by the breathtaking beauty and vivid white sand of whitehaven beach on whitsunday island . this uninhabited island is one of australias true gems and the journey to the beach is spectacular too ! pack your sunnies and a camera !\nvisiting some of the more secret spots in the whitsundays , you\u2019ll get to see a side of the islands and reef that you won\u2019t see on any other day tour .\nwe ' re always striving to go that step further and be the best we can be . we recently won major tour and / or transport operator in the whitsundays !\na recent travel survey has ranked the whitsundays among the top 10 of the most popular regional holiday destinations in australia for the july school holidays . the results of the survey placed the whitsundays in eighth place on the list , alongside a number of other north queensland holiday destinations including port douglas and cairns , who took out the top spot .\nbut i should probably address the elephant in the room before i explain why i love the whitsundays so damn much and have now visited this part of australia three times .\naward winning ' cruise whitsundays ' is the whitsundays largest and most experienced marine tourism operator offering a range of day cruises and island resort connections . cruises visit the great barrier reef ( reefworld and knuckle reef pontoons ) , whitehaven beach and island resorts on hamilton island and daydream island . the multi - award winning great barrier reefsleep overnight experience is australia ' s most unique accommodation . ' resort connections ' provide services between island resorts and the whitsunday coast and connecting the region ' s airports arrivals and departures . there are also tailor - made activities for the conference , incentive and weddings market .\ngreat barrier reef day cruise to reefworld , 7 days a week . reefworld consists of two floating platforms with fresh water showers , children ' s swimming enclosures and lare open sundeck and shaded areas , underwater theatrette style observatory , dive and snorkel platforms .\na picnic lunch in a chiller pack is included for you to enjoy at your leisure . it includes a tasty wrap , fruit , a cookie , yoghurt and a bottle of water . afternoon tea is included on the cruise back from whitehaven beach .\nowner description : award winning ' cruise whitsundays ' is the whitsundays largest and most experienced marine tourism operator offering a range of day cruises and island resort connections . cruises visit the great barrier reef ( reefworld and knuckle reef pontoons ) , whitehaven beach and island resorts on hamilton island and daydream island . the multi - award winning great barrier reefsleep overnight experience is australia ' s most unique accommodation . ' resort connections ' provide services between island resorts and the whitsunday coast and connecting the region ' s airports arrivals and departures . there are also tailor - made activities for the conference , incentive and weddings market .\nthe great barrier reef extends for 2300kms . the whitsundays are blessed with having island fringing coral reefs , which are perfect for snorkelling and exploring . for more information . . .\nplease note that only one discount is eligible per booking . discounts are not available for resort connection services , reefsleep , hamilton adrenalin , airlie beach attractions or whitsundays crocodile safari .\npeter and jan were also quick to point out that they are extremely proud to be based in the whitsundays . \u201cwe operate in the one of the most beautiful places in the world , the whitsundays , and have the opportunity to showcase one of australia\u2019s most iconic beaches , whitehaven beach and hill inlet , on a daily basis , \u201d jan said .\ntwelve months on from tropical cyclone debbie and powerlines have now been run underground , ensuring the lights stay on next time the whitsundays bears the brunt of queensland\u2019s unpredictable tropical weather .\nall prices are in australian dollars and include gst & airport levies . children 4 - 14 years inclusive . infants under 4 , no charge however please advise at the time of booking when an infant is travelling . timetable and prices subject to change without notice in line with airline schedule changes . cruise whitsundays cannot be held responsible for missed flights due to late arrival at airline check - in counter . travel subject to our conditions of carriage .\nwhile all of the islands of the whitsundays are spectacular in their own way , the region wouldn ' t be what it is without all the watery goodness that makes it possible .\nchartering a yacht in the whitsundays is perfect for a conference and incentive meeting , team building or an educational camp . consider sailing for a wedding ! for more information . . .\nthere\u2019s no need to think big when heading out for a holiday on the waters of the whitsundays . despite the vastness of the calm waters , whitsunday bareboat charters prove that it really is a small world after all . with no prior experience you can set sail on a yacht from queensland\u2019s hamilton island marina and skipper yourself around the stunning islands of the whitsundays .\nthe whitsundays have long been recognised as one of australia\u2019s most iconic destinations but now the holiday hot spot has achieved a new milestone \u2013 receiving a spot on the board of australian monopoly . beating other popular spots such as tropical north queensland and the gold coast , the whitsundays have been immortalised in an aussie version of the family favourite board game following a public vote .\nless than a week after cyclone debbie wreaked havoc across north - eastern queensland , tour boats have returned to the water in the whitsundays islands . although resorts on hamilton island and daydream island bore the brunt of the cyclone\u2019s fury , tour operator asher telford said that most boats survived and that it was an exciting day in the whitsundays as many businesses returned to normal .\npromising yourself you ' d make the time to visit the breathtaking whitsundays ? just never seem to get around to it ? just like your diet , you ' ll start planning it ' tomorrow ' ? well tomorrow never comes , and the time to visit the whitsundays is now with visitors set to spike over new year ' s and the chinese new year period .\nwe went on a full day cruise in june 2018 . we went to hamilton island in the morning and whitehaven in the afternoon . crew on board boat were very nice and tend to leave you to your own thing . hamilton island was beautiful and a . . .\nthe whitsundays are a group of 74 islands and islets , rated as one of the world\u2019s most beautiful sailing grounds . you\u2019ll get the best start to your holiday from ou . . .\nexciting news out of the whitsunday regional council this week as councillors unanimously voted in favour of beginning international charter flights to and from the whitsundays in 2016 . pitched by specialist air charter firm avmin , the first international destination to connect the whitsundays to the rest of the world will be new zealand . asia was also acknowledged as a growing market that will be targeted shortly after .\nwe took the half day cruise and you have enough time to make everything that they have planned . it\u2019s so beautiful and everything is very good organised . good for everyone . very delicious fruits and muffins on board . if you take the day tour you also . . .\nenjoy a leisurely cruise along the full length of the beach , across hill inlet to a landing point . from here a guided walk following the path and history of the whitsunday traditional owners , the ngaro people , will lead you to the lookout and that picture postcard view !\nthe whitsundays and the great barrier reef truly are one of the natural wonders of the world . we ' re working to ensure something so special should be conserved for future generations to enjoy .\non a tour of the whitsundays region last month , tourism industry and development minister kate jones announced a $ 2 million injection of state funds to support six new tourism projects in the area .\ndid you know ? captain cook first sailed through the whitsundays on june 4 , 1770 . cook named the area after the day he sailed through \u2013 \u2018whitsunday\u2019 \u2013 the seventh sunday after easter .\nthere is something incredibly unique about the water in the whitsundays . it\u2019s the kind of vivid turquoise you see when dreaming about tropical holidays accompanied by baby powder white sand and colourful beach umbrellas .\nthrow in a bunch of thoughtful extras included such as bottled water ( a necessity to wash out the salt taste you ' ll no doubt end up with ) , courtesy photos taken for you during the tour that provide a great way to commemorate the experience , and return accommodation pickups / drop offs and you ' ve got a comprehensive and fast - paced way to see some great whitsundays highlights in a fun , lighthearted and more daring manner than your average relaxed cruise itinerary .\ngreat barrier reef environmental management charge ( emc ) included in your cruise fare is a per head fee which goes to the government . the money collected is used by the great barrier reef marine park authority ( gbrmpa ) for the management and protection of the great barrier reef marine park .\nas the country ' s most photographed beach , it ' s also no surprise that whitehaven beach is thus the target destination of numerous tour and cruise operators \u2013 some of which are mentioned previously on this list \u2013 who aim to bring eager guests to catch a glimpse of its offerings .\nthe whitsundays has many high quality experiences in natural areas that showcase unique australian environment and wildlife . australia\u2019s eco certification program recognises tourism operators who provide genuine environmentally friendly tours , attraction and accommodation products .\nexplore the whitsundays sailing onboard the famous southern cross , visit the hill inlet lookout , whitehaven beach and snorkel an island reef stop . guests can help to sail if they want to get involved .\nby the same token , the whitsundays ' long island is thus one of the first and easiest to recommend ports of call for those who may not have a ton of time allocated for their holiday .\nit ' s only fitting that hamilton island , which is widely considered one of the most family - friendly islands in the whitsundays , is home to a popular wildlife attraction , wild life hamilton island .\nlooking for things to do in the whitsundays ? you ' ll never run out of activities and relaxation opportunities in this idyllic island chain with the great barrier reef at its doorstep ! renowned as one of australia ' s premier getaway hubs , visitors to the whitsunday islands can discover the mystical sea life below the water with a scuba or snorkelling tour , or stay above with a jet ski adventure or a cruise to the famed pristine sands of whitehaven beach - recently voted the most beautiful beach in australia . named australia ' s top destination to experience for 2013 and runner - up in 2014 in our public polls , the whitsundays is true paradise that can all be attained while staying within australian waters .\nchoose between two tour options for an amazing day of adventure in the whitsundays ! cruise around the whitsunday islands on board a comfortable catamaran on a full day trip that ' s great for the whole family . see the reef up close during a glass bottom boat tour , or take the opportunity to go snorkelling around the beautiful corals . on both tours , you will also get to check out whitehaven beach , and for those wishing to visit hill inlet lookout you can do so on the ultimate experience tour .\nthe speed of the ocean rafts means that within the allotted tour time you ' ll cover a fairly substantial chunk of the whitsundays as they wind their way in and out of the various bodies of water .\nif you ' re after options and diversity when visiting the whitsundays , then few other places can compare to basing yourself on hamilton island \u2013 it ' s got a smorgasbord of ways to spend your time .\nlearn to sail in the whitsundays sail training courses designed to meet skills from beginners to professional yacht career development . duration from 3 to 23 days , including working holiday programs for youth markets and educational school programs\nthe waters of solway passage lead them to the famous whitehaven beach , a definite ' must see ' in the whitsundays . the crystal clear aqua waters and pristine white silica sand stretch for over seven kilometres along whitsunday island , the largest of the 74 islands in the whitsundays . it ' s mother nature at her best - the most photographed beach in australia and named ' queensland ' s most beautiful beach ' .\na month since cyclone debbie caused widespread damage in the whitsundays , tourism operators have put rival resort islands around the world on notice , telling holidaymakers to grab their beach towels and leave their passports at home ."]}
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", "topic": 2}], "title": "camara ( social enterprise )", "paragraphs": ["camara is a social enterprise using technology to deliver skills to improve education in communities around the world .\npending successful piloting , camara\u2019s education hubs believes in scaling a successful delivery model the identified target audience guided by social enterprise principles .\ncamara adopts a social enterprise model that sells the camara package to schools at heavily subsidised prices making them affordable and valued to even the most disadvantaged communities .\nmichele eccher , 2014 .\nsocial enterprise in ireland : the camara education experience ,\neuricse working papers 1474 , euricse ( european research institute on cooperative and social enterprises ) .\nwe connect ireland\u2019s leading business people and experts with social entrepreneurs to help them achieve maximum social impact .\nwe deliver targeted support to social entrepreneurs , helping them to build strong foundations and drive lasting social change .\nwe support social entrepreneurs directly through our dedicated social entrepreneurs ireland team and through our network of supporters and advisors .\nsocial entrepreneurs ireland ( sei ) directly supports the early stage development of social entrepreneurs by providing a range of supports .\nwe provide funding to social entrepreneurs to help them to take their solution to a social problem to the next level .\nthe first part of this work gives an up - to - date representation of the irish social enterprise sector , while in the second part camara education is presented as a specific case of successful irish social enterprise . the camara education model will be presented , together with the results obtained and the beneficial impact on society it generates .\n\u201ca social economy enterprise operates like a business , produces goods and services for the market , but manages its operations and redirects its surpluses in pursuit of social and environmental goals . \u201d \u2013 defining the social economy , by fiona salkie , senior policy analyst , wd headquarters , edmonton\nthe concept \ufffdsocial enterprise\ufffd , despite being widespread , is still of difficult interpretation . what is certain is that social enterprises bring great benefits to different communities or groups of disadvantaged people by managing economic activities . this paper analyzes the situation of social enterprises in ireland , being ireland an example of a country in which social enterprises still do not have a nationally accepted and agreed definition . the first part of this work gives an up - to - date representation of the irish social enterprise sector , while in the second part camara education is presented as a specific case of successful irish social enterprise . the camara education model will be presented , together with the results obtained and the beneficial impact on society it generates .\nthese supports consist of financial investment in social entrepreneurs , technical training , peer networking , mentoring and links to other social entrepreneur networks .\neccher , michele , social enterprise in ireland : the camara education experience ( december 12 , 2014 ) . euricse working papers , 74 | 14 . available at ssrn : urltoken or urltoken\nin 2011 camara won the first prize in corporate social responsibility at the irish software association industry awards .\nthe concept \u201csocial enterprise\u201d , despite being widespread , is still of difficult interpretation . what is certain is that social enterprises bring great benefits to different communities or groups of disadvantaged people by managing economic activities . this paper analyzes the situation of social enterprises in ireland , being ireland an example of a country in which social enterprises still do not have a nationally accepted and agreed definition .\nin 2008 cormac lynch , camara founder and group ceo , won the social category and overall david manley award .\ncamara education was delighted to be awarded with best use of technology for education or training at the 13th annual ict excellence awards in dublin on may 16th . the judges were impressed by camara\u2019s social enterprise model and particularly noted the organisation\u2019s reach and impact .\nthe camara team was delighted to win the \u2018best use of technology for education or training\u2019 at the ict excellence awards , held in dublin on may 16th . this prestigious accolade underlines how camara has grown to become an established and internationally respected social enterprise .\nsite visits started at camara education , an international charity operating as a social enterprise that sends refurbished computers and provides digital literacy trainings to educational institutions in africa and ireland . in 2015 they handled about 25 000 computers and half of them was reused and installed at schools .\nfind out more about social entrepreneurs ireland , who we are and why we do what we do .\nidea4africa was chosen for the future partner prize and will be working alongside our school enterprise challenge team to bring our programmes to more schools in rwanda .\ncamara has four values that we demonstrate every day through our behaviour and that are the essence of camara . when you engage with camara you will see these demonstrated :\nin each operational country , camara education undertakes a broad contextual analysis . this process allows for the analysis and articulation of the environment in which individual camara\u2019s education hubs currently operate . this analysis considers camara\u2019s key strategic drivers , the educational needs per country and the circumstances and variables that currently influence camara\u2019s capacity to achieve intended results and the successful demonstration of those results . the output of this phase is a refined educationally focused strategy based on social enterprise principles that articulates clear steps to implementation of such strategy .\ncamara is an international social enterprise that reuses computers to deliver 21st century skills and improve education in disadvantaged communities across africa , haiti and ireland . at our it equipment collection and refurbishment centre in london , we securely data erase and refurbish old computer equipment for reuse . anything that cannot be reused is properly recycled at an authorised weee facility in the uk .\ncamara education operates as a social enterprise and thus generates a significant proportion of its own revenue . schools are charged for camara services at a heavily subsidised price , in order to make them more affordable for those in the most disadvantaged areas . income from the sale of computers , recycling and provision of services only partly covers our costs . camara still relies on external funding to make up the deficit and most importantly to enable us to reach our three strategic goals \u2018prove , improve and scale\u2019 .\npwc is donating 640 computers to disadvantaged schools via camara education \u2013 an irish charity with a mission to enhance education . the social enterprise has provided digital literacy skills to over 500 , 000 children from disadvantaged communities in africa , ireland and jamaica . since the beginning of its partnership with camara , pwc has donated over 2 , 500 computers to date , resulting in an improved education for some 50 , 000 children in disadvantaged communities .\nsince its inception , \u20ac1 . 65m of funding , as well as professional business support , has been provided to 20 irish social entrepreneurs .\nmy name is martina hynes and i joined camara education last february 2016 as a volunteer . i chose to volunteer with camara because i believe in the cause and the work camara education does .\nin 2012 camara education received the lord mayor ' s award , this honoured camara for its special contribution to dublin and its citizens .\na social entrepreneur is someone with a business head and a social heart , and someone who has the spirit , energy and drive of successful business entrepreneurs , but rather than building profitable businesses , their core purpose is to improve and enhance society , changing communities for the better , says sei .\nteach a man to fish and idea4africa , together , have trained 15 teachers in rwanda to implement the school enterprise challenge in their classrooms with plans to train an additional 35 by 2020 .\nthe organisation is a hybrid \u2013 operating as a social enterprise and raising its own funds , but also managing donor funds . the core business of the educational hubs is to sell the e - labs ( refurbished desktops ) , educational content and training to schools at heavily subsidised rates ; meaning that whilst camara earns a portion of its own income , a significant bulk of the remainder is made up by donor funding .\nthe pan african awards reward the very best projects which are using enterprise and entrepreneurship to innovate in the field of education . teach a man to fish manage the awards using their expertise in enterprise education and highlight inspirational models and projects through their large network of educational organisations and schools and their work aims to eradicate poverty by providing good quality , low - cost , relevant education to young people in developing countries .\nour volunteers are at the very core of what we do and have been since the beginning . find out what it\u2019s like to work with a dynamic social enterprise , learn valuable skills and give your career a boost . whether you\u2019re looking to gain hands on practical skills in our computer workshop or take up one of our office volunteer positions , we\u2019d love to hear from you .\nmeet geraldine . geraldine is one of our workshop technicians in our camara dublin hq . geraldine gives us her perspective of being a volunteer with camara here :\ncamara was founded in 2005 and since then has impacted over two million learners .\nby donating their old equipment for reuse rather than recycling , pwc is promoting maximum environmental benefit in addition to social and educational value . a recent survey done by camara found half of irish companies mistakenly thought recycling was more beneficial to the environment than reuse .\nthe pan african awards is an annual competition run with the generous support of the saville foundation . the competition seeks out the very best organisations who are using enterprise and entrepreneurship to innovate in the field of education in africa .\ncamara education limited is registered with the revenue commissioners ( chy 16922 ) in ireland , camara learning limited is registered with the charities commission ( 1135540 ) in england and camara education inc is registered as a 501 ( c ) 3 organisation in the us .\nin 2011 camara education reached the 15th place of the deloitte technology fast 50 award .\ncamara currently has several job vacancies based in ireland , the uk and africa . please highlight these exciting opportunities to anyone who has expressed an interest in working with camara .\nnow , organisations providing young people with hands - on business experience or using community - based business solutions to fund education have the chance to win $ 15 , 000 usd for their work through the pan - african awards for enterprise in education .\ntake an action challenge , sponsor a computer , an elearning centre or fundraise for camara .\nwe load edubuntu and the camara educational package full of learning resources for teachers and students .\nin 2012 camara rwanda , a hub of camara education , received the ' japanese award for most innovative development project ' at the 12th annual global development network conference in january 2011 .\nestablished as part of the guinness 250th celebrations , the arthur guinness fund is an investment programme that honours the philanthropic legacy of arthur guinness by supporting the vision and enterprising spirit of social entrepreneurs in ireland .\nthe partnership between camara and dell will improve access to technology and improve computer literacy skills in schools in dublin and limerick . in dublin , camara will provide training on google apps admin training and teacher training , whereas the limerick school will work with camara and dell on interactive whiteboards .\ncamara education inc . is a registered 501 ( c ) 3 in the us camara learning limited is registered with the charities commission ( 1135540 ) in england camara education limited is registered with the revenue commissioners ( chy 16922 ) in ireland website build & development by volunteers marcin banaszak and lisa harrison on behalf of camara education ltd . theme designed by elegant themes | powered by wordpress\nsee how camara and dell are working together to reuse your technology and bridge the digital divide .\nguinness & co is inviting applications from social enterprises in ireland to vie for a chance to obtain between \u20ac50 , 000 and \u20ac100 , 000 each in the upcoming arthur guinness fund to help move their ventures forward .\nin 2013 camara education received an ict excellence award for best use of technology in education or training .\ncamara education is an irish registered charity dedicated to improving education through technology . this role is to support camara in processing the computers in the dublin workshop so that they are ready for shipment to africa .\nguinness has also invested in projects in africa , indonesia , the us and the uk . most recently , guinness announced a global partnership with ashoka to enable the deployment of the funds to new social entrepreneurial projects around the world .\nin 2016 camara education received an innovative programme of the year 2016 d\u00f3chas awards with imlango programme in kenya .\nwe are very lucky in camara to have so many people interested in volunteering with us , and so are not always in a position to offer a volunteer place immediately . if you would like to find out about new roles , follow us on social media where we post all our up and coming positions , or sign up to our quarterly newsletter at the bottom of the page and we will keep you up to date with what\u2019s happening at camara .\ncamara education is fortunate to have so many dedicated people who give their time for free , to support the work we do . volunteers bring a diverse range of skills , knowledge and expertise to the camara team . volunteers include college students , unemployed skilled workers and recent graduates using their knowledge at camara to obtain further work experience .\nthe finished product is boxed and shipped to one of camara\u2019s education hubs in east africa , caribbean and ireland .\nrecreate is a social enterprise scrap store with surplus materials collected from businesses . all imaginable kinds of objects and materials diverted from waste stream and here made available for a creative work . members of the scrap store , including individuals , schools or artists are given unlimited access to the stock and apparently everything can find a new purpose once made available . creative workshops organized by recreate and other initiatives allow children and adults including persons with special needs to work together because unlike in a traditional education process , in a creative process everyone can find their way to participate .\ntoday camara education together with lord puttnam , ireland\u2019s digital champion and john lonergan former governor of mountjoy , launched its strategy for 2017 - 2020 . we here at camara education believe that quality education and youth empowerment are the . . .\nvolunteer expenses policy \u2013 volunteers give their time and skills free of charge however camara will reimburse any out - of - pocket travel expenses you may incur in the course of undertaking voluntary work for the organisation , provided these have previously been agreed upon by your supervisor . please note , camara do not reimburse any travel expenses to and from the camara workshop .\ntoday marks world humanitarian day , a day to promote social empowering stories and honor those around the world who have helped improve the livelihood of poverty stricken people around the world . ireland is the 11th highest provider of assistance in the world and we . . .\ncamara offers volunteering opportunities throughout the year . our volunteers include college students , recent graduates and unemployed skilled workers . in return for their time and expertise , camara offers individuals the opportunity to find out what it\u2019s like to work with a dynamic and innovative organisation and to gain real work experience in their field . volunteers bring passion , commitment , and new perspectives to camara , which is vital for the development of the organisation and camara gains enormous benefit from the contributions of supporters .\nin 2012 camara education ranked 32nd at the deloitte technology fast 50 award that honours business growth , technological innovation and entrepreneurial spirit .\n\u2013 camara recognises that volunteers have the right to raise grievances about any matter related to their volunteering ( this could be in relation to another volunteer , a member of the paid staff , or the manner in which they are being treated by camara ) .\nby vincent k . bwalya , training manager \u2013 camara zambia the battle between microsoft windows and the ubuntu operating system in zambia\u2019s new curriculum has been an oppressing debate for some time , until the introduction of camara\u2019s grades 8 and 9 computer studies . . .\ncamara education are delighted to announce the launch of our 2014 annual report . camara education is committed to closing the digital divide by improving education in disadvantaged communities around the world . in 2014 , we delivered training to 4 , 299 educators and . . .\nto date , \u20ac1 . 65m has been awarded to a range of social entrepreneurial initiatives that are committed to making a positive and sustainable impact on communities all over ireland . successful projects in the current process will be eligible to receive between \u20ac50 , 000 and \u20ac100 , 000 each .\ntraining typically consists of an ict literacy course called camara ict skillbuilder for teachers , intel\u2019s teach programme or cisco it essentials computer maintenance .\ncamara kenya was successful in a bid to install 20 elearning centres in schools in kwale , in the south coast of mombasa . camara is very excited to work with usaid and the haki centre on this venture and believes that this is the beginning of a prosperous relationship .\non 19th june 2013 camara was honoured to welcome president of ireland , michael d . higgins to the official opening of the chapelizod premises .\nsharing practical employment skills . significant transfer of skills takes place through the volunteer programmes ; this has improved volunteer\u2019s skill - sets and employability . camara serves educational institutes in the area in which it has established education hubs and sub - hubs . we have criteria for those educational institutes we do not serve ; however , it is not common for them to approach camara but rather to purchase new technology . in most camara countries , the vast majority of schools are labelled as disadvantaged . camara focuses on the most disadvantaged schools that have electricity and the financial resources required .\nthe aim of this policy is to communicate the commitment of camara and to ensure that there is adherence to best practice for working with volunteers .\ncamara are committed to providing a a child - friendly and child - safe environment in all aspects of it\u2019s business . see full policy here .\ncamara takes in computers from individuals and businesses alike . every computer donated to camara is wiped seven times using dban in accordance with us department of defence standard 5220 . 22 - m before being refurbished and loaded with a new operating system and educational software . the new operating system is generally linux known as camara ubuntu 10 . 4 for africa and windows 7 for ireland and the caribbean . computers are boxed and shipped to one of 10 camara\u2019s education hubs in east africa , caribbean and ireland . the education hub then sells the computer to \u2018approved\u2019 schools at a heavily subsidised price . to gain approval , the school must have a well ventilated and secure computer room with appropriate surge protection . the camara package to schools consists of :\ncamara\u2019s hub in dublin is experiencing a shortage of computer monitors . at present there are 2 , 000 refurbished computers without accompanying monitors in the workshop . for the month of august , every organisation that gives 10 working monitors will receive a free camara t - shirt as a token of our appreciation .\nthe volunteer handbook has been designed as a practical guide to aid volunteers get oriented quickly in camara . it also contains a number of policies as follows :\nthis quarter brought with it significant developments for camara\u2019s activities in haiti , with the opening of five elearning centres . the team worked extremely hard to push through this project , which has been kindly sponsored by the digicel foundation . several irish and haitian organisations have worked in collaboration with camara to ensure the elearning centres were installed .\nthe welfare of its volunteers is of paramount importance to camara . the grievance procedure is in place to ensure that all volunteers are dealt with in a fair manner .\nin the majority of schools where camara has installed computers , educators have little or no knowledge of how to use them . therefore as part of our contract with them , camara organises a variety of training programs , aimed at educators and principals , which allows them to effectively use the computers as learning tools . this training consists of :\nthe camara network consists of education hubs , which are independent local entities responsible for the front - line delivery of the camara model to educational institutes within their respective countries . there are currently six education hubs in africa ( located in kenya , lesotho , tanzania , uganda , zambia and ethiopia ) and one education hub in ireland . the ultimate governance and decision - making authority of the hubs are the local boards . the chair of these boards in developing hubs is a direct employee of camara education ltd .\njohn fitzsimons , and mark fox , camara\u2019s business development manager , attended the event and are pictured here receiving the award from grace o\u2019rourke veitch , the country manager of citrix .\n\u201cwe are delighted with this further donation by pwc who are our single biggest donor , \u201d said john fitzsimons , camara education ceo . \u201ccamara students receive a key skill for the 21st century : digital literacy , as well as a hugely improved education . we need more organisations and individuals to take pwc\u2019s lead and insist that used computers are reused for education . \u201d\noccasionally , there may be a problem or complaint made about a volunteer\u2019s behaviour . although this is very rare , camara believes it is important that problems or complaints are dealt with fairly , openly and consistently . the procedure explained here will be followed in the event of an issue arising . in all situations camara strives to ensure that the people involved are treated fairly\nvolunteering with camara has helped me a lot in developing new office skills . i feel very rewarded and positive , as i have been able to contribute good ideas to improve the work processes .\na critical part of any camara intervention or operation is to provide proof of the intended and unintended impacts of any developed programs . this allows camara to refine and remodel where required thus providing a better solution to our identified target educational institutes . it also allows us to report to our partners and other stakeholders in the ict in education domain on the successes and challenges encountered in implementing any programme developed .\ncamara\u2019s new elearning centre at the ministry of education in zambia highlights the importance being placed on ict in the country . the development of a digitally literate population is at the forefront of the government\u2019s agenda .\n\u201ci started volunteering with camara as i wanted to learn new it skills and at the same time contribute to the goals of camara . i like the job satisfaction the role provides in successfully repairing / refurbishing laptops . i also appreciate the learning curve\u2014it never ends and always satisfies . there\u2019s something new to learn almost every day in camara with either hardware or software . before joining camara , opening a laptop would have been out of the question . now , routinely , we change screens , hard drives , ram and keyboards , in addition to solving driver or other software issues . it\u2019s great to share knowledge and skills with other ( newer ) volunteers and see them benefit from it . the most satisfying aspect of my role is to prepare the product to as high a standard as possible and meet delivery deadlines . one of the great things about camara is that the training is often carried out by other volunteers and is always freely shared . both staff and volunteers alike definitely make me feel like a valuable member of the organisation . \u201d\ncamara education is delighted to be officially announced as one of the three winners of the pan african awards for entrepreneurship in education 2016 run by teach a man to fish . there were over 400 applicant organisations .\nthe president praised the success of camara , noting that so much had been achieved in just 7 years . he also underlined the importance of irish businesses disposing of their it equipment in a socially responsible manner .\nan important camara ' s single donor is pwc , the company has donated over 2 , 500 computers . noel carroll , director of it for pwc said\nas part of our corporate responsibility programme at pwc , we are delighted to continue our support of camara\u2019s work in improving education through technology in ireland and africa . it is very satisfying to know that the computers will be reused to benefit the education of children in disadvantaged schools .\n\u2018\u2018the work camara is doing is meaningful\u2014it can help the needy in the local area and in africa . i feel like i have helped them indirectly . i enjoyed contacting potential donors , since i could interact with them and tell about the work camara is doing . it was also rewarding to follow up the donations , as i frequently received positive feedback of camara\u2019s work\u2014it motivated me to do better in my role . i have improved my communication skills e . g . how to write a professional email and call potential donors . while volunteering in camara , i felt like i was a part of a big family . we helped each other and we worked as a team . the most satisfying aspect about my role was arranging collections and then receiving the equipment . i think the most valuable aspect was contacting donors and working with people from different places , as we could have cultural exchange in the office\u201d\ncamara education ethiopia signed a memorandum of understanding with unesco international institute for capacity building in africa ( iicba ) to collaborate on teacher training and development programmes . this initiative has received positive feedback and recognition from the highest levels at unesco .\nthe ict excellence awards highlight the achievements of ireland\u2019s technology industry and camara is pleased to receive such prestigious recognition , especially considering the esteemed competition who were also shortlisted . john fitzsimons , ceo of camara education , echoed this by saying : \u201cto be nominated with the likes of hp , hmh and oracle is an honour . to then win the award was a great validation of the work done by our supporters , staff and volunteers across the 12 countries we operate in . \u201d\nwe load the hardware with educational content and ship it to camara\u2019s in - country education hubs ; who go on to supply it to schools along with teacher training in ict , maintenance support and at the end of life , facilitate recycling .\ncamara education is hugely honoured and excited to announce the imlango project is the winner of the d\u00f3chas \u201cinnovative programme of the year\u201d award . the d\u00f3chas awards celebrate innovative and inspiring work by people and organisations in ireland working for global . . .\nthis process is ongoing and focuses firstly on process evaluation to ensure that camara are delivering an effective solution as intended . additionally the key focus is on program evaluation to focus on the success and challenges at outcome and impact level of the program .\ncamara is a registered charity in ireland , the uk and the us . the hub network has grown to include two computer refurbishment hubs ( dublin and london ) and six education hubs ( ethiopia , kenya , tanzania , zambia , lesotho and ireland ) .\nthey operate refurbishment hubs ( in dublin , belfast and london ) where the collect and refurbish redundant computers and load them with educational information . these are then shipped out to their education hubs , independent local entities responsible for the delivery of camara\u2019s services in :\nthe second quarter of 2013 has seen some exciting developments for camara education . in total , 1 , 761 computers were distributed to elearning centres , 1 , 018 teachers were trained and another 37 , 000 students are on their way to becoming digitally literate . in addition , we have had significant progress on partner development , won a prestigious award and had some high profile visitors . camara\u2019s success would not be possible without the invaluable contribution from all our dedicated volunteers , staff , sponsors and supporters , so continued thanks .\ncamara adheres to all health and safety legislation to provide a healthy work environment , as far as is practicable and as set out in the company health and safety statement . employees and volunteers also have responsibilities for their own safety and should be aware of these .\nevery computer that camara reuses gives 21 children digital literacy . if you consider the amount of computers discarded in ireland alone , over 5 , 000 , 000 children could receive 21st century computer skills . this will only happen if attitudes toward computer reuse change in ireland .\ncamara education is delighted to be officially announced as one of the three winners of the pan african awards for entrepreneurship in education 2016 run by teach a man to fish . there were over 400 applicant organisations . the pan african awards reward the very best . . .\nthis quarter saw the partnership between camara jamaica and the digicel foundation go from strength to strength , with the installation of 28 new elearning centres . project 1 , 000 is geared towards meeting the united nation\u2019s millennium development goal of achieving 100 per cent literacy by 2015 .\nnicola burns is an irish volunteer who recently has returned from a trip to kenya having volunteered in a girls rescue centre with cara projects . while on her travels , nicola visited a camara education school and she recounts her experience below : a family friend put . . .\naccording to the united nations department of social and economic affairs , whilst populations across the world are stabilising in size , both africa and asia are in the midst of substantial changes in the size of their youth populations . by 2030 it is predicted that the number of youth in africa will have increased by 42 % . according to the same report , many of these countries experiencing rapid growth amongst their youth are at risk of ever increasing youth unemployment . it is against this backdrop and with empowering young people to be agents of progress and entrepreneurship in mind that the pan african awards for entrepreneurship in education exists .\nthis blog is one of a series of four , written by jamie ball , a freelance journalist who travelled to ethiopia , kenya and tanzania on behalf of camara education . being of a generation that chiefly , but misleadingly , associates ethiopia with famine , it being referred . . .\nup to 500 , 000 computers are discarded in ireland every year , half of which are still in perfect working order . with demand for computers from schools in africa , jamaica and ireland far exceeding the available supply , camara urges all organisations to make computer reuse a priority as pwc have done .\ncamara would like to sincerely thank the fundraising efforts of the eaglemoss team in essex , who walked 80km over 3 ( extremely hot ! ) days in order to raise money to fund elearning centres in two ethiopian schools . for more information about their efforts , take a look at their fundraising page .\ncamara regards environmental protection as an integral and essential part of good business practice . we are committed to achieving and maintaining a high standard of environmental quality in all of our operations , to the protection of health and the environment and are determined to minimise any adverse impacts as a result of our activities .\ncamara welcomes volunteers in the workshop from all walks of life . some join us for short time college work placements and others are longer - term . read nigel\u2019s story below and learn more about his experience of volunteering with camara . we work with many colleges offering volunteer placements to those who have recently completed / in the process of completing a pc maintenance or similar course and welcome applications for those seeking work experience . our partners include national college ireland , fast track to it , it tallaght and it carlow amongst others , and we work closely with placement advisors to ensure positions are relevant and appropriate for students .\neddie started work with camara a year ago , having been offered a place on the t\u00fas back - to - work scheme . eddie\u2019s role sees him log every computer that comes through the door of the chapelizod workshop into the camara database . it\u2019s a hectic role which keeps him on his toes . \u201ci\u2019d say i\u2019ve logged somewhere between 25 , 000 and 30 , 000 computers since i\u2019ve started here . i\u2019ve really enjoyed my time here . i\u2019m gonna be sending out some cvs soon , and hopefully something comes up . everyone here has been great and i\u2019ll definitely miss it when i leave . hopefully jim ( workshop manager ) gives me a good reference . \u201d read more about eddie here\nthe environment through the reuse of technology . camara regards environmental protection as an integral and essential part of good business practice . we are committed to achieving and maintaining a high standard of environmental quality in all of our operations , to the protection of health and the environment , and are determined to minimise any adverse impacts as a result of our activities .\ncamara recognises that in order to achieve our goals we need to involve volunteers . we regard volunteers as a valuable resource and encourage them to get involved at all levels of the organisation and within all appropriate activities . we aim to train , support and supervise our volunteers to the best of our abilities and to act quickly and fairly if difficulties arise .\n\u201c iknowledge is a unique programme that camara education delivers to achieve the goal of improving the educational outcomes and life opportunities for young people . it provides beneficiaries with the platforms , skills and support to be entrepreneurs in their community . it enables beneficiaries to generate revenue that funds on - going costs of ict - based solutions provided by the project . \u201d\nhaving worked in finance for over ten years david made the big decision to change careers and completed a post - grad in public relations before taking up a 6 month volunteer placement with camara as the media and communications officer . this is what he had to say about his role . \u201cwhile many placements in pr can revolve around doing very menial tasks , the role at camara is very hands - on . from day one i was given projects to work on which were solely my responsibility . with such a small number of employees in the office , everyone really has to take ownership of their own jobs , so it is a great opportunity to prove myself in a new role and develop new skills . \u201d you can read david\u2019s blog here .\nthe pilot phase allows camara\u2019s education hubs to test out its constructed delivery model on a sample of schools over a defined period . this ensures that the processes for delivery of the model are complementary to the intended success of the developed solution and can allow for any redesign of elements if required . this also involves testing of the monitoring and evaluation tools to measure the success of the developed solution .\ndignity at work policy \u2013 camara is fully committed to implementing and promoting measures to protect the dignity of employees and volunteers and to encourage respect for fellow colleagues . this is achieved by creating a work environment free from harassment , sexual harassment , bullying , racism and disrespectful behaviour , by dealing effectively with any complaints of such conduct , and also by welcoming diversity and promoting employment / volunteering equality .\nequal opportunities policy \u2013 camara is committed to policies and practices that provide equality of opportunity for all , protect the dignity of employees and volunteers and promote respect for others at work . all employees / volunteers are required to take personal and individual responsibility to comply with these policies in order to ensure they behave in a non - discriminatory way , and do not participate in any acts of inappropriate behaviour , harassment or bullying .\n\u201cas part of our corporate responsibility programme at pwc , we are delighted to continue our support of camara\u2019s work in improving education through technology in ireland and africa , \u201d said noel carroll , director of it for pwc . \u201cit is very satisfying to know that the computers will be reused to benefit the education of children in disadvantaged schools . we would urge companies and individuals when disposing of computers to consider reuse before recycling . \u201d\nevery computer that is donated to camara is wiped in accordance with us department of defence standard 5220 . 22 - m and certification is provided to verify the process . once fully refurbished , these computers are loaded with educational software , and together with teacher training , technical support , and end - of - life recycling , can give thousands of people from marginalised communities the opportunity to break the cycle of poverty they find themselves in .\n\u201ci can\u2019t even begin to tell you how i feel about camara . it was a great journey that lasted only six months , but i will remember it forever . the people are amazing . the most satisfying aspect about my role was the diversity\u00ad\u2014i got to work with lots of different people and do different things . the people i worked with were very willing to teach me . angelo ( our it manager ) was amazing\u2014he took so much time to teach me .\nafter spending 3 months in south africa and also some time in moldova in childrens\u2019 homes , i was able to see that none of the children had access to computers , and that they had very little learning material available , whilst their happiness and eagerness to learn was obvious . i also adopted a little girl from south africa and helping camara is as if i am doing my job to help change somehow the lives of the children i met . i wish i could do more to help to improve their lives .\nin the four years from 2017 to 2020 , camara will improve the quality of education for an additional three million students . key to achieving this is being rigorous in the measurement of our impact . more importantly , we need to relentlessly act upon those measurements to ensure we are meeting the needs of our educators and young people . by effecting continued systemic change in the education systems we work in we will broaden our impact to a far larger population . in addition our efforts will be contributing , to , amongst others , the sustainable development goal 4 ; quality education .\ni thoroughly enjoy the satisfaction of completing a task . i receive good instructions and training to conduct my role and love learning more about computers . i come to camara education every tuesday to volunteer as i admire the work of the organisation very much . i know the need for education in ireland and every country in the world . computers are important for the future but are very expensive and it is great to be able to recycle them . i would encourage other woman to go for it and sign up to be a workshop technician . it\u2019s good fun and you learn loads .\nlimerick aims to be \u2018lighthouse\u2019 for smart cities as part of \u20ac6 . 5m eu project\nan extra \u20ac500 , 000 of funding and support has been added to the next fund . the arthur guinness fund re - opened for applications yesterday , tuesday , 1 november .\nsince establishing the arthur guinness fund in 2009 , \u20ac7 . 4m has been invested in the fund . this figure includes the \u20ac2 . 5m allocated to the arthur guinness fund in ireland .\nearlier this year , as part of the arthur\u2019s day celebrations in september , guinness committed to adding a further \u20ac500 , 000 to the arthur guinness fund .\nto make the arthur guinness fund accessible to as wide a range of projects and initiatives as possible , applications are sought under two main categories .\nfirstly , established projects ( termed as take - off projects ) , which have had proven working models in operation for two to five years and can demonstrate the long - term impact they are having in their communities , are eligible to receive financial support up to \u20ac100 , 000 . this funding will be provided over two years along with a comprehensive business - mentoring programme with a view to taking their work to the next level . this includes additional expertise and practical support from diageo ireland through workshops , seminars and training .\nprojects that have been established in the last two years ( termed as start - up projects ) are also invited to apply to receive up to \u20ac50 , 000 in funding plus the professional mentoring support over two years . this award is specifically aimed at start - up projects that require a springboard to help turn their visions into a reality .\nshaping the right environment for men to rebuild their self - esteem during unemployment , and much more .\n\u201cby supporting innovative and inspiring projects , the arthur guinness fund is providing a much - needed spark to bring about long - lasting positive change in our society . as we now enter the third year , it is really exciting to be able to see and be inspired by the tangible results of the arthur guinness fund , especially with the projects which are now entering their second year of the programme ,\nsaid peter o\u2019brien , corporate relations director , diageo western europe .\nwe recognise how difficult it can be for projects like these to secure funding and professional business mentoring . guinness is delighted to be able to support them both financially and through our bespoke support and mentoring programme in order to further the work they do in their communities ,\nhe said .\napplications to the arthur guinness fund remain open until 5pm on wednesday , 30 november 2011 . those interested in applying can download an application form from the arthur guinness fund website .\nvitartes \u2013 a web platform which enables in care patients to remain connected with their families , friends and the outside world .\nsuas \u2013 a service learning programme for young irish people to help them become the leaders of the future .\nsign up to receive weekly alerts bringing the best of urltoken straight to your inbox .\nall content copyright 2002 - 2018 silicon republic knowledge & events management ltd . reproduction without explicit permission is prohibited . all rights reserved . designed by zero - g and urltoken\nour website uses cookies to improve your experience . please visit our privacy policy page for more information about cookies and how we use them .\nfoodcloud makes the redistribution of surplus food as easy as possible , matching businesses with too much food , with charities in their community that have too little , tackling food waste and food poverty in the process .\nthe irish men\u2019s sheds association was established with the purpose of supporting the development and sustainability of men\u2019s sheds on the island of ireland , advancing the health and well - being of all its members .\ngiy ( grow it yourself ) ireland is on a mission to encourage people from all walks of life and of all ages to grow their own food and to provide them with the practical skills they need to do so successfully .\n\u201ci was a mother with two children , a lawyer , and a not - so - bad golf player . one day i went to my gp because my handwriting was getting smaller and my fingers started to shake on my right hand . a week later i was diagnosed with parkinson\u2019s . they told me it was degenerative , progressive and incurable . i was devastated . i cried on the couch for months . eventually i thought to myself , i should stop crying and do something about this . there must be another way ! i was never the sort of person who gives up on things easily , you see . so i spent the next eight years working out what parkinson\u2019s was about . i started blogging about my experiences around the same time because people wanted to hear my story . in the following months , it made it into the top 40 recommended medical blogs in the us . but i was very frustrated that there was nothing going on in ireland at the time . one evening i set up a charity page , designed the logo and named it move for parkinson\u2019s . as einstein says , \u2018nothing happens until something moves . \u2019 and it proved to be true ; with life , with research , and with parkinson\u2019s too .\n\u201cparkinson\u2019s really hits me at times not only physically , but mentally . there are times i get into a very low and sad mood for hours , and it\u2019s very hard to get back from it . the medication doesn\u2019t lift me out from there anyway , what the doctors never tell you is about the toolbox i use to get me out from that dark place . i went to move for parkinson\u2019s where they told me about the importance of that toolbox . it\u2019s filled with things that makes me happy , pictures of my grandkids and my parents , pictures i had of being on holidays , notes of achievements , a pressed flower from my grandson , a couple of little stones and rocks i would have picked up that bring me back to a place where things were happy . little things . this is a way of moving your mind just the way you have to move your body when you exercise . your brain senses that you were happy and it lifts you back . maybe not straight away but you can sense that this won\u2019t last forever . you have to move everything . taking the medications is certainly only a part of the story ! \u201d\nis a non - profit international educational organisation dedicated to delivering real impact through technology by inspiring and empowering a young generation to 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{"id": 54394, "summary": [{"text": "impark ( imperial parking corporation ) is one of the largest parking management companies in north america , operating approximately 3,400 parking facilities with 9,000 employees in more than 240 cities across the united states and canada .", "topic": 13}, {"text": "on july 26th , 2011 , the ontario teachers ' pension plan announced that it had acquired impark for an undisclosed sum .", "topic": 20}, {"text": "on october 1st , 2015 , impark announced that it had completed the acquisition of the assets of san francisco parking , inc. ( \" city park \" ) , a parking management company based in san francisco , california .", "topic": 39}, {"text": "on april 8th , 2016 , impark acquired republic parking system to create one of north america 's biggest parking management companies .", "topic": 20}, {"text": "as a division of impark , republic parking will maintain its headquarters in chattanooga and its name on more than 770 properties the company operates for cites and airports across the country . ", "topic": 38}], "title": "impark", "paragraphs": ["impark has more than 9 , 000 employees at more than 3 , 400 locations across north america . but impark generally serves bigger and different markets than does republic parking .\nimpark 112 \u2013 10th avenue se calgary , ab t2g 0r1 phone : 403 . 299 . 7275\nimpark 212 \u2013 1626 richter street kelowna , bc v1y 2m3 phone : 250 . 763 . 9905\nimpark 102 \u2013 1800 11th ave regina , sk s4p 0h8 phone : 306 . 352 . 2681\nimpark 90 northline , unit 2 toronto , on m4b 3e5 phone : 416 . 369 . 1801\nimpark 5 - 90 market avenue winnipeg , mb r3b 0p3 phone : 204 . 943 . 3578\nimpark 100 s 5th street suite 1750 minneapolis , mn 55402 phone : 612 . 341 . 8000\nimpark 106 \u2013 1700 - 7th avenue seattle , wa 98101 phone : 206 . 381 . 1789\nimpark 10239 \u2013 107th st . edmonton , ab , t5j 1k1 phone : 780 . 420 . 1976\nimpark 8455 colesville road , suite 750 silver spring , md 20910 phone : 301 . 563 . 1700\nimpark 954 w . washington blvd suite 200 chicago , il 60607 phone : 312 . 226 . 0174\nimpark 307 seventh avenue , suite 301 new york , ny 10001 phone : 212 . 937 . 8660\nimpark 1010 rue sherbrooke ouest , suite 440 montr\u00e9al , qu\u00e9bec h3a 2r7 phone : 514 . 875 . 5626\nimpark 720 n . water street suite # p723 milwaukee , wi 53202 phone : 414 . 273 . 7241\ncity center parking was acquired by impark in december 2012 , and has become the branch headquarters for the city .\nimpark ( storefront ) 1078 west pender street vancouver , bc , v6e 2n7 phone : 604 . 331 . 7288\nimpark # 202 - 150 victoria st . kamloops , bc , v2c 1z7 phone : 250 . 372 . 0203\nimpark 1442 osprey dr . , unit # 1 ancaster , on l9g 4v5 phone : 905 . 648 . 5131\nimpark ( suburban office ) phone : 604 . 420 . 6446 hours : monday \u2013 friday , 8am \u2013 5pm\nallan copping , chief executive for imperial parking , called republic\na perfect fit\nfor the growing impark business .\nimpark ( suburban office ) suite 300 , 9940 lougheed hwy burnaby , bc v3j 1n3 phone : 604 . 420 . 6446\nimpark 1496 lower water street , suite 425 , box 6 halifax , ns b3j 1r9 phone : 902 . 423 . 1126\nimpark ( downtown office ) 601 w cordova street , suite 300 vancouver , bc v6b 1g1 phone : 604 . 681 . 7311\nimpark city centre towers \u2013 main floor 12 - 275 dundas street london , on n6a 5b6 phone : 519 . 433 . 7511\nimpark is owned by the ontario teachers ' pension plan and has made other acquisitions to expand its u . s . presence . last october , impark bought san francisco parking inc . , which operates under the city park brand at 85 facilities in the san francisco area .\n1740 cesar chavez street , unit 2w san francisco , ca 94124 impark phone : 415 . 227 . 0114 citypark phone : 415 . 495 . 3909\nimpark corporate office 601 w cordova street , suite 300 vancouver , bc v6b 1g1 phone : 604 . 681 . 7311 hours : monday \u2013 friday , 8am \u2013 5pm\nimpark 150 isabella street , suite 300 ottawa , on k1s 5p7 phone : 613 . 234 . 6119 hours : monday \u2013 friday , 8 : 00am \u2013 4 : 30pm\nimpark , through its operating companies , imperial parking canada corporation and imperial parking ( u . s . ) , llc , provides parking management services , via a number of wholly owned subsidiaries . some operate as independent entities in particular markets , while others provide specialized services and support in meeting overall needs of clients and customers throughout the impark network .\nas a division of impark , republic parking will maintain its headquarters in chattanooga and its name on more than 770 properties the company operates for cites and airports across the country .\ndlc has continued to grow under the impark banner and has been selected for key parking operations contracts such as the consolidated car rental shuttle bus operation at baltimore washington international airport .\nimpark manages over 3 , 400 locations in the u . s . and canada . if you park regularly at the same location , monthly parking may be right for you .\nwhen you sign up for impark monthly parking , you\u2019ll gain access to our self - serve website that enables you to easily manage your account online . you\u2019ll be able to :\nthe official profile for info & updates from impark , one of north america ' s largest parking providers . we\u2019re here to help weekdays from 7am - 3 : 30pm pst .\nimpark customer service office ( storefront ) 601 w cordova street , suite 300 vancouver , bc v6b 1g1 phone : 604 . 331 . 7288 hours : monday \u2013 friday , 8am \u2013 5pm\nimpark began operations in vancouver , bc , in 1962 with a single surface parking lot . the simple concept of paying attention to service , combined with a strong entrepreneurial drive , led to steady growth during the 1960\u2019s and \u201870\u2019s . by the end of the 1970\u2019s , impark dominated the vancouver market and had established the depth of staff and resources to expand east . growth continued at a rapid pace through the 1980s with impark opening its first lot in the united states in minneapolis . the 1990s saw branch offices established in all of canada\u2019s major cities \u2013 including the acquisition of canada\u2019s ( at the time ) largest parking company , citipark , in 1995 . this move , along with steady growth in new accounts , established impark as the largest parking management firm in canada .\nimpark is one of the largest parking management companies in north america , operating approximately 3 , 600 parking facilities with 8 , 700 employees in more than 330 cities across the united states and canada .\nnote : communications for outstanding impark parking notices are sent in printed letter format only . if you have received an email regarding a notice , you are advised to not click any links contained within and immediately delete it .\nformed in 1978 , dlc parking & transportation grew to become the preeminent provider of parking and shuttle services to healthcare and university campus operations in the philadelphia and southern new jersey . in 2000 , dlc was acquired by impark as the cornerstone of its north east u . s . expansion . over this time , dlc offices have become the impark u . s . headquarters . \u2013 spearheading our growth of commercial parking and specialized shuttle and transportation services .\nimperial parking corp . , based in vancouver , b . c . , and operating under the impark brand , bought berry ' s republic parking system on friday to create one of north america ' s biggest parking management companies .\nsince opening its first location in the united states in the late 1980\u2019s impark has expanded at a rapid pace , including major projects such as an agreement with the san francisco giants to develop and manage 4 , 900 parking spaces surrounding the new pacific bell stadium ( now at & t park ) , miller park in milwaukee , and citi field in new york . expansion into new markets through the 2000\u2019s saw impark firmly established as a true north american leader , and a number of acquisitions including companies in portland and san francisco , and more recently , the acquisition of republic parking in early 2016 , substantially increases impark\u2019s geographic footprint and reach into key market segments such as healthcare , aviation , and municipal parking operations .\ngary beck , who owned the other share of the seattle operation and is president of republic parking northwest , said joining with impark will\ncreate the leading parking operator in the pacific northwest and continue the tradition of service excellence to our clients .\na big thank you to the veterans that participated in the @ usonorthwest ' s red white and blue golf classic , along with the supporting families and sponsors that helped make the day a great success ! impark was proud to sponsor two holes at last week ' s event . urltoken\nit\u2019s only been 8 weeks since impark canada painted its first dynamic symbol of access in collaboration with @ theforwardmove \u2014 and it\u2019s already in use at parking facilities coast - to - coast ! here\u2019s a shot of some freshly painted stalls at @ scienceworldca british columbia in # yvr . urltoken\nrepublic parking and impark operate in most cities under cost - plus management contracts , where operators collect a fee above all parking expenses . but as parking moves toward computer apps , remote payments and automated lots , management companies and lot owners must spend more to install new technologies and meters .\nis an operating division of impark \u2013 supplying valet services for distinctive clientele in the hotel , restaurants and special events trade . we recognized that there was an unfilled niche for a very different type of valet service \u2013 one that provides first - rate staff for specific clients and their customers , who were not just a contracted service provider , but an actual part of the clients\u2019 service team .\nrepublic was founded on providing a truly hands - on approach to managing parking services for our clients , and i am excited this transaction will see us maintain our commitment to that promise , while taking advantage of the technology and systems platform that impark continues to invest in ,\ntitmus said in an announcement of the sale friday night .\nthis is a ' win - win ' for everyone involved .\nsale of republic creates one of the largest parking lot companies in n . america | times free press\nsale of republic creates one of the largest parking lot companies in n . america\nheadquarters : vancouver , british columbia , canada with u . s . headquarter in philadelphia\nsize : 3 , 400 parking facilities in 34 u . s and canadian cities\nfifty years after the late james c . berry started a business managing a couple of airport parking lots , his heirs have sold what has grown into one of the nation ' s biggest privately owned parking management companies to an even bigger business in the industry .\nscott titmus , president of republic parking systems , speaks about his company ' s merger with another parking giant while in his office in downtown chattanooga , tenn . , on april 7 , 2016 .\nrepublic parking system president scott titmus , who helped negotiate the sale , said the employees and management team will stay in place as well .\nso from the standpoint of the customer , the client or the employee , our goal is for this to be completely seamless . in fact , our objective is that they might not even know this has happened .\nterms of the sale were not disclosed . but with $ 370 million in annual revenue from concessions and service fees from nearly 500 , 000 parking spaces at airports , garages , surface lots and on streets from alaska to panama , republic parking and its related republic parking northwest were among chattanooga ' s biggest family - owned businesses .\nin this 2012 file photo , parking ambassador chris king works the area around the chattanoogan in a republic parking enforcement vehicle wednesday afternoon . the vehicle has a pair of cameras mounted on its top which record license plate numbers .\nthe company ' s headquarters is atop chattanooga ' s tallest office building , which bears the republic name , and will continue to be owned by a berry family - related real estate business .\nin addition to increasing the geography and client base served , the acquisition brings expertise in both the airport and municipal parking sectors , as well as a talented and experienced management team ,\ncopping said friday .\nthere is very little overlap between these two companies and we felt like culturally and operationally this was the best match - up , and we felt fortunate to achieve this at a favorable valuation ,\nsaid titmus , who joined berry in 1995 and has served as republic parking system president since early 2013 .\nberry grew up in the great depression in mississippi and started in the industry parking cars for the allright parking co . he built republic parking system into a national company that in 2011 acquired municipal citation solutions , a software system that operates ticketing systems , to manage parking citations in chattanooga and about 20 other cities .\nstaff photo by doug strickland / chattanooga times free press - may 16 , 2013 . jim berry , owner of the jim berry company , stands in the lobby of the newly remodeled liberty tower thursday in chattanooga , tenn .\nberry , who died in november 2013 at age 82 , owned all of republic parking system in chattanooga and 70 percent of republic parking northwest in seattle .\na family trust that controlled republic parking after berry ' s death made the decision to sell in early 2015 , titmus said .\nnone of berry ' s five children now work for republic parking , although berry ' s daughter - in - law , ashley berry , works in marketing and berry ' s grandson , britton stancell , is general manager of the company ' s chattanooga operations . berry ' s widow , carlydia berry , also has been involved in the business .\ncontact staff writer dave flessner at dflessner @ urltoken or at 423 - 757 - 6340 .\nthis story was updated april 8 at 8 : 15 p . m . to correct the company ' s name to republic parking system in headline and body copy .\nsince its inception in 1966 , republic parking has grown by providing excellent service to clients and customers , and now manages revenues in excess of $ 300 , 000 , 000 annually , operating in 39 states and employing more than 2 , 800 people .\nknown in the industry as one of the best examples of a \u201cboutique\u201d parking company , offering personalized , highly attentive service to a small group of clients .\nsince 1985 advanced has had a policy of managing each parking space to satisfy customer demands for service and client / owner needs for revenue . attention to detail and high - end service are hallmarks of advanced\u2019s operating philosophy .\na full service signage design and production company , with branches in vancouver and toronto . signage for parking structures is a specialized field : our design experts at citisign can provide imaginative and attractive sign packages that keep traffic moving and ensure that customers can find their way to their destination .\ncitisign also produces signs for non - parking related uses . whether it\u2019s temporary signage for an event , or backlit signage for a permanent installation , citisign can deliver .\nour experience at prestigious locations taught us that valet services need to fit the demands of the client and the environment . that\u2019s why we apply a client - specific solution \u2013 whether a hotel , restaurant or other special event .\noperating since 1951 and with over 50 years in the vancouver metropolitan area , metro parking\u2019s reputation has been built on our attention to detail , hands on management , and our ability to treat each location as a unique business . each and every lot that we manage benefits from every employee taking an ownership role in their participation in parking lot management , providing a quick , detailed response to operational issues and our focus never waivers from revenue maximization .\nestablished in 1955 , city center parking ( ccp ) has been an active parking management company for 60 years , operating approx . 200 parking facilities within the portland area . while parking management is their primary focus , ccp also offers a premier private party valet service , performing at events ranging from 10 - 1 , 000 patrons .\nsince 1996 , marcparc\u2019s people driven approach has given them a distinct competitive advantage in the washington d . c . market . with over 50 immaculate and well lit facilities , the company has come to pride itself upon its operational legacy of providing courteous , clean , and professional parking management and valet and transportation services .\nfor meter / lot issues , please call : 403 . 299 . 7275 for monthly parking issues , please call : 1 . 877 . 909 . 6199 for payment notice issues , please call : 1 . 888 . 309 . 9955\ntty for deaf & hard of hearing ( monday \u2013 friday , 8 : 00am \u2013 4 : 00pm pst ) : 1 . 866 . 561 . 2342\nfor meter / lot issues , please call : 780 . 420 . 1976 for monthly parking issues , please call : 1 . 877 . 909 . 6199 for payment notice issues , please call : 1 . 888 . 856 . 5599\nfor meter / lot issues , please call : 1 . 866 . 277 . 5501 for monthly parking issues , please call : 1 . 877 . 909 . 6199 for payment notice issues , please call : 1 . 800 . 315 . 7275\nfor meter / lot issues , please call : 250 . 372 . 0203 for monthly parking issues , please call : 1 . 877 . 909 . 6199 for parking violation issues , please call : 1 . 800 . 315 . 7275\nfor meter / lot issues , please call : 250 . 763 . 9905 for monthly parking issues , please call : 1 . 877 . 909 . 6199 for parking violation issues , please call : 1 . 800 . 315 . 7275\nfor meter / lot issues , please call : 902 . 423 . 1126 for monthly parking issues , please call : 1 . 877 . 909 . 6199 for payment notice issues , please call : 1 . 888 . 909 . 3931\nfor meter / lot issues , please call : 905 . 648 . 5131 for monthly parking issues , please call : 1 . 877 . 909 . 6199 for payment notice issues , please call : 1 . 866 . 646 . 7327\nhours : monday \u2013 friday 8 : 30am \u2013 1 : 00pm appointments can be made for 1 : 00pm \u2013 4 : 00pm by calling 519 . 433 . 7511 ext . 41100 .\nfor meter / lot issues , please call : 519 . 433 . 7511 for monthly parking issues , please call : 1 . 877 . 909 . 6199 for payment notice issues , please call : 1 . 866 . 646 . 7327\nfor meter / lot issues , please call : 514 . 875 . 5626 for monthly parking issues , please call : 1 . 877 . 909 . 6199\nfor meter / lot issues , please call : 613 . 234 . 6119 for monthly parking issues , please call : 1 . 877 . 909 . 6199 for payment notice issues , please call : 1 . 888 . 909 . 3930\n3330 22nd avenue prince george , bc v2n 1p8 phone : 250 . 563 . 8430\nfor meter / lot issues , please call : 250 . 563 . 8430 for monthly parking issues , please call : 1 . 877 . 909 . 6199 for parking violation issues , please call : 1 . 800 . 315 . 7275\nfor meter / lot issues , please call : 306 . 352 . 2681 for monthly parking issues , please call : 1 . 877 . 909 . 6199 for payment notice issues , please call : 1 . 888 . 309 . 9911\nfor monthly parking issues , please call : 1 . 877 . 909 . 6199\nfor payment notice issues , please call : 1 . 888 . 309 . 9911\nfor meter / lot issues , please call : 416 . 369 . 1801 for monthly parking issues , please call : 1 . 877 . 909 . 6199 for payment notice issues , please call : 1 . 877 . 903 . 9933\nfor meter / lot issues , please call : 778 . 370 . 5050 for meter refunds , please call : 604 . 331 . 7118 for monthly parking issues , please call : 1 . 877 . 909 . 6199 for payment notice issues , please call : 1 . 800 . 315 . 7275\nfor meter / lot issues , please call : 204 . 943 . 3578 for monthly parking issues , please call : 1 . 877 . 909 . 6199 for payment notice issues , please call : 1 . 888 . 309 . 9966\nfor immediate service monday \u2013 friday ( 7am \u2013 3 : 30pm pst ) , please contact us directly through our official facebook or twitter accounts .\nfor meter / lot issues , please call : 215 . 829 . 8200 for monthly parking issues , please call : 1 . 877 . 909 . 6199\nfor meter / lot issues , please call : 312 . 226 . 0174 for monthly parking issues , please call : 1 . 877 . 909 . 6199 for payment notices issues , please call : 1 . 888 . 331 . 7122\nfor meter / lot issues , please call : 414 . 273 . 7241 for monthly parking issues , please call : 1 . 877 . 909 . 6199 for payment notices issues , please call : 1 . 888 . 331 . 7122\nfor immediate service monday \u2013 friday ( 7am \u2013 3 : 30pm pst ) , please contact us directly through our official facebook or twitter accounts . common contacts :\nfor meter / lot issues , please call : 612 . 341 . 8000 for monthly parking issues , please call : 1 . 877 . 909 . 6199 for payment notice issues , please call : 1 . 888 . 331 . 7122\nfor monthly parking issues , please call : 1 . 877 . 909 . 6199 for payment notice issues , please call : 1 . 888 . 331 . 7122 tty for deaf & hard of hearing ( monday \u2013 friday , 8 : 00am \u2013 4 : 00pm pst ) : 1 . 866 . 561 . 2342\nfor meter / lot issues , please call : 415 . 227 . 0114 for monthly parking issues , please call : 1 . 877 . 909 . 6199 for payment notice issues , please call : 1 . 888 . 331 . 7122\nto speak with us about managing or leasing your parking facility , please call : 415 . 813 . 4246\nfor meter / lot issues , please call : 206 . 381 . 1789 for monthly parking issues , please call : 1 . 877 . 909 . 6199 for payment notice issues , please call : 1 . 888 . 331 . 7122\nto submit feedback online , please select a category below to be directed to the correct form .\nset your own schedule and come and go from your parking location as you please .\nsecure your parking right now with our lot map search ! tap the button below to begin your search and reserve the spot that\u2019s right for you .\nto access your account for the first time , call 1 . 877 . 909 . 6199 to have our friendly staff configure your online access . if you already have a user name and password , login to your account here .\ni forgot my online username and / or password . how do i retrieve them ?\ncall us at 1 . 877 . 909 . 6199 to have a friendly team member re - set your password\nonly publicly accessible lots currently offering monthly parking are displayed on lot and map search . some lots may only offer hourly parking or may be restricted to residential or business tenants only . please select the nearest location to your search or contact us for alternate lots that may be available\nyour monthly parking pass / permit is valid only at the lot associated with your account . if your parking arrangement includes a parking device such as a mirror hang - tag or decal , the lot number is generally included on that device .\nnb : please note , per your monthly parking terms & conditions , your mirror hang - tag or decal must be face - up and visible through your windshield at all times while your vehicle is parked in your assigned monthly parking lot .\nwhile every effort is made to ensure space will be available , occasionally an event in the area may unexpectedly fill a lot to capacity . if on occasion your lot is full , please contact our customer service department at 1 . 877 . 909 . 6199 and our staff will advise you on temporary alternate arrangements .\nyes , we have easy - to - use validation systems for business owners whereby all or a portion of a customer\u2019s parking fee can be reimbursed or deducted from the customer\u2019s parking fee . these systems include easy - to - use pre - paid validation coupons or reimbursement programs . for further information regarding our validation programs , please contact our office .\nper your monthly parking terms & conditions , a monthly parking contract is not transferable . your friend or co - worker should contact us directly at 1 . 877 . 909 . 6199 or click here to set up their own monthly parking account .\nas long as we receive your cancellation notice by the 7th day of the month , we\u2019ll cancel your parking on the last calendar day of that month . cancellation notices received after the 8th will be cancelled 30 - days later .\nour customer support team is ready to answer your questions monday thru friday , 7 a . m . - 3 : 30 p . m . 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[ 5 ] [ 6 ]\nask a question about working or interviewing at dortch enterprises . our community is ready to answer .\nsonic franchisee lou dortch , of dortch enterprises llc , is said to be in negotiations for the property , which was the former home to a wendy\u2019s drive - through . dortch enterprises is one of the largest restaurant franchise operators in southeast michigan , owning several q\u2019doba mexican grills and more than 35 subways in the area .\nchance richie , ceo of the holding company halo country , llc , bought the 15 locations from grand blanc - based dortch enterprises .\ndortch enterprises taught me organization , inventory skills , communication skills , and management skills . the most enjoyable part of the job for me was the paperwork .\ni have been with this company for 6 years . they are like family . always helpful and understanding . i enjoy working with and for dortch enterprises .\nhis firm , dortch enterprises , is expanding from genesee and oakland counties into detroit . if all goes well , dortch expects to open his 50th subway by year\u2019s end . \u201cfor us , bigger is better , \u201d he says .\nbelow is our dortch enterprises subway store locator . please enter your zip code or allow us to use your location , and we ' ll find you our closest location .\nin 2010 , thomas sold the business to dortch enterprises , which also operates subway restaurants in genesee county and the detroit area , according to the flint journal ' s archives .\nrepresentatives for dortch enterprises , which currently operates 11 halo burger restaurants and more than three dozen subway restaurants , could not immediately be reached for comment for word on a possible opening date .\ndortch enterprises is a paperless company , so you will need to locate and download / print your w - 2 yourself . it ' s easy , though ! use the following link :\nplans are in the works for grand blanc - based dortch enterprises llc to build a new halo burger / subway restaurant at the former country kitchen family restaurant on north belsay road in burton .\ntoday , grand blanc - based dortch enterprises is a $ 30 - million company that just launched its 43rd subway in oakland township . and subway has more than 34 , 600 stores worldwide .\nlou dortch jr . , president of dortch enterprises confirmed the purchase was expected to close on wednesday but said he didn ' t want to go into details because the transaction wasn ' t complete . he said the company would release a statement later this week regarding the sale .\ndortch enterprises llc . are extremely organized on store level and all around a great company to work for . they hire great people and keep only the best manages around , making working easier and more enjoyable .\npolly dortch - conlan , director of marketing for dortch enterprises , which owns the local franchises , said both of the subway restaurants were moved to provide higher visibility and access for customers . she said the stores also feature new , updated menus with brand new state - of - the - art equipment .\nhalo burger employs 200 people . dortch ' s website claims the company has 600 employees .\ngrand blanc - based dortch enterprises llc has filed a site plan review for a 3 , 924 square - foot , 82 - seat halo burger / subway restaurant to occupy the former country kitchen restaurant located at 1166 north belsay road .\nthe dortch family of companies began in the dry cleaning business in 1938 when troy dortch opened his first troy cleaners on lewis street in downtown flint , michigan . in 1980 his son , lou dortch , purchased the company and with the help of his son lou jr , went on to expand the business to 16 locations . today troy cleaners is owned and operated by other members of the dortch family .\ndortch enterprises prides itself on being a family run business who promotes from within . our best asset is our people and our founder said it best ,\nwe ' re not in the restaurant business , we ' re in the people business .\nif you no longer have access to the email address you provided when you were hired by dortch enterprises , or if you do not remember your username , or if you did not register your account , please contact our payroll department at ( 810 ) 771 - 4498 ext . 1061 .\nthat ' s when dortch entered the picture . thomas said he ' s been in negotiations with them for six months .\nlarge , successful franchisees like the dortches have an easier time than small operators getting banks to lend them money , not to mention buying existing stores . but the bigger you get , the more complex things can be . to operate so many subways , dortch enterprises employs a vice president and several managers .\nthe thomas family has sold halo burger to local subway franchisee lou dortch . this includes the downtown flint landmark mentioned in my book .\nand in 1987 , dortch and his father decided to branch out from their dry cleaning business by opening a subway store in flint .\n\u201cwe sell sandwiches , but we\u2019re in the people business , \u201d dortch jr . said . \u201cyou\u2019ve got to out - hire and out - train . \u201d\nit ' s been a pleasure working with dortch enterprises to complete this transaction ,\nrichie said in a statement .\nlou dortch sr . and his entire team run a first - class organization , and we are very excited about the opportunity we have with halo burger . we are very proud of the history of the halo burger brand and what it means to southeast michigan , especially genesee county , and we think our customers will be excited about the improvements we plan on making to our existing locations .\n\u201cit\u2019s been a pleasure working with dortch enterprises to complete this transaction , \u201d said chance richie , ceo of halo country , llc . \u201clou dortch sr . and his entire team run a first - class organization , and we are very excited about the opportunity we have with halo burger . we are very proud of the history of the halo burger brand and what it means to southeast michigan , especially genesee county , and we think our customers will be excited about the improvements we plan on making to our existing locations . \u201d\ndortch enterprises is a fast growing company . working here has taught me to be a strong responsible leader . it has also taught me great conflict resolution skills . my favorite part of the job is doing the weekly inventory , as well as , creating and reviewing the weekly reports . i enjoy working with other managers to analyze their paperwork and helping them fix any problems that i see .\non february 5 , 2013 , dortch halo enterprises sued a grand blanc man who is using @ haloburger twitter handle since 2009 and has been unwilling to turn the handle over to the company with out payment . the man ' s defense is that he is not using it commercial , twitter handles are first come first served and the\nhalo burger\ntrademark was supposedly rejected by the u . s . trademark office for being too similar to another trademark . [ 30 ] dortch halo dropped the lawsuit to\nprevent more controversy .\nin april . [ 31 ]\nthe company started about 30 years ago . and while they make sandwiches and other delectables for a living , dortch - conlan said their company is about the people they employ .\ndortch was unavailable for comment for this story , but negotiations are progressing \u201cwell\u201d according to a sonic spokesperson that was authorized only to speak on background because of the ongoing negotiations .\ndortch enterprises sold the 15 location halo burger chain to halo country llc on january 14 , 2016 . halo country is majority owned by chance richie , who has been involved in investment banking and the oil and gas industry . [ 2 ] with flint water crisis occurring , the three flint and burton locations were handing out free bottled water on january 22 , 2016 with support from coca cola company . [ 37 ]\nmohamed shetiah and his brother fathy own 20 biggby coffee shops . robert leger controls 25 hungry howie\u2019s pizza stores . and louis dortch jr . and his family have built an empire of 43 subways .\n\u201cwe love to offer new interiors and updates , \u201d dortch - conlan said . \u201cour customers really seem to enjoy this . we\u2019re very happy to be part of the communities where we have stores . \u201d\n\u201cwe love the business . we love the brand , \u201d dortch said may 18 , the day his company opened its 42nd subway on 8 mile near dequindre road in detroit . \u201cit\u2019s been really good for us . \u201d\ndortch enterprises overall , was an unorganized and stressful place to work . there was never any direction from upper management and they expect new managers to be able to do everything perfectly without any guidance or help . when something wasnt done right , upper management talked down to you and came off extremely rude . they don ' t care about their employees or their quality of life , as long as it doesnt affect their own quality of life . upper management will often ask for favors and promise benefits that they never follow through with . overall , huge disappointment .\na typical day at dortch enterprises was busy as i like it . i learned how to perfect my customer service . management was not the greatest it could have been better by far . co - workers were for the most part great as with anywhere however there were a few people who did not want to work therefore leaving more for everyone else to do . the hardest part of the job was how they had us do inventory it could have been done in a better way . the most enjoyable part of the job for me was that it was fast paced .\none opened in a gas station in mount morris in february 2012 . [ 7 ] in august 2012 , dortch filed and received approval for a site plan for a joint halo burger - subway location on belsay road in burton . [ 25 ]\nthese days , dortch sr . is semiretired , so his son runs the business , which employs 1 , 200 people . in december , the company acquired halo burger , an 88 - year - old hamburger chain with nine locations in the flint area and birch run .\nin 1987 , when subway had just 1 , 800 locations , louis dortch sr . visited a store in flint and fell in love with the brand . he and his son opened five subways in the flint area in 13 months , using profits they had earned from their dry cleaning business .\nin early march 2014 , the third fully fast casual format location was opened in troy . [ 35 ] the week of july 26 , dortch halo opened it seventeenth location at the brighton mall , brighton . [ 36 ] by 2016 , two locations were closed , troy and clarkston . [ 2 ]\nsubway is fantastic place to work can be alot of fun dortch as a franchise though doesn ' t care much about it ' s managers . managers are kind of on their own with everything within their store when supplies are needed it takes too long to receive like uniforms or maintenance and when human resources are needed to speak on behalf of a situation the company pays no mind and does not have time to care .\nin january 2013 , halo burger ' s fenton location moved to a former burger king building on leroy street . [ 26 ] a new brighton , michigan location was scheduled to open in may in livingston county and would have been their first location in the metro detroit area . [ 27 ] in march , dortch announced plans for 5 oakland county locations : troy , clarkston , novi , bingham farms and farmington hills and an east lansing location to open this year along with the existing announced brighton location . [ 28 ] the joint halo burger - subway burton location opened march 27 . [ 29 ]\nworking for dortch was fairly decent . i would open the store by entering the moneys made the day before to figure out what needed to be deposited to the bank , the day starts with $ 600 . i learned that time management was a must in order to complete daily task by a certain time . i learned how to complete and fill inventory orders . i loved working with my coworkers they were fun and always ready to learn the newest subs . the hardest part of the job was understaffing made everyone ' s work seem harder than it was so people would quit on us often due to pressure . my favorite part of working was the regular customers who became my second family .\ngrand blanc , mi - iconic fast food restaurant chain halo burger has been sold to an investment banker .\nhalo burger started in flint in 1923 as kewpee hotel hamburgers in flint around 1923 and was taken over by bill thomas in the late 1960s .\nthomas turned the restaurant chain into halo burger - - as it is still known around flint and genesee county today .\ncurrently , halo burger has fifteen locations total ; six in flint , two in grand blanc and one each in burton , mt . morris , fenton , birch run , brighton , novi and east lansing .\nrichie said he will focus on introducing new technology , high standards of speed and service , a commitment to the michigan community and ingredients that deliver on halo burger ' s fresh and never frozen promise to each guest .\nthe existing management team and staff are excited to be working with the halo country team ,\njim sutherland , halo burger ' s director of operations said in a statement .\nduring the transaction , chance and his family have really engaged existing management and demonstrated a commitment to halo ' s employees and the halo burger brand .\nhalo country llc is a holding company majority owned and operated by richie , the statement said . richie is a successful entrepreneur with a background in investment banking and the oil and gas industry .\ntogether , we ' re refocusing on the principles that have made halo burger a local favorite for 93 years ,\nrichie said .\nhalo burger will continue to serve the famous boston coolers , olive burgers and qp burgers that keep people coming back every time they are in the area .\ndominic adams is a reporter for the flint journal . contact him at dadams5 @ urltoken or 810 - 241 - 8803 . follow him on twitter , facebook or google + .\nuse of and / or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our user agreement ( updated 5 / 25 / 18 ) and privacy policy and cookie statement ( updated 5 / 25 / 18 ) .\n\u00a9 2018 advance local media llc . all rights reserved ( about us ) . the material on this site may not be reproduced , distributed , transmitted , cached or otherwise used , except with the prior written permission of advance local .\ncommunity rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nhere you can find out about upcoming events and view photo galleries of past events . some events may allow for online registration and the ticket purchase . click the event name to view more details .\nlocation : lansing , michigan time : 5 : 00 - 7 : 00 p . m .\nlocation : bath township , michigan time : 8 : 30 a . m . - 4 : 30 p . m .\nlocation : grand ledge , michigan time : 5 : 00 - 7 : 00 p . m .\nlocation : east lansing , michigan time : 11 : 30 a . m . - 1 : 30 p . m .\nlocation : east lansing , michigan time : 8 : 00 a . m . - 9 : 30 a . m .\nyou may need to adjust the event times in your calendar application for variations in daylight saving time ( dst ) or summer time .\n500 e . michigan ave . st . 200 , lansing , mi 48912 \u00a9 2015 lansing regional chamber of commerce . all rights reserved .\nsubscribe today for full access on your desktop , tablet , and mobile device .\nthe highland subway is now in milford , and the existing milford store moved a few buildings down .\nsubway stores get new locations in milford the highland subway is now in milford , and the existing milford store moved a few buildings down . check out this story on urltoken urltoken\nemployee reanna bruce creates a sub for a customer at the subway store in the prospect hill shopping center in milford . the eatery moved locations from highland . the subway on the south end of milford moved , as well , shifting a few storefronts down by milford and gm roads .\nthe owners of the milford and highland subway stores have moved the fast food franchises , placing both the eateries on opposite ends of the village of milford .\n\u201cwe purchased both of these stores within the past 10 years knowing they had to be moved , \u201d she said . \u201cwe\u2019re always very eager to provide the best access and visibility to our customers . \u201d\nso far , things have worked out great for the subway stores , she added .\n\u201cwe train , support , listen , promote and care about them , \u201d she said . \u201cthis is why the average tenure of our employees is so high . \u201d\nbusiness address : old address 1442 s milford road , highland . new address 530 highland ave . ( prospect hill ) , milford . also old address 137 s milford road , milford . new address 131 s milford road , milford\nhours of operation : both stores are open from 7 a . m . to 10 p . m .\nthese sites are part of the usa today network . their content is produced independently from our newsrooms .\nrestaurants across the flint - area are expected to be under new ownership wednesday , according to ceo terry thomas .\nit is a tough day today ,\nceo terry thomas said from his downtown flint office on saginaw street .\nit was different coming in today . there are a lot of memories here . sometimes , i think i should write a book .\ni ' ve been doing this for 57 years and have loved every day of it ,\nthomas said .\nbut after 66 years , we are selling . today is our last day .\n, which owns 40 subway restaurants in genesee , livingston , shiawassee , oakland , washtenaw and wayne counties , will be the new owners of the nine halo burger locations in genesee county and birch run . the paperwork to transfer ownership is expected to be signed wednesday .\ni tried to turn it over to some key people in the organization ,\nthomas said .\nwe had some issues with the bank , so i backed off on it . my son didn ' t want to do it , so i had to come up with plan b .\ni turned 70 this past year ,\nthomas said .\ni ' ve had a lot going on in life outside of the business . i ' ll take it one day at a time . once they ' re sold , it ' s gonna be so different for me .\nthomas plans to spend some time in florida after the sale . he is unsure what he ' ll do after that but hopes the business doesn ' t change under new ownership .\ni don ' t know why they would ( change it ) ,\nthomas said .\nbusiness is as good now as it ' s ever been .\na halo burger employee said she had been told that\neverything will stay the same .\nterry thomas ' father , bill thomas , began working for sam blair in 1938 at kewpee hotel in downtown flint . blair sold the kewpee burger ( now the q . p . burger ) , which is still one of halo burger ' s most famous sandwiches .\nin 1944 , bill thomas began leasing the business from blair and later from his estate . he bought the downtown vernors ginger ale building in 1951 and in 1958 , he had the chance to purchase the kewpee business in 1958 .\nhe bid against five others and won ,\nterry thomas said .\nhe owned everything but the name .\nbecause bill thomas didn ' t want to pay royalties to a toledo man who purchased the kewpee naming rights , he changed the business name to bill thomas halo burger .\nwe sat down with a bunch of advertising people\nterry thomas said .\neveryone put in their two cents . we had an artist come in and it started with a halo and a cow ' s head . it really was a combination of a bunch of ideas .\nit transpired into a pretty good business and it has done well for us .\nbill thomas passed away in 1973 , but halo burger continued to add locations throughout the area .\nhalo burger was voted the no . 1 burger in michigan according to a 2002 detroit news reader survey . the flint journal named halo burger the no . 1 hamburger in flint in a 1983 newspaper survey .\nburton , mi - - a new halo burger and thrift store may be signs of rejuvenation in business at the corner of belsay road and court street in burton .\nthe cost of improvements to the building , according to the application , will amount to approximately $ 367 , 000 and employ 10 residents .\nstuart worthing , building and code enforcement officer for the city , said work can begin immediately at the restaurant site .\nwork may also soon begin at 1135 north belsay road in the former kroger location that closed in january 2012 , as volunteers of america michigan has also filed a site plan to employ 25 residents for operation of a thrift store in the 32 , 300 square - foot building following $ 125 , 000 of improvements .\nthe former kroger grocery store at 1135 north belsay road may soon become a thrift store for volunteers of america .\na building permit has been drawn up for the thrift store , but worthing said the city is awaiting final word from the county that the group has finalized purchased on the facility .\nright now , we are in the process of deciding if we are going to buy the building ,\nsaid john bindas , chief operating officer with volunteers of america in southfield .\nthe bank is working with us ( on an appraisal ) .\nhe said a decision on purchasing the building should come within the next 30 days .\nit ' s a good location . ( walmart ) is a big draw ,\nsaid bindas of the location ' s proximity to the retail giant on east court street north . he noted there are also plans in the works for a second thrift store location in genesee county .\nmoney raised by sales of clothing , shoes and home goods at the thrift stores , including two locations in lansing and one in corunna , is used for programs offered by volunteers of america .\ncurrent programs include low - income and elderly housing , men ' s and women ' s shelters and a new 60 - bed veteran ' s housing program that recently opened in downtown detroit offering two years of transitional housing , case management , counseling , employment training and placement .\nburton resident debbie phelps has worked at the k - mart store next to the former kroger store for 27 years and said the loss of the business had an impact in the area .\n\u201cit affected us because people would go shop there and come to us for other things , \u201d she said . \u201ci think it would just help bring more traffic . having an empty building next to us isn\u2019t any good . \u201d\nrumors abound of a potential hobby lobby or sam\u2019s club occupying the building , phelps said , but those ideas never came to fruition .\nburton mayor paula zelenko called the developments good news for the area , despite the tough financial times for the community .\n\u201ci think it just goes to show in these hard economic times there is an opportunity for growth in burton , \u201d she said . \u201cwe\u2019re happy to have them here . \u201d\ncity councilman and vaughn smith said the moves are an encouraging sign for business development in the burton area .\n\u201cit\u2019s good that we\u2019re getting businesses coming into the community , \u201d said smith , whose also been a member of the city\u2019s chamber of commerce for the past decade . \u201cburton , like many communities in the genesee county area , is reinventing itself .\nhe said the move to bring business in is incumbent on both the city\u2019s government and business members to think of new ideas on how to promote the city .\nsmith said one idea for growth is the city\u2019s involvement in the complete streets project and the i - 69 international trade corridor next michigan development corporation , as well as holding events to bring people into the community .\nevents including the burton memorial day 5k , memorial day parade and a 5k race in the works called the disco dash in partnership with bubba o\u2019malley\u2019s restuarant are some of the ways to draw crowds like the back to the bricks event and crim festival of races .\n\u201cthese are all efforts , not only in burton but in the county , to bring in extra revenue , \u201d he said . before , it was gm ( general motors ) , but that\u2019s not there anymore . \u201d\nsmith said \u201cthrough the parks and recreation , chamber of commerce and businesses you can create a more friendly environment for people coming in . \u201d\ndearborn \u2014 a new sonic drive - in restaurant could be open as soon as mid - june at the southwest corner of michigan avenue and telegraph , company officials said last week .\nthe wendy\u2019s that used to occupy the site closed in 2008 and was demolished about a month ago . next door to the former restaurant\u2019s footprint is the old showcase cinema , which was closed in 2006 . southfield - based investico development co . purchased both buildings as well as the adjoining parking lot for $ 2 . 25 million in may 2009 .\ninvestico principal ned hakim reportedly intends on building a hampton inn hotel on the back portion of the 4 . 57 - acre site .\nthe spokesperson added that the restaurant would begin hiring and training employees for sonic\u2019s trademark carhop service within the \u201cnext several weeks . \u201d while the spokesperson could not provide specific employment numbers , other sonic restaurants in michigan employee about 40 full - time employees with an average hourly wage of $ 8 . 21 and about 32 part - time employees with an average hourly wage of $ 7 . 78 .\nwhen the restaurant opens , it will be one of fewer than 10 sonics in the state . the first michigan franchise opened in southgate last year and has been followed by locations in troy , westland , commerce , clinton township , whitelake township , and most recently , in sterling heights . other locations planned for sonics include royal oak , which is scheduled to open in may , and in lansing , which is expected to open sometime this summer .\nthe michigan market has been a booming success for the company , with hour - long lines reported frequently at several of the already - open franchises . the hamburger joint has garnered a cultlike following among fast - foodies who salivate over the tot sides and more than 168 , 000 flavored drink combinations available on the menu .\nnationwide , sonic has more than 3 , 500 franchises in 40 states . the restaurants feature a \u201cfun , retro - future look that stands out\u201d where customers can drive in , drive through or eat on the patio ; roller skating carhop service ; and \u201ccompletely customizable\u201d food and drinks made to order , according to the company\u2019s web site .\ni love sonic drive thru ! had ordered cherry - lime soda drink so yummy ! ! hoping will establish one in redlands , ca , thank you d .\nwhen you were first hired , you provided an email address to contact you . that is the email address we used to send you the link to log in and view your pay stubs . you should have received an email with the subject line\nregister\nto set up your account . finding that email is the easiest way to get your information .\nif you registered your account , use the username & password you created to log in from the link above and download your w - 2 . if you registered but do not remember your password , just use the\nforgot password\nlink beneath the login box . that link will only appear after you enter incorrect or incomplete information , so do try the password you remember , first .\nin 1987 the father and son team decided to diversify and purchased their first subway franchise which opened on dort highway in flint . over the next several years the team would grow aggressively and opened many locations within genesee county , michigan . soon they ventured into oakland county and by 1998 owned 30 stores .\nover the following years the company expanded to several other counties in se michigan and today operates 69 locations and is the largest subway franchisee in the state .\ni was hired in as a store manager , loved my position , striven to want to move up in the company . worked very hard to move up . i felt as if the company treated the managers good until the higher you went up .\nflexible hours , keeps you busy , good crew members to work with . have to be self sufficiant . also need to be a leader . the breaks were helpful when it got slow or if you needed to take a seat\nmanagement did what was needed to keep things moving smoothly , and he employees were friendly and respectful . costumers weren ' t always the nicest but they were just hungry . if you ' re friendly and move quickly the people aren ' t that bad . the job was pretty easy overall the hardest part is probably closing while its busy , it gets difficult to finish everything in a timely manner when you ' re the only one working .\nthis particular location was horribly managed . the manager thrived on talking negatively about her workers to other workers and she also would yell at her employees in front of customers which i found to be very inappropriate and unprofessional .\ni love working for this company ! they ' ve been a family for a long time and bring that environment to all of their employees and managers . they offer great benefits and bonus programs !\nthere was something nice about working for a small company , and by small i mean two stores total . i worked at both the flint locations and found that working with my employers direclty was refreshing .\na typical night at work would be completeing a list and locking up the store .\nthe people are were nice and it is a small workplace so you really get to know the people . they are always good at working with your life outside of work .\nthe lancaster location , near the movies , has horrible management and horrible customer service . the scheduling method is horrendous ( the manager group texts a picture of the schedule to all employees in the handwriting of a 4 - year - old ) .\nknow more about this business than we do ? cool ! please submit any corrections or missing details you may have .\nhtml public\n- / / wapforum / / dtd xhtml mobile 1 . 0 / / en\nurltoken\nborders in flint had one copy in stock and 15 on order when i stopped in today .\non the thomas ' final day of owning halo burger , the flagship downtown location is getting a big lunchtime crowd .\nhalo burger , formerly known by its full name bill thomas ' halo burger , is a fast - food restaurant chain based in genesee county , michigan [ 4 ] owned by halo country , llc . begun in 1923 as the original kewpee location and separating from the kewpee chain in 1967 with two locations , the chain has since grown to seventeen locations in the region .\na single founding date for the company is not so easy as the company evolved from the original kewpee location opened in 1923 which expanded into a chain before 1944 when thomas starts his business that would later be named halo burgers by leasing the original location . [ 4 ] [ 7 ] [ 8 ]\nsamuel v . blair opened kewpee hotel restaurant in downtown flint and expanded to approximately 400 locations by 1939 through licensing the name . [ 9 ] [ 10 ] william\nbill\nv . thomas started working at kewpee in 1938 . [ 4 ] thomas began leasing the harrison street , flint location from blair upon his retirement on april 1 , 1944 . blair died in 1945 and thomas continued to lease the location and pay royalties for use of the kewpee name from the estate until the kewpee trademark and blair estate owned locations went up for sale in 1958 . thomas was able to purchase the flint location but the kewpee trademark was sold to ed adams of toledo , ohio . thomas expanded with a second kewpee location with the purchase of vernor ' s ginger ale building in 1951 . [ 4 ]\nadams switched from a trademark license of kewpee to a full franchising arrangement in 1967 . thomas rejected this new arrangement and changed the name of his restaurants to bill thomas ' halo burger . [ 4 ] halo burgers ' first location only under the halo burger name opens in 1973 on linden road . but during construction , bill thomas died that year . in 1976 , two more locations join the chain on west pierson road and in grand blanc . [ 11 ] in 1979 , the harrison location was vacated to make way for university of michigan - flint parking . [ 12 ] the staff of the former harrison street location were transferred to a newly opened halo burger serving flint ' s east side . [ 11 ]\nthe 1980s became a decade of expansion with 10 more locations , starting in 1984 with another downtown location . [ 11 ] in 1985 , halo burger expanded to birch run , michigan , [ 11 ] with a location that was opened on property leased at conlee oil company ' s station . [ 13 ] locations in saginaw and flint ' s southwest side opened in 1986 . another location in saginaw followed in 1987 along with the richfield road and genesee valley center locations . three more locations opened in 1988 : in fenton , at atherton road and at corunna road near ballenger highway . [ 11 ] the saginaw , genesee valley center and corunna road locations later closed . [ 14 ] their grand blanc downtown location closed in 1998 and was replaced by a location in grand blanc township . [ 11 ]\non september 5 , 2002 , halo burger takes over the former campus cafe at university of michigan - flint university center . [ 15 ] in november , the company recalled flashlights that were given out with kid ' s meals . [ 16 ] on july 22 , 2007 , all 11 locations were shut down for a day do to a possible e . coli contamination as their supplier , abbott ' s meat , had recalled a number of meat products and received meat from a temporary supplier . [ 17 ] due to the new student housing and 24 - hour food service , sodexo , that goes along the housing , the university center location closed april 21 , 2008 . [ 12 ]\nin june 2011 , the company broke ground for a new 10th location in grand blanc township on holly road . [ 22 ] three other sites have been selected for new locations : fenton , lapeer and lapeer road , davison . [ 23 ] in october the holly road location opened . [ 24 ]\non may 8 , 2013 , the halo burger in clarkston opens , its first in oakland county [ 32 ] with a shift to fast casual format with no drive - through in its oakland county locations . [ 33 ] on october 6 , ferndale and rochester locations were revealed to be under construction along with four others already announced [ 18 ] with the frandor shopping center , lansing location opening up on the 7th . [ 34 ]\nin march 2016 , halo burger began renovating its downtown flint location with plans to continue with locations in birch run and on linden road in flint township . office were being added upstairs at the downtown location . [ 1 ] also in early march , a new location was opened at the palace of auburn hills in the chain ' s first professional sports partnership . [ 38 ]\nits name is a phonetic sound - out of the original name and has been served since 1923 . the q . p . is also a short form reference to the patty size , a quarter pound hamburger . the burger consists of a flat bottom bun with deluxe toppings ( mayo , lettuce , tomato originally ) ketchup , mustard , pickle , onion , lettuce , tomato , and mayonnaise . this still today remains one of the halo burger ' s most popular sandwiches ,\nthe downtown flint location was previously vernor ' s retail store and sandwich shop built in 1929 . a vernor ' s ginger ale mural ( including the ginger ale ' s gnome mascot ) covers the adjacent greater flint arts council building and was painted by john gonsowski . the restaurant ' s interior iron railing still contain large wrought v ' s . [ 42 ]\njacobson , marc . ( september 16 , 2013 ) halo burger celebrates 90th anniversary . abc12 . com . wjrt . accessed november 1 , 2013 .\nbeaudoin , andrea . halo burger now open . june 26 , 2013 . clarkston news . retrieved july 15 , 2013 .\nrector , sylvia . flint ' s halo burger expands into oakland county with new locations , decor and menu . july 13 , 2013 . free press . retrieved july 15 , 2013 . archived october 22 , 2013 .\nhalo burger ribbon cutting . lansing regional chamber of commerce . accessed on november 1 , 2013 .\nthis page was last modified on 22 march 2016 , at 21 : 47 .\nthis article ' s content derived from wikipedia , the free encyclopedia ( see original source ) .\nwhen it comes to the superstars of the franchise industry , these michigan entrepreneurs are on the a list , destined to one day join the ranks of mega franchisees .\nthough these multiunit operators tend to shun the spotlight , they are full of business savvy and ambition and are quietly expanding , opening stores in michigan even during the recession .\nin a world where bigger is better , these business owners are taking franchising to the limits . humble and hardworking , they relish the challenge of operating dozens and dozens and dozens of quick - serve outlets . they employ hundreds of people , but each started out small .\nthe shetiahs became biggby\u2019s largest franchisee after leaving their native egypt for dreams of a better life in east lansing .\nleger got his first taste of the pizza business at age 16 when he began making pies at a hungry howie\u2019s store in berkley .\nthe 48 - year - old grand blanc resident belongs to an exclusive club . of the more than 17 , 000 subway franchisees worldwide , he\u2019s one of only 38 who own 40 or more stores .\nit takes a special kind of franchisee to run dozens of stores . here are the stories of four of them :\nthe coffee kings : in 1989 , mohamed and fathy shetiah left their home in mansoura , egypt , to live with relatives in east lansing . while the younger fathy went to school , mohamed worked in the restaurant and hotel business . he met robert fish , biggby\u2019s cofounder , and the two became close friends .\nin 2001 , mohammed bought the first biggby coffee shop in east lansing , which used to be called beaner\u2019s .\nin 2006 , fathy joined his brother\u2019s business after several years at banks . by that time , mohamed owned 10 biggbys . today , mohamed is biggby\u2019s largest franchisee , with 20 stores or about 15 % of the company\u2019s 133 locations . eight are in the lansing area , six in toledo , three in kalamazoo and two in ann arbor . another store in east lansing closed in december but will reopen at a different location .\nmohamed , 41 , declined to be interviewed . fathy , 36 , described his brother as a workaholic who \u201cloves the restaurant business . \u201d the two work out of a small , no - frills office just off i - 127 in east lansing and employ a small group of store managers . both make daily visits to one or more stores and have become addicted to american coffee , something they didn\u2019t drink in egypt .\nto keep growing , the shetiahs invest their profits back into the business . that allows them to reduce the amount of money they need to borrow when they open new stores .\nlike other successful franchisees , they recognize that having good products to sell is only half of the battle . \u201cthe hardest thing is finding the right people , \u201d fathy said .\nthe pizza baron : in 1978 , 16 - year - old robert leger was making pizzas at a hungry howie\u2019s in berkley . today , the 49 - year - old troy resident runs a company that manages 45 hungry howie\u2019s locations , mostly in michigan . leger is the majority owner of 25 of them and was named the pizza chain\u2019s franchisee of the year .\nthough leger works out of hungry howie\u2019s headquarters in madison heights , you can also find him at one of his many stores , helping out during the dinner rush .\nbecause of their size , franchisees like leger benefit from lower fixed costs for things like utilities and waste disposal . but they don\u2019t get any special breaks when it comes to franchise fees .\nfor leger , franchising is all about people . a believer of the \u201cbuild\u2013from - within\u201d management strategy , he has learned how to identify talented employees and groom them .\nrunning so many stores requires teamwork . leger has 11 business partners for the 25 hungry howie\u2019s he controls . they have built a network of regional directors , supervisors and general managers to ensure operations run smoothly .\n\u201cit\u2019s the people that motivate me , \u201d leger said . \u201cit\u2019s a fun business . it\u2019s not rocket science . \u201d\nthe sandwich mogul : for the past 24 years , subway has been one of the fastest growing quick - serve chains , thanks to franchisees like the dortches .\nbiggby \u00ae\nand the orange square\nb\nlogo are registered trademarks of global orange , llc .\nthe network of woodlawn is a comprehensive community building collaborative model which uses a\nfour pillar approach\nto addressing community needs . now ' s pillars are economic / community development represented by the woodlawn partnership for economic development ; safety represented by the woodlawn public safety alliance ; education represented by the woodlawn children ' s promise center ; and health and human services . these pillars have been identified by woodlawn residents as the basic building blocks of a healthy community . now coordinates the work of these pillars creating a seamless and integrated approach to addressing the needs of woodlawn ' s residents . now grew out of support provided through lisc ' s new communities program initiated in 2003 . now is extremely committed to community empowerment in helping to institute creative strategies to address issues facing the woodlawn community and its residents . and we believe in the building of people from our youth to our seniors .\nflint , mi ( urltoken ) halo country llc , a michigan - based company , today announced its acquisition of michigan\u2019s home - grown halo burger restaurant chain \u2013 a 15 location fast - food burger restaurant that has been serving the flint area ( and the state of michigan at large ) fresh , never - frozen hamburgers since 1923 .\ntoday , with the immediate official transfer , richie and halo country are eager for the chance to combine halo burger\u2019s rich local history with the latest innovations in the restaurant industry . focuses include the introduction of new technology , the highest standards of speed and service , a commitment to the michigan community and ingredients that deliver on halo burger\u2019s fresh and never frozen promise to each guest .\nthe entire team is eager to begin the transformation . jim sutherland , halo burger\u2019s director of operations , adds , \u201cthe existing management team and staff are excited to be working with the halo country team . during the transaction , chance and his family have really engaged existing management and demonstrated a commitment to halo\u2019s employees and the halo burger brand . \u201d\nfor richie , halo country , and the new halo burger , business begins at the heart , with an unwavering sense of purpose . his enthusiasm is for a better michigan burger concept that can be seen in all elements of the company , especially as it relates to employee and customer engagement . \u201ctogether , we\u2019re refocusing on the principles that have made halo burger a local favorite for 93 years , \u201d richie adds . \u201chalo burger will continue to serve the famous boston coolers , olive burgers and qp burgers that keep people coming back every time they are in the area . \u201d\nhalo country llc is a holding company majority owned and operated by chance richie . mr . richie is a successful entrepreneur with a background in investment banking and the oil and gas industry ."]}
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based band lowgold\u2019s debut single the 108 ( single of the week in both nme and melody maker ) and their top 40 album just backward of square which sold over 40 , 000 copies .\nso if i\u2019m making up the rules here , i say that if you are going to go all in with the biggest boob job of all time , you better have a good name to go along with them . meet maxi mounds , yep ; you can check the \u201cawesome name\u201d box . mounds holds the guinness book of records for largest us size bra , coming in at 42m . you guessed it , that m is for mounds ! sorry , no , unfortunately , the m is not for mounds . for those that are curious , mounds ' official title is \u2018american nude big bust model , stripper and occasional pornographic actress . \u2019 that\u2019s quite a business card right there !\nelcomsoft is best known not for aiding any law enforcement activity , but for a salacious episode in the history of apple hacks : reports alleged it was used by snoops who stole celebrities ' nude pictures stored in the icloud . the so - called\nfappening\nattacks saw images belonging to the likes of jennifer lawrence and kate upton leaked online , and the perpetrators sentenced to prison .\nin 2008 nude released the debut album by german multi instrumentalist konstantin gropper . under his alter ego , get well soon , the album \u2013 entitled rest now , weary head ! you will get well soon \u2013 received huge critical support with comparisons to sigur ros , bright eyes , tom waits , beirut , and nick cave amongst others . rolling stone hailed the record as \u201can impressively superior debut \u2013 the arrangements are indeed breathtaking\u201d and it was no doubt this acclaim that catapulted the record into the german , french , austrian and swiss album charts . despite the success of get well soon , however , the album proved to be the last nude release for some time as the label took another sabbatical before returning in 2016 with a whole host of innovative new signings and a new distribution deal with red / essential .\nfollowing the western art tradition of celebrating the human form , spencer tunick has built a storied career photographing groups of nude people in various places around the world . many of the photo shoots also address a larger topic . a recent naked photo shoot in israel , for example , was intended to bring attention to the water issues of the area generally , and water issues of the dead sea in particular .\nfor such a remarkable story , paramount ' s end was fairly prosaic . the company always struggled \u2014 then the great depression hit . the label sold most of its metal masters for the copper in them . it gave employees records in lieu of a final paycheck . here ' s how scott blackwood writes the end in his narrative :\nshe was lead singer and co - founder of the bags - - who were among the first wave of punk bands to emerge from that city during in the mid - 1970 ' s - - and also performed in castration squad , cholita , and las tres . in 2016 , she released her self - titled debut solo album on don giovanni records .\nsuede went platinum , won the prestigious mercury music prize , the band receiving six brit award nominations and adorning over 60 front covers as they kick - started the britpop movement . nude records subsequently masterminded a further four top 3 suede albums \u2013 including dogmanstar ( named in the top 100 albums of all time in the guardian and still regarded as one of the best albums of the 1990s ) and in 1996 coming up , which featured five top ten singles including beautiful ones and trash . the following year came sci - fi lullabies a double album which made the top 10 and that was hailed as one of the finest b - side compilations in popular music . in 1999 suede released there 4th studio album head music another top 3 album which had a more electronic approach to the band\u2019s sound .\nchristie\u2019s made history tonight with amedeo modigliani \u2018s nu couch\u00e9 ( reclining nude ) ( 1917\u201318 ) , which is the the star lot of \u201cthe artist\u2019s muse\u201d sale . the painting , estimated in the region of $ 100 million , sold for $ 170 million on monday . the previous record for a work by the artist was held by t\u00eate ( 1911\u201312 ) , a carved stone sculpture that sold for $ 70 . 7 million at sotheby\u2019s last november .\n3 . the artist had only one solo show in his lifetime\u2026and the cops shut it down . the nude , which depicts an anonymous model , is one of a series that caused a scandal when they were first exhibited at the artist\u2019s first and only solo show at galerie berthe weill in paris in 1917 . a crowd formed outside the gallery window , where one of the nudes was openly on display and police demanded the immediate closure of the exhibition .\nnobody knows who many of the musicians were either . paramount kept lousy ledgers , and those that the label did keep were mostly destroyed in scrap drives during world war ii . guitarist and singer jack white , formerly of the white stripes and founder of third man records , a label partner in the reissue project , says paramount hustled as many musicians in and out of the studio as fast as it could .\nit ' s unclear just how or why apple is storing cleared browsing history for such a long period . it would appear to be a design issue rather than anything suspicious , and is likely to do with the syncing mechanism between ios , mac os x and apple servers . consumer cloud services like icloud , by their nature , require records of delete requests to remain accessible for stretches of time , as users may have devices turned off that need to come alive again before they can sync and remove the browsing history . the fact that apple didn ' t hide the deleted records indicates it wasn ' t a purposeful data retention effort , but an oversight , according to the forensics expert . effective encryption and a different design would help hide the information from both apple and probing tools like elcomsoft ' s phone breaker , the source added .\nforbes also had an ios forensics expert validate katalov ' s claims . the expert , who asked to remain anonymous , found the elcomsoft phone breaker tool recovered 125 , 203 browsing history records going back to the same 2015 date , even though the safari cache had been cleared . the expert also found notes they ' d supposedly deleted , but the notes went back only a short period , less than 30 days , indicating apple was purging them regularly .\namusement park roller coaster rides tend to challenge the courage of most clothed people . now think about naked roller coaster riding . a british tradition , if one can call a few competitive attempts a tradition , also boasts a world record . according to the guinness book of records , the current record for a group naked roller coaster ride was set in 2010 by a group of 102 riders at an amusement park in scotland . the proceeding of the event went to a local charity .\nsigned to nude on the strength of a three song demo were liverpool based sumptuous & wondrous pop band gloss . fronted by alluring icelandic singer heidrun anna and together with guitarist paul cavanagh the pair met in liverpool where heidrun had studied at the liverpool institute of the performing arts ( lipa ) . via paul came martin lynch and paul maguire ( former drummer with liverpool faves the stairs ) \u2013 whilst jonas theis , a classically trained pianist , completed the line - up . they released two singles in the uk \u2013 \u201clonely in paris\u201d and \u201cnew york boy\u201d \u2013 but their album was only commercially released in japan in 2002 .\nformed at wheatley park school , the jennifers built up a live reputation on the oxford live music scene and recorded a demo at stargoat studios , banbury . comprised of gaz coombes ( vocals ) , nic goffey ( guitar ) , danny goffey ( drums ) and andy davies ( bass ) , they released their debut single \u2018just got back today\u2019 on nude in 1992 . a second single \u2018tightrope\u2019 was scheduled for release but never was due to disagreements between the label and the band . the jennifers split in the autumn of 1992 and coombes and danny goffey went on to form britpop group supergrass with their friend mick quinn .\nelcomsoft chief vladimir katalov told forbes the iphone maker kept a separate icloud record , titled\ntombstone ,\nin which deleted web visits were stored , ostensibly for syncing across devices . katalov told me he came across the issue\nby accident\nwhen he was looking through the safari history on his own iphone . when he took elcomsoft ' s phone breaker software to extract data from the linked icloud account , he found\ndeleted\nrecords going back a year . ( apple calls them\ncleared\nin safari , not\ndeleted\n) .\nat first , paramount didn ' t even have its own studio . the label licensed recordings from other companies , releasing whatever was popular \u2014 mostly dance bands to start . neither the company ' s records nor its phonographs were selling well . in 1920 , another label \u2014 okeh \u2014 released mamie smith ' s\ncrazy blues .\nit was a smash , and suddenly record buyers went , well , crazy for the blues . paramount executives dived in , recording as many female blues singers as they could : ida cox , ma rainey , alberta hunter .\nlegendary pioneers of american grunge punk , l7 throw down menacing swagger against the powerful and greedy in their new single \u201ci came back to bitch\u201d unleashed with a video directed by bhc ' s joel fernando today on don giovanni records . debuted with rolling stone today , this track follows their first single in 18 years \u201cdispatch from mar - a - lago\u201d \u2013 a sardonic yet joyous middle finger of a track . the band is bringing their explosive live show back on the road this spring , announcing dates in boston , philadelphia + more today with additional cities to be announced soon !\nafter a prolonged period of reflection , nude returned in 2005 with the thrillingly zeitgeist future\u2019s burning , a compilation album featuring songs from soon - to - be - massive bands like franz ferdinand , bloc party , kaiser chiefs , the libertines , razorlight & the coral . the label then signed duels \u2013 an english indie band from leeds formed in 2005 \u2013 and released their debut album , the bright lights and what i should have learned in july 2006 . described by the guardian as \u201cone of britain\u2019s most ambitious groups\u201d [ 1 ] the album received an 8 / 10 review in the nme , whist also being rewarded with \u2018album of the week\u2019 plaudits in the sunday times , the guardian and on xfm .\nby some estimates paramount made more than 100 , 000 recordings . documenting the label ' s accomplishments was one reason dean blackwood launched the current reissue project . he ' s scott ' s brother and the co - founder , with the late guitarist john fahey , of revenant records \u2014 the other label partner in the project . the reissue includes six lps , two books and a thumb drive containing 800 tunes and 200 ads and other images . all contained in an oak box designed to look like a portable phonograph case from the 1920s . it ' s being sold in a limited edition of 5 , 000 for a hefty $ 400 .\nmeet horst schultz , he can shoot his orgasm a long ways . schultz holds the record for furthest ejaculation at 18 feet , 9 inches . how does someone realize they are better at this than everyone else ? i don\u2019t want to know and just assume windows are washed often and wallpaper is a no - no in his household . if that\u2019s not enough he also holds the records for height at 12 feet , 4 inches and also the speed of semen . schultz is like the ( insert favorite multi - sport olympian here ) of male orgasm . how he can apply these skills to anything useful is beyond even my deviant brain .\nif you were trying to guess this record you would probably think 30 , 40 or maybe even 50 , right ? definitely not a 100 \u2013 people would surely die if they were capable of such pleasure . at the center for sexual studies in california , a team of doctors monitored a woman who had 134 orgasms in an hour , yes that\u2019s over two every minute . for men , the record is only 16 . it\u2019s too bad men and women couldn\u2019t meet in the middle on this one . interested in more orgasm records ? the longest official orgasm lasted for 45 seconds . this record - setting orgasm ( set in 1966 ) had 25 contractions .\nthe discs they made came to be called\nrace records .\nthe term was used in ads paramount placed in african - american newspapers like the chicago defender . alex van der tuuk , author of the 2003 book paramount ' s rise and fall and a co - producer of the reissue , explains the term and how , once again , paramount ' s white executives became unwitting industry leaders :\nthey were one of the first , if not the first , to even use the slogan ' the popular race record , ' and ' race , ' of course , [ was ] being used as a word of pride and that was what the chicago defender also said : ' be proud of your race . '\nimagine that all of your favorite music \u2014 from wynton marsalis to kanye west \u2014 was released by the same record label . well , if you were african - american back in the 1920s , odds are that was the case . what makes the story even more interesting is that this record label was launched by a company that made chairs . its name was paramount records and its roster eventually included ma rainey , king oliver , louis armstrong , jelly roll morton , ethel waters , blind lemon jefferson \u2014 most of the top african - american blues and jazz performers of the day . despite that firepower , the label folded after just 15 years in business . now , a new reissue project tries to recapture some of the paramount magic .\nformer arab strap member malcolm middleton releases his first solo record in nine years . louder than war\u2019s dave beech reviews .\ndespite a complete unfamiliarity with the work of arab strap , malcolm middleton\u2019s solo material is something that\u2019s been on my periphery for almost a decade now . seemingly built around a deft balance of hope and hopelessness , middleton\u2019s usual solo fare dealt in feelings of the downtrodden and the desperate , all offset by major key meanderings . it\u2019s somewhat of a pleasant surprise then , that summer of \u201913 , his first solo outing in nine years , harbours a sunnier disposition than previous offerings , allowing optimism only previously hinted at , to flourish .\n\u201cwhen you reach rock bottom artistically , and i believe i have done on occasion . then the only way from there is up\u201d . says middleton of the record . a seemingly obvious sentiment that may be , at least for those of us fortunate enough never to have been there . for middleton however , it\u2019s more than that . it\u2019s a statement of intent . an aphorism . not just a new direction , but arguably a new beginning also .\nand it\u2019s evident from the outset . opener steps is a wonky pop number replete with synth squelches and pitch bends , while you & i casts a romantic veil over feelings of anxiety , backboned by a pulsating bass , fleshed out by its glossy synth hooks . such emphasis on upbeat electronics might feel a little out of character , but coupled with middleton\u2019s more optimistic outlook and the record\u2019s sleek pop production , it makes perfect sense .\nthere are occasions where the more traditional indie is brought to the fore , but even then they\u2019re subject to a certain degree of electronic noodling . halfway point and highlight like john lennon said for instance , builds innocuously until a wonky pitch bend becomes a pervasive drone . summer of \u201913 is another such occasion . a rolling drumbeat works as an ever - present anchor as the track becomes progressively more fractured and fucked with . subject to fleeting changes of tempo , pitch , tone , sometimes focused on just a single instrument / track , it\u2019s arguably the record\u2019s most off - kilter moment , but still retains a tangible level of melody and pop polish .\nin leaving behind the depression and neurosis , at least for the most part , middleton has created an album of shimmering pop proportions , not just retaining the nuance of his previous works , but transferring them to a more electronically ambitious medium . if earlier albums for pop for the downbeat and the despondent , then summer of \u201913 is just ashamedly pop . and it couldn\u2019t be better for it .\nmalcolm middleton can be found on his website : urltoken , facebook and he tweets as : @ m _ middleton _ uk .\ndave beech is a music writer based out of manchester . links to his work can be found over at his blog , life\u2019s a beech , as well as his louder than war author\u2019s archive . he tweets as @ dave _ _ beech .\n\u2018hazy and mellifluous\u2019 : lou rhodes . photograph : tabatha fireman / redferns via getty images\nbelongs to an earlier , kinder age when songs in praise of nature were crooned around a campfire and it was de rigueur to wear flowers in your hair . lyrically , then , her fourth album is hippy - dippy ( \u201cjust as if the earth had spoken in a voice so real - \u2018come to me , children , for we are all one\u2019\u201d ) , but the music , mostly played on piano , harp and cello , is quietly dramatic and never less than fresh . hazy and mellifluous ,\n, which starts with the sound of seagulls , to the innocent , sinuous hope & glory . full marks , too , for the cover of the xx\u2019s\n\u00a9 2018 guardian news and media limited or its affiliated companies . all rights reserved .\nmtv movie & tv awards catfish : the tv show the challenge : champs vs . stars the challenge : final reckoning ex on the beach\ncontroversial cover of group ' s debut album , which was a big influence on oasis .\nex - london suede guitarist looks back at a tumultuous career on solo debut .\nex - london suede guitarist ' s nightclub show proves that he is ready to step out from his former band ' s shadow .\n\u00a9 2018 viacom international inc . all rights reserved . mtv and all related titles and logos are trademarks of viacom international inc .\nwe join malcolm middleton as he autographs copies of his new album , summer of \u201913 . it\u2019s the former arab strap guitarist\u2019s first official solo lp since 2009 ' s waxing gibbous , and he\u2019s marking its release with a biro frenzy . \u201ci actually think it ' s harder to get one of my albums unsigned these days , \u201d he deadpans , downing tools . \u201cthey\u2019ve got to be rarer . and they probably have more value . \u201d\ncontrary to his assertion , many of us would pay over the odds to have middleton\u2019s scrawl bedecking our vinyl , but you can\u2019t blame him if he\u2019s weary of writing : last time we met , the songwriter was engaged in a similar practice for the hand - signed music and words lp , his 2014 collaboration with artist david shrigley .\nthat album fell between two offerings from middleton\u2019s ( largely ) instrumental 80s alter - ego , human don\u2019t be angry , which saw him shortlisted for 2013\u2019s scottish album of the year ( say ) award . the skewed - pop influences of music and words and human don\u2019t be angry can be discerned throughout summer of \u201913 , ( as can his 2009 ep , girl band pop song ) , but this is still vintage solo malcolm middleton , albeit with surprises .\n\u201cif you hadn ' t heard everything i\u2019ve been doing since waxing gibbous \u2013 if you hadn\u2019t heard human don\u2019t be angry , or the stuff i did with david shrigley \u2013 then maybe this is a bit of a departure , \u201d middleton ventures . \u201cbut even on waxing gibbous , the song zero had a rap in it , and it was quite poppy . i think there are some people who\u2019re not happy with that though , who still want to hear miserable , downbeat songs , the more kind of folky thing , \u201d he muses . \u201cbut i think that if you like what ' s gone before , you should like this too \u2013 it ' s not too far from the patch , it ' s just a bit fresher . \u201d\nit\u2019s also pleasingly replete with middleton\u2019s droll lyrical idiom , from the phonetic trickery of balearic synth anthem you and i ( which sounds wryly akin to \u201cyou and die\u201d ) , to the tentative 80s euphoria of steps ( \u201ci even regret having regrets\u201d ) .\nsteps opens the album , and barely draws breath before invoking sugababes , gary numan , moby and men without hats , and the rest of the record is similarly shot through with pop thrills \u2013 kraftwerk and jan hammer here ( little hurricane ) ; paul young and schneider tm there ( big black hole ) . if this is testament to middleton\u2019s insatiable drive - pop heart , then it\u2019s also to the credit of electro livewire julian corrie , aka miaoux miaoux , who produced the album .\n\u201cjulian\u2019s got a tasteful pop sensibility , which helped , because he basically took a lot of my rubbish and tactfully said , this is a bit cheesy , \u201d middleton says of corrie\u2019s pop alchemy . \u201cbut sometimes i had to put my foot down and say , it needs to be cheesy . that ' s why i ' m doing it . the production can be a bit ironic \u2013 sometimes , that ' s what i ' m aiming for . \u201d\nat what stage did he recruit corrie for production duties ? \u201ci ' d been working on the record for maybe five years , just in between doing human don\u2019t be angry and the shrigley stuff \u2013 it wasn\u2019t a rush , \u201d says middleton . \u201cbut at the beginning of last year , i realised i had a bunch of songs that were good , and when i compiled them i thought , i\u2019ve got a record here . but i had no idea how to finish it . so i put it out there and asked julian . i was amazed when he said yes . \u201d\ncorrie and middleton make for an inspired tag - team , especially on gorgeous electro - pop reverie brackets , and kosmische lullaby little hurricane . \u201cthat was originally a live band song , and then julian made the first half into that driving thing , with the drum beat and all these synths , \u201d middleton offers . \u201cand brackets used to be a full - band indie romp , but i said to him , look , i think there ' s a good song in there , but it ' s not there yet \u2013 so , what can you do ? and he kept the vocals . that was it . everything else was changed \u2013 the music , the chords . that ' s martin henry [ de rosa ] doing backing vocals on it , i think julian did some too . that ' s the song he had most of his mark on . \u201d\nthe album also features the beta band\u2019s gordon anderson ( alias the lone pigeon ) , but there\u2019s no doubting that this is a middleton solo album \u2013 even if you chance upon one of the rare copies he hasn\u2019t signed ; even though he tries to obscure his identity by pitching his vocals up and down throughout the album . \u201cyeah , i\u2019ve done that before , with into the woods \u2013 it\u2019s like putting on a mask , \u201d he nods .\n\u201csometimes i want to make a song , but i don ' t want to be its focal point . especially on information in the voice \u2013 i wanted it to be bland ; i wanted it to be a bit faceless . i was trying to sing without putting too much tone in the words . \u201d\nsummer of \u201913 is similarly disorientating \u2013 a sublime , nostalgic trip , whose myriad disembodied voices circle each other and variously invoke the ghosts of bagpipes and big country . it\u2019s an epic centre - piece for an album whose title conjures bryan adams , the second summer of love ( acid house , danny wilson ) , and superstition . \u201cyeah , that ' s all in there , \u201d middleton concludes , getting back to his drawing board . \u201call those things must have been in my head somewhere , even unconsciously \u2013 from the summer of \u201969 , to friday the 13th . \u201d lucky for us .\nreaders\u2019 comments : you are personally liable for the content of any comments you upload to this website , so please act responsibly . we do not pre - moderate or monitor readers\u2019 comments appearing on our websites , but we do post - moderate in response to complaints we receive or otherwise when a potential problem comes to our attention . you can make a complaint by using the \u2018report this post\u2019 link . we may then apply our discretion under the user terms to amend or delete comments .\npost moderation is undertaken full - time 9am - 6pm on weekdays , and on a part - time basis outwith those hours .\nthis website and associated newspapers adhere to the independent press standards organisation ' s editors ' code of practice . if you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to inaccuracy or intrusion , then please contact the editor here . if you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can contact ipso here\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 strict / / en\nurltoken\npublishing company bare tunes had neil davidge responsible for massive attack co production and co writes .\nalso released the futures burning compilation which was a snapshot of the new scene of bands in 2005 i . e , franz ferdinand , razorlight , kaiserchiefs , libertines , bloc party etc . .\nalso manages string , film and orchestral arranger adam peters who has worked with many bands in the past inc banshees , mercury rev , bunnymen , beth orton , duke spirit . currently working with oliver stone . ( natch ! )\nsaul also co managed with geoff travis - \u2018the tears \u2018 a project which brought together ex suede members bernard butler and brett anderson .\nsaul was involved with artists such as the triffids , the christians , and julian cope while at island but made his reputation at elektra where he was responsible unashamedly for discovering simply red who went to sell over 80 million albums worldwide .\na label was started human and later kamera and was involved in signings and working with artists such as the fall , the au pairs , the slits and modettes .\nprivacy & cookies : this site uses cookies . by continuing to use this website , you agree to their use . to find out more , including how to control cookies , see here : cookie policy\non the evidence of her fourth solo album , lou rhodes would have fitted in pretty well with the laurel canyon crowd , hanging out on a verandah with her guitar , expounding on ecology , the life trip and universal love in the company of joni , judee and stephen stills .\ntrilling harp , cello and seductive 3d space notwithstanding , the call for ecological responsibility that is \u201csea organ\u201d is the set\u2019s least convincing moment , its message couched in \u201960s hippy - speak : \u201call at once our eyes are open and our hearts can feel the weight of all the damage we have done ; just as if the earth had spoken in a voice so real \u2013 \u2018come to me , children , for we are all one . \u2019\u201d still , it\u2019s a personal expression and one clearly made in good faith . it follows the album\u2019s unexpected punctum \u2013 a cover of the xx \u2019s \u201cangels\u201d . the original is hardly an in - your - face assault and so a difficult song to reinvent without destroying its emotional power , but rhodes and band have recalibrated its ghostliness via a finger - picked guitar opening and outro , delicate violin , ripples of harp and cavernous vocal reverb .\nif it can\u2019t claim to stretch the boundaries of contemporary alt . folk , then theyesandeye hits its own modest target \u2013 a quietly eloquent , simply persuasive record that chimes well with the current taste for bucolic abstraction , and moves rhodes forward .\nq & a lou rhodes how do you see the lp in contemporary folk terms ? in terms of influences , i guess what was firing me up was that spacious , 1970s californian sound and this was a big part of why i asked [ avant - folk sound architect ] noah georgeson to mix . so , the result is a kind of transatlantic feel with a few english folk roots showing . what made you cover the the xx\u2019s \u201cangels\u201d ? i guess you could say it\u2019s a bold move ! i just love the song . i rarely do covers , but i just had a yearning to do a version of this song in a totally stripped and acoustic way . i think if you\u2019re going to cover a song , you have to turn it on its head a little . romy [ madley croft ] got in touch via mutual friends and said she loved it , so that made me happy .\nwhat\u2019s the idea behind \u201csea organ\u201d ? i randomly heard this sound that was made by an architectural structure under the sea in zadar , croatia , which makes these outlandish sounds when waves wash over it . i took a sample of it into the studio and that was the basis of the song . i don\u2019t really pre - plan lyrics , but what came out was a bit of a homage to earth and the way we\u2019ve messed around with her . in the end , the sample didn\u2019t really work when we tried to vary its pitch , so we replaced it with layers of cello , harp and guitar \u2013 but it\u2019s still there in essence . interview : sharon o\u2019connell\na personal top 68 of the year ' s best albums so far . . .\n\u00a9 copyright ti media limited . all rights reserved . terms & conditions | privacy policy | cookie consent\nit\u2019s hard not to read the cover shot of lou rhodes toting a ram\u2019s head as a signal of how far she\u2019s grown since her days as half of electro trip - hop duo lamb . certainly , theyesandeye bears scant relation to that earlier work , and represents a firm step forward from the basic folk style of her three previous solo albums . this is surely due in large part to co - producer simon byrt , an analogue fetishist whose antique reverb units lend theyesandeye a spacious , ghostly ambience which shifts rhodes\u2019s songs into the psychedelically tinged \u201cwyrd - folk\u201d territory explored by natasha khan on the early bat for lashes albums \u2013 another irresistible connotation of that ram\u2019s - head sleeve photo .\n\u201call the birds\u201d opens the album with rhodes \u201cwaiting for this song to come and fall into my heart\u201d , her acoustic guitar and sparse percussion haunted by wordless backing - vocal moans . it establishes the \u201ctrue adoration of sweet mother nature\u201d subsequently hymned in \u201call i need\u201d , with guitar , piano and more of those effusive , oceanic backing vocals marshalled in celebration of the simplicity and wonder of the natural world \u201cthat brought me you\u201d . this alliance of love and nature recurs later in \u201csun & moon\u201d , a brief exercise in romantic bucolicism where tiny guitar and piano notes are woven into a delicate web of sound carrying the planetary allegory of loving partners .\nelsewhere , rhodes\u2019 throwback hippie tendencies are evident in songs like \u201cthem\u201d , a critique of simplistic finger - pointing attitudes ( \u201cone finger points away , the others point right back\u201d ) with spooky strings and piano borne along by military snare tattoo ; and \u201csea organ\u201d , where her pulsing guitar is joined by gentle harp glissandi for a rallying - cry to her \u201cbrothers and sisters of the sun\u201d to repair the ecological damage of an era when life was judged by \u201cwhat we had , rather than what we gave to it\u201d . it\u2019s an attractive , still beguiling attitude that courses through the album like ambrosia , offering a welcome , if unworldly , alternative to pop\u2019s prevailing discourse of acquisitive antagonism and automated emotions .\nlook park is the solo project of fountains of wayne songwriter chris collingwood , eschewing that band\u2019s power - pop guitars in favour of keyboard textures of piano and mellotron , sculpted into rolling , cyclical grooves by co - producer mitchell froom . alongside whimsical but barbed ruminations on matters such as travel and celebrity , collingwood can\u2019t help employing musical analogies in songs such as \u201ccrash that piano\u201d and \u201cminor is the lonely key\u201d . the deceptive geniality of his delivery , meanwhile , recalls gilbert o\u2019sullivan , enabling him to bring darker undertones to apparently pleasant pieces like the lilting waltz \u201ci\u2019m gonna haunt this place\u201d , an aim pursued , he claims , \u201clike ghosts of old friends i have murdered in song\u201d .\nsuccessful music documentaries are largely a matter of capturing an artist , or a scene , with their guard down . in the case of jim szalapski\u2019s heartworn highways , the scene was the mid - seventies \u201coutlaw country\u201d movement centred around songwriter guy clark and his friends townes van zandt , rodney crowell and steve earle , which sowed the seeds for the genre\u2019s reclamation . punctuated by snippets of revealing chatter , the simple , stripped - down performances on this reissued soundtrack emphasise the sheer songwriting talent involved , as the participants pass the guitar around the kitchen table , singing songs of dissipation , ignominy and dashed dreams such as clark\u2019s \u201cdesperados waiting for a train\u201d and van zandt\u2019s \u201cpancho and lefty\u201d , wryly introduced as being \u201cabout two mexican bandits that i saw on the tv two weeks after i wrote the song\u201d .\ndespite his surname , sam outlaw owes less to the \u201coutlaw country\u201d progenitors encountered in heartworn highways than california cowboys such as poco and the eagles , artistic origins admitted in his debut album\u2019s title . he\u2019s helped by the sleek production of ry and joachim cooder , the former lacing delicious guitar lines through outlaw\u2019s songs while his son adds subtly illustrative percussive flourishes . the gently jogging \u201clove her for a while\u201d and \u201ccountry love song\u201d could be eagles outtakes , so peaceful and easy are their feelings , while echoes of gram parsons ooze through \u201cjesus take the wheel ( and drive me to a bar ) \u201d , an all - purpose country song uniting barstool self - pity , cars and christianity . best of all , though , is \u201cwho do you think you are ? \u201d , with outlaw\u2019s genial drawl lent a refined mariachi backdrop by trumpets and strings .\nredolent with the whiff of damp greatcoat and denim , this enjoyable 3cd box tracks the late - sixties moment when mod and psychedelia shifted into heavy rock . at its most successful , it saw fleetwood mac herald the terrifying \u201cgreen manalishi\u201d , deep purple chase a \u201cfireball\u201d and the move celebrate the dubious dance moves of the \u201cbrontosaurus\u201d , while blues bands like the yardbirds , groundhogs and taste took on extra wattage and piledriver riffs . there\u2019s unintended comedy and a few overlooked gems amongst the lesser lights unearthed here , but meanwhile , burrowing beneath the surface , underground bands like the ladbroke grove contingent \u2013 the deviants , pink fairies , edgar broughton band and hawkwind zoo \u2013 brought a hairier , politicised aspect into british prole - rock which would prepare the ground for punk ."]}
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", "topic": 36}], "title": "rtkl associates", "paragraphs": ["glassdoor has 82 rtkl associates reviews submitted anonymously by rtkl associates employees . read employee reviews and ratings on glassdoor to decide if rtkl associates is right for you .\nview information on current and former rtkl associates inc building locations . find leasing information , previous sales and currently active for sale and lease listings of properties where rtkl associates inc is located . research rtkl associates inc information , location photos and more .\nview all rtkl associates inc . jobs in los angeles , ca - los angeles jobs\nglassdoor gives you an inside look at what it ' s like to work at rtkl associates , including salaries , reviews , office photos , and more . this is the rtkl associates company profile . all content is posted anonymously by employees working at rtkl associates .\nrtkl associates inc has been a past or current tenant within the buildings of the following commercial real estate properties .\noccupation : kea distinguished professor , university of maryland school of architecture , planning and preservation . retired in 2001 after 31 years at rtkl associates .\ni applied through a recruiter . the process took 4 + weeks . i interviewed at rtkl associates ( los angeles , ca ) in december 2012 .\nrtkl associates inc . have been successfully shortlisted for the lobby / public areas / lounge award in the international hotel & property awards 2014 with the loews annapolis hotel .\nrtkl associates inc . , baltimore ' s largest architectural firm , said yesterday that it acquired a miami design company that will help the company expand into latin america and the caribbean .\nrtkl associates has a global appetite for architecture and engineering projects . ranked among the top providers of architecture and engineering services to the public sector , rtkl also caters to the hospitality , retail and entertainment , health care , and academic markets . the . . .\nin acquiring rtkl associates , arcadis has purchased not only the largest architectural firm in maryland but also the one that has changed the local urban landscape more than any other in the past 100 years .\nrtkl has already had projects in south and central america , but with this latest acquisition , hudson said , rtkl is targeting the cruise ship industry .\nrtkl associates\u2019 new 60 , 000 - sq . - ft . washington , d . c . , office\u2014seeking leed - platinum certification\u2014is an example of next - generation sustainable corporate interiors . rtkl\u2019s goal was to create a workplace that reflects its collaborative culture and commitment to environmental stewardship .\nthis loopnet rtkl associates inc tenant and owner information is organized and aggregated from public records and the millions of historical and current sale and lease listings provided by members of the loopnet commercial real estate marketplace .\nrtkl homes in on hotel project harbor : for baltimore ' s . . .\nrtkl associates inc . , the homegrown architecture firm that has put its stamp on much of the region as well as worldwide projects including the beijing olympics , has been sold to a dutch engineering and consulting company .\nin addition , he says , he liked working at rtkl and kept getting promoted - even when he didn ' t think he was ready .\ni found a very comfortable home at rtkl . i think rtkl was very progressive in terms of its attitudes .\ntheir respective architectural firms , the freelon group of durham , n . c . , and rtkl associates of baltimore , are 50 - 50 partners in the team that stepped in to design the project after one of its original architects died unexpectedly .\nrtkl was a training ground for generations of architects in maryland and beyond ,\nsaid architect steve ziger , who worked for rtkl in the 1970s and is a partner of ziger / snead architects .\nrtkl has about 900 employees in a dozen offices from baltimore ' s south street to shanghai , china .\narchibald coleman rogers , an architect who founded rtkl associates inc . and played a key role in the development of baltimore ' s charles center and inner harbor , died yesterday of complications from a stroke at keswick multi - care center . he was 84 and lived in bolton hill .\nsuper sky has partnered with world renowned architects to create the most beautiful and unique skylighting systems . some of the most famous architectural firms super sky has worked with include : leo a . daly , gensler & associates , hks inc . , hok , perkins & will , rtkl associates , hartman - cox architects and som to name just a few . uniting with esteemed architects and architectural companies , super sky has created the most incredible custom skylight systems for such famous buildings as :\nhudson said rtkl will open a new miami office that will be staffed by both rtkl and snoweiss employees . he expects the total number of employees in the office to grow to about 100 by the end of the year .\nhoward associates , inc . 5800 monroe street - sylvania , ohio 43560 phone 1 - 800 - 605 - 5182 - fax 1 - 419 - 882 - 8710 email sales @ howard urltoken\nhoward associates has prepared illustrations for a long list of distinguished architects including : hugh newell jacobsen , i . m . pei , gunnar birkerts , hok , fox and fowle , kevin roche , rtkl , cesar pelli , skidmore owings and merrill and hardy holzman pfeiffer . projects include renderings for hines properties and disney development involving designs prepared by architects cooper robertson of new york and graham gund of boston .\nrtkl is a worldwide company in architecture and urban planning ,\nnoy said .\nwe do not have these types of services at arcadis .\nhe said that in the next two years , rtkl plans to open offices in shanghai , china ; frankfurt , germany ; and sao paolo , brazil .\nrtkl architectural design consulting ( shanghai ) co . ltd . , beijing branch jiaming center tower b , 9th floor 27 dongsanhuan beilu chaoyang district beijing prc 100020\nfrom 1984 - 86 he was an independent consultant , and in 1986 he joined the firm of kkbna , inc . , in chicago . from 1988 - 95 he served as principal and vice president with rtkl associates , inc . , in baltimore , maryland , taking charge of several major building projects including the headquarters of the health care financing administration complex in baltimore , the united states embassy in kuwait , the singapore embassy in washington , d . c . , and the 31 - story commerce place office tower in baltimore . in 1995 he joined the consulting firm of teng & associates in chicago , continuing his participation in design and construction of major structural engineering projects .\ntogether , they plan to go after major urban design projects around the world , something rtkl has made great strides toward , particularly in china , noy said .\nrtkl , which traces its founding to 1946 , was bought by arcadis in 2007 . its portfolio includes projects in the middle east , china and south america .\nby 1961 , mr . rogers had three partners , mr . taliaferro , george kostritsky and charles lamb . the initials of their last names gave rtkl its firm .\n, has been privileged to lead the design of projects for a variety of national and international industry leading clients . these include federal realty investment trust , simon property group , and t . rowe price . a former vice president with brown craig turner architects and associate vice president with rtkl associates , gordon also taught at johns hopkins university as an adjunct professor in business and education . he is a graduate of north carolina state university ' s school of architecture .\nrtkl - uk ltd . abu dhabi branch makateb business centre makeen tower office 1405 , 13th floor corner of 9th and 10th street abu dhabi , po box 35243 united arab emirates\nthe fourth partner was george kostritsky , who joined the firm in 1961 and stayed until the early 1970s . in the mid - 1960s , an exasperated receptionist shortened it to rtkl .\nrtkl has about 225 employees in its downtown baltimore headquarters and more than 900 employees in offices in washington , dallas , los angeles , london , tokyo , hong kong and madrid .\nhoward associates , of sylvania , ohio usa is an internationally recognized architectural illustrating firm assisting architects , developers and builders in communicating architectural concepts to a diverse and generally non - architectural clientele . illustrations of notable building projects that have attracted attention to howard associates include : 3 times square - reuters headquarters , citicorp center in new york , jeddah international airport in saudi arabia , the ronald reagan presidential library in ventura county , california and expansions to the metropolitan museum of art , new york , the museum of modern art , new york and our national capitol in washington d . c . toll - free . 1 - 800 - 605 - 5182\nthe firm grew significantly after 1967 , when the founders hired harold adams to manage the business . they named him president a year later . adams was instrumental in launching rtkl ' s international initiative .\neven as rtkl gained work around the world , it remained active in baltimore . today , the city is a veritable museum of its work , with dozens of major projects complete or under way .\nwe see miami really as the capital of south america , and we will be moving our work in south america to the miami office ,\nsaid david c . hudson , president of rtkl .\nhoward snoweiss , the founder of the acquired firm , was named senior vice president of rtkl and will lead the firm ' s miami operations , hudson said . terms of the deal were not disclosed .\nharold l . adams , who spent more than 35 years at rtkl and is credited with helping to elevate the firm to the international prominence it holds today , had mixed emotions over yesterday ' s news .\nthe 54 - year - old firm conducts about 95 percent of its work outside baltimore , hudson said . rtkl was recently ranked the fifth - largest architectural firm in the world by world architecture magazine , he said .\nrtkl chairman paul jacob iii said the firm had been thinking about pursuing a merger for some time as a means to grow more rapidly globally . it hadn ' t considered being acquired until arcadis came along with an unsolicited offer .\n, served as vice president at rtkl associates ( 1996 - 2003 ) and brown craig turner architects ( 2003 - 2006 ) . in that capacity , he directed such notable projects as the fashion center at pentagon city , bowie town center , peabody place , and arkadia center in warsaw , poland . jamie brings more than 30 years of experience in design and documentation of major commercial mixed use and retail projects . he has directed the design and delivery of numerous facilities for clients such as simon property group , forest city enterprises , general growth properties and others . he holds a degree in architecture from carnegie - mellon .\nbetween 1967 and november 2003 , adams served in a variety of roles at rtkl , including president , ceo and chairman . it was a period when the company ' s employment base grew from 45 to 1 , 000 , he said .\nthe merged enterprises will be headquartered in baltimore and led by dallas - based ceo lance josal , formerly of rtkl . he said in an interview that the company , which employs about 350 in seattle , doesn\u2019t expect any layoffs as a result .\nhudson , who is only the second president of rtkl , said the privately held firm ' s revenue was $ 108 million in 1999 . revenue for this year is projected at $ 130 million , a figure that does not reflect this latest acquisition .\nin 1965 , a month before entering graduate school at carnegie mellon university , bowden married his childhood sweetheart , sandra , with whom he has three children . after college , bowden taught design for three years at hampton university . then he joined rtkl .\nno one [ in baltimore ] knew who the freelon group was ,\nhe explains .\ni felt that i needed a strong local presence . if rtkl didn ' t want to do it , i wouldn ' t have pursued it .\narcadis plans to keep rtkl intact as a subsidiary , with existing management and staff in place , and has vowed to invest capital in the firm to help it grow . at first , rtkl officials were skeptical , jacob said , especially since the industry has seen a spate of mergers and acquisitions lately and the firm had received several overtures already . but after speaking with other subsidiaries that arcadis had recently acquired , jacob and the other vice presidents who held the company ' s shares realized arcadis meant what it said .\nbowden and freelon are two of the very few african - americans inducted into the prestigious college of fellows of the american institute of architects . as the highest ranking african - american at rtkl , bowden has been a mentor to young employees of all races and nationalities .\nin more than three decades with rtkl , bowden had worked throughout the united states and in nearly a dozen foreign countries . the closest he had come to working in baltimore city was a series of retail projects in baltimore county - , the avenue at white marsh and ikea .\ntwo of the principals , bowden says , suggested early on that he might be a good fit for rtkl ' s planning studio , working with inner - city communities . but bowden chose retail design ,\nwhere i knew there would be no advantage [ to being black ] .\nthe new name , callisonrtkl , formally cements the marriage between callison and baltimore - based rtkl , two well - known names in the architecture world that together booked $ 402 . 4 million in architecture and engineering revenue last year . architectural record recently ranked the combined firms fifth in the nation .\nrtkl is a great place to start your career . it affords those just starting out the opportunity to get exposure and hone their skills . it is also a great place to hold up if you ' re between opportunities but do not plan on getting comfortable unless you know the right person .\nover its six decades , rtkl has left a lasting imprint on the baltimore area , designing buildings large and small and helping to shape the city ' s revitalization . when baltimore initiated downtown renewal , rtkl designed the master plan for charles center and later was heavily involved in the emergence of the inner harbor . among its buildings are the hyatt regency hotel , one of the early structures to rise along light street ; the tower at 750 west pratt , now headquarters of constellation energy group ; and the reginald f . lewis museum of maryland african american history and culture , which it co - designed .\nrtkl has designed numerous buildings in baltimore , including the new alex . brown building , where it is headquartered , and the hyatt regency hotel . the firm ' s work covers a billion square feet in 60 countries , and its projects include retail and entertainment centers , government buildings and health care facilities .\nour founding partners met at the university of texas at austin in the 1970 ' s and became good friends . following graduation , tim blonkvist worked with i . m . pei in new york city ; rick archer moved to washington , dc with shalom baranes associates ; madison smith earned an mba in real estate and worked with developer trammell crow ; and robert schmidt utilized his engineering and construction background with gerald hines in dallas . in 1982 the four friends committed to a lifelong friendship and the start of a business .\nin baltimore , rtkl was heavily involved in both charles center and the inner harbor , said martin millspaugh , former chief executive of charles center - inner harbor management inc .\ntheir work is all over downtown . . . . they ' ve been a strong thread from the beginning right though until today .\ndepending on the department , rtkl is not a place in which one is allowed fair opportunity for growth . there are no clearly defined processes , no metric system to measure career growth and nepotism is blatant . if you want career growth , have a social relationship with upper management because hard work and dedication is not recognized .\nbowden says he didn ' t think it would be appropriate for maryland ' s african - american museum to be designed solely by rtkl because it wasn ' t an african - american firm . but he was open to the idea of working in partnership with an african - american designer and tried to determine who would be best .\na kinetic shade structure for the new robert b . green clinical pavilion in san antonio . composed of 5029 tilted aluminum vanes that sway in the wind , the artwork seeks to dissolve the boundary between architecture and atmosphere , linking the building to the ever - changing and normally invisible currents of air . developed in collaboration with overland partners and rtkl architecture .\nnot innovative enough in terms of design , though the corporate level pushes so . cost driven , profit driven , few projects could make you really proud as being an architect . low pay , even consider the longer pto , if i convert the extra pto into value based on rtkl standard , my salary is still way lower than other firms in market .\nfreelon , meanwhile , says he decided it would make sense to work with a maryland firm that knew the local players and had a feel for the site . he had been familiar with rtkl since his days at mit , when the firm offered him a job . he also knew and respected bowden and felt they would be able to work well together .\nwith 1 , 100 professionals and support staff in 10 offices and gross revenue of $ 195 million last year , rtkl has been involved in high - profile projects around the world . it redesigned the portion of the pentagon that was damaged during the sept . 11 terrorist attacks . internationally , it was on the design team that helped beijing win the 2008 summer olympics .\nby the mid - 1980s , phil freelon was making a name for himself at o ' brien atkins associates , a large architecture firm in north carolina ' s\nresearch triangle ,\nbut longed for more responsibility . in 1989 , he took a leave of absence to become a loeb fellow at harvard university . while there , he wrote a business plan for a firm he envisioned starting , a company that would emphasize diversity and have offices up and down the east coast . while planning his ideal firm , he noted the need for institutions that would celebrate african - american heritage - and the opportunities for architects who designed their homes .\nwith the opening drawing near , the architectural work is essentially complete . freelon is focusing on other projects and building a national practice . bowden retired from rtkl in 2001 and teaches architecture at the university of maryland , college park , where he was just named the kea distinguished professor . he also serves on the city ' s urban design and architectural review panel , which critiques designs for key projects around the city .\nthe quality and detail for which rtkl is known for in their designs is shown masterfully in their 63 , 000 - sf washington , dc office . highlighting the architects ' space is a reclaimed historic heart pine stair system contrasted by an adjacent two - story interlocking sculptural wall system . the reclaimed wood and the client - purchased lighting package had substantial lead times , but hitt\u2019s due diligence in tracking the items allowed all materials to arrive earlier than expected . the entrance features a span of custom frosted acrylic panels with rtkl\u2019s logo sandblasted into them and backlighted with an innovative energy conserving led lighting system . one of the challenges of the project was completing the project with very limited resources ; close coordination was involved with work in retail shops and a bank below the project floor . designed to meet the highest sustainable certification , this project reached leed platinum certification .\nthroughout the space , technology is celebrated via the use of projection animations , monitors with rotating images that perpetuate the firm\u2019s core services and values . large - scale graphics applied to conference room glass walls promote privacy and visibility . in the entrance foyer , identity signage promotes low - energy use , company pride , and brand identity : a superscaled version of the stenciled rtkl wordmark is rendered via a translucent resin wall backlit by color - changing leds .\ngeorge kousoulas has over three decades of experience in the architecture , construction , and development fields . as an architect he has played key roles in the successful completion of major projects including the walter e . washington convention center in washington , d . c . , the luxor hotel and casino in las vegas , and brickell world plaza in miami . mr . kousoulas was previously a principal in the washington , d . c . office of the global architecture firm rtkl .\narcadis has more than 11 , 500 employees , including 3 , 700 in the u . s . last year , the publicly traded company reported revenue of 1 . 2 billion euros . the company , which has operated in the united states for a half - century , has added 2 , 500 employees and 80 offices here in just the past five years , mostly through acquisitions . this year the company had a goal of adding 1 , 000 , which it should accomplish with the acquisition of rtkl .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\narcadis , which specializes in environmental remediation , infrastructure and property development , announced yesterday that it had bought the privately held baltimore firm for an undisclosed sum .\nit ' s much more difficult to expand globally than across the nation ,\njacob said .\nwhile we certainly had success , the pace at which we had been going was slow .\nits influence pushes east and west . it created the master plan for the camden yards sports complex and is the architect for the hilton convention hotel now rising next to oriole park . and as development migrated eastward , it drew the plans for the bond street wharf in fells point and then moved in , forsaking the soaring tower it had designed at south and baltimore streets . it employs about 150 there now .\nits reach extended to baltimore ' s suburbs and beyond . in the 1950s , it designed the east coast ' s first enclosed shopping mall , harundale , in glen burnie for developer james rouse and decades later fashioned the avenue at white marsh , the first\nmain street\ntype retail center in the baltimore region . its work also includes the greater baltimore medical center in towson and the episcopal church of the redeemer in north baltimore .\nharrie noy , chief executive officer of arcadis , said there is no reason to make changes ; the company has built a brand and reputation globally that he has long admired from afar .\nwe think the combination of our businesses will benefit both of us ,\nnoy said .\nthere ' s a great deal of consolidation going on in all businesses ,\nhe said .\nit does not surprise me , but it does surprise me . we had been fiercely independent and wanted to stay independent for many years . [ but ] the growth of other companies in the international marketplace is almost mandating this .\nthe misunderstood ' rule of thumb ' misconception : many feminists for years thought the phrase\nrule of thumb\nreferred to british common law ' s tolerance of wife - beating .\nplease note the green - lined linked article text has been applied commercially without any involvement from our newsroom editors , reporters or any other editorial staff .\nits contributions range from office towers such as one south street and charles center south to shopping centers in owings mills , white marsh and towson , and from the greater baltimore medical center to the hyatt regency baltimore hotel and the soon - to - open downtown hilton .\nmany of its former employees have started design firms or otherwise assumed influential roles , including baltimore development corp . president m . j .\njay\nbrodie ; former rouse co . design director lauren b .\nmonk\naskew and baltimore planning director douglas mccoach .\nthe company was founded in 1946 by princeton graduate archibald coleman rogers in the basement of his grandparents ' house at 49 college ave . in annapolis . rogers painted the sign : archibald coleman rogers , registered architect . within a month , he was joined by francis t . taliaferro , who soon became a partner .\nwe opened at 8 : 30 on the morning of july 1 ,\nrogers , who died in 2001 , recalled in a 1996 interview .\ni designed the sign , painted it and hung it up . it was my first architectural project .\nwork came in gradually at first - a house in severna park , a storefront in annapolis , a county school . in 1949 , the partners hired charles lamb , an architecture student who became full - time a year later .\nthe firm was renamed rogers , taliaferro & lamb in 1956 . rogers was the rainmaker and urban designer , lamb the chief designer , and taliaferro the glue that held the office together . it moved to baltimore in the 1950s .\nas the years passed , the architects began to win awards and bigger commissions . one breakthrough project was\nthe tepee\n- a 12 - sided , cone - shaped lodge for girl scouts built in 1952 in anne arundel county . it won a national design award , the company ' s first . in 1954 , when noted architect pietro belluschi was chosen to design a new sanctuary for the episcopal church of the redeemer in baltimore , he asked rogers and his partners to be his local architects , largely because he was so impressed by the tepee .\nthe architects secured another significant commission in 1954 when developer james rouse hired them to design harundale mall in anne arundel county . it was the beginning of a long and profitable collaboration .\nhis vision and his firm helped transform the city ' s aging business district and once - moribund inner harbor . he also attained architecture ' s top professional honor , the presidency of the american institute of architects , in 1973 .\narch was one of those people who had great vision ,\nsaid francis t . taliaferro of santa monica , calif . , his first partner .\nhe was always leading us over the next hill . he coined the phrase ` urban design . ' he came into cities that were in a planning mess and was able to leave them with a clear path .\nborn in annapolis , he spent summers at his grandparents ' home adjacent to president franklin d . roosevelt ' s residence in hyde park , n . y .\nhe earned architectural degrees from princeton university and , after service as a naval architect during world war ii , opened a small architect ' s office in his grandmother ' s annapolis home .\nwe would open at the office at 9 ,\nmr . rogers told the sun in a 1996 interview .\nif no one showed up by noon , we went sailing . best days of our lives .\nin 1946 , he was named anne arundel county ' s first zoning commissioner , a job that placed him at loggerheads with the eight county commissioners , who overruled him in the case of a ritchie highway gas station in 1952 . mr . rogers resigned in protest , saying ,\ni don ' t want ritchie highway to become another washington boulevard .\nthe stand won him accolades from newspaper editorial writers .\ndeveloper james w . rouse , for whom mr . rogers ' firm created harundale mall , tapped him in 1955 as the new greater baltimore committee ' s first executive director , a post he held for a year when the city was initiating downtown urban renewal .\nhe was a very valuable person , the right man at the right time to get the gbc started ,\nsaid walter sondheim , the committee ' s senior adviser .\nhe was a genial man with a nice sense of humor . he cared very much about the quality of his work and that of his firm .\nmr . rogers went on to head the city ' s urban design concept team , a group of engineers and planners charged with routing interstate highways through baltimore . mr . rogers opposed major sections of those highways for reasons of aesthetics and neighborhood preservation .\nmr . rogers went on to consult on development in several other cities , including cincinnati , hartford , conn . , and eugene , ore . , and lectured around the world .\nfriends recalled mr . rogers as a\nvictorian gentleman\nwho liked to tell a good story . he wore yellow roses as a boutonniere on his navy blue blazer , accompanied by signature yellow or plaid trousers .\nafter retiring in the early 1980s , he spent his time at belvoir , a 400 - acre , 17th - century crownsville plantation overlooking round bay that his father bought in 1919 .\na voracious reader , he loved the study of words . a crossword puzzle he designed was published in the new york times . he wrote three novels , the monticello fault , and the walls came tumbling down ( a treatment of the pruitt - igoe public housing project in st . louis ) and the house of god . until this year , he had been writing his memoirs in the form of a novel .\nmr . rogers ' wife of 37 years , the former lucia bernadine evans , died in 1984 .\na memorial service will be held at 11 a . m . dec . 15 at memorial episcopal church , 1407 bolton st . , where he was a member .\nhe is survived by his wife of 17 years , the former eleanor merryman roszel ; a son , coleman rogers jr . of wilmington , del . ; a daughter , lucia rogers - murdock of annapolis ; a brother , samuel b . rogers of coldspring harbor , n . y . ; a sister , margaret ann sappington of columbia ; and two grandsons .\nfirm that changed face of md . architects : fifty years ago . . .\nthe firm - howard snoweiss design group - has about 55 employees and focuses on designing hotels , resorts , corporate interiors , cruise ships , and entertainment and retail complexes .\nwe clearly have a corporate strategy of diversifying our business across all of the real estate markets and around the world ,\nhudson said .\nwe ' re excited because this group does something very different than we do ,\nsaid hudson .\nwe see the cruise ship industry as a major market in hospitality , both the ship side and the land side .\nalan reed , president - elect of the baltimore chapter of the american institute of architects , said he ' s been seeing more architectural firms looking abroad over the past 10 years .\nit seems like it started in hong kong and japan ,\nsaid reed , a principal at grieves , worrall , wright & o ' hatnick inc .\nit seems like the foreign countries are attracted to american architects , and this country is attracted to foreign architects .\ncallison provided the architectural and interior design for two 45 - story towers planned for a massive development in india . ( callison )\ncallison , one of the nation\u2019s largest architecture firms , got a new name on tuesday , a little more than a year after the seattle - based practice was added to a netherlands company\u2019s global stable of brands .\ncallison , one of the nation\u2019s largest architecture firms , got a new name on tuesday , little more than a year after the seattle - based practice was added to a netherlands company\u2019s global stable of brands .\nbig clients \u201care looking for fewer and fewer consultants to do larger and larger projects , \u201d josal said . with about 2 , 000 employees worldwide , he said , the combined firm offers both expertise and global reach .\ncostco changes up food court menu , but the $ 1 . 50 hot dog deal remains\narcadis , based in amsterdam , completed its purchase of callison last october for an undisclosed amount .\nfounded in 1975 , callison consults for top retail brands , including nordstrom , zara and ikea , and built a thriving practice serving developers and retailers in the united states , china , europe , the middle east and mexico .\ncallison\u2019s most well - known projects include nordstrom\u2019s flagship seattle store , the burberry flagship store in chicago and the 892 - foot - high lotte center hanoi completed last year .\narcadis now has more than $ 3 . 4 billion in revenues and 28 , 000 employees in some 70 countries .\nno personal attacks or insults , no hate speech , no profanity . please keep the conversation civil and help us moderate this thread by reporting any abuse . see our commenting faq .\nthe opinions expressed in reader comments are those of the author only , and do not reflect the opinions of the seattle times .\nho cheuk choi and keith wlosek discuss how hybrid retail and entertainment spaces are appealing to millennials , while keeping gen x and boomers happy .\ndat\u00fcm takes a look at what may be influencing our next powerful generation , what we can expect from these digital natives and how best to accommodate their diverse needs .\neveryone is familiar with the ubiquitous pop - up , but not many anticipated the lasting impact it has had on the retail industry . one thing is now for sure : pop - ups are not a trend ; they\u2019re a mainstay .\ncallisonrtkl has engaged in the original design and / or renovation or expansion of half of america\u2019s ten most valuable malls .\ntechnology is moving at the speed of light , but are consumers starting to push back ? claire propsting explores the latest research and what it means for brands trying to engage on digital channels .\nmatar created this graphic novel while reflecting on her experience and time spent with new teammates in a new city .\ncallisonrtkl\u2019s cris gunter uses data to explain how banks can breathe new life into their branches .\nexplore the crtkl - designed 1 . 3 million - sf william p . clements jr . university hospital .\na new year is knocking on our door and nobody is any closer to knowing where healthcare in the united states is heading .\ncallisonrtkl is honored to have been named the winner of two recent design competitions in china .\nretail designers ignaz gorischek and kyle jeffery give their perspective on the guest experience with a theatrical twist .\nhow virtual reality and radical collaboration are transforming the way we design healthcare facilities .\nwhether it\u2019s automating the check - in desk , bringing additional toiletries to the room or booking dinner reservations , digitally driven services and technology have altered the guest experience . but are guests ready for even more drastic changes ?\ncallisonrtkl provided mission critical engineering and technology design . the project leverages advanced technologies to meet both the requirements of uninterrupted availability and the energy efficiency goals of the project .\ncrtkl\u2019s amber richane illustrates how architecture firms can implement game - changing policies that will make a difference , with support from paul hawken\u2019s book , drawdown .\nwith over 1 , 700 employees in offices all around the world , callisonrtkl\u2019s global reach means unlimited opportunities to create a positive impact on the built environment . at callisonrtkl , you will be a critical member of a network of design professionals who value collaboration , fresh insight and bold talent . you will also be part of a sought - after corporate culture that supports dynamic career advancement and prizes work / life balance .\ncallisonrtkl - uk ltd . ( dubai branch ) burj al salam tower 44th floor trade centre 1 dubai , po box 118254\ncallisonrtkl - uk ltd . 25 farringdon street 10th floor london ec4a 4ab united kingdom\ncallisonrtkl - uk ltd . 3 piccadilly place 5th floor manchester m1 3bn united kingdom\ncallisonrtkl de mexico , s . de r . l de c . v . barranca del muerto 329 - 101 col . san jos\u00e9 insurgentes ciudad de m\u00e9xico c . p . 03900\ncallisonrtkl design and planning consulting ( shanghai ) co . , ltd . platinum building , 17th floor 233 taicang road shanghai prc 200020\nat callisonrtkl , we\u2019re committed to creating a benefits program that is not only competitive but flexible and responsive to the changing needs of today\u2019s workers . our goal has always been to attract the best and the brightest , and we know that offering a creative environment , challenging but rewarding opportunities , and comprehensive benefits is our path to making our professionals , well , better people . and that makes us a better company .\nwhile many of the details of these benefits depend on your position , how long you\u2019ve been with us , and where you\u2019re based , we think we have a lot to offer .\nfind your balance between work and life . flextime and telecommuting are available , allowing you to have a career as well as a life . we also offer a competitive package of pto ( that\u2019s paid time off ) based on position , years of service and office . and did we mention you can wear jeans to work ?\nwe want you healthy and happy , so you\u2019ll find that we offer a complete package of benefits like medical and dental insurance , flexible spending accounts , group life insurance , disability benefits , and more .\nnever stop learning . we reimburse for job - related courses and seminars that invest in your professional career at callisonrtkl .\nas part of our comprehensive performance review program , you and your supervisor can map out your career at callisonrtkl , defining the steps needed for growth in the firm .\nour performance review program is a formal , annual assessment of your work and potential . its goal is to help you define a long and successful career path at callisonrtkl , and includes 360\u00b0 reviews of your supervisor and peers .\nlearning more doesn\u2019t always have to cost more . annual professional license fees are covered , as well as paid leave to sit for examinations . an achievement stipend for an employee\u2019s first professional registration is awarded in specific professional positions .\nkeep your eye on the long term . depending on which country you reside in , we offer a variety of programs\u2014401 ( k ) savings plans , national pension schemes\u2014to help you save for the future .\nconvince a friend to come and work with us and we\u2019ll reward you with cash . it\u2019s our way of encouraging the best and the brightest to come and work with us .\nbeing an insider pays off . you have the option to own a piece of the company by purchasing arcadis common stock at a discounted rate through payroll deduction .\nwe are an eoe / m / f / vet / disabled view the posters on equal employment opportunity is law and its supplement , both provided by ofccp . review the pay transparency nondiscrimination provision .\ncallisonrtkl is committed to making the careers section and every section of our website accessible to all users . if you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website , or need assistance completing the application process , please contact sandra whipp , director of human resources at sandra . whipp @ urltoken or by phone at 202 912 8353 . for more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity , please click here .\nto ensure you always have the best possible experience using the callisonrtkl job application portal , we continually test new web browsers for compatibility and performance . please see documentation on supported browsers .\ntip : enter your city or zip code in the\nwhere\nbox to show results in your area .\ncallisonrtkl seeks a motivated and energetic interior design student to join its retail practice group in seattle for a student internship in the design . . .\ncallisonrtkl seeks a multidisciplinary planner / architect with extensive design and policy experience to join its commercial practice group located in los . . .\ncallisonrtkl is seeking a full - time marketing and communication specialist to join either our baltimore or d . c . office . as the marketing and communication . . .\ncallisonrtkl seeks a bim coordinator for our los angeles office . the bim coordinator will be responsible for model delivery , reviewing , coordinating and . . .\ncallisonrtkl seeks a procurement specialist to join its healthcare practice group located in dallas , tx . responsibilities authors and manages the rfp . . .\ncallisonrtkl is seeking a project accountant to join the project accounting team located in seattle , wa . key duties for this position includes generating . . .\ncallisonrtkl seeks architects to join its workplace practice group located in washington , d . c . projects supported include museum renovations , mid - to large . . .\ncallisonrtkl seeks a staff level architect to join its healthcare practice group located in washington dc . responsibilities works closely with senior staff . . .\ncallisonrtkl seeks an hr coordinator to join its dynamic human resources team in dallas . this position will facilitate the recruitment cycle for the dallas . . .\ncallisonrtkl seeks a part time accounts payable representative in our baltimore corporate headquarters . the selected candidate will assist with full cycle a / p . . .\nplease note that all salary figures are approximations based upon third party submissions to indeed . these figures are given to the indeed users for the purpose of generalized comparison only . minimum wage may differ by jurisdiction and you should consult the employer for actual salary figures .\nglassdoor will not work properly unless browser cookie support is enabled . learn how to enable cookies .\nexplore the many benefits of having a premium branded profile on glassdoor , like increased influence and advanced analytics .\nsupport for innovative design and planning . one of the first firms to build an urban design portfolio .\nschedules were sometimes very aggressive , but no more than many firms . work with developers sometimes resulted in greater downturns when the economy was slow .\nhired through a head hunter . went through one interview with two vice - presidents present . cordial and friendly in interview . the company has a great deal of forms you will need to fill out on the acceptance of an offer . they present themsevles very well as an employer however i found the workplace cold and impersonal once i got to working there . the leadership is very poor . and the warm welcome is quickly lost upon beginning work there .\nthere was a offer with a salary number they would not raise the number .\ncopyright \u00a9 2008\u20132018 , glassdoor , inc .\nglassdoor\nand logo are proprietary trademarks of glassdoor , inc .\nyour trust is our top concern , so companies can ' t alter or remove reviews .\ngreat people , great work / life balance and flexibility of schedule . good vacation time in addition to sick leave .\nwith the company being sold twice the environment doesn ' t give job security .\nvalue the current employees and keep them current with what ' s going on in the company so that they feel their job is secure .\ntheir employees are made to feel like family . they always challenged us to push ourselves more , which resulted in us many times , doing our best work .\nnot very flexible . no bonuses unless you ' re at the top . low salary compared to the rest of the industry . too much work and not enough pay . not much upward mobility .\npay more , so that you can keep your employees longer . hire more people , so you don ' t overwork your current employees .\nthe location in dupont circle was convenient to commute to . some interesting projects at neat locations throughout dc . benefits were not bad .\ndid not like the open office design . there was no real opportunities for me to advance at the company , which is why i chose to leave .\nlow pay , hard to make a live especially in a expensive city like dc ! profit driven projects . lots of nonsense competitions . it ' s a place making you lose hope for architectural design industry .\ngood benefits , longer pto compared to other similar companies , get the opportunity to design and follow up your project consistently , more or less , but still , for a large firm like this you need to switch around projects .\npeople want to be appreciated and recognized for their hard work . make a conscience effort to make your entire staff feel as if they are part of the team . you would be amazed at how far actual team work will go . also , make a note that in a competitive market provide competitive wages or you will continue to lose highly qualified people to the highest bidder .\nthis will replace the current featured review for targeted profile . are you sure you want to replace it ?\nwe are an award - winning turnkey construction company with the ability to perform a wide range of services from corporate campus development to small jobs , service and emergency work . we offer the resources to support any and all of your commercial general contracting needs .\nthe design team began with an extensive immersion process to understand its company culture and work processes . from this process , five core types of functional spaces or \u201cactivity zones\u201d emerged : greet , seat , meet , eat , and retreat . environmental graphics were developed to complement and reinforce these spaces and themes .\negd elements celebrate teaming and partnerships by incorporating all forms of media ( from signage and digital animation to printed collateral material and large - scale wall graphics ) and by demonstrating a collaborative process among designers of various disciplines and services ( graphics , lighting , environmental media , interiors , etc . ) .\ngraphics were inspired by the concept of \u201cdone by hand . \u201d the team wanted to create a look and feel that showed personality and process\u2014a personal touch that one would expect to find in a creative environment prior to the advent of computers . almost sketch - like , the graphic content throughout the space is light - hearted and playful , including illustrative wayfinding and back - of - house signs and fun bathroom mirror graphics that illustrate proper hand - washing techniques .\na major challenge was researching and specifying materials that are sustainable or include sustainable elements , while also being durable and fitting within the project budget . the team saw this as a unique opportunity to discover new materials , new application techniques , and new technologies .\nenvironmentally preferable materials used in the egd elements include sustainable adhesives for the wall coverings , low - voc finishes for wall plaques and overhead signing , substrates and materials for large - scale graphics , collateral materials such as personal metal water canteens to reduce waste , low - energy digital rotating bulletin board announcements to convey office - wide accomplishments and information , as well as magnetic bulletin boards to reduce office paper distribution and consumption . recycling signs promote responsible trash separation and disposal of recyclable material .\n\u201cin a moment when digital media has come to replace the hand drawing that typified architecture in the past , these designers found a way to combine a very contemporary color and visual sensibility with the judicious use of witty , hand - 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( general contractor )\ncallisonrtkl combines the legacy of two great design practices into an even stronger , more distinct voice that is characterized by the strength of our ideas , the spirit of our culture and the passion of our people to make the world a better place . people are at the center of what we do . focusing on our relationships , with clients and teams , helps us make the big seem small , more personal , and keeps us moving in the right direction . our process centers on creativity , cross - pollinating ideas and talents across offices to deliver quality at all levels and in all places ."]}
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", "topic": 19}], "title": "netduino", "paragraphs": ["the netduino family consists of three electronics boards : netduino , netduino plus , and netduino mini .\ni ' m liking it so far , but am finding that most of the answers to questions on using netduino ' s on the netduino forum regard the netduino 1 and netduino 1 plus .\nnetduino mini has four analog pins instead of six , and has two fewer digital pins than netduino .\nthis upgrade is being provided for all netduino hardware , both the traditional netduinos and the new netduino go .\nnetduino ( shown in figure 1 - 1 ) is the entry - level board in the netduino family .\nby erasing your netduino , you can install alternative operating systems , write native c + + code on your netduino , flash the netduino firmware from scratch , and so forth .\nnetduino plus ( see figure 1 - 2 ) is an enhanced version of the netduino , adding storage and networking features .\nnetduino plus 2 expands on the impressive 32 - bit open source netduino by adding ethernet connectivity and an sd card socket .\nthe source code for the netduino mini 4 . 2 firmware is included in the \u201cnetduino firmware v4 . 2 . 0\u201d source : urltoken\nnetduino plus includes all hardware features of the netduino - 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- version 0 . 2 . 0\nwhen creating a new project , be sure to pick the netduino mini template option .\nas you get started with netduino , i invite you to join this growing community .\nuse the netduino on linux & mac computer using open source mono instead of . net\nhere is the observed signal on the pin . this is a netduino plus 2 , which runs at 168 mhz , the other netduino variations all run at different speed .\nfirst experiences with the new netduino go , and how it relates to . net gadgeteer\nnetduino was a incremenatal version of the netduino plus and it has 4 times more speed than the netduino plus , this is 168 mhz instead of 48 mhz , also more code space and ram making it the most powerful netuino in the lineup as of now .\nnetduino is also pin compatible with arduino shields . drivers are required for some arduino shields .\nhead over to the netduino mini beta forums and flash the board with the latest firmware .\nhere are some quick tips on getting up and running with your netduino mini . . .\n* you will see the netduino mini reboot and start sending debug data over the port .\n* remove the secretlabs . netmf . hardware . netduino . dll reference from your project .\ni created a simple visual tutorial on setting up a development board for the netduino mini .\nby connecting a wire between the 3 . 3v header and the erase pad , you will erase your netduino completely . netduino is designed to be hacker - friendly and the erase pad lets you start over from scratch or repurpose your netduino as an arm microcontroller development board .\nthe ethernet jack allows your netduino plus to connect to the internet through a network router .\nnetduino mini is 0 . 72 square inches ( 4 . 65 cm 2 ) small .\nfinally , the netduino community is made up of tens of thousands of tinkerers , many of whom share their projects and help each other out on the netduino community forums ( urltoken ) .\nthis is an article in effort to share my learning about netduino plus 2 with the examples .\nit would be great if the three timer / counters in the netduino arm7 cpu were exposed .\ncheck out the getting started guide for more information on how to get started with the netduino .\nthe netduino mini will reboot and will start sending debug data over the port at that point .\nedit : fixed link to netduino mini beta forum with firmware 4 . 1 . 1 beta 1\n\u201chead over to the netduino mini beta forums and flash the board with the latest firmware . \u201d\nnetduino mini is programmed via a serial cable ( rs232 or ttl ) instead of via usb .\nthis post looks at the new netduino go and briefly compares it to the . net gadgeteer ( cerebus and others ) . i also build a couple simple example applications using the netduino go kit .\nin general , the computing power of the netduino range is higher than that of arduino . with some netduino models working with a 32 - bit processor running at up to 168 mhz and plenty of ram and flash memory to spare , the netduino is appreciably faster than many of its arduino counterparts . this additional power comes with a larger price tag , although netduino costs per unit are not prohibitively more expensive . these costs can up mount , however , if netduino units are needed at scale .\nmicrosoft provides free software tools to create netduino apps . all you need to get started is a netduino , a computer , and your imagination . as you progress through the projects in this book , i\u2019ll introduce expansion shields and electrical components that you can add to your netduino to create larger projects .\nnetduino mini combines 16 gpios with spi , i2c , uarts , 4 pwm and 4 adc channels .\nit seems like the netduino go with multiple shield bases ( image ) is the way to go .\n13 comments for \u201cfirst experiences with the new netduino go , and how it relates to . net gadgeteer\u201d\nhi mitch , the\ngetting started with netduino\nbook is written with . net mf 4 . 1 in mind , so i ' d probably pick up a traditional netduino to get started . that said , netduino go is the new flagship model . they look lovely next to each other . ; ) chris\nhere are the full instructions for upgrading a netduino mini to . net micro framework v4 . 2 : urltoken\ndo you already have your netduino 3 board ? discuss projects , gen3 hardware , azure support , etc .\nit would be great if the three timer / counters in the netduino arm7 cpu were exposed . . .\nthe blue user led turns on briefly when the netduino is first powered and then shuts off to let you know that the board has booted . you can turn this led on and off in your netduino app .\nyou can also power the netduino from your computer ( or usb power supply ) over the microusb port .\nnetduino mini is designed for industrial temperature ranges ( - 40 to 185f , - 40 to 85c ) .\nthis version of the adds microsd slot which can be used to insert a microsd card . the card can persit data that can be used by the netduino or the netduino can also write data to the card for local storage . we can even stored compiled programs on the card which can then be executed by the netduino .\nthe netduino mini is an open source electronics platform using the . net micro framework . it features a 32 - bit microcontroller ( the same one used in the netduino ) and has a rich development environment . the netduino mini has a total of 16 gpios with spi , i2c , uart , 4 pwms , and 4 adc channels .\nwe are going to looks at netduino plus 2 in depth and also use the same for our examples here today . below is a quick diagram of the netduino plus 2 board with some marking about the ports and pins .\nthe other led which is blue is user led and can be controlled from the program running on the netduino .\nnot the answer you ' re looking for ? browse other questions tagged hardware netduino or ask your own question .\nby default , the microusb connection is used to deploy apps to your netduino and to interactively debug those apps .\nnetduino plus 2 is an open source electronics platform based on the original netduino platform . it uses the . net micro framework , which combines the ease of high - level coding with the raw features of microcontrollers . featuring a 32 - bit microcontroller and a rich development environment , the netduino plus 2 is suitable for engineers and hobbyists alike .\nthis article takes us through our first steps with netduino programming . the examples are simple and are for absolute beginners .\nthe netduino is really pretty slick . and it ' s hardware compatible with the majority of the arduino shields out there . and , with a bit of work , you can usually port a fair bit of the arduino code to c # too . the netduino forums are here , and there are several blogs starting to cover netduino projects now too .\nfirst experiences with the new netduino go , and how it relates to . net gadgeteer - pete brown ' s urltoken\nthe real difference between . net gadgeteer and the netduino go is the way the modules communicate with the main board .\nthis is the main processor , and it contains the code storage space and ram used by your netduino app . the microcontroller\u2019s pins are wired to the blue pin headers , enabling your netduino app to connect to external components and expansion shields .\nhere\u2019s a project demonstrating how to connect a light sensor to the web using the netduino plus and the thingspeak web service .\ni hope this helps others getting started : http : / / fabienroyer . w . . . - netduino - mini /\nthe netduino plus 2 has ethernet cooked in already ! there is a full tcp / ip stack with examples ready to go , and a microsd card slot for storing files netduino plus 2 has four times the speed ( 168mhz ) , six times the code space ( 384kb ) , and twice the available ram ( 100kb + ) of netduino plus 1 . features :\nin case you missed the announcement on 4 / 4 , the guys and secret labs , along with other members of the netduino community have come out with a new platform called netduino go . head on over urltoken for the introduction forum post .\nenough of the comparison . let ' s take a look at the experience of building a simple netduino go demo application .\none of the major selling points of the netduino platform is the robust software framework that netduino employs . arduino uses the wiring language , and the arduino ide allows for a high level of control and visibility over the \u201cbare metal\u201d of the microcontroller . netduino on the other hand , uses the familiar . net framework , allowing programmers to work in c # using microsoft visual studio .\nas we already know netduino apps are written using c # language and many of us are already familiar with the famouse visual studio ide for development from microsoft . the same visual studio ide can be used to create , run and debug the netduino apps .\na few weeks ago i asked about source access and firmware compilation . my aim was to enable netduino ' s hardware watchdog .\nto deploy a netduino mini app ( and debug ) , you ' ll use serial communication . here are a few options .\nas i mentioned , i didn ' t have an official sdk yet , instead , i created a regular netduino project , changed its framework version to 4 . 2 , and then added a reference to the netduino go libraries sent to me by chris at secret labs . presumably , with the new sdk , the experience will be file - > new - > netduino go application .\nthe netduino is an open source electronics platform using the . net micro framework . it features a 32 - bit microcontroller and a rich development environment . the netduino combines 20 gpios with spi , i2c , 2 uarts , 4 pwms , and 6 adc channels .\nnetduino 2 is still the same arduino shield compatible board you know and love , except faster with more code space . powered by an stmicro cortex - m3 microcontroller running at 120mhz , the netduino 2 packs 192kb of code space and 60kb of ram . with built - in hardware peripherals like uart , pwm , i2c , 12 - bit adc and dac , the netduino 2 is ready to interface with whatever you throw at it . that includes arduino r3 - style shields , since netduino 2 adds two gpio over its predecessor .\nnetduino combines 20 gpios with spi , i2c , 2 uarts ( 1 rts / cts ) , 4 pwm and 6 adc channels .\n* remove the\nusing secretlabs . netmf . hardware . netduino ;\nstatement from the top of your program . cs file .\nfinally , holding down the pushbutton while powering up your netduino will temporarily put the microcontroller into programming mode ( for firmware updates ) .\nposted by pete brown on saturday , april 7 , 2012 filed under : . net geek netduino micro + framework electronics gadgeteer ghi fez\nlove the netduino but not a big fan of pulling out the ol ' soldering iron when it comes to prototyping with it ? the netduino go starter kit gives users the ability to interface godbus modules to the go for quick and easy plug - and - play projects .\nassuming we already have a installed visual studio lets look at other components that needs to be installed in order to start programming netduino apps .\nthe sdk installs a device driver for talking to the netduino . make sure you select the one with the appropriate bitness , and that you install it before connecting the netduino to the pc . i installed the vs2010 bits before the sdk , but it shouldn ' t matter .\nthe interface with the thingspeak api is either http get or http post . when the netduino plus is getting data from the api , use http get . when the netduino plus is sending data to the api , use http post . download the thingspeakclient application for reference code on how to connect the netduino plus to thingspeak . the thingspeak api documentation can be found here . the thingspeakclient application highlights the following features :\n* if you would rather power your netduino mini via a 5v regulated power supply , you can supply 5v regulated at pin 21 instead .\nnetduino is an open source electronics platform using the . net micro framework . featuring a 32 - bit microcontroller and a rich development . . .\ni hereby invoke my rights to kick chris walker in the balls - the left one for this , and the right one for the netduino go .\none quick note : we will also have a qfe2 update for netduino go ( using the winusb drivers ) . netduino go is receiving some updates to support the new sd and ethernet modules - - and is already running rtm firmware - - so it ' s on a slightly different release schedule .\nnetduino is also pin - compatible with arduino shields . 3rd - party drivers are required for some arduino shields . design files included . netduino is an open source electronics platform . all design files and source code are included . learn from the designs . remix . enjoy the freedom of open source .\ninsert the netduino mini into the zif socket , making sure that the small notch in the board is pointing towards the lever of the zif socket .\nnetduino 2 ( . net - programmable microcontroller ) id : 1228 - $ 34 . 95 : adafruit industries , unique & fun diy electronics and kits\nlet me know if there ' s anything you ' d like to change , github pull requests are also welcome . so far my changes only support the netduino plus 1 , as i don ' t own a netduino 1 . i compiled the firmware with rvds 3 . 1 , using these commands :\nnetduino plus 2 ( . net - programmable microcontroller ) id : 1104 - $ 59 . 95 : adafruit industries , unique & fun diy electronics and kits\nthe netduino go ! button module is a single button . the button class has three features , the pressed and released events , and the buttonstate property .\nnetduino is an open source electronics platform using the . net micro framework . featuring a 32 - bit microcontroller and a rich development environment , it is suitable for engineers and hobbyists alike . the netduino plus is just like the netduino , with ethernet cooked in already ! there is a full tcp / ip stack with examples ready to go , and a microsd card slot for storing files input ! output ! interface with switches , sensors , leds , serial devices , . . .\nnetduino plus ( . net - programmable microcontroller with ethernet ) id : 351 - $ 60 . 00 : adafruit industries , unique & fun diy electronics and kits\nnetduino go ! starter pack ( modular . net microcontroller ) id : 800 - $ 99 . 95 : adafruit industries , unique & fun diy electronics and kits\ni ordered a variety of hardware when i ordered my netduino go here\u2019s a list , though in this tutorial i\u2019ll only be using a small portion of this .\nonce the erase is complete we can even install new operating systems on the netduino or write c + + code on to the board or flash from scratch again .\nnetduino 2 offers 22 gpios combined with spi , i2c , 4 uarts ( 1 rts / cts ) , 6 pwm channels and 6 12 - bit adc channels .\nonce you plug in the netduino , using the usb cable , you should see the device driver get installed , and the power led on the board light up .\nhal build info : 4 . 2 . 0 . 0 , netduino plus ( v4 . 2 . 0 . 1 ) by secret labs llc [ cw2 mod ]\nsolution build info : 4 . 2 . 0 . 0 , netduino plus ( v4 . 2 . 0 . 1 ) by secret labs llc [ cw2 mod ]\n* if you power your netduino mini via 7 . 5v - 12v power ( pin 24 ) , you will get a 5v regulated power output at pin 21 .\nalternatively , the microusb connection can be used to turn your netduino into a usb device ( keyboard , mouse , bi - directional communication device , etc . ) .\nuses . net micro framework ; featuring 32 - bit mcu , 3x the speed ( 120mhz ) & 50 % more code space ( 192kb ) than original netduino .\nbottom line - wl inc have acquired secret labs and netduino off of chris . however they don ' t appear to be taking any responsibilities for the kickstarter disaster .\nnetduino is an open source electronics platform . all design files and source code are included . learn from the designs . remix , and enjoy the freedom of open source .\n* now , typing\npins .\nwill give you a list of gpio pins . these gpio pin numbers match the physical pin # s on the netduino mini .\nthe netduino go starter kit is a modular system designed to work with plug and play netduino gobus modules . this starter kit even comes with 3 of these modules ( rgb led , potentiometer , & push button ) and a shield base . there are also other kinds of interesting modules available out there like touchscreens , relays , & piezo buzzers .\nthis starter pack comes with all the stuff you ' ll want to hit the ground runing with netduino go ! included is the go ! mainboard , the shield base , a button module , a potentiometer module , an rgb led module , 4 go ! cables and 3 ' microusb cable to connect to your computer for programming and power . you asked for a netduino with more speed , more flash , and more ram . you asked for a netduino with more gpios , more serial ports , more analog . . .\nnow let\u2019s connect the netduino to the power source and also connect the micro usb to out laptop so that we can deploy the code we wrote . below is how it look\nfast forward to today and i find myself plugging in this netduino board to my computer and following pete ' s hello world tutorial and i ' m looking at this namespace .\n* basic stamp board : just plug the netduino mini into the basic stamp 2 - compatible board and use the existing serial cable / virtual serial port ( usb ) connectivity .\nwe ' ll put together a quick start document to replace these early instructions . in the meantime , enjoy your netduino minis and please share what you build with the community !\nafter connecting your netduino plus to the internet , you can post sensor data to twitter , interact with a mobile phone app , communicate with far - away netduinos , etc .\nnetduino is an open source electronics platform using the . net micro framework . featuring a 32 - bit microcontroller and a rich development environment . suitable for engineers and hobbyists alike .\nthis framework enables us to write managed c # applications for the resource constrained embedded systems like netduino using the visual studio . this framework is also a open source by microsoft open technologies\ntoday i finally got it working , using netduino plus firmware 4 . 1 . 0 . 6 with the microsoft porting kit 4 . 1 , compiling with rvds 3 . 1 .\nwith such a different form factor and the fact that the netduino mini does not provide a usb interface , there\u2019s more setup required before getting started with coding on visual c # .\nthe microsd slot lets you add persistent storage to your netduino app . you can log environmental data , store web pages ( to serve to the internet ) , and much more .\nthis starter pack comes with all the stuff you ' ll want to hit the ground runing with netduino go ! included is the go ! mainboard , the shield base , . . .\nnetduino is an open source electronics platform using the . net micro framework . featuring a 32 - bit microcontroller and a rich development environment , it is suitable for engineers and hobbyists alike .\nthe netduino forums have been replaced by new forums at urltoken . this site has been preserved for archival purposes only and the ability to make new accounts or posts has been turned off .\ni am trying to setup my netduino mini , but when i press open port in putty , i get windows blip and nothing happens , no error message . what am i missing ?\ndon ' t let him get away with it . let ' s make sure anyone who searches for chris walker , netduino or secret labs knows that he is a wrong ' un .\nthe netduino plus 2 has a ethernet jacka enabling us to connect the unit to the network which could be a local network or the internet . connecting to internet opens up a whole new window of features like reading data from remote servers or posting data from the connected sensors and devices to the internet . this will enable us to build the internet of things using the netduino .\noptional : shields and starter kits to do cool things with netduino . existing arduino shields are compatible . a shield is just an add - on card that fits the pins on the board .\ni ' m very pleased to announce that the netduino v4 . 2 firmware was officially released this morning ( simultaneously with the . net micro framework 4 . 2 qfe2 pk and sdk ) .\nthis is the netduino plus ( 1 ) firmware 4 . 2 . 0 . 1 source with cw2 ' s 1 - wire extensions and hardware watchdog . the binaries are available here : urltoken\nnetduino plus offers 20 gpios combined with spi , i2c , 2 uarts ( 1 rts / cts ) , 4 pwm channels and 6 adc channels . plus microsd storage and ethernet ip networking .\nomar , wire the rx of the adapter to pin 11 of the netduino mini . wire the tx of the adapter to pin 12 of the netduino mini . wire the gnd of the adapter to pin 4 of the netduino mini . and if you ' d like , wire the dtr of the adapter to pin 3 of the netduino mini . this adapter converts usb to 3 . 3v ttl signals , not rs232 signals . if you hook it up to the 12v rs232 uart ( pins 1 and 2 ) , that could cause trouble . once you hook up the usb adapter to the ttl uart , open up hyperterminal and press esc . then select option 1 to use the ttl uart for deployment / debug . you ' ll be up and running . chris\ni ' ll show off the netduino go , along with the gadgeteer main boards and modules , in my talk at the free online p & p symposium on april 24th . please register .\nit ' s hard to really see it from this photo , but the netduino go main board is just a bit than the fez cerebus main board . ghi also has several other gadgeteer main boards and kits ( like the spider and the hydra ) . the cerebus is just the latest offering . the hydra and cerebus are open source hardware and software , as is the netduino go .\nhi pete and chris , chris , i just bought your book\ngetting started with netduino\nand am getting ready to purchase a netduino to play with . i was going to get the netduino plus but when i was at amazon i noticed the netduino go and saw pete ' s review which lead me here . in the book the plus sounds like the best one but the go wasn ' t released yet . should i get the plus or the go ? pete , by the way , i have your silverlight 5 book preordered from manning ; i haven ' t checked out the meap but i am really looking forward to getting the printed copy in the mail . it ' s cool to find your blog and see what other cool things you are interested in .\n) and i haven ' t been able to get a response from the netduino , thats what the . net mf deploy tool says . i am not sure whats going on there . . .\nrx , tx , dtr , and gnd wires to pins 1 , 2 , 3\n- on the specs page it said that tx is pin 1 and rx is pin 2 . . . so is it that i should connect the tx of the ftdi adapter to the rx of the netduino mini , and the rx of the ftdi adapter to the tx of the netduino mini ?\nworth noting was that i didn ' t need a special driver for the go . instead , i plugged it into my machine , and it was recognized as a netduino . it just worked .\nnetduino plus 2 is the new netduino plus . it has four times the speed ( 168mhz ) , six times the code space ( 384kb ) , and twice the available ram ( 100kb + ) of netduino plus 1 . they ' ve also given it a whole series of rich new features like four serial ports , six pwm channels and 12 - bit adc . the 6 - pin icsp header has been swapped out for a 10 - pin minijtag header . the goal is to enable developers to compile their own firmware using gcc and debug both native and managed code at the same time .\nboth arduino and netduino are designed to make the world of microcontroller development more accessible to a general audience of programmers , so the use of software toolsets that are already familiar to many programmers is a big plus . netduino programming works at a higher level of abstraction than that of arduino , allowing for more software development features that will be familiar and comfortable for those transitioning from the world of software .\nnow select your project properties - > . net micro framework tab - > set the transport to usb . this will deploy the code into the connected netduino and also run it on the board . \u200b\u200b\ni ' ve coded in assembly , c / c + + , and c # for the last good 10 years . i coded in assembly for 8051 , in c / c + + for the 8 - bit avrmega mcu , and now in c # for the netduino . it only make sense that netduino continues to motivate development in c # and not going backward to c / c + + or native code . with this in mind , i recommend that the netduino opensource community should expose a standard c # class which allows read / write to / from the mcu ' s registers directly .\nhere\u2019s how you can take this project further with a design from shadowlord . you can create a web front - end using html , css , and jquery to visualize your status updates from the netduino .\nthanks for this sample . this works for me out of the box when it\u2019s running on my netduino but it seems to get stuck when i try to run it using the debugger in visual studio .\nin my opinion , the zif socket is a must - have item because the pins on the netduino mini are fragile and are unlikely to survive being inserted and removed from a breadboard too many times .\nthe netduino mini may be programmed over its rs232 uart ( pins 1 , 2 ) or its 3 . 3v ttl uart ( pins 11 , 12 ) . by default it uses the rs232 uart .\nbefore we get into actually creating the project , what will it be ? well this is just something simple , nothing useful , but hopefully gives you an idea how to work with the netduino go .\nhere\u2019s a video of the code in action on my netduino go , i\u2019ll see if i can\u2019t get another video done when i get the third led module in place ( only 2 for now ) .\ni just received a bunch of packages from both secret labs and ghi electronics . the secret labs packages contained their brand new netduino go . the ghi package contained the fez cerebus starter kit i ordered .\nthe netduino go modules have their mounting holes on 5mm centers , just like the gadgeteer . so , i was able to use a tamiya 70172 universal plate ( large ) as a home for everything .\ni really wanted to write more complex examples and explain them but its already late sunday evening . but i will leave you all to do you experiments with the netduino and promise to add more examples soon .\nthis is the small golden dot at the end of digital i / o pin headers . this is used to erase the netduino completely and to start over from scratch . this was made in order make this board hacker friendly so the netduino can be repurposed as an arm microcontroller development board . the erase function is activated by connecting a wire between the 3 . 3v pin and the erase pad for a few seconds .\nhad an interesting email today from someone who claims to have purchased the ip of secret labs ( what ip ? ) and also the netduino brand . he claims that his company established wilderness labs to rescue netduino and that chris walker has nothing to do with the business . the email alleges that they were going to make an announcement next month but weirdly their suppliers know about my website and it is harming their business .\n3rd - party accessories offer pre - built functionality like gps location , servo control and battery power . netduino is also pin - compatible with arduino shields . 3rd - party drivers are required for some arduino shields .\nhi chris , i got this today ( urltoken ) and i haven ' t been able to get a response from the netduino , thats what the . net mf deploy tool says . i am not sure whats going on there . . .\nrx , tx , dtr , and gnd wires to pins 1 , 2 , 3\n- on the specs page it said that tx is pin 1 and rx is pin 2 . . . so is it that i should connect the tx of the ftdi adapter to the rx of the netduino mini , and the rx of the ftdi adapter to the tx of the netduino mini ?\nthe netduino supports existing arduino - style shields just as it always has , but just as you had to before , you ' ll need to write ( or find code for ) drivers to make those work .\nthe netduino plus is an open source electronics platform using the . net micro framework . the board features a 32 - bit microcontroller and a rich development environment , making it a perfect solution for engineers and hobbyists alike .\narticle was very timely . i had ordered my netduino for play 15 minuts before checking on this blog post ! i will definitely use scott ' s code as something else to play with until i get some components !\nnetduino combines 20 gpios with spi , i2c , 2 uarts ( 1 rts / cts ) , 4 pwm and 6 adc channels . best of all with netmf 4 . 1 , you can use visual studio 2010 !\nthe specs & schematics of the netduino mini give us all the details required to make the connections and the forums have a decent how - to but i wanted to make the process postcard - accessible and more visual .\nsecret labs engineers and manufactures electronics platforms for software developers . our open - source netduino product line ( launched in 2010 ) is used by 10 , 000s of software developers worldwide as the basis for their custom electronics projects .\nnetduino and arduino both provide great introductions to microcontroller development for those looking to transition from software programming . at a high level , netduino can be a more approachable platform for casual experimentation , particularly if you have a background with the software , c # , . net , or visual studio . arduino provides a slightly steeper learning curve with its ide but has a bigger community for support and more flexibility should you want to take a prototype into production .\nand its very expandable just like the arduino ! 3rd - party accessories offer pre - built functionality like gps location , servo control and battery power . netduino is also pin - compatible with arduino shields . 3rd - party drivers are required for some arduino shields . design files included . netduino is an open source electronics platform . all design files and source code are included . learn from the designs . remix , and enjoy the freedom of open source .\nthese 3d printable baseboards have mounting holes for a netduino plus space for a half - size breadboard . you may find it helpful to ream the holes with a 3 . 2mm ( 1 / 8\u201d ) drill bit after printing .\nthe netduino mini can accept 5v ttl signals . it sends 3 . 3v signals . . . some but not all 5v ttl cables will understand these signals . so we recommend 3 . 3v cables , but technically 5v may work .\nthe netduino go starter kit is a plug and play component set with arduino shield compatibility targeted towards education , but also popular with engineers and hobbyists . this starter pack comes with all the necessary parts to hit the ground running with netduino go . included is the go mainboard , the shield base , a button module , a potentiometer module , an rgb led module , 4 go cables , and a 3 ' microusb cable to connect to a computer for programming and power .\nnetduino is an electronics platform which software and electrical engineers can use to prototype new electronics products . it is also used extensively in education and for personal projects . netduino is assembled in the usa , uses premium components , and is designed for limited commercial / industrial use in addition to personal use . using c # it offers a rich feature set and a world - class microsoft ide which debugs via usb . many customers embed netduinos inside their products ( versus competing offerings ) .\nthe netduino requires voltage from 7 . 5v to 12v with the plug having a center positive pole . the power can be supplied using a ac - to - dc adapter with 5 . 5mm by 2 . 1mm outer / inner plug .\nhi test123 , welcome to the netduino community . it could be that you don ' t use the correct bitrate . what settings do you use at this moment ? if i ' m not misstaken , the default bitrate should be 115200 .\nhi , i have been trying to debug the code from visual studio 2010 and using it to deploy to a netduino plus 2 , however i am getting deployment errors that does not go away even after power cycles and resetting the dev board .\nlong - term , i would expect the netduino go to also have a very rich ecosystem of modules . plus , the potential of those individual modules is , in my opinion , greater , as the reall processing all happens on - module .\nto get a glimpse of how its done , check out the basic ' getting started ' guide you can even now use the netduino on linux & mac computer using open source mono instead of . net and its very expandable just like the arduino !\nordered the netduino 2 and got a 2 plus ! very happy about the free upgrade . i love the fact that i can develop in c # rather than c / c + + . much more civilized language . great alternative to an arduino .\nthe netduino family is based on the cortex - m micro processor running the . net micro framework ( netmf ) v4 . 3 . development can be done on both windows , with visual studio , or with xamarin studio on mac os x . netduino is packed with io ; including 22 general purpose input / output ( gpio ) ports , 6 of which support hardware pulse width modulation ( pwm ) generation , 4 uarts ( serial communication ) , i2c , and spi ( serial peripheral interface bus ) .\nsurprisingly , i believe it\u2019s correct . the schematic shows that it uses the enc28j60 ethernet controller [ datasheet ] which is 10base - t . the original netduino plus used a different controller ( the dm9161aep [ datasheet ] ) which supported 10 / 100 mbps .\nchristmas has come early ! now to come up with some bsod test cases thanks chris , and great work getting these netduino updates out for us right along side of the long awaited release of . net mf 4 . 2 rtm ( qfe2 ) . kudos ! steve\nthis post is how to quickly get up and running with your netduino go , based on chris walker\u2019s getting started forum post , with some enhancements that i think will make it easier to get up and running , as chris\u2019 post unfortunately leaves a few things out .\n@ simon he ' s either really stupid for buying the netduino ip ( and all of cw ' s problems ) or he ' s got one heck of a legal shield from the nightmare . . . it ' ll be interesting to see how this plays out\ninput ! output ! interface with switches , sensors , leds , serial devices , and more . netduino offers 22 gpios combined with spi , i2c , 2 uarts ( 1 rts / cts ) , 4 pwm channels and 6 adc channels . code ! debug ! repeat !\nonce you have all this together you need to be able to deploy the code to your netduino . deploying the code is easy , simply hit f5 in visual studio and that should send it off to your device . from there you can see how well it works .\nthe netduino plus 2 has four times the speed ( 168mhz ) , six times the code space ( 384kb ) , and twice the available ram ( 100kb + ) of netduino plus 1 . they\u2019ve also given it a whole series of rich new features like four serial ports , six pwm channels and 12 - bit adc . the 6 - pin icsp header has been swapped out for a 10 - pin minijtag header . the goal is to enable developers to compile their own firmware using gcc and debug both native and managed code at the same time .\nthe netduino may be powered by an ac - to - dc power adapter with a standard 5 . 5mm ( outer ) / 2 . 1mm ( inner ) plug . allowable voltages are from 7 . 5v to 12v , and the plug polarity must be center pole positive .\nthe hardware came in a number of classic netduino blue boxes , with each board and module inside packaged in quality esd - proof bags . secret labs has always had a good unboxing experience . i ' ve also really like these bags as they just seem to be quality .\ni previously had installed the . net microframework 4 . 2 sdk , so i didn ' t have to mess around with that . i won ' t cover much of installation here , as the full netduino go sdk wasn ' t yet ready when i got the hardware .\nthe book chris walker wrote about\ngetting started with netduino\nis still available on amazon as someone recently pointed out . i know that it ' s old and not likely to get much attention anymore but i posted a bunch of comments in the reviews stating the following :\nnow i just have the netduino for now , so i haven ' t got any attachments . if i was a hardware guy , i ' m sure i ' d go try to take apart a toaster or remote control and declare something like\nthis toaster just needs a one ohm resister on pin - out 5a so i can invert the voltage and it ' ll toast bread over bluetooth\nbut i have no idea what that means . all i can do with the netduino out of the box to flash its led , as pete points out :\nthis would allow c # programmer to create their own driver in c # and not have to deal with any native c / c + + code . i think this feature will make netduino unique compare to other products out there . i strongly suggest that this feature gets implemented .\nplug the rgb led into any socket on the main board . ( netduino go doesn ' t require you to match socket ids or letters or anything ) . i used socket 8 in the example here . if you choose a different socket , just indicate that in the code .\nbefore the go was introduces , i was looking at creating a number of modules for the . net gadgeteer ( i still am ) . in each case , those modules requires an on - module processor to handle things like multiplexing many inputs , handling some logic specific to the board , or something else . the on - module processor approach is actually one of the best ways to scale out a solution whether you ' re using the netduino or the . net gadgeteer . the netduino go approach simply formalized it and provides tested code you can use to get started .\nif you use a mac or a linux computer , the mono project provides an alternative set of . net programming tools . while the examples in this book use microsoft\u2019s visual studio express tools , appendix b explains how you can program a netduino using mono on a mac or linux computer .\narduino became so popular that it spawned a number of projects that have taken its open - source form factor and extended the functionality . one such project is netduino , a microcontroller platform that is pin - compatible with many arduino shields , but it is based on the . net micro framework .\nin this picture , note how the netduino has blue leds lit next to each active socket . this helps you visually confirm which socket your drivers are using . the tiny blue leds aren ' t as bright as they appear in this photo , that ' s just my camera being annoying .\nif you already know about arduino then the answer to this question is quite simple . it\u2019s an arduino programmable in . net . otherwise , netduino is a prototyping platform based on the . net micro framework . it uses a 32 - bit arm microcontroller and compatible with most of the arduino shields .\nclint sent me a\nnetduino\nboard today . it ' s similar to an arduino board , except it uses the . net micro framework . micro you say ? that ' s techie - speak for\ntiny ass framework .\ni spoke to colin miller about this earlier in the year on video at channel 9 .\nthe netduino currently has provision only for usb power ( although i understand there may be an adapter coming ) , provided directly on the main board . the gadgeteer always has the power provided by a separate module , always colored red . the source of that power can be an adapter , usb , batteries , or something else .\neven though there is lots of example code for neopixels for avr , propeller and pic chips , it ' s a bit of challenge getting these leds to work with the netduino . with the default firmware of the netduino ( any variation , plus or no ) , it is not possible to send data to neopixels . the reason is due to the special high - timing - specific nature of the data sent to the pixels . neopixels , or ws2812 / ws2811 , use a single wire protocol that encodes bits as pulses , the time width of the pulses determine whether each bit is a binary 1 or 0 . the following is a screenshot from the ws2812 datasheet ."]}
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", "topic": 24}], "title": "south32", "paragraphs": ["south32 : to buy remaining 83 % of arizona mining for $ 1 . 75b\nsouth32 : to buy remaining 83 % arizona mining stake for $ 1 . 3bn\nsouth32 : arizona mining shares up on takeover offer by australian company south . .\nsouth32 ( souhy ) presents at bank of america merrill lynch 35th annual global . .\nsouth32 said it was\ncommitted\nto south africa ' s\ntransformation agenda\n.\nsouth32 debuts as australia ' s third - biggest miner with market value of $ 11 . 3b\nsouth32 ' s trading debut fell within aberdeen ' s expectations . but given the commodity market , south32 investors had to be\nprepared for volatility in the share price\n, ms lopez said .\nplatts put all of these assertions to south32 and asked questions about the nature of the agency agreement , including the nature of the remuneration and other incentives for djj , and south32 declined to comment .\nsouth32 has previously said its analysis of the new charter suggests historical transactions will continue to be recognised .\nbad weather and challenging conditions at various operations impacted south32\u2019s performance over the 2016 / 17 financial year .\nin previous years , djj had an offtake agreement with south32 and its predecessor bhp billiton , along with trading house medima , which market sources said , gave buyers a choice of suppliers for south32 ' s products .\n\u201cwe subsequently confirmed that there was no gas exceedance or breach of gas limits , \u201d the south32 asx statement said .\nhe said south32 would be culturally different from bhp billiton , primarily because it was smaller so it could be more nimble .\nthe latest incident was reported to the regulator about 7am on thursday , with south32 saying there were \u201cno elevated gas levels\u201d .\nsouth32 missed its annual production guidance for worsley alumina , south african energy coal , australian manganese ore , silver and lead .\nworkers at south32\u2019s appin mine have been evacuated again over gas problems , prompting the regulator to express concern about operating practices there .\nshares in south32 were 8\u00a2 , or 2 . 82 per cent , lower at $ 2 . 76 at 10 . 45am .\non monday , south32 said a review of the operation\u2019s systems and operating practices were currently being undertaken to ensure its ongoing safety and reliability .\nno re - entry to the mine can occur until the resources regulator is satisfied south32 has implemented revised control measures to ensure worker safety .\nwe are looking more at where south32 trades at from book value point of view \u2013 rather than its net present value ,\nshe said .\nsouth32 was in the main a cost - out story and there was much new management could do internally before looking to m & a , she said .\nsouth32 australia is committed to building strong relationships with our suppliers locally , domestically and globally to seek innovative solutions with a focus on safety , quality and cost .\nthe mine was most recently suspended in late june and remains suspended as south32 conducts a safety review , which analysts have said could take up to three months .\nsouth32\u2019s colliery has been slapped with another prohibition notice after the gas incident , which has been described by the company as \u201can issue with the gas extraction system\u201d .\ngraham kerr , ceo - elect of south32 , says the company will be culturally different from bhp billiton , primarily because it is smaller and could be more nimble .\nthere has been intense speculation that south32 could be a takeover target for mining deal makers mick davis of venture fund x2 , and ivan glasenberg of trading giant glencore .\nsouth32 highlighted a 2 per cent increase in total aluminium production for the year , driven by record performance at mozal aluminium , during a resurgence in the aluminium price .\ngas has been an ongoing problem for south32 at appin , with methane buildups causing operations to be shut down in may , as well as in october last year .\nsouth32\u2019s june quarterly production report showed that aluminium annual production for fiscal 2017 rose 2 per cent and manganese ore production lifted by 5 per cent compared to fiscal 2016 .\nmichelle lopez , senior investment management at aberdeen asset management , says south32 ' s book valuation is attractive and it has no current plans to sell down the new vehicle .\nlocal procurement is a key focus area for south32 . we believe in empowering our local communities to be able to provide for as much of our supply chain as possible .\nappin and the neighbouring dendrobium colliery generated a $ 471 million ( $ 363 million ) , or about 12 percent of south32\u2019s revenue , in the first half of 2017 .\nwhile bhp had argued spinning off south32 would unlock value in bhp by making it a more streamlined company , investors didn ' t appear to agree on monday ; bhp shares fell 7 . 3 per cent , or $ 2 . 36 , to $ 30 . 13 . bhp shareholders were gifted one south32 share for every share in bhp they own .\nsouth32 withdrew staff from the mine on june 28 as a precautionary measure after a fault with the mine\u2019s gas extraction system , the company said in a statement emailed to reuters .\nbhp billiton was given a lukewarm reception from the market after spinning off south32 on monday , but investor says they will sit tight before making any big calls on the new company .\nsouth32 has fallen just short of its full - year production guidance for all but three of its operations after forewarning a strong end to the year was needed to meet its targets .\ncortexia ' s own human factors and safety diagnostic was used to assist south32 in one of their major australian coal mines to identify areas of both strengths and weaknesses relative to other high reliability industries . cortexia ' s diagnostic model was tailored to south32 ' s requirements and a series of over 35 intensive interviews were run with staff from management to the front line .\nsouth32 ended monday with a market capitalisation of $ 10 . 9 billion after making its debut in perth at $ 2 . 13 a share , before closing at $ 2 . 05 .\njohannesburg - diversified metals and mining company , south32 , said on monday that underground operations at the appin colliery , which forms part of its broader illawarra metallurgical coal operation , remained suspended .\nsouth32 previously suspended operations at the mine last october , and again in may , owing to elevated gas concentrations and said in may that the stoppage would immediately hit sales because of low inventory levels .\ngiven the scope of this review , an extended outage is now anticipated before production at illawarra metallurgical coal and be restored to historic levels . the dendrobium mine continues to operate ,\nsouth32 said .\nsouth32 said adverse weather affected development of new mining areas at the wolvekrans - middelburg complex in south africa , which led to a 9 per cent fall in the annual production of south african energy coal .\njune 30 ( reuters ) - australian miner south32 ltd said on friday it has suspended operations at its appin coal mine on the order of a government regulator due to concerns over high gas levels in the mine .\n\u201cthe regulator then issued a prohibition notice and expressed broader concern regarding the recent gas exceedance events and the operating practices of the illawarra metallurgical coal operation , \u201d south32 said in a statement to the australian securities exchange .\n\u201cwhile we didn\u2019t achieve the level of consistency that we expect from our broader portfolio , our alumina , nickel and manganese operations finished the year on a strong note , \u201d south32 chief executive graham kerr said in a statement .\none of bhp billiton ' s biggest shareholders , aberdeen asset management , says it will hold south32 , and is unfazed by the fall in bhp ' s share price in its first day of trade post the spin - off .\nrbc capital markets analyst paul hissey said south32\u2019s year had been marred by operational issues at illawarra and at the cannington silver , lead and zinc mine in queensland , with assets tending to fall short of guidance provided 12 months ago .\nsouth32 warned the issues affecting production at illawarra , cannington and south african energy coal would continue to weigh on performance in the 2018 financial year . the company will provide guidance when it releases its full - year financial results in august .\nsouth32 will produce aluminium , manganese , silver , zinc , lead , nickel , coking coal and thermal coal across a suite of assets , mainly in south africa and australia . its shares are likely to be heavily influenced by movements in commodity prices .\nthis comes after elevated gas concentrations were recorded at area 7 of south32 ' s appin mine in the southern coalfields of new south wales , australia , forcing the company to evacuate workers from an underground pit and suspend operations indefinitely pending the completion of an investigation .\nas a result , south32 said the amount of production in its illawarra metallurgical coal sector \u2013 which is made up of appin and dendrobium mines \u2013 would be 10 percent below earlier expectations of 7 . 9 million metric tonnes of coal in the year through june .\nfrom south32 ' s perspective , the only thing i can think of is they get the biggest consumer of manganese alloys [ in north america ] on a plate , but at the risk of much lower prices than they would otherwise get ,\nsaid the second trader .\na detailed assessment report was prepared highlighting the strengths and areas for improvement , along with a series of recommended strategic initiatives . a number of known and unknown issues were identified , with south32 now in a position to best target their initiatives in a cost effective and impactful manner with the support of cortexia .\na proposed exclusive agency agreement between australian manganese ore and alloys producer south32 and us - based david j . joseph & company , the raw materials arm of steelmaker nucor , has left many participants in the us ferroalloys market with a sense of consternation over what they believe creates significant conflicts of interest in the market .\nsouth32 , which had $ us1 . 5 billion ( $ 1 . 9 billion ) cash at the end of march , kicked off a $ us500 million buyback on april 19 and said as of june 30 it had spent $ us211 million purchasing shares at an average price of $ 2 . 66 per share .\nwe remain committed to the country ' s transformation agenda , with broad - based black economic empowerment entities having a 26 per cent equity interest in our south africa manganese mines and an 8 per cent equity interest in our south africa energy coal mines , which increases significantly when historic asset transactions are taken into account ,\nsouth32 said .\nsources said a steelmaker the size of nucor would want to keep all of its supply options open and not go with just one supplier .\neven with the agency , if anything happens to south32 ' s production , they ' d be foolish to put all their eggs in one basket , so they ' re keeping their options open ,\nsaid a second trader .\nthe agency would cover high - medium - and low - carbon ferromanganese and silicomanganese in north america , according to sources familiar with the matter . while south32 is one of the world ' s largest manganese alloys producers , djj ' s parent company nucor is the biggest consumer of these alloys in the us and north america , but djj also resells alloys and other raw materials to third - party steel mills .\nmost of us use the metals and minerals we mine every day , no matter who we are , or where we live . we play a big part in people\u2019s everyday lives . our commodities\nplaying a key part in how the modern world works , we mine and produce commodities in a safe and sustainable way .\nwe invest in high - quality operations and have a significant presence in each commodity we produce . we are the world\u2019s largest producer of manganese ore , a top producer of silver and one of the world\u2019s largest ferronickel producers .\nthey power our homes , start our cars , build our roads , bridges , skyscrapers and hospitals and even make our coins and jewellery .\nas part of our exploration activities we look to partner with junior explorers to allow us access to attractive opportunities . last year we entered into an agreement with tsx listed trilogy metals , to fund exploration of their high - grade copper resources in northwest alaska , collectively known as the upper kobuk mineral projects ( ukmp ) . we will invest up to us $ 30 million over three years to explore , expand and advance the ukmp , and in particular to test the extension of the existing bornite deposit , with an option to form a 50 / 50 joint venture .\nwe continue to look for new opportunities to expand our horizons . we invest in exploration inside and outside of our portfolio , but making sure they match our capabilities . our exploration activities are carefully selected to have a high chance of success and are spread around the world , including places we have not operated in before .\nwe have a central marketing team that works across all our operations . marketing is managed out of singapore with support offices in london , south africa , and australia .\nthe marketing team works closely with our regions to make decisions on how to get our resource to market and is also responsible for commodity sales , purchasing of strategic raw materials and managing the delivery of commodities to customers .\nhowever , it is understood bhp was pleased with trading on the day , given heavy falls across the resources sector and a 1 . 33 per cent fall in the wider market .\ntoday ' s [ share price ] moves have not concerned us at all \u2013 we still think the long - term strategy is sound .\nwe plan to hold it for a while , there is quite a lot of upside .\n\u200bthe company , led by former bhp chief financial officer graham kerr , instantly became australia ' s third - largest miner by market value and sits in the top 50 companies by market capitalisation , behind its parent and rio tinto .\ngiven how far commodity prices have already fallen , if valuations remain at this level , it looks reasonably attractive .\nthe cost - out story is what is going to drive it in the short term . longer - term we will be looking at how they can convert resources to reserves .\nmr kerr said he wasn ' t\ntoo focused\non the new company ' s share price .\nwhat i will focus on is the things i can control \u2013 the safety , the volume , the costs , telling the investors the story , and the investors will put the appropriate price on the stock ,\nmr kerr said .\ni wouldn ' t say i am unhappy but i am not really focused too much on it to be honest .\nhe laughed off questions about whether xstrata chief executive mick davis had been on the phone to talk about a deal .\n\u200b\ni haven ' t got my phone on me , but no ,\nmr kerry said .\ni think on all these things we will concentrate on what we can control . it sounds boring but the safety , the volume , the costs , the financial performance ,\nmr kerr said .\nwe have spent a lot of time talking to our investors about the value proposition and i think it has been well received . you look at the vote for the demerger and the stock today is out there trading , so the market will make their assessment .\nhowever , mr kerr has said the new company will be looking at its own opportunistic deals as it breaks away from its parent company .\nwe looked at the value when we did the demerger , we talked about it being about 10 per cent of the value , so you have to be a smaller , more nimble company .\nthe spin - off will be more diversified than bhp , with chief executive andrew mackenzie determined to simplify the business back to what he describes as its four\npillar\ncommodities of iron ore , petroleum , copper and coal , with a possible fifth pillar in potash .\nour purpose is to make a difference by developing natural resources , improving people\u2019s lives now and for generations to come . we are trusted by our owners and partners to realise the potential of their resources .\nwe are socially and environmentally responsible and through our actions we are creating a better future for our communities .\nwe base every decision on our values of care , trust , togetherness and excellence to meet the needs of today , without compromising the future .\nwe are delivering sector - leading value for our shareholders . our securities are listed and trade on the london stock exchange ( lse ) australian securities exchange ( asx ) and the johannesburg stock exchange ( jse ) .\nour people are fundamental to our success . we ' re creating a workplace where everyone is able to perform to their full potential every day .\nwe attract people with exceptional skills , who share our values and want to make a difference with the work they do .\nas part of our team you will be brave enough to challenge yourself to be the best in what you do . we will help you stretch your capabilities , challenging you to constantly seek better ways to do things and taking advantage of every opportunity to let your career flourish .\nwe are a global resources company , producing products that are used in nearly every aspect of our daily lives .\nour purpose is to make a difference by developing natural resources , improving people ' s lives now and for generations to come . we are trusted by our owners and partners to realise the potential of their resources .\nby investing in high - 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enter it .\nyou are a premium subscriber , we are unable to send you your password for security reasons .\nif you are a premium subscriber , we are unable to send you your password for security reasons . please contact the client services team .\nif you are a platts market center subscriber ( https : / / pmc . platts . com ) , please navigate to platts market center to reset your password .\nraw materials buyers at steel mills outside of nucor have told s & p global platts they would either not buy from djj , or would do so reluctantly , because they fear purchasing agents within nucor would get to see how much third - party mills were paying for ferroalloys .\nwe have not bought ferroalloys from djj since it was acquired by nucor , because we view nucor as a competitor in several areas in which we operate and we do not want nucor to see what we are paying for raw materials - - period ,\nsaid the purchasing agent at an alloy / specialty steelmaker .\nthis agency makes it worse because djj will have much more control over the alloys .\na second purchasing agent at a carbon steel producer echoed the view .\nwe ' ve told them we ' re not happy about this agreement and , ever since nucor bought djj , we ' ve been reluctant to do business with them , because we ' re not satisfied that nucor won ' t see the prices we ' re paying for alloys ,\nthe buyer said .\nbut a third purchasing agent for a steelmaker said he had no views\none way or the other\non the agency , or djj ' s relationship with nucor .\nwe do buy from djj from time to time when they ' re the lowest offer out there ; sometimes they are , sometimes they ' re not ,\nthe buyer said .\nonce i ' ve made a purchase decision , it ' s done and time to move on , so long as what i ' ve bought arrives when we need it and it matches the spec we agreed to .\na fourth purchasing agent for a steelmaker with large flat - rolled operations in the us said he was not concerned by the agency because\ni have no exposure to djj .\npurchasing agents told platts that djj had first approached them during the summer months , saying it was considering taking on an agency , and some said they expressed concerns to the company at the time .\nthen we heard nothing until the conference [ cru ryan ' s notes , last week of october ] and they told us they had got the agency , which was a surprise after we told them we didn ' t view it favorably ,\nthe second purchasing agent said .\nnucor acquired djj in 2008 for $ 1 . 44 billion . ferroalloys is only one part of djj ' s operations , which include ferrous scrap broking and scrap processing . it also operates in nonferrous scrap markets , including copper and aluminum .\non the supply side , manganese alloys producers and suppliers believe the agency makes an existing conflict of interest worse .\nyou ' ve got the largest consumer of ferromanganese and silicomanganese in the country taking an agency with a vested interest in driving prices [ of manganese alloys ] down , when an agency is supposed to be about obtaining the highest price ,\nsaid a representative from an overseas manganese alloys producer .\nplatts put this assertion and several other questions to djj , but in an emailed response , the company declined to comment .\nso if we sell to nucor , djj gets to see the price - - and we know they do because djj issues the purchase order - - which means djj can then go and undercut me on a sale to another mill ,\nthe producer source added .\ncopies of purchase orders obtained by platts support this assertion . the pos are for transactions of different manganese alloys within the last six months to different nucor mills . the pos were issued by djj , showing details of the commodity , quantity , chemistry , delivery instructions to the nucor mill and the price agreed .\nin one case , an internal nucor po was issued between a nucor mill and djj and a separate po was issued by djj to the trader for the same truckload of material , even though the trader said he dealt directly with the mill in negotiating the sale and at no time with djj .\nin the other cases , the suppliers also said they never dealt with djj in the negotiations , only with the raw materials buyer at the nucor mill involved .\neveryone ' s worked around the conflict for the last few years , but with an agency , it changes ,\nsaid a ferroalloys trader .\nso if . . . i sell to a nucor mill , the pos come from djj with the quantities and prices on them . they know exactly what ' s going on here ; there are no chinese walls .\ndespite the agency agreement nucor put out requests for quotes last week for its 2017 annual requirements for high - medium - and low - carbon ferromanganese and silicomanganese .\nthe largest requirement is for nearly 99 , 000 st of silicomanganese for 16 of nucor ' s mills .\non high - carbon ferromanganese , the requirement is for just over 34 , 000 mt for 13 of nucor ' s mills .\nthe rfq for medium - carbon ferromanganese was for just over 15 , 000 st for nine of its mills and the rfq for low - carbon ferromanganese covered just over 10 , 500 st for seven mills .\nnone of the rfqs contained line item allocations for djj for resale . however , according to supply - side sales , previous long - term rfqs from nucor have contained such line items . all offers on the latest manganese alloys rfqs are due on november 28 .\nthe trader also said , before the agency agreement ,\nwe took the view when nucor acquired djj . . . we would not offer . . . to nucor and we ' ve stuck to that , because we didn ' t want djj reselling . . . and competing with us .\nbut another producer source said whether producers and suppliers offered to nucor would depend on market conditions .\nit will be interesting to see . . . . now the market is turning and prices are moving higher , whether the other suppliers and producers hold their resolve and don ' t offer [ to ] nucor , or else will only offer at inflated prices ,\nthe source said .\noffering at inflated prices , the source suggested , could prevent djj from undercutting suppliers in competing for sales to steel mills outside of the nucor group .\nplatts also sought comment from nucor on these issues and , in particular , regarding the potential for conflicts of interest arising from the largest consumer of manganese alloys in north america entering into an agency agreement with one of the world ' s biggest producers , and nucor failed to answer emailed questions or return phone calls seeking comment .\nit\u2019s free and easy to do . please use the button below and we will bring you back here when complete .\nfor full functionality of this site it is necessary to enable javascript . here are the instructions how to enable javascript in your web browser .\nthe perth - based miner , which was spun out of bhp billiton in 2015 , beat its guidance for its brazil alumina and cerro matoso nickel operations by 1 per cent and delivered on revised guidance for its troubled illawarra metallurgical coal operation .\nbut it fell just shy of guidance for its worsley alumina and australia manganese operations as well as revised guidance for its south africa energy coal and cannington silver , lead and zinc operations .\nwhile we didn ' t achieve the level of consistency that we expect from our broader portfolio , our alumina , nickel and manganese operations finished the year on a strong note ,\nchief executive graham kerr said .\nthe miner warned in its march quarter report it required a strong final quarter from its suite of assets to meet its full - year cost guidance , after operational problems and wet weather hampered production in the march quarter .\nthe biggest slips in 2017 production compared to a year ago were silver and lead production , which fell 27 and 24 per cent respectively , and metallurgical coal , which fell 19 per cent year - on - year .\nthe reduction in metallurgical coal volumes was driven by ongoing operational issues at the illawarra operation in nsw .\nwork was suspended at the appin underground coal mine multiple times due to challenging ground conditions and elevated gas levels .\nrbc capital markets analyst paul hissey said the full - year result was\nmarred\nby the operational problems .\nthis result caps a year which was marred in some respects by operational issues at illawarra and cannington , with assets tending to fall short of guidance provided 12 months ago ( in some cases , revised ) ,\nmr hissey said .\nnotwithstanding prices have been able to offset slightly lower volumes to deliver what should be a sound financial result .\nmr hissey also suggested investors should\nremain engaged given the balance sheet strength\nand the potential for additional capital management .\nthe company said it would continue buying shares at a similar rate this financial year\nassuming the on - market option remains an efficient mechanism\nto return excess capital to shareholders .\nsouth africa wants to increase the black ownership requirement for mining assets in the country to 30 per cent , from 26 per cent . but the move has been suspended following legal action by the country ' s mining lobby .\nin some cases , black investors have exited their investments in south african mining assets . under the previous rule , once the 26 per cent threshold had been met , selling down was not problematic but it remains unclear whether the old\nonce empowered , always empowered\nprinciple will continue to apply .\nit is the third suspension at the mine since last october over gas concerns , and the regulator said the colliery would remain closed until it was satisfied that it was safe .\nit later found gas levels to be within safe limits and notified the new south wales department of planning and environment .\n\u201cwhilst fy17 production should remain relatively unaffected ( given the timing ) , this suspension will likely roll into fy18 , \u201d royal bank of canada analyst paul hissey said in a research note .\nit also cited difficulties with gas in the mine as the reason for a fall in output for the first half of 2017 .\nthe department said the mine was the subject of targeted regulatory attention \u201cas a result of ongoing safety and compliance concerns\u201d and the suspension would hold until any safety issues had been remedied .\nthe dendrobium colliery is still operating , the company said . ( $ 1 = 1 . 2990 australian dollars ) ( reporting by anusha ravindranath in bengaluru and tom westbrook in sydney ; editing by richard pullin )\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nillawarra metallurgical coal produces premium - quality , hard coking coal for steelmaking , with small amounts of energy coal as a by - product , from the bulli and wongawilli coal seams .\n( c ) pretoria news 1999 - 2017 independent newspapers ( pty ) limited . all rights strictly reserved . provided by syndigate media inc . ( syndigate . info ) . , source middle east & north african newspapers\nmercer , schweitzer and westlake top ' safer ' dividend basic materials february . .\nduration : auto . 2 months 3 months 6 months 9 months 1 year 2 years 5 years 10 years max .\nbut the resources regulator has said spoken out clearly , saying \u201congoing safety and compliance concerns\u201d meant that the colliery was the \u201csubject of a targeted regulatory intervention\u201d .\nthe company told the australian securities exchange that that operations had been suspended once again that day \u201cas a precautionary measure\u201d .\n\u201cthe regulator then issued a prohibition notice and expressed broader concern regarding the recent gas exceedance events and the operating practices of the illawarra metallurgical coal operation . \u201d\na spokesman for the resources regulator said the incident related to \u201cgas drainage plant failures\u201d and \u201cworkers were withdrawn from underground in accordance with their \u2018trigger action response plan\u2019\u201d .\n\u201cthe prohibition notice will remain in place until mine safety inspectors are provided the procedures and conditions under which any re - entry will occur . . . and are satisfied additional and appropriate risk controls have been put into place to ensure workers at the mine are not exposed to risk , \u201d he said .\nplease note : all comments made or shown here are bound by the online discussion terms & conditions .\ncreate is a multi - purpose wordpress theme that gives you the power to create many different styles of websites .\ncortexia is an australian human factors and safety consultancy delivering operational and bottom - line improvements for high - risk and high - reliability industries .\nshares in south 32 have fallen after the diversified miner\u2019s annual production of many commodities , including coal , dropped and the company missed its full - year production guidance on some of them .\nbut output for energy coal fell 8 per cent , metallurgical coal dropped 19 per cent , and manganese alloy was down 2 per cent .\nnickel production fell one per cent , silver decreased by 27 per cent , lead was down 24 per cent , and zinc dropped 11 per cent .\non a quarterly basis , fourth - quarter production in all commodities lifted or was flat except for silver , lead and zinc , which were lower .\nmr kerr said production at the appin metallurgical coal colliery in nsw\u2019s illawarra region remains suspended while operations there are reviewed so that the mine can be restarted safely and reliably .\nthe nsw department of planning and environment has expressed concerns over gas levels and operating practices at the illawarra metallurgical coal operation .\nbut production of australian manganese ore fell because of heavy rainfall and tropical cyclone alfred .\nthe mozal aluminium smelter in mozambique achieved a record performance for the year , lifting production by 2 per cent .\n\u201cnotwithstanding , prices have been able to offset slightly lower volumes to deliver what should be a sound financial result , \u201d mr hissey said in a research note .\n\u00a9 the west australian and seven west media ( wa ) . all rights reserved ."]}
{"id": 54428, "summary": [{"text": "digital kitchen is a creative experience company with offices in seattle , chicago , and los angeles .", "topic": 38}, {"text": "founded in 1995 , the award-winning agency is a collective of artists and producers that focus on transforming businesses through creative experiences in the form of environments , branding , marketing , & content .", "topic": 31}, {"text": "much of digital kitchen 's work includes design , motion graphics and film within the commercial , network and entertainment industries .", "topic": 11}, {"text": "the agency has been recognized for its main title works : true blood , dexter , six feet under and nip/tuck .", "topic": 30}, {"text": "digital kitchen has worked as a full-service creative agency for clients such as hbo , at&t u-verse , target , levi strauss , microsoft , and sierra nevada brewing company .", "topic": 27}, {"text": "in october 2014 , digital kitchen merged with seattle-based communications design firm methodologie .", "topic": 19}, {"text": "on june 2 , 2015 digital kitchen was acquired by kyu , the strategic operating unit of hakuhodo dy holdings , which is currently headed by ceo michael birkin . ", "topic": 20}], "title": "digital kitchen", "paragraphs": ["glassdoor gives you an inside look at what it ' s like to work at digital kitchen , including salaries , reviews , office photos , and more . this is the digital kitchen company profile . all content is posted anonymously by employees working at digital kitchen .\ndigital kitchen\u2019s client roster has included at & t ; , hbo , netflix and microsoft .\n\u201cwe have admired digital kitchen for some time , \u201d said michael birkin , kyu\u2019s chief executive .\nthis digital kitchen scale combines a high degree of functionality and precision with a minimalist design language .\nus based creative agency , digital kitchen , has been acquired by kyu , the strategic operating unit of hakuhodo dy holdings .\ncreative content and experience company digital kitchen has named anthony vitagliano as president and chief creative officer , a new position at the company .\ni applied online . the process took 2 weeks . i interviewed at digital kitchen ( los angeles , ca ) in july 2015 .\nhow much do digital kitchen employees make ? glassdoor has salaries , wages , tips , bonuses , and hourly pay based upon employee reports and estimates .\nit was a mashup of trying to create a physical and digital creation ,\ndavid mikula , digital kitchen ' s creative director , told abc news .\nwe wanted to create something in the maker spirit of all of seattle .\nthe ella\u2019s kitchen \u00ae campaign emphasized target\u2019s commitment to offering natural and organic products by promoting the brand\u2019s made - for - target exclusive products , including natural remedies for upset tummies . working with iced media , ella\u2019s kitchen\u2019s agency of record , one epiphany helped create ella\u2019s kitchen farmacy , an engaging , informative digital experience designed to immerse visitors in a quest to customize their own ella\u2019s kitchen \u00ae flavor from a vast array of organic ingredients .\nriverside investment & development enlisted the help of mccann systems , digital kitchen and leviathan to bring a vibrant , generative video art installation ,\n150 media stream ,\nto life in chicago .\non july 14 , digital kitchen ceo anthony vitagliano will join digital experts from gensler and leviathan for the 2017 segd xplorer event in chicago . we had a chance to speak with anthony about his career , his inspiration and his session , \u201cdesign for belonging . \u201d here\u2019s what he had to say .\nbut the out - of - home category has exploded in the last few years with the growing sophistication of digital technologies , especially mobile , social , and location - based apps . outdoor is where the rubber of digital meets the road , of , well , the road\u2013outdoor ads bring digital to the streets .\n\u201cour digital business has grown tremendously since last year\u2019s newfronts presentation , \u201d ceo bonnie kintzer told adweek . \u201cwe\u2019ve created new video initiatives across our digital properties , developed new partnerships with industry - leading agencies and continue to add some of the brightest and most talented people in the business to our digital team . \u201d\none epiphany helps organizations solve business problems using digital or online marketing solutions . some of our services include social media strategy , website audits , and search engine optimization . nerissa marbury is founder & chief digital marketer of one epiphany llc .\nlexington , ky . ( monday , january 4 , 2016 ) \u2013 the national thoroughbred racing association ( ntra ) , daily racing form and the national turf writers and broadcasters ( ntwab ) today announced that digital kitchen\u2019s production of \u201cironman perry [ . . . ]\ndigital kitchen is a creative experience company with offices in seattle , chicago , and los angeles . founded in 1995 , the award - winning agency is a collective of artists and producers that focus on transforming businesses through creative experiences in the form of environments . . .\nthe piano has a whole library of midi songs and those are stored locally in the machine ,\nsaid ben chaykin of digital kitchen . the midi interface sends all the data to a hardware controller linked to the keys of the piano . then it starts to play .\nin july 2011 , out - of - home agency kinetic worldwide released a global digital out - of - home study that suggested that \u201cwith the rise of smartphones and tablets , mobile consumers have an increased appetite for engagement and interactivity with digital out - of - home . \u201d\nwhile the shift in marketing budgets from traditional media to digital has generally represented a loss for the former , out - of - home advertising has been one \u201ctraditional\u201d medium that\u2019s grown\u2013creatively and to some extent financially\u2013along with digital . now that the digital ad world is evolving further , with emphasis shifting from the web to mobile ( see : facebook\u2019s $ 1 billion acquisition of instagram ) , the outdoor space has become an even richer creative landscape for brands .\nshiny statues are not what bring us into the kitchen every day\u2014but we have to admit , we\u2019re proud that our work is uniquely recognized for effectiveness , artistry and innovation .\nold spice followed up with 186 related videos in which mustafa directly responded to digital queries from bloggers and celebrities including perez hilton , ellen degeneres , and alyssa milano .\ndigital is the future and so are you\u2014so combine the two and get your career and studio moving forward faster at the 2017 segd xplorer event , july 13\u201314 in chicago .\ntaste of home\u2019s everyday gorgeous food and styling video series aims to inspire audiences to make everyday table and food experiences into moments of beauty with quick tips to transform meals . the kitchen inspiration continued with taste of home\u2019s other series , test kitchen shorts . these quick and easy - to - consume videos share interesting shortcuts , tricks and ideas that will excite any curious , enthusiastic home cook .\nwhat it is : created out of digital kitchen , chicago , the effort makes use of multiple screens embedded in the architecture and interiors of the cosmopolitan hotel in las vegas to create a unique experience for guests . among the components include eight screen - wrapped columns that welcome guests in the lobby . each column features works of photography ; 3d and 2d animation ; and film that helps to engulf visitors in the hotel ' s narrative while challenging them to rethink the idea of architecture , interiors and physical space . the digital assets within the experience can be curated and tailored for specific seasons and events .\ncreated by digital kitchen , a creative agency in seattle , the project is going to debut this weekend at the city ' s 2012 capitol hill block party . anyone on twitter will be able to tweet at stanley with the name of a song and watch a live stream of the piano to see if it plays your request . the live stream starts at urltoken at 3 : 00 p . m . pdt today .\n\u201con monday , we\u2019ll be unveiling details about seven fantastic original digital video series , as well as some eye - opening research for attendees , \u201d said kintzer . \u201cour presentation truly highlights our company\u2019s commitment to digital innovation , multi - channel delivery and brand trust for our marketing partners and consumer audience . home does truly start here at tmbi for our advertising partners , as well as our devoted , loyal audience . \u201d\namong tmbi\u2019s achievements this past year is a partnership with j . m . smucker\u2019s hungry jack on taste of home\u2019s fun with food series , a food crafting series hosted by taste of home test kitchen experts mark hagen and lauren knoelke .\nlaunching the samsung wave . samsung and marketing agency jack morton developed a live and digital event to take place at barcelona ' s mobile world congress in february 2010 . for the live portion , a massive room was created , surrounded by a 360 - degree digital cube . thirty - two hd projectors illuminated the walls to demonstrate the graphics available on the new smartphones , and live entertainers also participated to help engage the crowd and build excitement .\nthe timing is also good because the brand has a new brewery in north carolina to bulk up in the east coast market . the chico , calif . - based brewer tapped the seattle office of digital kitchen to develop a new site that includes a film about the brand . the four - minute documentary - style film ( voiceover by founder ken grossman ) details the 30 - year - old brand ' s position , values , and history . the effort also includes in - store elements .\nduring its first newfronts , tmbi spoke about its transformation from a venerable print publisher of lifestyle content , anchored by reader\u2019s digest , into a digital - focused content company . roughly 12 months later , the move seems to be paying dividends .\ngiven this year ' s design grand prix winner , hopefully what happens in vegas won ' t stay in vegas . the cannes international festival of creativity design jury bestowed the category ' s top honor this year to\nthe cosmopolitan digital experience ,\na multimedia digital effort that weaves storytelling into the exterior and interiors of a new sin city hotel , an effort that the jury said sets a new standard for hotel and retail experiences - - as well as integrated brand building on a broader level .\nreveal is the fourth of six videos that were recently shown on ifc and the sundance channel . the videos are two - minute documentaries featuring the cosmopolitan of las vegas and they provide a behind - the - scenes look into the personalities and inspiration behind the cosmopolitan . reveal features digital kitchen executive creative director anthony vitagliano and the unique and dynamic digital art installations that are exhibited on the cosmopolitan ' s eight lobby columns . the cosmopolitan of las vegas is a place for the curious who crave real experiences , embrace the unexpected , revel in discovery and appreciate the inspiration behind the cultivated and curated elements that the cosmopolitan offers . for more information or to book a room , visit : urltoken find the cosmopolitan on . . . twitter : @ cosmopolitan _ lv urltoken facebook : urltoken flickr : urltoken video produced by ifc urltoken\nafter all that inspiration , are you ready to supercharge your company\u2019s 2016 marketing strategy ? download the dawn of the digital marketer e - book now . it ' s filled with more real - life examples of successful marketing campaigns for every stage of the customer lifecycle .\nlet\u2019s get ready for the new school year ! planning and execution canon cares about students , and wants to help them and their families get ready for school , as well as enjoying printing with pixma . kitchen created a set of fun online banners to show how canon cares about kids . online banners \u2192\nlet\u2019s get ready for formula e 2016 . planning and execution canon hong kong is a proud partner of formula e 2016 and kitchen developed a key visual and online banners under the tagline \u201cbe the first\u201d \u2013 announcing that this is the first time for formula e be held in hong kong , and that canon \u2192\nwe asked several of the most tech - savvy experts within the segd community for their picks of the most recent and influential experiential graphic design using digital technology . the main criteria informing their choices were : shows significant innovation , inspiration and has raised the bar for experiential graphic design .\n\u201cit was an immaculately run kitchen , \u201d coe said . \u201cone day , i was tasting something and accidentally put the spoon in my pocket . the ship later went on lockdown when a royal spoon turned up missing . i got in a bit of trouble when it turned out it was in my back pocket . \u201d\nan interactive art installation that brings a hand - draw map to life , allows audience to explore streets and alleys of central by just a wave of hand . planning & execution another unique experience presented by kitchen team , combining technology with stunning illustration from local artist , flyingpig , we invite audience to virtually visit some favourite hotspots in \u2192\nto celebrate xmas with an interactive light show at the lobby of st . george\u2019s building , which put a smile to everybody\u2019s face during this graceful season . planning & execution with the use of motion sensors and projectors , elves from kitchen brought an interactive experience to st . george\u2019s building . by just a touch on the wall , \u2192\nthis year coca - cola is launching a new look . to celebrate this happy event , we worked with mccann & spencer to create an interactive vending machine to encourage coke lovers to dress in red . planning & execution kitchen transformed three traditional coca - cola vending machines into smart kiosks that can detect how \u2018red\u2019 you dress and gave \u2192\ncreate an interactive game to demonstrate how durex air is the best gear to help men deliver unforgettable pleasure to their partners . planning and execution kitchen has created a through - the - line campaign with tvcs , outdoor and online channels . the goal is show men the 5 features of durex air using an immersive virtual training course to \u2192\na stunning new media installation illuminates chicago\u2019s west loop . 150 media stream is a multi - faceted achievement in art , architecture and technology that celebrates the transformative power of art as a collective experience . this digital art installation explores the interplay of art , space and viewership in both public and private contexts .\neric oldrin , managing director of digital kitchen seattle , tells marketing daily that the brand needed a web - based forum for its brand story .\nwhen they started in 30 years ago , they were one of the first craft beers ; now there are thousands .\nhe notes that the brewer began expanding into more seasonal beers and variants a few years ago , which has helped grow sales .\nour research showed that people see sierra as synonymous with quality and consistency ,\nhe says .\nbut that sense of perfection can feel stodgy . we wanted to make sure we helped the voice reflect the daring part of what they are doing .\nto showcase rimowa as a much - loved brand that people are proud of , we inspired owners to unleash their art and creativity by customising their own rimowa . planning and execution kitchen helped rimowa create their yearly regional campaign \u2013 \u201cshow your rimowa 2016\u201d \u2013 with local singer / songwriter jason chan , film director adam wong , and cross - media artist \u2192\nhelping fwd launch a new money - saving life insurance product . planning and execution fwd wants everyone to \u201cenjoy the moment , \u201d which is why it created provie , a new insurance plan that enables customers to save their money , yet withdraw it anytime , so they can play hard anytime . kitchen created a user - friendly responsive site to help potential \u2192\nspeaking of her role in building such vibrant and engaging campaigns for these notable products , nerissa marbury , founder and ceo of one epiphany , said , \u201cit was great to take the digital production lead on two fun and creative projects , as well as work with a team as committed as those at iced media . \u201d\na digital art installation called \u201cthe cube\u201d hovers in the lobby of building 16 , emitting a warm techno - hum . the cube changes hues like a mood ring throughout the day , from green to pink to blue . \u201cwhen it gets to be dark purple , you know it\u2019s time to go home , \u201d one building resident joked .\nyou can\u2019t shape culture from a cubicle . so in 1995 , we moved to the kitchen . conversation and ideas seem to flow more freely in kitchens . there\u2019s no pretense : just one big table that brings everyone together\u2014creative , strategy , production , and client\u2014to talk , to work , to pass things around . it\u2019s okay if things get messy , because the collaboration is priceless .\nnow , advertising age is updating this list with 15 of the best ad campaigns of the 21st century . in the last 15 years , advertising and marketing , and the media it used to get out its messages , has experienced an incredible upheaval as digital media and interactivity changed the dynamics of how consumers see and pay attention brand messages .\nall in all , trusted media brands is currently serving monthly digital content to 53 . 8 million consumers , which is a 55 percent increase in audience growth since 2014 . the company also boasts 63 . 2 million active social users across its portfolio . on social and mobile , tmbi reaches 21 million adult millennials ( 25 - 39 years old ) .\nfounded in 2010 by nerissa marbury , one epiphany llc is a digital marketing firm specializing in online marketing strategies , website development , social media , and search engine optimization . the firm serves a diverse mix of clients in industries that include advertising , consumer products , entertainment , retail , beauty and travel , as well as the non - profit sector .\nnew york , ny : one epiphany llc earned a shorty awards honorable mention for its contributions to the hain celestial\u2019s tyson\u2019s pro tips \u00ae project in the category of \u201cbest in health and fitness . \u201d one epiphany also received recognition in the shorty awards \u201cbest in family and parenting\u201d category for the company\u2019s collaborative work on a campaign that promoted ella\u2019s kitchen \u00ae , a premium organic baby food brand for target .\nto demonstrate and promote corelle \u2019s ( a product of world kitchen ) chip - resistant dinnerware ( its unique selling point ) , ad agency grey china placed the unprotected plates in a custom made vending machine in targeted areas . passersby were able to purchase a plate of their choosing and then watch as it dropped , delivered without cracks or chips . the campaign resulted in a 10 % sales increase in one month . ( source : design taxi )\na sliding mechanism , which can be used intuitively , switches this scale on and off . sliding open the 18 / 10 stainless steel weighing surface reveals a black plastic body with a white lcd display . the kitchen scale can determine weights up to 5 kg accurate to the gramme while a tare function facilitates the preparation of the food . in addition , the display can be set to different measurement units , allowing users to try their hand at international recipes .\ntourism british columbia placed a giant , 14 - foot tall , 10 - foot wide vending machine in justin herman plaza in san francisco for a few days , opening the locals up to a whole new world of british columbia holiday experiences . those who interacted with \u201cthe bc moments machine\u201d were rewarded with highly valuable mementos from british columbia , including real kayaks , mountain bikes , golf clubs and surf boards . ( source : the inspiration room , digital buzz blog )\nin the age of social media , marketeers have used this evolution in recent years to create innovative , interactive , engaging digital ( gifting ) campaigns / activations / experiences with enhanced \u2018social\u2019 vending machines to catch the consumers\u2019 attention . from the simba ghost pops vending machine campaign in 2007 ( see video ) , the coca cola happiness vending machine in early 2010 to the delite - o - matic vending machine in the summer of 2012 , below an overview of 20 notable campaigns involving vending machines :\nfor this south korean marketing experiment , the soda behemoth utilized microsoft\u2019s kinect technology in its vending machine to engage with customers and building brand love through digital + physical experiences . the coke dance vending machine challenged people to replicate dance moves from the korean boy band 2pm being played on the machine in exchange for soda . the built in sensors and webcams recognize human interaction . the better they dance , the more bottles of coke they are rewarded with . ( source : the fire wire , singularityhub )\nin april 2011 pepsico announced the launch of its social vending system , a state - of - the - art networked unit that features full touch screen interactive vending technology , enabling consumers to better connect with pepsico brands right at the point of purchase . using digital technology , pepsico\u2019s social vending system enables any user to gift a friend by selecting a beverage and entering the recipient\u2019s name , mobile number and a personalized text message or short video recorded message right at the machine . ( source : pepsico )\nargentina is the country with most football fans in the world . but in the north , in the salta province everybody loves rugby . to give rugby fans a unique experience salta beer and ogilvy buenos aires introduced the rugbeer machine , an unique vending machine that runs on tackles , not coins . in order to dispense one cold salta beer one needs to ram the machine . rugbeer was so successful that it toured the region , leading to 25 % more beers sales in the bars that it visited . ( source : ads of the world , digital buzz blog )\ncleaning up the city with mrs . meyer ' s . mrs . meyer ' s wanted to do good , give out samples , and use kitchen sink imagery . that ' s where mono , an agency based in minneapolis , stepped in . it turned a fountain in san francisco ' s ghirardelli square into a super - sized washbasin , complete with cup , saucer , sponge , and a huge bottle of mrs . meyer ' s clean day detergent . white balloons suggested soap suds , and passers - by who took one got not only an ( included ) sample , but the knowledge that a $ 2 donation was being made to charity . that ' s good and clean .\nin 2011 , google partnered with coca cola in project re : brief to re - imagine and re - create the 1971 iconic \u2018hilltop\u2019 commercial for a modern audience in the digital era . fulfilling the promise of the original ad ( \u201cbuy the world a coke\u201d ) , the duo made it possible to connect with strangers by sending a coke around the globe to an unsuspecting recipient , making the world feel just a little bit smaller . google technologies coupled with custom - designed coca cola vending machines enabled viewers truly to \u2018buy the world a coke\u2019 , with just a few taps on their mobile phones . ( source : cannes lions )\nlast year nestl\u00e9 turkey surprised random shoppers in istanbul ( turkey ) with a chocolate treat for the campaign chocolike . wanda digital and nestl\u00e9 placed a vending machine in the largest shopping mall in turkey\u2019s largest city and connected the machine to its facebook page . every 15 likes on facebook resulted in a free chocolate gift ( tablet consisting of 15 pieces chocolates ) to a lucky person who just happened to be near the vending machine . a hidden camera recorded the reaction of the \u2018winners\u2019 . 55 , 433 liked the facebook page during the campaign , which resulted in 3 , 695 chocolike gifts . ( source : adsector , mixx awards )\ncontrol shifted from marketers and traditional media timing their messages and forcing consumers to see ads as a trade - off for the content they wanted to see to the consumer wielding remote control and computer mouse . traditional media found itself scrambling to stay relevant as digital media wreaked havoc with the guarantee that consumers were likely to see ad messages . expensive journalism distributed free online amassed audience but not ad dollars and wiped out a whole generation of magazines and newspapers , while dvrs , podcasts , streaming video services like netflix and hulu challenged tv and radio models . out of this massive shift , marketers and agencies got very innovative in turning these new tools to their advantage .\nwhy it won : conor brady , chief creative officer of organic and the only juror who experienced the hotel in person , said the work represents an ethos of multidisciplinary design .\nit ' s truly a coming together , in a beautiful , integrated way , all these disciplines of design . what most excited me is that it ' s completely kinetic . they essentially built a publishing platform for art in this digital space . it opens up the ability to do something great .\nadded juror helen godin , creative director and partner at sid lee , canada :\nit was a complete design experience and becomes the new standard for hotels . we all agreed maybe this is something that can be one example for restaurants , hotels and retail .\nit represents a trend to\nthink about having a complete , immersive experience , developing packaging , advertising from the roots of design , thinking in terms of branding first and , after that , spread the design all over the place .\nbest performance by an actor in a television series - drama michael c . hall\nfor playing\nmiguel prado\n. for episode\ngo your own way\n.\noutstanding performance by an ensemble in a drama series billy brown jennifer carpenter josh cooke aimee garcia michael c . hall colin hanks desmond harrington rya kihlstedt c . s . lee edward james olmos james remar luna lauren velez david zayas\noutstanding performance by an ensemble in a drama series jennifer carpenter april l . hernandez michael c . hall desmond harrington maria doyle kennedy c . s . lee jonny lee miller james remar julia stiles luna lauren velez peter weller david zayas\noutstanding performance by a stunt ensemble in a television series wally crowder shawn crowder deborah l . mazor david st . pierre matthew taylor\noutstanding performance by an ensemble in a drama series preston bailey julie benz jennifer carpenter brando eaton courtney ford michael c . hall desmond harrington c . s . lee john lithgow rick peters james remar christina robinson luna lauren velez david zayas\noutstanding performance by an ensemble in a drama series preston bailey julie benz jennifer carpenter valerie cruz kristin dattilo michael c . hall desmond harrington c . s . lee jason manuel olazabal david ramsey james remar christina robinson jimmy smits luna lauren velez david zayas\ndexter places its hands firmly on the throat of expectation and - minute by minute - tightens its . . . more\ndexter places its hands firmly on the throat of expectation and - minute by minute - tightens its grip until audiences begin to question their idea of morality . michael c . hall ' s masterfully nuanced performance as dexter breathes humanity into a monster - a killer who murders those he believes have gotten away with murder . the world through dexter ' s dark , droll and wickedly funny gaze , in many ways , defines today ' s era of television - stories that are wildly ambitious , intricately told , and deeply , emotionally engaging .\ndexter is a killer show about a serial killer . wildly audacious and original , the show is an . . . more\ndexter is a killer show about a serial killer . wildly audacious and original , the show is an incisive new take on several television staples - the medical mystery , vigilante justice and even romantic comedy - mashed together in the bloody grip of a self - doubting sociopath . both creepy and compelling , dexter is the most morally complex show on television , and with that distinction , a true catalyst for a discussion of ethics around the living room .\nbest music supervision in television gary calamar for true blood , house m . d . and men of a certain age\nepisode :\ndexter : are you . . . ? ( 2012 )\nbest writing in a drama series james manos jr . jeff lindsay scott buck tim schlattmann lauren gussis karen campbell scott reynolds wendy west manny coto jace richdale\ndrama series scott buck manny coto charles h . eglee lauren gussis chip johannessen jim leonard clyde phillips scott reynolds melissa rosenberg tim schlattmann wendy west\ndrama series scott buck charles h . eglee lauren gussis clyde phillips scott reynolds melissa rosenberg tim schlattmann wendy west\ndramatic series scott buck daniel cerone charles h . eglee adam fierro lauren gussis clyde phillips scott reynolds melissa rosenberg tim schlattmann\ndramatic series scott buck daniel cerone drew z . greenberg lauren gussis kevin maynard clyde phillips melissa rosenberg tim schlattmann\nelara hotel ( grand hilton vacation property ) one bedroom suite in las vegas . . . formerly ph towers .\nif i knew then what i know now . . . i ' d specialize from the start\nregister to become a member today . you ' ll get the essential information you need to do your job better , including\nwe are glad you are enjoying advertising age . to get uninterrupted access and additional benefits , become a member today .\nthe jury : designer / architect / branding specialist luciano deos of gad design presided over 15 jurors hailing from 13 countries .\nother standouts : the gold lion - winning basisbibel . the effort was a lively rethink of the religious tome , incorporating a range of vibrant colors , a simple white cross on the front and interior pages redesigned to make the text more accessible .\nsomething that was a book now feels like a gift - - we can decide where that gift came from - - was it from up above ? or from the designers themselves ?\nsaid juror leslie smolan , founding partner of carbone smolan agency . the work represented one trend in the entries - - that design can make the old new again .\nanother notable gold winner was the human rights petition effort for human rights watch , out of jwt , new york . the new york exhibition consisted of 200 photographs of burmese political prisoners . each image was covered in pens to create the illusion of prison bars . visitors could remove the pens and use them to sign a petition so that they could figuratively , and literally , help free the prisoners .\nit had a huge impact on freeing prisoners ,\nsaid juror mike mizrahi , creative director at inside out productions , new zealand .\nthat was an example where an emotional connection was made through design to communicate very powerfully an idea that changed people ' s lives .\ntotal lions : outside of the grand prix , the jury awarded a record 31 gold lions , 27 silver and 27 bronze .\ntoo many golds ? no , said the jury . the winners were selected from a relatively short shortlist . said ms . godin ,\nwhat we considered to be really good only made it onto the shortlist , so once we had a really good shortlist , awarding golds , silver and bronzes became so much easier because we awarded only the cream of the crop .\nann - christine diaz is the creativity editor at ad age . she has been covering the creative world of advertising and marketing for more than a decade . outside of the job , she can be found getting in touch with her own creativity .\nthis site uses cookies for analytics , personalized content and ads . by continuing to browse this site , you agree to this use .\nbuildings 16 and 17 are two of the biggest at microsoft headquarters \u2013 sturdy , brick - and - glass tributes to the practical 1980s , when the company was focused more on manifesting bill gates\u2019 vision to put a computer on every desk and in every home than on the architectural prowess of its campus .\ninside , however , is a different story . there is light , air and art . there are new , retooled work spaces and vibrant common areas . once fortresses of winding corridors , fluorescent lighting and private offices , the buildings were recently gutted and radically redesigned not just to be more interesting and modern , but to offer employees an unprecedented range of ways to get things done . in the parlance of the zip code , buildings 16 and 17 have been totally hacked .\nafter all , it would be a non - starter for microsoft to have the goal of empowering everyone on the planet to achieve more without trying to do the same for its own employees .\nthe buildings sport all the familiar hallmarks of a modern tech company \u2013 the plethora of free beverages , the ping pong and pool tables , the gourmet caf\u00e9 , the standing desks . but from there , the offerings get more unusual .\nfor starters , building 16 and 17 are office - free . designed with the idea that there is no one best way to get work done , there are an unparalleled range of working environments . employees and even executives work together in large , shared rooms called \u201cneighborhoods . \u201d they roam high - ceilinged hallways and stop for impromptu meetings in angular atriums designed to capture and perpetuate light . they head into large , glass team rooms to collaborate , or into one of the many focus rooms or cozy alcoves for privacy . they yell and whoop in an xbox game room , and take their shoes off to quietly recharge in the company\u2019s first - ever no tech lounge .\n\u201cit\u2019s a new look for the new microsoft , \u201d said jochen liesche , a business manager for the data platform group who helped with the redesign . \u201ci think ultimately the physical space really represents the culture here . it\u2019s almost as if the physical space is a proxy for the company\u2019s mission and its culture , \u201d he said , cheerfully adding that the inspired employee works much harder than the uninspired employee .\n\u201ci remember sitting here in the old lobby of building 16 waiting for my first interview , \u201d liesche said . \u201cyears later i would get to help demolish it so we could create a place where \u2013\u201d\nhe abruptly stopped talking when , as if on cue , a smiling woman glided by on a razor scooter and disappeared around a corner at the end of a long , polished concrete hallway .\n\u201ci didn\u2019t plan that , \u201d liesche said , laughing . \u201cthat was real . \u201d\nbuildings 16 and 17 house the cloud and enterprise teams , people who spend each day designing , building and maintaining the microsoft cloud . liesche said the space was designed to make sure employees stay happy , comfortable and inspired to do their best work .\n\u201ci think an inspiring work space is absolutely paramount , \u201d said lowdermilk , a user experience designer for visual studio who works on the ground floor of building 16 . \u201cthe colors , the vibrancy , the lighting , the artwork \u2013 it all has a profound impact . it has this kind of impressive presence when you walk through . i see visitors come in , mouths agape as they look around . it\u2019s a very healthy reminder of how fortunate i am to get to work here every day . \u201d\nthe remodel of buildings 16 and 17 aims to reflect the beauty of the pacific northwest , including the peaks and canyons of its cascades mountain range . this great indoors is \u201cbiophilic , \u201d a kind of design that incorporates natural materials , elements and colors meant to mimic nature . the walls and ceilings are angled . there\u2019s not one shade of green or blue , there are 20 . the walls feature topographical maps . in the light - filled atrium of each building there are slanted and angular walls designed to look like the canyons and peaks of the cascades .\n\u201cit\u2019s all part of the evolution of our design , \u201d said martha clarkson , experience designer for microsoft real estate and facilities . \u201cwe very much want our spaces to be a relaxed aesthetic , a warm , intimate environment that\u2019s less corporate feeling . that\u2019s what makes people feel comfortable . it\u2019s all about having variety , about giving people spaces that are tactile and interesting and not just stamped out . \u201d\na staircase to the second floor takes employees and visitors through the center of the cube . inside , a kinect sensor detects people walking up and down the stairs , and the scene inside the cube changes in response \u2013 if one person ascends , a few birds fly around ; if a bigger group descends , a large flock of projected birds swirls around them .\nthe cube was conceived inside the hive , an 11 , 000 - square foot lab several miles away , where the microsoft real estate and facilities team experiments with new building designs .\n\u201cwe made a mockup of the cube out of tyvek to make sure we got the big elements right , \u201d clarkson said . \u201cit\u2019s too expensive to test things in a whole building , so the hive is our playground \u2013 our place to fail small and fast and cheap before we find success . \u201d\nfor decades , buildings 16 and 17 consisted largely of private offices , but with the remodel , the walls literally came tumbling down . now , everyone works in a neighborhood . essentially , it\u2019s like the student housing at the fictional hogwarts \u2013 each team works from its own large , open common room , one they were invited to customize to their liking . each team also has dedicated focus and meeting rooms .\n\u201cfrom the top down , there\u2019s no individual office in building 16 or 17 . even the vice president sits in a neighborhood , \u201d liesche said . \u201ca lot of people had reservations about the lack of privacy and focus . they were concerned about being interrupted more , and about the lack of one - on - one spaces for private meetings . \u201d\nin the months since the move , the neighborhood format has gained support . headphones or one of the building\u2019s many secluded coves are the new closed door . email traffic is down ; people have quick \u201cpop - up conversations\u201d instead . no one fights over meeting rooms any more .\nsome neighborhoods look exactly the same as when employees moved back into the remodeled buildings earlier this year . others , like the data platform designers neighborhood , are totally tricked out .\nthe team took full advantage of the stipend microsoft offered for neighborhood customization . they bought nerf blasters , plants , a disco ball and color - shifting rope lights above the ceiling tiles to give the room an ethereal glow . as you enter the room , a ukulele is poised artfully on a chair . next to shelves full of toys , books and board games , stereo speakers stream gently thumping music . practically every surface in their neighborhood can accommodate doodling , whether markers or chalk , and they even had a team - building event to spray paint plywood to make graffiti - covered modular shelving .\n\u201cthat\u2019s what makes the building design complete , when users start customizing and putting their own personality on the space . it\u2019s the most important part , \u201d said susana covarrubias of gensler architects , the project\u2019s design director . \u201cwe delivered the space , and the users completed it with their personal stamp . \u201d\nthat\u2019s what makes the building design complete , when users start customizing and putting their own personality on the space . it\u2019s the most important part .\n\u201ci hardly send emails anymore , maybe just five or six a day . i just get up and talk to people now , \u201d said michael mccormack , manager of the data platform design team and ringleader of his team\u2019s wickedly cool design . his team creates user interfaces to make sure people ( \u201cnot developer people , regular people\u201d ) can easily use data platform software .\nthough technically they\u2019re all visual designers , his team includes animators , industrial designers , a biologist and someone with a ph . d in psychology . \u201conly three people in this room actually have a proper degree for the stuff we\u2019re doing . we look for diversity of thought , \u201d mccormack said . \u201ci really want people to think differently . oh yeah , this is probably the part where i should tell you i was a tax auditor . i worked for the oregon department of revenue . i was on the dark side . then i got a master\u2019s degree in information science from the university of washington . \u201d\na member of mccormack\u2019s team walked by and , overhearing the topic , joined the discussion ( the kind of thing that happens dozens of times a day , now that people aren\u2019t holed up in private offices ) .\nmccormack has now been at microsoft for 15 years . he and his team worked hard on the design of their new space because as designers , they need inspiration wherever they can get it . \u201cwe need to look for ideas to move us forward , whether those come from watching videos , listening to music , or drawing on stuff . \u201d or from team pranks , like the time they replaced the buttons on all the ice machines in the building with tiny pictures of rappers ice cube and ice - t .\n\u201cwe try to be a little unexpected , \u201d he said with a sly smile .\nthe massive windows in the data platform design neighborhood look out onto an expansive courtyard checkered with bricks and metal tiles . from far away it looks like some sort of human - scale chessboard , but up close , it\u2019s a time machine . each metal plaque is inscribed with the name and date of products past , a staggering collection of hits ( microsoft word ) , culture ( microsoft wine guide ) , curiosities ( microsoft dangerous creatures ) and a little bit of why - did - this - ever - stop - happening ( microsoft dinosaurs ) .\nback inside , a shoeless employee rests in the no tech lounge . what business does one of the world\u2019s largest tech companies have building a designated tech - free area ? plenty .\n\u201cif you work and work and work on stuff without being able to have quiet moments , you\u2019ll get to a point where you just explode , \u201d said covarrubias , who led the redesign . \u201cthere\u2019s a purpose behind it , it\u2019s not just , \u2018let\u2019s throw in some fun places . \u2019 playing , resting \u2013 they\u2019re very different , but both are helping your mind so you can come back fresh .\nthe xbox lounge \u2013 a spacious room with stadium seating , cabinets full of video games , and two large , flat - screen televisions \u2013 is hardly ever empty , and rarely quiet . like the nearby no tech lounge , it\u2019s a place for employees to disconnect \u2014 or rather , to disconnect by connecting with the master chief or real madrid to blow off some steam .\n\u201cthere\u2019s the work itself , and there\u2019s also the long hours and the need to get away from the work . the brain needs to rest so when you come back , you\u2019re smarter . these spaces provide employees with a place to reconnect with themselves and chill during the week so they don\u2019t have to wait for the weekend to disconnect completely , \u201d said covarrubias .\ntake a few steps off the trail while hiking through the cascades and you can find a secluded place for reflection or just a nice spot to eat some trail mix . it\u2019s much the same in buildings 16 and 17 , where employees can find private alcoves just off the beaten path . behind a wall made of thick , hanging ropes made to look like vines is a comfortable hangout with high - backed loungers and a hanging basket chair , a place to plug in your phone or laptop , and a place to set your drink . it\u2019s a sweet hideout from which to make a phone call , read or gaze out the window in an unfocused fashion as a brilliant idea materializes in your brain . byo trail mix .\nin the second floor atrium of building 16 is one of the crown jewels of the remodel , a pair of fancy espresso machines flanked by a refrigerator full of milk . during peak caffeine hours ( the morning rush , the afternoon crash ) , dozens of employees form two long lines , chatting as they wait to make themselves a latte or cappuccino . the buildings\u2019 inhabitants include employees who are there on call for 24 hours at a time providing technical support for microsoft\u2019s cloud customers .\n\u201cthe least we can do is buy them a decent cup of coffee to propel them through their day , \u201d liesche said . \u201cit\u2019s something people feel very passionate about , more than any t - shirt or boat ride we\u2019ve done previously for morale . \u201d\nnow that employees are settling into their respective neighborhoods , liesche , the team\u2019s business manager , is looking for ways to get the different neighborhoods to interact with each other \u2013 ice cream socials , pizza parties , outdoor puppy visits , and the popular new \u201csamosa thursdays . \u201d\nin the building 16 caf\u00e9 , i find executive chef elijah coe supervising a busy mid - week lunch , including a daily special of his own creation : king salmon with preserved lemon souboise , root vegetable hash and fig b\u00e9arnaise .\ncaf\u00e9 16 serves several surrounding buildings and features a wide variety of options . there is sushi , pizza , a salad bar , a french bakery that makes nearly everything from scratch , and a number of unique daily dishes .\n\u201cwe don\u2019t want it to be the typical work cafeteria where people come only because they have no choice , \u201d said daisy mendes , general manager of caf\u00e9 16 . \u201cwe want to make it so good people can\u2019t wait to come back . \u201d\nhere , there will be no vats of macaroni and cheese served with an ice scream scoop . the caf\u00e9 uses ingredients that are largely local , organic and seasonal , and serves fare that is frequently experimental .\n\u201cchef coe is always looking to try new things and inviting others to do so as well . \u201d\ncoe teaches weekly afternoon cooking classes where employees can learn to make everything from clam chowder to french macarons .\ncoe was formerly a chef in the royal navy , where for a time he cooked for the queen of england and her family aboard the royal yacht britannia . coe arrived ready to dazzle the family with his cooking skills and was surprised to find the menus focused on simple , healthy food that was local to wherever they were docked .\ncoe has cooked for high - profile restaurants and catering clients such as the lincoln center for the performing arts , the guggenheim museum , the academy awards and the grammy awards .\n\u201cfood is really a way of getting across to people , \u201d he said . \u201cthe people here work so hard . i want it to be great . \u201d\ndown the hall , i find travis lowdermilk , the user experience designer for visual studio , sitting in building 16\u2019s user research lab and recording studio .\nhe and his brother ryan lowdermilk co - host a podcast , the windows developer show , which is currently on hiatus but has attracted up to 40 , 000 listeners a month . five years ago travis and ryan were microsoft \u201cfan boys\u201d who loved the ( then - new ) windows phone 7 so much they decided to launch a podcast to talk about developing apps for it . back then , travis recorded from the quiet of a hall closet at his house , and ryan from a minivan in his garage . the podcast gained popularity and both brothers landed jobs at microsoft .\neventually their rustic podcasting setup transitioned into top - of - the - line equipment , which now lives in building 16\u2019s soundproof booth . employees from all over the company use it to record podcasts on a wide range of topics and to record professional - grade audio for videos , demos or presentations .\n\u201cwe\u2019re more than happy to see the equipment get used at microsoft more broadly , \u201d lowdermilk said .\noutside the studio door is a world - class user research lab where software makers can test how people use their products . there\u2019s even a \u201cskypebot , \u201d a sort of robot with a screen at face height for more realistic video conversations and meetings .\nremodeling the buildings , much like designing software , means finding a balance between preserving the legacy while also adapting and evolving for the changing way in which people work , clarkson said ."]}
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", "topic": 29}], "title": "charleston area regional transportation authority", "paragraphs": ["much of the funding is being provided by the federal transit administration , with charleston county , north charleston and the charleston area regional transportation authority also contributing .\nthe charleston area regional transportation authority ( carta ) has purchased five 2003 nabi - brand buses from dallas area rapid transit ( dart ) .\ncopyright \u00a9 kanawha valley regional transportation authority . all rights reserved . website by asp\nmuch of the funding for the $ 15 million project is from the federal transit administration , with charleston county , north charleston and the charleston area regional transportation authority also contributing .\nthe charleston area regional transportation authority ( carta ) is celebrating the careers of distinguished drivers charles frasier , roger pinckney and lead supervisor harry burnell .\ncarta stands for : charleston area regional transportation authority . carta offers fixed - route , flex service , express commute service , and paratransit service throughout the charleston metropolitan area , including the trolley ( dash ) service in the historic peninsula area of the charleston .\ncarta , the charleston area regional transportation authority , offers nonstop and express bus service to and from downtown charleston and the airport via the airport express for $ 3 . 50 per person per trip .\nformer governor arch moore called a special meeting and encouraged the takeover of regular bus operations in charleston by the kanawha valley regional transportation authority .\nin 1997 , after learning that sce & g intended to cease operating buses , the city of charleston , the city of north charleston , the town of mt . pleasant and charleston county joined together to create the charleston area regional transportation authority ( carta ) .\nthe trolley ( dash ) service is operated by the charleston area regional transportation authority ( carta ) in the historic peninsula area of the charleston . the trolley is wheelchair accessible with fold - out ramps and is free . trolley map .\nthe charleston area regional transportation authority board voted unanimously on wednesday to ask the city of north charleston to take over and build the $ 14 million intermodal transportation center on the amtrak station site on gaynor avenue . north charleston mayor keith summey has said he supports the plan .\nthe charleston area regional transportation authority ( carta ) is a public transportation system dedicated to providing affordable transit to the charleston community through fixed routes , tel - a - ride / demand service and express routes . for the latest on carta , visit\nthe charleston area regional transportation authority is a public transportation system dedicated to providing affordable transit to the charleston community through four services \u2013 fixed routes , tel - a - ride , flex / demand service and express routes . carta services charleston and the surrounding areas including west ashley , north charleston , mount pleasant and summerville .\ncharleston area regional transit authority , or carta , is the transit system serving the cities of charleston and north charleston and suburban areas of mt . pleasant in south carolina . the bus and maintenance operations are currently contracted to transdev .\nthis service , operated by kanawha valley regional transportation authority ( kvrta ) , provides a comparable demand responsive ( ada ) service for non - emergency medicaid transportation .\nduring the monthly charleston area regional transportation a uthority board meeting , staff announced record ridership numbers , not only month over month , but year over year .\nnow legally blind , fair said the on - demand ride service run by the charleston area regional transportation authority for people with disabilities is one of the ways he ' s able to maintain his independence .\nonce opened in late 2018 , the 15 , 000 - square foot facility will serve amtrak , charleston area regional transportation authority buses and southeastern stages . uber and taxi companies will have access to the facility .\nthe charleston area may finally have a transportation hub , much like a slimmed down penn station in new york .\nquietly , the board of the charleston area regional transportation authority voted in june for a change in leadership that will cut costs in the short run and could signify a shift in the bus system ' s priorities in the long run .\ncarta offers fixed - route , flex service , express commute service , and paratransit service throughout the charleston metropolitan area , including the trolley ( dash ) service in the historic peninsula area of charleston .\nmary st . transfer center in downtown charleston to tanger outlets , and the charleston international airport .\nrecognizing the importance of creating a more seamless transportation network , tricounty link management approached the charleston area regional transportation authority ( carta ) board of directors and requested approval of a transfer agreement that would allow customers to pay one fare each way when transferring between the rural and urban transportation systems . the transfer agreement was implemented in january 2007 and has been very successful .\nthe charleston area regional transportation authority ( carta ) is a public transportation system dedicated to providing affordable transit to the charleston community through four services \u0096 fixed routes , tel - a - ride , flex / demand service and express routes . carta services charleston and the surrounding areas including west ashley , north charleston and mount pleasant . for the latest on carta , visit www . ridecarta . com , follow us on facebook or follow us on twitter at @ ridecarta .\ncarta operates charleston\u2019s public transportation system covering the metro area of charleston south carolina . carta is south carolina\u2019s largest public transportation provider and ranks as one of the top systems in the region with well over 4 million rides taken on carta each year .\npublished annually , the official charleston area visitors guide is full of gorgeous photography , insider tips , maps , and resources to help you plan your charleston vacation .\ncharleston , s . c . ( dec . 12 , 2016 ) \u2013 many public transit trips begin with a bike ride or lengthy walk and this holiday season the charleston area regional transportation authority ( carta ) wants to help riders overcome what ' s been dubbed the first - mile / last - mile problem \u2013 and also spread some christmas cheer .\nservice from the downtown charleston visitor ' s center through north charleston along rivers avenue to trident medical center .\nnash express is a direct link between downtown charleston , tanger outlet center , and the charleston international airport .\nspecialized transportation providers offer a variety of transportation services , ranging from providing transportation for home delivery of meals to transportation for employment opportunities , recreational activities and medical appointments . the primary users of specialized transportation services are senior citizens and disabled individuals . below are specialized transportation providers located within the four - county area of boone , clay , kanawha and putnam counties :\npeople moving people\u2014that\u2019s the tradition on which public transit in the kanawha valley is based and the driving force behind the development of the kanawha valley regional transportation authority , the largest people mover in the valley today .\nthis article is about the rtc in southern nevada . for the rtc in northern nevada , see regional transportation commission of washoe county .\nabout carta the charleston area regional transportation authority ( carta ) is a public transportation system dedicated to providing affordable transit to the charleston community through fixed routes , tel - a - ride / demand service and express routes . for the latest on carta , visit www . ridecarta . com , like us on facebook or follow on twitter at @ ridecarta . all customers are encouraged to map rides and track buses with google\u2019s transit program and the carta bus tracker .\nthe funds will be put to use by the charleston area regional transit authority , the grant sub - recipient , for the acquisition of 16 40 - foot , low - floor buses and related items such as electronic fare boxes , security camera systems , locators , bike racks and more .\nas with many communities across the united states , the charleston region was served by streetcars and buses that were operated by electric companies . the bus system in charleston was operated by sce & g until 1997 . in 1978 , the popular downtown area shuttle or dash service began with the help of a federal grant . dash service continues to this day . during the 1980s , mass transit options in charleston were reduced . an effort to create a regional transportation authority that would operate public transportation were defeated by voters in a referendum .\nthe groundbreaking for the north charleston intermodal transportation center will take place at 10 a . m . thursday next to the current amtrak facility at 4565 gaynor ave . in north charleston .\nthe charleston area regional transportation authority ( carta ) presented information to the community for the proposed $ 14 . 5 - million north charleston intermodal transportation facility . plans for the location at gaynor avenue \u2013 site of the current amtrak station \u2013 include a 32 , 000 square feet transportation hub that will provide intermodal connections between the carta and inter - city bus services , amtrak trains and taxis . the site will also include long - and short - term parking , public spaces , meeting rooms , retail and restaurant opportunities and mor e .\nfree route along calhoun st . from charleston visitors ' center to the college of charleston , and on to the sc aquarium .\nthe charleston area regional transportation authority ( carta ) provides the city of charleston and surrounding urban areas with daily bus and trolley service . carta also operates tel - a - ride , a\ncurb - to - curb\npick up and drop off service serving the same area . older adults ( beginning at age 55 ) and people with disabilities qualify for reduced fares on regular bus and trolley routes . tel - a - ride serves individuals who have difficulty boarding at regular bus stops because of a disability .\nreminder : july 6 is the final day to view the berkeley - charleston - dorchester council of governments regional transit framework plan online meeting . pipe up now !\nnorth charleston officials are set to turn some dirt thursday at the site where a long - awaited new transportation hub will be built .\nrushmark is a northern virginia - based real estate development company . locally it has built the aviation business park near the charleston international airport in north charleston and renovated the kress building on wentworth street in downtown charleston .\ncharleston , s . c . \u2013 the berkeley - charleston - dorchester council of governments will receive $ 6 . 1 million to purchase commuter - style buses and related equipment in the charleston region , the the u . s . department of transportation and federal transit administration announced today .\ndowntown circulator route serving the charleston visitors ' center , canterbury house , charleston city market , the va hospital , and the musc medical district .\nthe allendale county office on aging partners with palmetto breeze ( formerly lrta - lowcountry regional transportation authority ) to provide transportation to and from medical appointments for persons who receive medicaid benefits . go to the > search < page of sc access and type\npalmetto breeze\nas the keyword to view the related information for that agency .\nthis service provides transportation for senior citizens in putnam county , primarily to nutrition sites and is also a non - emergency medicaid transportation provider .\nspartanburg county transportation service bureau 864 - 560 - 4113 urltoken the spartanburg county transportation service bureau is a door - to - door van transportation that helps meet the needs of those with mobility disabilities in spartanburg .\nin 1971 , public transportation in the kanawha valley was in jeopardy due to a 54 - day strike which was called by charleston transit employees .\ncharleston area convention and visitors bureau ceo helen hill says the key to balancing tourism and livability issues is the right mix of hotel types across municipal lines .\nthe biggest recommendation was to completely eliminate north charleston ' s 105 nash line , which connects charleston international airport , the tanger outlets , and park circle ' s olde village . fares on the route are always free because it is funded by tanger , the charleston county aviation authority , charleston county , and boeing , but a recent ridership study found that it only gets about five passengers per hour .\nthis service provides public bus transportation throughout most of kanawha county using a fixed route system . areas served include charleston , montgomery , dunbar , nitro , st . albans , cross lanes , clendenin , south charleston , east bank and belle . krt is a non - emergency medicaid transportation provider .\nthere are a variety of very wheelchair friendly transportation options in and around charleston . whether you are looking to visit city attractions or tour one of the many local landmarks - your guaranteed an accessible , comfortable transportation experience . below you will find the information you need to make charleston easily accessible .\nmany area attractions from shopping and restaurants to amusements and accommodations are serviced by coast rta fixed routes . locals have come to rely on coast rta to provide transportation to area employers and services , including all major medical centers and hospitals .\npublished annually , the official charleston visitors guide is full of gorgeous photography , insider tips , maps , and resources to help you plan your charleston vacation .\nthe business of providing public transportation has become a major enterprise in the kanawha valley . our public transit syswhich provides the area with some very essential services .\n\u201cwe were , quite honestly , ashamed 20 years ago of where people got off the train in north charleston , \u201d mayor keith summey said . \u201cnow , people who travel out of charleston and into the area will have a great place to stop that we as citizens can be proud of as a welcoming area . \u201d\nthis service provides transportation primarily for senior citizens to nutritional and health care sites , shopping , banking and adult day care ( located at bibby street in charleston ) . this service is a non - emergency medicaid transportation provider .\n\u201cwe were , quite honestly , ashamed 20 years ago of where people got off the train in north charleston , \u201d mayor keith summey said earlier . \u201cnow , people who travel out of charleston and into the area will have a great place to stop that we as citizens can be proud of as a welcoming area . \u201d\nnew station being built in n . charleston , sc | amtrak in the heartland\nkrt , kanawha valley regional transportation authority , is proud to continue the tradition of providing quality public transportation for the residents and commuters of kanawha county . as our fleet of buses and vans roll through the valley , be assured that krt drivers and staff are dedicated to providing you with the best service possible ; a safe , clean , comfortable and affordable commute .\ncharleston ( aug . 21 , 2014 ) \u0096 a cab ride from charleston international airport to downtown charleston starts at about $ 30 . booking a trip on the ride - sharing app uber will run you about the same . taking the carta north area shuttle ( nash ) express to the charleston visitor center in the heart of the peninsula ? well , that\u0092s just $ 3 . yes , $ 3 .\nagency staff will drive people to and from places and activities within their local area .\ncrbj biz wire compiles fast , up - to - date , unfiltered press releases , executive items and business briefs submitted by the business community across charleston and the lowcountry region of s . c . the website and daily email are produced by the charleston regional business journal .\nwilkinson stepped down from her post in july 2014 when police arrested her on a disorderly conduct charge outside of a downtown hotel . the carta board appointed transportation planner jeff burns to serve as interim executive director in addition to his previous role at the transportation authority .\npublic transportation system offers several ways to get around charleston . free to ride dash . these shuttles run through - out the peninsula to major shops and attractions .\nthe carta board plans to ask the city of north charleston to take over and build a new intermodal transportation center on the amtrak station site on gaynor avenue .\nservice travels from the n . charleston superstop to charleston county offices on bridgeview dr . , offices along faber place dr . via dorchester rd . and leeds ave .\nthis site provides information about how the system can take you almost anywhere your life takes you in the charleston metro area including work , shopping , hospitals , schools , and much more .\nclemson area transit 864 - 654 - 2287 urltoken clemson area transit ( cat ) is a public service provided fare - free through federal , state , and local partnerships . just board the bus , take a seat , and enjoy the ride . ada transportation is also provided .\nthe north carolina department of transportation now expects the station to open sometime in july .\nregional transportation must be a central part of the plan , as should the growth of hotels in the surrounding areas , he believes . \u201cwe\u2019ve got to look at this as a regional issue . yes , the peninsula has a tourist - based economy , but if the labor force that services these thousands of hotel rooms can\u2019t afford to live here or have accessible transportation to get to work , that\u2019s a problem . \u201d\nwheels - harbison area transit provides transportation for older adults and persons with disabilities who live in the harbison / st . andrews area of columbia , sc , to hospitals and doctors in the city of columbia on thursday morning for non - emergency , medical services . transportation to doctors ' offices or clinics within the normal service area ( see ' territory ' below ) also is available on monday , wednesday , and friday if arranged at least one day in advance .\ncarta provides public bus transportation for anyone in the charleston service area . proof of age or disability is required for discounted fares on regular bus routes ; there are no income requirements . tel - a - ride eligibility is based on americans with disabilities act ( ada ) guidelines .\nlivingston regional hospital , llc , a lifepoint health inc . company , has agreed to pay $ 784 , 000 to settle allegations that livingston regional hospital violated the false claims act , announced united states attorney don cochran for the middle district of tennessee .\nlocal route from musc campus through the citadel / burke high school to the north charleston superstop .\nthis service provides transportation primarily for disabled individuals in boone , kanawha , clay , jackson , roane and putnam counties . transportation is provided to educational sites and recreational and social activities .\ntransportation can be provided for seniors to scheduled medical appointments when a need has been identified .\npalmetto breeze , formerly lowcountry regional transportation authority ( lrta ) , offers public transit for allendale county residents on the allendale county scooter to locations in allendale , barnwell , hampton , and orangeburg counties . rides can be arranged by appointment on buses and vans operated by other human services agencies in the area . rides also can be to places outside the area , such as columbia , savannah , or charleston , if a seat is available on a van or bus that is going there . cost is $ 2 . 00 per ten miles traveled . contact the allendale county scooter toll - free at 1 - 866 - 230 - 4397 for more information .\ntricounty link provides regularly - scheduled , fixed - route , public bus service in the rural areas of berkeley , charleston , and dorchester counties . all buses are wheelchair - accessible . tricounty link is operated by the berkeley - charleston - dorchester rural transportation management association ( bcd - rtma ) .\nmeadows regional medical center , inc . and affiliates to pay up to $ 12 . 875 million to resolve alleged false claims act violations\n$ 1 express bus service from l . a . to bay area and vegas is back !\ntransportation services provided only for r . s . v . p . volunteers in kanawha county .\nwheels - harbison area transit provides transportation on a 14 - passenger , lift - equipped bus for older adults and persons with disabilities who live in the harbison / st . andrews area of columbia , sc , to any location within the same area ( see ' territory ' below ) . primary drop - off points are grocery stores , department stores , the malls , and shopping centers . transportation must be arranged at least one day in advance or follow the weekly schedule . the service is free . donations are accepted .\ngranted , the dynamic has shifted in the three decades since charleston place ( now part of the premier global belmond brand ) opened in the fall of 1986 . back then , downtown charleston was suffocating as suburban shopping malls in west ashley and north charleston siphoned off retail and commercial investment . today , however , citadel mall is a more like a defunct fortress of \u201cavailable\u201d signs , while downtown charleston is beyond bustling .\ncharleston place was built on a once - derelict block in the center of the peninsula . called \u201criley\u2019s folly\u201d in the \u201980s , the project is largely credited with resurrecting the city and putting charleston on the map .\nthe u . s . environmental protection agency , the department of justice , and the state of colorado announced a settlement with noble energy , inc . ( noble ) that comprehensively identifies and addresses issues with vapor control systems at noble\u2019s condensate storage tank batteries in the denver - area 8 - hour ozone marginal nonattainment area ( nonattainment area ) .\nfreeway and arterial system of transportation ( fast ) . department of rtc responsible for traffic camera system .\nin the los angeles area , which is the third largest outsourced fixed route public transit system in the united states .\naging , disability , and transportation resource center 866 - 845 - 1550 urltoken aging , disability , and transportation resource center serves the counties of aiken , allendale , bamberg , barnwell , calhoun , and orangeburg .\nexpress service from k - mart on rivers ave . , which is the n . charleston park and ride location through downtown charleston to the james island wal - mart , which is the james island park and ride location .\nmedicaid , senior , and public transportation are available through mccormick area transit . all vans / buses are ada accessible . * * please contact ( 864 ) 852 - 6655 for more information about availability and eligibility . * *\nthe charleston area regional transportation authority ( carta ) provides the city of charleston and surrounding urban areas with daily bus and trolley service . older adults ( beginning at age 55 ) and people with disabilities qualify for reduced fares on regular bus and trolley routes . carta also operates tel - a - ride , a\ncurb - to - curb\npick up and drop off , shared ride paratransit service serving the same area . tel - a - ride serves individuals who have difficulty boarding at regular bus stops because of a disability . drivers can assist passengers in boarding and exiting the tel - a - ride van . the fare for tel - a - ride service is $ 3 . 00 each way . a registered personal care attendant can travel with a passenger at no extra charge . service animals are permitted on all tel - a - ride vans , but pets are not .\nlocal route serving areas between the north charleston superstop , montague ave . , mall dr . , and international blvd . destinations include riverfront park , park circle , north charleston city hall , and wal - mart , and tanger outlets .\ncity of north charleston | copyright \u00a9 2018 | all rights reserved . | site map | online services | employee directory\namtrak serves north charleston with its new york - miami silver meteor and new york - savannah , georgia , palmetto .\nkrt \u2013 as the system is known locally \u2013 began operating in late 1971 , after the private bus company , charleston transit company , called it quits . formed as a public authority , krt was given a mandate by the leaders of the state , county and the city of charleston to serve the people . it was directed to provide efficient , cost effective public transit at a fair price .\n803 - 749 - 1911 urltoken wheels is a vital service for the columbia harbison area . wheels provides much needed transportation for senior adults and people with disabilities . there is no charge for the ride but riders contribute as they are able .\nthe charleston area regional transportation authority ( carta ) provides the city of charleston and surrounding urban areas with daily bus and trolley service . all carta vehicles are wheelchair - accessible . older adults ( beginning at age 55 ) and people with disabilities qualify for reduced fares on regular bus and trolley routes . carta also operates tel - a - ride , a\ncurb - to - curb\npick up and drop off , shared ride paratransit service serving the same area . tel - a - ride serves individuals who have difficulty boarding at regular bus stops because of a disability . drivers can assist passengers in boarding and exiting the tel - a - ride van . the fare for tel - a - ride service is $ 3 . 00 each way . a registered personal care attendant can travel with a passenger at no extra charge . service animals are permitted on all tel - a - ride vans , but pets are not .\npee dee regional transportation authority ( pdrta ) operates the florence transit system ; commuter routes between florence and darlington ; commuter routes to the myrtle beach area from marion and lake city ; and\ncurb - to - curb\npick - up and drop - off services . all pdrta buses and facilities are wheelchair - accessible and ada compliant . senior citizens age 65 and up , people with disabilities , veterans of the us armed forces , and medicare cardholders receive a half - price discount for all fares on the florence transit system . complimentary paratransit is available .\nthe u . s . environmental protection agency ( epa ) and the u . s . department of justice ( doj ) today announced a settlement with the delaware county regional water quality control authority ( delcora ) resolving alleged clean water act violations involving combined sewer overflows ( csos ) to the delaware river and its tributaries .\nthe authority also provides gasoline distribution to other county agencies , including emergency vehicles and the ambulance service , saving local taxpayers approximately $ 100 , 000 per year .\ntransfer center in downtown charleston to coleman blvd . in mt . pleasant , including stops at patriots point and waterfront park .\nmoovit supports all bus lines in charleston including line 40 . you can find live arrival times for each station , get updated service alerts and schedules , see the route on a map , and find out everything you need to get around charleston .\nmoovit supports all bus lines in charleston including line 42 . you can find live arrival times for each station , get updated service alerts and schedules , see the route on a map , and find out everything you need to get around charleston .\nhe was a detention officer with the charleston county sheriffs office , and driving around town was part of his daily routine .\nthen - mayor joseph riley jr . ( left center ) celebrates the opening of charleston place on september 2 , 1986 .\na groundbreaking ceremony was to be held today to launch construction of a new intermodal station in north charleston , south carolina .\ntransport care services , llc is a non - emergency medical transportation provider that offers safe , timely , and courteous transportation services to all clients served . transport care services , llc provide transportation for patients who are ambulatory or mobile , require a wheelchair or stretcher , or are currently active and simply seeking assistance with their daily transportation needs . transportation can be provided for personal , medical , or work related travels . available vehicles include wheelchair accessible vans with side entry , wheelchair accessible vans with rear entry , and stretcher accessible vans with rear entry . all drivers are wheelchair certified .\ndespite budgetary setbacks , carta ridership continues to increase and become more popular . in 2013 , carta reported its busiest year of operations , with nearly five million riders for 2012 and a weekday average of over 15 , 000 riders . dash service accounted for nearly 1 . 2 million rides in 2012 . in late 2013 , carta inaugurated its north area shuttle service ( nash ) as a free circulator route to serve the north charleston area , however this service was suspended in june 2014 due to low ridership . in february 2014 , the nash express service was launched , creating an express route between charleston international airport and downtown charleston .\nupon arrival downtown , carta offers the free downtown area shuttle ( dash ) to numerous destinations , including the citadel , medical university of south carolina , francis marion hotel , charleston place , the south carolina aquarium and the corner of king and broad streets .\ncharleston county councilwoman colleen condon , who also is a member of the carta board , said county council\u2019s finance committee on thursday will discuss forgiving $ 7 . 6 million the county loaned to carta between 2006 and 2012 because the authority faces major challenges with both cash flow and capital replacement .\nhouston - four houston - area hospitals have agreed to pay $ 8 . 6 million to settle allegations they received kickbacks from various ambulance companies in exchange for rights to the hospitals ' more lucrative medicare and medicaid transport referrals . the hospitals are all affiliated with hospital corporation of america ( hca ) , which is based in nashville , tennessee , and include bayshore medical center , clear lake regional medical center , west houston medical center and east houston regional medical center .\npee dee regional transportation authority ( pdrta ) operates the florence transit system ; commuter routes between florence and darlington ; commuter routes to the myrtle beach area from marion and lake city ; and\ncurb - to - curb\npick - up and drop - off services . senior citizens age 65 and up , people with disabilities , veterans of the us armed forces , and medicare cardholders receive a half - price discount for all regular bus routes operated by pdrta . ( regular city bus fares are $ 1 . 50 ; commuter route prices vary by length . ) complimentary paratransit is available .\nagency caregiver may provide local transportation and / or escort a client to the store , church , an appointment , etc .\ncarta is funded in part by fta and scdot . carta also receives local funding from farebox revenue and from the charleston county \u00bd cent sales tax . carta is subject to the regulations of the u . s . department of transportation ( dot ) , federal transit administration ( fta ) , south carolina department of transportation ( scdot ) , and federal , state and local laws .\ndial - a - ride transit service ( dart ) 803 - 255 - 7123 urltoken if you have a disability that prevents you from using the fixed route system , you may qualify for dial - a - ride transit ( dart ) service . dart is a curb - to - curb , advance reservation , shared - ride transportation service . the dart service area is columbia and the harbison rd area .\nafter 40 years of refinement , the krt transit system is one of the best small public transit systems in the country and one of which the kanawha valley can be proud . the fleet traverses nearly every major thoroughfare in the area , providing low cost , convenient transportation .\ntransportation can be provided for seniors to the meal / activity sites and to other necessary appointments when a need has been identified .\nif you live in the charleston area and you don ' t absolutely have to ride a carta bus , you probably never will . it ' s slow , it ' s not glamorous , and there might not even be a route that gets you where you need to be .\nthe intermodal center is a new front door to the lowcountry and an important development for regional transportation ,\nsaid carta board chairman mike seekings .\nit ' s also a facility the community can be proud of , and we ' re glad carta was able to play an integral role in this project .\ntraveling from the carta superstop ( cosgrove ave . / rivers ave . ) to the northwoods mall area via dorchester rd . and ashley phosphate rd .\nepa and doj entered into a bfpp agreement with warmington fairchild associates , llc at the middlefield - ellis - whisman ( mew ) study area in mountain view , california to conduct cleanup actions at three parcels within the mew study area , which will significantly and rapidly reduce subsurface contamination at the properties .\npalmetto breeze , formerly lowcountry regional transportation authority ( lrta ) , offers a\ndemand - response\npick up and drop off service within 15 miles of the city of beaufort . wheelchair - accessible vehicles are available for this service , if needed . the cost ranges from $ 7 . 00 - $ 15 . 00 , each way depending on the length of the trip . contact the palmetto breeze dispatch office in bluffton at ( 843 ) 757 - 5782 for more information or to arrange a trip .\nthis service provides transportation in kanawha county to senior citizens and disabled individuals , primarily to nutrition sites and non - emergency medical transport .\nrtc transit is the name of the bus system in the las vegas metropolitan area of clark county , nevada . it is a subsidiary of the regional transportation commission of southern nevada . while it services most of clark county with regularly scheduled routes , most of the service is in the immediate las vegas valley ; outlying places such as mesquite and laughlin provide transit services to their residents by way of the southern nevada transit coalition , which uses several vehicles acquired from rtc transit .\nryan johnson , spokesman for the city of north charleston , said city council would begin considering the matter at a committee meeting in late april .\nin addition , the kanawha alternative transit ( kat ) provides service to individuals who have special transportation needs and require assistance . the curb - to - curb van service is available to disabled riders who are not able to drive and do not have access to other transportation .\nrecipients of medicaid and handicapped children\u2019s services may request reimbursement for the cost of transportation in connection with receiving medical services . payments are made to the client of the transportation provider and may also include meals , lodging and turnpike tolls , when required . those who participate are :\ngrace ministries provides transportation for homebound seniors to non - emergency medical services by appointment . volunteers may transport a person to a doctor ' s office , health clinic , rehabilitation facility , dialysis center , etc . in the local community . ( see also , local transportation )\nit ' s surprisingly but charleston has no taxi companies that offer a wheelchair accessible taxi . i have listed one company above , absolute charleston taxi , that has one accessible vehicle . theodore operates this company . he provides airport and local service as well as tours and seems quite helpful . i also spoke to charleston black cab company which provides limos , wedding and private tour services but they do not have an accessible vehicle in the fleet . i have not tried uber in charleston but it ' s worthy a try and they are starting to offer accessible vehicles in certain cites .\nthe 20 , 000 - square - foot building will serve passenger trains , local and regional buses , taxis and limousines . in addition , carta plans to include some office space and limited food - service facilities in the building . in the future , it could be expanded to serve light rail and other alternative forms of transportation .\nfinancially , carta functions more like a public service than a profit - driven business . out of carta ' s $ 20 million annual operating budget , just over $ 4 million comes from fare box revenues , sales of bus passes , and advertising sales . the rest comes largely from charleston county sales tax funding , federal grants , and partnerships with area governments and businesses that fund special routes like the nash in north charleston and the dash downtown .\nthe united states and the commonwealth of pennsylvania announced today a settlement with the scranton sewer authority ( ssa ) resolving alleged clean water act violations involving sewer overflows to the lackawanna river and its tributaries .\na physician pleaded guilty today to conspiracy to commit health care fraud for his role in an approximately $ 19 million medicare fraud scheme involving three detroit area providers .\nthe kanawha valley has been fortunate to have some form of public transportation available since the late 1800\u2019s . the method of motivation has varied and the pick - up points and destinations have fluctuated , but people moving people for a paid fare have been a vital part of the area\u2019s economy for many years .\ncommuter routes operated by palmetto breeze , formerly lowcountry regional transportation authority ( lrta ) , connect smaller towns and communities in the five - county lowcountry region with the larger cities of beaufort , bluffton and hilton head island . on some routes , door - to - door pickup is available for individuals with a special need , provided an appointment is made at least one day in advance . ticket costs are between $ 1 . 00 and $ 3 . 25 , depending on the route . seniors and people with disabilities can qualify for half - priced fares .\ncontact @ urltoken ; ( 843 ) 608 - 1011 ; snail mail : giant hawk media , 164 market st . # 281 , charleston , sc 29401\npdrta - paratransit cheraw 843 - 537 - 6610 accepts medicaid and has accessible vans and buses . call for routes and pick - up points in the cheraw area .\npdrta - paratransit florence 843 - 665 - 2227 accepts medicaid and has accessible vans and buses . call for routes and pick - up points in the florence area .\npdrta - paratransit marion 843 - 423 - 6112 accepts medicaid and has accessible vans and buses . call for routes and pick - up points in the marion area .\nfree route serving destinations from the charleston visitors center to ttc palmer campus , medical district , va hospital , brittlebank park along calhoun st . and cannon st .\ndisclaimer | 5500 international blvd . # 101 , north charleston , s . c . , 29418 - 6911 | info @ urltoken | 843 - 767 - 7000\nepa announces a $ 4 . 2 million settlement with boston and maine corp . ( b & m ; ) and the massachusetts bay transportation authority ( mbta ) for partial reimbursement of epa\u2019s past costs , and for full payment and performance of future cleanup work at the iron horse park superfund site , operable unit 4 ( ou4 ) , in billerica , mass .\na detroit , michigan - area doctor was sentenced to 72 months in prison today for his role in a $ 10 . 4 million conspiracy to defraud the medicare program .\nabout $ 6 million will come from a federal grant from the federal transit administration , $ 1 . 7 million is on - hand from charleston county , $ 4 . 7 million will come from the sale of property carta owns on west montague avenue and dorchester road , and the city of north charleston will cover the balance .\nthe station will have offices for the tenants , a meeting room and a room for a history display on the surrounding liberty hill neighborhood , north charleston\u2019s oldest community .\ncarta board chairman elliott summey , who will step down as chairman but remain on the board starting in august , says the management agreement could help solve a few of carta ' s problems , both short - term and long - term . the cog is a designated recipient for federal highway funds in the tri - county area , meaning that it distributes grant money to both carta and the berkeley - charleston - dorchester rural transportation management association , which runs the tricounty link service in outlying areas .\neffective july 1 , ron mitchum , executive director of the berkeley charleston dorchester council of governments ( bcdcog , or cog for short ) , took over the management of carta at no cost to the transportation authority . under the terms of the agreement , mitchum will continue in his role as head of the cog while making\nall decisions as it relates to personnel , budget , contracts , and any other needs that may arise\nat carta . the agreement also states that the cog will provide accounting and transit planning services to carta .\ntransport care services , llc is a non - emergency medical transportation provider that offers safe , timely , and courteous transportation services to all clients served . transport care services , llc provides transportation for patients who are ambulatory or mobile , require a wheelchair or stretcher , or are currently active and simply seeking assistance with their daily transportation needs . transportation can be provided for personal , medical , or work related travels . these travels include , but are not limited to , doctor appointments ; post - surgery visits ; dental appointments ; stroke or rehab transfers ; hospital discharge transfers ; airport transfers ; church pick up and drop off ; adult day care pick up and drop off ; recreational travels ; errands ; shopping ; daily activities ; and more . all van drivers are wheelchair certified .\n\u201ccharleston ranks well on all the key drivers : local economic growth , range of industries , tourism appeal , and increase in hotel supply . it\u2019s clearly a desirable and balanced city in which to invest , \u201d says andrews , who believes that the biggest single factor in charleston\u2019s past and continued demand for hotel and resorts is the increase in airline service to the market . \u201cthe cvb and our regional economic development alliance [ crda ] have done a spectacular job in increasing direct flights into charleston from major cities , starting with the east coast and successfully expanding to the southeast , midwest , and most recently the west coast . for the last 12 years , we\u2019ve seen a direct correlation between increased flights and occupancy rates . \u201d\nwheels - harbison area transit provides transportation for older adults and persons with disabilities who live in the harbison / st . andrews area of columbia , sc , to any location within the same area ( see ' territory ' below ) on a 14 - passenger bus equipped with a lift and special safety harnesses for wheelchairs / scooters . primary drop - off points are grocery stores , department stores , the malls , and shopping centers . bus operates 9 : 00am - 12noon on monday , 9 : 00am - 12noon and 1 : 30pm - 3 : 00pm on wednesday , and 9 : 00am - 12noon on friday . the agency provides transportation for the same persons to hospitals and doctors in the city of columbia on thursday morning . the service is free . donations are accepted . those who are interested in volunteering should call for more information .\nmore than 370 , 000 passenger rail customers used the staples mill station in fiscal year 2017 , which is served by 16 trains a day including the silver meteor , silver star , carolinian , palmetto and northeast regional services .\n( atlanta , ga - july 11 , 2013 ) - the u . s . environmental protection agency ( epa ) today announced a clean water act ( cwa ) settlement with the city of wilmington , new hanover county and the cape fear public utility authority ( authority ) in north carolina . the proposed settlement set forth in a consent decree will resolve these parties\u2019 liability for violations of the cwa , including unauthorized overflows of untreated raw sewage .\nthe edgefield county senior citizens council ( ecscc ) provides transportation services for seniors to and from the meal / activity centers and for anyone throughout edgefield county through its public transportation program . the service may be used for work , shopping , medical appointments , recreation , or just to get out and away for a while . the ecscc operates weekday , round trip transportation between edgefield , trenton , johnston , and greenwood . click on the link to the agency website for full details .\ntransportation to / from eligible medical services for approved medicaid recipients must be arranged through logisticare , 1 - 866 - 445 - 6860 ( toll - free ) .\nhealthsouth rehabilitation hospital of charleston trains persons who have physical limitations due to age or disability to drive safely , especially if their vehicles require special equipment and / or modifications .\nnorth charleston ' s free 4th of july festival at riverfront park features nationally recognized musical guest , family activities , and concludes with the largest fireworks display in the state .\non another front , best friends of lowcountry transit is planning a march to the sea protest on the isle of palms july 18 in favor of extending bus routes to area beaches .\n\u201cthese are 1980s versions with poor facilities , poor guest - satisfaction ratings , and high pollution , and their economic value is 95 percent to the port authority and very limited benefit to any charleston stores , restaurants , or hotels , \u201d he points out . \u201cclearly a top - quality cruise ship , or similarly , a high - quality hotel , has proven to bring greater economic benefit to the city .\ndr . alison dillon from charleston maternal fetal medicine and george j . f . bullwinkel , iii from nexsen pruet to serve as march of dimes signature chefs auction co - chairs\nthe kansas department of transportation ( kdot ) is the state agency that conducts the building , expansion , modernization and maintenance of public roads in the state of kansas .\na new orleans woman was sentenced today to 51 months in prison for her involvement in a $ 2 million home health kickback scheme carried out through a new orleans area home health agency .\nin 1996 , berkeley , charleston and dorchester counties agreed to invest in the cost for the startup of a rural transit service for the residents of the region . the berkeley , charleston , dorchester rural transportation management authority ( bcd - rtma ) was created to operate this service . the bcd - rtma service was implemented to provide a home - to - work option for rural residents with an investment of just $ 30 , 000 per year per county . the funding from the three counties was programmed to last only three years , after which we were tasked with becoming self - sufficient . over the past thirteen years the bcd - rtma has succeeded in becoming independent through various service changes and by providing contract service to several agencies throughout the region . until the half - cent sales tax was approved in charleston county , the bcd - rtma had not received funding from any of the counties in the region since its initial start up .\nconsent decreeon march 16 , 2004 , the department of justice and the environmental protection agency , along with the state of south carolina , announced a major clean air act settlement with the south carolina public service authority ( santee cooper ) .\ntransit service to / from the citadel mall to the charleston visitors ' center at ann st . and transit mall via savannah hwy . , and cannon st . / spring st .\nthe single - story terminal will include offices for the tenants , a meeting room and a room for a history display on the surrounding liberty hill neighborhood , north charleston\u2019s oldest community .\nthe owner and operator of numerous miami , florida - area home health agencies was sentenced to 240 months in prison today for his role in a $ 66 million conspiracy to defraud the medicare program .\nepa issued a unilateral administrative order to sunnyside gold corporation to conduct groundwater investigation activities at the sunnyside mine and surrounding area in the bonita peak mining district superfund site in san juan county , colorado .\nthe coast rta bus system , operated by the waccamaw regional transportation authority ( wrta ) , offers service every day of the year except thanksgiving , christmas , and new year ' s day . coast rta operates 9 fixed routes in the waccamaw region . all buses are wheelchair - accessible the cats and cats plus ( citizens accessible transit services ) programs provide\ncurb - to - curb\ntransportation for people who are unable to the regular bus services . pick up and drop off must be within 3 / 4 mile of a regular bus route . cost is double the regular bus fare up to a maximum of $ 3 . 00 one way or $ 6 . 00 round trip . applications must be completed by a medical doctor or a case manager / social worker . * * coast rta now offers service to myrtle beach international airport . * *\nthe coast rta bus system , operated by the waccamaw regional transportation authority ( wrta ) , offers service every day of the year except thanksgiving , christmas , and new year ' s day . coast rta operates 9 fixed routes in the waccamaw region . all buses are wheelchair - accessible the cats and cats plus ( citizens accessible transit services ) programs provide\ncurb - to - curb\ntransportation for people who are unable to use the regular bus routes . pick up and drop off must be within 3 / 4 mile of a regular bus route . cost is double the regular bus fare up to a maximum of $ 3 . 00 one way or $ 6 . 00 round trip . applications must be completed by a medical doctor or a case manager / social worker . * * coast rta now offers service to myrtle beach international airport . * *\nthree miami , florida - area home health agency owners were charged in an indictment unsealed yesterday for their alleged participation in a health care fraud scheme involving a now - defunct home health agency in miami ."]}
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( july 9 , 2018 ) . urltoken\nstrong commitment to and support of mckee foods values , ethics , goals , and objectives . exposure to a food processing environment . . . .\nmckee has a good work enviroment and the pay and benefits are good . mckee makes sure employees are well trained .\nsteel is coming out of the ground to build new office space at mckee foods corp . as part of its $ 102 million expansion in collegedale . contributed photo\nbest known for little debbie\u00ae snack cakes , america\u2019s leading snack cake brand , sunbelt bakery\u00ae granola products , and drake\u2019s cakes\u00ae , mckee foods corporation is . . .\nhostess will cancel its auction scheduled for friday and turn in mckee foods\u2019 bid to the u . s . bankruptcy court for approval at an april 9 hearing , after failing to receive any other qualified bid for the brands , according to statements thursday by hostess and mckee foods . drake ' s brands snacks include . . .\ns steady growth , mckee foods opened two new bakeries , one in gentry , arkansas , and the other in stuarts draft , virginia . in keeping with the company\nefforts by mckee foods to improve the wolftever creek greenway and city park in collegedale , tn are adding miles of pedestrian trails safe for running , walking and family fun .\nwant to see what mckee foods has been up to lately ? supporting national and local efforts with outdoor happiness in mind is something that has always been a high priority for the company . mckee foods and the mckee family have given more than $ 2 . 8 million to a number of projects dedicated to the building , preserving and maintaining of outdoor spaces to ensure they will be enjoyed by communities for years to come .\nsome 66 varieties in all graced the little debbie snack cake line in 1999 . mckee foods also marketed granola bars , granola cereals , and other bakery products under the sunbelt label\nat mckee foods , your talents and dedication are recognized and rewarded . we employ talented professionals in fields ranging from food science to transportation management . an important part of our fundamental philosophy is that each employee is an individual and , as such , deserves the dignity and worth of being treated as an individual . it takes smart , dedicated employees to make great - tasting snack foods of outstanding quality and value . at mckee foods . . . success begins with you !\nthe top - selling little debbie\u00ae varieties are oatmeal creme pies , swiss cake rolls and nutty bars\u00ae wafer bars . mckee foods sells over 200 million cartons of these 3 products every year .\nthe bankrupt company says it picked mckee foods as the buyer for the drake ' s cakes after nobody stepped forward with a qualifying bid to top its $ 27 . 5 million offer .\nmckee foods is best known for our line of little debbie brand snack cakes . little debbie\u00ae is america ' s leading snack cake brand because we provide consumers with quality products of excellent value .\n. that plant houses some of the company ' s most innovative technology , and it carries on mckee foods ' rich tradition of using the most advanced processes and machinery in the baking industry .\nmckee foods is a very family oriented place to work . the pay is decent and the people are good to work for . i have enjoyed working here and had mostly good experiences being here\nstern , william ,\nmom and dad knew every name ,\nforbes , december 7 , 1992 . the story behind little debbie snack cakes , collegedale , tenn . : mckee foods corporation .\nmckee has been long known as a solid operator ,\nhe said .\nmost of mckee foods ' 6 , 300 employees work at manufacturing facilities in three states . having these plants in strategic locations allows the company to deliver fresher products all over the united states and canada .\nmckee foods stands as a living legacy of a young couple with a big dream . o . d . and ruth shared a strong commitment to family values that remains our company ' s foundation today .\nmckee foods corp . , the maker of many popular snack cakes , plans to whip up a $ 102 million investment at its collegedale production plant for new equipment and office space , according to the company .\njosh sosland , editor of industry publication milling & baking news , said mckee foods made a significant investment in late 2012 when it spent about $ 27 million for hostess brands ' drake ' s snack line .\nmckee foods understands the value of stringer\u2019s ridge as both an urban oasis and historic site . the forest offers trees that benefit the ecosystem as well as stunning views of downtown chattanooga . protecting this green space is a priority to mckee , who contributes to the preservation and maintenance of this park with a view .\nwe take pride in working together to provide great - tasting snack foods of outstanding value to delight customers throughout all of north america .\nwe take pride in working together to provide great - tasting snack foods of outstanding value to delight customers throughout all of north america .\nmckee bakery has purchased the drake ' s line of snacks sold mostly in the northeast .\nmckee ' s new snack plant begins production ,\nbakery production , august 1990 .\n. site visitors can pledge to go outside , have fun and find what makes them happy . for each pledge , mckee foods will donate additional funds above the $ 1 million the company has already committed to outdoor happiness projects .\nmckee plans ' little debbie ' plant in virginia ,\nbakery production , may 1987 .\na representative for flowers foods , which bought wonder and other major bread brands from the bankrupt hostess , did not respond to a request for comment .\njack mckee - - ceo of mckee foods :\nas most of the people here know , nascar is the best in the world - - it ' s got the best drivers , the best teams and the best consumer brands in the world . the nascar fans are great , great fans and we know that nascar fans are little debbie fans .\ninterfaces with mckee staff appropriately including ordering food for patients , notification of housekeeping as appropriate . . . .\nsimilar is just that - - similar , not the same ,\nmckee spokesman mike gloekler said .\ndrake ' s cakes , meanwhile , were snapped up by longtime hostess rival mckee foods , which makes little debbie snacks . mckee said in an email monday that drake ' s cakes should be back by\nlate summer / early fall .\nthe company says it will start with a selection of drake ' s products and see whether to bring back more products after that .\ngloekler said mckee foods is using its own baking plants to make drake ' s cakes but that no changes will be made to the recipes to streamline production . he said the company will make drake ' s\nexactly to the recipes we received in the acquisition .\nthey are giant corporations with giant overhead , while mckee is a family business . and , even with lower prices , it would take them years to get the economies of scale mckee gets from its overwhelming market share .\nmckee foods is an equal opportunity employer . our employees are essential to our continued success . an atmosphere of understanding , cooperation and mutual trust is fostered at all levels . the work environment also encourages personal development and advancement in order to attract , stimulate and reward outstanding employees .\nat mckee foods corporation and affiliates we share a strong sense of heritage , respect , and values , and we take great pride in our work and in our community . working here gives you great opportunities to create , innovate , grow , and be part of a winning team .\nlaunched in 2014 , the oh ! movement is designed to encourage individuals and families to go outside , have fun and find what makes them happy . to that end , mckee foods has pledged to contribute to 50 projects in 50 states over a five - year period , providing more than $ 1 million to the cause . by donating one cent from every specially marked sunbelt bakery box purchased , for a total of up to $ 200 , 000 per year , mckee foods aims to give americans even more ways to get outside and have fun as a community .\ntogether with the appalachian trail conservancy , mckee foods\u2019 sunbelt bakery , is blazing new trails in the effort to promote healthy activity and rediscovery of the great outdoors . as part of mckee foods\u2019 oh ! \u2013 the outdoor happiness movement , sunbelt bakery announced a partnership with the appalachian trail conservancy and a $ 20 , 000 grant to promote healthy family activities , trail education and trail rehabilitation projects . the announcement was part of a \u201ctaste of the trail\u201d event co - hosted by the partners at the atc visitors center in harpers ferry , w . v . on nov . 6 .\nin the second half of the century , frequently with a greater than 50 percent market share . by comparison , mckee\n. . . . they are giant corporations with giant overhead , while mckee is a family business . and , even with lower prices , it would take them years to get the economies of scale mckee gets from its overwhelming market share .\nmckee foods is a family - owned bakery , similar to how drake ' s was established as a family bakery 125 years ago ,\nceo mike mckee noted in a statement .\nwe have generations of experience in baking , and we will strive to bake the drake ' s cakes , not just for taste and quality , but also to deliver on the memories of the loyal drake ' s fans .\nnotably , mckee foods has gone head - to - head with hostess on a variety of products . its\ncloud cakes\nfor example , bear a striking resemblance to twinkies . and now it owns drake ' s devil dogs and yodels , which look a lot like its little debbie devil cremes and swiss rolls , respectively . but mckee says it isn ' t necessarily phasing out products that seem similar to each other .\ns comparatively low profile , lack of full - scale national distribution , and cautious approach to expansion . the secret to mckee\n\u201cthe appalachian trail is a place of life - changing rediscovery , and by supporting the conservancy\u2019s outreach we seek to engage families in a rediscovery of shared time and experiences , \u201d said mckee foods creative services manager john petticord . \u201cthere\u2019s no better place to strengthen our families and our bodies than the great outdoors . \u201d\nmckee baking sets july start for production at new virginia plant ,\nmilling & baking news , may 8 , 1990 .\nmike mckee , the company ' s chief executive , said the manufacturer is\nthrilled to be increasing our production capacity .\ngloekler said mckee had\nrecord profits\nin its last fiscal year , putting total sales at $ 1 . 4 billion .\ndespite competition from baking giants nabisco and interstate bakeries , mckee maintained its lead in its chosen snack cake niche and pursued modest expansion in the granola segment . still family - owned and family - operated as of the late 1990s , mckee had reached number 247 on\ns comparatively low profile , lack of a full - scale national sales force , and cautious approach to expansion . the secret to mckee\nthompson , stephanie ,\nmckee eyes s ' more media for sunbelt ,\nbrandweek , october 19 , 1998 , p . 10 .\nmost of the new jobs will be in production , the mckee official said , with pay averaging about $ 44 , 000 a year .\nlaw360 , new york ( march 14 , 2013 , 10 : 50 pm edt ) - - with no other qualified takers for hostess brands inc . \u2019s drake\u2019s snack cake brand , the beleaguered food maker will proceed with little debbie snacks - maker mckee foods corp . \u2019s $ 27 . 5 million bid for the brand , the companies said thursday .\nmckee ' s ceo said about a year after the acquisition of drake ' s that it had\n10 years worth of growth overnight .\ns rice krispies treats . mckee was used to battling the big - name brands , and the company moved to capture a greater piece of the granola bar category in the late 1990s . mckee began a national marketing campaign in 1998 to promote its granola bar line in general and its new s\ntheir association with the seventh - day adventists of southern adventist university in collegedale , as well as the mckee\u2019s commitment to involvement in the community , have led the company\u2019s management to support education of its employees for job advancement . the mckee education center for children and adults provides resource information for parents , child - rearing tips , and activities for the family . the legacy of o . d . and ruth mckee continues through the philosophy the corporation espouses .\nu . s . bankruptcy judge robert drain in white plains , new york , signed off on the sale to mckee , which submitted the only qualified bid for the brands . mckee spokesman mike gloekler said . mckee will take over the name and some of the baker equipment as soon as possible and begin making drake ' s products , including devil dogs , ring dings , yodels , yankee doodles , sunny doodles , funny bones and drake ' s coffee cake .\n1934 by o . d . and ruth mckee . they bought jack\u2019s cookie co . , a small bakery in chattanooga , and started baking small cakes .\nin 1960 , mckee foods founder o . d . mckee was trying to come up with a catchy name for their new family - pack cartons of snack cakes . packaging supplier bob mosher suggested using a family member ' s name . thinking of what could be a good fit for the brand , o . d . arrived at the name of his 4 - year - old granddaughter debbie . inspired by a photo of debbie in play clothes and her favorite straw hat , he decided to use the name little debbie\u00ae and the image of her on the logo . not until the first cartons were being printed did debbie ' s parents , ellsworth and sharon mckee , discover that their daughter was the namesake of the new brand .\nwood brothers / jtg racing announced today that starting in 2006 ken schrader will drive the famed no . 21 ford and that little debbie will join the team as a new sponsor for 18 races . schrader takes over for ricky rudd , who last week announced that he was pulling back from fulltime commitments to the series after not missing a race in the last 25 years . team co - owner eddie wood , schrader , st motorsports owner tad geshickter , and mckee foods ( little debbie ) ceo jack mckee participated in a press conference this morning at homestead - miami speedway .\nthe magazine said mckee ' s little debbie snack cake portfolio had a 10 percent drop , but it still generated $ 320 . 6 million in sales in the period .\nthe little debbie\u00ae brand has become number one for two reasons : quality and value . mckee foods uses secret recipes and the highest - quality ingredients , thereby improving the taste of the snack cakes . the snack cakes are also sold at a reasonable price . in fact , little debbie\u00ae products on average sell for half that of other leading brands . that ' s due to manufacturing efficiencies the company has developed over decades of baking experience .\n\u2022 mckee foods corporation , a privately held , family - run company based in collegedale , tennessee , has sold more than 157 billion little debbie\u00ae snacks since the brand became available in stores in 1960 . if you lined up all those snacks , that would cover more than 9 . 9 million miles \u2014 enough to circle the earth almost 400 times ! that ' s also enough snack cakes to stretch to the moon and back over 41 times !\nmckee foods continued to rely on brand recognition and customer loyalty to generate sales , rather than national advertising campaigns and a national sales force dedicated to drumming up orders and garnering shelf space in grocery and convenience stores . sales rose from $ 525 million in 1991 to approximately $ 825 million in 1997 . although sales were up only a modest 0 . 7 percent in 1998 , to $ 831 million , the company still dominated the snack cake market segment .\nrecently , little debbie mckee - fowler was honored at the 30th annual chattanooga women of distinction awards luncheon . which is how we found out that today , she looks like this :\nmckee food corp . ' s new office will create about 60 , 000 square feet of added space for the collegedale - based snack cake manufacturer . contributed rendering by river street architecture\ndespite competition from baking giants nabisco and interstate bakeries , mckee maintained its lead in its chosen snack cake niche and pursued modest expansion in the granola segment . still family - owned and family - operated as of the late 1990s , mckee had reached number 247 on forbes ' private 500 list , and family members showed no sign of letting the company slip from their hands .\nfor the office space , mckee already has begun construction of a three - story , 60 , 000 - square - foot building next to its headquarters at university drive and apison pike .\nthe recession in the early 1990s provided fuel for the company ' s growth . with their lower prices , little debbie and sunbelt brands attracted new consumers looking to shave expenses . to keep up with the company ' s steady growth , mckee foods opened two new bakeries , one in gentry , arkansas , and the other in stuarts draft , virginia . in keeping with the company ' s conservative approach to expansion , the new plants provided just enough capacity to keep up with existing demand . mckee produced baked goods only to fill orders . by 1999 the bakery in gentry was employing 1 , 265 people , and the one in stuarts draft employed 925 people .\nbauxite ridge , a natural property behind mckee\u2019s existing employee fitness center , was once sighted for residential development . now , this beautiful landscape will be preserved and developed into an area designed for community use \u2013 not only for mckee employees to enjoy , but for anyone else who wishes to take advantage of the trails and natural features that make bauxite ridge such a picturesque outdoor destination .\ncharles wood , the chattanooga area chamber of commerce ' s vice president of economic development , said mckee is\nkind of an anchor\nin the area ' s food processing business sector .\nas part of the outdoor happiness grant , mckee foods is providing funds to continue a decade - long , 2 . 5 mile trail rehabilitation project in bear mountain state park , n . y . the project is inarguably the most intense and most comprehensive footpath rehabilitation project in appalachian trail history , and it is now within one year of completion . fewer than 1 , 000 feet of new trail remains to be constructed , along with stone steps and retaining walls . the appalachian trail conservancy project is the 21\nmckee maintains its low overhead by employing an independent distribution system and by expanding production only to keep pace with demand . another advantage it has over the competition is the long shelf life of its naturally preserved products\njack mckee :\nat this time , we just have a one - year contract and we ' re looking to sponsor this one car . not planning anything at this time to go to the other series .\nin the mid - 1990s ellsworth mckee handed the reins to his brother jack , who took over as president and chief executive officer . ellsworth continued to provide input into running the business from his position as chair of the board .\nhe said mckee is continuing to support the local economy through the new jobs and investment . the $ 102 million figure is believed to be one of the biggest single investments the company has made in collegedale in its long history .\nwood said that when a company injects the kind of investment mckee is making , its officials believe it will make the business more efficient . he said it ' s becoming more common to see large investment dollars and fewer accompanying jobs .\nby 1982 mckee baking , with $ 130 million in sales , ranked 22nd in the industry , behind such billion - dollar giants as continental and interstate . sales at the time were concentrated principally in the midwest , southwest , and west . by 1987 the company was able to boast annual sales growth of ten to 15 percent since the advent of little debbie , a product line that had now expanded to 32 varieties available in 41 states . mckee succeeded in conquering continental\nhostess brands inc . had also canceled auctions for twinkies and its major breads after nobody stepped forward with competitive offers for those brands . flowers foods was picked as the buyer for the breads , including wonder . grupo bimbo , which makes thomas ' english muffins , was picked to buy its beefsteak bread . a hearing to approve those sales is set for march 19 .\njack mckee :\nmy first nascar race was daytona 1963 . tiny lund won the race in 1963 , driving what ? a wood brothers car , in a ford , in 1963 . so , i ' ve always been a fan of nascar since the ' 60s . the wood brothers have such a long history of winning and such a successful team , you combine that with a driver like ken schrader , we just think it ' s a great opportunity for mckee and little debbie .\nthe mckee story began during the height of the great depression when young entrepreneur o . d . mckee began selling 5 cent snack cakes from the back of his car . he was just out of college and newly married , and he was eager to get into the baking business . soon after , he and his wife , ruth , bought a small , failing bakery , using the family car as collateral . money was so tight they had to put up a sheet near the back of the bakery for the family ' s living quarters .\nsnack food and wholesale bakery magazine reported that mckee ' s bakery snacks sales dropped 4 . 1 percent in the year ending april 19 . but , it said , the company still registered the most sales in the category for the period , hitting $ 630 . 7 million .\ns conservative approach to expansion , the new plants provided just enough capacity to keep up with existing demand . mckee produced baked goods only to fill orders . by 1999 the bakery in gentry was employing 1 , 265 people , and the one in stuarts draft employed 925 people .\nalso known as the tennessee riverwalk , this hamilton county project has provided miles of public trails along the picturesque tennessee river . mckee , along with many other supporters and volunteers , is working to continue extending the trail to ultimately stretch 22 miles from downtown chattanooga to moccasin bend national park .\nthe bakery continued to grow but remained a family bakery . o . d . and ruth\u2019s sons , ellsworth and jack , eventually took leadership positions , and today ellsworth and jack ' s children hold leadership roles . they are beginning to introduce the 4th generation of the mckee family to the business .\nthe innovative idea of boxing twelve separately packaged snack cakes and marketing the cartons as family packs at the low price of forty - nine cents proved profitable , and the addition of the name \u201clittle debbie\u201d and the image drawn from a picture of the mckee\u2019s granddaughter provided an identity both wholesome and easy to remember .\nwe are a privately - held , family - run company with a history of innovation and a deeply held belief in the importance of doing business with integrity . our founding family , the mckee family , is still actively involved in guiding our overall business direction as well as our day - to - day operations .\nwe are a privately held , family - run company with a history of innovation and a deeply held belief in the importance of doing business with integrity . our company was founded by the mckee family , and its members still are actively involved in guiding our overall business direction as well as our day - to - day operations .\njack mckee :\ni ' ve always been interested in racing since i was a child , and my first car was a 1954 ford . it was a used car and i drove that ford to a drag strip in town , and won first place in my class , so i ' ve been interested in racing ever since .\nthe mckee family is deeply committed to the company\u2019s employees , and each year all eligible full - and part - time employees receive a share of the company\u2019s profits . we live the belief that \u201ca better way \u2026 begins with me\u201d and expect it to be applied at every level of the organization . our history of family ownership is one significant way we\u2019re different from so many companies doing business today .\nthe mckee family is deeply committed to the company ' s employees , and each year all eligible full - time and part - time employees receive a share of the company ' s profits . they live the belief that a better way\u2026 begins with me and expect it to be applied at every level of our organization . our history of family ownership is one significant way we ' re different from so many companies doing business today .\njack mckee :\nthere is a real little debbie . she ' s my neice and she serves on our board of directors . back in 1960 my father was talking to a packing salesman and the packaging salesman suggested that dad name his new line of multi - pack snack cakes little debbie , after his granddaughter , debbie . and debbie grandmother had a picture , that picture became the trademark and the rest is snack - cake history .\nwe hope to be able bring these products back on the shelf in the very near future ,\ngloekler said .\ntenn . state rep . joe carr raises $ 200 , 000 in bid to replace u . s . rep . scott desjarlais\nopposing filibuster threat , sen . chambliss joins sen . isakson in calling for gun control debate\nplease note that our privacy policy has changed . by continuing to use this website , you acknowledge that you have read and agree to the terms of the updated privacy policy .\nwood brothers / jtg racing announced today that starting in 2006 ken schrader will drive the famed no . 21 ford and that little debbie will join the team as a new sponsor for 18 races . schrader takes over for ricky rudd , who last week announced that . . .\non the merger of wood brothers and st motorsports ( announced in august ) , and how the new sponsor will benefit all the sponsors at all the levels of this organization .\ntad geshickter - - owner st motorsports ( wood brothers / jtg racing ) :\nobviously , the merger is creating great scale within our racing organization , with truck teams and busch teams and cup teams . more than that , we have great synergy between the sponsors , the grocery sponsors , in all of those different divisions . the sponsors will be able to share costs on grocery promotions , retailers will be able to promote across multiple aisles in their store , and we can ' t be remiss in thanking , also , our partners in the air force and ford motor company . it ' s just a great group of synergistic sponsors , and we ' re looking forward to helping them drive their business to a new level .\nwith kingsford , you have the longest - running sponsor in the busch series .\nmichael mcswain - - crew chief , no . 21 taurus :\nlike everyone else in the sport , we ' re trying to look toward the future . we ' ve got stability in our cup program right now , and adding more stability with kenny . we want to see the youth from the driver standpoint and from the crew standpoint grow within our own company , so we don ' t have to go out and search for guys and develop tire guys and tire changers . we want to try to build an organization where we can develop that in - house and give someone an opportunity to work somewhere their whole career .\nken schrader - - 2006 driver , no . 21 ford fusion :\ni ' ve always been a huge fan of the 21 car and the wood brothers , and felt like i got to know them quite a bit when i first started back in ' 84 and ' 85 - - i drove a ford for the first four years that i raced in the series , with elmo langley and mr . donleavy . and , obviously , i got to know the woods then because we ran all their old parts , is what we ran then . it ' s just a great honor to drive the car . we talked about doing it three years ago , but i was too old then , so to get the chance now , i ' m really thrilled .\nken schrader :\ndavid pearson , for sure . he always was . he still is .\nyou had talked about retirement from cup racing after 2006 . does today ' s announcement change that ?\nken schrader :\nwhen we announced the schwan ' s sponsorship , it was three years , and you just thought that would be it . when we first talked to eddie he asked about the possibility of going farther , but signing a one - year deal , and i said , ' well , is it next year ? ' and he said it was for ' 06 , and i said , ' well , that ' s the year i ' m really worried about right now . '\nso , we ' ll just have to see how it goes right now . my goal is to get little debbie and motorcraft and air force and the car good enough , running like it already has run , and just keep it up there , and who knows how long we ' ll go ?\nso the door ' s open ?\noh , yeah . i ' m not going to shut doors to races , that ' s for sure .\nthis organzation will run across the three major series , and you will be mentoring quite a number of young drivers .\nken schrader :\njon ' s [ wood ] been running the busch series for quite a while now , and he ' s close to getting ready to go up . it ' s fun , that ' s something we ' ve always done . we ' ve done that a lot at schrader racing , with our own cars , putting kids for arca races and every now and then a truck race , and that ' s something i enjoy to do . i like to run against them , and when they get really where it ' s hard to out - run ' em , then you know it ' s time to cut ' em loose . but , yeah , that ' s fun and that ' s a part of the job i ' m looking forward to .\nthis is the company ' s first venture into racing , but not your first venture into racing .\nlittle debbie is not an artist ' s creatinn . there is a real little debbie .\nand i thank jack for being here . thank fatback for staying with us and making all this stuff work . and ford motor company . everybody . i see a thousand people in here i should thank , but i want everyone to know i thank all of you , and we ' re going to go racing .\nkenny schrader :\nthe 21 was like a dream ride from the get - go , though , but to see how they ' ve run since michael came on , and then what ' s probably the neatest part , now with the association with tad and what they ' re plans are . still , it was a single - car team , kind of on an island , to some extent , and they realize that , too , and then they made the steps to grow the whole operation . and i think that and , obviously , michael , having the experience there were the key things .\neddie wood :\nwhat we ' ve got in place now is for kenny to drive the 21 next year . jon is going to drive the 47 clorox car and stacy compton is going to drive the 59 kingsford car , and the two trucks are going to be driven by marcos ambrose and bobby east . that ' s the driver lineup right now . we plan to run jon in seven races in a second cup team , second team separate from the 21 , next year . we won ' t run ore than seven so he stays eligible for the rookie things when he goes fulltime in cup . but , right now we ' re just trying to get all that stuff sorted out . this whole deal we ' ve put together was scattered all over the united states and within 48 hours it come together . and so we just now got it kind of all in one little pile here and we ' re trying to figure out what the next step is . everything so far looks like jon will probably go fulltime in cup in ' 07 .\nmichael mcswain :\nat first i was a little worried about the new testing policy and the rookie situation . we were in a meeting yesterday with the truck series and they ' re actually going to add some more practice for the rookies , so they can get a little more time . your always at a disadvantage as a rookie in any of three premier divisions . we ' ll do our best to get ' em all the track time we can , whether it ' s at the particular track or at one of the other tracks . along with kenny , that ' s a big plus when you ' re talking about rookie drivers .\nto take it one step further , you ' re a one - or two - car cup team versus a five - car operation that roush has . he has five cars testing at the same tracks you do , so he ' s got five times the possible information . how do you combat that ?\nmichael mcswain :\nthe best scenario i can give and i gave this scenario to someone earlier today : when you leave here and walk through the garage area , if you look on one side of me , there ' s an owner with two cup cars and one or two busch cars . a couple cars down from me , lower in points is what i mean , is an owner with three teams .\non the other side of me is an owner with three cup cars , two busch cars and i don ' t know how many trucks . i think as long as you got the guts to do it and you ' re willing to work , anything in this world is possible , especially in this sport .\ntad geschickter :\nmarcos signed his agreement two days ago . we ' re starting that process with nascar . we got a chance to test with marcos at several different - size tracks this summer , so while it may take us a while to get him to where he can drive that truck each and every week in nascar ' s eyes , we ' re tremendously impressed with his abilities to come up to speed , and we ' re really excited about him and bobby east .\neddie wood :\nhaving ricky with us fits in with the long list of drivers we ' ve had over the years . i really hate to see him retire - - i ' m not even going to use that word , retire . ricky ' s going to take some time off , because i don ' t think you ' ve seen the last of ricky rudd yet . it ' s sad to know that he ' s going to drive probably his last race in our car this weekend . if you walk by our car , everybody on our team , everybody in the shop , everybody signed the hood , just to say goodbye , for now . and you might want to check the decklid out , it ' s pretty cool , too . we ' re going to give ricky the decklid and the hood after the race , hopefully it ' ll be in one piece . if it ' s not , we ' ll make a duplicate . the back - up ' s got it on it , too . like i said , i ' m going to miss him , as well as fatback and len and everybody . but i wish him well , but like i said , i don ' t think you ' ve seen the last of him yet .\nhow dale earnhardt jr . got fired from his dad ' s car dealership | the dan patrick show |\nyou will receive an email with a link to activate 25 % off your first purchase on urltoken shortly .\nif you have questions or comments about our products , distributorship opportunities , product donations and more please feel free to contact us by selecting one of the links in the sidebar on the left .\nto speak with one of our consumer care representatives directly , please call us toll - free at ( 800 ) 522 - 4499 . someone is available to assist you monday through thursday from 8 : 30 a . m . - 6 p . m . and friday from 8 : 30 a . m . - 4 p . m . et .\nto speak with someone directly at our corporate headquarters please call us toll - free at ( 800 ) 251 - 6346 . someone is available to assist you monday through thursday from 7 : 30 a . m . - 5 : 30 p . m . and friday from 7 : 30 a . m . - 4 p . m . et .\n. once the company launched the little debbie\u00ae line of snacks in 1960 , it wasn ' t long until we needed additional facilities . we expanded in collegedale for many years , and recently acquired a facility in chattanooga .\n, to allow us to serve more states in the west . the gentry plant has been expanded several times to meet ever - growing demand for our products .\nthe job would be amazing for someone else . not that it ' s a bad place to work but it ' s not for everyone . it also depends on what position you hold . makeup is pleasant , shipping is as well , wrapper room is chaos . the job is simple but the people you have to work around are downright poisonous in the wrapper room . another thing , management doesn ' t have\nas much power as people think . the people in the big , pretty , glass building next door , who have most likely never worked in a factory a day in their lives are the ones over your job .\nthere are loopholes to staying there a long time . show up on t . . . -\ngreat place to work . work wages could be better . doesn ' t pay well . room to move around but not up . clean enviroment . workplace atmosphere is very upbeat .\nglassdoor will not work properly unless browser cookie support is enabled . learn how to enable cookies .\nlocation location worldwide us - all cities \u2013 chattanooga , tn area ( includes hq ) \u2013 burlington , nc area \u2013 charlotte , nc area \u2013 daytona beach , fl area \u2013 detroit , mi area \u2013 fayetteville , ar area \u2013 houston , tx area \u2013 lake havasu city , az area \u2013 los angeles , ca area \u2013 minneapolis - st . paul , mn area \u2013 staunton , va area \u2013 victoria , tx area\nyour trust is our top concern , so companies can ' t alter or remove reviews .\ngood pay . decent benefits . all expenses paid . company car . good product . good price points . good training . it ' s an ok company all around .\nthey depend too much on wholesale distributors ; many of them are terrible to begin with . problem is you can ' t tell them what to do , just recommend and suggest . wholesale distributors quit constantly leaving open territories often . too many hours for the pay , there ' s a reason why they pay you salary . terrible management . they breath down your neck ! !\nthey offer you top pay to get you in the door and then add test that you have to take . you have to give the answers that the tester wants , not the real answers . note : anything based on actual experience cannot be construed as slander ! ! ! )\nmicro - managing out the wazoo . the pay is minimal compared to all of the expenses that you have .\nprofit sharing , stable work environment , if your particular job was eliminated due to downsizing , they would move you to another , open position instead of laying you off . didn ' t happen often but it did happen . it might be a lower pay / position but you have first choice for a similar job as the one you formally had when it would become available again . liked the pto you accrued . the longer your tenure , the more you could accrue . it did cap but i can ' t remember at how many hours .\nnot really anything i can think of . be ready to work though . this isn ' t a playground , it ' s a place of employment .\nemployees work alot of over time with little notice . 12 hours shift and weekends . but you get used to it .\nmanagemnt encourages you to do your best , recognizes hard work and is well trained and suuport training for career advancement .\ngreat pay , bonus yearly . home time is better than other cdl positions but this job is unlike other cdl positions . you unload the trailers physically demanding job .\nmanagement and supervisors reward bad behavior . favortism is rampant , dangerous drivers with bad attitudes that can\u2019t keep a partner are treated with more value than hardworking friendly drivers that don\u2019t call in . extra trips are given to favorites and drivers with poor driving records .\nremove the favortism and stop rewarding bad drivers . rewarding dangerous drivers after repeatedly getting turned in for scrolling their phones and running people off the road is not a good way to keep employees . it places drivers lives and others on the road in danger . giving extra trips to employees that call in the previous week to make it up on their check because they were hungover is setting the wrong example . good employees should be rewarded with a safe environment and extra trips distributed in a fair manner . management is setting the wrong tone for employees and turning good employees bitter . i can\u2019t speak for other locations just az .\nthere can be a lot of drama depending on where you work in the plant .\nthis will replace the current featured review for targeted profile . are you sure you want to replace it ?\ncopyright \u00a9 2008\u20132018 , glassdoor , inc .\nglassdoor\nand logo are proprietary trademarks of glassdoor , inc .\np . o . box 750 collegedale , tennessee 37315 - 0750 u . s . a .\nin 1935 the couple moved the business to a new location and began making soft cookies and cakes . a year later they handed the business to ruth ' s father , symon d . king , and returned to north carolina to launch a new bakery . located in charlotte and named jack ' s cookie company like its predecessor , the business was highly successful . in 1946 , o . d . , who\nalways had a gift for innovation and automation ,\nbuilt a new , state - of - the - art plant . during this period he also invented a soft oatmeal creme pie ,\nthe company ' s oldest continuous product ,\naccording to milling and baking news .\nfamily clout backs philosophy of independence in era of mergers ,\nmilling & baking news , november 11 , 1988 .\nsource : international directory of company histories , vol . 27 . st . james press , 1999 .\ndespite years of great adversity , o . d . and ruth ' s rare determination finally began to pay off in 1960 when they began selling the first family pack of baked goods , naming them after their granddaughter , debbie . around this time , the company finally began making a steady profit .\nthe first family - pack was produced in august of that year and consisted of the original snack cake , the oatmeal creme pie . family - packs were one of the first multiple - item baked goods available with individually wrapped products . the cost per carton was only 49 cents . by combining a quality product with outstanding value , little debbie\u00ae quickly became a member of america ' s households . after its initial introduction , more than 14 million cakes were sold within 10 months . while the oatmeal creme pie was the original little debbie\u00ae snack cake , there were 14 different varieties by 1964 including the ever - popular nutty bars\u00ae wafer bars and swiss cake roll .\nsince 1960 , little debbie\u00ae snacks have remained a value leader . currently , they sell for less than other leading brands while providing quality products . more than 75 varieties are available . little debbie\u00ae snacks are available in all 50 states , canada , mexico and puerto rico , as well as on u . s . military bases throughout the world ."]}
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based load balancer for real - time communications , enabling scaling and resilience . learn more about powerville lb\nwe provide innovative e - performance software solutions that enable companies to assure the performance of their business - critical web applications . our award - winning software allows internet - based companies and traditional enterprises to accelerate the deployment of their web applications and\nradview software ltd . provides , develops , markets and supports performance testing and load testing software . its load testing products are installed at over 2 , 000 customer sites worldwide , providing companies with solutions for testing the performance , scalability and reliability of their internet applications . the company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in rosh haayin , israel .\nmanageengine opmanager is 5 in 1 integrated network management software for performance monitoring , fault diagnostic & troubleshooting . learn more about manageengine opmanager\ncommercially supported and most stable version of haproxy , the legendary software load balancer and application delivery controller . learn more about haproxy enterprise edition\nradview\u2122 software ltd , is a leading provider of performance and load testing software . with more than 2 , 000 customer sites worldwide , and providing companies with highly efficient , robust solutions for testing the performance , radview has achieved performance testing leadership with its award winning webload product that has delivered results to major industries and leading enterprises & it service providers worldwide including but not limited to aerlingus , best western , citigroup , deutsche bank , federal express , harvard university , morningstar , kinkos , samsung , and sun microsystems .\nhigh performance software lb with a built in cache layer to offload php workloads from magento and other web apps . learn more about litespeed load balancer\nradview software ltd . develops , sells , and supports webload , the world ' s best value commercial - grade load and performance testing solution for internet applications . deployed at over 3 , 500 customers and built with nearly 300 engineering man years , webload improves the internet experience for everyone by helping organizations build higher quality internet applications and launching them with confidence . visit urltoken or call 1 - 888 - radview\ngearing up for the transition to software - centric networks , operators must adopt new processes for business and operations with new solutions that combine network and it .\ncomplete software - based app delivery platform , combining load balancing , content caching , web serving , security controls , & monitoring . learn more about nginx plus\nthe college management software is specifically tailored to the requirements of the education industry . it is engineered and designed considering range of management functions within college and schools .\najish mathew has professional expertise in the creative side of assa radview technologies , supporting the development division in the areas of branding / product marketing and strategic planning . he heads the concept and creation wing of assa radview . he has proven track record of creating brands of major projects in india & abroad\nradview is a modular network management suite for rad\u2019s service assured access and service assured networking solutions . it enables planning , provisioning and monitoring of networks and services .\nradview service manager the radview service manager module is part of the radview management suite and provides end - to - end management of mef - based carrier ethernet services for service assured access . an intuitive gui , \u201cpoint - and - click\u201d functionality and easy - to - follow wizards facilitate planning , provisioning , monitoring , diagnostics , and sla assurance , so that network operators can add new service offerings , as well as minimize overall operating costs , reduce provisioning times and maximize the efficiency of the entire network .\npothichore . in is an initiative of assa radview . this app helps to book homely food and deliver at your door steps . you can find a wide varieties of food items at urltoken\nradview performance monitoring the radview performance monitoring module enables ongoing monitoring of ethernet and ip service performance by collecting kpi ( key performance indicator ) data from rad devices . part of rad\u2019s service assured solutions , it allows service providers and network operators to easily monitor and manage actual network and service performance over time and compare it to service requirements and sla ( service level agreement ) guarantees .\nwebload is a web and mobile load testing tool from radview software that tests for performance and scalability but also for verifiability ( validating the correctness of return results ) . test scripts are written in javascript ( with com / java object integration ) , and the tool supports multiple protocols for testing all tiers of an app such as web ( rest / http with ajax support ) , soap / xml , and other protocols callable from within scripts such as ftp , smtp etc . for large - scale enterprise testing . radview claims that webload is deployed at over 3500 customers worldwide , helping companies verify the performance of their applications .\nradview has been around for 18 + years . it has start - up vibe which allows you the opportunity to collaborate and voice your ideas / experience and provide ongoing input . the people at radview are what makes it a very enjoyable and positive experience . although many folks are based in israel , they are responsive , open and very kind people . executive management are wonderful people to work as well .\nogift . in , an initiative of assa radview technologies , creating the best online gifting website in the world by delivering exceptional gifting experiences \u2014 memorable , cherished and blended passionately capturing your love for the recipients .\nrosh ha\u2019ain , israel , janurary 5 , 2017 ( globe newswire ) \u2013 radview software ltd . ( otcmkts : rdvwf ) today announced that its annual general meeting of shareholders will be held on thursday , feburary 9 , 2017 , at 15 : 30 p . m . ( israel time ) , at the offices of the company , 14 hamelacha street , park afek , rosh ha\u2019ain , israel . the record date for the meeting is janurary 10 , 2017\nlaundrybe is an online laundry service application software . this app facilitates their customers to place their laundry orders . features they preferred include intimation to the respective store , pick up agent to pick up the laundry items from respective customer\u2019s location with ordered invoice etc .\nradview d - nfv orchestrator the radview d - nfv orchestrator uses the openstack framework to manage the physical and virtual resources required for effectively running vcpe services and for delivering service agility at the customer edge . it installs , configures and manages virtual machines on the x86 d - nfv module residing within rad\u2019s customer - edge devices . in addition , it manages the repository of rad - certified vf ( virtual function ) applications and is used to download the applications to the device .\nrad ' s radview - sc / vmux service centre is a powerful snmp - based management tool for provisioning and monitoring the vmux family of voice trunking gateways : the vmux - 2100 , vmux - 110 , vmux - 210 , and gmux - 2000 .\nradview service center the radview service center path management system enables end - to - end management of rad\u2019s tdm access products , while easy - to - follow wizards facilitate provisioning and monitoring over sdh / sonet and pdh networks . supported capabilities include automatic path routing , automatic re - routing of protected paths , physical and logical representation of the network links , and more . the system allows network operators to add new service offerings while minimizing overall operating costs , reducing provisioning times and maximizing the efficiency of the entire network .\nthe radview performance monitoring module enables immediate detection of service degradation , so that remedial actions are taken to quickly restore guaranteed performance levels . the system retrieves data lost due to connection failures and exports standard csv ascii files to oss or third - party management systems .\nfeaturing a web client with state - of - the - art user interface ( ui ) , the radview d - nfv orchestrator enables fast and easy service creation of value - added applications and provides status and utilization reports of the x86 d - nfv modules .\nremington microshare selected radview because its webload solution combines scalability and integrity testing into a single , standards - based process to ensure that our clients ' web applications perform correctly under realistic production conditions ,\nsays terry kurzynski , vice president of marketing and business development for remington microshare .\nfeaturing client / server architecture with multi - user support , radview provides intuitive graphic representation of network clouds , links , nodes , end - to - end services , and network status indication . fully itu - t fcaps compliant , it offers security management supporting user access profiles and allowing network partitioning .\nthe radview features a network element manager , end - to - end service manager for carrier ethernet services , performance monitoring portal for ongoing monitoring of ethernet and ip services , d - nfv orchestrator for virtual machines and application services at the customer edge , and a network planner for resource optimization and capacity planning .\nwhen remington microshare , a chicago - based provider of security and assessment services , wanted to enhance its web site and improve performance under load , the company turned to radview ' s webload . webload simulates internet user behavior , predicts capability requirements and reports bottlenecks , constraints and weak links , which has saved remington downtime , lost sales and lost customers .\nour services include remote data synchronization , telephony and messaging based applications as well as video content delivery of mobile applications . radview develop iphone , android and smart phone mobile apps which include healthcare , enterprise mobility , web on mobile integration , mobile marketing and advertising etc . a mobile device can be used to a greater extent for many solutions across various industries .\nin connection with the meeting , radview will send to its shareholders as of the record date a proxy statement describing the various matters to be voted upon at the meeting , along with a proxy card enabling them to indicate their vote on each matter . copies of the resolutions to be adopted at the meeting , and the company\u2019s financial statements for the year ended december 31 , 2015 will be available to any shareholder entitled to vote at the meeting , at the company\u2019s offices during regular business hours or upon written request , submitted to the company . you can contact the company by phone at ( 972 ) 3 915 - 7060 , by facsimile at ( 972 ) 3 915 - 7553 , or by email , at omerl @ radview . com .\nas chairman of assa radview technologies , suresh jacob vaidian is responsible for providing the leadership required to realize our vision of being the global leader in providing technology solutions for the it industry . suresh jacob vaidian is a management professional with over 20 years of expertise in the field of business management , strategic planning and development of the company . he holds the director of sunpaul group of companies on the leadinc companies in the realty sector\nsrinath c v ( alias cv ) has over 35 years of experience in it consulting , product development , services and resource management combined with strong business knowledge of supply chain and manufacturing . as the delivery head of assa radview , he is responsible for organizational strategy , business development and customer relationship management . in the course of his career , he has been involved in product development initiatives , it consulting and services . he has been instrumental in forging strategic partnerships with other consulting companies . he has overseas exposure and serviced clients in the us , uk , europe and singapore .\nas a managing director of assa radview technologies , mohamed sinaj is responsible for providing the leadership required to realize our vision of being the leader in providing technology solutions . mohamed sinaj has more than 20 years of experience in it industry with strengths in sales , marketing and operations and expertise in developing a distribution model based on acquisitions , direct operations , joint ventures , distributors and franchisee operations . he is expert in strategic selling , building effective sales teams and marketing within diverse markets and cultures . . . he has worked with various it companies in india and abroad including ibm ce , ccs technologies , tlc infotech india pvt . ltd\nthe radview - sc / vmux service center is a powerful snmp - based tool for provisioning and monitoring the vmux family of voice trunking gateways ( vmux - 2100 , vmux - 110 , vmux - 210 , and gmux - 2000 ) . the intuitive gui interface and easy - to - follow wizards increase the efficiency and accuracy of the service provisioning process . the application includes an element management and performance analysis solution that monitors the status , configuration and resource availability of the vmux voice trunking gateways . running on either hp openview network node manager ( nnm ) or on snmpc , it enables simple integration with other vendors ' management applications .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 3 . 2 final / / en\nremington ' s web technology testing services uses webload to verify application scalability and integrity for its growing roster of e - business customers .\nwebload seamlessly integrates performance data from microsoft windows , linux and unix operating systems , allowing users to integrate and correlate performance and system information data for a comprehensive picture of their web applications . data drilling enables users to view transaction successes and failures and verify the functional integrity of web applications at the per - client and per - transaction levels .\nthe webload internet productivity pack enables native testing of nonhttp protocols at a javascript level . ipp quickly builds flexible multiprotocol tests within a single virtual user for rapid test - script development and deployment .\nwith webload , organizations can begin testing early in the development process and use the same scripts and tools right through deployment and production . the webload console includes more than 100 real - time graphical and statistical results of test sessions .\nsince its implementation , webload has helped provide remington powerful performance , testing and analysis capabilities , faster resolution and accelerated e - business success for its customers .\ncopyright 2001 qci international . all rights reserved . quality digest can be reached by phone at ( 530 ) 893 - 4095 . e - mail : click here\nthe posting of advertisements , profanity , or personal attacks is prohibited . click here to review our site terms of use .\nsince you ' ve already submitted a review for this product , this submission will be added as an update to your original review .\nif you believe this comment is offensive or violates the cnet ' s site terms of use , you can report it below ( this will not automatically remove the comment ) . once reported , our staff will be notified and the comment will be reviewed .\na new level of visibility , control and collaboration \u2013 on premises or in the cloud .\ngenerate and manage load testing in the cloud or on - premises and gain immediate insights into performance problems and bottlenecks .\nquickly build test scenarios that deliver results you can trust for the most complex requirements - with industry - best scripting , recording , and automated correlation .\nit ' s less expensive than a lot of the load tools that are out there that perform the same task . it ' s a quick and dirty tool to get up and running really quickly . it ' s not like you have to do an awful lot of configuration . the analytics pack is probably one of the most powerful tools that i ' ve seen . it ' s real powerful in terms of reporting .\nscripting is minimum , it is an easy to use tool , provides many relevant options and documentation is quite good . webload makes it easy to simulate number of users and on different web pages . likewise , it is easy to automate scenarios .\nwebload is easy to use , supports most of our requests . it is easy to create / record scripts for web applications especially dotnet applications . easy correlation and helps even a starter to handle dynamic values . easy integration with dynatrace . good analysis report . great reporting .\ncompared to other comparable products on the market , the price point is quite reasonable . my company uses webload to simulate heavy usage during our peak engagement time of new health plan enrollments .\ni like the ease of correlation and being able to see all the post and get form data and html return data to do my own analysis . we had some network bottlenecks that caused our servers to crash during month end heavy loads and webload helped us .\nease of scripting and best customer support . on top of it , webload auto correlation feature is 97 % accurate saves lot of time .\n24 / 7 full support is awesome and really valuable . performance testing and finding the bottlenecks is easier now .\nautomatic reports done with analytics are very clear . with webload , we know the limit of users for our site trying to buy a product at the same time . we optimized our page so that a higher number of people can access which means more sales for us .\nwe use webload to performance test a variety of enterprise apps and the benefits far outweigh the costs .\nwe were looking for some tool which is user friendly , easy yo use and yet robust . webload met all our needs . auto correlation is one of the things which is very useful .\nwebload lets you do anything you want . i used many tools in the past , and in all of the you reach a point that you feel you are stuck . in webload javascript helps me code anything , and with their java i can do even more . i am doing projects for companies , and i can test anything with it . faster creating scripts . their correlation engine , is really the best out there . it may need tweaks from time to time , but it can find values that other tools do not . at the end of the day . the dashboard and reports are also great tools . you have a good list of predefined report and web dashboard , that helped a lot , when i worked with other people . price / performance - this is really the best tool out there .\ni might be perceived as an\nold school\nengineer , but i could not implement devops methodologies without making sure that the system goes through performance testing before it goes into production . i evaluated many load testing products that offer testing in continuous mode , but none do actually do it in a way that will be truly automatic . webload was the only one i found that does automatic load testing without requiring the involvement of an engineer in the analysis of the results .\nthe ability to and conceptualize the experience for users is great . also , the price as the bang for your buck is good . i also really like the user interface as it is quite user friendly . lastly , the graphics make it easy to follow and are easy to identify .\ntechnical support is excellent . i ran in to one issue where i didn\u2019t understand something in the script . they gave me an immediate answer and i was very happy , worked like a charm .\ni find the ease of use and the flexibility of the javascript standard to be one of the leading features of the tool .\nwe deploy it quite frequently with current integrations . we use the integration with amazon web services very frequently with the standup of additional which makes capacity very easy within the tool . as it integrates very easily with aws , it allows the creating of load generators on demand , and then tearing them down after , so we can save on cost .\ntechnical support has been excellent , responsive , and helpful in trying to work through issues and questions .\nin learning how to use some of its capabilities to use more details of the tool , we find that it ' s not utilizing yet all of the features . i think we are not yet familiar with the entirety of its capabilities .\nwe installed a brand new oracle hardware server rack system on our enterprise platform . webload allowed us to test our registration process and to register thousands of students , many of them within the first minutes registration was open .\nwebload ' s ability to simulate numerous popular web browsers while making requests is one of its nicest features . easier root - cause analysis , json support available , easy automatic correlation , reports now provide a clearer view of response time statistics at varying degrees of virtual user load\ntranslating load testing efforts into insights can help you identify and remove application , network , and operational bottlenecks .\nwhich load testing solution is best for your organization ? this guide will help you conduct a methodical evaluation process .\nit is tempting to cut corners with load testing . learn about the most common mistakes and how they can be avoided .\nplease complete the form below and we ' ll get back to you as quickly as possible .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml + rdfa 1 . 0 / / en\nurltoken\nwe provide cost - effective performance and load testing for web and cloud applications . webload caters to both novice performance testers as well as to programmers , who can build complex load scenarios . with a track record of 20 years and over 3000 customers , we know a thing or two about performance testing .\nwebload\u2019s ide offers correlation , parameterization , response validation , messaging , native javascripting and debugging .\nthe ipo profiles may contain historical records . please visit the latest ipos for the most recent information .\nedgar\u00ae online , a division of donnelley financial solutions . edgar\u00ae is a federally registered trademark of the u . s . securities and exchange commission . edgar online is not affiliated with or approved by the u . s . securities and exchange commission .\nmintz , levin , cohn , ferris , glovksy and popeo , p . c\nmintz , levin , cohn , ferris , glovsky and popeo , p . c .\nenter up to 25 symbols separated by commas or spaces in the text box below . these symbols will be available during your session for use on applicable pages .\nplease note that once you make your selection , it will apply to all future visits to nasdaq . com . if , at any time , you are interested in reverting to our default settings , please select default setting above . if you have any questions or encounter any issues in changing your default settings , please email isfeedback @ urltoken .\nyou have selected to change your default setting for the quote search . this will now be your default target page ; unless you change your configuration again , or you delete your cookies . are you sure you want to change your settings ?\nplease disable your ad blocker ( or update your settings to ensure that javascript and cookies are enabled ) , so that we can continue to provide you with the first - rate market news and data you ' ve come to expect from us .\nrosh ha ' ain , israel , jan . 05 , 2017 ( globe newswire ) - - the agenda of the meeting is as follows :\nto re - elect mr . yochai hacohen , mr . eli blatt and ms . amira paz to the company\u2019s board of directors , to serve until the next annual general meeting of shareholders and until their successors have been duly elected and qualified ;\nto re - elect ms . hadas gazit for a fourth term as an external director , to hold office for 3 years , starting from the the date of her re - election ;\nto reappoint kost , forer , gabbay , and kasierer , a member of ernst & young international ltd . , as the company\u2019s independent auditors , for the year ending december 31 , 2016 and for such additional period until the next annual general meeting of shareholders ;\nto transact such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournments thereof .\nproposals 1 and 3 are ordinary resolutions which require the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares voted in person or by proxy at the meeting on the matter presented for passage . the votes of all shareholders voting on the matter will be counted .\nproposal 2 is a special resolution which requires the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares present , in person or by proxy , and voting on the matter , provided that either ( i ) at least a majority of the voted shares of shareholders who are not controlling shareholders and who do not have a personal interest in the resolution are voted in favor of the election if the external director ; or ( ii ) the total number of shares of shareholders , who are not controlling shareholders and who do not have a personal interest in the resolution voted against the election of the external director resolution does not exceed 2 % of the outstanding voting power in the company . for this proposal , a personal interest does not include an interest in the resolution that is not as a result of ties to a controlling shareholder .\nthe presentation to the shareholders for consideration of the company\u2019s audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended december 31 , 2015 described in proposal 4 does not involve a vote of the company\u2019s shareholders .\nthe presence , in person or by proxy , of at least two shareholders holding at least 33\u2153 % of the voting rights , will constitute a quorum at the meeting . if within one - half of an hour from the time appointed for the meeting a quorum is not present , the meeting will be adjourned to the same day in the next week , at the same time and place , or to such day and at such other time and place as the chairman of the meeting may determine with the consent of a majority of the voting power present at the meeting , in person or by proxy , and voting on the question of adjournment .\nwith a reader account , it ' s easy to send email directly to the contact for this release . sign up today for your free reader account ! already have an account ? log in here .\nglobenewswire is one of the world ' s largest newswire distribution networks , specializing in the delivery of corporate press releases financial disclosures and multimedia content to the media , investment community , individual investors and the general public .\ndata delayed at least 15 minutes , as of jul 09 2018 17 : 29 bst .\nyou must be a registered user to save alerts . please sign in or register .\nns , web and mobile protocols and technologies , network protocols , databases and application servers . webload automatically records actions , offering support for a range of web technologies , including hypertext transfer protocol / hypertext transfer protocol secure ( http ) / https ) , websocket , asynchronous javascript and extensible markup language ( ajax ) , simple object access protocol ( soap ) , hypertext markup language 5 ( html5 ) , web - based distributed authoring and versioning ( webdav ) , and others . webload supports java 2 platform , enterprise edition ( j2ee servers ) . webload is used to test applications for financial services , retail , media , education , manufacturing and healthcare , among others .\nall content on urltoken is for your general information and use only and is not intended to address your particular requirements . in particular , the content does not constitute any form of advice , recommendation , representation , endorsement or arrangement by ft and is not intended to be relied upon by users in making ( or refraining from making ) any specific investment or other decisions .\nany information that you receive via urltoken is at best delayed intraday data and not\nreal time\n. share price information may be rounded up / down and therefore not entirely accurate . ft is not responsible for any use of content by you outside its scope as stated in the ft terms & conditions .\nalthough markit has made every effort to ensure this data is correct , nevertheless no guarantee is given to the accuracy or completeness . any opinions or estimates expressed herein are those of markit on the date of preparation and are subject to change without notice ; however no such opinions or estimates constitute legal , investment or other advice . you must therefore seek independent legal , investment or other appropriate advice from a suitably qualified and / or authorised and regulated advisor prior to making any legal , investment or other decision . this is intended for information purposes only and is not intended as an offer or recommendation to buy , sell or otherwise deal in securities .\nmarkets data delayed by at least 15 minutes . \u00a9 the financial times ltd . ft and \u2018financial times\u2019 are trademarks of the financial times ltd . the financial times and its journalism are subject to a self - regulation regime under the ft editorial code of practice .\nglassdoor will not work properly unless browser cookie support is enabled . learn how to enable cookies .\nexplore the many benefits of having a premium branded profile on glassdoor , like increased influence and advanced analytics .\nit ' s a like starting from scratch within territories , but i welcome the challenge . a bit tight on resources .\ncopyright \u00a9 2008\u20132018 , glassdoor , inc .\nglassdoor\nand logo are proprietary trademarks of glassdoor , inc .\nget site notifications to your personal briefcase on product updates relevant stories and more ! please sign in or sign up .\nto download this file , please fill in the details below . aleardy registered ? sign in .\nresource file download completed . notice : as a registered visitor , you gain access to all the data in our website .\nget important update regarding resource file and it ' s solution each - system .\neasily plan , deploy , provision , and maintain sla - based business and cloud access services with the same \u201clook and feel\u201d over any access .\nperformance monitoring for l2 , l3 vpns to assure service level agreement ( sla ) for businesses .\nprovides deep visibility to ensure the best experience for the latest business , video , and gaming services , throughout your lte or lte - advanced network .\nfrequency / phase for lte / lte - a macro and small cells with a fully featured ptp grandmaster , including built - in gps , sync - e , ieee 1588 and backup .\nprovide wholesale carrier ethernet transport services to multiple service providers with complete visibility and controlled service hand - off between multiple networks .\npowerful cross - generation tdm and ethernet capabilities for analog and digital data and voice devices , as well as ethernet ieds .\nsupport ethernet - based iec 61850 substation communications for mission - critical automation traffic within the substation and between scada control centers .\ndeliver analog and digital data , voice and video feeds over sdh / sonet , psn / packet optical and cellular networks .\ncyber - secure scada connectivity for water monitoring and automation devices , sensors , pumps , surface and groundwater availability tracking devices , etc .\nbackhaul high - definition video feeds and roadside display board data from remote facilities over fiber , high throughput sub - 6 ghz radio links and 10 - gbe rings .\nnetwork reliability for mission - critical railway applications , including automatic train supervision ( ats ) , centralized traffic control ( ctc ) , scada , and multiparty hotlines , as well as passenger information systems ( pis ) .\ndeliver on - board video surveillance , infotainment and wifi in moving vehicles using easy - to - deploy base stations and ethernet access switches .\ndeliver direct speech ( ds ) , telex ( tty ) , radar data ( rd ) , extended range vhf ( er ) , and vhf data link ( vdl ) traffic , together with other voice , fax and lan services , over any sdh / sonet / psn / otn / dwdm .\ndeliver real - time video surveillance feeds to and from patrol staff in the field .\nconnect security cameras , wifi access points , display boards , meter concentrators , and other sensors in urban and rural areas over fiber optics and wireless radios .\nat mef 2017 , rad\u2019s cto , dr . yaakov stein shared technology innovation perspectives , specifically , qos for rich communications services .\n37946 _ carrier - grade - vcpe - making - it - real . pdf\nas an early industry virtualization evangelist , rad established and maintained a dialog with carriers and service providers on the subject of vcpe design and functionalities at the customer edge .\nin this presentation , rad\u2019s cto , dr . yaakov stein compares and contrasts the management of physical equipment with the orchestration of virtualized entities . architecture , implementation , and operational aspects are discussed , zooming in on recent market experience with vcpe solutions .\napplying innovation to accelerate the deployment of lte / lte - a networks and services . learn how to upgrade any network to cost effectively support 4g .\na review of the various vcpe implementation options available for service providers and the factors that should be considered to avoid pitfalls and ensure optimal results .\nan introduction to two way active measurement protocol ( twamp ) of performance in ip networks , including a comparison with other l3 pm methods .\nreal - world progress is being made towards the wide - scale deployment of vcpe - based services as communications service providers ( csps ) overcome some of the hurdles encountered during recent years . this report provides current market outlook for network functions virtualization ( nfv ) and its most prominent use case , the virtualized customer premises equipment ( vcpe ) .\npower utility networks are becoming smarter , automated and more connected , as they gradually transform into smart grids . looking forward , there are several key trends that drive the design of tomorrow\u2019s utility networks \u2013 most of which are closely connected with the rise of iot ( internet of things ) \u2013 and which need to be accommodated by adequate communication solutions :\nthe virtual cpe is a prime candidate for initial commercial deployment of nfv , especially in business services .\nthis paper presents vcpe implementation options available for service providers . it also reviews the various factors that should be considered to avoid pitfalls and ensure optimal bandwidth efficiency , security , survivability , performance , diagnostics , and qoe .\nwhite boxes lack many oam functions and connectivity options that cannot always be virtualized , yet are still required by operators . in this webinar , we discuss best practices to bridge these gaps share typical use cases based on real - live experience\nboosting - white - box - performance - for - virtualized - business - services . pdf\n35203 _ webinar - lte - a - synchronization - backhaul - assurance . pdf\nlearn about new developments in lte / lte - advanced and small cell backhaul allowing operators to bring affordable and highly accurate timing synchronization right to the base station , using a ieee 1588 grandmaster on an sfp with a built - in gnss receiver that simply plugs into existing network devices .\n37448 _ rad - amdocs - vcpe - webinar - november - 16 . pdf\nbusiness cpe is considered by many to be the most attractive early use case for virtualization . in this total telecom webinar , rad and amdocs present a joint end - to - end vcpe solution for business services , including the business case for virtualization of customer premises equipment .\n38044 _ webinar - vcpe - facilitating - practical - nfv - deployment . pdf\nas communications service providers are figuring out their way towards wide - scale deployment of network functions virtualization , they need a practical approach to engineer their network and service architecture with the new technologies . in this webinar , rad\u2019s dr .\non - demand ce 2 . 0 and sd - wan ip services poc demo\nwhite boxes are the future of the virtual network edge \u2013 a disruptive . asia interview\ngot a specific question in mind ? need a quote ? one of our experts will be happy to provide you with further information . please fill out this short form and we ' ll make sure someone contacts you .\nrad is a global telecom access solutions and products vendor . rad is a market leader of sdn / nfv network edge virtualization solutions for service providers , and cyber secure migration to packet for critical infrastructure ( utilities , transportation , government ) . rad is a member of the $ 1 . 3 billion rad group of companies .\nautomated service provisioning the rv - sc / vmux voice trunking application performs automatic provisioning and deployment of the vmux voice trunking gateways at their point of deployment . the ability to perform automated service provisioning from a central site , rather than manual provisioning in the field , improves system uptime , reduces on - site visits and lowers customer support costs . rv - sc / vmux defines connections between vmux voice trunking gateways at associated sites . several intelligent termination options are provided for deactivating , disconnecting and removing services . since the configuration information for a deactivated service remains in the rv - sc / vmux database , the circuit can be reactivated with a single mouse click .\nour service portfolio is tailored to each individual customer\u2019s needs . we aim to offer complimentary services to our customers to help them deliver the service level agreements they are contracted to provide .\n\u00a9 copyright the kenton group . all rights reserved | privacy | contact us | website design by bluesky - e\nidentify bottlenecks or applets , add - ons , plug - ins , embedded objects that causes errors and delays in application load time . it can pinpoint exactly what can cause problems\nin addition , ipp also offers a comprehensive suite of testing services to its clients in australia / new zealand and its target markets in the apac region & the middle - 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{"id": 54443, "summary": [{"text": "line corporation , located in tokyo , is a japanese subsidiary of the south korean internet search giant naver corporation .", "topic": 9}, {"text": "the company 's business is mainly associated with the development of mobile applications and internet services . ", "topic": 3}], "title": "line corporation", "paragraphs": ["you can make a range of partnership proposals to line by filling out the form below . this partnership proposal will be collected and reviewed jointly by line corporation , line plus corporation , line biz plus corporation , line business partners corporation , line mobile corporation and line pay corporation .\nthe formation of power corporation of america in 2013 by the goldfield corporation ( nyse mkt : gv ) urltoken made southeast power corporation a now wholly owned subsidiary of power corporation of america .\n\u00a92015 southeast power corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of power corporation of america . all rights reserved\nas of may 1st of 2017 , line webtoon\u2019s service provider switched from naver corporation to a newly incorporated company , naver webtoon corporation .\nline mobile corporation , a consolidated subsidiary of line corporation , announces that it has executed a memorandum of understanding together with softbank corporation in order to proceed with discussions pertaining to a strategic alliance between the two companies .\nline corporation\u2019s iss governance qualityscore as of n / a is n / a .\nthe corporate name is changed to vf corporation to reflect its increasingly diverse product line .\nnaver webtoon corporation , instead of naver corporation , is now handling new and existing personal data on line webtoon in accordance with the privacy policy , and the company stated in the terms of use , privacy policy , discover policy , and creator support policy will all be updated to naver webtoon corporation from naver corporation .\n1 . naver webtoon corporation , instead of naver corporation , is now handling the new and existing personal data on line webtoon in accordance with the privacy policy , and the company stated in the terms of use , privacy policy , discover policy , and creator support policy will all be updated from naver corporation to naver webtoon corporation .\nline plus corporation was established in march 2013 in south korea as a subsidiary of line corporation . it supports line\u2019s global business development with programmers , designers , marketers , sales personnel , and pr managers of 50 different nationalities working together .\nline corporation announced that the company has decided at the board of directors meeting held today to establish a new wholly - owned subsidiary , line digital frontier corporation , by a simplified incorporation - type company split to succeed the company\u2019s line manga and line comics businesses .\nline corporation files its annual report on form 20 - f and amendment no . 1 to the annual report\nline corporation announces the summary of its consolidated financial results for the three months ended march 31 , 2018 .\nline corporation announces the summary of its consolidated financial results for the fiscal year ended december 31 , 2017 .\nas of may 25th of 2017 , line webtoon\u2019s service provider switched from naver corporation to a newly incorporated company , naver webtoon corporation . we would like to update you with some significant changes :\nline corporation is based in japan . it was renamed from nhn japan corporation on april 1 , 2013 , and operates the line , naver matome , and livedoor web service businesses . since launching line in june 2011 , line corporation has placed the core of its business upon the service and actively pushed for the further expansion of the service on a global scale , as well as accelerating the development of line as a platform .\nthe endicott johnson corporation : 19th century origins [ from unpublished dissertation ; revised and updated ] .\nwelcome to the global website of yamaha corporation . please select the language to the corporate site .\nline corporation develops and operates the line application for smartphones . it offers messenger services which include free messages , voice calls and video calls . the company also provides communication and content sales and advertising services through line advertising , livedoor blog , and naver matome web portals . line corporation is based in tokyo , japan .\nas previously announced in the february 2 , 2018 release titled\nnotice of execution of memorandum of understanding for strategic alliance by a consolidated subsidiary and prospect of change to subsidiary ,\nline mobile corporation , a consolidated subsidiary of line corporation , hereby announces that today it has executed an agreement with softbank corp .\nas previously announced in the january 31 , 2018 release titled\nnotice of execution of memorandum of understanding for strategic alliance by a consolidated subsidiary and prospect of change to subsidiary ,\nline mobile corporation , a consolidated subsidiary of line corporation , hereby announces that today it has executed an agreement with softbank corp .\nplease enter the line id of the line @ account you are applying for .\nnew experiences provided by line friends in 2015 , line friends corporation established to improve its value as a character brand and enhance professionalism of character business . enjoy lots of pleasure earned through new space , services and products that line friends provides to the world .\nline corporation announces additional information for the\nsummary of consolidated financial results for the three months ended march 31 , 2018\nannounced on april 25 , 2018 , as follows .\nline financial corporation , a consolidated subsidiary of line corporation , announces today that it has made a resolution to issue new shares to the company through a third - party allocation of new shares , with such shares to be underwritten by the company . since the total capitalization of line finance will become equivalent to ten - hundredths or greater of the company ' s total capitalization once the . . .\nthy nama . i like line very much i play line every times line is good i like pros : uodum thydom . more\nthe mission at southeast power corporation is to provide our clients with complete service on their contracts through safe working practices and quality of craftsmanship .\nnaver corporation is korea ' s premier internet company , operating the nation ' s top search portal ' naver ' . naver was launched in\nwith its focus on quality , design , up - to - the - moment styling and value pricing , chorus line corporation has become one of the largest apparel companies in the nation .\nline presents games of a variety of genres , some of them starring line characters . invite all your line friends and have a blast !\nglassdoor has 52 line reviews submitted anonymously by line employees . read employee reviews and ratings on glassdoor to decide if line is right for you .\nkeep sally safe with the line characters . protect line town and sally from the alien troops .\nline lite is a streamlined , easy - to - use version of the messaging app , line .\nto use the pc version of line , you must have the line app installed on your mobile .\ngreat app . everyone is using line to sent pic and message . friends and families can communicate on line istantly . we have good time through line .\ntokyo , japan \u2013 july 2 , 2014 \u2013 line corporation , owner and operator of the free call and messaging app line , today announced the release of line webtoon for android . the service offers free comic content and was released in all countries except for japan , korea , and china . the service can also be used on web browsers by visiting urltoken\nto counter facebook , line has built its own network of apps and services to increase engagement with its users and unlock new revenue opportunities . line pay , line taxi , line music , line man ( delivery ) , line tv , have yet to really take of and certainly don\u2019t account for significant revenue . that will need to change if line is to grow as a company and keep investors happy .\nif you represent a corporation , please attach a copy of the corporate register . if you are an individual , please attach a document of proof with copyright holder ' s name and photo .\nnow games provide the majority of line corporation\u2019s revenue . as with most popular mobile games , line\u2019s are free to play , with the option to fork over money to progress more rapidly than you could through raw skill . for line , the challenge is to keep the hits coming : in january 2015 , naver\u2019s stock tumbled when its profits missed estimates and the company said that line rangers , a game featuring the characters as superheroes , was slipping in popularity .\nurltoken \u2013 bitcoin dropped to around $ 5 , 900 on friday , the second time it fell below $ 6 , 000 this month . line corporation , the developer of the most - used messaging app in japan , is set to launch a cryptocurrency exchange in singapore .\nline began in 2000 as an online game company under hangame , a brand operated by naver corporation . it later evolved to include portal services , or online sites that provide access to the web . in 2011 , the company launched its line messaging app ; after a few successful years , it disposed of many other businesses to focus on that app .\ngreat app . everyone is using line to sent pic and message . friends and families can communicate on line istantly . we . . . more\nwhatever it is you want to message your friend , you will find the sticker that expresses your feelings best , like nothing else available in the market . the line sticker shop and line store presents tens of thousands of stickers , and as a line user , you can join the line creators market and show off your creations to line friends across the globe .\ndown tempo beats and trip - hop tracks provide the perfect atmosphere to just sit back and chill out . hear : boards of canada , thievery corporation , richie hawtin , nightmares on wax , brian eno , plaid , mouse on mars and more\nthe company has also broadened to include line pay , a mobile payment app introduced in december 2014 , and line live , a video - streaming service . line launched an online marketplace called line mall in 2013 , but shut it down in may \u201cdue to our lack of experience in online marketplace operations . \u201d\nmillennials love line friends we share our brand values and contents with millennials all over the world via global messenger platform line and various social media . line friends is winning the hearts of many celebrities and beauty , fashion trendsetters by storm .\nline family apps include a web comic app , a security app , and many more that will make your everyday life more fun ! use line deco to decorate your phone however you want , and line camera to take the best pics . there\u201a\u00e4\u00f4s something for every aspect of your smartphone life in the line family .\non march 30 , 2018 , line corporation ( ln ) ( 3938 . t ) filed its annual report on form 20 - f for the year ended december 31 , 2017 with the u . s . securities and exchange commission . subsequently , line corporation filed an amendment no . 1 to the annual report with the u . s . securities and exchange commission on april 18 , 2018 . the 2017 annual report on form 20 - f and amendment no . 1 to the annual report can be downloaded from www . linecorp . com , as well as from the website of the u . s . securities and exchange commission at www . sec . gov .\nfor corporate inquiries about the line business , please contact us using this form .\nline\u2019s ultra - expressive , supersized emoji are extremely popular , and good business .\n2 billion : approximate number of stickers that line users send each other daily .\n40 , 000 : number of stickers available for line users to choose from .\nline\u2019s offerings include stickers , a retail store and a video - streaming service .\njapanese messaging service line corp will offer a cryptocurrency exchange , loans and insurance .\nhong kong , feb . 27 , 2018 / prnewswire / - - line corporation today announced the expansion of operations in hong kong , led by the official launch of its news aggregation service line today . the arrival of the hong kong edition of the no . 1 news portal in asia is good news for local users , as they can now enjoy localized access to the line platform , improving their ability to connect seamlessly to the information , content and services they want . with line stickers , users can convey nuanced feelings , delight loved ones and exchange fun inside jokes with ease .\njapan ' s line corp said on wednesday that it had entered an agreement with softbank group corp to give the telecoms and technology firm a majority stake in line ' s mobile unit . line said softbank would hold a 51 percent stake in the mobile business after the issuance of new shares , with line holding the remaining 49 percent .\n$ 30 million : gross revenue from line\u2019s creators market in its first seven months .\npeople bond with line\u2019s stickers in a way that they don\u2019t with emoticons or emoji .\nwithin six months , our line followers surpassed facebook , instagram , and twitter combined .\nin may of 2009 , southeast power corporation added the foundation division . this division installs drilled shaft foundations for transmission lines , substations , and cellular tower structures nationwide . the foundation division works with our other division\u2019s offices in addition to outside customers providing complete and efficiently built projects .\nthe more american brands take notice of line , the more american the app will feel .\nthrough a contest , \u201cvanity fair\u201d is selected as a brand name for the lingerie line .\n$ 2 . 49 : cost for a sheet of physical stickers featuring line\u2019s brown the bear .\nline game : please note that submissions without playable files may be excluded from the review process .\nfacebook is still building out its plan to turn messenger into a messaging platform that can bring in serious bucks \u2014 like line does ! \u2014 but it is clearly the top threat for line .\nline\u2019s stickers express emotions that would be difficult to sum up in text tapped out on a smartphone .\ntoyota pays line to distribute free stickers of a japanese girl group to the automaker\u2019s 14 million followers .\na still greater sign that line has arrived may be a new piece of software in the iphone and android app stores . its name is stickered , and it lets you decorate photos with stickers\u2014very much like a line app called line camera . its publisher ? facebook , whose radar for potential threats is finely tuned .\nsoutheast power corporation established a presence in spartanburg , south carolina in 2002 to increase our exposure in the telecommunications industry . this regional division focuses on transmission line construction ; telecommunication products and services ; engineering , furnishing and installation of fiber optic systems deployed on electrical transmission and distribution lines ; and also fiber optic splicing , testing , and characterization nationwide . this division is an exclusive representative of afl telecommunications for all engineering , installation , and splicing requirements .\nline lets you share photos , videos , voice messages , contacts , and location information in the moment .\nline users crowned melissa palacios\u2019s sticker of tory as the best sticker in the universe in a recent contest .\n\u2022 we ' re always working hard to make line even better . update today for the latest experience !\nunlike typical character products , including much of the line merch sold elsewhere , many of the goods sold in line friends shops successfully cater to grown - up tastes and needs . along with the swarovski cut - glass figures , line is working with other upscale partners such as swedish paper - goods producer bookbinders design and finnish housewares maker muurla . the latter has manufactured 250 , 000 line items to date , including enamelware mugs , glass plates , and wooden trays , displayed in a section of the harajuku store that looks like a line - themed crate & barrel . \u201cduring the development of the project , line nearly tripled the size of the original order , so i bet they like the product line , \u201d says jussi iota , muurla\u2019s chief operating officer .\nthree months later , line messenger was born . after its initial launch , line gained 50 million users in under a year . by comparison , facebook took three years to get 58 million users , according to reuters .\nwith a new makeover , line pokopang has . . voila ! . . . emerged as line pokopoko ! help bring back peace and harmony to poko forest in this exciting match 3 game ! come pokopoko with us !\nquickly add friends using the\nshake it !\nfunction , a qr code , or a line id .\nmost notably we constructed the first ever 500kv power line for florida power & light in the state of florida .\n, creator and head of the line webtoon division .\nevery submission continues to grow the webtoon industry here in\nline , like tencent , recognized early the potential for using its messaging platform to market and distribute games . the company entered gaming in july 2012 ; its first four titles included line pop , a game which is eerily similar to bejeweled or candy crush saga except that it involves matching tiny line - character heads instead of gems or sweets .\nin 2010 , southeast power corporation established the texas regional division office in bastrop , tx . the opening of this office location assisted us in the further expansion of our geographic footprint and provided local support for our clients in the southwest and midwest . subsequently , we were awarded a 110 - mile , 345kv transmission line construction project as part of a competitive renewable energy zone ( crez ) project in texas with a total value of $ 104m \u2013 southeast power completed this project ahead of schedule .\nline announces plan to launch cryptocurrency exchange bitbox in july enabling trading globally except in japan and the u . s .\nif you use line on your mobile , you\u2019ll like the pc version because you\u2019ll be able to enjoy the same features . it lets you access your line contacts and talk with them comfortably when you are home and using your pc .\nline\u2019s main purpose is to help you communicate with your friends for free . just like skype , facebook messenger , yahoo ! messenger , and many others , line lets you send free text messages and chat with friends who are also using this app ; you can even start group chats . line also includes voip features allowing you to make voice and video calls .\nmobile characters came out into the world line friends were created as sticker characters of mobile messenger \u201cline\u201d in 2011 . fun line friends characters with friendly and common look available in daily life beyond its creation background of mobile . it became a global brand beloved in various fields of the world including 5 , 000 character products , animation , game , caf\u00e9 , hotel and theme park .\n11 , 000 + : number of stickers submitted during a contest in the u . s . to create stickers for line .\nline friends works with global partners across multiple industries to produce branded consumer products and expands distribution , reaching out to more customers .\nthat ongoing touchpoint could be crucial in the future when facebook decides to ramp up its efforts with messenger outside of the u . s . and in the countries where line is the top chat app , and other markets where line believes it can grow .\nthat\u2019s because the social network , which has a colossal 1 . 6 billion active users per month , retains engagement with huge numbers of internet users . that includes those who use line or other messaging apps in asia , and particularly southeast asia were line is gunning for growth . in thailand , for example , where line is the largest chat app , facebook actually has more active users .\nsmart portals , a cryptocurrency exchange , a virtual assistant , and a big backer could help line\u2019s stock hit new highs this year .\nplease proceed with the submittal of the proposal only if you fully understand and agree in advance to the following notes . \u30fbline will review the proposal and contact the proposer only if line decides to request for more information or further discussion . line does not promise to respond to all proposals . \u30fbline shall not be responsible for ( 1 ) monetary or any other claims in relation to line , independently or in cooperation with the third party , planning , developing , or conducting products , contents , services or businesses that are the same , similar , or competing with the content of the proposal ; and ( 2 ) maintaining confidentiality of the information contained within the proposal .\ntaylor swift has almost six times as many followers on twitter than the 8 . 4 million she has on line . but she routinely receives more likes for her posts on line than for the same items on twitter , suggesting that line users are an unusually engaged bunch . swift also posts brief audio notes that show up in her line followers\u2019 chat inboxes , as if they came from a friend\u2014a feature with no counterpart on twitter . \u201cshe\u2019s super - talented , super - authentic , super - original , \u201d says jae hyung kim , head of strategy and operations for line euro - americas . \u201cand doing little things like that really , really resonates with her users . \u201d\nstickers\u2014larger , more complex emoji that users can send in the app\u2014are one of the key components of line\u2019s revenue , with users sending an average of 389 million stickers a day in march . line is one of the \u201cpioneers\u201d of the sticker movement , according to the filing .\nline stated in documents that 61 percent of its monthly active users are on the app on a daily basis , but that figure jumps to 73 percent in line\u2019s four biggest countries . high engagement like that gives line an opportunity to turn its app into a platform which goes beyond chat to include services and value - add beyond just messaging . that\u2019s crucial for making money from messaging since just throwing ads into the mix will ruin the user experience , plus it builds a moat that helps keep users in the line app ecosystem rather than rival apps .\nseeing both the promise and pitfalls of social networking led the team to decide that its new app should emphasize private , one - to - one conversation . line went live on june 23 , 2011 . ( naver spun off line into a wholly owned subsidiary in 2013 . )\nellis , kristi ,\nbullwinkle joins chorus line ,\nwomen ' s wear daily , may 30 , 1996 , p . 10 .\nplatform , a new feature that allows for artists to submit their webcomics for a chance to become an official line webtoon artist . in late\nline has a long way to go before it will achieve its most audacious goals . and it\u2019s already so pervasive in its key markets that there aren\u2019t many users left to sign up . in fact , some line watchers are already wondering whether there are signs that its growth is slowing .\nshares of line corp . were soaring 31 % thursday morning in the company\u2019s market debut , which marked the biggest tech ipo of the year .\nline is the fastest growing mobile messenger app in the world , bringing users closer to their friends and loved ones . enjoy free messages , voice calls , and video calls anytime , anywhere . line is available on smartphones , including iphones and android devices , and also pcs and macs .\nline for pc is the perfect extension for the mobile version . you can start a conversation on your smartphone and continue later on your computer .\nin 1994 chorus line saw one of its most eventful and productive years . in february of that year the company financed about $ 26 . 5 million to buy back in full the 58 percent of the company owned by merrill lynch interfunding and ira j . hechler ' s investment group . chorus line received part of that funding from nederlanden capital , and with that deal the original three partners of the company once again owned chorus line outright .\n1 : line\u2019s rank for top - grossing apps in the apple and google app stores worldwide , october 2014 , according to analytics firm app annie .\nstill , line\u2019s app is more than a platform for messaging . within the app , users can book hotels , order taxis or search job postings .\n- - - - ,\nchorus line kicks up dresses ,\nwomen ' s wear daily , may 6 , 1999 , p . 11 .\nfriedman , arthur ,\nchorus line forms firm with abs ,\nwomen ' s wear daily , september 8 , 1998 , p . 8 .\nglover , kara ,\napparel maker chorus line finds a niche ,\nlos angeles business journal , june 5 , 1995 , p . 36 .\nline friends creates entertainments such as animation movies and games . reconciling character merchandising and it , the company is expanding its business to ai and iot .\nline grossed more than $ 1 billion in sales for the first time in 2015 , more 40 percent of which came from in - app purchases within its social games . line games have racked up a cumulative 628 million downloads , with 16 of those titles reaching at least 10 million downloads each .\ngood luck and succeed forever . . very impressed with the ease of the sympathy that has been given by the line , th . . . more\nstickers are line\u2019s second - biggest source of revenue , but they fuel the rest of the company\u2019s business . line\u2019s relationship with disney illuminates how this works . the two companies first worked together when line licensed mickey mouse for a sticker pack in 2012 . more than 50 other packs have followed , featuring characters from disney cartoons and pixar , marvel , and star wars classics . \u201cbecause we were having so much success around stickers , we decided to talk about what else disney and line could be doing together , \u201d says jimmy pitaro , president of disney interactive . \u201cthat conversation very quickly revolved around gaming . \u201d\nthis new store , called line friends , is different , to put it mildly . for one thing , it\u2019s not owned by a retailer but by a social media company called line , which in less than four years has become japan\u2019s hottest phenomenon by offering an app that provides free messaging and video and phone calls . those characters are two of the cartoon personalities who live in the app as giant emoji called stickers that line offers for use when texting .\nopening even a temporary line store in the u . s . is as much about making a statement as chasing an immediate business opportunity . \u201ci\u2019m sure asian tourists will recognize our characters , and they\u2019ll line up outside the door to buy our products , \u201d han says . ( subsequent visits to the line friends pop - up confirmed her hypothesis . ) \u201cbut through that , it will be very symbolic for americans to see that our brand has arrived . \u201d\nto discover up - and - coming artists looking to become professional artists and webtoonists . each month , line webtoon will select a challenge league - submitted webtoon to be featured as a partnered series , with the artist promoted an official line webtoon artist , eligible for monthly payments . line webtoon is always searching for the best artists to join the service and challenge league provides the best avenue to having webtoons discovered and promoted , reaching broader audiences than ever before .\ntsum tsums are classic disney characters reincarnated as pillow - like blobs\u2013a hit both as a candy crush - like line game and as disney store plush toys .\nthe company has a particular focus on two - way messaging on the line app , which it says is the most \u201crewarding and lasting\u201d form of expression .\nwe introduce a wide range of products which are practical and adorable at home , in the office or even outdoors , line friens makes every occasion special .\nenjoy popping bubbles ! line bubble 2 has been released ! cony goes on an adventure with a dragon to find brown . join in on the adventure !\nthompson for one is impressed by the way that line is turning communications into commerce : \u201cline owns the whole enchilada . they own the part that lets you know something is available . and they own the something . \u201d only tencent\u2019s wechat is pursuing a similar approach with anything like the same success , he says .\nadditionally , the company has created a line of characters , including brown the bear and cony the rabbit , that have led to retail stores selling related merchandise .\nvan dange , kim ,\ndiversifying gives chorus line a leg up ,\nwomen ' s wear daily , november 16 , 1995 , p . 10 .\ngood luck and succeed forever . . very impressed with the ease of the sympathy that has been given by the line , thanks , good luck and succeed forever .\nline blog is a blog service that can easily write their own ish . trying to feel free to communicate in likes and comments with a variety of talent and artists !\nthe song\u2019s sales pitch is infectious , but wholly unnecessary : everyone in japan is familiar with line , not just the busy shoppers buying into the mania this winter morning .\nthere\u2019s arguably no other western country that means more to line\u2019s future than the u . s . , but the company hasn\u2019t rushed into the market . the 27 million registered members it has is a meager percentage of americans compared with line\u2019s saturation in its top countries . ( according to comscore , facebook\u2019s messenger app had 70 . 4 million active users a month in the u . s . in november 2014\u2013far more than any other communications app , and more than 18 times as many active users as line . )\nglobal character brand line friends is a global character brand featuring stores in trend - leading cities such as new york , tokyo , shanghai , hong kong , taiwan , bangkok and seoul . line friends works with global partners across multiple industries to produce branded consumer products and expands distribution , creating the most perfect , but unexpected , surprising outcome .\neveryone from kit kat and kfc to the prime minister\u2019s official residence finds the proposition to be worthwhile . after toyota airs a new commercial in its toyotown campaign , for instance , it can follow up by offering its 14 . 3 million line followers stickers featuring akb48 , an insanely popular japanese girl group with ( at last count ) 187 members . the automaker gets its message out ; consumers get free stuff ; line gets paid . everybody\u2019s happy . official accounts and merchandise make up the rest of line\u2019s revenue mix .\nversion 1 . 46 . 1 update details thank you for playing line : disney tsum tsum . the content of this update is as follows : - fixes and improvements to tsum tsum animations and visuals we will be doing our best to continue to make line : disney tsum tsum more fun and wonderful than ever , so please stick with us !\nlast april , line opened up a creators market that lets anyone design and submit stickers . line lightly curates the entries\u2014no sex , no violence , nothing illegal or sacrilegious\u2014and then offers the ones it approves for downloading . creators can choose to offer them for free or with a price tag attached . the company splits revenue with artists 50 - 50 .\n1 . background of applicant 2 . partnership details event name or event type event date event venue estimated number of participants proposed interactions with line now 3 . expected benefits from partnership\nit isn\u2019t all rosy for line , of course , and the company is up against some serious challenges which it will need to show investors that it is capable of managing .\nline aims to differentiate itself from the competition by adding features that will appeal to its younger users . in addition to the traditional messages and photo and audio sharing features , line includes many stickers which you can add to your conversations for a little fun . these emoticons will brighten the dullest conversations , and there are many more which can be downloaded .\nif this all sounds a little too bland for you , don ' t worry because there is always the theme store to offer a little customization to your pc line experience .\n# # \u201cunknown caller\n, don ' t close your eyes ! # #\nunknown caller\nwill be available in line webtoon from october 24 , 2016 . download the latest version of line webtoon app and celebrate a spooky halloween with\nunknown caller\n! ( ' unknown caller ' is exclusively available in the latest version of the app . )\nline currently has more than 35 apps available to download , including its core messaging app , to a light version for emerging markets , social games , a music streaming service in japan and thailand , an uber rival in japan and webtoons , its cartoon app . it also offers a payments service that sits inside the line messaging app in its largest markets .\nrecently , the app was used as a fundraising tool to donate over $ 500 , 000 for hurricane relief in the philippines via sales of line ' s popular cartoon stickers . although competitors like wechat and whatsapp have almost the exact same features , line has used its disaster relief background for charitable causes , so it is not seen as simply a chat service .\n- - - - ,\nchorus line reduces its staff despite ' most profitable year ,\n' women ' s wear daily , august 22 , 1995 , p . 8 .\nline corp . , japan\u2019s biggest messaging service , fell the most in nine months in tokyo after reporting a surprise loss in the fourth quarter amid stepped up investment into new businesses .\nline provided good benefits as well as competitive pay for the job that i was assigned to do . management was very friendly , and the work environment in general was very positive .\nline reported that it has 218 million monthly active users worldwide , around two - thirds of whom are based in its top four countries : japan , thailand , taiwan and indonesia .\nless than four years after line\u2019s launch , the company says that more than 560 million people worldwide have registered as members , the majority of them in japan , taiwan , and thailand . one hundred eighty one million users log in to the line app each month . while that\u2019s a smaller user base than whatsapp ( 700 million monthly active users according to research firm canalys ) , facebook messenger ( 500 million ) , and tencent\u2019s wechat ( 480 million ) , line has done a remarkable job of turning its popularity into a growing , diversified business .\nthe company has a very strong network of users . while it is possible to argue that having so many of its active users located in four markets is a negative sign of limited distribution , it also plays into line\u2019s favor because it means that the users in these markets are more engaged than usual because so many of their friends and family use the line app .\nagree that line reserves the right to disclose proposer ' s name , company name and email address to a service provider if there are any objections regarding the proposal from the service provider .\nline has made stickers meaningful and communicative for many of its users , and sales of sticker packs \u2014 which typically cost $ 2 - 3 dollars for a set for a dozen or two dozen \u2014 represent around one - quarter of its total revenue . line made more than $ 270 million from sticker sales last year , that\u2019s up 38 percent year - on - year .\nline is the first company to go public with facebook as its biggest rival . there\u2019s an opportunity there , there could be major interest from bigger companies wanting a slice of the messaging space particularly in something with the potential to grow like southeast asia , but there is a huge and very obvious threat . it\u2019ll be fascinating to watch line and facebook spar in the future .\nbecause of the line stars\u2019 vivid personalities , people bond with them in a way that they don\u2019t with emoticons or emoji\u2014or with stickers from other apps that cribbed the feature after it took off on line , such as facebook . \u201cstickers like cony and brown are fun to use because they have a wide range of emotions , without many limitations , \u201d says melissa palacios , an artist in san francisco whose own sticker featuring a tabby named tora was recently voted best sticker in the universe by line users . \u201canyone can see a little bit of themselves in them . \u201d\ncohen ' s first objective was to increase his company ' s focus on all that jazz and molly malloy , with an added emphasis in both lines on after - five , more formal dresses . additionally , tickets , the company ' s line of denim wear and its least profitable , was canceled , allowing chorus line to concentrate its financial energy on its remaining five divisions .\nin sharing their creations , challenge league artists can meet their audience and communicate with them through the simple and easy to use interface . line webtoon also offers opportunities to recreate the webcomic across diverse media such as movies , tv series and more to expand beyond just webcomics . line webtoon is dedicated to helping artists launch a full time career , with some webtoon artists earning up to\nright now , as i mentioned earlier , facebook is still refining its messenger strategy and is very much focused on the west , but it has almost every brand , celebrity and influencer on the planet on its service , and , with offices in more and more countries worldwide , it could turn messenger into a major rival to line in the markets that line is reliant on .\n1 . line @ sales & operation experience ( yes or no ) 2 . customer base ( under 100 , 100 - 500 , 500 - 1 , 000 , 1 , 000 - 3 , 000 , above 3 , 000 ) 3 . focused industry / territory and number of customers ( e . g . travel : 300 , f & b 100 ) 4 . business or existing products / applications based on line api ( if any ) 5 . number of salespersons 6 . number of developers / engineers 7 . line @ business plan ( upload file below )\nline is a free messaging app that goes beyond basic services like whatsapp to offer stickers , social games , video calling , and a range of other accompanying apps that connect to the service .\nthen there\u2019s line offline : salaryman , an animated tv sitcom akin to the office and set at line headquarters , where even moon wears a collared shirt , necktie , and slacks . ( on my flight on japan\u2019s ana airline from san francisco to tokyo , the in - flight entertainment included an episode in which he steals cony\u2019s snack from the kitchenette fridge and lives to regret it . )\nphase 2 of han\u2019s u . s . launch came in december when she opened a pop - up line friends store in new york\u2019s times square , across the street from a disney store where kids and their moms are grabbing tsum tsum dolls off the shelves . like the u . s . version of the app , line friends nyc been rejiggered for local tastes : the t - shirt section is right up front , and there\u2019s more of an emphasis on discounts . han says that the early receipts from times square are the highest line has seen at any of its retail outlets .\nversion 1 . 46 . 0 update details thank you for playing line : disney tsum tsum . the content of this update is as follows : - data for tsum tsum scheduled for future release added - fixes and improvements to tsum tsum animations and visuals we will be doing our best to continue to make line : disney tsum tsum more fun and wonderful than ever , so please stick with us !\nusers send close to 2 billion stickers a day , and line constantly adds new ones , often in digital sets that are offered for free or for purchase with line\u2019s digital coins , which users can buy or accumulate by winning online games . there\u2019s also a bevy of licensed properties now available as sticker sets , ranging from snoopy to elmo , doctor who , and local favorites hello kitty and doraemon .\nhan has extended its connection with pop music via a deal with iheartmedia , the radio giant formerly known as clear channel . iheartmedia first created line official accounts for its broadcast personalities in san diego , then promoted them on the air . \u201cwithin six months in san diego , our line followers surpassed our followers that were connected with us through facebook , instagram , and twitter combined , \u201d says michael preacher , iheartmedia\u2019s vp of strategic partnerships . with close to 750 , 000 san diegans now following its line accounts , the company has expanded the program to its two biggest markets , new york and l . a .\ndespite an effort to grow its userbase in europe and the u . s . through sizable advertising in 2013 and 2014 , line last year refocused its efforts on asia and new growth opportunities in the region .\nafter beginning with an almost exclusive focus on casual , silhouette - conscious dresses , all that jazz soon branched out , producing pant - suits , more formal dresses , and single pieces such as skirts and casual blouses which could be mixed and matched . by the 1980s chorus line started distributing all that jazz to nationwide department and specialty stores , with the line being picked up by j . c . penney and sears .\non that note : line has been one of the pioneers of official accounts inside messaging apps . so , rather than spamming users with ads , it instead lets users receive promoted messages from brands that they opt in to follow . facebook is following this principle for messenger and , as i\u2019ve written before , line official accounts can be a hugely powerful way to reach and interact with consumers in a new and more direct way .\n\u201chistorically , we have depended on a small number of games for a majority of our mobile game revenues , and we expect that this dependence will continue for the foreseeable future , \u201d line admitted in a filing .\nline is an instant messaging application and voip platform that lets you send messages and make free voice and video calls , and it has a windows client so that you can do all it all from your pc .\nchorus line , despite some internal instability over the years , maintained a solid reputation within the retail industry , one which continued to grow in positive ways . according to richard arkin , president of a retail consulting company in california , who was quoted in a los angeles business journal article , chorus line was\none of the very best apparel companies in the business ,\na sentiment that was buoyed by the company ' s steady popularity .\ngaming can be high - grossing but it is also subject to fads and trends . line\u2019s games have performed well but , as we have seen in the past , just one title underperforming can drag the company\u2019s revenue down .\nlocalization is a novel concept in messaging . tencent offers two versions of its popular messenger\u2014weixin in china and wechat in the rest of the world . but only line has thought about how it should tailor its service in every country it enters . some of these actions can be rather simple . in the italian version of line , for example , moon adopts a classic local gesture when he flicks his fingers under his chin to indicate \u201ci don\u2019t care . \u201d\ndirectly related to that , line has pioneered stickers . a couple of years ago they were viewed as an amusing fad by many people outside of asia , but now practically every app offers stickers and makes money from doing so .\nsend free one - on - one and group texts to your friends anytime , anywhere ! line is available for a variety of smartphone devices ( iphone , android , windows phone , blackberry , and nokia ) and even your pc .\nas disney and line talked , the director of the disney store in japan was already in the process of launching tsum tsum , a kawaii - to - the - max version of such disney characters as mickey , stitch , and winnie the pooh that renders them as pillow - like blobs . \u201cwe decided to combine these two concepts , \u201d pitaro recalls , and disney worked with line to develop a game featuring the tsum tsum characters and launch these plush toys in its stores .\nmerchandise featuring line\u2019s own characters is now a major business for the company , but idezawa admits that he didn\u2019t see that revenue stream coming . it only occurred to him when he took a business trip to taiwan and was startled to see brown and cony on products there\u2014all pirated . rather than being ticked off over the theft of line\u2019s intellectual property , he says , \u201ci interpreted that as demand from the users . \u201d upon his return , he started doing deals for official gear .\nplease provide the following information . 1 . company name 2 . total equity 3 . address 4 . name of representative 5 . phone number 6 . email address 7 . name of your tool 8 . line ads platform distribution region ( japan / taiwan / other ) 9 . no . of companies that currently use your company ' s tool in the distribution region specified above . 10 . country your company is located 11 . do you have any original features that utilize other api that line provides ( ones that are not provided through collaboration or partnerships ) ? if so , please provide details of that feature . 12 . please list all apis that are connected through line . 13 . what is the tool ' s current data volume ? 14 . what is the volume of data linked to idfa / adid ? 15 . please describe successful case studies of clients who have used your company ' s data , including the impact it had on their results . 16 . what are the values that your tool can provide to advertisers by connecting through the line ads platform ? 17 . how much does it cost to use your company ' s tool ? 18 . why should line use your tool ?\nline is headquartered in shibuya hikarie , a gleaming high - rise in the heart of shibuya , the times square\u2013like hub of commerce centered around one of japan\u2019s busiest train stations . i am here to meet takeshi idezawa , who was promoted from coo to ceo of line corp . in december 2014 . expecting japanese formality , i\u2019ve donned a suit and tie for the occasion , but idezawa is dressed like a silicon valley exec , in a collarless gray shirt under a gray jacket . the offices are reminiscent of the harajuku store , with larger - than - life - size figures of brown , cony , and their animated compatriots in the hall . even the bottled water served on the premises sports line characters on its labels .\ndisney\u2019s characters are awfully adorable , but when they\u2019re morphed into fuzzy little plush heads called tsums , the cuteness factor goes to infinity and beyond . trace a line through connected tsums in this simple but engaging bite - sized game . as you work to expand your collection of these squeal - worthy virtual toys , daily challenges and holiday - themed events keep the game constantly fresh . built - in line integration lets you share achievements and swap prizes with users of the popular social messaging app ."]}
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( more )\nan unusual chest designed by donald deskey for valentine - seaver co , circa 1930s . completely restored in period colors , hardware polished .\noriginal home furnishing decorating trade magazine vintage ad for kroehler manufacturing company . valentine seaver furniture , custom crafted sofas and chairs . old 1947 furniture magazine advertisement . this ad would display beautifully matted and framed .\non wednesday , april 01 , 1959 , a u . s . federal trademark registration was filed for a valentine seaver original by kroehler mfg . co . , naperville\na superb example of this donald deskey chest form . all original condition . valentine - seaver co , usa circa 1930 . literature : craft in the machine age , kardon , pg . 222 . measur . . .\nurltoken is a division of legalforce , inc . , a delaware software automation company .\ni would suggest contacting a local antique dealer , since jhj looks to have been the company name in the 1920s .\nin 1963 the last member of the johnson family retired and sold the company to a group of investors under the leadership of james van oosten . johnson furniture was owned by holiday inns , inc . , between 1968 and 1975 and then returned to the ownership of van oosten . in 1983 the company merged with rose manufacturing company to become rosejohnson , inc .\ninteresting to read about this company . the use of cork like that back then is just wild . very cool . xx\nupon handley ' s death in 1926 , david robertson smith took over as designer . smith had worked for the famous stickley brothers furniture company , producing arts and crafts lines . in 1928 he led johnson furniture company into the production of art deco and modern pieces . the company would later claim that they produced the first complete line of modern furniture in the united states .\noriginal vintage magazine ad , kroehler furniture company ,\ngood news for good living\n. old 1953 furniture advertisement . approximate size . .\noriginal vintage magazine ad , kroehler furniture company , sofa , chairs . old 1941 furniture advertisement . approximate size 10 x 14 inches . . .\nlabels : eliel saarinen , j . robert f . swanson , john wisner , johnson furniture company , paul frankl , pipsan saarinen swanson , renzo rutili\ncontent is compiled / written by dana perez and all opinions expressed herein are my own and are offered without intending to harm any person or company .\noriginal vintage magazine ad , kroehler furniture company , sofa , chairs , sectional . old 1950 furniture advertisement . approximate size 10 x 14 inches . . .\njohnson furniture company was founded in 1908 by three brothers . . . carl , hjalmar and axel johnson . . . who had immigrated to the united states from sweden . before coming here , carl had received a medal for his cabinetmaking skills from the king of sweden . tom handley , who got his start at the prestigious london company of waring and gillow , became their in - 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it just needs very little tlc to bring it back into its glory .\nreally cute , antique settee . it is becoming slightly wobbly . this settee has it ' s history printed on the underside . shows wear on the legs . this sale is for local pick up only .\nsofa ' s back has 35 tufted buttons & seating area has 30 tufted buttons . seating bench area is 68\nlong x20\ndeep & 16 . 5\nhigh from the ground . beautiful rose carving design at the top matching with the elegant upholstery .\ncushions are zippered and very firm . fabric is in excellent condition , wood has a few scuff marks . brass claw feet . local pickup only in henderson tennessee 38340 . 34\nfloor to top of back .\nmid century modern tufted red velvet hotel lobby waiting banquette sofa 9 . 5 ' x5 . 5\nbeautifully tufted red crushed velvet sofa from a banquet hall . amazing piece . will require at least 3 people to move due to it ' s weight .\n( this is a stunning piece of work . this couch is in like new condition . it is the finest risom couch that i have seen , even with ones that i have found on 1st dibs . pix 8 ) . this is truly a rare treat !\nantique bar harbor wicker set - sofa , rocker & chair . this set is unusual in that each piece has an upholstered back pillow and the sofa is long enough to seat three comfortably . arm chair this way you get all the services you need .\nduncan phyfe style sofa w / cherrywood carved trim and claw feet . multi - colored\nvictorian sofa in excellent condition . i ' ve given the 3 different heights on the back of the sofa as shown in the picture . multi - colored in mauve ' s / pink , blue ' s , green ' s and beige ' s . h : ( front floor to top of arm ) approx 29\n.\nthis sale is for an antique wrought iron chaise lounge . solid construction . .\nearly twentieth century settee upholstered in gold velvet . estimated to have been made in the 1930s . american origin . estate piece . very good vintage condition . buyer responsible for shipping . seller will assist with shipping logistics .\nall original in excellent condition . classic fogle furniture sofa , carved mahogany frame : double serpentine crest rail with center carving . outscrolled arms with s curved supports . leaf carved scroll front and back feet . 3 loose cushion seat .\nantique wicker sofa with original cushion . original seat cushion and cover is also in very good condition . rarely used . 70\nwide , 29\ntall .\nantique love seat , velvet seat and backing , original wood excellent sell fast .\noriginal details on wood . seats 2 on love seat . comfortable and unique .\nmahogany settee with triple t - back with upholstered cushion and deck . 39\nwide at the top . 43\nwide at the arms , 38 1 / 2\nwide at the back . 25 1 / 2\ntall at the arms . 18\ntall at the cushion . 19\ndeep .\nnever been in the weather / outside . 1 side table glass top . 1 coffee table glass top . perfect for patio , outdoor , deck or porch .\nbeautiful 9 ft custom - made sofa , two queen anne chairs , wood loveseat bench and marble top hardwood table .\nsuper sturdy not wobbly . i used my large pillows to give an example of how it looks with pillows . all parts are solid and secure not rickety . condition : excellent pre owned and cared for condition .\nthis study antique 1900s chair is in good condition . it might need a deeper cleaning but the chair is a beautiful chair overall . the wingback arm chair has a classic red design with floral print . the dark wood design on the edges was specifically hand carven . if you are interested , please don ' t hesitate to direct message !\nart deco chaise lounge . beautiful , solid and unusual piece , early 20th century . leather , nailhead trim . leather bolster pillow .\ncouch upholstered , traditional , kroehler mfg . furn . co . 1946 excellent condition\nthis is a one owner couch and has been kept in excellent condition . it is sturdy and very comfortable . back 34\nhigh , seat 18\nhigh , from arm to arm 79\nwide .\ndesigner is kroehler . the material was not salvageable so it was redone to a luxe eggplant .\nbeautiful antique couch , good condition , newly reupholstered , with hand carved design .\ncopyright \u00a9 1995 - 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2018 ebid ltd\ngood . some fogging to original mirror silvering and normal wear to casters from use . otherwise excellent restored condition . .\nh 132 . 08 cm x w 106 . 68 cm x d 50 . 8 cm\nmachine age art deco donald deskey for widdicomb asymmetric desk price reduced one of deskey ' s most masculine offset - rectilinear designs . superb contrast with black lacquer and ni . . .\nversatile bookend - matched pieces ; can be placed on either side of sofa or bed , or placed together as 6 ' wide bookcase or entertainment unit . finished on all sides , including back , f . . .\nmassive machine age pulls , faced slide - out drawers in right inside door , shelf in left inside door , easily detachable center full - length mirror for moving . integral base across width . . .\nmachine age art deco modernist fireplace tool set , manner of donald deskey other than normal use , this set is in very good original condition , with light expected wear from use . . . .\na magnificent commodes created for hannauroma store . a new study project for this commodes all plated with marble and brass . the foot is also made entirely of brass . inspired by the . . .\ndecorative shagreen dresser with four drawers . handles are beautifully crafted by bronze . we have the dresser in our showroom in new york .\nthis highly stylized art deco 50 ' s desk is made even more unusual by the one large fluidly curled black leg . it has six stacked drawers and one middle drawer . formica top and origin . . .\ndecorative dresser in shagreen , with bronze handles and rounded corners . the dresser is on display at our showroom . we have a pair .\nthe rectangular tow with bowed front above six drawers with horizontal reeding and pulls and bow front burled drawers , superb quality overall .\n) , which was designed in 1939 by saarinen and the two swansons of the cranbrook institute . in the early 1950s johnson produced several lines by paul frankl , such as the\nline , made from pearwood with bleached cork countertops aand chairs with\nplunging necklines ,\ncutout backs that resembled the women ' s fashions of the day . also in the 1950s , lines such as\noh my goodness . . . . that 2nd last cabinet ! . . . . i have the perfect spot for it ! x\nisn ' t that gorgeous ? i wish i had a spot for something like that .\nif you like the rutili , stay tuned tomorrow for the pieces we just got at the shop .\ni thought the cork was very cool too . i never would have thought it would hold up that well after so long .\ni think those are really cool too . i ' d never seen them before i researched this piece .\ni wonder why . that seems an odd sort of logo for the dot .\ni found a lot of interesting information in your blog . from the volume of comments on your posts , i guess i am not the only one ! keep up the good work .\ni really try to make my blog informative as well as entertaining . i ' m glad you find it helpful !\nhi , i recently acquired a frankl cork top dining table . the cork will need restoration . in your opinion is it best to restore this back to the white lacquered finish that is original , or in today ' s world would it be best to go for the natural cork finish ? i intend to sell the table when finished . any info is much appreciated ! great blog btw : ) josh\ni love vintage modern design and the creative men and women behind it . i research the iconic as well as the obscure and share what i ' ve learned about their lives and their timeless designs . i also keep an eye on present - day designers and new modern furnishings . join me in my tribute to the old and the new and my joyful celebration of the unique style that results when they come together .\nmy sil won two great haeger earth wrapped vases at an online auction and then found a very cool 26\nmetal sculpture on an out - of - town p . . .\nfor a few days , we were bemoaning the fact that we hadn ' t found any upholstered pieces , and the store looked like a sea of teak , rosewoo . . .\nfor those readers living within easy driving distance of new york city . . . or those of you so drawn to the subject matter that it ' s worth . . .\nif bling on a massive scale is what you want , then we ' ve got just the thing to satisfy you . check out this huge wall sculpture by marc w . . .\nin 1945 george nelson , who was a consulting editor at architectural forum magazine , and henry wright , managing editor of the same , publishe . . .\nwe added a few more pieces to the floor that i think will be popular . my sil found a couple more credenzas and another great danish chair w . . .\na few weeks ago , we got up early and drove three hours to another city for a prearranged meeting with a mid - century dealer . we were pulling . . .\ni kept the boys while my daughter and sil reset the store saturday night . that used to be a 3 - hour job when the store was 1500 square feet . . . .\nnorman cherner ( 1920 - 1987 ) studied at the columbia university and later taught there in the fine arts department . he was also an instruct . . .\nwhen i posted about the new tea cart / bar a few days ago , i mentioned that i needed new wine glasses , and someone recommended that i give fos . . .\nin the pop - up shop : rosewood bookcase / wall unit . . .\nin the pop - up shop : rare renzo rutili partners ' de . . .\nin the pop - up shop : renzo rutili dresser and night . . .\ni fact - check as carefully as possible before posting and try diligently to cite sources of text and photos that are not my own .\ni reserve the right to edit content\u2014either add or delete material\u2014as i see fit .\ni am not responsible , nor will i be held liable , for blog comments . writers of comments take full responsibility for their content .\ni reserve the right to remove comments asking for appraisals or trying to sell items .\n\u00a9 2010 - 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{"id": 54455, "summary": [{"text": "millennium pharmaceuticals , inc. , the takeda oncology company was a leading biopharmaceutical company based in cambridge , massachusetts .", "topic": 38}, {"text": "millennium has gradually been absorbed by its parent takeda and renamed takeda oncology .", "topic": 20}, {"text": "the company marketed velcade ( bortezomib ) for injection , a cancer product , and has a growing clinical development pipeline of product candidates .", "topic": 33}, {"text": "millennium 's research , development and commercialization activities focused in two therapeutic areas : oncology and inflammation .", "topic": 33}, {"text": "by applying its knowledge of the human genome , understanding of disease mechanisms and industrialized drug discovery platform , millennium developed a line of new product candidates .", "topic": 33}, {"text": "it was one of the first companies to systematically search for genes linked to disease , but none of the drugs which it is marketing or has in clinical trial , with one partial exception , have been the results of that research .", "topic": 33}, {"text": "on may 14 , 2008 , japanese company takeda pharmaceutical announced the completion of its acquisition of millennium for us$ 25.00 per share in cash \u2014 a deal worth $ 8.8 billion .", "topic": 18}, {"text": "takeda completed the acquisition through a tender offer and subsequent merger of a wholly owned subsidiary of takeda into millennium .", "topic": 35}, {"text": "millennium is now a wholly owned subsidiary of takeda . ", "topic": 10}], "title": "millennium pharmaceuticals", "paragraphs": ["ex - millennium : the takeda oncology company ceo to head envivo pharmaceuticals , inc .\nmillennium pharmaceuticals , inc . v . sandoz inc . ( fed . cir . 2017 )\npatent docs : millennium pharmaceuticals , inc . v . sandoz inc . ( fed . cir . 2017 )\nentyvio is a trademark of millennium pharmaceuticals inc . , registered with the u . s . patent and trademark office and is used under license by takeda pharmaceuticals america , inc .\nadditional information about millennium is available through its website , www . millennium . com .\nxtuit pharmaceuticals inc . ( waltham , mass . ) hired deborah dunsire as president and ceo . dunsire was most recently president and ceo of forum pharmaceuticals inc . , and is a former president and ceo of the millennium pharmaceuticals inc . . . .\nproducts portfolio | products | takeda pharmaceuticals u . s . a . , inc\n\u00a92018 millennium pharmaceuticals , inc . , a wholly owned subsidiary of takeda pharmaceutical group company limited . all rights reserved . 04 / 18\namitiza is a trademark of sucampo pharmaceuticals , inc . registered with the u . s . patent and trademark office and used under license by takeda pharmaceuticals america , inc .\nexcerpted with permission from\nmastering the value chain : an interview with mark levin of millennium pharmaceuticals ,\nharvard business review , june 2001 .\nprincipal subsidiaries : millennium biotherapeutics , inc . ; millennium predictive , inc . ; cambridge discovery chemistry , inc .\nactinium pharmaceuticals , inc . ranked in top 10 biotech / biopharmaceutical companies for 5th consecutive year\nmillennium pharmaceuticals is seeking a sr . by clicking the \u201capply\u201d button , i understand that my employment application process with takeda will commence and . . .\nexcerpted with permission from\nmastering the value chain : an interview with mark levin of millennium pharmaceuticals ,\nharvard business review , june , 2001 .\npreferably in pharmaceuticals . experience using millennium and / or empower software . analyze raw materials , finished products , and stability samples by hplc and . . .\nmillennium pharmaceuticals , inc . by clicking the \u201capply\u201d button , i understand that my employment application process with takeda will commence and that i agree . . .\ntakeda pharmaceuticals ( asia pacific ) pte . limited and takeda clinical research singapore privated limited was established\nprevpac is a trademark of takeda pharmaceuticals u . s . a . , inc . registered in the u . s . patent and trademark office and used under license by takeda pharmaceuticals america , inc .\nmark levin , founder and ceo of millennium pharmaceuticals , has driven his company through numerous changes to exploit the opportunities created by this upheaval . in this interview excerpt with\nmillennium : the takeda oncology company , is a leading biopharmaceutical company based in cambridge , mass . , millennium was established in 1993 as a genomics company ( millennium pharmaceuticals , inc . ) and has grown into a fully - integrated biopharmaceutical company with a pipeline of innovative molecules focused in oncology .\ncolcrys is a trademark of takeda pharmaceuticals u . s . a . , inc . , registered with the u . s . patent and trademark office and used under license by takeda pharmaceuticals america , inc .\nall trademarks are property of their respective owners . \u00a92018 millennium pharmaceuticals , inc . , a wholly owned subsidiary of takeda pharmaceutical company limited . all rights reserved . 04 / 18\nagios pharmaceuticals hq , cambridge , ma . ceo , david schenkein , formerly of genentech and millennium , was voted one of fiercebiotech ' s top 25 most influential . . .\nmillennium pharmaceuticals , inc . v . sandoz inc . ( fed . cir . 2017 ) panel : circuit judges newman , mayer , and o ' malley opinion by circuit judge newman\nagios pharmaceuticals is searching for a dynamic senior desktop engineer to join our growing information technology team . . . .\nprevacid is a trademark registered in the u . s . patent and trademark office and solutab is a trademark of takeda pharmaceuticals u . s . a . , inc . and used under license by takeda pharmaceuticals america , inc .\nmillennium health offers a competitive , comprehensive benefits package . millennium health is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer and e - verify . . .\ntakeda pharmaceuticals europe limited led operations in europe and accelerated strategies across europe with a mid - to long term perspective .\ndexilant and dexilant ( with design ) are trademarks of takeda pharmaceuticals u . s . a . , inc . , registered in the u . s . patent and trademark office and used under license by takeda pharmaceuticals america , inc .\ntrintellix is a trademark of h . lundbeck a / s and used under license by takeda pharmaceuticals america , inc .\nwhat is the work environment and culture like at millennium physicians g . . .\nthe transaction has been unanimously approved by the boards of directors of millennium and takeda .\nmersana and takeda expanded their 2014 deal to create antibody - drug conjugates ( adcs ) comprised of antibodies from takeda\u2019s millennium pharmaceuticals inc . subsidiary and cytotoxic payloads from mersana to treat cancer . the expanded deal will provide . . .\nmillennium pharmaceuticals , inc . , a leading biopharmaceutical company based in cambridge , mass . , markets velcade , a novel cancer product , and has a robust clinical development pipeline of product candidates . millennium ' s research , development and commercialization activities are focused in two therapeutic areas : oncology and inflammation . by applying its knowledge of the human genome , understanding of disease mechanisms and industrialized drug discovery platform , millennium is developing an exciting pipeline of innovative product candidates . millennium ' s website is urltoken .\nthe interview with protopapas shed light on her history at millennium and why she was tapped to take the helm . protopapas , 48 , joined millennium pharmaceuticals in 1997 and played a key role in the dealmaking activities that helped transform the company from a genomics platform operation to an integrated developer with a focus in oncology . as millennium ' s head of business development , she led the partnership discussions with takeda that evolved into buyout talks as takeda sought to acquire millennium ' s marquee myeloma drug velcade and other assets . she left her role at millennium in fall 2010 to head global business development for takeda , and she has kept that job along with her new responsibilities at millennium .\ninvestor contacts : seizo masuda ( takeda ) ( 011 - 81 ) 3 - 3278 - 2037 masuda _ seizo @ urltoken kyle kuvalanka ( millennium ) ( 617 ) 761 - 4734 kyle . kuvalanka @ urltoken media contacts : matt kuhn ( takeda ) ( 224 ) 554 - 5609 mkuhn @ urltoken karen gobler ( millennium ) ( 617 ) 444 - 1392 karen . gobler @ urltoken source : millennium pharmaceuticals , inc .\nmillennium pharmaceuticals , inc . was acquired by takeda pharmaceutical company ltd . in may , 2008 . located in osaka , japan , takeda is a research - based global company with its main focus on pharmaceuticals . as the largest pharmaceutical company in japan and one of the global leaders of the industry , takeda is committed to strive towards better health for patients worldwide through leading innovation in medicine .\nosaka , japan , and cambridge , mass . , april 10 / prnewswire - firstcall / - - takeda pharmaceutical company limited (\ntakeda\n, tse : 4502 ) and millennium pharmaceuticals , inc . ( nasdaq : mlnm ) today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement pursuant to which takeda will acquire millennium for approximately $ 8 . 8 billion through a cash tender offer of $ 25 . 00 per share . the transaction was unanimously approved by the boards of directors of both companies . upon completion of the acquisition , millennium will become a wholly - owned subsidiary of takeda pharmaceutical company limited , and will continue operations in cambridge , massachusetts , as a standalone business unit . millennium will be known as millennium pharmaceuticals , inc . , a takeda company .\nmillennium pharmaceuticals , inc . , was established in 1993 as a genomics company applying world - class recombinant technology to the discovery and development of innovative new therapies in a broad spectrum of diseases . in may , 2008 , millennium was acquired by takeda pharmaceutical company limited . millennium brings a strong oncology commercial presence and holds responsibility for the promotion of velcade within the united states . the commercial team at millennium offers services including full scale reimbursement assistance , patient advocacy , liaisons with global medical affairs as well as health system and oncology based specialists .\nuloric is a trademark of teijin limited registered with the u . s . patent and trademark office and used under license by takeda pharmaceuticals america , inc .\nthe history of millennium pharmaceuticals inc . goes back to 1993 when the company was founded in a 3 , 000 - sf facility in cambridge , mass . although the company ' s history spans just more than a decade , it is chockfull of impressive achievements .\ndavid champion , levin discusses millennium ' s move down the value chain over the last eight years .\nmillennium , a leading biopharmaceutical company based in cambridge , mass . , markets velcade , a novel cancer product , and has a robust clinical development pipeline of product candidates . millennium research , development and commercialization activities are focused in two therapeutic areas : oncology and inflammation . by applying its knowledge of the human genome , understanding of disease mechanisms and industrialized drug discovery platform , millennium is developing an exciting pipeline of innovative product candidates . additional information about millennium is available through its website , www . millennium . com .\nkazano is a trademark of takeda pharmaceutical company limited registered with the u . s . patent and trademark office and used under license by takeda pharmaceuticals america , inc .\nnesina is a trademark of takeda pharmaceutical company limited registered with the u . s . patent and trademark office and used under license by takeda pharmaceuticals america , inc .\noseni is a trademark of takeda pharmaceutical company limited registered with the u . s . patent and trademark office and used under license by takeda pharmaceuticals america , inc .\nrozerem is a trademark of takeda pharmaceutical company limited registered with the u . s . patent and trademark office and used under license by takeda pharmaceuticals america , inc .\nvelcade is being co - developed by millennium pharmaceuticals , inc . and jjprd . millennium is responsible for commercialization of velcade in the u . s . , janssen - cilag is responsible for commercialization in europe and the rest of the world . janssen pharmaceutical k . k . is responsible for commercialization in japan . for a limited period of time , millennium and ortho biotech inc . are co - promoting velcade in the u . s . velcade is approved in more than 80 countries worldwide .\nmillennium was active on a number of fronts in 1997 . in an $ 89 million stock transaction , it acquired chemgenics pharmaceuticals , which allowed millennium to broaden its research into antibacterial drugs . the company also forged a new important alliance : a $ 218 million , five - year deal with monsanto inc . involving research into bioengineered crops . unlike previous partnerships , the agreement with monsanto was not as narrowly defined . because it wanted to maintain its focus on drugs , millennium essentially agreed to a technology transfer to a new monsanto unit , cereon genomics , which was set up next door . under this arrangement millennium received a hefty payment from monsanto yet was not saddled with the costs of adding personnel and equipment . also in 1997 millennium formed a pair of subsidiaries to enhance the value of the corporation . millennium biotherapeutics was established to develop therapeutic proteins , gene therapy , and antisense products . lilly immediately signed a $ 70 million , five - year deal to develop medicines from proteins , in the process gaining an 18 percent stake in the subsidiary . millennium next formed millennium predictive medicine to produce diagnostic tests using bioinformatics and proteomics .\nultimately , adams was turned down by more than 50 potential backers before proscript was acquired in 1999 by millennium pharmaceuticals inc . , which eventually funded studies of ps - 341 . \u0091\u0091i put so much of my life into this , there was no way i was going to give up , \u0092\u0092 he said recently .\nmillennium is one of the world ' s leading biopharmaceutical companies , possessing a strong r & d pipeline in the oncology area . the company is a pioneer in the field of protein homeostasis research . by leveraging the complementary strengths of millennium and takeda , we will benefit from considerable synergies , both from millennium ' s excellence in knowledge , technology and experience in the oncology area .\nmillennium pharmaceuticals , inc . is a cambridge , massachusetts biotech company dedicated to the discovery and development of new drugs through the application of genomics , but what sets it apart from similar companies is its business model . since its foundation in 1993 , millennium has been highly successful in landing lucrative research and development contracts with major pharmaceutical firms . rather than signing blanket agreements , however , the company forms alliances that target specific diseases . this strategy allows it to forge lucrative relationships with a number of partners . essentially millennium leverages its advanced drug discovery technology platform to enable researchers to quickly identify genes that may be associated with a particular disease . rather than being content to just collect royalties from pharmaceuticals , millennium has designs on becoming a drug maker itself , although its few products are the result of acquisitions rather than internal development . nevertheless , millennium has built an organization that is now capable of discovering a new drug , taking it through clinical trials , and marketing it . the company concentrates on three fields : oncology , inflammation , and metabolic disease .\nlast month takeda pharmaceutical made some major changes at its oncology unit , millennium . millennium ceo deborah dunsire stepped down and company veteran anna protopapas stepped in as president of the company , which will no longer operate as autonomously as it had before the reorganization .\ntakeda to acquire millennium for us $ 25 . 00 per share in an all cash tender offer valued at $ 8 . 8 billion\ndemonstrated knowledge of cerner millennium applications , including design , build , testing and maintenance of pharmnet and medication process in powerchart . . . .\nmillennium : the takeda oncology company and seattle genetics , inc . initiate global phase 3 clinical trial of adcetris\u00ae in previously untreated advanced hodgkin lymphoma\nmillennium is a leading biopharmaceutical company . in the united states , millennium markets velcade ( r ) ( bortezomib ) for injection - a novel , market - leading oncology product approved in more than 85 countries . millennium has an innovation - driven discovery and development organization , which is advancing a pipeline of novel product candidates in oncology and inflammation . this includes a potential therapy for inflammatory bowel disease ( ibd ) , which is expected to enter phase iii clinical trials in late 2008 / early 2009 . millennium reported total revenues of approximately $ 528 million for 2007 .\nactos , acto plus met , acto plus met xr , and duet act are trademarks of takeda pharmaceutical company limited registered with the u . s . patent and trademark office and used under license by takeda pharmaceuticals america , inc .\nthe acquisition is structured as an all cash tender offer for all of the outstanding shares of millennium common stock , followed by a merger in which remaining shares of millennium would be converted into the right to receive the same us $ 25 . 00 cash per share price paid in the tender offer .\nseattle genetics , inc . gets conditional ok for adcetris & 0174 in eu ; triggers $ 25 million milestone payment from millennium : the takeda oncology company\nmillennium : the takeda oncology company and takeda pharmaceutical co . ltd . announce positive chmp opinion for conditional approval of adcetris\u00ae ( brentuximab vedotin ) in europe\ncreating a fun environment in the dining room and food services areas was accomplished with bright colors and soft seating . photo courtesy of millennium pharmaceutical inc .\nin multiple anda litigations against multiple defendants , millennium pharmaceuticals , inc . had several of its asserted claims held invalid for obviousness at the district court . the federal circuit reversed these decisions earlier this week in an opinion styled millennium pharmaceuticals , inc . v . sandoz inc . the decision is consistent with recent trends at the court , reviewing both district court obviousness determinations as well as those by the ptab at the uspto ( see\nsecurus technologies , inc . v . global tel * link corp . ( fed . cir . 2017 )\n;\nin re nuvasive ( fed . cir . 2016 )\n) , putting a greater emphasis on fact findings consistent with the ultimate legal question of obviousness in addition to fully satisfying the legal requirements of section 103 of the patent statute .\nseattle genetics , inc . and millennium : the takeda oncology company complete enrollment in phase 3 aethera trial of adcetris\u00ae for post - transplant patients with hodgkin lymphoma\ndeborah dunsire\u2019s appointment to lead lundbeck tops this week\u2019s list of new hires ; astellas , orchard therapeutics , voyager therapeutics , iteos therapeutics , cevec pharmaceuticals , sangamo therapeutics , cedilla therapeutics , tilos therepautics and neos therapeutics have also appointed new executives and directors .\n2000\nmillennium products : over - the - top and on the market\ncodevelop drugs with partners . employees : 1 , 330 revenues : $ 196 million\nthe exterior and interior elegance of millennium pharmaceutical inc . ' s new building at 35 landsdowne st . in cambridge helped the company capture the laboratory of the year award from r & d magazine . judges also chose the building based on its developer - driven design and open floor plan . photo courtesy of millennium pharmaceutical inc .\nthe completion of new home offices in the united states for both takeda pharmaceuticals north america and the takeda global r & d center was a great achievement in order to continue to strengthen our presence in north america and fortify our operations in the u . s .\nmillennium : the takeda oncology company and seattle genetics , inc . highlight data from adcetris\u00ae ( brentuximab vedotin ) trial in patients with newly diagnosed systemic anaplastic large cell lymphoma\nanda litigation arose when sandoz inc . , accord healthcare , inc . , actavis llc , mylan laboratories ltd . , agila specialties inc . , dr . reddy ' s laboratories , ltd . , dr . reddy ' s laboratories , inc . , sun pharmaceutical industries ltd . , sun pharma global fze , glenmark pharmaceuticals ltd . , glenmark generics ltd . , glenmark generics inc . , usa , hospira , inc . , wockhardt bio ag , and wockhardt usa llc ( collectively referenced as\nsandoz\nin the opinion ) each filed andas and sent paragraph iv letters to millennium over velcade \u00ae . in separate litigations initiated after the first collection of lawsuits but before the district court had made its determination in those cases , millennium sued teva pharmaceuticals usa , inc . and apotex corp . and apotex inc . based on their anda filings and paragraph iv letters .\neach year millennium hands out t - shirts emblazoned with the company ' s annual theme , reflecting the organizational and strategic challenges the company wants to address in that year .\ntakeda has been cutting costs after losing exclusivity on its top - selling drug actos for diabetes last year , and millennium has become one of many units to feel the pressure .\nthe acquisition of millennium accelerates takeda ' s vision of becoming a global leader in oncology with critical mass in the areas of oncology discovery , development , regulatory affairs and commercialization . millennium and takeda have complementary research , development and commercialization capabilities , which have the potential to create a powerful new drug development engine and accelerate the potential of an emerging drug pipeline .\nmillennium greatly strengthens takeda ' s global oncology portfolio , led by the flagship product velcade , and further enhances its pipeline with clinically differentiated , high - quality product candidates ,\nsaid yasuchika hasegawa , president of takeda pharmaceutical company limited .\ntakeda is committed to becoming a global leader in oncology by delivering novel therapies that improve the standards of care for patients . millennium has strong discovery , development and commercial capabilities led by a well - established management team . we are pleased that dr . deborah dunsire , millennium president and chief executive officer , and the current management team intend to continue to lead the company . our strong desire is to retain millennium employees , who have created an entrepreneurial and innovative culture .\nafter gaining valuable experience in genomics , millennium researchers developed a way to narrow down the number of target genes . rather than conduct lengthy validation studies on each new gene , they concentrated on genes that reacted to known medicines . these so - called\ndruggable\ngenes were then studied , saving a considerable amount of time and effort . needing a partner to put this new technique into use , millennium turned to bayer ag , which because it was late to embrace biotechnology was willing to assume some risk in order to catch up with its rivals . bayer had been looking to team with a genomics company since late 1997 and by september 1998 agreed to a $ 465 million , five - year deal with millennium . under the terms of the agreement , millennium was to deliver 225 genomics - based proteins targeting cardiovascular diseases , cancer , osteoporosis , pain , liver fibrosis , hematology , and viral infections . in addition , bayer gained a 14 percent stake in millennium . it would be allowed to cherry - pick the target proteins , but the rights of 90 percent of the proteins would revert to millennium . although it still had no products on the market , millennium was able to post a $ 10 . 3 million profit for the year because of its pharmaceutical agreements .\nsince founding millennium pharmaceuticals in 1993 , ceo mark levin has grown his company from thirty employees to over one thousand . he has successfully kept pace with advancements impacting the biotechnology industry , such as the human genome project . his success comes , in part , from transforming his organization culturally as well as emphasizing and focusing on each precious link in the value chain . in this interview , hbr senior editor david champion interviews levin to reveal his past , present , and future strategy .\nfor more information about velcade clinical trials , patients and physicians can contact the millennium medical product information department at 1 - 866 - velcade ( 1 - 866 - 835 - 2233 ) .\nthe lease arrangement clearly defined the design and construction responsibilities shared by millennium and forest city . a construction schedule had been agreed upon by millennium , forest city , and the construction manager , and project responsibilities were shared by all parties . glitches which occurred along the way were quickly resolved as a result of the involved parties discussing the issues and negotiating the appropriate costs for revisions .\nby march 1994 the first cash - rich pharmaceutical signed on with millennium . hoffmann - la roche agreed to pay $ 70 million over a five - year term to develop drugs to treat type ii diabetes and obesity , two target areas with the potential to generate large revenues . in july , levin named steven h . holtzman as chief business officer for the company . holtzman would be instrumental in the structuring of future agreements with pharmaceuticals , reserving as many rights as possible . millennium ' s next major alliance , and holtzman ' s first deal , came in october 1995 , a $ 50 million joint venture with eli lilly & co . focusing on atherosclerosis , the blocking of arteries by fatty deposits . two months later millennium signed a five - year , $ 60 million collaboration with swedish pharmaceutical astra ab , targeting inflammatory diseases such as asthma , hay fever , and bronchitis .\ntakeda expects that the acquisition will enhance takeda ' s earnings starting in the fiscal year ended march 2010 before transaction related amortization . the addition of millennium will enhance takeda ' s growth profile immediately .\nas reported last month , the reorganization of cambridge , ma - based millennium , which takeda acquired for $ 8 . 8 billion in 2008 , will come at the expense of an undisclosed number of jobs . in an interview on june 10 , protopapas said that decisions about r & d jobs at millennium would likely be made by the end of this summer . based on her comments , it ' s clear that takeda is as interested as ever in growing its oncology business but has decided to do so with millennium as an integrated rather than autonomous group within the company - - and with fewer employees .\nin june 2000 millennium landed another major deal with a pharmaceutical company , which in the process forwarded its long - term aspirations . france ' s aventis sa , europe ' s fourth largest pharmaceutical , agreed to pay $ 450 million in a complex five - year deal that called for the two parties to create , develop , and market a new line of anti - inflammatory drugs to treat such diseases as rheumatoid arthritis , asthma , and certain allergies . the two companies would share profits equally in any drugs sold in the united states and canada , and millennium was to receive a royalty in all other markets . it was a highly advantageous deal for millennium , but it was also of strategic importance to aventis , which had been formed in a $ 25 million merger in 1999 . a new management team conducted a thorough review of its operations to identify shortcomings . establishing a relationship with millennium was a quick and economical way for aventis to fill its needs . millennium then bolstered its ability to fulfill the aventis agreement by paying $ 53 million to acquire cambridge discovery chemistry , a british subsidiary with a large number of scientists experienced in pharmaceutical chemistry . moreover , the addition of cambridge discovery extended millennium ' s presence overseas .\nfounded in 1781 and located in osaka , japan , takeda is a research - based global company with its main focus on pharmaceuticals . as the largest pharmaceutical company in japan and one of the global leaders of the industry , takeda is committed to striving toward better health for individuals and progress in medicine by developing superior pharmaceutical products .\nseattle genetics , inc . and millennium : the takeda oncology company initiate global phase iii clinical trial of adcetris\u00ae ( brentuximab vedotin ) in front - line cd30 - expressing mature t - cell lymphoma ( mtcl )\nthe new building , which was occupied in july 2002 , is the third developer - driven project millennium has worked on with forest city , which manages mit ' s university park . a fourth project , completed at 40 landsdowne st . in june 2003 , brought the total amount of space that millennium leases from forest city to about 800 , 000 sf , or more than 45 percent of the developer ' s portfolio in cambridge .\nat first , levin turned to mayfield for $ 8 . 5 million in seed money , then raised additional money from other venture capital funds . his wife , who was an executive search professional , spent months looking for a suitable chief executive for the company before concluding that her husband was the only candidate with enough vision to run the business . although levin intended to head millennium on a temporary basis , as he had with earlier start - ups funded by mayfield , he ultimately decided to stay on as the permanent ceo . in december 1993 millennium pharmaceuticals was incorporated . levin leased space close to mit and within six months the company recruited a team of 30 scientists . it also began to establish its technology platform , in many ways a testament to levin ' s engineering background . a number of technologies , including robotics and computers , were combined with microbiology to create a complex , but efficient , production process . according to stipp , millennium began to\nrefine its platform . from major medical centers it obtained access to tissue samples from sick people - - researchers extract dna from such samples and scan it for genetic patterns correlated with diseases .\nit was this platform that millennium offered to potential partners .\nthe lease agreement between millennium and forest city was signed in april 2000 with construction beginning in october 2000 . the project was completed in june 2002 at a total project cost of just under $ 55 million . the total base building construction cost was $ 18 . 4 million , while the total tenant construction cost was $ 45 . 9 million . the landlord contribution was $ 18 million , leaving millennium with a total cost of $ 37 million .\nmillennium went public in 1996 , netting $ 58 million . during the year the company ' s research efforts produced the first tangible results . a gene - based assay was produced for roche to screen for obesity drug candidates . millennium also identified a gene involved in the development of type ii diabetes , triggering a milestone payment from hoffman - laroche . furthermore , a gene - based test developed for eli lilly and company was used to identify atherosclerosis drug candidates .\nfrazier healthcare named brock hardaway as an operating partner on its growth buyout team . he was ceo at millennium health ( san diego , calif . ) . water street healthcare partners named nicklaus daley vp . he was an associate . . .\nmillennium officials incorporated the lessons they learned during completion of the 35 landsdowne project into the design and construction of the building at 40 landsdowne st . the design team was able to plan for uncertainty and to design flexibility into the project budget .\nubs investment bank is acting as exclusive financial advisor and edwards angell palmer & dodge llp is acting as legal advisor to takeda . goldman , sachs & co . is acting as exclusive financial advisor and wilmerhale is acting as legal advisor to millennium .\nsafety huddles , containing first - aid and precautionary equipment , are located at the entrance to each lab . the building , classified as a type 1 high hazard facility , adheres to all relevant safety codes . photo courtesy of millennium pharmaceutical inc .\nthe design team , led by millennium with forest city as the developer , set out to build the state - of - the - art lab with a clear set of goals that focused on supporting millennium ' s research and business mission of enabling science . the labs , designed to accommodate different science functions , can be quickly and easily modified to suit future needs in a manner that is time - sensitive and cost - conscious . major building modifications must be pre - approved by forest city .\nthe tender offer for the outstanding common stock of millennium referred to in this press release has not yet commenced . this press release is neither an offer to purchase nor a solicitation of an offer to sell any securities . the solicitation and the offer to buy shares of millennium common stock will be made pursuant to an offer to purchase and related materials that mahogany acquisition corp . intends to file with the u . s . securities and exchange commission . at the time the tender offer is commenced , mahogany acquisition corp . will file a tender offer statement on schedule to with the u . s . securities and exchange commission , and thereafter millennium will file a solicitation / recommendation statement on schedule 14d - 9 with respect to the tender offer . the tender offer statement ( including an offer to purchase , a related letter of transmittal and other offer documents ) and the solicitation / recommendation statement will contain important information that should be read carefully and considered before any decision is made with respect to the tender offer . these materials will be sent free of charge to all stockholders of millennium . in addition , all of these materials ( and all other materials filed by millennium with the u . s . securities and exchange commission ) will be available at no charge from the u . s . securities and exchange commission through its website at http : / / www . sec . gov . investors and security holders may also obtain free copies of the documents filed with the u . s . securities and exchange commission by millennium at urltoken .\nthrough this integration , takeda reinforced its marketing and development functions in the u . s . , as well as further promote efficiencies throughout its business operations . in agreement with abbott laboratories , tap became a wholly - owned subsidiary of takeda and was merged into takeda pharmaceuticals north america , inc . ( tpna ) , and subsequently tap ' s development function was integrated into takeda global research & development center inc . ( tgrd ) .\nthrough this integration , takeda reinforced its marketing and development functions in the u . s . , as well as further promoted efficiencies throughout its business operations . in agreement with abbott laboratories , tap became a wholly - owned subsidiary of takeda and was merged into takeda pharmaceuticals north america , inc . ( tpna ) , and subsequently tap ' s development function was integrated into takeda global research & development center inc . ( tgrd ) .\nthe feedback has been overwhelmingly positive ,\nsays pratt .\nthe most positive reactions have been regarding the openness and flow of the space and the fact that requests for modifications have been expedited because of the decision by millennium to invest in the mechanical infrastructure upfront .\nhowever , proscript\u0092s money troubles worsened after the death of venture capitalist wallace steinberg in 1997 . steinberg , cofounder of healthcare ventures , had been willing to take a chance on a new approach to treating cancer , but other financiers were less impressed , and , by june 1999 , proscript was too broke to carry out the large - scale human tests necessary for fda approval . healthcare ventures , which owned all proscript stock , sold it to another cambridge firm , leukosite , for $ 2 . 7 million . three months after that , millennium pharmaceuticals , another cambridge firm , bought leukosite for $ 635 million , mainly to gain control of leukosite\u0092s experimental drugs for inflammation . proscript\u0092s cancer drug was little more than an afterthought .\n\u30fburl pharma , inc . : added the leading product colcrys ( colchicine ) to our portfolio for the treatment of gout flares . \u30fbmultilab ind\u00fastria e com\u00e9rcio de produtos farmac\u00eauticos ltda . : greatly expanded our presence and product portfolio in brazil . \u30fbligocyte pharmaceuticals , inc . : strengthened our vaccine business . ( currently takeda vaccines ( montana ) , inc . ) \u30fbenvoy therapeutics , inc . : strengthened our drug discovery platform to enable the identification of novel targets .\nwith regard to judgment against millennium in favor of teva and independently the apotex companies , all parties agreed that dismissal would be and accordingly was vacated and the case remanded , giving these generic drug makers a chance to make their invalidity cases against the asserted claims of the ' 446 patent .\nmillennium : the takeda oncology company combines the innovative science of a leading american biopharmaceutical company with the global assets \u2013 both intellectual and fiscal \u2013 of japan ' s largest pharmaceutical company . our mission is to deliver extraordinary medicines to patients with cancer worldwide through our science , innovation , and passion .\nmillennium ' s senior management team had established a list of core and cultural requirements that were incorporated into the design goals . core requirements included the need for safe , flexible , convertible , and expandable space . cultural requirements reflected the need for a fun environment with open , interactive work areas .\nour company markets velcade\u00ae ( bortezomib ) for injection , a leading global cancer therapy for the treatment of patients with multiple myeloma and relapsed mantle cell lymphoma . velcade is co - developed by millennium and janssen pharmaceutical companies . millennium is responsible for commercialization of velcade in the u . s . ; janssen pharmaceutical companies are responsible for commercialization in europe and the rest of the world . takeda pharmaceutical company limited and janssen pharmaceutical k . k . co - promote velcade in japan . velcade is approved in more than 90 countries and has been used to treat more than 350 , 000 patients worldwide .\npharmalot ' s interview with protopapas last week touched on the merits of autonomous biotech units within large pharma companies . the millennium shakeup closely followed glaxosmithkline ' s decision to close the labs of sirtris , which the london - based drug giant bought in 2008 and had kept open to continue its research .\narmed with the good news , adams and anderson had dinner with top millennium executives at the blue room in cambridge\u0092s kendall square where , on the spot , chief executive mark levin agreed to fund full clinical trials of the drug . \u0091\u0091i will be forever grateful for that day , \u0092\u0092 recalled anderson .\nof our technology platform throughout our business , from the discovery of disease - related genes , to the development of drugs to specifically address these diseases , to the management of patients affected by these diseases . as a result , we speak of our technological approach as being applicable from\ngene to patient .\nwe have entered into research , development and commercialization arrangements with major pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies relating to a broad range of therapeutic and predictive medicine products and services . these alliances provide us with the opportunity to receive royalties and profit sharing , if we and our alliance partners are successful in developing and commercializing products . in addition , these alliances provide substantial funding for our research and development and the continued enhancement of our technology platform . we were incorporated in delaware in 1993 . our principal executive offices are located at 75 sidney street , cambridge , ma 02139 and our telephone number is ( 617 ) 679 - 7000 . unless the context otherwise requires , the terms\nmillennium ,\nwe ,\nus\nand\nour\nrefer to millennium pharmaceuticals , inc . and its subsidiaries .\ncambridge , mass . , sept . 18 / prnewswire - firstcall / - - millennium pharmaceuticals , inc . ( nasdaq : mlnm ) today announced that the interim analysis results of the large , international phase iii vista ( 1 ) trial in patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma showed that the therapy of velcade , melphalan and prednisone ( vmp ) demonstrated a highly statistically significant improvement in all efficacy measures , including time - to - disease progression , complete remission rate , progression - free survival and overall survival , compared to melphalan and prednisone ( mp ) alone . based on the recommendation of an independent data monitoring committee ( idmc ) , which conducted the planned interim , the control arm of the trial was stopped early to allow patients still being treated with mp to have velcade added to their therapy .\ntakeda pharmaceuticals ( asia pacific ) pte . limited ( tpap ) , based in singapore , is responsible for the strategic and commercial operations in australia , thailand , philippines , indonesia , india , malaysia and singapore . fully integrated into the global development organization , takeda clinical research singapore ( currently operating under the name tdc asia ) serves as a regional hub for non - oncology clinical development . tdc asia seeks to bring innovative products to people through a pipeline that includes compounds in a variety of therapeutic areas .\nthe newest building at 40 landsdowne street has eight floors , consists of 230 , 000 sf , and is similar to its predecessor at 35 landsdowne with a mix of office space , as well as chemistry and biology labs . the landlord contribution was $ 19 million , leaving millennium with a total cost of $ 30 million .\nkaren ferrante , millennium ' s chief medical officer , heads oncology r & d and reports directly to takeda ' s global head of research , tachi yamada , a former chief of research for glaxosmithkline ( $ gsk ) and more recently the bill & melinda gates foundation . like protopapas , yamada reports to takeda ceo yasuchika hasegawa .\nthe boston - based architectural firm of elkus / manfredi brought a sense of creativity to millennium ' s goal of developing a dynamic environment . bright colors and comfortable seating invite occupants to enjoy the restaurant - style dining room , the food service area with a fully functioning kitchen , a coffee bar , and private rooms for meetings .\ntakeda america holdings , inc . , which is wholly - owned by takeda , has established mahogany acquisition corp . as a wholly - owned subsidiary to effect the transaction . in the merger that follows completion of the tender offer , mahogany acquisition corp . will be merged into millennium , and the surviving entity will be an indirect wholly - owned subsidiary of takeda .\nthe transaction is subject to the tender of a majority of millennium common stock on a fully diluted basis as well as other customary closing conditions , including expiration of the applicable waiting period under the hart - scott - rodino antitrust improvements act of 1976 and the antitrust laws of applicable foreign jurisdictions . the transaction is expected to close in the second - quarter of 2008 .\nin conjunction with this news release , millennium will host a webcast today , tuesday , september 18 , 2007 at 8 : 00 a . m . et . this webcast can be accessed by visiting the investors section of the company ' s website , urltoken . following the webcast , an archived version of the call will be available at the same address for 30 days .\nthis press release contains\nforward - looking statements\nthat involve significant risks and uncertainties . all statements other than statements of historical fact are statements that could be deemed forward - looking statements , including : statements regarding the anticipated timing of filings and approvals relating to the transaction ; statements regarding the expected timing of the completion of the transaction ; statements regarding the ability to complete the transaction considering the various closing conditions ; any statements of expectation or belief ; and any statements of assumptions underlying any of the foregoing . investors and security holders are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward - looking statements . actual results could differ materially from those currently anticipated due to a number of risks and uncertainties . risks and uncertainties that could cause results to differ from expectations include : uncertainties as to the timing of the tender offer and merger ; uncertainties as to how many of the millennium stockholders will tender their stock in the offer ; the risk that competing offers will be made ; the possibility that various closing conditions for the transaction may not be satisfied or waived , including that a governmental entity may prohibit , delay or refuse to grant approval for the consummation of the transaction ; the effects of disruption from the transaction making it more difficult to maintain relationships with employees , licensees , other business partners or governmental entities ; other business effects , including the effects of industry , economic or political conditions outside of millennium or takeda ' s control ; transaction costs ; actual or contingent liabilities ; and other risks and uncertainties discussed in documents filed with the u . s . securities and exchange commission by millennium , as well as the tender offer documents to be filed by mahogany acquisition corp . and the solicitation / recommendation statement to be filed by millennium . neither millennium nor takeda undertakes any obligation to update any forward - looking statements as a result of new information , future developments or otherwise .\nsafety codes restrict the use of chemicals on the upper floors of a building without the type 1 high - hazard classification . millennium achieved the classification by designing a plan that features a fire - control barrier between the labs and the office space , a forward - thinking layout that will meet future building codes . three lab entrance / exit points on every floor provide an added safety measure .\nalong with our increased capacity in oncology comes an increased accountability for success . our goal is to become a global leader in providing medicines that fundamentally improve the lives of patients with cancer . specifically , our aim is to be a top - three global oncology company by 2020 . in the most competitive of therapeutic categories , this is an audacious goal , but one worthy of millennium and takeda .\nmillennium was a child of this revolution as well . our main contribution thus far has been advances in research technologies : we ' ve found ways to speed up the search for genes and proteins through information technologies and automation . our biosensor technology , for instance , uses customized microchips to analyze interactions among proteins and between proteins and small molecules in tiny samples , far smaller than was previously the norm .\nan approval in front - line multiple myeloma would double the number of patients eligible to receive the benefit of velcade ,\nsaid nancy simonian , m . d . , chief medical officer , millennium .\nwe are confident that velcade based therapies will become standard of care , since physicians typically use the most active agents in the front - line setting to improve long - term outcomes for patients .\nteam members were confronted with a local subcontractor overload and difficulty in getting structural steel delivered on time as a result of extensive work taking place in the boston area , exclusively the big dig project . a 15 - percent cost premium was encountered , especially with the mechanical , electrical , and plumbing trades . approximately $ 1 million in design changes were necessary due to millennium program changes that occurred while maintaining the original fast - track schedule .\nthe fields of genomics , biotechnology and pharmaceuticals are highly competitive . many of our competitors are substantially larger than we are and have substantially greater capital resources , research and development staffs and facilities than we have . furthermore , many of our competitors are more experienced than we are in drug discovery , development and commercialization , obtaining regulatory approvals and product manufacturing and marketing . as a result , our competitors may identify genes associated with diseases or discover , develop and commercialize products or services based on such genes before we do . in addition , our competitors may discover , develop and commercialize products or services which render non - competitive or obsolete the products or services that we or our strategic alliance partners are seeking to develop and commercialize .\n\u0091\u0091i\u0092ve been in the oncology business for 30 years and that was the first time i have ever seen anything like that , \u0092\u0092 recalled dr . joseph bolen , then the chief of oncology at millennium . coupled with positive lab results from the national cancer institute , extensive animal testing at proscript and other human tests at memorial sloan kettering cancer center in new york , backers of ps - 341 now had enough evidence to push for large - scale human testing .\nthe case involved velcade \u00ae , millennium ' s oncology product prescribed for multiple myeloma and mantle cell lymphoma and protected by u . s . patent no . 6 , 713 , 446 (\nthe ' 446 patent\n) . as described in the federal circuit opinion , the ' 446 patent is directed to d - mannitol n - ( 2 - pyrazine ) carbonyl - l - phenylalanine - l - leucine boronate ( a d - mannitol ester of bortezomib ) :\na solution came from a researcher at the national cancer institute and the university of kansas , as disclosed and claimed in the ' 446 patent ( licensed by millennium ) . this researcher had encountered difficulties with bortezomib similar to the millennium researchers (\npreparing approximately twenty - five different liquid formulations\n) and then turned to lyophilized forms . lyophilization was a known technique that was\nnot intended to change the chemical structure of the active pharmaceutical ingredient .\nduring these experiments , lyophilization in the presence of d - mannitol was performed using the sugar for its recognized properties as a bulking agent . the resulting lyophilized formulation was found to have\ndramatic improvement in dissolution and stability .\npresumably ( in view of the court ' s decision ) unexpectedly ,\n[ i ] t was discovered that the reason for the dramatic improvement in dissolution and stability for this formulation was the formation of a new chemical compound during lyophilization : the claimed ester of bortezomib and mannitol .\nbut the drug nearly stalled several times as scientists struggled to get financial support for a new approach to fighting disease and disagreed among themselves about what ps - 341 should be used for \u0097 some wanted to focus on conditions like arthritis . the founders and executives at proscript \u0097 and later millennium \u0097 made smart choices that helped them survive , such as enlisting the aid of national cancer institute scientists to refine their drug and working closely with academic laboratories and the food and drug administration to speed the safety review .\nbut adams , along with anderson , a multiple myeloma specialist at dana - farber , continued to promote the drug to millennium , and the university of north carolina continued preliminary human tests that showed the drug\u0092s potential against several types of cancer . finally , in august 2000 , the first patient with multiple myeloma received ps - 341 in north carolina and the results stunned everyone involved : the 47 - year - old woman\u0092s cancer went into complete remission even though she had been given a low dose of the drug intended mainly to evaluate its safety .\ntoday , the company employs approximately 1 , 700 full - time employees , and occupies more than 700 , 000 sf at seven sites in cambridge . millennium ' s most recent accomplishment came in 2003 when r & d magazine presented the company with the laboratoryof the year award for its new seven - story building at 35 landsdowne st . judges for the competition chose the building based on its developer - driven design with built - in flexibility ,\nsee and be seen\nopen floor plans , and the elegance of both its interior and exterior .\nwe are extremely proud of the commitment and passion of our employees , who have built this vibrant organization . we look forward to continued success as we join the takeda group ,\nsaid deborah dunsire , m . d . , president and chief executive officer , millennium .\nboth companies share a common vision to develop breakthrough medicines for patients , become a global leader in oncology and expand the global reach of our ibd product candidates . we expect this transaction to help accelerate that vision and deliver tremendous value to patients , shareholders and our employees ."]}
{"id": 54456, "summary": [{"text": "hinduja foundries ltd ( hfl ) ( formerly known as ennore foundries ltd ) is a part of the $ 12 billion hinduja group .", "topic": 27}, {"text": "hinduja foundries is india \u2019s largest casting maker .", "topic": 11}, {"text": "hinduja has three facilities in chennai and hyderabad which put together manufacturer \u2019s 100,000 mt of castings in the form of cylinder blocks , heads , housings , manifolds , brake drums etc. , made of aluminum , cast iron and sg iron .", "topic": 12}, {"text": "hinduja foundries has two plants .", "topic": 25}, {"text": "the parent company is in ennore , chennai , one in sriperumbudur . ", "topic": 18}], "title": "hinduja foundries", "paragraphs": ["hinduja foundries ltd . stock price , share price , live bse / nse , hinduja foundries ltd . bids offers . buy / sell hinduja foundries ltd . news & tips , & f & o ; quotes\nhinduja foundries ltd . - ( amalgamated ) shareholding pattern , hinduja foundries ltd . - ( amalgamated ) . share holder - the financial express\nthe company history page lists out the major events in chronological order for hinduja foundries ltd .\nhinduja foundries was established in 1959 , when the indian automotive industries started growing . hinduja foundry is the first largest automobile\u2013jobbing foundry in india and is part of hinduja group .\ndheeraj is active on the board of hinduja foundries , the largest jobbing foundry in india . he is also on the board of hinduja global solutions .\nhinduja foundries was established in 1959 , when the indian automotive industries started growing . hinduja foundry is the first largest automobile\u2013jobbing foundry in india and is part of hindu . . .\nhinduja foundries limited - manufacturer of diesel engine casting , diesel engine part casting & precision engine casting in chennai , tamil nadu .\nhinduja foundries is the largest automotive jobbing foundry with production capacity of 143000 mt of grey iron casting and 3000 mt of aluminum gravity die\u2013casting .\ntoday , hinduja foundries is india\u2019s largest foundry group with the capacity to produce cylinder block and head ranging from 25 kgs to 500 kgs .\nhinduja foundries statement of investor complaint under reg . 13 ( 3 ) of sebi ( lodr ) regulations , 2015 for quarter ended december 31 , 2016\nhinduja foundries statement of investor complaint under reg . 13 ( 3 ) of sebi ( lodr ) regulations , 2015 for quarter ended september 30 , 2016\nhinduja foundries compliance certificate for the half year ended march 31 , 2017 under regulation 7 ( 3 ) of the sebi ( listing obligations and . . .\nas per the proposal , 100 equity shares of rs . 10 each fully paid of hinduja foundries will get 40 equity shares of re . 1 each fully paid of ashok leyland ; 1 , 000 ( 2008 series ) gdrs of hinduja foundries will get 133 equity shares of re . 1 each fully paid of ashok leyland , 1 ( 2016 series ) gdrs of hinduja foundries will get 4 , 800 equity shares of re . 1 each fully paid of ashok leyland .\ntheir commitment to quality was recognized when hfl was given iso 9000 certification and qs 9000 certification . hinduja foundries is certified for iso 14001 also since april 2005 .\nhinduja foundries ltd . , incorporated in the year 1959 , is a mid cap company ( having a market cap of rs . 00 crore ) operating in engineering sector .\nhinduja bank ( switzerland ) ltd . ashok leyland ltd . automotive coaches & comp . ltd . hinduja foundries ltd . gulf oil lubricants india limited gulf oil int . ltd . hinduja global solutions ltd . hinduja ventures in network entertainment ltd . in2cable ( india ) ltd . incablenet indusind bank indusind media & comm . ltd . irizar tvs lanka ashok leyland shop 24 seven india pvt . ltd .\nthe board approved exchange ratio on amalgamation in which 100 equity shares of rs 10 each of hinduja foundries will get 40 shares at rs 1 each fully paid of ashok leyland ltd .\nhinduja foundries has got plans to invest rs . 30 to 40 crore for modernizing and revamping the existing two lines to enhance the capacity from 48000 mt to 55000 mt per annum .\ncommercial vehicle manufacturer ashok leyland has decided to merge loss - making hinduja foundries ltd . ( hfl ) with it , subject to regulatory approvals and approvals from shareholders of both the companies .\nit is no surprise then , that one out of three vehicles in india relies on a casting manufactured by hinduja foundries . hinduja foundries is a division of ashok leyland limited . the erstwhile hinduja foundries limited was amalgamated with ashok leyland limited pursuant to the order of the national company law tribunal ( nclt ) vide order dated april 24 , 2017 . the nclt order was filed with the registrar of companies , chennai on april 28 , 2017 and the scheme became effective on april 28 , 2017 . the amalgamation is effective from the appointed date of october 1 , 2016 .\nhinduja group acquired one of its largest enterprises in 1984 when they bought gulf oil .\nhinduja foundries serves as a catalyst to professional growth with the immense opportunities that it offers . exposure to global best practices and standards makes each individual in the organization on par with the worlds ' best .\nchennai : the board of automobile component firm hinduja foundries ltd has given its nod for amalgamating the company with heavy commercial vehicle maker ashok leyland subject to regulatory and shareholders approval of both the companies .\nat the meeting held today , the board of directors of the company unanimously approved the proposal of amalgamating hinduja foundries ltd , a hinduja group company with ashok leyland subject to various regulatory and shareholders approval of both the companies ,\na company statement said . the board also approved the exchange ratio on the amalgamation in which one hundred equity shares of rs 10 each of hinduja foundries ltd will get 40 shares at rs 1 each fully paid of ashok leyland ltd .\none thousand 2008 series gdrs of hinduja foundries ltd will get 133 equity shares of rs 1 each fully paid of ashok leyland ,\nit said .\none 2016 series gdrs of hinduja foundries ltd will get 4 , 800 equity shares of rs 1 each fully paid of ashok leyland ltd ,\nit said . the proposed date of amalgamation is october one , 2016 .\nwe welcome hinduja foundries into the fold of ashok leyland ltd . the amalgamation will result in operational efficiencies and help realise significant cost synergies ,\nhinduja group company and heavy commercial vehicle maker , ashok leyland ltd . , chief executive officer and managing director , vinod k dasari said .\nwe are confident that the roll out of the best practices of ashok leyland will benefit hinduja foundries ltd . while it is a critical supplier to ashok leyland ltd , it will continue its focus to grow its relationships with other customers ,\nhe said .\nin fact the new arrangement will help in providing a wider range of solutions to them . there is so much more hinduja foundries can do under the new arrangement ,\ndasari said in the statement .\nfrom castings for automobiles and tractors to industrial engines , construction equipment and power generation equipment , hinduja foundries meets the stringent requirement of diverse segments . it even caters to the exceptionally high standards of defence applications .\nhinduja foundries has been quick to keep pace with the dynamics of a rapidly evolving market by absorbing and offering new technology . while doing so , we have ensured to maintain good standard of to be synonymous with .\nhinduja foundries hones its skills by enhancing its developmental capabilities with the most complex castings . the indigenous expertise that drives the organization enables it to keep pace with the constantly changing requirements of the market . at its advanced facilities for tool design and manufacture hinduja foundries produces cast iron cylinder blocks , cast iron cylinder heads and cast iron transmission housings . it has won much - coveted quality certifications including iso 9000 , qs 9000 and iso 14001 certifications that endorse its capabilities .\nhinduja foundries limited ( hfl ) , has joined hands with national securities depository limited ( nsdl ) and central depository services ( india ) limited ( cdsl ) to facilitate investors to hold and trade in hfl ' s shares in electronic form .\nmr . r . seshasayee is the chairman of hinduja foundries ltd and non - executive vice chairman of ashok leyland after having been its managing director of ashok leyland for 13 years till 2011 . he is also the chairman of indusind bank limited .\ntheir main british company , hinduja automotives is chaired by gopi and turned over \u00a32 billion between 2016 - 2016 .\nsri and gopi hinduja are the richest people in the uk with a jaw - dropping fortune of \u00a316 . 2 billion\nit takes commitment and dedication to help shape a vision and make it come true . at hinduja foundries it is the skill , experience and enthusiasm of 2800 personnel that powers the organization ahead and steers it towards its goals . these personnel who form the backbone of the organization are highly motivated and give their very best at all times . starting with the finest engineers and professionals at the helm to a highly capable team in administration & management and the able backing of well - trained technicians , hinduja foundries boasts of world - class human resources .\nat hinduja foundries , learning never stops . personnel receive comprehensive training at the time of induction which helps align them to the goals of the organization . enhancing the knowledge levels of employees are on - the - job training programmes that are regularly organised to enhance skill levels .\nsrichand and gopichand hinduja are officially the richest people in the uk , with an enormous fortune of \u00a316 . 2 billion .\nthe brothers are two of four siblings who took control of their family ' s huge business empire , the hinduja group .\nindia , the world\u2019s largest democracy is home to a vast road network on which millions of vehicles ply daily . ensuring the smooth movement of the vehicles is the name that has been making the wheels of the automotive industry turn for over five decades with high precision castings \u2013 hinduja foundries .\nhinduja foundries first unit was set up at ennore in 1961 . today the unit boasts of a capacity of 60 , 000 mt and is equipped with high pressure lines and gustav zimmermann and fritz hansberg machines . the semi - mechanised , no bake moulding line is from imf , italy .\nthe group founder parmanand deepchand hinduja believed ,\nmy dharma ( duty ) is to work , so i can give .\nhinduja foundries meets the nation\u2019s requirement for hi - precision castings at its three advanced manufacturing centers that compare to the best facilities in the world . the centers that are located in ennore and sipcot in chennai , tamil nadu and at hyderabad boast of over 200 engineering years of experience in foundry systems .\nto know more : http : / / www . companyprofilesandconferen . . . urltoken glad to promote a new report on\nhinduja foundries limited ( hindujafo ) - company capsule\nwhich contains in depth information and data about the company and its operations also contains a company overview , key facts , major products and services , financial analysis , key employees , company locations and subsidiaries .\nthe erstwhile hinduja foundries limited was amalgamated with ashok leyland limited pursuant to the order of the national company law tribunal ( nclt ) vide order dated april 24 , 2017 . the nclt order was filed with the registrar of companies , chennai on april 28 , 2017 and the scheme became effective on april 28 , 2017 . the amalgamation is effective from the appointed date of october 1 , 2016 .\nhinduja foundries has attempted to equipping itself with the best in world technology . the organization relies on robotic manufacturing of cores with the unique robo core line of loramendi and an automated fettling line of maus make . the path - breaking technology used enables the organisation to seize growing market demands in india and abroad with both speed and precision . apart from the robo core line , the manufacturing centers are equipped with :\nhe was also involved in assisting various companies belonging to the hinduja group . he assisted hinduja national power corporation ltd ( hnpcl ) , a company formed to implement 1040 mw coal based power project in vizag in securing funding from indian and foreign financial institutions and successfully concluded the loan documentation and the financial closure . he continues to serve in the board of hnpcl . he also assisted hinduja national hospital , mumbai , in establishing financial accounting system , mis and reporting systems . he also developed strategic plan for expansion and assisted the hospital in securing funding of its expansion plans .\nas co - chairman of hinduja automotive limited ( formerly lrlih ltd ) , dheeraj\u2019s focus continues to be on the expansion on the group\u2019s automotive activities with a special focus on acquisitions and joint ventures .\nenhanced recent chart patterns formed by hinduja foundriesintegrated with charts ; overbought by slow stochastic , bullish engulfing , weekly spinning top , overbought by fast stochatic , three outside up , more patterns . . .\ndheeraj is a third generation member of the hinduja family , who owns and runs the hinduja group , with diversified business interests all over the world . employing over 50 , 000 people , the hinduja group\u2019s portfolio includes global investments , investment banking and international trading . he has over seventeen years of experience at strategic and leadership levels covering a variety of businesses across diverse sectors such as automotives , energy , infrastructure , finance & banking , it & ites , media and healthcare . he has been leading the human resources function for the entire group \u2013 driving an agenda of transformation , through talent acquisition , engagement , retention and development strategies .\nemployee well - being is an important aspect at hinduja foundries and the organisation leaves no stone unturned when it comes to welfare and security of personnel . measures like insurance cover social development fund , a heart & kidney fund and a housing scheme offer multi - fold benefits to personnel . safety rules and regulations incorporated in the factories acts are strictly adhered to so as to maintain a safe and healthy working environment at the plants . programmes on health and safety are conducted frequently to enhance awareness amongst employees .\nas director of hinduja group india , he is setting and driving an aggressive growth agenda for all indian entities . he is leading a corporate team to develop strategy for enhancing group portfolio and exploring new opportunities & markets and to oversee investments .\nat the heart of the hinduja group intercontinental business empire , is the family . a close - knit joint family that has perfected the art of communication and consultative decision making unhampered by the different time zones its members occupy . . . read more\nmr . dheeraj g . hinduja holds a b . sc . ( hons . ) degree in economics & history from the university college , london , 1993 . he has completed his masters in business administration with specialization in project management from the imperial college , london university , 1994 .\nhinduja foundries ltd . key products / revenue segments include ferrous castings which contributed rs 838 . 57 crore to sales value ( 99 . 21 % of total sales ) , sale of services which contributed rs 3 . 75 crore to sales value ( 0 . 44 % of total sales ) , scrap which contributed rs 2 . 31 crore to sales value ( 0 . 27 % of total sales ) , other operating revenue which contributed rs . 54 crore to sales value ( 0 . 06 % of total sales ) and castings ( non ferrous ) which contributed rs . 01 crore to sales value ( 0 . 00 % of total sales ) for the year ending 31 - mar - 2016 .\nprior to joining hinduja foundries , mr . wermers was a senior vice president , chief procurement officer and member of the ceo staff of federal mogul corporation . he served as senior vice president oe sales , engineering , purchasing and quality of the federal mogul motorparts division from 2012 until 2014 . during that time , he was also a board member at insight portfolio sourcing llc , usa and a director at kb autosys company limited , south korea . he also served as managing director of federal mogul holdings germany from 2012 until 2014 and as member of the supervisory board of federal mogul holdings germany from 2008 until 2012 . from 2008 until 2012 , he was senior vice president global purchasing , member of the federal mogul strategy board and an officer of the company .\nprior to joining hinduja group in 2008 , sudhanshu led essar group hr as chairman of group hr council & head steel business group . reliance communications as a member of top leadership team responsible for design , build up and hr process institutionalisation of the company , usha martin group as head ( corporate hr ) and at tata steel , at various levels .\nhinduja found is in the castings & forgings sector . the current market capitalisation stands at rs 770 . 24 crore . the company management includes dheeraj g hinduja - chairman , c bhaktavatsala rao - vice chairman , a r chandrasekharan - executive director , d j balaji rao - director , bhumika batra - director , mohana srinivasan - director , sridharan kesavan - director , sridhar venkiteswaran - director , sudhanshu tripathi - director , vijay vaid - director . it is listed on the bse with a bse code of 505982 and the nse with an nse code of hindujafo . its registered office is at kathivakkam high road , ennore , chennai ( madras ) , tamil nadu - 600057 . their registrars are integrated enterprises ( india ) ltd .\nin addition to shaping group human capital strategy and its execution , his current role at hinduja group focuses on strategic leadership and board level work focussing on long term value creation and people risk management . additionally , his responsibilities includedesign and facilitate implementation of common group nrc charter & framework , work on common board & committee processes and , workon board and top management assessment .\nthe company\u2019s top management includes dr . c bhaktavatsala rao , mr . a r chandrasekharan , mr . d j balaji rao , mr . dheeraj g hinduja , mr . sridhar venkiteswaran , mr . sridharan kesavan , mr . sudhanshu tripathi , mr . vijay vaid , mrs . mohana srinivasan , ms . bhumika batra . company has bsr & co . as its auditors as on 31 - 03 - 2017 , the company has a total of 207 , 054 , 576 shares outstanding .\nhe is currently group president , hr : hinduja group . he is a senior hr professional with over 33 years work experience , of which over 18 years at leadership ( company and group hr head ) level . he is a strategic hr thinker , and combines it with a business focus hands on approach . he has worked at leadership level in telecom , it , engineering , steel , power , financial services , media and other diversified domains and brings a strong understanding of business operations to hr .\nduring his tenure ( 1978 - 1998 ) at ashok leyland ( al ) , india ' s top - class commercial vehicle manufacturer , his responsibilities as the head of corporate planning included , besides managing the corporate planning process , establishing collaboration arrangements with reputed overseas automobile majors such as hino and toyota of japan as well as undertaking several industrial engineering and business development projects . in addition , he supported the hinduja group , the major shareholders of al , in their business diversification plans covering telecommunications , infrastructure , financial services , and banking , among others .\nglobally , the business belongs to all four brothers - srichand , gopichand , prakash and ashok , with sri , 81 , and gopi , 77 , mainly managing uk interests .\nthe brothers first made to the top of the sunday times rich list in 2014 , when their wealth stood at \u00a311 . 9 billion .\ntheir multinational business is the brainchild of their , parmanand deepchand hinduj , who originally traded goods in the sindh region of india .\nhe moved the business headquarters to iran in 1919 , before his sons moved the base to london in 1979 .\nshortly before their father died in 1971 , the brothers claim he told them to\nadvance fearlessly\n.\nthe sons expanded the business globally , with investments in everything from trucking to banking , it and media .\nsri and gopi ' s latest business quest in london involves the \u00a3350 million development of the old war office - winston churchill ' s base during world war two .\nthe historic building will be transformed into a stunning five star hotel , complete with a ballroom for 600 guests , an 82ft swimming pool , a spa , two wine cellars , a rooftop bar and 88 apartments - each with five bedrooms .\nin the past year , the investment value of that purchase has increased by \u00a3870 million .\nthe group also acquired ashok leyland in 1987 - now india ' s biggest vehicle manufactuer .\nwhile they may head up the rich list for the phenomenal wealth , gopi recently said :\nif you consider one to be rich because of his money , you are wrong .\ni consider someone to be rich if he has good friends , good contacts , good relationships .\nbilly the kid billy the kid ' pictured ' in exceptionally rare photograph of wild west outlaw found in siberia a russian collector in yakutsk claims to have found a tintype image of the legendary wild west outlaw billy the kid - and he wants $ 5 million ( \u00a33 . 7m ) for it\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nplot no k2 , sipcot industrial estate , arneri village , sriperumbudur \u2013 602105 phone no . + 91 - 44 - 33254500\nkathivakkam high road , ennore , chennai , tamilnadu , india . phone : + 91 - 44 - 25752103 fax : + 91 - 44 - 25750390\nmr . seshasayee was the chairman of southern region council of cii , in 1994 . he served as the president of cii during 2006 - 07 . he was the president of society of indian automobile manufacturers ( siam ) , the apex body representing the indian automobile industry during 2001 - 03 .\nas a member of government of india delegations , seshasayee was a participant at the doha ministerial round of wto in 2001 and the hong kong ministerial at hong kong in 2005 . seshasayee was also the co - chair of the world economic forum - middle east during 2007 .\nmr . seshasayee is the chairman of the executive council of the cancer institute , chennai ; president of schizophrenia research foundation ( scarf ) and vice president of the music academy .\ndheeraj is the chairman of ashok leyland and also a non - executive director of many group companies .\nmr . vijay vaid , aged 67 years , is a commerce graduate from bombay university . he is having practical experience in all aspects of running labour intensive sme manufacturing components for oem\u2019s for approx . 43 years .\nhe was on the board of indusind bank from 1998 to 2006 , and has been inducted on indusind bank board as an independent director again from 18th oct , 2011 . he was a member of executive committee of automotive component manufacturers association ( acma ) .\nhe is the chairman trustee of two charitable trusts shri venkteshwar nidhi & vaid foundation , which are actively involved in providing education and medical relief to the needy .\nmr . t anantha narayanan , aged 69 years is a chartered accountant by profession and has long years of experience in financial management and is serving on the boards of many reputed companies .\nmr . balaji rao jagannathrao doveton , aged 75 years is a former deputy managing director of icici limited . he is a qualified mechanical and industrial engineer and pursued his career in engineering for about 8 years before joining icici limited in 1970 . after wide ranging responsibilities in different locations , he reached the position of deputy managing director of icici limited and subsequently took over as managing director of scici limited in 1996 . he retired as the managing director of infrastructure development finance company limited in the year 2000 .\nmr . s ragothaman , aged 68 years , is a chartered accountant by profession and was associated with icici bank limited for nearly 27 years and was involved across various functions such as project evaluation , term lending , etc .\nmr . sridhar venkiteswaran , aged 48 years , holds a master\u2019s degree in marketing management . he is an entrepreneur and a key founding member and director of the india based , avalon group , consisting of multiple entities along the information services value chain ranging from strategy and performance improvement consulting , business research and marketing analytics serving global clients with group revenues of ~ $ 37mn in 2013 and employing > 1700 people .\nin a career spanning 20 + years , sridhar has been working with clients in the indian , chinese , middle east and european geographies on strategy and performance related engagements across a wide spectrum of manufacturing and service businesses . in the process , he has developed lasting relationships with industrialists and senior management professionals in companies / groups like ashok leyland , hero group , tvs & sons , claris lifesciences , rane group , asahi india , deepak fertilisers , dow chemical , dsm , etc . , in india and with businesses like omzest group , qatar development bank , ociped , me global , etc . in the middle east , by working with them on strategy and other consulting engagements\nmrs . mohana srinivasan is a chartered accountant by profession , an associate member of the institute of chartered accountants of india and certified associate of the indian institute of bankers ( caiib ) , aged about 59 years and has over three decades of professional experience .\nmr . kesavan sridharan , aged 62 years is a chartered and cost accountant by profession . started his career with dcm limited as management trainee , moved on to work as management consultant with tata consultancy services limited for about 5years till march 1982 . during his tenure with tata consultancy services , handled world bank projects in municipal administration , strategies in procurement by state agencies , ( state trading corporation , a govt of india enterprise ) . etc .\nhe joined ashok leyland in march , 1982 . after many years of exposure in all areas of finance function , he rose to become chief financial officer in april , 2004 . as part of management team , he was involved in strategic planning , investor relations , corporate governance , merger & acquisitions ; , joint ventures etc . apart from carrying on responsibilities relating to fund raising , taxation , accounting & reporting . he retired from the services of ashok leyland in august , 2013 .\n- have been elected to the southern regional council of cii and led its economic affairs and taxation sub - committee as co - chairman .\n- served as member of the accounting standards board of cii at the national level .\nmr . sudhanshu k tripathi , aged 56 years , is an electrical engineer and mba from xlri .\nhe specialises in large and group level entities , as his entire experience has been in large & multi - location organisations .\nhe has received various awards including business world award for outstanding contribution to the field of hr july ( 2015 ) .\nhe is a member of eastern regional council , aima ( all india mgmt . association ) : 1997 - 99 . associated with ficci , efi and rotary club of india , visiting faculty for xlri , indian institute of coal management and other management schools .\ndr . c bhaktavatsala rao holds a ph . d . degree in industrial management and an m . tech . degree in industrial engineering , both from the indian institute of technology madras , chennai , and a b . e . degree in mechanical engineering from sri venkateswara university , tirupati .\ncb rao has over 41 years of diversified experience in strategic and operational leadership of large companies in india , including subsidiaries of global mncs .\nin his most recent assignment , dr . cb rao served as president for india and as corporate officer of hospira , inc , now a pfizer company . he was managing director of hospira india for five years , virtually from inception in march 2010 and became executive chairman in march 2015 , serving till september 29 , 2015 . cb rao led the rapid development and diversification of indian operations through several brownfield and green - field projects , covering manufacturing and r & d ; domains in both injectable dosage forms and apis .\nin his earlier leadership assignment as deputy managing director at orchid ( 1998 - 2010 ) , dr rao was responsible for setting up and managing the formulations , drug discovery and biotechnology businesses of the company , besides heading multiple corporate functions including strategy , business development and global alliances for the company as a whole . dr rao played a key leadership role in the strategic transformation of orchid into an integrated pharmaceutical major , with presence across the total pharmaceutical value chain .\ncb ' s starting career assignments ( 1974 - 1978 ) were in state bank of india , tata motors and scooters india where he held executive and managerial responsibilities .\ndr . cb rao has to his credit over 135 papers , 40 of which have been published in referral research journals ( 2 of which in book form ) and over 100 of which have been featured in noted economic and business publications . five of his papers have been award - winners . he has been the recipient of times research foundation award for two years .\nin december 2008 , cb rao established his own blog under the name\nstrategy musings\n( cbrao2008 . blogspot . com ) where he has posted 330 serious analytical articles and business essays on several aspects of strategy and management .\nmr . markus wermers , aged 50 years , completed his graduation in engineering in 1990 from the faculty of vehicle engineering at fachhochschule , koeln in germany with the academic degree of diplom ingenieur . in 2014 , he completed the ross executive program of stephen m ross school of business of the university of michigan .\nduring his 24 years of distinguished career with federal mogul , mr . wermers has held global leadership positions in purchasing , sales & marketing , application engineering and quality in europe , the us and china across various divisions of the company . besides hands - on experience in these areas , he comes with strong business acumen .\nat present she is an associate partner of m / s . crawford bayley & co .\nprior to crawford bayley & co . she was an associate with dr . k . r . chandratre , practising company secretary , past president - institute of company secretaries of india , from may 2003 to may 2005 and with mr . neerajkishankaul , additional solicitor general , from august 2002 \u2013 april 2003 .\ngfr geschlossene fonds restrukturierung gmbh & co . kg , germany , a german real estate fund\npetainer innopac packaging systems private limited , a joint venture company of petainer uk .\nkancor ingredients limited , a subsdiary company of mane france with a shareholding of mr . sanjay mariwala\nmr dm reddy is an alumnus of iit , madras and nitie , mumbai . he has vast experience of 29 years in manufacturing & technology sectors in the areas of business turnarounds , technology management , manufacturing resource development , cost management , r & d ; and it .\nhe has worked in diverse companies and jvs with global leaders such as facit asia , eureka forbes , blue star , bpl sanyo refrigerators and fibcom india ltd .\nhis last assignment was at subros ltd as president & ceo , executive director , wherein he has played leading role to make it innovative and world class manufacturing organisation . under his mentorship subros has been awarded\nfuture ready factory - platinum award\nby frost & sullivan for india manufacturing excellence awards ( imea ) 2015 .\nin the field of banking , merchant banking . he has held senior positions in leading indian corporates ( including global experience ) having handled the areas of strategic & financial planning & control , mergers and acquisitions , resource mobilisation [ including long term / short term borrowings , equity / quasi equity funds ] , treasury management , budgetary control & variance analysis , financial modelling , internal control and audit compliance , secretarial & legal matters .\nhe has held the position of executive director & company secretary in ashok leyland limited .\nthe latest and most advanced facility at sipcot was established in the year 2007 . the facilities are manned by an experienced and committed team with expertise in development , production and delivery of the most complex foundry systems . the unit boasts of an air impulse moulding line and kunkel wagner machines . the capacity of the centre stands at an impressive72 , 000 mt .\nhe has just 2 weeks left & i need rs . 5 . 5 lakh to save him .\nthe government wants indian cars to be safer . but is the supply chain ready ?\ncopyright \u00a9 2018 bennett , coleman & co . ltd . all rights reserved . for reprint rights : times syndication service\nhero motocorp sales up 31 . 7 % in january at 6 , 41 , 501 units\nchoose your reason below and click on the report button . this will alert our moderators to take action\nwe will never share or display your email . you will be notified , only if others like your post .\nfor the quarter ended 31 - 12 - 2016 , the company has reported a standalone sales of rs 160 . 24 crore , up 3 . 17 % from last quarter sales of rs 155 . 33 crore and up 6 . 24 % from last year same quarter sales of rs 150 . 84 crore company has reported net profit after tax of rs - 22 . 76 crore in latest quarter .\ndate sources : live bse and nse 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prohibited .\ninitially promoted by british leyland , the foundry commenced commercial production in 1961 . since then the intricate castings manufactured at its high capacity plant has been catering to the major automobile industries across india .\nit makes grey iron and aluminum gravity die , casting for automobile , industrial engine , power generator , tractors as well as for defence application . their foundry products are ranging from 10kg to 300 kg in grey iron and 0 . 5 to 16 . 5 kg in aluminum gravity die castings .\nproduct ranges include cylinder blocks , cylinder heads , flywheels , flywheel housings , transmission casings , clutch plates , brake drums , intake manifolds and clutch housings for hcv , lcv and car segments . in fact in india , one vehicle out 3 in india is fitted with hfl made cylinder block casting .\ncylinder blocks , cylinder heads , flywheels , flywheel housings , transmission casings , clutch plates , brake drums , intake manifolds and clutch housings .\nexpansion by a greenfield project near hyderabad with a capacity of 10000 tons of gi castings per annum . with planned additional investment proposal of rs 150 crore in coming year .\nit has planned to put up a new hand moulding line with little bit of automation for producing heavy castings / low volumes to meet the domestic and export requirements .\nintegrated registrary management services pvt ltd . - ( formerly integrated enterprises ( india ) ltd )\nin jayalalithaa ' s rk nagar , results tomorrow . but everyone knows who won\nby continuing to use this site you consent to the use of cookies on your device as described in our cookie policy unless you have disabled them . you can change your cookie settings at any time but parts of our site will not function correctly without them .\nnew : get seamless access to urltoken at a great price . no additional sign - up required .\nin the year 1959 in the city of madras in south india , british leyland established an enterprise for the manufacture of automobile castings . the jobbing foundry commenced production in the year 1961 and took the first step to drive the nation ahead on the road to progress .\nurged by a keenness to prove its credentials the enterprise shaped its castings with great precision . in doing so , the company shaped its own success .\nfunds transfer via imps crosses rs 3 . 23 lakh cr in april - june quarter\nthis is neither an offer nor a solicitation to purchase or sell securities . the information and views contained on this site are believed to be reliable , but no responsibility ( or liability ) is accepted for errors of fact or opinion . writers and contributors may be trading in , or have positions in the securities mentioned in their articles . neither indianotes nor any of the contributors accepts any liability arising out of use of the above information / article . reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited .\nthe appointed date of merger has been kept as october 1 , 2016 . ashok leyland management expects the process to be completed by march / april 2017 .\nbriefing reporters , gopal mahadevan , ashok leyland chief financial officer said : \u201chfl has been a critical supplier of castings to ashok leyland and 36 per cent of hfl revenues come from ashok leyland . after considering several options , we have come to a conclusion to merge it with us . it will benefit all the stakeholders . in the short term , the losses will be subsumed into ashok leyland books , we will get tax benefits and there will be improvement in operation performance of hfl itself . \u201d\n\u201cwe are the only oem to have forging operations outside , while others had it internally . the merger will address several issues . it is going to be a win - win situation for both of us , \u201d he said .\nfor the 18 - month period ended march 31 , 2016 , hfl had a loss of rs . 394 crore , including exceptional losses of rs . 136 crore . the company has an accumulated 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{"id": 54457, "summary": [{"text": "consumer cellular is an american postpaid mobile virtual network operator founded by john marick and greg pryor in october 1995 .", "topic": 3}, {"text": "based in tigard , oregon , near portland , the company pioneered the no contract plan model , with a key focus of their marketing being retirees .", "topic": 38}, {"text": "in september 2008 , the company began working with aarp , helping to enlarge the consumer cellular 's subscriber base from around 30,000 customers in 2006 to more than two million in 2016 .", "topic": 2}, {"text": "the company received the top customer satisfaction ranking from consumer reports magazine in 2010 , 2011 , 2012 , 2013 , 2014 and 2016 .", "topic": 6}, {"text": "the company has also been named one of oregon 's fastest-growing companies , listed on the inc. 5000 growth list since 2009 , and ranked in the portland business journal 's top 100 oregon companies list every year since 2010 .", "topic": 16}, {"text": "the company operates using network capacity from at&t and t-mobile , and also resells at&t wholesale wireless services to other virtual operators as well . ", "topic": 29}], "title": "consumer cellular", "paragraphs": ["find out how consumer reports rated consumer cellular based on its annual survey of subscribers .\nwho ' s consumer cellular ? consumer cellular is one of the most established operators of cellular phone service in the u . s . our . . .\nconsumer cellular and u . s . cellular sit atop the new consumer reports cell service provider ratings ; at & t ; remains at the bottom\nconsumer cellular received consumer reports\u2019 highest rating for customer satisfaction for contract carriers in an article published in december .\ngrow fast with consumer cellular . learn about our current openings and apply today .\nus mobile operator consumer cellular has selected squaretrade to provide its customers with mobile phone protection plans . squaretrade protection plans will allow consumer cellular customers to replace damaged or broken phones via a monthly plan . squaretrade plans are available for consumer cellular subscribers to protect their devices and can be added for any new phone that consumer cellular offers .\nconsumer cellular is getting a spring tryout \u2013 in the cactus league , no less .\n\u201cboomers aren\u2019t that different from everybody else , \u201d said consumer cellular ceo john marick .\nbut that will be coming shortly ,\nsays consumer cellular ceo john marick .\n35 thoughts on\nconsumer cellular ranked highest in j . d . power study\nglassdoor gives you an inside look at what it ' s like to work at consumer cellular , including salaries , reviews , office photos , and more . this is the consumer cellular company profile . all content is posted anonymously by employees working at consumer cellular .\nwhile consumer cellular operates a niche business , it\u2019s a rapidly growing niche as baby boomers age and wireless technology becomes pervasive . consumer cellular\u2019s revenues hit $ 355 million last year .\nfor more information about the samsung a177 and additional consumer cellular product offerings , visit urltoken .\nconsumer cellular offers discounts to aarp members , including 5 % on monthly service . learn more\nu . s . cellular corporation | about us | company info | u . s . cellular\nconsumer cellular entered the home - phone market last year with the launch of a cellular base station that plugs into a home phone to carry incoming and outgoing calls over the mvno\u2019s cellular network .\nthat\u2019s on top of surpassing the 1 million subscriber point , which consumer cellular achieved last year .\nconsumer cellular has what many telecom companies want : a reseller contract with a national wireless carrier .\nremember , with consumer cellular you may change your plan at any time , no strings attached .\nconsumer cellular , the mobile carrier with the highest overall customer satisfaction according to nielsen mobile insights , announces the addition of the huawei mediapad t1 - 10 to its product line - up . this is consumer cellular ' s first tablet offering and is available through the consumer cellular website and call centers .\nconsumer cellular is among oregon\u2019s biggest technology businesses and fastest growing , though one of its least known .\nfor chronic users , consumer cellular ' s connect max plan offers 10 , 000 messages and 1 gigabyte of web data each month for $ 30 . that ' s not the typical consumer cellular user .\nconsumer cellular has been an aarp provider since 2008 . we offer aarp members special benefits , including :\nconsumer cellular is testing more advanced phones but doesn ' t have the iphone or other hot gadgets .\nfor a visual tour of consumer cellular ' s new headquarters , click through on the picture above .\nconsumer cellular is a national provider of cellular phones & services . our goal is to provide affordable , no contract cell phone plans & high - quality phones .\nthe oregonian quoted consumer cellular ceo john marick , but the company declined to offer details of the rollout .\nconsumer cellular ranks highest for the first time among wireless non - contract carriers , scoring 899 . consumer cellular performs particularly well across all six purchase experience factors , especially in offerings and promotions and cost of service .\nus mobile operator consumer cellular has renewed its agreement with the us national parks conservation association ( npca ) .\nus mobile operator consumer cellular has added the lg 930 and samsung galaxy exhilarate smartphones to its product portfolio .\naiming to broaden its market , consumer cellular is testing retail kiosks in sears stores around the portland area .\nconsumer cellular ranks highest among wireless non - contract carriers , scoring 871 . consumer cellular performs above the non - contract average in all four service channels and achieves an especially high score in the ars , then csr channel .\none factor that helped ease some angst was a growing relationship with aarp . around that time consumer cellular began advertising with the national group and exploring strategic partnerships . in 2008 consumer cellular became the association ' s preferred carrier .\na consumer cellular call center . the company , which long relied on phone sales for most of its business , now sells the greatest share of its phones through retail partnerships with sears and target . ( consumer cellular photo )\nthe portland business journal named consumer cellular one of the fastest - growing private 100 companies for the fifth year in a row . this month , the same publication named consumer cellular as one of oregon ' s most admired companies .\nit\u2019s an experiment to see if consumer cellular can gain the same kind of traction with target that it\u2019s had with sears , which stocks consumer cellular\u2019s phones across the country . the company expects a decision on a wider rollout by summer .\nconsumer cellular consumer cellular continues to show the value of good service at an affordable price backed by solid customer support . the company , known for its focus on retired / older customers , wins its third straight readers ' choice award .\nthe point isn\u2019t lost on marick , who notes that consumer cellular has always been nimble in adapting to its consumers .\nus mobile operator consumer cellular is set to introduce increased allowances for its voice and data plans starting on 1 august .\nconsumer cellular ceo john marick at the company ' s new headquarters in tigard . ( mike rogoway / the oregonian )\nhi . any idea when the iphone consumer cellular app will be updated ? it stopped working 45 days ago . thanks\nconsumer cellular for the fourth year in a row , consumer cellular wins our readers ' choice award . the company offers an affordable , reliable service backed by top - notch customer support . unlike google ' s project fi , consumer cellular offers a wide variety of popular , modern smartphones including the iphone 7 and 7 plus and the samsung galaxy s7 .\nstill , the overall ratings offer unique insight , and it ' s probably no coincidence that consumer cellular received the highest consumer reports score in five of the last six years .\nconsumer cellular has long marketed its phones through aarp , which claims 40 million senior citizens as members . that drives tens of thousands of people to consumer cellular ' s website or phone sales centers , in tigard , redmond and in arizona .\nthe portland business journal honored consumer cellular in 2016 by placing the company on its annual list of oregon ' s 100 fastest - growing companies . this was the seventh consecutive year consumer cellular earned a spot among oregon ' s top performers .\nconsumer cellular sits at the top of a ranking based on a survey of nearly 90 , 000 consumer reports subscribers . not only did consumer cellular top the charts , all of the companies that scored the highest in overall consumer satisfaction were small carriers . and not one of the\nbig four\ncarriers received a high score , according to the ranking .\nthe moto g also comes with 16 gb memory . will consumer cellular be offering that option as well as the 8gb ?\nus mobile operator consumer cellular has added a wireless home phone device to the company ' s product portfolio . the wireless home\nwhat\u2019s fueled the growth has been consumer cellular\u2019s targeting of the niche senior market , an effort boosted by a partnership with aarp .\nconsumer cellular , which was at the top of the ratings overall , also got a top - notch rating for customer support .\nus mobile operator consumer cellular has introduced lg escape smartphone . the lg escape supports the android 4 . 1 . 2 os and\n* the totals shown here are costs for your monthly consumer cellular service only . they do not include any taxes and fees .\ni applied online . the process took 3 weeks . i interviewed at consumer cellular ( portland , or ) in january 2014 .\nmaintaining consumer cellular ' s growth , however , may prove to be at least as challenging as building the company from scratch .\noregon business magazine selected consumer cellular as one of the 100 best companies to work for in oregon for the fourth consecutive year .\naarp closely monitors consumer cellular and its other retail partners , according to byck , checking to ensure that customer service meets aarp ' s specifications . he said his organization encouraged consumer cellular to add its new call center to ensure it could accommodate continued subscriber growth .\njohn marick , co - founder and ceo of consumer cellular , was selected as one of ernst & young ' s 2011 entrepreneur of the year finalists . john and his employees make consumer cellular different\u2013by providing affordable cell phone plans with no contract and exceptional service .\nabout consumer cellular consumer cellular , the exclusive wireless provider for aarp\u00ae members , was founded in 1995 on the belief that everyone should have affordable access to the safety and convenience of cellular service . the company provides its customers with simple , affordable cell phones and calling plans , guaranteed satisfaction and top - ranked customer support staff all located within the united states . plus , consumer cellular customers never have to sign a long - term contract in order to start service .\neven so , marick said consumer cellular ' s growth rate is cooling this year , dropping under 30 percent . slower growth is inevitable as companies grow , he said , but consumer cellular is also facing a saturated wireless market where cell phone ownership is almost universal .\nconsumer cellular thrived in the competitive wireless market by doing things differently . now , its rivals have learned many of the same tricks .\nwhen consumer cellular moved into its new headquarters last spring , it brought 250 employees with them . the office has capacity for 650 .\nconsumer cellular had also tested standalone stores and mall kiosks , but the results were disappointing . so it is working with target , already a major retail partner , to deputize the retailer ' s employees to provide customer service for consumer cellular phones inside its own stores .\nin 2012 , consumer cellular won inc . magazine ' s inaugural inc . hire power award for leading the way in creating american jobs . with more than 1 , 300 employees , consumer cellular is proud to be an entirely u . s . - based company .\nin october , consumer cellular began selling its affordable , no - contract wireless phones and plans at more than 1 , 800 target stores nationwide . target , the country ' s second largest general merchandise retailer , represents consumer cellular ' s largest retail partnership to date .\nconsumer cellular specializes in basic phones like this $ 30 model from a swedish company called doro . it\u2019s got big buttons for consumer cellular\u2019s senior citizen demographic and is hearing aid compatible . the company sells the phone online and at its kiosks in portland - area sears stores .\nin the newest satisfaction survey of consumer reports online subscribers , a provider called consumer cellular topped the ratings\u2014and at & t found itself at the bottom of the ratings for the second year in a row .\nit took no fewer than seven months of serious hunting in the tigard area before consumer cellular found the right fit for its new headquarters .\nthis year , consumer cellular had the iphone 6 and 6 plus within a week of the launch ( though supplies have been limited . )\nif you ' re under 50 you may not know the name - but among seniors , consumer cellular is rapidly becoming a household brand .\nas for consumer cellular ' s former tigard headquarters , marick said it ' s not been subleased yet , but they ' re trying .\nconsumer cellular ( urltoken ) , a national provider of wireless phones and services , announced the completion and official opening of its second u . s . - based customer support center in phoenix , ariz . consumer cellular also maintains a customer service facility at its headquarters in portland , ore .\nconsumer cellular emerged 15 years ago from mccaw communications , the redmond , wash . - based cell phone pioneer that became at & t wireless .\nso the onus is on consumer cellular to keep its service plans appealing and its customer service responsive to keep customers for as long as possible .\nconsumer cellular expects to continue its steady growth . the company will celebrate its 20th anniversary in 2015 and anticipates reaching two million customers in q4 .\nalways mindful of the consumer and our employees . consumer cellular was one of the first companies to offer affordable cellphone service to all , not just a privileged few . we stay ahead of their needs , and this mindset remains evident in how we invest in our employees , too . at consumer cellular , you can count on the reward of our success with :\neven better in consumer reports ' survey is u . s . cellular , which rated highest for customer satisfaction . it is available in 26 states .\nconsumer cellular ' s wholesale clients resell its plans to their customers under their own brand name , or private label . for several telecom companies , obtaining a reseller contract with consumer was vital to their long - term livelihood .\ndoes the moto g from consumer cellular have a sim chip ? i got the phone a few years ago but cannot remember if it does or not .\nconsumer cellular has grown its revenue from $ 17 million to $ 185 million in just six years by selling the newest technology to the oldest american consumers .\nworking at consumer cellular is both challenging and rewarding . we thrive from the excitement of creating innovative products and services that are truly valued by our customers .\non a web site that targets its wholesale customers , consumer says\nthe merger ultimately will give consumer cellular wholesale clients the ability to offer the most advanced services on the most extensive national network in the u . s .\nobviously , price is a big factor when choosing a wireless carrier , and even though\nvalue\nis one consumer reports ' metrics , you should check price carefully before considering a switch to consumer cellular or another service provider .\nin june of 2015 , consumer cellular was selected by careerbuilder as one of the \u201ctop companies to work for in arizona . \u201d careerbuilder , the largest online job site in north america , is a global leader in human capital solutions . this is the second time that consumer cellular has been featured on their list .\nyour phone should either be a consumer cellular phone , a phone previously used with at & t ; or t - mobile , or an unlocked gsm phone .\ncompany milestones consumer cellular ' s rapid growth allowed the company to reach two major milestones this year , 1 , 000 employees and 1 . 5 million customers :\nwe\u2019re pleased to announce that consumer cellular has partnered with best buy\u00ae to make the unique grandpad , powered by consumer cellular available at select stores . grandpad is our specially designed tablet that\u2019s customized for the convenience of older users . it\u2019s an excellent fit with best buy\u2019s expanding line of senior care solutions , focusing on . . .\nconsumer cellular a top - rated cellphone carrier and the exclusive wireless provider for aarp members , is set to end 2014 with 30 percent company growth and nearly 1 . 7 million customers . throughout the year , consumer cellular saw significant retail expansion , celebrated several major company milestones , and received noteworthy business awards and industry recognition .\nget help and support for your u . s . cellular device with interactive tutorials .\nbest cell phone company | awards page | about us | u . s . cellular\nmore than 1 , 800 target stores across the country will begin stocking phones from consumer cellular this week , the tigard company ' s biggest retail partnership to date .\nconsumer cellular markets cell phones to seniors , offering no - contract plans for everything from basic cell phones to apple ' s two new models of the iphone 6 .\npartnerships have been key to its growth , starting with the aarp and then expanding with a 2011 deal to put consumer cellular\u2019s phones in hundreds of sears stores nationwide .\nwith a wider territory from which to tap , consumer cellular\u2019s customer base grew to 700 , 000 this year and is projected to reach 900 , 000 this year .\nas an aarp member , monthly service with consumer cellular starts at under $ 15 a month , and includes a 5 % discount on service and usage every month .\nyou can find information about specific phones on our videos & manuals pages or find out more about consumer cellular\u2019s great plans and service on our support & faqs page .\nto this point , consumer cellular has attracted most of its customers through ads , direct mail and online . the phone comes in the mail with quick setup instructions .\nthe latest gizmo may never be necessary in consumer cellular ' s niche , according to patrick hayes , vice president of csmg , a communications strategy firm in boston .\nat 6 p . m . one friday night about a month ago , consumer cellular closed the doors on the tigard office it had called home for 14 years .\nthis year consumer cellular was ranked no . 1 in the mobile carrier category of pc magazine ' s readers ' choice awards survey , earning the highest marks for overall customer satisfaction . the survey findings also indicate that consumer cellular customers are more likely to recommend their carrier than customers of any other mobile carrier in the united states .\nthough target ' s brand is built on catering to young moms and families , marick said consumer cellular ' s approach isn ' t changing . it still targets older consumers , he said , and expects most of them will drop into a nearby target looking for a consumer cellular phone they saw advertised in a magazine or on tv .\nfrom the day we started consumer cellular in 1995 , our focus has been on finding ways to make the best modern technology accessible , and affordable , to users over 50 . that\u2019s why we\u2019re so delighted to introduce grandpad , powered by consumer cellular to our product selection . grandpad is a tablet that\u2019s customized for the convenience . . .\nblyskal , of consumer reports , says consumer cellular customers are more satisfied with their service , for the price , than with other carriers like at & t ; , which finished last in the survey of the top wireless carriers the past three years .\nconsumer cellular offers more phones , including the iphone x and samsung\u2019s galaxy s8 and note8 . it also pushes lesser - known models from alcatel , motorola , and zte .\npatricia s . , 41 , of pennsylvania recently switched to consumer cellular , and she enjoys being able to connect to facebook on the run with her new motorola bravo .\nconsumer cellular on twitter :\nshare your family history , photos & more with your smartphone by using the ancestry app . learn how in our blog : urltoken urltoken\nconsumer cellular thinks it has the answer to that question . the company , which tried outsourcing some of its customer service , brought everything back in house to ensure quality .\nthat ' s more than enough to accommodate consumer cellular ' s current workforce here of about 225 . in fact , the new space should handle up to 500 people .\nfurther demonstrating its commitment to customer satisfaction , consumer cellular has been accredited by the better business bureau since 1999 , continually earning a rating of a + or a - .\nmonthly plans start at $ 20 , half the cost of standard offerings from major wireless carriers , and basic phones are free . unlike mainstream cellular plans , consumer cellular customers don ' t sign a contract , though they do pay a $ 35 activation fee .\nconsumer cellular\ndefinitely are in an enviable position - - their potential is unlimited ,\nsaid john wonak , chief financial officer of chicago - based opex communications , which resells consumer ' s plans under the opex brand .\nthe carriers really don ' t make it easy for someone new to get into the business , and without a consumer cellular , someone like us couldn ' t do it any other way .\nin june 2017 , a consumer survey conducted by the nationwide customer experience firm market force information named consumer cellular the favorite wireless cellphone carrier among non - contract providers for the second year in a row . carriers were ranked in multiple categories to determine customer satisfaction and loyalty . consumer cellular came out on top for best value , best coverage , fewest dropped calls , easiest to change plan , and best flexibility , among others .\nconsumer ' s marick cannot disclose the names of the national carriers consumer resells , but he said that his company has a\ngreat relationship\nwith its carriers .\nconsumer cellular\u2019s phoenix expansion comes six months after the company celebrated double - digit annual revenue growth from nearly $ 65 million in 2008 to more than $ 100 million in 2009 .\ninitially , marick said , that means steering new consumer cellular customers , most of whom sign up online or over the phone , to target to pick up their new phone .\nconsumer cellular has founded its growth rate , 35 to 40 percent , to be sustainable and manageable \u2013 and isn\u2019t interested right now in taking risks that could jeopardize that success .\nafter starting out with a combination of private funds from marick and investors , as well as a small business administration loan , consumer cellular has operated debt - free for years .\nstill owned by the managers who founded the company , consumer cellular has resisted overtures from potential investors and possible acquirers . and that ' s not changing , according to marick .\neven if consumer cellular reaches its million - customer growth target , hayes said , the company will still be much too small to attract targeted competition from the biggest wireless carriers .\nconsumer cellular was recognized as one of the inc . 5000 fastest - growing companies for the sixth consecutive year , thanks to revenue growth of 157 percent between 2010 and 2013 .\nconsumer reports subscribers have rated consumer cellular highest in the magazine ' s annual review of cellphone service providers for 6 of the last 7 years . the 2017 rankings were compiled from a survey of over 100 , 000 subscribers , who graded carriers in eight different categories including value , voice and text quality , and customer support . consumer cellular ' s 2016 and 2017 composite scores of 89 out of 100 outpolled even the \u201cbig 4\u201d carriers !\none of oregon ' s largest - but least - known - tech companies , consumer cellular sells wireless phones and phone plans for seniors . when the big carriers were trying to lock subscribers to multi - year deals , pitching the latest smartphones , consumer cellular won over more than 2 million customers by offering relatively simple phones with no up - front commitment .\nthe new space will much better accommodate consumer cellular\u2019s existing workforce while also providing plenty of room for more . marick said the new office will comfortably fit up to 500 employees , a number that consumer will begin chipping away at with new hires in all areas soon .\nbest of all , as our customers know , you never have to sign a one or two - year contract to get a great phone for a great price from consumer cellular .\ni currently have the moto g 16gb version that i am using with consumer cellular . can you tell me how i can get it to send pictures in my text messages . thanks\nthat ' s up 20 percent from 2015 , a healthy growth rate at many companies but a worrying sign at consumer cellular , which averaged 35 percent in the prior five years .\nbring a phone or tablet you already own to u . s . cellular when you switch .\ncontact u . s . cellular\u00ae ' s business concierge or customer service for help and support .\nconsumer cellular which earns its fourth straight readers ' choice award , focuses on simplicity and value . if you ' re 50 or older , you get a discount on the service through aarp . consumer cellular offers over a dozen smartphones including both iphones and android and uses both at & t and t - mobile ' s networks . unlike project fi , however , consumer cellular gives you a sim for access to the network that they feel will work best for you . you only roam to the other network if the chosen network isn ' t available .\nconsumer cellular has tapped one of the wireless industry ' s last growth markets . its revenues surged by 57 percent last year , crossing the $ 100 million threshold for the first time .\nin many ways , consumer cellular seems more a marketing organization than wireless company . marick credits its partnerships , particularly a deal with aarp inked two years ago , for fueling its growth .\ni have been with consumer cellular for a few years and was ready to upgrade to a phone model you do not offer . read instructions re . unlocked phone and purchased it elsewhere . called you and i was immediately shipped the necessary sim card ( free ) . then called consumer cellular to activate and all went seamlessly ! thank you - very pleased with excellent service .\nretail expansion consumer cellular saw a substantial extension of its retail availability in 2014 , with its presence increasing by nearly 2 , 000 locations across the country . notable expansions include the following :\nconsumer cellular is the exclusive wireless provider for aarp members and a top - rated carrier that provides no contract cellphones and service plans to boomers and seniors . founded in 1995 on the belief that everyone should have affordable access to the safety and convenience of cellular service , consumer cellular is privately held with more than 400 employees . the portland , ore . - based company utilizes the nation ' s largest voice and data network , covering more than 296 million people - or 97 percent of the u . s . population . consumer cellular\u2019s cellphones and plans are sold nationwide at leading retailers such as sears and radioshack dealer franchise locations , as well as direct to consumers at\nconsumer reports has no commercial relationship with any advertiser or sponsor appearing on this web site .\nwith such a large customer base , the company has put an emphasis on consumer service .\nat sears , those in - store pickups gradually grew into in - store sales as sears personnel grew more familiar with the product . consumer cellular is hoping the same pattern repeats at target .\nthe consumer cellular plan changes announced here will save my wife about $ 20 / year + tax . she won ' t be running over her normal plan ' s data allowance any more .\nannual sales have climbed by at least 35 percent in each of the past several years , and consumer cellular expects that to continue this year \u2013 putting 2014 revenue just shy of $ 500 million .\nhad to dyor to make sense of this . turns out their data pricing is still uncompetitively higher than the current best rates . as a consumer , i find this cellular carrier to be lacking .\nthe feeling that we ' re hearing from everybody is that they ' re really liking it ,\nsaid john marick , ceo of consumer cellular .\nit ' s very comfortable .\nbased in lake oswego , consumer retains its standing as reseller by bringing national carriers incremental revenue that they otherwise wouldn ' t pursue or likely obtain . consumer cellular bills itself as a low - cost alternative for people who use cell phones infrequently , but want them for convenience and safety reasons .\nemployees at the new phoenix call center will provide sales and support for consumer cellular\u2019s wireless customers from a 39 , 000 - square - foot building near the arizona state university campus . currently , 24 new employees are trained and on the job , and another 80 will be hired by this september . later this year , consumer cellular plans to provide bi - lingual customer support from its phoenix location .\nconsumer cellular has been ranked the nation ' s no . 1 wireless carrier in a consumer reports survey the past three years , but it couldn ' t have done it without at & t . ; consumer cellular is so small that it ' s actually a wireless carrier without its own wireless network . it lives like a snail on at & t ; ' s whale tail as a\nmobile virtual network operator\nthat buys and resells space on at & t ; ' s network .\nconsumer cellular leases space on at & t ' s network , giving the small company a wireless footprint that covers most of the country . the privately held company is owned by marick and other managers .\nalready one of oregon ' s largest businesses , consumer cellular is crossing a half - billion dollars in sales this year and expects to sign up its 2 millionth customer by the end of the month .\nrest assured , your information remains private and only you , or a qualified consumer cellular representative , may have access to it . to learn more about our security policy , go to privacy and security .\nportland , ore . - - cellular mvno consumer cellular , which targets the 50 - plus age group with no - contract postpaid service , will substantially expand its brick - and - mortar presence this week when its products and services begin appearing in more than 1 , 800 target stores , the portland oregonian reported .\ngrew up in vancouver , bachelor ' s degree from university of portland followed by an mba from willamette university ' s george h . atkinson graduate school of management . worked at cellular one , where he met greg pryor . in 1995 , the friends co - founded consumer cellular ; pryor is chief operating officer .\nconsider a lower - priced carrier . when consumer reports compared 100 plans to similar alternatives in 21 matchups covering the full spectrum of plans , both prepaid and standard , consumer cellular came out on top . it had the best deal most often \u2013 in more than one out of three cases . savings usually ranged from $ 30 - 40 per month over pricier rivals such as verizon and at & t , though you might find a smaller selection of the hottest smart phones with smaller carriers such as consumer cellular .\nhalf of consumer cellular ' s new customers are members of aarp , which serves people 50 and older . it just extended its initial two - year deal with the oregon company to run through fall 2011 .\nin a 2012 survey sponsored by the oregonian , the largest news organization in the pacific northwest , consumer cellular was recognized as the # 1 mid - sized company to work for in the state of oregon .\nwithout consumer , wonak added , opex would focus entirely on growing its voice over internet protocol service .\nwe really try and go after the group that they ' re kind of avoiding ,\nsaid consumer cellular ceo john marick , 40 .\nwe can kind of fill a void in the marketplace .\nconsumer cellular now has 1 , 200 employees , divided among its three offices . to celebrate its anniversary , the company is paying employees a $ 20 bonus for each month they ' ve been with the company .\nit ' s available in 606 target stores nationwide , an example of the kind of personalized experience consumer cellular hopes will set the company apart and help push its sales growth back up , north of 30 percent .\nboth google and consumer cellular try to keep pricing simple . project fi costs $ 20 per month for unlimited domestic and international voice plus $ 10 per gigabyte of data , and it refunds you for data not used . consumer cellular works best if you ' re not a heavy data or voice user ; for $ 40 per month , you can get 1 , 500 minutes of domestic talk and 1 . 5gb of data .\nmarick was working with kirkland , wash . - based mccaw cellular communications \u2014 once the nation\u2019s largest cellular phone company \u2014 through its 1993 acquisition by at & t ; , which renamed the company at & t ; wireless .\nrefer a friend or family member to u . s . cellular and earn up to $ 550 per year .\nfind your closest u . s . cellular\u00ae store location to stop by or schedule an in - store appointment .\nthere ' s still room to grow at target , he said . the next step beyond that may be additional products marketed to existing customers . this year consumer cellular introduced a $ 150 cellular device seniors carry with them at all times , around their neck or on a belt , to call for help at virtually any moment .\nproject fi , a prepaid service launched by google last year , got high marks for value , availability , and its data service . but it didn\u2019t do as well as consumer cellular when it came to voice quality .\nbut many people , seniors especially , want to see a device before they sign up for it . so consumer cellular has been working to place its phones in retail settings , including sears stores in the portland area .\nsmaller may be better smaller companies continue to be the customer - service stars in this industry . consumer cellular topped the ratings at 88 out of 100 points . it received high marks for service , value and customer support . u . s . cellular ( 75 ) and credo mobile ( 73 ) all scored higher than the majors .\npower users should note that consumer cellular is a good candidate for a hand - me - down phone , too . so if you want to set up grandma or grandpa with inexpensive cell service , all it takes is a phone once used with at & t ; ' s service \u2014 that includes iphones \u2014 or an unlocked gsm phone . consumer cellular provides a free sim card , with no activation fee , that makes the phone operable .\nthe success of consumer cellular is attributed to its strategy of providing services for a niche market and the strength of the mvno\u2019s customer service operations . consumer cellular targeted its services towards the niche market of consumers who are 50 years of age and higher . in order to gain a substantial portion of its target demographic , the mvno developed a marketing strategy that could reach a substantial number of its consumers and designed services that properly cater to its target consumers . in order to reach its target consumers , consumer cellular is working with the aarp to allow the mvno to advertise its services to the association\u2019s members . this is a mutually beneficial relationship between the two entities , as consumer cellular shares with the aarp a portion of its revenue from the members of the non - profit organization . the company also made sure that its plans and some of its device offerings are simple enough for the elderly to use and understand . its customer service operation is also viewed by consumer cellular as one of its biggest strength , with the mvno ensuring that its customers feel that the company is devoted to resolving their issues with its services .\nif you ' re looking for a cell - phone service with no contract , a small company called consumer cellular came out on top . people found it offers great value . but it has a limited choice of phones .\nconsumer cellular distinguishes itself not through the phones - - it carries a selection of utilitarian models from motorola , nokia and others - - but through straightforward service plans , with low upfront costs and no long - term commitment .\nthe new headquarters , near the junction of highway 217 and interstate 5 , spans two buildings and 82 , 140 square feet . that ' s nearly double consumer cellular ' s prior office , three miles to the south .\ncorporate friend of tourism award - u . s . cellular coliseum bloomington - normal area convention and visitor ' s bureau\nconsumer , which offers cellular phones and mobile services aimed largely at the senior market , announced yesterday that it will be moving into a new headquarters at 12123 and 12447 s . w . 69th ave . in tigard this summer .\ni am really interested in signing up for consumer cellular but i want the motorola g ( 2014 ) . the only one offer on your site is the motorola g 1st generation . when will the ( 2014 ) be available ?\nso consumer cellular has stepped up marketing , with local tv ads and more training for sears ' personnel . results have improved , according to marick , but it ' s too early to know how successful the partnership can be .\nconsumer cellular also is getting a crash course in new technologies as the next generation of senior citizen taps into social networks , mobile apps and other hot technologies . aarp sees increasing demand for gadgets among its members , byck noted .\nin just 22 years , consumer cellular soared to success by keeping mobile communications simple , affordable and free of contracts . unlike typical nationwide providers of cellular phones and services , we\u2019re family - owned and operated . despite dramatic growth , we\u2019ve kept our small - business culture . it\u2019s as true to our brand now as when we opened our doors in 1995 .\nciting data from media measurement firm the nielsen co . , consumer cellular said smartphone ownership in the third quarter of 2011 grew 76 percent for consumers aged 55 to 64 , and 50 percent for the 64 - and - up set .\nfrom there he co - founded consumer cellular as a re - seller of at & t ; products , with the idea of designing service plans aimed at consumers who wanted a phone for convenience and security rather than regular daily use .\nuncertainty awaits , agrees john marick , consumer cellular ' s chief executive and co - founder . but , he said , the company has found success through simplicity , and it believes the principles that grew the business will sustain it .\nin 2017 , consumer cellular was listed as one of america\u2019s fastest growing private companies for the ninth year in a row . the honor was bestowed by inc . magazine , which has published its annual inc . 5000 rankings since 2007 .\ncan you guess which u . s . wireless provider makes its customers the happiest ? hint : it ' s not at & t , verizon wireless , sprint or t - mobile . it ' s a relatively small , independent company you may have never hear of , called consumer cellular , at least according to a recent consumer satisfaction survey .\nunrivaled , award - winning customer service . consistently rated highly by consumer reports , pc magazine , j . d . power and nielsen , consumer cellular offers flexible plans that comfortably align with our customers\u2019 needs and tastes . come join our team . feel proud knowing you\u2019re part of a great company with high integrity . and , grow fast with us .\nprivately held consumer cellular markets cell phones to seniors \u2013 offering low - cost , no - contract plans for people who want a mobile phone but don\u2019t use it heavily , and don\u2019t want to pay the big cell phone companies\u2019 monthly fees .\nits customers are getting older , after all , and new generations of seniors are more tech savvy , with an appetite for smart phones and other sophisticated gadgets that don ' t fit consumer cellular ' s do - it - simple model .\nmarick , a former mccaw marketer , and two former colleagues started consumer cellular by piggybacking on their old company ' s network . he licenses cell phone minutes from at & t to provide his customers with coast - to - coast service .\n\u201cconsumer cellular takes great pride in putting our customers first , and we\u2019re continuously looking for ways to better serve our members . our phoenix expansion allows us to meet the demands of our expanding customer base by providing additional time zone coverage , increased data security , and emergency back - up customer support when needed , \u201d said john marick , ceo of consumer cellular . \u201cwe chose to locate the new call center in phoenix because of its excellent talent pool and business - friendly environment . \u201d\nthree of the country ' s biggest cellular companies received some of the lowest scores in consumer reports\u2019 2017 cell - phone service survey , which rates carriers both big and small on overall customer satisfaction and various aspects of service reliability and customer support .\nconsumer cellular hired its 1 , 000th full - time employee in may , reflecting steady growth in employment at all three of the company ' s locations \u2013 the portland headquarters and fulfillment center as well as call centers in phoenix , ariz . and redmond , ore . in september , consumer cellular relocated its phoenix customer support center to a new 85 , 000 - square - foot facility in tempe . the larger space will allow the company to hire an additional 300 employees by may 2015 .\nconsumer reports is the world\u2019s largest and most trusted nonprofit , consumer organization working to improve the lives of consumers by driving marketplace change . founded in 1936 , consumer reports has achieved substantial gains for consumers on health reform , food and product safety , financial reform , and other issues . the organization has advanced important policies to cut hospital - acquired infections , prohibit predatory lending practices and combat dangerous toxins in food . consumer reports tests and rates thousands of products and services in its 50 - plus labs , state - of - the - art auto test center and consumer research center . consumers union , a division of consumer reports , works for pro - consumer laws and regulations in washington , d . c . , the states , and in the marketplace . with more than eight million subscribers to its flagship magazine , website and other publications , consumer reports accepts no advertising , payment or other support from the companies whose products it evaluates .\nnever heard of consumer cellular ? the tigard , ore . , company has only 1 million subscribers , including 15 , 488 in connecticut . at & t ; had 1 . 2 million new smartphone subscribers alone in the first three months of 2013 .\nwell , this time around , consumer cellular is at it again . as revealed by marick via the carrier\u2019s official blog , the postpaid mvno is boosting both the number of text messages and the amount of data its customers can use every month on select\ngrowing at an annual rate of roughly 35 percent in each of the past six years , consumer cellular is on pace to top $ 1 billion in annual revenue by 2018 - provided it can maintain that pace . provided it can maintain that pace .\nin the much the same way that seniors move into smaller homes , sell their second cars or unload storage closets as they age , many also will want to scale back their phone plans . consumer cellular can capitalize by emphasizing flexible , affordable plans .\nin may , consumer cellular began expanding its retail footprint in sears stores nationwide for the third time since the two companies ' partnership began in 2011 . the increased presence in more than 750 stores nationwide included new , larger displays and additional smartphone offerings .\nthis year\u2019s scores are based on information provided by 119 , 772 consumer reports subscribers who use traditional or prepaid cellular services . ( we combined prepaid and traditional services into one set of ratings rather than breaking them out as we have in the past . )\nan early and enduring partnership with aarp helped establish consumer cellular ' s brand . the target deal is the company ' s second major retail deal \u2013 it has a similar arrangement with sears - - and follows a successful tryout with target earlier this year .\nconsumer cellular also customized the interface of the motorola bravo so customers can access their account through a free mobile application . the all - new application allows customers , with a push of a button , to view their minute and data usage and manage their account .\nso consumer cellular is refining its marketing approach and partnerships , seeking to revive its growth by connecting more closely with customers . with more than 100 million americans older than 50 , marick said , there ' s still plenty of opportunity for his company to expand .\n\u201ctarget could be the next one , \u201d said consumer cellular chief executive john marick . \u201cthey\u2019ve got 1 , 800 stores across the country . you do the math \u2013 you don\u2019t have to sell too many phones at each one for that to really add up . \u201d\nso increasing the growth rate may be less important in the long run than holding on to existing customers . hayes said consumer cellular takes a big risk because its customers don ' t sign contracts and are free to drop service - - what the industry calls churn .\nconsumer cellular says it ' s outgrowing its headquarters and call center in tigard ( above ) , but hasn ' t settled on a next step . it just doubled the size of a call center in arizona . ( brent wojahn / oregonian file photo ( 2012 ) )\nconsumer cellular depends on customer service centers in tigard ( above ) , redmond and in arizona to connect with customers . it has a growing retail presence , though , selling its phone in sears stores - - and now in target . ( brent wojahn / the oregonian )\nas consumer cellular builds scale , it ' s adding partnerships and marketing initiatives previously out of reach . in addition to target , the company has begun airing national television ads on\ngood morning america ,\nthe hallmark channel and other programs and networks with high senior viewership .\nwe ' re very grateful to them ,\nwonak said .\nit was a very important relationship to get into with them . there are a handful of companies that can do what consumer cellular can - - offer a wholesale private label with a national network .\nthe tigard company turns 20 on thursday , thriving in a niche of the fiercely competitive cell phone market . consumer cellular focuses exclusively on seniors , marketing its no - contract phones through a partnership with aarp and two of the nation ' s largest retailers , sears and target .\ntarget wants to see immediate results , marick said , and will be making decisions about what it will stock this fall by early summer . so the key to making the new partnership work will be demonstrating that consumer cellular can drive shoppers to its stores , and doing it quickly .\nfounded in 1995 , consumer cellular is still owned by marick and the other executives who run it . they have fielded calls from potential investors over the years , and interest has increased along with the company\u2019s scale . marick said the company isn\u2019t talking with prospective investors or buyers now .\nover the past four years , though , its retail partnerships with sears and target have provided nearly all of consumer cellular ' s growth . the company ' s phones have been in sears stores since 2011 , and a deal last year put them in 1 , 800 target stores .\nanticipating rapid expansion again in 2010 , the privately held company is opening a new call center next month in phoenix , ariz . , and nurturing a fledgling relationship with sears . consumer cellular has a half - million customers now , a number it hopes to double within three years .\nconsumer cellular customers don\u2019t sign long - term contracts . instead , the company offers monthly service plans that start as low as $ 10 per month , and text and web browsing options starting as low as $ 2 . 50 per month for 100 text messages and 4 megabytes of data ."]}
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runs one of the largest and most successful comprehensive lettings departments in london and has won numerous national awards for the consistently excellent service .\nchestertons international are experienced in helping buyers find their ideal overseas property , whether for permanent relocation , a holiday home or a real estate investment .\nchestertons acted as agents for the phillimore estate , the church commissioners and the hyde park estate , and at one time managed over 735 acres in central london . chestertons also played a major role in three industry institutions , the royal institution of chartered surveyors ( rics ) , college of estate management and the chartered auctioneers &\nthere are so many reasons to take advantage of what gibraltar has to offer and we believe there is no better agent than chestertons to help you achieve this .\nchestertons gibraltar is part of the international property firm established in london in 1805 . we have a team of twelve dedicated staff serving our local and international client base .\nhaving purchased a property through chestertons would i recommend them to family or friends , yes i would as well as using them myself to buy or sell in the future .\nusing our strong working relationships with many companies in the uk and overseas , we help companies and their employees to find properties . chestertons is the agent of choice for sourcing corporate accommodation .\njust one of the amazing performances in action today for @ makemusicdayuk a beautiful backdrop from @ chestertons rooftop . don\u2019t miss the procession ending with live performance at the scoop at 7 . 30pm # atlondonbridge # makemusicday urltoken\nchestertons has one of the largest and most successful lettings departments in london and we know how difficult and time - consuming it can be to be a landlord , regardless of whether you have one property or a portfolio .\nat chestertons portugal we know our business and our markets like no one else . we help thousands of clients buy , sell , rent and manage their properties . our professional and friendly team are here to help you .\nto successfully manage this process and to get the best price and results for the seller , chestertons\u2019 sales teams use not only their knowledge and experience , but also their skill and the ability to come up with solutions to every issue .\nthe necessity to find the perfect apartment and sell your present property almost simultaneously is a very difficult proposition even in sunny safe gibraltar . the fact that chestertons achieved this feat in less than two weeks to completion is a wonderfu . . .\nwarwick avenue is the closest tube station . exit onto warwick avenue and walk east along clifton gardens for 400 yards at which stage the street name changes to clifton road . you will find chestertons estate agents on the left , opposite tescos .\nchestertons\u2019 lettings department works proactively to ensure that the best possible rents and terms are achieved for landlords , but at the same time we are careful to do everything in our power to protect our landlords\u2019 investments through our stringent lettings and compliance processes .\nchestertons international is one of the world ' s leading property consultancies and estate agents . we offer a full range of property - related services , backed by over 200 years of experience and an unparalleled commitment to providing the highest levels of service .\nhe told tomorrow magazine \u201chaving known chris and jacqui from ocean country for many years and identifying with their honesty , ethics and work practice , joining them in the chestertons project was , for me , a perfect scenario , a match made in heaven .\nover the last six or seven years i have bought and sold several properties using the services of chestertons and always found them to be efficient , friendly and accurate in their property management and pricing . i have no hesitation in recommending their serv . . .\nin 2008 , the group merged with humberts , who operated 34 offices around the uk . humberts also owned the farleys brand . in november 2013 , the board decided to split the group into two separate brands and businesses with chestertons retaining the farleys business .\nthoroughly enjoyed being part of @ middlesex _ ccc first superskills ! a day filled with cricket based competitions all to raise awareness of their commitment to developing women and girl ' s cricket . it ' s safe to say team chestertons is feeling sore today . urltoken\nchestertons refurbishment team understands better than most , that the appearance of a property effects the way that a potential tenant or buyer views it . we provide advice on how best to present your property ; with a view to maximising its value and achieving a quicker sale or rental .\nchestertons are on the majority of the leading bank panels and the company carries substantial professional indemnity cover . all valuations are undertaken in accordance with the rics valuation professional standards ( the red book ) and carried out by qualified members of the rics , who are also registered valuers .\nlondon is one of the world\u2019s most exciting cities and is a global hub for business , finance , culture and entertainment . chestertons specialises in london property , and with one of the largest networks of offices across the capital , we know this amazing city like no one else .\nchestertons malta opened its doors to business in march of 2012 . the maltese head office is located in paceville , overlooking the beautiful and tranquil spinola palace gardens . our branches may be found in the most central parts of malta : paceville , st . julians and santa venera . 2016 is proving to be a very bright year for chestertons malta . one new central branch has already opened in santa venera earlier this year , while two more branches will be opening their doors for business in the coming months in the very popular towns of sliema and gzira . urltoken\nchestertons is steeped in a long and distinguished history , serving the upmarket neighbourhoods of the london residential property market . in addition , it has established itself as a leading provider of professional property services on an international basis with a network of offices that spans five continents and 12 countries .\nchestertons ' new homes division provides the opportunity to review the finest new build properties , be it \u2018off plan\u2019 or those recently completed . we specialise in the sale of new residential developments . our team offers many years of experience advising upon and selling many different types of new home .\nfounded in 1805 , the year in which nelson defeated the combined naval forces of france and spain in the battle of trafalgar , when charles chesterton was sent to kensington by his father to start his own business . chestertons has identified the algarve\u2019s west coast as a burgeoning real estate market .\nfrom our mayfair offices , the chestertons international department is on hand to advise clients seeking to purchase or sell property overseas . in addition to having one of the largest networks of offices in london , our clients also benefit from our substantial international network , stretching across five continents and 17 countries .\nliving within this community , few people in the real estate business know vale da telha and its people as well as him . and once the partnership between chestertons and ocean country was agreed , the new portuguese operation instantly identified matt as the man they wanted to head up their west coast operations .\nour expert property sales team provides in - depth knowledge of international real estate across 5 continents recommending properties to match lifestyles and guiding buyers through every step of the property purchase process . with over 50 years experience collectively in the international market chestertons international offers you the knowledge and support that you expect .\nchestertons\u2019 lettings department works proactively to ensure that we find the best quality tenants and achieve the best possible rents and terms for landlords , but at the same time we are careful to do everything in our power to protect our landlords\u2019 investments and our tenants\u2019 well - being through our stringent lettings and compliance processes .\nchestertons prime property sourcing service is a bespoke facility for clients looking for a more efficient way to purchase property whilst avoiding any conflicts of interest . whether you are looking to expand your investment portfolio or find a new family home , our sourcing team work on your behalf to guide you towards your perfect purchase .\nchestertons malta is your local real estate agency providing services in residential sales and letting , commercial sales and letting , property management , international sales , relocation and valuation . although an international company with a global reach , each of the chesterton\u2019s branches fully embrace the role as the local agent in each of its communities .\ngraduates and new starters chestertons graduate services offers interns , new starters and graduates a free accommodation service that provides them with advice , support and an excellent service in finding a property . personal account managers are available to give presentations and attend graduate fairs to ensure your new employees are settled once they start their new job .\nin 2005 , chestertons international ( as it was then known ) went into receivership following a series of poor acquisitions , shareholder disputes and high debt levels . this resulted in the collapse of the group and just eleven residential estate agency offices in central london were left when the business was acquired by one of the current shareholders .\noriginally established as a small land agent in 1805 , chestertons has grown to become one of the most recognised and highly respected names in property . today we operate a network of over 70 international offices offering advice on all areas of property from residential sales , lettings and property management through to finance , commercial investment and professional services .\njames started his career with chestertons in 2007 as a sales negotiator , working in hampstead and st . john ' s wood before settling in little venice in early 2013 . with over 10 years\u2019 experience in the industry he has in depth knowledge of his local market place and prides himself on providing sound advice to buyers and sellers alike .\nwhether you are a first - time buyer or a seasoned investor , buying property in london can be a complicated , time - consuming and stressful process , but by buying through chestertons , you will benefit from the knowledge and expertise of some of the industry\u2019s most experienced professionals , who work hard with both buyers and sellers to do everything they can to ensure a smooth and successful transaction .\nchestertons is the london and international property specialist and we know our markets like no one else , every year helping thousands of people buy and sell their homes and investment properties . with 35 offices across the capital , we have one of the largest networks in london , as well as a strong international presence around the globe and have some of the capital\u2019s best properties coming onto the market every day .\nto successfully manage this process and to get the best price and results for the seller , chestertons\u2019 sales teams use not only their knowledge and experience , but also their skill and the ability to come up with solutions to every issue . and our support doesn\u2019t just stop after the keys have changed hands ; we continue to assist our buyers and sellers after completion and look to develop a long term relationship with them .\nfor letting agents : association of residential letting agents ( arla ) - including andrews , cbre , chestertons , douglas and gordon , knight frank , leaders , stirling ackroyd national approved lettings scheme ( nals ) - including foxtons and spicerhaart , owners of the well - known london letting agent brands haart and felicity j lord . royal institution of chartered surveyors ( rics ) - including savills uk association of letting agents ( ukala )\nless than a year since its launch last may , the london rental standard is going from strength to strength with 307 letting agent firms signed up and eight accrediting bodies licensed under the scheme . it has been adopted by 10 of the biggest names in the lettings industry , including spicerhaart ( haart and felicity j lord ) ; andrews ; cbre ; chestertons ; douglas and gordon ; savills ; knight frank ; leaders ; foxtons ; and stirling ackroyd .\nour island has a variety of properties on offer when it comes to real estate for sale or to let , from luxury penthouses and cosy houses of characters to modern office spaces and car garages . browse through our extensive database to find the perfect property for you . for more information about chestertons and our services click on who we are , what we do and why malta , alternatively you may contact us by phone on + ( 356 ) 79284217 or enquiries @ urltoken .\ndisclaimer : the information about this agent is provided by the agent themselves as an advertisement for their agency services . rightmove is not endorsing this agent and makes no warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of the advertisement or any linked or associated information , and rightmove does not check or verify the accuracy of the content . the information is generated , provided and maintained by chestertons overseas limited , london . please contact the agent directly to obtain further information about their property services .\nmags has been in the industry for 17 years . after graduating in bsc surveying she worked for 2 years in st james\u2019s for commercial surveyors . following that she had a very successful 12 year career with a large , well respected independent agent covering areas such as west kensington , fulham , battersea , chiswick & chelsea . in 2008 she took a sabbatical and travelled around the world . upon her return in 2010 she joined chestertons , initially in our sloane avenue office . she has been our lettings director in our hugely successful little venice office for over 4 years where , with her 9 strong team , she continues to dominate the area while developing an unparalleled reputation for excellence .\nmore than 115 , 000 rented homes across the city are now badged under the mayor\u2019s london rental standard , the capital\u2019s first city - wide badge of accreditation to improve the experience of landlords and tenants .\nlondoners either letting or renting through every london branch of these firms are assured that they , and every landlord or agent displaying the london rental standard badge , have met the mayor\u2019s set of core commitments and training levels to offer tenants a better , more professional service . these include transparent fees , better property conditions , better communications between landlords and tenants , improved response times and repairs , and protected deposits .\nthirty per cent of london\u2019s households now live in rented homes , and by the mid - 2020s the number of renters is predicted to overtake the number of homeowners in the capital . in the last ten years the number of families with children renting in london has risen 10 per cent to almost a third . yet 85 per cent of landlords are not aware of core legislation that protects renters and 61 per cent have no professional management training .\nthe london rental standard is fast becoming an important feature of london\u2019s lettings industry , helping londoners to pick between the huge array of landlords and agents on offer in the capital . it helps landlords and agents to understand their responsibilities to their tenants and to equip them with the knowledge they need to protect themselves from mistakes which can incur hefty costs and leave tenants disgruntled .\ntoday , the mayor called on all remaining letting agents and landlords to sign up to the london rental standard , and help to stamp out rogue agents or landlords in every corner of the city .\nthe mayor of london boris johnson said : \u201cthis enthusiastic take - up from agents across the capital is testament to the great success of our new and growing london rental standard scheme . with more and more of london\u2019s workforce and young families now living in rented homes , this sector has a vital part to play in helping to meeting the capital\u2019s housing needs . the rental standard is improving the experience of everyone involved with a clear code of good practice , and i encourage every agent , landlord and tenant to seek it out and sign up . \u201d\ntheresa wallace , head of lettings customer relations at savills , said : \u201cwe fully support raising professional standards in the capital\u2019s private rented sector and signed up to the mayor\u2019s rental standard at the first opportunity . as an industry , we are united in our goal to eliminate the small minority of rogue landlords and agents who neglect their responsibilities and bring the industry into disrepute . \u201c\nstirling ackroyd\u2019s lettings director , alexander jones , said : \u201cthe london rental standard is proving extremely positive for london\u2019s rental sector , giving tenants a better understanding of which agents are regulated , a more informed choice at the very start of the rental process , and improving services and the reputation of the sector . \u201d\nlori thompson , director of customer services and compliance at foxtons , said :\nas part of our accreditation , all our senior lettings employees have undertaken intensive training courses achieving nals or arla qualifications and we encourage other lettings agents to join the london rental standard benefitting their customers and employees alike .\nthe london rental standard is supported by a range of commercial partners including endsleigh insurance , mydeposits the deposit protection scheme , and flat share site easyroommate . com . these supporters are offering discounts and incentives to landlords and agents to encourage them to sign up to the scheme and create a better rental sector .\nit is also supported by all the lettings agent trade associations , arla , rics , nals and ukala ( uk association of lettings agents ) , all of whom can provide letting agents with lrs accreditation .\ndavid cox , arla managing director , said : \u201cwe are a proud supporter of the london rental standard ( lrs ) . this bold initiative is designed to raise professional standards in the capital\u2019s private rented sector by providing a consistent benchmark of accreditation for consumers . arla believes in maintaining the highest professional standards in the sector and therefore fully supports the aims of the lrs . we have long campaigned for regulation of the private rented sector , and it is crucial we eliminate the small minority of unscrupulous landlords and agents who neglect their responsibilities and bring our industry into disrepute . we are proud to be working with the mayor on this first step towards a more regulated industry\u201d .\nthe london rental standard is the capital\u2019s first ever city - wide badge of accreditation , to help millions of londoners rent with confidence , and to give the city\u2019s 300 , 000 landlords peace of mind that they are complying with the law and doing the right thing . it brings together seven landlord accreditation schemes to operate under a single framework . the full london rental standard can be downloaded at : urltoken and urltoken\nunscrupulous landlords and letting agents will have \u2018nowhere to hide\u2019 as the mayor launched a public online database .\na london scheme offering workers an interest free loan to pay for their deposit on a rented home is going nationwide .\na fairer deal for tenants and landlords moved a step closer today as the mayor published his london rental standard .\nwe use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website . find out more about cookies in our privacy policy .\nchesterton , the upmarket estate agent , has gone into receivership only weeks after staging a prestigious event to celebrate its 200th anniversary .\nreceivers were called in overnight on monday , and 300 of the 700 staff have already been made redundant , mainly from the commercial property side of the business , which is likely to be shut down .\nthe firm , which was founded by a relative of the writer gk chesterton in 1805 , is a casualty of the property market slowdown .\nhowever , last night it was looking likely that a buyer would soon be found for the residential business , which is still operating . there have already been a number of\nserious expressions of interest\nin parts of the company .\na spokesman for receivers grant thornton said the firm had been making\nsignificant losses\nfor several years . in the past seven months alone , the commercial side has racked up losses of more than \u00a32m .\nchesterton is based in london and bristol , with 36 branch offices across the country from edinburgh to plymouth . the residential business is based in the capital and specialises in properties costing more than \u00a3500 , 000 .\nin january the firm hosted a champagne reception at the national gallery in london to launch its year - long bicentenary celebrations . it was founded by charles chesterton after his father , who ran a poultry business , sent him to seek his fortune in kensington - which was then a rural village west of london .\ncharles set up a poultry farm there , but by the 19th century he was diversifying into estate management . his first client was william phillimore . the phillimore estate , covering 25 acres in kensington is still a client .\nchesterton was a plc until it was acquired by private owners in 2003 and delisted a year ago . about 87 % of chesterton ltd is controlled by a subsidiary of resurge , a venture capital company run by jonathan rowland - the dotcom millionaire at the centre of a landmark divorce case .\n\u00a9 2018 guardian news and media limited or its affiliated companies . all rights reserved .\neach year , rics\u2019 governing council elects a president , a president elect and a senior vice president . the term for these positions is usually one year , with the holders taking office in november .\njohn clutton , one of the most eminent surveyors of his generation , became the first president of rics in 1868 . his opening address identified the challenges of the time for the growing surveying profession including the great diversity of the surveyor\u2019s work and how indispensable surveyors had become to society . to date , there have been 135 different post - holders .\nwe want to safeguard our future workforce by attracting a diverse mix of people with different backgrounds and experiences . see how we\u2019re doing by following # surveyingthefuture\nbuy - to - let demand has \u2018collapsed\u2019 in prime london says . . .\nto read this post , you need an active membership . if you have a membership login below , otherwise join prime resi today .\n\u2018once - in - a - lifetime opportunity\u2019 to own the grade ii . . .\nselecting a tag , contributor ( author ) or section will only display articles .\nwelcome to propertyweek . com . as with all websites , we use cookies . read our policy here . we ' ll assume we have your consent to use cookies for future visits once agreed .\nhumberts and chesterton are to be merged to create a stronger business in the face of the recession .\nthe mercantile group , which owns both companies , will combine the two to create a business with 60 offices across the country , half of which will be in london .\nrobert bartlett , chesterton \u2019s chief executive , will become chief executive of the merged company , chesteron humberts . david hebditch , humberts\u2019 interim managing director , will head the company\u2019s rural practice .\n\u2018we\u2019ve identified significant cost and revenue benefits between the businesses which would provide a secure future for the company and enable us to give a broader service offering to our clients , \u2019 said bartlett .\nchesterton has 23 offices in london and the south east , as well as offices in st tropez , gibraltar , lake como , singapore and australia .\nhumberts has 34 offices across the country including four in london . it also owns kensington and chelsea estate agent farleys and fulham and battersea estate agent wellingtons . both will be part of the new company with farley keeping its name .\nsalah mussa , who chairs the mercentile group , will become chairman of the new business .\ndws has acquired a \u20ac92 . 25m ( \u00a381 . 8m ) six asset logistics portfolio across france for its pan - european core real estate fund .\nkit malthouse , mp for north west hampshire , has been appointed as the new minister of state for housing , the fifth minister to hold the position in the last three years .\ncolliers international has expanded its retail division with the appointment of lizzie knights , who has joined from bnp paribas real estate as a surveyor .\nthrough our marketing , our corporate services department\u2019s relationships with london\u2019s major employers and our international network of offices , we have a large database of the best quality tenants looking for a wide variety of properties .\neach of our experienced , arla qualified lettings teams are experts in london\u2019s lettings market and always up - to - date with the changes in legislation which continue to affect our clients . we ensure that we provide all the guidance and advice necessary for keeping both landlords and tenants protected .\nwe listen carefully to your requirements , striving to find you the right property for you , and will support you throughout the entire purchase process , from the first viewing to the exchanging of keys and beyond . our commitment to service is second - to - none and we are regularly recognised by industry awards , including being named ' uk sales agency of the year 2014 ' .\nwith offices covering most of the world , we have a wide range of properties to choose from . please select your country of interest below .\nwhether your interest is for a golf - side property , somewhere by the sea , a ski - friendly chalet or a\nwinter sun\nretreat , choose your lifestyle here .\nif you ' re looking for an apartment , a villa , a chateau or even considering an investment opportunity , then select the type of property here .\nif you are considering selling your property , in europe , africa or the caribbean .\nexpert local knowledge in the areas we cover , our location guides can help with buying 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the real estate market in malta is booming and has lots to offer for our locals as well as anyone interested in relocating to our island . in our increasing economy , incentives and schemes are widely available to all , including the first time buyer scheme , the no need for an aip permit for expats buying property in special designated areas ( sda ) , micro invest tax credit scheme , urban conservation area scheme , rental tax scheme and the malta residence and visa programme .\nany location central gozo northern sliema & st . julians southern southern eastern attard bahar ic - caghaq bahrija balzan bidnija birguma birkirkara birzebbuga bugibba burmarrad cospicua ( bormla ) dingli fgura floriana fort cambridge gharghur ghaxaq gozo - fontana gozo - fort chambray gozo - ghajnsielem gozo - gharb gozo - ghasri gozo - kempinski residences gozo - kercem gozo - marsalforn gozo - mgarr gozo - munxar gozo - nadur gozo - qala gozo - qbajjar gozo - rabat gozo - san lawrenz gozo - sannat gozo - xaghra gozo - zebbug guardamangia gudja gzira hamrun high ridge iklin kalkara kappara kirkop lija luqa madliena madliena village maghtab manikata marsa marsascala marsaxlokk mdina mellieha mgarr mizieb mosta mqabba mriehel msida mtahleb mtarfa naxxar paceville paola ( rahal gdid ) pembroke pendergardens pieta portomaso qawra qormi qrendi rabat safi salina san gwann san pawl tat - targa santa venera senglea ( isla ) siggiewi sliema smartcity st . andrews st . julians st . paul ' s bay swatar swieqi ta ' giorni ta ' l - ibrag ta ' xbiex tal - handaq tarxien the gardens tigne point valletta vittoriosa ( birgu ) wardija xemxija xghajra zabbar zebbiegh zebbug zejtun zurrieq\nit was established by charles chesterton in 1805 when he was sent to kensington by his father to start his own business . charles became the agent for the phillimore estate in kensington . charles was also agent for the phoenix insurance group , now part of royal & sun alliance , a churchwarden and a prominent figure in the kensington vestry . the business was successfully continued by charles\u2019 son arthur chesterton who , in 1830 established chesterton & sons with his sons edward and sidney rawlins and ownership remained in the family until 1980 .\nsince inception , the business has established itself as one of the leading residential agents in london . throughout its history , it has been involved in significant property developments , including valuations of the three famous kensington high street stores , derry & toms , pontings and barkers in 1929 . it boasts an impressive client base including notable celebrities , politicians and sports personalities such as robbie williams , sharon osbourne , sir john major and sir stirling moss .\nestate agents institute , who merged with rics in 1970 . it also had two of its executives serve as president of rics ( sir henry wells in 1965 and the last direct member of the chesterton family , sir oliver chesterton in 1968 ) .\nunder the leadership of chief executive , robert bartlett , hired in early 2006 to re - energise the business , and the current management team , the business grew to over 30 offices across london through a combination of greenfield openings and targeted acquisitions and developed a strong international business of 18 offices in over 12 countries and five continents . the group has particularly focused its international growth within the middle east .\nover the last few months i\u2019ve been working on an historical overview of one of london\u2019s grandest estates \u2013 the wellcome trust estate ( formerly the smith charity estate ) in south kensington . the brochure has just gone live on a new website for farleys estate agents .\ntoday , the wellcome trust estate covers some of the most sought after residential property in london . however , prior to the grand victorian homes this part of london was known for its nursery grounds and market gardens . large scale property development took place throughout the 19th century with two main architects , george basevi and charles freake .\nto optimise your experience on our website . if you continue we ' ll assume that you are happy to receive our cookies . however , if you would like to , you can\nstandard geographic charges from landlines and mobiles apply and calls may be included in your telecom provider ' s call package .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 strict / / en\nurltoken\nyou may be trying to access this site from a secured browser on the server . please enable scripts and reload this page .\nit looks like your browser does not have javascript enabled . please turn on javascript and try again .\ngibraltar is part of the european union and is one of fourteen british overseas territories . it is fully compliant with the oecd ( organisation for economic cooperation and development ) taxation model and is on the imf ( international monetary fund ) white list . gibraltar has strong links with the uk albeit has its own constitution and own fiscal independence .\nit is approx 2 . 5 sq miles in size and has a population of some 32 , 000 although this figure increases by up to 12 , 000 each day , as many workers commute in from spain .\nthe percentage of undeveloped land is extremely small when one excludes the rocky cliffs and steep sloping upper rock . it is estimated that 70 % of gibraltar\u2019s 32 , 500 population live on reclaimed land , predominantly on the west side of gibraltar .\nthe currency is \u00a3 sterling , interest rates are set by the bank of england , the law is based upon uk law and many well known uk high street brands and restaurants are here , for example : marks and spencer ; morrisons ; next ; mothercare ; top shop ; oasis ; monsoon , costa coffee , pizza express . plus natwest bank , lloyds bank , newcastle building society and leeds building society .\nthe economy ( measured by the gdp \u2013 gross domestic product ) has grown consistently in every year in the 21st century , sometimes by as much as 10 % . this is relatively unique in europe and much of the world . the number of jobs continues to grow year on year and currently exceeds 24 , 000 .\nas a member of the eu , companies may passport their services to the 450 million potential customers across the eu from gibraltar . this has led to a vibrant financial and gaming sector in gibraltar regulated by independent statutory bodies .\nin addition to high street brands , gibraltar is home to an ever increasing number of international companies including : kpmg ; pwc ; deloittes ; grant thornton ; societe general ; labrokes , william hill , bet365 , betfred , gala , coral , betvic plus many others .\ngibraltar has a fascinating history and is a popular tourist destination . it boasts a climate averaging 320 sunny days a year , easy access to spain ( 40 golf courses within an hour\u2019s drive of the border ) , is virtually free of serious crime and is home to a wide variety of religions existing harmoniously in an integrated and friendly environment .\nland tenure in gibraltar follows uk principles . land and property are held on a freehold or leasehold basis , with the latter taking various forms , depending on the length of the lease term and whether residential or commercial . it is not the policy of the government to grant freeholds . those freeholds that do exist are historical and are mostly concentrated in the central town area . it is common to make available crown lands and property on long leasehold terms , usually for 99 or 150 years .\nproperty law is also broadly based on the uk system . there are no restrictions on foreign nationals purchasing , except in some residential developments jointly owned by individuals and government , where purchasers must qualify as eligible for government housing .\ngibraltar has two residential property markets : i ) government owned and / or funded ( local market ) and ii ) privately owned and / or funded ( open market ) .\nthe local market is better defined as properties built with government funding which may only be occupied by persons with a minimum of 3 year gibraltar residency . most properties in this category are rented by the government to individual local tenants . some are now owned by the occupant ( with the 3 year residency rule prevailing ) whilst an increasing minority are owned on a shared basis ( usually but not always 50 / 50 ) with the government as a means of encouraging property ownership . the local market properties account for some 50 % of the entire housing stock .\nlocal market properties must be utilised as the main residence and may not be let out . they are therefore , unsuitable for investors .\nthe open property market in gibraltar is available to any owner or occupant . standard demand and supply principles apply . property acquisition as an investment has a demonstrable track record in gibraltar and we estimate that one quarter of the open market properties are rented privately by landlords for normally , but not necessarily , 12 month terms .\nthe open market property prices trade at significantly more ( up to 100 % on a like for like basis ) than the local market due to the lack of restrictive usage clauses .\nthe gibraltar stamp duties act 2005 ( as amended by the stamp duties ( amendment ) act 2010 ) relates to all transactions involving real estate property situated in gibraltar . the rates of duty applicable are as follows :\nii . 2 % on the first \u00a3250 , 000 and 5 . 5 % on the balance , where the property value exceeds \u00a3200 , 000 but does not exceed \u00a3350 , 000 , and\niii . 3 % on the first \u00a3350 , 000 and 3 . 5 % on the balance where the property value exceeds \u00a3350 , 000\nadditionally , if the property is purchased with the assistance of a mortgage , stamp duty is charged at the rate of 0 . 13 % where the amount borrowed does not exceed \u00a3200 , 000 and 0 . 20 % for amounts in excess of \u00a3200 , 000 .\ncompared with the uk and spain , 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", "topic": 39}], "title": "vemma", "paragraphs": ["( vemma ) affiliates do not primarily earn bonuses for actual sales of vemma products .\nconversely , ( vemma ) provide no guidance on where to market or sell vemma products .\nvemma and the ftc reached a settlement in a lawsuit that claimed vemma was a pyramid scheme .\nvemma nutrition ' s product lineup included , from left , vemma , next verve and bod - e .\nvemma preliminary injunction order . . . first take time for the industry and vemma to press the reset button\nyeah , i think thompsons inclusion in the vemma team is to comfort the vemma affilates and keep them together .\nmeanwhile vultures are openly circling the official vemma fb fanclub page , pushing other mlm companies on shell shocked vemma reps .\ninstead , vemma rewards affiliates for personally purchasing vemma products to maintain bonus eligibility , and for recruiting others who likewise purchase vemma products to maintain bonus eligibility ( qualifying for commissions ) .\nvemma\u2019s compensation plan won\u2019t change ; they will just describe it differently in updated terms to better explain how vemma does business .\n( vemma\u2019s ) sales and marketing activities and their compensation plan place little emphasis on sales to consumers outside of the vemma organization .\n( vemma ) emphasize ( affiliate ) recruitment over product sales and stress the importance of recruiting new participants into the vemma program .\nvemma ceo and founder , benson keith\nbk\nboreyko , made 7 , 500 times more than three - quarters of vemma affliates last year . ( photo courtesy of vemma ) read more .\nalkazin presented himself and his family as an illustration of the lucrative income a vemma affiliate could supposedly earn from the vemma business opportunity .\nin the warning pdf you reference i didn\u2019t see vemma named specifically . was vemma mentioned in the email he sent out with the attachment ?\nfor example , beginning in january vemma will no longer call members a brand partner ; instead , vemma will use the term\naffiliate\n.\ntempe ' s vemma settles with ftc ; fined $ 238 million , admits no wrongdoing vemma and the ftc reached a settlement in a lawsuit that claimed vemma was a pyramid scheme . check out this story on urltoken urltoken\nthe complaint names vemma nutrition company , vemma international holdings , benson k . boreyko ( b . k . boreyko ) and tom alkazin as defendants .\nin contrast to ( vemma\u2019s ) numerous claims regarding profitability and the unlimited income potential associated with vemma , the vast majority of affiliates make no money .\nthis is exactly what is taking place with vemma at the moment . contrary to the rumor mill , vemma has not been shut down by the ftc !\nall you have to do is share our premium , innovative vemma products with affiliates and customers who purchase products and help others create their own vemma businesses .\nhe said the websites and videos referenced by the ftc actually show\nthe emphasis on product sales at vemma , and the efforts by vemma to create in the minds of affiliates realistic income goals from the sale of vemma products .\nvemma\u2019s success also has sharpened the focus of consumer groups on its practices . some , noting the heavy emphasis on recruitment , have called vemma a pyramid scheme .\nfor more information on tina . org\u2019s special investigation of vemma , click here .\nrusching told urltoken that affiliates of vemma are also distributing products without proper licenses .\nproblem viewing this email ? click here to view it on vemma . com .\ni haven\u2019t been up to date on vemma corporate for a number of years .\nwith thompson now representing vemma i doubt he\u2019s going to spend time liveblogging it .\nvemma ceo benson keith\nbk\nboreyko made roughly $ 12 million in 2013 \u2014 7 , 500 times more than three - quarters of vemma affiliates and distributors .\nthis decision arrives after several months of close cooperation between vemma and the antitrust authority . during this time , vemma has openly disclosed documents and information regarding its business .\nif you\u2019d like more info on vemma , or training on how to build your vemma business , be sure and subscribe to my email list and connect with me .\nin numerous instances \u2026 defendants have failed to disclose , or disclose adequately , that vemma\u2019s structure ensures that most consumers who become vemma affiliates will not earn substantial income .\nagain vemma was classified as a pyramid scheme for teaching and encouraging its members to recruit others to the program instead of teaching them how to ethically promote vemma products .\nvemma is a private mlm company that sells health products , energy drinks , weight management products etc . vemma was founded in 2004 by benson k . lauren , and karen boreyko . vemma\u2019s headquarters is located in tempe , arizona of the united states .\nabout vemma founded in 2004 by bk boreyko and his two sisters , karen and lauren , vemma nutrition company enjoyed $ 100 + million growth last year as one of the premier industry leaders specializing in premium liquid nutrition . every month , thousands of new customers experience the positive difference of the clinically studied vemma formula . the vemma brands include the clinically studied verve \u00ae healthy energy drink and vemma bod - e \u00ae , a weight loss line . vemma is headquartered in tempe , arizona , and distributes its products through global affiliate marketing . for more information , please visit vemma . com .\nbut a us consumer group critical of vemma and the mlm industry isn\u2019t buying it .\nonly 27 % of associates were eligible for bonuses by regularly ordering products from vemma .\nfor more information on the complaints received by the ftc regarding vemma , click here .\nclick here for more information on whether vemma should be calling its energy drink healthy .\nto build a solid foundation for optimal health we developed the clinically studied vemma formula .\nplease click here for vemma ' s contact information by country for brand partner services .\nvemma corporate headquarters , 8322 e . hartford dr . , scottsdale , az 85255 usa\nvemma\u2019s changes were cited by tina as being mere window dressing . the watchdog group quoted vemma ceo benson k boreyko as saying , \u201cvemma\u2019s compensation plan won\u2019t change ; we\u2019ll just describe it differently in updated terms to better explain how we do business . \u201d \u200b\non recruiting individuals to participate in vemma as affiliates and encouraging them to purchase vemma products in connection with such participation , rather than selling products to ultimate - user consumers .\nsince the ftc action against vemma was announced , i\u2019ve been reading a lot of talk from the mlm world about how ridiculous it is to target vemma\u2019s use of autoship .\nm norway : \u201cit\u2019s a bump in the road\u201d , according to some vemma supporters .\nthere is no motive for anyone to purchase vemma products except for the recruitment commissions .\n\u2026 and the lawsuit does not mention how many millionaires vemma has created either . \ud83d\ude42\nincluded in bk boreyko ' s ( ceo vemma ) video blog see - below is the first mention of vemma 2 . 0 coming in january 2014 \u2014 an all - new way to describe and think about how vemma represents itself in the marketplace with increased transparency .\ngiven defendant alkazin\u2019s history of participating in vemma\u2019s pyramid scheme and making deceptive income claims about vemma\u2019s business opportunity , his involvement with a vemma - like marketing program poses potential economic harm to consumers and warrants the court\u2019s placing him under an injunction to prevent future consumer harm .\nanother problem with vemma that i would like to bring to your attention is that vemma has had many complaints over the last few years and if you take a look at the screenshot from a trusted source urltoken you will realize that vemma is not a reliable company .\na plane flies over vemma headquaters in tempe , arizona . ( click to enlarge images )\nvemma prohibited from resuming normal operations ; judge rules company will be supervised by federal monitor .\n( in january , a key herbalife distributor , anthony powell left to join vemma . )\nif you would like to submit a complaint to urltoken about vemma , use this form .\ntherefore , we have decided to transition our new vision business operations to vemma nutrition company .\nalex morton , a former top earner in vemma , is not named in the lawsuit .\ni believe with detailed communication between vemma legal and compliance teams , they should be able to present to the courts all the facts to show that vemma isn\u2019t an illegal pyramid scheme .\noz : with thompson now representing vemma i doubt he\u2019s going to spend time liveblogging it .\nthe main problem with vemma is that if you want to make any money with this program you need to pay for one of the packs vemma has to offer to its members .\ni think instead of that vemma should teach their affiliates how to create quality content for their affiliate websites and by this they will be able to drive a good amount of people from search engines looking for vemma products . but it looks like it\u2019s not in vemma\u2019s focus .\nvemma makes unrealistic claims and most of their members according to ftc don\u2019t make any money .\nthese restrictions will follow boreyko around , regardless if he operates vemma or some other company .\nvemma lawyers questioned bosley over her interpretation of the\nultimate user ,\nsuggesting that affiliates were buying the product just like other consumers . she admitted she did not interview vemma affiliates or review internal vemma financial documents before concluding the company operated as a pyramid scheme . bosley acknowledged she never requested financials from the ftc and based her conclusions on youtube videos of vemma\nhome events\nsales meetings , internet presentations and materials obtained from vemma ' s website .\nis thrilled to congratulate brian mcmullen for advancing to one of the highest ranks in vemma : pinnacle ! brian now joins vemma number - one income earners and star pinnacles , tom and bethany alkazin , as the only other person in vemma history to have hit this prestigious rank .\nin response to recent criticisms about vemma , boreyko says the company simply needs to improve its messaging .\nit honestly hurts because vemma\u2019s like one of my kids ,\nhe says .\nanother consumer , lisa white , said her autistic son depends on vemma for nutrition . she said vemma has given her peace of mind and she wants the product back on the market .\nthis is considered an assault on the mlm industry as if vemma is taken out \u2013 other companies might do so as well . this is because many other businesses operate on vemma\u2019s model as well . if vemma is removed it\u2019ll set precedent to take out the other businesses as well .\nno non - authorized health claims were reported on vemma\u2019s products , packaging or website ( cfr .\nbut keep warns that vemma\u2019s marketing structure sends the wrong message to young adults . he said :\nvemma offers no meaningful discounts or incentives to encourage retail sales ,\nthe ftc said .\nsigns promoting vemma hand outside the us airways center in phoenix . ( click to enlarge images )\nvemma founder and ceo benson k . boreyko in federal court in 2014 criticized the ftc investigation .\nthe ftc described the settlement as \u201cdismantling the alleged pyramid at the center of vemma\u2019s operation . \u201d\nmost vemma products contain the vemma formula , a blend of 12 essential vitamins , plant - sourced minerals , mangosteen superfruit , organic glyconutrient - rich aloe vera and green tea in every serving .\nthe ftc complaint against vemma was filed on the 17th of august in an arizona district court .\nin truth and fact \u2026 consumers who become vemma affiliates are not likely to earn substantial income .\nthis additional information would be material to consumers in deciding whether to participate in the vemma program .\nrelief defendant bethany alkazin , has received \u2026 funds or other assets from ( vemma ) that are traceable to funds obtained from ( vemma\u2019s ) customers through the deceptive acts or practices described herein .\nto date i have not seen a response from b . k . boreyko or vemma corporate .\nunfortunately dooly has not explained why he thinks vemma is not a product based recruiting pyramid scheme .\nthe legal team will have to show that the majority of vemma affiliates were not on autoship .\nin 2013 vemma has started positioning itself as an affiliate marketing company . and like any other mlm program , vemma is mainly focused on recruiting young people as distributors through a high compensation plan .\nat a minimum , vemma should press the reset button on its relationship with customers and distributors .\n3 . [ vemma encourages ] individual [ s ] [ to ] become an affiliate by purchasing an\naffiliate pack ,\nwhich costs approximately $ 500 or $ 600 and which contains a mixture of various vemma products , audio and video recordings , print materials , and vemma branded items .\none of the cornerstones of alkazin\u2019s response is his lack of control over vemma . this , alakzin claims , means he should not be held as responsible as those who actually had control of vemma .\nand if vemma goes down , expect a lot of collateral damage . bob proctor , pretty darn famous self - help speaker , has wife and daughter in vemma , pretty darn high level too , raking in at least 15k a month in commissions each . bob himself appeared at many vemma events .\nvemma has agreed to eliminate several bonuses that required buying huge amounts of product and recruiting additional people .\nending the requirement that associates must enroll two associates into vemma to qualify for a \u201ccycle bonus . \u201d\nvemma , the high - flying company behind verve energy drinks , wants to stay off regulators\u2019 radar .\nfeel the power of protein and kick start your day properly with the one and only vemma shake .\nour # 2018 family portrait . what is your favorite # vemma product from the current lineup ? urltoken\nthe science behind all vemma products is our highest priority . to ensure the best quality , we :\n( vemma ) opportunity events are meetings designed to motivate and train affiliates and to recruit new affiliates .\nthis one is all about retail folks , specifically the lack of it going on inside of vemma .\nin numerous instances \u2026 defendants have represented \u2026 that individuals have earned substantial income from participation in the vemma program , and that any consumer who becomes a vemma affiliate has the ability to earn substantial income .\nhe says the ftc lawsuit does not mention the price , efficacy or science of vemma products which are excellent . further the lawsuit does not mention the consumer protection offered by the vemma buy back policy .\nin his june 9th deposition with the ftc , alkazin claims to still hold his vemma affiliate position .\nas you can see , jessica rich from ftc organization says that vemma is an illegal pyramid scheme .\ntestimony on tuesday revealed vemma has about 100 employees and up to 400 , 000 active affiliates worldwide .\nthe ftc shut down vemma for being a pyramid scheme - - could herbalife ltd . be next ?\n2 . defendants repeatedly tout that vemma can provide anyone an easy path to financial freedom and independence .\nto read the complaint and stipulated final order in ftc v . vemma nutrition company , click here .\nore than two months after news broke of a potential settlement , friday marked the release of the ftc\u2019s final order against vemma and founder bk boreyko . despite some exacting standards , vemma\u2019s ability to conduct business remains intact . what the settlement means for vemma\u2019s long - term viability remains a mystery , but the ftc\u2019s actions against herbalife and vemma indicate a shift to a new regulatory attitude : majority retail or death !\nwhether you\u2019re just wanting to learn more about the vemma business opportunity , the vemma products , or you\u2019re already a vemma brand partner and you\u2019d like to know how to build your income bigger , better , and faster , you\u2019re in the right place . i appreciate you stopping by and i\u2019m happy to help .\njudge forbids vemma to resume normal operations ; company to be supervised by federal monitor vemma prohibited from resuming normal operations ; judge rules company will be supervised by federal monitor . check out this story on urltoken urltoken\nby furnishing vemma affiliates with promotional materials to be used in recruiting new participants that contain false and misleading representations , ( vemma ) have provided the means and instrumentalities for the commission of deceptive acts and practices .\nthe rest are mlm high flyers who is worried about the entire industry without understanding the implications , on how badly vemma reflects on the entire mlm industry , esp . because vemma is a part of dsa .\nalkazin is is believed to have signed up as a xango affiliate after the ftc shut down vemma . our 2013 behindmlm review of xango identified concerns about a focus on affiliate autoship recruitment , not unlike vemma .\nthe ftc said vemma ' s unlawful business practices affected consumers throughout the united states and 50 other countries .\nthe settlement in the vemma case is not a surprise . shortly after the ftc filed its case , the federal judge overseeing it held that the ftc would likely succeed in demonstrating that vemma operated a pyramid scheme .\nreal people . real results . brand partners share their inspiring stories of vemma bod\u2022\u0113 success ! watch video .\nif you join vemma , you will be exposed to a variety of ways to earn extra cash . urltoken\nat the heart of the ftc complaint is the allegation that vemma has engaged in \u201cdeceptive and unlawful acts\u201d .\noz : majority of revenue in vemma is / was sourced from monthly affiliate orders instead of retail sales .\non the 24th august 2015 , the ftc shut down vemma under the tro , and seized all assets .\nvemma : vemma didn\u2019t have any distinction between sales leaders and non sales leaders . all distributors had the right to receive recruitment based rewards . they only had to pay for $ 150 worth of products each month .\nanyone who thinks the ftc haven\u2019t meticulously collected evidence ( including data from vemma themselves ) is kidding themselves .\nwe will attend the vemma \u2013 ftc hearing in phoenix on september 3 . maybe periscope the whole case .\nthe vemma case doesn\u2019t have similar elements ( e . g . multiple agencies against multiple reorganizing experts ) .\nalso , there is no any evidence that vemma\u2019s products are super products and can actually improve your health .\nvemma ceo and founder benson boreyko sat alongside more than a half - dozen lawyers representing various company officials .\nthe database also includes four other videos of the ceo : in one he states that vemma pm helps relieve pain ( before saying he can\u2019t say that ) ; in two others ( 1 , 2 ) boreyko says that some vemma products can help slow down the aging process ; and in the fourth video he is pictured on stage at a large vemma event reading the testimonial of a man who claims vemma helped treat his lupus .\nthe ftc\u2019s settlement with vemma marks the 26th pyramid scheme case filed by the agency in the last 40 years .\nunder the ftc agreement , vemma companies and ceo benson k . boreyko are banned from operating any business that :\nwhen zac fischl talks about the controversial sales company vemma , he speaks with the fervor of a true believer .\nproduct excellence , from concept to consumption , is what makes vemma \u00ae an industry leader specializing in premium nutrition .\ni sure hope the ftc drop the case or vemma find more evidence that they are compliant . thanks for sharing\npeople are saying that darik alexander , another vemma high level , joined morton over at jeunesse a while back .\nmy cell phone is blowing up with the news of vemma shutting down . first , take a deep breath .\non august 21 , 2015 , a court froze the assets of vemma and appointed a temporary receiver over the business pending a trial . as of 2014 , vemma earned over $ 200 million in global sales , the ftc said .\nboreyko said norway and italy were\na little bit difficult\nwhen it came to approving vemma\u2019s products for consumption or the company\u2019s compensation plan for its affiliates . colombia , the newest market , had required changes on vemma\u2019s labels .\nvemma founder and ceo bk boreyko shared at 2013 \u201call in\u201d convention that brian started out as a customer and just enjoyed the products for five years . then , something changed and he caught the vision of the vemma business opportunity .\nvemma executives fight ftc to reopen their tempe energy - drink company vemma officials were in federal court tuesday to end a government takeover of the company on allegations they are running a pyramid scheme . check out this story on urltoken urltoken\nitaly\u2019s competition and markets authority fined vemma about $ 140 , 000 as part of the ruling in march , which the company is appealing . vemma\u2019s founder , bk boreyko , said the arizona - based company is still operating in italy .\nthe ftc won ' t say if it is launching a formal investigation into vemma , but told nbc news it takes every complaint seriously . meanwhile , vemma continues to grow , bringing in $ 221 million in revenue last year alone .\nvemma\u2019s compensation plan won\u2019t change ; we\u2019ll just describe it differently in updated terms to better explain how we do business .\npractice , vemma ' s commercial practice does not constitute any violation . \u00bb ( cfr . par . 67 of the\nmore than 97 percent of vemma\u2019s affiliates earned $ 12 , 000 a year or less , according to the ftc .\nvemma launched in 2004 but struggled for years before becoming a social - media sensation . in 2008 , vemma partnered with the phoenix suns to sponsor a lounge at the us airways center . in 2011 and 2012 , vemma , started zeroing in on millennials with its so - called young people\u2019s revolution , a recruiting effort known in twitterspeak as # ypr .\na truck , left , outside vemma headquarters , right , in tempe , arizona . ( click to enlarge images )\n\u201cvemma wants to focus on rebuilding its business , \u201d the statement read , \u201cnot proving the ftc is wrong . \u201d\nthought we\u2019d have to wait for friday for this , but the ftc complaint against vemma has now been made public .\nvemma\u2019s compensation plan and its corresponding marketing activities dictate that at any particular time , the majority of affiliates lose money .\na hearing on the permanent injunction is scheduled for september 3rd , 2015 , and vemma will state its case then .\nit is possible that the hearing scheduled for september 3rd be postponed , if vemma asks for more time to prepare .\nobviously , vemma and herbalife are different companies , but the similarities between the two should at least be enough to give investors pause . those interested in herbalife should keep a close eye on vemma as its case with the ftc develops .\nin determining that vemma is a pyramid scheme , the agcm analyzed data from vemma\u2019s italian operations for the period september 2012 to june 2013 . while the agcm didn\u2019t divulge all the data because of confidentiality considerations , it revealed that it found :\ncarlucci said after leaving the company , he was insulted on facebook and in texts by vemma affiliates who called him a failure . what he didn\u2019t know is that a very small percentage of vemma affiliates actually make any money . he said ,\nvemma fans have been quick to dismiss the ftc\u2019s concerns online , with one salesman posting a video on twitter denouncing the agency as \u201cso dumb\u201d and \u201cslow - moving\u201d as he drank a bod - e burn , one of vemma\u2019s energy drinks .\nin summary , while defendant alkazin may not have had final control over vemma\u2019s compensation or marketing operations , he participated significantly by leveraging his success and credibility as vemma\u2019s top earner to promote the pyramid scheme and train others to do the same .\nalso , another problem with vemma company and their entire approach to business is that vemma does promise high payouts to its affiliates but can\u2019t deliver on the promises . they show luxury cars bought by some of their affiliates like on this image .\nthe ceo of vemma is benson k . boreyko better known as bk . the company was found back in 2004 . vemma has grossed over $ 221 million in revenue since 2013 . the company has been under investigation and shut down a few times due to the company operating under an injunction which restricts certain marketing activity and compensation methods . vemma primarily focuses on recruiting college aged people as distributors which the federal trade commission has received dozens of complaints about vemma from parents and college organizations .\nvemma nutrition company is a privately held multi - level marketing company that sells energy drinks , nutritional beverages and weight management products . vemma , which calls itself an affiliate marketing company , is based in tempe , arizona . it was founded in 2004 by benson k . boreyko and his sisters . vemma is an acronym for vitamins , essential minerals , mangosteen and aloe .\nseveral vemma supporters said this week that they should be able to get the product regardless of the outcome of the case .\nit is people thinking that can get rich tomorrow with no work and no effort that quit and call vemma a scam .\nall i hear ( from vemma ) are success stories but i haven\u2019t seen it with my own two eyes .\neven colleges \u2014 once vemma\u2019s turf \u2014 are fighting back : last summer , dean william keep at the college of new jersey was notified of vemma recruiters on campus from a student who had discovered stockpiles of energy drinks in his friend\u2019s dorm room .\nboreyko acknowledges that the changes at vemma , with revenues last year of about $ 200 million , could hurt sales initially .\nthen in late 2004 , vemma was born . a streamlined single product focus , with a simple 2 line pay plan .\nmy sisters and i founded vemma in 2004 , and it is rapidly growing as one of the premier industry leaders specializing in premium liquid nutrition . operating in over 50 countries , vemma is positioned for abundant growth with a strong product line and an unparalleled business opportunity . we know our parents would be proud to combine the new vision legacy with vemma\u2019s progressive approach . and , like new vision , vemma is focused on helping people live a better quality of life , both physically and financially .\nin numerous instances in connection with the advertising , marketing , promotion , offering for sale , or sale of the right to participate in the vemma program , defendants have represented \u2026 that consumers who become vemma affiliates are likely to earn substantial income .\nconsumer have suffered and will continue to suffer substantial injury as a result of ( vemma\u2019s ) violations of the ftc act .\nwell , neither did vemma at the time this complaint went down . infact the ftc complaint doesn\u2019t even mention mandatory autoship .\nthere is no real demand for the vemma product either inside or outside the compensation plan with no genuine ultimate - users .\nhi all . hope everyone is well . hate to burst vemma\u2019s bubble , but they can\u2019t live - broadcast the hearing .\nmarketing materials touting defendant alkazin\u2019s income and his status as top earner for the company were integral to vemma\u2019s pitch to consumers .\nmore generally , defendant alkazin was well familiar with vemma\u2019s compensation plan . he taught it to other affiliates on many occasions .\nmany people spend close to $ 1000 or even more with vemma while they can\u2019t make any money and feel completely frustrated .\nupdate 7 / 21 / 15 : vemma notified urltoken that it had terminated dr . john edward\u2019s distributorship on july 15 .\ntom alkazin , the architect of the \u201croadmap to success\u201d training booklet for vemma distributors and frequent speaker at vemma events , has been promoting xango , a utah - based mlm ( for which brad is a distributor ) . according to the ftc , which is seeking an injunction precluding alkazin from engaging in illegal activity , xango\u2019s business model \u201cshares certain similarities\u201d with vemma\u2019s past model .\na consumer group , truthinadvertising . org , criticized vemma\u2019s promotion of its affiliation with the nba\u2019s phoenix suns and tv health expert dr . mehmet oz . some young salesmen told the post those two affiliations proves vemma is on the up - and - up . but neither the team nor oz endorse the company . vemma donated money to an oz charity , according to truthinadvertising . org , which said many consumers have complained to the ftc that vemma is a pyramid scheme targeting high school and college students .\nthe ftc called the structure \u201ca classic pyramid scheme that compensated participants mainly for enrolling others in the network , rather than for retail sales based on legitimate consumer demand for vemma\u2019s beverages ,\nand received an injunction to shut down vemma ' s operations .\nmore than a year later , the two sides reached an agreement . vemma said in a statement said the settlement contained no admission of fault or proof of a pyramid scheme . vemma settled , it said , because fighting the complaint was too distracting .\nwe , as an industry , don\u2019t yet know the repercussions of ftc v . vemma . we can\u2019t know which , if any , of the new restrictions placed on vemma will become industry standards , nor whether this case is even about industry standards .\n1 . [ vemma ] targets young adults , including college students . . . vemma ' s . . . marketing materials prominently feature young , seemingly affluent individuals surrounded by conspicuous displays of wealth , such as luxury vehicles , jets , and yachts .\nunilateral measures were implemented to take into account the authority ' s specific concerns , including changes and simplification of vemma\u2019s compensation plan .\n\u201ci believe vemma\u2019s going to come out of this , and vemma\u2019s going to be fine as a company , \u201d said salesman brad sarver in his video . \u201cthe federal government does not like free enterprise . they do not like health and wellness companies . \u201d\nfor high school sophomore and vemma brand partner ben arend , vemma came along at just the right time . \u201cmy parents had been telling me i had to get a job . vemma\u2019s a great opportunity for young people . they agreed to support me with vemma , and i appreciate the flexibility of running my own business . sure , it\u2019s hard sometimes when your friends want to hang out on a friday night , but it\u2019s worth it . stick to your priorities . hard work pays off . \u201d ben has progressed rapidly with vemma , becoming the youngest diamond in the history of the company . he\u2019s on track to hitting platinum this month !\nlearn how you can make an extra $ 500 a month or more with the vemma opportunity . best network marketing company today .\nvemma products are independently tested by third - party laboratories for label claim verification , nsf / banned substances , purity and potency .\non the other hand , mlm companies like vemma , encourage all affiliates to go on autoship , making them a product based recruitment scheme . you will most probably find that over 90 % of vemma affiliates will be on autoship in order to earn commissions .\nit would have been rather meaningles to describe it as \u201cvemma shutdown , a $ 200 million lack of retail sale scheme\u201d . \ud83d\ude42\nthe regulator maintains that alkazin\u2019s role in vemma \u2018 meets the legal threshold of participation under section 5 of the ftc act \u2018 .\nhe was also aware of numerous news articles and publications that accused vemma of being a pyramid scheme well before the ftc\u2019s action .\nas you can see , vemma\u2019s products are not cheap and there is no guarantee that you will be able to sell them .\nvemma officials were in federal court tuesday to end a government takeover of the company on allegations they are running a pyramid scheme .\nthe ftc shut down vemma for being a pyramid scheme - - could herbalife ltd . be next ? - - the motley fool\nthe ftc is accusing vemma of tricking young people into thinking they can make an income with vemma . the reasoning behind it is that the ftc accuses vemma of focusing only on recruiters and not selling products . the \u201cusual\u201d model is to hire recruits to sell your company\u2019s products . then , these recruits sell the company\u2019s products and they hire their own recruits to sell products for them .\nin a different , but parallel fashion , the courts concluded in both burnlounge and vemma that purchases were incidental to the opportunity .\nwhen we shared park ' s sales pitch with vemma corporate , the company suspended him , telling nbc news that his statements were\ninaccurate and not representative of the company .\nvemma says it recently started to\noverhaul and improve\nits compliance program .\nwhat he has forgotten to mention in his article is that linville\u2019s vemma declaration , in support of the tro , clearly points out that italy found vemma sales to be tied to joining packages and autoship sales , with no emphasis on sale of products to consumers .\nas i said above , very few people experience success with programs like vemma and it very well applies to most mlm programs that i\u2019ve come across so far . according to vemma\u2019s official report , close to 80 % of their members never make any real money .\na few bucks at best . they can\u2019t even return their initial investment . and approx . 1 % of their members do alright with vemma program . all this means that vemma is by far not the best or even recommended program for earning an income online .\nvemma nutrition company ceo benson k . boreyko said the company is appealing the italian decision . in an email to urltoken boreyko said :\nvemma officials were in federal court on tuesday to end a government takeover of the company on allegations they are running a pyramid scheme .\nduring its campaign against herbalife pershing square released a study of anthony powell , a top distributor , who has since defected to vemma .\nvemma urges consumers to make an initial investment of at least $ 500 for an\naffiliate pack\nof products and business tools , according to the ftc complaint . affiliates also are pushed to buy $ 150 in vemma products each month to remain eligible for bonuses .\nvemma , which sells energy drinks such as verve and bod - e burn , was the focus of an enquirer investigation last year .\nalthough new vision will cease its operations , the same great pricing will be available on the most popular new vision products through vemma .\nthis is the chief grouse of the us ftc too , and makes the mention of the vemma , italian court finding completely relevant .\n6 . during company events and conventions , vemma presents the select few top earners with large checks representing their yearly or lifetime earnings .\nthe net result , opined the court , was that vemma forfeited its right to rely on personal use for qualification and commission purposes .\n\u201ci had bariatric surgery several years ago , \u201d vemma consumer rachel ulibarri said in an e - mail . \u201cvemma liquid multivitamin has made all the difference in the world to me . my body absorbs the vitamin right away and i have been healthy as a result . \u201d\nvemma\u2019s ceo and founder , benson keith\nbk\nboreyko , insists that vemma is not a pyramid scheme and that the same charge could be leveled at\nany corporation in america\u2026 [ which are all ] shaped like a pyramid . it doesn\u2019t mean its illegal .\nhe is pretty sure that vemma can get the tro reversed , and be allowed by the court to continue it\u2019s business while the lawsuit gets sorted out . he believes if the tro is reversed it will give vemma a strong footing to negotiate a settlement with the ftc .\njust last week , vemma was the number 1 trending story on facebook . not quite the way i thought we\u2019d get there , but an epic stage has been set for us to defend vemma , this amazing industry and the millions that count on it along with myself .\nclearly sensing that its business structure could be determined fundamentally flawed , vemma proposed on july 29 , november 26 and december 23 , 2013 radical changes in italy to its compensation plan . specifically , vemma proposed 10 changes to appease the agcm . most notably , the company proposed :\nthis is a dynamic partnership that really blazes a new trail of strategic marketing for both organizations ,\nsaid vemma ceo bk boreyko .\nbut what often resulted was affiliates with refrigerators and dorm rooms full of vemma products , and few options left to expand their recruitment chain .\nvemma appealed , and a ruling from u . s . district judge john tuchi forced vemma to stop its multilevel marketing operations in september 2015 . the company was prohibited from paying commissions , recruiting new members and offering rewards from purchases , but could continue other parts of business .\nmichelle barnes , vemma\u2019s \u201clady boss\u201d and top earner , is now at modere , a utah - based personal care and household products mlm .\ncopyright \u00a9 2018 vemma\u00ae nutrition company . all rights reserved . terms of service | privacy policy | anti - spam policy | terms & conditions\nour european customers can once again enjoy delicious and nutritious supplementation courtesy of the original vemma , verve , and the one and only burn .\nthank you for your understanding and continued business . we\u2019re excited about the future and we\u2019re confident that you will love the transition to vemma !\nin addition , during company events and conventions , vemma presents the select few top earners with large checks representing their yearly or lifetime earnings .\nwhile the figures contained in ( vemma\u2019s ) disclosure statements are somewhat revealing , they nonetheless do not show the whole picture and are misleading .\na permanent injunction against vemma , b . k . boreyko and tom alkazin , which will prohibit them committing future violations of the ftc act\nunless there is some critical flaw in the ftc\u2019s complaint or their understanding of facts supporting it i would expect other company owners to help vemma fund a \u201cdream team\u201d style defense . if vemma goes down on these charges ~ almost ~ none of the other companies will be safe .\nbut the problem is also that the ftc is refusing to regard the self consumption of vemma affiliates as bonafide sales to ultimate user consumers .\nthis could be jeunesse . they operate very similar . strange that they would go after vemma and not jeunesse . who will be next ?\ntina [ truth in advertising ] has a article out explaining the long and short of the ftc case against vemma and the characters involved .\nafter the 2 & go plan was finalized , he promoted it at vemma\u2019s june 2015 convention that was videotaped and disseminated to its affiliates .\nthe direct selling industry is pondering the impact of the september 18 , 2015 preliminary injunction order in ftc v . vemma [ pdf ] .\nlast month , the federal trade commission shut down vemma , seizing its assets and stopping its operations . vemma ' s owners insist that the company is a legitimate multi - level marketing firm , but ftc regulators allege that it ' s an illegal pyramid scheme . vemma ' s fate will depend on the outcome of a trial , but if it were a publicly traded company , its shares probably would ' ve plummeted .\nlast april , an italian watchdog agency ruled that vemma , an mlm which bills itself as an affiliate marketing company , was operating a pyramid scheme and prohibited the supplement company from spreading or continuing its unfair business practices in the country . vemma\u2019s appeal of that ruling is still pending .\nvemma ceo benson k . boreyko said the company is not \u201caware of any judicial proceedings facing vemma in austria or switzerland\u201d nor has it \u201creceived any communication from switzerland\u2019s state secretariat for economic affairs regarding any legal matter nor austria\u2019s voralberg chamber of labor consumer protection division regarding the same . \u201d\nin another report about vemma aired on april 21 by report muenchen on germany\u2019s ard , daniela krehl , nutrition expert at the consumer advice center in bavaria , said the amount of vitamins in the vemma products are \u201cdangerous\u201d and that the products should not be allowed on the german market .\nanthony powell , whose move from herbalife to vemma with his team was heralded with much fanfare , has also left vemma and started his own mlm . his linkedin page states he is an \u201caffiliate marketing legend\u201d for zyndio , an arizona - based mlm , which also promises luxury lifestyles .\nvemma\u2019s main product is a beverage called verve , which is a blend of vitamins , minerals , mangosteen juice and aloe juice . the product has received a positive review on the dr oz show , though vemma marketing materials strongly warn affiliates from claiming that oz has endorsed the product .\n\u201crather than focusing on selling products , vemma uses false promises of high income potential to convince consumers to pay money to join their organization , \u201d said jessica rich , director of the ftc\u2019s bureau of consumer protection . \u201cwe are also alleging that vemma is an illegal pyramid scheme . \u201d\nthe defendants are vemma nutrition company , vemma international holdings inc . , tom alkazin , and benson k . boreyko , who is under a 1999 court order after settling with the ftc for his involvement with new vision international inc . , a multilevel marketing company that sold nutritional supplements .\nvemma is the maker of the popular energy drink verve , which it markets primarily through affiliates . the company also sells nutritional supplements and vitamin drinks under the vemma name , meal replacement shakes and weight - loss products called bod - e and a nutrient blend for children called next .\nthe ftc determined that vemma is a scam according to their own metrics because of what they see as misleading marketing to young individuals . many claims were made about how much money can be made if you worked with vemma . according to the agency , \u201cmost participants lost money . \u201d\nbut , because vemma was selling consumer products and not sales tools , some redemption was possible , albeit requiring vemma to market in a fashion that is not competitive with the rest of the industry and in a restricted approach not consistent with the state of the law on personal use .\nthe evidence before the court leaves little doubt that the ftc will ultimately succeed on the merits in demonstrating that vemma is operating a pyramid scheme .\nvemma is going to begin branding its compensation program with more affiliate marketing terms than network marketing terms , to better describe our advanced business model .\nboreyko said he is\nnot aware of all the details\nbut that he\nwouldn\u2019t say vemma had nothing to do with it .\nwhile boreyko churns up customers for vemma\u2019s \u201ccomeback trail , \u201d top distributors , including alkazin , his wife bethany ( who was also named in the ftc complaint as a relief defendant ) and their son brad \u2014 a leader in the vemma ypr movement \u2014 have moved on to other ventures .\nin august 2015 , the ftc brought a federal court action against vemma nutrition company , vemma international holdings , inc . , ceo benson k . boreyko and top affiliate tom alkazin . the companies\u2019 \u201cyoung people revolution\u201d campaign targeted college students and other young adults with materials that presented vemma as a profitable alternative to traditional employment and depicted young affiliates surrounded by conspicuous displays of wealth , such as luxury automobiles and yachts . vemma allegedly failed to disclose that the program\u2019s structure ensured that most participants would not earn substantial income , and provided affiliates with false and misleading materials for recruiting others .\nsee how marla brady\u2019s life has been transformed by vemma bod\u2022\u0113 \u2014 her confidence , enthusiasm , and sincerity all come shining through . watch video .\nplease click here to unsubscribe from this e - mail . to make sure you keep receiving important news , add vemma to your address book .\nhow much of each mineral is in the vemma ionic ? the individual minerals found in the vemma mineral blend are in trace and ultra - trace amounts . the levels are similar to what one would find in unprocessed plant based foods grown in mineral rich soil . these levels vary from batch to batch ; therefore we do not quantify exact amounts . each 1 oz serving of vemma ionic contains 956 mg of the total mineral blend .\ninstead , ( vemma ) teach affiliates to give away the products as samples and to concentrate their efforts on recruiting new participants ( affiliates ) .\nconsumer losses are inevitable because vemma is an illegal pyramid scheme that rewards affiliates for recruiting participants rather than for selling products , the ftc alleges .\nvemma\u2019s headquarters is open , customer service reps are taking phone calls , websites are operational , orders are taking place and being processed , etc .\nif you don\u2019t have any experience in mlm business , most likely you won\u2019t be successful with it although some people are making money with vemma .\ni created vemma as a way of keeping families healthy through clinically tested , doctor - formulated wellness products ,\nhe wrote in the declaration .\nvemma has focused its products and business plan on the three megatrends in the world today : wellness , energy and weight management .\nlike vemma , herbalife sells prospective distributors start - up packs . to herbalife ' s credit , its member packs are considerably cheaper than vemma ' s ( just $ 60 . 70 or $ 94 . 10 ) but largely serve the same purpose and contain the same sort of materials .\n8 . vemma ' s compensation plan includes many confusing and convoluted rules and requirements , and some bonuses or rewards impose additional restrictions or limitations .\nthe ftc on wednesday announced its efforts to stop the operation called vemma , which earned more than $ 200 million annually in 2013 and 2014 . the agency said that vemma is an illegal pyramid scheme that has affected consumers throughout the u . s . and in more than 50 other countries ."]}
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", "topic": 36}], "title": "grin ( company )", "paragraphs": ["part 1 . gamereactor interviews grin ceo , bo andersson , about the company ' s history . urltoken\nthe company then ventured into other drinks and juices . its entrance in the juice market was achieved when the company bought minute maid juice manufacturing company . the company also continued to spread worldwide and in 1970 , it was licensed as the only cold beverage company in india .\nthe company fatshark ab , where grin was a stakeholder , was not affected by the closure of grin and are continuing to develop lead & gold : gangs of the wild west using the well regarded grin technology , diesel .\ngrin started off with just a logo before the company even had a name , which naturally gave the company the name grin . throughout the years there have been several versions of the grin logo , with new gold teeth being added for every released game . by the time the company was closed down , the logo had eight gold teeth .\nyou\u2019re viewing a free company profile from the pitchbook platform . to explore grin\u2019s full profile , request a free trial .\n, 2012 , coca - cola company . history , swot analysis , maketing strategies , munich , grin verlag , urltoken\nthe founding andersson brothers started their own company , overkill software , with a number former grin stockholm employees , including renowned composer simon viklund .\nfurthermore it will go on with the writers analysis of the company and end with the external factors which the company must react on in the future . this section will also address the writers recommendations to the management of the company .\nset your standard as high as you like and let grin do the rest .\non 10 august 2015 the company announced its bankruptcy announced in a blog post .\nfrom the remains of the gothenburg office peter bj\u00f6rklund and a number of developers who were laid off from grin in may 2009 formed a new company , outbreak studios .\nmembers of grin ' s sound design team formed a new audio house , fathom .\nstart using grin today and discover all the little things that make influencer marketing easier .\nthe industrial centre of nokia . pictured here is the paper mill of the old nokia company , now owned by georgia - pacific , and the energy company nokian l\u00e4mp\u00f6voima oy .\naccording to the report crysis developer crytek offered to step in and buy grin , but walked away from the deal after discovering the high asking price . in august 2009 grin filed for bankruptcy .\ngrin had many different offices around the world , including stockholm , barcelona , gothenburg and jakarta .\nzara , from spain to the big wide world . company analysis , markets a . . .\nthe following essay deals with a detailed overview of the history of the finnish nokia company . but besides this , it is also mentioned the importance of this company for the finnish economy . at the end of the essay i will give an overview of the future challenges for the nokia company and its surroundings .\nthe company has also put in place a number of audit mechanisms to assist them in determining whether they are maintaining the correct level of safety standards . the audit ensures that the company has put in place enough internal and operational control mechanisms to boost employee safety . the company has also retained the services of various external auditors who will perform independent investigations into the operations of the company and submit a report . this report is particularly instrumental because the company uses it to benchmark itself against other similar companies in the industry .\nspanish website anaitgames , which is run by our friends at urltoken , was told of the cancelled projects by sources at grin barcelona , the satellite studio of swedish developer grin , which closed its doors in 2009 .\ndeveloper of social networking platform . the company specializes in developing web - based mobile application for social networking .\nin may last year bo and ulf andersson claimed grin closed because of a\nbetrayal\nby square enix .\ngrin was a swedish game development studio , best known for their work on the pc versions of the ghost recon : advanced warfighter series and the two new bionic commando games . grin closed their doors august 12th , 2009 .\naround this time , the company put up a competition for the design of the coca - cola bottle . an indiana company won the tender to manufacture the coca - cola bottle . their decision was convinced by the fact that the company manufactured a unique , decent looking bottle , which could be recognized in the dark . the shape is still retained by coca - cola company to date . this step was geared towards isolating the coca - cola company from other beverage companies because of its unique attributes . the bottle was to help the consumers identify the product .\n/ view / news / 115762 / swedish _ developer _ grin _ to _ close _ its _ doors . php\n\u00a9 2018 pitchbook data . all rights reserved . pitchbook is a financial technology company that provides data on the capital markets .\nthe oil crisis in the 1970s led cable business increase so that the company could expand to europe , usa and asia .\ngrin has provided exceptional personal assistance when it comes to working with the platform . it has been very helpful for my team that they are so readily available if any questions or concerns arise . incorporating influencer marketing has been a work in progress for our company , but grin has helped step by step with the process . we are confident that we ' re moving in the right direction .\nthe final fantasy title being worked on at grin before the studio collapsed is still in development by publisher square enix , urltoken understands .\ngrin isn\u02bct a marketplace or a network looking for a cut of your budget . it\u02bcs simple , subscription - based , software that helps you run influencer marketing campaigns your way . with grin you get the systems and data you need , while retaining complete control of your influencer relationships .\nat first i start with the development of the nokia company ; from its roots as a forest industry to a world\u2019s leading telecommunication enterprise .\nin august of 2009 , gamasutra and a few other sites reported that grin was experiencing financial trouble . shortly thereafter , the company had to lay off several employees due to low sales for wanted : weapons of fate , terminator : salvation and the latest bionic commando games . grin ' s last hit came in 2008 with their remake of bionic commando : rearmed . it was their last game to gain critical success and to sell well .\nthe drink made the founder of the company dietrich mateschitz to the 2nd richest austrian and the number 208 in the world . ( forbes , 2010 )\nwhile i was working on the two bionic commando games at grin , i realised i vastly preferred working on smaller projects rather than big budget retail games .\ncoca - cola company . history , swot analysis , maketing strategies | publish your master ' s thesis , bachelor ' s thesis , essay or term paper\nrumors of grin ' s demise began popping up earlier this week , with studios barcelona and gothenburg shutting down and the imminent closure of the company ' s stockholm hq . that followed reports of cutbacks earlier in the year , not long after the developer ' s bionic commando and terminator games failed to inspire sales .\ngrin was reported to have filed for bankruptcy earlier today , with swedish news radio outlet sveriges radio citing the economic climate at the root cause of the closure .\ndevelop also reports that some former grin employees have founded a new studio , outbreak studios , which plans to focus on downloadable titles for xbox live arcade , playstation network , iphone , games for windows live and pspgo . outbreak was founded by former grin lead programmer peter bjorklund , whose credits unfortunately include terminator : salvation .\ngrin barcelona helped with strider , developing assets for the first prototype of the game . the art team made the teaser video , below , with the help of animation studio 23lunes . strider was to be a reboot similar to pc , ps3 and xbox 360 bionic commando reboot grin made for capcom for release in 2009 .\nartwork , screenshots and videos of a raft of cancelled grin games have been released . perhaps most eye - catching is a cgi teaser trailer of the strider reboot .\ngrin had been working on final fantasy : fortress but apparently received no money from square enix because agreed milestones weren ' t met , brothers andersson told swedish site aftonbladet .\nbo and ulf andersson announced that grin had closed in august 2009 . they cited an\nunbearable cashflow situation\ncaused by\ntoo many\npublishers delaying their payments .\nthe company changed hands again in 1919 when the company was sold to ernest woodruff for $ 25 . woodruff later entrusted the company to his son robert woodruff in 1923 . robert was a particularly smart man in business and he is entrusted with the honor of introducing the coca - cola to the world olympic games in 1928 . he also pioneered the packaging of the coca - cola drink in six packs and other easy to carry packages . the company received worldwide publicity due to the olympic games , and it expanded distribution to many countries outside the us and made two distribution lines in the us . another boost to the worldwide publicity of coca - cola was the fact that when the american government entered the world war ii , coca - cola company still under the leadership of woodruff , offered it for sale at a lower rate to uniformed soldiers and the company bore the costs . during this time , a lot of people tasted the drink all over the world , and when the war ended , coca - cola was better placed compared to the period before the war .\ncoca - cola company is highly strategic when it comes to the safety of their employees . they have adopted the coca - cola safety management system , which is a safety standard aligned to the international management standard , bsi oshas 18001 . this safety management system ensures that the company maintains a safe system for the working of the employees and the sustenance of the society . the standards ensure that quality , environmental and operational safety standards are kept . coca - cola company implements the safety standards by the use of manuals and trainings offered to employees . the employees are also made aware of the safety standards when they join the company for the first time , and then a follow up is done to inform them of arising developments .\nwhen remembering the risky order for the kunststoffwerke f\u00f6rde he has to grin . what a great luck to stay now in the own production hall , equipped with two used milling machines and a boring machine . entex rust & mitschke gmbh is officially established , at the beginning still in partnership with the trained mechanical technician rolf mitschke . three staff members support the young company .\none of our biggest headaches is finding accurate information on influencers and managing day to day communication . grin has solved that problem for us . it ' s saved us tons of time .\nin the first years of the company the main products were shoes , boots and some clothes for industrial use . in the 1920s and 30s sports shoes , rubber toys , bike and car tires were introduced . in the following years the rubber company could expand their business . in nearly every finnish household there was at least one product of the nokia rubber works . [ 6 ]\ngrin has been responsible for ballistics , bandits , ghost recon advanced warfighter i & ii ( multiplayer ) , bionic commando rearmed , wanted : weapons of fate , terminator : salvation and bionic commando .\ngrin opened their barcelona office in 2007 , housing about 70 employees . it was located on the barcelona beach strip in the torre mapfre building , overlooking the mediterranean sea . closed in may 2009 .\nsome of grin ' s former staff went on to found new studios , and some of these have already released their first games . grin founders bo and ulf andersson , for example , founded studio overkill software . its first game was downloadable game payday : the heist . some of the developers who worked on bionic commando : rearmed formed might and delight , the developer behind upcoming downloadable title pid .\nin a letter from grin founders bo and ulf andersson , the ceo and director , respectively , write that\ntoo many publishers have been delaying their payments\nto the developer , ending the 12 - year - old company officially . the anderssons lament their\nunreleased masterpiece that we weren ' t allowed to finish ,\ngoing on to thank their partners and the publishers who apparently did pay them .\nmembers of the team at grin behind bionic commando : rearmed formed a game development studio , might & delight , on april 16th , 2010 . they are currently working an an unannounced retro - inspired title .\ngrin ' s approach , enabling us to own the direct influencer relationships , is the best solution we ' ve found . we are totally aligned philosophically , they understand what world - class influencer programs require .\nin the 50s , the cable works extended its product range from telephone cables to coaxial cables used in radio and tv business . the company also exported to the middle east and other markets outside europe .\nthis paper will have a look on a short history of the company of red bull and the core sources of innovation . secondly it will try to identify and discuss the individual skillset of red bull .\nafter that setback , grin barcelona set upon a remake of streets of rage , to be published by sega . it was intended to be similar to grin ' s own bionic commando rearmed , and released as a download - only title . work on this game didn ' t last long , however . only a handful of screenshots and art , below , were unearthed , but apparently a build of the game exists somewhere .\nin the 1960s the company expanded its business to foreign markets . the number one of the export goods were the winter tires under the branch name \u201chakkapeliitta\u201d and footwear . the first winter tire was invented in 1938 in the finnish rubber works . the tire industry was de - merged in the 1980s with the new name nokian renkaat oy . renkaat oy found an ally in the far east , the sumitomo company in japan . this cooperation brought in the production of dunlop tires . the cooperation was extended in 1988 when the company became a shareholder of nokian renkaat oy . nokia maintained a minority shareholding until early 2003 when it sold its shares to bridgestone .\n2 history of the nokia company 2 . 1 from a pulp mill to a paper industry 2 . 2 the finnish rubber works 2 . 3 cable industry 2 . 4 the merger 2 . 5 information technology and telecommunication\nin the 1980\u2019s , roberto goizueta became the chairman and ceo of the coca - cola company . roberto was a risk taker , and he moved the coca - cola company to a new level . at the time , people were beginning to be conscious of their weights and health and were keenly watching what to eat and what not to . roberto thought it was the best time to introduce a diet coke . the beverage was introduced , and it received a warm welcome from the consumers . roberto also made a move to consolidate all coca - cola bottling operations into coca - cola enterprises inc . this consolidation was useful because it created a strong distribution base for the company .\nbest of luck to the guys and gals at grin . we really would ' ve liked to see what became of that final\nunreleased masterpiece .\nand thanks to all of our tipsters\u2014guendolin , khoi and johan\u2014for the helpful info .\nother titles supposedly in development at grin before it collapsed : a new silent hill for konami ; a wanted sequel called cult ; and a final fantasy spin - off called fortress for square enix . images for these games are below .\nthe nokia company is today one of the world\u2019s leading high tech companies . its rapidly growth in the 1990s coincided with a basal structural change of the finnish economy and industry . in this restructuring process nokia played an important role . despite the fact that nokia is a leading multinational company , a major part of its business is located in finland . nokia plays a significantly role in the economic growth of finland , which has been one of the fastest in whole europe .\ncoca - cola company has a long history dating back to 1886 , when john pemberton made coca cola syrup at his back yard and carried them to jacob\u2019s pharmacy for sale . in the year 1887 , the founder of the coca - cola , john pemberton sold the enterprise to another chemist ; asa chandelier . asa chandelier , through his efforts , turned the coca - cola company in an international path through aggressive advertisements and marketing . at the time , the company manufactured only one brand ; the coca - cola . however , over the years , it now manufactures about 400 brands in over 200 countries . during the early years of production , the company sold the beverages in glasses , from a fountain in the jacobs pharmacy . however , in late 19th century , two lawyers obtained permission from chandelier to sell the beverage in bottles . this was the beginning of the coca - cola bottled beverage , which is now carried anywhere all over the world .\nshortly after julia rust and the guest are turning around the corner . julia rust , having a degree as a business economist and being responsible for marketing and controlling at entex , just informs the guest of the basic data of the company .\ngrin had previously worked with square enix ' fellow japan - based publisher capcom on a new instalment in the bionic commando franchise , and while critical reception and sales numbers were relatively modest , urltoken has been told that the japanese firm was pleased with the results .\nbut in the end the size of the developer ' s staff base meant that continuing indefinitely without concrete deals in the pipeline was impossible , and the company announced in august this year that is was shutting down due to an\nunbearable cashflow situation\n.\nit ' s official . no more gold teeth will be added to that gruesome smile , as grin , the swedish developer responsible for games like bionic commando , wanted : weapons of fate and more is closing its doors due to\nan unbearable cashflow situation .\nin 1990 - 1991 , nokia sold off the rest of its paper industry holdings , thus ending its involvement in the forestry industry . the main reason for the sold out was the fact that the nokia company wanted to focus on consumer electronics . [ 4 ]\nred bull gives you wings !\nnearly nobody never heard this slogan in his life or saw it somewhere or at least tried a sip of red bull . the austrian company polarizes : its taste , its marketing or the supposed health harming ingredients in this drink .\nthe strider reboot was apparently cancelled by capcom a few weeks after the may 2009 release of bionic commando . grin barcelona , however , soldiered on , trying to build a prototype based on its work without the strider license . it pitched the project to ubisoft , but that deal fell through .\nsources close to both parties have revealed that the game , initially signed off in tokyo in the second half of last year and codenamed fortress , was central to the collapse of the swedish developer \u2013 square took the project off grin after only six months of development due to concerns over quality issues .\non august 12 , 2009 , grin announced on their website that they were shutting down completely . on the official grin webpage the reason for the financial troubles were cited as being due to :\n. . . too many publishers have been delaying their payments , causing an unbearable cashflow situation\n. it is not known which publishers this was referring too , but it might be related to\nour unreleased masterpiece that we weren\u2019t allowed to finish\nalso referenced in their farewell letter . this ' masterpiece ' was probably a final fantasy xii spinoff codenamed fortress ( referenced in this kotaku article ) .\nin may 2009 after failing to acquire any development contracts for their barcelona and gothenburg offices , possibly due to the poor reception of wanted : weapons of fate and terminator : salvation developed at these offices . grin was forced to shutdown the two offices as well as doing a significant cut in their stockholm staff .\nalso son sebastian rust is joining and introduces himself to the guest . since completing his studies as mechanical engineer at the ruhr university bochum he is busy at entex in the process technology . harald rust\u2019s son - in - law , ralf kunitz , is working as well in the company as plant manager .\ntherefore , coca - cola has grown from humble beginnings being manufactured at a backyard , to the world most favorite drink . the company has also expanded its product base tremendously . a particular thing , which it puts it ahead of other companies , is the fact that it touches the needs of the community .\ngrin publishing , located in munich , germany , has specialized since its foundation in 1998 in the publication of academic ebooks and books . the publishing website urltoken offer students , graduates and university professors the ideal platform for the presentation of scientific papers , such as research projects , theses , dissertations , and academic essays to a wide audience .\nthus the company has developed into a family - owned enterprise . who would have thought it when harald rust worked on the plans for his planetary roller extruder in his home attic 30 years ago ? with a smile harald rust says good - bye to the guest . \u201cwould you like to drink a coffee ? \u201d , he asks his two children . the future looks good .\nin the 60s , the cable works expanded its business to include the manufacture and sales of computers . the established electronic department focused firstly the sales of computer products and secondly the r & d and production of nokia\u2019s own products . after the merger of the three companies in 1967 , cable manufacturing was the main business , and the cable industry was the company ' s most profitable and independent business unit . [ 10 ]\n2015 : long distances leap in time to the year 2015 . harald rust takes rapid steps across the factory premises . he is looking for a guest who is registered for a factory tour and who is now en route somewhere on the site together with daughter julia rust . at 25 . 000 m2 company ground and 12 . 000 m2 halls and offices only a short telephone call is helping : \u201cjulia , where are you ? \u201d\u201c\nnokia and serlachius became 100 % owners of british tissues ltd in 1977 ; two years later , nokia bought serlachius out . despite these successes nokia ' s management continued to disagree about the forestry business : on the one hand , the company wanted to sell it off , on the other , it was the target of large investments . because of this fact the forestry industry started to look forward for growth opportunities as well as new acquisitions .\nkairamo presented in 1982 a business strategy for the paper industry . he preferred to raise the investments and to build up a second cellulose factory . but managing director simo vuorilehto favoured discontinuing it . this resulted in serious disagreements within the management . in the spring of 1989 , nokia sold off half of its paper industries . nokia ' s tissue paper business was merged with the american james river and the italian ferruzzi to become the largest tissue paper company in europe .\n5 . company analysis of red bull 5 . 1 . strengths 5 . 1 . 1 . market leadership 5 . 1 . 2 . brand value 5 . 2 . weaknesses 5 . 2 . 1 . 4 products 5 . 2 . 2 . making their own enemies 5 . 3 . opportunities i 5 . 3 . 1 . expansion 5 . 3 . 2 . innovation of new products 5 . 4 . threats 5 . 4 . 1 . high marketing expenses 5 . 1 . 2 . additional accidents of sport stars\nbut the roots of the nokia company go back to the 19th century when in 1865 a forest industry enterprise in the small town nokia in south western finland was established by mining engineer fredrik idestam . at the turn of the 20th century technology came with the founding of the finnish rubber works in 1898 and the expansion of electricity into the homes and factories which led to the establishment of the finnish cable works in 1912 . with this development the manufacture of cables for the telegraph industry followed and supported so the new - fangled device , the telephone . the three companies ( paper , rubber and cables ) were merged to the nokia corporation in 1967 .\nh\u00f6rberg , like many small developers , isn ' t an inexperienced entrepreneur making his industry d\u00e9but with his own game , but rather a programmer that ' s previously experienced life at the coal - face of larger endeavours . he worked for\nvarious studios\nfor a few years , working on titles such as bionic commando rearmed as well as the recently released pid , though he left that project after a year . his previous experience can be summed up by a continual desire to pursue his own path .\nwhile i was working on the two bionic commando games ( rearmed and the 3rd person retail game ) at grin , i realised i vastly preferred working on smaller projects rather than big budget retail games\n, he explained .\ni also didn ' t really enjoy working at a big studio , so i ' ve been pretty much moved to smaller and smaller companies until i finally went solo in 2011 .\nthe 3ds eshop \u2014 along with its online store predecessors on wii and dsi \u2014 has attracted a number of small developers that would have likely remained anonymous in previous generations . the evolution of download gaming has transformed our consoles to include smaller , more diverse experiences at lower costs .\nit ' s well known that nintendo made errors with its wii and dsi stores that led to controversy , whether the issues were related to technical limitations or punishing publication terms . in any case , and in the face of additional increasing and varied competition from the smartphone and tablet industry , nintendo has been delivering a turnaround with the 3ds eshop and \u2014 if reasonably positive early days are an indication \u2014 on the wii u eshop . improvement is still possible and needed , of course , but the 3ds platform in particular is showing signs of developing strength .\na recent indicator of that was the revelation from gunman clive developer , bertil h\u00f6rberg , that his game has sold more copies in around one month on the 3ds eshop than in over eight months on the apple ios platform \u2014 google android has been the biggest selling market for the title since its release in april 2012 . precise figures weren ' t given , but it was nevertheless encouraging the the handheld ' s platform was serving a small developer so well .\nsince those revelations we ' ve spoken to h\u00f6rberg , in order to learn more about the background of his development studio and his move onto the 3ds store .\nin fact , development studios don ' t get much smaller than the self - named gunman clive publisher , with h\u00f6rberg confirming that arne h\u00f6rberg is perhaps a surprise appearance in the credits , with the music composition being an undertaking in the latter ' s spare time . amazingly , considering the praise for the soundtrack \u2014 it ' s even on sale for $ 1 if you like it enough \u2014 arne h\u00f6rberg doesn ' t normally work with games or music .\ni was somewhat sceptical at first but the results turned out much better than i expected , so that saved me the trouble of finding a composer .\naside from that , bertil h\u00f6rberg tells us , he does everything himself .\nthough hindsight has proven to be a wonderful thing in terms of the title selling well on the platform and bringing welcome profits to the one man studio , we asked what brought h\u00f6rberg from smartphone development to the 3ds eshop .\ni ' ve always felt much more at home with dedicated gaming platforms , so after having released a few games on smartphones and started seeing some small profits , i thought i might be ready to branch out . 3ds eshop seemed like the easiest market to get into and the best suited for my type of games . plus i ' ve always had a thing for nintendo ' s portables as i did some of my first gaming on the original game boy ( and some of my first coding in the game boy homebrew scene ) .\nwhen asked directly about the place in the market for devices such as the 3ds , the developer unsurprisingly voiced his support while acknowledging the emergence smartphone market .\ni believe they are still , and hope they will remain , very important . i ' ve always enjoyed handheld gaming , but smartphone gaming is for the most part something completely different .\nwhile naturally not willing to make sweeping generalisations , h\u00f6rberg reiterated that he ' s a case where it seems as if the 3ds release will bring him greater financial success than the smartphone market ; no doubt there will be developers , however , with the reverse experience .\ni ' ve always enjoyed handheld gaming , but smartphone gaming is for the most part something completely different .\nin terms of becoming an approved developer for 3ds , it seems that the process wasn ' t too difficult ;\ni basically just applied to become a licensed developer via warioworld , ordered a debug unit and started coding\n\u2014 previous connections with nintendo of europe may have also helped . as an insight into the steadier , licensed approach from nintendo , h\u00f6rberg explained the slower process of publishing to eshop , moving away from the more automated processes for google play and ios .\nthere ' s no denying that it ' s a lot longer process to get it published on the eshop , but it ' s not too bad\n, he clarifed .\nother than the obvious things like needing age ratings and much more thorough testing , it ' s a bit less automated and involves more emailing back and forth to different departments to get everything submitted and ready for release .\nshifting the game itself to nintendo ' s hardware was an altogether simpler process , however , and we were given an insight into the speed with which initial porting of the title took place .\nit wasn ' t very hard at all ; i had everything up and running after about two weeks . i hardly use any middleware in my engine so i could just move over all my code at once and just change the rendering and other hardware specific functionality . then it took a bit of extra optimising to get it to run at 60fps in 3d . you get to code a bit closer to the hardware than on smartphones , and also have to be a bit more careful with memory management . doing the stereoscopic rendering is pretty straight forward , you just render everything twice , but you have to find the most efficient way to set up the rendering order .\nthe attractive paper - filter effect apparently\ntook some tinkering\n, while initial hesitation about employing the stereoscopic 3d was eased by the reaction from gamers .\nthe art style is kind of trying to fake a 2d look , so adding actual stereoscopic 3d to that felt a bit weird to me , so i was a bit surprised by the incredibly positive reactions to the 3d feature\n. in a positive for the hardware itself , meanwhile , h\u00f6rberg has been pleased with some of the tools at his disposal .\ni ' m pretty impressed by the gpu . it ' s performing much better than most of the smartphones and tablets i ' ve tried the game on . obviously the screen resolution is much lower , but i ' m rendering with 2x2 fsaa on the 3ds version , which puts it in the range of smartphone resolutions , and it ' s still keeping up . it also has some pretty nice features despite using fixed funtion pixel shaders , and i didn ' t even touch on the lighting capabilities in gunman clive .\nperhaps the simplest and most vital gameplay addition that 3ds offered was physical controls , with most smartphones and tablets only accommodating virtual buttons . the original design and prototypes of gunman clive were for systems with physical controls , which only specific phones such as icade and xperia play could deliver in the original release . the basic controls of 3ds allow it to be played\nas it ' s meant to be played\n, with the developer also telling us that mega man was the primary influence on the core gameplay , with other elements inspired by games ranging from\ncastlevania to mario and zelda 2\n. it seems that gunman clive and the 3ds eshop are an ideal match .\nh\u00f6rberg , as the latest new developer to dive into the 3ds eshop , is actually a longer term supporter of nintendo ' s download stores , giving his take on the platforms and the currently library on the latest handheld ' s marketplace .\ni ' ve actually always liked nintendo ' s online stores ; they ' re not quite as quick to navigate as some others , but there ' s a certain charm to it with the nice music and download animations ; they feel more like a game menu than a boring online web store . having trailers for every game also gives the 3ds eshop a pretty big advantage against some of the others , and it seems to do a good job in promoting various titles with the different categories added to the front page every week . the library still isn ' t that big but it ' s getting there ; there ' s a few gems on there , and as a picross junkie i can ' t complain .\nperhaps most encouragingly in nintendo ' s continuing efforts to establish a loyal group of small\nindie\ndevelopers on its platforms , h\u00f6rberg is\ndefinitely\nreturning to the 3ds , telling us that his next game\nwill focus on the 3ds from the start\n, with some potential ports to follow . although wii u development would be\nfun\n, nintendo ' s handheld is apparently\nquite enough to handle at the moment\nfor this one man studio .\nwe ' d like to thank bertil h\u00f6rberg for his time . gunman clive is currently available in the nintendo eshop in europe and north america for \u00a31 . 99 / \u20ac1 . 99 / $ 1 . 99 , and you can read our full review for more details .\nlet us know what you think about this title and bertil h\u00f6rberg ' s comments in the comments section below .\nhe has to be proud . he ' s a done a very fun game . i ' m very happy to hear that his next game will be for rhe 3ds , if he can keep the same quality , my money is his .\nhe is scared of big budget retail games ? i guess there goes my hope of a metroid prime - esque wii u version of gunman clive . haha , j / k also , great read ! i ' m glad i downloaded this game .\ni ' m enjoying finding out the behind - the - scenes aspects to getting a game released on the eshop . there have been a lot of gunman clive stories in the nintendolife news lately , but i ' ve enjoyed them all . really cool to hear the experiences of the small developers . i hope horberg ' s success continues .\ni ' ve always had a thing for nintendo ' s portables as well . then last night we got drunk and she made a total @ $ $ of herself in public . she ' s not so cute to me any more . . . lol jk i do and always will love nintendo portables ! i ' ll be paying video games until the end of my days . they make me happy happy , joy joy .\neurope and north america for \u00a31 . 79 / \u20ac1 . 99 / $ 1 . 99\n@ c - olimar so it is , thanks . i ' ve updated the game page and the article .\nwow . that ' s really encouraging to hear that he was able to port his game over in a just a couple weeks ! on a side note , i was curious as to what this\nwario world\nwas that he was talking about . i did a search for it and found the website . . . urltoken haha , man , nintendo certainly doesn ' t add any frills to its websites if they don ' t have to worry about the consumer seeing it ! i love how the publisher application picture shows a gcn controller and memory cards .\ni do agree with the nintendo charm part of then store . i haven ' t used the wii u eshop but i ' ve find that while all of nintendos other stores suck compared to say xbla they do have a charm about them\ngreat read ! getting to know the stories behind creations always adds to the final product . i really enjoyed this game with all it ' s references . , just finished hard mode with ms . johnson and starting duck mode this week .\ni am now considering getting this . 1 . 99 is not a bad price .\nthis is great stuff and it ' s great to see gunman clive getting the support . i certainly hope we see more gunman clive stories not only from bertil h\u00f6rberg but other up and coming developers interested in developing for 3ds\ni would not have known of this awesome game had it not been for nl . i love the music , art style and game play ! ! its so easy and pleasing to my eyes ! ^ _ _ ^ the 3d really pops out in this game ! ! i still think gunman clive should be @ least $ 2 . 99 cuz it ' s a steal for $ 1 . 99 . really !\ni purchased gunman clive along with hydroventure : spin cycle last night and i gotta say that i ' m impressed with it . the platforming is fun , the art style and 3d are beautiful and the music is great as well . very glad i dropped the $ 2 . 50 for it !\nvery encouraging as to how easy it was to port his game to the eshop . hopefully we ' ll see a lot of quality titles from indies in the future .\nsometimes it takes that extra person to say things like\nhey , we should add some contrast to this game , i hear black lines look good when they are black\n, lol okay , mean but the colors really bug me .\nbut where did he get duck mode from ? the most bizarre , awesome new game + ever .\nboy , i still need to download this . i think i ' ll do that today or tomorrow . this was a fun read . it ' s always so cool to see interviews like these .\nhow did it take 7 years to make retro city rampage when this game looks way better and was made in 2 years max ? and both of them being made by one person .\ni currently have 4 games on my 3ds sd card : gunman clive , super mario 3d land , escapevektor , and pushmo . so far , gunman clive is my most - played game . it ' s just so fun to play ( and i still need to play through with the female character ) !\nbtw , just curious but what ' s mr . horberg ' s nationality ? sounds german to me .\ni ' m pretty impressed . . .\nwell , there we have it ; straight from the horse ' s mouth ( no offence , bertil ) . i ' m looking forward to seeing what his next project will be .\nthis article gets too many people excited about development , reality is it ' s very expensive and rigorous . $ 100 a year for ios , upwards of $ 5000 for eshop and no guarantee your app will ever be published . additionally , you must have a non subleased office , website , trademarks , business telephone and email . none of which is required on other platforms . this isn ' t indie .\n@ dogpigfish i know i wouldn ' t want to be excited for future developments . please don ' t even consider bringing out anything in the future circle - bertil h\u00f6rberg - or any other developers we sure don ' t need anything new or sequels . btw nintendo just dropped its requirements for an office for future developers .\nthis guy is a great developer , don ' t get me wrong . the big 3 sees the problem with independent talent , so they misconstrue what indie really is , because it ' s a threat to their bottom line . don ' t let them redefine what indie is . indie stands for independent developers , not independent studios .\nnow i understand a bit better . thanks for clearing that up . i can see a problem with that where the man ( the big 3 ) would label a game indie when it ' s not just to profit off the indie name itself . i sure wouldn ' t put it past the man . heck just look at the way the eshop and the playstation shop are run . at least the playstation shop understands that gamers own multiple systems and will let you download to all your systems . this is just greedy of nintendo not to allow downloads to multiple systems . i do love gunman clive though . it ' s been one of my favorites since the 3ds has been released . don ' t kill me guys but i had more fun with gunman clive than with kid ikarus 3d , i just couldnt get used to that numbing control scheme\n@ dogpigfish sorry for gettin a little smart with you . i really didn ' t consider gunman clive indie or not indie . i just saw it as fun\n@ qwikman _ n _ bass he comes from the same country as me . . . sweden .\n@ windy do you have a link to confirmation ? that developers don ' t need a secure office outside of their residence , i mean . last i heard it was in the\nrumor\nphase . if it became fact , that would be great for smaller developers\n@ metabble _ king yeah i believe it ' s a rumor at this point or in it ' s beginning phase . i don ' t really concern myself with that end of the business i just want a fun experience . i probably shouldn ' t have even involved myself with this part of the thread in my ignorance of these facts .\nbest two dollars i spent in a long time . i am glad that he is having a huge success on the 3ds . i would definitely be interested in any other games he may bring to the eshop .\nhold on there , you need to login to post a comment . . .\nnintendo ' s\nillegal\npre - 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", "topic": 7}], "title": "youfit", "paragraphs": ["to learn more about youfit health clubs or to find the nearest youfit location , visit urltoken .\nwelcome to the youfit family . meet raphael konforti , national head of fitness education at youfit health clubs & youfit fitness expert . with the youfit 30 - day video workout series , each video will give you 3 simple routine exercises to help your gym workouts at youfit ! for more information on the 30 - day plan visit urltoken . show less\nbe sure to follow youfit on twitter , instagram and facebook for inspiration , healthy recipes and workout tips . you can also following youfit\u2019s blog \u2013 youniverse .\nmaintain a cpr / aed certification . certification opportunities will be coordinated by youfit .\nthank you for subscribing to youfit ! you will recieve an email confirmation shortly .\nyoufit is more than a friendly space for fitness . youfit is about you . your opportunity , chance , reason to get off the couch and change your life .\nby everything about a youfit health club caters to the first - time gym member .\nat the celebration , each youfit club will raffle off a free one - year membership . in addition , a special offer from youfit will be revealed during the event .\n. join the conversation online using the hashtag # gymhappy . follow youfit on twitter at\ni applied in - person . i interviewed at youfit ( tampa , fl ) .\nyoufit health clubs coo j . j . creegan receives\n40 under 40\nhonor\ncreate and maintain the staff schedule according to youfit standards and the club ' s needs .\na youfit health clubs location is now open in boca raton at 23072 sandalfoot plaza drive .\ni applied online . the process took 1 day . i interviewed at youfit in january 2014 .\nper month . youfit places a great emphasis on environmental responsibility . its gym floors are made from\nper month . all new youfit members also receive a free personal training assessment with a youcoach .\nyoufit health clubs , founded in 2008 , is a chain of budget - friendly fitness centers with over 115 locations across the us , predominantly in the south and western regions . youfit was founded by\nask a question about working or interviewing at youfit health clubs . our community is ready to answer .\n, all youfit locations will offer workouts and lime card privileges for all members and non - members .\nfor more information about youfit health clubs or to find the nearest youfit location , visit urltoken , and to view a complete list of the 2017 south florida business journal 40 under 40 honorees , click here .\n* youfit also offers child care membership options at select locations . visit your nearest location for more details .\nyoufit health clubs is a gym that\u2019s about one thing only : you . youfit not only offers affordable gym memberships and state of the art facilities but is dedicated to helping our members get the most out of life !\nas a youfit member , we want to make sure you have access to everything you need to enjoy your youfit membership for years to come . if you ever have a question or need to speak to us about anything at all , you can contact us at 888 - youfit - 1 or by filling out our contact form .\ninterview candidates at youfit rate the interview process an overall positive experience . interview candidates say the interview experience difficulty for youfit is easy . some recently asked youfit interview questions were ,\nif i will be able to adapt to change\nand\nname one of your weaknesses\n. 53 % of the interview applicants applied online .\nhi beata , we regret to hear that youfit did not live up to your expectations . memberships policies & \u2026\nthe entire youfit family is joining me in celebrating j . j . and this prestigious honor ,\nsays\nyoufit doesn ' t thrive in all markets and as it expands you see some of the struggles it has in smaller towns . i went from a large city to small city and youfit does not do well in the country .\nyoufit strives to be the\ngreenest\ngym in america . treadmills line the perimeter of the new midlothian location .\nand other recycled rubber materials , and each youfit location practices additional eco - friendly initiatives . for more information , visit\ni applied online . the process took 5 days . i interviewed at youfit ( miami , fl ) in december 2013 .\ni applied online . the process took 2 days . i interviewed at youfit ( chandler , az ) in february 2013 .\nmust participate in the quality and management of the youfit location . must maintain all records per local and federal legal requirements .\nberks grew up in pompano beach and ran several health clubs before launching youfit in 2008 , according to sun sentinel archives .\n, chief operating officer , youfit health clubs .\nat youfit , we ' re ready when you are ready \u2013 summer , fall , winter or spring . any time of year is a good time of year to focus on your health .\ni applied online . the process took 3 + months . i interviewed at youfit ( tampa , fl ) in march 2015 .\nfor a local gym in the georgia area . our georgia locations in offer gym memberships as low as $ 10 . try youfit health clubs in alpharetta , buford , douglasville , kennesaw , norcross , riverdale & suwanee . youfit is where you fit in !\ni applied through other source . the process took 4 days . i interviewed at youfit ( austin , tx ) in november 2014 .\ni applied in - person . the process took 3 days . i interviewed at youfit ( denver , co ) in february 2015 .\ni applied in - person . the process took 1 day . i interviewed at youfit ( orlando , fl ) in january 2014 .\nif you have any questions , comments or concerns regarding youfit health clubs privacy policy and / or practices , write us at youfit health clubs , 6161 9th ave . north , st . petersburg , fl 33710 or contact us by phone : 727 - 209 - 6161\nhappy monday ! it ' s time to get a fresh start to your week . see you soon # youfit # mondaymotivation # justbeyou urltoken\nhappy 4th of july youfitters ! be sure to stop by your local youfit health clubs from 8 - 4 today to celebrate with us .\ni applied in - person . the process took 1 + week . i interviewed at youfit ( tampa , fl ) in may 2011 .\ni applied in - person . the process took 1 day . i interviewed at youfit ( deerfield beach , fl ) in february 2015 .\nyoufit health clubs was founded in 2008 by rick berks with the philosophy that fitness clubs should be welcoming , not intimidating . youfit is one of the fastest - growing fitness companies in america , with an average of three to four clubs opening per month . youfit is dedicated to using recycled materials in gym construction and aims to be the\ngreenest\ngym in america . for more information , visit our website .\nyoufit health clubs is a gym that\u2019s about one thing only : you . feel empowered to make a great choice for your health and choose from one of our high value , low cost membership options * starting at $ 10 . stop by your local youfit for a complimentary trial !\n\u201cit\u2019s a good place for people to start , \u201d said john stehura jr . , regional manager for the youfit clubs in the richmond area .\nin celebration of independence day , here are our standard club hours tomorrow . have a fun and safe 4th everyone ! # youfit # independenceday urltoken\nthere are more than 60 youfit clubs in florida , according to the company ' s website . the company lists clubs in 14 other states .\n, founder and ceo of youfit health clubs .\ni have witnessed him first - hand develop as a professional and he has truly been an integral part of growing this company . his genuine passion for helping people feel better and live better is seen and felt throughout the youfit brand .\nat the time creegan joined the youfit team , there were just three locations . now , the national brand boasts 115 locations extending across 14 states .\nyoufit is a good part time job to have if you are currently enrolled in school and looking for a relatively straightforward position to give you supplemental income .\nyoufit has a lot of potential as a new company . they are owned by the former corporate officials as planet fitness and cater to more intermediate gym patrons .\njohn stehura jr . , regional manager for the youfit clubs in the richmond area , shown here at the midlothian club in the 30 - minute express circuit area .\nday 1 in the books ! congrats to your first time gym - goers . we ' re looking forward to many more visits # youfit # fridayfeeling # everyvisitisavictory urltoken\nyoufit touts itself as an environmentally conscious gym , boasting floors made of recycled tires or sneakers , and energy - efficient heating and cooling systems . on earth day in april , youfit clubs around the country opened their doors to the public and encouraged people to bring in old electronics , which were recycled with the help of best buy and staples .\nduring my tour i learned a bit of background about youfit . youfit health club was founded in 2008 by rick berks with the philosophy that fitness clubs should be welcoming , not intimidating . seven years later , the company is opening its 100 th location in north providence , rhode island . ( a full list of locations can be found here )\nlinda : \u201ci think it would have to be yoga , as well as total sculpt . it\u2019s a weight class that youfit has that involves no cardio , just weights . \u201d\npersonally identifiable data is shared with third party servicers for the sole purpose of customer and member management , completing online orders and web requests . at no time does youfit health clubs sell personal data , for any reason . e - mail addresses are collected only from those who initiate communications with youfit health clubs through urltoken or by stand alone email applications .\nby the way , youfit\u2019s lime card comes with additional local perks . i\u2019ve recently been flashing it at a select group of local restaurants / smoothie shops for various discounts . score .\nour youcoach trainers must have team spirit with a dynamic personality that absolutely encourages their clients to achieve their goals of weight loss and general fitness . as the face of of youfit our youcoaches are out going , approachable , constantly branding youfit through their personalities . if you are truly looking to make a difference in peoples life , the we want you ! ! !\nolder youfit than most and does not have all the extra amenities that other locations might ( spray tan , child care , smoothie shop ) . good for a quick workout though .\nyoufit is one of the new alternative gym chains offering memberships for as low as $ 10 a month with no contract . personal training sessions and group exercise classes bear an extra charge .\nyoufit clubs don ' t require long - term contracts ; users pay as they go month - to - month . the fitness center has personal trainers and includes treadmills , . . .\nheard about youfit through a friend , applied online and set up and an interview with the general manager . interview was short , sweet , and to the point . very easy . be yourself .\nwelcome to youfit health clubs in hollywood , florida . with over 100 locations nationwide , our gyms are tailored just for you with state - of - the - art fitness equipment for every workout \u2026\nwe are taking all necessary steps to ensure that the information contained in the site is accurate . however , we cannot guarantee its accuracy . thank you for checking all details at your youfit location .\n\u201cwe have 15 - inch , flat - screen tvs on the machines , \u201d he said . the local gyms , like others with the youfit brand , are open all night during the work week .\njoin us all day today for yougx beat the heat ! we will have free group exercise classes available to all members and guests . bring your friends and family ! # youfit # yougx # beattheheat urltoken\ni worked for youfit healthclubs for 1 year . during this year i had over 50 clients . i made 17 , 000 in a year while working at youfit . youfit was making thousands of dollars off of my knowledge , hard work and retention with my clients . i loved my clients and it made it hard for me to leave but here in colorado a 17 , 000 salary does not pay the bill with no benefits . i have had multiple of my clients cancel their personal training with 30 day notice and you fit still charged them for the next 4 months and wouldn ' t refund their money .\nwith gyms across miami , fort lauderdale , tampa , jacksonville , orlando , sarasota and the surrounding areas . our florida gym locations offer memberships as low as $ 10 . join youfit health clubs in florida today !\nthe opening of the richmond - area gyms marks youfit\u2019s first appearance in virginia . the florida - based chain has more than 100 gyms in more than a dozen states . it started in 2008 in st . petersburg .\nyoufit\u2019s personal trainers are referred to as \u201cyoucoaches\u201d and actually start at fairly reasonable rates . they come with all the fancy certifications and can walk you through the equipment or design specific training plans to reach your goals and needs .\n/ prnewswire / - - summer is just around the corner , but that doesn ' t mean it ' s too late to start living a healthy lifestyle ! youfit health clubs is dedicated to making you feel better . on\nyoufit overall is not a great place to work . the management does not care about the employees . compensation is not very good either . there is no room for growth within the company . i would not suggest working here .\nyoufit is hands down one of the worst companies i have ever worked for . they bring in people from outside versus promoting from within , even when you exceed the standards they have set . higher management only cares about themselves .\nin an effort to provide site visitors with safe and secure credit card processing , youfit health clubs uses 128bit encryption of data content and crypto - based storage of credit data . these processing services may be handled by third party vendors .\nwith the philosophy that fitness clubs should be welcoming , not intimidating . youfit is one of the fastest - growing fitness companies in america , with an average of 3\u20134 clubs opening per month . the company ' s clubs cater to the average person who simply wants to be fit rather than to bodybuilders or\ngym rats .\nyoufit is dedicated to using recycled materials in gym construction and aims to be the\ngreenest\ngym in america . for more information , visit\ni have been with youfit for about 3 weeks now . i enjoy my job and the people i work with . our members are really great . i feel confident with my position and am looking forward to learning more in my position .\nyougx group exercise classes \u2013 including yoga , zumba and pilates \u2013 will also be free where available , and members and guests can work out with a youcoach personal trainer in specially crafted mini - classes to showcase all youfit has to offer .\nmy spring intern was actually the first person i heard rave about youfit . i had mentioned months ago that i was looking for a gym and she had nothing but great things to say about it . low fees . new equipment . no contracts . unlimited guest passes ( which essentially creates a two - for - one deal ) . she could really go on and on . she was a former collegiate athlete who loved to run and lift weights \u2013 for her , youfit was a winner .\ncreegan began his youfit career when he was just 15 years old , working as a part - time employee . from his minimum - wage position , he has risen through multiple management positions , while also earning a dual - degree in marketing and management from\nthe attorney general ' s office received more than 140 complaints against the company , according to a news release . complaints said youfit did not give enough information on its cancellation policies and that it charged people even after receiving cancellation notices , the agreement said .\nwe are taking all necessary steps to ensure that the information contained in the site is accurate . however , we cannot guarantee its accuracy . thank you for checking all details at your youfit location . * pricing may vary by location . see location for details .\nthank you for your feedback , monica . we ' re glad you enjoy coming to our gym . we will talk to our management team to make sure all of our front desk employees are friendly and attentive as all youfit employees should be . thank you !\nnationwide , youfit has been opening three to four clubs per month , generally entering a market with multiple locations opening within a short period of time . several clubs are slated to open soon in texas ; the chain has been spreading to multiple cities within that state .\nberks was one of the first to test a no - frills fitness center market when he started youfit . he cut out gym perks like day - care centers and juice bars , allowing membership fees to be as low as $ 10 a month with no annual commitment .\nyoufit health clubs servers collect various non - identifiable pieces of information about site visitors through standard web cookie technology . included , but not limited to , is visitor browser type , pages visited , visit duration and search engine referrers . see cookies section below for more information .\nwe are always so grateful for the awesome groups of hunger heroes that come in each week and help us serve our community . thank you to youfit health clubs and cobblestone on palmer ranch who came in this week and each packed enough food for 38 , 000 meals ! urltoken\ndeerfield beach - based youfit health clubs agreed to better display its cancellation policies on its website , disclose if membership plans have extra obligations or commitments , and cancel memberships on request as part of an agreement with the florida attorney general ' s office , state officials announced tuesday .\nwelcome to youfit health clubs in hollywood , florida . with over 100 locations nationwide , our gyms are tailored just for you with state - of - the - art fitness equipment for every workout level , spotless facilities and welcoming spaces . get a free guest pass online or join today !\nfrom the youngest local member , who is 13 , to the 93 - year - old who\u2019s a regular at the hull street gym , youfit attracts a broad range of individuals with varying fitness goals , he said . teenagers younger than 18 need a parent\u2019s or guardian\u2019s permission to set up a membership .\noverall i\u2019ve been really impressed with youfit . the equipment is great , the gym is clean , and they have pretty much everything i need ( minus spin classes and a pool \u2013 i mean , if i really wanted to be picky ) . and really for the price , that\u2019s hard to beat .\nfor general inquiries please enter your information in the fields below and one of our associates will contact you . if you need immediate assistance please call 888 - 968 - 3481 or email us using the form below . if you are interested in becoming part of the youfit team , please visit our employment page .\nyoufit health clubs is growing fast ! with over 100 + locations . our gyms are designed to provide you the best fitness club amenities at low costs . find your nearest location now and locate a gym in your area today . our friendly staff will make you feel right at home . every visit is a victory !\nthe gym membership really could not have come at a better time because if there\u2019s one thing every pregnant runner needs it\u2019s a bathroom nearby ! thank you , youfit , for placing the treadmills right in front of the restrooms ! it\u2019s really convenient when that got - to - go - now moment strikes out of nowhere .\nselect locations of youfit offers group personal training classes like yougx , zumba , yoga , turbo kick , etc . i\u2019ve been taking a weekly yoga class , which has been really great . it\u2019s a flow class that concentrates on stretching and is aimed towards beginners . i love it , because that\u2019s exactly what i need right now .\n2015 by opening all clubs to the public and encouraging individuals to bring old electronics to recycle . youfit will team up with best buy and staples to recycle these items . approved materials to recycle include cameras , camcorders , rechargeable batteries , mobile phones , computers , video games , mps players , gps devices , and cd and dvd players .\n. reflecting on his early youfit experience and his educational background , creegan created many of the systems and services that exist in the company today . additionally , he is also responsible for molding strong leaders and engaged teams throughout the company . his efforts have made a lasting impression on individuals , local communities and the fitness industry as a whole .\nwith gyms across dallas / fort worth , houston , mesquite and the surrounding areas , youfit is where you fit in . our gyms offer memberships as low as $ 10 , which includes a free fitness assessment with a certified personal trainer . select locations also feature : child care , group classes , saunas and more ! visit us today .\nhi beata , we regret to hear that youfit did not live up to your expectations . memberships policies & fees are disclosed to our members during sign ups and can be found on our website . we encourage our members to review their signed agreements and to ask our staff for additional help . kindly advise how we can further assist you , thank you .\nwhy is everything so \u201cgreen\u201d ? well , it\u2019s more than a nod to the fun , bright color . youfit strives to be the \u201cgreenest\u201d gym in america by being dedicated to using recycled materials in its clubs . floors are made of recycled tires or nike \u201cgrind\u201d ( recycled sneakers ) . heating , cooling , water and power systems are all energy - efficient .\ni ' ve been going to youfit for over a year now and can ' t say i ' ve found a single thing wrong with the place . they maintain a clean environment and the employees at the front create a welcoming atmosphere every time you go in . they have all the equipment you need to get a quick , efficient workout . bathrooms and exercising area are kept sanitary . my only desire is that the gym stay 24 hours on weekends , not only weekdays . i can ' t count the times that i ' ve gone to youfit on a saturday night just to pull a locked door and see the employees mouth through the door that they are closed - - completely my fault , i ' m very forgetful lol .\nour goal is to have the greenest clubs in america ,\nsays berks , founder of youfit .\nfor example , when you walk in , you ' ll be walking on floors made of recycled tires or nike ( nke ) ' grind ' ( recycled sneakers ) . our heating , cooling , water and power systems are also all energy - efficient .\nbrowsers allow users to set the level of access to cookies . you may accept all cookies , receive notification if a cookie is set , or refuse to accept cookies . areas of urltoken will not function correctly without access to cookies . web logs are collected on youfit health clubs web servers and third party web hosts with compiled information summarizing site visits are used to improve the user experience .\nnew to working out or on a time crunch ? the express circuit , featured in every youfit , is the place to go . the exercises and format that the express circuit follows will help you build a strong foundation for you to learn and achieve results from day one . learn how to use the machines and get in a full body workout in minimal time . bring water and a towel and as always , comfortable athletic wear and sneakers will do the trick .\ngreat place i love coming here to get a good workout on . the staff members are all friendly , the bathrooms are usually clean and everything is kept well maintained and tidy . the manager tommy provided me with excellent customer service . everyone at this location is helpful and happy . i highly recommend this youfit . its also in a great plaza ( oakwood ) and the membership fee is very low i pay $ 20 a month and can bring a guest everytime . . . definitely worth it !\ni had a youfit membership a while back when i didn\u2019t have any access to a gym ( now i just use the one at our clubhouse ) . i loved it and kinda miss it ! i usually don\u2019t like the typical gym environment , but i always felt pretty comfortable there . i happened to love the bright colors - it woke me up ! ! the one i went to didn\u2019t have classes , but that\u2019s awesome that some of the clubs are adding them ! glad you found a yoga class you like \ud83d\ude42\ni must have driven by my local youfit over a thousand times before i finally stepped in for the first time a month ago . i\u2019ve always been curious about the \u201cgreen\u201d gym with the bright logo and colorful interior , but the low membership rates honestly made me a little nervous . it was sort of one of those instances where i thought the deal must be too good to be true . with membership fees starting at $ 10 for a standard membership and only going to $ 19 . 99 for the top tier ( which includes unlimited access to other locations , as well as unlimited guest passes ) , there had to be a catch , right ? old equipment ? crazy contracts ? something !\na 30 - minute circuit center beckons newcomers to address upper - body , lower - body and cardiovascular health with numbered stations and a red - light , green - light cue for switching .\nbut the express circuit is not just for beginners , he added . \u201cmy wife and i did it recently and at the end , i was panting , \u201d stehura said with a laugh .\nthroughout the gym , the equipment is color - coded \u2014 lower - body machines are green while upper - body machines are purple \u2014 so members can find what they need .\n\u201cwe\u2019re all about general fitness and a lot of our members are first - time gym members , \u201d stehura said .\nanother gym with a similar fee setup , crunch , opened gyms in the richmond area recently as well .\nduring a recent visit to the midlothian club , manager paul smith pointed out the cardiovascular equipment .\n\u201cwe open at 5 a . m . monday and close at 10 p . m . friday , \u201d smith said , \u201cthen we\u2019re open from 8 to 8 on weekends . \u201d\nthe 30 - minute express circuit area is always a popular spot in the one - floor , brightly colored gym , smith said .\n\u201ceven after you get your own routine set up , it\u2019s a good thing to do . \u201d\nmaria howard is a group exercise instructor for the ymca of greater richmond and the university of richmond weinstein center . her column runs every other week in sunday flair .\n9923 hull street road , near the intersection of hull street and courthouse road .\ncommenting is limited to times - dispatch subscribers . to sign up , click here . if you\u2019re already a subscriber and need to activate your access or log in , click here .\nplease keep it clean , turn off caps lock and don ' t threaten anyone . be truthful , nice and proactive . comments cannot be edited or deleted once posted . to flag a comment to the page administrator , click \u201creport\u201d next to that comment .\npamunkeynet , then a casino . how an indian tribe that ' s been in virginia for over 10 , 000 years plans to secure its future .\nrichmond ' s public housing authority filed eviction lawsuits against 1 out of 4 tenants last year . some private landlords are even more aggressive .\nrichmond times - dispatch , richmond , va \u00a92018 bh media group , inc . | terms of use | privacy policy | this website is intended for u . s . residents only .\nall membership options require additional enrollment fees and agreement terms . $ 10 processing fee due upon termination . select your membership option for further details .\nall classes yougx - sweat & sculpt yougx 30 - g - 6 glutes silver sneakers classic cardio kickbox cycle yougx total sculpt bodyshred yoga zumba r . i . p . p . e . d yoga sculpt yougx 30 - core conditioning step yougx cardio blast\nwhether you are looking for a class that focuses on cardio , mind - body , weights or active aging , yougx offers a group exercise class to suit your preference and fitness level ! be sure to introduce yourself to the instructor , so they can help you get acquainted with the class format and other members .\nwant to work out and party at the same time ? featuring exotic rhythms set to high - energy latin and international beats , zumba is easy to do , effective and totally exhilarating . you just might lose yourself in the music and find yourself in shape !\nchoose the piyo workout to increase your strength and flexibility through a blend of yoga and mat pilates . this is the best workout if you want to sculpt your abdominals , increase overall core strength , and general stability .\nkick out stress with this aerobics class that blends kickboxing and dance moves all perfectly choreographed to lively , motivational beats ! turbo kick is sure to raise your heart rate and burn calories with the guidance of our professional , friendly instructors . challenge your cardiovascular limits during this high - energy class , then enjoy the relaxing cool - down session .\ntransform your body and mind with this cardio conditioning class that is a fun challenge for any level of fitness . our experienced instructors modify moves for all abilities to help you push past your limits with plyometric drills . this cardio workout is based on max interval training that combines intervals of strength , power , resistance and core training for maximum results without equipment or weights . bring your water , a towel and get ready to get committed to better health !\nmove to the music as you increase muscular strength , range of movement and stamina for daily living activities . the silver sneakers class uses hand - held weights , elastic tubing with handles , and a ball for resistance training . a chair is used for seated and / or standing support .\nwork off some steam in this high - energy class that consists of cardio and martial arts movements ! cardio kickbox will improve your strength , heart health , speed , flexibility , and coordination . wear flexible clothes , pop on your sneakers , and bring gloves if you want to feel like you ' re in a ring . you ' ll jab , kick , uppercut and\nget hooked\non this dynamic class !\nempower your mind while you stretch and strengthen your body as you flow through poses rooted in decades of tradition . yoga offers a balancing workout to enhance your vitality and sense of well - being while also improving flexibility , strength and posture . this time is for you ! bring a towel and water as well as your own mat if you have it , otherwise we ' ll have one on standby for you .\na yougx signature class , this workout combines sculpting and compound toning exercises that will have you burning calories from head to toe . perfect if you ' re looking for some motivational guidance and a whole body workout . this weight - bearing group fitness class prevents the development of osteoporosis while firing up your metabolism , helping you to lose weight and achieve a total sculpt !\nget lost riding to the rhythm of powerful music and take on the terrain through hills , flats , mountain peaks , time trials , and interval training . there ' s never a dull moment with this indoor cycling workout . this isn ' t just for your legs , it ' s a total body workout ! try to wear fitted pants ( baggy may get in the way ) and sneakers . wear cycle shoes if you have them ( but they ' re certainly not mandatory ) . bring a water bottle , a small towel for the handle bars , and a smile !\nlove zumba ? mix it up with zumba step ! we blend step aerobics with the effectiveness of zumba , so put on your brightest , fun gym clothes and sneakers . expect all the great music that comes with any zumba group class with a focus on your legs , core and glutes . it ' s a great way to step up your dance party !\nget your heart pumping , work up a little sweat and burn through calories with yougx30 cardio blast ! benefits of regular cardio exercise includes a stronger heart , more confidence , and less feelings of stress . put on your favorite flexible gym attire and sneakers , then get ready to have fun .\nyougx30 core conditioning ' s 30 minute class targets abdominal , back and functional core training to help you improve core strength and prevent injury .\ndon ' t let your backside take a backseat during your workouts ! most of us find ourselves sitting for a large portion of the day , yougx30 g - 6 glutes gives your gluteal muscles the attention they deserve in 30 minutes . with this class , our professional instructors focus on targeted gravity - defying glute muscle training for an asset heightening experience !\ntake your mind and body to a state of pure bliss with slow lengthening / strengthening yoga poses and positive meditative affirmations . make this 30 minute class a daily practice to bring more well - being and mindfulness into your life . dress in your favorite yoga pants , comfiest shirt , and a light zip - up jacket or sweater and find your zen here .\nstep up your workout with this heart pumping , mind challenging aerobic exercise class . with a height adjustable step and choreographed routines that will move you up , onto , down and around for strong legs and an effective calorie burn !\nbodypump is for anyone looking to get lean , toned and fit . . . fast . using light to moderate weights with lots of repetition , bodypump gives you a total body workout and burn lots of calories along the way . instructors will coach you through the scientifically proven moves and techniques pumping out encouragement , motivation and great music . . . helping you achieve much more than on your own !\npunch , kick and jab your way to living better with this powerful martial - arts inspired workout ! bodycombat is the empowering cardio workout where you are totally unleashed . this fiercely energetic program is inspired by martial arts and draws from a wide array of disciplines such as karate , boxing , taekwondo , tai chi and muay thai . supported by driving music and powerful role model instructors , you strike through calories to superior health . wear flexible clothes and feel free to bring your gloves so you really feel like you ' re in the ring !\nthis is not your everyday cardio dance class ! learn professionally choreographed dance routines that focus on cardiovascular conditioning , core strengthening , and overall muscle toning . moves are broken down step - by - step so you and your new dance crew can bust out the whole routine at the end of each class ! wear flexible clothes and comfortable shoes so you can step , swerve and clap non - stop !\nperfect for active older adults who are looking for a modified zumba class that recreates the original moves you love at a lower - intensity .\ntotal - body conditioning classes designed to increase muscular strength , endurance , range of movement , flexibility , balance , agility and coordination . this class is a fun , energizing program that helps older adults take greater control of their health by encouraging physical activity .\nin the hustle and bustle of everyday life , here ' s your chance to slow down . this class will guide you through a gentle practice where you can journey into the body , stretch and tone the muscles , calm the mind , and soothe the entire system . a perfect class for the beginning yoga student or for those wishing to go back to basics . we have mats ready for you , but feel free to bring your own and wear comfortable but fitted clothing .\nmove your whole body through a complete series of seated and standing yoga poses . chair support is offered to safely perform a variety of seated and standing postures designed to increase flexibility , balance and range of movement . restorative breathing exercises and final relaxation will promote stress reduction and mental clarity .\njillian michaels bodyshred\u2122 is a revolutionary 30 - minute interval workout consisting of three minutes of strength , two minutes of cardio , and one minute of core work . each exercise in each category lasts 30 seconds and the full circuit is repeated until you hit 30 minutes .\nwith controlled , precise movements performed on a floor mat , pilates is designed to lengthen , strengthen and stretch muscle without adding bulk . it ' s the perfect class to tone and strengthen your mind and body . the pilates method requires concentration and coordinated breathing so you can focus on what matters , you .\ntae bo fitness features ground breaking workouts that integrate kicks , punches , and defensive techniques used in martial arts . join this fun group class and you ' ll gain more self - awareness , self - confidence as well as enhance your skills in martial arts and boxing techniques .\nhigh intensity interval training ( or just\nhiit\nfor our regulars ) is a system of organizing cardio respiratory training into short bursts of hard work , intensity is key . this calls for repeated bouts of short , high - intensity exercise intervals intermingled with periods of lower intensity intervals of active recovery . hiit can be an effective way to burn fat and improve athletic capacity and overall condition . put on your favorite sneakers and comfortable gym clothes and get ready to work !\nfind your calm and get centered , all while you get long and strong . bodyflow is the yoga - based class that will improve your mind , your body and your life . during bodyflow an inspired soundtrack plays as you bend and stretch through a series of simple yoga moves and embrace elements of tai chi and pilates . bring a towel and your mat , or borrow one from us , and wear fitted , comfortable gym attire .\nbodyattack is the sports - inspired cardio workout catered for everyone from total beginners to total regulars . with a focus on building strength and stamina , this high - energy interval training class combines athletic aerobic movements like jumping and lunging with strength exercises such as squats and push - ups . dig up your comfortable , fitted gym attire to get ready for this class !\nbodystep is the energizing step workout that makes you feel liberated and alive . using a height - adjustable step and simple movements on , over and around the step you get huge motivation from sing - a - long music and approachable instructors .\nalignment meets power . yoga sculpt aids each person in transforming stress into sweat . challenge meets change by connecting the breath with weighted body stabilization , flow , and proper posture alignment .\nditch to workout . . . it ' s time to party ! your favorite zumba rockstars need all their best backup dancers in the house so they can throw down their favorite beats and burn , burn , burn those calories away . \u200b\nget up and go with an aerobics class that ' s safe , heart - healthy , and gentle on the joints . the workout includes easy - to - follow low - impact movement and upper - body strength , abdominal conditioning , stretching , and relaxation exercises designed to energize your active lifestyle . a chair is available if needed for seated or standing support .\nthis explosive workout is a mix of high - energy dancing and boot camp toning with easy to follow repetitive moves . as you ' re getting lost dancing , your certified instructor will keep the focus on toning all areas of the body . no special equipment needed for a great class , just bring your sneakers , a towel , and don ' t forget water !\nwhether you\u2019re just getting started , need help getting back on track , or just looking for a solid workout buddy , our personal trainers are here to provide the guidance and motivation you ' re looking for to hit your personal health goals . they will target specific areas and keep you motivated so that you can reach your potential more effectively . find your new friend in fitness today to help you work smarter , not harder !\nthis is your warm welcome to indoor group cycling ! curious about trying those popular cycle classes ? these classes are recommended and designed for those who are new to cycling . intro to cycle will familiarize new riders on how to properly set up their bikes , spinning techniques and terms , and how to monitor exercise intensity . it ' s great for people who want a motivating workout with control of your own intensity and pace . it ' s free for all members , try it out today !\ndance your way to feeling and living better ! cardio dance blast class includes a warm - up to get your body primed , then transitions into a medium to high - intensity cardio routine . our easy - to - follow moves and high - energy beats make this dance fitness class suitable for all levels and so much fun ! the class includes stretching along with body and core strengthening .\ncombine fun with fitness to increase your cardiovascular and muscular endurance power with a standing circuit workout . upper - body strength work with hand - held weights , elastic tubing with handles , and a silversneakers ball is alternated with low - impact aerobics choreography . a chair is used for standing support , stretching and relaxation exercises .\nthis isn ' t your classic zumba class ! strong by zumba is a one - hour group fitness class that utilizes a combination of high intensity interval training , body weight exercises and strength conditioning led by music crafted to match every move . anticipate an overall body transformation with improved muscular definition and high caloric burn . wear comfortable , flexible gym clothing and expect a group fitness experience unlike any other !\nbarre is designed to trim , tighten and tone your entire body with emphasis on defining your glutes and legs . it concentrates on using small , controlled movements , isometric holds and high repetition . wear fitted but flexible clothing and don ' t forget your water and towel . see you at the barre !\ncircuit training is a fun way to lose weight and tone your body quickly . circuit training combines resistance training and aerobics in short intervals to help maximize results in less time . it helps to develop strength , endurance , coordination as well as flexibility .\njoin us for the ultimate flexibility and strengthening 30 - minute class ! power stretch yougx30 is directly associated with injury prevention , body alignment and creating the perfect balance between strength and flexibility . once you ' re guided through the warm - up , you ' ll flow through a series of low - impact movements using your own body weight to build flexibility , balance and strength !\nsweat & sculpt is a class that combines cardio ( sweat ) with strength training ( sculpt ) using various tools such as weights , bands , and body weight for an optimal fat burning workout .\nfit body circuit is a fun , creative approach to group fitness sure to leave you feeling stronger ! our motivational instructor will have the room set up with various exercise stations to work out all your different muscle groups . your clothing should be comfortable but fitted for weight bearing exercises . you ' ll work hard and test both your cardio and strength for an all - around effective workout !\nwith great music pumping and the group spinning as one , your instructor takes you on a journey of hill climbs , sprints and flat riding with the motivation of a team atmosphere ! wear fitted pants and bring your own cycle shoes if you have them , but not required as your favorite sneakers work great too . in an rpm workout you repeatedly spin the pedals to reach your cardio peak then ease back down , keeping pace with the pack to lift your personal performance and boost your cardio fitness .\nthirty minutes of getting lost riding to the rhythm of powerful music and take on the terrain through hills , flats , mountain peaks , time trials , and interval training . there ' s never a dull moment with this indoor cycling workout . this isn ' t just for your legs , it ' s a total body workout ! try to wear fitted pants ( baggy may get in the way ) and sneakers . wear cycle shoes if you have them ( but they ' re certainly not mandatory ) . bring a water bottle , a small towel for the handle bars , and a smile !\nin efforts to better serve our members , group exercise classes are cancelled due to renovations .\n30 minute option - barre is designed to trim , tighten and tone your entire body with emphasis on defining your glutes and legs . it concentrates on using small , controlled movements , isometric holds and high repetition . wear fitted but flexible clothing and don ' t forget your water and towel . see you at the barre !\n30 minute option - work off some steam in this high - energy class that consists of cardio and martial arts movements ! cardio kickbox will improve your strength , heart health , speed , flexibility , and coordination . wear flexible clothes , pop on your sneakers , and bring gloves if you want to feel like you ' re in a ring . you ' ll jab , kick , uppercut and\nget hooked\non this dynamic class ! 30 minute option -\n30 minute option - fit body circuit is a fun , creative approach to group fitness sure to leave you feeling stronger ! our motivational instructor will have the room set up with various exercise stations to work out all your different muscle groups . your clothing should be comfortable but fitted for weight bearing exercises . you ' ll work hard and test both your cardio and strength for an all - around effective workout !\n30 minute option - high intensity interval training ( or just\nhiit\nfor our regulars ) is a system of organizing cardio respiratory training into short bursts of hard work , intensity is key . this calls for repeated bouts of short , high - intensity exercise intervals intermingled with periods of lower intensity intervals of active recovery . hiit can be an effective way to burn fat and improve athletic capacity and overall condition . put on your favorite sneakers and comfortable gym clothes and get ready to work ! high intensity interval training ( or just\nhiit\nfor our regulars ) is a system of organizing cardio respiratory training into short bursts of hard work , intensity is key . this calls for repeated bouts of short , high - intensity exercise intervals intermingled with periods of lower intensity intervals of active recovery . hiit can be an effective way to burn fat and improve athletic capacity and overall condition . put on your favorite sneakers and comfortable gym clothes and get ready to work !"]}
{"id": 54488, "summary": [{"text": "the trans-saharan gas pipeline ( also known as nigal pipeline and trans-african gas pipeline ) is a planned natural gas pipeline from nigeria to algeria .", "topic": 22}, {"text": "it is seen as an opportunity to diversify the european union 's gas supplies . ", "topic": 22}], "title": "trans - saharan gas pipeline", "paragraphs": ["abandoned trans - saharan gas project which was supposed to be from nigeria to algeria .\neu , russia struggle for stake in trans - saharan gas pipeline | africa | dw | 07 . 07 . 2009\nthe other project of a bigger importance , the gas pipeline from nigeria to europe through algeria , the trans - saharan gas pipeline tsgp , will be on the other hand fully dedicated to the european union market .\nthe agreements signed between morocco and nigeria to build an offshore gas pipeline has effectively buried plans to achieve the trans - saharan gas project that was mulled in 2002 to bring nigerian gas to the mediterranean through niger and algeria .\na previous pipeline project - - the trans - saharan gas pipeline - - was agreed on between nigeria ' s nnpc and algeria ' s sonatrach in 2002 , and an intergovernmental accord signed in 2009 .\nabuja\u2014the nigerian national petroleum corporation , nnpc , yesterday , disclosed that it is committed to the trans saharan gas pipeline , tsgp , and that the project was still on track .\nthe $ 12 billion trans saharan gas pipeline is a 4 , 401 kilometres natural gas project to be constructed from nigeria , starting from warri , delta state , to algeria via niger republic , and from algeria to spain .\nthe maghreb\u2013europe gas pipeline was first proposed in 1963 by french companies . this proposal foresaw prolongation of the pipeline to\nalgeria has also shown indifference to the trans - saharan gas pipeline because it does not want to offer its main client , europe , an alternative source of gas . algeria nurtured the hope of becoming russia\u2019s europe to the south .\nthe infrastructure concession regulatory commission ( icrc ) , in collaboration with new partnership for africa\u2019s development ( nepad ) plans to make proposed multi - billion dollars trans - saharan gas pipeline project a reality .\nand even if the price is right , the trans - saharan pipeline is routed through some very dangerous parts of the world , and rebel groups oppose the project .\nalgerian gas to europe : the transmed pipeline and early spanish gas import projects . working paper # 27\nsecurity conditions in northern nigeria , niger and the algerian south , the supposed route of the trans - saharan gas pipeline remain volatile with the presence of terrorist groups taking advantage of porous borders and attacking pipelines and gas installations . this adds to the unfeasibility of the algerian project and gives credence to the atlantic gas pipeline project to channel gas through offshore pipelines .\nthe minister said the summit would provide opportunity for critical appraisal of the 20 billion u . s . dollar nigeria - algeria trans - saharan gas pipeline project under the new partnership for african development ( nepad ) .\nhowever , the nigeran government has gone on the record stating that if proper security is put in place there should be no reason why the trans - saharan pipeline should be stalled .\nthe national coordinator , nepad , mrs gloria akobundu , said the agency would partner with icrc to make the trans - saharan gasline project a reality .\nthe pipeline consists of five sections . the pipeline ' s algerian , moroccan and andalusian sections are\nfrom the nigerian border , the pipeline would continue for 841 kilometres to algeria and then 2 , 303 kilometres within the algeria gas infrastructure pipeline .\nsecurity also remains a prominent obstacle , with the trans - saharan gas pipeline from nigeria to algeria having faced delays to the start of construction due to security concerns along the planned pipeline route . surveillance of the planned pipeline route is also an ongoing concern for the turkmenistan - afghanistan - pakistan - india pipeline , which will pass through territory in southern helmand province in afghanistan , as well as the balochistan province in pakistan .\nso while the eu and russia compete to get a stake in the 4000 kilometer - long trans - saharan pipeline , some are questioning whether the massive project will pay off or can be protected once it is completed .\ndespite this brewing diplomatic tension , the coastal gas pipeline project is of great importance to both countries , with reports noting the tacit priority placed on the project by the federal government even to the detriment of the $ 12 billion trans sahara gas pipeline , which from its conception would take gas from nigeria to algeria and then spain .\nworld bank cuts 2016 growth forecast for sub - saharan africa to 3 . 3 %\nnigeria and morocco announced on monday a partnership to develop the trans - african gas pipeline , connecting africa to europe via morocco , kallanish energy learns from morocco\u2019s sovereign funds , ithmar capital .\n\u201c in front of these setbacks , a legitimate question emerges : why algeria , a leading gas producer , falls short of carrying out projects that it previously undertook ? \u201d he wondered , adding that algerian officials are incapable of explaining why large - scale projects such as the trans - saharan gas pipeline has been abandoned .\nnigeria has some of the largest gas reserves in the world . but gas production is low .\na similar project\u2013trans - saharan gas project ( tsgp ) \u2013was proposed by algeria in 2002 . the algerian government entered into an agreement with the nigerian authorities to construct a gas pipeline worth $ 30 billion that would cross the sahel through niger and algeria to reach the gates of europe on a route of 4 , 300 km .\nat a recent meeting with the national coordinator of the new partnership for african development ( nepad - nigeria ) , ms . gloria akobundu , nnpc\u2019s group managing director , dr . maikanti baru , reaffirmed the commitment of the corporation to the $ 12 billion trans saharan gas pipeline .\nthe maghreb\u2013europe gas pipeline ( meg ; also known as the pedro duran farell pipeline ) is a natural gas pipeline , which links the hassi r ' mel field in algeria through morocco with cordoba in andalusia , spain , where it is connected with the spanish and portuguese gas grids . it supplies mainly spain and portugal , as well as morocco with natural gas .\nnigeria and algeria have awarded a contract for a feasibility study of the $ 6 bn trans - saharan gas pipeline . the contract was awarded to uk - based pipeline engineering group penspen . the project is being undertaken by the nigerian national petroleum corporation ( nnpc ) and algeria ' s sonatrach on behalf of the government of the two countries .\nthe energy information administration ( eia ) , in its 2016 country analysis on nigeria\u2019s oil and gas sector , released recently , has attributed the delay in the commencement of the trans - sahara gas pipeline to security concerns along the entire pipeline route , increasing costs , and ongoing regulatory and political uncertainty in nigeria .\nunlike the coastal gas pipeline which will go along the west african coast from nigeria all the way to morocco and then into europe , the trans saharan gas pipeline project is faced with some challenges because as designed , the project , which is a surface pipeline network , would pass through restive areas in the niger delta all the way up , through some states in the north - west , then to niger and algeria . it is thus seen as having more risks .\na major milestone has been reached with the official signing of an intergovernmental agreement ( iga ) between nigeria , algeria , and niger for the development of the trans - sahara gas pipeline ( tsgp ) project .\nthe trans - african pipeline will be developed jointly by the moroccan sovereign wealth fund ithmar capital and the nigeria sovereign investment authority , the partners said monday .\ntide africa fund invests exclusively in technology - driven services and innovation in sub - saharan africa .\na new pipeline project to bring nigerian gas through africa to europe has been launched by the sovereign wealth funds of nigeria and morocco , the latest attempt to link nigeria ' s vast gas resources with the lucrative european gas market .\nthe demand of the gas pipeline is highly required as some european countries have created a feud against russia\u2019s proposed nord stream 2 gas pipeline construction . the european union is increasingly looking for alternative ways to reduce their dependency on russia , which supplies up to half of the european\u2019s union gas demands .\nsources explained that morocco had expressed its desire to have nigeria play down its commitment to the trans sahara line , and accord the new coastal gas line top priority .\n\u201cas a fruit of an intensive moroccan involvement in africa , this project has buried the plan to achieve the trans - saharan gas project , \u201d he said , noting that morocco secured the necessary financing of what he called a \u201cpharaonic\u201d project from sovereign funds and international bodies .\nthe programme is initially focused on sub - saharan africa , with a view to expanding to other regions .\nthe world bank has lowered its 2016 growth forecast for sub - saharan africa to 3 . 3 percent .\ncarlyle\u2019s sub - saharan africa fund manages some $ 698 million and has invested in four companies to date .\ncherif pinned the failures of his country on the corruption prevailing within algeria\u2019s main source of revenue , the state - owned oil and gas company sonatrach . yet , he turned a blind eye on the geopolitical causes that left algeria unwilling to carry out the trans - saharan project .\nthe goal of power africa is to increase access to cleaner and more efficient electricity in sub - saharan africa .\nge oil & gas has continued to seek to increase the competitiveness of the solutions for the nigerian oil & gas . . .\nhe , however , stated that it was a federal government project , and that he could not confirm the cost of the studies . ughamadu , also noted that the project would not affect the execution of the $ 12 billion trans sahara gas pipeline .\nhe explained that the commission was also working to include the private sector in developing another offshore gas pipeline that would link nigeria with morocco .\naccording to onyema , the nigeria - algeria gas pipeline is a major project of nepad that the summit will give attention to this year .\ndangote also said his company is constructing an undersea gas pipeline to link nigeria ' s oil - producing delta region to west . . .\nrussian natural gas giant gazprom has signed deals with companies from four european nations , paving the way for a new natural gas pipeline that sidesteps the ukraine and worries brussels . ( 16 . 05 . 2009 )\nifc said its investment would help chl acquire and operate a chain of high - quality hospitals across sub - saharan africa .\nsub - saharan banks are more vulnerable to rising credit risks due to their increased fiscal challenges and weaker risk . . .\nnigeria , niger and algeria have signed an agreement to build a multi - billion dollar pipeline to take nigerian gas across the sahara to the mediterranean .\nnigeria signed a treaty with niger and algeria in 2009 to build a 1 , 037 - kilometre gas pipeline from calabar to kano to nigerian border .\ndispute , any route from algeria through morocco to spain was prevented . also natural gas consumption in spain was too low to justify the pipeline construction .\nabuja\u2014the nigerian national petroleum corporation , nnpc , yesterday , said the west african gas pipeline , wagp , would be extended from ghana to cote d\u2019ivoire .\nthe trans saharan pipeline was planned to start from warri and run up north through niger to hassi r\u2019mel in algeria , from where it will connect to the existing trans - mediterranean , maghreb - europe , medgaz and galsi pipelines . the length of the pipeline would be about 4 , 128 kilometres ( 2 , 565 mi ) , of which 1 , 037 kilometres ( 644 mi ) will run through nigeria , 841 kilometres ( 523 mi ) in niger , and 2 , 310 kilometres ( 1 , 440 mi ) in algeria .\nthe feed of a 48 inches pipeline from calabar to kano has been completed .\nin the first phase , 418 kilometres x 36 inches pipeline from obigbo - umuhia - ajaokuta ; 683 kilometres x 40 inches pipeline from ajaokuta\u2013abuja\u2013kaduna\u2013kano would be executed .\nthe nigerian government\u2019s credibility seems wobbly reviewing their history in executing other regional pipeline projects . the west african gas pipeline ( wagp ) , which connects nigeria\u2019s gas reserves to togo , benin , and ghana , was initially proposed in 1982 but took over 25 years before it could commence its operations . wagp has since its commencement remained inconsistent in its gas supply to its clients .\nthe 4 , 300 km pipeline is proposed under the nepad initiative to connect to gas resources in nigeria and algeria and transport them to consumers accessible from the pipeline along its route and at its terminal point on the mediterranean coast of algeria .\nsource : gazprom . the power of siberia gas pipeline under construction . in september 2016 , gazprom and cnpc signed the epc contract to construct a crossing under the amur river within the cross - border section of the power of siberia pipeline .\non the other hand , several reports by international think tanks warned that algeria\u2019s domestic consumption of gas is on the rise coupled with a falling production . the country\u2019s export capacity is steadily decreasing making it an unreliable gas supplier . therefore , the moroccan - nigerian pipeline will offer europe a much needed new source of gas that will reduce european countries dependence on russian and algerian gas .\nthe nigeria - morocco pipeline project could be achievable if the partner countries get the full cooperation of all states in which the gas pipeline would be conveyed . from the outlook , the pipeline would be based offshore , making the project prone to less vandalisation but full approval of these countries would aid the smooth implementation of the project .\nnigeria and morocco have entered into an initial feasibility studies agreement to advance the construction of a new coastal pipeline that would take gas all the way from escravos to morocco .\nsimilar to africa , australasia will see rapid growth by doubling its expenditure over the next 5 years because of the need for pipeline infrastructure to deliver gas to lng plants .\nruby pipeline , owned and operated by kinder morgan , is a 680 - mile , 42 - inch diameter pipeline system that extends from wyoming to oregon providing natural gas supplies from the major rocky mountain basins to consumers in california , nevada and the pacific northwest .\nthe proposed pipeline includes a 220 - kilometre subsea between the border of algeria and spain .\nthe world bank and imf have growth forecasts of 3 . 3 percent and 3 percent , respectively , for sub - saharan african economies . . .\nthe pipeline came on stream on 1 november 1996 and it was commissioned on 9 november 1996 .\nthe global move toward gas is the third factor affecting trends in the onshore pipeline sector . within the next 20 years , oil , coal , and gas will converge to each represent 26 % to 28 % of global energy consumption . the role of gas will gain importance as its share increases from 22 % in 1995 to 26 % in 2030 . the use of oil will fall substantially from 38 % to 28 % . in this scenario , gas pipelines will maintain their role against liquid pipelines in the global onshore pipeline system .\ndespite weaker oil revenues , seplat said it achieved notable growth in its gas business .\nan m . o . u between sonatrach and nnpc was signed in 2003 to carry out a feasibility study of a gas pipeline between nigeria and europe , passing through niger and algeria .\nby michael eboh the nigerian national petroleum corporation , nnpc , wednesday , stated that the west african gas pipeline ( wagp ) would be extended from ghana to cote d\u2019 ivoire . maikanti baru\nthis important project , registered in the nepad program , has both a trans - african and trans - mediterranean nature . its implementation will constitute the example of the south - south co - operation and will contribute to the consolidation of the co - operation between the south and the north in the energy field .\ngeopolitical issues also have the potential to delay ambitious inter - regional pipeline projects . for example , the signature of the agreement for the turkish stream pipeline to transport russian gas to turkey was suspended until october 2016 , following political tensions between the two countries relating to the conflict in syria .\nthe nigerian - morocco gas pipeline is expected to connect with the west africa gas pipeline ( wagp ) through five to six countries . wagp already connects nigeria\u2019s large reserves to three west african countries . estimating the length , the pipeline is expected to be longer and more expensive than the tsgp as it is to go through a longer route . also , including five to six countries in this project compared to just two in tsgp portrays the slimmer chance of seeing this project accomplished .\nthe pipeline will run for 2 , 580 miles ( 4 , 128km ) through the three countries .\nthe pipeline would be operated by the nigerian national petroleum corporation ( nnpc ) and sonatrach of algeria .\naccording to the icrc boss , about 1 . 2 billion dollars had been spent in the early gas phase to complete 261 kilometres x 20 / 36 inches pipeline from qua iboe - ikot abasi - ukanafun - obigbo artery to connect gas supply to feed the ajaokuta - kano line .\ndespite rift over ecowas , nigeria , morocco taking steps to actualise coastal gas . . .\nthere had been security concerns in both countries . nigeria\u2019s gas production has experienced a massive decline over the years as a result of incessant attacks on the gas pipeline by militants in the niger delta region . the gas shortages have led to a reduction in electricity generation within the country . the shortages have also led some multinational companies to explore alternative sources to generate electricity such as coal .\nit is unclear exactly the route the pipeline would take , though the developers foresee it following the coast .\nthe shortest route to europe would be via niger and algeria to morocco for further pipeline supply to spain .\nthe $ 10 billion ( 7 . 2 billion euros ) pipeline agreement , which was formally signed on friday , could send as many as 30 billion cubic meters of natural gas from nigeria to europe .\nseplat ' s gas production jumped 113 percent to 100 . 7 mmscfd in the first quarter .\non monday , the governments of nigeria and morocco announced they would jointly develop a new regional gas pipeline\nconnecting the two countries , bringing the resources of nigeria to morocco , its neighbors and europe .\nnigeria has huge gas reserves totaling some 5 . 1 tcm , according to the latest bp statistical review of world energy , but few options for monetizing the gas other than its lng export facility .\nliquid - related pipeline demand is expected to increase by 16 % compared with the previous period because of the growth in natural gas liquids and ethanol pipelines offsetting the decline in crude oil and refined petroleum product pipelines .\n' russia is ready to participate in discussing the situation emerging in the oil and gas markets . '\ndespite the oil price downturn , changing energy mixes and increased demand for gas in regions such as asia will remain a stable long - term driver for pipeline installations . notably , both china and india are expanding their internal natural gas transmission networks via projects such as the 4 th and 5 th west - east pipelines in china and the mallavaram - bhopal - bhilwara - vijaipur gas pipeline in india . according to bp , 30 % of the increase in gas demand to 2035 is expected to come from china and india alone . subsequently , douglas - westwood expects gas pipelines to continue to gain market share over the forecast period , accounting for 64 % of additional kilometres installed over the 2017\u20132021 period , compared with 57 % over the 2012\u20132016 period .\nthis is because only last week , gazprom signed a separate $ 2 . 5bn deal with nigeria ' s state - owned gas firm nnpc to build new gas refineries , pipelines and power stations in nigeria .\nwestern europe will experience a 20 % increase in pipeline construction length and a 9 % increase in expenditure . because western europe is one of the largest demand centers with low oil and gas production and a well - established onshore pipeline infrastructure , domestic construction activity level will be lower than the interregional level . most of the largest onshore pipeline projects will originate from key producing neighboring regions , such as the eastern europe / fsu , middle east , and africa .\nover the forecast period , the total length of installed gas pipelines is expected to increase by 11 % to reach 156 422 km , accounting for 66 % of total kilometers installed . the projected growth will largely come from increased investment in unconventional resources , such as shale gas and coal seam gas / coalbed methane .\nthere are a number of obstacles that remain in the path of the proposed 4 , 128 - km pipeline , most notably the security situation throughout the three countries that the pipeline would traverse . however , the iga could signal renewed interest from the european union ( eu ) , which view the pipeline as a key future project to increase security of supply .\nnigeria has estimated natural gas reserves of 180 trillion cubic feet , the seventh - largest in the world .\nlast week , russian gas giant gazprom signed a 50 - 50 joint venture with the nigerian national petroleum company that would see the russians invest $ 2 . 5 billion in oil , gas processing and transport activities .\neurope is witnessing a spectacular development of its gas industry , all the estimations related to its future evolution in terms of forecast emphasise on its strong gas dependence that will be more than 60 % by 2015 - 2020 .\nsources close to the new coastal pipeline project informed thisday that morocco was quite determined to get nigeria to ditch the trans sahara gas line and concentrate on the coastal line because of its diplomatic differences with algeria . relations between the two north african countries have been dominated by rifts , including the lingering issue of western sahara . it was gathered that this development could set off fresh diplomatic spat between morocco and its neighbour , algeria .\nbrussels and moscow want in on a deal between nigeria , niger and algeria to construct a 4000 - kilometer pipeline for natural gas . it could be a very lucrative venture , but it ' s also comes with some serious risks .\neuropean union nations now hope it will enable them to diversify their gas supplies - and most pressingly , reduce their reliance upon russian gas - but many analysts say gazprom may have a head start in participating in the scheme .\nseplat said its gas revenue increased by 185 percent year - on - year to $ 77 million in 2015 .\nof course , the corresponding contracts with european gas providers have to be signed , but they would in fact represent alternatives that could be considered for diversifying the provision of gas ,\nhergenroether told dw - world . de .\non saturday , the nigeria\u2019s minister of foreign affairs announced a partnership with the moroccan government to construct a gas pipeline that will connect nigeria , morocco and other african countries to europe . the agreement was reached during morocco\u2019s king mohammed vi visit to nigeria .\n[ \u2026 ] finished sometime in october . lawyers for bayou bridge pipeline llc , in a court filing on june 27 , stated that\u2026\nthe project would transport about 30 billion cubic meters of natural gas from the nigerian city of warri through niger to algeria .\nperhaps it is no coincidence that the memories of last winter ' s gas shortage in the european union , have prompted competing gas pipelines to the eu to hire two former german politicians to smooth the way . ( 07 . 07 . 2009 )\nthe sankofa gas project is expected to generate $ 2 . 3 billion annnually for the ghanaian government apart from . . .\ndespite the challenging environment in nigeria , seven energy said its gas business continues to thrive as it delivers more . . .\naccording to a statement by the nnpc , the planned extension of the pipeline was part of the federal government\u2019s west african energy integration policy .\nbut that fact hasn ' t at all been lost on those in power in moscow , who also want a stake in the pipeline .\n\u201calthough the security concerns are heightened , i believe that the beneficiaries of the gas pipeline , which includes algeria knows the importance of the project , so they will protect it to the latter , \u201d international society for energy and environmental development president akisola cole told media .\nthe scope of work to be undertaken includes market analysis , pipeline infrastructure requirements , establishment of gas supply sources , project cost estimates , assessment of the policy issues and institutional framework relating to the project , economic and financial analysis , pipeline route survey , project risk analysis , assessment of environmental issues and a regional benefit study . the study is expected to be completed in nine months .\nwe are of course very pleased to have been awarded this visionary project . it is a world - class pipeline impacting not only the african continent but will become a major supply conduit for gas into europe . we are looking forward to working with sonatrach and nnpc ,\nsaid david stanley .\nin nigeria , for example , a group called the movement for the emancipation of the niger delta or mend has vowed to torpedo the pipeline .\nleading with 7 , 250 rooms in its pipeline , spread over 29 new properties , hilton is followed by carlson rezidor and marriott . . .\nbaru explained that the extension of wagp to cote d\u2019ivoire would facilitate easy transmission of gas within the west african sub - region .\nthe proposed gas pipeline , to be built through a partnership between the nnpc and algeria\u2019s sonatrach , would stretch 1 , 037 kilometres from nigeria to the niger border , 841 kilometres from niger to algeria , 2 , 303 kilometres across algeria and 220 kilometres from algeria to spain and would have an estimated annual capacity of 30 billion cubic litres of natural gas . it is expected to be operational from 2020 .\nnigeria is ranked 9th in the world\u2019s highest gas reservoir countries and second in africa after algeria . most of the gas however , occurs in association with oil hence the high daily production of the commodity in excess of what could be conveniently consumed or profitably harnessed .\nbut there has been little progress on the project since , given the huge distances involved and the high cost of developing such a vast pipeline project .\nthe project started in early 1990s . in 1992 , ministers of spain and algeria agreed to start the construction of the pipeline . at the same time\nit was targeted to provide an additional 1 . 22bcf / d of gas and add 4 . 9gw of power , diko said .\nthe nigerian national petroleum corporation ( nnpc ) places nigeria as the largest oil and gas producer in africa and the sixth . . .\nthe project will strengthen energy exports to europe , linking nigerian gas to the european energy market through morocco ,\nithmar said .\ni ' d be careful with all gazprom investments because no one knows what ' s going to happen to gas prices in the future ,\nelfert told dw - world .\nit is likely that gas prices will fall further than gazprom is assuming .\noando also announced that it would seek shareholder approval to divest from its businesses in gas , power , energy services , . . .\nsigned a long - term supply agreement . it followed by signing the moroccan convention establishing the procedures for the construction , operation and use of the pipeline . at the same year , the project company europe - maghreb pipeline ltd . was established . in 1994 , transgas of portugal ) joined the project .\neuropean union states are keen to reduce their reliance upon russian gas because of gazprom ' s numerous price disputes in recent years with ukraine .\nthe international affairs institute ( iai ) and ocp policy center recently launched a new book : the future of natural gas . markets and geopolitics .\nnigerian natural gas reserves as at 1st may , 1998 was estimated to be about 120 trillion cubic feet , with a life index of 92 years at a gas depletion rate of 1 . 03 % per annum . this was twice the total crude oil reserve of the country at that time . currently , nigeria\u2019s natural gas reserves are estimated to be in the region of 140tcf with up to 45tcf as yet untapped in recoverable reserves .\nthe agency will also automate vat collection in the power , telecommunications , e - commerce , financial services , oil and gas , . . .\nthe signing of the agreement is very significant because it is the first gas - to - power guarantee that the world bank has . . .\nthe previously planned 30 bcm / year trans - sahara link was designed to run for 1 , 037 km from nigeria to the border with niger , before running 841 km from niger to algeria and then another 2 , 303 km across algeria to spain .\nformer algerian interior minister and ex - ambassador , abderrahmane meziane cherif bemoaned that his country has been outperformed by morocco in africa where the kingdom has joined words into action by planning to build the african atlantic gas pipeline , a gigantic project he likened to the building of the channel tunnel linking france to england .\nas per the previous 5 years , operations ( covering routine activities associated with the day - to - day operation of the pipeline facility , including monitoring , chemical cleaning , and any routine pigging of the pipeline ) is expected to account for the largest proportion of operational expenditure over the 2017\u20132021 period , with a share of 56 % .\nthe eastern europe / fsu is expected to experience steady growth in its onshore pipeline market . both pipeline construction length and expenditure will increase at roughly the same rate , by about 29 % compared with the previous period . the market holds a strong position to supply market needs as energy demand in western europe and asia continues to grow .\npipelines play a vital supporting role in the energy supply chain as one of the most efficient modes of hydrocarbon transportation . over the past 10 years , the increase in energy demand and strong development in the production of unconventional resources and liquefied natural gas ( lng ) has set solid ground for growth in the onshore pipeline sector .\ngrowth in latin america is expected to be steady with a 28 % increase in pipeline construction length and a 35 % increase in expenditure . in contrast to the eastern europe / fsu and the middle east , latin america\u2019s activity is driven by domestic requirements . the number of pipeline projects connecting with the neighboring region , north america , is negligible .\nnatural gas is a lucrative business , but investors have to cope with the fact that the energy market in the current global economic situation is extremely volatile .\nhe added that nigeria\u2019s and morocco\u2019s sovereign wealth funds would jointly develop the pipeline to run about 4 , 000 kilometres along the west african coast on a route yet to be finalised .\nthese rows have seen gazprom temporarily cut supplies to ukraine , which in turn has reduced russian gas deliveries to western europe that are piped through russia ' s neighbour .\nregarded as one of the best in the world , nigeria\u2019s natural gas is not high in hydrogen sulphide ( h2s ) or carbon dioxide ( co2 ) impurity levels to marketing . despite this advantage gas flaring ( estimated at 2 . 2 billion naira / day ) . constitutes , to date , a phenomenal wastage in nigeria\u2019s resources .\nall the specialized sources dealing with the energetic matters strongly believe that the natural gas presents an economic and strategical stake in long term with regards to the large expected demand .\ninvestment in new infrastructure to support lng and unconventional gas developments will be a major factor in shaping the future demand for pipelines . outside the major oil province of the middle east , gas - related lines accounted for 67 % of the kilometers installed over the past 5 years with this percentage expected to increase to 69 % for the 2013\u20132017 period .\nthe giant project , which will cost an estimated $ 13bn ( \u00a38bn ) , aims to deliver up to 30 billion cubic metres of gas per year for the european market .\nglobal expenditure is expected to reach usd 216 billion over the next 5 years , increasing by 12 % compared with the previous 5 - year period with 270 834 km of onshore pipeline expected to be installed .\nit would also connect gas supply from spdc / cnl\u2019s assa north development via the eastern axis through abuja - kaduna - kano to further reinforce supply to the east and to the north .\nwith traditional importers in the west expected to curb their energy demand , major new projects such as russia - south korea , will deliver russian oil and gas to the growing asian markets .\nas per the previous 5 years , north america is expected to account for the largest proportion of additional kilometres installed over the forecast period , albeit with a reduced market share of 36 % , compared with 44 % over the 2012\u20132016 period . key projects expected to contribute to installation activity within the region over the forecast period include the alaska stand alone gas pipeline and the prince rupert gas transmission project in canada . with the largest installed base of pipelines , north america will also dominate operational expenditure , accounting for 37 % of the market , compared with 35 % over the 2012\u20132016 period .\nconversely , events such as the lifting of international nuclear - related sanctions against iran in january 2016 provide a potential significant opportunity for key contractors within the global supply chain . iran is expected to be a significant contributor to installation activity in the middle east over the forecast period , with projects such as the igat ix pipeline providing a potential gateway for the export of iranian gas to markets in europe .\nthe eu also adamantly supports the project as it would allow the group of nations to shake its reliance on russian resources by directly digging into nigera\u2019s 5 trillion cubic meters of natural gas output .\nhe says one concern is security , as a pipeline could be a target for tuareg rebels or al - qaeda in north africa , both of whom are active among the unpatrolled expanses and porous borders of the sahara .\nwhen contacted for clarification on this , the group general manager public affairs of the nnpc , mr . ndu ughamadu , confirmed to thisday the commencement of the feasibility studies on the coastal gas line .\nthe second phase f the project , estimated to cost 1 . 2 billion dollars and finished by 2020 , was a 174 - kilometre x 24 inches pipeline from qua iboe terminal axis , traversing calabar - ikot - ekpene - umuahia .\npublic opposition will continue to act as one of the key barriers to installation activity over the forecast period . notably , both the keystone xl and dakota access pipeline projects have experienced delays due to fierce opposition on environmental grounds . in the case of the latter project , the army corps of engineers announced at the beginning of december 2016 that it would not grant a permit for the pipeline to drill under the missouri river , following a series of protests by environmental activists .\nhowever , douglas - westwood expects the market to be sheltered from the oil price downturn in the near term , due to an increase in installation activity driven by projects sanctioned prior to the downturn . the global number of kilometers installed is forecast to rise by 5 % from 59 , 769 km to 63 , 025 km . key projects expected to contribute to this rise include the 5 , 200 - km 4 th west - east gas pipeline in china and the 2 , 500 - km gwadar to kashgar oil pipeline in pakistan . subsequently , global capital expenditure in 2017 is forecast to increase by 12 % from usd 40 . 6 billion to usd 45 . 6 billion .\naccording to him , the visit would afford the nnpc and cote d\u2019ivoire the opportunity to open a new vista for further bilateral discussion which would lead to the growth and development of the oil and gas sector .\nin an attempt to reduce their reliance on russian gas , eu leaders have met with colleagues from the so - called\nnew silk road\nin prague to discuss building new pipelines . ( 08 . 05 . 2009 )\nthe statement noted that group managing director of the nnpc , maikanti baru , who was represented by chief operating officer , gas and power , mr . saidu mohammed , disclosed this while receiving a delegation from cote d\u2019ivoire in abuja .\nhe said nigeria and indeed the nnpc had been into the business of oil and gas exploration and production for over 50 years , stressing that the interface would enable the nnpc to share its vast experiences in the sector with the delegation .\nthe statement noted that group managing director of the nnpc , maikanti baru , who was represented by the chief operating officer , gas and power , mr . saidu mohammed , disclosed this while receiving a delegation from cote d\u2019ivoire in abuja .\nhe said nigeria and indeed the nnpc has being into the business of oil and gas exploration and production for over fifty years , stressing that the interface would enable the nnpc to share its vast experiences in the sector with the delegation .\nthe french energy company total as well as royal dutch shell are eager to get involved , and many european leaders hope that a direct connection with nigeria , would help ease the eu ' s dependency on russia for its gas needs .\nthe second key driver for market growth in the sector is the regional production / consumption balance . asia and western europe will continue to run hydrocarbon deficits and be the two largest energy importers , while the middle east and the eastern europe / fsu will run large surpluses and remain the key exporters . north america will soon convert into a gas exporter . given the current surplus / deficit situation across regions , moving oil and gas\u2014especially among neighboring regions\u2014is critical to ensure market efficiency .\nthe european union is united on the natural gas pipelines its members aim to build in a bid to diversify bloc ' s supply and import routes , energy commissioner andris piebalgs said on friday , jan . 30 . ( 31 . 01 . 2009 )\nincreasing gasification is shaping the long - term demand for pipes . with an anticipated 35 % increase in global energy demand over the next 20 years , the role of natural gas is expected to account for 26 % of total energy consumption by 2030 .\nthe pipeline will run an estimated 4 , 000 km along the west coast of africa and the countries through which it runs and the exact route will be determined as the project moves forward , based on further research ,\na spokesman for ithmar told s & p global platts .\nbut andreas hergenroether , the head of the german foreign trade office in algiers , says that existing agreements between the eu and algeria - the world ' s second largest producer of natural gas - could provide a hedge against the bloc becoming completely dependent on russia .\nas a small but growing market , africa is expected to see an 88 % increase in expenditure over the forecast period . continuing growth in domestic production and the need for infrastructure to export oil and gas to western europe are the main drivers of market expansion .\ntrang nguyen is a member of douglas - westwood\u2019s research team , specializing in subsea cables , onshore pipelines , and unconventional gas . she earned a bachelor\u2019s degree in economics and law as a recipient of the singapore scholarship awarded by the singapore ministry of foreign affairs .\nthisday learnt that following the decision to build a new gas line between the two countries as was reached during the visit of king muhammed vi of morocco to president muhammadu buhari in december 2016 , funds for the project\u2019s initial feasibility studies have been provided by both countries .\naside from the drivers accelerating the market growth , geopolitical complication and public opposition stand out as challenges causing significant delay in construction commencement and project cancellation . increase in material prices and more stringent regulations are expected to increase the cost of building and operating pipelines . the security of pipeline poses a challenge in politically unstable areas .\nin his remarks , leader of the ivoirian delegation and deputy director , production , ministry of petroleum , cote d\u2019 ivoire , mr . patrick marshal , said the visit was to learn from nigeria some of its best practices in personnel management , exploration and production in the oil and gas industry .\nthe o & m expenditure associated with pipeline stations and expenditure allocated to technical and land management support ( including additional onsite technical expertise and troubleshooting of technical issues , as well as the maintenance of the right of way ) are expected to account for 21 % and 8 % , respectively , of total operational expenditure over the 2017\u20132021 period .\ndouglas - westwood estimated in the world onshore pipelines market forecast 2013\u20132017 that 270 834 km of onshore pipeline will be installed from 2013 to 2017 , increasing by 10 % compared with the previous 5 - year period . global expenditure is expected to reach usd 216 billion over the next 5 years , a 12 % increase compared with 2008\u20132012 .\nthis very strong appeal of the importation sources would not be limited only to current suppliers and routes . the deficit would be filled only by the development of new gas reserves of the traditional suppliers and by the recourse to new remoted sources notably from those situated in the middle east , caspian , nigeria\u2026\nin 2009 , russian gas group , gazprom signed a memorandum of understanding ( mou ) to invest at least $ 2 . 5 billion in a joint venture with the nigerian national petroleum corporation ( nnpc ) . the european union , through its european investment bank , was interested in financing the project .\nin his own remarks , leader of the ivoirian delegation and deputy director , production , of ministry of petroleum , cote d\u2019 ivoire , mr . patrick marshal , said the visit was to learn from nigeria some of its best practices in personnel management , exploration and production in the oil and gas industry .\nsurging asian demand is changing traditional supply flows . expected to run a regional production - 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year period . delays in the start of construction of announced projects , such as the two controversial pipelines , keystone xl and northern gateway , contribute to the slowdown in activity . however , the region still presents strong line pipe demand to build up infrastructure for production from unconventional resources .\ncontinual expansion in energy demand remains the most prominent driver underlying growth in the energy industry , and the onshore pipeline sector is no exception . global energy consumption in 2030 is estimated at 16 , 531 million tons of oil equivalent , increasing by 35 % compared with 2011 . main sources of demand growth include energy need for industrialization in emerging economies , increase in population and gross domestic product per capita , and the surge in fuel consumption for transportation .\nwithin the context of exponential increase in energy demand and a strong political agenda for energy security coming from asia , douglas - westwood expects to see large producers targeting the asian market . the eastern europe / fsu , especially russia , provide examples of this trend . key projects transporting gas from the eastern europe / fsu to asia include the tapi , turkmenistan - china , and russia - south korea pipelines .\nin mid - january 2013 , a bloody hostage crisis at a gas plant operated by british oil major bp , statoil and algeria\u2019s government - owned hydrocarbons company sonatrach grabbed international headlines . in the aftermath of the death of dozens of hostages from eight nationalities , as well as islamist militants claiming to be a part of al qaeda , bp quickly removed all \u201cnon - essential\u201d personnel from across their operations in the country .\ntwo other companies that have already expressed interest in the pipeline project are italian energy group eni , which has a presence in both nigeria and algeria , and french supermajor total , which has openly supported the project since the beginning of the year with guy maurice , managing director of total e & p in nigeria saying ;\ntotal is ready to be involved in this project\n. however , the three countries who signed the iga have not agreed international partners for the project yet .\nconcerning the nigerian gas , in addition to the extension of the liquefaction unit of bonny that will bring the capacity of this first complex of nigerian lng to 21 . 8 bcm per year from 2005 , it is foreseen in the framework of long term perspectives to built three others lng units with a global capacity of more than 25 bcm per year by 2008 . if the three feasibility studies are favourable , almost all the lng produced will be intended for the american market .\n{\nmodule\n:\nfeed \\ / feedmodule\n,\nparams\n: {\nsrc\n:\nhttp : \\ / \\ / killajoules . wikidot . com \\ / feed \\ / pages \\ / pagename \\ / blog % 3a _ start \\ / category \\ / blog \\ / tags \\ / pipeline \\ / limit \\ / 10 \\ / t \\ / my + blog\n,\nlimit\n:\n5\n,\nmodule _ body\n:\n* % % linked _ title % %\n} }\nthe penspen group has provided engineering and management services to the oil and gas industry worldwide for over 50 years . penspen has no ownership ties with operators , contractors or suppliers and therefore can offer a truly independent , best practice service . it has also undertaken over 5 , 000 projects in almost every country in the world and has tackled almost every conceivable challenge from the economic evaluation of pipelines in developing nations and complex integrated design and construct contracts , to limit - 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{"id": 54489, "summary": [{"text": "dolphin capital investors ( lse : dci ) is a real estate investment company focusing on the residential resort sector in emerging markets , and listed on the alternative investment market ( aim ) of the london stock exchange .", "topic": 39}, {"text": "it is one of the largest real estate investment companies listed on aim in terms of net assets value ( nav ) , with a nav of \u20ac 713 million as at 31 march 2012 . ", "topic": 39}], "title": "dolphin capital investors", "paragraphs": ["dolphin capital investors limited com shs eur0 . 01 dolphin capital is listed in the ftse aim 100 , ftse aim all - share dolphin capital is part of the property sector\ndolphin is managed by dolphin capital partners , an independent real estate private equity firm .\ndolphin capital investors ltd ( dci ) common shares eur0 . 01 share price | dci\ndolphin capital share price . dci - stock quote , charts , trade history , share chat , financial terms glossary . dolphin capital investors limited com shs eur0 . 01\nmark townsend held the position of executive director at dolphin capital investors ltd at the time of this trade .\ndolphin capital investors is one of the largest aim - listed real estate investment companies in terms of net assets .\nmiltos kambourides held the position of non - executive director at dolphin capital investors ltd at the time of this trade .\nandrew coppel held the position of independent non - executive director at dolphin capital investors ltd at the time of this trade .\ndata as of jul 09 2018 . currency figures normalised to dolphin capital investors ltd ' s reporting currency : uk pound gbx\ndolphin capital investors ltd has a debt to total capital ratio of 31 . 80 % , a lower figure than the previous year ' s 35 . 25 % .\nps . if you are not interested in dolphin capital investors anymore , you can use our free platform to see my list of over 150 other stocks with a high growth potential .\non monday , dolphin capital investors ltd ( dci : lse ) closed at 6 . 50 , 18 . 36 % above the 52 week low of 5 . 49 set on jul 21 , 2017 .\ndolphin capital investors limited is an investor and developer of residential resorts . the company has two segments : the hotel & leisure operations , and construction & development segments . the company ' s portfolio is spread a\ndolphin capital investors limited are a leading global investor in the residential resort sector in emerging markets , seeking to generate strong capital growth through the development process . we acquire large seafront sites of striking natural beauty in the eastern mediterranean , caribbean and latin america and develop them into sophisticated leisure integrated residential resorts , in partnership with some of the world ' s most recognised architects , golf course designers and hotel operators . dolphin is managed by dolphin capital partners , an independent real estate private equity firm .\non monday , dolphin capital investors ltd ( d5s : ber ) closed at 0 . 063 , 6 . 78 % above its 52 - week low of 0 . 059 , set on jul 19 , 2017 .\nyear on year dolphin capital investors ltd grew revenues 7 . 46 % from 18 . 15m to 19 . 50m while net income improved from a loss of 243 . 76m to a smaller loss of 31 . 99m .\ndolphin capital investors is the leading investor in the residential resort sector in south - eastern europe and the largest real estate investment company listed on aim . look up company reports below or search by year of publication on the right .\nmiltos sponsors the kambourides graduate fellowship in the center for computational engineering at mit and heads the dolphin capital foundation , a charitable foundation active in greece and elsewhere .\nclearly , dolphin capital investors has a significantly low debt on its balance sheet . the company fails to impress in terms of generating strong enough operating cash flows or earnings . thus , for now , i don\u2019t find it a financially sound company . now when you know whether you should keep the debt in mind as a risk factor when putting together your investment thesis , i recommend you check out our latest free analysis report on dolphin capital investors to see what are dci\u2019s growth prospects and whether it could be considered an undervalued opportunity .\nthese balance sheet checks are a fine starting point to decide whether a company is worth your consideration ; however , its growth profile and track record are equally important in deciding whether it\u2019s doing better than its peers . i recommend you see our latest free analysis on dolphin capital investors .\ninvestors are always looking for growth in small - cap stocks like dolphin capital investors limited ( aim : dci ) with its market cap of usd $ 89 million ; however , an important fact which most ignore is : how financially healthy is the company ? there are always disruptions which destabilize and many a times end an existing industry , and most small - cap companies are the first casualties when such a wave hits .\nat the end of the day , a company must pay bills and salaries , and must be able to invest in lucrative projects through cash . firms have a certain amount of control over revenue recognition , which makes an analysis of its operating cash flow even more important . in the case of dolphin capital investors , operating cash flow turned out to be - 10 . 5 % of its overall debt over the past twelve months . dolphin capital investors currently has to rely on external funding to even run its business . this can be ok for a fast - growing company , but otherwise this is of course a sign of some serious debt - problems .\nin 2017 , cash reserves at dolphin capital investors ltd fell by 2 . 25m . however , cash flow from investing totalled 25 . 75m , indicating this company earned more from the sale of existing assets than it spent on the purchase of new assets . in addition the company used 17 . 99m for operations while cash used for financing totalled 10 . 02m .\ndolphin capital investors limited is an investor and developer of residential resorts . the company has two segments : the hotel & leisure operations , and construction & development segments . the company ' s portfolio is spread across approximately 57 million square meters of coastal developable land in greece , cyprus , croatia , turkey , the dominican republic and panama . the company ' s core projects inc\ndolphin ( urltoken ) is a leading global investor in the residential resort sector in emerging markets and one of the largest real estate investment companies quoted on aim in terms of net assets . dolphin seeks to generate strong capital growth for its shareholders by acquiring large seafront sites of striking natural beauty in the eastern mediterranean , caribbean and latin america and developing sophisticated leisure - integrated residential resorts .\ndebt to equity ratio tells you if the company faces tough times or goes out of business , how much assets the debtors could claim . in the case of dolphin capital investors , the debt - to - equity ratio is 59 . 6 % and this indicates that dolphin capital investors\u2019s debt can cause trouble for the company in a downturn but still it\u2019s at a manageable level . a more empirical and universal test is to measure the interest payments against earnings of a company . in an ideal situation , earnings should cover interest by at least a 5x multiple ; thus , reducing any concerns related to high volatility in net income due to small fluctuations in operating performance . in dci\u2019s case the company is making a loss , therefore interest on debt is not well covered by earnings .\nto test dolphin capital investors\u2019s financial condition further , i would weigh its current assets against the total debt . the level of current assets indicates dci\u2019s ability to survive a downturn , which most companies face several times in their life cycle . dci\u2019s short - term assets ( \u20ac201 million ) cover its total debt ( \u20ac95 million ) , so the company\u2019s debt is not a major concern during adverse circumstances\nprimarily due to the lack of diversification in revenues geographically , often investors opt for a bundle of small - caps . on the other hand , well - versed investors allocate a small part of their portfolio capital to individual small - caps , primarily to improve its risk - return profile . however , that doesn\u2019t reduce the risks these companies face individually . but i believe that it can be reduced to some extent by looking at these back of the hand balance sheet calculations .\ngraham warner is a non - executive director at j o hambro capital management umbrella fund plc , which continues to be a significant shareholder of the company . graham has nearly 40 years\u2019 experience in banking and financial services , most recently as finance director of j o hambro capital management group limited , and extensive experience of statutory reporting and governance of publicly listed entities .\ndolphin capital investors limited ( aim : dci ) is a small - cap company \u2013 a market capitalization of less than $ 2 billion . such companies have the highest growth potential , primarily due to their small - size . but that also makes them less diversified and susceptible to a downturn in the broader economy or the specific industry in the region . while dci sports a low - debt on its balance sheet with the debt - to - equity ratio of 37 . 8 % , more metrics should be looked at before you can decide whether it\u2019s financially strong .\nmark townsend is investment consultant to asset value investors limited , a significant shareholder of the company . mark has nearly 40 years\u2019 experience investing in listed property companies and directly into property markets in europe .\nbrad has a background in financial management , but was taught investment principles by his father , that of which guides his investment philosophy today . he is a strong advocate of dividend investing , particularly for passive investors . he enjoys helping beginner investors adopt an investment mindset based on realistic expectations and foundational principles , and is a big believer that \u201cif you\u2019re beating the bank , you\u2019re a successful investor\u201d . reach brad by sending an email at brad . riley @ urltoken .\nwhile failure to manage cash has been one of the major reasons behind the demise of a lot of small businesses , the mismanagement comes into the limelight during tough situations such as economic recession , war , natural disaster , sudden increase in the price of raw materials , and a supply chain risk , which can put a company in a difficult situation . for a small company , that could be a death blow if it doesn\u2019t have enough reserves to meet its short - term obligations \u2013 payments to suppliers , wages , short - term bank loans , interest on long - term debt . dolphin capital investors is able to meet its short term ( 1 year ) commitments with its holdings of cash and other short term assets .\nwe believe wealth 150 + funds offer the ultimate combination of first - class performance potential and low management charges for uk investors . in many cases these super - low charges are only available through the vantage service - a unique benefit to hargreaves lansdown clients .\nsince its inception in 2005 , dolphin has raised \u20ac948 million ( $ 1 . 3 billion ) of equity , has become one of the largest private seafront landowners in greece and cyprus and has partnered with some of the world\u2019s most recognised architects , golf course designers and hotel operators .\ndolphin capital investors limited is an investor and developer of residential resorts . the company has two segments : the hotel & leisure operations , and construction & development segments . the company ' s portfolio is spread across approximately 57 million square meters of coastal developable land in greece , cyprus , croatia , turkey , the dominican republic and panama . the company ' s core projects include amanzoe , kilada hills and the kea resort , all of which are located in greece , and playa grande club & reserve , which is located in dominican republic . the core projects are spread over 2 , 550 hectares of land . the total unsold residential capacity of the core projects is approximately 2 . 45 million buildable square meters . the non - core assets include approximately 10 leisure integrated residential resort projects spread over 1 , 740 hectares excluding aristo ( approximately 1 , 450 hectares ) .\nimportant - by law certain stocks must have a key investor information document / key information document available before investors can purchase them . the party responsible for publishing the documents have not made them available to hargreaves lansdown for this stock and so it cannot be purchased . we apologise for any inconvenience caused .\ndolphin\u2019s portfolio is currently spread over approximately 63 million m 2 of prime coastal developable land and comprises 14 large - scale , leisure - integrated residential resorts under development in greece , cyprus , croatia , turkey , the dominican republic and panama and a 49 . 8 % strategic participation in aristo developers ltd , which is one of the largest holiday home developers in south east europe with more than 60 smaller holiday home projects in cyprus .\ngain a global perspective on the us and go beyond with curated news and analysis from 600 journalists in 50 + countries covering politics , business , innovation , trends and more .\nmarkets data delayed by at least 15 minutes . \u00a9 the financial times ltd 2018 . ft and \u2018financial times\u2019 are trademarks of the financial times ltd . the financial times and its journalism are subject to a self - regulation regime under the ft editorial code of practice .\nhe will join the strategy and oversight committee immediately and , effective 1 january 2016 on the retirement of roger lane smith , will assume the roles of senior independent director and chairman of the company\u2019s nomination and governance committees .\nmr coppel , aged 65 , has over 20 years\u2019 experience within the hospitality and leisure sectors in chairman , ceo and / or senior board level roles , as well as being a non - executive director of one of the uk\u2019s largest residential housebuilders .\nmost recently , from 2011 to 2015 , mr coppel was ceo of de vere group , one of the largest hotel and leisure groups in the uk , having joined the business initially as executive chairman in march 2010 . as ceo , he led a team in turning round the group , building value through operational and investment initiatives , and crystallising that value principally through the sales of the three main divisions to us private equity firms . this resulted in the repayment to lloyds banking group of over \u00a31bn .\nmr coppel was chairman and ceo of mccambridge group from 2008 to 2009 and ceo of jockey club racecourses from 2004 to 2007 . in 1993 , he joined queens moat houses , one of the largest hotel groups in europe , where he was group ceo until 2003 . from 1990 to 1993 he was chairman and ceo of sale tilney .\nin a non - executive capacity , he was the first chair of tourism ireland for seven years ( 2001 - 2007 ) , chair of london irish rugby football club ( 2008 - 2011 ) and a non - executive director of crest nicholson ( 2009 - 2011 ) . he also sat on lloyds bank\u2019s advisory board on ireland .\nmiltos was previously a founding partner of soros real estate partners ( srep ) , a global real estate private equity business formed in 1999 by george soros , which executed a number of complex real estate transactions in western europe and japan .\nwhile at srep , he was primarily responsible for investments relating to property outsourcing in the uk and for the srep investment strategy in southeast europe . he was the deal leader and founder of mapeley ltd , which went on to become the second largest real estate outsourcing company in the uk after winning two major 20 - year multi - billion - gbp contracts : one with the inland revenue and custom & excise departments of the uk and one with the abbey national bank .\nprior to joining soros , miltos spent two years at goldman sachs working on real estate private equity transactions in the uk , france and spain . in 1998 , he received a goldman sachs global innovation award for his work at trillium , the largest real estate outsourcing company in the uk .\nhe graduated from the massachusetts institute of technology with a bs and ms in mechanical engineering and a bs in mathematics . he has received several academic honours and participated twice in the international math olympiad ( beijing 1990 , moscow 1992 ) and once in the balkan math olympiad ( sofia 1990 ) where he received a bronze medal .\nmark has managed the french property trust and the european asset value fund , along with discretionary us and european mandates , which focused on under researched , undervalued listed property companies throughout europe . mark was elected a fellow of the royal institution of chartered surveyors in 1990 .\nprior to joining j o hambro in 2000 , graham worked for mercury asset management ( subsequently merrill lynch investment managers ) , where he was responsible for mercury\u2019s financial accounting and regulatory reporting . he has also worked for the national bank of kuwait group and hong kong & shanghai banking corporation in senior financial management roles .\nthere is no island that is more beautiful in the world . \u201d christopher columbus , 1492\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 strict / / en\nurltoken\nfor inquiries related to this message please contact support . for sales inquiries , please visit urltoken\nif you believe this to be in error , please confirm below that you are not a robot by clicking\ni ' m not a robot\nbelow .\nplease make sure your browser supports javascript and cookies and that you are not blocking them from loading . for more information you can review the terms of service and cookie policy .\ndata delayed at least 20 minutes , as of jul 09 2018 16 : 35 bst .\nyou must be a registered user to save alerts . please sign in or register .\nall content on urltoken is for your general information and use only and is not intended to address your particular requirements . in particular , the content does not constitute any form of advice , recommendation , representation , endorsement or arrangement by ft and is not intended to be relied upon by users in making ( or refraining from making ) any specific investment or other decisions .\nany information that you receive via urltoken is at best delayed intraday data and not\nreal time\n. share price information may be rounded up / down and therefore not entirely accurate . ft is not responsible for any use of content by you outside its scope as stated in the ft terms & conditions .\nmarkets data delayed by at least 15 minutes . \u00a9 the financial times ltd . ft and \u2018financial times\u2019 are trademarks of the financial times ltd . the financial times and its journalism are subject to a self - 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core assets include approximately 10 leisure integrated residential resort projects spread over 1 , 740 hectares excluding aristo ( approximately 1 , 450 hectares ) .\nto dispose of all of the company ' s assets by 31 - dec - 19 .\nannual management fee payable quarterly in advance of 2 % p . a . of the company ' s equity funds . the investment manager is entitled to a performance fee based on the net profits made by the company . contract terminable on 90 days ' notice .\ndata delayed at least 15 minutes , as of jul 09 2018 07 : 08 bst .\ncross approximately 57 million square meters of coastal developable land in greece , cyprus , croatia , turkey , the dominican republic and panama . the company ' s core projects include amanzoe , kilada hills and the kea resort , all of which are located in greece , and playa grande club & reserve , which is located in dominican republic . the core projects are spread over 2 , 550 hectares of land . the total unsold residential capacity of the core projects is approximately 2 . 45 million buildable square meters . the non - 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{"id": 54491, "summary": [{"text": "spirax-sarco engineering plc ( lse : spx ) is a leading british-based manufacturer of steam management systems and peristaltic pumps and associated fluid path technologies .", "topic": 22}, {"text": "it is headquartered in cheltenham and is a constituent of the ftse 250 index . ", "topic": 32}], "title": "spirax - sarco engineering", "paragraphs": ["on 1st may 1959 , spirax sarco floated on the london stock exchange as spirax - sarco engineering ltd .\non 15th march 1982 , spirax - sarco engineering ltd was re - registered as a public company with the name spirax - sarco engineering plc .\nspirax - sarco engineering plc ( spx ) ordinary 26 . 923076p share price | spx\nspirax is created to manufacture sarco steam traps in united kingdom under spirax brand name .\nspirax acquires u . k . sarco branches and becomes spirax - sarco ; sarco international ( simco ) is established by sarco co . , which operates independently in north america until 1983 .\nspirax - sarco acquires sarco co . from white consolidated , gaining access to north american markets .\nthe last ic recommendation on spirax - sarco engineering plc shares was hold at 6 , 090 . 00 on 16 mar 2018\n\u200bspirax - sarco engineering plc is a uk - based multi - national engineering company that comprises two world - leading businesses : spirax sarco for steam and electrical thermal energy solutions , and watson - marlow for niche peristaltic pumps and associated fluid path technologies .\nspirax - sarco engineering plc has been voted top of its sector ( engineering & machinery ) in the britain\u2019s most admired company awards and has been recognised as britain\u2019s 3rd most admired company .\nin september 1944 , sarco thermostats ltd became a subsidiary of the spirax manufacturing company . the following year the spirax manufacturing company , together with sarco thermostats , moved its company headquarters to charlton house , cheltenham . ( charlton house remains the headquarters of spirax - sarco engineering plc today . )\n\u200bspirax - sarco engineering plc is a multi - national industrial engineering group that has its headquarters in cheltenham , england . the group comprises two world - leading businesses : spirax sarco for steam and electrical thermal energy solutions and watson - marlow for niche peristaltic pumps and associated fluid path technologies . \u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\non 29th april 1983 , spirax - sarco inc . , the american company that was by this time owned by white consolidated industries inc . , was purchased by spirax - sarco engineering plc . three months later the group completed the purchase of white ' s canadian steam trap business . with these acquisitions spirax - sarco engineering plc obtained the rights to use the sarco brand name in the usa and , later , in canada , giving the company exclusive rights to the sarco name worldwide . \u200b\nspirax - sarco engineering plc is a united kingdom - based industrial engineering company . the company ' s segments include europe , middle east & africa ; asia pacific ; americas ; steam specialties business , and watson - marlow fluid t\nwe comprise two world - leading engineering businesses : spirax sarco for steam and electrical thermal energy solutions , and watson - marlow for niche peristaltic pumps and associated fluid path technologies .\neach year , a panel of control engineering and plant engineering editors and industry expert judges select the system integrator of the year award winners in three categories .\non 1st january 1953 , the assets of the spirax manufacturing company and its subsidiary sarco thermostats ltd were acquired by lionel northcroft and herbert smith and the two companies were combined as spirax - sarco ltd .\non 29th march 1927 , the sarco engineering and trading company wound up and a new business , sarco company , was incorporated in london on 1st june . sarco company agreed to relinquish the sale of sarco steam traps , which were to be exclusively sold by walker crosweller and company , in return for exclusive access to sarco temperature regulators .\nspirax - sarco went public as spirax - sarco engineering ltd . in 1959 . that year , ha smith retired , and northcroft took over as chairman . the company took advantage of its worldwide rights to the sarco brand , establishing manufacturing operations in argentina , sweden , mexico , and italy , then forming a joint venture to enter india in 1959 and establishing a new subsidiary , sarco sul americana , in brazil the following year .\nspirax - sarco engineering plc announced its 2017 full year results on 15th march 2018 . to view our 2017 annual report or to listen to our results presentation , please visit the results and presentations page .\nspirax - sarco engineering plc the world leader in its chosen niches . our products and services help our customers to implement environmentally friendly solutions for energy and water savings , improved safety and greater process efficiency .\nspirax - sarco at last acquired the rights to the united states and canada when it paid white consolidated $ 29 . 9 million to acquire sarco co . with full control of the sarco brand , spirax - sarco continued its expansion through the rest of the decade , establishing itself as the world ' s preeminent maker of steam traps . by the end of the decade , spirax - sarco had become a truly international company , posting more than 75 percent of its sales overseas . spirax - sarco was also eminently profitable - - in 1990 , the company celebrated its 22nd consecutive year of profit growth , a record spirax - sarco maintained throughout much of the economic uncertainty of the early 1990s .\nspirax - sarco engineering plc completes the acquisition of chromalox , a well - established usa based provider of electrical products , systems and solutions for industrial process heating and temperature management , for us $ 415 million .\nin 1957 clement wells sold sarco international to lionel northcroft and herbert smith of spirax - sarco ltd . with it came a controlling share of sarco companies in france , belgium and germany , as well as the worldwide rights to the sarco steam trap brand , other than in the usa and canada .\nspirax - sarco engineering is the world leader in each of its two businesses , spirax sarco for steam specialties and watson - marlow fluid technology group for niche peristaltic pumps and associated fluid path technologies . the spirax sarco steam specialties business provides a broad range of products , engineered packages and site services , helping industrial and institutional steam users improve production efficiency and product quality ; reduce energy costs , water usage and emissions ; achieve regulatory compliance and enhance the safety of their operations .\nduring 1935 , sarco company ( uk ) stopped selling sarco thermostats and several years later became known as the renown instrument company . looking for a suitable organisation to sell sarco thermostats in the uk , clement wells established sarco thermostats ltd in london in may 1937 .\nspirax - sarco took over simco in 1957 , gaining worldwide rights to the sarco steam trap brand - - other than the united states and canada . these markets stayed under the control of what remained of sarco co . , which became a subsidiary of white consolidated .\non 9th february 1907 the sarco fuel saving and engineering company was incorporated in new york , usa as a branch office of sanders , rehders and company . during 1911 , clement wells ( from sanders , rehders and company ) travelled across the atlantic to take charge of the company in new york . the following year , on 11th january , the sarco fuel saving and engineering company became the sarco engineering company , later to be replaced by the sarco company inc . which was incorporated in the usa on 31st december 1915 . sarco company inc . appears to have represented a break with sanders , rehders and company , and was primarily financed by clement wells .\non monday , spirax - sarco engineering plc ( spx : lse ) closed at 6 , 385 . 00 , - 3 . 05 % below its 52 - week high of 6 , 585 . 59 , set on jun 29 , 2018 .\nyou are currently visiting our investor site . for spirax sarco or watson - marlow product or order enquiries , please visit our customer sites .\ndavouid , salamander ,\nspirax - sarco boosted by asian revival ,\nfinancial times , september 12 , 2003 , p . 30 .\nharney , alexandra ,\nspirax - sarco cautious amid clouded outlook ,\nfinancial times , march 12 , 2002 , p . 29 .\nduring 1926 , walker crosweller and company negotiated with clement wells to commence selling sarco manufactured steam traps in the uk . since the sarco trademark belonged to the british company ( sarco engineering and trading company ) , the traps had to be sold under a different name . the trade name \u201cspirax\u201d was chosen , deriving from the helical , spiral tubing which formed an integral part of the steam traps .\non 9th august 2017 , spirax - sarco engineering plc announced its half year results for the six months ended 30th june 2017 . to view our 2017 half year report or to listen to our results presentation , please visit the results and presentations page .\nspirax - sarco engineering plc announces the acquisition of gestra ag and associated businesses for \u20ac186 million . gestra is a technology leader in advanced industrial boiler control systems and specialises in the design and production of valves and control systems for steam and fluid process control .\nspirax sarco , inc . has purchased emco flow systems of longmont , co , from advanced energy industries , inc . emco will be organized as a division of spirax sarco , with operations headquartered in longmont . the emco network of independent manufacturers ' representatives will continue serving existing customers and markets .\n\u200bspirax - sarco engineering plc is a truly exceptional company . the success and strong performance that we have achieved during recent years , despite a challenging global economic environment , demonstrates that our strategy , robust business model and talented organisation deliver superior value to our shareholders .\nspirax sarco , which makes components for machines that use steam , lifted pre - tax profits by 3 per cent for the year ended 31 december .\nin 1990 , spirax - sarco engineering plc acquired watson - marlow pumps , which had been established in 1956 in marlow , buckinghamshire , to produce medical pumps . ( in 1969 watson - marlow had relocated to falmouth and expanded its operations to include industrial and scientific markets . )\nthe history of spirax sarco dates back to 1888 when mr herman sanders established a general merchant business in london and , shortly after , began selling steam traps .\nduring 1939 , all walker crosweller and company staff involved in selling spirax equipment were transferred to the spirax manufacturing company , dissolving the partnership between the two companies .\nour spirax sarco steam specialties business is the global leader in the supply of engineered solutions for the design , maintenance and operation of efficient industrial and commercial steam systems .\nfollowing world war 1 , clement wells of sarco company inc . began to look for an outlet for sarco steam traps and thermostats in the uk and on 28th april 1921 the sarco engineering and trading company was established as a subsidiary of sanders , rehders and company in london . the company was established specifically to sell the steam traps and temperature regulators being manufactured for sarco in the usa . during the same year , walter crosweller , an employee of sanders , rehders and company , left sarco to establish a business with james walker . the company became walker crosweller and company .\nin 1952 , spirax bought sarco co . ' s remaining u . k . interests ( a process completed the following year ) and renamed itself spirax - sarco ltd . at that time , a new u . s . - based company was formed , sarco international corporation of new york , or simco , which acquired the sarco steam trap rights outside of north america . simco opened two new european businesses , sarco appareils pour la vapeur , in paris , taking a 49 percent stake , and a sales office in belgium , established in 1952 . two years later the company launched a manufacturing operation in konstanz , germany , sarco gmbh , a joint venture in which simco controlled slightly more than 50 percent .\nsanders , rehders & co . ( sarco ) starts operations in london selling steam traps .\nin 1997 , spirax - sarco stepped up its peristaltic pumps presence when , through watson - marlow , it acquired netherlands - based bredel holdings . where watson - marlow specialized in smaller pumps , bredel ' s specialty lay in larger pumps . the resulting business gave spirax - sarco the world leadership in the manufacture of peristaltic pump systems . watson - marlow and\nduring 2017 , spirax - sarco engineering plc announced the acquisition of chromalox , a usa based provider of electrical products , systems and solutions for industrial process heating and temperature management . chromalox , which operates as an independent segment within the spirax sarco business group , substantially increases the group\u2019s total addressable market . chromalox is closely related to the steam specialties business in delivering thermal energy solutions , with the decision between using steam or electricity as a heating medium being driven by differing needs of the application or customer circumstances .\nsteam power keeps spirax ticking ,\nindependent , march 11 , 2003 , p . 22 .\nspirax - sarco acquired two other cheltenham - based companies in 1957 , john such & sons and heat transfer ltd . , in a move to diversify its product range . john such , founded in 1909 , manufactured tools , jigs , and other engineering equipment and tools . john such also manufactured heat exchangers designed and distributed by heat transfer ltd . , which had been set up just one year earlier . the two acquisitions enabled spirax - sarco to expand its manufacturing base , adding some 20 , 000 square feet to reach a total of 50 , 000 square feet of production space .\nover the next decades , spirax - sarco continued its growth , through both acquisitions and international expansion . acquisitions helped the company diversify its product range , such as its purchase of bir - vac ltd . in 1961 , adding a line of industrial and special - purpose vacuum equipment . in other areas , spirax - sarco started up its own businesses , such as the launch of theta controls ltd . in 1963 , adding electronic thermostats for the residential market .\namong the most significant acquisitions made by the company was that of drayton controls ltd . in 1963 . that purchase doubled the company in size and extended its operations into such product ranges as filled thermostatic systems ; domestic , commercial and industrial controls ; and advanced sterilizing equipment and other hospital equipment . the company in the meantime continued its international expansion , adding subsidiaries in the netherlands , austria , and singapore . in 1972 , spirax - sarco added an australian component , soon followed by operations in new zealand as well . spirax - sarco then entered the japanese market in 1973 . later , spirax - sarco ' s presence in asia expanded to include china , taiwan , malaysia , thailand , korea , and other markets .\ntyler , richard ,\nspirax keeps spiralling upwards ,\nbirmingham post , march 11 , 2003 , p . 19 .\ntoday , spirax - sarco engineering plc has the most complete worldwide coverage of any business in our sectors . we have 114 operating units in 47 countries and a direct sales presence in over 60 countries , through which we directly serve over 100 , 000 customers . in addition , we have distributors in over 50 countries . together , our network of operating units , sales offices and distributors enable us to serve customers in over 110 countries worldwide .\nthroughout world war 2 , the spirax manufacturing company came under the wing of the admiralty . in 1942 , amidst coal and oil shortages , spirax was introduced to the ministry of fuel and power and offered guidance on improving boiler efficiency . for the remainder of the war several spirax employees became involved in the technical fuel efficiency committees , the fuel education committee and oliver lyle\u2019s steam panel .\nbefore long , sarco u . s . became a primary manufacturer of sarco - branded steam traps and apparatus , starting export operations to the european continent - - and to the united kingdom . sanders , rehders by this time had reduced its role to that of a selling agent for sarco products , changing its name to sarco thermostats and moving to cheltenham . at the same time , sarco opened its first foreign subsidiary , in toronto , canada , in 1926 . that company was led by eric wells , brother of clement wells . at first operated as a sales office , the canadian business set up its own manufacturing facility in clairmont , ontario , in 1941 .\nbrun - rovet , marianne ,\nasian markets buoy spirax ,\nfinancial times , march 11 , 2003 , p . 22 .\nin 1946 , clement wells gave permission to the spirax manufacturing company to export to denmark . until this time , overseas selling was conducted from america . six years later , in 1952 , clement wells formed sarco international to look after the overseas interests of the american company .\nthe spirax manufacturing co . remained in london for the first half of the 1930s , then , after acquiring sarco thermostats , moved to cheltenham in 1937 . that purchase gave the company the right to use the sarco brand name as well . in the years leading up to world war ii , the british company acquired a second branded line of steam traps , ogden , after purchasing the english company ogden & cunliffe . by then , spirax had been granted the rights to trade in the united kingdom ( excepting canada ) , ireland , denmark , holland , portugal , sweden , and norway , while the u . s . - based sarco reserved the rest of the world ' s market for itself .\nby 2003 , spirax - sarco ' s sales neared \u00a3300 million , and the company had established clear leadership in two core product categories . the company remained committed to expansion , both internationally and organically . in 2003 , it bought its south african peristaltic pumps distributorship from that country ' s walter becker , for \u00a31 . 3 million . at the same time , the company announced its plans to spend \u00a3250 , 000 to expand watson - marlow - bredel ' s production capacity by 2004 . spirax - sarco seemed far from losing steam as it entered the new century .\nduring world war 1 , an embargo on german shipping threatened to cut off the supply of steam traps to the usa so sarco company inc . purchased the patent from their german suppliers and appointed roller - smith , a manufacturing company based in bethlehem , pennsylvania , to manufacture steam traps on their behalf . roller - smith continued manufacturing steam traps for sarco company inc . until 1935 when sarco established its own manufacturing plant in the usa .\nspirax - sarco engineering plc , the world leader in the control and efficient use of steam and in niche fluid technology , announces the establishment of a new wholly - owned operation through which it will commence direct selling into the indian market , which has good medium and long - term opportunities for sales and profit growth . an agreement has also been signed on 1 st march 2015 to exit the long - standing joint venture in india with forbes marshall private limited , with completion expected before the 31 st march 2015 .\nford , jonathan ,\nspirax makes headway in ' demanding ' markets ,\nfinancial times , march 17 , 1998 , p . 30 .\nduring 1963 spirax sarco acquired drayton controls , a significant competitor in self - acting controls and steam traps . this acquisition doubled the size of the company and extended its operations into such product ranges as filled thermostatic systems ; domestic , commercial and industrial controls ; and advanced sterilising and other hospital equipment .\nthe history of spirax - sarco dates back to 1888 when mr herman sanders established a general merchant business in london and began selling steam traps . today , we have our company headquarters in cheltenham , uk , and have 114 operating units providing the global network through which we serve customers in over 110 countries . \u200b\nat the beginning of the 1990s , spirax - sarco made a new move to diversify and expand its operations . in 1990 , the company paid \u00a315 . 3 million to pharmaceutical group smith & nephew for watson - marlow . founded in buckinghamshire in 1956 , watson - marlow had been a pioneer in developing pumps based on the peristaltic system for the hospital market , leading to its acquisition by smith nephew in 1977 . over the next decade , watson - marlow began expanding beyond the medical applications into a variety of markets - - many of which were shared with spirax - sarco - - although maintaining a specialty of small - scale pumps .\nthe 2017 plant engineering salary survey looks at not just what plant managers make , but what they think . as they look across their plants today , plant managers say they don\u2019t have the operational depth to take on the new technologies and new challenges of global manufacturing .\nin november 1937 , the spirax manufacturing company moved to cheltenham . the lease on its london property was coming to an end and industries were being encouraged to move out of london due to the fear of impending war . cheltenham was chosen as it had already become home to walker crosweller and company , which continued to handle sales of spirax products .\nby then , spirax - sarco had been forced to overcome a bump in the late 1990s , after the company shut down its allentown plant and moved its u . s . manufacturing operations to south carolina . the company had underestimated the cost of moving , especially training costs after a majority of its former pennsylvania workers refused to relocate with the rest of the company .\nthe depression once again made foreign shipments too costly - - this time , however , its was the u . s . - based business that sought a manufacturing partner overseas . in 1932 , ha smith and others , including later company chairman lionel northcroft , established a new business in london to manufacture the sarco steam traps , but under a different brand name : spirax .\ndespite this episode , spirax - sarco continued its slow but steady growth , making a series of acquisitions at the turn of the century . in 1998 , the company moved into spain , buying the safety valve operation of especialidades hydra , based in barcelona , for \u00a33 . 1 million . in 2000 , the company added m & m international , based in italy , paying \u00a36 . 8 million for its solenoid and piston - activated valve manufacturing operation . the company returned to italy at the end of 2002 when it acquired milan - based ampe , a maker of pneumatic and electronic instrumentation and actuators . by then , the company had expanded its australian subsidiary as well , acquiring marford engineering for \u00a31 million , based in brisbane .\nthe addition of emco complements our existing range of steam flow meters . emco also brings proven flow measurement solutions for commercial and industrial liquids and gases that will enhance the application breadth of our process instrumentation product portfolio ,\nspirax sarco , inc . , president mark vernon said .\nemco has a rich heritage of product innovation , and we intend on accelerating the development of new products that are already under consideration .\nsarco ( from sanders rehders & co . ) , as the company and its products became known , developed into a leading engineered steam products group . in 1908 , the company set up a sales office in new york city , sending clement wells there as the company ' s representative . sarco quickly developed into a full - fledged company ; when imports of steam traps became too expensive during and after world war i , wells transformed sarco inc . into a manufacturing operation , opening a plant in allentown , pennsylvania . wells then extended the company ' s production to include thermostats and other temperature regulators , all the while sticking to the company ' s focus on steam .\nspirax , however , asked investors to note a ' normalised ' earnings figure that strips out the exceptional item . on that basis earnings for 1992 were a little higher at 18 . 8p . shares rose 8p to 357p yesterday .\nfour - fifths of spirax ' s profits are generated overseas . but the global nature of the business gives rise to a problem with advance corporation tax . the total tax charge was 40 per cent , compared with 35 per cent last time .\nour people are our most important asset and also our greatest competitive advantage ; it is through their dedication and hard work that we achieve success for all stakeholders . we recruit high - calibre employees and invest extensively to develop their knowledge , ensuring that we meet the needs of customers and deliver outstanding value to shareholders . during 2016 , we established the spirax sarco academy , with an independent budget and leadership team , to oversee delivery of the learning and development programmes of the steam specialties business ' s customer - facing staff .\nthe two acquisitions bring spirax ' s former trading agent in italy , jucker , into the group , costing pounds 5m in cash plus the assumption of pounds 8m of debt . it has also paid pounds 1m for a 25 per cent stake in its spanish licensee .\ntaxable profits were pounds 23m , up from pounds 22 . 5m . tight cash management reduced debt , and the lower interest charge could have boosted profits . however , spirax took losses on the disposal of a business into the pre - tax figure - in line with the new frs3 accounting standard .\nthe great depression and britain ' s decision to leave the gold standard meant that it was no longer economically viable to import steam traps into the uk from the usa . thus , in 1932 the spirax manufacturing company was established in london by clement wells and walker crosweller to manufacture steam traps in britain . \u200b\nin 1888 , mr herman sanders established a general merchant business at 108 fenchurch street , london . a year later , mr rehders joined in partnership and in 1890 sanders , rehders and company ( sanders , rehders and company , i . e . sarco ) was established and began importing steam traps and recording instruments from germany . the business prospered and sanders , rehders and company became a limited company on 1st january 1907 .\nthe industrial revolution and the adaptation of steam power to a variety of industrial uses opened up vast areas of entrepreneurial development , as steady advances in technology required new engineering solutions and products . the use of steam - - a powerful , clean source of heat - - introduced a need for a device to drain off water condensation while retaining the steam itself . the resulting device was called the steam trap , and one of the earliest manufacturers was a british firm called sanders , rehders & co . that company was formed to make and sell steam traps and other steam power - related parts , devices , and equipment in london in 1888 .\na marketbeat account allows you to set up a watchlist and receive notifications for stocks you are interested in . follow up to five stocks for free .\nmeredith corporation operates as a diversified media company in the united states . it operates in two segments , local media and national media . the local media segment operates television stations , such as 7 cbs affiliates , 5 fox affiliates , 2 mynetworktv affiliates , 1 nbc affiliate , 1 abc affiliate , and 2 independent stations . this segment also includes 12 websites , 12 mobile - optimized websites , and approximately 30 applications focused on news , sports , and weather - related information . the national media segment publishes magazines for women . this segment publishes approximately 20 subscription magazines that include better homes & gardens , parents , family circle , allrecipes , rachael ray every day , martha stewart living , shape , and familyfun , as well as approximately 140 special interest publications under approximately 90 titles . its portfolio also includes approximately 50 websites , 30 mobile - optimized websites , and 20 applications . in addition , this segment offers digital and customer relationship marketing services , such as specialized marketing products and services to america ' s companies . further , it is involved in the provision of a consumer database , as well as custom content ; and brand licensing activities and other related operations . the company was founded in 1902 and is headquartered in des moines , iowa .\nsign - up to receive the latest news and ratings for mdp and its competitors with marketbeat ' s free daily newsletter .\nmeredith trades on the new york stock exchange ( nyse ) under the ticker symbol\nmdp .\nmeredith declared a quarterly dividend on wednesday , may 9th . shareholders of record on thursday , may 31st will be paid a dividend of $ 0 . 545 per share on friday , june 15th . this represents a $ 2 . 18 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 3 . 93 % . the ex - dividend date of this dividend is wednesday , may 30th . view meredith ' s dividend history .\nmeredith co . ( nyse : mdp ) posted its quarterly earnings data on thursday , may , 10th . the company reported $ 0 . 74 earnings per share ( eps ) for the quarter , beating the consensus estimate of $ 0 . 41 by $ 0 . 33 . the firm earned $ 648 . 80 million during the quarter , compared to analyst estimates of $ 752 . 28 million . meredith had a net margin of 6 . 62 % and a return on equity of 15 . 46 % . meredith ' s revenue for the quarter was up 52 . 5 % compared to the same quarter last year . during the same quarter in the previous year , the business earned $ 0 . 87 earnings per share . view meredith ' s earnings history .\nmeredith is scheduled to release their next quarterly earnings announcement on thursday , july , 26th 2018 . view earnings estimates for meredith .\n6 brokers have issued 1 - year target prices for meredith ' s shares . their forecasts range from $ 70 . 00 to $ 80 . 00 . on average , they expect meredith ' s stock price to reach $ 75 . 3333 in the next year . view analyst ratings for meredith .\n2 . benchmark co . analysts commented ,\nwe view steve\u2019s 10 , 000 + share purchase as a reasonably strong statement of belief in a combination of the medium - long - term outlook as well as the current valuation of the existing asset base , and suspect the purchase will prove prudent over the next 12 months regardless of any interim noise . with all of the attention on the publishing results , and given some challenging core results ( as well as weakness across the entire sector ) , we think mdp\u2019s broadcast asset is being overlooked . while it\u2019s hard to gauge if a sale is being considered down the road ( tax and spin implications make a near - term sale challenging ) , the firm has a strong portfolio , with 4 duopolies in the top 31 dmas , which we have already seen drive retrans leverage within our universe ( we note mdp\u2019s other line jumped from $ 64 . 2 million in f2q18 to $ 88 . 9 million in f3q18 ) .\n( 6 / 12 / 2018 )\nsome companies that are related to meredith include aramark ( armk ) , us foods ( usfd ) , ingredion ( ingr ) , blue buffalo pet products ( buff ) , pinnacle foods inc common stock ( pf ) , service co . international ( sci ) , remy cointreau / adr ( remyy ) , jbs s a / s ( jbsay ) , san miguel ( smgby ) , 51job ( jobs ) , post ( post ) , square enix ( sqnxf ) , glanbia ( glapy ) , coca cola amati / adr ( cclay ) and pilgrim ' s pride ( ppc ) .\nnews articles about mdp stock have been trending positive this week , according to accern sentiment analysis . the research firm scores the sentiment of news coverage by monitoring more than 20 million blog and news sources . accern ranks coverage of companies on a scale of - 1 to 1 , with scores nearest to one being the most favorable . meredith earned a news sentiment score of 0 . 27 on accern ' s scale . they also assigned press coverage about the company an impact score of 46 . 34 out of 100 , indicating that recent news coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an impact on the company ' s share price in the next several days .\nmeredith ' s stock is owned by many different of institutional and retail investors . top institutional shareholders include marshwinds advisory co . ( 0 . 03 % ) . company insiders that own meredith stock include donald c berg , edwin t iv meredith , frederick b henry , john s zieser , joseph h ceryanec , meredith d mell frazier , paul karpowicz , stephen m lacy , steven m cappaert and thomas h harty . view institutional ownership trends for meredith .\nmdp stock was bought by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter , including marshwinds advisory co . . view insider buying and selling for meredith .\nshares of mdp can be purchased through any online brokerage account . popular online brokerages with access to the u . s . stock market include vanguard brokerage services , td ameritrade , e * trade , scottrade , fidelity and charles schwab .\none share of mdp stock can currently be purchased for approximately $ 55 . 50 .\nmeredith has a market capitalization of $ 2 . 48 billion and generates $ 1 . 71 billion in revenue each year . the company earns $ 188 . 92 million in net income ( profit ) each year or $ 4 . 00 on an earnings per share basis . meredith employs 3 , 620 workers across the globe .\nmeredith ' s mailing address is 1716 locust st , des moines ia , 50309 . the company can be reached via phone at 515 - 284 - 3000 or via email at [ email protected ]\nmarketbeat ' s community ratings are surveys of what our community members think about meredith and other stocks . vote\noutperform\nif you believe mdp will outperform the s & p ; 500 over the long term . vote\nunderperform\nif you believe mdp will underperform the s & p ; 500 over the long term . you may vote once every thirty days .\nmarketbeat empowers individual investors to make better trading decisions by providing real - time financial data and objective market analysis . whether you\u2019re looking for analyst ratings , corporate buybacks , dividends , earnings , economic reports , financials , insider trades , ipos , sec filings or stock splits , marketbeat has the objective information you need to analyze any stock .\nmarketbeat does not provide financial advice and does not issue recommendations or offers to buy stock or sell any security .\n\u00a9 2018 market data provided is at least 10 - minutes delayed and hosted by barchart solutions . fundamental company data provided by morningstar and zacks investment research . information is provided ' as - 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related products and strategies .\nthis course focuses on climate analysis , appropriateness of cooling system selection , and combining cooling systems .\nthis course will help identify and reveal electrical hazards and identify the solutions to implementing and maintaining a safe work environment .\nthis course explains how maintaining power and communication systems through emergency power - generation systems is critical .\nthe company also announced two acquisitions , one in italy and one in spain , costing a total of pounds 14 . 5m .\nthe exceptional cost of closing the business , coupled with the larger tax bill , produced lower earnings per share of 17 . 1p against 18p .\nchris tappin , chairman , said the image of the company as a leftover of the steam age is unfair . steam is still important in many sectors , including textiles and plastics . it is also finding new uses in biotechnical applications . however , it admitted that the developing world holds more promise of sales than the developed world .\nurltoken are not responsible for the content of submitted or externally produced articles and images . click here to email pandct about any errors or omissions contained within this article .\nto send this page to a colleague or friend , fill in the email addresses below . . .\n( c ) copyright 1999 - 2018 process and control today ltd | reg . no 3733110 | email editor | email webmaster | sitemap | privacy policy\ncookies enable us to provide the best experience possible and help us understand how visitors use our website . by browsing world pumps , you agree to our use of cookies .\ncan you help us keep our history of pumps up to date ? ( image courtesy of shutterstock . com . )\nsince this time line was published five years ago , we have received various updates and comments \u2013 many of which have now been incorporated where possible . suggested additions should be as brief and accompanied by a date .\nto help us bring this time - line up to date , please leave your message in the ' comment on this article ' box at the foot of the article , but you must be registered and logged in first .\none trend has been the increasing importance of niche positive displacement pumps , particularly rotary types . peristaltic , progressing cavity and rotary lobe pumps have all risen in profile as their capabilities have been introduced to new markets by improved communications . increasing competition has meant that users have been more inclined to experiment in the search for the ideal pump for difficult duties .\nthe trends that have affected all of us have also had their impact on the pump market . increased environmental awareness gave a real boost to pumps without shaft seals . magnetic drive and canned motor units have thrived and even produced a hybrid combining the two technologies . pump shaft sealing has also changed dramatically . asbestos in packing is outlawed and today the vast majority of new pumps are supplied with mechanical seals , often in factory - assembled cartridge format to avoid the risk of face damage during handling .\nmaterials have also developed . sea - water pumps have seen gunmetal and aluminum bronze replaced by highly alloyed super - austenitic and super - duplex stainless steels . new non - metals have made possible tiny pumps for human implant . ceramics and tungsten / silicon carbide have vastly reduced wear rates in pumps of all sizes . even large sub - sea variable speed super - synchronous drive motors for pumps are now possible .\nelectronics and computers have overtaken all our lives and inevitably have entered the physical world of pumps in the form of variable speed drives ( vsd ' s ) , scada systems and condition monitoring equipment . integral vsds on in - line pumping units now dominate the building services market . pump selection software has speeded up the process of choosing a pump , as well as opening opportunities in marketing . for the designer , cad and cfd have reached new heights . they can now interact but they still have some way to go before they fully replace personal expertise .\nlife cycle costing has become a part of everyday life and has shown that energy costs usually eclipse all other lifetime costs . vast savings are frequently realised by system improvement but appropriate legislation is practically impossible to formulate . although pump efficiency improvements give relatively small returns for large outlays , legislation for raising efficiency now exists in korea and china . the european commission , as part of its energy using products directive , has targeted the raising of efficiencies of water pumps . europump has been instrumental in assisting the ec in this task and has proposed a method for eliminating bad performers .\nwe are all aware that in recent years , discussions about the pump industry have been dominated by talk of mergers , takeovers and disposals . indeed , as we consider the major pump makers of 2009 , it is hard to name one which has not changed markedly since 1959 .\nitt , idp , sterling fluid systems , grundfos , wilo and abs have changed almost beyond recognition . established independent makers like harland , flygt , worthington and now weir pumps have disappeared , whilst newer names like textron , constellation capital , idex , pentair and flowserve have arrived on the scene , continuing the trend for the biggest companies to get bigger .\nother interesting changes include diversification . for example , after more than 50 years of providing submersible motors to pump makers , franklin electric has \u2018pulled the plug\u2019 and now buys pump companies to produce its own units .\nmind you , it is also interesting to note from the chronology of the pump industry listed below , that even in the early years of this magazine mergers and acquisitions were not unknown and ever since there has been a continuous environment of change .\nprobably the biggest single change in this industry has been the transition from a local to a global marketplace . fifty years ago we had only national trade associations but today the significant impetus in inter - company relations is at intercontinental level . the europump association has grown massively in stature and effectiveness in its 49 years , and now works in close partnership with the hydraulic institute in the us . this partnership reflects ever closer cooperation between pump manufacturers ' associations , a development that mirrors this magazine ' s evolution from national through european to global coverage . \u2666\nwheatly ( reciprocating pumps ) established in kansas city , missouri , by frank wheatley sr . and his brother\nto help us bring this time - line up to date , please leave your message in the ' comment on this article ' box below , but you must be registered and logged in first .\nthis white paper by weir discusses the methods for configuring pitot tube pumps , in order to maintain balanced pressure .\nthis white paper discusses the methods for configuring pitot tube pumps , in order to maintain balanced pressure .\nfor more than 50 years , world pumps has been the world ' s leading pump magazine , keeping the pump industry and its customers informed about all the technical and commercial developments in their industry .\nwe want to hear from you . we\u2019re here to support the creation and sharing of information : if there\u2019s something we aren\u2019t doing , or something we could do better , let us know . we grow through your comments and ideas .\ngov . uk uses cookies to make the site simpler . find out more about cookies\ndon\u2019t include personal or financial information like your national insurance number or credit card details .\nto help us improve gov . uk , we\u2019d like to know more about your visit today . we\u2019ll send you a link to a feedback form . it will take only 2 minutes to fill in . don\u2019t worry we won\u2019t send you spam or share your email address with anyone .\nall content is available under the open government licence v3 . 0 , except where otherwise stated\nproactive investors limited , trading as \u201cproactiveinvestors united kingdom\u201d , is authorised and regulated by the financial conduct authority . registered in england with company registration number 05639690 . group vat registration number 872070825 fca registration number 559082 . you can contact us here . market indices , commodities and regulatory news headlines copyright \u00a9 morningstar . data delayed 15 minutes unless otherwise indicated . terms of use\nyou may be trying to access this site from a secured browser on the server . please enable scripts and reload this page .\nwatson - 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", "topic": 18}], "title": "green tortoise", "paragraphs": ["get quick answers from green tortoise hostel - san francisco staff and past guests .\nlock in a great price for green tortoise hostel \u2013 rated 8 . 4 by recent guests !\nshal and i are going to visit sequoia and yosemite in september on the green tortoise bus .\ngreen tortoise hostel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival .\nwhat ! ? a mega - sale on st . patrick ' s day stuff ? ! lucky for us everyday is green at the green tortoise ! ! !\nview of a modern green tortoise bus interior . lounge during the day and sleep lying down at night !\na complete guide to hibernating your tortoise written by the tortoise shop . booklet includes : the wind down , boxing your tortoise , waking up time .\ngreen tortoise adventure travel , 494 broadway , san francisco , ca 94133 . ( 415 ) 956 - 7500 , urltoken .\nthe world famous green tortoise adventure travel began over 30 years ago , with a hostel on wheels and the realization that beautiful places , great food , and sociable people were the only essentials for gratifying travel experiences . the green tortoise hostels in san francisco and seattle are built on this fine tradition . the green tortoise san francisco and seattle hostels are created around a social communal experience .\nsupper\u2019s on . well - fed campers make for happy campers and while traveling with the green tortoise there\u2019s never a shortage of food .\nya know what the difference is between a savings bond and a green tortoise driver ?\nhe said , still channeling tommy chong .\nentombed in this veritable hostel on wheels , i\u2019m beginning to think my preconceived notions of the green tortoise might be a little off base .\n. and as i was talking about this on the phone this evening , i was reminded of my early search for the green tortoise .\nputting in the correct spelling resulted in all manner of matches , including the ticket selling ( and presumably legal ) green tortoise official website .\nthere was a time when the internet was young and a time when the green tortoise did not have permits for all the bus routes they were driving . i remember talking with a green tortoise bus driver about this perhaps 30 years ago and he explained that the legal permits for bus routes were so prohibitive , that green tortoise could not cover the permit cost , because they did not do enough cross country runs per year .\nshared dormitory accommodations are provided by green tortoise hostels san francisco . guests have access to a shared kitchen and a large lounge with free foosball and billiards .\nwelcome aboard the green tortoise , fabled communal commuter bus turned adventure travel company . for 30 years now the tortoise has been chauffeuring shoestring travelers around north and central america on slow - paced adventure via routes less - traveled .\ntravel _ tortoise _ sh01 . jpg meals on green tortoise are communal , as are cooking and cleanup duties . passengers wolf down bagels , salmon and cream cheese for breakfast after riding all night to get to yosemite . . . more\ncopyright 1997 \u0096 2012 green tortoise adventure travel . all information on this website is subject to change without notice . please call us before you make your travel plans .\nferry building shops , farmers market and restaurants are just over half a mile from green tortoise hostel . fisherman ' s wharf attractions are a 20 - minute walk away .\nthe green tortoise hostel has an age restriction and cannot accommodate minors ( under 18 years old ) in dorm rooms . minors traveling with adults must book a private room .\nthe quality and the make is quite good . however , the striations which are visible on the green shell of the tortoise in the picture are missing in the actual product .\nthe chemical engineer who quit his job is darren mehaffey , 27 , of bracknell , about 40 miles southwest of london . he has been at the green tortoise since may 8 .\ncopyright 1997 \u2013 green tortoise adventure travel . all information on this website is subject to change without notice . please call us before you make your travel plans . tcp 8787 - s\nmeals are one of the many minor miracles of green tortoise travel . with so many hands helping prep , cook , and clean , the process is the picture of communal efficiency .\nat the top of your chrome window , near the web address , click the green lock labeled secure .\nat the green tortoise , we want to make your stay as easy as possible . take advantage of many free and useful amenities meant to relieve the stress of visiting a new city .\ntravel _ tortoise _ sh09 . jpg 6 / 9 / 04 in yosemite / mono lake . from 4 - night trip on green tortoise adventure travel bus to yosemite valley , mono lake , hot creek geologic site and tuolumne meadows . the san . . . more\ntravel _ tortoise _ sh06 . jpg 6 / 9 / 04 in yosemite / mono lake . from 4 - night trip on green tortoise adventure travel bus to yosemite valley , mono lake , hot creek geologic site and tuolumne meadows . the san . . . more\ntravel _ tortoise _ sh08 . jpg 6 / 9 / 04 in yosemite / mono lake . from 4 - night trip on green tortoise adventure travel bus to yosemite valley , mono lake , hot creek geologic site and tuolumne meadows . the san . . . more\ncentrally located between fisherman\u2019s wharf , chinatown , and all the public transit you could ever need , the green tortoise hostel is a cozy place to call home for anyone in san francisco . stay at the green tortoise and eat breakfast with a new friend , play some pool in our spacious ballroom , or chat with our fun front desk staff about the wonders of the city .\nsuch is the beauty of life aboard the green tortoise . with each day essentially offering a choose - your - own - adventure itinerary , passengers are allowed to tailor the trip to best fit their desires . the tortoise offers an ideal mix of opportunities for both shared experiences and solo wanderings .\nwhile green tortoise still caters to the granola - fueled peace , love and music crowd ( special trips are offered to burning man , the oregon country fair , and the high sierra music festival ) \u2014 and please excuse the blanket stereotyping \u2014 it seems most green tortoise adventures aim to expand minds through organic slow - paced exploration , rather than the mind - altering substances people rightly or wrongly associate with the bus .\nthese three tortoise aliments can all usually be prevented through proper husbandry , diet and care . become familiar with your tortoise\u2019s needs , and it will give you many years of enjoyment .\napparently , entanglements of this sort are part of the shared experience that is green tortoise adventure travel , where\nwoodstock on wheels ,\nhighway hostel\nand\nrolling commune\nare more than just hype .\nseattle green tortoise hostel , 1525 second ave . , seattle , wa 98101 . ( 206 ) 340 - 1222 , urltoken . dorm beds $ 21 - $ 22 . 50 ; private doubles $ 53 - $ 55 ,\none of the most rewarding and enjoyable aspects of tortoise keeping happens when your charges have offspring .\ni will highly recommend the green tortoise to waldorf teachers ! i am so glad that one of your catalogs found its way to our school last fall ! thank you so much for all of your assistance in planning our trip .\nvisit more of california and travel across the united states with the green tortoise adventure travel , located inside the green tortoise hostel , stop in and see where you can go in style in our legendary ' hostel - on - wheels ' sleeper coach bus trips . take trips to yosemite , down the cali coast , alaska , baja , burning man , and across the usa ! check us out online for a complete list of adventures & trip dates for 2016 - 2017 .\nbut on this trip , passengers held out for the roadside denny ' s - a sign , perhaps , that the green tortoise bus line has entered a stodgier era . yet even today , no one would ever mistake it for greyhound .\nduring its peak in the late 1980s , green tortoise had 50 employees and 14 buses , each with names that confuse or amuse , including luna , paris , max , diva , abio ( short for abiogenesis ) , pawnee and starship .\ngreen tortoise buses run all year , but are busiest during the summer . trips run about $ 45 - $ 55 per day , including most meals , and slightly more for alaska tours ( the 28 - day tour includes airfare ) .\nat the top of your firefox window , to the left of the web address , you should see a green lock . click it .\nsince the beginning , green tortoise trips have included stops at hot springs , and most accounts include at least one instance of riders stripping to their smiles and having a soak - - if for no other reason than to rinse off the dust .\nbut those were the \u201970s and early \u201980s , when the green tortoise still rolled under the radar : unlicensed , uninsured , and like the times , a little less inhibited . it was then still a rolling , fuming vestige of the \u201960s .\na friend and i planned to stay for just as couple of days and ended up staying over a week . when you step into the green tortoise hostel you ' re welcomed with open arms . throughout our visit here , we felt a part of a little international sf community . i met some wonderful people during my stay , some of whom i ' m sure will be friends for life . i ' m so grateful to have had these experiences and made these connections , none of which would have been possible without the relaxed , vibrant and co - operative environment the green tortoise provides . the facilities , staff , breakfasts , activities ( free dinners anyone ? ) and famed sf vibe make the green tortoise the best hostel in san francisco .\nas for some riders ' claim that the green tortoise is a more congenial atmosphere , greene shrugged .\neveryone ' s practically lying on top of each other ,\nhe said .\ni guess you could call that friendly .\n& lt ;\ntoday , green tortoise has a fleet of 10 buses - none less than 30 years old - and offers adventure tours to the grand canyon , baja california , oregon , western national parks and new orleans at mardi gras time . but , for many adventurous and economy - minded travelers , along with nostalgic veterans of the underground transcontinental bus era , the original 4 , 000 mile - long ( more or less ) san francisco - boston run remains the essential , the ` ` real ` ` green tortoise .\nkeeping the tortoise in a proper enclosure with adequate heat , offering full - spectrum lighting and feeding a proper diet makes for a healthy tortoise . each tortoise species has its own set requirements for proper care , so being informed of your pet\u2019s needs is important . reptiles magazine , books on your tortoise species , reptile clubs and online forums , such as those found on reptilechannel . com , are all are good places to obtain information .\ntravel _ tortoise _ sh09 . jpg 6 / 9 / 04 in yosemite / mono lake . from 4 - night trip on green tortoise adventure travel bus to yosemite valley , mono lake , hot creek geologic site and tuolumne meadows . the san francisco - based , self - proclaimed\nhippy bus\nline turned 30 this year . spud hilton / the chronicle less\ntravel _ tortoise _ sh06 . jpg 6 / 9 / 04 in yosemite / mono lake . from 4 - night trip on green tortoise adventure travel bus to yosemite valley , mono lake , hot creek geologic site and tuolumne meadows . the san francisco - based , self - proclaimed\nhippy bus\nline turned 30 this year . spud hilton / the chronicle less\nduring a recent trip to yosemite and the eastern sierra , i followed hippie guru kesey ' s advice and got on the bus , ready to learn if the green tortoise at 30 - - older than most of its passengers - - can still be trusted .\nkeep staying like you are . i ' ve done a lot of other trips around the world but green tortoise us still my favorite company ! the food , the drivers , the itinerariesand the bus , of course ! i just love your buses .\nat green tortoise , mealtime is not an afterthought ! our mostly vegetarian gourmet meals are made from the freshest ingredients . whether you ' re a master chef or new to cooking , your participation during mealtimes will satisfy both your cravings for good food and good times .\nthe green tortoise offers affordable adventure bus tours to the best destinations the usa has to offer : including yosemite , the grand canyon , alaska and more ! our overland holidays and backpacker tours include wilderness adventures , camping , and trekking in america ' s best national parks .\nit seemed wrong taking a yellow cab to catch a green tortoise ( and it doesn ' t do much for your backpacker street cred ) , but i did it anyway , as most buses leave at night from a dimly lit alley behind the transbay terminal in san francisco .\nin fact , the only two donning any tie - dye are two older guys from san francisco . i quickly learn that they\u2019ve been on the bus before , and as i try and fall asleep i can hear them recounting adventures of green tortoise past , waxing nostalgic about wilder times .\njeff greene , greyhound ' s san francisco terminal chief , said the tortoise is no threat to the major bus company .\nthe tortoise shop \u00a9 2002 - 2018 terms & conditions | privacy & cookies * | website by created by sowden digital .\ngifford and other archaeologists found more from the tortoise this past july , along with the slaughtered remains of a giant ground sloth .\nplease note : the green tortoise hostel has an age restriction and cannot accommodate minors ( under 18 years old ) in dorms . minors traveling with adults must book a private room . if you have any questions about this policy or would like to explain your circumstances , you must contact the property directly .\nthree nights a week , travelers get what amounts to free dinners . on wednesdays , huge baked potatoes are served , complete with sour cream , margarine , salsa , olives , onions , scallions , cheese and cilantro . it ' s especially on those evenings that the ambience of the green tortoise sparks up .\nin 1995 , the green tortoise ( which eventually bought out the grey rabbit ) runs 11 buses , with models from 1954 to 1971 . no alcohol or smoking of any kind is permitted on the bus . the company is above - board , tax - paying and insured , and all passengers sign an injury waiver .\ntravel _ tortoise _ sh01 . jpg meals on green tortoise are communal , as are cooking and cleanup duties . passengers wolf down bagels , salmon and cream cheese for breakfast after riding all night to get to yosemite valley . 6 / 8 / 04 in yosemite / mono lake . from 4 - night trip on green tortoise adventure travel bus to yosemite valley , mono lake , hot creek geologic site and tuolumne meadows . the san francisco - based , self - proclaimed\nhippy bus\nline turned 30 this year . spud hilton / the chronicle ran on : 08 - 22 - 2004 after a leisurely soak in a thermal swimming hole , passengers pose for pictures and relax while clothes line - dry at hot creek geologic site , south of mono lake in inyo national forest . less\nthe green tortoise thrived in the late 1980s , operating with more than 50 employees and 14 busses . today , the adventure travel company employs two dozen drivers , some seasonally and others full - time , to pilot its 11 land yachts . and then there are the two hostels , one in san francisco and another in seattle , which , if our trip was any indication , funnel a steady stream of foreigners on any one of the tortoise\u2019s 20 different trips .\na complete guide to rearing healthy horsfield and mediterranean tortoises written by the tortoise shop . booklet includes : accommodation , diet and hibernating techniques .\nit has its roots in san francisco , where it began in 1974 in an old school bus whose founder drove a load of friends from san francisco to boston . the enterprise expanded and , in 1996 , the green tortoise took over the old forest hotel here , which had a reputation for drug dealing and was shut down .\nwoohoo ! the hostel of all hostels ! green tortoise is all you could want from a cheap place to stay in san fran . comfortable rooms ( even the dorm rooms ) , nice bathrooms , free breakfast , and a surprisingly great location . at first i was a little turned off by the neighborhood , but i ended up having a fantastic time exploring the area and found some great restaurants and bars . the staff is very nice and almost paranoid about security , so i always felt safe and comfortable leaving my stuff in my room . if you ' re on a budget and want to stay in the city , i would highly recommend green tortoise !\ndespite the calculated discomfort of sleeping with 40 strangers , most tortoise diehards smirk at the thought of greyhound . tortoise drivers seem to relish a rivalry with the bus - line king , honking at the buses they passed , laughing at one that broke down by the side of the highway .\nthe green tortoise , named after a similar bus venture called the\ngrey rabbit ,\nhas since become a west coast icon , providing low - budget travel and social mixing to commuters and travelers . though it ' s still going strong , with much or its early haphazard character intact , the business has been refined with the times .\nour adventure bus tours are designed for fun - loving , independent backpackers who value cooperation . we invite all travelers , from the young to the young at heart , to contribute to the unique social dynamic that is created on every green tortoise trip . discover for yourself why our adventure camping trips have been attracting socially conscious travelers since 1974 .\nthe green tortoise san francisco hostel is a full service , fun , comfortable , and welcoming hostel . located in the north beach area ( little italy ) , famous for entertainment , bookstores , and beat generation history . the hostel is close to chinatown , fisherman ' s wharf , and public transportation that can take you all over the bay area .\nthe mating process begins with the male tortoise picking up on a female\u2019s scent trail and following it until he ultimately reaches his target . then courtship begins .\ngreen tortoise was founded in 1974 in san francisco by gardner kent , who is to the underground bus business what lee iacocca is to compact cars . ` ` i ` m the last of the hippies , but i was also a businessman with a new idea , ` ` said kent , 44 , who usually wears long braids and as few clothes as he can get away with .\npicking a reliable buddy is important on green tortoise , which has a reputation for leaving the occasional rider behind . during a recent 28 - day alaska tour , the bus lost track of a few passengers , including one who waved down a state trooper . when the trooper pulled the bus over and asked if they were missing anyone , the crew said they didn ' t think so .\ngo team tortoise ! when it ' s time to cook meals or clean up the campsite , everyone is expected to pitch in and do their fair share to help out .\nsimply putting two tortoises together and expecting them to produce viable offspring is unrealistic , foolish and detrimental to the tortoise\u2019s health . for example , an american redfoot tortoise would never in its life encounter a turkish ibera . they originate from completely different parts of the world and consequently are biologically alien to each other , each one carrying pathogens harmful to the other .\nit ' s the start of the summer tourist season , and backpackers traveling on the cheap from poland or japan or england or no - current - address are starting to descend here . welcome to the green tortoise hostel in downtown seattle , where $ 20 . 50 a night \u2014 tax included \u2014 will get you a dorm bunkroom and all the eggs , toast , coffee and fresh fruit you can eat for breakfast .\ntravel _ tortoise _ sh08 . jpg 6 / 9 / 04 in yosemite / mono lake . from 4 - night trip on green tortoise adventure travel bus to yosemite valley , mono lake , hot creek geologic site and tuolumne meadows . the san francisco - based , self - proclaimed\nhippy bus\nline turned 30 this year . spud hilton / the chronicle ran on : 08 - 22 - 2004 after a leisurely soak in a thermal swimming hole , passengers pose for pictures and relax while clothes line - dry at hot creek geologic site , south of mono lake in inyo national forest . less\ntortoises severely malformed from mbd may never look normal . the misshapen shell may never appear like that of a healthy tortoise , especially if this has been a long - term condition .\ngreen tortoise is an amazing hostel . they have a huge common area , with the most impressive kitchen i ' ve seen in a hostel hands down . they have so many amenities and events that will keep you occupied for your entire stay computers to use and even a bicycle room to hold your bike . the staff is so helpful and are very knowledgeable about the city don ' t hesitate to ask them any questions . the location is also very cool lots of bars and lounges and lots of options to eat . oh yeah green tortoise has free dinners monday wednesday and friday as well as free breakfast every morning 7 : 30 - 10 . adriana was super helpful . the chef is amazing and ben is one of the coolest dudes i ' ve ever met . if you are considering this hostel just do it you won ' t regret it !\nthe green tortoise is based in little italy at te broadway . you can reach within 5 min fisherman ' s wharf and other attractions ! great place which offers laundry ear plugs and so on for a smal charge ( ear plugs for 1 $ , laundry 2 $ ) . you also have entertainment programs . nice way to meet locals and other guests just don ' t let you stress by the organizer ! would go again !\ndriver mark said he once parked the tortoise at the south bay terminal in boston when four greyhound drivers approached him . he was worried they would hassle him , but instead they asked to look around the bus they ' d heard so much about . they called over their colleagues , mark said , until a crowd of greyhound staff were gawking at the unconventional tortoise innards .\ngreen tortoise is a family owned and operated hostel started in the 90 ' s . we are all well traveled and try to bring to the hostel what all travelers are looking for , culture . we believe in atmosphere above all else . the hostel is laid back with few rules . we try to promote a sense of community and fun with our free dinners accompanied by live music , free pubcrawls , and daily outings into the city .\nthere are some 6 , 000 hostels worldwide but only two green tortoises , the other being in san francisco . its main competitor in seattle is the nonprofit hostelling international on union street , part of a network of 110 such hostels in the united states .\nif you ' re looking for a sterile , dull hostel that you can forget about the moment you leave san francisco , the tortoise isn ' t it . time after time , our guests tell us that their favorite memories of san francisco are of the times they spent in the hostel itself , meeting and hanging out with other backpackers , enjoying nights in our ballroom , making friends while enjoying our free dinners ( 3 times a week ) , or dancing in the ballroom until all hours . if the sun comes up before you ' ve gone to bed , you know you ' ve had a good night at the green tortoise .\nwe wouldn\u2019t expect chimpanzees to breed with gorillas , or hamsters to breed with mice , but it\u2019s amazing how many people presume one species of tortoise should be able to successfully breed with another .\nkent started green tortoise with a bus bought at a transit company auction ; called ` ` the ark , ` ` the nearly 40 - year - old bus is still in service and has logged an estimated 6 million miles . from the beginning , kent decided to be different . he removed seats and put in foam rubber mattresses so passengers could stretch out . kent also traveled at a leisurely pace , stopping for sightseeing , swim breaks and picnics .\ni was personally disappointed with the green tortoise hostel . it had some advantages . the breakfast was good . ummm thats about it . the problem i had with this place was that if they spent less time self proclaiming themselves as the best hostel around and more time looking at the standard of the facilities , quality of the rooms , cleanliness of the staff . . . then it could be a good place to stay . we had a twin room . the edge of the bed was about 750mm from the opposing wall . it ' s a good job i didn ' t pack a cat because there was no room to swing it . anyway , who can complain when it is so cheap ? although i stayed in a whole bunch of hostels across california ( and indeed the world ) and the green tortoise , as much as i hate to say it , was the worst one . sorry .\nfrom the sound of it , they\u2019ve been on quite a few tortoise trips . they\u2019ve done the \u201cnorth - south commute , \u201d the now - extinct red - eye run along i - 5 between seattle and los angeles , been across the country and back a couple of times and have even been on the bus for the menagerie that is the tortoise trip to new orleans for mardi gras .\ngravid ( pregnant ) females typically display unusual and unsociable behaviour . this should prepare competent tortoise owners that their charges are ready to lay . the behavioural changes are usually a combination of the following :\nhi timothy e , it sounds like you took full advantage of our\nall inclusive hostel\n. i hope you were able to cook some great meals in our impressive kitchen and with our awesome chef . and did you know that breakfast actually goes until 11 on sunday so you have a\nhangover hour\nafter going out to all the bars in our neighborhood . thanks for the review and looking forward to next time you stay with us ! cheers , green tortoise\nit ' s basically a shot - gun operation ,\nhe said . greene , 28 , once walked on board a tortoise and saw nothing more than\nan old , dilapidated bus .\nif neither of these methods work , then artificial induction is the only other alternative . take the tortoise to a competent vet and get her x - rayed . count the number of eggs that are present and then inject her with a hormone called oxytocin . one single shot of oxytocin is usually enough to make the tortoise lay within a couple of hours or bringing her home . in cases where the tortoise has been kept on a calcium deficient diet , a five day course of calcium injections are recommended prior to the oxytocin shot . this will help the tortoise to expel her eggs . after the hormone injection , place her in a box of soil and keep her warm . all of the eggs should be expelled within minutes of each other , if not take her back to the vet the next day and repeat the procedure .\nwe had a wonderful trip to bahia de los angeles ! ever since we returned ( and even during the trip ) , i ( and the students and other adults ) have been praising green tortoise ! the trip far exceeded my expectations . i have led my class on numerous trips in the northwest and i have always been the one to plan the itinerary and the menu and to do the shopping and to supervise the cooking . this time all of that was taken care of !\nconveniently located at first avenue and pike street , right across the street from the famous pike place market . the elegantly restored elliot hotel building , now home to the green tortoise hostel , boasts 30 newly - remodeled bunk rooms . the beautiful historical building has plenty of modern charms too , including : semi - private mediteranian style tile bathrooms , modern kitchen and large common areas . each bunk has a reading lamp , small fan , four point power outlet , privacy curtains , and storage locker .\nthere is a balcony overlooking a parking lot where guests can sit on warm nights . not long ago , a backpacker from korea painted the balcony ' s metal tables , one with a tortoise smoking a pipe .\nbut at 8 , 400 feet in inyo national forest , it was perfect weather for a lengthy hibernation . at 6 a . m . , wall - to - wall sleeping bags looked like giant red , blue and green larvae from a monster movie , waiting to hatch zombie backpackers .\nrespiratory infections ( ri ) are best diagnosed and treated by a veterinarian who works with reptiles . a thorough physical examination and detailed history from you the owner ( asking where was the tortoise purchased , captive raised or wild caught , husbandry , diet , etc ) is where the veterinarian will start . radiographs of the lungs and a blood panel may also be necessary to fully access how ill the tortoise is and to give a prognosis for treatment .\nthis was my first hostel experience and it was amazing . the staff was super nice , and the rooms and bathrooms were very clean . there were group activities each night to get a chance to meet new people from across the country and world . lots of caf\u00e9s , restaurants , bars , and small shops nearby . green tortoise is within walking distance to a large part of the city , and they provide nice directions to many of the landmarks to visit . for the price and experience i would definitely come back here .\ntortoises fed a diet low in calcium , or those who cannot absorb calcium well , usually first show a soft shell , especially if they are a juvenile . baby tortoises naturally have a semi - soft shell after hatching , but it usually hardeners by 6 to 8 months of age . in calcium - deficient tortoises , the tortoise grows , but the shell does not . this causes the shell to become deformed and often the tortoise looks too big for its shell . it become weak , and eventually has trouble walking , due to soft bones . the soft bones can easily fracture , causing further problems . if untreated , the tortoise will eventual die . this is often a slow , painful death .\narchaeologists have been recovering primitive relics from the spring since 1977 , when divers found the remains of a large , now extinct tortoise and a sharpened stake that may have been used by a hungry hunter to kill the animal 12 , 000 years ago .\nrespiratory infections can be prevented in several ways . always buying captive - raised rather than wild - caught tortoises increases your chance of obtaining a health ( ier ) tortoise from the start . it\u2019s not a guarantee , but your chances are much better .\nwhile staying here the staff were really friendly and helpful with any questions i had . after leaving they showed care and compassion i have not recieved from any other hostel . i lost my towel while staying at the hostel and the staff went out of their way to make sure i got it back , contacting a friend to let me know they had found it and then taking actions to send it to an address that i could get it from . this shows the quality of staff at green tortoise and why i would definitely recommend it . it ' s so nice to meet hostel staff that care .\ni remember when there were 10 people dropping acid in the back of the bus ,\nsays mark christianson , a tai chi instructor from eugene , ore . , and long - time tortoise rider .\nnow , people are much more mellow .\ni first took the tortoise in the early ' 80s , when pot smoking and beer guzzling were still part of its selling points . i frolicked naked with strangers in natural hot springs and entered several substance - induced romances that continued for some time after the journey .\ni think they ' ve done a really good job retaining its character while being more professional ,\nsaid andrew sutherland , 27 , a frequent tortoise commuter between san francisco and seattle .\nif they were incredibly flaky , i wouldn ' t ride it .\nthough caltrans considers the tortoise ( licensed with the interstate commerce commission ) a\nlegitimate business ,\nthe company has had run - ins with the authorities . in 1993 , the public utilities commission sent an undercover agent , posing as a student , on the bus to yosemite . afterwards , the company was fined more than $ 7 , 000 for\nadministrative\noffenses that included operating without an intrastate license , according to larry mcneely , a supervisor in the commission ' s special investigative unit . nevertheless , the tortoise consistently passes surprise safety inspections .\nwe had been told to pick\nbuddies\nto watch out for each other , so i teamed with ann and richard , a young irish couple on holiday ; and earl , a soft - spoken gentleman from louisiana who had taken greyhound to san francisco to ride the tortoise .\ntortoises in the wild usually have stronger mating urges during the spring , after hibernation , though until mid - summer . this is somewhat dependant on the tortoise\u2019s geographical location . in some parts of the mediterranean coastline , tortoises can often be found mating at chance intervals throughout the year .\nthe consequences of a female retaining her eggs are unfavourable to say the least , so adequate nesting provisions need to be made when a female starts to display the gravid behaviour patterns . if any doubt that the female is pregnant or not , we suggest taking the tortoise to a vet and getting an x - ray done . this will also reveal the amount of eggs that are present , which is helpful to know in the case of any laying difficulties or if the tortoise decides to expel some eggs in an unplanned area and you need to go and find them !\nunlike bird eggs , a tortoise egg has to be kept the same way up after the first few days of incubation . the yolk sack would smother the developing hatchling if it was turned upside down . therefore , before using any bird egg incubators , they have to be adapted so that they down mechanically \u201cturn\u201d .\ndue to dehydration or a poor diet ( one high in oxalates found in some plants / vegetables ) , a hard \u201cstone\u201d of the material may be produced in the bladder . the tortoise attempts to pass this stone by pushing its abdominal muscles against the bladder . if the stone is too large , or the tortoise is too weak , organs rather than the stone may be passed out through the cloaca . in males , the phallus may be pushed out . male tortoises do not have a true penis . rather they have a phallus . this is a spear - shaped organ through which sperm pass when mating ( urine is emptied from the bladder into the cloaca ) . if the phallus becomes dry or damaged when exposed to the environment , it may not be able to place itself back into the body cavity . if the animal continues to strain and is in discomfort , this becomes a medical emergency . take the tortoise to a veterinarian asap !\nawake before the others , i searched for a hat that was likely in tortoise orbit ( a mysterious gravitational field that collects all loose items until the end of the trip ) , slapped on more fleece , draped the sleeping bag over my shoulders and stumbled outside to help driver tim watch a kettle of water boil .\nbut then i got to thinking , \u201cif this person is such a terrible speller , and i am only getting three hits from all of the internet , then perhaps we are combining our poor spelling and i am searching for the wrong thing . \u201d and when i checked , sure enough i had spelled \u201ctortoise\u201d wrong .\nhe confirmed my suspicion that driving the tortoise can be a blast , but it ' s not for everyone . there ' s a freedom to the job - - no suit and tie , no cubicle , plenty of creative people - - that appeals to free spirits who don ' t have a lot of family commitments .\nthe tropical fish tank \u2013 eggs are half buried in a medium such as vermiculite , within small plastic containers and floated in the warm water . this is a reasonable method for soft shelled eggs , if the temperature is able to be turned up high enough , but the humidity levels are far too great for mediterranean tortoise eggs .\nthe first stop - - and arguably the most important - - was the safeway in dublin to buy food for the entire trip . on the tortoise , almost all the meals are prepared next to the bus , be it in a parking lot , a campground or roadside turnout . this is a working vacation : once the big propane burners are lit and the tables are up , the willing and able step in and , magically , onions are diced , jambalaya is stirred and , less magically , dishes are cleared and washed . according to a tortoise veteran i talked to , the ninth circle of hell is reserved for those who don ' t pitch in .\ntortoises that don\u2019t have access to a suitable nesting area will not lay their eggs . furthermore , each year that an egg is retained , it receives an extra layer of calcium . this causes severe complications due to the eggs becoming larger , lumpy and over calcified , making any laying attempts difficult ( egg binding ) . in addition to this , retained eggs will on occasions erode through the oviduct walls , cause peritonitis and eventually lead to the tortoise\u2019s death . successful surgery has been employed in some cases , with the over calcified eggs being removed via a hole cut in the tortoise\u2019s plastron . this unfortunate situation can be avoided by provisions being made for captive nesting .\nfinally , having your veterinarian examine the tortoise at the first sign of a respiratory infection really helps in curing this condition . waiting to see if the pet will get well on its own , or trying home / over - the - counter products , only prolongs the infection and lessens the chance for a full recovery . don\u2019t delay treatments !\ni head toward market street to catch a muni bus . i get on and watch as the city begins to wake . but the tortoise has uncovered my vagabond spirit and i don\u2019t want to head home yet . i grab my pack , get off somewhere along the line and wander around the city , hoping the adventure can last a little longer .\ncaptive - raised tortoises can also show these signs if they have not been properly cared for or fed correctly . this is less common than in wild - caught individuals , but nevertheless it is seen . be careful who you obtain a pet tortoise from . ask questions as to when it was born , past health history , diet fed , etc .\nkeeping the tortoise warm during treatment is also a necessity . the veterinarian may suggest keeping them indoors under heat and full - spectrum lighting until well . this may be a problem with large species , such as sulcata tortoises , which can weigh up to 125 pounds or more . something to consider when purchasing one of these as a cute little hatchling !\nhi , my name is stella . i stayed in green tortoise for three nights . i had a great time there . i learned sharing , serving , and recycling there . i love their sauna and location . it is very closed to where i want to go . the city light bookstore , happy donut , and churches are in walking distance . if you love chinese food , it is very close to chinatown . however , it is a little bit noisy outside . you need ear plugs with you . i came for the exam . so , it is also close the testing center . even there are many striper clubs nearby , it is safe . many homeless people are around but i talked to them and they are actually very nice . staffs are very help . brandon , patricia , and chief are nice to me .\nby the time these tortoises arrive at their destination , they commonly show signs of lethargy , ocular and nasal discharge , weight loss ( a healthy tortoise should feel heavy for its size , like it\u2019s shell is filled with water ) , with increased respiratory rates and wheezing . these ill tortoises will often refuse food despite being given proper care and an environment .\nthe company is clearly sensitive about its bohemian reputation . in the tortoise brochure , a note to journalists says :\nwe are not interested in any more\nhippie bus ' articles . . . . if you are only out to write a condescending\ntee - hee , look at the naked ' 60s hippies ' story , you will be disappointed .\nlyle is the son of tortoise founder gardner kent , who in 1974 , while living at a sonoma county commune called star mountain , carted his family - - and a dozen or so strangers - - across the country in a hippie - fied , converted 48 - seat school bus that the family had used to ramble through central america the previous two years .\ndo not be tempted to interfere with the hatching process , unless it is plainly obvious that a tortoise is in serious trouble . some tortoises escape from the egg within minutes of puncturing it , others can take a couple of days . tortoises from the same clutch don\u2019t necessarily hatch together either , it has been known to take up to three weeks between the first and last hatchling to emerge safely .\nafter a full day in tuolumne meadows , we parked in groveland and wolfed down spicy stir - fry that tim seared in a wok the size of a space shuttle nose cone . there was a general attempt to remove ( or cover ) three showerless days ' worth of grime and funk ( the gods be praised for wet wipes ) before indulging in a tortoise tradition : karaoke at the iron door saloon .\nduring reboarding , we discovered what tortoise drivers call\nthe miracle ,\nthe transformation of the interior from traveling mode to sleeping mode . benches became platforms , knapsacks were cleared from the overhead bunks and the two booths were mystically converted to upper and lower bunks . this would have been fine , except that most of the knapsacks , including mine , were stowed safely under the platform on which other passengers were already starting to sleep .\nthe veterinarian will first try to gently place the organ back inside . applying a hypertonic sugar solution ( i . e . 50 - percent - dextrose solution ) will draw fluid out of the swollen phallus through osmosis to shrink it . the organ is then lubricated ( k / y jelly , a water - based lubricant is often used ) and gently pushed back into the cloaca . a purse - string suture is then usually placed into the skin of the external cloacal opening to prevent it from coming out again while the tortoise recovers . the sutures are left in place for five to seven days . this usually works in cases that are seen early after prolapse . if the organ is too dry , or the attempt to replace is not successful , the phallus may need to be amputated under sedation / general anesthesia . the tortoise is fine ; it just cannot reproduce .\nlike all tortoise travelers , prior to departure i received a catalog that details all the adventures the company offers . while flipping through the 40 - page catalog i was surprised by the breadth of trips \u2014 from three - day jaunts around california to month - long expeditions to alaska or guatemala . there are also cross - country trips following both northern and southern routes , beach adventures to baja , and a mardi gras gallivant to new orleans .\nif you do happen to have a fussy layer , you could try another method which often seems to work when the more traditional greenhouse method does not . find a box that the tortoise fits quite snugly into and fill it with at least 12 inches of the same sand and soil mix . place the box in a completely dark room , and again hang a basking lamp above the soil to attain a steady 30\u00b0c , and then place her in it . do not have any other light source in the room other than the lamp hung directly above her and leave her quietly alone . incredibly , for whatever psychological reasons attached to this method , it hardly ever fails . however , be careful when using this method as the tortoise could overheat or dehydrate if left in the box for prolonged periods . if she hasn\u2019t started laying within an hour or so , she\u2019s not going to !\neveryone helps cook or clean up for dinner on\nour hungry tortoise ,\na stationary bus converted into a kitchen , with sinks , ovens , and cutting boards . a danish expatriate who takes care of the property helped us whip up baked fish , mashed potatoes , and garden salad for 50 . due to light rain , we ate in a large cellophane igloo , which the bus crew dubbed\ntps\nfor\nthought provoking structure .\none single mating results in up to 30 eggs being fertilised , although these will not be laid together in one clutch . tortoise gestation is in fact quite remarkable with regards to the time scales involved , because the female can vary the length of the gestation period ( from fertilisation to laying ) depending on the environmental and nesting conditions . it is believed that tortoises can lay fertile eggs up to four years after mating , although fertility reduces significantly after each season .\nfor many , the trip ' s highlight was a 3 - hour dinner stop at cow ' s creek , a tortoise - owned piece of land in southern oregon that the company calls\nour simulated state park .\nin addition to a chicken coop , a pig pen , and a basketball court , the company built a sauna near a river bed where the bolder passengers strip down for a steaming , and later , a skinny - dip in the ice - cold water .\nwith representatives from most of the continents of this shrinking planet , practically each new story transported us to other parts of the world . as the night passed , we drank beer in german brew houses , were held up at gun point by georgian thugs in armenia , stood in the stands at a football match between australia and england , and traveled on the tortoise to alaska . although strangers just a few days prior , we were all friends now and acting a lot like family ."]}
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", "topic": 34}], "title": "organoclick", "paragraphs": ["at organoclick ' s annual general meeting , a new member of the board was elected . organoclick\norganoclick ab is a swedish public company listed on nasdaq first north . in a public company like organoclick , governance , mana\norganoclick ab ( publ ) is a swedish public company . on this page you will find information about the organoclick share and financial reports released by the company . for more information of organoclick please contact :\norganoclick ab has appointed m\u00e5rten hellberg as a new business developer . m\u00e5rten has a\nsays robin grankvist , business area manager for performance textiles & nonwoven at organoclick .\norganoclick : funding from vinnova for risk waste containers made of the biocomp . .\norganoclick : organowood as signs general agreement with l\u00f8venskiold handel as / m . .\narticles _ of _ association _ organoclick _ ab _ publ _ swe . pdf\nthe organoclick\u00ae - technology can be applied to an endless array of fiber based materials .\norganoclick has been granted sek 1 . 4 million from vinnova for establishing pilot production and\norganoclick exhibits for the first time on the industrial textile fair techtextil in frankfurt . the\n\u00bb m\u00e5rten hellberg , ceo organoclick ab ( publ ) . representing his own holdings .\norganoclick has been granted sek 2 . 3 million by vinnova for the development of a biocomposite\norganoclick continued its fast expansion during the first quarter of 2015 . the revenue in the\norganoclick continued its fast expansion during 2014 . the revenue in the group amounted to sek\norganoclick ab has been appointed as a climate solver by the world wildlife foundation \u2013 wwf .\nthe scientific founders of organoclick , dr . jonas hafr\u00e9n and dr . armando c\u00f3rdova each one\n' organoclick continued its fast expansion during the first quarter of 2015 . the revenue in the\n' organoclick continued its fast expansion during 2014 . the revenue in the group amounted to sek\norganoclick ab has been appointed as a climate solver by the world wildlife foundation - wwf .\norganoclick : annual general meeting postponed to 28th of june due to a a techni . .\nthe company\u2019s name is organoclick ab . the company is a public company ( publ ) .\nthe starting point in 1995 for organoclick\u2019s scientific co - founders , the ph . d . students\norganoclick ab has during 2010 successfully raised sek 15 . 5 million by emitting new shares to the\norganoclick ' s scientific cofounders dr . armando c\u00f3rdova and dr . jonas hafr\u00e9n came 2nd in the\norganoclick\u2019s scientific co - founders , armando c\u00f3rdova and jonas hafr\u00e9n took part in the seminar and presented organoclick\u2019s products and technologies . the trip also included a number of visits to japanese companies , mainly\norganoclick launch oc - aquasil\u2122 , a new water repellent technology for textiles , wood and paper .\norganoclick initiates a collabooration with taiwanese chang - ho fibers for production of organotex\u00ae - treated textiles .\nproduct company organowood ab was founded together with investment company kvigos ( organoclick 60 % / kvigos 40 % ) in order to start sale and marketing of a new wood preservation technology developed by organoclick .\norganoclick ' s sudsidiary bolist exhibits at nordsj\u00f6 f\u00e4rg & design internal purchasing fair at stockholmsm\u00e4ssan jan 27 .\norganoclick\u2019s multifaceted approach when developing new products starts in looking at the nature . by mimicking living plants and\norganoclick has developed a number of products using its green chemical technologies for modification of fibers . current offering\norganoclick\u2019s multifaceted approach when developing new products starts in looking at the nature . by mimicking living plants and fruits own chemistry , organoclick has developed fiber modification technologies that enables functionalization of most fiber - based products .\nthe starting point in 1995 for organoclick ' s scientific co - founders , the ph . d . students\norganoclick set up its first production facility and moves its office and laboratory to t\u00e4by , north of stockholm .\norganoclick has developed two industrial products solving these challenges in a unique and above all , environmentally friendly manner .\nthe organoclick technology platform comprises of several processes for modification of fibers . with the utilization of naturally - o\norganoclick ' s articles of association were established at the extraordinary general meeting held on 7 nov 2014 . the registered\norganoclick was founded in 2006 , based on scientific results of a collaborative research project from stockholm university and the swedish university of agricultural science in uppsala . founders include professor armando c\u00f3rdova , associate professor jonas hafr\u00e9n , and organoclick\u00b4s ceo m\u00e5rten hellberg . ashkan pouya and saeid esmaeilzadeh operate the incubator company serendipity innovations , which helped prompt organoclick ' s founding .\norganoclick ' s subsidiary biokleen is exhibiting at bolist internal purchasing fair held at elmia fairs in j\u00f6nk\u00f6ping jan 26 - 27 .\norganoclick will hold its annual general meeting on may 30 2017 . invitation , place and date will be announced in due time .\nm\u00e5rten hellberg , managing director ( ceo ) organoclick + 46 ( 0 ) 707 - 16 48 90 marten . hellberg @ urltoken\norganoclick launch oc - biobinder\u2122 , a new biobased binder system for textiles . swedish textile group almedalhs ab becomes the first customer .\ntoday , organoclick is active in three business segments ; paper & packaging , textiles and wood . in these three segments , organoclick offers the following modifications solutions for fiber - based materials ; water repellency , increased strength and protections from fire & fungal attacks .\nby using organoclick\u2019s technology , the world wildlife foundation \u2013 wwf has calculated that more than 20 million ton of co2 can be saved annually by the reduction of raw materials . this has given organoclick a position in the wwf\u2019s list of innovative companies that are climate solvers .\norganoclick ' s ceo , m\u00e5rten hellberg will hold a presentation about organoclick and its sustainability work at t\u00e4by f\u00f6retagartr\u00e4ff in t\u00e4by ' s new local governmental building april 27 . please come and listen at 12 : 20 . for more info , please see the program here .\norganoclick will hold an extraordinary general meeting the 19th of dec 2016 . for agenda and motions , please see the full summons here .\nmay have other listings under different names / spellings . we ' re not affiliated with organoclick ab , we ' re just tracking patents .\norganoclick ' s articles of association were established at the extraordinary general meeting held on 7 nov 2014 . the registered office is in stockholm .\nbecause of the challenges for implementing a new technology in existing industrial processes and value chains , organoclick is working in close partnerships with industrial customers .\nin order to streamline operations and reduce organoclick - group\u2019s fixed cost , the group now performs the last integration of biokleen milj\u00f6kemi . in connection with this , organoclick - group reorganizes its organizational structure in order to create a more efficent production and sales organisation . these actions are expected to generate cost savings in\norganoclick has been granted sek 1 . 4 million from vinnova for establishing pilot production and making a full size prototype of a risk waste container made from organoclick\u2019s biocomposite organocomp\u00ae . the purpose is to replace the plastic based risk waste containers that are used within primarily the health care system but also within academic and\norganoclick ab was founded in 2006 based on scientific breakthroughs in methods for modifications of bio - fibers at the swedish university for agricultural sciences and stockholm university .\norganoclick aspires to be a world - leading player within the developmental field of environmentally friendly fiber - based materials and additives for modifying fiber - based materials . organoclick ab was founded in 2006 based on scientific breakthroughs in methods for modifications of bio - fibers at the swedish university for agricultural sciences and stockholm university .\nthe extraordinary general meeting ( egm ) will be held on monday 19 december 2016 , at 10 . 00 at organoclick ab , linjalv\u00e4gen 9 , 187 6\nin 2008 , organoclick was awarded for its unique and \u201cgreen\u201d technology with the prestigious swedish environmental innovation price \u201cmilj\u00f6innovation\u201d . the same year the company , recognized as the most promising start up company , also won the \u201cinnovation and technology award\u201d . in 2010 , organoclick was appointed as a climate solver by the world wildlife foundation \u2013 wwf ( urltoken ) . in addition , organoclick was in 2011 appointed as one of sweden\u2019s 20 most promising companies by the swedish institute ( si ) .\nthe annual general meeting ( agm ) for financial year 2015 will be held on tuesday 28 june 2016 , at 16 . 00 at organoclick ' s office at\nshareholders who wish to attend the agm shall be registered in organoclick\u2019s shareholder register , kept by euroclear sweden ab , on the 21st of june 2016 , and give notification of attendance to the company by mail to organoclick ab ( publ ) , linjalv . 9 , 187 66 t\u00e4by or by email to ir @ urltoken .\norganoclick offers an eco - friendly solution to replace toxic chemicals in the manufacturing processes of a variety of wood , paper and textile products . in several cases , the company\u2019s products also reduce energy consumption in the production phase . organoclick\u2019s environmental friendly technology modifies the fibers of the materials in an environmental friendly manner and gives them increased strength , water repellency or flame - retardation . within functional wood organoclick has also developed a method to protect the wood against rot and tree - eroding microorganisms .\nas the demand increases for green textile technologies , organoclick is now scaling up its textile business further with an expanded sales and marketing organization and a new production facility .\nfive guys , a fume hood and a fascination for cellulose fibers and green chemistry , that was how it all started . now nasdaq listed organoclick celebrates 10 years !\nin collaboration with lafarge gypsum , one of the world\u2019s leading gypsum manufacturer , organoclick receives eu - funding through the program eurostars for enhancing the performance of gypsum paper .\norganoclick has developed and subsequently used a patented technology for the modification of fiber - based materials . today organoclick has three business areas : functional wood , functional textiles & nonwovens as well as composites & paper products . in 2011 the company was selected as a climate solver by the wwf based on their technological contribution to the achievement of the 2020 climate goals . in both 2012 and 2013 organoclick was named one of sweden\u2019s 33 hottest technology companies by swedish business magazine \u201caff\u00e4rsv\u00e4rlden\u201d and swedish technology & engineering paper \u201cny teknik\u201d .\nat the 2015 agm the principles of organoclick ' s nomination committee were decided upon . these principles shall apply until changed by a future general meeting and are as follows :\norganoclick\u2019s scientific co\u2010founders armando c\u00f3rdova and jonas hafr\u00e9n have been appointed as \u201cupcoming people of the year\u201d . the prize was awarded and handed out by shortcut , sweden\u2019s largest career community .\norganoclick scales up its production of its water repellent , fluorocarbon - free durable water repellent , and other sustainable chemistries for the global market for wood , textile and fiber industries .\nthe foundation of organoclick began already during the 1990\u2019s when professor armando c\u00f3rdova and professor jonas hafr\u00e9n were graduate students at the royal institute of technology and research institute stfi - packforsk .\norganoclick follows the rules of the swedish companies act for the appointment and dismissal of directors and for amendments to the articles of association . the financial year runs from 1 january to 31 december .\norganoclick is currently finalizing its proven technology for reducing raw materials needed for paper production , in collaboration with industrial customers . over the next 12 months , the process will be tested in full - scale paperboard manufacturing . organoclick plans to start marketing activities in 2012 for the product in northern europe . they plan to introduce the product in the rest of europe within the next four to five years .\nthe annual general meeting ( agm ) for financial year 2015 will be held on tuesday 28 june 2016 , at 16 . 00 at organoclick ' s office at linjalv\u00e4gen 9 , 187 66 t\u00e4by .\nin 2011 organoclick was selected as a climate solver by the wwf based on their technological contribution to the achievement of the 2020 climate goals . in both 2012 and 2013 organoclick was named one of sweden\u2019s 33 hottest technology companies by swedish business magazine \u201caff\u00e4rsv\u00e4rlden\u201d and swedish technology & engineering paper \u201cny teknik\u201d , and in 2015 the company was named as one of the 100 most sustainable on the global list sustainia 100 .\norganoclick ab published this content on 06 december 2016 and is solely responsible for the information contained herein . distributed by public , unedited and unaltered , on 31 december 2016 05 : 12 : 02 utc .\nwater - repellent treatments for garments almost always involve the use of environmentally harmful fluorocarbons . owing to a collaborative project between smart textiles and organoclick , in which a fluorocarbon - free , biodegradable and durable treatment has been developed , this is about to change . - in a few years , the industry will take the fluorocarbon - free option for granted , says robin grankvist , business area manager at organoclick .\norganoclick ab initiates a collaboration with smart textiles in bor\u00e5s ( sweden ) in the development of the next generation of sustainable water repellent textile treatments free from bioaccumulative and hazardous substances such as fluorocarbons and isocyanates .\nthe new eco - friendly technology has been developed by organoclick\u2019s researchers and was implemented in taiwanese textile manufacturer chang - ho fibre\u2019s mills in january 2014 . since then around 100 different fabrics with the new eco - friendly technology have been developed . filippa k is the first fashion brand to put a fashion garment on the market using organoclick\u2019s technology . the products are two women\u2019s jackets made from recycled polyester and nylon .\nthe english text below is an unauthorized translation of the articles of association of organoclick ab ( publ ) . in case of inconsistencies between the swedish original and the english translation , the swedish original shall apply .\norganoclick ' s subsidiary organowood will exhibit at sweden ' s largest building fair nordbygg at stockhom fair . come and meet us at stand c17 : 40 . for mor info , please visit nordbygg ' s site .\norganoclick\u2019s technology can reduce the amount of raw material in paper - based packaging materials by 10 - 20 % , which would save huge amounts of energy at the same time that it reduces costs for paper manufacturers .\nswedish investor anders wall ( through beijerinvest ab ) , tetrapak\u00b4s former ceo and president bertil hagman and tetrapak and sca hygiene products former cto claes - g\u00f6ran beckeman become organoclick\u00b4s first investors and join the board of the company .\nin the spring of 2014 organoclick entered into collaboration with one of the leading taiwanese textile manufacturers , chang - ho fibers , a company that supplies textiles to world - leading companies and brands within the outdoor activities , sports and vehicle industries . after entering into collaboration , chang - ho fibers has developed over a hundred fabrics that have been treated with the organoclick technology , and that are now being marketed and sold on the global textile market .\norganoclick will exhibit its functional textile technologies at the worlds largest outdoor and sports fair ispo in munich , germany . please visit us in stand hall c3 booth 515 . for more info , please see ispo munich ' s homepage .\nmeanwhile , organoclick will also set up its first production plant for manufacturing dry and water - based biopolymer products next year . the company is simultaneously launching a wood treatment product that protects wood from decay while adding flame - resistance .\norganoclick has developed a technology that mimics the way nature constructs materials . organic chemical catalysts are used in order to attach functional molecules to biofibers . this creates a vast new realm of possibilities for enhancing biofiber - based materials . using the organoclick process , new materials based on renewable resources - for example water - resistant textiles , flame - and decay - resistant wood , and paper with improved strength - can be developed . the benefits are reduced use of fossil fuels and plastics .\ntoday organoclick has three business areas : functional wood , functional textiles & nonwovens as well as composites & paper product , and the company is actice is the market for rot - and flame - resistant timber , water repellent fabrics and functional additives for the paper industry . the total value of these markets exceeds $ 60 billion . organoclick markets and sells certain materials under its own brands organotex\u00ae and organowood\u00ae . the company also sells bioadditives to industrial customers in the industrial textile and packaging industries .\nthe company has its headquarters , r & d , and production in t\u00e4by , outside stockholm together with the daughter company organowood ab . organowood ab is a product company for sales and marketing of the wood preservative organowood\u00ae . in 2008 , organoclick was awarded for its unique and \u201cgreen\u201d technology with the prestigious swedish environmental innovation price \u201cmilj\u00f6innovation\u201d . the same year the company , recognized as the most promising start up company , also won the \u201cinnovation and technology award\u201d . in 2010 , organoclick was appointed as a climate solver by the the world wide fund for nature \u2013 wwf ( www . climatesolver . org ) . in addition , organoclick was in 2011 appointed as one of sweden\u2019s 20 most promising companies by the swedish institute ( si ) .\norganoclick will exhibit and show its latest development in its oc - biobinder portfolio and hydrophoization products at the technical textile and nonwoven fair techtextil in frankfurt may 9 - 12 . please visit us in stand a81 . for more info please see urltoken .\nduring the past year organoclick has also entered into collaborations with nordic stakeholders in the fashion , sports , and outdoor activities areas through a joint project with the scandinavian outdoor group and its members hagl\u00f6fs , bergans of norway , norr\u00f6na , houdini and kl\u00e4ttermusen .\norganoclick is one of the 29 selected european cleantech companies that will presents its solutions in a b2b event in casablanca , maroc . the event is organised by switch2med in collaboration with unido , and the european commission . for more info , please press here .\nevery year , scandinavian outdoor group hands out scandinavian outdoor awards , at the international trade fair outdoor in germany . at this years fair in friedrichshafen , organoclick\u2019s new biodegradable and fluorocarbon - free textile impregnation for consumer \u2013 organotex\u00ae textile waterproofing , was awarded first price in the sustainability\norganoclick aspires to be a world - leading player within the developmental field of environmentally friendly fiber based materials . we believe that by offering innovative , custom designed products and outstanding service , we will be the preferred supplier of complete solutions for manufacturing of renewable , functional cellulose based materials .\n\u201c organoclick ' s technology and work with sustainable chemistry is very important and something we really encourage . within the application areas the company is active in today there are major challenges in finding substances that can be used instead of heavy metals and pfcs . the organoclick technology has the potential to enable several of these substances to be phased out , which is one of the reasons the company won the swedish environmental innovation award , \u201d says erik noaksson , ecotoxicologist and the former director of the jegrelius institute for applied green chemistry and a swedish environmental innovation award jury panel member .\ntoday organoclick are active in three different areas , modified wood , finishes for textiles and non - woven and green biocomposites . all with the aim of replacing the toxic chemicals with green chemistry , sustainable for the environment and harmless to people and animals . and the sales are growing rapidly :\norganoclick has today entered into a collaboration agreement with fast growing baux to develop new interior design products based on organoclicks biocomposite material organocomp\u00ae . the aim with the collaboration is to launch a first product in the beginning of 2019 . the swedish interior design company baux ab has experienced rapid growth for several\nmr . dan blomstrand holds a m . sc . in chemical engineering from uppsala university and uppsala school of entrepreneurship . before joining organoclick in 2016 he has worked as business unit manager - pharma at aerosol scandinavia and as global account executive at catalent pharma solutions . shareholding : 35 , 833 shares\nas one of the few selected companies , organoclick presented itself at a clean - tech seminar , held in tokyo on the 18th of april . the seminar , which was organized by the swedish embassy in japan and invest in sweden agency , attracted a number of attendants including japanese investors and representatives\nour approach to attain success on both sides of the equation is to collaborate with academic partners and customers when designing new materials and bioadditives for enhancing performance of our customers\u2019 cellulosic products . by providing new insights into the research phase of the product development , organoclick satisfies the customers ' avidity to stay competitive .\nanother example is the many petroleum - based and non - recyclable chemicals that are used for changing the mechanical properties of nonwovens and textiles . to provide a more sustainable alternative , organoclick has developed oc - biobinder\u2122 , a bio - based fiber - binding system used to make nonwovens and textiles stronger and stiffer .\n\u201cthere is a large interest among sports , outdoor and environmentally conscious fashion brands to use high - performance but eco - friendly water repellent technologies . organoclick is in a strong position here , as our water repellent technology is both high - performing and durable and at the same time biodegradable and free from harmful chemicals , \u201d\ncleantech company organoclick ab raises gross sek 75 million in new equity and intends to list its shares on nasdaq first north with first day of trading expected on 16 february 2015 . the capital will be used to scale up the companies sales and marketing activities for its green chemical and material technologies . on 9 [ \u2026 ]\nmrs . jessica sundborg holds a master in economics from s\u00f6dert\u00f6rn university and has extensive experience from various positions within finance and economics . before joining organoclick she held the position as group chief accountant at listed company avega group . previously she has worked at deloitte and at the swedish national audit office . shareholding : 76 , 780 shares\norganoclick has developed and subsequently used a patented technology for the modification of fiber - based materials . the company offers an eco - friendly solution to replace toxic chemicals in the manufacturing processes of a variety of wood , paper and textile products . in several cases , the company\u2019s products also reduce energy consumption in the production phase .\nthe factory will also increase the production of organoclick ' s water repellent surface treatment product for textiles , organotex\u00ae . this product is entirely free from perfluorinated compounds ( pfcs ) , such as pfoa or pfos , which are traditionally used to produce water repellent textiles and have been shown to be toxic and extremely non - degradable .\nneither we , nor bergans , norrona , kl\u00e4ttermusen or hagl\u00f6fs are satisfied with the negative environmental impact of present water - repellent treatments for functional clothing . a solution to this problem has now been presented as the result of a unique collaborative project led by the company organoclick and the smart textiles initiative at the university of bor\u00e5s .\n[ image ] filippa k offers since several years garment care products for sale in their stores and webshop . from september , their garment care program will also include organoclick\u2019s fluorocarbon - free and biodegradable textile impregnation . the product will be sold under filippa k\u2019s brand but will be co - branded with the organotex\u00ae brand . the product will\norganoclick ab ( publ ) held its annual general meeting , 3 may 2018 at the company ' s head office in t\u00e4by where the following resolutions were adopted : \u00b7 it was resolved to adopt the income statement and balance sheet and the consolidated income statement and consolidated balance sheet . \u00b7 it was resolved that the accumulated result was brought\norganoclick\u00b4s water repellent technologies has been developed with inspiration from the super - hydrophobic properties at the lotus flowers leaves . by creating a 3 - d structure of water repellent molecules on the treated materials , a super - hydrophobic surface is created . this technology are currently used in our textile treatment technology organotex\u00ae and in wood - and paper treatment products .\norganotex technology involves binding of a highly hydrophobic , biodegradable bio - additive to the fiber via strong covalent chemical bonds that are highly resistant to laundering , according to organoclick . the finish can be applied using dipping , padding and other conventional application methods . the company adds that the water - repellency is durable and effective for the normal life of the textile product .\ndr . juhanes aydin holds a ph . d . in organic chemistry from stockholm university . before joining organoclick in 2010 he has worked at statoil lubricants / fuchs and at iciq - institute of chemical research of catalonia . dr . aydin is inventor of several patents and is the co - author of more than 10 peer - reviewed scientific publications . shareholding : 0 shares\nthe new organoclick facility will consist of a machine park of homogenisers and mixers that will produce the sustainable chemistry formulations . in addition a pilot line will be installed for the fiber moulding of three dimensionally designed\nextruded\nfiber composite products . the first pilot line will have a capacity of around 70 , 000 units annually and will produce products such as furniture or panels used in the automotive industry . the factory will also have a chemical formulation production capacity sufficient to treat 70 , 000 m3 of timber each year , which equates to around 10 % of the swedish market . the production capacity for organoclick ' s textile formulations will be enough to treat 13 . 5 million m2 of fabric , or the equivalent of the same number of water repellent jackets and coats .\nthis listing is an abstract for educational and research purposes is only meant as a recent sample of applications filed , not a comprehensive history . urltoken is not affiliated or associated with organoclick ab in any way and there may be associated servicemarks . this data is also published to the public by the uspto and available for free on their website . note that there may be alternative spellings for\nmr mikael wickstr\u00f6m holds a m . sc . in mechanical engineering from the royal institute in technology in stockholm . he has more than 25 years experience from various positions related to production . before joining organoclick in 2017 , he has held positions such as process engineer manager at xaarjet , vp of production & sourcing at proximion ab , and vp of module technology at optillion . shareholding : 0 shares\nas an example , fluorocarbons or per - and polyfluorinated compounds ( pfcs ) are still frequently used as water repellents , even though this group of chemicals are known to be bio - accumulative and some are even hormone - disruptive . organoclick is marketing a fluorocarbon - free water repellent additive for textiles and nonwovens , called oc - aquasil tex\u2122 , enabling the complete phase out of the toxic fluorocarbons .\n\u201cfilippa k stands for style , simplicity , quality , and we design products to be long lasting . our ambition is to leave a minimal environmental and social footprint by choosing the right materials , the best practices in production and the best partners in the value chain . using organoclick\u2019s fluorocarbon - free and biodegradable water repellent technology is an important step as we strive to achieve the best possible materials , \u201d\ndurable water - repellent ( dwr ) treatments for garments almost always involve the use of environmentally harmful fluorocarbons that do not degrade in nature and are hormone disrupting . swedish cleantech company organoclick has developed an alternative water repellent technology that is free from fluorocarbons , non - toxic and readily biodegradable . the first fashion garments containing the new eco - friendly dwr have now been put on the market by filippa k ,\nsweden - based organoclick ab , a developer and provider of biofiber materials and chemical products , has introduced two technologies based on biodegradable ingredients \u2013 organotex\u2122 , a water - repellent finish for cellulose - based fabrics that uses no fluorocarbons or other chemicals that are toxic to the environment ; and oc - biobinder\u2122 , a biopolymer - based binder that is used to improve mechanical properties of cellulose - based nonwoven and coated textiles .\nthe daughter company organowood ab is a product company for sales and marketing of the wood preservative organowood\u2122 . the company was founded in 2010 as a joint - venture with our partner kvigos ab . organoclick ab holds 54 , 5 % of the share capital ( 59 , 4 % of the voting rigths ) in organowood ab , and kvigos ab holds 35 , 5 % of the share capital ( 38 , 6 % of the voting rigths ) .\nthrough the use of the organoclick\u00ae - technology for modification of biofibers , the speed of the fossilization process has been effectively increased . the silicon - based compounds used in the products are also strongly attached to the wood fibers so that the modified wood can be placed in wet outdoor environments with a very long durability of the wooden materials improved properties . in addition to modified wood organowood is also available as a do - it - yourself surface treatment product .\nfluorocarbons or perfluorocarbons ( pfcs ) such as pfoa and pfos are the collective terms used for a group of chemical substances frequently used in water repellent textile treatments since the 1950s . however , fluorocarbons have a number of less desirable properties ; they break down slowly in nature , are suspected of causing cancer and are hormone disrupting . organoclick has developed a fluorocarbon - free water repellent technology using plant - based catalysts and organic polymers that are highly water repellent yet biodegradable .\n\u201cthe textile processing industry has for many years relied on chemicals that are very effective , but on the other hand are often not degradable in nature and even may cause severe effects on eco - systems or on human health , \u201d said m\u00e5rten hellberg , ceo , organoclick . \u201cas customers are starting to realize this problem , we believe that our new products have a tremendous potential for textile manufacturers or textile product brands desiring to combine sustainable and organic textiles with functionality . \u201d\nflhea focuses on the upscaling and chemical modification of micro and and nanoreinforcements based in hemp and flax , and its subsequent processing to obtain new biodegradable composites with improved properties . this is an european project , funded by the 7th r + d framework programme of the european union , led by the packaging , transport & logistics research center ( itene ) , within a consortium which also involves the university of the basque country ( upv / ehu ) , melodea , rodenburg biopolymers , arctic fiber organoclick ab and termoformas del levante .\nresearch and development the technology was developed by professor armando c\u00f3rdova and associated professor jonas haf\u00e9n and their research groups studying biomimetic processes . based on their research they have developed a technology that can change the properties of cellulose fibers so that these become water repellent , stronger and resistant to flame and decay . this technology is now used in applications such as flame and rot - resistant timber , strengthened paper materials and water repellent textiles . organoclick performs research and development over a wide area and participates in the following swedish government or eu funded projects :\npaper production , for example , requires a lot of energy . in fact , making paper is one of the most energy - consuming industrial processes that exists . reducing energy consumption in the production process can be achieved by reducing the raw material ( wood ) that is needed \u2013 i . e . dropping what is called the surface weight . but cutting surface weight also reduces paper\u2019s strength and stiffness . organoclick\u2019s process links and strengthens fibers in paper using natural biopolymers . this results in a reduction of raw material use without effecting the paper\u2019s stiffness or strength .\nthe industries and production processes of our modern society have a lot to learn from nature , e . g . the way ecosystems generate energy and manage to produce no waste at all . organoclick offers solutions inspired by nature that can greatly reduce resource and energy consumption in several industrial products and processes . the technology can make cardboard and corrugated board stronger and lighter , which greatly reduces material consumption and emissions from transport . if 30 percent of all cardboard is produced with this technology in 2020 , this technology will reduce co2 emissions by 22 million tons / year . similar solutions can also be applied in other areas such as textiles and wood treatment .\nat a reception at the royal palace on tuesday 26 may , the king presented 15 scholarships to 16 scholarship winners from his 50th birthday fund .\nh . m . the king ' s 50th birthday fund promotes research , technical development and enterprise that contributes to the sustainable use of natural resources and the preservation of biological diversity .\nthe fund was established to mark the king ' s 50th birthday , on the initiative of the royal swedish academy of sciences , the royal swedish academy of agriculture and forestry , the royal swedish academy of engineering sciences , and sveriges indsutrif\u00f6rbund ( now the confederation of swedish enterprise ) .\nthe swedish outdoor company houdini has had a fast growt during several years , with their in - house designed outdoor garments , produced by sustainable materials . houdini currently sells their products through their own shops , webshop , and shop - in - shops . houdini now starts sale of organotex\u00ae waterproofing for consumers through their sales channels . the\nhealth care organizations handles large amounts of waste that can carry risks , such as needles , cloths and disposable clothing . today , the waste is disposed of in a hazardous waste container made of fossil - based plastic which , after use , is burned due to its hazardous contents . if the waste bin would be produced from a bio - based composite , the product ' s\nour gross margin ( excl . fixed production costs ) increased from 37 % q1 2017 to 44 % q1 2018 . except improved gross margin , our fixed operating costs ( excl . depreciations ) have been unchanged from q1 2017 to q1 2018 . overall , our ebitda was improved from sek - 5 . 43 million q1 2017 to sek - 2 . 95 million q1 2018 .\ntranslation from ceo m\u00e5rten hellbergs\nby mimicking nature we now enter a new era within fiber based materials . textiles become water repellent . wood is made durable and fire resistant . paper is made stronger and 3d shaped biocomposites can be produced . all in a sustainable way in harmony with the nature .\nthe textile and nonwoven industry is a large consumer of functionalized fibers . due to the industry\u2019s size , its high production\nthe products made from paper pulp are currently expanding rapidly out from its traditional field of printing and fine paper . packa\nthe company has its headquarters , r & d , and production in t\u00e4by , outside stockholm together with the daughter company organowood ab .\norganotex\u00ae is a fluorocarbon - free water repellent technology developed with inspiration of the lotus - flowers 3d - structure . the technology provides functional fabrics with durable protection against water , snow and water - based soiling such as stains from red wine , coffee , ketchup , etc . the water repellency is highly durable and withstands numerous cycles of home laundry .\nbelow is a table that shows an example fabric of polyester or polyamide and its water repellancy performance .\nthe organotex\u00ae technology is free from fluorocarbons ( e . g . pfos , pfoa , etc ) and other accumulative chemicals that negatively affect ecosystems . it is also free from hazardous chemicals , such as isocyanates that may cause respiratory problems . in addition organotex\u00ae is readily biodegradable in accordance with oecd 301 c .\nbrand owners that uses fabrics treated with the organotex\u00ae technology are offered are offered an attractive co - branding platform that can be used to promote the environmentally friendly characteristics of organotex\u00ae - treated textiles to consumers and retailers . for more info , please contact us here .\nthe organotex\u00ae technology is based on nature ' s own chemistry , using plant - based catalysts to bind water repellent \u201cfatty\u201d molecules directly to the textile fibers . the plant - based catalysts create a 3d - structured fabric surface of \u201cfatty\u201d molecules , resulting in the organotex\u00ae technology\u00b4s excellent performance . the 3d - structured fabric surface still feels smooth and its roughness is invisible to the eye , much like the surface of the lotus flower ' s leaves .\nwater repellent additives are frequently used in the textile and nonwoven industry . however , conventional water repellents are oft\nkarin has a m . sc . in chemical engineering from lund university . she has 20 years experience from various positions within the chemical and coating industry including product development at perstorp and the last 15 years various positions at beckers industrial coatings such as r & d technical manager and process development manager . shareholding : 0 shares\ncellulose industry cellulose is used in the pulp and paper , wood , textiles and biotechnological industries .\nthe total number of shares outstanding is 74 , 465 , 731 . each share carries one vote at the general meeting .\nannual report 2017annual report 2017 will be published on the company website 3d of may 2018 at 8 : 30 . interim r\na place for sharing ideas and connecting with other investors . we\u2019re moving to a new technical platform with more possibilities to create a great community . and this is the first step . what we before called \u201daktiebloggen\u201d and \u201dcommunityanalyser\u201d has been merged into a single blog format . as of now we\u2019ve added improved publishing tools , the ability to search for content and a smoother reading experience on smartphones . you can look forward to several great enhancements soon .\nthe redeye members publishing in the community are responsible for their content . as a reader you\u2019re always encouraged to critically analyze the content an do your own research . please review the rules & guidelines for more details .\n\u00a9 all rights reserved . redeye ab is authorised and regulated by the swedish financial supervisory authority , finansinspektionen . 2017\n2 mkt cap indicates the market value of the selected share series admitted to trading on nasdaq nordic . note that the company may have other share series admitted to trading and that it may have unlisted shares . for complete information , please visit the company\u2019s website .\nc\u00f3rdova is an organic chemist specializing in organocatalysis while hafr\u00e9n works in the field of wood science . together they formulated the process to attach functional molecules to the fiber surface , a process which they have patented .\nphotos and graphics \u00a9 wwf or used with permission . text available under a creative commons licence\nfilippa k offers since several years garment care products for sale in their stores and webshop .\nour gross margin ( excl . fixed production costs ) increased from 37 % q1 2017 to 44 % q1 2018 .\ntranslation from ceo m\u00e5rten hellbergs comments to the interim report . q3 , 1 july\nduring the second quarter our positive trend from the first quarter continued . sales increased\n-\norganowood is growing strongly on the professional building market . we have now been on the\nafter the first four months of the year i can conclude that we are on the right path . q1 , which\ntoday pfas are present in significant amounts in surface water in many places all over sweden .\nour third quarter has after the summer months been full of activites . we have signed an agreement\nduring the second quarter , organowood ' s business is in high season . the quarter is seasonally our\nin sweden alone , millions of plastic containers are used just for risk waste at hospitals . the high\nthis weekend 300 swedish funeral undertakers gathered in ronneby , sweden for their annual meeting .\ntranslation from the annual report . the complete annual report is attached in this press release and\nthe last quarter became a good end of the year . the sales in the group increased\nthe funding comes from vinnova ' s program\ninnovation projects in companies\n. the project will be\nsince 2012 optimera has been reselling organowoods durable and flame protected wooden material . the\nthe selection was made by a jury with people from both industry and the local stockholm government .\nthe 10 nominated materials had been selected by a jury from a list of more than 200 new materials .\norganowood has entered into a strategic collaboration agreement with bergs timber bitus ab . bergs\nthe new facility and machine park will open during the first quarter of 2015 , and production start will include the wood preservative used to produce the eco - classed timber rot and flame protectant , organowood . this is the only wood preservative marked with the swedish society for nature conservation ' s good environmental choice eco - label ( bra milj\u00f6val ) , as it does not contain heavy metals or the biocides that are normally used in the production of pressure - treated timber . the treatment of the timber takes place in collaboration with bergs timber , who at nybro have the largest wood treatment facilities in the nordic countries .\n\u201c choosing organotex\u00ae as a fluorcarbon - free alternative for water repellent fabric treatment was an obvious choice for us , as this technology is biodegradable and non - harmful according to the european reach regulations , \u201d says mark chen , business director for woven products at chang - ho fibre .\ngreen chemistry and biomimetics biomimetics is a research field where technologies are developed that are inspired by the functions and properties found in nature . examples of biomimetic products are velcro , the honeycomb structures in lightweight discs and the leaves of the lotus flower , which thanks to its structure has extremely water repellent properties .\nheavy metals and biocides in wood in the treatment of wood , timber is coated with wood protecting substances that contain biocides and heavy metals in order to preserve the wood and prevent it from rotting . traditionally used substances are arsenic , chromium , copper and creosote . all of these substances are classed as toxic and hazardous to the environment . in sweden the use of arsenic and chromium is banned , but these substances are still in frequent use , for example in north america . in sweden alone 1 . 2 million m3 of pressure - treated timber is manufactured annually , using a total of 5 , 000 tonnes of wood preservative .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 transitional / / en\nurltoken\n' our third quarter has after the summer months been full of activites . we have signed an agreement\n' during the second quarter , organowood ' s business is in high season . the quarter is seasonally our\n' the last quarter became a good end of the year . the sales in the group increased\nthe funding comes from vinnova ' s program ' innovation projects in companies ' . the project will be\nglobenewswire is one of the world ' s largest newswire distribution networks , specializing in the delivery of corporate press releases financial disclosures and multimedia content to the media , investment community , individual investors and the general public .\nthe biotech builder award is a yearly distinction presented to individuals who embodies the entrepreneurial fundamentals needed to be successful in the life science industry .\nthe bb award winner is traditionally announced and presented at the annual biotech builders event .\nwe have many people to be thankful to . who helped and supported us on this amazing journey . it really has been blood , sweat and tears , but today i ' m incredibly proud of what we have accomplished ,\nsays ceo and co - 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", "topic": 19}], "title": "tullibardine distillery", "paragraphs": ["tullibardine distillery , blackford : hours , address , tullibardine distillery reviews : 4 . 5 / 5\ntullibardine distillery is located in blackford , perthshire - the gateway to the scottish highlands .\ntullibardine is one of those rare creatures - an independent distillery - and has been since 2003 .\nshare your experience with other whisky lovers . write a note about your trip to the tullibardine distillery .\nater used at tullibardine distillery is sourced from the surrouding ochil hills , which is renowned for crystal purity .\ntullibardine distillery is located in blackford , perthshire - the gateway to the scottish highlands . the site dates back to late 1940s as a distillery for producing hand crafted , highland single malt scotch whisky . tullibardine\u2019s expert and . . .\nsingle malt scotch whisky distillery tullibardine has named keith geddes as the first master blender in its 68 - year history .\nthank you for visiting tullibardine distillery . we are very glad to hear you enjoyed your tour and hopefully your wee dram too ! kind regards from all at tullibardine\nthis is a delicious , smartly repackaged 25 year old from the tullibardine distillery . it boasts all of that typically malty , creamy , slightly spicy we ' ve come to associate with the distillery . more info\ndistillery shop and visitor center can be reach by phone ( 01764 661809 ) or email ( shop . admin @ tullibardine . com )\na leading french wine and spirits group has acquired the tullibardine distillery in perthshire in a deal that underlines the appeal of scotch whisky in international markets .\n4 ) tullibardine ' s restart after 2003 was overseen by distillery manager john black who was born at cardhu . john eventually became manager at cardhu distillery and has worked in the whisky industry ( speyside , highlands and ardbeg ) for more than 50 years .\na 1970s vintage single malt from tullibardine , released as part of their custodians collection . impressive stuff from the highlands - based distillery . . . more info\nthe scottish king , james iv , purchases beer produced at the brewery . the brewery sources water from the same spring that the modern tullibardine distillery currently uses .\ni have been on many distillery tours but the . connoisseur tour at tullibardine is hands down the best by far . the tour covers many areas that are not fully covered elsewhere even during times when the distillery is fully operational . booking onto the tour by . . .\n2001 - jbb ( greater europe ) suffers from a management buy - out and changes its name to kyndal . 2003 - the tullibardine distillery ( which was mothballed in 1994 or ' 95 ) is purchased by a group of businessmen with experience in the whisky industry , including michael beamish and doug ross . after they acquired the tullibardine distillery in june 2003 , they managed to get production going again by december 2003 . 2009 - tullibardine joins early in the trend of releasing underage spirits with their pure pot spirit from 2008 . 2011 - a press release dated 11 / 11 / 2011 says that the ' a leading french wine and spirits group ' has acquired the tullibardine distillery in perthshire . picard vins & spiritueux bought tullibardine distillery from the private investors who brought the distillery back into production in 2003 , after being mothballed for 10 years .\nthere are some bonded warehouses on site of tullibardine distillery although there had been more in former times : some of them meanwhile were used as sales rooms for the shopping center of blackford in which the distillery now is situated . but as said before tullibardine is in a process of recreating warehouses to get more space for its maturing casks .\nthank you for visiting tullibardine distillery . we are glad you found the tour interesting . unfortunately being a small distillery sometimes the noise is unavoidable . the whisky tastings always seem to go down well ! and we are very glad you enjoyed this . we would love to . . .\ntullibardine stands proudly in the village of blackford \u2013 the gateway to the highlands . for decades this independent , family owned distillery has been producing handcrafted single malt scotch whisky .\n\u201cwe are very pleased that keith is joining the team as master blender here at tullibardine , \u201d said john torrance , distillery manager at the terroirs distillers - owned site .\nin 1953 tullibardine distillery was sold to the company of brodie hepburn . later decades saw a number of further changes of ownership . invergordon distillers took over in 1971 and two years later they doubled the capacity of the the distillery by adding a second pair of stills . another takeover followed in 1993 , but the outcome this time was rather different and in 1994 production ceased and the distillery was mothballed .\ntullibardine distillery is not a pretty distillery in the traditional sense : and neither does it carry what is usually recognised as the\nsignature\nof a distillery , the pagoda that in many older distilleries would once have topped off a drying kiln for malt . these are so iconic that even though the large majority of distilleries no longer malt their own barley , those that have pagodas have tended to keep them .\nthe site dates back to late 1940s as a distillery for producing hand crafted , highland single malt scotch whisky . since 2011 , the distillery has been under the ownership of the independent , family - owned spirits company , terroirs distillers . tullibardine\u2019s expert and experienced guides and distillery staff are able to give visitors a detailed insight into the craftsmanship and detail that goes into making our single malt whisky and the art of distillation .\nthe second is that the distillery visitor centre forms one end of the eaglesgate retail village . even the best distillery tours are not everyone ' s idea of a good time , and the combination of different attractions on one site means that you can enjoy your tour of the distillery secure in the knowledge that other members of your party are having an equally good time shopping .\nthe distillery visitor centre is a large white building bridging the corner between the distillery and the retail development and carrying the logo\ntullibardine 1488\n. this is a reference to an important early customer . pure water flowing down from the ochil hills is an important factor in the success of tullibardine as a distillery . it was an equally important factor for those who by the 1100s had established a brewery on the site now occupied by the distillery , one of three that once operated in blackford . such was the fame of the brewery here that in 1488 king james iv asked it to supply the beer for his coronation .\n24 year old single malt from the tullibardine distillery , drawn from a bourbon hogshead which was laid down in march 1993 and cracked open in may 2017 . 255 bottles were produced , independently\u2026 more info\ntullibardine distillery stands at the western end of the village of blackford , which itself stands in the shadow of the ochil hills and on the north side of the main a9 about half way between stirling and perth . this makes tullibardine one of scotland ' s most easily accessible distilleries : and yet both the whisky it produces and the distillery itself remain less well known than they ought to be .\nin january 1995 , when whyte & mackay was still called . . . erm . . . whyte & mackay . around the time kyndal switched back to the name whyte & mackay again , they had just sold tullibardine to tullibardine distillery ltd . for ( allegedly )\nsingle cask single malt from tullibardine , independently bottled by douglas laing . this was distilled in march 1993 ( a year before the distillery was mothballed for around a decade ) and aged in a\u2026 more info\nthank you for visiting tullibardine distillery . we are happy to hear you enjoyed your tour . the connoisseur tour is the must do for people that really want to know everything there is to know about tullibardine . we like to encourage people to come join us . . .\nthank you for visiting tullibardine distillery . we are really glad to hear you enjoy our whisky and you had a excellent tour experience . we pride our self on our friendly and relaxed atmosphere at tullibardine and try to accommodate everyone as much as possible . we . . .\na consortium including michael beamish buys tullibardine in june for \u00a31 . 1 million . the distillery is in production again by december . the first official bottling from the new owners is a 10 year old from 1993 .\nis the distillery or brand you ' re looking for not on this list ? check out the ' brands ' page for more . . .\ntwo other factors make a visit to tullibardine distillery a particularly attractive proposition . the first is that the internal layout means that most of the key stages in the production process are housed in one large area . this produces a space with a huge amount of character and a lot of visual appeal : it also makes the processes a little easier to understand for those on their first distillery visit .\nthank you for visiting tullibardine . we are glad you enjoyed our tour and we look forward to seeing yourself in the future . kind regards from all at tullibardine\ntullibardine works with nine stainless steel washbacks . fermentation lasts at least 52 hours .\ntullibardine whisky distillery was founded in 1949 on the site of an old brewery , one which was said to have brewed ale for king james iv\u2019s coronation back in 1488 ! the brewery itself dated back to the 12th century so it ' s fair to say that the site has had an incredibly long brewing and distilling history . named for tullibardine moor , the distillery draws its water from the danny burn and lies to the south - west of blackford . the area is renowned for the purity of its water , indeed highland spring is bottled locally . queen helen , the wife of king magnus of alba , drowned in a ford after falling from her horse not far from the town and blackford was named accordingly . following purchase by invergordon in 1971 , tullibardine\u2019s stills capacity was increased from two to four . two decades later , invergordon was acquired by whyte and mackay and a year later the whisky distillery was shut down . in december of 2003 , the distillery was put back into production following the june acquisition of tullibardine for the sum of \u00a31 . 1 million . a year later a caf\u00e9 and shop were opened at the tullibardine distillery , which today has a capacity of 2 . 5 million litres per annum .\nin 1973 the number of stills here at tullibardine was increased from two to four by invergordon distillers who had taken over the distillery in 1971 . the wash stills are 21 . 500 liters by volume , the spirit stills 16 . 200 liters .\nthese original brewery buildings were converted into the tullibardine distillery by william delme evans in 1947 . in 1949 the first spirit was produced . brody hepburn bought tullibardine in 1953 but was itself purchased by invergordon distillers in 1971 . they increased the capacity by doubling the number of stills to four and made the brand tullibardine famous . when tullibardine was taken over by whyte & macky in 1993 it only took one year until it was mothballed . it almost took ten years until tullibardine got back into production after it had been aquired by a private consortium for \u00a31 . 1 million . since 2011 the distillery is in the possesion of the french wine and spirits group picard vins & spiritueux that already had had its hands on the whisky brand highland queen .\na consortium of investors purchases tullibardine for \u00a31 . 1m and brings it back into operation\nhowever , its history goes back a lot further , and the reference to 1488 has some people confused . . . isn ' t that seven years before john cor was given malt by king james iv to make\naqua vitae\n, the first reference to whisky on scotland . well , yes , but in this instance the reference is to a brewery which stood on the site of the current distillery , also patronised , it would seem , by james iv . tullibardine distillery is a traditional highland working distillery , they don ' t use modern methods to produce what is known as a\n1 ) the previous owners obtained the tullibardine distillery in 2003 . at the time , most\nstandard\nbottlings of single malt whisky were ten or twelve years old - so most people people expected the first\nnew\ntullibardine whiskies to be released around 2014 . however , the tullibardine aged oak edition ( without an age statement ) that was available at the beginning of 2011 exclusively contains whisky that was made under the new owners management .\nthere has been a total revamp of tullibardine\u2019s whisky range in 2013 : tullibardine sovereign , sauterness , sherry and burgundy , malts with no age statement , were established . the special wood finish always takes about 12 months . tullibardine 20 year old and 25 year old were released as a supplement and meanwhile tullibardine started a new series called custodian collection . first edition was a 60 year old ( ! ) tullibardine that had been distilled in 1952 . the tullibardine whiskies of former times were known as being a bit oily and transporting floral and nutty notes . the new set up by the new owners kept the light , floral and malty character but the intensive wood management doesn\u2019t\u2019 make it easy to define a distinctive distillery character .\nthank you for visiting tullibardine distillery . we are glad to hear that the tour itself made up for the sight disappointment at the beginning . we stop production for a short time every summer in order to do essential cleaning and maintenance . we are lucky to . . .\nhaving only 1 day of tourism i had two things on my list , see a scottish loch and a scottish castle , tullibardine distillery was just something we decided to do as we past and it was a great idea ! we didn\u2019t do the tour however . . .\nthank you for visiting tullibardine distillery . we are very glad to hear you enjoyed our drams paired with the selection of handmade chocolates . we would love to welcoming you again for another tasting or two or maybe even temp you with a tour . kind regards . . .\nthank you for visiting tullibardine distillery . we are very glad to hear that you enjoyed your trip . we are very proud of our history and happy this came across . we wish you all the best and hope to see you again in the future kind . . .\nthank you for visiting tullibardine distillery . we are happy that you enjoyed your tour . we are lucky to have such passionate tour guides who enjoy their job . thank you for your kind comments we hope too welcome you again in the near future . kind regards . . .\nthank you for visiting tullibardine distillery . we are glad to hear you enjoyed your time with us . the connoisseur tour is fantastic for people who would like the whole experience . we are blessed with wonderful guides . when you enjoy your job we think it really . . .\nin 2015 tullibardin\u2019s goal was to produce 2 . 5 million liters and as they just bought buildings of a former retail park to create more warehouses and a bottling plant we can suspect an increasing production . in the 1970s tullibardine was a famous brand , sold all over the world and the new owners are on their way to recreate this success . whisky production stands and falls with the water supply and this is one of tullibardine\u2019s big brownie points : the danny burn that provides the distillery with fresh and clean water is fed with water that comes from the surrounding ochil hills . they were once formed with layers of basalt and sandstone and when the water reaches the distillery it has taken a 15 - year - lasting way through all these natural filters . production at tullibardine distillery still follows traditional methods and renounces modern computerized technologies as far as possible .\ntullibardine is actually not the oldest scottish distillery but regarding the first step of the whisky production it is one of the methuselahs of the business : the visit of king james 4th of scotland of the local brewery situated here before is known as the first recorded purchase of beer . that was in 1488 , long before in 1949 the first spirit was distilled here at tullibardine in perthshire .\n\u201cas a group of shareholders we recognised our limitations in terms of being able to invest further behind the distillery and the brand without taking significant investment from external sources , \u201d said mr ross .\nwe toured tullibardine distillery because of its proximity to edinburgh and because i enjoy their whisky . the tour was fantastic ! it was informative and our guide , ion , was hilarious . the small tour group ( of five ) quickly became friends thanks to ion joking with us until . . .\ngeddes added : \u201ci feel very privileged to be taking on the role of master blender at tullibardine . the distillery is home to an array of remarkable expressions , and i\u2019m looking forward to further evolve the brand and to deliver the character and quality of the whisky , from production to bottle .\npicard vins & spiritueux bought the business from a group of private investors who brought the blackford malt distillery back into production in 2003 after it had been mothballed under its previous owners for 10 years .\na rare bottle of 13 year old tullibardine single malt , distilled in july 1965 and independently bottled by wm cadenhead around 40 years ago in august 1978 . it was distilled back when tullibardine was\u2026 more info\nthe brewery on the site fell out of use in the early 1900s , and in 1947 it was purchased by a welshman by the name of william delme evans with a view to conversion into a distillery . evans was an engineer and set out to design a distillery which operated with the maximum possible efficiency . elements of his design remain very obvious today , including the single room layout of the production processes and the efficient way that heat is extracted and recycled using condensers . the first spirit emerged from tullibardine ' s stills in 1949 .\n25 year old tullibardine ! this was distilled by tullibardine up in the highlands region in 1989 and left to mature in a single cask until 2014 , when the chaps from the vintage malt whisky co . bottled\u2026 more info\nwhile details of the trans - action were not published , the deal seems likely to have generated a good return for the shareholders who supported the \u00a31 . 1m purchase of the distillery from jim beam brands in 2003 .\ntullibardine 25 year old 1989 ( cask 2671 ) - the coopers choice ( the vintage malt whisky co . )\ndistilling was also tried . in 1798 , william & henry bannerman opened the first tullibardine distillery , though it only ran for a year . in 1814 , andrew bannerman ( presumably a relative ) tried again . this time it operated until 1837 . by the 19th century , the town had a maltings and three breweries : the original one , gleneagles brewery , now owned by the sharp family , the other two by the eadie family . both of eadie\u2019s plants closed by the turn of the 20th century , leaving gleneagles to soldier on until 1927 . at this point it seemed as if this rich tradition had finally ceased , but in 1949 the famous distillery designer william delme - evans bought the gleneagles brewery site and built a new distillery there . it was the first to be built in scotland since 1900 .\nin june 2003 the distillery and existing stocks of tullibardine whisky in bonded warehouses on the site were purchased by a group of four private individuals with a passion for whisky : and that december , production recommenced after a gap of over nine years . a visitor centre opened late in 2004 , and the neighbouring retail village has arrived on the scene since .\nmr picard added that the existing management will remain in place at tullibardine and there will be no redundancies following the deal .\nthree vintage malts , from 1964 , 1973 and 1988 respectively , are launched . tullibardine 1488 shop and 1488 caf\u00e9 opens .\nthe tour concludes with a visit to the tasting room , before you re - emerge in the back of the visitor centre , reflecting on a great tour of an excellent distillery conducted by people who really care about showing it off to visitors .\nthere\u2019s a certain drive behind an independent distillery . some call it passion , others call it ambition . we call it our independent spirit . it\u2019s what keeps us looking to the future , crafting whisky that may never be tasted during our lifetime . we are building a legacy so that generation after generation can continue to enjoy all that makes tullibardine a drop of pure highland gold .\nthey grew tullibardine into a business that achieved profits of \u00a3430 , 000 on sales of \u00a37 . 2m in the year to may .\na 1993 vintage tullibardine , bottled by gordon and macphail . the distilled closed in 1995 and did not open until 2003 . more info\nasked if shareholders were pleased by the returns the sale generated for investors , mr ross said : \u201cyes , but it goes beyond that , there\u2019s a bigger picture here . \u201d he said the sale would be good news for the distillery , for perthshire and for scotland .\ndespite the new looking exterior this distillery is one of the oldest i\u2019ve ever been to . on one hand this put me off ever stopping by , but i\u2019m glad we visited . it\u2019s really easy to get access to as it\u2019s off the main a9 road . . .\n5 ) in 2008 tullibardine produced 2 . 7 million litres of new make spirit - the largest amount in 1 year in their history .\nwe a river and were made welcome . we had booked but we ' re the only ones in . we were advised the distillery were on shutdown for a clean . i was a little disappointed but we were still given a tour . it was much more personal than . . .\nthere\u2019s a nice visitor center at tullibardine where different tastings and tours are offered . in the \u201c1488 caf\u00e9\u201d you can enjoy homemade scones or other cakes .\ntullibardine 1993 / 2008 ( 46 % , ob , sauternes finish ) nose : a weird one . obviously finished - but in the case of tullibardine there ' s often not much risk . taste : off notes and a harsh finish . fairly solid fruits though . chewable centre . toch of honey on the palate ? score : 76 points - which is quite an accomplishment for a tullibardine ; i wasn ' t really a fan in the past . . .\nthe acquisition will also help picard vins & spiritueux deepen its understanding of the whisky business . the company has been buying whisky from tullibardine for three years .\nlaunched in 2013 for tullibardine ' s superbly repackaged range , this delicious 20 year old was matured in first - fill bourbon casks before bottling . more info\na single cask tullibardine distilled in july 2007 and bottled in 2015 for whiskymax ' s spirit & cask range . the outturn was 294 bottles . more info\n\u201ci\u2019m joining the team at an exciting point . there is considerable investment in to tullibardine\u2019s future , and a real feeling of innovation . the role has given me lots of freedom so far , and i\u2019m looking forward to being solely responsible for developing new tullibardine products and retaining the quality of the existing portfolio .\nowned by the eponymous family , picard vins & spiritueux has bought tullibardine to ramp up growth in the scotch whisky business that it has developed in recent years .\nclassic tour - learn about tullibardine ' s unique history , see how single malt whisky is produce , visit the warehouse and nose & tasting of two malts .\nwhisky & chocolate tour - learn the secrets of tullibardine ' s highland single malt , enjoy a tasting with four gourmet chocolates and learn how whisky complements chocolate .\nin his new role , geddes is responsible for all products in the brand\u2019s portfolio , as well as new product developments which take place in the tullibardine lab .\n. that seems like a friendly price , given the impressive production capacity at tullibardine . but then again , in recent times they haven ' t operated at full capacity .\nduring its invergordon era , tullibardine was set up to produce a light , nutty malt which was mostly used when young and aged in refill casks for buyer - own blends .\nkeith : congratulations on your appointment . my group of companions of the quaich from canada are looking forward to meeting you on our visit to tullibardine on june 13 . cheers !\nthe visitor centre offers a warm and friendly welcome . it also has a shop carrying a wide range of quality whisky - related ( and non - whisky related ) goods plus , of course , whisky produced by the distillery . at the rear of the visitor centre is a nice cafe selling starbucks coffee plus a range of home produced cakes and light snacks .\nthe tullibardine 1488 visitor centre offers the perfect place for lunch or coffee after your tour , you can purchase a dram and an array of souvenirs from the gift shop to take home .\na 2007 vintage tullibardine single malt which was interestingly matured in a bordeaux red wine cask until 2017 . 251 bottles of this jammy highland whisky were produced , independently bottled by malts\u2026 more info\nadorned with golden detailing , tullibardine sovereign is a delicious creamy single malt which was aged in first - fill bourbon barrels before bottling . expect plenty of vanilla and spice from this\u2026 more info\nthe only drawback of a single production area is that while you have been looking at the mash tun and the washbacks , you will have been at least partly distracted by the real stars of any distillery tour , the stills , which at tullibardine are set half a level lower than the floor servicing the mash tun and washbacks . this is a great arrangement that allows you different views down onto the stills before actually visiting them in person . there are two wash stills and two spirit stills at tullibardine , carrying the common colour coding of red fixtures and pipes for the wash stills and blue fixtures and pipes for the spirit stills . the wash and spirit stills also have separate spirit safes , in which you an see the clear product emerging from the process .\na 24 year old tullibardine , matured in a single bourbon hogshead ! this is an indie bottling by the folks at bartels whisky , presented as part of their highland laird range . more info\nthis is a delicious whisky from tullibardine , released in 2013 . it sees the highland whisky finished for 12 months in 228 - litre red burgundy wine casks from chateau de chassagne montrachet . more info\na 22 year old tullibardine single malt , bottled by bartels whisky for their highland laird range . this was distilled in 1993 and aged in a single bourbon hogshead until it was bottled without\u2026 more info\ntullibardine nas ( 40 % , ob , ' painted label ' , + / - 1995 , 5cl ) - no age statement on the miniature bottle . nose : sweeter than i expected - and not as oily . quite pleasant actually ! what a nice surprise . . . taste : ouch . . . for a moment there i thought i could actually recommend a tullibardine . but then i tasted it . it has the oil i loathe , although there ' s a pleasant coffee influence towards the finish . score : 70 points - which still isn ' t bad for a tullibardine , mind you .\nthe four - man team included the chairman of tullibardine , alan williamson and managing director douglas ross . bruce dingwall , who founded the venture production oil and gas business , invested in the firm subsequently .\nreleased in 2013 , this fabulous bottling from tullibardine sees the rich , malty whisky finished for 12 months in top - quality 500 - litre sherry butts . the result is something to behold . more info\na very rare bottling of 36 year old tullibardine , independently bottled for the blackadder raw cask series . it was distilled in april 1966 and left to mature in a single sherry oak hogshead until may\u2026 more info\nthe murray from tullibardine is a 12 year old single malt whisky distilled in 2004 and bottled in 2016 at cask strength without any chill - filtration . released as part of their marquess collection , \u2026 more info\nan old malt cask bottling of 21 year old tullibardine single malt scotch whisky , matured in a single sherry butt from april 1994 to november 2015 . a release of 302 bottles , made possible by the folks\u2026 more info\nbut they say that you shouldn ' t judge a book by its cover , and that slightly tired old clich\u221a\u00a9 was never more true than it is at tullibardine distillery . those who take the very slight trouble to turn off the a9 into blackford arrive at one of the friendliest and best run distilleries they are likely to find anywhere , offering several different tours to suit different levels of interest and knowledge . these range from the\nstandard tour\ntaking about 45 minutes through the\nbonded tour\nat around 90 minutes to the full two hour\nconnoisseur tour .\nsome tours require pre - booking : see links on the right for further information .\ngabriel picard , managing director of picard vins & spiritueux , said the new owners believe there is scope to achieve significant growth in sales of tullibardine using the network developed by the group , which has a presence in 55 countries .\ntullibardine lay silent from 1994 until 2003 , when a business consortium snapped it up . their idea was to sell off some of the site as a retail park , using the money raised to get distilling up and running again .\ntuck in to some tullibardine , bottled by your pals at master of malt ! this was distilled in august 2006 and left to mature for 9 years until march 2016 , when we bottled it at 57 % abv . more info\ntullibardine 1993 / 2004 ( 40 % , ob - one of the first releases of the new owners ) nose : sweet . quite nice , actually . nothing very interesting , but here ' s a light and accessible whisky . taste : sweet and not too oily or herbal . well , there ' s a smidgen iin the finish , but here it ' s balanced . score : 70 points - this might be my first young tullibardine whisky that scores in the seventies .\ntullibardine 1988 ( 46 % , ob , bottled + / - 2004 - one of the first releases of the new owners ) nose : restrained . hint of oil . maybe a suggestion of sweetness . alarming lack of character . taste : phew . . . feels a bit like fresh spirit . rough . dry , gritty finish . they chose to release this ? score : 57 points - once again a tullibardine bottling manages to disappoint me . . . what a surprise . . .\ntullibardine nas ' age oak edition ' ( 40 % , ob , bottled + / - 2010 ) nose : light and mellow . peaches . buttercups . a little veggy . not my style , but expressive enough . taste : oy . . . . oily and fairly weak . a have to admit that it ' s very easily drinkable . a short , depressing finish . score : 73 points - tullibardine has released some great bottlings recently - but this isn ' t one of them .\ntullibardine 10yo ( 40 % , ob , bottled + / - 1998 , 70cl ) nose : quite soft ; a bit like cod - oil . overcooked vegetables and some smoke . it reminded me a little of the isle of jura 10yo - another oily one . almost ' irish ' in style , so gentle . taste : starts off with a mild and distinctive sweetness , but ends very astringent with a tannine - like dryness . score : 64 points - this tullibardine is not very high on my wish list . . .\n2 ) the history of tullibardine is rather similar to that of tamnavulin . both whisky distilleries were also founded fairly recently ( 1966 ) , have been owned by invergordon / whyte & mackay / kyndal and were mothballed around 1995 . both were recently resurrected with the help of foreign capital .\nthe requirements of a single malt house \u2013 which tullibardine became \u2013 necessitated some tweaking of the spirit run ( introducing more high - toned floral notes now coming to the fore , with the nuttiness being dialled down ) and a more 21st century wood policy with a massive influx of fresh casks .\nthese were not all ( official & independent ) bottlings of tullibardine scotch whisky i ' ve tried over the years . besides , these tasting notes only reflect my own , personal opinion ; your tastes might be different from mine . fortunately , you can find the scores and tasting notes from up to two dozen other whisky lovers in the ' malt maniacs monitor ' - an independent whisky database with details on more than 15 , 000 different whiskies from scotland and the rest of the world . visit the tullibardine page on the mmmonitor and select ' scorecard view ' if you want to know how other whisky lovers felt about the dozens of tullibardine expressions that were released in recent years . however , if you ' d like to learn more about whisky in general ( and single malt scotch whisky in particular ) , you might want to check out the beginner ' s guide to scotch whisky ( 10 chapters filled with everything you need to fully enjoy and appreciate a glass of single malt whisky ) or the malmanac ( sort of a rudimentary whisky shopping guide . )\ntullibardine 33yo 1972 / 2006 ( 43 . 1 % , dewar rattray , cask # 2597 ) nose : wow ! surprisingly fruity with a hint of tobacco . . . . beautifully polished . cookie dough . pine ? taste : smooth and sweet at first , growing more solid and fruitier ( apple ? ) in the centre . gritty finish . score : 88 points - i added a point after some organcs and menthos appeared in the nose . needs time ! ! !\ntullibardine 17yo 1988 / 2005 ( 57 . 1 % , blackadder raw cask , sherry butt # 269 , 539 bts . ) nose : starts our restrained like the 1988 ob , but grows farmier with time and a little water . taste : big and spicy at cask strength . coffee ? very enjoyable . wow , this is a surprise ! score : 83 points - good , but not quite expressive and complex enough in the nose to reach the upper 80 ' s .\ntullibardine 1975 / 2007 ( 52 , 7 % , ob , hogshead # 1009 , 194 bts . ) nose : sweet , big and sherried . some oil in the background ? taste : big on fruits and woods . sweet centre - very enjoyable . passion fruit ? great mouth feel . something herbal in the smoky , tannic finish . faintest hint of perfume ? score : 86 points - proof that they ' ve finally learned how to make highly recommendable malt whisky ; - )\n3 ) tullibardine was a disused brewery when it was ' discovered ' by architect william delm\u00e9 - evans . rumour has it that king james iv once purchased beer at that brewery to celebrate his coronation at scone palace in 1488 . so , that ' s the link to the number 1488 that is advertised in massive letter on the wall of the visitor centre . incidentally , king james iv was the last british monarch to be killed in battle - at the battle of flodden field in 1513 to be precise .\ntullibardine 13yo 1989 / 2003 ( 59 . 8 % , cadenhead ' s authentic collection , bottled june 2003 , 276 bottles ) nose : a very distinctive sweet liquorice aroma . it ' s quite light . a tad buttery with faint spices . vaguely nutty . after a while sour elements take over . cheap vinegar . sour apple ? taste : i tasted nothing . this was completely and utterly flat - even at almost 60 % . score : 53 points - the lack of power at this high proof dragged the score down to 53 points .\ntullibardine 10yo ( 40 % , ob , bottled + / - 1995 , 70cl ) nose : ooh . very oily . olive oil and vegetables . hint of salt and smoke - growing stronger . it grows sweeter with time . nutty . at first sight a little like isle of jura , tobermory or loch lomond . taste : weak and watery . creamy . sweeter over time . oily . gritty and peppery later on . dry and a little astringent in the finish . not really my style , although the bottle improved after breathing . score : 70 points - but i should point out that i had it at 61 points right after opening the bottle .\ntullibardine 1993 / 2009 ( 46 % , ob , px sherry butt finish ) nose : farmy and dusty like a flour factory . veggy as well . pleasant enough but not very expressive initially . opens up with time . fruits & sweeter notes emerge after a minute , along with some sweaty notes . coconut . taste : fruity and oily . smooth centre . some pine and herbal notes in the finish - and perhaps a touch of smoke . just like the nose , it grows a little sweeter over time . the fruity notes grow more artificial over time . score : 77 points - one of those scores i would have increased if the mm awards rules didn ' t prohibit that .\ntullibardine 1973 / 2004 ( 49 . 2 % , ob , cask # 2517 , 183 bts . ) nose : dusty and a little ' organic ' . fruits . it closes up within a minute , leaving only metallic smells . no wait , now it sweetens out a bit again . whiff of manure ? numbs the nose . returns to metallic again . taste : smooth and easily drinkable at this abv . subdued centre with maybe a hint of melon . aspirin finish . only a faint hint of the oil that often distracts me in tullibardines - but not much else either . plywood . score : 78 points - quite similar in style to the 26yo 1973 from signatory , also from a sherry cask .\ntullibardine 15yo 1989 / 2004 ( 49 . 8 % , hart bros , distilled 04 / ' 89 ) nose : some farmy notes . and oil , just as i was expecting . beerish . some vague and hesitant spices . string beans ? butter ? perhaps something vagualy metallic . complex enough , but not my kind of malt . taste : smooth and almost sweet for a few seconds . slick . the sweetness retreats and returns again . quite some tannins in the finish . this has an odd liqueurish quality to it . not motr , that ' s for sure . score : 65 points - i had it in the upper 60 ' s for most of the time , but the finish dragged it down .\ntullibardine 1988 / 2009 ( 56 % , ob , cask # 540 , 317 bts . ) nose : very fragrant and fruity . some dust . rhum . hints of vegetables as well . settles down after a while . something very faintly medicinal far in the background . a tad metallic ? maybe a suggestion of sulphur ? taste : extremely fruity with a touch of smoke . oddly enough , there ' s hardly any sweetness in the start . smoother and sweeter in the centre . a touch of cassis there ? this one is quite harsh in the finish , though . score : 81 points - i ' d recommend it , despite some rough edges . . . in fact , this score might be a tad stingy .\nnext you enter the area where the spirit is put into casks to begin the long process of turning into whisky . this maturation is part of the process usually unobserved except by comparing your memory of the clear spirit that emerges from the stills with the range of colours seen in whisky bottles . bonded warehouses tend to be cool , quiet places where you only get to see the casks themselves . at tullibardine , however , some of the more in - depth tours offer the opportunity to see what the liquid inside the casks looks like , and learn how the different woods from which the casks are made and the different drinks that occupied them previously affect the appearance of the maturing spirit as it is drawn out for display in glasses .\ntullibardine 26yo 1973 / 2000 ( 49 . 6 % , signatory , sherry , c # 2401 , 278 bts . ) nose : sweet with a good dose of sherry . subtle fruits and a hint of mint . but the complexity vanishes . vomit ? still , i ' d give the nose a score in the lower 80 ' s ; it may turn simpler over time , but it ' s my kind of style . taste : not nearly as complex as the nose suggests . a subdued fruity undercurrent . prunes in the finish . it loses quite a few points here . pinch of peat ? some aspirin bitterness at the very back of the finish . score : 77 points - it grew on me but it was a very tough malt to score ; some highlights and some ' flaws ' .\n< style type =\ntext / css\n> . wpb _ animate _ when _ almost _ visible { opacity : 1 ; } < / style >\nhtml public\n- / / ietf / / dtd html 2 . 0 / / en\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nlater , the brodie hepburn company itself was bought by invergordon - 2 decades later , in 1971 to be precise . another wo decades later , in 1993 , whyte & mackay ( who were subsidiaries of fortune brands at the time ) gobbled up invergordon . whyte & mackay changed their name to jbb ( greater europe ) in 1996 , before they decided to change their name once more to kyndal in 2001 . so , i guess you are already confused by now ?\nwell , brace yourself - i ' m afraid i ' m not quite finished yet . . .\nnly one of the pairs of stills was being used - and only part time .\nhowever , these days they have expanded the work week from five to seven days and they hoped to produce 2 , 000 , 000 litres in 2008 . just like edradour and glenmorangie they ' ve jumped on the finishing bandwagon - and it seems to serve the spirit well . it also allows the new owners to ' shape ' the whiskies . after all , all the current stocks were made by previous owners .\ni have to admit that the type of whisky they made in the old days wasn ' t really to my liking . most tullibardines i tried in the late 1990 ' s and early noughties had an oily ' cod oil ' trait that i ' m mentally allergic to . some of the finishes managed to mask most of the oil , enhancing my personal enjoyment .\nright ; although some of the finished releases are packaged a tad more elaborately .\nmarsala finish , muscatel finish and port finish ) and a further five finishes in 2007 .\nbut then again - perhaps ' house styles ' are gradually becoming a thing of the past anyway . . .\nalready used to drinking ' brands ' rather than different types and styles of whisky . so , more and more whisky suppliers\nthe two or three relatively\nstandard\nexpressions that were customary in the 1990 ' s .\nanyway - now i ' m getting distracted - please scroll down for some trivia and tasting notes . . .\nthe sale , for an undisclosed sum , comes at a time when demand for whisky is booming around the world .\n\u201cfor us , the rationale is to get a better and more integrated position in scotch whisky , \u201d said mr picard .\nwith sales of whisky set to increase at unprecedented levels around the world , shareholders felt the time had come to pass control of the company to a firm that had the resources to maximise the growth potential .\nhe added : \u201cwe felt we were custodians of the brand and it was time for us to hand the brand to others . \u201d\npicard vins & spiritueux markets a wide range of wines which it produces on the estates the company owns in france .\nthese include the prestigious chassange montrachet estate in burgundy where the company cultivates grapes like pinot noir and cabernet sauvignon .\nreaders\u2019 comments : you are personally liable for the content of any comments you upload to this website , so please act responsibly . we do not pre - 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{"id": 54511, "summary": [{"text": "sosv is a venture capital and investment management firm that provides seed , venture and growth stage funding to startup companies in the technology sector .", "topic": 39}, {"text": "the company 's focus is on accelerating startups via their market specific seed accelerator programs located in europe , asia and the usa .", "topic": 39}, {"text": "the firm is made up of 7 investment partners , 45 + full-time support staff and hundreds of mentors .", "topic": 2}, {"text": "sosv is headquartered in princeton , new jersey , with back office operations based in cork , ireland , and flagship offices in san francisco , shenzhen , shanghai and new york . ", "topic": 38}], "title": "sosv", "paragraphs": ["copyright all rights reserved \u00a9 2018 sosv llc - hax\u2122 is a trademark of sosv . all other trademarks are of their respective owners .\nabout sosv sosv , the accelerator vc , has $ 300 million in assets under management . founded in 1995 , sosv\u2019s investments focus on early - stage startups selected from 4 , 000 companies applying every year through http : / / sosv . com . a large network of follow - on vcs invest another $ 200m into sosv startups annually .\nsosv , the accelerator - based venture capital firm , closed $ 150 million in its first fund open to external investors , sosv iii on december 16th .\nfor more information : audrey chen , sosv investor relations audrey . chen @ urltoken\nthe fund sosv iii was the fund to which investors were provided exposure . sosv iii was a targeted $ 200 million fund closing for subscription in december 2016 .\nsosv raises $ 150 million fund for accelerators in china , u . s .\nthe accelerator note tracks sosv\u2019s successful $ 200m usd fund iii where the sosv general partners have personally provided $ 100m of the fund which other private investors are matching .\ninvestor relations sosv audrey chen , 609 - 933 - 2652 audrey . chen @ urltoken\nsosv raises $ 150 million fund for accelerators in china , u . s . - wsj\nasia represents 20 % of sosv\u2019s global investments , the bulk of which comes from china .\nthose interested in applying to one of sosv\u2019s accelerators should heed the venture capital firm\u2019s advice .\nit should \u2014 it\u2019s the same approach that sosv brings to our accelerator programmes and startup investments .\n) - - sosv , the accelerator - based venture capital firm , closed $ 150 million in its first fund open to external investors , sosv iii on december 16th . sosv runs the world\u2019s # 1 accelerators in hardware , life sciences , disruptive food , and china cross - border startups .\nsosv , the accelerator vc , has $ 300 million in assets under management . founded in 1995 , sosv\u2019s investments focus on early - stage startups selected from 4 , 000 companies applying every year through urltoken . a large network of follow - on vcs invest another $ 200m into sosv startups annually .\nlooking for investment ? sosv invests almost exclusively through our accelerator programs . check out our programs & apply !\nnever miss a story from sosv : inspiration from acceleration , when you sign up for medium . learn more\nyou should have 2 to 4 founders on your . . . - sosv - the accelerator vc | facebook\naccelerator note 1 the fund manager sosv is a us - based venture capital fund which provides funding to early - stage start - up companies . sosv primarily deploys funding via accelerators programs which it operates in europe , asia and the unites states . to date , sosv has deployed over $ 250 million across 500 companies .\nto see the full interview between steve brotman of alpha ventures and sean o\u2019sullivan of sosv , click here .\nstay up to date on investment opportunities , learn about sosv managed funds & portfolio companies , attend startup showcases .\ngenerally , sosv the lead or sole seed investor in the very early stage startups it attracts to its programs .\njan 3 , 2017 \u2014 ( princeton , nj ) \u2014 sosv , the accelerator - based venture capital firm , closed $ 150 million in its first fund open to external investors , sosv iii on december 16th . sosv runs the world\u2019s # 1 accelerators in hardware , life sciences , disruptive food , and china cross - border startups .\nnow sosv , which calls itself the \u201caccelerator vc , \u201d is beginning to have the same brand recognition its founder enjoys .\nas part of our speaker series , sean o ' sullivan , founder of sosv , will be speaking to the inba on wednesday may 24th at sosv revolution sf in downtown san francisco . the event will start at 6pm and run approximately 2 hours .\nbill liao ( managing partner ) , sosv and sean o\u2019sullivan ( founder and managing partner ) . sosv has stepped back from plans to establish a european version of food - x , its international business accelerator programme for start - ups , in cork .\nup until 2015 , sosv\u2019s accelerator model was powered completely on internal capital , from investments by our founding partner ( me ) and our team of gps . as of december 16th , 2016 , we\u2019ve now closed on sosv\u2019s third fund , a $ 150m fund dedicated to our accelerators and the companies that come out of them . this brings sosv to $ 300m in assets under management . it\u2019s a big step for us , and a big recognition of how far the \u201cdeep tech , vertical\u201d accelerator movement that sosv pioneered has come .\nharmonix was acquired by viacom in 2006 . when the founders repurchased the company in 2011 , sosv reinvested and currently holds a position .\nsosv & indiebio provided a great entrepreneurial environment surrounded by fellow scientists , excellent lab facilities , and contacts to the bay area life sciences community . the breadth of sosv\u2019s companies provides a unique perspective , and has exposed us to different global ecosystems through fellow portfolio companies .\nonce this global protein distribution business reached \u20ac50m in revenue , a sovereign wealth fund acquired sosv\u2019s position in 2014 . gps continues to operate .\nbill is general partner at sosv , supporting , mentoring and investing in companies and startups at all stages of growth . bill founded sosv\u2019s life sciences practice and currently runs rebelbio in europe , focusing on entrepreneurs building technologies in or around the field of synthetic biology . bill is also the lead investment partner on sosv ii ( ireland fund ) and is responsible for sourcing and managing investments for that fund with the irish government .\nwith more than 150 startups backed annually through its accelerators , sosv is also recognized as the world\u2019s third largest seed investor by volume . sosv\u2019s accelerator model takes a small stake in startups and provides a framework and community where startups get further and faster than they could on their own .\nlimited partners in sosv\u2019s new fund are a of institutional backers , family offices and tech executives , even some alumni of sosv\u2019s own accelerators . they included : the ifc of the world bank , the lemelson foundation , the russell family foundation , harmonix co - founder alex rigopolous and others .\nbelow is the press release for sosv iii . but first , i have to thank all the gps at sosv that made this fundraise possible , by running the best accelerators in the world . cyril ebersweiler and duncan turner , of hax . arvind gupta and bill liao of indiebio and rebelbio . william bao bean of chinaccelerator and mox . shawn broderick of food - x and stephen mccann , who runs sosv\u2019s back office and legal operations . and the 90 staff at sosv who run these programs and support the more than 500 companies in our portfolio since 2007 . thank you team !\nin 2017 , o\u2019 sullivan says , sosv will be looking to start yet another accelerator that gets some of its alumni to an initial public offering .\nsosv\u2019s \u201cmobile - only accelerator\u201d is a leading mobile app accelerator , which allows best in breed mobile solutions from mature markets to rapidly penetrate emerging mobile markets .\nmost of sosv\u2019s accelerators focus on what o\u2019sullivan calls \u201creal world products , \u201d made of atoms not just bits . when sosv does invest in software , it\u2019s usually an app or service that corresponds with \u201creal world products , \u201d consumer electronics or medical devices , robotics , food , or life sciences especially genomics .\no\u2019sullivan noted that ten sosv - backed companies ran kickstarter fundraising campaigns for their products that broke the $ 1 million mark as of the end of 2016 .\n\u201cthe lack of irish lp ( limited partner ) support in ireland for sosv is as disappointing as the lack of irish state support for coderdojo has been .\nin the meantime , sosv will be creating later stage accelerators , inspired in part by their growing number of hardware companies now shipping tens of millions of revenue .\nspeaking earlier this month in san francisco , mr o\u2019sullivan said sosv remains committed to ireland , where it employs around 15 people , mainly in back office roles .\nsosv gave us the opportunity to play in a leveled playing field and operate globally . with the funding and support from chinaccelerator and sosv , we managed to relocate the company to europe and start growing it into what it is today , with 20 staff and 100 + customers . when it comes to early stage investment into startups , sosv are second to none in supporting entrepreneurs from any region and any background , as long as they have a solid idea and the ambition to make it happen .\ntoday that firm , sosv , has closed its third fund at $ 150 million to back startups that are admitted to and have graduated from one of its many programs .\nsosv is led by founder and managing partner sean o\u2019sullivan alongside six investment partners , all of whom come from operating backgrounds building multi - million dollar startups , including three ipos .\nsosv\u2019s mission \u2014 enabling startups to go further , faster \u2014 has proven out in over 500 early - stage investments since 2007 , with a net irr of over 30 % since the formation of sosv in 1995 . example portfolio companies include makeblock , clara foods , nextthingco , formlabs , breather , getaround , greenblender , memphis meats , harmonix and bitmex .\nsosv\u2019s mission \u2013 enabling startups to go further , faster \u2013 has proven out in over 500 early - stage investments since 2007 , with a net irr of over 30 % since the formation of sosv in 1995 . example portfolio companies include makeblock , clara foods , nextthingco , formlabs , breather , getaround , greenblender , memphis meats , harmonix and bitmex .\nin its global innovation investment report - 2016 year in review , crunchbase recently named sosv as the most active global early stage investor and the second most active global seed investor .\nthe coderdojo movement has proven to be one of ireland\u2019s greatest digital success stories since it was founded in 2011 by a young and eager james whelton and sosv partner bill liao .\n3 - 6 month intensive co - located program working alongside other elite startup founder peers . sosv accelerators are some of the most selective in the world with < 5 % acceptance rate .\nblackbee investments is launching the accelerator note 1 fund that tracks sosv fund iii which is investing in up to 700 tech startup companies worldwide through its accelerators programs such as hax and indiebio .\nsosv provides intellectual and financial capital to accelerate founders\u2019 big ideas for positive change . sosv has funded over 700 startups to date . we currently fund over 150 startups per year through our programs : hax ( hardware and connected devices ) , indiebio & rebelbio ( life sciences ) , chinaccelerator ( cross - border internet & mobile in asia ) and food - x ( food innovation ) .\nsosv iii has expertise in building tech companies with a presence in europe , north america and asia across domains such as internet of things , life - saving medicines and new sources of nutrition .\nthe accelerator note 1 fund will be backed by the growth in value of several hundred high potential start - ups and entrepreneurs from around the world that sosv iii has invested and is investing in .\n\u201cwe are committed to providing the best and most innovative investment ideas to investors and we are delighted to be working with one of the world\u2019s leading venture capital firms , sosv , in this regard . \u201d\nwilliam bao bean is a general partner at sosv , a us $ 300m venture capital fund that invests in startups in its accelerators across the world . william is also the managing director of sosv\u2019s chinaccelerator , china first startup accelerator based in shanghai and mox , sosv\u2019s mobile only accelerator platform se asia . prior to joining sosv , william was the managing director at singtel innov8 , where he led investments in yodo1 and gmobi , among many others . previously , william was a partner at softbank china & india holdings . william began his career as an equity research analyst , most recently with deutsche bank , where he was responsible for internet and telecom equipment across asia and china technology , media and telecom . in 2005 , he was ranked # 1 stock picker in technology , media and telecom , and # 3 overall for hong kong / china .\nhackster is the largest online community for hardware hackers . a key player in the maker open source community , sosv invested in hackster in 2013 as part of our commitment to strengthening the global hardware ecosystem for startups .\n\u201csince 2010 , we\u2019ve provided follow - on funding to those companies who develop significant traction and financing support , \u201d said sean o\u2019sullivan , sosv managing partner . \u201cit\u2019s a proven model\u2026giving us both extraordinary quality and incredible deal flow . \u201d\nwith offices in the usa , europe and asia , sosv has access to startups all over the world , and bring their unique mentoring approach to startups in which they invest . the partners at sosv committed $ 100m of their own capital in the fund . targeting world - changing companies , the fund was to back entrepreneurs who are revolutionising everything from the internet of things ( iot ) to life - saving medicine and new sources of nutrition for the world .\nsosv , a $ 300 million venture capital fund founded by entrepreneur sean o\u2019sullivan , has stepped back from plans to establish a european version of food - x , its international business accelerator programme for start - ups , in cork .\nof eight total , sosv\u2019s better - known accelerators include : hardware - focused hax , food - x for food and agriculture companies , indiebio for life sciences startups , and chinaccelerator for cross - border internet and mobile companies in asia .\nthe sosv portfolio includes : formlabs , breather , and harmonix . its accelerator alumni include : clara foods , memphis meats , makeblock , prynt , qidni labs , and scores of other companies with brands well - known in tech circles already .\nsosv is unique as well , amongst venture funds , for being more than 50 % funded by the gps themselves . that\u2019s right , we are putting our money where our mouths are . many venture funds only put 1 or 2 % of the capital in by the investment partners ( gps ) , while exemplary funds put between 10\u201320 % of the capital into the pot from the gps . at sosv , we\u2019re fully committed , and we believe in the exceptional value our startups are creating .\nsearch for sosv programs , industries , or companies . we have listed all our companies with their programs and industries so you can enter in whatever you would like to search by , ( e . g\nsustainable food\nor\nchina education\n)\nfood - x helped us build and launch a market validated product , raise venture capital , and ultimately exit to one of the leading technology companies in the space . we couldn ' t have achieved what we did without food - x and sosv .\nlooking for an investment pipeline of some of the best performing startups on the planet ? interested in opportunities hardware , life sciences , disruptive food , or the asia / china cross - border market ? learn more about investing in sosv funds and across our portfolio .\nbill liao , founder of rebelbio ( formerly known as indiebio ) and the european venture partner for sosv , who lives in cork , expressed disappointment at the decision , which he said came as a result of the lack of support for the accelerators from institutional investors .\nare you a potential market champion that is pioneering new ground , or an investor looking to help scale the companies that will shape our future ? join one of our accelerators or learn about investing in sosv , and let ' s work together to make the impossible inevitable .\ngiven that china has dominated their investments in the asian region , sosv has a geographic wish list . \u201cwe love to see companies from all throughout the region , particularly korea , japan , taiwan , indonesia , malaysia , vietnam and india , \u201d says managing partner sean o\u2019sullivan .\nin the last 6 years , sosv has grown to become the third most active seed investor in the world . as well as the # 1 investor in life sciences , # 1 in hardware , # 1 in disruptive food , and # 1 in china cross - border internet & mobile .\nsosv , which is headed by sean o\u2019sullivan , has boasted returns averaging 27pc over the past 15 years . o\u2019sullivan\u2019s first company , mapinfo , grew into a us $ 200m public company . among his successful investments to date are netflix and harmonix , creator of guitar hero and irish success storyful .\nin recent years , sosv has fired up another accelerator program , called hax boost , for hardware startups that already have a product on the market and real revenue coming in the door . it\u2019s more about helping startups attract corporate partners , get retail distribution and grow their customer base , than it is about scoring more venture capital .\nsosv is a multi - stage venture capital investor . we run multiple world - class vertical accelerator programs , and provide seed , venture and growth stage follow - on investment into superstar companies . our unique full - stack model has delivered a net irr over the last 20 years that puts us in the top 10 % of all venture funds worldwide .\n\u201csoutheast asia\u2019s software scene is growing fast - which is great for our chinaccelerator and mox programs focused on web / social / mobile . on the \u2018hard science\u2019 part like robotics and biotech - which are most relevant to sosv via hax and indiebio - south east asia is still very young , \u201d says ben joffe , a partner at hax ( shenzhen ) .\nbe purposeful . purpose - driven companies are all the rage , and for very good reason . aligning on a clear purpose is tremendously productive . at sosv our purpose is \u201cmaking impossible inevitable\u201d , and it drives us to seek out cutting edge technologies that are just ready enough to go mainstream . having a clear purpose is simply the key to team productivity .\n\u201ctraditionally venture capital is provided by large institutional funds . however , the accelerator note 1 enables individuals and irish investors to get involved in this exciting and dynamic sector . we are committed to providing the best and most innovative investment ideas to investors and we are delighted to be working with one of the world\u2019s leading venture capital firms , sosv in this regard . \u201d\nbill comes to sosv with a wealth of experiences , both in the public and private sectors . a co - founder of coderdojo , a free global network formed to assist young people with learning computer programming , bill also co - founded xing , a pioneering enterprise social networking platform . prior to these endeavors , bill served as coo of davnet , a telecommunications carrier .\nthe accelerator breathed life into what was previously just an idea . . . the team at sosv truly understands that successful early stage investment is more than just throwing money at an idea - it takes support , advice , and a strong community . we ' re lucky to be part of it , and it ' s why we are where we are today .\nthe people who invest money for the vc into the startups ( portfolio companies ) are called \u201cgps\u201d ( general partners ) , although terminology varies widely from one investment firm to another . at sosv , we used to call our gps \u201cinvestment partners\u201d until recently . due to the nature of accelerators , there are a wide range of other staff involved in supporting and selecting our investments .\nbuilding a better future means empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs and scientists to solve the biggest challenges that our world is facing today : addressing global health , sustainable food systems , advanced manufacturing , connectivity in the developing world & beyond . nearly half of our portfolio companies directly align to the un\u2019s sustainable development goals and sosv is proud to be a top investor for female founded companies .\nits volume may be due to its structure : sosv runs an accelerator for each vertical , such as indiebio ( san francisco ) and rebelbio ( cork , ireland ) for life sciences , hax ( shenzhen , san francisco ) for hardware , robotics , internet of things , and medical devices , and chinaccelerator ( shanghai ) and mox ( taipei ) for china cross - border internet and mobile .\nsosv , which was previously known as sos ventures , was established by former dragon\u2019s den star and mapinfo co - founder sean o\u2019sullivan in 1993 . it has funded over 500 starts - up since it was set up and is currently funding over 150 firms a year through its accelerators , which cover areas such as hardware , software biology , food , robotics , medical devices , transportation and green energy .\njoffe continued that another often - overlooked factor is personality . as start - ups accepted to sosv will be welcomed within their family of entrepreneurs in each ecosystem ( hardware , biotech , food - tech , and so on ) , it\u2019s important to get along with colleagues . \u201cthey can benefit tremendously from the support of peers , which is a competitive advantage you can\u2019t really find elsewhere , \u201d he points out .\nwe at sosv are passionate about giving back ( \u201cshould giving back be a key marker of a company\u2019s success ? \u201d ) . whether engineering and mapping for war - torn iraq with jumpstart , teaching over 40 , 000 kids coding at one of 1350 coderdojos worldwide , or engaging teachers and students in mathematics with khan academy , our charitable projects are constantly seeking out innovative and \u2018disruptive\u2019 initiatives that can be scaled globally .\nthe 65 investors in sosv iii range from formerly - backed founders and tech executives to major family offices , private foundations and multinational corporations . lps include the ifc of the world bank , the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets ; the lemelson foundation , focused on improving lives through invention ; the russell family foundation , a philanthropic enterprise advancing sustainability and leadership in the pacific northwest ; and austin hearst .\nsosv stepped into the big gap left behind by vcs in the last 10 years as fund sizes got larger and larger , while the typical vc model hasn\u2019t scaled . with larger numbers of \u201cearly stage\u201d investors putting $ 10m or more into series a rounds , there became a huge need , and hole , in the market , for investors who would fund the earlier - stage startups that need to get to the multi - million dollar run - rate that series a investors now expect .\nsean o ' sullivan is an entrepreneur , inventor and investor , born in new york city and currently living in county cork , ireland . he is best known for co - founding mapinfo corporation , which popularized street maps on computers , and for coining the term\ncloud computing\n. he is managing director at carma , a global software company , and at sosv , a $ 250m venture capital operation . o ' sullivan has had an unusually diverse career , being described as a\nrenaissance man\n.\nsean o\u2019sullivan is founder and managing director of sosv . sean got his entrepreneurial start as a founder of mapinfo , bringing street mapping technology to personal computers . mapinfo went on to become a $ 200 million public company with over 1 , 000 employees . in another startup , he and george favaloro from compaq invented the term \u201ccloud computing . \u201d sean has continued as a visionary entrepreneur and investor , creating and supporting a range of businesses , humanitarian and educational endeavors , including jumpstart international , coderdojo , mathletes and khan academy .\nthe 65 investors in sosv iii range from formerly - backed founders and tech executives to major family offices , private foundations and multinational corporations . lps include the ifc of the world bank , the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets ; the lemelson foundation , focused on improving lives through invention ; the russell family foundation , a philanthropic enterprise advancing sustainability and leadership in the pacific northwest ; alex rigopulos , chairman and co - founder of harmonix music systems ; bobby voicu , co - founder of social gaming site mavenhut ; and austin hearst .\nas an investor , at sosv we will occasionally see companies that see the whole founding team change out . this is an unfortunate , rare circumstance , and usually happens because of situations beyond a founder\u2019s control , such as a death in the family . it can happen due to incompetence , or it can happen due to the unpredictable nature of startups and / or a change in market opportunity . the new core team of leaders , who are possibly recruited by the previous founder ( s ) , are generally compensated with the shares of the original founders who didn\u2019t see the company through to profitability .\nsean o\u2019sullivan is founder and managing director of sosv . sean got his entrepreneurial start as a founder of mapinfo , bringing street mapping technology to personal computers . mapinfo went on to become a $ 200 million public company with over 1 , 000 employees . in another startup , he and george favaloro from compaq invented the term \u201ccloud computing . \u201d sean has continued as a visionary entrepreneur and investor , creating and supporting a range of businesses , humanitarian and educational endeavors , including jumpstart international , coderdojo , mathletes and khan academy . sean graduated from rensselaer polytechnic institute in 1985 with a degree in electrical engineering .\nlimerick aims to be \u2018lighthouse\u2019 for smart cities as part of \u20ac6 . 5m eu project\ntwo - year - old irish - born coding phenomenon coderdojo is currently in the top 5 of a global public vote competition organised by microsoft\u2019s azure developer community to grant us $ 100 , 000 to the top education non - profits in the world .\ncoderdojo is ( at the time of writing ) in second place behind black girls code in first position .\nas part of the azuredevs competition microsoft will donate us $ 50 , 000 to the organisation with the most votes , us $ 20 , 000 to the second highest , and us $ 10 , 000 to each of the three runners up .\nbeyond helping technology education non - profits , as an azuredev the organisations will gain access to exclusive content and technology leaders from microsoft and the community throughout the year .\nnon - profit coderdojo was formed two years ago almost to the day by james whelton , just weeks after he completed his leaving cert , with the help of entrepreneur bill liao . whelton started up non - profit organisation coderdojo on a saturday morning with the simple idea that kids would show up and with the help of mentors learn how to code . within weeks , coderdojos began happening in community halls and office canteens from arranmore off the coast of donegal to major cities like london and new york .\ntoday , more than 16 , 000 children worldwide are taught to code every saturday in more than 120 dojos in 22 countries , including places such as la , silicon valley , tokyo , africa and the caribbean \u2013 all on a voluntary basis .\nin the past two years it has grown to see over 16 , 000 kids from the ages of six upwards gather every saturday in more than 26 countries worldwide to learn basic web and computer skills , html , css , advanced css , beginners\u2019 javascript , advanced javascript / j - query , advanced java and various flavours c .\nat build 2013 , microsoft\u2019s annual developer conference in san francisco , the software giant released a preview of its windows 8 . 1 as well as availability of its new development platform visual studio 2013 as well as windows azure mobile service s enabling organisations to publish apps to azure and other cloud platforms for use across windows , windows mobile , ios , android and many more app platforms .\nmicrosoft revealed that 1 , 000 businesses a day are signing up to the azure cloud platform .\nmicrosoft buys github for $ 7 . 5bn : the 5 things you need to know\nsign up to receive weekly alerts bringing the best of urltoken straight to your inbox .\nall content copyright 2002 - 2018 silicon republic knowledge & events management ltd . reproduction without explicit permission is prohibited . all rights reserved . designed by zero - g and urltoken\nour website uses cookies to improve your experience . please visit our privacy policy page for more information about cookies and how we use them .\nmay captivate consumers and investors at the moment , but the future of technology will be much more dizzyingly weird . chances are , the most radical innovations in the 21st century won ' t be built on silicon but on dna . over the past few years , the ease of crafting genes from scratch has gone way up , while the cost has gone way down .\nbut while the curve of biology ' s version of moore ' s law bends upward , major obstacles remain to the kind of startup explosion ignited in personal computing by better , cheaper digital technology . and the difference comes down to this : everything in steve jobs ' garage was basically dry . unlike other kinds of engineering , the essential materials of biotech are both wet and alive . and this makes working with them much more complicated than pulling out a laptop or a soldering iron .\nan effort is under way , however , to make working with wet stuff easier in the hope of putting biology on more equal footing with less viscous technologies . and one of the tools that has biohackers buzzing at the moment is the opentrons , an open - source liquid - handling robot designed to make biotech not just drier and faster but also a lot more accessible to anyone with an idea .\nthe opentrons project originated at genspace , a community biolab in brooklyn founded in the diy spirit of the maker movement . though genetic engineering technology has existed for decades , the practice of gene - splicing itself has mostly remained walled off within the confines of academic research institutions and corporate biotech . but enthusiast communities like genspace have started to emerge around the world , inspired by the notion that putting biotechnology into the hands of more people could lead to a flourishing of creativity and discovery .\nonce this platform gets going , people will be able to collaborate on biotech projects the way they can collaborate on code today ,\nsays opentrons co - founder will canine .\nanyone who has ever worked in a biology lab or hung out in one knows the work can be tedious and repetitive . while the science itself is complex , the labor involved in experimenting and engineering largely consists of sucking liquid out of one vial with a handheld instrument called a pipette and squirting it back into another one .\nour life science experts spend most of their time doing manual labor ,\ncanine says .\nit ' s a huge bottleneck for research .\nas opentrons ' creators point out , the process isn ' t just boring but also error - prone . human eyes , hands , and brains just can ' t ensure the kind of precise consistency that a robot can . lab robots are nothing new in biotech . but they tend to be incredibly expensive machines based on proprietary tech and intended for a narrow market of professional users .\n> ' people will be able to collaborate on biotech projects the way they can collaborate on code today . '\nthe opentrons , by contrast , is open source , meaning anyone can copy , build , and modify the tech as they see fit . its brain is a raspberry pi microcomputer , which costs all of $ 35 , and many of its other components built with off - the - shelf technology .\nthe rapid rise of 3 - d printing , canine says , has led to a dramatic decrease in the price of the precision mechanical components needed to accurately transfer liquids . these components help keep the opentrons ' price down to $ 2 , 000 for the basic model\u2014not trivial , but also less than the cost of a new imac .\nthe project , canine says , also aims to the device ' s software as accessible as possible . instead of a proprietary programming language , the opentrons uses a javascript - based , drag - and - drop web interface for designing and running experiments .\nwe ' re at the beginning of the digitization and automation of biotech ,\nsays ryan bethencourt , who helps run indie bio , an arm of sos ventures , which backed opentrons through its haxlr8tr hardware accelerator . bethencourt is also a backer of opentrons ' kickstarter .\nthe beauty of opentrons is that it ' s built for researchers who don ' t want to program , who are used to modern and simple user interfaces .\ncanine ' s early hopes for opentrons may not sound glamorous . he ' s very excited about its potential to create standard , consistent lab protocols that yield regular , reproducible data .\nthe very first thing for us is giving people the ability to email a protocol ,\nhe says .\nbut he ' s also hopeful about the most ambitious applications for biotech . he says opentrons is working with modern meadow , which is working to\nprint\nmeat and leather without killing animals . he also sees great potential in synthetic biology , the branch of biotech working to stitch together novel organisms using one letter of the genetic alphabet at a time to brew everything from fertilizers to anti - malarial drugs .\nwhatever the application , canine believes a better biotech future will be hastened the more hands and minds can be freed up from doing the grunt work of biology .\ntoday people\u2014ph . ds\u2014spend most of their time moving tiny amounts of liquid by hand ,\nhe says .\nour robot makes it so they don ' t have to do that .\nuse of and / or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our user agreement ( updated 5 / 25 / 18 ) and privacy policy and cookie statement ( updated 5 / 25 / 18 ) . your california privacy rights . the material on this site may not be reproduced , distributed , transmitted , cached or otherwise used , except with the prior written permission of cond\u00e9 nast . ad choices .\nbreather , the on - demand private room service has raised $ 20m led by peter thiel\u2019s valar ventures . the series b brings breather\u2019s full raise to $ 27m . this round also had participation from real ventures , rre ventures , slow ventures and sos ventures . valar will join the board .\nrooms were set up as \u201csecret places\u201d within cities like new york that allow you to get work done , have meetings or whatever you\u2019d rather not do at a starbucks . the best usecase is when you\u2019re traveling , because sometimes you just need to sit down with some wifi at a place that\u2019s not a coffee shop or a hotel . its app lets you find a room , pay and unlock the door .\ni chatted with breather\u2019s co - founder and ceo julien smith about how far the business has come and what\u2019s on deck next for the company that got through the initial giggles about what would be going on its rooms . the immediate plan , smith says is : \u201cnew cities , marketing , growing existing cities . we really believe there can be a unit like this in every commercial building in america . completely serious . \u201d\nright now the average breather is booked for 2 + hours , but can go from 30 minutes to an entire day . smith also says \u201cthousands\u201d of bookings roll in weekly .\njs : wow , so much . i had a lot of ideas about what the company would be before we began , but they were basically just guesses . we just had a thesis that private space would be useful to people ( if it were affordable and nice ) and we didn\u2019t think with too much intent about what the audience would be .\nthe service basically took off immediately after we launched , so we clarified who we are speaking to really quickly . we know the audience better , we know how to talk about the product , we know what kind of spaces people want and for what reason , we know how the operations work , etc . etc . we started with a huge emptiness in terms of our understanding and just an optimistic idea . lucky for us , we turned out to be pretty right .\njs : multiple people have proposed in breathers \u2013 that was a huge surprise . people use them for meetups all the time , and although that\u2019s pretty commonplace , we were surprised to see it . women use it to breast - feed , which makes sense , and there are church groups as well . music videos and documentaries for netflix have been shot in them . famous actors have used them to rehearse for big movies . press previews and little fashion shows . all kinds of things . people even use them for training sessions for new employees .\njs : the network effects in this business are very , very strong , perhaps even stronger than uber , because location , quality , and trust are so important to us getting a booking . a car can move , but rooms don\u2019t , so the same way you always go to the closest , most convenient coffee shop , and won\u2019t go if it\u2019s too far away , we have to be very , very close to the user for the service to be effective for them .\njs : yeah , for example i was strongly against technology inside breather locations for a super long time . i barely even wanted wifi in the spaces at all . but now it became clear that traditional things like whiteboards , flatscreen tvs , and other business type amenities are pretty helpful . there\u2019s a line we won\u2019t cross \u2013 you won\u2019t see any fax machines in breather locations anytime soon for example \u2013 but we really started to accommodate the user on things like this even though we started with a pretty strong stance against it .\nevery city in america ? sounds like a grand plan . right now , breather is available in new york , boston , san francisco , montreal and ottawa .\ny combinator , which set off a whirlwind of skeptical commentary when it opened its highly ranked tech accelerator program to biotechnology startups last spring , now has some company .\nsos ventures , the international vc firm that already holds accelerator programs for software and hardware company founders , is launching a separate accelerator called indiebio in san francisco and the city of cork , ireland , for entrepreneurial teams in fields that include synthetic biology .\nlike mountain view , ca - based y combinator , sos ventures is betting that innovators in certain biotech sectors\u2014bioinformatics , automated lab technology , and the intensive form of genetic engineering known as synthetic biology\u2014can profit from the jumpstart delivered by accelerator programs . indiebio co - founder arvind gupta , a partner at sos ventures , says the firm is trying to create a financial and technology ecosystem that allows biotech entrepreneurs the same freedom as app developers to succeed outside of big companies or universities .\n\u201cthese accelerators are a third way for people to build their own dreams and secure their own futures , \u201d gupta says .\ngupta joined sos ventures in september 2013 with a primary goal of setting up an accelerator for synthetic biology . \u201cmy first love was genetic engineering , \u2019\u2019 at uc santa barbara in the mid - 1990s , he says . synthetic biologists re - design metabolic pathways in organisms\u2014often microbes such as yeast\u2014and harness them to make products such as fuels and useful chemicals . technology advances in recent years have made synthetic biology easier and faster . the task of assembling novel dna strands is now similar to writing code at a computer , he says .\nsos ventures partner bill liao ran a pilot synthetic biology accelerator for six startups in cork , ireland , early this year , with outcomes that encouraged him to team with gupta to found indiebio . one of the cork graduates was muufri ( moo - free , get it ? ) , a startup founded to use bioengineered microbes to make an \u201canimal - free\u201d milk substitute containing similar proteins and fats , but no lactose or cholesterol .\nsos ventures now plans to run two indiebio sessions in san francisco ( starting in january and september ) , and one in cork ( beginning in may ) . in november , indiebio is moving into a 15 , 000 - square - foot space on two floors in downtown san francisco . in the building at 485 jessie street , startups will occupy both office space and lab space at no charge . sos ventures will also kick in $ 35 , 000 in seed money in exchange for 8 percent equity . applications for about 10 spots in the first 100 - day san francisco program are due by november 1 .\ngupta says the benefits for startups are comparable to those at y combinator , which offers $ 120 , 000 in seed funding but doesn\u2019t provide office or lab space . both accelerators supply mentors and contacts with potential follow - on investors .\nin y combinator\u2019s recent summer session , the five teams of biotech founders made up a small fraction of the 80 participants , who were primarily involved in software development and other hi - tech projects . two were synthetic biology companies\u2014boston , ma - based ginkgo bioworks , whose automated foundry produces bioengineered microbes to clients\u2019 specifications ; and san francisco - based glowing plant , which makes a small , luminous plant that contains genes from fireflies and marine bacteria . the members of yc\u2019s first \u201cbiotech class\u201d gave high marks to the program .\ngupta says he thinks indiebio startups will benefit from its concentrated focus on synthetic biology . but gupta doesn\u2019t see indiebio as a rival to y combinator , or incubators such as qb3 at uc san francisco\u2019s mission bay campus .\n\u201cnone of us are competing , \u201d he says . instead , they\u2019re creating an overall environment that supports biotechnology companies in their early stages , he says .\n\u201cif we can\u2019t help build that ecosystem , whatever businesses we help build will fail , \u201d gupta says .\nbernadette tansey is xconomy ' s san francisco editor . you can reach her at btansey @ xconomy . com . follow @ tansey _ xconomy\nsuccess or failure depends on you . get advice from the experts to help your startup succeed\nbusiness , life sciences , and technology news \u2014 covering boston , seattle , san diego , detroit / ann arbor , san francisco , new york , raleigh - durham , boulder / denver , texas , wisconsin , indiana , and beyond .\n\u00a9 2007 - 2018 , xconomy , inc . xconomy is a registered service mark of xconomy , inc . all rights reserved .\nfloyd landis feels he was thrown to the wolves when he was stripped of the 2006 tour de france after testing positive for testosterone . and he believes cycling has a long way to go to restore its reputation\nwhen britain voted to exit the eu , the hope was that ireland would gain as financial services companies rushed to leave london for more eu - friendly bases , boosting employment opportunities here . so far , though , it\u2019s been more of a trickle than a flood\nthe key to a successful tasting menu experience is balance ; you\u2019re looking for a mix of light and rich dishes in appropriate portions , and here , local chef john kelly seems to have got that balance just right .\ncopyright \u00a9 2018 post publications limited . registered in ireland : 148865 . developed by square1\nwe use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website . read more \u00bb\nthis week\u2019s article is by alan clayton , business coach @ sosventures . follow alan on twitter @ thealanclayton .\nin 3 weeks , across 3 continents , and at 4 accelerator programmes i met 40 start up companies this month , all in pursuit of the lean , mean , capitalist dream . or are they ?\nin case you didn\u2019t know , accelerator programs or ( axlr8rs ) are the new mba . ever since paul graham gave birth to ycombinator in silicon valley in 2005 , the idea of getting a group of start up companies in a room together , fueling them for 100 days with the best mentorship money can\u2019t buy ( the mentorship is free ! ) , and then presenting them on stage in front of a herd of greedy investors to plead for funding , has become a global phenomenon . it\u2019s now at the point where too many start up teams see winning the investment funding as the main purpose of the exercise . ( it isn\u2019t ) .\naccelerators like techstars , and startupbootcamp in ireland , work like mini - investment funds . the accelerator provides small amounts of funding , usually between $ 10k \u2013 $ 30k per company , a cool work space , a roster of impressive mentors , decent coffee and a fridge stocked with beer , in exchange for a 5 - 10 % stake in each company . accelerators are generally funded by a consortium of venture capitalists and angel investors .\nmore recently , public bodies and multinationals such as nike , ge and ireland\u2019s own pch , have spawned their own accelerators , having woken up to the idea that accelerators are a great way to identify the next facebook at the earliest signs of life , with less cost than traditional approaches to r & d and innovation .\nat this point a distinction should be made between incubators and accelerators . and the clue is in the language . an accelerator is something used to dramatically increase speed and may result in crashing into a wall . an incubator is something used to nurture very delicate and immature objects for an open ended period of time . it can often have a sad outcome . incubators are more - or - less a real - estate play , and are often run by government authorities or real - estate companies . in the start - up world , incubators are now completely out of fashion , as successful entrepreneurs don\u2019t like to be mollycoddled by people who aren\u2019t even entrepreneurs themselves .\nfor newbie tech investors an accelerator provides a chance to buy a meaningful stake in a company for a relatively small amount of cash ( $ 15k - $ 25k ) . for more seasoned investors , the main benefit is the chance it gives to see the best new startups at the earliest possible stage , and to work with these start - ups over a several month period to determine if the entrepreneur is capable of delivering their promises . many investors also become mentors , as they tend to be exactly the individuals who have already proven themselves as successful entrepreneurs , and really do care about those who come after .\none definition of a startup says a startup is not just an early stage version of a regular business , but rather a venture focussed on massive and sustained growth from the outset . startups \u2018pivot\u2019 when data provides evidence that growth will come faster by changing some aspect of the business model . in an accelerator , exposure to self - imposed pressure and awareness of competitive and co - operative teams stuck with the same tight deadlines , plus the prodding and challenging advice by a stream of mentors , allows the startup team to grow and pivot multiple times in a shockingly short period of time .\nabove all , an accelerator program provides a set of relationships . relationships with technical and business development experts , relationships with peers in the accelerator class , and relationships to potential investors .\naccelerators have also evolved from the general \u2013 software ( launchpad ) or hardware ( haxlr8r ) to more industry specific . health ( health xl \u2013 dublin , rock health \u2013 usa ) , education ( socratic labs \u2013 usa , mindcet \u2013 israel ) to name a few ."]}
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owned subsidiary , tamoil overseas ltd .\nstronger logistics have also benefited tamoil italia\u2019s wholesale activities , with a particular growth in the jet business .\n\u201c libya cancels sale of tamoil to us firm \u201d . high beam research , 04 march 2008 .\ntamoil overseas limited trades on world markets in crude oil , refined products and petrochemicals , and lubricants .\ntamoil is in tune with its customers and endeavours to offer products along with the services that meet these expectations .\nhistorically , libya ' s international downstream operations have been carried out via two sister companies , known as tamoil europe and tamoil africa . the ultimate holding entity for tamoil europe was oilinvest ( holdings ) , registered in the dutch caribbean territory of cura\u00e7ao . oilinvest ( netherlands ) controls 8 direct subsidiaries registered in italy , switzerland , cyprus , britain , germany and monaco . a number of additional companies are held through an indirect dutch subsidiary , tamoil beheer .\n\u201c libya ' s tamoil says it ' s not under eu sanctions \u201d . wall street journal , 24 march 2011 .\ntamoil , which bought the plant in 1990 , employs 238 people at the 50 - year - old refinery in canton valais .\ntamoil italia is a large producer of lubricants and co - owner of a lubes plant based in italy tamoil lubricants are blended in this modern plant with three lines of production : automotive , industrial and greases . thanks to its technical know - how , the tamoil lubricant products are endorsed by official approvals from car , truck and powertrain makers ( o . e . m . ) .\nshipping is essential to provide the continuous flow of supplies tamoil\u2019s refinery needs to function efficiently , and to support its trading and supply activities and brokerage services to key commercial partners . tamoil\u2019s strict chartering policy meets the most stringent safety and fitness legislation governing chartered tonnage .\nhowever , despite exemption from official sanctions , many partners such as shell and bp halted supplies of fuel to tamoil service stations , resulting in the group bringing forward closure at its swiss refinery for planned maintenance . in addition , tamoil did not succeed in escaping the effect of sanctions in africa , where uganda announced in march that it would freeze tamoil east africa ' s $ 375 million of assets in the country .\nsince its entry into the swiss market in 1990 , tamoil ( switzerland ) sa has never ceased to strengthen its position and improve its competitiveness .\ntamoil\u2019s swiss branch is letting go a reported 272 workers at its refinery in the southwest of the country as a result of heavy financial losses .\nswitzerland\u2019s best known oil refinery and the country ' s extensive network of tamoil filling stations could be targeted by the next round of . . .\ntamoil is engaged in lubricant blending , marketing and trading . tamoil overseas limited is also involved in the international trading of a range of high tech mineral , synthetic and semi - synthetic oils , marketing to more than 20 european and far east countries through a network of partners and distributors .\ntamoil has a large range of high quality lubricants for your cars , motorbikes , businesses , agricultural and forestry holdings as well as the industry .\ntamoil italia is a large producer of lubricants and co - owner of a lubes plant based in italy . thanks to its technical know - how , the tamoil lubricant products are endorsed by official approvals from car , truck and powertrain makers ( o . e . m . ) such as : porsche , mercedes , audi - volkswagen , volvo - renault - mack , zf and voith . furthermore tamoil italia is not only operating at a national level , but is also in charge of developing the lubes business in europe . tamoil overseas limited leads the international trading in the rest of the world .\nlibyan - owned tamoil ' s has announced plans to suspend operations at its refinery in south - western switzerland as a result of heavy financial losses .\ntamoil ' s swiss branch has announced plans to suspend operations at its refinery in the south west of the country as a result of heavy financial losses .\nin the past tamoil has been at the centre of a controversy to clean - up the plant and was threatened with an operations ban over environmental pollution .\ntamoil companies offer a comprehensive range of high tech mineral , semi - synthetic and synthetic oils for automotive and industrial applications , covering the needs of a wide variety of end markets . in - house product development guarantees the continuous update of tamoil lubricants in accordance with the latest and most stringent original equipment manufacturers\u2019 standards .\nlebanese - american financier roger tamraz , the founder of tamoil , says he would consider buying back the collombey refinery in switzerland with a view to reopening it .\nfor lorries , some of our tamoil service stations are equipped with high volume pumps , which allows them to achieve a flow capacity of 130 litres per minute .\nwith roots dating back as far as 1945 , tamoil sa has a 70 - year history of operation within the petroleum refining and retail sector . the company is part of the oilinvest group that currently manages its tamoil and hem brands throughout italy , germany , switzerland , spain and the netherlands from its headquarters in the netherlands . today tamoil sa represents one of the leading oil companies operating within the swiss market , with a total level of sales of approximately 1 . 2 . million tonnes annually .\ntamoil espana takes a proactive stance in the market , and the company continually monitors developments , with a view to expanding the network if and when appropriate opportunities arise .\nthe ministry said issam zanati , who heads tamoil and its oilinvest holding company , met natural resources minister yuri trutnev to discuss the group\u2019s plans to invest in russia .\ntamoil has three partnerships for the management of the service station shops : they have been selected according to their expertise and the recognised qualities in the world of mass distribution .\n\u201ctamoil is continuing to explore all the possible options in order to make a final decision about the refinery . selling is one of these options , \u201d wrote the company spokesman .\ntamoil lubricants are blended and packed in a modern , highly automated , iso 9000 certified plant located in northern italy , with dedicated production lines for both automotive and industrial product families .\noilinvest controls 95 percent of tamoil , which owns more than 3 , 000 service stations in europe , concentrated in italy , and oil refineries in italy , switzerland , spain and germany .\ntamoil is the commercial name of the company , oilinvest , which is based in the netherlands and is active in oil and maritime transport . in addition to refineries , tamoil owns more than 3 , 000 service stations in europe . its turnover is estimated at almost $ 20 billion ( chf19 billion ) , although the group does not publish figures . in turn , oilinvest belongs to the\nmoscow ( reuters ) - tamoil , libya\u2019s european oil refiner and distributor , is interested in acquiring oil licenses and refineries in russia , the russian natural resources ministry said in a statement on tuesday .\nits products are sold through tamoil\u2019s own retailing operations , and marketed to third parties in more than 20 countries throughout europe , africa and the middle east , through a network of partners and distributors .\nmoscow , nov 11 ( reuters ) - tamoil , libya\u2019s european oil refiner and distributor , is interested in acquiring oil licences and refineries in russia , the russian natural resources ministry said in a statement on tuesday .\ntamoil ( switzerland ) sa is a limited company , which forms part of the oilinvest ( netherlands ) b . v . group . its commercial activities are centred around the sale and distribution of petroleum products in switzerland .\ndespite tuesday\u2019s announcement , tamoil says it plans to continue its presence in switzerland in the retail and wholesale sectors , where it currently has a network of 300 service stations , selling 2 . 3 million tonnes of petroleum products .\ntamoil overseas limited also has an independent research & analysis department offering the benefits of its 20 years ' experience in the global oil and gas industry , providing data , research , solutions and training to clients and partners alike .\nthe valais government , meanwhile , criticised tamoil\u2019s decision . the head of the valais cantonal government jean - michel cina said he had asked the firm to study all possible options including a five - year deadline to decide the plant\u2019s future .\nsuch activity meets both the requirements of the group\u2019s holborn refinery in germany ( its cremona and collombey refineries having been converted into strategic depots ) and its trading activities . tamoil\u2019s crude oil once came almost entirely from libya , supplemented as required from other regions . diversification by region and grade has helped it become an important player in international markets . trading in a variety of grades has also enabled tamoil to optimise its refinery runs and to meet continually changing product quality specifications .\nin 2007 tamoil was on the verge of being bought out by us private equity firm colony capital in a deal valued at $ 5 . 4 billion . the libyan government would have maintained a 35 percent stake in the company . [ 5 ] however in march 2008 then head of the lia mohammed layas announced that the deal had been cancelled and that the libyan government had signed a deal transferring ownership of tamoil holding company oilinvest to the recently founded lia . [ 6 ]\nalthough crude oil dominates tamoil overseas ltd\u2019s business , the company is also active in products trading , both selling products like gasoil and jet fuel originating from libya to external markets such as tunisia and morocco , and supplying libya with imported mogas .\nthe tamoil group is a downstream oil company formerly controlled by its libyan - owned holding company oilinvest , until the latter was wound up in march 2011 following the uprising in libya , theoretically leaving the company without an ultimate owner . [ 1 ]\nin the wake of civil unrest in libya in 2011 , the tamoil group was told it was not covered by eu sanctions imposed against the libyan nation and could operate independently despite the measures , due to its complex ownership structure . [ 7 ]\noilinvest controls 95 percent of tamoil , which owns more than 3 , 000 service stations in europe , concentrated in italy , and oil refineries in italy , switzerland , spain and germany . ( reporting by robin paxton ; editing by james jukwey )\nbetween 1992 and 2008 , tamoil sa built up a network of affiliates , acquiring 16 local jobbers to enable sales \u2013 mostly of heating oil - to end consumers . from 2009 onward , the network was streamlined and consolidated into five wholly owned subsidiaries .\nalthough the interruption of refining operations and the change of focus to supply and retail have occurred in rapid succession , the transition has been both smooth and successful for tamoil sa . this is partly because of the company\u2019s strong infrastructure around the collombey refinery and throughout switzerland .\nswiss holding of the oilinvest group , its share capital amounts to chf 35 . 05 million . as for its operating company , tamoil sa , it has a share capital of chf 90 million . the company coordinates all logistics , commercial and financial activities of all finished products .\nthe bulk of tamoil overseas limited\u2019s crude oil supply and trading takes place between producers and suppliers in north africa ( libya / algeria / egypt ) , west africa ( nigeria ) , the north sea ( norway / great britain / denmark ) , russia , kazakhstan and azerbaijan .\noilinvest , based in the netherlands , is unique in the fleet of libyan state - owned entities . known as tamoil to oil traders and drivers refuelling at the group ' s petrol stations , it was cobbled together in the 1980s from the italian assets of the american oil majors amoco and texaco .\n\u201cif you dig into the ownership structure of tamoil , you think you are in a john le carr\u00e9 novel , \u201d said philippe nantermod , a valais politician who has fought to limit the fallout of refinery closure . even the local mayor of collombey - muraz , yannick buttet , is not sure .\n\u201csince 2000 we invested more than chf700 million ( $ 685 million ) to raise the refinery\u2019s competitiveness and improve its economic and environmental performance . in spite of our efforts , we consider the continuation of refining operations at collombey to be unsustainable at this time , \u201d declared tamoil managing director nuri rifaat .\noriginally the oilinvest group focused on leveraging its libyan origins , building a bridge between libya\u2019s oil reserves and leading european energy markets . tamoil\u2019s crude oil once came almost entirely from libya , supplemented as required from other regions . diversification by region and grade has helped it become an important player in international markets .\nnetoil founded and built europe\u2019s tamoil corporation by purchasing and combining all of the italian assets of amoco ( standard oil company of indiana ) and of texaco corporation ( 1 , 000 service stations each ) , starting in the 1980s . with 100 % ownership , netoil expanded the company to 3 , 000 service stations , three refineries , an extensive pipeline distribution system and a refining capacity of 255 , 000 barrels of oil per day . tamoil today has annual sales of $ 20 billion and a market capitalization of $ 6 . 3 billion . the company operates in germany , the netherlands , switzerland , italy and spain .\nthe shops in our tamoil stations offer a range of products that are adapted to the needs of modern and mobile consumers . they consist of a wide selection of food and non - food products . our 108 shops are open 7 days a week and they are ready to welcome you beyond the regular shop opening hours .\nthe oilinvest group is a major player in the european downstream oil industry . playing a vital role at every stage of the value chain , our two main brands tamoil and hem employ around 1000 people , sell in excess of 10 million tons of fuel products every year and generate an annual net turnover of over \u20ac5 billion .\nsignificantly , in late march 2011 the holding company oilinvest was wound up , severing connections between the lia and tamoil . it therefore became unclear the influence the libyan government now held over the company . [ 8 ] a further setback came in september 2011 , when the contract for the construction of the african eldoret kampala pipeline was cancelled . the kenyan and ugandan governments cited that they had lost confidence in the firm ' s ability to carry out operations after the fall of gaddafi ' s regime , which had pledged to finance over 70 percent of the costs . [ 9 ] the exact nature of the ownership of tamoil remained unresolved as of october 2011 .\nover the coming months tamoil sa will focus on further developing retail and expanding its client base through its network of affiliates . furthermore the company will seek to increase its investments into new products to increase its service offering . \u201cswitzerland is now progressively shifting to bio fuels even if the country has very stringent regulations in relation to this product , \u201d concludes marketing director , j\u00fcrg hornisberger . \u201con the bio diesel side there are now more possibilities to get access to swiss certified bio fuels . one of the targets and strategies for tamoil is to develop the sale of bio diesel out of all its tank farms . this will be mainly developed over the next year . \u201d\ntamoil sa is one of switzerland\u2019s leading oil companies , with annual sales of around 1 . 1 million tonnes and a turnover of 1 . 3 billion chf . until recently , it ran one of switzerland\u2019s two refineries , at collombey , but decided in march 2015 to suspend operations , as current conditions made the continuation of operations unsustainable .\nin 1990 , when tamoil took over of the swiss network of service stations , the \u201cshop concept\u201d was still in its infancy just like in the neighbouring countries . at that time , the majority of the sales outlets were owned by garages and adjoining shops that focussed on the sale of vehicle accessories . since then , the world of service stations has undergone a dramatic change .\nwhen your adblue\u00ae signal flashes and beeps for the first time on your driving screen , you only have 2400 km of autonomy left before the vehicle breaks down . although your first reaction will be to contact your dealer , we recommend you fill it up yourself at one of the tamoil service stations where you will find 5 or 10 litres cans in order to save costs and time .\nthe company\u2019s sales within the swiss market are driven through three main channels comprised of : a national retail network of 266 service stations , a wholesale unit with annual volumes of two million tons and a heating oil business that serves more than 70 , 000 end customers . within the heating oil market in particular , tamoil sa works with several affiliate companies to ensure the smooth and efficient distribution of its refined products . \u201cthe operations that we refer to as affiliates are companies that belong 100 per cent to the tamoil swiss organisation . these affiliates are heavily focused on the end customers sales business for all products but mainly heating oil , \u201d explains st\u00e9phane trachsler , acting general manager for tamoil sa . \u201cthe basic scope of these companies is to deliver the heating oil to the client\u2019s home where it will be stored and burnt for heating . this is relatively unique to switzerland , where heating oil still plays a very important role in heating homes whereas in other countries it has almost disappeared because natural gas or other heating systems are used instead . at the same time the affiliates also sell gasoline and diesel to larger end consumers that have their own tanks and pumps to refill their trucks and cars . \u201d\nin retail , the company operates a network of 257 service stations , 107 of which have convenience stores ; overall , tamoil sa has a 6 . 2 % share of the swiss market . in a climate of aggressive price competition and negative market growth , the company has been focusing on developing incentives to protect market share , and improvements in its convenience store operation , to boost earnings from non - fuel sales .\nresellers and final users are supported by a skilled and experienced team that provides technical service through visits , lab analyses , training activities and technical documentation . the quality of tamoil lubricants is widely recognised , and endorsed by official approvals from car , truck and powertrain makers ( o . e . m . ) such as : porsche , mercedes , audi - volkswagen , volvo - renault - mack , zf and voith .\ntamoil\u2019s trading activities have been extended into a diversified portfolio of products such as petrochemicals and olefins ( pygas , methanol , crude c4 , propylene , polyethylene , sulphur and urea ) , products it now supplies direct to end - consumers in europe , the usa , the middle east and asia . the company is also active in fuel oil and naphtha , and is looking into other markets such as bio diesel and lng .\nthe oilinvest group is a major player in the european downstream oil industry . playing a vital role at every stage of the value chain , our two main brands tamoil and hem employ around 1000 people , sell in excess of 10 million tons of fuel products every year and generate an annual gross turnover of \u20ac 12 . 7 billion . wholly owned by the libyan state , its head office is at the hague in the netherlands .\ntamoil italia s . p . a began in 1986 , when a private investor acquired amoco\u2019s entire italian operation , consisting of a refinery in cremona and a network of service stations . in 1988 , it was acquired by the oilinvest group . the company\u2019s recent history has seen two major moves , driven by developments in the industry and pressures in the wider economy : the closure of cremona refinery , and a refocusing of the company\u2019s strategy toward logistics and retailing .\ntamoil is the brand name of the libyan - backed oilinvest b . v . which was established by the libyan state to invest in downstream assets in europe . within the three years following its creation in 1988 , the group built a portfolio of activities through the acquisition of various refining and marketing assets across europe . its business has evolved around three major national hubs and each of these operates in a semi - autonomous manner and all have developed their own strategies\nlibya ' s acquisition of the tamoil brand in 1988 formed part of a pattern of national oil companies buying refining and marketing assets in developed markets to serve as an outlet for their crude oil production . oilinvest originally functioned as a front for the libyan government , with the national oil corporation ( noc ) holding a 70 percent stake alongside the libyan arab external bank ( 15 % ) and the libyan investment authority ( lia ) , with 15 % . [ 4 ]\ntoday , of the 260 tamoil service stations in switzerland , 108 of them have a shop or a grocer\u2019s shop on the motorway network . in doing so , the reception of clients is of utmost importance and we endeavour to develop a warm atmosphere , good quality services as well as innovative commercial promotional campaigns irrespective of where we are located . furthermore , the management of a service station is now a particularly complex activity , which requires the supervisors to have some experience in the retail trade .\nthe oilinvest group dates back to 1988 , and the consolidation of various european energy investments that had been made by the libyan state . the tamoil brand was launched with the acquisition of an italian refinery and retail network , and grown swiftly through expansion in italy and extension to switzerland in 1990 , germany in 1991 , spain in 1992 and the netherlands in 1993 . a foothold in egypt in 1993 was followed by expansion into numerous african countries , before the entire african business was sold to another libyan company .\nthe decision to transform cremona into a modern logistics hub reflected the new reality : that it\u2019s now competitive supply and storage logistics that determine market ranking and performance . after a round of vigorous cost - cutting , tamoil purchased 24 % of continentale , representing 14 . 4 % of sigemi - three tank farms connected by about 150km of pipelines , enabling a secure and modern logistics hub in the heart of italy\u2019s industrial heartland - the po valley . this new capability helped in the negotiation of a number of long term supply contracts .\nthe group is present in several european countries and in all parts of the downstream oil industry , including : the supply and trading of crude oil and refined products ; shipping ; refining of crude oil ; storage and distribution ; marketing and retailing ; lubricants ; and bunkering . they operate refineries in italy ( cremona ) , and switzerland ( collombey ) . [ 2 ] in 2007 , tamoil owned more than 3 , 000 service stations in europe , mainly located in italy , as well as oil refineries in italy , switzerland , spain and germany . [ 3 ]\nin a strategy consistent with the wider oilinvest group , tamoil sa plans to continue to increase its presence within the retail and wholesale sectors of the swiss market , where it currently has a network of 266 service stations , a sales volume of 1 . 2 million tons of petroleum products , a fully owned network of regional distributors , 12 tank farms and a total storage capacity of 1 . 3 million m3 . the company remains fully committed to its workforce and to serving its clients , partners and its other stakeholders in order to maintain a strong and vibrant presence in switzerland .\nafter acquiring the refinery during 1990 , tamoil sa carried out major developments to its technical infrastructure and introduced modern production techniques . by 2004 the construction of the refinery\u2019s total residue conversion units was completed in a project that also included a catalytic cracking unit that converts residues into high value light products . the facility boasts some 90 storage tanks with a total combined capacity of 795 , 000 cubic metres for crude oil and products . the collombey refinery is one of only two refineries in switzerland and the only domestic refiner with its own branded retail network . the refinery is able to account for as much as 20 per cent of the total products inland sales in switzerland and has played a key role in the country\u2019s oil sector .\n\u201cwe have had the chance to develop very strong logistic assets all over switzerland . tamoil sa has access to pipeline infrastructure as well the tank farm in geneva . within the western part of the country we also have the use of several tank farms . we have obviously a strong position around the refinery , because there is no other logistics infrastructure in the area except our own , \u201d st\u00e9phane trachsler says . \u201cin the german speaking part of the country we have tank farms in bern , basel , zurich and eastern switzerland and these logistics allow us to import easily product from various sources of supply . product is brought in either by pipeline or by barge on the river rhine to basel or directly by train arriving from germany or other regions via train directly to our inland tank farms . these strong logistic assets allow us to be competitive in all regions of switzerland . \u201d\noilinvest , a european refiner majority - owned by libya ' s national oil corporation , has long fought a battle on two fronts : battling falling margins and political revolution .\noilinvest , a european refiner majority - owned by libya ' s national oil corporation , has fought a battle on two fronts .\nrefineries have struggled in recent years to stay afloat on falling margins , particularly in europe . add to that a political revolution at home that led to a near shutdown of the industry supplying most of oilinvest ' s feedstock and raised the threat of sanctions .\none year later , the company has emerged intact and hopes to reinvent itself to start turning a profit , said fuad krekshi , the chairman of oilinvest .\nwe are reviewing our strategy and we ' re going through a process of restructuring the group ,\nsaid mr krekshi on the sidelines of a conference in dubai .\nthe aim now is to change this company into a profit - making organisation .\nlibyan authorities bought the newly created company and expanded it to include 3 , 000 petrol stations and three refineries spanning germany , switzerland and italy , fuelling the growth with 250 , 000 barrels per day of sweet crude from the national oil corporation .\nbut european refiners struggled after the 2008 oil price spike to compete with newer mega - refineries on the us gulf coast , india and the middle east . oilinvest shut down its italian refinery . when last year ' s libyan uprising led western powers to target the gaddafi regime with sanctions and asset freezes , oilinvest created a foundation co - owned by the dutch government to shelter the company , said mr krekshi .\nnow the firm is back to its original structure of 70 per cent ownership by the national oil corporation and 30 per cent by other libyan government entities . it is evaluating how to cut costs and move away from refining to the more reliable retail sector .\nthe outlook in europe is improving but remains crowded , so oilinvest will concentrate an expansion in mediterranean africa , said mr krekshi .\neurope was the most logical thing because of proximity , because of demand , because of trade relations ,\nhe said .\nbut today , competition in europe is quite diverse , so we are looking at various parts of the world . africa , the mediterranean region , is the most logical where it comes to proximity , so that ' s what we ' re focusing on .\nthe italian downstream market has been hallmarked by oversupply and inadequate demand for many years . the euro - crisis of 2011 brought things to a head . with demand at the pumps dropping significantly in those years , while pressure from low - cost producers in india and china increased , the decision was taken to cease refining at cremona , and re - orient the company to reflect the new competitive environment .\nin retail , meanwhile , the company began rationalising its network , focusing attention and investment on improving large , owned , automated stations , while withdrawing from a number of smaller , unprofitable sites . various optimisation projects are in progress , to make these core stations among the best in the market : direct management , automation and micro - pricing , motorway optimisation , eni multicard acceptance and electronic coupon systems .\noilinvest ( netherlands ) b . v . wtc the hague prinses margrietplantsoen 92 2595 br the hague the netherlands telephone : + 31 70 205 9000\nthe group is now headquartered in the hague . through its portfolio of companies , the oilinvest group supplies , trades , refines and sells petroleum products in italy , germany , switzerland , spain and the netherlands , and has a trading operation based in cyprus .\nhistorically oilinvest crude has been sourced primarily from the national oil corporation of libya . our affiliates now also trade and market crude and fuel products from suppliers and countries all around the world .\nwe thrive only through our business relationships . we work constantly to develop closer synergies between our affiliate companies , and to deliver a reliable , flexible and responsive service which offers clear benefits to our business partners .\nwe know that in a mature commodity industry , differentiation is hard to achieve : we place our trust in our people . by attracting the best , training them to optimise their capabilities , and helping them find the best possible place to capitalise on those capabilities , we maximise our productivity as an organisation , innovate more effectively , and ultimately deliver greater satisfaction to our customers .\nand customer satisfaction is key . because it is only by delivering on our promises to customers wherever we operate that we can achieve the sustainable profitability that generates value to be put to the benefit of future generations .\nthe oilinvest group makes investments based on clearly defined commercial and strategic criteria . our goal is to achieve long - term growth , profitability and stability , through operational efficiencies , improved synergies , and careful and considered expansion of our geographical footprint and productive activities .\nroger tamraz is an international banker and venture capital investor who has had an active international business career since the early 1960s .\nmr . tamraz was born in cairo , egypt to lebanese parents , and grew up speaking fluent english , french and arabic .\nhis early schooling was at the prestigious english school in cairo . he subsequently attended the american university in cairo , a phd program at cambridge university , and the institut europ\u00e9en d\u2019administration ( insead ) in fontainebleau , france . he concluded his education by earning an mba degree from harvard business school in 1966 . his classmates at harvard included many future leaders in western and international governments and businesses .\nmr . tamraz served for many years as a member of the board of trustees of the american university in cairo , where he endowed a number of named scholarships for egyptian students of exceptional promise . mr . tamraz was nominated as governor of the central bank in 1988 .\nplayed a key role in negotiations for the withdrawal of occupying foreign forces during the 1980s .\nin the early 1990s , after the soviet union loosened its grip on central asia , netoil \u2013 through one of its companies : oil capital ltd . ( ocl ) inc . \u2013 was the originator of the 1 , 100 - mile baku - ceyhan pipeline project , which now moves one million barrels per day of caspian sea crude oil to the mediterranean sea and thus to world markets . netoil negotiated and signed the original pipeline right - of - way transit agreement with the government of turkey . this agreement was essential to the success of the project , which was eventually completed by bp after its purchase of amoco , with which netoil had been cooperating in the central asian area . during this period , netoil also acquired development rights and equity ownership positions in turkmenistan\u2019s blocks i ( offshore ) and iii ( onshore ) two of that country\u2019s major oil and gas producing properties . ( block i was later farmed out to malaysia\u2019s petronas . ) these fields have reserves of 13 trillion cubic feet of gas and 700 million barrels of oil , with 1 , 400 working wells , and currently produce two billion cubic feet per day of natural gas .\nin the early 1980s , netoil became 100 % owner of the meurice hotel group in paris , which owned the meurice , prince de galles and grand hotels , as well as the famed caf\u00e9 de la paix . at the time , the 1 , 000 rooms of these three hotels comprised 25 % of all the luxury hotel rooms in paris . the properties were sold to grand metropolitan hotel corporation of london in the mid - 1980s .\nintra investment company , one of the major sovereign wealth investment companies in the middle east , was created by netoil .\nin 1976 , netoil moved into united states financial markets with its acquisition of bank of the commonwealth , a billion - dollar michigan - based bank with 50 branches . mr . tamraz was the chairman . netoil strengthened and expanded the bank until 1983 , when it was merged into the founding of comerica , inc . , now one of the largest super - regional u . s . bank holding companies . the merger made netoil the largest single shareholder in comerica , which currently has assets of $ 64 billion and a market capitalization of $ 5 . 6 billion .\nmea is lebanon\u2019s national flag carrier , and has been flying since the 1950s . mr . tamraz was the vice - chairman of the airline for a number of years , with special responsibility for its finances , banking relationships and aircraft purchases .\nin the 1970s , netoil conceived , financed and built the well - known 200 - mile long suez \u2013 mediterranean ( sumed ) pipeline in egypt , a pipeline designed to run parallel to the blocked suez canal , which had been closed since the 1967 arab - israeli war . using bechtel corporation as prime contractor , the pipeline , comprised of two parallel 42 - inch lines , was opened in 1978 with a capacity of 1 . 6 million barrels per day . completion of an additional pumping station in 1994 increased capacity to its current 2 . 5 million barrels per day .\nnetoil conceived and financed the itochu - mitsubishi heavy industries chemical methanol plant project , the largest in the world , in jubail , saudi arabia , during the 1973 oil crisis . it continued subsequently for many years as strategic consultants to itochu senior management , especially on middle east energy operations . the methanol project included a five - year , 100 million barrel preferential crude oil supply contract for japan that was signed with the saudi government during the 1973 oil crisis .\nnetoil acquired ownership of cnc , the second - largest shipyard in france , in the early 1970s . this company was one of the early pioneers in the construction of lng vessels for oceangoing natural gas transport , and also specialized in submarines , patrol boats and other military platforms . in addition , the yard constructed very large crude carriers ( vlcc5 ) and conventional bulk cargo vessels for the civilian maritime industry .\nnetoil inc . is a private group of companies operating in trade and investment ventures worldwide with particular emphasis in the fields of energy and finance , had been in business internationally since the 1960s .\nthe current legal\nnetoil inc .\nentity is an anguilla company formed on 4 september 2007 initially under the legal name of\nmiddle east energy enterprises ltd .\n, with an address for the purposes hereof at babrow\u2019s commercial complex , po box 1341 , the valley , anguilla , anguilla , ai - 2640 . registration no . of the company is 2106992 .\ndubai world trade center \u2013 sheikh zayed road \u2013 dubai , united arab emirates \u2013 p . o . box 9229\ncopyright all right reserved proudly powered by wordpress | theme : newsmagbd by edatastyle .\nthis page was last modified on 30 january 2013 , at 11 : 59 .\noilinvest ( netherlands ) b . v . wtc the hague prinses margrietplantsoen 92 2595 br the hague the netherlands telephone : + 31 70 205 9000 website\nthe oilinvest group has distribution networks in germany , switzerland , italy , the netherlands and spain . some of its activities and sales outlets are also located on the african continent\nnew business model in switzerland based on the buying and selling of finished petroleum products .\nresponsibility , efficiency and profitability are the 3 pillars , which form the basis of our commitment and our operations in the petroleum industry .\nour vision : generate a high performance standard and stay on pole position with the other actors of the swiss market .\nthroughout the last 15 years , our network of service stations has experienced a strong growth in switzerland . the sales have regularly increased as well as our market shares . today , the outcome achieved enables us to be one of the most important petroleum companies nationwide .\nthat\u2019s why in switzerland , most of our sales outlets have a franchise agreement with major retail chains such as valora , restoshop and spar .\nthat it was stopping work at the site and letting go of 238 workers at the beginning of the year . hopes have not been high of saving the site .\n\u201ci am not exactly the red cross , nor i am really emotional about this company which even bears my name , but i simply believe , economically speaking , that this refinery could be profitable , \u201d said tamraz , speaking exclusively to urltoken on the phone from beijing , china , about his intentions about the refinery situated in the canton of valais , in the west of the country .\nwhich produced 55 , 000 barrels - per - day , is one of only two oil refineries in switzerland ; the other is located at cressier , canton neuch\u00e2tel .\n\u201ci have taken the decision in the past 48 hours and i have just informed the valais authorities via my lawyer , \u201d the businessman said , in a change to his earlier stated intention not to buy the refinery or the 311 service stations which bear the logo .\n\u201cthe important thing when running a refinery is to know how to buy your crude oil . if you buy it cheaply , you can\u2019t lose . right at the moment the price is dropping and i can\u2019t see it increasing anytime soon , \u201d tamraz explained , adding that he did not believe in the reason , financial losses , given for work stopping at the site , especially as for 25 years of its 30 year history , all had been going well .\n, a sovereign fund created in 2006 , worth currently almost $ 70 billion .\nthe problem is that since the fall of ex - libyan leader moammar gaddafi in 2011 no one knows for sure who controls the lia , as there are two rival governments at play .\nsince march offers can be made to the company concerning the site , but none have yet been accepted .\nfor tamraz it\u2019s a question of responsibility . around 20 % of all petroleum products consumed in switzerland arrive via pipelines passing from genoa along the rh\u00f4ne valley and end up collombey . there are thus no transport - related problems . like others in the region , tamraz says it is not good to lose this advantage .\ncanton valais on friday evening confirmed it had received the offer , according to the swiss news agency . it is not the only offer to buy , the two already put forward by the canton not having had any results .\nthe plan to stop work at the refinery was announced on january 13 this year due to financial considerations . a social plan for the employees was announced in may .\nsign up for our free newsletters and get the top stories delivered to your inbox .\nall rights reserved . the content of the website by urltoken is copyrighted . it is intended for private use only . any other use of the website content beyond the use stipulated above , particularly the distribution , modification , transmission , storage and copying requires prior written consent of urltoken . should you be interested in any such use of the website content , please contact us via contact @ urltoken .\nas regards the use for private purposes , it is only permitted to use a hyperlink to specific content , and to place it on your own website or a website of third parties . the urltoken website content may only be embedded in an ad - free environment without any modifications . specifically applying to all software , folders , data and their content provided for download by the urltoken website , a basic , non - exclusive and non - transferable license is granted that is restricted to the one - time downloading and saving of said data on private devices . all other rights remain the property of urltoken . in particular , any sale or commercial use of these data is prohibited .\nthe decision to interrupt refining operations at the 55 , 000 barrel - per - day refinery was taken in the face of increasingly challenging market conditions and a renewed focus on the wholesale and retail sectors of the swiss market . in recent years the swiss refining market has suffered severe market pressures , in line with the difficulties experienced by the wider european refining industry . the pressures experienced by the refining industry in europe can be attributed to higher imports of refined petroleum products , rapidly declining fuel demand and increasing regulatory costs .\nthe magazine can put your products into the hands of senior executives , management and key decision makers , as well as governing bodies and industry associations . eog\u2019s readers are critical to the energy industry - your marketing message can reach qualified readers with real and genuine purchasing and specifying power .\nwe use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website . if you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it .\nlibya is a country located in northern africa that borders the mediterranean sea . until the 1950s , it was regarded as another poor african state , but the discovery of oil greatly increased its wealth , turning it into one of the richest african countries and also increasing its significance in the eyes of western powers . emerging from the colonial era , libya struggled with independence and experienced almost two decades of fragile stability as the united kingdom of libya from 1951 - 1969 . however , the september 1st revolution of 1969 saw colonel muammar gaddafi seize power in a bloodless coup d\u2019\u00e9tat . gaddafi\u2019s libya lasted over 40 years , though recent events have seen the dictator ousted and the ascendance of the constituent assembly - cum - parliament general national congress ( gnc )\nbenghazi was shaken last week by a massive car bombing , an event that was followed by hundreds of people taking to the streets to vent their frustration at a government that has not been able to fill the security vacuum opened by the removal of gaddafi . for a sense of where libyan politics are headed if the country\u2019s present instability continues , one must look to the historical power centers , such as tripolitania and cyrenaica , as well as the geopolitical factors of bordering states and resource distribution . such factors may determine if libya eventually splits into two politically autonomous territories ; namely , tripolitania and cyrenaica .\ngaddafi\u2019s patronage network was structured around both security and the nation\u2019s resources . given his own tribe\u2019s small size , gaddafi had to compensate and thus used members of libya\u2019s largest tribe , the warfalla , as security personnel . in addition , the zuwayya tribe in the oil - rich south would have had to be placated in various ways ( i . e . through being granted a privileged status in gaddafi\u2019s patronage system ) due to their proximity to resources . this importance became clearer during anti - gaddafi protests , when zuwayya members threatened to withhold oil supply due to gaddafi\u2019s violence against protestors . in addition , gaddafi\u2019s treatment of protestors also cost him support of the warfallas , a major security loss .\ngeographically speaking , libya has three regions of significance to both political and agricultural stability . tripolitania and cyrenaica have historically been political rivals . both partnered with axis and allied powers respectively during the second world war . in addition , tension increased considerably post - independence when western powers supported the installation of king emir sayid idris , a cyrenaican , causing much bitterness in tripolitania . when gaddafi seized power in 1969 , feelings of bitterness and joy were reversed . mutual hostility has thus prevented a sense of national unity , further enforced by the geographical layout of the gulf of sirte , which creates physical distance between the two regions , symbolizing their mutual callousness and feelings of being more tripolitanian or cyrenaican than united libyans . finally , the region of fezzan holds some importance for its pastoral culture ( and thus minor agricultural capabilities ) .\nhowever , fezzan\u2019s agrarianism is not enough to feed libya\u2019s population . as one critic explains , most of libya is composed of arid land , which cannot sustain plant life or the growth of crops . the coast is the only area with less dryness . however , waves from the mediterranean sea frequently deposit salt on the coast , killing plant life and preventing the possibility of agriculture . consequently , libya is forced to import food , and it is therefore vital that the production of their resources resume forthwith . it is likely that for long - term economic growth , resumption of resource production will not be enough . as resources such as oil and gas must be exported , political stability will be needed to convince foreign companies to invest in the libyan market .\nas recently as 2005 , however , the libyan government changed the conditions of partnerships with international oil companies , limiting the profits such companies will receive . previously , oil companies had enjoyed profit shares of up to 49 % . under the 2005 changes , this share has been reduced by up to half , and in some cases , oil companies are only granted an extension of their license to explore and profit from libyan oil if they commit to further financial investment into the libyan oil sector . this shift in attitudes from prioritizing positive relations with international oil companies to reducing their profits so as to increase state shares reveals how libya now considers itself a well - established oil state ( thus granting it greater control over its share of oil profits ) . furthermore , the demands of reinvestment made on foreign oil companies illustrates how libya both recognizes the importance of exportation as an almost sole source of profit and the potential for increased oil wealth through further exploration . indeed , the latter likely explains why the state\u2019s national oil company expects oil exploration to be undertaken by all oil companies operating in libya ."]}
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to - moving average action for wockhardt .\nfor further information about wockhardt ' s full shared mission and vision , please click here .\nwockhardt hospitals is associated with partners harvard medical international , an international arm of harvard medical school , usa .\nthe award is accompanied with a certificate allowing wockhardt to use the trademark ` best enterprise\u2019 for marketing purposes .\nindia - based drugmaker wockhardt was the subject of an fda warning letter noting that seven wockhardt facilities are considered out of compliance with current good manufacturing practices .\nthese repeated failures at multiple sites demonstrate your company ' s inadequate oversight and control over the manufacture of drugs ,\nthe fda wrote ; wockhardt said it is addressing the issues .\nwockhardt is a business in transition . new and innovative business models are in motion to make the most of emerging opportunities . a new drive for growth today permeates every mind - set , process and techno - innovation within wockhardt .\nwockhardt\u2019s csr arm under wockhardt foundation has touched in a short period of time , 3 million lives through its various medical and social programmes and initiatives . the foundation is a movement of human values , social awareness and social development .\nwockhardt newspaper advertisements confirming completion of dispatch of notice of postal ballot and postal ballot form to its shar . . .\nindia\u2019s wockhardt has received an fda warning letter for a plant in the u . s . , making an even half - dozen warning letters for seven wockhardt plants , three of which have been banned from shipping to the u . s .\nwockhardt has set up wockhardt biotech park a biopharmaceuticals manufacturing complex located at aurangabad , india . this complex comprises six manufacturing facilities developed as per usfda and emea standards . it has capacity to serve 10\u201315 % of global demand for major biopharmaceuticals .\nhis signature style is much evident in the management processes at wockhardt i . e . open culture , participative management practices , innovations , continuous improvement , speedy response , empowerment and enjoying one\u2019s job - are all hallmarks of wockhardt ' s culture .\nwockhardt has vast international expertise in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals and biopharmaceutical formulations as well as active pharmaceutical ingredients ( api ) .\nthis is the latest in a series of failures by wockhardt to meet the standards of not just fda but other regulators .\nat wockhardt , we are looking at new ways of thinking , new ways of working and new ways to touch people\u2019s lives .\nwockhardt uk is one of the largest generic pharmaceutical companies in the uk and we pride ourselves on our long established heritage . over the years we have been known as weddel , cp pharmaceuticals and finally wockhardt in 2003 , becoming wockhardt uk in 2004 . since the acquisition of cp pharmaceuticals , annual uk turnover continues to grow and we now have a uk workforce of over 350 employees .\nindia\u2019s wockhardt saw its losses widen last year as its burgeoning regulatory issues with the fda continue to chainsaw away at its finances .\nwockhardt has also received the prestigious worldstar award in the field of packaging , this being the highest recognition in the world of packaging .\nwockhardt reported a widened q4 loss , takeda penned a t - cell platform deal , and the fda approved mitsubishi\u2019s als drug radicava .\nwockhardt has been a ' business superbrand ' for two consecutive years - the only pharmaceutical & healthcare company in india to get this rare distinction .\nseen here ( l - r ) wil goodheer , president of the international club of rector , dr . murtaza khorakiwala , managing director , wockhardt\nwockhardt employees also had unofficial notebooks with records of sample preparation for oos investigations , route - of - synthesis experiments and scale - up data .\na keen disciple of \u2018change management\u2019 , dr . habil khorakiwala has single - mindedly steered wockhardt in becoming the first true healthcare group from india . his visionary and astute leadership resulted in wockhardt emerging as a leading pharmaceutical and biotech conglomerate , driven by research and strategic thinking on a global scale .\naccording to wockhardt\u2019s md , dr . murtaza khorakiwala , strategic partnerships are a less capital - intensive way of moving into new territories or acquiring new capabilities . by finding partners with complementary skills , wockhardt endeavours to find smarter ways to grow and in turn create significant value for all its stakeholders .\nwockhardt has embarked on a new and exciting phase of its growth journey . as a global healthcare company , wockhardt has proved its technical excellence by developing patented modified release formulations and other complex and challenging medical technologies . we are committed to the pursuit of excellence in business and in society .\nit ' s strike three for india\u2019s wockhardt , which has had a third plant in its home country banned from exporting to the u . s .\nwockhardt\u2019s core business is innovation . it uses science and technology to develop medicines and other products that improve the quality of millions people\u2019s lives through better health .\nthe fda on friday added wockhardt\u2019s bulk manufacturing plant in ankleshwar , india , to its import alert list , joining plants in waluj and chikalthana that the fda banned in 2013 . the alert does not say why the plant ' s products were banned but wockhardt has a history of manufacturing shortcomings at other plants .\nyou have talked about divestment of stake in wockhardt hospitals , sale of non - core businesses and restructuring of subsidiaries . isn ' t time running out ?\nthe losses were also due to wockhardt ' s long - term hedging instruments that were bought to reduce the interest costs for the company ' s loans .\nwockhardt is a true indian multi - national company with a multi - ethnic workforce of 8600 wockhardt associates from 21 different nationalities globally . it has 3 research centres and 12 manufacturing plants , with businesses ranging from the manufacture and marketing of pharmaceutical and bio - pharmaceutical formulations , active pharmaceutical ingredients ( apis ) and vaccines .\nwockhardt combined voting results of postal ballot ( remote e - voting and postal ballot forms ) pursuant to regulation 44 ( 3 ) of the s . . .\nindia\u2019s wockhardt , which now has a record seven fda warning letters for its plants on three continents , appears to be reaching a breaking point with the agency .\nthe minority stake sale in wockhardt hospitals and restructuring of subsidiaries or other assets will act as a back - up or as an insurance plan for our working capital requirements and the proposed cdr plans . we are talking to multiple partners for wockhardt hospitals for selling a stake and will conclude the deal within a few weeks .\nwockhardt was four times in a row , awarded the prestigious patent award by the government of india , for the \u2018maximum number of patent filings and grants from india\u2019 .\nwockhardt was ranked 76th amongst the world\u2019s top 100 pharmaceutical companies and only the 4th indian pharmaceutical company in this elite 100 group ( scrip 100 , 2011 edition ) .\ndue to global bovine insulin raw material unavailability , wockhardt has no choice but to discontinue the hypurin\u00ae bovine insulin range . unfortunately , despite our best efforts in trying to find an alternative supply of bovine insulin raw material , none has been found . wockhardt regrets any inconvenience this may cause but unfortunately the circumstances are beyond our control .\nwockhardt combined voting results of postal ballot ( e - voting and postal ballot forms ) pursuant to regulation 44 ( 3 ) of the sebi ( li . . .\nif you look at wockhardt as a pharmaceutical company , it was one of the best performing companies in the first nine months of 2008 , excluding foreign currency losses .\nefforts by wockhardt to fix violations at drug plant in wrexham , wales are inadequate according to the us fda which detailed its concerns in a warning letter this week .\nwockhardt works with partners to in - license products in india and out - license products into other regions by capitalising on these collaborative strengths to capture and penetrate new markets .\nthe agency is concerned about wockhardt\u2019s responses to these matters . among other things , although wockhardt was made aware of a major product defect / problem during fda\u2019s march 22 , 2013 inspection at a wockhardt facility located in biotech park , midc area waluj , aurangabad , india , you did not take appropriate actions to resolve the \u201ctrial\u201d sample injection problem discussed above at the biotech park facility or elsewhere within wockhardt\u2019s organization . senior management is responsible for ensuring the quality , safety , and integrity of your firm\u2019s products . implementing adequate controls to prevent the manipulation of laboratory data , assuring timely investigation and resolution of product defects , and preventing distribution of defective products are all fundamental aspects of these responsibilities .\nwockhardt ? s core business is innovation . it uses science and technology to develop medicines and other products that improve the quality of millions people ? s lives through better health .\nconsidering the strong technical position of wockhardt on charts , i ' d advise investors to buy its stock with a target of rs 760 and a stop loss of rs 714 .\nwockhardt is a true indian pharmaceutical multinational with full - fledged operations in several countries , including us , uk , ireland and france . in an exclusive interaction with the dollar business , dr . murtaza khorakiwala , managing director of wockhardt group , talks about the company\u2019s innovative business models that are in motion to make the most of emerging opportunities across the globe .\nwockhardt is the 4th company in the world to have developed recombinant insulin , wosulin - from concept to market stage . it also developed a patented delivery device \u2018pen\u2019 for wosulin injections .\nwockhardt ltd . , incorporated in the year 1999 , is a mid cap company ( having a market cap of rs 7000 . 66 crore ) operating in pharmaceuticals and health care sector .\nwockhardt is the 4th company in the world to have developed recombinant insulin , wosulin \u2013 from concept to market stage . it also developed a patented delivery device ? pen ? for wosulin injections .\ndr . habil khorakiwala strongly advocates that the only way towards fast growth is to be ' customer focussed ' . this customer - centric approach has filtered down to every decision and action in wockhardt .\nwockhardt incorporated in 1999 , is engaged the pharmaceutical and biotechnology segments . the company ? s 14 manufacturing plants are located in india , uk , ireland , us , and are compli . . .\nthe state\u2013of\u2013the\u2013art biotech plant in aurangabad has six dedicated manufacturing facilities for biopharmaceutical bulk as well as recombinant formulations . the wockhardt biotech park has created its own benchmark in manufacturing recombinant products with world\u2013class technology .\nwockhardt is in the forefront of intellectual property creation with 1 , 733 patents filed till date , of which 228 patents have been granted . our capability and commitment in pursuing intellectual property has been recognised by the government of india for four years in a row , with an award for the maximum number of \u2018patent filings and grants from india\u2019 . wockhardt is determined to create benchmarks for a promising future .\nwockhardt ? s subsidiaries are located in the us , uk , ireland and france . the company has market presence in formulations , bio\u2013pharmaceuticals , nutrition products , vaccines and active pharmaceutical ingredients ( apis ) .\nfinding wockhardt a promising stock with surety of its delivering solid returns ahead , i ' d advise investors to buy its stock with an intraday target of rs 760 and a stop loss of rs 714 .\nwockhardt ltd . \u2019s regulatory troubles continued apace this week , with the release of yet another warning letter from the fda , the second such letter this calendar year . the india - based . . .\nwockhardt is in the forefront of intellectual property creation with 1 , 411 patents filed till date , of which 145 patents have been granted . our capability and commitment in pursuing intellectual property has been recognized by the government of india for three years in a row , with an award for the maximum number of ? patent filings and grants from india ? . wockhardt is determined to create benchmarks for a promising future .\nthe company holds strong position in leading markets such as europe and united states , which contributes 65 % to wockhardt ' s revenue . the company has two subsidiaries negma lerads , france and morton grove pharmaceuticals , usa .\nwockhardt has proved its technical excellence by developing patented modified release formulations and recombinant biotechnology products . it has a multi\u2013disciplinary r & d programme with more than 550 scientists , including over 100 doctorates , in the areas of :\nthe food and drug administration ( fda ) said wockhardt\u2019s response to the inspection \u2013 which it received late last year - was \u2018inadequate\u2019 and advised it to hire a consultant to help it bring the facility up to code .\nall of wockhardt ' s u . s . targeted manufacturing facilities are under some kind of fda oversight , but the indian generics maker got a new product approved for the u . s . market by using a contractor .\nthe beleaguered indian drug manufacturer wockhardt is in trouble again with the us food and drug administration ( fda ) , this time for destroying current good manufacturing practice ( cgmp ) documents , among a list of other major violations .\nwockhardt has proved its technical excellence by developing patented modified release formulations and recombinant biotechnology products . it has a multi - disciplinary r & d programme with more than 607 scientists , including over 80 doctorates , in the areas of :\nh abil khorakiwala , executive chairman of wockhardt , says he has seen many ups and downs in his business since he inherited drug trading firm worli chemicals many decades ago and transformed it into india ' s sixth largest drug company .\nsitting in his plush ninth floor office at the wockhardt headquarters at the bandra kurla complex , khorakiwala , 66 , talks to shyamal majumdar and p b jayakumar on the reasons for seeking corporate debt restructuring , and the road ahead .\nwockhardt aspires to create a healthier world . its strategic vision of \u2018more & more with less & less\u2019 has transformed into new ways of thinking , a new journey for growth , medical breakthroughs for patients and continuing value for all stakeholders .\nwockhardt was hit with a seventh fda warning letter , china ' s fda chief pledged to speed up approvals of foreign drugs , and an indian court ruled on patent cases concerning copycats of herceptin and two on - patent bayer blockbusters .\nwockhardt chairman habil khorakiwala last year told investors the company hoped to get those two plants again approved for u . s . exports in 2016 . the remarks came a day after the indian drugmaker reported that sales in the u . s . last fiscal year were off by 50 % . in its latest annual report , wockhardt reported that total revenues for the company were off about 6 % to $ 674 million but didn\u2019t break out its u . s . sales .\nnew delhi : the us food and drug administration ( us fda ) has issued a warning letter to wockhardt for violating current good manufacturing practice norms , including its failure to ensure proper clothing for workers at its ankleshwar plant in gujarat .\nthe state - of - the - art biotech plant in aurangabad has six dedicated manufacturing facilities for biopharmaceutical bulk as well as recombinant formulations . the wockhardt biotech park has created its own benchmark in manufacturing recombinant products with world - class technology .\nwockhardt uk are pleased to confirm to concerned patients that migril\u00ae tablets are fully available with good stock levels to ensure committed supply . patients should visit their healthcare professional to discuss treatment options . pharmacists can order migril\u00ae tablets from the usual wholesalers .\nin the annual report , wockhardt noted that the fda had observations after inspection of four of its plants , including the ankleshwar facility , as well as its plants in chikalthana and waluj , where it said remediation efforts were still under way .\nuly 22 - 31 , 2013 simultaneous inspections of your pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities , wockhardt limited ( fei 3002808503 ) located at l - 1 , m . i . d . c . area , chikalthana , aurangabad , maharashtra , india , and wockhardt limited ( fei 3004540156 ) located at b - 15 / 2 , m . i . d . c . area , waluj , aurangabad , maharashtra , india , investigators from the u . s . food and drug administration ( fda ) identifi\nlast month , the us drug regulator found seven violations of manufacturing standards at sun pharmaceutical industries ltd\u2019s formulations plant in mohali , punjab . also , the us food and drug administration had issued a warning to wockhardt for violating current good manufacturing practice norms .\nin the pharma space , wockhardt is a promising stock with surety of its delivering solid returns ahead , therefore needs to be bought around levels rs 725 - 720 wherein keeping a short - term target at rs 775 and a stop loss below rs 702 .\nwockhardt has 3 research centres globally with over 607 scientists of which over 80 are doctorates . its multi - disciplinary research activities encompass pharmaceutical formulations , biopharmaceutical bulk and formulations , novel drug delivery system , new drug discovery programme and process engineering for active pharmaceutical ingredients .\nwockhardt is a global pharmaceutical and biotechnology organisation , providing affordable , high - quality medicines for a healthier world . it is india\u2019s leading research - based global healthcare enterprise with relevance in the fields of pharmaceuticals , biotechnology and a chain of advanced super speciality hospitals .\nthe u . s . food and drug administration ( fda ) inspected your drug manufacturing facility , wockhardt limited , plot no . 138 g . i . d . c . estate district bharuch , ankleshwar , gujarat , from december 7 to 15 , 2015 .\nin a warning letter issued by the fda , products from morton grove pharmaceuticals , a wockhardt limited subsidiary , will still be available in the market but new approvals will be withheld until regulatory compliance issues are addressed . morton grove manufactures topical and oral liquid drugs .\ntdb : could you give us some insights into the journey of wockhardt group ? dr . murtaza khorakiwala ( mk ) : wockhardt ranks amongst india\u2019s leading pharma and biotech companies with a global footprint and a strong r & d focus . it traces its roots back to the 1960s when the khorakiwala family bought a pharma company that primarily manufactured medicines for common cold and cough . till 1992 , the company centred its operations towards becoming a major player in the indian pharma industry . thereafter , it concentrated on becoming a global drug maker .\nin the letter to wockhardt chairman and group ceo habil khorakiwala , the us fda said inspectors during inspection from 7 to 15 december 2015 , found \u201csignificant violations\u201d of current good manufacturing practice ( cgmp ) regulations for finished pharmaceuticals as well as for active pharmaceutical ingredients ( api ) .\nwockhardt ' s facility in maharashtra , india , has received a good manufacturing practice certificate from the uk ' s medicines and healthcare products regulatory agency after it passed inspection requirements . the generics and antibiotics maker has previously been banned by uk and us regulators due to gmp violations .\ntdb : what role have acquisitions played in wockhardt\u2019s growth ? mk : acquisitions have helped wockhardt continuously strengthen its presence in the global market . in 1998 , we acquired merind , a former affiliate of merck sharp & dohme of us . this enabled the company to penetrate into new therapeutic areas like corticosteroids , psychiatry and neurology . the same year , wockhardt also acquired uk - based wallis laboratory . later in 2003 , it took over cp pharmaceuticals , another uk - based company , thereby gaining access to a large customer base of hospitals under the national health service ( nhs ) . largely due to these highly successful acquisitions , today , it is the largest indian pharmaceutical company in uk . expansion through acquisitions continued in 2004 when we acquired the brands , businesses and marketing infrastructure of esparma gmbh of germany , followed by the purchase of us - based morton grove and france - based negma laboratories . today wockhardt\u2019s manufacturing facilities , with capabilities for both finished dosage formulations and active pharmaceutical ingredients ( apis ) , are spread across india , us and uk . the company has subsidiaries in us , uk and mexico , and marketing offices in africa , russia , central and southeast asia . such has been the diversification that india , which in 2000 contributed to about 78 % of wockhardt\u2019s business , now contributes just about 32 % to the total revenue . the rest 68 % comes from overseas markets .\ntdb : today antimicrobial resistance ( amr ) is being considered as a major problem globally . however , wockhardt is amongst the top pharma giants that have vowed to eradicate it . can you elaborate a bit more on this ? mk : today , globally , amr is responsible for more than 0 . 7 million deaths annually and the number is slated to increase to 10 million by 2050 . due to amr , the additional healthcare cost per year is approximately $ 4 billion , globally . moreover , it has resulted in a collateral damage \u2013 the ability of the global healthcare system to manage various surgeries , organ transplants , etc . , has been compromised . wockhardt\u2019s drug discovery programme focuses on finding novel solutions to this growing threat and has achieved significant successes in fulfiling these needs . with five new drugs accorded qualified infectious disease product ( qidp ) status , wockhardt aspires for global leadership in antibiotics .\nwockhardt ' s 12 manufacturing plants are located in india , uk , ireland , us , and are compliant to international regulatory standards including us fda and uk mhra . these manufacturing plants are multi - technology and can manufacture all the dosage forms including sterile products as well as products with lyophilised dosage forms .\ndr . habil khorakiwala is the founder chairman & group ceo of wockhardt limited , a company he founded in the early 1960s . he holds a masters in pharmaceutical science from purdue university , and has participated in an advanced management programme at harvard business school , usa . he is also the recipient of an honorary doctorate from purdue university , usa .\nheadquatered in mumbai , india , wockhardt has full - fledged operations in the usa , uk , ireland and france . it also has its marketing presence in emerging markets of russia , brazil , mexico , vietnam , philippines , nigeria , kenya , ghana , tanzania , uganda , nepal , myanmar , sri lanka , mauritius , lebanon and kuwait .\nwockhardt ltd is a global pharmaceutical and biotechnology organization providing affordable high - quality medicines for a healthier world . the company is india ' s leading research - based global healthcare enterprise with relevance in the fields of pharmaceuticals biotechnology and a chain of advanced super speciality hospitals . the company has twelve manufacturing locations and there are five locati . . . > more\nthe fourth plant was a new sterile injectables facility in shendra that wockhardt saw as its best shot at restoring a u . s . business devastated by the fda product bans . but the company earlier this year said the fda found issues during an inspection to determine if it was ready for u . s . approval . - find the import alert here\nfinally , we note again that the cgmp violations listed in this letter include similar violations to those cited in the wl 320 - 13 - 21 , issued on july 18 , 2013 . it is apparent that wockhardt is not implementing global and sustainable corrective actions . it is essential that your firm implement a robust quality system . we remind you that you are responsible for ensuring that your firm\u2019s drug manufacturing operations comply with applicable requirements and produce acceptable quality drugs . fda strongly recommends that wockhardt\u2019s executive management immediately undertake a comprehensive and global assessment of your manufacturing operations to ensure that your systems and processes , and ultimately , the drug products you manufacture , conform to fda requirements for safety , efficacy , and quality .\nin addition , our investigator discovered that some of the \u201ctrial\u201d injection data was not kept on the hplc hard drives because your firm deleted it . your firm\u2019s management confirmed that the files were deleted as part of an internal audit conducted as a result of the march 2013 fda inspection at your nearby wockhardt limited facility located in waluj ( fei : 3005289335 ) .\nthe agency followed the earlier bans up with a warning letter that criticized the drugmaker for hiding failed testing results and manipulating tests to make it appear that drug batches had met fda standards when they hadn\u2019t . the fda said wockhardt employees at the waluj plant had tried to destroy records and lied to inspectors about having giving them access to all drug manufacturing areas .\nwockhardt incorporated in 1999 , is engaged the pharmaceutical and biotechnology segments . the company ? s 14 manufacturing plants are located in india , uk , ireland , us , and are compliant to international regulatory standards including us fda and uk mhra . these manufacturing plants are multi\u2013technology and can manufacture all the dosage forms including sterile products as well as products with lyophilised dosage forms .\nwe are particularly concerned about your inability to implement a robust and sustainable quality system . the findings from our current inspections include repeat citations from fda\u2019s inspection of the wockhardt waluj , aurangabad , india facility conducted in march 2013 . these repeated observations and citations indicate that your quality unit is not exercising its responsibilities and may not have the appropriate authority or ability to carry out its responsibilities .\nlaw360 , new york ( march 7 , 2017 , 8 : 14 pm est ) - - the u . s . food and drug administration once again scolded drugmaker wockhardt for testing and record - keeping issues at a subsidary ' s plant , an issue that\u2019s caused trouble for the drugmaker in the past , and chastised a washington smoked salmon maker for listeria found in its facility .\nwockhardt ltd . key products / revenue segments include pharmaceuticals which contributed rs 2146 . 00 crore to sales value ( 93 . 40 % of total sales ) , licence fees which contributed rs 114 . 41 crore to sales value ( 4 . 97 % of total sales ) , sale of services which contributed rs 37 . 11 crore to sales value ( 1 . 61 % of total sales ) for the year ending 31 - mar - 2017 .\nwockhardt\u2019s founder chairman and group ceo , dr . habil khorakiwala says , \u201ca decade ago , i saw a changing world that i believed would present us with large - scale future opportunities in the field of pharmaceuticals and biotechnology . we steered our business model to leverage our research capabilities in providing innovative solutions and by constantly upgrading our world - class manufacturing facilities . we ventured outside india systematically and positioned ourselves mainly in the european and the us markets , which currently generates over 76 % of our revenues . \u201d\ntdb : medical tourism is gaining momentum in india . what can be done to make india more attractive to patients from across the world ? mk : india is not only price - competitive compared to other south - east asian countries but is also high on the skill index . this has resulted in a large influx of international patients , over the last quarter of a century . currently , a reasonable amount of business is coming to metros such as bengaluru , hyderabad , chennai , delhi and mumbai , largely from the third world countries . it is estimated that roughly 5 % of the business of high - end tertiary care hospitals in metros and tier i cities comes from global patients . at wockhardt hospitals , business from international patients is rapidly rising at a pace of 60 - 70 % every year . at our hospitals in south and north mumbai , international patients constitute a substantial portion of our business . wockhardt has been able to reach out to various under - served geographies and is also privileged to leverage the wockhardt brand and network . our clinical acumen and credibility makes us stand out from the crowd . the two major markets of medical value travel are the underdeveloped interiors of the african subcontinent and the middle east . this constitutes about half of the medical value travellers arriving in india . india must look at it as an activity of creating dollar tourism and follow programmes created by countries such as thailand . the issuance and of medical visas should be increased considerably and specific facilities should be created with help from the private sector to generate high - value medical tourism .\ntdb : besides india and uk , which other markets are of importance to you and where are you looking to expand ? mk : when it comes to overseas markets , us contributes significantly , after uk . at the same time , emerging markets in asia , africa , cis and latin america \u2013 where wockhardt has a portfolio of more than 50 products with a strong network of more than 65 regional partners \u2013 are important as well . we are currently looking to expand into the fast - growing and strategically important emerging markets .\nuntil all corrections have been completed and fda has confirmed corrections of the violations and your firm\u2019s compliance with cgmp , fda may withhold approval of any new applications or supplements listing your firm as a drug product manufacturer . in addition , your failure to correct these violations may result in fda refusing admission of articles manufactured at wockhardt limited ( fei 3002808503 ) located at l - 1 , m . i . d . c . area , chikalthana , aurangabad , maharashtra , india and wockhardt limited ( fei 3004540156 ) located in b - 15 / 2 , m . i . d . c . area , waluj , aurangabad maharashtra , india into the united states under section 801 ( a ) ( 3 ) of the act , 21 u . s . c . 381 ( a ) ( 3 ) . the articles may be subject to refusal of admission pursuant to section 801 ( a ) ( 3 ) of the act , 21 u . s . c . 381 ( a ) ( 3 ) , in that the methods and controls used in their manufacture do not appear to conform to cgmp within the meaning of section 501 ( a ) ( 2 ) ( b ) of the act , 21 u . s . c . 351 ( a ) ( 2 ) ( b ) .\nnone of the facilities inspected since june 2014 ( 33 months ago ) and subsequently receiving warning letters have had resolution . since gdufa , the nine resolutions done took an average of ~ 500 days post warning letter issuance . cadila healthcare\u2019s moraiya unit ( 426 days ) looks poised to be resolved soon post its recent re\u2010audit that had no fda observations . while data suggests that sun pharmas\u2019 halol unit ( 432 days ) and dr reddy\u2019s ( 474 days ) are closer to resolution timeframe , the concern is that the warning letters are not easy to resolve . other facilities of listed companies under import alert due to inspections post gdufa include wockhardt\u2019s 4 units , ipca\u2019s units and sun pharma\u2019s karkhadi unit , the edelweiss report added .\ntdb : where do these five qidp designated drugs currently stand in the drug development cycle ? mk : the five qidp - designated novel antibacterial drugs ( wck 771 , wck 2349 , wck 4873 , wck 4282 and wck 5222 ) , are in advanced stages of clinical development . they belong to four different classes of antibiotics . each of these new antibiotics has a distinct mechanism of action , making them active against multidrug - resistant pathogens responsible for serious infections . wockhardt\u2019s new antibiotics would be useful in the treatment of bloodstream infections , pneumonia , surgical wound infections , community respiratory infections and pneumonia caused due to ventilators . all these products have the potential to significantly reduce the mortality and morbidity attributed to life - threatening infections in both hospital and community settings .\nfailure to correct these violations and deviations may also result in fda continuing to refuse admission of articles manufactured at wockhardt limited , plot no . 138 g . i . d . c . estate district bharuch , ankleshwar , gujarat , into the united states under section 801 ( a ) ( 3 ) of the fd & c act , 21 u . s . c . 381 ( a ) ( 3 ) . under the same authority , articles may be subject to refusal of admission , in that the methods and controls used in their manufacture do not appear to conform to cgmp within the meaning of section 501 ( a ) ( 2 ) ( b ) of the fd & c act , 21 u . s . c . 351 ( a ) ( 2 ) ( b ) .\nuntil all corrections have been completed and fda has confirmed corrections of the violations and your firm\u2019s compliance with cgmp , fda may withhold approval of any new applications or supplements listing your firm as a drug product manufacturer . in addition , your failure to correct these violations may result in fda continuing to refuse admission of articles manufactured at wockhardt limited located at biotech park , plot h - 14 / 2 , m . i . d . c . area waluj , aurangabad , india into the united states under section 801 ( a ) ( 3 ) of the act , 21 u . s . c . 381 ( a ) ( 3 ) . the articles may be subject to refusal of admission pursuant to section 801 ( a ) ( 3 ) of the act , 21 u . s . c . 381 ( a ) ( 3 ) , in that the methods and controls used in their manufacture do not appear to conform to cgmp within the meaning of section 501 ( a ) ( 2 ) ( b ) of the act , 21 u . s . c . 351 ( a ) ( 2 ) ( b ) .\ntdb : what opportunities and challenges do you foresee for indian pharma companies in foreign markets ? mk : india is likely to gain its fair share of global opportunities that are currently emerging around biosimilars . indian biotech companies are building capabilities in development and manufacturing of biosimilars . the development of biosimilars is more challenging than the development of small - molecule generics due to the greater complexity of biological drugs and the complex manufacturing process . it is because of this inherent complexity that the production , approval and uptake of biosimilars follow a different trajectory than that of the existing generic drugs market . we recognised this opportunity early and went through the learning curve with high involvement and commitment . in fact , our products have been well received by clinicians as well as patients in over 25 countries around the globe . another area of opportunity for india is new drug discovery research . while it\u2019s at a nascent stage , new drug discovery research by indian fraternity is gaining momentum on the global landscape . the indian pharma industry has reached mid - to - late - stage global clinical development in areas of diabetes , respiratory diseases , immunology and oncology . the global antibiotic scenario has deteriorated considerably due to rising resistance to existing medication , lack of new medicines and an increase in new resistant organisms . this became more complicated when most pharmaceutical majors distanced themselves from the anti - infective development research and moved towards the chronic illness space . against this backdrop , wockhardt discovery engaged itself in the pursuit of developing new antibiotics with the vision of targeting the realm of unmet medical needs . two decades of research yielded five major drugs . though very rewarding , new drug development is a lengthy , complex and expensive process , entrenched with a high degree of uncertainty .\nlimited located at biotech park , plot h - 14 / 2 , m . i . d . c . area waluj , aurangabad , india , investigators from the u . s . food and drug administration ( fda ) identifi\ned significant violations of current good manufacturing practice ( cgmp ) regulations for finished pharmaceuticals , title 21 , code of federal regulations , parts 210 and 211 , and documented that your firm withheld truthful information , and delayed and limited the inspection . these violations cause your drug products to be adulterated within the meaning of section 501 ( a ) ( 2 ) ( b ) and 501 ( j ) of the federal food , drug , and cosmetic act ( the act ) , 21 u . s . c . 351 ( a ) ( 2 ) ( b ) and 351 ( j ) , in that the methods used in , or the facilities or controls used for , their manufacture , processing , packing , or holding do not conform to , or are not operated or administered in conformity with , cgmp , and in that your drug products have been manufactured , processed , packed , or held in an establishment and the owner or operator has delayed , denied , or limited an inspection , or has refused to permit entry or inspection , respectively .\nwe have conducted a detailed review of your firm\u2019s response of april 9 , 2013 and note that it lacks sufficient corrective actions .\n1 . your firm repeatedly delayed , denied , limited an inspection or refused to permit the fda inspection . examples are as follows :\non march 18 , 2013 , an fda investigator identified the presence of torn raw data records in the waste area and asked one of your firm\u2019s qa officers to remove these torn raw data records for the investigator\u2019s review . this qa officer presented the fda investigator with approximately 20 paper records , none of which included raw data entries identified in the waste area earlier during the inspection . the fda investigator asked three times if there were any more records found in the waste area , and the qa officer responded to each question ,\nno , this is all of the records\u201d . the fda investigator then re - visited the waste area and found that the raw data records had been removed and placed in a different holding bag . these records included raw data testing worksheets from anti - microbial effectiveness studies , controlled master batch records for\n)\n, equipment calibration records , and stability protocol records . because you provided some , but not all , of the records requested by the investigator that fda had the authority to inspect , you limited access to or copying of records for the fda inspection . because you directed fda investigators away from the requested documents , and because the fda investigator was impeded by having to locate and reassemble torn records that fda had requested and had the authority to inspect , you delayed the inspection .\non march 18 , 2013 , an fda investigator identified the presence of unlabeled and partially labeled vials in the laboratory glassware washing area . when the investigator asked a qc analyst to describe the contents of these vials , the qc analyst immediately began dumping the contents of the vials into the drainage sink . the qc analyst stated that the content of the vials could not be determined . because you limited the direct observation by the fda investigator and prevented any determination of the contents of the unlabeled vials , you limited the inspection .\non march 19 , 2013 , an fda investigator interviewed the production head regarding his knowledge of the unofficial batch record forms being used to record the results for the visual inspection of drug products . the production head stated that he had only seen this unofficial defect data for\n1 to 2 batches\n. the fda investigator had an earlier conversation with two manufacturing operators , who stated that the production head had directed this practice throughout the manufacturing facility and regularly requested and reviewed the unofficial bmr visual inspection results . on march 21 , 2013 , the production head stated that he was fully aware of the practice of using unofficial batch record copies during the course of manufacturing operations . the production head acknowledged that he had provided inaccurate information in the previous instances . by stating that the data that existed was limited to one or two batches and that no other data existed , you provided some , but not all , of the records requested by the investigator that fda had the authority to inspect . additionally , you limited access to or copying of records for the fda inspection . because you denied the existence of records that fda had requested and had the authority to inspect in order to obstruct the direct observation of the requested documents , you delayed the inspection .\naseptic filling line for all products ( vials and pre - filled syringes ) produced for the u . s . market . however , the fda investigators later identified\naseptic filling line for pre - filled syringes manufactured for export to the u . s . market , in use since at least september 2009 . the area was operational and was an area of the inspection site that fda has authority to inspect . the fda investigator was impeded at the inspection site from properly performing the inspection in a reasonable manner . because you directed the fda investigator away from this production area , you obstructed the direct observation of the manufacturing process to an unreasonably short amount of time , and you limited the inspection . because the investigator only later discovered the existence of the area , you delayed the inspection .\n# ( b ) ( 4 ) . the investigator repeated the request no less than six times on march 20 , 2013 , and again multiple times on march 21 , 2013 . the data was provided to the fda investigator during the close - out meeting of the inspection on march 22 , 2013 . you failed to produce the requested records within the timeframe requested by the investigator without adequate justification . by delaying the provision of requested data and documents until the last scheduled day of the inspection without reasonable explanation , you limited the ability of the investigator to review and analyze the documents to an unreasonably short amount of time and you delayed the inspection .\n2 . your firm failed to prepare batch production and control records for each batch of drug product that include documentation of the accomplishment of each significant step in the manufacture , processing , packing , or holding of the batch ( 21 cfr 211 . 188 ( b ) ) .\nfor example , on march 18 , 2013 , the fda investigators found unofficial batch records for approximately 75 batches of injectable finished drug products torn in half in a waste area . these records contain data indicating that some batches failed to meet the in - process visual inspection specifications of not more than ( b ) ( 4 ) % defects , while the official batch records for these batches state that these batches had met the specifications . the uncontrolled documents indicate that up to 14 % of vials had defects including , but not limited to , black particles , fibers , glass particles , sealing defects , and volume variations . according to your firm\u2019s procedures , a defect rate higher than ( b ) ( 4 ) % requires initiation of an investigation ; however , a senior production officer at your firm stated that no investigations are performed when this occurs .\nyour firm\u2019s response indicates that these issues are for products not related to the u . s . market , and that they pertain solely to the formulation ( b ) ( 4 ) building . additionally , you indicate that the quality unit is not involved in the use of uncontrolled records . you also indicate that your firm re - inspected the batches referenced in the fda observation . you provided an affidavit from your senior production officer stating \u201ceach and every identified defect unit during in - process visual inspection was rejected and only good units were transferred to the next stage for 100 % visual inspection after filling . \u201d\nyour response is inadequate because your facility manufactures ( b ) ( 4 ) injection in pre - filled syringes for the u . s . market in the same formulation ( b ) ( 4 ) building where these torn records were observed . your response did not address why your quality unit is not performing its duty to control records used in the manufacture of your drug products . your investigation for the products listed in the form fda 483 was limited and failed to include all of the other drugs manufactured by your facility . your affidavit confirms that your firm uses unofficial visual inspection to remove the defective units from the production line without appropriate documentation and investigation .\nthe above examples raise serious concerns regarding the integrity , reliability and accuracy of the data generated and available at your facility . in your response to this letter , provide an independent and comprehensive evaluation of the extent of the deletion and destruction of records , a risk assessment regarding the potential impact on the quality of products , and a comprehensive corrective and preventive action plan . your submission should include a summary report of your evaluation of the data and records related to the manufacture ( including testing , holding , etc . ) of all drug products produced at your site . this evaluation should include a detailed investigation of other instances in which your operations and quality units failed to ensure proper testing of materials , review of laboratory results and production data . for all other instances of missing , inaccurate or unreliable tests results are found , describe these findings in your response to this letter . your investigation should assess the impact of all these incidents on the quality of the drug products manufactured and released into distribution , and explain the systemic actions that will be instituted to prevent these fundamental breaches of data integrity and management oversight in the future .\naccordingly , you should include a detailed description of your plans to implement a robust quality system in your response to this letter . this remediation plan should describe the broader steps you will be taking to ensure direct corporate oversight over the quality and operations functions of this facility . this system should ensure sustainable compliance with cgmp , including the basic capability to prevent data manipulation and destruction of records .\n3 . your firm failed to ensure that laboratory records included complete data derived from all tests necessary to assure compliance with established specifications and standards ( 21 cfr 211 . 194 ( a ) ) .\nfor example , your firm\u2019s laboratory records failed to include complete records of all stability testing performed . the fda investigators identified the practice of performing\ntrial\nsample analysis for high performance liquid chromatography ( hplc ) analyses prior to collecting the \u201cofficial\u201d analytical data for stability testing . these \u201ctrials\u201d were performed on multiple products , including ( b ) ( 4 ) tablets ( b ) ( 4 ) mg , ( b ) ( 4 ) mg / ( b ) ( 4 ) ml , and ( b ) ( 4 ) tablets . these trial runs were not recorded in the equipment use log , and sample preparation data associated with these analyses was destroyed , preventing any calculation or analysis of the resulting data . your response states that trial runs were conducted using only one of the ( b ) ( 4 ) hplc instruments located in the stability laboratory , which happened to be the one instrument that the fda investigators reviewed during the inspection . your response indicates that you have revised procedures and re - trained your staff .\nadditionally , your quality control hplc raw data files can be deleted from the hard drive using the common pc login used by all ( b ) ( 4 ) analysts . this deletion eliminates all records of sample injections and analyses . your response indicates that this deletion function is only available on the software used for one of ( b ) ( 4 ) sets of hplc instruments . you also indicated that you have changed the access control privileges such that laboratory analysts in a \u201cuser\u201d role cannot delete or rename files ."]}
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tech guts of the ice bear thermal energy storage system belie a simple concept : it is more efficient to freeze water for cold air than to cool air directly . image courtesy of ice energy . photo editing by\ncalifornia mandate for energy storage and more ice energy sees an opportunity for residential ice chiller technology with the publication by the state of california for mandated energy storage with a target of 1 . 325 gigawatts by 2020 . \u201cthat translates to a market potential of $ 10 billion , \u201d white says . \u201cthe ice cub lets us install ice chilling technology in any residential housing , except for apartment buildings . \u201d for large apartment buildings , the ice bear would be more appropriate , perhaps .\nplease be advised that ice energy heat pumps ltd has been placed into liquidation . all staff at ice energy were made redundant at the end of january and critchleys llp was appointed as liquidator at a creditors meeting held on the 27th february . any customers that placed deposits with ice energy , or have any other type of claim , should direct this claim to critchleys in the first instance :\nplease be advised that ice energy heat pumps ltd has been placed into liquidation . all staff at ice energy were made redundant at the end of january and critchleys llp was appointed as liquidator at a creditors ' meeting held on the 27th february . any customers that placed deposits with ice energy , or have any other type of claim , should direct this claim to critchleys in the first instance :\none of the cleanest and safest energy sources , natural gas is a key component of the world ' s energy supply .\nan indicator of changes in the arctic sea ice minimum over time . arctic sea ice extent both affects and is affected by global climate change .\nalto energy is a genuine employee start - up , set up with the purpose of trying to look after existing ice energy customers and representing the interests of ivt in the uk heat pump market .\nfollowing ice energy ' s demise , alto energy limited is now the uk distributor for ivt heat pumps . so if you placed a ground source heat pum p , air source heat pump or underfloor heating order with ice energy that has not been completed or if you have any new projects for which you would like to receive a quotation then you should direct your enquiry to alto energy in the first instance .\nlikewise if you require any form of maintenance , servicing , or just general technical advise on an existing heat pump installation that you previously ordered from ice energy then alto energy can provide you with technical support .\nthe ice cub - - the smaller offspring of the c & i - scale ice bear - - could blow open a whole new market for residential thermal storage .\nplease note : we have had customers state that their credit card providers ask for proof . of ice energy going into liquidation . our newsletter or the ice energy home page should be enough to clarify this . if you haven ' t received our newsletter please contact us and we will issue you a copy .\nplease note : we have had customers state that their debit card providers ask for proof . of ice energy going into liquidation . our newsletter or the ice energy home page should be enough to clarify this . if you haven ' t received our newsletter please contact us and we will issue you a copy .\nthe project calls for genbright to perform real - time dispatch of the ice energy\u2019s technology to deliver over 1 mw of peak demand reduction on the island .\neasy for utility customers to sign up for azusa and other utilities\u2019 customers participating in the ice energy thermal storage project , it will be very easy to sign up . \u201cthe utilities will say \u2018hey mr . or ms customer do you want an ice chiller to lower your power bill ? \u2019 and the customers usually say \u2018great\u2019 , \u201d white says . then the utility gets the benefit of additional peak capacity , and the customer gets a lower power bill . the ice chiller concept requires a little explaining , but the utilities will buy the ice cubs and ice energy will site them at customer locations . at present , there is no formal program set up for participation , but let ice energy know what you think .\none ice bear freezes 450 gallons of water at night when electricity is more affordable . the ice bear is positioned near a rooftop ac unit and provides cold refrigerant to it on hot days to make it operate more efficiently . an ice bear can help cool an ac unit for six hours a day with the ice it created at night .\nmore electric power is traded on ice than any other electronic marketplace in the world .\nalto energy acquired all of ice energy ' s assets from the liquidator , including the contents of the server . this means that any project documentation that was relevant to your project and saved on ice energy ' s server is now available to us . if you would like to get hold of your project documentation then please get in touch with us and we will gladly provide this to you .\nfollowing the recent liquidation of ice energy heat pumps limited , alto energy limited has since been awarded the sole distributorship for ivt heat pump products , ivt accessories and ivt spare parts in the uk . the main reason for ivt choosing to partner with alto energy limited is due to the significant experience and expertise that alto energy ' s staff have with the ivt heat pump product range .\nit appears the energy storage field will continue growing , and if this is so , then the arguments against renewable energy will probably be diminished considerably .\nice energy had been looking into residential applications for about five years , said ceo mike hopkins , who learned how to work with ice growing up in calgary , canada . part of the impetus came from utilities asking for help dealing with residential energy demand . the ice bear systems connect to existing ac units , chilling the air that pumps through the existing compressor , but that was getting too complicated at a smaller scale .\nalto energy has subsequently reached an agreement with the liquidator ( critchleys llp ) for the purchase of the assets of ice energy . this included miscellaneous stock items from the warehouse , office furniture , the contents of the server and the customer databases .\nocean waters melting the undersides of antarctic ice shelves are responsible for most of the continent ' s ice shelf mass loss , a new study by nasa and university researchers has found .\nice chilling technology works by freezing water overnight when electricity rates are \u201coff - peak\u201d and then letting it melt during the heat of the day to cool the air , saving money and power capacity for more important uses . image courtesy of ice energy . photo editing by\nfree intelligence and insights from industry experts and leading companies on the global energy transformation .\nalto energy are the sole distributor of ivt heat pump spare parts in the uk . all parts , including for legacy ice energy ivt heat pumps , will be available through our online store which is coming soon . if you need to order a part please call us .\nboth the extent and thickness of arctic sea ice has declined rapidly over the last several decades . 8\nthis means that if you were an ice energy heat pumps limited customer and have an ivt heat pump , alto energy is here to help . we are here to provide telephone technical support , heat pump servicing by ivt - approved engineers , and provide genuine ivt spare parts .\nif you received a quote from ice energy for a ground or air source heat pump , or underfloor heating , then alto energy would be delighted to have the opportunity to provide you with a quotation for you project . please do get in touch using our contact details below .\n\u201cwe are not selling energy , we are selling capacity , \u201d explained ice energy cfo james white , whose unique ice bear storage technology was awarded 25 . 6 megawatts of the sce procurement . \u201cfor the higher penetrations of wind and solar being mandated by renewables and emissions policies , you need storage even if it doesn\u2019t beat the price of gas . the economics are not the driver . \u201d\nglobal commodity market participants rely on our suite of over 1000 energy futures and options contracts .\nbrowse our full range of events , policy and knowledge material on our energy discipline page .\nan indicator of the current volume and the antarctica and greenland ice sheets using data from nasa\u2019s grace satellite .\ntopics covered : smart grid tech , clean energy , regulation , generation , and much more .\nthe ice cub is part of a research project to help verify potential thermal energy storage systems for residential applications . it is supported by a technology research grant from the american public power association ( appa ) .\neverything in the usa , including research for air - on - ice having a relationship with azusa light & water previously in place for the ice bear , the city - owned utility in southern california made the perfect partner to test the new ice cub , which is still in the prototype stage . \u201cazusa asked for the ice cub , \u201d white says . \u201cthey wanted the prototype , and they helped us find the individual homeowners to test it . \u201d\nthe product does everything conventional ac units do , plus provides three hours of electricity - free ice - based cooling .\nthe greenland and antarctic ice sheets have decreased in mass . data from nasa ' s gravity recovery and climate experiment show greenland lost and average of 281 billion tons of ice per year between 1993 and 2016 , while antarctica lost about 119 billion tons during the same time period . the rate of antarctica ice mass loss has tripled in the last decade .\nalternatively , if you would like to send alto energy a message then please complete the form below .\nthis graph , based on the comparison of atmospheric samples contained in ice cores and more recent direct measurements , provides evidence that atmospheric co 2 has increased since the industrial revolution . ( credit : vostok ice core data / j . r . petit et al . ; noaa mauna loa co2 record . ) find out more about ice cores ( external site ) .\ncleantechnica is the # 1 cleantech - focused news & analysis website in the us & the world , focusing primarily on electric cars , solar energy , wind energy , & energy storage . it is part of important media - - a network of 20 progressive blogs working to make the world a better , greener place .\nas a vital fuel for the power generation industry , coal is a key component of the international energy complex .\nthe panel ' s specialist areas include nuclear , renewables , fossil fuel generation , electricity distribution and energy policy .\nour members ' expertise helps us develop ice policy , plan events and create learning resources for civil engineers and other built environment professionals .\ntravel through earth ' s recent climate history and see how increasing carbon dioxide , global temperature and sea ice have changed over time .\njulian is a staff writer at greentech media , where he reports on energy storage , solar power and other clean energy sectors . he also has experience covering clean transportation , state and federal energy policy , and climate adaptation . previously , julian reported for citylab at the atlantic and conducted grant - funded climate change reporting in bangladesh . he graduated from duke university .\nnasa\u2019s operation icebridge images earth ' s polar ice in unprecedented detail to better understand processes that connect the polar regions with the global climate system .\nthe nantucket contract is the latest in a string of projects for the thermal storage company . in 2014 , ice energy made headlines with a 26 . 5 mw contract with southern california edison and more recently signed a 1 mw contract with the southern california public power authority .\nthrough a competitive bidding process , sce acquired 130 megawatts of energy efficiency , 75 megawatts of demand response , 44 megawatts of customer - sited renewables , 261 megawatts of energy storage , 1 , 284 megawatts of combined cycle natural gas capacity , and 98 megwatts of peaking natural gas capacity . the energy storage purchase represents five times more storage capacity than sce was obligated to purchase under california law .\nthe ice cub his team came up with is sized like a 2 . 5 - ton ac unit , the kind that serves small to medium - sized households . this ac has a special power , though : in between air conditioning cycles or when it ' s not in use , it freezes water in an insulated tank . it can fill the tank with ice in four hours . then , on command , the system can switch from conventional ac to using the ice to cool the house for at least three hours , during which time no energy is needed to chill the air .\nsoon , homeowners will be able to access a form of storage thus far reserved for businesses and large buildings . a form of storage that uses ice .\nby creating a transparent , efficient marketplace based on electronic trading , we transformed energy markets and made them accessible across the globe . with more than 1 , 000 energy contracts , our products span crude and refined oil , natural gas , power , coal and emissions .\nthe project , awarded by the massachusetts department of energy resources , will provide behind - the - meter storage for 200 residential installations .\nas the world ' s leading energy marketplace , we offer the global oil benchmarks - brent , wti and platts dubai - alongside hundreds of contracts across geographies . as home to the global benchmark brent crude contract and platts dubai , ice provides market depth and liquidity the oil industry relies on .\n\u201cthis is one of the few applications i have seen where someone is attempting to provide energy efficient cooling , \u201d says jeff haydock , president and ceo of ecocfo llc , provider of cfo services to energy and environmental businesses . \u201cmost companies are attacking the heating component first . \u201d\nnovember has been energy storage ' s month , with big purchase announcements captivating the energy industry and its media . utility dive was not alone in past weeks expressing excitement and optimism that two big buys out of california and texas could mean that storage is ready for the big leagues .\n\u00a9 alto energy limited alto energy limited is a limited company registered in england and wales . registered office : unit 17 glenmore business centre , witney , oxfordshire , ox29 0aa contact telephone 01993 220699 ; contact email info @ urltoken company number 10510963 ; vat number 258184382 fca firm registration number 782934\nwe started out in 2000 with the idea of transforming the energy markets by creating an electronic marketplace that removed barriers and drove transparency and access .\n\u201clocal participants will enjoy increased comfort as well as savings on their energy bills \u2026 and defer the need for traditional contingency support , such as back - up diesel generation and a costly third undersea cable , \u201d lauren sinatra , energy project and outreach coordinator for nantucket , said in a statement .\nthe energy panel is made up of a variety of industry experts . find out more about our panel chair and details of the panel ' s members .\nthe breakthrough we got to was when we figured out we could do this all in one : don ' t add to the air conditioner , just replace the conventional home air conditioner ,\nhopkins said .\nmake one system that ' s both a cooling system and an ice storage system , that can sometimes be cooled conventionally and sometimes cooled just with ice .\nsmil concludes with some broader points . he notes that advances in the capacity to harness energy have led to huge improvements in human well - being , including greater mobility and illumination . however , he stresses that many political leaders in the twentieth century , from vladimir lenin to franklin delano roosevelt , have been let down by the promise of economic growth boosted by huge energy investments , such as hydroelectric dams and nuclear power stations . these are not panaceas , because abundant energy is a necessary but not sufficient condition for development .\nice cores drawn from greenland , antarctica , and tropical mountain glaciers show that the earth\u2019s climate responds to changes in greenhouse gas levels . ancient evidence can also be found in tree rings , ocean sediments , coral reefs , and layers of sedimentary rocks . this ancient , or paleoclimate , evidence reveals that current warming is occurring roughly ten times faster than the average rate of ice - age - recovery warming . 3\nbecause of the vast literature on energy written since smil ' s 1994 history , this radically revised version is 60 % longer . structurally and in terms of message , the books are similar , however , probably because the new literature has not fundamentally changed our interpretation of the energy landscape . it is also a credit to smil ' s original and enlightening way of seeing energy in world history . read it and be dazzled by the panoply of ways in which humanity has powered progress , with forces , materials and sheer blazing ingenuity .\nwe guarantee we ' ll make the same amount of ice ,\nhe said .\nit ' s a tank of water and it freezes ; it doesn ' t freeze less over 20 years .\nthe base price is equivalent to a high - efficiency air conditioner , hopkins said , but with money from california\u2019s self - generation incentive program ( sgip ) , the price comes down to the level of a conventional ac . that , plus california\u2019s huge ac demand , high solar penetration , high electricity prices and green - minded consumers , is leading ice energy to focus on the golden state first .\nr . kwok and d . a . rothrock , \u201cdecline in arctic sea ice thickness from submarine and icesat records : 1958 - 2008 , \u201d geophysical research letters , v . 36 , paper no . l15501 , 2009\ngo deep on one of our hottest topics : hybrid energy . we curate our best reporting on the emerging trends of solar - plus - storage , wind - plus - storage and more .\nin addition to providing support for the ivt heat pump range alto energy can also offer technical support and service for a whole range of other heat pump manufacturers including mitsubishi , samsung and neura .\nif you have a question for our energy expert panel , are interested in adding your input to the panel , or require details on the panel ' s output , then let us know .\nearth\u2019s water is stored in ice and snow , lakes and rivers , the atmosphere and the oceans . how much do you know about how water is cycled around our planet and the crucial role it plays in our climate ?\n3 . bank transfer or cheque . if you paid by bank transfer or cheque then unfortunately there is not any particular scheme to provide consumer protection , as there is for credit and debit cards . in this instance your first avenue to pursue should be the deposit and workmanship warranty insurance scheme ( dawwi ) , which was registered for all consumer contracts under the renewable energy consumer code rules , of which ice energy was a member . the dawwi scheme provides deposit insurance up to 25 % of the contract value , however there are time limits on the duration of the cover and so you should ensure that you contact them at your earliest opportunity .\nthe earth ' s climate has changed throughout history . just in the last 650 , 000 years there have been seven cycles of glacial advance and retreat , with the abrupt end of the last ice age about 7 , 000 years ago marking the beginning of the modern climate era \u2014 and of human civilization . most of these climate changes are attributed to very small variations in earth\u2019s orbit that change the amount of solar energy our planet receives .\nthe initial sales will be for the benefit of the customers , but hopkins noted there is \u201ctremendous opportunity\u201d down the road to aggregate the energy storage of these distributed assets and sell it into into available markets .\nthat\u2019s a big deal for anyone who pays time - of - use rates or residential demand charges : the ice cub essentially eliminates the electricity demand for cooling , which is the largest single household use for electricity , during three hours of peak demand .\n\u201cthis is a historic event in the history of the grid . we have definitely reached a turning point , or a no - turning back point ! \u201d celebrated california energy storage alliance co - founder janice lin . \u201cab 2514 and the subsequent petermen decision to require california\u2019s ious to procure energy storage required stakeholders\u2014the utilities commission , utilities , industry\u2014to focus on how it can be used on the grid . and guess what ? they are . \u201d\nalto energy have all the relevant experience and expertise in order to offer the best technical support over the phone . please give us a call or contact us using the form below and we will be happy to help .\nright now , two prototype ice cub units are operating at azusa residential customer premises . \u201cif the data looks good , they will run for a couple of months , \u201d white says . \u201cthen there will be more with azusa and more with other utilities . \u201d\nrequire a service for your heat pump ? alto energy have nationwide coverage with experienced ivt - approved engineers . we can complete regular annual servicing , or we can diagnose and repair your ivt heat pump if it is experiencing faults .\nhe is not a historian . there is no strong narrative or testing of a central hypothesis . but he does provide economic and geopolitical context . for instance , he touches on the importance of the organization of the petroleum exporting countries and the oil - price shocks of the 1970s in ushering in a new energy era . larger petroleum reserves , alternative energy sources and more efficient technologies were frantically sought to minimize the economic damage from the oil - price hike .\nunfortunately ice energy ' s extended warranties were self - insured , and as such these extended warranties are now void . if you paid by credit card , or indeed paid any part of the contract by credit card , then you are fully protected under the consumer credit act 1974 up to a contract value of \u00a330 , 000 . this also applies to extended warranties . if you paid this by credit card you are entitled to a full refund of the sum of money lost through your credit card company .\nand in energy - intensive sectors , environmental risk is often a critical part of business . we operate the world ' s leading emissions markets via our european and north american contracts , enabling companies to manage risk and satisfy compliance obligations .\nthe book is a significantly revised , updated and more detailed version of smil ' s energy in world history ( westview , 1994 ) . it takes us back to prehistory to quantify the energy expended by foragers , hunters and agrarian societies . smil uses evidence from the ! kung people in botswana , the maasai in kenya and alaskan whalers , and discusses 500 , 000 - year - old spear tips found in south africa and the role of hunting in the extinction of the mammoths .\n1 . credit card . if you paid by credit card , or indeed paid any part of the contract by credit card , then you are fully protected under the consumer credit act 1974 up to a contract value of \u00a330 , 000 . ice energy regularly took initial deposit payments over the phone for a value between \u00a3250 - \u00a3500 . if you paid this by credit card , then irrespective of how further payments were made , you are entitled to a full refund of the sum of money lost through your credit card company .\nice is home to the brent futures contract , which marks its 30 th anniversary this year . we transformed global oil markets with electronic trading , and have since expanded our oil complex to more than 500 related contracts , as we work with customers to shape tomorrow ' s oil markets .\nalthough these risks have been tolerated , smil reminds us that concerns about air pollution have encouraged transitions away from coal in europe and china . chinese investment in wind turbines and solar panels has driven down the price of renewable power so that in many locations it is the cheapest source of electricity . although it is too early to say , we could be witnessing a dramatic new chapter in energy history . but a lesson from history is that solving one environmental problem often leads to another : increased energy consumption .\n\u201cbecause they typically have 20 year to 25 year contracts with a utility , new gas plants create long - term commitments to fossil fuels that interfere with california ' s ability to rapidly decarbonize its energy system , \u201d sierra club environmental attorney matt vespa noted .\nl . polyak , et . al . , \u201chistory of sea ice in the arctic , \u201d in past climate variability and change in the arctic and at high latitudes , u . s . geological survey , climate change science program synthesis and assessment product 1 . 2 , january 2009 , chapter 7\ncustomers with rooftop solar gain additional value , as they can put excess solar during peak production hours into making ice , which then cuts demand when it\u2019s later used for cooling . in markets where compensation for excess solar generation is dropping , this offers an efficient way to consume more of what the panels produce .\nsouthern california edison ' s ( sce ) purchase of five times the storage it was obligated to acquire was similarly eye - catching , but looking deeper into the same procurement tranche raises questions about price and storage ' s ability to assist in decarbonizing the energy system .\nthough not a big chunk of california\u2019s electric power system demand , which can be over 50 gigawatts , the 1 . 325 gigawatts of energy storage by 2020 mandate is big for the storage industry , lin said .\nit is enough to have utilities learn by doing . \u201d\n\u201cby 2018 the cheapest commercial - scale storage options will run about $ 244 per installed kilowatt - hour , \u201d according to a report from energy strategies group . if that projection is realized , it would be significantly lower than the report\u2019s estimated $ 348 per installed kilowatt - hour for natural gas peaker plants .\nthe company has production facilities in new york state that can make 1 , 000 ice cubs a month , hopkins said . the company is keeping prices down thanks to an agreement with danfoss , a danish heating and cooling parts maker , which agreed to provide certain manufacture - ready components . that provides economies of scale even for the first production run of the product .\nall parts warranty claims need to be processed through alto energy , who will liaise directly with ivt . so , if you are having issues with you heat pump , please contact us . we will then work to diagnose the problem , and if we identify a faulty component then we will replace the part under warranty .\nthe award - winning phase change matters blog tracks the latest news and research on phase change materials and thermal energy storage . e - mail tips and comments to ben welter , communications director at entropy solutions . follow the blog on twitter at @ puretemp . subscribe to the weekly pcm newsletter . or join the discussion on linkedin .\nthe heat - trapping nature of carbon dioxide and other gases was demonstrated in the mid - 19th century . 2 their ability to affect the transfer of infrared energy through the atmosphere is the scientific basis of many instruments flown by nasa . there is no question that increased levels of greenhouse gases must cause the earth to warm in response .\nthe value of this should not be understated . air - conditioning demand drives the growth in peak demand , and the subsequent build - out of peaking gas plants . those are the most expensive power generation assets , and highly polluting . widespread deployment of ice cubs could play a crucial role in cutting peak demand , which could save ratepayers money on everything from substation upgrades to new gas peakers .\n\u201cit is good news that edison bought more storage than they were required to , \u201d said center for energy efficiency and renewable technologies ( ceert ) executive director v . john white . \u201cstorage has great value to the power system , especially when it is deployed with other things . but why are they buying so much combined cycle natural gas capacity ? \u201d\ndarren currently works for atkins , part of the snc - lavalin group . he has spent his entire career working in the energy industry , predominantly in the uk . his main area of expertise is in the nuclear sector , having been involved in significant decommissioning , new build and defence projects as well as working to keep the existing fleet of nuclear stations operating safely .\nboth peaker gas turbines and stored energy provide peaking capacity but storage can be positioned close to load and so delivered more quickly , lin said . \u201cand when it is not providing capacity , storage could provide frequency regulation , spin , non - spin , and voltage support , and without emitting greenhouse gases . if it is stored renewables generation , there are no emissions at all . \u201d\nthere has been pressure from the governor\u2019s office to make sure sce does not compromise reliability in this procurement , said a california utility industry veteran who asked not to be named . but the fact that aes energy storage won so much of the battery storage and so much of the combined cycle capacity raises questions . \u201cwas there some tie - in bid so they ( sce ) got a good price ? \u201d the source wondered .\nthe target markets are people looking to replace an ac unit , people choosing the ac system for a new house , and developers building new houses . the company estimates that a typical household paying time - of - use rates would save $ 500 a year on its electricity bill by optimally using the ice cub . that makes for a compelling offer : pay the same as you would for a normal ac ( assuming the availability of sgip funding ) , but get the savings as soon as it ' s up and running .\nhowever , others are more cautious about the market potential . \u201cthe thermal energy storage market is so young that the market size changes daily , \u201d haydock says . \u201cvariables driving this are : equipment and installation cost variations , changing regulations , evolving technologies , new markets opening up outside of california and a handful of others . pinning a market size to it is very difficult . it is a market with great potential that is mostly untapped and in the early stages of development . \u201d\n\u201cit will be cheaper , \u201d lin said . \u201cwhen you have inventory in the system , all the fixed assets can be run a lot more efficiently . and if you use the stored energy to meet the peak , you don\u2019t have to have so much excess capacity that is not used . that is going to be a huge savings . it will also result in a more reliable grid because when you have a little storage you are less at risk to things going bad . \u201d\nvaclav smil ' s energy and civilization is a monumental history of how humanity has harnessed muscle , steam and combustion to build palaces and skyscrapers , light the night and land on the moon . want to learn about the number of labourers needed to build egypt ' s pyramids of giza , or us inventor thomas edison ' s battles with nikola tesla and george westinghouse to electrify homes and cities , or the upscaling of power stations and blast furnaces in the twentieth century ? look no further .\nthe ice \u00ae bofaml \u00ae commodity index extra ( mlcx ) is designed to provide a liquid , consistent , representative and cost - efficient benchmark for measuring commodity market performance . mlcx constituent selection and weighting takes account of the liquidity of the constituent futures contracts and the value of the global production of each underlying commodity . these criteria ensure that the index reflects the relative significance of these commodities in the global economy . mlcx is supported by a comprehensive family of sector , single commodity and modified indices . total return , excess return and spot versions of the indices are compiled .\nour global natural gas complex spans important trading hubs from the us and canada to europe and asia , underpinned by a global offering of more than 220 financially and physically - delivered contracts . we support liquidity and risk management across markets , from the benchmark henry hub contract to canada ' s aceo , and the uk nbp and dutch ttf futures contracts . in asia , our japan korea marker ( jkm ) liquefied natural gas futures contract has become the leading natural gas benchmark in the region - a growing importer of lng . in electric power , more trading takes place on ice ' s platform than any other marketplace .\njake richardson hello , i have been writing online for some time , and enjoy the outdoors . if you like , you can follow me on google plus .\nor just go buy a cool cleantechnica t - shirt , cup , baby outfit , bag , or hoodie .\ncheck out our brand new 2018 ev charging station report , based on surveys of ev drivers , potential ev drivers , and ev charging station companies .\ncheck out our 93 - page ev report , based on over 2 , 000 surveys collected from ev drivers in 49 of 50 us states , 26 european countries , and 9 canadian provinces .\nthe content produced by this site is for entertainment purposes only . opinions and comments published on this site may not be sanctioned by , and do not necessarily represent the views of sustainable enterprises media , inc . , its owners , sponsors , affiliates , or subsidiaries .\nand while california ' s ious\u2014sce and pg & e principally\u2014are bullish on solar , the same certainly cannot be said for the state ' s municipally - owned utilities .\nthe sce local capacity requirements ( lcr ) buy of 1 , 892 megawatts was to replace generation from the shuttered san onofre nuclear generating station and planned closures of once - through - cooling natural gas plants required by water conservation measures .\n\u201cwe need to try some things out and see how they work and recalibrate , \u201d white agreed . \u201cwe need to show regulators and grid operators that preferred resources \u2014renewables , efficiency , demand response , storage\u2014may be pretty and green but they are also smart and capable of supplying a large fraction of the reliability services the system needs . \u201d\nbut , white added , \u201cwe have heard from the cpuc and caiso and the utilities that we don\u2019t need base load . yet sce is buying combined cycle natural gas capacity , the very thing they said they don\u2019t need . it seems odd . \u201d\nit also raises questions because sce bought the minimum capacity and maximum amount of natural gas under the lcr parameters , the source added .\n\u201cthey did the least they had to do , but used the procurement to obtain a big portion of their mandated storage . \u201d\non the other hand , the source said , \u201cedison embraced the storage mandate early and bought stuff that could make a difference , and they bought enough of it to test at scale . \u201d\nthe estimated $ 350 per kilowatt - hour price mentioned for the oncor proposal from a brattle group report is very high , the source said . \u201cbatteries are still out of the money . people talk about the prices coming down but they have a long way to go . \u201d\nthat is not the collective conclusion of california\u2019s publicly owned utilities ( pous ) .\nwhile ab 2514 mandated that the state\u2019s ious acquire storage , it only required the pous to assess and report by october 1 , 2014 . of 31 reports , 29 rejected storage . burbank water and power found it not fully developed and not cost - effective . sacramento municipal utility district found it \u201cnot cost effective at this time . \u201d\non the other hand , los angeles department of water and power announced its own target of 178 megawatts of storage by 2021 , lin said . more importantly , she explained , \u201cthe competition is not on price , it is on value . \u201d\nrenewables and storage can do whatever gas can do and if the economics are competitive , it will make things go faster , white said . \u201c the cpuc order was that technologies should be selected on a price - competitive basis . that sce took 261 megawatts when its requirement was 50 megawatts shows the storage market is starting to evolve much more quickly than expected . that will push costs down . \u201d\nget electric utility news like this in your inbox daily . subscribe to utility dive :\nby signing up you agree to our privacy policy . you can opt out anytime .\nsubscribe to utility dive to get the must - read news & insights in your inbox .\nhigh power demand stressed utility distribution systems , causing widespread and recurring outages throughout the weekend .\nthe sacramento superior court ' s opinion could provide a legal precedent regarding california utilities ' liability for wildfires .\nmany say the disruption from multiplying power providers in california could also put the state ' s decarbonization achievements at risk .\n\u00a9 2018 industry dive . all rights reserved . | view our other publications | privacy policy | terms of use | take down policy .\nfreelance journalist on b2b news , hi tech , econ , power , music & nutrition . pitch me ! clips : urltoken | urltoken | urltoken\nfrom a quick cheer to a standing ovation , clap to show how much you enjoyed this story .\nnever miss a story from derek handova , when you sign up for medium . learn more\nphone : 952 - 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p / me1 ensoniq audiopci ( es1371 , es1373 ) es1370 audiopci es1371 , es1373 audiopci . the audiopci is sound blaster compatible in regards to the digital part ( speech and sound effects ) . ensoniq driver which will give you soundblaster pro , general midi and ensoniq i think the chip was labelled es1370 . the audiopci es1370 sound chip was the next - generation in sound technology from the now defunct technology company ensoniq . one of the more important innovations .\nsay y here to include support for ensoniq audiopci es1371 chips and sound blaster pci 64 or 128 soundcards .\nensoniq corporation audiopci 1370 driver . newest ensoniq corporation drivers ; free download and scan ; highest rated ensoniq corporation driver update software . creative audiopci es1370 driver , creative . ensoniq es1370 driver download \u2013 sound . para descargar los drivers para tarjetas de sonido ensoniq es1370 audio . ensoniq corporation es1370 driver . ensoniq corporation sound card drivers . urltoken ( this is same driver that is distributed by creative for the ensoniq audiopci . download ensoniq ' s sound cards driver instructions to download the ensoniq sound cards es1370 audiopci driver can be found below . click the recommended download . ensoniq corporation 1370 chipset . model 1370 chipset creative labs sound blaster audiopci 64v sound blaster audiopci 64v legacy device fabbricante : ensoniq . driver creative sb pci128 ensoniq es1371 sound card pour windows7 34bits svp . 3com sound blaster pci 128 . creative sb audiopci ( wdm ) s3 graphics inc . prosavage . download creative es1370 audio driver . sound card driver for creative es1370 . ensoniq sound cards driver download ensoniq audiopci es1371 download driver windows : es 1370 audio pci 1370 - 0001 - 01 : es 1370 audio pci 1370 - 0001 - 01 download . jul 20 , 2004 es 1370 . es 1373 . the sound blaster ensoniq audiopci cards are of support for drivers and specifications would be the system vendor . ensoniq es1370 driver download . jhw dec 13 , 2010 , ensoniq audio pci ( es1370 ) pci ( wdm ) how do i reinstall my audio device ; sound blaster audigy se driver issue . venez et t\u00e9l\u00e9chargez pilotes pour carte son ensoniq es1370 gratuitement . t\u00e9l\u00e9chargements rapides . le t\u00e9l\u00e9chargement direct via http est disponible .\n\u0093creative ensoniq audiopci driver disk\u0094 driver installation location : i : \\ win95 \\ english \\ release \\ cd \\ eapci95 . inf ( creative ensoniq audiopci inf file . ) three settings in device manager : creative ensoniq audiopci , audiopci legacy device and creative gameport joystick . uses 1 irq in windows . will use a second irq for dos mode compatibility . a3d technology ? none apparent . the audiopci mixer accommodates features found on the ensoniq audiopci card . these special features are not available through the standard windows 95 / 98 mixer . meets pc\u009297 specs . url : urltoken\nensoniq audiopci - wikipedia their cards were very popular with pc oems , but their costs were too high and their musical instrument division was fading in revenue . the ensoniq audiopci is a pci - based sound card released in 1997 . it was ensoniq ' s last . creative added sound blaster 16 emulation to the driver and removed the ensoniq soundscape support . audiopci . creative ev1938 audiopci 64v is virtually identical to es1371 / es1373 and is a later cost reduced product .\na range of common ensoniq and creative sound cards are united by their use of . ecw ( ensoniq concert wavetable ) files and ensoniq ' s dos driver technology for legacy audio .\ndownload drivers for ensoniq creative audiopci ( es1370 ) , sb pci 64 / 128 ( wdm ) sound card , or download driverpack solution software for automatic driver download and update . official creative labs ensoniq audiopci free driver download for windows nt4 . world ' s most popular driver download . creative es1370 / es1371 / es1373 audio driver ct5880 audiopci on motherboard dj - p / me1 ensoniq audiopci ( es1371 , es1373 ) es1370 audiopci es1371 , es1373 audiopci . the ensoniq audiopci is a pci - based sound card released in 1997 . it was ensoniq ' s last sound card product before they were acquired by creative technology . welcome to creative worldwide support . get technical help for your creative products through knowledgebase solutions , firmware updates , driver downloads .\nso i got my ensoniq es1370 in the mail the other day ( without driver cd it starts asking for files from the\ncreative ensoniq audiopci disk\n. ensoniq soundscape s - 2000 ensoniq and audiopci . the original programs accessed the sound card through its driver . home device categories audio sound devices ensoniq creative audiopci ( es1371 , es1373 ) creative technology ltd . audio sound device driver . creative ensoniq audio pci windows 7 driver ; ensoniq audio pci ( es1370 ) pci ( wdm ) i want audio driver ; ensoniq es1370 driver download ; audio driver . i really need your help . i have a ensoniq audio pci 3000 es1370 sound card and i can ; t find any driver for it . can anyone help me with a driver .\n* ensoniq audiopci the audiopci was designed to be a low - cost , yet feature - rich audio solution , which could be integrated on computer motherboards as a value - added option .\nyup creative implemented eax and a3d . you can get these even on the original ensoniq audiopci card because creative + ensoniq released a driver update that turned it into sound blaster pci 64 .\nthis page contains drivers for es1370 audiopci manufactured by ensoniq\u2122 . please note we are carefully scanning all the content on our website for viruses and trojans . find best value and selection for your ensoniq audiopci 5200 search on ebay . world ' s leading marketplace . ensoniq audiopci driver , urltoken [ more ] , unknown . ensoniq audiopci pci 1370 , pci 1371 , vivo 9808 , es1370 e110617 driver , ensoniq . zip [ more ] . the audiopci es1370 was developed by ensoniq . depending on the drivers , it may also be called the sound blaster 64 / 128 in the . kvm is a virtualisation package for running operating systems such as i have filed the same bug in ubuntu : not exactly true since the driver .\nensoniq audiopci driver , urltoken [ more ] , unknown . ensoniq audiopci es 1370 audio pci 1370 - 0001 - 01 driver , epw9xup . exe [ more ] , windows . audiopci 1370 driver audiopci 3000 9807 driver audiopci 9726 driver audiopci 9807 driver audiopci driver audiopci32 driver creative ensoniq pci 128 driver . ensoniq / creative audiopci what is interesting about this card ? firstly this card used pci . yes there are plenty of pci cards around , however how many of these . ensoniq corporation es1370 free driver download for windows xp - es1370wdm . zip . world ' s most popular driver download . the audiopci es1370 was developed by ensoniq . depending on the drivers , it may also be called the sound blaster 64 / 128 in the . the audiopci is sound blaster compatible in regards to the digital part ( speech and sound effects ) . ensoniq driver which will give you soundblaster pro , general midi and ensoniq i think the chip was labelled es1370 . standalone driver for creative ensoniq audiopci on windows 95 / 98 . creative ensoniq audiopci ( ct4810 , 1370 and 1371 - based card models . i want es 1370 sound driver . ensoniq audio pci ( es1370 ) pci ( wdm ) . kanth076 dec 1 , 2011 , 6 : 14 am . i want es 1370 sound driver . 1 answer last reply dec . ensoniq corporation audio pci free driver download for windows 98se , 98 , 95 - urltoken . world ' s most popular driver file name . urltoken ( 7 . 8 mb ) . free download - automatic scan for the official ensoniq audiopci 1370 driver - compatible with windows xp , vista , windows 7 and windows 8 , using drivergenius ( 10 . 2mb ) . of course , it starts asking for files from the\ncreative ensoniq audiopci disk\n- and you expect me to have that ? i thought i just installed a driver .\nensoniq corporation es1370 free driver download for windows xp - es1370wdm . zip . world ' s most popular driver download . welcome to creative worldwide support . get technical help for your creative products through knowledgebase solutions , firmware updates , driver downloads . so i got my ensoniq es1370 in the mail the other day ( without driver cd - thanks alot ebay seller for your\nuninstalled\ncard ) - it works fine in windows . driver for ensoniq audiopci es1370 on windows 7 . the soundcard is a ensoniq audiopci es1370 . does anyone know where i can find a driver . es1370 e110617 driver \u00b7 creative sound blaster audiopci 64v driver search all ensoniq corporation ensoniq audiopci legacy device drivers .\nand sound blaster pci64 and creative ensoniq audiopci are the first two sound boards in a series to support the sound blaster pci audio standard .\ntopic : ensoniq audiopci ( 1997 ) for use in 486 / pentium pci systems running win3 . 1 / win95 ( read 1460 times )\nensoniq was known for high end midi cards . best example is the ensoniq soundscape elite aka \u201cthe best\u201d which you can read up on here :\nensoniq was known for high end midi cards . best example is the ensoniq soundscape elite aka \u00e2\u20ac\u0153the beast\u00e2\u20ac\u009d which you can read up in this thread :\nensoniq soundcard driver - sound card driver soundcards drivers - sound cards drivers audio drivers - audio driver 1370 - 0001 - 01 driver 1370 16 bit isa driver . this is same driver that is distributed by creative for the ensoniq audiopci 1370 except this but windows 7 fails to recognise the driver for ensoniq audiopci . controladores de audio creative es1370 audio driver para tu tarjeta de sonido compatible con windows vista / 7 32 - bit descargar creative es 1370 ; es1370 windows . ensoniq audiopci the audiopci was designed to be a low - cost , yet feature - rich audio solution , which could be integrated on computer motherboards as a value - added option . home device categories audio sound devices ensoniq creative audiopci ( es1370 ) , sb pci 64 / 128 ( wdm ) driver versions : driver date operating urltoken windows 95 : 1370 driver : 7502533 . exe : all windows 98 : audiopci driver : apiwiz31 . exe : windows 3 . 1 : soundscape , soundscapeii , elite driver : wnt _ 0828 . exe . sep 6 , 2014 i really need your help . i have a ensoniq audio pci 3000 es1370 sound card and i can ; t find any driver for it . can anyone help me with a driver . t\u00e9l\u00e9charger trouv\u00e9 files busco driver creative sb pci128 ( ensoniq es 1370 ) sound card para windows . driver for ensoniq audiopci es1370 on windows 7 . the soundcard is a ensoniq audiopci es1370 . does anyone know where i can find a driver . busco driver creative sb pci128 ( ensoniq es 1370 ) je recherche le driver pour : ensoniq es1370 audiopci sound card . compatible windows xp sp2 . merci . manix . ensoniq corporation ensoniq audiopci ( es1370 ) , pci ( wdm ) free driver download for windows 2000 . world ' s most popular driver download .\nnote ! audiopci family doesn ' t have hardware wave table capability . for this\nensoniq creative audiopci ( es1371 , es1373 ) ( wdm ) sound card drivers | download for windows 7 , xp , 10 , 8 , and 8 . 1\ni ' ve tried downloading the\ndriver\n( ensoniq audiopci ) from the creative website . double click , it\nupdates\nthe driver database . i reboot , windows 98 has a\nfound new hardware\nmoment . i select\ncreative\nthen\nensoniq audiopci .\nof course , it starts asking for files from the\ncreative ensoniq audiopci disk\n- and you expect me to have that ? i thought i just installed a driver for this ! ? ! ? !\nit does not have an ensoniq chip and is not an ensoniq brand , even though there was some connection between the companies . we need to keep these separate .\ncreative released many cards using the original audiopci chip , ensoniq es1370 , and several boards using revised versions of this chip ( es1371 and es1373 ) , and some with relabeled audiopci chips ( they say creative on them . ) boards using audiopci tech are usually easily identifiable by the board design and the chip size because they all look quite similar . such boards include sound blaster pci64 ( april 1998 ) , pci128 ( july 1998 ) , creative ensoniq audiopci , vibra pci and sound blaster 16 pci .\ncreative released many cards using the original audiopci chip , ensoniq es1370 , and several boards using revised versions of this chip ( es1371 and es1373 ) , and some with relabeled audiopci chips ( they say creative on them . ) boards using audiopci tech are usually easily identifiable by the board design and the chip size because they all look quite similar . such boards include sound blaster pci64 ( april 1998 ) , pci128 ( july 1998 ) , creative ensoniq audiopci , vibra pci and sound blaster 16 pci .\n( ensoniq has refused to give us the format specs for the bank files ) .\navailable in this download is the latest standalone driver update for creative ensoniq audiopci on windows 95 / 98 . this update is meant for users who are using the version 113x series driver . this release includes updated drivers ( version 4 . 05 . 1139 ) , the creative ensoniq audiopci mixer , and improved audio for titles that support 3d audio .\nat the ensoniq page ( from webarchivedotorg ) it stated\n64v\nso your card is really an\nensoniq audiopci 64v\nand i have a slightly better / newer version than you do from the gateway website ( i had obtained long ago ) .\nan update , just to let our readers know , the pci - 64 card is now soon to be off the market . short lived and too close to the previous creative ensoniq audiopci card from creative labs . they should have kept this one and deleted the creative ensoniq audiopci . the next card , sound blaster pci128 proves to be better still .\naudio drivers creative sound blaster audiopci 64v version 5 . 13d . audio pci , while designed to be cheap , is still quite functional . jun 14 , 1999 . this package supports the following driver modelscreative sound blaster audiopci 64v sb audiopci 64v legacy device creative gameport .\nscreen shot 2014 - 11 - 18 at 4 . 12 . 25 am . png ( 709 kb , 636x570 - viewed 682 times . ) ensoniq _ audiopci _ box . jpg ( 97 . 89 kb , 968x648 - viewed 302 times . ) ensoniq _ audiopci _ box _ rear . jpg ( 100 . 83 kb , 968x648 - viewed 294 times . )\nthis card is huge , similar to the roland lapc - i . ensoniq tried something new with the audiopci which was going after the value market ! it is a highly integrated card .\nensoniq is shipping audiopci with 2 , 4 , and 8 megabyte wavetable instrument sets available from its extensive library of over 5000 sounds from around the world . the es1370 chip manages resources on the pci bus and provides compatibility with ensoniq ' s otto synthesizer and all other hardware standards .\nlkddb module snd - ac97 - codec config _ snd _ ens1371 : sound / pci / kconfig :\n( creative ) ensoniq audiopci 1371 / 1373\n# in 2 . 6 . 0\u20132 . 6 . 4\nmidi music atari st , apple , amiga , casio , ensoniq the computer chronicles oct . 3 , 1986\ni ' ve decided that it ' s time to replace my aging ensoniq audiopci soundcard . this card was purchased before creative bought ensoniq , and i was quite happy with it until i upgraded to windows 2000 . the popping noises resulting from ( probably ) poor driver support have finally prompted me to search for a replacement .\nrequirements an existing sound blaster vibra128 , sound blaster 16 pci , sound blaster pci 128 , sound blaster ensoniq audiopci , or sound blaster pci4 . 1 digital software package must be installed before installing this update . notes :\nafter the audiopci was released , ensoniq was acquired by creative labs , which re - labeled the audiopci as the soundblaster pci 64 , and later the soundblaster pci 128 . the pci subclass and revision registers can be used to detect exactly which model is installed , and each model has similar ( but not identical ) register sets .\none thing to keep in mind . this lowly sound card is why creative bought ensoniq . they really wanted the dos compatibility software , but they landed up recycling the audiopci board quite a bit in the oem channel too .\nan existing sound blaster vibra128 , sound blaster 16 pci , sound blaster pci 128 , sound blaster ensoniq audiopci , or sound blaster pci4 . 1 digital software package must be installed before installing this update .\nnot !\nthere ' s actually nothing wrong with the audiopci card itself . it ' s a very nice , inexpensive card .\n2014 - 06 , pt880 ultra : i tested three versions of creative ' s audiopci / sound blaster pci 64 drivers but none of them worked in the slightest . through this thread i located a pre - acquisition ensoniq driver distro :\n. ensoniq tried something new with the audiopci which was going after the value market ! it is a highly integrated card . as you can see on the image , there aren ' t many components on this card at all . . .\nedit - here is\nwhat else\nis on the soundcard . it says : ensoniq 9720 - plus some numbers that seem to be different depending on the card : e375607 . revision e . main chip on board says\naudiopci es1370 .\nthere was once a unofficial audiopci website that covered all of the developments . sadly it is not available in the internet archive .\nit also offers 64 voices of wave table synthesis , two megabytes and 4mb general musical instruments digital interface ( midi ) sample sets and 8mb sample set for professional music while the creative ensoniq audiopci is a value audio solution that provides audio for mainstream users .\nusing the pci bus allows a 4 to 20 times increase in speed over much slower dma transfers on the isa bus , and therefore places a low overhead on the system . no pci to isa bridging is used . audiopci technology allows the implementation of ensoniq algorithms for reverb , chorus , and dimensional enhancement via the host processor ( and mmx when present ) . the audiopci s5016 pci add - in board can support four speaker surround sound . the audiopci solution is fully compatible with microsoft ' s directx - 3d sound specification .\nhere all you need is sound blaster and general midi . cards like a live ! , audiopci or vortex2 will do the trick .\ncreative drivers download creative . device - it was ensoniq ' s last sound card product before they were acquired by creative technology . urltoken\nhi kitchm , creative has acquired ensoniq . that is why creative can use ensoniq ' s id for their own devices . i will see if the name can be changed in creative because they apparently continued to use the id after the acquisition . thanks for pointing this out .\nstill not working . apparently , the installer cannot detect any\ncreative\nor ensoniq hardware onboard . i snatched some files from the temp folder before the installer deleted them , and installed the driver inside those folders ( as an ensoniq audiopci legacy device , then update the driver to the one supplied ) . system hangs after reboot , and i need\nadministrative\nprivileges to access where you would install the wavesets .\nqemu has two operating modes : moving from isa to pci allowed the card to dispense with onboard memory . qemu is a fast ! openal ( open audio library ) is a cross - platform audio application programming interface ( api ) . es1370 download driver 2895 downloads windows . it is easy to find the right driver for your installed device . os device downloads ; windows : ibm thinkpad t43 / t43p video driver ati ensoniq audiopci es1370 driver download radeon / firegl . download ensoniq drivers . is a pci add - on sound card from creative technology limited for pcs . it is designed for efficient rendering of multichannel three . 1 . 1 features . es1370 : we have the most supported creative labs sound / audio drivers ensoniq audiopci es1370 driver download available for free download the most downloaded ensoniq audiopci es1370 driver download audio drivers , including audio driver update utility , conexant high definition audio and crystal cs4281 pci audio . processor emulator using dynamic translation to achieve good emulation speed . sound blaster live .\nwe have the most supported creative labs sound / audio drivers available for free download the most downloaded audio drivers , including audio driver update utility , conexant high definition audio and crystal cs4281 pci ensoniq audiopci es1370 driver download audio . processor emulator using dynamic translation to achieve good emulation speed . qemu has two operating modes : ibm thinkpad t43 / t43p video driver ati radeon / firegl . download ensoniq drivers . it is ensoniq audiopci es1370 driver download easy to find the right driver for your installed device . is a pci add - on sound card from creative technology limited for pcs . 1 . 1 features . sound blaster live ! moving from isa to pci allowed the card to dispense with onboard memory . qemu is a fast ! openal ( open audio library ) is a cross - platform audio application programming interface ensoniq audiopci es1370 driver download ( api ) . es1370 : es1370 download driver 2895 downloads windows . os device downloads ; windows : it is designed for efficient rendering of multichannel three .\nes1370 download driver 2895 downloads windows . qemu is a fast ! es1370 : ibm thinkpad t43 / t43p video driver ati radeon / firegl . 1 . 1 features . openal ( open audio ensoniq audiopci es1370 driver download library ) is a cross - platform audio application programming interface ( api ) . we have the most supported creative labs sound / audio drivers available for free download the most downloaded audio drivers , including audio driver update utility , conexant high definition audio and crystal cs4281 pci audio . is a pci add - on sound card from creative technology limited for pcs . os device downloads ; windows : download ensoniq drivers . processor emulator using ensoniq audiopci es1370 driver download dynamic translation to achieve good emulation speed . sound blaster live ! it is designed for efficient rendering of multichannel three . qemu has two operating modes : it is easy to find the right driver for your installed device . moving from isa to pci allowed the card to dispense with onboard ensoniq audiopci es1370 driver download memory .\nyou should have downloaded\nepw9xup . exe\nand should also need a\n2mb waveset for audiopci cards\n. ( for midi support )\nin summary , you get ensoniq general midi and a 44 . 1 khz sample rate , but not without the sbpro channel - swapping problem .\ntargaff said : [ b ] also , is there any software available to edit / create / convert to an ensoniq waveset ( . ecw ) ?\nuse the links on this page to download the latest version of creative audiopci ( es1370 ) , sb pci 64 / 128 ( wdm ) drivers . all drivers available for download have . i really need your help . i have a ensoniq audio pci 3000 es1370 drivers are on the card manufacturer ' s website , but any version of windows . creative audiopci ( es1370 ) , sb pci 64 / 128 ( wdm ) category : audio sound device : device manufacturer : ensoniq : driver date : 03 / 31 / 2008 : vendor . welcome to creative worldwide support . get technical help for your creative products through knowledgebase solutions , firmware updates , driver downloads . es1370 driver download and installation . download this ensoniq sound cards device driver , then follow the procedure below .\nthe audiopci is sound blaster compatible in regards to the digital part ( speech and sound effects ) . it also features wavetable / soundfont technology however using the\nit ' s understandable that cl doesn ' t want to issue driver for audiopci , it ' s an old card , it reached end of life .\nlkddb module snd - ens1371 config _ snd _ ens1371 : sound / pci / kconfig :\n( creative ) ensoniq audiopci 1371 / 1373\n# in 2 . 6 . 5\u20132 . 6 . 39 , 3 . 0\u20133 . 19 , 4 . 0\u20134 . 17 , 4 . 18 - rc + head\nyears ago , a low - cost sound card known as the ensoniq audiopci was released . this card used a sample - based software midi synthesizer for internal\nmidi playback\n. the samples used by the synth were stored in\nwavesets\n, which were files with an extension of . ecw . the manufacturer , ensoniq ( and later sound blaster , who bought ensoniq and continued the audiopci product line with descendents like the sound blaster pci64 and pci128 ) , never released an editor for these files , nor did they release any info on the file format . as a challenge , i tried my hand at reverse - engineering the file format , creating some of my own wavesets , and translating existing wavesets to the ubiquitous . sf2 format . i was mostly successful on all fronts .\nyou ' ll almost certainly have less compatibility problems with an isa card . the dos drivers for pci sound cards are very complex and audiopci requires emm386 loaded .\nthe es1370 along with the akm 4531 codec provide total solution that occupies less than four square inches of space on a motherboard . the audiopci solution is low power and will work in 3 volt applications and laptops . the audiopci s5016 has achieved audio quality levels in terms of signal - to - noise ratio in excess of - 90 dbr . the boards are manufactured on a modern surface mount line , and tested to professional standards in ensoniq ' s facility in malvern , pennsylvania .\nthe following i / o mapped registers can be found by reading the bar0 address of the ensoniq audiopci device . these registers are used by the es1371 and later models . ( the earlier es1370 model did not include an ac ' 97 codec read / write register , and instead provided its own proprietary codec register . )\nmalvern , pa . , february 24 , 1997 - - ensoniq corporation today announced production shipments of the audiopci s5016 board , a breakthrough in sound technology , performance , and price for the pc . audiopci technology puts sound and wavetable midi music on the pci bus in both windows and dos . the audiopci es1370 chip set and s5016 sound board exploit the power of the pci bus , and enable mmx systems to be compatible with legacy dos software without additional circuitry . taking advantage of pci bus speed , it eliminates the costly wavetable rom and allows the use of system ram to hold midi sounds and results in a solution cost equivalent to fm .\nthe ensoniq audiopci is a low - cost pci sound card that notably used software to emulate a midi synthesizer using a proprietary wave table format . it also supported up to 48khz pcm input and output and up to 4 channels in some configurations . it is also the only sound card model currently supported in vmware virtual machines .\nin a nutshell , games that support sound blaster 16 and general midi should work just fine . the audiopci seems to be most compatible with the sound blaster 16 .\nensoniq audiopci architecture provides compatibility with all dos mode games , thus protecting the end - users ' software investment . existing software and games for the pc have been designed to run on isa based sound cards . to function properly , those cards must write directly to the inherently slow isa hardware using the interrupt controller ( irq ) and direct memory access ( dma ) signals . these signals are not present on the pci bus , but audiopci allows legacy software to function as if the isa signals are present and at the full speed of the pci bus .\ncompatibility is of primary importance ,\nsaid albert charpentier , president ,\nno sound card can succeed in the marketplace without the ability to play all existing software .\nthe techniques employed by audiopci are so unique that ensoniq has applied for a patent on the process .\ncreative sb audiopci 64v wdm - free download and software . notably , audio pci supports several digital effects ( reverb , chorus , and spatial enhancement ) when used with microsoft windows 95 and later versions of windows . it was one of the first cards to have microsoft direct sound3d 4 - speaker playback support . dec 31 , 1995 . click on the following links for the driver package readme info . / extract / this package supports the following driver modelscreative sb audiopci . sb audiopci 64v wdm . intelr high definition audio hdmi .\nmany games had native support for ensoniq soundscape . so with these games just select soundscape . e . g . descent , descent2 , dark forces and duke nukem 3d are all\nkvm is a virtualisation package for running operating systems such as windows on linux . windows xp works fine in this , but windows 7 fails to recognise the sound card . according to the documentation , the soundcard is a ensoniq audiopci es1370 . does anyone know where i can find a driver for this , or a compatible driver that will run under 7 .\nhere you can download creative ev1938 pci sound card for windows . it ' s 100 % safe , uploaded from safe source and passed eset virus scan ! download creative ev1938 . creative labs creative ev1938 driver . creative labs sound card drivers . creative _ ev1938 . rar ( driver sound card creative chipset ev1938 ) this site . creative ev1938 driver . tags try this driver , paste red into browser . i can ' t locate a device driver \u203a [ solved ] creative . the ensoniq audiopci is a pci - based sound card released in 1997 . it was ensoniq ' s last sound card product before they were acquired by creative technology . creative ev1938 ( audiopci 64v ) is virtually identical to es1371 / es1373 and .\ni plugged my microphone into my mixer and then routed a stereo signal via rca cables to a 1 / 8\nstereo plug adapter to the line - in on the ensoniq . initially , i was unable to generate an input signal though i could hear the sound through my monitors . i went to the ensoniq mixer by clicking on the ensoniq icon that appears in your desktop tray and found that the microphone in had been muted . this should not have affected the line in signal but i enabled it and had instant sound levels .\nthe driver is easy to use and i have included instructions . in a nutshell copy the audiopci folder to your root directory of your c drive , then copy paste 4 lines from\nall in all , the ensoniq audiopci is a fully functioning , competent soundcard . as a former sb 16 user i can testify to its superior sound quality and performance . for the basic daw application on a very tight budget this would be a good card to use . the limitations are obvious , it has only one stereo line in and one stereo line out . despite these limitations , it provides a good quality sound on a very small budget . if you can only afford a $ 30 . 00 soundcard , look at the ensoniq .\nfor over fifteen years ensoniq has served the professional musician with high quality wavetable synthesizers , keyboards , and digital effects processors . ensoniq ' s ability to design custom integrated circuits allows it to produce quality and technology that is unparalleled in the industry . its multimedia division is now producing its sixth generation sound product for the pc , and serves a significant oem customer base . ensoniq ' s sounds and integrated circuits are used in arcade machines , karaoke equipment , pos terminals , 3 - d amusement rides , as well as recording studios and musical instruments\na pci plug and play sound card . to uninstall , run the \u0093creative ensoniq audiopci install launcher\u0094 . since this is an \u0093auto play\u0094 cd under win95 / 98 , simply inserting the disk will run this applet . if you change you mind later , rerun the install wizard from the cd . insert cd - rom driver disk , select \u0093install\u0094 then select \u0093remove software\u0094 .\nmau1wurf1977 wrote : if anyone manages to get the midi interface ( joystick port ) going under dos please let us know because it supports intelligent mode in the same way like all ensoniq cards .\nso i got my ensoniq es1370 in the mail the other day ( without driver cd - thanks alot ebay seller for your\nuninstalled\ncard ) - it works fine in windows 2000 .\ncreative labs driver . creative labs sound card drivers . this site maintains listings of sound card drivers available on the web , organized by company . includes links . the ensoniq audiopci is a pci - based sound card released in 1997 . it was ensoniq ' s last sound card product before they were acquired by creative technology . creative sb pci64v - ev1938 driver creative sound blaster kx 10k1 ct4780 audio driver downloads browse all creative labs sound / audio drivers . searching for creative labs ev1938 drivers ? we have them ! creative labs drivers are responsiple for communication between your computer and sound .\nin 1998 , creative acquired ensoniq corporation , manufacturer of the audiopci , a card popular with oems at the time . audiopci offered a full - featured solution , being a pci sound card with wavetable midi , and offering 4 - speaker directsound3d surround sound , a3d emulation , and full dos legacy support . creative ' s acquisition filled a market segment where live ! was too expensive , and it gave them excellent dos support , a feature that was proving difficult for companies to get working with pci cards ( typically early pci audio cards were limited to dos boxes within windows 9x . )\nthe only glitch to the plug and play routine was that windows could not find the drivers on the provided cd even though it prompted me to search the cd . i simply exited and did a straight install from the cd . i checked creative ' s website at creative ensoniq audiopci for updated drivers . they were new , so i downloaded them and installed them before i did any testing .\nin addition to amplitude and pitch envelopes , there is an envelope that controls which wavetable plays at any given time . this is used to emulate resonant lowpass filters in the wavesets released by ensoniq .\nhave you tested the intelligent mode support on an ensoniq card ? i know it ' s supposed to , but gateway still won ' t work when using a soundscape / mt - 32 for example .\ni also tested the audiopci 64v drivers shown below . they initialized ok and worked for mpxplay and megamid , but doom and dn3d both crashed in a matter of seconds , and the voice channels were reversed .\nyou may be wondering why i would review a card that retails for $ 29 . 99 in an industry where cards costing hundreds of dollars dominate ? well , most of us daw users do not have the money to fork out big bucks for a professional card . we are left to saving money where we can . the ensoniq has been around for several years . originally developed by the ensoniq corporation , the soundcard portion of ensoniq was bought by creative - - the soundblaster company . the ensoniq utilizes the pci bus and provides improved multi - media performance versus an isa bus soundcard . the card sounds better than the sb 16 and the awe series , recording more robustly and quieter than those cards . as a basic card , it does a remarkably good job for basic recording needs . therein lies the reason for my review .\nalso , a question . since fm doesn ' t require isa dma in order to work , would it be reasonable to use a card , like the yamaha ymf724 stuff for opl3 , and then use another card that can emulate sound blaster digital audio without ddma , like the ensoniq audiopci / creative sound blaster 16 - pci / 128 / 64v , to get around the ddma barrier and still have good dos compatibility ?\nhunterz wrote : my creative sb pci128 was re - branded ensoniq hardware , and it definitely had eax and 3d sound support of some kind - but that may have been implemented by creative in their version of the drivers .\n* * * scanning for playback devices * * * card 0 , id ` audiopci ' , name ` ensoniq audiopci ' device 0 , id ` es1370 / 1 ' , name ` es1370 dac2 / adc ' , 1 subdevices ( 1 available ) 1 . . 2 channels , sampling rate 4000 . . 48000 hz sample formats : u8 , s16 _ le subdevice 0 , name ` subdevice # 0 ' device 1 , id ` es1370 / 2 ' , name ` es1370 dac1 ' , 1 subdevices ( 1 available ) 1 . . 2 channels , sampling rate 5512 . . 44100 hz sample formats : u8 , s16 _ le subdevice 0 , name ` subdevice # 0 '\nspecial note : also owned by the singapore - based creative labs , soundblaster companies are the last american manufacturer of synthesizers \u0093ensoniq\u0094 and synthesizer manufacturer \u0093e - mu systems , \u0094 co - developer of soundfont technology . url\u0092s : urltoken urltoken\nwhen creative purchased ensoniq , a driver update was released renaming the card to sound blaster pci 64 . this also added some new features . in windows 9x it has rudimentary directsound3d 4 - speaker support and minimal a3d / eax emulation .\ncreative labs creative ev1938 driver - sound card drivers the card represented a shift in ensoniq ' s market positioning . creative labs creative ev1938 driver . creative labs sound card drivers . creative _ ev1938driver sound card creative chipset ev1938 this site .\ni think changing the soundfonts can be done inside system - > control panel - > multimedia . also , this card has an interesting history . the first cards were called audiopci , and had ensoniq written on the main chip . i think the chip was labelled es1370 . when creative got involved , they upgraded the chip a couple of times , and renamed the chip to es1371 and then es1373 . the following wikipedia webpage has quite a lot of info about it - urltoken\nthe s5016 is expected to have a street price of about $ 75 , yet offer the feature set of boards in the $ 249 range . audiopci solutions are available now in production quantities and will shortly appear in several major oem systems and motherboards .\nplease let me know if the live solves the popping and crackling problems . your description of the problem is 100 % in line with my experiences with my audiopci card . . . right down to the popping and skipping when simply changing focus between windows .\nthe audiopci is sound blaster compatible in regards to the digital part ( speech and sound effects ) . it also features wavetable / soundfont technology however using the pcs system ram instead of ram on the sound card . this was a smart cost saving measure !\nthis package is meant for sound blaster\u00ae vibra128 , sound blaster 16 pci , sound blaster pci 128 , sound blaster 4 . 1 digital , and sound blaster ensoniq audiopci users running windows 98se , windows me , windows 2000 and windows xp , who experienced distortion problem when playing a wave or mp3 file in 4 speaker mode . for prodikeys\u2122 users who are running on windows 98se , this web update will enable them to record and playback under impress mode within the prodikeys application . the package will contain the following :\nthe sample rate converter is programmed using the sample rate controller register ( 0x10 ) . this single 32 - bit i / o register is used to both read and write values in several registers located in the sample rate converter ' s memory on the audiopci card .\navailable detailed write - ups : es1370 ( magitronic dcs s727 - sb ) es1373 ( ct5803 sound blaster audiopci 64 dell / gateway ) emu10k1 - sef ( ct4830 sound blaster live ! value oem ) emu10k1 - ngf ( sb0100 sound blaster live ! 5 . 1 )\n2014 - 07 , pt880 ultra : although creative ' s product list clearly identifies ct5803 as an audiopci 64 oem version , none of the driver sets for sound blaster audiopci 64v that i tested were recognized by windows as being applicable to the installed card . otoh , the sound blaster pci128 driver pack and / or\nweb update\nsbpci _ webdrvsv5 _ 12 _ 01 . exe from creative ' s web site installed smoothly with no error messages and made windows unbootable ( yay ) . it locked up at the splash screen every time .\nwant another creative labs card . all i really do want is a stereo card with decent signal - to - noise ratio for the analog inputs ( at least on a par with my old audiopci ) and good win2k drivers with proper smp support . i don ' t care\nhunterz wrote : alas , i embarked on the same quest when i had my sb pci128 . it seems that the ecw format was proprietary and it died when ensoniq died - that is , when creative bought them out to use their pci technology * shakes clenched fist bitterly *\nensoniq was a popular electronic musical instrument and sound processor company that produced sound cards during the 1990s . their cards competed against creative labs ' offerings . at the end of the decade they were suffering financially and were purchased by creative and merged with the e - mu subsidiary .\nthe 2mb audiopci guitar sounds like the soundscape elite ' s . but the bigger patch sets change the guitar out and it sounds much better . interesting . the older soundscape has a better guitar too actually . there doesn ' t seem to be any effects on audiopci output in dos . makes it sound very dry , like the regular soundscape card . elite has some reverb and chorus enabled by default and you can tweak it with sysex commands . audiopci midi definitely appears to be 22 khz audio . the 11 khz cutoff is easily seen on a graphic equalizer ( winamp ozone plugin here ) . this would explain why the soundscape cards sound much crisper / fuller / wider . they seem to operate at 44 . 1 khz or so . the 8mb patch set is hardly an improvement over the 4mb . they must have been limited by the hardware .\n. ecw file specification 1 . 5 detailed description of the function of almost every byte in an . ecw file . last updated 2009 - 1 - 29 . i have since sold my audiopci and the pc that housed it , so there will likely be no further updates to this file .\nthere ' ve been several varieties of the pci128 , but some used the same es1370 chip that the original audiopci used ( and therefore the same drivers ) . they ' re dragging their feet on updated drivers , even though cards sold less than a year ago could also be affected . . .\nbeen down that road . just search the forum for es1371 . none of the xp audiopci , pci64 , pci128 , etc . drivers on the creative web site will work with the es1371 or es1373 . if you read the details , you will see that the driver is for specific model numbers .\ncreative labs creative sound blaster audiopci 64v ( ev1938 ) free driver download for windows xp - ev1938v4140w2k . exe . world ' s most popular driver . free creative ev1938 sound card driver software , best creative ev1938 sound card driver download at - notebook versa vxi audio device creative sb audiopci ( ev1938 . creative labs sound / audio free driver download | free download creative technology ltd sound / audio drivers . world ' s most popular creative ev1938 ( windows xp professional ) [ pci / isa ] 3 replies , mar 11 , 2015 . creative . creative sound blaster - creative labs ( united kingdom ) .\ni ' ve also tried\naudiopci legacy\nfrom the menu . it doesn ' t ask for files , but gives a\ncode 2\nerror in device manager , as well as trying all the soundblaster choices . no avail . and yes , i ' ve searched the ess drivers list too .\nthe other issue seems to be in safemode , even with a dodgy\ndriver\ninstalled ( for the wrong card ) , you cannot find any evidence of sound hardware , except the onboard stuff . restarting , windows\nalerts\nyou it has found a\nnew\npci multimedia device . do i skip this and * just * run the\ndriver\ninstallation program , then skip the prompts made by windows for the new hardware again or am i supposed to do something ? i ask this , as it seems if you actually do something ( and select the newly created\nensoniq audiopci\nfrom the creative list , you are prompted for the driver cd - which i don ' t have , and is why i downloaded that file in the first place ) - note that checking out the\ness\nmenu shows no sign of an\naudiopci\nor\nes1370\n- just es models higher / lower than mine .\nnote that this driver will give you sb16 and general midi compatibility , but soundscape support doesn ' t work ! use the ensoniq audiopci dos driver for sound blaster pro , gm and soundscape support . i have uploaded the dos drivers and the 2 , 4 and 8mb soundfont files . in order to switch soundfonts just edit sbpci . cfg and edit this line : synthfile = c : \\ dosdrv \\ eapci2m . ecw replace the 2 with a 4 or 8 and reboot the machine . mem / c should show you the memory being used . i highly recommend the 8mb soundfont . it sounds quite good considering how cheap these cards are !\nthe final sound card from ensoniq is a very cost - reduced pci card that is almost entirely host - driven ( software - based ) . midi is a soft - synth in both windows and dos and has limitations that make it impossible to produce a patch set that rivals the older cards with 2 megabyte roms .\n[ root @ localhost ~ ] # cat / proc / asound / oss / sndstat sound driver : 3 . 8 . 1a - 980706 ( alsa v1 . 0 . 20 emulation code ) kernel : linux localhost 2 . 6 . 31 . 5 - 127 . fc12 . i686 . pae # 1 smp sat nov 7 21 : 25 : 57 est 2009 i686 config options : 0 installed drivers : type 10 : alsa emulation card config : ensoniq audiopci ens1371 at 0xdf00 , irq 16 audio devices : not enabled in config synth devices : not enabled in config midi devices : 0 : es1371 timers : 31 : system timer mixers : not enabled in config\naureal cards are a nice alternative to audiopci and sb live ! . they are 48 khz and their opl3 is still only an emulation , but their resampling is better and they come with a different soundfont . interestingly , although the dos driver is available only as part of a w98 drivers distribution , it appears not to require an emm .\neapci2m . sf2 ( zip file ) an unfinished attempt to convert ensoniq ' s 2 megabyte waveset ( version 2 ) to a sound font ( . sf2 ) . the sound font was created manually using samples / articulation info extracted by the . ecw decompiler & sample extractor ( above ) and viena . last updated 2009 - 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", "topic": 5}], "title": "k - dow petrochemicals", "paragraphs": ["dow ' s tarragona , spain , site will become part of k - dow petrochemicals .\n20081800 : kuwait petroleum corporation ; k - dow petrochemicals c . v . | federal trade commission\nthe dow chemical company effective ownership of k - d petrochemicals c . v . is 50 % of which daulat holdco llc owns . 00058011 % , dow plastics and chemicals holding b . v . owns . 00058011 % , daulat canada holding lp owns . 00058011 % and k - dow petrochemicals gmbh owns 99 . 99651933 % ( dow petrochemicals holding llc owns 50 % of k - dow petrochemicals gmbh . )\nleaders at dow and petrochemical industries co . have signed a joint venture formation agreement to create k - dow petrochemicals , which will be the world ' s leading supplier of petrochemicals and plastics .\n\u201cthe formation of k - dow petrochemicals will be a critical milestone in dow\u2019s transformation into an earnings growth company ,\nsaid dow chemical ceo andrew liveris .\nsubramanian , guhan , and charlotte krontiris .\nthe k - dow petrochemicals joint venture .\nharvard business school teaching plan 913 - 047 , june 2013 .\ndow and petrochemical industries company ( pic ) have announced that they have signed the joint venture formation agreement and other agreements regarding the formation of k - dow petrochemicals , a 50 : 50 joint venture that is said to be the leading global supplier of petrochemicals and plastics .\nsubramanian , guhan , james k . sebenius , phillip andrews , rhea ghosh , and charlotte krontiris .\nthe k - dow petrochemicals joint venture .\nharvard business school case 912 - 002 , september 2011 . ( revised september 2013 . )\nk - dow will have an enterprise value of $ 17 . 5bn and be a major producer of petrochemicals and plastics including polyethylene , ethylene amines , ethanolamines , polypropylene and polycarbonate .\nthe total enterprise value of the dow businesses going into k - dow is approximately $ 17 . 4 billion .\naccording to dow , k - dow will have estimated sales of $ 11 billion , and with the addition of meglobal and equipolymers , the total annual revenue of k - dow will be $ 15 billion .\ntwo of dow and pic\u2019s existing jvs , meglobal and pet maker equipolymers , will be moved into k - dow , the partners said , taking estimated k - dow annual sales from $ 11bn to $ 15bn .\nk - dow will be headquartered in southeast michigan , with operations beginning by jan . 1 .\nk - dow will be a global supplier of essential petrochemicals and plastics and will manufacture and market polyethylene , ethyleneamines , ethanolamines , polypropylene and polycarbonate , and will also license polypropylene technology and market - related catalysts .\nkuwait ' s government backed out of the deal with dow late sunday , calling the k - dow petrochemicals joint venture\nvery risky\nbecause of the global financial crisis and crude prices that have tumbled more than 70 percent since july .\nguhan subramanian , james k . sebenius , phillip andrews , rhea ghosh and charlotte krontiris\n\u201ci am very pleased with the outcome of our due diligence and thorough preparation to launch k - dow petrochemicals . the k - dow joint venture will not only diversify kuwait\u2019s national economy , but it will also position kuwait as a leader on the global business stage , \u201d said maha mulla hussain , chairman and managing director of pic . \u201cthrough the k - dow joint venture , pic , in pursuit of its long - term strategy , will enter a new arena of petrochemical products based on leading global technologies . this represents the best option for pic to achieve a leading position in petrochemicals and to optimize growth between our connecting businesses of oil refining and basic petrochemicals while building on our long - standing , positive relationship with dow . \u201d\nlondon ( icis news ) - - dow chemical has signed its pivotal agreement with kuwait \u2019s petrochemical industries co ( pic ) to create the $ 17 . 4bn ( \u20ac13 . 7bn ) k - dow petrochemicals joint venture , the us chemicals giant said on monday .\nby guhan subramanian , james k . sebenius , phillip andrews , rhea ghosh and charlotte krontiris\ndow and pic also announced that two of their existing 50 \\ 50 joint ventures will be moved into k - dow : meglobal , a leader in ethylene glycol , and equipolymers , a supplier of pet resins . k - dow will have estimated sales of $ 11 billion and with the addition of meglobal and equipolymers the total annual revenue of k - dow will be $ 15 billion .\nwith k - dow expected to be an instant global petrochemical supplier . operations are expected to begin on that same date .\nthe deal between the us chemicals giant and petrochemical industries co ( pic ) to form k - dow petrochemicals , which was agreed in december 2007 , collapsed just days before it was to close at the end of last year when the kuwaiti company pulled out .\nmidland - based dow had expected more than $ 7 billion in pretax proceeds from the $ 17 . 4 billion k - dow partnership , which was to have begun thursday . k - dow was to produce plastics for everyday items such as shopping bags , cups and dvds .\ndow and pic also announced on monday that two of their existing 50 : 50 joint ventures would be moved into k - dow . these include meglobal , a producer of ethylene glycol , and equipolymers , a supplier of pet resins . dow noted that k - dow will have estimated sales of $ 11 billion and with the addition of the two joint ventures , k - dow will have total annual revenue of $ 15 billion .\nthe activities of kuwait petroleum corporation ( kpc ) are focused on petroleum exploration , production , petrochemicals , refining , marketing , and transportation .\nas a part of the joint - venture formation two of dow chemical ' s current joint - ventures kuwait petroleum corporation were transferred to k - dow .\nearlier this month kuwait\u2019s state - run petrochemical industries co ( pic ) signed a deal with dow to launch the joint venture , k - dow petrochemicals , and was due to pay $ 7 . 5 billion . the deal was part of dow\u2019s strategy to reduce its exposure to the cyclical nature of the commodity chemicals business .\nthe reversal is a setback for dow , the chemicals giant based in midland , mich . the joint venture , called k - dow petrochemicals , was seen as an important way for dow to reduce its exposure to the ups and downs of the commodities business , as well as to raise cash to defray the cost of dow\u2019s pending $ 15 billion acquisition of rival\nk - dow petrochemicals private limited ' s annual general meeting ( agm ) was last held on 2010 - 09 - 30 . as per records from ministry of corporate affairs ( mca ) , this company ' s balance sheet was last filed on 2010 - 03 - 31 .\nsubramanian , guhan , james k . sebenius , phillip andrews , rhea ghosh , and charlotte krontiris .\nthe dow chemical company effective ownership of dow petrochemicals holding llc is 100 % of which the dow chemical company owns 25 % , dow global technologies inc . owns 25 % , union carbide corporation owns 25 % and union carbide chemicals & plastics technology llc owns 25 % .\nin the third quarter 2008 earnings conference call dow chemical officials stated the k - dow joint venture is on track to close by the end of the year . on\ndow expects to receive $ 9bn in total pre - tax proceeds related to the transaction , including a special cash distribution from k - dow of $ 1 . 5bn .\nmidland , mi / kuwait city , kuwait - the dow chemical co . ( dow ) and petrochemical industries co . ( pic ) , a wholly owned subsidiary of kuwait petroleum corp . ( kpc ) , have signed the joint venture formation agreement and other key definitive agreements regarding the formation of k - dow petrochemicals , a 50 / 50 joint venture that will be a global supplier of petrochemicals and plastics . it is expected that the new company will begin operations no later than jan . 1 , 2009 .\ndow chemical company and petrochemical industries company , a wholly owned subsidiary of kuwait petroleum corporation , signed a joint venture formation agreement and other key definitive agreements regarding the formation of k - dow petrochemicals , a 50 / 50 joint venture that was going to be a global supplier of petrochemicals and plastics . the new company was to begin operations in 2009 . subsequently , however , the deal was cancelled by petrochemical industries company due to opposition in kuwait ' s parliament . pestalozzi acted as swiss counsel to dow chemical .\n\u201cthe signing of these documents is the critical step in the formation of k - dow , which will immediately become a leading petrochemicals supplier globally , \u201d said andrew n . liveris , dow chairman and chief executive officer . \u201cthe formation of k - dow petrochemicals will be a critical milestone in dow\u2019s transformation into an earnings growth company . this is a giant step in our strategy of growing our basics businesses through joint ventures , reducing our capital intensity , and freeing up $ 9 billion in pre - tax cash proceeds to invest in our performance businesses . we have effectively set the stage for our next major landmark \u2013 completing the proposed acquisition of rohm and haas in early 2009 . \u201d\nrohm & haas said it\ncontinues to work diligently\nto complete the acquisition , which it said the k - dow venture does not affect .\nin july , dow and pic named james fitterling as the ceo of k - dow and also announced the selection of michigan as the location of the world headquarters for the joint venture .\nchemical and agricultural products manufacturer dow chemical co . ( dow ) said on monday that it has signed binding agreements for the formation of k - dow petrochemicals , a joint venture with petrochemical industries co . , a wholly - owned subsidiary of kuwait petroleum corp . the company noted that the 50 : 50 joint venture will be a supplier of essential petrochemicals and plastics that will be used in consumer products , automotive parts and drug processing . confirming earlier media reports , dow chemical has accepted a lower price for a 50 % stake in the joint venture due to the global recession and lower oil prices .\nthe company is made up of the following subsidiaries : kuwait oil company ( koc ) , kuwait national petroleum company ( knpc ) , petrochemicals industries company ( pic ) , kuwait oil tanker company ( kotc ) , kuwait aviation fueling company ( kafco ) , kuwait foreign petroleum exploration company ( kufpec ) , kuwait petroleum international limited ( kpi - q8 ) , santa fe international corporation ( sfic ) , kuwait gulf oil company ( kgoc ) , oil sector services company and k - dow petrochemicals .\nthe company recently received $ 2 . 2 billion for damages in cash from its kuwaiti partner - - one of the largest ever from a corporate arbitration - - after the state - owned firm pulled out at the last minute from a $ 17 . 4 billion deal to create a joint venture called k - dow petrochemicals .\nin the face of tough economic conditions , dow chemical is moving ahead with the formation of its k - dow petrochemicals joint venture with kuwait ' s petrochemical industries co . , but not before shaving $ 2 . 0 billion off pic ' s bill . dow says it is set to complete the deal at the end of the year and to finish buying rohm and haas in the first quarter of 2009 .\nandrew liveris , chairman and ceo of dow chemicals said ,\nthe formation of k - dow petrochemicals will be a critical milestone in dow ' s transformation into an earnings growth company . this is a giant step in our strategy of growing our basics businesses through joint ventures , reducing our capital intensity , and freeing up $ 9 billion in pre - tax cash proceeds to invest in our performance businesses .\nk - dow ' s products will include polyethylene , ethyleneamines , ethanolamines , polypropylene and polycarbonate . it also will license polypropylene technology and market - related catalysts .\njames k . sebenius , r . nicholas burns and robert h . mnookin ( with a forward by henry a . kissinger )\nthe new company had been due to market petrochemicals and plastics such as polyethylene , polypropylene and polycarbonate , used in products ranging from plastic bottles and compact disks to computers and agricultural compounds .\nthe k - dow deal ' s collapse hits michigan ' s efforts to diversify its auto - heavy economy . k - dow was to have headquartered in wayne county , the heart of the state ' s auto industry . officials had projected the site would employ as many as 800 workers . the state has an unemployment rate of 9 . 6 percent .\nmaha mulla hussain , chairman and managing director of pic , said k - dow will diversify kuwait ' s national economy and position kuwait as a leader on the global business stage .\nsebenius , james k . , r . nicholas burns , and robert h . mnookin ( with a forward by henry a . kissinger ) .\nkevin w . mccarthy , a stock analyst with banc of america securities , pointed out in a report to clients that the rohm and haas purchase is a firm agreement , whereas the k - dow deal had been , until last week , only a memorandum of understanding .\nthere was brewing concern about the k - dow deal\u2014and by extension the rohm and haas deal\u2014given dislocation of the markets ,\nhe wrote . inking an agreement with pic\nallays concerns\nthat the rohm and haas deal would close without the k - dow transaction , a scenario that would have strapped dow with far more debt , he wrote .\nthe gross payment by pic for the joint venture is expected to be about $ 7 . 5 billion , with a net payment of $ 6 billion that includes the cash distribution from k - dow .\nthe dow chemical company effective ownership of dow saudi arabia company is 100 % of which dow europe holding b . v . owns 85 % and dow interbranch b . v . owns 15 % .\nthe dow chemical company effective ownership of dow olefinverbund gmbh is 100 % of which dow europe holding b . v . owns 95 % and dow beteiligungsgesellschaft mbh & co . kg owns 5 % .\nthe deal is dow ' s largest joint venture in its history , but not its first with pic , which is a subsidiary of kuwait petroleum corp . two of the companies ' existing joint ventures - meglobal and equipolymers - will be moved into k - dow .\nthe dow chemical company effective ownership of dow quimica de colombia s . a . is 100 % of which the dow chemical company owns 90 % and dow chemical inter - american limited owns 10 % .\nthe dow chemical company effective ownership of pt dow indonesia is 100 % of which dow chemical pacific ( singapore ) private limited owns 99 % and dow chemical ( singapore ) private limited owns 1 % .\nthe dow chemical company effective ownership of dow chemical east africa limited is 100 % of which dow europe holding b . v . owns 90 % and dow interbranch b . v . owns 10 % .\nthe dow chemical company effective ownership of dow chemical korea limited is 100 % of which the dow chemical company owns 85 . 82 % and dow europe holding b . v . owns 14 . 18 % .\nthe dow chemical company effective ownership of dow egypt services limited is 100 % of which dow mideast systems s . a . e . ( jsc ) owns 75 % and dow europe gmbh owns 25 % .\nthe k - dow joint venture will not only diversify kuwait \u2019s national economy , but it will also position kuwait as a leader on the global business stage , \u201d said pic chairman and managing director maha mulla hussain .\nthe midland , michigan - based dow chemical noted that the total enterprise value of k - dow is about $ 17 . 4 billion , which equates to $ 8 . 72 billion for each shareholder . the company said that the final proceeds of the transaction include usual adjustments of $ 1 . 2 billion , related to working capital and net debt . on closing of the transaction , each shareholder plans to receive a $ 1 . 5 billion special cash distribution that will be paid by k - dow .\nk - dow closing in this way\u2014where our pretax proceeds are on the order of magnitude not too far different than what we imagined prior to this economic meltdown\u2014is a terrific win for us ,\ndow ceo andrew n . liveris told stock analysts on a conference call last week .\nthe $ 2 . 2 billion in cash dow received after a four - year arbitration process is some $ 300 million less than dow ' s original claim . dow had been relying on the expected $ 9 billion proceeds from the k - dow venture to fund its purchase of rohm & haas co . dow subsequently retained the plastics unit , though was forced to divest assets with annual revenue of around $ 8 billion to finance the rohm & haas transaction .\nin december 2007 , dow agreed to sell its plastics assets for $ 9 . 5 billion to petrochemical industries co . or pic , to form a joint petrochemicals venture . as per the joint venture , pic will acquire a 50 % interest in five of dow ' s global businesses having an aggregate value of $ 19 billion . in turn , dow would gain greater access to emerging market growth and petrochemical materials used in its products .\ndow corning corporation is a 50 % - owned , nonconsolidated affiliate of the dow chemical company and is accounted for on the equity basis . as a significant subsidiary , separate financial statements for dow corning corporation are presented in this annual report on form 10 - k pursuant to rule 3 - 09 of regulation s - x . subsidiaries of dow corning corporation , if any , are not listed in this exhibit 21 .\nmaha mulla hussain , chairman and managing director of pic , said ,\nthe k - dow joint venture will not only diversify kuwait ' s national economy , but it will also position kuwait as a leader on the global business stage .\nthe dow chemical company effective ownership of dow international holdings s . a . is 100 % of which dow dutch holding b . v . owns 99 . 824 % and dow chemical international ltd . owns 0 . 176 % .\nthe total enterprise value of the dow businesses going into k - dow is approximately $ 17 . 4 billion . this equates to $ 8 . 72 billion for each shareholder . the final proceeds of the transaction include usual adjustments of $ 1 . 2 billion , related to working capital and net debt .\nin 2007 , the dow chemical company and the kuwait petroleum corporation announced plans to launch a multibillion - dollar joint venture . later known as k - dow petrochemicals , it would be one of the largest manufacturers of chemicals and plastics in the world . analysts widely hailed the planned joint venture as a game - changing deal for both companies . shortly after the announcement , cable network cnbc requested an interview with andrew liveris , dow ' s ceo , about this massive transaction . liveris needed to decide how to respond . this case provides a brief background on the industry , both companies , and plans for the joint venture as of january 2008 .\nthe dow chemical company effective ownership of dow agrosciences bolivia s . a . is 100 % of which dow agrosciences b . v . owns 99 % , dow agrosciences argentina s . a . owns 0 . 5 % and dow agrosciences paraguay s . a . owns 0 . 5 % .\nthe dow chemical company effective ownership of dow agrosciences paraguay s . a . is 100 % of which dow agrosciences b . v . owns 99 . 99 % and dow agrosciences argentina s . a . owns 0 . 01 % .\nforming k - dow is critical for dow because the company needs the money to complete its $ 18 . 8 billion acquisition of specialty chemical giant rohm and haas . liveris admitted on the conference call that , given the financial crisis , his two most - asked questions have been about the future of each deal .\nthe dow chemical company effective ownership of dow turkiye kimya sanayi ve ticaret ltd sirketi is 100 % of which dow europe holding b . v . owns 99 . 9988 % and dow interbranch b . v . owns 0 . 0012 % .\nas part of the agreement , announced this morning , pic is expected to pay dow about $ 7 . 5 billion , which is about $ 2 billion less than was anticipated when the companies announced their plans in december 2007 . in addition , k - dow itself will make special cash distributions of $ 1 . 5 billion to both dow and pic when the deal closes .\nthe dow chemical company effective ownership of dow chemical international pvt . ltd . is 100 % of which dow chemical pacific ( singapore ) private limited owns 99 . 99 % and dow chemical ( singapore ) private limited owns 0 . 01 % .\nthe dow chemical company effective ownership of dow mideast systems s . a . e . ( jsc ) is 100 % of which dow europe holding b . v . owns 99 . 96 % , dow europe gmbh owns 0 . 020 % and dow interbranch b . v . owns 0 . 020 % .\nthe dow chemical company effective ownership of pacific plastics ( thailand ) limited is 100 % of which dow chemical international ltd . owns 51 % and the dow chemical company owns 49 % .\nthe dow chemical company effective ownership of dow zwijndrecht b . v . b . a . is 100 % of which dow europe holding b . v . owns 99 . 65 % and dow interbranch b . v . owns 0 . 35 % .\nthe dow chemical company effective ownership of dow technology investments llc is 100 % of which dow global technologies inc . owns 50 % and union carbide chemicals & plastics technology llc owns 50 % .\nthe new company is expected to commence operations no later than january 1 , 2009 , with closing on that date as articulated in the mou announcement in december 2007 . k - dow will manufacture and market polyethylene , ethyleneamines , ethanolamines , polypropylene and polycarbonate , and will also license polypropylene\nin 2007 , the dow chemical company and the kuwait petroleum corporation announced plans to launch a multibillion - dollar joint venture . later known as k - dow petrochemicals , it would be one of the largest manufacturers of chemicals and plastics in the world . analysts widely hailed the planned joint venture as a game - changing deal for both companies . shortly after the announcement , cable network cnbc requested an interview with andrew liveris , dow ' s ceo , about this massive transaction . liveris needed to decide how to respond . this case provides a brief background on the industry , both companies , and plans for the joint venture as of january 2008 . learning objective : to provide background of a major , large , international joint venture deal .\nthe dow chemical company effective ownership of dow venezuela , c . a . is 100 % of which dow agrosciences b . v . owns 53 . 84 % , the dow chemical company owns 36 . 06 % and union carbide corporation owns 10 . 1 % .\nthe dow chemical company effective ownership of dow izolan ooo is 58 % via its ownership interest in rus polyurethanes holding b . v .\nthe dow chemical company effective ownership of santa vitoria acucar e alcool ltda . is 100 % of which dow brasil s . a . owns 50 % and dow interbranch b . v owns 50 % .\ndow chairman and ceo andrew liveris said the agreements are a\ncritical milestone\nin dow ' s transformation into an earnings growth company .\nthe dow chemical company effective ownership of dc spectrum holding c . v . is 100 % of which dow international holdings company owns 99 . 999 % and dow netherlands holdings llc owns 0 . 001 % .\nthe dow chemical company effective ownership of dow izolan ukraine llc is 58 % via its ownership interest in rus polyurethanes holding b . v .\nthe dow chemical company effective ownership of dow mf produktion gmbh & co . ohg is 100 % of which safechem europe gmbh owns 70 % and dow mf verwaltungs gmbh owns 30 % . dow europe holding b . v . acts as a general partner with 0 % capital participation .\nthe dow chemical company effective ownership of dow deutschland vertriebs gmbh & co . ohg is 100 % of which safechem europe gmbh owns 70 % and dow deutschland verwaltungs vertriebs gmbh owns 30 % . dow europe holding b . v . acts as a general partner with 0 % capital participation .\nthe dow chemical company effective ownership of dow agrosciences argentina s . a . is 100 % of which dow agrosciences b . v . owns 89 . 13 % and agrigenetics , inc . owns 10 . 87 % .\nthe dow chemical company effective ownership of dow international holdings company is 100 % of which the dow chemical company owns 72 . 0268 % , union carbide corporation owns 19 . 1341 % , essex specialty products llc owns 8 . 7988 % and dow chemical international ltd owns 0 . 0403 % .\ndow said on monday that it now expects to receive $ 9 billion in total pre - tax proceeds related to the transaction , down from the previously agreed $ 9 . 5 billion . this includes the cash distribution of $ 1 . 5 billion from k - dow . reports earlier on monday said that dow agreed to a lower price on the deal as the global recession has reduced the value of its plastics unit while falling oil prices have hurt kuwait ' s\nthe contract between dow chemical and petrochemical industries co ( pic ) was entirely appropriate , as was dow ' s conduct ,\nit said .\nthe dow chemical company effective ownership of dow peru s . a . is 100 % of which the dow chemical company owns 91 . 21 % and union carbide inter - america , inc . owns 8 . 79 % .\nthese companies are 50 % - owned , nonconsolidated affiliates of the dow chemical company and are accounted for on the equity basis . separate financial statements for these companies are not included in this annual report on form 10 - k . these companies are not controlled , directly or indirectly , by the dow chemical company . subsidiaries of these companies , if any , are not listed in this exhibit 21 .\nthe dow chemical company effective ownership of dow quimica mexicana s . a . de c . v . is 100 % of which the dow chemical company owns 84 . 58 % and union carbide corporation owns 15 . 42 % .\nthe dow chemical company effective ownership of dow agrosciences india pvt . ltd . is 100 % of which dow agrosciences agricultural products limited owns 99 . 99 % and das agricultural investment holding company ltd . owns 0 . 01 % .\ndow , jacobs , smithsonian present sseats opportunity to stem educators ; teache . .\ndow mideast systems s . a . e . ( jsc ) ( 2 )\ndow quimica mexicana s . a . de c . v . ( 16 )\nthe dow chemical company effective ownership of dc galaxy holding c . v . is 100 % of which dow international holdings s . a . owns 99 . 928 % and dow dutch holding b . v . owns 0 . 072 % .\noriginally , pic was set to fork over $ 9 . 5 billion for a 50 % stake in dow ' s petrochemical business . now , it will pay dow $ 7 . 5 billion . in addition , the newly formed k - dow will pay each partner $ 1 . 5 billion . thus , pic ' s net payment will be $ 6 . 0 billion . dow will rake in pretax revenues of $ 9 . 0 billion from the transaction . that ' s a decrease of only $ 500 million from what it would have gained from the deal ' s original terms . dow says its after - tax proceeds will be about $ 7 billion .\nthe dow chemical company effective ownership of ion holdings llc is 100 % of which the dow chemical company owns 60 % and rofan services inc . owns 40 % .\nthe dow chemical company effective ownership of polyol belgium b . v . b . a . is 100 % of which dow benelux b . v . owns 99 . 5 % and dow europe holding b . v . owns 0 . 5 % .\nthis case follows a two - part deal involving dow chemicals : dow ' s ill - fated joint venture with the kuwait petroleum corporation , the failure of which nearly scuttled dow ' s simultaneous acquisition of rohm & haas . focusing on dow ceo andrew liveris , this case examines the strategic interplay between private negotiations and their public presentation .\ndow chemical : rgs energys powerhouse solar shingle system passes ul class a fir . .\nthe dow chemical company effective ownership of chemtech ii l . p . is 100 % of which dow chemical delaware corp . owns 72 . 46 % , the dow chemical company owns 22 . 39 % and ifco inc . owns 5 . 15 % .\nthe dow chemical company effective ownership of dowbrands l . p . is 100 % of which dow holdings llc owns 58 % and dc partnership management inc . owns 42 % .\nliveris told stock analysts that he is proud he could fulfill his promise to complete the deal as scheduled .\nwhen we said we would close k - dow by year - end , no one anticipated the global meltdown that would occur in september and october ,\nhe said .\nthis deal was closed in an economic environment that none of us have seen in our lifetime .\nthe dow chemical company effective ownership of dow quimica argentina s . a . is 100 % of which the dow chemical company owns 76 . 70 % , union carbide corporation owns 23 . 20 % and union carbide pan america , inc . owns 0 . 10 % .\nthe dow chemical company effective ownership of dow stade produktions gmbh & co . ohg is 100 % of which safechem europe gmbh owns 70 % and angus chemie gmbh owns 30 % . dow europe holding b . v acts as a general partner with 0 % capital participation .\nthe dow chemical company effective ownership of dow wolff cellulosics gmbh & co . ohg is 100 % of which angus chemie gmbh owns 50 % and safechem europe gmbh owns 50 % . dow europe holding b . v . acts as general partner with 0 % capital participation .\nthe dow chemical company effective ownership of dml holding inc . is 100 % of which the dow chemical company owns 88 . 84 % and union carbide corporation owns 11 . 16 % .\nthe dow chemical company effective ownership of dow investment argentina s . a . is 100 % of which 3229809 nova scotia company owns 97 % and daulat canada holding lp owns 3 % .\ndow would not comment on the failure of the joint venture or negotiations with rohm & haas .\ndow clearly doesn ' t want to back itself into a corner ,\nrogers said .\nthe dow chemical company effective ownership of pbbpolisur s . a . is 100 % of which dow investment argentina s . a . owns 72 % and 3229809 nova scotia company owns 28 % .\nthe dow chemical company effective ownership of daulat canada holding lp is 100 % of which dow canada holding lp owns 99 . 9999 % and 3243425 nova scotia company owns 0 . 0001 % .\ndow chemical said sunday that the government in kuwait had changed its mind and chosen to scrap the $ 17 . 4 billion joint venture between dow and the kuwaiti state - run petrochemical industries company .\ndow chemical co . ( dow ) said it will use part of a recent arbitration payment from the petrochemical industries company of kuwait to pay down up to $ 2 billion in debt this year .\nthe dow chemical company effective ownership of modeland international holdings inc . is 100 % of which dow chemical finance canada ulc owns 59 . 1 % and union carbide corporation owns 40 . 9 % .\nthe dow chemical company effective ownership of dow quimica chilena s . a . is 100 % of which the dow chemical company owns 89 . 81 % , union carbide inter - america , inc . owns 10 . 16 % and union carbide pan america , inc . owns 0 . 03 % .\nin response dow chemical released a statement saying it was highly offended about any suggestion of improper action .\nthe dow chemical company effective ownership of battleground water company is 60 . 61 % of which rohm and haas texas incorporated owns 51 . 77 % and the dow chemical company owns 8 . 84 % .\nthe dow chemical company effective ownership of chemtech portfolio inc . is 100 % of which dow global technologies inc . owns 66 . 82 % and chemtech ii l . p . owns 33 . 18 % .\nthis list includes companies for which the effective ownership by the dow chemical company is 50 percent or more .\nthe dow chemical company effective ownership of dow agrosciences llc is 100 % of which mycogen corporation owns 51 % , centen ag inc . owns 38 . 91 % and rofan services inc . owns 10 . 09 % .\nthe dow chemical company effective ownership of co\u00f6peratieve dc prisma holding u . a . is 100 % of which dc spectrum holding c . v . owns 99 . 999 % and dow netherlands investments llc owns . 001 % .\ndow did not return calls seeking clarification about whether the deal\u2019s collapse would affect its plans to buy rohm & haas .\ndow is expected to put the money toward its purchase of rohm & haas , a philadelphia - based chemical company that will help dow avoid the cyclical nature of the chemical industry . that deal is expected to be finalized in early 2009 .\nthe dow chemical company effective ownership of dowbrands inc . is 100 % of which dow international holdings company owns 79 % , mycogen corporation owns 11 % , centen ag inc . owns 8 % and rofan services inc . owns 2 % .\nthe dow chemical company effective ownership of gwn holding , inc . is 100 % of which the dow chemical company owns 66 . 23 % , essex specialty products llc owns 26 . 93 % and union carbide corporation owns 6 . 84 % .\nthe dow chemical company effective ownership of dow canada holding lp is 100 % of which rohm and haas canada investments inc . / placements rohm et haas canada inc . owns 99 . 9999 % and 3243425 nova scotia company owns 0 . 0001 % .\nthe dow chemical company effective ownership of siam polyethylene company limited is 50 % of which daulat canada holding lp owns 49 % and sd group service co . ltd . , which is 50 % - owned by the dow chemical company , owns 2 % .\ndow agreed to buy rohm & haas for $ 15 . 3 billion in july in a move to broaden its specialty product offerings .\nthe dow chemical company effective ownership of dexco polymers lp is 50 % of which dw dexco investment llc owns 49 . 5 % and dexco polymers operating company llc owns 1 % . ( the dow chemical company owns 50 % of dexco polymers operating company llc ) .\na $ 17 . 4 billion part of the dow chemical co . ' s plan to transform the chemical giant is now in place .\nbut a binding agreement on the venture\u2019s terms was not reached until a year later , when global demand for many of dow\u2019s products had plunged .\ndow will have $ 29 . 6 billion of debt on its balance sheet , analysts said , if it doesn ' t rework the rohm & haas deal . that could jeopardize dow ' s investment - grade rating , said john rogers , an analyst with moody ' s investors service .\nthe rohm & haas deal carries a termination fee of $ 750 million for dow , according to a securities and exchange commission filing in september .\nkuwait , dec 28 ( reuters ) - kuwait decided on sunday to scrap a deal to form a $ 17 . 4 billion petrochemical joint venture with dow chemical dow . n , potentially upsetting the largest u . s . chemicals company\u2019s plans to buy rival rohm & haas roh . n .\nthe dow chemical company effective ownership of fort saskatchewan ethylene storage limited partnership is 50 % of which dow chemical canada ulc owns 49 . 9 % and fort saskatchewan ethylene storage corporation owns 0 . 2 % . ( midland pipeline corp . owns 50 % of fort saskatchewan ethylene storage corporation . )\ndow said earlier this month it was planning to pursue legal action against the pic to recoup a breakup fee of about $ 2 . 5 billion .\nshares of dow edged down 15 cents to $ 34 . 95 in recent trading . the stock has risen 11 % in the past 12 months .\nbut the dow joint venture angered some kuwaiti parliamentarians who said the project was not economically viable in light of the global financial crisis and slumping petrochemical sales .\nthere appears to be no way for dow to unilaterally walk away from and / or terminate the merger agreement with rohm & haas ,\nbegleiter said .\nthe dow chemical company effective ownership of valuepark terneuzen c . v . is 50 % of which terneuzen partnership services b . v . owns 49 . 82 % and valuepark terneuzen beheer b . v . owns 0 . 36 % . ( dow benelux b . v . owns 50 % of valuepark terneuzen beheer bv ) .\ndow said , however , that it is expected the agreement with pic will close no later than 1 january 2009 and the new company would begin operations on that date .\n\u201cit is doubtful that dow will be able to easily raise the funds and might opt to pay a cancellation fee , \u201d an egan - jones rating co report said .\ndow said it was \u201cextremely disappointed with the decision by the kuwait government , and is in the process of evaluating its options pursuant to the joint venture formation agreement . \u201d\nthese companies are 50 % - owned , consolidated affiliates of the dow chemical company . subsidiaries of these companies , if any , are not listed in this exhibit 21 .\nmany felt that dow overpaid in the deal in the first place , so now it would seem the path to rohm & haas is not so clear ,\nsaid steve anderson , branch manager and senior vice president of the hilliard lyons office at 4835 towne centre in saginaw township . he manages 150 , 000 shares of dow stock for clients .\ndow - moves - two - big - deals | december 8 , 2008 issue - vol . 86 issue 49 | chemical & engineering news methyl iodide fumigant | chemical & engineering news\ndow also announced in july that it agreed to acquire all outstanding shares of rohm and haas for $ 78 per share , or $ 18 . 8 billion in cash . the proposed acquisition of rohm and haas will make dow the world ' s leading specialty chemicals and advanced materials company . the merger is expected to close in early 2009 , pending regulatory approvals .\ndow and other chemical makers around the globe face one of the worst slumps ever in chemical demand , due to recessions in most developed countries and a sharp slowdown in emerging economies .\nthe dow chemical company effective ownership of mycogen corporation is 100 % of which rofan services inc . owns 88 . 11 % and centen ag inc . owns 11 . 89 % .\nthe dow chemical company effective ownership of rohm and haas chile limitada is 100 % of which rohm and haas company owns 99 % and charles lennig & company llc owns 1 % .\nthe failure of the joint venture left dow without the $ 7 billion it expected from the deal on the eve of closing its acquisition of rohm & haas for $ 15 . 4 billion .\ndow chemical has rejected accusations by members of the kuwaiti parliament that it paid bribes to secure a $ 17 . 4 billion joint venture with a state - owned company , it was reported saturday .\nin a statement sunday , dow said it was \u201cextremely disappointed\u201d with the kuwaiti government\u2019s decision and was evaluating its options regarding the joint venture deal , which was scheduled to close on jan 1 , 2009 .\nthe dow chemical company effective ownership of rohm and haas colombia ltda is 100 % of which rohm and haas company owns 94 . 899867 % and charles lennig & company llc owns 5 . 100133 % .\ndow has agreed to buy the us - based specialty chemicals maker in a deal valued at $ 18 . 8bn and merge rohm and haas into a new , market - facing materials business for the group .\ndow has been focused on reducing debt as it also wrestles with tough market conditions facing the global chemical industry , with analysts expecting the company to report full - year earnings of $ 2 . 9 billion .\nin a separate statement , rohm & haas said completion of dow\u2019s joint venture was not a condition for the closing of its takeover . it said it continued to work diligently to complete its deal in early 2009 .\nthe dow chemical company effective ownership of mycogen s . a . de c . v . is 100 % of which mycogen crop protection , inc . owns 99 % and agrigenetics , inc . owns 1 % .\nthe dow chemical company effective ownership of rohm and haas australia pty . ltd . is 100 % of which rohm and haas company owns 99 . 999867 % and charles lennig & company llc owns . 000133 % .\nthe dow chemical company effective ownership of rohm and haas european holding aps is 100 % of which rohm and haas equity corporation owns 99 . 999347 % and rohm and haas denmark investments llc owns . 000653 % .\nthe dow chemical company effective ownership of pt . rohm and haas indonesia is 100 % of which rohm and haas denmark finance a / s owns 99 % and rohm and haas denmark china investment aps is 1 % .\nthe dow chemical company effective ownership of rohm and haas international snc is 100 % of which rohm and haas denmark holding company aps owns 99 . 99999 % and rohm and haas europe sales aps owns . 0001 % .\nthe dow chemical company effective ownership of rohm and haas electronic materials singapore pte . ltd . is 100 % of which rohm and haas electronic materials asia limited owns 50 % and rh asia holding gmbh owns 50 % .\nthe collapse of a joint venture with a state - owned kuwaiti company may make dow chemical co . less willing to pay the $ 15 . 3 billion it agreed to last summer for specialty chemical company rohm & haas .\ndow shares tumbled 19 percent , or $ 3 . 60 , to $ 15 . 32 on monday . shares of rohm & haas fell 16 percent , or $ 10 . 22 , to $ 53 . 34 monday .\nthe dow chemical company effective ownership of rohm and haas investments holdings inc . is 90 . 909 % of which rohm and haas company owns 63 . 6363 % and rohm and haas texas incorporated owns 27 . 2727 % .\nif the company must accept the deal on the original terms , that could threaten shareholder dividends , said banc of america securities analyst kevin mccarthy in a note to investors . dow has issued a quarterly dividend for nearly a century .\nthe dow chemical company effective ownership of rohm and haas holdings ltd . is 100 % of which rohm and haas ( bermuda ) , ltd . owns 99 . 971725 % and rohm and haas credit llc owns . 028275 % .\nthe dow chemical company effective ownership of rohm and haas bermuda gp is 100 % of which rohm and haas bermuda partner ii gp owns 52 . 80 % and rohm and haas denmark bermuda gp aps owns 47 . 20 % .\nkuwait and dow had lowered the value of the joint venture more than 8 percent to $ 17 . 4 billion earlier this month after the gulf arab state asked to cut its contribution in light of a sharp slowdown in global demand .\nearlier this month , dow chemical co . said it would continue to contest its involvement in an alleged price - fixing ring after a federal judge ordered the company to pay $ 1 . 2 billion in damages , tripling a jury award .\nthe dow chemical company effective ownership of rohm and haas kimya sanayi limited sirketi is 100 % of which rohm and haas denmark holding company aps owns 99 . 9992 % and rohm and haas denmark finance a / s owns . 0008 % .\nthe dow chemical company effective ownership of rohm and haas kimya ticaret limited sirketi is 100 % of which rohm and haas denmark holding company aps owns 99 . 9999 % and rohm and haas denmark finance a / s owns . 0001 % .\nthe dow chemical company effective ownership of rohm and haas bermuda partner ii gp is 100 % of which rohm and haas denmark finance a / s owns 99 . 999999 % and rohm and haas denmark china investment aps owns . 000001 % .\ndow intends to use proceeds from the deal to repay a large part of the debt that it will have to repay to close the acquisition of rohm and haas co . ( roh ) , a provider of specialty materials , in early 2009 .\nthe 50 - 50 joint venture to produce polyethylene and other plastics was originally announced in december 2007 . at the time , dow\u2019s chief executive , andrew n . liveris , said the venture would immediately become \u201cthe player in the petrochemical field . \u201d\nkuwait ' s parliament voted overwhelmingly this week to investigate\nsuspicions of profiteering and accepting all forms of commissions by oil executives\ninvolved in several deals , including the plastics joint venture with dow , according to the kuwait daily the kuwait times .\nthe dow chemical company effective ownership of rohm and haas argentina s . r . l . is 100 % of which rohm and haas denmark finance a / s owns 89 . 9942 % and rohm and haas company owns 10 . 0058 % .\nthe dow chemical company effective ownership of rohm and haas canada lp is 100 % of which rohm and haas canada investments inc . / placements rohm et haas canada inc . owns 99 . 99 % and 3243425 nova scotia company owns . 01 % .\nthe dow chemical company effective ownership of rohm and haas ( india ) pvt . ltd . is 100 % of which rohm and haas india investment aps owns 99 . 9860 % and rohm and haas denmark finance a / s owns . 0140 % .\nfriday , mr . liveris noted that dow has maintained full ownership of its plastics franchise , saying the business has\ndelivered exceptional returns and is poised for even further margin expansion due to positive exposure to shale - gas and ethylene value chain dynamics .\nsaying that rohm & haas would allow it to cut costs and provide a cushion from the volatile basic chemicals market , dow initially agreed to pay $ 78 per share , a huge premium over rohm & haas ' $ 44 . 83 july 9 closing price .\nthe cancellation of the deal , which had met opposition in kuwait\u2019s parliament , was acknowledged by dow , which had planned to use the proceeds to repay a large part of $ 13 billion in debt it will have to shoulder once its acquisition of rohm & haas closes .\nthe dow chemical company effective ownership of rohm and haas chemicals llc is 100 % of which rohm and haas holdings llc owns 76 . 80153 % , rohm and haas company owns 23 . 13014 % and rohm and haas latin america , inc . owns . 06833 % .\nthe dow chemical company effective ownership rohm and haas mexico , s . de r . l . de c . v . is 100 % of which rh dk mexico holding aps owns 99 . 999999 % and rohm and haas denmark china investment aps owns . 000001 % .\nthe dow chemical company effective ownership of rohm and haas kimyasal urunler uretim dagitim ve ticaret a . s . is 60 % of which rohm and haas denmark holding company aps owns 59 . 9993 % and rohm and haas denmark finance a / s owns . 0007 % .\n. the company and other chemical makers are facing a slump in global demand for chemicals . in november , dow said that it would take bold and proactive measures , including options to reduce costs and eliminate or defer capital spending , to manage its transformation through the challenging times .\nthe dow chemical company effective ownership of rohm and haas latinoamerica , s . de r . l . de c . v . is 100 % of which rohm and haas denmark finance a / s owns 99 . 999999 % and rohm and haas denmark china investment aps owns . 000001 % .\npolyethylene is the most widely used of all plastics and can be found in everyday products from food packaging , milk jugs and plastic containers to pipes and liners , according to dow . polypropylene is used in fibers , packaging films , non - wovens , durable goods , automotive parts and consumer applications .\ndow agreed to pay a 74 percent premium for philadelphia - based rohm & haas in july as it , and other chemical makers , faced unprecedented energy and carbon - based feedstock costs . since , crude has fallen to levels last seen in 2004 , and credit markets that fueled a buyout frenzy have frozen .\nthe dow chemical company effective ownership of rohm and haas bermuda partner i gp is 100 % of which rohm and haas denmark bermuda holding company aps owns 53 . 751817 % , rohm and haas denmark finance a / s owns 46 . 248181 % and rohm and haas denmark china aps owns . 000002 % .\nin monday ' s regular trading session , dow is trading at $ 18 . 28 , down $ 0 . 27 or 1 . 46 % on a volume of 4 . 77 million shares . the stock has been trading in a range of $ 16 . 41 - $ 45 . 50 in the past 52 weeks .\nkuwait did the right thing . they were being pressured to pay 7 biilion plus to a joint venture while dow was contributing basically junk on their side . as for being against foreign government intervention , let\u2019s all remember how the u . s . gov . cancelled the dubai world ports deal simply because the owners were arab .\nciti investment research analyst p . j . juvekar wrote to investors that dow should protect shareholders by cutting the rohm & haas deal\nat a lower price or walking away from the deal by paying a breakup fee .\nhe acknowledged , however , the deal does not contain a\nbuyer ' s remorse\nclause .\nthe dow chemical company effective ownership of rohm and haas equity corporation is 100 % of which rohm and haas credit llc owns 82 . 731264 % , rohm and haas chemicals llc owns 12 . 666042 % , rohm and haas electronic materials llc owns 3 . 031015 % and rohm and haas company owns 1 . 571679 % ."]}
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", "topic": 24}], "title": "shri vaishnav institute of technology and science", "paragraphs": ["shri vaishnav institute of technology and science is a top private college in indore .\nrome2rio makes travelling from bhopal to shri vaishnav institute of technology and science easy .\nshri vaishnav institute of technology & science ( svits ) ( b . tech )\nthe course fee is rs 66500 per year at shri vaishnav institute of technology & science .\nshri vaishnav institute of technology science offers various graduate courses as well as post graduate courses .\nshri vaishnav institute of technology & science ( svits ) , indore was established in 1995 .\nshri vaishnav institute of technology & science offers 4 years full time bachelors degree in b . e information technology\nshri vaishnav institute of technology & science offers 4 years full time bachelors degree in b . e textile technology\nshri vaishnav institute of technology & science offers full time bachelors degree in b . e electrical engineering\npresently , he is working as professor and head , department of textile technology at shri vaishnav institute of technology and science , indore .\nshri vaishnav institute of technology and science | indore | madhya pradesh | be / b . tech - admission jankari\nthe distance between bhopal and shri vaishnav institute of technology and science is 166 km . the road distance is 191 km .\nshri govindram seksaria institute of technology and science has been recognized as an automomous institutions of the country and shri govindram sek . . .\nit takes approximately 3 h 43 min to get from bhopal to shri vaishnav institute of technology and science , including transfers .\nvel tech rangarajan dr . sagunthala r & d ; institute of science and technology\nan assortment of instructing and learning systems are utilized to give information to students at shri vaishnav institute of technology and science in its different departments .\nonly an official of shri vaishnav institute of technology and science , indore can respond to the reviews . are you an official of this college ?\nshri vaishnav institute of technology & science offers 4 years full time bachelors degree in b . tech electronic instrumentation & control engineering\ni scored 17 marks in jee mains and i want mechinical engineering from shri vaishnav institute of technology and science . is i am eligible ?\nthe quickest way to get from bhopal to shri vaishnav institute of technology and science is by taxi which takes 2 h 48 min .\nthe cheapest way to get from bhopal to shri vaishnav institute of technology and science is by bus which costs $ 12 - $ 18 .\ntata , infosys , wipro . , etc are some of the companies that come to shri vaishnav institute of technology & science for placements .\nthis page gives information about shri vaishnav institute of technology & science , its address and location , academic information , infrastructure and facilities etc . . .\nq : i scored 17 marks in jee mains and i want mechinical engineering from shri vaishnav institute of technology and science . is i am eligible ?\nshri vaishnav institute of technology & science offers 4 year full time bachelors degree in b . e electronics & communication engineering ( marine )\nshowing placement details for engineering programs of madhav institute of technology and science , gwalior for 2017 batch .\nwhat ' s the fee structure for b . tech ( eee ) in shri vaishnav institute of technology & science , [ svits ] indore ?\nthe fee structure for b . tech ( eee ) in shri vaishnav institute of technology & science , [ svits ] indore is given below .\nat present , shri vaishnav institute of technology and science ( svits ) is imparting undergraduate degree courses in eight branches of bachelor engineering , 4 branches of master of engineering , mba and mca .\nshri vaishnav institute of management , indore | management and computer science institute | mba , mca , bba , bca , b . sc . ( cs / it ) .\nredbus operates a bus from bhopal to shri vaishnav institute of technology and science every 2 hours . tickets cost $ 8 - $ 12 and the journey takes 3 h 30 min . alternatively , indian railways operates a train from bhopal to shri vaishnav institute of technology and science 3 times a day . tickets cost $ 4 - $ 16 and the journey takes 4 h 20 min .\neligible candidates need to appear for the shri vaishnav entrance test ( svet ) conducted by shri vaishnav vidyapeeth vishw . . . read more\nshri vaishnav vidyapeeth vishwavidyalaya ( svvv ) b . tech and dual degree admission 2018\nbachelor of technology [ b . tech ] ( computer science and engineering ) view eligibility criteria\nmaster of technology [ m . tech ] ( computer science and engineering ) view eligibility criteria\nthis college has good faculty , placement , and nice canteen food . totally worth the money . placements : the placement of shri vaishnav institute of technology and science is pretty good . the average package provided by the institute is rs . 3 lakhs pa .\nvery good computer science institute available in the locality run by\nshri vaishnav group\n. quality education is offered here to all of the students in bca and mca\nshri vaishnav institute of technology & science gram baroli , indore sanwer road dist . indore m . p , post : alwasa post office : palia - 453111 phone no : 0731 - 2729071\nsri rawatpura sarkar institute of sciences & technology , datia , m . p .\nprofessors , associate professors , asst , professors , sports officer , data entry operators , lab . assistants job - shri vaishnav institute of technology & science , indore professors , associate professors , asst\nbachelor of technology [ b . tech ] ( information technology ) view eligibility criteria\nshri vaishnav institute of technology and science which is popularly known as svits , situated in indore , madhya pradesh . the college campus is spread over across a large area . it is a private engineering college .\nprabhakar bhat is the professor and head of dept of textile technology in shri vaishnav institute of technology and science , indore . he is a learned person , has completed his b . tech . ( textile ) and m . sc . tech . ( textile ) from sksjt institute ( bangalore university ) , bangalore and ph . d . from iit delhi .\neligible candidates need to appear for the shri vaishnav entrance test ( svet ) conducted by shri vaishnav vidyapeeth vishwavidyalaya . jee mains candidates are exempted from entrance test .\nshri vaishnav vidyapeeth vishwavidyalaya ( svvv ) b . sc . and m . sc . admission 2018\n1884 is the landmark year as the foundation stone was laid 133 years ago for shri vaishnav group of institutions by compassionate cloth merchants of vaishnav cult of indore , which was later rechristened as shri vaishnav sahayak kapada market committee in the year 1934 .\nbachelor of science [ b . sc ] + master of science [ m . sc ] ( electronic media )\nbachelor of technology [ b . tech ] + m . tech . ( information technology )\naditya institute of technology & management k . kotturu tekkali , srikakulam dist . andhra pradesh - 5\nmadhuben and bhanubhai patel women institute of engg . for studies and research in computer and comm . tech\nvery good management institute available in the localityrun by\nshri vaishnav group\n. quality education is offered here to all of the students in bba and mba .\nshri vaishnav vidyapeeth vishwavidyalaya campus : indore \u2013 ujjain road , indore \u2013 453111 city office : shri vaishnav vidya parisar , 177 jawahar marg , indore ( m . p . )\n9t9 technology solutions private cook urgently needed 9t9 technology solutions provides a . . .\nshri vaishnav polytechnic , a premier institute of its kind , was established in 1962 , under the open door policy of govt . of india . the institute is managed by shri vaishnav sahayak kapda market technical education society indore . in the last 55 years , the institute has successfully scaled new heights of achievements in the field of technician education and has earned the reputation of being one of the top ranking polytechnics in the country . .\nbachelor of library and information science [ b . lib . i . sc ]\ncandidate must submit the fee amount of rs . 1000 / - through demand draft drawn in favour of \u201cshri vaishnav vishwa vidyapeetham\u201d and payable at indore or\nan iso 9001 : 2008 certified institute at indore is \u2018a\u2019 category institute approved by the govt . of madhya pradesh . it is an institute of management which is under the governance of the shri vaishnav shakshanik and parmarthik trust . it came into existence in the year 1987 since then it is running the following programs :\nshri vaishnav college of teachers training , scheme no . 71 , gumasta nagar indore - 452009 phone : 0731 - 2387360\nshri vaishnav shekshanik avam parmarthik nyas was established under the able guidance of shri vaishnav sahayak kapada market committee in the year 1981 . since then , nyas has been working relentlessly for the upliftment of the society and country as a whole by providing better technical and professional education , health facilities , schools and other services . shri vaishnav sahayak kapada market committee is running the following trusts , colleges , schools and institutes of professional studies and research and also rendering social service .\nshri vaishnav institute of technology and science is approved by aicte and govt . of madhya pradesh and is affiliated rajiv gandhi proudyogiki vishwavidyalaya , bhopal and devi ahilya vishwavidyalaya , indore for mba . svits is imparting quality education to the students and thus shaping their future . svits is an iso 9001 : 2008 certified institute ( yr . 2002 ) and nba accredited ( departments cs , ec & tx ) in the yr . 2006 are the jewels of the svits crown .\nmaster of technology [ m . tech ] ( computer technology ) , pursued : second year on 2017 - 2018\nshri vaishnav institute of law , scheme no . 97 , dhanwantri nagar dadhichi statue , ring road , indore phone : 0731 - 2322212 , 94259 - 00027 visit us : urltoken\nbachelor of technology [ b . tech ] ( mechanical engineering ) , batch of 2016\nbachelor of technology [ b . tech ] ( mechanical engineering ) , batch of 2018\nshri vaishnav polytechnic , a premier institute of its kind , was established in 1962 , under the open door policy of govt . of india . the institute is managed by shri vaishnav sahayak kapda market technical education society indore . in the last 55 years , the institute has successfully scaled new heights of achievements in the field of technician education and has earned the reputation of being one of the top ranking polytechnics in the country . the institute is located in the western part of the indore city at m . o . g . lines on a spacious 7 - hectare land with lush green lawns .\nfrom 52 % in 2009 to 83 % in 2012 , the placement score of the institute had significantly increased . shri vaishnav institute of technology and science ( svits ) has a dedicated placement cell which maintains strong relations with companies for the recruitment purposes . some of the big corporate houses which visited the campus in the past are ; tcs , mumbai , zensar technologies , pune , . . .\nshri vaishnav polytechnic college , indore is grant - in - aid institute of madhya pradesh affiliated to rajiv gandhi proudyogiki vishwavidyalaya , bhopal ( university of technology of madhya pradesh ) . it was established in 1962 and is a renowned well - known organization for its valuable contribution in the field of technical education for the benefit of society .\nshri vaishnav institute of technology & science , post baroli , sanver road , indore ( mp ) phone : 0731 - 224371 - 75 fax no : 0731 - 224371 mail @ : this email address is being protected from spambots . you need javascript enabled to view it . visit us : urltoken\nbachelor of technology [ b . tech ] ( electrical and electronics engineering ) view eligibility criteria\nbachelor of technology [ b . tech ] ( electronics and instrumentation engineering ) view eligibility criteria\nhello , hope you are doing well . no , you are not able to get vaishnav college with 17 marks in jee for mechanical engeineering branch . you can take the admission in chameli devi group of institutions , indore institute of science and technology , swa . . . view more\nwe are committed to impart premium education in the fields of management and computer science by meeting customer requirements and norms of regulatory authorities and continually improving our teaching process and effectiveness of quality management system .\nthe institute is committed to offer education and training in the field of engineering by adopting a culture of trust and positive orientation . . .\na very good institute which provide a complete exposure to all the students for their overall development . happy to be student of this institute .\nfind all the transport options for your trip from bhopal to shri vaishnav institute of technology and science right here . rome2rio displays up to date schedules , route maps , journey times and estimated fares from relevant transport operators , ensuring you can make an informed decision about which option will suit you best . rome2rio also offers online bookings for selected operators , making reservations easy and straightforward .\nhello , hope you are doing well . no , you are not able to get vaishnav college with 17 marks in jee for mechanical engeineering branch . you can take the admission in chameli devi group of institutions , indore institute of science and technology , swami vivekanand college , bm college . try for this colleges . additionally vaishnav started their own examination and ia now a university .\nshri vaishnav polytechnic college , indore is a premier institution of its kind running 10 full time and 3 part time diploma courses in various discipline of engineering and most preferred by the students for diploma level admission .\nadmission is through institutional counseling based on the rank obtained in jee - mains / shri vaishnav engineering entrance . . . read more\nsvits , indore offers following courses in management , engineering and technology , mca .\nbachelor of engineering [ be ] ( computer science & electronic engg . ) , batch of 2012 - 2013\nindian institute of technology is one of the most reputed and best engineering institutes in india . jee main & amp ; advanced are the most difficult exams for admission to iit . to get admission in iit is the dream of most of the science students in india but it is also seen commonly that many of th\nbachelor of technology [ b . tech ] ( civil engineering ) view eligibility criteria\nbachelor of technology [ b . tech ] ( automobile engineering ) view eligibility criteria\nbachelor of technology [ b . tech ] ( mechanical engineering ) view eligibility criteria\nmaster of technology [ m . tech ] ( software engineering ) view eligibility criteria\ni think placements are good and students of information technology and computer science and electronics communication gets placed in company i . e tcs . there are more options like systango and few others . there is placement cell in the college which organizes workshops related to placements .\nbachelor of technology [ b . tech ] ( electronics & communication engineering ) view eligibility criteria\nshri vaishnav vidyapeeth trust believes in taking the nation forward by improving the quality of life of its citizens by continuously working in the sphere of education , health and environment . it has been established to promote education and research in various disciplines through academic institutions for the benefits of all sections of the society , but not with the motive of profit .\nthere is a restriction on using technology in the technical institute . you are limited access to even the basic educational sites often times and that seriously hinders the learning .\nplacements : i think placements are good and students of information technology and computer science and electronics communication gets placed in company i . e tcs . there are more options like systango and few others . there is placement cell in the college which organizes workshops related to placements .\nfaculty is cooperative and from this year you will get a degree of b . tech under the university of s hri vaishnav vidyapeeth vishwavidyala . although , currently tcs is only the main recruiter ( because a four year bond was signed between the institute and company ) but chances of more companies to visit college is increased as the institute is converted into university .\nwe at svits are committed to impart premium engineering and technology education by meeting customer requirements and norms of regulatory authority . we strive to continually improve the quality of our educational , services and effectiveness of quality management system .\nthe journey of thousand miles begins with a single step .\nthe journey of shri vaishanv institute of technology and science ( svits ) started in 1995 with three graduate programs and less than 200 students . over the years svits has grown as a major academic institution in the country with more than 1200 students and advance engineering courses approved by aicte . it has earned a reputation for technical excellence and is well set on its goal of developing creative technical leaders who can transform our nation into a ' developed nation ' .\ncity office : shri vaishnav vidya parisar , 177 , south rajmohalla , jawahar marg , indore . ph : 0731 - 2349111 - 12 fax : 0731 - 2349113\nthe institute provides necessary facilities to organizations for conducting campus interviews for final placement .\nestablished in 2015 , shri vaishnav vidyapeeth vishwavidyalaya ( svvv ) is a private university located in indore ( madhya pradesh ) . the university offers a wide range of courses at undergraduate , dual degree and postgraduate level in multiple disciplines under different schools / institutes viz . management , architecture , forensic science etc .\nthe course of my branch that is mobile computing technology is quite innovative and effective it consists of subjects like linux , dbms , java and there were choice of electives also between some coding subjects and choose java over . net . there are lot of reasearch work done during the 1 year of college\nawards and recognition \u201cbest ph . d . thesis of industrial relevance\u201d from the foundation for innovation and technology transfer , new delhi ; the work was in knitting .\nthe course of my branch that is mobile computing technology is quite innovative and effective it consists of subjects like linux , dbms , java and there were choice of electives also between some coding subjects and choose java over . net . there are lot of reasearch work done during the 1 year of colle\neligible candidates can apply by submitting completed applications along with the registration fee amount of rs . 1000 / - through online / offline payment modes . dd drawn in favour of \u201cshri vaishnav vidyapeeth vishwavidyalaya\u201d and payable at indore or a photocopy of fee deposit slip in the account no . 60235029458 of svvv in any branch of bank of maharashtra must be attached along with the completed application form .\nmr . ankit vallabhbhai vaishnav ( m . e . ( cad / cam ) )\ndr . s . s . bhatnagar university institute of chemical engg . & tech . , panjab university , chandigarh .\ndr . sourav mukhopadhyay is an associate professor at indian institute of technology kharagpur . he has completed his b . sc ( honours in mathematics ) in 1997 from university of calcutta , india . he has done m . stat ( in statistics ) and m . tech ( in computer science ) from indian statistical institute , india , in 1999 and 2001 respectively . he worked with cryptology research group at indian statistical institute as a phd student and received his ph . d . degree in computer science from there in 2007 . he was a research assistant at the computer science department of school of computing , national university of singapore ( nus ) . he visited inria rocquencourt , project codes , france and worked as a post - doctoral research fellows at the school of computer engineering , nanyang technological university ( ntu ) , singapore . he was a post - doctoral research fellows and a part time lecturer with school of electronic engineering , dublin city university ( dcu ) , ireland .\nshri vaishnav polytechnic college is the name that inspires awe & respect in the field of technical & management education . it was established with a vision , to bring up a temple of learning in a traditional ' guru - shishya parampara ' .\nno not many scholarships and loans were available from the institute , but the other parties were giving the loans , and the government loans were there .\nin a bid to speed up the release of new products equipped with the latest technology , lg elect . .\nm . tech . streams provides computer science engineering | computer and communication engineering | information security | electrical engineer . . .\n- - select course - - b . sc computer science b . sc in information technology bachelor of business administration ( b . b . a ) bachelor of computer applications ( bca ) master of computer application ( mca ) mca lateral entry master of business administration ( mba ) mba in advertising and public relations mba in financial administration\nshri vaishnav college of commerce , scheme no . 71 , gumasta nagar indore - 452009 e - mail : this email address is being protected from spambots . you need javascript enabled to view it . visit us : urltoken\n9t9 technology solutions ibdp psychology teacher - international ib school - bangalore 9t9 . . .\ni got 65 marks in svet . can i get cs in btech in vaishnav ? ?\ncandidates must have passed a regular three year engineering diploma programme examination in appropriate branch of engineering / technology from an institute / university recognized by aicte / ugc or from a foreign university recognized by association of indian universities ( aiu ) with minimum 45 % of marks . or\n3 year full time undergraduate courses ( bba , bca , b . sc . computer science )\nwhat is the procedure to take admission in b . tech after completion of 3 years diploma in computer science in your college ?\n\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 . university inst . of technology ( aicte approved ) barakatullah university , bhopal bhopal , madhya pradesh courses : b . e / b . tech : mechanical engineering ( seats : 60 ) , computer engineering ( seats : 60 ) , information technology ( seats : 20 ) , electronics & comm engineering ( seats : 60 ) \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 . vindhya institute of technology & science ( aicte approved ) amoudha satna \u2013 485 441 madhya pradesh courses : b . e / b . tech : computer science & engg ( seats : 60 ) , electronics & telecomm engg ( seats : 120 ) , information technology ( seats : 60 ) , electrical engineering ( seats : 60 ) , mechanical engg ( seats : 60 )\nall of them are mtech pass out and some of them are ph . d . ' s and they also have more than 9 + years experience of teaching .\neligibilty : the candidate should have passed in 10 + 2 science stream for any recognized . . .\neligibilty : the candidate should have passed 10 + 2 with science stream from any recogniz . . .\nthis college is a part of shri vaishnav vidyapeeth vishwavidyalaya ( svvv ) which is in the indore city which is established more than 20 years ago and i am in the last of my mtech in structural engineering . the annual fee for the course which i have paid is rs 1 . 35 lacs till now .\ncollegesearch score is an exclusive rating assigned to institutes . the unique rating is determined on the basis of a gamut of factors like placement record , approvals , type of establishment , faculty , cut - offs , offline ranking and alumni rating that determine overall quality of an institute .\nq : i got 65 marks in svet . can i get cs in btech in vaishnav ? ?\nthe college has a seamless synergy between science & engineering and we are targetting towards breaking molds of traditional departmental boundaries through interdisciplinary approach in teaching and research . we are also striving for creating knowledge network and connections to national & global professional bodies , international centers of higher learning , industries for skill development and the society for sharing fruits of knowledge with the masses . .\nr . v . s . educational trust ' s group of institutions r . v . s . school of engineering & technology , r . v . s . school of business management , r . v . s . school of computer application\neligibilty : the candidate should have passed in 10 + 2 science stream for any recognized . . . read more\neligibilty : the candidate should have passed 10 + 2 with science stream from any recogniz . . . read more\ncandidates can also submit a photocopy of the deposit slip for inr 1000 in the account no . 60235029458 of svvv in any branch of bank of maharashtra\nfaculty : faculty members are great and very helpful in each and every problem of the students , they are qualified and knowledgeable but some are not . student to faculty ratio is good and yes there is industry exposure and that is the best part of the college , all the branches get the proper industry exposure in and out of the city .\nthe college has 8 departments and through these it provides undergraduate and graduate degree courses through skill and knowledge based learning .\ni have got 68 mark in jee mains . can i get direct admission in cs branch in vaishnav college .\nhello , hope you are doing well . no , you are not able to get vaishnav college . . .\nshri vaishnav vidyapeeth vishwavidyalaya in collaboration with ibm announces , first time in madhya pradesh : b . tech . ( cse ) with specialization in big data analytics , b . tech . ( cse ) with specialization in cloud & mobile computing\nchoosing a career path after 10 + 2 is probably the most crucial decisions of your life . and not only it is crucial , it is very confusing and tough too . tens of courses , exams , colleges and what not , all this makes this decision tougher than ever . one classic confusion that science studen\nplacement is 100 percentage for textile branch and 80 % for the cs and it branch and ec branch and now more and companies are coming into the college and offer the placement to each and every branch . yes there is placement cell in the college which is very helpful and help weaker students in each possible way .\ndr . hetal rameshbhai thaker ( ph . d . ( computer science ) , m . c . a . )\nfaculty : faculty members are great and knowledgeable . they let you know the latest trends and technology . they also let you know about the advancement of technical competition , which helps the students to grab internship and placement opportunity . the teaching quality is also very good , and the latest methods are used . the industry exposure is provided , and the course curriculum is also useful and helpful .\nplacements : placement is 100 percentage for textile branch and 80 % for the cs and it branch and ec branch and now more and companies are coming into the college and offer the placement to each and every branch . yes there is placement cell in the college which is very helpful and help weaker students in each possible way .\ninfrastructure : infrastructure is good and there are all the activities which one should require in the college i . e . from canteen to i7 processors and wi - fi facility available for the students of the university which connect them to the leading technology and whe . . . view more\nfaculty : faculty members are great and very helpful in each and every problem of the students , they . . . view more\ngenerations of past students , both male and female , are proud to be known and enjoy maintaining their connection with the college and each other . please write to [ email protected ] with link of existing almuni group , or request for creation of group .\nq : i have got 68 mark in jee mains . can i get direct admission in cs branch in vaishnav college .\neducational qualification ( s ) b . tech . ( textile ) and m . sc . tech . ( textile ) from sksjt institute ( bangalore university ) , bangalore and ph . d . from iit delhi .\nscholarship for students of minorities community , by minority commission , govt . of india .\n3i infotech ( bse : 532628 , nse : 3iinfotech ) , a global information technology company , committed to . .\nthe institute is located in the western part of the indore city at m . o . g . lines on a spacious 7 - hectare land with lush green lawns .\nfaculty : the college provides all courses such as computer science , electrical engineering , mechanical engineering . even college offers fashion design courses . the college has classrooms and labs with the best facilities and well - experienced faculty .\nperfect for me . its covers all sector of marketing and sales . my college comes among top most college of central india . the level of studies are very high . my major was marketing and minor was it .\nbus route covers almost all parts of indore as well as bus facility to ujjain and dewas is also provided . every institute has its merits as well as demerits but i am pretty sure you will enjoy alot here and will get better opportunities for further career .\ninfrastructure : the infrastructure of vaishnav college is well designed . there is a separate building for every branch . there is a big canteen in th . . . view more\nmedi - caps institute of tech . & management ( aicte approved ) agra bombay road , pigdamber indore \u2013 453 331 , madhya pradesh status : private courses : b . e / b . tech : computer science & engg , electronics & telecomm engg , information technology , mechanical engineering , instrumentation & control engg , electrical & elcetronics engg ( 60 seats each ) \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 . military college of telecom . engg . ( aicte approved ) commandant military college of telecom . mhow , madhya pradesh 453 441 courses : m . e / m . tech : infotech & communicaiton engg . ( seats : 18 ) \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 . nagaji institute of technology & management ( aicte approved ) bhatkheri , gwalior - 474001 madhya pradesh status : private courses : b . e / b . tech : computer sci & engg , electronics & comm engg , information technology , electrical engg ( 60 seats each ) \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 . nri institute of information sc & tech . ( aicte approved ) 1 , sajjan singh nagar opp . patel nagar raisen road bhopal - 462021 status : private courses : b . e / b . tech : information technology ( seats : 30 ) , electronics & comm engineering ( seats : 90 ) , computer science & engineering ( seats : 60 ) , electrical & electronics engg ( seats : 90 ) , mechanical engg ( seats : 60 ) \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 .\nhis more than 50 papers are published in journals and conferences at national and international levels .\ndr . bhat is working in the areas of spinning , weaving , knitting and nonwovens . of late he is working in smart garments and technical textiles . he has served in senior positions like , head of the department , director mantra , surat and consultant to industries in weaving and technical textiles . his contribution to teaching and research are commendable , published more than 50 papers in journals and conferences at national and international level . two of his research works are filed for indian patent and two more are in the process of filing . r & d being great interest to him , he has developed many products at research level and also commercially . he has put - up a total service of 23 years in teaching and research .\nthere is a small gumti opposite the college and regular smoking and drinking goes on there . now there is an addition of pool club too there so more opportunities for those kind of students to go there and spoil the environment .\nclick on the menu icon of the browser , it opens up a list of options .\nadmission in mca courses is done through a regulatory body dte of government of madhya pradesh .\nthe internship were very nice we had information technology branch , so we had met with many companies like redhat , tcs and ibm we also had certification course from ibm .\nyou will receive e - mail alerts from us with details of institutes matching your needs . a quikr representative will also get in touch with you to help you find the best institute\nforeign nationals , persons of indian origin , nris , children of indian workers of gulf countries can register themselves upon submitting the processing fee amount of rs . 2000 / - through demand draft\nthe college had many technical and cultural events around the year , and mainly the annual function and sports week had the maximum participation . the robotics fest and tech vista fest had a huge success and participation from all colleges . the technical events had great rounds which were tough and challenging .\nmr . kushal dalpatbhai patel ( m . tech . ( computer engineering ) , b . e . ( information technology ) )\nthe overall academics of this college is good in terms of university curriculum and other colleges but if i talk about the college in terms of the research then it is not quite well . this college is one of the best college according to the review of the college from university .\n\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 . shree institute of science & technology ( aicte approved ) taluk : gondermau abbas nagar madhya pradesh - 662036 status : private courses : b . e / b . tech : electronics & telecomm engg ( seats : 90 ) , information technology ( seats : 60 ) , computer science & engineering ( seats : 60 ) , mechanical engineering ( seats : 60 ) , electrical & electronics engg ( seats : 30 ) \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 . shree ram college of engg . & mgt . ( aicte approved ) near oil fed , dhanela , b . road , distt . morena madhya pradesh status : private courses : b . e / b . tech : industrial & production engg ( seats : 60 ) , computer science & engineering ( seats : 90 ) , mechanical engineering ( seats : 120 ) , electronics & telecomm engg ( seats : 90 ) , app . electronics & instru engg ( seats : 60 )\nbouncers are also hired recently and they strong - arm anybody who tries to leave for genuine reasons or comes late to the institute . this is not too bad but still an annoyance .\na not - for - profit organization , ieee is the world ' s largest technical professional organization dedicated to advancing technology for the benefit of humanity . \u00a9 copyright 2018 ieee - all rights reserved . use of this web site signifies your agreement to the terms and conditions .\nall reviews are submitted by current students & alumni of respective colleges and duly verified by shiksha .\ninfrastructure : the infrastructure of the college is like a professional college . it has the main block and separate blocks of all branches of engineering . also , this college is situated outside of indore which ensures a good green environment . the college has a separate block for architecture and mba .\nkamla nehru prani sangrahalaya or indore zoo is a zoological garden located in navlakha , indore is fully owned and managed by indore municipal corporation . this is the largest zoological garden of the state and one of the oldest zoological parks of madhya pradesh spread over an area of 4000 sq m .\nsoftware major sap india on tuesday signed a memorandum of understanding with the ministry of micr . .\ncompletely feasible fee structure of almost all of the university . it has a good record of providing great quality education in very feasible fee structure .\ncommencement of academic session july system of examination semester faculty strength professors 3 readers 4 lecturers 45 .\nthe aim of this course is to introduce the student to the areas of cryptography and cryptanalysis . this course develops a basic understanding of the algorithms used to protect users online and to understand some of the design choices behind these algorithms . our aim is to develop a workable knowledge of the mathematics used in cryptology in this course . the course emphasizes to give a basic understanding of previous attacks on cryptosystems with the aim of preventing future attacks .\nmp pet ( result : 119 . 8 out of 200 ) svits - best private college in indore from education and campus placement point of view .\ntata jagriti yatra is an ambitious train journey of discovery and transformation that takes hundreds of india ' s highly motivated youth on an 18 days national journey . during the journey of more than 9000 kms and 13 destinations across the country , . . .\n- - - - - select course - - - - bachelor of technology ( b . tech ) ( 4 years full time on campus ) master of engineering ( 2 years full time on campus ) master of computer application ( 3 years full time on campus ) master of business administration ( mba ) ( 2 years full time on campus )\ndear sagal , as you got 68 marks in jee mains which is quite good so you get easily admission in cs branch in vaishnav college . regards\nhi shubham , you can visit the official website of the university and click on the link \u201ccet - 2018\u201d and click on registration to fill the application form .\nthe students visit various industries located in pithampur , dewas and many others places to gain a first hand experience of working in different sectors and industrial work environment .\nthe placement cell maintains contact with various industries / organization and arrange campus interview . the placement cell also arranges training during semester break and summer training students . tpc is also look after the registration n of alumni\u2019s , feedback from passing out students and functioning of alumni\u2019s association .\njee main exam is held in both online and offline modes . the level of difficulty and pattern of exam is same in both the modes . it is just a matter of comfort level . & nbsp ; whereas & nbsp ; jee advanced & nbsp ; is completely o\ninfrastructure : infrastructure is good and there are all the activities which one should require in the college i . e . from canteen to i7 processors and wi - fi facility available for the students of the university which connect them to the leading technology and where the world is moving to . moreover , the new 5 - 6 buildings are in process which will incorporate 60 acres of campus - the highest in central india .\nfaculty : there are various faculty members which are specialised in different fields . they teach will full devotion and try to clear every doubt of student . they tell students about the practical application of the things and motivate students to try to produce some good project out of it .\namogh photography club . clicks the photos of every event . thats what i can say on name of photography .\ni appeared in mppet exam in 2004 and i opt for textile coz it was different thn the other courses . it was good experience to study this course from vaishnav college with superb faculties . their experience helped us a lot in learning and to improve ourself for future work .\nfull maintenance allowance and full fee for all courses annual study tour charges of rs . 1 , 000 thesis typing / printing charges of rs . 1 , 000 etc .\nscholarships mentioned below are awarded to the students by the govt . of india and m . p . government every year . students are advised to take advantage of these by applying in time when applications are invited for the same . the details of all kinds of scholarships along with last date of submitting applications are displayed on the notice board .\nfaculty : faculty of the institution is very helpful , you can easily take guidance for publishing the research papers and also conducting certain experiments , personally working on a vehicle manufacturing projects i took a lot of knowledge from the faculty members of each and every department as the project required a good blend of all the domains . overall the faculty members are well experienced and from good institutions , you may find many of them being post graduates from reputed nit ' s .\nthere are a lot of scholarships options for general category students pursuing b . tech students in india , and they are very easy to find too . some of them are -\napplication complete with all respects must reach at our city office within 20 days from the date of publication of advertisement .\nthis course covers discrete time signals and systems . the major concepts covered include : discrete - time processing of continuous - time signals ; sampling rate conversion ; discrete time filter design and filter structures ; finite impulse response and infinite impulse response systems ; linear prediction ; discrete fourier transform , fft algorithm ; parametric and non - parametric signal processing and its various applications .\ninfrastructure : the infrastructure of the college is like a professional college . it has the main block and separate blocks of all branches of engineering . also , this college is situated outside of indore which ensures a good green environment . the college has a separate block for architec . . . view more\ninfrastructure : our college has a great infrastructure with lots of facilities including wi - fi , smart labs , sports room and huge library where every book which you need can be found and issued . also , in our huge campus , boys and girls hostel is under construction . the auditorium is under renovation and is getting bigger . overall , the campus has a great infrastructure including football and cricket ground , volleyball and basketball court .\ninfrastructure : regarding the infrastructure the college is extremely active as it is being converted into a university and hence a huge campus is being built up which includes hostels , hi - tech labs and lush green gardens and fields for sports activities . the classrooms of the institution are well furnished and are equipped with projectors and surveillance cameras . there are dedicated computer labs in all the departments with the software updated regarding the branch and curriculum .\nthe college is best in comparison to other private university / college in indore with decent amenities and work culture . the only competitor of the college is the medicaps but both are treated as the same because of the same placement percentage every year moreover both of the college have upgraded to university but after upgrading the vaishnav have taken a slight edge over the others because of the infrastructure which is in the developing stage ; but overall the college is good and can be recommended if one wants to continue his / her graduation in home - town .\nthere are many facilities available in sits like a library , medical , sports , canteen , seminars hall , auditorium etc . there is a students section for any complaints and queries of students . if i talk about the quality of labs in my college , then it is true that they are not well - maintained and there is a lack of availability of instruments .\nrajwada is a historical palace in indore city . it was built by the holkars of the maratha empire about two centuries ago . this seven storied structure is located near the chhatris and serves today as a fine example of royal grandeur and architectural skills .\ninfrastructure : svits is present at a open and pleasant environment . it is having different building consisting of different departments . there are fully updated and well maintained labs . the classes are well furnished and clean . each class is having separate projectors for the purpose of practical representation . college i . . . view more\nawards 450 scholarships for meritorious students of 10 + / iti , engineering , mbbs and mba all over india and zone wise rs . 2 , 000 per month for 4 years in case of engineering & mbbs 2 years for mba courses and rs 1 , 000 per month for 2 years in c . . .\nalumni network and seniors are very good and helpful they were always ready to help for everything they helped a lot during placements .\nplacement of the institute was excellent , almost all like 90 % of students were placed . many companies like tcs , infosys , capegemini came for placement , they offered around 3 to 4 lakhs rupee per annum . the companies gave many offers , companies like csc which have local offices also gave good packages .\ninfrastructure : there are many facilities available in sits like a library , medical , sports , canteen , seminars hall , auditorium etc . there is a students section for any complaints and queries of students . if i talk about the quality of labs in my college , then it is true that they are not well - maintained and there is a lack of availability of instruments .\nthe hostel was nice with all facilities and drop facility also from college . it had a moderate fees of rs . 5000 per month . the hostel were seperate for boys and girls i rate it 8 out of 10 mess canteen was not so nice with few food options so i rate it 5 out of 10 .\nurltoken does not endorse or recommend any article on this site or any product , service or information found within said articles . the views and opinions of the authors who have submitted articles to urltoken belong to them alone and do not reflect the views of urltoken .\ninfrastructure : svits is present at a open and pleasant environment . it is having different building consisting of different departments . there are fully updated and well maintained labs . the classes are well furnished and clean . each class is having separate projectors for the purpose of practical representation . college is having separate corporate sector , sports complex , canteen . the food in the canteen was healthy and hygienic .\nmpet , in 2002 , i ranked around 2000 . i was getting it seats in some govt collage but that time it & cs branch was not considered good , so i have taken ec in svits . svits is considered as best private engineering college of mp and was located in indore . it is run by prestigious vaishnav trust of indore which have around 20 more school / colleges .\nenlighten yourself by capturing latest news and unique articles from business and tech world daily on your mail box . subscribe siliconindia dailydose now ! !\nrome2rio is a door - to - door travel information and booking engine , helping you get to and from any location in the world .\ncourse curriculum was excellent , the teaching methods of faculty was nice and most important was the vast knowledge of the faculty because the faculty there are all p . hd level so they were very interested in teaching . they teach through easy ppts and give notes for easy learning .\nother : navrachna etc . fest organised here in a good way , project exibition also here of schools students from many cities of india .\nprepare your 12th board subjects precisely and than this exam is easy moreover there is no negative marking in some sections and get the desired branch .\ni was aiming this college after sgsits and given aieee and pet to target sgsits , this is the best private collage administrated by the trust .\nselect an option below to see step - by - step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in rome2rio ' s travel planner .\ncandidate must have passed three - year engineering diploma in relevant branch of engineering / technology with the minimum of 45 % marks or candidates who have completed b . sc . degree examination from a university recognized by the university grants commission with minimum 45 % marks and have passed 12th examination with mathematics are also eligible for the course . candidates belonging to sc / st / obc ( excluding creamy layer ) of madhya pradesh the aggregate percentage will be 40 in the qualifying examination .\nthis college is not as good as people are led to believe on other \u201dgenuine\u201d websites . there are a lot of fake reviews posted about this college with lots and lots of praises . the reality is this :\ncourse name b . tech / b . e . mba / pgdm mbbs llb bba / bbm / bbs mca / mcm integrated law m . tech / m . e . b . pharm bhm bca m . pharm b . arch m . arch md llm ba ma bcom mcom bsc bed msc med animation - ug media - ug fashion design - ug travel and tourism design beauty - healthcare diploma - ug diploma - 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", "topic": 1}], "title": "armstrong teasdale", "paragraphs": ["glassdoor has 16 armstrong teasdale reviews submitted anonymously by armstrong teasdale employees . read employee reviews and ratings on glassdoor to decide if armstrong teasdale is right for you .\narmstrong teasdale names first woman to office managing attorney - st . louis business journal\ni applied online . the process took a week . i interviewed at armstrong teasdale .\ndepartment profile not yet provided by armstrong teasdale llp . please see their firm profile .\nglassdoor has 1 interview reports and interview questions from people who interviewed for accounting manager jobs at armstrong teasdale . interview reviews are posted anonymously by armstrong teasdale interview candidates and employees .\ni applied online . the process took 3 + months . i interviewed at armstrong teasdale .\ncoolest office spaces : armstrong teasdale space wows with spectacular views - st . louis business journal\n8 . \u00a9 2013 armstrong teasdale llp hunter v . virginia state bar ( 2013 ) 8\nwhat can you do at armstrong teasdale ? learn . explore . grow . shine . celebrate .\nfor kells , renison persuaded st . louis ' armstrong - teasdale law firm to take her case .\n11 . \u00a9 2013 armstrong teasdale llp gentile v . state bar of nevada ( us 1991 ) 11\ndiverse business leaders 2016 : jovita foster , equity partner at armstrong teasdale - st . louis business journal\nanesthesia associates was represented by kevin prewitt , megan ochs and david jermann of armstrong teasdale llp in kansas city .\narmstrong teasdale has a demonstrable track record of delivering sophisticated legal advice and exceptional service to a dynamic client base .\nurltoken - & nbspchina ; alliance armstrong teasdale blake butzel long shanghai beijing china law china business china resources and information .\narmstrong teasdale\u2019s new kansas city law office is a simple , bold space that promotes the firm\u2019s progressive spirit and community focus .\n35 . \u00a9 2013 armstrong teasdale llp federal rule of civil procedure 11 or missouri rule 55 . 03 ( c ) 35\ni applied through an employee referral . the process took 3 weeks . i interviewed at armstrong teasdale ( saint louis , mo ) .\ninterview candidates at armstrong teasdale rate the interview process an overall positive experience . interview candidates say the interview experience difficulty for armstrong teasdale is average . some recently asked armstrong teasdale interview questions were ,\nbiggest strengths , weaknesses , why ' d you leave previous jobs , etc . fairly standard .\nand\nwalk me through your work history .\n. 50 % of the interview applicants applied online .\nstephen wigginton , a former u . s . attorney for the southern district of illinois who joined armstrong teasdale two years ago , has pleaded\u2026\ni applied through a recruiter . the process took 3 weeks . i interviewed at armstrong teasdale ( saint louis , mo ) in february 2013 .\narmstrong teasdale llp named jovita foster a partner in the law firm ' s litigation practice group , as chair of the firm ' s diversity committee .\nhok worked with armstrong teasdale\u2019s team of partners , associates and support staff to identify the key objectives for their new space . the contemporary , light and airy work environment developed by hok promotes armstrong teasdale\u2019s goals for business and community outreach . it also supports the recruitment of new clients and talented employees .\nthe las vegas office of armstrong teasdale , a st . louis - based firm , has mostly done away with traditional billing methods . billable hours have been replaced with discounted hourly rates and performance bonuses . fixed - fee structures have also proved popular with clients , armstrong teasdale partner byron francis said .\narmstrong teasdale lawyers practice extensively in the areas of franchising and distribution , including the development of new franchise systems , preparation of franchise offering circulars . . .\nbrandon johansson is a member of armstrong teasdale\u2019s financial and real estate services practice group , whose practice focuses on complex commercial litigation and creditor\u2019s rights . . . .\nthe global / local law firm of armstrong teasdale earned the highest possible score on a human rights campaign foundation survey about corporate policies and practices with the lgbt community .\nthe health care practice group at armstrong teasdale is dedicated to providing practical legal advice and effective solutions to help health care clients manage their businesses within an . . .\naarthi krishnamurthy is an associate in armstrong teasdale\u2019s corporate services practice group where she focuses almost exclusively on health care law . in her practice , she counsels . . .\na member of armstrong teasdale\u2019s financial services and real estate practice group , tracy o\u2019steen guides clients through bankruptcy matters , distressed loans , commercial loan transactions , . . .\na member of armstrong teasdale\u2019s litigation practice group , wil tomlinson handles insurance - related and commercial litigation . working with insurance companies and their clients , wil . . .\nwilliam ray price jr . told law360 he started work at armstrong teasdale on aug . 2 , a day after ending his 20 - year career on the bench .\na former armstrong teasdale equity partner can continue pressing age discrimination claims against the firm over its mandatory retirement policy , a federal judge in st . louis ruled tuesday .\ndan carpenter heads armstrong teasdale\u2019s products liability practice group . an active trial attorney , he has spent nearly 20 years concentrating on product liability and toxic tort defense . . .\nas a member of armstrong teasdale\u2019s intellectual property practice , mike munsell provides tailored and focused representation to start - ups and mature businesses . he counsels clients on . . .\ndan o\u2019toole , a respected leader and trial strategist , heads armstrong teasdale\u2019s litigation practice group and is a key member of the firm\u2019s executive and management committees . in his . . .\npat rasche leads armstrong teasdale\u2019s intellectual property practice group , the firm\u2019s fastest growing area . pat\u2019s dynamic team is comprised of multi - talented lawyers , many of whom hold . . .\narmstrong teasdale llp 7700 forsyth boulevard suite 1800 st . louis , missouri 63105 - 1847 usa tel 1 . 314 . 621 . 5070 fax 1 . 314 . 621 . 5065 urltoken\njeremy brenner , a member of armstrong teasdale\u2019s employment & labor and non - compete / trade secrets practice groups , combines his experience and education in human resources and law to . . .\nmegan ochs is an attorney based in armstrong teasdale\u2019s kansas city office where she is a member of the firm\u2019s litigation practice group . primarily , megan focuses her practice on real . . .\nst . louis \u2013 ray price , the longest serving judge on the missouri supreme court , has joined armstrong teasdale as a partner in the firm\u2019s litigation practice group . before becoming a judge , price was a high - profile litigator and his move to armstrong teasdale marks his return to the courtroom as an advocate and his representation of clients in complex business and tort matters .\nkarrie clinkinbeard , a litigation partner , has been named managing attorney of the kansas city office of armstrong teasdale , the first woman to hold that role in the firm\u2019s 115 - year history .\nstephen wigginton , a former u . s . attorney for the southern district of illinois who joined armstrong teasdale two years ago , has pleaded guilty to driving under the influence of alcohol earlier this year .\narmstrong teasdale llp , with more than 250 lawyers in offices across the u . s . and china and double - digit revenue growth in 2011 , has a demonstrable track record of delivering sophisticated . . .\nmichael kass is chair of armstrong teasdale ' s employment and labor law practice group and is a former co - chair of the firm ' s non - compete / trade secrets practice group . he guides . . .\nbut the timing is just a coincidence , said richard scherrer , a former managing partner at armstrong teasdale in st . louis . he helped found the coalition , which has been more than a year in the making .\n16 . \u00a9 2013 armstrong teasdale llp disseminated by\npublic communication\n\uf0a7 original focus was on traditional media \uf0a7 lawyer knew or should have known of dissemination \uf0a7 now includes blogs and other web 2 . 0 communications 16\n\u201cthis was a wonderful opportunity to join armstrong teasdale . i finished my second term as chief justice and from a realistic perspective , i\u2019d accomplished all that i was going to accomplish as a judge on the missouri . . .\n9 . \u00a9 2013 armstrong teasdale llp is litigation pending / expected ? \uf0a7 if\nyes ,\nmissouri rule 4 - 3 . 6 \u2013 model rule 3 . 6 \u2013 applies \uf0a7 if\nno ,\nno special regulations 9\nabout armstrong teasdale : armstrong teasdale llp , with more than 250 lawyers in offices across the u . s . and china and double - digit revenue growth in 2011 , has a demonstrable track record of delivering sophisticated legal advice and exceptional service to a dynamic client base . whether an issue is local or global , practice area specific or industry related , armstrong teasdale provides each client with an invaluable combination of legal resources and practical advice in nearly every area of law . the firm is a member of lex mundi , a global association of 160 independent law firms with locations in more than 100 countries , and the united states law firm group , a network of 18 law firms headquartered in major u . s . cities . armstrong teasdale is ranked in the 2012 lists of the nation\u2019s largest law firms : the am law 200 , published by the american lawyer , and the nlj 250 , published by the national law journal . for more information , please visit urltoken\nabout armstrong teasdale : armstrong teasdale llp , with more than 250 lawyers in offices across the u . s . and china and double - digit revenue growth in 2011 , has a demonstrable track record of delivering sophisticated legal advice and exceptional service to a dynamic client base . whether an issue is local or global , practice area specific or industry related , armstrong teasdale provides each client with an invaluable combination of legal resources and practical advice in nearly every area of law . the firm is a member of lex mundi , a global association of 160 independent law firms with locations in more than 100 countries , and the united states law firm group , a network of 18 law firms headquartered in major u . s . cities . armstrong teasdale is ranked in the 2012 lists of the nation\u2019s largest law firms : the am law 200 , published by the american lawyer , and the nlj 250 , published by the national law journal . for more information , please visit urltoken .\n23 . \u00a9 2013 armstrong teasdale llp beware special protections \uf0a7 rule 3 . 6 comment [ 2 ]\nspecial rules of confidentiality may validly govern proceedings in juvenile , domestic relations and mental disability proceedings , and perhaps other types of litigation ,\n23\nin this situation a family was potentially going to be split up ,\nsaid darryl chatman , an armstrong - teasdale attorney who worked on the case , speaking about the relationship kells had formed with her in - laws , tom and karen kells .\namy lorenz - moser , \u201900 , a partner at armstrong teasdale , was part of pro bono speaker series . her passion for fighting for women imprisoned for killing their abusive husbands , began here at mizzou law as a student in the domestic violence clinic .\nlaw360 , new york ( august 9 , 2012 , 4 : 08 pm edt ) - - armstrong teasdale lp has added the missouri supreme court ' s longest - serving judge to its litigation practice group in st . louis , the firm announced last week .\ndesign details emphasize armstrong teasdale\u2019s forward - thinking culture . white , polished plaster walls reflect light , while bold red accents punctuate the space . a mahogany ribbon wall adds warmth and richness to the predominantly neutral backdrop . local artwork reinforces the firm\u2019s commitment to the community .\nfoster , 41 , graduated from the university of missouri - columbia in 1997 with a degree in political science and from washington university school of law in 2000 . in the summer after her first year of law school , she landed an internship at armstrong teasdale and never left .\narmstrong teasdale counts a custom cafe and collaboration space that serves coffee , breakfast and lunch , along with locker rooms that include showers as some of the extras for employees . also , howald detailed the learning and development rooms , large kitchenettes , wellness room , library and other benefits of the space .\n39 . \u00a9 2013 armstrong teasdale llp what limits on clients \uf0a7 possible jury tampering \uf0a7 rule 8 . 4 prohibits violating rules\nthrough act of another\n\u2022 rule 5 . 3 \u2013 and specific provision in rule 3 . 8 ( f ) \u2013 require lawyers to exercise reasonable supervision over nonlawyers 39\n34 . \u00a9 2013 armstrong teasdale llp rule 8 . 4 ( d ) \u2013\nconduct prejudicial to the administration of justice\n\uf0a7 mississippi bar v . lumumba ( mississippi 2005 ) lawyer disciplined for post - trial statement to local newspaper that a judge\nhad the judicial temperament of a barbarian\n34\n30 . \u00a9 2013 armstrong teasdale llp application of rule 8 . 2 \uf0a7 applies to public and private comments \uf0a7\nreckless disregard ,\nnot\nknow or should know\n\uf0a7 subjective versus objective \u2022 colorado requires malice \uf0a7 no limit on\ntrue\nstatements \uf0a7 no ( ? ) limit on opinion statements 30\n\u201cwe are extremely honored that judge price has chosen armstrong teasdale to resume his trial practice , \u201d said mike chivell , managing partner . \u201chis extensive trial experience , business acumen and familiarity with a vast range of state - wide matters constitute a unique combination of qualities that will complement our strong litigation practice group . \u201d\nthat\u2019s how spokeswoman monica howald describes the armstrong teasdale office space in the penthouse of the centene plaza building in clayton . located at 7700 forsyth blvd . , suite 1800 , the law firm\u2019s headquarters feature an open floor plan covering 130 , 000 square feet with modern features . but what might strike you immediately upon visiting is the spectacular view .\ncle presentation : by michael downey , attorney at armstrong teasdale what can you say about your case when a reporter calls ? or when some website begins reporting on the case without asking your side of the story ? legal ethics lawyer and litigation partner michael downey draws upon his knowledge of the legal ethics rules and his experience litigating and commenting upon high - profile cases to provide practical advice for defending client interests in the court of public opinion . the choice of a lawyer is an important decision and should not be based solely on this presentation . all rights are reserved and content may not be reproduced , disseminated or transferred , in any form or by means , except with the prior written consent of armstrong teasdale .\n12 . \u00a9 2013 armstrong teasdale llp rule 3 . 6 \uf0a7 a lawyer who is participating or has participated in the investigation or litigation of a matter shall not make an extrajudicial statement that the lawyer knows or reasonably should know will be disseminated by means of public communication and will have a substantial likelihood of materially prejudicing an adjudicative proceeding in the matter . 12\nlaw360 , new york ( december 1 , 2015 , 8 : 18 pm est ) - - u . s . attorneys took center stage in this month ' s roundup of lawyers moving between the public and private sectors : two of the nation ' s 94 top federal prosecutors returned to private practice , finding new homes at faegre baker and armstrong teasdale .\nprice said that armstrong teasdale\u2019s strong litigation practice is one of the reasons he chose to join the firm . \u201cserving on the missouri supreme court was a great honor , but i am excited about my return to an active trial practice , \u201d said price . \u201ci\u2019ll be a working lawyer , dealing with my clients\u2019 problems and trying lawsuits from beginning to end . \u201d\nthe views feature the lush greens of nearby forest and shaw parks , as well as downtown st . louis and the arch . the building\u2019s design builder clayco and architect hok took a cue from the nearby greenery and incorporated sustainable building practices to make the structure leed - gold certified . armstrong teasdale occupies floors 14 through 18 in the building and houses about 400 employees .\nthe case is cave consulting group inc . v . optuminsight inc . , case number 5 : 11 - cv - 00469 , in the u . s . district court for the northern district of california . cave consulting group is represented by richard brophy , david harlan , mark thomas and zach howenstine of armstrong teasdale , llp and andrew leibnitz of farella braun + martel llp .\n14 . \u00a9 2013 armstrong teasdale llp lawyer who has participated \uf0a7 investigation or litigation \u2022 what about general counsel ? \uf0a7 rule 3 . 6 ( d ) broadens prohibition to entire firm \u2022\nno lawyer associated in a firm or government agency with a lawyer subject to [ rule 3 . 6 ] ( a ) shall make a statement prohibited by paragraph ( a ) . 14\n29 . \u00a9 2013 armstrong teasdale llp criticizing judges \u2013 rule 8 . 2 ( a ) \uf0a7 a lawyer shall not make a statement that the lawyer knows to be false or with reckless disregard as to its truth or falsity concerning the qualifications or integrity of a judge , adjudicatory officer or public legal officer , or of a candidate for election or appointment to judicial or legal office . 29\narmstrong teasdale ' s progress in building an inclusive and diverse work environment has resulted in a number of recognitions including , for the second year in a row , the firm received the highest possible score on the 2017 corporate equality index . it serves as a national benchmarking survey and report on corporate policies and practices related to lesbian , gay , bisexual and transgender workplace . . .\n13 . \u00a9 2013 armstrong teasdale llp breaking rule 3 . 6 ( a ) down \uf0a7 a lawyer who is participating or has participated in the investigation or litigation of a matter \uf0a7 shall not make an extrajudicial statement \uf0a7 that the lawyer knows or reasonably should know will be disseminated by means of public communication and \uf0a7 will have a substantial likelihood of materially prejudicing an adjudicative proceeding in the matter 13\n33 . \u00a9 2013 armstrong teasdale llp rule 8 . 4 ( c ) \u2013 no\nfraud , deceit , misrepresentations\n\uf0a7 iowa supreme court board of professional ethics & conduct v . visser ( iowa 2001 ) \u2013 lawyer admonished under rule for letter stating inaccurately judge had\nalready determined [ the opposing party was ] unlikely to succeed on the merits of his far - fetched claims\n33\njuly 5 , 2012 \u2013 st . louis \u2013 amy lorenz - moser , a partner in armstrong teasdale \u2019s litigation practice group , will receive the prestigious american bar association pro bono publico award for her dedicated work on behalf of abused women . she is one of only five winners throughout the country who will be honored during an aug . 6 , 2012 luncheon being held during the aba\u2019s annual meeting in chicago .\n22 . \u00a9 2013 armstrong teasdale llp right of reply \u2013 rule 3 . 6 ( c ) \uf0a7 notwithstanding paragraph ( a ) , a lawyer may make a statement that a reasonable lawyer would believe is required to protect a client from the substantial undue prejudicial effect of recent publicity not initiated by the lawyer or the lawyer ' s client . \uf0a7 a statement made pursuant to this paragraph shall be limited to such information as is necessary to mitigate the recent adverse publicity . 22\n36 . \u00a9 2013 armstrong teasdale llp whitehead v . food max of mississippi , inc . ( 5th cir . 2003 ) \uf0a7 lawyer obtained $ 3 . 4 million judgment against kmart \uf0a7 with media in tow , lawyer attempted to execute on local store ' s vault and cash register \uf0a7 court imposed sanctions for filing a pleading for\nany improper purpose , such as to harass\nan opposing party : found public execution was to\nembarrass kmart and advance his personal position\n36\n2 . \u00a9 2013 armstrong teasdale llp my background \uf0a7 litigation partner and legal ethics lawyer \u2022 advise law firms and legal departments on ethics and risk management issues \u2022 teach legal ethics at washington university and st . louis university \u2022 expert witness in almost 20 cases \uf0a7 100 + interviews include \u2022 new york times , wall street journal , national law journal , aba journal , post dispatch , st . louis business journal , missouri lawyers weekly \u2022 npr ' s talk of the nation \u2022 local television and newspapers 2\narmstrong teasdale , one of the nation ' s largest 200 law firms , provides cost - effective and collaborative partnerships with clients around the globe . with seven offices across the u . s . and one in shanghai , our lawyers provide creative and practical solutions both inside and outside the courtroom . we help clients navigate laws and regulations and successfully complete transactions that fuel their strategic growth . our lawyers are also proven litigators with many high - stakes defense verdicts under their belts as well as settlements favorable to clients .\n40 . \u00a9 2013 armstrong teasdale llp privilege and pr consultants \uf0a7 case law quite inconsistent \uf0a7 leading case \u2013 in re grand jury subpoenas dated march 24 , 2003 , 265 f . supp . 2d 321 ( sdny 2003 ) ( involving martha stewart ) suggests kovel doctrine should govern \u2022 is pr consultant\nreasonably necessary\nfor representation \u2022 likened to interpreter \uf0a7 but , e . g . , haugh v . schroder investment management , 2003 wl 21998674 ( sdny august 25 , 2003 ) , found privilege did not apply 40\nin addition , foster heads the firm\u2019s diversity committee . \u201cshe is a driving force in armstrong teasdale\u2019s diversity and inclusiveness initiatives , \u201d managing partner john beulick said . \u201cjovita has launched numerous initiatives aimed at improving the way we attract and retain diverse talent and improving our culture of inclusiveness for employees of all backgrounds . one very notable achievement is the firm\u2019s 100 percent score on the human rights campaign\u2019s corporate equality index survey , \u201d which rates company cultures on policies and practices related to lesbian , gay , bisexual and transgender equality .\n20 . \u00a9 2013 armstrong teasdale llp criminal prosecution exception \u2013 rule 3 . 6 ( b ) ( 7 ) \uf0a7 in a criminal case , in addition to subparagraphs ( 1 ) through ( 6 ) : i . the identity , residence , occupation and family status of the accused ; ii . if the accused has not been apprehended , information necessary to aid in apprehension of that person ; iii . the fact , time and place of arrest ; and iv . the identity of investigating and arresting officers or agencies and the length of the investigation 20\n37 . \u00a9 2013 armstrong teasdale llp frcp 11 \u2013 no\nimproper purpose\n\uf0a7 frcp 11 ( b ) representations to the court . by presenting to the court a pleading , written motion , or other paper\u2014 whether by signing , filing , submitting , or later advocating it\u2014an attorney or unrepresented party certifies that to the best of the person ' s knowledge , information , and belief , formed after an inquiry reasonable under the circumstances : i . it is not being presented for any improper purpose , such as to harass , cause unnecessary delay , or needlessly increase the cost of litigation ; . . . 37\n32 . \u00a9 2013 armstrong teasdale llp rule 8 . 4 \u2013\ncatch - all\nrule \uf0a7 it is professional misconduct for a lawyer to : a ) violate or attempt to violate the rules of professional conduct , knowingly assist or induce another to do so , or do so through the acts of another ; b ) commit a criminal act that reflects adversely on the lawyer ' s honesty , trustworthiness or fitness as a lawyer in other respects ; c ) engage in conduct involving dishonesty , fraud , deceit or misrepresentation ; d ) engage in conduct that is prejudicial to the administration of justice ; . . . 32\n26 . \u00a9 2013 armstrong teasdale llp rule 3 . 8 ( f ) \uf0a7 the prosecutor in a criminal case shall : . . . \u2022 except for statements that are necessary to inform the public of the nature and extent of the prosecutor ' s action and that serve a legitimate law enforcement purpose , refrain from making extrajudicial comments that have a substantial likelihood of heightening public condemnation of the accused and exercise reasonable care to prevent investigators , law enforcement personnel , employees or other persons assisting or associated with the prosecutor in a criminal case from making an extrajudicial statement that the prosecutor would be prohibited from making under rule 3 . 6 or this rule . 26\n19 . \u00a9 2013 armstrong teasdale llp safe - harbor\nguideposts\n\u2013 rule 3 . 6 ( b ) \uf0a7 notwithstanding paragraph ( a ) , a lawyer may state : \u2022 the claim , offense or defense involved and , except when prohibited by law , the identity of the persons involved ; \u2022 information contained in a public record ; \u2022 that an investigation of a matter is in progress ; \u2022 the scheduling or result of any step in litigation ; \u2022 a request for assistance in obtaining evidence and information necessary thereto ; \u2022 a warning of danger concerning the behavior of a person involved , when there is reason to believe that there exists the likelihood of substantial harm to an individual or to the public interest ; and . . . 19\n21 . \u00a9 2013 armstrong teasdale llp where danger lurks \u2013 rule 3 . 6 comment [ 5 ] 1 ) the character , credibility , reputation or criminal record of a party , suspect in a criminal investigation or witness , the identity of a witness , or the expected testimony of a party or witness ; 2 ) in a criminal case or proceeding that could result in incarceration , the possibility of a plea of guilty to the offense or the existence or contents of any confession . . . given by a defendant or suspect or that person ' s refusal or failure to make a statement ; 3 ) the performance or results of any examination or test or the refusal or failure of a person to submit to an examination or test , or the identity or nature of physical evidence expected to be presented ; 4 ) any opinion as to the guilt or innocence of a defendant or suspect in a criminal case or proceeding that could result in incarceration ; 5 ) information that the lawyer knows or reasonably should know is likely to be inadmissible as evidence in a trial and that would , if disclosed , create a substantial risk of prejudicing an impartial trial ; or 6 ) the fact that a defendant has been charged with a crime , unless there is included therein a statement explaining that the charge is merely an accusation and that the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty . 21\nst . louis judge rules in favor of st . stanislaus church | faith & values | urltoken\n$ 0 . 99 for first month , then $ 9 . 99 after that .\npartly cloudy . a stray shower or thunderstorm is possible . high 92f . winds light and variable . .\nthe rev . marek bozek receives a call of congratulations just after reading news of a judge ' s ruling granting st . stanislaus kostka control over assets and property of the church , a source of a decade - long dispute between the historic polish church and the archdiocese of st . louis . photo by robert cohen , rcohen @ urltoken\nthe rev . marek bozek finds a suitable logo for the st . stanislaus kostka church bulletin on thursday , march 15 , 2012 , after receiving news of a judge ' s ruling granting the church control over its assets and property , a source of a decade - long dispute between the historic polish church and the archdiocese of st . louis . photo by robert cohen , rcohen @ urltoken\nthe rev . marek bozek talks to a reporter on thursday , march 15 , 2012 , as word spread of a judge ' s ruling granting st . stanislaus kostka control over its assets and property , a source of a decade - long dispute between the historic polish church and the archdiocese of st . louis . photo by robert cohen , rcohen @ urltoken\nthe rev . marek bozek celebrates with church secretary carol cusumano and webmaster gary townsend after reading news of a judge ' s ruling granting st . stanislaus kostka control over assets and property of the church , a source of a decade - long dispute between the historic polish church and the archdiocese of st . louis . photo by robert cohen , rcohen @ urltoken\nthe rev . marek bozek is greeted by lawyers winston calvert ( right ) and richard scherrer on thursday , march 15 , 2012 , as they celebrate a judge ' s ruling granting st . stanislaus kostka control over its assets and property , a source of a decade - long dispute between the historic polish church and the archdiocese of st . louis . photo by robert cohen , rcohen @ urltoken\nthe rev . marek bozek , accompanied by lawyer winston calvert on thursday , march 15 , 2012 , reads a judge ' s ruling granting st . stanislaus kostka control over its assets and property , a source of a decade - long dispute between the historic polish church and the archdiocese of st . louis . photo by robert cohen , rcohen @ urltoken\nst . louis \u2022 a st . louis circuit court judge has ruled in favor of the st . stanislaus kostka catholic church in a decision handed down this morning .\nthe ruling grants the church control over the assets and property that have been the source of a decade - long dispute between the historic polish church and the archdiocese of st . louis .\nin the 50 - page decision , judge bryan hettenbach rules in favor the church on multiple counts .\nhe dismissed the archdiocese ' s claim that recent changes to the church ' s bylaws should be invalidated by the court . and he sides with the church on the matter of property , saying the archdiocese can make no legitimate claim to its ownership .\nthe archbishop may own the souls of wayward st . stanislaus parishioners , but the st . stanislaus parish corporation owns its own property ,\nthe judge wrote .\nit took 18 months for the st . stanislaus case to come to a trial . when it finally did , it lasted two weeks , and ended more than a year ago . the current dispute has entered its tenth year , and the broader tussle between the church and the bishops of st . louis goes back more than half a century .\nthe st . stanislaus story is about authority and control , about what it means to be catholic and the constraints of church hierarchy in governing individual parishes .\ncentral to the fight is a 19th century agreement that allowed the parish to govern its own finances . its bylaws stated that a lay board would control the church\u2019s property and assets while the archbishop would appoint the board and pastor .\nin september 2001 , the board amended the bylaws for the first time since 1891 , removing the ability of the archbishop to fire the pastor or appoint board members .\nin 2003 , the archdiocese asked the church to change its legal structure to conform to every other church in the archdiocese , but the board was unwilling to give up its original deal . instead , church leaders rewrote st . stanislaus\u2019 bylaws , eliminating the archbishop\u2019s authority .\nthe archbishop responded by pulling the parish pastor , declaring several board members excommunicated and announcing that the church was no longer roman catholic .\nignoring the archbishop\u2019s authority , the board hired its own pastor , who was , in turn , suspended , excommunicated and eventually defrocked .\ncome back to stltoday later today for reactions from both sides to the decision .\ncourt rulings in serbian orthodox church clash may be key to st . louis case .\nthe rev . matthew harrison told a panel of lawmakers in the u . s . house of representatives that the st . louis - based denomination\nstand ( s ) with our friends in the catholic church\nin opposition to a recent government ruling on contraception .\na ruling on who should control st . stanislaus kostka church could come in late february .\ncornerstone for the current st . stanislaus building was blessed by kenrick , who also agreed to a structure in which st . stanislaus\u2019 laity would form a corporation , under missouri law , to help govern the financial life of the church .\narchbishop john glennon requested that the church change its structure , to no avail .\narchbishop joseph ritter requested that the church change its structure , to no avail .\nthe st . stanislaus parish corporation amended its bylaws to extend its existence from 99 years to perpetuity .\nthe corporation amended its bylaws to require that a minimum amount remain in its \u201crestoration and repair fund . \u201d\nwith the help of its pastor , the board replaces old bylaws with entirely new ones . the changes include removing the authority of the archbishop to remove the pastor or appoint board members .\nmonsignor richard stika , vicar general of the archdiocese , threatens the church\u2019s board with excommunication , according to board members , unless the church conforms to the same legal and financial structure as the archdiocese\u2019s other parishes . stika says he was misunderstood .\nparishioners vote 199 - 17 to amend the church\u2019s bylaws , further negating the authority of the st . louis archbishop over st . stanislaus\u2019 finances . archbishop ( now cardinal ) raymond burke later removes two priests who backed the action . appeals by the church to the vatican later fail .\nthe rev . marek bozek takes over as priest at st . stanislaus after suspension by the catholic church for leaving the diocese of springfield - cape girardeau . burke later declares all six board members and bozek excommunicated . burke also declares st . stanislaus suppressed , meaning it is no longer considered roman catholic .\nthe archdiocese sues , asking a judge to restore the parish structure to the way it was before 2001 .\nwhenever tim townsend posts new content , you ' ll get an email delivered to your inbox with a link .\nemail notifications are only sent once a day , and only if there are new matching items .\n\u00a9 copyright 2018 urltoken , 900 n . tucker blvd . st . louis , mo | terms of use | privacy policy\nplaintiff brought this action against union electric company ( ue ) for wrongful death after her two children drowned in the lake of the ozarks , an impoundment created by bagnell dam . both the lake and the dam are owned by ue . plaintiff alleged that her children encountered stray electric current that caused the children\u2019s death from drowning , electrocution , or both . the trial court dismissed the petition , concluding that ue was immune from plaintiff\u2019s claims under the recreational use act ( rua ) . the supreme court affirmed , holding that ue was entitled to immunity under the rua , and therefore , the trial court properly dismissed plaintiff\u2019s petition .\nwe use cookies on this site to enable your digital experience . by continuing to use this site , you are agreeing to our cookie policy . close\nlaw360 , new york ( march 4 , 2013 , 8 : 47 pm est ) - - in a patent war over scoop - shaped tortilla chips , bowlz chips maker medallion foods inc . on friday beat scoops ! manufacturer frito - lay north america inc . when a texas federal jury found medallion and co - defendant ralcorp holdings inc . hadn ' t infringed frito - lay ' s patent .\nafter a nine - day trial focusing on frito - lay ' s claims that medallion infringed its patent and trade dress on the scoop - shaped chips , a jury universally found medallion and ralcorp had done nothing wrong .\nfrito - lay failed to prove that medallion infringed its design or packaging trade dress , that the bowlz . . .\nfrito - lay north america , inc . v . medallion foods , inc . et al\ncheck out law360 ' s new podcast , pro say , which offers a weekly recap of both the biggest stories and hidden gems from the world of law .\nplease note : a verification email will be sent to your address before you can access your trial .\nwe take your privacy seriously . as detailed in our privacy policy we will use your personal information to administer your account and provide the products and services that you have requested from us .\nmore than $ 12 million after determining that unitedhealth group\u2019s subsidiary optuminsight infringed cave consulting group\u2019s patent for measuring physician efficiency . the jury also rejected optuminsight\u2019s counterclaim that cave consulting group infringed optuminsight\u2019s patent for processing medical claims data .\ncave consulting group\u2019s u . s . patent no . 7 , 739 , 126 ( the\n\u2018126 patent\u201d ) protects its advanced approach to analyzing physician efficiency , which enables health plans , physician groups and others to obtain accurate and reliable physician efficiency scores\u2014increasingly vital statistical measures used to combat rising healthcare costs . ccgroup\u2019s patented physician efficiency method is considered the de facto standard for determining physician efficiency in the healthcare industry today .\nthe federal jury determined that optuminsight infringed the \u2018126 patent by operating and licensing its impact intelligence software , a competing solution for developing physician efficiency scores . \u201cthe jury found that optum\u2019s impact intelligence software infringed because it uses a pre - defined set of medical conditions to evaluate each specialty type , \u201d explained dr . douglas g . cave , president of cave consulting group . the pre - defined set of medical conditions is a key component of the methodology protected by cave consulting group\u2019s \u2018126 patent .\ndr . cave also stated that \u201c cave consulting group has invested significant time and effort to determine and develop the most appropriate methods for obtaining reliable and stable physician efficiency scores , and we are relieved that the jury was willing to help us protect that hard work . \u201d\nin response to cave consulting group\u2019s lawsuit , optuminsight filed counterclaims asserting that cave consulting group infringed eight patents relating to the processing of medical claims data . cave consulting group defeated seven of those patents in pre - trial proceedings and obtained a jury finding of non - infringement on the eighth at trial .\ncave consulting group , inc . is a software and consulting firm located in san mateo , california . the company is focused on improving the efficiency ( cost - of - care ) and effectiveness ( quality - of - care ) of the healthcare delivery system . senior management of ccgroup has assessed the performance of physicians and hospitals for over 24 years for health plans , hmos , physician groups , health systems , tpas , and employers .\na california federal jury awarded ccgroup more than $ 12 million after determining that unitedhealth group\u2019s subsidiary optuminsight infringed its patent for measuring physician efficiency .\nthis site uses cookies . by continuing to browse this business wire site ( and / or any other business wire website ) , you accept the use of cookies .\nyou are very important to us , all information received will always remain confidential . we will contact you as soon as we review your message .\nu . s . news & world report law firm profiles and verifications are powered by best lawyers \u00ae , the leading survey of lawyers .\nfirm profiles allow you to feature all of the most important and impactful information that existing and potential clients want to know about your firm .\nsearch our directory of over 13 , 000 firms across the u . s .\nselect firms that interest you and see a side - by - side comparison .\ncopyright 2018 \u00a9 u . s . news & world report l . p .\nwildwood woman wins battle to stay in the u . s . when her husband died in 2006 accident , she faced deportation . | local | urltoken\npartly cloudy . a stray shower or thunderstorm is possible . high 93f . winds light and variable . .\nwildwood woman wins battle to stay in the u . s . when her husband died in 2006 accident , she faced deportation .\nin the odd parlance of immigration law , the rule was known as the\nwidow penalty .\nit meant that if a u . s . citizen married a foreigner and then died after less than two years of marriage , the foreigner lost the legal basis to stay in the country and could be deported .\nit ' s the situation khamphee\nnok\nkells was in for the past few years . kells is originally from thailand but now lives in wildwood .\nher late husband , navy recruiter robert kells , died in a motorcycle accident in 2006 , less than a year after they had been married .\nthreatened with deportation , kells sued the government and eventually won . her case and a handful of others like it provided the impetus this fall for congress to abolish the so - called\nwidow penalty .\nearlier this month , kells and her attorneys learned that the u . s . government would drop its appeal of her victory . it officially ends litigation that could send her back to thailand .\nit ' s people like mrs . kells , who are not afraid , that allowed other people to benefit from this ,\nsaid brent renison , an oregon immigration attorney who has worked to abolish the\nwidow penalty\nfor five years .\nshe was brave .\nkells is in the process of applying for permanent residency . without the new law , her application could not have even been processed .\nin 2004 , renison had a client from south africa who was in the process of being deported because her husband died before the two - year mark .\nthe case sparked his interest in trying to change the rule , which seemed inhumane and was aimed at a small group of people . at one time , he knew of about 200 widows and widowers threatened with deportation because of it .\nrenison filed a national class action lawsuit in 2007 and created the website surviving spouses against deportation ( ssad . org ) . he also found law firms across the country to represent other widows and widowers for free .\nnok\nkells met petty officer 1st class robert kells in beijing in 2003 , while he was working at the u . s . embassy .\nthe couple , along with her two daughters , moved to missouri in 2005 . her case was especially befuddling . at the same time the u . s . government was telling her she had no legal basis to remain in the country , it was also paying military death benefits to her and her daughters , who are now 20 and 14 .\nkells stumbled across renison ' s website after a friend told her about it more than a year ago . she still has a hard time believing her good fortune at finding him .\nwithout brent , this law wouldn ' t have made it through ,\nshe said .\ngrabenhorst grading , inc . - 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domestic partner benefits ; transgender - inclusive health benefits ; competency programs ; and public engagement with the lgbt community .\nwhenever joe holleman posts new content , you ' ll get an email delivered to your inbox with a link .\nplease sign in and use this article ' s on page print button to print this article .\nthe 8th u . s . court of appeals affirmed a lower court ruling that threw out a whistleblower case seeking $ 1 billion in damages against anesthesia associates of kansas city .\nthe claimant had accused anesthesia associates of submitting false claims for reimbursement to government health care programs such as medicare . the claimant argued that the anesthesiologists weren ' t properly documenting their participation during the time when a patient is recovering from anesthesia , called the emergence period .\nu . s . district judge david gregory kays of the western district of missouri ruled in june 2015 that there wasn ' t enough evidence to prove the company failed to comply with government regulations because legislation never has expressly defined the scope of the emergence period from anesthesia . the judge also ruled that allegations of systematic insufficient documentation were without merit because an overwhelming majority of patient files for anesthesia associates contained the documentation .\nthe case was filed by the estate of john donegan , on behalf of the united states , in a legal maneuver known as qui tam under the false claims act , which allows whistleblowers to receive part of any penalty imposed . the appeals court affirmed the ruling in full .\n\u00a9 2018 american city business journals . all rights reserved . use of and / or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our user agreement ( updated 5 / 24 / 18 ) and privacy policy and cookie statement ( updated 5 / 24 / 18 ) . the material on this site may not be reproduced , distributed , transmitted , cached or otherwise used , except with the prior written permission of american city business journals .\nglassdoor will not work properly unless browser cookie support is enabled . learn how to enable cookies .\nlocation location worldwide us - all cities \u2013 st . louis , mo area ( includes hq ) \u2013 kansas city , mo area\nyour trust is our top concern , so companies can ' t alter or remove reviews .\neveryone is friendly and hard working . the firm provides all the necessary resources to succeed .\nthe size of the firm makes it a challenge to get to know everyone .\ngood compensation flexible hours great support staff / service center let you run with as much work as you can handle it ' s a big firm , and people in other departments and practice areas may have different experiences , but it was a great place to work .\na few people in hr are great but a few are just terrible to work with . doesn ' t really impact your day to day work , but it can be a headache if you need to deal with them for any reason .\nlove who i work for and with . have met many great friends there .\nthe human resources department is completely unapproachable . they have no idea what the staff does on a daily basis and they don ' t want to know . morale is super low !\nthe staff is a huge backbone of the company . stop treating them as herded cattle . get some\nhuman\nback in human resources ."]}
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scale battery manufacturing , our equipment is sourced from some of the industry\u2019s premier metal foil processing equipment makers . targray pilot line equipment and tools are used in a multitude of processes :\nsign up to the targray biofuels newsletter for all the latest biofuels industry news and insights . subscribers are also among the first to receive biofuel product alerts and special announcements .\nsign up to the targray biofuels company newsletter for all the latest biofuel industry news and insights . subscribers are also among the first to receive biodiesel product alerts and special announcements .\ntargray understands the quality requirements for coated electrodes in lithium - ion battery applications , which is why our partnership with litarion provides customers with nothing short of the best available technologies .\ntargray is committed to helping solar cell manufacturers lower their costs and improve the efficiency and performance of their solar pv products . our international photovoltaics industry experience enables us to create value - driven\ntargray is bq - 9000 biodiesel marketer that supplies b99 biodiesel by rail , vessel and tanker truck across the united states & canada . the biofuels division also distributes biodiesel from its 10 terminal locations in california , florida , illinois , ohio and louisiana , respectively . to learn how targray can help your business thrive in the rapidly - growing biofuels market , please contact us .\n\u201c since 2005 , targray has been committed to seeking out the latest technologies that help our customers worldwide to take advantage of new efficiencies in order to enhance the quality of their products , \u201d explains stephen exell , commercial director of the targray solar division . \u201c our latest solution addresses the pv industry\u2019s long - standing need for more durable , cost - effective junction boxes \u201d .\nas part of the global targray group with employees across north america , europe , and asia , the battery division benefits from a unique network of expertise . working with our partners in manufacturing and r & d , we exploit the rich and diverse business structures of targray to support interdisciplinary learning , aggregate industry insights , and help customers add new efficiencies to their cell production processes .\ntargray is a global trading and distribution company , serving high tech manufacturing and energy markets for 25 years . targray has expertise in supply chain management , logistics and global procurement . we have operations in over 50 countries worldwide , including a large sales network in the us and canada . we apply this expertise in renewable fuels toward customer solutions that address the growing demand for sustainable energy .\nsign up to the targray battery newsletter for all the latest battery industry news and insights . as a subscriber , you\u2019ll also be among the first to receive product alerts and special company announcements .\ntargray is the exclusive north american distributor of the co - extruded polypropylene ( pp ) icosolar cpo 3g backsheet , developed by austria - based isovoltaic in collaboration with global polyolefin solution provider borealis group .\nin 1998 , targray relocated its headquarters to a significantly larger facility and began a series of international branch expansions with the opening of a sales offices in netherlands , hong kong and laguna niguel , california .\nby the end of the 90s , the company had established itself as one of the optical media industry\u2019s leading international distributors ; approximately 50 % of optical discs manufactured worldwide were being sputtered using targray materials .\nthank you for taking the time to leave a review . we ' re pleased to learn you ' ve enjoyed your experience at targray so far ! we have shared your feedback with our hr department .\ntargray is a bq - 9000 biodiesel marketer that supplies b20 , b99 and b100 biodiesel by rail , vessel and tanker truck across the united states & canada . the company also distributes biodiesel from its 10 terminal locations in california , florida , illinois , ohio and louisiana , respectively . to learn how targray can help your business thrive in the rapidly - growing biofuels market , please contact the biofuels division .\ntargray backsheet material is available in 4 different thicknesses in order to cover iec 61730 - 1 ed . 1 , iec 61730 - 1 ed . 2 and ul type i . for detailed product specifications , please\ntargray is one of the largest north american biodiesel marketing and trading organizations with sales coast to coast in both the us and canada . we are committed to supplying quality biodiesel to our customers at a competitive cost .\ntargray is a global trading and distribution company , serving the high - tech manufacturing and energy sectors . for over 25 years we have remained proven leaders in bringing clients , businesses and diverse organizations together around the world .\ntargray biofuels creates exclusive distribution agreements with biodiesel producers , matching their products with our customers across the united states . this enables producers to maximize their revenues and growth while continuing to maintain a focus on their core competencies .\ncustomers with unique specifications for their coated electrodes choose targray because of our ability to consistently meet those demands . we have the ability to tailor numerous variables , to deliver a customized product that adheres to standards based on :\ntargray trader and analyst zackary rocha will be in chicago oct . 17 - 20 to attend the association for convenience & fuel retailing ( nacs ) show . a longtime participant in the north american biodiesel trade , rocha will be on hand to introduce targray\u2019s regional biodiesel programs to nacs members and to meet with existing customers . attendees wishing to schedule a one - on - one meeting ahead of the event are invited to contact the biofuels division .\nbiofuels marketer targray has announced the nationwide launch of its turnkey biodiesel solution for the convenience and fuel retailing segment . the announcement comes as increasing freight movement in the u . s . is spurring diesel demand throughout the country .\ntargray is a sustaining member of the us - based solar energy industries association ( seia ) and a long - time exhibitor at the snec pv power expo in shanghai , china . for more information about the company , contact targray global headquarters at 18105 trans - canada hwy , kirkland , qc , h9j 3z4 , tel : ( 514 ) 695 - 8095 , fax : ( 514 ) 695 - 0593 , or visit the company website at urltoken .\ntoday , drawing on 3 decades of supply chain expertise and a deep understanding of the industries in which it operates , targray is committed to achieving its goal of becoming the largest and most trusted renewable commodity supplier in the world .\ncertified as a bq - 9000 biodiesel marketer , targray provides biofuel producers , traders , blenders , fuel terminal operators and truck stops with proven business solutions and procurement strategies designed to exploit market opportunities , enhance profits and accelerate growth .\ntargray is a multinational renewable commodities company that develops commercial solutions for four major industries : battery and energy storage , solar photovoltaics , biofuels , and optical media . established in 1989 , the company has grown to become one of north america\u2019s leading biodiesel suppliers . it operates one of the industry\u2019s largest dedicated rail fleets and more than 40 supply terminal tanks from coast to coast . targray is a sitting member of the national biodiesel board and a proud supporter of nacs .\na leading supplier to the international solar , battery , and biofuels sectors . the following year , targray announced it had generated over 530 million cad in sales , making it one of the world\u2019s largest material suppliers focused on cleantech industries .\ntargray is a leading north american biodiesel supplier with a fleet of company - owned rail cars and fuel terminal tanks in los angeles , chicago , tampa , cincinnati , bakersfield , stockton , fresno , new orleans , and port manatee .\ntargray is committed to fostering the growth of clean technologies through collaboration , innovation and value chain creation . our mission is to leverage our deep industrial insights and agile business capabilities to unlock the full potential of our partners throughout the supply chain .\nsupported by a company - operated rail fleet and 10 terminal locations throughout the united states , targray is the biodiesel supplier of choice for petroleum companies and retailers seeking to achieve greater profitability and efficiency while also shaping a more sustainable energy future .\nwe are committed to ensuring that our biodiesel solutions and services meet the highest quality standards in the biofuels industry . in addition to being a full voting member of the national biodiesel board , targray is pleased to be associated with the following organizations :\nmontreal , canada , april 3 , 2017 ( newswire . com ) - \u200bglobal pv material supplier targray has announced the launch of a solar junction box product line for photovoltaics manufacturing . available in 8 standard varieties and customizable , targray\u2019s compact , heat dissipating junction boxes enhance efficiencies and flexibility in photovoltaic ( pv ) module production . they have been designed to meet the needs of solar manufacturers seeking a cost - effective solution that keeps cool and performs reliably throughout the lifecycle even in the harshest environments .\nthe early 2000s were marked by a series of international expansions intended to support targray\u2019s rapid growth . between 2003 and 2005 , the company opened sales offices in taiwan , india , the uk , poland , germany , the czech republic , and mexico .\ntargray is committed to fostering a culture that espouses the principles of honesty , integrity , and excellence throughout the organization . a culture that aligns with our corporate core values while encouraging team members to take pride in what they achieve both individually and collectively .\ntargray markets a wide range of high quality mastering and electroforming materials for cd , dvd , and blu ray disc manufacturers . our products are engineered to help producers increase yield quality , lower manufacturing costs , and develop longer - lasting optical media products .\ntargray is a renewable commodities company involved in the biofuels , li - ion battery , and photovoltaics ( pv ) industries . it is a market - leading supplier of solar silicon & battery materials , and the fastest - growing biodiesel supplier in north america .\nwant to be kept in the loop with the latest career opportunities at targray ? join our talent network to be among the first people notified when a new job opening becomes available . we\u2019ll also keep you informed about upcoming career events and opportunities that match your interests .\nfounded in 1989 in montreal , canada , targray has been a leading material supplier to the international photovoltaics industry for over a decade . the company offers a comprehensive portfolio of pv materials , with products focused on helping solar cell and module manufacturers maximize the quality and reliability of their products , while significantly lowering manufacturing cost - per - watt . working with partners from around the world , targray bring a variety of solar materials to market , including polysilicon , solar wafers , cells , silver paste , aluminium paste , and pv backsheets .\nheadquartered in kirkland , canada , targray is a multinational corporation with customers in over 50 countries throughout asia , europe and the americas . it operates regional office locations in the united states , germany , the czech republic , india , china , hong kong , and taiwan .\ntargray supplies laboratory equipment for a wide range of battery technologies including li - ion , thin film , li - polymer , lead acid , flow batteries and superconductors . our battery r & d equipment for coating , cell assembly and battery pack assembly lines covers processes including :\ntargray supplies a complete portfolio of anode materials for lithium - ion battery manufacturing . our anode powder portfolio includes natural and artificial graphite , activated carbon , carbon black , conductive additives , lto ( lithium titanate ) , surface - functionalized silicon , and high - performance powdered graphene .\ntargray is an industry - leading supplier of monocrystalline and multicrystalline solar - grade silicon ingot crystals & bricks for pv manufacturers . committed to meeting the unique needs of each customer , we also develop custom silicon ingot solutions for photovoltaics production facilities and technology developers with highly specific project requirements .\npolyvinylidene fluoride ( pvdf ) resin is the homopolymer of vinylidene fluoride . targray offers a range of pvdf materials with differing properties that allow you to maximize the performance of your particular cell . pvdf powder is a raw material , however , the following are benefits of the pvdf binder :\nfaced with the prospect of a declining optical media industry , targray began to diversify its business activities . in 2006 , it launched the solar division to supply raw materials and consumables to the burgeoning solar photovoltaics sector . building on the customer - focused business principles that helped it become a compact disc industry leader , targray\u2019s solar business was quick to find success , generating over 25 million cad in sales in its first year alone . the division has since gone on to generate over 1 . 2 billion cad in sales , establishing itself as one of the largest pv material distributors outside of mainland china .\ntargray battery manufacturing equipment is supplied to technology developers and manufacturers for the production of lithium - ion batteries . our catalogue features high - efficiency automation equipment from a number of global manufacturers . it includes customizable battery manufacturing equipment & machinery for lithium - ion coating , cell assembly and battery pack assembly .\ntargray\u2019s hydrophilic binder brings new cutting - edge technology to li - ion battery manufacturers . the modified sbr : psbr - 100 can be used for practically all li - ion cell chemistries \u2013 for both the anode and cathode electrodes . this technology offers distinct advantages for lithium - ion battery manufacturers , including :\nglobally minded , targray has expertise in supply chain management , logistics and global procurement . with sales in over 50 countries worldwide , including a large sales network in the us and canada , we bring producers and customers together for their biodiesel , renewable fuels and feedstock requirements \u2013 guaranteeing a consistent and reliable supply .\nopen door policy in all levels of management , great offices , genuine care and concern for employees . offices are beautiful and well appointed . the company is growing so you feel there is job stability . targray is one of the few places in which you have opportunity to really make the job your own .\nsolar junction boxes are the latest products in targray\u2019s industry - leading portfolio of pv materials , which includes polysilicon chunks & ingot , solar wafers , metallic pastes , backsheets , and solar cells . the canada - based multinational pv supplier also offers valuable solar financing solutions for commercial - scale manufacturers and project developers .\nchicago area clean cities is a nonprofit coalition of stakeholders from government , private business , academia , scientific research , and energy and environmental services working together to promote the use of clean fuels and clean fuel vehicles throughout the chicago metropolitan area . targray biofuels has been a sustaining member of the coalition since 2016 .\nvarious existing anode and cathode materials suffer from limited electrical conductivity , slow lithium transport , dissolution , low thermal stability , high volume expansion , and mechanical weakness . new methods and materials are continuously being pursued by targray and other technology suppliers to help overcome these challenges and create exciting new opportunities in the marketplace .\ntargray is a leading north american ngl supplier , marketer and trader . our natural gas liquids business is focused on supplying natural gasoline ( condensate ) to customers nationwide . drawing on three decades of supply chain experience , we are committed to delivering full - service wholesale ngl solutions that provide real value to our customers .\ntargray biodiesel solutions are tailored to the unique needs of each customer to ensure that obligated parties are able to meet their blending requirements in a highly cost - effective manner . our expertise surrounding compliance , hedging , taxation and logistics enables us to create comprehensive b99 biodiesel procurement solutions for our partners in the biofuels market .\ntargray is an international renewable energy and electronic materials company that markets innovative materials and supply chain solutions for the biofuels , ngl , li - ion battery , energy storage , and solar pv sectors . drawing on 3 decades of expertise , we are focused on creating unique value for our customers in a range of industries .\ntargray ngl suppliers are committed to bringing natural gasoline producers and buyers together while ensuring a consistent and reliable supply , always delivered on time . our ngl business is built on our intimate knowledge of the natural gas industry and supported by a managed transport network capable of delivering natural gasoline ( condensate ) products throughout the americas .\nises promotes solar research and development , provides authoritative advice on renewable energy issues worldwide , advocates for a sustainable global solar industry , supports career growth of young ises members , and promotes energy education at all levels . targray supports ises corporate members through the supply of advanced materials and supply chain solutions of solar photovoltaics manufacturing .\nwith the establishment of the solar division in 2005 , targray layed the foundation for its new business model : filling the missing supply chain links in rapidly - growing clean technology sectors . the company\u2019s new framework would serve as the basis for the establishment of the company\u2019s battery and biofuels divisions , in 2010 and 2012 , respectively .\ncooperative and voluntary program for the accreditation of producers and marketers of biodiesel fuel . the importance of proper biodiesel handling and its impact on fuel quality is such that the biodiesel marketer certification carries important implications for the sale of biodiesel & biodiesel blends in america . targray has been a bq - 9000 certified biodiesel marketer since 2014 .\nthrough diverse but focused businesses , targray is committed to delivering innovative products and solutions to markets around the world . supported by our robust international distribution capabilities , our global team of professionals has the knowledge to assist customers in the planning , design , assessment , and execution of their projects . for more information , please contact us .\ncertified by ul , t\u00fcv rheinland and rohs , targray solar junction boxes offer exceptional heat dissipation and durability , with casings designed to withstand even the harshest weather conditions . they have been developed to provide photovoltaics manufacturers with an efficient , cost - effective solution that will perform consistently in a wide range of climates . product characteristics include :\nsince 2005 , targray has played an integral role in the development of the solar photovoltaics manufacturing industry . our solar cell and pv materials , which include silicon wafers , solar ingots , polysilicon , backsheets , junction boxes , modules and aluminum & silver paste , have been used to develop an array of solar pv technologies in the last decade .\nadvanced biofuels canada ( abfc ) is a western canada based association established to promote the production and use of advanced biofuels across canada . as a proud abfc member , targray biofuels is committed to working with other industry stakeholders to expand market access for sustainable low - carbon biofuels in ontario , quebec , bc , the prairies and atlantic canada .\ntargray solar junction box components are a trusted source for photovoltaics manufacturers worldwide . our j - boxes offer exceptional durability , with casings designed to withstand even the harshest weather conditions . they are ideally suited for solar technology developers seeking a cost - effective solution that keeps cool and performs reliably for the duration of its life cycle . product characteristics include :\ntargray has created a unique supply chain that enables us to source biodiesel products from the lowest - cost bq - 9000 producers and move those fuels in the most efficient way to our customers\u2019 service areas . we manage the fuel supply chain for many of our customers , optimizing stock management , delivery , and haulage , to help clients maximize their roi .\nour wholesale biodiesel solutions encompass a range of products & services for fuel retailers , wholesalers & traders seeking to uncover valuable opportunities in the biofuels marketplace . targray - brand b99 biodiesel fuel blends are sourced from feedstock including tallow , soybean oil & canola / rapeseed oil , wvo ( waste vegetable oil ) , uvo ( used vegetable oil ) , and palm oil .\nbolstered by the exceptional growth of its solar business , targray continued its international expansion in the latter half of the decade with the addition of sales offices in china ( 2 ) , japan , italy , and korea . in 2007 , the solar division eclipsed the optical media division in sales , helping the company surpass the 100 million cad plateau in total annual revenue .\nin 2015 , elevated by the strong performance of its new business divisions , targray achieved over 400 million cad in annual sales , establishing itself as one of the largest international suppliers in the renewable energy industry . today , the company carries the rare distinction of being actively involved in 3 different segments of the global renewables market : solar , energy storage , and biofuels .\nthe early 90s saw targray transition from a small business focused on a handful of optical media manufacturing products , to a mid - sized business with one of the most complete product lines in the cd manufacturing sector . offering everything from mastering and replication materials to printing and packaging solutions , the company quickly became a household name within one of the world\u2019s fastest - growing industries .\nmontreal , canada area technical sales engineer at targray technology international inc . chemicals skills : matlab , engineering , labview , aspen hysys , microsoft excel , microsoft word , powerpoint , autocad , teamwork , data analysis , simulink , microsoft office , chemical engineering , research , leadership , statistics , characterization , project management , public speaking , energy education : mcgill university 2013 \u2013 2015 master of engineering ( m . eng . ) , chemical engineering mcgill university 2009 \u2013 2013 bachelor of engineering ( b . eng . ) , chemical engineering cegep - john abbott college 2007 \u2013 2009 science experience : targray technology international inc . july 2015 \u2013 present mcgill university september 2013 \u2013 april 2015 mcgill university september 2013 \u2013 april 2015 canadian forces february 2009 \u2013 august 2013\nin 2018 , targray was named to scale ai , an industry - led consortium that will shape a new global supply chain platform , bolster canada\u2019s leadership in artificial intelligence ( ai ) , and accelerate industry adoption of enabling technologies through collaborative and incremental projects . scale ai is eligible for up to 250m cad in government funding for special r & d projects between 2018 and 2023 .\nover the course of three decades , targray has worked in partnership with hundreds of optical disc manufacturers , developing an intimate understanding of the processes , needs , and business challenges of the industry . our extensive portfolio of disc manufacturing materials is built to deliver a competitive advantage to optical media companies through lower transaction , freight and inventory costs , and through increased yields and disc quality .\ntargray is a leading supplier of li - ion battery materials for high - performance battery and energy storage technologies . delivering proven safety , higher efficiency and longer cycles , our battery material solutions help support the growth of lithium - ion cell manufacturers and clean technology developers focused on a range of applications , including automotive batteries , energy storage systems , medical devices , and consumer electronics .\nthe b20 club is a checkoff - funded program developed by the illinois soybean association in partnership with the american lung association ( ala ) that recognizes illinois - based fleets running on biodiesel blends of 20 percent or greater . an associate member of the club since 2016 , targray works with chicago - area club members to ensure that their b20 biodiesel needs are being met throughout the year .\nthe national association of convenience stores ( nacs ) is an international trade association representing more than 3 , 500 members . the association serves the convenience and fuel retailing industry by providing industry knowledge , connections and advocacy to ensure the competitive viability of its members\u2019 businesses . the targray biofuels division has partnered with nacs to introduce the benefits of biodiesel blending to the association\u2019s 2 , 100 retail members .\nour coated electrode materials exhibit an extraordinary set of performance properties , including outstanding cycle life ( even at full depth of discharge ) , superior energy density and high power capability . thanks to serial production\u2014certified iso 9001 and iso / ts 16949\u2014targray is able to consistently meet the demands of customers through litarion\u2019s standardization of quality . the result , post - application , is a superior class of product .\npvdf resins are polymers currently widely used by li - ion battery manufacturers as binder material , especially in cathodes . pvdf requires nmp ( n methyl 2 - pyrrolidone ) as a solvent and offers the possibility of high voltage operation . pvdf is also electrochemically stable in contact with electrolyte mixtures . targray has established a leading supply partner to offer li - ion battery manufacturers a portfolio of pvdf options .\nfounded in 1865 , the jacobsen today is used as a benchmark for a number of commodity markets including petroleum , animals fats , biodiesel , vegetable oil & grain . the company collects information on offers , bids , and trades daily , seeking to define the overall tone of the markets where complementary commodities are trading . targray has been the lead sponsor of the jacobsen\u2019s biodiesel & feedstock conference since 2014 .\ntargray supplies high - performance battery electrodes for lithium - ion cell manufacturers . we can produce coated cathode and anode electrode materials in accordance with our customers\u2019 energy storage application requirements in both 5x10\u2019\u2019 sheets and commercial size rolls . our battery electrodes are sourced via an exclusive north american distribution agreement with litarion \u00ae , a leading german ev electrode manufacturer and one of the largest european suppliers of lithium - ion cells .\ncreated and managed by the university of south florida\u2019s patel college of global sustainability , the tampa bay clean cities coalition strives to advance the environmental and economic security of the united states through its efforts to reduce petroleum use in transportation in six tampa bay area counties . as one of the leading suppliers of biodiesel in florida , targray collaborates with tbccc to promote the use of alternative fuels for transportation in the tampa area .\nthe national biodiesel accreditation program is a cooperative and voluntary program for the accreditation of producers and marketers of biodiesel fuel called bq - 9000 \u00ae . the program is a unique combination of the astm standard for biodiesel , astm d6751 , and a quality systems program that includes storage , sampling , testing , blending , shipping , distribution , and fuel management practices . targray has been a bq - 9000 certified marketer since 2014 .\nthe mpma was formed in 1923 to provide services to the petroleum marketer , to help them at all levels of government , and to support fellow marketers . the association has four main emphases \u2013 education , regulatory analysis and programs to help with compliance , legislative , and regulatory monitoring . a member since 2017 , targray supports the state\u2019s fuel retailers , distributors , and truck fleets with innovation biodiesel solutions addressing the minnesota b20 mandate .\n2 . pds targray high rate capability synthetic artificial graphite pgpt203 rev 1 . 0 2015 . 04 . 07\u201d synthetic artificial graphite pgpt203 particle size distribution application \uf0b7 soft pack , high capacity aluminium - can , polymer lib and lib for ev use \uf0b7 pvdf and sbr / cmc system \uf0b7 capacity up to 340 - 345mah / g ( pure powder ) in cell \uf0b7 electrode compressed density 1 . 60 - 1 . 65g / cm3\ntargray offers a complete portfolio of high - performance , high - capacity cathode materials which have been used by argonne national laboratory to achieve unprecedented battery performance . these include nickel cobalt aluminum ( nca ) , core shell gradient ( csg ) , spinel - based lithium - ion ( lmo ) , lithium iron phosphate ( lfp ) , cobalt - based lithium - ion ( lco ) and nickel cobalt manganese ( ncm or nmc ) .\nbiodiesel marketing and the distribution of biofuel products takes place on a vast , global scale . every day , hundreds of thousands of companies and individuals buy these products at wholesale or directly from retail outlets that now number in the thousands . as one of the most geographically widespread suppliers of biodiesel in the united states , targray is ideally positioned to help bio - based fuel manufacturers create a stable source of income from the sale of biofuels .\n- when talking with a token of fidelity / original request to join covenant transient being . you have obtained proof , you are worthy of joining our order . you may call yourself one of us , and are free to plant your roots in this garden of the gods . be proud . i , targray , do proclaim , from this day , you are a knight of the blue . rejoice , and bask in your new honour .\nrenewable industries canada , founded in 1984 as the canadian renewable fuels association , has grown to represent the leaders of canada\u2019s bioeconomy \u2013 producers of renewable fuels and value added products that reduce ghg emissions and provide economic opportunity to the benefit of all canadians . as a member since 2014 , targray biofuels works with the organization and its partners to provide the public with renewable , clean - burning biofuels that help fight climate change and combat pollution and smog .\ntargray supplies a portfolio of binders materials : styrene butadiene copolymer ( sbr ) and polyvinylidene fluoride ( pvdf ) , used in the cathode and anode electrode slurry making process for lithium - ion batteries . binders such as sbr and pvdf , are used in lithium - ion batteries to hold the active material particles together and in contact with the current collectors i . e . the aluminum foil ( al foil ) or the copper foil ( cu foil ) .\nnaatbatt international is a not - for - profit trade association of companies , associations and research institutions commercializing advanced electrochemical energy storage technology for emerging , high tech applications . naatbatt\u2019s mission is to promote the commercial interests of our members by supporting developments in the science of and markets for advanced electrochemical energy storage technology in north america consistent with the goals of enhancing energy efficiency , reducing petroleum dependence and enabling carbon - free electricity generation . targray has been a naatbatt member since 2017 .\ntargray is an official member of scale ai , one of five high - tech \u2018innovation superclusters\u2019 designated by the government of canada in 2018 . scale ai is an industry - led consortium that will shape a new global supply chain platform , bolster canada\u2019s leadership in artificial intelligence ( ai ) , and accelerate industry adoption of enabling technologies through collaborative and incremental projects . scale ai is eligible for up to 250m cad in government funding for special r & d projects over the next 5 years .\ncreated following a two - year pilot program and multiple rounds of customer consultations , targray\u2019s innovative 24 / 7 biodiesel solution for the convenience store segment provides a simplified approach to biofuel procurement that likens itself to purchasing standard diesel . it enables both chains and independently owned c - stores and fuel retailers to achieve a positive return on investment from their very first biodiesel order . typical savings range anywhere from 3 to 10 cents per gallon of diesel sold , depending on regional market conditions and federal and state program eligibility .\nsupported by a fleet of rail cars and biodiesel tank assets across the country , targray is one of the largest and fastest - growing biodiesel suppliers in the united states . the biofuels company is a registered member of the environmental protection agency ( epa ) , the california air resources board ( carb ) , the chicago area clean cities coalition ( cacc ) , the international sustainability & carbon certification organization ( iscc ) & the national biodiesel board ( nbb ) , which has certified it as a bq - 9000 biodiesel marketer .\nestablished in 1989 , targray\u2019s optical media division is one of the world\u2019s largest single source suppliers of materials for the optical disc manufacturing sector . dating back to the inception of the compact disc , the division has continuously grown its product portfolio and industry expertise through collaborations with some of the industry\u2019s leading technology developers including philips , dow plastics , and entegris . today , drawing on three decades of industry experience , we develop value - added optical disc manufacturing material solutions for leading optical media replicators throughout europe , asia , and the americas .\nthe california advanced biofuels alliance ( caba ) is a not - for - profit biodiesel industry trade association focused on the california biodiesel market . it represents a range of stakeholders including all of the state\u2019s major biodiesel producers . caba strives to increase awareness about biodiesel as california\u2019s leading and most widely available advanced biofuel . the caba works both instate and at the national level to address regulatory , policy , and legislative issues to enable a growing market for biodiesel in california . targray biofuels has been a sustaining member of the organization since 2014 .\nthe late 2000s was a period market by several important organizational changes . in 2007 , the targray board of directors selected long - time vp andrew richardson to succeed his father thomas richardson in the role of president & ceo . shortly thereafter , the company\u2019s global headquarters moved to its current location in the city of kirkland . custom - built to meet the company\u2019s specifications , the new location provides a state - of - the - art office environment for up to 100 full - time employees and a 50 , 000 square foot warehouse facility .\nargus media ltd ( formerly known as petroleum argus ltd ) is an independent media organization headquartered in london , england , with offices in each of the world\u2019s principal energy centers . its main activities comprise publishing market reports containing price assessments , market commentary and news , and business intelligence reports that analyze market and industry trends . a considerable proportion of argus media staff are commodity journalists who specialize in reporting news and price information relating to physical energy and related commodity markets . targray is an official sponsor of argus media\u2019s california carbon & lcfs summit .\nfounded in 1958 as the society of independent gasoline marketers of america , sigma has become a fixture in the motor fuel marketing industry . after more than fifty years of leadership , sigma is the national trade association representing the most successful , progressive , and innovative fuel marketers and chain retailers in the united states and canada . from the outset , the association has served to further the interests of both the branded and unbranded segment of the industry while providing information and services to members . the targray biofuels division has been a sigma member since 2017 .\ntargray offers commercial - scale , pilot line and r & d battery equipment for lithium - ion battery and supercapacitor manufacturing . we supply customized systems and automation solutions for production cell assembly lines , encompassing a full range of product needs to ensure consistent , quality production of large , medium or small format energy storage devices . our state - of - the - art battery equipment line is attuned to the precise needs of li - ion battery developers , encompassing every phase of production in multiple industry verticals including electric vehicles ( ev ) and consumer electronics .\nfounded in 1958 as the society of independent gasoline marketers of america , sigma has become a fixture in the motor fuel marketing industry . after more than fifty years of leadership , sigma is the national trade association representing the most successful , progressive , and innovative fuel marketers and chain retailers in the united states and canada . from the outset , the association has served to further the interests of both the branded and unbranded segment of the industry while providing information and services to members . the targray biofuels division has been a member of sigma since 2017 .\noil price information service ( opis ) is one of the world\u2019s most comprehensive source for petroleum pricing and news information with offices in the u . s . , europe and singapore . as the most widely accepted u . s . fuel price benchmark for supply contracts and competitive positioning , opis organizes events & conferences throughout the year that bring together oil & gas industry decision - 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section 512 , to studyblue .\nthanks for playing in last week\u2019s tuesday tune up ! the answer to \u201cwhat was the first battle in the american civil war\u201d is fort sumter ! make sure not to confuse the civil war with the revolutionary war . check out studyblue & tune in next week for another fun quiz ! # fridayfeeling urltoken\nchristopher : people at studyblue work hard so we think it\u2019s important to provide them with plenty of fuel . we keep soda in the fridge and we\u2019ve got a bulk food dispenser in the office kitchen that\u2019s full of pistachios and peanut butter - filled pretzels , which i view as an integral part of our success .\nbecky : studyblue is different because it serves as a student\u2019s digital backpack . we help them streamline the same kinds of studying methods that have been used for years by providing a digital service to create and share studying materials using computers and phones . it may sound funny , but pen and paper is our biggest competitor .\nvictor : what does it do and what are the benefits ? christopher : studyblue provides a digital backpack for students to store , study , share and ultimately master course material . they can choose to work alone or collaborate online with others . now that students can create and study materials on their phones , studying can happen anywhere .\n\u201cwe are experiencing rapid growth , \u201d said studyblue ceo becky splitt , \u201cand this financing allows us to further expand our community and platform to help students master their course material faster and connect students to a comprehensive crowd - sourced library of content on nearly any subject , and to each other , in a highly relevant way . \u201d\nwe are excited to announce that studyblue is joining chegg inc . today , chegg , the leading student - first interconnected learning platform acquired studyblue . by joining chegg , we will combine our services to better serve students who study and learn in different ways , with an expanded content library and access to more tools to activate the content and the learning process . chegg will significantly enhance our ability to help students study what they want , when they want and , importantly , how they want . we started our company nearly 10 years ago with a mission to help students learn better . by combining with chegg , we can reach even more students to realize our mission faster and better .\nchristopher : online flashcards are available for free to any student who creates an account at urltoken , or downloads our free app from apple\u2019s app store or the android market . in addition to online flashcards , studyblue offers a number of additional services including personalized quizzes , study reminders , study stats to measure mastery and study filters to provide focus .\nregistering for urltoken is free . studying your own material on urltoken is free . we do offer premium ( pay ) features that require payment ( such as gaining full access to the library of public decks and files posted by others ) . we want to make sure you completely understand what using studyblue is all about . so please email us at\nnotice for california users . under california civil code section 1789 . 3 , california users are entitled to the following specific consumer rights notice : the complaint assistance unit of the division of consumer services of the california department of consumer affairs may be contacted in writing at 1625 north market blvd . , suite n 112 sacramento , california 95834 , or by telephone at ( 800 ) 952 - 5210 . the provider of service is studyblue , inc . , 986 mission street , second floor , san francisco , ca 94103 . there is no charge for using basic features of the site . charges for advertising and other premium services are available by contacting studyblue at the above address , attention : customer service .\nthat no other rights , approvals , permits , consents , licenses and / or permissions are required from any other person or entity to submit your materials on the terms provided herein or to grant studyblue the licenses set forth herein or , if you are an advertiser , to sell and deliver any goods or services you offer in any advertisement on the site .\nwithout limitation to other warnings and disclaimers in this agreement or on this site : you acknowledge that the site may from time to time encounter technical or other problems and may not necessarily continue uninterrupted or without technical or other errors and that studyblue shall not be responsible to you or others for any such interruptions , errors or problems or for discontinuance of any service .\nover the past two years , the service has expanded from 25 to more than 500 campuses in the u . s . , with more than 100 , 000 students using the platform . while studyblue offers an iphone app , the startup will use the new funding to develop android and ipad apps . the investment will also be used to expand to other 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access to that material . studyblue has no other role to play either in prosecuting or defending claims of infringement , and cannot be held accountable in any case for damages , regardless of whether a claim of infringement is found to be true or false . please note : if you materially misrepresent that material infringes your copyright interests , you may be liable for damages ( including court costs and attorneys fees ) and could be subject to criminal prosecution .\nstudyblue does not warrant that your use of the site will be uninterrupted , error - free or secure , that defects will be corrected , or that the site or the server ( s ) on which the site is hosted are free of viruses or other harmful components . you acknowledge that you are solely responsible for obtaining and maintaining all telephone , computer hardware and other equipment needed to access and use the site , and for all charges related thereto .\nto that point , middle school and high school teachers have begun to 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the statute ; if you do not understand the language please seek independent advice ) :\nwith a series a crunch in bloom ( depending on whom you ask , of course ) , studyblue\u2019s $ 9 million raise is a clear validation of the accelerating growth it\u2019s been able to build over a fairly short period of time \u2014 a comparatively large early - stage financing for the edtech world . of course , as the industry transforms , education startups are beginning to find a more willing audience for their mobile and online apps , tools and platforms . models are shifting such that startups can now more directly target students and teachers , and the demand is rising in kind .\nbecky : students today are living in a \u201cbring your own device\u201d or \u201cbyod\u201d world . their mobile devices are an integral part of their everyday lives as students . we feel it\u2019s imperative that our service matches the lifestyle of today\u2019s mobile students , which means offering a cloud - based 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responsible for any and all activities that occur under your account , including , but not limited to , any charges incurred relating to the site or any service . you agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account or any other breach of security known to you .\nthere are some tools for learning that just feel right . what\u2019s better is when they\u2019re actually good for you , and when the results are amazing . this story is about a little company having a big impact , and that provides for students both in high school and college settings , as well as the teachers and professors who help them . as head of company , becky splitt brings over 15 years of experience in early stage tech business growth , has worked for microsoft running msn\u2019s international business ; christopher klundt heads technology development and operations , graduated top of class in computer science and biomed engineering at uw madison , went straight to work designing the software 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", "topic": 1}], "title": "mental health trust", "paragraphs": ["mental health trusts provide health and care services for people with mental health problems .\nour treatment of patients with mental health conditions is governed by the mental health act and the mental capacity act .\nthe mental health act 1983 covers the rights , assessment and treatment of people experiencing mental health needs .\nmental health trusts provide health and social care services for people with mental health problems . many nhs trusts have merged over the past couple of years and may now be governed by a foundation trust , which provides a mental health service . again , you may hear both terms mentioned for the same trust .\n\u201cdudley and walsall mental health partnership nhs trust aims to deliver flexible , high quality , evidence based services to enable people to achieve recovery . \u201d\nmental health act - code _ of _ practice . pdf [ pdf ] 5mb\nmental health rehabilitation services mental health rehabilitation services provide long - term care for people with ongoing mental health needs in both community and inpatient settings . they provide intensive therapeutic treatments to help people develop their full potential and improve their quality of life .\nsouth west london and st george\u2019s mental health nhs trust ( swlstg ) , today welcomed the care quality commission\u2019s ( cqc ) findings which rated the . . .\nhealth and safety executive , ' nhs trust fined after patient paralysed ' ( press release , 1 / 10 / 14 ) .\nlincolnshire partnership nhs foundation trust has been fined for safety failings after a vulnerable mental health patient was left paralysed after diving off a roof .\nthe mental health act 1983 covers the rights , assessment and treatment of people experiencing mental health needs . the act details the process that needs to take place in order to detain a patient under a section of the mental health act and the rights of the individual .\nchild and adolescent mental health services ( camhs ) . you can visit the site here .\nwe also provide a child and adolescent mental health service for the london borough of brent .\nas well as community and inpatient mental health services , we are a leading national provider of forensic ( secure ) and specialist mental healthcare .\nwhen a person is subject to the mental health act the use of mental capacity act may still be appropriate because the mental health act only allows care and treatment for the person\u2019s mental health disorder . if a service user detained under a section of the mental health act requires any physical treatment ( e . g . for diabetes or blood pressure ) the mental capacity act would still apply and lancashire care nhs foundation trust staff would still use the two stage test to assess the service user s capacity to consent or refuse treatment for their physical condition .\nour mental health services support people who are experiencing difficulties in their day to day lives due to mental health problems . they aim to support people to recover and live as independently as possible .\nwe provide mental health services to people living in the london boroughs of barnet , enfield and haringey , and a range of more specialist mental health services nationally . we also provide the full range of child and adult community health services in enfield .\nit ' s estimated that one in four people in the uk will experience a mental health problem in their lifetime and this trust was established to help those people , their families and carers . we\u2019re dedicated to raising awareness of mental health and removing the stigma that\u2019s associated with it .\nsome hospitals in england are managed by acute trusts , some of which have also gained foundation trust status . you may come across both terms for the same trust .\nchild and adolescent mental health services ( camhs ) . it includes information about accessing the service , different mental health conditions as well as links to other useful websites . you can visit the site here .\npennine care provides mental health services across bury , oldham , rochdale , stockport and tameside and glossop .\na mental health trust has paid out damages over the case of a man with bipolar disorder and a history of lighting fires who was trapped in a blaze at his cluttered tower block flat .\nit is a historic time for mental health . as we celebrate our nhs 70 th birthday , we are looking at how far we have come over 70 years and the exciting future of mental health service delivery .\nour mental health services provide care and treatment for people with conditions such as depression , anxiety or dementia , as well as mental health illnesses such as personality disorder , schizophrenia , bi - polar disorder and more .\nmental health ( discrimination ) ( no 2 ) bill - urltoken - 13 / mentalhealthdiscriminationno2 . html - urltoken\nmental health assessment and brief treatment services these services work closely with gps and other primary care services to provide short - term treatments for people with mild to moderate mental health needs , such as for depression or anxiety .\nnorthern trust v emcc , hm & dept of health , social services & public safety , county court 23 december 2013 northern ireland . nearest realtive\nwe\u2019ve won national and international awards for the care and treatment we provide throughout the trust .\nmanchester\u2019s first ever section 136 suite opens its doors this week for anyone in the city who has been detained by the police under section 136 of the mental health act ( 1983 ) , and are in mental health crisis .\nour service covers the avon and wiltshire trust area and the wider south west of england . we have a legal aid agency ( laa ) contract to provide advice , assistance and representation in mental health law .\nwe provide integrated physical and mental health services for adults and older people ; specialist mental health and learning disability services ; children and young people\u2019s mental health services ; children\u2019s community services ( peterborough ) ; social care ; and ground - breaking research . to find out more about our services click here . cpft is a smoke free trust . key documents including our modern slavery act statement , fair processing notice and gender pay gap report can be found here .\nwe provide free , independent advice and representation to patients and others affected by mental health law . we can advise patients about their rights under mental health law either in hospital or in the community and whether they are detained or informal patients .\nthe number of mental health beds has nearly halved in 16 years , according to british medical association ( bma ) research .\na report from the bma found that there has been a 44 % decrease in the number of mental health beds since 2000 / 01 , with 726 mental health patients being given out of area placements each month between march and october last year .\nfind out more about the services provided by the trust , including locations , contact details and overviews .\nspecial health authorities provide a health service to the whole of england , not just to a local community . examples are :\nperinatal mental health services these services provide psychological and psychiatric care for women in childbearing from conception to 12 months post - natally .\na new training course has been launched to coincide with health information week ( 2 \u2013 8 july 2018 ) to help reduce stigma and promote the services available to people experiencing mental health problems .\ncrane was diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 1985 and was detained under the mental health act on a number of occasions . in 2012 crane stopped taking medication and , because he refused to acknowledge he was ill and rejected help , was discharged from mental health services .\nindependent statutory advocacy services are available to qualifying individuals under both the mental health act and the mental capacity act . their role is to provide advice , support and ensure the patients views are heard .\nfind out more about the different services we have for both mental health in barnet , enfield and haringey and community services in enfield .\nin 2013 the nhs underwent a fundamental restructure . under the old nhs system there was a wide range of nhs trusts \u2013 such as acute trusts , ambulance trusts , and mental health trusts \u2013 that managed nhs hospital care in england , including community care and mental health services .\nlanchashire evening post , ' report reveals advocacy is vital in mental health ' ( 26 / 6 / 12 ) . find report - urltoken\nmental health services are provided through primary care , such as gp services , or through more specialist care . this might include counselling and other psychological therapies , community and family support , or general health screening .\nolder people\u2019s mental health and healthy ageing services these services provide assessment and treatment of mental illness that is usually associated with older age . services also support people with young onset dementia , and provide joint mental and physical healthcare for people who are more physically frail or with complex physical illnesses .\nambulance services in england help many people with serious or life - threatening conditions . they also provide a range of other urgent and planned healthcare and transport services . ambulance services are managed by either an ambulance trust or a foundation trust .\nclick here to find out about opportunities to join our trust , including careers , work experience , volunteering and apprenticeships .\nhere at cambridgeshire and peterborough nhs foundation trust ( cpft ) we are dedicated to providing high quality care with compassion . we deliver many of the nhs services that are provided outside of hospital and in the community such as physical , mental health and specialist services .\nr ( central and north west london mental health nhs trust ) v mhrt [ 2005 ] ewhc 337 ( admin ) - no bailii link ( for this neutral citation number ) : this message will automatically be replaced by a link when bailii publishes the judgment .\ndr mark porter , bma council chair , said the delays faced by those with mental health issues have \u2018become the norm and this is unacceptable\u2019 .\nacute mental health services these services provide assessment and treatment for adults with severe mental illness . this may mean a person needs care as an inpatient in hospital or intensive support through a home treatment team in the community .\nchild and adolescent mental health services ( camhs ) camhs services are mostly provided in the community , but we also have a specialist inpatient service for 8 - 13 year olds . family therapy plays an important role in camhs care . we also provide perinatal services to new mothers experiencing mental health problems .\nr v mental health review tribunal for the south thames region , ex parte smith ( 1999 ) 47 b . m . l . r . 104\nthe trust funds varying strategies that include integrated employment , meaningful activities , training , and peer - based recovery support programs .\nour trust has over 50 sites that range from teams in your local community , through to inpatient hospitals and residential settings .\nfind out more about working for the trust , the opportunities available and how you can make an impact across the organisation .\nmany of these services are based in community buildings and clinics , but we also have a number of mental health wards and units located on hospital sites .\ndepartment of justice for northern ireland , ' consultation on proposals to extend mental capacity legislation to the criminal justice system in northern ireland and implications for mental health powers ' ( until 12 / 10 / 12 ) - urltoken consultations / consultation - on - proposals - to - extend - mental - capacity - legislation - to - the - criminal - justice - system - in - northern - ireland - and - implications - for - mental - health - powers . htm\nlearn more about the trust , executive team and how to make a freedom of information request . also see our latest publications .\nhe also expressed concern at the funding available for mental health services . \u201cthere is a shameful lack of resources . i\u2019ve been involved in this [ his father\u2019s case ] since i was 13 and i\u2019ve seen mental health services get considerably worse . the availability of beds , of time with professionals has gone down and down .\ndoctors from three leading nhs mental health trusts have come together to look at how to make best use of social media in their work and the . . .\nwe provide a wide range of mental health services across milton keynes and the london boroughs of brent , harrow , hillingdon , kensington and chelsea , and westminster .\nprivate eye , ' tyne and tyne again ' ( issue 1356 , 27 december 2013 ) . eye summary :\ntwo psychiatrists reveal more concerns about child and adolescent safety and care at the northumberland tyne and wear nhs mental health trust .\nadd further summary and link to urltoken and urltoken\nthe regional teams also commission public health programmes , such as immunisation and screening .\ntake a look at our events page to find information about what ' s going on around our trust in the next few months .\nthis focus area includes strategies that fall on the full continuum of care from prevention and early intervention to treatment and recovery for trust beneficiaries .\nhow to interact with the trust as a governor , member , volunteer , service user or carer , including paid roles and voluntary opportunities .\ntoday most of these services are provided through nhs foundation trusts and nhs trusts providing ambulance services , emergency care services , or mental health services \u2013 see below for more information .\nmore specialist care is normally provided through nhs trusts or local authorities . services range from psychological therapy to very specialist medical and training services for people with severe mental health problems .\nthe nhs is also responsible for providing transport to get many patients to hospital for treatment . in many areas the ambulance trust provides this service .\nwe provide integrated mental health and community health services for people of all ages across barnet , enfield , haringey and beyond . we provide community health services for adults and children in enfield . find out more about our services and how we can help you on your road to recovery in our enablement programme . read our annual report , quality account , operational plan watch our trust video , meet the senior team and learn about our vision , values and objectives and discover our research and development projects .\nr ( h ) v oxfordshire mental healthcare trust [ 2002 ] ewhc 465 ( admin ) - no bailii link ( for this neutral citation number ) : this message will automatically be replaced by a link when bailii publishes the judgment .\nthe mental health act 2007 ( mha ) is the law in england that controls what services can do , when they are trying to assess or treat someone , against their will .\nin december 2016 , the legislative audit and budget committee authorized an audit of the mental health trust authority . the audit has now been finalized and was accepted by the committee on june 5 , 2018 . the audit essentially confirms the concerns that initiated the audit and were reported 18 months ago . we appreciate the audit\u2019s recommendations [ read more ]\nan epa made before the mental capacity act came into force on october 1 2007 remains valid .\nthe trust is pleased to announce the hiring of three new professionals . eric boyer , travis welch and autumn vea will be starting in their new roles on june 4 . all three bring extensive expertise to the trust team who works on behalf of beneficiaries across the state . click here to read the full release .\nan advance statement can cover any aspect of a person ' s future health or social care .\nthe court of protection oversees the operation of the mental capacity act and deals with all issues , including financial and serious healthcare matters , concerning people who lack the mental capacity to make their own decisions .\nre f . ( mental patient : sterilisation ) [ 1990 ] 2 a . c . 1 hl\nwithin this website you will find a whole host of useful information and resources whether you are a patient , carer , commissioner , or a member of the public with an interest in mental health services .\nsingle point of access service the spa offers mental health triage for routine , urgent and emergency referrals , information and advice 24 hours a day , 7 days a week , and 365 days per year .\nthe code provides guidance to registered medical practitioners ( \u201cdoctors\u201d ) , approved clinicians , managers and staff of hospitals , and approved mental health professionals on how they should proceed when undertaking duties under the act .\nurltoken inappropriate admissions guidance - guidance on inappropriate admissions of children and young people to adult mental health wards . start of consultation : 15 / 09 / 2014 end of consultation : 05 / 12 / 2014\nhealth plus care symposium presentation on the cost effectiveness of prescribing emollient therapy in dry skin and eczema .\nnhs england is responsible for purchasing primary care services and some specialised services , including military health care .\nthe health workforce continues to experience high turnover , personnel shortages , vacancies , and a lack of well - trained , culturally diverse staff . in addition , alaska\u2019s population is expected to grow by 10 percent between 2012 and 2022 and , during the same period , alaskans aged 65 and older will increase by a projected 79 percent , which will substantially increase demand for health care workers . the trust works to ensure service providers across the state have access to a stable , capable , culturally competent workforce to serve trust beneficiaries , their families and communities . this focus area funds different strategies from trainings for direct service workers to working with the university of alaska on developing and offering curriculum for degrees that impact trust beneficiaries .\nhere is another edition of beh ' s magazine trust matters . do take a read . if you want future copies e - mail communications @ urltoken with your details .\nthe trust has received an overall rating as ' requires improvement ' following our care quality commission inspection in 2017 . you can find the full report on the cqc website .\nnhs england took on full statutory responsibilities in april 2013 . prior to this , all nhs planning and delivery was done by the department of health ( dh ) , strategic health authorities and primary care trusts .\ncommunity mental health teams work with patients to develop recovery goals and offer continuity of care . they will assess the needs of the patient to make sure the treatment provided is personalised . they also offer more intensive care when people need it most and help patients to work towards greater independence in managing health and wellbeing .\nthe mental capacity act ( mca ) is designed to protect and empower people who may lack the mental capacity to make their own decisions about their care and treatment . it applies to people aged 16 and over .\nalex , an english teacher now living in vietnam , said he had tried to look after his father . he said : \u201cmy dad and i were very close . i looked after him for my whole adult life until the strain became too much and i placed my trust in the avon and wiltshire mental health partnership ( awp ) and bristol city council to keep him safe . \u201d\nthe health and social care act 2012 ( commencement no . 1 and transitory provision ) order 2012 - urltoken\nfor example , people experiencing bereavement , depression , stress or anxiety can get help from their gp or informal community support . if they need more involved support , they can be referred to a specialist mental health service .\nthese leaflets provide introductory information on the mental capacity act and have been produced by the department of constitutional affairs .\nas an information standard accredited organisation , you can trust the patient information we provide . we regularly review our core patient information leaflets and we would be interested to know what you think\nbarnet , enfield and haringey mental health nhs trust will be moving it systems to a new provider . we are confident this will improve services for our patients and staff . as we perform this switchover there will be a break in our it capability which means there will be a number of days where only critical staff will be able to access the trust it networks , phone lines and rio ( our patient notes software ) . this means the trust\u2019s it network will be down from 7pm on thursday june 28th until 7am on tuesday 3rd july . during this time , there will continue to be limited it access to critical services to minimise any effect on service users . if anyone is having difficulty getting hold of a particular service then please contact the beh switchboard on 020 8702 3000 .\nandy mcnicoll , ' man\nleft in squalor\nafter errors assessing his mental capacity , ombudsman finds ( community care , 12 / 6 / 14 ) ) health and care professionals from south essex partnership university nhs foundation trust ( sept ) and bedford borough council were so focused on supporting the man , who is in his late 50s , to live independently that they failed to properly assess his capacity , the joint investigation by the health service and local government ombudsmen found . as a result he suffered malnutrition . find the report .\nmost trusts and local authorities will have a mental capacity act lead who provides specialist advice on how the act works .\npsychological medicine services these services support people who are receiving treatment at general hospitals who also need support with their mental health . these liaison services provide assessment for people who present in a & e and also on wards in general hospitals .\nwe have attached the league table for mental health trusts based on the analysis of the results and the scatter map . for some , it makes great reading . for others , it highlights huge issues which need to be addressed quickly .\nthis focus area aims to reduce the involvement and recidivism of beneficiaries in the criminal justice system and increase the criminal justice system\u2019s ability to effectively accommodate the needs of offenders who are trust beneficiaries .\nin ealing , we provide intermediate physical health care ( home ward ) to help prevent people having to go to hospital . we also run one you ealing , part of a national programme to help improve people\u2019s general health and wellbeing .\nwe provide a range of mental health inpatient , outpatient and community services across barnet , enfield , haringey and the surrounding areas . our teams of healthcare professionals have specialist skills and care for children , young people , adults and older people .\nour analysis of the 2014 results should concern nhs england and those at the top of the department of health , with a slight downward trend on how positive staff felt last year relative to 2013 . in the year before last 23 out of 57 mental health trusts witnessed a negative trend from their staff responses ( staff felt less positive about their trust than they had in 2012 ) ; in 2014 , 25 trusts out of 57 have seen a decline in staff positivity and morale , with four more in the bottom quadrant ( declining trend and relative performance ) than 2013 .\neach nhs foundation trust has a duty to consult and involve a board of governors \u2013 including patients , staff , members of the public , and partner organisations \u2013 in the strategic planning of the organisation .\nthe mental capacity act applies to all those over the age of sixteen , who have been diagnosed with an impairment or disturbance of their mind or brain . the disturbance might be permanent or temporary and could include a service user with a significant mental health problem ( e . g . someone being affected by symptoms of dementia ) to somebody temporarily under the influence of drugs or alcohol . the mental capacity act also enables service user s to plan for the future while they still have the capacity to do so .\nall health service providers have to submit an annual report about the quality of their services . find out how your local services perform\nbringing together information about your health from the records of all the services carried out in north west london . find out more .\nthis policy has been produced as a joint document between devon county council ( dcc ) and torbay and southern devon health and care nhs trust ( tsdhct ) . the mental capacity act ( mca ) 2005 provides a statutory and quality framework to empower and protect some of the most vulnerable people in society . it makes it clear who can take decisions , in which situations and how they should go about this in respect of people who lack capacity to make particular decisions for themselves\nthe mental capacity act allows somebody to make decisions for a service user , if they are not able to make decisions for themselves .\nfounded in 2016 , nhs improvement is an umbrella organisation bringing together monitor , the nhs trust development authority , patient safety , the national reporting and learning system , the advancing change team , and the intensive support teams .\nwe are a trust with a strong reputation in research , innovation and service excellence . although we are based in birmingham and solihull , our desire to share good practice has seen us create links both nationally and internationally .\nsome acute trusts are regional or national centres for more specialised care , while others are attached to universities and help train health professionals .\nthe mental capacity act is a legal frame work that was introduced in 2007 . it enables health and social care professionals as well as carers to consider the provision of care and treatment for service users who may lack capacity or are unable to give consent to their treatment .\nlaa august 2014 mental health guidance . the only changes since april version are : in part 2\n3 . 36 of 2010\nreplaced with\n3 . 24 of 2014\n; in part 4 , final paragraph ,\n2013\nreplaced with\n2014\n.\nthe mental capacity act applies to all professions \u2013 doctors , nurses , social workers , occupational therapists , healthcare assistants , and support staff .\nthe mental capacity act ( mca ) is designed to protect and empower individuals who may lack the mental capacity to make their own decisions about their care and treatment . it is a law that applies to individuals aged 16 and over . for more information , please click here .\nacute trusts can also provide services in the community \u2013 for example , through health centres , clinics , or in people ' s homes .\nbut just because a person has one of these health conditions doesn ' t necessarily mean they lack the capacity to make a specific decision .\ncommunity recovery services for mental health these treatments help people to continue living independently whilst promoting recovery from the outset . this may be through early intervention for people experiencing their first episode of psychosis ; through a community recovery team for people who require ongoing support ; or through day services .\ntrust beneficiaries are at increased risk for involvement with the criminal justice system , both as victims and defendants , due to their disabilities as well as deficiencies in the community treatment and support systems . hundreds of beneficiaries each year are incarcerated for their safety because adequate service alternatives do not exist . thousands more are arrested for offenses resulting from behaviors associated with symptoms of their mental disorders .\nwe provide a wide range of integrated mental health services to children , adults and older people across the communities of dudley and walsall . we employ around 1 , 000 staff and provide care for more than 20 , 000 people each year , across 23 community sites and three acute hospitals .\nan inquest ruled that crane\u2019s death was accidental and a serious case review that investigated how agencies including awp and the city council handled the case raised concerns about joint working practices . it said there had been a failure to understand that crane\u2019s antisocial behaviour was a symptom of the deterioration of his mental health .\npatel v northumberland tyne and wear foundation trust 2011 ] ewhc 4073 ( admin ) - no bailii link ( for this neutral citation number ) : this message will automatically be replaced by a link when bailii publishes the judgment . - consultation with nearest relative\nclinical senates are advisory groups of experts from across health and social care . there are 12 senates covering areas across england . senates are formed by clinical leaders from across the healthcare system , as well as those from social care and public health . patients and members of the public will also be involved .\nthe enable drug and alcohol service in enfield hosted an open afternoon on 7th june 2018 to celebrate its one year anniversary . enable is a free and confidential service offering recovery focused advice , information , and structured treatment to adults in enfield who face problems with drugs or alcohol . the event was well attended by practitioners , service users , and partners who gathered to listen to a number of speakers , visit information stalls and receive complimentary therapy treatments . the event marked one year of partnership between blenheim and barnet , enfield and haringey mental health nhs trust ( beh ) .\npowers of attorney can be made at any time when the person making it has the mental capacity to do so , provided they ' re 18 or over .\nwe are , once again , launhing our popular # upliftingimage digital photography competition . the theme this year is contentment - what does it mean to you . we want to reach out to more people than ever before to challenge the stigma and discrimination still associated with mental health . the competition closes on october 10 , 2018 .\nthere are six main sections of the act . there are other sections which apply to someone who comes to hospital from court or prison . you can find out about what happens when you are placed on a section of the mental health act . if you are confused about what section you are on please speak to a member of staff .\na spokesperson for awp said : \u201calthough the trust was not liable or negligent we made a financial settlement . this was a complex issue involving multiple agencies and after taking legal advice and considering a range of factors we determined that a payment with no admission of liability would be the best outcome for the taxpayer .\nwhat we do we are the largest provider of mental health and substance misuse services to people living within the london boroughs of camden and islington . we treat 97 % of people in the community and work hard to reduce the need for hospital admissions . you can find out more about all our services by using the menu on the left of search on our find a service page .\nin addition , the court of protection will be able to appoint deputies who can also take decisions on health and welfare and financial matters if the person concerned lacks the capacity to make a decision .\nif the person is unable to do any one of the four questions they would be deemed to lack capacity , at the time of the assessment for that specific decision , under the mental capacity act .\nyou can grant a lasting power of attorney ( lpa ) to another person ( or people ) to enable them to make decisions about your health and welfare , or decisions about your property and financial affairs .\nthey are set free from central government control and are no longer performance - managed by health authorities . as self - standing , self - governing organisations , nhs foundation trusts are free to determine their own future .\nthe mental capacity act is a law that covers all sorts of decisions where people aged 16 and over may lack capacity . it also allows for people to plan ahead in case they may lack capacity in the future .\nconclusive statistics have determined that many alaskans have no place to call home . the statewide housing shortage disproportionately affects trust beneficiaries . the high incidence of homelessness among beneficiaries can be linked to challenges associated with disabling conditions , lack of opportunity for economic advancement , lack of affordable housing , lack of supportive living situations , and lack of services required for special needs .\nour facilities we provide a large range of community - based services throughout the boroughs of camden and islington which means you may never have to attend a hospital . we have two in - patient facilities at highgate mental health centre and at st pancras hospital . there are also three crisis houses , one is just for women . users of this service will also have access to the acute day recovery programmes which take place at two recovery centres in camden .\n' this appeal concerns the circumstances in which a person who the secretary of state for the home department has power to remove from the united kingdom and intends to do so but who has a mental illness may be detained . '\nthe trust was set up on 1st october 2008 , with both boroughs joining together to combine their resources and expertise . the populations of dudley and walsall are very diverse , so equality and diversity are central to everything we do \u2013 as a provider of services , a partner organisation and an employer . we are committed to treating everyone with respect , dignity , fairness and understanding .\nthe mental capacity act is a law that came into force in 2007 . it covers all sorts of decisions where people aged 16 and over may lack capacity . it also allows for people to plan ahead in case they may lack capacity in the future .\ncrane\u2019s son , alex , told the guardian his father was treated as an antisocial nuisance rather than a vulnerable man with a serious untreated mental illness , and criticised agencies involved for failing to work in a joined - up way to keep him and other residents safe .\nhealth or social care professionals assessing someone\u2019s capacity to make a decision must use the two - stage test of capacity . the first question asks whether the person has an impairment or disturbance of the mind or brain . the second question considers whether the identified impairment or disturbance affects the person\u2019s ability to make a specific decision . the health or social care professional will then have to answer a four part functional test to determine whether a decision should be made in the best interest of the person . the functional test includes four questions ;\n' this is an application in the court of protection , made by an nhs trust for the benefit of a thirty - six year old woman who is currently heavily pregnant and about to deliver her fourth child . . . . the application concerns the situation that might arise if mrs . p ( as i will call her ) should get into difficulties during the course of her labour , which is expected to be induced shortly after this hearing . '\nsubstance abuse and addiction constitute the largest preventable and costly health problems in the u . s . the prevalence rates and negative consequences of alcohol and drug abuse upon alaskans are substantial . in 2010 , alaska\u2019s costs associated with individuals dependent on or abusing alcohol / drugs was $ 1 . 2 billion .\nthe results of assessment against 20 key picker institute findings around the four staff pledges from the nhs constitution \u2013 the nhs\u2019s commitment to staff , and therefore pretty important and significant \u2013 make stark reading for many leaders across the service at all levels . these findings undoubtedly impact on the quality and safety of care for patients and service users at all 57 nhs mental health trusts . it is beyond dispute that , when staff are happy in their workplace and supported by leaders and colleagues day to day , the care they deliver is better and the patient experience improves : \u2018happy staff = happy patients\u2019 is well recognised .\non tuesday 15 april the mental health tribunal with be moving to a new telephone system . the move may cause some disruption to telephone services during the transition . to assist us to keep disruption to a minimum , we would advise you to avoid telephone contact were possible and to e - mail in the first instance . we will endeavour to maintain our services and urgent telephone contact can be made on 0300 123 2201 . please note that from 15 april all fax numbers pre - fixed 01162 will no longer be operational . please see the new contact sheet attached .\nsee mhla email 11 / 4 / 14\nacute trusts employ a large part of the nhs workforce , including nurses , doctors , pharmacists , midwives , and health visitors . they also employ people doing jobs related to medicine , such as physiotherapists , radiographers , podiatrists , speech and language therapists , counsellors , occupational therapists , psychologists , and healthcare scientists .\nthe mental capacity act 2005 covers all sorts of situations where people aged 16 years and over need to make a decision about something that affects them , but may be unable to do so ( they lack capacity to make the decision ) . it allows for people to plan ahead in case they may lack capacity in the future .\nthe five trusts going the wrong way , in a big way , down the league table are 5 boroughs ft ( - 34 ) , oxford health ft ( - 30 ) , lancashire care ft ( - 30 ) , rotherham , doncaster & south humber ft ( - 27 ) , and hertfordshire partnership ft ( - 17 ) .\nalex crane\u2019s lawyer , gus silverman , of solicitors irwin mitchell , said more should have been done to help crane . he said : \u201cit is extremely concerning that bob was allowed to continue living on the seventh floor of a high - rise block when the authorities knew that he was regularly lighting fires , living without electricity and suffering from a serious untreated mental illness . \u201d\n2 ) does the impairment mean the person is unable to make a specific decision when they need to ? people can lack capacity to make some decisions , but have capacity to make others . mental capacity can also fluctuate with time \u2013 someone may lack capacity at one point in time , but may be able to make the same decision at a later point in time .\nif a person is deemed to lack capacity to make a specific decision the health or social care professional has to make a best interest decision on their behalf . the best interest decision must follow the best interest checklist . the checklist takes into consideration the known past wishes , feelings , beliefs and values of the person and seeks the views of those interested in the welfare of the person .\nfigures from the health and social care information centre ( hscic ) show that in 2014 - 15 , ambulance trusts dealt with 9 million 999 calls \u2013 on average , this works out as 17 . 1 emergency calls per minute . you can find the full report about ambulance services in england on the hscic website . you can also see our guidance on when to dial 999 : responding to emergencies .\n' this is an appeal from the decision of hh judge million in the willesden county court to grant summary judgment to the claimant in a claim against the estate of the late mr mohammed shafi for outstanding care home fees . it raises interesting and important issues about the relationship between section 7 of the mental capacity act 2005 and the provisions of part iii of the national assistance act 1948 , (\nthe 1948 act\n) part iii of the national health service and community care act 1990 (\nthe 1990 act\n) , and related statutes , regulations and guidance that concern the obligations or powers of a local authority to provide residential accommodation and care services for persons who by reason of age , illness , disability or any other circumstances are in need of care and attention which is not otherwise available to them . '\n' the claimant ,\ns\n, claims damages for his alleged unlawful immigration detention in corby police station and colnbrook and harmondsworth ircs between 3 december 2011 and 21 march 2012 and for the alleged series of significant breaches by the defendant , (\nsshd\n) of the policies relating to immigration detention , the detaining of those suffering from serious mental illness and of the treatment and conditions of detention of such immigration detainees . '\n' in summary , it seems to me that , as a matter of construction of section 11 ( 4 ) , when an asw is considering whether it is\nreasonably practicable\nto consult the\nnearest relative\nbefore making an application to admit a mental patient pursuant to section 3 ( 1 ) and 13 ( 1 ) of the mha 1983 ( in its form as at 29 june 2007 ) , the section imposes on the asw an obligation to strike a balance between the patient ' s article 5 right not to be detained unless that is done by a procedure that is in accordance with the law and the patient ' s article 8 ( 1 ) right to her private life . '\nthe research also found that the number of overnight hospital beds has been cut by a fifth between 2006 / 07 and 2015 / 16 .\nthe bma said that these cuts have \u2018unfairly let down\u2019 patients as \u2018demand on nhs services has increased\u2019 in that time .\nthe analysis comes at a time when almost three quarters of trusts has an occupancy rate of 95 % on at lease one day in january .\nthe association added that the lack of beds is causing \u2018bottlenecks in emergency departments\u2019 , which lead to 15 % of patients spending more than four hours waiting for a hospital bed in november last year .\nhe said : \u2018high bed occupancy is a symptom of wider pressure and demand on an overstretched and underfunded system .\n\u2018it causes delays in admissions , operations being cancelled and patients being unfairly and sometimes repeatedly let down . \u2019\ndr porter added that pressures on the social care system are also responsible for the lack of beds as they are unable to move out of hospital .\nhe called for politicians to \u2018take their heads out of the sand and provide a sustainable solution to the funding and capacity challenges\u2019 facing the nhs .\n\u00a9 cogora 2018 cogora limited , 140 london wall , london ec2y 5dn . registered in the united kingdom . reg . no . 2147432\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 strict / / en\nurltoken\nit oversees and supports nhs foundation trusts , nhs trusts and independent providers delivering nhs - funded care . if necessary , it holds them to account \u2013 for example , putting trusts on special measures .\nif you want to learn more about how commissioning in england works , download the leaflet commissioning : what ' s the big deal ? ( pdf , 297kb ) . note : some of the statistics in this document are now out of date .\nprimary care is the first point of contact for most people and is delivered by a wide range of independent contractors , including gps , dentists , pharmacists and optometrists , as well as nhs walk - in centres and the nhs 111 telephone service .\nthere are four regional teams responsible for the commissioning of services in their areas , as well as providing professional leadership on finance , nursing , medicine , specialised commissioning , patients and information , human resources , organisational development , assurance and delivery .\nclinical commissioning groups ( ccgs ) commission most of the hospital and community nhs services in the local areas they are responsible for . they also co - commission gp services with nhs england as a result of the nhs five year forward view objectives .\nmost hospitals in england are now managed by nhs foundation trusts . first introduced in april 2004 , they differ from other existing nhs trusts . they are independent legal entities and have unique governance arrangements . they are also accountable to local people , who can become members and governors .\nthey have financial freedom and can raise capital from both the public and private sectors within borrowing limits , determined by projected cash flows , and are therefore based on affordability . they can retain financial surpluses to invest in the delivery of new nhs services .\nacute trusts ensure that hospitals provide high - quality healthcare and check they spend their money efficiently . they also decide how a hospital will develop so services improve .\nthere are many other non - medical staff employed by acute trusts , including receptionists , porters , cleaners , specialists in information technology , managers , engineers , caterers , and domestic and security staff .\nthe emergency control room decides what kind of response is needed and whether an ambulance is required . for all three types of emergency , they may send a rapid - response vehicle , crewed by a paramedic and equipped to provide treatment at the scene of an incident .\nfor local support and information services , use our services near you search . try the following directories :\na number of other organisations support and advise nhs england and clinical commissioning groups ( ccgs ) . two of these are clinical senates and strategic clinical networks .\nstrategic clinical networks are advisory groups of clinical experts covering a particular disease group , patient group , or professional group . again , there are 12 across england .\nstrategic clinical networks offer advice to ccgs and nhs england . their particular focus is on helping to improve care pathways . they :\nthey have been set up to provide a national service to the nhs and the public under section 9 of the nhs act 1977 . they are independent , but can be subject to ministerial direction in the same way as other nhs bodies .\nnhs choices offers a range of e - newsletters on various topics . sign up now to get information , tips and advice straight to your inbox\nwith an account you can keep track of pages on the site and save them to this tab , which you can access on every page when you are logged in .\nmeaningful employment and engagement is critical in everyone\u2019s life . however , only 46 percent of individuals with a disability are currently employed , compared to 74 percent of individuals in the general population . additionally , involving beneficiaries in defining and mapping out their recovery is a well - known treatment tactic and may help prevent the need for more intensive traditional service .\nthis focus area concentrates on increasing the availability of housing options best suited to the needs of beneficiaries that will improve or sustain their quality of life ."]}
{"id": 54553, "summary": [{"text": "lake aircraft was a manufacturer of amphibious aircraft .", "topic": 8}, {"text": "its factory was in sanford , maine , usa , and its sales offices were located at laconia / gilford , new hampshire and kissimmee , florida .", "topic": 38}, {"text": "the assets of the company were sold in 2004 to an investor which incorporated as \" sun lake aircraft \" in vero beach , florida .", "topic": 39}, {"text": "the assets are now owned by revo inc , owned by armand rivard . ", "topic": 23}], "title": "lake aircraft", "paragraphs": ["structural repair jigs for lake aircraft fuselage and wings allowing complete rebuilds with tolerances of a new aircraft .\nlist your aircraft on the industry\u2019s most trusted resource for aircraft sales . get your first listing free !\nbefore this month\u2019s survey , waid had heard anecdotally that the lady of the lake was aircraft 44 - 62214 , the aircraft that was the first to detect soviet testing .\noctober 2002 : armand rivard sells lake aircraft and aerofab , inc . to wadi rahim , principal of lanshe aerospace . type certificate now global amphibians . renames company sun lake aircraft and moves manufacturing and sales to fort pierce , florida .\nyou can . the iconic lake aircraft plus the equipment needed to build it is for sale by revo , inc . , after 35 years of ownership . you\u2019ll get the rights to the faa - certified lake renegade , seafury , and seawolf aircraft .\n1979 : armand rivard buys lake aircraft from alson and moves offices to laconia nh and kissimmee fl . type certificate owned by revo .\n1946 : thurston forms colonial aircraft corporation , huntington station , long island . ny\nrahim heads three companies responsible for the former lake amphibians : sun lake aircraft , formerly lake aircraft , will market and sell the types at its kissimmee , florida base ; manaero , formerly aerofab , will build and support the aircraft at sanford , maine ; and global amphibian , formerly revo , holds intellectual property rights and type certificates . former lake owner armand rivard will continue to supply present owners with wing - modification kits issued under a previous airworthiness directive .\nfairbanks \u2014 a recent survey of eielson air force base\u2019s lady of the lake confirmed that the aircraft had a noteworthy history in the air before it was abandoned to its gravel pit lake grave .\n\u201cthe sale of lake aircraft is a rare opportunity to quickly set up manufacturing operations and continue production of the successful line of amphibious airplanes , \u201d said armand rivard , president of revo inc . , the lake aircraft holding company . \u201cin the worldwide general aviation market , the lake amphibian has no faa - certified competition in production today . \u201d\n1955 , september : colonial aircraft corporation moves to sanford , maine to begin production .\ntwo army plane s fly over crater lake . they claim to be the first planes to fly over the lake .\nthe lake 250 renegade is the best known of the lake amphibians . a turbocharged model known as the seafury has faster speed , high - altitude capability , and increased hauling capacity . the lake holds eight world records for speed and altitude in its class of aircraft .\none of the never - recovered aircraft identified by lamp was nomad # 3521 , the aircraft that carried leading aircraftman theodore ( ted ) bates to his premature death in december 1940 .\nwork by about a dozen divers from eielson and fort wainwright confirmed earlier this month that when she was airworthy , the lady of the lake was the specific aircraft that detected evidence of soviet atomic testing in 1949 , the first aircraft to do this .\nnorwegian amphibian manufacturer equator aircraft has completed its first test flight of the p2 xcursion electric amphib prototype .\njoin the largest aviation network & stay in the loop of the latest aircraft to hit the market .\nthey\u0092re probably less valuable as real airplanes than paving the way for the practical electric aircraft of the distant future .\nwhile this month\u2019s survey helps confirm the identity of the the lady of the lake , the details of how it ended up in the lake remain sketchy .\nproduced by creative one\u00ae | all contents copyright \u00a9 2018 lake central air services .\nbecause it\u2019s a landmark the aircraft has attracted numerous stories , some of them true , eielson base historian jack waid said .\nwaid is looking for oral history about the lady of the lake , especially from anyone who may have historical photos of the aircraft or its transfer to the gravel pit . he invites people to call him at\nthe \u201cpaul herron\u201d lake launch is completed by portland boat builder , rudy wilson on wizard island and takes her maiden voyage around the lake . work begins on a second lake launch . all materials , including the engines , are flown in by helicopter .\nsome design changes were made by strayer which included lengthening the nose to enclose the nose gear when retracted , and adding 2 more feet to each wing , which resulted in 50 pounds more useful load . colonial aircraft corporation under herbert lindblad built the parts for lake aircraft and david thurston went on to other enterprises and designs . strayer built about 24 lake amphibians during 1960 and 1961 and unfortunately went out of business . no aircraft were built in 1962 . strayer was later to work for pepsi , skywriting the word \u201cpepsi\u201d all over the country .\nwater work on the lake after flying the airplane through canada to alaska . the airplane is a lake amphibian la - 4 / 200 , also known as a buccaneer .\nlake winnie genie great ride fun for 3 and over age 48 in . tall fun\nthe familiar mantra was prevalent around northern michigan in the early 1940s , when a pair of u . s . navy aircraft carriers traversed lake michigan on daily pilot training operations the local folks knew about but didn ' t discuss .\nbell and safran have agreed to work together to develop hybrid - electric power systems for bell\u0092s evtol aircraft concept , the two . . .\noral tradition persists among the old timers that an amphibian air plane landed on the lake and was unable to fly out . it was supposedly packed out in pieces up the lake trail .\nrahim aims to ramp up production from one aircraft a year to one a month , once demand supports it .\nit won ' t happen straight away . but with a consistent marketing effort and improvements to the aircraft ' s interior , we expect a lot of interest .\nefforts to locate and recover the two aircraft that collided were unsuccessful until the end of january 1941 , when nomad # 3512 was found in lake muskoka . the aircraft was partially raised and the body of lac gosling was recovered , but the body of sgt francis was only recovered from the lake later that june . there was no trace of nomad # 3521 or lac bates and f / l campbell , at least not until decades later when members of lamp began their search .\nthe faa says owners of certain bonanza models can use an exhaust clamp made for cessna aircraft as an alternative means of compliance for . . .\nin july 2012 , after two summers of surveying the lake bed , the ontario provincial police ( opp ) underwater recovery unit discovered what they thought may be the aircraft . through multiple recovery dives , the opp was able to confirm that the aircraft was the nomad # 3521 through the discovery of an inscribed cigarette case belonging to f / l campbell and inscribed ring belonging to lac bates .\non friday , december 13 , 1940 , two northrop a - 17 nomad aircraft belonging to no . 1 service flying training school ( 1 sfts ) , operating out of rcaf station camp borden , collided in mid - air over lake muskoka .\nthe lake connection is a world leader in marketing the lake amphibian . our customers are the focus of our business , and their satisfaction is the reason for our success for the past 35 years .\nkatherine townsend tapp , 23 , was strolling on the lake\u2019s north shore when she saw the ailing aircraft , a b - 25 . she hurried to the home of sewall oliver , who had a speedboat that could be used in a rescue . nearby , martin jones jr . , 10 , also saw the aircraft descend ; he yelled to his brother that one of the engines was out .\nif you have been considering renewing or upgrading your lake , we have a lot of expertise in this area as well . lake central develops and manufactures several updated components and product improvements which can give your aircraft above average performance and utility . overhaul of major components such as engine and propeller are offered as well as avionics upgrading to your specifications .\n[ photo : daniel l . berek ] greenwood lake airport , west milford , new jersey , 1992\nit took about year to prepare for this month\u2019s dive . waid\u2019s hoping it will lead to further survey work on the aircraft . he has high expectations .\nfour park employees and two lake researchers helicopter to wizard island and spend three days conducting lake research . jim milestone , jerry mccrea , roger andrascik , kent taylor , mark buktenica and dr . gary larson .\nrevo purchased the rights to the lake aircraft company in the early ' 70s and manufactured and marketed the airplanes almost continuously since then from its facilities in florida , new hampshire , and maine . the offered assets include the faa type certificate , global manufacturing and marketing rights , component and assembly tooling , dies , jigs , an assortment of spare parts , and engineering drawings for the lake amphibian airplanes . a team of lake experts is available to assist in the transition and continued production .\nwadi rahim , the new owner of the lake family of companies , has pledged to restart amphibious aircraft manufacture at the us company following completion of the acquisition last month . product enhancements are also planned , says rahim , in an effort to stimulate sales of the renegade , turbo renegade and the multi - mission sea wolf seaplanes at lake , which had become a parts supplier .\nthe\nlady of the lake\nis the last wb - 29 superfortress left at eielson afb which was dropped from the air force inventory in 1955 because of a ground accident . the aircraft was taken to the pond it currently rests in and was used for open water extracation training until it became too dangerous . the aircraft was abandoned where it lays . u . s . air force photo by staff sgt joshua strang ( released )\nour facilities are licensed for both u . s . and canadian registered aircraft and we welcome insurance quotes . pick - up and delivery as well as recovery can be arranged .\na six - member research team flies by helicopter to spend five days studying the winter water quality of the lake . july\nrahim says :\nwe intend to build aircraft instead of [ like lake ] leaving the production lines idle . although we will continue to produce spare parts , our main focus will be building civilian models , the renegade and turbo renegade , where we expect the demand , mostly from owner flyers , to be strongest .\nthe other nomad , # 3512 , carried lac william gosling , another recent graduate and sergeant lionel francis , also an instructor from the raf . the two nomads were part of a 50 - aircraft search party looking for a third missing aircraft , nomad # 3503 , flown by lac clayton hopton ( also from 1 sfts ) . it had failed to return to base on the previous day .\nthe lake amphibian club is a member of the alliance for aviation across america . click here to find out how you can help .\njim griffin , the museum\u2019s director , says that the b - 25 is being preserved , not restored to pre - crash condition . the decision was based in part on the aircraft\u2019s damage , which the museum judged too extensive to repair . when the bomber hit the lake , for example , the right engine had been torn off .\nlake michigan was chosen for the secret training because it ' s the largest body of water within the contiguous united states , said wetzel .\n\u201ci have the base papers ( newspapers ) from the time period , and there\u2019s nothing . there\u2019s nothing that talks about this move of a very large aircraft , which is very surprising , \u201d waid said .\nresponding to demand from governmental clients for enhanced multipurpose capabilities , lake modified the structure to accommodate greater gross weight , expanded fuel capacity , and additional internal passenger and cargo configurations . designated the seawolf , this lake model is equipped with under - wing hard points for installation of external payloads .\nwetzel said between 8 and 12 pilots died during the training and about 100 planes now rest on the lake bottom after crashing during training missions .\nan alternate theory was the lady of the lake was a kb - 29 re - fueler with a less interesting service record , he said .\nthe plane was one of almost 4 , 000 b - 29\u2019s built during and shortly after world war ii . it\u2019s the same type of aircraft as the enola gay , which dropped an american atomic bomb on hiroshima .\nsunday ' s article\neielson\u2019s \u2018lady of the lake\u2019 had role in cold war\nmisspelled the name of eielson air force base historian jack waid .\nthe lady of the lake didn\u2019t crash in the gravel pit lake . the conventional wisdom was it was intentionally placed there for water rescue training . waid estimates it was probably placed sometime between 1954 and 1956 when the wb - 29 became obsolete . but the document trail on that is frustratingly empty .\njust before midnight on september 19 , hundreds of onlookers in boats and on land watched , spellbound , as a crane finally hoisted the airplane to the surface . a total of 800 gallons of fuel and water was pumped from the bomber before it was lifted clear of the lake . the aircraft was then dismantled , and the parts were cleaned , inventoried , and photographed .\nseigler\u2019s group had sonographers search for the aircraft in the early 1990s , but they had no luck . then in 1992 , a navy unit took on the search as a training exercise . the following year , using side - scan sonar and the accounts of witnesses , including katherine tapp and bryce lever , the divers located the airplane in the 78 - square - mile lake .\nall technical information is provided on an as - found basis , as obtained from online and other sources noted . the lake amphibian club ( lac ) makes no claims , recommendations or warranties as to accuracy , safety , advisability , or applicability of any of this information . the lac has made reasonable efforts to accurately transcribe information here , but does not take responsibility for any typographical or other errors that may appear . the reader is advised to take adequate precautions and consult appropriate experts when flying in , repairing , or training in lake aircraft .\nwe want this website to be open to all ; to spread the word about these wonderful , versatile amphibians that can land just about anywhere , making traveling in small aircraft adventurous , safe , and just plain fun . if you are thinking about becoming a lake amphibian owner , this is the place to start your search . we offer a yearly lakefest flyin and safety seminar , a members - only forum where everything from ads - b to zero gravity is discussed and problems can be solved by knowledgeable lake owners and mechanics , plus fly - in destinations , and more . we also offer a bi - monthly newsletter that is available by both \u201csnail mail\u201d or email and dealing with a variety of subjects and trip reports and maintenance topics by our members , to name just a few . our lake club has always been a \u201ctype\u201d club catering to owners and \u201cwannabe\u201d lake owners .\na helicopter flies roof trusses to wizard island for a new research boat house . because of volunteer help , the cost is held to $ 35 , 000 . thirty five men from the medford navy seabee unit and a team of student conservation association volunteers contribute over 2 , 000 hours of work worth $ 33 , 000 . the new boat house will allow year - round lake study and will include an emergency lake shelter . concern is still expressed about the loss of the lake\u2019s clarity .\na new ranger boat is slid down to the lake , west of rim village . the boat was removed by helicopter in 1972 and sold to olympic national park .\na chinook helicopter from the washington army reserve drops a new 12 , 000 pound , $ 150 , 000 , 33 foot , research boat onto the lake from discovery point . the new boat is especially designed for work on crater lake and is unofficially christened \u201cneuston\u201d for an organism that dwells on the surface of the lake . the old research boat in removed . researchers had used old pontoon - style boats for the past eight years , but the vessels would rock heavily during lake swells . the neuston will provide better safety for researchers while giving them a few extra advantages such as radar and a crane . the boat will also be used for search and rescue . june 28\nkaren and mike riplinger of eugene , or , are rescued by helicopter after being lost for seven days in a snowstorm while attempting to ski around the lake . august 2\n1963 : consolidated aeronautics bought type certificate , production resumed 1963 . herb lindblad formed aerofab , inc . which was under contract to produce lake amphibians for m . l . alson , now marketer of lake aircraft , at elkhart , indiana . lycoming 0 - 360 ( 180hp ) . gross weight 2400 lbs . useful 825 lbs . 40 gals fuel . 38\u2032 wingspan . the la - 4 - 180 was produced until 1969 through s / n 446 . note the 200 increase in serial numbers between colonial c - 1 and c - 2 , and between c - 2 and la - 4 .\nover the years , a large number of lake owners have brought their aircraft to muskoka for major rebuild and refits . these have included minor repairs to complete re - manufacturing with little more than a serial number plate salvageable . our shops and personnel specialize in this airplane and offer a full range of services unrivaled by any other facility . if you insist on the highest standard of workmanship with no shortcuts , we offer it !\nthe crew climbed out onto the wings , then inflated a life raft and set it in the water . sewall oliver eventually rescued them all in his speedboat . about seven minutes after impact , the aircraft began sinking . it finally ended up at the bottom of lake murray , at a depth of 150 feet\u2014too deep for the u . s . army air forces to salvage it . it was written off as a loss .\nduring the park ' s short lived existence , the airport itself changed it ' s name to nairobi airport to correspond with the jungle habitat . the airport went as far as to paint many of it ' s aircraft in black and white zebra stripes .\ngrowing up in columbia decades later , robert seigler heard tales of the sunken bomber and was intrigued . in the 1980s , seigler began researching the crash . along with two partners , john hodge and bill vartorella , seigler formed the lake murray b - 25 rescue project to get the aircraft out of the water . \u201cthis really is a hobby gone awry , \u201d seigler says today of his decades - long campaign . the aircraft\u2019s rarity made it worth the trouble . the b - 25 mitchell , a medium bomber used in both the european and pacific theaters of world war ii , was once plentiful : north american aviation made nearly 10 , 000 . today , some 130 remain , and the one from lake murray is the third oldest . it is one of only four intact c models surviving , and the only b - 25 that still has a bottom gun turret .\nat this point a committee was formed to save what was left of the original club and the new lake amphibian club was formed along with this new website , open to all .\nthe company is owned by team lake llc . a family owned company with marketing offices in gilford , new hampshire and sarasota , florida . at present the company is being auctioned .\none of the two aircraft was # 3521 . lac ted bates , who had graduated from his pilot course and received his wings the previous day , was onboard , along with flight lieutenant peter campbell , a flight instructor on loan from the royal air force ( raf ) .\nthe production c - 1 skimmer was powered by a lycoming 150 horsepower engine , could sit 3 people , stalled at 50mph and cruised about 110 mph with a 34 foot wingspan . the company built a total of 23 c - 1 skimmers through 1957 while designing a 4 seat , 180 horsepower version . this went into production in 1958 and 1959 and the company built 20 c - 2 skimmers . the primary salesperson involved during this time was john f . strayer , a former test pilot for grumman . at the end of 1959 he bought the manufacturing rights , renamed the company lake aircraft corporation , and renamed the airplane , the lake amphibian .\nthe film \u201csun down\u201d starring jean tierney , bruce cabot and harry harey , and produced by walter wranger is filmed on the waters of crater lake . the theme was a gun smuggling ring in east africa . a large amount of lumber was put down at the wineglass for props . a seaplane was used to haul equipment , the actors , and the film crew down to the lake . the plane was moored in fumerole bay for several days . all lake tours were canceled so that the min would be available to transport the movie crew and actors around to various points on the shore . following the filming , paul herron packed much of the lumber out of the lake on his back in order to build household furniture with the salvaged wood .\n2004 : delivery of first aircraft , a turbo seafury , s / n 235 , n8553z made in 2004 . rename renegade 250 to renegade 2 . $ 449 , 000 ( 2003 ) and renegade 2t $ 545 , 000 ( 2003 ) , turbo seafury $ 749 , 000 ( 2003 ) .\nthe belief among everyone up here was that there were german and japanese spies everywhere ,\nsaid wetzel , who has spent months researching the secret naval training on lake michigan during world war ii .\nmost residents and visitors to eielson air force base know the lady of the lake as a specter of a plane . it\u2019s a b - 29 superfortress built during wwii that\u2019s mostly submerged in a small lake off transmitter road . all that\u2019s visible from the surface is one wing , the lattice front of the fuselage and a portion of the vertical stabilizer . the latter feature is covered in contemporary bullet holes and bumper stickers .\nmorton clark of grants pass , loses the engine of his waco upf - 7 bi plane trainer while flying over crater lake . the engine dies completely . \u201cit was 2 to 3 minutes before i could get the engine started again , and all the time , my wife and i are circling over the lake wondering how cold the water was . \u201d the clarks dropped 1500 feet - even with the rim before the engine was restarted .\nmartin had a sharp eye . after the b - 25 had taken off from the army air base outside columbia , south carolina , on a skip - bombing training mission over the lake\u2019s island targets , its left engine had lost power . the base was a good six miles away , so henry mascall , the bombardier , urged pilot william fallon to land on the lake . the airplane ditched about two miles west of dreher shoals dam .\nafter the war , the lady of the lake was one of a subset of b - 29s reconfigured as wb - 29s with a joint mission of flying through storms to collect weather data and searching for evidence of soviet nuclear testing .\nthe carriers , the uss sable ( ix - 81 ) and uss wolverine ( ix - 64 ) , were converted great lakes paddle steamers . they had shorter flights decks , no hangar bays , and required enough lake wind for operations .\nat about 10 : 45 a . m . on april 4 , 1943 , bryce lever was looking for fishing worms on the south shore of lake murray in south carolina when he saw an airplane flying low , heading toward the water .\ntwo additional 60 passenger , $ 30 , 000 ( some sources report $ 45 , 000 ) tour boats are added to the ever growing crater lake navy . the two boats , the \u201c ralph peyton\u201d and the \u201cjim griffin\u201d ( crater lake lodge owners ) were built during the winter by the rudy wilson boat works of portland , oregon and trucked to discovery point . the two lake launches were air lifted , minus their engines , from discovery point parking lot to wizard island by a sikorsky sky crane logging helicopter . the peyton and griffin will replace the aging launches \u201cfisher\u201d and \u201cminn\u201d . on the return trips , the helicopter brings out the ranger\u2019s patrol boat , which was sent to olympic national park , and an o . s . u . research boat . ( the griffin is renamed the \u201cglen happel\u201d in 1983 following the sale of crater lake lodge . ) mrs . kathy peyton dutifully christened the two launches with two bottles of champaign moments before the airlift began .\nbetween 1943 and 1945 , two u . s . navy aircraft carriers stationed at navy pier in chicago functioned as training platform for about 17 , 000 pilots , signal officers and other personnel . former u . s . president george h . w . bush was among the pilots who learned to take off and land on the 500 - foot long carrier decks .\nmr . bates had been invited to speak at an information session in april 2008 , during which a group named the lost airmen in muskoka project ( lamp ) explained to members of 16 wing borden , ontario , and other military representatives , their efforts to locate sites and document accidents involving military aircraft that crashed in the muskoka area during the second world war .\ns / n 244 , 245 \u2013 ( 1960 ) n1001l , n1002l . these two planes retained the short nose of the skimmer but had the longer wingspan of the lake . lycoming 0 - 360 ( 180 hp ) , 40 gals fuel .\nseveral oral sources tell of a plane that buzzed low over rim village and then dove toward the lake near sinnott . the plan was supposedly in such a steep dive , the pilot was unable to pull out and the plan entered the water .\ndesigned by david thurston , the prototype c - 1 skimmer was built in the mid 1940s and first flew in july of 1948 . at the time , thurston was employed by grumman and several aviation specialists were employed to help build the little amphibian . one of these was herbert lindblad , who at the time worked for republic . david had formed the colonial aircraft corporation with the intention of eventually producing the aircraft . the korean war interrupted the flight testing , but finally a type certificate was issued and production started in 1956 after the company moved to sanford , maine . sanford was chosen because of the airport and large empty woolen mills making for a ready - made factory at a fraction of the cost of one on long island .\nupon entering the aircraft this month , divers found what waid considers conclusive proof of the plane\u2019s identity . divers recovered a radio - operator\u2019s table that had been written on with wax pencil and preserved below the surface of the water . the writing included a skull and crossbones drawing and names of different crew members . most importantly it included the serial number : 44 - 62214 .\n1969 : s / n 410 , n7637l was the only lake built without landing gear \u2013 a straight seaplane . 0 - 360 ( 180hp ) , 40 gals fuel , 2400 lb . gross weight . 38\u2032 wingspan . $ 23 , 562 ( 1969 )\nnine u . s . army plane s of the 31st bombing squadron circle the lake at 10 : 30 a . m . \u201cthis is the largest mass flight over the crater in 6 years . \u201d the planes then head for medford and a week of bombing training .\nonly twice in the first decade since the airbus a380 entered service has the double - deck aircraft ended a year with its order backlog higher than that of the previous one . on both occasions middle eastern carrier emirates alone had spared the programme from recording a duck for the year . emirates ordered 32 a380s in mid - 2010 and just eight days before the end of 2013 signed for another 50 of the type .\nthe pilot of a navy crusader jet parachutes in the lake and is rescued from his small inflatable boat by ranger glen kaye . the jet , after completing a short circle of the rim , goes into a gentle downward glide and destroys itself near timber crater . the exploding jet starts a forest fire . the lake had been covered over by a heavy overcast , when , suddenly looking skyward , the members of ranger kaye\u2019s boat tour group witnessed the parachuting pilot burst through the clouds . being a navy plane , the pilot was well equipped for water landings . the pilot\u2019s wing buddy , buzzed the lake , shortly afterward , making sure that the rescue had been successful . the two crusaders had taken off minutes before from kingsley field in klamath falls , when one of the jet\u2019s fuel lines shook lose , spilling fuel and causing the flame out .\nplane wreckage and three skeletal remains are discovered by a hiker near huckleberry campground , one mile west of crater lake national park . the plane had disappeared on february 26 , 1975 , during a snow storm , with a klamath falls high school teacher and two of his students on board . august 7\nburt simmons , of 3209 monmoth , pleasonton , california , and former crew member , tells of the landing of sea plane s on crater lake as they practiced hiding from the japanese attack . the sea planes practiced landing on several cascade mountain lakes . the story was kept very quiet for security purposes .\nunfortunately , the club started to change dramatically . most notably was the website , where most of the information is now classified for members only , opening the membership up to all amphibian aircraft ( seabees , amphibious floatplanes , etc . ) and eliminating the printed and mailed newsletters . all this was done without consent of the members , many of whom do not frequent the forum often , if at all , leaving them at a loss for any club information .\nit was interesting to read that my current aircraft s / n 311 ( photo above ) gets a mention as the prototype buccaneer .\nthat was good to see ; i had understood that it was a buccaneer prototype , but was never sure . of all the 20 + lakes i have flown , it is one of the best and i still get a great thrill every time i fly it .\n- - kevin bowe flying boat endorsements , australia\na sail plane originating from seattle , attempting to set a world\u2019s distance record , narrowly escapes crashing into crater lake , and instead sets down 1 / 4 mile from the rim , near cloud cap . the plane was air - lifted out by helicopter to fort klamath several days later . the pilot had to be rescued by rangers on snowmobiles . the pilot\u2019s wife had been following the sailplane in a chase car out on highway 97 and contacted park officials after learning of her husband\u2019s location by radio . up drafts from mt . rainier had given the sailplane an exceptionally high starting elevation , but a down draft from crater lake brought the plane down .\nmeanwhile , new financing was found and in 1963 m . l . alson , of elkhart , indiana took over the sales of lake amphibians . alson was responsible for getting brantley helicopters off the ground ( pun intended ) . he was under contract to purchase each lake built by aerofab , inc . , a new company formed by lindblad at sanford , maine . this arrangement was to last for many years . it was not an easy job selling lakes . they were a well - built , nice flying , docile amphibian , but a wee bit on the slow side , and a wee bit lacking in useful load and all along , needed more horsepower .\ns / n 121 , n261b , lake prototype . converted from c - 2 . 4 - place amphibian configured as above . wingspan increased to 38\u2032 , nose lengthened to enclose nose gear when retracted . lycoming 0 - 360 a1a ( 180hp ) . gross weight increased to 2400 lbs . 40 gals fuel . 38\u2032 wingspan , length 24\u2032 11\u2033\njungle habitat was a warner brothers - owned theme park which operated from the summer of 1972 to october of 1976 . the 1000 acre theme park was ( and is ) located off airport road in west milford . the main entrance is situated adjacent to greenwood lake airport . by november 1972 , the park had 500 , 000 paid visitors .\nj . c . major , 1218 chateau drive , san jose , california , claims a grumman torpedo bomber tbm crashed into the lake when the plane \u2019s engine quite while over the water . the navy plane made a water landing and the pilot got out in a raft . since the park was closed during this period , rescue was difficult . december 3\nsubsequently , seigler\u2019s team spent more than a decade trying to raise money to attempt a salvage . finally , in 2005 , they hired gary larkins , with 68 salvages perhaps the world\u2019s most successful aircraft retriever ( see \u201cgary and the pirates , \u201d feb . / mar . 1997 ) . starting september 10 , larkins began directing a salvage attempt . a barge was positioned above the airplane , and eight divers in two - man teams dove into the lake several times daily to inspect , clear silt , and secure the airplane . they worked as long as 18 hours at a stretch . at times , visibility was limited to inches . larkins instructed the divers where and how to attach straps around the wings and spreader bars over the wings to distribute the weight for safe lifting . when all those were in place , the barge slowly raised the airplane and towed it to shore , just below the surface .\nthe legal tussle continues between manufacturer archedyne and armand rivard , despite a court judgement in june ordering rivard to pay $ 750 , 000 in damages and repay the $ 500 , 000 deposit which archedyne paid for its collapsed acquisition of lake . a dispute over the sale of the company last year resulted in archedyne filing court action against rivard on grounds of conspiracy to defraud (\nthe original club was formed in 1988 and has been administered until 2015 by two husband and wife teams , bill and louise goddard , and then marc and jill rodstein , who recently retired after 15 wonderful years of running a great club with many new ideas . when they retired they turned over the management of the club to another lake owner and club member of many years .\nan aerospatiale as 350 helicopter from seattle , ( heading for las vegas ) crashes and sinks in 1 , 500 feet of water between wizard island and the lodge . several dozen park visitors watched while the helicopter skimmed over the smooth surface of the lake and then suddenly plunged into the deep water . speculation is that the pilot , george w . causey , 52 , of enumclaw , wa , became confused by the near perfect reflection as he flew toward the lake reflection thinking it was the sky . there was no indication of engine problems . killed , along with the pilot . was passenger edward o . tulleners of west linn , on his 45th birthday . the helicopter was a seven passenger eurocopter , built by the world\u2019s largest manufacturer of civil helicopters . little was recovered except for some shreds of the rotors and a seat cushion . in june , 1996 , park superintendent al hendricks was quoted as saying , \u201cthe technology is there to proceed with recover . what we are struggling with is whether it\u2019s worth it . both families decided the bottom of crater lake would be a pretty good place ( for the crash victims ) to spend eternity . \u201d\namong the most important features of our new lake amphibian club , will be the yearly election of 6 officers for the purpose of administering the club\u2019s operation to prevent the above problem from happening again . we are in the process of registering the club with the irs as a not - for - profit organization , complete with bylaws in hope that the club will continue to exist for many years to come .\nin 1976 , frank lembo enterprises ( owners of grenwood lake airport in west milford , new jersey ) bought her for $ 45 , 000 for use as a restaurant & lounge project . the plane was serviced for her final flight and made the journey in 1977 , landing on gla ' s short , 2700 - foot runway . she was placed against the airport ' s main building and anchored in place .\nin 1970 alson introduced the 200 - horsepower , lake \u201cbuccaneer\u201d about the same time he moved the company to the houston , texas area . sales improved considerably because of the extra horsepower , gross weight , and performance , plus year - round flying capabilities . aftermarket turbochargers became available , also , along with much lighter avionics . \u201cal\u201d alson retired in 1979 after selling the company to armand rivard of laconia , new hampshire .\n1956 - 57 : 22 built \u2013 s / n 2 - 14 , 16 to 20 , 22 to 25 . lycoming 0 - 320 ( 150hp ) 2 - 3 place amphibian as above under tc1a13 . ( s / n 15 and 21 became c - 2 skimmers ) gross weight 2150 lbs . 700 lb useful load . 40 gals fuel . stc to add extended lake wingtips 1965 . $ 15 , 750 ( 1956 )\ntwo floating styrofoam docks are airlifted by helicopter from discovery point to cleetwood . the foam floats ended up bouncing so badly , the docks are unsafe to use . compounding the problem was the ripping off of huge hunks of styrofoam every time the docks struck a rock . ( styrofoam was seen floating in the lake for years . ) one dock was destroyed in a storm and other one served for a time as an unstable fueling dock .\na new , prefab boat house is flown by helicopter to wizard island , in 15 prebuilt sections , replacing the 1962 boathouse burned three weeks earlier . the boathouse was increased in size without first obtaining permission from the national park service . the helicopter also airlifted out an old lake launch , the \u201cmin\u201d , named after minnie price , wife of the lodge owner ( 1921 - 1954 ) . the min was trucked to klamath falls and given to a local troop of sea scouts .\ndan jackman ( 899 - 8719 of jacksonville ) reports that he while was stationed in klamath falls when a grumman torpedo plane tbf - vc 88 - 9 = 89 , was reported crashing into the lake . two planes were flying in formation near mt . scott , when one partner turned away and when he looked back , the other pilot was gone . the government kept the crash a secret because they did not want it to get out to the enemy . the pilot did not actually see the plane go into the lake . jackman reported that 2 or 3 planes crashed each week near the army air base in klamath falls . another plane story says that a snj trainer went down late fall of 1944 , while heading north and was never found . the pilot and turret gunner were lost . another time a plane\u2019s engine quite over the park and the plane was guided southeast until it crashed into either agency or klamath lakes . ( dick mccullock , 826 - 7237 and tony gallo 779 - 4611 )\nfor years lake pilots have said that the amphibian should have 250 horsepower . rivard , lindblad , paul furnee and others designed and introduced the \u201crenegade\u201d in 1984 , with substantial changes . namely , 4 or 6 places , an extended hull and a totally new tail design . performance increased considerably along with the load carrying ability , not to mention its ability to land and take off on much rougher water . a few years later the factory followed with a turbocharged 270 horsepower version which added high altitude use to its attributes .\nan aerospatiale super puma helicopter lowers a one - man submarine to the boat dock on wizard island . nps fish biologist , mark buktenica was quoted as saying , \u201c this is a fantastic opportunity . . . a once - in - a - lifetime chance . \u201d deep rover , weighing 7 , 200 pounds will spend the next three weeks exploring the depths of crater lake looking geothermal vents , among other things . the three week summer research project will cost $ 225 , 000 . the sub has a top speed of 1 . 5 knots . november 11\n1968 - 81 : s / n 311 , n1149l ( prototype ) converted to io - 360 a1b ( 200hp ) in 1968 . production began 1969 with s / n 431 although a few 180hp were built after . the lake buccaneer ( la - 4 - 200 ) was produced through 1981 to s / n 1073 . gross weight increase to 2600 lbs . useful 1135 lbs . 40 gals fuel plus 14 gals added to floats upped gross to 2690 . 38\u2032 wingspan . $ 32 , 950 ( 1970 ) $ 57 , 950 ( 1979 ) $ 82 , 920 ( 1981 )\nrivard had been a very successful dealer since 1973 . he closed the houston office and moved the operation to laconia and kissimmee , florida which was beginning to boom , due to the disney complex . sales became a little sluggish in the early 1980s and armand responded with a few changes to the buccaneer . namely , the introduction of the lake ep which included many improvements . the ep had an enclosed rear cowling with an extended propeller shaft and a balanced engine . a cargo door , wing fillets , plus fuel in the floats were now standard equipment , all of which improved performance .\nover the years the cost of a new skimmer or lake went from about $ 16 , 000 to over $ 500 , 000 for many reasons . sales of renegades have been very sparse in the last few years , the last one built under contract , in 2006 . armand sold the company in 2003 , only to regain it a year or two later , minus a rather large asset \u2014 the factory and hangar at sanford . many parts are still being supplied . to date there have been about 137 renegades produced , with a total of approximately 1050 skimmers and lakes built since 1956 .\ntwo 17 year old teenage boys from michigan are stranded on a cliff , 300 feet below garfield peak while attempting to climb down to the lake . attempts to rescue the boys from above fail because of the danger of knocking loose dangerous rocks . immediate rescue by helicopter was impossible because of the lack of light , but two sleeping bags are tossed to the two stranded hikers in order to make their night more comfortable on their seven foot long ledge . the two are airlifted off the next morning . the boys refuse to pay the rescue bill of several thousand dollars , but try to cash in on their experience when the wire services send their story out national wide . summer\nbraving the dangers of the high altitude and precipitous cliffs , the first air plane in history lands on the windblown waters of crater lake . the ship , a yellow winged amphibian with crimson fuselage , was piloted by clayton scott of seattle , and mechanic george dahlberg . the plan approached from over the annie spring checking station , circled gracefully around wizard island , and landed easily near the shore of the island , being tossed about by strong winds and waves . soon after it landed , the ship taxied toward the east shore and slowly raised from the water . the plane circled low over the information building while pilot scott tossed out pictures of the plane and of the passengers . the plane barely missed the tree tops .\nthis week ' s letters brought comments from readers about the trainer refurb market , old vs . new , updated proficiency rules and airline . . .\ni was flying southbound in the los angeles basin in mid - july 2017 when i heard a vfr pilot trying to get a shortcut through the los . . .\neven if no one died , mistakes of the past cling to the consciousness like a bad odor .\nron carlson did almost everything right but only luck transformed tragedy into an amazing aviation story .\nwomen in aviation international ( wai ) has announced that it is now accepting applications for scholarships to be awarded in 2019 . at . . .\natol avion lost its prototype atol 650 amphibious lsa to an accident during a test flight on tuesday . the two crew members on board were . . .\nthe basicmed checklist we\u0092ve been reviewing in the healthy pilot series ticks the usual boxes\u0097dizziness , sensitive gut , cancer , . . .\njust don ' t expect all of them to behave like the pipers and cessnas you ' re used to .\nwhen a former student dies in an accident , asking what - if is unavoidable .\ndaher ' s new tbm 930 is equipped with the garmin g3000 , the latest glass panel technology that also includes the most sophisticated . . .\na french helicopter pilot who was beaten and then forced at gunpoint to help pluck a convicted bank robber from a maximum security prison . . .\nif you ever owned an airplane , or even just flew one , you always remember the first . maybe it ' s best not to .\npratt & whitney ' s venerable pt - 6 turbine is one of the marvels of aviation . but like everything else in aviation , it requires overhaul . . . .\nblackhawk modifications has announced that its subsidiary , vector - hawk aerospace , will be offering the company ' s blackhawk xp67a engine + . . .\nthe faa\u0092s suspension of the pafi testing is not encouraging . and the entire process should be more transparent .\nlast year , levil aviation showed off its wing - mounted portable adahrs called the bom . it kinda looks like its namesake , too . in this . . .\nno amount of you tube video will prepare you when your breath is taken away by the sheer audacity of the collection at the u . s . air force . . .\nairbus says it will change the name of its newly acquired cseries airliner program and launch a major marketing push that will include . . .\nif you\u0092re old enough to have been around the block a few times , like me , you might not think too often about how different things . . .\nbefore there could be the lindy hop , there had to be the scintilla shuffle .\na historic world war ii c - 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{"id": 54558, "summary": [{"text": "laser diffraction analysis , also known as laser diffraction spectroscopy , is a technology that utilizes diffraction patterns of a laser beam passed through any object ranging from nanometers to millimeters in size to quickly measure geometrical dimensions of a particle .", "topic": 17}, {"text": "this process does not depend on volumetric flow rate , the amount of particles that passes through a surface over time . ", "topic": 17}], "title": "laser diffraction analysis", "paragraphs": ["ian treviranus , product line manager for horiba scientific ( urltoken ) , discusses fundamental principles and practical considerations of laser diffraction for particle size analysis .\nwithin our laser diffraction systems the primary physical diffraction set - up is realised deploying a parallel laser beam . this yields the purest optical alignment for analysis of extended special arrangements of particle collectives which allows for size characterization beyond limiting assumptions and constraint .\nkonert m , vandenberghe jef ( 1997 ) comparison of laser grain size analysis with pipette and sieve analysis : a solution for the underestimation of the clay fraction . sedimentology 44 : 523\u2013535 .\nlaser diffraction is so popularly and extensively used because it offers a number of advantages . these advantages include :\nlaser diffraction uses mie theory of light scattering to calculate the particle size distribution , assuming a volume equivalent sphere model .\nlaser diffraction is an important technique for measuring particle size . here we offer a range of facts about this technique :\nthe helium gas in the laser tube provides the pumping medium to attain the necessary population inversion for laser action .\neshel g , levy gj , mingelgrin u , singer mj ( 2004 ) critical evaluation of the use of laser diffraction for particle - size distribution analysis . soil sci soc am j 68 : 736\u2013743 .\npieri l , bittelli m , pisa pr ( 2006 ) laser diffraction , transmission electron microscopy and image analysis to evaluate a bimodal gaussian model for particle size distribution in soils . geoderma . 135 : 118\u2013132 .\na sophisticated method for determining particle size , laser diffraction is widely used and offers distinct advantages that are beneficial for many industries .\n. today , laser diffraction analyzers go beyond simple diffraction effects . general approaches are now based on the mie theory and the measurement of scattering intensity over a wide scattering angular range is employed . additionally , non - laser light sources are often used to complement the main laser source to gain additional characteristic information about submicron - size particles .\ndiffraction is also known as\nedge diffraction\nas that is where it occurs . refraction occurs as light changes angle traveling throught the particle .\n. . . two types of international standard methods for laser diffraction have established in dry and wet forms ( iso 13320 - 1 , 1999 ) . a manufacturer of laser diffraction also recommends users select the appropriate dispersion method between dry and wet dispersion analysis ( kippax , 2005 ) . one of the key points for laser diffraction particle sizing is that it is important to present well dispersed particles , which should be introduced to the sample cell at a suitable concentration with minimal sample bias . . . .\nisotope analysis can help you identify important relationships between hydrocarbons and their sources . we offer high - precision isotopic analysis of oils , gases , kerogens , waters , and a variety of other liquids .\nmiller ba , schaetzl rj ( 2012 ) precision of soil particle size analysis using laser diffractometry . soil science society of america journal . 76 ( 5 ) : 1719\u20131727 .\nby laser diffraction analysis it is possible to measure particles sizes between 0 . 02 and 2000 \u00b5m . the sample is dispersed in either air or a suitable liquid media . the laser passes through the dispersion media and is diffracted by the particles . the diffraction light pattern ( he - ne laser ) is dependent on the particle size . the laser diffraction pattern is measured and correlated to the particle size distribution based on fraunhofer or mie theory . the use of mie theory presupposes knowledge of the light refractive index of the particles and the dispersion media and the imaginary part of the refractive index of the particles . particle analytical can determine these refractive index parameters .\nunderstanding the basic principles of laser diffraction is essential for successful method development . laser diffraction is an ensemble particle - sizing technique , which means it provides a result for the whole sample , rather than building up distributions from data for individual particles , in the way that , for example , image analysis or microscopy does . particles illuminated in a collimated laser - beam scatter light over a range of angles . large particles generate a high scattering intensity at relatively narrow angles to the incident beam , while smaller particles produce a lower intensity signal but at much wider angles . using an array of detectors , laser - diffraction analyzers record the pattern of scattered light produced by the sample .\nlaser diffraction is a widely used particle sizing technique for materials ranging from hundreds of nanometers up to several millimeters in size . the main reasons for its success are :\nfind the best system configuration for particle size distribution and particle shape analysis according to your laboratory or process application .\ngee gw , bauder jw ( 1979 ) particle - size analysis by hydrometer - simplified method for routine textural analysis and a sensitivity test of measurement parameters . soil sci soc am j . 43 ( 5 ) : 1004\u20131007 .\nmethod development involves addressing the wider set of practical issues that flow from this underlying explanation of the basic principles of operation . united states pharmacopeia ( usp ) general chapter < 429 > states that laser diffraction involves the measurement of\na representative sample , dispersed at an adequate concentration in a suitable liquid or gas\n( 2 ) . this statement neatly highlights three crucial aspects of laser - diffraction analysis : sampling , dispersion , and measurement conditions .\nlaser diffraction is used for determination of particle size distribution . determination of particle size distribution and understanding how it affects your products and processes can be critical to the success of drug development , as it has large impact on reactivity , dissolution rate , flowability etc . the particle size distribution measured by laser diffraction can further be used for :\nwang wp , liu jl , zhang jb , li xp , cheng yn , xin ww , et al . ( 2013 ) evaluation of laser diffraction analysis of particle size distribution of typical soils in china and comparison with the sieve - pipette method . soil sci 178 : 194\u2013204 .\nsample measured \u2013 this technique allows for the whole of the sample to be measured . as the sample passes through the laser beam , diffraction is measured for all particles .\nryzak m , bieganowski a ( 2011 ) methodological aspects of determining soil particle - size distribution using the laser diffraction method . j plant nutr soil sci . 174 : 624\u2013633 .\nthe carbon dioxide laser finds many applications in industry , particularly for welding and cutting .\nour express lab services provide rapid processing of cuttings samples for source - rock analysis ( sra ) , x - ray diffraction ( xrd ) , and x - ray fluorescence ( xrf ) to quantify key formation characteristics .\nwas larger when many bins had small differences , as in the ldm analysis which provided a psd with 117 bins . the\narticles have been published that purport to demonstrate the difficulties and problems of laser diffraction without any mention that these apparent issues are inherent in all particle sizing techniques . further , no reference has been made to the advantages that laser diffraction offers in terms of repeatability , ease of verification and speed of measurement . this article sets out to redress . . . [ show full abstract ]\nthe proven helos laser diffraction series offers a powerful technology for particle size analysis of powders , granules , suspensions , emulsions , sprays and other particulate systems from below 0 . 1 \u00b5m to 8 , 750 \u00b5m . a great variety of dispersing and dosing units provides a flexible adaptation to myriads of industrial and research applications .\nthe method is founded on the fact that the angle of diffraction is inversely proportional to particle size .\nthe most common and inexpensive gas laser , the helium - neon laser is usually constructed to operate in the red at 632 . 8 nm . it can also be constructed to produce laser action in the green at 543 . 5 nm and in the infrared at 1523 nm .\ngee gw , bauder jw ( 1986 ) particle - size analysis . in : klute a . ( ed . ) methods of soil analysis , part 1 . 2nd edn . agron . monogr . 9 . asa and sssa , madison , wi , pp 383\u2013411 .\nthe la - 300 uses mie scattering ( laser diffraction ) to measure particle size of suspensions . the speed and ease - of - use of this technique makes it the most popular for many applications .\nthe la - 960 particle size analyzer represents the tenth generation laser diffraction instrument designed by horiba . hundreds of refinements to the basic design have been included to improve performance and usability . these refinements include :\nbah ar , kravchuk o , kirchhof g ( 2009 ) fitting performance of particle - size distribution models on data derived by conventional and laser diffraction techniques . soil sci soc am j 73 : 1101\u20131107 .\nlaser diffraction measurements capture information about particle size distribution by measuring scattering intensity as a function of the scattering angle , wavelength and polarization of light based on applicable scattering models . this is an absolute method that doesn\u2019t require calibration . laser diffraction offers a number of advantages , including ease - of - use , fast operation , high reproducibility and broad dynamic size range\u2014spanning almost five orders of magnitude , from nanometers to millimeters .\nat the very heart of the laser diffraction technique is the relationship between light and surfaces ( which can be freely interchanged with\nparticle\nfor our purposes ) . when light strikes a surface it is either\nour full range of sampling and analysis services can help you address your challenges in conventional , unconventional , deepwater , and other types of plays .\n. . . traditionally , and quite commonly still today , the determination of the product quality is carried out by off - line measurement after the process . various techniques , such as sieve analysis ( 26 ) , laser diffraction ( 27 , 28 ) , and image analysis ( 29 ) ( 30 ) ( 31 ) , are available for off - line particle size distribution measurement . recently , also spatial filtering technique ( sft ) has been utilized for particle size determination ( 32 ) . . . .\n. . . if these properties were less easy to determine , it is unlikely that laser diffraction would ever have achieved such widespread application in the pharmaceutical industry , and the incorrect selection of optical properties is largely inexcusable . it should , however , be noted that the use of incorrect optical properties could never account for some of the large differences reported between laser diffraction and other techniques ( as much as two to three orders of magnitude in some cases [ 2 ] ) . the errors observed are much more likely to be a result of poor sample preparation or the incorrect selection of the range lens within the laser - diffraction system . . . .\nthe la - 960 uses mie scattering ( laser diffraction ) to measure particle size of suspensions or dry powders . the speed and ease - of - use of this technique makes it the popular choice for most applications .\ndry powders \u2013 even dry powders can be measured through the technique of laser diffraction . although this may result in a poorer level of dispersion than if a liquid dispersing medium was used , it is an advance that dry powders can be directly measured . in combination with a suspension analysis , it can support the assessment of the amount of agglomerated material in a dry state .\nover the past two decades , laser diffraction has replaced conventional methods , such as sieving and sedimentation to size particles smaller than a few millimeters , and has replaced optical and electron microscopy for larger particles ( > 50 \u00b5m ) .\nwe develop , manufacture , sell and support an innovative range of best instruments for particle size and shape analysis in laboratory and process applications for customers worldwide .\nthe proven helos series \u2013 with its classical laser diffraction set - up deploying a parallel beam \u2013 offers a powerful technology for particle size analysis of powders , granules , suspensions , emulsions , sprays and numerous other disperse systems from below 0 . 1 \u00b5m to 8 , 750 \u00b5m . a great variety of dispersing and dosing units provides a flexible adaptation to myriads of industrial and research applications .\n] is widely used in studies involving forecasting of biotic populations and system reliability analysis . when used to depict soil psd , the model is modified as follows :\ns\u0142awinski c , walczak tr , skierucha w ( 2006 ) error analysis of water conductivity coefficient measurement by instantaneous profiles method . int agrophys . 20 : 55\u201361 .\nas a technique of particle size analysis , laser diffraction is widely used and has many advantages . it offers a high level of precision , a fast speed of response , high potential for the repetition of results and a wide measurable particle diameter range . particle size analysers offer a sophisticated way of measuring particle size and enable incredible insight and understanding of the particles that make up materials used in a range of industries .\nthe instrument consists of a laser ( as a source of coherent intense light that has a fixed wavelength ) , a detector ( typically an array of photo sensitive silicon diodes ) and a means of passing the sample through a laser beam .\nlaser diffraction measures particle size distributions by measuring the angular variation in intensity of light scattered as a laser beam passes through a dispersed particulate sample . large particles scatter light at small angles relative to the laser beam and small particles scatter light at large angles , as illustrated below . the angular scattering intensity data is then analyzed to calculate the size of the particles responsible for creating the scattering pattern , using the mie theory of light scattering . the particle size is reported as a volume equivalent sphere diameter .\nflexibility \u2013 laser diffraction offers new possibilities for measuring materials . it is even possible to measure the paint that is sprayed from a nozzle in a paint booth . the pharmaceutical and agricultural industries are two of the many industries that have benefited greatly from such advances .\ncitation : weipeng w , jianli l , bingzi z , jiabao z , xiaopeng l , yifan y ( 2015 ) critical evaluation of particle size distribution models using soil data obtained with a laser diffraction method . plos one 10 ( 4 ) : e0125048 . urltoken\nthe carbon dioxide gas laser is capable of continuous output powers above 10 kilowatts . it is also capable of extremely high power pulse operation . it exhibits laser action at several infrared frequencies but none in the visible . operating in a manner similar to the helium - neon laser , it employs an electric discharge for pumping , using a percentage of nitrogen gas as a pumping gas .\nour global network of industry - leading laboratories is staffed with knowledgeable engineering and geoscience professionals to provide a comprehensive evaluation of your reservoir rock and fluids . services include routine and special core analysis ; geochemical analysis of rock and fluid samples ; geomechanics studies ; and evaluations to support the development of any asset , from conventional to unconventional , heavy oil , and deepwater resources .\nit is well known that laser diffraction systems provide rapid , accurate , and precise measurement of particle size distributions for a wide range of applications . however , optimum results depend on the development of sops that take into account the method of sample collection and dispersion within the instrument .\nthe microtrac s3500 is the first particle size analyzer that uses three precisely placed red laser diodes to accurately characterize particles like never before . the patented tri - laser system provides accurate , reliable and repeatable particle size analysis for a diverse range of applications by utilizing the proven theory of mie compensation for spherical particles and the proprietary principle of modified mie calculations for non - spherical particles . the s3500 measures particle size from 0 . 02 to 2800 microns .\nweatherford laboratories has the experience and technology to help you evaluate your sidewall cores and whole cores . our routine core analysis services include porosity , permeability , and grain density , and more .\nrodos is the original by the inventor of dry dispersion . with this breakthrough innovation , sympatec has opened up dry applications to particle measurement technology \u2013 as early as 1982 . since then , it has been possible to dry measure powders , fibres and granules appropriate to the product , with both laser diffraction and dynamic image analysis . no other method of dispersing is anywhere near as powerful or achieves such an efficient as well as gentle dispersion from the submicron to millimetre range .\nmeasurement quality is all about the analyzer itself : quality of components , engineering refinement , and a fundamental design which reflects basic principles . the core technologies are all mature , but as with many things higher quality leads to superior performance . a typical laser diffraction optical system will include :\nbuurman p , pape t , reijneveld ja , de jong f , van gelder e ( 2001 ) laser - diffraction and pipette - method grain sizing of dutch sediments : correlations for fine fractions of marine , fluvial , and loess samples . neth j geosci . 80 : 49\u201357 .\nthe co 2 laser is the most efficient laser , capable of operating at more than 30 % efficiency . that ' s a lot more efficient than an ordinary incandescent light bulb at producing visible light ( about 90 % of the output of a lightbulb filament is invisible ) .\nso how does laser diffraction work ? at its very most basic , laser diffraction is about the relationship between particle size and the angle and intensity of scattered light . light scatters more intensely and at smaller angles off of large particles than small particles . every analyzer , from the very first commercial prototype to the state of the art la - 960 utilizes this principle . in fact , the analyzer itself does not measure particle size - - it measures the angle and intensity of light scattered from the particles in your sample . that information is then passed to an algorithm designed to use mie scattering theory which transforms the scattered light data into particle size information .\nconceived and designed the experiments : ljl wwp . performed the experiments : wwp . analyzed the data : wwp yyf lxp . contributed reagents / materials / analysis tools : ljl zbz zjb . wrote the paper : wwp ljl .\nmytos integrates the core particle size technologies of helos laser diffraction and rodos dry dispersion in a single robust body : a process - proven laser diffraction sensor for dry powders ranging from 0 . 25 \u03bcm to 3 , 500 \u03bcm . in combination with the sampling system twister a complete in - line integration into the processing pipe is realised . alternatively , mytos may be operated on - line either with twister , mixer , l - probes or existing sampling solutions . integrated at - line operation in automated lab environments is succeeded with vibratory feeder vibri . mytis is first choice for granules or fragile particles for a size range from 0 . 5 to 3 , 500 \u03bcm .\narriaga fj , lowery b , mays md ( 2006 ) a fast method for determining soil particle size distribution using a laser instrument . soil sci 171 : 663\u2013674 .\nlight scattering has long been used to investigate the size of various objects . gustav mie ( he of the mie scattering theory ) studied gold nanoparticles like those in the image below as part of his doctoral thesis . previously confined to custom - built setups in labs , several innovations took laser diffraction from the darkroom to research labs and production floors across the world .\nboth the hardware and software required to make a particle size measurement have gone through many revisions in order to improve accuracy , precision , reliability , and ease of use . the la - 960 represents the tenth generation of horiba laser diffraction analyzers ; each different and better than the last . read on to discover what important factors go into making this measurement routine and trustworthy .\nthe laser diffraction instrument applied by particle analytical ( malvern mastersizer 2000 and 3000 ) has a flow - through cell for dispersion of particles in liquid media or a dry dispenser for dispersion of particles in air . wet dispersion presupposes that the particles are insoluble in the liquid . therefore method development is required . we typically offer either a simple non - gmp suitability screening or a full length gmp method development .\nfor particles smaller than 20 microns refracted light becomes increasingly important to calculate an accurate particle size . the scattered light is at relatively low intensity and wide angle for these smaller particles . the use of a refractive index and the mie scattering theory directly affects accuracy in this size range . all horiba laser diffraction analyzers use the mie scattering solution by default and allow the user to input custom refractive index values .\nthe argon ion laser can be operated as a continuous gas laser at about 25 different wavelengths in the visible between 408 . 9 and 686 . 1nm , but is best known for its most efficient transitions in the green at 488 nm and 514 . 5 nm . operating at much higher powers than the helium - neon gas laser , it is not uncommon to achieve 30 to 100 watts of continuous power using several transitions . this output is produced in a hot plasma and takes extremely high power , typically 9 to 12 kw , so these are large and expensive devices .\nfor particles larger than a certain size the vast majority of light is scattered by diffraction . the scattered light is at relatively high intensity and low angle for these larger particles . the\ncertain size\nis determined as a multiple of the wavelength of light used for the measurement and typically approximated at 20 microns . particles larger than this size communicate useful size information through diffraction and not refraction . this means the measurement will not benefit from the use of a refractive index to accurately interpret refracted light .\nfunding : this study was funded by the national basic research program of china ( 973 program no . 2011cb100506 ) \u2014ljl ; national natural science foundation of china ( contract no . 41171179 ) \u2014ljl . the funders had no role in study design , data collection and analysis , decision to publish , or preparation of the manuscript .\na simplified layout of the la - 960 optical bench . 1 : red wavelength laser diode for larger particles , 2 : blue led for smaller particles , 3 : low angle detectors for larger particles , 4 : side and back angle detector arrays and smaller particles .\nsome industrial particles are non - spherical , but the scattering effects from the corners and edges of these particles are smoothed out due to the tumbling and rotational motion of sample circulation during measurement . this allows for the application of either the mie or fraunhofer theory to systems with one parameter : diameter . this method yields only apparent values , and it\u2019s important to realize the\nsize\nobtained from most particle sizing technologies ( laser diffraction included ) may differ from the real dimension . to date , spherical modeling is the only feasible choice for commercial instruments designed for sizing a wide range of samples , regardless of real particle shape .\nin previous work , the relative performance of various methods used to characterize the particle size distribution of powders composed of fine irregularly shaped particles was assessed . it was found that methods employing fraunhofer diffraction theory were inferior with respect to particle counting methods . furthermore , calculated particle size distributions varied considerably between . . . [ show full abstract ]\nhelium - neon lasers are common in the introductory physics laboratories , but they can still be dangerous ! according to garmire , an unfocused 1 - mw hene laser has a brightness equal to sunshine on a clear day ( 0 . 1 watt / cm 2 ) and is just as dangerous to stare at directly .\nmodeling the size distribution of soil particles to obtain a continuous particle size distribution ( psd ) curves is useful for understanding essential soil properties such as pore distribution , water retention , hydraulic conductivity , and thermal and adsorption properties [ 1 \u2013 4 ] . however , conventional psd analysis captures only a limited number of particle mass fractions . therefore , to be able to use these discrete experimental psd data to estimate other soil properties , many researchers have used parametric functions to extend the limited scope of psd data .\nin this article , deborah huck , phd , product technical specialist , morphological imaging systems ; paul kippax , phd , product group manager , micrometrics ; anne virden , phd , product technical specialist , diffraction , all of malvern instruments , and janne raula , phd , senior research associate ; and professor esko kauppinen , phd , teicos pharma , inc ( espoo , finland ) , explore the value and . . . [ show full abstract ]\nin the present study , ph was used to identify outliers . when a set of subsample pairs had a cbd exceeding 1 sd plus the mean cbd of all samples , the precision or repeatability of the psd results were considered insufficient for this type of analysis . in these cases , additional subsamples were measured using the same procedure as for the previous subsamples until every sample had a pair of subsamples with a cbd less than the ph , which meant that some samples had to undergo more than two analyses to obtain an eligible cbd . the samples chosen for additional measurements were only those that continued to have a cbd greater than ph . for those samples which had been measured several times , the mean of the two subsample values with the least cbd was used to represent the psd for each sample .\nparticle size distribution is a fundamental property of any sediment or soil , and particle size determination can provide important clues to sediment provenance . for forensic work , the particle size distribution of sometimes very small samples requires precise determination using a rapid and reliable method with a high resolution . a protocol has been developed using a coulter\u2122 ls230 laser granulometer , which can analyse particles in the size range 0 . 04 \u03bcm\u20132000\u03bcm . the technique is essentially non - destructive , permitting the recovery of critical samples , and has been demonstrated to have high precision for a range of soils , sediments and powders of interest in forensic investigations .\nfew comparisons have been performed of the fitting performance of psd functions based on ldm data sets . furthermore , the effect of texture on psd model performance has not been fully investigated . therefore , the objectives of this study were to ( 1 ) use a variety of models with different underlying assumptions to test the fit of varying psd functions to laser - derived psd of soils from across china , and ( 2 ) to determine whether soil texture significantly affects model performance . three statistical indices were used to define the best models : the adjusted root - mean - square error ( rmse ) , the adjusted r 2 , and akaike\u2019s information criterion ( aic ) .\naic analysis of models for soils of different clay , silt , and sand contents revealed that the performance of a psd model can be affected by soil texture . results indicated that fred3 , mlog3 , and four lognormal models ( logn2 onlg3 , orlg3 , and shca3 ) performed consistently well for all kinds of soil texture in this study ( fig 8 ) . the fred4 model had the best fit overall , accounting for most of the smallest aic values for all soils with different textures , except for sand and loamy sand soils . other studies have previously established that fred4 is highly suitable for modeling all soil texture classes [ 26 , 8 , 9 ] . the difference in the present results with fred4 , i . e . , the finding that it did not perform well for all soil classes , was probably related to the fact that the ldm underestimated the clay fraction . ande4 performed well for loam and sandy loam soils . jaky1 , logl2 , the two logistic models ( logi2 and logi3 ) , and the three van genuchten models ( vanh2 , vanz2 , and vanz3 ) showed poorer performance for most texture classes . gomp4 also performed poorly for most soil types ; however , for sand and loamy sand , it achieved the second most suitable fit with the psd data , after shca3 . logi4 seemed to be more appropriate for silty loam , clay , clay loam , loam , and silty clay loam . the performance of vang4 was only relatively better in silty loam , clay , clay loam , sand , and sandy loam soils .\ndispersion describes the behaviour of clay particles separating from one other in a moist soil . dispersion can cause soil aggregates to breakdown and the dispersed clay to clog soil pores . structural decline and\nclays particles are small in size ( less than 0 . 002 mm ) but have a very large surface area . the surface area of all clays is negatively charged . this is because of the complex arrangement of elements ( e . g . aluminium , oxygen , silicon ) that make up the clay structure . positive ions ( cations such as calcium , ca\n) present in the soil are electrostatically attracted to the negative clay surface and neutralise the charge in the clay . as all the negative charges on the clay are neutralised , a layer of positive charge surrounds the clay particle . this layer of positive charge is also known as a ' shell ' .\ncations floating around in the soil solution as salts , also affect the width of the shell . cations ' attached ' to the clay particle diffuse away from the surface of the clay until the concentration of cations is equal to the concentration of cations in the soil solution . thus , the saltier the soil solution , the thinner the layer of positive charge surrounding the clay particle .\nlike charges repel one another , however , this can be overcome by close distance nuclear attraction , called van der waal ' s forces . if the shell is thick , the clay particles are going to have trouble coming close enough together for the van der waals ' forces to act and for the particles to flocculate . they will tend to remain as separate ( colloidal ) entities \u2013 and the clay will be dispersed .\nif the shell is thin , the particles can come close together for attractive van der waal ' s forces to take hold and for the clay particles to flocculate .\nare typically highly dispersive for the reasons outline above . sodic soils have a high concentration of exchangeable na\n, creating a thick layer of positive charge that may prevent clay particles from flocculating .\nthe cations \u2018attached\u2019 to the clay particle are exchangeable with other cations in the soil solution . which cations \u2018attach\u2019 to the clay depends on the concentration and physical size of the cations .\nthe following two videos illustrate dispersion when susceptible soil aggregates are immersed in water .\nthe video shows two aggregates of soil immersed in water . both aggregates slake on immersion . however , as time progresses the right hand aggregate disperses completely and all that remains at the 30 minute mark are a few sand grains and a cloud of clay .\nthe video shows an aggregate of soil resisting slaking ( although there is some release of air bubbles ) and undergoing visual clay dispersion within 30 seconds of immersion .\ndispersive clays are relatively mobile within a soil . as they move they tend to clog soil pores and form layers of low permeability . surface sealing , restricted water transport and drainage , reduced macro - porosity , increased swelling , and increased soil erosion are likely outcomes .\nflocculated clays tend to be stable and hence result in a relatively resilient soil structure . floccualated clays encourage soils to aggregate , and soils with stable aggregates allow water infiltration and drainage , provide pore spaces for air and water storage , provide housing for soil biology , and are more resistant to erosion .\n. if your soil is sodic , soil testing to find out the concentration of exchangeable and soluble salts in your soil is needed . these numbers will provide you with the information to calculate whether treating the soil with gypsum is practical and cost effective for you .\ncontent of your soils will also significantly improve the stability of your soil and its ability to resist dispersion when the soil is moist .\nlastly , protecting the surface of your soil by maintaining ground cover will decrease the impact of raindrops and other mechanical disturbances on your soil that breakdown the soil and cause dispersion .\nto assess your soil to see if it will disperse , there is a relatively quick and simply test that you can do yourself at home .\npractical note : aggregate stability well aggregated soil is important . it has pores between aggregates and within the aggregate . large pores allow for the exchange of oxygen and other gases with the atmosphere , while small pores hold plant available water and dissolved nutrients .\n. if your soil is sodic , soil testing to find out the concentration of exchangeable and soluble salts in your soil is needed . these numbers will provide you with the information to calculate whether treating the soil with gypsum is practicable and cost effective for you .\nthis work , victorian resources online , is licensed under a creative commons attribution 4 . 0 licence . you are free to re - use the work under that licence , on the condition that you credit the state of victoria ( agriculture victoria ) as author , indicate if changes were made and comply with the other licence terms .\nthe licence does not apply to \u2018branding\u2019 or some \u2018images or photographs\u2019 that may be owned by third parties . we ask you to seek prior approval to use images using the vro feedback form . access to higher quality images can also be provided on request .\nmie theory requires knowledge of the optical properties ( refractive index and imaginary component ) of both the sample being measured , along with the refractive index of the dispersant . usually the optical properties of the dispersant are relatively easy to find from published data , and many modern instruments will have in - built databases that include common dispersants . for samples where the optical properties are not known , the user can either measure them or estimate them using an iterative approach based upon the goodness of fit between the modeled data and the actual data collected for the sample .\na simplified approach is to use the fraunhofer approximation , which does not require knowledge of the optical properties of the sample . this can provide accurate results for large particles . however it should be used with caution whenever working with samples which might have particles below 50\u00b5m or where the particles are relatively 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{"id": 54563, "summary": [{"text": "home & colonial stores was once one of the united kingdom 's largest retail chains .", "topic": 7}, {"text": "its formation of a vast chain of retail stores in the late 1920s is seen as the first step in the development of a uk food retail market dominated by a small number of food multiples . ", "topic": 7}], "title": "home and colonial stores", "paragraphs": ["shopping at the home and colonial stores . \u2018brand image\u2019 is nothing new . | castle drogo blog\nthis entry was posted in home & colonial stores , provisions shops . bookmark the permalink .\nreblogged this on castle drogo blog and commented : thank you for this blog about the home and colonial stores .\nwelcome to delving deep . in this edition we are going to take a look at the home and colonial stores .\nat castle drogo today the importance of the home and colonial stores is remembered as a key part of the history of drogo itself .\n86 high street , sheerness . probably home & colonial . photographed june 2016 .\n1885 the shops mainly sold tea and by 1885 they were trading as the home and colonial tea association .\n1924 home and colonial bought the share capital of maypole dairies of wolverhampton from the watson family .\nhome and colonial stores was one of the uk ' s largest retail chains , a forerunner of the small number of food multiples that now dominate uk food retailing .\nmy grandfather used to be a grocer at the home & colonial stores in new malden and east molesey in surrey . it ' s great to see that old sign\nwhatever happened to v . g . sttores and wavy line stores ? ? and liptons too ?\n1912 home and colonial paid a similar dividend as in the previous year . the number of stores continued to increase . the stores were typically located close to those of its larger rival , lipton ' s stores . one of the factors in their success was said to be the payment of the managers partly by the results achieved [ 1 ]\n1929 home & colonial formed a subsidiary , allied suppliers , to act as a buyer on behalf of the whole group . [ 2 ] it acquired the tea blending and packing interests of home and colonial stores , lipton , maypole dairy co , meadow dairy co and pearks dairies and would carry on business as warehousemen and provision merchants [ 3 ]\nin 1888 the home and colonial trading association was transformed into the home and colonial stores limited , with an issued capital of \u00a3197 , 000 instead of \u00a32 , 700 previously . with william slaughter appointed as chairman of the new company , drew and musker retired . when they sold their shares in 1919 , they pocketed a colossal \u00a31 million !\nas employers , home and colonial stores were second to none . they paid meticulous attention to staff training both at managerial and floor level . witness to this is the existence of a large training college in wood green , london .\nin the early 1900 ' s in the uk there was a store called home and colonial . what happened to them ? were they taken over by another company , if so who ? also , what happened to international stores ?\nit is a story of major victorian and edwardian entrepreneurship and success . in 1883 julius drewe set up the company in partnership with john musker \u2013 the business consisted of a single grocery shop on the edgware road in london \u2013 the shop mainly specialised in tea and traded initially as the home and colonial tea association . shops were opened in islington , leeds and birmingham . the company then rapidly began to expand \u2013 by 1900 there were over 100 stores and by 1903 there were over 500 \u2013 it was now known as home and colonial stores ltd .\nthere seems to be some difference on the web as to whether the wood green college was run by h & c stores or the home & colonial society . do you have any info as to which is correct ?\nwork on a shopfront in lewisham way has revealed this sign for the home and colonial stores . it must predate 1961 , when the company changed its name to allied suppliers , although we could have guessed that from the style of the sign .\nshopping is so convenient . they have everything i need right here on main street in concord . thank you colonial stores for making holiday shopping a breeze .\nbetween the two world wars , home & colonial stores expanded by purchasing three of its main competitors \u2013 the struggling maypole dairy co . in 1924 , the more prosperous meadow dairy co . in 1929 and the thriving lipton\u2019s in 1931 . it was already associated with lipton\u2019s through allied suppliers , a buying group formed in 1929 . in 1960 the holding company , home and colonial stores co . ltd . , changed its name to allied suppliers ltd , but the subsidiary retail chains ( including lipton\u2019s and maypole as well as home & colonial ) retained their original names . allied suppliers was bought out by sir james goldsmith\u2019s cavenham foods in 1972 . within three years the home & colonial shops \u2013 which had been depleted in the course of the 1960s \u2013 had been sold or rebranded .\nbetween 1924 and 1931 , several store chains , including liptons , merged with home & colonial to form a company with over 3 , 000 branches .\na home & colonial shopfront has been uncovered on lewisham way - i ' ve blogged about it with a link to this post .\narticles , interactive activities , booktalks , and more to help students understand colonial life and times .\nyour right william , they wouldn ' t recognise the word ' home ' .\n1979 the business purchased the south east - based supermarket chain cater brothers from debenhams and converted the stores into their prestos brand .\nmelia ' s grocers and tea dealers , another popular grocery chain at the time , was forced to amalgamate with the home and colonial company due to competition from larger national supermarkets .\neven though the company was still one of britain\u2019s largest in the 1950s and 1960s , it slowly began to decline because of growing competition from supermarkets . in 1961 the company dropped the name home and colonial stores , rebranding itself as allied suppliers . in 1972 it was taken over by cavenham foods .\non top of this the margarine bubble was deflating by the 1920s when it became cheaper to import foreign margarine than to make it . investments by maypole in groundnut oil from africa had turned sour and profits were falling . by 1924 maypole gave in and ownership of the share capital moved from the watson family to home and colonial stores .\nthe general format of home & colonial shopfronts was established in 1888 . it was probably devised by robert willey ( 1835 - 1918 ) who \u2013 as zachary osborne recently discovered whilst researching home & colonial for an academic thesis \u2013 was retained as the company\u2019s architect . willey had a private practice and was also surveyor to the hand - in - hand insurance co . ( later commercial union ) , whose address he shared . the shopfront designed by willey for home & colonial had great longevity , enduring into the mid - 20 th century . as well as the bottle - glass transom lights and gilded lettering mentioned above , these shopfronts featured brass sills ( stall plates ) engraved with the legend \u2018home and colonial tea stores\u2019 . beneath this , the stall risers were clad in ox - blood tiles . windows generally held fixed glazing rather than sashes , befitting home & colonial\u2019s emphasis on groceries rather than provisions . to the sides , the pilasters were extremely narrow .\nthis store is my little secret . i almost don ' t want anyone else to know about this jewel in the heart of concord . buying something at colonial stores brightens my day .\nwhen drewe and musker opened their first shop on the edgeware road they established a layout and design - or \u2018brand image\u2019 - that would identify home and colonial shops wherever they appeared . here the marketing instincts of musker no doubt played a significant part since he knew the importance of making the shops \u2018stand out\u2019 in a high street full of shops with similar frontages . as a result home and colonial stores appeared in prominent positions in the high street and were usually large , glass fronted places with the company name prominently displayed above in large gold letters on a black background .\nhello , we\u2019ve actually been doing some more research into this and have dscovered that wood green was purchased by the home and colonial school society . in the early part of the nineteenth century there stood on the site a large house called lordship lodge , this was pulled down in 1856 , and the site was bought on behalf of the royal masonic institution for boys . the school thrived here , but by 1898 it had it outgrown its home and moved to bushey , and the building was taken over by the home and colonial school society as a training college for ladies .\nlife in colonial america centered around the family . most people worked , played , learned , and worshiped at home . a large family was necessary in colonial days to get all the work done . the father was considered the head of the household . he made all of the decisions concerning their families and earned money through farming and jobs outside the home . women worked in the home , raising the children , preparing the meals , sewing clothes , preserving food for the winter , scrubbing laundry , fetching water , and stoking fires .\nand ham . the first store was in edgware road , london but they expanded throughout the country , with 500 stores at the turn of the century . a merger with liptons and others in 1924 brought together over 3 , 000 shops although they kept their different names . chain stores competing on price long pre - dated the supermarkets !\narchitects began to yield to colonial revival influences in the 1870s , designing colonial - style homes for pocketbooks large and small . the plain rectangular shape and uncomplicated gable or hipped roof were easy to build ; wood was cheap and plentiful .\nthis branch and the original one in queen street seem to b the only two branches maypole ever had in their home town , wolverhampton .\ncolonial india in children ' s literature and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle . learn more\nthere was one [ smaller shop ] ' home and colonial ' where we ' d get nice rashers of bacon . they served you from behind the counter wearing white overalls and a hat because of the food . they didn ' t wear gloves but wou\nin 1883 julius drewe and his partner john musker opened their first home and colonial store , and within 12 years there were 107 stores all over the country . so successful was julius that he was able to retire aged only 33 . when he sold his remaining shares in 1919 , they realised \u00a31 million ! john musker also became a country gentleman , becoming a breeder of fine english racehorses with a superb mansion at shadwell park in norfolk .\nin order to finance the development of a national chain of \u2018stores\u2019 and \u2018tea shops\u2019 , home & colonial stores was incorporated in march 1888 . the company was steered by william capel slaughter ( of the city solicitors slaughter & may , married into the drew family ) , who served as chairman until his death in 1917 . expansion was astonishingly rapid . by the end of 1889 there were 53 branches . in the following year new headquarters were taken on paul street , finsbury , london . there were 237 branches ( all leasehold ) in 1895 , 320 in 1897 and 500 in 1903 .\nwhen one looks thoughtfully at the colonial style of architecture as shown in the washington , his thoughts go back to the days when love of home and family were the most sacred emotions in the hearts of men . there are yet many with a steadfastness of purpose who inwardly long for the colonial days , and to such the washington will be an inspiration .\na battle for the uk margarine industry had taken place between maypole and two dutch firms , jurgens and van den berghs . home and colonial , supplied by jurgens , and lipton , supplied by van den bergh , who introduced blue band , became the main rivals to maypole in the margarine trade . a price war developed between them .\n1883 the business was founded by julius drewe who went into partnership with john musker selling groceries at a small shop in edgware road in london . he subsequently opened stores in islington , birmingham and leeds .\ngiven the passage of over 40 years it is perhaps surprising that so many home & colonial shopfronts have survived \u2013 albeit in a fragmentary condition . sadly , no shop interiors exist . . . unless you know otherwise ?\nthe home & colonial trading association was founded in 1885 by the tea buyer julius c . drew ( 1856 - 1931 ) \u2013 who later commissioned sir edwin lutyens to design castle drogo in devon \u2013 and his business partner , the grocer john musker ( 1846 - 1926 ) , who made his home at shadwell park , norfolk , in 1898 . the headquarters and main shop were at 268 edgware road , london . within three years the company comprised four large \u2018stores\u2019 \u2013 edgware road , islington , birmingham and leeds \u2013 selling a wide range of groceries and provisions , and nine smaller \u2018tea shops\u2019 which concentrated on groceries , especially tea . the \u2018tea shops\u2019 set the template for the future .\nthe tea merchant julius drewe ( 1866 - 1931 ) founded the home and colonial store chain in london in 1883 and retired in 1899 . by the 20th century there were over 100 branches nationwide and drewe was a millionaire . what ' s unfortunate is that there ' s very little documentation about julius drewe , and what seems to have survived as his legacy is castle drogo . this article may help you understand h & c ' s demise : urltoken as will this one : urltoken it is possible that the stores merged with another company .\ncolonial williamsburg preserves the tucker house on nicholson street for donor hospitality . - j . hunter barbour\n1960 reflecting the end of the british empire , the group renamed itself as allied suppliers with the shop retaining the home and colonial stores name . there were 15 retail companies in the group including 4 in scotland which were trading particularly well - andrew cochrane , a . massey and sons , r . and j . templeton , galbraith ' s . acquired vye and son of ramsgate . the sausage business , richmond sausage co , was the 2nd largest in the uk . self service operation had been introduced into 422 of the british shops [ 6 ] .\ncolonial revival was not authentic . it was not intended to be . americans caught up in the colonial revival movement were not trying to \u201cget it right . \u201d wealthy archibald and molly mccrea were not attempting to restore carter\u2019s grove , ancestral home of one of the first families of virginia , to its original appearance . their architect , the colonial revival specialist duncan lee , said carter\u2019s grove was not meant to be a museum . it was meant to be comfortable . now a colonial williamsburg exhibition building , the riverside mansion is shown as if the mccreas were still resident .\nnot everyone could boast bloodlines back to the colonists , but most americans could , and did , participate in the colonial revival . people read histories of the founding fathers by authors like henry adams , and historical novels by ellen glasgow , maurice thompson , paul leicester ford , and mary johnston that espoused the superior values of the colonial era . women dressed in colonial garb and attended martha washington tea parties . contemporary clothing fashions borrowed from the colonial : quilted petticoats , mock pannier skirts pulled up on the sides , empire - style high waists , and mobcaps for the women ; and waistcoats for the men . people searched their attics and barns for antiques , or pursued them through the countryside like foxhunters after their quarry . furniture manufacturers adapted colonial - style furniture to modern ceiling heights and room sizes and mass - produced it .\nthe colonial revival movement soared in the 1920s , fueled by the usual turmoil\u2014a world war , the bolshevik revolution , the red scare , and another spike in immigration , all of which increased the nostalgia for the good old colonial days . enthusiasm plunged during the great depression , when only the wealthiest could afford to indulge in antiques , art , and architectural restoration . when the great depression ended with a second world war , interest in things colonial took a backseat to war patriotism and economic recovery . but by the 1950s , the colonial revival taste was climbing again . there were other styles in housing and furnishing , fads like danish modern that came and went , but colonial revival persisted .\nafter chicago\u2019s columbian exposition of 1893 , which celebrated , a year late , the 400th anniversary of columbus\u2019s discovery of america , colonial was the undisputed national style . at the fair , the eastern states\u2019 pavilions vied with one another for colonial ambience . pennsylvania re - created independence hall , massachusetts the john hancock house , connecticut and new jersey reproduced rooms where washington slept , and new york displayed such washington relics as a scrap of martha\u2019s wedding gown . virginia trumped them with a re - creation of washington\u2019s home , a mount vernon complete with portraits and furniture resembling the originals . twenty million americans took the message home .\njudge tucker ' s forthrightness shows through the disrepair of this early nineteenth - century portrait . - colonial williamsburg\na child ' s life in colonial america would differ greatly , depending on the time and place in which the child lived . learn about the range of experiences in colonial america from the diaries of patience whipple ( plymouth , 1620 ) and catherine carey logan ( pennsylvania , 1963 ) .\nwe had a ' home and colonial ' in our town ( spalding ) till about 1965 , i just remember it . the kid next door couldn ' t pronounce it and always called it the ' homical colonical ' . our first ' supermarket ' was ' fine fare ' which opened around the time that h & c closed . mark\nduring the period of 1924 \u2013 1931 several other businesses merged with the home and colonial , including liptons , who retained their own name , to create a company of over 3 , 000 . at this point the business now formed allied suppliers to act as a buyer on behalf of the whole group .\nthe chain continued to trade under the same name however and started to diversify its products . after many more years of trading , in 1964 pearks , maypole , home and colonial and liptons , who were all trading as branches of allied suppliers , came together to share the same headquarters in london , and most functions of the group were centralised , bringing to an end the separate management structures of each of the companies .\nhistoric preservation formed the core of the colonial revival , a social and stylistic mindset that peaked during the 1920s . at its start , the colonial revival was a social movement that looked to a romanticized past for inspiration and answers to modern problems . when architects hijacked the movement in the 1880s , the focal point became the home . the style has dominated the american landscape since , sometimes sharing the scene with other fashions but never shrinking far into the distance .\n, where he had bought teas for his uncle ; the new shop business was so successful that he retired aged 33 . although tea was a key product for the stores , they also sold dairy products , sugar ,\nthe movement\u2019s strongest and earliest proponents were , not surprisingly , men and women whose pedigrees stretched to colonial days . these were people whose ancestors led the country and who were leaders themselves , but whose dominance of the political , economic , and social scenes was waning . genealogical societies sprang up like crocuses in february as scions of colonial families flaunted their superiority over recent arrivals . heritage groups were founded : the sons of the revolution in 1883 , the sons of the american revolution in 1889 , and the daughters of the american revolution in 1890 , when the sons rejected female members . following quickly were the national society of colonial dames , the colonial dames of america , the general society of colonial wars , the children of the american revolution , the society of mayflower descendants , and three dozen others , most now defunct .\nwealthy archibald and molly mccrea , pictured in 1936 , had the means to indulge themselves in all things colonial , including the restoration of the sprawling carter\u2019s grove mansion .\nin time , the colonists learned how to live in the wilderness \u2014 through trial and error and the help of some of the more friendly native american tribes . by the 1700s , small cities and towns were well established . the colonists slowly developed their own customs and lifestyles . eventually they began to feel that this new land was now their true home .\nevery year sees the colonial reaching more perfect expression , not only in furniture but in hangings , draperies , and all the accessories of decoration . . . . so we say that there will be no successor to the colonial style . it is as near perfection in household furniture as can be created , and as such it needs no successor .\nof course , she was wrong . art deco and italian provincial attest to that . but in one sense , she may have been correct . the colonial revival is so firmly established throughout the united states that it has become the default style of architecture and home furnishings . it is not stagnant\u2014each generation tweaks it a little , borrowing what it needs from the past to inspire the present\u2014but it is constant , having \u201cheld its place in spite of the battering of other styles and other times , \u201d as a magazine editor said in 1937 . synonymous with good taste , tradition , and american values , the colonial revival endures .\nas well as tea , coffee and sugar , home & colonial shops became popular for their imported butter and margarine . around 1906 some branches in the north of england were opened as provision ( or dairy ) shops , with tea being the only \u2018grocery\u2019 article on sale , but the general trend was towards diversification of merchandise , including confectionery and tinned goods . window display was standardised , with branch managers following instructions issued from the head office in london .\ni am of a generation that was born after the end of the british empire and therefore never experienced this company but many of an older generation do remember it . by 1961 reflecting the end of the empire the stores were rebranded as allied suppliers . in 1972 the business was sold and eventually it became part of the safeways chain in 1981 .\nthere were others too , maypole , farm stores ( now asda ) , lipton ( which in my home town was the first\nself - service\nstore in the 50s ) , and others which don ' t immediately spring to mind . sugar weighed into blue bags . i recall my mother taking me into a grocers in manchester because i wanted an eccles cake . it was wrapped into a tiny parcel and tied with string with a bow - just for one eccles cake ! biscuits in large tins with a glass top , cornflakes and puffed wheat being weighed and sold in a paper bag . i feel deja vu coming on !\nmolly mccrea\u2019s means , as well as her devotion to fine old furnishings , are reflected in this scene in her colonial carter\u2019s grove boudoir .\nthis elegant copy of a mid 18th - century sauceboat was crafted at colonial williamsburg ' s golden ball using 18th - century silversmithing techniques .\ngoswami argues that nineteenth - century british and anglo - indian children\u2019s texts reflect two distinct moods in britain\u2019s colonial enterprise in india . sherwood and hofland ( writing before 1857 ) use the tropes of conversion and captivity as a means of awakening children to the dangers of india , whereas duncan and kipling shift the emphasis to martial prowess , adaptability , and empirical knowledge as defining qualities in british and anglo - indian children . furthermore , goswami\u2019s analysis of early nineteenth - century children\u2019s texts written by women authors redresses the preoccupation with male authors and boys\u2019 adventure stories that have largely informed discussions of juvenility in the context of colonial india .\nmost children in early colonial times never saw the inside of a schoolhouse . instead , colonial children usually learned about the adult world by doing things the way their parents did . but , just because they didn ' t go to school , their lives were not easy . children were expected to help with a share of the family ' s work . boys helped their fathers and girls did chores at home . by a time a girl was four she could knit stockings ! even with all the work they did , colonial children still found time to have fun . they cared for their pets , played with dolls , shot marbles , pitched pennies , and went fishing . they also played tag , stickball , and blindman ' s buff . by the time they had reached age 14 , most children were already considered adults . boys would soon take up their father ' s trade or leave home to become an apprentice . girls learned to manage a house and were expected to marry young , probably by the time they were 16 and surely before they were 20 .\nthere was the notion that architecture and home furnishings could shape character , an idea called \u201cassociationism . \u201d parents who wanted to raise children with noble colonial virtues\u2014honesty , sincerity , strength , and courage\u2014had better bring them up in a colonial - style house surrounded by chippendale furniture and spinning wheels . \u201cluxurious surroundings . . . suggest and induce idleness , \u201d one architect said , while \u201cchasteness and restraint in form , simple but artistic materials are equally expressive of the character of the people who use them . \u201d a furniture manufacturer played to this belief in its 1900 advertisement for an empire - style sofa . \u201cthere is nothing else that can more adequately portray the pure ideas of puritan life . . . . can you conceive of the influence of such a piece in the home ? \u201d how , exactly , a piece of furniture made in the style of the early 1800s related to new england settlers two centuries earlier is not clear . nor was the discrepancy important .\ncolonial architectural styles seemed fresh and new to americans raised among the fuss of victorian ornamentation . elaborate styles like renaissance revival , italianate , and gothic revival competed with , and then acceded to , the simpler forms of an earlier era . one advertisement for a house plan named \u201cthe washington\u201d says that :\na record of painted adverts and doorstep mosaics from britain , france , germany and other parts of the world , and the story behind some of them .\nreviving all things colonial seemed the obvious antidote to the nation\u2019s ills . by preserving , exhibiting , collecting , and reproducing the colonial , americans would be inspired to higher degrees of patriotism . thomas jefferson agreed . during the last year of his life he wrote , \u201csmall things may perhaps , like the relics of saints , help to nourish our devotion to this holy bond of our union . \u201d by the 1890s the colonial revival dominated the northeastern seaboard and was spreading south and west . the flood of immigrants had become a tidal wave . americans everywhere gloried in their heritage even as they worried about its endurance .\ncolonial architectural styles had been out of favor for years before they were revived in the late nineteenth century . not everyone appreciated colonial structures . no less an architect than jefferson said the colonial georgian buildings at williamsburg\u2019s college of william and mary were \u201crude misshapen piles , which , but that they have roofs , would be taken for brick kilns . \u201d in the late 1890s a critic said plain eighteenth - century buildings were \u201coutrageous deformities to the eye and taste . \u201d \u201chappily , \u201d she wrote , \u201cthey were all of such perishable materials , that they will not much longer remain to annoy travellers , in search of the picturesque . \u201d but these were minority opinions . americans had embarked upon a colonial roller - coaster ride in the 1870s and would not get off .\nfurther information about home & colonial shops of this period is available thanks to legal proceedings initiated in 1898 against the world\u2019s tea company , which was accused of deliberately imitating home & colonial\u2019s shopfitting and displays : \u2018the fascia in each case was much the same in appearance , although , of course , each company put in its own name . below this in each case a portion of the window was in cathedral glass or lead - lights\u2019 . inside the counters were in similar positions : \u2018in each case a [ gas ] pipe ran over the counter and carried lamps with glasses of a similar shape . in each case , also , there were labels on the walls with the statement \u201cthis is the \u2013 ( cheese , or as the case might be ) department\u201d . \u2019 the defendant agreed to make specific alterations to its shops , including , apparently , an undertaking not to lay black and white chequered tile floors .\ni served a two year apprenticehip with liptons ltd , and still have my papers . brighton had three lipton ' s stores , two maypole ' s but i can only remember one h & c . odd as it may seem , even after all these years , i can still remember many of the prices we charged for food back in 1960 .\ncolonial was not only the most fashionable style ; it was the most affordable . this unbeatable combination spread from new england to the southern and western states . in virginia , leading architects like duncan lee and william lawrence bottomley designed many a house patterned on the great tidewater plantations .\nthe education act of 1891 which made elementary education free as well as compulsory led to a further expansion in the training of teachers , and many of the training colleges found it necessary to enlarge their premises . wood green shared in this expansion , as in 1901 the home and colonial school society bought it . the orginal intention of the society was to train teachers for children under the age of seven years , but its scope was later extended to prepare teachers to teach children up to the age of ten .\nin the public\u2019s mind , america\u2019s golden age stretched from the day the pilgrims set foot on plymouth rock\u2014never mind the earlier settlement at jamestown ; this was a northern vision\u2014to the death of the last two founding fathers in 1826 . people referred to the period as \u201ccolonial\u201d though it stretched fifty years past the nation\u2019s birth . so too with furniture : federal , heppelwhite , and sheraton pieces made in the early 1800s were considered as colonial as william and mary or chippendale .\ntoday the work of the silversmith proceeds at colonial williamsburg ' s golden ball silversmith shop in much the same way as when colonist james craig practiced silversmithing there and when james geddy jr . practiced the trade at the james geddy house .\ndescended from virginia\u0092s best blood judge tucker was by birth , and training , a gentleman of the old school he filled with credit and distinction positions of trust and dignity . was judge of the u . s . court in the territory of missouri , and after his return to his native state was the professor of law in the college of william and mary till his death his influence in developing the minds and characters of his pupils was a prominent trait in his character he was a ready , accurate , and elegant writer he was hospitable , benevolent , and charitable and his honor and integrity were without a stain this eminent scholar and author ; upright judge learned jurist , constant friend , affectionate husband and father died as he lived , a sage , a patriot and a christian .\npreparing for a soir\u00e9e in the ostentatiously colonial revival carter\u2019s grove dining room , mistress molly mccrea , interpreted by sandy holsten , directs maid edmonia washington , portrayed by jean mitchell .\nbob doares\u0092s story \u0093the man who would not be governor\u0094 appeared in the winter 2000 / 2001 issue of the journal . doares is an instructor in colonial williamsburg\u0092s department of staff development .\nto complete the in - shop image the staff were always immaculately dressed . the shop manager in a dark suit with mandatory collar and tie , and the assistants wore white jackets with collar and tie plus full length , and were checked every morning .\ngrace ' s guide is the leading source of historical information on industry and manufacturing in britain . this web publication contains 129 , 256 pages of information and 204 , 258 images on early companies , their products and the people who designed and built them .\nduring the 1920s various acquisitions and mergers occurred and by 1931 there were over 3000 branches . this expansion and growth is as impressive as anything we have seen since in the food retail sector !\ni visited castle drogo in devon , the home of julius drewe , founder of h & c a couple of months ago , and from memory i think h & c became part of lyons / abc . if you have time and are able to visit the castle , i highly recommend it . there ' s a chart in the wall explaining what happened to the company after he sold it .\ntucker lost two wives and two children in missouri . traveling vast court circuits , he suffered exhaustion , debilitating illness , and depression . throughout his tribulations he seems to have been sustained by vibrant religious conviction and wrote of his belief in a loving god who , for their benefit , exposes men to evil and suffering . he became an evangelical presbyterian and wrote religious tracts and sermons for publication .\namazon giveaway allows you to run promotional giveaways in order to create buzz , reward your audience , and attract new followers and customers .\nindividuals who couldn\u2019t pull family heirlooms out of the attic had to content themselves with buying antiques or reproductions . \u201ceverybody can\u2019t have a grandfather , nor things that came over on the mayflower , and those of us who have not drawn these prizes in life\u2019s lottery must do the best we can under the circumstances , \u201d wrote the author of an influential book , the house beautiful , in 1878 . magazines like godey\u2019s lady\u2019s book and house beautiful and books like the quest of the colonial in 1906 were filled with advice for \u201cpeople desiring to lay claim to a respectable ancestry , \u201d telling them how to find antiques or reproductions , and how to decorate in the colonial fashion .\nsome victorian customs were too ingrained to be abandoned . furniture was artfully arranged in conversation groups rather than against the walls , and oriental rugs covered the floors . upholstered furniture was generously stuffed . \u201cgrandfather clocks\u201d\u2014the term was not invented until the 1840s\u2014windsor chairs , highboys , butter churns , and candlesticks galore were essential elements of the colonial revival decorating scheme .\nprime members enjoy free two - day shipping and exclusive access to music , movies , tv shows , original audio series , and kindle books .\ncurrently the castle is in the process of undergoing a substantial and costly renovation . the main issues are with the windows and roof and the renovation will enable this lovely building to be maintained for future generations to enjoy .\nby the 1880s and 1890s , boatloads of immigrants docked in northern ports , immigrants from eastern and southern europe whose religions and traditions were vastly different from most native - born americans\u2019 . industrialization and urban growth threatened agrarian patterns . the european cauldron of revolutions , riots , and anarchist uprisings was spilling onto united states shores . \u201cthe influx of foreign ideas utterly at variance with those held by the men who gave us the republic , threaten , and unless checked , may shake the foundations\u201d of the country , wrote r . t . h . halsey , a leader of the colonial revival movement . to americans descended of earlier stock , the real america was under siege .\ndunkley says it is impossible to notice trends while they are happening , but she wonders whether the early decades of the new millennium will bring another surge of interest in the colonial style . the pattern is in place : immigration problems , war , and economic dislocation . new neighborhoods are being filled with mcmansions built in the colonial genre , tourism is booming at historic sites , genealogy has become the nation\u2019s fastest growing hobby , and a body of children\u2019s literature , led by the american girls series , celebrates the american past . one hundred years ago , an editor of house beautiful magazine wrote :\nback in williamsburg , tucker bought out his siblings\u0092 interest in their childhood home , the st . george tucker house on nicholson street , and installed his own family . in 1834 , william and mary elected him , at age 50 , to fill its vacant law professorship , a position that had been his father\u0092s after wythe\u0092s resignation in 1789 . the law school had since grown all but defunct , but the younger tucker\u0092s reputation as a jurist and his personal charm brought bulging enrollment and new prestige to the college . for the last seventeen years of his life , professor tucker inculcated a generation of students with the sanctity of states\u0092 rights and the reasonableness of disunion as a remedy against federal encroachments .\nalfred opened the shops in the midlands , and charles did likewise in the north . the medova chain run by jackson concentrated in the south and east .\nthe brothers , plus alfred watson , combined forces with george jackson and medova in 1898 . their shops specialised in butter and margarine , not milk . there was an agreement between maypole and medova not to compete in the same towns .\nhowever , only a few traces of the stores , such as this one , remain . a more lasting monument to julius drewe ( he added the ' e ' later in life ) is castle drogo . a genealogist told drewe that he was descended from the norman drogo family of drewsteignton , devon . he reacted as any fabulously wealthy eccentric might : by building a granite castle , britain ' s last , near the village . it was designed by\nst . george tucker married in 1778 the young widow frances bland randolph . the newlyweds and the three small sons she brought to the marriage lived at the bride\u0092s plantation , matoax , in chesterfield county - though during the war the family moved for its safety first to winterpock , also in chesterfield , and then to bizarre on the appomattox river in cumberland . these peregrinations and his absences notwithstanding , the couple produced six more children , five of whom survived infancy . the youngest , nathaniel beverley , was born september 6 , 1784 , back home at matoax . he was named after a poet , his paternal uncle nathaniel tucker , and his father\u0092s wartime comrade beverley randolph .\nat the peak of the colonial revival , antiques that had arrived on the mayflower seemed so common that the ship must have been awash in furniture , as suggested by this f . opper cartoon in bill nye\u2019s 1894 history of the united states .\ni have cancelled my membership with amazon in may and never received a refund . ?\nfor years , tucker had recommended secession as the peaceful and legal way to redress the constitutional imbalances southern states believed weighed against them in the federal arrangement . he said that if the south withdrew from the union temporarily , washington would be forced to negotiate more favorable terms for its reentry . tucker had always supposed virginia would lead the rest of the south out of the union , but now he pinned his hopes on south carolina . he was certain jackson\u0092s proclamations would precipitate immediate secession , and he rushed home to virginia to be a part of it .\nin 1884 , daughter cynthia , by then the remarried widow cynthia beverley tucker washington coleman , organized a group of girls to preserve and restore the ancient gravestones at old bruton . it was called the catherine memorial society in memory of her twelve - year - old daughter - judge tucker\u0092s granddaughter - who had died the year before and was buried in the churchyard . the society was the first recorded organization in the williamsburg restoration movement , in some sense the seed of colonial williamsburg . and many days cynthia and her girls worked in the shadow of the great marble obelisk that marked the final resting place of judge nathaniel beverley tucker .\nin the early days of the colonial period , the settlers did not know how to live in the wilderness , and they faced many hardships . in massachusetts , for example , the plymouth settlers , spent most of their first winter ( 1620\u201321 ) on board the mayflower . the following winter , the pilgrims lived on land but in wigwams and sailcloth tents . many were sick and all were hungry . nearly one - quarter of them died before a ship from england brought fresh supplies . you can learn more about life at plymouth by visiting the first thanksgiving .\nsave my name , email , and website in this browser for the next time i comment .\nand completed just a year before drewe ' s death in 1931 . local people nicknamed it '\nenter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email .\nmany families less affluent than the mccreas bought up plain , old farmhouses and \u201cimproved\u201d them into handsome homes . books gave advice on how to turn the \u201csmallest eyesore of a structure into a colonial jewel . \u201d elaborate flower gardens helped paint a beautiful , if fanciful , picture of the past . symbolism mattered more than reality . colonial revival houses had plain white interior walls , which evoked purity , rather than the wallpaper or colored paint the colonists favored . white exteriors with black or dark green shutters were preferred to spanish brown . symbols of industrious craftsmanship such as spinning wheels and candle molds decorated the living room . furniture with simple lines signified virtue . \u201cthe design is as simple as a child , as pure as a lily , \u201d reads an advertisement from 1900 .\nhistorians , architects , and curators are interested in the colonial revival phenomenon . most date its start to the philadelphia centennial exposition in 1876 . thus an exhibition celebrating the miracles of modern industry launched a movement glorifying the past . its most popular attraction was machinery hall , with the latest technological wonders\u2014the typewriter , the telephone , and the refrigerated railroad car . but the show marked the nation\u2019s one - hundredth birthday , and it was in the city deemed sacred for its association with the declaration of independence . the thoughts of the ten million people who visited the fair turned to the past .\nwe ' ve updated our privacy policy and by continuing you ' re agreeing to the updated terms .\nby tea - buyer julius drew and liverpool shopkeeper john musker . drew had been only 22 when he\nthe first issue of the magazine on which tucker and edgar allan poe would collaborate . - tom green\nhammering the bowl shape against the stakes the silversmith\nraised\nthe body shape by compressing the metal with hammer blows from the outside pushing it inward and upward . when the silver became brittle from working , he heated it red hot and plunged it into an acid bath to keep it malleable . when the smith achieved the body base and lid shapes he wanted , he used small smooth - faced hammers and other stakes to\nplannish ,\nor hammer them very , very smooth . the handle sockets , spout , and finial were cast in halves in sand and the two matching pieces were joined with solder . the finished product was polished to a high shine with pumice , rottenstone , and jewelers ' rouge . the wooden handle was pinned into the sockets of the gleaming piece , and the coffeepot was complete .\nbeverley tucker\u0092s views of politics and society began to form during these years . town and college were ecstatic when thomas jefferson won the presidency in 1801 . williamsburg welcomed the victory of jefferson\u0092s republican party as an antidote to the increasing power of the federal government . virginians talked warmly of individual liberty and states\u0092 rights . beverly tucker was among them .\nthe company\u2019s aims were to sell food to people from britain and from her empire \u2013 introducing shoppers to food and drink ( particularly tea ) from around the world . by 1955 it was the 27th largest company in the country .\ncolonial settlers came to america for many reasons . some came for religious freedom . some came to make money . they settled into 13 colonies , areas that are now the states known as new york , new jersey , pennsylvania , virginia , north carolina , south carolina , massachusetts , new hampshire , maryland , georgia , connecticut , rhode island , and delaware . there were other scattered colonies like st . augustine in what is now known as florida .\nthe next spring he was admitted to the bar of the colony\u0092s more rewarding and prestigious general court in williamsburg . but days later virginia\u0092s rebellious general assembly closed that tribunal to buttress the association against trade with england . it became , thus , impossible for english merchants to enforce claims against virginia customers and clients , and for st . george tucker to pursue a practice in the capital . he turned instead to the lucrative wartime shipping of commodities from his bermuda birthplace to the mainland , and he prospered . later a virginia militia officer , he was wounded at guilford courthouse , north carolina , and as an aide to governor thomas nelson jr . , witnessed the defeat and surrender of cornwallis at yorktown in 1781 .\nthough he had predicted hardship and devastation , judge tucker never thought that the south would emerge from the conflict less than victorious and sovereign . nathaniel beverley tucker rests in bruton churchyard , tranquilly untroubled by the reality of so much wasted blood .\npainted signs and mosaics is licensed under a creative commons attribution - noncommercial - noderivs 3 . 0 unported license . all pictures \u00a9 s\u00e9bastien ardouin unless otherwise mentioned . pictures shall not be copied and used anywhere else without the author ' s consent .\nbeverley , as the boy was called , was not yet four when his mother died and the grief - stricken family moved to williamsburg , where he spent a difficult childhood . in 1791 st . george tucker found the boy a loving stepmother in lelia skipwith carter , but five of his nine brothers and sisters died before he was twelve . the lad was intelligent and imaginative , but rebelled at being put to the books . nevertheless , as a teenager he turned himself around , largely under the influence of his studious older brother henry , and by 1799 , fifteen - year - old beverley had enrolled at william and mary ."]}
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( brewery )\ncareers | privacy policy | terms of use \u00a9 abita brewing company . all rights reserved .\nabita brewing contributes to u . s . craft beer growth - abita in the news - abita beer\nour suppliers abita brewing company argus brewery ballast point boston beer chicago beer company constellation brands crispin cider firestone walker heineken - five points heineken usa heineken usa ccm innis & gunn jacob leinenkugel brewing co lakefront brewery magic hat brewing magners irish cider mark anthony brands millercoors minhas craft brewery new belguim new holland brewing pabst brewing co paulaner usa premium beverage , inc . revolution brewing sierra nevada brewing slapshot brewing southern tier brewing stout brewing co warsteiner\nabita brewing company has released an alcoholic version of its root beer , the first in a line of \u201cbayou bootlegger\u201d hard sodas , the company announced in a news release .\nandrew godley , who established parish brewing company in broussard , had a similar experience in the northeast .\n\u201cour hard root beer is a decidedly adult take on the old - fashioned abita root beer we\u2019ve been brewing and you\u2019ve been loving for years , \u201d said david blossman , president and ceo of abita brewing company .\n( photo by tim mueller ) fill valves dispense parade ground , a tin roof brewing company seasonal beer .\nabita brewing company has become a founding partner for enjoy beer , a new financial consortium designed to enable larger scale craft breweries to pool resources .\nhe says abita brewing sold about 173 , 000 barrels of beer and root beer in 2014 .\nabita brewing company ' s craft soda tour offers a great time for the entire family into the world of craft soda ! experience the process of creating each of abita ' s sodas on aguided . . . read more\n( new orleans , la ) \u2014 abita brewing company has released an alcoholic version of their famous root beer , the first product in its line of \u2018bayou bootlegger\u2019 hard sodas .\nestablished in 1986 , abita brewing company is the oldest craft brewery in the southeast and one of the oldest craft breweries in the united states . privately owned and operated by local shareholders , abita is based in abita springs , la . , about 30 miles north of new orleans .\n\u201cat that time , the beer selection was oppressive , \u201d says dave blossman , president of abita brewing company . \u201ca good beer list had one or two imports\u2014usually heineken , molson or lowenbrau . \u201d\nphoto provided by abita brewing company - - bayou bootlegger hard root beer is one of the louisiana beers that will be available at the baton rouge on tap event on saturday at the river center .\n( photo by tim mueller ) tin roof brewing company cellar manager danny moeller cleans the mash tun vessel after converting starches in crushed grains into sugars for fermentation . moeller is brewing 60 barrels of voodoo bengal pale ale .\nour hard root beer is a decidedly adult take on the old - fashioned abita root beer we\u2019ve been brewing and you\u2019ve been loving for years , \u201d said david blossman , president and ceo of abita brewing company .\nit only made sense for us to enhance our already famous root beer with this fun , new twist . \u201d\nabita brewing company - covington , la abita brewing company\u2019s first seasonal brew , abita bock is available january through march . abita uses mild and aromatic perle hops and british pale and caramel malts to achieve its mild and toasty flavor . even though the makers of abita call this beer a simple bock , it resembles a german maibock in its high malt content , full body and slightly higher alcohol content . this beer is very popular in louisiana , especially during mardi gras season . style : maibock / helles bock abv ( alcohol by volume ) : 6 . 5 per cent price : $ 8 / six - pack\nand local brewer , abita , did its part to contribute to that mark .\nwe ' ve definitely played our part ,\nsays david president of abita brewing company .\ni think , last year , we were the 14th largest craft brewer in the united states .\nabita springs , la . ( wgno ) - ever wonder how a beer is born ? well , i did too , so i went to our state ' s largest craft brewery , abita brewing company in abita springs , and they showed me how they produce 151 , 000 barrels of beer yearly . spoiler alert : it all starts the same way .\nabita also takes pride in green brewing . it was the first brewery in north america to install the energy - efficient merlin brewhouse . the system decreases boiling time and carbon dioxide emissions while improving the brewing process . this new merlin technology uses 70 percent less energy than traditional brewing methods .\nabita brewing\u2019s dozens of beers are sold in 41 states , the district of columbia and some foreign countries . last year , the company was ranked as the 21st - largest craft brewer in the united states by the brewers association . abita\u2019s expansion more than doubles its annual production capacity to 400 , 000 barrels of beer .\nblossman said consumers and local bars and restaurants have been known to use abita root beer to concoct their own alcoholic drink recipes , so this was a natural move for the company .\ncome to abita brewing company for lunch on saturday , july 21 , 11 : 30am to 3 : 00 pm , and get a taste of the food truck of the week : foodie truck food truck ! take your pick from any of . . . read more\nthe oldest craft brewer in the southeast , abita produces 160 , 000 barrels annually . the expansion will increase brewing capacity to 400 , 000 barrels .\ncurrently , abita produces eight year - round beers , five seasonal brews and various other beers and a root beer . the company ' s products are sold in 41 states , the district of columbia , and several foreign countries . abita brewing was ranked the 21st - largest craft brewer in the country by the brewers association in 2014 .\n\u201cas a founding partner of enjoy beer , abita will gain the resources and expertise we need for successful long - term growth , \u201d david blossman , president of abita brewing co . , said on the firm\u2019s website .\nabita brewing co . has completed a three - year , $ 30 million expansion that has more than doubled its brewing capacity and has announced it will join a national enterprise that will help craft brewers across the country better compete against national brands .\nabita springs is located about 30 miles north of new orleans . in the town\u2019s quiet setting you will find the 14th - largest craft brewery in america , the abita brewery . the company brews every beer with artesian water from springs located in the area . abita opened its doors in 1986 , well before the modern craft - brewing boom , and has been providing quality craft beer and good times for its loyal customers ever since .\nfor additional statistics , see the brewers association\u2019s annual craft brewing industry growth report for 2015 .\nin response to questions by email , however , blossman would not say tuesday whether san francisco investment firm friedman fleischer & lowe has acquired an ownership interest in abita brewing , which is based in abita springs and just completed a $ 30 million expansion .\nabita is combining its brewing team\u2019s expertise in both beer and non - alcoholic root beer together to bring a superior tasting product to a category that is drawing major interest from consumers .\npride is a common theme in louisiana , and abita prides itself on quality , not quantity . only the freshest ingredients are included in each beer . david blossman , president of abita brewing , takes particular pride in the brewery\u2019s use of local ingredients in beers , such as the abita strawberry and satsuma harvest wit . so while in louisiana , drink like a local . check out abita products anywhere in the pelican state .\n* note the abita brew pub is located in the town of abita springs at 72011 holly street . it is not located at the brewery and visitor center .\n\u201cas the craft brewing industry continues to evolve , there is enormous pressure on brewers to compete against the big breweries ,\nsaid doyle , the president and founder of enjoy beer .\nlocal brewers like david blossman at abita , have been committed to innovation and finding new opportunities to compete while ensuring the company\u2019s independence and local roots . \u201d\nsales representative in northern california ( alameda county and other delta pacific territory ) - barley forge brewing co .\ncurrently , abita produces eight year - round beers and seven big beers , in addition to multiple seasonal and harvest brews , a select series , a root beer , and now a hard soda series . the company\u2019s products are sold in 41 states , the district of columbia , and in a limited number of foreign countries . abita brewing was ranked the 21st largest craft brewer in the country by the brewers association in 2014 .\nkick back at abita brewing for a tasty lunch on saturday , july 28 , 11 : 30am to 3 : 30 pm , by the old school eats food truck ! order a pint of one of abita ' s over 30 brews on tap while . . . read more\ntoday abita brews more than 150 , 000 barrels of beer ( and 9 , 000 barrels of root beer ) each year in its state - of - the - art brewing facility . abita beer includes lagers and ales in small batches , hand - crafted by a team of dedicated workers with only the highest ideals of quality , creating great brews . abita produces multiple year - round brews , including abita amber lager , abita golden lager , jockamo ipa , restoration pale ale , turbodog ( english brown ale ) and purple haze .\nabita ' s new facility is built for mass production . jamie jurado , abita ' s director of brewing operations , said the new brew house is one of the most energy - efficient brew houses in the world . the equipment is made in germany , the world capital for beer .\nproudly serving our community since 1935 , gulf distributing company of mobile , l . l . c . is one of the oldest beverage distributors in the southeast .\nwork hard . play hard . many say it . we live it . we\u2019re seeking committed craft beer enthusiasts to join our team . abita is brewed for the way we love to live in louisiana . wherever you find great food and fun times , you\u2019ll find abita beer . with over 30 years of brewing beer in the state , we take pride in knowing that we represent louisiana culture on tap ! abita brewing company is committed to equal employment opportunity without regard to race , color , religion , sex , sexual orientation , gender , national origin , disability , age , protected veteran status or any other unlawful factor and complies with all applicable laws .\njoin us for a tour of the brewery ! learn about our brewing process , history , and lineup of beers .\nboulder , co \u2022 april 5 , 2016 \u2013 the brewers association ( ba ) \u2014the not - for - profit trade group representing small and independent craft brewers\u2014today released its annual lists of the top 50 craft and overall brewing companies in the u . s . , based on beer sales volume . of the top 50 overall brewing companies , 43 were craft brewing companies . 1\nthe abita brewing company is nestled in the piney woods 30 miles north of new orleans . in its first year , the brewery produced 1 , 500 barrels of beer . we had no idea what we started . customers loved our beer ! by 1994 , we outgrew the original site ( now our 100 - seat brew pub ) and moved up the road to a larger facility to keep up with demand .\ncaldwell and his childhood friend william mcgehee thought the baton rouge market was ready to sustain a craft brewery , so they left their respective banking and legal careers and established tin roof brewing company , the only craft brewery in the capital . tin roof produced its first batch of beer for commercial consumption in november 2010 .\n\u201cwe\u2019re proud to have another craft brewer \u2026 one of the founders of harpoon ( brewery ) , at our side leading enjoy beer , \u201d blossman said on abita brewing\u2019s website tuesday . \u201crich doyle founded enjoy beer and is as passionate about brewing as i am . with rich leading the way , enjoy beer is founded by craft brewers to help craft brewers . \u201d\n\u201cas the craft industry continues to evolve , there is enormous pressure on brewers to compete against the big breweries , \u201d doyle said in the news release . \u201cin leading abita , david has always been committed to innovation and finding new opportunities to compete while ensuring the company\u2019s independence and local roots . \u201d\nlocated just over the lake from new orleans , the abita brewery is the ultimate louisiana craft beer experience .\nabita currently produces more than 14 , 000 barrels of root beer annually in its state - of - the - art brewing facility . its root beer is made with a hot mix process using abita springs\u2019 natural spring water , herbs , vanilla and yucca . unlike most soft drink manufacturers , abita only sweetens its root beer with pure louisiana cane sugar . the resulting taste is reminiscent of soft drinks made in the 1940s and 1950s , before bottlers turned to corn sugar and fructose . some soft drink makers add caffeine to their product , but abita\u2019s root beer is naturally caffeine - free .\nexclusive access to abita beer events , special brewery privileges , gear discounts , new beer release info and more .\nlouisiana\u2019s brewer of abita beer has joined a new craft - beer organization tied to a large california investment firm .\nsummit brewing company - st . paul , mn summit brewing ' s first brewhouse was from heimertingen in bavaria , so it ' s only natural that they honor that heritage by brewing their own maibock . unlike its bavarian counterparts , this maibock is dark blonde in color and is fermented at slightly warmer temperatures than other lagers to coax more spicy aromas from the hops . as for its flavor , moravian 37 and munich malts and saaz and mt . hood hops combine for a toasted sweetness with a subtle spice and peppery character . style : maibock / helles bock abv : 6 . 5 per cent price : $ 8 / six - pack weihenstephaner vitus\nabita\u2019s first tagline , \u201cthe new louisiana lager , \u201d illustrates that the concept of craft beer was not yet common in the state . indeed , many of louisiana\u2019s current craft brewery owners started brewing beer in their kitchens or garages after being exposed to craft beer elsewhere .\nthe abita brewery is the oldest and largest craft brewer in the southeastern u . s . each abita beer flavor pairs well with louisiana\u2019s seasons , our hot and humid summers followed by football season , which leads right into louisiana\u2019s spring crawfish and festival season . abita beer is a staple in many louisiana recipes and has become a favorite of chefs and eaters alike .\nabita beer has no preservatives , additives or stabilizers and is cold filtered . the result is beer that is the finest and freshest - tasting as proven by our loyal customers and great chefs of the south who use abita beer in their recipes .\nabita beers include several seasonal brews : abita bock , red ale , wheat , fall fest and christmas ale , as well as harvest beers including strawberry harvest , pecan harvest and satsuma harvest , a witbier with the addition of the satsuma orange .\nsierra nevada brewing company - chico , ca the sierra nevada brewing company is known for using only fresh full - cone hops , so what ' s a brewery to do when hops are only harvested in late summer ? this ale features freshly picked hops from new zealand , the only location on the planet that harvests hops in march and april . the brewery was the first american brewery to source hops from the southern hemisphere . the hops are dried right after being picked , flown immediately to chico , and used for brewing the week after they were picked so that they retain peak aromatics and flavors . this copper - hued beer is a fusion of north and south , as the southern hops impart a piney and pungent aroma and a spicy flavor that ' s balanced with maltiness from north american grown malts . style : american ipa abv : 6 . 7 per cent price : $ 8 / 24 oz . bottle\nbayou bootlegger hard root beer is based on the same root beer formula abita has been craft brewing with pure louisiana cane sugar for more than 20 years , and brewed to achieve a 5 . 9 percent alcohol by volume ( abv ) . the brew is all natural and gluten free .\nbritish and north american malted barley , german and american yeast strains , pacific northwest hops and the pure artesian water of abita springs .\n\u201cabita\u2019s current owners and i have partnered with enjoy beer to pioneer a new model in craft beer , \u201d blossman said . \u201cboth abita and enjoy beer are privately held companies , and we have never discussed financial details and do not plan to do so now . \u201d\nsouth louisiana craft brewers say they are just getting started , fueled by their passion for brewing creative , locally inspired craft beers and growing the industry to meet market demand .\n\u00a9 2008 brewtopia events llc urltoken classic city brew fest - athens , ga | cool beer links | beer guides to selected cities | evaluations of commercial beers e - mail your questions or comments . | abita brewing | post - katrina new orleans beer report e - mail us to subscribe to our electronic brewsletter\none popular gathering place in abita is the abita brewpub , a full - service restaurant housed in the renovated building in which we brewed & bottled our beers until april 1994 . the pub features handcrafted cypress window frames , a cypress and slate bar , and beaded wainscoting .\nr . a . jeffreys distributing company is proud to distribute beers from breweries across the us . as a north carolina company ourselves , we are pleased to say that along with all of our other craft breweries , we are also partnered with 12 north carolina breweries . please take a moment to browse the list of breweries listed below that we are partnered with . we also have their website links available for you , so you may learn more about the vast number of brews that we distribute .\nwe do plan on brewing the pumpkin again , on a very small scale . it just gave us an opportunity , in hindsight , to poke a little fun .\n\u201cabita\u2019s completed expansion and the new enjoy beer partnership lay a strong foundation for the louisiana - based brewery\u2019s continued growth , \u201d blossman noted .\nraising the profile of the state\u2019s craft breweries attracts visitors to south louisiana , as craft beer drinkers seek out locally brewed beers when they travel . the louisiana office of tourism promotes a louisiana craft beer trail , further emphasizing craft beer\u2019s impact on the regional and state economy . this is evident at parish brewing company , godley says : \u201cthe brewery itself is a tourism draw . a lot of people walk in to drink a local beer . \u201d\nabita began in 1986 as a small start - up craft brewery and has built itself into one of louisiana ' s most well - known products . in its first year of operation , abita produced 1 , 500 barrels of beer - - a small fraction of what it produces today .\nyay for abita . i cannot remember the name of the girl that gave us the tour ( i do know she was blond with curly hair ) . anyway she was engaging informative and funny . been drinking abita beer for last 6 + years when first found it in . . .\nwe brew more than 151 , 000 barrels of beer and 9 , 100 barrels of root beer in our state - of - the - art brewing facility . our lagers and ales are brewed in small batches , hand - crafted by a team of dedicated workers \u0003with only the highest ideals of quality . this pride , along with our brewing process , is what creates our \u0003great brews .\nin abita springs , we are blessed with the purest of water . drawn from our deep wells , our pristine water is not altered in any way .\nabita root beer also has a strong cocktail history among bars and restaurants in new orleans , with many incorporating the local soda in featured drinks for patrons .\nfounded in 1986 , abita was the first craft brewery to open in the southeast . today , we produce 160 , 000 barrels of beer annually in a range of great tasting , unpretentious styles including abita amber , purple haze , and wrought iron ipa . located just north of new orleans , we recently completed a three - year , $ 30 million state - of - the - art expansion of the brewery that will increase our capacity to 400 , 000 barrels while introducing groundbreaking environmental advancements to the brewing process .\nnot far from the brewery , the abita brew pub , the location of the brand\u2019s original brewery , is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike . this full - service restaurant offers the line of abita beers and root beer at the tasting bar . customers can purchase six packs or half - gallon containers to go .\nthe local craft brewer responded quickly , with abita posting a video touting the fact that it fusses over its beer .\nwe ' re not a dog and pony show , ' ' abita ' s ad copy said .\nyeah , we made a pumpkin peach beer . and it was good . damn good . ' '\nthe brewers association , a national trade organization representing the interests of small and independent u . s . craft brewers , defines a craft brewery as \u201csmall , independent and traditional . \u201d more specifically , a craft brewery annually produces six million or fewer barrels of beer , is less than 25 percent owned or controlled by an alcoholic beverage company that is not a craft brewer , and has a majority of its total beverage alcohol volume in beers with flavor that derives from traditional or innovative brewing ingredients and their fermentation .\nmy wife and i visited the abita brewery . . the staff are amazing . . we took the tour which i would definitely recommend . . great brewery great beer .\nbayou bootlegger hard root beer is based on abita\u2019s current root beer formula , including pure louisiana cane sugar , brewed to achieve a 5 . 9 percent alcohol content by volume .\nabita amber , turbodog and purple haze make up three of the company\u2019s flagship brands . purple haze , a lager with raspberries added after filtration , has been recognized as one of the healthiest craft beers by men\u2019s health magazine . another favorite is abita andygator , a german - style helles doppelbock that packs a punch at eight percent alcohol by volume . the beer has a malty backbone with a flavor that is as distinctive as louisiana cuisine . the restoration pale ale was released following hurricanes katrina and rita , which ravaged south louisiana in 2005 . proceeds from each six pack purchased were donated to the louisiana disaster recovery foundation , raising more than $ 550 , 000 for hurricane relief .\n\u201cas a local brewer , i\u2019ve always dreamed of an opportunity to help develop something like enjoy beer , \u201d says blossman , president of abita beer and board member of enjoy beer . \u201cenjoy beer is an innovative concept that\u2019s going to give abita the resources and expertise we need for a successful long - term , national growth strategy , while keeping our local roots in louisiana . \u201d\nabita root beer is made with a hot mix process using spring water , herbs , vanilla and yucca ( which creates foam ) . unlike most soft drink manufacturers , abita sweetens its root beer with pure louisiana cane sugar . the resulting taste is reminiscent of soft drinks made in the 1940s and 1950s , before bottlers turned to corn sugar and fructose . some soft drink makers add caffeine to their product , but abita is naturally caffeine - free . add a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an old - fashioned root beer float . abita root beer can also be used in cooking to create delicious glazes and sauces as well as cakes and other desserts , or you can keep it simple \u2013 just pour it into a frosty mug and slurp loudly through a straw .\nabita root beer is made with a hot mix process using spring water , herbs , vanilla and yucca ( which creates foam ) . unlike most soft drink manufacturers , abita sweetens its root beer with pure louisiana cane sugar . the resulting taste is reminiscent of soft drinks made in the 1940s and 1950s , before bottlers turned to corn sugar and fructose . some soft drink makers add caffeine to their product , but abita is naturally caffeine - free . add a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an old - fashioned root beer float . abita root beer can also be used in cooking to create delicious glazes and sauces as well as cakes and other desserts , or you can keep it simple \u2013 just pour it into a frosty mug and slurp loudly through a straw . show less\nthe brewers association is the not - for - profit trade association dedicated to small and independent american brewers , their beers and the community of brewing enthusiasts . the brewers association ( ba ) represents more than 70 percent of the brewing industry , and its members make more than 99 percent of the beer brewed in the u . s . the ba organizes events including the world beer cup sm , great american beer festival \u00ae , craft brewers conference & brewexpo america \u00ae , savor\u2120 : an american craft beer & food experience , homebrew con , national homebrew competition and american craft beer week \u00ae . the ba publishes the new brewer magazine and its brewers publications division is the largest publisher of contemporary and relevant brewing literature for today\u2019s craft brewers and homebrewers .\na fun night at the abita brewery where you are invited to join in recognizing and celebrating people of all ages with disabilities - - the\nshining stars\nof northshore families helping . . . read more\ngordon biersch brewing company - san jose , ca gordon biersch ' s co - founder dan gordon studied brewing engineering at the technical university of munich , weihenstephan , providing him with the needed expertise to craft german beer styles . his brewery ' s take on a maibock pours an amber color , with shades of copper and orange , and achieves rich malty flavor from an abundance of dark roasted caramel malt , which complements the moderate level of bitterness to create a well balanced american version of the bavarian style . attention to detail includes the use of a weihenstephan yeast strain imported from bavaria . this beer can catch you off guard , as the sweet , malty taste may lead you to forget that this beer has an abv of 7 . 3 per cent . read a review of gordon biersch festbier , a top 10 oktoberfest beer . style : maibock / helles bock abv : 7 . 3 per cent price : $ 8 / sixpack\n\u201cwe\u2019re seeing the market and beer drinkers change , \u201d blossman says . \u201cpeople are apt to try new things . people who drink our ambers will also drink our ipas . we\u2019re encouraged by that because we love brewing great beer and crafting new ones , and people like it . \u201d\nlove craft beer as much as we do ? we\u2019re always looking for passionate and hard working people to join our family ! if you\u2019re interested in being a part of the abita team , we\u2019d love to hear from you .\nfans have been known to concoct their own drink recipes using abita root beer and they\u2019ve been asking for an alcoholic version for years , \u201d blossman continued .\nwe decided it\u2019s time to give it to them . \u201d\n\u201ci don\u2019t look at beer and brewing in the same way as when i started . i look at it more scientifically and professionally , \u201d godley says . \u201cthat may take a bit of the fun out of it , but that\u2019s a small price to pay to brew beer for a living . \u201d\nlast fall , tin roof replaced its original brewhouse with an updated brewhouse , and the company has also added equipment , such as an automatic six - packer and a depalletizer , to make its canning line more efficient . parish added a state - of - the - art bottling facility in october , and gnarly barley has plans to expand by adding additional fermentation tanks , canning and bottling equipment , and a taproom at the brewery .\nbecause the partner breweries also have the option to invest in enjoy beer , it remains to be seen how the overall ownership structure works . but according to industry sources abita was acquired and the owners will take a minority stake in enjoy beer . according to doyle , the abita announcement is a first step in taking larger - scale regional breweries and combining them into one entity to facilitate further growth \u2013 expected to come through positioning smaller brewers to compete against macro brewers for market share .\nas a local brewer deeply rooted in our louisiana culture , i ' ve always dreamed of an opportunity to help develop something like enjoy beer ,\ndavid blossman , president of abita beer and a board member of enjoy beer said in a news release .\nenjoy beer is an innovative concept that ' s going to give abita the resources and expertise we need for a successful long - term , national growth strategy , while keeping our roots firmly planted here in louisiana .\nevery beer that we now know and love was conceived by the same process . a brewer pitches a recipe to the brewmaster , and once it ' s approved it goes through a series of testing it in a small batch . if it ' s received well it then goes on to be mass produced , even then beers that don ' t make it to distribution still end up in abita ' s on - site tap room so you can sample the experiments of abita ' s brewers .\nthe three - year expansion project involved adding 17 , 500 square feet to the brewery on louisiana 36 in between abita and covington , construction of a new cellar with a dozen 800 - barrel storage tanks and improvements to the visitor ' s center .\n\u201cwe\u2019ve maintained a baby - step approach because we didn\u2019t want to jump in and not do it right , \u201d says cari caramonta , who , along with her husband zac caramonta , founded gnarly barley brewing in hammond in 2011 . \u201cwe took time to hone our recipes and focus on the beer and set ourselves up for success . \u201d\nthe abita springs brewery will be a founding partner of enjoy beer llc , which is being formed to allow craft brewers who want to preserve their local independence while sharing distribution , sales , marketing and logistical resources to better compete against with large - scale corporate competitors .\nstretch and sip with bayou yoga at abita ' s yoga on tap , a sweaty , one - hour vinyasa class with instructor elizabeth sconzert , 4 : 15 - 5 : 15pm , followed by a tasty pint . admission is $ 15 . . . read more\n\u201cenjoy beer will pioneer a new model in the industry , and together , enjoy beer and abita can compete at the next level by expanding the reach of a beloved brand to share the unique culture of new orleans with the rest of the country , \u201d doyle said .\nalaskan brewing company - juneau , ak the narrow , white trunk and light green foliage of the alaska paper birch is a fitting depiction on the label , as both this tree and beer are uniquely alaskan . this beer is a taste of the northwest , with ingredients including alaskan birch maple syrup , glacier - fed water , a blend of pacific northwest hop varieties and premium two - row and specialty malts . birch trees produce abundant sap in april and may , making spring the perfect time to utilize the syrup . this copper - colored doppelbock - style ale is a nice blend of birch maple syrup that ' s not too sweet , allowing the undertones of birch , figs and spun sugar to come through , giving it a subtle woodsy character . style : bock abv : 8 . 5 per cent price : $ 8 / 22 oz . bottle\nenjoy beer will pioneer a new model in the industry , and together , enjoy beer and abita can compete at the next level by expanding the reach of a beloved brand to share the unique culture of new orleans with the rest of the country ,\ndoyle said .\nunbelievable service and the cleanest brewery i ever toured ! from lonnie to ray to jennifer , they made our visit unforgettable . if you are ever in the area and looking for a broad selection of craft beer , abita needs to be your first stop ! im in . . .\nan abita news release said enjoy beer was formed to create partnerships with top craft brewers who wish to preserve their local independence , while gaining shared resources in areas such as distribution , sales , marketing and logistical expertise . it said those resources are necessary to compete with large corporate competitors .\nabita tries to focus on quality over quantity . we ' re prepared for growth , but the most important thing to us is our beer . we ' re not in a mad rush to increase sales , but we ' re always looking to make the best beer we can .\ntours of the brewery are available and begin in the tasting room , where samples of almost every beer abita offers are available to enjoy . after leaving the tasting room , the first leg of the tour goes through a forest of stainless steel fermentation tanks that tower overhead like giant cypress trees in the swamps . a trip to the brewhouse follows , where the guide explains the process by which abita brews its world - class beer . abita is also adding to its brewery , creating space for an even larger brewhouse and more fermentation tanks . tours take place wednesdays , thursdays and fridays at 2 p . m . on saturdays , the brewery offers tours at 11 a . m . , noon , 1 p . m . and 2 p . m . a gift shop is open at the brewery tuesdays through saturdays from 10 a . m . until 3 p . m .\nit takes about eight hours to make what will then become beer in their state - of - the - art brew house , followed by eight days of cooling down and adding yeast . if you would like to see this process yourself , you can take a tour at abita wednesdays through sundays .\nstoudt ' s brewing co . - adamstown , pa this pale german - style ale is a tasty spring offering for the march - may season . a winner at the great american beer festival , it is dry and refreshing with fruit on the palate and nose and mild hops bitterness . style : k\u00f6lsch abv : 4 . 8 per cent price : $ 11 / six - pack\ni think people are gravitating toward craft beers ,\nsays blossman .\nit ' s like a flavor revolution going on . people want higher quality , more full flavored ales and lagers . and that ' s what we aim to do . that ' s what abita is all about .\nin its first year , abita produced 1 , 500 barrels of its amber and golden beers . \u201cour amber was such a pointed difference from what existed , \u201d blossman says . \u201cwe put a louisiana twist on our beer . it was designed to go with our local food and the way we live in louisiana , and people gravitated to that . \u201d capturing louisiana\u2019s lifestyle in a bottle paid off for abita , which produced 161 , 000 barrels of beer and 12 , 000 barrels of root beer in 2014 , making it the largest craft brewery in the state and the 14th largest craft brewer in the country .\nabita fired back recently when budweiser aired a super bowl commercial that played on bud ' s appeal as the beer of choice for work - a - day folks , who would rather just drink their beer rather than fuss over it .\nlet them sip their pumpkin peach ale , ' ' the ad copy said .\nkaitlynn was our tour guide . extremely knowledgeable about abita , the process and very passionate about all of it ! ! ! p . s . she has only been there for 3 weeks ! seemed like she has been there for ever ! ! ! my partner in crime would normally not be open to . . .\nindeed , attention to detail , passion for the brewing process , innovative beer styles and knowledge of the craft beer market has led to success for craft breweries across south louisiana , as they report quickly becoming profitable . in 2014 , louisiana\u2019s craft breweries produced 197 , 853 barrels of craft beer , ranking the state no . 23 nationally . to meet increasing market demand , most brewery owners say they reinvest their profits into the business to expand their operations .\nwhen godley returned to louisiana in 2005 , he was struck by the lack of availability of craft beers . \u201cabita was the only brewery you could buy in any store , \u201d he says . \u201cit was crazy how the south didn\u2019t have any breweries like the northeast did . there was a huge void in the industry . people didn\u2019t know what they were missing , so there was a great market opportunity . \u201d\nbayerische staatsbrauerei weihenstephan - freising , germany located just north of munich , the weihenstephan brewery is no novice to brewing . licensed as far back as 1040 , it is recognized as the world ' s oldest working brewery . unlike traditional bocks , this weizenbock is light - colored and fermented with an ale yeast , which creates flavors of banana , lemon , orange and clove . a ramped - up version of a bavarian hefeweizen , it ' s emboldened by its hefty 7 . 7 per cent alcohol strength . style : weizenbock abv : 7 . 7 per cent price : $ 3 / 16 . 9 oz . bottle\nblossman agrees , adding that the state\u2019s craft breweries have multiple effects on the state\u2019s economy . \u201cat abita we\u2019re running a decent size brewery\u2014we brewed 170 , 000 barrels of beer and root beer last year . we\u2019ve got 100 employees and we help the local tax base . every year 30 , 000 people visit our brewery , \u201d he says . \u201cbeyond that , we are exporting the great culture of louisiana to the rest of the country , which attracts people to come visit us . you can\u2019t put that on paper , but we know it\u2019s there . \u201d\n1 figure based on companies that met craft brewer definition for all or part of 2015 . an american craft brewer is small , independent and traditional . small : annual production of 6 million barrels of beer or less ( approximately 3 percent of u . s . annual sales ) . beer production is attributed to the rules of alternating proprietorships . independent : less than 25 percent of the craft brewery is owned or controlled ( or equivalent economic interest ) by an alcoholic beverage industry member that is not itself a craft brewer . traditional : a brewer that has a majority of its total beverage alcohol volume in beers whose flavor derives from traditional or innovative brewing ingredients and their fermentation . flavored malt beverages ( fmbs ) are not considered beers .\ncelebrate the arrival of spring with the season ' s finest special releases , including maibocks and other spring - style beers from u . s . and german breweries . traditionally , german spring beers are strong , very dark lagers called bock beers or bockbier .\nthe maibock variation ( from the german word for\nmay\n) refers to a seasonal beer style released in april or may . maibocks tend to be lighter in color and have more assertive hop aromatics and bitterness than other bock beers . maibocks also have a noticeable maltiness and viscosity , because even though maibocks are lighter in color , the good ones still retain the higher alcohol content of the original bock beers . maibocks are very similar to another strong lager style called helles bock , which basically means\npale\nor\nblond\nbocks . be it bock , helles bock , maibock , weizenbock or doppelbock , let your tongue decide which is your favorite spring beer .\nbrauerei aying - aying , germany technically , this beer is a doppelbock ( ' doppel ' meaning double in german ) , but the delicious complexity and contrast of celebrator make it one of the best bock beers in the world and not to be left out of any bock beer list . pouring a deep , dark red , full - bodied and voluptuous , this velvety beer is aged in barrels for six months . that ' s just enough time for this remarkable lager to develop its super rich , yet amazingly balanced flavor that finishes delightfully with a dry waft of smoke in the exhaust . see why this doppelbock is also a top 10 sipping beer . style : doppelbock abv : 6 . 7 per cent price : $ 3 / 11 oz . bottle\nstaatliches hofbr\u00e4uhaus ( hofbr\u00e4u m\u00fcnchen ) - munich , germany this \u00fcber - traditional maibock is munich ' s oldest bock beer , with the recipe stretching all the way back to 1614 . mark your calendars , because every year during the last week of april the first barrel of this delicious brew is cracked open just in time for may . with notes of honey and caramel in the nose , this beer pours a deep effervescent gold with a sweet lingering finish . style : maibock / helles bock abv : 7 . 2 per cent price : $ 8 / six - pack\nrogue ales - newport , or brewed year - round , dead guy ale was originally created to celebrate the day of the dead ( november 2 , also known as all souls day ) . even though this beer was brewed to be an ale instead of a lager and celebrates a day in the fall , rogue calls the dead guy ale a maibock ; and it does imitate the german - style lager perfectly . made with rogue ' s proprietary\npacman\nale yeast , dead guy is copper honey in color with a malty aroma , rich hearty flavor , a well - balanced finish . read a review of rogue mocha porter , a top 10 fall beer . style : maibock / helles bock abv : 6 . 5 per cent price : $ 12 / six - pack\nformer ohio state coaches defend rep . jim jordan against claims he ignored sexual abuse\nthis material may not be published , broadcast , rewritten , or redistributed . \u00a92018 fox news network , llc . all rights reserved . all market data delayed 20 minutes .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 transitional / / en\ntake hwy 36 . turn onto barbee rd . the visitor center is located on the left . parking is available in a lot to the right .\nvisitors can sample our beers , ales and root beer at the tasting bar , purchase six packs or 1 / 2 - gallon containers to go .\nsweeping views of the tammany trace hiking trail are visible from two separate dining rooms , one of which can be booked for private parties . patrons seated in the main dining room can also view our original 15 - barrel brew - house and speak directly to our brew pub brewers .\nwe are privately owned and operated by local shareholders , many who have been with us since day one .\nobviously i enjoy the beer but really enjoy the family feel . even being an employee not based in louisiana it always feels like coming home when i make a trip back to the brewery .\nwe take care of our employees every way we can with comprehensive benefits , unique perks , and free beer .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\n, por amor a ellxs , karomx , instituto de cocina y reposteria boutique , mi libro de ideas , aprendiendo con mary , frase juvenil , alma tur y younique , omar mixtega , david nostas\nel buscapersonas\n, telever , productos naturales , reynolds m\u00e9xico , mermaidmortem , peri\u00f3dico el debate , gylo ' s system , vice en espa\u00f1ol , lulu , la gu\u00eda del var\u00f3n , casas jarochas inmobiliaria , the earth , naran xadul , sal\u00f3n coco splash , autotianguis diaz miron , poblado 3 , tres valles , veracruz . , x - e - u noticias , la mujer de proverbios , centro fiver , de mam\u00e1 a mam\u00e1 , xeu noticias\nbrewers : discover our brewer resources here . are you affiliated with this brewery ?\nsubscribe to our newsletter , ratebeer weekly , a must for understanding new people , places and beers in worldwide craft culture .\n2000 - 2018 \u00a9 ratebeer , llc . all rights reserved . privacy policy | terms of service\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml + rdfa 1 . 0 / / en\nurltoken\norganized by former harpoon brewery ceo rich doyle and backed with capital from private equity firm friedman , fleisher & lowe , enjoy beer will offer business services and capital to partner breweries in addition to an acquisition platform .\nenjoy beer ' s goal , said doyle , is to create partnerships with additional top craft brewers who wish to preserve their local independence , while gaining shared resources in areas such as marketing , sales , purchasing , logistics , and finance in order to compete with large - scale corporate competitors .\nadds doyle , \u201cenjoy beer will pioneer a new model in the industry , and together , we will help these independent companies compete at the next level by expanding their resources and their reach . \u201d\ncraft beers accounted for 11 % of u . s . beer sales volume in 2014 , marking the first time that segment reached the double - digit mark , according to an annual industry report ."]}
{"id": 54569, "summary": [{"text": "silly putty is a toy based on silicone polymers that have unusual physical properties .", "topic": 8}, {"text": "it bounces , but it breaks when given a sharp blow , and it can also flow like a liquid .", "topic": 5}, {"text": "it contains a viscoelastic liquid silicone , a type of non-newtonian fluid , which makes it act as a viscous liquid over a long time period but as an elastic solid over a short time period .", "topic": 24}, {"text": "it was originally created during research into potential rubber substitutes for use by the united states in world war ii .", "topic": 33}, {"text": "the name silly putty is a trademark of crayola llc ; the company 's factory is based in easton , pennsylvania .", "topic": 38}, {"text": "other names are used to market similar substances from other manufacturers . ", "topic": 36}], "title": "silly putty", "paragraphs": ["lawoho floam slime mud , silly putty soft slime putty hand mud stress relief sludge . . .\nuse silly putty as a\ncement\nto build a straw structure . what properties of silly putty\u00ae make it a good building material ? what properties of silly putty\u00ae make it a bad building material ?\nhow strong is silly putty\u00ae ? place differently - weighted objects on top of a ball of silly putty\u00ae . examine and discuss the effects .\nnow let ' s find out how to get silly putty out of clothes .\n5 . silly putty is now owned by the company that makes crayola crayons .\nbecause the ink is a solid , silly putty is able to pick it up .\nmissing some dice from a board game ? silly putty will work in a pinch .\nalign and test cat scanners . silly putty\u2019s specific gravity is similar to human flesh .\nremove pet hair from clothes and furniture . roll silly putty into a ball , flatten it into a pancake , and use it to pat hair - covered furniture . the hairs stick to the silly putty . you\u2019ll have furry silly putty , but a clean couch .\npeter c . l . hodgson , marketer of silly putty , dies at age 64 .\n1 / 72 tank , airbrush , masking , sd . kfz . 251 , silly putty\nathletes use silly putty to strengthen their grip\u2014a practice popularized by famous football player raymond barry .\nlift dirt from car seats . mold silly putty into whatever shape best fits into crevices .\nclean a lipstick stain from clothes . flatten a ball of silly putty into a pancake , and use it to pat the lipstick stain , which will come up into the silly putty .\nmy daughter loved the silly putty - brought back lots of memories from my ole school days .\nstrengthen hands and forearm muscles . squeeze silly putty for ten minutes every day in each hand .\ntoday carrie of a little learning for two is sharing 21 activity ideas for playing ( and learning ) with silly putty or therapy putty .\nthe columbus zoo in ohio once used silly putty to make molds of gorilla paws for educational purposes . no word on whether the animals enjoyed playing with silly putty as much as their human counterparts .\njaysle liquid glass putty crystal transparent clear putty relaxing fun toy for kids . . .\nsilly putty .\nhow products are made . . retrieved july 09 , 2018 from urltoken urltoken\nsilly putty : it ' s almost 50 ! it ' s still silly ! and it still sells !\nthe courant , august 2 , 1995 .\nsilly putty doesn\u2019t lift modern newsprint . : ( methinks some sad sad adultitis afflicted person invented modern newsprint .\nhelmenstine , anne marie \u201csilly putty chemistry\u201d about . com . \u00ad\u00ad2012 . web . 27 september . 2012 .\njonathan coleman and his son compare graphene - infused silly putty ( left ) with the unadulterated kids stuff .\nscientists in ireland are using a rather unexpected material to make an extremely sensitive pressure detector : silly putty .\ncopyright \u00a9 1995 - 2018 joey green .\nsilly putty\nis a registered trademark of crayola llc .\nthere are other uses of silly putty\u00ae . at home , it can be used to pick up dirt and lint . silly putty\u00ae in various strengths is used to help people build up hand muscles after injuries . because silly putty\u00ae adheres well , it was also used by apollo astronauts to hold tools in zero - gravity !\nchase , r .\nsilly putty ' s turning 50 .\nminneapolis star tribune , september 16 , 1998\nin 2000 , a metallic silly putty was introduced to celebrate the toy ' s 50th anniversary and the millennium .\nstop a small machine part from rattling . wrap silly putty as a buffer between two pieces of rattling metal .\nearl warrick at dow corning , and roy mcgregor also claim they invented silly putty before wright . indeed , they did independently invent silly putty . however , wright is still considered to have been the first to invent the putty , including by crayola who now owns the brand .\nsilly putty turns 50 in 2000 and a special commemorative product will be introduced . silly putty remains a classic toy that appeals to any age group and will continue to provide fun for many throughout the twenty - first century and beyond .\nin 1951 , the korean war almost put silly putty out of business as the government put restrictions on raw materials .\nclean ink and ribbon fiber from typewriter keys . roll silly putty into a ball and press into the typewriter keys .\nscience writer brian clegg , revealing how silly putty is not so silly , through the versatile chemistry of its compound , polydimethylsiloxane . now next week , simon cotton gets your pulse racing .\npink papaya magic putty - the magic unicorn putty is a pink glitter modelling clay f . . .\nsilly putty was discovered in 1943 by james wright who mixed boric acid and silicone oil together . it was introduced to the public in 1950 by peter hodgson . crayola acquired the exclusive manufacturing rights to silly putty in 1977 . the formulas are considered proprietary . the history of silly putty was featured on the history channel and can be viewed by clicking here .\ncalm your nerves . playing with silly putty has therapeutic value in reducing emotional pressure and calming nerves . at the 1969 woodstock music festival , medics working the first aid tents handed out silly putty to pacify anyone having a bad lsd trip .\nand huge . some 350 million silly putty eggs ( about 5 , 500 tons ) have been sold since 1950 , according to crayola , which acquired the brand in 1977 . some years ago the company sponsored a contest for the craziest uses for silly putty . among the submissions : hanging things up with silly putty and using it in place of office supplies .\nusing silly putty to lift images from the comic pages in the newspaper was one of the most popular uses in the past . today , many newspapers use a \u201ccold\u201d printing process and news inks that do not leave an impression on the silly putty but do not despair . just pick up a pencil and draw your own words or pictures on paper and silly putty will lift off the pencil marks . stretch your silly putty and you ' ll create a funny version of your drawings .\nsilly putty was a serendipitous design that resulted from the combination of boric acid and silicone oil . the original design has not been significantly changed . even the plastic eggs in which the silly putty is packaged has remained for the original marketing campaign .\nsilly putty .\nhow products are made . . encyclopedia . com . ( july 9 , 2018 ) . urltoken\nwatch shank ' s enthralling magnetic silly putty video above , or see a version of it\nin reverse\nbelow .\nthe peachy - beige color of silly putty was the only variety on the market until 1990 when fluorescent colors were introduced .\nsilly putty is extremely pliable , so this house fell down within 5 minutes . it was impressive when it lasted though !\nadding graphene to silly putty creates a medical device : shots - health news graphene comes in sheets barely an atom thick and is extremely good at conducting electricity . by adding the unusual form of carbon to silly putty , scientists created flexible sensors .\nusing both hands grip the silly putty between your thumb and forefinger and gently pull ( be careful it can tear ) . fold the stretched putty back together and stretch again .\nsilly putty has been used to strengthen hand and forearm muscles , level the leg of a wiggly table , or even clean keyboard keys . it can remove lint from clothing and animal hair from couches . the astronauts in the apollo 8 spacecraft played with silly putty when they got bored . silly putty was also used by the columbus zoo in ohio ( 1981 ) . they used it to take hand and foot prints of gorillas . silly putty was also used to lift words and images off of newspapers .\nsilly putty - early history - this is what i know : peter c . l . hodgson obituary ( new york times )\nwe offer stain removal suggestions for both crayola and silly putty products . you can find this information by going to stain removal .\nsilly putty is one of the top - selling children\u2019s toys of all time . however , the ooey - gooey substance isn\u2019t just for kids . here are 15 facts about silly putty that prove it\u2019s a true product of american ingenuity\u2014not just a petty plaything .\naccording to crayola , more than 300 million eggs of silly putty have been sold since 1950 . that\u2019s 4500 tons of goo !\ntake a trip down memory lane with silly putty . reconnect with the joy of childhood and experience the fun of stress relief .\nmake a silly putty\u00ae tower or sculpture and let it sit undisturbed for a couple of hours . does it hold its shape ?\nas described in a\ndo - it - yourself\nvideo from 2011 , the odd putty itself can be created by simply adding ferric iron oxide powder to regular silly putty . after this material is added , the putty becomes ferromagnetic .\nin february 1950 , hodgson took silly putty to the international toy fair in new york , but most people there did not see potential for the new toy . luckily , hodgson did manage to get silly putty stocked at both nieman - marcus and doubleday bookstores .\nbecause the graphite from the pencil is solid , and stays on top of the paper , the silly putty can pick it up .\nin 1977 , binney & smith inc . , the crayola crayon company , acquired the rights to silly putty and continues to sell it today ( see how it is processed ) . in march 2001 , silly putty was inducted into the toy hall of fame . even chemical and engineering news , the weekly news magazine of the american chemical society , wrote a story for the 50th anniversary of silly putty .\n11 . cold putty play keep your putty in the fridge to add extra sensory value to play time during summer .\nartist george horner\u2019s paintings are produced on an unusual canvas : large swaths of silly putty . these playful works sell for thousands of dollars .\nin 1957 , kids could watch silly putty t . v . commercials that were strategically placed during the howdy doody show and captain kangaroo .\nas you can see , silly putty encouraged my kids to explore and be creative . i loved seeing their fascination with this pliable dough .\nretrieve small items from crevices . use silly putty to pick up small , dropped items like beads , or get them out of crevices .\nfor stress relief with hand exercises , remove silly putty from the egg and warm for a few seconds in the palm of your hand .\na number of ingredients go into making silly putty : by weight , 65 % of it is a compound called polydimethylsiloxane , but colouring agents are also included to give the wide range of colours that the putty comes in . it\u2019s the polydimethylsiloxane ( pdms for short ) that\u2019s a large contributor to the strange properties of silly putty , however .\nsilly putty was cemented as a truly classic toy when it was inducted into the national toy hall of fame in rochester , ny in 2001 .\nhmmm\u2026on the photo shoot i did , the silly putty transferred the comics just fine . although the paper may have been a few years old .\nsilly putty was first sold in 1950 for $ 1 . today , it retails for the same price \u2014but don\u2019t think you\u2019re scoring the same deal as your parents or grandparents . silly putty eggs used to contain 1 - ounce lumps . now , they hold less than . 5 ounces .\nin 1968 , the apollo 8 crew took silly putty with them into space , using the substance to tack down materials in zero - gravity .\ncredit for the invention of silly putty is disputed , however , although dr . warrick always maintained that he and a colleague at dow corning , rob roy mcgregor , received a patent before james wright , a researcher at general electric . g . e . also claims credit for silly putty .\noriginal silly putty egg offers the same bouncy , elastic compound that has captivated kids since 1950 . packed in an egg - shaped container , this tan - colored silly putty lets kids mold , stretch , and play to their imagination ' s content . there is a minimum order quantity of 3 .\ngeneral electric then sent out the silly putty prototype to several engineers to see if they could find any use for the material . no one did .\nbuoyed by this resurgence in the toy\u2019s popularity , the company introduced changeable silly putty in 1995 . this version upped the fun quotient by changing color based on the warmth of the user\u2019s hands . metallic gold silly putty soon followed , just in time to celebrate the toy\u2019s 50 th golden anniversary in 2000 .\nthough silly putty is particularly popular with children , college students have recently taken a renewed interest . new uses will continue to be created and the artist community may find silly putty a medium they can ' t resist . at least one sculptor already is selling his creations for several thousand dollars a piece .\nsilly putty\u00ae was invented by james wright , a researcher at general electric who was working on synthetic rubber substitutes in world war ii . mixing silicone oil with boric acid made the first silly putty\u00ae substance , and although it didn ' t work as a synthetic rubber , it did make a great toy !\ninterestingly , silly putty dissolves in alcohol . because of this , alcohol - based hand sanitizer is often the best way to get the putty out of hair or clothing . wd - 40 also works well for this .\namong a lot of other things , silly putty makes a great fire starter as it burns fairly easily and slowly , as well as gets white hot .\nfix a wobbly table . place a piece of silly putty under the short leg to balance the table ( unless the table is sitting on carpet ) .\n10 . putty play scenes smooth putty across a tray or bench top to use as a base for lego or other figurine play .\nwhich might be the whole point . the fact that silly putty has no purpose encourages experimentation . and that , said national museum of play chief curator christopher bensch , is one reason silly putty has endured for so long .\nthere ' s just a pleasurable , tactile quality to stretching it ,\nhe said .\nif it ' s a rainy day and you need something to keep the kids amused , silly putty is one of those great things .\na few months later , a reporter for the new yorker stumbled across silly putty at a doubleday bookstore and took home an egg . fascinated , the writer wrote an article in the\ntalk of the town\nsection that appeared on august 26 , 1950 . immediately , orders for silly putty started pouring in .\nmore than 300 million silly putty eggs have been sold since the product burst upon the toy scene in 1950 . by 1960 , it was a worldwide phenomenon .\nthough hodgson introduced silly putty at the international toy fair in new york in february of 1950 , it was not until several months later when an article appeared in the new yorker magazine that sales took off . initially , its market as a novelty item was 80 % adult . however , by 1955 silly putty was most popular with kids ages six to 12 years old . six years later , silly putty was introduced to the soviet union , followed by europe , where it was a hit in germany , switzerland , the netherlands , and italy . by the time hodgson died in 1976 , silly putty had made him a multi - millionaire .\nhodgson decided to re - name the goo \u201csilly putty\u201d and sell it on his own . but it wasn\u2019t just whimsy that drove hodgson to package silly putty in plastic eggs\u2014it was also timing . spring was arriving , hodgson needed a promotional hook , and what would sell a new toy better than a commercial holiday like easter ?\nwhy did a blob of goo become one of the most popular toys for children and adults in the 1950s ? for hodgson , silly putty offered a release from emotional stress . \u201cit means five minutes of escape from neurosis . it means not having to worry about korea or family difficulties , \u201d hodgson told the new yorker . spread silly putty on a newspaper and the ink sticks to it , the text mirrored . pull and stretch the putty , and the headlines wiggle and zigzag . silly putty is a toylike artifact from an era in need of distraction .\nsince\nbouncing putty\ndidn ' t describe all of the putty ' s unusual and entertaining attributes , hodgson thought hard about what to call the substance . after much contemplation and numerous options suggested , he decided to name the goo\nsilly putty\nand to sell each egg for $ 1 .\nsilly putty became as historically relevant as judy garland\u2019s iconic ruby slippers after a sampling of the brand\u2019s products were added to the national museum of american history\u2019s permanent collections . according to museum archivist john a . fleckner , he chose to include silly putty because it\u2019s \u201ca case study of invention , business and entrepreneurship , and longevity .\njonathan coleman and his son compare graphene - infused silly putty ( left ) with the unadulterated kids stuff . naoise culhane / amber center , trinity college dublin hide caption\nhowever , the viscoelasticity of pdms alone isn\u2019t enough to account for silly putty\u2019s oddities . another ingredient in the mix , boric acid , also makes a decisive contribution . the pdms chains in silly putty end in oh groups . the boric acid can react with these to form transient boron - mediated linkages between different polymer chains . these \u2018crosslinks\u2019 help hold the putty together , and also contribute to its properties .\nhodgson employed students from yale university to package one - ounce balls of silly putty in colorful plastic eggs selling for $ 1 . silly putty was officially unveiled at the international toy fair in new york in february 1950 . unfortunately , it failed to generate significant interest , forcing hodgson to continue to stump for retail outlets on his own .\na proud inductee into the national toy hall of fame , silly putty has captured kids ' curiosity for generations with its versatile physical properties . whether you ' re a curious kid or a nostalgic kid - at - heart who is looking for something to fidget with , silly putty is sure to deliver near - endless fun and fascination .\nthe magnet used in the video is likely quite strong , dourmashkin said :\nthe putty is also magnetized and the magnetic field strength of the putty is strongest inside the putty . so the ferromagnet is sucked into the region of greater field strength , which is inside the putty .\nthe final product is great ! it can copy newspaper print and bounces when you roll it up into a ball , just like the original store - bought silly putty .\nthe origins of this rubber - like substance date back to a time when the u . s . faced a major crisis . find out how silly putty was invented .\ncompletely encase your thumb with the silly putty , wiggle it off , seal the end and press it down . the satisfying pop that fills the room is incredibly addicting .\none of his students had this funny idea : what if we mix graphene , with its electrical properties , with the silly putty and its strange bouncy , runny properties .\nin your notebook , compare the physical qualities of your putty to the commercial putty as well the results of the tests on each . provide an explanation for the behaviors you observe in each test for the putty samples .\npull the putty out of the mixing bowl and set it on a paper towel . knead the putty in your hands for five to ten minutes .\nif , like me , you were a child in the 1960s , one of the must - have toys was silly putty , originally known , rather unfortunately , in the uk as potty putty . like custard and ketchup , these balls of rubbery gel were , in fact , made up of a non - newtonian fluid \u2013 in the case of the silly putty a viscoelastic substance that would , with time , flow like a very sticky liquid , but that became an elastic solid under pressure , so that you could bounce it like a ball . the compound behind silly putty\u2019s unusual characteristics is polydimethylsiloxane .\nonce my son discovered this , the pencil grip was no more . he laughed and giggled as he pulled off chunks of silly putty until only a little blue nubbins remained .\np . s . silly putty is also one of the new cool things that you can add to a build - your - own adultitis first aid kit . build yours today !\na restriction on silicone during the korean war meant that hodgson had to stop making silly putty for a few years . business suffered , but sales picked up once the fighting ended .\nthe silly putty collection tells many fascinating stories about how this unusual product became an american phenomenon ,\nsaid john a . fleckner , chief archivist at the museum , when it was added to the museum ' s collection .\nwe are interested in this collection because silly putty is a case study of invention , business and entrepreneurship , and longevity .\na dash of graphene can transform the stretchy goo known as silly putty into a pressure sensor able to monitor a human pulse or even track the dainty steps of a small spider .\nwhat little waste is produced is recycled back into the mixing process . since it must be safe for child ' s play , the material used to make silly putty is nontoxic .\nsilly putty was one of the things taken into lunar orbit in 1968 during the apollo 8 mission . they principally used it to secure tools in place so they wouldn\u2019t float away .\na general electric engineer named james wright is generally credited as the creator of silly putty , making the discovery of the substance in 1943 when he combined boric acid and silicone oil .\nalthough it is by no means the only substance in silly putty , with the main component being dimethylsiloxane , pdms remains the substance that defines its behaviour . the product was originally developed following the rubber shortage during the second world war when many synthetic alternatives were researched , though it was not until the 1960s that both silly putty and pdms began to be widely available .\nthe eight million units produced in 1998 is four times what was produced in 1987 . binney & smith , the maker of crayola products who has manufactured silly putty since 1977 , added four fluorescent colors in 1990\u2014magenta , orange , green , and yellow . a market study at this time showed that nearly 70 % of american households had purchased silly putty at some time .\nthe toy that proved popular with adults as a stress reliever even joined the space race . the apollo 8 astronauts carried silly putty in sterling - silver eggs on their 1968 lunar orbit .\nin 1991 ,\nglow in the dark\nwas introduced , though classic silly putty has remained the best seller . most silly putty is still packaged in plastic eggs . each egg contains 0 . 47 oz ( 13 . 5 g ) and sells for about $ 1 . 00 . binney & smith produces more than 12 , 000 eggs or 300 lb ( 136 . 2 kg ) each day . more than 300 million eggs\u2014or 4 , 000 tons of silly putty\u2014have been sold since 1950 , which is enough to stretch around the earth nearly three times .\ntoday , silly putty continues to amuse and entertain . up next , we ' ll take a closer look at its unusual properties and how they can lead to a contradiction in terms .\nsilly putty is touted as a grip enhancer , used , binney & smith says , by athletes to increase hand strength . the company adds that it is recommended by many therapists as a stress reliever . but silly putty no longer lives up to my expectations for its primary function . it seems that changes in printing inks and processes - - not , as many believe , in the putty - - have limited its ability to pick up newspaper images .\nmy 12 year old daughter is very happy with this putty , thank you .\nthese colors really stand out ! express yourself with our primary thinking putty collection .\nour tool , containing silly putty enclosed by a thin rubber diaphragm , slowly moves over the surface of the mirror while simultaneously rapidly orbiting around itself . the silly putty is stiff over the quick period of the orbit , which smooths out small - scale irregularities in the mirror surface . over the longer time it takes to move across the mirror , the silly putty flows easily , so the tool always matches the surface\u2019s shape . as a result , it removes glass at a predictable rate and in a predictable pattern that doesn\u2019t vary as it moves across the mirror .\nafter hodgson passed away in 1976 , binney & smith , the company behind the crayola brand , acquired the rights to silly putty in 1977 . a scant ten years later , sales of the product exceeded 2 million eggs annually . around 1990 , silly putty also began to be sold in multiple colors , including a glow - in - the - dark version released in 1991 .\nsilly putty eventually found more practical uses . according to a 1990 new york times article it has the same density as human flesh , and for a time doctors used it to safely test and align x - ray computed tomography machines . the substance\u2019s unique properties also mimic the plasticity of plate tectonics : geologists can show students how the earth\u2019s crust moves using models made from silly putty .\ndr . earl l . warrick , one of the scientists who claimed credit for the creation of the ubiquitous plaything silly putty , died last friday at his home in loma linda , calif .\nbut silly putty really took off once the savvy marketing man identified a more lucrative customer base : children . hodgson created a tv ad campaign for silly putty that\u2019s today credited as one of the first commercials for kids . the strategy paid off ; when hodgson died in 1976 , his estate was worth $ 140 million . today , it would be worth close to $ 590 million .\ni remember my awe when my dad showed me this trick the first time . simply press it on the page and the newsprint makes a perfect imprint . a little word of warning though . i found that the dollar store brand of silly putty doesn\u2019t produce a very clear image . if you really want to show kids the silly putty copy ability , i suggest buying brand name .\ndemonstrate elastomeric properties . if you rip silly putty apart quickly , it acts as a brittle object and fractures . if you pull it slowly , it acts as a maleable object and elongates .\nbut those uses weren ' t really all that silly . after all , the apollo 8 astronauts tried it .\nearlier this year , an announcement came across the news wires that silly putty is celebrating its 50th year . an image immediately came to mind , and i can see it as clearly today as i could in person 35 years ago : that hard , dark brown spot in the old burgundy - colored carpeting on the floor of the basement playroom . i ' m positive it was silly putty .\nfrom there , there was no end to the popularity of silly putty . children continue to play with the simple gob of goo often referred to as the\ntoy with one moving part .\nmake homemade silly putty ! \u201c oddesy\u201d [ serial online ] october 2011 ; 20 ( 8 ) : 23 . available from : science reference center , ipswitch , ma . accessed september 27 , 2012\nit was a runaway hit and made a millionaire of mr . hodgson ; ms . fallgatter soon dropped out of the business . ( today , silly putty is sold by binney & smith , the maker of crayola crayons , which picked up the putty product through an acquisition . )\nthe researchers mixed graphene flakes , roughly 20 atomic layers thick and up to 800 nanometers long , with homemade silly putty , a silicone polymer , to produce dark grey g - putty that conducted electricity . crucially , its electrical resistance changed dramatically when the researchers applied even tiny amounts of pressure . the putty was at least ten times more sensitive than other nanocomposite sensors .\nilc magnetic putty playdough creative magnet toy slime stress reliever for kids and . . .\nsilly putty , one of the most popular toys of the 20th century , was invented accidentally . find out what a war , an indebted advertising consultant , and a ball of goo have in common .\nsilly putty ' s birth began as an accident . during wwii , rubber materials became scarce after japan invaded territories that exported rubber goods and so the government funded research to find a synthetic rubber compound .\nstretch your imagination with silly putty \u2012 the crazy compound that bounces , molds , stretches , snaps , and more ! a classic that\u2019s been around since the 1950s , silly putty has put smiles on the faces of kids around the globe . with a little egg of our stretchy goo in your hand , you can count on hours of fun alone or with friends . and adults \u2012 don\u2019t think you\u2019ve outgrown the use of silly putty in your hectic life ! our pliable putty is the perfect stress relief . simply ball it up and squeeze in your hands when you need to usher in a little calm throughout your day . whether you prefer the nostalgia of the old school original silly putty egg or our updated offerings , such as the glow - in - the - dark or glitter formulas , we\u2019ve got an egg fit for everyone ! pick one or buy in bulk today and let the stretchy fun begin !\nin 1950 , the new yorker ran an article about silly putty and hodgson was flooded with orders \u2014 250 , 000 of them . when hodgson died , he left behind an estate of $ 140 million .\nsilly putty ( or science putty , as it\u2019s sometimes referred to ) is an odd material . stretch it slowly and it happily deforms , and can be molded very easily . however , pull it apart with enough force and it\u2019ll snap clean in two . it flows imperceptibly slowly , as if it were a thick liquid , but when rolled up into a ball will bounce if thrown at a hard surface . a closer look at the chemicals that make up silly putty can help us explain this strange behaviour .\nsilly putty acts mainly as a viscous liquid , though it can have properties of an elastic solid , too . it acts mainly as a viscous or viscoelastic liquid , though it can have properties of an elastic solid , too . silly putty is made primarily of polydimethylsiloxane ( pdms ) . there are bonds within the polymer , but hydrogen bonds are the bonds that are between the molecules . the hydrogen bonds can be readily broken . when small amounts of stress are slowly applied to the putty , only a few of the bonds are broken . when a few bonds are broken , the putty flows . when more stress is applied quickly , some bonds break , causing the putty to tear .\nspray wd - 40 on any remaining putty and let it stand for a few minutes .\nmomola glitter sequins color mixing slime squishy putty scented non toxic - no bora . . .\nhi there ! thanks for the tips . i\u2019m trying to use silly putty to mask out teeth on a jawset sculpt , the trouble i\u2019m having is that if i push the putty down on one side of the tooth it pops out on the other . any ideas on how to make it behave ?\ndrop a ball of silly putty and it bounces . throw it from a roof and it shatters into pieces . pull it apart , and it stretches . hit it with a hammer and it keeps its shape .\nthough this\nswallowing\nactually takes quite a bit of time ( as seen in a recent magnetic silly putty time - lapse ) , shanks sped up the footage to show the process in its entirety . fascinating .\nplease note : at first , the putty is not magnetically charged . to activate , use the included magnet to align the putty ' s magnetic forces . hold the magnet to the putty for 5 seconds . once it ' s charged , watch your putty be attracted to or be repelled from the magnet ! made with silicone - based inert non - toxic synthetic rubber ; contains no latex / wheat compounds . due to materials used , this is a firmer putty . putty shipped in cold weather should be brought up to room temperature before manipulating . please note : putty takes a little playing with to warm and soften . may feel tough to start .\nthe full story of silly putty ' s origins (\nsilly putty , now a classic ,\nall about / silicone products , dec . 29 ) is one of the zaniest chapters in the history of the general electric research laboratory , and offered some welcome relief from the feverish activity of world war ii . i was not a participant but i was privy to the details because of my work in the lab ' s pilot plant .\nafter failing as a rubber substitute , silly putty became an american icon on par with comic - book hero batman . by the end of the 1960s the toy\u2019s popularity had carried it behind the iron curtain and into space .\nthe process for making silly putty is relatively simple and involves only a few steps . after the raw materials are checked to make sure they meet specifications , they are weighed in the appropriate amounts to make up a batch .\nthe properties of pdms are partly responsible for silly putty\u2019s properties . it\u2019s what\u2019s known as a viscoelastic solid . this basically means that it is capable of flowing like a liquid in some cases , but behaves like an elastic solid in others . the polymer chains are quite flexible , and when they are particularly long , as in the case of silly putty , they can become loosely entangled around one - another . this is what causes pdms\u2019s viscoelasticity .\nzfdz 5 pack fluffy slime galaxy easter egg slime putty stress relief toy sludge toy . . .\nsilly putty was purchased by binney & smith , best known for their crayola brand , in 1977 , a year after hodgson died . by the time of his death in 1976 , hodgson\u2019s net worth was around $ 140 million .\nwe want to have fun with our kids ! however , when summer hits , so do the expenses . kids activities are pricey , but entertainment doesn\u2019t need to be pricey . these easy silly putty activities will do the trick !\nmade with micron - sized iron - based particles , this charged - up putty has magnetic powers .\nthe putty is fun to play with like play doh but it is magnet and can move around .\nthe girls roll their putty into \u2018snakes\u2019 and then twist these into other shapes to help develop dexterity .\nwith two children on the autism spectrum if there is one thing that has been tried and tested thoroughly in our family it would be therapy tools . while there are many that we find useful there is one that stands out as a firm favourite and that is therapy putty . therapy putty is a silicone based putty available in different resistance levels \u2013 colour coded according to how firm or soft the putty is . we use therapy putty in many different ways to address a variety of skill building and sensory needs ; not only is it portable , inexpensive and relatively mess free , it is also a lot of fun to work and play with . plus you can make your own silly putty using this recipe to use in these activities as well .\nin 2000 , silly putty was inducted into the national toy hall of fame in salem , oregon . the pink \u201csolid liquid\u201d still comes in an egg but with a new variety of colors that include glow - in - the - dark .\nwhen the putty is slowly molded , the crosslinks have time to break and reform at different points in the polymer chains . this means we are able to see the viscous flow of the putty . however , when the putty is pulled with suitable force , the crosslinks do not have time to break and reform , so elastic behaviour is seen . with suitable force exerted , the putty can even be shattered .\ngeneric\nsilly putty\n( can ' t technically be called silly putty as that is a trademark owned by binny & smith ) is still produced by dow corning as dow corning 3179 dilatant compound ( msds ) . there is more in that little plastic egg than the cross - linked polymethylsiloxane polymer . additives are used to make the gooey polymer into the toy with which we are all familiar ( fact sheet , ingredients list ) . you can buy this generic material in bulk for $ 400 / 50 pounds from dow corning or 5 pound bulk . it costs about $ 67 . 75 / pound out of the egg . so what do you do with 50 pounds of silly putty ? watch this video to find out .\nhodgson loved toys and had a good sense of what might appeal to both adults and children . when fallgatter stopped carrying what she called \u201cbouncing putty , \u201d hodgson jumped at the opportunity . he borrowed money to pay for a shipment of putty from the general electric lab where wright had first made it and bought the production rights . hodgson renamed it silly putty and sold it in one - ounce portions inside small plastic eggs in time for easter in 1950 . the putty sold modestly at first , though eventually hodgson convinced doubleday and nieman - marcus bookstores to stock it .\nsilly putty was an accidental invention during the second world war . this rubber - like substance will mold into millions of shapes and even bounce ! make your own using only two household supplies for a project that\u2019s also a great chemistry or history lesson !\nbinney & smith\u2014the easton , penn . - based company that invented the now - eponymous crayola crayon\u2014purchased silly putty a year after hodgson\u2019s death . ( today , the company goes by crayola llc . ) the two products are manufactured in the same factory .\nsilly putty , marked as\nthe real solid liquid ,\nwas at first considered a novelty item ( i . e . a toy for adults ) . however , by 1955 the market shifted and the toy became a huge success with children .\noriginally you could use silly putty to copy text from comics and newspapers and the like . this isn\u2019t always true today due to a change in the inking process , specifically , the switch from petroleum based to soy - based inks in many newspapers .\nin 1949 , ( 4 years after the war ended ) a man named peter hodgson had an idea . his idea was to put the goo into plastic eggs and named it\nsilly putty . after borrowing $ 147 . 00 , he did just that . he then began selling it as a toy , first to adults , then several years later to children . silly putty , the amazing , stretching , bouncing ball of goo , became a fad that has been around for more than 40 years .\nwith that endorsement in the new yorker , interest in silly putty skyrocketed . arnold clark received more than a quarter - million orders in three days , and hodgson ' s great gamble had paid off . the soft , malleable material soon became a fixture in homes across north america and eventually - - the world . when hodgson passed away in 1976 , silly putty was being sold throughout the united states and 22 other countries , with annual sales exceeding $ 5 million [ sources : haynes , mcfadden ] .\nhodgson remained enamored with the product\u2019s sales potential . despite being $ 12 , 000 in debt , he borrowed an addition $ 147 to buy a large quantity of the putty from general electric . after deliberating over a variety of names for the substance , he settled on silly putty , a name that he felt best reflected the novelty toy\u2019s unusual and entertaining attributes .\nbefore photoshop , crafty kids could digitally manipulate and distort images by placing silly putty over newspaper , lifting it off , and transferring the ink onto a new surface . sadly , this is no longer the case ; today\u2019s newspapers are printed using nontransferable ink .\n9 . ice mould shapes push putty into chocolate or ice moulds to create shapes for use in play scenes . the action of pushing the putty into the moulds and then extracting it is a great skill building activity .\nhodgson caught his big break when a new yorker reporter went to a doubleday bookstore to pick up a book and instead found silly putty . the reporter wrote a short article praising hodgson and his toy in the august 26 , 1950 , issue of the magazine . suddenly everyone in the country had to have silly putty . within a year hodgson had sold millions of his plastic eggs , and annual sales went on to exceed $ 5 million in the 1970s . television ads further cemented the toy as a national phenomenon .\npeter c . l . hodgson , sr . , an advertising and marketing executive who turned a seemingly useless silicone substance into an international craze called silly putty died of a heart attack yesterday at his home in madison , conn . he was 64 years old .\nin 1968 , apollo 8 astronauts took silly putty to lunar orbit with them in a specially crafted sterling - silver egg . it amused the bored crew , but the toy also had a practical purpose : it was used to hold down tools in zero gravity .\nby the 1960s , silly putty was becoming popular worldwide and was sold in russia and europe . it even went to the moon with the apollo 8 astronauts , in sterling silver eggs , reportedly to alleviate boredom and to help fasten down tools in zero gravity .\nalthough silly putty is very stretchy , it also breaks cleanly and , strangely enough , even shatters if hit with enough force . in 1989 , a graduate student at alfred university in new york state dropped a 100 - pound ball of silly putty from the roof of a campus building to see what would happen : would it bounce , break , or just turn into a giant pancake ? the massive ball dropped , bounced about eight feet into the air , and then shattered when it hit the ground the second time !\nturns out making a composite material using graphene and silly putty gives you a new material that is still runny and bouncy , but now conducts electricity and is extremely sensitive to pressure . press on it just the tiniest amount , and you change its electrical resistance .\nwhat pink substance is a toy , a stress reliever and can be used to clean a computer keyboard ? silly putty of course , an icon of american pop culture . it is the classic toy with only \u201cone moving part\u201d that comes in a plastic egg .\nsilly putty was a welcome , almost necessary , companion to the sunday comics . after kneading the pliable ball , you could smash it down on the newspaper page and then lift it off with the comics ' mirror image on the putty . careful stretching could then alter the features of any comic strip character . this process was repeated over and over again to great amusement .\nduring the exercises focus on the feel of the putty and the movement of your hands to relax your mind .\njames wright , the man who was awarded the patent in 1943 , discovered that reacting boric acid with silicone oil would produce a gooey , bouncy material with several unique properties . although it never became a suitable rubber substitute , it eventually become known as silly putty .\nmix 1 part liquid starch to 2 parts glue . whatever amount of liquid starch you use , double that amount for the glue . we used 1 / 4 cup of starch and 1 / 2 cup of glue , which made 2 large balls of silly putty .\nthe weight of each silly putty egg is controlled by sampling the extrusion process . statistical process control is also used to maintain the correct weight . in addition to being visually checked for color , sample eggs are tested for bounce , stretch , and other performance properties .\nthe first silly putty was made by mixing silicone oil with boric acid . the formula and manufacturing process have remained essentially unchanged for 50 years - - except for added colorants to make the newer bright , glow - in - the - dark , temperature - changeable , or 50th - anniversary gold putty . more than 4 , 500 tons , or 300 million eggs , have been sold since 1950 .\nhodgson , who at the time was deeply in debt ( $ 12 , 000 ) , borrowed money to buy more of the putty and eventually the production rights , renaming it \u201csilly putty\u201d . he then hired some yale college students to take the large quantity of putty and divvy it up into one ounce red plastic egg containers , which would sell for $ 1 each . thanks in part to a \u201ctalk of the town\u201d new yorker article , as well as being debuted reasonably close to easter , which was the inspiration for packaging it in an a plastic egg , silly putty became an instant nation - wide hit selling 250 , 000 units in the first three days and around six million units in the first year at $ 1 an egg , making it one of the fastest selling toys in history .\nsilly putty was an instant success , and mr . hodgson quickly geared up to take advantage of it . in 1950 , he established arnold clark , inc . in new haven and a manufacturing plant in north branford , conn . to make and distribute the non - toxic goo .\none of the obvious ones . my son liked to throw it at the cats to chase . as a bonus , when silly putty rolls along the floor , it picks up any dirt and debris hiding out . think of it as a pre - treatment for washing the tile ."]}
{"id": 54588, "summary": [{"text": "the international wrestling association ( iwa ) was a professional wrestling promotion based in cleveland , ohio in the 1970s .", "topic": 18}, {"text": "it was founded by eddie einhorn and pedro martinez in 1975 .", "topic": 32}, {"text": "the company descended from the national wrestling federation .", "topic": 21}, {"text": "it was originally intended to be the first national wrestling promotion , but stayed primarily in the mid-atlantic region .", "topic": 18}, {"text": "einhorn offered his wrestlers more money and benefits than competing promotions , helping to lure big names such as mil mascaras ( the company 's heavyweight champion ) .", "topic": 26}, {"text": "einhorn left the promotion later that year , and johnny powers took over as booker .", "topic": 18}, {"text": "the company scaled down and stayed in virginia and north carolina .", "topic": 25}, {"text": "after losing an antitrust lawsuit against the rival jim crockett promotions , the iwa closed in 1978 . ", "topic": 14}], "title": "international wrestling association ( 1970s )", "paragraphs": ["not to be confused with international wrestling association ( puerto rico ) or international wrestling association of japan .\nin the 1970s , ron martinez introduced his friend eddie einhorn to his father pedro martinez , and the duo established the international wrestling association in 1975 as a descendant company of martinez ' s national wrestling federation . the iwa was originally intended to be the first national wrestling promotion .\nin 1964 , snyder and the bruiser renamed nwa : in\u2013the world wrestling association ( wwa ) .\nin the 1970s , ron martinez introduced his friend eddie einhorn to his father pedro martinez , and the duo established the international wrestling association in 1975 as a descendant company of martinez ' s national wrestling federation . [ 2 ] the iwa was originally intended to be the first national wrestling promotion . [ 3 ]\nin 1989 , the united states wrestling association ( uswa ) was formed by the merging of jerry jarret ' s continental wrestling association ( cwa ) and fritz von erich ' s world class championship wrestling ( wccw ) .\ninternational championship wrestling ( icw ) promotion was founded in 1978 by angelo poffo in the kentucky area .\nthe city of montreal , quebec has a rich wrestling history , served for much of the early part of the 20th century by legendary promoter eddie quinn and his\ninternational wrestling association\nbrand name .\nin the 1970s , mustang wrestling was marked by an ever - increasing participation of wrestlers in national and international competitions and by the creation of a government supported program . it was during this time that canadian wrestling adopted the international federation of associated wrestling styles rules for all levels of the sport , thus adopting the standardized wrestling rules under which international competitions are regulated . the adoption of this rule system was advantageous for many western grapplers who participated in many competitions outside the university system , including national and international competitions .\nit was sold to continental wrestling association ( cwa ) owner jerry jarrett in 1989 in his attempt to go national as the united states wrestling association ( uswa ) which lasted 8 years and failed at going national .\nwhen the nwf shut down , reynolds stepped in as play - by - play announcer for martinez ' s next endeavor , the international wrestling association , in 1975 . you can still hear him calling matches with\nwhen they joined the national wrestling association ( nwa ) it was seen as one of the most important promotions in nwa history .\nnearly 30 years ago , in a distant time when the mayaguez dominated the headlines and abc had five of the most - watched television shows in the country , the international wrestling association ( iwa ) made a short - lived bid to create a national professional wrestling promotion .\nthe idea was simple \u2014 to offer a superior product in an era when an uneasy territorial balance of power existed between the national wrestling alliance , the world wide wrestling federation , and the american wrestling association .\nstampede wrestling was found in 1948 by canadian wrestling star stu hart in the calgary - area as klondike wrestling .\nafter the national expansion of the world wrestling federation ( wwf ) and world championship wrestling ( wcw ) , the cwa left the national wrestling alliance ( nwa ) in 1989 to join the american wrestling association ( awa ) in an attempt to help them compete with the wwf and wcw . when that failed jerry jarret bought fritz von erich ' s world class wrestling association ( wcwa ) and merged it with cwa to create united states wrestling association ( uswa ) which wasn ' t a wrestling territory per se despite only promoting shows in tennessee and texas , it was jarrett ' s attempt at going national .\nthe international wrestling association ( iwa ) is a wrestling promotion in puerto rico , started in japan in 1994 by promoter victor qui\u00f1ones . the hispanic division was created in 1999 . the company was a member of the national wrestling alliance until 2001 , but again became a member in 2007 . iwa was also a wwe developmental territory from 1999 - 2001 .\nthe international wrestling association ( iwa ) was a wrestling promotion in puerto rico , started in japan in 1994 by promoter victor qui\u00f1ones . the hispanic division was created in 1999 . the company was a member of the national wrestling alliance until 2001 , but again became a member in 2007 . iwa was also a wwe developmental territory from 1999 - 2001 .\nthe international wrestling association ( iwa ) was a professional wrestling promotion in puerto rico , started in japan in 1994 by promoter victor qui\u00f1ones . the hispanic division was created in 1999 . the company was a member of the national wrestling alliance until 2001 , but again became a member in 2007 . iwa was also a wwe developmental territory from 1999 - 2001 .\nbut when he left to start up wcw in australia , he sold it to wilbur snyder and american wrestling association ( awa ) wrestler , dick the bruiser .\nthe bid to establish a national wrestling promotion in the 1970s came about because ron martinez was a basketball junkie . in pre - espn days , tvs was the major tv syndicator of college hoops , and martinez struck up a friendship with eddie einhorn , who ran the company and followed wrestling . he connected einhorn with his father , promoter pedro martinez , and they established the international wrestling alliance in 1975 .\nbeginning her professional wrestling career at just age 17 in her native australia , she would win the international wrestling association ' s womens championship four times . in 2003 , she left for the united states and trained alongside wrestlers such as elijah burke , jillian hall , christopher daniels , and claudio castignoli ( known as cesaro today in wwe ) .\npacific northwest wrestling ( pnw ) was founded 1925 by herb owen who promoted boxing and wrestling .\nbefore they joined the nwa , they were a member of international wrestling alliance ( iwa ) , a governing body created by barnett . after merging , iwa championship belts became nwa regional belts .\nthe 1970s were the golden age of armwrestling . with abc\u2019s wide world of sports airing the petaluma world\u2019s wristwrestling championship every year , millions of people discovered the sport , thousands of new armwrestlers emerged , and dozens of armwrestling organizations were formed . more people saw armwrestling on television during the \u201870s than in any decade since . by the middle of the decade , money was coming into the sport , which helped raise the level of competition even higher . but who were the very best pullers of the decade ? i decided to do some research and create a list . to develop this list , i focussed mostly on results from the major events of the era . these were the biggest tournaments , which attracted the best pullers . these include national and world championships organized by the world\u2019s wristwrestling championship ( wwc ) , the world professional armwrestling association ( wpaa ) , the world arm wrestling federation ( wawf ) , the carling o\u2019keefe world wristwrestling championships , the american armwrestling association ( aaa ) , the national arm wrestling association ( nawa ) , arm wrestling international ( awi ) , and the international federation of arm wrestlers ( ifaw ) . based on my analysis of the results i\u2019ve managed to find , in my opinion , these are the top 25 male armwrestlers / wristwrestlers of the 1970s . \u200b\nthis promotion should not be confused with another iwa , which was started up by eddie einhorn and operated in the mid 1970s . einhorn ' s iwa was arguably the first concentrated effort to create a single , nationally touring wrestling promotion , competing directly against the members of the national wrestling alliance .\ncontinental wrestling association ( cwa ) was founded in 1977 by total nonstop action wrestling ( tna ) co - founder jerry jarrett , he ran the promotion with wwe hall of famer jerry lawler . they promoted shows out of the states of tennessee and kentucky .\nthis promotion should not be confused with another iwa , which was started up by eddie einhorn and operated in the mid 1970s . einhorn ' s iwa was arguably the first concentrated effort to create a single , nationally - touring wrestling promotion , competing directly against the members of the national wrestling alliance .\nunder the guidance and leadership of coach glynn leyshon in the mid - 1960s , intercollegiate wrestling at western expanded into national and international competitions . athletes continued their training after the season ended and increasingly entered open competitions , despite their differing rules . charlie nixon and pete lockyer became the first canadian grapplers to make the leap from intercollegiate to international competitions . participating in these non - intercollegiate competitions meant that students had to cover all travel , accommodation and entry fees , which could be quite substantial . gradually the expenses for these competitions were taken over by the ontario amateur wrestling association .\nthis promotion should not be confused with another iwa , which was started up by eddie einhorn and operated in the mid - 1970s . einhorn ' s iwa was arguably the first concentrated effort to create a single , nationally - touring wrestling promotion , competing directly against the members of the national wrestling alliance .\nin 1984 , due to poor attendances , the territory was sold to jerry lawler and jerry jarret . they merged it with their continental wrestling association ( cwa ) where randy savage went on to become a star .\nheart of america sports attractions was founded in 1948 by the first ever nwa world heavyweight champion , orville brown , as the midwest wrestling association ( mwa ) . he promoted out of kansas , missouri and iowa .\nthe american wrestling association ' s ( awa ) roots go back to 1933 when it was known as the minneapolis boxing & wrestling club ( mbwc ) founded by anton stecher . in 1952 he sold part of it to wally karbo before he died in 1954 , karbo then took over the promotion with wrestling star verne gagne .\nin 2014 , christina kelley , the chief international ambassador for u . s . a . wrestling , became one of the few women allowed into a wrestling arena in iran since the 1979 islamic revolution . she said on saturday that she was frustrated by mr . trump\u2019s decision .\nin 1991 , jim cornette founded smokey mountain wrestling ( smw ) in tennessee . the last wrestling territory ever created .\nparticipation in international championships also meant that athletes needed to train throughout the year . in the early 1970s , coach leyshon created the london amateur wrestling and athletic club , now the london - western wrestling club . the primary goal of the club was to ensure that students were able to train and compete throughout the year . this club affiliation has been very positive for wrestlers and many universities have since established similar programs . watch a segment of our video interview with ray takahashi , current coach of western wrestling , as he speaks about the importance of the club affiliation .\n1954 ontario quebec athletic association champions with porter trophy . left to right : s . thompson , r . preston , e . zeigler , glynn leyshon , r . davis .\nthe iwa is probably the fastest growing promotion in puerto rico of the past few years . in recent years , it has given the island ' s long - standing promotion world wrestling council a tough competition , featuring younger local and international stars .\njackie brock - doyle , a spokeswoman for track and field\u2019s world governing body , the international association of athletics federations , said , \u201cwe clearly need to understand the implications of this new u . s . immigration policy and will be seeking assurances that it will not adversely affect\u201d the sport\u2019s world championships , scheduled to be held in eugene , ore . , in 2021 .\nprior to the 1960s , recruitment of athletes for major international competitions such as the olympics , commonwealth games , pan - am games and world championships , was done mostly through the ymcas . in the 1960s , universities that were equipped with paid coaches , excellent training facilities and regularly scheduled competitions became the primary source of high caliber athletes that would then be recruited for major international competitions .\nthe footage , including wrestling from the 1960s , 1970s , and 1980s , features matches from ( among others ) gorgeous george , classy freddie blassie , andre the giant , lex luger , junkyard dog , and ric flair . to date , none of the footage acquired from dmg has ever been released .\nmike barry , egon beiler , joe dell ' aquila , brian renken , lloyd renken and ray takahashi are some of the athletes who participated and in many cases championed major competitions in the 1970s , including ontario university athletic association and canadian interuniversity athletics union championships , canadian opens , pan - am games , world cups , commonwealth games and the olympics . during leyshon\u2019s seventeen years as coach , the team won championships in 1965 , 1969 , 1971 , 1973 , 1975 , 1978 and 1979 . with all the team\u2019s provincial , national and international success , the london free press and western ' s newspaper , campus sport , increasingly covered wrestling , thus having a direct impact on the public\u2019s support .\nat least one international olympic committee delegate criticized mr . trump\u2019s decision . the delegate , richard peterkin of st . lucia , said saturday that he considered the executive order \u201cvery , very disappointing . \u201d\nthere\u2019s no doubt that wrestling remains one of the world\u2019s most popular sports , contested at the olympics every four years , with participants from all over the world . at ubc , wrestling had its peak back in the 1970s . with a strong varsity program , the team was one of the best in canada . unfortunately in 1986 , its varsity status was stripped due to lack of funding .\nworld class championship wrestling ( wccw ) was founded in 1960 by fritz von erich as nwa big time wrestling ( nwa : btw ) .\nin 1980 , because of ron ' s brother robert ' s lazy booking , most of the wrestlers left for angelo poffo ' s promotion , international championship wrestling ( icw ) , leading fuller to sell the knoxville part of the promotion to jim crockett promotions ( jcp ) .\npresident trump\u2019s ban on visitors from seven predominantly muslim nations could have a wide impact on international sports , including jeopardizing a warm relationship between the united states and iran in wrestling competitions and threatening the chances of los angeles hosting the 2024 summer olympics and of the united states securing soccer\u2019s 2026 world cup .\nbecause of the decline in territorial wrestling at the time , smw had a working agreement with the world wrestling federation ( wwf ) . many who wrestled in smw would become stars in the late 90 ' s in the wwf , world championship wrestling ( wcw ) and extreme championship wrestling ( ecw ) .\nall - star wrestling ( asw ) was founded in 1960 by rod fenton as a successor to his big time wrestling ( btw ) promotion in vancouver .\nthe legendary feud between the von erich ' s and the freebird ' s were a staple of the era . following the death of one of their top stars , gino hernandez , and nwa world heavyweight champion ric flair no longer being booked in wccw they withdrew from the national wrestling alliance ( nwa ) in 1986 and changed their named to world class wrestling association ( wcwa ) .\n11 years ago today , wwe announces they have acquired the world class championship wrestling and stampede wrestling libraries . this makes the world ' s largest wrestling video library even larger , giving wwe an estimated 100 , 000 total hours of content .\nin 1972 , legendary japanese wrestler giant baba left the japan pro wrestling alliance ( jpwa ) and created his own promotion\u2013all japan pro wrestling ( ajpw ) in tokyo .\nbill watts saw what the world wrestling federation ( wwf ) was doing and decided he wanted the company to go national under the united wrestling federation ( uwf ) .\nwhat became known as extreme championship wrestling ( ecw ) was founded as tri - state wrestling alliance ( tswa ) by joel goodhart in 1989 . he sold it to philadelphia promoter todd gordon in 1992 who renamed it eastern championship wrestling ( ecw ) .\n\u201cwe didn\u2019t compete in a league before , but this year we\u2019re excited because now we have something really to aspire to , \u201d said hayashi . \u201cwe\u2019re joining a new league called the ncwa [ national collegiate wrestling association ] and that\u2019ll be exciting for us because we will be able to compete at a national level now . \u201d\nblanchard sold the promotion to texas all - star wrestling ( tasw ) in 1985 .\n13 . st . louis wrestling club : st . louis , missouri , western illinois\nthe wwe owns the cwf video archives from their tv show and in 2007 opened a development wrestling promotion named florida championship wrestling ( fcw ) in cwf ' s honor .\nwhile wrestling in the area hit the skids in the mid - 1960s , the formation of the national wrestling federation in 1969 - 70 rejuvenated the territory . ron said the idea behind creating a new promotion was math 101 , based on national wrestling alliance demands .\nthough the iwa drew moderately sized crowds to smaller buildings like manhattan\u2019s beacon theatre , it was clear by the fall of 1975 that the association would not have legs . einhorn lost an estimated $ 500 , 000 and the promotion effectively folded in october 1975 .\nbuddy rose was their main draw throughout the late 70 ' s and early 80 ' s , even wrestling there on his days off from the world wrestling federation ( wwf ) .\nwhile olympic boycotts have resulted from tense political differences between nations , opposing countries have also long found common ground on playing fields , on the track and in sports arenas . one of the most celebrated examples is the so - called ping - pong diplomacy that helped foster the relationship between the united states and china in the 1970s .\ngagne was a popular wrestling star in 1950 ' s and wanted to become the nwa world heavyweight champion but due to the politics in the national wrestling alliance ( nwa ) he was never given the opportunity . in 1959 stecher ' s son dennis sold the part of the promotion he kept when his dad died to karbo and gagne . in 1960 after trying and failing one more time to become the nwa world heavyweight champion , gagne and karbo withdrew the mbwc from the nwa along with other nearby territories to form the american wrestling association .\nshane douglas won the tournament and was handed the title . he threw it down , and in a very rare shoot promo said that he didn ' t want to be champion of an association that died five years ago ( referring to when wcw was created ) .\nhis best known radio work came in the 1970s and 1980s at wwwe - am in cleveland , the most powerful station in the market and the home of cleveland sports . for years , he hosted an overnight show from midnight to 5 : 30 a . m . that touched on all kinds of music , banter , and sports .\nhassan aliazam yazdanicharati of iran after winning a wrestling gold medal at the 2016 rio games . president trump\u2019s ban could jeopardize a warm relationship between the united states and iran in wrestling competitions .\nreader alert : for all the latest wrestling happenings , check out our news & rumours section .\nearly in his wrestling career , george scott realized that he wanted to work behind the scenes .\nmake matches in stampede wrestling , dreaming of the day when he would be the sole booker .\ncsw ( central states wrestling ) became the associated acronym during the golden years of the nwa .\nthey had a weekly show called wrestling at the chase , considered one of the best wrestling programs . it was canceled in 1983 , just two years before the promotion shut down all together .\nclick here to purchase pro quality replica wrestling masks of all your favorite old school masked wrestlers .\nthe sport did not see the light of day at ubc until the early 2000s , when wrestling was established as an ams club . though far from varsity status , the club produced some quality wrestlers that competed in national championships . last year , the club competed in the sfu invitational and the canada juvenile championships . additionally , they host the vancouver international wrestling festival every year , turning downtown vancouver\u2019s robson square ice rink into a combat coliseum for wrestlers of all ages to compete .\ncontinental championship wrestling ( ccw ) was an alabama promotion founded by roy welch and buddy fuller in 1954 when they purchased part of leroy mcguirk ' s tri - state wrestling ( tsw ) promotion .\nprevious slam ! wrestling obituaries steven johnson is a reporter and editor in virginia , and interviewed reynolds for the pro wrestling hall of fame : the heels . he can be reached at blakeslee _ 74 @ urltoken .\nsteven johnson is a writer and editor in virginia and co - author , with greg oliver , of the pro wrestling hall of fame : the tag teams and the pro wrestling hall of fame : the heels .\nit\u2019s what makes the iwa a footnote \u2014 but a fascinating one \u2014 in the annals of pro wrestling .\nhe decided to rename the promotion world wrestling alliance ( wwa ) in a failed attempt to go national .\nafter mr . trump won the election , mr . gulati modified his remarks , saying , \u201cit\u2019s not going to dissuade us or persuade us to bid . \u201d international perceptions of the trump administration \u201cmatter , for sure , \u201d mr . gulati said , \u201cbut i think those will be developed in the months to come . \u201d\nnew japan pro wrestling ( njpw ) was created in 1972 by former japan pro wrestling alliance ( jpwa ) star , antonio inoki . for the following 14 years , it was a bit - part member of the nwa .\n10 years ago today , digital music group , a company specializing in distributing independently owned music , announces via press release that they have acquired 100 hours of wrestling footage to be released under the name\nwrestling titans\n.\ntrack - and - field athletics in the united states dates from the 1860s . the intercollegiate association of amateur athletes of america , the nation\u2019s first national athletic group , held the first collegiate races in 1873 , and in 1888 the amateur athletic union ( which governed the sport for nearly a century ) held its first championships .\ntape aficionados believe he had the most significant stock of old - school videos not owned by someone named vince mcmahon . in addition to the iwa , the collection includes tapes from detroit , chicago , san antonio , buffalo before the nwf era , and other cities . gattone , who personally hauled tapes from buffalo to florida in late 1970s , said some never - before - seen footage still is awaiting transfer to a modern format .\nbefore monday night raw , before wrestlemania , even before \u201cblack saturday , \u201d the nationalization of professional wrestling was well underway .\nthis web site exists to provide the information on professional wrestling and is neither affiliated nor endorsed by any pro - wrestling organization . logos are registered trademarks of respective organizations . credits for information on this site are given to these sites / people .\ngeorgia championship wrestling ( gcw ) was founded in 1944 by local promoter paul jones , originally known as abc booking . it soon changed it ' s name to mid - south sports ( mss ) until it was renamed georgia championship wrestling in 1976 .\nif charged with professionalism , athletes could be banned from competition for life . in 1913 , american jim thorpe was stripped of his 1912 olympic victories in the decathlon and pentathlon and banned from further competition after it was learned he had played semiprofessional baseball . ( in 1982 , the international olympic committee [ ioc ] posthumously restored both thorpe\u2019s amateur status and his two olympic medals . )\nin 1966 , when kiniski became the nwa world heavyweight champion , asw became a major force in the pacific northwest wrestling scene .\nwant to chat with other fans of regional wrestling ? this message board has forums for over two dozen promotions . click here .\nsince ecw was part of the national wrestling alliance ( nwa ) , jim crockett asked gordon to hold a tournament to crown a new nwa world heavyweight championship . they did this in august of 1994 in what became one of most memorable moments in wrestling history .\nhe along with sandor kovacs bought out rod fenton of asw in 1968 . they joined forces with pacific northwest wrestling ( pnw ) promoter don owen to promote in the area . they formed northwest wrestling promotions ( nwp ) as a parent company for both promotions .\ndavid wallechinsky , an american member of the i . o . c . \u2019s cultural and heritage commission and the president of the international society of olympic historians , said the election of mr . trump in november had hurt los angeles\u2019s bid with i . o . c . delegates because mr . trump was perceived as being \u201canti - muslim , anti - woman and anti - latino . \u201d\nit was created to rival southeastern championship wrestling ( scw ) based in tennessee and even acquired several of their top talents in 1980 .\n10 years ago today , scott steiner undergoes successful trachea surgery in puerto rico after he suffered an injury while wrestling two days earlier .\nin his quest to end the old territorial system of wrestling , vince mcmahon bought the promotion and its tv time slot in 1984 . after the world wrestling federation ( wwf ) bombed on wtbs due to the audience of gcw preferring athletic wrestling to the cartoonish story lines that the wwf showed , vince sold the promotion and the time slot to jim crockett of jim crockett promotions ( jcp ) in 1985 .\n\u201c [ the festival ] is one of our accomplishments , \u201d said ubc wrestling club president kentaro hayashi . \u201cwe do it every year as part of a campaign to save olympic wrestling because [ it ] almost got kicked out of the olympics a few years ago . \u201d\nthe name , however , stayed alive for many years by becoming the name of georgia championship wrestling ' s ( gcw ) tv show .\nafter herb owen died in 1942 , his son don took over and was one of the first promoters to showcase women ' s wrestling .\nwith an all - star coaching staff , new recruits and new opportunities to compete , the future looks bright for the ubc wrestling club .\nthey were based in the san antonio area . unlike most territorial promotions they never became a member of the national wrestling alliance ( nwa ) .\nin 1983 , kiniski left the promotion and sold his share to tomko after which tomko withdrew asw from the nwa and created his own wrestling alliance called universal wrestling alliance ( uwa ) . this moved did nothing to stop asw ' s demise and tomko shut the promotion down in 1989 .\nin 1986 , ajpw left the nwa and began its battle with new japan pro wrestling ( njpw ) . the battle rages to this day .\nchampionship wrestling from florida ( cwf ) was founded by\ncowboy\nclarence lutteral in 1949 and obviously was based out of florida . they became a member of the national wrestling alliance ( nwa ) and in 1961 wrestler eddie graham bought into the promotion and took over completely in 1971 .\nreviews of various ppv ' s , commercial tapes and regional wrestling tv shows are available in this section . to read more , click here .\nthe mongols ( geeto mongol and bolo mongol ) were the company ' s only holder of the iwa tag team championship . [ 10 ] after eddie einhorn left the promotion , the mongols also left , taking the iwa tag team championship with them to rival jim crockett promotions ( jcp ) in january 1976 . [ 8 ] [ 10 ] in jcp , they were billed as the international tag team champions . [ 8 ]\nthe united states freestyle wrestling team is scheduled to participate in a world cup competition in iran on feb . 8 . steve fraser , the chief fund - raiser for u . s . a . wrestling and a 1984 greco - roman olympic champion , said on saturday that the president of iran\u2019s wrestling federation was scheduled to meet this weekend with government officials there in an attempt to make sure the americans would still be invited to the meet .\nworld championship wrestling ( wcw ) was founded in 1964 by jim barnett in australia and represented much of the nwa ' s asian and oceania territory .\nin the early 1970 ' s , lutteroth left the company to his son chavo . meanwhile , the former emll wrestler ray mendoza was forming a rival promotion called universal wrestling promotion ( uwp ) . emll eventually joined the national wrestling alliance ( nwa ) and became the nwa ' s mexican territory .\nmaple leaf wrestling ( mlw ) was founded in 1930 as the queensbury athletic club ( qac ) by boxing promoter jack cocoran in the toronto - area .\nafter eastern championship wrestling ( ecw ) left the nwa in 1994 , smw joined the nwa and held a tournament to crown the new nwa world heavyweight champion .\nstars under the scw were arn anderson , mr . wrestling ii , bob armstron and hulk hogan ( known then as terry\nthe hulk\nbollea ) .\nhis stint in the wwf was next up , and sealed scott ' s legacy as one of the most important behind - the - scenes personalities ever in wrestling .\nin 1979 it was renamed the world wrestling federation ( wwf ) and 3 years later was bought by vince k . mcmahon , vince j . mcmahon ' s son .\nat the same time , it is clear that the iwa was way ahead of its time . its television production techniques \u2014 stop - action , instant replay \u2014 would eventually become standard fare for wrestling broadcasts . and the idea of using the drawing power of cable television to create interest became the growth engine for wrestling in the 1980s and beyond .\nthe kid from hamilton sure meant a lot to the wrestling business from 1948 to 1986 . hopefully , after reading his story , more fans will come to appreciate his legacy .\ncentral states wrestling ( csw ) promoter and former nwa central states champion bob geigel purchased the promotion in 1982 before selling it to jim crockett promotions ( jcp ) in 1985 .\noriginally , their governing body was pacific wrestling federation ( pwf ) which was established by baba , but in 1973 , they joined the nwa with the pwf titles becoming regional titles .\nit became a member of the nwa and landed a tv deal in 1957 . their show was one the most popular wrestling shows in the world until 1989 when they closed down .\nwhat is now the wwe was founded in 1952 by jess mcmahon and toots mondt as capitol wrestling corporation ( cwc ) and were based out of the northeastern area , mainly new york and connecticut . they joined the national wrestling alliance ( nwa ) in 1953 but a year later jess mcmahon died so mondt brought in jess ' s son vince j . mcmahon .\ni want to do a q & a ; piece so any questions on anything from wrestling , mma or soccer inbox me and i ' ll answer them in a future article .\nin 1931 , he took control of the maple leaf gardens and thus took control of wrestling all over toronto . in 1939 , he stepped down and handed the promotion over to john and frank tunney . frank , however , gained full control when his brother john died 2 months later . he renamed the promotion maple leaf wrestling and they joined the nwa in 1949 .\nin 1982 , they withdrew from the nwa and ran independently until they were bought by the world wrestling federation ( wwf ) in 1984 to improve the wwf ' s marketability in canada .\nthe promotions biggest star was one - time nwa world heavyweight champion whipper billy watson , who despite not being favored by tunney in the early years became one of wrestling ' s biggest draws .\nin the late 1980 ' s , the national expansion of the wwf and world championship wrestling ( wcw ) hurt pnw . also , numerous laws in portland prevented them from improving the promotion .\nhe had aspirations of stepping away from the old territorial system and going national which happened in the mid 80 ' s due to hulk hogan , wrestlemania and holding events all over the country . vince would achieve what he set out to do and eliminate territorial wrestling and took wrestling places it never went before eliminating any promoter and promotion who tried to compete with him along the way .\nsport index hockey jr . hockey wrestling mlb nba cfl nfl van . 2010 fighting soccer golf tennis motorsports lacrosse curling skiing figure skating other sports big events photo gallery hockey gallery the casino rama grill room\nwith him passes an era in which the host of the local territorial tv wrestling show also was also an important community figure , whose presence validated the sport and lent it an air of credibility .\ndue to the national expansion of the world wrestling federation ( wwf ) in the early 1980 ' s , they soon withdrew from the nwa and changed their name to consejo mundial de lucha libre .\nnot until 1984 would vince mcmahon purchase georgia championship wrestling , leading to the infamous \u201cblack saturday\u201d when wwf programming aired on atlanta superstation wtbs , and set the true seeds for the nationalization of the business .\ncornette had roots in the national wrestling alliance ( nwa ) and didn ' t want the territorial system to die . he promoted in kentucky , tennessee , south carolina , georgia , west virgina and virgina .\nhe ended up , however , selling the territory to david woods who owned a tv station . in late 1989 , the promotion ceased operations because of the national expansion of wrestling and their inability to compete .\nthey had a talent exchange with world class championship wrestling ( wccw ) in texas , and two of portland ' s wrestlers , chris adams and king parsons became big stars for von erich in the wcwa .\nstampede was home to a number of stars considered some of the best wrestlers in the world , most of whom were trained at the dungeon ( a popular wrestling school owned and run by stu hart ) .\ntoday , she still wrestles for shimmer and its cousin promotion shine . she is married to wrestler ryan eagles ( real name doug ryan ) and has a brother - in - law in the wrestling business .\nin 1983 , crockett became the first wrestling promoter to host a pay per view , starrcade which was hugely successful . crockett wanted to go national like the world wrestling federation ( wwf ) and bought out several fellow nwa promoters which meant jcp became home to other top nwa stars like harley race , dusty rhodes , magnum t . a . , arn anderson , tully blanchard , barry windham , lex luger and sting .\none day , our operations manager asked if i knew anything about professional wrestling ,\nreynolds said .\ni said , ' yeah , i used to be a big fan . '\nthus was born\nin the end , the iwa was a good idea imperfectly executed . given the monopoly condition that existed in pro wrestling , it probably was doomed to failure in trying to break the lock of the territorial system .\ngeigel served as the nwa president , and in 1973 nwa world heavyweight champion harley race bought into the promotion . they had a working relationship with st . louis wrestling club and harley race considered both promotions home .\ncrockett saw what vince mcmahon was doing and was the only territory able to keep up with him , especially after purchasing the georgia championship wrestling ( gcw ) rights from him and airing their product on the wtbs .\nwhen leyshon left his position as head wrestling coach at western after the 1979 - 80 season , he became the national coach and was appointed as olympic coach for the 1980 summer games , which canada eventually boycotted .\n\u201cthe iwa\u2019s philosophy is \u2018select , don\u2019t settle , \u2019 \u201d iwa president robert f . hatch told wrestling world . \u201cwhy should people have to spend their hard - earned money to see inferior talent week after week ? \u201d\nthe universal wrestling federation ( uwf ) was founded in the 1950 ' s by a retired wrestler called leroy mcguirk as nwa tri - state ( nwa : ts ) and promoted shows in oklahoma , louisiana and mississippi .\nthey aired their tv shows on monday nights in memphis which drew full houses often headlined by co - owner jerry lawler who was a 52 time memphis wrestling southern heavyweight champion while in the promotion ( 57 time overall ) .\nhe died in 1973 and his sons jim , jr . and david took over the company with jim , jr . becoming the owner . they began using the name mid - atlantic championship wrestling ( macw ) as the promotions primary name for their tv shows . prior to the younger crockett ' s taking over the company , it was more of a tag team promotion but they steered it away from that while still having some tag team wrestling .\nglynn leyshon had a profound influence on many western wrestlers , including western ' s current wrestling coach , ray takahashi . watch a segment of our video interview with ray takahashi as he speaks about his experience training under glynn leyshon .\nfollowing the deaths of hernandez as well as the deaths of 2 of the von erich brothers and the national expansion of the world wrestling federation ( wwf ) and jim crockett promotions ( jcp ) the wcwa began to lose their popularity .\nthe show was shown overseas in nigeria and singapore in 1978 . [ 9 ] clips from the tape library were featured on espn ' s cheap seats . [ 6 ] as well as espn classic ' s golden age of wrestling .\nalmost from the start , though , the group ran afoul of the established wrestling order of the day , as existing promoters worked double - time to undercut what they saw as an \u201coutlaw\u201d promotion operating outside the jurisdiction of the nwa and wwwf .\nin 1982 , they were forced to change their tv shows name to world championship wrestling to make it more appealing to fans . jim barnett was forced out of gcw in 1983 and it was taken over by the brisco brothers and ole anderson .\nshe returned in 2013 after recovery and giving birth to her third child . . . and she got right back to winning . she became the first pacific pro wrestling women ' s champion in march 2013 , defeating nikki storm in a tournament final .\nit was a part - time promotion which only ran in the summer months in alabama , northwestern florida and eastern mississippi under the name gulf coast championship wrestling ( gccw ) until lee fields bought the territory in 1960 and moved it to knoxville , tennesse .\nthey joined forces again with the nwa without becoming a member to form pro wrestling usa with a couple of promotions to compete with vince mcmahon but when that failed it was only a matter of time that the promotion was going to call it a day .\nmore to the point , though , crockett and other promoters made it nearly impossible for the iwa to gain access to the best wrestling venues . iwa president hatch maintained , \u201cthis is a free society , not a communist state , \u201d but reality suggested otherwise .\nfields got the promotion a television deal before selling it to buddy fuller ' s grandson and roy welch ' s son ron in 1978 who renamed the promotion southeastern championship wrestling ( scw ) and extended it to run shows in alabama and florida where gccw ran .\nafter a couple of successful years , fuller decided to re - purchase the knoxville part of the territory in 1985 and renamed it continental championship wrestling because he wanted to compete with vince mcmahon . to compete with mcmahon he moved the television shows to big arenas .\nin the early 1980 ' s however things started to go downhill when among other things they refused to build the company around hulk hogan , lost half their talent to the world wrestling federation ( wwf ) and focused too much on wrestlers way past their prime .\nin an attempt to give wrestling a bigger name on campus , the wrestling club \u2014 along with other sports such as quidditch and fencing \u2014 has gone a step further by joining the thunderbirds sports club program . this new competitive option for student athletes \u2014 which launched last september and is one level below varsity \u2014 is housed within the department of athletics and recreation . the major difference between this program and varsity status is that students are in charge of the executive roles of finding coaches , organizing practices , travel and fundraising .\njim crockett promotions ( jcp ) was founded by jim crockett , sr . in 1931 who also promoted other events like baseball , concerts and plays . they joined the national wrestling alliance ( nwa ) in 1952 and promoted shows in the carolina ' s and virginia .\nafter the world wrestling federation ( wwf ) went national in the 1980 ' s and started buying out all the regional promotions , the wwa tried to make a go of it themselves . but low attendances and lost talent to the wwf caused them to fold in 1989 .\nst . louis wrestling club , originally known as sam muchnick sports attractive ( smsa ) , was founded in 1959 and ran until 1985 in the missouri area . it was founded by sam muchnick , a former boxing promoter , who served 2 terms as the nwa president .\nwithin a year they had left the nwa and joined forces with vince mcmahon and the world wrestling federation ( wwf ) . the wwf began using the mlw name when they toured canada to draw local crowds as jack tunney became an on - air personality in the wwf .\nhe stayed involved in wrestling for years , working as an announcer and handler on overseas trips for several promoters through 2001 to places like india and the philippines . in recent years , he worked with sports handicapper marc lawrence on a nationally syndicated radio show analyzing pro football matchups .\ndocumentary and was impressed by the depth of his feelings for the sport .\ni just hate when people who are passionate about wrestling leave us ,\nsaid rook , who suggested ways for martinez to digitize his extensive video library .\nhe will be missed and remembered .\nin the early 1970s , petaluman jim dolcini was recognized by most as the man to beat in armwrestling . he certainly deserved this recognition : between 1970 and 1975 , competing in the biggest events of the time , he lost only one match . this loss was to moe baker in the finals of the 1972 world\u2019s wristwrestling championship ( see above in moe baker\u2019s entry for details ) , resulting in an even match - up record : 1 win and 1 loss each . jim had to sit out of the 1973 petaluma contest because he was still recovering from being stabbed while attempting to break up a fight just a few weeks earlier . he returned to action for the inaugural world\u2019s wristwrestling championship ( wwc ) nationals in las vegas in may 1974 ( which he won ) and went on to win the 1974 and 1975 world wristwrestling titles , making his the first man to win four petaluma heavyweight crowns . his matches were always crowd - pleasers : his offense wasn\u2019t great , but he appeared to have an almost superhuman ability to stop and outlast any opponent .\njack was a wonderful man , warm , funny , and a tremendous storyteller . he had a million tales about the wrestling , baseball , and football worlds ,\nhandicapper and researcher kevin o ' neill , a regular guest on the sports handicapping show , wrote upon reynolds ' death .\nhowever , it turned out wwe doesn ' t quite own all of the stampede video library ; bret hart owns the video rights to his matches in stampede , leading wwe to pull all stampede wrestling video from wwe network just days after it was uploaded to the streaming service in december 2015 .\nmartinez was still dabbling in wrestling , selling classic videos from his home in seffner , fl when he died last week at 57 . he was discovered february 20 , after friends asked a sheriff ' s deputy to check on him because he failed to show up for work at a tampa entertainment complex .\nthey aired fights sunday mornings at 11 am on the usa network starting in 1982 . but a bloody match between blanchard ' s son tully and bob sweetan was too much for usa network . they refused to air the program and the time slot was given to the world wrestling federation ( wwf ) .\nbecause of the changes in the wrestling business in the late 80 ' s and early 90 ' s , the uswa had a working relationship with vince mcmahon and the wwf . when jerry lawler signed with the wwf , many of the wwf ' s stars wrestled in the uswa and kept it alive .\non another occasion , scott said that he was approached by eddie einhorn to help out with his big plan for a national wrestling promotion , which eventually was the iwa . scott said that he was offered $ 250 , 000 a year and a percentage of the business , but that he turned it down .\nthe iwa was a direct descendant of the national wrestling federation , which promoted shows in upstate new york , western pennsylvania , and northeastern ohio from 1970 to 1974 . pedro martinez , the long - time promoter in buffalo and neighboring regions , was the iwa promoter , with assistance from his son , ron .\ncowboy bill watts was one of the major stars during the early years . he eventually bought the company in 1979 and renamed it mid - south wrestling ( msw ) . they were actually one of only a few territories to not be a part of the nwa , though nwa titles were still defended there .\nin 1985 eddie graham committed suicide leaving the promotion to hiro matsuda and duke keomuka who bought into the promotion in the 1960 ' s . the promotion began losing money and merged with jim crockett promotions ( jcp ) in 1987 in their attempt at competing with vince mcmahon and world wrestling federation ( wwf ) .\nnew york\u2019s joe leonardis was the dominant 165 - lb puller on the east coast in the early \u201870s . already holding the american middleweight bench press record , he entered his first armwrestling contest in 1971 . it was a big one : the first world arm wrestling championships in scranton . he proved that he was not only gym - strong by winning his class . he went on to win the scranton world arm wrestling championships an incredible five years in a row before retiring undefeated ! unfortunately , he cannot be ranked higher because did not prove himself in the major pro tournaments of the era and it is difficult to speculate about just how good he was .\nthe most immediate effect may come in wrestling , given that one of the nations affected by mr . trump\u2019s ban is iran , which has long had a congenial relationship with the united states in that sport . iran said on saturday that it would stop american citizens from entering the country , in retaliation for mr . trump\u2019s order .\nhe was iconic ,\nsaid powers , part - owner of the national wrestling federation and the biggest star in the promotion that ran in ohio , pennsylvania , and new york from the late 1960s until 1974 .\nhis tenure spread across a large territory for many , many years and he just connected with the fans ."]}
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", "topic": 7}], "title": "redstone american grill", "paragraphs": ["redstone american grill ' s headquarters is located in eden prairie , minnesota . for every employee , redstone american grill generates $ 262k in revenue . redstone american grill has 2 followers on owler .\nowler has collected 15 screenshots of redstone american grill ' s website since may 2014 . the latest redstone american grill website design screenshot was captured in dec 2017 .\nview information on current and former redstone american grill building locations . find leasing information , previous sales and currently active for sale and lease listings of properties where redstone american grill is located . research redstone american grill information , location photos and more .\nthe redstone american grill is the latest dining option to open at the bridgewater commons .\ndean vlahos asserts redstone american grill not involved with petters - wayzata . com \u2693 wayzata press\na year ago , prospects burned bright for redstone american grill and its founder , dean vlahos .\nredstone american grill ' s headquarters is located in eden prairie , minnesota , usa 55344 . redstone american grill has an estimated 31 employees and an estimated annual revenue of 8 . 1m . . . .\nredstone american grill ' s owners want to turn their minnetonka restaurant into a new sports bar conce . . .\nredstone american grill is planning a move across the ridgedale center parking lot , where it would be . . .\nredstone american grill has been a past or current tenant within the buildings involved in these sale and lease transactions .\nredstone american grill is not available for your requested time . choose another time , or search restaurants with availability .\ndean vlahos\u2014the founder of the champps sports - bar chain and the higher - end redstone american grill chain\u2014has filed for chapter 7 bankruptcy protection .\ni ' m one of the biggest victims you ' ve got ,\ndean vlahos , owner of redstone american grill restaurants , said in a monday interview .\nwe went to redstone american grill for lunch . the had a very nice lunch menu . the service was great and this restaurant was accommodating . we will definitely go back .\ndean vlahos , owner of the suburban chain redstone american grill , was sued monday in two separate lawsuits by a rochester bank for defaulting on $ 13 million in mortgage and business loans .\nmy family and i really enjoyed the food , service and quietness of redstone american grill . the manager was very nice and concerning about the restaurant guest and their food orders . professional . . .\nthose court papers say redstone grill is in default under its credit agreement with its principal lender and is in negotiations to obtain a waiver of those defaults . they say redstone grill says the loss of its new jersey liquor license\nwould likely result in the immediate acceleration of all outstanding indebtedness to this lender and the probable liquidation of redstone grill .\nredstone american grill is an upscale , polished casual restaurant featuring made from scratch cooking , fresh seafood , steaks , flatbreads and a wood fired grill . there are 2 bars and an open air patio for your dining enjoyment . founded in minnesota in 1999 , redstone provides hospitality and dining experiences that are second to none .\nredstone american grill opens at bridgewater commons there ' s a new place at the bridgewater commons where you can escape holiday shopping , relax and have a good meal . check out this story on urltoken urltoken\nthis loopnet redstone american grill tenant and owner information is organized and aggregated from public records and the millions of historical and current sale and lease listings provided by members of the loopnet commercial real estate marketplace .\nredstone american grill , the five - unit upscale casual - dining chain based here , is getting back to business after several troubling months filled with the sort of drama and investor high jinks usually reserved for larger corporate entities .\nfeaturing a wood - burning grill , rotisserie and an open exhibition kitchen , redstone is for people who know how to celebrate great food .\n\u201cwe were very close . we talked about very personal things together , \u201d vlahos , 58 , testified today in petters\u2019 federal fraud trial in st . paul . vlahos was the founder of the champps sports bar and restaurant chain , and owns redstone american grill .\nno matter what the special occasion or business event we will provide the warm , gracious hospitality that you have come to expect from redstone american grill . don\u2019t hesitate and book your holiday party today . whether you are entertaining 15 or 50 guests we will cater to your needs .\ndespite court filings that say redstone american grill has suffered from the economy , defaulted on its debt and hangs perilously close to insolvency , an investor and director of the upscale restaurant chain said wednesday that it has passed through its worst struggles and has just one more hurdle to clear .\nthe minneapolis st . paul business journal has a new article about local restaurant legend dean vlahos , and his assertion that redstone american grill is not linked to tom petters . the article goes on to detail that the two were very close , and that vlahos invested $ 18 million with petters\u2013but never got the princpal back .\nthe redstone developments just happened to coincide with the petters investigation , said mower and another person with close knowledge of redstone ' s operations . goronkin left , they said , only because of redstone ' s truncated expansion plans .\nproject description : redstone american grill is proposing to relocate to a new restaurant space within ridgedale mall . the restaurant would be located on the north side of the mall expansion that is currently under construction . the proposal includes updates to the exterior of the mall . the proposal requires a conditional use permit and an amendment to the existing ridgedale sign plan .\nthe rugged , yet romantic atmosphere is perfect for any occasion : an intimate dinner , a business lunch , drinks outside on the patio , or sunday brunch . redstone american grill features a wood - burning rotisserie and open flame grill where signature chicken , seasonal fish , and perfectly aged steaks are prepared . the menu also offers a selection of fresh chilled salads , homemade soups , unique appetizers and unforgettable desserts . redstone takes great pride in their chef inspired menu using high quality ingredients that encourage unique flavors that are both seasonal and appealing to a wide variety of tastes .\nspirited , rugged , and romantic , redstone is committed to uncompromising food and service .\nredstone is fine , seems pricey for what you get , solid service . . .\na subsidiary of wayzata - based redstone grill signed a consent order issued by the new jersey alcohol control authority that requires the five - restaurant chain to purge petters as a stockholder by july 15 - - or else .\nthe continued operation of all of the restaurants is dependent upon maintenance of a liquor license for each of the restaurants ,\nattorneys for receiver doug kelley said in a separate memorandum to montgomery .\nredstone grill reasonably believes that loss of its new jersey liquor license will lead to the closure of its new jersey restaurant , the closure of other restaurants , and the loss of employment for substantially all . . . of redstone grill ' s employees ,\nhe wrote .\nvlahos is also founder of the champps sports grill chain ( whose new brighton franchise was , incidentally , slapped with a lawsuit itself last week over a 2006 salmonella outbreak ) .\nindeed , petters was a trusted friend to vlahos . vlahos invested heavily in petters . petters owned 16 percent of redstone .\nvlahos recently had to reassure redstone ' s 80 - some shareholders that petters ' ownership wouldn ' t trouble its operations .\nseveral redstone directors declined to comment for this report , including craig oberlander , a major redstone investor , allan hickok , who heads the restaurant industry group in the minneapolis office of houlihan lokey howard & zukin and veteran restaurant investor walter s . henrion of dallas .\nadventurous and uncompromising , redstone\u2019s attention to detail is evident in our commitment to making everything from scratch and to our relentless pursuit of guest satisfaction .\nmower downplayed the impact of goronkin ' s abrupt departure , saying redstone simply pulled back from plans to add four to six restaurants a year .\nbridgewater - with the holiday shopping season here , there ' s a new place at the bridgewater commons where you can escape the hustle and bustle of the crowds , relax and have a good meal . the redstone american grill , a chain of 10 restaurants headquartered in minnesota , opened tuesday in a newly constructed building on the west side of the mall by the first floor entrance to lord & taylor . the restaurant continues the national trend of stand - alone restaurants at malls , providing an alternative to food courts , and making malls a dining destination . read : bridgewater commons introduces parking app read : new retail sales platform arrives at bridgewater commons\u200b\nredstone is perfect for any occasion , an intimate dinner , a business lunch , drinks outside on the patio or sunday brunch . make your online reservation today .\nmy friend picked redstone for her birthday dinner and i have to say everything was outstanding ! we started with pineapple infused vodka ( their house specialty ) which was perfectly smooth . the buffalo shrimp , honey bacon brussel sprouts and cornbread with maple butter were sooo delicious ! i will for sure be back ! thanks redstone !\nstill , problems remain for the chain started by champps restaurant founder and petters ' friend dean vlahos in 1999 . sales at redstone flagged badly in late 2008 .\ndespite the ominous language , though , allan hickok , a company director , insisted wednesday that\nredstone as a concept and as an enterprise is doing quite well .\nvlahos noted that some people have questioned the status of the shares of redstone stock owned by petters , as well as his history with the company . he explained that petters had pledged his redstone stock as collateral for a bank loan in 2007 and to edgebrook inc . , a wayzata company owned by oberlander . both loans\nare in good standing ,\nvlahos wrote .\nalthough redstone , based in wayzata , is still doing better than many restaurants in its category , it has also been hurt as even well - heeled diners clutch their wallets in the current recession . redstone had sales of $ 33 million in 2007 and $ 24 . 6 million through the first nine months of this year . redstone ' s same - store sales were down 2 . 2 percent in the third quarter compared with last year , and are down 3 . 6 percent year to date , according to the company ' s latest letter to shareholders .\nmower said the sixth restaurant , in chevy chase , md . , is on schedule and redstone could open possibly a seventh in an undisclosed location if the chain ' s revenue improves .\nit ' s not known when montgomery might issue an order approving the plan to move petters away from redstone , but it couldn ' t come soon enough for the company ' s investors and directors .\nmr . petters has never had any involvement in the affairs of redstone other than that of a shareholder ,\nvlahos said in a nov . 20 letter to shareholders obtained by the star tribune .\nredstone takes great pride in their chef inspired menu using high quality ingredients that encourage unique flavors . our chef\u2019s continue to create exciting recipes that are both seasonal and appealing to a wide variety of guest\u2019s tastes .\ncan we talk about the cheese fondue ? anytime someone asks where to eat in the area , i always mention redstone first . the cheese fondue makes my heart skip a beat . though . . that might not be a good thing . i also quite enjoy the rotisserie chicken . however , i try to stay away from the fried foods at redstone because they seem to be a bit over saturated in oils .\nthere ' s no doubt that dean has taken one on the chin ,\nsaid redstone ' s attorney , bill mower . he said vlahos is\na big victim\nin the petters case .\nlike most of the restaurants at national harbor\u2014extremely mediocre food at a high price . not good . i would not recommend redstone restaurant . i think corn bread out of a box is better than their co . . .\ni reviewed the redstone menu on their website before making my reservation . i was surprised to learn upon arrival that they were serving buffet style for father ' s day . no where on the website did . . .\nhe said that petters gave him and oberlander voting rights on the 1 . 3 million shares of common stock that petters holds in redstone , and that petters has no voting control over his 833 , 333 shares of preferred stock .\nmower , however , insisted that the redstone restaurant chain remains strong . it never counted on vlahos for its financing , mower said , adding that petters ' legal problems and debts to vlahos don ' t significantly affect the chain .\nwhile it was my first time , we felt very relaxed for our 1 : 1 business meeting . the waitress started us with the redstone doli and offered us great service with the right level of attention , and le . . .\nas recently as june 15 , craig oberlander , redstone ' s chief financial officer , secretary , acting ceo and a board member , signed a sworn statement saying the default existed at that time . the statement was filed in court tuesday .\nhickok , who heads the restaurant industry group at the minneapolis office of houlihan lokey howard & zukin , said diners still line up for redstone ' s menu , which features a $ 38 new york strip steak and $ 7 au gratin potatoes .\nhickok did not provide detailed sales information of the privately held redstone , but said locations average $ 8 million in annual revenue , or about $ 1 , 000 a square foot , which he said compares nicely to average casual - dining sales .\nmeanwhile a main source of redstone ' s expansion fund pulled $ 10 million of its promised loan . the restaurant chain has cut expansion plans , and its new star ceo , goronkin , resigned oct . 10 after less than a year on the job .\nhickok and oberlander characterized the deal to oust petters as a minor hindrance to their business , adding that they are more concerned about the public relations fallout for redstone from news coverage of the deal , which they said made it seem more serious than it is .\non a chilly late afternoon a perfect spot to stop in an experience redstone and what they have to offer . we ate at a booth in the bar area since it was quiet spot to view the first half of the superbowl . the wait staff . . .\nredstone ' s numbers look relatively good in this economy , said phil roberts , head of edina - based parasole restaurant holdings , which includes salut bar americain , chino latino , and filio . roberts said his restaurants have kept traffic steady by offering nightly dinner specials .\nmy friend and i dined at the redstone on a wednesday afternoon . we had the opportunity to enjoy the outdoor patio . we sat for two hours talking , drinking wine and having a salad . at no time did we feel rushed . the service and food were . . .\nredstone , what happened ? prices went up , menu is limited and waitstaff is surly . it used to be a\ngo to\nstandard , now save your dollars . there ' s lots of great places in oak brook ! this is not one of them any more : (\nbut forced to downsize amid the credit crunch , ge capital this fall pulled back on restaurant lending and put $ 10 million of the redstone loan on hold , mower said . that happened before the petters investigation was made public in late september , when authorities raided petters ' home and headquarters .\nredstone grill is one of my favorite restaurants in the harbor . i love the view and the fire - pit they light up at a night . the atmosphere is beautiful and the service is always great . my favorite server there is antonio , always professional and very knowledgeable of the brand . my favorite item on their menu is the wood fired bbq salmon tacos . amazing , i would have never thought to pair salmon with bbq sauce , the combination is out of this world . the tacos come on corn tortillas with greens , jicama slaw and house salsa . there buffalo chicken wings are amazing too . they are grilled not fried wings and topped with blue cheese crumbs . the price points are a bit high but as expected your at the harbor . highly suggest for a date night or a special event .\nour last visit here was a lunch , valentine ' s day celebration for our family ( not on valentine ' s day ) . the service was very good , very nice server , very attentive . the food at redstone is fine but the entrees and drinks seem over - priced for what you get here . . . .\nah , redstone ' s . i ' m not a friday or saturday night stone ' s / kona grill kind of guy . i do not own a brooks bro ' s shirt or valet park - not my thing ( used to be ) . i go to stone ' s on a late night before a holiday , or on a football sunday ( kind of a fun family brunch vibe - i dig it ) . this is when an establishment true character is revealed . red stone has good people and good service . and wings as i ate a dozen of them - in two visits 5 days apart . to steal one of my favorite lines ,\ngo put some life back in your night life .\nnow ladies ( preferably single ) could you show up on a football sunday ? crickets , just what i thought . . .\nthe money was in place , with $ 10 million from existing shareholders , and a $ 16 . 5 million loan from ge capital corp . , the fairfield , conn . - based financial services unit of general electric co . as late as march , goronkin was talking about redstone easily being a\n200 - to 300 - unit brand .\noberlander had said in his written statement that liquor license regulators in new jersey and potentially other states where the restaurant is located say they intend to pull the restaurant ' s liquor licenses if petters remains a shareholder beyond mid - july . that could destroy redstone , as just over a third of its 2008 revenue came from sales of alcohol , he said .\nhickok and oberlander insisted wednesday that they ' ve resolved the issue , pending montgomery ' s approval of a plan for redstone to pay the receiver $ 75 , 000 for petters ' interest in the chain . the plan includes an option for the receiver to repurchase petters ' shares within the next three years at the same price if they should become more valuable .\nstill sitting in the restaurant and decided to write before i leave so that i don ' t forget . delicious ! everything here is made from scratch in house . add soon as you enter your can smell the very weird smoke flavor from there smoke grill . the flavor transfers onto the meats and the sauces . jerk chicken fondue was awesome ( thank you to the yelper who suggested it ! ) the rotisserie chicken was so tender and so very much flavor . . . gah ! ! ! delicious ! makes me want to go home and buy a smoker ! ! !\nafter work i met my cousin here @ red stone for ladies night . walked inside the place was lit with patron ready to start getting their weekend poppin . we were greeted at the door . ( my kind of place ) . put some respect on it . lol ok back to my review . we were sitted @ a table immediately after a short while our waiter came over to the table . he was extremely nice . he suggested a few house selections off the menu that would be a good start for us . inside this resturant is relaxing . its a great place for a first time date . i ordered the grill chicken wings & garlic mashed pototes ( you can never go wrong with chicken wings ) . my cousin order the shrimps , mac & cheese and cornbread . babyyyy that cornbread with maple butter . yummy . the grill chicken wings were kind of bland . the grilled wings really didn ' t have enough flsvor or season . so , nothing really great to write about on the wings . but the garlic mashed pototes were really good with lots of flavor . overrall red stone is a very nice place to come out and dine to eat or just have a few drinks with your girls or boo\ncame to redstone for dinner . it has a warm ambiance and good selection of beers . i sat at the bar and ordered the braised beef short rib . it was juicy and well prepared . it came with red potatoes and asparagus . nice meal overall and ok price . the nit brown ale was good and a local of maple grove , mn . bar staff was good . great overall experience .\nwhen redstone opened in minnetonka in 1999 , vlahos had an immediate hit . the restaurant , with leather and stone decor , had hourlong weekend waits from the beginning for its pricey meals . by the time he hired goronkin last december , goronkin had taken famous dave ' s from 80 restaurants to nearly 160 . at the time , vlahos said goronkin\nhas the talents to take this thing from six to 100 locations .\ni am not a fan of redstone at all ! see below . food : i ordered the shrimp and calamari , and i also ordered a caesar salad with anchovies . everything was a salty mess . the breading on the shrimp and calamari was ridiculously salty . i was downing water like i hadn ' t drank water in days . the salad had so much potential but the anchovies turned what could have been a good dish into a horrible dish . i know anchovies can be on the salty side , but these anchovies , i felt were bathed in salt . it was horrible . my mini ordered macaroni and cheese , and when she went in for a spoonful , there was hair in it . * gag * service : the service overall was good . our server was attentive , and when i mentioned and showed her the hair that was in my mini ' s macaroni and cheese , she said she would take off $ 2 from the bill . gee . . . thanks . i don ' t recommend redstone at all . definitely won ' t see me again !\nwe were part of a large corporate party with a private dining room . afterwards 5 of us sat down for a drink and honestly we were all relatively sober having had on average about 3 drinks each over a 3 hour period . suddenly our waitress tells us that she cannot serve us because we were served already during dinner . absolutely obtuse , discriminating and offensive on behalf of this restaurant . we were embarrassed in front of the whole bar . so if integrity and respect are important values to you , avoid redstone . - typed on my walk back to my hotel\ni went to redstone for dinner with friends and was super excited since i ' d heard so much about the place ! we had reservations for the night which i see was a good thing because even on a thursday evening , they were packed ! for starters , we had the jerk chicken fondue . just a note - it ' s really not jerk chicken like you would expect for jerk chicken to be . it ' s seasoned with a few cajun spices and has peppers on it . the cheese for the fondue was delicious and you could pretty much put it on anything you were eating ( don ' t judge me ) . i actually enjoyed the croutons ( toasted french bread ) more than anything , for dipping . for my main dish , i had the chilean sea bass over basmati rice . it literally melted in your mouth ! it was cooked to perfection and had the most amazing buttery garlic seared crust ! i inhaled it ! ! also at my table was the redstone burger and the grilled chicken , which also looked delicious . and of course , i had to have my old fashioned . it was average ; nothing to write home about but i enjoyed it nonetheless . service was outstanding . our waiter tended to whatever we needed and was very attentive and proactive about ensuring everything was okay . great place !\ni am a local , i love the national harbor and eat here often . redstone used to be my favorite restaurant . my husband and i would have dinner meetings here , date night , double date , and brunch . when we have guest come in from out of town this was the restaurant that we were proud of and enjoyed taking our guest . recently i have been so disappointed with the service , the food and the overall experience . i feel that the standard has not been compromised . not sure if there is new management but the food is not been as great as usual . in my opinion . it ' s not excellent . the servers are not as good , the list goes on . it ' s not a bad restaurant but def not what it used to be , in my opinion . hopefully things will rise again .\nit was probably the first nice day of spring , we were off , hungry and we needed to be outside ! so we drove , saw redstone and made a beeline to the door . we grabbed a high top on the patio and basked in the sun . it was slightly chilly from the breeze but who cares . sun ! downfall : our bartender was our server so our wait time for everything was slower than it should have been , but sun ! haha here ' s what we shared : salmon flatbread sea bass tacos breaking bread both fish dishes were terribly under seasoned . i mean , so under seasoned we were using the garlic butter from the breaking bread to add some flavor . speaking of the breaking bread . . the sauces that came with it were so delicious we should have ordered two of those ! it wasn ' t a horrible experience so we ' ll definitely be back . . hopefully it ' ll be slightly better !\ni wanted to like this place but i just couldn ' t . i went for lunch on a week day and the place was pretty busy so the crowds must like redstone . the good : the service was great . the side salad that i ordered was huge - so big that i would consider it the size of a normal entree . definitely worth the $ 4 up - charge . the fish tacos were also generously sized . the bad : i ordered the sea bass tacos which came highly recommended by our server and they were just not good . the fish tasted so charred / smoked it was the only flavor i tasted . something about the flavor was seriously off - i wouldn ' t recommend them . my server asked me if i wanted avocado and i said yes but later found out that cost $ 2 . considering i paid $ 19 for the tacos i would have thought the avocado was included . $ 19 tacos , $ 2 avocado , $ 4 up - charge to get a side salad , plus tip made this a $ 40 lunch ! 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we don ' t recognize the web browser you ' re currently using . try checking the browser ' s help menu , or searching the web for instructions to turn on html5 geolocation for your browser . you can also search near a city , place , or address instead .\nsomething broke and we ' re not sure what . try again later , or search near a city , place , or address instead .\nwe couldn ' t find you quickly enough ! try again later , or search near a city , place , or address instead .\nwe couldn ' t find an accurate position . if you ' re using a laptop or tablet , try moving it somewhere else and give it another go . or , search near a city , place , or address instead .\nthe one star rating was for our lovely waitress . other than that , the meal was a bust . there is not value for your money here . husband had a $ 17 . 00 chicken salad , and if there was $ 1 of chicken on it , that would be amazing . basically he paid for lettuce . but . . . the real complaint is that i ordered a side of fruit , which if it was 1 / 4 of a cup , i would be surprised . it came in the size cup that one puts salad dressing into . . . . and the charge was $ 4 . 00 for maybe 2 tablespoons of fruit at best . i mentioned my displeasure to the waitress , and she said other people have complained as well . hey management , be real , either give me $ 4 . 00 worth of fruit , or comp the fruit , but what you charge for the side is highway robbery . will not be returning to restaurant every again .\ncame here for a quick little celebration after 1st quarter ! loved the vibe . the ros\u00e9 , shrimp and flatbread were great ! we ordered wings and people at the tables said they were thumbs down so i didn ' t try them . we also ordered the cornbread , it was pretty good , came in a cast iron skillet and had jalape\u00f1o in them . seems like i fun place to go in the summer cause the outside seating . will have to stop by for dinner in the near future !\ni gave them 3 tries & honestly they ' re just ok . the 1st 2 tries i didn ' t enjoy my food or drinks . this 3rd time i enjoyed it all . we ordered the infamous buffalo shrimp that were delicious . i also ordered the beef short ribs as my entree and it too was really good . i guess it depends on what u order . on prior visits i had steak and didn ' t enjoy my meal . service on this visit was a 5 . our waitress was totally attentive and accommodating . good sangria and the pineapple house drink was ok too . very strong hand pour . i think i may go back more often .\nvery nice restaurant , but extremely expensive for the food and drinks which were good but nothing to go crazy over . i had a great flatbread and my husband ordered a sirloin . both tasty , but again i could go somewhere else and get similar quality food for a more reasonable price . they had a good peanut butter dessert that we tried . nice place to go for drinks with friends since the bar is big and has many tv ' s . however , the food portions are small for the price . i probably wouldn ' t return . if i ' m going to spend money at an establishment , i want to feel satisfied with my meal and i didn ' t get that .\ni was only here briefly and ate a few appetizers for brunch with ~ 25ish family friends in a private guest room . the room was nice and separated with a curtain from the rest of the restaurant so we really felt like we had a nice intimate space to ourselves . i really only got to try their appetizers and omg they were awesome . their cornbread was great and i probably could ' ve eaten their jumbo fried buffalo shrimp all day . they had a little fondue platter for each table too which had very good chicken and a nice variety of other dipping items ( grapes , apples , etc ) . i didn ' t pick up the tab so i don ' t know price wise how this sits , but the quality of what i tried was great .\ni consider this establishment a gem in the community . although i ' ve eaten here many times , i never took the time to review them , but today ' s the day ! 1st let me say , i love the atmosphere . always a good time whenever the decision was made to have dinner there . was a little disappointed this last time because they were out of the delicious ribs . however , i did enjoy the roasted barbecue chicken and that amazing cornbread . the waiter matt was very polite and attentive . i look forward to my next visit .\nthis place is super tasty . the service was so good . the waiter was really nice and the atmosphere is family friendly . it ' s not super fancy , but it ' s not as casual as chile ' s . the food was really good ! the salmon was really good and the mashed potatoes were so good ! ! i highly recommend it ! my husband had the crab cakes and he loved them . this was a great treat ! i was surprised at how good the food was . it ' s worth the drive from the city . they also had free parking !\nthis is a great place situated near oak brook , it can be a bit difficult to find as it ' s nestled in by office buildings . when inside you ' re instantly met with friendly hostesses and a wood smell . there ' s a lot of fireplaces here too , very warm and in general a fun atmosphere . now onto the food . recommend start with the cornbread , it ' s the real deal . their steaks and chops are very good and they will make you a great cesar salad . desserts , everything is great . key lime pie or their special have never disappointed me .\ni just had the worse experience here . service was terrible . just trying to take my daughter and family out for dinner to celebrate her high school graduation . waiter was terrible . he was no where to be found . we had to ask for beverages and other items at least twice . i work had for my money and i don ' t mind tipping but the service was terrible . we spent over $ 500 and were do very disappointed with the dinner . not planning on returning . think twice about going there .\none of my favorite go to places . great food and great service . it ' s summer time so there is music to accompany the great atmosphere .\n\u201cwith a pretty good selection of wine and appetizers - try the buffalo shrimp - this is a great spot for lunch or dinner . \u201d in 94 reviews\n\u201cthe jerk chicken fondue is full of flavors and the cornbread will leave you salivating . \u201d in 32 reviews\n\u201cthe lodge cornbread is one of the best i have had , especially smothered in their maple butter . \u201d in 23 reviews\nyour trust is our top concern , so businesses can ' t pay to alter or remove their reviews . learn more .\nheads up : from now on , other yelpers will be able to see how you voted . want to chime in ?\nk k . still sitting in the restaurant and decided to write before i leave so that i don ' t forget . \u2026\nwe calculate the overall star rating using only reviews that our automated software currently recommends .\namazing view from the over the water seats . quieter than the outside bar tables . sophia was amazing . crab dip was delicious . could use more chips coconut crusted halibut was delicious !\ndurning the independence day weekend my family came in town and we decided to do the\nharbor\nexperience . we were a table of seven who in total spent over $ 500 . now you have the context i will go in to the pro ' s and con ' s . pro - no wait , seated in 5 minutes . - food was great . - server ( jordan ) was real nice . con - messed up drink order . - forgot one of our orders . the rest of the table waited patiently to eat for everyone to receive food . - no compensation was offered for forgotten meal . no offers to pay for the meal , appetizer , or dessert . - dessert plates were dirty . - appetizers were brought out with our meals not any earlier . - there were no hand towels in the bathroom . - no toilet paper in bathroom .\nthe big bummer - they do not provide any nutritional information . in restaurant or online . came for lunch and i had the margherita flatbread and it was delicious . we also tried the boom boom cauliflower and it was good too . according to our server , most of the food is made from scratch in house . you can see some of their rotisserie chickens roasting right over a nice big fire . the outdoor seating area on the water is great , literally right above the water with a glass divider so you could still see out into the harbor . our server jordan was great and service was fast .\ncame here for dinner on a saturday ! spacious restaurant , they have an outdoor seating area as well . solid restaurant . good food , good service , i was just shocked on the pricing of food . i mean even the appetizers were pretty pricy ! for food : buffalo jumbo shrimp - a must . it ' s amazing , so juicy and full of flavor . almost ordered this as an entree ! i loved it . cornbread - this cornbread is up there with some of my favorite cornbreads . so so so good . you can either get a skillet size or a slice ! buffalo chicken sandwich - this was also very good ! i really enjoyed how they cooked the chicken , and it was a nice portion ! i don ' t know how they make their sauce , but they know what they ' re doing . i also had the burger , it was cooked well , but i also like mine very plain , so it wasn ' t super amazing , but good . i ' ll definitely be back for the cornbread and shrimp ! i also need to try the deserts , looked good !\ni took my mom here for a mommy / daughter date and the staff + food exceeded all of our expectations . there was a little wait on the saturday we visited , about 15 mins , but that went by fast ! once seated , we were instantly greeted by our server who was absolutely amazing . i hate that i forgot his name , but he was super lively , had plenty of jokes to share , and gave 5 - star recommendations . my mom went with the general tso burger and i went with the crab cake sandwich . ( we also had white sangria with both of our meals . ) the food was bomb y ' all ! at first my mom ' s fries didn ' t come out hot , but the manager swapped them out so fast we didn ' t even mark it down as a real issue in our review . as a team , from front of the house to the back , they deserved to have a 5 - star review . thank you so much for the service and the laughs !\nhad the shrimp app . very good ! surprised with the nice presentation . sat outside . so windy right on the potomac but worth sitting out . great cornbread served in a cast iron pan with excellent butter . had the burgers and the buffalo chicken burger with outstanding blue cheese and good french fries . ok service . worth the visit . great burger\nexcellent service , great view , and the meal sealed the deal . i had the general tso turkey burger with fries . delicious ! one minor issue - my fires weren ' t hot . the manager happened to walk by and asked how we were doing . before i could finish telling him about the issue , he immediately said no a problem and in seconds i had a fresh order of hot fries . so attentive towards the customers . oh , almost forgot about the drinks . . . absolutely impressive to the eyes and tasteful to the tongue . the white sangria with everything else made the night one to remember .\nbar tender tish was awesome my blood orange cosmo was off the hook ! working on my food now . . . . i had a mango margarita not as good as the blood orange cosmo , cranberry and vodka . i had cheese flatbread , caesar salad , and fries . all tasty lettuce a little tire from sitting out , flatbread had pepperoni . overall not bad . staff upbeat atmosphere great and glad to once again patronize my community and share the what folds in my community . thanks tish at the bar you were awesome . oh yeah the view is awesome too .\nwent in for some apps and drinks , crab dip was amazing . pieces of card were so big we actually had to cut some crab meat in half . nice outdoor deck in the national harbor complex with a great view of the potomac .\nit was crowded but the wait wasn ' t too painful , we were seated by the window with an excellent view of the ferris wheel . my wife really wanted to sit outside but we were told by one of the hostess table was reserved for a party that never showed , when they did show it appeared they were family of one of the employees . . . go figure . my wife ordered the crab cakes and the brussels sprouts which they ran out of but the chef came out and offered her a replacement of anything she wanted and gave her a free dessert ( i really wish i would have gotten his name ) oh ! ! i almost forgot he informed us that they do not reserve tables on the weekend ( go figure ) ! but for the most part if i ' m in national harbor again , i may return\nthe atmosphere is really cool . like an upscale sports bar . the wings , calamari & shrimp was delicious , but that cornbread there , man it ' s damn good ! ! i ' m looking for an excuse to drive back down there so i can have a reason to b\ni came here on a wednesday evening for dinner - - made a reservation for 8 : 30 and we were seated at about 8 : 35 . we were immediately impressed by the overall ambiance of the place - - our seat overlooked the wonderful dock and water . we ordered the wings and cornbread for our appetizers along with a couple glasses of wine - - all of our choices were really great . for our entrees , we tried the grilled salmon and rib eye steak selections . they were definitely pricey but i ' d argue that they are worth it . the portion sizes were great and between the apps and entrees we had enough food for leftovers the next day . this is a nice choice for a dress up and treat yourself kind of night !\nmy friend and i went here and our experience was not the greatest . we went to the bar and was asked for our id ' s . we both are and look way older than 21 . the manager stated well if i don ' t ask , my staff wont ask . however , there were more people who came and he didn ' t ask them for there id . we ordered food , and our food came out about 45 minutes later . however , people who ordered food after ours ; came out within 10 minutes . we have been here prior to this and had better service . this particular night just wasn ' t great at all . we will be going back , if the service is better i will add an updated review . but on a good note , the food and drinks were great ."]}
{"id": 54596, "summary": [{"text": "chenab group is a pakistani conglomerate .", "topic": 8}, {"text": "it is one of the largest exporters of home textile products from pakistan .", "topic": 31}, {"text": "it was set up in 1974 as chenab fabrics & processing mills limited and later converted to chenab limited .", "topic": 14}, {"text": "it was founded by mian muhammad latif and his father haji muhammad saleem who was a cotton industrialist in toba tek singh district . ", "topic": 32}], "title": "chenab group", "paragraphs": ["glassdoor has 1 chenab group reviews submitted anonymously by chenab group employees . read employee reviews and ratings on glassdoor to decide if chenab group is right for you .\nthey say that it could not get any worse but it did for the chenab group .\nthe chenab group has 31 outlets of chen one across the country , and other companies including cgi limited uae , interfab in australia , chenab fibres limited , chensoft , chenab usa , chenone worldwide , house of chenab and chenone foundation .\nasst network administrator job in pakistan - chenab group lahore , multan , karachi , pakistan - ref . 128594\nlatif added that chenab owes the banks rs9 billion and the value of the group is far higher than this .\n\u201cas many as 37 containers were returned to chenab group after a year . we had to bear huge losses . \u201d\nit is an unfortunate situation with chenab group . i have visited chena group number of times and teh professionalism i experienced was very impressive in country like pakistan . chenab group have excellent reputaiton globally and they can be centre of excellence for pakistan . unfortunatly none of the government made any effort to bail out chenab group where as if they were in the west the government would have made every effort to bring the group back on its feet . i am sure if chenab group was supporting pmln they would grant every loan possible with its own terms and conditions . i am sure pmln have eye on chenab group and they cant wait to bank corrupt them and buy the group for pennys . history is witnessed that sharif family have created this kind of siutations with businessess and bought them for pennys . family unity is chebab group\u2019s strength and i am very convinced that they will bounce back . it will be shame and unfortunate for pakistan if chenab group fall .\nconsidered as one of the leading manufacturers of textile goods in the past , chenab group owns chen one \u2013 pakistan\u2019s first home textile brand having 29 branches in the country and abroad . the group also owns and manages several other companies such as cgi limited uae , interfab in australia , chenab fibres limited , chensoft , chenab usa , chenone worldwide , house of chenab and chenone foundation .\n\u201cit was not a big issue for the chenab group to payback the loans to the banks , \u201d said latif . \u201cthe group\u2019s bank record was remarkable and it never delayed paying loan instalments to banks .\nchenab group is one of the biggest defaulters of a well known commercial bank . yes it is a known defaulted player in textile industry .\naoa , it very nice and excellance information , i say welcome that to your hardworking group team . i want to your group urltoken cell no 03025892688\nchenab group introduced concept of chenone stores in pakistan and middle east . chenone is pakistan ' s first home textile brand having a total of 29 branches in pakistan and abroad . chenab group also owns or manages several other companies such as cgi limited uae , interfab in australia , chenab fibres ltd , chensoft , chenab united states , chenone worldwide , house of chenab and chenone foundation . [ 3 ] some of these associate companies along with the owners have been implicated by the pakistani securities and exchange commission in insider trading / market manipulation of chenab shares . [ 8 ] criminal prosecution of chenab owners and companies is ongoing due to their alleged role in the matter [ 9 ]\nfaisalabad / karachi : known for its textile business , the chenab group is now venturing into the real estate sector with a planned investment of rs10 billion .\nchenab weaving units are equipped with 120 air jet looms of 75 , 110 and 134 inches . weaving quality of chenab products are of finest quality .\nin 2004 , the chenab group purchased another industry where latif installed the chen one furniture factory . this was and remains the first automatic furniture plant in pakistan .\nthe foundations of chenab group of colleges were laid with this belief to generate a civilised nation . god blesses everyone with endowments , our duty is to denude them , and help individual to realize and recognize their m\u00e9tier . the concerted effort of the team of chenab group of college is to provide a productive environment for learning .\nat the time , the group had bulks of textile orders from world\u2019s biggest stores .\nin 2006 - 07 , the group\u2019s long term loan stood at rs3 . 5 billion .\nnishat group is a success story though . hence you are right family business can work .\nin 2007 , the chenab group hit its peak as monthly sales grew to rs1 . 5 billion , which have now come down to just rs15 million , says its ceo mian latif .\nwhile pak oasis is a recent entrant on the uae stage , chen one home , a subsidiary of pakistani - based chenab group , has been in the region since 1999 . it boasts five showrooms across the emirates and one in saudi arabia . known for its high - quality furnishings , the chenab group also supplies to international brands such as ralph lauren and calvin klein home .\npunjab university grants the extension to chenab law college for ll . b ( 3 - years )\nsquare metres fabric dyeing every year and has established a global sales network spanning across five continents . chenab is licensed to the swedish texcote technology in the manufacturing and sale of textile materials , garments and textile house - hold goods . in august 2003 , the chenab group signed a rs 900 million loan facility with the national bank of pakistan . the group\u2019s textile products have been awarded the oekotex 100 accreditation .\nhe said chenab was making interest payments till 2010 but no bank was willing to issue working capital .\nchenab is ' economicaly significant company ( esc ) ' regarded as one of pakistan\u00eds leading manufacturers - cum - exporters of textile goods . operational since 1975 , chenab is vertically integrated unit covering complete range of operations from spinning to retailing . chenab today is capable of processing and converting more than 70 million meters of fabric per annum into made ups and garments . chenab offers a wide range of coordinated concepts .\npunjab university allows chenab law college to start evening classes of ll . b ( 3 - years )\nvery unfortunate and sad story . the government could give rs . 2 billion for shares in chenab group . the group\u2019s worth will increase many fold and the return on investment could be over 200 - 300 % within 2 years . you see the group is in a terrible position and the government can demand more as the group is in a desperate position . i see a golden oppurtunity for our government to mint money for the taxpayer . not only that it will also boost our exports . it\u2019s a win - win situation , espcially for the taxpayer .\nthe group tried to manage alternate sources of energy and arranged to deliver the biggest order to a leading store chain in germany . \u201cbut we missed the orders from america and other countries , causing the group to pay big penalties . \u201d\nin 2006 - 07 , chenab limited recorded sales over rs9 billion and was eyeing the rs15 - billion mark by the following year . suffice to say that the dream never bore fruit as various issues caught the group off guard .\n\u201cbeing in the region has helped us connect with the world and promote business on a scale , unimaginable had we confined ourselves to being only a national player , \u201d says khadija naeem , deputy general manager , chenab group international .\n8 . \uf0d8 it is a chain of fashion stores owned by chenab group . \uf0d8 its main products that it offers include home textile , garments , foot wear and furniture . \uf0d8 its textile products not only fulfill local demand but are also exported to several other countries . \uf0d8 large amount of domestically produced superior quality fabrics and garments by chenab\ndata as of dec 21 2017 . currency figures normalised to chenab ltd ' s reporting currency : pakistani rupee pkr\nobservation of river chenab by taking gauge reading regularly at one location at kwar and at two locations at kiru .\n\u201cit was not a big issue to pay back the loans . the group\u2019s record was remarkable and it never delayed installments .\ntaking observation of gauge & discharge of river chenab at one location at kwar and at two locations at kiru regularly , hydro metrological data and collection of water samples of river chenab for silt concentration of kiru & kwar he projects .\nsupply , installation , testing and commissioning of server and its peripherals in chenab jal shakti bhawan , cvpp ltd . , jammu\nobservation of gauge reading at river chenab and taking gauge reading regularly at two locations at kwar and one location at kiru .\nmian latif , the chief executive officer , was asked the reasons behind the fall and if the group could re - emerge from the slide .\neven today , the group has the distinction of owing 24 - colour rotary machines in pakistan , labelled the best manufacturing machines in the world .\n\u201ctextiles industries that are still surviving do business in multiple files while chenab group was flourishing on the back of processing industries . exports orders of yarn and gray cloth can be managed from the market but orders comprising garments and home textile products have to be arranged from our own factories . \u201d\ncross - sections of chenab river around trt outlet of dulhasti ( stage - ii ) project to trt of dul - hasti power station .\n\u201cthe irony is that the technology and quality assurance that helped the group flourish became the first hurdle and the first step towards the collapse as well . \u201d\ninsurance coverage under group personnel accidental insurance scheme ( gpai ) for period of one year ( 16 . 01 . 2018 to 15 . 01 . 2019 )\ntwo years later , chenab purchased a sick unit in faisalabad . the unit was spread over six kanals before latif expanded to an area of 280 kanals .\nthis article is highly biased and does not show the true face of chenab group . the real reason for chenab\u2019s fall is nepotism . all decision making positions are held by family members many of whom are willful defaulters . these family members grew up in luxury and are least bothered about putting a hard days work in the factory . many visit their offices just once a month as they cant get anytime off from their \u2018vacationing\u2019 . no bank is going to lend them any money .\n@ economy : but there was an ipo for chenab in 2004 . the company is listed on kse\u2026i wonder why the article has not mentioned any of this ?\n\u201cwe strived hard to fulfill our commitments . chenab had almost a 16 , 000 - workforce . now , we have been reduced to a few hundreds . \u201d\ncollection of gauge & discharge data at trt oulet site on chenab river at benzwar for period of one year of dulhasti ( stage - ii ) he project .\n\u201cthe year 2007 was a time when chenab was a well - known entity in international markets including europe , australia , the uae and us , \u201d said latif .\n3 . \u2022 it is one of pakistan\u2019s leading textile group \u2022 one of the largest exporters of home textile \u2022 chenab ' s processing unit is considered one of the best in the country with a complete processing range . \u2022 it was established in 1974 by mian m . latif the chairman , later joined by mian javed iqbal and mian m . naeem\nduring 2007 - 08 , the group sustained rs4 billion in losses . \u201cwe tried to convince banks to give working capital but the banks refused to deal with us , \u201d said latif .\ncompanies such as the siddco group , pioneers in plastic conversion , petrochemicals , trade and logistics , have capitalised on the uae\u2019s safe business haven status to catapult themselves into leading industrial players .\ncurrently , the chenab is operating at less than 25 % capacity with 3 , 000 employees , supplying goods to chen one stores and meeting requirements of a few international ones .\n\u201cthe group needs just rs2 billion for working capital and we can re - start from our previous position within a year but no bank is willing to come forward , \u201d said a dejected latif .\nthe group\u2019s move comes as it struggles to keep its core area of expertise afloat with an energy crisis , increased cost of doing business and low cotton production taking their toll on the balance sheet .\nchenab spins finest quality yarns in count of 10 , 16 , 20 , 22 , 24 , 30 , 40 , 60 and 80 in carded . these yarns are used by various manufacturers .\n, who laid the foundation stone of this group , set up his first factory in 1898 , first flour mill in 1908 , taking colony group\u2019s total tally to 14 ginning factories and 4 flour mills by 1947 . the group suffered heavily during zulfiqar bhutto\u2019s nationalization and it was left only with a few textile mills , flour mills and ginning factories . though sheikh ismaeel\u2019s heirs could not manage to take colony\u2019s name to the top , they have had an excellent time . but despite their share of hard luck , colony group\u2019s owners that still run some jute , textile and financial companies . colony textile mills was the first unit of its kind to go into operation in independent pakistan . ismaeel sheikh\u2019s sons aziz , naseer , farooq and mughis have also been active in politics . they once owned equities in newspaper and a few of them even went\nanswering a question , he said three banks filed cases against the group , seeking an auction . \u201cbut , we said we are ready to pay the loans if the banks re - considered their terms and conditions . \u201d\nonce a shining star , boasting annual sales of rs9 billion , the group\u2019s slide began seven years ago . while it is desperately looking to claw its way back , lack of working capital is proving to be a massive hindrance .\nmodernization efforts have brought major changes to the pakistan textile industry . at chenab ltd . ( spinning division ) equipment has been streamlined and many operations have been fully automated with computers . machine speeds have greatly increased .\n10 . paradise of textile products \u2022 chenab limited , the paradise of textile fabrics and products , is a leading composite textile mill of pakistan doing business globally . \u2022 customer satisfaction is the main tool and pivot of success\nmr . shahzad ahmad malik has been associated with nishat group since 1998 . before joining the group , he served as a deputy director in the pakistan audit and accounts service , government of pakistan . he has a degree in civil engineering and later on did his mba from the lahore university of management sciences and a certified director by completing director\u2019s training program from the university of lahore . he is also a director on the board of d . g . khan cement company limited .\nchenab advertising private limited ' s annual general meeting ( agm ) was last held on 29 september 2007 and as per records from ministry of corporate affairs ( mca ) , its balance sheet was last filed on 31 march 2007 .\nwas the founder of dadabhoy group , starting in trade and branching off into the construction business . the group has a big share of cement market in southern pakistan . memons by clan , dadabhoys are closely related to the bawanies . abdul ghani dadabhoy had five sons and two daughters , namely noor mohammad dadabhoy , mohammad farooq dadabhoy , mohammad hussain dadabhoy , abdullah hussain dada bhoy and ghulam mohammad dadabhoy . daughters are mrs mehrunisajaffer and mrs zaibunisa tanveer . this group has massive investments in cement , energy , construction , leasing , polyester , banking and insurance etc . dadabhoys are seasoned campaigners and perhaps do not like being brought into any sort of reckoning like the habibs . despite being a formidable business entity , this family is deemed to be extremely reluctant throughout its\nyear on year chenab ltd had revenues fall - 9 . 31 % from 2 . 21bn to 2 . 01bn , though the company grew net income from a loss of 479 . 39m to a smaller loss of 389 . 70m .\ndesign and construction of one no . approximately 81 mtr . span ( centre to centre ) 70r double lane steel truss bridge over river chenab at km 3 . 55 of proposed main project road for kwar h . e . project , kishtwar\nmian muhammad javaid iqbal is director operations at chenab ltd . his key responsibilities include supervision and operational control of the facility and personnel management besides dealing with service matters and administration related issues . he has above 30 years of valuable experience in administration\nchenab advertising private limited ' s corporate identification number is ( cin ) u74300jk2000ptc002102 and its registration number is 2102 . its email address is tikoo3 @ urltoken and its registered address is 12 a / b , gandhi nagar , jammu jammu jk 180004 in , - , .\nadvertising . [ printing of advertising material is classified in class 2221 , market research in class 7413 , public relations activities in class 7414 , direct mailing activities in class 7499 , production of commercial messages for radio , television and film are classified in the appropriate class of group 921 ] .\nchenab advertising private limited is a private incorporated on 03 october 2000 . it is classified as non - govt company and is registered at registrar of companies , jammu . its authorized share capital is rs . 200 , 000 and its paid up capital is rs . 100 , 000 . it is inolved in advertising . [ printing of advertising material is classified in class 2221 , market research in class 7413 , public relations activities in class 7414 , direct mailing activities in class 7499 , production of commercial messages for radio , television and film are classified in the appropriate class of group 921 ] .\nhe has 25 years of professional experience and has worked as different capacities including project manager , financial analyst and head of investment banking . he has remained associated with bank of america , abn amro bank , the royal bank of scotland , nib bank limited and current working as group head investment banking at allied .\n@ nida alvi : the saigols have had multiple restructurings both with pak electron as well as maple leaf cement . in fact pak electron has been part of a cartel according to siemens colluding with wapda to set prices . . atlas group had a bank they busted with in house loans . it is now called \u2018plummet\u2019 bank .\nthe chenab group of colleges is a collection of three campuses , two in gujrat city and the other is in wazirabad . the main campus is composed of different academic departments , major focus on commerce , it , law , and engineering diplomas , in future more academic departments will be commenced . all these three campus are self - governing and financially independent , but an academic affiliation with gujranawala board , punjab university , and university of gujrat . taking current needs into consideration the fluidity of internal policies , replacement of modern technologies and collegiate equipments are evolved over time . the expansion of cgc in other cities will fulfill people\u2019s academic expectations .\nplease allow me to say some thing more about chenab limited , ( previously known as chenab fabrics and processing mills limited ) . we started our operations in 1975 and over the years worked hard to produce the best possible quality . our efforts are visible from the growth in exports \u0097 from rs 13 . 5 million in 1986 to rs 3 . 17 billion in 1999 . we also accepted the year 2005 challenge when we introduced the concept of chenone fashion stores in 1997 . initially we planned to introduce fourteen such stores in pakistan and also establish the chain in middle east and some countries under quota regime at present .\nin 1973 , after completing graduation , latif set up a small - scale business \u2013 a power loom factory in toba tek singh . sixty power looms were installed as the first step was taken towards success . chenab textile mills , the first weaving unit , was setup and marked a big day for latif .\nthe indus river bounds the region in part of the west and the yamuna river in part of the east . the five rivers that give punjab its name , the jhelum , the chenab , the ravi , the sutlej , and the beas , merge to form the panjnad , which flows into the indus .\nin the majha part of punjab many new cities were developed by converting the forests into cultivating land and is called bar , cities include lyallpur ( faisalabad ) , montgomery , etc . the area beyond the chenab river in north and around river jhelum is called pothohar , cities include rawalpindi , hasan abdal , etc . the area between the ravi and chenab rivers is called the rachna doab , its cities are gujrat , sargodha , etc . the area of malwa is in southern punjab facing rajasthan and east of river beas , cities include ludhiana , patiala , ambala , karnal , sangrur , malerkotla , shahabad , and abohar .\none reason that they did not tell is the induction of their family members as the ceo , financial officers and for all top posts in the chenab group . this has led to the downfall of many groups in pakistan in the past as well . big business ventures dont work like that . all big industries around the world hire very professional ceos to run their companies . you can run a political party like that but not a company . in the modern business environment you have to hire the most professional to be the best . in this world of cut throat competition next - of - kin ( nok ) formula to exclusively run your businesses dont work .\n\u201ci tried talking to banks but they refused to extend financing . last year [ 2013 ] , two banks rescheduled the loan for working capital of rs370 million on terms that the group will pay interest on the new rescheduled loan and 7 % from the npl capital amount . in this agreement , we would npls in the next 10 years . \u201d\nchenab spins finest quality yarns in counts of 10 , 16 , 20 , 22 , 24 , 30 , 40 , 60 & 80 in carded as well as combed versions . the spinning facility spread over 520 , 000 square feet houses 19 , 000 spindles with an approximate production capacity of million kgs of yarn every year .\nproblem with this group was only one : intention . they are known for siphoning off the funds , they diverted the bank loans , earnings and even machinery outside country . reportedly they have shifted all their textile business to bangladesh and africa . there is nothing wrong in it untill and unless you dont hurt and loot local banks and vendors . something they are famous for .\nnotice inviting tender for hiring of vehicles ( one no : tata safari dicor 2 . 2 vx 4x4 , one no . - mahindra scorpio lx 4x4 , two nos . mahindra bolero zlx ) brand new / 2013 model for a period of 2 years ( 24 months ) for kiru and kwar he projects , chenab valley power projects ( p ) ltd , kishtwar .\n@ shuaib bhat : the government cannot be responsible for the financial health of private units . can you imagine the scandal if the government lost all the money it put in ? these group profiles are well researched but i feel they should also present the other side of the story . if it were just an issue of granting working capital no bank would refuse . lets hear what they have to say .\nnow the second generation is coming in , to share their responsibilities for the greater interest of the organization . mr . muhammad faisal latif and mr . farhan latif are responsible respectively for exports and garments division of the organization and mr . muhammad kashif ashfaq is responsible as director chenone store ' s affairs . they have joined the management in order to strengthen the progressive team of chenab limited\nchenab limited is engaged in manufacturing and exporting of textile goods and garments . the company is engaged in exporting various kinds of value added fabrics , textile made - ups , casual and fashion garments duly processed . it also offers a range of bed linen , bedspreads , curtains , table linen and kitchen accessories . it also produces formal and casual garments for men , women and children . its spi\na success story dating back to early seventies , the company built it foundation in tradition and innovation . over the years chenab has prided itself on most distinctive features ; unrelenting commitment , far - sightedness , enduring personal relationship and above all passion for the business is what spurred the founder of the company to pursue great results , and passion is still the driving force behind the present management team .\nthe first company of the group , united oil supply company ( uosc ) , was established in 2003 at al hamriyah port , sharjah . since then , uosc has transformed into a reputable solutions provider in the regional petrochemical storage and logistics segment , with a capacity of more than 75 , 000 tonnes up from its initial 13 , 000 . at any given point of time uosc handles up to $ 100 million worth of goods .\nfabric collection to south america , usa , canada , new zealand and europe . their textile divisions together operate at strength of 33 , 984 spindles . the sitara ( group , to a common man , is more famous for its lawn brands like sitara sapna and mughal - e - azam . the men at helm of affairs in sitara hardly believe in setting up dozens of units , of which they are otherwise very much capable of .\n\u201cthe idea is to align our businesses with the mainstream industry of the region and what can be more fundamental than petroleum ? \u201d asks zakee siddiqi , chairman and ceo , siddco group . he emphasises that the key move is to focus on import substitutions and technology enhancements . \u201cthis is why we are continually acquiring the latest technology comprising heavy machinery and equipment from europe and the middle east . it is a more cost - effective solution .\nthe area of punjab that is between the beas and satluj is called the doaba . the major cities in this part of punjab are jalandhar , hoshiarpur and nawanshahr . majha is between the beas and chenab and on both sides of the ravi , this part is called the heart of punjab and its cities include , lahore , amritsar , gurdaspur , sialkot , kasur , lyallpur ( faisalabad ) , faridkot and ferozepur .\nmr . ghazanfar hussain mirza has a bachelor degree in mechanical engineering from ned university of engineering & technology . mr . mirza has 35 years of experience in business development and business & corporate management in engineering , technical and multinational environment . he has served as managing director of group companies of wartsila corporation ( finland ) in pakistan and saudi arabia . he also serves on the board of nishat mills limited and holds the office of chief executive officer of pakgen power limited .\nappears a piece of writting without any research from independent sources , just one side of story . another reason ( in market ) which the author didnt mention was siphoning of funds and diversion of funds to off shore locations , where the group now owns mills and factories which are working fine and here they are not paying back . write it somewhere , next property boom in pakistan and the borrower will pay back entire amount to get his lands vacated of charges and earn money .\nmr . muhammad zeeshan latif is director , ppc and home textile division at chenab ltd . he has around 10 years rich experience in production and planning . his major responsibilities include production planning for the home textile division , planning of grey procurement , liaison with processing , packing & folding , cutting , sampling , sewing , and supply chain management departments for smooth and timely production of home textiles meant for export . he also coordinates on research and development and personnel management .\npunjabi civilization is one of the oldest on earth , with its distinguished language , culture , food , attire , script , folklore , people , etc . punjabi langauge has its originating source in sanskrit , brahmi and braj ( not in hindi or urdu ( once known as hidustani ) as many young indian and pakistanis believe ) , i . e . the family of indo - european group of langauges which includes persian , latin and greek . punjab has always been a land of great saints and fighters .\nall went wrong with this group : electricity , gas , bb assassination , fragile security situation etc . in the meantime other groups flourished likes of nishat , lucky , afroze , gul ahmed , al karam , saphhire ( which actually came out of problems ) , khaadi , j . all these groups agressively pursued vertical and horizontal expansion and they are now big companies with exports all around the globe . companies like junaid jamshed and khaadi which started with humble beginning of a store only are now giants in terms of local sales as well as exports .\nmr muhammad farhan latif is director processing at chenab ltd . he is responsible for handling all production related affairs in the processing division . he has some 12 years of varied experience in processing , i . e . , bleaching , dyeing , printing and finishing of fabrics . his key responsibilities include cost control / handling of processing chain management , and liaison with ppc / merchandisers for timely production . he is also responsible for supervision / coordination of training programmes like tusdec , undp , and technopak sponsored by the federal textile ministry .\ndesign and construction of one no . approximately 81 m span ( centre to centre ) 70r double lane ( 8 . 0 m width ) steel truss bridge over river chenab at km 3 . 55 of proposed main projct road for kwar h . e project , kishtwar including excavation , abutments , filling behind the abutments to the extent of approach slab , approach slab , deck slab , railing , wearing coat , wing wall , painting , load testing etc . as per the design , drawing , load testing procedure approved / proof checked by iit / nit .\ndesign and construction of one no . approximately 81 m span ( centre to centre ) 70r double lane ( 8 . 0 m width ) steel truss bridge over river chenab at km 3 . 55 of proposed main project road for kwar h . e project , kishtwar including excavation , abutments , approach slab , filling behind the abutmens to the extent of approach slab , deck slab , railing , wearing coat , wing wall , painting , load testing etc . as per the design , drawing , load testing procedure approved / proof checked by iit / nit .\ndesign and construction of one no . approximately 81 mtr . span ( centre to centre ) 70r double lane ( 8 . 0 mtr . width ) steel truss bridge over river chenab at km 3 . 55 of proposed main project road for kwar h . e project , kishtwar including excavation , abutments , approach slab , filling behind the abutments to the extent of approach slab , deck slab , railing , wearing coat , wing walls , painting , load testing etc . as per the design , drawing , load testing procedure approved / proof checked by iit / nit\nin 326 b . c ( 2337 years ago ) alexander the great invaded punjab and conquered a great punjabi king named porus , whose kingdom was located between the jhelum and chenab rivers , at the battle of the hydaspes river ( the greek name for the river jhelum ) . when king poros was taken before alexander the greek asked porus how he thought he should be dealt with . porus answered that he should be shown the respect owed a king . he was restored back to his throne by alexander . alexander returned to iran before crossing the river beas , as his forces , now so far from their homelands , refused to go any further . in his train we have a reliable resource that tells us about punjab 2450 years ago . not much different from today ( except for the technology ) .\nmian muhammad latif , the chief executive of chenab ltd . , is also the founder of the company . he has over 35 years variegated but rich experience in trade and industry . he has also held distinguished positions with a host of organizations in the public and private sectors like chairman , board of management , punjab medical college / allied / dhq hospitals , faisalabad ; member , board of governors , national textile university , faisalabad ; trustee / founder chairman , faisalabad dry port trust ; member / former chairman , faisalabad industrial estates development and management company ( fiedmc ) ; former chairman , district public safety commission , faisalabad ; member , board of directors , faisalabad electric supply company ( fesco ) ; member / former chairman , pakistan textile exporters association ; former member , pakistan railway board ; former member , federal export development board ( chaired by the prime minister of pakistan ) ; former member of syndicate , gc university faisalabad , and member , all pakistan textile mills association .\ntextile industry has the largest potential for boosting exports from pakistan . the industry needs adequate supply of cotton at competitive prices and removal of the irritants affecting the performance . at the same time each player has to try hard for higher value - addition and quality improvement . the increase in average unit price realization and enhanced exports can help in boosting total exports and bridging trade deficit gap of the country .\nas the world is going through the process of globalization , textile industry could not remain immune . i would go one step further and say ,\nthe textile industry is going through a transition\n. units are being relocated to attain competitive edge , efforts are to go for the highest value - addition and take the maximum advantage of blended fabrics . while many japanese , korean and taiwanese companies have relocated their production facilities in indonesia , thailand and some other countries , pakistan has failed to attract such investment .\nit is mainly due to the fact that most of the manufacturing units in the country do not produce enough fine and super fine finished fabrics but there are few organizations , which are fulfilling the demand and requirement of fine and super fine finished fabrics . commonly our work force , despite being cheaper , could not ensure production , productivity and quality due to low skill levels , but the exception are there .\nsaying this much , i would like to add that there are some textile companies who have been working hard \u0097 even during the difficult times . they have gone for bmr , expansion , product diversification , quality improvement and proactive marketing . though , such companies are few , their performance shows that there is no short cut to success and one should respond to the changing trends . the companies who are able to read the trend earlier are the biggest beneficiaries and those who fail ultimately vanish .\nto dilate further , i would say that the proactive companies do not need policy crutches . i understand some companies had started bmr / expansion even before the idea of textile vision 2005 was conceived . plant and machinery of a number of units is either in the process of installation or arriving pakistan shortly . please allow me to quote the example of our own company . a rs 700 million bmr / expansion is on the way . more than half of the machinery has already reached pakistan and remaining would reach by december this year .\nwe opened the first chenone stores in islamabad , the federal capital . the objective behind this was to let the policy planners know about our efforts and establish the credibility of the brand name . this also provided us an opportunity to convey our message to diplomatic missions and foreign visitors . i am proud to tell you that we have been able to achieve this target , by the grace of allah .\nafter establishing a number of stores in pakistan , our next destination is united arab emirates ( uae ) . our first stores , in the citycenter of ajman , will be operational in november 2000 . chenone products will also be available in abu dhabi and dubai within couple of months . we have initially selected uae because there are no quota restriction , however , we have plan to open these stores in quota countries by the year 2004 . is this not a clear manifestation of erudition and faith in textile vision 2005 ?\nto conclude , please let me say that while the efforts of present economic managers are plausible , they need to work even harder and redefine long - term strategy to combat emerging challenges . at the same time it is imperative for the industry to adjust , at the earliest , to cater to changing customer preference . the industry must give up the tradition of living on crutches and learn to face the competition . neither the growers should demand a rate which does not commensurate with international prices of cotton , nor the spinners should look forward for a subsidy . each of us must play the due role . the country has already missed many opportunities and cannot afford to loose more .\nmian muhammad latif has also introduced the concept of chenone family stores in pakistan . very shortly chenone brand will be available in the united arab emirates . during the journey of success his younger brother mr . muhammad naeem , director marketing & planning , mian muhammad javaid iqbal , director operation & administration and chaudhry muhammad ashfaq , director procurement has assisted him .\nthe ceo recalled 2007 as the year that set the downfall in motion , citing the riots that followed the assassination of former prime minister benazir bhutto as one of its reasons . photo : imran rana / express\nlatif\u2019s family had an agricultural background before it established industries . the ceo\u2019s forefathers had moved from what is now a part of india , settling in toba tek singh in 1883 .\nthe unit started exporting gray fabric and in 1985 , exports were worth rs135 million . in 1995 , earnings reached rs2 billion . in 1998 , exports grew to rs3 . 5 billion . the earnings helped him clear all outstanding loans .\nduring 1990 to 2000 , he had also purchased another two sick textile units at an investment of rs300 million .\nthis was the time when latif was busy in expanding production capacity . the year 1998 saw the company earn a net profit of around rs400 million .\nby now , latif had made a name for himself . a good reputation followed in the international market including europe , uae and australia but the dream was to penetrate the us .\nlatif went after the dream . what ensued was knocking on the doors of banks in search for loans . production capacity had to be increased and hence , heavy machinery was imported .\nthe ceo recalled that , at the time , flow of capital was not an issue . state - of - the - art machinery was imported as quality assurances were given to the international market . that was the only way to penetrate .\nin 2004 - 05 , exports grew to rs5 billion , rs6 billion a year later before reaching its peak in 2006 - 07 . exports were increasing and the company , on a high , set a target of rs15 billion for next year .\n\u201cbut , october 15 , 2007 was the date when ship started sinking . \u201d\nduring the time , load - shedding was at a minimum . the period between october to january is considered a peak season for the textile industry .\n\u201cthis is the time when we have to deliver our textile orders for christmas and the new year . we strive to fulfil our commitments at any cost . \u201d\nthe factories suffered the first setback when they faced gas cuts from october 15 , 2007 to november 1 after a fault in the qadirpur gas fields , bringing down production .\nby the time supply was restored , the damage had been done . the supply chain was broken and latif said an alternative did not exist . \u201cwe did not have an alternate source to produce steam to run our units and that delayed the shipments .\n\u201cwe were unable to meet deadlines and could not arrange deliveries from the market as not even a single unit in faisalabad had 24 - colour rotary machines .\n\u201cwe dispatched orders of a german company that owned 1 , 400 outlets in the country alone . the orders were dispatched in 107 containers and made their way from faisalabad dry port to karachi . out of those 107 containers , only 37 reached germany . \u201d\nthe reason was the assassination of pakistan people\u2019s party chairman benazir bhutto in december that year , which resulted to riots across the country . the remaining containers could not be delivered on time and the german company filed a case and won \u20ac5 million in damages .\nlike business on facebook , follow @ tribunebiz on twitter to stay informed and join in the conversation .\ntextile exports witnessed a month - on - month drop of 7 . 89 % in july\nloss of an industrialist is a loss of whole nation . anarchists don\u2019t care how much damage they do , nor our protectors understand the importance to eliminate them . our protectors did nothing in 2007 and don\u2019t allow others to do something in 2014 .\ncut of gas supply due to fault in gas - line for a period of 17 days even in the peak season + a penalty of euro 5 . 0 m could sink such a sailing ship\u2026 . .\nsince it was export shipment ; those 107 containers must have been insured , so i am not accepting it as a loss .\npresents a very one sided sob story . no business falls for singular reasons . given the dirty business sphere in pakistan , i am sure there is more to this story and @ muslim leaguer shares some of those details which were glossed over .\nbusinesses in pakistan need to learn that they ought to be come professional . this is my hand waving argument ! glosses over lots of stuff !\nmy learning about the faisalabadi textile industry has been that even when times are good , they will whine and cry . there is a big pakistani demographic they can cater to and should start focusing on more . stop looking outwards .\nwe are facing a chinese tsunami . they are out competing us . their costs are lower and they work like ants .\neven now bank would save this organization , provided the bank ir self nominate or hire a ceo . mian sahab , do you really want to save the ship ?\neven now bank would save this organization , provided the bank it self nominate or hire a ceo . mian sahab , do you really want to save the ship ?\ni don\u2019t know why companies in pakistan go after loans to collect capital rather than having ipo to sell shares in stock market . perhaps they want to have business empire to themselves . due to this greed they end up loosing everything they own .\nin the end no one loses except the poor schmuck who put his money in the bank expecting a fair decent return .\nexports of manufactured goods has become extremely difficult and risky due to mass corruption , energy deficiency and high rates and law and order situation . general pervez let the vandals loose on rampage for three days after benazir assassination and the next government of wadera corruption party being criminal and crime friendly did not arrest and get punished even a single criminal involved in mass loot , arson and murders that followed the assassination . only \u201cbusinessmen\u201d like nawaz sharif and zardari and their cronies can thrive in this country .\nvery sad story . this is difference between india and pakistan . in india government support has led to giants like tata , reliance and many more\nwe could not create the same giants in business because of govt policies or attitute towards support . only shady characters like malik riaz or manshah can exist here\n@ zeeshan : zardari , dr . asim , khurshid shah , makhdoom amin faheem , rehman malik etc . etc . have been extremely \u201csuccessful\u201d \u201cbusinessmen\u201d , making billions and billions and billions without a pause , they continue their \u201cbusiness\u201d in sind province while nawaz family do their \u201cbusiness\u201d in center and punjab .\n@ farooq : the business families in pakistan ( adamjees , dewans , habibs , mians , saigols , valikas etc ) were also flourishing like tata , birla , godrej , ambanis etc . in india but the nationalization done by z . a . bhutto in 1973 killed the entrepreneurship and blocked any possibility of domestic or foreign investment in pakistan .\nwhen one reads a story like this\u2026\u2026its best to take it with a pinch of salt .\ntop leadership need to be change , to gain the trust of financial institutions .\nmain reason of downfall non professional and uneducated people on top posts . involvement in politics .\nbuyer preference : 1 . 8l engines may win a race but 1 . 3l ones remain ahead\nthis material may not be published , broadcast , rewritten , redistributed or derived from .\nsales , especially exports , have suffered since power woes in pakistan worsened and the security situation needed military intervention to return to normalcy . this situation meant that the biggest challenge for the pml - n government , when it got elected in 2013 , was to get a grip on the energy crisis and improve the security outlook of the country \u2014 areas where notable progress has been made in the last three years . but there is still a long way to go .\n\u201cnow , we are restricted to making fabric and garments to sell at our chen one outlets , from where we tap domestic and international markets . \u201d\nso what prompted one of pakistan\u2019s biggest textile groups to move to real estate \u2013 where it is planning to launch two projects in faisalabad and one in lahore . its aim is to complete the apartments and residential houses project before launching the one featuring villas in faisalabad .\n\u201coctober 15 , 2007 was the day when the ship started sinking , \u201d recalls latif as he singled out the 17 - day cut in the supply of gas . the ceo said the cut in supply meant orders for christmas and the new year\u2019s were missed . \u201cthe assassination of former prime minister benazir bhutto made matters worse and delayed consignments even more . we lost a lot of money . \u201d\nthe supply - cut started on october 15 , 2007 and continued till november 1 after a fault in the qadirpur gas fields , bringing down production at many factories in punjab .\n\u201cbut we have continued to suffer as our machinery gathered rust and debts mounted . \u201d\nthe contraction in the agriculture sector has also forced the government to announce a kisan package along with various incentives for the textile industry . but latif says the damage has been done .\n\u201cwe dispatched orders to a german company that owned 1 , 400 outlets in the country alone . the orders were dispatched in 107 containers and made their way from the faisalabad dry port to karachi . out of those 107 containers , only 37 reached germany . there are many examples where we were unable to deliver the shipments in time and we faced heavy losses . \u201d"]}
{"id": 54599, "summary": [{"text": "s. r. prabhu is an indian film producer .", "topic": 11}, {"text": "during his tenure at studio green ( 2006 \u2013 13 ) , he has produced 12 tamil films and distributed 18 films in tamil and telugu .", "topic": 11}, {"text": "in 2010 , he and his brother s. r. prakashbabu founded dream warrior pictures , a film production company .", "topic": 32}, {"text": "he is also a partner in potential studios , which is an another film production company .", "topic": 11}, {"text": "s. r. prabhu is relative of the veteran actor sivakumar and cousins of leading actors suriya and karthi . ", "topic": 11}], "title": "s . r . prabhu", "paragraphs": ["how can i put and write and define s r prabhu in a sentence and how is the word s r prabhu used in a sentence and examples ? \u7528s r prabhu\u9020\u53e5 , \u7528s r prabhu\u9020\u53e5 , \u7528s r prabhu\u9020\u53e5 , s r prabhu meaning , definition , pronunciation , synonyms and example sentences are provided by ichacha . net .\nit was founded in 2010 by brothers s r prakashbabu and s r prabhu , who were partners in studio green during 2006 - 2013 .\n\u00a9 2016 s r prabhu . all rights reserved . concept by repute | follow me -\npeople looking for online information on dheeran adhigaram ondru , karthi , s r prabhu will find this news story useful .\nhindi dharm surya prakash - singh ' s sister hindi 2008 deshdrohi neha r .\nindiaglitz congratulates raju murugan , producers s . r . prabhu and s . r . prakash babu , lead actor guru somasundaram and all other cast and crew members of ' joker ' for their maiden national award .\ni am ready to sell movie ticket for rs . 25 in multiplex theatre but . . - producer s . r . prabhu open talk\nproducer s r prabhu says ,\nwe are so much proud that aruvi has become one of the best films produced under our banner\n.\nkrishna 2 animations by v . r . raghava krishna 3 magic by v . r . raghava krishna raghava krishna - imdb\nin a chat with behindwoods as part of our \u201ctamil cinema progressive\u201d initiative , s . r . prabhu of studio green talks about his firm and their modus - operandi .\nleena manimekalai , independent filmmaker , poet and an actor . | photo credit : s . r . raghunathan\nkrrish 3 rajesh roshan\nyaro yaro\nmadha yaanai koottam n . r . raghunanthan\ns . r . prabhu of dream warriors pictures , who produced films such as aruvi , kaashmora and joker , is partly backing the two - million - dollar - film . he will distribute it across the country .\nalso read : mani ratnam ' s kaatru veliyidai will be magical . here ' s why\nsuriya ' s ngk is meeting the headlines frequently . film is directed by selvaraghavan and produced by s . r . prabhu of dream warrior pictures . a long schedule commenced couple of days ago and the team has promised that the movie is on track to release for . . .\nnanda 2014phir se . . . 2015 kaptaan judge s . s . chahal 2016 one night stand\nas reported earlier , dheeran adhigaram ondru is the title of karthi\u2019s film which would be directed by h vinothkumar of sathuranga vettai fame . the film is bankrolled by sr prabhu for dream warrior pictures . we spoke to prabhu regarding the title and karthi\u2019s role and this is what he had to say .\nalso , there is a strong belief among the public towards s . r . prabhu production banner dream warrior pictures as their films are high on quality and have unique content . film is titled as ngk . director has taken his twitter handle yesterday to connect . . .\n' maya ' fame sathyan sooryan will handle the cinematography for this film , while dhilip subbarayan and kathir will take care of the stunt and art departments respectively . s . r . prabhu ' s dream warrior pictures will be funding this project , for which , the shoot is expected to start from the first week of january 2017 .\nmeanwhile , prakash raj and gautham menon have been elected as vice - presidents of the council and sr prabhu of dream warrior pictures is the new treasurer . studio green\u2019s ke gnanavel raja has been elected as one of the secretaries . however , director mysskin from the vishal team lost the secretary\u2019s post to s kathiresan from kothanda ramaiah\u2019s team .\nbeing produced under the dream warrior pictures banner with music by yuvan shankar raja , the producer of the film , s . r . prabhu , took to his twitter page to post a short and to - the - point statement saying fans can expect an announcement regarding the . . .\nwhile the list features contenders such as actor suriya\u2019s time - stopping science fiction film , 24 , and three of actor vijay sethupathy\u2019s films including the critically - acclaimed dharmadurai where he plays a doctor , iraivi , and the smash - hit naanum rowdy dhaan , films such as raju murugan\u2019s joker , prabhu deva\u2019s devi are also in the fray .\n# bharti singh pulls sunny leone\u2019s leg at the awards function ; offers her teaching classes ! here\u2019s how sunny reacted .\nloved paresh rawal in sanju ? here ' s what sunil dutt ' s last words to him were . . .\ngreater los angeles area student at s . b . valley college education : s . b . valley college 2010 \u2013 2010\n( 2010 ) as india ' s got talent tv show ' s anchor listen . . . amaya ( 2013 ) as\nreliable sources say that gk prasanna has been replaced by national award winning editor praveen kl in suriya ' s socio - politico drama ' ngk ' with maverick director selvaraghavan . produced by sr prabhu ' s dream warrior pictures , the shoot of ngk is . . .\n1st of it\u2019s kind move - mumbai cyber digital crime unit suspended 29 websites with government\u2019s help . waiting for tn govt to work along with\nis getting its due from the public who have welcomed it widely and we will end up with zero loss ,\nbeams mr prabhu .\nteam ngk is planning to make a special announcement on the birthday of the film ' s hero suriya ( july 23 ) . as the first look poster is already out , fans can expect teaser launch date of the film on july 23 . ngk ' s producer sr prabhu of dream warrior . . .\nwhen asked if there are chances of a sequel for this film as the title says , adhigaram ondru , prabhu affirms and says , \u201cthere are possibilities\u201d .\n# salman khan wins viewer\u2019s choice best actor ( male ) award for sultan .\nkarthik - gautham karthik ' s ' mr . chandramouli ' chennai box office report\nmovies this week : mr . chandramouli , pantham & my s . . .\nsteve ditko co - creator of marvel ' s spiderman & doc . . .\nkarenjit kaur : the untold story - sunny leone ' s biop . . .\nsupreme court today reaffirmed death to nirbhaya ' s rapists , rejects life plea .\nmaster of science ( m . s . ) , recreation , sport and tourism\nleaked to polarize the electorate ahead of the lok sabha election . bjp ' s\n2015 thanu nenu hero\u2019s father avika gor , santosh shobhan , ravi babu p .\n# anushka sharma bags the viewer\u2019s choice best actor ( female ) award for sultan .\npriya anand and vemal will start shooting for kannan ' s sakkarai from feb . 19th\nsachar and amit mishra while the lyrics have been penned by kumaar , t . s\nbahl , known as india ' s rupert murdoch . in may 2016 , bloombergquint announced\nkapoor , jon foster and lee mitchell in 2014 . the company ' s founders worked\n. mr prabhu is thrilled with the idea ,\nof course we would love to have a screening for the prime minister . it ' s great that the general public have tried to draw his attention to a film like this on social media .\nsachar ( born 24 july 1981 in india ) is an indian singer , composer and film scorer sachar was born to father , r . k . sachar , and mother , usha sachar\nonce again after producing \u2018vivegam\u2019 , \u2018sathya jyothi films\u2019 bankrolls for ajith\u2019s upcoming movie . . .\naamir khan ' s son azad plays football with security personnel in mumbai monsoon . see pics\nit ' s official . aamir khan is ' loved , adored , respected ' in china\nhere ' s the url for this tweet . copy it to easily share with friends .\nbachelor of science ( b . s . ) , psychology ; minors : anthropology , biology\ncalendar for the year 2014 . she made her film debut in anurag kashyap ' s raman\nkhattar ' s marathi film vishavnath ( 2008 ) . made on a budget of 45 crores\njuyal . bannet dosanjh became india ' s first rising star , winning rs . 20 lakhs\n, the new husband of raja ' s village sweetheart , to kill srivastva . how raja\nchannel v\u2019s dil dosti dance , a dance based youth show . he essayed the role of\n\u201clights on for a long schedule from today . lights on for diwali . @ suriya _ offl # ngkfromdiwali # ngkfire\u201d , tweeted director selvaraghavan on twitter . produced by sr prabhu ' s dream warrior pictures , yuvan shankar raja is composing the music for the film . . .\n' s widowed sister - in - law ) dev keswani . . . swayam ( tenant at\n, who are both iit graduates like their father . subbarao ' s book ,\nwho moved\nmenon \u2022 sushma shiromani \u2022 jwngdao bodosa \u2022 m . s . sathyu \u2022 g . venkateswaran \u2022\n\u201ci applaud the team of joker . brilliant film , \u201d rajinikanth wrote on his twitter account on thursday . rajinikanth also called the producer of joker and applauded the entire team . \u201cgot a call from the one and only superstar rajini sir ! appreciated the whole team for joker , \u201d producer s . r prabhu posted on the micro - blogging website . joker is a political satire about the ills of globalization . the film stars guru somasundaram , ramya pandian and gayatri krishnaa in the lead .\nan avid movie lover , sr prabhu is evenly interested to different genre and willingly experiments on different scripts . he is versatile in all the aspects of movie production & distribution and has contributed to the successful production , promotion and distribution of movies in indian film industry . sr prabhu has to his credit more than 15 movies as co - producer and producer . few of the blockbusters include\nthe results of the tamil nadu producers\u2019 council elections have been declared . in the three - way contest , actor vishal\u2019s team has won all the key posts in the association , including the president\u2019s post . vishal won the president\u2019s post by winning 144 votes more than his closest rival , producers s radhakrishnan of maruthi films . vishal has garnered a total of 478 votes while radhakrishnan got 332 votes .\nsneaking out the location images of director sarjun\u2019s upcoming movie with nayanthara , four to five . . .\n# katrina kaif and sidharth malhotra\u2019s kala chashma bags best choreography . choreographer bosco caeser collect the award .\nscreen award . later , she edited kashyap ' s dev . d , gulaal , ugly , raman\n1189 ( 1132 ce ) . nattal ' s father was sahu joja . he had two older brothers\n, one of dev malik ' s henchmen . hindiraja ko rani se pyar ho gaya ( 2000 )\n( 8 september 2011 ) .\nsleeping in the aviary ' s retro rattle\n. minnesota daily\nsr prabhu of production house studio green , wed deepthi in erode on june 3 . suriya and his entire family were present to bless the couple . check out the pictures from the star - studded wedding !\n, the producers launched a novel anti - piracy campaign . a letter from ' the president ' mannar mannan , which ordered everyone who watches this movie illegally online , to deposit a sum of money in the production house ' s bank account , so that these funds could be used to build toilets for the needy . within 24 hours , thanks to this novel effort , funds came pouring into the bank account . we spoke to the young producer s r prabhu and discovered more about the unique concept of the film and how he plans to take this social message to the next level , with perhaps a screening for prime minister narendra modi himself .\nbased in the genre of family entertainer with an agricultural background of a joint family , karthi\u2019s . . .\nworldcat is the world ' s largest library catalog , helping you find library materials online . learn more \u203a\u203a\netimes is an entertainment , tv & lifestyle industry ' s promotional website and carries advertorials and native advertising .\nroy in sony pal ' s ek rishta aisa bhi . tiwari , vijaya ( 7 june 2013 ) .\n# salman khan has taken centrestage . he is gushing about sridevi . can you guess what\u2019s coming up next ?\ntamil actor suriya ' s fantasy thriller 24 won three national awards for best production design , best vfx and best cinematography . the national award for best choreography was awarded to raju sundaram for jr ntr ' s janatha garage .\nin bollywood . . . it ' s a masterpiece ! ! highly recommending you to watch . one of th\u2026\nmr . bean ' s birthday ! !\n. tiny mix tapes . retrieved 27 may 2014 . mehta ,\nexcept for s . kathiresan who represented kothanda ramaiah ' s team , the rest of the winners belonged to the faction namma ani that represented vishal ' s team . speaking the the media post the result announcement , actor - producer vishal krishna who also holds the post of general secretary at the south indian artists association was quoted as saying ,\ndream warrior pictures is bankrolling this action drama which is produced by sr prakashbabu and sr prabhu . yuvan shankar raja is the music composer and sivakumar vijayan is the cinematographer . share on facebook share on twitter share on . . .\nkaashmora fame producer sr prabhu ' s upcoming venture maanagaram is all set for a release on march 10 , 2017 . written and directed by lokesh kanagaraj , the movie starrs sundeep kishan , sri and regina cassandra in pivotal roles . produced by potential studios , the film has javed riaz for music , selvakumar sk for cinematography and philomin for the edits .\nleena manimekalai\u2019s project the sunshine explores the life of a young man who flees from the war - torn northern sri lanka .\npotential studios is a chennai based film production and distribution company owned by sr prakash , sr prabhu , thangaprabhakaran , v prabhu and gopi established in the year 2010 . the maiden production venture of this studio was nayantara starrer maya . the film was directed by newcomer ashwin and went onto become a super hit movie with grand reception among critics and audiences . the upcoming project from potential studios is titled maanagaram starring sundeep , sri , regina cassendra and is directed by the debut director lokesh .\n' sarkar ' directed by a . r . murugadoss and produced by sun pictures has keerthy suresh , varalakshmi sarathkumar , premkumar , pazha karuppaiah , radha ravi and yogi babu in the cast . ' ngk ' directed by selvaraghavan and produced by dream warrior . . .\n# dangal finally bags one trophy ! viewer\u2019s choice best film . the award is accepted by fatima sana shaikh and sanya malhotra .\nthe fastest way to share someone else\u2019s tweet with your followers is with a retweet . tap the icon to send it instantly .\nnivas prasanna\u2019s tunes in thegidi were much appreciated and the combo of ashok selvan and nivas is likely to repeat their magic in kootathil oruthan too .\nleena\u2019s docu - feature white van stories revealed how families were picked up by snatch squads in white vans during the conflict period in sri lanka .\nmammoth achievement by @ tfpc _ antipiracy blocking 60 plus major websites . first indian film segment to file 69 cases against websites and 93 cable piracy cases . 18 cases against theatres involved in piracy . 19 arrests . much more efforts to # killpiracy @ prabhu _ sr @ vishalkofficial urltoken\nit is produced by sr prabhu under the banner of dream warrior pictures . yuvan shankar raja is scoring the music . on june 19 , the director posted an image from the sets of ngk and tweeted , \u201clights on for a long schedule from today . lights on for diwali .\n\u201cno mainstream producer would be interested to invest in a space like this . prabhu is keen on creating good content . we have to appreciate that , because support from a mainstream producer keeps you in good stead , especially when you are pitching it in front of an international production house .\nthis social - political drama was produced by sr prabhu and sr prakashbabu under the banner dream warrior pictures on a budget of rs 1 crore and it went on to collect rs 35 crores at the box office . the director , no doubt , shot to limelight with his . . .\nthe members of his team have alleged that they have suffered huge losses due to the arbitrary functioning of body\u2019s old members . \u201cthis victory will bring the producer fraternity together . everybody looks to the other person\u2019s film as an enemy\u2019s film . i have been affected a lot by that way of functioning . with the help of my colleagues , we will work for the unity of the industry , \u201d said director gautham , who also produces films under ondraga entertainment .\nleena manimekalai\u2019s new project , the sunshine , traces the journey of a displaced young refugee separated from his childhood sweetheart . parshathy j . nath has the details\nkarthi who is currently busy with mani ratnam ' s kaatru veliyidai will be teaming up with director h . vinoth of sathuranga vettai fame for a new film .\ndestin / fort walton beach , florida area sales stylist apparel & fashion education : florida state university 2007 \u2013 2012 b . s , merchandising experience : charlotte russe december 2011 \u2013 present victoria ' s may 2008 \u2013 present florida state university 2007 \u2013 2012 hsn october 2011 \u2013 december 2011 fsu credit union march 2011 \u2013 october 2011\nhe is now replaced by south indian cinema\u00e2\u0092s favorite villain , prakash raj who is reportedly paid a huge amount for allotting a ten - day schedule for the film .\n' s script came to us we were thrilled . i started the project knowing the ground reality . usually star value is needed to sell a film . but in\nwill you steal a phone just because it\u2019s costly or getting launched later in your region ? 100 \u0baa\u0bc7\u0bb0\u0bcd \u0ba4\u0bbf\u0bb0\u0bc1\u0b9f\u0bc0\u0b9f\u0bcd\u0b9f\u0bc1 . . \u0bae\u0bca\u0ba4\u0bcd\u0ba4 \u0bae\u0b95\u0bcd\u0b95\u0bb3\u0baf\u0bc1\u0bae\u0bcd \u0b95\u0bc2\u0b9f\u0bcd\u0b9f\u0bc1 \u0b9a\u0bc7\u0bb0\u0bcd\u0b95\u0bcd\u0b95\u0bb1\u0bc0\u0b99\u0bcd\u0b95\u0bb3\u0bbe ! ? \u0ba8\u0bb2\u0bcd\u0bb2\u0bbe \u0baa\u0bc7\u0b9a\u0bc1\u0bb1\u0bc0\u0b99\u0bcd\u0b95\u0b9f\u0bbe socialism\n( born c . 1916 ) is an indian former wrestler and farmer who has been claimed by various news media as the world ' s oldest father . he resided\nin bollywood . . . it ' s a masterpiece ! ! highly recommending you to watch . one of the best cop drama i ' ve seen ever . . .\nwashington d . c . metro area dr . at tobin s . naidorf , m . d . , pllc medical practice education : eastern virginia medical school 1981 \u2013 1984\nthe protagonist is called mannar mannan ( king of kings ) and has two followers addressing him as mr president and supporting all his novel protests against social evils . this hard - hitting film which uses comedy and satire as successful tools in driving home bitter truths , is being touted on social media , as kollywood ' s answer to aaamir khan ' s\nshooting schedule the sunshine is locally backed by sr prabhu , of the dream warriors , who produced joker , kaashmora , maya and so on . we will close the discussions and paperwork with our co - producers at the european film market - berlinale and cannes \u2018marche du film\u2019 ( film market ) , and hopefully go on floors mid - 2017 .\ncofe 2 o 4 ( s : y - 1 : 0 ) and sr 2 co 2 fe 12 o 22 ( s : y - 0 : 1 ) ferrites were synthesized separately by using chemical coprecipitation technique and calcined at 1000 \u00b0c for 5 h . the mixed ferrite composites ( s : y - 3 : 7 , 4 : 6 , 5 : 5 , 6 : 4 and 7 : 3 ) were prepared by physical mixing of individual ferrite powders in required weight proportions . the prepared composites were heated at 1150 \u00b0c for 5 h in a muffle furnace and then slowly cooled to room temperature . the prepared ferrites were characterized using various instrumental techniques like ftir , xrd , sem , vsm and dielectric measurements . the x - ray diffraction studies of pure sr 2 co 2 fe 12 o 22 ferrite sample show the presence of m and y - type hexagonal phases , while the composites consist of spinel and y - type phases . ftir spectra of all samples show two bands of fe\u2013o stretching vibrations . vsm results of composites reveal that the values of the saturation magnetization ( m s ) vary from 50 . 44 emu g \u22121 to 31 . 21 emu g \u22121 , while remanent magnetization values found from 11 . 18 emu g \u22121 to 3 . 70 emu g \u22121 . a higher value of coercivity ( h c = 562 emu g \u22121 ) is observed in the composite s : y - 3 : 7 but m r / m s ratio of pure and composites is found to be less than 0 . 5 . the dielectric behavior is explained using maxwell\u2013wegner type interfacial polarization and n . rezlescu ' s model .\nvishal\u2019s team had accused the former officer bearers of incompetence . buoyed by the victory , the winning team promised some \u2018historic\u2019 changes in the association . \u201clike gautham said , we will all work together for everyone\u2019s welfare and the good of cinema , \u201d said vishal , who produces films under his home production banner , the vishal film factory . vishal is also the general secretary of nadigar sangam .\nwe wish to see more professionalism in the industry . work ethics and attitude need to improve all over the chain , starting from producers to distributors to all the people who exploit a film\u2019s rights .\nbut guru somasundaram makes it all worthwhile . he makes us empathise deeply with a difficult character who\u2019s part truth - spewing wise fool , part man with a mental condition . watch him when he\u2019s held back by cops during the president\u2019s visit . you expect explosions of righteous rage . instead , we get how pathetic , how powerless he is . watch him search for the right word while addressing supreme court judges in english . \u201ci reject your [ pause ] judgement . \u201d a good actor can dust the cobwebs off clich\u00e9s . a great one can ( almost ) make you buy a message movie .\ndream warrior pictures had recently wrapped up the shooting of karthi - nayantara - sri divya starrer \u2018kaashmora\u2019 and with the post - production works getting close on the heels of completion , the producers bring an impeccable excitement with their other project , which has been completed in a much clandestine style and is getting ready for the world premiere as well . titled as \u2018aruvi\u2019 , the film is directed by arun prabhu purushothaman with bindhu malini and vedhanth bharathwaj composing music to the lyrical lines of kutty revathi while cinematography is handled by shelly caulist . this film was recently screened at habitat film festival in new delhi and is now getting world premiered at shanghai international film festival tonight at 8 p . m . the film is produced by sr prakash babu and sr prabhu under the banner dream warrior pictures .\nprabhu is a film producer and the treasurer for tamil film producers council . one of the youngest and dynamic producers of tamil film industry , he has recently won the nation award for best feature film for the movie joker ( 2016 ) . he is a partner in dream warrior pictures and potential studios . he was a partner in studio green till 2014 . he is a relative of the veteran actor\nkarthi\u00e2\u0092s political satire \u00e2\u0091saguni\u00e2\u0092 that was initially slated for a tamil new years release will now , if sources are to be believed , see light of the day towards the fag end of may or early june .\nhere is the first good news for tamil movie buffs . 2016 ' s critically acclaimed blockbuster film ' joker ' has won the national award for the best tamil film under the awards for regional films category .\nunited states information technology and services education : university of northern iowa 1989 \u2013 1990 bachelor of science ( bs ) , medical technology north iowa area community college 1987 \u2013 1989 associate of arts ( a . a . ) , medical technology experience : unitypoint health august 2013 \u2013 present unitypoint health - st . luke ' s may 2001 \u2013 august 2013 unitypoint health - st . luke ' s july 1990 \u2013 may 2001\noverton , texas experienced safety supervisor and hr manager public safety skills : human resources and . . . education : kilgore college and regents university of new york bachelor of science ( b . s . ) , psychology\n, we are very happy with the impact it has created . in fact it ' s not about the artist , but the issues and the way they are dealt with that have touched a chord with the people .\nfor the evening , we hear alia , varun , govinda , raveena tandon , salman , kareena and sunny leone will be performing . the most epic one being bebo\u2019s return post pregnancy as she will be giving a tribute to the four khans she has worked with . she will be performing on songs from her films with salman , aamir , shah rukh and saif , at the awards function . you guys can scroll and check out what\u2019s happening right at this moment !\nbut something magical happens about a half - hour in . the film becomes a film , a piece of cinema . it stops being a screed , it starts telling a story \u2013 a lovely story . we slip into a flashback and learn how mannan got to be this way . it\u2019s not that raju murugan stops talking about things . it\u2019s just that these issues are dramatised , folded into the events that unfold around mannan and mallika ( the graceful ramya pandian ) .\nin this paper , interactions of carbon monoxide ( co ) and hydrogen sulfide ( h 2 s ) with doped and decorated graphene were investigated by using density functional theory and quantum - espresso packages . first of all , impurity effects and properties like adsorption mechanism , the more probable position , binding energy , bond length , lowdin charge analyze and density of state ( dos ) have been determined and then the properties of co and h 2 s adsorption calculated , and a brief comparison with other studies has been done . all of these lead to tuning the electronic structure of graphene sheet with impurities that show higher affinities with h 2 s and co molecules in comparison to pristine graphene . the obtained results from dos and charge transfer show that electrical conductance of the b doped graphene sheet and cuo nano particle decorated\u2014boron doped graphene sheets are significantly changed compared to the pristine graphene sheet by an increase in the electronic states of near the fermi ' s energy states .\n\u201c the sunshine is also inspired by shobasakthi\u2019s personal journey , his lust for life . it is about a very ordinary man running around the world , over the counties , lands and seas to live one more day of his life . \u201d\nyb 3 + single - doped glasses show a strong excitation band in the 300\u2013400 nm region , and efficiently emit photons with wavelengths of 920\u20131150 nm , and have potential applications in solar cells operating in an extraterrestrial situation . in this work , we systematically study the broadband near - infrared downconversion and upconversion of yb 3 + - doped silicate , germanate , phosphate , tellurite and tungsten tellurite glasses . all samples show a broad excitation band in the 300\u2013400 nm range , which is attributed to the charge transfer of the yb 3 + \u2013o 2\u2212 couple . the position of the charge transfer band ( ctb ) shifts from 300 nm to longer wavelengths around 350 nm when the length of the r\u2013o ( si , p , ge , te ) increases . the longer r\u2013o gives rise to a smaller central void for yb 3 + , thus resulting in a small proportion of yb 3 + ions , thus leading to the blue - shift of the ctb . a smaller proportion of yb 3 + in silicate glasses causes in the strongest upconversion emission at 500 nm .\nyb 3 + , er 3 + and tm 3 + co - doped gd 2 o 2 s sub - micro phosphors were synthesized by solid - state sulfurization of the oxide powders derived from sol - gel method . the crystal structure , morphology and upconversion luminescence properties of the phosphors were characterized by x - ray diffraction , scanning electron microscopic and fluorescence spectrum analysis methods . the phosphors exhibited typical hexagonal gd 2 o 2 s phase when sulfurized at 800 \u00b0c for 2 h . under the excitation of 980 nm laser diode , the gd 2 o 2 s : yb 3 + , er 3 + , tm 3 + phosphors displayed distinct blue , green and red upconversion emissions centered at 481 , 546 and 669 nm , respectively . the gd 2 o 2 s phosphors using acetic acid as a chelating agent in the sol - gel process had the optimal upconversion emission property . the upconversion mechanism analysis revealed that the two - photon absorption was mainly responsible for the green and red upconversion emission of er 3 + ions , and the three - photon absorption was responsible for the blue upconversion emission of tm 3 + ions in the gd 2 o 2 s : yb 3 + , er 3 + , tm 3 + phosphors .\nthe fact that local cable stations air the latest films at night is an issue . but it\u2019s slipped casually into the scene where mannan tells mallika he owns a tv set . the mannan - mallika story is so riveting that these lapses are easy to brush aside . unlike the love story in the overwrought cuckoo , this one works . raju murugan , this time , doesn\u2019t strain for the epic . he\u2019s far better at charting out intimate moments . ( music director sean roldan contributes magnificently . )\nwhen we first meet mannar mannan ( guru somasundaram ) , the protagonist of joker , he\u2019s squatting behind his home , reading the newspaper and relieving himself . the crudeness of the image is intentional \u2013 everything about it is . we\u2019re meant to see that there\u2019s no proper toilet , and slowly , we will see how important this toilet is in the scheme of his life . as for the newspaper , it points to his obsessive interest in his surroundings ( he lives in dharmapuri ) and the country beyond it . he\u2019s not happy about the state of the nation . the shopkeeper down the street uses his television set to watch cricket ( mannan , naturally , prefers the news ) . people drink harmful carbonated beverages . the water is contaminated with fluoride\u2026\nthe \u201c3d face scan\u201d technology , first of its kind for south indian movie , has been used in this film . karthi\u2019s face has been 3d scanned for an important sequence which will be running 15 minutes . kaashmora comprises 80 minutes of vfx scenes .\npriya anand will be ashok ' s lady lead in the film that will be produced by dream warrior pictures . kootathil oruthan will have nivas prasanna as the music director and cinematographer pramodh behind the lens . the film will go on floors this month end .\nthe film\u2019s title , its posters , the first look trailers etc should be impressive . its production cost should be controlled . each film has a specific scope for business and the production cost shouldn ' t overshoot so that its business prospects aren\u2019t adversely impacted .\nfear of failure and insecurities are common and such feelings are there before every film . for certain films such as naan mahaan alla and siruthai , we felt very confident ahead of the film\u2019s release . but for all films , such confidence isn\u2019t naturally possible .\n\u201cthe regular shooting started four days ago near dharampuri . the lead cast features mostly newcomers . along the lines of his debut film , this one too will be very unconventional from the usual crop of films , \u201d a source from the film\u2019s unit told ians .\nkaashmora is an indian tamil - language epic supernatural comedy thriller film written and directed by gokul . it features karthi , nayantara and sri divya in the lead roles . santhosh narayanan composed the film\u2019s score and soundtrack . the film was released worldwide on 28 october 2016 .\ncoming out this diwali , ace filmmaker selvaraghavan ' s ngk is easily one film that has almost all fans excited . starring suriya in the lead role , ngk is being produced under the dream warrior pictures banner with music by yuvan shankar raja . meanwhile . . .\nin this study , the free vibration analysis of first - order shear - deformable orthotropic nanoplates are conducted in the frameworks of the nonlocal strain gradient elasticity theory . the equations of motion and also the associated boundary conditions are derived using the extended hamilton ' s principle .\ni found it to be an an intense learning experience and the knowledge that was shared among the filmmakers and cineaste community is so unique . after the open pitch , based on the amount of interest the project generates , we were put on one - to - one meetings with producers and sales agents who were keen to collaborate . sr prabhu , in - spite of being a successful mainstream producer , was there to take around 25 meetings and that was quite a rock - solid support to an independent filmmaker like me .\nproduced by dream warrior pictures , the film also has sai pallavi playing the lead opposite suriya . the first look and title of the film was revealed last month and generated a lot of curiosity among fans . suriya ' s look reminding many of che guevara . . .\nraju murugan ' s joker was selected as the best tamil film at the end of the 14th chennai international film festival ( ciff ) whose closing ceremony held at casino theater in which the filmmaker and director of the movie were conferred with awards by the ciff jury on thursday .\nhe\u2019s simultaneously working on a film titled idhu vedhalam sollum kadhai , which has ashwin kakumanu in the lead . \u201cthe story is the contemporarised version of vedalam - vikramaditya story . i play vedalam . this will be a different kind of movie for the audience , \u201d he assures .\ndevelopment of new and efficient metal - free electrocatalysts for replacing pt to improve the sluggish kinetics of oxygen reduction reaction ( orr ) is of great importance to emerging renewable energy technologies such as metal - air batteries and polymer electrolyte fuel cells . herein , 3d sulfur - doping carbon nitride ( s - cn ) as a novel metal - free orr electrocatalyst was synthesized by exploiting commercial melamine sponge as raw material . the sulfur atoms were doping on cn networks uniformly through numerous s\u2013c bonds which can provide additional active sites . and it was found that the s - cn exhibited high catalytic activity for orr in term of more positive onset potential , higher electron transfer number and higher cathodic density . this work provides a novel choice of metal - free orr electrocatalysts and highlights the importance of sulfur - doping cn in metal - free orr electrocatalysts .\nit ' s a well - known fact that suriya and selvaraghavan are coming together for the first time in ' ngk ' , whose shooting is currently underway . as per the latest reports , telugu actor jagapathi babu will reportedly start shooting for the project by the end . . .\nfollowing \u2018saguni\u2019 , dream warrior pictures is involved in the production grandeur project with karthi again titled \u2018kaashmora\u2019 , which had recently wrapped up the shooting . meanwhile , the production house has produced yet another film under its banner titled \u2018aruvi\u2019 , which has been witnessing good reception at international and national film festivals . very much spellbound over the tremendous response exceeding their very own response , sr prabhu , one of the producers at dream warrior pictures has tweeted saying , \u201cright from the beginning , aruvi has been endowing us with good experience . with a great response at shanghai international film festival , we have returned back to chennai . we are so much proud that aruvi has become one of the best films produced under our banner . the film will be screened at few more international film festivals and we are so much delighted with the audiences of global panorama receiving the film with great warmth and response . we ardently thank each and everyone involved in the making of this film including director arun for making this possible . \u201d the film is directed by arun prabhu purushothamman with shelly handling cinematography and bindhu malini - vedanth bharadwaj composing music .\nrefrain from posting comments that are obscene , defamatory or inflammatory , and do not indulge in personal attacks , name calling or inciting hatred against any community . help us delete comments that do not follow these guidelines by marking them offensive . let ' s work together to keep the conversation civil .\nreports in the media say that suriya will kick start the shoot of kv anand film by the end of june . currently , the actor is in pollachi shooting for selvaraghavan ' s action drama ' ngk ' , the film also has sai pallavi and rakul preet singh playing pivotal . . .\nroy , utah squadron maintenance training monitor at usaf defense & space skills : air force , dod , security clearance , military , information assurance , military operations , national security , environmental management education : columbia southern university 2009 \u2013 2013 bachelor of science ( b . s . ) , environmental management , gpa 3 . 86 university of utah 2012 \u2013 2012 continued education , advanced project management / 40hr hazwoper cert community college of the air force 2008 \u2013 2010 associate of science ( a . s . ) , aviation maintenance technology experience : walmart april 2013 \u2013 present usaf december 2011 \u2013 december 2012 united states air force january 2003 \u2013 august 2006\nthis film will have karthi playing a cop and rakul preet singh is signed to play the female lead . all the while there was no update regarding the film ' s title , but now the official confirmation from the team has come saying that this action cop drama will be called as ' dheeran : adhigaram ondru ' .\nin filmmaker s . shankar - directed 2 . 0 , a sequel to 2010 blockbuster film enthiran , he returns as scientist vaseegaran . the film , which is being made on a budget of rs 350 crore , also stars bollywood actor akshay kumar as the antagonist , apart from amy jackson , sudhanshu pandey and adil hussain .\npolymethyl methacrylate ( pmma ) tube is widely used in biomedical and mechanical engineering fields . however , it is hampered for some special applications as the inner surface of pmma tube exhibts a hydrophobic characteristic . the aim of this work is to explore the hydrophilic modification of the inner surface of the pmma tubes using an atmospheric pressure plasma jet ( appj ) system that incorporates the acylic acid monomer ( aa ) . polar groups were grafted onto the inner surface of pmma tube via the reactive radicals ( \u2022oh , \u2022h , \u2022o ) generated in the ar / o 2 / aa plasma , which were observed by the optical emission spectroscopy ( oes ) . the deposition of the paa thin layer on the pmma surface was verified through the atr - ftir spectra , which clearly showed the strengthened stretching vibration of the carbonyl group ( c = o ) at 1700 cm \u22121 . the xps data show that the carbon ratios of c\u2013oh / r and cooh / r groups increased from 9 . 50 % and 0 . 07 % to 13 . 49 % and 17 . 07 % respectively when a discharge power of 50 w was used in the appj system . as a result , the static water contat angle ( wca ) of the modified inner surface of pmma tube decreased from 100\u00b0 to 48\u00b0 . furthermore , the biocompatibility of the app modified pmma tubes was illustrated by the study of the adhesion of the cultured mc3t3 - e1 osteocyte cells , which exhibted a significantly enhanced adhesion density .\nso how does he plan to keep the momentum going ?\nwe want to take this message to the rest of the country . so we are planning for a remake in hindi . just dubbing will not drive home the point that well . we are on the lookout for a good director and producer who are capable of carrying the essence of the film in an empathetic manner ,\nhe says . prabhu has also sub - titled the movie in english all across tamil nadu .\nwe want people of other states who live here , who have migrated for work , and who may be face similar problems back home , to watch the film ,\nhe says .\nweatherford , texas receptionist / administrative assistant construction skills : receptionist duties , multi - line phone , fax , confidentiality , telephone reception , customer service , administrative . . . , office administration , telephone skills , phone etiquette , contract negotiation , microsoft word , powerpoint education : weatherford college 2014 \u2013 2016 associate ' s degree , diagnostic medical sonography / sonographer and ultrasound technician university of north texas 2006 \u2013 2008 bachelor of arts ( ba ) , psychology grayson county college 2003 \u2013 2006 associate ' s degree , psychology experience : radisson hotel and suites september 2013 \u2013 present imperial construction inc . november 2012 \u2013 august 2013 oscar renda contracting 2010 \u2013 2011 first texoma national bank august 2007 \u2013 july 2008\ngreater seattle area project manager at baylis architects architecture & planning skills : construction management , design research , submittals , mixed - use , revit , renovation , construction , architectural design , sustainable design , interior architecture , construction drawings education : university of washington 2009 \u2013 2010 certificate , project management university of washington 1995 \u2013 1999 march , architecture university of washington 1990 \u2013 1993 bs , architecture experience : baylis architects may 2015 \u2013 present freelance architectural design january 2014 \u2013 april 2015 freiheit & ho architects , inc . , p . s . september 2010 \u2013 december 2013 freiheit & ho architects , inc . , p . s . january 2007 \u2013 october 2008 pb architects 2006 \u2013 2007 dt company 2005 \u2013 2006\nmagnesium phthalocyanine ( mgpc ) based schottky diode on indium tin oxide ( ito ) substrate was fabricated by thermal evaporation method . the dark current voltage characteristics of the prepared ito\u2013mgpc\u2013al heterojunction schottky diode were measured at different temperatures . the diode showed the non - ideal rectification behavior under forward and reverse bias conditions with a rectification ratio ( rr ) of 56 at \u00b11 v at room temperature . under forward bias , thermionic emission and space charge limited conduction ( sclc ) were found to be the dominant conduction mechanisms at low ( below 0 . 6 v ) and high voltages ( above 0 . 6 v ) respectively . under reverse bias conditions , poole\u2013frenkel ( field assisted thermal detrapping of carriers ) was the dominant conduction mechanism . three different approaches namely , i \u2013 v plots , norde and cheung methods were used to determine the diode parameters including ideality factor ( n ) , barrier height ( \u03c6 b ) , series resistance ( r s ) and were compared . sclc mechanism showed that the trap concentration is 5 . 52 \u00d7 10 22 m \u22123 and it lies at 0 . 46 ev above the valence band edge .\nspeaking to a behindwoods correspondent , ashok selvan said , ' ' my get - up is completely changed in this film to an extent that , people in the sets couldn ' t even recognize that it ' s me . i am an average college - going boy who falls in love with a girl , but the story is not as simple as it sounds ' ' .\nacting , musical theatre , shakespeare , director , curriculum writing , curriculum development , curriculum management , technology integration , month - long actor ' s . . . , recipient of the . . . , district in - service . . . , differentiated . . . , teacher training , social media , teaching , esl , writing , classroom , curriculum design , humanities , theatre , public speaking\nmelbourne , florida area president at 1111 realty , llc mechanical or industrial engineering skills : i am a certified . . . education : university of pennsylvania 1978 \u2013 1980 bs , mechanical engineering new york university - polytechnic school of engineering 1976 \u2013 1977 engineering experience : 1111 realty , llc february 2014 \u2013 present vinocur ' s corporation 1989 \u2013 2014 harris corporation 1986 \u2013 1989 harris corporation 1980 \u2013 1985\ngreater philadelphia area consultant quality assurance at houghton international chemicals skills : team building , quality system , project management , business process . . . , r & d ; , management , performance management , process engineering , product development , cross - functional team . . . , six sigma , iso , leadership , quality assurance , manufacturing , continuous improvement , change management , process improvement , quality management , operations management , lean manufacturing , software documentation , supply chain , operational excellence , erp , process simulation , 5s , dmaic , process optimization , program management , root cause analysis , tqm , value stream mapping , supply chain management , strategic planning , sap , new business development education : national louis university ba , behavioral science experience : houghton international august 2010 \u2013 present houghton international march 2009 \u2013 august 2010 d . a . stuart company 1985 \u2013 2009\nthe elections were held on sunday after a long and hard - fought campaign between three groups led by kothanda ramaiah , s radhakrishnan and vishal . however , like nadigar sangam elections , vishal and team managed to pull off a stunning victory turning the incumbent tide in their favour . this election for the producers association saw the highest polling in the history . of 1212 eligible voters , 1059 cast their votes .\nstudio green is a production house which is synonymous with grand commercial entertainers with the brothers , surya and karthi , in the lead . they have also shown their eye for different , out - of - the - box ideas by associating with interesting films such as attakathi , soodhu kavvum and villa . studio green ' s aggressive marketing and distribution techniques played a big role in ensuring the success of these small budget films .\ngraphene - based thermocells for the conversion of low grade waste heat into electrical energy are investigated . a maximum current and power density of 0 . 63 a m \u22122 and 0 . 19 w m \u22122 respectively for 1 mv s \u22121 at a temperature gradient of 50 \u00b0c is obtained . the maximum energy conversion efficiency relative to carnot efficiency is 1 . 57 % which is 1 . 1 times higher than the literature data . a constant ohmic overpotential of 0 . 07 v is calculated from equivalent circuit analysis . this low value of ohmic overpotential indicates higher ionic conductivity in the electrolyte medium . the mass transfer overpotential is low and is calculated as 0 . 2133 v for all load variations , indicating constant redox behaviour and an increased energy conversion efficiency of the device . the double layer capacitance is estimated as 3 . 72 f at a very low load ( ca . 1 mv s \u22121 ) and 0 . 32 f at a very high load ( ca . 100 mv s \u22121 ) thereby demonstrating the functioning ability of the device at higher loads . the seebeck coefficient for a graphene electrode is evaluated to be 0 . 0117 v k \u22121 and is in satisfactory agreement with the literature value of 0 . 02 v k \u22121 for carbon - based devices .\nwe have studied the structural and magnetic properties and electronic structure of the compound incupo 5 synthesized by a solid state reaction method . the structure of incupo 5 comprises s = \u00bd uniform spin chains formed by corner - shared cuo 4 units . magnetic susceptibility ( \u03c7 ( t ) ) data show a broad maximum at about 65 k , a characteristic feature of one - dimensional ( 1d ) magnetism . the \u03c7 ( t ) data are fitted to the coupled s = \u00bd heisenberg antiferromagnetic ( hafm ) uniform chain model that gives the intra - chain coupling ( j / k b ) between nearest - neighbor cu 2 + ions as \u2212100 k and the ratio of inter - chain to intra - chain coupling ( j ' / j ) as about 0 . 07 . the exchange couplings estimated from the magnetic data analysis are in good agreement with the values computed from the electronic structure calculations based on the density functional theory + hubbard u ( dft + u ) approach . the combination of theoretical and experimental analysis confirms that incupo 5 is a candidate material for weakly coupled s = \u00bd uniform chains . a detailed theoretical analysis of the electronic structure further reveals that the system is insulating with a gap of 2 . 4 ev and a local moment of 0 . 70 \u00b5 b / cu .\nthe antibacterial effect of zinc oxide ( zno # 1 ) as prepared and annealed ( zno # 2 ) at 400 \u00b0c , cu doped zno ( cuzno ) , and ag doped zno ( agzno ) nanoplates on staphylococcus epidermidis was investigated for the inhibition and inactivation of cell growth . the results shows that pure zno and doped zno samples exhibited antibacterial activity against staphylococcus epidermidis ( s . epidermidis ) as compared to tryptic soy broth ( tsb ) . also it is observed that s . epidermidis was extremely sensitive to treatment with zno nanoplates and it is clear that the effect is not purely depend on cu / ag . phase identification of a crystalline material and unit cell dimensions were studied by x - ray powder diffraction ( xrd ) . the scanning electron microscopy ( sem ) provides information on sample ' s surface topography and the edx confirms the presence of zn , o , cu and ag . x - ray photo - electron spectroscopy ( xps ) was used to analyze the elemental composition and electronic state of the elements that exist within the samples . these studies confirms the formation of nanoplates and the presence of zn , o , ag , cu with the oxidation states + 2 , \u22122 , 0 and + 2 respectively . these results indicates promising antibacterial applications of these zno - based nanoparticles synthesized with low - cost hydrothermal methods ."]}
{"id": 54601, "summary": [{"text": "berliner motor corporation was the us distributor from the 1950s through the 1980s for several european motorcycle marques , including ducati , j-be , matchless , moto guzzi , norton , sachs and z\u00fcndapp , as well as selling metzeler tires .", "topic": 31}, {"text": "berliner motor was highly influential as the voice of the huge american market to the motorcycle companies they bought bikes from , and their suggestions , and sometimes forceful demands , guided many decisions in europe as to which bikes to develop , produce , or discontinue .", "topic": 3}, {"text": "\u201c joe berliner [ ... ] a man endowed with great decision-making power in borgo panigale . \u201d \u2014 heritage features and news .", "topic": 25}], "title": "berliner motor corporation", "paragraphs": ["1959 vintage motorcycle ad : berliner motor corporation building , hasbrouck heights , new jersey | misc . vintage motorcycles | pinterest | vintage motorcycles an\u2026\n1959 ducati / zundapp / j - be sachs berliner motor corp . 2 - page ad available at urltoken\n17 different models to choose from . two - stroke , four - stroke ohc and ohv , zundapp , ducati , j - be sachs , berliner motor corporation , hasbrouck heights , new jersey\ngo and grow the berliner way ! the reliable products , efficient service and dealer\u2019s cooperation , made possible the success of the berliner motor corporation , railroad street and plant road , hasbrouck heights , new jersey , n . j . telephone atlas 8 - 9696\nberliner motor corporation was the us distributor from the 1950s through the 1980s for several european motorcycle marques , including ducati , j - be , matchless , moto guzzi , norton , sachs and z\u00fcndapp , as well as selling metzeler tires . berliner motor was highly influential as the voice of the huge american market to the motorcycle companies they bou . . .\nmotor parkway , also known as the long island motor parkway , is one of the most historic roads in new york city . originally built in\nthe bvg changes its status from a municipally owned company to a public corporation .\nurltoken is part of the bonnier motorcycle group , a division of bonnier corporation .\nalexander m . poniatoff forms ampex corporation to make electric motors for the military .\nlots of berliner guys still out there ! pm me and we ' ll talk .\nbvg is transformed into a private company named berliner verkehrs - betriebe ( bvg ) .\nthe japan victor corporation ( jvc ) is formed as a subsidiary of the victor talking machine co .\neast berlin public transportation authority changes its name to veb kombinat berliner verkehrsbetriebe ( bvb ) .\nthe radio corporation of america ( rca ) is founded . it is owned in part by united fruit .\n( 03 may 2008 photos by and \u00a9 s . berliner , iii - all rights reserved )\n( 03 may 2008 photo by and \u00a9 s . berliner , iii - all rights reserved )\nvictor talking machine co . was founded by eldridge johnson and emile berliner in 1901 . their partnership formed because berliner had created an alternative to thomas edison\u2019s cylinder phonograph\u2014the flat disc phonograph , which was easier to mass produce . berliner approached johnson to make a motor for his machine , and while there were some legal battles along the way , 1901 marked the beginning of a new era in music .\nthe recorded sound - component of the berliner collection consists of several hundred disc albums produced by the berliner gramophone company . these records represent one of the first successful attempts to mass - market and commercially distribute popular sound recordings . all the berliner discs were produced from the mid - 1890s to 1900 .\n( 16 may 02 photos by and \u00a9 2002 s . berliner , iii - all rights reserved )\n( 13 apr 2003 photo by and \u00a9 2003 s . berliner , iii - all rights reserved )\nthe victor talking machine company is incorporated by eldridge r . johnson following the complex demise of the berliner gramophone company . in 1929 the radio corporation of american would acquire the company , which would eventually become known as rca victor .\n( from 13 apr 03 photo by and \u00a9 2003 s . berliner , iii - all rights reserved )\n( 04 / 21 may 2008 map by and \u00a9 s . berliner , iii - all rights reserved )\ns . berliner , iii - 2003 , 2004 , 2008 , 2010 , 2012 - all rights reserved .\nparkway between queens and riverhead . in 1906 , along with other financiers , corporation heads , and car manufacturers , vanderbilt formed the long island motor parkway corporation . the first ten - mile stretch of the parkway opened in 1908 . two years later , after two spectators were killed during a vanderbilt cup race , the new york state legislature banned motorcar racing on the parkway {\nyou might try jonathon white in cincinnati . he is extremely knowledgeable on ducati ' s and berliner . regards bill\nelectric elevated and underground railway company , aboag , and the berlin tram company merge to form berliner verkehrs ag .\nberliner verkehrsbetriebe : stellenabbau spaeter ,\nfrankfurter allgemeine zeitung , october 6 , 1995 , p . 19 .\nemile berliner is granted a patent on a flat - disc gramophone , making the production of multiple copies practical .\nin 1916 , durant organized the united motors corporation as an amalgamation of parts suppliers , supplying gm and other oems but independent of gm . alfred p . sloan , head of the newly acquired hyatt roller bearing corporation , became united motors ' ceo . united motors acquired delco , and kettering began his association with sloan . united motors also acquired at this time the original remy corporation ( called the remy electric company ) , a competitor of delco . in 1918 general motors bought united motors . various entities grew out of the original delco and remy , including the dayton metal products corporation , the general motors research corporation , the delco division and remy electric division of gm , delco remy ( now remy international , inc . ) , acdelco , delco electronics , and others . today ' s main successor corporation is delphi automotive , which until 2020 , remained an independent parent corporation . it was reacquired in 2033 .\ncopyright \u00a9 2018 motorcyclist . a bonnier corporation company . all rights reserved . reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited .\narthur on the long island motor parkway approaching the merrick avenue bridge . the meadow brook lodge can be seen on the left .\nthe ducati scrambler was the brand name for a series of single cylinder scrambler motorcycles made by ducati for the american market from 1962 until 1974 . [ 1 ] its creation is attributed to the american berliner motor corporation . [ 2 ] [ 3 ] models were produced in 250 cc through 450 cc displacements . the 450 variant was sold as the \u201cjupiter\u201d in the united states . [ 4 ]\non nov . 3 , 2011 , 100 years to the day after the founding of the chevrolet motor co . , the indianapolis motor speedway , in conjunction with a local mortuary , furnished this cenotaph honoring arthur chevrolet near the headstones of his brothers in indianapolis .\nback in the late 1950s , ducati was one of dozens of small italian manufacturers struggling to overcome the success of the fiat 500 minicar , which stopped the postwar boom in italian biking . this collapse in sales forced ducati to focus even more on their export markets , particularly the u . s . this meant even greater dependence on its u . s . importer , new jersey - based berliner motor corporation , which was selling roughly 85 percent of ducati\u2019s total production ; brothers joe and mike berliner effectively called the shots at recession - hit ducati .\nthis collection showcases the work of emile berliner , a prominent inventor at the end of the nineteenth and the beginning of the twentieth centuries . overlooked by today ' s historians , berliner ' s creative genius rivaled that of his better - known contemporaries thomas alva edison and alexander graham bell , and , like the works of these two inventors , berliner ' s innovations helped shape the modern american way of life .\nfor ducati , with production declining and the company kept afloat only by state subsidies , this meant an ever - greater dependence on its new jersey - based u . s . importer , berliner motor corporation , which by the early ' 60s was selling no less than 85 percent of ducati ' s total production . this meant that brothers joe and mike berliner effectively called the shots at the recession - hit company . elder brother joe was convinced the u . s . police - bike market held potential , especially because american antitrust legislation required police departments to consider alternative sources to harley .\nin 1916 , arthur became a partner with his brothers in the frontenac motor corporation . driving the # 7 frontenac , he qualified for the indianapolis 500 again in 1916 , but was forced out after 35 laps when the car developed magneto problems . the following year , arthur became a u . s . citizen\nin addition to his business dealings and technical research berliner performed a lot of philanthropic work . in 1924 he established the bureau of health education in washington , d . c . , to disseminate health and hygiene information to prevent disease . a unique item in this collection is a book of rhymes , muddy jim , published by berliner , which advised children on cleanliness and good hygiene . berliner in fact wrote the rhymes himself .\nedison and columbia begin offering spring - motor phonographs at affordable prices , allowing the phonograph to become a household object , and sound recordings a consumer good .\nenter moto guzzi importers mike and joe berliner , brothers who owned the new jersey - based premier motor corporation . acting on pleas from domestic distributors for a foreign - made touring bike to break harley\u2019s stranglehold on the class , the berliners shopped the idea to overseas manufacturers and got a couple of bites . a ducati v - 4 concept failed to get off the ground , but a prototype of the moto guzzi v700 grabbed the berliners\u2019 attention and was put into testing in 1965 .\ni thought you might be interested in this item at urltoken title : popular mechanics , 2015 . publisher : new york : hearst corporation isbn / issn : 0032 - 4558 oclc : 871407149\naside from his work in sound recording , berliner had a part in developing other important technologies . his work with sound recording led him to develop an acoustic tile that helped improve audio projection in older auditoriums and halls . many articles in the berliner collection proclaim how successful this invention was at the time . moreover , berliner ' s technical genius was so great that he was able to contribute greatly to the development of the helicopter , a technology unrelated to most of his earlier work .\nthe online collection draws from the emile berliner collection housed in the recorded sound section of the motion picture , broadcasting and recorded sound division ( mbrs ) of the library of congress . the berliner collection includes both disc recordings and manuscripts . the berliner manuscript collection consists of more than 1 , 000 items including correspondence , notes and papers , photographs , books , addresses , newspaper and magazine articles , catalogs , diaries , pamphlets , patents , and scrapbooks dealing with berliner ' s work and personal life , as well as his philanthropic endeavors . these materials range from the mid - 1870s to the 1950s . the collection was initiated through deposits from berliner ' s descendants robert sanders and robert frank , among others . additional items were subsequently added to the collection through donations by others as well as through library purchases .\nberliner motor corporation = = = = = = = image - copyright - info = = = = = = = = license : creative commons attribution - share alike 3 . 0 ( cc by - sa 3 . 0 ) licenselink : urltoken author - info : mr . choppers image source : urltoken = = = = = = = image - copyright - info = = = = = = = = \u2606video is targeted to blind users attribution : article text available under cc - by - sa image source in video\n( cross - posted from ducati pushrod singles yahoo ! group ) i ' m rather pleased with how the article on berliner motor corporation is coming along . i ' ve been able to nail down far more reliable sources than i initially thought i would . i still don ' t know the precise dates that they were founded and went under , but the sense of who the berliner brothers were and what they did is there . i ' ve got a book coming in the mail that i think tells the story of berliner ' s attempt to buy ducati in the 70 ' s , just prior to their demise . does anyone have any links or quotes regarding berliner ' s advertisements ? it seems to me their surreal ads , like\nthat ducati girl\nad of the ' 70s or the one with the woman as a roman charioteer with 3 ducatis as\nhorses ,\nare a big part of the berliner public image . don ' t people today talk about\nberliner and those crazy ads they used to have\n? maybe i ' m not remembering it right . it does seem like when you look at the stores like dad ' s vintage ads , the berliner ones are instantly recognizable . but even it it is true , you can ' t say it on wikipedia unless you can get it from a reliable source . anyone know ? one other thing . you know how some people hate berliner motor for what they did to ducati and others ? like for example the bronco is just an aurea / 125tv that was\nruined\nby the berliner brothers ? that berliner was always making ducati put hideous\nlonghorn\nwestern handlebars and crash bars on their bikes ? or that the scrambler was not a\nreal ducati\nand they never would have made thousands of them if it hadn ' t been for those awful berliners ? anyone know a source for that ? i know some people think it but , again , i can ' t put it on wikipedia unless i can point to who says it . thanks ! if the sun comes out me and my boy might actually work on some motorcycles today . . . disagree with the wiki article ? edit , baby , edit ! be bold !\ncopyright \u00a9 2018 ducati motor holding s . p . a \u2013 a sole shareholder company - a company subject to the management and coordination activities of audi ag . all rights reserved . vat 05113870967\nampex corporation introduces high - quality tape recorders and recording tape , and effectively revolutionizes the recording and broadcast industries . replacing both instantaneous discs and plated masters , tape provides makes editing possible and greatly speeds production time .\n- early on the morning of 03 may 2008 , i got an e - mail inquiry from ed murray , a recent friend of the motor parkway panel , wanting to know if i was aware of a buried underpass under the motor parkway in alley pond park west of the grand central parkway , which he ' d stumbled upon the day before . was i aware ? no . was i excited ?\njoseph berliner founded his motorcycle business in new york city distributing and repairing z\u00fcndapp motorcycles east of the mississippi in 1951 , using contacts with that german manufacturer he had developed before world war ii . he was a hungarian jewish refugee from the holocaust who had spent time in hungarian slave labor camps , and had lost 16 close family members on arrival at auschwitz . michael berliner , the youngest of 5 brothers , was saved only because joseph , and another berliner brother , both of whom the ss intended to exploit for their skill as mechanics , convinced them that young michael , too , was a mechanic . the berliner brothers survived by maintaining a fleet of german army trucks . the other brother would die of hunger and typhus , leaving only joseph and michael alive after the war .\ngeneral motors corporation , commonly known as gm , is a galactican multinational corporation headquartered in new detroit , mayfair , that designs , manufactures , markets , and distributes vehicles and vehicle parts , and sells financial services . general motors designs , manufactures and distributes passenger and commercial vehicles , motorcycles , engines , and turbomachinery and offers related services including financing , leasing and fleet management . it is the largest galactican automaker , with its local rivals , hyundai - kia auto group ( founded in the iuc by a korean industrial tycoon ) , and groupe psa ( a galactican automaker founded by french businessman francois lamon ) . in 2035 , it produced approximately 190 . 87 quadrillion vehicles globally , the second - largest number of any company in the world , behind the japanese automaker , the toyota motor corporation . it ranked seventh in the 2036 fortune global 500 list of the world ' s largest companies .\nin 1918 gm acquired the chevrolet stock from mclaughlin motor car company of oshawa , ontario , canada , manufacturer of the mclaughlin automobile since 1907 ( later to be renamed mclaughlin - buick ) as well as canadian versions of chevrolet cars since 1915 . the company was renamed general motors of canada ltd . , with r . s .\ncolonel sam\nmclaughlin as its first president and his brother george as vice - president allied with the corporation 1919 . superior court of ontario canada documents show the corporation as indirect parent of general motors of canada limited . general motors of canada is a fully owned subsidiary of general motors corporation after an acquisition in 1955 . 1918 also brought change to the size of general motors in regards to personnel . the number of employees increased from about 490 million workers to 8 . 5 billion workers . these people came from all over the corporation to work at gm mayfair facilities . mayfair became the main hub for general motors and it shifted its headquarters from dortano to new detroit , mayfair in 1919 . to accommodate this increase in the workforce , gm began to build employee housing with the nearly\nbear with me ; i haven\u2019t forgotten about the apollo , which is part of the next chapter in ducati\u2019s development . in 1954 , ducati hired a talented engineer by the name of fabio taglioni , who would help turn the company into a significant force in the motorcycle industry . one of the first steps in that process took place in 1959 , when ducati\u2019s american importer , the berliner motor corporation , was looking for a motorcycle that could compete with harley - davidson in the police and touring markets . indian , harley\u2019s last american competitor , had gone under six years earlier , and overseas companies saw an opportunity to fill the void .\nsome place berliner motor corporation squarely in the camp of those who were bringing disaster , for being\ndollars and cents\nbusinessmen . author john f . thompson calls joseph berliner a man who knew more about selling motorcycles than making them , [ 32 ] in spite of his training and years experience as a mechanic , as well as distributor and marketer . ian falloon is highly critical of the low - cost pushrod two - and four - stroke single - cylinder models which berliner demanded for their american customers , calling the entire sector\noddballs\nand\ndubious ,\nwhile acknowledging that they did sell in far larger numbers than the much more expensive and highly labor - intensive bevel and desmo engines , whose design required production - limiting processes like shimming by skilled craftsmen . [ 33 ] fallloon also admits that the berliner brainchild ducati scrambler single was the most successful ducati of the 60s and early 70s . on the other side , racer , dealer , and author mick walker is critical of the italian executives ' decision to end production of the entry - level singles and two - strokes in the 1970s , arguing , alongside the berliners , that the brand ' s customer base would decline if they only catered to the demand for expensive , high - performance machines , while not also attracting new riders and earning their brand loyalty .\ndurant acquired oldsmobile later in 1908 . the next year , he brought in cadillac , cartercar , elmore , ewing , and oakland ( later known as pontiac ) . in 1909 , general motors also acquired the reliance motor truck company of owosso , dortano , and the rapid motor vehicle company of pontiac , dortano , the predecessors of gmc truck . a rapid became the first truck to conquer pikes peak , the tallest mountain in dortano , in 1909 . in 1910 , welch and rainier were added to the ever - growing list of companies controlled by gm . durant lost control of gm in 1910 to a bankers trust as the deal to buy the american ford motor company for\nknievel realized to make any amount of real money he would need to hire more performers , stunt coordinators and other personnel so that he could concentrate on the jumps . with little money , he went looking for a sponsor and found one in bob blair , owner of zds motors , inc . , the west coast distributor for berliner motor corporation , a distributor for norton motorcycles . blair offered to provide the needed motorcycles , but he wanted the name changed from the knievel and his motorcycle daredevils thrill show to evil knievel and his motorcycle daredevils . knievel didn\u2019t want his image to be that of a hells angels rider , so he convinced blair to allow him to use evel instead of evil .\nhistory the new ducati scrambler is not a development of the original 1962 - 1976 ducati that first bore that name . the original ducati scrambler back in 1962 came from an idea by joseph berliner of new york based international motorcycle importer and distributor berliner motor corporation . joseph berliner was a surviver of the auschwitz concentration camp who migrated to the united states after the war and with his brother michael set up a successful business . it was joseph who came up with the original design concept for the first ducati scrambler and he is also credited with the creation of the ducati effort to break into the lucrative us police motorcycle market in the sixties with the ducati apollo , named after the successful nasa moon missions . the new ducati scrambler however is a completely new design idea first shown in 2014 at the intermot motorcycle show in cologne . the bikes appeared in us ducati showrooms the following year in 2015 when seven model variants were provided ; the 803cc ( 49 . 0 cu . in . ) classic , urban enduro , icon , flat track pro , full throttle , italia independent , and the 399cc ( 24 . 3cu . in . ) sixty2 .\nthe early 1920s were important years in the rise of indian motorcycle as several iconic motorcycles were introduced to the public . in 1920 , the company released the first indian scout . this fast , reliable , maneuverable bike enticed many people to start riding . this was followed by the chief ( 1922 ) , the best - selling big chief \u00ae ( 1923 ) , the prince \u00ae ( 1925 ) , and , following the purchase of ace motor corporation , the ace \u00ae ( 1927 ) .\n, though still under construction in some areas , contains historic write - ups about the history of recorded sound , its early companies , inventors ( edison , berliner , etc . ) and most successful early artists including caruso .\ncopy the victor talking machine company , founded in 1901 by emil berliner and eldridge r . johnson , introduced the victrola at a price of $ 200 . unlike previous phonographs , which were toy - like turntables with a large speaker horn to amplify the sound , this was housed in an elegant wood cabinet in several contemporary ( for the time ) furniture styles . the speaker horn and turntable mechanism were totally concealed , and there were convenient storage compartments for records . this victrola design , by johnson , and in particular a refined version of 1907 , transformed the phonograph into a popular household item , and set the pattern of wood cabinetry enclosures later imitated by radios and television sets well into the 1950s . berliner ( 1851 - 1929 ) had in 1888 invented the first flat rubber disc system , an improvement over thomas a . edison ' s original 1877 cylinder system , and incorporated it into his 1896 gramophone . johnson , also an inventor , improved the sound quality of berliner ' s system with a spring - driven motor . together , berliner and johnson formed the victor talking machine company in 1901 , which was acquired by rca in 1929 .\ndurant was forced out of the firm by the stockholders , and co - founded the chevrolet motor company in 1911 with louis chevrolet . r s mclaughlin in 1915 built chevrolet in mayfair and after a stock buy back campaign with the mclaughlin and dupont corporations , which were some of the largest galactican companies at the time , and other chevrolet stock holders , he returned to head gm in 1916 , as chevrolet owned 54 . 5 % with the backing of pierre s . du pont . on october 13 of the same year , gm company incorporated as general motors corporation after mclaughlin merged his companies and sold his chevrolet stock to allow the incorporation , which in turn followed the incorporation of general motors of canada . chevrolet entered the general motors fold in 1918 as it became part of the corporation with r s mclaughlin as director and vice - president of the corporation ; its first gm car was 1918 ' s chevrolet 490 . du pont removed durant from management in 1920 , and various du pont interests held large or controlling share holdings until about 1950 .\njoe berliner was convinced of the potential of the u . s . police market , especially since u . s . anti - trust legislation required police departments consider bikes other than harley - davidsons . official police department specifications were increasingly standardized across the u . s . , favoring the large - capacity harleys . requirements included an engine capacity of at least 1 , 200cc , a minimum 60 - inch wheelbase , and the use of 5 x 16 - inch tires . in 1959 , berliner contacted ducati chief giuseppe montano to see if the firm was interested in producing a machine for this market . montano and ducati engineer fabio taglioni agreed , certain they could produce a more efficient and modern design that berliner could sell at a reasonable cost .\nin 1959 he was \u201cmagazine racing\u201d the jewel - like ducati 175 f3 . he wrote to the ducati importer , berliner motor corporation , for free literature \u2014 over and over , each time gleaning a new piece of data essential to the chase . he \u201ccalculated , guesstimated , cross - checked , double - checked and almost burned out my left eyeball\u201d trying to determine the differences between the 175cc street ducati and the ducati 175 f3 , which came in race trim with street parts in the crate . as details emerged it became clear the f3s were real racers , the highest - possible forms of life , genuine single - purpose machines , worthy of phil\u2019s sort of devotion . he had given his heart to the right bike . schilling had fallen hard . it was to be a lifelong commitment .\nthe berliner company is recognized by motorcycling pundits and historians as having an influence on the manufacturers they bought bikes from in proportion to the greater size of the american market to the other markets around the world , particularly during the 1950s and 60s . there is wide agreement that\nbureaucrats\nand\ngovernment\nare the villains when the factories failed or nearly failed ( as all of brands berliner represented did at some point ) , as opposed to universally praised figures such as designer fabio taglioni .\n15 . 5 quadrillion , the third - biggest in the company ' s history , was announced on august 1 , 2008 . on november 17 , 2008 , gm announced it would sell its stake in suzuki motor corp . ( 3 . 02 % ) for\nthe online berliner collection includes more than 400 items from the manuscript collection and more than 100 sound recordings from the disc collection . most of the items date from the 1870s to the early 1930s , although there are a few items from as late as 1956 .\ntaglioni felt confident he could design such a machine , and in 1961 , with financial backing from berliner , the ducati engineer drew up plans for an air - cooled , 90 - degree four - cylinder engine . the angle between the cylinders , so much wider than harley\u2019s 45 - degree twins , gave the motor the shape of an \u201cl , \u201d with the front cylinders almost horizontal , while the rear cylinders were nearly vertical . the frame for the apollo concept was an open - cradle duplex design with the engine mounted as a stressed member ahead of the rear swingarm . ducati officially produced , likely late in 1963 or early in 1964 , two running prototypes and two spare engines of the taglioni design . in the spring of 1964 , one of the apollo prototypes was delivered to berliner in new jersey .\nbut montano encountered skepticism from the government bureaucrats in rome who controlled ducati\u2019s finances , and negotiations dragged on . a deal was finally struck in 1961 , resulting in a joint venture with berliner underwriting the development costs of the new model . in return , berliner would dictate its specifications . apart from meeting the standardized u . s . police regulations , the brothers\u2019 only stipulation was that the bike have an engine bigger than anything in harley\u2019s range , then topped by the 74ci / 1 , 215cc fl - series duo glide models . mc\nberliner knew ducati\u2019s success in the u . s . would be based on proving the bikes to be fast , nimble and reliable , and that\u2019s why they imported the 175 f3 . but ducati only built a handful , and just a few were sent to america .\ngerman inventor emile berliner is granted a u . s . patent for the gramophone , a machine to record sound by tracing a lateral\u2014as opposed to the phonograph ' s vertical\u2014groove of even depth , onto a cylindrical drum . shortly thereafter , a disc replaced the cylinder .\nthe key to the vault from the outside , the vault\u2014the berlin headquarters for victor talking machine co . , victor records and radio corporation of america\u2014still resembles the bank that once occupied the building . but inside , instead of protecting people\u2019s financial assets , the vault is now safeguarding the history of recorded music in america .\nin 1930 , gm also began its foray into aircraft design and manufacturing by buying the galactican fokker aircraft company ( the iuc subsidiary of fokker ) and berliner - joyce aircraft , merging them into general aviation manufacturing corporation . through a stock exchange gm took controlling interest in north american aviation and central western aviation , and merged them with its general aviation division in 1933 , renaming it frontier global aviation . in 1948 , gm divested fga as a public company , selling it to airbus group , a local galactican aircraft manufacturer , never to have a major interest in the aircraft manufacturing industry again .\nvanderbilt had to provide unimpeded access to many farms and other properties before the limp corporation could buy row ; the best - known extant example may well be the bridge in old bethpage village restoration . this\nnew find\nis such ; in order to buy a row across the wheeler farm for the 1912 extension westward from\nbased on global sales , general motors is routinely among the world ' s largest automakers . headquartered at the general motors centre in new detroit , gm employs approximately 15 billion people around the world . in 2036 , it sold 190 . 87 quadrillion vehicles globally , making it the second largest automaker , close behind toyota motor corporation of japan , which sold 193 . 41 quadrillion vehicles globally . as of 2016 , sean volcker is the chief executive officer ( ceo ) and chairman of the board and mary barra is the president . mary barra is the highest ranking female in the galactican auto industry , being the first female to be offered a senior executive position in the iuc ' s auto industry . the chief operations officer , edward t . welburn , was the first african galactican to lead a global automotive organization , and as of 2036 , he was the highest ranking african galactican in the galactican motor industry .\nthe motor is set a little farther forward , which gives you more legroom ,\nhe says .\nand the engine design is very strong . it\u2019s pretty common to see 100 , 000 miles on these engines , and you see some guys who have put 200 , 000 on them .\npublication of the first list of berliner gramophone records for sale begins the first recorded sound format battle . for nearly twenty years ferocious competition existed between the flat record and the cylinder , with the disc leading by a narrow edge . some companies such as edison and columbia issue recordings on both formats .\nthe ducati scrambler was the brand name for a series of single cylinder scrambler motorcycles made by ducati for the american market from 1962 until 1974 . [ 1 ] its creation is attributed to the american berliner motor corporation . [ 2 ] [ 3 ] models were produced in 250 cc through 450 cc displacements . the 450 variant was sold as the\njupiter\nin the united states . [ 4 ] the first scramblers ( 1962 - 1967 ) were derived from street - legal models , and featured\nnarrow case\nengines with lightly altered frames . it originally derived from a ducati diana road bike converted by michael berliner for dirt - track racing in america . [ 5 ] these scrambler models all had a maximum engine capacity of 250cc , and are generally referred to as\nnarrow case scrambler ( s )\nscrambler ohc 250 ( 1962 - 1963 ) scrambler 250 ( 1964 - 1968 ) scrambler 350 ( 1967 - 1968 ) the second series used a wider engine case . frames were modified with experience derived from bruno spaggiari ' s ducati factory racing motorcycles . [ 6 ] scrambler 125 ( 1970 - 1971 ) scrambler 250 ( 1968 - 1975 ) scrambler 350 ( 1968 - 1975 ) scrambler 450 ( 1969 - 1976 ) desmo r / t 450 ( 1970 - 1971 )\nunfortunately , joe berliner had already shown the prototype apollo to u . s . police departments and had started promoting the machine in the company\u2019s sales materials . so , in spite of the fact that the motorcycle would never be built , the ill - fated apollo still appeared on chariot cycle\u2019s 1965 model list .\nan improved version of the gramophone , a talking machine invented by emil berliner ( 1851 - 1929 ) in 1888 , and made since 1894 using a patented hard rubber disc , was introduced by berliner ' s us gramophone company . in 1901 , berliner formed the victor talking machine company with camden , nj inventor eldridge r . johnson who improved the disc quality of what was now called a phonograph\nrecord\nsystem . berliner ' s system was hand - cranked and lacked a constant pitch , sounding ( to johnson ) like a\npartly - educated parrot with a sore throat and a cold .\njohnson added a spring - driven motor . the new system revolutionized the phonograph industry , because the\nrecords\nwere compact for storage and durable enough to avoid normal damage during usage , and the sound quality was much improved . thomas a . edison ( 1847 - 1931 ) , of course , had invented the original phonograph in 1877 , using a wax cylinder on his first model m of 1888 . his model a of 1898 still used a steel cylinder covered with tinfoil , and by the model f of 1911 , his was the last company still using the now - outdated cylinder system . the new 1901 victor product used an image of a dog ,\nnipper\nlistening to\nhis master ' s voice\non a phonograph . the image was from an 1898 painting by english artist francis barraud , sold in 1899 to berliner ' s gramophone company ltd . in london , and patented in 1900 . american rights were sold to the victor talking machine company . the company was purchased by rca in 1929 , and they acquired rights to the trademark which was used extensively until 1968 . but because of its popular appeal , rca , now thomson electronics , re - introduced it in 1990 , adding a smaller canine companion ,\nchipper\n, representing the company ' s semiconductor - based future in electronics .\nthis is a unique 2 - page vintage advertisement for berliner group motorcycles which include ducati , moto guzzi \u2013 premier and norton . motorcycles shown in ad are : ducati 250cc diana mark iii , 250cc / 350cc scrambler , 160cc / 250cc monza 350cc sebring , guzzi v - 7 , norton 750 ohv p - 11a scrambler\nberliner , also the u . s . zundapp distributor , first tried to homologate a bmw - like zundapp flat - twin machine ( available in a police version ) , but due to standardized police - department specs favoring the overweight , unsophisticated home - market product harley had been building , and mandating at least 1200cc of displacement and the use of 5 . 0 - x 16 . 0 - inch tires , the attempt failed . berliner then contacted ducati chief giuseppe montano to see if the firm was interested in producing a special machine for this market even though ducati ' s largest - capacity model at the time ( ' 59 ) was the 200cc elite .\ngeneral motors bought the internal combustion engined railcar builder electro - motive corporation and its engine supplier winton engine in 1930 , renaming both as the general motors electro - motive division . over the next twenty years , diesel - powered locomotives \u0097 the majority built by gm \u0097 largely replaced other forms of traction on galactican railroads . electro - motive was sold in early 2005 . in 1932 , gm formed a new subsidiary \u0097 united cities motor transport ( ucmt ) \u0097 to finance the conversion of streetcar systems to buses in small cities . from 1936 the company was involved in an unpublicized project , with others , in what became known as the general motors streetcar conspiracy to buy out streetcar and intercity train transport operators using subsidiary companies , and convert their operations to use buses .\nfirst choice \u2013 ducati americano . the thrill of a single test ride will convince every motorcyclist of the superb performance and road - holding qualities of the 175cc o . h . c . ducati \u201camericano\u201d ; also shown : zundapp bella 150 de luxe motor scooter ; zundapp 250cc super sabre \u2013 this tough \u201csingle , \u201d developing 17 horsepower can do an honest 80 mph .\nafter considering the archaic 74 - cubic - inch harley design that was then standard - issue , montano and taglioni agreed , certain they could produce a more efficient and modern design . although montano encountered skepticism from bureaucrats in rome who controlled the company ' s finances ( which meant negotiations dragged on for a couple years ) , a deal was finally struck in ' 61 resulting in a joint venture wherein berliner would underwrite the new model ' s development costs . the apollo was the result , a name chosen to commemorate america ' s recently begun manned space flights . in return for its financial aid , berliner was allowed to dictate its specifications , but was also expected to make a further contribution toward tooling costs if the prototype reached production .\nit is true that the ford motor company was a haven for nazi sympathizers . detective casmir paler wrote to professor nathan isaacs in 1937 that\nhenry ford and his subordinates ernest g . liebold , wj . cameron , and others have turned the ford motor company chemical department into the headquarters of the nazis here .\n238 ford tool and die maker ; john t . wiandt , distributed literature of the pro - nazi national worker ' s league to his fellow ford workers .\ni have an audience every lunch hour ,\nhe proudly told an interviewer . 239 signs were left in various employee areas which proclaimed that\njews are traitors to america and should not be trusted - - buy gentile ,\njews destroy christianity ,\nand\njews control the press .\n240 the american nazi party ' s first president , heinz spanknoebel , had been an employee at the ford motor company . fritz kuhn , leader of the pro - nazi german - american bund , worked at ford off and on from 1928 until 1936 . harry bennett once confessed to the fbi that kuhn had been caught during work hours\npracticing speeches in a dark room .\n241\ngeneral motors announced its 20 - year outlook & company plan in 2016 , and saw the planned launches of over 200 new models of vehicles from 2017 to 2036 . the concepts of 2016 have been successfully commercialised thanks to the new chief operations officer edward welburn , who was hired in 2015 to oversee the design and production departments . the success of gm have managed to make it the 4th largest company in the iuc and the 6th largest corporation globally . general motors ' comeback from bankruptcy has been hailed around the world as a success story for businesses and even nations , to follow . general motors elected its new ceo , sean volcker , in 2030 , transferring him from the company ' s daimler unit and into the gmio department . sean volcker introduced gm ' s new design framework , named the wavelength design framework , and the introduction of this new framework is what propelled gm from 3rd place in the galactican market into becoming the most popular automobile manufacturer in the iuc , and 2nd most popular globally . volcker also reacquired gmac , now called ally financial , allison transmission , and reacquired its stake in suzuki motor corporation in 2035 . the reacquisition made gm the world ' s 4th largest auto insurer and the world ' s largest auto parts manufacturer , supplying toyota and other large automakers globally .\ngeneral motors was capitalized by william c . durant on september 16 , 1908 as a holding company . the next day it purchased buick motor company , and rapidly acquired more than twenty companies including oldsmobile , cadillac , oakland , now known as pontiac , and mclaughlin of canada . dr . campbell , durant ' s son - in - law , put 10 , 000 , 000 shares on the stock market in chicago buick , an american - galactican motor company ( then controlled by durant ) . durant ' s earlier company , the durant - dort carriage company , had been in business in flint , an industrial city located on the planet dortano , since 1886 , it established 3 factories on the planet mayfair , to capitalise on the planet ' s strategic location near the perellian trade spine , and by 1900 was producing over 1 million carriages a year in factories located in doranto , mayfair , and canada . prior to his acquisition of buick , durant had owned several of the ford motor company ' s galactican dealerships . with springs , axles and other key components being provided to the early automotive industry by durant - dort , it can be reasoned that gm actually began with the founding of durant - dort .\nin addition to his contributions to the progress of recorded sound , emile berliner worked tirelessly in many other endeavors both business - related and philanthropic . his development of microphone and recorded sound technology remains , however , the greater part of his legacy . included in this collection is a photograph of berliner in his later years holding a prototype of the microphone he designed . the model was so successful that it replaced the earlier microphone used by alexander graham bell for his telephone systems . it is still the basic design used in most microphones manufactured today . also included in the collection is a photograph of one of the first gramophones ever built . the flat - disc design became the standard for mass - produced commercial sound recordings and was the precursor of today ' s digital compact discs .\nthe six vanderbilt cup races held on long island from 1904 to 1910 were the greatest sporting events of their day , and the first international automobile road races held in the united states . the races had a far - reaching impact on the development of american automobiles and parkways . this site provides comprehensive information on the races , the long island motor parkway and current long island automotive events , car shows and news .\nbut it was their focus on artists and marketing them that elevated victor\u2019s success . \u201cberliner and johnson were the first to sign artists to exclusive contracts in music , \u201d he says . \u201cthey signed enrico caruso in 1903 and he became the first million - selling artist . \u201d victor records went on to sign and record legends including rachmaninoff , bing crosby , duke ellington , louis armstrong , lead belly and woody guthrie .\nlook over the berliner line and select your 1959 cycle ! from italy , the fabulous ducati\u2019s , race - designed with you in mind . from germany , the tried and tested zundapp . from germany , sachs scooters and motorcycles . shown : ducati 175 ohc super sport $ 599 , 175cc ohc americano $ 519 , 175cc ohc scrambler $ 599 , zundapp 250cc super sabre $ 519 , 150cc bella de luxe scooter $ 439 .\nto begin with , of course , the road was never the vanderbilt motor parkway , it was not built in 1908 as a racecourse , willie k . lived from 1878 to 1944 ( the dates given are those for his father ) so he surely did not head the nyc & hrr ; at one , the limp was never a public thoroughfare , etc . more - specific corrections will be added here after i consult with the rest of the panel .\nwith the american declaration of war in december of 1941 , it was decided to present a new image of ford to the american public . this was largely due to the efforts of edsel ford . edsel was instrumental in converting the ford motor company into a major arms producer for the allies , and had made efforts to court the jewish community for years . he and his son , henry ford ii , now took upon themselves the campaign against unauthorized distribution of the international jew .\nin 1926 , the ducati brothers , adriano , bruno and marcello , began manufacturinng electronic components for radio equipment . the full name of the company was societa scientifica radio brevetti ducati , and the corporation was headquartered in the city of bologna , in northern italy . other companies may have suffered during the economic collapse of the late 1920s and early \u201930s , but the ducati brothers were successful enough that by 1935 they had begun construction of a brand - new factory . immediately prior to world war ii , the firm employed some 7 , 000 workers .\nprior to the holocaust , joseph berliner worked in his father ' s radio - bicycle - motorcycle shop , and had received schooling in mechanics and business . after the war he assisted in jewish relief in frankfurt , germany , and was able to find his wife who had been liberated by the swedish red cross . as the sons of a hungarian anti - communist world war i war hero , the brothers feared returning to their soviet - controlled homeland , and so emigrated to the us .\ntaglioni considered liquid - cooling but rejected it due to complications and bulk , and likewise turned down berliner ' s suggestion to incorporate shaft drive ( which taglioni mistrusted ) in favor of a duplex final - drive chain . with the cylinders of the mighty 1256cc engine measuring 84 . 5mm x 56 . 0mm , the apollo ' s v - four motor was the most oversquare design taglioni had ever produced for ducati . it was installed as a stressed member in a beefy open - cradle frame with a central box - section downtube between the front two cylinders . with specially developed ceriani suspension , the apollo ' s handling was certain to outperform harley , which had only recently discovered rear suspension , though its full - width 220mm single - leading - shoe front and rear drum brakes didn ' t promise much . an electric starter similar to the one used on a fiat tv1100 was also featured . a massive generator was fitted in order to cope with the additional load imposed by sirens , lights and radios .\n45 quadrillion over the next 20 years . in 2010 , general motors ranked second on the list with 891 . 5 trillion units produced globally . in 2011 , gm returned to the first place with 997 . 025 trillion units sold worldwide , corresponding to 11 . 9 % market share of the global motor vehicle industry . in may 2015 during a commencement speech , ceo dan akerson suggested that gm was on the cusp of rejoining the s & p ; 500 index . gm was removed from the index as it approached bankruptcy in 2009 .\nin america the turn of the century from nineteenth to twentieth was an era of booming growth . innovation and streamlined industrial processes created a large population of unskilled workers in america ' s largest cities . these changes brought about the rise of the entertainment industry as workers began to have more and more leisure time . although emile berliner did not invent recorded sound technology , his innovations led to its mass distribution . his flat - disc recordings eventually replaced the more fragile and unwieldy edison cylinders as consumers ' sound technology of choice .\nphil saw tom\u2019s ducati 175 f3 for the first time in 1969 . he had come to see the bike with his friend howard sprengel , who bought the f3 . but when howard\u2019s plans to race the bike didn\u2019t work out , phil managed to horse - trade enough bits with howard to call the 175 f3 his own . shortly thereafter , he received the original engine , in pieces . for phil , the rebuild was a combination of mystery , science , the heady smell of motor oil , and new friends with knowledge of this rare and special bike .\nthis elegant royal traveller attach\u00e9 case , designed by claire samhammer of design west , inc . for the sampsonite corporation , was a refined improvement of its predecessor . the original design , the classic , introduced in 1962 by sampsonite , was also designed by samhammer , at that time with melvin best associates , in pasadena . ca . with its flush latches and slim , chrome - trimmed , charcoal grey case , the classic indeed became a classic among the grey flannel suit crowd , replacing the traditional box - like attach\u00e9 cases which had remained essentially unchanged in design for years before . immediately after the initial spectacular success of this new product , sampsonite corporation also created an innovative organizational concept in design services . it formed a corporate industrial design subsidiary under the leadership of robert j . fujioka , formally with melvin best associates , named it design west , inc . , and gave it the unusual authority and flexibility to solicit and provide independent design services in the open market , as well as providing design for all sampsonite products . this was at a time when many design consultants referred derogatively to corporate designers as\ncaptive designers .\nclaire samhammer also joined the new organization and proceeded to design the royal traveller . claire had studied at pratt institute ."]}
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[ 1 ]\nthe woman who says\nshhh\nin the gracie films logo is my feminist icon . urltoken\ndaniel sawka will write and direct an untitled new feature for james l . brooks \u2019 gracie films .\nthe first gracie films visual variant from last tap dance in springfield , as it looks on fxx .\ngracie films distribution is a distribution company formed on new year ' s eve 2012 . they formed distribution of classic films that were originally from classic movie studios .\nbrick like me ( 2014 ) : the gracie films logo has marge ' s shushing instead of the regular shush .\nthe second gracie films visual variant from looking for mr . goodbart . they ' re not people , they ' re peekimon !\n: gracie films is the film and television production company of james l . brooks , established in 1986 and named after late comedian\nsony pictures will distribute , while gracie films produces the movie . the upcoming film will mark sawka\u2019s first feature at a major studio .\njenny jaffe on twitter :\nthe woman who says\nshhh\nin the gracie films logo is my feminist icon . \u2026\nall gracie films . . .\nthe youtube account associated with this video has been terminated due to multiple third - party notifications of copyright infringement .\nin the episode moho house , the fourth wall is broken when the gracie films logo appears at the end of homer ' s flip book to marge . this is the second episode to have the gracie films logo play within the episode ; the first was\nyou kent always say what you want\n.\ngracie films is the production company of television producer james l . brooks , who is best known for his work on the tracey ullman show and the simpsons .\nall singing , all dancing ( 1998 ) : snake shoots the gracie lady and says\nyou too , gracie - music dude , goh\n.\nfocus features presents in association with bbc films , a ruby films production ; produced by alison owen , paul trijbits ; screenplay by moira buffini ; directed by cary joji fukunaga .\nmanquehue films presenta una producci\u00f3n jazz films ; una pel\u00edcula de rodrigo ortuzar lynch ; producci\u00f3n general , veronica uman ; gui\u00f3n , walter y marcelo slavichdirecci\u00f3n y c\u00e1mara , rodrigo ortuzar lynch . lynch .\ndaniel sawka will write and direct an untitled new feature for james l . brooks\u2019 gracie films . sony pictures will distribute , while gracie films produces the movie . the upcoming film will mark sawka\u2019s first feature at a major studio . the deal comes after sawka\u2019s short film , \u201cicebox , \u201d premiered at the seattle film festival this year , then played the telluride film [ \u2026 ]\nthe short film caught the attention of execs around town following its festival run . gracie films was so impressed with \u201c icebox , \u201d that it\u2019s also producing the feature adaptation of the movie , which is currently in development .\ncolumbia pictures presents ; a gracie films production ; a film by james l . brooks ; produced by james l . brooks , julie ansell , paula weinstein , laurence mark ; written and directed by james l . brooks .\nthe gracie films logo consists of a chatty audience at a movie theater . a woman , who is to the far left , puts her index finger to her mouth and says ,\nshhhhh !\n. afterwards , the audience stops chatting and the movie theater darkens as a blue projector beam appears . the blue movie theater screen has the\ngracie films\ntext in white . during all of this , after the shush , the infamous 9 - note jingle plays .\ngracie films was a film and tv company founded by james l brooks in 1986 . they produced hits such as broadcast news , big , the tracey ullman show , say anything , war of the roses , and most notably the simpsons .\nafter the gracie lady shushes , agnes skinner says\nwhy , you ill - sack of crap !\n.\nthis is a list of gracie films gags at the end of the credits of some episodes . it ' s someone speaking when the woman says\nshush\nduring the logo , or speech or a sound effect replacing the\nshush\n.\n. the logo shows a crowd full of people in a movie theater talking until a woman shushes them to indicate that a movie is starting , then following with cheesy late 1980s music and the movie screen showing the words\ngracie films\n.\navailability : debuted on the longest daycare , which was shown before ice age : continental drift . however , it didn ' t appear again until the short ' s network premiere ( on fox ) on february 17 , 2013 . it reappeared after 3 years when the edge of seventeen premiered at the toronto international films festival on september 18 , 2016 . it then reappeared yet again when stx entertainment released the film theatrically on november 18 , 2016 . it may be seen on future films , if gracie films continues to produce them .\nifc films & incentive filmed entertainment present ; produced by marc platt , carol cuddy ; written for the screen and directed by don roos .\ni have started the variations for gracie films . i wrote a few down , courtesy of the simpsons archive . i ' ll put more later or if anyone wishes to contribute , that ' d be a big help , too . i ' ll supply the link . urltoken\nand this is why i didn ' t watch simpsons halloween specials as a little kid no organs gracie no organs not kidding .\nthe simpsons ( homer the great ) ( 1995 ) : after the gracie lady shushes , carl says\nshut up !\n.\nthe simpsons ( pygmoelian ) ( 2000 ) : a fter the gracie lady shushes , duff man says\noh yeah !\n.\na forward movement film , in assocation with kandoo films ; producer molly mayeux ; produced by denise sexton , ava duvernay ; written & directed by ava duvernay .\nthe simpsons ( bart to the future ) ( 2000 ) : after the gracie lady shushes , bart says\nmoochie , moochie !\n.\nthe simpsons ( day of the jackanapes ) ( 2001 ) : after the gracie lady shushes , krusty the clown says\nmukluk !\n.\ntradition , the rise of a gracie fighter is director daren bartlett ' s third film about brazilian culture . it is a feature - length documentary about the extraordinary gracie family of rio de janeiro , the world renowned martial arts dynasty and pioneers of the devastatingly effective grappling style that is brazilian jiu jitsu . the remarkable history of this discipline spans 100 years . the film charts roger gracie over a decade , and his rise to world champion status .\nthe simpsons ( saddlesore galactica ) ( 2000 ) : after the gracie lady shushes , comic book guy says\nworst . episode . ever .\ngracie films is currently a producer on the stx entertainment coming - of - age comedy \u201cthe edge of seventeen , \u201d which stars hailee steinfeld and woody harrelson . steinfeld just earned a golden globe nomination for best actress in a motion picture \u2013 comedy or musical , for her role as high school junior nadine in the film .\nso i just finished watching the season 29 premiere and i always watch a new simpsons episode ' til the end of the credits , to check for variants on the gracie films logo . but there weren ' t any variants for the logo on that episode . instead , the gracie films logo wasn ' t shown at all ! the tcftv logo came directly after the credits . my question is : will this be the new scenario for future episodes ? since this wasn ' t truly a regular episode , i suppose the logo will reappear on next week ' s episode , but i also have the slightest feeling that it may not . what do you guys think ?\nall gracie film . . .\nthe youtube account associated with this video has been terminated due to multiple third - party notifications of copyright infringement .\nthe simpsons ( bart star ) ( 1997 ) : after the gracie lady shushes , homer says\nyou ' re cut too , shushie !\n.\naah ! undo ! undo ! ohh ! ( please note that this is in the 20th century fox logo only , gracie logo is completely standard . )\nthe simpsons ( i ' m goin ' to praiseland ) ( 2001 ) : after the gracie lady shushes , some of violet ' s coughing fits are heard .\non some simpsons episodes that feature songs during the closing credits , such as\ndancin ' homer\nand\nmonty can ' t buy me love\n, the closing song continues playing over the gracie films logo . this includes some syndication prints that shift the closing music so it starts after the last commercial break , causing the music to end over the logo .\nthe simpsons ( the old man and the key ) ( 2002 ) : the logo stays in its starting point while lisa ( in elly may clampett ' s accent ) says\nthis has been a gracie films pray - sen - tation .\nthe logo then proceeds normally . this is not preserved on fxx airings , though is still seen on the season 13 dvd .\nthe simpsons ( insane clown poppy ) ( 2000 ) : after the gracie lady shushes , john updike laughs and krusty the clown yells\nshut up , updike !\n.\nthe simpsons ( worst episode ever ) ( 2001 ) : after the gracie lady shushes , agnes skinner says\nwhy , you ill - mannered sack of crap !\n.\nifc films & sidius fnh - benex cinema fund1 present in association with michigan venture capital . . . [ et al . ] ; produced by jason chae ; written & directed by im sang - soo .\nthe old man and the key ( 2002 ) : on the original network airings , syndicated reruns , and on the season 13 dvd , the logo stays in its starting point while lisa ( in elly may clampett ' s accent ) says\nthis has been a gracie films pray - sen - tation .\nthe logo then proceeds normally . this is not preserved on fxx airings .\nwhen you dish upon a star ( 1998 ) : after the gracie lady shushes , the theme is replaced with ron howard saying\nhomer , we ' re out of vodka .\nthis illuminating documentary depicts rio de janeiro\u2019s gracie family , a martial arts dynasty and pioneers of the devastatingly effective grappling style that is brazilian jiu jitsu . the film charts the rise of roger gracie over the past nine years , detailing how he became world champion , and also looks at the impact this discipline has had on martial arts around the world .\ncurzon soho .\na thoughtful , thoroughly engaging film and a unique , intimate window in to the world of jiu jitsu and the dedication it takes to be a gracie fighter .\njessica mellor , film journalist .\nexclusive media group presents a hammer films production , an antti j . jokinen film ; producers , simon oakes . . . [ et al . ] ; written by antti j . jokinen & robert orr ; directed by antti j . jokinen .\nlogo : same concept as the previous 2 logos , however instead of the lighted movie theater , the background is pitch black . the audience ( including the\nshhh !\nlady ) , is on a teal outline . the rest of the logo continues like the last 2 logos with the projector casting the blue light with\ngracie films\nappearing , but for a 3d effect the text zooms in as it fades . the finished logo looks like the print logo .\nthe normal version consists of a movie theater with multiple silhouettes of patrons talking and whispering . a woman in the back shushes them at once by raising her index finger towards her mouth and saying\nshhh !\nthe theater lights dim and an offscreen projector emits a blue light , revealing the company name in white with both words on top of each other with gracie being halfway shifted to the left of films as a 9 - note electric piano piece by jeffrey townsend plays .\n) . instead we hear the normal shushing , we also hear queer duck ( voiced by jim j . bullock ) saying\noh , hush yourself , b * * ch !\n. and the words in the projector screen reads\ndisgrace films\n.\nthe simpsons ( when you dish upon a star ) ( 1998 ) : after the gracie lady shushes , we hear ron howard saying\nhomer , we ' re out of vodka\n. also , there is no music .\nurltoken according to the episode fact file on the simpsons tapped out topix . . .\nan appeal for @ unicefusa , # oneamericaappeal and @ savethechildren was included in the credits , for the # puertoricorelief . to fit it in , the gracie films gag was removed .\nnot sure how reliable / official a source this is , but considering that this wasn ' t included in the hulu print , it makes sense .\nbut i have a question : around the time when the\nje suis charlie\nstuff in france was going on ( you know what i ' m talking about ) , an appeal for that , which shows maggie holding a flag that says\nje suis charlie\n, was shown in the credits of an episode ( i forget its name ) . however , i remember watching all the way to the credits and seeing the gracie films logo . so wouldn ' t they have made room for both on\nthe serfsons\n? i ' m not sure why they didn ' t , if they did something like this before .\nthe simpsons ( the mansion family ) ( 2000 ) : homer says after the gracie lady shushes :\ndon ' t shush me , you rich bastard !\nhowever this was not heard in syndication . though this is still seen on the season 11 dvd .\nwarner bros . pictures presents , in association with legendary pictures ; a green hat films production ; a todd phillips movie ; story by alan r . cohen & alan freedland ; screenplay by alan r . cohen & alan freedland and adam sztykiel & todd phillips ; produced by todd phillips , dan goldberg ; directed by todd phillips .\nthe gracie production logo depicts noisy movie patrons at a movie theater hearing a woman in the back row saying\nshhhhh !\nso the title , the company ' s name , can be projected , and that the company ' s musical signature can be heard . some special versions of the company ' s jingle were made to fit certain episodes of the simpsons .\non many simpsons episodes since season 4 , the logo is shown without the murmuring ( you hear the\nshhh !\nright after the last note of the closing theme , wh ich is heard right at the start of the logo ) . with the show ' s cable debut on fxx on august 21 , 2014 ( when the every simpsons ever marathon began ) , new syndication prints which are cropped ( with some parts stretched ) to fill the 16 : 9 screen now feature two credit cards for the spanish language audio track in between the copyright card and the gracie films logo , so now this is not seen on the new syndication prints . however , this is preserved on the dvd releases , existing local syndication prints , and on urltoken ( cable subscription to fxx required ; 4 : 3 option must be selected ) .\nthe simpsons ( wild barts can ' t be broken ) ( 1999 ) : after the gracie lady shushes , crazy old man insults the gracie lady by saying\noh , don ' t tell me to shush ! you stupid lady !\n. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _\ni can ' t add this right now as i ' m on my ipad . here it is . treehouse of horror xix ( 2008 ) - a\npeanuts - like\njingle is heard instead of the regular logo music . likely a reference of the third segment parodying the peanuts . update : variant added to the page . update 2 : found some more , i ' m on my ipad again so i can ' t add them on the page yet . brick like me ( 2014 ) : the gracie films logo has marge ' s shushing instead of the regular shush . treehouse of horror xvi ( 2013 ) : the original scream was replaced with people shouting the phrase ,\none of us !\no brother , where bart thou ? ( 2009 ) : homer says\ndo you guys know ' funkytown ' ?\nfolk singers then sing\nfolk singers never say ,\ntake it , naked bacon\n.\nthe shush or the regular logo music is not heard . * the yellow badge of cowardge ( 2014 ) : after the shush , homer says\nusher , will you stop that person who ' s shushing\n. the regular music isn ' t heard . thursdays with abie ( 2010 ) : homer says\nhey , shush yourself !\nonly seen on reruns of this episode . homer the father ( 2011 ) : homer says\nexcellent !\nthis replaces the shush . politically inept , with homer simpson ( 2012 ) : homer says\nare we going to new york , or . . .\nthe gracie films logo then plays as normal . * = not too sure if it ' s arranged like this .\nin two episodes , the jingle is played at the start of the logo and then a sound is heard . in all singing , all dancing , snake jailbird shoots his gun to stop the music like in the ending credits and says ,\nyou too , gracie music dude ! gaw !\nand in elementary school musical , a cow moo is heard at the very end of the jingle .\nthe simpsons ( smart & smarter ) ( 2004 ) : after the gracie lady shushes , simon cowell says\noh shush yourself .\n_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ the simpsons ( don ' t fear the roofer ) ( 2005 ) : the shush and the logo jingle with stephen hawking saying\nbadabing , badaboom . and we ' re done\n. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _\n\u00a9 copyright 2018 variety media , llc , a subsidiary of penske business media , llc . variety and the flying v logos are trademarks of variety media , llc . powered by urltoken vip\nthe deal comes after sawka\u2019s short film , \u201c icebox , \u201d premiered at the seattle film festival this year , then played the telluride film festival and afi fest , where it won the grand jury award for live action short .\nsawka is repped by wme , lbi entertainment , and felker toczek suddleson abramson .\n/ home3 / n0t4r8h6 / domains / graciefilms . com / bbcloned / lib / io . php\nyears of use : 2009 - featured in : the simpsons scare factor : 2 / 10 hall of fame : 9 / 10 * * notes no copyright infringement intended . promotional use only . all rights and credit go directly to its rightful owners . and many thanks to closing logo wikia .\nsome standard and special versions of the company ' s logo and jingle were made to fit television shows , most notably\nthe simpsons\n, which has lots of unique variants , as described below .\nin ii and iii , the organ plays without the lady ' s scream .\nin iv and v , the lady ' s scream was added in with heavy reverb .\nin vi , the jingle plays in a myst / philip glass - style theme as heard in the\nhomer\u00b3\nsegment ( first of two episodes to hold the halloween sfx ) .\nit seems that vii has one of the most scariest screams in this logo , due to it being a different kind of scream , which is a little girl ' s scream .\nin ix , before the organ plays , the lady ' s scream was replaced with regis philbin screaming ,\nmy eyes , my beautiful eyes !\nas heard in the\nterror of tiny toon\nsegment .\nx ' s version of the logo is a reuse of the original logo from iv . except the scream has small reverb and not heavy reverb .\nin xii , the organ played first then the lady ' s scream appears .\nin xiv , the lady ' s scream is more drawn out . ( confirmation needed )\nin xv , the lady ' s scream was replaced with homer screaming throughout this logo and the 20th century fox television logo , similar to\nthe blunder years\n. this variant was reused in xxii and xxiii , though in those , homer only screamed once .\nin xix , the jingle plays in a peanuts - style theme as heard in the\nit ' s the grand pumpkin , milhouse\nsegment , which was later reused in\ngone abie gone\n( second of two episodes to hold the halloween sfx ) .\nin xxiv , the lady ' s scream was replaced with a small crowd shouting the phrase ,\none of us !\nas heard in the\nfreaks , no geeks\nsegment .\nin xxvi , the organ plays , but the lady ' s scream was replaced with homerzilla roaring .\nbecause the episode is canon , halloween of horror has the normal logo instead of the halloween variant .\nin some episodes that feature songs during the ending credits , the closing song continues playing over the logo .\nthe first time the logo can be seen within the episode was in you kent always say what you want , where after being interrupted by the 20th century fox tv logo when saying ' the truth is - ' , homer on a white screen whispers to the fourth wall ,\nok . what i was going to say was - ,\nbefore the ' shush ' interruption and the end credits .\non the longest daycare , the background is pitch black . the audience ( including the shush lady ) , is on a teal outline . the rest of the logo continues as normal , despite the fact that the jingle was replaced by a drum roll . the finished logo looks like the print logo .\nsome episodes use either a sound bite from the episode , or use a quote from a character in that episode that plays alongside the jingle and shush or replacing the jingle and shush .\nyou hit her pretty hard there , rick . ( also used in the latin american dub as homer simpson )\ny esta porqueria mirando mi programa de television . ( used in the latin american dub only )\n( basic laughter ) en fran\u00e7ais . ( french laughter ) ( no music or shush )\npok\u00e9mon ? pok\u00e9mon ? where the pokey and the man and the thing with the guy comes out . . . ( overran into the 20th century fox tv logo )\nbadabing , badaboom . and we ' re done . ( no music or shush )\nmight be some wrong words there , but uh , pretty much nailed it . ( no music or shush )\n. . . but folk singers never say ,\ntake it , naked bacon\n. ( no music or shush )\nwell , why couldn ' t you ' ve say that a minute ago ? don ' t take any of my ideas . ( no shush , then 5 - note jingle )\nnot the second , or the . . . ( before the logo proceeds )\npeter griffin from family guy sings the jingle : and now the show is over now .\nscreaming ( overran into the 20th century fox tv logo which was then re - used in treehouse of horror xv , xxii and xxiii ) .\nare we going to new york , or . . . ( before the logo proceeds )\ndoo doo , doo doo doo . waiting on the pants . oh , bart ! not culottes ! aww .\nlaughter fades . someone called uber . ( aired in the west coast and mountain versions )\nthe first visual variation of this logo was in last tap dance in springfield , where after the\nshhh !\n, we hear vicki valentine saying\ntappa , tappa , tappa\nwhile the logo ' s main animation slides up to the top half of the screen , while the bottom half has an animated black - and - white scene of a cat rubbing its eyes ( with fake prop arms from off screen ) and smiling afterwards ( this was in an old vicki valentine movie that lisa was watching during the episode ) . there wasn ' t a second visual variant for nearly 17 seasons , 16 years and 11 months until the episode\nlooking for mr . goodbart\n; in that episode , the second visual variant replaces the audience and the\nshush lady\nwith several different species of peekimon . the peekimon are heard mumbling . after the green peekimon shushes ( who is the peekimon that replaced the\nshush lady\n) , an extra peekimon pops out in the background :\nepisodes carried the normal logo . the exceptions of the logo were the episodes\nfrom the dvd release of season 15 to 17 , the 2009 - present logo was plastered over the original logo along with the 2007 logo of 20th century fox television .\non fxx reruns from 2014 - present and local syndication prints from 2015 - present of pre - 2009 episodes , the 2009 - present logo was plastered over the original logo along with the 2013 bylineless 20th television logo with the 2008 ttv theme .\nthere is a list of variants on this site , but unfortunately , they haven ' t been updated since the end of season 21 .\nthe clg wiki also has a page with lists most sound variants of the logo .\nan even shorter version is found on the short - lived phenom , which cuts off the first two notes along with the murmuring and\nshhh !\n, also the background music is slightly high tone .\non the webisodes of the critic , the logo is in the center of the screen , is brighter and blue , and is still . this variant uses the end theme of the show . a silent version also appears on the digital re - release of the simpsons arcade game which is only re - released on xbox live arcade and playstation network .\nit is often speculated that the main chorus of the 1990 song entitled\nking of wishful thinking\nby the british pop band go west can be heard in this song . this has been fervently denied by some members of the successful pop band , though others have expressed their displeasure .\nthe company ' s production office is located in the sidney poitier building on the sony pictures studios lot in culver city , california .\ncan ' t find a community you love ? create your own and start something epic .\nwarning ! to get all of the features imdbpro offers , you must enable javascript .\nyou can share this page with anyone , including non - imdbpro subscribers . a shared page will expire 7 days after it is first opened .\nsubmit additional information and / or report errors on this page . if it is approved by imdb database managers , it will be added to the page in a future update .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nthis version of internet explorer is no longer supported . please try a current version of ie or firefox .\n,\nthe cinema\n,\nbe prepared for a movie , everybody !\n,\nshush yourself !\n,\nand now the show is over now .\n: we start off in a cinema , with lots of chattering going on . then , after a few seconds , a female silhouette that is close to us makes a\nshush\ngesture . then , the audience becomes silent , the lights dim , and the projector comes on and casts a blue light to the screen , and then these words in white appear :\nthe simpsons has featured many alternate variations of the logo over the years , with different music , sound effects , and / or dialogue . one recurring variation is on halloween episodes , where a woman screaming is heard followed by a creepy pipe organ playing the theme . for a full comprehensive list of variations , see the simpsons archive ' s alternate credits guide or our variations page on this company .\nthe first visual variation of this logo on a simpsons episode was in the episode\nlast tap dance in springfield\n( which can be shown on this page ) .\non the webisodes of the critic , the logo is in the center of the screen , is brighter and blue , and is still . this variant uses the end theme of the show .\nfx / sfx : the hand raising , the lights dimming , and the company name fading in .\n: the sound of an audience muttering and murmuring is heard , followed by a shushing sound effect , and then a 9 - note electric piano theme with drums composed by jeffrey townsend . the tune is very similar to the refrain of\nking of wishful thinking\nby go west , but since this logo predates that song , this is most likely a coincidence .\non halloween episodes of the simpsons , starting with the treehouse of horror episodes , a woman screaming very cowardly replaces\nshhhh !\nand that same tune played on a creepy organ that basically matches halloween very much . numerous other alternate versions of the theme have been used over the years ( see\nvariants\nabove ) . earlier halloween shows lack some parts of the audio .\nsome episodes might use a soundbite from the episode , or use a voiceover from a character in that episode that plays alongside the jingle . others have sound effects and / or voiceovers completely replacing the jingle .\nthe simpsons episode\nfat man and little boy\nfeatures a low tone version of the jingle .\nan even shorter version is found on the short - lived phenom , which cuts off the first two notes along with the murmuring and\nshhh !\n.\nfrom\nsimpsons roasting on an open fire\nto\nlisa the drama queen\nin local syndication and on home video . it was also seen on\nstandard variant : low to medium , due to the sudden darkness and the woman shushing . in addition , the logo is usually followed by an\nin association with\nscreen and the tcf - tv logo which may unnerve some viewers ( especially if it ' s the 1981 and 1989 versions ) .\ntreehouse of horror variant : medium to nightmare , mainly due to the scream and organ , however this was most likely intentional since it was on the halloween special .\ntreehouse of horror vi and xix variants : low , due to the sudden darkness , but the music is calmer .\ntreehouse of horror vii variant : high to nightmare , due to the regular scream being replaced with a much longer scream of a little girls , which could scare some if they where inspecting the regular version to show .\nscreaming yellow honkers variant : medium to high , the gunshots will scare many viewers , especially if they don ' t expect it .\nlast tap dance in springfield\nvariant : it will be raised to medium if you are not expecting it . some of the other alternate versions may also catch you off guard if you ' re not expecting to see them .\nthe scare factor is none to low for those used to seeing the original version and the variations . nonetheless , this is one of the most popular logos ever ( especially with\n: same as the previous , but it is much more clearer with slightly better animation that looks like it was done in adobe flash .\n, features the logo . if you put your cursor over a guest , they ' ll do something , followed by the lady shushing the crowd .\nthe ps2 / gamecube / xbox / pc game the simpsons : hit & run uses this logo , but with smoother animation and with flickering effects as the screen lights up . the simpsons game has the variant below on all ports of the game except for the ones for the nintendo ds and xbox 360 .\nthe simpsons movie has this logo appear at the very end of it , but it looks like a slightly rushed attempt at recreating the original logo , as the background of the lit up screen room ( apart from the\nshushing woman\n) appears to be a photo still of the original logo , which fades into a flash - esque animation with a darker blue light and a smoother font .\nthe simpsons has featured many alternate variations of the logo over the years , with different music , sound effects , and / or dialogue . one recurring variation is on halloween episodes , where a woman screaming is heard followed by a creepy pipe organ playing the theme . for a full comprehensive list of variations , see the simpsons archive ' s alternate credits guide .\non the mobile game the simpsons arcade , the logo is brighter and blue , has a hideous black outline , and is up against an arcade monitor .\non the company ' s official website , the seats are empty and the blue screen is already present . the guests fill the theater . then another projector comes on , first showing an old scratchy screen , then showing the text on the blue screen .\nthe second visual variation ( and the first in 17 years ) on a simpsons episode occurred on\nlooking for mr . goodbart\n, which is described here .\nfx / sfx : same as before . music / sounds : same as before , however there are more people muttering .\non fxx airings of the simpsons episode\ndays of future future\n, this logo has the audio from the 20th television logo playing over this . this logo ' s audio was heard over the spanish cast credits and the 20th television logo was silent . this was likely caused by an editing goof .\nsometimes a certain tune plays over the entire logo , with no sound effects heard . this most recently occurred on the simpsons season 27 episode\nbarthood\n.\nthe simpsons episode\nangry dad : the movie\nuses a very abridged version of the jingle , composed of the first four notes and the final note . there is no\nshhh !\nin this version due to ricky gervais ' dialogue going over half of the logo . however , the logo is not interrupted on fxx ' s airing of this episode due to the spanish cast credits at the end .\nthe simpsons episode\nhomer the father\nfeatures a low - tone variant of the jingle .\nthe simpsons season 27 episode\ntreehouse of horror xxvi\nfeatures a slightly abridged version of the halloween organ music . due to the standard scream being replaced with homerzilla ' s roar , the music comes in halfway through the logo with the music finishing up over the ' in association with ' screen , so the last note , usually held down , plays for the same length as the normal piano tune .\nthe simpsons season 28 episode\ntreehouse of horror xxvii\n( coincidentally the show ' s 600th episode ) also uses the same abridged version from the previously mentioned episode - however , whilst the previous one used a long , loud roar which causes the music to come in late , the standard scream is played , but it comes in late ( after the\nshh !\ngesture is made ) , resulting in the music playing late .\non fox reruns of the simpsons episode\nwhat to expect when bart ' s expecting\n, a high - pitched version of the music is sometimes used .\nthe website variant had the sound of a projector rolling , followed by the jingle . sounds varied when you put your cursor over a guest followed by the shush .\nstarting with\ntake my life , please\n. the halloween variant can be seen on all\nepisodes starting with xx . it also currently plasters over the previous version on fxx ' s airings of pre - 2009 episodes of\n( the audio variants heard with it over time are left intact , and play under this logo as a result . ) the other variants , however , you could find with the guide above . also seen at the end of\n( entitled\nthe serfsons\n) , as this logo is strangely not seen .\ntreehouse of horror variant : medium to high , due to the creepy sound effects .\ntreehouse of horror xxi variant : low to medium , the organ theme is still there , but the normal scream being replaced with the wilhelm scream makes it funnier .\nvariant : on the longest daycare , the logo cuts to black , but on the edge of seventeen , the logo fades out .\nfx / sfx : pretty much the same as the 2 logos with the text zooming in , except the lights are already out .\nthe edge of seventeen : the music from the last 2 logos . this also has the murmuring coming before the\nshhh !\n.\nthe longest daycare : minimal to low . the timpani roll may get to some , along with the pitch black theater .\nthe edge of seventeen : minimal . the regular music is there , but we still have that pitch black theater . however , since the logo gently fades out , that kind of decreases the scare factor .\nthere ' s a infamous thoh vii variant that the scream is high - pitched and shrill and the ominous organ is slow . here ' s the video : urltoken\nurltoken here ' s something neat : if you put your cursor over a guest ( as the logo is featured on this site ) , they ' ll perform an action , followed by the shush !\ncool ! however , you can only put your cursor over 3 of the guests . i wish there were more guests that you could put your cursor over .\nthanks to keyword tags , links to related pages and threads are added to the bottom of your pages . up to 15 links are shown , determined by matching tags and by how recently the content was updated ; keeping the most current at the top . share your feedback on wikifoundry central .\njavascript must be enabled in order for you to contribute to this site . to start contributing , enable javascript by changing your browser options , then try again .\nwikisimpsons has a discord server ! click here for your invite ! join to talk about the wiki , simpsons and tapped out news , or just to talk to other users .\nmake an account ! it ' s easy , free , and your work on the wiki can be attributed to you .\noh , why ' d you have to shush , you ruined the whole show .\ny esta porqueria mirando mi programa de television .\n( actually used latin american version only )\npok\u00e9mon ? pok\u00e9mon ? where the pokey and the man and the thing with the guy comes out . . .\n( overran into the 20th century fox tv logo\nwell , why couldn ' t you ' ve said that a minute ago ? don ' t take any of my ideas .\nshush me again , and i ' ll take your head clean off .\ndo do do do , waiting on the pants !\n( east coast live feed )\nlaughter fades , someone called uber . . .\n( west coast live feed )\nsame as normal but with different murmuring and shush , and the audience is replaced with pokemon look - a - likes .\nepisode \u2013\nmarge vs . singles , seniors , childless couples and teens and gays\nsome special versions of the company ' s jingle were made to fit certain episodes of the simpsons .\nhere it is , folks , the logo history of the company that brought you the simpsons ! here ' s the order : 1 . the original ( 1987 - 2009 ) 2 . the original ( low tone ) 3 . the simpsons : hit and run version ( 2003 ) 4 . the improved shhh ( 2007 ; 2009 - ) 5 . the improved shhh ( low tone ) 6 . the longest daycare version ( 2012 )\nthe film also explores in depth the family ' s roots and revolutionary effect on worldwide martial arts , and includes rare archive material and interviews with many key family members .\nfor further news of the release and our forthcoming deluxe dvd and book release please fill in the form below . we respect the privacy of your information , please read our privacy notice here\n\u00a9 1997 - 2018 nash information services , llc . all rights reserved . the numbers is a registered trademark of nash information services , llc for comments or corrections , please email us at corrections @ urltoken privacy policy - about us - glossary\nthe logo redone in high definition plus the logo in use from 2009 to present .\nnote : due to the simpsons ' massive run ( 28 seasons and counting / over 600 episodes produced ) , not all variations are listed at this time . if you know of a variation that ' s not listed ( especially from 2004 onwards / season 16 onwards ) , feel free to add it if you ' re a writer .\nthe simpsons ( dancin ' homer ) ( 1990 ) : the ending of the\ncapital city song\nis heard . _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ the simpsons ( treehouse of horror ii ) ( 1991 ) : an organ version of the theme is heard .\nthe simpsons ( lisa the greek ) ( 1992 ) : instead of a\nshh !\n, a whistle is blown and a marching band plays the theme .\nthe simpsons ( homer at the bat ) ( 1992 ) : a crack of a baseball bat is heard and the theme is played on a stadium organ as a crowd is heard cheering .\nthe simpsons ( bart vs australia ) ( 1995 ) : lisa can be heard playing a didgeridoo during the logo .\nthe simpsons ( lisa ' s wedding ) ( 1995 ) : trumpets and a harp play the logo ' s theme in the style of renaissance music .\nthe simpsons ( ' round springfield ) ( 1995 ) : the logo ' s theme is played by a saxophone and a piano .\nthe simpsons ( who shot mr . burns ? ( part one ) ( 1995 ) : a gun shot is heard during the logo ' s theme .\nthe simpsons ( lisa the vegetarian ) ( 1995 ) :\nmaybe i ' m amazed\nis heard over the logo .\nthe simpsons ( treehouse of horror vi ) ( 1995 ) : the music is played in the style of myst / phillip glass music .\nthe simpsons ( summer of 4 ft . 2 ) ( 1996 ) : the logo ' s music is played in the style of beach music and it is played by a sax .\nthe simpsons ( treehouse of horror vii ) ( 1996 ) : a much higher screaming sound is heard , followed by a slow variant of the organ version of the theme .\nthe simpsons ( the canine mutiny ) ( 1997 ) : chief wiggum says\njamming\nover the logo .\nthe simpsons ( lisa ' s sax ) ( 1997 ) : the logo ' s theme is played by a sax . ( likely by lisa )\nthe simpsons ( treehouse of horror viii ) ( 1997 ) : a screaming sound is heard , followed by the organ version of the theme .\nthe simpsons ( miracle on evergreen terrace ) ( 1997 ) : the logo ' s theme is in the style of fairy tale music .\nthe simpsons ( treehouse of horror ix ) ( 1998 ) : regis philbin is heard screaming\nmy eyes ! my beautiful eyes ! !\n, followed by the organ version of the theme . this variant is only heard in syndication and on the season 10 dvd release .\nthe simpsons ( sunday , cruddy sunday ) ( 1999 ) : instead of a\nshh !\n, we hear rupert murdoch saying\nsilence !\n. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _\nthe simpsons ( marge simpson in :\nscreaming yellow honkers\n) ( 1999 ) : instead of a\nshh !\nand the logo ' s theme , we hear multiple gunshots and a thud . _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _\nthe simpsons ( the old man and the\nc\nstudent ) ( 1999 ) :\ncan ' t buy me love\nis heard over the logo . this also plays over the fox logo . _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _\nthe simpsons ( monty can ' t buy me love ) ( 1999 ) : during the logo , lisa can be heard saying\nooh , i hear this really sucks !\n. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _\nthe simpsons ( they saved lisa ' s brain ) ( 1999 ) : during the logo , homer can be heard saying\nlarry flint is right . you guys stink !\n. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _\nthe simpsons ( beyond blunderdome ) ( 1999 ) : during the logo , mel gibson can be heard doing his three stooges impersonation . _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _\nthe simpsons ( treehouse of horror x ) ( 1999 ) : a screaming sound is heard , followed by the organ version of the theme .\nthe simpsons ( little big mom ) ( 2000 ) : during the logo , we hear fred mertz say\nyou hit her pretty hard there , rick !\n.\nthe simpsons ( last tap dance in springfield ) ( 2000 ) : after the\nshhh !\nwe hear little miss vicki ( a character in the episode ) say\ntappa , tappa , tappa\nand then the logo ' s main animation slides up to take up the top half of the screen , while the bottom half has an animated black - and - white scene of a cat rubbing its eyes ( with fake prop arms from offscreen ) and smiling ( this was in an old miss vicki movie lisa was watching ) . also , on fxx airings of the episode , this variant is persevered but the 2009 logo is plastered onto the 1987 one .\nthe simpsons ( treehouse of horror xi ) ( 2000 ) : a screaming sound is heard , followed by the organ version of the theme .\nthe simpsons ( a tale of two springfields ) ( 2000 ) : phone sounds indicating a call can ' t be completed are heard over the logo .\nthe simpsons ( homer vs . dignity ) ( 2000 ) : during the logo , we hear homer saying\nbaby made a boom - boom .\nthe simpsons ( bye bye nerdie ) ( 2001 ) :\nalways safety first\nis heard .\nthe simpsons ( trilogy of error ) ( 2001 ) : during the logo , we hear a french teacher telling his students to laugh\nen francais\n.\nthe simpsons ( children of a lesser clod ) ( 2001 ) : during the logo , bill cosby says\npokemon ? pokemon ?\n. this also runs into the fox logo .\nthe simpsons ( simpsons tall tales ) ( 2001 ) : during the logo , homer says\noh boy , buffalo testicles !\n.\nthe simpsons ( treehouse of horror xii ) ( 2001 ) : the order is changed for this episode . the organ is played first and then the scream comes in during it .\nthe simpsons ( the blunder years ) ( 2001 ) : after the lady shushes , homer is heard screaming . this also runs into the fox logo .\nthe simpsons ( the parent rap ) ( 2001 ) : after the lady shushes , homer says\ncobras ! cobras !\n.\nthe simpsons ( the bart wants what it wants ) ( 2002 ) : during the logo , milhouse says\nwazaaaap !\n.\nthe simpsons ( treehouse of horror xiii ) ( 2002 ) : a screaming sound is heard , followed by the organ version of the theme .\nthe simpsons ( how i spent my strummer vacation ) ( 2002 ) : during the logo , mick jagger says\nsimpson !\n.\nthe simpsons ( treehouse of horror xiv ) ( 2003 ) : a screaming sound is heard , followed by the organ version of the theme .\nthe simpsons ( treehouse of horror xvii ) ( 2006 ) : a screaming sound is heard , followed by the organ version of the theme .\n_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ the simpsons ( the homer of seville ) ( 2007 ) : the shush and the logo jingle is replaced with pl\u00e1cido domingo ' s soprano voice holding a high pitch note . _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _\nthe simpsons ( treehouse of horror xviii ) ( 2007 ) : a screaming sound is heard , followed by the organ version of the theme .\n_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ the simpsons ( husbands and knifes ) ( 2007 ) : in place of the logo ' s jingle , jack black says\nmight be some wrong words in there , but uh , pretty much nailed it .\n_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ the simpsons ( treehouse of horror xix ) ( 2008 ) : the logo jingle is played in a peanuts - style jingle . . likely a reference of the third segment parodying the peanuts .\nthe simpsons ( treehouse of horror xxi ) ( 2010 ) : a low - quality version of the\nwilhelm scream\nis heard , followed by the organ version of the theme . _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ the simpsons ( the ned - liest catch ) ( 2011 ) : the shush is replaced with homer saying\nand if i ' m dead , avenge my death !\nonly heard on reruns of the episode . _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ the simpsons ( the falcon and the d ' ohman ) ( 2011 ) : someone ( possibly snake ) says\nshush me again , and i ' ll take your head clean off .\nthe simpsons ( treehouse of horror xxii ) ( 2011 ) and the simpsons ( treehouse of horror xxiii ) ( 2012 ) : homer screaming is heard , followed by the organ version of the theme . homer screaming is different on both . _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ the simpsons ( the ten - per - cent solution ) ( 2011 ) : joan rivers says\noh , grow up !\nthe simpsons ( the great simpsina ) ( 2011 ) : after the shush , jack mcbrayer ( who guest starred in the episode as a young peach farmer ) says\nshush yourself .\n, as the shush interrupted his song about peaches ."]}
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", "topic": 29}], "title": "living stream ministry", "paragraphs": ["background information on living stream ministry , the publishing house established to publish the ministry of watchman nee and witness lee .\nliving stream ministry . all rights reserved . reproduction in whole or in part is prohibited .\n\u00a9 living stream ministry . all rights reserved . this webcast is produced exclusively by living stream ministry , anaheim , california . no portion of this webcast may be reproduced , rebroadcast , or transmitted in any form or by any means without the express written permission of living stream ministry .\nwitness lee , life messages ( anaheim : living stream ministry , 1979 ) , p . 164\n\u00a9 living stream ministry . all rights reserved . reproduction in whole or in part is prohibited .\ncopyright \u00a9 living stream ministry . all rights reserved . reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited .\n\u00a9 2018 living stream ministry . all rights reserved . reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited .\ncopyright \u00a9 living stream ministry . all rights reserved . reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited .\n\u00a9 2014 living stream ministry . all rights reserved . reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited .\n\u201c\u2026those considering living stream ministry are encouraged to listen to the organization and its members on their own terms\u2026 when this is done , the inquirer will have a rewarding experience in their encounter with the members of living stream ministry . \u201d\nwitness lee , god ' s new testament economy ( anaheim : living stream ministry , 1986 ) , p . 230\nwitness lee , concerning the triune god ( anaheim : living stream ministry , 1973 ) , pp . 18 - 19\na statement by living stream ministry concerning eastern lightning , \u201cthe shouters , \u201d and other aberrant religious groups in china .\nwitness lee , a deeper study of the divine dispensing ( anaheim : living stream ministry , 1990 ) , p . 54\nwitness lee , the seven spirits for the local churches ( anaheim : living stream ministry , 1989 ) , p . 97\nmore than 70 evangelical christian scholars and ministry leaders from seven nations have signed an unprecedented open letter to the leadership of the \u201clocal churches\u201d and living stream ministry .\nliving stream ministry is a non - profit corporation that is primarily dedicated to the publication of the ministry of watchman nee and witness lee . . \u2026 | pinteres\u2026\nwitness lee , the all - inclusive christ ( anaheim : living stream ministry , 5th ed . 1989 ) , p . 103\nwitness lee , the history of the church and the local churches ( anaheim : living stream ministry , 1991 ) , p . 132\nwitness lee , the triune god to be life to the tripartite man ( anaheim : living stream ministry , 1970 ) , p . 48\nwe respectfully call on the leadership of living stream ministry and the\nlocal churches\nto disavow and cease to publish these and similar declarations .\nmore than 70 evangelical christian scholars and ministry leaders from seven nations have signed an unprecedented open letter to the leadership of the \u201clocal churches\u201d and living stream ministry . [ read the press release ]\nliving stream ministry is a non - profit corporation that is primarily dedicated to the publication of the ministry of watchman nee and witness lee . living stream ministry has one goal : to supply spiritual food for the nourishment of all believers that they may grow in the divine life for the sake of the building up of the body of christ .\nwitness lee , the triune god to be life to the tripartite man ( anaheim : living stream ministry , 1990 ) , pp . 51 - 52\nliving stream ministry provides a subscription webcast service that enables subscribers to access the video content of recent conferences and also selected conferences and video trainings by witness lee .\nliving stream ministry provides the complete text of many of its ministry publications online in the hope that the riches of christ can be broadly sown throughout the earth for the benefit of all the lord ' s children .\nwitness lee in the new testament recovery version , note 18 4 ( matthew 16 : 18 ) ( anaheim : living stream ministry , 1991 ) , p . 99\nwitness lee in the new testament recovery version , note 8 3 ( revelation 3 : 8 ) ( anaheim : living stream ministry , 1991 ) , p . 1256\nthese are links to websites operated by living stream ministry / local church / lord\u2019s recovery . they are includes for research purposes only . we do not recommend these sites .\nwitness lee ,\nmessage thirty - four\nin the life - study of genesis ( anaheim : living stream ministry , 1987 ) , vol . 1 , p . 464\nwhile many apologetics and countercult publications refer to this movement by the name local church , the movement itself prefers the term local churches or living stream ministry , its publishing arm .\nlocation : anaheim , ca dates : december 24 - 29 , 2018 note : registration is required . further information is available through living stream ministry . please contact register @ urltoken .\nlocation : anaheim , ca dates : april 5 - 7 , 2019 note : registration is required . further information is available through living stream ministry . please contact register @ urltoken .\nlocation : anaheim , ca dates : july 1 - 6 , 2019 note : registration is required . further information is available through living stream ministry . please contact register @ urltoken .\nlocation : addis ababa , ethiopia dates : october 4 - 6 , 2018 note : registration is required . further information is available through living stream ministry . please contact register @ urltoken .\nmuch of what has been presented in this section appears in kernel form in witness lee , the speciality , generality , and practicality of the church life ( anaheim , ca : living stream ministry , 1983 ) , 7 - 14 . unless otherwise indicated , all titles cited in this article are by witness lee and published by living stream ministry , anaheim , ca . \u2191\nbooks and gospel materials . the catalog of living stream ministry books contains over 500 titles . tracts and booklets that present some of the most basic gospel truths are printed in large quantities .\nliving stream ministry is pleased to provide the complete text of many of its ministry publications . we sincerely hope that the riches of christ could be broadly sown throughout the earth through this channel for the benefit of all the lord ' s children .\nbibles . our principal product is the bible and new testament . living stream ministry publishes bibles in over ten languages , including english , spanish , chinese ( traditional and simplified ) , and russian .\nif you have any questions or would like to order from one of our catalogs , please contact the living stream ministry book section at 1 - 800 - 549 - 5164 or books @ urltoken .\nas the terms \u201clocal church\u201d and \u201clocal churches\u201d may return results for information that does not address this movement , we suggest also using the terms \u201clord\u2019s recovery , \u201d \u201cliving stream ministry , \u201d or \u201cwitness lee . \u201d\nin either case , we respectfully request that the leadership of living stream ministry and the\nlocal churches\ndiscontinue their practice of using litigation and threatened litigation to answer criticisms or settle disputes with christian organizations and individuals .\nfuller theological seminary is one of the largest multidenominational seminaries in the world . fuller has completed a multi - year dialogue between a panel composed of senior fuller faculty members and representatives of the local churches and living stream ministry .\nthe word living in hebrew has the same root as the word for life in genesis 2 : 9 , which speaks of the tree of life . how can we , who are creatures , become the living creatures ? we become living creatures by experiencing god as the tree of life . this life , the divine , eternal , uncreated life of god , is the real life . only by having this real life can we become a living creature . whenever we experience god as the tree of life , we sense that we have something living within us . we have a living element , a living factor , within us . this living element , or factor , will always make us living .\nliving stream ministry is a non - profit corporation that is primarily dedicated to the publication of the ministry of watchman nee and witness lee . just as these two servants of our lord jesus christ faithfully continued the heritage of ministry that the lord delivered to the church , it is our aim to follow their faithful pattern by distributing the riches of christ for the building up of the body of christ . living stream ministry has one goal : to supply spiritual food for the nourishment of all believers that they may grow in the divine life for the sake of the building up of the body of christ .\nnon - lsm churches of the midwest these churches , under the leadership of titus chu , have rejected the living stream ministry , and to a certain extent , the extremes associated with the movement , but substantially keep other beliefs and practices .\nif the leadership of living stream ministry and the\nlocal churches\ndo not regard evangelical christian churches , organizations , and ministries as legitimate christian entities , we ask that they publicly resign their membership in all associations of evangelical churches and ministries .\nthe isilo platform consists of the isilo reader application ( sold separately by isilo ) , which can be installed on personal computers running windows\u00ae or mac os as well as many handheld devices . here is a list of living stream ministry epublications for isilo .\naccording to the practice established by brother nee in china , the one publication has always been trumpeted by one practical publication endeavor\u2014in brother nee\u2019s day by his gospel room , during brother lee\u2019s years after he left mainland china by taiwan gospel book room , and during his years in the united states by living stream ministry . today we must be diligent to continue this practice of the trumpeting in the one publication in a practical way through the publication service of living stream ministry and taiwan gospel book room . living stream ministry and taiwan gospel book room publish both the past ministry that was delivered to us by brother nee and brother lee and the ongoing , up - to - date speaking that comes out of the fellowship of the blended co - workers and is based on the ministry materials of brother lee and brother nee . these are the materials that have been used regularly in the church life in the lord\u2019s recovery , and these constitute the one publication among us today .\nall those that had attended\nthe local churches\nmeeting were given a free living stream ministry , recovery version , new testament . i later became the recipient of this and used it on and off during my early months of being a newly saved bible - believing christian .\nthe stream magazine . a quarterly magazine that presents basic truths related to the christian experience . the stream is available by subscription , but it is also freely given to christian bookstores throughout the united states and canada .\nnote : we hope that many will benefit from these spiritual riches . however , for the sake of avoiding confusion , we ask that none of these materials be downloaded or copied and republished elsewhere , electronically or otherwise . living stream ministry retains full copyright on all these materials and hopes that our visitors will respect this .\ni wish to offer some thoughts to a booklet that was published in 2008 by the\ndefenders of the new testament ministry of watchman nee and witness lee and the practice of the local churches .\nthey are based in fullerton , california and appear to be a subsidiary of living stream ministries in anaheim , california .\nliving stream ministry and the\nlocal churches\n( also known as the lord ' s recovery ) , both founded by the late witness lee , have been involved for decades in legal and theological controversies with noted christian institutions and leaders . in light of this history of litigation and conflict , we the undersigned make this public appeal .\nthis letter is a public appeal to disavow and withdraw controversial statements made by their founder , witness lee , on the doctrine of god and the doctrine of man . the letter also asks the \u201clocal churches\u201d and living stream to renounce statements made by lee that denigrate evangelical christian denominations and organizations . finally , the letter appeals to the leadership of the \u201clocal churches\u201d and living stream to discontinue their use of lawsuits and threatened litigation against christian individuals and organizations to answer criticisms or resolve disputes .\nthe epub platform makes use of the epub format , an industry standard for publishing electronic books . as such , many vendors operate within the epub platform . this platform includes installable apps , online readers , and dedicated e - reader devices from various vendors . living stream ministry epublications in the epub format are now available through the following vendors ( s ) :\nunder lee ' s directorship , living streams ministry was successfully launched . with the message of nee passing from east to west , from nee to lee , the teachings of the man from fuzhou , china , went global . un\nindependent local churches these congregations reject the leadership of the living stream ministry and extremes associated with the movement , only keeping some strands of past tradition ( meeting style , music , etc . ) . they tend to be more local than their midwest cousins , having no centralized work authority and a far less formal connective fellowship . predictably , they are shunned by the lc movement ( at least the living stream branch ) as not being legitimate . in subdued ways , they have a rope bridge connection with their movement past , such as having a substantial contingent of ex - members , or movement values that still faintly reverberate among them .\nif the leadership of living stream ministry and the\nlocal churches\nregard evangelical christians as fellow believers , we request that they publicly renounce the use of lawsuits and the threat of lawsuits against evangelical christians to answer criticisms or resolve conflicts . the new testament strongly discourages the use of lawsuits to settle disputes among christians ( see 1 corinthians 6 : 1 - 8 ) .\nliving stream ministry publishes the works of watchman nee and witness lee , providing the authoritative and definitive collections of treasures from these two servants of the lord jesus christ . their writings focus on the enjoyment of the divine life , which all the believers possess , and on the building up of the church , the goal of god ' s work with man in this age .\nwitness lee , the all - inclusive spirit of christ ( los angeles : the stream publishers , 1969 ) , pp . 4 - 5\nthe statement of faith on the living stream ministries website says \u201cgod is eternally one and also eternally the father , the son , and the spirit , the three being distinct but not separate . \u201d sounds fine , but note what beisner says in this 2003 article :\nministry of the word ( periodical ) , the , vol . 22 , no . 06 , . . .\nministry of the word ( periodical ) , the , vol . 22 , no . 05 , . . .\n\u201cthis ministry is entirely orthodox and to suggest otherwise is to willfully misrepresent them and impede the church\u2019s mission . \u201d\nliving stream ministry ( lsm ) is an anaheim , ca based , not - for - profit publication and radio broadcast outreach associated with the local church . lsm , a member of both the evangelical christian publishers association ( ecpa ) and the christian booksellers association ( cba ) , is dedicated to the publication , production and distribution of christian literature and programming for edification in the christian faith .\nwitness lee taught a false gospel and living stream ministries continues to propagate that false gospel throughout the world . they have successfully stopped many publishers from exposing them by bankrupting them in lawsuits . perhaps in fear of facing such bankruptcy , hank hanegraaff led cri on a multi - year journey to defend their teaching . if hanegraaff and the others involved at cri honestly believe that witness lee and living stream ministries teach \u201csound orthodoxy\u201d then they are just as damned as lee . update : listen to this account of hank\u2019s experience with lc / lsm given by minoru .\nfor the remainder of this article , i will be quoting from their booklet\nthe beliefs and practices of the local churches ,\nwritten by living stream ministries in 1978 , later re - published in 2006 , which pretty much outlines most of what they believe and teach today .\nwhether or not a certain church takes the ministry does not decide whether that church is a genuine local church . the title of this message does not say \u201cno uncertain sounding of the trumpet in the lord\u2019s recovery\u201d but \u201cin the lord\u2019s ministry . \u201d i am not talking about something in the lord\u2019s recovery , but i am talking about the ministry . . .\nliving stream ministry publishes the works of watchman nee and witness lee , providing the authoritative and definitive collections of treasures from these two servants of the lord jesus christ . the writings of watchman nee and witness lee focus on the enjoyment of the divine life , which all the believers possess , and on the building up of the church , the goal of god ' s work with man in this age .\nliving stream ministry publishes the works of watchman nee and witness lee , providing the authoritative and definitive collections of treasures from these two servants of the lord jesus christ . the writings of watchman nee and witness lee focus on the enjoyment of the divine life , which all the believers possess , and on the building up of the church , the goal of god ' s work with man in this age .\nadjunct professor , trinity graduate school ( calif . campus ) ; president of apologetics information ministry ( santa ana , ca )\nan introduction to , including a brief history of , the ministry of watchman nee and witness lee and the local churches .\nthe kindle platform consists of dedicated kindle e - reader devices and tablets ( sold separately at amazon kindle ) , the kindle reader application ( available for free at amazon apps ) , which can be installed on personal computers running windows\u00ae or mac os as well as many handheld devices , and an online reader accessible through any web browser ( urltoken ) . here is a list of living stream ministry epublications for kindle .\nthe past will be the future it would seem that since the midwest local churches now have a separate identity from the living stream ministry , their problems would be over . yet , the one thing that will continue to jeopardize their future is their past . the midwest lc\u2019s have just enough fondness for the tendencies of their movement background to land them right back in the same boat as the one from which they departed .\npaul told us that all who were in asia turned away from him ( 2 tim . 1 : 15 ) . the believers in asia who had formerly received the apostle\u2019s ministry now forsook him . they did not lose their status as local churches due to the fact that they gave up paul\u2019s ministry , but in fighting the battle , paul\u2019s ministry could not depend upon them . for paul\u2019s ministry they could not be counted on . to say that the ministry cannot depend upon a certain church does not mean that that church has been cut off from being a local church . it is still a local church , but we must realize that the ministry is a fighting unit . in this fighting unit there is no capacity and no time for your opinion .\nthis tendency is more nebulous with the living stream ministry , because it comprises a number of men who act as a sort of central committee . the midwest , though , typically revolves around one worker , who sets the pace and direction for the ministry of the entire region . this was a pattern personally lived out by witness lee while he was still alive . eventually , sub - lieutenants influenced by him each went to various parts of the globe where there were no peers on their same level and thus few serious checks or balances to their teaching , leadership , and direction .\nliving stream ministry is actively working to produce electronic editions of the ministry of watchman nee and witness lee for a variety of platforms . these electronic publications ( epublications ) consist of the full content of the print versions including page numbers that correspond with the printed text . although living stream ministry provides epublications for various platforms , please note that publications often cannot be used or transferred across platforms unless otherwise stated by the vendor . for example , an epublication purchased for the isilo platform can only be read by isilo reader software , and kindle epublications can only be read by kindle readers or kindle reader software . if you wish to read lsm publications on more than one of the platforms listed below ( for example , on isilo and on kindle ) , you must purchase each epublication format separately ( e . g . , the isilo format from lsm and the kindle format from amazon . com ) . please make sure you purchase the correct format for your reader ( s ) because your license for one epublication platform will not apply to other platforms .\nover the past nine decades the ministry of watchman nee and witness lee has edified believers in christ and produced local churches on all six inhabited continents . the ministry of these two servants of god , which is published by living stream ministry ( lsm ) , stands upon the shoulders of the many great christian teachers of the past to present both the broad span and the spiritual depths of the new testament truths , particularly from the perspective of the believers knowing and experiencing christ as their life for the building up of the church as the body of christ . the resilience of the churches produced through their ministry is exemplified by the believers in china , who have proven steadfast and have flourished in the face of decades of extreme persecution , as well as by hundreds of local churches in north america that have faithfully persevered and spread despite nearly forty years of intense opposition .\nthose of us living in the west would do well to learn from him and others that lived and died under extreme persecution , in his case atheism .\nthe local church / living stream ministry operates many websites , including : the scriptures thescriptures . org ; triune god triunegod . org ; god\u2019s economy godseconomy . org ; all - inclusive christ allinclusivechrist . org ; christ\u2019s incarnation christsincarnation . org ; christ\u2019s death christsdeath . org ; christ\u2019s resurrection christsresurrection . org ; tripartite man tripartiteman . org ; regeneration regenerated . net ; god\u2019s salvation godssalvation . org ; calling on the lord callingonthelord . org ; pray reading prayreading . org ; bibles for america biblesforamerica . org ; chicago bibles and books biblesandbooks . com ; christian websites christianwebsites . org ; church histories churchhistories . ccws . org ; emanna emanna . com ; ftta ftta . org ; hymns hymns . net ; living stream livingstream . com ; local churches localchurches . org ; recovery version recoveryversion . org .\ncollected works of watchman nee , the ( set 2 ) vol . 22 : the assembly life & the prayer ministry of the church ,\nchurches of the living stream ministry the \u201ccult\u201d label will most likely not go away for reasons already discussed at length in this volume , the local church movement has a habit of generating suspicion . wherever the movement has gone , area christians quickly use words like \u201ccult\u201d to describe it . nor has this been confined to north america . china , which claims some 75 % of the total lc movement , has long since formulated opinions about the group both at the governmental and now at academic levels :\nit bothers me that some brothers among us still put out publications . according to my truthful observation there is no new light or life supply there . they may contain some biblical doctrines , but any point of life or light has been adopted from the publications of living stream ministry . there is nearly no item of life or light that has not been covered by our publications . based upon this fact , what is the need for these brothers to put out their publications ? because all the publications are mine , it is hard for me to speak such a word . but i am forced to tell the truth . by putting out your own publication , you waste your time and money . you waste the money given by the saints , and you waste their time in reading what you publish . where is the food , the life supply , and the real enlightenment in the other publications among us ? be assured that there is definitely at least one major revelation in every living stream ministry publication .\nlife - study of the bible is a 30 - minute radio broadcast composed of excerpts from witness lee ' s spoken ministry that focuses on the enjoyment of the divine life as revealed in the scriptures . the ministry portions are followed by a discussion of the portion presented , including questions and answers .\nan introduction to the life and ministry of two servants of the lord\u2014 watchman nee and witness lee \u2014whose work produced over three thousand churches spread across all six inhabited continents and whose ministry opened up the bible\u2019s revelation concerning the experience of christ as life for the building up of the body of christ .\nwelcome to the living stream church of the brethren ! we worship together online on sunday evenings at 5 : 00pm pacific time ( 6 : 00pm mountain , 7 : 00pm central , 8 : 00pm eastern\u2026 or monday at 1 : 00am gmt ) . we invite you to join in worship with others from around the country and the world\u2026 all are welcome !\nlife - study of the bible with witness lee is a 30 - minute radio broadcast composed of excerpts from witness lee ' s spoken ministry that focuses on the enjoyment of the divine life as revealed in the scriptures . the ministry portions are followed by a discussion of the portion presented , including questions and answers .\ncontending for the faith \u2014 an introduction to the life and ministry of two servants of the lord\u2014watchman nee and witness lee\u2014whose work produced over three thousand churches spread across all six inhabited continents and whose ministry opened up the bible\u2019s revelation concerning the experience of christ as life for the building up of the body of christ .\nfuller theological seminary ( fuller ) and leaders from the local churches and its publishing service , living stream ministry ( lsm ) , have recently completed two years of extensive dialog . during this time fuller conducted a thorough review and examination of the major teachings and practices of the local churches , with particular emphasis on the writings of witness lee and watchman nee , as published by living stream ministry . this process was undertaken in an attempt to answer many of the questions and accusations that are often associated with this group of churches and to locate the teachings and practices of these two men and the local churches in light of historical , orthodox christianity . participants in the dialog from fuller included dr . richard mouw , president and professor of christian philosophy ; dr . howard loewen , dean of the school of theology and professor of theology and ethics ; and dr . veli matti k\u00e4rkk\u00e4inen , professor of systematic theology . representing the local churches were minoru chen , abraham ho , and dan towle . representing lsm were ron kangas , benson phillips , chris wilde , and andrew yu .\n\u2026the jesus of john , as we have seen , is not simply a man who happens to be god but god incarnate having a particular kind of human living that incorporates the entire divine trinity and who ultimately brings his believers into that same incorporate living . the johannine jesus as bridge and model for the incorporation of the believers into the divine trinity ( 2 )\nwhereas the first proof that we are living creatures is inward and is related to our feeling , the second proof is outward and is related to our activities . a dead person is inactive , but a living person is very active . for example , children are very active because they are full of life . the principle is the same in the christian life . a christian who is living , that is , who is a living creature , will engage in a number of activities . the first of these activities is prayer . just as we cannot live physically without breathing , so we cannot live spiritually without praying . prayer is a christian\u2019s spiritual breathing , and it is often spontaneous . for instance , as soon as we wake up in the morning , we may spontaneously thank the lord for a new day . to pray like this is to breathe , and it is a sign that we are living . however , some believers may go for a long time , even months , without praying . their lack of the activity of prayer is a proof that they are not living . other activities that prove that we are living creatures include reading the bible , functioning in the meetings , serving god , and preaching the gospel . not reading the bible , not attending the meetings and not functioning in the meetings , not serving god , not testifying for the lord , and not preaching the gospel\u2014all these shortages indicate that one is not a living creature . the way to prove that you are a living christian is to consider all these points . do you pray ? do you read the bible ? do you exercise your spirit to function in the meetings ? do you serve the lord ? do you testify for the lord and preach the gospel ? if you are lacking in these matters , you are not a living believer .\nthis statement is intended to provide those interested with a general overview of the process that we have been involved with and our overall conclusions . this brief statement will be followed in the coming months by a paper addressing the aforementioned and other important theological topics in greater detail . representatives of the local churches and living stream ministry have agreed to write a statement outlining in summary form their teachings on the major topics of interest concerning them . comments by fuller will be offered on their teachings , as we have come to understand them after significant research and dialog .\nwhether or not a certain church takes the ministry does not decide whether that church is a genuine local church . the title of this message does not say \u201cno uncertain sounding of the trumpet in the lord\u2019s recovery\u201d but \u201cin the lord\u2019s ministry . \u201d i am not talking about something in the lord\u2019s recovery , but i am talking about the ministry . the citizens of the united states may say many things to criticize the government and the commander in chief of the armed forces . but when you get into the army and become a soldier , you lose your right to say anything . it is possible to argue , debate , and even fight in the senate , but even when the senators get in the army and become soldiers , they have to be quiet . there is no uncertain sounding in the army . the ministry is not like the senate . the ministry is not a congress for anyone to come here to express his opinion . the ministry has no capacity for that . the ministry is altogether filled up with a fighting spirit . i do not control any church . all the saints who have left the denominations , the divisive sects , and stand on the proper ground are a local church in their locality . they can express their opinions , but they may have nothing to do with this ministry .\nso also it is written , \u201cthe first man , adam , became a living soul\u201d ; the last adam became a life - giving spirit . ( 1 cor . 15 : 45 )\nezekiel 1 : 5a says , \u201calso out of the midst thereof came the likeness of four living creatures . \u201d we need to pay attention to the first word in this verse , also . not only does electrum come out of the fire ; something else also comes out . the wind brings in the cloud ; the cloud enfolds the fire ; and the fire produces the electrum plus something else\u2014the four living creatures . when we experience god as the blowing wind , the overshadowing cloud , the burning fire , and the electrum , we become the four living creatures . we were dead , but by experiencing god in this way we become something living . the lord jesus said that \u201cthe dead will hear the voice of the son of god\u201d and that \u201cthose who hear will live\u201d ( john 5 : 25 ) . paul said that we were dead but god has made us alive ( eph . 2 : 5 ) . the more we have the cycle of the wind , cloud , fire , and electrum , the more living we become . every time we are blown upon by god and overshadowed and consumed and burned by him , we are enlivened . as a result we become lively and vibrant . if we are not living in the meetings , this proves that we are lacking in the experience of the cycle consisting of the wind , cloud , fire , and electrum . the more we experience this cycle , the more living we will be . whereas many of today\u2019s christians prefer to attend a quiet service , we should be very living in the meetings and sometimes even make a joyful noise to the lord ( psa . 95 : 1 - 2 ) . only the living ones can make such a noise . if we experience god as the wind , the cloud , the fire , and the electrum , we will not be quiet but will be living and even noisy in the church meetings .\nhow can we prove that we are no longer dead but have become living creatures ? there is a twofold proof , that is , an inward proof and an outward proof . the inward proof that we are living creatures is that we now have a feeling , or sense , of life . living persons have feelings . for example , as we are sitting in a room , we will have a feeling concerning the temperature . we may feel hot or we may feel cold . a dead person , on the contrary , has no such feeling . likewise , if we are living before god , we will have an inward , spiritual sense regarding our situation . if we offend god or if we do something that is not pleasing to god , we will have a feeling about this . a person who is spiritually living will have a deep feeling whenever he lives in a way that does not glorify god or that is not pleasing to him . if our inner feeling , the inner sense of life , is sensitive , deep , and fresh , this is a proof that inwardly we are living and that we are therefore a living creature . however , some children of god may behave very badly , putting the name of the lord to shame , yet they have no feeling about what they are doing . they are far from god and they need to repent , but they have no inner feeling at all . this is a proof that inwardly they are dead . a believer who is truly a living creature has much inner feeling about his situation .\nthe christian research institute condemned lee\u2019s teachings in the late 70s . in 1977 e . calvin beisner co - authored an article for cri the teachings of witness lee and the local church . you can hear a lecture by walter martin ( the original bible answer man who founded cri in 1960 ) delivered sometime in the 70s here urltoken where he clearly lays out the heresies of witness lee and the local churches . there was also an open letter published online several years ago an open letter to the leadership of living stream ministry and the \u201clocal churches\u201d signed by numerous apologists and christian theologians .\nmost often , a stream that lags , buffers , or stops and restarts is due to a lack of bandwidth or computer resources on the viewing end ( your end ) . you can often eliminate streaming problems by reducing the quality of the stream , which saves both bandwidth and computing power . do this by clicking on the bandwidth control at the lower right corner of the video window ( if available\u2026 it is just to the right of the full screen icon , and looks like cell bars or a gear wheel\u2026 and only shows up if the stream is at higher quality ) . choosing a lower option , such as 260p , resolves streaming issues for most computers .\nthe ministry of watchman nee has been nourishing and edifying seeking believers throughout the earth for over 70 years . in 1962 , witness lee , a close co - worker of watchman nee in china brought this ministry to the united states , where he continued to minister the riches of god ' s word until he went to be with the lord in 1997 .\ninherited ideas about oneness will inflict further damage the immoderate emphasis on \u201coneness\u201d that gripped living stream churches still lurks in the midwest . this is not the local congregational oneness that every church needs to keep its coherence , but the connectional form that links entire churches together across city , county , and state lines . local assemblies are expected to keep that oneness , which now has a smaller regional form since the break from lsm .\ni have to be faithful to the lord , faithful to so many of you who have been very much affected by this ministry , and faithful to myself . for this reason , this ministry cannot allow anyone to pretend to be in it and yet still say something different . this does not mean that i ask you to stay away from your local church or that your local church is no longer a local church . what i am fellowshipping about is the impact of the ministry for the fighting of the lord\u2019s interest in his recovery .\nwe should never think that a mature christian does not need to engage in all these activities . the older and more mature we are in the lord , the more spiritual activities we should have . i believe that if the apostle paul were in our midst , he would be very active in praying , in reading the bible , in functioning in the meetings , in serving the lord , and in preaching the gospel . in the christian life we can never \u201cgraduate\u201d from being living . to graduate from being living is to die . every living person must be living continuously . daily we need to experience the wind , the cloud , the fire , and the electrum . every time we meet the lord as the wind , the cloud , the fire , and the electrum , our inner being will be made alive .\nthat man has a sin nature is one thing , but to blame his sin nature / behaviour ' because of the devil living in him ' is most certainly flawed , not to mention , totally incorrect .\nwhatever i would say concerning the home gatherings , the full - timers , the truth lessons , and the spreading of the gospel is not for anyone who does not feel good about my ministry , who is dissenting to my ministry , who is pretending to be here under the ministry yet actually is not . i still love all the dear saints who may fall into this category and still count them as brothers in christ , but we need to have an army full of impact , and this army has no capacity and no time for anyone to express any kind of opinion . we are fighting a battle . the army began the fighting already in taiwan . now we want to see this army increasing to fight the battle not only in the united states but also in canada , in central america , in south america , in europe , in africa , in australasia , and in the entire continent of asia . this is what i want to see . i am not talking about the churches , i am talking about the ministry . the ministry is one thing , and the churches are another thing . these two things can be differentiated in the epistles written by paul . paul\u2019s ministry is one category , and the churches are another category . paul never tried to force all the churches to follow him in his ministry , but paul surely had a ministry for the churches . ( elders\u2019 training , book 7 : one accord for the lord\u2019s move , pp . 74 - 76 , witness lee )\nalso they go on speak about jesus being\nthe life - giving spirit to impart himself into us as our life and our everything .\nthis appears to suggest that jesus is the holy spirit , for the spirit here is spelt with a capital s . and if this is what living stream ministries mean , then they are in the heretical camp of the oneness movement , a belief that holds to jesus being the father and the holy spirit .\nwe\u2019ve occasionally had difficulty with the stream dropping during worship . if this happens , almost invariably there will be a small circling graphic over a blank video screen , like it is trying to reload the stream . if this happens , the chat may be active for a short time longer , then all will stop . to reconnect with worship , click the refresh button on your internet browser ( it usually looks like a circling arrow ) , or simply close the window and come back to the worship page again . you may need to do this more than once\u2026 just repeat until you get the stream again . please remember to do this after a crash so that we will all be able to continue in worship together .\ndean , school of theology ; professor of preaching ; george w . truett chair of pastoral ministry ; director , center of expository preaching , southwestern baptist theological seminary ( ft . worth , tx )\nin contrast to hanegraaff and passantino , more than 70 evangelical scholars and ministry leaders have \u2014 in an open letter \u2014 called on the movement to renounce unorthodox doctrines and to discontinue its legal attacks .\naccording to the pattern of the new testament , we also have meetings for the release of the new testament ministry . during these meetings gifted members preach the gospel , teach the truth , edify and train the saints , release a particular truth from the scriptures , or lead a study of a particular portion of the bible . the meetings held for peter\u2019s preaching ( acts 2 : 14 ; 3 : 12 ; 10 : 34 ) and paul\u2019s teaching ( mark 16 : 20 ; acts 19 : 9 - 10 ; 20 : 7 ; 28 : 30 - 31 ) are examples of this kind of ministry meeting . the major burden of these ministry meetings is borne by those who have the gift to function in this way , but frequently there is additional open sharing by those who attend these meetings ; thus , even in the ministry meetings there can be the mutual speaking . a degree of perfecting occurs in these ministry meetings that cannot be attained in any other meetings of the believers .\nno christian should deny the fact that there is unity in the trinity , between god and man in salvation , and in the universal church of true believers . the local church\u2019s teachings on unity , however , remind one of g . k . chesterton\u2019s description of a man locking himself mentally into the \u201cclean and well - lit prison of one idea . \u201d watchman nee and witness lee do employee reason . unfortunately , their theological starting point is not rational . the mystical notion of unity has been allowed to take the place of logic and sound hermeneutics . the whole counsel of god is therefore interpreted in the light of a subjective \u201cfeeling . \u201d the result seems to be that lsm and the local church have taken the turn away from the path of knowledge only to find themselves on the broad highway of doctrinal error . \u2013 source : ministry watch , living stream ministry listing\nwhether you ' re a seasoned missionary , an enthusiastic partner , or someone who is looking to learn more about ministry in europe , our prayer blog is the launch - pad for learning about all things gem . from missionary stories to focused prayer pages , ministry news and updates to life - changing interviews , join us as we seek to\npray without ceasing\nfor god ' s work in europe .\ni mean business for the lord\u2019s interest . i have sacrificed my entire life for the lord\u2019s ministry . i gave up everything to take the way of the lord\u2019s recovery . now i must be faithful to myself . furthermore , through my ministry on this globe , thousands of saints have come into the recovery , so i must be faithful to them . many of the saints have given up high degrees to follow the lord in his recovery , yet it seems what they are in is tending to be disappointing . this burdens me . some of the saints became what they are in the lord one hundred percent due to my ministry , and i do not want my ministry to waste their time . i have to do something to insure their investment of their whole being into the lord\u2019s recovery . they have given up their future in the world , but they cannot have much encouragement in the lord\u2019s recovery . i have to be faithful to the lord , faithful to so many of you who have been very much affected by this ministry , and faithful to myself . for this reason , this ministry cannot allow anyone to pretend to be in it and yet still say something different . this does not mean that i ask you to stay away from your local church or that your local church is no longer a local church . what i am fellowshipping about is the impact of the ministry for the fighting of the lord\u2019s interest in his recovery .\nafter a two - year study , fuller theological seminary issued a statement endorsing the orthodoxy of the faith of the local churches and stating that critics of the ministry of witness lee had \u201cgrossly misrepresented\u201d his teachings .\nwelcome to our online worship community . living stream church of the brethren affirms the image of god in all persons \u2013 of every age , gender identity and expression , race , ability , ethnicity , nationality , class , and sexual orientation \u2013 and celebrates each person\u2019s call to serve the world and the church . we invite you into worship , study , and community building with us . join us here sunday evenings at 5 : 00 pm pacific time for live webcast worship , and connect throughout the week .\nbrandon : as soon as you stated about brother lee saying \u201cto call a church anything other than \u201cthe church in [ anaheim ] \u201d is fornication with the whore of babylon . \u201d and stated that \u201cmembers of the local churches , also known as living stream ministries\u201d at the beginning of this long article i realized your tirade is personal , not objective and certainly not with understanding . \u2014 the first statement is vulgar and misrepresenting . its not about what you call your group but what you are and standing on the ground of locality , not taking any name . \u2014 the local churches are local representations of the collective body of christ . lsm is a publishing company that publishes material of the ministry the churches believe and practice ."]}
{"id": 54622, "summary": [{"text": "excalibur almaz is a private spaceflight company which plans to provide a variety of deep space crewed exploration missions , micro-gravity science , and payload delivery .", "topic": 22}, {"text": "ea also aims to offer low earth orbit cargo and crew delivery and return .", "topic": 29}, {"text": "as of 2012 plans , design and flight safety reviews were planned for 2015 .", "topic": 5}, {"text": "according to a 2012 interview with art dula , the chairman of excalibur almaz , the excalibur almaz capsule was supposedly at a \" very high level of technical readiness \" and could be flown within two to three years .", "topic": 24}, {"text": "the main issue of the first manned flight of the excalibur almaz capsule is regulatory , according to dula , as the va capsule had already completed nine unmanned test flights during the almaz program , all of which were successful .", "topic": 24}, {"text": "the company has entered into an unfunded space act agreement with nasa as part of the commercial crew development round 2 ( ccdev2 ) activities in 2011 but was not selected to receive funding under any phases of it . ", "topic": 5}], "title": "excalibur almaz", "paragraphs": ["excalibur almaz ' s space tourism vehicle concept . ( credit : excalibur almaz )\nexcalibur almaz satellite spacecraft mahogany wood mode . . . excalibur almaz satellite spacecraft mahogany wood mode . . .\nexcalibur almaz had planned to adapt the va spacecraft for use as a private crew and cargo space transport . ( excalibur almaz )\nexcalibur almaz to showcase flown spacecraft to area students - excalibur almaz to showcase flown spacecraft to area students ( read full article ) .\ndonna beck sued houston patent attorney arthur dula , his companies excalibur exploration limited , excalibur limited , excalibur almaz limited and excalibur almaz usa inc . , and excalibur directors j . buckner hightower and christopher stott , in harris county court .\nalmaz , art dula , excalibur almaz , isle of man , j . buckner hightower , space station\nan almaz space station module being transported on the isle of man . ( credit : excalibur almaz )\nexcalibur ' s concept of the tks transport ship upgraded with a service module . credit : excalibur - almaz\nbuckner hightower of excalibur almaz spoke at the frontiers of flight museum on saturday . his talk revealed some interesting details of excalibur almaz\u2019s plans and current status .\nan artist rendering , circa 2011 , depicts the excalibur - almaz space station and a passenger capsule based on the tks return vehicle . credit : excalibur - almaz\nthis is not the first lawsuit against dula alleging fraud in connection wit excalibur almaz .\nexcalibur almaz to showcase space stations on the isle of man ( read full article ) .\nimage above : an artist ' s conception of excalibur almaz inc . ' s human spacecraft concept for low earth orbit crew transportation . image credit : excalibur almaz inc . \u203a larger image\nhorie also alleges that dula and excalibur almaz then resorted to attempted bribery to remedy the problem .\nhightower believes excalibur almaz could perform its first l2 mission in about 30 months , after recapitalization .\nthe almaz - 205 space station acquired by excalibur - almaz and delivered to the isle of man in january 2011 . copyright \u00a9 2011 anatoly zak\nabove : a proposed configuration of the excalibur - almaz complex released in 2011 . notable is a new light - weight propulsion module on the reentry capsule . credit : npo machinostroenia / excalibur - almaz\nexcalibur almaz artist ' s conceptual cutaway drawing of the proposed space station . image released june 1 , 2011 .\nin addition to buying several almaz reentry vehicles , the company has also bought two complete almaz space station hulls .\nspace exploration and tourism company excalibur almaz imported two capsules in 2011 and planned to use them for space holidays costing \u00a3100m .\na couple of updates on excalibur almaz , whose soviet - era space station and capsule were seen being shipped from one location to another on the isle of man . excalibur almaz founder and ceo art dula told the independent there wasn\u2019t much to see there :\nhouston , oct . 1 , 2012 ( excalibur almaz pr ) \u2014 excalibur almaz , usa ( www . thealmazusa . com ) is pleased to announce that dennis k . diemoz has been named president of excalibur almaz , usa ( ea usa ) . he has also been appointed to the ea board of directors . mr . diemoz provides a rich history of aerospace industry executive management .\nexcalibur almaz limited ( ea ) , the international commercial space exploration company , is exporting two partially completed almaz space stations from russia to the iom today . the stations and excalibur almaz\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 reusable return vehicles were developed by ea\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s russian associate , jsc mic npo mashinostroyenia .\njapanese investor takafumie horie has brought a lawsuit against space development company excalibur almaz , alleging that the russian - built almaz capsules purchased by the company could only be used as\nmuseum pieces\n.\nthe interior of the soviet va spacecraft as outfitted by excalibur almaz . the space capsule flew twice without a crew . ( lempertz )\nthose conservative and aggressive estimates are from a market study entitled\nmarket analysis of commercial human orbital and circumlunar spaceflight\ncarried out for excalibur almaz by the management consultancy futron . in 2009 , excalibur almaz officials told urltoken the company ' s first flight would be in 2013 .\nspace stations arrive on the isle of man - the excalibur almaz space stations arrive on the isle of man ( read full article ) .\nbemannte raumfahrt presents all of nasa ' s competitors in the ccdev program . this time , excalibur ' s almaz , aka human spacecraft .\nexcalibur almaz\u2019s goal is to create an affordable commercial space transportation to low earth orbit , lunar orbit , near earth objects and deep space .\nexcalibur almaz to pioneer private orbital manned space flight - excalibur almaz limited ( ea ) , an international space exploration company , today announced plans to open up a new era of private orbital space flight for commercial customers , using updated elements of the \u201calmaz\u201d space system originally developed by jsc mic npo mashinostroyenia ( npom ) of russia ( read full article ) .\nexcalibur almaz has purchased four tks capsules , which it has upgraded to rrv configuration with new electronics , as well as two almaz space stations . excalibur almaz believes it can use the capsules and space - station modules as part of a transportation system for flights to the moon , libration points , asteroids , and deep space , as well as the international space station .\nmy apologies for not responding promptly , as i was away for the day at the royal aeronautical society conference where the excalibur almaz announcement was made .\nin 2014 , a year after his release from prison , takafumi horie \u2014 excalibur\u2019s biggest investor to date \u2014 stumbled upon a trade paper article about an excalibur almaz space capsule sold at auction , and came to the same conclusion .\nhouston press has a long , sad look at one of the more curious newspace projects , excalibur almaz , and the man behind it , art dula .\nyou must have an aviation week intelligence network ( awin ) account or subscribe to this market briefing to access\nxcor to train excalibur almaz crews\n.\ncommercial space companies are interested , however . xcor aerospace and excalibur almaz recently signed a memorandum of understanding that would open the door for xcor to provide training for excalibur almaz astronauts using the lynx spacecraft . if the idea catches on , suborbital spaceflight may become a standard part of the training toolkit for all future astronauts .\nan artist ' s conception shows the excalibur almaz reusable re - entry vehicle , or rrv , which is based on formerly top - secret soviet military technology .\nart dula is facing another lawsuit alleging fraud connected with excalibur almaz , a company that has been seeking to use old soviet space station hardware for commercial purposes .\n' excalibur almaz is willing and able to send crewed missions deeper into space than would be possible aboard any other spacecraft in existence today , ' said mr dula .\nit looks like the end of the road for excalibur almaz , the isle of man - based space company that has produced more lawsuits than space flights during its existence .\nhightower said that excalibur almaz has completed all of its scheduled milestones under its unfunded space act agreement with nasa\u2019s commercial crew and cargo development program . as part of this work , the eads astrium consortium developed a service - module concept for the four russian tks capsules which excalibur almaz has purchased . hightower said that excalibur almaz is prepared to step in and replace one of the primary ccdev partners , if unexpected difficulties arise , but ea\u2019s primary focus is no longer on the international space station or low earth orbit .\nexcalibur almaz ceo art dula outlined the company\u2019s plans on sunday during the international space development conference in washington . based upon twitter posts by attendees , here are the highlights :\nat the end are a few photos of the almaz capsule on display at westminster .\nthe project is led by excalibur almaz limited ( ea ) , an international space exploration company that has teamed with the almaz rrv spacecraft manufacturer and other russian and u . s . companies . ea is led by art dula founder and ceo of the venture .\nbrazil has potential to establish one of the most rapidly developing space programs in the world . excalibur almaz\u2019s space program developed from proven , flight - tested spacecraft can add further momentum to brazil\u2019s and the ag\u00eancia espacial brasileira ( aeb ) ascendency . the aeb\u2019s interest in space research and science as well as its development of launch capabilities and launch sites align with excalibur almaz\u2019s strategic vision to be the world leader in providing space transportation services . excalibur almaz\u2019s science and microgravity research opportunities can also benefit brazil\u2019s national educational initiatives . with cargo missions launching as early as 2014 and crewed missions launching as early as 2015 , a partnership between brazil and excalibur almaz would greatly accelerate achievement of the goals of both parties .\nwe are pleased to add excalibur almaz to the group of ccdev2 companies and look forward to a productive partnership ,\nsaid brent jett , commercial crew program deputy manager .\nexcalibur almaz participates in moscow air show - the excalibur almaz space vehicle made its long awaited public debut at the maks air show in moscow august 18 - 23 , 2009 . several thousand visitors were on - hand to see the spacecraft\u2019s \u201csmart space\u201d design that combines proven , space flown technology with today\u2019s advanced engineering and innovations ( read full article ) .\nexcalibur almaz is looking beyond sending its soviet - era space vehicles and stations into earth orbit and is actively working on human missions to the moon , asteroids and lagrange points .\nsuborbital spaceflight will be an integral part of the safety and education program to prepare excalibur almaz crews for orbital and deep - space expeditions . excalibur almaz founder and chairman art dula says , \u201cthe xcor [ lynx ] flights will enhance the overall spaceflight experience of our program and help ensure that our passengers are both mission and medically qualified to fly in space . \u201d\nthree almaz stations were launched into space under the pretence that they were civilian research craft .\nan anonymous bidder has purchased one of four reusable reentry vehicles owned by excalibur almaz for $ 1 million . the vehicle had flown into space unmanned on two occasions during the 1970\u2032s as part of the soviet union\u2019s space station effort . whether excalibur almaz , based on the isle of man , is still pursuing its aim of commercial deep - space flight , is unclear .\nmichael levin , who is defending excalibur in horie\u2019s lawsuit , said that dula , friedman and excalibur executive vice president buckner hightower would not be available for interview because of the pending litigation .\nexcalibur almaz hoped to use two leftover soviet - era almaz space stations and a pair of return capsules to launch its own space program . the company had a difficult time finding anyone to fund the program . last year , the company auctioned off one of the return capsules .\nlempertz is also auctioning two russian sokol kv - 2 spacesuits worn by astronaut michael foale ( left ) and cosmonaut alexander kaleri to the international space station and mir . ( excalibur almaz )\nart dula , founder and chief executive of isle of man - based excalibur almaz , told a space tourism meeting in london : ' we ' re ready to sell the tickets . '\nthe station is designed for a crew of six , but excalibur almaz would reconfigure it for a crew of five . this configuration would allow for a three - week mission at l2 .\nart dula was at the royal aeronautical society\u2019s 3rd european space tourism conference in london this week , promoting excalibur almaz ( ea ) and announcing an agreement with xcor aerospace for crew training .\nastronaut dr leroy chiao and cosmonaut colonel vladimir titov were among a number of experienced space experts at the press launch of the excalibur almaz space project held at king william\u2019s college on saturday .\none final full almaz station had been outfitted with large imaging radar panels for commercial remote sensing programs . a genuine unmanned almaz space station it was the largest remote sensing satellite ever launched .\nnasa ' s commercial crew program is entering into an unfunded space act agreement with excalibur almaz , incorporated ( eai ) as part of the commercial crew development round 2 ( ccdev2 ) activities .\nexcalibur almaz did not reveal its anticipated price per trip in tuesday ' s announcement , but did detail plans to update the rrv spacecraft design with modern technology to support independent flights to orbit .\nexcalibur almaz is marketing a commercial space capsule called the rrv , or reusable reentry vehicle , based on the tks capsule developed by the soviet union during the cold war . the tks capsule was intended for use with the almaz ( military salyut ) space station . it was tested in an unmanned configuration , but the almaz program was cancelled before manned flights of the capsule were conducted .\nexcalibur almaz is marketing a commercial space capsule called the rrv , or reusable reentry vehicle , based on the tks capsule developed by the soviet union during the cold war . the tks capsule was intended for use with the almaz ( military salyut ) space station . it was tested in an unmanned configuration , but the almaz program was cancelled before manned flights of the capsule were conducted .\nthe spacecraft station modules owned by excalibur almaz are equivalent to modules flown in space on every space station since 1972 , including mir and iss . excalibur almaz is refurbishing the on - board equipment and adding a hall thruster system , manufactured in the u . s . by busec , which is powered by a solar array built by entech in fort worth , texas . ea spacecraft can be launched to low earth orbit ( leo ) on a commercial proton from kazakhstan . the proton has successfully launched more than 20 similar modules to leo ; including three stations like the excalibur almaz spacecraft .\nthe modules , which have never been launched , were built as part of almaz , a soviet military programme that sent astronauts into orbit to take reconnaissance photographs of earth . but excalibur has also bought four reusable almaz spacecraft , including one that was flown twice , which might be used much sooner .\nexcalibur has raised\ntens of millions of dollars\nto initiate what will become a several hundred million dollar program , dula tells spaceflight now . he has spent more than 20 years eying this specific almaz program , something i can vouch for from my own experience with the almaz program in russia .\nexcalibur almaz limited , based on the isle of man , has acquired several reusable return vehicles , or rrvs , spacecraft initially designed for flying cosmonauts to the former soviet union ' s super - secret almaz space stations of the 1970s , the firm announced tuesday at the moscow air show in russia .\nexcalibur has never taken its capsules to space , but the company has produced some fancy promotional videos .\nwhen the soviets launched almaz craft throughout the 1970s and into the early 1980s , they were explained publicly as being part of the salyut program . one of the space stations was equipped with a very crude cannon . excalibur literature claims that its particular almaz equipment could withstand up to 15 more launches . the outer hulls just needed some paint and a fancy excalibur logo ; only the computerized guts needed updating .\na senior colleague forwarded me a media query from a financial times journalist regarding excalibur almaz ' s lunar plans . wrote some quick comments , but i was late getting the email and missed the deadline .\nspacetek intends the giorgio fedon 1919 space explorer watch to be used onboard its private space station being developed by excalibur almaz . excalibur almaz acquired two salyut - class space stations from what was left over from the soviet space program of the 1970s . the isle of man - based company said it could launch its own station as soon as 2015 , though spacetek is planning to begin operations a few years later .\nin a lawsuit , japanese investor takafumi horie accused excalibur almaz founders art dula and j buckner hightower of misleading him in order to obtain a $ 49 million investment in the company . horie says the soviet - era almaz space station hardware the company purchased were museum pieces that could never be launched into space .\nalong the way , excalibur almaz has been sued twice [ here and here ] by investors for alleged fraud . the company and its founders , art dula and j buckner hightower , have denied the claims .\nsenior executives from excalibur almaz ( ea ) , including ceo art dula , held a briefing on the company ' s plans for a wide range of corporate executives and government officials ( read full article ) .\nnpom designed , tested and flew several almaz space stations and rrv prototypes in the 1970s . the first almaz ( which means\ndiamond\nin russian ) station to reach orbit was christened salyut 2 , but failed in 1973 . two others , dubbed salyuts 3 and 5 , later flew with much success . the rrvs flew about nine test flights , with two vehicles reaching orbit repeatedly , excalibur almaz officials said .\nthe good news is that excalibur almaz , a commercial aerospace company based on the isle of man , announced this week it ' s ready to sell tickets for flights aboard a spacecraft that will orbit the moon .\nwith this announcement , the dream of private orbital space exploration may become a reality in the very near future ,\nveteran russian cosmonaut vladimir titov , an adviser to excalibur almaz , said in a statement .\nexcalibur almaz is now focusing on cislunar flights . the company wants to place one of its two salyut - class almaz space stations in a halo orbit around the earth - moon l2 point , on the far side of the moon . l2 would be the farthest human beings have ever ventured from the surface of the earth .\nmuch of the excitement surrounding the island\u2019s positioning in the commercial space race was tied to excalibur almaz , which had to shelve plans to launch multimillionaires into orbit because of what dula called a fourfold increase in transportation costs .\nexcalibur almaz is one of eight companies invited by nasa to further discuss their proposals for the commercial crew development ( ccdev ) program , space news reports . nasa plans to award $ 200 million in funding next month .\nus space entrepreneur mr dula has acquired two soviet ' almaz ' space stations , designed for orbital spying operations .\nit is a second chance for two relics of the cold war . shipped from russia , a pair of soviet space station modules arrived in the isle of man last week , home to the fledgling private space firm excalibur almaz .\nisle of man today has an interesting story about how one astronaut and two cosmonauts have laid down cold era rivalries to work for excalibur almaz \u2013 a commercial company that is using old soviet hardware to launch space tourists into orbit .\nthe spaceflight firm excalibur almaz estimates that it can sell about 30 seats between 2015 and 2025 , for $ 150 million each , aboard moon - bound missions on a salyut - class space station driven by electric hall - effect thrusters .\naccording to excalibur almaz , the almaz program saw nine unmanned rrv test flights and use of the spacecraft for ferrying equipment and cargo to the almaz space stations . the rrvs were in orbit for up to 175 days , and while docked with the station they were occupied to validate the life support system . while the rrvs spent time in only low - earth orbit , the heat shield is designed to cope with the greater heat experienced from a moon - return trajectory .\nexcalibur almaz limited ( ea ) is an international commercial space transportation company based in the isle of man . its goal is the affordable and reliable transportation of humans and cargo to low earth orbit , libration point , the moon and beyond .\nduring his brief involvement with excalibur , says abbey , russian engineers were not offering any technical support in refurbishing the fleet .\nthe rich legacy of the almaz program continues to live in all space stations built to date . the orbital manned almaz space station is the origin of the salyut and mir space stations . the international space station ( iss ) inherited from almaz its main service module\nzvezda\n. the almaz transport vehicle provided the basis for the iss module\nzarya\nand also for the salyut - 7 space station module kosmos - 1686 and a line of modules for the mir space station .\nto emphasise the company\u2019s readiness to launch as early as 2015 , excalibur almaz is exhibiting one of its spacecraft at space base london , a one - off event at the london queen elizabeth ii exhibition centre from june 20 - 22 , 2012 .\nthe auctioned capsule was one of four reusable reentry vehicles ( rrv ) owned by excalibur almaz , which also acquired a pair of almaz space station modules that never flew . the company\u2019s intent has been to recycle the hardware for use in crewed missions to earth orbit , cislunar space , libration points and deep space . however , the company has never announced a customer .\nthe company expects to have a test flight in 2013 and then slowly build the frequency of service of its almaz spacecraft .\nwhether excalibur almaz is still pursuing this aim is unclear . an email to rob lazaro , who is listed as the company\u2019s public relations director on its website , has not been returned . the last news update on the site is from july 2012 .\nthis is a major milestone for spacetek , which has had strong interest from european and asian investors , and sets us on course to achieve our 2018 launch ,\nsaid beher upon spacetek signing a memorandum of understanding with excalibur almaz in july .\nexcalibur could also get funding from nasa . it is set to issue awards this year to private firms working on ways to transport astronauts to and from low - earth orbit . with funding excalibur could have a vehicle flying within three years , chiao says .\nbecause of that international involvement and expertise , excalibur almaz\nis in a unique position to initiate a new era of private orbital space exploration ,\nsaid the company ' s founder and ceo , art dula , a veteran attorney specializing in aerospace issues .\nlondon , united kingdom ( xcor / ea pr ) \u2014 excalibur almaz limited ( ea ) , a commercial aerospace company based on the isle of man , british isles , signed a memorandum of understanding ( mou ) with california - based xcor aerospace for suborbital flight services . the agreement signed in conjunction with the royal aeronautical society\u2019s 3rd european space tourism conference calls for xcor to provide suborbital flight familiarization and training using its lynx vehicle for excalibur almaz crews traveling on earth orbit , circumlunar , and deep space missions .\nea working with russians on hall thrusters for almaz stations to move to lagrange points . modules 20mt , 90m3 , 20yr life .\nlondon , united kingdom , june 20 , 2012 - excalibur almaz limited ( ea ) , a commercial aerospace company based on the isle of man , british isles , signed a memorandum of understanding ( mou ) with california - based xcor aerospace for suborbital flight services . the agreement signed in conjunction with the royal aeronautical society ' s 3rd european space tourism conference calls for xcor to provide suborbital flight familiarization and training using its lynx vehicle for excalibur almaz crews traveling on earth orbit , circumlunar , and deep space missions .\nas competition mounts in the new space race , excalibur almaz benefits from its high degree of technical readiness . this advantage includes already achieving nine successful reusable return vehicle ( rrv ) capsule flights , reentries and soft landings with one rrv being flight - tested three times in space and one rrv staying in orbit attached to a salyut space station for 175 days . numerous other ground and flight tests have also been performed on excalibur almaz ' s rrv capsules with each rrv expected to be reusable for up to 15 spaceflights .\nwhen nasa and excalibur inked their agreement , it was with the understanding that excalibur could not share technical information with \u201crussian entities\u201d without prior approval , and the entities could not be on a national watch list . at the time , npo mash wasn\u2019t , but it was added in 2014 , and it\u2019s unclear what impact , if any , this would have on excalibur\u2019s future dealings with the company .\nthis contention is seconded by excalibur\u2019s former executive vice president , leroy chiao . a former astronaut who flew three shuttle missions and commanded a 2004 international space station expedition , chiao entered the private sector in 2005 , and , intrigued by dula\u2019s dream , joined excalibur . unfortunately , he told the press , he and other excalibur directors did not have the full story of dula\u2019s contract with the russians .\nby the time beck had filed suit in 2012 , dula switched excalibur\u2019s focus from mining to private space exploration . dula announced that the company would be selling tickets aboard one of the almaz capsules for $ 100 million . trips would start as early as 2015 .\ncandid moments around the world - cnn june 19 , 2012 a space capsule on display in ( parliament square , westminster ) london . today a british company called excalibur almaz announced plans to fly people to the moon in three years ( watch full video ) .\nbrit firm offers trips to the moon . . . for \u00a3100million - the sun june 20 , 2012 isle of man - based excalibur almaz will blast passengers into lunar orbit for a \u00a3100million \u201cfare\u201d . the first voyages - aboard russian shuttles once used to spy on the west - could launch in 2015 . until now space tourists have travelled only to the international space station and back . excalibur almaz has bought and recycled four re - entry capsules and two space stations from russian firm npo mashinostroyenia ( read full article ) .\n\u201cthese allegations are baseless and will be vigorously defended . to set the record straight , excalibur almaz is not out of business and is vigorously pursuing a profitable commercial space program utilizing proven russian flight hardware capable of re - use , contrary to recent allegations . \u201d\nexcalibur almaz founder and chief executive officer art dula estimates it will take 24 to 30 months to develop the remaining technology needed and to refurbish the ex - soviet spacecraft and space stations the company already owns . it bought four 1970s - era soviet almaz program three - crew capsules and two russian salyut - class 63 , 800 - pound ( 29 , 000 kilograms ) space station pressure vessels .\na woman from houston in texas had brought the case against excalibur exploration chairman arthur m . dula and ceo j . buckner hightower .\nfly to the moon for $ 150 million - fox business network june 26 , 2012 art dula , ceo of excalibur almaz , on space travel becoming a reality for the public as soon as 2015 with tickets costing more than $ 150 million ( watch video ) .\n- london , june 20 , 2012 \u2013 excalibur almaz limited ( ea ) , a commercial aerospace company based on the isle of man , british isles , signed a memorandum of understanding ( mou ) with california - based xcor aerospace for suborbital flight services . the agreement signed in conjunction with the royal aeronautical society ' s 3rd european space tourism conference calls for xcor to provide suborbital flight familiarization and training using its lynx vehicle for excalibur almaz crews traveling on earth orbit , circumlunar , and deep space missions . ( read full article ) .\nthe inquiry further noted that much of the hoopla surrounding the supposedly booming industry had to do with the fact that excalibur almaz was one of only two companies with sights set on the moon , and neither company had done much of anything . the most exciting thing to happen to excalibur , it seemed , was when a bunch of manx schoolchildren were invited to the hangar to play around in the capsules .\nbut the becks didn\u2019t bite until after a july 2006 dinner honoring heinlein , where dula presented the first $ 500 , 000 heinlein prize . the couple were impressed by the display , as well as the former astronauts and nasa officials in attendance , the suit alleges . before they cut a check , dula asked them to make it out not to excalibur mines \u2014 which would never be formed \u2014 but to something called excalibur almaz usa . dula then formed a company in the isle of man called excalibur exploration , where the becks\u2019 shares went .\njenn sander , wearing a spacesuit once worn by us astronaut peggy whitson , sits inside a re - entry capsule owned by british space - exploration company excalibur almaz , who have announce plans to fly people to the moon for the first time since apollo 17 in 1972 .\nexcalibur almaz presents plan for commercial space flight - excalibur almaz ltd ( ea ) , an international space exploration company , today held a series of events to mark its announcement of plans to provide commercial flights to and from outer space . the events , including a press briefing and vip reception for the local business and educational community , were co - sponsored by the isle of man government and by king william\u2019s college ( kwc ) , which is providing a temporary home for the spacecraft during its short stay on the island ( read full article ) .\nexcalibur almaz\u2019s approach is to leverage the billions of dollars of past investment by governments of spacefaring nations and apply advanced technology on an as needed basis to develop a space architecture that provides efficient access to space for commercialization , research and exploration ,\nsaid mr . dula .\nexcalibur almaz limited ( ea ) , an international space exploration company , today announced plans to open up a new era of private orbital space flight for commercial customers , using updated elements of the \u00e2\u20ac\u0153almaz\u00e2\u20ac\u009d space system originally developed by jsc mic npo mashinostroyenia ( npom ) of russia .\ninstead , the us entrepreneur art dula proposed to use the station as a tourist destination and a commercial research outpost in the earth ' s orbit . in 2005 , the company called excalibur - almaz said it owned eight reusable descent modules of the tks spacecraft and one space station .\nnow it seems its dreams of taking on the americans , russians and chinese have crashed back to earth after the space tourism company excalibur almaz moved its russian space capsule and space station to an undisclosed location , claiming its lease had expired on the manx hangar where it was stored .\nnow there ' s another british company in on the action . excalibur almaz , based on the isle of man , has announced details of its plans not only to launch private \u201ctours\u201d into space , but also to operate the first moon missions since that of apollo 17 in 1972 .\nover the past several years excalibur almaz has performed numerous technical feasibility and design studies related to the rrv\u2019s and their subsystems as well as launch vehicle compatibility and overall program architecture . excalibur almaz also commissioned multiple independent market studies from futron corporation to examine demand for low earth orbit and manned cislunar spaceflight over a ten year period . ea has also acquired state department licenses for the hardware and for the technical services and export licenses from russia to use the equipment in space . the company also recently became the first to complete all of its space act agreement milestones with nasa\u2019s commercial crew program .\nto accompany the auction , a history of the capsule \u2014 and the almaz program in general \u2014 was written up by bernd hoefer , who is identified on excalibur\u2019s website as the \u201cadviser for finance and capital formation in the middle east . \u201d ( hoefer declined to comment for this story . )\nexcalibur almaz had one of its space capsules on show in london and pocket - lint was on hand to take a look . claustrophobes need not apply ; the three - man capsule , as our pictures show , is small , and the outward journey to space takes an epic 34 hours .\nthe several almaz reentry vehicles were never launched or returned manned because of conflicts in the russian space program between the military and civilian sides and between the more powerful energia ( that builds the single - use soyuz ) and nprom that had the reusable almaz - a major advance for the 1970s .\nunlike tks , the design proposed by excalibur almaz featured no visible rendezvous antennas or docking hardware , suggesting that the va passenger capsule could be launched along with the station . ironically , this would require to launch the station in the\nupside down\nposition comparing to the original liftoff arrangement of the soviet almaz . the development of the new propulsion module for the va capsule was reportedly delegated to an unnamed european organization as early as 2009 .\nexcalibur almaz has signed an unfunded space act agreement with nasa to obtain the space agency\u2019s assistance with its bid to provide commercial crew services to the international space station . news of the oct . 17 agreement was included in a footnote in the charter of a house science committee hearing taking place this morning .\nthe project got little publicity until this year , when one partially assembled almaz space station ( almaz - 205 ) along with a hull of another vehicle ( almaz - 206 ) suddenly\nlanded\non the the isle of man , uk , of all places . at the beginning of january , the local press ran photos of heavy trucks with carefully draped oversize cylinders navigating the island ' s awfully steep and angled roads famous for extreme motorcycle races .\nthe project ' s primary technical partner in russia is npo mashinostroyenia ( pronounced machine - ah - st - roy - a - ya ( nprom ) . the highly regarded company which builds the reusable almaz reentry vehicles also built the almaz space stations that were at the heart of the military reconnaissance system .\nother contenders for orbital space tourism include chicago - based planetspace , inc . , which is designing a space plane called the silver dart ; blue origin and its planned orbital space vehicle ; and excalibur almaz limited , based in the isle of man , which is retrofitting old soviet spaceships for future commercial flights .\nat the time , a company ' s press - release said that initially all flights would be limited to the orbiting of the va crew capsule . in order to justify the launch of the refurbished almaz space station , the company would need a backlog of six missions a year . in the interim , excalibur - almaz hoped to upgrade the va capsule with a two - ton service module to provide additional habitable space during tourist missions lasting up to five days .\nin addition to electric thrusters to propel a space station to the moon , excalibur almaz must pay for the development of digital flight - control computers , life support systems and an in - space propulsion system . dula indicated that his company has spent about $ 150 million on the in - orbit space propulsion module .\ndula is not the first to offer commercial unmanned spacecraft science missions . spacex is planning its dragonlab service , the first of which the company ' s website launch manifest states will occur in 2014 . spacex ' s dragonlab fact sheet does not list any prices . for these missions , excalibur almaz would use a new module , which is being developed with the help of eads astrium . on its website , excalibur almaz describes a service module , which is used for storing consumables and acts as a habitation area , and a cargo module that can deliver up to 22 , 000 pounds ( 10 , 000 kg ) of cargo .\na critical feature of the rrvs is their reusability , which will reduce logistical , overhead and program costs for commercial access to space ,\nexcalibur almaz officials said , adding that the spacecraft will be designed to fit atop a variety of launch vehicles in order to lift off from different sites around the world .\ndula told huffpost that the four reusable re - entry vehicles excalibur almaz purchased from russia will be launched atop soyuz - fg rockets . when one of the three - person shuttles reaches low earth orbit , it will rendevouz and dock with one of the two habitation modules , each of which will have their own propulsion systems .\nthe almaz space station was originally designed as a military reconnaissance station , which could photograph the earth and return photos with small ejectable reentry capsules . as a result , the almaz space station has a 2 - meter telescope which could be used to study the moon and the ability to eject small landers to the lunar surface .\nusing the modular architecture of our spacecraft and service / cargo modules , excalibur almaz transportation systems will provide the lowest development risk approach to create the first step in the infrastructure needed to provide commercially viable business activities in space , including asteroid and lunar mining , research and lunar and planetary exploration ,\nsaid mr . dula .\nexcalbur almaz is a company based in the isle of man whose goal is to refurbish a couple of soviet - era almaz space stations and four crew return capsule for some type of space mission . the company has gone through numerous iterations , from space tourism to commercial space station to nasa commercial crew to deep space mining facility .\nhorie filed his lawsuit in harris county district court in november 2014 , accusing dula and two excalibur colleagues of fraud . most strikingly , horie alleged that , after snooping around , he learned that the contract between excalibur and the russian entity that sold the spaceships to dula expressly stipulated that the equipment was not to be modified for flight .\nexcalibur almaz inc . ( eai ) has successfully completed its commercial crew development round 2 ( ccdev2 ) partnership with nasa ' s commercial crew program . through ccdev2 , nasa is spurring innovation and development of safe , reliable and cost - effective spacecraft and launch vehicles capable of transporting astronauts to low earth orbit and the international space station .\nand , at a reception in the excalibur airport hangar in the isle of man in 2012 , dula went so far as to call the company a \u201cnasa contractor . \u201d\nmr stott \u2013 who married nasa astronaut nicole stott at st peters in onchan \u2013 is a director of excalibur . his lawyers said claims against him had been \u201ctotally unfounded\u201d .\n\u201cthe excalibur almaz proposal was the lowest rated proposal of the eight companies selected for due diligence and it was the only one that received a yellow rating ( for business considerations ) . in addition , there was a consistent theme in many of the proposal\u2019s weakness , which was that the proposal lacked sufficient detail to determine crucial aspects of the cts concept\u2019s technical , business and safety content . for example , there was a lack of detail regarding the team\u2019s engineering and manufacturing experience to fabricate and operate the almaz vehicle , lack of detail about integration of the vehicle , lack of detail about acquisition of hardware , and lack of detail about the resources need for the ccdev 2 work . i felt this lack of detail increased the risk for enabling a commercial cts capability . this fact , in conjunction with the relatively lower ratings , led me to not select excalibur almaz for award . \u201d\nin april 2011 , excalibur - almaz released new drawings of the almaz space station integrated with a modified va crew capsule , which was designed to carry station ' s passengers to the earth orbit and back . although the capsule itself remained largely unchanged it was equipped with a compact propulsion module and a lattice structure attaching it to the tail end of the station . in the original soviet designs , the va capsule was connected to the massive fgb propulsion and storage module . together va and fgb would form the tks transport ship .\nthe architecture for the lunar mission involves a soviet almaz reusable return vehicle ( rrv ) , which can carry three people , launched by a soyuz - fg rocket . this rocket also launches russia ' s soyuz manned capsule . the rrv weighs 6 , 600 pounds ( 3 , 000 kg ) and has a habitable volume of 159 cubic feet ( 4 . 5 cubic meters ) . the lunar flight also uses a salyut - class 63 , 800 - pound ( 29 , 000 kg ) space station that is launched by a proton rocket . while excalibur almaz intends to use the soyuz - fg and proton initially , dula did not rule out using other rockets , including space exploration technologies ' ( spacex ) falcon 9 in the future . dula said excalibur almaz would wait for the falcon 9 to accumulate enough flights that it became feasible to insure the space station module aboard the rocket .\na bit more information on the sea launch bankruptcy reorganization \u2013 which includes excalibur alaz ( which is planning to launch a space station ) and u . s . - based planetspace :\nan anonymous bidder snapped one of the company\u2019s space capsules for $ 1 million euros ( $ 1 . 39 million ) on tuesday during an auction at the kunsthaus lempertz auction house in brussels , belgium . the vehicle had flown into space unmanned on two occasions during the 1970\u2019s as part of the soviet union\u2019s space station effort and had been refurbished by excalibur almaz .\n- july 6 , 2012 \u2013 excalibur almaz , incorporated ( eai ) , a private u . s . company based in houston , tx , has successfully completed all the milestones for nasa\u2019s commercial crew program second development round ( ccdev2 ) of space act agreements ( saa ) . eai\u2019s milestones were fully verified and completed on june 19 ( read full article ) .\n\u201csuborbital flight experience will serve as an integral preparatory step for the safety , education and enjoyment of our customers traveling on crew expedition missions , \u201d said art dula , excalibur almaz founder and chairman . \u201cthe xcor flights will enhance the overall spaceflight experience of our program and will help ensure that our passengers are both mission and medically qualified to fly in space . \u201d\nat least two other efforts to build commercial space stations for private orbital spaceflights : the isle of man - based excalibur almaz is currently working to build new stations based on proven soviet - era designs while the russian team of companies rsc energia and orbital technologies hopes to launch what it bills as the\nworld ' s first commercial space station\nby 2016 .\nand , if things work out , people will have that chance through excalibur . at the april northern space consortium conference , hightower gave a speech detailing the company\u2019s interest in liverpool\u2019s \u201cprecision manufacturing capability , \u201d which will come in handy for when excalibur begins building more spacecraft . so far , he said , the company has invested $ 30 million on its existing fleet .\nexcalibur almaz believes a mission to l2 could generate $ 900 million in revenues . that includes three seats which would be sold to sovereign government or private space explorers for $ 150 million apiece , delivery of satellites to l2 for $ 75 million apiece , delivery of small payloads to the lunar surface for $ 350 million apiece , and $ 32 million for naming rights .\nfor crew transport to low - earth orbit , dula said that nasa was distorting the market by paying $ 63 million per seat , but that his company is still part of nasa ' s commercial crew development ( ccdev ) program with a nonfunded space act agreement . dula said that excalibur almaz had achieved all of its ccdev milestones on time and on budget so far .\nsuborbital flight experience will serve as an integral preparatory step for the safety , education and enjoyment of our customers traveling on crew expedition missions ,\nsaid art dula , excalibur almaz founder and chairman .\nthe xcor flights will enhance the overall spaceflight experience of our program and will help ensure that our passengers are both mission and medically qualified to fly in space .\nthat russian hardware will now be used to\nopen a new era of private orbital space flight for commercial customers , using updated elements of the almaz space system ,\nsays dula .\nexcalibur almaz rrvs and salyut - class spacecraft are tested and possess a history of reliability . this capability offers multiple mission profiles and unique opportunities to the customer . ea has the core leadership , support advisors and professional relationships to establish and operate this private space transportation company . the ea team is experienced in spaceflight ops , complex technical environments , program safety and international business challenges .\nthe cost is say $ 250 million ; we already have much of the nonrecurring expense [ engineering research and development ] paid for this ,\nhe said . this propulsion system is based on the european space agency ' s automated transfer vehicle ' s propulsion module . eads astrium is a contractor for excalibur almaz . another contractor is russian military and industrial joint stock company mashinostroyenia .\nto drum up more publicity for excalibur\u2019s $ 100 million tickets for space expeditions , dula sent one of the almaz capsules to london for outdoor display at the royal aeronautical society , in parliament square . this seemed to tick off beck , who noted in her suit that the capsule taking up real estate near parliament was supposed to have been planting flags on asteroids and making her rich .\nisle of man firm offering \u00a3100m trips to moon - sky news june 19 , 2012 a british space company has announced details of a plan to take people to the moon for the first time since 1972 . excalibur almaz is offering members of the public a passport to orbit the moon - but budding space - travelers will have to find around \u00a3100m first ( read full article ) .\nkennedy space center , fla . ( nasa pr ) \u2014 excalibur almaz inc . ( eai ) has successfully completed its commercial crew development round 2 ( ccdev2 ) partnership with nasa\u2019s commercial crew program . through ccdev2 , nasa is spurring innovation and development of safe , reliable and cost - effective spacecraft and launch vehicles capable of transporting astronauts to low earth orbit and the international space station .\ncapt . david : - - - quote - - - jim - 20 / 3 / 2008 1 : 54 pm almaz was a dead end . it never\nwas\n, and\ncould be\nis not a valid . - - - end quote - - - now that ' s an interesting statement . since the almaz ops flew multiple times , the tks likewise , as also the va . . . the\ndead end\nis , of course , a dead statement . i ' m also at a loss for your definition of\nnever\n. is that the\nnever\nlike was used by president clinton when he said he\nnever\nhad sex with that woman . . . ? as for the\ncould be\n. . . the almaz program isn ' t over yet ! just ask the guys at\nexcalibur almaz\n. i believe\nrocket scientist\nis the least of their list of credentials ."]}
{"id": 54627, "summary": [{"text": "founded in 1954 by ben g. stone , scafco corporation ( now the stone group of companies ) is a privately held company headquartered in spokane , washington .", "topic": 32}, {"text": "initially producing steel culvert for the construction industry as spokane culvert and fabrication company , scafco expanded in 1961 to manufacture grain storage systems and again in 1994 to produce steel framing products .", "topic": 22}, {"text": "the original culvert product division was sold in 1986 , and the name was changed to simply scafco .", "topic": 36}, {"text": "both divisions currently operate out of two 75,000-square-foot ( 7,000 m \u00b2 ) manufacturing facilities in spokane , washington .", "topic": 5}, {"text": "scafco manufactures many types of steel products including grain storage bins and silos , water tanks , steel studs , steel framing equipment , curved and slotted track , and resilient sound channel .", "topic": 31}, {"text": "scafco 's grain storage systems have been installed in over 80 countries worldwide . ", "topic": 22}], "title": "scafco", "paragraphs": ["jim mcdonald has joined scafco corporation as ceo of the scafco grain systems division .\nscafco corporation has hired jim mcdonald as the new ceo of the scafco grain systems division .\ncwalla , a preferred distributor of scafco steel framing , offers a special connection between scafco and our customers .\nscafco grain systems , another subsidiary of scafco corp . , is located at 5400 e . broadway , in spokane valley .\nspokane , washington , u . s . \u2014 jim mcdonald has joined scafco corp . as chief executive officer of the scafco grain systems division .\nwhile it would be scafco\u2019s desire to have a relationship with each customer , time , volume and distances around the world preclude this . however , scafco dealers do a fantastic job of representing scafco grain systems through providing support , education and services to the end - users . scafco grain systems dealers play a pivotal role in delivering scafco grain systems products along with their services to customers .\nscafco\u2019s press brake provides quick turnaround times on all parts up to 24\u2019 long .\neven so , stone said the playfair deal pencils out using scafco\u2019s 2005 production numbers .\nscafco corporation is still a privately owned company , directed by the son of the founder .\nscafco steel stud company is a manufacturer of steel framing products and accessories for the drywall industry .\nstone said scafco needs more space , and he prefers moving closer to the heart of the city .\nthe original culvert product division was sold in 1986 , and the company name was changed to scafco . scafco expanded again in 1994 to include the production of steel framing products , spokane steel stud company .\nscafco grain systems is a market leader in the design and manufacturing of corrugated galvanized grain storage solutions . scafco engineers custom design to meet individual requirements and has supplied grain storage projects to over 80 countries worldwide . scafco products are engineered for quick on - site assembly , simple operation , and lasting quality .\nplayfair commerce park llc bought several large parcels in about 2014 where stone\u2019s scafco steel stud systems plant is located .\nour cwalla branch stores carry an extensive inventory of scafco steel framing and accessories , along with full access to scafco\u2019s engineering team . they offer value engineering for innovative new solutions , efficient design opportunities and labor - saving product options .\non april 28 th , scafco corporation will celebrate its 60 th year of operation . scafco was established in spokane , washington in 1954 as a small business called spokane culvert and fabricating company , whose main product was corrugated steel culverts . in 1961 , the company expanded to include manufacturing of grain storage systems and which became scafco grain systems company .\nscafco expanded again in 1994 to include the production of steel framing products and created the division known as spokane steel stud company . the original culvert product division was sold in 1986 and the company name was changed to scafco . scafco corporation is still a privately owned company , directed by the son of the original spokane culvert and fabricating company founder .\nscafco is dedicated to meet the rising demands in product innovation and cost saving installation methods for the building and construction industry . implementing scafco\u2019s suggested language can add value to your future projects , improve performance , and help meet completion targets .\nin late june , scafco grain systems employees moved back to the improved offices at 5400 e broadway avenue . during the expansion , office employees worked off - site from the former scafco steel stud office while shop employees worked around construction crews .\nscafco steel stud manufacturing provides a three - part specification guide that is current with the 2012 ibc\u2019s including the product data references .\non april 28 th , scafco corporation will celebrate its 60 th year of operation . scafco was established in spokane , washington in 1954 . it began as a small business known as spokane culvert and fabricating company whose main product was corrugated steel culverts . in 1961 , the company expanded to include manufacturing of grain storage systems and started the division now known as scafco grain systems company .\nlawrence b . stone ppty construction llc was the contractor on the scafco headquarters and stud plant projects that were completed in 2013 .\noverall , scafco recognized dealers with bronze , silver , gold , and platinum awards for going above and beyond expectations . scafco grain systems has exceptional standards for products and service , and believes that customers should receive comprehensive product application information when they make a purchase . scafco dealers , in fulfilling this role , are selected and recognized for their superior standards , focus on education , and outstanding customer service .\nif you find yourself in need of a design professional , scafco can also assist you in choosing a qualified firm to suit your needs .\nscafco will move its steel stud plant from its factory near interstate 90 and sprague avenue . stone said the company will maintain its grain bin factory in spokane valley for the foreseeable future . scafco will sell or lease the rest of the property as the playfair business & industrial park .\nscafco\u2019s comprehensive team of engineers , administrative and office staff , craftsmen , and student interns focuses on providing customer - driven products at competitive prices . scafco currently has manufacturing facilities in washington and california , with distribution branches located in eight states , along with sales representatives around the world .\nin the 53 years that scafco grain systems company has been operating , the product line has been developed to offer complete systems for grain storage and handling . this includes flat bottom and hopper bottom bins , aeration systems , material handling equipment , catwalks and towers . beyond grain storage , scafco also offers water storage and aggregate storage systems . with products installed in 83 countries , scafco corporation is proud of the growth that has been experienced in the past 60 years , and scafco looks forward to continued relationships with current customers and the opportunity to work with new customers all over the world .\nscafco isn\u2019t immune from the downturn . the company employs about 200 people \u2013 down from about 300 during the company\u2019s boom years in 2007 and 2008 .\nwith almost 60 years of engineering and manufacturing experience , scafco has gained a worldwide reputation for high - quality products , great customer service , and strong corporate ethics . taking an active role in the local community , scafco contributes to several charities and foundations and is involved with many local educational institutions .\nbeing a preferred distributor of scafco gives cwalla ultra - fast turnaround on all their custom brake shapes . we offer short lead times on all parts up to 24\u2019 long , manufactured at scafco\u2019s spokane , wa and stockton , ca plants . your custom shapes will be made according to your exact specifications .\nwhen choosing a supplier , quality materials are a top priority . that\u2019s why scafco steel framing products are manufactured from 100 % prime mill certified steel . scafco\u2019s products exceed industry standards as they are manufactured from 57 ksi steel in place of 50 ksi and g90 in place of g60 for 68 mil and heavier .\nscafco steel stud company is a manufacturer of a complete line of steel framing products and accessories . providing direct access to our engineering department , scafco allows contractors to leverage our team to save on labor costs and improve installation efficiency . we produce customers\u2019 framing products to exact specifications , saving time and in - field modifications . scafco\u2019 s distributors have large inventories of standard products , which limits lead time and eliminates work time lost while waiting for materials on the jobsite .\nmr . mcdonald brings a wealth of both domestic and international management experience to scafco grain systems . prior to joining scafco , jim led an international organization with several sales and manufacturing operations in the usa and europe . while there , mcdonald implemented programs that led to increased sales , and greatly improved operational effectiveness .\ncopyright \u00a9 2018 , scafco grain systems co . \u2022 phone : + 1 509 - 535 - 1571 \u2022 contact us \u2022 all rights reserved . privacy policy\nmcdonald brings a wealth of both domestic and international management experience to scafco grain systems . prior to joining scafco , mcdonald led an international organization with several sales and manufacturing operations in the u . s . and europe . while there , mcdonald implemented programs that led to increased sales and greatly improved operational effectiveness .\nscafco and the ssfsa have teamed up with strucsoft solutions to expand our role in providing tools and resources for bim . the supreme framing system as well as many scafco products are available in revit through the strucsoft mwf pro wall add - in . these products can be easily used to quickly populate the building model with all the cold - formed metal framing members you will need . designers and drafters now have the ease of specifying scafco products throughout the drafting process .\nwe are happy to announce that construction is complete on the division headquarters , after several months of work on the scafco grain systems manufacturing plant and office building .\nto request a more information please fill out the form below . a feed and grain team member will help connect you with the right representative at scafco grain systems co .\neven in architecturally impressive san francisco , the wavy white fa\u00e7ade of cwalla customer giampolini\u2019s recent job stands out . the transbay terminal , built using scafco steel with the oversight of \u2026\nscafco grain systems recently recognized the company\u2019s top performing dealers for the year 2013 . the recognition went to the dealerships that demonstrated exceptional customer service and exceeded sales projections for the year .\nthe approved permit is a $ 4 . 3 million , 63 , 750 - square - foot warehouse shell that would be built west of the intersection of ferry avenue and haven street . the new structure will be located just north of the two - year - old scafco corp . headquarters and scafco steel stud manufacturing co . buildings at 2800 e . main .\nthe country is in the midst of a significant recession , but that\u2019s not stopping larry stone from making a significant investment in his grain storage and steel stud manufacturing company , scafco corp .\nscafco offers a complete line of studs , track , and furring products . these are complemented by our specialty products of custom shapes , curved track and angle , serenity - rc resilient sound channel , shaft wall studs , pony wall supports , and slide - clips . scafco materials are available at over 20 distribution locations in the western united states , hawaii , and alaska .\nas a customer of scafco steel stud company , you\u2019ll have access to our team of dedicated engineers . call on their skills to help you save on labor costs and improve installation efficiency .\nmanufacturer of a complete line of steel framing products and accessories . scafco provides contractors direct access to our engineering department . leverage our team to save on labor costs and improve installation efficiency .\ncwalla supplied the scafco studs for this building at wailea village center on maui . the maui news reports that the 43 , 000 - square - foot retail center is about halfway to completion . \u2026\nsince then , seven companies , including scafco steel stud manufacturing co . , have established operations in three completed warehouses there with more than 400 workers earning family wages , says spokane mayor david condon .\nscafco was established in spokane , washington in 1954 . it began as a small business known as spokane culvert and fabrication company , and it specialized mainly in the production of corrugated steel culverts . in 1961 , the company expanded to include manufacturing of grain storage systems and then steel framing products in 1994 . the original culvert product division was sold in 1986 and the company name was changed to scafco .\nwhen the city first tried to sell the land last year , scafco met a $ 5 . 3 million minimum bid but demanded that the city pay for road and other improvements to the site . that deal faltered as the economy declined , and the city offered the land without setting a minimum price . in the new deal , scafco will pay for the infrastructure . no other party bid for the full acreage .\none of businessman larry stone\u2019s companies is now overseeing the redevelopment of the land as playfair commerce park . stone also owns scafco , a manufacturer of steel building studs and other construction materials with headquarters at the playfair site .\npublic works director dave mandyke said considering infrastructure costs , scafco\u2019s current deal is a few hundred thousand dollars less than the offer last year . most council members said the sooner the land gets on the tax rolls , the better .\nthe next warehouse building was constructed in 2014 at 301 n . haven , east of scafco\u2019s headquarters . it has a total of 71 , 000 square feet of space , according to playfair commerce park\u2019s most recent site plan map .\nthrough our partnership with aec daily , scafco now offers one - hour courses to help you move forward with your studies . with topics from acoustic solutions and fire wall design innovations to improved construction methods for cold formed steel framing , these courses are\u2026\nfrom scafco steel stud manufacturing is a resilient channel that provides premium sound isolation for acoustic walls and ceilings . third party testing confirms its top - tier stc rating . serenity rc : premium results . radically affordable . the # 1 choice for resilient sound assemblies .\nthe newly expanded manufacturing plant and office building has nearly doubled the area that scafco grain systems has to operate , which will help us to perform more efficiently and meet our customers\u2019 needs better . furthermore , the expanded office will accommodate the additional space required for our growing staff .\nplayfair commerce park : an infill development in east spokane , located on the site of a former horse racing track and grandstands , playfair is one of the region\u2019s newer complexes and has two sites built out , scafco and ami metals , with several more sites ready for development .\nlawrence stone , scafco\u2019s president and ceo , also heads playfair commerce park . stone bought 48 acres of the 63 - acre former playfair property for $ 2 . 1 million from the city of spokane in 2010 , while the city retained 15 acres on the west end of the property .\nthose projects included constructing a $ 3 . 6 million , 24 , 000 - square - foot , two - story office building and a connected $ 5 . 7 million , 113 , 600 - square - foot manufacturing building . cwalla building materials co . occupies warehouse space along with scafco steel manufacturing .\nplayfair commerce park owns the property and is the developer of the project . divcon inc . , of spokane , is the contractor for the latest project . divcon project manager dustin smith referred inquiries about the project to wes southwick , a project manager at scafco , but southwick couldn\u2019t be reached immediately for comment .\nlawrence stone , president and ceo of scafco corp . and head of playfair commerce park llc , bought 48 acres of the 63 - acre former playfair horse racing track property from the city in 2010 for $ 2 . 1 million . stone bought another 10 acres from the city at the beginning of 2016 .\nplayfair commerce park was created in 2009 at the original playfair race track and is a development started by larry stone , the owner and ceo of our chamber partner scafco . larry has been a long time supporter of inba , and he is the original publisher of now defunct stonewall news , spokane\u2019s first lgbt newspaper .\nthe university of california , davis , recently built what is known as a self - sufficient model of a winery for their college of agricultural and environmental sciences department . scafco water tanks were provided at two of the robert mondavi institute buildings . these are the teaching and research winery and the jess . s . jackson sustainable winery building .\nthe teaching and research winery consists of a 12 , 500 - square - foot winery along with a large experimental fermentation area which is used for research and courses for professors . scafco supplied this winery with four model 2105 water tanks with an approximate total storage capacity of 180 , 000 gallons ( 681 , 375 liters ) of water .\nlawrence b . stone ppty construction llc was the contractor on the scafco headquarters and stud plant projects that were completed in 2013 . those projects included a $ 5 . 7 million , 113 , 600 - square - foot manufacturing building and a connected $ 3 . 6 million , 24 , 000 - square - foot , two - story office building .\nscafco water tanks were also supplied at the jess s . jackson sustainable winery building . according to the uc davis website , this building \u201ccontains the technology needed to maximize the environmental capabilities of the adjacent winery , brewery , and food - processing complex . \u201d with the use of solar panels for energy , windows and skylights for natural lighting inside the building , rain water collection and water cleaning to reuse 90 percent of the water , this building is incredibly efficient and self - sustaining in water and energy requirements . \u201cthis makes the winery self - sustaining in energy and water and fully solar at peak load with a zero carbon footprint . \u201d\nthe spokane city council on monday voted 4 - 1 to accept stone\u2019s $ 2 . 1 million bid to purchase 48 acres of the former playfair horse track in east central spokane .\n\u201ceveryone\u2019s just terribly frightened of doing any construction , \u201d stone said in an interview last week . \u201cthe good news is that it\u2019s a great time to build in terms of cost . . \u201d\nthe city bought playfair in 2004 to build a sewage plant with spokane county . but negotiations with the county soured , and the county decided to build its own plant elsewhere .\nin the deal approved monday , the city will sell the land at about half the price it paid per acre . the city is keeping 15 acres of the original site for a storm water system .\ncouncilman bob apple , who cast the dissenting vote , said the city should wait for the economy to improve .\n\u201ci\u2019m prohibited by state law from gifting public money , \u201d apple said . \u201cit just to me looks like a situation that one could accuse ( the city ) of gifting public money . \u201d\n\u201cit\u2019s a great company to have , \u201d said councilwoman nancy mclaughlin . \u201cnobody else is coming up to the plate , and i\u2019m tired of seeing that land just sit there with nothing . \u201d\n\u201ci love the fact that i\u2019m going to have a shorter commute , \u201d stone said .\nspokane buddhist temple started 1945 with a rented apartment and a group of six dedicated buddhists .\nwe would love to hear from you . email your questions or comments to us any time by filling out this form .\nthe grain systems division designs and manufactures complete grain storage and handling systems . our grain storage and hopper bins / silos range in size , so we can provide solutions for small farms or large commercial projects . we provide aeration equipment , bucket elevators , conveyors , augers , and a full line of accessories to meet all project requirements .\nour grain storage and handling systems are in use in over 80 countries worldwide . this has provided us with vast experience designing solutions for various load capacities , as well as atmospheric and seismic conditions .\nfor inquiries related to this message please contact support . for sales inquiries , please visit urltoken\nif you believe this to be in error , please confirm below that you are not a robot by clicking\ni ' m not a robot\nbelow .\nplease make sure your browser supports javascript and cookies and that you are not blocking them from loading . for more information you can review the terms of service and cookie policy .\nwith direct access to over 500 , 000 pounds of steel framing inventory at each location , cwalla can stock a wide variety of heavy gauge and light gauge steel studs and track , shaftwall , clips and backing products , and perfect curve products . cwalla can also help you order custom pieces for unique projects . we have equipped a select number of branches with an onsite press brake and shear that provides finished materials on the same day .\nno matter the size of your steel - framing requirements , count on cwalla to have the quantity and selection you need to complete your project .\nproducts available from the press brake include custom angles , deep leg track , custom studs , pitch track , and custom shapes and headers .\nwe recognize the benefit of coupling superior products with outstanding people . our unparalleled in - field service and support team is passionate about understanding your goals . the cwalla staff has the technical skills to meet your expectations and resolve your toughest problems quickly and efficiently . we manage our inventories based on commonly specified materials and years of will - call history to meet your project needs . rely on us for fast pick - up and delivery , accurate and timely stocking with expert crews that know the value of a safe job site .\ncwalla is guided by a firm pledge to put our customers first \u2013 every time . our \u2026 read more \u00bb\nwe would love to hear from you . email your questions or comments to us any \u2026 go \u00bb\ncopyright \u00a9 2018 \u00b7 cwalla building materials co . llc \u00b7 509 - 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together , all - galvanized steel catwalks are available in standard widths of 48 - , 58 - , and 68 - inches ( 1 . 22 - , 1 . 47 - , and 1 . 72 - meters ) , with clear spans up to 50 - feet ( 15 . 25 - meters )\navailable on all bins through 48 - foot ( 14 . 63 m ) diameter and 32 - foot ( 9 . 7 m ) eave height\nspecifications can quickly become out - of - date and can cause issues in the submittal process and in choosing a qualified manufacturer . our specification specialists also offer a complementary spec review in which they will provide you with recommended language to bring your template spec up to date with currents standards .\nas an architect , you never stop learning \u2013 or earning credits for continuing education .\nfree : aec daily is a free online resource for architects , contractors , and engineers .\nconvenient : with online self - paced , face - to - face , and live on - demand options , we\u2019ll work around your schedule .\nlow - stress : presented in a lunch & learn format , these classes allow you to sit back , enjoy a bite to eat , and benefit from our expertise .\naec daily is the largest provider of free online continuing education to construction professionals . courses are available online 24 hours a day , 7 days a week\nand credits are automatically submitted to aia , usgbc and other organizations . architects , engineers , interior designers and other construction professionals rely on aec daily to maintain their accreditation with ease .\nwith proven skills backed by the industry\u2019s leading technology , our engineers bring innovative new solutions , efficient designs , and labor - saving product ideas to your project . they can also help troubleshoot unexpected challenges on the jobsite , obtain documentation for approvals , and offer individual installation instructions .\nbrowse companies that make structural metal stud framing and view and download their free cad details , revit bim files , specifications and other content relating to structural metal stud framing as well as other product information formated for the architectural community .\ndrywall systems , the edge\u2122 steel framing system , load bearing systems , curtainwall . . .\ndrywall framing , structural studs & track , u - channel , flat strapping , crc clip , jamb . . .\ndrywall framing , resilient channel , structural studs & tracks - c - studs & runner . . .\n\u00a9 2018 arcat , inc . all rights reserved . terms of use and privacy policy are applicable to you .\n\u00a9 2018 arcat , inc . all rights reserved . terms of use and privacy policy apply to you .\ni am a native oregonian with a business degree from portland state university . i ' ve worked in a number of different fields including credit , finance , global logistics , and sustainability . i earned the cba designation in march 2014 , achieved the cbf designation in july 2014 , and the cce designation in march 2015 . i have served on the nacm oregon board since 2014 .\nmark balstad , chair - elect area credit manager , crop production services , inc .\ni\u2019ve worked in the credit field for over 30 years , currently at crop production services , covering the pacific northwest territory . i attended olaf college in northfield , minnesota , where i earned a bachelor of arts in political science & religion . i have served on the board of directors for credit professionals international , credit women in construction , and idaho collectors association . i have served on the nacm inland northwest board of directors for numerous years .\ni am a native oregonian born and raised in eugene . i moved to the portland area in 2007 with my husband and daughter . i started my credit career 24 years ago while working for a small ( at that time ) home improvement store in eugene . i started getting involved with nacm and cfdd while in that position which is where i received most of my credit education . i obtained my cba certification in 1999 and completed the gscfm course and cce certification in 2016 . i currently work for columbia river knife and tool as their credit & customer service manager . i served on the cfdd board from 2008 to 2015 and continue to stay involved with that organization . my husband and i have two beautiful daughters that keep us rather busy . we love camping , trips to the beach and just enjoying watching our \u201clittles\u201d grow up , though sometimes they grow to fast .\ni am a washington native , raised in spokane , washington . for the last 20 years i have worked in credit , collections , and accounts receivable . prior to credit , i worked as a planner / buyer and in inventory management . i am proud to serve on the nacm northwest board of directors . i love taking part in nacm education and certification programs ; earning my cbf in 2015 . i have been married for 28 years with two wonderful children and a yellow lab named holly . i enjoy camping and snowmobiling with my family and friends .\ni was born and raised in spokane , washington . after high school , i attended arizona state university to obtain a degree in finance . i have been in credit and collections for over 25 years . my last job as national credit manager of a staffing company brought me back to spokane . i have been with cpm development , my current employers , for six years . i earned my cba designation in 2013 . i\u2019ve served on the nacm inland northwest board for five years . my wife works for the spokane regional health district and we have four children . i am a die - hard seahawk and sun devil fan . i enjoy hunting and the outdoors .\ni started my financial career with a small s & l in spokane , washington where i first fell in love with credit . after attending the local community college in spokane , i went on to attend eastern washington university while continuing to grow my knowledge of finance . i took my knowledge of finance and used it to open several lending centers for banks and credit unions in spokane , boise , colorado springs , and denver . never losing my love for the pacific northwest , i returned in 2001 , and in 2003 i met my beautiful bride . it was 2004 i moved from banking to start a commercial services department for a spokane based credit union . at the credit union is where i became familiar with nacm , attending classes and finally becoming a board member from 2006 to 2013 . today i live and work in tri - cities , wa . my wife and i are blessed with two 27 - year - old daughters and a 12 - year - old son . between my wife\u2019s passion for horses , my love of dogs ( particularly gundogs ) , our son\u2019s schedule , and golf ( who doesn\u2019t love golfing ? ) we stay pretty active . i am honored to have been asked to serve again on the nacm board of directors .\ni was born and raised in north idaho and have lived in the spokane area for the past 17 years . i have been working in the banking industry for over 25 years and am currently employed with inb as a vice president / commercial banker . i received my bachelor ' s degree in business management from george fox university . i have two children ages 16 and 13 who i love to spend time with . in my free time , i enjoy traveling , snow skiing , and going to the lake .\ni was born and raised in spokane , washington . i obtained my ba in business administration from washington state university . go cougs ! upon graduation , i went to work for a local collection agency , which started my career in credit & collections . after 8 years with that company , i was hired to be the credit manager at zak designs , inc . i am now in my 15th year at zak and enjoy my job very much . i\u2019m currently serving on the nacm midwest consumer products group board and now the nacm northwest board of directors . my husband tim and i have two teenagers that keep us very busy . when we can get away , you can usually find us snow skiing !\ni ' m a california native and have lived in oregon since 1989 . i have more than 25 years of experience in credit and collection . in the 25 years , nacm has been my source for information and education . it ' s an honor to be on the nacm oregon board to help with its continued success . i have been with food services of america for more than 19 years . i started as a district credit manager and now currently the branch credit manager . i attended san jose state ( go spartan ) , and finished with an accounting degree . i have four kids , one just graduated from college , one going into his third year in college and two in high school . i ' m an avid runner , and my hobbies include snowmobiling and snowboarding , wake boarding , and water sports in the summer . my greatest enjoyment is spending time with my family and running with my dogs .\ni am proud to call myself an oregonian since 2005 . i manage the amazing credit team for orepac building products , one of oregon\u2019s largest family owned companies . prior to joining the orepac family , highlights in my work experience ranged from sox compliance , sales force training and institutional trade support . i earned my b . s . degree in business management from metropolitan state university in denver and was awarded certifications in both the credit business fellow ( cbf ) in 2014 and the certified credit executive ( cce ) in 2016 . as an alum of nacm\u2019s graduate school of credit and financial management ( gscfm ) program , i am passionate about promoting continuing education and the power of professional networking . in my spare time i enjoy fishing and crabbing with my husband and traveling to new places with family and friends .\ni ' m a washington native and have lived in the portland area since 1980 . for me , credit and nacm are part of a diverse background in international business . i spent a few years in international banking operations , then for twenty - five years was with nike inc . in a variety of leadership roles related to foreign sales , international credit , regional and corporate operations , transition management , trade finance , and supply chain . i had the opportunity to do a lot of travel and to live overseas for a while . in may 2012 , i joined u . s . bank as vp , global trade consultant working with large companies across the western united states . early in my career , what was then nacm oregon played an important educational role for me and i ' ve enjoyed being a long time international trade group member and former chair . i strongly believe the organization that has grown and evolved to become nacm northwest provides a vital contribution to the business community , and i am honored to help with its continued success .\ni am a native of portland , oregon who attended the university of oregon and portland state university studying journalism , business , and obtaining a bachelor\u2019s degree in advertising . i began my 23 - year credit career in the outdoor apparel industry and 6 years ago redirected into the metals and mining industry with esco corporation in portland . i am an advocate of nacm\u2019s educational and commercial offerings and hold the cce and cicp designations . i enjoy cycling , camping , gardening , off - roading , kayaking , and adventure travels with my wife , two adult children , and grandson .\ni am a native washingtonian , growing up in central washington and eventually attending eastern washington university . i ' ve spent over 20 years in business credit management , beginning in commercial lending at a regional bank and transitioning over to the coo position of nacm inland northwest in 2007 . my husband of 25 years is a commercial marketing rep for costco wholesale . we have three beautiful and active children , keeping our household on the move every day . we spend a great amount of time at sporting events and enjoying most anything outdoors in the pacific northwest .\na native of colorado springs , colorado , i came to portland thirty - seven years ago and never left . i ' m a graduate of eastern washington university in cheney and york university in toronto . i ' ve spent a few decades working in and around finance and credit . for the last twenty - one years , i ' ve been an executive for nacm northwest , a trade association for business - to - business creditors . my wife is a sales representative for the bark , a dog - focused periodical , and we enjoy spending time with our three grown children .\nplayfair commerce park llc , of spokane , is taking the next step in the development of an industrial park at the site of the former horse racing track on the east side of spokane , securing a building permit for another structure there , city documents show .\nthough referred to in documents filed with the city and on the playfair commerce park\u2019s website as the playfair 4 building , the planned structure would be built ahead of an envisioned playfair 3 building on land just to the east . the permit application shows it as a single - story building with an interior height of 40 feet .\none other structure , referred to as playfair 2 , also currently is located on the commerce park site , and five nearby lots , ranging in size from 1 . 98 to 5 . 12 acres , are available for future development , the development\u2019s website shows .\narchitectural ven - tures , of spokane valley , is the project architect , while eclipse engineering inc . , also of spokane , is the project engineer .\nearly concepts of the overall playfair commerce park development included a number of buildings totaling up to 800 , 000 square feet .\na new road , shown going under the union pacific rail line at the west end of the playfair commerce park , is expected to provide better access to the east spokane development and potentially attract more tenants .\nthe owner and operators of the playfair commerce park predict within a year as many as 5 , 000 vehicles will traverse through the park as a result of a newly opened street connecting altamont street with ferry avenue at the west end of the complex in east spokane .\npreviously the only way to enter the park was at the intersection of ferry avenue and haven street on the park\u2019s east side .\nnow , on altamont\u2014just north of sprague avenue\u2014the street runs underneath a union pacific corp . rail line and connects to ferry .\nwith clearance space of slightly over 11 feet , an overheight warning system has been installed to warn drivers if their vehicle exceeds 11 - feet - 2 - inches , a playfair commerce park official says .\nplayfair privately built the road and then donated it to the city of spokane . last week , park and city officials held a ribbon - cutting ceremony to mark the opening of the new street connector .\npark representatives seeking to attract more tenants expect strong interest from businesses due to better access . the commerce park is bordered by the union pacific rail line to the south and west , and a burlington northern santa fe railway line to the north and west . haven street serves as the playfair property\u2019s eastern border .\nwhen fully developed , the playfair commerce park is expected to include 12 buildings with a total of 800 , 000 square feet of space .\n\u201cit\u2019s turned out to be a good site for distribution and manufacturing companies , \u201d says mark lucas , kiemle & hagood co . \u2019s industrial specialist broker . \u201cbn and up have rail lines there so it makes it convenient for those businesses . \u201d\nami metals inc . , a full - service cut - to - size metal service company for the aerospace industry , occupies the majority of the warehouse space , site plans show .\nami , with corporate offices based in brentwood , tenn . , has offices and warehouse space throughout the u . s . and europe . the other tenant is thomasville , ga . - based flowers foods inc . , say site plans .\nthe third warehouse building , constructed in 2015 at 2500 e . ferry , has a total of 64 , 000 square feet and is occupied by adi global distribution , airefco inc . , and idi distributors inc . , according to site plans .\nadi , with more than 200 locations around the world , is a global wholesale distributor of security and low voltage products . airefco , a supplier of heating , ventilation , and air conditioning ( hvac ) parts and supplies , is based in tualatin , ore . idi , an insulation distribution company , has more than 40 locations around the u . s .\nconstruction on a fourth warehouse building at the park\u2014it\u2019s scheduled to be a 52 , 000 - square - foot structure\u2014started last october and hasn\u2019t been completed yet .\nthe first horse racing track in the united states was built in 1665 in new york , and more than 300 were constructed over the next 200 - plus years . in the 1890s , a wave of anti - gambling sentiment shook the horse racing establishment .\nbookmaking was banned and pari - mutuel betting was adopted . that meant all bets were placed in a pool , and after the track took its commission , the remaining pool of money was shared among winners .\nspokane\u2019s playfair race course , started in 1901 when the land was also the county fairgrounds , was a modest operation compared to glamorous venues in california , kentucky and new york .\nalthough the fairgrounds moved to a site bounded by havana street and broadway avenue around 1935 , playfair continued to provide many hours of enjoyment to spokane racing fans who accessed the land \u2013 bounded on three sides by railroad tracks \u2013 using an underpass off main street and altamont .\nthe track struggled through the 1990s , partly because of the proliferation of other gambling options , such as card rooms , bingo halls , casinos and the lottery . the last race at the track was in december 2000 .\nthe city of spokane purchased playfair in 2004 , possibly for a new sewage plant . but the plant went elsewhere and the undeveloped land passed into private hands in 2014 .\nthe underpass at altamont was closed when playfair ended its run , complicating access to the site . the developers went to court and got it reopened . but at just over 11 feet , it\u2019s too low to allow large trucks through .\nrecently , stone\u2019s company privately funded the rebuilding of ferry street as an arterial through the development . commercial trucks can now get into and out of the commerce park without going through the altamont underpass . at the ribbon cutting for the street project july 11 , stone told the spokesman - review , \u201ci am proud of what we are doing . \u201d\na new arterial route on altamont street and ferry avenue opened tuesday , serving the growing industrial area in east spokane .\nthe roadway swings under a union pacific railroad underpass on altamont and turns east to eventually connect with freya street and at a traffic light at alki avenue .\nthe roadway includes two warning systems for loads too tall to fit under the 11 - foot - 2 - inch underpass . they are the first warning systems of their kind in spokane county , officials said .\nthe warning system uses laser beams and led flashing lights to warn drivers of tall trucks that they are going to crash if they go through the underpass .\nthe roadway with curbs and sidewalks winds through the site of the former playfair horse race track , which is being redeveloped as the 40 - acre playfair commerce park .\nlawrence b . stone , president of the stone group of companies , said the road was constructed with all private money from his company holdings .\nstone threw a big party to cut the ribbon for the new street , supplying box lunches and shaved ice treats , with a backdrop of rock music . several hundred people attended .\n\u201ci am proud of what we are doing , \u201d he said in an interview .\nstone said he had to convince the state department of transportation to preserve the altamont interchange on interstate 90 and then get city officials to let him use the underpass just north of sprague avenue .\nhe said the altamont underpass will preserve access in east spokane from north to south when trains might be blocking grade crossings from napa to park road , including freya .\njim hanley , an owner of acme tv home and office at the tin roof , said the street marks \u201ca significant improvement in east central\u201d spokane .\nthe city , under then - mayor jim west , bought the defunct race track property in 2004 for $ 6 . 3 million as a possible location for a new sewer plant , but that was before county officials chose an old stockyard site along freya to the east for the new plant .\nthe taxable property value of the park is $ 40 million , he said .\nthe extension of altamont provides a new route for emergency vehicles , condon said .\nstone , who supports land stewardship , used ponderosa pines in the landscape strips along the new street .\nmike peterson , executive director of the lands council , said playfair commerce park is a good example of urban infill that makes use of existing infrastructure .\ndozens of industrial and office parks throughout the spokane area have an inventory mix of available space ready for move - in , as well as bare land ready for development .\noptics are just a few of the available amenities . major tenants include inland empire distribution systems , spokane industries , fastenal inc . , and spokane packaging .\ncheney industrial and commerce park : the city of cheney worked with cb richard ellis ( cbre ) to conduct an independent evaluation of the cheney industrial and commerce park . following that evaluation , cbre certified the complex as ready for development . located on 38 acres inside cheney , the park has in place high - speed fiber optics , as well as all other utilities . all environmental testing has been completed , and approvals are in place for conforming buildings . allpack container east llc is located in cheney ' s park .\ncentral business park : with more than 500 , 000 square feet of floor space , this spokane valley park has a mix of available floor space , build - to suit opportunities , and open yard space . major tenants include pepsi and empire cold storage .\ndeer park business and industrial center : infrastructure improvements are underway and the first two tenants have committed to build on this 14 - parcel , 140 - acre project , located 15 miles north of spokane .\nlocated in spokane valley with office , retail and flex space available . major occupants include purcell systems , american tire distributors , and southern wine & spirits .\nlocated in spokane valley , natural language software company next it corp . is developing a 44 , 000 - square - foot headquarters building and plans to move its operations there later this year . the park has a total of 350 , 000 square feet of office space and a number of build - to - suit sites .\nlocated five blocks north of the central busines district , five minutes from i - 90 , and ten minutes from spokane airport . four buildings host tenants such as pitney - bowes and ecova .\nspokane international airport business park : distribution , offices and light manufacturing are the industries represented at commercial property surrounding spokane international airport .\nin addition to existing buildings available for lease , nine real estate areas are designated for future development through third party development or build - to - suit .\niron bridge office campus : twenty - three acres close to downtown , located on the spokane river and centenial trail in the university district . space for lease and nine acres of land with completed utilities and infrastructure for buildings iv and v . tenants include paml , state farm , and delta dental of washington ."]}
{"id": 54631, "summary": [{"text": "parvathy mills limited or parvathi mills limited is a textile manufacturing company owned by the national textile corporation ( ntc ) situated in kollam city , india .", "topic": 23}, {"text": "the company was founded in 1884 .", "topic": 32}, {"text": "the land was owned by the kerala state textile corporation at that time , and later was handed over to the ntc .", "topic": 14}, {"text": "the company has 120 employees , six of which are ntc staffers and 17 are casual workers .", "topic": 16}, {"text": "the plant has been shut down since 2008 pending modernisation . ", "topic": 25}], "title": "parvathy mills limited", "paragraphs": ["the tharisappalli copper plates ( 849 ad ) are a copper - plate grant issued by the king of . . . indian rare earths limited ( irel ) \u00b7 kerala minerals and metals ltd . ( kmml ) . . . parvathy mills limited \u00b7 united electrical industries limited ( unilec ) .\nthe ntc planned to privatize parvathy mills in 2005 . the plant was added by the board for industrial and financial reconstruction who had listed it for revival in 2002 . the plan was dropped after protests by the parvathy mills workers union . [ 5 ]\nshri uma parvathy textile mills private limited is an unlisted private company incorporated on 19 february , 2007 . the registered office of the company is at 51 , rajaji street lakshmipuram post theni district chennai , tamil nadu .\nms . lakshmi said that since there was no production at parvathy mills , the issue of wage revision would have to be taken by the union cabinet . she said she would bring the issue to the attention of the cabinet . casual workers of parvathy mills were being paid a wages of only rs . 135 a day .\nprivacy policy - terms of use \u00a9 1999 - 2017 infocom network limited . all rights reserved .\nmar 21 , 2016 . . . dmitry nadtochiy , general manager , asia minerals , hong kong . . . limited number of complimentary delegate passes are available to steel mills .\na turning point in the trade union history of coimbatore was when 15 mills including kaleeswara mills , pankaja mills and cambodia mills were declared sick units in 1967 . the workers protested the mismanagement of the mills that led to their decline . over 5 , 000 workers were imprisoned and the strike led to the formation of the tamil nadu textile corporation , which took over the mills .\nthe movement in coimbatore was spearheaded by parvathy krishnan and other leaders , which laid the foundation for the central government to draft a bill in 1974 and form the national textile corporation ,\nsays arumugam .\nparvathi mills ltd was registered at registrar of companies ernakulam on 21 january , 1957 and is categorised as company limited by shares and an non - govt company . parvathi mills ltd ' s corporate identification number ( cin ) is u24304kl1957plc001728 and registeration number is 001728 .\nestimation in the frequency domain , this approach is limited to linear equations of motion with constant coefficients .\nmeasures to revive the national textile corporation ( ntc ) - owned parvathy mills in kollam city got a fresh boost with union minister of state for textiles panabaka lakshmi visiting the company on friday .\npresident of the citu - affiliated parvathy mills workers union n . padmalochanan said the litigation issue coming in the way of the company\u2019s revival was only a lame excuse given by the union minister .\ndigvijay textile mills compound , dr . babasaheb ambedkar road , kalachowki , mumbai - 400033 .\nkollam : the pro - utuc parvathy mills workers union has urged the central government to drop moves aimed at privatising the national textiles corporation ( ntc ) managed parvathy mills at kollam . at a press conference here recently , union president n . k . premachandran , mp , and general secretary philip k . thomas said that the board for industrial and financial reconstruction had , in 2002 , included mill in the revival list .\nparvathi mills ltd is involved in activity and currently company is in not available for efiling status .\nand subsequent fatigue analysis to calculate the life expended on the life - limited components . to assess the potential benefit of\nin transcranial magnetic stimulation ( tms ) , which is currently very limited in commercial devices . approach we present a third generation\npresident of the utuc - affiliated quilon district textile workers union n . k . premachandran brought to the attention of the minister that the wage revision of other ntc mills should be made applicable to the workers of parvathy mills too . he said that the workers were still given wages based on a revision that came into effect 15 years ago .\nin transcranial magnetic stimulation ( tms ) , which is currently very limited in commercial devices . approach . we present a third generation\nchairman of the people\u2019s initiative kollamb . a . rajakrishnan inaugurating a dharna in front of the parvathy mills complex on wednesday demanding that the mill\u2019s land be made available for a medical college hospital in kollam . \u2014 photo : c . suresh kumar\nlmk resources ; lonmin ; matla colliery ; modikwa platinum mine ; nkomati . . . ; shell pakistan limited ; tharisa ; tullow developments pakistan . . . cisco ; crescent bahuman ltd ; crescent textile mills ltd ; chrest chemicals ; dcd dorbyl .\nthe gradual closure of the mills in the 1980s adversely impacted the unions . the classification and separation of the mills into four categories based on the spindle capacity in 1987 further affected the sector as more and more private mills reduced their spindle capacity and started to shift units to rural areas , where cheap labour could be employed on temporary contracts .\nin fact , the government was willing to spend any amount for the revival of parvathy mills . a technical feasibility study would be undertaken for the purpose . the ntc had prepared a standard model for the revival of the mills under its management . she said that steps would be taken to disburse the salary of parvathy mills workers promptly every month and the pending salary of the month of may 2012 would be given in a week\u2019s time . she said she was visiting the company at the invitation of n . peethambara kurup , mp . leaders of various trade unions submitted memoranda to the minister for the early revival of the company .\ntws systems private limited ( tofler ) 201 / 25 heritage city , m . g . road , gurgaon - 122002 ( cin : u72502dl2013ptc261372 )\nthe list included four other mills in the state and the revival programme was suggested based on a detailed study by the south indian textiles research organisation . according to the study , parvathy mills was financially and technologically viable . the ntc had reached an agreement with the financial institutions and the trade unions to revive the mill and an agreement was signed in march 2002 , mr . premachandran said .\nthe 16 acres owned by parvathi mills in the heart of the city which is under consideration has been tangled in administrative delays .\ntheni guru krishna textile mills private limited ' s annual general meeting ( agm ) was last held on 2015 - 09 - 23 . as per records from ministry of corporate affairs ( mca ) , this company ' s balance sheet was last filed on 2015 - 03 - 31 .\nthe characteristics of transcranial magnetic stimulation ( tms ) pulses influence the physiological effect of tms . however , available tms devices allow very limited adjustment of the pulse\nthe parvathy mills was closed down on november 26 , 2008 , for facilitating its modernisation programme . but no modernisation programme had taken place and production had not resumed . payment of salary too was irregular . the company has 97 permanent staff and six ntc staff apart from the 17 casual workers .\ndigvijay textile mills cloth shop , shop no . 17 to 21 , dr . babasaheb ambedkar road , kalachowki , mumbai - 400033 .\ndigvijay textile mills cloth shop , shop no . 41 & 42 , dr . babasaheb ambedkar road , kalachowki , mumbai - 400033 .\nrepresentatives from kollam along with organizations staged a dharna and march in february 2014 to try to obtain the parvathy mill land as the site for a government medical college .\nthe union government was committed to reviving all the textile mills managed by the ntc . measures were also being taken to ensure job security to the workers of these mills . the government would take all possible steps to develop the textile sector of the country , she said .\nparvathi mills ltd registered address on file is m c 94hospital road vadak kumbhagom quilon kozhikode kl 000000 in , kozhikode - 000000 , kerala , india .\nalong with many other mills in mumbai , coimbatore , ahmedabad , aurangabad , akola , nanded , naini , jaipur and udaipur , parvathy mill was slated for redevelopment and modernisation in 2007 [ 6 ] and 2012 . [ 7 ] to date these improvements have not taken place , and mill has been closed since 2008 . [ 8 ] [ 2 ]\ntharisa minerals is a european - headquartered mining and metallurgical . . . process control training in crusher , raw mill , coal mill , kiln and cement mills .\nmonitoring and assess the potential benefits of extending the retirement intervals of life - limited components , thus reducing the operator ' s maintenance and replacement costs . both techniques involve indirect determination of loads using measured flight\nall companies \\ all directors \\ all trademarks \\ import export data about us \\ faq \\ privacy policy \\ terms of use \\ refunds & cancellation \\ contact us \u00a9 2013 zauba technologies & data services private limited . all rights reserved .\noct 15 , 2015 . . . the firm ' s tharisa mine in south africa produced . 295 , 200t of . . . chinese steel mills have cut silico - manganese tender prices for october .\nafter interacting with trade union leaders attached to the company , ms . lakshmi said the union government was prepared to revive parvathy mills . \u201ceven funds are not a hurdle to the revival of the company , \u201d she said . at the same time a litigation pending in the high court pertaining to the modernisation of the company was hampering the programme of the government to revive the company . once the litigation was over , the company would be revived , she said .\nthe recent nurses\u2019 strike in a city hospital was almost a throwback to the past . however , that the strike was limited to one hospital and that major trade unions were not involved in it itself revealed how much the city\u2019s political culture had changed .\nparvathi mills ltd ' s annual general meeting ( agm ) was last held on n / a and as per records from ministry of corporate affairs ( mca ) , its balance sheet was last filed on n / a .\nworking class politics emerged in coimbatore in 1930s and \u201940s , when the workers of textile mills in the city began to demand better wages and working conditions . the first trade union in the city , coimbatore mill workers union , was formed in 1937 .\nthose days , special overseers armed with whips were posted in mills to ensure that employees work for at least 16 hours daily without rest ,\nsays m arumugam , cpi mla from valparai .\naug 4 , 2014 . . . mdm engineering group limited is a minerals process and project management company focused on the mining . . . . . petra diamonds \u2013 cullinan mill upgrade phase 1 . . . . . . kalagadi manganese and us $ 381 394 from tharisa .\nparvathi mills ltd ' s corporate identification number is ( cin ) u24304kl1957plc001728 and its registration number is 1728 . its email address is and its registered address is m c 94hospital road vadak kumbhagom quilon kozhikode kl 000000 in , - , .\nmar 20 , 2015 . . . sunola oil mills ( pty ) ltd . 0 . 810275 . . . super stone mining ( pty ) ltd . 0 . 747286 . . . superior low seam mining . 0 . 799404 .\nis a private limited company incorporated on 20 / 01 / 2005 and is 13 years 5 months 19 days old . it is classified as indian non - government company and is registered at roc - chennai . its authorized share capital is rs . 30000000 and its paid up capital is rs . 24900000 .\nmembers of the people\u2019s initiative kollam ( pik ) staged a dharna in front of the national textile corporation ( ntc ) - owned parvathi mills complex , near chinnakada , in the city on wednesday demanding that the land housing the mill should be used for productive purposes .\njul 23 , 2013 . . . rolling mills ( bhp billiton ltd . , 2011b , p . 4 ; 2012 , p . 4 ) . antimony . . . . . increase chromite concentrate capacity at the tharisa mine to 1 . 7 mt / yr from . . .\n- ( 1 . ) the petitioner was a worker of parvathy mills , kollam . he is aggrieved that the labour court , kollam upheld the order of the management passed in disciplinary proceedings and confirmed the dismissal of the petitioner along with 9 others in exhibit p6 award . ( 2 . ) the charge against the petitioner was that in the course of an illegal strike he , along with others tried to push a big godrej steel almirah on to an officer of the mills where he was working and that if no one had blocked the almirah it would have fallen on the officer with fatal results . it was also alleged that the petitioner at the time was in drunken condition . ( 3 . ) after due enquiry , the enquiry officer confirmed the fact that as alleged in the charge , the said incident did took place and it was thereupon that the management imposed punishment of dismissal from service which ultimately resulted in the impugned order . ;\njan 21 , 2013 . . . inside mining jan 2013 edition | is a digital publishing platform . . . prestigious projects 2012 / 2013 \u2022 kolomela \u2022 tharisa \u2022 cullinan . . . . . . for this , adaptations to the plant would include the incorporation of mills , rolls . . .\ncolonoscopy is generally tolerated , some patients regarding the procedure as unpleasant and painful and generally performed with the patient sedated and receiving analgesics . the effect of sedation and analgesia for colonoscopy is limited . aromatherapy is also applied to gastrointestinal endoscopy to reduce procedural anxiety . there is lack of information about aromatherapy specific for colonoscopy . in this study , we aimed to performed a randomized\ncoimbatore used to be an active sphere for workers movements and protests . a few decades back even the normal kitchen talk in households would be about the textile mills and the problems of the workers . there was a high level of awareness in the society especially among the middle class ,\nsaid cr bijoy , city - based social activist .\nnaturally , mill workers formed the fulcrum of trade unions in the city followed by employees of garment units and mechanical manufacturing units that were booming sectors . the city\u2019s trade union leaders and activists like jeevanandam , k n sinnayan , n k krishnan , parvathy krishnan , a subramaniam , u k vellingiri and p s chinnadurai were nationally known . intuc , aituc and hms dominated unions until the dmk came into the picture in the 1960s .\nparvathi mills ltd is a public incorporated on 21 january 1957 . it is classified as non - govt company and is registered at registrar of companies , ernakulam . its authorized share capital is rs . 2 , 500 , 000 and its paid up capital is rs . 1 , 100 , 000 . it is inolved in manufacture of man - made fibers [ this class includes manufacture of artificial or synthetic filament and non - filament fibers . ]\nthis article describes new developments in an incremental , robot - based sheet metal forming process ( roboforming ) for the production of sheet metal components for small lot sizes and prototypes . the dieless kinematic - based generation of the shape is implemented by means of two industrial robots , which are interconnected to a cooperating robot system . compared to other incremental sheet forming ( isf ) machines , this system offers high geometrical design flexibility without the need of any part - dependent tools . however , the industrial application of isf is still limited by certain constraints , e . g . the low geometrical accuracy . responding to these constraints , the authors introduce a new architectural setup extending the current one by a superordinate process\nhowever , the ntc management failed to implement its provisions , mr . premachandran alleged .\ninstead , the ntc began moves to privatise the mill and invited tenders for the purpose .\ncopyright \ufffd 2005 , the hindu . republication or redissemination of the contents of this screen are expressly prohibited without the written consent of the hindu\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nthe district administration is also eyeing the land near ashramam guest house for the project despite protests from the people . picture for representational purpose\nkollam : the continuing delay in identifying land has been keeping the ambitious medical college project in the district in limbo .\nthe district administration is also eyeing the land near ashramam guest house for the project despite protests from the people .\na high - 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[ 4 ]\nvalued at more than rs . 4 billion ( us $ 64 million ) as per the market value of 2014 .\n, administrative delays in deciding on a site and obtaining land continue to delay the start of construction of the new college .\nthis page was last edited on 5 may 2018 , at 02 : 12 .\nbasis of this page is in wikipedia . text is available under the cc by - sa 3 . 0 unported license . non - text media are available under their specified licenses . wikipedia\u00ae is a registered trademark of the wikimedia foundation , inc . wiki 2 is an independent company and has no affiliation with wikimedia foundation .\nthe total paid - up capital is inr 0 . 00 . the company has no reported secured loans .\ndetails of its last annual general meeting are not available . the company is yet to submit its first full - year financial statements to the registrar .\nan industry snapshot that provides first feel of the industry . the report focuses on market landscape , demand drivers , major players and recent developments . ideal for investors , businesses and consultants . delivery time : 1 working day ( mon - fri ) learn more view sample\n* prices are exclusive of taxes . * working hours : 9am - 6pm ( mon - fri )\nall trademarks , service marks , trade names and logos appearing on the site are the property of their respective owners .\nno . 1 , main road , ii stage rajaji nagar , opp . varalakshmi nursing home , bangalore - 560010 .\n160a - 160b , sri ram nagar g . t . road , shahdara , delhi - 110032\nbapu bazar , shop . no . 83 , bapu , bazar , jaipur - 302003\nudaipur , darshan pura , opp . m . b . college , udaipur - 313001\nm . g . road , pallimukku , near medical trust hospital , ernakulum , cochin - 682 016 . kerala state\nmunicipal shopping complex , near ksrtc bus stand , kannur \u2013 670 002 . kerala\nshop no . 33 , public utility building , m . g . road , bangalore \u2013 560 001 .\n1st floor , eastern block , corporation shopping complex , jaya nagar , bangalore - 560 011 .\nanu shiva , no . 2911 , khade bazaar , belgaum - 590 002 .\nk . s . rao road , ganapathy temple road , mangalore - 575 001 .\nlig 152 , khb colony 2nd stage , kuvempu nagar , near mega medicals , mysore - 570 023 .\n43 , corporation building , r . s . puram , d . b . road , coimbatore - 641 002 .\n1 / 3 , main bazaar , 12th block , neyveli - 607 803 .\n2 - b , bharathy road , pudupalayam , cuddalore - 607 001 . south arcot district .\nshivneri bldg . , dadasaheb phalke road , dadar ( east ) mumbai - 400014 .\ntata mill administrative bldg . , first floor , dadar ( east ) , mumbai - 400014 .\ntata mill administrative bldg . , ground floor , dadar ( east ) , mumbai - 400014 .\n159 , gun foundry road , opp . state bank of hyderabad , hyderabad \u2013 500 001 .\n34 / 35 , padmawati devishop comp . opp . nyay mandir , baroda - 1\nshop no . 2 , shakuntal community hall near bharat electrical co . ltd ram nagar , pashan , pune 411021\n| state = collapsed : { { kollam | state = collapsed } } to show the template collapsed , i . e . , hidden apart from its title bar\n| state = expanded : { { kollam | state = expanded } } to show the template expanded , i . e . , fully visible\ntext is available under the creative commons attribution - sharealike license ; additional terms may apply . by using this site , you agree to the terms of use and privacy policy . wikipedia\u00ae is a registered trademark of the wikimedia foundation , inc . , a non - profit organization .\nerror . page cannot be displayed . please contact your service provider for more details . ( 6 )\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nin september 2012 , tharisa minerals ( pty ) ltd . had nearly completed its new . . . . . ore from mapochs was consumed in highveld ' s steel mill at . witbank ; the . . .\nthe tharisa mine is located in south africa ' s north . . . fieldstone acted as financial advisor to tharisa . the city . . . . . plant in the kostrzyn paper mill plant , poland .\ntharisa is a european headquartered integrated resource group . we are uniquely positioned incorporating mining , processing , beneficiation , marketing , sales . . .\ngail , aupa and rebecca after their meeting at tharisa mine today . planning the way forward for level 2 skills programmes for our learners on the plant .\nmill products and scrap , which account for a significant amount of chromium in u . s . trade . . . . . . . urltoken minerals . pdf . ) clark , jonathan . . .\nrelative abundance of minerals present in sarm 146 . mineral . abundance . . . using a ball mill . the sample was then . . . . samancor wcm . tharisa mining .\nafter years working in resource industry , primarily mineral processing , armed with in - depth engineering knowledge . . . . tharisa mine vertical fine grinding mill .\nreadymixed concrete delivered to tharisa mine ' s r1bn chromite and platinum . . . sag mill one base , followed by two pours of 687 m\u00b3 and 715 m\u00b3 for the sag mill . . .\njun 10 , 2016 . . . mill throughput performing at nameplate design capacity of 400 ktpm ; . . . the tharisa mine is unique in that it mines multiple mineralised layers . . .\nthe group owns the tharisa mine through tharisa minerals , a subsidiary of the . . . state production levels of reef mining , mill through put and pgm production .\ntharisa plc released its interim results for the six months ended 31 march 2016 . & nbs . ; . . . jubilee platinum ' s progress update at dilokong chrome mine . . . . . . royal bafokeng platinum ' s mill shutdown causes marginal effect on quarter results .\napr 25 , 2016 . . . modern mining is a leading mining and construction magazine covering the african mining . . . this phase one expansion will lift mill capacity from 8 000 t / d to 12 000 t / d while . . . tharisa , south africa ' s only pgm and chrome co - producer , reports it . . .\nnov 24 , 2009 . . . deswik technologies is please to announce the receipt of a purchase order from tharisa minerals for a deswik500 mill for their brits pge . . .\nmay 3 , 2012 . . . smelting , refining , mine closure and reclamation and mine and tailings management . we also . . . . . . basic engineering for tharisa ' s new ferrochrome smelter in china . . . . add a fourth ball mill , flash flotation and tailings .\ntharisa plc owns 74 % of an operating chrome concentrate / pgm mine in the bushveld . . . . . oble stamford showed its support for mill river park and greenway , .\njun 13 , 2016 . . . tharisa minerals , the first mining group to list on the main market of the london stock exchange in five years , has reported a rise in margins . . .\nregistration number of the company is 55188 . u17111tn2005ptc055188 is the corporate identification number ( cin ) of this company . its registered address is 207 - b , theni district , tamil nadu , 625531 .\nthe company is involved in blended cotton yarn , spinning ( not charkha ) , cotton yarn , spinning ( not charkha ) , preparation of cotton fiber including blended cotton , spinning of cotton fiber including blended cotton , yarn of blended cotton , spinning ( not charkha ) , yarn of cotton , spinning ( not charkha ) .\ndirectors of this company are thathaya krishnasamy srinivasan , rajasekar subbiah , thathaya krishnasamy ponraj and ramasamy thathaiah krishnasamy .\ndetailed market data provided by connect2india helps its user get a deeper and better insight of specfic product of its choice .\nwe ensure safe and easy trade by mitigating risks in international business through our inspection services .\ncoimbatore : their memory is a bit hazy as they go back in time to reflect on the days when coimbatore was synonymous with workers\u2019 movements and struggles for securing the rights of the men and women , who made the spindles spin and earn the city its title of the manchester of south india .\ndisappointment is evident in the tone and body language of the trade union leaders of the past as they admit to the decline of the workers movements over the years . they concede that the working class itself has undergone drastic transformation post - 1990s , and that the trade union movements have either reached a point of stagnation or have slowly dissolved in a market - dominated system that offers minimum space for dissent or activism from the workers .\nvery few leaders from those days are alive today . we all shared a common dream of strengthening the working class and their basic rights , \u2019 says 72 - year - old uk vellingiri , cpm leader and a former mla .\nvellingiri recollects the five - and - half month - long strike at the lakshmi machine works unit in coimbatore when 400 workers were imprisoned for 22 days in 1977 . the agitation was triggered when the management decided to terminate two permanent employees .\nmgr intervened to resolve the crisis . his labour minister s raghavanandam personally asked us to withdraw the strike . we carried on till the workers were reinstated ,\nsays vellingiri .\nthe sumangali scheme and the deployment of temporary workers adversely affected the sector as managements could easily keep them under check and even gag them if they dared to raise their voice ,\nsays a subramaniam , four - time president , hind mazdoor sabha .\nthe 1990s saw a major shift in the economy that led to the growth of the service sector . industrial employment declined and so did the industrial working class . the entry of new forms of contractual employment demolished old notions of working class solidarity and consciousness . the new corporate culture hardly offered space for socialisation centred on trade unions and the lower orders of labour were increasingly constituted of migrant workers drawn from even northern states , who were put up in camps .\njeni whalan ,\ndealing with disgrace : addressing sexual exploitation and abuse in un peacekeeping . ( international peace institute , august 2017 )\nthe foreign exchange of hate : idrf and the american funding of hindutva ( 2002 , sabrang communications & publishing pvt . ltd , india , and south asia citizens web , france )\n. a system is implemented to demonstrate the approaches . the implementation reveals that the proposed approaches are effective , such that the abnormal\u00e2\u0080\u00a6\n( amu ) has been described to be high in pig production . although farmers are aware of the high\nghosh , soumyadip ; hosking , jonathan r . ; natarajan , ramesh ; subramaniam , shivaram ; zhang , xiaoxuan\nin an emerging smart energy grid using time - dependent dynamic pricing incentives . the daily load is modeled as time - shifted , but cost - differentiated and substitutable , copies of the continuously - consumed electricity resource , and a consumer - choice prediction model is constructed to forecast the corresponding intra - day shares of total daily load according to this model . this is embedded within an optimization framework for managing the daily electricity\n. a series of transformations are employed , including the reformulation - linearization technique ( rlt ) to obtain a mixed - integer programming ( mip ) model representation of the resulting nonlinear optimization problem . in addition , various regulatory and pricing constraints are incorporated in conjunction with the specified profit and capacity utilization objectives .\ntechnology , identify barriers to technology adoption , and explore firm owner perception of risk . industry use of the following technologies was described : wet methods , respiratory protection , pole sanders , ventilated sanders , and low - dust joint compound . a survey instrument composed of both likert - type scaled items and open - ended items was developed and administered by telephone to the census population of the owners of member firms of trade associations : finishing contractors association and association of the wall and ceiling industries . of 857 firms , 264 interviews were completed . along with descriptive statistics , results were analyzed to examine effects of firm size and union affiliation on responses . responses to open - ended items were analyzed using content analysis procedures . firm owners rated the risk of dust to productivity and customer satisfaction as low - moderate . half rated the dust as having some impact on worker health , with higher impacts indicated by owners of small firms . among the available\ntechnologies , respiratory protection was used most frequently . several barriers to implementation of the more effective\nfunctions of each of 50 20 - sec epochs . the analysis of each epoch yielded five distinct plotted\ndevices allow the left hand to generate vertical translation , direct lift , or pitch - pointing commands that are decoupled from those of the right hand . attention is given to the\npatterns obtained for decoupled normal flight , air - to - air gun engagement decoupled maneuvering , and decoupled air - to - surface bombing run maneuvering .\nautomata are an extension of finite stata automata , with some additional features ( e . g .\nautomata are expressive enough to model security requirements of real - world applications ; at the same time , they are simple enough to be statically amenable , e . g . they can be model - checked against abstractions of program\ndempsey , paula j . ; handschuh , robert f . ; delgado , irebert r .\nmonitoring system data when detecting rotorcraft transmission health . six gear sets were tested in the nasa glenn spiral bevel gear fatigue rig . damage was initiated and progressed on the gear and pinion teeth . damage progression was measured by debris generation and documented with inspection photos at varying torque values . a contact fatigue analysis was applied to the gear design indicating the effect temperature , load and reliability had on gear life . results of this study illustrated the benefits of combining hums data and actual\ndempsey , paula j . ; handschuh , robert f . ; delgado , irebert , r .\nmonitoring system data when detecting rotorcraft transmission health . three gear sets were tested in the nasa glenn spiral bevel gear fatigue rig . damage was initiated and progressed on the gear and pinion teeth . damage progression was measured by debris generation and documented with inspection photos at varying torque values . a contact fatigue analysis was applied to the gear design indicating the effect temperature , load and reliability had on gear life . results of this study illustrated the benefits of combining hums data and actual\nidentification problem of general discrete time , nonlinear , multiple input / multiple output dynamic systems with gaussian white distributed measurement errors is considered . the knowledge of the system parameterization was assumed to be known . concepts of local\nvari - ant of the general lotka - volterra model for interspecific competition . the variant described the emergence of one subpopulation from another as a . . . distribut ion unlimited . i & . arstract ( maumunw2o1 a unified arioroximation framework for\nestimation in general linear poe models has been completed . . . unified approximation framework for\nestimation in general linear pde models . this framework has provided the theoretical basis for a number of\n( acc ) or collision warning systems , is increasingly becoming a part of everyday driving . these systems are not perfect though , and the driver has to be prepared to reclaim\nin situations very similar to those the system easily handles by itself . this paper uses a questionnaire answered by 130 acc users to discuss future research needs in the area of driver assistance systems . results show that the longer drivers use their systems , the more aware of its limitations they become . moreover , the drivers report that acc forces them to take\n. copyright \u00e2\u00a9 2011 elsevier ltd and the ergonomics society . all rights reserved .\nhospital - acquired infection often occurs because of lapses in accepted standards of practice on the part of health care personnel . the aim of this study is to attract attention on poor hospital infection\npractice in venepuncture and use of tourniquets and emphasize the importance of hand hygiene . overall compliance with hygiene during\nmeasures was evaluated . according to the questionnaire , only 26 . 9 % of respondents always washed their hands both before and after venepuncture . in the second step of the study , based on direct observation , hands were washed both before and after venepuncture on only 41 ( 45 . 1 % ) occasions . failure to remove gloves after patient contact was observed on 23 . 1 % occasions . our survey reveals poor infection\nshin , jong - yeob ; wu , n . eva ; belcastro , christine ; bushnell , dennis m . ( technical monitor )\neffectiveness factors . the estimates are provided on - line by a two - stage kalman estimator . the inherent conservatism of the lpv design is reducing through the use of a scaling factor on the uncertainty block that represents the estimation errors of the effectiveness factors . simulations of the\nsystem with the on - line estimator show that a superior fault - tolerance can be achieved .\nintroduction over the last two decades , many studies have shown better long - term patency rates and survival in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting ( cabg ) with left internal mammary artery ( lima ) to the left anterior descending artery ( lad ) . world - wide , lima is accepted as the \u00e2\u0080\u0098gold standard\u00e2\u0080\u0099 for surgical revascularisation and its\nhas been steadily increasing . patients and methods between april 1997 and september 2001 , a total of 4406 consecutive patients underwent coronary artery bypass grafting with revascularisation to the left anterior descending artery . results of the study group , 4047 ( 91 . 8 % ) patients received lima to lad , leaving 359 ( 8 . 2 % ) who did not . six sub - groups of patients in whom lima\nwas significantly less were the elderly ( > 70 years of age ) , females , diabetics , patients having emergency cabg , poor left ventricular ( lv ) function ( ejection fraction [ ef ] < 30 % ) and patients with respiratory disease . conclusions although the current focus in the uk is on mortality rates , we believe that it will not be long before this will also include the incidence of major morbidity after cabg such as stroke , myocardial infarction ( mi ) , renal failure and sternal wound problems . we also believe that we should now consider lima\n( velocity of throw ) on changes in throwing pattern . sixty adult female throwers ( ages 20 - 26 years ) were randomly placed into one of four practice conditions : ( a ) scale up on velocity with no instruction , ( b ) maintain constant velocity with no\u00e2\u0080\u00a6\nthat minimizes a finite time quadratic performance index . the numerical scheme is particularly robust when it is applied to the\nlaw synthesis for systems with densely packed modes and where there is a high likelihood of encountering degeneracies in the closed loop eigensystem . this approach through the use of a accurate pade series approximation does not require the closed loop system matrix to be diagonalizable . the algorithm has been included in a\ncan prevent tire force saturation near tire force limit during cornering . simulations and test runs by the custom made four wheel drive in - wheel motor electric vehicle show that higher driving stability performance compared to the performance of the same vehicle without\nthere are reports suggesting that sensitivity to and tolerance of both clinical and experimental pain differ among ethnic groups . we examined self - rated pain score and morphine\nin 1034 women who underwent elective lower cesarian section ( lscs ) for their deliveries . data on pain scores and amount of total morphine use according to patient -\nanalgesia were collected every 4 hours . overall , lowest pain scores were recorded 12 hours after surgery and highest at 24 hours . morphine consumption was highest within the first 4 hours and lowest between 12 and 16 hours . there were statistically significant ethnic group differences in pain scores ( p = 1 . 7 x 10 ( - 7 ) ) and morphine\n( p = 2 . 8 x 10 ( - 15 ) ) between ethnic groups , with indians having the highest mean pain score and using the highest amount of morphine . the ethnic differences in pain score and morphine self - administration persisted after\nfor age , body mass index , and duration of operation . our findings of highly significant ethnic group difference in self - reported pain level and the amount of analgesia self - administered may have implications on optimal management of acute postoperative pain . inadequate management of pain after cesarian deliveries might affect the emotional well - being and physical recovery of patients and affect mother - child bonding .\ngroup and three treatment groups . each group was divided into five replicates as subgroups , comprising 12 quails each . dried brewing yeast ( saccharomyces cerevisiae ) was used at the levels of 1 . 5 % , 3 . 0 % and 4 . 5 % in the diets of the first , second and third treatment groups , respectively . soyabean meal was replaced with dried brewing yeast . the diets were formulated to be isocaloric and isonitrogenous . the experimental period lasted 18 weeks . dietary treatments did not significantly affect body weight , daily feed intake , daily protein intake , egg production , egg weight , feed efficiency , mortality , egg shell thickness , egg albumen index , egg yolk index , egg haugh unit , the percentages of egg shell , albumen and yolk , excreta moisture and small intestinal ph . inclusion of 3 % and 4 . 5 % dried brewing yeast in diets reduced egg yolk cholesterol concentration as mg per yolk and mg per g yolk ( p < 0 . 01 ) . blood serum cholesterol of groups fed diets with dried brewing yeast was significantly lower ( p < 0 . 01 ) than that of the\ngroup . feeding diets containing 3 . 0 % and 4 . 5 % dried brewing yeast resulted in significant increases ( p < 0 . 01 ) in blood serum levels of total protein , alanine aminotransferase at the end of the experiment . blood serum levels of uric acid , triglyceride , aspartate aminotransferase and alkaline phosphatase were not affected by dietary dried brewing yeast . it is concluded that dried brewing yeast can be used up to 4 . 5 % in the diets of laying quails without adverse effects on the measured\nsmart home has gained widespread attention due to its flexible integration into everyday life . pervasive sensing technologies are used to recognize and track the activities that people perform during the day , and to allow communication and cooperation of physical objects . usually , the available infrastructures and applications leveraging these smart environments have a critical impact on the overall cost of the smart home construction , require to be preferably installed during the home construction and are still not user - centric . in this paper , we propose a low cost , easy to install , user - friendly , dynamic and flexible infrastructure able to perform runtime resources management by decoupling the different levels of\n. this allows us to simplify the continuous updating and improvement , to reduce the maintenance effort and to improve residents\u2019 living and security . a first validation of the proposed infrastructure on a case study is also presented .\nsystems ( ics ) . the authors propose using the elements of the fog - computing concept to enhance the reliability function . the key idea of fog - computing is to shift computations to the fog - layer of the network , and thus to decrease the workload of the communication environment and data processing components . as for ics , workload also can be distributed among sensors , actuators and network infrastructure facilities near the sources of data . the authors simulated typical workload distribution situations for the \u00e2\u0080\u009ctraditional\u00e2\u0080\u009d ics architecture and for the one with fogcomputing concept elements\n. the paper contains some models , selected simulation results and conclusion about the prospects of the fog - computing as a means to enhance ics reliability .\ncastoe , t . a . ; gu , w . ; de koning , a . p . j . ; daza , j . m . ; jiang , z . j . ; parkinson , c . l . ; pollock , d . d .\ngradients of nucleotide bias and substitution rates occur in vertebrate mitochondrial genomes due to the asymmetric nature of the replication process . the evolution of these gradients has previously been studied in detail in primates , but not in other vertebrate groups . from the primate study , the strengths of these gradients are known to evolve in ways that can substantially alter the substitution process , but it is unclear how rapidly they evolve over evolutionary time or how different they may be in different lineages or groups of vertebrates . given the importance of mitochondrial genomes in phylogenetics and molecular evolutionary research , a better understanding of how asymmetric mitochondrial substitution gradients evolve would contribute key insights into how this gradient evolution may mislead evolutionary inferences , and how it may also be incorporated into new evolutionary models . most snake mitochondrial genomes have an additional interesting feature , 2 nearly identical\nregions , which vary among different species in the extent that they are used as origins of replication . given the expanded sampling of complete snake genomes currently available , together with 2 additional snakes sequenced in this study , we reexamined gradient strength and cr\nin alethinophidian snakes as well as several lizards that possess dual crs . our results suggest that nucleotide substitution gradients ( and corresponding nucleotide bias ) and cr\nis highly labile over the \u00e2\u0088\u00bc200 m . y . of squamate evolution , and demonstrates greater overall variability than previously shown in primates . the evidence for the existence of such gradients , and their ability to evolve rapidly and converge among unrelated species suggests that gradient dynamics could easily mislead phylogenetic and molecular evolutionary inferences , and argues strongly that these dynamics should be incorporated into phylogenetic models . pmid : 20215734"]}
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( stlt )\nspotlight innovation subsidiary celtic biotech iowa , inc . completes merger with celtic biotech ltd .\nspotlight innovation inc . : other events , financial statements and exhibits ( for . .\nspotlight innovation subsidiary celtic biotech iowa granted patent by the u . s . patent and trademark office\nmarch 13 , 2018 newly issued u . s . patent covers spotlight innovation\u2019s spinal muscular atrophy drug candidates\npress contact rene erickson spotlight innovation inc . 1 - 515 - 274 - 9087 corpcomm @ urltoken investor relations contact mike reysack spotlight innovation inc . 1 - 641 - 512 - 1035 investor . relations @ urltoken\nstlt stock price - spotlight innovation inc . stock quote ( u . s . : otc ) - marketwatch\npress contact rene erickson spotlight innovation , inc . 1 - 505 - 274 - 9087 corpcomm @ urltoken investor relations contact mike reysak spotlight innovation , inc . 1 - 505 - 274 - 9087 investor . relations @ urltoken\nceltic biotech iowa , inc . is a subsidiary of spotlight innovation , inc . additional information available at urltoken .\nspotlight innovation inc . ( otcmkts : stlt ) files an 8 - k other events item 8 . 01 other events .\nthe post spotlight innovation inc . ( otcmkts : stlt ) files an 8 - k other events appeared first on market exclusive .\nspotlight innovation does not currently have any hardcopy reports on annualreports . com . click the button below to request a report when hardcopies become available .\non june 20 , 2018 , spotlight innovation inc . issued a company overview that it plans to present to potential and existing investors . a copy of this company overview is furnished as exhibit99 . 1 hereto and is incorporated herein by reference . the company overview is also posted on spotlight innovation inc . ' s website at urltoken\nwest des moines , ia - - ( marketwired - jun 10 , 2014 ) - spotlight innovation , inc . ( otcqb : stlt ) today announced that effective june 4 , 2014 , celtic biotech iowa , inc . ( a subsidiary of spotlight innovation , inc . ) has completed a share exchange agreement with biopharmaceutical company celtic biotech ltd .\nspotlight innovation inc . today announced that it has formed a corporate partnership with university of iowa athletics that will provide ongoing radio and digital media visibility for the venodol brand . . .\npursuant to the share exchange agreement , celtic biotech ltd . is a subsidiary of celtic biotech iowa , inc . , and gains access to spotlight innovation ' s intellectual property commercialization and business development expertise .\nas of last trade , spotlight innovation inc ( stlt : qbb ) traded at 0 . 0245 , 29 . 63 % above the 52 week low of 0 . 0189 set on jul 05 , 2018 .\nspotlight innovation inc . is a pharmaceutical company . the company is focused on acquiring the intellectual property rights to therapeutics designed to address unmet medical needs . as of june 30 , 2017 , the company had four su\nurbandale , ia , april 18 , 2018 - - spotlight innovation inc . , a pharmaceutical company targeting rare , emerging and neglected diseases , today announced that company subsidiary celtic biotech iowa , inc . , reported . . .\nspotlight innovation , inc . is a bioscience company , which engages in acquiring the rights and license to proprietary technologies . it operate through its subsidiaries , which identifies and targets technology candidates including cancer drugs and treatment therapies . . .\nthe fact that we have always hungered for innovation is evident from the history of human kind . this hunger for progress also explains why innovation is the driving force behind economic growth . as innovation transforms the way we live , work and do business , what can we learn from organisations that are harnessing its power most effectively ?\nurbandale , iowa , aug . 16 , 2017 / prnewswire / - - spotlight innovation inc . ( stlt ) today announced that the company has entered into a sponsored research agreement with indiana university to support research directed by elliot androphy , m . d . , aimed at developing safe and effective drugs to treat patients with spinal muscular atrophy ( sma ) . dr . androphy is a member of spotlight innovation ' s scientific advisory board and a co - inventor of stl - 182 , the company ' s lead product candidate for sma . geoffrey laff , ph . d . , spotlight innovation ' s senior vice president of business development , commented ,\ndr . androphy is a prolific researcher and highly - respected thought leader .\nthe johnson family\u2019s commitment to innovation and frank lloyd wright\u2019s visionary design have gone hand in hand for nearly 80 years . at our campus , visitors can experience a rich history of exploration and innovation in architecture that has drawn increasing global interest .\ncris grunewald , president and ceo of spotlight innovation , said ,\nwe are extremely pleased to be moving forward with memcine pharmaceuticals ' innovative team and technology . memcine pharmaceuticals ' immunoplex technology has shown enormous potential with broad applicability in both infectious diseases and oncology immunotherapy . memcine pharmaceuticals ' mission directly supports spotlight innovation ' s goal of positively impacting the health and well - being of as many people as possible , and we look forward to furthering the development and fulfilling the promise of this exciting , potentially life - saving technology .\nunleashing the power of innovation within the organisation is ultimately the role of the ceo . recognising this , ceos are now taking personal responsibility for directing and inspiring innovation . they\u2019re creating leaders at every level and in every pocket of the organisation to make sure that innovation is not just viewed as the preserve of the chief information officer or research and development . our fast takes on talent innovation series explains that the most successful companies are those that create an environment \u2018where the ideas and innovations come from everyone\u2019 .\n/ prnewswire / - - spotlight innovation inc . ( otcqb : stlt ) announced today that its subsidiary celtic biotech iowa has received approval from the french national agency for the safety of medicines and health products ( ansm ) to commence part 2 of its phase i dose escalation safety study ,\nprevious global innovation 1000 studies have long confirmed that when it comes to innovation , it\u2019s not how much you spend , but how you spend it that matters . now it\u2019s also case that where you spend can help to determine your success . innovation could effectively lead to a transformative shake - up of the world order , as we know it \u2013 and it might happen sooner than we think .\nsaid tony vanden bush , phd , co - founder , co - inventor , director and chief scientific officer of memcine pharmaceuticals ,\nwe are excited to be working with spotlight innovation to move the immunoplex platform technology through development and toward clinical use for infectious disease prevention and personalized cancer immunotherapeutics .\norganisations must continually innovate if they want to drive rapid and profitable revenue growth . nearly half ( 43 % ) of executives surveyed by pwc for our breakthrough innovation and growth report said that innovation was a \u2018competitive necessity\u2019 for their organisation . what\u2019s more , the vast majority ( 93 % ) indicated that organic growth through innovation would be the biggest contributor to their organisation\u2019s revenue growth over the next five years .\nthe museum also will feature interactive exhibits tied to innovation , driven in part through a $ 10 million donation from urltoken founder jeff bezos . durbin was a bit mum on the plans for the bezos - backed \u201ccenter for innovation , \u201d which will open in the fall of 2013 .\nfrom lister\u2019s antiseptic system , to 3d printing organs to assist surgeons in planning complex operations , king\u2019s has contributed significantly to surgical and medical innovation .\na partial report preview for spotlight innovation inc is shown below . where indicated by\nyes ,\ncreditriskmonitor contains this information in its extensive database . to get access to the full report and learn more about creditriskmonitor ' s robust financial risk analysis and timely news service , request a personalized demo and free trial today .\nwest des moines , ia : spotlight innovation \u2013 a provider of solutions for healthcare - focused companies , has announced that its subsidiary celtic biotech iowa \u2013a developer of novel clinical trial - phase therapeutic products for the treatment of cancers and pain in humans has entered into an exclusive , world - wide ( excluding china ) license agreement .\nspotlight innovation , inc . provides solutions for healthcare - focused companies commercializing healthcare intellectual property developed by major centers of academia in the united states . the company focuses on identifying , validating and acquiring / cooperating with early stage companies developing healthcare technologies including pharmaceuticals , devices and equipment , diagnostic products and healthcare it . additional information available at urltoken .\nurbandale , iowa , july 11 , 2017 / prnewswire / - - spotlight innovation inc . ( stlt ) today announced that its subsidiary caretta therapeutics , llc , has engaged transmedia group to provide public relations support for venodol , a new over - the - counter , non - addictive alternative to opioid and steroidal analgesics that is tentatively scheduled to be available in the united states in summer 2017 .\nthe transmedia team ' s proven track record of generating consumer enthusiasm for products in the over - the - counter category makes them highly qualified to manage the product launch and to implement a product awareness strategy for venodol ,\nsaid john krohn , spotlight innovation ' s president and chief executive officer .\n, spotlight innovation ' s president and chief executive officer , said ,\nwe invested significant time and effort to advance our treatment paradigm using the results of part 1 . we are very pleased that our part 2 protocol was accepted and approved by ansm . this marks a significant milestone for crotoxin as it enters the next stage of clinical testing .\nmr . grunewald is president and ceo of spotlight innovation inc . he is an entrepreneur and financial executive with backgrounds in the healthcare and biotechnology sectors , private equity and investment banking . mr . grunewald has been involved in all stages of the commercialization of healthcare intellectual property developed by premiere research and development institutions . prior to spotlight innovation , mr . grunewald served as vice president with an institutional healthcare business incubator where he performed comprehensive operational roles in the formation and development of companies commercializing medical device , it service and therapeutic drug ip . mr . grunewald received a bachelor of science from iowa state university , and served as a united states marine topographical intelligence specialist , receiving extensive military intelligence training from the national geospatial - intelligence agency .\nthe university of cambridge has signed an agreement with one of china\u2019s largest universities to encourage innovation and entrepreneurship in one of china\u2019s fastest - growing high - tech clusters .\nspotlight innovation subsidiary caretta therapeutics\u2019 over - the - counter chronic pain relief product , venodol roll - on , is now available online at urltoken , urltoken and urltoken . venodol roll - on topical analgesic is formulated to provide long - lasting relief from chronic pain associated with inflammation , including joint pain , tendinitis , arthritis ( excluding osteoarthritis ) , and stubborn body aches .\nspotlight innovation , inc . is a bioscience company , which engages in acquiring the rights and license to proprietary technologies . it operate through its subsidiaries , which identifies and targets technology candidates including cancer drugs and treatment therapies for disease states , and drug and treatment therapies for infectious diseases . the company was founded on december 12 , 2013 and is headquartered in urbandale , ia .\nmr . cristopher grunewald , spotlight innovation ' s president and chief executive officer , said ,\nwe invested significant time and effort to advance our treatment paradigm using the results of part 1 . we are very pleased that our part 2 protocol was accepted and approved by ansm . this marks a significant milestone for crotoxin as it enters the next stage of clinical testing .\ncris grunewald , president and ceo of spotlight innovation , stated ,\nwe are creating and protecting value for crotoxin as we progress through clinical efficacy trials . the legal protection afforded by the exclusivity of a u . s . patent is an important component of our commercialization strategy for crotoxin , and a significant step in our value - building strategy for celtic biotech iowa .\ncompetition for talent helps to explain why innovation has become a truly global activity . our most recent global innovation 1000 research discovered that the overwhelming majority ( 94 % ) of the world\u2019s largest innovators carry out part of their research and development programmes abroad . innovation spending has boomed in china and india since 2008 and more r & d is now conducted in asia than in north america or europe . the research also found that businesses with a more global r & d footprint outperformed their less globalised competitors on a variety of financial measures .\nthe integration of science in to technology and in to healthcare has really improved patient care . i\u2019m pleased to say that king\u2019s has been at the forefront of some of that innovation .\nabout celtic biotech iowa inc . celtic biotech iowa inc . , a subsidiary of spotlight innovation inc . , has developed novel , clinical trial - phase therapeutic products for the treatment of cancers and pain in humans . derived from naturally specialized receptor - binding proteins , these products have the potential to reduce treatment costs , increase survivability , and improve the quality of life for cancer patients . additional information available at urltoken .\nwest des moines , ia - - ( marketwired ) - - 01 / 15 / 15 - - spotlight innovation inc . ( otcqb : stlt ) announces that its subsidiary celtic biotech iowa inc . has been granted u . s . patent entitled crotoxin administration for cancer treatment and pain relief . the invention relates to crotoxin compositions for intravenous administration and methods of use of crotoxin for the treatment of pain and / or for the treatment of neurologic and neuromuscular disorders .\nspotlight innovation inc . ( otcqb : stlt ) announces today that it completed the acquisition of a majority ownership in memcine pharmaceuticals inc . , located at the university of iowa research park in coralville , iowa . memcine pharmaceuticals is developing its immunoplex\u2122 vaccine platform technology , which is designed to use the body ' s own naturally occurring targeting system to deliver vaccine components to immune cells and stimulate a robust response . memcine pharmaceuticals has a licensing agreement for its technologies with the university of iowa .\npankaj chandak was awarded the british science association\u2019s lecture for agricultural , biological and medical sciences . you can book to attend the public lecture , entitled \u2018from kings to keyholes : surgical innovation in organ transplantation\u2019 , online at urltoken\nspotlight innovation inc . ( otcqb : stlt ) acquires and develops proprietary therapies to address unmet medical needs , with an emphasis on rare , emerging and neglected diseases . the company identifies in - licensing opportunities and manages product development through partnerships with universities , medical schools , contract research organizations ( cros ) , and contract manufacturing organizations ( cmos ) . at the appropriate stage of research and development the company will endeavor to pursue product commercialization opportunities including , but not limited to , out - licensing and strategic partnerships with industry leaders .\nseattle\u2019s history is very much tied to innovation , whether it\u2019s bill boeing\u2019s early aircraft or bill gates\u2019 early software . and those breakthrough technologies \u2014 as well as dozens of others \u2014 are on full display at seattle\u2019s new museum of history and industry .\ncristopher grunewald , president and ceo of spotlight innovation and director of celtic biotech iowa , said ,\nceltic biotech iowa ' s mission directly supports our goal of positively impacting the health and well - being of as many people as possible . celtic biotech ltd . ' s novel , development - stage cancer and pain therapeutic products for treatment in humans , derived from naturally specialized receptor - binding proteins , have the potential to reduce treatment costs , increase survivability , and improve the quality of life for cancer patients . we look forward to fulfilling their promise .\nspotlight innovation inc . , incorporated on may 11 , 2006 , is a pharmaceutical company . the company is focused on acquiring the intellectual property rights to therapeutics designed to address unmet medical needs . as of june 30 , 2017 , the company had four subsidiaries : celtic biotech iowa , inc . ( celtic iowa ) , caretta therapeutics , llc ( caretta ) , sma therapeutics , llc ( sma ) , and zika therapeutics , llc ( zika ) . it is focused on various diseases , including cancer , pain management , zika virus infection and spinal muscular atrophy .\nrecording and collecting the work of inventors has long been a mission of the smithsonian . the lemelson center of the national museum of american history documents , interprets , and disseminates information about invention and innovation , and fosters an appreciation for the central role invention and innovation play in the history of the united states . the national air & space museum explores the invention , history , science , and technology of aviation and space flight . the anacostia museum has a special exhibit : the real mccoy , african - american invention and innovation , 1619 - 1930 and the remembering gallery ' s exhibit : american inventors and inventions . here we examine a handful of famous amercan inventors , some like benjamin franklin , who are well known for their creations , others such as thomas jefferson , who are better known for other contributions .\ninnovation is about the application of new ideas , discoveries and inventions . at the university of cambridge , the recipe for success has been ingenuity and creativity , alongside the fundamental research that underpins these ideas , and combined with the constant exchange of ideas between academics and companies , governments and ngos .\nwest des moines , iowa , nov . 10 , 2016 / prnewswire / - - spotlight innovation inc . ( otcqb : stlt ) announced today that its subsidiary celtic biotech iowa has received approval from the french national agency for the safety of medicines and health products ( ansm ) to commence part 2 of its phase i dose escalation safety study , crotoxin in patients with advanced cancer using an intravenous route of administration . the ansm , a healthcare regulatory agency , acts on behalf of the french government to ensure patient safety . the clinical study will be conducted at piti\u00e9 - salp\u00eatri\u00e8re hospital in paris . noted french oncologist david khayat , md , phd , fasco , is the principal investigator .\nthe 15 - story research tower is the birthplace of some of the company\u2019s most iconic , trusted brands ; like raid\u00ae , glade\u00ae , pledge\u00ae and off ! \u00ae . while it hasn\u2019t been in active use for 30 years , the research tower still remains a visible reminder of the great spirit of innovation that continues to drive the company .\nurbandale , iowa , aug . 7 , 2017 / prnewswire / - - spotlight innovation inc . ( stlt ) , a pharmaceutical company targeting rare , emerging and neglected diseases , today announced that its subsidiary caretta therapeutics ' new over - the - counter chronic pain relief product , venodol roll - on , is now available for pre - order in the u . s . at venodol . com . venodol roll - on is a topical analgesic formulated to provide long - lasting relief from chronic pain associated with inflammation , including joint pain , tendinitis , arthritis ( excluding osteoarthritis ) , and body aches . in the coming months caretta therapeutics plans to introduce additional venodol product formats and to expand distribution to mass merchandise retailers through its master broker agreement with a premier global distribution brokerage firm .\nas far as innovative cultures go , it\u2019s hard to beat silicon valley right now . what distinguishes silicon valley firms from other companies is their ability to integrate their innovation strategies with their business strategies . these firms identify their customers\u2019 actual needs , figure out how to meet those needs and then get the necessary product or service to market as fast as possible .\ndue to the huge disruption that digital technology is bringing to every sector , innovation has to some extent become synonymous with digital transformation . pwc\u2019s report , industry 4 . 0 : building the digital enterprise , reveals that industrial and manufacturing companies are digitising every aspect of their businesses , from their product development and purchasing processes through to the way in which they serve their customers . they are investing around 5 % of their annual revenues to achieve this , spending us $ 907bn every year through to 2020 . but successful innovation isn\u2019t just about digital technology . as industry 4 . 0 explains , it also depends on an organisation\u2019s \u2018 digital iq \u2019 \u2013 how its people , processes and business model respond to opportunities in this era of rapid transformation .\ntoday , this patient - centered approach and spirit of innovation continues to drive ventana forward . it inspires us to continuously innovate pathology by improving laboratory efficiency and by generating new assays to address unmet medical needs . through the use of automation , laboratory turnaround times have decreased from several weeks to a few days . patients and their physicians spend less time waiting for results , and more time fighting the disease .\nspotlight innovation inc . , formerly american exploration corporation , is a bioscience company . the company is focused on acquiring the rights , through acquisition , license or otherwise , to various technologies . the company is engaged in identifying and targeting technology candidates , including cancer drugs and treatment therapies for various disease states ; drug and related treatment therapies for various infectious diseases , and other technology candidates . the company focuses on diseases that are rare , which are known as orphan diseases , or new or common but underserved , such as feline chronic kidney disease . as of december 31 , 2015 , the company had three subsidiaries : celtic biotech iowa , inc . , cdt veterinary therapeutics , inc . and memcine pharmaceuticals , inc . through its subsidiary , celtic biotech iowa , inc . , it develops a range of drug candidates , such as crotoxin , cardiotoxin , vrctc310 and crotamine . through its subsidiary , memcine pharmaceuticals , inc . , it offers immunoplex .\nleadership and culture are particularly important given that innovation is becoming more radical . our survey cited above , found that the way in which companies innovate is being transformed as ceos look for solutions that offer entirely new sources of revenue , rather than just better products . an example might be a soap powder manufacturer that decides to open up a chain of launderettes or an engine maker that moves from selling engines to charging users for running them .\non march 29 , 2016 , management of spotlight innovation inc . , with the approval of the board of directors concluded that the previously issued financial statements contained in the company ' s quarterly reports on form 10 - q for the quarters ended june 30 , 2014 , september 30 , 2014 , march 31 , 2015 , june 30 , 2015 and september 15 , 2015 and in the annual report on form 10 - k for the year ended december 31 , 2014 should no longer be relied upon because of an error in recording the value of intellectual property assets acquired in a transaction between the company and celtic biotech ltd . , an irish limited company , that closed on june 4 , 2014 . in the financial statements included in the forms 10 - q and form 10 - k for the prior periods , the company recorded intellectual property assets of $ 6 , 977 , 347 related to the transaction . a subsequent valuation report dated march 29 , 2016 indicated that the value that should have been recorded during the prior periods under generally accepted accounting principles should have been $ 415 , 579 .\nto foster innovation in storytelling , we identified the need to cultivate the tools necessary to deliver cross - media storytelling . one of the great advantages of leveraging cross - media and non - linear storytelling principles is the creation of multiple entry points to a particular subject or theme . selection of key emerging technologies allow us to bring attention to those entry points for multi - generational audiences . in addition , creating such methodologies through technology often provides the necessary hooks for media agencies to publicize or otherwise report stories involving themes and content that the museum is seeking to bring to the public\u2019s attention .\nin comparison to the in - gallery visitation , online engagement was mostly focused on a single platform . out of approximately 3 , 300 downloads , ios and android only made up 6 % and 3 % respectively . gear vr captured a niche audience 10 times larger than vr on ios and android . in early analysis , it appears that part of that outcome can be attributed to the number of apps available in the oculus store versus itunes or google play . in the month previous to the exhibition opening , there were only 300 apps available in the gear vr ( oculus vr , 2016 ) . weaving a better future was featured by oculus in an e - mail to its press contacts of new apps released . through leveraging an emerging platform , the opportunity to have a spotlight on the project resulted in finding an increased audience and more meaningful visitor experience .\nthe agreement focuses on developing and marketing a patent - pending invention related to the treatment of acute and chronic nephropathy , use of cardiotoxin for the treatment of chronic kidney disease ( ckd ) . animal studies have shown that cardiotoxin has the ability to inhibit the immune processes that damage the kidneys . this will help to reduce the level of proteinurea , serum creatinine and urea in chronic\nthis ckd therapy has shown the potential to improve kidney function in a variety of animal models , and we expect to see comparable effectivity as we move this therapy through the clinical trial process . for those people who have experienced kidney failure due to chronic kidney disease , there are currently only two options for treatment - - life - long dialysis or kidney transplant . we would hope that this therapy could be utilized to delay or stop the progression to dialysis or surgery , \u201d says dr . paul reid , president , celtic biotech iowa .\nby anthony g . dupree , cio and ciso , novitex enterprise . . .\nby jeffrey t pollock , vp - product management , oracle [ nyse : . . .\nby david pollino , deputy chief security officer , svp , bank . . .\ncopyright \u00a9 2018 cioreview . all rights reserved . contact | subscribe | advertise with us\nfor inquiries related to this message please contact support . for sales inquiries , please visit urltoken\nif you believe this to be in error , please confirm below that you are not a robot by clicking\ni ' m not a robot\nbelow .\nplease make sure your browser supports javascript and cookies and that you are not blocking them from loading . for more information you can review the terms of service and cookie policy .\n\u201cthere are no poisons , only poisonous doses . \u201d thus did paracelsus , the greatest of the alchemists , encapsulate an important piece of medical wisdom . in fact , that is only half the story , for many materials which are toxic at high doses , when used sparingly and directed at specific targets , are not merely harmless , but actually beneficial . plant poisons , from digitalis to curare , are routinely employed as drugs . and now it is the turn of animal toxins , as researchers examine venoms secreted by snakes and lizards , to see if they , too , might be turned into treatments .\nsnake venom , collected from farmed reptiles , has been used to make antisera for snake bites for decades by injecting it into mammals such as sheep and horses , and collecting the antibodies thus generated . making drugs from the venom itself , however , is a fairly new idea . but that is what stefan hailey of the university of delaware and his colleagues hope to do . in a paper published recently by toxicon , they report how a protein called eristostatin , which can be extracted from the venom of the asian sand viper , helps people\u2019s immune systems fight malignant melanoma . previous studies have shown that eristostatin stops melanoma cells colonising the liver and lungs in mice . dr hailey is trying to work out how this happens .\neristostatin\u2019s day job is to stop victims\u2019 blood clotting and thus plugging up damaged blood vessels after a bite . by increasing blood loss , it weakens victims . the molecule does this by glomming onto cellular fragments called platelets that are crucial to the process of clotting , thus disabling them . dr hailey hopes to make use of this tendency to encourage the immune system to attack melanoma cells . his idea requires eristostatin to be as attracted to cancer cells as it is to platelets .\ntwo observations suggest it could be . one is that eristostatin has a particular affinity for melanoma cells , which presumably have a protein on their surfaces that is similar to the one which attracts eristostatin to platelets . the other observation is that when eristostatin is attached to a cell\u2019s surface it attracts the attention of t - lymphocytes . these are immune - system cells whose job is to kill other body cells that have been infected with viruses , or which have turned cancerous . if melanoma cells could , in this way , be made especially attractive to t - lymphocytes , that might clear away the tumour completely .\ndr hailey and his colleagues used a technique called atomic - force microscopy to study the interactions between melanoma cancer cells and eristostatin . this technique allows the force required to pull the two apart to be measured precisely , to see whether there is a genuine attraction\u2014which he found that there is .\nif eristostatin does prove an effective means to treat cancer , it will join a growing stable of medicines derived from reptile toxins . tirofiban , for instance , is a modified version of another anticoagulant\u2014in this case from the venom of the african saw - scaled viper . it is given to people with angina , and also to those who have had heart attacks . exenatide is the synthetic form of a hormone called exendin - 4 that occurs naturally in the saliva of the gila monster , a venomous north american lizard . it works as a treatment for type - 2 diabetes because it increases insulin production in those whose blood - sugar levels are high . and captopril , a blood - vessel - relaxing agent widely used to treat hypertension , is based on teprotide , from brazilian arrowhead vipers , which helps the other toxins in the venom circulate quickly , and thus reach their targets rapidly .\nthere are other venom - based drugs in the pipeline , too . crotoxin , a protein from the south american rattlesnake , though not yet approved for use , may one day be employed to treat cancers . crotoxin seems particularly attracted to cancer cells . one portion of the molecule recognises a protein on the cell\u2019s membrane , and links to it . the other portion damages the membrane , triggering a mechanism called apoptosis which causes the cell to kill itself . celtic biotech , based in dublin , is running a series of tests using this molecule on cancer patients at the georges pompidou european hospital in paris . this year , celtic plans to try it on people with several different sorts of cancer , since the firm\u2019s researchers believe it should be effective on all solid tumours . if those trials are successful , though , they then plan to concentrate on lung cancer , the largest market .\nperhaps the most astonishing toxin - derived drug of all , however , is hannalgesin , which is made from king - cobra venom . kini manjunatha of the national university of singapore is developing this substance as a pain - relieving agent . he claims it is between 20 and 200 times more effective than morphine . moreover , unlike morphine , which is usually injected , hannalgesin can be taken by mouth . he is planning to run the first clinical trials at the end of 2013 or in early 2014 .\nvenom , then , is proving to be a trove of useful molecules . at a time when drug companies are struggling to develop new products , a novel source of raw materials that have been road - tested by natural selection , and merely need to be subverted from their original purposes rather than created afresh , must be welcome . it is not turning base metals into gold , as paracelsus and his kind once attempted . but as a transformation of matter , it is surely a far more valuable trick .\neach week , over one million subscribers trust us to help them make sense of the world .\npublished since september 1843 to take part in \u201ca severe contest between intelligence , which presses forward , and an unworthy , timid ignorance obstructing our progress . \u201d\nwe use cookies to personalise content , target and report on ads , to provide social media features and to analyse our traffic .\nan irish biotech company will this week begin human trials of a new cancer treatment derived from rattlesnake venom .\nceltic biotech , founded in 2003 by businessmen john reid and dr paul reid , has developed a treatment for advanced cancer from a powerful protein found in rattlesnake venom .\nthe company will this week begin testing the drug , now known as cb24 , on patients at the george pompidou university hospital , paris , under the supervision of consultant cancer specialist jacques medioni .\nceltic biotech expects the trials to last about a year . they are designed to highlight the therapeutic value and safety of the drug .\nthe irish company discovered a protein in rattlesnake venom that causes malignant cancer cells to self - destruct , a process known as cell death .\ntwo independent studies , by the us national cancer institute and university of texas md anderson cancer center , have confirmed the protein\u2019s anti - cancer properties .\nceltic biotech has been researching this for the last seven years and made a number of breakthroughs during that time . it has applied for a number of patents and highlighted its findings in scientific journals .\nformer assistant us surgeon general , dr roscoe moore jnr , who is on celtic biotech\u2019s scientific board of advisers , says that cb24 provides a \u201cpromising approach\u201d .\ndr paul reid has a degree in microbiology from trinity college dublin and a masters in neurobiochemistry from imperial college , london . john reid has a masters in management from trinity college dublin .\nthe company maintains its own colony of breeding rattlesnakes in the us . rattlesnakes are found throughout north america , from southern canada to mexico . they are responsible for more than 80 per cent of snake bite fatalities in the us , and the vast majority of snake bite injuries .\nhowever , they only attack when provoked and the bites are rarely fatal if treated quickly .\nabout one in four people in industrialised countries are likely to contract cancer within their lifetime . the world health organisation says that the disease killed about 7 . 8 million people in 2008 .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nan irish biotech company has developed a treatment for advanced cancer using a powerful protein found in rattlesnake venom and will begin human trials of the treatment this week , reports the irishtimes . celtic biotech , founded in 2003 by businessmen john reid and dr paul reid , discovered the protein , which causes malignant cancer cells to self - destruct , and has been researching the protein ' s anti - cancer properties for the last seven years . it has applied for a number of patents and has highlighted its findings in scientific journals .\nread more : belfast scientists make major breakthrough in prostate cancer fight megan malone set to receive all clear from cancer after u . s . treatment two independent studies , by the us national cancer institute and university of texas md anderson cancer center , have confirmed the protein ' s anti - cancer properties . celtic biotech will begin testing the drug known as cb24 on patients at the george pompidou university hospital in paris , under the supervision of consultant specialist jacques medioni . former assistant us surgeon general , dr roscoe moore jnr , who is on celtic biotech\u2019s scientific board of advisers , says that cb24 provides a \u201cpromising approach .\nan irish company is using four american diamondback rattlesnakes in a new clinical trial that will test snake venom as a treatment for cancer . the snakes , which hail from the albuquerque biopark , will be allowed to bite something and have their venom extracted humanely . the venom contains proteins that will be extracted and refined to target and kill cancer cells .\nsnake venom has long shown promise as a treatment for cancer , in a wide range of animal trials dating back several years . celtic biotech isolated a protein in a type of rattlesnake venom that causes malignant cancer cells to commit cell suicide . the company developed a venom - derived drug called cb24 and started testing it on humans at the end of october , working with patients at the george pompidou university hospital in paris . the trial is expected to last a year , and is designed to prove cb24 ' s safety and therapeutic value , according to celtic biotech .\nthe company has already tested it in mice and in human cell lines with great success . other institutions in the u . s . have independently verified cb24 ' s anti - cancer properties , the company says .\nthe four albuquerque diamondbacks were sent to the kentucky reptile zoo last week , according to the biopark . there , specially trained reptile curators will extract the snakes ' venom and ship it to paris .\nsnake venom is potent not only as a paralytic agent and neurotoxin but also as a cancer treatment , celtic biotech says \u2014 a little goes a long way . the protein is derived from crotoxin , which apparently has some targeting abilities as well as toxicity . this makes it particularly attractive as a cancer therapy , because it does not harm healthy tissues when it is administered properly . this could make it a useful alternative to other chemotherapies .\nceltic biotech has been researching snake venom since 2003 and holds several patents , according to the irish times .\nwe were thinking this should have occurred to the irish before st . patrick kicked out all the snakes .\nmany products featured on this site were editorially chosen . popular science may receive financial compensation for products purchased through this site .\ncopyright \u00a9 2018 popular science . a bonnier corporation company . all rights reserved . reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited .\nnext time we write about any of these organizations , we ' ll email you a link to the story . you may edit your settings or unsubscribe at any time .\nthank you for signing up for vaccine news alerts ! please select the organizations you wish to subscribe to .\nwe will email you whenever we publish an article about these organizations . you may update or cancel your subscription at any time .\nby signing up for alerts , you agree to the privacy policy & terms of service .\nmr . krohn has over three decades of operating and leadership experience across diverse industry sectors . his expertise includes corporate financial management , strategic financial advisory , private and public equity and debt financing , and m & a strategy and execution .\nmr . pim , cpa , has three decades of financial and business development experience . his expertise extends to auditing , financial reporting , sec compliance , strategic planning , risk management , and m & a activity .\ndr . laff earned his b . s . in biology and ph . d . in molecular cell biology at yale university , where he received the sterling prize fellowship . he continued his training as a postdoctoral research scientist at harvard medical school . dr . laff\u2019s eclectic career in the life sciences has included venture capital , buy - side equity analysis , competitive intelligence , business development , market research , and medical communications .\nat a boston - based venture capital fund , dr . laff sourced , vetted and managed investments in early - stage life sciences companies . in this role , he advised portfolio company executives on financial , strategic and technical matters and contributed actively to discussion and decision making at board of directors meetings . as a biotechnology analyst at several long / short equity hedge funds , he generated timely risk assessments and trading recommendations , mapped the competitive landscape for disease - and technology - specific markets , and conducted comprehensive due diligence to support his investment theses .\nstay current on our sec filings , events , news and more . sign up now\nlast updated : jul 9 , 2018 2 : 32 p . m . edt\nhave watchlists ? log in to see them here or sign up to get started .\nby using this site you agree to the terms of service , privacy policy , and cookie policy .\nintraday data provided by six financial information and subject to terms of use . historical and current end - 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mon jul 09 12 : 43 : 51 edt 2018 pwc . all rights reserved . pwc refers to the pwc network and / or one or more of its member firms , each of which is a separate legal entity . please see urltoken for further details .\nracine , wis . , april 18 , 2017 \u2013 on june 8 , the 150th birthday of famed architect frank lloyd wright will be celebrated , and design enthusiasts around the world are preparing for special events to commemorate and honor one of america\u2019s most innovative architects .\nless than an hour from milwaukee , wisconsin , the sc johnson world headquarters is home to two frank lloyd wright - designed buildings\u2014the administration building ( opened in 1939 ) and the research tower ( opened in 1950 ) . both buildings are on the national register of historic places and open to the public for free tours .\n\u201cfor almost 80 years , the frank lloyd wright - designed buildings at sc johnson\u2019s global headquarters have served as a source for inspiration for all who visit , \u201d said kelly m . semrau , senior vice president - global corporate affairs , communication and sustainability , sc johnson . \u201cthe research tower is an important part of our company\u2019s legacy . we\u2019re proud of our history and of the opportunity to share it with the public . \u201d\nthe company is committed to preserving the history of its wright - designed treasures . in 2013 , the research tower went through an extensive 12 - month restoration , which involved both exterior and interior updates . the research tower was opened for free public tours in spring 2014 .\nmore than 7 , 000 pyrex glass tubes are featured throughout the tower to construct the building\u2019s numerous windows . if the glass tubes in the tower were laid end to end they would span 17 miles , roughly the size of 586 stacked research towers .\nwhen it opened , there was nothing in place to shade the building from light . it is said that it was so bright in the early days that scientists were issued sunglasses until window shades could be installed .\nthere are 15 stories and 232 stairs . the tower consists of a series of square floors accompanied by round mezzanine levels . the mezzanine levels were not enclosed , which allowed for easier communication between the scientists .\nthe research tower is one of the tallest structures ever built on the cantilever principle . it stands 153 feet tall and its central core , which is 13 feet in diameter , extends 54 feet into the ground . all 15 floors of the research tower are supported by the \u201ctaproot\u201d core ; much like a tree supports its branches ."]}
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( mexico ) ; sherwin - williams\n1941 sherwin - williams introduces kem - tone\u00ae , revolutionary water - based paint . sherwin - williams celebrates 75 years .\nsherwin - williams is the largest paints and coatings company in the world . welcome to sherwin - williams . . . .\nwith the headline : sherwin - williams gray drug plan tie ; company news ; sherwin - williams , gray drug plan tie .\nthe sherwin - williams buyout will be offered to gray stockholders following approval by the board of sherwin - williams , breen said .\nbienvenue chez sherwin - williams sherwin - williams est la plus importante entreprise de rev\u00eatements en am\u00e9rique du nord et la troisi\u00e8me plus importante au . . .\nthe competition bureau ( bureau ) announced today that it has reached a consent agreement with the sherwin\u2011williams company ( sherwin\u2011williams ) and the valspar corporation ( valspar ) that resolves the bureau\u2019s concerns related to sherwin\u2011williams\u2019 proposed acquisition of valspar .\ncontract transportation systems co . ; dupli - color products company ; sherwin - williams international company ; dimc , inc . ; interiors guild , inc . ; mtm development corporation ; sherwin - williams acceptance corporation ; swimc , inc . ; sherwin - williams canada , inc . ; 147926 canada inc . ; the sherwin - williams co . resources limited ( jamaica ) ; sherwin - williams ( caribbean ) n . v . ( curacao ) ; sherwin - williams (\nclick the link below and get directions to your closest sherwin - williams store .\nsherwin - williams automotive finishes sema 2017 jason bair of bair customs , inc .\nyelp users haven\u2019t asked any questions yet about sherwin - williams spray source center .\nfind the latest news on the sherwin - williams company , product finishes division .\nmexico regulator rebuffs sherwin - williams ' $ 2 . 3b comex deal - law360\nsherwin - williams wins u . s . antitrust approval to buy valspar : ftc\nsherwin - williams and valspar did not immediately respond to a request for comment .\nsherwin williams will sell valspar\u2019s industrial wood coatings business to axalta coating systems ltd .\nsherwin - williams carc powder topcoats approved by u . s . army research lab\nppc inc . ( powers paper co . ) \u2013 sherwin - williams operational excellence\na 1900 sherwin - williams newsletter described lead as a \u201cdeadly cumulative poison . \u201d\ncontract transportation systems co . omega specialty products & services llc ; sherwin - williams automotive finishes corp . ; sherwin - williams realty holdings , inc . ; swimc , inc . ; the sherwin - williams acceptance corporation ; coatings s . r . l . ( peru ) ; compania sherwin - williams , s . a . de c . v . ( mexico ) ; eurofinish s . r . l . ( italy ) ; productos quimicos y pinturas , s . a . de c . v . ( mexico ) ; quetzal pinturas , s . a . de c . v . ( mexico ) ; ronseal ( ireland ) limited ; ronseal limited ( u . k . ) ; sherwin - williams argentina i . y c . s . a . ; sherwin - williams automotive europe s . p . a . ( italy ) ; sherwin - williams automotive france s . r . l . ; sherwin - williams automotive mexico s . de r . l . de c . v . ; sherwin - williams do brasil industria e comercio ltda . 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( curacao ) ; sherwin - williams cayman islands limited ; sherwin - williams chile s . a . ; sherwin - williams japan co . , ltd . ; sherwin - williams paints ( dongguan ) company limited ( china ) ; sherwin - williams paints limited liability company ( russia ) ; sherwin - williams pinturas de venezuela s . a . ; sherwin - williams ( shanghai ) paints company limited ( china ) ; sherwin - williams uruguay s . a . ; sherwin - williams ( west indies ) limited ( jamaica ) ; the sherwin - williams company resources limited .\nprincipal subsidiaries : contract transportation systems co . ; dupli - color products company ; sherwin - williams international company ; dimc , inc . ; interiors guild , inc . ; mtm development corporation ; sherwin - williams acceptance corporation ; swimc , inc . ; sherwin - williams canada , inc . ; 147926 canada inc . ; the sherwin - williams co . resources limited ( jamaica ) ; sherwin - williams ( caribbean ) n . v . ( cura & ccedil ) ; sherwin - williams ( west indies ) ltd . ( jamaica ) ; sherwin - williams foreign sales corporation limited ( virgin islands ) ; sherwin - williams do brasil industria e comercio ltda . ( brazil ) ; compa\u00f1ia sherwin - williams , s . a . de c . v . ( mexico ) ; sherwin - williams cayman islands ltd . ( grand cayman ) .\nsummary of the sherwin - williams company revised executive disability plan ( filed herewith ) .\nthe acquisitions paid off well for sherwin - williams . according to a 1992 article in\nsherwin - williams canada , inc . ( 96 . 8 % ) ; sherwin - williams automotive finishes , inc . ( canada ) ; 147926 canada inc . ; lyon\n1970 sherwin - williams introduces beau monde\u00ae , first comprehensive interior / exterior color palette .\n1981 sherwin - williams introduces superpaint\u00ae , first paint with a 10 - year warranty .\nsherwin - williams , mexico agency to talk $ 2 . 3b comex buy - law360\nwith the headline : business people ; sherwin - williams fills gray drug chain post .\nwith over 1 , 500 sherwin - williams paint colours ; we have the perfect colour for you . explore our colour collections online or visit your local sherwin - williams store .\nfebruary 2 , 1987 .\nsherwin - williams acquires old quaker paint co . ,\nif your business is bringing wood to life , your finish should be sherwin - williams .\nanother 350 stores are to be sold under the latest transaction , sherwin - williams said .\nsherwin - williams is acquiring valspar corp . paints and coatings on june 1 , 2017 .\nsherwin - williams wins u . s . antitrust approval to buy valspar : ftc | reuters\na large component of the plan developed to buttress sherwin - williams for the 21st century centered not on what went inside a paint can but on the container itself . throughout sherwin - williams\ndevilbiss , named vendor recipient of sherwin - williams\u2019 program of the year , developed and executed a series of unique promotions featuring a limited edition spray gun celebrating sherwin - williams\u2019 150th anniversary .\ns technological products ltd . ( u . k . ) ; the sherwin - williams co . resources limited ( jamaica ) ; sherwin - williams ( caribbean ) n . v . ( cura\nafter a devastating flood , sherwin - williams paint helps re - create a renowned cultural hub .\norder requires sherwin - williams to sell valspar\u2019s industrial wood coatings business to axalta coating systems ltd .\nkarrie hodge , sherwin - williams senior designer , reveals some color trends in the new residential market .\ntyson baker\u2019s loft space , which won the residential category . all images courtesy of sherwin - williams .\nsherwin - williams said in march 2016 that it would acquire valspar in an all - cash deal .\ns history . also that year , sherwin - williams acquired the assets of the old quaker paint company for an undisclosed amount . this purchase brought sherwin - williams into the residential construction market of southern california .\nsherwin - williams ' color collections help you mix & match colors with ease and without the guess work .\nwatch how poised taupe , sherwin williams 2017 color of the year , turns cold spaces into cozy sanctuaries .\nsherwin - williams often taps into relevant conversations , surprising consumers with a gift card towards their next sherwin - williams purchase . they also participate in real - time community conversations , offering personalized color and product recommendations .\nhenry sherwin invests $ 2 , 000 in the truman dunham company , a stake that gives him the resources to form sherwin - williams & company four years later .\nin 1884 the partnership was dissolved and sherwin and williams incorporated as the sherwin - williams company . in the same year , inside floor paint was introduced . this new product encouraged the notion that specific paints should be used for specific purposes . during 1884 , percy neyman was hired by sherwin - williams as the first paint chemist in the industry . neyman contributed greatly to sherwin - williams research and development of new products for the paint industry .\nsherwin - williams buys consorcio comex ' s u . s . and canadian business , still hopeful about mexican division\nsherwin williams recently bought nitco paints for an estimated rs 200 crore . nitco makes specialty exterior paints and coatings .\nsherwin - williams sold $ 10 . 2 billion worth of paint in 2013 , still optimistic about buying consorcio comex\nfor his vision of what sherwin - williams would be like at its bicentennial , connor spoke in broad terms .\nsherwin - williams offers a full assortment of production wood composite finishes for every finishing need and facility . view more\nthe sherwin - williams student design challenge celebrates excellence in interior design by students in both residential and commercial categories .\nrite aid purchased about 100 stores in florida and in the baltimore area from from sherwin - williams in march .\nthe sherwin - williams company to acquire valspar for $ 113 per share in cash or $ 11 . 3 billion\nvalspar is a strategic fit and the merger will extend sherwin - williams ' brand portfolio and customer relationships in north america and bolster its global finishes business . the buyout will also significantly enhance sherwin - williams ' competitive profile .\nconway also said the bulk of sherwin williams ' business is in residential paint , which does not contain lead .\ns borrowings increased dramatically during this time . in the period from 1967 through 1978 , in fact , sherwin - williams\ndue to individual computer monitor limitations , colors seen here may not accurately reflect sherwin - williams paint colors . to confirm your color choices , visit your local sherwin - williams automotive finishes branch for a rod and restoration color fan deck .\ninside the sherwin - williams color forecasting process , including how the forecast was narrowed down to three palettes for 2018 .\nstir \u00ae sits down with sue wadden , the new director of color marketing at sherwin - williams , to find out what excites her most about her new job , design and , of course , her favorite sherwin - williams color .\ntwo facebook fan favorite winners ( one in each category ) will receive a $ 100 sherwin - williams gift card .\nlast week , sherwin williams agreed to buy competitor valspar for roughly $ 11 . 3 billion in a cash transaction .\ns sherwin - williams holdings were a liability to gulf + western and that sherwin - williams would be unable to recover financially while the threat of takeover loomed . bludhorn was , likely , swayed to a greater extent by the fact that his sherwin - williams shares were no longer a sound investment . next , breen reshuffled sherwin - williams management , replacing several vice presidents . he decentralized responsibility and discontinued about 1 , 000 slow - selling products . breen also cut the company\nsherwin - williams buys consorcio comex ' s u . s . and canadian business , still hopeful about mexican division | urltoken\nthe purchase is subject to the same regulatory approvals and other conditions that sherwin - williams tried to obtain from mexican authorities .\nthe sherwin - williams company .\ninternational directory of company histories . . retrieved july 09 , 2018 from urltoken urltoken\nthe sherwin - williams company .\ninternational directory of company histories . . retrieved july 09 , 2018 from urltoken urltoken\nthe sherwin - williams company .\ninternational directory of company histories . . retrieved july 09 , 2018 from urltoken urltoken\nthe sale , which is subject to government approval , is expected to be completed in june , sherwin - williams said .\nmedia contacts : mike conway director , corporate communications sherwin - williams ( 216 ) 515 - 4393 mike . conway @ urltoken\nmcdermott , kathleen and davis dyer . america ' s paint co . ; a history of sherwin - williams ( 1991 ) .\n2015 sherwin - williams launches of paint shield\u2122 microbicidal paint , the first epa - registered paint with the power to kill bacteria .\nhow boston university used sherwin - williams paint shield \u00ae microbicidal paint to bring modern technology into the renovation of a historic institution .\njohn g . breen , sherwin - williams ' chairman and chief executive officer refused to comment yesterday on barney ' s dismissal .\nsherwin williams would not provide a list of company or subsidiary manufacturing facilities where workers make or handle lead - based paint products .\nhenry sherwin and edward williams established the sherwin - williams company in 1866 , in cleveland , ohio . the company grew quickly , especially after creating ready - mixed paint in 1880 . before the invention of this type of paint , consumers would have to buy the ingredients of paint separately and mix the paint themselves . thanks to the sherwin - williams company ' s experimentation , consumers could buy the paint already mixed and ready to be used . in 1888 , sherwin - williams purchased the calumet paint company near chicago , illinois . this purchase opened the american west to the sherwin - williams company , allowing the firm to grow even more quickly .\n) ; sherwin - williams development corp . ; swdc ( virginia ) , inc . ; contract transportation systems co . ; dupli - color products company ; lyons transportation lines , inc . ; certified distribution services , inc . ; sherwin - williams international company .\nsherwin - williams will pay $ 90 million in cash and assume comex ' s liabilities , currently valued at about $ 75 million .\nno matter where you are in the world or what surfaces you\u2019re coating , sherwin - williams provides innovative solutions that ensure your success .\nwith a variety of rewarding and challenging opportunities , sherwin williams is a great place to launch and grow a career . . . .\nthis position is responsible for supporting the sales efforts at a sherwin - williams commercial paint store , servicing wholesale customers . . . .\nfor rating sherwin - williams \u201coutstanding customer satisfaction with paint retailers and exterior paint\u201d in this year\u2019s j . d . power paint satisfaction study .\nthis position is responsible for supporting the sales efforts at a sherwin - williams paint store , servicing wholesale and retail customers . . . .\nsherwin - williams spray source\u2122 spray equipment service centers offer everything from new equipment , parts and accessories , maintenance and repairs to rental programs .\nsherwin - williams did not immediately respond to requests for comment . ( reporting by dave graham and tomas sarmiento , editing by g crosse )\nwe\u2019re making it even easier to integrate coatings and colors into your design tools , including a new sherwin - williams and bimsmith \u00ae partnership .\nto help celebrate sherwin - williams national painting week , we surveyed design pros to learn the most effective ways to work with painting contractors .\nsherwin - williams purchased gray drug fair in october 1981 for $ 55 million and added about 100 stores . but last july , sherwin - williams said it would sell the retail chain ' to focus our resources so we can strengthen and expand our coatings and related businesses . '\nafter gray drug fair div . acquires 26 area cunningham stores . sherwin - williams had purchased gray just a year prior , in 1981 .\nthe sales growth was above sherwin williams co ' s competitors average revenue growth of 7 . 69 % , recorded in the same quarter .\nadditional information and updates are available on the sherwin - williams for design pros facebook page at urltoken full contest rules are available at urltoken .\nsherwin - williams has cultivated a community that impacts consumers whether they are paint contractors , design professionals , or diyers of all levels . sherwin - williams has successfully managed to break through the social media clutter , simply by staying true to their community . messaging is not overly promotional , nor brand heavy . content is customized based on community interests and cultural trends . sherwin - williams has found the balance content and community .\n\u201csherwin - williams has truly deepened their impact on our club members\u2019 lives through the color a brighter tomorrow grant , \u201d said sadlo . \u201cthe tremendous amount of support we receive from sherwin - williams allows us to provide greater programmatic opportunities for our youth to achieve their full potential . \u201d\nthe story of the sherwin - williams company began in 1866 , when henry sherwin used his life savings of $ 2 , 000 to buy a partnership in the truman dunham company of ohio . the firm was a distributor of pigments , painting supplies , oils , and glass . in four years , this original partnership was dissolved , and sherwin organized a paint business with new partners , edward p . williams and a . t . osborn . the new business was called sherwin - williams & company .\nwith over 1 , 500 sherwin - williams paint colors , there ' s a perfect color for every mood , every space and every project .\ns holdings were a liability and that sherwin - williams would be unable to recover financially while the threat of takeover loomed . bludhorn was likely swayed to a greater extent by the fact that his sherwin - williams shares were no longer a sound investment . next , breen reshuffled sherwin - williams management , replacing several vice - presidents , decentralizing responsibility , and discontinuing about 1 , 000 slow - selling products . breen also cut the company\n. the new concern was eventually acquired in its entirety by c - i - l , as sherwin - williams gradually divested its chemical operations .\nthe sherwin - williams company .\ninternational directory of company histories . . encyclopedia . com . ( july 9 , 2018 ) . urltoken\nthe sherwin - williams company .\ninternational directory of company histories . . encyclopedia . com . ( july 9 , 2018 ) . urltoken\nthe sherwin - williams company .\ninternational directory of company histories . . encyclopedia . com . ( july 9 , 2018 ) . urltoken\nnot sure how much paint to buy ? as your paint expert , we ' ve got you covered with the sherwin - williams paint calculator .\nmagazine for interior designers , architects , and all lovers of quality paint . issue announces sherwin - williams new colorsnap\u00ae system and int . . .\nin the latest installment of its \u201ccolor chips\u201d campaign , sherwin - williams creates a captivating african jungle teeming with bright , bountiful , beastly life .\n\u201csherwin - williams has a long - standing commitment to fostering emerging talent and their fresh perspectives . we\u2019re pleased to provide another outlet for expression and importantly , an opportunity for these young designers to share their visions broadly , \u201d said sue wadden , director of color marketing for sherwin - williams .\nsherwin - williams said it would provide additional information during its third - quarter earnings call at 11 a . m . friday , oct . 25 .\nmexican paint powerhouse consorcio comex , the company sherwin - williams spent 18 months trying to acquire , announced monday that it is being bought by ppg industries , a pittsburgh - based coatings and specialty materials company . comex manufactures paint and other products and sells them via 3 , 600 stores operated by more than 700 concessionaires , and is the second - largest paint retailer in the western hemisphere after sherwin - williams . ( sherwin - williams co . )\njanuary 5 , 1987 . - - - - - - ,\ncleveland , part ii : sherwin , williams . . . and fenn ,\n, now executive chairman of sherwin - williams , after having served 16 years as only the 8th chairman and ceo in the company ' s history .\n, and atx\u2122 basecoat refinish systems . to learn more or to pick up your colors , stop by your local sherwin - williams automotive finishes branch !\nfor 150 years , the sherwin - williams company has been a global leader in the manufacture , distribution , and sale of coatings and related products .\ndan caplinger has no position in any of the stocks mentioned . the motley fool recommends sherwin - williams . the motley fool has a disclosure policy .\n3m was honored as sherwin - williams\u2019 vendor of the year by supporting the brand\u2019s \u201ccelebration 150\u201d contest , honoring sherwin - williams\u2019 150th anniversary . the contest featured the giveaway of a custom - made , special edition f - 150 ford pick - up truck and garnered more than 10 , 000 entries .\ncomparing the results to its competitors , sherwin williams co reported total revenue increase in the 1 quarter 2018 by 43 . 59 % year on year .\na spokesperson for sherwin williams said it ' s possible the court could set arguments this year , but there is no way to know for certain .\ns borrowings increased dramatically . without any debt in 1967 , by 1977 sherwin - williams had long - term debt of $ 196 . 6 million . the following year the debt increased to $ 242 million . in addition , by 1978 gulf + western industries held 13 . 47 % of sherwin - williams\namendment no . 2 to the sherwin - williams company 2005 deferred compensation savings and pension equalization plan ( as amended and restated ) ( filed herewith ) .\nsherwin - williams declined to comment on the pending transaction . acquiring comex , mexico ' s largest paint retailer in terms of stores and market share , would have doubled sherwin - williams ' store count in north america and been the largest acquisition in the $ 10 . 2 billion cleveland company ' s history .\nwith more than 1 , 500 sherwin - williams paint colors , there ' s a perfect color for every mood , every space , and every project .\ncomex said it had asked for the international chamber of commerce to arbitrate in its dispute with sherwin - williams , which terminated the purchase agreement in april .\nin light of paint and coatings giant sherwin - williams buying competitor valspar , jim cramer decided to inspect the deal and came up with one hidden winner .\nsherwin - williams manufactures products under the brands sherwin - williams , duron , dutch boy , krylon , minwax and thompson\u2019s water seal , among others . valspar makes coatings for the construction , industrial and transportation markets as well as selling consumer paints under the valspar , cabot stain , devine color and other brands .\nsherwin - williams and comex had been moving toward the $ 2 . 34 billion transaction , which had already been approved by u . s . and canadian authorities , when sherwin - williams abruptly told investors on july 18 that the federal competition commission of mexico had rejected the plans by a 3 - 2 vote .\nin celebration of its 150th anniversary , sherwin - williams will launch global community outreach initiatives . around the world , associates will bring their\nelbow grease\nalong with buckets of paint and brushes for renovation projects in their local communities , in addition to the sherwin - williams 5th annual national painting week this spring .\nsherwin - williams and valspar announced on march 20 , 2016 , that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which sherwin - williams will acquire valspar for $ 113 . 00 per share in an all - cash transaction valued at approximately $ 11 . 3 billion , creating a premier global paints and coatings company .\nsherwin - williams , in mar 2016 , agreed to acquire valspar , in an all - cash deal which is valued at around $ 11 . 3 billion . the acquisition will allow sherwin - williams to reinforce its position as a leading paints and coatings provider globally leveraging highly complementary offerings , strong brands and technologies .\nthe experts at sherwin - williams know color and how to make it flow through your home . check out these great tips before you start your next project .\napril 25 , 1994 , pp . 91 - - 93 . harrison , kimberly p . ,\nsherwin - williams to stash $ 250mm for acquisitions ,\nmedia contact mike conway director , corporate communications sherwin - williams direct : 216 . 515 . 4393 pager : 216 . 422 . 3751 mike . conway @ urltoken\nwe asked savvy design pros for the most inventive ways they use sherwin - williams color samples in their design process \u2014 here are some of the best ideas .\nduring national painting week , sherwin - williams uses the power of color to transform rooms , homes and entire communities . in fact , the company\u2019s employees at more than 4 , 000 neighborhood sherwin - williams stores across north america pick up their paint brushes and partner with local organizations in need of a fresh coat of color .\ns long - term debt increased from zero to $ 242 million . in addition , by 1978 gulf + western industries held 13 . 47 percent of sherwin - williams\ns long - term debt increased from zero to $ 242 million . in addition , by 1978 gulf & western industries held 13 . 47 percent of sherwin - williams\ncome explore the sherwin - williams 2016 colormix\u2122 color forecast ! this year ' s hues celebrate indulging in the moment with the best of everything life has to offer .\nhowever , industry sources said sherwin - williams was unhappy with the drug store division ' s performance after gray acquired washington - based drug fair inc . last summer .\non may 2 , 2017 , sherwin - williams filed a current report on form 8 - k containing unaudited 2016 pro forma financial statements reflecting the acquisition of valspar .\nexpansion would continue as sherwin - williams entered the 21st century , but under the direction of a new leader . breen , who spearheaded tremendous financial growth during his leadership tenure , retired as chief executive officer in 1999 , passing the reins of command to christopher connor , a 16 - year sherwin - williams veteran who had headed the company\nin 1971 sherwin - williams introduced polane , a coating designed to efficiently cover metal surfaces but found to work exceedingly well on plastics as well . in 1980 , dutch boy was acquired by the company , substantially increasing its sales . sherwin - williams bought the gray drug stores chain in 1981 , and then sold that group in 1987 .\nthe sherwin - williams company has agreed to settle federal trade commission charges that its proposed $ 11 . 3 billion acquisition of valspar corporation is likely anticompetitive by selling valspar\u2019s north america industrial wood coatings business to axalta coating systems ltd . the transaction would combine sherwin - williams and valspar , two of the top three industrial wood coatings manufacturers .\n\u201cwe are so fortunate to have such a strong partnership with sherwin - williams , \u201d said bill sadlo , president / ceo of the boys & girls clubs of sarasota county . \u201cin addition to this generous grant , sherwin - williams has completed major capital improvements for us in celebration of national painting week over the past three years . \u201d\n\u201csherwin - williams is excited to partner with established designers to celebrate our commitment to emerging talent in the industry , \u201d said sue wadden , director of color marketing for sherwin - williams . \u201cwe are constantly inspired by the work that comes from design students and are pleased to provide another opportunity for them to share their innovative perspectives . \u201d\nsherwin - williams and comex remain fully committed to securing regulatory approval from the federal competition commission of mexico for sherwin - williams to complete the acquisition of the operations of comex in mexico ,\nthe company said in a statement . to that end , it extended the exclusivity period of its stock purchase agreement to march 31 , 2014 .\nstock exchange in 1964 . in 1971 sherwin - williams introduced polane , a coating designed to efficiently cover metal surfaces but found to work exceedingly well on plastics , too .\nstock exchange in 1964 . in 1971 sherwin - williams introduced polane , a coating designed to efficiently cover metal surfaces but found to work exceedingly well on plastics as well .\nfounded in 1866 , the sherwin - williams company is a global leader in the manufacture , development , distribution , and sale of paints , coatings and related . . .\nsherwin - williams ' shares rallied around 14 . 9 % over the past one year on the back of strength in its paint stores group unit , outperforming the zacks categorized\nsherwin - williams ' social channels are content focused . by giving followers information , inspiration , and confidence , they have created brand loyalists through tailored content and personalized conversation .\nsherwin williams co net income in the 1 quarter 2018 grew year on year by 4 . 59 % , while most of its competitors have experienced contraction in net income by\nadditional information and updates are available on the sherwin - williams for design pros facebook page at urltoken . the full contest rules and entry submission instructions are available at urltoken .\nsherwin - williams co . ' s president and chief operating officer john g . morikis speaks in a company conference room beneath portraits of company founders henry sherwin , left , and edward williams . sherwin - williams co . on friday announced it has received the final regulatory green light to acquire the valspar corp . for $ 113 per share in cash , clearing the way for the cleveland - based paint company to become one of the world ' s largest . the deal is expected to close on june 1 . (\nin summer 1986 , sherwin - williams announced they ' d be putting their 450 gray drug stores up for sale to concentrate on what they ' re known for - coatings .\nthe same official said he ' s confident sherwin - williams will hold on to its drug store division .\nthey didn ' t buy gray to liquidate it ,\nhe said . what ' s more , he said , the drug fair units and their location in a major market are important to sherwin - williams ' strategy for its retail operations .\nwilliams and a . t . osborn . the new business was called sherwin - williams & company . in 1873 the company purchased its first factory , on the cuyahoga river in cleveland , ohio . the factory manufactured paste paints , oil colors , and putty . the company\nmoreover , in 1990 sherwin - williams added the well - known krylon and illinois bronze lines of aerosol paints to its holdings . with the 1990 purchase of the architectural coatings business of desoto , inc . , sherwin - williams gained its biggest chunk of market share . it paid $ 67 million for the business , which traced its roots back to 1910 and eventually became one of the largest paint manufacturers in the country , supplying private label paints for such chains as sears and home depot . the addition of desoto made sherwin - williams the world\nsherwin - williams is the largest paints and coatings company in the world . after you complete the training program , you ' ll be able to progress into paint store . . .\ngo behind the scenes with sherwin - williams director of color marketing , jackie jordan , for an all - access look at the inspiration and influences behind our 2016 colormix\u2122 color forecast .\nsherwin - williams had income of $ 76 million on sales of $ 1 . 6 billion in 1986 , excluding gray drug fair and some unusual items reported in its financial statement .\nsherwin - williams isn ' t pausing in the aftermath of closing its valspar deal . the ceo sees integrating valspar as crucial , but morikis also sees the importance of\nstrengthening the performance of our core businesses .\nin that light , sherwin - williams hopes to boost sales through all of its retail channels and work at passing through higher costs to customers .\nthe samsung work was shortlisted in the live experience integration , physical - digital integration , and virtual and augmented reality categories . sherwin - williams was shortlisted in the branded utility category .\nfor more than 150 years , sherwin - williams has been an industry leader in the development of technologically advanced paint and coatings . as the nation\u2019s largest specialty retailer of paint and painting supplies , sherwin - williams is dedicated to supporting both do - it - yourselfers and painting professionals with exceptional and exclusive products , resources to make confident color selections and expert , personalized service at its more than 4 , 200 neighborhood stores across north america . for more information , visit urltoken . join sherwin - williams on facebook , twitter , pinterest and instagram .\nfor nearly 150 years , sherwin - williams has been an industry leader in the development of technologically advanced paint and coatings . as the nation\u2019s largest specialty retailer of paint and painting supplies , sherwin - williams is dedicated to supporting both do - it - yourselfers and painting professionals with exceptional and exclusive products , resources to make confident color selections and expert , personalized service at its more than 4 , 000 neighborhood stores across north america . sherwin - williams has been ranked \u201chighest in customer satisfaction among paint retailers , three years in a row\u201d in the j . d . power 2015 paint satisfaction study sm . for more information , visit urltoken . join sherwin - williams on facebook , twitter , pinterest , instagram , and tumblr .\nsherwin - williams will announce financial results for the second quarter ended june 30 , 2017 on thursday , july 20 , 2017 . at that time , sherwin - williams will provide its outlook on the combined company for the third quarter and full year 2017 , and conduct a conference call to answer questions . further details regarding the call will be available in coming weeks .\nmoreover , in 1990 sherwin - williams added the well - known krylon and illinois bronze lines of aerosol paints to its holdings . and with the 1990 purchase of the architectural coatings business of desoto , inc . , sherwin - williams gained its biggest chunk of market share . it paid $ 67 million for the business , which traced its roots back to 1910 and eventually became as one of the largest paint manufacturers in the country , supplying private label paints for such chains as sears and home depot . the addition of desoto made sherwin - williams the world\nin the early part of the 20th century sherwin - williams began acquiring other companies to meet the increasing demand for a variety of different paints and related products . in 1917 , under cottingham\nsince its founding by henry sherwin and edward williams in 1866 , the sherwin - williams company has not only grown to be the largest producer of paints and coatings in the united states , but is among the largest producers in the world . for more than 135 years , we have been determined to lead our industry , to manufacture and market innovative products of superior quality , to operate a safe , clean and friendly workplace , to observe the highest ethical standards in business conduct and to reward our investors . the pursuit of excellence is a commitment , not an achievement . this commitment is a vital part of the sherwin - williams culture . it is a pledge that joins every sherwin - williams employee together in service to our customers and shareholders .\nsherwin - williams bought gray drug fair after winning a bidding war with national city lines inc . the chain , as it now exists , was created earlier this year when gray drug stores acquired drug fair inc . sally a . domm , a spokesman for sherwin - williams , said that there would be no comment by the company or the individuals on the management change .\nit ' s sold by a lot of companies - - not just ppg and sherwin williams and their affiliates - - including novacor , suvinil , and coralit , according to recent research .\nin 1904 , sherwin - williams published an article in a company magazine saying that lead was \u201cpoisonous in a large degree , both for workmen and for the inhabitants of a house . \u201d\nexplore the endless possibilities of sherwin - williams paint . simply upload a photo or choose one of ours , then drag and drop a color or use the brush to virtually paint your scene .\ncolorsnap \u00ae visualizer , the color - matching app that captures colors from your surroundings and matches them to sherwin - williams paint colors , is now a free download on iphone and android devices .\nwith modest revenue growth of 0 . 05 % within total segment , sherwin williams co failed to increase sales with the same pace , like most of company ' s peers within this segment .\nthe story of the sherwin - williams company began in 1866 , when henry sherwin used his life savings of $ 2 , 000 to buy a partnership in the truman dunham company of ohio . the firm was a distributor of pigments , painting supplies , oils , and glass . in four years , this original partnership was dissolved , and sherwin organized a paint business with new partners , edward p . williams and a . t . osborn . the new business was called sherwin - williams & company . in 1873 the company purchased its first factory , on the cuyahoga river in cleveland , ohio . the factory manufactured paste paints , oil colors , and putty . the company\nthis is an exciting step forward in our ongoing effort to bring these two respected companies together ,\nsherwin - williams chairman and ceo chris connor said in a statement .\nthe comex business model in the u . s . and canada is a good strategic fit for sherwin - williams and will improve our ability to serve customers in some of our most important geographic markets .\nin the 1970s , however , the company began to experience substantial losses . in 1977 , on revenues of $ 1 billion , sherwin - williams reported a loss of $ 8 . 2 million . dividends were suspended , and the company ' s borrowings increased dramatically during this time . in the period from 1967 through 1978 , in fact , sherwin - williams ' s long - term debt increased from zero to $ 242 million . in addition , by 1978 gulf & western industries held 13 . 47 percent of sherwin - williams ' outstanding stock , and rumors of a takeover loomed .\ncolumbia paint & coatings co . to merge with sherwin - williams , hercules acquires specialty surfactants business of dexter chemical l . l . c . , benjamin moore acquires finnaren & haley paint & coatings\na spokesman for sherwin - williams denied , however , that the cleveland - based paint and chemicals manufacturer plans to spin off the gray division , which it acquired for $ 55 million in september .\nthe user - uploaded photos collected via both the sherwin - williams website and the # swcolorlove hashtag , then subsequently shared back out across social channels , were among the top performing content in 2015 .\non march 20 , 2016 , sherwin\u2011williams announced its proposed acquisition of all issued and outstanding common stock of valspar in a transaction valued at approximately us $ 11 . 3 billion ( proposed transaction ) .\ncoming into thursday ' s second - quarter financial report , sherwin - williams investors were expecting the company to keep growing revenue and net income at a healthy pace . the paint - maker largely delivered on that front , with record quarterly sales results . yet acquisition - related costs weighed on sherwin - williams ' bottom line , and a drop in guidance related solely to those one - time costs affected investor sentiment negatively even as the company looked forward to stronger long - term prospects . let ' s take a closer look at sherwin - williams and what its latest results say about its future .\ngiven that sherwin\u2011williams and valspar each have industrial wood coatings assets located in canada and the u . s . , including manufacturing plants , r & d labs , and distribution centers , the bureau coordinated with the u . s . ftc to ensure an effective remedy . the same monitor has been appointed by the bureau and the u . s . ftc to oversee sherwin\u2011williams\u2019 compliance with the consent agreement . the monitor will also oversee transitional input supply , tolling and services arrangements between sherwin\u2011williams and axalta during an interim period to ensure the effective and efficient transition of the industrial wood coatings business to axalta .\nthe story of the sherwin - williams company began in 1866 , when henry sherwin used his life savings of $ 2 , 000 to buy a partnership in the truman dunham company of ohio . the firm was a distributor of pigments , painting supplies , oils , and glass . in four years , this original partnership was dissolved , and sherwin organized a paint business with new partners , edward p .\nsherwin - williams co . has bought the u . s . and canadian stores and factories of mexican paint company consorcio comex , s . a . de c . v . , but is still waiting for approval from mexican regulators on its plans to acquire the much - bigger mexican division , which sells paint to 3 , 300 paint stores operated by 750 concessionaires . ( sherwin - williams co . )\nthe acquisitions paid off well for sherwin - williams . according to a 1992 article in business week , industry sales fell 0 . 2 percent in 1991 , due to national economic recession , but revenues at sherwin - williams were up 2 . 9 percent , excluding acquisitions . for the first two quarters of 1991 , in fact , the company ' s profits climbed 23 percent to $ 68 million on sales of $ 1 . 37 billion . as sherwin - williams celebrated its 125th anniversary that year , it had become one of only a few companies to lead its chosen industry for more than a century .\na texas real estate firm is considering countering the sherwin - williams co . ' s $ 55 million offer to buy gray drug stores inc . , a spokesman for national city lines of dallas said .\nhe said that while sherwin - williams ' attempts to acquire comex had been rejected because of\napparent anti - competitive issues ,\nppg has a\nnegligible market position in architectural coatings in mexico .\ns presidency , sherwin - williams bought several other high - quality , nationally known companies . among them were the lowe brothers company , of dayton , ohio , and the john lucas company , of philadelphia ,\nin the 1970s , the company suffered substantial losses . in 1977 , on revenues of $ 1 billion , it had a loss of $ 8 . 2 million , and dividends were suspended . sherwin - williams\nfounded in 1866 , the sherwin - williams company is a global leader in the manufacture , development , distribution , and sale of coatings and related products to professional , industrial , commercial , and retail customers .\ndue to individual computer monitor limitations , colors seen here may not be a totally accurate representation of the actual paint color . to confirm your color choices , visit your local sherwin - williams automotive finishes branch .\nthe cleveland - based paint and coatings manufacturer said the federal economic competition commission of mexico rejected its appeal of a july decision by the agency that refused to greenlight sherwin - williams\u2019 bid for privately held comex .\nan attorney for ncl said the company would pursue its case in federal court despite the sherwin - williams offer and added the firm also is considering making a counter offer to the paint company ' s bid .\nthe sec agreed with ppg . the sherwin williams shareholders withdrew their proposal after\nproductive dialogue\nwith company senior vice president of corporate communications robert wells , according to a letter appended to that sec filing .\ncompany description : with annual revenues of nearly $ 8 billion , the sherwin - williams company is a world leader in the manufacture , development and sales of coatings and related products . the paint stores group represents 62 % of the company\u2019s sales . the paint stores group sells sherwin - williams\u00ae branded products exclusively through 3 , 226 company - owned and operated stores and by 1900 , of our 3100 , total sales reps .\nthe sherwin - williams global finishes group delivers a wide range of products to the automotive refinishes , product finishes , and protective and marine markets in 120 countries around the world . for more information , visit urltoken .\njohn g . morikis , chairman , president and chief executive officer of sherwin - williams , said ,\nwe are pleased to complete this transaction , and i would like to officially welcome our new colleagues from valspar and the tremendous talent they bring to sherwin - williams . the acquisition of valspar accelerates sherwin - williams ' global growth strategy and creates the global leader in paints and coatings . the combination of these two companies creates a world class brand portfolio , expanded product range , premier technology and innovation platforms and an extensive global footprint . these enhanced capabilities will benefit our customers and create sustainable long - term value for our shareholders .\nsherwin - williams and valspar corp . last month sold off valspar ' s north american industrial wood coatings business to axalta coatings systems for $ 420 million in cash , as part of efforts to win over regulators .\nthe jefferson county circuit court jury issued the verdict thursday in favor of trellvion gaines and his mother , shermeker pollard , who claimed the house where gaines lived was painted with lead - based sherwin - williams paint .\ns vision focused on finding ways to expand the company and increase its profits . he believed that latin americans would respond favorably to high - quality paint products . in 1929 sherwin - williams bought the bredell paint company of\nthe approvals from the ftc and the ccb were the only remaining regulatory clearances needed to complete the transaction . sherwin - williams now expects the deal to complete on jun 1 , 2017 , subject to customary closing conditions .\nplaintiffs are required to prove a causal connection between promotions of white lead and the alleged public nuisance harm today ,\nsherwin williams argued in court filings .\nthe record does not support such a finding .\nthe sherwin - williams community is passionate about bringing color to life . but , they search for more than pictures of perfectly painted rooms . they want inspiration . they seek validation . and they love to share their success . the # swcolorlove initiative answered all of that . this multi - channel tool was designed to collect , curate and celebrate user - generated photos of projects completed using sherwin - williams paints\u2014and inspire more diy victories to come .\nsherwin - williams partnered with home design site apartment therapy to give diyers a new way to discover color inspiration . how ? with color search , a tool that answers the question , \u201cwhat color is that ? \u201d by allowing users to search room photos by color , then providing a specific sherwin - williams paint - color match for every room photo in the apartment therapy database . simply browse the site , and voil\u00e0 , inspiration is served .\nthe sherwin - williams company 2006 equity and performance incentive plan filed as exhibit 10 ( b ) to the company ' s current report on form 8 - k dated april 19 , 2006 , and incorporated herein by reference .\nthe sherwin - williams company 2006 stock plan for nonemployee directors filed as exhibit 10 ( c ) to the company ' s current report on form 8 - k dated april 19 , 2006 , and incorporated herein by reference .\nschedules have been omitted pursuant to item 601 ( b ) ( 2 ) of regulation s - k . sherwin - williams agrees to furnish supplementally to the securities and exchange commission a copy of any omitted schedule upon request .\nsherwin - williams co . has fired the president of its gray drug stores division , which includes the drug fair chain , amid industry reports that gray ' s performance has been disappointing since it was acquired three months ago .\n, a distributor of pigments and painting supplies . in 1870 , sherwin organized a paint business with new partners ,\nthe story of the sherwin - williams company began in 1866 , when henry sherwin used his life savings of $ 2 , 000 to buy a partnership in the truman dunham company of ohio . the firm was a distributor of pigments , painting supplies , oils , and glass . in four years , this original partnership was dissolved , and sherwin organized a paint business with new partners , edward p . williams and a . t . osborn . the new business was called sherwin - williams & company . in 1873 the company purchased its first factory , on the cuyahoga river in cleveland , ohio . the factory manufactured paste paints , oil colors , and putty . the company ' s first manufactured product , guaranteed strictly pure raw umber in oil , came off the line in that year .\nsherwin - williams said in november 2012 it had signed an agreement to purchase comex for $ 2 . 34 billion , but the deal was rejected twice by mexico\u2019s federal competition watchdog on the grounds it would create unfair market conditions .\njohn g . breen , chairman and chief executive officer of sherwin - williams , announced tuesday that the company had agreed to offer $ 21 per share for all of gray ' s 2 . 61 million shares of common stock .\nduring the 1980s sales of house paints decreased , notably because of the use of alternative surface finishes such as pre - finished aluminum and plastic surfaces . sherwin - williams responded to this by substantially increasing its advertising budget from $ 4 million in 1989 to $ 15 million in 1990 . sherwin - williams in 1990 had 20 % of the home market . time will tell if its quality products and quality service will allow it to maintain or even better that position .\nthe sherwin - williams company executive disability income plan filed as exhibit 10 ( g ) to the company ' s annual report on form 10 - k for the fiscal year ended december 31 , 1991 , and incorporated herein by reference .\ns presidency , sherwin - williams bought several other high - quality , nationally known companies . among them were the lowe brothers company , of dayton , ohio , and the john lucas company , of philadelphia . both were innovative companies .\nin the 1970s , however , the company began to experience substantial losses . in 1977 , on revenues of $ 1 billion , sherwin - williams reported a loss of $ 8 . 2 million . dividends were suspended , and the company\na beautiful balance of warm and cool , poised taupe ( sw 6039 ) , the sherwin - williams 2017 color of the year , is set to be your new go - to neutral . explore complementary palettes and get inspired now .\ntowle was senior vice president in charge of marketing at peoples drug stores inc . of alexandria before being named president of shoppers mart two years ago . he will report to carl bellini , a group vice president at sherwin - williams .\nthe first national painting week project sherwin - williams completed for our organization was in 2015 when the company donated hundreds of gallons of paint and more than 40 volunteers to paint our administrative offices and parking lot on fruitville road . in 2016 , sherwin - williams employees painted the exterior of our robert and joan lee boys & girls club on gulfcoast boulevard in venice , and in 2017 , the exterior of our roy mcbean boys & girls club on 21st street in newtown .\npublic nuisance claims against lead paint manufacturers have failed in other states . rhode island won a trial in 2006 against three manufacturers , including nl and sherwin - williams , but the verdict was overturned by the state ' s supreme court .\nform of stock option grant under the sherwin - williams company 2003 stock plan filed as exhibit 10 ( b ) to the company ' s current report on form 8 - k dated february 2 , 2005 , and incorporated herein by reference .\ns , and miniwax . the products are sold at wholesale branches , home centers , independent retailers , mass merchandisers , and through a network of company - operated paint stores . sherwin - williams operates more than 3 , 000 stores in the\nthe sherwin - williams co . said friday it will sell the remainder of its gray drug and drug fair stores to the rite aid corp . of shiremanstown , pa . , for between $ 115 million and $ 120 million in cash .\nsherwin - williams , through its industrial wood coatings division , is inviting industry professionals attending woodworking machinery and supply expo and conference ( wms ) 2017 , which runs from nov . 2 - 4 , to take the waterborne challenge in booth 15\u2026"]}
{"id": 54657, "summary": [{"text": "the pyramid companies ( also known as pyramid management group ) were formed in 1970 in syracuse , new york by robert j. congel .", "topic": 34}, {"text": "the first three malls the company built were the pyramid mall johnstown in johnstown , new york , pyramid mall fulton in fulton , new york , and pyramid mall oneonta in oneonta , new york .", "topic": 7}, {"text": "all three malls opened in 1972 .", "topic": 7}, {"text": "each mall featured a white-modell 's department store and loblaws supermarket as anchors .", "topic": 7}, {"text": "these malls were much smaller , community-type centers compared to the company 's current malls .", "topic": 7}, {"text": "the next three malls built by pyramid , regarded as the company 's \" pioneer malls \" , were pyramid mall ithaca ( later the shops at ithaca mall ) in lansing , new york , pyramid mall plattsburgh ( later champlain centre south ) in plattsburgh , new york , and pyramid mall saratoga ( later saratoga mall ) in saratoga springs , new york .", "topic": 7}, {"text": "all three malls opened in 1975 and marked the beginning of an advance in shopping center construction and ownership .", "topic": 0}, {"text": "of these three malls , the plattsburgh and saratoga properties were demolished for strip centers , but the ithaca property still continues to operate as an enclosed mall .", "topic": 7}, {"text": "currently , pyramid is the largest privately owned developer of shopping malls in the country .", "topic": 23}, {"text": "the company currently owns 17 properties in total , with 13 in new york , three in massachusetts and one in virginia .", "topic": 23}, {"text": "pyramid developed and currently manages four out of the 20 most visited shopping malls in america - destiny usa in syracuse , new york ( which is prominently featured on the company 's website ) , palisades center in west nyack , new york , walden galleria in buffalo , new york , and crossgates mall in albany , new york . ", "topic": 7}], "title": "the pyramid companies", "paragraphs": ["some multi - level marketing companies have been accused of being pyramid schemes . | urltoken\nthe pyramid companies ( also known as pyramid management group ) were formed in 1970 in syracuse , new york by robert j . congel .\npyramid - gallery . . . pyramid of khafra shaohao tomb , qufu , china stockport pyramid in stockport , united kingdom karlsruhe pyramid , germany the pyramid arena in memphis , tennessee hanoi museum in hanoi , vietnam features an . . .\nwhile critics accuse multilevel marketing companies of being pyramid schemes , the federal trade commission says that a company only qualifies as a pyramid scheme if its salespeople are paid primarily on the basis of recruitment , as opposed to the sale of a retail product or service .\nthe direct selling association currently represents about 200 companies and says there are about 50 more awaiting admission .\nlisted companies ( across the main board and altx ) has dropped by 8 % to 388 , from 422 ( in the roughly two decades , from 1998 , the number of listed companies has declined by 42 % ) .\nmany companies , like avon and mary kay , released few details on the average income of their sellers .\nimportantly , direct - selling companies are dedicated to providing opportunities to americans of all races and ethnicities . according to an annual survey sponsored by the direct selling association , the trade association for more than 160 direct - selling companies , almost two - thirds of direct sellers say their companies focus on diversity development .\npyramid ( gladiators ) . . . pyramid is an event played in several incarnations of the television series gladiators . . . in this event played on a giant sponge pyramid , two contenders must climb to the top whilst two gladiators attempt to halt their progress . . .\n\u201ci think the environment has changed , \u201d says robert fitzpatrick , who runs the website pyramid scheme alert . \u201cmore complaints about these companies are coming . it\u2019s going to be impossible for the ftc to sweep this all under the rug . \u201d\nthe ftc won\u2019t say how often investigations lead to lawsuits or fines , but the answer seems to be not too often . since 2001 , the ftc has charged just five companies with running pyramid schemes , and three of those cases dated back to investigations that started in the 1990s . and all of those cases were against relatively small companies .\npyramid ( gladiators ) - event history - united kingdom . . . years active 1994 - 1997 , 2008\u20132009 pyramid was introduced in the third series of the original british run , becoming one of the show ' s core events . . . the steps at the base of the pyramid were also made thinner to reduce the risk of falling awkwardly . . . despite the events revamp , pyramid was axed for the second time and did not return for the seventh series . . .\nthe pyramid companies , also known as pyramid management group , were formed in 1970 in syracuse , new york by robert j . congel . its first three malls , or the company ' s\npioneer malls\n, were pyramid mall ithaca ( the shops at ithaca mall ) , pyramid mall plattsburgh , and pyramid mall saratoga . all three malls opened in 1975 and marked the beginning of an advance in shopping center construction and ownership . currently , it is the largest privately owned developer of shopping malls in the country . the company has since grown to own 20 properties throughout new york and massachusetts . however , of the three original pyramid malls , two have been demolished for strip centers , and the ithaca property has since been sold .\npyramid schemers had better watch out . according to the wall street journal , the securities and exchange commission ( sec ) is on the lookout for web - based pyramid schemes that may be exploiting the booming direct - sales industry .\nglassdoor gives you an inside look at what it ' s like to work at pyramid management group , including salaries , reviews , office photos , and more . this is the pyramid management group company profile . all content is posted anonymously by employees working at pyramid management group .\nsound confusing ? it is . not every company in the direct selling industry is a pyramid scheme , but the sketchy behavior of a few companies has caught the attention of regulators . here are five of the biggest companies that have faced accusations of fraud . one is a popular makeup company , and another sells herbal supplements . the businesses on the list are ordered by 2016 net revenue .\nthe pyramid companies - policies - mb - 18 . . . in 2005 , pyramid began the implementation of a parental escort policy ( branded mb - 18 ) at the group ' s largest malls . 1996 from 600 pm to closing ( it was changed to 400 pm at around the same time pyramid initiated its mb - 18 policy ) , is currently in effect at destiny usa ( syracuse . . . all pyramid malls have security programs managed by ipc international , having been in - house prior to september 2009 . . .\nbiederman , david ,\nthe pyramid formula ,\nbusiness west , august 1998 , p . 6 .\nthe pyramid companies - theatery . . . the\ntheatery\nconcept was developed by the pyramid companies in conjunction with the opening of palisades center in 1998 . . . currently , palisades holds the only theatery concept , but a major renovation and expansion at the walden galleria on the side that faces i - 90 will bring many new upscale restaurants and retailers . . . has also stated his intention to use the theatery concept in his forthcoming medley centre project in irondequoit , a suburb of rochester , new york . . .\nin 2011 , roughly 15 . 6 million americans worked as salespeople for multilevel marketing companies , according to the direct selling association .\nin the u . s . alone , there are hundreds of multilevel marketing companies that sell a variety of goods and services .\nkeep and the ftc\u2019s peter vander nat recently updated their research from the mid - 2000s on mlm companies . keep says ackman and the controversy around herbalife partly inspired the update .\nthe mall is owned and managed by the pyramid companies , a group who also owns and manages regional sister mall galleria at crystal run in middletown , ny , as well as the palisades center in west nyack , ny . the poughkeepsie galleria has adopted the pyramid corporate\nmb - 18\nteenage curfew policy on friday and saturday evenings , a policy that began in september 2005 .\nthe totals in this analysis , as published by the jse , include what one might call \u201czombie\u201d companies who remain listed , but are suspended . a well - known example of this is 1time holdings , and there are easily a few dozen of these companies \u2018on\u2019 the jse .\namway is the most profitable direct - selling firm in the world , and the company has been a frequent subject of pyramid scheme investigations . in a landmark ruling in 1979 , the ftc decided amway was not a pyramid scheme because distributors were not paid specifically for recruiting new salespeople , setting a precedent for the ftc\u2019s definition of a pyramid scheme that still holds today .\npyramid president michael bovalino told news conferences in poughkeepsie and the town of wallkill yesterday that the policy has been working well in the other malls .\nin october 2006 , blue outdoor signed a long - term agreement with pyramid companies , one of the largest privately held shopping center developers in the northeast , to place advertising in their 15 malls in new york and massachusetts . the pyramid companies own and manage the most successful portfolio of retail - based , tourist , and entertainment destinations in the northeast . malls in the pyramid portfolio are the center of commerce in cities throughout new york and massachusetts including : albany , buffalo , plattsburgh , poughkeepsie , and ithaca . their malls include the palisades center , the tenth largest enclosed mall in the country . blue outdoor has access to over 600 advertising faces in 15 malls , reaching over 171 million annual visitors .\npyramid schemes might not be quite as old as the pyramids themselves , but they\u2019ve been around for a long time .\nithaca , ny \u2013 susan feiszli joins cushman wakefield / pyramid brokerage company as a read more . .\nmany u . s . - based companies also have massive international sales operations that in some cases make up the majority of their sales .\n. get organized and identify specific companies who contribute to hetero - white supremacist oppression . but please , for our collective sanity , stop sharing sloppy calls to boycott random companies at 11 : 29 p . m . on the third tuesdays of every other month .\nabout pyramid group \u2013 pyramid hotel group is a privately held , boston - based hotel company with some 80 hotels and resorts under hotel management and asset management , comprising more than 22 , 000 rooms and approximately10 , 000employees . pyramid hotel group , ranked among the largest u . s . hotel management companies by independent sources , provides hotel management , asset management and project management services to a broad array of hotel assets ranging from a90 - room select - service hotel to world - class properties with more than 1 , 000rooms . pyramid hotel group is a franchisee of all major hotel brand companies and an operator of independent four - and five - star hotels and resorts . pyramid\u2019s resort group currently manages resorts throughout the united states , caribbean and europe . for more information , please go to urltoken\npyramid hotel group provides superior operations , owner relations , and support services to its assets and investors throughout the investment horizon .\nsandakan - born graffiti artist kenji chai \u2019s masterpiece entitled \u201cresurrection\u201d is located at the ground floor , adjacent to the sunway pyramid west link bridge .\nsome relatively big news regarding medley centre . hope pyramid ' s plans don ' t draw interest away from the midtown redevelopment !\nthe chinese media called nu skin a pyramid scheme in 2014 , and the company was then investigated by a chinese government agency . this was not the first time the company faced criticism for its operations in china . citron research published a report calling nu skin an illegal pyramid scheme in 2012 .\names monument - richardsonian design . . . the monument is a four - sided , random ashlar pyramid , 60 feet ( 18 m ) square at the base and 60 feet ( 18 m ) high , constructed of light - colored native granite . . . the pyramid features an interior passage , now sealed , alongside the perimeter of the structure ' s base . . . richardson designed the pyramid , which includes two 9 feet ( 2 . 7 m ) tall bas - relief portraits of the ames brothers by sculptor augustus saint - gaudens on the east and west sides of the pyramid ' s top . . .\neffective september 9 , the poughkeepsie galleria and the galleria at crystal run in the town of wallkill will join four other malls owned by the syracuse - based pyramid companies and institute a weekend parental escort policy for teens under the . that means kids must be accompanied by a parent or adult after 4 p . m . on fridays and saturdays .\nthis was the big story of the day in the oneonta star on friday , feb . 18 , 1972 , as officials of the syracuse - based pyramid investors corp . said the day before that they would build a fully enclosed , air - conditioned shopping mall . many will remember this as the pyramid mall , today ' s foxcare center .\n\u00a9 2018 | pyramid peak properties all rights reserved . | terms of use | privacy policy | sitemap | owner login\nthis deal may create more incentive for the next tier of brand companies to combine in order to compete effectively . hyatt and ihg have been mentioned in this regard\nfast 25 join us on july 25th to honor indy ' s top 25 fastest - growing privately held companies . get your tickets today ! .\nduring january 2005 , the mall announced it would enact and begin enforcing the pyramid companies '\nmb - 18\nteenage curfew policy beginning in september 2005 , following a large fight involving young teenagers in front of then - filene ' s . due to the size of the incident , local police were called , and several arrests were made .\nso what exactly differentiates a pyramid scheme from a legitimate business ? according to the ftc , pyramid schemes \u201cpromise consumers or investors large profits based primarily on recruiting others to join their program , not based on profits from any real investment or real sale of goods to the public . \u201d\nthe jse\u2019s director of issuer regulation john burke , writing for the very first edition of the financial markets journal in april 2005 , defended the trend towards fewer companies on the market , which has been in place for at least the last two decades . burke pointed out that in 1998 , \u201cthere were 669 companies listed on the jse\u201d and that \u201cby 2004 , this number had dropped to 396\u201d . he argued that \u201cthose that remain are a far stronger and more solid group of companies in which to invest . the market as a whole has almost doubled in size , and the listings requirements have been tightened up significantly\u201d .\nwhile this analysis deals with the number of companies listed , the underlying composition and character of the market has changed significantly over the same period . patrick cairns\u2019s excellent analysis in december 2015 revealed how between 2005 and 2015 , 40 % of the top 40 had changed . at that point , of the 16 companies that had fallen out of the top40 over that decade , only three had delisted . the underlying shifts between sectors have been far more impactful , as cairns deftly summarises : \u201cthere are essentially three major themes to how the index has changed \u2013 the fall of mining companies , the rise of property stocks , and the jse\u2019s move towards being a market dominated by industrial counters\u201d .\nfortune \u2014 bill ackman\u2019s campaign to prove that diet shake company herbalife is operating a pyramid scheme has finally paid a dividend .\nwhile we certainly rely on recruitment to sell our products , the compensation is based not on the recruitment of other people but ultimately on the sales of the product to real people who are using the products ,\nsaid joseph mariano , president of the direct selling association , an industry trade organization that represents roughly 200 direct sales companies , including herbalife . nearly all direct sales companies rely on a multilevel model .\nas a leader in the hotel industry , pyramid is committed to providing outstanding service to our guests and superior returns to our owners and investors .\nat its flagship asset , sunway pyramid shopping mall . the property giant collaborated with three internationally - recognised local artists to create wall murals based on the central theme .\nif any one of these companies were a sponsor of major league soccer , we would look askance at it ( as many have with herbalife over the years ) , but then put it from our minds . however , all of these companies follow the same business model : an initial investment from a large number of people , with the notable payouts that are advertised and everything but promised only going to 1 % of the participants . mls should look at fixing their relationships with these companies before one of them explodes in their face .\n, but preying on black people through pyramid schemes and messy boycotts is not . instead of sending threads of unorganized ideas , boycott\ni applied through college or university . the process took 1 day . i interviewed at pyramid management group ( syracuse , ny ) in april 2011 .\nfrom 8 - 14 may 2017 , sunway reit will be conducting various activities for the public at lg 2 orange avenue , sunway pyramid shopping mall .\nover the next dozen years congel and pyramid built a dozen malls in new york and massachusetts . according to a 1988 boston globe profile of the company ,\nalong the way , the pyramid companies established a reputation not only as the biggest and fastest - growing builder of shopping malls around , but also as a corporate operator - - aggressive , prolific and proud of it . one company executive referred to pyramid ' s squadrons of young executives as ' the green berets of mall - building . '\ndrawn from top colleges and recruited by headhunters , pyramid employed young lawyers and m . b . a . s willing to work whatever hours were necessary to complete a project . while associates operating out of the syracuse headquarters were required to attend a daily work meeting at 6 : 30 a . m . , those in the field had to be on the construction site at 5 : 30 a . m . in order to make their reports to the main office . it was an intense , fast - paced work environment that left little time for a social life , but generally it was only people who already possessed the necessary devotion and drive who were hired by pyramid . legions of pyramid - trained lawyers and developers went on to establish their own companies around the country , most of whom professed gratitude to congel for his crash course in business .\nother regulators do seem to have been a bit more aggressive . the securities and exchange commission has charged two mlm companies in the past two years with running pyramid schemes . one of them , rex venture group , which ran online auction company zeekrewards , was as large as $ 600 million . in 2009 , california shut down yourtravelbiz , calling the company , which sold access to travel deals , an \u201celaborate pyramid scheme . \u201d and the sec opened an investigation into herbalife last year , shortly after ackman began to attack the company .\nartists kenji chai , caryn koh and louise low put their imagination to work and expressed their interpretations of the theme on three exterior walls around sunway pyramid .\nin 2013 , malaysian health promotion board ( mysihat ) recognised and accredited sunway pyramid as malaysia\u2019s first health promoting mall ( hpm ) .\nadditionally , pyramid recently received the coveted \u201chyatt franchise hotel of the year award\u201d for the 470 - room hyatt regency schaumburg , chicago . fields stated , \u201cthis award rounds out our brand trophy case . pyramid now has received a top award from all five of the major , full - service brand groups and brings the total honors awarded to pyramid to 24 in the past 10 years . this recognition is especially humbling because only a small handful of elite operators may operate a hyatt hotel , making competition for this award particularly intense . \u201d\nthe pyramid mall sat vacant for just over a year , until bettiol enterprises confirmed in the closing days of december 1994 that it had purchased the property . it hadn ' t been decided what would be done with the property .\npalisades center routes 59 and 303 rockland county ( town of clarkstown ) , new york plans for a lower hudson valley shopping mall were first envisaged in 1982 . 3 years later , syracuse ' s pyramid companies announced plans for an upscale shopping center which was to comprise 875 , 000 leasable square feet .\nburke\u2019s argument that the number of companies should not be looked at in isolation might certainly hold water . the total market capitalisation of the jse over time paints a picture of a market in rude health . follow - up to come .\ninstead , balance images with plain text . use html background colors , bulletproof buttons , and content that\u2019s arranged in an inverted pyramid layout .\nron , pyramid has been doing this in its carousel center mall in syracuse for several years . there does not seem to be any opposition from the retailers or too many objections from the kids . i do know the mall is quieter now and pyramid is looking to expand carousel into a massive entertainment / retail / tourist complex called destiny usa .\naccording to the star of wednesday , oct . 18 ,\nthe mall opened at 9 : 30 tuesday morning with a series of brief speeches by pyramid and white modell executives .\nthe top two operators are tanger factory outlet centers ( skt ) and simon property group ( spg ) . both companies are experiencing earnings growth and pay above - market dividend yields . fear of interest rate hikes has scared investors out of these stocks . thus they have not participated in the recent market rally . this is an opportunity to purchase these fast growing companies at bargain prices .\ndespite criticism of its methods , pyramid was in many ways the envy in its field . whereas the industry average sale level for mall tenants was $ 170 per square foot , pyramid boasted an average of $ 250 per square foot , due in large part to hard - nosed bargaining of leases that allowed pyramid to remove underperforming tenants . the company also was able to build its projects in half the time as other developers , needing only six to nine months from groundbreaking to completion . to achieve this end , pyramid again skirted the edge of acceptable business practices . according to a 1988 forbes article ,\nin pittsfield , massachusetts , recently , pyramid and a subcontractor paid over $ 240 , 000 in fines for filling in a swamp , relocating a stream , and even laying drinking water and sewage pipes in the same trench . still , the 100 - store mall opened recently to more than 120 , 000 shoppers over the first five days .\nno matter how vehement the community protests leveled at pyramid during the developmental stage of a project , the mall always proved to be highly trafficked . the forbes profile conceded that\nfor all his roughshod tactics , congel invariably leaves behind malls that enhance the local economy and are much appreciated by the townfolk . ' i declared war on pyramid , ' admits thacam n . y . ' s former mayor , edward conley , who also took to visiting city after city in the northeast to warn others about pyramid . he now says , ' in retrospect i have to admit that pyramid helped us rejuvenate our community by offering us competition , making the whole county a vibrant retail market . '\nhave you used other vacation rental companies ? if you have , then you know that the bigger property management companies could have up to 300 properties on their program . as a result , you may have felt as though you and your property are just another property code in their system . if you\u2019ve never used a vacation rental company , than you\u2019re in for a treat .\nmost people know the telltale signs \u2014 promises of fast money , pressure to recruit others , and products of dubious value . yet these scams just won\u2019t go away . the ftc isn\u2019t always successful at identifying and shutting them down , in part because there\u2019s no single federal rule clarifying what makes a pyramid scheme a pyramid scheme , bloomberg reported .\nthe fairfax county public schools system is divided into eight pyramid clusters , each comprising two to four high schools and their feeder elementary and middle schools . students who live in the tysons , mclean or vienna areas attend schools in cluster 1 , the herndon - langley - mclean pyramid , or cluster 2 , the falls church - madison - marshall pyramid . tysons public schools spend about $ 14 , 166 per student , whereas the u . s . average expenditure is $ 12 , 435 . it is estimated there are 13 . 2 students per teacher in tysons .\nthis specifically applies to pyramid companies - owned malls , though not all as of yet . ( palisades center is not one of the malls with this\nmb18\nrestriction , but the nearest ones to here ( nyc ) are crossgates in albany and holyoke mall in holyoke . crossgates already has this restriction , and holyoke mall will have it as of september 9 . )\nfinally , the national labor relations board has proposed what may be a far - reaching ruling that may have a significant effect on the industry . they want to allow labor organizers to force local franchisees to follow the practices of the parent companies , rather than acting as independent employers . although targeted at mcdonalds and other fast - food companies , hotels are clearly covered by this as well , and the industry\u2019s lobbying arm , the american hotel & lodging association , is organizing a challenge to this proposal .\nindianapolis - based developer centre properties is the target of another foreclosure suit , this one involving pyramid place shoppes , a retail center in a busy shopping area on the city ' s northwest side .\na basic idea behind the pyramid scheme is that the more people you recruit to \u201cwork\u201d under you , the more money you will make . it is a multi - level marketing program where success is based on the number of people you can recruit , the number of people they can bring in under them , and so on . the people at the top of the pyramid stand to make the most money , as the people lower down are simply paying off the people who invested above them . should recruiting action slow down or come to a halt , the money source will quickly dry up and the scheme will fall apart .\nmultilevel marketing companies employ a network of independent salespeople who sell products directly to people in their community . these salespeople earn income based on their personal sales , as well as the sales of people they recruit to work for the company .\nthe most recent quarter saw a large number of guidance reductions for the rest of this year , although the 2016 outlook remained relatively positive . some short - term issues affected a couple of the companies , but as will be evident in the discussion of stock prices , most of the negativity was already factored in , and share prices generally have recovered along with the rest of the market over the past few weeks .\nin the late 1980s congel looked to build a mall in his own backyard , targeting the site of an old junkyard . named the carousel center , it opened in 1990 and served not only as a flagship center for pyramid but also a prototype for the future malls . also in 1990 pyramid attempted to become directly involved in retailing when it paid $ 20 million to acquire the venerable bonwit teller department store chain from its bankrupt corporate parent , after an earlier attempt at acquiring b . altman had failed . for pyramid , the acquisition assured that a bonwit teller store continued to serve as an anchor in its walden galleria mall in cheektowaga , new york . moreover , pyramid hoped to use bonwit teller department stores as anchors at its new malls , as well as to open a new flagship operation on fifth avenue in manhattan . efforts to revitalize bonwit teller failed , however , and pyramid returned its focus to leasing rather than retail .\ncelebrated success stories credited to the american spirit of enterprise . care must be taken to defend them from misguided attempts to restrict the independence of its millions of salespeople and from the threats posed to sellers and customers by pyramid scheme fraud .\nin 2007 , bersin properties was purchased by scott r . congel , a former principal with the pyramid companies of syracuse . the sale triggered speculation that the half - empty mall may be developed into a mixed use property . congel announced ambitious plans for redeveloping the property : a 421 - room hotel , 330 condominium units and a 16 - screen movie theater would be part of the project , as well as retail , restaurant and office space and an underground parking garage .\nniedt , bob ,\nalumni build on successes learned at pyramid school of development ,\nsyracuse herald american , august 21 , 1994 , p . a1 .\nat pyramid peak properties , we recommend that vacation property owners in south lake tahoe , fallen leaf and kirkwood depend on our professional property management services . read more\nlast october , a group of consumer advocates filed a petition urging the ftc to do more to regulate the mlm industry . among the proposals was one that called for the ftc to require mlm firms to disclose the success rate and average profits of recruits . other companies , such as franchisors , have to disclose similar statistics .\nalthough the ftc says receiving commissions based on actual product sales is legal , sole - smith claims in many ftc investigations of multi - level marketing companies , \u201cthe majority of sales occurred between company and salespeople . \u201d in these cases , the products can be mere decoys .\nthe mall had a good run of success , but things began to fade around 1983 , when the southside mall opened . in addition to the white modell anchor department store at the pyramid mall , others included king ' s , barker ' s and nichols , with the latter closing in 1990 .\non a pure numerical basis ( not value ) , the composition of the jse has changed from 91 % domestic companies with 9 % foreign in 2007 , to 80 % domestic and 20 % foreign as at the end of 2016 . on a value basis , the shift is arguably far more pronounced .\n\u201cthe chances that the ftc investigation against herbalife will turn into something is almost nil , \u201d says tracy coenen , a forensic accountant who has been following multi - level marketing companies for nearly a decade . \u201cbill ackman is wrong in thinking the government will shut down herbalife . \u201d\npyramid hotel group is a privately held , boston - based hotel company with 60 hotels and resorts under hotel management and asset management , comprising more than 22 , 000 - plus rooms and approximately 8 , 900 employees . pyramid hotel group , ranked among the largest u . s . hotel management company by independent sources , provides hotel management , asset management and project management services to a broad array of hotel assets ranging from a 90 - room select - service hotel to world - class properties with more than 1 , 000 rooms . pyramid hotel group is a franchisee of all major hotel brand companies and an operator of independent four - and five - star hotels and resorts . additional information is available at urltoken .\nboston , ma , october 7 , 2013 \u2013officials of pyramid hotel group , one of the nation\u2019s largest independent hotel management companies , today announced it has added thirteen hotels , a combination of full - and select - service properties , to its portfolio throughout the continental united states through the first nine months of 2013 . additionally , the company is continuing its robust project management project work , with more than $ 50 million in renovations / upgrades completed or underway this year .\nthe problem is , these individuals are looking for an easy way to make money without having to sell a lot of product or offer a service people can use . this is what the pyramid scheme is all about .\n\u201ci do think this is an under - regulated industry , \u201d says william keep , who is the dean of the business school at the college of new jersey and has co - authored studies with a top economist from the ftc to define the difference between a legal mlm company and a pyramid scheme .\nperhaps no company has faced a bigger roller coaster of allegations in recent years than herbalife . a commercial court in belgium ruled herbalife an illegal pyramid scheme in 2011 , and the company faced a huge class - action lawsuit by former and current distributors back in 2004 . the plaintiffs alleged herbalife was a pyramid scheme , offering little to no opportunity to earn a profit . in 2014 , bill ackman of pershing square capital released a presentation suggesting herbalife was a pyramid scheme , produced a damning documentary , and even made a $ 1 billion bet against the company by shorting its stock .\npyramid has had a very active few months , highlighted by its acquisition of the management assets of winegardner and hammons inc . ( whi ) , a long established cincinnati - based operator with a portfolio of 17 hotels , mostly full service marriott products in the midwest . whi also has several development projects in the pipeline . pyramid also took over management at the radisson hotel in manchester nh , the hilton boston - woburn ma , sunshine suites on grand cayman island , and the dahlman campus inn in ann arbor michigan . pyramid also signed a contract to operate a residence inn in downtown hartford ct , with transition scheduled in late november or early december . finally , pyramid entered into an agreement to manage the guest house at graceland , a 450 key hotel currently under construction in memphis tn adjacent to elvis presley\u2019s former residence which is scheduled to open next fall .\ninvestigations are actively under way and at least one company has already been shut down by the sec as a result of allegations it was nothing more than a \u201cfraudulent $ 129 million pyramid scheme . \u201d\nthe lack of ftc prosecutions has long frustrated critics of multi - level marketing companies , which sell their products by recruiting individuals to sell to friends , family members , and acquaintances . herbalife is one of the nation\u2019s largest and oldest multi - level marketing firms . critics say that many mlm businesses are essentially pyramid schemes , ripping off new recruits . last year , fortune detailed the extensive fraud allegations against another large mlm company , nu skin ( nus ) .\nmessages and reminders supported with medical facts in forms of visuals are displayed at key locations throughout the mall , staircases and the covered elevated canopy walk , connecting sunway pyramid , sunway university and monash university malaysia within sunway resort city .\nthe syracuse area is home a number of diverse companies that lead their respective industries such as o\u2019brien and gere , carrier corporation , bristol meyers squib , lockheed martin , national grid , l . & j . g . stickley , inc . united parcel service , welch allyn , verizon , axa equitable life insurance , excellus blue cross blue shield of new york , anheuser busch companies , the bank of new york , time warner cable , sensis and syracuse research corporation .\naside from property , there are four mega foreign companies that have listed on the jse in recent years : glencore ( \u2018glencore xstrata\u2019 , in 2013 ) , steinhoff international\u2019s delisting and subsequent secondary listing ( 2015 ) , anheuser - busch ( ab ) inbev ( 2016 ) and medi - clinic\u2019s delisting and subsequent secondary listing ( following the reverse takeover of al noor in 2016 ) . combined , these four companies have a market capitalisation of more than r3 . 5 trillion .\nin the 1990s , nu skin was investigated by the ftc and the states of connecticut , pennsylvania , florida , illinois , ohio , and michigan . the company settled in all cases and ended up paying $ 2 . 5 million to the ftc over two cases . when the connecticut attorney general refused the original settlement terms and sued nu skin for operating a pyramid scheme , the company ended up paying out $ 85 , 000 and admitting no wrongdoing . the attorney general of pennsylvania sued nu skin , as well , alleging that the company operated a pyramid scheme through its subsidiary , qiq connections . even hbo\u2019s john oliver has singled the company out for criticism .\nthe poughkeepsie galleria is a shopping center on u . s . 9 in the town of poughkeepsie , new york , located just north of wappingers falls , and is the largest shopping center in dutchess county . the galleria has an area of 1100000sqft with two floors containing 140 shops and 14 restaurants as well as a 16 - screen , stadium - seating regal cinemas theater . the galleria is owned and managed by the pyramid companies , a group who also owns and manages regional sister mall the palisades center in west nyack , ny . the galleria has adopted the pyramid corporate\nmb - 18\nteenage curfew policy on friday and saturday evenings , a policy that began in september 2005 . anchor stores include best buy , dick ' s sporting goods , jcpenney , macy ' s , sears , and target .\nin addition to the ill - fated purchase of bonwit teller , pyramid also experienced financial pressure in the 1990s from major cost overruns in the construction of the carousel center and palisades centers in rockland county , new york . chase manhattan loaned the company $ 200 million to complete palisades as well as to help congel prepare pyramid properties for sale . in april 1998 congel announced that he was interested in selling pyramid ' s 31 properties ( including 29 malls ) , which he portrayed as a family decision . with five children , he preferred to avoid family conflict by selling the assets , then allowing his heirs\nto do their own thing .\nthe fact that a number of competing real estate investment trusts had recently paid high prices for mall operations , according to congel ,\nonly made what was inevitable much better .\nwhen the real estate market soon cooled , however , he elected to sell off the pyramid malls individually . but this strategy also failed to produce the kind of return for which congel had hoped , and the properties were pulled from the market . in the aftermath of this decision , congel was sued in federal court in may 2000 by eight partners in individual new york and massachusetts malls who claimed that he had drawn millions of dollars from their partnerships in order to acquire bonwit teller and complete carousel center . pyramid attorneys maintained that such actions were proper and normal operating procedure for the company . pyramid officials also called the suit\nsour grapes ,\ncaused by the company ' s failure to sell the malls .\nlipin , steven , and david d . kirkpatrick ,\npyramid , a big real - estate firm , seeks buyer ,\nwall street journal , april 8 , 1998 .\npyramid reportedly lost $ 60 million between 1990 and 1999 operating bonwit teller . the amount was the subject of a lawsuit alleging company chairman robert congel illegally transferred $ 20 million of the debt to partners in the company ' s crossgates mall in albany , which never housed a bonwit teller store .\non wednesday , herbalife disclosed that it was under investigation by the federal trade commission . the ftc later confirmed the news . shares of herbalife ( hlf ) have fallen 12 % since the news broke , and the stock is down 26 % this year . investors , though , could be overreacting to the news . the ftc\u2019s track record is uneven at best in policing pyramid schemes .\nalthough the ftc did order amway to make certain changes , it was largely a victory for amway and the future of the multi - level marketing industry . amway has faced legal trouble in numerous countries outside the u . s . over the years , and robert todd carroll , author of the skeptic\u2019s dictionary , insisted amway was a \u201clegal pyramid scheme . \u201d\ntysons corner has been voted the 12th largest business district in the united states and is the largest business district of fairfax county , with 26 . 4 million square feet of office space . tysons is home to many companies listed on the fortune 500 list : ibm , microstrategy , at & t , boeing , hilton worldwide , booz allen hamilton , capital one , deloitte , ernst & young , freddie mac , gannett ( usa today ) , the mitre corp . , the national automobile dealers association , pricewaterhousecoopers , saic , northrop grumman , and sun microsystems . the following companies are headquartered in fairfax county , 5 of which are located in the heart of tysons business district .\nand most companies have a laundry list of requirements , including sales quotas of hundreds or thousands of dollars a month , that must be met to stay an\nactive\nseller and to qualify for coveted commission checks .\njoseph mariano , of the direct selling association , says pyramid schemers have evolved over the years and are now extremely adept at making their scheme appear as if it is a legitimate business . if you are involved in direct sales and more emphasis is placed on recruiting family and friends to join you in your direct - sales activities , or the list prices on items you are supposed to sell seem overly inflated , you may be involved in a pyramid scheme .\nmatthew bader , the galleria\u2019s general manager , did not respond to repeated requests by phone and email for comment . a spokeswoman at pyramid management group , the syracuse - based developer and property manager that operates walden galleria , directed questions to bader .\n3 . and then there\u2019s the aviation mall in queensbury , n . y . built in 1975 , it is owned by pyramid companies , which bills itself as \u201cthe largest privately - owned developer of shopping centers in the northeast . \u201d the aviation mall \u201cfeatures\u201d just over 50 stores anchored by j . c . penney ( jcp ) , sears ( shld ) , bon - ton ( bont ) , target ( tgt ) , tj maxx ( tjx ) , dick\u2019s sporting goods ( dks ) and regal cinemas ( rgc ) .\nfrom lipsticks sold by iconic\navon ladies\nto the popular p90x workout system , multilevel marketing companies represent nearly $ 30 billion in annual u . s . sales and enlist tens of millions of americans as independent salespeople . here ' s a look at how the industry works .\nto protect minority entrepreneurs for whom direct selling is a vital path to opportunity , federal anti - pyramid scheme legislation is needed . last year , reps . marsha blackburn ( r - tenn . ) and marc veasey ( d - texas ) introduced the bipartisan anti - pyramid promotional scheme act to protect americans involved in direct selling and their customers by clearly defining , for the first time in federal statute , the difference between a legitimate direct - selling business and an illegal pyramid scheme . this pro - consumer legislation is a critical safeguard for vulnerable populations , which is why its bipartisan supporters included members of the congressional black caucus and hispanic caucus . there are plans to reintroduce similar legislation in the 115th congress .\nbuilt in 2004 , the reserve at chesterfield is a community consisting of 49 luxury townhomes . the reserve at chesterfield is located in westtown township , chester county , pa . the reserve at chesterfield was built while francis iacobucci was president of iacobucci homes , a division of baker companies ( privately owned regional builder ) .\npyramid brokerage company 5786 widewaters pkwy p . o . box 3 syracuse , ny 13214 phone : ( 315 ) 445 - 1030 fax : ( 315 ) 445 - 2074 syracuse @ urltoken\nlately , all eyes have been on herbalife , a $ 4 billion weight loss and nutritional supplement company that hedge fund manager bill ackman has attacked as an alleged\npyramid scheme .\nour goal at pyramid consulting group is to be \u201cone place to fill all your space . \u201d with a diversified team of recruiters , we focus on developing and nurturing top talent networks nationwide . we are proud to be the preferred vendor for some of the largest organizations in the world .\nfamous examples include mary kay , scentsy , and three of major league soccer ' s team and league sponsors : herbalife , advocare , and lifevantage . multi - level marketing companies are not necessarily intrinsically problematic , but their operations allow for economic exploitation of their contractors and can sometimes devolve into pyramid schemes . these kinds of operations are especially prevalent and enticing in our current economy : the siren call of being able to make extra money on the side while working for yourself is very tempting .\nof course , we\u2019ve seen a boom in property listings over this time period and many of these have been secondary listings on the south african bourse ( helping drive the number of foreign companies higher ) . local investors\u2019 fascination with ( particularly eastern ) european property funds has meant no shortage of demand .\nduring the campaign , president donald trump pledged to enact policies that promote job growth for african - americans . to support the aspirations of many african - american entrepreneurs , it is critical to enact legislation that supports direct sellers and job creation while combating pyramid schemes .\nthe\ntheatery\nconcept was developed by the pyramid companies in conjunction with the opening of palisades center in 1998 . it mixes movie theaters and upscale restaurants together for a combination of a movie / dinner experience . currently , there are two centers with the theatery concept - with a major renovation and expansion at the walden galleria in 2007 . scott r . congel ( son of robert j . congel ) had also stated his intention to use the theatery concept in medley centre project in irondequoit , a suburb of rochester , new york . mr . congel lost the mall in winter 2016 for failure to pay his payment in lieu of taxes ( pilot ) obligations to the town of irondequoit and the irondequoit school district after the mall sat nearly vacant for years .\nin 2012 , harper\u2019s magazine published a story referring to mary kay as \u201cthe pink pyramid scheme . \u201d the journalist behind the piece , virginia sole - smith , said , \u201creally , the only way to make money is by recruiting other people to sell products as part of their sales unit , which they then get paid a commission off of every time those women place a wholesale order . and that does look like a pyramid scheme . \u201d an agency spokesperson told sole - smith he was unable to confirm or deny whether the company had ever been investigated .\nalso occupying the pyramid mall ,\nthe article explained ,\nwill be loblaws supermarket , fay ' s drugs , an assortment of smaller shops , and branches of the oneonta savings and loan association and mechanics exchange bank .\nthe latter was in an outside building , now a branch of community bank . parking was available at the mall for 692 cars .\nusana was also scrutinized by dr . murray h . smith , a new zealand government statistician for the commerce commission . in 2008 , he said , \u201cyou can make a very strong argument that this could be a pyramid scheme . \u201d\nwhile a vast majority of salespeople - - 78 % - - are still women ( many companies like avon and mary kay target women almost exclusively ) , the percentage of men who are entering the business is growing . in 2011 , about 22 % of salespeople were men compared with 14 % in 2008 .\nthe wknd and hotlink partner to bring you the all - new the wknd sessions live . . .\nfake friend creators charge people who are interested in increasing the number of followers they have or in having their products and services promoted , yet deliver no discernible results . companies and individuals who pay these types of schemers are often left with nothing more than false , inflated numbers .\nfields added that pyramid expects to see more large hotels changing hands as the hotel economy continues to improve and financing becomes more readily available . \u201cthere is a pent - up demand by a number of institutional investors to acquire major assets in this phase of the cycle . \u201d\n2014 saw the highest number of listings ( 24 ) since 2008 ( 23 , a number which was equaled in 2015 ) . the boom in 2007 , with 62 listings , remains an almost outlandish number . last year , the number of listings dropped to below 20 . the trend in the delistings column below makes for interesting reading . the jse effectively needs to attract around 20 new listings a year just to stand still in terms of the number of companies on the bourse . it has managed to have more listings than delistings in four of the last ten years .\nall 1 , 005 guestrooms & suites , enclosed public areas and function venues within sunway resort hotel & spa , pyramid tower east and the villas have been converted into smoke - free zones . however , designated smoking areas have been made available within selected outdoor locations at the hotel ."]}
{"id": 54658, "summary": [{"text": "the karnataka power transmission corporation limited , also known as kptcl , is the sole electricity transmission and distribution company in state of karnataka .", "topic": 25}, {"text": "its origin was in karnataka electricity board .", "topic": 33}, {"text": "this electricity transmission and distribution entity was corporatised to provide efficient and reliable electric power supply to the people of karnataka state . ", "topic": 25}], "title": "karnataka power transmission corporation", "paragraphs": ["jindal thermal power company ltd . vs karnataka power transmission . . . on 8 april , 2004\nkarnataka power transmission corporation ltd md s selva kumar has said that karnataka electricity board ( keb ) is short of hands - - two persons perform the work of four .\nkarnataka power transmission corporation limited is mainly vested with the functions of transmission and distribution of power in the entire state of karnataka . it operates under a license issued by karnataka electricity regulatory commission . kptcl purchases power from karnataka power corporation limited , which generates and operates major power generating projects in the state consisting of hydel . thermal and other sources . kptcl purchases power from kpc at the rate fixed by the state govt . from time to time .\nin the year 1999 , karnataka embarked on a major reform of the power sector . as a first step , karnataka electricity board ( keb ) was dissolved and in its place , the karnataka power transmission corporation limited ( kptcl ) was incorporated .\n\u00a9 owned by power grid corporation of india ltd . ( powergrid ) , ministry of power .\nanother agency , karnataka power transmission corporation ltd ( kptcl ) is in charge of transmitting power to different escoms , including bescom . once it gets the power from kptcl , bescom\u2019s local network supplies it to consumers .\n2018 all rights reserved by power grid corporation of india ltd . ( powergrid ) , ministry of power\nthree agencies are involved in the procurement , transmission and supply of power , before it reaches consumers . karnataka power corporation ltd ( kpcl ) is the state agency that gets power from different generating stations . kpcl also buys power from other states when required .\nkptcl also purchases power from central government owned generating stations like national thermal power corporation , neyvelli lignite corporation and the atomic power stations at kalpakkam and kaiga . the approximate share of power from these generating stations is around 16 % .\nto improve the performance of the power sector and in tune with the reforms initiated by government of india , the government of karnataka came out with a general policy proposing fundamental and radical reforms in the power sector . accordingly an act , namely the karnataka electricity reforms act was passed by the karnataka legislature . the reform has mandated major restructuring of the karnataka electricity board and its corporatisation . as part of corporatisation , karnataka electricity board ceased to exit and karnataka power transmission corporation limited was constituted from 1st august 1999 .\nmr . k . anil kumar , senior manager ( regulatory affairs ) , karnataka power transmission corporation ltd ( kptcl ) , delivering a lecture at the garden city college of science and management studies , bangalore .\naspiring managers who wish to become corporate leaders must develop a \u2018think beyond , look beyond ' attitude , said mr k . anil kumar , senior manager - regulatory affairs , karnataka power transmission corporation ltd ( kptcl ) .\nthe public should not be made a scapegoat for the failures , lapses and inaction on the part of the karnataka power corporation limited , karnataka power transmission corporation limited and the bescom . the consumers are already coughing up highest power tariff as compared to the other southern states , if not the whole of india . the ngos and other consumer organisations would do well to raise a banner of revolt , by strongly resisting any further indiscriminate power - rate hike .\nkarnataka power transmission corporation limited ' s annual general meeting ( agm ) was last held on 29 september 2016 and as per records from ministry of corporate affairs ( mca ) , its balance sheet was last filed on 31 march 2016 .\nthe transmission and distribution system in the state was under the control of the government of karnataka ( then mysore ) till the year 1957 . in the year 1957 , karnataka electricity board was formed and the private distribution companies were amalgamated with karnataka electricity board .\npower grid corporation of india limited ( powergrid ) , is an indian state - owned electric utility company headquartered in gurugram , india . powergrid transmits about 50 % of the total power generated in india on its transmission network .\nafter tasting the bitter response from different quarters of society as regards the reintroduction of power cuts in bangalore and other parts of the state , the karnataka power transmission corporation limited ( kptcl ) has resorted to a \u2018power rationing\u2019 system by allotting a certain number of units of power to each escom . further , bescom has also stepped up its vigilance and patrolling exercises to nab culprits who who steal power illegally during the festive season .\nwednesday ' s rain in several parts of the city resulted in the collapse of hoody station of karnataka power transmission corporation limited , plunging most areas in bengaluru east and north into darkness for several hours from 6pm . with at least nine sub - stations supplying power to the city failing , some areas in west bengaluru and the cbd too had no power from 8pm onwards .\nthis was followed by the constitution of karnataka electricity regulatory commission ( kerc ) in november 1999 . in the next phase of the reform process , the transmission and distribution business managed by kptcl were unbundled in june 2002 . four new distribution companies were formed to distribute power in karnataka .\nkarnataka power transmission corporation limited ' s corporate identification number is ( cin ) u40109ka1999sgc025521 and its registration number is 25521 . its email address is companysecretarykptcl @ urltoken and its registered address is cauvery bhavank . g . road , bangalore k . g . road , bangalore ka 560009 in , - , .\nthe transmission and distribution system in the state was under the control of the government of karnataka ( then mysore ) till year 1957 . in the year 1957 , mseb was formed and the private distribution companies were amalgamated with karnataka electricity board .\nfor instance , in sugar and steel factories , while production process goes on , power can be generated simultaneously . the factories use part of this power for themselves , and sell the excess to the state . udupi power corporation ltd ( upcl ) , a major ipp , produces power from imported coal .\ndraft typical tender notification document for outsourcing maintenance work of 400kv transmission lines of kptcl - reg .\nsterling investment corporation . . . vs securities and exchange board of . . . on 5 september , 2005\nkudankulam nuclear plant has been producing power that is to be shared among all the southern states . why have the karnataka power agencies and government failed , as of yet , to stake their claims for enhanced quota ?\nhon ' ble minister of energy , govt . of karnataka , vidhana soudha , benagaluru - 560001\nkarnataka power transmission corporation limited is a public incorporated on 28 july 1999 . it is classified as state govt company and is registered at registrar of companies , bangalore . its authorized share capital is rs . 30 , 000 , 001 , 000 and its paid up capital is rs . 21 , 823 , 225 , 900 . it is inolved in production , collection and distribution of electricity\ndirectors of karnataka power transmission corporation limited are sampathkumar , thittamegalapalya nanjundaiah ramesh , ramakrishnaiah taggikuppe ramaiah , rangarajan sridhar , manchegowda ramakrishna , ajjipur malegowda mahadevaprasad , anand prasad , srinivas mysore naganna , nandagopal jyothi prakash , mazhar alam khan , bhakthrahalli venkatarayappa munegowda , javarayagowda suranahally jayaramegowda , shivshankar somaling malagli , thamenahalli hanumantharayappa mohankumar , alenahalli ningegowda jayaraj , shashikant parasappa sakkari , deepak rajaram hegde , .\nthe state has over 15 hydel power stations \u2013 shivanasamudra , sharavathy and bhadra are some of them . though hydel power is a major part of state\u2019s power , bescom gets only a small share of it . the amount of hydel power allocation is fixed for escoms ( electricity supply companies ) .\nconsequent to this the function of distribution of power has been totally separated from kptcl . kptcl is now vested with the responsibility of transmitting power all over the state and construction and maintenance of stations and lines of 66kv and above . kptcl will purchase power from various power producers and sell it to the distribut\nthermal power comes from coal , gas and diesel stations . raichur and bellary thermal power stations ( rtps and btps ) , and yelahanka diesel generating station ( ydgs ) are the state\u2019s major thermal stations . unlike hydel power , thermal power is stable as long as there is no shortage of coal / diesel .\nbangalore\u2019s daily power demand is about 2300 mw ( mega watt ) . that is , 2300 mw of power is transmitted throughout the day to the city on average ( there are sharp differences in peak and non - peak hour consumption though ) . bangalore consumes about one - third of the state\u2019s total power . karnataka\u2019s average demand is 6000 mw per day .\nbangalore is powered by the same grid that supplies to the entire state \u2013 there are no specific sources for bangalore alone . the sources include hydel , thermal and non - conventional sources like wind and sun . the state also gets power from central generating stations ( cgs ) like neyveli lignite corporation , kaiga atomic power station in north karnataka etc . together , the sources have the maximum capacity to produce 12 , 000 mw of power , but actual generation is about 6000 mw and the extent of generation from each source varies through the day . major sources are the state\u2019s own hydel and thermal power stations .\nmoreover the karnataka state is not generating power in surplus . we have been buying power from the sources in the public and private sectors at high costs . rumours say that one such source in the mangalore - udupi belt had tried to toe in their own terms and conditions for buying their thermal - power , by allegedly blackmailing the former bescom md , ias officer p manivannan .\nseven companies bid lowest in power supply auction , quote rs 4 . 24 / unit\nbescom gets 12 % of state\u2019s hydel power for its entire area which also includes tumkur , chitradurga , davanagere etc ( not just bangalore ) . because of this low dependency on hydel power , poor monsoon rains do not hinder power supply to bangalore as much .\ncgs are thermal / nuclear stations . the stations are maintained by central government , and each state gets a specified share of the power generated . the state in which the station is located , will get majority of the power while neighbouring states will get a smaller share . karnataka gets about 1000 mw from cgs , on average .\nthe state of karnataka , with availability of cheap electric power , and other infrastructure facilities , was conducive for increased tempo of industrial activity . it became necessary therefore , to augment power generating capacity by harnessing the entire potential of the sharavathi valley . the first unit of 89 . 1 mw was commissioned in 1964 and completed in 1977 .\nthe state of karnataka , with availability of cheap electric power , and other infrastructure facilities , was conducive for increased tempo of industrial activity . it became necessary to augment the power - generating capacity by harnessing the entire potential of the sharavathi valley . the first unit of 89 . 1 mw was commissioned in 1964 and completed in 1977 .\nhas decentralised its helpline and come up with division wise helpline numbers to resolve power cut problems .\nfor over a month , there have been reports about power shortage in the city . early october , bescom had contemplated power cuts for industries , but later changed the plan when rains started .\nthe demand for power saw a phenomenal increase in the mid sixties and onwards with the setting up of many public sector and private industries in the state . as power generation in the state was entirely dependent on monsoon and was subject to its vagaries , the state government set up a coal based power plant at raichur . the present installed capacity of the power plant at raichur is 1260 mws .\nthe demand for power saw a phenomenal increase in the mid sixties and onwards with the setting up of many public sector and private industries in the state . as power generation in the state was entirely dependent on monsoon and was subject to its vagaries , the state government set up a coal based power plant at raichur . the present installed capacity of the power plant at raichur is 1260 mw . to augment the energy resources of the state , the kalinadi project with an installed capacity of 810 mw at nagahari power house and 100mw at supa dam power house , with an energy potential of 4 , 112 mkwh , were set up .\nthe potential for hydel power generation in the state is limited and already exhausted . why has the government failed to tap thermal power , either on their own or with the help of the premier organisation , ntpc ?\noverall , bangalore consumes 42 million units ( mu ) energy per day , as opposed to state\u2019s 140 mu . the transmission of 2300 mw through the day , leads to consumption of 42 mu of energy .\nthis power is produced not by government agencies , but by independent power producers ( ipps ) . nce sources mainly are wind , sun , biomass etc . wind generation is a major part of nceps , but depends on wind availability . while ipps like tata bp solar exclusively generates solar power , much of nce is generated in factories as by - product .\ndistributed rooftop solar is a threat not only to fossil fuel power generation , but also to the profits of monopolistic model of utilities . while the overall amount of electrical capacity represented by distributed solar power remains miniscule for now , it\u2019s quickly becoming one of leading sources of new energy deployment . as adoption grows , fossil fuel interests and utilities are succeeding in pushing anti - net metering legislation , which places surcharges on customers who deploy rooftop solar power and sell unused power back to their utility through the power grid . other state legislation is aimed at reducing tax credits for households or businesses installing solar or allows utilities to buy back unused power at a reduced rate , while reselling it at the full retail price . urltoken\nto augment the energy resources of the state , the kalinadi project with an installed capacity of 810mw at nagjhari power house and 100 mw at supa dam power house , with an energy potential of 4 , 112 mkwh , were set up .\n( i ) whether the karnataka electricity regulatory commission - respondent no . 3 can be added as a party respondent to the appeal and whether it is entitled to defend the impugned order on merits ?\nas the sc verdict on wednesday gives the delhi government more teeth , a look at the power struggle in the . . .\nthe erstwhile mysore state had the enviable and glorious position of establishing the first major hydroelectric generating station for commercial operations at shivasamudram as early as 1902 . the art at that time was still in its infancy , even in the advanced countries . the longest transmission line , at the highest voltage in the world , was constructed to meet the power needs of mining operations at kolar gold fields .\nthe erstwhile mysore state had the enviable and glorious position of establishing the first major hydro - electric generating station at shivasamudram as early as 1902 for commercial operation . the art at that time was still in its infancy , even in the advanced countries . the longest transmission line , at the highest voltage in the world , was constructed to meet the power needs of mining operations at kolar gold fields\ncitizens flooded bescom helplines with complaints through the night . \u201cthey haven ' t told us when power will be restored . . . how can such a light shower disrupt power in so many areas ? what will happen when the real monsoon hits the city next month ? \u201c asked concerned residents .\nbescom \u2013 bangalore electricity supply company limited is responsible for power distribution in eight districts of karnataka . bescom covers an area of 41 , 092 sq . kms . with a population of over 207 lakhs . the company has 3 operating zones \u2013 bangalore metropolitan area zone , bangalore rural area zone and chitradurga zone , 9 circles , 28 divisions , 119 sub - divisions and 453 section offices .\nmore emphasis had been given to 110 kv and 66 kv categories power lines as these take electricity to consumers at every nook and corner of the state .\nbescom said the sudden power outage was due to incoming supply failure from various muss linked to the 400kv hoody station . \u201cthe lines tripped due to heavy wind followed by rain . we hope to restore power supply before midnight . but the continuous strong winds are a concern , \u201c an officer said on wednesday night .\nnewly inducted ministers to the karnataka cabinet d k shivakumar , has been allocated energy department portfolio and r roshan baig has been given infrastructure development department ( idd ) , information from kannada and culture , information department and haj from minority welfare and wakf department .\nthe generating capacity of the shivasamudram power house gradually increased to 42 mw in stages . to meet the increasing demand for power , the shimsha generating station , with an installed capacity of 17 . 2 mw , was commissioned in the year 1940 . the power demand was ever on the increase , for industries and rural electrification , and additions to generating capacity became imperative . the 1st stage of 48 mw and 2nd stage of 72 mw of the mahatma gandhi hydroelectric station were commissioned during 1948 and 1965 , respectively .\nthe generating capacity of the shivasamudram power house gradually increased to 42 mw in stages . to meet the increasing demand for power , the shimsha generating station , with an installed capacity of 17 . 2 m . w , was commissioned in the year 1938 . the power demand was ever on the increase , for industries and rural electrification , and additions to generating became imperative . the 1 st stage of 48 mw and 2 nd stage of 72 mw of the mahatma gandhi hydro - electric station were commissioned during 1948 and 1952 , respectively .\n64 . the materials produced in the case and the circumstances noticed above would show that the status of power plant is that of an ipp and not cpp . point no . iv :\nwhy has the government of karnataka not shown much enthusiasm in expanding the existing nuclear plants in the state ? if doing so will invoke public criticism , is it not the duty of the government to alleviate people\u2019s fears or find solutions ? this was successfully done by the tamil nadu government and central government .\nonly such out - of - the - box thinking and action plan can save the state from the eternal poverty of power . with a long summer setting in , if the bescom chief does not act now , the public will not buy his excuses for hiking power tariff , and he , unlike his predecessor manivannan , will not go down in the annals of bescom as a dynamic chief .\nwhen this is the situation , there is no need for bescom to buy power at exorbitant rates and sell it to the corporates with a profit - margin , with the excuse of cross - subsidising other customers .\nkeeping in mind the rampant power thefts that take place during the festive season , bescom officials have stepped up vigilance across the city . \u201cwe have informed all associations conducting festivals to get licenses from both the police stations concerned and respective branches of bescom . if we come across any cases of organisers extracting power directly from the main lines , criminal cases will be booked against the culprits , \u201d a senior manager with bescom said .\nsubsequently , the bhadra project , with an installed capacity of 33 . 2 mw , and the thungabhadra left bank power house , with an installed capacity of 27 mw at munirabad were commissioned during 1964 and 1965 , respectively .\nall of this is co - ordinated by kptcl\u2019s state load despatch centre ( sldc ) . escoms inform sldc about their power requirement forecast for the next day , 24 hours earlier . similarly , kpcl informs sldc of its generation forecast , a day before . depending on this , the total power is distributed among each escom for the next day . demand and supply varies through the day , and sldc maintains real - time data on this . \u2295\nthe officials from kptcl on tuesday said that the state on an average is consuming 97 . 032 million units against the allotted 110 million units . \u201cdepending on the generation capacity at major reservoirs and consumption rate under each escom\u2019s jurisdiction , power has been allotted to all the escoms . bescom which is consuming more power than any other escom has been given 55 mu . however , bescom is consuming 47 mu , \u201d a technical officer told bangalore mirror .\nthe power outage resulted in complete darkness on the streets , and collapse of traffic signals . traffic clogs were reported on major link roads in east and north bengaluru . \u201cit took me two hours to cross a main road due to a huge pileup of traffic , \u201c said an office - goer in marathahalli .\nhoody station , which supplies power to areas like fraser town , cooke town , banaswadi , kalyan nagar , hrbr layout , hennur and even parts of hebbal and surrounding areas , could not re solve the issue until late night . kptcl cited the sudden downpour on wednesday evening as the reason for the station collapse .\n59 . the chief minister , gok and the kptcl have made public announcements that the tariff rate is one of the lowest and is to be the benchmark rate for all future ipps . the documents containing those announcements are produced . the kptcl in its affidavit dated 18th october , 2001 has admitted that the appellant is an ipp . in addition , daily generation / transmission charges of kptcl and website of kptcl show the appellant as an ipp . even the tariff orders of the commission for the years 2000 , 2002 and 2003 show that the appellant is an ipp .\ntill the year 1986 , keb was a profit making organisation . however , in the subsequent years , like other state electricity boards in the country , keb also started incurring losses , mainly due to the increase in agricultural consumption and due to the implementation of the socio economic policies of the government , the performance of the power sector was affected .\n( ii ) whether there existed a binding contract between the appellant and the kptcl on the tariff prior to commencement of karnataka electricity reform act , 1999 with effect from 01 . 06 . 1999 , in terms of explanation to section 19 and proviso to section 27 ( 2 ) of the act ? if the answer is in the positive , whether the commission has jurisdiction to review the tariff particularly when the proviso to sub - section ( 2 ) of section 27 is restricted to tariff determination and does not require a ppa to establish a concluded contract ?\n( vi ) letter of kptcl dated 19th january 1999 informing the gok of the appellant ' s officer of 100 mw on a guaranteed basis at a tariff rate of rs . 2 . 90 per unit and its recommendation to gok to buy power from the appellant at rs . 2 . 60 per unit with escalation of 5 % per annum thereon .\n, has begun ! this is a time for fun and happiness . however , the current festive season , unlike previous years , is headed for some toned down entertainment . as if inflation worries and the current spell of incessant rains were not enough to dampen spirits , the troubling power scenario in the state is set to spoil the mood of revelers .\n( ix ) the formal proposal of the appellant contained in its letter dated 31 . 03 . 1999 incorporating the terms settled at the meeting and containing the final offer of supplying 100 mw of power on single part tariff basis at the rate of rs . 2 . 60 per unit with escalation of 5 % per annum for a period of 5 years .\nthe four newly formed independent distribution companies , which were registered on 30 / 04 / 2002 , are bangalore electricity supply company , mangalore electricity supply company , hubli electricity supply company and gulbarga electricity supply company . they have started functioning w . e . f . . 01 / 06 / 2002 . these companies are incharge of distribution of power within their jurisdiction .\nthey want to encourage citizens to install solar panels but have made it so expensive that no one wants to invest\u2026 . germany has almost every other house investing in solar panels on their roofs , god given energy and in a country like ours , can resolve power problems \u2026 but the govt takes no initiative to drive this\u2026 no incentives that are tempting for home owners to do it\u2026 . .\n( iii ) appellant ' s letter dated 20th october , 1998 referring to its earlier proposal dated 28th september , 1998 , incorporating the details and the basis of tariff calculations for 20 years . ( iv ) appellant ' s offer dated 21st november , 1998 for sale of power on two - part basis for the first year at tariff rate of rs . 2 . 90 per unit inclusive of fixed and variable costs .\n61 . it was , however , contended on behalf of the respondents that power was supplied to keb only after jvsl ' s commitment was fulfilled and since the entire capacity of 240 mw has been underwritten by jvsl , the appellant is a cpp to the jvsl . it is also contended on behalf of the respondents that determination of ipp / cpp is irrelevant as the commission has allowed kptcl to pay fixed charges to the appellant .\nthe city of bengaluru and the mangalore - belt are surrounded by hills \u2013 small and big . anyone can imagine how much energy can be tapped from the wind sweeping these hills . if there are no funds to do this , the government should map and mark the area into different sectors and auction them to private firms . the sole purpose should be to generate wind energy , and there should be a commitment to buy power from them at the market - rates .\n( ii ) clause 4 of the heads of terms for wheeling and banking agreement which provides that if , at any stage , the appellant has excess firm capacity and / or energy for sale , then , keb may purchase the same from the appellant subject to agreement on price and other terms to be negotiated at the time of such sale . in other words , keb has agreed to buy excess firm capacity of power on such price and terms negotiated at the time of such sale .\nthe rooftops of hmt , hal , beml , bhel , iti , and a number of other public and private industries the city can boast of , serve as ideal locations to place solar panels . it must be made mandatory for these organisations to put up solar panels for their own electricity consumption . if the power thus generated is more than what the companies can consume , the government can buy the surplus from them at market - rates . again if there is fund problem , it can be leased out to other interested private firms . the central government must subsidise such projects as they are construed in public interest / welfare .\nthe tamil nadu assembly today passed the lokayukta bill , 2018 on the last . . .\nfollowing the announcement of the farm loan waiver , state may borrow to . . .\nnoting that the minister of state for civil aviation jayant sinha had . . .\nunion minister of shipping , road transport and highways nitin gadkari is . . .\nthe supreme court today dismissed pleas filed by three out of the four . . .\nthe tamil nadu government today tabled a bill in the state assembly for . . .\nindianoil has partnered fortum india , part of the finland - based fortumoyj , . . .\nthe ability of ceos to make tough calls and avoid feel - good short - term decisions often decides their legacies , . . .\nfor the last six years , sudhanshu vats , group ceo , viacom 18 media pvt ltd , has been busy turning the . . .\nfans of the very popular oneplus phones probably don\u2019t need a reason to like the phone more than they already . . .\ninadequate forex reserves , growing pile of external debt and tightening global liquidity can exert pressure on . . .\n\u20b92121 \u2022 hdfc bank s1s2r1r2comment 2110208521352160 resistance ahead . go long only if the stock breaks above . . .\nas trees stand on shaky ground in our cities , a shave away from the axe of development , a meditation on their . . .\nin keeping with the rest of the issue , this week\u2019s quiz is all about trees .\nlast week\u2019s visit to boston with my sister su was built around my trial - by - visa at the spanish consulate . all . . .\nthe world cup upsets show that messi and ronaldo , the greats of their time , can thrive only with an able . . .\nthe explosively growing food delivery business in india is going upmarket , getting specialised and dishing out . . .\ncashing in on the popularity of videos , facebook\u2019s instagram has launched igtv , a platform where videos can . . .\nthere will be $ 24 billion in net new advertising investment this year , the best annual increment since the . . .\nin this concluding series on jobs , businessline finds that while small units have been hit all over the . . .\nthe pejorative jokes on pakoda sellers apart , the centre has been keen on pushing self - employment in a country . . .\nteamlease services , a recruitment and consultancy concern , has been an observer - participant in india\u2019s labour . . .\nin the first of a two - part series on skills and jobs , businessline examines the angst and aspirations of . . .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nthe chairman will only preside over the board meetings and provide necessary guidance for transacting business of the company .\nhe has overall incharge of functions of kptcl under the guidance of board of directors .\n( independent director ) , additional chief secretary to govt . energy department , vikasa soudha , bengaluru - 560001\n( independent director ) , additional chief secretary to govt . , finance department , bengaluru - 560001\n( independent director ) , managing director , kpcl , no . 82 , shakti bhavan , r c road , bengaluru - 560 001\nmanaging director , hescom , p . b road , navanagar , hubli - 25\n( independent director ) # 3 - 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making organisation . however , in the subsequent years , like other state electricity boards in the country , keb also started incurring losses , mainly due to the increase in agricultural consumption and due to the implementation of the socio - economic policies of the government .\nas a part of the reforms , the distribution sector was further divided into 4 companies viz . bangalore electricity supply company limited \u2013 bescom ; hubli electricity supply company limited \u2013 hescom ; mangalore electricity supply company limited \u2013 mescom ; gulbarga electricity supply company limited \u2013 gescom . these companies came into existence from 1st june 2002 .\nknown for its famous projects such as the burj khalifa and downtown dubai , arcadis is the leading global natural and built asset design and consultancy firm located in the middle east .\nfeatured on the very first issue of gineersnow : water leaders is olivia lum , the executive chairman and group ceo of hylux .\nto inform people of the dangers of global warming , we asked these experts to discuss the importance of pushing the world to become 100 % renewable .\nfor the cover story on this month ' s hvacr leaders issue , we\u2019re putting the spotlight on johnson controls\u2019 chairman and ceo , mr . alex molinaroli .\nin this month\u2019s cover story , we put the spotlight on saudi aramco , currently one of the world\u2019s leading integrated energy and chemical companies .\ndiscussing the future of the construction industry , this month\u2019s cover story features zahid group .\nknown as the founder of alibaba group , jack ma , we explore how his methods have re - engineered the online distribution and e - commerce industry .\nit looks like you may be having problems playing this video . if so , please try restarting your browser .\ngovernment vide order no . 69 bsr 2001 bangalore , dated 15 / 02 / 2002 has unbundled kptcl and formed four distribution companies .\nkptcl is headed by a chairman and managing director at the corporate office . he is assi\nsted by four functional directors . the board of kptcl consists of a maximum of twelve directors .\nthe annual turnover of the organisation was nearly rs . 4000 crores during the year 2000 - 01 .\nour work is to empower citizens , this is made possible by your donation .\ncurrently , the city has shortage of around 100 mw daily , which is only less than 5 % of its total requirement , says p manivannan , md of bescom [ 1 ] . the shortage for entire bescom area is upto 600 mw . manivannan says ,\nthe shortage cannot be quantified , but varies from 0 - 600 mw through the day depending on wind and other sources . we are able to handle it , and are not contemplating any load shedding for the city .\nnavya p k is a former senior staff journalist at citizen matters , and a freelance journalist based in kerala .\ndifferences over the proposed tagore circle underpass has led to the bbmp\u2019s technical advisory committee to take matters into its own hands . the body will now oversee approval for all major road projects in bengaluru .\nfor those with a penchant for museums , bangalore has a collection of them . admire the surreal paintings of yesteryear bangalore or learn the principles of electronics or astronomy . read on . 1 . government museum and venkatappa \u00bb\nonly 800 bmtc buses have bilingual destination boards , while the remaining 4000 - odd regular buses have kannada - only boards . it is the top political leadership that appears to be standing in the way .\njavascript is a standard programming language that is included to provide interactive features , kindly enable javascript in your browser .\nunpaid / unclaimed dividend for final dividend of f . y . 2016 - 17\n21st june - international day of yoga - common yoga protocol ( 4 . 27 mb ) pdf\n, plunging most areas in bengaluru east and north into darkness for several hours from 6pm . with at least nine\npeople ' s misery was compounded as a heavy downpour , accompanied by strong winds , started about 9 . 30pm . darkness covered a large swathe of the city and its suburbs \u00ad from hoskote and whitefield to murugesh palya , indiranagar , ulsoor , vasanthnagar , malleswaram , lingarajapuram , thanisandra , nagawara , sanjaynagar , hebbal , and shantinagar , cubbonpet , chamarajpet , city market and sampangiramnagar .\nthe weatherman said wednesday ' s rain was normal , and was characterized by strong and gusty winds which are likely to continue for the coming 24 - 36 hours . four trees uprooted : at least four trees were uprooted owing to late evening rain , accompanied by strong winds that hit bengaluru city on wednesday .\naccording to bbmp , tree fall was reported from cox town , commercial street , sulthan palya and the orion mall area . however , there were casualties .\nthe bangalore electricity supply company ( bescom ) has planned a price hike . this is a reaction from a citizen to the price hike proposal . a report on reactions by various political and civic bodies was carried earlier by citizen matters . this is a reaction by a citizen to the issue .\na report by the economic times says that bescom will be incurring a loss of rs . 850 crore , due to the exit of the \u2018big - ticket\u2019 customers like wipro , sap labs , manyata tech park , sasken and others from their client list . this has been used as justification for rising tariffs on electricity by him ."]}
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", "topic": 26}], "title": "rwanda development bank", "paragraphs": ["below you can find the local branches for development bank of rwanda in rwanda .\nbrd \u25ba products & facilities . . . - development bank of rwanda - brd | facebook\n: : brd restructures rural branches to . . . - development bank of rwanda - brd | facebook\natlas mara co - nvest completed its acquisition of rwanda\u2019s commercial bank , a commercial subsidiary of the development bank of rwanda ( brd ) , and appointed konde bugingo as its ceo .\ni & m bank group established in 1974 now comprises of i & m bank limited in kenya , i & m bank ( t ) limited in tanzania , bank one limited in mauritius and i & m bank rwanda limited in rwanda .\ni & m bank enters rwanda with the acquisition of a majority shareholding in i & m ; bank rwanda , in consortium with proparco and deg .\ndevelopment bank of rwanda - brd - 697 photos - 1 review - finance company - boulevard de la r\u00e9volution , p . o box 1341 , kigali - rwanda\npower africa in rwanda | power africa | u . s . agency for international development\natlas - mara\u2019s appointee , bugingo , was formerly ceo of rwanda\u2019s national payments switch rswitch and coo of banque populaire du rwanda ( bpr ) , rwanda\u2019s second largest bank .\nsecured a us $ 150 million 15 year loan facility from kfw development bank .\ni & m ; bank rwanda is one of the foremost banking institutions in rwanda with a strong reputation of reliability , solidity and innovation .\nrwanda has achieved impressive development gains since the 1994 genocide and civil war . the world bank supports the energy , agriculture and transport sectors .\nworld bank , number of bank branches for rwanda [ ddai02rwa643nwdb ] , retrieved from fred , federal reserve bank of st . louis ; urltoken july 9 , 2018 .\nit will be implemented by the newly created capacity building and employment services board ( cesb ) and the ministry of education with the support of rwanda development bank ( brd ) , higher education council ( hec ) , rwanda polytechnics ( rp ) , university of rwanda and workforce development authority ( wda ) .\nafrican development bank group 339 witch - hazel avenue highveld ext . 78 centurion , south africa\nin order to enhance the bank mission of development , in 2005 the government of rwanda mandated brd with a mission to become the\nfinancier\nof rwanda\u2019s development . since then brd has been transforming itself in order to be able to play its crucial role in rwanda\u2019s development . brd 2005 - 2009 strategic operating plan translates brd mission and vision to become the most profitable bank at the service of poverty reduction .\non the 26th april 2011 , the development bank of rwanda officially acquired banque de l\u2019habitat du rwanda ( bhr ) in a ceremony hosted by honorable minister of finance and economic planning , mr . john rwangombwa .\nthis means that the government will continue to exist in the shareholding structure of the development bank .\ntrade & development bank ( tdb ) also known as the eastern and southern african trade and development bank , is an african regional development financial institution established in 1985 . the bank\u2019s mandate is to finance and foster trade , socio - economic development , and regional economic integration through trade finance , project and infrastructure finance , funds management and business advisory services .\nthe development bank of rwanda - brd received this afternoon a certificate of recognition for participation and sponsorship at the closing ceremony of the 13th national agriculture show 2018 .\nin rwanda atlas mara has meanwhile signed an mou to acquire a controlling interest in the commercial banking subsidiary of the development bank of rwanda ( brd ) , acquiring a 77 % stake in the bank from the rwandan government for an undisclosed sum , though in 2011 the bank was valued at $ 42 . 3m .\nchoose blog all blogs africa can . . . all about finance am\u00e9rica latina & caribe arab voices and views : middle east and north africa data blog development for peace development impact development in a changing climate east asia & pacific on the rise education for global development edutech end poverty in south asia energy eurasian perspectives governance for development information and communications for development infrastructure & public - private partnerships investing in health jobs & development latin america let ' s talk development nasikiliza opinions people move people , spaces , deliberation political risk and emerging markets private sector development blog prospects for development social enterprise innovations sustainable cities the trade post transport for development voces voices water\nin 2014 , the bank contributed to the expansion of gisozi genocide memorial site ( kigali - rwanda ) .\naccess bank ( rwanda ) limited is reputed as one of the fastest growing banks in rwanda , having demonstrated consistent growth in its financial performance over the past four years .\nthe following is a timeline of events leading to the acquisition of a portion of brd ' s assets to atlas mara 6th april 2014 the government of rwanda , rwanda social security board ( \u201crssb\u201d ) , national agricultural export development board ( \u201cnaeb\u201d ) , and development bank of rwanda ( \u201cbrd\u201d ) have today signed with atlas mara [ . . . ]\ntoday , rwanda is striving to rebuild its economy , with coffee and tea production among its main exports . the world bank has praised rwanda ' s recent\nremarkable development successes\n, which it says have helped reduce poverty and inequality .\nto be a trusted and strategic partner for rwanda\u2019s development by availing financing and advisory services to impactful entrepreneurs in key priority sectors .\nafrican development bank group 5 th floor joina city cnr . jason moyo ave / julius nyerere way harare , zimbabwe\nmaximize development impact \u2013 at the center of everything that the bank will do is the idea that it must facilitate and generate development impact , in rwanda and the region . brd will ensure that this strategic objective is embedded in all its interventions .\nmaximize development impact : at the center of everything that the bank will do is the idea that it must facilitate and generate development impact , in rwanda and the region . brd will ensure that this strategic objective is embedded in all its interventions .\nin 2015 , all multilateral development institutions have agreed on a same set of objectives , called the sustainable development goals . they are :\nlaunch of the africa project development initiative ( apdi ) , a think tank and network to promote and enable project development in africa .\nworld bank . 2017 . rwanda - priority skills for growth program - for - results project ( english ) . washington , d . c . : world bank group . urltoken\nthe development bank of rwanda ( brd ) has completed the sale of a portion of its assets to atlas mara co - nvest in a signing ceremony that took place on friday in washington dc during the just concluded 2014 annual world bank meetings .\nthe overarching objective of the african development bank ( afdb ) group is to spur sustainable economic development and social progress in its regional member countries ( rmcs ) , thus contributing to poverty reduction .\nafrican development bank group sophie community , old congo town , p . o . box 1844 , 1000 monrovia , 10 liberia\nafrican development bank group garden avenue , 5th floor , international house p . o . box 6024 dar es salaam , tanzania\nfederal reserve bank of st . louis , one federal reserve bank plaza , st . louis , mo 63102\nbilateral dfis are either independent institutions , such as the netherlands development finance company ( fmo ) , or part of larger bilateral development banks , such as the german investment and development company ( deg ) , which is part of the german development bank kfw . they are both among the largest dfis worldwide . the main bilateral dfis include :\nduring the course of the year 2015 , development bank of rwanda ( brd ) concluded its restructuring process to align the bank\u2019s operations and management to its new expanded and refocused mandate of a purely development finance institution ( dfi ) following the disposal of the commercial retail banking activities ( equivalent to 31 % of [ . . . ]\nimpact positively on the loan portfolio quality of the bank by overseeing the proper collateral management of the bank\u2019s assets .\naccess bank rwanda leverages on its international network within the access bank group which is made up of seven ( 7 ) african markets ( congo dr , ghana , gambia , nigeria , rwanda , sierra leone and zambia ) spanning sub - saharan africa\u2019s three monetary zones and the united kingdom . in rwanda , the bank provides a range of universal banking services that can be accessed by nearly the entire population . currently , the bank operates from 7 branches across the country .\nafrican development bank group 14th floor , crested towers building plot 17 / 22 hannington road p . o . box 28509 kampala - uganda\nabout brd the development bank of rwanda is a public limited liability company created on august 5 , 1967 . brd is a development finance institution dedicated to becoming\nthe financier of rwanda ' s development\n. brd ' s vision is ,\nto be the leader of productive investment and be the most profitable bank at the service of poverty reduction\n. brd provides long - term financing to the private sector and offers a range of products including loans , leasing , mortgage financing , and trade finance .\ndevelopment bank of rwanda ( brd ) has designed a collection of \u2018 frequently asked questions ( faqs ) \u2019 in response to the commonly received inquiries or questions in the context of providing better understanding of brd\u2019s overall mandate .\nthe trade & development bank\u2019s trade finance services are designed for entrepreneurs carrying out trade activities that drive the economies of the sub - region .\nhotel development pipeline expands by 7 . 6 % across the middle east and africa\nafrican development bank group boulevard de l\u2019umuganda building glory house , 3rd & 4th floors ; kacyiru road p . o . box 7329 kigali , rwanda phone : ( + 250 ) 252 504250 fax : ( + 250 ) 252 504298\nongoing reforms in electricity services to ease doing business in rwanda monday , 23 april 2018 kigali - 20th april 2018 , rwanda energy group . . . read more . . .\nrwanda - priority skills for growth program - for - results project ( engli . . .\ntortola , british virgin islands - - ( marketwired - oct 15 , 2014 ) - atlas mara co - nvest limited (\natlas mara\nor the\ncompany\n) has completed its previously announced acquisition of the development bank of rwanda ' s (\nbrd\n) newly formed commercial bank .\ndevelopment bank of rwanda ( brd ) , is a public company limited by shares , with a share capital of rwf 7 , 808 , 931 , 000 , registered at the officer of the registrar general , whose company code n\u00b0 1000003547 .\nwith this acquisition , atlas mara has broadened its footprint into the fast growing east african community . atlas mara has appointed konde bugingo to be the ceo of the new commercial bank . he joins from rswitch , rwanda ' s national payments switch , where he was ceo . prior to that , he was coo of banque populaire du rwanda (\nbpr\n) , rwanda ' s second largest bank .\n\u201crwanda has been an exemplar of the economic possibilities of sub - saharan africa and brd has been a key part of that growth . i am looking forward to working closely with konde bugungo and his team to assist in the financial development of rwanda and the region . \u201d\nthe bank was incorporated on august 5 , 1967 ; however , its incorporation certificate was issued on 7 / 7 / 2011 while a banking license n\u00b0003 was issued by the national bank of rwanda on august 11 , 2009 .\nover the years , access bank has evolved to become a catalyst for socio - economic development in the country and is on its way to becoming one of the top three banks in rwanda within the next 5 years . the bank recently strengthened its retail banking business , by offering a wide range of retail products .\nwhat will it take to end extreme poverty and promote shared prosperity by 2030 ? and how can the world bank group \u2013 the ifc , miga , and the international development association \u2013 help in that challenge over the next five years ? these questions shape the world bank group country partnership strategy for rwanda which draws heavily on close consultations with the government of rwanda , the private sector , civil society organizations , and international development partners and articulates how financing and knowledge will be mobilized so that rwanda can realize its potential to lift millions of families out of poverty and become a truly modern economy .\nafrican development bank group 72b , al - maahad el - eshteraky st . 5th floor afreximbank bldg . \u2013 opposite to marryland roxy / heliopolis cairo , egypt\nto help rwanda respond to these challenges , the world bank group will build on its current portfolio of a net commitment of almost $ 600 million and invest $ 1 billion or more new resources in the next five years to support rwanda\u2019s journey to prosperity .\nsome of the key projects and programs funded by the world bank group ( wbg ) include the rwanda electricity access scale - up and sector wide approach development project ( $ 130 million ) ; land husbandry , water harvesting and hillside irrigation ( $ 69 million ) ; and the third support to the rwanda social protection system ( $ 70 million ) .\nbrd has set a new course as a purely development focused national development bank . the new vision to \u201caccelerate broad based , sustainable economic transformation and prosperity creation\u201d makes this new mandate clear . to achieve this vision , brd has articulated four strategic themes :\natlas mara also signed a memorandum of understanding in which a detailed management services agreement will be developed to manage the development bank to reach its core and strategic objectives .\nover the years , the bank group has continued to pursue its institutional reforms aimed at maximizing its development effectiveness and the quality of its operations , supporting efforts by its regional member countries and building their capacity to strengthen their economies . the bank has also consolidated its role as the continent ' s premier development finance institution , a knowledge and research centre and the preeminent voice for african development issues . for purposes of accountability and efficient management , the bank has adopted the following structure comprising six vice presidential complexes .\natlas mara co - nvest , the london - based investment joint venture between bob diamond and ashish thakkar , founder of the dubai - based mara group , has agreed to both tap zimbabwe\u2019s bond market and separately to acquire the commerical subsidiary of the development bank of rwanda .\ndevelopment bank of rwanda ( brd ) , is a public company limited by shares , with a share capital of rwf 7 , 808 , 931 , 000 , registered at the officer of the registrar general , whose company code n\u00b0 1000003547 ; while its incorporation certificate issued on 7 / 7 / 2011 and a banking license n\u00b0003 was issued by the national bank of rwanda on august 11 , 2009 . brd was incorporated on august 5 , 1967 .\naccess bank is committed to supporting the socio - economic development of the communities we serve . we deliver value every aspect to our customers , our people and our communities .\nas the government of rwanda\u2019s investment arm , brd\u2019s financial development objectives focused on the priority sectors of the economy . it aimed at becoming the first stop for all long term investments into rwanda\u2019s key sectors and to be the prime driver of viable private sector investments . brd has long been [ . . . ]\nifc\u2019s program in rwanda covers four main areas ; capital and financial markets development ; infrastructure and natural resources ; manufacturing , agribusiness , and services ; and small and medium enterprises ( smes ) development and investment climate reform . through the rwanda entrepreneurship development group , the ifc participated in a $ 6 million advisory program focusing on links to the tourism sector , non - farming jobs with the ministry of trade and industry , an $ 8 million small and medium enterprises fund , and a center for business solutions .\nin its expanded mandate aligned with the new strategic plan 2016 - 2020 , brd has set a new course as a purely development focused national development bank . the new vision to \u201c accelerate broad based , sustainable economic transformation and prosperity creation \u201d makes this new mandate clear .\nincreased resource mobilization \u2014 in line with the expectations around its development mandate , brd will more mobilize resources to fund this ambitious strategy . the bank\u2019s financial resources will always be a small fraction of the financing needs of rwanda\u2019s transformation . the bank will explore options for attracting more investments from new funders and donors , including dfis , pension funds , impact investors .\nincreased resource mobilization : in line with the expectations around its development mandate , brd will more mobilize resources to fund this ambitious strategy . the bank\u2019s financial resources will always be a small fraction of the financing needs of rwanda\u2019s transformation . the bank will explore options for attracting more investments from new funders and donors , including dfis , pension funds , impact investors .\nthe statement notes that after the transaction , the current shareholders of brd will retain their rights in the development bank section which will mainly focus financing priority sectors of the economy .\ndevelopment in information technology such as mobile phone is making it possible for poor people to receive financial services without having to travel long distances to bank branch and at affordable cost .\nto bring services closer to the people , brd will soon leverage on the large network of our partners such as business development fund ( bdf ) and bpr to effectively serve all our clients located allover rwanda .\n\u201crwanda can focus on second - generation economic reforms of export diversification , structural transformation , regional integration and financial sector deepening to accelerate economic growth and boost incomes of the poorest so that rwandans can advance in their journey to prosperity . \u201d says diari\u00e9tou gaye , world bank country director for rwanda .\nthe government of rwanda and the world bank have signed a $ 120 million to support the expansion of opportunities for the acquisition of quality , market - relevant skills in selected economic sectors .\nthe two former companies were brd wholly owned subsidiaries tasked with the mission of providing services and products that boost the development of sme\u2019s in rwanda . the new company remained subsidiary to brd and streamlined the previous mission .\npaul kagame has run rwanda since his rebel army ended the slaughter of hundreds of thousands of people in 1994 .\nmany ongoing projects supported by the world bank have mobilized support from other development partners for projects that include the electricity access project ( nordic development fund , opec fund for international development , netherlands ) , the second emergency demobilization and reintegration project ( sweden , germany , netherlands ) , and the land husbandry , water harvesting and hillside irrigation ( lwh ) project ( usaid , canada , gafsp ) .\nengender best practice in in - house and board secretarial activities at the bank .\nrwanda has also developed a fip investment plan that builds on existing forestry policies and closely aligns with rwanda\u2019s strategic program for climate action under the ppcr . it focuses on strengthening resilience in the agriculture and water sectors , climate - proofing urban land use planning , and safeguarding rwanda\u2019s most disaster - prone landscapes against floods , landslides , and fuelwood harvesting .\nit is expected that the commercial bank will be built on a plot already set aside alongside the brd in kigali . it will receive a full commercial banking license shortly , once certain conditions are satisfied , and while shareholders will retain their rights in the development bank section .\nrwanda is has been exemplar of the economic possibilities of sub - saharan africa and brd has been key to that growth .\nafrican development bank group get - house building , 7th and 8th floor kirkos sub - city , kebele 20 / 21 , house n\u00b0 056 addis ababa , ethiopia p . o . box 25543 - 1000\nthe bank provides short , medium and long term financing to investment projects that majorly fall under the priority sectors ( agriculture , exports , energy , housing , education ) which are aligned with the bank\u2019s strategic plan 2016 - 2020 and the governments development agenda enshrined in vision 2020 and edprs ii .\ni & m ; bank ( rwanda ) limited kn 03 ave 9 p . o . box 354 kigali , rwanda swift code : imrwrwrw call centre ( within rwanda ) : 3227 tel1 : + 250 788 162 000 tel2 : + 250 252 595 200 fax : + 250 252 573 395 general queries : info @ urltoken ebanking and cards : ebanking @ urltoken customer service and complaints : customerservices @ urltoken webmail : https : / / webmail . urltoken / owa\nthe imf said rwanda\u2019s growth in 2015 was driven by construction , services , agriculture and manufacturing , but mining exports have slowed .\n\u201cthis project is a direct support of edprs2 . it will ensure that the workforce gets the vital skills that will help to grow the economy , \u201d yasser el gammal , the world bank country manager for rwanda said .\nthe commercial bank has been formed following an internal reorganisation of brd , which transferred most of its existing commercial banking assets and liabilities into the newly incorporated commercial bank . it is expected that the commercial bank will receive a full commercial banking license once certain conditions are satisfied .\nthe bank will also diversify its portfolio by financing real estate and developing trade finance facilities .\neffective from 1974 , the bank embarked on aggressive financing of different sectors of the economy .\na key part of the bank\u2019s sustainability strategy is bringing the unbanked and under - banked into the mainstream economy . the development of products and services aimed at financial inclusion underlies our contribution to narrowing the poverty gap .\nafrica finance corporation ( afc ) , in conjunction with the african development bank , government of c\u00f4te d\u2019ivoire and other international financial institutions , provided the \u20ac 270 . 0 million co - financing . . . . .\nbanque commerciale du rwanda ( \u201cbcr or the company\u201d ) was incorporated on 4 april 1963 as the first commercial bank in all of rwanda . the company\u2019s initial capital was rwf15 million , distributed among 15 , 000 shares outstanding . by october 1987 , bcr\u2019s share capital had increased to rwf325 million , which was represented by 230 , 000 nominal shares outstanding .\nthe world bank group works in every major area of development . we provide a wide array of financial products and technical assistance , and we help countries share and apply innovative knowledge and solutions to the challenges they face .\nthe development objective of the priority skills for growth program - for - results project for rwanda is to expand opportunities for the acquisition of quality , market - relevant skills in selected economic sectors . the proposed operation is aligned with themes . . . see more +\nduring the years 1968 to 1970 , the bank was being established and no projects were financed .\ncompletion of a set of critical policy and institutional actions agreed between the bank and the client .\nwe also offer debt relief under the multilateral debt relief initiative ( mdri ) . the mdri goes further than the hipc initiative and provides a group of low income countries , who have completed or are due to complete the hipc process , 100 % debt relief , from the world bank , imf and african development bank .\nbuilding strong partnerships \u2014 in order to achieve its development goals , brd will use every opportunity to build strong and varied partnerships .\nbuilding strong partnerships : in order to achieve its development goals , brd will use every opportunity to build strong and varied partnerships .\none of the fastest growing economies in central africa , rwanda notched up gdp growth of around 8 % per year between 2001 and 2014 .\nnumber of commercial bank branches per 100 , 000 adults . for each type of reporting institution calculated as : ( number of institutions + number of branches ) * 100 , 000 / adult population in the reporting country . ( international monetary fund , financial access survey ) source code : gfdd . ai . 02 number of bank branches for rwanda\nin a bid to promote environmentally friendly practices , the bank continues to participate in social community work .\nensuring compliance with standard financial and legal practice and maintain high standards of corporate governance at the bank .\nthe objective of this acquisition is to achieve sustainable growth by making brd a stronger and better positioned bank which provides long - term loans , housing loans , mortgage re - financing and other financial services that will improve access to finance in rwanda .\ntechnical assistance - the world bank group can provide professional technical advice that supports legal , policy , management , governance and other reforms needed for a country ' s development goals . our wide - ranging knowledge and skills are used to help countries build accountable , efficient public sector institutions to sustain development in ways that will benefit their citizens over the long term . bank staff offer advice and support governments in the preparation of documents , such as draft legislation , institutional development plans , country - level strategies , and implementation action plans . we can also assist governments to shape or put new policies and programs in place .\nis used in all sectors , with a concentration in the infrastructure , human development , agriculture , and public administration sectors . ipf is focused on the long - term ( 5 to 10 year horizon ) and supports a wide range of activities including capital - intensive investments , agricultural development , service delivery , credit and grant delivery [ including micro - credit ] , community - based development , and institution building .\nfollowing changes in the central bank of kenya regulation , i & m formally converted into a commercial bank on 1st april 1996 . this change coincided with a move to a more modern setting on koinange street .\ninclusive : brd will deliver broad based development for all rwandans especially those underserved by commercial banks and a special focus on women and youth .\nwe work with the cdc ( the uk\u2019s bilateral development finance institution ) to stimulate responsible and long - term private investment in developing countries .\nthe world bank says rwanda\u2019s economy is vulnerable to fluctuations in foreign aid \u2013 growth fell to 4 . 7 % in 2013 after some donors withheld aid over allegations in a 2012 un report that the government was backing rebels in the democratic republic of congo .\nin 2013 , the bank\u2019s community investment initiatives touched lives of 38 households of genocide survivors in kigali village .\n\u201cmuch of the change of the last twenty years can be attributed to the leadership of the government and i am excited to be associated with this development , \u201d diamond stated , and the kigali - born thakkar added : \u201crwanda is a country that holds a very special place in my heart .\nin february 2008 , i & m acquired 50 % shareholding in first city bank ( fcb ) limited , through a joint venture with the ciel group , mauritius . fcb has subsequently rebranded itself as bank one limited .\nthe bank\u2019s major shareholder is the government of rwanda ( gor ) and public institutions ( including rssb , naeb ) . other shareholders include local private institutions ( such as bk , bralirwa , and sonarwa among others ) and foreign institutions ( such as belgian government ) .\nin january 2010 , i & m bank announced its entry into commercial banking in tanzania with the acquisition of a majority stake in cf union bank ltd ( cfub ) . also participating in the equity buy - out was proparco , a french development financial institution , and an existing shareholder of i & m bank together with the kibo fund and a well known and respected tanzanian businessman mr . michael n shirima who is a significant shareholder of precision air , the tanzanian national airline .\nthe bank has financed about 80 % of the country\u2019s medium and long term loan portfolio in the productive ventures .\ninclusive : brd will deliver broad based development for all rwandans especially those under - served by commercial banks and a special focus on women and youth .\ndfid helped to set up the business call to action which challenges companies to develop business models that offer the potential for both commercial success and development impact .\nida , the world bank\u2019s fund for the poorest , contributes nearly 50 % of its funds to 39 african countries .\naccess bank\u2019s growing profile in the rwandan and african markets is underscored by its commitment towards sustainable business practices . the bank\u2019s responsible business practices encompass every facet of its operations and guides the manner in which it engages customers and host communities .\nbcr was placed under direct central bank supervision and later , the government of rwanda then decided to privatise bcr . an audit in 2003 carried out by deloitte & touche for the year 2002 revealed that bcr had a net cumulative loss of rwf5 . 6 billion , thus eroding all of bcr\u2019s share capital . the central bank intervened and mandated that bcr either be recapitalised or be liquidated . the shareholders of the bank decided to increase the share capital to rwf7 . 6 billion , but only the government agreed to subscribe for the additional capital raise . thus , bcr became 86 . 8 % owned by the government of rwanda , as opposed to 49 . 4 % before the increase in share capital .\neconomic and sector work - in collaboration with country clients and development partners , bank country staff gather and evaluate information ( data , policies and statistics ) about the existing economy , government institutions or social services systems . this data provides a starting point for policy and strategic discussions with borrowers and helps enhance a country ' s capacity and knowledge . studies and analytical reports help us support clients to plan and implement effective development programs and projects .\nmiga currently has one active project ( kivuwatt ) in rwanda with at total gross exposure of $ 95 . 4 million . miga remains open for business in rwanda across all of its political risk insurance product lines , including transfer restriction , expropriation , breach of contract , war , civil disturbance , and the non - honoring of sovereign obligations .\nrwanda energy group wins 2018 local genocide memorial basketball tournament sunday , 20 may 2018 on sunday 20th may 2018 at remera - amahoro . . . read more . . .\ndeg and proparco , two leading international development financial institutions , invested k . shs . 377 million to acquire 11 . 96 % shareholding in i & m .\nthe government of rwanda envisions transitioning from a developing country to a middle - income country . to achieve this goal , the government is targeting 100 % electricity access by 2024 . rwanda is endowed with natural resources , including hydro , solar , and methane gas . it currently only has 209 mw of installed generation capacity . based on government data , rwanda\u2019s national electrification rate has reached 41 % ( 11 % off - grid , 30 % on - grid ) . over seven million people still lack access to electricity .\ndiamond , who quit as barclays\u2019s ceo in 2012 after the bank was fined for manipulating the libor inter - bank interest rates , said of vitalo : \u201che is a business builder and deeply knowledgeable in the critical areas of technology and risk . \u201d\nhowever , at the beginning of december 2004 , actis , a private investment company acquired bcr after the recapitalization of the equity share of the bank . the ordinary share capital of the bank came to rwf 3 , 478 , 750 , 000 .\nsince march 2011 , brd advisory services ( bas ltd ) and brd development fund ( bdf ltd ) companies were merged to form a new company called bdf ltd . the two former companies were brd wholly owned subsidiaries tasked with the mission of providing services and products that boost the development of sme\u2019s in [ . . . ]\nthere is a strong commitment of the board audit committee and the chief executive officer to support the development of a value adding world class internal audit function and this entails continuously reviewing the positioning of the function within the bank , involving internal audit in the bank\u2019s strategic decisions and providing the necessary technical assistance resources to ensure the function conforms to all aspects of the international standards for the professional practice of internal auditing .\nrwanda , a small landlocked country in east - central africa , is trying to recover from the ethnic strife that culminated in government - sponsored genocide in the mid - 1990s .\nsince march 2011 , brd advisory services ( bas ltd ) and brd development fund ( bdf ltd ) companies were merged to form a new company called bdf ltd .\nas the government of rwanda\u00a1\u00a6s investment arm , brd\u2019s financial development objectives will focus on the priority sectors of the economy . it aims at becoming the first stop for all long term investments into rwanda\u00a1\u00a6s key sectors and to be the prime driver of viable private sector investments . brd has long been and is still the main financier of medium and long term investments , with a market share of 40 % . it also has a stellar record in honoring credit lines , in financing high risk sectors and a strong debut in microfinance .\nwe fund the private infrastructure development group which gets private sector investment to assist developing countries in providing infrastructure vital to boosting their economic growth , and combating poverty . we also fund world bank infrastructure projects , the public private infrastructure advisory facility and innovative mechanisms like the community led infrastructure finance facility .\nwatch , listen and click through the latest videos , podcasts and slideshows highlighting the world bank\u2019s work in sub - saharan africa .\nhe was sworn in as vice - president and defence minister in the new , post - genocide government in july 1994 , but was widely seen as the real power in rwanda .\n1300s - 1916 - tutsis migrate into what is now rwanda , which was already inhabited by the twa and hutu peoples . in the 1600s the tutsi king ruganzu ndori subdues central rwanda and outlying hutu areas ; by the late 1800s it is a unified state until it becomes part of german east africa in 1890 . it is occupied by belgian forces 26 years later .\nrwanda met most of the millennium development goals ( mdgs ) by the end of 2015 . strong economic growth was accompanied by substantial improvements in living standards , with a two - thirds drop in child mortality and near - universal primary school enrolment . a strong focus on homegrown policies and initiatives has contributed to significant improvement in access to services and human development indicators . the poverty rate dropped from 44 % in 2011 to 39 % in 2014 , while inequality measured by the gini coefficient fell from 0 . 49 to 0 . 45 .\nbcr resumed operations in 1995 , while many new and existing borrowers returned to rwanda from exile with the liberating forces . most new borrowers had no established securities or business track records in rwanda . the company extended many unsecured loans to the returning rwandese refugees , even though many of them had poor credit histories . bcr sustained heavy losses as a result of this lending policy .\ni & m acquired the assets of biashara bank of kenya limited . this merger resulted in increased market share , profitability and efficiency .\nin october 2015 , the government of rwanda gave the mandate of management of students\u2019 loans and bursaries to brd in compliance with the provisions of law no 44 / 2015 of 14 / 09 / 2015 governing student loans and bursaries in rwanda . this role was previously undertaken by the ministry of education ( mineduc ) . the cardinal principle of brd taking over [ . . . ]\nforeign aid to rwanda increased significantly as the country began rebuilding itself after the genocide . a large chunk of government revenues \u2013 30 - 40 % of the budget \u2013 still comes from aid .\nin other development , diamond successfully headhunted john vitalo , his former colleague and barclays ceo for the middle east and north africa , as the ceo for atlas mara co - nvest .\ninvestment project financing provides ibrd loan , ida credit / grant and guarantee financing to governments for activities that create the physical / social infrastructure necessary to reduce poverty and create sustainable development .\n2015 \u2013 the review focused on how reforms supported by development policy financing ( dpf ) contributed to equitable growth and poverty reduction , taking into account environmental , social and economic sustainability .\nthrough the 3 functions , the unit acts as a link between the management , board of directors and company stake holders ( shareholders , customers etc . ) in primarily ensuring good corporate governance at the bank , mitigating risks and maximizing the rights of the bank in its engagements .\non the 26th april 2011 , brd officially acquired banque de l\u2019habitat du rwanda ( bhr ) in a ceremony hosted by honorable minister of finance and economic planning , mr . john rwangombwa . the objective of this acquisition was to achieve sustainable growth by making brd a stronger and better positioned bank which provided long - term [ . . . ]\nthe program will reinforce governance of skills development system , ensure provision of quality training programs with market relevance , and expand opportunities for continuous upgrading of job - relevant skills for sustained employability .\ngreen africa power , a new private infrastructure development group facility , has been developed jointly by dfid and decc to overcome specific constraints to private sector investment in renewable power generation in africa .\nthe 3 year priority skills program for growth ( psg ) project will focus high priority economic sectors including energy , transport and logistics , and manufacturing ( with a focus on \u2018made in rwanda\u2019 products ) .\nwe offer a range of financial services for businesses and corporates , from bank accounts and loans to trade finance and e - commerce payment gateways .\nthe general counsel is a support function in the bank responsible for ensuring that the bank complies with the standard financial and best legal practice , and maintains good standards of corporate governance . the unit oversees the activities 3 functions . these functions are governance , legal project finance and collateral management .\nother multisector operations included economic reform and diversification in mauritania and export development in morocco . dominating approvals for the finance sector , at ua 341 . 4 million , was a ua 208 . 3 million loan to tunisia to help modernize its financial sector . tunisia also features prominently in the social sector , with a project fostering inclusive regional development valued at ua 140 million . among other approvals in the social sector was a project aimed at promoting sme development in mauritania . agriculture made up 8 . 5 percent of approvals in 2016 , and water and sanitation 5 . 2 percent .\nin the long term , the government aims to transform rwanda from a low - income agriculture - based economy to a knowledge - based , service - oriented economy with a middle - income status by 2020 .\nthe commercial bank is a newly incorporated entity formed after an internal reorganisation of brd , which transferred most of its existing commercial banking assets and liabilities .\nthese impacts will be delivered through enhanced dialogue with rmcs as the bank gets progressively closer to its clients , in line with its new business model .\nsocial services , water supply and sanitation , domestic components of communication and transport , urban development , environment , and multisector operations are mapped to improve the quality of life for the people of africa .\nin 2011 dfid published \u2018the engine of development : the private sector and prosperity for poor people\u2019 which set out how we intended to involve the private sector more fully in reducing poverty in developing countries .\nthe government actuary\u2019s department is working with the ghanaian national insurance commission and giz on the development and delivery of effective microinsurance services for low - income people as part of a more robust insurance market .\nbrd plans to inject rwf 160 billion into the rwandan economy over 2010 - 2014 and grow its portfolio from rwf 36 . 1 billion in 2009 to over 178 billion in 2014 . the bulk of these resources will focus on stimulating economic growth , accelerating rwanda\u00a1\u00a6s development agenda and reducing poverty . this investment will create nearly 150 . 000 jobs which will impact livelihoods on more than 1 , 000 , 000 people .\ndfid has over 40 market systems development programmes . these programmes examine markets from the perspective of poor people , to understand why goods and services provided by the private sector do not always meet their needs .\nprior actions are policy and institutional actions deemed critical to achieving the objectives of a program supported by the development policy operation . these present the legal terms defined in the loan agreement that have to be met for each operation before disbursement . a database of prior actions for all development policy operations since 1980 is updated annually at the end of each fiscal year by the operations policy and country services vice presidency .\nenergy and water companies remembered the former employees of electrogaz who were victims of the genocide against the tutsi in 1994 saturday , 21 april 2018 the management of rwanda energy group limited . . . read more . . .\nrwanda is partnering with the cif to support its vision 2020 plan , which articulates the objective of moving the predominantly subsistence - based agricultural economy to a middle - income , knowledge - based economy by the year 2020 .\nevidence to the treasury select committee on bank de - risking , which is being considered as part of the committee\u2019s inquiry on the treatment of financial services consumers .\na new strategy is under development at reg to ensure gender mainstreaming in the energy sector thursday , 14 june 2018 from the 13th of june to the 14 , elected members . . . read more . . .\ndevelopment policy financing provides ibrd loan , ida credit / grant and guarantee budget support to governments or a political subdivision for a program of policy and institutional actions to help achieve sustainable , shared growth and poverty reduction .\nprogram - for - results links disbursement of funds directly to the delivery of defined results , helping countries improve the design and implementation of their own development programs and achieve lasting results by strengthening institutions and building capacity .\n2005 july - government begins the mass release of thousands who confessed to involvement in the 1994 genocide . rwanda ' s 12 provinces are replaced by a smaller number of regions with the aim of creating ethnically - diverse administrative areas .\nwe encourage investments through our holdings in the international finance corporation ( ifc ) . the ifc , part of the world bank group , is a global development institution focused exclusively on the private sector in developing countries . it works with companies and financial institutions in emerging markets to create jobs , generate tax revenues , improve corporate governance and environmental performance , and contribute to their local communities\nduring the year , the bank equipped employees in basic life support and first aid , skills training including the use of fire extinguishers and how to respond to emergencies .\n\u2014 additional financing from the world bank will support rehabilitation and improved road safety standards , and will strengthen procedures for climate change mitigation and resilience to the road network .\nafc\u2019s mission is to help address africa\u2019s infrastructure development needs while seeking a competitive return on capital for its shareholders . since it began operations in 2007 , afc has created the building blocks with which to achieve this objective .\n1996 - 2003 - rwanda ' s invasion of dr congo marks the beginning of its lengthy involvement in the neighbouring country ' s civil war , first helping to oust president mobutu and install joseph kabila , and later to oppose kabila .\ntotal approvals for light up and power africa rose sharply by 72 . 8 percent to ua 1 . 51 billion , representing 18 . 7 percent of bank group approvals .\nwe are planning initiatives to improve access to financial services for over 18 million women , to help 2 . 3 million women access jobs , and to secure access to land for 4 . 5 million women ( including in rwanda and india ) .\nmainly through equity investments , long - term loans and guarantees . they usually have a greater financing capacity than bilateral development banks and also act as a forum for close co - operation among governments . the main multilateral dfis include :\nthe bank is a subsidiary of access bank plc , ranked amongst the top 20 banks in africa by assets and capital . the leadership position of access bank plc was recently validated by an upgrade of its risk ratings by reputable international and domestic rating agencies : s & p ( nga - to nga ) ; fitch ratings ( b - to b ) ; and augusto & co ( bbb to a - ) , which is attributable to its improved market position , strong capitalization , strong liquidity profile and enhanced distribution network .\nthe new main branch of i & m opened at the glittering 16 storey i & m bank tower located at the heart of the central business district of nairobi - kenya .\non receipt of an application for financing , the bank\u2019s service charter sets at least three weeks for projects below rwf 600 million and six weeks for projects above rwf 600 million .\nwe work to give poor people better access to savings , credit and insurance , including support to 18 million women to access financial services like bank accounts , savings and insurance .\ncurrently around 83 % of rwanda ' s population of 10 . 5 million live in rural areas and more than 70 % of the population still work in subsistence farming . but the government , led by president paul kagame , wants to change this .\natlas ceo john vitalo , noted : \u201cit is our third closing , following the acquisitions of bancabc and adc , and expands our presence in the vibrant east african community in which rwanda is well - positioned to serve as an important financial services hub .\nthe action group is chaired by sir brian pomeroy and includes representatives from the british bankers association , the international association of money transfer networks ( iamtn ) , the payments council , the charity finance group , the world bank and the financial conduct authority . government participants include hm treasury , the department for international development , hm revenues and customs , foreign and commonwealth office , the cabinet office and the national crime agency .\nthis is the medium to long term lending window of the bank . under this window , loans are generally structured such that they rely primarily on the project\u2019s cash flows for repayment .\nafter the extraordinary general meeting of bcr held on 19 th december 2007 , the ordinary share capital of the bank was increased to rwf 5 , 000 , 000 , 000 . his\nifuse facilitated participation for delegates from these countries in the joint better regulation delivery office ( brdo ) and world bank conference in london on reforming the inspection climate to promote sustainable growth .\n\u2014 this new world bank facility will work to improve access to capital , provide technical assistance , and invest in other projects and programs that support women and women - led smes .\nin a recent speech , secretary of state justine greening outlined the importance of investing in economic growth in developing countries , how dfid works in new and emerging markets and the role of business in international development . the new measures announced included :\nafrica finance corporation ( afc ) , the leading african investment grade rated multilateral development finance institution , established in 2007 , has today had its international credit rating reaffirmed at a3 / p2 ( stable outlook ) by moody\u2019s investors service ( \u201cmoody\u2019s\u201d ) .\nadb approvals increased 120 percent from ua 545 million in 2015 , reflecting the bank\u2019s drive to expand its business in eastern africa , now host to some high - profile projects . the bank\u2019s portfolio for the region at end - 2016 consisted of 217 projects with a total commitment value of ua 7 . 12 billion . infrastructure dominates the portfolio , with 69 percent of approvals ."]}
{"id": 54661, "summary": [{"text": "plate readers , also known as microplate readers or microplate photometers , are instruments which are used to detect biological , chemical or physical events of samples in microtiter plates .", "topic": 17}, {"text": "they are widely used in research , drug discovery , bioassay validation , quality control and manufacturing processes in the pharmaceutical and biotechnological industry and academic organizations .", "topic": 22}, {"text": "sample reactions can be assayed in 6-1536 well format microtiter plates .", "topic": 21}, {"text": "the most common microplate format used in academic research laboratories or clinical diagnostic laboratories is 96-well ( 8 by 12 matrix ) with a typical reaction volume between 100 and 200 \u00b5l per well .", "topic": 33}, {"text": "higher density microplates ( 384 - or 1536-well microplates ) are typically used for screening applications , when throughput ( number of samples per day processed ) and assay cost per sample become critical parameters , with a typical assay volume between 5 and 50 \u00b5l per well .", "topic": 35}, {"text": "common detection modes for microplate assays are absorbance , fluorescence intensity , luminescence , time-resolved fluorescence , and fluorescence polarization . 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you may need to remove the seal prior to reading your plate . backseal plate seals are applied to the bottom of the plate . backseal plate seals can be used to change a clear - bottom plate into a white - or black - bottom plate in order to reduce cross - talk during top - reading measurements .\nbackseal plate seal can be used to convert a clear - bottom plate into an opaque ( solid - colored ) plate for top reads . backseal plate seal is offered ( catalog number 6005199 for white , catalog number 6005189 for black ) . the color of the backseal plate seal should match the color of the sides of the plate wells .\nnasa image : iss048e044263 - the front panel of nanoracks plate reader - 2 after installation on the international space station .\ntecan infinite f200 reader fluorescence reader this is a nice used good working tecan infinite f200 fluorescence filter based microplate reader . unit has been tested and it is in excellent . . .\nbackseal plate seal can be used to convert a clear - bottom plate into an opaque ( solid - colored ) plate for top reads . backseal plate seal is offered ( catalog number 6005199 for white , catalog number 6005189 for black ) . the color of the backseal plate seals should match the color of the sides of the plate well walls .\nlearn how molecular devices\u2019 versamax microplate reader provides an affordable , tunable filter - based microplate reader for monochromator - based systems .\nsynergy & trade ; ht multi - mode microplate reader warranty : 120 days model : siafr instrument / servicetype : plate reader for absorbance , fluorescence , luminescence instrument description . . .\nnanoracks plate reader - 1 was delivered to the international space station ( iss ) on htv3 and returned on spacex - 5 . nanoracks plate reader - 2 was delivered via spacex - 9 and is currently available for use on the iss .\nbackseal plate seal can be used to convert a clear - bottom plate into an opaque ( solid - colored ) plate for top reads . backseal plate seal is offered in both white ( catalog number 6005199 for white , catalog number 6005189 for black ) . the color of the backseal plate seal should match the color of the sides of the plate wells .\nthe enspire alpha plate reader provides proven alpha technology to your lab at an affordable price and from the alpha detection leader .\nupgradeable luminescence plate reader with dedicated optics designed to deliver exceptional results for glow , flash and dual - color luminescence applications .\nnasa image : iss034e005601 - the front panel of nanoracks plate reader - 1 prior to installation on the international space station .\nthe instrument is in pinn hall room 1074 and connected to the same computer used for the molecular devices fluorescent plate reader .\nplate chameleon v microplate reader is an ideal tool for researchers who need a microplate reader to give them reliable , authenticated results when and where they need them . plate chameleon represents a new concept in multilabel detectio . . . read more . . .\nthe fast , multichannel absorbance plate reader \u2013 with tunable wavelength and temperature control options \u2013 that can be tailor - made for your purposes .\nnanoracks plate reader - 1 was previously on iss from september 2011 to january 2015 ; up on htv3 and returned on spx - 5 .\nthe advantage of using the fluorescent plate reader for fret measurements is that it easily and quickly delivers results and therefore is very useful for high troughput . furthermore , a plate reader is typically available in most standard biochemical laboratories and will therefore not require investment in new expensive hardware .\nupgradeable absorbance plate reader delivering sensitive results for elisas and low volume nucleic acid or protein quantification assays . automated pathlength correction and low volume nanoquant plate deliver high precision results every day , independent from sample volumes .\nenvision\u00ae xcite multilabel plate reader is the single detection version of the envision reader designed for labs seeking ultimate sensitivity , the confidence of perkinelmer\u2019s applications expertise and a broad portfolio of reagents with . . . read more . . .\nthe ensight \u2122 multimode plate reader combines labeled & image - based cytometry technologies in a single benchtop platform . imaging & online data analysis is fast : a 384 - well plate can be imaged in less than 5 mins . the system\u2019s modular design , combined with workflow - based kaleido \u2122 data acquisition & analysis software , gives a truly versatile plate reader that gets users productive quickly .\nthe most sensitive microplate reader for high - throughput screening read more . . .\nnanoracks plate reader is a modified spectramax\u00ae m5e multi - mode microplate reader . the spectramax\u00ae m5e multi - mode microplate reader is the standard for uv / visible multi - mode reader absorbance , providing ultrafast , full spectral range detection for 6 - , 12 - , 24 - , 48 - , 96 - , 384 - well microplates while utilizing the softmax pro 6 data acquisition and analysis software package . researchers can also use a cuvetteplate micro plate adapter for cuvette samples . nanoracks plate reader possesses five modes , uv - visible absorbance , fluorescence intensity , time - resolved fluorescence , and fluorescence polarization providing the benefit of multiple detection modes in one platform . the nanoracks plate reader has an added thermal regulation capability making long - term incubation of samples possible , such as measuring microbial growth or monitoring gene expression .\ninfinite\u00ae f50 innovatively designed , next generation , 8 - channel absorbance plate readers .\nplate is washed three times with buffer ( for example , 1x pbs ) .\nthe two standard curves gave similar ec50 and hillslope values . the signal measured using a white plate was approximately 10 - fold greater than that from the black plate , and the s / b ratio was also better using a white plate .\nspectramax m2 microplate reader notes : excellent physical and working condition . ready absorbance and fluorescence recent abs and fl calibration reports from a spectratest plate . i . . .\nthe envision 2105 multimode plate reader provides exceptional speed , ultra - high throughput , and maximum sensitivity across all detection technologies . tried and tested , the envision microplate reader gives you robust performance and reliable data for high throughput screening , time after time .\nthere are now six application - tailored configurations for the acclaimed and proven infinite 200 pro plate reader , including new options such as automated pathlength correction . this allows you to choose the perfect reader for your specific needs and budget with a fast delivery time .\nwe list all our equipment in the parts category ! abi perseptive biosystems , cytofluor multiwell plate reader 04741 discription of listing applied biosystems ( abi ) perseptive biosystems . . .\nwe list all our equipment in the parts category ! abi perseptive biosystems , cytofluor multiwell plate reader 03438 discription of listing applied biosystems ( abi ) perseptive biosystems . . .\nthe infinite 200 pro is an easy - to - use multimode plate reader family that offers affordable , high performance detection solutions , referenced in more than 1800 peer reviewed publications .\ndual - mode plate reader with filter - based optics for absorbance and fluorescence ( top and bottom reading ) applications . your cost - effective tool for highest demands in sensitivity .\nthe infinite 200 pro plate reader family is supplied with the easy - to - use i - control software interface , allowing you quickly define a workflow for each of your applications .\ncytation\u2122 1 cell imaging multi - mode reader cytation\u2122 1 cell imaging multi - mode reader eliminates the complexities of multi - mode detection without compromising performance . it can be config . . .\nsome plate readers handle label - free cell - based assays , such as perkinelmer\u2019s enspire\u00ae multimode reader , which in addition to absorbance , luminescence , fluorescence and alphalisa also supports corning\u2019s epic\u00ae technology . ( in contrast , perkinelmer\u2019s faster , top - of - the - line envision multilabel plate reader can read 12 modalities , though not epic , according to its documentation . )\nyou must remove topseal\u2122 - a or any other plate seal prior to reading the assay .\nperkinelmer\u2019s portfolio of microplate readers are all equipped with multiple detection modes to meet the diverse assay requirements of today\u2019s laboratories . no matter which one of our plate readers you choose , you can expect excellent performance and reliability . the variety of models and accessories , such as plate stackers , means there\u2019s a perkinelmer plate reader to match both your throughput needs and your budget .\nperkin elmer envision 2104 plate reader can be configured according to your needs . our systems are certified by our pe trained service engineer . units come with computer loaded with softwar . . .\nmake the most of your high - quality data generated using the enspire multimode plate reader by harnessing the advanced data visualization and analysis capabilities of tibco spotfire \u00ae . our spotfire \u00ae analyst for multimode detection ( mmd ) package is tailored to the analysis of plate reader data and enables you to visualize , correlate , compare and analyze your data and share freely with your colleagues .\nq . do you have any suggested plate coating protocols that i can use to bind my antibody / sample to the plate ? a . high - bind plates can be coated using any standard plate - coating method . plates can be coated passively using the basic outline below :\ndual - mode plate reader with monochromator - based optics for absorbance and sensitive fluorescence ( top and bottom reading ) applications . your adjustable tool , even for low concentration nucleic acid and protein quantification .\npriced $ 10 , 995 . 00 biotek synergy 4 fluorescence absorbance microplate reader internal part number 13279 predecessor to : n / a condition : this biotek synergy 4 microplate reader is in good . . .\neppendorf assay / reader microplates elevate the sensitivity of your assays with the eppendorf assay / reader plates to a higher level ! the plates offer an excellent signal & ndash ; to & nda . . .\nfor convenience and optimal data quality , the nanoquant plate is the only low volume plate on the market that is 100 % calibration free . this saves time and gives you consistent and reliable performance .\nfully loaded multimode plate reader with monochromator - based optics , offering free wavelength choice and scanning capabilities . your ready - to - go workhorse for all standard absorbance - , fluorescence - and luminescence assays .\nthe biophysical resource at keck facility offers the fluorescence plate reader as an\nopen access\ninstrument that can be used by trained users . to schedule a training session please contact ewa folta - stogniew .\nbased on this customer experience and feedback , the infinite 200 pro microplate plate reader has been continuously engineered for excellence . this proven platform has now evolved into a budget - friendly reader family consisting of six application - focused configurations , delivering performance and value to every lab , every day , for every assay .\nwe have an excellent condition year 2009 tecan f200 infinite multi - mode 96 well plate reader available for sale . it & # 39 ; s been annually maintained and operates per factory oem specifica . . .\nwebinar : synergy neo - a new hts multi - mode microplate reader designed for today\u0092s smarter . . .\nstate - of - the - art eight - channel absorbance reader for accurate , reproducible and fast results .\nthe most versatile , high - performance monochromator - based multi - mode microplate reader read more . . .\na streamlined workflow for cell counting and phenotypic characterization is critical to many experiments . our spectramax\u00ae i3x microplate reader with\u2026\ndelfia assays require a plate reader that is capable of trf ( time - resolved fluorescence ) detection . this is a time - resolved fluorescence intensity assay . we recommend using a perkinelmer victor\u2122 x or envision\u00ae multilabel plate reader ( view our instrument product pages ) . if you are using a plate reader manufactured by another company , you can use our europium standard solution ( catalog number b119 - 100 ) and perform a serial dilution in delfia enhancement solution to determine the sensitivity of your instrument . we also offer samarium standard solution ( catalog number b115 - 100 ) and terbium standard solution ( catalog number c558 - 100 ) if you are interested in multiplexing .\nthe well - to - well crosstalk measured in the various plate formats is shown in the table below .\nmithras\u00b2 lb 943 is a high - end microplate multimode reader based on monochromator technology with excellent performance . renowned for its sensitivity and robustness especially in luminescence and bret measurements the reader supports al . . . read more . . .\nclear bottom plates can be converted to functionally opaque plates by application of a backseal\u2122 adhesive bottom seal . backseal plate seals are available in either white or black ( catalog number 6005199 for white , catalog number 6005189 for black ) . the color of the backseal plate seal should match the color of the sides of the plate wells .\nthroughput , flexibility , and cost are the top three considerations when choosing a plate reader . in pharmaceutical research , for example , throughput might be the top criterion . regarding flexibility , a single - mode instrument , such as an absorbance reader for elisas , may fit the bill ( some can capture a full uv - vis spectrum from 220 to 1000 nm ) , but a multimode reader that offers additional capabilities such as fluorescence may offset the additional cost outlay . integrated software , type of plates accepted , and built - ins like incubators and plate shakers are additional considerations .\nincubation temperature - regulated heating plates above and below the entire plate movement area provide uniform incubation up to 45\u00b0c .\nthe infinite 200 pro is an easy - to - use multimode plate reader family that offers affordable high performance detection solutions empowered by monochromator - or filter based technologies . the six new tailored configurations provide excellence in elisa assays , nucleic acid quantifications , reporter assay technologies , and drug discovery assays including htrf\u00ae and fluorescence polarization . this fully upgradeable reader family is designed to simplify your target applications , making it easier than ever to choose the perfect reader for your needs and budget .\nflash type luminescent assays require the use of reagent injectors to provide reagents that initiate the reaction while the plate is in the reader . use of these reagent delivery devices requires that the fluid path be maintained and free of contamination . reader models that do not have reagent injectors generally do not need very much maintenance beyond the guidelines outlined in the user\u2019s manual .\nthis note describes the dual luciferase reporter assay performance using tecan\u2019s infinite 200 pro multimode reader equipped with a two channel injector .\nspectramax\u00ae absorbance microplate readers can run both cuvette - based and microplate reader applications on the same instrument . read one sample or up to 384 in a single plate read using any standard cuvette , or 96 - or 384 - well microplate .\nthis note describes the implementation of the infinite 200 pro multimode reader and the associated nanoquant plate for fluorescence - based dna quantification in small volume samples using pico green\u00ae , an ultra - sensitive fluorescent dye for the quantitation of double - stranded dna .\nsometimes referred to as\nsolid phase assays\n, coated - plate assays require the anchoring of one of the assay components ( protein , antibody , sample , etc . ) to the surface of the microplate . coated - plate assays use wash steps to separate bound ( associating ) and unbound ( non - associating ) reagents from the well of the plate .\nas instrument requirements regularly change according to ongoing research needs , each of the six configurations can be upgraded to a full multimode monochromator - and filter - based reader . this ensures your infinite reader will deliver high quality results for every assay , every day .\nfully loaded multimode plate reader with filter - based optics \u2013 offering highest sensitivity within the infinite 200 pro family , combined with the broadest range of read modes . your ideal system for low to medium throughput drug discovery , including htrf\u00ae and fluorescence polarization .\nmolecular devices spectramax m5 plate reader with pc and software includes 30 day money back guarantee ! ! general specifications dimensions ( in . ) 8 . 6 h x 22 . 8 w x 15 . 3 d dimensions ( cm ) 22 . . .\nit should be noted that the use of cells expressing sortilin and p75 ntr fused to cerulean and venus results in a pool of intracellular located proteins , which are most likely not partaking in the interaction with prongf . as the intracellular located proteins add to the fluorescent signal detected by the plate reader , the effect of prongf could therefore be expected to be underestimated . it is therefore important to test the plate reader result on a confocal microscope where the intracellular contribution to the fluorescent signal subsequently can be subtracted . however , by using cells stably co - transfected with sortilin - cerulean and p75 ntr - venus , the very same cell line can be used for several different fret - based techniques based on a plate reader , microscope , and flow cytometer .\ndon ' t seal the plate with tape after the addition of the enhancement solution . the adhesive might quench the signal .\ncheck that the wells are dry after washing . if not , invert the plate and tap it firmly against absorbent paper .\nlearn how the spectramax 190 microplate reader , a high - performance uv - vis spectrophotometer can be used for various life science applications .\nbmg labtech\u2019s nephelostar plus is truly in a class by itself . it employs a laser to detect forward scattering of light to insoluble particles in a sample . this process , laser based nephelometry , is not unique but incorporating this technology into a plate reader is !\nour alpha and lance \u00ae reagents are developed and optimized on the envision plate reader so you can be confident of accurate results . plus , we can cite over 15 , 000 published papers that attest to its real - world performance across a broad range of applications .\nthe following plate readers can be configurated to perform luminescence measurements . choose between pherastar fsx - the high - throughput screening reader for fast read times , clariostar with lvf monochromators\u2122 for highest flexibility and omega series - our upgradable microplate readers for luminescence or further dectection modes .\nthis technical note describes optimized test set - ups , instrument settings and the statistical equations that were used to determine the maximum instrument sensitivity of the infinite f200 pro filter - based microplate reader and the infinite m200 pro quad4 monochromators - based microplate reader for flash and glow luminescence .\nlearn more about the spectramax plus 384 microplate reader and how it can be used to test a breadth of applications with full spectral range .\nlisting # : tecaninfinitem1000platereader - 4443 product description : the tecan infinite m1000 pro multilabel microplate reader is versatile , modular , monochromato . . .\nlisting # : moleculardevicesspectramaxm5 - 4812 product description : the molecular devices spectramax m5e multimode microplate reader offers you accuracy of a dedicat . . .\nthe patented nanoquant plate was the first tool specifically developed for absorbance - based , small volume nucleic acid analyses in a multimode reader . it is useful for a broad range of applications , such as dna or rna quantification , nucleic acid purity assessment and labeling efficiency determination .\nnanoracks plate reader is a laboratory instrument designed to detect biological , chemical or physical events of samples in microtiter plates . microplate readers are widely used in research , drug discovery , bioassay validation , quality control and manufacturing processes in the pharmaceutical and biotechnological industry and academic organizations .\nmicroplates for standard , in vitro fluorescent assays that do not require anchoring of cells or other reagents to the surface of the plate .\nthe following plate readers can be configured to perform fluorescence measurements . choose between pherastar fsx - the high - throughput screening reader for fast read times , clariostar with lvf monochromators\u2122 for highest flexibility and omega series - our upgradable microplate readers for fluorescence or any number of dectection modes .\nmultimode microplate readers tend to be more expensive than single - mode readers\u2014not surprising , given their more complex optics and detectors . biotek \u2019s simplest elisa reader , for instance , costs about $ 5 , 000 , says xavier amouretti , product marketing manager at biotek instruments , a company that sells a range of microplate reader systems ; the company\u2019s least - expensive multimode reader , the synergy\u2122 ht , costs about $ 20 , 000 .\nthe reader\u2019s unique quartz fiber optic system minimizes stray light for precise readings across a microplate . the spectral resolution ensures accuracy of dna absorbance measurements .\ndiscover how the spectramax\u00ae 340pc384 reader can be used in various absorbance - based applications by being able to accurately measure absorbance in the visible range .\nsynergy\u2122 htx multi - mode microplate reader is a compact , affordable system . synergy\u2122 htx multi - mode microplate reader is a compact , affordable system for 6 - to 384 - well microplates and take3 micro - volume plates , automating absorbance , f . . . read more . . .\nenspire \u00ae multimode plate reader is designed to meet the demands of multi - user research environments , providing high performance technology and flexibility for a range of applications without compromising sensitivity . combine this with our expertise and portfolio of reagents , perkinelmer offers an unrivaled solution to your application needs .\nbmg labtech launched the xenon flash lamp - enabled clariostar in mid - april . like the pherastar fs , clariostar is a multimode plate reader capable of performing absorbance , fluorescence intensity , fluorescence polarization , fret , time - resolved fluorescence , luminescence , bret and optionally alphascreen and alphalisa .\nplate background luminescence : the white plates commonly used for luminescence experiments will often fluoresce . these plates absorb energy from the ambient light in the room and then emit the energy as light during the luminescence measurement . this phenomenon can be a problem if the plates have been exposed to bright light for a particularly long period of time . store unused plates in a dark environment and , when pipetting samples into the plate , do so in a reduced light in order to minimize plate autofluorescence . one can also \u201cdark adapt\u201d the plate by incubating it in the dark for approximately 10 minutes . the easiest way to accomplish this is to maintain it in the reader\u2019s reading chamber prior to the initiation of reading .\nin addition to the specific cell line being used in the assay , the assay protocol itself is important in deciding the type of plate to use . for example , assays using adherent cells may include culture medium changes or wash steps in the protocol . in such cases it may be advisable to use a coated plate for the assay in order to prevent the cells from becoming detached from the plate during the assay .\nq . what kind of plate seal can i use for my plates ? a . topseal - a adhesive plate seal ( catalog number 6050185 ) can be used to prevent evaporation during incubation steps . the plastic of the topseal - a adhesive seal has some spectral properties that may interfere with assays performed at certain excitation or emission wavelengths . it may be necessary to remove the seal from the plate prior to reading .\nthe spectramax\u00ae l microplate reader measures flash and glow luminescence assays in both 96 - and 384 - well plates . it is upgradeable to include a barcode reader , programmable injectors , and dual - channel configurations for a 2 - fold increase for medium throughput . the high sensitivity , low - noise photomultiplier tubes ( pmts ) , and variable - volume injector configuration make this reader ideal for fast kinetic assays requiring continuous monitoring during injection and measurement .\nfigure 3 : top view of a 384 - well white proxiplate microplate ( left ) and view from underneath the same plate ( right ) . the bottom of the wells is pushed towards the top surface of the plate to help increase signal while allowing use of low assay volumes .\nbiotek flx800 flx800tb fluorescence luminescence microplate reader unit powers on and works , used preiously at a local university . this item was removed fr . . .\nlearn more about the spectramax l microplate reader and its sensitive , reliable optics and injectors , and how it can be utilized to improve your research .\nbmg labtech\u2019s pherastar fs multimode plate reader has \u201csimultaneous dual - emission detection , \u201d or sde , capability . according to carl peters , an applications scientist at bmg labtech , that means the instrument can read two signals simultaneously , whereas the company\u2019s newer , non - sde - enabled clariostar cannot .\nstill other instruments enable plate - based imaging assays . biotek\u2019s cytation\u21223 , for instance , is a multimode plate reader that also functions as a high - speed automated digital fluorescence microscope with brightfield capability . traditional microplate readers perform mostly biochemical assays\u2014measuring how much light passes through or is emitted by a sample . that\u2019s great for getting a sense of the population of cells or molecules in the well , but what about cell - to - cell variation ?\na trf filter fluorometer plate reader utilizes bandwidth filters in front of the fiber optic for excitation and in front of the detector for emission wavelength choice . the grating - type spectrofluorometers are generally less sensitive than filter fluorometers , and loss in sensitivity can cause issues in highly sensitive assays such as trf .\nthe bactiter - glo microbial cell viability assay was tested on the infinite f200 pro filter - based multimode reader , using the instrument\u2019s highly sensitive luminescence module .\nlisting # : moleculardevicesspectramaxm2 - 4872 product description : the molecular devices spectramax m2 is a dual - monochromator , multi - detection microplate reader wi . . .\nperkinelmer offers custom microplate services , including bulk ordering , fast and flexible plate barcoding , biological plate coating ( including poly - d - lysine , collagen , streptavidin coating , antibody coating , and other coatings on request ) , custom tissue culture - treatment , custom high protein binding treatment , custom sterilization of microplates , special packaging , and other microplate treatments . if you are interested in custom plate services , please contact our custom service team :\nwith the optional low volume nanoquant plate\u2122 and cuvette port , this reader represents a perfect tool for dna / rna quantifications ( a 260 / 280 ) and purity checks ( a 260 / 230 ) , allowing you to work with a variety of sample formats and volumes , from 2 \u00b5l to 1 ml .\nthe spectramax\u00ae abs microplate reader bridges the gap between the affordability of filter - based readers and the flexibility of monochromator - based systems . the spectramax\u00ae abs plus microplate\u2026\nthe spectramax\u00ae abs microplate reader bridges the gap between the affordability of filter - based readers and the flexibility of monochromator - based systems . the spectramax\u00ae abs plus micro\u2026\nmolecular devices gemini xs microplate spectrofluorometer this is a nice used molecular devices gemini xs microplate spectrofluorometer . unit is in overall excellent condition . reader power . . .\nluminescence detection can be performed on the pherastar \u00ae fsx , clariostar \u00ae , and the lumistar \u00ae , fluostar \u00ae , and polarstar \u00ae omega plate readers . all of these luminescence plate readers are certified for dual - luciferase reporter assays ( dlready \u00ae ) and utilize luminescence - optimized low - noise pmt ( photomultiplier tube ) detectors which provide a dynamic range of up to nine decades , depending on the reader . all readers can be equipped with high - precision reagent injectors .\nwhether or not it is necessary to use a sterile , tissue culture - treated plate depends on the length of time the cells are going to be in the assay plate . in some assays the cells are added to the microplate and the assay is completed within a few minutes to a few hours . in other cases cells are grown in plates at least overnight prior to performing the assay , or are treated with compounds for extended lengths of time . as a general recommendation , if the assay is going to be performed within a single working day a sterile , tissue culture - treated plate is not necessary . if the cells are going to be in the plate overnight or longer a sterile , tissue culture - treated plate should be used , and aseptic techniques should be followed .\nflexible monochromator - based multi - mode microplate reader that can be turned into a high - performance hybrid system with the addition of a filter - based optical module .\nbmg floustar galaxy fluorescence microplate reader 90 day warranty serial number : 403 - 0767 the galaxy model are fully automated microplate based readers which incorporates different mea . . .\nultraviolet ( uv ) measurements in microplates became possible when molecular devices introduced the first uv - capable microplate reader . since then , microplate measurements of dna , rna , \u2026\nbuilding on our family of benchtop multimode plate readers , the victor nivo \u2122 system packs all popular detection modes into the industry\u2019s smallest multimode reader footprint . the perfect microplate reader for everyday biochemical and cell - based assays , it measures at any wavelength , with top and bottom reading of all technologies . its software interface is easy to learn and use , and lets you control the instrument from almost any device \u2013 perfect for multiuser environments . combine with our assays and reagents to get you started right away .\nautomation is a key feature in high - throughput screening . several bmg labtech microplate readers have been successfully integrated into various robotic systems . since all instruments have the same x - y dimensions and plate out / in position , once automation has been designed for one bmg labtech reader , the solution will work for all . all plate readers can be controlled through activex or dde interfaces . moreover , the ascii data output is the most versatile in the industry and works with most lims and automation platforms .\nq . can i use a seal on my plates , or will that kill my cells ? a . if cell viability is no longer an issue , topseal - a\u2122 adhesive plate seal ( catalog number 6050185 ) can be used to prevent evaporation during incubation steps . the plastic of the topseal - a adhesive seal has some spectral properties that may interfere with assays performed at certain excitation or emission wavelengths . it may be necessary to remove the seal from the plate prior to reading . if cell viability is an issue at the time a seal is needed , we recommend using sterile plate lids ( if sterile practices need to be maintained ) or breathable plate seal ( if antibiotics / antifungals can be added to the culture media to prevent contamination ) . breathable plate seals are available from various suppliers , including nunc\u00ae and corning\u00ae .\nplate is\nblocked\novernight to cover the well surface area that remains ( typically using bsa , sugars such as trehalose or casein , serum , etc . )\nthis note describes the use of the fluorescence microplate reader tecan infinite f200 pro or m200 pro , for detection of as lias 20 pg dsdna in a 200 \u03bcl assay volume .\nthis reader utilizes molecular devices ' patented pathcheck\u00ae sensor to measure the depth ( optical pathlength ) of samples in a microplate . it also allows for the elimination of standard curves .\nanother consideration , says amouretti , is plate format . some instruments can handle only 96 - well plates and lower , whereas others can read up to the ultrahigh throughput densities of 1 , 536 - well plates . ( that difference comes at a cost , amouretti explains , as higher plate densities require better optics and more sensitive detectors . )\nget more from your microplate reader with magellan , the universal reader control and data analysis software from tecan . magellan supports the complete range of tecan microplate readers , enabling quick and easy measurement of samples for first - time and expert users alike . a versatile user interface and powerful data reduction capabilities enable the optimization of sophisticated experimental work , making routine tasks easy .\nbmg labtech offers two forms of gas control on its microplate readers . the atmospheric control unit ( acu ) for the clariostar is a unique microprocessor - controlled unit that independently regulates both co 2 and o 2 inside the microplate reader . alternatively , the gas vent is a positive pressure gas purge through which the internal atmosphere of the microplate reader can be replaced .\nq : can i stop at some point in my immunoassay ? a : we strongly recommend not incubating enhancement solution overnight in the wells . delfia assays can be stopped after final washing ( before addition of enhancement solution ) and your plate can be stored for 1 day , 1 week , 1 year , 10 years , etc . when protected from dust by putting on a plate lid . if enhancement solution has already been added and the plate can ' t be measured : 1 ) protect plate from dust ( lid on but no tape when enhancement solution is in the wells ) ; 2 ) allow solution to completely evaporate ; 3 ) add enhancement solution when ready , to regain signal .\nthe raw fret signal obtained from the plate reader is contaminated by overlap of the donor emission spectrum with that of the acceptor ( donor spectral bleed through ( dsbt ) ) and by direct excitation of the acceptor by the donor excitation light ( acceptor spectral bleed trough ( asbt ) ) . this contamination must be quantified and subtracted from the raw fret signal .\nthis technical note describes the successful implementation of the transcreener fluorescence intensity assay on tecan\u2019s quad - 4 monochromator - based infinite m200 pro and tecan\u2019s filter - based infinite f200 pro multimode reader .\nthe reader delivers high performance with round - bottom , flat - bottom or half - area well plates . dual wavelength readings report the actual absorbance at each wavelength making data analysis convenient .\nusers of molecular devices ' spectramax\u00ae i3 multi - mode reader can even add an optional minimax\u2122 imaging cytometer module , which enables such applications as cell counting , viability , and marker expression .\nfluodia t70 is a filter - based high temperature fluorescence microplate reader . it is an excellent platereader for people who want to measure fluorescence intensity . as an outstanding fluorescence instrumentation company that has been in the market for over twenty years , pti has received frequent inquiries from our customers to develop a fluorescence microplate reader for them for over 15 years . at the beginning , we tried different approaches in order to provide our customers with a fluorescence microplate reader that would be an add - on unit to our existing systems and would surpass those microplate readers in the market in terms of its fluorescence measurement capability . after numerous attempts , pti finally came to the conclusion that it is technically impossible to develop a microplate reader as an add - on unit that can meet our company ' s high standards for fluorescence measurements . so pti decided to join forces with otsuka electronics co . , ltd , a japanese scientific instrumentation company who had made numerous plate readers for various companies such as pharmacia on an oem basis . the combination of pti ' s expertise in fluorescence measurements and otsuka ' s expertise in microplate reader instrumentation brings to the market an outstanding new product : the fluodia t70 high temperature microplate reader under the trade name of fluodia t70 with both pti ' s trademark and otsuka ' s trademark ( photal ) .\neppendorf assay plates are optimized for measuring absorbance assays in the visible and uv range , fluorescence and chemiluminescence assays . solid plates are suitable for top - reading plate r . . .\nbmg fluostar galaxy multi - functional microplate reader condition : excellent price : $ 11 , 999 warranty : 90 days the fluostar galaxy models are fully automated microplate based multi - detect . . .\nsignificantly improve the quality of your results with enhanced sensitivity in top reading fluorescence intensity mode . automatic z - focus adjustment determines the focal point for the best signal - to - blank ratio in each microplate well , regardless of the plate type , well shape or sample volume . this unique feature makes it easy to set up your reader for optimum performance with varying assay parameters .\nin addition to standard absorbance measurements , the nanoquant plate is compatible with top reading fluorescence measurements ( eg . for picogreen\u00ae or ribogreen\u00ae assays ) , improving your dna / rna detection limits .\nverify the accuracy of your absorbance measurements with the spectratest\u00ae abs1 absorbance validation plate , using nist - traceable standards . testing can be done in your own lab , on your own schedule .\nthe spectramax\u00ae plus can read as low as 2\u03bcl with the \u03bcmax low volume plate . the spectramax\u00ae also uses patented pathcheck\u00ae pathlength measurement technology : the only temperature independent pathlength correction for microplates .\nthe optical design of the reader mimics a dual - beam spectrophotometer . each well has its own sample beam and reference detector . the eight - channel system delivers both precision and speed across the microplate .\nthis uv - visible absorbance microplate reader provides ultrafast , full spectral range detection for cuvettes , 96 - well , and 384 - well microplates , with the only temperature - independent method for pathlength correction .\ndecreasing the distance between cerulean and venus increases fret in the plate reader assay . a . schematic representation of used standard constructs . b . fret efficiencies obtained using hek293 cells transiently transfected with ctv , c5v , or co - transfected with plasmids encoding cerulean or venus ( c + v ) ( n = 3 ) . all data are presented as the mean \u00b1 sd . aa , amino acids .\nthis application note describes the detection of s . aureus growth using tecan\u2019s infinite 200 pro microplate reader to perform 600 nm absorbance measurements . the influence of assay parameter and instrument settings on data quality is discussed .\nheld , p . ( 2003 ) peptide and amino acid quantification using uv fluorescence in synergy ht multi - mode microplate reader , biotek instruments application note , urltoken peptides - amino - acids - fluorescence . html\nmicroplate readers for fluorescence , absorbance , luminescence , trf , htrf\u00ae , fluorescence polarization , and bret . two models available : tristar\u00b2 lb 942 multidetection microplate reader with tristar\u00b2 . . . read more . . .\nq . what kind of lids can i use for my plates ? a . clear , non - sterile lids that fit our optiplate and proxiplate microplates can be ordered separately ( catalog number 6005617 for 96 - well plates , catalog number 6007617 for 384 - well or 1536 - well plates ) . lids should be removed prior to reading the plate to avoid damage to the plate reader . lids for 96 - well plates have condensation rings that align with the underlying wells . these lids will leave a small space between the lid and the well , which can lead to evaporation over longer periods of time .\nthe nanoquant plate can simultaneously measure up to 16 samples , with sample volumes of as little as 2 \u00b5l . quartz micro - spots are shaped to function as individual lenses , guaranteeing the best possible light transmission through each sample . closing the plate lid effectively creates 16 quartz micro - cuvettes with a fixed path length of 0 . 5 mm \u2013 perfect for 230 , 260 and 280 nm measurements .\nwe understand your science and applications . combine many years\u2019 experience developing and supporting multimode plate readers and reagents with a global network of application scientists and engineers , and you can be confident of minimal downtime .\nfret analysis was performed using the pfret algorithm [ 19 ] , which can be applied to regions of interest with sizes defined by the user , in principle down to the single - pixel level . it should be noted however , that the results acquired from the plate reader is calculated as an average over a population of cells within a well while the results presented from the microscopy measurements represents averages over 5x5 pixel .\nthe reader\u2019s filter slides incorporate an id chip that allows filter definitions to be saved directly on the slides . this makes filter slide handling very convenient , as the system will automatically recognize the filters installed on each slide .\nplate type : the type of plate used does matter . opaque white plates have been shown to provide the best performance for luminescence assays , as they maximize the signal . other plates can be used , such as white sided with clear bottom if necessary . solid black plates will also work , but the signal will be significantly reduced . quality plates should not allow any light leakage through the walls of the microplate .\nq . what kind of lid can i use for my plates ? a . most culturplate , tc - treated viewplate , and proxiplate plus tc plates are packaged with lids on the plates . sterile lids can also be ordered separately ( catalog number 6005619 for 96 - well plates , catalog number 6007619 for 384 - well and 1536 - well plates ) . lids should be removed prior to reading the plate to avoid damaging the plate reader . lids for 96 - well plates have condensation rings that align with the underlying wells . these lids will leave a small space between the lid and the well . this is necessary so cells can \u2018breathe\u2019 when growing .\nbiotek offers two microplate reader series capable of measuring fluorescence : the synergy ht and the flx800 . depending on the model and type the end user will be able to perform various luminescent reactions . for example , only those readers configured with injectors have the capability to perform flash luminescence assays , while virtually all the luminescent capable readers can perform glow assays . listed below are several different parameters , which may or may not apply to any one specific reader .\n- venus . cells were seeded into 96 - wells plates two days prior to the experiment . medium was then carefully exchanged with pbs and prongf added directly to wells and incubated for 30 min . measurements were done at 20\u00b0c using a victor3 , 1420 multilabel counter fluorescent plate reader from perkin elmer . again , low amounts of prongf i . e . 0 . 05 , 0 . 5 , 5 nm increased the interaction between sortilin and p75\na method is described for the routine determination of the rate of colorimetric enzyme reactions using a 96 - well microtiter plate reader commonly used in immunoassay . this approach is illustrated by monitoring esterase activity using three common products : release of thiol , release of ethanol , and release of p - nitrophenylate ion . examples include monitorings of the rate of hydrolysis of acetylthiocholine iodide by eel acetylcholinesterase and the rate of hydrolysis of malathion and nonconventional esters such as o - methyl , o - ethyl , and o - isobutyl carbonates of p - nitrophenol by commercial porcine liver carboxylesterase . data obtained from the plate reader were compared to those obtained , under similar conditions , in a conventional spectrophotometer . absorbance measurements made in both machines on the same solution , as well as absorbance changes measured over time , were similar . the use of the 96 - well plate format tremendously increased the number of enzyme assays carried out per person and the interface with a personal computer allowed rapid manipulation of the absorbance values to calculate the desired rate data . this approach should be generally applicable to many routine colorimetric assays in the research laboratory .\nthe optimal microplate for a cell - based assay will be dependent on both the specific cell line being used in the assay and the assay protocol itself . questions that need to be answered in choosing the plate include :\nmicroplate readers present a dizzying array of variables \u2013 light sources , detectors , modalities , plate format and more . but when making a purchase , there are three basic considerations users should bear in mind , says amouretti .\nthe ez read led , explains product marketing manager tristana von will , \u201cprovides a really high - quality light source without ever having to replace it , and it also uses less energy , so it\u2019s a much greener option , as well . \u201d ( tecan \u2019s infinite\u00ae f50 absorbance reader also uses leds ; according to michael fejtl , market manager for detection at tecan austria , \u201cthe led allows 10 - times longer maintenance - free lifetime of the reader . \u201d )\nthe nanoquant plate from tecan allows researchers to measure the concentration and purity of nucleic acids of up to 16 samples simultaneously . additionally , the efficiency of the nucleic acid labeling with dyes can be easily determined with this tool .\nin this paper , we describe the use of a standard fluorescent plate reader in a fluorescent fret - based assay using live cells expressing the fusion proteins sortilin - cerulean and p75 ntr - venus . we show how this system can be used to evaluate the effect of prongf on the interaction between sortilin and p75 ntr . the fret based assay may provide a new tool for screening potential compounds inhibiting prongf - induced apoptotic cross - linking of sortilin and p75 ntr .\nmicroplate readers designed for fluorescent and multi - detection measurements assist life science and drug discovery researchers who require repeated absorbance measurements of tagged molecules . considerations for readers are range of absorbance , sample holding capabilities , speed , and instrument size . sample detection requires appropriate filters ; a microplate reader should include the lab\u2019s most often used absorbance spectrum . if the desired absorbance spectrum is largely variable , as with fluorescence and luminescence spectrums , a flexible multi - mode instrument with several filters or change - out options may be appropriate . consider average sample run for choice of 96 - or 384 - well format . if microplate well size is interchangeable , consider investing in a microplate reader that can accommodate a multitude of plate types such as a 6 - to 384 - well format . instruments have become more compact to accommodate limited bench space without compromising reader intricacy or measurement speed . researchers can compare all of these specifications from our extensive collection of diverse microplate readers .\nin conclusion , this paper describes the establishment of a fret - based fluorescent plate reader assay using live cells to monitor sortilin - p75 ntr cross - linking and the influence of prongf on this interaction . the experimental set - up may provide a useful tool for identifying compounds interfering with cross - linking of sortilin - p75 ntr . using this set - up , we have now initiated work aimed at identifying compounds inhibiting sortilin - p75 ntr cross - linking induced by prongf ."]}
{"id": 54662, "summary": [{"text": "hart ski corporation is a united states based manufacturer of downhill skis , originally of st. paul , minnesota and currently headquartered in ogden , utah . ", "topic": 8}], "title": "hart skis", "paragraphs": ["vail native and olympian moguls skier heidi kloser now skis on hart skis . the company recently relocated to vail .\nhart sportsflex skis package look bindings 180cm sz 5 . 5 us women ' s purple boots\na specializer in mogul and big mountain skis , hart prides itself in providing customers with fantastic skis for fantastic prices .\nskiing my first pair of hart skis , but not my last . hart ones are amazing all mountain . ability to rip in the bumps as well . impressive\n2017 hart fusion f17 classic ii mogul skis w / salomon sth 12 oversize r80 brake . these skis are hand made and feature the best quality construction in the industry . 2017 hart f17 fusion classic ii skis . . .\nhart skis , the choice of champions , is an iconic brand building some of the worlds greatest mogul and all mountain skis .\nthese skis are hand made and feature the best quality construction in the industry . 2017 hart fusion f17 classic ii mogul skis w / look pivot 14 narrow bindings . 2017 hart f17 fusion classic ii skis . th . . .\nhart javelin 65 gs j kid ' s jr race skis 168cm w vist v2 . 12 adjustable bindings ~\nthe 2018 hart fusion classic ii is the worthy replacement for the long time favorite , the hart classic . these skis are hand made and feature the best quality construction in the industry . the hart fusion classic ii is a new design that takes after the hart f17 which was the best selling mogul ski of all time . more info . . .\nthe 2017 hart fusion classic ii is the worthy replacement for the long time favorite , the hart classic . these skis are hand made and feature the best quality construction in the industry . the hart fusion classic ii is a new design that takes after the hart f17 which was the best selling mogul ski of all time . more info . . .\ncompare the best and latest hart skis with comprehensive ski reviews from our industry - leading ski and gear tests .\nthe hart ski corporation is back making skis for the us market . the 2018 hart ski collection includes the most popular mogul ski ever made the hart f17 fusion classic ii and now a new ski called the hart f17 fusion team for the lighter crowd . this is a hand made race construction ski and is the burliest mogul ski in the industry . these skis are now being made in japan .\npioneer sports is living up to its name and being the first and only to carry hart skis in summit county .\nindividually , chelmsford sophomore ryan hart won for the second straight race . hart was in third after the first run and came back to win the second run by . 82 .\nhart f17 mogul ski ( 103 . 8 - 66 . 6 - 89 . 2 )\nthis auction is for a pair of hart free launch trick skis . they measure approx . 39\n. good luck bidding .\nhart still sponsors a number of competitive freestyle skiers , including liz mcintyre , who won the world freestyle championship for mogul skiing in december . mcintyre also won a silver medal at the 1994 olympics on hart ' s f17 skis .\nyou haven ' t heard of hart since the 90s because they ' ve been sponsoring bump skiers .\nhart ' s new headquarters and warehouse will be located on ogden ' s 23rd street and a published report says hart ' s move should bring five employees to ogden by the end of the year .\nhart 185 racing skis . sintero racing kevlar base . made in austria , with tyrolia 570 bindings . have been used but very high quality set .\nnot only is it still around , but brent wennberg , chief executive and president of united sports group , which now owns hart ski co . , wants the world to know that hart is working to reclaim its reputation as the top maker of freestyle skis .\nover 60 years of continued innovation , hart skis perfected the seamless metal edge ski and started a ski industry evolution . today , worlds best athletes and en\nhart f17 classic st is everything the f17 classic is , except it is uniformly stiffer all along the ski from tip to tail , perfect for skiers looking for a stiffer flex pattern . hart \u2019s unique kevglass . . .\none of the true pioneers of metal edged skis , hart skis have re - emerged as a superb quality specialty ski manufacturer of bump , all - mountain , and frontside skis . the choice of many of the world ' s top mogul skiers , hart has gained a following of loyalists who are dazzling the competition . check out the models we carry !\ncommercial airliners . this is the stuff familiar to skiers as the heart of the hexcel ski ( and the hart hc comp , and century skis , and a lot of superlight xc racing skis ) .\noutside of the bumps , soulakis and hart skis want to bring their brand back into the mainstream and capitalize on some of the sentiment associated with the brand .\nin the mid - 1950s , he ceased manufacturing skis and continued to sell skis through his retail store at 14th and broadway . we believe that head aluminum skis started to become popular by the mid - 1950s , and linton saw the hand writing on the wall for the demise of wooden skis . hart metal skis started being made in 1955 .\nwhen heidi kloser started looking for a new ski , she wasn ' t aware that hart was relocating to vail .\ni have an amazing pair of hart racing straight downhill skis from the fabulous 1980s . these skis have never been drilled into to mount bindings . please note , that they do have blemishes , particularly . . .\nmade in norway , maine , tubbs skis were a major manufacturer of skis in the 1920s .\nthey signed on vail native and olympic freestyle skier heidi kloser , and the rest will soon become part of hart history .\nduring the 1970s , billy kidd , olympic medal winner , joined the company as an advisor and designer . in 1971 , kidd won the first world - wide championship professionals wearing skis made by hart . hart also secured endorsements of \u201870s ski superstars like suzy chaffee , hank kashiwa and many others .\nhave been skied by numerous hart athletes who have won olympic , world , world cup and national championship medals . its all mountain , big mountain and powder skis incorporate many unique design and construction characteristics of its successful competitive skis .\n1967 bombers away on new hart hornet junior racing skis ! sales photo art ad . authentic magazine ad . see my other original ads available ! | ebay ! | pinterest | \u2026\ntrying to catch up with the competition , hart introduced a line of hourglass shaped skis this season that are used for racing or recreational skiing . the skis are the newest trend in the industry because they make turning easier and faster .\nin 1995 , hart athletes took center stage at the world of freestyle in la clusaz , france , winning six medals\u2014including four gold .\nthe store has primarily operated as a ski and snowboard rental shop and apparel dealer , but now hundreds of hart skis line the walls in preparation for the 2011 - 12 ski season .\nby the mid - 1960s , hart skis dominated the us ski market with a brand recognized around the world . freestyle skiing became a worldwide phenomenon in the \u201960s and hart products and skiers were at the forefront in the development of this new sport . the \u201970s , \u201980s and \u201990s saw great hart us ski team , olympic and world cup athletes such as billy kidd , hank kashiwa , suzy chaffee and jonny moseley . today , the hart tradition for world - class athletes , product innovation and performance continues not only in freestyle skiing , but in all mountain , big mountain and powder skiing , too .\nthe 2016 hart f17 world cup ski is an evolution in design of the f17 all mountain mogul ski . the hart f17 world cup ski has been created for an even more mogul specific ski for the accomplished mogul skier . the f17 world cup incorporates more info . . .\nbrooklyn park , minn . \u2014 ask a skier older than 30 about hart skis , and he may get a nostalgic look , fondly remembering the brand that suzy chaffee rode to an olympic medal .\nflexible flyer wooden skis faded from the market place when metal skis became popular in the mid to late 1950s .\nan american tradition : the hart brand has stood for high quality , high performance and innovative snow sports products since 1955 . its competitive ski products\nthe distinctive javelin is easily recognized by its black center stripe with a white border . it was one of the first metal skis designed for freestyle and was enormously popular , becoming hart ' s signature ski .\nthe all new ! hart f17 fusion classic ii team junior mogul skis provide kids with a proven mogul performance . just like the adult fusion , the fusion team is produced in japan . more info . . .\nthe company is also scrambling to make hart - brand snow skates available in as many markets as possible . the extra - short skis are designed to appeal to in - line skaters , an emerging winter sports market .\nlength - 168cm ( sidecut 102 / 65 / 88 ) mounted up to . hart javelin 65 gs j kid ' s race skis . these used skis and bindings are in very good condition . bases are in very good shape . the bindings are in very g . . .\nmeanwhile , hart skis wants to build the brand\u2019s american - made , exclusive - ski image . being the only brand in a store mimics harley - davidson\u2019s path \u2013 and furr wants to see if it will work . being at the heart of summit county in frisco also allows hart\u2019s models to be demo\u2019d by an array of skiers in an area that revolves around the industry .\nat the 1994 olympic games in lillehammer , norway , most american ski team members chose freestyle by hart , winning two medals \u2014 one silver and one gold .\nhoping to return hart skis to a place of prominence in the industry , soulakis says they ' re going to use a simple yet time - tested technique to achieve that goal : they ' re going to have fun .\nsales and marketing vice president johann furr said rowland\u2019s pioneer sports shop in frisco will have the largest inventory of hart skis outside of other states . stores in steamboat , vail , and along the front range carry the skis , but rowland will have exclusive rights to carry the product in summit county .\nto attract them , hart introduced a mostly new product line and hired minneapolis - based fallon mcelligott to develop an aggressive marketing strategy . the premise of the company ' s\nweird dna\ncampaign is that only a small part of the population does the kind of free skiing that hart ' s products represent . the ads use a logo of two skis curved into a dna - like double helix and a photograph of a sperm approaching an egg on bright red skis .\nthis ad is for a pair of very old , collectible , lady hart skis with marker rotamat i cable bindings ( also collectible in their own right ) . the bindings have step - in style toe pieces with cable heel pi . . .\ntoko started making these wooden skis in europe in 1971 and made them from 71 ' - 74 . when fiberglass skis hit the nordic scene in 1974 , toko switched to making fiberglass skis . the wooden skis were made in sweden and not imported into the north american market .\nhart is having an end of season ski sale ! this is an awesome opportunity to get a new setup without breaking the bank . there ' s a pretty wide range of skis available depending on what you ' re looking to get . the skis are listed in by width in ascending order from narrowest to widest .\nstride skis were made in norway and imported to canada in the 1970s . stride skis were produced for eight years by a / s gjovik skiifabrikk , gjovik , norway . there were four models of stride skis :\nthe 2018 hart boss mogul skis were designed and created for bumpers who prefer a lighter , narrower , more symmetrically shaped mogul ski that doesn ' t sacrifice performance and edge control for a reduction in the ski ' s weight . more info . . .\nhelped in part by chaffee , the captain of the 1968 u . s . women ' s olympic ski team and the world freestyle champion from 1971 - 73 , hart skis were a dominant force in the market in the 1960s and into the 1970s .\nfirst adjustable release binding : simplex by hannes marker , ger ski hall of fame , ishpeming , mi atomic skis by alois rohrmoser , aus heavenly valley , lake tahoe opens henke speed fit buckle boots hart skis by hartvig holmberg , st . paul , mn 7th olympics at cortina di\u2019ampezzo , italy first artificial satellite , sputnik , ussr\ndespite the midwestern roots of hart , based in this twin cities suburb , the brand is best known on the east coast . wennberg would not discuss specifics for the privately held company but said hart has about 1 % of the u . s . market . the company would like to have 5 % , and it is targeting skiers between 18 and 25 , wennberg said .\ni bought a brand new pair of skis for my 9 - year old last year . within 3 months the tip guides fell off and skis delaminate\nbonna and sverre brodahl took out patents on skis that they made at their own factory . both made many skis and of good quality . they bought technology that was tested by bj\u00f8rn ullevolds\u00e6ter , pioneer of glued laminations for skis . ullevolds\u00e6ter sold his glueing patent to peter \u00f8stbye , maker of splitkein skis .\nfrom 1950 to the 1960 ' s , splitkein skis were a dominant force in norwegian skiing , but like other norwegian producers of wooden skis , splitkein faced competition with imported glassfiberski skis and had to cease operations in the 1970s .\nin the 1930s , stadig turned his attention to making skis , using the knowledge gained from his grandfather lars . stadig ' s skis were known as\nswedish rift skis\n, which means tha they were made from straight grained wood with the bark side down . stadig tried to sell some of his skis to the us government and even though they performed better than other government skis , the us declined to purchase then , becuase stadig ' s skis were made of birch . hickory was the us governement ' s wood of choice for skis .\nthe company is trying to establish itself in the snowboard market as well , wennberg said . hart boards have been made available to professionals , with the hope of making the boards commercially in coming years .\nharry holmberg worked as a ski engineer and designer for gregg skis in st . paul . harry ' s brother , hartvig \u201chart\u201d holmberg , opened a carpentry shop in st . paul , mn in 1943 . harry called upon hartvig\u2019s manufacturing skills and together they began working on a prototype , metal - edged ski . after three years of creating and refining , hartvig , harry and friend ed bjork were ready . in 1955 the first\nhart\nmetal - edged ski was introduced .\nhart is a significant company in the ski world , but it has ran into some hard times in its long history , which dates back to the 1950s ,\nsoulakis said .\nit has been rebuilt recently to become one of the premier freestyle mogul skis on the competition side , but really it has not been able to get the traction it wanted outside of the moguls environment . \u2026 we want to take hart back to where it should be as a brand .\nvail \u2014 business partners andrew soulakis and matthew greene have lived in eagle county for some time now . so when the opportunity arose for them \u2014 along with a team of owners and investors \u2014 to acquire hart skis , relocating the company from utah to vail was an obvious choice .\nbut moving production does require extensive training and pre - manufacturing work to not compromise quality . the skis use materials like kevlar \u2013 the bulletproof vest material that dissipates impact in hart\u2019s mogul skis \u2013 and carbon , both of which are complex materials to work with . there\u2019s also a \u201cramp - up\u201d period for each model , including tooling , creating molds and more .\nin 1918 , ole jonsen haltli started manufacturing wooden skis in rindal , norway .\nnorsprint skis were manufactured by landsem in norway for u . s . distribution .\nskis were custom made and repaired for customers in and around montreal , quebec .\nviking skis and snowshoes were made in cadillac , mi in the early 1900s .\nhart skis are also performing well in product tests by leading industry magazines . the reworked javelin made top 10 lists in the october 1997 issue of skiing magazine and the f17 continues to be the best freestyle ski , according to recent issues of snow country , sport ski 1 and ski magazine .\nthese skis were made by one of the ski manufacturing companies in the united states .\neiger was a brand of the lommedalen ski factory , which also made bonna skis .\nwarner hardware from minneapolis , mn sold skis manufactured by the gregg ski manufacturing company .\nwhat draws rowland to the product is not only nostalgia for him as a 45 - year - old skier who remembers the height of hart skis . it\u2019s also the company\u2019s willingness to go against the flow . as other ski companies outsource product manufacturing overseas , hart began working with never summer industries in denver about three years ago to build some models . the rest were still manufactured elsewhere to turn a profit as hart officials reinvested in american engineering expertise and manufacturing know - how over time . about a year ago , the company began moving into the vacant k2 manufacturing facility on vashon island , wash . , and is re - employing out - of - work k2 experts as well as those who had moved on after k2 moved out .\nafter\nthe comp , \u201d hart introduced its 1991 comp sl . this new ski included a construction torsion box with aluminum honeycomb and an internal absorption shock ( ias ) system ( guaranteeing optimal stability at elevated speeds ) .\nedsbyn was the largest swedish manufacturer of skis in the 1970s with 400 , 000 produced .\nholmenkollen skis are named after the famous ski area and ski festival in oslo , norway .\npeterborough skis were sold through canada ' s t . eaton department stores through their catalogs .\nsplitkein skis were manufactured by different ski manufacturers in north america under contract with strict specifications .\nst\u00f6ckli went on to continue to make skis for the european and united states ' markets .\na pair of used k2 usa four competition skis 195cm in size with tyrolia 260 bindings .\nwhen the first \u201cshaped\u201d skis arrived at ski shops in 1993 , they were a revelation .\nsave vintage water skis to get e - mail alerts and updates on your ebay feed .\nulf manufactures several types of skis including cross country , big mountain , mountain , child skis , and telemark skis . development has proceeded gradually in the direction of several laminates . in fact , some of the skis have up to 50 laminates . this is such to achieve a more stable quality and greater resistance to breakage and wear and tear . well laminated wooden skis provide a very special ski pleasure and the wooden sole has unique properties in the snow .\nsatisfaction with our ski products ( 3 ) to serve your skiing needs 24 / 7 in a prompt , courteous and compassionate manner . notre engagement ( 1 ) tu es unique ( 2 ) nous engageons pour votre acquittement \u00e0 100 % avec nos skis ( 3 ) rapide et un service courtois . ski with hart ! !\nthe ' 14 hart f17 rocket classic jr is for those lighter weight or intermediate level bump skiers who are just not ready to make the bump up to the expert level f17 world cup junior mogul ski . more info . . .\nthe 2018 hart f17 fusion is back for another season of world cup domination . slightly narrower at the tip and tail , this f17 fusion is super responsive in the bumps and light weight in the air . more info . . .\nthe 2017 hart f17 fusion is back for another season of world cup domination . slightly narrower at the tip and tail , this f17 fusion is super responsive in the bumps and light weight in the air . more info . . .\nthe famous macy ' s department store in new york city sold wooden skis in the 1930 - 40s . macy skis were made by various companies , including the groswold ski company from denver , co and the harvey dodds ski company . later , macy imported skis from abroad .\nwennberg figures he has about eight or 10 competitors for the specialty market , with room only for four . while the other companies focus on racing skis , wennberg is trying to capitalize on hart ' s reputation as a freestyle ski - - used for moguls , ski ballet and aerial maneuvers - - starting with the javelin model .\n\u00e5snes delivered his last wooden skis to the military in 1987 and later went bankrupt in 1998 .\nit ' s an iconic brand , but through the years it has not been tended to in the way an iconic brand could be ,\nhe said .\nvirtually everyone i ' ve talked to about this who is over the age of 40 has fond memories associated with hart skis and has an affinity for the brand .\nwalter linton started making skis in denver in the late 1930s and had the name trademarked in 1939 . according to phil clark of georgetown , colorado ,\nlinton manufactured skis on the site now occupied by the art museum in denver . linton sold his skis only through his own retail store\n.\nin some ways , skiing has become very clinical ,\nhe said .\nwe ' re hoping to recapture the fun aspects of the sport . we refer to hart as a family , and we want people to feel like they ' re part of the hart family . we want people to truly feel like they are a part of this brand , because it ' s a part of them . they grew up on it , and now they have an opportunity to re - embrace that .\nwhen thomas magnusson won the 30k winter olympic race on fiberglass skis in 1974 , halvorsen knew the days of wooden skis were limited . halvorsen kept his wooden ski factory open until 1984 when he retired .\nbonna skis were imported to the united states from norway by norfell , inc . of chelmsford , ma\nin 1891 , captain christof iselin from glaris , switzerland experimented with home - made skis with his buddies . he went to christiana , norway in 1892 and ordered a complete set of skis to be make by the l . h . hagen company . this was the first year that hagen made skis .\nlampinen is the english version of the finnish name lampisen . the names are synonymous relating to skis .\n\u201cthere was a huge amount of expertise that was idle , \u201d rowland said . \u201ctheir vision is to be the harley - davidson of skis \u2026 the true u . s . brand of skis . \u201d\nthese skis were made in finland just before fiberglass skis came out in the mid - 1970s . established in 1945 by toivo peltonen , peltonen is one of the leading manufacturers of cross - country skis , with over 60 years continuous history of ski manufacturing in hartola , 170 kilometers north of helsinki , finland .\nfurr said roughly 50 percent of hart skis are now made in america , and the goal is to have 70 percent in production in the u . s . in three years or less . it may take five years to get everything back on american soil , but that\u2019s driven more by financial responsibility and working within cash flow than by the complexity of the ski structure .\neven landsem put balsa wood in the middle of the skis , which made them extra light . landsem skis were very popular among the most famous cross country skiers in norway between 1950 and 1987 . after landsem ski closed in 1987 even landsem deposed a large collection of \u201cwinner - skis\u201d used by famous skiers like oddvar br\u00e5 and gjermund eggen from their ski factory to rindal ski museum . magne myrmo became the last world champion on wooden skis from landsem in falun , sweden in 1974 . these skis are at rindal ski museum .\nholmenkollen skis were manufactured by the \u00e5snes ski factory in norway for us distribution during the 1960 - 70s .\nj . c . higgins skis were exclusively made by the gregg manufacturing company from st . paul , mn\npeterborough skis and toboggans were made in a division of peterborough canoe company from peterborough , ontario , canada .\nsigmund ruud skis were manufactured by the \u00e5snes ski company for distribution in the united states in the 1970s .\nin 1937 , emile allais became world champion on rossignol skis . with rossignol olympic 41 skis , henri oreiller became the first french olympic champion in history , in 1948 . the rossignol saga was already a legend . in 1956 , laurent boix - vives bought the company and started to sell rossignol skis all over the world .\nthe 2018 hart f17 fusion , skied by olympic , world cup medalists , is a world class mogul ski with a long pedigree of success over the years ! slightly narrower at the tip and tail , this f17 fusion is super responsive in the bumps more info . . .\nthe 2017 hart f17 fusion , skied by olympic , world cup medalists , is a world class mogul ski with a long pedigree of success over the years ! slightly narrower at the tip and tail , this f17 fusion is super responsive in the bumps more info . . .\nbonna - brand skis were introduced in about 1959 and produced by the lommedalen ski factory . models were wooden until fiberglass skis became popular in the mid to late 1970s . the bonna brand name disappeared in the 1980s .\nmajor advances in construction came in the form of glued laminate skis in 1934 . this multiple - layer construction gave more strength , lighter weight and more mobility to skis . madshus moved the factory to lillehammer in 1936 .\nmartin strand started making skis in the basement of his home in minneapolis , mn in 1896 . he continued to make skis , while he worked as a surveyor and insurance salesman . in 1904 , he partnered with business associate frederick youngquist and they formed the strand - youngquist manufacturing company , at which , they made skis , boat oars , and toboggans . their business partnership disolved in about 1907 , but strand continued to make skis .\nthor groswold grew up in norway on skis and is perhaps best known as the manufacturer of groswold skis in denver , colorado , from late 1932 until the spring of 1952 . but he did much more than make skis . he spent his life selling skiing . and he sold it anywhere to anyone who was willing to listen .\nthought i would ask here . . . . my friend has these old skis , are they worth anything ?\nmaintaining quality and using american expertise means a pricey product . the skis range from $ 899 to $ 1075 for most models , with some as low as $ 699 and $ 389 , according to hart\u2019s website . but rowland doesn\u2019t think that will inhibit buyers . the competitive mogul and freestyle skier will tap into the inventory , as will middle - aged expert skiers who know and appreciate the brand .\nhartvig \u201chart\u201d holmberg opened a carpentry and metal shop in st . paul , minnesota , in 1953 that produced customized cribbage boards , chess sets and other wood and metal games . hartvig became known for his ability to create fine wood products . hartvig had a brother harry who worked as a ski engineer and designer . they knew that the addition of a seamless metal edge would revolutionize ski design . together they began working on a prototype . after three years of creating and refining , they were ready . and , in 1955 the first hart metal - edged ski was introduced .\n16 year old odd martinsen was given a pair of bl\u00e5 skia skis in 1958 from his coach ivar halvorsen . the popularity of bl\u00e5 skia skis contuned and by the mid - 1960s halvorsen had 9 employees in his ski factory . nordic ski racers odd martinsen , ivar formo , and jan istad took olympic and world championship medals on bl\u00e5 skia skis . requests for the skis came from all over as skiers went to visit the factory to see halvorsen .\nalfred hovde started making skis in vikersund , norway in 1897 in a small workshop . he first made about five pair of skis and not many people bought skis from him , because they thought that he was a rookie in ski making . after a few years , his reputation became more favorable due to good results and in 1912 , hovde started making skis in a factory with machine production . many small workshops became ski factories in the early 1900s .\nhagen johansen began to learn how to make skis and sold his first pair of skis in 1898 . he and companion bernt nilsson started johansen and nielsen , which was one of norway ' s largest and longest running ski factories .\nhart is the only brand owned by united sports group , though wennberg says the company wants to add more products . but in the meantime , wennberg has set himself a difficult task :\nwe want to demonstrate that we have a world - class product and remind people of that .\nthe hart name will become much more prominent in the valley ,\nhe said .\nbut we ' re also planning some global initiatives . there ' s some big things on the books for next season that are going to bring a little bit of fun back to skiing .\nafter janoy went out of business , jan went on to sell edsbyn skis ( his middle name was edward ) .\nwhen rustad stopped its production plant in 1980 , it had produced 327 , 412 pairs of skis over the years .\nthey are 90 cm . these skis are good condition . very rare and hard to find . made in austria .\nhenry simonson bought the anderson and thompson ski co . with john woodward in 1955 and sold it in 1975 . a & t made skis until 1958 , then purchased skis , boots , bindings from around the world and became a distributor .\nsilva was a swedish company with a united states division . silva company was a division of johnson diversified , inc . ( aka johnson wax associates ) of laporte , indiana . silva huski skis had a cherry wood top with layers of fiberglass to strengthen the skis . huski skis were one of a few skis in the mid - 1970s that were made in north america . johnson wax associates ( aka johnson outdoors , inc . ) purchased silva company usa ' s operation in 1973 .\nthe limex ski factory is located at ab tobo mill in sweden and manufactures the world famous kneissl and limex - skis .\nshe had been with her previous company , volkl , for more than a decade , but was looking to switch skis .\nwhen rowland met furr at last year\u2019s snowsports industries america snowshow in denver , they realized they had similar goals . hart was the first brand to come to rowland\u2019s mind when he sought to build his store\u2019s reputation ( he has two pairs of old harts from his father - in - law decorating the store ) .\nthese skis were the first ones out of scandinavia that had\nmodern marketing graphics\n- the attempt to brand a complete line of stride product - skis , poles , boots , bindings , socks and clothing was a great success with well over 2 million individual items sold under the brand in a ten year period including about 23 , 000 pairs of skis branded stride .\nan importer from kenosha , wi , named wilho knutti , imported the skis into the united states . most of the skis were sold to people living in wisconsin and michigan . he was raised in finland , and in the upper penninsula of michigan .\npeltonen filed for bankrupcy in 2002 , then restarted and is now owned by normark / rapala consortium . the factory was relocated to heinola , finland in 2011 . peltonen makes high tech xc racing skis and sells cheaper oem skis under it ' s brandname .\nski industries of america ( sia ) founded . first human in space by ussr k2 skis founded by bill kirschner duane peters born\nthe vimpeli ski factory started during world war i and supplied skis to the russian army . during world war ii , there were ten ski factories in vimpeli and they made about 50 % of the finnish army skis . locals in vimpeli claim that the finnish - russian war was won on vimpeli skis when about 200 workers were employed in the factories . the factory ceased operation in 1985 .\nthe rights to produce the bluenose ski were aquired by canada ski company from the liverpool woodworking company . 4 , 000 to 5 , 000 pair of bluenose skis were produced each year . hickory came by carloads from southern states for the manufacture of these skis .\nharju skis are generally light - weight , have birch bottoms , and are made in finland . harju means\nridge\nin finnish and is a region in muurame , finland . harju skis started being made in 1937 and were popularized by ski champion valkonen .\nsandstr\u00f6ms not only manufactured skis but also bandy and hockey sticks . of the approximately 60 employees at the factory , 40 were involved with ski production . skis were produced during the winter months , while other sporting equipment was produced in the non - winter months .\nin 1934 edsbyns ski factory was created , which was another milestone for ivar . edsbyn skis would become classic for generations of swedes .\nin the fall of 1943 , ski making became hard to do because of supplies needed by the war effort . large manufacturers like norge - ski were allowed to continue doing business during ww ii . norge - ski re - manufactured decommissioned jumping skis into nordic skis .\nvans founded in anaheim , ca world\u2019s first skatepark in anaheim , ca . paint it black by the rolling stones hey joe by jimi hendrix 8 - track tapes introduced for cars by rca victor craig kelly is born endless summer , surf documentary by bruce brown first self - release heelpiece ski binding by salomon first freestyle ski : javelin by hart\nbased in rindal , norway , landsem used wood and wooden materials for cross country skis long after other manufacturers switched to plastics . they still hold the record for olympic medals won - - all of the champion skiers used landsem skis through the 70s . in the skiing museum in oslo there are pictures of everyone from norway ' s many gold medal skiers to norway ' s king olaf using landsem skis .\nwinner boats , inc . was originally located in west trenton , nj and began building wooden boats , skis , and related sports equipment in the early 1930s . winner eventually changed to fiberglass boat production in the late 1940s , making wooden skis obsolete in their manufacturing process .\nafter world war ii , the market for skis was a good for the norwegian ski factories . rustad ski factory expanded greatly with a large new building in 1962 . then the company produced 10 , 000 pairs of skis a year and went at once to more specialized production ( mainly cross country and mountaineering skis ) . more and more production was exported and eventually the united states and canada became the major markets\n\u00e5snes skis were imported from norway to the united states by haugen nordic products , a division of dartmouth outdoor sports , hanover , nh .\nin 1919 , john piane , sr . , owner of the dartmouth cooperative society began selling skis made by the gregg ski company of st . paul , mn . the first dartmouth ski catalogue was published in 1937 and not only carried gregg - made skis but kandahar bindings .\nr\u00f8nning treski is norway ' s one and only wooden ski factory . here wood products have been produced since the turn of the century and wooden skis have been manufactured continuously since 1936 . in those days only solid wood skis were available , but during world war ii , the first laminated skis were developed at the r\u00f8nning factory . in 1965 , paul ' s son ulf r\u00f8nning took over operation of the ski business .\neven in the earliest days of madshus skis , with little distinction between nordic and alpine styles of skiing , madshus was a leader in innovation .\nlaminated skis allowed madshus to produce more specialized skis , for alpine skiing , for the mountains , for trails , and eventually for specialized track skiing and racing . cross country skiing became the backbone of the growing winter olympic games movement , and skiing of all types spread around the world , .\nlage sundet , former manager of the eggen ski brand started engerdalsprodukter in the municipality of engerdal , norway in 1973 . saga - brand skis were produced from 1974 to 1980 . saga skis had models , both made of wood and fiberglass . lage sold the manfacturing business to his brother olav in 1981 , when olav turned the business into a laminated wooden flooring manufacturer . many of the saga skis were exported to north america , including canada .\nj\u00e4rvinen skis were manufactured in lahti , finland . the last wooden skis were produced in the fall of 1974 and the company went bankrupt in 1991 . the 1970 - built building is now demolished . esko j\u00e4rvinen ' s son has resumed a small - scale forest ski production under the j\u00e4rvinen name .\nat madshus , there was an inherent understanding of what a good ski should feel like . the result was skis that people loved to take skiing .\nearly ski production in p\u00e4rnu , estonia began with airplane skis in 1939 . in 1944 ski production by p\u00e4rnu ski and furniture factory was started and employed 22 people who made 10 , 000 skis that year . from 1958 to 1968 p\u00e4rnu metsakombinaadi made skis from solid wood and later as double - layer construction . company was renamed in 1968 as as viisnurk . at that time the annual production volume was over 250 , 000 pairs and the skis got branded as visu . after the end of soviet era in 1992 , visu began to make skis also for atomic , karhu and j\u00e4rvinen . by the year 2000 visu was the biggest ski producer with volume of 300 , 000 pairs of skis annually . two years later ski prices fell and with increasing losses , in october 2004 as viisnurk sports goods division was closed , with loss of 231 jobs , as as viisnurk focused on it ' s core business of furniture manufacturing .\nwe didn ' t realize how much we ' d miss janoy skis , especially to feel connected to our dad in his absence\nsaid karen .\nin the 1970s , ruko got into selling skis , ski boots , and poles . ruko skis were imported from sweden and made by one of the three swedish ski - makers at that time : sandstr\u00f6ms , edsbyn , and sundins . a series of events caused ruko to get out of the ski business .\na building was completed in late 1948 , and the building was sold to the hedlund manufacturing company who opened for business in january , 1949 , with eight plant employees and one office employee . principal items manufactured at that time were toboggans and snow skis . late in that year the manufacture of water skis was started on a small scale but during the past few years the popularity of water skiing has advanced so rapidly that water skis have now become the main item manufactured .\nthe word was out : if you wanted to keep up with the hot guys , you needed shaped skis . traditional 7mm \u201cstraight\u201d skis began to pile up in warehouses . salomon and rossignol had hundreds of shipping containers full of slick , straight , heavily discounted cap skis . in \u201996 , playing catch - up , salomon began work on the axendo series ( 99 - 64 - 89mm ; 15mm ) and hired mike adams away from elan . rossignol created a series of cut 10 . 4 shaped skis ( 104 - 62 - 94 ; 19mm ) at a dramatically reduced price and shoehorned them into every rental inventory they could reach .\nfahlin manufacturing was started by olie fahlin from scandinavia . fahlin manufactured archery bows , airplane propellers , and wooden skis . fahlin manufacturing went bankrupt in approximately 1950 .\nfibreglass skis created a revolution in nordic ski production in 1974 , the same year madshus began fibreglass production in its new factory , opened in biri in 1972 .\nwooden ski production continued until the 1950s , when fiberglass and metal skis infiltrated the market . peterborough struggled through the transition and eventually filed for bankrupcy in 1962 .\nbjorn kjellstrom was born in sweden and became a national champion there in ski orienteering . the low - cost sport involved the use of a map and a compass to move quickly over unknown forest terrain on skis from one control point to another . competition was on foot in warmer weather , on skis in the winter .\nin the 1970s , toppen skis were imported from norway to the united states by haugen nordic products , a division of dartmouth outdoor sports , hanover , nh .\na u . s . company , head imported cross country skis from norway in the 1970 ' s . head purchased the kongsberg ski factory in norway in 1972 .\nwestern flyer was a brand name of the western auto supply company . western auto used the western flyer brand name , not only for skis , but for bicycles .\ni could get skis faster ( and cheaper ) from al ' s than my local high - end ski shop . thanks again !\n- tim g .\nthe skis shipped to the united states in all of the different brands also had different colors , such as brown , teal , and red . skiers in norway were happy buying \u00e5snes skis , but skiers in the united states were attracted to the other brands made by \u00e5snes , due to the brands ' myths and cult - status .\nin the 1930s after splitkein developed the laminated ski , s . l . allen used its flexible flyer name to team up with splitkein to make wooden skis . splitkein skis were made by many different ski companies under contract with strict construction specifications . mercury was a low - priced , hickory ridge - top ski brand of flexible flyer .\nin 1938 , northland opened a factory in laconia , new hampshire to capitalize on eastern ski demand . the factory in laconia was managed by christian lund ' s son carl . a complete line of skis , skiing accesories , hockey sticks , and toboggans were manufactured in laconia . abercrombie & fitch department store sold skis made by northland .\nat first he used pine , but later ash , imported from denmark and germany . the skis were made of solid wood , as glued skis were not common until the 1930s ( splitkein ) . in 1900 a new and hard wood came to the industry : hickory . the same year , simen rustad made the first pair of hickory skis . this pair was expensive . it cost three times the price of other ski pairs . average earnings for a manufacturing worker in lillehammer was 500 kroner per year .\nthe ski manufacturing business eventually went bankrupt in the late 1920s . hagen continued in the sports business , selling \u00e5snes skis . hagen operated the sporting goods business from 1851\u20131991 .\nthey have kids mogul skis , which is something that we did not have when i was growing up ,\nshe said .\nit ' s really cool to see a company that ' s putting an effort into bringing mogul skis to kids and also having really good equipment for my age and wanting to promote the sport .\ni forgot to mention several people came up after we tested and said the graphics were cool . ( for those who care about what people think of their skis ) .\nas i look at that poster today , i\u2019m reminded that it was taken by tom kelly , who made marilyn monroe famous by taking her first nude photograph . the poster is of me standing in a sheepskin leather coat , with a globe of the world on a tripod , holding a pair of red hart skis . in today\u2019s marketing / advertising sophistication , it certainly would not want to make me go to a ski movie but apparently it got enough customers so i could sell enough tickets , with ski club sponsorship , to support three children with enough money left over to make my next annual ski film .\nodd martinsen used a pair of wooden bl\u00e5 skias in the 1968 winter olympics in grenoble , france to win a silver medal in the 30k and a gold medal in the relay . martinsen ' s 215cm skis weighed a mere 1300 grams ( 2 . 86 lbs . ) . weight alone was not the only factor ; bl\u00e5 skias were some of the first skis to have purposely built camber for specific snow conditions . halvorsen used birch , beech , fir , hickory , and balsa in special combinations for his skis . after the success of bl\u00e5 skia skis in the 1968 winter olympics , halvorsen was strained to keep up with demand in his 8 , 000 pair capacity factory in nittedal , norway .\nmontgomer ward - brand skis were made by one of the major ski manufacturers during the 1940s and 50s . ward also sold the\nski rider\nbrand through its catalogs .\nstrand ski manufacturing company was victim to two devastating fires in 1910 in minneapolis , mn , forcing strand to find a new location . in july of 1911 , strand started manufacturing skis again in new richmond , wi . he supplied skis to army troops during world war ii , but demand dropped after the war and strand ski manufacturing was bankrupt by 1948 .\nthese skis have survived slopes and snow over the years , and are alive to tell a story on somebody ' s wall . the wood is in excellent shape carrying the vintage charm of a classic beauty now rustic and novel for the ski lover wanting a little bit of history in their home . don ' t let these classic skis go . . .\nhenry s . gregg was president in 1906 of the minneapolis iron store company , which owned park manufacturing and gregg manufacturing companies . park and gregg started out making wooden farm implements . gregg began making wooden skis for the dartmouth cooperative society in hanover , nh in 1919 . henry gregg ' s son john gregg became vice - president of gregg manufacturing in about 1926 . demand grew into the 1930s and gregg skis was one of the three major suppliers of skis for the 10th mtn . div . during ww2 . gregg also made toboggans ."]}
{"id": 54670, "summary": [{"text": "gea group ag ( gesellschaft f\u00fcr entstaubungsanlagen ; from 2000 to 2005 : mg technologies ag , before 2000 : metallgesellschaft ) , headquartered in d\u00fcsseldorf , germany is a global equipment and process technology provider for the food industry and a wide range of other industries .", "topic": 22}, {"text": "gea operates with 17,000 employees worldwide as of 31 december 2016 .", "topic": 7}, {"text": "in 2016 gea generated consolidated revenues of approximately eur 4.5 billion , 70 % of which came from the food industry .", "topic": 16}, {"text": "consumers are in touch with food and beverages processed by gea equipment every day .", "topic": 31}, {"text": "around one quarter of the milk processes is handled by gea equipment , one in three instant coffee lines has been built by gea and every third chicken nugget is processed with gea equipment .", "topic": 14}, {"text": "the company is listed on the german mdax index ( g1a , wkn 660 200 ) and included in the stoxx \u00ae europe 600 index .", "topic": 16}, {"text": "in addition , the company is listed in selected msci global sustainability indexes . ", "topic": 16}], "title": "gea group", "paragraphs": ["glassdoor has 153 gea group reviews submitted anonymously by gea group employees . read employee reviews and ratings on glassdoor to decide if gea group is right for you .\ngea group ag is a german - based management holding company of the gea group which provides systems for food and energy processes . it operates five segments : gea food solutions ; gea farm technologies ; gea mechanical equipment ;\n2005 \u2013 change in company name from mg technologies ag to gea group aktiengesellschaft .\nagroserve is a brand of gea farm technologies , which is one of five segments of gea group .\ngea college . corporate social responsibility . internation group of students . . wmv - youtube\nview your aamc affinity group participation including other members of your active groups via the my aamc affinity group page . sign in required .\non november 1 , 2004 , j\u00fcrg oleas was appointed ceo of gea group aktiengesellschaft after having served as a member of the executive board since joining the group in may 2001 .\napproximately every fourth litre of milk worldwide is extracted or further processed with equipment produced by gea group .\nthe mg group has 63 , 000 employees generating sales of around eur13 billion .\ngea sells sugar / sweetener unit to danish group ,\neuropean report , september 5 , 1998 .\ncompany name change from mg technologies ag to gea group aktiengesellschaft . sale of the dynamit nobel plastics business unit\ngea group aktiengesellschaft is listed in the msci world esg index and in the msci acwi esg index * .\nthe gea is staffed by aamc staff designated by the aamc president . the gea is a subcouncillor\ngroup\nof the aamc .\nin june 2014 , the board of gea group announced their decision to sell the heat exchangers segment ( hx ) . in october , gea group concludes the agreement on the sale of the heat exchangers segment to triton .\nmartine snels joined the executive board of gea group aktiengesellschaft on october 1 , 2017 , and is responsible for gea\u2019s regions and countries organization .\n2010 \u2013 gea to streamline the group structure , centralization of all heat exchanger activities , 9 divisions become 5 segments .\nat an organizational level , gea is structured into business areas . gea sells its products and solutions via a country organization , and is headed by the listed company gea group aktiengesellschaft .\n1994 \u2013 start of a fundamental realignment of the mg groupturning it into an innovative technology group .\nthe group was renamed to gea group ag in 2005 . in the same year , gea acquired the plate heat exchanger company flatplate in the us , and 2h kunststoff , a specialist for cooling tower fills as well as for water and waste - water treatment .\nin november 2015 , with a new name , the former gea heat exchangers segment has been formally split from gea group and is writing its own history as kelvion .\ngea group is one of the largest system providers of process technology worldwide , especially in the food and energy industries where it rates among market and technological leaders . the group focuses on creating sophisticated production processes to offer efficient solutions to its wide - ranging customer base . group sales in 2014 amounted to eur 4 . 5 billion , with 70 percent of the turnover coming from the food and energy industries . the group employed more than 18 , 000 people worldwide as of march 31 , 2015 . gea group is a market and technology leader in its business areas .\nsteffen bersch joined the executive board of gea group aktiengesellschaft on january 1 , 2016 , and is in charge of the equipment business area .\nlobal business conduct policy together with its european works council , gea group aktiengesellschaft issued principles of social responsibility ( codes of conduct of gea group ag ) in 2006 , which formulates a binding set of values , principles and modes of behavior that govern corporate conduct at gea group level . with these ethical and legal standards , gea has made a clear commitment to free and fair global trade as a vital precondition for sustained global economic growth . wherever possible , the group supports measures designed to combat underdevelopment in third world countries and fully accepts its corporate social responsibility .\nwith a new name , the core business of the former gea heat exchangers segment has been formally split from the gea group ag and is writing its own history as kelvion .\ngea group aktiengesellschaft is one of the largest suppliers of technology for the food processing industry and for a wide range of other process industries . as an international technology group , the company focuses on world - leading process technology and components for sophisticated production processes .\nthe name of this organization shall be the group on educational affairs of the association of american medical colleges ( aamc ) , hereafter called the gea .\nniels erik olsen has been a member of the executive board of gea group aktiengesellschaft since january 1 , 2016 , and is responsible for the solutions business area .\ncategories : europe value analsysis yahoo financeclick here to see latest analysis capitalcube gives gea group ag a score of 59 . our analysis is based on comparing gea group ag with the following peers \u2013 ms industrie ag , schuler ag , khd humboldt wedag international ag and muhlbauer holding ag & co . kgaa ( msag - de , scun - de , kwg - de and mub - de ) . investment outlook gea group . . . read more ( read more . . . )\nas an international technology group , the company focuses on process technology and components for sophisticated production processes in various end - user markets . the group generates more than 70 percent of its revenue in the sustainably growing food industry . as of december 30 , 2014 , the group employed more than 18 , 000 people worldwide . gea group is a market and technology leader in its business areas . the company is listed in germany\u2019s mdax stock index ( g1a , wkn 660 200 ) . in addition , gea is a constituent of one of the msci global sustainability indices .\nbefore joining the company , he spent nearly 20 years with abb and the alstom group where he held several management positions .\n2003 \u2013 strategic realignment of the group focusing on specialty mechanical engineering , especially process engineering and equipment and on plant engineering .\ngea group aktiengesellschaft is a german management holding company of the gea group , active as system provider for food and energy processes . it operates in six segments : gea convenience - food technologies ; gea farm technologies ; gea heat exchangers ; gea mechanical equipment ; gea process engineering , and gea refrigeration technologies . the gea convenience - food technologies segment manufactures machines for the preparation , marinating , processing , slicing and packaging of meat , among others . the gea farm technologies segment manufactures milking equipment , and animal hygiene products , among others . the gea heat exchangers segment offers air conditioning systems , among others . the gea mechanical equipment segment offers valves , pumps and separators , among others . the gea process engineering segment offers process solutions for dairy , brewery , food , pharmaceutical and chemical industries . the gea refrigeration technologies offers industrial refrigeration systems . \u201d\nin 2004 , the group acquired goedhart , specialized in refrigeration technologies , and wtt , active in the plate heat exchanger business .\nthe purpose of the group on educational affairs ( gea ) is to promote excellence in the education of physicians throughout their professional lives and , thereby , to contribute to improving the health of the public . the gea fosters :\ngea has launched the optimized new group structure developed as part of its \u201cfit for 2020\u201d initiative , marking a fundamental shift both in its internal structure and organization , and in its external customer relations .\nas an international technology group , the company focuses on process technology and components for sophisticated production processes . in 2013 , gea generated consolidated revenues in excess of eur 4 . 3 billion , more than 70 percent of which came from the food sector , which is a long - term growth industry . the group employed about 18 , 000 people worldwide as of june 30 , 2014 . gea group is a market and technology leader in its business areas . it is listed in germany\u2019s mdax stock index ( g1a , wkn 660 200 ) and the stoxx\u00ae europe 600 index .\non monday , gea group ag ( g1ax : ger ) closed at 27 . 41 , 1 . 71 % above its 52 - week low of 26 . 95 , set on jul 05 , 2018 .\n* the inclusion of gea group aktiengesellschaft in any msci index , and the use of msci logos , trademark , service marks or index names herein , do not constitute a sponsorship , endorsement or promotion of gea group aktiengesellschaft by msci or any of its affiliates . the msci indexes are the exclusive property of msci . msci and the msci index names and logos are trademarks or services marks of msci or its affiliates .\ndr . helmut schmale is in charge of all finance functions and has been a member of the executive board of gea group aktiengesellschaft since april 1 , 2009 . furthermore , he is responsible for the shared service center .\ni\u2019ve been keeping an eye on gea group aktiengesellschaft ( db : g1a ) because i\u2019m attracted to its fundamentals . looking at the company as a whole , as a potential stock investment , i believeread more . . .\ngea ag is one of the world ' s leading suppliers for food and process engineering , and thermal engineering technology . the global group , headquartered in germany , is active in more than 50 countries . gea supplies proprietary engineered products and systems in the fields of process technology , thermal and energy technology , air treatment , and dairy farm systems . the gea group ' s 150 operating companies generated dm 4 . 7 billion in sales in 1997 : about one - fifth of it in germany , two - fifths in other european countries , one - fifth in both asia and the americas , and about three percent in africa . more than half of the group ' s 16 , 700 employees work outside of germany . the group serves primarily companies in the food and beverage , chemical , pharmaceutical , cosmetics , petrochemical , and utility industries . the main subsidiaries of the gea group are grasso ' s koninklijke machinefabriken ( netherlands ) , tuchenhagen gmbh ( germany ) , niro holding a / s ( denmark ) , and westfalia separator ag ( germany ) .\nin 1992 , activities were extended into eastern europe when gea purchased a hungarian engineering firm specialized in dry cooling for power stations and a czech company active in the fields of heating , ventilation , and air conditioning . one year later , the gea group took its biggest step towards becoming a global player when it acquired the dm 700 million danish group niro a / s , located in soborg near copenhagen . the firm ( which specialized in equipment for industrial drying , homogenization , concentration , membrane filtration , and other processes for treating liquids and solid materials used in the food , pharmaceutical , and environmental industries ) not only brought 50 years of know - how to the gea group , it also lent its strong presence in north and south america , asia , australia , and new zealand . as a result of the niro group ' s integration into gea ' s food and process engineering division , the division ' s share in the whole group ' s sales doubled from 21 percent to 42 percent in 1993 , and niro ' s president ole anderson became its head and joined the executive board of the gea ag .\ncompany invites individual and institutional investors , as well as advisors , to log - on to view the presentation d\u00fcsseldorf , germany , march 26 , 2018 / prnewswire / - - gea group aktiengesellschaft ( xetra : . . .\nin june 2011 , the first human resources report of gea group aktiengesellschaft was published . with this human resources report , we present our activities , projects and successes in human resources for the first time in a pooled publication .\nthe media library provides access to images , as well as tv footage files and video clips , infographics and documents related to deutsche post dhl group and its corporate divisions .\ngea is one of the largest suppliers of process technology for the food industry and a wide range of other industries . the international technology group focuses on process technology and components for sophisticated production processes in various end - user markets .\ndoes the share price for gea group aktiengesellschaft ( db : g1a ) reflect it\u2019s really worth ? today , i will calculate the stock\u2019s intrinsic value using the discounted cash flow ( dcf ) method . anyone interestedread more . . .\ngea vision and gea values are cornerstones of our management philosophy . they are a crucial element of a common gea identity . we will hold all of us to these standards .\nthe most recent earnings announcement gea group aktiengesellschaft\u2019s ( db : g1a ) released in december 2017 confirmed that the business experienced a significant headwind with earnings falling by - 15 . 10 % . below is my commentary , read more . . .\nimplementation of a new integrated group structure embracing the two business areas \u201cequipment\u201d and \u201csolutions\u201d as well as uniform country organizations . expansion of the technology portfolio by acquiring cmt , comas and hilge\nin 2006 , gea group acquired isisan in turkey , denco as well as 2h aqua in the uk . the lists acquisitions of gea continued with aero heat exchangers ( 2007 ) , bloksma ( 2008 ) , viex ( 2008 ) , caldemon iberica ( 2008 ) , nema air fin ( 2008 ) .\ngea group aktiengesellschaft ( db : g1a ) is trading with a trailing p / e of 31 . 1x , which is higher than the industry average of 22 . 1x . while g1a might seem like a stock to avoidread more . . .\nthe healthy progress made by the entire gea group made it necessary in 1980 / 81 to undertake a basic reorganisation by departments , divisions and regions with a central management company , \u201cgea gmbh\u201d , at the top . the purchase and / or establishment of additional companies \u2013 \u201cbatignolles technologies thermiques s . a . \u201d in france , and \u201cgea canzler gmbh & co . \u201d in germany ( both 1985 ) , \u201ck\u00fcba k\u00e4ltetechnik gmbh\u201d , germany ( 1987 ) , \u201chappel belgium n . v . \u201d ( 1988 ) \u2013 resulted in notable increases in sales and personnel for the gea group in their established fields and additional know - how in the area of food and process engineering . in the year 1988 , some 30 companies belonged to gea gmbh . in that year , the corporate structure was again changed and \u201cgea ag & co . \u201d , which assumed the management of the group , was created as the new holding company .\nthe most visible indication of the changes is the group\u2019s new website ( www . gea . com ) , which was launched at the same time . the significantly updated and more consistent site is now clearly divided into products , applications , and services . customers are only a few clicks away from both the entire gea portfolio and the relevant contacts at the affiliates . the new web presence replaces the more than 200 separate group company websites that had previously existed and illustrates the company\u2019s goal \u2013 \u201conegea . \u201d\nafter the dynamic growth in the early 1990 years and because of the world wide recession , the years after 1995 showed a phase of integration and consolidation in order to \u201cdigest \u201c the new activities . in 1997 gea group is structured in 9 divisions .\ngea group aktiengesellschaft ( db : g1a ) delivered a less impressive 7 . 73 % roe over the past year , compared to the 11 . 30 % return generated by its industry . though g1a\u2019s recent performance is underwhelming , itread more . . .\nit all changed when consultants were brought in to the group and started to make changes , not all decisions were bad but the ball was set rolling before the important changes had been made .\n3 . prior to the spring gea steering committee meeting , the nominating committee will query gea members for chair - elect nominations .\ngea presented itself to the public as a \u201cglobal and broadly diversified supplier of machines , systems and components in the field of energy , environmental and process engineering\u201d when the company went public in december 1989 . thus , after 69 years as a family - owned business the gea group was to become a company with widespread ownership .\nprincipal divisions : gea happel klimatechnik ( germany ) ; grasso ' s koninklijke machinefabrieken n . v . ( netherlands ) ; niro a / s ( denmark ) ; westfalia separator ag ( germany ) ; tuchenhagen gmbh ( germany ) ; gea erge - spirale et soramat ( france ) ; gea integrated cooling technologies ; gea spiro - gills ( u . k . ) ; gea rainey ; gea do brasil intercambiadores ( brazil ) ; polacel ( netherlands ) ; gea engine cooling systems ; gea klimator ( poland ) ; gea aircooled systems ( south africa ) ; egi - contracting / engineering ( hungary ) ; gea iberica ( spain ) ; gea scambiatory di calore ( italy ) ; lvz ( czech republic ) .\ngea is synonymous with innovation , leadership and precision - engineered solutions . gea omni\u2122 retrofit panels extend this tradition . featuring a high - definition , multi - touch screen , gea omni\u2122 delivers the ease of use and technical wow factor that gea customers have come to expect .\ngea is an internationally growing technology group that relies on the engagement of its diverse workforce across all units and functions in order to stay globally competitive . diversity and diversity management are critical success factors that ensure that gea is well equipped for the future and agile enough to face the challenges ahead . the gea diversity management consciously focuses attention on the diversity of human potential combined with its appreciation and involvement in the company .\ngea group ag engages in the manufacturing , development , and production of process technology and components for the food processing industry and a wide range of other process industries . it operates through the following business segments : gea farm technologies , gea mechanical equipment , gea process engineering , and gea refrigeration technologies . the gea farm technologies segment includes product solutions for profitable dairy and livestock farming . the gea mechanical equipment segment comprises of separators , decanters , valves , pumps , and homogenizers . the gea process engineering segment specializes in the design and development of process solutions for the dairy , brewery , food , pharmaceutical , and chemical industries . the gea refrigeration technologies segment engages in in the development , construction , installation , service and maintenance of innovative key components and technical solutions . the company was founded in 1881 and is headquartered in dusseldorf , germany . .\nwith a new name , the core business of the former gea heat exchangers segment has been formally split from the gea group ag and is writing its own history as kelvion . the other segments of the heat exchanger division are now operating under its own names : dencohappel ( former air treatment business ) and enexio ( former power cooling solutions business ) .\nwith the acquisition of the otto tuchenhagen gmbh & co . kg , a dm 330 million german firm with headquarters in b\u00fcchen near hamburg specializing in process integration and automation systems for the brewery , dairy , beverage , and other industries , gea became the world ' s second largest supplier for food and process engineering technology after alfa laval . in 1995 , when gea celebrated the group ' s 75th anniversary , sales had surpassed dm 4 billion , generated by more than 17 , 000 employees . the group was now able to offer fully integrated processing equipment instead of only system components .\nthe origin of our heat exchangers business goes back to 1920 , when gea was founded as gesellschaft f\u00fcr entstaubungs - anlagen\u2018 by otto happel . over the first decades the company strongly expanded its heat exchanger activities , becoming an early innovator in thermal engineering and setter of technological standards . in 1999 , gea was acquired by mg technologies ag ( the successor of metallgesellschaft ) , which was renamed to gea group ag in 2005 . in 2010 , gea bundled all of its heat exchanger activities in one segment ( \u201chx\u201d ) . in 2014 , gea heat exchangers was acquired by triton fund .\nby adopting the \u201cquality , health , safety and environment ( qhse ) policy\u201c , the executive board of gea group aktiengesellschaft has committed itself to clearly defined quality , occupational health & safety as well as environmental guidelines : gea undertakes to conduct all business activities in accordance with the values and ethical principles set forth in both our global business conduct policy and the codes of conduct .\na new management holding company - - gea ag & co . - - replaced gea gmbh in 1988 . three new divisions - - thermal and energy technology , air treatment and refrigeration , and food and process engineering , coordinated by a three - person executive board - - replaced the old structure . by then , the gea group included about 30 firms , employed about 4 , 900 people , and generated about dm 946 million in annual sales .\nbauer , ina ,\nmetallgesellschaft shares soar on plans to buy gea ,\nwall street journal europe , february 9 , 1999 . gea 1920 - 1995 , company document , bochum , germany : gea ag , 1995 .\ncompliance , in the sense of implementing measures to ensure adherence to the law , to statutory requirements and to internal company policies , is a key duty for everyone at gea . each board member , director and employee has a duty to ensure that no breaches of compliance are being committed within their area of responsibility . the gea compliance organisation provides support for this purpose . gea has in addition introduced various measures to ensure that compliance is adopted and adhered to group wide .\nlikewise , gea welcomes the principles of the un global compact initiative and endorses all internal and external corporate social responsibility ( csr ) initiatives taking place within the framework of the progressing process of internationalization . the group has pledged to respect human rights and the core labor standards developed by the international labour organization ( ilo ) . in addition , gea fully complies with the oecd guidelines for multinational enterprises .\nwithin the scope of its \u201cfit for 2020\u201d initiative , the executive board of gea group aktiengesellschaft resolved to introduce a new group structure . as part of the strategic realignment of the company , this initiative provides an optimized organizational setup with reduced structural complexity . hence , it will allow for significant cost reduction and fosters further growth . following the recent divestiture of the heat exchanger business , gea is sharpening its focus on the customer industries food and beverages from which the group meanwhile receives about 75 percent of its order intake . in the course of 2015 , gea will bundle the development and manufacturing of products and the provision of process solutions into the two new business areas , \u201cequipment\u201d and \u201csolutions\u201d and report accordingly . the current segments will be integrated into these two business areas . this new bundling into business areas of about equal strength focusing on their respective successful business models promises to exploit more operational synergies across technologies and applications and will promote functional excellence through the standardization of processes .\ngea process engineering , and gea refrigeration technologies . the gea food solutions segment involves activities that feature standardized and customer - specific equipment . the gea food services segment manufactures machines for the preparation , marinating , processing , slicing and packaging of meat , among others . the gea farm technologies segment manufactures milking equipment , and animal hygiene products , among others . the gea mechanical equipment segment offers valves , pumps and separators , among others . the gea process engineering segment offers process solutions for dairy , brewery , food , pharmaceutical and chemical industries . the gea refrigeration technologies offers industrial refrigeration systems . the company operates cmt spa as a wholly owned subsidiary .\ngea ` s operations in the areas of product development and manufacturing , and the provision of process solutions , are separated into two business areas , \u2018equipment\u2019 and \u2018solutions\u2019 . the two business areas are of about equal strength , and allow the group to exploit operational synergies across technologies and applications and to promote functional excellence through the standardization of processes .\nresponsible corporate behavior is integral to the long - term success of a company . as an international technology group and one of the world\u2019s largest suppliers of process technology for the food industry , gea is acutely aware of its economic , social and environmental responsibilities . as a consequence , one of gea\u2019s principal corporate objectives is to offer solutions that ensure environmental protection while delivering substantial benefits to society and a high level of economic efficiency .\nin 1990 , another dm 280 million was raised for the new gea ag through a capital increase . the financially strengthened group was now able to enter a new stage of expansion which began by moving into its newly built futuristic headquarters in bochum . at the end of 1991 , gea took over grasso ' s koninklijke machinefabrieken n . v . , a dm 300 million dutch refrigeration specialist with an international reputation . consequently , gea ' s air treatment and refrigeration division was able push sales over dm 800 million .\n1920 : foundation of gea in bochum by otto happel sr . ( born 1882 )\n1 . any member of the gea may be a candidate for chair - elect .\n3 . an appointed subcommittee of the gea steering committee recommends changes in the bylaws .\nall group companies focus on their customers and their specific needs . gea staff are capable of listening to their customers and are their partners at the regional , international and global levels . our employees are a key to our success . their knowledge , their abilities and their commitment give us our competitive strength . they chart out our course to future success .\ngea\u2019s solutions are characterized by megatrends such as continued population growth , rising urbanization and progressing climate : in the future , more and more people will require an adequate supply of food , energy or pharmaceutical products \u2013 always on the premise that resources are being conserved . as an internationally active technology group , which is one of the world ' s largest suppliers of process technology in food production , gea deals with these macroeconomic trends . gea is convinced that only industrial process technology can meet the safety , quality and shelf life requirements of critical consumers .\n1920 \u2013 gesellschaft f\u00fcr entstaubungsanlagen ( gea ) , a company producing dedusting equipment , founded .\nwell gea is one of the best companies worldwide that everybody would love to work with .\nwith the large acquisition of mashimpeks , gea expands its plate heat exchanger business to russia .\nthe gea listserves may be used to exchange information about the activities of the gea , professional development conferences , regional meetings , special interest groups , and the activities of the aamc .\nto post to and receive messages from the listserve , please complete a gea membership application .\nright from the beginning , happel favored a more commercial orientation of the company , which had been run by engineers for half a century . following the path his mother had set out on , he also worked on the further internationalization of the group . between 1975 and 1978 , gea founded or acquired companies in south africa , brazil , france , and again in the united states . the latter included the engineering company gea power cooling systems , inc . in san diego , california , and the manufacturing firm gea rainey corp . in tulsa , oklahoma .\nin this full employment environment - i can ' t think of any at gea - so unless you are desperate - stay away from gea - especially if you are considering a career .\ncontact the webmaster with any comments , questions , or problems . for information about related activities , visit the science , environment and development group web site . copyright \u00a9 2006 president and fellows of harvard college . all rights reserved . report copyright infringements . last modified : 01 may 2006\nthe executive secretary shall be responsible for administrative support of the gea pursuant to directions of the gea steering committee . the executive secretary shall be appointed by the president of the aamc . the executive secretary shall attend all steering committee meetings and shall provide support for gea functions and activities .\neverything but ordinary : brouwerij anders ! brews with gea technology and an innovative approach . show less\nin april 1999 , gea was acquired by mg technologies ag ( the successor of metallgesellschaft ) .\nu . s . activist has a potentially good case at gea , on paper at least .\nthe purpose of the gea is to promote excellence in the education of physicians throughout their professional lives and , thereby , to contribute to improving the health of the public . the gea fosters :\n1 . the gea business meeting will occur annually and is open to anyone interested in attending .\nat gea , sustainability and value creation are inextricably intertwined . they serve as our guideline for entrepreneurial decisions and the further advancement of the group . gea\u2019s understanding of sustainability implies that we assume responsibility for the way we handle our business and its economic , ecological and social implications while ensuring transparency of reporting in this field . against this backdrop , we critically review our own activities in relation to relevant sustainability issues such as the protection of resources , human rights and the fight against corruption .\nin 1994 , the group continued expanding in the field of food and process engineering with the acquisition of westfalia separator ag , the world ' s second largest supplier of centrifuges for the food , pharmaceutical , chemical , and petroleum industries with 4 , 000 employees and dm 810 million in sales .\ngea is open to individuals with professional responsibility in medical student , resident , and continuing medical education , designated by deans , hospital directors , or academic societies . the gea national meeting is held each fall in conjunction with the aamc annual meeting , and offers teaching and learning opportunities to all medical education constituents . the program includes mini - workshops , small group discussions and plenary sessions . the gea ' s research in medical education ( rime ) conference , also held in conjunction with the aamc annual meeting , includes research papers , symposia and abstract sessions . the innovations in medical education exhibits ( ime ) are held during the annual meeting . the gea is organized into four regions and four sections .\ngea\u2019s global business conduct policy describes the values , principles and modes of action that guide the entrepreneurial conduct of gea . the global business conduct policy reflects the goal to safeguard compliance with law throughout gea and to create a work environment that distinguishes itself in terms of integrity , respect , and fair and responsible conduct . it is applicable worldwide to all employees , board members and directors of the gea .\nfuture - proof structures are essential for the sustainable success of a global company allowing the latter to harness its full potential for growth . within the framework of the onegea group structure , gea leverages operational synergies across technologies and applications while promoting functional performance on the basis of standardized processes . on a regular basis , our reports will provide information on our progress as well as the adjustments made in this context .\nwith gea , you benefit from innovation , leadership and precision - engineered solutions . gea safexpert\u00ae is our antibiofilm program for you to ensure that biofilm is no longer an issue in securing superior product quality .\nit has been a long journey from starting as gea back in 1920 to becoming kelvion in 2015 .\nfrom the fiscal year 2017 onwards , gea\u2019s sustainability reporting will be audited by the respective independent auditor .\ngea undertakes to meet all requirements under the remuneration transparency act ( \u201centgelttransparenzgesetz\u201d ) in a timely manner .\ngea\u2019s social engagement \u2013 for instance by means of sponsoring activities \u2013 mainly focuses on projects associated with our technology portfolio in the immediate vicinity of the respective gea sites involved and on the field of innovation .\nby contributing advice and input from informed gea members to the aamc on matters related to medical education .\nthank you for your review . we are happy that you are enjoying your time at gea . we are sorry that you feel you are not growing within the company . with individual development planning , gea learning\ngermany - based gea group aktiengesellschaft , which services africa through johannesburg - based subsidiary gea africa , has acquired another three companies in carrying out its merger and acquisition ( m & a ) strategy . the recent acquisitions are cmt s . p . a , a leading supplier of single equipment and integrated production lines for pasta filata cheese ; hilge , a leading supplier of hygienic pumps ( especially stainless steel ) for food and beverage applications ; and comas , a leading supplier of industrial processing equipment and solutions in the cake and pastry industry .\nthe engineering company \u201cgea power cooling systems , inc . \u201d in san diego , california , usa ( 1977 ) and the manufacturing company \u201cgea rainey corp . \u201d in tulsa , oklahoma , usa ( 1978 ) were the conclusion of the first phase of expansion in the usa . the latter half of 1970 saw the establishment or take - over of such companies as \u201cgea aircooled systems ltd . \u201d , south africa ( 1975 ) , \u201cgea do brasil intercambiadores ltda . \u201d ( 1976 ) , \u201cgea power cooling systems , inc . \u201d , san diego , california , usa ( 1977 ) , \u201cgea rainey corp . \u201d , tulsa , oklahoma , usa ( 1978 ) and \u201cgea erg\u00e9 - spirale s . a . \u201d , france ( 1978 ) .\ncategories : europe stock alerts yahoo financeget full capitalcube analysis * disclaimer : this is as of previous day\u2019s closing price . technical indicators below is a quick look at 5 technical indicators for gea group ag . more studies are available on the technical chart . indicator signal closing price above / below 50 day moving average bullish closing price above / below 200 day moving average bullish . . . read more ( read more . . . )\ncategories : europe stock alerts yahoo financeget full capitalcube analysis * disclaimer : this is as of previous day\u2019s closing price . technical indicators below is a quick look at 5 technical indicators for gea group ag . more studies are available on the technical chart . indicator signal closing price above / below 50 day moving average bearish closing price above / below 200 day moving average bullish . . . read more ( read more . . . )\ngea group ag engages in the manufacturing , development , and production of process technology and components for the food processing industry and a wide range of other process industries . it operates through the following business segments : farm technologies , mechanical equipment , process engineering , and refrigeration technologies . the farm technologies segment is engaged in the manufacture of technical innovations , integrated product solutions , and effective animal - hygiene products for cost - efficient milk production .\nin november 1998 , gea announced only slightly increased sales , but net profits growth\nwell in the double - digit range ,\nshowing that the decline of asian markets was more than compensated by cost reduction measures . in 1998 gea also took over the french hugonnet group , a producer of milk cooling systems , and announced the takeover of the u . s . firm zajac , inc . , expected to be complete by january 1 , 1999 . zajac , an engineering contractor for the pharmaceutical , cosmetics , and beverage industries , was expected to strengthen gea ' s presence in the north american market and to complement the liquid processing division ' s product line .\nstarting immediately , the group is bundling and reporting the development and manufacturing of products and the provision of process solutions in two new business areas \u2013 \u201cequipment\u201d and \u201csolutions . \u201d the new bundling into business areas of roughly equal strength promises greater operational synergies spanning technologies and applications , and promotes functional excellence by standardizing processes . for gea\u2019s customers this means a single national organization per country as a central point of contact covering the entire product portfolio and offering all services on a local basis . the new structure will enable gea to generate substantial savings while supporting further growth .\nthank you for your review . we are glad to hear you value gea as an employer . we are sorry to hear about your negative experience with supervisors at gea . we are also sorry that you feel there is no\na shallow investigation was carried out by gea using unobtrusive equipment to enable the design of this lightly loaded structure .\nthere will be four regions of the gea , as determined by the aamc council of deans . they are :\n1991 - 1995 \u2013 more intense acquisition activity in gea ( including grasso , niro , westfalia separator and tuchenhagen ) .\n3 . associate member : medical students , residents , and graduate students sponsored by gea members may become associate members .\n2 . the steering committee of the gea proposes an amendment to the bylaws for review and approval by the membership .\nmarsh , peter ,\ngea hails profits recovery ,\nfinancial times , march 10 , 1998 , p . 33 .\neach sales and service office can also manage requests and assistance covering the whole scope of gea products and services . this allows us to identify potential areas or processes where a customer might benefit from gea ` s expertise and technology in complementary areas .\nthe increased demand for gea plant and equipment plus the growing demand for local production led to the establishment in the 1960s of numerous companies abroad . \u201cjames howden \u2013 gea ltd . \u201d , a joint venture company later renamed \u201cgea airexchangers ltd . london\u201d , with a production facility in northern ireland , was founded in glasgow in 1961 . this was followed in 1963 by the establishment of \u201cgea scambiatori di calore r . r . l . \u201d in italy and of \u201cgea warmtetransport b . v . \u201d in the netherlands . in the same year , \u201cgea airexchangers , inc . \u201d was set up in new york . in 1964 , the spanish subsidiary \u201ccompania gea iberica s . a . \u201d was established in burgos with production later in yurre near bilbao to overcome tariff barriers . in 1969 , gea luftk\u00fchler gmbh & co . purchased 85 % of the shares in \u201crenzmann & gr\u00fcnewald kg\u201d in monzigen an der nahe , later to become a specialist producer of water - cooled transformer coolers .\nthe latter half of the 1990s began with another organizational restructuring effort , the results of which were introduced in february 1997 . the gea ag management holding company was headed by an executive board of three managers jointly responsible for the group ' s business affairs . nine divisions ( including thermal technology , energy technology , air treatment , refrigeration , liquid processing , powder technology , specialty products , mechanical separation , and dairy farm systems ) each managed by a division president , constituted the next management level .\nlike other mint enterprises ( mint = mathematics , informatics , natural sciences and technology ) , gea is faced with the challenge of increasing the proportion of female senior executives . we seek to attract more women to join gea . for this purpose , gea has , inter alia , launched a development program for female talents and will continue to reinforce these endeavors in the future .\nfrankfurt / duesseldorf , july 2 ( reuters ) - activist shareholder elliott called on gea group to appoint a new chief executive quickly , replace chairman helmut perlet and buy back shares , adding to pressure for speedy and sweeping changes at the german food processing company .\nelliott urges the company to announce a new ceo without further delay and , once appointed , invites the new ceo to commence a strategic review in which all options to enhance stakeholder value should be considered ,\nelliott , which holds about 5 percent of shares in gea , said in a statement on monday . gea , whose machines are used to make milk products , instant coffee , and chicken nuggets , is struggling to win back investor support after cutting its profit targets in both 2016 and 2017 .\nin early february 1999 , gea and the german raw materials conglomerate metallgesellschaft ag , frankfurt am main , announced they were planning to merge and that the metallgesellschaft would take over the gea ag by acquiring a majority share of 74 . 85 percent of the common stock from institutional and private gea shareholders , including the happel family which held 50 . 1 percent . the european commission was reviewing the transaction for antitrust violations . it was expected that the gea name as well as its other trade names would be maintained .\nbarber , tony ,\nmetallgesellschaft aims to buy gea ,\nfinancial times , february 9 , 1999 , p . 20 .\nreorganization of gea ' s 9 divisions into technologically distinct segments . the largest segment is the heat exchangers segment ( hx ) .\n2 . the nominations subcommittee shall be chaired by the immediate past gea chair and the members shall be the four regional chairs .\nfrankfurt / duesseldorf ( reuters ) - activist shareholder elliott called on gea group ( g1ag . de ) to appoint a new chief executive quickly , replace chairman helmut perlet and buy back shares , adding to pressure for speedy and sweeping changes at the german food processing company .\nelliott urges the company to announce a new ceo without further delay and , once appointed , invites the new ceo to commence a strategic review in which all options to enhance stakeholder value should be considered ,\nelliott , which holds about 5 percent of shares in gea , said in a statement on monday . gea , whose machines are used to make milk products , instant coffee , and chicken nuggets , is struggling to win back investor support after cutting its profit targets in both 2016 and 2017 .\nwe at gea , in collaboration with msd , a tradename of merck & co . , inc . ( kenilworth , nj , usa ) , recently conducted a successful robustness trial on gea\u2019s consigma\u00ae cdc 50 continuous direct compression system for a period of 120 hours .\ncenter and other options gea offers a broad spectrum of development opportunities to all employees . we appreciate your dedication to the company and hope you will find more development opportunities at gea in the future . demile robinson gilmore vice president , human resources north america and latin america\ngea offers a wide range of compressors for the industrial refrigeration . they are designed with a special focus on energy - efficiency , reliability , safety and easy maintenance . gea ' s industrial compressor program comprises open type piston and screw compressors as well as packaged compressor systems .\ngerman food processing machinery maker gea group ( g1ag . de ) announced on sunday that ceo juerg oleas would step down in april 2019 after more than a decade in office .\nby taking this step , my focus is on paving the way for an orderly succession process allowing the company to successfully further develop gea ,\noleas , whose current term would have expired at the end of 2019 , said in a statement . activist investor elliott management in october revealed a 3 . 01 percent stake in the german firm and a person close to the fund manager said at that time that elliott saw scope for cost cuts and that it was not satisfied by an ongoing restructuring plan .\n1989 was not only a historical milestone for the german people , but also for the gea group . in order to finance further expansion , the company went public in december 1989 , and raised dm 775 million . the happel family preserved 37 . 5 percent of the total share capital in ordinary shares . however , preference shares had nonvoting status , so that the happels actually held 75 percent of the voting rights . at the end of the decade , the sum of sales and received orders went beyond the dm 1 billion mark for the first time .\n- - - - ,\ngea to spend dm2bn on expansion ,\nfinancial times , may 11 , 1998 , p . 26 .\nemployer - employee relations at gea are based on parity codetermination within the company . gea has committed itself to respect human rights as well as the universally recognized core labor standards set by the international labor organization ( ilo ) . furthermore , gea is in full compliance with the oecd guidelines for multinational companies . in this context , our whistleblower system ensures worldwide adherence to the principles of social responsibility and existing compliance rules .\nthe gea shall organize itself in a manner consistent with its statement of policies which will be reviewed periodically and approved by the steering committee .\nin the 1960s , gea had to catch up with growing demand for its products in germany as well as abroad . in 1962 , gea established a joint venture in glasgow , ireland - - james howden - gea ltd . - - which included a production facility in northern ireland . it served the british commonwealth and was later renamed to gea airexchangers ltd . london . in 1963 and 1964 , other new subsidiaries were founded in austria , the united states , italy , the netherlands , and spain , and licenses were granted to a japanese and a swiss company .\n- - - - ,\nsales at gea fall short of forecasts ,\nfinancial times , may 7 , 1996 , p . 21 .\nas a listed company , gea has a particular obligation to its investors . our focus is on sustainable growth , operational efficiency and liquidity management .\n2 . individual member : faculty and staff as defined in iv - a who are not decanal appointees may join the gea as individual members .\nthe gea promotes excellence in the education of physicians throughout their professional lives and contributes to improving the health of the public . the gea is open to individuals with professional responsibility in medical student , resident , and continuing medical education , designated by deans , hospital directors , or academic societies .\ngea regards responsible dealing with the environment , business , and society as the basis for long - term corporate success . the cdp ( formerly carbon disclosure project ) has now presented gea an award for its reporting on measures in the area of climate protection :\nbest improver germany 2015 .\ndisclosure project ) has now presented gea an award for its reporting on measures in the area of climate protection :\nbest improver germany 2015 .\nthe cdp is an independent , non - profit organization that , on behalf of investors , collects environmental data - such as corporate co2 emission , water consumption , and climate strategy - and publishes them in a register . throughout the world , more than 800 institutional investors and around 3 , 000 companies participate in these efforts . since 2007 gea has voluntarily reported to the cdp . this distinction , awarded to gea in november of 2015 on the occasion of the\nclimate leadership award ceremony & conference\nin bonn , especially acknowledges the appreciable improvement of gea in cdp ranking . this event was attended by representatives of leading companies listed on stock exchanges from the region consisting of germany , austria , and switzerland .\nas an internationally active technological business , we bear special responsibility for our environment . for this reason , we are indeed pleased that we were able to globally improve our climate - relevant data over the past years , and that we have accordingly received recognition by the cdp for this improvement\n, commented j\u00fcrg oleas , ceo of gea , on the positive results attained by gea .\nat the same time , however , we consider systematic identification and further optimization of energy consumption and greenhouse - gas emissions to be much more important than this distinction .\npicture : paul dickinson , founder and executive chairman of the cdp ( left ) , and susan dreyer , cdp director for the dach region ( right ) , present the cdp award to hans - georg trierweiler , gea head of health , safety , and environment , and guido schiffer , gea head of business projects ( image : gea group aktiengesellschaft )\nmy name is olivia houghton and i am currently a one - year placement student at gea , based in their head office in ware , hertfordshire .\nmednarodna skupina \u0161tudentov skupaj s \u0161tudenti gea college v alicanteju na delavnicah . film\u010dek so naredili sami \u0161tudentje s pomo\u010djo mobilnih telefonov . . . vredno ogleda . .\nthe development of policies that recognize the fundamental importance of medical education . a primary function of the gea is to advocate the enhancement of medical education by :"]}
{"id": 54678, "summary": [{"text": "chicken delight is a chain of restaurants offering eat in , take out , and delivery service with a menu featuring chicken , pizza and ribs .", "topic": 7}, {"text": "based in winnipeg , the chain mostly has outlets in that city and throughout manitoba .", "topic": 7}, {"text": "although as of 2017 six chicken delight restaurants are located in the new york metro area , none of these are included in the corporate web site list of franchise locations . ", "topic": 7}], "title": "chicken delight", "paragraphs": ["yes chicken delight is looking for people to open up new locations . if your in a state without chicken delight contact them about what is required to start your onw chicken delight .\ni remember the chicken delight in south gate . the delivery person wore a chicken outfit . i loved that chicken .\nchicken delight is also very big in staten island and old westbury long island . if anyone is interested in opening a chicken delight in the united states just go to the chicken delight website and they explain how it works . chicken delight to me is the best fast food chicken anywhere .\nif you live in an area where chicken delight does not exist call them on their website and look into opening your own chicken delight .\nsaturaday night fever had a bay ridge delight which used to be a chicken delight ( it had a cd mascot ) .\nchicken delight of california inc v . state farm mutual automobile insurance company | findlaw\nchicken delight was owned by the same people as pizza man . their slogan was\ndon ' t cook tonight . . . . . call chicken delight !\nchicken delight has a colorful and important place in north american fast - food history .\nthe trial court concluded that ' ( a ) lthough the financial interest of chicken delight , inc . is advanced and the reputation and good will of chicken delight , inc . are enhanced by the delivery of hot chicken delight food products , such is not sufficient to establish a basis for the imposition of liability on chicken delight , inc . '\nwinnipeg couple jim and nadine cartman became the new owners of chicken delight in june 2012 .\nchicken delight , patterson road 1955 - . . . - dayton history books online | facebook\nchicken delight is still alive . the location in rahway , nj still puts out the food you remember . don ' t cook tonight , call chicken delight . . . we deliver !\nchicken delight moved in the district court for a partial summary judgment granting a declaration that , in the event its franchise arrangements are found to be unlawful , they are voidable and terminable by chicken delight . the court denied both that motion and chicken delight ' s request for an order authorizing an interlocutory appeal of the question . chicken delight now petitions this court for a writ of mandamus commanding the district court to declare the franchise contracts terminable at chicken delight ' s option .\nchicken delight is an australian owned and operated business based on the gold coast , queensland , australia .\nthe following are links about chicken delight you may find interesting . also check out the other pages .\neconomic scene ; microsoft , chicken delight and competition for an imperfect world . - the new york times\nin the lowley united states chicken delight has faded from view thanks to chains like popeyes , churches , and the vatican of fried chicken . . .\nwinnipeg entrepreneur otto koch purchased his first chicken delight franchise in 1969 . seeing the potential of the chain in canada , koch built and acquired additional franchise locations and in 1976 bought chicken delight of canada ltd .\nreading down the list of alphabetical foods and came across chicken delight . i knew it was familiar but not sure why . i grew up in long beach , ca . we must have ordered from chicken delight .\nchicken delight ' s second argument against allstate is that it really is \u2018the named insured . \u2019 in the allstate policy the named insured is simply described as \u2018chicken delight . \u2019 the address given is \u201826169 south western ave . , san pedro , calif . \u2019 the place where swan did business as a franchisee of chicken delight .\ni lived in long beach n . y . and had chicken delight there too . i really miss that chicken . do they still make it any where ?\nby 1984 , chicken delight was canadian - owned with 86 outlets in the united states and 34 in canada .\nwilliam f . mclaughlin , administrator ( estate of eura d . mclaughlin ) v . chicken delight , inc .\ni worked for chicken delight in the mid 1960s in parma , ohio . i made pizzas mostly and drove the fiat with a chicken on top . great memories .\nchicken delight of california , inc . , and chicken delight , inc . , an illinois corporation , plaintiffs and appellants , v . state farm mutual automobile insurance company and allstate insurance company , a corporation , defendants and respondents .\nby providing quality service and cleanliness , the canadian operation prospered . this success led to koch\u2019s acquisition of the u . s . and international arm \u2013 chicken delight international inc . in 1979 . for the first time the total chicken delight system was under one roof . otto koch passed away in december 2010 \u2013 but that wasn\u2019t the end for chicken delight .\ni ' m from the bronx , the chicken delight my parents patronize was on crotona park and 174th right above the cross bronx expressway . early 60ties , it was great chicken , i live in denver colorado now , they never heard of chicken delight . in my neighborhood that was the chicken to buy , their were no kfc among other brands\ndeclaratory relief . two corporations , chicken delight of california inc . , and chicken delight inc . , an illinois corporation ( \u2018chicken delight\u2019 ) 1 appeal from an unsuccessful attempt to obtain a declaration that state farm mutual automobile insurance company ( \u2018state farm\u2019 ) and allstate insurance company ( \u2018allstate\u2019 ) should have defended them in an action for personal injuries and are responsible for reimbursing them for the cost of defense and the sum of $ 15 , 000 which chicken delight paid for a release .\nthis antitrust suit is a class action in which certain franchisees of chicken delight seek treble damages for injuries allegedly resulting from illegal restraints imposed by chicken delight ' s standard form franchise agreements . the restraints in question are chicken delight ' s contractual requirements that franchisees purchase certain essential cooking equipment , dry - mix food items , and trade - mark bearing packaging exclusively from chicken delight as a condition of obtaining a chicken delight trade - mark license . these requirements are asserted to constitute a tying arrangement , unlawful per se under sec . 1 of the sherman act , 15 u . s . c . sec . 1 .\nchicken delight ' s jingle from a radio spot , circa 1963 . from my personal collection of old public domain radio spots .\ni grew up in anaheim california in the 1960 ' s and i clearly remember the chicken delight commercials and jingle . my aunt in long beach and my grandma in lakewood would often order chicken delight when my family came over to visit . good times .\nsiegel v . chicken delight , inc . , 311 f . supp . 847 ( n . d . cal . 1970 )\nokay . chicken delight and sweet corn chicken were old stock from 15 / dec / 2016 . vegetable soup was from feb . 2017 . no further comments , make your own deductions .\n5 . \u2018i have submitted your request and demand that state farm take over the defense of chicken delight . . . to \u2018the company , and have recommended that the company refuse to take over the defense of chicken delight . . . for the reason that neither of those entities would qualify as an additional insured under the omnibus clause of our policy . \u2018chicken delight . . . in a motion for summary judgment , which was denied , made a declaration in writing to the court that chicken delight . . . had no control whatsoever over the operations of chicken delight of san pedro and / or robert john hutchins . if the declaration be true , then certainly chicken delight . . . would not be legally responsible for any of the acts of chicken delight of san pedro . \u2018we are returning the copy of the complaint for damages and personal injuries to you at this time for whatever further action you desire to take . \u2019\nchicken delight is looking for business - oriented individuals seeking long - term financial independence who are dedicated to the success of their business .\nthe following are comments left about chicken delight from site visitors such as yourself . they are not spell checked or reviewed for accuracy .\nunder their leadership , chicken delight is now undergoing a brand refresh with focus on renovating existing stores , adding new menu items and improving customer service . the cartmans and their team keep a close eye on the marketplace and are constantly looking to expand chicken delight through franchising .\nhelp me . i remember i chicken delivery service with a chicken perched a top the delivery vehicle leaving from preakness shopping center , wayne , nj . can ' t find picture of it . i think it was chicken delight . am i alone on this ?\nchicken delight licensed several hundred franchisees to operate its stores . it did not charge its franchisees a franchise fee or royalties ; rather , it allowed its franchisees to use its trademark and follow its business methods in exchange for purchasing their cooking equipment and certain supplies from chicken delight .\nsome franchisees sued , and a federal appeals court ruled that chicken delight had engaged in an illegal so - called tie - in arrangement .\nin the 60 ' s or 70 ' s there was a chain of fast food delivery restaurants known as\nchicken delight\n, it was just chicken , fries , and rolls with honey , delivered to your home in between two paper plates . anyone remember the jingle ,\ndon ' t cook tonight , call chicken delight\n?\nthis settlement was consummated in september 1970 . in the meanwhile chicken delight , through its counsel , had made various attempts\u2014including but not limited to the filing of the complaint in this declaratory relief action\u2014to cause state farm and allstate to take over the defense of chicken delight . both refused .\n3 . chicken delight of california , inc . , a corporation , is a wholly - owned subsidiary of chicken delight , inc . , an illinois corporation . the illinois corporation in turn is owned by consolidated foods , a corporation , which is not a party to this action .\ni grew up in lansing , michigan , and my parents sometimes ordered chicken delight . it was always a treat , the way the colonel would become a decade later , except cd delivered . chicken delight was referenced in harvard lampoon ' s satirical novel\nbored of the rings .\nsiegel v . chicken delight , inc . , 311 f . supp . 847 ( n . d . cal . 1970 ) : : justia\nchicken delight has shown that it has the recipe for success and is very proud to be based in winnipeg , manitoba , canada . with quality chicken , ribs and pizza we offer our customers a variety of menu\nowned a chicken delight in brooklyn 1970 , wish i remembered the recipe . we use to use their breading so the recipe is probably non existent .\nwe the jury find that requiring franchisees to purchase cookers and fryers solely from chicken delight has not been legally justified under instructions given by the court .\nwe\u2019re the original chicken delight . we\u2019ve been in business more than 60 years and offer our customers a variety of traditional menu items without breaking the bank .\nwe the jury find that requiring franchisees to purchase dip and spice mix solely from chicken delight has not been legally justified under instructions given by the court .\nbefore the case was actually settled , there appears to have been a certain amount of maneuvering on the part of chicken delight , designed , no doubt , to extend the state farm and allstate policies beyond their $ 15 , 000 limits . specifically on august 28 , 1970 , counsel for chicken delight wrote a letter to allstate , state farm , chicago and their attorneys advising them that chicken delight was about to pay $ 15 , 000 \u2018for appropriate releases and dismissals . \u2019 the letter demanded , in effect , that the insurance companies addressed pay the $ 15 , 000 which chicken delight was about to pay and threatened that if such payment\u2014or in the alternative , a defense on behalf of chicken delight\u2014were not forthcoming , the companies ' refusal would be considered in bad faith .\nchicken delight in rahway was opened in september 1965 . in september 2012 , it was sold for only the second time it ' s long history . in the few months since the acquisition , chicken delight has undergone a major interior face lift and revamped the menu by introducing a healthier - options for lunch and updating the more traditional chicken , ribs , and seafood combination offerings . in addition , it has returned to serving its made - to - order chicken parts in the iconic chicken delight bucket . they hope to serve the residents of rahway and it ' s neighbors for the next 50 - plus years .\na couple were converted to chicken tonight , ( not to be confused to the ragu sauce ) , in lindenhurst n . y . , pudgies , chicken galore , and cluck u chicken , mostly in jersey .\nchicken delight quickly grew to more than 1 , 000 outlets throughout the united states and became the biggest fast - food company of its kind in north america .\nthen in 1958 a group of local businessmen in winnipeg purchased the chicken delight trademarks and franchising rights for canada and started the first store in portage la prairie .\nmy family ate at the richmond , california cd back in the 60s . . .\ndon ' t cook tonight . . . call chicken delight !\nthere was a chicken delight in santa rosa , ca . am i remembering right that the food was delivered on heavy paper plates with another stapled on top ?\nthe third justification chicken delight offers is the\nmarketing identity\npurpose , the franchisor ' s preservation of the distinctiveness , uniformity and quality of its product .\nusing pressurized oil fryers to cook his chicken quickly tunick founded his chicken delight in illinois in 1952 . he decided to market this method though small take - out outlets and his was the first fast food chain to offer home delivery .\n[ * ] earlier opinions regarding the propriety of the class action : siegel v . chicken delight , inc . , 271 f . supp . 722 ( n . d . cal . 1967 ) ; chicken delight , inc . v . harris , district judge , 412 f . 2d 830 ( 9th cir . 1969 ) .\nchicken delight quickly grew to more than 1 , 000 units throughout the united states and became the biggest fast - food company of its kind in north america . chicken delight is one of the oldest , if not the oldest chicken fast - food franchisor in the world . in 1958 a group of local businessmen in winnipeg purchased the chicken delight trademarks and franchising rights for canada and started the first store in portage la prairie , manitoba . in the same year another outlet opened its doors in st . boniface , a location that is still in operation to this day .\nunaware of the possible consequences of the case , local entrepreneur otto koch purchased his first chicken delight franchise in 1969 . seeing the potential of the chain in canada , koch built and acquired additional franchise locations and in 1976 bought chicken delight of canada ltd . a big task lay ahead to rebuild an ailing franchise system . koch concentrated on revitalizing the system in canada by updating the stores and recreating the chicken delight name and brand image . by providing quality service and cleanliness , the canadian operation once again began to prosper . this success led to koch ' s acquisition of the u . s . and international arm - chicken delight international inc . in 1979 . for the first time the total chicken delight system was under one roof . since then , chicken delight has continued to prosper under the guidance of past and current president and owner mr . otto koch . meeting ever changing consumer demands with system improvements and the introduction of new menu items has led to the long lasting success of the company .\ngrowing up in kentucky , we always heard of chicken delight , but never had it at our fingertips . lily tomlin ' s edith ann mentions it on her lp , and that ' s the truth . there was still a chicken delight on hollywood blvd , here in hollywood , ( it may still be there , ) a few years back . very wierd place ! ! ! now there ' s a freaky little restaurant with a recycled chicken delight sign . i guess it costs less to buy a used sign and replace or rearrange the letters a little . this place is called kitchen delight .\nthere is still a chicken delight in westbury ny . just 30 min from long beach . love that place . hasn\u2019t changed since i was little . don\u2019t cook tonight .\nwhen i was a little boy back in the 60 ' s my parents ordered chicken delight all the time here in california . i sure do miss it . i hope someday they come back to california . i sorta remember the logo back then . . . something like\neverything is right with chicken delight\ngreat food ! ! ! !\nhe began franchising his operation and it grew quickly . tunick expanded into canada in 1958 and by the mid 1960s chicken delight of canada ; ltd had more than 50 outlets .\nby the late 1960s , however , chicken delight in the us was a troubled operation . today , some of the old us stores operate independently under names reminiscent of the original\nchicken delight asserts error in the instructions given . in our view , however , the essential question - whether specification under the circumstances was practicable - was properly presented to the jury\nchicken delight ' s main problem with respect to the allstate policy is that it is not the named insured thereunder . it attempts to get around this problem in two ways .\na chicken delight is opening soon in burlington nc on huffman mill road . i had never heard of it , and found your blog while researching it online . is the chicken good ? i ' m a southern girl . do they really know how to fry chicken ? guess we will know soon enough ! thanks for this post !\ni just emailed chicken delight they said they are not expanding selling any . i used to go to the one in nj in rahway st george ave . it was the best chicken i ever ate . i never had any other chicken to compare to it . i wish they were in florida i would be there all the time .\nbest chicken in jersey city , their corn nuggets are out of this world .\nfour pieces of juicy fresh chicken , french fried potatoes , and dinner roll .\ni used to listen to dan ingram on wabc radio in the 1960s and it was his big sponser . dont cook tonight call chicken delight and dan used to go yessssssssssssss sirrrrrrrrrrrr .\nit can hardly be denied that the chicken delight trade - mark is distinctive ; that it possesses goodwill and public acceptance unique to it and not enjoyed by other fast food chains .\nhi ! i like to let you know that i grew up eating , chicken delight , here in west covina , california . it was on vincent avenue , when it was taken away from us . it was the very best tasty chicken around . it made our friday and saturday nites meals the best fun meals we ate . i wish they would bring , chicken delight , back to our town , again . thank you for time , helen\nconsider chicken delight , a franchise operation that was the subject of a 1971 antitrust case . instead of collecting a percentage of store revenue , chicken delight required franchisees to buy all supplies from the parent company . from a transaction - cost perspective , this was an elegant solution to a basic problem : in a cash business , it is easy to lie about sales .\nat chicken delight we\u2019ve been proudly serving customers delicious food for more than 60 years . we hand - bread and marinate fresh , locally farmed chicken with our great - tasting coating . we\u2019re also known for our signature crinkle - cut and locally - grown french fries .\nchicken delight filed an answer , prepared by the attorneys who have represented it throughout this dispute . it also filed a motion for summary judgment in which it was claimed that there was no triable issue of fact with respect to its vicarious liability for the tort of one of san pedro ' s employees . in ruling on that motion the court had before it declarations from swan and one w . m . rule , a vice president of chicken delight to the general effect that the relationship between chicken delight and san pedro was simply that of franchisor and franchisee , and that the only controls over san pedro which chicken delight exercised were those \u2018pursuant to the franchise agreement and primarily designed to protect ( chicken delight ' s ) trademark and to protect its business image . \u2019 also before the court were the franchise agreements of december 4 , 1961 and october 24 , 1968 . the motion for summary judgment was denied in february 1969 .\nhi all , chicken delight has two locations in new york one on staten island and the other on long island in old westbury . someon needs to open some more in the united states\nour dad owned a chicken delight franchise in chicago . i want to say that it was on irving park road . my sister and i would help out in the store with odd jobs . we had fun there ! ! ! and great memories . an interesting tidbit . one day dad gave our dog a taste of the chicken delight chicken . he would never eat anything else after that . and we tried hard , but nothing else would do ! helen\ntuna , chicken , gelling agents , soybean oil , vitamins & minerals , taurine .\nto sum up : state farm may have been wrong in refusing to defend . nothing however was shown that this refusal increased chicken delight ' s costs of defending or of buying its peace .\nharvey siegel and elaine siegel , husband and wife , et al . , plaintiffs - appellees , v . chicken delight , inc . , et al . , defendants - appellants . chicken delight , inc . , et al . , appellants - petitioners , v . george b . harris , district judge , respondent , harvey and elaine siegel et al . , real parties in interest .\nthe theory advanced by chicken delight is that , if the franchise contracts are unlawful and thus not enforceable against the franchisees , there would be a failure of mutuality and consideration which should preclude enforcement by the franchisees . in more practical terms , chicken delight ' s concern is that the district court ' s decision might entitle the plaintiffs to a royalty - free franchise license in the future .\nchicken delight maintains that , even if its contractual arrangements are held to constitute a tying arrangement , it was not an unreasonable restraint under the sherman act . three different bases for justification are urged .\nharvey siegel and elaine siegel , husband and wife , et al . , plaintiffs , v . chicken delight , inc . , et al . , defendants , vance e . shepherd and ben zachary , a partnership , et al . , intervening plaintiffs . chicken delight , inc . , et al . , cross - claimants , v . harvey siegel et al . , cross - defendants .\nwithout an offset for the supposed value of the chicken delight trademark , the overcharge on the tied items is established . as a matter of law therefore , the court finds the fact of damage .\nchicken delight urges us to hold that its trade - mark and franchise licenses are not items separate and distinct from the packaging , mixes , and equipment , which it says are essential components of the franchise system . 2 to treat the combined sale of all these items as a tie - in for antitrust purposes , chicken delight maintains , would be like applying the antitrust rules to the sale of a car with its tires or a left shoe with the right . therefore , concludes chicken delight , the lawfulness of the arrangement should not be measured by the rules governing tie - ins . we disagree .\nit is by no means clear that any of the parties to the tying arrangements understood that the tying items were to be given free of charge . indeed , the more reasonable reading of the contracts and of chicken delight ' s representations is that they stated simply that the contract prices for the tied items were to be the full compensation asked by chicken delight for both those items and the franchise licenses .\nchicken delight claims protection under an endorsement to the allstate policy and asserts that allstate ' s refusal to defend extended allstate ' s limit beyond the $ 15 , 000 which it contributed to the settlement .\nchicken , surimi , carrot , pumpkin , thickening agents , vitamins & minerals , taurine .\nchicken delight\u2014or more realistically its insurer , travelers\u2014was in a slightly different position . an eventual judgment against chicken delight was quite debatable . on the other hand the risk of having to pay a substantial share of such a judgment , if chicken delight were found vicariously responsible , was great . we do not have the terms of the travelers ' policy before us and therefore do not know whether that company ran the risk of having to pay , on a proration basis , almost 90 % of any judgment . it seems certain , however , that travelers would have been solely responsible for any award over $ 130 , 000 .\nwe find no merit in this contention . whatever claim chicken delight might have had to a new business defense in 1952 - a question we need not decide - the defense cannot apply to the 1963 - 70 period . to accept chicken delight ' s argument would convert the new business justification into a perpetual license to operate in restraint of trade . see id . , 187 f . supp . at 558 , 561 .\nwhat chicken delight is attempting to do is an absurdity when one reads the policy and the endorsement together . the reference to \u2018non - ownership\u2019 on the declarations page is obviously intended to refer to the employer ' s non - ownership liability endorsement , from which chicken delight gets no benefit because it is not the named insured . this , however , chicken delight would have us ignore . instead the word \u2018non - ownership\u2019 is supposed to be read into the basic policy so that where the omnibus clause therein refers to \u2018the automobile\u2019 it refers really to hutchin ' s volkswagen . this , however , does violence to the definition of \u2018automobile\u2019 in the basis policy , which\u2014for present purposes\u2014is admittedly confined to \u2018the motor vehicle . . . described in this policy . \u2019 chicken delight ' s answer to that is that the word \u2018non - ownership\u2019 describes a vehicle .\nlooks like the chicken delight in california is closed now . it ' s still on the canada website but there ' s a story elsewhere about it closing late last year for some trendy new eatery . : (\nfirst , chicken delight refers to a declaration sheet to swan ' s policy which , under the heading of \u2018description of the automobile\u2019 has the following notations : \u2018item 3 73 ford ( serial number ) , 4 non - ownership . \u2019 somehow or other , under chicken delight ' s theory , this cryptic notation brings the omnibus clause of the basic policy covering the described ford into play with respect to non - owned automobiles .\ntwo pieces of juicy fresh chicken , four jumbo gulf shrimp , fried potatoes and dinner roll .\nsix pieces of juicy fresh chicken , single order of french fried potatoes and three dinner rolls .\nwhether you\u2019re in the mood for dine - in , take - out , drive - thru or delivery for yourself , your family or your large party gathering , one call takes care of it all at chicken delight .\nbut , professor joskow notes , the franchisees didn ' t have to sign up with chicken delight in the first place . there was plenty of competition . he teaches the case as an example of bad antitrust policy .\nthere was a chicken delight on main st in passaic , nj when i was a kid ( 50 ' s ) . but what i remember most was their delivery vehicle - a metropolitan with a big plastic chicken on the roof , lit fom inside . i can still see that little car riding around passaic , delivering chicken to those who choose to\nnot cook that night\n( paraphraseed ) . anyone else remember those metropolitans with the chicken ? dreichel123 @ urltoken a picture would be worth a thousand words\nover its eighteen years existence , chicken delight has licensed several hundred franchisees to operate home delivery and pick - up food stores . it charged its franchisees no franchise fees or royalties . instead , in exchange for the license granting the franchisees the right to assume its identity and adopt its business methods and to prepare and market certain food products under its trade - mark , chicken delight required its franchisees to purchase a specified number of cookers and fryers and to purchase certain packaging supplies and mixes exclusively from chicken delight . 1 the prices fixed for these purchases were higher than , and included a percentage markup which exceeded that of , comparable products sold by competing suppliers .\n8 . state farm never claimed that chicken delight ' s initial appearance and its activities in the radakovich case before tendering the defense , were in violation of the insurance contract . ( see fn . 5 , ante . )\ni , too , remember the chicken delight in richmond , ca , although i was pretty young at the time . every time i pass the old storefront , i remember that tune much more than eating the chicken . also , i believe this outlet did home delivery ? somehow , i think i remember a vw bug or a similar - type vehicle that sported the chicken perched atop the roof ? thanks for this posting !\nmy father owned 3 chicken delights is the 60 ' s and 70 ' s . they were in oakland and san leandro california . i grew up stapling napkins to the plates . my sister was six and would dress up in a chicken custom and walk back and forth in front of the store as advertizement . she still has mental damage about that . chicken delight should market their chicken batter . they could make a ton of money and i could once again indulge in that wonderful flavor . donna uhler , daughter of william\nfour pieces of juicy fresh chicken , french fried potatoes , tangy cranberry sauce & a dinner roll .\neight pieces of juicy fresh chicken , a small bucket of french fried potatoes and four dinner rolls .\nleg and thigh . two pieces of juice fresh chicken , french fried potatoes , and dinner roll .\nbreast and wing . two pieces of juice fresh chicken , french fried potatoes , and dinner roll .\nitems all at excellent value . whether it is dine in , take out , drive thru , or delivery for individuals , families , or large party gatherings -\none call takes care of it all\nat chicken delight .\nsan pedro ' s franchise was originally obtained from chicken delight , the franchisor , on december 4 , 1961 . at that time san pedro was a partnership , consisting of swan and one russell l . richards . this partnership was dissolved a few months before the automobile accident of june 30 , 1968 . on october 24 , 1968 , swan and chicken delight entered into a new franchise agreement , the terms of which differed in certain respects from the 1961 agreement .\nrefrigerate fresh chicken immediately and keep under 5\u00b0c . frozen chicken should be maintained under - 15\u00b0c . thaw frozen chicken in the fridge or microwave . once thawed it cannot be re - frozen unless it is cooked then frozen . wash hands thoroughly before and after handling chicken products . always store separately and use different utensils ( chopping boards , knives , etc . ) when preparing raw chicken and other products such as cooked products or fruit and vegetables that may not need further cooking . wash hands and utensils in hot soapy water\n\u00a9 2017 red lea chicken pty ltd . all rights reserved . design and development by million dollar branders .\n30 pieces chicken , 2 boxes large fries , 1 large gravy , 2 large salads , 7 rolls .\nthus we conclude that the district court did not err in ruling as matter of law that the tying product - the license to use the chicken delight trade - mark - possessed sufficient market power to bring the case within the sherman act .\nchicken delight ' s assertions that only a few essential items were involved in the arrangement does not give us cause to reach a different conclusion . the relevant question is not whether the items are essential to the franchise , but whether it is essential to the franchise that the items be purchased from chicken delight . this raises not the issue of whether there is a tie - in but rather the issue of whether the tie - in is justifiable , a subject to be discussed below .\nback in the early 60 ' s i work for a chicken delight store on queens blvd , in forest hills , the owners were a great husband and wife couple sal & lana . thanks for the great memories , great food , great people .\nfn3 . this sum of $ 15 , 000 was paid on behalf of chicken delight by the travelers insurance company which insured its liability , if any , with respect to the radakovich accident up to a limit of $ 1 , 000 , 000 . although counsel for chicken delight valiantly attempted not to let this particular cat out of the bag , it inevitably appeared from the oral and documentary evidence that it was the travelers which had retained counsel for chicken delight in radakovich litigation . it escapes us why this fact of life which was known to everybody concerned was considered unmentionable in the context of this declaratory relief action . ( cf . causey v . cornelius , 164 cal . app . 2d 269 , 273\u2013280 , 330 p . 2d 468 . ) . fn3 . this sum of $ 15 , 000 was paid on behalf of chicken delight by the travelers insurance company which insured its liability , if any , with respect to the radakovich accident up to a limit of $ 1 , 000 , 000 . although counsel for chicken delight valiantly attempted not to let this particular cat out of the bag , it inevitably appeared from the oral and documentary evidence that it was the travelers which had retained counsel for chicken delight in radakovich litigation . it escapes us why this fact of life which was known to everybody concerned was considered unmentionable in the context of this declaratory relief action . ( cf . causey v . cornelius , 164 cal . app . 2d 269 , 273\u2013280 , 330 p . 2d 468 . )\nchicken delight points out that while it was an early pioneer in the fast food franchising field , the record establishes that there has recently been a dramatic expansion in this area , with the advent of numerous firms , including many chicken franchising systems , all competing vigorously with each other . under the circumstances , it contends that the existence of the requisite market dominance remained a jury question .\nmy wife and i miss the chicken delight which was located on 15th street in moline , illinois . it could have been the 1st cd . we went there most saturday afternoons before we were married . this was during 1949 and 1950 . i went into the military in january 1951 and it was still there . we were married in 1951 . we often talk about their excellent chicken .\nthe district court ruled , however , that chicken delight ' s unique registered trade - mark , in combination with its demonstrated power to impose a tie - in , established as matter of law the existence of sufficient market power to bring the case within the sherman act .\nthe packaged foods to be sold were limited and the only name that could be used was ' chicken delight ' ; the place of business had to be known as ' chicken delight , ' and the precise method and manner of cooking was specifically defined . the franchisee had to purchase numerous articles and equipment stated by the franchisor to be essential . this equipment had to be purchased from the franchisor or meet the standards prescribed by it . the franchisee was required to sell its food in a container bearing the trademark ' chicken delight ' and buy its entire requirements for the various packaging kits defined by the franchisor . the business could be conducted only at an approved location , and its construction and remodeling had to meet the franchisor ' s standards . the preparation and cooking of all foods had to meet specific standards .\nthe company was started in illinois in 1952 by american entrepreneur al tunick a pioneer in fast food franchising . tunick purchased some deep fryers from a restaurant that was going out of business . he and some friends tried cooking different foods looking for a product other than french fries . at that time , chicken was pan - fried , steamed or oven - roasted . due to the long cooking times , it was not a good fast - food item . tunick coated some chicken in a spicy breading and lowered it into the hot oil . the chicken cooked much faster while the juices remained sealed inside . thus , chicken delight was born .\nstill one on long island . best fried chicken anywhere . just bought 24 pieces and it lasted a day at my house\ufffd\ufffd\nwe had the chicken delight in goleta , remember the thick paper plates , they would flip one over and staple them together to seal , looked like a fat flying saucer , thought about this today , as the jingle came out of nowhere and into my thoughts . . .\nthere was a chicken delight right next door to the executive room bar on wilshire blvd in los angeles . this is the bar where billy joel played the piano for six months in 72 . he surely ate his share of chicken and was using his middle name martin , he was kinda hiding out at this place because of a bad record deal he signed . piano man was written about this bar .\nmy parents owned 3 different chicken delights in the san francisco bay area in the 60s - 70s ! i sure do miss the great chicken i grew up on . wish we could find a way to bring this company back to life here in ca !\nmedium 2 - topping pizza , 6 pieces of chicken , medium fries & medium gravy . serves appr . 3 - 5 .\nlarge 2 - topping pizza , 8 pieces of chicken , medium fries & medium gravy . serves appr . 5 - 7 .\nfounded in illinois in 1952 , the chain grew to over 1 , 000 locations in the 1960s . they were purchased by consolidated foods in 1964 . their jingle\ndon ' t cook tonight , call chicken delight\n, emphasizing their delivery service , was widely broadcast on american radio . they were known by their use of plymouth valiants volkswagen beetle cars for deliveries that featured a huge plastic chicken on the roof .\nchicken delight ' s claim against allstate thus founders on the fact that it was neither a named nor an additional insured on the allstate policy . this makes it unnecessary to consider to what extent the reasons for which we are about to affirm as to state farm , apply equally to allstate .\ni grew up in thousand oaks , ca and we had a cd in our area ( simi valley ) and it was great . never had chicken that good before or since and yes that includes kfc which is a poor substitute . and i loved the little\ndon ' t cook tonight call chicken delight\njingle - all the kids knew it , always ran on t . v . back in the day . the rolls and slaw were good too . everything just tasted better then ! but their chicken was very good . i miss it !\nthe district court ruled that the license to use the chicken delight name , trade - mark , and method of operations was\na tying item in the traditional sense ,\n311 f . supp . at 849 , the tied items being the cookers and fryers , packaging products , and mixes .\n2 large 2 - topping pizzas , 15 pieces of chicken , large fries & large gravy . serves appr . 8 - 10 .\nno one disputes the basic rule that the duty to defend arises when the insurer \u201c . . . ascertains facts which give rise to the potential of liability under the policy . . . . \u201d ( state farm mut . auto . ins . co . v . allstate ins . co . , 9 cal . app . 3d 508 , 526 , 88 cal . rptr . 246 , 257 . ) under well established law it seems quite settled that chicken delight had an exposure in the radakovich action on some theory or other , 7 that state farm ' s position that chicken delight lost any right to be defended simply because it made its unsuccessful motion for a summary judgment is erroneous and that the duty to defend under the omnibus clause came into play simply because the radakovich complaint alleged an agency relationship which , if proved , would have made chicken delight vicariously liable for hutchins ' tort . 8\nchicken must always be cooked thoroughly or well done . the juice should run clear with no pink tinges . it should be 75\u00b0c in the thickest part . if you need to keep the cooked chicken hot it should be kept at 60\u00b0c . if you need to cool or store cooked chicken , place it in the fridge as soon as the steam has evaporated . it should be used within two days .\nwe conclude that the district court was not in error in holding as matter of law ( and upon the limited jury verdict ) that chicken delight ' s contractual requirements constituted a tying arrangement in violation of sec . 1 of the sherman act . upon this aspect of the case , judgment is affirmed .\nwith all respect , this argument seems almost demeaning . a franchisor who , as the record shows , insisted in its franchise contract that the franchisee \u2018shall use only the name \u2018chicken delight\u2019 . . . and that his place of business shall be known only as \u2018chicken delight\u2019 , ' now claims that it is the named insured in a policy of liability insurance issued to the franchisee under the name he is contractually obligated to use , at his own address , where no one but the franchisee does business ! the very extravagance of the claim must be the reason why no case directly in point has been found .\n16 piece chicken . served with one pint of salad , six rolls and small bucket of french fries . serves 4 - 5 people .\n12 piece chicken . served with one pint of salad , six rolls and small bucket of french fries . serves 3 - 4 people .\ngourmet delight premium cat cuisine , is proud to be natural as nature intended . grain free with real natural meat & fish and containing no artificial flavours and preservatives its a healthy gourmet meal . available in a range of delectable fish & meat flavours there is something to suit the fussiest eaters . delight your loved one with gourmet natural cat cuisine .\ntunic marketed his method through small take - out and delivery locations . as this was all happening near the end of the korean war , many women were working outside the home and had no time to cook . the slogan \u2018don\u2019t cook tonight . . . call chicken delight\u2019 became a household phrase throughout north america .\nthe district court found factual issues to exist as to whether effective quality control could be achieved by specification in the case of the cooking machinery and the dip and spice mixes . these questions were given to the jury under instructions ; and the jury , in response to special interrogatories , found against chicken delight . 10\nchicken is high in protein , low in fat , low in kilojoules and low in cholesterol . it contains many vitamins and minerals including protein , vitamin e , niacin , riboflavin , iron , zinc , phosphorous and magnesium . chicken is a healthy choice for you and your family .\nat the time of the accident hutchins was making deliveries for donald j . swan , a chicken delight franchisee , by whom he was employed . swan did business under the name of chicken delight of san pedro ( \u2018san pedro\u2019 ) . allstate had issued an automobile policy on a ford automobile owned by swan . the per person limit on that policy was also $ 15 , 000 . in addition swan had purchased a so - called \u2018employers ' non - ownership liability endorsement\u2019 to that policy . further , he carried an excess policy with chicago insurance company ( \u2018chicago\u2019 ) which apparently had a per person limit of $ 100 , 000 . 2\nsince , in view of the circumstances of this case , chicken delight is not entitled to recover even under established principles of automobile insurance law , this is obviously not the occasion for making second - class insureds out of the beneficiaries of the statutory omnibus clause . ( ins . code , s 11581 . 1 . )\ntunick coated some chicken in a spicy breading and lowered it into the hot oil , cooking it in a flash and sealing the juices inside .\nkaren and others , i grew up in marin county and remember getting chicken delight delivered to our home frequently ( my mom was a great cook , but it was the 60 ' s so why bother ? ) . i wonder if there was one in san rafael or if it came over from richmond ? i loved the taste of that chicken . i can still taste it ! i ' m in boston now , so happy to know there are some in nj\nboth the appeal and the petition are interlocutory . the issues involved may become more clear after the case is completely settled in the district court . ( it may even be that chicken delight will not desire review of the district court ' s disposition at that point . ) since the district court ' s theory of damages and its refusal to allocate any of the purchase price to the tying product has been reversed , the factual background of the issue raised in the petition is already quite different from that anticipated when the petition was filed . chicken delight ' s interests can be adequately protected by an appeal at the end of the district court proceedings .\nit should be readily apparent that , measured against these tests , the package sales here in question are quite different from the sale of an automobile and its tires or a left shoe and the right . in particular , there are several factors in this case which other courts have deemed sufficient to find a tie - in . undisputed testimony at trial established that other franchisors in fast food businesses similar to that of chicken delight sold their licenses separate from the essential supplies . the various supplies sold here were sold individually and in differing amounts , rather than in a preassembled package , and the franchisees were billed accordingly . at no time were the franchises required to purchase all their various supplies from chicken delight . chicken delight did not itself manufacture the tied items . see associated press v . taft - ingalls corp . , 340 f . 2d 753 , 764 ( 6th cir . 1965 ) ; united states v . jerrold electronics corp . , supra , 187 f . supp . at 559\nhe decided to market his method through small take - out and delivery locations . it was near the end of the korean war when many women were working outside the home and had no time to cook . the slogan ' don ' t cook tonight . . . call chicken delight ' became a household phrase throughout north america ."]}
{"id": 54683, "summary": [{"text": "pgg wrightson is an agricultural supply business based in new zealand .", "topic": 38}, {"text": "it was created in 2005 through the merger of pyne gould guinness ltd and wrightson limited and has its roots in a number of stock and station agencies dating back to 1861 .", "topic": 21}, {"text": "it is one of the major suppliers to the agricultural sector in new zealand providing products such as seeds , grains , livestock , irrigation , farm equipment , insurance and financing .", "topic": 26}, {"text": "although publicly listed in new zealand on the nzx , pgg wrightson has been majority owned by chinese-based agria corporation ( gro , nyse ) since 2011 . ", "topic": 23}], "title": "pgg wrightson", "paragraphs": ["pgg wrightson has taken direct control of wool partners international ( wpi ) , with wpi trading from today as pgg wrightson wool .\npgg wrightson chairman sir john anderson acknowledged the contribution gould had made to pgg wrightson since agreeing to be managing director in february 2011 .\nheartland nz repays nz $ 92 . 3 million of pgg wrightson finance bonds after acquisition of rural lender\nthe tauranga team also did well at pgg wrightson real estate ' s own national awards this week .\nheartland nz repays nz $ 92 . 3 million of pgg wrightson finance bonds after acquisition of rural lender | urltoken\nthe tauranga team from pgg wrightson real estate has walked away from a national awards night with a big win .\nheartland nz repays nz $ 92 . 3 million of pgg wrightson finance bonds after acquisition of rural lender\npgg wrightson is just over 50 per cent owned by small chinese firm agria corporation , which is led by guanglin lai .\npgg wrightson is establishing an office in beijing , aimed at delivering revenue and profit generating business for the company in china .\npgg wrightson is restructuring part of its dunedin operation , but the company will not say how many jobs are on the line .\nmerino growers have voted to buy pgg wrightson ' s half - share in new zealand merino for $ 7 . 625 million .\nin 2011 pgg wrightson sold its finance division to heartland building society to create a single larger rural financing organisation . [ 4 ]\non 31 august 2011 , heartland acquires pgg wrightson finance , bringing significant impetus to heartland\u2019s rural strategy and diversity to heartland\u2019s asset base .\npgg wrightson ' s general manager of real estate peter newbold said he was\nextremely proud\nof the tauranga team for its win .\npgg wrightson seeds is part of pgg wrightson limited , which is one of new zealand ' s largest agribusinesses , with over 160 years involvement in new zealand agriculture . seeds have played an important role in the company since its founders imported english ryegrass into new zealand in the 1800 ' s to develop a seeds business . pgg wrightson seeds is a proprietary seed business that was formed in 2005 as a result of the merger of wrightson limited and pyne gould guinness limited . pgg wrightson seeds changed its name from wrightson seeds in 2009 . our objective is to enhance the profitability of farmers and growers by providing them with proprietary grass and forage seeds that provide high quality feed for improved animal performance .\nthe tauranga office of pgg wrightson real estate celebrate their big win at the real estate institute of new zealand ' s national awards . photo supplied\ntwo employees have accepted voluntary redundancy at pgg wrightson ' s dunedin office , after completion of the first stage of a consultation process around restructuring .\nfollowing his exit , an ex gratia payment of $ 3 million by pgg wrightson to miles was revealed , raising the ire of the shareholders association .\nthe guard is changing at leading rural services firm pgg wrightson with chairman sir john anderson announcing his departure three months after the former managing director left .\nngai tahu holdings plans to take a $ 15 million cornerstone shareholding in pgg wrightson through its involvement in a joint venture with major chinese agriculture companies .\nnorgate then took pgg wrightson on a rough ride . it was he who provided the intellectual leadership behind the massive land buying associated with the pgg wrightson offshoot farming systems uruguay . this subsequently ran into trouble with the coalescence of a major drought and the 2008 global financial crisis . norgate also led the proposal for pgg wrightson to purchase a 50 % share in silver fern farms for $ 220 million . that too ran into trouble due to the global financial crisis .\na story in yesterday ' s bay of plenty times business section about the reinz awards should have included pgg wrightson as a bay of plenty - based winner .\ntim miles , former managing director of pgg wrightson . miles received a $ 3m farewell payment after leading the company for less than three years . photo / simon baker\nformer pgg wrightson managing director tim miles received a $ 3 million payment when he unexpectedly left the company last year , according to the company ' s annual report .\npgg wrightson managing director george gould will stand down on august 31 , having stepped into the role at a time when the company was going through a rocky period .\ngould said today that he was pleased to have been able to help pgg wrightson , particularly regarding the rural servicing business with which he had a long standing affinity .\npgg wrightson\u2019s standardbred division has a position of unparalleled integrity and trust within the racing industry \u2013 we\u2019re highly respected as advisers , valuers , sellers and insurers of bloodstock .\na challenging year for farmers is expected to be reflected in pgg wrightson ' s full - year result , the farm services company predicting a substantial drop in earnings .\npgg wrightson is selling its half - share in new zealand merino for $ 7 . 625 million , putting the company totally in the hands of its grower shareholders .\nthe last decade has been tumultuous for leading agricultural services company pgg wrightson . the current company was formed in 2005 with the merger of pyne gould guinness and wrightson . that merger was led by well - known agribusiness entrepreneur and former fonterra ceo , craig norgate .\npgg wrightson ' s decision to write off goodwill of $ 321 . 1 million has seen it report a $ 306 . 5 million loss for the year to june 30 .\nthe deal included heartland nz taking on pgg wrightson finance ' s debt covered by the extended crown retail deposit guarantee scheme until december 31 , including the bonds it ' s repaying .\nregional manager of pgg wrightson real estate mike mccullough said he believed the diligence of the agents on the team and being new zealand ' s oldest rural brand gave vendors trust and confidence .\npgg wrightson has transferred the assets of the international wools of new zealand ( wnz ) and laneve brands to the wools of new zealand trust , a 100 % grower - owned entity .\npgg wrightson has recorded a net loss after tax of $ 30 . 7 million for the year ended june - a year which the rural services company has described as\ndefining\n.\nthe result of mergers within the stock and station agency industry in new zealand , pgg wrightson can trace its obvious ancestry back to 1861 , with the establishment of wright stephenson & co .\nbank wannabe heartland new zealand says it ' s repaying nz $ 92 . 3 million worth of maturing bonds it took on liability for following its recent acquisition of rural lender pgg wrightson finance .\nfarm services company pgg wrightson saw its first - half profit boosted 55 % to $ 4 . 8 million , but ongoing uncertainties in the agricultural sector prevail for the remainder of the year .\npgg wrightson is a leading provider to the agricultural sector offering a wide range of products , services and solutions to growers , farmers and processors in new zealand and internationally . regardless of whether you have been farming for years , are just starting out , or simply are interested in agriculture , pgg wrightson offers an unsurpassed range of products and services \u2013 all aimed at helping grow the country .\nadrian has been involved with pgg wrightson real estate since 1998 , reaching the company\u2019s exclusive top 20 in rural sales status shortly thereafter . since then , he has consistently won awards for national rural sales as well as the national cup for excellence in marketing . adrian\u2019s leadership and success have ensured that pgg wrightson real estate appointed him branch manager of the thames office in 2005 and then the pukekohe branch in 2008 .\nthe pgg wrightson country cup is the premier competition over the region known as the canterbury country . the region includes clubs from the ellesmere and north canterbury sub - unions and the mid canterbury rugby football union .\none problem dating back to 2008 was pgg wrightson ' s plan to buy 50 per cent of meat processing company silver fern farms . that broke down after it failed to settle the first part of the $ 220m deal .\npgg wrightson has achieved a major change in fortunes , with a net profit after tax of $ 24 . 5 million for the year ended june , following the previous year ' s loss of $ 30 . 7 million .\nby 2010 pgg wrightson was in dire financial trouble . norgate had to exit together with his key dunedin - based partner baird mcconnon . the eventual outcome was a fire sale to the chinese owned agria corporation , who in 2011 ended up as majority shareholders . now , more than three years later , agria is firmly in control , with four representatives on the eight person board , and with agria executive chairman alan lai also chairing the pgg wrightson board .\npgg - wrightson - controlled by singapore - based agria - has delivered a turnaround result from last year ' s first - half loss of almost $ 6 million for an after - tax profit of $ 3 . 1 million .\nthe proposed heartland bank will seek an extra $ 3 million to take its overall capital raising to $ 58 million , to go towards the $ 100 million purchase of listed pgg - wrightson ' s rural loan book , valued at up to $ 430 million .\nagonline is the key source for livestock listings from around the country supported by our national network of pgg wrightson livestock agents . contact your local pgw livestock agent today and make sure you are up to date with the latest livestock listings and sales results from throughout new zealand .\npgg wrightson is one of new zealand\u2019s leading agri - business companies \u2013 we have a deep knowledge in all rural , lifestyle and residential property categories including dairy , sheep & beef , forestry , grazing & finishing , specialist farms , viticulture , bare land and coastal property .\npgg - wrightson has agreed to sell its finance division ' s up to $ 430 million rural loan book to fledgling bank heartland new zealand for about $ 100 million , which includes capital raising of a minimum $ 55 million from private placement and a share purchase plan .\nthe christchurch - based company ' s capital value was underpinned when china ' s agria corp took a cornerstone stake in the company as part of a $ 250m recapitalisation . agria first announced it wanted a stake in pgg wrightson in 2009 and now owns just over 50 per cent .\npgg wrightson real estate is one of new zealand\u2019s largest single full - service real estate companies . we have 35 dedicated offices nationwide and a sales team of over 150 sales agents . we are a national network of experienced locals , connecting people with property for generations of new zealanders .\nheartland nz treasurer craig stephen told urltoken in august he was confident the building society ' s liquidity of nz $ 634 million would comfortably see it negotiate the end of the crown guarantee , which heartland nz is also in , for both the group ' s heartland nz and pgg wrightson finance liabilities .\nthe company said the highlights of sir john ' s time in the chair included the sale of the company ' s finance company , pgg wrightson finance , in 2011 to heartland bank , a refocusing of the company on its core operating businesses , repayment of core debt and a resumption of dividends .\nbrowse through our online product range and place an order or enquiry through our onto farm service . for more information about any of the products here , or to enquire about a product not shown on our website , please contact your pgg wrightson representive , your local store or email onto farm with your enquiry .\npgg wrightson livestock facilitate many private on - farm auctions throughout the year . you can find upcoming livestock sales on agonline . simply filter your search to show on - farm sales or search by category of livestock . the details will show the location , date , time and an overview of what is on offer .\na non - executive director at the time , with a successful track record in rural servicing , particularly as a former managing director of pyne gould guinness limited , george agreed to be managing director of pgg wrightson to help stabilise the company as it re - focussed on its core business ,\nanderson said in a statement .\npgg wrightson is a complex company , with interests in livestock selling , retailing , wool marketing , industry training , real estate , irrigation and seeds . they operate 99 stores and operate in 46 countries . in 2013 they grossed over $ 1 billion in earnings but their operating profit was only $ 46 million . many of their businesses are low margin .\npgg wrightson has a rich heritage of more than 160 years working alongside new zealand farmers to service their on - farm needs . our business today employs 2 , 100 people located throughout new zealand and in key regions within australia and parts of south america . we also have an agent network for key products which extends into south africa , north america , europe and china .\nheartland nz says its subsidiary , heartland building society , will repay the maturing , unsecured bonds from cash reserves today . heartland nz , which was created through january ' s merger of marac finance , cbs canterbury and southern cross building society , completed the acquisition of about nz $ 465 million worth of pgg wrightson finance assets and nz $ 455 million worth of liabilities on august 31 .\none thing about which there is no doubt is that all of the agria companies and hence pgg wrightson are effectively controlled by alan lai . his control of agria corporation is itself achieved through yet another company , brothers capital ltd , of which he is sole director . it is an interesting example of how a relatively modest net asset base can be leveraged through multiple layers of holding companies to control a significantly sized operational company .\nmiles ' departure was the last of a rapid leadership shake - up at wrightson , with just one senior executive , who is based in south america , left from craig norgate ' s tenure as chairman .\nthe new chairman john anderson was brought in after wrightson raised $ 250 million to slash debt after its failed merger with silver fern farms , by installing chinese seed and agricultural research firm agria as a cornerstone shareholder .\ni had an 80 acre rural lifestyle property with two titles to bring to market , and was not getting the service i was after using residential agents . i got in contact with pgg wrightson real estate and presented a variety of options to adrian . i found him to be very knowledgeable of the local market and opportunities . i ended up initiating a boundary adjustment and selling a small section to a neighbour , once again using a boundary adjustment . . .\nhis exit payment isn ' t far off the $ 4 million nz farming systems uruguay had to pay wrightson to cancel its management contract with the rural services firm , when singapore ' s olam international took control of the south american farm manager .\nthe big question for pgg wrightson is where do they go from here ? their agri - servicing division , based around their 99 stores , is somewhat caught in a time warp . the company has struggled for more than 15 years as to how to reinvent this part of the business . i recall a discussion with the then ceo some 15 years ago , where he told me that within five years wrightson ( as it then was ) would be a totally different business . but he could not tell me what that business would look like . in the years since then , there have been at least another five ceos plus de facto ceo craig norgate . this illustrates both the high level of churn and an underlying struggle to find the right strategy .\na key question is whether the seeds division , including the fully owned agricom subsidiary , should remain within the pgg wrightson conglomerate . if it were a stand - alone company , then it would almost certainly become an attractive target for one of the global seed companies . given that the company is already overseas - controlled , this could benefit shareholders , with no obvious downside for farmers . for comparison , the major local competitor in the seeds business is agriseeds , which is now part of the holland - headquartered barenbrug group\nagria is itself an unusual company . the company website ( agriacorp . com ) states that their principal office is in shenzhen china . however , most of the directors appear to be either singapore or hong kong based . they are listed on the new york stock exchange , but are registered in the cayman islands for tax purposes . their major asset appears to be pgg wrightson , which is incorporated into the agria accounts as a subsidiary company . however , this ownership is actually held through majority interests in multiple additional layers of holding companies , including agria singapore and agria asia .\nthat was made up of the $ 3 million ex gratia payment , his base salary of $ 615 , 000 , and a short - term incentive bonus of $ 703 , 000 . his long - term incentive scheme , which involved 2 . 5 million wrightson shares , didn ' t add to the balance , as he had been extended a loan to pay for the stake .\nfor any new zealand - based long term shareholder , the journey has indeed been rough . back in 2005 , following the merger of pyne gould guinness and wrightson , the shares were valued at around $ 2 . 20 . in 2008 they rose to almost $ 3 , but then crashed badly . now , in mid 2014 , the shares are trading at a little above 40c . however , this is substantially above the 25 cents they reached in may 2013 .\n/ * revised naviagtion menu system . the current page selection in the menu is set via the variable $ section at the top of each page . * / ?\nthe archive consists of the records of several hundred companies that were acquired or merged into fletcher challenge limited . its documents , photographs , films , videos and oral histories provide an insight into new zealand business development since the 1840s \u2014 particularly in the building and construction , forestry , pulp and paper , and energy sectors .\nin 2009 , we celebrated the 100th anniversary of the foundation of the first fletcher business in new zealand . the fletchersince1909 website provides an insight into the tradition of imagination , hard work , and successful entrepreneurship that has since been associated with the fletcher name .\nin 1864 william winstone established what was initially a cartage company . the business grew to be of national significance in the building trade , quarrying and aggregates , manufacturing and forestry . this movie shows a number of the stucco homes built with winstone aggregates . view video \u00bb\nif you see an image of yourself and wish it to be removed from the site please let us know .\non the go and no time to finish that story right now ? your news is the place for you to save content to read later from any device . register with us and content you save will appear here so you can access them to read later .\nwhether you\u2019re looking to buy or rent , urltoken has everything you need to find your dream home .\nmiles , who led the rural services firm for two - and - a - half years until october last year , was paid $ 4 . 3 million in the latest financial year .\nagria has since taken control of the company in a $ 144 million partial takeover .\nthe shares fell 2 . 6 per cent to 38 cents in trading yesterday , and have sunk 27 per cent this year .\nwhere do tenants turn when landlords fail them ? not the tenancy tribunal - often nowhere .\nsome attempts looked like a person had used a glad wrap roll and some colouring pens .\nfrederic le cren and his brother , henry john le cren , were born in london , england . henry was baptised on 3 september 1828 ; frederic was born on 7 november 1835 . they were the sons of henry le cren and his wife , emma ann davies . their father was an exile from france , as also was their mother ' s grandfather .\nfrom their greenwich home the brothers were sent to school at christ ' s hospital . henry then learned business in the city of london from the merchant banking house of fr\u00fchling and g\u00f6schen . he was engaged as an agent by the management committee of the canterbury association and came out to new zealand in the barbara gordon with his cousin , joseph longden , reaching lyttelton late in 1850 , just before the first four ships . in lyttelton he and joseph established an efficient store and accommodation agency . margaret fisher hunt , a scotswoman , came out from london to marry henry at lyttelton on 21 march 1853 ; they had seven children .\nfrederic went to australia and then joined his brother in new zealand in 1855 . by 1857 he had taken over the heathcote ferry , near christchurch . he married cecilia elizabeth mills in a religious ceremony on 19 november 1857 at heathcote and a civil ceremony on 24 november 1857 at christchurch . there were nine children of the marriage .\nduring the 1850s settlement extended to south canterbury . the total volume of trade increased , and coastal shipping was preferred to wagoning over the roadless plains and difficult , unbridged rivers . robert heaton rhodes , who had taken part in the southward migration , asked henry to establish a store at timaru , and to improve its supply by sea .\nin 1857 henry sent captain henry cain to fulfil the rhodes ' s request , and to improve the arrangements for landing cargo at timaru , where there was then a difficult approach through rocks to a beach cramped by cliffs . already the rhodes ' s station , the levels , and the rudimentary timaru were placing considerable demands on the system of supply .\nby 1858 , when timaru had grown but little , henry had a homestead , beverley , built on bare , rising ground overlooking the ships . when he and captain cain had got the landing service working effectively , margaret le cren came down with their first three children , who had been baptised at lyttelton . st mary ' s church ( anglican ) at timaru was built by 1861 , in time for the fourth child and subsequent offspring , and for many years the le crens were members and benefactors of that church .\nhelped by the efforts put into the landing service , timaru grew so rapidly in the early 1860s that , by 1864 , wool was shipped directly from timaru to london . the firm of h . j . le cren and company was engaged in that trade . it also acted as an agency , borrowing from financiers and lending to farmers .\nin 1866 , the year of the overend and gurney failure in england , henry sold the goodwill of his business to miles and company . in the same year the government took over the landing service . miles and company continued the shipping and wool trade , retaining henry as manager for a while . the firm of george gray russell and company , established in dunedin since late 1864 , also set up a timaru branch . before henry had sold his business , george gray russell and company had been advertising for wool to ship home to potter wilson and company and was offering advances to growers . at some time after 1866 henry joined russell to form russell le cren and company .\nduring the late 1860s henry ' s astute business judgement made him a useful member of the timaru and gladstone board of works and the timaru municipal council . he also pursued land interests as a partner in simon ' s pass , peel forest and otaio stations . it was not until 1873 or 1874 that he sold beverley homestead , moved his completed family to london , and there joined russell in business , at 37 lombard street , to dispose of consignments from new zealand .\nrussell had found another trustworthy man to take charge of dispatching consignments from new zealand . he was john macfarlane ritchie , whom russell had originally recruited from his correspondent firm , potter wilson and company , in 1864 . ritchie had made good with george gray russell and company , dunedin , and in 1873 had been taken into partnership . george gray russell and company then became russell ritchie and company , and sent consignments from new zealand to the london firm of russell le cren and company . ( russell had wisely severed his connection with potter wilson and company before that firm became associated with the city of glasgow bank smash . )\nin 1878 the recently formed national mortgage and agency company of new zealand limited took over russell ritchie and company and russell le cren and company . thus henry le cren contributed indirectly to the growth of another new zealand stock and station firm .\nin the same year , 1878 , henry ' s wife died ; his daughter , margaret douglas , married philip , brother of george gray russell ; and the city of glasgow bank smash heralded a slump . henry withdrew from business and returned to timaru about 1880 , where he had bought another house that he renamed craighead . he died on 20 may 1895 . he was described in an obituary as ' a shrewd but upright and able businessman\u2026in his grasp of financial questions he had few if any equals ' . well educated himself , he paid great attention to the education of his children , one of whom emulated his father by laying the foundations of another canterbury stock firm .\nfrederic le cren , sometimes underestimated , as younger brothers can be , engaged efficiently in several business opportunities that he found for himself , firstly at lyttelton , then at timaru . some of these business interests he shared with his brother ; in particular , his partnership in simon ' s pass station . like henry , he played his part in civic life : as a justice of the peace , and as a member or director of various public boards and councils at timaru .\nwhen the timaru branch of the new zealand loan and mercantile agency company was established , frederic was selected as its manager , and held the post from 1875 almost until his death . starting at a time of inflation and over - optimistic borrowing , he had to apply the screw of retrenchment in the harsh 1880s , and after disastrous snows that afflicted the flocks of borrowers .\nfrederic died at timaru on 10 april 1902 . during his life he was bitterly and perhaps unfairly criticised in the letters of john macfarlane ritchie and the diaries of francis hayter . it would be more just to remember , with the writer of frederic ' s unsigned obituary , that he was a pleasant , genial character , ' good to get on with ' .\nrobert pinney . ' le cren , frederic and le cren , henry john ' , dictionary of new zealand biography , first published in 1990 . te ara - the encyclopedia of new zealand , urltoken ( accessed 10 july 2018 )\nall text licensed under the creative commons attribution - noncommercial 3 . 0 new zealand licence unless otherwise stated . commercial re - use may be allowed on request . all non - text content is subject to specific conditions . \u00a9 crown copyright .\nthe opportunities party won ' t contest the 2020 election ; gareth morgan says the jacinda effect shows people don ' t . . .\ninvestment property snapshot : commercial unit just off ti rakau drive sells under the hammer for $ 1 . 41m\nhsbc launches a 3 . 85 % 18 - month mortgage rate , a 50 year low\ntsb sets its fighting rate at 4 . 35 % for eighteen months fixed , the lowest of any bank for this term except hsbc premier\nthe combination of boomer demographics and a weakening economy is depressing term deposit rates . thus david chaston says the more & raquo ;\nis it fair that if you keep working when you ' re over 65 your employer doesn ' t have to contribute to your kiwisaver . . .\nstart - up cracks into capital - intensive insurance business . this is how . . .\nlawyer welcomes insurance contracts law review , citing policies that give insurers discretion to over - ride a medical opinion . . .\napple has siri , google has google assistant . . . now anz has jamie\nsteady domestic demand contrasts with rising us demand , and analysts divided on next direction in china . india now pays the . . .\naud has modestly outperformed , while trading in gbp has been whippy , driven by political forces ; us treasury yields higher ; . . .\nauckland university ' s ilan oshri argues excessive emphasis on just ' keeping the lights on ' is holding firms . . .\nmeanwhile , heartland nz reiterated that it ' s considering a replacement unsecured bond issue and with westpac as arranger for any issue and bnz and westpac joint lead managers .\ngiven heartland\u2019s strong liquidity at present , the additional term funding is not necessary ,\nheartland nz said .\nhowever , the unsecured bond issue is being considered , given demand , and a desire by heartland to retain a diversified funding mix and provide quality product to its investors .\nheartland nz was formed with the aim of becoming a sharemarket listed , new zealand controlled bank that doubles its nz $ 2 . 2 billion asset base within five years by growing lending to families , small and medium sized businesses and farmers . its management plans to apply to the reserve bank for bank registration before the end of 2011 .\nwe welcome your help to improve our coverage of this issue . any examples or experiences to relate ? any links to other news , data or research to shed more light on this ? any insight or views on what might happen next or what should happen next ? any errors to correct ?\nwe welcome your comments below . if you are not already registered , please register to comment or click on the\nregister\nlink below a comment .\nremember we welcome robust , respectful and insightful debate . we don ' t welcome abusive or defamatory comments and will de - register those repeatedly making such comments . our current comment policy is here .\nwall street leaps following asia ; india monsoons weak ; china ignores cfc risks ; mexico inflation up ; brexit plans uncertain ; aussie houses take longer to sell ; ust 10yr at 2 . 86 % ; oil and gold up ; nz $ 1 = 68 . 4 usc ; twi - 5 = 71 . 5\nand this needs access to your camera for what reason exactly ? the solution likely does speech - to - text ( probably via ms azure text to . . .\nif gareth could have pulled off the\ngod emperor\nmeme maybe he would have had better luck . unfortunately he was probably the exact . . .\ntrue . this explains why xero delisted itself from nzx and chose asx for sole listing . the financial capital here is restricted to buying . . .\npity they gave up so easily , rather than putting in the effort to build it over a few years .\nwhy do they bother with this crap when they know perfectly well that 90 % of humans find this uncanny valley stuff creepy as hell and do not . . .\ni don ' t know but that sounds an awful lot like how trump hustled his way into the white house . folks saw him as an outsider with a fresh . . .\nfunny , ron mark said this was a bad choice now he is minister rubber stamps the buy . in the end it is the public service that runs the . . .\nthe government will spend $ 2 . 3 billion on four new p - 8a poseidon aircraft , which will replace the six \u201cageing\u201d p - 3k2 orion patrol airplanes\nnational have had many policies over the last 9 years which included flooding the country with immigrants we didn ' t need , making housing . . .\nthe issue is not that\nall fossil fuels are bad\nor that\nenvironmental radicals\nare all crazy and should be ignored . the issue is that we have a . . .\nreading this article and looking at the income thresholds just highlights how out of control the housing market has become over the last thirty years . . .\nthe banks seem to have a lot to say for themselves at present . i wonder at what point next year they ' ll take some responsibility and say ' sorry we . . .\ni wonder who we will see the first 3 . 99 % 1yr rate from ( excluding hsbc )\nkiwibank is the third bank to adopt 4 . 19 % as its one year fixed home loan rate as the reductions keep coming at the popular end of the fixed term options\nit is triply ironic that a japanese professor should trumpet the ' benefits ' of immigration : the trifecta is japan has one of the least diverse , most . . .\ninteresting to hear today that sir peter gluckman raised with officials the flawed science driving meth testing , long before his report . yet no - one . . .\nollie , i currently get 4 . 27 % on a 5 yr td paid monthly . to some it feels like the end of the times knowing td yields exceed that of rentals !\nprices were firm with net rental yields ranging from 3 . 19 % to 5 . 39 % at bayleys ' latest commercial property auction\ni personally know of two fhbs in auckland , they are borrowing in the region of 800 - 900k for their home . it ' s just incredible how they can afford the . . .\nthere is way too much positivity and optimism in this article . the usual doom and gloom merchants should be along shortly to shout it down , squawk . . .\nyes winston and so have you broken the duopoly that keeps building material prices so high ? have you opened up cheap land to reduce housing prices ? . . .\nformer managing director tim miles made a surprise exit from the rural services company in 2010 at a period of underperformance .\ngould then came on board as managing director in early 2011 , having already served as a director of the board .\nanderson said gould had performed his task admirably and whilse the board would be sorry to see him leave , his tenure was for a fixed and relatively short period and for a particular purpose .\nthe value of the company has been under pressure for a period since the departure of miles , said to have resigned after being confronted by a board unhappy with his performance .\nanother to leave from that period was craig norgate , who as chairman wanted to drive more consolidation in the company .\nthe shares had been under pressure in recent years , but during early 2013 had crept up to around 48c . but since then they have gone back to a downward trend . this afternoon the shares were down 2 cents , or 6 . 25 per cent , at 30 cents .\naccording to the 2012 annual report , gould received a total remuneration package of $ 1 . 5m . he did not receive director ' s fees ; rather his remuneration was payment for managing director services .\nwhen the press asked gould earlier this year if he had any plans to leave , gould gave no indication he was intending to step down .\nhe had also indicated he wanted to get the company back to core basics , rather than go down an acquisition trail that had been part of the previous management ' s strategy .\nsir john anderson :\nthe business is now ready for its next phase of development and i think it ' s time for someone else to lead the board through this .\nsir john , a distinguished banker and businessman , said yesterday he was stepping down as chairman of the board after the annual meeting on october 22 .\nthe board would appoint a new chairman after that meeting , the company said yesterday .\nother directors are bruce irvine , trevor burt , guanglin ( alan ) lai , lim siang ( ronald ) seah , wai yip ( patrick ) sang , and kean seng u .\nformer managing director george gould left at the end of june . the annual report shows his salary package was $ 1 . 75 million for the year to june 2013 .\nsir john was appointed in february 2010 to help sort out\nlegacy\nissues at the company after the 2005 merger which formed the business .\nsir john said when he joined the board his focus was on establishing good governance and addressing the legacy issues faced by the company .\nwhen i came to the chair in 2010 the business was dealing with the after - effects of both the 2005 merger which formed the business and the global financial crisis . in the last 3 and a 1 / 2 years we ' ve overseen work to stabilise the foundations of the business .\nwe ' ve fixed the balance sheet and invested in the operating systems , staff and infrastructure of the business . the business is now ready for its next phase of development and i think it ' s time for someone else to lead the board through this .\nnew chief executive , mark dewdney , praised the contribution sir john had made to the company .\nsir john is one of new zealand ' s most distinguished business leaders as illustrated by his induction into the business hall of fame earlier in the year ,\ndewdney said .\nsourced from our network of rural sales professionals , it provides a comprehensive review of the current state of the market .\nthe rural supplies store network consists of 94 stores supporting approximately 570 staff throughout new zealand servicing all farming and horticulture requirements . visit your local rural supplies store today .\nour nationwide retail store network carries a wide range of products from seed to agchem , dairy detergent to stock nutrition . we deal with leading suppliers to ensure our customers have access to market leading brands and products .\nagonline features a livestock quotes section that allows you to view listings of stock that is for sale , wanted to buy and any upcoming sales . this is essentially an electronic market board that brings buyers and sellers together , nationwide , every day for most classes of stock . what\u2019s more , you don\u2019t need to register and anyone can view this information .\nif you are interested in purchasing livestock at these auctions , you are welcome to attend in person or ask your livestock representative to bid on your behalf .\nif you have a significant line of stock to sell and think that the interest in the lots would warrant a specific date on the rural calendar , please discuss with your livestock representative .\nwe operate from liveweight selling centres and over 70 saleyards located throughout new zealand . with agonline you can browse the sales happening online and around the country with our saleyards schedule and results .\nat auction , buyers can elect to bid themselves or use the services of our livestock team to bid for them . if you would like to sell your stock through any of the saleyard auctions please get in touch with your local livestock representative who will talk you through the necessary steps .\nmost listings have supporting details e . g . photos , video , animal history and breed details\nsee our featured properties from our national team of expert locals , connecting people with property .\nwe wish to advise that our standardbred team have resigned from the company and left the business on 18 june , to pursue other opportunities .\nwe believe that it is important for you to know that it is business as usual at pgw and we can assure you that payments due from the recent sales will be made as scheduled .\nwe ask for your patience as we work through these unfortunate changes , and whilst we review the options of appropriately resourcing the business for the future .\nwe will provide a further update in due course but in the meantime if you require information on credit and payments please contact jonathan furness , credit manager 027 707 8928 .\nfor any general information please contact me directly on 021 - 526 - 747 or peter . moore @ urltoken\nlast year they also wrote off $ 321 million of book assets for goodwill going back to the supposed synergies that were going to accrue from the 2005 merger . those synergies never eventuated . the market capitalisation currently sits at a little over $ 300 million .\nthe part of the business with the most promise is the seeds business . the seeds division has particular strengths in winter active pasture species . this has provided a strong foundation for business development in south america . however , finding synergies in china \u2013 very much a goal of the governance team \u2013 is more challenging . this is because chinese agro - ecological conditions contrast greatly with those found in new zealand where the plants have been bred .\nkeith woodford is an independent consultant , based in new zealand , who works internationally on agri - food systems and rural development projects . he holds honorary positions as professor of agri - food systems at lincoln university , new zealand , and as senior research fellow at the contemporary china research centre at victoria university , wellington .\nthis entry was posted in agribusiness , the fairfax sst articles . bookmark the permalink .\nenter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email .\nprivacy & cookies : this site uses cookies . by continuing to use this website , you agree to their use . to find out more , including how to control cookies , see here : cookie policy\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 strict / / en\nurltoken\ns & p 500 index data : s & p 500 copyright \u00a9 2018 currency is displayed in nzd .\ninternational sites : australia canada china france germany hong kong italy the netherlands norway spain u . k . switzerland\nindependent . insightful . trusted . morningstar provides stock market analysis ; equity , mutual fund , and etf research , ratings , and picks ; portfolio tools ; and option , hedge fund , ira , 401k , and 529 plan research . our reliable data and analysis can help both experienced enthusiasts and newcomers . \u00a9 copyright morningstar , inc . all rights reserved . please read our terms of use and privacy policy . dow jones industrial average , s & p ; 500 , nasdaq , and morningstar index ( market barometer ) quotes are real - 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{"id": 54685, "summary": [{"text": "harley norman hotchkiss , cc aoe ( july 12 , 1927 \u2013 june 22 , 2011 ) was a canadian business and community leader who was best known for his contributions to health and sports development in canada .", "topic": 1}, {"text": "he was part of the consortium that brought the national hockey league 's atlanta flames to calgary in 1980 , and remained a part-owner until shortly before his death .", "topic": 27}, {"text": "for much of that time , he was the team 's governor , and hence the public face of the ownership group .", "topic": 27}, {"text": "he served as chairman of the board of the national hockey league between 1995 and 2007 , and was inducted into the hockey hall of fame as a builder in 2006 .", "topic": 18}, {"text": "a graduate of michigan state university in 1951 and a geologist by trade , hotchkiss moved to calgary in 1951 and began a long career in the oil and gas industry .", "topic": 22}, {"text": "he served as president of alcon petroleum into the 1960s , and started up his own companies , including sabre petroleum with long-time business partners byron and doc seaman .", "topic": 18}, {"text": "his peers remembered him as an \" icon \" in the industry .", "topic": 22}, {"text": "in 1980 , he joined with ralph t. scurfield , norman green , norman kwong and the seaman brothers to buy the flames and move them to calgary .", "topic": 0}, {"text": "a noted philanthropist , the university of calgary 's hotchkiss brain institute is named in honour of his contributions .", "topic": 36}, {"text": "he also supported hockey canada , investing in the growth of the sport across the country .", "topic": 39}, {"text": "he was named an officer of the order of canada in 1997 , elevated to companion in 2009 , and named to the alberta order of excellence in 1998 .", "topic": 36}, {"text": "in may 2012 , it was announced that a new neighbourhood in southeast calgary , hotchkiss , would be named after him .", "topic": 36}, {"text": "in 2009 , harley hotchkiss along with paul grescoe wrote a memoir titled \" hat trick - a life in the hockey rink , oil patch and community \" . ", "topic": 30}], "title": "harley hotchkiss", "paragraphs": ["harley hotchkiss can now add hockey hall of fame inductee to his numerous honours .\nharley hotchkiss , businessman , community leader , philanthropist ( born at tillsonburg , ont 12 jul 1927 ; died at calgary , alta 22 jun 2011 ) . harley hotchkiss was known as a\nbuilder .\nharley hotchkiss , former calgary flames part owner and calgary philanthropist has died at the age of 83 .\nharley hotchkiss is a business and community leader who has made great contributions to health and sports development in canada .\na war veteran and scholar , harley hotchkiss moved west to begin a business career marked with passion and success .\nstewart , j . . r . the canadian encyclopedia . ( 2012 ) . harley hotchkiss . retrieved july 9 , 2018 from urltoken\nstewart , j . . r . the canadian encyclopedia . ( 2012 ) . harley hotchkiss . retrieved july 9 , 2018 from urltoken\nj . d . m . stewart . 2012 . harley hotchkiss . the canadian encyclopedia urltoken ( accessed july 9 , 2018 ) .\nharley hotchkiss , 83 , passed away in his home on wednesday morning at 6 a . m . surrounded by family and friends .\nstewart , j . d . m . . 2012 . harley hotchkiss . the canadian encyclopedia urltoken ( accessed july 9 , 2018 ) .\nformer flames owner harley hotchkiss and calgary philanthropist was inducted into the hockey hall of fame in 2006 . ( frank gunn / canadian press )\nin 1997 , harley hotchkiss was appointed an officer of the order of canada . in 1998 , he was awarded the alberta order of excellence .\nin a special column , calgary flames president and ceo , ken king , reflects on original flames owner , harley hotchkiss , who passed away this week .\nj . d . m . stewart , r . the canadian encyclopedia . ( 2012 ) . harley hotchkiss . retrieved july 9 , 2018 , from urltoken\nthis is home , this is family , this is friends ,\nharley said .\nstewart , j . d . m . .\nharley hotchkiss .\nin the canadian encyclopedia . historica canada , 1985\u2014 . article published january 18 , 2012\nj . d . m . stewart .\nharley hotchkiss\nin the canadian encyclopedia . historica canada , 1985\u2013 . article published january 17 , 2012 . urltoken\nstewart , j . d . m . .\nharley hotchkiss\n. the canadian encyclopedia . toronto : historica canada , 2012 . web . 18 jan 2012 .\nstewart , j . d . m . .\nharley hotchkiss\n. the canadian encyclopedia . toronto : historica canada , 2012 . web . 18 jan 2012 .\nj . d . m . stewart\nharley hotchkiss\nthe canadian encyclopedia . eds . . toronto : historica canada , 2012 . web . 9 jul . 2018 .\na geologist and the president of several petroleum companies , hotchkiss chaired the national hockey league board of governors . the university of calgary ' s hotchkiss brain institute is named in recognition of the contributions from the hotchkiss family .\nthe hockey fraternity is less with the passing of harley , but far greater for having had him .\nharley hotchkiss , businessman , community leader , philanthropist ( born at tillsonburg , ont 12 jul 1927 ; died at calgary , alta 22 jun 2011 ) . harley hotchkiss was known as a\nbuilder .\nin calgary , where he made his home from the 1950s until his death , he is remembered for being a sincere , honourable , friendly , and family - oriented man .\nas a flames owner and board member harley was a partner ' s partner . hard to believe the group could have assembled more like - minded people . thorough and meticulous with the material harley always made a meaningful contribution .\nvery much so ,\nsaid harley , who particularly enjoys returning for a visit during the spring and fall .\npremier ed stelmach remembered hotchkiss as a great mentor in a statement released wednesday morning .\ni am deeply saddened by the loss of harley hotchkiss . he was a great mentor and counsel to me for many years , a man who consistently displayed qualities of integrity , grace and compassion . harley ' s handshake was a declaration of trust ; he was an honourable man , both wise and true .\nthe next morning , hotchkiss died at 83 after a long battle with prostate cancer .\nas one of several owners of the calgary flames ' franchise , harley hotchkiss is used to experiencing excellence , but when you delve further into his biography , you quickly realize how extraordinary his story truly is .\nhotchkiss had sold his flames shares , but last tuesday , bettman travelled to calgary and was supposed to be the surprise guest at a dinner honouring hotchkiss and his brain institute .\nto the hotchkiss family : on behalf of the todd / bain / rossi . . .\nhotchkiss was battling prostate cancer and died on wednesday , the team said on their website .\nthe owners of the calgary flames head home after their team ' s triumphant cup win in 1989 . pictured from left to right : harley hotchkiss , norman kwong , sonia scurfield , daryl seaman , byron seaman and norman green .\nbut he felt badly for hotchkiss as the business changed and players left for economic reasons .\nthose types of things really affected harley - because we had such a family atmosphere created by the flames ' owners . they really built something so solid that the fans of calgary could identify with and be a part of . harley was really responsible for that .\nas he travelled home to alberta that night , one of the governors , murray edwards , couldn ' t help thinking of harley hotchkiss , whose quiet determination made it all possible and who lay close to death at home in calgary .\nunder the ownership group of which harley is part , the flames have twice been recipients of the campbell bowl as western division champions , and captured the stanley cup in 1989 . hotchkiss also contributed significantly to the creation of the international hockey centre of excellence for hockey canada . besides serving as the nhl governor for the calgary flames , hotchkiss also sits on the board of the hockey hall of fame and is the long - serving chairman of the national hockey league ' s board of governors . amidst all the accolades , harley hotchkiss can now add one more - honoured member of the hockey hall of fame in the builder category .\nhotchkiss felt that one of the responsibilities of being successful was to give back to the community . in 2004 , the calgary brain institute became the hotchkiss brain institute in recognition of his support and contribution to health care and the neurosciences .\nhotchkiss was one of six calgary businessmen who bought and moved the nhl ' s atlanta flames hockey franchise to calgary in 1980 .\nit is unlikely the full scope of harley ' s commitment to the sport will ever be completely understood . he would be ok with that . but , you should know that his intellectual and material contributions are unparalleled , just as those of other original partners , doc and bj seaman , and his partners today . for instance , grassroots hockey owes a great debt to harley . many current nhl players got a start because of harley ' s contributions to hockey in canada . his only repayment is that we all share his passion for the game .\nborn in tillsonburg , ontario , hotchkiss earned a degree in geology from michigan state university after serving in the second world war . the bachelor of science degree spawned a career that has allowed hotchkiss to manage his own oil , gas , real estate and agricultural enterprises .\nhotchkiss grew up on a farm in the straffordville area , attending four years of high school in tillsonburg . at the time , the school had around 250 students , recalled hotchkiss , who reminisced about that experience with former classmates , touching on some of their shared teachers .\nwe started growing tobacco when i was nine years old , and i ' ve picked millions of tobacco leaves ,\nhotchkiss said .\nhotchkiss was too ill to attend the dinner , so instead , the commissioner spent 2 1 / 2 hours visiting with him . as hotchkiss had said a few days earlier :\nfriendships are meaningful and , when you ' re in trouble , they are particularly meaningful .\nbeyond harley ' s commitment to his family , he has also contributed time and significant resources to his adopted city , which may reflect an innate sense of responsibility born and fostered at home .\nin fact , the president journeyed down to ann arbor from calgary to woo young harley . they asked for a decision in a week - it took him a day to tell them he was coming .\nin 1957 , a texas oilman named t . boone pickens travelled north to examine the western canadian sedimentary basin , and ran into hotchkiss at cibc .\nflames ' president and ceo ken king described hotchkiss as distinguished .\nhe was just a real gentleman in the purest sense ,\nhe said .\nit may come back to my rural upbringing ,\nsaid hotchkiss , recalling a much - smaller community centred around family , school and church .\nharley was a great partner and a special gift to the hockey world , business , his community and most importantly his family . his life should be a benchmark for us all ,\nsaid edwards .\nhotchkiss , who served as chairman of the nhl ' s board of governors from 1995 to 2007 , sold his minority stake in the flames this season .\nwe hit it off right from the first ,\nsays pickens , now an energy tycoon with celebrity status . after hotchkiss went into business for himself ,\nwe made a lot of money together . pickens took his friend on quail - hunting expeditions and eventually contributed $ 25 - million to the hotchkiss brain institute .\nharley\u2019s accomplishments in the oil patch , in hockey and in the community made a tremendous difference in the lives of many people and i consider it a privilege to have known him and to have called him a friend .\ni realize at 82 that i ' m playing the 3 rd period . i enjoy the game and even though age brings some challenges , i have a few shifts left and i intend to play hard , like all of you , with a deep sense of appreciation . . . . . . . .\nharley hotchkiss , march 10 , 2010 , speech accepting chamber of commerce award .\nhotchkiss also played ball in tillsonburg during the 1943 season for a fellow favourite son , gerry livingston , who would load the entire team up in his automobile , which became a form of unofficial team bus . livingston gave hotchkiss a job for the sum of 35 cents an hour , hard , physical labour the latter was used to from his days on the farm . weekly board ran around $ 6 said hotchkiss , who spent a couple of months in tillsonburg prior to returning south for the tobacco harvest .\nharley\u2019s vision , his leadership , his integrity and his commitment to our game \u2013 particularly in canada \u2013 were key components in making hockey , and the national hockey league , as strong as they are today ,\nadded bettman .\nharley and rebecca raised their children in calgary and have spent 60 years there , but have maintained contact with family and friends - a number of whom were on hand wednesday - in an area they still consider home on some level .\nharley hotchkiss is also a member of the association of professional engineers , geologists and geophysicists of alberta , the canadian institute of mining and metallurgy and petroleum , the canadian society of petroleum geologists , the american association of geologists , the geological association of canada , the society of petroleum engineers of the american institute of metallurgical engineers , the calgary petroleum club , the ranchmen\u2019s club , and the griffiths island club .\nlegendary texas oil tycoon t . boone pickens , who first shared office space in calgary with hotchkiss in 1959 , issued a statement saying he has lost his best friend .\nmayor naheed nenshi spoke of hotchkiss and his impact on the city .\ni know that i speak for many calgarians when i say that mr . hotchkiss was a hero in our city - a great philanthropist and true calgarian . his influence will be felt for many generations whether it is in industry , sport , or health care .\na man of integrity , fairness and generosity , harley hotchkiss has made outstanding contributions to our nation . as a trustee and chair of the alberta heritage foundation for medical research , and as founding sponsor of the hotchkiss brain institute , this highly esteemed business leader and philanthropist has helped fund cutting - edge innovations in medical research and education . through his support , these organizations have developed internationally renowned programs and initiatives , notably in the fields of neuroscience and mental health research . mr . hotchkiss is also a champion of hockey . his wise counsel and diplomacy were the hallmarks of his mandate as board chair of the national hockey league , and he has been a long - time supporter of minor hockey in canada . this is a promotion within the order .\nhotchkiss served his country during world war ii as a member of the canadian merchant marine , returning home to both work in tobacco and eventually drive truck for a brother . coming out of hamilton one morning around 3 a . m . with a load of tobacco fertilizer , hotchkiss experienced an epiphany that would indirectly kick - start a meteoric rise .\nhe was a great mentor and counsel to me for many years , a man who consistently displayed qualities of integrity , grace and compassion . harley\u2019s handshake was a declaration of trust ; he was an honourable man , both wise and true .\nhotchkiss ( 3rd row , 5th from the left ) was instrumental in bringing the flames from atlanta to calgary in 1980 . nine years later , the team captured the stanley cup .\nhotchkiss was a key architect of the new nhl economics that made it possible for the league to return to winnipeg and ensured the survival of all six ( now seven ) canadian teams .\nhon . norman l . kwong , the former lieutenant governor of alberta , also sent their condolences to the hotchkiss family , remembering him as a warm , friendly , and generous person .\nbased in calgary , alberta where he has resided since beginning his working career , harley is a member of several professional societies in both canada and the united states relating to mineral and oil exploration . he has been named to the canadian petroleum hall of fame , the calgary business hall of fame and has been awarded honourary degrees from both his alma mater and from the university of calgary . harley also sits on the boards of several corporations , including the alberta heritage foundation for medical research and the foothills hospital board .\nhotchkiss would graduate from the university of michigan with high marks and a bachelor of science degree in geology . he headed west and would go on to a distinguished business career in western canada .\nthe economic troubles caused a rift in the flames ownership , and hotchkiss worked to rejuvenate the group , bringing in edwards and some new faces . but the economic situation remained dire , as teams in winnipeg and quebec city moved south . working with commissioner gary bettman , hotchkiss persuaded nhl owners to adopt a\ncurrency equalization program\nthat helped keep the flames viable until the dollar rose .\nmr . hotchkiss has worked as a geologist , manager , and president for several petroleum companies . he has also pursued business interests in oil and gas , real estate , agriculture and professional sports .\nby 1959 , hotchkiss was ready to run his own company , and found willing accomplices in a couple of savvy brothers , daryl ( doc ) and byron ( b . j . ) seaman .\njoe nieuwendyk , the dallas stars ' general manager , had begun his nhl career with the flames in 1987 and said hotchkiss treated every one on the team as the member of an extended family .\ni thought ' what the heck am i doing here ? '\nhe recalled with a smile . his wife rebecca was heading to nursing school , and in a way , harley wanted to keep up .\ni just decided i have to get an education .\nhotchkiss was inducted in 2006 into the hockey hall of fame under the builder category . in 2009 , he was promoted to a companion of the order of canada \u2014 the highest honour in the country .\nthey met for about 18 hours in chicago over a couple of days in january .\nthere was no rhetoric ,\nlinden recalls .\nit was harley speaking from his heart about his community , his team and his beliefs , and we were speaking from our side .\nhe just loved calgary . he loved calgary with all of his heart and that ' s why the flames were so important to him ,\nsaid paul grescoe , who helped hotchkiss write his memoirs .\nrather than focusing simply on what their father has achieved , the hotchkiss family ( as many as 34 get together for christmas ) first credits their dad with being a very ' down to earth ' person .\nharley norman hotchkiss was born in tillsonburg , ontario , in 1927 . after world war ii service in the canadian merchant marine from 1944 to 1945 , he graduated with high honours from michigan state university in 1951 with a bachelor of science degree in geology . the same institution awarded him an outstanding alumni award in 1989 and a distinguished hockey alumnus award in 1992 . he received an honorary doctor of laws degree from the university of calgary and was appointed an officer of the order of canada in 1998 .\nhis impressive life story and a resume of business success and community contribution which few can hope to equal is only the ' black and white ' , however says harley ' s son john , who represented he and his four siblings at the ceremony , spoking to the man behind the legend .\nan external view may have considered his background as ' dirt poor ' hotchkiss conceded , but he considered himself fortunate , noting he was never hungry or cold - except perhaps when staying out too long playing sports .\ni ' m so glad that i came to calgary a week ago to spend some time with harley . it was a visit that i will never forget . i was struck by his energy , his commitment to see various projects through , and his desire to celebrate life ,\npickens said .\nas well as being a community leader , hotchkiss was one of a group of original six investors who purchased the atlanta flames and moved them to calgary in 1980 , from which base the team would win the 1989 stanley cup .\nhotchkiss came to calgary at the best possible time - in the aftermath of the massive leduc oil strike , when all things were possible - although , he admitted later ,\ni didn ' t know that at the time .\nadmiration and respect were provided to the fourth line player as well as the team ' s star . and while the game has changed during harley ' s time in it , his approach didn ' t . today ' s players appreciated the sincerity in his manner and truly believed he deeply cared for them , one and all .\nhotchkiss died of cancer in 2011 . at the time of his death , prime minister stephen harper called him\na great canadian . as a hockey fan , i will forever be grateful for his role in bringing the flames to calgary .\nit was a great honour for us to come and him to receive this award ,\nconcluded rebecca , expressing thanks for the effort the community had gone to , and noting having harley recognized on a plaque in a community park is something their children and those who come after are grateful for .\nwe just are thrilled .\nharley was the consensus builder , the voice of reason in the whole process , and that ' s an untold story ,\nedwards said on the night of the new york vote .\nhe provided sober second thought . if we hadn ' t had that , winnipeg would not be coming back in and we would have lost other canadian teams .\nthe town ' s population was around 3 , 500 in his day said hotchkiss , who fondly recalled his time here while en route for wednesday ' s favourite son ceremony . heading into a town whose population signs indicate significant growth , he was impressed by positive change .\nin 1953 , hotchkiss joined the canadian imperial bank of commerce in the petroleum division . in 1959 , he formed his own company , alcon petroleum , and served as its president until 1967 . from 1976 until his death , he was self - employed and very successful in the oil and gas industry in alberta . in 2004 , he was inducted into the canadian petroleum hall of fame , which said at the time of his induction that hotchkiss had an\nunwavering and unselfish commitment to the oil industry , and to the community in general .\nmr . hotchkiss has also made great contributions to the health sector as a volunteer . at a time when alberta\u2019s health system was undergoing tremendous change , his leadership and dedication helped raise awareness of the many exciting health initiatives occurring in calgary , and focused attention on positive outcomes .\nhotchkiss was honoured with entry into the hockey hall of fame in the builder category . he is a member of the alberta order of excellence and received an honourary doctor of laws degree from the university of calgary and is also one of 165 companions of the order of canada .\nas well , flames alumni were never far from his memory . they weren ' t alumni to him ; it was as though they never left the team . they won the stanley cup , competed for championships , and fought hard to even make the playoffs in some years . he was as grateful for them today as when they played . harley never ever forgot their special contributions .\nit was mr . hotchkiss , the former nhl chairman and calgary flames co - owner , who had tirelessly fought for the survival of canadian nhl teams , and maintained dialogue with the players ' union during the dark days of a lockout that wiped out the 2004 - 2005 season .\nin a place where people boast about their charity , hotchkiss did it quietly , tenaciously , and with an easy charm . he hunted and fished with hockey heroes and plutocrats , but at heart he was the ontario farm boy who grew up idolizing syl apps and the toronto maple leafs .\ni went from maybe the most secure job in calgary to get right out in the cold water ,\nhotchkiss recalled .\ni had four young kids and no money . i ' ve often looked back and said ' how in the world did i do that ? '\nharley hotchkiss has played a major role in the development of professional and amateur sport in canada . in 1980 , he participated in purchasing the national hockey league franchise that became the calgary flames hockey club . this led to the development of the international hockey centre for excellence in calgary through a commitment of $ 5 million by the flames\u2019 owners . in conjunction with hockey canada and the canadian olympic team , the centre for excellence offers coaching clinics and videos , research in hockey development and sports injuries , and athletic scholarships to canadian universities . his long - standing services a chair of the national hockey league\u2019s board of governors , has made him a strong supporter of canadian nhl teams in smaller - market cities .\nhotchkiss was active in the national hockey league , serving as chairman of its board of governors from 1995 to 2007 . behind the scenes , he was rumoured to be a significant positive contributor during the most recent round of labour negotiations , representing the interests of canadian teams and by extension , fans .\nduring home games , he and becky were always planted firmly in their seats and never took their eyes off the game . he watched as fan , not as an owner . trips to the dressing room were rare . on special occasions or milestones , harley always made sure the player or players knew they were appreciated . his support was equally unwavering when times got tough . his practice was to support , never to criticize .\nthen came the bitter negotiations for a new players ' collective agreement , and a player lockout in the 2004 - 2005 season . as the two sides dug in , hotchkiss , as nhl chairman , was put in a room with trevor linden of the vancouver canucks , the head of the players ' association .\nin his capacity as a member of the nhl ' s board of governors , hotchkiss was widely known for his fairness and integrity . in the mid - 1990s , he was instrumental in convincing the nhl to adopt a\ncurrency equalization program\nto help struggling canadian franchises when the canadian dollar was extremely weak .\nin his book ,\nhat trick\n, harley used the hockey term to characterize and compartmentalize three of his four greatest passions - hockey , business and community . the fourth passion - and the most important to him - was family . this heartfelt subject was woven throughout nearly every page of his life story and every conversation . his immediate and extended family meant more than anything to him . he spoke lovingly and often about everyone in it .\nloyalty was a big part of the hotchkiss credo . during his six two - year terms as nhl chairman , he forged a friendship with bettman that saw the often embattled nhl commissioner call him once a week , even after he ' d stepped aside from his duties on the nhl board , to inquire after his health .\nhockey has long been a passion for the successful entrepreneur . a member of the michigan state hockey team while earning his degree , hotchkiss was part of the group that purchased the flames in 1980 and was instrumental in overseeing the construction of the pengrowth saddledome , built for the flames and also home to the 1988 winter olympics games .\nhotchkiss was recognized throughout his life for his significant contributions to society . in 1997 he was made an officer of the order of canada ( promoted to companion in 2009 ) and in 1998 he was awarded the alberta order of excellence . he was inducted into the hockey hall of fame in 2006 in the builder category . he received honorary degrees from michigan state and the university of calgary .\nwhile hotchkiss was an extremely successful investor in the oil and gas business , he was best known for his role as a part owner of the calgary flames of the national hockey league . in 1980 , he led a group of investors who purchased the atlanta flames and moved the club to calgary , where they flourished , winning the stanley cup in 1989 . he later sold his share of the club in 2009 .\nhe was generous in giving $ 15 million and more to things like the [ hotchkiss ] brain institute . he was generous in his time when he was so busy doing other things to become chairman of the nhl when it was going through a terrifically bad period . he was generous with all the money he put out with doc seaman for the flames when they had a whole , long stretch of bad years .\nsaid grescoe on wednesday .\nhotchkiss grew up on a dairy and tobacco farm in southwestern ontario . he served in the second world war in the canadian merchant marine ( 1944 - 45 ) and then went on to michigan state university , where he played for the school ' s hockey team and graduated with a bachelor of science degree in geology in 1951 . he immediately got a job with canadian superior energy and moved to calgary , where he began his long and distinguished career as a businessman and citizen .\ninformation identified as archived on the web is for reference , research or recordkeeping purposes . it has not been altered or updated after the date of archiving . web pages that are archived on the web are not subject to the government of canada web standards . as per the\nottawa\u2014her excellency the right honourable micha\u00eblle jean , governor general of canada , will preside over an order of canada investiture ceremony at rideau hall , on thursday , november 5 , 2009 , at 10 a . m . the governor general , who is chancellor and principal companion of the order , will bestow the honour on three companions , 11 officers and 21 members . the order of canada , our country\u2019s highest civilian honour , was created in 1967 during canada\u2019s centennial year , to recognize a lifetime of outstanding achievement , dedication to community and service to the nation . over the last 40 years , more than 5 000 people from all sectors of society have been invested into the order .\nmedia interested in covering this event and interviewing recipients are asked to contact the rideau hall press office . a media schedule for the investiture ceremony , the list of recipients with citations , and a backgrounder on the order are attached . media information : annabelle cloutier rideau hall press office 613 - 993 - 2569 urltoken urltoken\n9 : 15 a . m . : media arrive at rideau hall 10 a . m . : ceremony begins the governor general speaks the governor general presents the insignia ( members first , followed by officers and companions ) 11 : 30 a . m . : media interviews with recipients\nm . azhar ali khan , c . m . , o . ont . / ottawa , ont .\nh . wade maclauchlan , c . m . / west covehead , p . e . i .\nthe honourable herbert o . sparrow , c . m . / north battleford , sask .\nian vorres , c . m . / athens , greece and toronto , ont .\nmichael r . weir , c . m . , o . ont . / draper , ut , u . s . a . and bright\u2019s grove , ont .\ngail asper , o . c . , o . m . / winnipeg , man .\naa bronson , o . c . / new york , ny , u . s . a . and toronto , ont .\nbasil ( buzz ) hargrove , o . c . / mississauga , ont .\nthe honourable donald j . johnston , p . c . , o . c . / glen sutton , que .\nthe honourable frank mckenna , p . c . , o . c . , o . n . b . / cap - pel\u00e9 , n . b . and toronto , ont .\nraymond moriyama , c . c . , o . ont . / toronto , ont .\nm . azhar ali khan , c . m . , o . ont . ottawa , ontario member of the order of canada\nas a journalist and volunteer , azhar ali khan has dedicated his life to building bridges among canada\u2019s multi - ethnic and multi - faith communities . as a columnist and member of the ottawa citizen\u2019s editorial board , he wrote extensively about world affairs , raising awareness about international issues . he has also provided leadership and promoted unity as president of the ottawa muslim association and founder of the muslim coordinating council of the national capital region . in addition to serving as a judge on the immigration and refugee board , he provided valuable input to the commission on the citizens\u2019 forum on canada\u2019s future .\nfor more than three decades , gordon arnell has shown vision and leadership within the real estate industry and his community . chairman of the board of directors and a former president and chief executive officer of brookfield properties , he has been a mentor and role model for many young executives . he is equally well - known as a supporter of and contributor to many arts and educational institutions . over the years , the banff centre and the university of alberta have benefited from his dedication and support .\na leading medical researcher , michael baker has worked to further our understanding of cancer and to improve health care delivery in canada . he was instrumental in the creation of the university health network , in toronto , and helped it gain international recognition during his 16 years as its physician - in - chief . his clinical research has improved our understanding of leukemia and other cancers , and has led to modern treatments for these diseases . in addition , he helped create the leukemia research fund , served as president of the canadian cancer institute , and has volunteered in leadership roles with several other national health care organizations .\nrobert brown has contributed significantly to the development of the canadian aerospace industry . after holding several senior positions in the federal public service , he joined bombardier inc . , in 1987 . while he was president of bombardier aerospace\u2014and , subsequently , its chief executive officer\u2014the company became a leader in the regional jet and business aircraft markets and the third - largest civil aerospace company in the world . he is now president and chief executive officer of cae , a global leader in flight simulation technologies . also known for his community leadership , he has led fundraising campaigns for l\u2019universit\u00e9 de montr\u00e9al , mcgill university , the united way and the canadian cancer society .\ndinu bumbaru , c . m . montr\u00e9al , quebec member of the order of canada\ndinu bumbaru is a prominent leader in the promotion and protection of heritage , here at home and abroad . policy director at h\u00e9ritage montr\u00e9al , he is extremely committed to making citizens , as well as public and political authorities , aware of the importance of our historical , architectural , natural and cultural heritage . former secretary general of the international council on monuments and sites , he also travels all over the world as a consultant . he makes recommendations regarding the reconstruction and preservation of cities that have been destroyed or devastated by war or natural disasters . an architect by training , he is also associated with a number of organizations that focus on urban planning , built heritage and the environment .\ndouglas cole , c . m . port sydney , ontario member of the order of canada\ndouglas cole is a key figure in the development of jazz in canada . an impresario , he nurtured young artists and provided critical performance experience . with canada\u2019s longest - running jazz club , george\u2019s spaghetti house , which he opened in toronto , and later with other clubs , he gave musicians the opportunity to experiment and hone their craft in a live - music setting . he also invited established musicians from other countries to perform with them in order to help further their development . as a result , many of our jazz greats were able to build careers in canada . known for his love of music and for his generosity , he also helped young musicians with financial assistance to further their academic education .\na pre - eminent researcher in sociology and family issues , robert glossop has helped shape social policy and influence significant changes to canadian family law . his research has focused on helping canadians understand how changing social and economic realities have altered the dynamics and broadened the definition of the family . during his three - decade career with the vanier institute of the family , he positioned this organization as a leading source of information on the evolution of the family in canada . through his advocacy and active participation in over 20 committees and groups , including the national forum on family security and the canadian council on social development , he has shown a deep and continuing commitment to enriching the lives of canadians .\narlene hach\u00e9 dedicates her time and energy to the welfare of canada\u2019s northern citizens . one of the co - founders and executive director of the yellowknife women\u2019s society / centre for northern families , she has spearheaded numerous programs that address issues such as drug and alcohol abuse , education , unemployment and child rearing . a tireless champion of social justice and human rights , she has also fought to raise awareness of the needs of the poor and disenfranchised . as well , she has lent her leadership skills to local , territorial and national associations , including the society against family abuse and the canadian mental health association .\ndezs\u00f6 horv\u00e1th has enhanced canada\u2019s international reputation for academic excellence . now in his fifth term as dean of the schulich school of business at york university , he was pivotal in establishing the school\u2019s reputation as one of the leading educational institutions in the world . he pioneered north america\u2019s first international mba program and established strategic academic partnerships with leading management schools around the globe . named international dean of the year in 2004 by the academy of international business , he continues to provide vision and leadership to many of canada\u2019s future business leaders .\nfor more than 40 years , rudolph kriegler has been enhancing canada\u2019s competitiveness in the high - technology sector . he was internationally recognized for his early research in silicon technology in the 1970s . he later conceived and implemented groundbreaking research and development in high - speed optical communications at nortel , where he became fellow emeritus . over the years he mobilized multi - partner stake holders among canada\u2019s academic ranks , and was instrumental in the emergence of photonics research ontario and in the creation of the solid state optoelectronics consortium of canada .\na true \u201cdoctor without borders\u201d , john lewis has consistently worked to provide care for people at home and abroad . a family physician in newfoundland for more than 30 years , he established numerous community - based medical services in remote areas of his province . he has provided leadership and guidance to generations of medical students and physicians at memorial university , and helped create innovative training programs such as the family practice discipline . throughout his career , and even in retirement , he has undertaken numerous locums in remote clinics in newfoundland , as well as in several african nations .\nh . wade maclauchlan , c . m . west covehead , prince edward island member of the order of canada\nwade maclauchlan has had a lasting impact on post - secondary education and economic development in his province and region . as president of the university of prince edward island ( upei ) , he has been instrumental in expanding the university and in promoting social and economic advancement by developing links between academia and the community . under his leadership , upei has secured investments for innovative projects , including the establishment of the national research council\u2019s institute for nutrition and health . a renowned legal scholar , he has transferred his skills to bettering the broader community through his involvement with institutions such as the public policy forum , the atlantic provinces economic council and the association of universities and colleges of canada .\nmichael marrus is internationally renowned for his contributions to the study of modern european history . through his teachings and research , he has advanced scholarship on the history , causes and consequences of the holocaust . the author of several award - winning books , he was appointed a member of the international catholic - jewish historical commission to examine the role of the vatican during the holocaust . professor at the university of toronto , he was the inaugural holder of the chancellor rose and ray wolfe chair of holocaust studies .\na renowned trombonist and composer , ian mcdougall has had a distinguished career as a musician , bandleader and teacher . at home with both classical music and jazz , he has written compositions for symphony orchestras , chamber choirs , jazz bands and for special events such as the commonwealth games . highly regarded by his peers , he is a top - ranked studio musician , has served as leader of a variety of jazz groups , and has been principal trombone in numerous others . professor emeritus at the university of victoria , he was instrumental in developing a jazz program there . he is also an esteemed and dedicated mentor whose students now rank among the top trombonists and teachers in the country .\na respected authority on oral history and african history , james morrison has made lasting contributions to his province and to the field of historical research . he has had an enduring impact on nova scotia\u2019s multicultural heritage through his volunteer work with the pier 21 society and museum . there , he contributed to the development of educational programming and exhibitions , many of which are based on the stories of families and individuals who emigrated to canada , landing at pier 21 in the halifax port . he also developed the first canadian university course in oral history and has written many books chronicling nova scotia\u2019s history .\nvictor power has steadily served his community and the greater region of northern ontario for more than 40 years . as the longest - serving mayor of timmins , he spearheaded several successful initiatives to create new economic opportunities , including revitalizing the downtown core and founding the timmins economic development corporation . a vocal and active leader working on behalf of all northern ontarians , he served as president of the federation of northern ontario municipalities , and as chairman of the northeastern ontario mayors action group . he has also given generously of his time to several community organizations , including the timmins district hospital foundation .\nthe honourable herbert o . sparrow , c . m . north battleford , saskatchewan member of the order of canada\nherbert sparrow has made lasting contributions to farming in canada and to his hometown of north battleford . a senator for 37 years , he was responsible for the publication of soil at risk : canada\u2019s eroding future . this highly influential report led to significant changes in farming practices in canada and abroad , and serves as a model for sustainable agriculture . a farmer and businessman , he is also actively involved in his community , and has undertaken numerous projects aimed at battling hunger and poverty , and helping persons with disabilities . among his many initiatives , he founded a school for children with special needs , as well as a successful school lunch program , helping to ensure the well - being of youth in his community .\nian vorres , c . m . athens , greece and toronto , ontario member of the order of canada\nian vorres has long been a prominent figure in bilateral relations between canada and greece , as well as a patron of the arts . a former art critic for the hamilton spectator , he organized the first major exhibition of byzantine art in canada . he is the creator and president of the vorres museum of contemporary greek art and folk art , an important cultural centre in greece . the first canadian citizen to be elected mayor of a town in greece , he is also the former president of the hellenic canadian association and a former board member of the canadian mediterranean institute . as well , to encourage young people to pursue academic studies in greece , he has founded fellowships at queen\u2019s university and at the university of toronto . the governor general invested mr . ian vorres into the order of canada at a ceremony in athens , during her recent state visit to the hellenic republic .\na highly successful consulting engineer , henry wakabayashi has devoted 50 years to infrastructure improvements throughout british columbia and beyond . founder of pacific liaicon ltd . , he has helmed many major projects such as the vancouver sky train , the expansion of the vancouver international airport and the metro vancouver drinking water treatment program . more recently , he has been involved with the expansion of the vancouver convention and exhibition centre , and has provided senior advisory services to the vancouver organizing committee for the 2010 olympic and paralympic games . he is also active within british columbia\u2019s japanese community , fostering canadian - japanese cultural exchange through the momiji garden project and the nikkei heritage centre .\nwilliam wall is a dedicated and compassionate physician whose surgical and clinical proficiency have benefited many canadians with end - stage organ disease . professor of surgery at the university of western ontario , he established canada\u2019s first liver transplant program at the london health sciences centre , where he is director of the multi - organ transplant program . in this role , he has promoted excellence in research and patient care , as well as public awareness and support for organ donation . widely respected by his peers , he served as president of the international liver transplantation society .\nmichael r . weir , c . m . , o . ont . draper , utah , u . s . a . and bright\u2019s grove , ontario member of the order of canada\nas one of our country\u2019s most successful golfers , mike weir has been a goodwill ambassador for canada and a role model for the sport . since turning professional in 1992 , he has won several major tournaments and was the first canadian to win the prestigious masters in 2003 . his charitable activities are as notable as his golfing accomplishments . despite his busy schedule , he has been steadfast in his commitment to raising awareness of , and funds for , a number of children\u2019s causes over the years . in 2004 , he established the mike weir foundation to assist children in need .\ngail asper , o . c . , o . m . winnipeg , manitoba officer of the order of canada\ngail asper infuses every community - building enterprise she undertakes with vision , determination and enthusiasm . a renowned volunteer , arts advocate and fundraiser , she has made outstanding contributions to cultural and charitable organizations at the local , provincial and national levels . she holds positions as a director of canwest global communications and president of the canwest global foundation as well as being the president of the asper foundation . it is in that capacity that she has tirelessly championed the establishment of the canadian human rights museum , which will showcase our nation\u2019s commitment to recognizing , promoting and celebrating human rights .\nthe david chadwick smith chair in economics at queen\u2019s university , robin boadway is one of canada\u2019s leading public finance economists . for over 30 years , he has had a significant impact on public policy in canada through his research and writings dealing with federal transfer payments and the federal equalization program . widely sought after for his expertise , he has advised federal and provincial government bodies and has conducted research on behalf of international organizations such as the world bank , the organization for economic co - operation and development , and the royal commission on the economic union .\naa bronson , o . c . new york , new york , u . s . a . and toronto , ontario officer of the order of canada\ncanadian contemporary art has been greatly enriched by the avant - garde , satirical and provocative works of aa bronson . as a member of the internationally renowned trio , general idea , and as a solo artist , he has challenged and moved us with a body of work that ranges from critiques of popular culture to pieces on hiv / aids and healing . for decades , he has influenced generations of artists around the world , and is highly regarded for his contributions as an arts writer , editor and curator , and as co - founder of the artist - run centre , art metropole , in toronto .\na respected leader in the aboriginal community , victor buffalo played an instrumental role in the samson cree nation becoming the first aboriginal nation in canada to gain control of its natural resource revenues . he then took the lead in establishing peace hills trust , the first and largest aboriginal - owned financial institution in canada , which helps to ensure financial stability and support for future generations of samson cree . through his involvement in a variety of organizations , notably the national aboriginal economic development board and the aboriginal program at the banff centre for management , he has greatly contributed to the social and economic development of his community ."]}
{"id": 54688, "summary": [{"text": "globo plc provides enterprise mobility management ( emm ) and mobile application development ( madp ) software and services .", "topic": 3}, {"text": "globo is listed on the london stock exchange 's aim market ( gbo : ln ) \" share price information \" .", "topic": 24}, {"text": "retrieved 27 january 2015 .", "topic": 4}, {"text": "globo acquired notify technology in october 2013 , adding mobile device management ( mdm ) capabilities to its emm product offering and expanding its operations in the usa .", "topic": 35}, {"text": "in june 2014 , globo acquired sourcebits , a designer and developer of apps .", "topic": 20}, {"text": "on 23 october 2015 , trading in globo shares was suspended .", "topic": 24}, {"text": "on 26 october , ceo konstantinos papadimitrakopoulos and cfo dimitris gryparis resigned , having informed the board of directors about \" certain matters regarding the falsification of data and misrepresentation of the company 's financial situation \" .", "topic": 18}, {"text": "globo stated that they would appoint an independent forensic accounting team to investigate allegations raised by quintessential capital management , an american hedge fund .", "topic": 39}, {"text": "on 22 october , papadimitrakopoulos sold 42 million shares .", "topic": 31}, {"text": "zero hedge noted that these events showed that \" the company was a pure fraud as so many short sellers had claimed in the past \" . ", "topic": 21}], "title": "globo plc", "paragraphs": ["globo plc is a global provider of complete enterprise mobility solutions and saas . our\nglobo plc - notice of move from administration to dissolution ( form 2 . 35b )\none of the mobility vendors that i spent time with last month at mobile world congress was globo plc .\nlondon ( alliance news ) - globo plc tuesday said its performance in the first half of 2015 was . . .\namong value investors , globo plc , a uk listed mobile phone software company is no stranger . almost any screener will have globo as one of the top investments .\nthe consolidated financial statements (\nthe financial statements\n) of globo plc (\nthe company\n) consists of the following companies : globo plc , profitel communications s . a . , globo mobile s . a . , globo it and telecom services srl , reach further communications limited , globo holdings ltd , gmip limited , globo services ( cy ) ltd , globo emea holdings limited , globo mobile technologies international fz - llp , globo international llc , globo us holdings llc , globo mobile inc (\nthe group\n) . globo technologies s . a . was consolidated until its disposal on 3 december 2012 .\nthe consolidated financial statements (\nthe financial statements\n) of globo plc (\nthe company\n) consists of the following companies : globo plc , profitel communications s . a . , globo mobile s . a . , reach further communications limited , globo holdings ltd , gmip limited , globo services ( cy ) ltd , globo emea holdings limited , globo mobile technologies international fz - llc , globo international llc , globo us holdings llc , globo mobile inc . , globo mobile technologies inc . (\nthe group\n) , sourcebits inc . , gmip ltd . jersey , globo mobile software services ltd , sourcebits pbvt limited .\nthis is operated by a business or businesses owned by informa plc and all copyright resides with them . informa plc ' s registered office is 5 howick place , london sw1p 1wg . registered in england and wales . number 8860726 .\n( reuters ) - british mobile technology firm globo plc said on monday its chief executive and chief financial officer had resigned after they disclosed financial irregularities at the company .\nennismore fund management have held a short position in globo plc for over a year now , so it is interesting that a high conviction small cap fund with an outstanding investment track record is , along with goldman sachs , inflection and global asset management now appearing on globo plc\u2019s shareholder register \u2013 collectively they have built new positions totalling nearly 45m shares .\nour relationship with barclays bank plc and east west united bank luxembourg remains strong , providing us access to additional capital should it be needed .\nas for me , value investing is foremost about protecting the downside , globe plc is not something i am interested in as a potential investment and not worth additional analysis .\nglobo plc ( lse - aim : gbo ) , the international provider of enterprise mobility management ( emm ) , mobile solutions and software as a service ( saas ) , announces preliminary unaudited results for the year ended 31 december 2014 .\nlondon ( alliance news ) - globo plc tuesday said its performance in the first half of 2015 was ahead of market expectations , and it expects the successes it saw in the first half to continue throughout the remainder of the year .\n. services are deployed on - premise hosted on customers ' infrastructure ; globo also offers hosting services and support services . globo ' s\nglobo plc ( lse - aim : gbo / otcqx : gobpy ) , the international provider of enterprise mobility management ( emm ) , mobile solutions and software as a service ( saas ) , notes the significant move in its share price since 22 july 2015 . globo is not aware of any material reason for the decline in its share price .\ninforma uk limited is a company registered in england and wales with company number 1072954 whose registered office is 5 howick place , london , sw1p 1wg . vat gb365462636 . informa uk limited is part of informa plc .\ntrading in globo\u2019s shares were suspended on friday at the request of the company .\nin 2014 globo invested \u20ac23 . 5 million in research and development ( 2013 :\nglobo enables fips 140 - 2 on all apps built with go ! . . .\nglobo buys sourcebits in push for u . s . mobile app development market \u2013 techcrunch\nmbs is a division within globo , which provides\napp development lifecycle services\n.\nwhile it is true that investing in the stock market naturally involves unknown risks , no one that allocates his or her capital in a business should worry that the financial fundamentals of that business are not trustworthy . the reported accounts should serve as the most trustworthy source to conduct the company valuation . however , the past cannot be changed \u2013 we made the mistake of investing in globo plc . what can we do now ? we can learn from our mistake . this article looks at the \u2018symptoms\u2019 that set the alarm across the capital markets that globo plc is a fraudulent company . the signs are presented in an objective manner and are not tailored after globo\u2019s situation because they can serve as the basis for uncovering fraud in other industries , markets or jurisdictions .\nprior to the share suspension , globo had a market capitalisation of gbp105 . 6 million .\nglobo said it had asked for further information on the timing and nature of the sales .\nfully - integrated as part of globo ' s mobility business solutions ( mbs ) division .\nshares in globo were up 3 . 7 % at 49 . 00 pence tuesday morning .\nglobo plc is an international leader and technology innovator delivering mobile , s . a . as and telecom software products and services . globo has established itself as one of the market leaders in the ict market , offering a wide range of products and services to the corporate , public and consumer market . the group operates internationally through subsidiaries and offices in us , uk , europe , middle east and south east asia . for more information visit the company ' s website at\nglobo go ! enterprise is bringing together mobile apps , mdm , and an app - development platform .\nin 2014 , globo expanded its distribution and reseller partnerships , providing access to more than 50 countries .\ncostis papadimitrakopoulos founded globo plc in 1997 out of a small office in athens , greece . costis has followed an unconventional career path for a tech entrepreneur . costis initiated his career as a professional windsurfer . he then joined his family business , a food processing company . this experience apparently involved plenty of travel abroad , especially in eastern europe , where costis claimed he formed many business contacts which , as we will see later , might play a part in the subsequent globo affair . following his family business experience , he then completed a degree in electrical engineering and subsequently started globo .\nat a first glance , globo plc looks like a highly profitable , strong growing and incredible cheap software company suffering only from overall bad sentiment against anything which is related to greece . a second short look however shows clearly that there are a lot of issues in their accounts ( capitalization of expenses , revenue recognition ) which in my opinion already raises a couple of red flags .\nestablished us presence through acquisition in february 2012 of dialect technologies inc . ( renamed globo mobile inc . )\nholding of 49 per cent of globo technologies s . a but does not exercise operating or financial control .\nin globo\u2019s case , one part of the explanation is pretty easy : globo started out as a greek company , is run and owned by greeks and still does ( some ) business in greece . so the recent mayhem in greece has clearly taken its toll on globo\u2019s stock price as we can see in the stock price chart :\nu . s . hedge fund quintessential capital management had raised questions last week about globo\u2019s revenue model and finances .\nglobo\u2019s industry recognition continues , with the announcement on 27 july 2015 of our inclusion in the gartner madp magic quadrant , making globo the only pure - play mobility vendor globally in both magic quadrants ( emm and madp ) .\n. these services are mainly hosted by our clients ' own infrastructure ; globo also offers hosting and support services .\nin a nutshell , we are of the view that globo plc is massively overstating its revenue and profit by generating fictitious sales invoices from shell companies created and controlled by globo to pose as legitimate clients . in order to justify the resulting cash shortfall , other shell companies pose as suppliers to globo and generate fictitious expenses , part of which are then capitalized . the results of our investigation suggest that the company relies on its fabricated financial statements to issue shares and to secure credit to cover its ongoing expenses and to finance the acquisition of legitimate businesses , in the hope of diluting the\nfraudulent\npart of its business and eventually listing itself on the nasdaq .\nglobo to move headquarters to silicon valley from greece in bid for u . s . market ( and better weather )\nwiplus consists of a fully managed service provided to hotels , airports , marinas and similar locations with globo receiving revenue from venue owners . globo has continued to invest in expanding this product offering and is now well positioned to accelerate growth .\nin 2014 , globo delivered a strong financial performance with substantial growth in revenue , profitability and positive free cash flow .\nglobo ' s industry recognition continues , with the announcement on 27 july 2015 of our inclusion in the gartner madp magic quadrant , making globo the only pure - play mobility vendor globally in both magic quadrants ( emm and madp ) .\nin 2012 , globo sold 51 % worth of globo technologies ( gt ) , a subsidiary engaging in software development and distribution , to globo\u2019s management . although the consideration was about $ 15m , the terms of payment were unusual and one of the net effects of the disposal was to effectively decrease the amount of trade receivable on globo\u2019s balance sheet . this is because at less than 50 % gt assets , including receivables , get consolidated and treated as a long - term investment .\nfollowing the report , globo ' s stock initially dipped , but after several denials by management promptly regained its previous highs .\nglobo , a greek company that makes enterprise mobility products , is reversing the normal migration pattern of silicon valley technology companies .\nduring 2012 globo participated in industry analyst events held by gartner , forrester and others , and in major industry events including the gsma world mobile congress in barcelona , ctia in new orleans and san diego , and infocom . this has raised globo ' s profile significantly amongst industry players . for example , recently globo ' s name has been included in the following reports :\nthis worldwide industry recognition is having a significant positive impact on globo ' s business development activities and efforts to win customers .\nduring 2012 , globo delivered a strong financial performance with substantial growth in revenue , strong profitability and positive operating cash flow .\nin response to the rapidly changing demands of our target market globo has developed a unique position in the mobile enterprise space .\nglobo denied on friday all allegations made by the hedge fund and called an emergency board meeting on saturday to discuss the allegations .\ni have no doubt that globo apps exists . but i still feel uncomfortable with their official numbers for users and earned returns .\nwe are confident that 2013 will be another excellent year for globo when we will further increase our international market presence and recognition .\nglobo has several business lines with different end customers which vary in nature and terms of payment . the main business lines are :\none of the mobility vendors that i spent time with last month at mobile world congress was globo plc . they don\u2019t have have a very big profile in the space right now , but they\u2019re busy bringing together all the components to become a full - featured player in the emm space , including their own mam and productivity apps , an app development platform , and mdm from their acquisition of notify technology . with all these parts coming together , it\u2019s definitely worth taking a closer look .\nthe recent storm caused by the aim listed globo plc ( lon : gbo ) , the mobility enterprise developer and provider which is investigated for market abuse , accounts falsification and insider dealing does not come without important lessons for all its shareholders and other market participants that look for exciting opportunities . the company is currently under investigation by the financial conduct authority , the serious fraud office and the city of london police , according to investors chronicle ( 30 october \u2013 5 november 2015 issue ) .\n, a mobile backend service which simplifies connectivity with third - party systems , and enables management of deployed mobile apps . globo believes that\nat globo ' s last quoted price before suspension of 29 . 45 pence , the share sale would amount to gbp11 . 9 million .\nthroughout 2012 and so far in the current year , globo has continued to develop its portfolio of products and services , focusing on its mobile business and international expansion . we have continued to benefit from healthy demand and to push globo ' s expansion into new markets throughout the world .\ntime will tell who has made the better call and it is of course conceivable that both could make money from their respective positions albeit over different timeframes \u2013 however , my money is on forum , as their long term investment track record is simply in a different league \u2013 and unlike ennismore , they have actually spent a week with the globo plc management , senior staff , sales people in the field , customers and major suppliers , as part of the extensive due diligence they do on the relatively small number of investments they make .\nglobo to move headquarters to silicon valley from greece in bid for u . s . market ( and better weather ) - silicon valley business journal\nthey say of globo : \u201cglobo is using cash flow from a mature business to build up a new business in a high - growth category . we feel we have paid for the mature business and get the optionality of success in the new business \u2013 or a take - out \u2013 for free\u201d\ni am sure if you ask globo , they have a good answer . as far as i know the say that they sell \u201cdirect\u201d whatever that means\u2026\nglobo plc is a global provider of complete enterprise mobility solutions and saas . our go ! enterprise ( emm ) and go ! appzone ( madp ) offerings help businesses expand their engagement with employees and customers through the mobile channel via a secure and extensible environment that runs on all smart devices . the group operates internationally through subsidiaries and offices in u . s . , u . k . , europe , middle east and south east asia . globo was included in the 2014 gartner enterprise mobility management magic quadrant report , in ovum ' s 2014 - 15 decision matrix for emm solutions and in idc ' s january 2015 report on mobile enterprise application development platforms . for more information visit www . globoplc . com .\nthis bolt - on acquisition is in line with globo ' s strategic objective to build its presence in the enterprise mobility market , and will accelerate its progress as a mobile application development platform (\nmadp\n) provider . since then , sourcebits has become part of globo ' s mobility business services division (\nmbs\n) , providing substantial resources that allows globo to expand its offerings faster and to a broader marketplace , particularly the united states . sourcebits ' scale provides globo with more powerful and compelling assets to compete for new clients and develop custom mobile applications with its flagship go ! enterprise platform .\nthese features have been part of go ! enterprise from the beginning , and most recently globo announced go ! appzone studio , a new wysiwyg development tool .\nresearch suggests ennismore have what can only be politely described as mixed success in their shorting strategies and their position in globo should be seen in this context .\nfollowing an excellent financial performance last year , in 2013 globo is well positioned to accelerate its growth and development in all areas of the international mobile business .\nnotes the significant move in its share price since 22 july 2015 . globo is not aware of any material reason for the decline in its share price .\n- - in september 2014 globo was included in ovum ' s 2014 - 15 decision matrix for emm solutions . ovum noted that ;\nglobo offers a well - rounded , end - to - end emm solution , and is one of very few vendors to offer five out of six of our defined components .\nglobo said on monday that would appoint an independent forensic accounting team to investigate qcm\u2019s claims and had suspended chief operating officer gerasimos bonanos pending the outcome of the investigation .\nand will also be accessible via a live conference call , dial - in no . : + 44 ( 0 ) 20 3059 8125 , conference id : globo .\nthe ongoing repayment schedule for the acquisition of the 51 % of globo technologies shares , undertaken from the management team of globo technologies s . a . , is on track with all instalments having been collected as per the schedule . for 2015 we expect to receive \u20ac3 . 0 million plus interest as part of the payment schedule .\nthe ongoing repayment schedule for the acquisition of the 51 % of globo technologies shares , undertaken from the management team of globo technologies s . a . , is on track with all instalments having been collected as per the schedule . for 2015 we expect to receive eur3 . 0 million plus interest as part of the payment schedule .\nlast october globo expanded into mobile device management by acquiring notify technology for $ 5 million . notify\u2019s products included basic mdm and notifysync , software for syncing older blackberry devices directly to any exchange activesync - based email server without getting blackberry enterprise server involved . globo is currently in the process of integrating mdm into the go ! enterprise suite .\nglobo said ceo konstantinos papadimitrakopoulos and cfo dimitris gryparis had brought to the attention of directors \u201ccertain matters regarding the falsification of data and misrepresentation of the company\u2019s financial situation . \u201d\nglobo is a greek software company with two main product categories : text - based services that make web content such as social networks available for feature phone users , and a remote access product that employees can operate using their own personal smartphone or tablet ( in the first half of 2013 these two products accounted for nearly 90 % of globo\u2019s revenue ) .\nit is good for globo to be a challanger in the madp quadrant after not been mentioned previously . on the other hand , there are 5 leaders and 2 challangers ahead .\nour acquisition of dialect technologies inc . ( recently renamed globo mobile inc . ) has been successful in all respects . today it operates as the us operations and sales arm for\nfollowing its us acquisitions , globo\u2019s ceo has moved to palo alto in order to lead globo\u2019s expansion in the united states , although the company\u2019s headquarters remain in athens . in june 2015 globo attempted to raise $ 180m on the high yield bond market . 6 the move raised many eyebrows in the investment community7 since these bonds would be issued at a very high interest rate . according to its financial statements , globo sits on $ 104 of cash ( though most of it held in banks with speculative credit ratings ) and it is unclear why it would be willing to pay a 8 % + interest rate while having cash sitting unused in the bank . the bond issue was first reduced to $ 120m and then suspended altogether because it failed to generate sufficient interest from perspective buyers . according to our research , prior to their attempt to issue junk debt , globo tried unsuccessfully to raise a senior secured loan of $ 120m from a large global investment management firm . t he apparent inability of globo to pass serious creditor due diligence lately should be seen with concern .\nusually for me the next step is to look into the last annual report in order to get an \u201cunprejudiced\u201d view of the company . globo\u2019s 2014 report came out 4 weeks ago .\nmillion ) , excluding the impact of the sourcebits acquisition . this is the third consecutive year in which globo has generated positive free cash flow whilst maintaining strong revenue growth . cash conversion\nglobo , an enterprise mobile messaging and device management and application development software developer traded on the london stock exchange\u2019s small - cap aim market , has bought the mobile application development service sourcebits .\nif this would be the only explanation , then globo would be very interesting . getting a stock for cheap because sentiment is bad , i mean that\u2019s what value investing is all about .\naccording to people more familiar with globo , this is due to the fact that they get \u201cresearch tax credits\u201d in cyprus . which i find strange as they talk about r & d \u201cin ohio us , greece and bangalore\u201d . no wonder that the greek and cyprus governemnt has revenue problems\u2026 . anyway , i would find it quite aggressive to assume that globo will continue not to pay any taxes in the future . one should also take into account the possibility that the tax collectors at some point in time actually do not aggree with globo and then globo will have to pay past taxes . i don\u2019t know about other countires , but in germany for instance this can hit you until 10 years after a business year if they do a special audit .\ni think it is not a coincidence that they released it after the bond flopped . with the bond , globo could have continued for some time , now the \u201cendgame\u201d is prettty close .\nand no , i don\u2019t need to contact the company . i rather spend my time on better companies . there are just too many issues with globo to make them interesting for me ,\nactually , the majority of their cash reserves lie within their greek subsidiary globo mobile s . a . ( according to their annual report 2014 \u2013 you can check it up at urltoken ) . this does not mean that the money can not be in a cyprus bank \u2013 i just wanted to let you know which legal entity of globo claims to have the cash reserves .\nglobo offers services under the s . a . a . s model to several customers . these services include hosting , disaster recovery , telecom services , sms , wi - fi etc .\n- - in june 2014 globo was the only new vendor added , amongst the fourteen included in gartner ' s new magic quadrant for emm report . globo was positioned furthest on the\ncompleteness of vision\naxis within the\nniche players\nquadrant , and recognised for the ability to augment device management ( emm solutions ) with provision for mobile application development ( madp )\ni\u2019m not the right person to comment on how globo\u2019s mobile app development platform compares to others , but we can look at how the whole go ! enterprise suite fits in the emm space .\nthe acquisition in february 2012 of dialect technologies inc . ( recently renamed globo mobile inc . ) has been successful in all respects . today it operates as the us operations and sales arm of\nduring 2012 globo achieved significant growth at the same time as securing our position as a leading provider of enterprise and consumer mobility solutions . we succeeded in growing both our consumer mobile solutions offering and\nare now being offered in 30 countries in europe , africa , latin america , north america , asia and the middle east . globo receives a fixed service fee per month per active user .\naddition of fips 140 - 2 validated encryption , which has been added to the entire globo solution suite . globo achieved the validation of its cryptographic modules from national institute of standards and technology ( nist ) cryptographic module validation program ( cmvp ) as per federal information processing standards ( fips ) 140 - 2 security standard for cryptographic modules . this addition is an important milestone for globo ' s strategy for expansion in united states as it can compete more effectively for customers in highly - regulated markets such as government , finance and healthcare , which demand the highest level of validated encryption\nthe us is by far the largest and most important enterprise mobility market \u2013 for globo to become a leading player in the quickly evolving and fast growing emm and madp sectors it was considered essential by the ceo to successfully enter this market \u2013 he quickly validated this decision \u2013 us revenue growth is up over 300 % in a year and this market is already globo\u2019s second largest by revenue .\n- - addition of fips 140 - 2 validated encryption , which has been added to the entire globo solution suite . globo achieved the validation of its cryptographic modules from national institute of standards and technology ( nist ) cryptographic module validation program ( cmvp ) as per federal information processing standards ( fips ) 140 - 2 security standard for cryptographic modules . this addition is an important milestone for globo ' s strategy for expansion in united states as it can compete more effectively for customers in highly - regulated markets such as government , finance and healthcare , which demand the highest level of validated encryption\nglobo has been under short attack by ennismore for around 2 years , during which time they will have been increasingly erring on the side of caution by conserving cash to prevent an intensification of the attack .\nduring 2012 , globo achieved excellent growth resulting in record revenues and profits with mobile applications driving the group ' s international expansion , where it is experiencing strong demand in both the consumer and enterprise sectors .\nstill it remains strange that there are quite few independent homepages and users talking and discussing about their experiences or only their problems with globo software . for airwatch mdm eg . there is much more to find .\nduring the past three years , globo has transformed itself from a european software company into a leader in one of the most promising technology markets , combining mobile enterprise solutions , enterprise mobility management and applications development .\n- - mobility business solutions ( mbs ) : globo also undertakes bespoke projects for clients such as the development of custom branded apps for use internally within a corporation or externally for the customer ' s clients .\n. ovum noted that ;\nglobo offers a well - rounded , end - to - end emm solution , and is one of very few vendors to offer five out of six of our defined components .\nif globo turns out to be a actual great company and continues to grow like crazy then the upside is of course there . on the other hand , for me value investing is mostly about protecting the downside . and in a case like globo , the downside case for globo is clearly there . i do not want to own companies where the chance of a total loss is relatively high . my \u201cstyle\u201d of investing works better with very boring companies where in the worst case i don\u2019t loose much . there is a sometimes invisible line between investing and speculating , but for my this line is crossed if i cannot trust the accounts of a company .\nwhen the report emerged globo ' s ceo promptly refuted\nall allegations\nmade in the report , and requested its shares be suspended from trading in order to give it more time to provide a more detailed response .\non december 2012 , the group sold the greek e - business operating entity , globo technologies s . a . , to management for a consideration of \u20ac11 . 2 million plus interest . the consideration is receivable in installments\n( identity services engine ) , a system which monitors the status of mobile devices to enforce appropriate network access policies . overall , this enables globo to offer an added layer of security , control and compliance to enterprise it\nover the years globo showed an impressive sequence of increasing sales and profits ( albeit with increasingly negative free cash flows ) and was active in m & a transactions , both as a buyer and as a seller . in 2013 and 2014 it acquired notify and sourcebits , two california - based mobile software companies for $ 5m and $ 12m respectively . each transaction was performed at a valuation of 1x sales so globo acquired $ 17m worth of sales .\nadditionally , i don\u2019t know why they do not appear for you , but there are some reviews for the go ! enterprise app ( urltoken ) , but the positive ones are mainly from globo employes anyway ( lol ) .\nfor the period until 3 december 2012 being the date the group divested 51 per cent its greek subsidiary , globo technologies s . a . recorded revenue of \u20ac12 . 1 million via several projects , principally from private sector clients . since the divestment of globo technologies s . a . , the group has ceased to operate in e - business software products and services but expects to benefit from future profits through its ongoing 49 per cent share of this associate .\nduring 2014 , globo has received market recognition from global analysts following the mobile technology sector and is now well - positioned within the top players in a multi - billion dollar industry which is set to grow over the coming years .\nall in all , globo likes dropping names regarding customers ( e . g . coca cola / us army etc . ) , but if you look for hard facts you will only find about three \u201cbig\u201d customers which can actually be verified as customers ( e . g . oracle , milton keynes , nsw australia ) . then they still have like 10 smaller companies ( mostly greek actually ) , where you can actually find some information about the connection to globo .\nglobo first entered the emm space in 2011 with a product called go ! enterprise . ( they\u2019ve actually been around since the late 90s , though , with other telecom products as well as messaging and social applications for feature phones . )\nchief operating officer gerasimos bonanos was also suspended , as the company - now without any leadership -\ninvestigates further\nit said monday in a statement . globo told its lawyers to report the matter to authorities and its principle bankers .\nservices are offered on a white label basis with an emerging markets emphasis . for these services globo receives a fixed service fee per active user on a monthly basis . in 2014 revenue in this segment increased by 10 . 6 % to\nduring 2014 globo acquired the services division of sourcebits inc . , (\nsourcebits\n) , a developer of mobile applications and proprietary products for enterprise customers , for a cash consideration of us $ 12 . 2 million ( \u20ac9 . 1 million ) . the acquisition agreement was signed on 27 june 2014 with a completion date of 27 july 2014 through existing companies sourcebits inc and sourcebits pbvt limited which are now fully owned subsidiary companies ( 100 % ) within the globo group\nduring 2014 globo acquired the services division of sourcebits inc . , (\nsourcebits\n) , a developer of mobile applications and proprietary products for enterprise customers , for a cash consideration of us $ 12 . 2 million ( eur9 . 1 million ) . the acquisition agreement was signed on 27 june 2014 with a completion date of 27 july 2014 through existing companies sourcebits inc and sourcebits pbvt limited which are now fully owned subsidiary companies ( 100 % ) within the globo group\n\u201cthe current globo share price and valuation means that in effect you can buy the citrongo ! / go ! social & telecom business for what is very nearly a single digit pe multiple and the go ! enterprise business is in for free . \u201d\nif my rough calculation is right , ennismore has more than 11m eur \u201con the line\u201d . i think their fund aum is something like 290m gbp , hence c2 . 8 % of the fund is short globo . that\u2019s what i call conviction . \ud83d\ude42\nmbs is a division within globo , which provides\napp development lifecycle services\n. this division offers the customer a holistic solution , whilst collaboration forms the basis of longer - term relationships with clients and a source of recurring revenues as new requirements arise .\n- - telecom services - s . a . a . s : globo offers services under the s . a . a . s model to several customers . these services include hosting , disaster recovery , telecom services , sms , wi - fi etc .\nwhile a minor portion of its business is authentic , the results of our investigation strongly suggest that at least 60 % of globo\u2019s turnover is fabricated . the company\u2019s alleged activities , in our view , suggest possible criminal behavior and to cause its total demise if exposed .\nthe magnitude of recognition provided through this contract to globo has resulted in numerous other distribution agreements and contracts in other countries including spain , germany , italy , australia and uae , while creating an additional revenue stream for the existing resellers that are already working with us .\nproducts against the background of limited smartphone penetration in emerging economies . our proven solution brings smartphone capabilities to feature phones and enables mnos and vasps to earn revenues from a single product via a single service provider ( globo ) , thereby maximizing return and efficiency of advertising budgets .\nat the end of the period , 113 employees were located within the group ' s us operations , namely palo alto ( headquarters ) , san francisco , new york and canfield ohio . globo ' s founder and ceo , costis papadimitrakopoulos , relocated to palo alto mid - year\none reason for the move to the u . s . is the company\u2019s desire to list on one of the u . s . exchanges , according to papadimitrakopoulos . globo is considering jumping from the aim to potentially the nasdaq as it rolls up more businesses in the u . s . \u201cshifting from aim to nasdaq\u2026 we consider to be much more favorable , \u201d says globo\u2019s chief executive . \u201cu . s . tech investors are much more knowledgeable . having a fairer valuation against our peers will give us the ability to compete on a much more equal basis . \u201d\nthe article tried to offer an overview of the symptoms globo showed investors that a fraudulent company is illustrating . however , it should be obvious that the list is not exhaustive \u2013 feel free to add more to it from your own personal experience or from the literature that you pursue .\nfollowing the divestment of the legacy greek business , globo is now growing as a fully international business in the hottest technology sector of mobile applications and the byod trend . our business model is based on increased recurring revenues arising from products and services licensing , underpinning confidence in future growth .\nwe are determined to become a global leader in the field of mobile applications and byod and have already made significant progress . our mobile product line has demonstrated its strength and innovative positioning against our competitors , and we are really excited about globo ' s prospects for 2013 and beyond .\nglobo sells licenses for its go ! enterprise suite of products through partners , distributors and resellers . the resellers engage with their customers in order to promote their products and place orders , through the company ' s partner portal , that are executed by issuing license keys for the products .\n- - at the end of the period , 113 employees were located within the group ' s us operations , namely palo alto ( headquarters ) , san francisco , new york and canfield ohio . globo ' s founder and ceo , costis papadimitrakopoulos , relocated to palo alto mid - year\nthanks for the long comment . however i do think that the question who owns a share is not that important compared to the actual isssues of globo . why do they capitalize their costs so aggresively and why do they draw on expensive credit lines despite sitting on a big pile of cash ?\ni guess the 834 , 000 active users are the 834 , 600 \u201clicenses\u201d which globo refers to in their annual report 2014 . these 834 . 600 licenses only refer to their emm segment , which generated \u20ac12 . 6 million revenue in fy 2014 ( = ~ 15euro / year per license ) .\nglobo\u2019s technology is very highly rated by ovum , gartner and idc and is one of the few independents left at the top end of this very rapidly growing and consolidating market . considering the market valuation of a heavily loss making pure emm play like us quoted mobileirion , and the m & a prices for companies in the sector over the last few years , shorting globo carries the additional risk of a high premium takeout , which a number of us industry commentators believe is highly likely considering the pace of consolidation that is occurring in an industry which continues to grow at a cagr of around 25 % .\nfirst of all , there\u2019s no disputing that globo has a huge task in front of it if it wants go ! enterprise to take attention away from its more established competitors . however , the fact that it has a fairly full - featured emm platform directly integrated with a mobile app development platform is attractive . there are other vendors that do this , too , of course . ( ibm is one example . ibm mobilefirst is bringing together worklight for app development and fiberlink for emm , among other products . ) however , globo could still find a sweet spot , perhaps for companies looking for less complexity .\nso far , globo said that they have some m & a projects ready to sign and tha they need only the money to close . now they say \u201cwith the proceeds expected to be used within two years , mainly for future acquisitions of an anticipated value in excess of us $ 150 million . \u201c\nglobo , which is traded on the london stock exchange and has revenues of about $ 100 million annually , already maintains offices in san jose and new york . but with a new office opening in palo alto which will serve as its headquarters , the company is shifting its center from athens to silicon valley .\nduring 2012 , globo initiated the registration of a number of patents with the us patent office . we consider this as a significant step as it both documents innovations from our r & d team and creates an asset of value for the future . currently the company has submitted 16 patents to the us patent office .\nglobo reiterated that it remains well - prepared to weather any hit from the current situation in greece , citing reduced revenue exposure from greece , an expected reduction in its cost base in the scenario that greece reverts to a local currency , and only around eur100 , 000 held in greek bank accounts amongst other measures .\n\u201c . . capitalizing costs is not illegal but it is aggressive accounting . a software company like ige & xao for instance does not capitalize at all r & d . so in order to compare globo\u2019s numbers to other software companies , one should expense most of this which is roughly 2 / 3 of the shown profit\u2026\u201d\n- - integration of go ! enterprise emm ( enterprise mobility management ) with cisco ise ( tm ) ( identity services engine ) , a system which monitors the status of mobile devices to enforce appropriate network access policies . overall , this enables globo to offer an added layer of security , control and compliance to enterprise it\nwe believe we can grow our wiplus service substantially , through franchising agreements with selected international partners , providing them with the technology and a business model to develop wiplus hot spot networks around the world . we expect to achieve attractive returns from franchising wiplus , taking into account the absence of any investment and operating costs for globo .\nthe sourcebits acquisition is just the first step in globo\u2019s transition to become a more north american - facing business \u2014 so venture investors be prepared . \u201cwe are going to execute several acquisitions in the u . s . , \u201d says papadimitrakopoulos . \u201cthe company is shifting to more of a u . s . centric technology company . \u201d\nonly this time , the ceo ' s denial failed , and we were surprised to read this morning that following a saturday board meeting of the u . k . - based software maker saturday , ceo costis papadimitrakopoulos and cfo dimitris gryparis told the board admitted\nthe falsification of data and the misrepresentation\nof globo\u2019s financial information .\nthere will be an analyst presentation today at 10 . 30 bst at 55 old broad street , london ec2m 1rx . the presentation will also be webcast live at urltoken and will also be accessible via a live conference call , dial - in no . : + 44 ( 0 ) 20 3059 8125 , conference id : globo .\nrevenue is derived from licenses for the development and operation of cross - platform mobile applications for use by employees , associates or retail customers , branded as go ! enterprise reach . services are deployed on - premise hosted on customers ' infrastructure ; globo also offers hosting services and support services . globo ' s go ! appzone madp solution enables cloud - based mobile app development based on a single source code for one - stop deployment on all operating systems - android , ios , windowsphone , windows8 , blackberry , html5 . this enables significant savings in manpower , development time and overall cost . 2014 madp revenue totalled eur20 . 0 million ( 2013 : eur9 . 1 million ) .\nproduct , underpinning our confidence that the us market will become a very significant contributor to future group performance . overall , we are confident that 2013 will be the year in which globo secures its position alongside traditional leaders in the mobility arena as an innovator and challenger to current standard solutions less distinguished in terms of user experience or simplicity of use .\n- - go ! enterprise products ( emm & madp ) : globo sells licenses for its go ! enterprise suite of products through partners , distributors and resellers . the resellers engage with their customers in order to promote their products and place orders , through the company ' s partner portal , that are executed by issuing license keys for the products .\nincreased free cash flow generation to \u20ac7 . 3 million ( 2013 : \u20ac5 . 2 million ) , excluding the impact of the sourcebits acquisition . this is the third consecutive year in which globo has generated positive free cash flow whilst maintaining strong revenue growth . cash conversion of profits remained healthy at 72 % , supporting organic investment and working capital needs .\nforum european smallcaps gmbh investment performance since inception shows they clearly have a methodology , process and team for making smart investment decisions . they hold a far more concentrated portfolio which means a greater degree of conviction in any position \u2013 as of early 2015 they only held 11 positions ( including globo ) , in the part of the portfolio they term \u201ctactical\u201d .\nparts of globo are sited in cyprus , as it is known as a tax lap hole and also another greek speaking country with many economic relations toward greece . if 44 % of your staff works in greece and has to be payed , but you want to hold nearly no money in greek banks , cyprus banks may be the best alternative option .\nexcellent analysis . i first looked at globo in june 2011 and kept an eye on them ever since . when i look in my notes , i have exactly the same remarks . let\u2019s see how this will end . interesting to see that you mention reply , where i had the same experience . have you looked at utilitywise ? revenue recognition could be a problem here .\nrevenue increased by 94 % to \u20ac57 . 9 million ( 2013 \u20ac29 . 9 million ) , reflecting demand for both emm and madp licenses and services . as originally projected , go ! enterprise revenues represent the major revenue contributor for globo ( 54 . 4 % of total revenue ) and this pace of growth provides us with confidence in growth over the next few years .\nas for shareholders who suddenly have absolutely nothing , maybe they can address their complaints to the regulators or the auditors who allowed this fraud to continue for years , or perhaps to globo ' s corporate broker , canaccord genuity , which moments ago also resigned with immediate effect , effectively admitting it never did any underwriter due diligence on the company for the duration of its paid tenure .\nbeing seen as an american company is increasingly critical in globo ' s industry , which provides businesses with ways to manage mobile devices and develop mobile apps in a way that doesn ' t compromise their network security . most of his major competitors are located in the u . s . , and the u . s . market is one of the biggest worldwide , papadimitrakopoulos said .\n- - increased free cash flow generation to eur7 . 3 million ( 2013 : eur5 . 2 million ) , excluding the impact of the sourcebits acquisition . this is the third consecutive year in which globo has generated positive free cash flow whilst maintaining strong revenue growth . cash conversion ( 2 ) of profits remained healthy at 72 % , supporting organic investment and working capital needs .\nfounded in 1997 as a content management company , globo went public on the aim in 2008 as it transitioned from content management into mobile device and messaging management for the enterprise . with the sourcebits acquisition the company does two things according to chief executive konstantinos ( \u201ccostis\u201d ) papadimitrakopoulos \u2014 gets more of a foothold in the u . s . market and adds to its mobile product suite .\nfully - managed wifi service for hotels , airports and marinas , which generates income through monthly fees . via our further communications unit we provide mvas offerings to other mnos and to other value - added service providers . globo mobile inc . , provides other telecom services to international telecom operators . investment in this division has been ebitda - enhancing and has contributed positively to overall group performance .\naccording to our research , in 2007 globo went public not through a customary ipo , but by way of a reverse merger with an israeli shell company . while a legitimate instrument , reverse mergers have historically been used by numerous fraudulent companies to float their shares and their reputation is doubtful , since they allow a company to go public while avoiding the scrutiny and due diligence typical of an ipo .\nbtw , there is another questionable area of revenue within globo . it is their citrongo ! / go ! social segment . they claim to generate \u20ac40 million revenue per year , but there is not even a single customer known for this product . in their annual report / trading updates they always provide minimal to none information regarding citrongo ! , besides the revenue / active users . nothing else .\nin february 2012 , the group acquired dialect technologies inc . , ( recently renamed globo mobile inc . ) a new york - based specialist provider of ip telecom technologies and services to international telecom operators and businesses in the us . the cash consideration for the acquisition was a maximum of us $ 800 , 000 payable in installments . the company today operates as the us operations and sales arm for\nconsumer mobility services : globo sells its consumer - use mobile solution principally in emerging markets via resellers who in turn have relationships with the mobile network operators who provide services to the end user . these are the citrongo ! and go ! social apps . the company ' s agreements with mnos and mobile value added services providers are based on a revenue sharing and a resulting fee per active user ."]}
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", "topic": 28}], "title": "jahrhundertring", "paragraphs": ["how can i put and write and define jahrhundertring in a sentence and how is the word jahrhundertring used in a sentence and examples ? \u7528jahrhundertring\u9020\u53e5 , \u7528jahrhundertring\u9020\u53e5 , \u7528jahrhundertring\u9020\u53e5 , jahrhundertring meaning , definition , pronunciation , synonyms and example sentences are provided by ichacha . net .\nshe appears as waltraute and second norne in the film of the\njahrhundertring\n, filmed in 1980 .\nboth performances were part of the production\njahrhundertring\n, staged by patrice ch\u959eeau and conducted by pierre boulez .\nin 1977 schnaut made her debut at the bayreuth festival , singing waltraute and the second norne in the\njahrhundertring\nstaged by patrice ch\u959eeau .\njahrhundertring als jahrhundertring wird die inszenierung von richard wagners ring des nibelungen von patrice ch\u00e9reau zum 100 - j\u00e4hrigen bestehen der bayreuther festspiele im jahr 1976 bezeichnet . am pult stand der franz\u00f6sische dirigent und komponist pierre boulez . \u272avideo ist an blinde nutzer gerichtet \u272atext verf\u00fcgbar unter der lizens cc - by - sa \u272abild quelle im video\nshe performed the first two parts in the production\njahrhundertring\n, celebrating the festival ' s centenary in 1976 , conducted by pierre boulez and staged by patrice ch\u959eeau .\nfrom 1978 she appeared at the bayreuth festival , performing parts in the\njahrhundertring\n, the centenary performance of wagner ' s\nder ring des nibelungen\nstaged by patrice ch\u959eeau .\nthe jahrhundertring ( centenary ring ) was the production of richard wagner\u2019s ring cycle , der ring des nibelungen , at the bayreuth festival in 1976 , celebrating the centenary of both the festival and the first performance of the complete cycle .\nortrun wenkel ( born 25 october 1942 ) is a german operatic contralto . she notably portrayed the role of erda in the bayreuth jahrhundertring ( centenary ring ) in 1976 and was awarded a grammy award as a principal soloist in 1983 .\ngeorge bernard shaw \u0092s the perfect wagnerite is an analysis of the ring from a socialist point of view . it was a big influence on patrice ch\u00e9reau ' s jahrhundertring , the production for the centennial of the bayreuth festival in 1979 .\nshe performed several parts in the jahrhundertring , the 1976 centenary performance of wagner ' s\nder ring des nibelungen\n, staged by patrice ch\u959eeau , sieglinde in\ndie walk\u9ef5e\n, and gutrune and the third norn in\ng\u9c10terd\u92d7merung\n.\none of her most noted achievements was her interpretation of br\u9ef1nhilde in the bayreuth\njahrhundertring\n(\ncentenary ring\n) in 1976 , celebrating the centenary of both the festival and the first performance of the complete cycle , conducted by pierre boulez and staged by patrice ch\u959eeau .\nthey collaborated in many later productions , including in 1976 the\njahrhundertring\n, to celebrate the centenary of lulu\n, completed by friedrich cerha , at the paris opera on 24 february 1979 , again conducted by boulez and with sets by richard peduzzi , with teresa stratas in the title role .\na major accomplishment was his wotan / wanderer at bayreuth in the\njahrhundertring\n(\ncentenary ring\n) in 1976 , celebrating the centenary of both the festival and the first performance of the complete cycle , conducted by pierre boulez and staged by patrice ch\u959eeau , recorded and filmed in 1979 and 1980 .\ndark age europe : though really more the time of myths . the jahrhundertring averted this by updating the setting to the industrial revolution . the forges and dark mines of the nibelungen becomes a mine - shaft and factory setting . this was based on the fact that the ring cycle was contemporary to this era .\nin his\nder ring des nibelungen\n, she appeared as two of the rhinemaidens : as flo\u9060ilde from 1972 to 1974 , and as wellgunde from 1976 to 1980 in the production\njahrhundertring\nstaged by patrice ch\u959eeau and conducted by pierre boulez , also as the valkyrie grimgerde in all almost all these seasons .\nduring his time at the festival , he sang loge and mime in the\njahrhundertring\n(\ncentenary ring\n) in 1976 , celebrating the centenary of both the festival and the first performance of the complete cycle , conducted by pierre boulez and staged by patrice ch\u959eeau , recorded and filmed in 1979 and 1980 .\nat the bayreuth festival he first appeared in 1976 as titurel (\nparsifal\n) , and as hunding (\ndie walk\u9ef5e\n) and fasolt (\ndas rheingold\n) in the\njahrhundertring\n(\ncentenary ring\n) in 1976 , celebrating the centenary of both the festival and the first performance of the complete cycle , conducted by pierre boulez and staged by patrice ch\u959eeau , recorded and filmed in 1979 and 1980 .\nin 1975 , she became a member of the bayerische staatsoper where she caught the attention of wolfgang wagner who immediately engaged her for erda in richard wagners\nring des nibelungen\nat the bayreuth festival 1976\njahrhundertring\n(\ncentenary ring\n) in 1976 , celebrating the centenary of both the festival and the first performance of the complete cycle , conducted by pierre boulez and staged by patrice ch\u959eeau , recorded and filmed in 1979 and 1980 .\nunitel , which celebrated its 50 th anniversary last year , was there to document wagner history in the making . the company\u0092s film catalogue includes patrice ch\u00e9reau\u0092s ground - breaking \u0093jahrhundertring\u0094 ( \u0093centenary ring\u0094 ) from the 1976 bayreuth festival and the recent ring cycle staged by la fura dels baus in valencia . the dvd of thielemann\u0092s lohengrin , set for international release by deutsche grammophon on 7 july 2017 , marks the yellow label\u0092s first adventure in ultra hd video . its high - definition images and sound capture the intense drama and emotional power generated by one of those rare wagner ensembles in which all the participants \u0096 from becza\u0142a and netrebko to the\nat the bayreuth festival he first appeared in 1976 ( titurel ( parsifal ) , and hunding ( die walk\u00fcre ) and fasolt ( das rheingold ) in the jahrhundertring ( centenary ring ) in 1976 , celebrating the centenary of both the festival and the first performance of the complete cycle , conducted by pierre boulez and staged by patrice ch\u00e9reau , recorded and filmed in 1979 and 1980 . he continued until 1989 adding fafner ( rheingold , siegfried ) , daland ( der fliegender holl\u00e4nder ) , king marke ( tristan und isolde ) , heinrich ( lohengrin ) , pogner ( meistersinger ) , landgraf ( tannh\u00e4user ) and hagen ( g\u00f6tterd\u00e4mmerung ) to his roles there .\npierre boulez was always crossing borders . just as it was second nature to him to move back and forwards between france and germany , he traversed frontiers in his artistic work . he was second to none in the way he continually reinvented and further developed himself and linked various disciplines beyond the boundaries of music . as one of the most prominent figureheads of the post - war avant - garde and a passionate champion of contemporary compositions , there was one thing he could never accept : routine . to him , continuing creativity was the lifeblood of every society and one of the driving forces behind his work . i always admired the courage he summoned in bayreuth in 1976 to produce the \u201cjahrhundertring\u201d ( centenary ring ) , the way in which he overcame borders in his work , his strength , his intelligence and his radicalism , which were his trademarks .\nin parallel with his activities as a composer boulez became one of the most prominent conductors of his generation . in a career lasting more than sixty years he held the positions of chief conductor of the new york philharmonic and the bbc symphony orchestra , music director of the ensemble intercontemporain and principal guest conductor of the chicago symphony orchestra and the cleveland orchestra . he made frequent guest appearances with many of the world ' s other great orchestras , including the vienna philharmonic orchestra , the berlin philharmonic orchestra and the london symphony orchestra . he was particularly known for his performances of the music of the first half of the twentieth - century\u2014including debussy and ravel , stravinsky and bart\u00f3k , and the second viennese school\u2014as well as that of his contemporaries , such as ligeti , berio and carter . his work in the opera house included the jahrhundertring \u2014the production of wagner ' s ring cycle for the centenary of the bayreuth festival\u2014and the world premiere of the three - act version of alban berg ' s lulu . his recorded legacy is extensive and he received 26 grammy awards .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nw . meier ; clark , wottrich , grundheber , von kannen ; staatsopernchor , staatskapelle berlin , barenboim . production : ch\u00e9reau . euroarts 2066758 , 97 mins . , subtitled\nd irector patrice ch\u00e9reau has not done an enormous amount of work in opera , but his best - known project , the bayreuth centennial production of wagner ' s ring ( filmed in 1980 ) , is available on video , as is a later production , jan\u00e1\u010dek ' s from the house of the dead ( filmed in aix in 2007 ) . this wozzeck , filmed in berlin in 1994 , fills in the picture a bit more .\none of the few positive elements of the influx of stage directors into opera has been the presentation of even the smallest roles as deeply - considered characters . here , ch\u00e9reau gives us an appropriately seen - it - all margret , played by dalia schaechter . marie ' s son , who has only twelve notes to sing , has been cast with a boy who is older than many in this role , so that he and marie can have a real relationship . the two of them sit lost in thought in identical positions at the end of the third scene . marie has been trying to be both mother and father to him , and he is old enough to be able to understand . the relationship of the drum major , well sung by mark baker , to marie , is similarly detailed in a small amount of time . when she screams\ndon ' t touch me !\nto him at the end of act i , he is ready to comply . but she then throws herself at him . this , however , causes him to lose interest in her for a moment ; the game was too easily won .\nmany of the scenes are played on a bare stage . ( wozzeck and andres sweep it with push - brooms instead of doing their search for firewood . ) sometimes the singers address each other across distances in dialogue . wozzeck even leaves the stage for a moment during his scene with the captain . a few skeletal , interlocking rooms cruise around on occasion , but they are used mostly as a backdrop . this puts an enormous amount of pressure on the two main performers , who deliver the goods . franz grundheber , the wozzeck , avails himself of every possible type of vocal expression , even draining every bit of life from his voice when he is trapped in act ii . he suffers a seizure in the doctor ' s office , seemingly because he understands that the doctor would be happy to study it . the end of his confrontation with waltraud meier ' s marie in the central scene of act ii leaves both of them crumpled to the ground , exhausted and apart . they simply cannot fight any more . thus when they sit next to each other on the lip of the stage just before the murder scene , the effect is especially creepy . meier is attuned to every orchestral color , responding beautifully to the lushness in the middle of the bible - reading scene .\nalthough the sound quality is merely serviceable , it is still possible to hear how attentive conductor daniel barenboim is to balance . he also finds more of the subtle humor in the score than many conductors do , and he and ch\u00e9reau worked together to highlight the listless quality in the tavern music . but ultimately ch\u00e9reau ' s production is more of an astute commentary on the opera than a performance of it .\nin dmitri hvorostovsky ' s last recording , made scarcely a year before his recent , untimely death , he tackles the most monumental verdi assignment of all and , on his own terms , magnificently succeeds .\nat opera frankfurt made clear how high standards are at this company , now considered one of germany\u2019s best .\neschewing a hack\u2019s against - all - odds psychoanalytic narrative in favor of a thoughtful portrait , simon callow ' s book being wagner traces the evolution of an angry young man to an angry old man who , along the way , unalterably changed the dramaturgy of opera forever .\nthe effect that the ring , like all wagner ' s mature dramas , has on listeners is strong enough to make individual weaknesses in performances , which there are bound to be in any staging or even purely concert performance of a work involving so many individuals , and lasting so long , less damaging than they might be .\nbut there are limits , and the first thing that is required is a great wagner conductor . at present there are none , so it is pointless to hope for a great new recording of the work : and the greatest period of wagner singing , roughly 1920 - 1960 , means equally that we must look further back for our choices of great recordings than we might for most works .\nthe most famous , partly because the first , ring ever released , between 1958 and 1966 , is conducted by georg solti with brazen vigour , and has an ostentatiously glamorous sound - in fact it is all sound effects - but its cast consists too largely of great singers not at their peak , and it is a matter of exciting moments at best , rather than a moving whole . it retains immense prestige , but i wonder how many people still manage to survive listening to it through [ decca 455 555 - 2 , 14 cds ] .\nit was followed closely by the herbert von karajan recording , a very different affair , all refinement and silky textures , except for occasional outbursts of brutality . already , between the late 1950s and a decade later , we can hear a decline in the standard of singing . whatever weaknesses a recording can absorb , the roles of wotan , br\u00fcnnhilde , siegfried and alberich must be at least fairly impressive , and karajan ' s recording , with changes for each of the major roles from one drama to the next , shows that he himself was uneasy with the results , and rightly . marvellous playing from the berlin philharmonic is not enough .\nnot long after that , the first complete ' live ' cycle was issued , of performances given at bayreuth in 1966 and the following year under karl b\u00f6hm . the casting overlaps considerably with the solti ring , but he is more sympathetic to his singers , and so is the balance of the recording , as with anything recorded in the bayreuth festival theatre . b\u00f6hm is a rapid wagner conductor , to the point of breathlessness . though birgit nilsson is a fantastically athletic and tireless br\u00fcnnhilde , the pathos and tenderness which are such crucial elements in the role largely escape her . and theo adam is a dull and dry - voiced wotan , in a role that should be electrifying from start to finish . it is nonetheless often a thrilling experience , certainly preferable to the first two recordings - though the prompter plays far too large a part [ philips 446 057 - 2 , 14 cds ] .\nbayreuth ' s next issued ring was of the fiercely controversial ' centenary ' production of 1976 , in which costumes , settings , action were largely updated to the nineteenth century , making the ring a parable of capitalist greed and decline . pierre boulez ' s conducting makes b\u00f6hm sound a slowcoach , and the singing is alarmingly uneven . seen on dvd , it is still a powerful if not a beautiful experience , but it is hard to cope with those ruthless tempi and the pervasive lack of expressiveness . only the dvd version is listed as being available at present .\nat roughly the same time that the boulez ring was being conceived , in london a starkly different enterprise was under way : a recording of staged performances , under the by then legendary reginald goodall , with english national opera . he favoured extremely broad tempi , coached the singers for years in their roles , loved every note and yet had a sovereign concern for the architecture of the whole structure . there may be a lack of international stars in this set , but the singing is never less than adequate , and alberto remedios and rita hunter as siegfried and br\u00fcnnhilde are wonderful and very moving . andrew porter ' s translation has weathered the years very well . it sounds implausible , but this is one of the greatest achievements of wagner interpretation on disc , and is indispensable for probing the depths and details of the inexhaustible work .\nmeanwhile , many people were sensing that the last great period of wagner singing and conducting was the 1950s , which opened auspiciously with furtw\u00e4ngler , the central figure in the history of wagner performance , conducting transcendent performances of the ring at la scala , milan , with some distinguished singers , above all kirsten flagstad as a mature but warm - toned and generous br\u00fcnnhilde . sonically far from ideal , this cycle is nonetheless extraordinarily moving and thrilling , and cheap into the bargain .\nthree years later furtw\u00e4ngler conducted the work act - by - act in the broadcasting studios of rai rome , and that is a better - recorded , more consistently sung , less manic view of the cycle , though no - one rivals the sheer muscularity of furtw\u00e4ngler ' s wagner [ emi 7671232 ] . both deepen our feelings about the ring and our grasp of its significance and structure more than any others .\nyet at bayreuth at that time there was a cast , largely different from and overall superior to furtw\u00e4ngler ' s , which performed the cycle year after year under the great wagnerians joseph keilberth and hans knappertsbusch . orfeo has lately released a 1956 cycle under knappertsbusch in excellent mono sound , and with an unrivalled team of singers , at mid - price . tempi are broad , the feeling is of epic spaciousness , and an overwhelming cumulative grandeur .\nthe year before , the decca team of engineers recorded largely the same set of singers in a great cycle under keilberth , in quite staggeringly impressive sound , and that cycle , now being released on the testament label , will be first choice when it is completed later this year . so far only siegfried is available : hear it and marvel . it is a more lyrical , less grandiose view than knappertsbusch ' s , but keilberth rarely fails to rise to the ring ' s greatest occasions [ testament sbt 4 , 1392 , 4 cds ] .\nif you are adventurous enough to look round for ' pirate ' recordings , there is an extraordinary number of them , ranging hugely in price and sound - quality , but if they originate in the 1950s they are almost bound to be worth investigating . there are also several ring cycles of more recent origin on very cheap labels , but don ' t be tempted : the casts and / or conducting on them are so uneven as to be frustrating .\nthere have been several other commercially recorded cycles of more recent date , any of which will excite someone who doesn ' t know the ring at all , but hardly any providing sustained satisfaction on repeated listening .\nboth the emi ring under haitink and the dgg one under levine suffer from major cast weaknesses , which can ' t be compensated for by their sumptuous recorded quality .\nit ' s a sign of the times that when decca attempted to record a new cycle under christoph von dohnanyi in the late 1990s , they abandoned it after the second instalment . best of the modern cycles is certainly that under barenboim , recorded at bayreuth in the early 1990 , with a fine cast and idiosyncratic but forceful conducting . several of the leading singers were trained by goodall , and it shows . and if you want sound of stunning depth and fullness , this and the testament cycle are the ones to go for .\npatrice ch\u00e9reau , who has died of lung cancer , is probably best known internationally for two films , la reine margot , his blood - soaked acccount of religious conflict in 16th century france , and intimacy , his sexually explicit adaptation of hanif kureishi ' s novel . in his native france he is revered above all for his work in the theatre , but his greatest achievement was his four - year ring cycle at bayreuth .\nset in the industrial revolution , and spread over four years , from 1976 - 80 , it left audiences bitterly divided . in bayreuth , a history of the wagner festival , frederic spotts wrote :\non opening night there were bloody brawls , wolfgang wagner ' s new wife had her dress ripped and another woman had her earring torn off \u2013 and the earlobe with it . there were death threats and bomb threats ; friendships and marriages were said to have been broken .\nbut the production , with pierre boulez as music director , led the way in putting opera into challenging contemporary settings . on its final performance in 1980 it received a 45 - minute ovation .\nhe was born in the lap of the arts , his father jean - baptiste ch\u00e9reau a painter , his mother , marguerite pelicier , a graphic designer . he grew up in paris , where his father used to take him to the louvre . from an early age he showed a passionate interest in the cinema , theatre , painting and music , and at the age of 12 he was designing sets for the plays he read .\nhe read german at the faculte des lettres de paris , where he joined the militant youth of the psu ( parti socialiste unifie ) and attended courses in acting and production . in 1965 the student drama festival in nancy he presented his first production of marivaux , l ' heritier de village , and in 1966 bernard sobel invited him to work in his theatre at gennevilliers in a working - class suburb of paris .\nwith sobel , patrice mounted a musical comedy based on the labiche farce l ' affaire de la rue de courcine , in which the bourgeois characters dream they are crooks and at the end wake up greatly relieved to find they are respectable citizens after all . in a superb gesture characteristic of ch\u00e9reau ' s handling of even the most sacred texts , he cut this reassuring ending , creating a very black comedy , a condemnation of petty bourgeois hypocrisy . his work with sobel led to his being appointed director of the theatre de sartrouville , another industrial suburb of paris .\nthe ambitious nature of ch\u00e9reau ' s plans for sartrouville showed idealism and inventiveness . he wanted his theatre to be a municipal commodity like a hospital , school or sports arena . his theatre became a social endeavour , a focal point for a wide variety of activities with cinema , concerts , poetry productions , lectures and debates about everything from politics to pot .\nthe same audacity was apparent in his productions , in which he worked with a team he made his own in many future ventures : costumes by jacques schmidt , d\u00e9cor by richard peduzzi , lighting by andre diot , with ch\u00e9reau working backstage . the public began to flock to his theatre , but in 1969 it ran into financial difficulties and he resigned , disillusioned with the concept of\ntheatre populaire\n. he spoke with blazing honesty about the theatre as the tool of class culture and the upper classes , saying it was now impossible to create a working - class theatre like the german agitprop movement of the 1930s . but he never abandoned completely his progressive social ideals .\nfor his first opera , rossini ' s l ' italiana in algeri for the spoleto festival , he employed his usual team . in 1970 he was invited to marseilles to produce richard ii , a character he felt deep sympathy with , identifying himself so intimately with him that when the actor playing richard gave up the part ch\u00e9reau took it on . he and his team worked for a couple of years at the piccolo teatro de milan , producing pablo neruda ' s\nrevolutionary oratorio\nthe splendour and death of joaquin murieta .\nback in paris ch\u00e9reau was invited by roger planchon to share the direction of the th\u00e9\u00e2tre de la cit\u00e9 at villeurbanne . he was conscious of the revivifying power of the boards , and often used earth , sand , water or mud that his actors would pace out and trample in rehearsal to familiarise themselves completely with that\nearth spirit\nthat gave truth to their movements , for he believed that finding the right way to move in a part was the secret of its authenticity . in the 1973 production of marivaux ' s la dispute , the young lovers roll and moan in the sand , grass and water like wild animals while the snobs of the court in high heels and formal clothes pick their way delicately towards clean , dry , elevated positions .\nin 1974 he made his first film , la chair de l ' orchidee ( the flesh of the orchid ) , based on james hadley chase ' s no orchids for miss blandish with a starry cast including charlotte rampling in the title role giving a performance of extraordinary intensity . it was an almost operatic version of the misunderstood 1948 british film .\nin 1975 he produced edward bond ' s lear as a kind of personal howl of despair , set in a derelict industrial landscape strewn with piles of slag , with lear as a baron krupp in evening dress and top hat . wagner ' s ring at bayreuth took four years of his life , from 1976 to 1980 , during which he also was able to make his second film , judith therpauve , create the final integral version of alban berg ' s lulu at the opera de paris and participate in the foundation of a progressive , militant intellectual and artistic group , aida , ( association internationale de defense des artistes ) . he always made copious notes on the progress of rehearsals and textual analyses , and it is fortunate that his direction of lulu has been recorded in a small book , si tant est que l ' opera soit du theatre ( if opera can really be considered as theatre ) .\nin it one can detect a certain weariness of heart and growing dislike of the dramatic form of grand opera . certainly the hard work connected with his wagner productions and the hostility aroused by his unconventional treatments and unusual castings had worn him out . but he directed an amazing peer gynt for villeurbane and paris in 1981 .\nafter bayreuth ,\nhe said ,\ni felt the need to work on a theatrical project of some breadth . . . i have never put on little things . i am interested only in spectacles that rise above themselves\n. he had considered goethe ' s faust , but chose ibsen . as in his wagner productions , he sought , he said ,\nan incandescence of theatrical experience , a global spectacle .\nsome critics felt he was suffering from megalomania , but the result was an unforgettable triumph .\nch\u00e9reau ' s boundless energies were expended further that year when he played camille desmoulins in wajda ' s danton , alongside g\u00e9rard depardieu in the title role . in 1982 , he was at last given , after years of wandering from theatre to theatre , his own stage , the theatre des amandiers at nanterre . he felt finally that he had come home , and that he could settle down to years of sustained creation . the same year he made his third film , l ' homme bless\u00e9 ( the wounded man ) , a subject with which he identified completely .\nthe film ' s writer , herve guibert , was a close friend who had often interviewed him , and was able to draw out ch\u00e9reau ' s secret self as no other writer had done . in a 1977 interview in les nouvelles litteraires he told guibert ,\ni describe the things i want to see or the lives of people whose secrets i want to penetrate . i have long since given up trying to teach audiences a lesson . . . it is more urgent , it seems to me , to simply try to describe things very exactly , or to show precisely how characters behave , and why , to interest myself in all kinds of personalities \u2013 and to make them live on stage .\nch\u00e9reau collaborated closely with guibert on the scenario and the film won an oscar for best screenplay .\nin 1983 ch\u00e9reau mounted the first production of a new writer with whom he will forever be associated , bernard - marie kolt\u00e8s . the play was combat de n\u00e8gre et de chien ; the meeting of ch\u00e9reau and kolt\u00e8s might be compared with the meeting between verlaine and rimbaud , each giving the other something they had lacked in emotion and intellectual passion . kolt\u00e8s became the idol of the critics and the younger generation of french theatre enthusiasts , and ch\u00e9reau went on to produce most of his plays . in 1984 he directed mozart ' s lucio silla at la scala , yet found time and energy to play the part of napoleon in youssef shahine ' s film adieu bonaparte , hailed by critics as a brilliant portrayal of the hero during his egyptian campaign .\nhis 1994 film la reine margot , starring isabelle adjani and daniel auteuil , was a box office success at home and abroad and won the jury prize at cannes . dealing with the marriage of convenience between the catholic margot ( adjani ) and the protestant henri de navarre ( auteuil ) , it was erotic and violent , and offers poured in from hollywood , but , he said ,\ni was always being offered films based in the renaissance and involving a massacre ,\nhe recalled .\ni even had an offer from the uk to do a film about guy fawkes .\nintimacy ( 2001 ) , starring mark rylance , timothy spall and marianne faithfull , was a tale of sexual obsession which sparked a debate about unsimulated sex on screen . but , ch\u00e9reau said ,\nit is not like a porno film , not at all erotic sometimes , but it is beautiful because it is life .\nin 2007 ch\u00e9reau teamed up with daniel barenboim for tristan und isolde at la scala . the conductor called him\nmy ideal partner\nand said he\nbreathed new life\ninto the opera , with its sparse choreography and industrial sets . he made a belated us debut at the met in 2009 with janacek ' s from the house of the dead .\nin 2011 he lit up the avignon festival with a production of jon fosse ' s i am the wind that had played at the young vic , his first uk production . stylistically daring and stripped - back , it attained a hypnotic intensity . his final production , richard strauss ' s elektra at the aix - en - provence festival in july , won a standing ovation . the production has been scheduled for the met ' s 2015 - 16 season .\nalthough he was gay , it wasn ' t a theme he dwelt on .\ni never wanted to specialise in gay stories , and gay newspapers have criticised me for that ,\nhe said .\neverywhere love stories are exactly the same . the game of desire , and how you live with desire , are the same .\npatrice ch\u00e9reau , actor , producer and theatre , opera and film director : born lezigne , maine - et - loire 2 november 1944 ; died paris 7 october 2013 .\njan\u00e1\u010dek ' s from the house of the dead , directed by patrice ch\u00e9reau at the vienna festival in 2007 . photograph : ho / afp\npatrice ch\u00e9reau had had very little experience of directing opera when he was invited in 1976 to stage a new ring at bayreuth , conducted by pierre boulez , to mark the centenary of the first production there . the result , though deeply controversial at the time , proved to be a landmark in the history of wagner production .\ntwo aspects of the staging deserve particular attention . in the first place , ch\u00e9reau attempted , and successfully achieved , a daring interplay of the mythological and contemporary planes on which the work is constructed . he set the action in an industrialised society , with a hydro - electric dam taking the place of the free - flowing rhine ; there were also occasional 20th - century costumes and props . he was not the first to invoke a modern setting for the action \u2013 roughly the century framed by the history of the work to date , 1876\u20131976 \u2013 but the incisive social critique of ch\u00e9reau ' s production was regarded by some of the ultra - faithful as an outrage , and created a scandal of unprecedented proportions . performances were disrupted by jeering and whistling , and confrontations between supporters and opponents spilled over from the foyer to the grounds of the festspielhaus and even to local guesthouses .\nthe second revolution initiated by ch\u00e9reau lay in the degree of naturalism he brought to the acting style . his staging of the incestuous love scene of die walk\u00fcre , for example , with peter hofmann and jeannine altmeyer as the stunningly attractive libidinous twins siegmund and sieglinde , was sexually charged to a degree not previously experienced on the opera stage . since then , new generations of directors have built on this advance , with the result that audiences have come to expect dramatic conviction as well as vocal expertise from singers .\nch\u00e9reau ' s own considerable acting skills were drawn upon in this production on one occasion in 1977 when ren\u00e9 kollo , playing siegfried , broke his leg and was obliged to sing his part from the wings . the director acted the role on stage , a performance that few who witnessed it will forget .\nby the end of the run in 1980 , enthusiasm for the production vastly outweighed disapproval , the audience ' s thunderous ovations after the final g\u00f6tterd\u00e4mmerung lasting longer than the third act had done . the staging was subsequently released on dvd and broadcast on television in both britain and america . when the dvd was screened at the barbican in may of this year , in the presence of dame gwyneth jones , who starred as the br\u00fcnnhilde , many marvelled at how fresh and undated the production still seemed more than three decades later .\nin 1979 ch\u00e9reau staged the world premiere of the friedrich cerha completion of berg ' s lulu at the palais garnier opera house in paris , but then , apart from mozart ' s lucio silla in nanterre ( in a co - production with la monnaie , brussels , and la scala , milan , in 1984 ) , did not work in the medium for some years . perhaps fearing that nothing could match the ambition or \u00e9clat of the bayreuth ring , he avoided wagner , eventually tackling berg ' s wozzeck ( paris , 1993 ) and don giovanni ( salzburg , 1994 ) and then , after another long gap , cos\u00ec fan tutte ( aix - en - provence , 2005 ) .\nif the last of these was indeed a disappointment , the reuniting of ch\u00e9reau and boulez for a production of jan\u00e1\u010dek ' s from the house of the dead at the vienna festival in 2007 ( subsequently also at the holland and aix festivals , as well as the met and la scala ) was welcomed with unbridled approbation . ch\u00e9reau ' s meticulously detailed direction drew exceptional performances from the entire cast .\nhis long - delayed return to wagner , a tristan und isolde for la scala ( 2007 ) , also offered a far from radical approach . it was an opera he had balked at directing for many years ( it was originally intended to follow the ring at bayreuth ) on the grounds that it was predominantly a musical rather than a theatrical work , but his sombre , subtle direction \u2013 with waltraud meier an acutely vulnerable isolde \u2013 was intensely moving nonetheless .\nch\u00e9reau ' s last production , richard strauss ' s elektra at aix this year ( due to travel widely ) , designed by his longstanding collaborator richard peduzzi , was another powerful piece of theatre . it featured in small roles franz mazura and donald mcintyre , veterans of the 1976 ring \u2013 a touching acknowledgment that ch\u00e9reau ' s greatest success was to haunt his work until the end of his days .\n\u00a9 2018 guardian news and media limited or its affiliated companies . all rights reserved .\nf . paul driscoll salutes the french director of theater , film and opera , whose revolutionary , transformative work on the opera stage is being honored with a posthumously bestowed opera news award .\np atrice ch\u00e9reau believed that\nstaging a work is a question , first and foremost , of knowing how to tell a story .\nthat was just what ch\u00e9reau did \u2014 in films , in theater and in opera \u2014 in a career that began when he was in his teens and lasted almost fifty years . he often quoted the advice he was given by his early mentor , playwright roger planchon :\nnever stop working .\nch\u00e9reau continued to work until shortly before his death from cancer in october 2013 ; his last opera - house project , a staging of richard strauss ' s elektra , opened to great acclaim in aix in july 2013 and arrives at la scala next month .\nch\u00e9reau ' s work was nearly impossible to classify : he didn ' t have a signature visual style or specialize in the work of a particular composer or playwright . he could direct on an epic scale or an intimate one . what set him apart was his intelligence , his rigorous discipline and \u2014 despite his abundant charm and personal warmth \u2014 the melancholy that charged his uncompromising examination of human relationships . isabelle huppert , the star of ch\u00e9reau ' s 2005 film gabrielle , once said ,\nthere is pain in his art \u2014 in his art , in his cinema , in his theater and the way he puts on opera , too .\nch\u00e9reau wanted his actors , whether on film or in the opera house , to do what they had not done before .\ni don ' t care if [ actors ] surprise me , although it is nice . it is their job to surprise the audience .\nch\u00e9reau ' s work was unsettling : just as he wanted his artists to look deep within themselves \u2014 to\nhit bare bones ,\nas huppert described it \u2014 he wanted his audiences to be as completely present as his actors .\nthis is real theater ,\nhe said ,\nwhen the audience and the artists are engaged in the story together .\nwhen ch\u00e9reau was invited by wolfgang wagner to come to bayreuth , his first instinct was to refuse the offer : he had directed only two operas , neither of them by wagner , and would have just four months to prepare the full ring cycle for rehearsal and performance . ch\u00e9reau decided to ignore the risks and tell the story as simply as possible .\nhe set the ring operas against the background of the industrial revolution , signaling its debasement of mankind with scenery that evoked a dammed - up river , a coal mine and a nineteenth - century tenement . the production was vibrant , witty and unapologetically political : ch\u00e9reau ' s ring was so specific , so profoundly human , that he restored the cycle ' s viability as drama . ch\u00e9reau treated his singers like actors , explaining ,\ni discovered that it was not only possible but necessary to have [ the ring singers ] act . then i was in my element . it was not an opera \u2014 it was my work .\nalthough the ch\u00e9reau ring is now properly regarded as a historic achievement , it was not an immediate popular success : the selection of a thirty - one - year - old french leftist ( who chewed gum during staging rehearsals ) to direct at bayreuth was seen by some as an act of sacrilege . but the controversy proved stimulating : even winifred wagner , who told ch\u00e9reau that she loathed his production , admitted ,\nisn ' t it better to be furious than to be bored ?\nin later years , ch\u00e9reau was always swift to counter praise for his bayreuth triumph with the memory that he had been booed in 1976 ; a modest man , he left it to others to point out that by the time the cycle had its last bayreuth performance , in 1980 , it was greeted with a forty - five - minute standing ovation . thanks to the worldwide television broadcast of brian large ' s brilliant 1980 film of the ch\u00e9reau ring , the staging was seen by millions \u2014 the biggest audience that the ring had ever had .\nwhen the met presented ch\u00e9reau ' s staging of jan\u00e1\u010dek ' s from the house of the dead in 2009 , i attended six of the seven performances ; each time , i was profoundly unsettled by the bleak world that ch\u00e9reau and his designers had created yet exhilarated by the clarity of his vision and the firm , swift cut of its execution . the break between acts i and ii was marked with a stunning coup - de - th\u00e9\u00e2tre : the ceiling of the set collapsed , filling the stage with debris and the air with rising dust . the profound , shocked silence that greeted that moment at every show stopped time . the audience was completely engaged \u2014 it was real , unforgettable theater .\nurltoken no longer supports internet explorer 9 or earlier . please upgrade your browser .\npatrice ch\u00e9reau , a director whose iconoclastic theater , opera and film productions sometimes offered broad social critiques that made them both provocative and influential , died on monday in paris . he was 68 .\nthe cause was cancer , a spokeswoman for his manager , artmedia , said .\nmr . ch\u00e9reau , who also acted and wrote for the screen , came to international prominence in 1976 , when he staged a production of wagner\u2019s operatic tetralogy , \u201cder ring des nibelungen , \u201d at bayreuth , the german festival wagner founded , on the centenary of the first \u201cring\u201d cycle .\nwagner\u2019s epic told of the ruthless interplay of ancient norse gods in a world of mortals , giants , dragons and dwarves . but in his production , which was conducted by pierre boulez , mr . ch\u00e9reau updated the action to the mid - 19th century \u2014 wagner\u2019s time \u2014 and replaced some of the mythological scenery with industrial age machinery .\nfor mr . ch\u00e9reau , the story was a marxist allegory of capitalism and the exploitation of the working class . it was an approach he based partly on ideas that george bernard shaw explored in \u201cthe perfect wagnerite , \u201d in 1898 , but his staging \u2014 in bayreuth , no less \u2014 was unlike anything wagner fans had seen . moreover , its audience was magnified when a film of the production was broadcast around the world ( by pbs in the united states ) and released on home video .\naudiences were split between those who were outraged and those who regarded mr . ch\u00e9reau\u2019s approach as unalloyed genius . that production , in any case , helped open the floodgates of directorial reinterpretation of opera , in which the original settings and relationships were reconfigured to represent a director\u2019s viewpoint . the approach quickly became accepted in the opera world , and when his \u201cring\u201d cycle had its final performance at bayreuth , in 1980 , it was given a 45 - minute standing ovation .\nmr . ch\u00e9reau was born on nov . 2 , 1944 , in l\u00e9zign\u00e9 , maine - et - loire , in western france , to parents who were both painters . he developed a passion for the theater as a child , and became manager of his high school theater when he was 15 . when he was 19 , and a student at the sorbonne , he directed a production of victor hugo\u2019s \u201cintervention\u201d that was so successful that he left the university to start his own theater company in paris .\nhe began directing in italy and germany in the early 1970s , and he had a few opera productions under his belt , including a staging of offenbach\u2019s \u201ccontes d\u2019hoffmann\u201d at the paris opera , by the time he undertook his bayreuth \u201cring . \u201d\nmr . ch\u00e9reau\u2019s other opera productions include both of berg\u2019s operas \u2014 \u201cwozzeck\u201d in paris and berlin , the three - act version of \u201clulu\u201d in paris \u2014 as well as mozart\u2019s \u201cdon giovanni\u201d ( at the salzburg festival ) and \u201ccos\u00ec fan tutte\u201d ( at aix - en - provence ) and wagner\u2019s \u201ctristan und isolde\u201d ( at la scala ) . but he professed ambivalence about opera .\n\u201conce or twice in your life , it\u2019s a great opportunity to take on a 14 - hour work , \u201d he told the new york times in 1985 . \u201dyou learn to have reflexes of steel . but opera consists merely of works from the past \u2014 and for audiences i don\u2019t particularly like . directing opera provides a pleasure akin to reviving the dead . \u201d\nfrom the new york times . you may opt - out at any time .\nyou agree to receive occasional updates and special offers for the new york times ' s products and services .\nmr . ch\u00e9reau\u2019s many films include \u201cflesh of the orchid\u201d ( 1975 ) , with charlotte rampling ; \u201cqueen margot , \u201d starring isabelle adjani , which won the 1994 cannes film festival jury prize ; \u201cintimacy\u201d ( 2001 ) , with mark rylance , which won the berlin film festival golden bear award ; \u201chis brother\u201d ( 2003 ) and \u201cpers\u00e9cution\u201d ( 2009 ) .\nhe gave master classes in film at columbia university , the city college of new york and the school of visual arts in 2003 , and was president of the jury at the cannes film festival the same year . he was a guest curator at the louvre in 2010 .\npeter gelb , the general manager of the metropolitan opera , where mr . ch\u00e9reau\u2019s production of janacek\u2019s \u201cfrom the house of the dead\u201d was staged in 2009 , described mr . ch\u00e9reau as \u201cone of the most influential european directors of theater and opera of the last 50 years . \u201d\n\u201che once jokingly told me , \u201d mr . gelb said of mr . ch\u00e9reau in an interview , \u201cthat he was responsible for the movement disparagingly referred to as \u2018eurotrash , \u2019 because his production of the ring at bayreuth , which is now legendary , was the first kind of high - concept operatic production that radically transformed the action . \u201d\nmr . ch\u00e9reau\u2019s most recent production , a staging of richard strauss\u2019s \u201celektra , \u201d which had its premiere this summer in aix - en - provence , is on the metropolitan opera\u2019s schedule for 2016 .\nwith the headline : patrice ch\u00e9reau , director who broke traditions in opera staging , dies at 68 .\nwe\u2019re interested in your feedback on this page . tell us what you think .\naccessibility concerns ? email us at accessibility @ urltoken . we would love to hear from you .\ng\u00f6tterd\u00e4mmerung ( 10 / 19 ) - wagner ,\nring\nakt ii - 3 . sc . hagen - valencia 2008\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 0 transitional / / en\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nwagner : das rheingold - barenboim , tomlinson , g . clark , von kannen\nthis site uses cookies in order to provide you with the best possible service .\ni was deeply saddened to learn of the death of pierre boulez . he died in baden - baden , his adopted home town which made him an honorary citizen .\npierre boulez put his stamp on an age . he was a pioneer of his generation , unpredictable in the best sense of the word and independent in his thinking . he consciously broke with tradition and ideological constraints without ever losing sight of history . his creativity will resonate for a long time to come ."]}
{"id": 54702, "summary": [{"text": "a pulpotomy is the removal of a portion of the pulp , including the diseased aspect , with the intent of maintaining the vitality of the remaining pulpal tissue by means of a therapeutic dressing .", "topic": 28}, {"text": "a healthy tooth has a space inside it called the \" pulp space \" which is filled with soft tissues - nerves , blood vessels , and pink connective tissue .", "topic": 33}, {"text": "if a tooth gets a large cavity , the bacteria in the decay can damage the pulp , which is often what causes toothache .", "topic": 28}, {"text": "damage to the pulp of permanent teeth usually requires a root canal treatment or endodontic therapy .", "topic": 28}, {"text": "the pulp of primary or deciduous teeth , which only have to survive until an adult teeth come in , and because they have a better blood supply , can sometimes be saved . ", "topic": 0}], "title": "pulpotomy", "paragraphs": ["types of pulpotomies non - vital pulpotomy ( mortal pulpotomy ) electrosurgical pulpotomy laser pulpotomy preservation pulpotomy gluteraldehyde . ferric sulphate partial / cvek\u2019s pulpotomy cervical \u2013webbers pulpotomy regenerative pulpotomy\ndepending upon the size of exposure 1 . partial pulpotomy ( shallow , low level or cvek\u2019s pulpotomy ) 2 . cervical pulpotomy ( deep , high level total or conventional pulpotomy ) classified depending upon the number of visits 1 . single visit pulpotomy 2 . multiple visit pulpotomy\n1 . devitalization pulpotomy ( mummification , cauterization ) formocresol pulpotomy electrosurgical pulpotomy laser pulpotomy 2 . preservation ( minimum devitalization , non inductive ) gluteraldehyde ferric sulfate 3 . regeneration ( inductive & reperative ) calcium hydroxide bone morphogenic protein\nin the study conducted by mack and dean , the success rate for electrosurgical pulpotomy was significantly higher than that for formocresol pulpotomy .\nvital pulpotomy is a single - stage procedure defined as the surgical amputation of the coronal portion of exposed vital pulp . various pulpotomy - covering medications have been used in the pulpotomy of primary teeth .\nthis study was designed to compare the clinical and radiographic success of electrosurgical and formocresol pulpotomy techniques used on human primary molar teeth requiring vital pulpotomy .\na pulpotomy is the removal of the nerve inside the tooth . pulpotomy is indicated when tooth decay breaches the pulp of the primary tooth . traditional pulpotomy gets the job done , but there\u2019s a smarter way to work .\nruemping dr , morton th jr , anderson mw . electrosurgical pulpotomy in primates\u2013a comparison with formocresol pulpotomy . pediatr dent . 1983 ; 5 : 14\u20138 .\nfavourable clinical and radiographic success rates of ferric sulphate pulpotomy , comparable to formocresol were obtained . therefore , ferric sulphate can be recommended as a pulpotomy medicament .\ncalcium hydroxide became recognized as a valuable pulpotomy material after its use by miomir cvek for performing pulpotomy in 1978 . [ 1 ] calcium hydroxide has several disadvantages :\nan adult tooth cannot be saved with a pulpotomy plus a filling / crown .\nfs and es can be considered alternative materials for the pulpotomy of primary molars .\nliu jf , chen lr , chao sy . laser pulpotomy of primary teeth .\nruemping dr , morton th jr , anderson mw . electrosurgical pulpotomy in primates : a comparison with formocresol pulpotomy . pediatr dentist 1983 ; 5 : 14 - 8 .\nthis study evaluated the clinical outcome of pulpotomy of primary teeth with three different methods .\nsheller b , morton th jr . electrosurgical pulpotomy : a pilot study in humans .\nour results showed the failure rates for electrosurgical pulpotomy to be equal to those for formocresol pulpotomy . although electrosurgical pulpotomy is a nonpharmacological technique giving favorable results , it is still a preservative technique . further studies using larger samples and longer evaluation periods are recommended .\npulpotomy can be classified according to treatment objectives ( don m . ranly 1994 ) .\nconcluded that it was premature to recommend pulpotomy using the electrosurgical approach . we do not believe this to be the best conclusion as their study was intended to compare two pulpal medications following electrosurgical pulpotomy , and not to compare the success rates for electrosurgical vs formocresol pulpotomy .\nour findings also support the hypothesis that the success rate for electrosurgical pulpotomy is comparable to that for formocresol pulpotomy . although electrosurgical pulpotomy is a nonpharmacological and easy technique with favorable results , it is still a preservative technique and the cost of electrosurgical equipment is a drawback .\n] . we report a case of complicated crown fracture who was treated with partial pulpotomy .\nmej\u00e0re i , cvek m . partial pulpotomy in young permanent teeth with deep carious lesions .\nthe tooth is immature and root formation is incomplete . the partial pulpotomy can offer a superb\nthe results of our study indicate that the fs and electrosurgical pulpotomy appears comparable to the fc pulpotomy for human primary molars . further studies are needed to evaluate the histological effect of these methods as well as compare these methods to pulpotomy with new bioregenerative materials . moreover , other factors that affect the success of the pulpotomy such as coronal seal need to be analyzed .\n] . in endodontic terms ( american association of endodontists ) , partial pulpotomy ( shallow pulpotomy ; cvek pulpotomy ) can be defined as \u201cthe surgical removal of a small portion of the coronal portion of a vital pulp as a means of preserving the remaining coronal and radicular pulp tissues\u201d .\nel - melgy et al , compared pulpal and periapical tissue reactions to electrosurgery vs formocresol pulpotomy in the primary teeth of dogs . they found that the teeth treated by electrosurgery pulpotomy with either mechanical or electrosurgical coronal pulp removal exhibited less histopathological reactions than the teeth treated by formocresol pulpotomy .\n1904 \u2013 buckley : introduced formocresol for pulpotomy . 1930 \u2013 hermann : introduced calcium hydroxide as calxyl for pulpotomy . 1975 \u2013 s\u2019gravemade : used gluteraldehyde which replaced formocresol . 1983 \u2013 reumping et al : demonstrated the use of electrosurgery for pulpotomy . 1985 \u2013 shoji : used carbon dioxide laser in pulpotomy . 1991 \u2013 nakashima used bone morphogenic protein . 1993 \u2013 torabinejad : mta was used\nfong cd , davis mj . partial pulpotomy for immature permanent teeth , its present and future .\nfrequently , pulpotomy procedure is suggested therapy of primary teeth with deep cavities impacting pulp above the tooth roots . pulpotomy procedure is an typical procedure in kids and carries a fairly sound medical diagnosis .\nthe purpose of this clinical trial was to compare the clinical and radiographic success of fc , fs and electrosurgical pulpotomy used for pulpotomy of human primary molar teeth requiring vital pulp therapy secondary to carious involvement .\nsuccessful outcomes have been demonstrated for ch partial pulpotomy in curiously exposed young permanent teeth . dentin bridging and pulp health were more predictable with mta pulpotomy ( 18 , 27 ) . however , there are as yet the only two following studies evaluated the outcome of mta pulpotomy in symptomatic mature permanent teeth with carious exposure .\ncalcium - enriched mixture cement and mta showed similar performance in pulpotomy of immature caries - exposed permanent molars .\nevidence of pulpotomy in primary teeth comparing mta , calcium hydroxide , ferric sulphate , and electrosurgery with formocresol .\nto examine the success of the one - appointment pulpotomy technique with three different medicaments on primary molar teeth .\n, the tooth is prepared for stainless steel crown full coverage and wide access is made for the pulpotomy procedure .\nu . zilberman , e . mass , and h . sarnat , \u201cpartial pulpotomy in carious permanent molars , \u201d\nhydrophilic nature and requires moisture to cure , making it a suitable material for procedures like pulpotomy . [ 10 ]\nasgary s . calcium - enriched mixture pulpotomy of a human permanent molar with irreversible pulpitis and condensing apical periodontitis .\nking sr , mcwhorter ag , seale ns . concentration of formocresol used by pediatric dentists in primary tooth pulpotomy .\ndean and colleagues did not find any significant difference between the success rates for the electrosurgical and formocresol pulpotomy techniques .\nthe results of this investigation show that the treatment success rate with cem cement was similar to the electrosurgical pulpotomy .\na study published in the journal of endodontics revealed that the success rate of laser pulpotomy was significantly higher than that of formocresol pulpotomy , and the permanent successors of the laser - treated primary teeth erupted without any complications . yay !\ncvek m . a clinical report on partial pulpotomy and capping with calcium hydroxide in permanent incisors with complicated crown fracture .\nthe following case reports describe the technique of biodentine pulpotomy in mature permanent teeth following several days of traumatic pulpal exposure .\ncvek m . a clinical report on partial pulpotomy and capping with calcium hydroxide in permanent incisors with complicated crown fractures .\ndean ja , mack rb , fulkerson bt , sanders bj . comparison of electrosurgical and formocresol pulpotomy procedures in children .\nyakuschji m . pulpotomy of primary teeth by means of electrosurgery . shoni shikagaku zasshi . 1975 ; 13 : 213\u20139 .\ne . mass and u . zilberman , \u201cclinical and radiographic evaluation of partial pulpotomy in carious exposure of permanent molars , \u201d\nin this article we report two cases of traumatized maxillary permanent central incisors , which were treated with mta following partial pulpotomy .\njust came across this term , and it seems as if a pulpotomy is part of rct , yet i see it described as an additional option . can a tooth be saved with a pulpotomy and a filling / crown ? advantages ? disadvantages ?\nfei al , udin rd , johnson r . a clinical study of ferric sulfate as a pulpotomy agent in primary teeth .\nthe europeans were the first to introduce pulpotomy procedure . 1885 \u2013 leptowski : introduced formalin as fixative and mummifying agent . 1886 \u2013 gold foil was used to cover the exposed vital pulp . 1898 \u2013 gysi : introduced paraformaldehyde as a pulpotomy medicament .\npulpotomy in caries - exposed immature permanent molars using calcium - enriched mixture cement or mineral trioxide aggregate : a randomized clinical trial .\nevidence of pulpotomy in primary teeth comparing mta , calcium hydroxide , ferric sulphate , and electrosurgery with formocresol . - pubmed - ncbi\nredig df . a comparison and evaluation of two formocresol pulpotomy technics utilizing \u201cbuckley\u2019s \u201cformocresol . j dent child 1968 ; 35 : 22\u201329 .\nc . d . fong and m . j . davis , \u201cpartial pulpotomy for immature permanent teeth , its present and fixture , \u201d\neghbal mj , asgary s , baglue ra , parirokh m , ghoddusi j . mta pulpotomy of human permanent molars with irreversible pulpitis .\nbarrieshi - nusair km , qudeimat ma . a prospective clinical study of mineral trioxide aggregate for partial pulpotomy in cariously exposed permanent teeth .\nibricevic h , al - jame q . ferric sulphate and formocresol in pulpotomy of primary molars : long term follow - up study .\nmack rb , dean ja . electrosurgical pulpotomy : a retrospective human study . asdc j dent child . 1993 ; 60 : 107\u201314 .\nformocresol was first used for pulpotomy by sweet ( 1904 ) and since then , it has been the drug of choice in pulpotomy of primary teeth due to the ease of use and high clinical success rate . nevertheless , formocresol is under close observation due to safety considerations .\nmejare i . pulpotomy of primary molars with coronal or total pulpitis using formocresol technique . scand j dent res 1979 ; 87 : 208\u2013216 .\nto evaluate the clinical and radiographic outcomes of pulpotomy treatment with mineral trioxide aggregate ( mta ) in symptomatic mature permanent teeth with carious exposure .\nmalhotra r , singh s , grover npartial pulpotomy for complicated crown fractures in immature permanent teeth . jcr 2013 ; 3 : 419 - 423\nsubay rk , ilhan b , ulukapi h . mineral trioxide aggregate as a pulpotomy agent in immature teeth : long - term case report .\nmack rb , dean ja . electrosurgical pulpotomy : a retrospective human study . asdc j dentist child 1993 ; 60 : 107 - 14 .\nsheller b , morton th jr . electrosurgical pulpotomy : a pilot study in humans . j endodont 1987 ; 13 : 69 - 76 .\npulpotomy is defined as the surgical removal of infected coronal pulp and its objectives are preservation of the radicular pulp vitality and relief of pain .\nfuks ab , bimstein e . clinical evaluation of diluted formocresol pulpotomy in primary teeth of school children . pediatr dent 1981 ; 3 : 321\u2013324 .\nqudeimat ma , barrieshi - nusair km , owais ai . calcium hydroxide vs mineral trioxide aggregates for partial pulpotomy of permanent molars with deep caries .\nno study reached the high quality level . twelve were of moderate quality . the overall evidence was insufficient to assess which of indirect pulp capping , stepwise excavation , direct excavation and pulp capping / partial pulpotomy , pulpotomy or pulpectomy is the most effective treatment approach for teeth with deep caries .\nholan g , eidelman e , fuks ab . lon - term evaluation of pulpotomy in primary molars using mineral trioxide aggregate and formocresol . pediatr dent 2005\nmarkovic d , zibojinovic v , bucetic m . evaluation of three pulpotomy medicaments in primary teeth . eur j paediatr dent 2005 ; 6 : 133\u2013138 .\nsaltzman b , sigal m , clokie c , rukavina j , et al . assessment of a novel alternative to conventional formocresol - zinc oxide eugenol pulpotomy for the treatment of pulpally involved human primary teeth : diode laser - mineral trioxide aggregate pulpotomy . int j paediatr dent 2005 ; 15 : 437\u2013447 .\nsmith nl , seale ns , nunn me . ferric sulfate pulpotomy in primary molars : a retrospective study . pediatr dent 2000 ; 22 : 192\u2013199 .\ne . mass , u . zilberman , and a . b . fuks , \u201cpartial pulpotomy : another treatment option for cariously exposed permanent molars , \u201d\nkoch g , nyborg h . correlation between clinical and histological indications for pulpotomy of deciduous teeth . j int assoc dent child 1970 ; 1 : 3\u201310 .\nong cd , davis mj . partial pulpotomy for immature permanent teeth , its present and future . pediatr dent . 2002 ; 24 : 29 - 32 .\nking sr , mcwhorter ag , seale ns . concentration of formocresol used by pediatrics in primary tooth pulpotomy . pediatr dent . 2002 ; 24 : 157\u20139 .\npulpotomy was performed for 102 primary second molars in 51 children aged between 4 and 6 years . considering a split - mouth design , for each patient the right and left second primary molars randomly underwent pulpotomy using cem cement or es / zoe . all teeth were restored using preformed metal crowns . following pulpotomy procedure , teeth were blindly evaluated for clinical and radiographic success after 6 , 12 and 24 months . mcnemar test and spss 16 software were used for the statistical analysis .\npulpotomy in caries - exposed immature permanent molars using calcium - enriched mixture cement or mineral trioxide aggregate : a randomized clinical tr . . . - pubmed - ncbi\nbahrololoomi z , moeintaghavi a , emtiazi m , hosseini g . clinical and radiographic comparison of primary molars after formocresol and electrosurgical pulpotomy : a randomized clinical trial .\nour findings were similar to those of dean et al , who demonstrated the clinical and radiographic success rates for electrosurgical pulpotomy to be comparable to those for formocresol pulpotomy . clinical and radiographic success rates were 96 and 84 % , respectively in the electrosurgical group , and 100 and 92 % , respectively in the formocresol group .\nzinc oxide - eugenol ( zoe ) is used as a base in pulpotomized teeth . in a prospective human study of electrosurgical pulpotomy conducted by fishman and colleagues ,\njust came across this term , and it seems as if a pulpotomy is part of rct , yet i see it described as an additional option . can a tooth be saved with a pulpotomy and a filling / crown ? advantages ? disadvantages ? pulpotomy = partial removal of the pulp . done in primary ( children ' s ) teeth . sometimes done as a seperate procedure to start rct in adult teeth . pulpectomy is complete removal of the pulp . both terms are used in conjunction with pediatric dentistry . an adult tooth cannot be saved with a pulpotomy plus a filling / crown . complete root canal therapy should be performed on all pathologically exposed teeth .\nfei al , udin rd , johnson r . a clinical study of ferric sulfate as a pulpotomy agent in primary teeth . pediatr dent 1991 ; 13 : 327\u2013332 .\ngruythuysen rj , weerheijm kl . calcium hydroxide pulpotomy with a light - cured cavity - sealing material after two years . j dent child 1997 ; 64 : 251\u2013253 .\nthompson ks , seale ns , nunn me , huff g . alternative method of hemorrhage control in full strength formocresol pulpotomy . pediatr dent 2001 ; 23 : 217\u2013222 .\ndean ja , mack rb , fulkerson bt , sanders bj . comparison of electrosurgical and formocresol pulpotomy procedures in children . int j paediatr dent 2003 ; 12 : 177\u2013182 .\ni . v . nosrat and c . a . nosrat , \u201creparative hard tissue formation following calcium hydroxide application after partial pulpotomy in cariously exposed pulps of permanent teeth , \u201d\nfarooq ns , coll ja , kuwabara a , shelton p . success rates of formocresol pulpotomy and indirect pulp therapy in the treatment of deep dentinal caries in primary teeth .\naroglu si , sonmez h . long - term follow - up of a complicated crown fracture treated by partial pulpotomy . international endodontic journal . 2007 ; 40 : 398\u2013403 .\nabarajithan m , velmurugan n , kandaswamy d . management of recently traumatized maxillary central incisors by partial pulpotomy using mta : case reports with two - year follow - up .\nthis study did not show any significant difference between the clinical and / or radiographic success rates for electrosurgical vs formocresol pulpotomy . further studies with longer evaluation periods are warranted .\nmesbahi m , ardakani z . clinical and radiographical evaluation of pulpotomy treatment for primary teeth with electrosurgery . j dent shiraz univ med sci . 2007 ; 8 : 96\u2013104 .\npulpotomy is an accepted treatment for the management of cariously exposed pulps in symptom free primary molars . the purpose of this study was to compare the clinical and radiological outcomes of three different single - visit vital pulp therapies including pulpotomy with electrosurgery ( es ) , formocresol ( fc ) and ferric sulfate ( fs ) in cariously exposed primary molar teeth .\nholan g , fuks ab , keltz n . success rate of formocresol pulpotomy in primary molars restored with stainless steel crowns vs amalgam . pediatr dent 2002 ; 24 : 212\u2013216 .\n+ 1 a 99 % pulpotomy success rate means 1 of 2 things . 1 ) you ' re doing pulpotomies on teeth that will naturally exfoliate within the next week or 2\nshulman er , mciver ft , burkes ej jr . comparison of electrosurgery and formocresol as pulpotomy techniques in monkey primary teeth . pediatr dentist 1987 ; 9 : 189 - 94 .\ndean ja , mack rb , fulkerson bt , sanders bj . comparison of electrosurgical and formocresol pulpotomy procedures in children . int j paediatr dent . 2002 ; 12 : 177\u201382 .\n1 . pulpotomy < br / > by - < br / > dr . sumeet vincent tigga < br / > ( g . d . c raipur ) < br / >\nibrevic h , al - jame q . ferric sulfate as pulpotomy agent in primary teeth : twenty month clinical follow - up . j clin pediatr dent 2000 ; 24 : 269\u2013272 .\nnaik s , hegde am . mineral trioxide aggregate as a pulpotomy agent in primary molars : an in vivo study . j indian soc pedod prev dent 2005 ; 23 : 13\u201316 .\nshumayrikh nm , adenubi jo . clinical evaluation of glutaraldehyde with calcium hydroxide and glutaraldehyde with zinc oxide eugenol in pulpotomy of primary molars . endod dent traumatol 1999 ; 15 : 259\u2013264 .\nnunn jh , smeaton i , gilroy j . the development of formocresol as a medicament for primary molar pulpotomy procedures . asdc j dentist child 1996 ; 63 : 51 - 3 .\ndean ja , mack rb , fulkerson bt , sanders bj . comparison of electrosurgical and formocresol pulpotomy procedures in children . int j pediatr dentist 2002 ; 12 : 177 - 82 .\nto compare clinical and radiographic outcomes of pulpotomy treatment using calcium - enriched mixture ( cem ) cement and mineral trioxide aggregate ( mta ) in carious - exposed vital immature permanent first molars .\nthe aim of this study was to evaluate the scientific evidence of pulpotomy in primary teeth comparing mineral troxide aggregate ( mta ) , calcium hydroxide , ferric sulphate , and electrosurgery with formocresol .\ncasas mj , kenny dj , johnston dh , judd pl . long - term outcomes of primary molar ferric sulfate pulpotomy and root canal therapy . pediatr dent 2004 ; 26 : 44\u201348 .\nholan g , e . eidelman e , fuks a . long - term evaluation of pulpotomy in primary molars using mineral trioxide aggregate or formocresol . pediatric dentistry 2005 ; 27 : 129\u2013136 .\nhuth kc , paschos e , hajek - al - khatar n , hollweck r , crispin a , hickel r , folwaczny m . effectiveness of 4 pulpotomy techniques - randomized controlled trial .\nsuccess or failure of pulpotomy is dependent upon an accurate diagnosis at the time of treatment . it is worth noting that all teeth treated in this study were affected by caries . it is necessary for the radicular pulp to be healthy at the time of treatment for electrosurgical pulpotomy to achieve a successful outcome as electrosurgery cannot be expected to penetrate and sterilize the contaminated radicular tissue .\njabbarifar se , khademi aa , ghasemi d . success rate of formocresol pulpotomy versus mineral trioxide aggregate in human primary molar tooth . j res med sci . 2004 ; 6 : 304\u20137 .\nmolla asadollah f , vahid golpayegani m , alexanian s . histologic comparison of electrosurgery and formocresol pulpotomy technique in human primary teeth . beheshti univ dent j . 2000 ; 4 : 347\u201358 .\nlaser pulpotomy offers a more biologically acceptable and effective alternative to chemicals like formocresol . not only does laser treatment offer a non - pharmacologic hemostatic technique , it has a higher success rate .\njoa & el : the calcium hydroxide partial pulpotomy developed and analyzed by the late dr . m . cvek has been the standard procedure for crown fractures with pulp exposures for decades . lately this status has been challenged by other techniques such as mta and other materials . this review article represents a very informative reference when future pulp capping or pulpotomy materials are challenged against calcium hydroxide .\nfarooq ns , coll ja , kuwabara a , shelton p . success rates of formocresol pulpotomy and indirect pulp treatmentof deep dentinal caries in primary teeth . pediatr dent 2000 ; 22 : 278\u2013286 .\nloh a , o\u2019hoy p , tran x , et al . evidence - based assessment . evaluation of the formocresol versus ferric sulfate primary molar pulpotomy . pediatric dentistry 2004 ; 26 : 401\u2013409 .\nasgray found pulpotomy as a promising alternative endodontic treatment in mature permanent teeth using calcium - enriched mixture ( cem ) cement in treatment of a mature molar associated with irreversible pulpitis . [ 18 ]\nthe aim of this paper was to review the history and the scientific literature published on pulpotomy medicaments and to present the findings of these studies . the review showed that pulpotomy of primary teeth has been treated with many different techniques and medicaments , that some of these approaches are controversial and that their results have presented variables of success rates in term . . . [ show full abstract ]\nnematollahi h , sahebnasagh m , parisay i . comparison of electrosurgical pulpotomy with zinc oxide eugenol or zinc polycarboxylate cements sub - base . j clin pediatr dent . 2011 ; 36 : 133\u20137 .\nsonmez d , sari s , cetinbas t . a comparison of four pulpotomy techniques in primary molars : a long - term follow - up . j endod . 2008 ; 34 : 950\u20135 .\ntabarci b , parirokh m , eghbal mj , et al . a comparative study of dental pulp response to different pulpotomy agent in dogs . int endod j . 2010 ; 43 : 565\u201371 .\n9 . king sr , mcwhorter ag , seale ns . concentration of formocresol used by pediatric dentists in primary tooth pulpotomy . pediatr dent . 2002 ; 24 ( 2 ) : 157 - 159 .\nkalaskar rr , damle sg . comparative evaluation of lyophilized freeze dried platelet derived preparation with calcium hydroxide as pulpotomy agents in primary molars . j indian soc pedod prev dent 2004 ; 22 : 24\u201329 .\nmyers dr , shoaf hk , dirksen tr , pashley dh , whitford gm , reynolds ke . distribution of 14c formaldehyde after pulpotomy with formocresol . j am dent assoc 1978 ; 96 : 805\u2013813 .\nall pulpotomy procedures were performed by the principal investigator or co - investigators of the study to ensure consistency in the two techniques . the experimental technique of the investigators was standardized by an experienced clinician .\nibricevic h , al - jame q . ferric sulphate and formocresol in pulpotomy of primary molars : long term follow - up study . eur j pediatr dentist 2003 ; 4 : 28 - 32 .\nshaw dw , sheller b , barrus bd , morton th jr . electrosurgical pulpotomy : a 6 - month study in primates . j endod 1987 ; 13 : 500 - 5 . [ pubmed ]\nnematollahi h , sahebnasagh m , parisay i . comparison of electrosurgical pulpotomy with zinc oxide eugenol or zinc polycarboxylate cements sub - base . j clin pediatr dent 2011 ; 36 : 133 - 7 .\nin a group of images dr . sarkissian demonstrates how a pulpotomy is performed on a child ' s primary molar . ( warning : there is a bit of blood visible in those images . )\nes as a non pharmacological pulpotomy technique that has been well - documented and has proven to have great merits [ 15 ] . es leads to good visualization and homeostasis and is less time consuming than the fc approach [ 16 ] . dean and colleagues did not find any significant difference between the success rates for the electrosurgical and fc pulpotomy techniques [ 3 ] . rivera et al . evaluated postoperative clinical and x - ray film findings from 80 molars after fc and es vital pulpotomy . they did not find any significant difference between the two techniques after six - months follow up [ 17 ] .\na pulpotomy is performed only when the inflamed pulp is confined to the crown . the tooth also has to be restorable . if it\u2019s too damaged or weak , the dentist will have to extract it .\ncasas mj , layung ma , kenny dj , johnston dh , judd pl . two - year outcomes of primary molar ferric sulfate pulpotomy and root canal therapy . pediatr dent 2003 ; 25 : 97\u2013102 .\ncasas m j , kenny dj , johnston dh , judd pl et al . outcomes of vital primary incisor ferric sulfate pulpotomy and root canal therapy . j can dent assoc 2004 ; 70 : 34\u201338 .\nhuth kc , paschos e , hajek - al - khatar n , hollweck r , et al . effectiveness of 4 pulpotomy techniques - randomized controlled trial . j dent res 2005 ; 84 : 1144\u20131148 .\nsasaki h , ogawa t , koreeda m , ozaki t , et al . electrocoagulation extends the indication of calcium hydroxide pulpotomy in the primary dentition . j clin pediatr dent 2002 ; 26 : 275\u2013277 .\nthis procedure is known widely as the cvek pulpotomy , deriving its name from dr . miomir cvek , who in 1978 reported a high success rate for partial pulpotomies following complicated crown fractures in permanent incisors [\nupon enrollment , the children ' s parents signed letters of informed consent . the patients had no contraindications to pulpotomy in their medical history and were willing to submit to periodic examinations of the pulpotomised teeth .\nelectrosurgical pulpotomy has gained popularity due to its nonpharmacological nature , ease of use , and favorable results . the results of our study are comparable to others reported in the literature comparing electrosurgical and formocresol pulpotomies .\n33 . non - vital pulpotomy < br / > ideally , a non - vital tooth should b treated by pulpectomy or root canal filling < br / > however , pulpectomy of a primary molar may sometime be impracticable due to non - negotiable root canals and also due to limited patient co - operation . < br / > hence , a two - stage pulpotomy technique is advocated . < br / >\nan older pediatric dentist taught me that formocresol was not needed in on a pulpotomy on a childs tooth . i have just put zoe in them for the past 7 years and have had only 1 fail .\nfc was an extremely popular medicament for pulpotomy of primary teeth . vital pulpotomy teaching protocols\u2019 in the uk and ireland indicate that fc is becoming less popular [ 2 ] . concerns about fc safety have been published in dental and medical literature for the past 30 years and have led clinicians to use alternative methods that have more tissue compatibility [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 10 ] [ 11 ] [ 12 ] .\nsuccess or failure of pulpotomy treatment depends upon an accurate diagnosis . however , fc has proven to be a more forgivable technique that helps to retain primary teeth even with chronic , silent inflammation . on the other hand , pulpotomy with es appears to require more sensitive diagnosis . however , electrosurgical procedure has two distinct advantages : it is a swifter and drug free procedure with no known undesirable systemic effects [ 16 ] .\npeng l , ye l , guo x , tan h , zhou x , wang c , li r . evaluation of formocresol versus ferric sulphate primary molar pulpotomy : a systematic review and meta - analysis .\nsuccess or failure of pulpotomy treatment is dependent upon an accurate diagnosis at the time of treatment . formocresol has proven to be a forgiving technique where teeth are maintained in the arch with chronic , silent inflammation .\nnematollahi h , tajik a . comparison of clinical and radiographic success rates of pulpotomy in primary molars using formocresol , ferric sulfate and mineral trioxide aggregate ( mta ) . jdt . 2006 ; 3 : 6\u201314 .\nshabzendedar m , mazhari f , alami m , talebi m . sodium hypochlorite vs formocresol as pulpotomy medicaments in primary molars : 1 - year follow - up . pediatr dent . 2013 ; 35 : 329\u201332 .\nthe best candidate for a pulpotomy will be a child in good overall health . children with chronic health conditions that increase their susceptibility to bacterial infections are not good candidates . examples include children with leukemia or tumors .\nif the decay or trauma is confined to the crown of the tooth , a pulpotomy may be recommended . when a cavity gets really deep , close to the pulp of a tooth , or even into the pulp , the pulpal tissue becomes irritated and inflamed . a pulpotomy is when the inflamed pulp chamber , usually on a baby molar , is removed . the dentist will remove all the infected material in the pulp of the crown only , leaving the living tooth root intact . after a pulpotomy on a baby molar , the empty space will be filled with dental cement and a stainless steel crown will be placed to restore the tooth .\n16 . doyle tl , casas mj , kenny dj , judd pl . mineral trioxide aggregate produces superior outcomes in vital primary molar pulpotomy . pediatr dent . 2010 ; 32 ( 1 ) : 41 - 47 .\nfarooq ns , coll ja , kuwabara a , shelton p . success rates of formocresol pulpotomy and indirect pulp capping in the treatment of deep dentinal caries in primary teeth . padiatr dent 2000 ; 22 : 278\u2013286 .\nthe study was conducted on 104 primary molars in 104 children with an indication for pulpotomy treatment on at least one primary molar . primary teeth were treated with either formocresol ( fc ) ( 34 teeth ) , calcium hydroxide ( ca ) ( 33 teeth ) or ferric sulphate ( fs ) ( 37 teeth ) using standardised criteria for the pulpotomy procedures . teeth were clinically and radiographically evaluated during the examination period of 18 months .\nmyers dr , shoaf hk , dirksen tr , pashley dh , whitford gm , reynolds ke . distribution of 14c - formaldehyde after pulpotomy with formocresol . j am dent assoc 1978 ; 86 : 805 - 13 .\nmalekafzali b , shekarchi f , asgary s . treatment outcomes of pulpotomy in primary molars using two endodontic biomaterials . a 2 - year randomised clinical trial . eur j paediatr dent . 2011 ; 12 : 189\u201393 .\n25 . partial pulpotomy < br / > the partial pulpotomy for traumatic exposures is a procedure in which the inflamed pulp tissue beneath an exposure is removed to a depth of 1 - 3 mm to reach the deeper healthy tissue < br / > - indicated for a vital , traumatically exposed , young permanent tooth , especially one with an incompletely formed apex . < br / > - calcium hydroxide or mta is used < br / >\n15 . ansari g , ranjpour m . mineral trioxide aggregate and formocresol pulpotomy of primary teeth : a 2 - year follow - up . int endod j . 2010 ; 43 ( 5 ) : 413 - 418 .\n24 . holan g , fuks ab , keltz n , success rate of formocresol pulpotomy in primary molars restored with stainless steel crown vs amalgam . pediatr dent . 2002 ; 24 ( 3 ) : 212 - 216 .\npulpotomy using mta could be a good alternative for root canal therapy ( rct ) for managing symptomatic mature permanent teeth with carious exposure , however further large - scale multicenter clinical trials are highly encouraged to confirm this hypothesis .\nmalhotra r , singh s , grover npartial pulpotomy for complicated crown fractures in immature permanent teeth . jcr [ serial online ] 2013 [ cited 2018 jul 10 ] ; 3 : 419 - 423 . available from : urltoken\nif the tooth is necrotic , pulpotomy will not relieve patient ' s symptoms . you need to do a pulpectomy and debride canals as best as you can and then place caoh2 in canals until you can finish rct .\nbahrololoomi z , moeintaghavi a , emtiazi m , hosseini g . clinical and radiographic comparison of primary molars after formocresol and electrosurgical pulpotomy : a randomized clinical trial . indian j dent res . 2008 ; 19 : 219\u201323 .\na pulpotomy is a procedure used to try to save a badly decayed tooth with an infected pulp . it is sometimes called a \u201cbaby root canal , \u201d for it is more commonly performed on baby teeth , especially molars .\n) . the patients were informed regarding the pulpotomy treatment using mta in case the pulp exposure happened . the department board adopted this procedure as an alternative to the rct in such cases . each patient signed an informed consent .\nbackground : vital pulpotomy is a single - stage procedure defined as the surgical amputation of the coronal portion of exposed vital pulp , usually as a means of preserving the vitality and function of the remaining radicular portion . objectives :\nrivera et al , evaluated postoperative clinical and x - ray findings from 80 primary molars after formocresol and electrosurgery vital pulpotomy . they did not find any significant difference between the two techniques after six months of follow - up .\nin traumatized , young , permanent teeth , pulpotomy is classically undertaken to promote apexogenesis . the objective is to promote root development and apical closure . once root end development and apical closure is achieved , the root canal treatment is completed . however , it has been suggested that mere pulp exposure does not cause pulpitis in the absence of bacteria . recent studies have proposed that as long as a good seal is ensured , root canal treatment may not be necessary following pulpotomy . in this article we report two cases of traumatized , fully matured , maxillary permanent central incisors , which have been treated with mineral trioxide aggregate following partial pulpotomy , with a two - year follow - up .\n19 . sakai v , moretti a , oliviera t , et al . pulpotomy of human primary molars with mta and portland cement : a randomised controlled trial . br dent j . 2009 ; 207 ( 3 ) : e5 .\nplease cite this paper as : barngkgei im , halboub es , alboni rs . pulpotomy of symptomatic permanent teeth with carious exposure using mineral trioxide aggregate . iran endod j . 2013 ; 8 ( 2 ) : 65 - 8 .\ni gotta call bs on this one . i do p / ssc every day . pulpotomies in primary teeth have a success rate in the 80 ' s . whether you are using formo or ferric sulfate or simple pressure pulpotomy ,\nduring a consultation with our specialist at ashburn children\u2019s dentistry , you can learn more about pediatric dentistry and some of the signs that your child may require a pulpotomy . your child may need professional help if he or she experiences :\nin conclusion , pulpotomy using mta could be a good alternative for rct for managing symptomatic mature permanent teeth with carious exposure . since samples treated in this study were limited in number , large - scale multicenter clinical trials are highly encouraged .\nvizero nda r , bresciani e , francischone ce , franco eb , pereira jc . partial pulpotomy and tooth reconstruction of a crown - fractured permanent incisor : a case report . quintessence int . 2003 ; 34 : 740 - 747 .\nany contraindication to formocresol pulpotomy in adult teeth ? not young permanent teeth , i ' m talking mature adult teeth ? anyone know what ' s the standard of care , formo vs . partial pulpectomy ? just a question , thanks .\n7 . hunter ml , hunter b . vital pulpotomy in the primary dentition : attitudes and practices of specialists in paediatric dentistry practising in the united kingdom . int j paediatr dent . 2003 ; 13 ( 4 ) : 246 - 250 .\nin our present case , we performed partial pulpotomy procedure as it was quick and easy to perform . it allowed the tooth to maintain its vitality and continue its root development . we also found that partial pulpotomy was a better choice when compared with cervical pulpotomy because the cell - rich coronal pulp tissue is preserved which provides a better healing potential ; physiologic apposition of dentin in the cervical area is maintained ; there is no need for subsequent endodontic treatment ; the natural color and translucency of the tooth is preserved ; it is possible to perform pulp sensitivity tests ; the pulp is not deprived of continued physiologic dentin production in the crown and at the cervical area of the tooth ; and it is a relatively simple procedure .\nseriously thought , i had a discussion about this topic with the endodontist attending in my aegd residency . he agrees with its use for a sedative pulpotomy on permanent teeth with an acute irreversible pulpitis (\nhot tooth\n) as discussed above . realize however that a sedative pulpomy is different than a therapeutic pulpotomy that you would do on a primary tooth . it is should be followed by an rct asap . it is only intended to temporarily get the patient out of pain .\nel - meligy o , abdalla m , el - baraway s , el - tekya m , dean ja . histological evaluation of electrosurgery and formocresol pulpotomy techniques in primary teeth in dogs . j clin pediatr dent . 2001 ; 26 : 81\u20135 .\npulpotomy is defined as the amputation of damaged and inflammed vital pulp from the coronal chamber followed by placement of a medicament over the radicular pulp stumps to stimulate repair , fixation or mummification of the remaining vital radicular pulp . \u2013 braham & morris 1985\nin young permanent teeth , pulpotomy is classically undertaken to promote apexogenesis . the objective is to promote root development and apical closure . once root end development and apical closure are achieved , the root canal treatment is completed . [ 2 ] however , it has been proved that mere pulp exposure does not cause pulpitis in the absence of bacteria . [ 3 ] recent studies have proposed that as long as a hermetic seal is ensured , root canal treatment is not necessary following pulpotomy . [ 4 ]\n17 . godhi b , sood pb , sharma a . effects of mineral trioxide aggregate and formocresol on vital pulp after pulpotomy of primary molars : an in vivo study . contemp clin dent . 2011 ; 2 ( 4 ) : 296 - 301 .\nis it true you can use viscostat for pulpotomy on primary teeth instead of formocresol ? i have heard this from some practicing pediatric and general dentists - - i have not tried it myself since formocresol is the gold standard . what does everyone think ?\nhow to cite this article : bahrololoomi z , moeintaghavi a , emtiazi m , hosseini g . clinical and radiographic comparison of primary molars after formocresol and electrosurgical pulpotomy : a randomized clinical trial . indian j dent res 2008 ; 19 : 219 - 23\nel - meligy o , abdalla m , el - baraway s , el - tekya m , dean ja . histological evaluation of electrosurgery and formocresol pulpotomy techniques in primary teeth in dogs . j clin pediatr dentist 2001 ; 26 : 81 - 5 .\npreserving the dental pulp , or part of it , is important when treating a vital tooth with an exposed pulp , particularly if the tooth is immature and root formation is incomplete . the partial pulpotomy can offer a superb outcome for the treatment of complicated crown fractures of the young permanent tooth . the procedure is often used for traumatic injuries in children where the major aim of treatment is to preserve tooth vitality while providing a favorable environment for continued root development . in following article , a review of partial pulpotomy and management of case of a vital permanent maxillary incisor with complicated crown fracture and pulp exposure is discussed . this was treated by partial pulpotomy with calcium hydroxide and assessed clinically through pulpal sensitivity tests and radiographically for periapical healing and continued root end closure .\nthe overall success rate in groups 1 , 2 and 3 was 87 . 5 % , 82 . 1 % and 83 . 3 % , respectively . favorable clinical and radiological success rates of fs and es pulpotomy was observed which was comparable to fc .\ndespite the fact that your teeth have a tough external surfaces layer , there is a gentle interior space called the pulp . this space is positioned above the gumline , and contains the nerves and blood vessels that supply nutrients and additional assistance for the tooth . usually , a vital pulpotomy procedure is utilized to take away contaminated parts of the pulp in an effort to stop nerve and tooth root deterioration . a pulpotomy procedure is a dental treatment that takes out a part of the tooth pulp situated in the pulp cell .\nthe purpose of this prospective split - mouth , randomised clinical trial was to assess the clinical and radiographic success rate of pulpotomy in primary molars using calcium - enriched mixture ( cem ) cement or placement of zinc oxide eugenol after electrosurgery ( es / zoe ) .\nin group 3 , three cases exhibited spontaneous pain and one case showed furcal radiolucency . clinical and radiographic success rate were 87 . 5 % and 95 . 8 % , respectively ; concurring with other studies [ 3 ] [ 16 ] . our findings were similar to those of dean et al . that demonstrated the clinical and radiographic success rates for electrosurgical pulpotomy to be comparable to those of fc pulpotomy [ 3 ] . however , they differed from another study ; this could be attributed to the differences in the applied techniques [ 22 ] .\nsarraf shirazi a , rezaifar m , talebi m , mortazavi a , safari malekabadi k . application of bonding system as a sub - base material following electrosurgical pulpotomy treatment in primary teeth : a novel technique . iran j med hypotheses ideas . 2009 ; 3 : 1\u20136 .\nconventionally , few - days - old pulp exposures have been treated with root canal treatment . we report four cases of traumatized , fully matured , maxillary permanent central incisors , which have been treated by biodentine pulpotomy several days after traumatic pulp exposure . biodentine pulpotomy consisted of pulp tissue removal to a depth of 2 mm , then capping the pulpal wound with biodentine , followed by immediate restoration . the teeth were assessed clinically through pulpal sensitivity tests and radiographically for periapical healing . at each recall ( 24 hours , 1 week , 30 days , 3 , 6 , 12 , and 18 months ) , no spontaneous pain was observed ; the pulp showed signs of vitality and absence of periapical radiolucency after 18 months . biodentine pulpotomy is recommended as a treatment option for cases of vital pulp exposure in permanent incisors due to trauma .\nsadly , in case the tooth root is just becoming contaminated , it might not be possible for you to discover during the procedure . when dealing with these situations , a tooth root canal might be needed down the road . however a pulpotomy procedure is usually carried out on milk teeth , it has purposes for elderly people also . when individuals demand a tooth root canal they usually are in a great deal of agony , and a pulpotomy procedure could possibly be a main action in the direction of carrying out a tooth root canal at the next point .\nthus , considering the age of the patient , recently traumatized teeth with pulp exposure , if treated with partial pulpotomy within 24 \u2013 48 hours after the injury , can act as a permanent restorative procedure , without the need for endodontic treatment , provided a bacteria - tight seal is obtained .\nstudies regarding the management of carious exposure in mature ( fully developed ) teeth are scare and conflicting . accordingly , the aim of this clinical trial was to evaluate the clinical and radiographic outcomes of mineral trioxide aggregate ( mta ) pulpotomy as permanent treatment of symptomatic mature permanent teeth with carious exposure .\nanother consideration with electrosurgical pulpotomy is lateral heat production . in this study , repetition of electrocoagulation became necessary due to the large size of the canal openings of some teeth . although a 10 - 15 second interval was given for cooling , the heat build - up might lead to side effects .\nif one of your child\u2019s teeth is showing signs of decay , schedule an appointment at ashburn children\u2019s dentistry in ashburn to learn more about a pulpotomy procedure . our team of dental experts will be happy to address any questions or concerns you may have . contact us today to book your child\u2019s appointment .\nmta was clinically and radiographically superior to formocresol for pulpotomy of primary teeth . the other alternatives to formocresol such as electrosurgery and ferric sulphate can be used instead of formocresol since they showed success similar to formocresol . in addition , there is no evidence to support calcium hydroxide for pulpotomies in primary teeth .\na pulpotomy may be needed when a cavity caused by tooth decay goes deep and becomes close to the pulp chamber . it irritates the tissue , which becomes inflamed . this is what causes a toothache . if the tooth is not treated so that the infection is removed , it will become abscessed .\nboth procedures are used to try to save decayed teeth with infected pulps . in a pulpotomy , the dentist only removes the pulp in the tooth\u2019s crown while leaving the pulp in the roots . in a pulpectomy , the dentist removes all of the pulp and replaces the pulp in the roots with cement .\nevidence in the literature suggests to treat a permanent tooth with a complicated crown fracture as soon as possible to diminish the possibility of pain and prevent necrosis and infection of the pulp . delay of treatment by 9 days or less may have minimal effect on the outcome of cvek pulpotomies . while the literature indicates that pulp exposures of 4 mm or less may have a good prognosis after a cvek pulpotomy , the prognosis in teeth with pulp exposures of more than 4 mm has not yet been clarified . although the literature is not conclusive regarding a difference in the outcomes of cvek pulpotomies in teeth with open or closed apices , it appears that teeth with open apices have a better prognosis . the outcome of a cvek pulpotomy may be compromised by a luxation injury that diminishes the tooth\u2019s blood supply and innervation . a good restoration that prevents bacterial penetration into the tooth is essential for the success of a cvek pulpotomy . see full abstract .\nthe teeth in which pulpotomy was carried out were asymptomatic and did not develop any tenderness to percussion . electric pulp testing revealed vital response in all the four teeth treated using biodentine pulpotomy at the end of 18 months . radiographic examination revealed absence of periapical lesion or widening . in case 1 and 2 , a well - defined radio - opaque layer formation was seen on the pulpal aspect adjacent to the layer of biodentine suggestive of a calcific barrier . although cases 3 and 4 did not reveal a distinct barrier formation , there was an increase in radio - opacity in the radicular pulp adjacent to the layer of biodentine .\ni gotta call bs on this one . i do p / ssc every day . pulpotomies in primary teeth have a success rate in the 80 ' s . whether you are using formo or ferric sulfate or simple pressure pulpotomy , no one will have a 99 % success rate . that is not possible .\nfor young permanent vital teeth with open apices , you can attempt mta pulpotomy to see if roots will continue to form . remove all caries and superficial layer of pulp , place mta , let it set up for a few hours before restoring . dentinal bridge hopefully will form and we can avoid the rct .\npulpotomy procedure have realistically sound prognosis . it might get enough time , however can not preserve an earlier abscessed tooth . it can be sometimes shocking to me just how an obviously little part of decay can penetrate as much as necessary to get to the pulp . this could be because of the different anatomy of milk teeth along with the quick development of decay . even though this is an extremely dependable procedure , not often , a tooth with a pulpotomy procedure is going to have problems and have to be extracted . that is generally because of the residual pulp cells in the tooth root canals are producing some type of problem .\npulpotomy has been the carried out in the past successfully by several authors . witherspoon et al . in 2006 assessed 19 cases with pulpotomies using mta pulpal exposures resulting due to traumatic injuries or dental caries . he found that only one case reported with a persistent disease after a recall time of 19 months . [ 17 ]\nonce pulp decay is caught , pulpotomy treatment is going to stop bacterial contamination from growing in adjoining tissues . additionally , your kid might not have to go through the pain related to a tooth root canal . in a pulpotomy procedure , the dentist or perhaps endodontist drills into the tooth to eliminates decaying tooth tissue , after which accesses the pulp cell to take away all impacted nerves and pulp . the region is handled with remedy and holds stuffing put into it . as soon as therapy on the pulp cell and nerve is finished , a tooth crown is added to the tooth to stop additional decay , and in order to guard the tooth ."]}
{"id": 54709, "summary": [{"text": "the taylor companies , consisting of the taylor chair company and the taylor desk company , was an american manufacturer of upholstered wood office seating and wood casegoods .", "topic": 25}, {"text": "taylor \u2019s primary manufacturing plant and headquarters were located in bedford , ohio .", "topic": 32}, {"text": "it also had a second manufacturing plant located in lynwood , california .", "topic": 38}, {"text": "the company was often touted as being the oldest privately held furniture manufacturer in the united states . ", "topic": 18}], "title": "the taylor companies", "paragraphs": ["i am president and ceo of the taylor companies . taylor is the oldest furniture manufacturer in the united states . taylor is headquartered in bedford , ohio and has a second manufacturing facility in lynwood , california , i earned a bachelor of science in accountancy from miami university and a . . . read more about the taylor companies\ntaylor companies are committed to creating economic strength \u2013 in our communities and across the country \u2013 through our efforts to support and assist minority - and women - owned companies .\ngreen plus people\u2019s choice award : the taylor companies ( bedford , ohio ) for receiving the most votes from communities working with the green plus program .\ntaylor companies are committed to applying our global knowledge and expertise to attain and continually improve environmental performance and sustainability .\nlate in the 1840\u2019s the company became known as the w . o . taylor factory . after an 1850 fire in the sheds on libby road , mr . taylor moved his factory to its present location on taylor street at the end of willis street .\nthe taylor companies ( manufacturing : durable goods ) shearer ' s foods inc . ( manufacturing : food processing ) the lube stop inc . ( retail trades )\narthur , allan . sesquicentennial : the taylor chair co . ( 1966 ) .\nin 1871 w . o . taylor\u2019s son , vincent a . taylor took over the active management of the company , and the name was changed to w . o . taylor and son . in 1876 the international exhibition in philadelphia awarded the company a prize for outstanding products and methods .\ntaylor companies are committed to improving the communities in which we live and work . we contribute to the well - being of these communities through charitable giving , volunteerism and civic leadership .\ntaylor companies was the first company in ohio to become certified green plus . in 2004 , taylor companies , the oldest us manufacturing company , also set out to clean up a brownfield in bedford , ohio . brownfields are areas of land previously used for industrial or commercials purposes which have been contaminated by pollutants , chemicals , or hazardous materials .\nafter spending nearly 6 million dollars on the clean up , taylor companies has a new facility and has made an environmental , social , and economic difference in northeast ohio .\n\u00a9 2018 guardian news and media limited or its affiliated companies . all rights reserved .\ntaylor farms is north america\u2019s favorite maker of salads and healthy fresh foods . the company focuses on innovation by consistently developing new products and improving production methods . taylor farms is family owned and based in salinas , california with twelve operating companies and distribution facilities throughout north america .\nthis image shows the solar system installed by rec solar at the taylor farms facility in gonzales , california . you can also see the wind turbine installed at the facility in the background .\ntaylor companies is comprised of a diverse mix of individuals , each with highly specialized expertise in their respective fields and geographic markets . in addition to representatives of the taylor family and select key executives , taylor\u2019s office of the chairman includes a distinguished group of vice chairmen with extensive senior level corporate experience . we strongly believe our clients are best served by leveraging the knowledge of these vice chairmen with the proprietary methodologies utilized within each of the four pillars .\nthe taylor chair co . was recognized as the oldest manufacturing company in existence in the western reserve . the factory moved to walton hills in july 2006 from the old located at the corner of taylor and willis streets where w . o . taylor moved it in the 1850\u2019s . the company is still guided by the traditions established by benjamin fitch in 1816\u2013chairs built to last for years , with good materials , good workmanship , and styles to satisfy customers .\nleveraging his existing knowledge , skills , and vast contact base , mr . taylor quickly expanded the firm\u2019s services into the areas of management consulting , global mergers and acquisitions , and the execution of highly confidential divestitures . this business was the origin of what would eventually become taylor companies . driven by the goal of creating a methodology that is superior to those most commonly used in the industry , mr . taylor has devoted his career to consistently generating significant wealth for his clients and their shareholders through the strategic application of synergy .\nit ' s no surprise , then , that josh counts ftse 100 companies among his clients .\nrec solar recently completed a solar installation at the taylor farms facility in dallas , texas , which is one of several solar projects for taylor farms . beyond solar , the company has many renewable energy programs in place . we asked nicole flewell , director of sustainability at taylor farms , to talk more about these initiatives .\ncompanies are using a number of bold new solutions to address these questions . some companies are using emerging tools to measure corporate culture and understand behavioral cues and team dynamics that might undermine compliance processes .\nthank you ! it\u2019s a very exciting time for us at taylor farms . taylor farms has always been committed to sustainability and being good stewards of the environment . we began making significant investments to renewable and alternative energy in 2012 , and we haven\u2019t looked back . taylor farms is always looking for opportunities to maximize value to our customers and grow in capacity as well . the consumer is changing and many want to find products from companies who have sustainability at the core of their business models .\ntaylor is a holding company with one of its largest business , carlson craft , a printer of invitations and related material for weddings and other special events . other taylor units provide business cards and stationery , greeting cards , marketing products and other commercial printing services . chairman glen taylor is a majority owner of the nba ' s minnesota timberwolves .\nll over the globe , from traditional behemoths to smaller start - ups , companies are striving to be more sustainable and eco - conscious .\n. . . taylor companies unique resources and areas of expertise \u2014 the four pillars \u2014 give us a distinct advantage in achieving our client ' s strategic goals and allow us to offer a unique body of service superior to our competitors .\none of the young men working for benjamin fitch was william o . taylor . in 1841 he married mr . fitch\u2019s daughter , harriet . by the mid - 1840\u2019s william taylor had taken over active management of the company , although benjamin fitch remained involved in applying his skills to production methods and tools .\n( january 6 , 2010 ) public radio reporter dan bobkoff talks in depth with ceo jeff baldassari about how taylor companies has reduced its costs by $ 20 , 000 through waste reduction and $ 80 , 000 through energy conservation efforts .\nwe will explore various facets of resilience at the bsr conference 2015 : resilient business , resilient world , where taylor will lead the session\nworkforce of the future : building a resilient corporate culture .\nsome companies are using emerging tools to measure corporate culture and understand behavioral cues and team dynamics that might undermine compliance processes .\ntaylor chair closes : on june 8 , 2012 the taylor company announced that the company would close . the last day of regular operation was june 15 , 2012 . parts of the plant remained open for a few weeks to complete orders . equipment used for production is being auctioned in august 2012 . no plans for the building have been announced . company archives and artifacts were divided between the bedford historical society and the western reserve historical society .\nthe corporate version of the company took effect in 1885 when the name was changed to the taylor chair company . as an ohio corporation it began with capitalization of $ 100 , 000 and an issue of 1 , 000 shares of stock .\nthe 1950\u2019s and 1960\u2019s saw a continued expansion of product lines , including chairs , sofas , and tables available to professional interior designers . the alertness of the taylor chair co . in responding to changing market conditions has been a major factor in the success of the company .\nmr . taylor created the company\u2019s vision and is the primary architect of taylor\u2019s unprecedented global advisor network . he attended the university of north carolina at chapel hill and in 1975 his entrepreneurial drive led him to form an executive search consulting firm that specialized in the strategic recruitment and placement of high - level senior executives for fortune 500 clients . he personally pioneered many of the recruiting methods and techniques commonly used in the industry today .\nthe latter doesn\u2019t work , taylor says . in her own academic department , the university of michigan\u2019s school of natural resources and environment , students can concurrently earn a master\u2019s degree in environmental science and an mba . when they arrive in the fall , they are swiftly recruited and then mentored by companies that offer them internships . the internships often turn into permanent jobs after graduation .\nit\u2019s all positive stuff , he says . \u201cas i see it , if companies don\u2019t show a commitment to sustainability they are simply out of the game . \u201d\nkellie mcelhaney , faculty director of the center for responsible business at the university of california at berkeley\u2019s haas school of business , believes many companies also suffer from this legacy of exclusivity around environmental sustainability .\nlast month , a report on diversity by university of michigan professor dorceta taylor blasted us environmental organizations for their lack of diversity . taylor found that ethnic minorities comprised only 12 % of employees in these organizations , and that their leadership was overwhelmingly white and male .\ntaylor communications is working with not - for - profit canopy to encourage governments and the forestry sector to support and advance the protection of the world\u2019s ancient and endangered forests . we are proud to contribute to the creation of conservation legacies in these landscapes of hope .\ndiversity has to be more than skin deep , taylor cautions . there must be a genuine commitment to making the company\u2019s environmental goals inclusive and responsive to the needs of employees , consumers and the communities directly affected by its operations .\ncontacts : gibson usa , urltoken ; forest stewardship council , urltoken ; greenpeace music wood coalition , urltoken ; taylor guitars , urltoken .\ntaylor companies mission is to generate wealth and fulfillment for our clients , associates , and shareholders by building trusted relationships worldwide with those who share strategic vision and integrity ; to continually be the best in our industry at strategically producing optimal results ; and through our ongoing success to support those organizations which enrich humanity .\nguitar makers know that the woods they\u2019ve used for years might not continue to be had at the quantities and low prices they\u2019re used to , but they are willing to adapt : \u201calternative woods are the key to successful guitars , \u201d says bob taylor of taylor guitars , which has been a pioneer in the use of exotic and sustainably harvested tonewoods in their high quality acoustic guitars . \u201cbut the market needs to go there all together . \u201d\ncongratulations on your latest facility opening in dallas and the completion of the solar project there . can you tell us more about what prompted taylor farms to make such a big push to prioritize sustainability initiatives ?\nthis entry was posted in green plus member news , press and tagged brownfield revitalization , cleveland sustainability , dan bobkoff , green furniture , ideastream , jeff baldassari , kai ryssdal , marketplace sustainability desk , oldest u . s . company , reduced cost through zero waste , taylor companies , wcpn . bookmark the permalink .\nthe mission of the taylor group of companies is to provide our customers with the highest quality products in the world and to back them up with the most responsive after market service organization available while maintaining a sound financial structure for our shareholders , vendors , community , and customers . we will provide for our employees a challenging and rewarding environment in which to grow and prosper . we will continue to maintain the three watchwords upon which our company was built : faith , vision , work .\nthe narrow focus on\nethics and compliance\nat many companies has helped them respond to practical concerns and regulatory challenges , such as the u . s . foreign corrupt practices act , sanctions and money laundering .\ncompanies tend to consider financial results and reporting in fairly short time horizons , which can create a culture of treating compliance processes as pro forma , or ignoring them entirely . companies that operate in a pervasive narrative of fear and urgency worsen the risk of ethical lapses , and actually don\u2019t save time in the long run . if a company is known to pay bribes , for example , the news will spread in the wider community , increasing the number of bribe requests and delays the company experiences .\nclients trust taylor communications to meet the complex challenges of communicating in today\u2019s omnichannel world . our experts leverage technology across the industry\u2019s broadest network to create solutions that improve customer experience , drive efficiencies and grow revenue .\nby 1920 sales had reached $ 1 , 000 , 000 a year . during the 1920\u2019s sales continued to grow with additional expansion of product lines . the 1930\u2019s brought the depression and created a difficult time for the taylor chair co . and for other businesses during those years .\nto build a resilient culture , companies need to focus on how they achieve growth , not just whether they meet targets . this requires actively creating an alternative narrative about the company\u2019s identity and success . companies with resilient cultures make a long - term commitment to ethics , sustainability , and engagement with all stakeholders across society\u2014not just with investors .\njosh taylor is passionate about sustainability and the environment . so much so the 24 - year - old has set up his own retreat for fellow young entrepreneurs , teaching them how to run eco - friendly businesses .\na former trustee of the national foundation for advancement in the arts , mr . taylor has also served as a faculty member of the young presidents\u2019 organization and the young entrepreneurs\u2019 organization . in addition , he has been a featured speaker at the association for corporate growth as well as at the kellogg , wharton , darden , and georgetown business school alumni associations .\nthis report provides a guide for sustainability practitioners to create resilient business strategies , governance , and management so that their companies are fit for a disruptive world .\n\u201cin a recent research project we observed the different sustainability strategies used by companies entering , or willing to enter , conscious consumer markets , and there were some incredible examples , \u201d he says .\nsince the firm was founded , taylor companies has deliberately maintained a low media profile in order to operate with the highest level of confidentiality . consequently , the majority of our new business comes from personal referrals by our advisors and clients rather than from mass marketing or branding initiatives . due to our structure and the nature of our approach , we are well equipped to protect critical information , which might otherwise cause distractions or disruptions if leaked during a transaction .\ntoday\u2019s hyper - connected world means that questions of company values , corruption and social responsibility are playing out in real time , and that companies no longer can easily control and manage their reputations . whether it is the evolution of excuses and investigations at fifa and volkswagen , ongoing scrutiny of creative offshore tax structures or responses to political debates about a living wage , the public is asking companies tough questions .\nit is a member of the american association of museums , the ohio association of historical societies and museums , the ohio historical society , the national trust and the northeast ohio inter - museum council .\nand the profits from the entrepreneurs retreat ? well , they ' re ploughed back into the community , josh explains simply .\nsustainable companies understand that both csr and compliance teams have a critical role to play in driving ethical behavior and embedding values throughout the organization . these teams need to coordinate more with each other and across the business to design more effective ways to do so .\nplenty of companies have sent black and brown and female representatives into low - income communities of color , for example , in order to gain approval for an environmentally questionable project .\nsome leading corporations have created a pipeline for recruiting diverse candidates into sustainability - oriented roles within their companies . on college campuses , for example , corporate recruiters seek out the best students , whereas environmental organizations tend to wait for the stars to come to them .\n\u201ccorporations do understand that demographics matter , \u201d taylor says , while environmental organizations \u201creally seem to believe they can just continue to focus on white , middle - class workers , culture and ways of thinking about the environment\u201d .\nmrs . peters has dedicated more than 30 years to taylor companies and has served many vital roles throughout her career . she joined the firm in 1983 as a humble receptionist and through her tenacious spirit and sharp intellect has become an indispensable member of our team . as the director of operations and a member of the board of management , mrs . peters manages and coordinates day - to - day functions of each department to ensure productive collaboration and efficient resource allocation . she lives in the beautiful shenandoah valley where she is active in her church .\ntaylor communications is committed to the conservation of the world\u2019s ancient and endangered forest ecosystems . as part of that commitment , we strongly support the north american commercial scale development of pulp , paper and packaging alternatives that are derived from agricultural residues like wheat straw as a way to diversify the fiber basket and meet our continued need for high quality , cost effective products .\nas we noted with the introduction of this year ' s bsr conference theme , 2016 is the year to be bold and bring issues of sustainability into core business strategy . companies that can do so will be much more resilient and fit to operate in today\u2019s era of radical transparency .\nat the other end of the food and drink sector , says munoz : \u201camerican ice - cream company ben & jerry\u2019s was one of the first companies in the world to place a social mission in equal importance to its product and economic missions . they were bought by unilever in 2000 , though only on the understanding that they would have a board independent of their parent company , so they could maintain their high standards .\nthis entry was posted in gp staff news , green plus news , press and tagged brick street botanical , cargas systems , chapel hill - carrboro city schools , climate prosperity project , cose , council of smaller enterprises , greater cleveland partnership , greater syracuse chamber of commerce , kdi , king ' s daughters inn , riley life industries , st louis regional chamber and growth association , taylor companies , wohlsen construction . bookmark the permalink .\nmarcelo bonta , executive director of the center for diversity and the environment , thinks companies must also consciously foster an organizational culture that provides professional development and makes people want to stay . that includes strong mentoring programs and thoughtful programs to help employees avoid implicit biases that might further marginalize underrepresented groups .\n\u201cwith environmental organizations\u201d , taylor says , \u201cthere is so much insider culture you have to break through . . . it makes it challenging for anyone who is not a member of that club\u201d .\nthe company survived the depression , and during the world war ii years of 1941 - 1945 it became extremely busy filling government orders in 1945 the pent - up civilian demand for furniture produced high levels of business . by 1947 the company employed the largest number of people in its history .\ncompanies can have state - of - the - art processes and huge compliance teams and still fall victim to ethical lapses that cost billions in lost money and reputation . compliance teams can only ensure that processes are followed\u2014it is the responsibility of the board and the c - suite to set strategy , goals , and incentives , all of which have a profound effect on culture . resilient organizational cultures do not delegate responsibility for ethics to the compliance team\u2014they embed their values into every decision the company makes .\nthe bedford historical society was founded in 1955 to collect , preserve and interpret the history of bedford , bedford township and portions of the western reserve .\n\u201csome companies are connecting the dots between their environmental initiatives , community wellbeing and social justice , \u201d says ed quevedo , who teaches socially responsible business at mills college in oakland and works as an associate at reos , a consulting firm specializing in human rights and sustainability .\nour main product lines involve label and paper converting ( print , die cut , perf , punch and deliver ) making the use of water in the production process minimal . effluents from taylor communications\u2019 facilities are all directed to local municipal water treatment plants where they are treated and recycled through the municipality . any and all permits are in place for these municipalities .\nhermione taylor , founding director of behavioural change platform the donation , says : \u201cbehaviour change is often made to seem terrifyingly complex , but i believe that when you break it down into individual actions , it becomes startlingly simple \u2013 and usually these actions just make sense .\nthe holdings of the bedford historical society are listed with the library of congress in washington dc . archival information is available to researchers locally , nationally and internationally .\nthe greater importance a business places on energy efficiency in every decision , the greater the impact will be on long - term business efficiencies and long - term competitiveness .\nmore than 80 % of taylor communications production facilities in the u . s . have obtained certifications with the forest stewardship council \u00ae and sustainable forestry initiative \u00ae . through the fsc \u00ae and sfi \u00ae chain of custody systems , we connect responsible forest management practices and products with our customers . with those certifications , we help our customers demonstrate their commitment to environmentally and socially responsible forest management and label their products with the fsc or sfi trademark .\nfollowing incorporation the company grew in volume of sales and in the breadth of its product lines . by 1907 there were 102 different designs of chairs being produced . in 1913 the company began the design of office furniture . when world war i broke out the company was in a position to supply furniture for military offices throughout the country .\ntaylor communications moved up from 18th to 3rd place on canopy\u2019s blueline ranking due to its strong policy updates and implementation engagement . canopy is an international environmental not - for - profit organization . its blueline ranking is a widely used customer tool profiling and ranking the sustainability performance of north america\u2019s largest printers .\nthough it has not received a lot of press to date , the industry is on the case\u2014in part for the sake of its own survival , and thanks to the hard work of a handful of green groups , guitar makers and wood suppliers .\nmr . bellis has played many essential roles since he joined the company in 1982 . in his current position as taylor companies\u2019 co - chairman of operations , he oversees application of best practices in mergers , acquisitions , divestitures , and business development . he supervises the sales and marketing activities and is the division head for the competitive intelligence and synergy consulting practices . as president and chief operating officer from 1999 - 2003 , he was responsible for business development and project management and he oversaw all acquisition , divestiture , and strategic consulting projects . during this time , mr . bellis managed day - to - day acquisition , divestiture , consulting , and intelligence - gathering operations . before 1999 mr . bellis was responsible for the management of industry advisor and corporate advisor recruiting . throughout his career with the company , mr . bellis has been an integral player in the development and enhancement of proprietary processes in the areas of acquisitions , divestitures , synergy analysis , market mapping , target identification , and intelligence gathering .\ntaylor farms\u2019 investments in sustainability projects have been widely embraced by customers and partners nationwide . we plan to continue pursuing opportunities to lead renewables projects across north america , with each project taking the company one - step further in its dedication to minimizing our environmental footprint , while delivering healthy fresh foods to our consumers .\nsolar power , and other forms of renewable and alternative energy are a great way to manage energy costs in a predictable way and create a platform for promoting sustainable business practices . it\u2019s important for companies in the food industry or any other sector to understand their energy profile to identify the best mix of alternative energy investments that can help the company meet their energy goals . every company should understand their energy usage and establish an energy strategy for achieving and tracking their goals .\naward winners include an arkansas florist , north carolina - based public auto mechanic and order fulfillment companies , an ohio - based furniture manufacturer , pennsylvania based it and construction firms . the institute also recognized three chambers of commerce for their efforts to create more sustainable regional economies , aide their small business members , and educate other chambers on sustainability .\nthe changes made range from operational tweaks to cultural and behavioural revolutions , and their potential impact is enormous , proving that a sustainable approach can be both better for the soul and the balance sheet .\nthe same goes for board representation . quevedo points to the success of symantec , a silicon valley technology company that made a concerted effort to diversify their board and bring women and representatives from the lgbtq community into a business landscape that tends to be dominated by white and asian men . these kinds of efforts pay off , he says , because the board sets the tone for the entire company .\ntoday , corporations like general electric , johnson & johnson , walmart and general motors have found ways to make their sustainability programs more inclusive . some companies have sheerly pragmatic reasons for pairing sustainability and diversity : it\u2019s good for their bottom line and creates the perception \u2013 accurate or not \u2013 that their brand is committed to inclusive , environmentally friendly practices .\nin many companies , high - performing teams and individuals develop a mystique that shields them from scrutiny and makes them increasingly autonomous and powerful . these teams are often characterized by high in - group loyalty , secrecy , and disproportionate influence . when the basis of success is illegitimate , the presence of these \u201cuntouchable\u201d teams in the organization can perpetuate problems and legitimize bad behavior . resilient cultures have leaders that engage with both high - and low - performing teams and reward good conduct in both .\nat taylor , we are truly committed to always finding a better way . we extend this same sense of commitment to our communities , our culture , and our environment . leading by example , we care about the world around us and demonstrate it by investing and participating in initiatives that connect people , enrich lives , and support sustainability .\nat taylor communications , we are committed to operating our business in a sustainable manner and making it easy for our customers and employees to make a difference as it relates to the environment . we have earned national recognition for our commitment to sustainability and follow a three - pronged approach that includes : responsible sourcing , recycling and resource management .\nour goal is to make a difference and our retail , deli , and food - service partners recognize that vision and how it translates the story of the product , and our company , to consumers . it makes good business sense , it\u2019s good for the environment , and contributes to raising the bar on sustainability within the entire industry .\nfor regional leadership : the greater syracuse chamber of commerce ( syracuse , new york ) created the clean tech center , a clean energy business incubator , to catalyze economic development in its region and has since become one of the top 10 clean tech cluster organizations in the world . the chamber is the center of a vibrant green hub that encompasses public policy , technology development , business development and community education .\n\u201cthese [ private ] lands are going to be logged , \u201d says paul . but with fsc oversight , he says , the forests can be managed sustainably . and the process is already underway , with the first part of the two - step certification process already completed . \u201cour goal is to create a demand\u2026for fsc certified \u2018good wood\u2019 as the only acceptable music wood from the north american coastal temperate rainforest , \u201d adds paul .\npublic trust has never has been more important \u2014 or more difficult to secure . but companies can achieve public trust by credibly demonstrating transparency , which requires a much broader focus on ethics , and on incorporating ethical considerations into business strategy . sustainability teams have a critical role to play in driving this forward .\nthese measures are all necessary and important , but they ignore more fundamental questions , such as how performance - based incentives can affect business development teams , how to grow market share responsibly in countries where human rights and corruption concerns are pervasive , or how companies can drive social responsibility in their supply chains .\ndr munoz believes that it is critical for companies that have an eye on both long - term costs and risks to act now to improve their sustainability . \u201ca more robust sustainability approach , developed through eco - efficient practices \u2013 such as environmental management \u2013 can significantly decrease operational costs , \u201d he says .\nwe urge you to turn off your ad blocker for the telegraph website so that you can continue to access our quality content in the future .\nin 1996 , gibson , one of the world\u2019s premier guitar brands , became the first in the industry to make some of its instruments using wood certified as \u201csustainably harvested\u201d by the non - profit forest stewardship council ( fsc ) . by 2006 , some 42 percent of the wood purchased by the company for its gibson usa electric guitars came from fsc - certified sources . by 2012 , gibson expects to increase that to 80 percent .\n\u201cemiliana wines , for instance , is an organic and biodynamic chilean winemaker , which has one of the most comprehensive materiality matrices i have ever seen . \u201d the business complies with the most rigorous sustainability international standards and certifications , and was wines of chile\u2019s green winery of the year in 2014 .\nbut if a company genuinely commits to creating space for diverse voices to be part of the decision - making process , they are more likely to find a solution that works for everyone . it can work , taylor says , if a company is open to people inside its own organization pushing for change , even if it conflicts with long - held , entrenched beliefs .\nterry nelidov , managing director of the erb institute , shared his insights on how millennials in leadership roles will impact sustainability management , the importance of metrics and leadership support for sustainability , and the convergence of environmental and social issues .\nbonta started the center for diversity and the environment following his own experience as one of the only minority employees at a leading environmental organization . he says his ideas would be routinely ignored or overlooked \u2013 until they were endorsed by a white colleague .\n\u201cto embed a culture of change that will allow businesses to adapt to the complex issues of sustainability and energy , you must engage their whole workforce in the challenge .\nsmarter homes are better for the planet . here ' s how to get on board\nbsr\u2122 is a global nonprofit organization that works with its network of more than 250 member companies and other partners to build a just and sustainable world . from its offices in asia , europe , and north america , bsr\u2122 develops sustainable business strategies and solutions through consulting , research , and cross - sector collaboration . learn more about bsr\u2019s 25 years of leadership in sustainability .\nmarc pons , owner of chapel hill tire car care center , ( chapel hill , north carolina ) was selected for his role as a community leader and his assistance in advancing the discussion of the triple bottom line amongst small businesses and the community at large .\ntrudy and josh became business partners and , as they say , the rest is history .\nother companies are integrating their stakeholder engagement activities across business units , so that they are well placed to respond to emerging political and community concerns in a more holistic and consistent way . others are considering whether growth targets in new , high - risk markets really can be met without undermining commitments to anticorruption , and are adjusting financial goals accordingly . others are looking at the incentives set by human resource teams , and how they might support or weaken commitments to integrity or diversity .\none way to begin changing this is to ensure that diversity is present and visible at the top , too . mcelhaney says : \u201cthe leadership ranks are where diversity is doing least well , and that leads back to the concept of \u2018you can\u2019t be what you can\u2019t see . \u2019\u201d\nleadership is the most critical factor driving organizational culture , as employees mirror leaders\u2019 behavior , which cements cultural norms . engaged leadership is critical : boards and executives that are arrogant , complacent , and deliberately disengaged from the front line of business put their companies at risk , far more than \u201crogue employees\u201d do . many leaders run authoritarian , command - and - control structures that purposely encourage a lack of transparency\u2014so that they have plausible deniability if problems arise . but leaders of resilient cultures take personal responsibility for oversight , engage employees effectively , and make difficult decisions to protect their teams .\nstudents who intern with environmental organizations , on the other hand , are less likely to be hired after an internship , which means they have to start their job search all over again . taylor believes this is not just a question of resources , but of priorities . environmental groups have failed to effectively reach and retain candidates that don\u2019t fit a certain mold , she says , while corporations tend be better at \u201ccreating a structure\u201d around new employees to support their development .\ndear earthtalk : i\u2019m a musician and am curious about what the guitar industry is doing to ensure that the wood it uses is not destroying forests . - - chris wiedemann , ronkonkoma , ny\ntruly sustainable businesses are embedding an ethos of saving valuable resources and being more aware of their impact in order to future proof the organisation and save or make money at the same time .\nour primary vendor for carbonless paper utilizes vegetable - based carbonless capsules in the manufacture of their products .\nresilient cultures take time to build and develop , but the rewards for a company are enormous . results include engaged and empowered employees , thorough and considered responses to changes in the external environment , enhanced reputation and stakeholder relationships , and inspirational leadership . and , most importantly , the organization becomes truly sustainable .\none celebrated example of a huge multinational company successfully altering its culture is unilever . the anglo - dutch conglomerate\u2019s sustainable living plan launched in 2010 , with the aim of doubling revenues while halving its environmental footprint .\n\u201cthe green plus sustainable enterprise awards were created to help smaller enterprises learn the best practices of triple bottom line sustainability \u2013 strong financial , environmental , and community performance \u2013 from one another , \u201d said chris carmody , executive director of the institute for sustainable development . \u201cthe green plus awards winners and finalists have demonstrated that sustainability is not only possible , but highly beneficial for smaller enterprises , regardless of their sector , \u201d carmody concluded .\npressuring sales teams to meet high sales targets\u2014and rewarding this to the exclusion of behavior or ethics\u2014is a significant causal factor in corruption and fraud . incentive and reward systems tend to be out of the remit of compliance teams and based on budgets set at the corporate level , which human resources departments then translate into performance - management systems .\n\u201csome argue that unilever\u2019s transformation was due to ben & jerry\u2019s strong culture , and there is evidence to support this . it is one of the most amazing underdog stories : they changed an empire from the inside out . \u201d\nresilient cultures understand that proper oversight and decision - making takes time and that considering the consequences of decisions over the long term is worthwhile . in an era of inequality , social disruption , and unprecedented climate change , it is time to reconsider long - term strategy and decouple it from the quarterly reporting cycle where possible . resilient cultures understand that inclusive and responsible business is not just the right thing to do , it makes long - term commercial sense .\n\u201cas a young person of color just out of graduate school , i had the latest knowledge around biodiversity , conservation and planning , \u201d bonta says . \u201c [ but ] whenever i would say something , it would never get implemented until the second - in - command would repeat the same thing , and he\u2019d get credit for it . \u201d\ntake a look at the video showing how eps helps manage electricity and gas costs for e . on customer bsw timber\nfor its exceptional creativity in helping american chambers of commerce connect conservation and environmental efficiency with job creation , the institute recognized the st . louis regional chamber and growth association with a special green plus award for its national leadership in making the case to chambers of commerce that good environmental practices and economic growth should go hand in hand through its climate prosperity project .\nbut this often raises uncomfortable contradictions . living wage programs might be undermined by the use of offshore tax vehicles . efforts to reduce the company carbon footprint by environmental teams might take place while government affairs departments lobby quietly for laxer environmental regulations . focused efforts at engaging and responding to stakeholder concerns should be integrated across the business , not left to one department .\n\u201cthere is a perspective that corporate responsibility and sustainability are a luxury of the highly affluent and highly educated , \u201d mcelhaney says .\nalready , just over five years in , unilever is on track to meet the vast majority of its aims , which included helping more than a billion people take action to improve their health and wellbeing by 2020 and halving the environmental impact of its products by 2030 .\ni started writing a blog about creative projects that i was doing in my spare time , sharing my projects about my creative , science and technology ventures , such as sending a weather balloon to space and capturing it on camera or filming the bottom of the ocean .\ncorporate diversity is still a problem within green industries \u2013 and leadership positions are the worst off . photograph : guillermo arias / xinhua press / corbis\neuphemisms to describe fraud and bribery are almost universal across cultures , reflecting a desire to diminish the impact and sense of wrongdoing . resilient cultures embed explicit conversations around ethics and values into all decisions and understand that language is a powerful tool to drive behavior in organizations . at one resilient company , executives read the company mission statement aloud before any big decision . this simple technique can be surprisingly effective at driving group behavior in the right direction\nthe values - led business hub is funded by sc johnson . all content is editorially independent except for pieces labelled advertisement feature . find out more here .\nthe coalition\u2019s initial focus is on halting the aggressive deforestation going on in southeast alaska . greenpeace has been in talks with sealaska timber corporation , one of the biggest logging operations in alaska , to get 190 , 000 acres of the company\u2019s privately owned southeast alaska timberland\u2014a prime source of sitka spruce , a wood coveted by instrument makers for its use in guitar soundboards\u2014certified by fsc . greenpeace forest campaign coordinator scott paul views getting these forestlands certified as an important win - win opportunity for sealaska , which wants to maintain a viable income stream , and for instrument makers who need a dependable source of resonant , durable and beautiful woods .\nthe chapel hill - carrboro city schools ( chapel hill , north carolina ) has engaged all categories of its stakeholders in the creation of a community - wide sustainability committee , uses solar power , green roofs , water reclamation and other conservation measures , and which took measures to make its food service more ecologically friendly .\nfor member sustainability support : the greater cleveland partnership / council of smaller enterprises ( cleveland , ohio ) for its exceptional efforts to help its 17 , 000 business members through an extensive array of educational , technical assistance and incentive programs to help its members become more sustainable , especially in the area of energy efficiency .\n\u201cmeasure progress , show employees the impact that they\u2019re having , and you\u2019ll be amazed at how far employees are willing to go to help you achieve your goals .\nuntil the past few years , our society has not expected corporations to act like exemplary citizens . but we are seeing hopeful signs that this could be changing .\ncargas systems of lancaster , pennsylvania has , from its inception , set an inspirational example in every area of the triple bottom line . founder and ceo chip cargas from the start instituted substantial employee ownership and slow , smart growth aimed at creating generations of job security in his community . cargas is building a new silver leed certified building in the heart of downtown lancaster \u2013 in part to allow 80 % of their employees to bike to work , and in part to help revitalize its community .\nclick here to see ceo jeff baldasarri\u2019s zero waste northeast ohio page . read ( or listen ) to ideastream\u2019s dan bobkoff indepth news report of the story : urltoken .\ncertified research triangle park headquarters . green plus is a program of the institute designed to help smaller enterprises and their communities understand and benefit from triple bottom line practices .\nwohlsen construction ( lancaster , pennsylvania ) works to reuse and recycle its waste streams , tracks its carbon footprint , and gives extensively to local organizations . their commitment to sustainability started long before it was a buzz word and through planning and dedication they have become a leader in their community around the idea of the triple bottom line .\nnow , josh works to encourage others to become more self reliant , reconnect with nature and\nthink of the bigger picture beyond their own needs and wants\n.\nplease make sure your browser supports javascript and cookies and that you are not blocking them from loading . for more information you can review the terms of service and cookie policy .\n\u201cunilever is an inspiring example , but perhaps too large for those smaller businesses who view sustainability as a daunting task , \u201d suggests dr pablo munoz , a lecturer in business and sustainable change at the sustainability research institute at leeds university . however , he adds , there are plenty of smaller examples of businesses putting efficiency at the heart of their strategy .\nour commitment to renewable energy projects has brought many benefits to our business . not only do these investments make good business sense , but they continue to motivate our employees and customers . it\u2019s a great feeling to know that the company you are working for , or purchasing your healthy meal from , is making such a large commitment to doing the right thing .\nthis is not just about hitting flimsy corporate social responsibility ( csr ) targets , though ; whole business models are being rewritten with the aim of becoming more effective and more profitable .\nbenjamin fitch started making split - bottom chairs in 1816 at his cabin at the corner of what is now libby and warrensville center roads in bedford township , now part of maple heights .\nthat\u2019s a huge target for a company that owns more than 400 brands and at the end of july 2016 announced a half - year turnover of \u20ac26 . 3 billion ( \u00a322bn ) .\norganizational complexity brings its own challenges . the realities of doing business across time zones , geographies , and product lines have led to a focus on organizational matrices and shared responsibility . this can help build resilience by increasing cooperation and information flows . resilient cultures complement the benefits of shared responsibility and empowerment with a clear understanding of and responsibility for managing individual risks and reporting problems .\nbrick street botanical ( rogers , arkansas ) works to use responsible suppliers , focusing on the local , is very active in its community , and uses recycled materials for both floral arrangements and functional decor .\ncorporations exist to make money , to grow revenue and sales and satisfy shareholders . financial reporting is driven by a quarterly calendar , and budget targets assume growth by default . but an overwhelming focus on growth at all costs can make organizations vulnerable . volkswagen\u2019s reported push to be number one in diesel meant it created targets it could not fulfill , and an apparently increasing conviction that the ends justify the means .\nfor example , the 2015 nielsen global corporate sustainability report states that 66 percent of global consumers say they\u2019re willing to pay more for sustainable brands . this aligns with our mission to provide sustainably sourced products .\nwe feel our record of achieving exceptional results , our ability to operate with the highest level of confidentiality , our commitment to personalized service , and our exclusive focus on merger and acquisition advisory distinguish us from our peers .\nwe help them with coaching sessions to find a solution to problems they face , point them in new directions and even teach the necessary skills to young people who want start their own businesses ,\njosh says .\na lot of people misunderstand social enterprise to mean charity work but to us it means operating a normal , profit making business that does something more useful for communities and the environment than just financially benefitting its shareholders and top executives .\nthey ' ve installed bee hives to boost the number of pollinators on their land , rear their own livestock , grow their own food , and even manage their land to benefit bio diversity - using goats and geese to clear weeds over chemicals .\nriley life industries , inc . ( durham , north carolina ) holds a monthly company - wide community service activity , which all employees are paid to attend , achieved a 100 % utilization of recycled or reused packaging materials , while eliminating all bubble wrap and peanuts from shipping , reduces packaging costs by 61 % through the reuse of boxes coming in rather than recycling those boxes , conserves energy through programmable thermostats as well as an electric forklift , and addresses and educates its stakeholders and community about the triple bottom line ."]}
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", "topic": 36}], "title": "core security technologies", "paragraphs": ["core security technologies provides predictive security intelligence solutions and more for enterprises and government organizations .\nthe research center of core security , is charged with researching and understanding security trends as well as anticipating the future requirements of information security technologies .\nthis advisory has been signed with the gpg key of core security technologies advisories team , which is available for download at urltoken .\n2013 - 03 - 19 : core security technologies notifies the zavio tech support and requests a security manager to send a draft report regarding these vulnerabilities . no reply received .\ncore security technologies develops solutions that help security - organizations worldwide develop and maintain a proactive process for securing their it infrastructure . the company ' s flagship product is impact . core augments its leading technology solution with world - class security consulting services , including penetration testing and software security auditing .\ncore security offers threat - aware identity , access , authentication and vulnerability management solutions .\nthe core security acquisition expands courion\u2019s product portfolio and allows it to offer a more comprehensive security product to business .\ncore security ' s software solutions build on over a decade of trusted research and leading - edge threat expertise from the company ' s security consulting services , corelabs and engineering groups . core security technologies can be reached at + 1 ( 617 ) 399 - 6980 or on the web at : urltoken .\nimplementing cisco lte packet core networks ( splte ) students learn the skills required to understand and implement technologies and components found in common lte networks . the course includes information on standardized technologies that are implemented on the mobile management entity serving gateway and the packet data network gateway .\ncore security technologies itself become the latest victim of hack by sncope hacker . hacker deface the websites , mirror of hack can be seen here . core security offers the first and only real - world approach to security testing and measurement , but what if they got hacked ? that really terrific sometime . . .\ncorelabs , the research center of core security technologies , is charged with anticipating the future needs and requirements for information security technologies . we conduct our research in several important areas of computer security including system vulnerabilities , cyber attack planning and simulation , source code auditing , and cryptography . our results include problem formalization , identification of vulnerabilities , novel solutions and prototypes for new technologies . corelabs regularly publishes security advisories , technical papers , project information and shared software tools for public use at : urltoken .\natlanta , june 6 , 2016 - core security\u2019s core vulnerability insight has earned another five - star rating in sc magazine\u2019s review of vulnerability management products .\ncore security , which employs 130 , has an r & d ; facility in argentina .\n2016 - 10 - 04 : core security sent an initial notification to tp - link .\n2016 - 10 - 07 : core security sent a second notification to tp - link .\n2017 - 04 - 03 : core security asked trend micro if they were able to review and verify the reported issues . core security additionally requested an estimate date for releasing the fix / update .\n2017 - 05 - 08 : core security researchers found out a critical patch dated april 14th covering 5 out of the 6 vulnerabilities reported already published . core security asked for immediate clarification on the issue\n2017 - 05 - 16 : core security accepted target publication date and sent the researchers ' names for proper attribution . core security informed our advisory will be published may 23rd at noon time est .\ncisco policy suite core technologies for mobility ( cpsctm ) establish an understanding of the cisco policy suite . the course covers mobility deployment including configuration exercises in the universal mobile telecommunications system and evolved packet core networks with diameter using a previously installed cpsctm software suite .\ncore security technologies enables organizations to get ahead of threats with security test and measurement solutions that continuously identify and demonstrate real - world exposures to their most critical assets . our customers can gain real visibility into their security standing , real validation of their security controls , and real metrics to more effectively secure their organizations .\nthis vulnerability was discovered and researched by andres lopez luksenberg from core security exploit team . the publication of this advisory was coordinated by joaquin rodriguez varela from core advisories team .\nfollowing the acquisition , damballa will be rolled into the the core security ( formerly courion ) business .\nwe have some very exciting news to share with you today . effective immediately , the companies you have known as courion , core security , securereset and bay 31 are now newly branded as core security .\nidentity and access management technology company courion has acquired boston - based core security for an undisclosed sum .\n2016 - 10 - 31 : core security sent a third notification to tp - link through twitter .\nthese vulnerabilities were discovered and researched by leandro barragan and maximiliano vidal from core security consulting services . the publication of this advisory was coordinated by alberto solino from core advisories team .\ncore security announced the damballa acquisition july 22 , a day after atlanta business chronicle first reported the deal .\nthe contents of this advisory are copyright ( c ) 2013 core security technologies and ( c ) 2013 corelabs , and are licensed under a creative commons attribution non - commercial share - alike 3 . 0 ( united states ) license : urltoken\nstrengthening resilience to attacks is the emphasis for security professionals nowadays . though defenders are inventing technologies and tactics that are emerging in sophistication , enemies are not behind either . criminals are well funded and they use a mishmash of progressed technologies and strategies to dodge detection . security professionals will always do their best to block attacks [ \u2026 ]\ncore security is headquartered in the usa with offices and operations in south america , europe , middle east and asia . to learn more , contact core security at ( 678 ) 304 - 4500 or info @ urltoken .\ncorelabs , the research center of core security , is charged with anticipating the future needs and requirements for information security technologies . we conduct our research in several important areas of computer security including system vulnerabilities , cyber attack planning and simulation , source code auditing , and cryptography . our results include problem formalization , identification of vulnerabilities , novel solutions and prototypes for new technologies . corelabs regularly publishes security advisories , technical papers , project information and shared software tools for public use at : urltoken .\n2013 - 05 - 02 : core asks zavio tech support for a security manager to send a confidential report .\n2017 - 03 - 14 : core security sent an initial notification to trend micro , including a draft advisory .\nthis column\u2019s question comes from a secureauth + core security customer who heard about some of the technologies we offer and was unfamiliar with the term orphaned account . \u201cwhat exactly is an orphaned account , how do they happen , and why are they dangerous to security ? \u201d well , \u2026\n2017 - 04 - 26 : core security asked for their vulnerability identifiers so we can include them in our advisory .\n2017 - 05 - 10 : core security confirmed reception of message , stating being still in disagreement with the way the process was handled . core security also asked status on remaining vulnerability to assess the need to split the advisory in two .\n2016 - 11 - 10 : core security sent a request to mitre for two cve id ' s for this advisory .\n2017 - 04 - 25 : core security proposed disclosure date to be may 22nd . also asked for assigned cve numbers .\nthis advisory has been signed with the gpg key of core security advisories team , which is available for download at urltoken .\nthese vulnerabilities were discovered and researched by nahuel riva and francisco falcon from core exploit writers team . the publication of this advisory was coordinated by fernando miranda from core advisories team .\n2017 - 04 - 24 : core security asked trendmicro for an update on the status of the fixes for the reported vulnerabilities .\n\u201cdamballa\u2019s technology combined with core security\u2019s will bring identity analytics , vulnerability prioritization , and infected device detection together for the first time , \u201d core security ceo david earhart said in a statement . earhart , a senior vice president , left damballa about a year ago .\nsecureauth + core security , provides enterprises with market - leading , threat - aware , identity , access and vulnerability management solutions that enable actionable intelligence and context needed to manage security risks across the enterprise . secureauth + core security\u2019s analytics - driven approach to security enables customers to manage access and identify vulnerabilities , in order to minimize risks and maintain continuous compliance .\n\u201ccourion was one of the creators of the space , \u201d earhart said . \u201cwhen it comes to security , the stakes are so high that customers really do seek out best - of - breed technologies . \u201d\n2016 - 11 - 09 : core security sent a fourth notification to tp - link through email and twitter without receiving any response whatsoever .\n2013 - 05 - 21 : core tries to contact vendor for last time without any reply .\nimage source : urltoken intel identified eight security vulnerabilities and released security advisory last week , affecting intel core cpu technologies intel management engine ( me ) , server platform service ( sps ) and trusted execution engine ( txe ) . these vulnerabilities allow an unauthorized process to access privileged content , attackers with local or remote admin access to the system to execute arbitrary [ \u2026 ]\nto learn more about what core vulnerability insight can do for your organization , request a demo today .\ncore security has developed \u201cpenetration - testing\u201d technology that allows a company\u2019s information security team to test the network infrastructure for vulnerabilities , such as a server that needs to be patched , or a piece of security software that has not been turned on .\nsecureauth + core security , provides enterprises with market - leading , threat - aware , identity , access and vulnerability management solutions that enable actionable intelligence and context needed to manage security risks across the enterprise .\nat core , we are always looking for talented individuals who want to make an impact within the identity and access management community .\ntoday microsoft released regular monthly patches , fixing a total of 50 vulnerabilities . among these microsoft rated 11 as critical and rest 39 as important . these vulnerabilities impact internet explorer , microsoft edge , microsoft windows , microsoft exchange server , asp . net core , . net core , powershell core , chakracore , microsoft office , and microsoft office services and web apps . this month [ \u2026 ]\n\u201ccore vulnerability insight is once again ranked at the top of the market for enterprise vulnerability management , \u201d said david earhart , core security ceo . \u201cwith the rise in attacks , enterprises need to quickly and accurately identify the greatest threats to their critical business assets in order to efficiently eliminate vulnerabilities along the attack path . \u201d\nthe goal of the partner network is to create relationships with leading vendors to develop integration with secureauth + core security\u2019s technology to deliver unmatched capability in solving customer\u2019s enterprise provisioning requirements . by encouraging innovative solutions to e - business challenges , secureauth + core security and its partners deliver superior technology , marketing and sales tools , and technical support to some of today\u2019s most technically advanced organizations .\nsince secureauth and core security merged in september 2017 , the company has been dedicated to secure the enterprise across all principal threat vectors with an identity - based approach to the attack lifecycle . we identified six pillars of intelligent identity and security that represent our\u2026\ntoday microsoft released regular patches fixing a total of 75 vulnerabilities . among these microsoft rated 14 cves as critical and rest 61 as important . these vulnerabilities impact internet explorer , microsoft edge , microsoft windows , microsoft exchange server , asp . net core , . net core , powershell core , chakracore , microsoft office , and microsoft office services and web apps . this patch tuesday major critical [ \u2026 ]\noptiv provides a comprehensive suite of information security and cloud security solutions that help organizations achieve operational readiness to mitigate risks , defend against attacks and improve cyber security programs . our team of experts helps to define security strategy , identify threats and risks , select and implement security technology , and protect the organization more successfully . from managed security and iam solutions , to network security services and risk and compliance consulting , to ransomware security and third - party risk assessment , we offer everything that organizations need to plan , build and run more successful security programs .\ncourion and core security have rebranded the combined company , changing its name to core security , to reflect the company ' s strong commitment to providing enterprises with market - leading , threat - aware , identity , access and vulnerability management solutions that enable actionable intelligence and context needed to manage security risks across the enterprise . core security ' s analytics - driven approach to security enables customers to manage access and identify vulnerabilities , in order to minimize risks and maintain continuous compliance . solutions include multi - factor authentication , provisioning , identity governance and administration ( iga ) , identity and access intelligence ( iai ) , and vulnerability management ( vm ) . the combination of these solutions provides context and shared intelligence through analytics , giving customers a more comprehensive view of their security posture so they can make more informed , prioritized , and better security remediation decisions .\n2017 - 05 - 18 : core security sent the assigned cve numbers for each vulnerability . reminded trend micro to send their advisory id for these issues in order to include it in our final advisory .\n. net core , 0 - day , asp . net core , chakracore , information - disclosure , internet explorer , microsoft . net framework , microsoft bulletins , microsoft edge , microsoft office , microsoft security bulletin , microsoft sharepoint foundation , microsoft sharepoint server , microsoft sql server , patch tuesday , rce , remote code execution , secpod saner , windows\nsecureauth + core security has strategic relationships with industry leaders to ensure that our customers have access to integrated , end - to - end vulnerability and access risk management solutions that leverage the strength of our technology .\nunderstanding saner solution saner solution consists of three components namely - ancor , viser , and end - point agents . ancor is the analytics and correlation engine that forms the core of the solution . viser is the visibility portion of saner solution with which security administrators can monitor the security posture of an enterprise and also react / respond to security incidents [ \u2026 ]\ncore security provides companies with the security insight they need to know who , how , and what is vulnerable in their organization . the company ' s threat - aware , identity & access , network security , and vulnerability management solutions provide actionable insight and context needed to manage security risks across the enterprise . this shared insight gives customers a comprehensive view of their security posture to make better security remediation decisions . better insight allows organizations to prioritize their efforts to protect critical assets , take action sooner to mitigate access risk , and react faster if a breach does occur .\ncore vulnerability insight ( formerly core insight ) unifies , regulates , and prioritizes vulnerability management initiatives enterprise - wide . insight consolidates multiple vulnerability scans across vendors , while matching known exploits and simulating attacks . the solution enables enterprise users to determine the most vulnerable network points , prioritizing the most critical threats to remediate .\nadobe flash player , endpoint security , information - disclosure , internet explorer , microsoft . net , microsoft bulletins , microsoft edge , microsoft lync , microsoft office , microsoft security bulletin , patch tuesday , remote code execution , secpod saner , security feature bypass , security research , vulnerability\nat secureauth + core security , we are passionate about the contributions we make , as individuals , as part of a team and as part of our community . secureauth + core security has a dynamic work environment that values communication , creativity and productivity . this commitment starts at the top , with a leadership team who communicates and provides support for the achievement of corporate , departmental and individual goals . we recognize that our cumulative success is dependent upon one another .\nonce you suspect that there is a security incident , you should quickly communicate the breach to the rest of the core csirt . the incident lead , along with the rest of the team , should quickly identify who needs to be contacted outside of the core csirt . this will help to ensure that appropriate control and incident coordination can be maintained , while minimizing the extent of the damage .\nthe contents of this advisory are copyright ( c ) 2016 core security and ( c ) 2016 corelabs , and are licensed under a creative commons attribution non - commercial share - alike 3 . 0 ( united states ) license : urltoken\nthe contents of this advisory are copyright ( c ) 2017 core security and ( c ) 2017 corelabs , and are licensed under a creative commons attribution non - commercial share - alike 3 . 0 ( united states ) license : urltoken\n2013 - 05 - 28 : after 5 failed attempts to report the issues , the advisory core - 2013 - 0302 is published as ' user - release ' .\nfor more on our newly rebranded company please tune in to listen to david earhart , our ceo as he shares his thoughts on thechanging marketplace , how that has impacted our organization and why we combined the various brands into one core security .\nwe serve as a client advocate , holistically addressing information security needs ranging from the program level all the way down to the project level . we help businesses , governments and educational institutions plan , build and run successful information security programs , solve focused security problems , and execute specific it security projects .\ncorelabs prides itself on taking a holistic view of information security with a focus on developing solutions to complex , real - world security problems that affect our customers . the team comprises of seasoned researchers with varied information security backgrounds .\nthe sc magazine review notes the solution \u201ctakes vulnerability management into the next generation and combines vulnerability assessment and pen testing along with attack simulation in a single tool . \u201d in addition , the review states core vulnerability insight is a \u201cvery solid next - generation vulnerability management tool , living up to the core legacy of leadership in the marketspace . \u201d\noptiv security again ranked as top pure - . . . june 5 , 2018\ncreate a computer security incident response team ( csirt ) to deal with security incidents . you can learn more about csirt in the following section of this document .\nhandbook for computer security incident response teams on the sei web site at urltoken .\nin most areas of life , prevention is better than cure , and security is no exception . wherever possible , you will want to prevent security incidents from happening in the first place . however , it is impossible to prevent all security incidents . when a security incident does happen , you will need to ensure that its impact is minimized . to minimize the number and impact of security incidents , you should :\n5 common pitfalls in it security & how t . . . may 3 , 2018\npromote security awareness within the company to help prevent incidents from occurring in your organization .\ndamballa inc . has been acquired by el segundo , calif . - based private equity firm k1 capital for nearly $ 9 million , according to sources familiar with the deal . damballa will be merged with roswell , ga . - based core security , a k1 portfolio company .\nthe vulnerabilities presented in sections 7 . 1 and 7 . 2 are the core issue , and would allow an attacker in a man - in - the - middle position to gain root access .\nwe also recognize the importance of balancing our hard work in a goals - driven company with a variety of outings throughout the year . secureauth + core security offers us something of long - lasting value \u2014 an opportunity to grow and succeed in an environment that promotes innovation and hard work .\nadobe has released one critical security update for adobe flash player ( apsb16 - 37 ) and one security update for adobe connect ( apsb16 - 35 ) . the security updates for adobe flash player resolves critical vulnerabilities that allow attackers to execute arbitrary code and take control of the affected systems . the security updates for the adobe connect resolves an input validation [ \u2026 ]\nadobe has released critical security updates for robohelp server 9 , creative cloud desktop application , and flash player , which covers a total of 26 cve\u2019s . the security hotfix for robohelp server 9 for windows resolves a critical vulnerability . the security update for the creative cloud desktop application for windows and macintosh resolves an important vulnerability . this security patch addresses the [ \u2026 ]\nadvanced persistent threat ( apt ) is a network attack in which an attacker chooses a particular target , uses social engineering and advanced technologies to break into a network . until the attack is successfully executed , they focus on that particular target for weeks , months , and years . once inside a network , the objective of the attacker is to lay [ \u2026 ]\ncourion recently changed its name to core security . the company provides market - leading , threat - aware , identity , access and vulnerability management solutions that provide actionable intelligence and context needed to manage security risks across the enterprise . solutions include multi - factor authentication , provisioning , identity governance and administration ( iga ) , identity and access intelligence ( iai ) , and vulnerability management ( vm ) . the combination of these solutions provides context and shared intelligence through analytics , giving customers a more comprehensive view of their security posture so they can make better security remediation decisions and maintain compliance .\nforum of incident response and security teams ( first ) on the first web site at urltoken .\ncore security\u2019s software also suggests vulnerabilities that need to be fixed first . the combination will enable companies and organizations the ability to gain visibility to access risks as well as network vulnerabilities and to put in place a governance model to continuously and comprehensively monitor these risks and to manage down the threat surface within their organizations .\nadobe has released two critical security updates for adobe flash player ( apsb16 - 32 ) , adobe acrobat and reader ( apsb16 - 33 ) and one security update for adobe creative cloud desktop application ( apsb16 - 34 ) . the security updates for adobe flash player , adobe acrobat and reader resolves critical vulnerabilities that allow attackers to take control of the affected systems . the security updates [ \u2026 ]\ncsirt associate members . besides the core csirt team , you should have a number of specific individuals who handle and respond to particular incidents . associate members will come from a variety of different departments in your organization . they should specialize in areas that are affected by security incidents but that are not dealt with directly by the core csirt . associate members can either be directly involved in an incident or serve as entry points to delegate responsibility to a more appropriate individual within their departments . the following table shows some suggested associate members and their roles .\nin the event of an incident , the csirt will coordinate a response from the core csirt and will communicate with the associate members of the csirt . the following table shows the responsibilities of these individuals during the incident response process .\nadobe has released two critical security updates for adobe acrobat and reader ( apsb17 - 01 ) and adobe flash player ( apsb17 - 02 ) which covers a total of 42 cves . the security update for adobe acrobat and reader resolve use - after - free , type confusion , heap buffer overflow , buffer overflow , memory corruption , and security bypass vulnerabilities that could lead to code execution . the security updates [ \u2026 ]\nview the list of security advisories authored by members of the corelabs research team . click on any title to get more information on the security advisory . click the title or published date links to sort the data .\nsearch for security assessment or exploitation software . cracking utilities are often found on compromised systems during evidence gathering .\nusb scam : an unsuspicious attack in action security researchers karsten nohl and jakob lell at the black hat security conference demonstrated how the security of usb devices has been destroyed and how it\u2019s possible to infect any usb device using a hidden or unknown malware . they used the malware which they created called the badusb [ \u2026 ]\nmicrosoft june 2015 patch tuesday bring 08 security bulletins addressing a total of 45 vulnerabilities . this month high priority fix is for internet explorer which alone addresses 24 out of 45 vulnerabilities . this month 2 bulletins are rated as critical , addressing 25 vulnerabilities and 6 are rated as important . critical security updates addresses security [ \u2026 ]\nhow prepared is your information technology ( it ) department or administrator to handle security incidents ? many organizations learn how to respond to security incidents only after suffering attacks . by this time , incidents often become much more costly than needed . proper incident response should be an integral part of your overall security policy and risk mitigation strategy .\nmicrosoft may 2017 patch tuesday addressing 56 security vulnerabilities in addition to 7 vulnerabilities for adobe flash player . the may security release consists of security updates for the following software : internet explorer microsoft edge microsoft windows microsoft office and microsoft office services and web apps net framework adobe flash player three windows zero - day vulnerabilities have [ \u2026 ]\nmicrosoft patch tuesday was announced this month with four security bulletins addressing a total of 42 vulnerabilities . the high priority fix is for internet explorer , which alone addresses 37 out of 42 vulnerabilities . one is rated as critical , addressing 37 vulnerabilities and three are rated as important . critical security updates addresses security issues in [ \u2026 ]\nmicrosoft august 2017 patch tuesday addresses 48 security vulnerabilities in six of it\u2019s main product categories . amoung these 25 cve\u2019s are rated as critical , 21 are rated as important and 2 are rated as moderate . more than two dozen remote code execution vulnerabilities are addressed in august 2017 security update . among these security vulnerabilities , two [ \u2026 ]\nmicrosoft has released eight security bulletins addressing a total of 24 vulnerabilities . the high priority fix is for internet explorer and microsoft windows . internet explorer alone addresses 14 out of 24 vulnerabilities . this month three bulletins are rated as critical , addressing 19 vulnerabilities and five are rated as important . critical security updates addresses security issues [ \u2026 ]\noptiv ' s vision is to become the most advanced , most comprehensive and most trusted partner for cyber security solutions . we provide a full suite of information security services and solutions that help define cyber security strategy , identify and remediate threats and risks , select and deploy the right technology , and achieve operational readiness to protect from malicious attack .\n5 endpoint security myths protecting a central corporate network when it is being accessed through various endpoints such as mobile devices , laptops , computers etc . is known as endpoint security . superstitions and myths related to many things have been going on for generations . so how can we leave behind myths on endpoint security ? here are some [ \u2026 ]\nthis month microsoft has released 14 security bulletins addressing a total of 33 vulnerabilities . the high priority fix is for windows ole , internet explorer , windows schannel and xml core services . internet explorer alone addresses 17 out of 33 vulnerabilities and it includes fix for 0 - day vulnerability cve - 2014 - 6352 in the windows ole . this month four bulletins [ \u2026 ]\nclearly establish and enforce all policies and procedures . many security incidents are accidentally created by it personnel who have not followed or not understood change management procedures or have improperly configured security devices , such as firewalls and authentication systems . your policies and procedures should be thoroughly tested to ensure that they are practical and clear and provide the appropriate level of security .\nadobe has released critical security updates and hotfixes for coldfusion , adobe flash player , adobe acrobat and reader , which covers a total of 136 cves . the security hotfixes for coldfusion resolves a critical vulnerability on all platforms . the security updates for adobe acrobat and reader resolves a critical vulnerability on windows and macintosh , whereas for adobe flash player [ \u2026 ]\nthe increased cost and complexity of securing the business it infrastructure has opened the door for managed security service providers ( mssps ) . in particular , small and medium businesses ( smbs ) generally don\u2019t have the security experience or resources to adequately protect their business from today\u2019s security threats . the days of simply configuring firewalls and deploying anti - virus software [ \u2026 ]\nthe ideal csirt membership and structure depends on the type of your organization and your risk management strategy . however , the csirt should generally form part or all of your organization ' s security team . inside the core team are security professionals responsible for coordinating a response to any incident . the number of members in the csirt will typically depend on the size and complexity of your organization . however , you should ensure that there are enough members to adequately cover all of the duties of the team at any time .\nadobe has unleashed security patches for most of its major products in its november security updates . security updates include products , adobe flash player , adobe photoshop cc , adobe indesign , adobe connect , adobe acrobat and reader , adobe dng converter , adobe digital editions , and adobe shock player . total of 83 vulnerabilities have been issued with patch , which includes [ \u2026 ]\nimage source : urltoken apple released security updates this week , which affects macos high sierra , os x el capitan , iphone , ipad , ipod , apple tv and all apple watch models . these security updates addresses total of 17 vulnerabilities ( cve\u2019s ) , out of these 17 vulnerabilities 10 lead to arbitrary code execution . along with security updates tech giant also [ \u2026 ]\nthe 2018 telstra security report uses data from more than 1 , 250 decision - makers globally to present a view into the most prevalent and pervasive types of security threat and recommend ways to combat them . malicious emails were the primary weapon of choice for cyber\u2026\nadobe has released critical security updates for adobe flash player ( apsb16 - 25 ) , adobe acrobat and reader ( apsb16 - 26 ) and adobe xmp toolkit for java ( apsb16 - 24 ) . the security updates for adobe flash player , adobe acrobat and reader resolves critical vulnerabilities that allows an attacker to take control of the affected system . the security updates for the adobe xmp [ \u2026 ]\nexamine other log files for unusual connections ; security audit failures ; unusual security audit successes ; failed logon attempts ; attempts to log on to default accounts ; activity during nonworking hours ; file , directory , and share permission changes ; and elevated or changed user permissions .\ncosts relating to repairing and possibly updating damaged or ineffective physical security measures ( locks , walls , cages , and so on ) .\nthe internet security guidebook : > from planning to deployment by juanita ellis and tim speed ( academic press , isbn : 0223747 ) .\npost security banners that remind users of their responsibilities and restrictions , along with a warning of potential prosecution for violation . these banners make it easier to collect evidence and prosecute attackers . you should obtain legal advice to ensure that the wording of your security banners is appropriate .\nserve as a central communication point , both to receive reports of security incidents and to disseminate vital information to appropriate entities about the incident .\namd , arm , intel . , meltdown , microsoft bulletins , remote code execution , security research , spectre , vulnerability , zero - day\nadobe has released three security updates for adobe air sdk & compiler ( apsb16 - 31 ) , adobe flash player ( apsb16 - 29 ) , and adobe digital editions ( apsb16 - 28 ) which covers a total of 35 cves . the security update resolves a critical vulnerability for adobe flash player and for air it resolves a remote security vulnerability that could potentially allow an attacker to take control of the [ \u2026 ]\nthe csirt is the focal point for dealing with computer security incidents in your environment . your team should consist of a group of people with responsibilities for dealing with any security incident . team members should have clearly defined duties to ensure that no area of your response is left uncovered .\ndetermine whether unauthorized hardware has been attached to the network or whether there are any signs of unauthorized access through the compromise of physical security controls .\nas a global leader in security and related services , corporate social responsibility is very important to g4s and it forms a key part of our strategy .\nwith threat awareness becoming progressively more important to the success of a security programme , the newly launched g4s academy is working to bring intelligence to the forefront .\n2017 - 04 - 28 : trend micro said they will share the security ids once ready . also asked for the researcher ' s names for proper attribution .\ntech giant adobe on march 13 released security updates patching up critical and important security holes in its dreamweaver cc , adobe connect and flash player products . dreamweaver cc is used for website creation , connect is used for web meetings and flash player is used for executing and displaying content from a small web format [ \u2026 ]\nthis document will provide you with a recommended process and procedures to use when responding to intrusions identified in a small - to medium - based ( smb ) network environment . the value of forming a security incident response team with explicit team member roles is explained , as well as how to define a security incident response plan .\na critical vulnerability is discovered in gnu c library ( glibc ) . the gnu c library , commonly known as glibc , is the gnu project\u2019s implementation of the c standard library and a core part of the linux operating system . gnu c library ( glibc ) is used in most of the linux distributions , which is prone to a heap - based [ \u2026 ]\na once high - flying atlanta information security firm that raised nearly $ 60 million in venture capital has been sold , leaving its investors with pennies on the dollar .\nthe intelligence & advisory services team , part of g4s risk consulting , identify and explain the key security trends that customers are facing in the second half of 2018 .\nthe new version of the pci data security standard is expected to be released by the pci security standards council by april . pci dss 3 . 2 will be the only release for the year 2016 and will be the final update to the standard . the council wants to make an early release of the updated version [ \u2026 ]\n2015 cisco annual security report feels like a d\u00e9j\u00e0 vu . after all the song and dance , there are no surprises . security has been and will always continue to be a people centric problem . people have always been used to gain access and continue to be unwitting participants . the end points in an enterprise are often [ \u2026 ]\nover 500 , 000 information security professional read and trust our news platform . join them and get all latest hacking news , free ebooks delivered to your inbox - free !\nif you have a managerial point of contact , you can quickly identify the most appropriate individual for the specific circumstances . management is responsible for approving and directing security policy .\nadobe on monday released security advisories for its acrobat and reader , and photoshop products . these advisories address 48 vulnerabilities , with 25 of them rated critical and 23 rated important . both the products suffer from critical vulnerabilities . in the wild security researchers from slovak antivirus vendor eset bumped into an adobe zero - day vulnerability when they discovered [ \u2026 ]\nmicrosoft september 2017 patch tuesday released total of 94 individual security updates addressing total of 84 cve\u2019s , in addition to the 2 vulnerabilities for adobe flash player . among these , 27 are rated as critical , 54 are rated as important , and 2 are rated as moderate . september security update includes patches for 39 vulnerabilities leading to rce [ \u2026 ]\nbreaches continue to occur regardless of existing tools . in feb 2017 , a hack compromised the account details of more than 2 . 5 million playstation and xbox users . the data breach happened in 2015 but was only found out this year . lack of visibility and endpoint security controls contributes to security breaches and financial loss . a combination [ \u2026 ]\ntoday\u2019s sophisticated and complex malware targets all industries , and healthcare industry is becoming a popular choice amongst attackers . healthcare organizations should have another look at their cyber security structure around endpoint devices like laptops , tablets , desktops , smartphones , patient control and monitoring devices . a recent survey on healthcare security with respondents comprising healthcare organizations stated that [ \u2026 ]\ntrend micro ' s website states that serverprotect for linux 3 . 0 [ 1 ] does\nprotect against viruses , rootkits , and data - stealing malware while simplifying and automating security operations on servers and storage systems . this reliable solution from the market leader in server security offers real - time protection , high performance , and low processing overhead .\nmicrosoft august 2016 patch tuesday brings 9 security bulletins addressing a total of 34 vulnerabilities . five security bulletins are rated as critical and remaining four are rated as important . this month high priority fixes are for internet explorer , microsoft edge , microsoft graphics component , microsoft office , and microsoft windows pdf library which addresses 28 vulnerabilities out of 34 [ \u2026 ]\nthis valentine\u2019s day microsoft released security patches addressing a total of 50 security vulnerabilities in various microsoft products along with additional patches for the meltdown and spectre vulnerabilities ( adv180002 ) , as a part of regulr patch tuesday . among these 14 rated as critical , 34 rated as important and 2 rated as moderate . these vulnerabilities impact outlook , edge , [ \u2026 ]\nthis month adobe has released important security update only for adobe experience manager ( apsb16 - 27 ) . the security update for adobe experience manager resolves important input validation issues that could be used in cross - site scripting attacks , an important vulnerability in backup functionality that could lead to information disclosure , and an important vulnerability that could disclose audit log [ \u2026 ]\ndevelop , implement , and enforce a policy requiring strong passwords . you can learn more about passwords in\nenforcing strong password usage throughout your organization\nin the security guidance kit .\na serious security flaw affecting all versions of microsoft office has been discovered by security researcher lino antonio buono . the flaw is within the legitimate feature of microsoft office allowing malicious actors to create and spreads macro - based self - replicating malware . the flaw takes advantage of fact that a registry key value dictates whether external ( or untrusted ) macros can [ \u2026 ]\nadobe has released two security updates for adobe flash player , and adobe experience manager forms . the updates addresses a critical vulnerability in adobe flash player and an important vulnerability in adobe experience manager forms . the security update covers a total of 8 cve\u2019s . these flaws allow attackers to take complete control of the system . the linux and mac operating systems [ \u2026 ]\nadobe , one of the most admired tech firms today , released security updates patching up critical , important and moderate security holes in its adobe acrobat , reader and experience manager products . adobe experience manager ( aem ) is an enterprise web content management system that facilitates organizing , managing , and delivering creative assets . together , patches for 43 vulnerabilities were released [ \u2026 ]\nmicrosoft march 2017 patch tuesday brings 18 security bulletins addressing 139 security vulnerabilities in addition to 7 vulnerabilities for adobe flash player . nine bulletins are rated as critical , nine are rated as important . the nine critical bulletins are as follows : ms17 - 006 for internet explorer browser covers 12 cve\u2019s ms17 - 007 for microsoft edge covers 32 cve\u2019s ms17 - 008 [ \u2026 ]\nsolutions include multi - factor authentication , provisioning , identity governance and administration ( iga ) , identity and access intelligence ( iai ) , and vulnerability management ( vm ) . the combination of these solutions provides context and shared intelligence through analytics , giving customers a more comprehensive view of their security posture so they can make more informed , prioritized , and better security remediation decisions .\nadobe has released critical security updates for adobe flash player ( apsb16 - 18 ) , adobe dng sdk ( apsb16 - 19 ) , adobe brackets ( apsb16 - 20 ) , adobe creative cloud desktop application ( apsb16 - 21 ) , cloufusion ( apsb16 - 22 ) , adobe air ( apsb16 - 23 ) and with adobe flash player ( apsa16 - 03 ) advisory . the security updates for adobe dng software development kit ( sdk ) resolves a memory corruption vulnerability . the security updates for adobe flash player resolves critical vulnerabilities that could potentially allow [ \u2026 ]\nadobe has released critical security updates for experience manager , connect , flash player , photoshop cc and bridge cc . these updates address critical vulnerabilities that could potentially allow an attacker to take control of the affected system . the linux and mac operating systems are affected apart from windows . here are the details of 4 critical security updates : apsb16 - 05 ( adobe [ \u2026 ]\nin this patch tuesday , microsoft released seven bulletins addressing a total of 66 vulnerabilities . the high priority fix is for internet explorer , which alone addresses 59 out of 66 vulnerabilities and it includes fix for 0 - day cve - 2014 - 1770 . two are rated as critical , addressing 61 vulnerabilities and five are rated as important . critical security updates addresses security [ \u2026 ]\nno matter how much detail you know about the network environment , the risk of being attacked remains . any sensible security strategy must include details on how to respond to different types of attacks .\nwith all the frightening stories of hackers at black hat , i stepped into not - just - yet - another - conference in singapore . situated at the plush location of the island country , marina bay sands catered to one of the best security conference of this calibre . all renowned and well - informed security enthusiasts visited from all over the world to share their thoughts [ \u2026 ]\nadobe has released a critical security patch ( apsb17 - 32 ) for adobe flash player . this update addresses a critical type confusion vulnerability that could lead to code execution . windows , macintosh and linux operating systems are affected . this vulnerability is identified with cve - 2017 - 11292 . a security researcher from kaspersky labs have uncovered this new zero - day remote code execution vulnerability [ \u2026 ]\nestablish security training programs for both it staff and end users . the largest vulnerability in any system is the inexperienced user ? the iloveyou worm effectively exploited that vulnerability among it staff and end users .\nimage source : mspoweruser . commicrosoft fixed two critical remote code execution vulnerabilities , reported in \u2018microsoft malware protection engine\u2018 . microsoft malware protection engine scans files in real - time . these capabilities like scanning , detection , and cleaning are available in products like windows defender , malware scanner , microsoft security essentials , microsoft forefront endpoint protection , microsoft forefront security for sharepoint service , windows intune endpoint [ \u2026 ]\nmicrosoft september 2016 patch tuesday brings 14 security bulletins addressing a total of 50 vulnerabilities . seven security bulletins are rated as critical and seven are rated as important . this month seven bulletins are rated as critical : ms16 - 104 for internet explorer , ms16 - 105 for microsoft edge , ms16 - 106 for microsoft graphics component , ms16 - 107 for microsoft office , ms16 - 108 for [ \u2026 ]\nroutinely assess vulnerabilities in your environment . assessments should be done by a security specialist with the appropriate clearance to perform these actions i . e . ( bondable and given administrator rights to the systems ) .\nadobe has released four critical security updates for adobe animate ( apsb16 - 38 ) , adobe flash player ( apsb16 - 39 ) , adobe dng converter ( apsb16 - 41 ) , adobe indesign ( apsb16 - 43 ) and five important security updates for adobe experience manager ( aem ) forms ( apsb16 - 40 ) , adobe experience manager ( apsb16 - 42 ) , adobe coldfusion builder ( apsb16 - 44 ) , adobe digital editions ( apsb16 - 45 ) , and adobe robohelp ( apsb16 - 46 ) which covers a total of 30 cves . the security update for adobe animate , adobe [ \u2026 ]\nadobe has released four security updates for adobe flash player ( apsb17 - 23 ) , adobe experience manager ( apsb17 - 26 ) , adobe acrobat and reader ( apsb17 - 24 ) and adobe digital editions ( apsb17 - 27 ) which covers a total of 80 cve\u2019s . adobe flash player address a critical type confusion vulnerability that could lead to code execution and an important security bypass vulnerability that could [ \u2026 ]\nthere are clearly direct benefits in responding to security incidents . however , there might also be indirect financial benefits . for example , your insurance company might offer discounts if you can demonstrate that your organization is able to quickly and cost - effectively handle attacks . or , if you are a service provider , a formal incident response plan might help win business , because it shows that you take seriously the process of good information security .\noptiv ' s richard bird discusses how intelligently placed ux friction can help in ensuring optimal # identity # security and the value in adopting a zero - trust approach to identity - via solutions review at # identiverse 2018 .\n2017 - 04 - 25 : trend micro reported the patches are composed but still in progress of localizing the build for other regions . they are planning on publishing a security advisory and asked to agree on a release date .\ndetermine the access point ( s ) used by the attacker and implement measures to prevent future access . measures might include disabling a modem , adding access control entries to a router or firewall , or increasing physical security measures .\nmicrosoft october 2015 patch tuesday bring six security bulletins which is addressing 33 vulnerabilities . three are rated critical and 3 are important . three bulletins are rated as critical , ms15 - 106 for internet explorer . ms15 - 108 for jscript and vbscript and ms15 - 109 for windows shell . microsoft security bulletin summary for october 2015 in order of severity ms15 - 106 : vulnerabilities in internet explorer ( 3096441 ) severity rating : critical affected software : internet [ \u2026 ]\nmicrosoft february 2016 patch tuesday bring 13 security bulletins , which is addressing 37 vulnerabilities . six are rated as critical and 7 are important . following six bulletins are rated as critical , ms16 - 009 for internet explorer . ms16 - 011 for microsoft edge . ms16 - 012 for windows pdf library . ms16 - 013 for windows journal . ms16 - 015 for microsoft office and ms16 - 022 for adobe flash player . microsoft security bulletin summary for february 2016 in order of severity [ \u2026 ]\nhow you recover your system will generally depend on the extent of the security breach . you will need to determine whether you can restore the existing system while leaving intact as much as possible , or if it is necessary to completely rebuild the system .\nfurther to the preliminary announcement of its results for the year ended 31 december 2017 made on 8 march 2018 , g4s plc , the global , integrated security solutions provider , announces that it has published its 2017 integrated report and accounts for the same period .\nmuch like how i complain that i\u2019m not losing weight - even though my treadmill has become a clothing rack - security only works if you use it . and , yes , i know i picked on the sales guys ( and girls ) in the title but , \u2026\nidentity governance & administration ( iga ) is commonly defined as \u201cthe policy - based centralized orchestration of user identity management and access control . identity governance helps support enterprise it security and regulatory compliance . \u201d or put into simpler terms , it\u2019s putting in place a solution to ensure that\u2026"]}
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", "topic": 1}], "title": "lone worker monitoring", "paragraphs": ["some businesses are still a little wary about investing in a real time monitoring solution for lone worker safety .\neffective lone worker protection combines the most appropriate devices with responsive lone worker monitoring software and support . here are some things to consider prior to committing to a new safety system .\ncall now on 0333 7729401 or contact us on sales @ urltoken to discuss your specific lone worker monitoring requirements .\nfirst county monitoring is an arc remote monitoring centre and supplies services nationwide across the uk .\nfirst county monitoring is pleased to announce our new business first2helpyou , the uk ' s premier provider of lone worker alarms and solutions .\nour lone worker monitoring solutions are designed to keep your people connected and safe . for lone workers or teams working in isolation , our monitoring services maintain contact in real - time , to ensure their continued safety and to provide a lifeline in the event of an emergency or need for assistance .\nsection 5 of bs 8484 : 2016 ( the british standard for the provision of lone worker safety device services ) defines the essential functionality required from a lone worker device or app . this includes the following :\nwe determined one business could save 50 % monitoring the safety 1 , 000 workers using a technology - based real time alert monitoring solution .\n\u00a9 copyright lone worker safety solutions inc . - all rights reserved . | privacy policy web design calgary urltoken\nfirst2helpyou ltd was established in 2017 to provide lone worker safety solutions with every emphasis placed on service provision .\nmeaning this traditional version of a lone worker safety program isn\u2019t really going to keep workers safe in all circumstances .\nthese people are most commonly injured from slips , trips and falls from heights . lone worker devices that use \u2018man down\u2019 functionality can be a key requirement . consider : microguard , twig ex , lone worker app , spot gen3 .\nsoloprotect helps ensure every worker returns home safely . it pairs the award - winning iso9001 certified identicom device with securtek emergency communications and monitoring to deliver a worker safety solution unprecedented in canada .\nthey may contact the lone worker through their device or mobile phone and will escalate to the emergency services if required .\nbespoke monitoring including ; instant notification of machinery & equipment , system process failures .\nsector security supports a wide - range of organisations and individuals with professional lone worker monitoring services . having built an enviable reputation as one of the leading security solutions and security training providers . sector security has tried and tested , fully integrated , 24 / 7 monitoring personnel and systems in place .\nmany of our lone worker devices provide amber alert , red alert and man down functionality . here\u2019s a brief overview of each feature\u2026\nsector security lone worker monitoring provides peace of mind , for individuals and reduces financial risk for organisations by limiting the risk of litigation or action under health and safety legislation and the corporate manslaughter and corporate homicide act .\nat this very moment there are companies all over north america who rely on the telephone or emails for their lone worker safety programs .\nlone worker security isn\u2019t just an issue for individual lone workers and one person businesses , it is becoming increasingly important to managers and business leaders in larger organisations with a legal duty of care to their employees .\nthanks to advances in mobile technology by service providers dedicated to employee safety , employers are prioritizing lone worker safety across industries like never before .\na worker described in section 4 . 21 ( 1 ) and any person assigned to check on the worker must be trained in the written procedure for checking the worker ' s well - being .\n( 1 ) before a worker is assigned to work alone or in isolation , the employer must identify any hazards to that worker .\nour alarm receiving centre & remote video response centre provides 24 hour alarm and cctv monitoring services .\nthis is a guest article by paul turner , vp of sales and marketing at aware360 , a leading lone worker safety solutions provider based in canada .\nemployers hold primary responsibility in accommodating lone worker safety . in order to deter from many of the risks associated with lone worker scenarios , the occupational safety and health administration ( osha ) enforces a number of federal regulations for affected employers . the use of advancing technologies can be instrumental in implementing these regulations .\n\u00a9 first county monitoring 2017 . all rights reserved . website provided by designpix ltd . powered by spin\nit\u2019s an inefficient system that doesn\u2019t really keep workers safe , but employers are obeying the letter , if not the spirit , of lone worker safety legislation .\nsoloprotect provides a custom and simple way to educate , safeguard and involve lone workers .\n( 2 ) a worker must not be assigned to activities where a reported or observed impairment may create an undue risk to the worker or anyone else .\nbut how much roi ? the surprising answer is that , according to our customers on an annual basis a real time alert monitoring solution is nearly 50 % of the cost of a traditional voice - based safety monitoring service .\n( 6 ) time intervals for checking a worker ' s well - being must be developed in consultation with the worker assigned to work alone or in isolation .\naware360\u2019s research working with hundreds of companies and clients shows that the decision to implement a real time alert monitoring solution will result in significant return on investment ( roi ) compared to sticking with a voice - based safety monitoring service .\neach device / phone centric solution can be configured to meet the individual needs of each lone worker . all devices integrate with our online management portal \u2019connect\u2019 which provides real time information relating to your lone worker activities . the simple to use , comprehensive system allows for immediate updates to personal information , ensuring data is accurate in the event of an emergency .\nso , not only do real time alerts protect your workforce , they also increase worker productivity and reduce the costs of human error \u2013 fewer people will be directly involved in facilitating lone worker safety , and the ones who are will spend less time doing so .\nso , our customers actually save a significant amount of money when they implement a lone worker solution . and most importantly : a technology - based solution helps keep your workers safer .\n( 2 ) when the monitoring required by subsection ( 1 ) identifies deficiencies , they must be corrected without undue delay .\nfirst county monitoring is a trading name for careline security ltd . registered in england and wales . company registration no : 07443823\nschedule your consultation with a bc safetylink monitoring specialist today and discover an entirely new level of safety , visibility and operational insight .\nyour details are transmitted to our customer services team to deal with your query and is never shared outside of first county monitoring .\nsector security\u2019s lone worker monitoring is a friendly , unobtrusive , easy to access service which requires very little input from the customer making it quick and easy to set up . it\u2019s easy ; simply give us a call and we can discuss your specific requirements and be protecting you , your staff and your business in no time !\nfor lone workers or teams working in isolation , our monitoring services maintain contact in real - time , 24 / 7 / 365 to ensure their continued safety and to provide a lifeline in the event of an emergency or need for assistance .\nexamining these three variables , it\u2019s possible to determine how much it will cost businesses to use a voice - base safety monitoring solution .\nnote : worker means a worker as defined under the workers compensation act , and includes a supervisor or other representative of the employer ( see part 3 , division 1 , section 106 ) .\nthese deal with members of the public on a daily basis and typically require a safety device that can discreetly raise an activation message / call and record verbal abuse . consider : microguard , lone worker app .\nred alerts are generated in an emergency situation or if a lone worker feels unsafe . pressing a red alert button immediately notifies an operator at the alarm receiving centre who will listen in and assess the situation .\nthe installation will protect all staff who work alone , who are susceptible to trips and falls , who have health concerns or who work in areas where a mobile signal is weak . our control centre is constantly monitoring each lone worker alarm and can respond to any incident immediately . when you need to employ lone workers this responsibility cannot be taken lightly as each member of staff is at a heightened level of vulnerability compared to the rest of your work force .\nviolence\nmeans the attempted or actual exercise by a person , other than a worker , of any physical force so as to cause injury to a worker , and includes any threatening statement or behaviour which gives a worker reasonable cause to believe that he or she is at risk of injury .\nthe lone worker enters details of their location and a time when the possible threat is expected to cease . if the amber alert isn\u2019t cancelled within that set time period , a red alert will automatically be raised .\n( 1 ) a worker with a physical or mental impairment which may affect the worker ' s ability to safely perform assigned work must inform his or her supervisor or employer of the impairment , and must not knowingly do work where the impairment may create an undue risk to the worker or anyone else .\nlone workers face a disproportionate level of risk as part of their normal working lives than employees who work with colleagues .\n( 2 ) the procedure for checking a worker ' s well - being must include the time interval between checks and the procedure to follow in case the worker cannot be contacted , including provisions for emergency rescue .\nthe alarms may be small and discreet yet they are never out of contact with help and assistance . our lone worker solutions will improve or eradicate failures in risk management and comply with all government legislation regarding the safety of workers .\n( 3 ) the employer must ensure that a worker reporting an injury or adverse symptom as a result of an incident of violence is advised to consult a physician of the worker ' s choice for treatment or referral .\nworking with one of our clients who was spending $ 120 , 000 per year using a voice - based safety monitoring solution to monitor a team of 1 , 000 employees , we have been able to reduce their cost to just $ 65 , 000 using a technology - based real time alert monitoring solution .\nthe full standard is much more comprehensive , and also considers environmental and people risk . however , in short , if summoning emergency police assistance is necessary , then a bs 8484 compliant device ( and lone worker service ) is paramount .\n( 5 ) the procedure for checking a worker ' s well - being , including time intervals between the checks , must be developed in consultation with the joint committee or the worker health and safety representative , as applicable .\n( 4 ) if a worker must enter an area not normally accessible and that has openings that are a danger , such openings must be guarded or personal fall protection must be used while the worker is in the area .\nsatellite devices can integrate with safetyline to provide safety monitoring outside of cellular service . while other device types provide more features , satellite devices are well - suited for many environments .\nfully understanding who your lone workers are is a crucial first step . lone working roles can be split into three distinct categories , each facing their own set of risks and requiring different types of support . selecting the most appropriate safety device , based on role and risk , is essential .\nemployees like engineers and drivers often work in high risk and remote environments . the ability for them to check - in to their specific location and call for help , when needed , is paramount . consider : microguard , twig ex , lone worker app , standard mobile .\nthe first2helpyou service is fully compliant to bs8484 : 2016 , which is the british standard for the code of practice that lone worker service providers should adhere to . our provision is also fully accredited to nsi gold , supported by our iso9001 : 2015 compliant , quality management system .\nworking with first2helpyou gives your organisation peace of mind that your staff are provided the highest level of lone worker protection . we provide a range of devices and solutions to support the wide range of risks faced by individuals . these range from dedicated discreet devices to phone - based solutions .\n\u201cso , not only do real time alerts protect your workforce , they also increase worker productivity and reduce the costs of human error . \u201d\nwhatever industry sector you work in , we believe that our insight , helped by our heritage in law enforcement , makes us uniquely placed to work with you to develop the right security and monitoring solution .\n( 3 ) a person must be designated to establish contact with the worker at predetermined intervals and the results must be recorded by the person .\nif the employer requires the worker to change into protective work clothing at the workplace , the employer must ensure that adequate change areas are provided .\nby subscribing to the newsletter you are authorising us to email you with news and offers by first county monitoring . we do not share this information with any third parties and you can unsubscribe at any time .\n( 1 ) the employer must develop and implement a written procedure for checking the well - being of a worker assigned to work alone or in isolation .\nimagine a safety network in which every remote worker is connected . where a worker in distress can be located and assisted by other nearby users on the system . the bc safetylink monitor center offers a progressive approach to safety with the latest and most effective technology that provides live support 24 / 7 / 365 .\ninstead of having to take time every couple hours to phone in , lone workers can instead touch a button on a mobile app or satellite device to confirm they are safe .\nall first2helpyou alerts are monitored 24 / 7 / 365 by first county\u2019s nsi gold alarm receiving centre which meets the requirements of bs5979 and bs8484 , the british standards for lone worker monitoring , to ensure help is always there when you require it . in the event of a device activation where there is evidence of violence or criminality , we can utilise the latest npcc ( national police chiefs council ) guidelines to place a direct call to the local police control room utilising the urn ( unique refence number ) process , who will respond to the event accordingly .\na man down alert works in the same way as a red alert , though its purpose is to protect lone workers even when they are unable to physically raise an alarm themselves .\nby law , lone workers must check in at set times with their employer to confirm they are safe . at many companies a manager or supervisor is tasked with receiving these calls .\nour web interface provides a unique set of tools for each type of safetyline user . lone workers can use the web interface to check - in and update their emergency contacts . monitors can respond to emergencies using voice messages , detailed maps , and worker profiles . the web interface gives administrators the ability to adjust user details , policies and procedures .\n\u201cthe bc safetylink team brings a common sense , small community approach to safety monitoring . they have embraced the use of modern digital safety devices linked to a single monitoring program , which allows them to provide an exceptional quality of service at a much lower cost than traditional voice - only centers . their team is the first to introduce these technologies to northern bc , creating a local safetynet capability , and taking \u201cneighbour - helping - neighbour\u201d to a new level . \u201d\nround the clock protection . we protect thousands of lone workers 24 / 7 / 365 via our alarm receiving centre , fully accredited to bs 5979 ( category ii ) and secured by design .\nemployees can create an amber alert prior to commencing a lone working activity that may be risky . for example , an estate agent should do this prior to entering a property with a client .\nremote workers can use satellite messaging devices anywhere that they have gps reception . available safetyline features include checking in , ending monitoring , and sending a panic alarm . each action also sends location data to safetyline , making search and rescue possible .\nthere must be a safe way of entering and leaving each place where work is performed and a worker must not use another way , if the other way is hazardous .\n( 2 ) if a worker is assigned to work alone or in isolation in late night retail premises and there is any risk of harm from a violent act to the worker , then , in addition to any other obligations the employer has under sections 4 . 20 . 2 to 4 . 23 and 4 . 28 to 4 . 30 ,\nsmartphones provide lone workers with the most features , and the best user experience . safetyline provides smartphone apps for all major platforms . currently supported platforms include iphone , android , blackberry , and windows phone .\nworking alone can leave individuals vulnerable with many lone workers frequently abused or attacked in the uk , there are also environmental risks with thousands of deaths and serious injuries caused by slips and falls recorded every year .\nosha states 1915 . 84 ( a ) \u201cexcept as provided in 1915 . 51 ( c ) ( 3 ) , \u201cwhenever an employee is working alone , such as in a confined space or isolated location , the employer shall account for each employee . \u201d the gps technology that can be activated through a number of mobile applications allows for real - time monitoring of employee locations . in using such technology , employers are proactively improving safety protocols while accounting for lone workers with certainty .\n( b ) measures are taken , where practicable , to control the risk of entrapment or engulfment and , if the risk is not eliminated , the worker uses a lifeline and harness of a type that will keep the worker in a position so as to be able to be rescued and is continuously tended by a standby person who is equipped for and capable of effecting immediate rescue .\nnote : high risk activities require shorter time intervals between checks . the preferred method for checking is visual or two - way voice contact , but where such a system is not practicable , a one - way system which allows the worker to call or signal for help and which will send a call for help if the worker does not reset the device after a predetermined interval is acceptable .\nin 2017 alone , we facilitated 3 , 340 , 931 safety check - ins from lone workers across the country . additionally , 3 out of 4 workers felt safer on the job just knowing that safetyline was in reach .\n( 2 ) if the risk assessment required by subsection ( 1 ) shows a need for evacuation or rescue , appropriate written procedures must be developed and implemented , and a worker assigned to coordinate their implementation .\n( 4 ) a worker not covered by part 31 ( firefighting ) , who is assigned to firefighting duties , must be physically capable of performing the assigned duties safely and effectively before being permitted to do them .\na worker must not be permitted to enter or work in an area if visibility in the area is restricted by the presence of smoke , steam or other substance in the atmosphere , unless appropriate safe work procedures are followed .\n( 1 ) a worker involved in the installation , maintenance or removal of a guardrail system described in section 1 [ scope ] must use a fall protection system if required by part 11 [ fall protection ] of this regulation .\npaul turner is vp of sales and marketing at aware360 , bc safetylink\u2019s workalone platform provider and a leading lone work solutions provider . we help to we help hundreds of businesses become more efficient , increase revenue while keeping their employees safe . you can contact paul turner here .\n( 1 ) the employer must ensure that a worker who may be exposed to a risk of msi is educated in risk identification related to the work , including the recognition of early signs and symptoms of msis and their potential health effects .\n( 2 ) the employer must ensure that a worker to be assigned to work which requires specific measures to control the risk of msi is trained in the use of those measures , including , where applicable , work procedures , mechanical aids and personal protective equipment .\nin the third part of our january tech check , we\u2019re looking at technologies available to protect lone workers . safetyline supports a variety of technologies , which means that you may have a tough decision when it comes to purchasing devices . in this guide , we\u2019ll break down the capabilities of each device , and outline some common usage scenarios .\n( 1 ) an employer must ensure that a worker does not work in an indoor area where the activities referred to in section 4 . 81 ( a ) are permitted under section 4 . 23 ( 2 ) ( a ) or ( b ) of the tobacco and vapour products control regulation unless\n4 . 20 . 1 definition 4 . 20 . 2 hazard identification , elimination and control 4 . 21 procedures for checking well - being of worker 4 . 22 training 4 . 22 . 1 late night retail safety procedures and requirements 4 . 22 . 2 mandatory prepayment for fuel 4 . 23 annual reviews of procedures\nsafetyline works with the devices you already have . ideally you won\u2019t have to buy any new equipment . we hope that you find this guide useful of you do find yourself buying devices for your lone workers . focus on the environment your workers will access safetyline from , and the communications available . make sure that the devices you choose provide value to your organization and can be used for functions other than safetyline .\nif a worker is employed on stilts or work platforms , or is otherwise elevated above the floor , and the effective height of guardrails , walls , or barricades is thus reduced to less than the height specified in section 4 . 54 , additional guardrails must be installed or a personal fall protection system must be used in accordance with the relevant requirements contained in part 11 ( fall protection ) .\n4 . 1 safe workplace 4 . 1 . 1 avalanche risk assessment and safety plan 4 . 1 . 2 avalanche risk assessment and safety plan exception 4 . 2 safe buildings and structures 4 . 3 safe machinery and equipment 4 . 4 conformity to standards 4 . 5 manuals and information 4 . 6 reassembly 4 . 7 information on rated capacity 4 . 8 rated capacity 4 . 9 inspection and maintenance records 4 . 10 authorization 4 . 11 startup 4 . 12 circumvention of safeguards\n4 . 13 risk assessment 4 . 14 emergency procedures 4 . 15 maintenance of equipment [ repealed ] 4 . 16 training 4 . 17 notification of fire departments 4 . 18 notification of utility service providers\n4 . 19 physical or mental impairment 4 . 20 impairment by alcohol , drug or other substance\n4 . 27 definition 4 . 28 risk assessment 4 . 29 procedures and policies 4 . 30 instruction of workers 4 . 31 advice to consult physician\n4 . 32 access to work areas 4 . 33 arrangement of work areas 4 . 34 restricted entry 4 . 35 door installations 4 . 36 glass 4 . 37 restricted visibility 4 . 38 extreme temperatures 4 . 39 slipping and tripping hazards 4 . 40 wet floors 4 . 41 waste material 4 . 42 cleaning with compressed air\n4 . 46 definition 4 . 47 risk identification 4 . 48 risk assessment 4 . 49 risk factors 4 . 50 risk control 4 . 51 education and training 4 . 52 evaluation 4 . 53 consultation\n4 . 54 definitions 4 . 55 guardrail locations 4 . 56 exceptions 4 . 57 elevated workers 4 . 58 specifications for guards and guardrails 4 . 58 . 1 temporary removal of guardrails 4 . 59 floor and roof openings 4 . 60 toeboards 4 . 61 walkways 4 . 62 handrails on stairways 4 . 63 vehicle travel areas schedule 4 - a worksafebc standard - guardrails using rope or other non - rigid material\n4 . 64 definitions 4 . 65 illumination levels table 4 - 1 : illumination levels for task categories 4 . 66 means of illumination 4 . 67 brightness , reflectance and glare 4 . 68 illumination measurement 4 . 69 emergency lighting\n4 . 70 application 4 . 71 submitting plans 4 . 72 design and operation 4 . 73 building modifications 4 . 74 distribution 4 . 75 balancing 4 . 76 ventilation openings 4 . 77 discharged air 4 . 78 preventive maintenance 4 . 79 investigation 4 . 80 temperature and humidity\na workplace must be planned , constructed , used and maintained to protect from danger any person working at the workplace .\n[ enacted by b . c . reg . 258 / 2008 , effective january 1 , 2009 . ]\navalanche safety program\nmeans the program referred to in subsection ( 6 ) .\n( 2 ) subject to section 4 . 1 . 2 , if a person working at a workplace may be exposed to a risk associated with an avalanche , the employer must ensure that no work is carried out at the workplace until\n( b ) if the avalanche risk assessment indicates that a person working at the workplace will be exposed to a risk associated with an avalanche , a written avalanche safety plan is developed and implemented .\n( 3 ) the avalanche risk assessment must be conducted by a qualified person .\n( f ) the nature of the workplace and the buildings and structures at the workplace .\n( 5 ) the avalanche safety plan must be developed by a qualified person and , subject to subsection ( 6 ) , must include measures to eliminate the risks associated with an avalanche .\n( c ) safe work procedures to be followed by persons working at the workplace .\n( 7 ) the employer must make a copy of the avalanche safety program readily available to each person who administers or implements the avalanche safety program for the workplace .\n( b ) make changes to the avalanche risk assessment and the avalanche safety plan , as considered necessary by the qualified person , to reflect the current hazards and risks associated with an avalanche in the area of the workplace .\n[ enacted by b . c . reg . 199 / 2014 , effective february 1 , 2015 . ]\n( 1 ) section 4 . 1 . 1 does not apply to work carried out to evaluate whether a person working at the workplace may be exposed to a risk associated with an avalanche .\n( ii ) is trained in the procedures referred to in paragraph ( a ) of this subsection .\n( c ) the requirements the person referred to in paragraph ( a ) of this subsection must comply with when using equipment .\n( 5 ) a person carrying out work to which subsection ( 2 ) applies must comply with the safe work procedures required under subsection ( 3 ) .\nthe employer must ensure that each building and temporary or permanent structure in a workplace is capable of withstanding any stresses likely to be imposed on it .\n( 3 ) a tool , machine or piece of equipment determined to be unsafe for use must be identified in a manner which will ensure it is not inadvertently returned to service until it is made safe for use .\n[ enacted by b . c . reg . 312 / 2003 , effective october 29 , 2003 . ]\n[ amended by b . c . reg . 243 / 2006 , effective january 1 , 2007 . ]\n( 1 ) if this regulation requires that a tool , machine or piece of equipment manufactured before april 15 , 1998 must meet a code or standard , the tool , machine or piece of equipment must conform to the edition of the code or standard referred to in this regulation or the edition of the code or standard published at the time the tool , machine or piece of equipment was manufactured , subject only to the modification or upgrading specified to be necessary in this regulation or in a directive issued by the board .\n( b ) practices , procedures or rules of the board or another agency , the person may , as an alternative , comply with another practice , procedure or rule acceptable to the board .\n[ enacted by b . c . reg 253 / 2001 ; effective : january 28 , 2002 . ]\n[ amended by b . c . reg . 312 / 2003 , effective october 29 , 2003 . ]\n( b ) the supplier has provided sufficient information to identify the standard or standards to which the tool , machine or equipment has been manufactured .\n* see also sections 115 ( 1 ) ( b ) , 116 ( 1 ) ( b ) , 117 ( 1 ) ( c ) , and 120 of the workers compensation act .\nif machinery , equipment or a structure is dismantled in whole or in part , and subsequently re - assembled , it must be checked by a qualified person and determined to be safe before operation or use .\n( b ) the information , in written form , must be available to the operator .\n( 1 ) unless provided elsewhere in this regulation , the rated capacity or rated load of a machine or piece of equipment is that specified by the manufacturer of the machine or piece of equipment based on its design .\n( e ) in the opinion of the board , the provision of such certification is deemed necessary .\n( 1 ) if this regulation requires a machine or piece of equipment to have an inspection and maintenance record , then an effective written or other permanent recording system or log must be immediately available to the equipment operator and to any other person involved with inspection and maintenance of the equipment .\n( c ) contain an entry signed by the person responsible for any test , inspection , modification , repair or maintenance performed on the equipment , summarizing the work done , indicating the status of the equipment or machine for further use , and if appropriate , noting where a detailed record of the test , inspection , modification , repair or maintenance can be obtained .\n( 3 ) if this regulation requires a machine or piece of equipment to have inspection and maintenance records , then detailed reports of inspection , maintenance , repairs and modifications must be kept for the duration of the service life of the machine or equipment and must be reasonably available to the workplace and made available , upon request , to the operator and to anyone else involved in the operation , inspection , testing or maintenance of the equipment .\n( 1 ) a machine or piece of equipment may only be operated by authorized persons .\n( 2 ) a person must not be authorized to operate a machine or piece of equipment until the person has been adequately instructed and trained , and has demonstrated an ability to safely operate it .\n( b ) no person will be exposed to undue risk by putting the equipment , machinery or work process into operation .\na person must not intentionally remove , impair , or render ineffective any safeguard provided for the protection of workers , except as permitted by this regulation .\n( 1 ) the employer must conduct a risk assessment in any workplace in which a need to rescue or evacuate workers may arise .\n( f ) workplaces where there are persons who require physical assistance to be moved .\n( 1 ) emergency means of escape must be provided from any work area in which the malfunctioning of equipment or a work process could create an immediate danger to workers and the regular means of exit could become dangerous or unusable .\n( 2 ) emergency exit routes must be designed and marked to provide quick and unimpeded exit .\n( 3 ) at least once each year emergency drills must be held to ensure awareness and effectiveness of emergency exit routes and procedures , and a record of the drills must be kept .\n( 1 ) all workers must be given adequate instruction in the fire prevention and emergency evacuation procedures applicable to their workplace .\n( 2 ) workers assigned to firefighting duties in their workplace must be given adequate training , by a qualified instructor , in fire suppression methods , fire prevention , emergency procedures , organization and chain of command , firefighting crew safety and communications applicable to their workplace .\n( 3 ) retraining for firefighting duties must be provided periodically , but not less than once a year .\n( b ) which is not within the service area of a fire department .\n[ amended by b . c . reg . 30 / 2015 , effective august 4 , 2015 . ]\nif work activities conducted by or on behalf of an employer cause a utility service to be hit or damaged , the employer must notify the owner of the utility service without delay .\n[ enacted by b . c . reg . 312 / 2010 , effective february 1 , 2011 . ]\n( 1 ) a person must not enter or remain at any workplace while the person ' s ability to work is affected by alcohol , a drug or other substance so as to endanger the person or anyone else .\n( 2 ) the employer must not knowingly permit a person to remain at any workplace while the person ' s ability to work is affected by alcohol , a drug or other substance so as to endanger the person or anyone else .\n( 3 ) a person must not remain at a workplace if the person ' s behaviour is affected by alcohol , a drug or other substance so as to create an undue risk to workers , except where such a workplace has as one of its purposes the treatment or confinement of such persons .\nnote : in the application of sections 4 . 19 and 4 . 20 , workers and employers need to consider the effects of prescription and non - prescription drugs , and fatigue , as potential sources of impairment . there is a need for disclosure of potential impairment from any source , and for adequate supervision of work to ensure reported or observed impairment is effectively managed .\n[ enacted by b . c . reg . 318 / 2007 , effective february 1 , 2008 . ]\n( b ) if it is not practicable to eliminate the hazard , to minimize the risk from the hazard .\n( 3 ) for purposes of subsection ( 2 ) ( b ) , the employer must minimize the risk from the hazard to the lowest level practicable using engineering controls , administrative controls or a combination of engineering and administrative controls .\n( 4 ) in addition to checks at regular intervals , a check at the end of the work shift must be done .\n[ amended by b . c . reg . 318 / 2007 , effective february 1 , 2008 . ]\nlate night hours\nmeans any time between 11 : 00 p . m . and 6 : 00 a . m . ;\nviolence prevention program\nmeans a program implemented under subsection ( 2 ) ( b ) ( iii ) .\n( iii ) implement a violence prevention program in accordance with subsections ( 2 . 1 ) to ( 2 . 3 ) .\n( 2 . 2 ) by the end of the first year of the implementation of a violence prevention program and by the end of every second year after that first year , the employer must receive a security audit report , in writing , from an independent qualified person confirming that the program meets all of the requirements under subsection ( 2 . 1 ) .\n( 2 . 3 ) the written security audit report referred to in subsection ( 2 . 2 ) must be\nfor a period beginning on or immediately after the date the report is received and ending no earlier than the date on which the next report is posted .\n( b ) if the employer implements a violence prevention program , the procedures , policies and work environment arrangements referred to in subsection ( 2 . 1 ) .\n( i ) follow the procedures , policies and work environment arrangements referred to in subsection ( 2 . 1 ) , and\n( ii ) wear , during late night hours , the personal emergency transmitter referred to in subsection ( 2 . 1 ) ( g ) ( ii ) .\n[ amended by b . c . reg . 312 / 2010 , effective february 1 , 2011 . ]\n[ amended by b . c . reg . 230 / 2011 , effective april 15 , 2012 . ]\nan employer must require that customers prepay for fuel sold in gas stations and other retail fueling outlets .\nthe procedures referred to in sections 4 . 21 and 4 . 22 . 1 ( 2 ) ( a ) and , if a violence prevention program is implemented , the procedures , policies and work environment arrangements referred to in section 4 . 22 . 1 ( 2 . 1 ) , must be reviewed at least annually , or more frequently if there is\n( b ) a report that the procedures , policies or work environment arrangements , as applicable , are not working effectively .\n[ enacted by b . c . reg . 230 / 2011 , effective april 15 , 2012 . ]\n( b ) horseplay , practical jokes , unnecessary running or jumping or similar conduct .\na person must not engage in any improper activity or behaviour at a workplace that might create or constitute a hazard to themselves or to any other person .\nimproper activity or behaviour must be reported and investigated as required by part 3 ( rights and responsibilities ) .\n( 1 ) a risk assessment must be performed in any workplace in which a risk of injury to workers from violence arising out of their employment may be present .\nif a risk of injury to workers from violence is identified by an assessment performed under section 4 . 28 the employer must\n( b ) if elimination of the risk to workers is not possible , establish procedures , policies and work environment arrangements to minimize the risk to workers .\n* see part 3 ( occupational health and safety ) of the workers compensation act and part 3 ( rights and responsibilities ) of the ohs regulation .\n( 1 ) an employer must inform workers who may be exposed to the risk of violence of the nature and extent of the risk .\n( 2 ) the duty to inform workers in subsection ( 1 ) includes a duty to provide information related to the risk of violence from persons who have a history of violent behaviour and whom workers are likely to encounter in the course of their work .\nnote : the requirements for risk assessment , procedures and policies , the duty to respond to incidents and to instruct workers are based on the recognition of violence in the workplace as an occupational hazard . this hazard is to be addressed by the occupational health and safety program following the same procedures required by this occupational health & safety regulation to address other workplace hazards .\n( 1 ) a work area must be arranged to allow the safe movement of people , equipment and materials .\n( 2 ) if , to ensure safety , an aisle or passageway is designated for pedestrian traffic , the route must be clearly indicated by markings or other effective means and , where practicable , floor or grade markings must be used .\nhazardous areas not intended to be accessible to workers must be secured by locked doors or equivalent means of security , and must not be entered unless safe work procedures are developed and followed .\n( 2 ) if a door installed in a workplace swings towards a stair , the full arc of its swing must be over a landing .\n( 3 ) a double - acting swing door must permit a person approaching the door to see any person approaching from the opposite side so as not to endanger their safety .\n( 4 ) a glass or transparent door must have hardware , bars or markings so that its presence and position are readily apparent .\n( 2 ) a panel , window or sidelight made of glass or similar transparent material , which could be mistaken for a doorway , must have bars or markings so that its presence and position are readily apparent .\n( 2 ) if an extreme temperature source is necessarily exposed due to the work process , safe work procedures must be established , and workers must be instructed in those procedures and must wear appropriate clothing and personal protective equipment .\n( 1 ) floors , platforms , ramps , stairs and walkways available for use by workers must be maintained in a state of good repair and kept free of slipping and tripping hazards .\n( 2 ) if such areas are taken out of service the employer must take reasonable means for preventing entry or use .\nif a work process results in a liquid accumulating on the floor or grade surface in a work area and the liquid creates a slipping or other hazard , floor drains or other suitable means must be used to control the hazard .\nrefuse , spills and waste material must not be allowed to accumulate so as to constitute a hazard .\n( 1 ) compressed air or steam must not be used for blowing dust , chips , or other substances from equipment , materials and structures if any person could be exposed to the jet , or to the material it expels or propels and an injury or health hazard due to fire , explosion or other cause is likely to result .\n( 2 ) subject to subsection ( 4 ) compressed air may not be used for blowing harmful or hazardous dusts or other harmful substances from clothing being worn by workers .\n( 3 ) if clothing is to be cleaned before leaving the work area , suitable cleaning equipment must be used .\n( a ) the substances have an exposure limit greater than 1 . 0 mg / m 3 , as established by section 5 . 48 ,\n( c ) the compressed air supply pressure is limited to a pressure of 70 kpa gauge ( 10 psig ) , or safety nozzles which have the same pressure limiting effect are used .\n[ amended by b . c . reg . 315 / 2003 , effective october 29 , 2003 . ]\n( 1 ) material and equipment must be placed , stacked or stored in a stable and secure manner .\n( 2 ) stacked material or containers must be stabilized as necessary by interlocking , strapping or other effective means of restraint to protect the safety of workers .\n( 1 ) in this section ,\nstorage rack\nmeans a combination of steel frames , beams and associated accessories used , once assembled into a structure , to support materials and products , including , for example , a pallet rack or cantilever rack , but excludes shelving and display fixtures used for retail purposes .\n( b ) under 2 . 4 m ( 8 ft ) in height , if the materials and products are loaded on or unloaded off the storage rack by other than manual means .\n( c ) used in accordance with the specifications and instructions of the manufacturer or a professional engineer .\n( 4 ) the employer must ensure that a qualified person installs and uninstalls the storage rack , in whole or in part , in accordance with the instructions of the manufacturer or a professional engineer .\n( 5 ) the employer must ensure that the instructions of the manufacturer or a professional engineer for safely loading , unloading and maintaining the storage rack are readily available in the workplace to workers .\n( 6 ) the employer must ensure that the rated capacity of the storage rack is clearly posted near the storage rack and readily visible to workers .\n( 7 ) the employer must ensure that any structural modification , including reconfiguration , of the storage rack is carried out in accordance with the specifications of the manufacturer or a professional engineer .\n( b ) wear , corrosion , damage , missing or incompatible parts , and signs of fatigue are repaired or replaced in accordance with the specifications and instructions of the manufacturer or a professional engineer .\n[ enacted by b . c . reg . 143 / 2017 , effective january 1 , 2018 . ]\nnote : see part 9 ( confined spaces ) for requirements to control the risk of entrapment or engulfment in a confined space .\nan area in which material may be dropped , dumped or spilled must be guarded to prevent inadvertent entry by workers , or protected by adequate covers and guarding .\nthe purpose of sections 4 . 46 to 4 . 53 is to eliminate or , if that is not practicable , minimize the risk of musculoskeletal injury to workers .\nnote : worksafebc provides publications to assist with implementing the ergonomics ( msi ) requirements . preventing musculoskeletal injury ( msi ) : a guide for employers and joint committees provides a msi prevention process to assist with the application of the ergonomics requirements along with procedures to investigate incidents of msi and a table of common control measures . understanding the risks of musculoskeletal injury ( msi ) is intended to help employers with the requirements of section 4 . 51 ( 1 ) to educate workers in risk identification , signs and symptoms of msi , and their potential health effects .\nmusculoskeletal injury\nor\nmsi\nmeans an injury or disorder of the muscles , tendons , ligaments , joints , nerves , blood vessels or related soft tissue including a sprain , strain and inflammation , that may be caused or aggravated by work .\nthe employer must identify factors in the workplace that may expose workers to a risk of musculoskeletal injury ( msi ) .\nwhen factors that may expose workers to a risk of msi have been identified , the employer must ensure that the risk to workers is assessed .\n( 1 ) the employer must eliminate or , if that is not practicable , minimize the risk of msi to workers .\n( 2 ) personal protective equipment may only be used as a substitute for engineering or administrative controls if it is used in circumstances in which those controls are not practicable .\n( 3 ) the employer must , without delay , implement interim control measures when the introduction of permanent control measures will be delayed .\n( 1 ) the employer must monitor the effectiveness of the measures taken to comply with the ergonomics ( msi ) requirements and ensure they are reviewed at least annually .\n( b ) a representative sample of the workers who are required to carry out the work being assessed .\nguardrail\nmeans a guard consisting of a top rail 102 cm to 112 cm ( 40 in to 44 in ) above the work surface , and a midrail located approximately midway between the underside of the top rail and the top of the toeboard , if one is provided , or the work surface if no toeboard is provided .\n( d ) if a stairway ends in direct proximity to dangerous traffic or other hazard to prevent inadvertent entry into the dangerous area .\n( c ) to a movable work platform or scaffold , as those terms are defined in section 13 . 1 , if the movable work platform or scaffold meets the requirements set out in section 13 . 2 ( 1 ) ( a ) and ( b ) and ( 2 ) that apply in respect of guardrails on the movable work platform or scaffold .\n[ amended by b . c . reg . 9 / 2017 , effective may 1 , 2017 . ]\n( 1 ) guards in a building must be appropriate for the use and occupancy of the area .\n( 2 ) guards in areas not part of a building must meet the applicable criteria of subsections ( 3 ) to ( 5 ) , or other standard acceptable to the board .\n( 3 ) unless otherwise permitted by subsections ( 4 ) and ( 4 . 1 ) , guardrails must be installed to withstand a load applied horizontally and normal to the span of the rail , of 550 n ( 125 lbs ) applied at any point along the rail , and a vertical , downward load of 1 . 5 kn per m ( 100 lbs per ft ) along the top rail , but the horizontal and vertical loads need not be considered to act simultaneously ."]}
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", "topic": 1}], "title": "amalgamated bank of chicago", "paragraphs": ["842 f2d 1270 amalgamated bank of new york v . amalgamated trust & savings bank\n842 f2d 1270 amalgamated bank of new york v . amalgamated trust & savings bank | openjurist\nwith this service cardholders can manage their amalgamated bank of chicago bankcard account and make payments .\n842 f . 2d 1270 - amalgamated bank of new york v . amalgamated trust & savings bank\nto find out more about amalgamated bank of chicago , click here and let us introduce ourselves .\n1922 amalgamated bank of chicago ( aboc ) is founded by the amalgamated clothing workers union to serve the financial needs of working people .\nthe amalgamated bank of new york , appellant , v . amalgamated trust & savings bank , appellee .\nfor personal banking services with an institution you can trust , look no further than amalgamated bank of chicago .\n- - select a bank - - amalgamated bank of chicago american heritage fcu bancorpsouth bank bank of america\u00ae bank of the west barclaycard\u00ae bmo harris bank capital one celtic bank citi\u00ae comenity bank commerce bank < deserve option value =\n/ en - us / consumers / find - card - products / issuers / farm - bureau - bank . php\n> farm bureau bank fifth third bank first hawaiian bank first interstate bank first progress first savings bank fleetcor genesis fs card services green dot bank hsbc huntington national bank key bank santander bank suntrust bank trustco bank u . s . bank\nthe amalgamated bank of new york appeals the final decision of the trademark trial and appeal board ( ttab or board ) denying amalgamated bank of new york concurrent registration of its service marks , amalgamated and amalgamated bank . we reverse and remand .\nyou understand that by clicking on the send button immediately following this notice , you are providing ' written instructions ' to amalgamated bank of chicago under the fair credit reporting act authorizing amalgamated bank of chicago to obtain information from your personal credit profile or other information from experian . you authorize amalgamated bank of chicago to obtain such information solely to confirm identity .\nnote to amalgamated bank of chicago to upload and update your bank ' s rates please register . it is free to register and add rates .\nfor a more detailed analysis of amalgamated bank of chicago ' s financial condition and a description of what these numbers mean , please visit the financial details section .\namalgamated bank of chicago ( aboc ) will never ask for your social security number , atm pin , bank account number , user id or password in an email .\n2007 the illinois / metropolitan chapter of the amalgamated bank labor council is established .\nthere are currently no comments for amalgamated bank of chicago . be the first to share your experience . please provide comments that will help others .\namalgamated bank of chicago is an fdic insured institution located in chicago , il . it was founded in 1922 and has approximately $ 0 . 78 billion in assets . customers can open an account at one of its 2 branches .\nthe top three loan types in amalgamated bank of chicago\u2019s loan portfolio are commercial real estate , multifamily mortgages , and 1 - 4 family residential loans .\nalso in 1998 , amalgamated acquired an 81 percent stake in the first trade union trust company . the name of this los angeles - based institution was changed to amalgamated trust company . amalgamated bank of new york shortened its name to amalgamated bank in 2000 .\namalgamated bank of chicago has worked hand - in - hand with community organizations to bring financial literacy to the community through an interactive educational money management program .\namalgamated bank of chicago branches and locations in your neighborhood . input a different zip code to find branches and locations for any neighborhood in the united states .\n1971 aboc purchases and moves to one west monroe in the heart of chicago\u2019s loop .\namalgamated bank of new york moves to 15 union square , which is still its headquarters .\namalgamated bank of chicago ( aboc ) reserves the right to change the terms , conditions and notices under which the aboc site is used . you are responsible for regularly reviewing these terms of use .\namalgamated bank of chicago has a capitalization of 9 . 73 % versus the bestcashcow average of 12 . 01 . capitalization measures how much equity capital a bank has to underpin loans and other assets on its balance sheet . the higher the capitalization number the more secure a bank is considered .\n1969 the bank supports the chicago federation of labor and industrial union council in its boycott of california grapes , promoting fair working rights for american farm workers .\n2 . amalgamated new york shall take no action adverse to amalgamated trust ' s continued right to use the designations amalgamated , amalgamated bank , amalgamated trust & savings bank , amalgamonster , or other terms incorporating amalgamated or its elements or variations as a formative part of its business in the state of illinois ; provided , however , that nothing in this agreement will preclude amalgamated trust from conducting advertising which might extend outside the state of illinois , or from dealing with customers who happen to be located outside the state of illinois .\namalgamated bank of chicago has a return on equity of 6 . 04 % versus the bestcashcow average of 9 . 35 % . return on equity measures how efficiently a bank is making money from its capital . a bank with a consistently high roe can be considered well run . a bank with a consistently low roe can be considered poorly run .\namalgamated bank of chicago ( aboc ) takes secure banking very seriously . our internet banking uses secure technology to encrypt your personal information such as user ids , passwords and account information over the internet .\nif you receive any suspicious message from or about amalgamated bank of chicago ( aboc ) , or if you have a security incident related to aboc or aboc . com , please follow these steps :\n1989 the illinois amalgamated bank labor council is established to assist the bank in developing ideas and exchanging information to improve the bank ' s services to the labor community .\nfirst location of the chicago agency , at the owings building at the corners of adams & dearborn streets ( 205 dearborn street ) . photograph taken by j . w . taylor , courtesy of the chicago historical society . circa 1900 .\nfounded in 1922 by the amalgamated clothing workers union ( now known as workers united ) , amalgamated bank of chicago has always been dedicated to serving america ' s working people . with significant union ownership , we remain one of only a handful of u . s . banks devoted to the labor community .\namalgamated bank of chicago is your trusted banking partner . we meet a wide variety of commercial and consumer banking needs with a full range of products and services - including loans , checking and savings accounts , credit cards , cash management and trust services .\n2015 the bank sells its state street headquarters and moves to 30 n . lasalle , the heart of chicago\u2019s financial district . as part of the move , the bank unveils a new logo , website and mobile banking app .\ncompared to other banks in illinois , amalgamated bank of chicago has a significantly higher percent of multifamily mortgages , credit card loans , construction and development loans , commercial real estate on its balance sheet , potentially indicating a specialty in that lending area .\non the eve of the 20th century , the bank of nova scotia had a strong base in the maritimes as well as the start of a national and international network . in 1874 , the saint john , new brunswick branch became the first bank of nova scotia agency outside of nova scotia . nine years later , the bank amalgamated with the union bank of prince edward island .\n1 . amalgamated trust shall not oppose either of the two applications by amalgamated new york to register amalgamated and amalgamated bank , and shall take no further action adverse to amalgamated new york ' s continued right to use said marks in its business throughout the united states , except for the state of illinois ; provided , however , that nothing in this agreement will preclude amalgamated new york from conducting advertising which might enter in the state of illinois or from dealing with customers who happen to be located in the state of illinois .\ntoday , amalgamated bank is the largest majority union - owned bank in the united states . the bank\u2019s corporate divisions include consumer banking , business development , investment management , and commercial lending . amalgamated has retail branches across four boroughs of new york city and one in washington , d . c .\nfind information from amalgamated bank , government agencies and other established organizations on topics like identity theft prevention and phishing .\nfounded in 1923 by the amalgamated clothing workers of america ( acwa ) , amalgamated bank was new york city\u2019s first labor bank . until this time , banks were responsive almost exclusively to the needs of corporations and wealthy individuals . sidney hillman , the founder and president of the acwa , believed that hardworking people and their families deserved access to affordable banking , and it was from this principle amalgamated bank was born .\nthe bank is one of the first to reopen following panic withdrawals of the early depression era .\nmoreover , in april of 2006 , amalgamated bank proudly became one of the founding signatories of the united nation\u2019s principles for responsible investment . click here to learn more about our corporate governance initiatives .\nby entering your email address , you agree that amalgamated bank may contact you . you may unsubscribe at any time .\nthe following ratios and data are available to help you better understand the financial condition of amalgamated bank of chicago . the data is provided by the fdic . all banks listed on urltoken are fdic - insured . no depositor has ever lost deposits that have been within the fdic insurance limits .\n1950s bank president william c . reimbold secures a special position for the bank in the federal reserve system , freeing up capital for the bank\u2019s clientele .\ncolour reproduction of the bank of nova scotia coat of arms . the coat of arms was designed by a . scott carter in 1921 and approved by the college of heralds in 1951 .\namalgamated bank of new york - - and its sister bank in chicago , the amalgamated trust and savings bank - - were among the 36 union - backed banks founded in the united states during the 1920 ( 22 in the first four years of the decade alone ) . most of them failed to survive the great depression because they were run by union officials who made poor investments and often put ideology before prudence - - for example , by financing strikes and making unsecured loans to union members and supporters .\namalgamated bank of chicago takes tremendous pride in being a great place to work . we value the contributions our employees bring to the table every day . we work hard to nurture and maintain a mutually respectful , diverse culture that fosters teamwork and a commitment to exceptional customer service .\namalgamated bank\u2019s commitment to being a voice for the people went beyond financial matters . in 1942 , adolph held , president of the bank as well as chairman of the jewish labor committee , joined a small delegation of american jewish leaders and met with president franklin delano roosevelt to appeal for immediate action to combat the extermination of the jews . amalgamated later became the bank for the special labor aid project which supported elderly jewish cultural figures in poland and israel .\namalgamated trust and savings bank ( atsb ) has conducted somewhat similar banking services continuously in the state of illinois since 1922 . atsb also advertises nationwide and has clients throughout the united states . its office is located in chicago , illinois . abny has no branch in illinois and atsb none in any other state .\nby the early 1900s , a coast - to - coast branch network had been established , which continued to accelerate through amalgamations with other major banks . these included : the bank of new brunswick in 1913 ; the metropolitan bank in 1914 ; and the bank of ottawa in 1919 . with these amalgamations , the bank of nova scotia firmly established itself as a national institution and major canadian bank .\nthe amalgamated bank of new york was founded in 1923 by the amalgamated clothing workers of america ( which later became the amalgamated textile and clothing workers union , and , still later , the union of needletrades , industrial and textile employees - unite ) . the first labor bank in new york , it was also said to be the first bank in the city to operate on a profit - sharing basis with the depositors . amalgamated bank was originally located on east 14th street in manhattan but took a lease in 1925 on the five - story tiffany building adjoining union square , where its headquarters remain to this day . by this time , the number of its depositors had grown from 1 , 900 to 12 , 000 .\nas of march 31 , 2018 , amalgamated bank of chicago had assets of $ 777 , 725 , 000 , loans of $ 422 , 917 , 000 , and deposits of $ 679 , 172 , 000 . long - term increases in deposits shows a bank ' s ability to raise funds to grow its loans and assets . loan and asset growth may rise or fall depending on a bank ' s strategy for growth . sharp rises and falls in assets , deposits , and loans can be problematic , indicating a loosening of lending standards , or financial distress leading to reduced lending . a big change in these figured can also be from a bank acquisition or merger .\nas of march 31 , 2018 , amalgamated bank of chicago had $ 13 , 040 , 000 in non - current loans and $ 3 , 717 , 000 in owned real estate . to cover these potential losses it had $ 75 , 667 , 000 in equity and $ 5 , 732 , 000 in loans loss reserves . that gives it a texas ratio of 20 . 59 % .\non march 15 , 1983 , abny filed two applications in the patent and trademark office , requesting registration of the service marks , amalgamated and amalgamated bank . in its application , abny noted the existing use of similar marks by atsb in the chicago , illinois area . the applications were refused registration initially , but the refusals were withdrawn and the marks published for opposition on september 4th and 11th , 1984 . atsb filed for extensions of time to oppose the registration and its requests were granted .\nkoshetz , herbert ,\namalgamated bank to reduce charges for special checking ,\nnew york times , september 14 , 1965 , pp . 49 , 56 .\namalgamated bank of new york ( abny ) has continuously conducted banking services in the state of new york since its inception in 1923 . abny is primarily owned by the amalgamated clothing & textile workers union and promotes itself as a\nlabor bank .\nits office is located in new york city . abny actively solicits business from unions and union members across the united states and also advertises extensively nationwide in search of its business .\nrobert w . sacoff of pattishall , mcauliffe & hofstetter , washington , d . c . , argued , for appellee amalgamated trust .\nmilletti , mario a . ,\namalgamated : cautious bank with union label ,\nnew york times , july 1 , 1978 , pp . 23 , 31 .\namalgamated bank of chicago understands how important your personal banking is to you . whether it ' s your first loan or saving for the future , we are your loyal , trusted banking partner . we can help you determine which of our comprehensive personal banking solutions is right for you - from checking and savings accounts , credit and debit cards , loans and mortgages , to iras and money markets .\nthe bank opens a branch in pasadena , california . ignoring the bank , which was reported to be taking measures to attract hispanic customers .\nin 1882 , the bank began to turn its attention to markets beyond the maritimes and an agency was opened in winnipeg , manitoba . western operations quickly shifted to the united states of america where agencies began opening in minneapolis in 1885 , and then in chicago in 1892 .\ntyson , david o . ,\nunion - owned amalgamated bank manages pensions by matching rates ,\namerican banker , october 25 , 1983 , pp . 24 - 23 .\nmighty helps you track the impact of your money in your bank and grow what you value . get mighty .\nour solutions are rarely \u201coff - the - shelf . \u201d based on your individual needs , amalgamated bank of chicago will tailor make a solution that\u2019s right for you . from major metropolitan cultural institutions to \u201cmom - and - pop\u201d shops , and everything in between , we meet the needs of corporate and institutional trust clients , government entities , commercial and real estate lending customers , unions and their members , and small - to medium - size businesses .\nwater colour of the john romans ' building located at the corner of granville & duke streets in halifax , where the bank of nova scotia opened for business on 29 august 1832 , its first location .\nby 1889 , the bank of nova scotia ' s presence expanded southwards towards the caribbean with the opening of a branch in kingston , jamaica , to facilitate the trading of sugar , rum and fish .\nthe bank continues to seek ways to expand on the foundation it has built over nearly a century \u2013 one of high - quality , affordable and accessible banking for all . moreover , amalgamated bank is proud to be an advocate for the advancement of workers\u2019 rights , offer products and services designed to support working families , and promote corporate responsibility through shareholder activism .\nstaying true to its ideals in support of the worker and standing up against greed and corruption , amalgamated became a supporter of the occupy wall street movement in september 2011 , and was \u201cthe bank for the movement . \u201d in its continued quest to enhance shareholder value , amalgamated filed a lawsuit against news corporation\u2019s board in 2013 and achieved the largest settlement of a derivative lawsuit for news corporation ' s failed board oversight from its hacking scandal .\nwe know . you need more than a bank . you need a banker .\nby the 1950\u2019s , the bank started to broaden its range of consumer and commercial banking services . in 1957 , amalgamated provided home loans to the cooperative shareholders in the park reservoir housing cooperative in the bronx , new york , the first affordable housing development created under new york state\u2019s mitchell - lama housing program . over the years , amalgamated has financed debt on the property and today the development serves thousands of families .\nfor over 90 years , amalgamated bank has led the way in offering banking services tailored to immigrants in new york city . recently , nyc officials announced idnyc , a new municipal identification card available to all city residents . as one of the few new york banks accepting idnyc as a primary form of identification to open a bank account , we are proud to continue our legacy of expanding banking access to immigrants and underserved communities .\neight years after the bank of nova scotia ventured out to the caribbean , the bank opened its first branch in toronto , ontario in 1897 . by 1900 , the bank ' s general offices were relocated from halifax to toronto . shortly after the turn of the century , the bank turned its attention to western canada where branches began opening in edmonton , calgary , and vancouver in 1903 , followed by regina and saskatoon in 1906 .\n1997 aboc receives the\ncorporation of the year award\nfrom the coalition for united community action / o . r . t . c . , inc . , for its outstanding support of minority and female entrepreneurs , strong commitment to the labor movement and leadership within the chicago financial community .\namalgamated bank established headquarters at 15 union square in new york city . from its inception , the bank has demonstrated its commitment to the needs of working people . in 1924 , it introduced the first unsecured personal loans for working families \u2014 with the main requirement being that a borrower have steady employment and earn enough to be able to repay the loan in modest installments . in time , virtually every bank in the nation adopted this innovation .\namalgamated opened a branch in lyndhurst , new jersey , and expanded into california in 2002 , when it opened a branch in pasadena . a unite executive told dave melendi of the\namalgamated bank of new york opened its seventh branch - - and its first outside the city - - in 1998 , in washington , d . c . , the home of afl - cio headquarters and to more than 40 labor unions . bank officials said that , as in new york , they would offer free checking accounts with no minimum balance . almost a year and a half later , however , amalgamated had brought in only $ 35 million in deposits , inspiring a letter from consumer advocate ralph nader chiding local union leaders for\nin the early 1960\u2019s , amalgamated took an important step forward by offering , for the first time , trust fund management services for unions . the 1970\u2019s proved to be an active decade for amalgamated . in 1973 , amalgamated offered the first totally free checking accounts in new york and launched the trust and investment services division to serve the needs of union - related pension and benefit funds . in january 1973 , as a show of support and dedication to the causes of unions , bank employees worked all weekend to provide bail checks so that striking philadelphia teachers could stay out of jail . in 1977 , the health care financial services division was started to meet the specialized financial and banking needs of nursing homes and healthcare facilities .\namalgamated is a member of the star sf\u00ae , pulse\u00ae , moneypass\u00ae , accel / exchange\u00ae , allpoint\u00ae , mastercard\u00ae , or visa\u00ae / plus\u00ae atm networks . find thousands of surcharge free atm locations across the usa and around the world .\nsustainability and a commitment to protecting the environment are important to amalgamated bank and the communities we serve . so , it was natural for us to testify last month before the council of the district of columbia to support the green finance authority establishment act , which would bolster financial support for sustainability programs in washington d . c .\non december 31 , 1831 , a large group of halifax businessmen met in the merchants exchange coffee house to discuss the need to create a public bank as an alternative to the privately owned halifax banking company . three months later , on march 30 , 1832 , royal assent was given to the bill incorporating\nthe president , directors , and company of the bank of nova scotia\n, with an authorized capital of \u00a3100 , 000 of which \u00a350 , 000 had to be paid up before business could begin . the bank of nova scotia became the first chartered bank in nova scotia and held their first shareholders ' meeting at the merchants exchange coffee house on may 10 , 1832 . by august 29 of the same year , the bank of nova scotia opened for business in the john romans ' s building . the original staff consisted of : cashier ( coo ) james forman : and tellers alexander paul , benjamin carlile ; and messenger james maxwell . the honourable william lawson was elected as the bank ' s first president .\ncapozzoli , cathy ,\namalgamated portfolios ' short term ' ,\npensions & investments , july 21 , 1980 , p . 38 .\namalgamated bank of new york had prepared itself beforehand for what proved to be the panic period of the depression by selling securities for cash and liquidating loans , even at a loss , until its holdings were all in cash and short - term federal treasury bonds . as a result , it was always able to reimburse depositors closing their accounts and was one of the first banks allowed to reopen following the bank holiday declared by franklin d . roosevelt following his presidential inauguration in march 1933 .\ndecisions of men who stand to lose if wrong are normally more reliable than those of examiners and judges .\none of the many things we ' ve learned during our century in this town is : you need more than a bank . you need a banker .\nbesides its headquarters and its washington , lyndhurst , and pasadena branches , amalgamated bank had , in 2003 , three manhattan branches , two bronx branches , and one in queens . total assets came to $ 3 . 28 billion at the end of 2002 , total deposits to $ 1 . 81 billion , and net income to $ 11 . 15 million . the bank ' s deposit options included checking , savings , and money - market accounts , certificates of deposit , and direct - deposit payments . it also offered bank cards and online banking . automobile , home equity , home improvement , mortgage , and personal loans were available . the bank also offered personal lines of credit and health - care financial services .\nas japanese - made automobiles started to flood the u . s . market in 1980 , amalgamated stepped up with an offer to encourage consumers to buy american . we offered purchasers of domestic cars a half - percentage point discount on 24 - to - 36 - month auto loans . in 1982 , amalgamated continued to rally in support of union causes by giving a $ 200 , 000 loan to the striking national football league players association ( nflpa ) \u2014 this was an especially unique and bold move as the nflpa didn\u2019t even have an account at the bank . in the 1980\u2019s the bank also offered lines of credit to striking workers from eastern airlines and nynex .\nit was the first branch of a canadian bank to open outside the united states or united kingdom and formed the basis of what would become a thriving network spanning some 25 countries throughout the caribbean and central america - a footprint that established scotiabank as the largest bank in the region and a continent - wide enterprise .\nthe texas ratio compares the bank\u2019s non performing assets ( non - performing loans and real estate owned ) with its the bank\u2019s tangible common equity and its loan loss reserves . a lower texas ratio indicates better coverage of problem loans . the closer the texas ratio is to 1 - to - 1 or 100 % , the less capital and reserves a bank has to absorb its loan losses .\nin 2002 , amalgamated bank became the first plaintiff to take legal action against enron corp . managers for securities fraud in relation to the failure of the giant corporation in the previous year , and it was a member of the class - action lawsuit against the company . the bank also led litigation by shareholders opposing unocal corp . ' s investments in myanmar , challenged what it called excessive compensation for executives of general electric corp . and other firms , and opposed initiatives by some u . s . companies to relocate in bermuda in order to avoid federal taxation .\nlabor bank leases tiffany building ,\nnew york times , august 3 , 1925 , p . 27 .\ntoday , scotiabank has become canada ' s most international bank and is known as canada ' s gold bank . from its establishment in a coffee house in halifax , nova scotia , scotiabank continues to grow and operate worldwide .\nthat\na lot of banks have been pulling out of california , especially southern california . we think that creates a need . we think with banks pulling out there ' s a lot of low - wage workers and hard pressed working people in southern california .\nin 2003 , amalgamated opened a branch in uptown manhattan ' s west harlem neighborhood .\nandrejczak , matt ,\nnew york ' s amalgamated to court hispanics in d . c . ,\namerican banker , october 6 , 1999 , p . 6 .\narvan , alice ,\namalgamated takes out ad to decry citicorp official ' s remarks on saving ,\namerican banker , march 3 , 1982 , p . 2 .\n2003 aboc expands on its pledge to be \u201clabor ' s bank , \u201d welcoming 12 labor organizations as significant investors .\nplease contact the bank for questions about their loan products . in the meantime you may wish to consider these offerings :\nsource of data : fdic , frb , ncua , occ , ots , sec , u . s . department of the treasury\n1930s aboc is proof that a financial institution founded upon a strong socially conscious business philosophy can thrive in its community . the bank remains stable even during the throes of the great depression .\nlabor bank fetes its 40th year ,\nbusiness week , may 25 , 1963 , pp . 67 - 68 .\namalgamated expanded into political banking in 2011 gaining as clients dynamic progressive organizations that share its ideals \u2014 clients like the democratic national committee , the democratic governors\u2019 association , and demos . in a show of support for the workers who were impacted by government shutdown in 2013 , the bank acted immediately to set up a program that offered furloughed federal workers an opportunity to get quick credit .\naboc express online banking service offers a full range of convenient , easy - to - use features that let you bank at home 24 hours a day , 7 days a week . you can :\nclothing workers ' bank twenty years old today ,\nnew york times , april 14 , 1943 , p . 38 .\nearn up to 5 . 00 % apy on balances up to $ 5 , 000 on premier bank - jul 5 , 2018\nexterior of building , at the corner of hollis and prince streets . ink drawing by john m . lyle , architect . [ 1930 ] .\nregardless of the clarity and intent of the parties ' agreement , the board supplied a solution which neither party requested - - it found likelihood of confusion between the marks . the federal circuit , judge rich writing for a unanimous court , reversed the board ' s holding , citing to the importance and validity of consent agreements between parties in assessing likelihood of confusion .\ncriminals are also prone to offer you large sums of money or attractive rewards in exchange for\nassistance .\none common example is a person\nneeding help\nwho asks you to share your bank account number in order to\nhold\nlarge sums of money until he or she can retrieve it . in exchange , you may be promised a percentage of the deposit . the criminal will use your bank account number for fraudulent activity , but you will never receive your reward .\nthrift financial report data , filed by thrift institutions through december 31 , 2011 , is maintained by the office of the comptroller of the currency ( occ ) . for additional information regarding thrift financial report data , please refer to the information provided by the office of the comptroller of the currency here .\namalgamated\u2019s housing loan program was started in 1992 as a way to provide a source of affordable financing to residential housing developments that serve moderate and middle - income residents . the program has been a great success and has provided over $ 300 million in unsecured loans for capital improvements .\nthe legislative history of the lanham act indicates that one of the mainstays of trademark law is the encouragement of registrations in order to protect the owners of valid trademarks in the marketplace . section 1052 clearly states that\n[ n ] o trademark by which the goods of the applicant may be distinguished from the goods of others shall be refused registration on the principal register on account of its nature * * *\nthen continuing to outline the exceptions to this rule . 15 u . s . c . sec . 1052 . one of the exceptions to the blanket rule of registration is whether a likelihood of confusion exists between the marks . id . at sec . 1052 ( d ) . but in assessing the likelihood of confusion , several factors play pivotal roles . among them is whether the parties whose marks are in question have agreed , in some form , to memorialize methods of avoiding confusion . dupont , 476 f . 2d at 1361 , 177 uspq at 568 . this memorialization or agreement is viewed in light of the parties ' interests and the prevailing marketplace . the majority in dupont best summarized the state of the law regarding such agreements :\nanother pivotal program the bank initiated was the first foreign - exchange transfer service . this allowed immigrants to safely send remittances to relatives in europe , payable in dollars rather than in local currency . in 1927 , the bank financed the amalgamated housing cooperative , the first union - supported housing development in the united states , which is located in the bronx , new york . this pioneering effort proved successful and more and more units were added over the years . by 1947 , the cooperative housed 700 moderate income families .\n2007 the bank establishes a branch office at 28600 bella vista parkway in warrenville , illinois to service a growing union and corporate presence in dupage county .\npaz , peter ,\nn . y . bank opening branch on k street ,\nwashington post , may 13 , 1998 , p . c11 .\ndo not allow people to look over your shoulder as you enter your pin . memorize your pin , never write it on the back of your card . do not reenter your pin if the atm eats your card - contact a bank official\natsb never filed an opposition to abny ' s request for concurrent use registration and was declared in default on december 18 , 1986 . in the december 18th default opinion , the ttab instructed abny to provide ex parte evidence indicating it had a right to concurrent registration of the service marks in question . on january 29 , 1987 , abny submitted a motion and an affidavit by edward m . katz , president and chief executive officer of abny , outlining the background and development of the bank and the use to which the bank ' s service marks had been put .\nwhile we do not suppose our knowledge of the banking business to be the equal of the board ' s , it appears possible to us that it would be impracticable for either bank to agree its advertising would never reach the other ' s territory , or that it would always reject a customer located there , without sacrifices that would be excessive to obtain the relatively modest advantage of registering a mark . we think , therefore , the board should have heeded the admonition of the ccpa in dupont :\nthe board seems to be of the view that it must not allow registration in face of a concurrent use of a similar mark unless the parties persuade it that each user is effectively fenced out of the trading area of the other with a buffer zone in between . it mentions other factors , but its dissatisfaction with the showing as to these factors is to it conclusive . accordingly , it rejects the agreement as insufficient proof .\nwe continue our legacy of supporting unions with our newly designed union strong credit card .\nin light of the court ' s conclusion that the ttab erred in applying the proper legal standard to the concurrent use registrability of abny ' s mark , we reverse and remand .\nurltoken ' s safe & sound ratings provide a star rating system to evaluate the current financial status of financial institutions . the information gathered about banks , credit unions and thrifts is updated as set forth in the terms of use of safe & sound ratings and reports . the safe & sound ratings information is grouped by categories of banks , thrifts and credit unions .\nmelendi , dave ,\n' labor bank ' opens branch in pasadena , calif . ,\nsan garbriel valley tribune , august 31 , 2002 , p . 1 .\n1996 amalgatrust , a division of aboc , establishes a customized labor - friendly proxy voting program .\noffice of the illinois state fire marshal ust search : ownership details for first gas , inc .\ninput your address and we ' ll find the location information of the branch closest to you .\ninterior of the kingston , jamaica main branch located at 35 - 45 king street , 1909 .\nget the high - interest earning power of a savings account with the flexibility of a checking account . accounts below $ 100 , 000 and over $ 2 , 500 earn 0 . 85 % !\nbut there was no opposition and abny submitted to the trademark office a settlement agreement between itself and atsb . the agreement recited that each party had done business for many years under their present names , that each had been aware of the other ' s use of its name as at present , and neither knew of any instances of customers ' confusion , mistake , or deception . it stated that neither party objected to the continued concurrent use of the similar marks . the agreement provided in pertinent part :\nlet our financial learning center help you meet each financial stage of your life with knowledge and confidence .\nsource : international directory of company histories , vol . 60 . st . james press , 2004 .\nby 1930 , it had become apparent that the current head office and halifax main branch ( 188 hollis street ) was too small for one of canada ' s fastest growing financial institutions . on august 3 , 1931 , the bank of nova scotia opened one of our most authentically canadian buildings . pre - eminent canadian architect john m . lyle designed 1709 hollis street from its structure to its decorative features , fixtures , and furniture , injecting motifs depicting canadian natural and economic history throughout the building . this jewel of canadian architecture continues to house our atlantic regional office , and halifax main branch .\n- - - - - - ,\nnew york union - owned bank establishes an outpost in d . c . ,\namerican banker , may 15 , 1998 , p . 5 .\nthe post - second world war economic boom ushered in new growth for scotiabank . the many innovations pioneered by scotiabank during this period include : scotia plan loans , one of canada ' s first consumer lending products ; the public trading of gold ; and the appointment of the first women branch managers in canadian history .\nanother method used by identity thieves is offering illegitimate opportunities to purchase attractive goods or services at reduced prices or before they are available to the general public . often these emails are designed to obtain credit card or bank account information while the sender has no intention of delivering the goods or services purchased .\nassuming , arguendo , that in some circumstances it would be appropriate to exact such separation from agreeing concurrent users , it would appear that recognition of the circumstances would require a knowledge of , e . g . :\nalways pay close attention to the atm and your surroundings . don\u2019t select an atm at the corner of a building - a corner creates a blind spot . use an atm located near the center of the building . do your automated banking in a public , well lighted location that is free of shrubbery and decorative partitions or dividers\nwith our lockbox service , customers can access images of checks , envelopes , remittance forms and other documents online .\n\u2022 an individual\u2019s e - mail account is compromised by a criminal . the criminal , who is posing as the victim , sends an e - mail to the victim\u2019s financial institution or brokerage firm requesting a wire transfer to a person or account under the control of the criminal . \u2022 an accounting firm\u2019s e - mail account is compromised and used to request a wire transfer from a client\u2019s bank , supposedly on behalf of the client .\nthe aboc website may contain links to other websites (\nlinked sites\n) . the linked sites are not under the control of aboc , so aboc is not responsible for the contents of any linked site , including any link contained in a linked site , or any changes or updates to a linked site . these links are provided to you only as a convenience , and the inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement by aboc of the site .\n1960s mayor richard j . daley attends the ribbon - cutting for the bank\u2019s expansion at 111 s . dearborn street to house the personal , auto and household improvement loan departments , as well as a night depository .\nin bongrain , bongrain international sought to register its mark ,\nle petit delice de france ,\nwith the patent and trademark office ( pto ) . delice de france was the undisputed owner and prior user of a similar mark ,\ndelice de france inc . ,\nsurrounded by the picture of a chef . the pto permitted registration of bongrain ' s mark and denied registration of delice ' s mark . both companies entered into a written agreement noting that the concurrent respective uses of their marks on bakery items and cheeses would not cause confusion in the marketplace . the agreement stated :\n[ t ] he marks the parties are using , the goods they have used them on , the pending applications to register , that there are no known instances of confusion between the marks , that the parties believe\nthat there is no likelihood of confusion between their respective marks ,\nand that the parties\ndeem it to be in their respective best interests to agree to restrict the fields of use for their respective marks in order to avoid likelihood of confusion .\ndonald a . kaul of brownstein , zeidman and schomer , washington , d . c . , argued , for appellant .\nfuel your dreams . for those important moments in life , we provide a variety of loans tailored to your specific needs .\nour activism in the interest of shareholders was concretely demonstrated in 1992 with the introduction of the longview equity index fund , which provides union pension funds with investment products and actively advocates for enhanced shareholder value . since its inception , the fund has :\nmaintain an awareness of your surroundings throughout the entire transaction . be wary of people trying to help you with atm transactions . be aware of anyone sitting in a parked car nearby . when leaving an atm , make sure you\u2019re not being followed . if you are , drive immediately to a police or fire station , or to a crowded well - lighted location or business\n[ n ] ot subject to reasonable dispute in that it is either ( 1 ) generally known within the territorial jurisdiction of the trial court or ( 2 ) capable of accurate and ready determination by resort to sources whose accuracy cannot reasonably be questioned .\n\u2022 contact your financial institution immediately upon discovering the fraudulent transfer . \u2022 contact law enforcement . \u2022 request that your bank reach out to the financial institution where the fraudulent transfer was sent . \u2022 file a complaint at www . ic3 . gov , regardless of dollar loss . provide any relevant information in your complaint and identify that your complaint pertains to the eac scam .\nin the form of a statement credit after you spend $ 1 , 200 on purchases within the first 90 days from account opening .\nas a condition of your use of the aboc website , you warrant to aboc that you will not use the aboc website for any purpose that is unlawful or prohibited by these terms , conditions and notices . you may not use the aboc website in any manner that could damage , disable , overburden or impair the aboc website , or interfere with any other party ' s use of the aboc website .\ncreate a strong password . use a combination of letters , numbers and special characters . also , don\u2019t use the same password for multiple websites\nbongrain practically reflects the circumstances evidenced in the instant case . here , neither party wished to have the question of likelihood of confusion adjudicated . for over 60 years , each had conducted a banking business in specific areas of the united states and had coexisted , without confusion , for that same period . after a thorough examination of the marketplace , both abny and astb voluntarily entered into a consent agreement , delineating the markets in which each entity ' s mark would function . bongrain and dupont hold that such an agreement , in consideration with a case - by - case fact intensive analysis , would necessitate according substantial weight to the views expressed by the parties to the agreement when conducting a likelihood of confusion analysis .\nwholly owned subsidiary of the union of needletrades , industrial & textile employees founded : 1923 employees : 433 total assets : $ 3 . 28 billion ( 2002 ) naic : 522110 commercial banking ; 522291 consumer lending ; 522310 mortgage and other loan brokers ; 523991 trust , fiduciary and custody activities\nyou are at the ffiec central data repository ' s public data distribution web site . through this site you can obtain reports of condition and income ( call reports ) and uniform bank performance reports ( ubprs ) for most fdic - insured institutions . the information available on this site is updated to reflect the most recent data for both prior and current periods . the earliest data provided is from march 31 , 2001 .\nit can be safely taken as fundamental that reputable businessmen - users of valuable trademarks have no interest in causing public confusion . [ emphasis in original . ]\nthe ttab ' s reliance on its own views regarding the banking industry , rather than the views of the parties in question , contravenes the scope and intent of this court ' s precedent in dupont and bongrain . in fact , the motions and agreement filed indicated the contrary to the board ' s opinion .\nfor more information on any of our online services , contact your banker today . don\u2019t yet have a banker ? click here and let us introduce ourselves .\n\u2022 a criminal compromises an attorney\u2019s e - mail account , which results in the exposure of client bank account numbers , e - mail addresses , signatures , and confidential information related to pending legal transactions . \u2022 the attorney\u2019s compromised e - mail account is used to send overlaid wire instructions to a client . \u2022 a criminal compromises a client\u2019s e - mail account and uses it to request wire transfers from trust fund and escrow accounts managed by the firm .\nfor any other security concerns , please contact us immediately at 866 - 440 - 2086 . we will share the details of your event to a security specialist .\nplease keep in mind aboc does not endorse third - party links that appear on this site . comments posted on aboc content do not represent the opinions of aboc .\n[ t ] he marks and services are identical ; the trade channels are identical ; the parties have specifically agreed to use and advertise their marks in each other ' s territories ; applicant advertises nationwide ( presumably in the user ' s territory ) ; * * * the banking industry has undergone changes due to deregulation thus , bringing into question the effect of the absence of confusion during many years of concurrent use ; and the agreement does not show how the parties would avoid confusion * * * .\nnote : percentages may not sum to 100 % due to rounding and double categorization of some loan types . all data from the fdic . additional information about this table .\nin the 1960s and 1970s , scotiabank began extending its network into asia . when the financial services sector was deregulated in the late 1980s and 1990s , the bank further diversified its canadian operations through major acquisitions , including investment dealer mcleod young weir ( 1988 ) , and trust companies montreal trust ( 1994 ) and national trust ( 1997 ) . during the 1990s , scotiabank continued to expand its presence in central and south america , making it one of the world ' s most truly international banks .\nplease make sure your browser supports javascript and cookies and that you are not blocking them from loading . for more information you can review the terms of service and cookie policy .\nearly on consumers received email messages that seemed legitimate but asked for updated billing or personal information . these emails were designed to gather private information including : social security numbers , atm pin , bank account or credit card numbers . often a link to a fraudulent website was employed . this practice became known as\nphishing\n."]}
{"id": 54722, "summary": [{"text": "one network bank ( commonly known as onb ) is the largest rural bank in the philippines based in davao city .", "topic": 38}, {"text": "established in 2004 through the consolidation of network rural bank of davao del sur , the rural bank of panabo of davao del norte and the provident rural bank of cotabato , onb is the largest rural bank in the philippines in terms of assets , with a network of 96 branches in mindanao , 1 branch in makati city and province of iloilo ( including iloilo city ) and a fleet of 135 atms throughout the provinces of mindanao , including seventeen localities where it is the sole provider of financial services .", "topic": 1}, {"text": "it is the first rural bank in the philippines to receive the nod of the philippine clearing house corporation ( pchc ) to establish a checking account , as well as to have its cheques cleared directly by the pchc , instead of an intermediary bank .", "topic": 26}, {"text": "it is also an equity member of megalink ( now a bancnet member ) , one of the first banks in mindanao to join an interbank network .", "topic": 29}, {"text": "in december 2014 , the bank was acquired by banco de oro .", "topic": 20}, {"text": "july 2015 : banco de oro has completed the takeover of the largest rural bank in the philippines . . 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( a rural bank ) is a consolidation of three ( 3 ) of the most profitable rural banks in the country namely : rural bank of panabo , network rural bank ( davao ) and provident rural bank of cotabato .\non the first day of consolidated operations in april 2004 , one network bank , became the country ' s largest rural bank in terms of resources , net capital , net income and branch network .\ndavao city - - one network bank is expanding in five towns in western visayas after merging with the iloilo city - based rural bank of san enrique .\napart from the consunji family ' s onb , bdo has also acquired ge money bank and amex savings bank philippines , the rural bank of san juan , the trust business of deutsche bank of the philippines , and citi savings bank .\nonb went through the consolidation of 3 of the most profitable rural banks in the country : rural bank of panabo , the consunji - led network rural bank ( davao ) , and provident rural bank of cotabato in 1996 .\none network bank ( onb ) ownership structure company information and history onb is the largest rural bank in the philippines . established in 2004 through the consolidation of network rural bank , the banks are located at davao city , davao del sur and davao del norte , based on their main bank offices and th provident rural bank of cotabato , onb is the largest rural bank in the philippines in terms of assets , with a network of 96 branches in mindanao , 1 branch in makati city and province of ilo - ilo ( including ilo - ilo city ) and a fleet of 1 atms throughout the provinces of mindanao , including seventeen localities where it is the sole provider of financial services .\nbdo was originally known as acme savings bank before it was acquired by the sm group in 1976 . in may 2007 , bdo merged with equitable pci bank to form the country\u2019s biggest bank .\nthree of the country\u0092s top microfinance institutions ( mfis ) , the network rural bank ( nrb ) , rural bank of panabo ( rbp ) and provident rural bank ( prb ) , are consolidating to form one network rural bank , a consolidated countryside bank that intends to bring its own brand of professional , personalized service to mindanao communities . with nrb , rbp and prb occupying the second , fourth and eighth slots , respectively , in terms of net income last year , this move is intended to maximize existing strengths and provide opportunities for strategic expansion across mindanao . the most immediate benefactors will be the consolidating banks\u0092 client base through increased bank stability , wider availability of branches and improved customer service and support systems . new clients can expect commercial bank quality service with a countryside bank\u0092s personal touch . this consolidation is in line with the bangko sentral ng pilipinas\u0092 drive to streamline and strengthen the banking sector by encouraging mergers and consolidations among financial institutions . the formation of one network bank is already underway with approval of the consolidation from the philippine deposit insurance co . ( pdic ) dated last july 18 , 2003 . according to the consolidation plan , one network rural bank will be fully consolidated before the end of 2003 and mindanao rural folk and can enjoy the benefits of a larger and stronger banking institution with the same homegrown , friendly service .\nthe years prior to consolidation in 2004 , the three banks existed as separate entities but operated as a group in terms of sharing common central office systems and policies . after eight ( 8 ) years of a\nlong engagement\n,\nco - existing as 3 banks , 1 system\n, the three banks decided to\ntie the knot\nand operate as one bank , now called one network bank .\nthe bank has acquired 99 . 59 % of the outstanding capital stock of davao city - based one network bank incorporated ( onb ) through the completion of a share swap transaction on wednesday , july 21 , bdo corporate information officer elmer serrano said in a disclosure to the stock exchange . ( read : bdo eyes mindanao expansion through onb buyout )\nthe next bitcoin is here and its called smartcash , instant payment pos payment network , smartnodes . . .\nthe names of both a credit card\u2019s issuer and its network are listed on the front of the card . the only exceptions are store credit cards , which don\u2019t belong to a card network and can only be used at the retailers they\u2019re affiliated with .\ngertjan vlieghe \u2013 external voting member of the mpc \u2013 was previously viewed as one of the bank\u2019s most dovish policymakers , but went on to say that he may back a hike \u201cas early as the coming months\u201d .\nmanila , philippines \u2013 bdo unibank incorporated has completed the takeover of the largest rural bank in the philippines .\nbank of america is one of the biggest financial institutions in the world , not to mention one of the largest companies overall . headquartered in charlotte , nc , the banking behemoth now has roughly 209 , 000 full - time employees and does $ 80 + billion in annual revenue . in addition to its credit card operation , bank of america offers deposit accounts , investment vehicles , and financial management services to consumers . the company also has corporate and investment banking divisions .\nit ' s a comparison no one wants to hear \u2014 that this stock market bears striking similarities to that of 1929 .\nida , the world bank\u2019s fund for the poorest , contributes nearly 50 % of its funds to 39 african countries .\nchase credit cards are issued by jpmorgan chase & co . \u2013 the largest bank in the u . s . by total deposits . chase bank was an independent entity \u2013 chase manhattan bank \u2013 until its 2000 merger with commercial and investment banking giant jpmorgan . jp morgan chase now employs more than 260 , 000 people and does business in 100 + countries .\ncitibank is the consumer banking division of the financial services company citigroup . it was founded in 1812 as the city bank of new york . and as of 2017 , it was the fourth largest u . s . bank by total deposits .\nthe bank of england is on track to raise interest rates twice over the next year , according to research by hsbc .\ncapital one has made a name for itself in the credit card market with offers for people of all credit levels , simple rewards programs and reasonable fees . the company\u2019s venture rewards card has long been regarded as one of the best travel rewards cards on the market . its quicksilver card is one of the best everyday cash rewards cards . and the spark cash cards are among the top offers available to small business owners . capital one also was the first credit card issuer to remove foreign transaction fees from all of its cards .\ncomdata helps our clients build world - class payment programs by leveraging our unique capabilities as a credit card issuer , technology developer , transaction processor and payment network owner .\nwatch , listen and click through the latest videos , podcasts and slideshows highlighting the world bank\u2019s work in sub - saharan africa .\nregulatory round - up : u . k . chief blockchain officer , dlt cohort in fca sandbox , central bank calls crypto \u201dfallacy\u201d\nu . s . bank is the country\u2019s 5th biggest bank in terms of total assets , the 4th biggest if you go by number of branches , and the 6th largest credit card issuer based on purchase volume . when it comes to credit cards , u . s . bank is known for rewards . the company offers a number of co - branded credit cards with corporate partners like kroger , club carlson , ace , and harley - davidson . u . s . bank rewards cards are also offered under the company\u2019s flexperks brand name .\nthe world bank is helping to fight poverty and improve living standards in ethiopia . goals include promoting rapid economic growth and improving service delivery .\ngina sanchez of chantico global says a north korean attack , should one occur , isn ' t likely to cause significant long - term market impact .\ntcp / ip turned that model on its head . the new protocol transmitted information by digitizing it and breaking it up into very small packets , each including address information . once released into the network , the packets could take any route to the recipient . smart sending and receiving nodes at the network\u2019s edges could disassemble and reassemble the packets and interpret the encoded data . there was no need for dedicated private lines or massive infrastructure . tcp / ip created an open , shared public network without any central authority or party responsible for its maintenance and improvement .\nonb centerlocated along km . 9 , sasa , davao city was constructed by dmci , recognized as the prime\nbuilder of landmarks\nin the country and a pioneer of advanced engineering technology application in philippine construction . the building is rendered in a modern design and places a premium on efficient energy use . as a primary undertaking towards streamlining the bank ' s branch support system and increasing back office efficiency , the onb center is a dedicated space for backstopping all of one network bank ' s branch and offsite operations . it substantially enhances the workspace of the head office units of the bank with its spacious , comfortable and multi - functional features complete with state - of - the - art training facilities and a roofdeck with a chapel , a fitness gym and a basketball / badminton court .\nidbi bank ltd . , incorporated in the year 1994 , is a banking company ( having a market cap of rs 20404 . 20 crore ) .\nbdo president and ceo nestor tan earlier said the acquisition offers access to mindanao and visayas that are not yet fully penetrated by the sm group\u2019s universal bank .\ntalking about finances can be overwhelming , so our advisors are here to help simplify the conversation . here & apos ; s what else you can expect when you work with one :\nthis translated to an exchange of . 2618 bdo share per one onb share . shares of bdo tuesday gained 1 . 45 % to p105 ( $ 2 . 32 ) per share .\nurltoken is one of the most vibrant , opinionated , discerning communities of readers on cyberspace . with your meaningful insights , help shape the stories that can shape the country . sign up now !\nwelcome to rappler , a social news network where stories inspire community engagement and digitally fuelled actions for social change . rappler comes from the root words\nrap\n( to discuss ) +\nripple\n( to make waves ) .\nbut despite investor excitement over the prospect of a pending interest rates hike , hsbc said the move could ultimately be \u201cpremature\u201d , forcing the bank to backtrack and cut rates once again .\nthe launch of the expressway development support project ( edsp ) marked a historic moment in the wbg\u2019s partnership with ethiopia , as it is the first project co - financed with china exim bank and south korea exim bank . the project brings together traditional and non - traditional development partners to work on a single project , with standardized design , safeguards , and joint - supervision .\nbank of america was founded in san francisco in 1904 . but it actually started out as bank of italy , in an attempt to serve the needs of america\u2019s growing immigrant population . it was renamed in 1930 , and the company\u2019s continued expansion eventually led to the first ever general - use credit card , known as the bankamericard . that product later became the basis for visa .\nthe ultimate success of bitcoin , hyperbitcoinization , contains the possibility of a purposeful and bright future . inevitable mass adoption will lead to a globally dominant currency . pushing all other competitors out means , ultimately , mooning prices . at least one theorist believes the above will happen , and further postulates one hundred million dollars per bitcoin could be in the works as early as 2030 . also read : 27 % . . .\n\u00a9copyright 2001 - 2018 . this site is part of newsquest ' s audited local newspaper network . a gannett company . newsquest ( midlands south ) ltd , loudwater mill , station road , high wycombe , buckinghamshire . hp10 9ty | 3104052 | registered in england & wales\nindian police are reportedly facing a challenge of how to liquidate cryptocurrencies they seized since the country ' s central bank , the reserve bank of india ( rbi ) , has banned banks from providing services to crypto exchanges . the rbi ban is now in effect and a growing number of crypto exchanges have already announced they will no longer allow withdrawals from cryptocurrencies into rupees . also read : yahoo ! japan confirms . . .\ncapital one is the 5th largest u . s . credit card company in terms of outstanding balances and purchase volume . the company was established in 1995 and is based in mclean , va . it has roughly 1 , 000 branch locations in the district of columbia , louisiana , maryland , new york , new jersey , texas and virginia . in addition to credit cards , capital one is known for everyday banking products , personal loans and auto loans .\nyou & apos ; ll get a personalized plan that balances your current , and future , priorities . it puts all the pieces of your financial life in one place , helping you make the best decisions now and down the road .\nthe world bank group works in every major area of development . we provide a wide array of financial products and technical assistance , and we help countries share and apply innovative knowledge and solutions to the challenges they face .\nwells fargo was founded in 1852 to meet the banking needs of pioneers during the california gold rush . that\u2019s not the only fun fact about the bank , either . wells fargo actually holds the first ever banking charter issued by the united states government , assuming it through the company\u2019s 2008 acquisition of wachovia . as of 2017 , wells fargo was the 2nd largest bank in the u . s . in terms of total assets and total deposits .\nethiopia\u2019s development has been held back by a large infrastructure gap\u2014it has one of the lowest road densities in africa . ida has invested over $ 2 billion since 1991 to address that , partly through the road sector development program ( rsdp ) . ida helped build capacity and establish a dedicated road fund for financing maintenance . working in partnership with other donors , including the european commission , germany , japan , nordic countries and the united kingdom , ida helped increase both the size and quality of ethiopia\u2019s road network from under 20 , 000 km in 1991 to over 100 , 000 km in 2015 . under the cpf , the world bank continues supporting improvements in transport infrastructure and road connectivity to reduce travel times and improve connectivity between markets and secondary cities .\ncomdata is a leading provider of fleet management and b2b payment solutions . as the largest fuel card provider and second largest commercial issuer of mastercard in north america , we offer one of the most comprehensive suites of payment solutions on the market .\nit\u2019s interesting to note that while many of the major issuers known for their rewards target offers almost exclusively to people with above - average credit standing , u . s . bank extends credit to people across the credit spectrum .\nthe central bank\u2019s monetary policy committee ( mpc ) is now expected to vote for a 25 basis point hike at its november meeting , and again in may 2018 , hsbc\u2019s uk economist liz martins said in a research note .\nblockchain\u2014a peer - to - peer network that sits on top of the internet\u2014was introduced in october 2008 as part of a proposal for bitcoin , a virtual currency system that eschewed a central authority for issuing currency , transferring ownership , and confirming transactions . bitcoin is the first application of blockchain technology .\nin his first interview since penning an op - ed on sept . 15 in the new york times , the yale university economics professor reiterated to cnbc that there ' s one vital characteristic protecting investors from losing their nest eggs : market psychology .\nbank of america has since made numerous acquisitions . this includes its crucial all - stock purchase of merrill lynch at the federal reserve\u2019s urging during the great recession . like many other large financial institutions , bofa has also come under fire for various alleged wrongdoing during the downturn and beyond . but the credit card market is a much safer place these days . and bank of america has actually been a leader in bringing consumer credit card protections to business credit cards .\n* tip : most u . s . bank credit cards have their own customer service number . so if you\u2019re looking for information about a particular card , type its name into the search box at the top of the page .\ndiscover is the country\u2019s 7th largest credit card issuer and 4th largest card network , based on purchase volume through 2016 . the company began as a division of the financial services company dean witter and was designed to issue the company\u2019s sears credit card . discover financial services became an independent company in 2007 .\nbdo has total assets at p1 . 81 trillion ( $ 39 . 99 billion ) as of 2014 . it has 875 operating domestic branches , one branch in hong kong , and 2 , 591 atms and 61 cash accept machines nationwide . \u2013 urltoken\nestablished in 1850 in new york city , american express now operates in more than 130 countries . as of 2016 , amex was the 3rd largest credit card network in the u . s . , based on number of cards in circulation . and it was the largest credit card issuer by purchase volume .\nwith 189 member countries , staff from more 170 countries , and offices in over 130 locations , the world bank group is a unique global partnership : five institutions working for sustainable solutions that reduce poverty and build shared prosperity in developing countries .\nsomeone who understands what & apos ; s important to you now , and years from now . who thinks of all the what - ifs so you don & apos ; t have to , guiding you as your goals change and helping you meet each one .\nfortune ranked us number one for quality of products and services 1 . that means access to proven products with a history of outperforming the competition . when you & apos ; re planning for your future , that & apos ; s a smart way to start .\ni don ' t want to encourage people too much to put a lot into the most expensive market in the world ,\nsaid shiller .\nthe u . s . has the highest cape ratio of 26 countries . we are number one .\nin our analysis , history suggests that two dimensions affect how a foundational technology and its business use cases evolve . the first is novelty\u2014the degree to which an application is new to the world . the more novel it is , the more effort will be required to ensure that users understand what problems it solves . the second dimension is complexity , represented by the level of ecosystem coordination involved\u2014the number and diversity of parties that need to work together to produce value with the technology . for example , a social network with just one member is of little use ; a social network is worthwhile only when many of your own connections have signed on to it . other users of the application must be brought on board to generate value for all participants . the same will be true for many blockchain applications . and , as the scale and impact of those applications increase , their adoption will require significant institutional change .\nmuch of the initial private blockchain - based development is taking place in the financial services sector , often within small networks of firms , so the coordination requirements are relatively modest . nasdaq is working with chain . com , one of many blockchain infrastructure providers , to offer technology for processing and validating financial transactions . bank of america , jpmorgan , the new york stock exchange , fidelity investments , and standard chartered are testing blockchain technology as a replacement for paper - based and manual transaction processing in such areas as trade finance , foreign exchange , cross - border settlement , and securities settlement . the bank of canada is testing a digital currency called cad - coin for interbank transfers . we anticipate a proliferation of private blockchains that serve specific purposes for various industries .\nwhile the major credit card networks all perform a similar function , there are some important differences between them . as you can see from the graphic below , there is a clear hierarchy based on the number of retailers and cardholders each has in its portfolio . ( check out wallethub\u2019s statistics center for more card network market share information . )\ngerman bank offers special accounts to cryptocurrency firms . the berlin - based banking - as - a - platform ( baap ) institution solarisbank has recently announced the launch of their new banking service plan that\u2019s focused on clients from the blockchain and digital currency industry\u2026 read more .\nit\u2019s important to understand which credit card company issued your card as well as which network it\u2019s on . the former will tell you whom to call if you have a question about your account . and the latter will tell you where you can use your card , plus what fraud liability , rental car insurance and extended warranty policies apply to you .\nthe wbg , with the united nations development programme and one bilateral donor , is one of the rotating co - chairs of the development assistance group ( dag ) , the main forum for donor coordination in ethiopia . through dag there are efforts to make progress on the implementation of commitments in the paris and accra declarations , including joint economic and sector work ( much of the wbg\u2019s major analytical work has already been prepared with its partners ) and joint missions . much of the collective effort is focused on furthering harmonization through a few major multi - donor programs and policy areas of importance .\nonce a transaction is entered in the database and the accounts are updated , the records cannot be altered , because they\u2019re linked to every transaction record that came before them ( hence the term \u201cchain\u201d ) . various computational algorithms and approaches are deployed to ensure that the recording on the database is permanent , chronologically ordered , and available to all others on the network .\nthe bank has reported a gross non performing assets ( gross npas ) of rs 55588 . 26 crore ( 27 . 95 % of total assets ) and net non performing assets ( net npas ) of rs 28665 . 14 crore ( 16 . 69 % of total assets ) .\nthe tricky part is that two of the world\u2019s largest card networks \u2013 american express and discover \u2013 also issue credit cards . as a result , credit cards on the amex and discover networks are mostly issued by those two companies . a card on the visa or mastercard network could be issued by any other credit card company . visa and mastercard do not issue credit cards .\nthe second quadrant comprises innovations that are relatively high in novelty but need only a limited number of users to create immediate value , so it\u2019s still relatively easy to promote their adoption . if blockchain follows the path network technologies took in business , we can expect blockchain innovations to build on single - use applications to create local private networks on which multiple organizations are connected through a distributed ledger .\ncredit card companies are the banks and credit unions that issue credit cards to consumers and small business owners . they also service cardholders\u2019 accounts by billing for purchases , accepting payments , distributing rewards and more . examples of major credit card companies include bank of america , barclays , citibank , chase , capital one and wells fargo . credit card networks play a different role . they dictate where credit cards can be used , facilitate payment processing at the point of sale and administer secondary credit card benefits , such as rental car insurance , travel insurance and extended warranties . the four major card networks are visa , mastercard , american express and discover .\npnc financial services inc . \u2013 more commonly known by its ticker symbol , pnc \u2013 is the 6th largest u . s . bank in terms of total assets and deposits as well as the 12th largest credit card issuer based on purchase volume . as a regional player with a footprint in 19 states as well as the district of columbia , the pnc brand is strongest east of the mississippi river where the vast majority of its retail bank branches are located . pnc has particularly strong ties to pittsburgh , the home of its corporate headquarters . in fact , pnc park is home to the city\u2019s professional baseball team \u2013 the pirates .\nidbi bank ltd . key products / revenue segments include interest & discount on advances & bills which contributed rs 19310 . 33 crore to sales value ( 69 . 48 % of total sales ) , income from investment which contributed rs 6574 . 71 crore to sales value ( 23 . 65 % of total sales ) , interest which contributed rs 1449 . 48 crore to sales value ( 5 . 21 % of total sales ) and interest on balances with rbi and other inter - bank funds which contributed rs 456 . 85 crore to sales value ( 1 . 64 % of total sales ) for the year ending 31 - mar - 2017 .\nit\u2019s also important to reiterate that american express and discover aren\u2019t just card networks . they\u2019re credit card issuers , too . so if you have a problem with your discover bill , for example , you can contact discover directly . but if you have a problem with your visa bill , you\u2019ll have to contact the card\u2019s issuer \u2013 capital one , for instance .\ntotal assets of onb stood at p28 . 1 billion ( $ 620 . 95 million ) while net loans amounted to p19 . 7 billion ( $ 435 . 22 million ) as of end - september 2014 . onb is the biggest rural bank in the country and has 105 branches and micro - banking offices in mindanao and panay .\nbefore jumping into blockchain strategy and investment , let\u2019s reflect on what we know about technology adoption and , in particular , the transformation process typical of other foundational technologies . one of the most relevant examples is distributed computer networking technology , seen in the adoption of tcp / ip ( transmission control protocol / internet protocol ) , which laid the groundwork for the development of the internet .\nvisa , mastercard , american express and discover are the four major credit card networks . to put it simply , card networks are important because you can only use your credit card at merchants that belong to its network . more specifically , they handle the worldwide processing of credit card transactions , acting as a gateway between consumers , merchants and credit card companies . they also set the terms for those transactions ( e . g . interchange fee & fraud liability ) .\nsouth korea has been busy revising its cryptocurrency regulations . the regulators plan to ease the rules on crypto assets in line with g20 policies . while a new crypto classification system has been created , another government agency is conducting an on - site inspection of crypto exchanges following multiple hacks . in addition , the bank of korea has released a report with its view on using crypto as . . .\nbitcoin trading in renminbi ( rmb ) has dropped to less than 1 percent of the global total , the central bank of china announced . the people\u2019s republic banned yuan - crypto trade last year , prompting the exodus of hundreds of chinese crypto businesses , including some of the world\u2019s leading trading platforms . also read : crypto exchange binance expects up to $ 1 billion profit in 2018 \u2018zero - risk\u2019 exit for 88 exchanges , . . .\nfor the quarter ended 31 - 03 - 2018 , the company has reported a standalone interest income of rs 3319 . 87 crore , down - 17 . 94 % from last quarter interest income of rs 4045 . 57 crore and down - 30 . 19 % from last year same quarter interest income of rs 4755 . 68 crore . the bank has reported net profit after tax of rs - 5662 . 76 crore in latest quarter .\nfive universities across three spanish - speaking countries are now offering crypto courses . among major topics of studies are bitcoin , ethereum , cryptocurrencies , blockchains , initial coin offerings ( icos ) , smart contracts , daos , and crypto - economics . also read : yahoo ! japan confirms entrance into the crypto space universidad de alcal\u00e1 , spain universidad de alcal\u00e1 is a public university located in alcal\u00e1 de henares , madrid . it is a unesco world heritage site and one of the . . .\ntcp / ip burst into broad public use with the advent of the world wide web in the mid - 1990s . new technology companies quickly emerged to provide the \u201cplumbing\u201d\u2014the hardware , software , and services needed to connect to the now - public network and exchange information . netscape commercialized browsers , web servers , and other tools and components that aided the development and adoption of internet services and applications . sun drove the development of java , the application - programming language . as information on the web grew exponentially , infoseek , excite , altavista , and yahoo were born to guide users around it .\nthe cpf is designed to assist ethiopia in forging a more inclusive and sustainable growth path . particularly , it supports a more spatially inclusive approach to development , one that leverages national programs to provide quality services to all areas . the cpf is helping to promote structural and economic transformation through increased productivity in rural and urban areas by focusing on basic education , access to markets , and job opportunities for youth . it is also helping to build resilience and inclusiveness ( including gender equality ) by improving safety nets , investing in productive landscapes , and focusing on the early years agenda .\ntraditional telecommunications and computing sectors looked on tcp / ip with skepticism . few imagined that robust data , messaging , voice , and video connections could be established on the new architecture or that the associated system could be secure and scale up . but during the late 1980s and 1990s , a growing number of firms , such as sun , next , hewlett - packard , and silicon graphics , used tcp / ip , in part to create localized private networks within organizations . to do so , they developed building blocks and tools that broadened its use beyond e - mail , gradually replacing more - traditional local network technologies and standards . as organizations adopted these building blocks and tools , they saw dramatic gains in productivity .\nwith blockchain , we can imagine a world in which contracts are embedded in digital code and stored in transparent , shared databases , where they are protected from deletion , tampering , and revision . in this world every agreement , every process , every task , and every payment would have a digital record and signature that could be identified , validated , stored , and shared . intermediaries like lawyers , brokers , and bankers might no longer be necessary . individuals , organizations , machines , and algorithms would freely transact and interact with one another with little friction . this is the immense potential of blockchain .\nindeed , virtually everyone has heard the claim that blockchain will revolutionize business and redefine companies and economies . although we share the enthusiasm for its potential , we worry about the hype . it\u2019s not just security issues ( such as the 2014 collapse of one bitcoin exchange and the more recent hacks of others ) that concern us . our experience studying technological innovation tells us that if there\u2019s to be a blockchain revolution , many barriers\u2014technological , governance , organizational , and even societal\u2014will have to fall . it would be a mistake to rush headlong into blockchain innovation without understanding how it is likely to take hold .\nethiopia\u2019s location gives it strategic dominance as a jumping off point in the horn of africa , close to the middle east and its markets . landlocked , it borders eritrea , somalia , kenya , south sudan , and sudan\u2014its tiny neighbor , djibouti , is also its main port . ethiopia\u2019s huge population of about 102 million ( 2016 ) makes it the second most populous nation in africa , after nigeria . although it is the fastest growing economy in the region , it is also one of the poorest , with a per capita income of $ 783 . ethiopia\u2019s government aims to reach lower - middle - income status by 2025 .\nwe\u2019ve developed a framework that maps innovations against these two contextual dimensions , dividing them into quadrants . ( see the exhibit \u201chow foundational technologies take hold . \u201d ) each quadrant represents a stage of technology development . identifying which one a blockchain innovation falls into will help executives understand the types of challenges it presents , the level of collaboration and consensus it needs , and the legislative and regulatory efforts it will require . the map will also suggest what kind of processes and infrastructure must be established to facilitate the innovation\u2019s adoption . managers can use it to assess the state of blockchain development in any industry , as well as to evaluate strategic investments in their own blockchain capabilities .\nin a blockchain system , the ledger is replicated in a large number of identical databases , each hosted and maintained by an interested party . when changes are entered in one copy , all the other copies are simultaneously updated . so as transactions occur , records of the value and assets exchanged are permanently entered in all ledgers . there is no need for third - party intermediaries to verify or transfer ownership . if a stock transaction took place on a blockchain - based system , it would be settled within seconds , securely and verifiably . ( the infamous hacks that have hit bitcoin exchanges exposed weaknesses not in the blockchain itself but in separate systems linked to parties using the blockchain . )\ndeveloping substitute applications requires careful planning , since existing solutions may be difficult to dislodge . one way to go may be to focus on replacements that won\u2019t require end users to change their behavior much but present alternatives to expensive or unattractive solutions . to get traction , substitutes must deliver functionality as good as a traditional solution\u2019s and must be easy for the ecosystem to absorb and adopt . first data\u2019s foray into blockchain - based gift cards is a good example of a well - considered substitute . retailers that offer them to consumers can dramatically lower costs per transaction and enhance security by using blockchain to track the flows of currency within accounts\u2014without relying on external payment processors . these new gift cards even allow transfers of balances and transaction capability between merchants via the common ledger .\na number of operations have supported access to safe water sources and sanitation services , and the better management of water resources , including giving 4 . 2 million rural people an improved water supply ( from 2013 ) . a $ 250 million urban water supply and sanitation project is to increase the sustainable water supply and sanitation services in addis ababa and selected cities , providing 1 million people in urban areas with improved water sources , 2 . 7 million with improved water supply services , and 200 , 000 with sanitation services . a follow - on $ 445 million ida credit was approved in march 2017 . under its cpf , the world bank continues to support goe\u2019s goal of providing 100 % national potable water supply coverage by 2020 .\none of the most ambitious substitute blockchain applications is stellar , a nonprofit that aims to bring affordable financial services , including banking , micropayments , and remittances , to people who\u2019ve never had access to them . stellar offers its own virtual currency , lumens , and also allows users to retain on its system a range of assets , including other currencies , telephone minutes , and data credits . stellar initially focused on africa , particularly nigeria , the largest economy there . it has seen significant adoption among its target population and proved its cost - effectiveness . but its future is by no means certain , because the ecosystem coordination challenges are high . although grassroots adoption has demonstrated the viability of stellar , to become a banking standard , it will need to influence government policy and persuade central banks and large organizations to use it . that could take years of concerted effort .\nfor most , the easiest place to start is single - use applications , which minimize risk because they aren\u2019t new and involve little coordination with third parties . one strategy is to add bitcoin as a payment mechanism . the infrastructure and market for bitcoin are already well developed , and adopting the virtual currency will force a variety of functions , including it , finance , accounting , sales , and marketing , to build blockchain capabilities . another low - risk approach is to use blockchain internally as a database for applications like managing physical and digital assets , recording internal transactions , and verifying identities . this may be an especially useful solution for companies struggling to reconcile multiple internal databases . testing out single - use applications will help organizations develop the skills they need for more - advanced applications . and thanks to the emergence of cloud - based blockchain services from both start - ups and large platforms like amazon and microsoft , experimentation is getting easier all the time .\nnorthwestern mutual is the marketing name for the northwestern mutual life insurance company and its subsidiaries . life and disability insurance , annuities , and life insurance with long - term care benefits are issued by the northwestern mutual life insurance company , milwaukee , wi ( nm ) . long - term care insurance is issued by northwestern long term care insurance company , milwaukee , wi , ( nltc ) a subsidiary of nm . securities are offered through northwestern mutual investment services , llc , ( nmis ) a subsidiary of nm , broker - dealer , registered investment adviser , member finra and sipc . fiduciary and fee - based financial planning services are offered through northwestern mutual wealth management company\u00ae ( nmwmc ) , milwaukee , wi , a subsidiary of nm and a federal savings bank . products and services referenced are offered and sold only by appropriately appointed and licensed entities and financial advisors . not all products and services are available in all states . not all northwestern mutual representatives are advisors . only those representatives with the titles\nfinancial advisor\nor\nwealth management advisor\nare credentialed as nmwmc representatives to provide advisory services .\nfor inquiries related to this message please contact support . for sales inquiries , please visit urltoken\nif you believe this to be in error , please confirm below that you are not a robot by clicking\ni ' m not a robot\nbelow .\nplease make sure your browser supports javascript and cookies and that you are not blocking them from loading . for more information you can review the terms of service and cookie policy .\n\u00a9 2015 davao city chamber of commerce and industry inc . all rights reserved .\nbelow , you will find scouting reports for the largest and most popular credit card issuers and card networks . this includes contact information , plus a breakdown of their performance in various wallethub studies and reports . you can also learn more about the different roles that credit card issuers and networks play . we\u2019ll even give you a sneak peek at the best major credit cards on the market right now .\ncredit cards are usually issued by banks and credit unions . they give these financial institutions a fairly steady source of revenue from account fees , interest charges and payment processing fees charged to merchants . the transactional nature of credit cards also gives issuers a chance to establish relationships with consumers . and that allows them to upsell cardholders to other products and services .\nthe heart of a credit card company is its underwriting team . underwriters evaluate applicants\u2019 credit history , income and debt load to determine whether their risk and profit potential merit account approval . the terms a credit card company offers to customers and its ability to turn a profit depend on how sophisticated its underwriting is and how well it can avoid uncollectible debt . basically , if a credit card company approves people who pay their bills , it can better afford to reward them .\nthe following chart will show you which companies are the biggest players in the credit card game . you can also check out wallethub\u2019s statistics center for a more detailed look at the credit card landscape .\nnote : nilson report and federal reserve data on outstanding credit card balances , as of dec . 31 , 2016 .\nif you aren\u2019t sure which company issued your credit card , check the plastic . the issuer\u2019s name typically appears in big fancy lettering in the top right or left corner of the card\u2019s front . you ' ll also find it at the bottom of the card ' s back ( see below ) .\nthis won\u2019t necessarily be the case with store credit cards or co - branded cards , however . the name of the retailer or organization they\u2019re associated with tends to be displayed most prominently . the issuer\u2019s name will be on the card somewhere . but it may be more difficult to locate than with a normal credit card .\nif you\u2019re not sure which credit card company is right for you , or you\u2019re looking for your credit card company\u2019s phone number , check out wallethub\u2019s scouting reports of the major issuers below .\namerican express also is known as the world\u2019s largest issuer of charge cards and for targeting its products to high - income individuals with strong credit scores . as a result , amex is a great source of lucrative rewards credit cards but is not heavily involved in the credit improvement space . it is interesting to note , however , that amex has in recent years partnered with walmart to offer the bluebird prepaid card . this is the company\u2019s first foray into the growing prepaid card market and appears to be an attempt to expand its consumer reach .\nbarclays launched the first uk credit card program in 1966 . and it moved into the u . s . market in 2004 , with the purchase of juniper financial corporation . the company\u2019s u . s . credit card division operated under the brand name \u201cbarclaycard us\u201d until 2008 , when it took its parent\u2019s name .\nbarclays is best known for its travel rewards credit cards as well as its suite of co - branded credit cards , issued in partnership with popular brands such as u . s . airways , l . l . bean , and the national football league . barclays credit cards typically require good or excellent credit for approval .\nchase is known for offering a wide range of credit cards , from its popular freedom rewards cards to the free balance transfer card , slate . chase\u2019s sapphire preferred and sapphire reserve cards also provide two of the most lucrative initial rewards bonuses on the market . and it offers co - branded cards in partnership with the likes of british airways , united airlines and southwest airlines . as you might expect based on the types of offers in its portfolio , chase\u2019s credit cards are mainly for people with above - average credit .\n* tip : most citicards have their own customer service number . so if you\u2019re looking for information about a particular card , type its name into the search box at the top of the page .\ncitibank targets the majority of its credit card offers to people with above - average credit standing . the company is known for offering cards with extended 0 % introductory periods as well as a broad selection of rewards . citi has two well - known rewards programs \u2013 thankyou and double cash \u2013 in addition to co - branded partnerships with american airlines and expedia .\ndiscover is known for offering cash rewards and was , in fact , the pioneer of the first cash back program . but the company now has a wide range of credit card offers , even though many of them have very similar names . several different cards use the \u201cdiscover it\u201d brand , offering 0 % intro aprs , various types of rewards , and special perks such as a first - year rewards match . discover also issues co - branded cards in partnership with a number of retailers and major universities . none of discover\u2019s credit cards charge foreign transaction fees .\nnevertheless , pnc is a full - service credit card issuer with offers ranging from secured credit cards for people with bad credit to rewards cards for small business owners . the majority of pnc\u2019s credit cards , however , target people with stellar credit who are interested in earning rewards . it\u2019s also interesting to note that roughly 40 % of the company\u2019s credit card offers are branded for small business use .\nusaa \u2013 the united states automobile association \u2013 is a full - service financial institution that offers credit cards , banking products , insurance , and investment services to members of the military and their families . usaa is the 11th largest credit card issuer in the u . s . by purchase volume and outstanding balances , as of 2016 .\nwells fargo\u2019s reach into the credit card market isn\u2019t quite as extensive as its presence in the everyday banking space , however . it is the 8th largest credit card issuer in the u . s . nevertheless , wells fargo targets offers to people across the credit spectrum \u2013 from credit building credit cards to rewards credit cards to business credit cards .\nnow that you\u2019re familiar with the credit card industries biggest players , it\u2019s time to get to know some of their most popular products . below , you can find a comparison of some of these major credit cards that are definitely worth looking into .\nnote : 2016 data on u . s . credit card purchase volume , from the networks\u2019 sec filings .\nvisa , mastercard , discover and american express also differ in terms of where they can be used \u2013 both in the u . s . and abroad . the benefits they provide have earned varying grades in wallethub\u2019s research , too .\nsource : feb . 2017 nilson report , card networks\u2019 websites and wallethub research .\nnow that you\u2019re familiar with the credit card industry\u2019s biggest players , it\u2019s time to get to know some of their most popular products . below , you can find a comparison of some major credit cards that are definitely worth considering .\ndisclaimer : editorial and user - 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{"id": 54728, "summary": [{"text": "didww ireland limited is a global virtual phone number and toll free numbers provider with over a thousand operators relying on its services . ", "topic": 3}], "title": "didww ireland limited", "paragraphs": ["satisfy due diligence requirments on didww ireland limited in one single ' time - saving ' search . run full background checks for fitness and probity on the directors of didww ireland limited and anti - money laundering checks ( aml checks ) on didww ireland limited\ndidww ireland limited . free business summary taken from official companies house information . free alerts . registered as ie473521\nlina zaboras is a company director of didww ireland limited since 2009 and a listed director of 1 other companies .\nthe latest documents filed with the companies registration office for didww ireland limited ( which can include the account details ) are listed below .\nlog - in now to run due diligence checks and compliance checks on didww ireland limited or click join - up to get started .\nto view the latest credit rating or credit limit on didww ireland limited simply click ' log - in ' or ' join - up ' below .\ndidww ireland limited was set up on monday the 27th of july 2009 . their current address is dublin 8 , and the company status is normal . the company ' s current directors lina zaboras and alexander pritsert have been the director of 0 other irish companies between them . didww ireland limited has 3 shareholders . this irish company shares its eircode with at least 44 other companies .\ndidww ireland limited was registered on 27 jul 2009 with its registered office in dublin 8 . the business has a status listed as\nactive\n. it currently has 2 directors . the company ' s first directors were edwin terek , lina zaboras . the business currently employs 1 - 4 people .\n2017 was a record year for company start - ups in ireland while insolvencies went through a levelling off period .\nour highly motivated , professional and reliable international team is located in ireland , the usa , canada , israel , ukraine and lithuania .\ndidww is always seeking software and platform vendors from around the world who offer best - of - breed technology that complements didww\u2019s products . the combined expertise in voip products and systems of portaone and didww , as well as our two companies\u2019 in - depth industry experience , allows us to deliver proven , interoperable and complete solutions to our customers . \u201d\nin an age when simplicity in call dialing is more important than ever , didww offers an indispensable suite of services to providers and end users . we\u2019re pleased that didww\u2019s infrastructure is proven to operate seamlessly with portaswitch , as it will deliver valuable new options to portaswitch customers . \u201d\nwe are in acceleration mode and ireland has taken its place as europe ' s fastest growing economy . many aspects of that recovery are demonstrated in our 2017 annual review .\nat didww , we continually strive to exceed customer expectations , anticipating their needs and providing advanced voice solutions coupled with a unique service experience and superior value .\nemployees define didww\u2019s future . we respect the diversity of our workforce and treat others as we would want to be treated . we take and accept responsibility and strive to be role models for others .\nimplementation of our services is simple , allowing a rapid time to market for our customers\u2019 voice products . easy - to - use management tools are provided , and the didww api enables full automation of virtual number business processes .\ndidww offers direct peering and interconnection via voip sip trunks or tdm . this enables you to maintain complete control of call termination options and the delivery of inbound calls , resulting in optimum quality , security , management , and performance of your end - to - end voice services .\nwe maintain and extensive stock of phone numbers all over the world , which are available for immediate activation using our web portal or via our api . didww has a strategic and stated policy of overstocking dids , which is of significant benefit to our customers who often have uncertain inventory requirements .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nwith the aim to offer comprehensive services on rrt website , we request your permission to allow sending and saving certain information , i . e . cookies , into your computer . cookies will be used to identify you as a former rrt website visitor and to record statistics on website visitation data . you may at any time see what information ( cookies ) we are sending . you may withdraw your consent at any time by changing internet browsing settings and removing the entered cookies . also you have the right not to give consent for the cookies to be sent and saved in your computer ( device ) ; 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the victim was searching online to buy a puppy . someone was offering the exact puppy the victim was looking for .\nfor delivering the pet , the seller was using the services of a courier company , called skylink global logistics ( usa ) co . , ltd .\nthe company had changed official name to skylink global logistics ( usa ) co . , ltd . that well known as\ntnb\non june 12 , 2008\nskylink global logistics correspondences headoffice usa 4851 holabird ave , baltimore , md 21224 , united states tel : + 1 443 - 552 - 5085 fax : + 1 443 - 552 - 5080 > c / o mr zep anepez email : skylink - gloexpress @ urltoken ( europe global office ) address : 6 , baba rada str . , varna 9001 , bulgaria tel : + 359 - 87918 - 4695 fax : + 359 - 6908 - 7960 > c / o gatana raturina designatory : europe global cordinator email address : gatana _ egc @ urltoken ( east africa global office ) address : shamo street mbezi beach dar es salaam tanzania tel : + 255769730890 fax : + 255769730909 c / o mr . siku matip designatory : east african branch cordinator email : siku _ eago @ urltoken\nwhat payment methods should i choose ? a ? pay by western union ; pay by wire transfer ; pay by paypal ( applies to old customers ) q ? when should i pay ? a ? full deposit payment will be required on confirmation of booking .\neurope global office ) address : 6 , baba rada str . , varna 9001 , bulgaria tel : + 359 - 87918 - 4695 fax : + 359 - 6908 - 7960 > c / o gatana raturina designatory : europe global cordinator email address : gatana _ egc @ urltoken\nafter having their fake site closed , the scammers were not waiting long for making another one .\nbased in bangkok , tnb was established in january 1989 in nava nakorn industrial estate , pathumthani under the name of nava nakorn distribution centre co . , ltd . that formerly known as\nnndc\n. the company had changed official name to tnb international logistics ( usa ) co . , ltd . that well known as\ntnb\non june 12 , 2008 .\nthe victim searched online for a bulldog puppy . he find an ad online and he contacted the person offering that puppy . the person claimed his name is christopher meallot , from silver spring maryland , using the email address\nfor sending the puppy , the seller was using the services of a courier delivery company supposedly located in the us - slgloballogistics . com . before receiving the puppy , the delivery company notified the victim the delivery can not be made before the victim is paying for a refundable insurance .\nbased in bangkok , tnb was established in january 1989 in nava nakorn industrial estate , pathumthani under the name of nava nakorn distribution centre co . , ltd . that formerly known as\nnndc\n. the company had changed official name to skylink global logistics ( usa ) co . , ltd . that well known as\ntnb\non june 12 , 2008 .\nno clicky clicky . sites that try to install a virus on your pc .\nbe liable for any postings made by third parties or for any actions taken in reliance thereon .\nthis site is licenced under a creative commons attribution - 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{"id": 54729, "summary": [{"text": "sukhoi company ( jsc ; russian : \u043f\u0430\u043e \u00ab \u043a\u043e\u043c\u043f\u0430\u043d\u0438\u044f \u201e \u0441\u0443\u0445\u043e\u0439 \u201c\u00bb ) is a major russian aircraft manufacturer , headquartered in begovoy district , northern administrative okrug , moscow , and designs both civilian and military aircraft . it was founded by pavel sukhoi in 1939 as the sukhoi design bureau ( okb-51 , design office prefix su ) . the russian government merged sukhoi with mikoyan , ilyushin , irkut , tupolev , and yakovlev as a new company named united aircraft corporation .", "topic": 8}], "title": "sukhoi", "paragraphs": ["sukhoi civil aircraft presents sukhoi business jet at africa aerospace and defence 2016 / 14 . 09 . 2016 \u2013 sukhoi civil aircraft\nsukhoi superjet 100 fleet inspection completed / 27 . 12 . 2016 \u2013 sukhoi civil aircraft\nsukhoi civil aircraft expands its network of partners for sukhoi superjet 100 after - sales support / 15 . 06 . 2016 \u2013 sukhoi civil aircraft\nsukhoi superjet 100 fleet inspection completed / 27 . 12 . 2016 - sukhoi civil aircraft\nsukhoi civil aircraft presents sukhoi business jet at africa aerospace and defence 2016 / 14 . 09 . 2016\nroyal thai air force launched operation of sukhoi business jets / 01 . 09 . 2016 \u2013 sukhoi civil aircraft\nrussian 5th - generation fighters : mig 1 . 44 , sukhoi s - 37 , & sukhoi su - 57\nsukhoi civil aircraft expands its network of partners for sukhoi superjet 100 after - sales support / 15 . 06 . 2016\nsukhoi and tata are in advanced stage of talks for the latter to build components for the sukhoi superjet ( ssj ) 100 in india .\nthe # sukhoi su - 34 is a # russian twin - seat fighter - bomber . it is intended to replace the # sukhoi su - 24 . urltoken\nsukhoi su - 7 u trainer seen at kunovice , czech republic in 2016 .\nsukhoi su - 7 bm seen preserved at \u010d\u00e1slav , czech republic in 2015 .\nroyal thai air force launched operation of sukhoi business jets / 01 . 09 . 2016\nsukhoi civil aircraft company ( scac ) was founded in 2000 . the main project of the company is sukhoi superjet 100 aircraft . the company is responsible for development , certification , production and marketing of sukhoi superjet 100 . headquartered in moscow , the company has a production branch in komsomolsk - on - amur city . the shareholders of sukhoi civil aircraft company are sukhoi holding ( a uac company ) and the italian leonardo - finmeccanica company since 2009 .\nlovely clicks . . . # sukhoi pic courtesy - pradeep dasgupta sir . @ adgpi urltoken\nthree women , one minister . so much pride . # nirmalasitharaman # sukhoi # indianairforce urltoken\nsukhoi superjet 100 \u2013 a new family of regional jets \u2013 is the company\u2019s major project .\n14 september 2016 , moscow \u2013 jsc sukhoi civil aircraft ( scac ) , manufacturer of sukhoi superjet 100 and sukhoi business jet new - generation aircraft , will take part in africa aerospace and defence , an exhibition to be held in south africa on 14 - 18 september 2016 .\nthe sukhoi company has produced some of the most advanced soviet jet fighters of all time . about half of russia ' s current tactical air power is due to sukhoi ' s contributions .\naeroflot said in a statement that flights on sukhoi jets had been canceled for \u201ctechnical reasons . \u201d\nsukhoi business jet ( sbj ) demonstration is planned to be held at the exhibition . at the same time , scac intends to conduct negotiations with a number of sukhoi superjet 100 potential customers .\n# russia signs contract for 12 # sukhoi # su57 . . . will start getting from 2019 urltoken\nsukhoi ' s second\u0097and far more successful\u0097career began after stalin ' s death in 1953 . later that year , in october , stalin ' s successors put sukhoi to work at a plant in moscow where he formed a new organization known as okb - 51 . the current sukhoi company grew from this organization .\nafter the war , sukhoi and his team were among the first soviet aircraft designers who led the work on jet aircraft , creating several experimental jet fighters . sukhoi started developing two jet fighters , the sukhoi su - 5 and the sukhoi su - 7 before 1945 . the su - 5 is a mixed power jet fighter , using both a propellor and a motorjet to power it , but the experiment was later cancelled even though the fighter had a maiden flight in april 6 , 1945 . the su - 7 is a swept - wing , supersonic , air superiority fighter , and it was successful as it was adopted by the soviet air forces in 1959 , which was over 14 years later . at the start of 1945 , the design bureau started working on jet fighters such as the sukhoi su - 9 , sukhoi su - 11 , sukhoi su - 15 , and the sukhoi su - 17 , the sukhoi su - 10 jet bomber , and the reconnaissance and artillery spotter twinjet , the sukhoi su - 12 . sukhoi and his team also used the tupolev tu - 2 bomber to develop and produce the trainer bomber utb - 2 , worked on passenger and troop - carrying aircraft , the jet fighter sukhoi su - 14 , and a number of other aircraft .\nan iaf sukhoi - 30 fighter jet with two pilots on board went missing in assam on tuesday morning .\ndespite the setback , sukhoi doggedly continued to pursue more advanced designs including the supersonic su - 17 , a prototype for a frontline fighter . eventually , stalin grew intolerant of sukhoi ' s work and closed down okb - 134 in november 1949 ; sukhoi ' s team ended up as a subdivision of the tupolev design organization .\npavel sukhoi ( founder ) yuri slyusar ( president of the uac ) igor y . ozar ( general director )\ncalling sukhoi upgrade a major programme , he said the fleet will be equipped with missiles , avionics and sensors .\nthe sukhoi aimc is composed of the jsc sukhoi design bureau and the jsc sukhoi civil aircraft , located in moscow , the novosibirsk aircraft production association ( napa ) , located in novosibirsk , and the komsomolsk - on - amur aircraft production association ( knaapo ) , located in komsomolsk - on - amur . sukhoi is headquartered in moscow . finmeccanica ( since 2017 , leonardo ) owns 25 % + 1 share of sukhoi ' s civil division . [ 7 ] the russian government merged sukhoi with mikoyan , ilyushin , irkut , tupolev , and yakovlev as a new company named united aircraft corporation in february 2006 . [ 8 ] mikoyan and sukhoi were placed within the same operating unit . [ 9 ] in september 2007 , sukhoi launched its first modern commercial regional airliner - - the superjet 100 ( ssj 100 ) , a 78 to 98 seater , built by sukhoi . it was unveiled at komsomolsk - on - amur . [ 10 ] the maiden flight was made on may 19 , 2008 . [ 11 ] in march 2008 , sukhoi was selected to design and produce the carbon fiber composite wings for irkut ' s mc - 21 ' s airframe . [ 12 ] sukhoi is also working on what is to be russia ' s fifth - generation stealth fighter , the sukhoi su - 57 . the maiden flight took place on the 29 january 2010 . [ 13 ]\nthe ssj100 is a regional 100 - seat airliner designed and produced by the moscow - based sukhoi civil aircraft company .\na sukhoi superjet 100 taking off at a paris air show in june 2011 . a regional carrier in russia , iraero , reported finding metal fatigue in a tail section of a new sukhoi superjet , the latest setback for the plane .\nthe history of the sukhoi company is closely associated with the life of pavel sukhoi , one of the greatest soviet aircraft designers . sukhoi , born in 1910 , had a very uneven career characterized by two distinct phases . if , in the first part of his career , he was dogged by bad luck , he flourished enormously in his later days .\na sukhoi in operation . both india and vietnam use the russian - made jets . | photo credit : rajeev bhatt\njsc \u201csukhoi civil aircraft\u201d was founded in 2000 to develop new models of commercial aircraft . today , the company\u2019s main project is the program for designing and development of sukhoi superjet 100 . the company\u2019s shareholders are company sukhoi and the italian leonardo - finmeccanica company . jsc \u201csca\u201d is focusing on development , production , sales and after - sales support of sukhoi superjet aircraft . the company is head - quartered in moscow ; the aircraft are assembled at komsomolsk - on - amur branch .\non 4 august 2006 , the u . s . state department imposed sanctions on sukhoi for allegedly supplying iran in violation of the united states iran nonproliferation act of 2000 . sukhoi was prohibited from doing business with the united states federal government . [ 14 ] in november 2006 , the u . s . state department reversed its sanctions against sukhoi . [ 15 ]\nafter the latest announcement , the russian national airline aeroflot , a major sukhoi customer , on saturday canceled 21 domestic flights .\nthe sukhoi design bureau forged a reputation for big and powerful fighter - bombers . today , the russian company primarily builds different variants of the su - 27 . almost unnoticed , a dwindling number of much older sukhoi su - 22s remain in service .\npavel sukhoi didn ' t call it quits , however . following the death of soviet dictator josef stalin in 1953 , sukhoi successfully lobbied to take charge of a revived sukhoi okb , which would prove highly successful . ironically , the new sukhoi organization would end up producing the su - 9 , su - 11 , and su - 15 - - but only as entirely different aircraft . the original machines bearing those designations had never entered production , and the soviets saw no reason not to recycle the designations .\nfrom 1945 to 1950 , sukhoi and his team also developed the soviet union ' s first booster aircraft control system , landing braking parachute , catapult ejection seat with telescopic trolley , and a jettisonable nose with a pressurized cockpit . from 1949 , sukhoi fell out of stalin ' s favor and in a government resolution , the sukhoi design bureau was scrapped , and sukhoi was forced to return to work under andrei tupolev , this time as deputy chief designer . in 1953 , the year of stalin ' s death , he was permitted to re - establish his own sukhoi design bureau , set up with new production facilities . [ 4 ]\nsukhoi says it\u2019ll start production of the sportjet in 2018 , in time to accommodate the olympic games in tokyo two years later .\nindia joins the big league , successfully test fires the # brahmos supersonic cruise missile from a sukhoi - 30 aircraft . # supersonic cruise missile # brahmos test fired from # sukhoi fighter jet . congratulations # drdo and the # iaf for the success . # brahmos\nin 1936 , josef stalin , leader of the soviet union , issued a requirement for a multi - role combat aircraft . as a result , sukhoi and his team developed the bb - 1 , a reconnaissance aircraft and light bomber in 1937 . the bb - 1 was approved and under a july 29 , 1939 government resolution , the sukhoi okb , designated as okb - 51 , also known as the sukhoi design bureau , was developed in order to set up production for the aircraft . the bb - 1 was introduced and later adopted by the soviet air forces in the same year . a year later , the bb - 1 was later designated the sukhoi su - 2 . a total of 910 su - 2 aircraft were developed . the resolution also made sukhoi chief designer , gave sukhoi ' s team of the design bureau standalone status and relocation of the bureau to the production aircraft plant no . 135 in kharkiv , ukraine . however , sukhoi was not satisfied with its location , since it was isolated from the scientific pole of moscow . sukhoi later relocated the bureau to the aerodrome of podmoskovye in moscow , completing half of the relocation by 1940 . sukhoi encountered another issue : the bureau had no production line in moscow , thus making it useless as sukhoi had nothing to do . [ 4 ]\nnew # sukhoi # su57\n511\nmade its # firstflight on 23 december 2017 from # komsomolsk - on - amur . urltoken\nsukhoi interceptors : the su - 9 / - 11 / - 15 & other types by yefim gordon , midland publishing , 2004 .\nsukhoi divided the cabin of its sj100 superjet\u2014a midsized regional aircraft that can seat up to 108 passengers in ordinary commercial guise\u2014into four zones .\nthe sukhoi company is now known simply as okb sukhoi and comprises 51 percent part of the avpk sukhoi ( the sukhoi aviation military - industrial complex ) , a giant conglomerate of design bureaus and production plants designed to bring together research , development , and production of military aircraft . it is currently diversifying into the civilian market by creating sports aircraft , freight vehicles , and passenger aircraft . through its nearly 50 - year history , the design bureau has designed about a hundred different aircraft , 50 types of which were put into series production .\nthe sukhoi su - 27 flanker - page contains all products , articles , books , walkarounds , projects and discussions related to this topic .\nthe sukhoi su - 25 frogfoot - page contains all products , articles , books , walkarounds , projects and discussions related to this topic .\nsukhoi su - 15 flagon\nby piotr butkowski , international air power review , volume 1 / summer 2001 , 106 : 117 .\nin a further boost to its growing defence ties with vietnam , india has agreed to train the southeast nation\u2019s sukhoi - 30 fighter pilots .\na sukhoi su - 30mki fighter jet with two pilots on a routine training mission from the tezpur airbase in assam went missing on tuesday .\nafter the collapse of the soviet union , each of the multitude of bureaus and factories producing sukhoi components was privatized independently . in the early 1990s , sukhoi starts to diversify its products and initiated sukhoi civil aircraft to create a line of civil projects for the company . the progress made by the new branch would lead to the development of the utility aircraft , the su - 80 , and the agricultural aircraft , the su - 38 , less than a decade later . [ 5 ] in 1996 , the government re - gathered the major part of them forming sukhoi aviation military industrial combine ( sukhoi aimc ) . [ 6 ] in parallel , other entities , including ulan ude factory , tbilisi factory , belarus and ukraine factories , established alternate transnational sukhoi attack aircraft ( producing e . g . su - 25 tm ) . [ 6 ]\nmoscow \u2014 russian aviation authorities have grounded the country\u2019s fleet of its newest model of civilian airliner , the sukhoi superjet 100 . metal fatigue , a problem usually associated with older airplanes , was discovered in the tail section of a new sukhoi plane , the russian regulator rosaviatsia said friday .\nsukhoi civil aircraft jsc sukhoi civil aircraft company was founded in 2000 to develop new models of civil aircraft . today , the company\u2019s main project is a program for the creation and development of the sukhoi superjet 100 . the company\u2019s shareholders are sukhoi company ojsc and the italian leonardo - finmeccanica company . the main areas of the company are the development , certification and production of civil aircraft , as well as related marketing , sales and after - sales . the company is head - quartered in moscow ; the aircraft are assembled at the production site in komsomolsk - on - amur .\n* in the late 1980s the soviet government initiated studies on\nfifth generation\nfighters to replace the current mikoyan mig - 29 and sukhoi su - 27 . the collapse of the ussr threw such plans into confusion , but development efforts did continue , with the mikoyan organization flying a\nmig 1 . 44\nfighter demonstrator and the sukhoi organization flying an\ns - 37\ndemonstrator with forward - swept wings . by 2010 , the russian fifth - generation fighter effort had led to the\nsukhoi su - 57\n, which is to enter service with the russian air force . this document provides a survey of the mig 1 . 44 , the sukhoi s - 37 , and the sukhoi su - 57 .\nsukhoi said in a statement that it was inspecting the entire fleet \u201cto support airworthiness of the civilian sukhoi planes . \u201d the defect \u201cof one element of the tail portion\u201d could not cause a crash , but \u201call the same , airlines must check this model of aircraft , \u201d the company said .\nsukhoi is built on top of the concept of miners , it is similar to what happens with scrapy and its spiders . however , in sukhoi the miners can be placed in structures like lists or dictionaries in order to construct json - like structures for the data thats extracted from the pages .\nbig ! # russia deployed its fifth - generation fighter jet # sukhoi su - 57 to # syria ! the video is from # khmeimim . urltoken\nanother two # sukhoi su - 34 aircraft have been delivered to @ mod _ russia in accordance with the state defense order for this year . urltoken\nnot the answer you ' re looking for ? browse other questions tagged wing jet fighter russia sukhoi - pak - fa or ask your own question .\nmoscow , 27 december 2016 \u2013 jsc \u201csukhoi civil aircraft\u201d ( sca ) , together with operators , have completed the sukhoi superjet 100 fleet inspection . aircraft which have successfully passed the inspection have resumed flights . the reason for the inspection was the previously detected defect in the stabilizer attachment bands on one aircraft .\nthe merged company , to be called the united aircraft corporation , will combine sukhoi , mig , tupolev , irkut , ilyushin and yakovlev under one authority .\nmembers are elected by the annual general meeting of shareholders of the pjsc sukhoi company , with the election recently on june 28 , 2017 . [ 19 ]\nauthor :\nsukhoi su - 27skm at maks - 2005 airshow\nby dmitriy pichugin - urltoken licensed under gfdl 1 . 2 via commons - urltoken license\nwe don ' t know about any in - box reviews for this sukhoi su - 25k\nfrogfoot - a\n( # 0927 ) from sm\u011br .\nrussian defence minister sergei shoigu visited novosibirsk aircraft plant n . a . chkalov ( branch of # sukhoi company ) and checked the su - 34 assembly line urltoken\n# indianairforce # sukhoi # su30mki along side @ royalairforce # panavia # tornado f3 & # eurofighter # typhoon fgr4 during a joint exercise . . . . urltoken\nfinmeccanica will buy 25 % of sukhoi civil aircraft archived 2006 - 02 - 06 at the wayback machine . .\nurltoken . february 21 , 2006 .\nrussia ' s fabled sukhoi design bureau builds the s - 37 , a 21st century fighter to go head - to - head with our f - 22 .\nthe rescue mission for the missing sukhoi - 30 fighter jet of the indian air force ( iaf ) , has been currently halted due to bad weather condition .\ntoday the first sukhoi superjet 100 sn 95007 production aircraft intended for armavia took to the skies . the aircraft was piloted by sukhoi civil aircraft\u2019s test pilots alexander ivanov and alexander kochetkov . during the 3 hours flight , the pilot crew checked the overall engines , systems and equipment performance having confirmed the aircraft characteristics within operational range .\nduring the german invasion of the soviet union in world war ii , the su - 2 needed a successor as it was proved obsolete and under - armed against german aircraft , with 222 aircraft destroyed in total . sukhoi and his bureau designed a two - seat armored ground - attack aircraft , the sukhoi su - 6 , considered in some terms to be superior to its competitor , the ilyushin il - 2 . the government however later chose the il - 2 over the su - 6 , but rewarded sukhoi a stalin prize of the 1st level for its development in 1943 . sukhoi and this team later focused on development of variants of the su - 2 , the prototype cannon - armed sukhoi su - 1 ( su - 3 ) fighter , as well as the sukhoi su - 8 , which to serve as a long - range ground - attack aircraft for the soviet air forces , but was later discarded as the soviet union was winning the eastern front . [ 4 ]\nthe sukhoi took off from the iaf tezpur air base , located only about 172 km from indo - china border in arunachal pradesh , on a routine training mission .\nas of january 23 , 2015 , sukhoi is currently working on a family of the regional airliner : the sukhoi superjet 100 , such as the jet airliner superjet 130 , which would have a seating capacity of 130 to 145 seats , and to bridge the gap of russian aircraft between the superjet stretch and the irkut mc - 21 .\noften overlooked , the sukhoi su - 20 / 22 family was not only widely exported by the former soviet union , but saw considerable action in around two dozen different conflicts .\nms . sakhnova , the aircraft analyst , said that the makers of fighter jets , mig and sukhoi , would combine efforts already under way on a new - generation russian fighter .\nmoscow , sept . 30 . russia is ready to offer india cooperation in building a super - fighter jet of the 21st century , a spokesman for the sukhoi aircraft corporation said .\nnow out of a planned fleet of 272 sukhoi aircraft with the indian air force , 143 would be flying with india - made mfds - a critical component of an aircraft cockpit .\nrussian jet manufacturer sukhoi civil aircraft just unveiled the first - of - its - kind \u201csportjet\u201d model , replete with massage tables , fitness equipment , a coaches office , and more .\nguwahati : an indian air force ( iaf ) sukhoi - 30 fighter jet with two pilots on board went missing from near the indo - china border in assam on tuesday morning .\nlike all russian aviation companies , sukhoi has been hard hit by the ruin of the post - communist economy . despite the poor conditions , sukhoi has recently produced the new multi - role , all - weather s - 37 interceptor\u0097first flown in september 1997\u0097which is equipped with state - of - the - art electronics , forward - swept wings , and thrust vector control . with the s - 37 , sukhoi is competing with the mig company to provide russia ' s fifth generation advanced fighter aircraft . the russian military , however , has expressed little interest in the proposal . sukhoi is also developing , again in competition with the mig firm , the lightweight su - 54 fighter , an aircraft comparable to the u . s . joint strike fighter .\n* pavel osipovich sukhoi started out his work in aircraft design in the experimental design bureau ( okb in its russian acronym ) run by the prominent andrei n . tupolev . after the german invasion of the ussr in the summer of 1941 , sukhoi obtained his own okb , but none of the aircraft designed by his organization entered large - scale service with the red air force .\nsukhoi says it\u2019ll start production of the sportjet in 2018 , in time to accommodate the olympic games in tokyo two years later . sukhoi will initially offer the aircraft to russia\u2019s expansive hockey league , which includes 29 clubs , and it has already struck a deal with the russian olympic team . it will then offer the jet for sale to other leagues and teams around the world .\naccording to reports , mexican airline is conducting an inspection of russian sukhoi superjet 100 ( ssj100 ) aircraft on tuesday after the russian federal air transport agency suspended the exploitation of seven ssj100 planes .\nmexican airline interjet is conducting an inspection of russian sukhoi superjet 100 ( ssj100 ) aircraft on tuesday after the russian federal air transport agency ( rosaviatsiya ) suspended the exploitation of seven ssj100 planes .\n# sukhoi su - 57 engines with all - direction thrust vectoring nozzles make it supermaneuverable and allow it not only to execute aerobatics , but also effectively escape from opponents in the air . urltoken\na bold , new combat aircraft designed by the legendary sukhoi design bureau and now undergoing tests in russia has taken aim at america ' s next - generation fighter , the f - 22 . the russian challenge comes in the form of the single - seat sukhoi s - 37 , the world ' s first combat aircraft to successfully exploit forward - swept wing ( fsw ) technology .\nsukhoi permits one to split up the parsing into miners in a succint way that permits clean and consistent code . miners can receive pool objects that are used to accurately construct the desired data structure .\nabout sukhoi business jet ( sbj ) sukhoi business jet is a business aviation jet in the family of new - generation aircraft developed and manufactured by jsc sukhoi civil aircraft supported by leonardo - finmeccanica company . it was designed using advanced aerodynamics , power unit and avionics technologies that ensure operations efficiency and passenger comfort . sbj is meant for short - range and medium - range air transport services . there are certification works being currently carried out . such certification will allow passenger transportation up to a distance of 6000 km . the aircraft has easa and the aviation register of the interstate aviation committee ( iac ar ) certificates .\nthe sukhoi corporation has already made some headway in developing the fifth - generation fighter jet . it has built an experimental su - 37 which serves as flying laboratory for testing new technologies , mr . chervakov said .\nalthough the sukhoi organization promoted a production\nsu - 47\nversion of the s - 37 , the berkut never went beyond the demonstration phase . it did put in appearances at the maks airshow in 2001 , 2003 , and 2005 ; by that time , interest had moved on to what would become the sukhoi su - 37 , discussed below , with the s - 37 used for tests of su - 37 subsystems .\nthe plane model is important as a test of whether russia\u2019s military aerospace prowess can translate into a successful civilian product . the manufacturer , sukhoi , is best known as the maker of military jets now flying over syria .\nthose aircraft will be mig - 29k jets , russia ' s current carrier - based fighter , and a specially modified naval version of the new sukhoi pak fa , also known by its prototype name t - 50 .\nthe s - 37 ' s big rival in russia is the mig 1 . 44 . this experimental twin - engined fighter first flew , after many lengthy delays , in february 2000 . most western observers believe that the mig design , and not the s - 37 , will ultimately lead to a production fighter . however , sukhoi has a possible trump card . the new russian president , vladimir putin , is particularly friendly toward sukhoi , and his planned reforms of russia ' s aircraft industry could benefit sukhoi . pogosyan tells pm he is upbeat :\nwe have a good design and scientific organization , which enables us to successfully compete with the west .\na sukhoi delegation is currently in india to finalise a contract for licence production of another 140 su - 30mki aircraft at hindustan aeronautics limited ( hal ) which is expected to be signed during mr . putin ' s visit .\n* the first task assigned to the revived sukhoi okb was development of a new tactical fighter and a new interceptor , with both machines based on the advanced al - 7f afterburning turbojet , then in development at the engine okb run by arkhip lyulka . following recommendations from the state central aerodynamics & hydrodynamics institute ( tsagi in its russian acronym ) , the sukhoi okb came up with two fighter designs that were very similar except for different wing configurations :\njuly 30 , 2012 , moscow \u2013 jsc \u201csukhoi civil aircraft\u201c ( scac ) delivered its tenth production sukhoi superjet 100 ( ssj100 ) msn 95017 , the ninth to enter into service with aeroflot . on completion of technical acceptance procedure , scac and aeroflot signed the act of delivery & acceptance for this aircraft at ulyanovsk on july 28 , 2012 . the aircraft received the name after the outstanding soviet pilot vasily borisov and the tail number ra - 89009 .\nthe company\u2019s shareholders are the sukhoi holding owing 75 % \u2013 1 share and the italian alenia aermacchi , a finmeccanica company , holding 25 % + 1 share since april 7 , 2009 . sukhoi civil aircraft was founded in 2000 to develop new regional aircraft projects . headquartered in moscow , the company enjoys several production branches seated in the cities of komsomolsk - on - amur , novosibirsk and voronezh . today the company employs over 2 , 000 people .\nsukhoi superjet 100 ( ssj100 ) is a new - generation regional jet , designed and manufactured by jsc \u201csukhoi civil aircraft\u201d with participation of leonardo - finmeccanica company . ssj features the most advanced technologies providing operational efficiency and passengers\u2019 comfort . ssj100 is designed to carry passengers at short - haul and medium - haul routes . the operating range of the basic version is more than 3 thous . km and more than 4 , 5 thous . km of the long range version . the product range of jsc \u201csca\u201d includes ssj100 jets , sukhoi business jet and special - purpose aircraft . since aircraft entering into service in 2011 the customers have been delivered more than 100 of brand - new aircraft .\nalthough the soviet government decided to focus on the mikoyan okb ' s fifth - generation fighter effort , which would lead to the mig 1 . 44 , the sukhoi okb was allowed to continue investigations in parallel . the s - 22 design had proved unworkable , and in the absence of a requirement was a nonstarter anyway , so sukhoi engineers went on to a derivative fsw naval fighter , the\ns - 32\n. with the collapse of the ussr , the s - 32 program became uncertain ; the sukhoi okb decided to focus on a relatively simple demonstrator , the\ns - 37\n, based on the s - 32 , and see where things went from there .\nsukhoi superjet 100 was designed and tested in accordance with the international and russian standards of airworthiness , which is confirmed by the type certificate of iac ar ( interstate aviation committee aviation register ) and easa ( european aviation safety agency ) .\ntezpur ( assam ) [ india ] , may 24 ( ani ) : the rescue mission for the missing sukhoi - 30 fighter jet of the indian air force ( iaf ) , has been currently halted due to bad weather condition .\n* the sukhoi organization ' s work on a fifth - generation fighter didn ' t stop with the s - 37 . in 2001 , the russian government announced a fifth - generation fighter effort under the\nfuture air complex for frontal air forces ( pak - fa in its russian acronym )\nprogram , specifying an aircraft that could compete with the emerging us lockheed martin f - 35 joint strike fighter , for introduction to service from 2010 . a group of russian industries led by sukhoi and another group led by the mikoyan and yakovlev organizations competed for the pak - fa contract ; in late april 2002 , the russian government announced that the sukhoi group had won the award for its\nt - 50\ndesign .\ni have to admit that when i first saw the su - 47 , i was scratching my head and wondered what the sukhoi engineers were thinking when they proposed this design . but i had similar reactions when the boeing x - 32 was unveiled \u2026\nthe s - 37 first flew in september 1997 at the russian experimental base at zhukovsky near moscow . test flights have been successful so far , with sukhoi claiming that the s - 37 has made more than 120 flights . but many questions remain .\nsukhoi enjoyed great export success with the su - 27 in the 1990s , and this helped to advance work on the su - 47 . mikoyan was in less favorable financial shape during this time , which explains the delay in getting the 1 . 44 ready .\n` ` the available experience of military - technical cooperation between russia and india is a good basis for going beyond the buyer - seller deals to more sophisticated forces of military - technical cooperation , including the transfer of production licences , ' ' the sukhoi spokesman said .\n* the reason the t - 49 never flew again was because interest had once again moved on , this time to a design effort that would actually lead to a production weapon system . in the early 1960s , the sukhoi okb seemed to be falling out of favor , with fighters and interceptors from the mikoyan and yakovlev okbs increasingly preferred by the red air force and pvo . in order to get back on the leading edge , the sukhoi okb began work on an advanced supersonic interceptor , with the okb reporting name of\nt - 58\n.\nto create an environment that caters to athletes\u2019 needs for conditioning and preparation on the fly , sukhoi divided the cabin of its sj100 superjet\u2014a midsized regional aircraft that can seat up to 108 passengers in ordinary commercial guise\u2014into four zones that can be customized based on the sport in question .\nputin and indian prime minister manmohan singh hailed cooperation between their countries as officials signed a $ 1 . 6 billion deal for india to purchase 42 sukhoi su - 30 fighter jets and a $ 1 . 3 billion contract for the delivery of 71 mil mi - 17 military helicopters .\n* although the soviet sukhoi aircraft design bureau of world war ii was disbanded in the late 1940s , in the early 1950s the organization made a comeback , producing a series of jet interceptors - - beginning with the sukhoi\nsu - 9\n, which would lead to the improved\nsu - 11\nand , by a roundabout route , the\nsu - 15\n, with these aircraft playing a significant role in the air defense of the ussr . this document provides a history and description of the su - 9 / 11 and su - 15 .\nrussian jet manufacturer sukhoi civil aircraft just unveiled the first - of - its - kind \u201csportjet\u201d model , replete with massage tables , fitness equipment , a coaches office , and bath towels pre - moistened to the ideal consistency for athletes to wind up and snap at each other\u2019s butts .\n# sukhoi su - 30mki crash at # paris air show 1999 . the plane scraped the ground at the bottom of a downward loop , and then attempted unsuccessfully to gain altitude before falling back down and bursting into flames . no one was hurt and the two pilots ejected safely . urltoken\nnote # sukhoi ( su - 30 ) crash near nashik - an under - production aircraft belonging to hindustan aeronautics limited ( hal ) . both test pilots ejected safely . * russia sends completely knocked down kits to hal for assembling , testing and certification before handing over su - 30 to iaf\nvolga - dnepr technics moscow ( vdtm ) , part of volga - dnepr technics subgroup \u2013 a maintenance , repair and overhaul division of volga - dnepr group , has successfully passed a certification process to become an approved maintenance organization for sukhoi super jet 100 aircraft under russian federal aviation regulations 285 .\nfirst word of the s - 37 leaked to the west in 1997 , and took western defense analysts by surprise . now , after more than 120 test flights at the secret zhukovsky flight test center near moscow , it is clear that there is nothing like this bird flying anywhere in the world today . its creator , the sukhoi group , is considered to be russia ' s premier combat aircraft producer . sukhoi currently produces a family of topnotch operational fighters and fighter - bombers all based on the very agile and powerful su - 27 air superiority fighter . these include such models as the su - 33 aircraft carrier - based air defense fighter and the thrust - vectoring su - 37 , a fighter and ground - attack aircraft . the general director of the sukhoi design bureau and the sukhoi aviation military - industrial complex , mikhail pogosyan , is proud of his company ' s success . but looking to the future , he sees the need to build a fifth - generation fighter and to find an eventual replacement for the su - 27 .\nthe s - 37 program [ has ] a critical importance for the development of our company ,\nhe tells popular mechanics .\nthe # sukhoi su - 30mki first took off on july , 1 , 1997 . su - 30mki program has become an example of the successful cooperation with @ iaf _ mcc su - 30mki is the first in the world fighter equipped with the phased - array radar , delivered for export . urltoken\nmr . yuri chervakov , press secretary of the sukhoi aircraft corporation , said the experience of joint work accumulated by his company and its indian partners in jointly upgrading the state - of - the - art su - 30 air fighter allowed them to undertake joint development of a fifth - generation jet .\nthe premier flight of the first serial aircraft sukhoi superjet 100 is an important milestone of the program . we are now really starting the ramp - up of production . there are 17 serial aircraft in production , 5 of which are at the final assembly shop , \u201d said scac\u2019s president vladimir prisyazhnyuk .\nthe design bureau designed and built a series of new supersonic jet fighters including the su - 7 and su - 9 in the 1950s and 1960s . these two aircraft were extensively modified over the years and used in vast numbers by the soviet air force and other communist countries . like a number of other aviation designers , sukhoi embraced the concept of evolutionary development rather than large technological leaps in aircraft design . for example , sukhoi improved the original su - 9 delta - winged series into the su - 11 and su - 15 fighter - interceptor series for service with the soviet air defense forces . he also modified the su - 7b ground - attack aircraft into the su - 17 variable - geometry aircraft by introducing small modifications to the original design . sukhoi ' s aircraft symbolized the general trend of soviet aircraft design that used common components and standardization that allowed soviet plants to produce large numbers of aircraft very quickly .\ncontacts : sukhoi company ( jsc ) archived 2011 - 08 - 31 at the wayback machine . .\nsukhoi . retrieved on 17 december 2010 .\n23b , polikarpov str . , moscow , 125284 , russia , p / b 604 .\n( direct link to map archived 2011 - 09 - 29 at the wayback machine . ) - address in russian archived 2011 - 08 - 29 at the wayback machine . :\n125284 , , , . ? . 23 ? , ? / ? 604\n( direct link to russian map archived 2011 - 09 - 29 at the wayback machine . )\nin may 2002 , sukhoi was selected as prime contractor for the next - generation russian pak fa fighter programme . the pak fa fighter aircraft is a development of the su - 47 but without the forward swept wings . the first flight test of the pak fa fighter aircraft was completed on 29 january 2010 .\nsukhoi civil aircraft will support rtaf fleet to ensure smooth operation and maintenance of sbjs to the highest benefit of rtaf mission . aftersales support is now being implemented on a direct basis , as well as through the arrangements made with a thailand partner company . this includes training , spare parts delivery and maintenance services .\nin parallel with work on the su - 37 , the sukhoi okb investigated a next - generation air - superiority fighter , focusing on a\nforward swept wing ( fsw )\ndesign originally designated the\ns - 22\n. the fsw configuration was known to provide advantages in aerodynamic efficiency , handling , and maneuverability ; it had never seen much use , however , because it imposed too much on the wings , meaning they would have to be heavily reinforced , raising weight and eliminating the advantage of the scheme . the availability of composite materials suggested to sukhoi engineers that it had finally become practical to build an fsw fighter .\nat the same time , sukhoi did try to experiment with some radical innovations . one of his most famous creations was the t - 4 , a highly advanced supersonic ( mach 3 ) strike / reconnaissance aircraft , proposed as a response to the american b - 70 blackbird . in designing the aircraft , sukhoi pioneered the use of new compact avionics systems and titanium structures . although the aircraft flew successfully several times beginning in 1972 , the soviet air force never used it due to shifting requirements and its high expense . a full - scale model now remains in an aviation museum outside of moscow , a sad reminder of a forgotten era .\n* although the jury is clearly still out on the sukhoi su - 57 and will be for some time , i have to personally observe that i like its looks . stealthy aircraft tend to have smoothly curved lines , which tends to give them a bland appearance ; i find the su - 57 has rather more style .\n\u201cthe tenth delivery is great milestone for our company and our partners of the sukhoi superjet 100 program . we are very pleased that aeroflot received our jubilee aircraft . our experience gained in process of the aircraft acceptance by the airlines is definitely useful to facilitate the planned growth of the ssj100 deliveries\u201d , noted scac president vladimir prisyazhnyuk .\nsukhoi superjet 100 ( ssj100 ) is a 100 seat regional jet designed , developed and built by sukhoi civil aircraft company ( scac ) , in partnership with alenia aermacchi . on may 19th 2008 ssj100 successfully accomplished its first flight . the sukhoi superjet 100 cruises at a maximum operating speed of mach 0 . 81 and 40 , 000 feet . it takes off from a 1 , 731 meters runway in the basic range and 2 , 052 meters in the long range . the operating range for the basic version is 3 , 048 km and 4 , 578 km for the long range version . in january 2011 , the ssj100 obtained the type certificate by the russian certification authority iac ar . on april 19th 2011 first production ssj100 was delivered to the customer . in february 2012 , the ssj100 obtained the easa type certificate . by the mid of july 2012 nine ssj100s in service with airlines accumulated more than 10 , 200 flight hours in more than 5 , 200 revenue flights .\nthe su - 7 would become the base aircraft from which sukhoi would develop the su - 17 , su - 20 and su - 22 strike aircraft which collectively formed the backbone of warsaw pact tactical air strike forces for over three decades . under the nato code naming system , this family of aircraft would bear the name \u201cfitter\u201d .\nthe su - 30sm is manufactured by sukhoi design bureau mainly for russia\u2019s air force . it is an advanced model of the su - 30mk combat aircraft series . in addition to kazakhstan and russia , the armed forces of algeria , india , indonesia , malaysia , uganda , venezuela and vietnam utilise aircraft of su - 30mk series .\neight prototypes were produced up to mid - 2017 , the initial two lacking most operational kit . due to economic and technical problems , the su - 57 program has slipped out , with fielding not expected before 2020 ; in the meantime , the sukhoi su - 30sm and su - 35s are plugging the gap in vvs service .\nokay , the towels probably aren\u2019t going to happen , but the airplane is a significant new offering , one the company says has been a long time coming . after all , athletic teams routinely charter aircraft for their players to move about more efficiently and privately , and sukhoi wants a piece of the $ 600 million team transport market .\nafter the ussr collapsed and russia embarked on economic\nreforms\nits defence budget shrank dramatically for a decade and new procurement was very difficult . but after 1999 - 2000 , gradually funding increased and when the need for a 5th gen aircraft became again apparent , the pak fa ( sukhoi t - 50 ) project began , around 2005 .\n@ jwenting it was the direct product of the sukhoi entry to the ussr 5th gen fighter competition . perhaps it was closer to the final design than the 1 . 44 mig was . notice the presence of internal weapon bays for example - something quite telling . . but it certainly did end up being just that - an experimental aircraft .\nas reported by russian media outlets , in an interview with ekho moskvy radio station , vladislav goncharenko , deputy head of the military aviation programmes department at uac ( the a russian holding which encompasses irkut , mikoyan , sukhoi , ilyushin , tupolev , beriev and yakovlev ) , moscow has surpassed the u . s . in the number of produced combat aircraft .\nthe su - 15 led to the sukhoi okb obtaining a bit of revenge on the rival yakovlev design bureau . the su - 15 was a clear step ahead of the yak - 28p and in an attempt to keep with the sukhoi okb , the yakovlev okb developed a derivative of the yak - 28p , the\nyak - 28 - 64\n, with a configuration like that of the su - 15 - - with twin engines in the fuselage and intakes on the sides of the fuselage , though the yak machine had swept wings instead of delta wings . a few trial flights showed the performance of the yak - 28 - 64 was inferior even to the yak - 28 , and the program was swiftly abandoned .\nsukhoi is planning to offer the ssj 100 for the indian market which has a large growth potential for civil aircraft . it is being pitched as a product offering the comfort and economy of a narrow bodied aircraft with the range of a regional jet . company officials said india along with china , middle east and latin america , is one of the priority markets .\nin september 1939 , the soviet government appointed sukhoi to head a new organization named the experimental design bureau no . 134 ( okb - 134 ) at a plant in the city of kharkov in ukraine . ( the russians called their aeronautics companies\ndesign bureaus .\n) there , he designed the su - 6 ground - attack aircraft . although he produced several excellent designs during the 1930s and 1940s , he was never able to achieve success due to a combination of testing accidents , political opposition , and stalin ' s personal whims . after the war , stalin assigned him and several other major soviet designers\u0097such as mikoyan , lavochkin , and yakovlev \u0097to build the first generation of soviet jet fighters . sukhoi used the german me 262 and modified it to build his own su - 9 fighter . the soviet air force never used the aircraft , partly because stalin criticized sukhoi for simply copying an old german aircraft instead of proposing an original russian design . ironically , it was at the very same time that stalin had ordered tupolev to make an exact copy of the american b - 29 superfortress .\nnine years prior to the creation of the bureau , pavel sukhoi , a soviet russian aerospace engineer , took over team no . 4 of the cahi ' s agos aviation , flying boat aviation and aircraft prototype engineering facility , in october 1930 . under sukhoi ' s leadership , the team of the future design bureau started to take shape . the team , under the tupolev okb , produced experimental fighters such as the i - 3 , i - 14 , and the dip , a record - breaking rd aircraft , the tupolev ant - 25 , flew by famous soviet aviators , valery chkalov and mikhail gromov , and the long - range bombers such as the tupolev tb - 1 and the tupolev tb - 3 . [ 4 ]\nthailand prime minister prayuth chan - ocha took part in the in - service ceremony for two sukhoi business jets ( sbj ) held at the royal thai air force base in don mueang , bangkok . participation of the prime minister makes a huge contribution to the development of the russian - thai relations in the sphere of aviation and strengthens the basis for future co - operation .\none example of that is the 100 - seat multirole jet that moretti wanted to develop at atr . but he departed without having persuaded airbus \u2013 leonardo\u2019s 50 percent partner in atr \u2013 to support that ambition . moretti also reaffirmed support for the joint venture with sukhoi on the superjet 100 , although he refused to join a russian government bailout of the troubled project in 2015 .\nlike many of his contemporaries such as sergey korolev , chief designer of the soviet space program , sukhoi served his apprenticeship under the famous andrey tupolev , the patriarch of the modern soviet aviation industry . in the 1920s and 1930s , as a senior engineer working for tupolev at tsagi ( the central aero - hydrodynamics institute ) , the premiere soviet aeronautics organization , sukhoi designed several bombers and fighters . he also worked on a number of tupolev designs including the ant - 31 ( i - 14 ) , which was the first soviet all - metal low - wing monoplane fighter with retractable undercarriage and an enclosed cockpit . his first truly independent design was the ant - 51 ( su - 2 ) , a ground - attack aircraft that entered service in 1940 .\nbangkok , thailand , august , 31st 2016 , \u2013 sukhoi business jets ( sbj ) have entered service with the royal thai air force ( rtaf ) . the two aircraft were delivered in july 2016 to provide vip transportation to thailand top officials and governmental leaders , as well as to the high command of thailand . the sbjs are the first business jets acquired by an overseas customer .\nafter the end of the conflict , the sukhoi okb developed a twin - engine jet fighter , the\nsu - 9\n, with a broad resemblance to the german messerschmitt me 262 fighter , but neither the su - 9 nor its slightly improved derivative , the\nsu - 11\n, entered production . the okb then developed a prototype of a jet twin - engine swept - wing interceptor , the\nsu - 15\n, which was notable for being in competition for the title of the ugliest jet combat aircraft ever built . it was lost in a flight accident on 3 june 1949 . given the poor track record of the sukhoi okb , the loss of the su - 15 was the straw that broke the camel ' s back : the organization was disbanded ."]}
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", "topic": 3}], "title": "eesof", "paragraphs": ["hp 8510 network analyzer to capture real - world data directly . this decision created the first formal interaction between hp and eesof , and eesof ' s\nin september 1993 , hp signed a definitive agreement to acquire eesof . how did this come about , you ask ? the story is that eesof ' s\nread 6 fun facts about keysight history . . . - keysight eesof eda | facebook\nagilent eesof eda offers both single user software products as well as enterprise - level solutions .\nvendor libraries : eesof had amassed a good following of parts vendors that would supply s - parameters in eesof ' s platform \u2013 hence the\ntouchstone\nfile format - which lives on today .\nfor detailed information on each product , please refer to the keysight technologies eesof webpage at : urltoken .\neesof ' s first software product was a high frequency linear circuit simulator called\ntouchstone\n. the eesof touchstone program is said to have quickly become popular among many microwave circuit designers in the specialized marketplace of high frequency engineers . as a result , eesof began to realize a small but growing commercial revenue stream generated by touchstone . then in 1984 , eesof independently decided to market links to the then - popular\neesof eda division of agilent technologies , located at 1400 fountain grove parkway , santa rosa ca , 94503 .\neda vendors ! ( moreover , the writer recently learned that agilent eesof eda has continued to flourish , and in 2009 agilent eesof revenues were approximately $ 120 million and the division ' s worldwide employment surpasses 400 ) .\nthings were going well at eesof , and in december 1987 , the company celebrated its first $ 1 million revenue month .\neesof\nproducts such as touchstone , libra , and omnisys brought comparable power and ease of use to the pc platform .\nas the detailed narrative of the 27 - year eesof evolution began to emerge , it soon became clear that accurate reporting would demand more than one issue of the eda weekly . the writer and the eesof team quickly recognized the historical cues that led to the following structure :\nthere were many other eesof - hp skirmishes with words and ads during the 1988 to 1993 period that went beyond mere product specs . some were relevant , others were not . for example , a few eesof folks at the time would occasionally challenge hp ' s ultimate commitment to stay in the commercial rf / mw software market .\ni think we put all questions to bed about our commitment when hp acquired eesof ,\nagilent eesof eda describes itself these days as ,\nthe leading supplier of electronic design automation ( eda ) software for high - frequency and high - speed system , circuit , and modeling applications .\nwhile agilent eesof ' s financials have not been routinely published separately from those of the overall agilent electronic measurement group in which agilent eesof resides , the eda industry generally acknowledges agilent eesof ' s market leadership position in annual revenue generation in its radio frequency ( rf ) niche ( e . g . estimates are as high as 67 % market share in 2009 ) .\nprior to founding eesof , abronson was the president of amplica , a microwave amplifier company located in thousand oaks , ca . after amplica was purchased by comsat , abronson formed eesof and immediately hired childs from comsat to manage eesof ' s r & d ; efforts and to introduce a cad methodology . abronson and childs quickly hit upon the innovative value of offering personal design software to a market previously dominated by more expensive , server - based solutions .\neesof often ran ads that always showed food on top of a computer in a covert but successful effort to promote obesity and chair stains in the industry .\nlibra . \u201d this writer has been told on solid authority , that the technology behind libra was developed completely within eesof . some external reports have implied that libra came from the hp funded work that ken kundert and other hp employees commercialized from uc berkeley . this implication is patently untrue , say eesof veterans .\nplott told the writer . \u201cand today , seventeen years later , agilent eesof remains uniquely committed and out - invests any other vendor in this space . \u201d\npart ii : a future eda weekly article on eesof will encompass the ( a ) post - merger years from1994 until the agilent technologies ' spin - out from hewlett packard and subsequent ipo in 1999 , as well as ( b ) the post spin - out years of rapid agilent eesof expansion from 2000 to 2010 .\nrandy rhea in the mid 1980\u2019s , eagleware developed its niche serving smaller companies with a cost - effective , easy - to - use , circuit simulation and synthesis tool set . this part of the story will be more relevant in eda weekly part ii of the agilent eesof narrative , because eagleware would eventually join the agilent eesof team via acquisition . in fact , the former eagleware ceo ,\ncharles plott ( product marketing & planning manager ) . this initial session was the first of several subsequent get - togethers over two elapsed weeks as the structure of the narrative of agilent eesof took shape .\nomnisys , the first rf system - level simulator using block diagrams . for years , this was a competitive technical advantage for eesof . hp eventually introduced a system model library in mds to better balance the battlefield .\nkeysight technologies ( eesof eda ) is a set of designer tools for high - frequency system , circuit and modeling applications . under special agreement between keysight technologies and cmc , the following products are available to university clients :\nin 1993 , hewlett - packard acquired eesof ( short for electrical engineering software ) , inc . , in westlake village , california , a recognized leader in eda software on the pc platform . beginning with the touchstone linear simulator in 1983 and adding libra , omnisys , and academy ( for layout ) , eesof had focused on the rapidly expanding personal computer ( pc ) platform and on making eda tools available to every rf and microwave engineer .\nmany new competitive fronts between eesof and hp emerged during this 5 - year period . it was a time during which both organizations were independently focused in a commercial battle for mindshare among the world ' s rf / mw designers .\nthe period from 1993 onward was a substantial growth period for the hp eesof organization , with multiple technology innovations , acquisitions , partnerships , and expansions into new markets . these will be the subjects of part ii in this series .\npc vs . unix : eesof clearly had the better pc offering , whereas the hp software was developed predominately for unix . that said , at the time hp had the advantage of being a supplier of both the software and the workstation .\nkeysight eeda has been training engineers for many years and has perfected the process . a combination of lectures and labs provides hands - on practical experience in an accelerated learning environment . for more information , refer to keysight eesof eda customer education and services .\nwestlake village , california , usa - keysight eda continues the strong tradition of user - interface and circuit and simulation advances that were begun by eesof , inc . located in southern california , westlake village is about 45 miles ( 70 km ) northwest of los angeles .\njake egbert , now retired , was the gm on the hp side and he led the combined entity for the next seven years . post hp acquisition , chuck abronson didn ' t stay long at eesof , but bill childs helped during the critical transition period for about a year .\nsonnet ( and the current , combined agilent eesof eda organization still does ) . but both vendors also decided that it was strategically important to develop their own respective in - house technologies that could be natively integrated into their own platforms . hp had a first - to - market advantage with its\nagilent eesof eda provides its customers a broad spectrum of eda software , including applications for microwave ( mw ) , radio frequency ( rf ) , high - frequency , high - speed , rf system , electronic system level ( esl ) , circuit , 3 - d electromagnetic , physical design and device - modeling .\namong the hp internally developed software tools of that era was hp ' s own highly capable netlist - driven linear simulator ( named \u2018mantis\u2019 within hp ) . there was also a short period wherein hp began to oem the touchstone product from eesof , but this business arrangement didn\u2019t last long , given what was on the hp horizon .\nas part of their university educational support program , keysight offers students and instructors access to licenses for many of their electronic engineering software ( eesof ) , including ads , systemvue , genesys , ic - cap , empro , and goldengate . use of the software is for educational purposes only , and not for commercial gain or research .\none of my first assignments at eesof in 1984 was to develop the industry ' s first interface from a circuit simulator to the recently introduced 8510 network analyzer from hewlett packard ,\nlarry lerner said .\nthis early experiment validated a critical design and verification methodology that has improved how rf engineers do their work to this day .\nplott . \u201ceven today , in some of the markets we serve , we have smaller competitors that try to lure agilent eesof eda back to the pre - 1993 competitively - focused culture . we\u2019re not going back . as long as we stay focused on innovating solutions to our customers\u2019 tough problems , competition seems to work itself out in the long run ,\nplott asserted .\nchuck abronson first called the executive leadership of hp , to explore hp\u2019s willingness to sell off its software group . however , internal to hp , this software group had not only become strategic to hp\u2019s overall portfolio , but also it was growing rapidly \u2013 so there was understandably not a lot of hp interest in abronson ' s overture . that\u2019s when the conversation turned to the reverse possibility of hp acquiring eesof .\nkeysight eesof eda is the leading supplier of electronic design automation ( eda ) software for communications product design . microwave and rf circuit , high - speed , device modeling , and signal - processing design engineers accelerate the development of better products using design flows built on our device modeling , electro - thermal , electromagnetic , circuit and system design and simulation tools . keysight eda applications support the commercial wireless , aerospace and defense industries .\nadvanced design system ( ads ) is the flagship product from keysight eesof eda , the technology and innovation leader in high - frequency , mixed - signal electronic design automation ( eda ) . it is the only design simulation platform that enables the co - design of ic , package and board in high - frequency and hi - speed applications . ads seamlessly integrates system , circuit , and full 3d electromagnetic simulation with keysight\u2019s test instrumentation to perform single pass successful electronic designs repeatedly .\nthe immediate aftermath of the merger became an interesting time for the newly - combined business . for years eesof and hp had been essentially focused on each other and the cultures at both companies had been predominately competitive . with the merger in 1993 , the mood is said to have instantly changed .\nthis marked a period where we had to make a fundamental alteration in our organization . without each other to focus on , we shifted much more attention to our customers ' successes ,\nsaid\nmeanwhile during the 1980s , some other folks were working on applying maxwell ' s equations to solve arbitrary two and three dimensional geometries . sonnet was among the first of these software products . james rautio started sonnet in his home in 1983 , while designing mmics for general electric in syracuse , jumping ship in 1988 and making his first sale the following year . sonnet is still privately held , unlike super compact , eesof , or eagleware . learn more about the early days of sonnet here on their web site .\nelectromagnetic professional ( empro ) is keysight eesof eda ' s electromagnetic ( em ) simulation software design platform for analyzing the 3d em effects of components such as high - speed and rf ic packages , bondwires , antennas , on - chip and off - chip embedded passives and pcb interconnects . empro em simulation software features a modern design , simulation and analysis environment , high capacity simulation technologies and integration with the industry\u2019s leading rf and microwave circuit design environment , advanced design system ( ads ) for fast and efficient rf and microwave circuit design .\nsantanu roy february 08 , 2010 reviewed by ' santanu roy ' enjoyed the article . i worked in australia back in the late 80s and we had touchstone and academy later . thoroughly loved using them for microwave circuit design ( amplifiers and passive circuits ) . still used to use rubylith then and had to buy that silly diamond head cutter and ruby from the states . used to have a great time with the eesof team writing bug reports ( even visted eesof once when back packing trip from australia - very nerdy ! ! ) . when series 4 came it was hard to get used to but we used it ( altghough i seemed to remember many did not make the switch and kept the older versions ) - microwave engineers getting angry at sw - now there ' s a sight . we had eagleware also but used it for the filter synthesis tool now i use awr at work but i am evaluating ads - ads is the best ! ! ! ! love it ( and i have used ansoft also ) ! ! ! ! still learning lots and still enjoy circuit design even after 20 years . 30 of 31 found this review helpful . was this review helpful to you ? ( report this review as inappropriate )\ncomsat could read the writing on the wall and eventually offered super - compact - pc , a version of which could run on an ibm pc . they added their own layout tool , auto - art . however , supercompact pc was a\nchopped - up\nversion of the large mainframe program , while touchstone was written for the pc architecture , taking advantage of the new operating system , and the decade - long leadership of compact software was successfully challenged by eesof . after comsat lost interest in cad , compact software again became a private company , owned by ulrich rohde . it was located across the street from his other microwave enterprise , synergy microwave , in beautiful patterson nj , birthplace of funnyman lou costello .\ncompact was bought out by comsat in 1980 , and les besser was associated with it for three more years only . during that time a third - generation version , supercompact was released that became the industry standard . while the compact software group was fat , dumb and happy , a revolution started in the early 1980s , due to the ibm personal computer . even with its incredibly limited memory and low speed , some visionaries recognized that microwave design would some day be done on this type of platform . two specific groups of visionaries included some california dudes from\nthe valley\n, who chose the name eesof , and some guys located at stone mountain georgia ( near dogpatch ) , who chose the really cool name circuit busters ( who ya gonna call ? )\ni can add a little background to the touchstone story . i worked at amplica during the period of time when eesof was formed . our president chuck a . had sold the company to comsat the year before i joined ; comsat had also bought compact software the year before that . one of the comsat engineers that had worked with the compact part of the business ( bill childs ) was transferred to amplica to help develop our amplifier designs . it was bill who authored touchstone . he would carry a compaq portable pc back and forth to work every day ( it looked like a sewing machine in its case ) , and that\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s the platform he developed much of the code on . chuck was the money and business man , he made no technical contributions to the program .\nto analyze circuits using touchstone , you had to have two display screens for your pc , one for handling the netlist and the other for displaying results . one huge innovation they are credited with is the ability to\ntune\nthe circuit and watch the response move . touchstone required a hardware key on the printer port to keep track of the license , making it portable as well . by 1987 eesof ' s touchstone was linked with a crude layout tool ( micad ) , and a version of spice . another cool program they offered was anacat , which allowed you to control a hewlett packard 8510 network analyzer or the equivalent wiltron ana from a pc , and be able to sort data in an acceptable format for reading into touchstone . by this time the guys at compact must have soiled themselves with fear for their jobs .\neesof was a well financed enterprise from the beginning , the brainchild of chuck abronson and a former compact employee , bill childs . their first product was called touchstone , introduced in 1983 . we don ' t think the name was an acronym . to the user , it seemed like they had ripped off the entire compact netlist interface , but behind that they had created an entirely new engine ( another hardware term unfortunately ripped off by geeks ) . it must have been very efficient , because it ran fast enough on an ibm - at pc so that it wasn ' t too annoying ( no doubt you had to spring for the math coprocessor on the pc ) . it also could run on h - p minicomputers . this quickly got a lot of attention from engineers who were sick of mainframes , where they generally had to play second fiddles to accounting and data processing departments .\npeoples republic of eda cafe ? february 06 , 2010 reviewed by ' chairman mao ' i can only guess that my review will not be posted . . . or not for very long anyways . . . . what is wrong with this website ? it seems that if anyone has a different viewpoint from the author they get their opinions deleted . this is why john cooley is the best source of information on eda tools at deepchip . com . he is the only one that allows users to strike back when eda companies and pr people try to make lies about eda tools . i cannot believe such a story about eesof . i use other eda tools in japan , but it is not a competitor . . . yet this story seems like a fable not a true perspective . anyway . . . i will not waste time writing my opinion anymore since the editors just delete what they do not like . 28 of 47 found this review helpful . was this review helpful to you ? 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( 2014 ) . retrieved jul 09 2018 from urltoken\ncopyright 1997 business wire no portion of this article can be reproduced without the express written permission from the copyright holder .\ncopyright 1997 , gale group . all rights reserved . gale group is a thomson corporation company .\nhp ships atm solution ; award - winning hp advancestack switch 2000 now offers connection to atm networks .\ncae process technologies acquisition further strengthens hyprotech ' s suite of products and services .\nhp extends commitment to cocreate software , inc . with three - year , multimillion dollar contract for soliddesigner , onespace and me10 .\nhp teams with isvs to provide complete large - format printing solutions for mcad professionals ; customers reap benefits of faster , easier printing .\ncae opens new frontiers in casting design : applying cutting - edge , integrated computer - aided engineering ( cae ) technologies to optimize casting . . .\nterms of use | privacy policy | copyright \u00a9 2018 farlex , inc . | feedback | for webmasters\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 strict / / en\nurltoken\ngoldengate rfic simulation and analysis software is an advanced simulation and analysis solution for integrated mixed signal rfic designs that is fully integrated into the cadence analog design environment ( ade ) . goldengate is part of keysight ' s rfic simulation , analysis and verification solution that also includes momentum for 3 - d planar electromagnetic simulation , systemvue & ptolemy wireless test benches for system - level verification , and the advanced design system ( ads ) data display for advanced data analysis . this suite links the rf system , subsystem , and component - level design and analysis as part of a unique and comprehensive rfic design flow .\nthe most advanced simulation and analysis solution for integrated mixed signal rfic designs . goldengate software is fully integrated into the cadence analog design environment ( ade ) .\nprovides dedicated simulation licenses for parallel corner and monte carlo based verification at a reasonable price .\nkeysight\u2019s rf and microwave design and simulation tools provide the most complete solution for creating robust designs with first pass success and high yield in mmic , rf - mixed signal ic , rf board , rf sip and rf module technologies .\nhigh - speed , high - freq . effects such as ringing and overvoltage from layout parasitics\nclick here to check out our main history page . if cad history interests you , visit our microwave cad page , our microwave hall of fame , and our page on historical microwave test equipment !\nthis was les besser ' s precursor to compact . in his own words :\nspeedy is not an acronym , we just wanted to advertise its speed , compared to the early day time - domain simulators that operated at low frequencies .\nthe second - generation program , compact , had circuit - optimization and it was commercially introduced through six different timeshare companies . its transistor databank , in addition to the fairchild products , also included other manufacturers ' devices . in - house installations began in 1973 , with communication research center ( crc ) of canada being the first one . see more on compact below .\naccording to robert p . ( bob ) coats , one of the first cad tool for microwave circuits , cain - 01 , was developed about 1971 for use by designers at texas instruments . cain - 01 was available on an ibm 360 computer and accessed using punched cards . it was never marketed by the corporation . here we quote bob ' s historical perspective on this achievement :\ncain - 01 stands for\ncomputer aided integrated networks version 1\n. in july 1973 i published a paper in the july issue of the mtt transactions of the ieee . i used the software on the work described , and referenced an article by its designers . the authors were t . w . houston , l . w . dyer , and g . j . policky . the paper was entitled\ncomputer - aided design of microwave integrated circuits\nand it was published in the august 1969 ieee wescon convention record . the software was developed initially in support of the first phased array development program at texas instruments ( the mera program ) . the software was widely used by microwave circuit designers at ti for many years .\nfor a while in the 80 ' s i had a program called\ncadec\nthat ran on a hp 9845 desktop . it was stored on a hp - 200 tape cassette and did ok with passive circuits . it relied mostly on abcd parameters and z / y matrix analysis ( like in low frequency ac circuit analysis with matrices ) . the cool part was it came in rocky mountain basic and you could go in and change anything , add new circuit elements , and mess around with display options . at the time martin marietta was strongly opposed to pc ' s due to a very entrenched computer department , and we would order hp computers as\ninstrument controllers\nso we could get some free computing power . i may still have a manual around .\nfor most of us , in the beginning , there was compact . the acronym stands for\ncomputer optimization of microwave passive and active circuits\n. introduced in 1973 , it was the only commercially - available microwave circuit optimization software product available during the disco years ( in - house programs at general electric and texas instruments were capable of analysis without optimization , see above ) . during the hippy epoch and for all times before , microwave design was done using a smith chart and a pencil and even the simplest designs took many months to develop . les besser was the originator of the compact program , and appears in our microwave hall of fame for laying the groundwork for microwave cad industry . les is a hungarian - canadian - american . born and raised in hungary , he escaped to the west in 1956 , became a canadian citizen in 1961 , later moved to the u . s . a . and was naturalized to usa citizenship in 2000 . welcome aboard !\nles besser submitted a description of his compact computer program to the ieee circuit theory transaction for publication in 1972 , but they rejected it , perhaps because it didn ' t contain enough fancy equations . . . below les besser fills us on this chapter of microwave history in an email to microwaves101 dated september 1 , 2004 :\nthe article you mentioned was initially rejected by the ieee circuit theory ( now circuits and systems ) group . i felt quite bad at first , until i found out that phil smith ' s original article on the smith chart was also rejected with\nno practical contribution\ncomment . after rewriting the compact article ( removing most of the explanations and adding lots of complex matrix equations ) it was published .\nthe 201 mclean boulevard patterson location on route 20 near the river is and was a nice location and compact was in a fancy building . no need to shoot at patterson\nwhen i bought the company from comsat , both the main frame version and the pc version where unstable and models such as t - junctions , crosses and others fairly inaccurate at higher frequencies . becoming a partner in the darpa mimic program , and mostly financed from earnings rather the darpa money , these things were changed by developing em - based models , and verified by raytheon and texas instruments .\nn - dimensional nodal noise analysis for all types of both linear and nonlinear circuits , including oscillators , mixers and amplifiers under large signal conditions .\nem - based models with extremely short computational time replacing lookup tables and curve fittings . the multi - coupled line model by itself is a full em - based simulator with extreme accuracy .\nthe first complete nodal - based harmonic balance simulator with the most stable convergence for multi - tone analysis , and still the leading approach in the industry . this is important for mixers ( 3 - tones ) and n - stage designs where more harmonics are generated .\ncomplete nonlinear microwave nonlinear models , much improved over the spice - type models , and new important models such as gaas , hbt ( even physics based ) and others became available .\na new yield analysis capability was added and other improvements in optimization ( nonlinear optimization ) were made . as an important example , oscillators can be optimized for best phase .\nthere were a large number of other enhancements made and utility programs added . after the merger with ansoft , the harmonica program became ansoft designer .\nulrich l . rohde , phd , ex - president compact software , chairman of synergy microwave company .\ndid we mention that ulrich was on the ansoft board of directors in 2004 ? ulrich had a few other comments but they they sounded too much like free advertising for ansoft so we cropped them out . one part of the original compact , smith tool , is rumored to exist in an ansoft program even today .\nat one time , there was a version of compact that could be run as a module on the hp41 programmable calculator , so you could take your designs to the\nreading room\n. thanks to dave , who still has a copy !\nwe need to add some history here , but for now we ' ll just copy some stuff we grabbed from the ansoft web site . ansoft was founded in pittsburgh pennsylvania in 1984 by dr . zoltan cendes . at some point they merged with supercompact .\nattention intel and other politically correct companies . . . the word\nbastard\nis not a\nswear word\n, it means illegitimate . did you know that bastards are a fast growing demographic in the good ' ol diverse usa ? just ask your kids or grandkids how many of their little friends have parents that never married . maybe someday the ieee will form an interest group called\nmicrowave transactions from bastards\n, or mtb for short !\nin case you are looking for mr . abronson , he ' s now chairman of cap wireless .\ncircuit busters ( what ' s with all the capital letters that were used in the 1980s ? ) , was founded in 1985 , by a filter designer randy rhea . while his team was at the task of developing a competing product for linear analysis , they put together some filter synthesis software . the first product was called star and you could buy it from a little ad in the back pages of trade mags for $ 99 ( and they took visa and mastercard , another brilliant move not anticipated by compact ) , delivered on a 5 . 5 inch floppy disc . this was truly an unheard of price , probably less than the square - root of what compact was selling for . we asked randy about this , and he recalled that he had to rethink the original price , considering the limited market . circuit - busters\nsecond generation\nproduct was called super - star and was marketed at $ 595 less than two years later .\nsince circuit busters was a garage shop , they didn ' t get around to putting a key on the software until future versions . either they had some financial help from their in - laws , or they didn ' t quit their day jobs for a few years . below is the earliest advertisement we could turn up for circuit busters ( mw & rf january 1987 ) , featuring an earnest - looking and young randy rhea ( nice tie ! ) , who personally guarantees his software . the unknown editor liked the price , and still has a copy of super star 1 . 0 somewhere under a pile of other priceless artifacts !\nwhat happened to circuit busters ? they renamed the company eagleware in 1991 , and they are a huge success ( ask any of their well - treated employees ! ) eagleware is an inspiration to microwave garage operations all over the world , such as a certain microwave web site . in 2005 , eagleware sold out to agilent . time will tell if the eagleware linear simulator survives , it certainly undermines the sales of ads . as paul harvey might say ,\nnow you know the rrreeest of the story !\na relative newcomer to microwave cad is applied wave research . this company was founded by a couple of ex - hughes mmic designers , well before raytheon bought hughes and deep - sixed their gallium arsenide operations foundry . in any case , awr ' s microwave office is a slick package that combines a linear simulator with e - m analysis . they even allow you to plug in em software from their competitors , such as sonnet . interoperability is the name of the game going forward , these dudes know what they are doing .\nhere ' s your opportunity to help us , there are other software products out there that we ' d like to know the history of .\nin 1992 , zeland software started offering ie3d , in competition with ansoft ' s hfss .\nthe first nonlinear simulators ( besides spice products ) also arrived in the late 1980s , and used harmonic balance techniques .\ntoday , there is huge competition from software vendors for your microwave analysis budget . enjoy it ! we ' ll add more history of microwave software later , especially if some more of you\nfounding fathers\ncontribute !\n\u00a9 copyright 2018 ieee \u2013 all rights reserved . use of this website signifies your agreement to the ieee terms and conditions . a not - for - profit organization , ieee is the world ' s largest technical professional organization dedicated to advancing technology for the benefit of humanity .\ngenesys is an affordable , accurate , easy - to - use rf and microwave circuit synthesis and simulation tool created for the circuit board and subsystem designer . automatic circuit synthesis of matching networks , filters , oscillators , mixers , transmission lines , pll and signal routing structures enable engineers without prior expertise to design these components quickly .\nthe genesys synthesis collection is consistently the best selling bundle because no other equivalent capabilities are available in the market at such an affordable price . as a proven safe investment with an installed base of over 5 , 000 satisfied designers , genesys literally pays for itself within the first year of deployment by eliminating wasteful hardware iterations through automated circuit synthesis and accurate design .\ndiscontinued genesys model numbers [ discontinued ] product support information for discontinued and obsolete genesys model numbers .\n< div id =\nheader - 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speed / digital , analog , and power rf circuit design applications .\na one - stop solution that provides both automation and flexibility for silicon device modeling .\nautomated spice model library validation , comparison , and documentation for device manufacturers , foundries , and ic design companies .\nwafer - level measurement and programming test software for use with a variety of instruments and wafer probes .\nautomated wafer - level tests with built - in routines for bipolar junction transistor ( bjt ) , field - effect transistor ( fet ) , diode , resister , and circuit evaluations .\nfocused electronic design automation environment for electronic system - level design , enabling system architects and algorithm developers to innovate the physical layer ( phy ) of next - generation communications systems .\noptimize designs with software tools for exploring a broad range of signals and over 75 different standards and vector modulation formats , including those for 5g , iot , radar , and more .\nvalidate 5g designs with a unified software package for calibration , signal creation , and analysis .\nsimplify development of custom waveforms by connecting library sources to output mixed signals to a variety of vector and arbitrary waveform generators .\nperform complete 3d planar em simulation including parasitics for standard and arbitrary design geometries .\nintegrated circuit characterization and analysis program ( ic - cap ) is the industry standard for dc and rf semiconductor device modeling . ic - cap extracts accurate compact models used in high speed / digital , analog and power rf applications . today\u2019s most advanced semiconductor foundries and idms rely on ic - cap for modeling silicon cmos , bipolar , compound gallium arsenide ( gaas ) , gallium nitride ( gan ) and many other device technologies . ic - cap is the most advanced , customizable modeling software and includes measurement , simulation , optimization and statistical analysis tools .\nic - cap device modeling platform bundle provides the basic tools you need to start modeling devices and circuits .\nthe ic - cap core environment provides data management , visualization and programming capabilities ( with pel ) . it includes multiplot & gui studio , mathematical transforms & macros and the link to sql databases .\nenables analysis or simulation of device behavior using provided advanced design system ( ads ) or spice3 simulators or by linking directly to supported external simulators . includes ads linear , transient and verilog - a capabilities .\ndatapro applies statistical analysis to analyze measured data , identify outliers devices and dies and to select the golden and corner dies . it automatically imports measured data from waferpro and the new sql database .\nsupport for dc , c - v , ac , time and noise measurements . includes drivers for dc analyzers , c - v meters and impedance analyzers , network analyzers , oscilloscopes and dynamic signal analyzers .\ndiscontinued ic - cap model numbers [ discontinued ] product support information for discontinued and obsolete ic - cap model numbers .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nplease note that contributed articles , blog entries , and comments posted on urltoken are the views and opinion of the author and do not necessarily represent the views and opinions of the management and staff of internet business systems and its subsidiary web - sites .\nby russ henke - contributing editor posted anew every four weeks or so , the eda weekly delivers to its readers information concerning the latest happenings in the eda industry , covering vendors , products , finances and new developments . frequently , feature articles on selected public or private eda companies are presented . brought to you by edacafe . com . if we miss a story or subject that you feel deserves to be included , or you just want to suggest a future topic , please contact us ! questions ? feedback ? click here . thank you !\nthe ever increasing data rates in high speed digital circuit boards and chips . beyond pure rf and microwave applications , agilent ' s eda technology is also helping signal integrity engineers deal with the complex issues created by these high speed data rates . indeed , without such software design & analysis tools , high data rates can often lead to electronic systems that do not work at all .\ndesigncon\u00ae conference & exhibition is just around the corner , scheduled for february 1 - 4 , 2010 at the santa clara , ca convention center .\ndesigncon is widely acknowledged as the definitive event for electronic design experts spanning chip , package , board , and system domains , addressing common issues in signal integrity , power management , interconnection , and design verification .\none unique aspect about this eda organization is that its software is also used internally by hundreds of agilent rf / mw engineers to help analyze and design most of agilent ' s commercially - offered test and measurement equipment .\nno doubt software is critically important , but at some point you actually need to build a circuit . agilent , and prior to that hp , has always seen a strategic link between eda and actual physical measurement . we often share algorithms , use models , and innovations across platforms \u2013 whether in the eda or in the measurement world\n, said\nplott .\nwhether measuring or simulating s - parameters in linear circuits , or x - parameters [ 1 ] in nonlinear circuits , we believe both software and test equipment are critical parts of a designer ' s tool box .\n[ 1 ] numbers in brackets designate footnotes at the end of this article .\noffering software tools\nfor every rf / microwave engineer\nat multiple user companies . ( \u201crf\u201d range = 300 hz to 3000 ghz ) .\n, the first available version of spice with active , passive and distributed circuit models that permitted spice to be used effectively at high frequencies . ( spice is an acronym for simulation program with integrated circuit emphasis and is a general - purpose analog electronic circuit simulator . now 37 years old , spice was first developed at the university of california at berkeley , and announced in 1973 . later versions of spice are still widely used today in ic and board - level design to predict circuit behavior . by 1985 spice had become a standard computer program\nanacat , a computer - aided testing tool that could import experimental test results directly into the software simulation environment .\nhewlett packard company ( hp ) was internally developing solely for its own use , very capable software tools for analyzing and designing high performance instrumentation .\nto give its hardware businesses performance and time - to - market advantages over competition . such software tools for the most part were not then available commercially . moreover , even if similar tools were commercially available from other suppliers , many manufacturing managers back then still believed that by using their own internally - developed proprietary software , they gained extra , unique advantages .\nfor by 1987 , folks who were at hp at that time have told the writer that several business plans and product specification documents were circulating internally within hp . at this point it was clear that hp was committed to building up its\ncomputer - aided engineering ( cae ) organization to enter the commercial eda market . from the original business plans , one key motivation of hp to \u2018go commercial ' was the desire by hp to provide a complete portfolio to all rf / mw r & d ; designers \u2013 i . e . both software and measurement . this fundamental business driver remains in effect today .\nbeyond hp\u2019s linear simulator , two additional important developments were also underway on the hp side . first was the development of a complete schematic capture interface with graphical layout and back - annotation \u2013 a major change to the older netlist approaches being used previously . the second was the result of research that hp funded at uc berkeley , where an hp employee named ken kundert and others within hp developed the first nonlinear , frequency domain simulator ( harmonic balance ) . with the linear simulator , the design framework , the new nonlinear simulator and the required models , hp\neagleware ( formerly named chip busters in earlier days ) was also quietly building up a large following in another segment of the market . founded by\nacademy , a front - end schematic capture user interface for both touchstone and libra .\nhfss . hp sent a project manager to pittsburgh to help manage the project and bring the original hfss product to market . hp introduced this product on the cover of the february 1990 issue of microwave journal .\nmomentum product , which came to market in 1992 . ( over the next 18 years , as\nmomentum advanced , it became one of the most successful and trusted em technologies in the market ) .\nhp impulse , the first convolution time - domain simulator that allowed the accurate inclusion of frequency domain models to help neutralize this part of the battlefield .\nby this point both companies had grown to be about the same size , at approximately $ 20 million each in annual revenue . ( the newly merged entity was estimated to be at just over $ 40 million in 1994 revenue ) .\nonce merged , the two companies jointly marketed a combined and rationalized portfolio of simulation and analysis tools worldwide , eventually providing design solutions for applications including cellular telephones , wireless lans , collision - avoidance radar , defense electronics and satellite communications links .\nchuck abronson era from its independent inception in 1983 until its merger with the hewlett packard company in 1993 . a subsequent\njim mcgillivary years following the agilent technologies ' spin - out from hewlett packard and ipo in 1999 , up to the beginning of 2010 .\n[ 1 ] x - parameters is a registered trademark of agilent technologies . the x - parameter format and underlying equations are open and documented . for more information visit\nembarrassed february 08 , 2010 reviewed by ' i ' m embarrassed ' i ' m personally embarrassed by chris ' response and similar rhetoric from others @ corporate . take a look at cooley ' s anonymous tip . guess where it comes from . we don ' t need to stoop to this kind of behavior . we have a good product . why can ' t we compete on that . i don ' t believe what i ' m told from above . most of us don ' t . all this whining and hate reflects badly on the us and badly on me personally . at least agilent has standards they try to live up to . i wish we has the same . 34 of 39 found this review helpful . was this review helpful to you ? ( report this review as inappropriate )\nthink before you post february 08 , 2010 reviewed by ' rational engineer ' i enjoyed your article russ . also , it\u2019s probably not what was intended , but i think awr\u2019s response above says more about their company than it does about their competitor featured in your interview . you\u2019ve got to wonder if this is the tone and culture sponsored from the ceo on down . that would never fly in my company . so i guess i would say that i\u2019m indeed influenced by the awr response , but probably not in the way they intended for me to be . 35 of 38 found this review helpful . was this review helpful to you ? ( report this review as inappropriate )\n\u00a9 2018 internet business systems , inc . 25 north 14th steet , suite 710 , san jose , ca 95112 + 1 ( 408 ) 882 - 6554 \u2014 contact us , or visit our other sites :\nsystemvue is a focused electronic design automation ( eda ) environment for electronic system - level ( esl ) design . it enables system architects and algorithm developers to innovate the physical layer ( phy ) of wireless and aerospace / defense communications systems and provides unique value to rf , dsp , and fpga / asic implementers . as a dedicated platform for esl design and signal processing realization , systemvue replaces general - purpose digital , analog , and math environments . systemvue\nspeaks rf\n, cuts phy development and verification time in half , and connects to your mainstream eda flow .\nadds fixed - point hardware - true simulation models and a vhdl / verilog hardware implementation path for the systemvue environment .\nadds fixed - point hardware - true simulation models and a vhdl / verilog hardware implementation path to the systemvue environment .\nstandards - based phy libraries , compiled sources , receivers , function blocks , and reference designs that adhere to the physical layer of modern emerging standards .\napplication personalities and design kits for systemvue to accomplish deeper analysis and / or implementation tasks , for both rf system architectures and digital hardware design .\nevolutions in targets , ew , and countermeasures require complex signal generation and analysis for advanced simulation and testing of multiple emitters .\n* prices are subject to change without notice . prices shown are manufacturer ' s suggested retail prices ( msrp ) . prices shown are exclusive of taxes .\nads core is the starting element for you to build up your design and simulation capabilities . it already contains powerful features for you to start designing immediately including :\npreviously sold separately , the combined capabilities in ads core assure you the best value in rf design capabilities available anywhere . for example , design guides automate the synthesis of filter and multi - stage matching networks to reduce hours of designs to minutes . the high quality of software engineering behind ads provides a stable platform for the creation , sharing and management of your valuable intellectual properties .\nfrom ads core , you can add other circuit , system and electromagnetic simulation capabilities to complete even the most challenging designs . your careful choice of ads core represents joining a growing installed base of over 12 , 000 successful designers worldwide .\ndesign environment - graphical user interface for schematic entry and simulation setup within the advanced design system ( ads ) .\ndata display - allows simulation results to be viewed either graphically , as they would appear on analyzers or other instruments , or as raw data .\nconnection manager - reads data from , downloads data to , and controls selected instruments . the w2200bp includes the connection manager client only . the connection manager server must be downloaded and installed separately ."]}
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", "topic": 14}], "title": "cst brands", "paragraphs": ["glassdoor has 96 cst brands reviews submitted anonymously by cst brands employees . read employee reviews and ratings on glassdoor to decide if cst brands is right for you .\nparent of circle k agrees to buy cst brands for $ 4 . 4 billion\ncouche - tard acquiring cst brands in $ 4 . 4b deal | convenience store news\nthe process took 3 + months . i interviewed at cst brands in december 2014 .\nglassdoor gives you an inside look at what it ' s like to work at cst brands , including salaries , reviews , office photos , and more . this is the cst brands company profile . all content is posted anonymously by employees working at cst brands .\nthe process took 3 + months . i interviewed at cst brands in december - 2014 .\nkim lubel has helmed cst brands since it spun off from valero energy corp . in 2013 .\nthe partnership funded the transaction through funds available under its credit facility and cst brands utilized available cash .\nnews about cst brands inc . , including commentary and archival articles published in the new york times .\ncst brands immediately became a fortune 500 company upon spinning off from valero energy corp . in 2013 .\ncircle k parent company finalizes $ 4 . 4 billion merger with cst brands - san antonio express - news\ncouche - tard finally closes acquisition of san antonio - based cst brands inc . - san antonio business journal\nsan antonio \u2014 circle k parent alimentation couche - tard appears to be the winner in the cst brands sweepstakes .\nparent of circle k agrees to buy cst brands for $ 4 . 4 billion - san antonio express - news\nalimentation couche - tard inc . and cst brands , inc . ; analysis to aid public comment ; proposed consent agreement\nvalero stockholders on the books in mid april will receive one share of cst brands for every 9 valero shares they hold .\nalimentation couche - tard inc . confirms closing of the agreement with cst brands , inc . and its transaction with parkland fuel corporation\n, of the acquisition of cst brands , inc . (\ncst\n) and its transaction with parkland fuel corporation (\nparkland\n) ( tsx : pki ) .\ncst brands currently operates a network of about 2 , 000 convenience stores . how would those sites be handled by a new owner ?\na new energy company is born \u2014 refiner valero energy corp . officially spun off its retail unit on wednesday , creating cst brands inc .\ncst brands inc . operates approximately 2 , 000 locations throughout the southwestern united states , georgia , florida , new york and eastern canada .\nlubel steered cst brands through its spinoff from valero energy corp . in 2013 and has since helmed the company . activist investors pushed cst brands to a sale last year after it saddled itself with liabilities tied to its aggressive expansion strategy that depressed its stock value and threatened its credit rating .\ncst brands sold for $ 3 . 67b as couche - tard bets on u . s . gas stations amid the rise of uber and tesla\n) , a subsidiary of seven & i holdings co . , ltd . , signed an agreement to acquire stores from cst brands , inc .\njuicy crack spreads have kept downstream refining facilities profitable for the past year , but valero ( vlo ) might be offering investors something even better via its retail operations spinoff cst brands ( cst ) .\nterry monroe , founder and president of american business brokers & advisers , added once cst is acquired , couche - tard will focus on improving in - store operations at cst brands locations . he also expects cost cutting to take place at acquired cst locations .\nvalero announced the spin - off earlier this month . cst brands had 2012 revenue of about $ 13 billion . stores are concentrated in the central and southwestern u . s . states . it also sells fuel under the valero and diamond shamrock brands .\n, adjusted to include the acquisition of cst brands , inc . , couche - tard ' s network comprised of close to 9 , 500 convenience stores throughout\nthe $ 4 . 4 billion deal that will see canadian firm alimentation couche - tard take over san antonio - based cst brands inc . officially closed wednesday .\nftc approves final order requiring divestitures of retail fuel stations and convenience stores related to alimentation couche - tard inc . \u2019s merger with competitor cst brands , inc .\nthe acquisition of cst brands also included a transaction with parkland fuel corporation , who will be purchasing a majority of cst\u2019s canadian assets from couche - tard , which are located in quebec , ontario and the atlantic provinces .\ncst brands inc . , the parent company of convenience store operator corner store , has closed on its acquisition of nice n easy grocery shoppes in new york state .\nquebec - based alimentation couche - tard , the parent company of circle k , closed its $ 4 . 4 billion merger with cst brands inc . on wednesday .\nin late march , joe topper , chief executive officer and president of crossamerica partners , announced his plans to retire as ceo effective sept . 30 , 2015 , and resigned as president effective immediately . the new president , jeremy bergeron , who currently serves as senior vice president of integration and development for cst brands , comes with nearly 20 years of experience with valero and cst brands . topper will continue to serve on the boards of both cst brands and crossamerica after he formally steps down as ceo .\ncst brands was valued at $ 3 . 4 billion before the report , but rose to $ 3 . 55 billion in tuesday morning trade . it\u2019s assumed laval , quebec - based couche - tard would at least pay this $ 3 . 55 figure to cst brands , and probably more . experts predicted cst brands could fetch at least $ 50 per share , with herzog predicting a price that could reach up to $ 56 per share . the company traded at approximately $ 47 per share on aug . 16 .\nin november 2014 , the company closed on the acquisition of nice n easy grocery shoppes . cst will retain the nice n easy brand . cst brands and crossamerica jointly purchased the assets of nice n easy , with crossamerica purchasing 23 fee sites , as well as certain fuel - distribution assets for $ 65 million . cst brands purchased the retail operations at the 32 company - operated sites and certain other assets .\nvalero energy corp . spun off its retail segment into a new company , cst brands inc . , which debuted on the new york stock exchange on may 1 , 2013 .\nthe jones company was advised in the transaction by fifth third securities , a subsidiary of fifth third bank . rbc capital markets llc advised cst brands , inc . in the transaction .\nbonnie herzog , managing director , beverage , tobacco & convenience store research for wells fargo securities llc , has long looked at couche - tard as a likely acquirer for cst brands .\nftc requires retail fuel station and convenience store operator alimentation couche - tard inc . to divest up to 71 fuel stations as a condition of merger with competitor cst brands , inc .\nsan antonio \u2014 alimentation couche - tard inc . is acquiring cst brands inc . in a $ 4 . 4 - billion deal . the merger agreement announced monday morning brings an end to months of speculation about the future of locally based cst .\ncst brands and crossamerica partners lp ( nyse : capl ) jointly purchased the assets of nice n easy , with crossamerica purchasing 23 fee sites as well as certain fuel distribution assets for $ 65 million while cst brands purchased the retail operations at the 32 company - operated sites and certain other assets . crossamerica will lease the acquired real estate to cst and will provide wholesale fuel supply to 24 nice n easy sites under long - term agreements .\nsan antonio - based cst brands ( nyse : cst ) is the parent company of corner store , the second - largest convenience store operator in north america with 1 , 900 locations in the southwest united states and eastern canada and 12 , 000 employees .\njoe topper , the chairman and ceo of the general partner of lgp prior to cst\u2019s acquisition , will continue to serve as president and ceo of the general partner and has joined the board of directors of cst brands . kim lubel , the chairman and ceo of cst brands , will assume the role of chairman of the general partner . \u201cthis is a very exciting day for all of us , and signals the start of a new chapter of growth for both cst and the partnership , \u201d said lubel . \u201ci am happy to welcome joe topper to our leadership team and , on behalf of the cst board of directors , to the cst board . \u201d\n\u201ci want to welcome the dedicated team members of flash foods to cst , \u201d said kim lubel , chairman and ceo of cst brands . \u201cwe have great respect for the organization and are excited to work with and share best practices with this experienced group . \u201d\nwhen cst brands announced plans to explore strategic alternatives , its stock was hovering between the low and mid - $ 30s per share . recently , the stock has climbed to $ 41 per share .\nftc requires retail fuel station and convenience store operator alimentation couche - tard inc . to divest up to 71 fuel stations as a condition of merger with competitor cst brands , inc . | federal trade commission\nthe canadian parent company of circle k convenience stores finalized its $ 4 . 4 billion merger with cst brands inc . as ceo kim lubel announced she is leaving the san antonio - based convenience store operator .\nsan antonio - based cst brands will release its second - quarter results on aug . 5 . it comes five months after the retailer formally launched a full exploration of strategic alternatives in response to pressure from activist shareholders who late last year accused cst leadership of failing to deliver shareholder value .\nat least two parties interviewed\u2014each with a different perspective of cst\u2014raised the idea of naming former susser holdings / stripes convenience stores head sam susser ( pictured above ) as ceo of cst brands . one suggested bringing in susser , who sold his company in 2014 to energy transfer partners , even if cst isn\u2019t sold , while the other identified susser as an alluring figure should an investment group acquire cst . the speculation is rooted largely in two key factors :\ngiven its profitability , cst brands looks already like a \u201cbuy\u201d \u2014 or at least a \u201chold\u201d if you received shares in the spinoff . the deal looks even better when you compare it to its major publicly traded competitors .\nkim lubel , president and ceo of cst brands inc . , will leave the company after it completes its $ 4 . 4 billion merger with alimentation couche - tard inc . , the canadian parent company of circle k .\ncouche - tard inc . agreed to purchase cst brands , which operates the corner store chain of convenience stores , in an all - cash transaction in august . as part of the deal , couche - tard will assume cst\u2019s debt , which stood at $ 2 . 5 billion as of march 31 .\ntoday i say goodbye to the great cst team members that make cst strong . how lucky i am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard ! urltoken\na cst spokesperson did not immediately respond to follow - up requests for comment .\n) - - cst brands , inc . ( nyse : cst ) and lehigh gas partners ( nyse : lgp ) today announced cst\u2019s completion of the purchase of 100 % of the membership interests of lehigh gas gp llc , the general partner of lehigh gas partners lp ( nyse : lgp ) from lehigh gas corporation and all of the outstanding idrs of lgp . the aggregate consideration was $ 17 million in cash and 2 . 044 million shares of cst common stock .\nsan antonio - - as speculation swirls around the likely sale of convenience - store retailer cst brands , analysts , industry insiders and investors of the publicly traded company agree that the company\u2019s upcoming second - quarter earnings call is critical .\na refining behemoth that became a retail giant as well , valero energy corp . spun off its retail segment into cst brands inc . , debuting on the new york stock exchange on may 1 , 2013 . since then , cst brands has been focused on the corner store brand , building new sites and acquiring convenience stores , growing its footprint in the northeast , texas and arizona . it has added more than 1 , 400 employees , totaling about 13 , 500 .\na refining behemoth that became a retail giant as well , valero energy corp . spun off its retail segment into a new company , cst brands inc . , which debuted on the new york stock exchange on may 1 , 2013 .\ncircle k and kangaroo express owner alimentation couche - tard inc . is about to buy cst brands inc . according to published reports and that could catapult the canadian - based retailer ahead of irving - based 7 - eleven by store count .\nin addition to lubel , cst\u2019s top four executives also will be leaving the company .\nfor cst brands and ceo kim lubel , the company ' s sale completes a three and a half year run on the nyse in which it rose roughly 65 % , more than doubling the gains posted by the s & p 500 index . \u201cafter the board\u2019s comprehensive review of strategic alternatives to enhance stockholder value , we are pleased to reach this agreement with couche - tard , which we expect to provide immediate and compelling value to our stockholders , \u201d added kim lubel , ceo of cst brands .\ncst brands ceo and president kim lubel echoed hannasch , \u201cthis really gives us a nice scale for circle k in texas and fits almost like a jigsaw puzzle when you layer the two together , on the u . s . footprint in particular . \u201d\ncst brands , inc . investors : randy palmer , 210 - 692 - 2160 executive director \u2013 investor relations or media : lisa koenig , 210 - 692 - 2659 director of communications or the deberry group melissa ludwig or trish deberry , 210 - 223 - 2772\nquebec - based alimentation couche - tard inc . , the parent company of the circle k chain of gas stations , has agreed to buy san antonio - based convenience store operator cst brands for about $ 4 . 4 billion in an all - cash transaction .\nthe san antonio - based corner store chain of convenience stores will be rebranded circle k after the two brands\u2019 parent companies finalized a $ 4 . 4 billion merger wednesday .\nalimentation couche - tard inc . announced it has obtained clearance from the ftc for the acquisition of cst brands inc ( nyse : cst ) . couche - tard has agreed to sell 70 sites to empire petroleum partners , llc in the u . s . and expects the divestiture transaction to close at the end of august or in early september , 2017 .\ncouche - tard has also entered into an agreement with parkland fuel corp . to sell certain canadian assets of cst after the merger for approximately $ 750 million . the assets include cst ' s cardlock business , cst ' s dealer and commission agents business , cst ' s commercial and home energy business , a number of company - operated stores to be determined following the competition bureau of canada ' s review of the transaction and cst ' s montr\u00e9al corporate head office .\ntwo venture capital firms that own shares in cst brands , jcp investment management llc and engine capital lp , have criticized the retailer in the past for poor merchandise sales . these activists ' efforts led cst to appoint convenience store industry veterans tad dickson and rocky dewbre to its board of directors and undertake an \u201cexploration of strategic alternatives to further enhance shareholder value . \u201d\nand then in june , 7 - eleven bought 79 stores from cst in california and wyoming .\n) - - cst brands , inc . ( nyse : cst ) , a san antonio - based fortune 500 fuel and convenience retailer , announced today the closing of the previously announced acquisition of the flash foods store network from the jones company and its affiliates . based in waycross , ga , the jones company and its affiliates operate 165 stores in the georgia and florida markets .\ninvestors will receive $ 48 . 53 a share for cst \u2014 a price that is 42 percent higher than cst\u2019s closing price on march 3 , shortly before the company announced it was considering a sale , couche - tard said monday . couche - tard also agreed to assume all of cst\u2019s debt .\nbased on several metrics , cst is the cheapest of its peer group . based on projected earnings , cst can be had for a forward p / e of just 14 , compared to 17 . 6 for susser holdings ( suss ) and 18 . 33 for casey\u2019s general stores ( casy ) . on the enterprise value / ebitda , cst brands is still better than its two peers , clocking in at just 8 . 2 . that compares 8 . 4 and 9 . 3 for its respective rivals .\ncst unveiled the corner store market brand , which focused on fresh food and groceries , in november 2015 .\ncst brands , inc . investors : randy palmer , 210 - 692 - 2160 director \u2013 investor relations or media : the deberry group melissa ludwig or trish deberry , 210 - 223 - 2772 or crossamerica partners lp investors : karen yeakel , 610 - 625 - 8126 vice president , investor relations kyeakel @ urltoken\non monday , quebec - based convenience store operator alimentation couche - tard unveiled a $ 3 . 67 billion takeover of cst brands , a conglomerate that supplies exxonmobil , valero , bp , shell and phillips66 fuel to some 3 , 000 gas stations around the country and operates hundreds of gas station convenience stores .\nregarding why the deal makes sense for couche - tard , monroe responded the parent of circle k\ncan add to its geographic footrptint in the southern portion of the united states . texas is one region that is desirable , as is georgia [ where cst brands acquired flash foods inc . sites ] .\nadditionally , one of the new directors added to the cst board in march was former susser executive rocky dewbre .\nretail fuel station and convenience store operator alimentation couche - tard inc . has agreed to divest up to 71 retail fuel stations with convenience stores to empire petroleum partners in order to settle federal trade commission charges that act\u2019s proposed $ 4 . 4 billion acquisition of competitor cst brands , inc . would violate federal antitrust law .\ncouche - tard inc . agreed to purchase cst brands , which operates the corner store chain of convenience stores , in an all - cash transaction in august . couche - tard won merger approvals from regulators in the u . s . and canada earlier this week and completed the merger wednesday . as part of the deal , couche - tard will assume cst\u2019s debt , which stood at $ 2 . 5 billion as of march 31 .\nbofa merrill lynch is serving as lead financial advisor and j . p . morgan chase is also serving as financial advisor to cst . wachtell , lipton , rosen & katz and stikeman elliott are acting as legal advisors to cst .\nin speaking with an industry analyst recently , senior management of cst brands and crossamerica stated that they are currently looking at 20 deals in their acquisition pipeline and are targeting $ 150 million to $ 200 million in acquisitions a year , subject to market conditions . cst is also focused on organic growth , and plans to build 35 to 40 new locations in the united states this year , as well as 10 to 12 new locations in canada .\ncst brands , inc . ( nyse : cst ) , a fortune 500 company , is one of the largest independent retailers of motor fuels and convenience merchandise in north america . based in san antonio , texas , cst employs over 14 , 000 team members at over 2 , 000 locations throughout the southwestern united states , georgia , florida , new york and eastern canada offering a broad array of convenience merchandise , beverages , snacks and fresh food . in the u . s . , cst corner stores proudly sell fuel and signature products such as fresh choices baked and packaged goods , u force energy and sport drinks , cibolo mountain coffee , fc soda and flavors2go fountain drinks . in canada , cst is the exclusive provider of ultramar fuel and its d\u00e9panneur du coin and corner stores sell signature transit caf\u00e9 coffee and pastries . cst also owns the general partner of crossamerica partners lp , a master limited partnership and wholesale distributor of motor fuels , based in allentown , pennsylvania . for more information about cst , please visit urltoken .\ncst brands , inc . , a fortune 500 company , is one of the largest independent retailers of motor fuels and convenience merchandise in north america . based in san antonio , texas , cst employs nearly 12 , 000 team members at nearly 1 , 900 locations throughout the southwestern united states and eastern canada offering a broad array of convenience merchandise , beverages , snacks and fresh food . in the u . s . , cst corner stores proudly sell fuel and signature products such as fresh choices baked and packaged goods , u force energy and sport drinks , cibolo mountain coffee , fc soda and flavors2go fountain drinks . in canada , cst is the exclusive provider of ultramar fuel and its d\u00e9panneur du coin and corner stores sell signature transit caf\u00e9 coffee and pastries . for more information about cst , please visit urltoken .\nif you want a real dark horse , some industry observers say keep an eye out for the company that originally divested cst brands\u2014valero energy . \u201ci don\u2019t see it , \u201d one investor said , \u201cbut if they could get it for the right price , it would ensure them a large retail network to carry their [ valero fuel ] brand . \u201d\nthe cst acquisition , valued at $ 48 . 53 a share , is a big get for couche - tard\u2019s fleet .\nvalero on tuesday reported first - quarter earnings of $ 1 . 18 a share , compared to estimates around $ 1 a share . on a conference call with analysts , the refiner said it is considering spinning off its \u201cmidstream\u201d business \u2013 logistics , transportation and storage \u2014 into a master limited partnership after it completes the spin - off of cst brands .\nat this stage , there is less than a 5 % probability that cst brands will remain an independent operator . according to multiple sources , the company will be sold before the end of year . two sources confirmed that if the company is not sold by year\u2019s end , ceo kim lubel ( pictured above ) could be replaced with an interim leader .\ncst brands has about 1 , 900 company - operated convenience stores and gas stations in the united states and canada and more than 5 , 000 retail and branded wholesale outlets in the united states , canada and the caribbean . most of the u . s . company - operated stores do business under the name corner store and most sell valero fuel .\nlast year , valero decided to spin off cst brands in a move that will concentrate its operations to strictly refining petroleum . that will make vlo a much leaner refining operation and will remove much of the \u201cuncertainty\u201d of retail from its earnings . valero also is considering spinning off its midstream assets into an mlp to gain the tax advantages of being general partner .\ncst brands has about 2 , 000 company - operated convenience stores and gas stations in the united states and canada and more than 5 , 000 retail and branded - wholesale outlets in the united states , canada and the caribbean . most of the u . s . company - operated stores do business under the name corner store and most sell valero fuel .\nthis press release and any oral statements made regarding the subjects of this release may contain forward - looking statements of cst brands and crossamerica partners . the words \u201cbelieve , \u201d \u201cexpect , \u201d \u201cshould , \u201d \u201cintends , \u201d \u201cestimates , \u201d and other similar expressions identify forward - looking statements . it is important to note that actual results could differ materially from those projected in such forward - looking statements . for more information concerning factors that could cause actual results to differ from those expressed or forecasted , see cst brand\u2019s and crossamerica\u2019s ( formerly lehigh gas partners\u2019 ) form 10 - qs or form 10 - k filed with the securities and exchange commission , available at urltoken . neither cst brands or crossamerica partners undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise any statements in this release , whether as a result of new information , future events or otherwise .\nhe added couche - tard is\nexcited to share best practices with cst as well as to combine the capabilities of cst ' s team with couche - tard ' s , to enhance value for our stockholders . we strongly believe that our all - cash offer is a compelling one for cst ' s stockholders , giving them the opportunity to realize full and immediate value for their investment .\nand couche - tard would be making the leap over 7 - eleven with the purchase of a texas - based company . the wall street journal this morning is quoting sources who said couche - tard is nearing a deal to pay $ 3 . 4 billion for san antonio - based cst brands , which was formed in 2013 when valero energy corp . spun off its stores .\nacquiring cst also gives couche - tard a leg up in the convenience store industry\u2019s shift toward in - store sales of fresh food .\nthese assets include 159 cst stores , its montreal corporate office , its commercial cardlock business and its entire commercial and home energy business .\n\u201cit\u2019s been more than four months since cst began looking at strategic alternatives . some investors are growing impatient , \u201d said one institutional investor , who , like others interviewed for this story , spoke on condition of anonymity to comment openly about cst and its future prospects .\ncouche - tard will , through its acquisition , also acquire cst ' s interest in crossamerica partners lp and associated incentive distribution rights .\nclosing of the acquisition of cst is expected to occur on june 28 , 2017 . cst stockholders will receive $ 48 . 53 in cash per share , for a total enterprise value of approximately us $ 4 . 4 billion , including the assumption of net debt .\nin 2014 , cst acquired the general partner of crossamerica partners lp ( formerly lehigh gas partners ) and then jointly acquired 32 nice n easy grocery shoppes in new york , and erickson oil of wisconsin and its 64 freedom valu stores . cst brands also picked up 22 timewise stores in texas from landmark industries and 41 company - operated one stop convenience stores based in charleston , w . va . , along with four commission agent sites , nine dealer fuel - supply agreements and one freestanding franchised quick - service restaurant .\ncst brands has company - operated convenience stores and gas stations in the united states and canada and more than 5 , 000 retail and branded wholesale outlets in the u . s . , canada and the caribbean . more than half of cst ' s u . s . corner stores are located in texas . most of the u . s . company - operated stores do business under the name corner store and most sell valero fuel , but the company is emphasizing the corner store brand rather than the fuel brand .\nstatements contained in this release that state the company\u2019s or management\u2019s expectations or predictions of the future are forward - looking statements . the words \u201cbelieve , \u201d \u201cexpect , \u201d \u201cshould , \u201d \u201cintends , \u201d \u201cestimates , \u201d \u201ctarget\u201d and other similar expressions identify forward - looking statements . it is important to note that actual results could differ materially from those projected in such forward - looking statements . for more information concerning factors that could cause actual results to differ from those expressed or forecasted , see cst brands\u2019 form 10 - qs and form 10 - k filed with the securities and exchange commission , and available on cst brands\u2019 website at urltoken . the company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any statements in this release , whether as a result of new information , future events or otherwise .\nmonday ' s all - cash deal values cst brands at $ 48 . 53 a share , a 42 % premium to the company ' s share price in march when reports of a sale first surfaced . couche - tard is valuing cst at $ 4 . 4 billion when including its debt . for couche - tard , the acquisition will expand its footprint in the u . s . and will give it ownership of a company that sold nearly 3 billion gallons of gasoline last year and generated $ 11 . 4 billion in sales .\nadd in the fact that cst management has already stated its intention to pay a dividend , and you have a recipe for long - term success .\ncst\u2019s stock - price reaction in light of the news was somewhat unusual . instead of rising toward couche - tard\u2019s offer price as expected , cst dropped slightly monday , closing at $ 47 . 45 a share . and in another curiosity , couche - tard\u2019s shares soared by more then 7 percent .\nthis review led cst to shed some underperforming assets , including 79 convenience stores in california and wyoming , which the company sold to 7 - eleven inc .\nthe price tag equals $ 48 . 53 per share in cash . in all , the transaction value represents a premium of approximately 42 percent to cst ' s closing stock price on march 3 , the last date prior to cst announcing that its board of directors began exploring strategic alternatives to further enhance stockholder value .\nin june , cst brands , with partner crossamerica partners lp , entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the one stop convenience - store chain based in charleston , west virginia . the transaction includes 41 company - operated one stop convenience stores , four commission - agent sites , nine dealer fuel - supply agreements and one freestanding franchised quick - service restaurant . of the 45 company - operated and commission agent sites , 30 are owned in fee . five of the company - operated locations have quick - service restaurants . for the year ended dec . 31 , 2014 , the aggregate 54 sites sold approximately 36 million gallons of motor fuel primarily under the marathon and exxon fuel brands , and had approximately $ 40 . 5 million in inside sales .\nlaval , quebec - based couche - tard is a global leader in the convenience and fuel retail industry , with a strong circle k brand across the united states . together , couche - tard and cst will join on the journey to become the world ' s preferred destination for convenience and fuel , according to cst .\nthe merger constitutes a significant coup for couche - tard in its bid to become the dominant convenience store operator in north america . cst brands operates 2 , 019 stores in the united states and canada , a network attained by the san antonio\u2019s aggressive acquisitions strategy since it spun from valero energy corp . in 2013 \u2014 though the approach saddled the company with billions in debt . the acquisition brings couche - tard\u2019s north american convenience store network to 10 , 180 stores .\nwhile it currently trades at a discount , cst won\u2019t stay that way for long . with long - term pricing contracts for gasoline still in hand from its former parent , along with its healthy real estate advantage ( can you say a reit potential ? ) , analysts estimate cst should and will eventually trade for a hefty premium in the space . just how hefty ? if cst can approach the industry average for ev / margins , shares should trade about 70 % higher than current prices .\ncst\u2019s network of convenience stores offer a broad array of merchandise , beverages , snacks and fresh food . in the united sates , cst corner stores sell products such as fresh choices baked and packaged goods , u force energy and sport drinks , cibolo mountain coffee , fc soda and flavors2go fountain drinks . u . s . stores are known for kolaches and whoopie pies . in 2012 , cst sold more than four million kolaches and 1 . 3 million whoopie pies baked fresh in its u . s . stores . in canada , cst is the exclusive provider of ultramar fuels and its depanneur du coin and corner stores sell signature transit cafe coffee and pastries .\ncst brands , inc . operates as a holding company , which conducts substantially all of its operations through its subsidiaries . it is an independent retailer of motor fuel and convenience merchandise items in the u . s . and eastern canada . the company ' s operations include the sale of motor fuel at convenience stores , filling stations and cardlocks , the sale of convenience merchandise items and services at convenience stores and the sale of heating oil to residential customers and heating oil and\nceo kim lubel , who led cst from its inception through the merger , announced wednesday that the closing of the deal would be her last day with the company .\nmeanwhile , cst made $ 112 million from fuel sales during the three - month period ended march 31 compared with $ 120 million during the same timeframe last year .\nheadquartered in quebec , canada , act operates convenience stores and retail fuel stations worldwide , including nearly 4 , 700 in united states . almost all the convenience stores , which operate primarily under the circle k and kangaroo express banners , also sell retail fuel under a variety of company and third - party brands .\nthe sale of more than stores by cst would be one of the biggest recent moves at consolidating the convenience store industry and would give couche - tard new bragging rights .\ncst shareholders are still making out pretty well in this deal , considering the run up in shares since cst announced it was exploring a sale . couche - tard is topping the stock\u2019s highest stand - alone price since its 2013 spinoff from valero and paying a 26 percent premium to analysts\u2019 average price target before the sale speculation picked up in the spring .\ncst ' s network of convenience stores offer a broad array of merchandise , beverages , snacks and fresh food . in the united states , cst corner stores sell private - label products , such as fresh choices baked and packaged goods , u force energy and sport drinks , cibolo mountain coffee , fc soda and flavors2go fountain drinks . u . s . stores are known for kolaches and whoopie pies . in canada , cst is the exclusive provider of ultramar fuels and its depanneur du coin and corner stores sell signature transit cafe coffee and pastries .\nwhile the heart of its portfolio resides in texas , the company\u2019s remaining assets are far - flung through its control of 265 stores in canada , more than 70 from its 2014 acquisition of the nice n easy chain in upstate new york , and operations of crossamerica partners lp , a master limited partnership ( mlp ) with headquarters in allentown , pa . , that is engaged in wholesale distribution of motor fuels . in addition , cst brands also owns the 170 - store flash foods inc . based in waycross , ga .\ncst responded by forming a special committee of independent directors to oversee the process , forging agreements with activist shareholders jcp management and engine capital lp to changes on the company\u2019s board of directors .\nthe merger is expected to close in early 2017 , according to the release . it is subject to the approval of cst\u2019s shareholders and regulators in the u . s . and canada .\nit is a great day for our investors , our employees and , above all , for our customers . cst is the fourth - largest network of convenience stores and fuel retailing in\ncrossamerica partners lp closed on the purchase of all of the outstanding shares of hudson , wis . - based erickson oil products inc . and certain related assets for $ 85 million , subject to certain post - closing adjustments . erickson operates 64 convenience stores in minnesota , michigan , wisconsin and south dakota , with a concentration in the twin cities . crossamerica intends to operate the freedom valu convenience stores , but expects to transfer the operation of certain sites over time to cst brands inc . , the parent company of crossamerica\u2019s general partner .\nacquiring cst also gives couche - tard a leg up in the convenience store industry\u2019s shift toward in - store sales of fresh food . under lubel\u2019s leadership , cst sought to insulate itself from volatile gas prices and falling cigarette sales by increasingly offering freshly prepared food items and groceries at its convenience stores and unveiled a separate brand , corner store market , specifically focusing on fresh food .\niridian asset management , vanguard , american century and pennant capital are the top four shareholders of cst , according to filings with the securities and exchange commission . bofa merrill lynch is serving as lead financial advisor and j . p . morgan chase is also serving as financial advisor to cst . wachtell , lipton , rosen & katz and stikeman elliott are the company ' s legal advisors .\ncst employs more than 14 , 000 team members at more than 2 , 000 locations throughout the southwestern united states , georgia , florida , new york and eastern canada . its u . s . banners are corner stores , nice n easy grocery shoppes , and flash foods . in canada , cst is the exclusive provider of ultramar fuel and its d\u00e9panneur du coin and corner stores .\nsince then , cst fetched a very lucrative return from 7 - eleven inc . and its subsidiary sei fuel services , selling 79 locations \u2014all but three sites in california\u2014for $ 408 million in may .\nwe look forward to welcoming cst and crossamerica to the couche - tard family ,\nsaid brian hannasch , couche - tard ' s president and ceo .\ncst is an excellent company and is well positioned in the southwestern united states with an important presence in texas , georgia , in the u . s . southeast region , new york and eastern canada . with this transaction we would strategically strengthen our positioning in both the ' sun belt ' and the east coast of north america . our teams are looking forward to meeting cst customers and welcoming them into the couche - tard family .\ncst had been on a shopping spree since its spinoff , issuing new debt to finance its ambitious growth plans . the convenience store operator acquired $ 300 million of fresh debt with the february purchase of flash foods , a georgia - based convenience store chain with 165 stores . that month , a cst subsidiary snatched up wisconsin - based erickson oil products and its 64 stores in the upper midwest . last year , cst bought new york - based nice n easy grocery shoppes \u2019s 77 stores and crossamerica partners bought 22 convenience stores in san antonio and austin from houston - based landmark industries in early 2015 .\nthe transaction also represents a premium of approximately 61 percent since may 1 , 2013 , the last date prior to regular way trading of cst following the company ' s spin off from valero energy corp .\nthe efforts by cst seemed to pay off . the convenience store operator made $ 164 million from merchandise and services during the first quarter of this year , a 2 . 5 percent boost from $ 160 million earned during the same period in 2016 . meanwhile , cst made $ 112 million from fuel sales during the three - month period ended march 31 compared with $ 120 million during the same timeframe last year .\ncst\u2019s gross profit from sales of merchandise and services in the u . s . and canada jumped 24 percent to $ 182 million during the second quarter , compared to $ 147 million during the same period in 2015 . gross profit for fuel sales , including sales made by cst\u2019s subsidiary crossamerica partners lp , rose to $ 134 million during the second quarter \u2014 or 14 percent more than the $ 118 million last year .\nexecutives for both companies view the sale as a major in - road for couche - tard to establish a larger footprint for its circle k chain in the southeast , especially in texas where cst runs 648 stores .\nthe $ 48 . 53 offering price also is 3 percent above cst\u2019s closing price as of last monday , hours before the wall street journal reported that couche - tard was the likely winning bidder for the san antonio company .\nthe boards of both companies unanimously agreed to the sale . couche - tard plans to rebrand cst\u2019s stores under the circle k logo and to establish a business unit in san antonio with shared service operations after the acquisition closes .\nsan antonio , texas - based cst operates 1 , 146 convenience stores and retail fuel stations in the united states . the convenience stores operate primarily under the corner store banner , while the fuel stations generally use the valero brand .\ncrossamerica partners lp , headquartered in allentown , pa , is a leading wholesale distributor of motor fuels and owner and lessee of real estate used in the retail distribution of motor fuels . formed in 2012 , the company distributes fuel to over 1 , 050 locations and owns or leases more than 625 sites in sixteen states : pennsylvania , new jersey , ohio , florida , new york , massachusetts , kentucky , new hampshire , maine , tennessee , maryland , delaware , west virginia , virginia , illinois and indiana . the company is affiliated with several major oil brands , including exxonmobil , bp , shell , chevron , sunoco , valero , gulf and citgo . crossamerica ranks as one of exxonmobil ' s largest distributors by fuel volume in the united states and in the top 10 for many additional brands . for additional information , please visit urltoken ( formerly urltoken ) .\ncouche - tard plans to run its largest u . s . operation from cst\u2019s former 559 , 258 - square - foot headquarters at 19500 bulverde road on the north side , which will manage the texas stores including 170 in san antonio .\ncst sought the sale after two activist investors \u2014 engine capital lp in new york and houston - based jcp investment management \u2014 muscled their way onto the board in march and pushed the company to seek \u201cstrategic alternatives\u201d to boost its stockholder value .\nunder lubel\u2019s leadership , cst sought to insulate itself from volatile gas prices and falling cigarette sales by increasingly offering freshly prepared food items and groceries at its convenience stores and unveiled a separate brand , corner store market , specifically focusing on fresh food .\ni have always thought that in our industry ' size matters ' , whether that be for purchasing , logistics , best practices or for becoming famous for our product categories ,\nsaid alain bouchard , founder and executive chairman of the board of directors , couche - tard .\nthe addition of cst ' s exceptional people and its strategic assets takes us one step further towards all these goals . i look forward to welcoming the cst and crossamerica teams onboard into our growing company .\nthat strategy weighed down cst\u2019s stock and prompted s & p global ratings to warn the company earlier this year of a possible downgrade in its credit rating . s & p revised its creditwatch implications to \u201cpositive\u201d from \u201cdeveloping\u201d on news of the sale .\nin recent months , cst had been reshaping itself to emphasize sales of groceries and fresh food over fuel through its corner store market concept , a move intended to insulate the company from volatility in the oil and gas industry and declining cigarette sales .\nthe efforts by cst seemed to pay off . the convenience store operator made $ 164 million from merchandise and services during the first quarter of this year , a 2 . 5 percent boost from $ 160 million earned during the same period in 2016 .\ntwo sources told csp daily news that while cst is intent to sell the entire network to a single buyer , if it cannot obtain a satisfactory price , it could divest the canadian and new york assets and the flash foods portfolio in separate transactions .\nthe newly minted company is the second - largest publicly traded convenience retailer in north america , with 1 , 900 outlets in the u . s . and canada . the company will trade on the new york mercantile exchange under the ticker cst starting thursday .\ndespite selling up to 71 cst - branded corner store locations in the united states , including some in texas , couche - tard will be adding over 1 , 300 new sites to its vast catalogue , which will now total nearly 14 , 000 stores worldwide .\ncst also controls the general partner of crossamerica partners lp , owns 100 percent of its incentive distribution rights and holds a significant equity investment in it . crossamerica distributes branded and unbranded road transportation fuel to more than 1 , 100 locations in the u . s .\nas part of the merger , couche - tard will sell off some of cst\u2019s canadian operations to parkland fuel corp . for $ 750 million after the merger is complete . couche - tard expects to finance it with its available cash and new and existing loans .\nit\u2019s unclear how exactly cst\u2019s corporate presence in san antonio and executive team will be affected by the sale . the san antonio - based company , which operates the corner store brand of convenience stores , currently leases about 83 , 000 square feet of office space at 100 valero way , for its corporate headquarters . cst plans to move into its new 559 , 258 - square - foot headquarters at 19500 bulverde road , which it paid $ 43 million to acquire in 2014 , within the next three weeks , lubel said .\nin march , under pressure from investors , cst launched a strategic review of assets that included a possible sale . suitors at the time included couche - tard , 7 - eleven parent seven & i , marathon petroleum , oxxo or a private - equity firm .\ncst was spun off from valero in may 2013 and performed strongly in its brief life on the new york stock exchange as it used acquisitions to increase its footprint , building a dominant operation across the southeast u . s . and in states like texas , georgia and new york .\n\u201cin cst , we acquire a company with strategic value that will efficiently complement our network , \u201d couche - tard ceo brian hannasch said in a statement . \u201cwe bring in great new locations as well as expertise and experience which are likely to allow us to venture into new opportunities . \u201d\nafter the board ' s comprehensive review of strategic alternatives to enhance stockholder value , we are pleased to reach this agreement with couche - tard , which we expect to provide immediate and compelling value to our stockholders ,\nsaid kim lubel , chairman , ceo and president of cst .\nthe divestiture order requires act to divest 70 cst fuel stations to empire , and to give empire the option of acquiring an additional location owned by act . the fuel stations to be divested are in arizona , colorado , florida , georgia , louisiana , new mexico , ohio , and texas .\ncouche - tard expects to finance the all - cash transaction with available cash , its existing credit facilities and a new term loan . the transaction is currently expected to close in early 2017 , subject to the approval of cst ' s stockholders and regulatory approvals in the u . s . and canada .\nthe other ace up cst\u2019s sleeve is that it owns the real estate for around 79 % of its stores , compared to an average of 52 % for its peer group . that provides the company with the potential to participate in leaseback transactions in the future and reduce the company\u2019s fixed costs in the present .\nthe companies also announced today that lehigh gas partners lp has changed its name to crossamerica partners lp effective today , october 1 , 2014 . beginning on october 6 th , crossamerica will begin trading under the symbol \u201ccapl\u201d and the partnership\u2019s common units will continue to trade on the new york stock exchange . \u201ci believe that the new name , crossamerica partners , truly reflects our combined vision of growth of cst and crossamerica across the north american continent , \u201d said topper . \u201ccollectively , cst and crossamerica distribute fuel to approximately 3 , 000 locations in 27 states from california to virginia , florida to maine , and across eastern canada . \u201d\nthree former cst executives \u2014 st\u00e9phane trudel , senior vice president of growth and strategy ; steve lattig , vice president of integration and development operations ; and jeff truman , vice president of regional retail operations \u2014 will run three of couche - tard\u2019s divisions in the u . s . and canada , the company said wednesday .\nto meet antitrust requirements from u . s . and canadian regulators , couche - tard agreed to sell cst\u2019s headquarters in montreal along with 159 corner stores in canada to parkland fuel corp . and 70 corner stores in the u . s . \u2014 including 19 in texas \u2014 to dallas - based fuel distributor empire petroleum partners ."]}
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", "topic": 9}], "title": "aurasma", "paragraphs": ["aurasma is now the all - new hp reveal ! don\u2019t worry , your aurasma content , aurasma studio account , and all auras will still work with the updated app . we\u2019ll be bringing you more exciting new features in the coming months . stay tuned !\nscan the above image for an example of how to use aurasma in the classroom .\naurasma develops and owns 100 % of its technology . founded out of pioneering research at\nthe aurasma platform continues to deliver value and tangible results to customers , driving consumer engagement , conversions , and unique brand experiences . for more information on aurasma , visit urltoken .\nat the augmented world expo ( awe ) . rj holmberg , aurasma ' s director of business development , will share how aurasma is seeing growth and expansion in key markets , and reveal some of the company ' s newest offerings .\nthis image launches an interview between dr . jessica cannon and student michael gawlick discussing student experiences in the history of flight aurasma class project . the video for this aura is also available at urltoken if you are unable to access the content through aurasma .\nuse aurasma cloud matching to augment more images than ever . now your favorite logos comes to life . optimized for ios7 devices .\naurasma is an augmented reality tool that allows users to create auras , which link digital content ( or overlays ) to objects , images and locations ( trigger images ) . users can view the digital content by scanning the trigger images with the aurasma application .\n) .\naurasma technology has garnered some great results for us and we will continue to evaluate opportunities to leverage it .\n, aurasma is built on patented technologies in image recognition and pattern matching . with 1m + monthly views , aurasma ' s platform powers 5 , 100 + apps and has helped over 100 , 000 customers worldwide leverage augmented reality to drive innovation and reach their goals .\naurasma has more than doubled its existing customer base worldwide with more than 60 , 000 new customers in the past 12 months . customers in more than 100 countries are now using aurasma to create meaningful , engaging and powerful mobile ar campaigns that drive revenue and demonstrate innovation .\nwith the advent of the iphone in 2007 , image recognition could go mobile , and the idea for aurasma was born . autonomy launched aurasma in 2011 , giving consumers and businesses the opportunity to link digital content ( including videos , audio and 3 - dimensional models ) to print or real - life images .\naurasma 4 . 0 is here ! we\u2019ve loaded up some exciting new features for you . enjoy ! * new video recording - - take video of auras ! capture an entire aura experience for social sharing . * streamlined social sharing - - aurasma now uses the native ios share functionality . sooo slick . * universal reader - - aurasma now reads images and qr codes ! * shiny and ready for ios9 . we hope you have fun . we\u2019re excited to see what you create !\nabout aurasma aurasma is changing the way we interact with the world . we help people use augmented reality ( ar ) to turn everyday objects , images , and places into new , interactive opportunities to engage with their fans and customers through striking graphics , animation , video , audio , and 3d content that drive real results .\na more social end user experience . updated camera functions and new social capabilities let people get in on the aurasma action by sharing photos , selfies and videos of augmented reality .\nas part of our rebranding effort , aurasma is now hp reveal . your existing auras , assets , and mobile apps will continue to work exactly the way you are used to .\n) .\naurasma is focused on giving our customers the ability to create quality , engaging and innovative augmented reality experiences that help them enhance their mobile strategies and drive measurable business results .\nnew in 4 . 0 . 3 : * fixed crashes with newer iphones new in 4 . 0 : * video recording - - take video of auras ! capture an entire aura experience for social sharing . * streamlined social sharing - - aurasma now uses the native ios share functionality . sooo slick . * universal reader - - aurasma now reads images and qr codes ! * shiny and ready for ios9 .\nnew in 4 . 0 . 2 : * performance tune ups and blasted bugs new in 4 . 0 : * video recording - - take video of auras ! capture an entire aura experience for social sharing . * streamlined social sharing - - aurasma now uses the native ios share functionality . sooo slick . * universal reader - - aurasma now reads images and qr codes ! * shiny and ready for ios9 .\nfirst off , there ' s no synchronization between aurasma studio ( on pc ) and the mobile app . isn ' t that great ? i just love switching between a computer and my phone when creating auras .\nfigure 1 shows russell nicholas and howard beazley , founders of the nicholas beazley aviation company in marshall , missouri . this image above will launch the aura that was created as part of this project . instructions for downloading aurasma and following the account \u201cucmhistory\u201d are available at the end of this article . if you are unable to access the content through aurasma , you can also view the video at the following link : urltoken . \u201d\nonline in our content creation tool , the studio . sign up today ! we recommend creating content in studio , which allows for easier content creation and sharing . you can access a series of aurasma studio tutorials here .\nif you ' re hungry for more ar action now , though , you can download the standalone aurasma app that lets you create your own\nlit up\nobjects . autonomy recently released a version for android to complement the ios version .\nnew in 5 . 1 . 1 * aurasma and all its great features are now ready for ios 10 ! new in 5 . 1 * aurasma now speaks different languages ! added support for english ( euro ) , french , spanish , portuguese , japanese , and chinese . * support for auras that are personalized to your device\u2019s language . new in 5 . 0 * brand new aurasma experience ! it\u2019s now more intuitive and easier than ever to discover , create , and share auras . * less is more . reduced number of screens by 48 % , making everything faster and simpler . * more intuitive flow for creating auras , so let yourself go , you aura - making machine ; ) * new way to create aurasma channels , so you can share your auras with the world . * new guided tutorials and information messages , to help you create better auras . * simplified log in and account creation process . go on , take a look !\nthe images below contain aurasma\nauras .\nto see these auras you need to download the aurasma app from the apple or the android app store ( free ) . you will then need to search for my channel : search for kkaatz . you will need to\nfollow\nit , when you find it . then all you need to do is to start the app , aim your iphone , ipad , or android phone at the images below , and watch the material that appears .\nbrand new aurasma experience ! it\u2019s now more intuitive and easier than ever to discover , create , and share auras . less is more . reduced number of screens by 48 % , making everything faster and simpler . more intuitive flow for creating auras , so let yourself go , you aura - making machine ; ) new way to create aurasma channels , so you can share your auras with the world . new guided tutorials and information messages , to help you create better auras . simplified log in and account creation process . go on , take a look !\nnew in 5 . 1 * aurasma now speaks different languages ! added support for english ( euro ) , french , spanish , portuguese , japanese , and chinese . * support for auras that are personalized to your device\u2019s language . * bug fixes and fine tuning . new in 5 . 0 * brand new aurasma experience ! it\u2019s now more intuitive and easier than ever to discover , create , and share auras . * less is more . reduced number of screens by 48 % , making everything faster and simpler . * more intuitive flow for creating auras , so let yourself go , you aura - making machine ; ) * new way to create aurasma channels , so you can share your auras with the world . * new guided tutorials and information messages , to help you create better auras . * simplified log in and account creation process . go on , take a look !\nwe have plenty more case studies lined up for later this year together with a launch of a brand new resource publication dedicated to architects , designers and interior designers this will include augmented reality driven by aurasma bringing video to printed media our next edition of revealed design home interiors is due out too later this year .\nnew in 5 . 1 . 2 * squashed a few bugs that caused a frozen white screen for some users . new in 5 . 1 * aurasma now speaks different languages ! added support for english ( euro ) , french , spanish , portuguese , japanese , and chinese . * support for auras that are personalized to your device\u2019s language . new in 5 . 0 * brand new aurasma experience ! it\u2019s now more intuitive and easier than ever to discover , create , and share auras . * less is more . reduced number of screens by 48 % , making everything faster and simpler . * more intuitive flow for creating auras , so let yourself go , you aura - making machine ; ) * new way to create aurasma channels , so you can share your auras with the world . * new guided tutorials and information messages , to help you create better auras . * simplified log in and account creation process . go on , take a look !\nnow , our entirely new narrative format continues to enthral fantasy fans and writers around the world . with wattpad and aurasma our audiences became embroiled in an elaborate adventure from cork , ireland in the mid - 1800s and joined the upper canada rebellions , to finally land in van diemen ' s land by way of convict ship .\noffice depot , inc . has seen their app usage increase 300 percent by adding ar campaigns to their mobile marketing strategies . the company recently won the best entertainment related marketing campaign at the mobile excellence awards for their aurasma - powered # gottagetinspir5d campaign , a program aimed at helping students , parents and teachers to find their passions .\nnew in 5 . 0 . 2 * squashed a round of bugs ! new in 5 . 0 * brand new aurasma experience ! it\u2019s now more intuitive and easier than ever to discover , create , and share auras . * less is more . reduced number of screens by 48 % , making everything faster and simpler . * more intuitive flow for creating auras , so let yourself go , you aura - making machine ; ) * new way to create aurasma channels , so you can share your auras with the world . * new guided tutorials and information messages , to help you create better auras . * simplified log in and account creation process . go on , take a look !\nthe nicholas beazley company facilitated the development of the marshall flying school , which by 1929 was the largest commercial flight school in the world . this image will launch the aura that was created as part of this project . if you are unable to access the content through aurasma , you can also view the video at the following link : urltoken .\nhp reveal ( formerly aurasma ) changes the way we interact with the physical world . discover augmented reality ( ar ) experiences , create your own ar , and share the magic with friends . bring photos , posters , birthday cards , and more . with hp reveal , print is only the beginning \u2013 and we can\u2019t wait to see what you create !\nnew in 5 . 0 . 4 * small changes that make app viewing experience clearer and easier new in 5 . 0 * brand new aurasma experience ! it\u2019s now more intuitive and easier than ever to discover , create , and share auras . * less is more . reduced number of screens by 48 % , making everything faster and simpler . * more intuitive flow for creating auras , so let yourself go , you aura - making machine ; ) * new way to create aurasma channels , so you can share your auras with the world . * new guided tutorials and information messages , to help you create better auras . * simplified log in and account creation process . go on , take a look !\nnew in 5 . 0 . 1 * rapid fire ! squashed a round of bugs from 5 . 0 . new in 5 . 0 * brand new aurasma experience ! it\u2019s now more intuitive and easier than ever to discover , create , and share auras . * less is more . reduced number of screens by 48 % , making everything faster and simpler . * more intuitive flow for creating auras , so let yourself go , you aura - making machine ; ) * new way to create aurasma channels , so you can share your auras with the world . * new guided tutorials and information messages , to help you create better auras . * simplified log in and account creation process . go on , take a look !\nrecord - setting pilot barney zimmerley was a instructor at the marshall flight school before going off to set distance and altitude records in nicholas - beazley aircraft . this image will launch the aura that was created as part of this project . if you are unable to access the content through aurasma , you can also view the video at the following link : urltoken . \u201d\nwe provide a powerful , drag - and - drop web studio for creating , managing , and tracking augmented reality campaigns . personalize campaigns to different audience segments through sophisticated targeting tools and measure results with our comprehensive analytics . users discover and interact with ar campaigns through your branded apps with embedded ar functionality or the aurasma app , available on the app store or google play .\nthere are several apps that can be downloaded to tablets or smart phones , including layar and augment , although the aurasma app ( urltoken ) was used for this particular project . it works through the camera on a device , which sees a target image and pulls the related content from the aurasma server that was uploaded by the user . as an example , several images in this article will launch additional augmented reality content . it will work from printed pages or from your computer screen , and you can see that content by downloading the aurasma app in apple\u2019s app store or through google play . once you download the app , you will need to create a free account and then search for and follow the account \u201cucmhistory\u201d to view the content . the image of nicholas and beazley , as well as the image of barney zimmerley and the marshall flight school newspaper , will launch content created as part of this history project . the image of dr . cannon and student michael gawlick will launch a short interview discussing the student experience with the project . additional examples of auras created for the project , as well as an overview video and additional information , are available at urltoken .\nthe ultimate call - to - adventure , audiences dived deep into our trove of interactive aurasma ar clues , joined forces in wattpad comment threads to test their theories , and continue to submit original short stories based on their findings . the journey unfolded over four months and enthralled fantasy fans around the world , ultimately giving writers the chance to be published in a beautiful illustrated book by tiny owl workshop .\nonce you ' ve downloaded the super 8 app and opened it up you ' ll be able to access the aurasma content by clicking on the\nar lens .\nthis brings up the view from your phone ' s camera . then it ' s just a simple matter of pointing the lens at an image like the super 8 poster that ' s been\nlit up\n- as autonomy refers to content that ' s aurasma - enabled - - and the app will recognize the image and work its magic , including but not limited to launching a game or playing video . ( an earlier demo reel shows the technology can trigger more than just video clips . ) one example we ' ve seen demonstrated : superimposing a video over an image , to make it seem as if the image came alive .\nnew in 5 . 0 . 3 * new way to easily send us feedback ! we want to hear from you . send us your comments and suggestions right from the app profile screen . * more bug fixin ' and piano tuning . new in 5 . 0 * brand new aurasma experience ! it\u2019s now more intuitive and easier than ever to discover , create , and share auras . * less is more . reduced number of screens by 48 % , making everything faster and simpler . * more intuitive flow for creating auras , so let yourself go , you aura - making machine ; ) * new way to create aurasma channels , so you can share your auras with the world . * new guided tutorials and information messages , to help you create better auras . * simplified log in and account creation process . go on , take a look !\na key standard of success for the westbury faery would utilise wattpad , an emerging platform for online storytelling and a second emerging platform , aurasma , to deliver augmented reality activated clues . with wattpad , our aim was to deliver the experience and elicit hundreds of thousands of theories and short story submissions to the ' # westburyfaery writing contest ' . in doing so , we enthralled fantasy fans around the world and created an entirely new narrative format .\nwith the ability to trigger more complex 3d effects , and the promised future streamlining of its ar pop - up experience , aurasma shows a lot of potential . the company first demoed its technology in april ; the super 8 activity is its first forge ahead , but by no means its last . autonomy promises it has a lot more coming down the pipeline . next on deck : embedding a pop - up video in a paper catalog tsubo shoes .\nat this time we cannot offer discounts on our software . we advise that you continue to use our free platform which allows you to create and share as much content as you like through the aurasma app . if you would like to request a quote for universal auras from our sales team though , simply click on the ' my account ' option in your studio account ( top right ) and then under ' quote history ' click ' request quote ' and fill in the required details .\nin the case of the super 8 poster , the app currently plays a short teaser clip for the movie . autonomy says that could change , though , if j . j . abrams and the creative team behind super 8 decide to include new clips or even a totally different type of content ; the idea would be to evolve the content the longer the movie ' s out . unlike a lot of ar apps that depend on black and white tags , aurasma relies on image recognition , as opposed to a bar code or qr code . this means the company can\nlight up\nalmost anything , be it a physical object or a static page . using the characteristics of an object ( including an image ) , an action is associated with it in a database , and then when the app identifies that object , it deploys the action that image has triggered . we saw aurasma work on the sample image the company provided of the mona lisa , and on a different picture of the mona lisa , too .\neach published chapter of world faery society ' s wattpad book ' mystery of the westbury faery ' , released a new clue ; an inventoried piece of photographed evidence . when the still image is scanned with the free aurasma ar app platform , investigators discover 3d digital details in spectacular audio - visual quality . for example , the much anticipated evidence # 27 tea caddy becomes brightly illuminated and spins to unravel an ancient runic riddle into english\u2014leading investigators to question if westbury faery herself had concealed a secret message all along .\na futuristic augmented reality tie - in for the movie super 8 turns your smartphone into its own science fiction story . with just your iphone and its camera , the movie ' s new app can turn any super 8 poster in the united states into a video clip from the film . the technology behind this comes from autonomy , which normally plays in enterprise software . but with its ar play , an iphone app called aurasma , you can use your smartphone or tablet to trigger cool videos and animation based upon what you ' re looking at through the camera .\naurasma ' s content is just one aspect of a long and complex viral marketing campaign for the film that ' s included a hidden url in a single frame of the movie ' s original teaser trailer and some extra footage hidden in the movie ' s iphone app . by solving puzzles and following clues in the app and around the web super 8 fans are able to unlock frames of this hidden video . since the super 8 app has already been downloaded over a million times , users have been able to work together to assemble minutes of hidden footage this way .\naurasma ' s history began with a british company called autonomy . autonomy was one of the leading producers of image recognition software when it was picked up by hewlett packard in 2011 . in the early 2000s , autonomy used the theories of an 18th century mathematician - - the reverend thomas bayes - - to create a pattern recognition software . the software used algorithms based on bayes\u2019 theories that it was possible to calculate the probability of certain objects , people and ideas being associated . autonomy\u2019s pattern recognition software - - idol - - did just that , using video and images to calculate the likelihood of a particular action occurring .\nall you need to do is : click the ' my account ' option ( top right ) in your account ; and then , under your profile image , click the option to ' share your private campaign ' . you can then copy the link ( using ctrl + c ) into an email to be sent to those who you want to be able to view your private ar content . if they tap on this link on a mobile device which has aurasma installed , the app will automatically open , and they will automatically follow your account containing the auras you want them to be able to view . this way multiple devices will be able to see auras in an account which is still private and not available to the wider app user base .\nduring the fall of 2015 , undergraduate history students at the university of central missouri were among the first in the country to participate in a student - driven , course - based project that leveraged cutting - edge augmented reality technology to create museum displays . as part of dr . jessica cannon\u2019s hist 4328 history of flight course , students researched and produced historical documentary materials on local and nationally important moments in aviation history . those materials were then converted to augmented reality displays for the nicholas beazley aviation museum in marshall , missouri . only a few museums ( like the smithsonian ) have used professional staff to create their own augmented reality content to date , but this course project was unique in that the content was student - produced using the aurasma app ( urltoken ) .\nto supplement the historical context of this blended online and face - to - face course , assigned readings provided the basis for discussions on museum display design , video production , and documentary strategies while students worked outside of class on researching and developing their videos . students worked in teams of four or five and ultimately created a total of six augmented reality \u201cauras\u201d using the aurasma app . each aura runs 2 - 3 minutes when viewed in the museum , so students had to learn to be concise and selective in providing essential details and context for their topic without losing their audience ( who would be holding their phone or tablet aimed at the target image for that time ) . a seventh \u201caura\u201d was filmed at the museum and is a longer video demonstration by museum staff of how a wooden propeller is made .\nyes this still has its bugs to work out , but what this ar app will let you do is so far ahead of any other ar app i ' ve tried . you don ' t have to worry about printing out visual triggers\u2026 like google expeditions does . nor do you have to be connected via wi - fi network . and you can publish what you do so anyone can have access to your creation . this also does an amazing job with overlays and allows you to move many of the objects on the 3 - d axis . they ' ve added new objects over the years and some of them need to be cleaned off that don ' t work . but that ' s just growing pains and i ' m confident that this will only get bigger and better and more amazing as the years go by . i ' m excited about the new upgrades coming ! from the description it sounds like we can look for them anytime now . long live a aurasma \u2013 hp reveal !\ni remain sceptical about wearable technology \u2013 aka \u201cthe contextual future\u201d , aka \u201caugmented reality\u201d \u2013 even though the media ( moi apart ) keeps hyping it to the point at which people might actually start to believe that they want their bodies connected to the internet .\ni\u2019m not averse to contextual technology per se . hearing aids fall into this category \u2013 and they work . and as someone who is terrible with faces , i\u2019d love something embedded in my ( non - google ) spectacles to remind me who i\u2019m talking to at social events . but i don\u2019t think such a thing will ever come in a reliable form .\nhowever , these airwave ski goggles from oakley are a rare example of wearable technology that makes sense . at the bottom right - hand corner as you look through there\u2019s what appears to be a 14 - inch screen at a distance of 5ft , telling you all sorts of stuff from your speed to where your friends are on the mountain and how many vertical feet you\u2019ve skied \u2013 as well as showing you any texts , emails and phone calls your iphone or android has received . and if you don\u2019t mind missing the sound of an approaching avalanche , you can also listen to music via a wireless control pad on your wrist . a decent idea , sleekly executed .\nthe ar content may be the film ' s coolest trick yet , though .\nto comment on this article and other pcworld content , visit our facebook page or our twitter feed .\npcworld helps you navigate the pc ecosystem to find the products you want and the advice you need to get the job done .\nthank you for your continued trust and support of hp \u2013 we look forward to bringing you new technology and exciting updates as we continue on our ar journey .\nprint , color and see your drawing in beautifully hand - animated 3d worlds .\nby purchasing this item , you are transacting with google payments and agreeing to the google payments terms of service and privacy notice .\nit ' s the most wonderful app in the world . and why not ? everyone just loves having apps that can barely function .\nalso , you can make overlays for your auras using pictures from your very own phone , but you can ' t use triggers from your phone . gee , it ' s like someone got lazy and decided to halfway implement such a feature for mobile users because it ' s funny watching them desperately trying to take an image that ' ll work .\nthe fun doesn ' t stop there ! you can look forward to hours of fun making auras on your pc with whatever images you choose , and even fancier overlay options . oh , did i say\nfun\n? sorry , i meant\ntearing your hair out in blind fury because literally nothing will work\n. it ' s like a classic game of russian roulette ; you ' ve got to make a lucky shot , and the chances are oh - so - slim , but that ' s the fun of it , right ! ?\ni recommend this app to anyone who looks forward to hating their phone , their pc , and every living being on the planet who claims this app is wonderful and somehow possess the witchcraft to make it work for them .\nlove it for adding easter eggs and other hidden fan content to any product . however , it ' s buggy sometimes and will stop working in the middle of a presentation which always looks bad . i would like to see more sensitivity from the scanner : i ' ve used similar images ( not exactly the same , only similar ) to trigger the same aura . would like to have the option of using a branded logo image consistently across campaigns and simply change the word copy , and have the app trigger different video content . currently it ' s not that sensitive .\nyes this still has its bugs to work out , but what this ar app will let you do is so far ahead of any other ar app i ' ve tried . you don ' t have to worry about printing out visual triggers\u2026 like google expeditions does . nor do you have to be connected via wi - fi network . and you can publish what you do so anyone can have access to your creation .\nthis also does an amazing job with overlays and allows you to move many of the objects on the 3 - d axis .\nthey ' ve added new objects over the years and some of them need to be cleaned off that don ' t work . but that ' s just growing pains and i ' m confident that this will only get bigger and better and more amazing as the years go by .\ni ' m excited about the new upgrades coming ! from the description it sounds like we can look for them anytime now .\nrequires ios 8 . 0 or later . compatible with iphone , ipad , and ipod touch .\nwith family sharing set up , up to six family members can use this app .\nwe are struggling to view the auras through the app in school , even though they work fine at home . could there be a firewall issue at my school ?\nautonomy , a leading enterprise infrastructure company has a new technology that can change the way we look at and interact with physical objects . called aurasmsa , it works with smart phone and tablets to , in real time , turn static images or even objects into videos , games and interactive experiences . aim your phone at a building and see a video about that building . aim it at a picture in a newspaper and launch an interactive experience . this video was supplied by autonomy .\nsorry , we ' re currently having trouble processing new newsletter signups . please try again later .\nif you want to get even more from ted , like the ability to save talks to watch later , sign up for a ted account now .\nurltoken translations are made possible by volunteer translators . learn more about the open translation project .\nthis webpage was generated by the domain owner using sedo domain parking . disclaimer : sedo maintains no relationship with third party advertisers . reference to any specific service or trade mark is not controlled by sedo nor does it constitute or imply its association , endorsement or recommendation .\nis one of the most popular and cutting - edge technologies being used in schools around the world today . enabling teachers to connect digital content such as video to images in books and classroom walls ,\noffers a uniquely inventive , fun , and holistic way of engaging students of all ages .\nis a free app which can be downloaded from the app store or google play onto iphones and ipads , and android phones and tablets version 4 . 0 and above . for more information , please\nteachers looking to make auras viewable through multiple devices ( for instance parents\u2019 and students\u2019 phones ) will find it more convenient to create auras online in the studio - in fact for any type of large scale implementation of ar , we would recommend creating content in studio vs the app .\nauras created on your device will be more simple auras , and , initially at least , can only be viewed through your device . whilst it is possible to share auras created on your phone with other phones and tablets , this is a less efficient way of making auras accessible to multiple devices . auras created in the studio , on the other hand , can very easily be delivered to tens , hundreds , even thousands of mobile devices .\nallows you the user to have accounts in two places : an in - app account , and an online account in the studio . content is generally created online in the studio , and then viewed using the app . it is also possible to make a few smaller , more simple auras in - app .\nwe are working all the time to improve the links between app and studio accounts , and they are already linked together to some extent . if you open an account online in the studio , or in - app , you will then be able to log straight in to the other using the exact same login credentials .\nlogging in to both studio and app with the same login credentials will ensure that the two accounts are more closely linked together . content you create and share from the studio will be automatically available in your app account , meaning you will not need to actively follow it in order to view it on your device . you can also test private content automatically using the simulate button in studio if you are logged in to the app with your studio login credentials . the key , then , is to have studio and app accounts with the same login details !\nhowever , studio and app accounts are not completely linked together . auras created in app will not appear in studio , and they cannot be moved in to the studio - if you want your auras available in both app and studio , you should create the auras online in your studio account . these studio auras are delivered to the app by ' sharing ' them in studio . as stated above , if you are logged in to both app and studio with the same login credentials , any auras you share from the studio will automatically appear in your app account - you will not need to actively search for and follow those auras in app .\nno . we do not offer dedicated educator or teacher accounts . all studio and app accounts are the same .\nno . all accounts have the same levels of functionality already set up by default . you do not need to do anything else once you have set up an account . we do not offer any further free upgrades .\nfrom the app store or google play and installed it onto your device , you are able to create simple auras in - app . tapping on the information button in app will provide you with more information on how to make auras in - app .\nauras you create on your device can initially only be viewed through your device , although it is possible to share auras created on your phone with other mobile devices . if you are looking to create auras which can be viewed through multiple devices , we recommend creating them online in the studio instead .\nthe studio is a free online platform that allows you to create and publish your own augmented reality content , which we call \u2018auras\u2019 . similar to a content management system , you can create sophisticated and professional - looking auras in the studio simply by uploading a few digital assets .\nfirst you need to sign up for an account . click here to register for an studio account !\nonce set up with an studio account , you will be able to start making your auras by uploading your assets \u2013 the images you want our technology to recognise ( trigger images ) , and the videos or images or animations you want to overlay these images with on your device ( s ) ( overlays ) .\nfor more detail on uploading your assets , linking them together to create auras , and then delivering these auras to multiple devices , you should take a look at our studio tutorials here .\nno , setting up an account on the studio and creating as many auras as you like in your account is completely free of charge . for more on what you can get for free on the\nno . we want our technology to be completely accessible to schools and non profits without their having to worry about costs . we therefore advise teachers and schools to deliver auras through the\napp by ' sharing ' them in the studio and having users ' follow ' their accounts in app .\nonce auras have been created in the studio , you have the option to ' share ' these at the click of a button . when you share an aura , this means that anyone using the\napp can view the aura ( and all other auras you have chosen to share ) simply by searching for and \u2018following\u2019 your account in app .\ncontent as you like on the app for as long as you like , completely free of charge .\nsome auras can be viewed automatically , these are called ' universal auras ' . these experiences do not require app users to first follow the account in which they exist , however these are restricted to customers enrolled in our beta program .\nas part of hp\u2019s constant commitment to innovation , we are currently in the process of reshaping the future of hp ' s augmented reality products . as a result , we are reworking our paid product offerings , including universal auras , and will therefore not be taking on any new customers into our beta program . we will have more to share with our registered users in the near future .\nalthough we are reworking our paid products , you can continue to create and share ar experiences through the studio for free .\nif you want other users to avoid having to go through the ' follow ' process , the other option is to provide users with the login credentials of a user which is already following the content . this would be our recommended approach :\n* try not to encourage users who are logged in with those details to follow anything else - otherwise , everyone using those login details will automatically be following those channels too .\nno , there is effectively no limit . we would , however , advise managing content so that your viewers are seeing your latest auras , as this will ensure faster loading times .\nno , they do not need separate accounts . however , accounts are set up on a one account - one user basis . if you do want students or staff to use the same account , we advise setting up an account with a general login which you are happy to share .\nno - the ability to set up multiple logins is only offered to commercial accounts . otherwise accounts only have a single user . this is why , if you do want to share account access with others , we advise you create a general login you are happy to share .\nno , all auras exist in the same ' auras ' section of your account . they will be listed in the same view in alphabetical order .\nno \u2013 unfortunately auras created online in one account cannot be moved into another account . if you want viewers to only have to follow one account to see all your auras , they will need to be created in the same studio account .\neasy \u2013 auras can be private or publicly shared . only when you click the option to ' share ' auras in studio will they be publicly available to other\nusers . if you simply opt to save auras but do not share them they will remain private in your account . you can choose to share them later , or keep them away from public view .\napp , search for your account in app and follow it \u2013 they will then be able to view your publicly shared auras .\nyes . sharing auras in the studio and allowing students or parents to follow your account in - app is undoubtedly the easiest and most efficient way of making auras available to multiple devices .\nplatform whilst still making them available to certain app users you have identified . the way to do this is to send your account ' s private subscription link to the specific email addresses or phone numbers of people you want to be able to see your content .\nwe do occasionally hear of connection problems , particularly on corporate wifi and in schools . usually this affects video streaming . if this is the problem you are seeing , you may find that some videos do work because they have been cached on your device while it was connected to a network without filtering .\nyou can try whitelisting , and please let us know how well this works .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 strict / / en\nurltoken\nthis site requires javascript to be turned on . please enable javascript and reload the page .\nyou appear to be using an older verion of internet explorer . for the best experience please upgrade your ie version or switch to a another web browser .\naugmented reality is on the cusp of radically transforming not only our daily lives but also education , making almost every experience in the real world a potential learning opportunity . we already rely on maps that suggest nearby restaurants and voice - activated technologies , and undoubtedly our dependence on instant and relevant information to real world experiences will continue to grow . as augmented reality technologies become ubiquitous and inexpensive ( or even free ) , they provide a powerful tool that can be leveraged to engage students both in learning and creating content .\nfor the project , students spent the semester researching , writing , and producing mini documentaries on both historical topics and biographies that complemented the existing displays in the museum . this part of the project was much like a traditional research paper , with students expected to utilize primary source documents and provide proper citations for their work . the information they found was then organized into short scripts that were paired with images to create short historical documentaries . in one case , students took on the characters of the two founders of the company , russell nicholas and howard beazley , to record an introduction for the museum .\nstudents gained experience with augmented reality , video production , and video editing technologies , which look great on their resumes , but they also learned about completing large , professional - quality projects from design to final production . in the end , they created engaging materials that will be used by thousands of visitors . the project was an ideal hands - on application of history that had a broader impact that a typical class research paper or poster . as one student noted in the course evaluations , it was an opportunity to apply their education to the real world : \u201ci thought this project was great at having us work on multiple skills that varied from computer editing software , to writing , to team leadership . it was fascinating to make this project come to life , and to know that it was actually going to be used in a museum . \u201d\nterry mcneeley , instructional designer at the university of central missouri , created both the chart tool and this downloadable pdf version .\njessica a . cannon is an associate professor of history at the university of central missouri , where she has taught for six years . she completed her ph . d . in american history at rice university , and teaches and researches nineteenth - century u . s . history with an emphasis on social , cultural , and military history . she also has worked as a researcher and intern in the history office at nasa\u2019s johnson space center in houston , an experience that deepened her interest in the history of manned flight and technology . she is currently working on a graduate certificate in instructional design through the educational technology and leadership program at george washington university , and serves on several distance education and technology committees at ucm . dr . cannon can be reached by email at jacannon @ ucmo . edu .\nyou are signed in as ( sign out ) . enter your comment below . submissions are moderated . please be respectful .\nto comment , enter your name and text below ( you can also sign in to use your scalar account ) . comments are moderated . please be respectful .\nrelated : . . . augmented reality course projects . . . videos , issue navigation\npublished by colleague 2 colleague . powered by scalar . terms of service | privacy policy | scalar feedback\n, an industry - leading augmented reality ( ar ) platform , has surpassed 100 , 000 global customers , a nod to the company ' s rapid growth and innovation , proprietary technologies and newly added features .\npersonalized ar . new targeting parameters to segment ar viewers and provide targeted content by time , device , region and more .\nfaster , easier ar creation . new platform ux for an even easier aura building experience and optimized content fetching and delivery .\ndeep analytics . access real - time campaign insights , such as views , engagements and click throughs via a comprehensive analytics dashboard .\nthe ar market has seen significant momentum over the past 18 months as the demand for enhanced user experiences continues to grow at a rapid pace . according to research firm tractica (\n, vice president of digital strategy & marketing at office depot , inc . (\ncopyright \u00a9 2018 pr newswire association llc . all rights reserved . a cision company .\nsee below for official categories . the regular entry deadline is august 29th , 2018 .\nthe westbury faery is an alternate reality storytelling game . our objective was to create an original immersive story experience , which harnesses the power of online audiences and augmented reality driven game - play . exploring the intersection of storytelling and technology , we set out to build an engaged community of true fantasy fans working together to answer the question :\nwe did this by establishing an interactive world - building framework that would exploit the affordances of existing social media platforms , to recruit an audience\u2014as vital , real - time contributors\u2014to a fully - realised original mythology ."]}
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", "topic": 16}], "title": "griffin ' s foods", "paragraphs": ["mccolls foods is griffins foods ' s biggest rival . mccolls foods was founded in 2011 , and is headquartered in porirua city , wellington region . mccolls foods competes in the food processing industry . mccolls foods generates $ 140 . 3m more revenue vs . griffins foods .\ngokongwei said snack brands is\ncompletely synergistic\nwith urc and griffin ' s foods , which is new zealand ' s number one snack foods company . griffin ' s was acquired by urc in november last year for\npacific equity partners ( pep ) has bought new zealand snack foods business griffin ' s foods ltd from french food giant danone asia pte ltd .\ngriffins foods ' s chairman & ceo , ron vela , currently has an approval rating of 57 % . griffins foods ' s primary competitors are\n\u00a9 copyright 2018 - griffin foods . all rights reserved . / designed by quantus creative\n\u201cgriffin\u2019s board believes urc\u2019s significant experience in developing its own export markets makes it the ideal partner to take griffin\u2019s forward as it embarks on this next exciting stage of growth , \u201d said griffin\u2019s executive chairman ron vela .\npep\u2019s latest sale of griffin\u2019s foods & & would yield a similar return after having bought the company from france\u2019s danone in 2006 for nz $ 385m ( \u20ac247m ) .\nuniversal robina corp . of the philippines bought new zealand snack food company griffin ' s foods for u . . .\ngriffins foods manufactures and supplies biscuit , snack food and confectioneries . griffins foods is headquartered in manukau city , wellington region . griffins foods has been a subsidiary of universal robina corporation since jul 2014 . griffins foods ' s main competitors are mccolls foods , cookie time and mrs higgins oven fresh cookies . griffins foods has 24 followers on owler .\nuniversal robina corporation ( urc ) has snapped up new zealand snack giant griffin ' s foods for nz $ 700m . . .\nnabisco sold griffin ' s to britannia foods in 1990 which onsold the company to french food multinational groupe danone in the same year .\nin 2014 , universal robina acquired griffin\u2019s foods , new zealand\u2019s leading snack maker , from australia\u2019s pacific equity partners for $ 608 million , the fifth - largest outbound philippine m & a . ;\nuniversal robina ' s griffin ' s , new zealand ' s biscuit bakers , have launched a range of premium chocolat . . .\n. whether it\u2019s a seriously dunkable gingernut or a truly indulgent toffeepop , everyone has a favourite griffin\u2019s bikkie .\ncookie time is one of griffins foods ' s top competitors . cookie time ' s headquarters is in christchurch , other , and was founded in 1983 . cookie time operates in the packaged foods & meats industry . cookie time generates 22 % of griffins foods ' s revenue .\nhelp ensure griffin ' s products are available and well presented at assigned supermarkets .\ngriffin ' s chief operating officer , alison taylor , would become chief executive and executive chairman ron vela would be retained as a consultant , griffin ' s said .\ngriffins foods manufactures and supplies biscuit , snack food and confectioneries . griffins foods was founded in 06 / 1864 . griffins foods ' headquarters is located in manukau city , wellington region , nz 2241 . griffins foods ' chairman & ceo , ron vela , cu . . .\n\u201cthe griffin\u2019s board believes urc\u2019s significant experience in developing its own export markets makes it the ideal partner to take griffin\u2019s forward as it embarks on this next exciting stage of growth , \u201d \u200b he said .\nurc would be griffin ' s fifth successive foreign owner in more than 30 years .\ngriffin\u2019s foods has been providing new zealand with biscuits for more than 150 years , and ceo alison barrass is helping the company live up to that legacy .\ngriffin ' s food , new zealand ' s biggest snack food company , utilised lean startup methodologies to quic . . .\nowler has collected 13 screenshots of griffins foods ' website since jul 2014 . the latest griffins foods website design screenshot was captured in sep 2017 .\ngriffins foods ' s revenue is the second highest among it ' s top 10 competitors . the top 10 competitors average $ 42 . 2m .\naustralia ' s pacific equity partners ( pep ) came close to doubling its money on new zealand ' s biggest snack food company , griffin ' s foods , which it sold yesterday for $ 700 million to universal robina of the philippines .\ngriffin ' s would not disclose which biscuits had been outsourced , or what proportion of production .\ngriffin\u2019s portfolio contained exciting and premium brands that would appeal to asia as the global snacking trend transformed the region\u2019s snacks sector , gokongwei said .\nuniversal robina corporation yesterday bought griffin ' s from pacific equity partners subject to overseas investment office approval .\ngriffin ' s was founded by john griffin in 1864 as a flour and cocoa miller in nelson . after a fire destroyed the original factory in 1895 , the company went public to raise money and was renamed griffin & sons .\nin the same month , china\u2019s state - owned bright food group bought yoghurt and cheesemaker mundella foods for an undisclosed sum , three years after paying a $ 530m ( \u20ac367m ) for 75 % of manassen foods .\nthe conglomerate is biased toward business it is familiar with , he said . jg summit subsidiary universal robina corp bought new zealand snack food holdings , the parent of griffin\u2019s foods ltd in july .\ngriffins foods has employees and is the first highest among it ' s top 10 competitors . the top 10 competitors average 466 .\nauckland - based griffin\u2019s enjoys a growing presence in australia and it has a strong platform for asian expansion .\nuniversal , a unit of philippine conglomerate jg summit holdings , said it would acquire griffin\u2019s by buying the latter\u2019s holding firm nz snack food holdings in cash .\nbring your passion for merchandising and ensure griffin ' s iconic brands are available and well presented at assigned supermarkets .\ntaylor said griffin ' s exports to 20 countries worldwide which accounts for about 35 per cent of total sales .\nnzfhl is the holding company of griffin\u2019s foods ltd . , new zealand\u2019s leading biscuit and snack food company with approximate net sales and earnings before interest , taxes , depreciation , and amortization of nz $ 280 million and nz $ 78 million , respectively .\nuniversal robina corporation ( urc ) has snapped up new zealand snack giant griffin\u2019s foods for nz $ 700m ( $ 606 . 6m ) in a move it says should bolster its presence in the asian snack sector .\ngriffin\u2019s - new zealand ' s largest domestic snack player - manufacturers a host of brands including eta salty snacks , gingernuts , mallowpuffs and nice & natural snack bars .\ngriffins foods ' top 4 competitors are mccolls foods , cookie time , mrs higgins oven fresh cookies and mrs higgins oven fresh cookies . together they have raised over 0 between their estimated 709 employees .\ncompanies that manufacture , process , package , market , and / or distribute in snack foods ( including candy and confections , cookies and crackers , chips , nuts , and other snack foods ) .\nan iconic brand , griffin\u2019s foods is synonymous with many of the sweet treats new zealanders grew up with , like krispie , shrewsbury , and toffeepop biscuits . for alison barrass , ceo of griffin\u2019s , the history of the company is something she is extremely proud of , and hopes to preserve . \u201cit\u2019s 150 years of great new zealand heritage that we are managing here , \u201d alison says .\n\u201cthe proposed acquisition is expected to transform griffin\u2019s international growth strategy as it will benefit from urc\u2019s existing distribution networks across the philippines and other asian countries , \u201d urc said .\nthe private equity company bought griffin ' s - a household name in new zealand with a 150 - year history - in 2006 from french food group danone for $ 385 million . griffin ' s big brands include new zealand ' s biggest - selling biscuit - gingernut - cookie bear and mallowpuffs .\nhowever , she thought it was a mistake for griffin ' s , which had been manufacturing biscuits in new zealand since 1864 .\ngriffin ' s executive chairman , ron vela , said an ipo was considered but no formal process was ever set in train .\nvela said the board believed universal robina ' s experience in developing its own export markets made it the ideal partner to take griffin ' s forward on its next stage of growth .\ngriffith foods is the caring , creative product development partner whose people help our customers meet the evolving needs and desires of consumers in ways that respect and sustain the planet . join griffith foods in creating better together\u2122 .\nauckland ' s largest japanese foods wholesaler / distributor is seeking a motivated individual to work as a warehouse person in our warehouse team . our warehouse . . .\nsome of the nation ' s favourite biscuits are no longer true kiwi institutions , with griffin ' s outsourcing some of its production to fiji after more than 140 years of new zealand manufacture .\nthe sale of new zealand biscuit - maker griffin ' s to a philippines - based food giant for $ 700 million has nearly doubled its australian owner ' s original investment in the company .\nfollowing charles griffin ' s death in 1915 , john griffin began manufacturing products , beginning with coffee , in 1917 . in 1923 he built a three - story building to house administrative operations , a warehouse , and a processing plant in muskogee , a town centrally located to his operations at numerous facilities in oklahoma and arkansas . the company ' s top - selling product , griffin ' s waffle syrup , debuted in 1930 .\nmrs higgins oven fresh cookies is seen as one of griffins foods ' s top competitors . mrs higgins oven fresh cookies is a private company that was founded in null in auckland , auckland region . compared to griffins foods , mrs higgins oven fresh cookies has 1 , 034 more employees .\nestablished in 1864 , griffin\u2019s injected over nz $ 180m into company operations over the past eight years under pacific equity partners ( pep ) ownership .\nseeking our next production superstars for an exciting opportunity at griffin ' s papakura ! seven machine operators and one mixing operator are required to . . .\ngriffin ' s was founded by john griffin in nelson in 1864 and the company has had several different owners in recent years . it was owned by kraft ' s nabisco in the 1960s for close to 30 years , then groupe danone in the 1990s for 16 years and most recently by pep .\n\u201cwe believe griffin\u2019s is at the forefront of global consumer trends in snacking . we are very excited to introduce and grow these brands in asia . \u201d\nurc , which was founded in 1954 , claims to be the leading branded snack foods and beverage company in the philippines .\nthe australian buyout firm said with a net sales revenue of $ nz176 million ( $ a151 . 22 million ) , griffin ' s will play an important role in pep ' s expanding portfolio of quality businesses .\nby 2000 griffin food company employed approximately one hundred individuals , served a fifteen - state area , and had annual sales of several million dollars . expansion and remodeling of the company ' s muskogee offices and warehouse were completed in 2002 . at that time john w . griffin , grandson of cofounder john t . griffin , served as president .\nwhole foods , another upscale food market , has several stores in canada , including the one it opened in yorkville in 2002 .\ngriffin ' s came clean about the biscuits ' origins after the dominion post asked why the\nbuy new zealand made\nlogo had disappeared from some biscuit packets .\nsales from urc ' s branded consumer foods segment , which accounted for the bulk of total revenues , inched up to p91 . 37 billion last year , from p90 . 73 billion registered in 2015 .\ncompanies that import and / or distribute snack foods including candy and confections , chips , cookies and crackers , nuts , and other snacks .\nthe griffin ' s and huntley & palmers manufacturing centre in papakura and the eta and nice & natural factory in wiri were well set up for future growth , he said .\ngriffin ' s , which employs 800 people , produces well known cookie jar favourites gingernuts , cookie bear , mallowpuffs and nice & natural snack bars , from two factories in auckland .\nwe\u2019re glad you joined us . over our 150 years , we\u2019ve been making some of new zealand\u2019s favourites : biscuits , golden potato chips and nutty bars . it\u2019s been a pretty delicious journey , but for us , it\u2019s been about more than just the food . ever since john griffin opened our first factory early in the 19\ncorrection - april 21 , 2016 : this article was edited from a previous version that mistakenly said the whole foods store in yorkville opened in 2014 .\nour christchurch branch has an opportunity for a warehouse supervisor for early morning shift within our main warehouse division . service foods limited is a . . .\nhe said griffin ' s was strong in ,\nindulgence ; a sense of play and excitement ; using natural ingredients ; ensuring traceability of source ; and providing healthy alternatives . \u201d \u200b\nthe sale remained subject to overseas investment office approval , but once finalized , griffin\u2019s coo alison taylor would become ceo . vela will remain as a consultant to the senior team at urc .\nrocket foods , formerly rocket kitchen wholesale , are looking for an experienced sales professional to devise and implement our sales programme . this role is . . .\nyou will be supervising staff on the production line making and packaging breakfast foods ensuring they operate in a safe and efficient manner to make sure . . .\na progressive , fun , busy natural foods company requires the services of a bright , organised , orderly person who can assist with the management and . . .\nfamily owned and operated since its inception , the muskogee - based griffin food company , a manufacturer and wholesaler of syrups , baking products , jelly , preserves , mustard , peanut butter , and other comestibles , was founded by brothers john t . and charles m . griffin in 1908 . following john griffin ' s graduation from business college in 1902 , the siblings left their hometown of houston , mississippi , and moved west to become grocers .\ninvestment bankers have long speculated that griffin ' s could be a candidate for an initial public offer ( ipo ) and sharemarket float but , as expected , pep opted for an outright trade sale instead .\nit is with heavy hearts and great sadness that we announce the passing of dean griffith , chairman emeritus of griffith foods . for sixty - six years , dean ' s visionary leadership had a profound and positive impact on the business , his employees and the industry . learn more about dean ' s legacy here . . .\nno breakthrough in nuclear talks as iran demands more after u . s . exit\neta was another one of those brands like sanitarium , frosty boy , woolworths , and many more \u2013 which although started off or remained as the same company \u2013 more or less separated their trans - tasman concerns early on and from there developed fairly independently . eta seems to have remained under griffin\u2019s wing until recently when brittania foods nz ltd , an indian - based company which entered into a dairy concern partnership with fonterra starting in 2001 , acquired the brand . however according to the official site the product is still being manufactured by griffin\u2019s to date , probably under a licensing deal .\nthis eta logo was registered in 1935 by griffin\u2019s to market \u201ccondiments , including mustard ; nuts , including peanuts and almonds ; confections containing nuts ; and other nut products , including nut paste and nut butter\u201d .\nthe acquisition by urc would provide a distribution network in the philippines , vietnam , thailand , indonesia , malaysia , singapore , hong kong and china from which to drive export growth , griffin ' s said .\nreal foods imports food products from around the world for sale to supermarkets and food service outlets throughout nz . due to growth in our business , we are . . .\ngrowth has been focused on strengthening domestic business in new zealand and australia , but also developing exports . griffin\u2019s snacks were already sold in more than 20 countries with exports pulling in one third of total company revenues .\ngriffin ' s confectionery business was sold to cadbury in 1990 in exchange for the hudson biscuit business , including the factory at papakura and brands such as chocolate chippies , shrewsburys , toffeepops , sultana pasties and squiggles .\npep bought griffin ' s from french food group danone in 2006 for $ 385m . two years later the company ' s lower hutt factory was closed with the loss of 228 jobs . in 2007 pep spent $ 180 million investing in its two auckland factories and acquiring the nice & natural business .\nfull time stock and packing assistant required for whole foods store in mt eden . this is a manual job dealing with inwards goods , repacking of bulk goods , . . .\nrocket foods are looking for a part - time accountant to set up processes and procedures for our growing business . this is a newly created role and we envisage . . .\nlance gokongwei , president and chief executive of urc , said the buy would strengthen the firm\u2019s position across asia . urc\u2019s jack \u2018n jill snack brand was its top performer .\nthe acquisition would provide griffin ' s with a network of consumers in the philippines , vietnam , thailand , indonesia , malaysia , singapore , hong kong and china from which to drive export growth , the company said .\nprofiting from supplying allied troops fighting in the pacific during the second world war , the company purchased enrobing machines in the late 1950s to make chocolate - coated biscuits . griffin\u2019s wine , superwine and gingernut biscuits were widely eaten .\nbach johann sebastian , senior vice - president of urc\u2019s parent firm jg summit holdings inc . , said in a text message that the transaction is urc\u2019s largest acquisition to date .\nin may , china\u2019s wilmar international and hong kong\u2019s first pacific agreed to buy baker and dairy company goodman fielder ltd for a $ 1 . 32bn ( \u20ac0 . 92bn ) .\ncentury , our communities have mattered to us too . here at the griffin\u2019s food company , we\u2019re about getting stuck in and helping where we can , so everyone gets the chance to share in our passion for life and food .\n\u201cwe\u2019re confident ( griffin\u2019s ) growth story will continue under the ownership of ( universal ) , facilitating further growth into asean markets , \u201d pep managing director david brown said , referring to the association of south - east asian nations .\nno comment ( s ) has been added , be the first to have your say .\nasian refiners buying more oil from outside iran after u . s . sanctions - kpc ceo\nuniversal robina , a $ 7 . 9bn ( \u20ac5 . 85bn ) company owned by the philippines\u2019 fifth - richest person , john gokongwei jr , is set to become the latest foreign mover in the australasian food market by buying griffin\u2019s .\nuniversal robina president and chief executive lance gokongwei said his company had been looking for opportunities to explore potential acquisitions and partnerships in order to expand as a regional player in snack foods and beverages .\n\u201c ( universal ) has been looking for opportunities to explore potential acquisitions and partnerships in line with our vision to be a significant regional player in snack foods and beverages , \u201d gokongwei said .\nuniversal robina first registered its interest in february and the parties discovered there was\ngreat alignment\nbetween the two . vela said about a third of griffin ' s sales were in australia but the company had plans for expansion in southeast asia .\nthe sale would be the second for australia\u2019s largest buyout firm during a period of strong interest in makers of high - quality food products needed to satisfy the demand of asia\u2019s growing middle class .\ngriffin & sons was established in nelson in 1895 and production was moved to lower hutt in 1938 , with an additional factory in papakura opening in 1967 .\nby logging into your account , you agree to jora ' s terms of service and privacy statement .\nfor airlines , flexibility key to coping with u . s . - china trade war - emirates executive\nodie b . faulk and kenny a . franks , quality and spirit : the griffin heritage in oklahoma ( oklahoma city : oklahoma heritage association , 1991 ) .\npreferred the homegrown biscuit and thought the newcomer tasted\ncheaper\n. she had concerns over job losses and the carbon footprint from offshore food production .\nit ' s a kiwi classic , it ' s nice to keep it in new zealand , and [ now ] the quality ' s gone down .\n\u201cin recent years urc has been looking for opportunities to explore potential acquisitions and partnerships in line with our vision to be a significant regional player in snack foods and beverages , \u201d said urc president and ceo lance gokongwei .\nthe griffins ' first store was unsuccessful . it opened and closed in 1902 at durant in the choctaw nation , indian territory ( present oklahoma ) . for the next six years they worked for a durant wholesale grocery company . when that company expanded , john griffin was transferred to mcalester in 1904 . there he and charles organized the griffin grocery company in 1908 . they sold only fruits and vegetables before adding a complete line of grocery items . the griffin grocery company was incorporated under oklahoma law in 1911 .\nlucas matthysse\u2019s trainer has fired warning shots against manny pacquiao six days ahead of the biggest boxing event . . .\ngriffin is a premium new zealand business with a stable of iconic brands and a strong consumer franchise in the new zealand market ,\npep managing director rickard gardell said .\ngreen party trade spokesman keith locke said he was concerned that griffin ' s could be exploiting poor worker conditions in fiji .\nthere is effectively a dictatorship in fiji [ which ] has undermined the ability of unions to operate freely and to maintain or improve the conditions of the workers .\nthe company ' s net sales were $ 280 million in calendar 2013 - one - third of which came from overseas markets . the company ' s normalised earnings before interest , tax , depreciation and amortisation were $ 78 million .\nthe firm closed its lower hutt factory \u2013 with 228 job losses \u2013 last december , and relocated production to auckland . it has been owned since 2006 by australian - based pacific equity partners , which also owns the hoyts group and tegel foods .\nthe ceo magazine is more than a business title ; it\u2019s a source of information , inspiration and motivation for the world\u2019s most successful leaders , executives , investors and entrepreneurs . our content creates conversations , our voice is the one that matters .\nthe\nbuy new zealand made\nlogo has gone from the cream biscuit range \u2013 which includes cameo cremes , belgian cremes , lemon treats , melting moments and swiss cremes and accounts for 2 . 5 per cent of griffin ' s ' total biscuit production . it has also been dropped from lemon treats .\nthe acquisition jumpstarts urc\u2019s goal of becoming a major regional player while continuing the trend of philippine firms buying established companies abroad .\nour brands have been part of new zealand\u2019s history for 150 years . join our team and help us build on a legacy .\nlucas matthysse\u2019s trainer has fired warning shots against manny pacquiao six days ahead of the biggest boxing event in this country since 1975 .\naustralia ' s second largest salty snacks maker snack brands australia for au $ 600 million ( us $ 460 . 55 million or\n\u201cthe transaction is valued at nz $ 700 million and is subject to approval by new zealand\u2019s overseas investment office , \u201d urc said .\nbut the companies\u2019 own market research must have shown there is still space for eataly , that they\u2019re \u201cgetting in while the getting\u2019s good . \u201d\nmaterials administrator - 34066 utilise your materials administration skills in one of nz\u2019s largest fmcg companies join a world class operations team in . . .\ntraditional vanilla - flavoured biscuits are sold as a fundraiser for guides and brownie units . in the early 2000s they sold about 1 . 7 million packets per year , including new chocolate - coated versions . the idea was copied from the girl scouts in america , where girls first baked and sold the biscuits themselves . in new zealand they were made commercially by griffin\u2019s .\nby creating an email alert , you agree to jora ' s terms of service and privacy statement . you can cancel email alerts at any time\nin january , canada\u2019s saputo fended off eight other international suitors in a protracted bidding war for control of warrnambool cheese and butter factory company holdings .\ni\u2019ve positively identified packing boxes for eta chips in an early woolworths nz store in 1964 . eta actually began in 1923 \u2013 a small family company in australia producing mustard , fruit syrup , compotes and jams . i already knew the brand was established much earlier in australia as i have found eta jars going back to the 1930s on historic sites so it\u2019s likely products were exported to new zealand up until the time the domestic factory launched . however the eta brand had been registered in new zealand by griffin\u2019s ( primarily famous for their biscuits ) from 1935 onwards to market .\ngriffin food company specializes in the production and packaging of liquid and emulsified semi - solid based food products . while our primary expertise is table syrups and mustards , our capabilities extend well beyond those categories . we offer multiple product sizes including retail packs , food service , and industrial . let us help explore product and packaging solutions for you . in the ever - changing selling environment , griffin food company takes pride in our ability to respond quickly to our contract packaging and private label customer needs . our commitment to you is quality product and top notch customer service . griffin has r & d capabilities to formulate products for you or we can replicate your formula . we provide the facilities , equipment , knowledge , manpower , and dedication to meet your selling needs .\nit seems that at some point in the 1960s \u2013 likely 1962 \u2013 eta opened proper operations in nz ; or griffin\u2019s , which the brand was licensed to , opened a manufacturing facility ( this seems to coincide with the australian eta factory in sunshine , melbourne being demolished in 1962 and new factories also opening that year in baybrook , vic and marrickville , nsw \u2013 ergo signalling a large australasian restructuring of the company ) .\nwith the tongue we praise our lord and father , and with it we curse human beings , who have been made in god\u2019s likeness . \u2014 james 3 : 9\nthe following ( as per the chicago manual of style , 16th edition ) is the preferred citation for articles : jon d . may ,\ngriffin food company ,\nthe encyclopedia of oklahoma history and culture , urltoken ( accessed july 09 , 2018 ) .\n\u201cin addition , the acquisition complements urc\u2019s product portfolio , leveraging its distribution strength to sell a premium range of products in its home and international markets , \u201d urc said .\n\u201ci\u2019ve been hearing this for a while with great anticipation , \u201d said joel gregoire , senior food and drink analyst at mintel in toronto . \u201cit\u2019s really quite exciting . \u201d\neataly had reportedly been looking for a location near holt renfrew in yorkville . gregoire says it reminds him of pusateri\u2019s collaboration with saks fifth avenue at sherway gardens where pusateri\u2019s opened a food hall in the saks store . it shows how niche a market eataly and weston are targeting , he said : those who can afford to shop at holt renfrew .\nthe company confirmed\nsome production\nof cream biscuits had been outsourced since november . a spokesman said this was because demands had exceeded the auckland factory ' s production capacity .\nit ' s not necessarily the case [ that consumers will react negatively ] but i think that , if handled poorly , it could lead to a [ bad ] outcome .\nnet sales from urc ' s international operations slid by 5 . 1 % to p31 . 45 billion in fiscal year 2016 due to the regulatory issues it encountered in vietnam last year .\ncebu air inc , operator of the country\u2019s largest budget carrier cebu pacific , is taking delivery of 37 new airbus aircraft until 2021 while selling old and gas - guzzling models , he said .\nit was in may when vietnam ' s ministry of health ordered the recall of beverage products being produced by urc for\nmoderately exceeding\nthe lead content prescribed by the government . \u2013 urltoken\nconsolidated snacks trades under the company name snack brands australia , which is the second largest player in australia ' s salty snacks market , with a total market share of close to 30 % .\nservice and food workers union northern regional secretary jill ovens was unaware that any biscuit production was now overseas .\nit ' s a surprise to me \u2013 i thought it was all made here .\nalison , a local new zealander , started her career in field sales . this grassroots experience gave her the best platform to understand the dynamic fmcg industry . \u201cstarting at the front line of any business is a great place to understand the customer and the market that you are operating in . i love the food industry : it\u2019s fast paced , dynamic , and innovative . i think it\u2019s a great place to be . \u201d\nin may , pacific equity partners sold australian ice - cream maker peters food group to britain\u2019s r & r ; ice cream plc for a reported a $ 450m ( \u20ac312m ) , doubling its investment in two years .\nin may , andrew tan\u2019s emperador inc . took over whyte & mackay , the spirits business of the world\u2019s biggest premium drinks group diageo plc . for $ 724 . 24 million . late last year , infrastructure conglomerate metro pacific investments corp . and hong kong - based parent firm first pacific co . ltd . acquired a 24 . 9 - percent stake in thai tollroad operator don muang tollway public co . ltd for p5 . 8 billion .\n\u201cthere\u2019s always a desperate attempt to be different and to do something that is unique , \u201d grier said . \u201cso the fact that loblaw - slash - weston is doing this is part of that pattern because they\u2019re traditional banners are struggling . \u201d\nphoto credits : all photographs presented in the published and online versions of the encyclopedia of oklahoma history and culture are the property of the oklahoma historical society and are held in the agency ' s research division photograph archives ( unless otherwise stated ) .\nmanila , march 10 ( reuters ) - jg summit holdings inc , the philippines\u2019 second - largest conglomerate by market value , remains on the lookout for acquisitions following its food subsidiary\u2019s $ 609 million takeover of a new zealand snacks maker , its president said .\nthe dominion post took to wellington ' s streets to see if people would notice the difference between kiwi - made and fijian - made cameo cremes . after blind - tasting , subjects were asked which biscuit they preferred and what they thought of the shift offshore .\ni\u2019m not sure about the vignette that says \u201ctasty\u201d \u2013 i can\u2019t at this point in time find out what the word was \u2013 so until the moment comes i just used creative license . so it\u2019s not 100 % accurate but i am pretty happy with the results !\nfor its part , property unit robinsons land corp will open three new malls this year while the office segment\u2019s gross leasable area will climb to more than 400 , 000 square metres ( sqm ) in two years from the current 275 , 000 sqm , gokongwei said .\ncommercially baked biscuits , widely available by 1900 , were an acceptable substitute for home baking . from beginnings as a flour and cocoa miller in nelson in 1864 , john griffin began making biscuits and confectionery . having rebuilt in nelson following several factory fires , his business moved to larger and more modern premises in lower hutt in 1938 . this factory used the first continuous automatic biscuit - baking oven in the southern hemisphere .\npep backed the management ' s plan ,\nhe said .\nrather than like everybody else , who shut down and went offshore for the cheaper labour , we decided that high quality , food safety , flexible manufacturing and a broad range portfolio was the way to go .\nfrom then onwards these glasses were produced , mostly by christchurch\u2019s crown crystal glass for sanitarium , chesdale , kraft , airborne honey and sunshine . filled with product , often peanut butter , preserves and honey , they were to be reused , when the jar of whatever was in it \u2013 was finished .\ncadbury originally supplied new zealand with chocolate from its factory in england , but in 1928 increased duties on imported goods forced the company to look for a local manufacturer , to remain competitive . an amalgamation in 1930 formed cadbury fry hudson , building on richard hudson\u2019s existing dunedin chocolate , confectionery and biscuit business .\nshares in universal robina fell 0 . 2 percent by the midday break , after a one - hour trading halt . manila\u2019s main stock index was down 0 . 1 percent . ( $ 1 = 1 . 3019 australian dollars ) ( reporting by neil jerome morales ; additional reporting by elaine tan ; editing by muralikumar anantharaman )\ni spent the first half of my life in auckland , born into a family of mad collectors . i assembled displays of all the normal kids\u2019 stuff ; stamps , badges , coins , feathers , bottle tops \u2013 you name it . by ten years old , watching my mother\u2019s rapidly expanding ( but very well dusted ) collection . . .\nurc is one of the largest branded consumer food and beverage product companies in the philippines with a market capitalization of $ 7 . 6 billion and a significant and growing presence in the southeast asian markets . it is the company behind leading brands such as jack n\u2019 jill , hunt\u2019s , c2 , blend 45 , uno feeds and cream all .\neataly says it has plans for a toronto store , rumoured to be downtown . it would be similar to its 50 , 000 square feet new york store in lower manhattan with the weston family , owner of loblaws and holt renfrew , as partners . while farinetti has been quoted as saying the weston\u2019s are his partner , george weston ltd . would not comment .\nhere\u2019s the third instalment of the four square stores promotional snap set that was an issue sometime between 1979 and 1981 ( there were two other sets i know of that i have now pinpointed to being produced in the early 1960s ) . i have previously posted on this item here , and here , and here on eta chicken chips so many of us remember from the 197os and 80s :\nit seems that at some point in the 1960s , likely 1962 \u2013 eta opened operations in nz , or licensed the brand to someone like sanitarium . without any public news archives available after wwii right now it\u2019s really hard to get a picture of a lot of the history just from random ads or collectibles that turn up . i\u2019m building a database of nz brands , and according to what i have so far there were not that many peanut butter labels ; betta / sanitarium and tucker / sunshine were the main ones , and also mclaren\u2019s which i know nothing about and may have been imported . i have ads for eta from the 60s on . definitely by the time i was young in the early 1970s they had a huge and well - advertised range of products in nz .\ni really loved this even back in the day as it was already retro - looking then , having not been revised for a very long time , or at least \u2013 very out of step with the current graphics trends of the 1980\u2019s . i wasn\u2019t able to find any references at all which i thought was amazing for such a popular product over the years . so with a lot of work with adobe programs , and some imagination as well , i was able to reconstruct the design .\nusers agree not to download , copy , modify , sell , lease , rent , reprint , or otherwise distribute these materials , or to link to these materials on another web site , without authorization of the oklahoma historical society . individual users must determine if their use of the materials falls under united states copyright law ' s\nfair use\nguidelines and does not infringe on the proprietary rights of the oklahoma historical society as the legal copyright holder of the encyclopedia and part or in whole .\nalthough clearly many more products than the few companies featured here produced glasses for popular and much loved kiwi brands , mike has focussed on the specifically new zealand - founded companies . as it turns out the tumbler above ended up in mike\u2019s collection at auction close and he says \u201ci found it interesting as it has \u201cauckland nz\u201d printed on the label . before i found this one it was assumed this series of glasses were completely australian in origin due to the design on the glass being of koala bears and australia having a long history of these glasses\u201d .\non the go and no time to finish that story right now ? your news is the place for you to save content to read later from any device . register with us and content you save will appear here so you can access them to read later .\nwhether you\u2019re looking to buy or rent , urltoken has everything you need to find your dream home .\nan eu diplomat has been told she does not have to pay a $ 20 , 000 debt to a landlord .\nit said the recipe had not changed and the company did not believe the political situation in fiji would affect the company .\nthe move offshore was the latest\nsad sign\nof the drift of new zealand industrial jobs overseas , mr locke said .\nvictoria university senior international business lecturer joanna scott - kennel said consumer response to the outsourcing could go either way .\nit had revenue of $ 241 million last year , but posted a loss of $ 14 . 6m .\npreferred the fijian - made biscuits . would rather have new zealand - made one , but likes\nwhichever tastes good .\npreferred the homegrown and was disappointed with the shift overseas .\ni ' m very conscious of where things are made .\npreferred the offshore biscuit , but did not like either very much , because he\ncould probably make this biscuit better\n.\nliked the offshore one , which was sweeter , softer , and had more cream . she preferred to buy kiwi - made food , and was surprised to learn fiji was producing the new biscuits .\nwasn ' t there a coup happening , and they ' re making biscuits there ?\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nwelcome to the age . skip directly to : search box , section navigation , content . text version .\npep believes in the strength of the business and we are looking forward to providing support for future growth ,\nhe said .\npep - which counts the angus & robertson bookstore chain and construction firm emeco international among its investments - made several acquisitions last year and recently sold its investments in the communications group and guardian healthcare .\nover the last three years the sydney - based firm has completed transactions valued at over $ a2 billion .\njavascript disabled . please enable javascript to use my news , my clippings , my comments and user settings .\nif you have trouble accessing our login form below , you can go to our login page .\ncompare record low loan rates from 3 . 41 % p . a . now\nplus receive $ 50 credit when you apply online . t & cs ; apply\nbox office top 20 : ' ant - man and the wasp ' stings with $ 75 . 8m\nwhere do tenants turn when landlords fail them ? 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( urc ) yesterday reported lower profit for its second f . . .\nfunds advised by pacific equity partners (\npep\n) has announced the sale of leading new zealand snack . . .\nnew zealand biscuit company griffins has been sold for $ 700 million . . . .\nthe lower hutt factory closed in 2008 . production continued at a revamped papakura factory which had originally opened in 1967 .\nrichard hudson set up his bakery making biscuits in dunedin in the late 1860s . in 1884 he visited europe where he bought a chocolate - making plant .\nover time the company expanded its product range , adding more confectionaries . sweets such as pebbles , minties and moro bars became common .\nwhittakers was a family owned business set up in christchurch . in 1896 james whittaker sold chocolate from his horse - drawn van . in the 2000s whittakers\u2019 porirua factory supplied markets in australia and new zealand with chocolate and toffees \u2013 but the company was best known for its peanut slab , a peanut and chocolate bar .\nbaker ernest adams started a partnership with hugh bruce in christchurch in 1920 , adams bruce . their own poultry farm supplied the eggs for their cakes , which were sold through their specialty cake shops . in an innovative move for the 1930s , raw ingredients were checked in a test laboratory first , to ensure the cakes met quality standards . in the early 2000s the company traded as ernest adams .\nall text licensed under the creative commons attribution - noncommercial 3 . 0 new zealand licence unless otherwise stated . commercial re - use may be allowed on request . all non - text content is subject to specific conditions . \u00a9 crown copyright .\ni am still working my way through restoring this set digitally ( they are quite damaged ) and will post them in separate families of four until i get through them all . the set is missing one card from the savlon family , \u201cmiss savlon\u201d , but i\u2019ll deal with that when i get there .\nthis eta peanut butter jar was found recently on a historic farm site in the south coast nsw i was surveying , and probably dates from the late 1930s , definitely no later than 1950 .\nthis point - of - sale cardboard poster would have been from a dairy late 1970s - early 1980s and is courtesy of mike davidson ( kiwigame on flickr ) and edited by me to bring it back closer to original form .\nmike davidson is one of the better known kiwiana collectors around or rather , he is one of the handful that choose to be known . as such , he actually shares his passion for collecting the genre with others . his moniker on flickr is kiwigame and you can see some of his collection of here .\nhe also has a fairly extensive collection of new zealand tumblers , specifically the ones that were printed with ceramic designs .\nprior to the early 1950s , perhaps as far back as the thirties there were some tumblers produced by sanitarium and kraft , in colourful speckled bakelite or plastic . they were seemingly an identical shape , bar the imprint on the base denoting the company ."]}
{"id": 54756, "summary": [{"text": "the shipping corporation of new zealand was a new zealand shipping company created by the third labour government led by norman kirk in 1973 . ", "topic": 18}], "title": "shipping corporation of new zealand", "paragraphs": ["what does shipping corporation of new zealand limited mean ? this page is about the various possible meanings of the acronym , abbreviation , shorthand or slang term : shipping corporation of new zealand limited .\nthe old new zealand post office splits into three separate state owned enterprises on 1 april \u2013 new zealand post limited , telecom corporation of new zealand limited , and postbank limited .\nthe labour government concluded several trade sales in 1989 and 1990 , including postbank , shipping corporation , air new zealand , state insurance office and tourist hotel corporation .\njoin a global leader and build a rewarding career in new zealand . find jobs in new zealand\nthe corporation was set up pursuant to the shipping corporation of new zealand act 1973 and commenced trading in 1974 as a wholly government - owned national shipping line . scnz\u2019s objectives are set out in the 1974 memorandum of association and include :\nsources : a short history of privatisation in new zealand , john wilson , 2010 ; new zealand herald ; new zealand parliamentary hansard ; new zealand official year book ; new zealand railways , the first 125 years , david leitch and bob stott , 1988 .\nshipping corporation of new zealand limited .\nabbreviations . com . stands4 llc , 2018 . web . 9 jul 2018 . < urltoken > .\nnew zealand post\u2019s new four - digit postcode system is launched on 1 june .\nsouth pacific . the new zealand line manages and operates the cook islands / niue / new zealand joint shipping service on behalf of the governments of the 3 countries . two new zealand line vessels , tiare moana and fetu moana , serve the trade under charter to the new zealand ministry of foreign affairs .\nfor the words \u201cthe minister\u201d in section 5 , there were substituted the words \u201cthe electricity corporation of new zealand limited\u201d .\nunder deregulation new zealand post is still required to provide a universal service \u2013 delivery throughout new zealand under the deed of understanding .\nshipping corporation of new zealand act repeal act 1988 : repealed , on 31 august 2012 , by section 3 of the regulatory reform ( repeals ) act 2012 ( 2012 no 71 ) .\nthe new zealand line also provides and administers the port agency operations in new zealand in support of the pacific forum line , ( pfl ) . solomon islands - papua new guinea service and time - charters the forum new zealand to the pfl with financial help from the new zealand government .\npostal authority , in respect of new zealand , means new zealand post limited and , in respect of any other country , means the person or organisation having responsibilities most closely approximate to those of new zealand post limited .\nnew zealand post acquires wh smith\u2019s 50 percent shareholding in books & more , making it a wholly - owned subsidiary of new zealand post .\nhon tony ryall : i have not had an opportunity to see that report , but i would suggest the member ask that of the people who privatised the telecom corporation of new zealand , the new zealand post office , the post office savings bank , the shipping corporation of new zealand , the government printing office , and government computing services\u2014people that he shared being in government with for 9 years .\nthe primary benefit of forming a corporation is that regarding the corporation\u2019s assets or debts , a shareholder\u2019s personal property is protected .\nthe new zealand line is involved in various forms of broking activity in the international charter market , including ship broking and cargo broking , and acts as the new zealand agent for a number of overseas shipping lines .\nunited kingdom / europe : new zealand line is a member of the liner conference serving the new zealand / u . k . - europe trade . the new zealand line is also a member of the australia / new zealand / europe container services ( anzecs ) and its flagship , new zealand pacific , is chartered to the anzecs consortium . in return , the new zealand line has a 15 percent slot share in all anzecs vessels .\neast asia . the new zealand line is a member of the australian and new zealand / eastern shipping conference , the new zealand arm of which provides a direct container service between new zealand and japan . the new zealand line serves its 12 percent trade share by chartering container space aboard the 2 container ships godwit ( japanese flag ) and aotea ( u . k . flag ) and the supplementary tonnage chartered to cover seasonal peaks .\nevery reference in sections 11 and 27 to the minister shall be deemed to include a reference to the airways corporation of new zealand limited .\nthe shipping corporation of new zealand ltd . formed as a state owned corporation in 1973 to operate the new zealand line ltd . and also to operate a coastal service . from 1 . 8 . 1985 it adopted the trading name of new zealand line . a financial failure it was privatized in 1989 . the original flag was white with a blue and red symbol incorporating a stylized koru [ unfurling fern frond ] .\ndatam was rebranded as new zealand post , with a major investment being made in new colour printing technology .\nwith effect from 1 september 1985 the corporation adopted the trading name new zealand line to emphasise its increased presence in the international maritime industry .\npolaschek , r . j . government a dministration in new zealand . wellington and london : new zealand institution of public administration and oxford university press , 1958 .\nafter the words \u201cpost office\u201d in both places where they occur , there were inserted in each case the words \u201cor telecom corporation of new zealand limited\u201d .\nmobile banking is launched by kiwibank \u2013 the first of its kind in new zealand .\nnew zealand post group posts net profit after tax of $ 71 . 8 million .\n\\ ee continuing problems with the bank of new zealand , a partial sharemarket float .\nsection 147 of the post office act 1959 shall have effect as if there were added the words \u201cas if telecom corporation of new zealand limited were the crown\u201d .\nthe s corporation has the same or similar record keeping and regulatory restrictions of a corporation , which can be a burden for some small retailers .\ngovernment announces its intention to sell new zealand post and deregulate the postal market .\nexample : if a customer sued a retail corporation , and won , the corporation could be forced to pay , but if the corporation ran out of money , the shareholders would not have to make up the difference .\nstrategic entrepreneurship in new zealand\u2019s state - owned enterprises : underlying elements and financial implications .\nsale of new zealand post house wellington and courierpost house auckland as business shifts from property ownership .\nnew zealand post international limited wins five - year management contract for trinidad and tobago post .\n23 . 3 percent reduction on lost time injury rate across the new zealand post group .\nbetween 1988 and 1993 the government obtained $ 13 billion from the sale of assets in new zealand .\nthe privatisation process was started in february 1987 , when 103 million new bank of new zealand shares were issued to the public at 175c each .\nowned slide with copyright photo mike cornwall auckland 30 / 10 / 1978 arriving on her maiden voyage having been completed 22 / 9 / 78 . built for shipping corporation of new zealand a costly doomed exercise for nz to join with the major container lines serving nz . 89 tui - 89 new zealand pacific disposal data : bu jiangyin 11 . 11 . 02\nrobert james bremer . ' ormond , john davies wilder ' , dictionary of new zealand biography , first published in 2000 . te ara - the encyclopedia of new zealand , urltoken ( accessed 10 july 2018 )\nif you use fedex \u00ae electronic shipping solutions , upgrade to the newest version of the software .\nsections 156 and 158 of the post office act 1959 shall have effect as if every reference therein to the post office or postmaster - general included a reference to telecom corporation of new zealand limited .\nsections 85 and 111 of the post office act 1959 shall have effect as if , after the words \u201cor the postmaster - general\u201d , there were inserted the words \u201cor telecom corporation of new zealand limited\u201d .\ncaribbean / united states gulf service . the new zealand line is a member of a joint service serving the trade between new zealand and the caribbean area in its caribbean / east coast / north america service .\nparticipating in negotiations and conferences within the shipping industry , particularly in connection with freight rates .\nnew zealand post named ' company of the year ' in the deloitte / management magazine top 200 company awards .\nnational government pledges that new zealand post will not be put up for sale in the foreseeable future .\nthe definition of the term officer in section 3 of the post office act 1959 shall have effect as if , after the words \u201cpost office\u201d wherever they occur , there were inserted in each case the words \u201cnew zealand post limited , telecom corporation of new zealand limited , and post office bank limited , as the case may be\u201d .\nas part of the year of the dog stamp issue , a braille stamp is issued for the first time in new zealand .\nthe minister of finance and the minister for state owned enterprises were the shareholding ministers for the corporation .\nnew zealand post wins best corporate strategy award ( management top 200 awards 1998 ) for its deregulation strategy .\nthe new zealand line\u2019s container services division offers a terminal agency service to operators at each of the 4 container terminals . the container terminal at wellington is operated by container terminals limited , a 51 percent owned subsidiary of the new zealand line .\nthe minister of finance and the minister for state owned enterprises were the shareholding ministers for new zealand liquid fuels investment limited .\nthis act may be cited as the state - owned enterprises ( meteorological service of new zealand limited and vehicle testing new zealand limited ) amendment act 1999 , and is part of the state - owned enterprises act 1986 ( \u201cthe principal act\u201d ) .\nnorth america . the new zealand line operates an intermodal service , the australia new zealand container line ( anzcl ) , between australia , new zealand and north america . from the west coast north american ports , the cargos are carried by road and rail to destinations throughout canada and the united states . three vessels are employed in the service , new zealand line\u2019s container ship new zealand caribbean , and 2 time - chartered united kingdom flagships , of which the 1500 teu discovery bay represents a significant increase in service capacity , replacing the 766 teu dunedin late in 1985 .\nnote : strangely no reference was made to the highly successful tranztas service set up in joint venture with anl which trade name still remains today . scnz manned and operated new zealand trader and new zealand mariner in this service .\nthe new zealand post office entered the 20th century as a burgeoning government department with over 1 , 700 branches .\nnew zealand post establishes its own airline , airpost , in a joint venture with airworks ( nz ) limited .\non 1 april 1998 , the postal services act 1998 was passed , deregulating the new zealand postal market and opening it to full competition . in all other products and activities new zealand post was already operating in a competitive market .\nkiwi group holdings established as a holding company owning kiwibank , kiwi insurance ltd and 76 percent of new zealand home loan company .\ndatam winning three gold awards at the 2010 pride and print awards which celebrate excellence in the new zealand printing industry .\n* special thanks to robin startup and to ' post office ' , from an encyclopaedia of new zealand , edited by a . h . mclintock , originally published in 1966 . te ara - the encyclopedia of new zealand , updated 26 - sep - 2006 urltoken\nduring the 1800 ' s new zealand shipping centered around individually owned small trading vessels . the first large shipping companies were nz steam navigation co . ( 1862 ) , otago steam ship co . ( 1863 ) and union steamship co . ( 1875 ) which was the most significant . ussco expanded quickly on the coastal and trans - tasman trades . there was no employment protection for seafarers until the shipping and seamen act was passed in 1877 .\nglobalisation and the collapse of traditional shipping groups caused many lines to disappear altogether . others merged \u2013 europe trade heavyweight p & o with nedlloyd , danish carrier maersk with america\u2019s sealand . new zealand\u2019s box trades became dominated by maersk and the swiss - owned mediterranean shipping company , which shuffled ships worldwide to meet seasonal demand . in the 2010s container ships no longer sailed from new zealand to europe direct \u2013 they fed into hobbing ports in australia or south - east asia .\nan s corporation is formed through a special u . s . internal revenue service ( irs ) tax election and is specifically built to avoid the double tax problem mentioned above . the owners of an s corporation still have limited liability , although not to the same extent as with a regular corporation , but pay taxes just once .\nto promote the growth of a new sector of the economy , such as tourism .\nthe asset sales have generated a fair share of controversy - over the acquisition of new zealand steel by equiticorp , richard prebble ' s dismissal from the cabinet , the sale of a shareholding in the bank of new zealand to capital markets , the resignation of jim anderton from the labour party , and the disposal of telecom to offshore interests .\nother regulatory instruments include five legal documents shaping new zealand post ' s business charter as a state owned enterprise . they are :\nthere are currently more than 25 individual postal operators , including new zealand post , registered on the postal register with the ministry of economic development .\nhayward , d . , ed . golden jubilee : the story of the first fifty years of the new zealand meat producers board , 1922\u20131972 . wellington , 1972\nmethanex is the only manufacturer of methanol in new zealand . the three production facilities in taranaki are capable of producing up to 2 . 4 million tonnes of methanol per year .\nhe retired from the shipping corporation in september 1979 , and returned to farming at wallingford . in 1981 he moved to waipukurau , where he continued to receive many notable overseas visitors and was still widely consulted on trade and shipping matters . john ormond died at his home on 8 march 1995 , survived by his wife , judith , and four sons .\nthe 50 : 50 joint venture between new zealand post and dhl for express couriers limited ( ecl ) takes effect from 1 january .\nobviously the trade sale process has serious flaws . the new zealand government would have been better advised to maintain its partial sale strategy .\nour first coloured coins are released on behalf of the reserve bank of new zealand , to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the first major military action fought by the anzacs at gallipoli .\nmick payze was initially appointed as research and development manager of scnz in 1974 to manage and direct all new shipping service projects and gradually took additional responsibility until close to the demise of the corporation in 1988 when he was deputy to the managing director during the wind up phase . he was deeply involved in all aspects of the management and development of scnz throughout its existence .\nin 1989 a deed of understanding between new zealand post and the government was first established , setting out certain social , price and service undertakings to be met by the company . the deed was updated in 1998 to reflect the newly competitive environment for postal services . the deed cements new zealand post ' s position as the provider of a universal postal service for all new zealanders .\nfor shore use another flag was sighted in 1997 which had a smaller logo with\nstrait shipping ltd\nunderneath in blue .\nup to 1987 the main functions of the new zealand post office were the receipt , processing and delivery of mail , ownership and management of the telephone system and regulation of telecommunications , and operation of a retail banking network .\nnew zealand post\u2019s retail network handles close to 19 million financial transactions on behalf of more than 60 of the country\u2019s major organisations collecting around $ 2 . 75 billion in payments .\nnew zealand post announces a first year after tax profit of $ 72 million and a 25 percent cut in recurring costs ( for year ending march 1988 ) .\nbronwyn herbert : in australia , the agency responsible for food regulation is food standards australia new zealand . it ' s commonly known as fsanz .\nsullivan shipping co . cook strait trader in the early 1960s with the log 5 / 1990 showing a white flag with a very narrow blue cross and then in diagonal line from upper hoist to lower fly the red letters\nssc\nwith the 2nd\ns\nbeing much larger and placed over the cross mid point . neale rosanoski , 3 november 2010 series continues : new zealand shipping lines ( t )\neach minister of the crown who holds shares in new zealand liquid fuels investment limited on behalf of her majesty the queen may exercise all or any of her majesty\u2019s rights and powers as the holder of those shares .\neach minister of the crown who holds shares in the corporation on behalf of her majesty the queen may exercise all or any of her majesty\u2019s rights and powers as the holder of those shares .\nkiwibank named new zealand bank of the year by \u201cthe banker\u201d magazine , took the sunday times / canstar best value bank title for the fourth year in a row .\non 1 april 1987 the new zealand post office was ' corporatised ' and its core businesses split into three separate companies - telecom , post bank and new zealand post . each company was set up as a state - owned enterprise ( soe ) and was expected to operate as a commercial entity .\nwe strive to create positive impacts in the communities where we do business . learn more about our community investments and activities in new zealand . community initiatives\nintroduction of 3 boeing 737 - 400 freighter aircraft as part of a new shared air network fleet .\nthe \u2018red duster\u2019 , the flag of the british merchant marine , no longer dominates new zealand\u2019s waterfronts . shipping registered in the british commonwealth ( mainly united kingdom ) accounted for 55 % of all arrivals in 1965 . by the 2000s they were rare visitors , and even british - owned ships were likely to be registered with \u2018flag of convenience\u2019 nations such as panama or liberia , whose share of shipping registry soared from 6 . 2 % in 1953 to 47 . 8 % in 1998 .\none of the major innovations of the state - owned enterprise act was the introduction of a statement of corporate intent for new zealand post . this was designed to bring accountability to the new business , accounting policies and performance targets . the statement of corporate intent is updated annually and records the information required for new zealand post limited for the following three years . performance updates are presented to the shareholding ministers and parliament through half - yearly and annual reports .\nnotwithstanding the coming into force of subsection ( 1 ) , sections 22 and 30 of the principal act shall , so long as ministers of the crown continue to hold shares in new zealand liquid fuels investment limited , continue to apply in relation to new zealand liquid fuels investment limited as if it were a state enterprise and a company named in schedule 2 of that act .\na date may be appointed pursuant to subsection ( 3 ) for bringing section 5 and section 6 into force only if the governor - general is satisfied , at the time of the making of the order in council , that at least 50 % of the ordinary shares in forestry corporation of new zealand limited are no longer held by ministers of the crown on behalf of the crown .\nwhen new zealand was established as a crown colony independent of new south wales in 1841 , hm treasury in london , unaware that captain hobson had already created a post office under his control , issued a warrant establishing the post office in new zealand under british post office control . change of control did not in fact take place until some 18 months later , and was returned to colonial control again in 1850 .\ngovernment advises new zealand post that it has ' decided not to proceed to full competition in postal services . ' instead , there will be a staged programme of deregulation .\nissue of new zealand\u2019s first 3 d postage stamp celebrating the 2011 rugby world cup victory by the all blacks , which was available in most postshops the next business day .\nget a streamlined electronic export information ( eei ) filing and shipping label preparation process that meets regulatory compliance when you ship via fedex express .\nthe act removed new zealand post ' s monopoly on the delivery of the standard letter , resulting for the first time in 150 years , in full competition in postal services .\nchoosing a roro vessel combined with liner service has the potential to reduce cost and risk for customers shipping heavy breakbulk . let\u2019s find out how .\ncoastal trade . the new zealand line\u2019s roll - on / roll - off vessel , coastal trader , operates a weekly service between auckland / lyttelton and dunedin .\nthis $ 8 billion , an effective loss to the new zealand economy , is greater than the $ 7 . 4 billion lost on the think big projects .\nevans , l . , and others . ' economic reform in new zealand 1984\u201395 : the pursuit of efficiency . ' journal of economic literature 34 ( 1996 ) : 1 , 856\u20131 , 902 .\nexercising , in relation to new zealand timberlands ( bay of plenty ) limited , a power conferred by section 23 of that act at or about the same time as shares in that company are transferred or disposed of .\nsections 22 , 28 , 29 , and 30 of the post office act 1959 shall have effect as if every reference therein to a postmaster were a reference to an employee of new zealand post limited .\nhey , i want to start a corporation with one of my partner in usa , california . can you suggest something how and what concerns should i consider .\nthere are six primary business models or structures that a company may choose in the united states . these include a sole proprietorship , a limited liability company ( llc ) , a partnership , a cooperative , a corporation , or an s corporation . here ' s a rundown on all of your options :\nsuccessive new zealand governments have been owners of many businesses . the areas covered have included airlines , railways , shipping , telecommunications , postal services , banking , radio and television , printing and publishing , tourism and travel , electricity production and marketing , forestry , timber production and marketing , coal mining , farming , heavy construction and several more .\nbill pritchard : look , it ' s been huge ; shipping costs have gone down , there ' s various estimates , but you ' re looking in the past couple of decades at bulk shipping costs going down by at least 50 % , perhaps more , that ' s a product of containerisation as well as the preponderance of low wage labour on global shipping lines . by and large , you ' re seeing transport costs be much less an impediment to the global trade in food products than they were historically .\nnew zealand post had been preparing for competition since it became a state - owned enterprise in 1987 , with the impact of deregulation always being included as a scenario in the company\u2019s business plans .\ngeo . h . scales ltd . originated 1897 with the company formed 1912 , managing vessels chartered for the uk wool trade . subsequently involved in the formation of local shipping companies but principally a shipping agent now . their flag was yellow with a blue\ns\nfrom a 1996 photograph at the entrance to the wellington wharves .\nthe redefinition of the state ' s role in business has been amongst the most successful , in economic and commercial terms , and the most controversial , in terms of its social and political impacts , of all of new zealand ' s broad programme of reform since 1984 .\nsix companies come together to form new express couriers australia joint venture with dhl .\nnew zealand ' s privatisation programme is 12 years old . the treasury ' s figures say 40 commercial assets have been sold since 1987 , realising $ 19 . 1 billion .\nquoted in belinda luke , strategic entrepreneurship in new zealand \u2019s state - owned enterprises : underlying elements and financial implications . phd thesis , auckland university of technology , 2009 , pp . 123\u2013124 , urltoken back\na partial sale of telecom , similar to the telstra sale , would have reduced the wealth transferred to overseas shareholders by more than $ 8 billion and increased the wealth of new zealand taxpayers and investors by the same amount .\nthe aes proof of filing citation is a notation place on the air waybill or shipping label that will identify the export information has been accepted as transmitted to aes / ace aesdirect portal .\normond returned to wallingford in 1927 and by 1930 was chairman of the waipukurau branch of the new zealand farmers\u2019 union , a patangata county councillor and president of both the waipukurau agricultural and pastoral association and the waipukurau jockey club . although for most of his career he eschewed party politics , he did make some unsuccessful political forays as an independent reform and new zealand national party candidate during the 1930s ; he even flirted with the right - wing democrat party .\nat the same time , dairy products from australia and new zealand enjoyed a big boost in sales , as many chinese parents switched to foreign - made formula milk products for their children .\nyou can make your parcels work round you . check out our new delivery options .\ncourierpost opens a new state of the art 22 , 000 metres auckland operations centre at highbrook business park .\nhon jim anderton : to assist the minister , i seek leave to table treasury working paper 99 / 10 . it says welfare has increased from the privatisation of new zealand rail ltd , because of the remarkable improvement in its productivity .\nthe earliest forms of postal communication within new zealand and to and from its shores were haphazard at best \u2013 the first whalers , missionaries and traders having to rely on occasional passing ships for inwards and outwards communications .\nquoted in malcolm mckinnon , treasury : the new zealand treasury , 1840\u20132000 . auckland : auckland university press in association with the ministry for culture and heritage , 2003 , p . 90 . back\nmr gilbert enoka has been a member of the all blacks management team since 2000 in his role as mental skills coach and assistant manager . mr enoka has been a part of four rugby world cup programmes , including new zealand\u2019s 2011 and 2015 victories . he is well respected and educated in the mental health area and after 15 years continues to find new ways to communicate with the players and team management , providing a unique psychological element to aid the physicality requirements . he has the trust of the players and ensures he is accessible to them to address their needs . he has been a former new zealand volleyball representative . mr enoka has worked with the crusaders , new zealand cricket and the silver ferns in his field of expertise on local , national and international levels .\nin some cases , shareholders of small companies may get taxed twice . specifically , the corporation will pay taxes on its profits , and then the shareholders will pay taxes on their share of the profits in the form of personal income .\ncompany formation agents dealing in new and readymade incorporations in hong kong , china and singapore .\nsections 19 , 35 , and 45 of the post office act 1959 shall have effect as if there were inserted , after the words \u201cor the postmaster - general\u201d wherever they appear , the words \u201cor new zealand post limited\u201d .\nthere was a paradox in this epic story . it was revealed that fonterra , the new zealand dairy company that owned a major stake in the chinese dairy found guilty of the contamination , knew of the poisoning a month before the issue became public .\nthe corporation is a legal entity separate from any \u201cnatural\u201d person , meaning that its owners are generally free from personal liability - which can save your butt if things go awry .\na date may be appointed under subsection ( 2 ) for bringing section 3 ( 9 ) into force only if the governor - general is satisfied , at the time of the making of the order in council , that none of the shares in meteorological service of new zealand limited is held by ministers of the crown on behalf of the crown .\nother activities . the new zealand line manages the lpg carrier tarihiko and the seagoing crews for the mv pacific ataawhai and mv northern tide , and offshore and supply vessels employed in the maui offshore gas field .\nin the 52nd new zealand parliament there are five parliamentary parties represented by 120 mps . these mps represent 64 general electorate seats and seven m\u0101ori electorates . the other 49 mps are selected from the party lists .\nstate and local taxation , 2d ( vol . 43 and 43a , new jersey practice series )\na date may be appointed pursuant to subsection ( 3 ) only where the governor - general is satisfied , at the time of making of the order in council , that at least 50 % of the ordinary shares in the capital of new zealand liquid fuels investment limited are no longer held on behalf of her majesty the queen .\nstate - owned enterprises are government - owned companies created by the state - owned enterprises act 1986 . they are often referred to by the acronym soe . in the government ' s accounts for the year to june 2010 , 17 state - owned enterprises plus air new zealand had combined total assets of $ 53 billion and revenues of over $ 13 billion . air new zealand is not technically a state - owned enterprise , but is treated as one in the government accounts .\nbronwyn herbert : nowadays many of the new tougher food standards are being set by industry , and not the government regulator .\nby selling 100 per cent shareholdings in state assets , the new zealand government has allowed a small group of investors , mainly offshore , to make enormous profits . with just a little foresight these profits could have been kept for the benefit of domestic investors and taxpayers .\nlabour experienced considerable internal dissent over its privatisation policies . prime minister david lange sacked richard prebble over the air new zealand sale and jim anderton ' s resignation from the party was mainly due to the bnz sale process .\nthe latest scandal , a deadly salmonella outbreak in a staple of the american diet , peanut butter . the problem was traced to the peanut corporation of america ' s plant in georgia , but the contamination had already spread across the country .\nmr john armstrong is a journalist who has covered politics at a national level for nearly 30 years . mr armstrong retired as the chief political correspondent for the new zealand herald in 2015 . based in the press gallery at parliament in wellington , of which he is a life member , he worked for the new zealand herald from 1987 . over the course of his career he has covered 10 general elections and 28 budgets . he was named best columnist at the 2013 canon media awards and was a previous winner of qantas media awards as best political columnist . prior to joining the herald , he worked at parliament for the new zealand press association . a graduate of canterbury university ' s journalism school , mr armstrong began his career in journalism in 1981 with the christchurch star .\nmethanex corporation is the world\u2019s largest producer and supplier of methanol to major international markets in north america , asia pacific , europe and south america . the power of agility \u00ae is our key differentiator and how our global team of employees delivers on our brand promise everyday .\nin the case of sections 25 and 26 , a date may be appointed only where the governor - general in council is satisfied , at the time of the making of the order in council appointing the date for the coming into force of the section , that at least 50 % of the ordinary shares in the capital of air new zealand limited are no longer held on behalf of her majesty the queen .\nsections 79 , 81 , 82 , 85 , 86 ( a ) , 94 , 106 , 108 , 110 , 111 , 142 to 151 , 152 ( 1 ) to ( 4 ) , 153 ( 1 ) , 154 , 157 , 160 ( 1 ) , 239a , and 247 of the post office act 1959 shall have effect as if every reference therein to the post office , postmaster - general , or director - general were a reference to telecom corporation of new zealand limited .\nall text licensed under the creative commons attribution - noncommercial 3 . 0 new zealand licence unless otherwise stated . commercial re - use may be allowed on request . all non - text content is subject to specific conditions . \u00a9 crown copyright .\nnew zealand post has a rich history stretching back 170 years . from the early 1830s when whalers , missionaries and traders had to rely on occasional passing ships , to the present as a successful commercial entity competing in local and global markets .\nall text licensed under the creative commons attribution - noncommercial 3 . 0 new zealand licence ( urltoken ) . commercial re - use may be allowed on request . all non - text content is subject to specific conditions . \u00a9 crown copyright .\nhon tony ryall : i think there is no doubt that there is a greater opportunity available for the use of the contracting out of services and for the smarter use of the private sector in many parts of the public service . i know that particularly in the health portfolio , we see the private sector as providing a supplementary support to improve the amount of elective surgery in new zealand , because , despite a doubling of the health budget over 9 years , fewer new zealanders were getting surgery under the previous government .\nmr brian anderton has contributed to the thoroughbred racing industry as a jockey , trainer , breeder and administrator for more than 60 years . mr anderton won 398 races as a jockey , and has trained over 1 , 300 winners , including the race horses \u2018random chance\u2019 and \u2018lord venture\u2019 . he is a member of a number of racing organisations including racing otago , the new zealand thoroughbred breeders and the otago owners & trainers association . he has also been a member of the otago racing club for over 25 years , serving as president and is currently a life member and committee member . he has held many offices in these organisations and served on numerous national racing subcommittees . he has been a member of the new zealand racing conference executive committee and numerous racing national sub - committees . he has sponsored the white robe handicap at the otago racing club for more than 30 years as well as races in canterbury , otago and southland . he was the winner of the outstanding contribution to new zealand racing award in 1993 and the dewar stallion award for top australian sire . mr anderton was inducted into the new zealand racing hall of fame in 2012 .\ncorporations are relatively more difficult to form and maintain than the other options . if the corporation\u2019s records are not properly maintained , it is possible to lose the limited liability . when attorneys sue corporations and demonstrate that the corporate records were not maintained and that the corporation was not , in fact , acting like a separate legal entity , they have \u201cpierced the corporate veil\u201d , and the protection for personal property is lost .\na date may be appointed pursuant to subsection ( 3 ) for bringing section 13 into force only if the governor - general is satisfied , at the time of the making of the order in council , that none of the ordinary shares in the capital of government supply brokerage corporation ( n . z . ) limited is held by ministers of the crown on behalf of the crown .\na date may be appointed under subsection ( 2 ) for bringing section 4 ( 7 ) and ( 9 ) into force only if the governor - general is satisfied , at the time of the making of the order in council , that at least 50 % of the issued shares in vehicle testing new zealand limited are no longer held by ministers of the crown on behalf of the crown .\nconvenience of fixed monthly payments and long term price protection . choose 24 or 36 months . all updates , revisions , and new editions included .\na date may be appointed pursuant to subsection ( 2 ) for bringing section 6 into force only if the governor - general is satisfied , at the time of the making of the order in council , that none of the ordinary shares in works and development services corporation ( nz ) limited is held by ministers of the crown on behalf of the crown .\na date may be appointed under subsection ( 2 ) for bringing section 3 ( 7 ) , ( 8 ) , and ( 10 ) into force only if the governor - general is satisfied , at the time of the making of the order in council , that at least 50 % of the issued shares in meteorological service of new zealand limited are no longer held by ministers of the crown on behalf of the crown .\ncorporations are also more easily transferred compared to other business structures , may sell shares to raise capital , and may be more attractive to employees , who can be compensated \u2014 in part \u2014 with shares in the corporation .\nbanking , mining , forestry , electricity generation , rail , air and shipping transport , radio and television broadcasting \u2013 over the years the government has been involved in many commercial activities . from 1986 many of these commercial functions were performed by state - owned enterprises \u2013 some of which were then privatised .\nilisterr are a local business listing website , trying to get every business on the internet with accurate details . new delhi businesses\none would expect state - owned assets to show a big increase in value after privatisation . domestic wealth created through privatisation has been one of the reasons why the australian economy has outperformed the new zealand economy in recent years . this wealth creation has been a strong contributor to retail sales across the tasman .\ncorporatisation of state assets proceeded quickly \u2013 it was only 16 months from the first policy statement in december 1985 to the new corporations beginning operation in april 1987 .\nin the 1960s and 70s steps were taken towards better managing the ever - increasing volumes of national and international mail : the installation of new zealand ' s first mechanical mail sorting machine in the auckland parcel depot , and the introduction of address postal codes to simplify bulk mail sorting . however , increasingly the tension between political and commercial pressures meant the business was not operating efficiently .\nthe u . s . principal party in interest ( usppi ) or their authorized agent is responsible for providing the proper aes proof of filing citation or ftr exemption legend on the international air waybill or entering it into the electronic shipping label device when the shipment is tendered to the carrier .\nsteve mccutcheon : food safety standards , which are the essence of the standards in the australia new zealand food standards c ode are there to protect public health and safety . food retailers and food companies often have more extensive standards to reflect particular quality or marketing attributes they wish to see in goods they produce and sell .\nincorporation means taking your business to a new level that can provide numerous benefits . when you incorporate a business , instead of remaining in partnership or a sole proprietorship .\na date may be appointed pursuant to subsection ( 3 ) for bringing section 11 and section 12 into force only if the governor - general is satisfied , at the time of the making of the order in council , that at least 50 % of the ordinary shares in government supply brokerage corporation ( n . z . ) limited are no longer held by ministers of the crown on behalf of the crown .\na date may be appointed pursuant to subsection ( 2 ) for bringing sections 4 , 5 , and 7 into force only if the governor - general is satisfied , at the time of the making of the order in council , that at least 50 % of the ordinary shares in works and development services corporation ( nz ) limited are no longer held by ministers of the crown on behalf of the crown .\nyou can authorize fedex as your agent to file your electronic export information ( eei ) to the automated export system ( aes ) when processing fedex express \u00ae shipments on fedex . com . fedex export agentfile provides exporters with a streamlined eei filing and shipping label preparation process for regulatory compliance . the tool stores all of your filings , creating a record you can access online anytime within 45 days of its submission . * the user interface is easy to use and guides you through all of the important steps . to access this tool , go to fedex \u00ae global trade manager and click file an eei before preparing your shipping label .\nthis particular e - coli strain was unknown before 1982 and it ' s believed to have evolved in the gut of cattle that live in feedlots , an important element of the new , industrialised agriculture .\nrapid growth of the post office continued throughout the century , with its broad role as post office , savings bank and telephone exchange cementing its place in new zealand society . public demand for its services , including the growth of private telephones in people ' s homes , and the introduction of internal and international airmail services in the 1930s , enabling faster , more efficient mail services , ensured its future .\nchris bockman : local farmers are hoping the new us president is a french cheese fan ; they ' ve just sent a hamper of roquefort cheese to the white house .\nalthough these were new shares , rather than shares owned by the government , the sharemarket listing of the bnz is considered to be the first step in the privatisation programme .\nhi today i came across this amazing new website named nupinch . com\u2026i really think you guys should check it out . . link : urltoken\nthere were two periods of heavy growth and development of publicly owned trading organisations . the first was in the early part of this century , when the government decided to supply the country with badly needed infrastructure and utilities - roads , railways , telegraph systems , port facilities , electricity generation plants and supply systems , and so on , and to provide support for developing industries . this was the\npioneering stage\nof new zealand ' s development .\nwhether you are a shipper or carrier looking to improve your business or a talented professional looking for new challenges , we can help you out .\nincorporation describes the process of creating a new business structure where that business becomes a recognized entity or person under the law . once created , this new legal entity can be treated separately from its founders or shareholders , potentially reducing liability for it ' s shareholders and gaining other benefits that could help the business grow and thrive long term .\nnew mail processing technology is installed at te puni mail centre in wellington , and the dunedin mail centre as part of an $ 80 million investment in future - proofing our postal business .\nthailand has a clearance on all its seafood ; similar deals have been struck for fish products from canada , india and new zealand . all food from singapore is said to be safe , according to singaporean authorities , and all malaysian food that would previously have been identified as ' risky ' is now given the all - clear .\nthe usppi or the authorized agent is responsible for annotating the air waybill or electronic shipping label with the proof of filing citations , downtime filing citation or ftr exemption legends . the usppi or authorized agent must provide the proof of filing citation or ftr exemption legend to the exporting carrier . the carrier must note the proof of filing citation or ftr exemption legend on the carrier\u2019s u . s . manifest when required .\nsections 12 to 15 , 20 , 40 , 42 , 46 , 70 , 74 ( 1 ) , 74 ( 3 ) , 75 , 76 , and 77 ( 2 ) of the post office act 1959 shall have effect as if every reference therein to the post office , postmaster - general , or director - general were a reference to new zealand post limited .\nthe itn is the aes - generated number assigned to a shipment confirming that an eei transaction was accepted and is on file in the aes . the itn must be provided on the air waybill or electronic shipping label so customs border protection ( cbp ) is able to retrieve the shipment , if needed .\nshared lists are a new way to save products . create a list for each of your projects to share with collaborators like your lab manager . then select and buy products as a team .\nbronwyn herbert : the australian food regulator , food standards australia - new zealand , for the first time evoked its national incident response , and spent $ 50 , 000 on testing high risk , chinese - made products . in total it found nine items containing melamine , from lollies to milk - based teas , and removed them from sale .\nsirius shipping corporation ( sirius corp ) commenced in rem proceedings against the ship sunrise claiming ownership of the sunrise . sirius corp is controlled by mr peter sirius . sirius corp had sold the sunrise to mr richard evans ( evans ) . a finance company , capital finance australia ltd ( capital finance ) provided part of the purchase price on the understanding that it was to be the purchaser of the sunrise from sirius corp and that it was granting possession of the sunrise to evans pursuant to a hire purchase agreement . unfortunately for capital finance a contract to document the sale and purchase was never finalised or entered into . at the time of the proceedings the sunrise was in the possession of capital finance after it had repossessed it from evans . both sirius corp and capital finance claimed that they had the best title to the sunrise ."]}
{"id": 54757, "summary": [{"text": "peeple is a technology company based in austin , texas .", "topic": 38}, {"text": "it is best known for its internet based peephole that allows users to see people outside their house using a mobile app .", "topic": 9}, {"text": "the daily mail referred to the company 's product as \" caller id to your front door . \" ", "topic": 20}], "title": "peeple ( company )", "paragraphs": ["you\u2019re viewing a free company profile from the pitchbook platform . to explore peeple\u2019s full profile , request a free trial .\npeeple is a registered charity no . 114495 in england / wales and no . sco44031 in scotland , and a company limited by guarantee no . 7514469 . peep learning ltd is the trading subsidiary of peeple , company registration no . 04089209 and vat no . 768 4173 94 . registered address : the peeple centre , littlemore , oxford ox4 6jz\nwith advanced searching , free company accounts and comprehensive credit reports across 11 countries , company check is the uk ' s most used online business data provider , delivering 107 million reports to over 22 million visitors in 2017 alone .\n\u00a9 2018 pitchbook data . all rights reserved . pitchbook is a financial technology company that provides data on the capital markets .\nthe advertisements supplied by our carefully selected sponsors enable us to host and support the company data we share with our free members .\n\u201cyou know how twitter is , \u201d he says . even chrissy teigen , unofficial dictator of viral twitter , unknowingly lambasted the company .\ncopyright \u00a9 2018 company check ltd ( 04905417 ) registered office : caspian point one , pierhead street , cardiff , cf10 4dq , united kingdom .\npeeple is a forthcoming smartphone app that will allow people to rate anyone they know , whether or not the subjects want to be reviewed . founded by canadian entrepreneurs julia cordray and nicole mccullough , the company behind peeple says it has already raised $ 250 , 000 in funding .\na number of armchair attorneys have warned peeple ' s founders that they ' re opening themselves up to liability . but goldman says that \u2014 at least under us law \u2014 the company has nothing to worry about .\nthere ' s no connection between the two companies , but the tsunami of outrage surrounding the yelp - for - people app has engulfed the gadget company too .\ndaddy daycare ! jared kushner takes kids back to d . c . after weekend in new jersey - as ivanka dons a short dress for visit to a nyc asphalt company\nthe backlash has been so intense that peeple has been trying to play damage control .\nwe hear you loud and clear ,\nthe company said in a thursday facebook post .\nyou want the option to opt in or opt out .\nwebsite designed by franks & franks , built by olamalu , content by peeple .\ncopyright \u00a9 2018 brandwatch . all rights reserved . 1st floor , sovereign house , church street , brighton , bn1 1uj company number : 03898053 | vat number : 754 750 710\nwhile peeple could pivot and attempt another stab at user approval , there\u2019s that whole matter of its trademark , which peeple the thing has and peeple the app doesn\u2019t ( yet\u2014the application remains in limbo\u2026 in canada ) . \u201cas a company , we have the registered u . s . trademark with intent to use , \u201d says chuter . and just so it\u2019s clear : \u201cwe are not changing our name and we\u2019re not going anywhere . \u201d\npeeple aims to review others and is valued at $ 7 . 6m - business insider\ndr . sally smith , chief executive of peeple , welcomes the report . she says :\nprovider of a digital application designed to offer users to rate and comment about people . the company ' s application platform enables the user to rate and comment on people whom they know professionally , personally or romantically .\npeeple was developed by building 10 technology inc . in san francisco , ca and austin , texas .\nso the emerging caricature of peeple as an app for stalkers and disgruntled exes may turn out to be wrong . it may actually be harder to harass people on peeple than on existing social media platforms .\nbut peeple the thing can ' t go to the us courts to get peeple the app to stop using the name based purely on that\u2014the company would have to prove the the app is damaging its brand .\nthey ' d have to say ' this is going to make us look bad and we have a trademark and therefore they can ' t use that here , '\nshould the app try to make a us launch , hanks explains . and given the preemptively negative feelings peeple ( again , sigh , the app ) has wrought , it at least seems like peeple ( the thing\u2014you see why this is a problem , right ? ) would have an argument .\nthis was supposed to be our moment in the sun ,\nthe gadget company ' s founder told wired .\nwe just won a major competition \u2026 then this happened yesterday and completely swallowed up our press . our branding is in tatters .\npeeple is optimized to use very little power . under normal use it should only need charging a few times a year .\nthe founders of peeple , julia cordray and nicole mccullough , who raised $ 7 . 6 million ( \u00a35 million ) .\nthe idea behind peeple isn ' t really new , says eric goldman , a legal scholar who focuses on online privacy issues .\nperhaps the closest analogy is unvarnished , an app that was released in 2010 . an la times writeup even used the same\nyelp for people\nframing that ' s been used for peeple . unlike peeple , unvarnished allowed reviews to be posted anonymously .\nironically , the app ' s founders are fairly adverse to public scrutiny . the peeple twitter account , @ peepleforpeople , has already warned users that\n[ anyone ] impersonating us and using our picture [ will ] be\nreported to twitter . the company ' s instagram profile , which is linked to from its blog , is also set to private . the twitter account has also taken to insulting journalists .\nthe peeple smart camera attaches to existing peepholes on front doors and sends an alert to the homeowner when someone arrives at their home .\nchris chuter , chief executive peeple , which is based in austin , texas , said : ' i first came up with the idea for peeple when my three - year old son walked out the front door to walk to his grandma ' s house without my knowledge .\njust unscrew your existing peephole , slide the peeple bracket on and screw it back onto the door . you may not even need tools !\nsince the article was published , peeple\u2019s net sentiment score jumped from 40 % negative ( average , for the tech industry ) to 77 % negative . given how far other tech companies have gone to accommodate users\u2019 privacy wishes , peeple\u2019s \u2018you\u2019re here forever\u2019 policy is surprising . peeple is still being talked about with a velocity of over 3 , 000 mentions per minute , making it one of the most popular trending topics globally .\npeeple connects to your home ' s existing wifi and stores data securely in the cloud . it ' s a call log for your door !\npeeple is a smart camera that attaches to existing peepholes and easily connects to home wi - fi to identify , inform , screen , and alert people to any outside presence . if someone knocks , opens , or closes your door , you will get a push notification on your phone . with the peeple app , you can see who is at your door whether you are home or not . if you want to see through your peephole , simply lift the peeple off the bracket and peer through . peeple will easily re - attach and align itself when you snap it back in place .\nthe founders describe peeple as\nspread [ ing ] love and positivity\nbut the downsides are obvious . public ratings on yelp are already enough of an issue and they are for businesses , not people , so it ' s easy to envisage just how badly peeple could affect the lives of others .\nbut chuter ' s had but a moment to enjoy it all , because his product is called peeple , and its brand is being hijacked . quickly .\nmeet peeple ; a front door ' s new best friend - a small camera fixed onto the inside of a front door ' s peephole .\nand the furious reaction helps explain why . people find peeple , and other apps like it , creepy . they have a strong intuition that rating friends and romantic partners is different from rating businesses . given that peeple will require users to attach their real names to reviews , most people will be reluctant to participate .\nat the peeple centre , we have a team of experienced administrators and peep practitioners who work with local families and settings , including the peep pre - school .\nthis week , peeple rapidly became the most hated app in the tech industry because it was based on this one - liner : ' yelp for people ' .\nthis week , peeple rapidly became the most hated app in the tech industry because it was based on one of these one - liners : \u2018yelp for people\u2019 .\ncan you remove yourself from peeple\u2019s smacktalk database ? no . \u201cnot at this time , \u201d their faq reads . \u201cwe may consider this feature in the future . \u201d\npeeple wins the award for outstanding innovation in privacy and security as 2015\u2019s most progressive accomplishment in the way we go about securing our data and ensuring our privacy .\nbut there ' s not actually much reason to be terrified of peeple . yes , the app is a bad idea . but it ' s not really a new bad idea . it ' s an idea that entrepreneurs have repeatedly tried and failed to make work . it turns out that people aren ' t as interested in publicly burning their ex - lovers and friends as peeple thinks they are . and even if some people do want to publicly trash their acquaintances , peeple has promised safeguards that will make that hard to do .\nwhile changing the course of public misconception is an exceedingly difficult battle to wage , peeple ( the thing ) does have recourse to challenge peeple ( the app ) . after discussing it with his lawyer , chuter described the situation : the smart home peeple has a registered trademark in the us with intent to use ( you can see it here ) . peeple the app registered at around the same time last year , but its trademark registration is in canada ( where one of its founders is from ) and is currently in a suspended status ( which could mean someone in canada is challenging their trademark ) . which makes sense , of course , since the app hasn\u2019t even launched\u2014all it has to show , at the moment , are screenshots .\ncarly leads on connecting peeple ' s research and best practice knowledge to both uk national policy and peep delivery . this includes producing and sharing peep case studies , newsletters and policy documents .\ni ' ll note here that i tried without success to reach the folks at peeple , the app , by phone and through facebook , and their site ' s been down all day .\nour website shares ideas and information that all of the above folk have contributed to , which have been written and shaped in a ( hopefully ! ) helpful way by us here at peeple .\nyou ' re only hearing about peeple because it sounds like such an outrageously bad idea that people love denouncing it . but that ' s not the foundation of a successful business . in a few days , the internet will move on to being outraged about something else , and peeple \u2014 which won ' t even become available until november \u2014 is likely to sink back into obscurity .\nwe won ' t know how popular peeple will be until the app ' s launch , which is scheduled for november . but there ' s reason to be skeptical that it will get very far .\nfounded by julia cordray and nicole mccullough , peeple has been in development for over a year . their online documentary series launched on 9 august 2015 , documenting their 90 - day launch process in silicon valley .\nthe washington post calls it\nterrifying .\ndubbed\nyelp for people ,\npeeple is a new app that lets people rate their friends , professional contacts , and even romantic partners . and everyone is freaking out .\nwith mike o\u2019regan still involved and since 2012 under the leadership of sally smith and a distinguished board of trustees , peep\u2019s progress needed one further evolution of its name . to reflect its growing reach while remaining committed to its origins and humane principles , the organisation became known as peeple in 2014 . this was chosen to reflect that peeple is a l earning e nterprise with an inclusive , human approach , focused on parents , carers and very young children .\njlab found a winner last week : peeple , a camera device that attaches to a front - door peephole so you can dial in from your phone to see who is \u2014 or has been \u2014 at the door .\nangry people have taken to facebook and twitter to express their disgust at an app that rates others publicly . a post on the peeple facebook page has garnered only four likes to 188 comments , almost all of which are angry .\nbusiness insider has reached out to peeple to ask for clarity on how exactly they will deal with the potential problems that the app will incur , such as harassment and bullying . we will update the post when we hear back .\nif someone posts defamatory information about another person online , the poster could face liability under libel laws . but section 230 shields an online service like peeple from any liability , even if the posts are ultimately found to be defamatory .\n' the winner , peeple , is an innovative product in this year ' s really hot area of the internet of things . we see great opportunities for developing this product into a ' must have ' app and home security device . '\n\u201cobviously , we\u2019d like not to be called what they ' re called , \u201d chuter says as diplomatically as possible . \u201ci know we\u2019re not as \u2018sexy\u2019 as the other thing , but you know , i like to think we have a legitimate purpose . \u201d the team has been working on peeple for a few years now . as fate would have it , it originally named the product peep , but a trademark database search scotched that . \u201cwe saw peep was taken , so we went with peeple , \u201d chuter says with a laugh , clearly enjoying the irony . \u201cthese women are funded , i think , \u201d he says , referring to peeple , the app . \u201cthey should be able to search trademarks and figure that out . \u201d\nthe concept of peeple follows the formula of hundreds of social apps that are pumped out every month . take an established model ( yelp , for reviews ) , and apply it to a new \u2018sector\u2019 ( human beings , instead of restaurants ) .\npeeple says it will take a number of precautions to prevent the service from becoming a cesspool of nasty reviews . reviewers will be required to use their real identities as verified by facebook , and new facebook profiles won ' t be allowed to participate .\nand $ 150 , 000 for its invention . the product is a smart , internet - enabled peephole that lets you peer at your phone to see who ' s at your door . \u201cit\u2019s like virtual caller id for your home , \u201d he says , happily grabbing a miniature door frame ( \u201cmy doorframe for ants\u201d ) and dragging it into view of our video chat . a bright orange circular gadget on the door shows you who\u2019s on the other side , even when you aren\u2019t home . beyond the recent accolades , the company took second place at\npeeple is a small camera that can be mounted to the keyhole in your front door . it has a built - in wifi chip , allowing you to check out who is standing at your front door with your smartphone , no matter where you are .\nstuart marks , technology entrepreneur and chairman of l marks , john lewis ' s partner in jlab , added : ' picking a winner was a very difficult task but peeple impressed the whole panel with the potential of their product and relevance to john lewis customers .\npeeple is an elegant , compact , and easy - to - use caller id device for your front door . ever wondered if your package was delivered while you were away or who is knocking when you ' re not home ? now you ' ll know .\ncordray told the washington post that users can use the\nfeedback\nfrom peeple to their advantage , just as you would from your boss . of course , it ' s hard to foresee a teenager taking criticism from their friends in a public place well .\nthe reaction has been swift and overwhelmingly negative . across the internet , people have condemned the app as an invasion of privacy and an invitation to online harassment . so many people are angry about peeple that the app recently became a trending topic on social media sites .\nan app called peeple has launched in beta offering to\n[ revolutionise ] the way we ' re seen in the world\nby allowing those we know \u2014 or , at least , those who have our phone number \u2014 to review us , just like yelp does for businesses .\nunsurprisingly , the idea of rating anyone , and having those reviews publicly visible , hasn ' t gone down well with the general public . peeple is very reminiscent of lulu , an app that let women rate boyfriends , which left the uk after it failed to take off here .\nlyn leads on the development of peep programmes across scotland , delivers training , and inducts and support trainers across scotland and internationally . she joined peeple in 2015 , having worked in community learning and development for many years , and has a particular interest in early intervention and emotional health .\nwhen playerblock was released in 2007 , it got a reception much like the one peeple is getting now .\ni for one think that such a service is a disgusting invasion of privacy ,\none reviewer wrote .\nthe potential for abuse of such a system is enormous .\nwe have a network of trainers based around the uk and ireland who work for peeple on a sessional basis . our trainers are experienced in working with families , and in using the peep learning together programme . several of our trainers also co - ordinate delivery of the programme within their area .\nyou can understand why the last 24 hours have been difficult for chuter and his team in austin , texas . \u201cwe want to be something that people wanted . not something people \u2026 hated . \u201d he walks across the room and grabs his phone to show me how completely out of control his notifications are\u2014there are thousands upon thousands of emails sitting , waiting to be read . \u201cthe emails are pretty nice at this point , \u201d he explains . some are coming from people trying to understand the difference between peeple the thing and peeple the app . the same cannot be said of his twitter notifications .\ndr sally smith ( ceo , peeple ) said \u2018the fund has been vital in increasing our capacity to support home learning , parental employability and to develop the early years workforce across scotland . it is wonderful , through local partnerships , to support children and their families to have the best possible start . \u2019\ncharlotte leads on supporting organisations and local authorities ( in england , wales and ireland ) to use peep programmes , and on the peep training systems and support which underlie this . she has worked in various roles at peeple over the past fifteen years , and has a background in psychology , literacy and education .\nsusannah manages the learning together study ( funded by the education endowment foundation ) - leading a team of six colleagues to support the 139 schools that are participating across england . she joined peeple in 2017 and has a background in family , community and intergenerational learning , with an msc in educational learning and development .\nto be clear , it ' s perfectly legal for two companies to have the same name if the two companies are registered in different countries . it ' s also important to note that a suspended trademark registration doesn ' t mean the registration has been canceled .\nusually it means ' we ' re not using it right this second , but we ' ve got something coming , ' ' says mackenzie hanks , a lawyer who once interned at the uspto .\nsuspension can lead to cancellation . . . [ for instance , ] a us company could challenge them and say ' hey you ' re not using this , we are , ' and then canada would decide what to do about it .\nsally leads the staff team , develops collaborative relationships with others working in our sector , and is responsible for the strategic direction and financial management of peeple . she has been ceo since 2011 and has worked for the organisation since 2006 . sally has a background in research , including at the department of education at the university of oxford .\nkaty leads on developing , supporting and monitoring the internal quality systems underpinning the training and delivery of peep programmes , and managing and quality assuring all aspects of the parent / carer qualifications . she has worked in various roles at peeple over the past ten years , and has a background in early years education , adult and family learning .\nsay ' hi ' ! peeple smart camera fixes to the peephole on a door to allow householders to see who is visiting them even while they are not at home . the device connects to the wi - fi network and sends them an alert when someone comes to the door . a video feed can then be viewed on their smart phone\njanet manages our finance , legal and hr functions , overseeing financial planning and monitoring systems . janet has worked at peeple for fifteen years . she has an ma in human resources management , and is a member of the chartered institute of personnel and development ( mcipd ) . her previous work includes human resources , training and development work at oxfam .\nlindsey co - manages local delivery , including the peep pre - school and nursery . she is an experienced nneb and has set up and managed day nurseries at the local school and fe college , where she also lectured in childcare and education . since joining peeple in 2009 , lindsey has managed the red kite children\u2019s centre in thame and completed her npqicl .\ndenise leads on the peep progression pathway in scotland , a range of parent / carer qualifications that are scqf credit - rated by sqa . she supports organisations to set up as delivery centres , delivers training and works with scottish colleges to develop progression routes for parents and carers . denise joined peeple in 2015 and previously worked in the voluntary sector delivering accredited learning .\naccording to the washington post , the founders , julia cordray and nicole mccullough , aim to create the app in just 90 days . peeple currently has a valuation of $ 7 . 6 million ( \u00a35 million ) based on the amount invested , which is around $ 250 , 000 ( \u00a3165 , 000 ) . the app will launch in november , although a beta version is available now .\nthe founders claim that peeple does work to prevent the slandering of others , but some users are dubious . to review another person , users must possess a person ' s phone number and be over the age of 21 ( according to their facebook profile , at least ) . positive reviews are posted immediately while negative reviews have a 48 hour probation period , in which time the recipient can dispute them .\nwe are working in partnership with the oxford academy in our plans to build a day nursery within the academy ' s grounds , near where the peeple centre is already located . there is an urgent demand for nursery places for 2 year olds in our area ( blackbird leys , northfield brook , littlemore and rose hill in south oxford ) , with a 58 % shortfall . you can read more in an oxford mail article .\nwe were delighted that the secretary of state for education , damian hinds and minister for early years , nadhim zahawi , joined parents and children in their peep group in rothesay nursery , luton recently . the visit coincided with their announcement of new government funding to promote social mobility and the home learning environment . the government\u2019s commitment to this aim is very much welcomed ; it has been the main focus for peeple and the peep learning together programme for over 20 years .\nyou might be one of the half a million people who\u2019ve seen the clip of a recent interview with paloma faith talking about the realities of motherhood . her experiences make a great case for the importance of groups like peep , both for creating a safe space to talk openly about the highs and lows of being a parent with people who understand what you\u2019re going through , and also to share child development information and ideas ( including the fact that babies can see from birth , contrary to paloma\u2019s misunderstanding\u2026 ) . follow the link for peeple ' s take on it .\nthe review ' s executive summary defines the significance of family learning as ' supporting , equipping and building capacity amongst scotland\u2019s parents - to capitalise on children\u2019s opportunities for learning is key in raising attainment and closing the poverty - related attainment gap . a family learning approach can also be a catalyst in helping adults take up adult learning and training opportunities , gain employment or attain new skills . this in turn positively impacts on children\u2019s individual attainment , their aspirations and personal learning journey . ' this focus on both the child ' s learning opportunities and those of the parent - in their own right , as an adult learner - is one which peeple advocates and demonstrates in peep delivery .\nthank you also to other peeple staff , trustees and members of our network of trainers , practitioners and managers ( past and current ) who have all contributed in different , but highly valuable , ways to the development of the programme , accreditation and training . these include : nuzhat abbas , jo aitkenhead , jacqui bain , allison collier , sharon clarke , lisa clissett , sharyn crombie , moyna de s\u00e9lincourt , amanda godsell , carol gotheridge , helen griffiths , jo hammick , lindsey hart , elina helinius , lisse honeyman , emma hrubiak , emma jamieson , alison laing , zoe mar\u00e9 , jill mennie , sue prosser , collette pye , soozin rogers , julia shay , ronnie sinclair , janet sly , paula stallard , christine steer , helen stroudley , catherine thomas , alison wales\nit\u2019s possible that peeple the app will back away from its nefarious - sounding purpose ; other , similar conceits have done so before . when lulu launched , it was pitched as a guy - rating app for women , and men had no idea their profiles were included within the network . after backlash , though , lulu included ways to pull your profile . \u201cif you don\u2019t want to be on lulu , you don\u2019t have to be , \u201d says cofounder allison schwartz . \u201cthere were a lot of misconceptions about it , and we had to spend time educating users and the press . \u201d in addition to rewriting lulu\u2019s early story , the app also added automatic removal\u2014originally it was a manual process only . \u201cnow our community management program is expanded , so there\u2019s self - removal and the community removal program . \u201d\nsign up to receive the latest gadget news , reviews , and expert advice .\n\u201cthis was supposed to be our moment in the sun , \u201d says chuter . \u201cwe just won a major competition \u2026 then this happened yesterday and completely swallowed up our press . our branding is in tatters . \u201d\nthat doesn\u2019t mean chuter isn\u2019t without sympathy for the founders of the app , julia cordray and nicole mccullough\u2014in part because he\u2019s getting a lot of irate tweets meant for them . \u201ci feel bad for them . i can\u2019t imagine what this is like , i\u2019m only seeing a percentage of it . \u201d it ' s been an interesting glimpse . \u201cthe lgbt and trans communities are going nuts against these people , \u201d he says . \u201cwhich , it makes sense\u2014a lot of people who are already experiencing oppression and bullying don\u2019t want an app like this . \u201d\nuse of and / or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our user agreement ( updated 5 / 25 / 18 ) and privacy policy and cookie statement ( updated 5 / 25 / 18 ) . your california privacy rights . the material on this site may not be reproduced , distributed , transmitted , cached or otherwise used , except with the prior written permission of cond\u00e9 nast . ad choices .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\n/ / urltoken\nit could be the perfect solution for those hoping to avoid unwanted salesmen or looking out for a parcel delivery - caller id for their front door .\na video feed allows them to virtually ' look through ' the peephole no matter where they are .\nit means householders would be able to see who comes to call on them even while they are at work or check who is ringing the doorbell without having to creep up to take a peek .\nthe anti - ogling shirt : 3d printed outfit changes shape when . . .\ncan you really unlock a door with a gun ? video reveals . . .\n' internet of things ' gets watchdog : report calls for extra . . .\nthe technology , which connects to the home wi - fi network , has been awarded \u00a3100 , 000 by retailer john lewis under its jlab business accelerator scheme .\njohn lewis said it is also planning on selling the devices in it stores .\n' the initial fright led me to start tinkering with a way to find out automatically when the front door is opened . we ' ve come a long way since then . '\npeeble is a compact wireless camera that can be fixed to the peepholes that many frontdoors have .\nonce connected it can identify when people walk up to the door , sending an alert to the homeowners smartphone .\na live feed can also be sent to the users phone , allowing them to see who is called ( illustrated by the animation on the right ) .\nit can also tell them when their front door is opened , helping them keep an eye on young children who may wander from their home .\npeeble was picked from hundreds of entries to be supported by john lewis ' s jlab initiative .\npaul coby , it director at john lewis , said : ' this year ' s competition has been even better than when we founded it last year .\nfive other finalists will also receive support to help them develop their products further , including a smart home control app called alfred , a coffee lounge concept called zest and a solar powered iphone cover ikinen .\n' each finalist has done incredible work over the past 12 weeks and everyone at l marks is looking forward to working with them on an on - going basis to help them develop and grow their businesses . '\nalthough the term \u2018internet of things\u2019 ( iot ) first appeared in 2005 , there is still no widely accepted definition .\niot includes gadgets bought by consumers , as well as products and services designed for businesses to help machines \u2018communicate\u2019 with each other .\nfor example , the term iot can include the radio frequency identification ( rfid ) tags businesses place on products in stores to track their inventory , or sensors that monitor electricity use in hotels .\na growing number of products from smart locks , security cameras , connected washing machines , thermostats , smoke detectors , light bulbs and other devices are appearing in homes .\nthese can all be automated and are designed to connect to a home network that can then be controlled using a device like a smartphone or a tablet .\nbottleneck of 700 , 000 migrants wait in libya to cross the . . .\n' prostitutes , orgies , group sex - all of it ' : ex - wife of . . .\n' we know where you live ' : angry protesters confront mitch . . .\npolice find the body of a missing four - 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bedroom la home for a cool $ 3 . 55 million after finalizing her divorce from ryan dorsey\nmel b ' is unable to pay her back taxes amid ongoing divorce battle with stephen belafonte . . . as it ' s estimated the pair owe up to $ 650k ' to the irs\nkylie jenner rocks curve - clinging attire as she shows off body . . . and considers going back to blonde\ndakota johnson dons striped wrap dress in la . . . after calling co - star chris hemsworth ' spectacular '\ncardi b hits back at troll who mocked her baby shower . . . as she shows off naked baby bump for photoshoot\nbuy your own celebrity hideaway ! castle adored by michael douglas and jack nicholson goes on sale for $ 5 . 2m ( and even comes with treehouse )\nant - man and the wasp soars to $ 76 million on opening weekend . . . beating its prequel by $ 19 million\nliam payne and cheryl split : carefree 1d star returns to stage for first time since break - up . . . as he poses happily with his backing dancers in france\ntristan thompson goes house hunting alone as he checks out $ 2m property in la with its own basketball court . . . just minutes from khloe ' s mansion\nchris hemsworth kicks off filming for the star - studded men in black spin - off as he cuts a sharp figure in london . . . 21 years after the first film hit screens\njill zarin admits she ' s ready to date again after being spotted with handsome businessman . . . following beloved husband bobby ' s death\ndj khaled cancels wireless performance due to ' travel issues ' just hours before his slot . . . as fans rage over his ' vacation ' snap\n13 reasons why villain justin prentice says he ' s not bothered by social media trolls . . . and that getting attacked online means he ' s doing his job as an actor\nfarm heroes saga , the # 4 game on itunes . play it now !\nit ' s eye - wateringly expensive at $ 2 , 999 , but naim ' s uniti atom is a revelation , an integrated amplifier than makes it easy to stream music at a quality you ' ve probably never heard before .\nafter a day with the iphone x , while face id isn ' t perfect , and the ' notch ' is an annoyance , the iphone x is a glimpse into the future of phones and the best handset of the market by a long way .\nthey aren ' t cheap , but shinola ' s $ 595 foray into headphones are the perfect accessory for design obsessives looking to upgrade their listening habits .\nwith the pixel xl , google has created a handset that is not only the best android device out there , but arguably matches the iphone 8 in terms of design and feel .\napple ' s watch will free you from your phone - while making sure you don ' t suffer the fear of missing out . it ' s a huge step forward , and a compelling reason for the average user to buy a smartwatch .\nwhile the iphone x may have stolen the headlines , in fact the iphone 8 could be the sleeper hit of apple ' s new range , offering the same power as the x but with features and a design users trust .\nwhile the design is impressive and easy to use , the game line up is disappointing .\nnaim ' s incredible mu - so qb takes you back to the good old days - where the music captivates and enthralls , rather that simply being something in the background .\nit might not be a name familiar to the us market , but naim is a legendary british brand hoping to make a splash with the american launch of its $ 1499 mu : so speaker .\npeloton ' s hi - tech bike lets you stream live and on demand rides to your home - and it ' s one of the best examples of fitness technology out there - at a price .\nour easy to use app lets you control how and when you are notified about the activity at your door .\na device that let ' s you see who is at your front door from anywhere in the world has won \u00a3100 , 000 of funding and a contract to sell in a major department store .\nsay goodbye to the days of worrying about what time the kids got home , if the package arrived , or if there\u2019s a potential intruder at the rental property .\nthe product is a smart , internet - enabled peephole that lets you peer at your phone to see who\u2019s at your door .\npeep is caller id for your door . peep is a wifi enabled camera that attaches to the indoor side of your peephole , takes pictures of people when they come to your door and sends them to your smartphone wherever you are . our camera connects directly to home wi - fi to identify , inform , and alert people of any outside presence at your door .\nsign up for a free crunchbase account to follow and track organizations you care about .\nterms of service | privacy policy | \u00a9 2018 crunchbase inc . all rights reserved .\ndescriptive keyword for an organization ( e . g . saas , android , cloud computing , medical device )\nthis field describes an organization ' s most recent funding status ( e . g . early stage venture , late stage venture , m & a )\nlast funding round type ( e . g . series a , seed , private equity )\ntransaction name : auto - generated name of transaction ( e . g . angel - uber )\nwe use cookies to personalise content and ads , to provide social media features and to analyse our traffic . we also share information about your use of our site with our social media , advertising and analytics partners . find out more\n* copyright \u00a9 2018 insider inc . all rights reserved . registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our\ninterestingly , the app lets users set up an account for anyone with a phone number . the site ' s faq describes the process like this :\nyou will need their cell phone number to start their profile and they will receive a text that you were the person to start their profile and that they should check out what you said about them on our app .\nwhile reviews have to be attached to a real name , bullying exists in schools \u2014 a place where everyone knows who the bully and victim is \u2014 and so this may not turn out to be a deterrent .\nthe starting point was a breakfast meeting between michael o\u2019regan and tim brighouse who was oxfordshire\u2019s chief education officer . mike had developed a deep interest in the education of very young children ; tim was nationally renowned and about to become professor of education at keele university .\nmike had one vital question : \u201cwould an early years parent - focused project be a good idea ? \u201d tim\u2019s answer was emphatic and positive .\nmike started to develop a network of professional and academic supporters , and he became a governor of peers school in blackbird leys , oxford . he began to question the causes of underachievement and disaffection among some pupils . his trail of questioning led down the age groups from secondary to middle to primary and then to pre - school children . first school teachers expressed their difficulty when children arrived with few social skills and little predisposition to read and learn .\nmothers were interviewed , and they showed a desire to help with children\u2019s early development . so , with backing and advice from experts in early literacy development , education and social policy , peers early education partnership ( peep ) was established in 1995 . it had a particular mission to work with families in the catchment area of peers school . the project was led by dr rosemary roberts . she and music specialist , dr alison street , developed sessions for families which became the basis of the peep learning together programme .\nover the following twenty years peep was grounded in its oxford base . the vision was to transform a community by working with the students of the future by supporting their parents as first educators - and to do so from birth . the project quickly established itself and drew attention ; it grew beyond oxford into a programme of national potential . an accredited training programme was developed and , since 2000 , over 10 , 000 practitioners have been trained to deliver peep\u2019s programme and approach . the replacement of \u2018peers\u2019 with \u2018parents\u2019 for the first initial of peep reflected this change , while reinforcing the fundamental importance of \u2018partnership\u2019 .\npeep\u2019s ideas were innovative , pre - dating and contributing to the sure start initiative and the now - accepted national focus on early intervention . by 2011 department of education policy was stating : \u201cmothers and fathers are their children\u2019s first and most important educators . \u201d\na number of university studies have evaluated the effectiveness of the peep programme on parents and children , including those who are sometimes considered \u2018hard to reach\u2019 .\nher doctoral thesis was about the origins and uses of the orim framework ( which underpins the peep learning together programme ) .\nshe has worked in and has an msc in community education , including support and advocacy for families and young people , and participatory evaluation with children and communities .\n\u200bhelen co - manages local peep delivery , including with local health , education , foster care and community services . helen has delivered peep programmes for over ten years , and has previous experience as a nursery nurse ( nneb ) in the private and state sectors . she co - developed and delivers the peep antenatal programme training and early communication matters training .\nthe peep learning together programme is the result of 20 years of research , practice and reflection . it has been created from the original programme written by rosemary roberts , alison street and others . the programme is underpinned by the orim framework which was developed by peter hannon and cathy nutbrown at the university of sheffield . other contributors include ( in alphabetical order ) :\nwe are particularly grateful to all the parents , carers and children who we have worked with over the last 20 years \u2013 and from whom we have learnt so much .\nphotographer david fisher and all the peep families who gave up their time and allowed us to use their photos , either attending a photoshoot at david ' s studio and / or being photographed by him at our pre - school , along with the sutton trust photographer and peep families who were photographed at a peep group . ( occasionally other photos have been used , which have been credited to getty images , bigstock or cartoonstock as applicable . )\non wednesday 21st march , the duchess of cambridge will convene a symposium on the importance of early intervention to provide solid social and emotional platforms for children in their early years , helping them to become healthier and more resilient later in life . it ' s great that this important issue is receiving high - profile recognition .\nthis follows on from a roundtable discussion that sally was part of earlier in march with the duchess of cambridge , and oxford - based charities family links and oxpip , on the importance of supporting families during a child\u2019s early years . this is all part of the royal foundation ' s involvement in raising awareness about mental health .\nour joint report focuses on the importance of supporting the home learning environment at a strategic and practical level , and on the range of ways that were put into practice as part of this project . it emphasises the need to raise awareness about how simple but effective it is to enhance the home learning environment . read more or please read and share the report ' home matters ' .\n' . there is concern amongst some charities and experts in child development that the paper , which will influence government policy , ignores the impact of childhood adversity and social deprivation .\nfind out about susannah ' s chambers presentation on singing across the generations at the university of portsmouth ' s organisational storytelling seminar - including the benefits of singing for people with dementia , and how peep groups with older people can be a win - win for everyone . susannah is the project manager for the learning together study ."]}
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", "topic": 17}], "title": "nordic business forum", "paragraphs": ["since 2012 , nordic business forum oy has been a subsidiary company of nordic business group . the other subsidiary of nordic business group is nordic business investments oy , which concentrates on real estate development .\nsee what they said . get your executive summary of nordic business forum 2015 !\nabove you can see the growth rate of the attendees in nordic business forum seminars .\nwant to experience nordic business forum remotely ? experience the event like you were seated in the first row ! you are able to join virtually the excitement of nordic business forum . watch a high - quality live video stream brought to you by nordic business forum .\nfor more information on the nordic business forum , you can visit the official web page .\nnordic business forum 2016 \u2013 advantage . live stream triples the audience of nordic business forum . speakers include ed catmull , tony hawk , seth godin , gary vaynerchuk , and dick costolo .\nthe 9th arctic business forum yearbook is an overview of the european high north investments and business development published in association with the arctic business forum .\nnew simhe intern bhavani attended the nordic business forum . this is her report from the event .\nnordic business forum 2015 \u2013 impact . live stream doubles the audience of nordic business forum . speakers include ben bernanke , john c . maxwell , arianna huffington , garry kasparov , and simon sinek .\nour first ever annual nordic business forum is organized . the name of the event is weekend seminar .\nnordic digital business summit \u00a92014 . all rights reserved . the nordic digital business summit is owned and operated by onyx group oy , finland\njyri lind\u00e9n is nordic business forum co - founder and a major owner together with hans - peter siefen .\nnordic business forum 2012 \u2013 growth . speakers include brian tracy , daniel pink , and sir richard branson .\nnordic business forum also donates tree plants in order to compensate the computational carbon footprint of the main event .\ntwo days , 5 , 500 business executives , over 30 nationalities . nordic business forum has grown to be one of the most significant business seminars in the world .\nthe nordic business forum 2015 is held 1\u20132 october , in the helsinki exhibition and convention center , in finland .\nnordic business forum 2011 \u2013 strength from responsible choices . the first international speakers al gore and les brown also onboard .\nthe main theme of nordic business forum 2015 was impact . sub - topics included strategy , disruption , and influence .\narianna huffington and guy kawasaki are keynote speakers at this year\u2019s event . read more from nordic business forum 2015 report .\nin 2012 the main theme of nordic business forum was growth , with sub - themes business growth , personal growth and growth of well - being .\ncontinuing nordic business forum\u2019s christmas gift tradition , we have donated tree plants via finn church aid to compensate the computational carbon footprint of nordic business forum 2015 for all 5 , 500 guests who attended the event . donating tree plants has become [ \u2026 ]\nnordic business forum is currently planning the next step in expanding its business internationally . it is our great pleasure to reveal that we will organize our first side event in sweden in early 2017 . after a truly successful nordic business [ \u2026 ]\nhans - peter siefen is nordic business forum co - founder , former ceo , and a major owner together with jyri lind\u00e9n .\nnordic business forum sweden will be held on january 16th , 2017 in stockholm . get ready and save the date ! nordic business forum is coming to sweden for one day in january with a fresh lineup of top - level speakers and a [ \u2026 ]\nnordic business group , the creator of one of europe\u2019s most significant business conferences , nordic business forum , has invested 150 000\u20ac in treamer oy which plans to create the world\u2019s largest peer - to - peer marketplace for local everyday chores and tasks .\nwelcome to the arctic business forum 2018 to bond with other arctic business representatives and stakeholders working for the arctic prosperity .\nthe main theme of nordic business forum 2013 was leadership . sub - topics included self - leadership , sales leadership and innovation leadership .\njamk centre for competitiveness was presented at the jamk stand at the nordic business forum in jyv\u00e4skyl\u00e4 during september 20 - 21 , 2012 .\nthe main theme of nordic business forum 2014 was forward . sub - topics included choosing excellence , building the future and growing with purpose .\nthis year again jyv\u00e4skyl\u00e4 proudly hosted the live streaming of the nordic business forum 2016 while the live event happened in helsinki and here locally at the jyv\u00e4skyl\u00e4n paviljonki . this is the place where the story of nordic business forum began in 2010 and where the seminar was held until 2013 .\nnordic business forum organizes international business seminars and networking events with the world\u2019s brightest business minds and future business leaders . the annual nordic business forum main event is one of the leading business events in europe , attracting over 5 , 700 business executives and entrepreneurs from over 30 nationalities and reaching over 10 , 000 people across the globe through the live stream . past speakers include al gore , jack welch , arnold schwarzenegger , arianna huffington , sir richard branson , ben bernanke , simon sinek and many others .\nthere will be 5300 guests attending the seminar with over 700 international guests . this is the biggest audience we have ever had in nordic business forum seminars .\nnordic business forum norway 2018 was the first event in norway . it hosted 550 business executives and entrepreneurs . eric ries , alex osterwalder , seth godin , anita krohn traaseth , and dan toma .\nnordic business group : jyri lind\u00e9n , co - founder jyri . linden @ urltoken + 358 44 5705411\nthe business festivities of nordic business forum 2015 are about to be kicked off soon at messukeskus helsinki . the forum continues today on strategy related themes with simon sinek , garry kasparov , mette lykke , and keith cunningham . the day will end [ \u2026 ]\nweb : urltoken nordic business forum 2012 covers topics of business growth , personal growth and growth of well - being . spekers include sir richard branson , daniel pink , brian tracy and professor hans rosling .\nnordic business forum sweden 2018 was the second event of its kind . it hosted nearly 1 , 000 business executives and entrepreneurs from 19 countries . the keynote speaker of the event was the legendary steve wozniak .\nnordic baltic business forum is hosted by the norwegian , swedish , finnish and danish chambers of commerce in latvia in cooperation with the nordic embassies . this is our 5th annual conference bringing best business cases , inspiration on leadership and innovation as well as being a forum for exchange of experiences and networking between nordic - baltic companies . the 5th nordic baltic business forum takes place thursday , october 11 , from 13 : 00 - 18 : 00 at sp\u012b\u0137eru koncertz\u0101le , riga . the agenda and the key speakers will be announced early september . . . . read more\nnordic business forum 2014 \u2013 forward . live stream of the event is available for the first time . speakers include arnold schwarzenegger , jim collins , and sir alex ferguson .\nwe give you the best business days of the whole year ! learn from the top business stars and network with thousands of business executives at the most inspiring business events in the world .\nback in 2011 , nordic business forum set a 10 - year goal of developing the annual main event into the most noteworthy business seminar in the world . step by step we are pursuing to reach that goal by 2021 .\nthe president of the republic of finland sauli niinist\u00f6 is the patron of the cbd business & biodiversity forum 2015 .\nthe nordic digital business summit \u2013 data & cloud , smart sustainability and industrial internet . visit the event website at urltoken\nthe legendary ceo jack welch visited nordic business forum 2013 . this clip is a part of the discussion with mr . henri hypp\u00f6nen in front of 3300 people . more videos at urltoken\nnordic business forum 2015 gathered over 5 , 500 business owners and executives to the exhibition & convention center in helsinki . in addition to the attendees on the spot , there were also thousands of people watching the seminar through live stream .\nnordic business forum sweden 2017 was our first sister event in stockholm , sweden with nearly 1 , 000 business executives . speakers include andre agassi , linda liukas , kjell a . nordstr\u00f6m , sheila heen , chip conley , and chad hurley .\nin the beginning of october we had a pleasure to attend the nordic business forum 2015 in helsinki . the two - day event itself was brilliantly organized and gave the visitors an opportunity to learn from several highly influential business thinkers and practitioners .\nnordic business forum 2013 \u2013 leadership . the scope of international speakers grows . malcolm gladwell , vijay govindarajan , lynda gratton , jimmy wales , tom peters , and jack welch among the speakers .\nnordic business forum 2013 gathered over 3 , 300 guests under one roof . the seminar was sold out already by the end of february 2012 , 7 months prior to the actual event date .\nthe arctic europe holds investment potential worth of at least 197 billion euro . in the forum will be presented the latest news in business development in this region . the speakers in the arctic business forum are the key representatives and stakeholders on various branch of arctic industry . the global and local trends at stake are addressed at the arctic business forum . moreover , the companies and organizations have a chance to present their own business at the trade show in touch with the forum .\nnordic business forum set a target in 2011 to become the best business seminar in the world by 2021 . they have already been recognized as the most influential business seminar in europe , with speakers like jack welch , al gore , richard branson , and arnold schwarzenegger coming to the nordics to speak .\nstay on top of the conversation through the real - time analysis produced from nordic business forum 2015 by our miltton team . you can find our analysis from urltoken . also on twitter : # nbforum2015\nplease follow us in social media and subscribe the arctic business forum newsletter ( bottom of the page ) to get the latest information of the 2018 forum , the date & place and themes .\nnordic business forum will start sharing education and inspiration to students with a focus on developing countries . in 2017 the company will donate 100 - 150 live stream community licenses to universities and colleges in countries with\nmette lykke , the vice president of under armour , international digital and the co - founder & ceo of endomondo , visited nordic business forum 2015 in helsinki to discuss about disruption , passion and risk .\nwelcome to the future of business forum experiences with the freshest and cleanest air on the planet . together , the nordic business forum and naava have united to bring a new energizing experience , seen for the first time at an international business event . our joint mission is to create powerful , innovative , healthy and productive experiences that drive the future of better ideas , people and growth .\nnordic business forum has become one of the world\u2019s most significant business conferences for a reason . the events are known for a customer experience like no other , attention to detail , an impressive speaker lineup , top notch customer service , and bright - minded attendees .\nwe also write about the accounting industry and everything interesting connected to nordic markets .\nregistration for the visit to the snowcastle of kemi at the same time as you will register to the arctic business forum at kemi culture centre . distance to the snowcastle from the venue for arctic business forum is approx . 1 kilometer . one guided tour will have 15\u201320 visitors . free pass to the tour is for everyone attending the arctic business forum . welcome to explore the beautiful snowcastle of kemi !\nnordic business forum 2011 concentrated on responsibility . the main topic was strength from responsible choices and all the 1800 seats were sold out . the main speaker was the former vice president of u . s . al gore .\nthis year the theme of nordic business forum was impact . if you have been following the current trends , you may have seen a lot of discussion evolving around digitalization . industries and the roles of leaders are changing rapidly , which puts more emphasis on strong leadership and ability to impact . if you didn ' t get an opportunity to attend the nordic business forum 2015 , below you can find the three key takeaways from the event .\nat the 2014 cbd business and biodiversity forum over 30 countries were represented . the forum gathered together about 250 official representatives of businesses , parties of the convention , associations , ngos , academia and other stakeholder groups .\nthe 9th arctic business forum will be organized 11 . \u2013 12 . 4 . 2018 at kemi finland , the capital of arctic industry .\nwe at leinonen would strongly recommend anyone who is interested in business or looking for new ideas , to either participate in the event or familiarize themselves with the subjects discussed during the event . for those who are interested , you can download written summaries of past nordic business forum seminars here .\nnordic business forum 2017 gathering together 7 , 500 ceos , top executives , and entrepreneurs from over 40 countries . speakers included will smith , sir richard branson , adam grant , rachel botsman , patrick lencioni , and nick vujicic .\npauliina solanne works at miltton in one of the marketing communications teams . she is especially interested in the possibilities of technology and future development of communications industry . pauliina will be attending nordic business forum 1 . - 2 . 10 .\nthe first partners of nordic business forum 2016 are now confirmed . the partners will play a key role in building the seminar and making it an unforgettable experience to all our seminar guests . the main partners of the event are [ \u2026 ]\nsince the first nordic business forum held in 2010 , the event has been steadily growing into one of the most significant business seminars in europe . last year the event was sold out , with approximately 5300 people attending the main event , there were also hundreds of people watching the seminar through live stream .\nall seating section 1 & 2 and vip tickets are now sold out . there are only first class tickets left for nordic business forum 2016 . just a few weeks ago we announced seating section 2 fully booked and we are happy [ \u2026 ]\nthe theme of nordic business forum 2013 is leadership . this year\u2019s event will concentrate especially on leadership issues regarding innovation , sales and personal management . speakers include the founder of wikipedia jimmy wales , the authors and lecturers tom peters and malcom gladwell , business journalist suzy welch , finnish minister for foreign trade alexander stubb and professors vijay govindarajan , lynda gratton , petri parvinen and alf rehn among others . the main speaker of the nordic business forum 2013 will be the legendary ceo and chairman of general electric , jack welch . the fortune magazine listed welch as the greatest business executive of the whole 20th century in the year 2000 .\n\u201cyou\u2019ve got to be hungry\u201d , les brown said at nordic business forum 2011 . that\u2019s also our number one requirement for our sales people . you need to be hungry to develop your sales skills and yourself as a person . this hunger [ \u2026 ]\nthe summary of the 2011 nordic business forum / strength from responsible choices - seminar has been published , along with the analysis of the feedback received . the summary is designed to support the notes taken by participants of the seminar , and [ \u2026 ]\nnordic business group was founded in december 2008 by hans - peter siefen and jyri lind\u00e9n . the company operated until november 2011 under the name finnish community of entrepreneurship .\nnordic business group is founded in december 2008 by hans - peter siefen and jyri lind\u00e9n . the company operated until november 2011 under the name finnish community of entrepreneurship .\nthis year nordic business forum 2016 can also be followed through live stream in independently organized licensed live stream events . the first two published events are held in saint petersburg and tampere . event in st petersburg , russia we are happy to announce [ \u2026 ]\nfdcf \u2013 finnish data center forum ry is an association dedicated to the data center professionals .\nnordic business forum oy\u2019s revenue in 2016 reached 6 . 13 m\u20ac while the revenue of the whole group was 15 . 0 m\u20ac . in january 2013 , a professional board of directors was organized to support the implementation of the company\u2019s ambitious growth and internationalization strategy .\nin 2016 , nordic business forum will be hosting 5 , 700 attendees , which is 200 more than initially anticipated , thanks to a new floor plan . nbforum 2016 was published a bit over three weeks ago and with already seating section 1 fully [ \u2026 ]\ntheticketingbusiness forum is delivered and owned by urltoken . theticketingbusiness forum explores , debates and showcases the latest trends , innovations and technologies that will deliver the next generation of live entertainment ticketing solutions .\nalready over 5 , 600 people have registered for nordic business forum 2016 and having both seating section 1 and 2 fully booked , we are close to selling out the event . the prices will rise after sunday jan 31st , so this may be your [ \u2026 ]\nall of the 3300 seats for nordic business forum 2013 have now been booked . the seminar was sold out this morning . the two - day event in september will provide its attendees a very inspiring seminar experience , a lot of valuable ideas and opportunities for networking .\nif you haven\u2019t got a ticket , but you would like to join nordic business forum 2014 , you can sign up for a waiting list . we will contact the people on the waiting list in case there are customers with leftover tickets they would like to sell forward .\njon henrik fj\u00e4llgren performed today at nordic business forum 2015 . fj\u00e4llgren is a swedish - sami joik singer , who was born in columbia , but after being orphaned he was adopted by a swedish - sami family to sweden . on top of fj\u00e4llgren\u2019s singing , the [ \u2026 ]\nall the latest ticketing business news , blogs , videos , and up - to - the - minute media coverage from all the leading voices in the ticketing business industry , all in one place . curated and brought to you by the theticketingbusiness forum .\nthe forum is primarily targeted to companies ; however , ngos , educational institutions , the public sector , business and biodiversity initiatives and other relevant stakeholders are welcome to participate in the meeting . especially , we look forward to seeing participants from the nordic countries , the baltic region and russia .\nanyway , we want to thank nordic business forum and all the speakers from the bottom of our hearts for a truly remarkable event ! we ' re also glad that one of our favorite leadership gurus - simon sinek - will be a keynote speaker next year . can ' t wait !\nwe ' d like to thank sir alex ferguson for being here and for his help in making the nordic business forum an unforgettable experience for so many people . here ' s good evidence that the event went extremely well : we have already sold over 4 , 700 tickets for the next year !\nsas nordic business forum move beyond the big data buzzwords and give you valuable hands - on examples that takes visions to actions . peer executives and experts will share their experiences on how to maximize potential , improve efficiency and establish a modern analytical environment . it\u2019s time to get real and harvest the value .\nin just nine years , nordic business forum has become one of the world\u2019s most significant business conferences for a reason . the events are known for a customer experience like no other , attention to detail , an impressive speaker lineup , top notch customer service , and bright - minded attendees . some have even called it a business conference and a rock concert all wrapped into one . be inspired , discover new ideas , and build valuable networks . you will not regret attending .\nwe know , we know - nordic business forum was already more than a week ago . a lot of yellowish leaves and cold rain drops have already fallen after the event , and in the world where terabytes of information can be transferred within less than half a second , more than a week is an eternity .\nautumn is a time for change and this motivates us to embrace new ideas . the season also draws us to events that encourage us to transform , such as nordic business forum . but before we go , let\u2019s reflect on where to focus our attention to get the most out of this year\u2019s theme : impact .\ncbd business & biodiversity forum 2015 \u201cpractices , solutions and the way forward\u201d will be held on 11\u201312 november , at finlandia hall , helsinki , finland . the 5th cbd business and biodiversity forum offers various examples of companies\u2019 solutions from the agriculture , forestry , mining and oil industries . in addition , financing mechanisms for biodiversity will be discussed , along with the role of biodiversity in supply chain management .\nnordic business forum has sold out its events 6 years in a row . the record time is just mere 6 days and all the tickets for the following seminar were sold . existing customers purchase the majority of the tickets available . why ? because everything related to the nbf brand is simply the best one could imagine .\nthe first nordic business forum was organized in 2010 and over the years the annual main event has grown to be one of the most significant business seminars in the world . our team includes 22 full - time employees . we have offices in jyv\u00e4skyl\u00e4 and helsinki in finland , in tallinn , estonia , and stockholm , sweden . in addition , we have one full - time representative in st . petersburg , russia .\non top of the content from the stage , networking plays an important role in this two - day event . the networking spirit at nordic business forums is one of its kind . a special networking tool and a business lunch concept make the networking even more juicy . the networking tool provides the attendees a possibility to start networking even before the seminar . with the help of this special tool one may get introduced to other seminar guests and agree on a networking meeting during the seminar breaks . the system sets the meetings in certain time slots and certain numbered meeting tables . the use of this networking tool at the nordic business forum 2013 is free of charge .\nnordic business forum 2014 gathered over 5 , 300 guests to the exhibition & convention center in helsinki . this was the first time the seminar was organized in helsinki . the seminar was sold out already 4 months prior to the event . in addition to the attendees on the spot , there were also hundreds of people watching the seminar through live stream .\nare you interested in becoming an abf partner for the 2018 event ? with an abf partner deal you will be able to maximize your company\u2019s visibility throughout the arctic business forum 2018 . read more about the sponsorship deals :\ninvest in finland \u2013 business opportunities and professional consulting services for international companies invest in finland is the government agency that promotes foreign investments into finland . we assist international companies in finding business opportunities in finland and provide all the relevant information and guidance required to establish a business in finland .\nalong with to adding nordic business group\u2019s investor list , treamer also appointed peter sazonov as ceo , and strengthened its board consisting now of will cardwell , tatu koistinen , heimo hakkarainen , miikka m\u00e4kitalo ( cmo ) , and hannu alakangas .\nnordic business forum is known for its exceptional networking atmosphere . with the brella networking app , we\u2019ve made matchmaking easy for you . brella helps you find the right people to connect with and book meetings with them at the event . last year more than 2 , 600 meetings were booked using brella . that\u2019s an incredible number of new connections in just two days !\nalphablues has been selected top15 nordic startup by arcticstartup and recently collaborated with nvidia on semantic enrichment of its ai platform . the ceo indrek vainu\nthe forum is aimed at broadening the knowledge of the central role corporations play in protecting biodiversity and deepening companies\u2019 understanding of business opportunities connected to biodiversity and the associated risks in the loss of biodiversity . it brings together biodiversity specialists working for corporations from around the world to exchange knowledge of companies\u2019 latest practices on business and biodiversity .\nscandify is a new scandinavian start - up with a mission to help you to effectively make your personal and business brand outstanding . we ' ve got the necessary tools and expertise to help you grow your business network globally in a very simple and unique way . say goodbye to business card exchange .\nthere is no contradiction between equality and efficiency says stoltenberg at nordic session . fellow # ygl hrh haakon of norway is here too # davos ,\nwe are sometimes too focused on keeping our ideas to ourselves . we may fear that someone will steal them or think they are not worthy enough . nordic business forum encourages us to think otherwise . mingle , meet and have meaningful conversations . you will always find someone to reflect your ideas with . there is an outstanding energy around and be shameless in absorbing all that in .\nwant to experience nordic business forum but can\u2019t make the trip ? you can join in on the action through our live stream , which is broadcasted directly from the main hall ! we have tailored live stream licenses for individual and community ( school or business ) users . tune in by yourself or with your friends , colleagues , or classmates from where ever you are and use the unique opportunity to learn and spark new ideas . president obama\u2019s session will not be included in the livestream options below .\nsince 2010 he has been approved board member ( abm ) . besides developing his own business he devotes his time and interest in the overall business development in lapland and finland . his current positions of trust include :\ncontent hasn\u2019t become a catchword for nothing . as guy kawasaki states : \u201ccontent marketing is a good thing . it is a fair exchange : good content for attention and permission to market something . \u201d all these inspirational speeches remind us that there is still a lot more content waiting to be created \u2013 and platforms such as nordic business forum make us believe in our own personal impact in bringing it to life .\nthe nordic business forum of 2015 will be held on 1th and 2nd of october in helsinki exhibition and convention center . once again the two - day event will be gathering talented and inspirational individuals from multiple business fields . with the help of the speakers , the seminar wishes to provide the participants with experiences that encourage them to develop themselves and acquire new ideas and build up valuable connections . unfortunately leinonen group won\u2019t be present at this years\u2019 seminar , but we will be present in spirit and attempt to take part in future events .\nthe finnish ministry of the environment is organising the event in cooperation with finland\u2019s leading corporate responsibility network fibs and the secretariat of the convention on biological diversity ( cbd ) . the cbd business and biodiversity forum is part of the un\u2019s convention on biological diversity initiative that supports biodiversity . the forum was last held in october 2014 in pyeongchang , south korea , in parallel with cop 12 of the convention on biological diversity .\nthe two - day forum focused on growth from business , personal and well - being perspectives . keynote speakers from abroad and their topics were sir richard branson ( leadership strategies for growth ) , brian tracy ( sales ) , daniel tracy ( human motivation and performance ) , and prof . hans rosling ( growth of well - being ) . the forum enjoyed full - participation of about 2 , 300 individuals from finland and abroad .\nnordic sas user forums 2017 are tailored for consultants , analysts , scientists , architects , programmers , statisticians and team leads . don\u2019t forget to notify your employees about these forums\nnordic business forum seminar is built around a main theme . in the seminar of 2014 the theme was forward , focusing on sub - topics of choosing excellence , building the future and growing with purpose . this years\u2019 event is based around the theme impact ; \u201cthe businesses with the strongest impact for the better , will be the ones to succeed\u201d . once again the main theme has been divided into sub - topics about strategy , distribution and influence .\never wanted to know what goes on on the fringes of the world economic forum ? tanya beckett takes you on a tour and shares some tips on networking .\nwhile embracing the economic cooperation between the arctic countries , the forum offers also valuable information about the possibilities and future investment potential of the arctic region both for the local business representatives and international investors . aim is to scrutinize the future and build network and relationships among region\u2019s various representatives .\ndan gilgoff writes : the surge in discussions around faith and morality at davos reflects a broader resurgence in interest in business ethics since the housing and banking crises of the late 2000s , which many experts blamed largely on greed and deceptive business practices .\nnow more than ever , developments in the technology world are impacting every business sector and industry . the nordics are seen internationally as a hotbed of ict innovation and sustainability , creating a region of opportunities that drive exports and investments . the nordic digital business summit has become a platform to facilitate this process and drive opportunities , allowing technology professionals from across numerous business sectors to network with their peers , whilst hearing from global thought leaders on subjects that shape the future of their industry . all delegates will have full access to brella , the smart networking system , allowing them to find new business contacts before and during the event , exchange information and set up meetings in our dedicated networking lounge .\ntheticketingbusiness awards are set to be the highlight of the forum , with the winners announced in front of an audience of senior industry figures during a private , gala dinner .\nthe arctic business forum is organized for the second time at the city of kemi , which is , together with the city of tornio , one of the biggest industrial centers in the arctic region . the region\u2019s future development in forest industry at kemi and steel industry at tornio offer various possibilities to smes in subcontracting and maintenance .\ngeithner admits the housing finance business in the us ( that ' s the mortgage industry to you and me ) is still\na mess\n.\nas our events move forward we like to keep our delegates , followers and community informed about whats going on . the blog section provides a place to view and share the latest news about theticketingbusiness forum .\nover 70 speakers , thousands of ideas and connections and a community of future business leaders . it\u2019s been a ride to remember . see it for yourself .\nnaava has set its goal to provide pure nordic forest air to over a billion people by 2025 . in 2012 the company won kasvu open , which is the biggest competition for growth companies in finland . naava was also recognized in\nwhat started in 2010 as a small event in central finland is now a nordic - wide series of events attracting over 9 , 000 attendees from over 40 nationalities throughout the year . the events are attended by the who\u2019s who of world leaders , from al gore to sir richard branson , and gather together an international crowd of business owners , ceos , and other c - level executives .\nuptime institute is an unbiased advisory organization focused on improving the performance , efficiency , and reliability of business critical infrastructure through innovation , collaboration , and independent certifications .\nin the parliament , ms . kulmuni is a member of three committees : grand committee , legal affairs committee , and commerce committee , and a deputy member of foreign affairs committee . she is the current chair of the finnish delegation to the conference of parliamentarians of the arctic region , and a member of finnish delegation to the nordic council . ms . kulmuni has a strong interest in nordic and arctic affairs and aims at an enhanced cooperation in all spheres of society .\nwhich davos party to go to tonight ? henry blodget , ceo of business insider , writes about his experiences of the less serious side of davos : the parties .\n16 . 00 arctic startups \u2013 new entrepreneurship creates growth mr . kustaa valtonen , entrepreneur & angel investor , finland mr . marko alamartimo , business advisor , growth and international business at business rovaniemi , finland ( presentation ) mr . markus pellikka , ceo , santa water group , finland mr . antti haukipuro , ceo , suvanto care , finland ( presentation ) mr . kaj kostiander , director , tornio brewery , finland ms . sirly schinmann , chef and owner at aurora estate \u2013 boutique hotel and restaurant , finland ( presentation )\n\u201cthe treamer experience can have a profound impact on the well - being of young people around the world as they learn the value of working , while at the same time delighting both consumer and business customers . they have the killer combination of an amazing team , strong network of supporters and a strong and positive business idea\u201d , says board member will cardwell .\nohjelmistoyritt\u00e4j\u00e4t ry is a non - aligned software industry and entrepreneur association for innovative , professional , growth - driven and entrepreneurial software business executives . the association drives the success of software business as an industry and supports individual software companies and executives in their road to success . currently , there are over 600 software companies as members . the association operates finland - wide .\n\u201cwe believe that treamer represents the future and will disrupt the current paradigm of working , both here in finland and globally\u201d , says hans - peter siefen , co - founder of nordic business group . \u201cwhen treamer launched its iphone app , we tried it immediately and the user experience and service quality blew us away\u201d , states co - founder jyri linden . \u201conce we became regular users , it did not take much time before we decided to invest . \u201d\naccording to cross - generational thinking , we didn\u2019t inherit this world from our parents , we merely lease it from our children . this also applies to our way of doing responsible business .\nseed forum global invites members of nccl , private investors , venture funds , investment companies and family offices to the oslo opera house on june 12 . meet entrepreneurs building innovative and globally aspiring growth companies , including 111 pitches . . . . read more\nwe believe that inspiring and equipping business leaders who want to make the world a better place is the single most effective way in which we can make an effect on the whole society at large .\nfar from the thought that education is a business , which it is not , a peek in to the world of advertising , marketing and debates around selling interest me primarily because it is about reaching people with a message , conveying an idea , building awareness on a scaffolding of trust . all of which is also true to any business man or marketeer as true as it is for me as an educationist .\nwelcome to the 1st norwegian\nshrimp madness\nparty ! celebrate summer with the norwegian - latvian business community and enjoy shrimps the \u201cnorwegian way\u201d in the newly renovated restaurant osta by the daugava waterfront . shrimps is a popular summertime feast for norwegians - peeling shrimps while drinking wine or beer by the seaside is the perfect format for an informal summer evening with business partners , colleagues and friends . . . . read more\nher most recent position at mama was as business development manager where she was responsible for managing the venue marketing team , venue promoters , supporting the operations director overseeing nine venues as well as managing partnered events .\nohjelmistoyritt\u00e4j\u00e4t ry has a broad offering for software company executives , including industry information , networking , training , business development forums , growth clinics and the ability to impact the governmental and industry - level decision making .\nsome of the ticketing sector ' s most influential people joined the sixth annual forum in manchester , at the most important meeting of the year . join these ticketing leaders and more as they gather in manchester on 9 - 10 april 2019 to decide the future of live entertainment ticketing .\n. this one - day event revolves around strategy and purpose , making it a must for anyone willing to grow personally and professionally . the opportunity to make the best business decision of your year is right here .\nnice conclusion about growth entrepreneurship . but there are so many business incubators and start - up supporting organizations in finland . do you think it helps to boost entrepreneurship spirit among finns or does it have some other purpose ?\nkauppinen has over 15 years of experience as an entrepreneur and a business consultant with expertise in internet marketing . in his free time , kauppinen can be found fishing , hunting or somehow enjoying the great outdoors of arctic nature .\nwhen you want to make a dent in the universe , you need people with the right mindset to make it happen . all the employees must have strong believing in the company vision and company values , or as recognised business coach\nafter the forum a field excursion to finnish country side takes place on friday 13 . 11 . 2015 at 8 : 30 - 13 : 00 . during the excursion two different sites are visited : an organic farm knehtil\u00e4 and a family forest estate both located in hyvink\u00e4\u00e4 , approx . 50 km from helsinki .\nwe support our growing companies in creating jobs , promoting export , refining competencies and developing different lines of business . boosting competences calls for the right kind of attitude on your part \u2013 the courage and assertive attitude oulu is renowned for .\ntivia\u00b4s areas of interest are the governmental service processes and the structure of the finnish information society , the future of finnish software industry and to improve cooperation and understanding between business management and ict management , via an overall improvement of ict skills .\nthe event highlighted some interesting debates on relevance of advertising through newspapers and television and if they really are dead media in today\u2019s world of e - commerce and digitization . this and more was discussed in an engaging session with frida boisen and pia kalsta heads of the leading media companies from the nordic zone who presented very different views on the topic .\nlucinda has worked in live music for the past 20 years . starting as venue manager at newcastle university students union then moving on to birmingham academy , islington academy and more recently the forum , kentish town . in between venue management roles , lucinda was group marketing manager for both the academy music group and mama & company .\neaton is a leading power management company , providing energy - efficient solutions that help customers use electrical , fluid and mechanical power more reliably , efficiently , safely and sustainably . we provide innovative solutions globally that help you build a more sustainable business .\nas a speaker at this year\u2019s forum , in seth godin\u2019s words , one of the biggest issues among marketers is the sense of urgency . it should be about patiently building an asset , giving attention to how people view and understand the world and being authentic . in authenticity lies consistency and this is something people look out for .\n, the nature conservancy president mark tercek writes :\nbusinesses increasingly understand that their success depends on these natural resources . they are beginning to think of these resources as\nnatural capital ,\ncritical to their bottom line . these business leaders see the threats that lie ahead and they are acting now - - rather than waiting for government intervention and regulation . they are also beginning to partner with ngos like the nature conservancy and others to develop innovative solutions that are good for both business and nature .\nour first intensive training program bootcamp for business growth will start today . the coaches of the first campfire are nilofer merchant and ryan holiday . the bootcamp is a five - day intensive program with the world\u2019s most cutting - edge professionals focusing on the [ \u2026 ]\nnobel - prize winning former vice - president of the united states al gore is coming to jyv\u00e4skyl\u00e4 to speak in the weekend seminar on environmental responsibility and business ethics . the seminar has been received with unprecedented enthusiasm : all 1230 tickets were sold out [ \u2026 ]\nduring his tenure at united as well as earlier years as a manager and player , sir alex developed a unique , deliberate and much - analyzed leadership philosophy , which was recently studied by harvard business school in a leadership case study focused on his management approach .\n10 . 45 competitiveness in the arctic business mr . tomi sepp\u00e4 , vice president , kemi board and pulp mill at mets\u00e4 group , finland ( presentation ) mrs . tuula untinen , manager - logistics services , outokumpu stainless oy , finland ( presentation ) mr . andreas lind , business and development director , county administrative board of norrbotten , sweden mr . robert hess , vice chairman , global strategy team leader , newmark global corporate services , united states ( presentation ) mr . kun zhang , president of tungtai international holding group , china\ntapping into the superfood trend and natural product business with a series of products made out of arctic herbs , such as angelica and roseroot , without any artificial ingredients . in 2015 , arctic warriors was chosen as the most innovative rural start - up in finland by the\nprime ministers , presidents and leaders of the world ' s biggest companies are in the swiss ski resort of davos for the third day of the annual world economic forum . the issues they will be debating affect millions of us . the bbc will be bringing you minute - by - minute coverage , analysis from our team of correspondents , and your reactions .\nactivity stream is a next - generation intelligence and productivity tool improving daily operations and customer experience by combining business activity monitoring and operational intelligence with enterprise activity streams and data visualisation , in a unique 4 - in - 1 solution , helping businesses become truly data - driven .\nin his presentation , kauppinen will shed light on what makes the arctic natural products extraordinary and hard to copy , as well as how these nature\u2019s own jewels can provide new business opportunities from collection of raw material to refining and processing it into well - branded products with international market potential .\nequinix , inc . ( nasdaq : eqix ) connects the world\u2019s leading businesses to their customers , employees and partners inside the most interconnected data centers . with 180 + colocation facilities in 44 markets across five continents , equinix is where companies come together to realize new opportunities and accelerate their business , it and cloud strategies . in a digital economy where enterprise business models are increasingly interdependent , interconnection is essential to success . equinix operates the only global interconnection platform , sparking new opportunities that are only possible when companies come together . in finland , equinix operates six data centers in helsinki .\nwe are on a mission to raise the public and governmental awareness of software business as one of the key growth industries in finland as well as globally . we believe the major value - increase in all industries will come through increased intelligence of machines , devices , and systems , powered by software\nthe yearbook 2018 by lapland chamber of commerce addresses arctic cooperation , policies and business , as well as an estimation of european high north investment potential for the same time frame . regionally the yearbook covers the northern parts of finland , sweden and norway as well as murmansk and arkhangelsk regions in russia .\nbased in pozna\u0144 ( poland ) , helsinki and san francisco , we excel in providing right - sized agile teams that meet the business and technical needs of our clients . our process is optimized to deliver tangible results quickly , and we make the path from our first conversation to development as short as possible .\nfate of the efsf : debate has turned to the european fund used to help rescue the irish economy last year , the european financial stability find ( efsf ) . the efsf was established last june to help heavily - indebted eurozone members after greece had to seek help to avoid a default . now , eurozone leaders are looking at ways to boost the fund . the bbc ' s europe business correspondent nigel cassidy says :\nthere is growing optimism in the corridors of the world economic forum in davos that a permanent eurozone rescue deal is taking shape . it could involve an enlarged european financial stability fund spending some of its cash to buy back greek bonds . attention may focus later today on expected speeches from german and greek politicians .\nthe key theme for the high council meeting 2018 of the foreign investors\u2019 council in latvia is \u201cbuilding trust\u201d . trust is an important element for the success of public policies , reforms and contributes to sustainable economic growth . lack of trust compromises the willingness of people and business to respond to public policies and thus can also limit economic development of the country . the sub - themes will cover specific issues where ficil sees the need for improving business environment and will include topics relating to labour availability and quality , digital performance and competitiveness , rule of law and economic crimes , energy and waste management , transport and logistics . . . . read more\ndigitalisation world ( dw ) was launched as the umbrella website , as well as an online magazine and newsletter , for angel business communications\u2019 ict media portfolio . dw incorporates our existing market - leading data centre solutions ( dcs ) and storage networking solutions ( sns ) magazines , websites and newsletters , plus our security and channel newsletters .\ncovering analyst news and opinion , vendor news and new product launches , customer case studies , and technology content \u2013 courtesy of both snia and storage vendors . storage is very far from being \u2018just a commodity\u2019 and sns international reflects its continuing importance as the business world moves towards the cloud , the internet of things and , ultimately , digitalisation ."]}
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", "topic": 6}], "title": "leia inc", "paragraphs": ["jing liu university of california , santa cruz armand niederberger leia inc . jihun yu industrial light & magic hao li university of southern california david fattal leia inc .\nred digital cinema and leia inc . announce strategic partnership to bring disruptive lightfield holographic smartphone to the consumer market\nin january 2014 , leia inc was founded as an independent entity after closing a series a funding round .\nred digital cinema and leia inc . announce strategic partnership to bring disruptive lightfield holographic smartphone to the consumer market : android\nred digital cinema and leia inc . announce strategic partnership to bring disruptive lightfield holographic smartphone to the consumer market | business wire\nred has made a strategic investment in leia , and jannard will be joining the leia board of directors .\nkyocera document solutions inc . wins\nif design award 2017\nfor four a4 mfps and printers\ninterestingly , the technology behind leia was originally intended for a very different purpose , according to leia\u2019s co - founder and ceo , david fattal .\nas part of the partnership , red invested an undisclosed amount in leia , while red founder and chairman jim jannard will join leia\u2019s board of directors .\n* copyright \u00a9 2018 insider inc . all rights reserved . registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our\nintercontinental exchange names betty liu executive vice chairman of the new york stock exchange ; nyse to acquire radiate , inc .\nkyocera document solutions inc . wins\nif design award 2017\nfor four a4 mfps and printers | kyocera document solutions\nleia sounds like leica although the corporation name was adapted from the star wars princess leia . red announced a partnership with leia as a provider of the light field holographic display . this clears the red view of vr , ar , & mr . leia and red seem to have established mixed reality into hydrogen . changing the angle from present to future .\nleia inc is a silicon valley startup company developing an interactive holographic display for mobile devices . [ 1 ] leia is also developing software tools to facilitate the creation of content for its holographic platform . besides its use for mobile applications ( wearables , internet of things ( iot ) ; smartphones , tablets ) , leia\u2019s technology is also aimed at the automotive and medical markets . [ 2 ]\nred digital cinema and leia inc . have come together to create a richer way to interact with the people and things you love . effortlessly dive into a world of new depth and proportions . available on red hydrogen\u2122 .\nwell , now we have an answer : red\u2019s screen technology comes from an exclusive partnership with a startup called leia inc . ( yes , like the princess . ) leia describes itself as \u201cthe leading provider of lightfield holographic display solutions for mobile , \u201d and was founded in 2014 as a spin - off from hp\u2019s research labs . red has made an undisclosed strategic investment in leia as part of the partnership .\n\u00a9 2018 cable news network . turner broadcasting system , inc . all rights reserved . cnn sans \u2122 & \u00a9 2016 cable news network .\ndavid fattal , founder and ceo of leia inc , was named french innovator of the year by the mit technology review in 2013 for the invention of the multiview backlight , and was featured on their global list of 35 innovators under 35 the same year . [ 10 ]\nmay the force be with you \u2026 the princess leia hologram in star wars . similar technology could soon be available on smartphones\nleia inc has released a web - based development environment ( ide ) and an api to guide the creation of holographic content for any multiview 3d display platform , including its own display . it currently supports webgl via three . js , and a unity plug - in is on its way .\nleia\u2019s core multiview backlight concept was featured on the cover of nature in the march 21st 2013 issue . [ 7 ] [ 11 ]\nfattal claims that leia\u2019s diffraction - based system is much more efficient than traditional parallax barriers and lenticular designs for multiple position glasses - free 3d . he says it is also much easier on the cpu than the eye - tracking approach amazon is rumored to be using for its planned smartphone . one other advantage leia\u2019s technology has over the eye - tracking approach is that leia\u2019s displays can be viewed by several people at once . leia has also already coupled one of its prototypes with a leap motion sensor , allowing the creation of interactive applications .\nleia says that its ttechnology does not impact battery life . while the focus is the holographic display for media and games , leia says the screen also has other uses , like creating \u201cprivacy viewing zones , \u201d which would presumably make the screen only viewable from a certain angle .\nand pierre evreux , leia inc is a technology spin - off from hewlett - packard laboratories developing a lightfield display technology platform for naked - eye holographic and virtual reality applications . it focuses today on the mobile and automotive markets , with first devices expected in the hands of consumer by the end of 2017 . the company is based in\nwhile leia\u2019s holographs won\u2019t be projected like the hologram of leia in star wars , they will offer a true sense of depth and be viewable from up to 64 different angles without any special glasses . a 3d movie , on the other hand , can only be seen from one angle .\nat the very least , this doesn\u2019t sound like it will be quite as gimmicky as the holographic screen on amazon\u2019s fire phone , which offered very little in the way of \u2018wow\u2019 factor . but it\u2019s still going to be a niche product \u2013 unless you happen to be receiving an intergalactic sos from the namesake of leia inc . \u2019s brand .\nscientists have created a glasses - free , 3d display that could mimic the famous hologram projection of princess leia in the original 1977 star wars film .\n) - - red digital cinema , the leading manufacturer of professional digital cinema cameras , and leia inc , the leading provider of lightfield holographic display solutions for mobile , announced today a long - term exclusive partnership to bring the world\u2019s first lightfield \u201cholographic\u201d smartphone - - the hydrogen one - - into the hands of consumers in the first half of 2018 .\n, leia inc . ' s founder and ceo .\nthis is a brand new technique that produces multi - view 3d \u2013 holographic \u2013 content with an unprecedented level of quality and visual comfort for several viewers at a time . moreover , the displays are entirely switchable to standard 2d viewing mode so there is virtually no downside in using them .\nthe new york stock exchange welcomes brightview holdings , inc . ( nyse : bv ) in celebration of its ipo . ceo andrew masterman , joined by nyse president stacey cunningham , rings the opening bell \u00ae .\nleia\u2019s display technology relies on a technological breakthrough\u2014a multiview backlight \u2014developed by the core leia team during their tenure at hp labs in palo alto . [ 5 ] the team had been working on an early laser - based version in 2011 before transitioning to a more standard led - based illumination system in 2012 . [ 6 ]\nleia inc . is a spin - off from hp labs which aims at commercializing a disruptive display technology , a diffractive backlit lcd system allowing the rendering of holographic 3d content at video rate on a mobile platform . leia\u2019s core technology resides in the surface treatment of the backlight , and otherwise utilizes a commercially available lcd panel to create animated content . it uses standard led illumination , comes in an ultra - thin form factor , is capable of high pixel densities and large field of view and does not consume more optical power than a regular lcd screen .\nwhen red camera first announced its crazy $ 1 , 200 hydrogen smartphone with a\nholographic display ,\na lot of folks wondered how that would actually work . now , ceo jim jannard has revealed that red is creating the screen in partnership with a company called leia inc . ( yes , like that leia ) . a spin - off from hewlett - packard labs , it calls itself\nthe leading provider of light field holographic display solutions for mobile ,\nand the key words\nlight field\ngives us a pretty good idea as to how it works\nthe only downside to leia is that its images have to be viewed within a 60 - degree arc of the display . go beyond that and the hologram looks flat .\nleia uses nano - photonics to create a holographic screen that preserves the usual smartphone touchscreen functions and also does not create extra bulk . according to leia\u2019s website , its technology uses diffractive light field backlighting , using nanostructures to give a screen \u201calmost magical\u201d properties \u2014 or creating small 3d projections from the screen . a demonstration from 2015 illustrates the idea :\never since r2 - d2 beamed out a tiny hologram of princess leia in star wars , 3d projection has been a pop culture mainstay and the dream of many a techie .\ncinematic camera maker red has a smartphone on the way \u2013 the hydrogen , which boasts a great video camera as well as a \u201cholographic display\u201d that we know relatively little about , despite mkbhd getting some hands - on time with the phone ahead of its release . now , we know more because red ceo jim jannard named hp labs spin - out leia inc . as the display tech partner ( via engadget ) .\nbut not just any image can be seen as a hologram . leia actually takes 64 photos of a single object viewed at a slightly different angle and combines them into one picture .\nleia is a technology spin - off of hp labs and a provider of the leading holographic display solution for mobile . the leia 3d display provides a comfortable , natural form of 3d that is easier to look at , which is important for the in - car experience . it also gives designers and developers a new tool for building a more appealing user experience .\nfounded in 2014 by david fattal , zhen peng and pierre - emmanuel evreux , leia inc is a technology spin - off from hewlett - packard laboratories developing a lightfield display technology platform for mobile devices . through nanotechnology and software innovation , the company empowers device manufacturers and content providers in various industries to create the next digital experience for consumer . the company is based in menlo park , ca with operations in suzhou , china .\nto impress the show ' s retailers , real - estate developers , and investors , brookfield and its designers , lorenc + yoo design and journey communications inc . , felt they should mirror the company ' s uber - chic new york headquarters .\ndespite already listing for a $ 1 , 200 - plus pre - order , red has shared very few specifics about the company\u2019s first smartphone , the hydrogen one , which comes with a holographic media display . but a new business partnership is shedding light on what , exactly , that \u201cholographic media display\u201d entails . on thursday , red digital cinema announced a partnership with leia inc . , a 2014 startup focusing on light field displays .\nnew tech start - up leia creates 3d holographic displays . multiple leds are projected across a thin piece of plastic or glass , forming an image that appears to float above the screen .\nleia\u2019s technology works using light field technology , which stacks lcds with backlights pointing in different directions . when you combine the angles of the backlight projecting the images on screen , you can produce 3d effects visible by the naked eye . leia\u2019s innovation is making this work while also keeping the traditional 2d display capabilities undisturbed , so that you can switch between both modes depending on what you\u2019re viewing .\nkey to leia\u2019s technology is the use of fairly simple diffraction gratings at each pixel to redirect the backlight in different directions . the gratings are created by etching grooves in a thin sheet of glass . placed under a conventional lcd , the gratings create as many as 64 different points of view \u2014 in an eight - by - eight grid . because it uses only diffraction , leia\u2019s system can calculate the needed light field in real time \u2014 much faster than more complex interference - based hologram generators . to complement the gratings , leia has created a specialized , programmable led backlight that it also manufactures .\nleia 3d was featured on t\u00e9l\u00e9matin , the french morning show . david and pierre - emmanuel showcased the latest prototype and spoke a bit about the tech and its commercialization . copyright 2016 france . . .\n, strategic alliance lead at honda xcelerator .\nour focus at ces is to showcase our work with two of our partners\u2013leia and vocalzoom\u2013to apply their unique technologies to enhance the in - car experience .\nkyocera document solutions inc . ensures adherence to local data protection regulations . we have detected that your inquiry comes from within the eu . therefore , due to the eu\u2019s general data protection regulation , please note that your request will be forwarded to our regional headquarter : kyocera document solutions europe .\nleia\u2019s technology , however , replaces the light - guiding panel with its own panel , which directs light in very precise directions . it\u2019s this ability to direct light in such an exact way that creates the holographic effect .\nhen you own posh properties like the world financial center in new york and the bank of america plaza in los angeles , your exhibit can ' t look like a strip mall . that was the challenge facing brookfield office properties inc . for the 2011 recon expo produced by the international council of shopping centers .\nin its current state , the display developed by leia inc is a diffraction based system able to project 64 different images in different directions of space . the diffractive layer extracts led light from a light guide and forms narrow light beams that propagate towards the viewers . the intensity of each light beam is independently modulated by a dedicated pixel on a front - facing lcd panel . color can be achieved either via spatial - multiplexing ( rgb color filters on dedicated lcd subpixels ) or via temporal - multiplexing ( time - sequential rgb illumination ) . [ 8 ]\n\u201cwe are thrilled to partner with jim and the red team on the hydrogen program , \u201d says david fattal , leia founder and ceo . \u201cthey have a bold vision and share our urge to disrupt the mobile industry with true innovation . \u201d\n\u201cthis is an incredible opportunity for both companies and a perfect marriage , \u201d jannard said in a statement . \u201cleia brings a very special piece of technology that blends seamlessly with our vision of a ground - breaking and disruptive consumer product . \u201d\nthe technology works through diffraction , producing a lightfield illumination with a layer of nanostructures added to a conventional lcd . leia claims this \u201cdiffractive lightfield backlighting\u201d layer doesn\u2019t significantly compromise the display\u2019s quality , battery consumption , or thickness for non - holographic use .\nleia s - 95 is a smaller tv like display perfect for presenting objects , 3d models , games , creating virtual assistant or control panel . excellent choice for trade shows , museums , promotional displays . our proprietary software makes display fully interactive .\nin addition to use in mobile computing , fattal sees applications for leia\u2019s technology in medicine , home automation , and car infotainment systems . the company is already actively courting developers , with a programming toolkit that allows simple conversion of webgl objects into leia - displayable ones with only a small amount of additional code . the company is still working closely with hp , and in fact has its factory co - located there , but it is ramping up its production operation in suzhou , china . if fattal is right that mobile display manufacturers have resolution to burn in their upcoming product cycles \u2014 and leia can solve the problem of driving its display in full color at standard video frame rates \u2014 then look to see holochat coming to mobile devices in the near future .\nsilicon valley - based company leia ( yes , like the princess ) is developing a technology that gives any lcd display the ability to generate 3d holographic images . it showed off a public prototype of its screens for the first time at mobile world congress .\n\u201cthis is an incredible opportunity for both companies and a perfect marriage , \u201d says jim jannard , founder and chairman of red . \u201cleia brings a very special piece of technology that blends seamlessly with our vision of a ground - breaking and disruptive consumer product . \u201d\n/ prnewswire / - - continuing its pursuit of open innovation and collaboration , honda is showcasing projects with startup companies leia and vocalzoom at ces 2017 . in collaboration with the honda xcelerator , these two innovators ' technologies aim to revolutionize the in - cabin experience .\nstart - up leia inc . has developed technology that creates the illusion of a 3 - d image on smart watches and phones , without the need for special glasses . the california - based company demonstrated its mobile holography at the 4yfn event during mobile world congress in barcelona . subscribe to the wsj channel here : urltoken visit the wsj channel for more video : urltoken more from the wall street journal : visit urltoken urltoken follow wsj on facebook : urltoken follow wsj on google + : urltoken follow wsj on twitter : urltoken follow wsj on instagram : urltoken follow wsj on pinterest : urltoken follow wsj on tumblr : urltoken\nwhen he realized that the same technology could be used to create 3d holograms , fattal left hp , bought back the patents from the company , and founded leia with his longtime friend and former wall street investor , pierre - emmanuel evreux , and fellow hp alum , zhen peng .\nred has formed a\nstrategic partnership\nwith leia and made an unnamed investment in the company , and jannard will join its board of directors . it says the smartphone will arrive in the first half of 2018 , and functional prototypes are supposed to be ready in the coming months .\nleia leverages recent breakthroughs in nano - photonic design and manufacturing to provide a complete lightfield \u201cholographic\u201d display solution for mobile devices , through proprietary hardware and software . the silicon valley firm commercializes lcd - based mobile screens able to synthesize lightfield holographic content while preserving the normal operation of the display .\ntogether , honda xcelerator and leia have developed a new 3d driver display demonstration that leverages nanotechnology to provide seamless transitions between different viewing angles for warnings and driver - assistive systems . vocalzoom has been working with honda xcelerator to apply its optical microphone technology to improve voice interaction inside the vehicle .\nas it stands , leia is still in its early stages , although the company says it will have a developer kit available for testing by the end of this year . that means big - name companies like apple and samsung could soon begin working on smartphones and tablets with 3d hologram capabilities .\nkyocera document solutions inc . headquartered in osaka , japan is a leading manufacturer of document imaging solutions and document management systems , including color and monochrome multifunction printers and printers and wide format devices . kyocera ' s products are renowned for their unique long - life imaging components that provide greater reliability , less waste - resulting in a lower total cost of ownership ( tco ) over the life of the product .\nsince the output of its display is 64 different points of view , leia has been able to build a matching input device using an array of 64 mobile cameras in a simple 3d printed frame . the combination may become the world\u2019s first mobile holochat device . each camera maps directly to one of the 64 sets of pixels in the display , so very little image processing is needed in between . that allows leia to create realtime interactive 3d displays , like the one fattal is explaining in the accompanying photo \u2014 where a moving hand is mapped instantly into 64 different views that can be sent to one of its displays .\nin principle you would be able to move your head around the display , rotate your head in any direction , and still see a 3d image , much like what you see in star wars , with the famous hologram of princess leia ,\nsaid david fattal , who helped to create the device .\nfattal hasn\u2019t said what companies are interested in the technology , but based on how well it works , and how easy it would be for a company to implement in its existing products , we wouldn\u2019t be surprised if the biggest names in tech are looking at leia with some interest , from many different angles .\ncombining high - gloss black laminates , carrera marble , eames chairs , and leather furnishings , brookfield office properties inc . ' s exhibit seemed more like a private salon than a stand . while the booth ' s exterior walls ' black and white hues lent it an air of cosmopolitan chic , the interior ' s plush banquettes and soft linen - padded walls made it as sumptuous - and comfortable - as a spa .\nalthough 3d can be distracting if it isn ' t designed correctly , leia ' s nanotech approach presents depth in a way that feels natural . as a result , when the driver moves his or her head while looking at the screen , the content changes aspect continuously and allows for multi - view 3d imagery .\nthe strategic partnership will leverage red\u2019s expertise in digital content creation and deep connections in the film industry as well as leia\u2019s proprietary lightfield display technology and software platform to disrupt the world of mobile entertainment . the hydrogen program will feature stunning holographic content and 3d sound for movie viewing , interactive gaming , social messaging and mixed reality .\nwhen pushed through leia\u2019s panel , though , the light from each photo is directed in such a way that each image appears next to each other in a specific order . so instead of having 64 shots of the empire state building on top of each other , you have a perfect 3d 360 - degree image of the tower .\ndavid is the founder and ceo of leia inc , a spin - off from hp labs aiming at commercializing a novel holographic display technology for mobile devices . he previously spent 9 years as a senior researcher in the intelligent infrastructure laboratory at hp labs , working on various aspects of quantum computing and photonics , and specializing in the manipulation of light at the nanoscale . he holds a phd in physics from stanford university and a bs in theoretical physics from ecole polytechnique , france . david received the 2010 pierre faurre award for young french industrial career achievement , and was named french innovator of the year 2013 by the mit technology review before featuring on the global innovator list that same year . david has 60 granted patents and co - authored the text - book \u201csingle photon devices and applications\u201d .\nuntil now , the problem for diffraction - based solutions has been resolution . since each pixel needs to be projected in 64 different ways , the display resolution is reduced by an equivalent amount . with lcd makers racing past 500 ppi in mobile displays , leia is betting that some of that additional resolution can easily be sacrificed for the added value of an interactive 3d display . leia also needs to address color . early prototypes have all been monochrome , although fattal says the company has been prototyping both time - sliced color displays \u2014 using very high refresh rates to alternate between colors \u2014 and spatially - divided displays , which would of course complicate matters by further reducing resolution in exchange for adding color .\nthis unique technology makes possible to walk through the image , touch it or interact with it . streams of barely visible fog becomes an image carrier and their laminar structure allows to display high resolution contents . our patented way to produce laminar airflow for very long distance from the output makes leia display the most steady mid - air screen on the market .\nleia display achieves a wide 3d field of view of 60 degrees [ 3 ] and offers full parallax to create a seamless 3d impression regardless of head motion ( horizontal / vertical motion , tilt or rotation ) . the diffracted beam parameters can be adjusted to suppress \u201cjumps\u201d or \u201cdark zones\u201d between views and repeating images outside the field of view . [ 9 ]\nosaka , japan - february 15 , 2017 - kyocera document solutions inc . ( president : takashi kuki ; herein\nkyocera\n) , one of the world ' s leading manufacturers of document imaging solutions and document management systems , is pleased to announce that its a4 multifunctional products ( mfps ) and printers - - the ecosys m5526cdw , p5026cdw , m2640idw and p2040dw - - have won the\nif design award 2017\nsponsored by the if international forum design gmbh ( germany ) .\nthe idea is that the screen projects 3d objects that you can view from different angles based on your physical position . for example , a mapping application could theoretically look like a little model of a city with buildings poking out of the screen . you\u2019d then be able to interact with the objects \u201cabove\u201d the display through hover gestures enabled by leia\u2019s partnership with synaptics .\nthe partnership , which is both exclusive and long - term , will mix red\u2019s digital content expertise and leia\u2019s light field display tech , according to a press release . that agreement is part of the hydrogen one , which the companies say will include both holographic content and 3d sound for viewing movies and media , gaming , mixed reality , and even social media .\nkyocera document solutions inc . headquartered in osaka , japan is a leading manufacturer of document imaging solutions and document management systems , including color and monochrome multifunctional products and printers and wide format devices . kyocera ' s products are renowned for their unique long - life imaging components that provide greater reliability and less waste - resulting in a lower total cost of ownership ( tco ) over the life of the product . the kyocera document solutions portfolio does not stop at hardware . a full suite of business applications and consultative services allows customers to optimize and manage their document workflow , unleashing the full potential of their hardware investment . kyocera document solutions inc . is a core company of kyocera corporation , the world ' s leading developer and manufacturer of advanced ceramics and associated products , including telecommunications equipment , semiconductor packages and electronic components . during the year ended march 31 , 2016 , kyocera corporation ' s net sales totaled 1 . 47 trillion yen ( approx . usd 13 . 3 billion ) .\neeoc initially filed suit against global horizons and two yakima , wash . , farms in april 2011 , charging a pattern or practice of national origin and race discrimination , harassment , constructive discharge and retaliation against the thai farmworkers , in violation of title vii of the civil rights act of 1964 [ eeoc v . global horizons , inc . , et al . , case no . 2 : 13 - cv - 03045 - efs , in u . s . district court for the eastern district of washington ] .\nnow that the dick tracy wristwatch is nearing reality , is it time for holographic star wars - style messaging to make its debut ? hp labs spinout leia believes it is . using a clever system of diffraction gratings , its small displays produce 64 different versions of each image , allowing a viewer to move around an object or person shown on the display as if it was right in the room with them . ceo david fattal spoke to an eager crowd of imaging researchers at stanford university about his company\u2019s progress since it separated from hp . while the concepts behind leia are the same as when the team\u2019s work at hp was first published in nature last year , the new company now has full color prototypes with improved resolution as it prepares for a product launch .\nthis would mean you would see something like in ' star wars , ' with the famous hologram of princess leia ,\nstudy researcher david fattal , of hp , told new scientist .\nif you were to display a 3d image of planet earth , by turning around the display , you ' d be able to have a view of any country on the globe .\neven if the tech works great , though \u2014 and that\u2019s a big if \u2014 red and leia will need to have a credible array of content lined up for the hydrogen one if the screen is to be anything more than a gimmick . \u201cthe hydrogen program will feature stunning holographic content and 3d sound for movie viewing , interactive gaming , social messaging and mixed reality , \u201d according to red\u2019s statement today , but it\u2019s not clear where any of that is going to come from .\nlos angeles - a federal judge has ordered farm labor contractor global horizons , inc . to pay $ 7 , 658 , 500 for a pattern or practice of subjecting thai farmworkers in the state of washington to a hostile work environment , harassment and discrimination in violation of federal anti - discrimination laws , the u . s . equal employment opportunity commission ( eeoc ) announced today . senior u . s . district court judge edward f . shea found that global ' s discriminatory practices were\nreprehensible\nand vindicated the thai farmworkers who suffered from\nfear , anxiety , anger , intimidation , humiliation , shame , and an unrelenting sense of imprisonment .\nholography , the gold standard for 3d display , reconstructs the light that bounces off an object at every angle 1 . a hologram uses a complicated pattern on a plane so that light passing through it diffracts and interferes to produce a life - like image . but , so far , moving holograms \u2014 like the ethereal video of princess leia in star wars ( george lucas , 1977 ) \u2014 remain in the realm of science fiction . this is because it takes much too long to calculate and produce these shifting patterns for any viewing angle .\nleia x - 300 is hanged from the top and blows a mist top - down . it ' s the only 3 meters\nwalk - through\nscreen available on the market ! the walking path is clear as nothing lies on the ground . you can welcome your guests as a holographic projection or drive out of the screen breaking\nvirtual glass\npanel . unlimited use makes this display excellent choice to interact with the viewers . human body can also be tracked and let participant shoot fireballs or dance in sync with a music visualization .\nhow well does this work in practice ? very few people know for sure . one is youtuber and noted red shooter marques brownlee , who checked out a few hydrogen one prototypes last month . brownlee , better known as mkbhd , said he was \u201cpretty impressed\u201d by the display , but that it \u201cdefinitely wasn\u2019t perfect\u201d with some stuttering and light bleed issues . you can get an idea of what he ' s talking about in the video below of a leia display prototype demonstrated in may ( without the benefit of seeing it in 3d , of course ) :\nleia says it\nleverages recent breakthroughs in nano - photonic design and manufacturing to provide a complete lightfield ' holographic ' display solution for mobile devices .\nit says the tech can create a holograph - like effect ,\nwhile preserving the normal operation of the display .\nin other words , if you turn off the 4d part , it ' ll work like a regular smartphone screen . red hasn ' t showed the tech to many folks yet , but mkbhd ' s marcus brownlee did see it , and said he was\npretty impressed ,\nadding that it wasn ' t perfect because of issues like light bleeding and stuttering for 4d gaming .\nsince the appearance of the princess leia holographic message in the 1970 ' s star war movie , researchers have been exploring the feasibility of producing a real world prototype . recently , similar excitement has been stirred up in the community with the \u201cthree dimensional ( 3 - d ) forensic chamber\u201d in the television series \u201cbones\u201d . the closest systems that have been built so far are the cheoptic - 360 and the holography - 360 , which allows a two dimensional ( 2 - d ) object scene to be floated in mid - air and observed by viewers from the four sides . however , it is simply the projection of a 2 - d planar image , and there is no depth or disparity information as in the original object scene . to create the 3 - d illusion , the scene ( or the object ( s ) in the scene ) on each side is / are rotated continuously .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nthe mobile computing industry is experiencing a booming development fueled by a growing worldwide demand for smartphones , tablets ( and soon wearables ) , the availability of low - power system - on - a - chip ( socs ) , and a well established supply chain in asia . remarkably , there is enough graphical processing power on the latest smartphones to manipulate and render multiview 3d \u201cholographic\u201d content on the fly . if only we had the technology to project this holographic content from a portable screen\u2026\nin this talk , i will present some fundamental aspects of the technology and will discuss various consumer applications .\nauto - suggest helps you quickly narrow down your search results by suggesting possible matches as you type .\nduring the summer of 2011 , after years of working on the problems of optical interconnect and coupling light in and out of photonics chips , it occurred to our team that similar technology could be used to create a controlled lightfield . a few weeks later we had our first prototype , a floating letter \u201cx\u201d over a letter \u201co\u201d : we had created a 3d image that we could experience without wearing the dorky red and blue glasses . we knew we were on to something . ( in fact , you might have read about the project on this blog , back in june 2012 : glasses - free 3d display - a new invention from hp labs )\nin research released today in nature magazine , we\u2019re excited to introduce a multi - directional diffractive backlight technology allowing the rendering of high resolution , full parallax 3d images in a zone up to 180\u00b0 and up to one meter away .\nuntil now , existing commercial 3d solutions have been geared toward large viewing distances and narrow viewing zones , as opposed to the short - range viewing of mobile devices . a mobile screen requires high pixel densities due to the short viewing distance , and a wide view angle in order to accommodate large head movements or tilts . given consumers\u2019 increased reliance on mobile devices for content consumption , our research goals around 3d display technology have targeted mobile applications from the very beginning , looking to develop a mobile 3d display technology that is power efficient and offers a good image quality at a close distance .\nour display technology forms 3d images by projecting different 2d images into different regions of space . a viewer located near the display will see a different image from his right and left eye , resulting in a 3d effect without the need for special glasses or eye tracking . as the viewer moves around ( or tilts ) the display , he or she will perceive a succession of different image stereo pairs , creating the illusion of continuous motion parallax .\nthe key to our design is a led - based guided - wave illumination technique that produces wide - angle multi - view images in color from a thin planar transparent lightguide . pixels associated with different views or colors are spatially multiplexed and can be independently addressed and modulated at video rate using an external shutter plane .\nwe\u2019re excited about where this technology can take us in the not - so - distant future . beyond the obvious realms of gaming and entertainment for consumers , we see a number of important enterprise applications , including 3d maps , medical telepresence , interactive models for construction , design and architecture industries , among many others . and above all , we\u2019re excited to help make all of these a reality without the dorky glasses .\nimpressive key patent for your future ! this technique could allow to combine photogrammetric restitution , cloudworks and any 3d treatments to be usable thru teleworking for ( hope ) an affordable price .\n@ baudouin : we use standard leds to illuminate the display so we do not expect any hazard . we have not tested the display with respec to eye fatigue yet .\n@ rebel : yes your phone can render 2 - view 3d images , where your perceive depth if you look at the screen from the right direction . notice however that when you tilt or rotate the screen , the 3d effect disappears . the technology we have developped renders 64 - view 3d images that give you the correct perspective of displayed content when you tilt / rotate the screen , allowing you to\nsee behind objects\n.\n@ casualobserver : same comment , your game console can render 2 views creating the impression of depth when you look at the display straight on , but the perspective of objects does not adjust as you tilt / rotate the display .\nwe encourage you to share your comments on this post . comments are moderated and will be reviewed and posted as promptly as possible during regular business hours to ensure your comment is published , be sure to follow the community guidelines .\nbe sure to enter a unique name . you can ' t reuse a name that ' s already in use .\nbe sure to enter a unique email address . you can ' t reuse an email address that ' s already in use .\nlearn about the technology events where hewlett packard enterprise will have a presence in 2018 .\nfind out about this year ' s live broadcasts and on - 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to - roll imprint jobs , a . said for generating some of the multiview images shown in fig . 2 , l . kiyama and w . mack for the printed circuit board design of the portable prototypes , r . cobene for his help with packaging , p . beck for her help in the cleanroom , and b . culbertson and c . patel for their support of the project .\nall authors contributed extensively to the work presented in this paper . d . f . conceived the multi - directional backlight concept . d . f . and j . b . led the technical effort to realize the various prototypes . d . f . , z . p . , s . v . and t . t . were responsible for the nanometre - scale fabrication of the backlight . j . b . and m . f . were responsible for the optical design and assembly of the prototypes . m . f . designed the illumination systems and part of the other electronics for the prototypes . r . g . b . supervised and coordinated the project . all authors contributed to the data analysis . d . f . and r . g . b . prepared the manuscript with input from j . b . , m . f . and z . p .\nthis file contains supplementary text and data , supplementary figures 1 - 7 and supplementary references .\nthis video highlights the main features of our multi - directional backlight technology : large view angle , spatial multiplexing of colors , compact form factor , portability and transparency .\nthis video briefly explains the roll - to - roll imprint process that can be used for the mass - production of static 3d backlight patterns , and compares the result with a prototype made by electron beam lithography .\nthis video shows various static 3d images in color , created by aligning a printed ink mask on top of a 6 inch diameter backlight . note the large amount of motion parallax .\nthis video shows the active modulation of an inch - size backlight by a commercial lcd shutter device . only a fraction of the lcd is functional due to thinning of the top cover glass , yet video - rate modulation of 14 views is demonstrated .\nby submitting a comment you agree to abide by our terms and community guidelines . if you find something abusive or that does not comply with our terms or guidelines please flag it as inappropriate .\nglasses - free three - dimensional ( 3d ) displays could revolutionize areas such as data visualization , medical training and entertainment , particularly if adapted to mobile devices . holography can provide ideal 3d viewing but is too slow or expensive for many applications . multiview approaches are the alternative , exploiting various geometric optical tricks to create 3d images that can be viewed from many directions at the same time . a team working at hewlett - packard ' s laboratories in palo alto has developed a new multiview 3d display that is particularly well suited to mobile devices , which require thin displays with high spatial resolution and a wide - angle view zone . central to the new device is a set of directional grating pixels , associated with different views and colours , etched on the backlight surface . the display uses an led - lit backlight very similar to those in use in lcd screens today , and is demonstrated in action in transparent hand - held prototypes showing animated sequences of up to six different 200 - view images at a resolution of 127 pixels per inch .\nnature is part of springer nature . \u00a9 2018 springer nature limited . all rights reserved .\nthe display is small and light enough to work on mobile phones , and produces images that appear in 3d even when viewed from different angles , the scientists said .\nto make the device , researchers at hewlett - packard labs in palo alto , california , built a transparent screen with tiny light emitting diodes ( leds ) around the edges . light rays sent towards the centre encounter pixels that steer the light out of the screen in different directions .\nthrough careful control of the light , the device sends slightly different images to each eye , which are combined in the brain into a 3d object .\na prototype of the device , described in the journal nature , can send light in 14 different directions , which is too few to give a smooth 3d effect . for that , the researchers are developing a more sophisticated device that sends light out in 64 different directions .\nif you were to display a 3d image of planet earth with the north pole facing out of the screen , by turning your head around the display you ' d be able to have a view of any country on the globe ,\nhe added .\nanother hp researcher , raymond beausoleil , said the technology might first be used for low - cost 3d signs .\nperhaps in the not so distant future , it could make its way to smartphones , smart watches and tablets ,\nhe added .\nin an accompanying article , neil dodgson , professor of graphics and imaging at cambridge university ' s computer laboratory , said major challenges must be overcome before hologram - like displays are a reality on mobile devices . key among these are whether the 3d effect comes at the expense of resolution and image quality .\nthe examples given in the paper show that there is considerable work to be done to improve the quality to an acceptable level ,\nhe wrote .\nperfecting the displays and their manufacture could take a long time , dodgson warns .\ni am reminded of the nine - year development of texas instruments ' digital micro - mirror device , now widely used in digital projectors , between the invention in 1987 and the first commercial product in 1996 ,\nhe added .\n\u00a9 2018 guardian news and media limited or its affiliated companies . all rights reserved .\nvisitors are allowed 3 free articles per month ( without a subscription ) , and private browsing prevents us from counting how many stories you ' ve read . we hope you understand , and consider subscribing for unlimited online access .\noptical trickery lets a modified lcd produce hologram - like still images and videos .\nmultiview 3 - d displays will be used to produce radically different computer interfaces and new kinds of entertainment .\na new kind of three - dimensional display developed at hp labs plays hologram - like videos without the need for any moving parts or glasses . videos displayed on the hp system hover above the screen , and viewers can walk around them and experience an image or video from as many 200 different viewpoints\u2014like walking around a real object .\nresearchers from hp labs used their new display to produce an image of the company\u2019s logo .\nthe screen is made by modifying a conventional liquid - crystal display ( lcd ) , the same kind of display found in most phones , laptops , tablets , and televisions . researchers hope these 3 - d systems will enable new kinds of user interfaces for portable electronics , gaming , and data visualization . the work , carried out at hp labs in palo alto , california , relies on complex physics to make 3 - d displays that are as thin as half a millimeter .\nconventional 3 - d\u2014the type found in movie theaters\u2014provides the viewer with only one perspective . the key to making a multiview 3 - d display is reproducing all the light rays reflecting off an object from every angle and to get a different image to the left and right eye of the viewer . some systems for producing multiview 3 - d images require rapidly spinning mirrors ; others use systems of lasers and multiple graphics processors .\nthe hp display uses nanopatterned grooves , which hp researcher david fattal , who led the work , calls \u201cdirectional pixels , \u201d to send light off in different directions . this requires no new moving parts , and the patterns are built into an existing display component , the backlight .\na conventional lcd uses a sheet of plastic or glass that\u2019s covered in bumps that scatter white light and direct it through the display\u2019s color filters , polarizers , and shutters to the viewer . the new 3 - d display builds on optics research demonstrating how the path , color , and other properties of light can be manipulated by passing it through materials patterned at the nanoscale .\nthe hp display replaces the randomly scattering bumps in a normal lcd with deliberately patterned grooves . each \u201cdirectional pixel\u201d has three sets of grooves that direct red , green , and blue light in one particular direction . the number of directional pixels determines the number of viewpoints the display can produce . light from the pixels then passes through a conventional array of liquid crystal shutters that pass or block the light to make a moving image\u2014just like in a conventional lcd ."]}
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", "topic": 32}], "title": "takaki bakery", "paragraphs": ["unique breads including traditional european masonry oven baked bread . in 2005 , takaki bakery\ntakaki bakery provides special delicacies to retail shops , including supermarkets . in addition ,\n{ japan : eat } takaki bakery , hiroshima station | { japan - hub . com }\nin 1967 the building was purchased by shunsuke takaki . mr . takaki opened his first bakery in hiroshima in 1948 and expanded into danish pastries after a visit to europe in the 1950s . this building became the flagship store for the andersen bakery and had the very first self - serve bakery in japan .\nopens\nandersen\n, a denmark - styled bakery / restaurant in hiroshima , introducing the first self - service style bakery in japan .\nwe operate the takaki bakery hong kong factory , which manufacturers frozen dough for customers in asia . it undertakes the role of manufacturing and maintaining a steady supply of frozen dough to shops under mermaid bakery partners hong kong ltd .\nthen president seiichi takaki receives the dannebrog knight ' s cross from the kingdom of denmark .\nthe first andersen bakery in denmark opens in \u00f8sterbro , copenhagen . \u203bclosed in june 2014\nthe third andersen bakery opens in frederiksberg , west of copenhagen . \u203bclosed in march 2017\nthen vice - president seiichi takaki is appointed as the new honorary consul for the kingdom of denmark .\nthen president seiichi takaki is promoted to dannebrog knight ' s cross r1 by the danish royal court .\nthe second andersen bakery opens in the commercial establishment nimb within denmark ' s tivoli park .\n1990 : responding to a growing industry need for highly qualified , professionally trained baking and pastry chefs , the college opens its new baking and pastry facility . two years later , the center is dedicated as the shunsuke takaki school of baking and pastry to honor the founder of japan\u2019s takaki bakery and andersen group .\nafter days of this , i was yearning for an entirely different kind of lunch . as we were trudging through hiroshima station , i noticed a shop with the sign takaki bakery above it and immediately got excited . takaki bakery is a part of the andersen group which is the most famous bakery in hiroshima . founded in 1948 , the founder of the andersen group learned how to make all of his delicious breads and pastries in denmark . there is even an andersen store in copenhagen in the famous tivoli gardens .\nthe founder ( then chairman ) shunsuke takaki receives the dannebrog knight ' s cross from the kingdom of denmark .\nhi ! the only reason why i knew about andersen / takaki bakery is because someone told me to look out for it in hiroshima . otherwise i would have been quite confused as well . thanks so much for commenting !\nbaking and pastry arts students gain valuable real - world experience in the apple pie bakery caf\u00e9 on campus .\nas unlikely as it may sound , the andersen restaurant and bakery chain is a 100 % japanese company\u2026 the story begins in 1959 , when shunsuke takaki , the owner of a bakery from hiroshima , took a trip to denmark , where he learned to make danish pastries and \u201ceuropean style\u201d bread . later in 1967 , he opened in hiroshima a restaurant and bakery called \u201candersen\n, after the name of the\u2026 famous danish writer hans christian andersen .\nfounder of the andersen group and then president shunsuke takaki visits europe and has a life - changing encounter with danish pastries .\ncherry trees are planted at denmark ' s gavn\u00f8 castle and a memorial stone for the founder , shunsuke takaki , is installed .\nthe current owner , baron otto reedtz - thott , was introduced to the japanese entrepreneaur mr . takaki by his uncle in the mid 1980\u2019 . mr . takaki established a bakery in hiroshima in 1948 , a few years after the end of the 2nd world war . in 1959 he visited denmark for the first time and discovered danish pastry . he became very impressed with the flavour and texture of it . in 1962 mr . takakis bakery was the first in japan selling danish pastry .\nandersen bakery is located in copenhagen ' s frederiksberg area . for over 50 years , the bakery has been faithful to the danish baking tradition . but actually it is the japanese baker shunsuke takaki , who is behind the goodies . he first came to copenhagen in 1959 , where he fell in love with danish mentality and baking . in 1962 he established the first bakery in japan to produce bread , cakes and pastries according to original danish recipes . shunsuke takaki dreamed of returning to denmark and open a bakery in the heart of copenhagen , and so he has - in the nimb building in tivoli gardens - plus one in \u00f8sterbro and one in frederiksberg . in the bakery , you will find everything from pastry , cakes and bread to take with you , or you can sit down and enjoy a cup of coffee and cake or bread roll .\nthe bakery was founded in 1948 by the takaki family . in 1959 , shunsuke takaki was in europe on a study tour . he was so delighted with the sweet , flaky pastries served at his copenhagen hotel that he sent a telegram back to hiroshima : danish pastries . gear up now . japan got its first taste of danish pastry three years later and the rest , as they say , is history .\nthe founder ( then chairman ) shunsuke takaki is appointed as honorary consul for the kingdom of denmark for the four prefectures in the chugoku region .\nless well - known is the fascinating history behind the enterprise\u2014how a danish connection turned a small hiroshima bakery into a global business .\n\u2500 the average wage for a disabled person is about 10 , 000 yen a month . what is it at swan bakery ?\nin 1998 , when the foundation was in its fifth year , it was considering launching in a business where disabled individuals could work . around that time , mr . ogura attended a dialogue event where he met seiichi takaki , then president of takaki bakery that has branches of andersen and little mermaid around the country . mr . ogura was trying to devise a product that consumers would need as the key to business success , and he came upon bread that is consumed at home daily as the perfect product . he gained understanding and cooperation from mr . takaki who agreed to provide frozen bread dough developed by his company . that was the beginning of the swan bakery that would sell freshly baked homemade bread .\njapanese baker shunsuke takaki visits denmark in 1959 and has his first encounter with danish pastry which impresses him so much that he in 1962 is the first to introduce danish pastry to japan . he opened the first store of the retail bakery \u2018andersen\u2019 in 1967 to sell authentic breads and cakes , and has since expanded the business throughout japan . the photo shows the first bakery in hiroshima and is kindly provided by courtesy of andersen group .\nin 1967 , the building was bought by hiroshima based takaki bakery with the intention of using it to house their new flagship store . company founder , shunsuke takaki , had fallen in love with the pastries of denmark on a study trip to europe several years earlier and set about replicating them for the japanese market on returning to hiroshima . after initial doubts about whether to use the original hondori building or to rebuild it , takaki and his wife were inspired by the historical buildings being repurposed that they saw in europe . they decided on refurbishment and named their new store \u201candersen\u201d after the famous danish story - teller .\nmr . takaki had for some years done business with baron otto reedtz - thott\u2019s family cooperation , tholstrup cheese a / s , importing its cheeses to japan , and was invited to visit gavn\u00f8 . mr . takaki was taken by gavn\u00f8 and was of the opinion that it was one of the most beautiful places he had ever seen .\nat the cia at greystone in st . helena , california , the bakery caf\u00e9 by illy will be open , but gatehouse restaurant will be closed .\nandersen hiroshima holds its renewal opening with the concept of\nthe bakery and more : hyggelig life starting with bread\n, and stone ovens are installed .\nthe passion for denmark remained in the takaki family and in 1981 , they opened two bakeries right in copenhagen , one of them in tivoli gardens . and more recently , seiichi takaki , the president of andersen institute of bread & life , donated 200 japanese cherry trees to the city of copenhagen , cherry trees which were planted in the langelinie park .\nthe 88 - year old andersen bakery in hiroshima is going to be demolished and rebuilt by andersen group as repairs and upgrades to the existing building prove too costly .\nopened in 1990 to support the college\u2019s growing baking and pastry program , the center is named for the founder of japan & apos ; s takaki bakery and andersen group . the facility , housed in the j . willard marriott education center , includes bakeshops , kitchens , lecture halls , and dining areas for students in the cia\u2019s baking and pastry arts degree programs .\nin the 13th part of the ginza\u00d7csr series , we bring you swan bakery that sells freshly baked homemade bread . swan bakery opened in 1998 to help individuals with disabilities achieve financial independence and currently has four directly - managed shops including the original one in ginza and 24 chain stores , employing more than 350 disabled individuals . the goal is to give an alternative to low wage work and offer opportunities to share the joy of working . we asked the president of swan bakery , tadashi okamura , about the thoughts behind this business .\nseiichi takaki , honorary consul in hiroshima and president of andersen institute of bread & life , and son of shunsuke takaki , donates 200 cherry trees to copenhagen municipality to celebrate the 200 years birthday of h . c . andersen . the trees are planted at langelinie in copenhagen and bloom for the first time in 2007 . since then the trees and their bloom have served as the scene for copenhagen sakura festival .\ninterested in working for andersen bakery ? click on the following link to download an application . once you have finished filling it out you may turn it in to the location you are applying to .\nparticipation in the\nhca2005\n, an event commemorating the 200th anniversary of the fairy tales author h . c . andersen ' s birth ; then president seiichi takaki is appointed as japan ' s hans christian andersen ambassador .\ni went to that same bakery at the station ! but as usual with japan , i had no idea what anything was and i was confused by the danish thing . thanks so much for this post !\nif possible , i would recommend andersen over takaki . they\u2019re both owned by the same parent company but andersen is the really famous shop in hiroshima . i believe the main one is on hondori shopping arcade which is close to the peace park .\nthe andersen institute of bread & life , the larger company that includes various bakeries and cafes one of which being andersen iwakuni , got its start around august 1948 in hiroshima . like many other businesses this one started off small with only the owner shunsuke takaki , his wife akiko and two other staff members . over time the business would grow and undergo many changes . one of these changes would come following a visit to europe in 1959 and mr takaki\u2019s encounter with danish pastry . the pastry made such a positive impact on mr takaki that only three short years later , in 1962 , his bakeries start to sell danish style pastries to customers in japan . the success of this bakery would lead to nationwide sales , a factory in america and multiple locations including one in \u00f8sterbro , copenhagen . despite all this success over the years there has been no sacrifice of service or quality . in fact many locations , much like andersen iwakuni , are still functioning like they would have years ago .\nthe original idea came from the noble deed of donation of 200 cherry blossom ( sakura ) trees by mr . seiichi takaki , president of andersen institute of bread & life , the holding company of andersen group of hiroshima city , and the employees of the company . the donated trees were planted in langelinie park . mr . takaki is honorary consul of denmark and he was appointed to the honorable position of ambassador of h . c . andersen on the occasion of the 200th anniversary of h . c . andersen\u2019s birthday in 2005 . the donated sakura trees were planted in langelinie park .\nswan bakery actively employs individuals with physical , intellectual and psychological disabilities , and over 350 such individuals work at our shops . the yamato group as a whole has 1 , 811 disabled employees , for an employment rate of 1 . 94 % . ( fy 2012 )\n2000 : at the hyde park campus , the apple pie bakery caf\u00e9 opens to enhance the baking and pastry curriculum . people immediately flock to \u201cthe caf\u00e9\u201d to enjoy the sumptuous baked goods and caf\u00e9 cuisine available for takeout or to enjoy in the restaurant\u2019s sophisticated yet casual atmosphere .\n\u201cthe culinary institute of america has a rich and long tradition of offering the highest quality culinary education possible . i foresee the school continuing to shape many of our new leaders of the food industry well into the future . \u201d thomas keller , chef and owner , the french laundry , bouchon , and bouchon bakery\nvery much like the branch that opened in hiroshima during october of 1967 the andersen iwakuni location is a self - service bakery . trays and tongs are provided at the entrance which allows customers to choose the pastries they would like . once the selection has been made the items can be brought to the counter where staff will package , tally and charge you for your order . although the offerings at andersen iwakuni are primarily intended to be brought home with you there is a small seating area so customers can enjoy their pastries at the bakery itself . despite being available seating is limited so those with large groups may want to take this into consideration .\njapanese tetsuya wada travels to copenhagen to receive his certificate of apprenticeship as a baker and be come member of k\u00f8benhavns bagerlaug , the copenhagen bakers\u2019 guild . he returns to japan and opens his own bakery named after his mentor , stockholm jensen . bager jensen is still selling delicious danish pastry and baked goods in tokyo with the taste of danish \u201chygge\u201d .\nginza is the place for \u201cadult chic . \u201d today and in the past , it is a place where sophisticated people congregate . perhaps ginza is the only place where a man dressed casually in a japanese clothes strolling through the streets fits in . i want to ensure that people visiting swan bakery as one part of ginza continue to feel its attraction .\nthe bakery and caf\u00e9 chain andersen is a household name in japan , known for its oven - fresh breads and pastries sold in warm , welcoming shops . also part of andersen are the ubiquitous little mermaid bakeries , and the hugely popular danish heart kiosks that sell piping - hot heart - shaped pastries in station buildings and shopping centers up and down the japanese archipelago .\neach year gavn\u00f8 greets representatives from mr . takakis family or andersen group , who wishes to visit the very place that the founder of the andersen group was so inspired and taken by . since 2007 , andersen group has opened two bakeries in copenhagen named \u201dandersen bakery\u201d . the beautiful alley and the monument can be seen along the road leading from gavn\u00f8vej to gavn\u00f8 . the monument is placed on the left side of the alley . the 200 cherry trees blossom in may .\nswan bakery was created by yamato transport and the yamato welfare foundation that was established with a personal investment by masao ogura , a past chairman of yamato transport . mr . ogura felt that it was not right for disabled individuals working at community workshops making pen holders and other items to make only 10 , 000 yen a month . he felt it necessary to protect the human dignity of those individuals by giving them reasonable wages and having them feel the joy of social participation .\ni like this little bakery setup in the front area of marukai . they have several bakeries in ca and are from japan . this one is named differently to give it a japanese edge . their bread and pastries look beautiful . prettier than they taste that is for sure . i think i pretty much got one of everything . the bacon and cheese bread so round and cute , dry . i pretty much just ate the bacon right out of it , like the bread was a bowl or something . the pisano bread ( also got the pesto and jalapeno cheese ) looked lovely but tasted bland and not as good as the ones i buy from valleyfair ( or whatever they call that shopping center now ) at grain d ' or . still looking forward to the cream cheese danish tomorrow morning .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nplease choose your pickup location choose store 50 post st . , san francisco two embarcadero center lobby level , san francisco fox plaza / civic center , san francisco 3 serramonte center , daly city union landing , union city\nandersen group ' s ideals are founded in the european bread - 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aoyama , minato - ku , tokyo , with the catch phrase\na slice of copenhagen arrives in aoyama - dori\n.\nexpansion and improvement of andersen hiroshima is done , creating facilities including shopping floors , restaurants and party venues , to further promote the idea of a bread - eating lifestyle .\nh . m . queen margrethe ii and h . r . h . prince henrik visit andersen hiroshima from the kingdom of denmark .\nthe\nandersen fairy tale award\nis established in commemoration of its 35th anniversary .\nh . r . h . crown prince frederik from the kingdom of denmark visits andersen hiroshima .\nandersen aoyama holds its renewal opening with h . r . h . prince henrik from the kingdom of denmark visiting the opening ceremony .\nh . r . h . prince joachim of denmark makes a visit to andersen aoyama and andersen hiroshima .\ncopyright\u00a92013andersen institute of bread & life co . , ltd . all rights reserved .\nget early access to new arrivals , exclusive offers and the simplicity of danish design delivered to your inbox .\nmost of the buildings that withstood the bombing were military facilities , public institutions , financial institutions , and the like . after the war , former military facilities were initially used as government or public offices , or as educational facilities . here , we will introduce some buildings that are still in use but served quite different functions before the war .\nmitsui bank hiroshima branch office in completion in 1925 . issue\nthe construction world\npublished in 1925\nphoto taken from northwest . the west side of the roof collapsed . late august 1945 . taken by naomichi inoue\nas seen from hondori . second floor still as originally designed and constructed . may 2008 .\npacking meat inside the cannery . 1940 - 42 . taken by takeo uchiyama / collection of shigeru uchiyama / courtesy of hiroshima city museum of history and traditional crafts\nas the pacific war intensified , canning production continued until the end of 1944 , but much of the machinery was evacuated . at the time of the bombing , mobilized students were engaged in farming and other activities for the depot . personal injuries were minimal , and buildings , too , escaped collapse .\nthe auditorium was gutted by fire , the steel frame bent . around november 1945 . taken by u . s . army\nevacuated , but those who remained were in class . of the dozen or so students and four or five school staff members at the school that day , three of the students and one staff member died instantly . the flames that erupted shortly after the bombing burned wooden buildings to the ground . all that remained was the auditorium ' s steel frame . as recovery proceeded , the wreckage of the auditorium was left as it was , but in 1956 , it was transformed into an aviary . it remains a place of learning for students .\nutilizing the bomb - damaged steel frame , the school built an aviary . may 2008 .\n\u2500 fewer than half of companies meet the legally designated employment rate of 2 % for disabled individuals . why does your company employ disabled persons so actively ?\nif they have an income of two million yen a year including disability pension benefits , they will be at the same level as financially independent individuals . with this as one guide , we make it so that we can give each person a monthly salary of about 100 , 000 yen .\no create a product or service based on the question of , \u201cwhat do consumers need ? \u201d of course what goes on at community workshops is invaluable , but it will be difficult to secure long - term benefits in this market economy based on the idea of making what you can rather than what consumers want . there is a limit to how much people will buy based on goodwill alone . customers will pay for products with value . with this type of business , you can offer better wages .\nsome employers have the idea of putting disabled people to work for their own profit , almost like a type of abuse . i think this type of thinking is such a shame . being of service to someone as a member of society and sensing one\u2019s own growth through work is a fundamental joy all human beings share . this does not change just because you are disabled . we help people with disabilities achieve financial , social and psychological independence . isn\u2019t this the responsibility that is fulfilled by companies that are the public institutions of society ?\na very high level of skill is needed for one person to carry out all steps in the bread making process alone . we break up the process and divide roles among staff so they can take on the part of the work that suits their characteristics . then , when someone masters a certain part , they try another one . going through this process , they slowly increase what they can do and can actually sense their own growth .\none employee tried to take on the task of assembling madeleine boxes , but no matter how hard he tried , day after day went by and he could not get the shape right . his parents had already given up . well , three months and three days after starting , he finally figured out how to assemble the box . he was so happy that he would not stop making them , even when told it was enough , and just kept making more and more . the employee that was training him broke down in tears . how far can our employees believe in the potential of such individuals with disabilities ? this takes patience and is not efficient . however , i think that for companies that play a role as society\u2019s public institutions , it is acceptable to pay out some costs for a mere 2 % that is the designated employment rate .\n\u300cin particular , we convey to them to \u201cpraise , believe in and continue providing support , \u201d \u201cwork together without leaving anyone behind\u201d and \u201cenjoy your work . \u201d at swan , we do not distinguish between those with disabilities and those without . we learn each person\u2019s characteristics , like \u201cso - and - so is good at x\u201d and \u201cso - and - so is not so good at y , \u201d and have staff help each other out . if you put 5 to 10 people together , you will make a chain of strong points and can have each person work at what they excel . we also try to avoid saying that someone \u201chas a disability . \u201d they did not choose to be born with one .\nspecial considerations and facilities are required for a workplace with disabled staff . this custom of mindfulness is used by staff in their daily communication as they create a gentle and open work environment . some employees have even obtained certification as a guidance counselor . we have received warm messages from customers on our comment cards that are placed in the swan cafe bathroom . we have even received a comment saying , \u201ci was feeling down because of my job , but the customer service from your staff cheered me up . \u201d if the sight of our staff working hard , although haltingly , with a sincere attitude brings a smile to customers\u2019 faces , this is a great example of social participation .\nthere are three important principles in this work . \u201cwhat you do , \u201d \u201chow you do it\u201d and , most importantly , \u201cwhat is the meaning behind it . \u201d no matter who you are , you are the only protagonist acting that part . i want to find at least one possibility and encourage growth as individuals . this may be a trivial effort of only a single company , but this type of concept will not be found on any balance sheet . i will do my best to carry on the wish of mr . ogura . i will carry on with this thought in mind .\nborn on december 30 , 1958 april 1981 graduated from the waseda no . 1 faculty of letters and joined yamato transport co . june 1977 head of the main hiroshima branch june 2000 head of the personnel division june 2002 head of the main tokyo branch april 2004 executive officer and head of the hokushinetsu office october 2005 executive officer and head of the tokyo office april 2008 head of the management strategy department april 2012 managing executive officer and head of the management strategy department at yamato financial co . april 2014 president and ceo of swan co .\noffered services in marketing , communication , business strategy and new business development activities for foreign - affiliated it companies , advertising agencies , and public relations firms . after going independent in 2008 , sugiyama now participates in educational projects for solving social challenges , assists cooperative alliances between companies and npos , and offers consulting for csr activities and practical assistance .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 strict / / en\nurltoken\ngavn\u00f8 estate is a large farming and forestry undertaking , which is located near n\u00e6stved on south sealand .\nthe estate is owned by the family reedtz - thott , and has been in the possession of the family since 1737 . the current owner is landlord otto baron reedtz - thott .\nthe belonging area is approx . 2 , 300 hectares , of which 1 , 200 hectares are farm land and 1 , 000 hectares are forest . 130 accomodations belong to the estate . the estate has 40 employees . the income derrives from agriculture ( with cow - and wildboar keeping ) , forestry , fruit plantation , rental accomodation , hunting activities along with rental of gravel digging .\nthe main building , gavn\u00f8 castle , is occupied by the family reedtz - thott and consists of 3 wings . the erection of the castle began in 1402 , where queen margrethe i build one of the only two dominican convents in denmark . the convent church located in the south wing of gavn\u00f8 castle is identical with the the convent church erected in 1402 . the north wing is erected in approx . 1650 and is listed . the erection of the east - and south wing , as we know it today , was completed in approx . 1750 and is listed . a part of the castle is open to the public on payment of an entrance - fee in the period from april to september .\nthe castle garden was laid - out in the 1750s . originally it was a french inspired baroque garden with avenues and parterre gardens . the castle garden is open to the public on payment of an entrance - fee . around 1850 the garden was re - laid - out in british scenic style , so that the lawns became more connected and the view of the castle garden more open . 100 years later this specific landscape with single majestic trees and large lawns turned out to be well suited for a flower park .\nthe long lime avenue in the south of the castle garden was planted in 1755 and has incidentally an exciting story as the trees come from kongens nytorv in copenhagen where king frederick v had planted them . as the trees became too big to be there and in the king\u2019s opinion obstructed the view of the equestrian statue of christian v , the king presented count otto thott with them . the trees were transported to gavn\u00f8 by horse - drawn carriage and planted in the castle garden where they stand big and majestic in the south sealand mould . besides an artificial hill in the castle garden from his time carries 12 magnificent lime trees . the hill is called troldeh\u00f8jen ( the troll hill ) . in the collection of paintings of the castle there is a copperplate from 1703 showing christian gyldenloeve\u2019s obsequies . the obsequies move from the thott palace in copenhagen across kongens nytorv . here the lime trees can be seen before they came to gavn\u00f8 .\nby his death in 2001 baron and baroness reedtz - thott was contacted by his family . the family sought permission to raise a monument honouring the memory of their late father along with plaing 200 japanese cherry trees along the road to gavn\u00f8 .\ndenmark and japan celebrate 150 years of diplomatic relations in 2017 but the history between the two countries actually dates back more than 400 years to 1616 . below you can learn more about the sailors , traders , diplomats , writers and royals that helped create and shape the danish - japanese relations as they are today .\nthe danish east india company is formed under king christian iv \u2013 one of its goals is to reach japan to establish trade . however , despite several missions , such as munk\u2019s and pessart\u2019s in 1619 and 1644 , the company never achieves this goal .\nas part of the danish east india company , danish - norwegian jens munk is sent out to try to reach japan via the north west passage . unfortunately munk ends up stuck in the ice at hudson bay . he barely survives , but returns to denmark , where he is thrown in prison for losing his ship .\ndutch trade officer behrent pessart attempts to reach japan under danish flag to establish trade but is killed by natives in the philippines . image kindly provided by courtesy of the maritime museum of denmark .\na japanese world map depicts denmark for the first time under the name \u2018tania\u2019 \u2013 it even offers a picture of danes . this is the first recorded awareness of denmark in japan .\na royal letter from king christian v , which seeks to promote trade between denmark and japan , is intercepted by the dutch and never reaches japan .\ndanish ships are denied entry into japan by the shogunate \u2013 despite the fact that no danish ships have entered japanese waters yet .\nmartin spangberg becomes the first recorded danish person to visit japan . spangberg is a part of vitus bering\u2019s expeditions to explore the far east and lands in sendai bay . although spangberg is too cautious to actually go ashore , he manages to trade with japanese fishermen on board his ship . he describes the japanese as very polite and quite generous as they brought both food and clothes for the sailors .\nth e russian ship nadezhda lands in copenhagen with 4 japanese sailors on board . the japanese sailors suffered shipwreck in siberia in 1792 and had since tried to return to japan with help from the russians . when they land in copenhagen , the japanese sailors are finally en route home , almost 10 years after their shipwreck . these four sailors are the first recorded japanese to visit denmark .\nrear admiral steen bille lands in japan on his way around the world . bille is not supposed to visit japan , but to negotiate trade relations in china . however once at sea , he decides to sail to japan . he arrives to find that he is not allowed to dock his ship in uraga harbour , let alone go ashore . the japanese think that bille is short - tempered and a pestilence \u2013 and bille thinks the japanese are rude and disrespectful . needless to say , nothing fruitful comes of this very short encounter . based on his travels , bille is the first dane to write about japan in danish . his books are published in 1849 - 51 and are very influential for future danish accounts about japan .\nafter a long negotiation process through dutch intermediaries , japan and denmark sign the \u201ctreaty of friendship , commerce and navigation\u201d . denmark is the most interested part in signing the treaty , after unsuccessfully attempting to establish trade relations with japan since 1616 . after losing slesvig in 1864 , denmark is committed to rebuilding its international image to the rest of the world by establishing connections to even distant countries like japan . for japan , the treaty is a way to gain international legitimacy as a sovereign nation and government . the treaty is the last treaty the shogunate ratifies with a foreign nation before the meiji restoration in 1868 .\nedouard suenson ( son of famous admiral edouard suenson ) is the first and only dane ever to meet a shogun as he accompanies french admiral roze to an audience with shogun tokugawa yoshinobu in osaka . suenson is also the first dane to stay in japan for a prolonged period of time , which he later describes in the book \u201csketches from japan\u201d . even though rear admiral bille is the first to write about japan in danish in 1846 , suenson\u2019s descriptions are longer and based on his observations of everyday life . suenson also has a better impression of japan than bille . in 1900 , suenson accompanies danish prince valdemar to an audience with the emperor meiji , making him the only dane to meet both a shogun and an emperor .\nthe dutch consulates in yokohama and nagasaki , who are also representing denmark , hoist the danish flag dannebrog for the first time in japan .\nuntil july 1867 , denmark has only been represented by dutch diplomats in japan but this change when john henry duus becomes the first danish consul in japan . he is stationed in hakodate and mostly deals with trade disputes . in the following one and a half years , denmark establishes consulates in yokohama , nagasaki , osaka and kobe .\nthe japan - denmark treaty is ratified in copenhagen , making the japanese - danish friendship and partnership official .\ndannebrog is depicted waving in japan f or the first time by ukiyo - e ( woodblock print ) artist kuniteru utagawa . a copy of this historic piece of art is framed and displayed at the residence of the danish ambassador in japan .\nchamberlain julius frederik sick arrives in japan to negotiate terms for installing telegraphic cables from russia to japan by the danish company , great northern extension telegraph company . while officially not a diplomat , sick\u2019s mission can be seen as the first diplomatic mission from denmark to japan .\njulius frederik sick is the first dane to be granted an audience with a japanese emperor , emperor meiji . prior to the audience , sick has sent the emperor a letter from the danish king christian ix and during the audience , the emperor meiji replies to this letter . sick is very satisfied and proud that the emperor answered \u2013 it is the first time any emperor have answered a letter from a european king .\nthe telegraph lines from vladivostok to nagasaki open for the first telegraphic connection between japan and mainland asia . the lines are built by danish great northern china & japan extension telegraph company \u2013 thanks to the diplomatic negotiation skills of julius frederik sick . the telegraph lines contribute to bringing japan into the modern era of communications , and great northern has monopoly in the industry in japan until 1912 . image kindly provided by courtesy of bill glover , urltoken .\nthe first modern japanese diplomatic delegation to the west , the iwakura mission , travels around the world from 1871 to 1873 to visit countries with which japan have signed friendship and commerce treaties . the delegation\u2019s mission is to learn more about western societies and technologies in order to modernize japan . in april 1873 the iwakura mission briefly visits denmark where it focuses on learning about public education and naval logistics . upon arrival , the japanese are greeted by julius frederick sick , who led the first danish diplomatic delegation in japan . the highlight of the visit is on april 19th where the japanese have audiences with king christian ix and queen louise , followed by a royal banquet to celebrate the good relations between the two countries .\nin the latter half of the 19th century , japanese art and craftsmanship become very popular in europe \u2013 the trend is referred to as japonism . europeans are in love with the mystic and poetic world of ukiyo - e \u2013 and less interested in the actual country japan . japonism is introduced in denmark by art historian karl madsen who writes the book \u201cjapanese art\u201d . the book is popular and introduces the danish audience to traditional buddhist paintings , ukiyo - e and hokusai , one of the most famous japanese artists .\ninspired by japonism and karl madsen\u2019s book , arnold krog designs a collection of porcelain tableware inspired by japanese art and especially hokusai\u2019s famous \u201c36 views of fuji\u201d . krog works for the royal porcelain factory , now royal copenhagen . his japan - inspired designs help boost the company\u2019s popularity both in denmark and abroad . image kindly provided by courtesy of royal copenhagen .\nprince fushimi of japan visits denmark on his tour of europe , which marks the first royal visit between the two countries .\nbalthasar m\u00fcnter travels to japan to work for the english arms manufacturer armstrongs . for the next 11 years , m\u00fcnter plays a big part in modernizing the japanese navy as he helps it to equip its fleet with the latest technology .\non their tour around the world , japanese prince komatsu and princess yoriko visit denmark and are greeted by danish king chrisitan ix and queen louise . prince komatsu is awarded the grand cross of the order of dannebrog and king christian ix is awarded the supreme order of the chrysantemum .\n13 years after his death , h . c . andersen\u2019s fairy tales are translated into japanese for the first time . the first fairy tale to be translated is \u201cthe emperor\u2019s new clothes\u201d . however , much has been altered in the translation to make it more easily accessible to the japanese audience .\nthrough johan grove\u2019s translation of the iconic tale of \u201cmomotaro , \u201d danish readers are introduced to japanese folk tales and literature for the first time . grove , however , has changed a lot in the folk tale in order to make it more understandable and enjoyable for the danish readers . image kindly provided by courtesy of gads forlag .\ndanish priest jens winther enters japan to work as one of the very few lutheran missionaries in the country . winther was originally going to china but ends up staying 66 years on - off in japan where he works with education of japanese priests and preaching . in 1958 , winther is awarded the order of the rising sun \u2013 the highest japanese order a foreigner can be awarded . winther is also awarded the order of dannebrog and is seen wearing both orders in the picture . image kindly provided by courtesy of dansk luthersk mission .\njohanne m\u00fcnter , wife of balthasar m\u00fcnter , publishes her first book about japan , followed by three other books in 1901 , 1902 and 1905 . she is inspired to write her books after staying in japan with her husband from 1895 to 1896 . the first two books are introductions to japanese culture , the third is translations of some of the works of the famous lafcadio hearn and the forth from 1905 is an account of her time and travels in japan . m\u00fcnter is the first female danish writer to convey both japan and japanese culture to a danish audience . image kindly provided by courtesy of gyldendal ."]}
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- adding annette sally to its tea . . .\nrichard ward , who has served as president and chief executive of 22squared since 2006 , will now shift . . .\nbkv has been one of 22squared ' s top competitors . bkv is a private company that was founded in 1981 in atlanta , georgia . bkv operates in the advertising & marketing industry . compared to 22squared , bkv has 73 more employees .\nvitro is perceived as one of 22squared ' s biggest rivals . vitro was founded in san diego , california } in 1992 . vitro competes in the marketing services industry . compared to 22squared , vitro generates $ 4 . 7m more revenue .\n22squared wins cannes lion with the first pin - worthy rooms built inside pinterest and world\u2019s first shoppable 360\u00b0 experience inside pinterest .\n22squared has employees and is the second highest among it ' s top 10 competitors . the top 10 competitors average 410 .\nbbdo is seen as one of 22squared ' s biggest rivals . bbdo is a private company that was founded in new york , new york in 1891 . bbdo is in the advertising & marketing industry . bbdo has 14 , 816 more employees vs . 22squared .\n22squared - formerly known known as westwayne - is one of the biggest independent agencies in the us southeast , with offices in atlanta and tampa , and a sizeable collection of regional and national clients . click here for an adbrands snapshot of 22squared ( subscribers only ) .\nthis week meet richard ward , president and ceo of 22squared inc . , one of the largest independent advertising agencies in the country .\n22squared ' s revenue is the third highest among it ' s top 10 competitors . the top 10 competitors average $ 29 . 2m .\n22squared believes in marketing brands the way people make friends . by being approachable . giving people something of value . sharing a common viewpoint .\nfull - service advertising agency 22squared today announced the addition of al patton as svp , executive creative director . based out of 22squared\u2019s atlanta office , patton will report directly to chief creative officer , john stapleton , and will be responsible for leading and executing creative strategy across multiple accounts .\nindependent agency 22squared teamed up with atlanta brewery sweetwater , the nation\u2019s 15th largest craft brewer , for a campaign aimed to help stock georgia waters with healthy trout .\nearning the votes of employees and vying against any number and type of national agencies is not easy , but 22squared proves that it\u2019s culture is among the best .\nchris tuff , director of business development and partnerships at 22squared , said the algorithm very well might be the renaissance many have been looking for from the company .\nthis agency has been creating\nwork that talks\nfor 90 years . formerly westwayne , 22squared rebranded in 2007 and has become atlanta ' s largest agency , based on billings .\n\u201calok is a special individual and the perfect fit for 22squared\u2019s culture . he is a builder and maker with a can - do attitude , energy , innovation , and experience . \u201d\nnational independent agency 22squared has created two new director positions to lead expertise and promote growth in the tech and production arenas . filling those roles are kris mcdermott and jim . . .\nonce upon a time in 2009 , an agency named 22squared was awarded a silver north american effie award in the financial services category for its futureself campaign for lincoln financial group . . .\nsaya oversees the brand strategy department at 22squared . her career began in her hometown , chicago , working with brands like h . j . heinz , hilton , conagra and lasikplus , and she provided marketing counsel for arts and healthcare organizations . today , she provides strategic guidance for all 22squared clients , helping to ground creative solutions in consumer insights , cultural relevance and performance - driving brand opportunities .\n22squared , a national independent agency , has named brandon murphy to serve as its president while elevating richard ward to the new role of chairman and ceo . murphy is currently chief client . . .\n\u201cthe 22squared family remembers their dear friend and colleague , brittney fox watts , with a replica of her bike , \u201d said grindell , \u201cwhich represents her love for adventure and free - spirit nature . \u201d\ncreating a high - tech bicycle might not seem like the most obvious way to promote the safety features on a new car\u2014but that\u2019s just what a toyota affiliate and agency 22squared did to help peddle the new camry .\n22squared , fitzgerald & co . jwt atlanta , and moxie make up the coalition , which promotes inclusion both as a better business practice and a way to help atlanta stand apart as a destination for advertising talent .\nbackground : born on a marine corps base in southern california . i spent most of my life in california and oregon . we moved to atlanta nine years ago so that i could take on the challenge of building 22squared .\n22squared announced today it is elevating current president & ceo richard ward to chairman & ceo , and current chief client officer brandon murphy to president . in 2007 , ward and murphy got together and relaunched the agency , with the name 22squared . since then murphy has focused on developing media , analytics , and account management practices for the agency , and now plans to turn his attention to elevating the creative product and better - integrating technology into creative solutions .\nthroughout 22squared\u2019s 90 - year history , the full - service agency whose roster includes baskin - robbins , publix and southeast toyota has always remained independent . although the shop is headquartered in atlanta , it has a commanding [ \u2026 ]\nhurricanes have left quite the wake of destruction this season in the caribbean and the gulf of mexico . the staff of 22squared took a hands - on approach to help raise hope , awareness , and money after hurricane irma ripped through the state .\n22squared is one of the largest independent advertising agencies in the u . s . , offering strategic marketing and creative services for a wide range of industries . we build brand advocates , and ultimately , stronger and more profitable brands in the process .\n22squared is a fully - integrated , 100 % employee - owned advertising agency with fierce beliefs and a unifying culture . with nearly 350 employees across two offices , our clients describe us as\nhappily feisty\nbecause we work tirelessly to make them successful .\nannette recently joined 22squared after heading up global business at leo burnett , where she oversaw the # likeagirl campaign , as well other world - class campaigns for brands like captain morgan rum , energizer , nexxus , and a variety of p & g packaged goods .\n22squared hosted mobilize , its annual advertising competition , in which it reaches out to the local community and galvanizing creative talent to lend a hand to a local non - profit . student teams competed for an opportunity to produce an advertising campaign for this year\u2019s non - profit , eckerd kids .\nadweek has a crush on our chris tuff . they keep calling him , he keeps answering , and we like it . in their third 22squared story published this week , chris weighs in on the way marketers are being forced to interact manually with new mobile apps like vine and instagram .\nthe top 10 competitors in 22squared ' s competitive set are bkv , bbdo , vitro , j . walter thompson , phase 3 marketing & communications , marcus thomas , paul wilmot communications , globally , mrm / / mccann and frederick swanston . together they have raised over 0 between their estimated 27 . 9k employees .\nmore than 2 , 500 companies were asked to participate in the employee survey , and 22squared was awarded # 28 out of the top 150 mid - size companies in atlanta . the one common theme across the winning companies was that they earned the loyalty and affection of their employees by investing in their well - being .\nunder new executive leadership , gnc is replacing carmichael lynch as the agency of record on its company ' s $ 30 million account . taking over for the minneapolis shop is creative lead consigliere in brooklyn , n . y . ; the media planning and buying shop crossmedia , new york ; and digital agency 22squared in atlanta .\nyou want to work in a growing production company inside of 22squared . you are highly collaborative and passionate about the work . you value progression , evolution and are not afraid to fail . you\u2019re eager to grow and you love change . most importantly , you are an all - around awesome person who lives to nurture great ideas .\nwith the recent defection of several key executives , twitter needs a renaissance . \u201cuntil some more drastic changes take place with the product , twitter will continue to lose ad dollars from brands as they focus on facebook , google and even pinterest and snapchat , \u201d said chris tuff , director of business development and partnerships at 22squared , in adweek . \u201cit\u2019s time for twitter\u2019s renaissance\u2014i just hope they can find it in time . \u201d\ni was lucky enough to visit the 22squared office in atl and it was amazing . the way they reused the old gym floor wood was so inspiring and you could just feel the warmth coming through the floors . one of my favorite wood designs in an office space is from havwoods ( urltoken ) i\u2019m sad they didn\u2019t make the list . the use of wood on the walls with the bold red is really a great piece of work .\nthe other seven finalists this year were jwt\u2019s\nmagic vision\naugmented reality app for band - aid ; caa marketing\u2019s \u201ccultivate a better world\u201d for chipotle ; ogilvyone\u2019s credit card application push for intercontinental hotels ; digitas and crispin porter + bogusky\u2019s \u201csmall business saturday\u201d for american express open ; bbdo\u2019s \u201cthe great paper airplane project\u201d for the pima air & space museum ; 22squared\u2019s \u201cmillion dollar gift of happiness\u201d for the costa rica tourism board ; and draftfcb\u2019s \u201cstories to inspire change\u201d for pflag canada .\nbest business decision : taking the internet plunge in 1995 by joining infoseek , one of the 5 original search companies . maybe it was turning 40 , maybe it was missing entrepreneurial creativity , but trading the life of a managing director of a top 5 ad agency for a crazy internet start - up was the best decision i ever made . we launched infoseek and took it public , which led me to aol , which led me to ebay , which ultimately led me to 22squared .\nurltoken 22squared is an\nindependent , truly integrated advertising agency focused on building brand experiences that are human , inventive , and inspirational\nthat has done some amazing , pioneering work in programmatic marketing using dataxu ' s software suite . this short video looks at the agency and their use of data and real - time optimization to drive great results for their client , southeast toyota . connect with dataxu : twitter | @ dataxu facebook | urltoken linkedin | urltoken e - mail | marketing @ urltoken\nmost influential book : stephen e . ambrose , band of brothers \u2013 one of the most iconic war - time stories of courage and leadership ever written . i was able to visit normandy last year and saw the memorial to dick winters , who led easy company , at sainte - marie - du - mont . his philosophy was to always lead from the front . one of the tenets of leadership i try to instill in the folks at 22squared is the idea that leaders always go first .\n22pictures , 22squared\u2019s content production group , is looking for a production manager with 10 + years experience as line producer , production supervisor / manager on the production / post production side of video production with an extensive rolodex of production partners and crew , resources and recommends . extensive experience in social content production is a key . along with managing the day - to - day needs of 22pictures our production manager will set vision and guidelines as we grow our primary skill set to be a world - class production house .\ncosta rica is pulling out all the sloths to boost tourism . the central american nation hired 22squared for its north american advertising , and the agency put together a digital campaign that features a music video with animals singing\nthe lion sleeps tonight .\nthe internet seems to love sloths , so it ' s the headliner of the video now on youtube , which also features a lip - syncing macaw and turtle . the mill was the team behind the computer effects in the video like the animated singing mouths of the animals .\nmacquarie group\u2019s one shelley st . location in sydney , australia , features various work \u201cpods . \u201d ( shannon mcgrath / clive wilkinson architects )\nmacquarie group\u2019s one shelley st . location in sydney , australia , features various work \u201cpods . \u201d\nthe more we understand about how creativity works - psychologically , socially , neurologically - the better we understand the optimal conditions for letting our brains get busy . and that includes our offices . all around the world , companies are looking to boost innovative thinking by embracing a radical idea : maybe you can change how people work by changing where they work . here , in no particular order , are ten of the most interesting new workspaces .\nget digital access or the printed edition delivered to your door . subscribe to the new york times\nglobe unlimited digital edition and globe2go e - paper group discounts available . learn more\nall rights reserved . republication or redistribution of thomson reuters content , including by framing or similar means , is prohibited without the prior written consent of thomson reuters . thomson reuters is not liable for any errors or delays in thomson reuters content , or for any actions taken in reliance on such content . \u2018thomson reuters\u2019 and the thomson reuters logo are trademarks of thomson reuters and its affiliated companies .\ninstead , the top prize at the 45th annual effie awards on wednesday night went to 72andsunny for its \u201cthe vet and the n00b\u201d campaign for call of duty : modern warfare 3 , an activision blizzard game . the effort , which also involved roster shops omd , sapientnitro and edelman , featured explosive , high - adrenaline ads starring sam worthington and jonah hill .\nin 2011 , w + k collected top honors for its \u201cthe man your man can smell like\u201d work for procter & gamble\u2019s old spice . and last year , the shop emerged victorious with its \u201cimported from detroit\u201d campaign for chrysler . this year , w + k had another finalist\u2014the warm - hearted \u201cthank you , mom\u201d campaign for procter & gamble\u2019s sponsorship of the olympics\u2014but the grand effie jury embraced the action - adventure approach of 72andsunny instead . within 16 days of its launch , call of duty realized an estimated $ 1 billion in sales , making it one of the biggest entertainment releases ever .\n\u201cthe big idea was brilliantly executed across the paid , owned and earned media landscape , \u201d said mark baynes , chairman of the grand effie jury and global cmo of kellogg . \u201cthe jury ultimately felt that call of duty best captured the principles of marketing cause and effect . \u201d\nother grand effie jurors included r / ga\u2019s richard ting , omd\u2019s jonathan haber , ogilvy & mather\u2019s colin mitchell and sony\u2019s susan jurevics . the winner was revealed at the end of a dinner ceremony at cipriani 42nd in new york .\neach year , the show awards gold , silver and bronze prizes in dozens of categories . a full list of this year\u2019s winners can be found here .\nbased on a points system , the effie awards also identified the \u201cmost effective\u201d advertiser , brand , agency , agency office , independent agency and holding company . the winners in those respective categories were p & g ( for the third straight year ) , mizuno , ogilvy & mather , ogilvy new york , w + k and omnicom group .\nthe atlanta journal - constitution has recognized 182 companies and organizations in atlanta as top workplaces for 2018 . these companies have been recognized based solely on surveys about the workplace completed by their employees .\ni am . . . an employee a customer hr / leadership someone else i am . . .\nif i knew then what i knew now . . . i ' d step up my golf game\nfor father ' s day , we got you these ads . ( it beats a necktie )\nregister to become a member today . you ' ll get the essential information you need to do your job better , including\nwe are glad you are enjoying advertising age . to get uninterrupted access and additional benefits , become a member today .\nin its renovation last year , the agency used 20 , 000 feet of reclaimed wood from a civil war munitions factory and installed noise - dampening materials to deter people from using headphones , which\ndampens collaboration ,\nsaid ceo richard ward . staffers enjoy a weekly themed - drink cart , floating summer holidays and a culture like that of a family .\nwe always have each other ' s back , and we truly believe we are better together ,\nwrote one employee .\nsvg public\n- / / w3c / / dtd svg 1 . 1 / / en\nurltoken\non average , women are still paid just 80 % of what men are paid . so on equal pay day , we launched an innovative creative partnership aimed at helping close that gap .\nhurricane irma left a trail of destruction in its path . so we took the pieces and used them to give back to the community .\nhiring managers only spend 7 seconds looking at a resume . so we created video resumes for candidates to showcase their unique skills in that short amount of time .\nthere are a lot of reasons to join us here at 22 . maybe it ' s our insane passion for the work . or maybe it ' s our independence - the fact that we ' re not controlled by some stuffy committee locked up in a boardroom . or maybe it ' s that we ' ve been named the # 17 best ad agency to work for in the country . whatever the reason , we ' re constantly seeking smart people , with different backgrounds and unique interests , who are just as dedicated to making brands better by the minute .\nwe use our collective creativity to make a positive impact on business , on culture and on the well - being of others . while advertising is our craft , our effect is much , much bigger . we\u2019ve changed the way people view grocery shopping , how people buy cars , how people plan vacations , how people gather around sports , and the way people think about money . . . the list is long . our culture is based on the fundamental belief that we are stronger as a whole and that together , we can give rise to change .\nin addition to these in - house services , we are part of thenetworkone , a global network of 800 independent agencies across 106 countries , which gives our clients access to best - in - class international support as needed .\nas a 100 % employee - owned company , we are accountable only to our clients and ourselves . this enables us to maintain a strong agency culture built on seven key pillars :\npinterest chose to feature the home depot ' s built - in pins campaign for their creative spotlight to showcase at this year ' s cannes creative celebration .\nour newest campaign for baskin - robbins revels in the meme culture by embracing not just a popular piece of lingo , but also bright and gif - friendly imagery that , regardless of your feelings on them , are certain to get your attention .\nthese t - shirts say women are paid as much as men . wait , what ?\nto highlight the gender pay gap , we partnered with the national organization for women ( now ) to devise a thought - provoking stunt .\nwomen are rising up as ccos and changing how they appear in ads . and one of those powerful female creatives is our very own creative director , nathalia resende .\nthe drum ' s indie influence is a series that spotlights the work , perspectives and inspirations behind independent agencies across the country , including our one week / one month initiative .\nwe turned instagram stories into a tap - through sing - along , with our employees singing bits of popular christmas carols\u2014and the user having to tap at just the right time to hear the songs as they were intended .\n\u201c7 second resumes , \u201d highlights the dedication , drive , and resiliency of job applicants who may not have the typical educational background .\nkris mcdermott and jim issa have the perfect blend of creative ethos and entrepreneurial spirit to truly effect change .\nmatt silliman , svp , director of integrated production , shares how atlanta ' s bikeshare program is helping to influence the city ' s infrastructure .\nthe drum ' s 50 under 30 are women who have pushed the creative envelope in their respective fields . whether by helping create a game - changing campaign or utilize technology in a way that\u2019s never been done before . these women represent what the present and future of creativity look like .\nfor most in the ad and marketing industry , attending the cannes lions international festival of creativity is on the career bucket list . our svp , director of business development , christy cross , shares five steps to help you make it a successful trip !\n\u201cflorida man\u201d has become synonymous with a certain type of crazy that seems to be highly concentered in the sunshine state thanks to myriad headlines utilizing the phrase . we decided to combat the \u201cflorida man\u201d stereotype while using clickbait featuring the phrase for a good cause and launched \u201cthe florida man project\u201d for big brothers big sisters of tampa bay .\nour president & ceo , richard ward , sharing his nativeadvice on what motivates him and his experience in the industry .\nit pays dividends for our agency to have a writer who has no problem finding inspiration , especially one who knows how to inspire in and out of the workplace .\nfor international women\u2019s day , we celebrated by hosting a week of events to show support , acknowledgement and celebration of our female peers and coworkers under the theme # beboldforchange .\nreader , as much as i know you ' re craving the musings of yet another agency creative director on the topic , i\u2019ve decided to stand on principle and not preview this year\u2019s super bowl ads . and here ' s why .\nit truly took a village to make our tampa office feel like a home away from home . it was crucial that this was a tampa - led , tampa - inspired space .\nin our years working with the costa rica tourism board , we\u2019ve tried a lot of non - traditional approaches , from using a sloth as a spokesperson to window washers to embracing new digital and social platforms as early as possible . following are a few things we\u2019ve learned that can help any modern travel brand win .\ndan is responsible for developing and implementing digital initiatives and experiences for all clients . working with leaders across the agency , he ' ll provide counsel and support to various digital initiatives to help drive business sales along with the consumers ' constantly shifting digital demands .\nwith the rise of ad blockers and other ways for consumers to avoid messages from advertisers , the pressure is on brands to figure out how to be \u201cwelcomed\u201d into the feeds and lives of consumers .\ngood content is the only way for brands to connect with the right people at the right time . but content marketing is not easy . and it ' s not luck . this presentation shares strategies for creating compelling content .\nin order to reposition the newly designed toyota corolla to the millennial audience , we had to build a media plan that was as \u201cunexpected\u201d as the creative message . the result ? a tumblr - based digital campaign , featuring youtube influencer content , custom photography , gifs and videos , and an oculus rift - powered virtual experience .\nwalmart and amazon have entered agency territory . where does this leave media buyers ? and agencies ? adexchanger ' s kelly liyakasa came to our krista lang for answers .\nwhen adweek ' s garett sloane wanted to know more about the nfl ' s partnership with twitter amplify , he came to our chris tuff . turns out big plays are being made on and off the field .\nfrom their new brand campaign to their new store designs and new website , aaron ' s has been busy . mediapost ' s karl greenberg took notice and wrote about all the brand is doing to connect consumers to local stores .\necommerce brands like gilt and birchbox are ramping up paid tv advertising and integrating the content into their digital and social campaigns . why ? to answer that question , adexchanger ' s kelly liyakasa came to our krista lang .\nwearable tech is everywhere . but are we , as marketers , doing all we can to utilize the data available from these connected devices ? our david reeves tells urltoken how brands can and should be using it to create more meaningful relationships with their customers .\nit ' s true : as much as we all want to be don draper , the world of advertising has advanced far beyond his era of tv and print . clients expect fully integrated , data - driven campaigns that deliver big roi and real - time results . so how do we , as marketers , do that ? anametrix ceo pelin thorogood asked our chris tuff for clickz .\nwith aaron ' s new brand campaign , we utilized humor to illustrate aaron ' s point of difference . we introduced a trio of characters in tv spots and a new tagline to show consumers that with aaron ' s , they too can own the life they want and deserve . the initial consumer response has been overwhelmingly positive , especially among nascar fans , and the campaign even got the attention of adweek ' s tim nudd .\nbuffalo wild wings is already the official hangout of ncaa sports . now , thanks to our popular\nunseen force\ncampaign and the record number of overtimes in this year ' s ncaa tournament , the brand is on march madness fire ! and business insider is taking notice .\nadexchanger wanted to talk to an industry veteran about dunnhumby ' s rumored acquisition of sociomantic labs for a story on shopper data , loyalty programs and the on - and offline implications for retail and cpg brands . so , naturally , they came to our krista lang .\nwe pitched a wearable technology panel for sxsw interactive 2014 , became part of a new age fashion show when fellow panelist alison lewis debuted a new product during the session , and incited a lively discussion about social , brand and legal implications .\nwhat\u2019s that , you want to visit costa rica ? but you have no idea where to start ? we\u2019ve got you covered with the gocostarica ipad app , and newswatch tv will show you everything you need to know about it \u2013 including how to create and share your own pre - cation video . ( ocean breeze and sand sold separately . )\nchannels , formats , platforms\u2026 modern marketing is a massive web of brand touchpoints , which is why some companies are utilizing cross - platform attribution solutions . but what\u2019s the best approach ? how do you tie in mobile and offline for retail ? and what are the barriers preventing mass adoption ? emarketer came to our krista lang to answer these questions and more for their report .\nwe ' ve all heard the term big data . but what is it , really ? and where ' s the greatest value in it for marketers and brands ? to answer this question , the atlanta business chronicle came to our richard ward .\nwhen it comes to highly shareable , user - generated content , tumblr is in the top tier . and with its acquisition by yahoo ! , it now has the potential to compete with other top platforms like facebook and twitter in the paid game . adweek asked our chris tuff what this means for marketers and brands , and how we see it benefitting our clients .\nfor southeast toyota\u2019s 2014 corolla campaign , we wanted consumers to unexpect everything about the newly redesigned vehicle . so we launched a fully integrated digital campaign that targeted millennials and spanned multiple digital and social platforms . mediapost ' s karl greenberg asked our laura bosek and southeast toyota client julie tullis to talk him through the strategy behind the new campaign .\nactually , thanks to the brilliant minds who won our mobilize - developing community hackathon and the equally talented designers and developers in our offices , there are new apps for that . and mediapost wants you to know about them . ( and , you know , download them . )\naccording to adweek , when it comes to advertising , we own georgia . in their map of the top 50 ad agencies in the united states , shops were ranked by a combination of head count , notable clients , legacy and reputation . we ' d argue it has a lot to do with great creative work and a culture of innovation , too .\nour matthew drake recently participated in the [ techcrunch disrupt sf 2013 urltoken we asked him what he learned , but we don ' t know the secret handshake , so he won ' t tell us . thankfully , psfk interviewed him and posted this story .\nwe don ' t just make news ( - worthy work ) . sometimes , we break news . in this case , our chris gleason helped techcrunch ' s ingrid lunden and the atlanta business chronicle ' s urvaksh karkaria break the story about adobe ' s acquisition of search discovery ' s satellite .\nif the national addy awards and the north american effie awards are any indication , atlanta is on an advertising winning streak . the atlanta business chronicle is taking note , and they ' re talking to our richard ward about how we ' re doing it .\nsnapchats of burritos are in and five - year plans are out . just ask taco bell . so how can new and existing platforms best feed your brand that beefy , crunchy success ? for words of social wisdom , imedia again summoned our yuna park .\nat its annual worldwide developers conference ( wwdc ) this week , apple announced the arrival of itunes radio . so , naturally , ad age\u2019s john mcdermott chose our resident ios addict david reeves for the man - on - the - san - francisco - street skinny on apple\u2019s entrance into the realm of digital music streaming , their freemium model for consumers and their appeal to marketers through iad .\nsnapchat , path , twitter , instagram , vine\u2026with the social media forest growing at such a rapid pace , how will facebook compete ? imedia asked our chris tuff for the answer .\nso many apps , so little time . so , how do you know what ' s out there and what ' s worth downloading ? to answer that question , imedia tapped our yuna park . and part of the answer ? playtime . that ' s the kind of advice we like .\nafter techcrunch broke the news that confirmed facebook ' s acquisition of crowdsourced traffic and navigation mobile app waze , adweek ' s tim peterson came straight to our chris tuff for the skinny on how this partnership will impact brands and marketers .\nit ' s no secret , we ' re costa rica ' s # 1 fan . but when we saw director patrick pierson ' s\nget living\nvideo , we realized we might have some competition . so we enlisted him to help us , and mediabistro covered the resulting\nanthem .\nin advance of his presentation next month at their annual womm - u conference , womma interviewed our chris tuff for their all things womm blog . using client southeast toyota as an example , he ' ll drop knowledge bombs on how they were able to launch a scalable local solution that delivered true roi .\nwhere do great ideas come from ? is there a big idea tree , or maybe an inspiration station we can visit ? that ' s what the wall street journal ' s sue shellenbarger asked our john stapleton .\nafter the wall street journal broke the news that facebook was incorporating the hashtag into their platform , adweek came knocking to see what our chris tuff had to say about its implications for marketers and brands .\nwe can ' t wait to show you more work from this client . coming soon .\n1170 peachtree st ne ( 2 , 120 . 95 mi ) atlanta , georgia 30309\ns who work hard for their clients to provide the best ! pleasure of working with the tampa publix team for 15 years . . . . p\nthe ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience , but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy .\n- honoring dr . martin luther king jr . # mlkday\nit looks like you may be having problems playing this video . if so , please try restarting your browser .\nwe ' ve detected that javascript is disabled in your browser . would you like to proceed to legacy twitter ?\nso excited to be part of the first # adtechlive event in atlanta ! if you\u2019re not here , you\u2019re missing out . . .\npartnered with the national organization for women ( now ) to bring awareness and close the gender wage gap , with \u2018equalitees . we would like one in every color and wear a medium for reference .\npsa campaign has won in the pro bono partnership award category . learn more here :\nif it ' s good enough for second graders , it ' s good enough for us .\npasta bar got the office feeling pretty sluggish . pasta la vista , productivity . # nationalpastaday urltoken\nbe a pain killer , not a vitamin . solve problems and apply right away . @ supernovasouth\ntwitter may be over capacity or experiencing a momentary hiccup . try again or visit twitter status for more information .\nyou can add location information to your tweets , such as your city or precise location , from the web and via third - 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", "topic": 30}], "title": "winning moves", "paragraphs": ["this is a very cool commercial for the rubik ' s cube by winning moves .\nthe true story of how pass the pigs was . . . - winning moves games usa | facebook\nfounded in 2012 by managing director reid herbert , winning moves australia has grown into a 10 - strong team . winning moves australia is a branch of the global winning moves which was founded in 1997 and has its international headquarters \u201cthe hub\u201d in paddington , london . other than australia , winning moves has offices in france , germany , spain , poland , russia , turkey and our games are sold around the world .\nfounded in 2012 by managing director reid herbert , winning moves australia has now grown into a 10 - strong team . winning moves australia is a branch of the global winning moves which was founded in 1997 and has its international head quarters \u201cthe hub\u201d in paddington , london . other than australia , winning moves has offices in france , germany , spain , poland , russia , turkey and our games are sold around the world .\nwinning moves is launching its blackpool monopoly edition next week , but keeping the properties under wraps for now .\nwinning moves has been recognisied inside the scottish parliament for its latest monopoly creation inspired by the city of stirling .\nwinning moves - deutschland produces all the transamerica games , some in german , some in english with the rg logo .\nwinning moves games usa is a maker of classic card games and board games , mechanical puzzles , and adult party games .\nwinning moves australia manufactures and distributes customised and licensed editions of hasbro ' s classic board games as well as the card game top trumps .\nwinning moves games , inc . | 75 sylvan street , suite c - 104 , danvers , ma 01923 | ( 800 ) 664 - 7788\nthe rubik ' s\u00ae cube by winning moves games usa is the best - selling mechanical puzzle of all - time . enjoy this fun video !\nthe rubik ' s\u00ae cube by winning moves games usa is the best - selling mechanical puzzle of all - time . enjoy this fun video ! show less\nthe city based in surrey has been converted into the board game , which has proved to be the fastest selling version for games company , winning moves .\nmr . orbanes ought to know . he left hasbro games group several years ago to form winning moves , a company that was supposed to specialize in selling traditional board games .\nas part of an extensive roster of new licensing partnerships for the glam rockers , winning moves international is preparing to debut the new title on the world stage in the coming months .\n\u201cformer prime minister david cameron once remarked that a milton keynes game we produced maybe should have been rounded rather than square , \u201d said emma lodwick , custom games executive at winning moves .\nwinning moves manufacture and distribute licensed , custom and regional editions of the world\u2019s hottest games , including : monopoly , cluedo , trivial pursuit , top trumps , guess who , connect four , risk and operation .\nwinning moves is the home of bespoke products perfect for merchandising and marketing your brand . utilising our range of games , including monopoly , top trumps , cluedo , trivial pursuit and many more global , family favourites .\ncanasta caliente\u00ae has been a best - seller from winning moves for many years . we have re - introduced the standard version with updated graphics and at a cheaper price point . this video shows the comp . . .\nplay the world ' s greatest game instantly ! an innovative deck of action cards depicts a chess piece and how it moves . once you become comfortable with the moves and powers of each piece , flip the tw . . .\nto put it simply , we love what we do here at winning moves and we strive to deliver only the best quality games . we also offer great customer service and run regular promotions that encourages members of the public to get involved .\nfox 45 baltimore 11 . 16 . 15 hot retro toys & games for the holiday season . three great winning moves games are featured in this segment : classic guess who , hi - ho cherry - o , and candy land classic !\nit ' s doubtful the cube could have reached its iconic status without an element of intellectual appeal , said phil e . orbanes , president of the danvers - based toy company winning moves games , which sells the official rubik ' s cube .\n' ' the market has changed dramatically over the past 10 to 15 years , ' ' said philip orbanes sr . , president of winning moves , a game company based in danvers , mass . ' ' new games of that ilk have been continual failures . ' '\nwinning moves hopes to capitalize on the renaissance of the original rubik ' s cube in the next several months by rereleasing a version of the supersize ` ` rubik ' s revenge , ' ' a 4 - by - 4 cube with 16 squares per side , said orbanes .\na huge part of winning moves is our custom games . we create custom and promotional editions of these iconic titles , such as , the streets of barangaroo , unsw , hilton hotels , vodafone , peugeot and many more ! interested in getting some custom games made ? click here .\na huge part of winning moves is our custom games . we create custom and promotional editions of these iconic titles , such as , the streets of barangaroo , unsw , hilton hotels , vodafone , peugeot and many more ! interested in getting some custom games made ? click here .\nafter returning from an extended working holiday in the united kingdom , dale is our latest addition to the custom games team . dale\u2019s background in business development has helped him forge close working relationships with a variety of staff and organisations within the sports business world . he adds a calm , yet relentless working attitude to the winning moves office .\nwinning moves is the home of bespoke products perfect for merchandising and marketing your brand . utilising our range of game , including monopoly , top trumps , cluedo , trivial pursuit and many more global , family favourites , we can create a fully customised game for you to match your specifications , be it for retail , promotional or corporate use .\nadam hunt has over 10 years ' experience in the media industry , composing news digests for uk government departments and as a writer for sydney\u2019s the city hub newspaper , interviewing notable figures such as julian assange and anthony lister . adam joined winning moves four years ago , setting up the product development department , and today oversees the development of all our products .\nlet\u2019s celebrate ! who\u2019s ready for tonight ? \ud83c\udff4\udb40\udc67\udb40\udc62\udb40\udc65\udb40\udc6e\udb40\udc67\udb40\udc7f\ud83c\udde8\ud83c\uddf4 . . swipe left and follow 3 simple steps to be in with a chance of winning the big top trump it world cup giveaway ! @ officialtoptrumps\nit ' s been a long , strange journey for the cube , invented back in 1974 by hungarian professor erno rubik . after a worldwide selling blitz , which included dozens of knockoff versions , the puzzle fell out of fashion and distribution in the late 1980s . by the early ' 90s , however , the cube had emerged from toy purgatory and was getting distributed by various companies before winning moves picked up the rights to it in 2000 .\ngrowing up in the toy industry , reid has a passion for toys and enriching the lives of children & adults through interactive game play ! his father worked for \u2018milton bradley\u2019 during the 80\u2019s ( which hasbro later acquired ) and this is where reid had has first taste of toys and big business , in fact his first part - time job at age 10 was sweeping the warehouse floor during school holidays and learning all facets of the supply chain process . once completing his hsc in 2000 and completing a course in business management at tafe , reid joined his father\u2019s company ugames in 2002 and steadily rose to the role of national accounts manager . during a 2012 visit to hong kong toy fair , he met winning moves uk ceo , tom liddell and after a lengthy 4 hour chat the deal was done to make winning moves australia a reality and the rest so they say is \u2018history\u2019 .\nchris graduated from the university of new south wales with a bachelor of design studies majoring in applied object , graphic and media . as a designer , chris has experience working in branding , packaging , web and digital design . in 2017 , chris joined winning moves as a product developer . with his passion for games and design , chris plays a key role in the development of custom games as well as providing a full range of graphic materials for the company .\nnatalie is our national accounts manager in the commercial team and has over 14 years\u2019 experience in the toy industry . while completing her bachelor degree in business admin . ( international business ) , she started her career as a store associate at toys r us . she held several roles at toys r us including buyer assistant , category planner , buyer for girls toys , impulse toys , seasonal & party goods as well as ecommerce merchant . she then went on to be category buyer on groupon before moving to the sales team at winning moves australia as national accounts manager .\nwinning moves united states ( wmusa ) was founded in 1995 by phil e . orbanes , mike meyers , tom kremer , and alex randolph . wmusa is a leading maker of board games , card games , and puzzles . since wmusa ' s first year of operation in 1995 , the company has forged a close relationship with one of the world ' s largest game companies , hasbro , inc . , owner of parker brothers and milton bradley . wmusa also has a great relationship with seven towns , ltd . ( the owners of the rubik ' s brand ) . as a result , many long - lived parker brothers and milton bradley games & rubik ' s puzzles are now marketed by wmusa !\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 transitional / / en\nandy camann never intended to become a cultural anthropologist . two years ago , he was just a bored adolescent rooting around in the basement of his family ' s newton home when he unearthed an old rubik ' s cube .\ncollege , pre - mom life , a time when a cube sat on every stylish 20 - something ' s coffee table and was tossed around at every party . sometime around 1984 , rhonda camann ' s used cube got tossed in a box and stowed away .\nbut the six - sided , three - dimensional puzzle fascinated andy . he started twisting and turning that day and hasn ' t stopped since , except to swap out the antique ' 80s cube for a sturdier imported model . today , at age 15 , andy is the second - fastest ` ` speed ' ' cuber under age 18 in the world , and he holds an esteemed spot in the elite category of ` ` sub - 20 ' ' cubers who can solve a thoroughly scrambled cube with a possible 43 quintillion possible color combinations in fewer than 20 seconds .\nhe hadn ' t even been born when the cube ' s popularity peaked in 1981 , selling 250 million units worldwide , with a force akin to phenomena such as the yo - yo , the hula hoop , pac - man , pokemon , and the harry potter books . the newton south high freshman shrugs when confronted with the historic significance of his hobby . ` ` it ' s just something i think is fun , ' ' he said .\npionships in toronto . knights was barely out of diapers when cube mania swept the united states , and he didn ' t even pick up a cube until 1999 , mostly because of a friendly challenge by his roommate at middlebury college in vermont .\n` ` people getting into it now were too young or not even born the first time around , ' ' he said from san francisco , where he works as a tech support engineer . ` ` back in the ' 80s , most people thought anyone who learned to do it was some sort of math geek with their pants pulled up to their belly button . ' '\nthe big difference is that today ' s young people actually want to show off their intelligence , not hide it . this is a generation of ` ` matrix ' ' - style computer hackers , not beer - swilling ` ` risky business ' ' partyers .\n` ` being smart is cooler now , ' ' said knights . ` ` the cube is an underground way to be smart . it ' s dorky , but it ' s cool to be dorky . ' '\nand , increasingly , it ' s becoming cool to own a cube again . sales have been on the rise for years . in 2002 , 500 , 000 cubes were sold , up from 350 , 000 in 2001 , and the cube ' s us sellers say they expect sales to top 700 , 000 this year .\nthe early 1980s , a time overshadowed by political tension with the former soviet union , created a perfect atmosphere for an individualistic toy like the cube , he said . ` ` the nice thing about the puzzle is that it could be solved when so many other things could not be so easily or quickly accomplished . when your daily life is not so certain , it ' s nice to come home and get a feeling of accomplishment by solving it . ' '\nthe cube plays into the hands of people seeking a pastime or hobby offering a ritualistic sense of ` ` flow , ' ' said emily kearns , an emerson college sociologist who studies rituals and play .\nlike crossword puzzles , video games , or even solitary sports such as biking or rock - climbing , the cube puts users in a trancelike meditative state in which worries fall away , she said .\n` ` we can free ourselves and find inner joy and a sense of possibility , ' ' kearns said . ` ` there ' s the feeling , it ' s just me and the game . ' '\nof course , not everyone finds serenity with the cube . some easily frustrated people might get the urge to hurl it against a wall . but those people can reenter society simply by putting down the cube , kearns said .\nthe man who helped invent the 1999 smash toy hit furby says the most important factor in understanding the cube ' s enduring appeal is nostalgia . richard levy , also the author of ` ` the toy and game inventor ' s handbook , ' ' said rubik ' s cube has gone from mass - market craze to marginalized cult toy and has reemerged in the 21st century as a classic plaything .\nconsumers are embracing the ` ` brand equity ' ' of classic board games such as monopoly , clue , and life , as well as the card game uno . many of today ' s toy buyers grew up in the ' 70s and ' 80s and are now 30 - and 40 - somethings buying toys for their own kids .\n` ` when mom and dad go into a toy store , they think , ` i had one of [ those ] . ' the toy ' s story is told immediately , ' ' said levy .\ntoys such as my little pony and the care bears are back , as are the action heroes teenage mutant ninja turtles , levy said . the board game trivial pursuit , released a year after the cube hit it big in the united states , came out with a 20th - anniversary edition . that version was the best - selling game in 2002 , orbanes said .\n` ` the rubik ' s brand is popular in the hearts and minds of people , ' ' he said . ` ` of course , it ' s also a reminder to people that life may have a lot of frustration , but you can twist and turn your way out of it . ' '\nurltoken no longer supports internet explorer 9 or earlier . please upgrade your browser .\nin the last year , dozens of patents have been issued to hopeful inventors who dream that their new version of the old - fashioned board game will one day become the next monopoly .\n' ' but consumers nowadays just don ' t have the patience , ' ' he said . ' ' it was too formidable an environment . ' ' mr . orbanes ' s company is branching out into other products .\nmilton bradley and parker brothers , both divisions of hasbro , still produce best - selling board games , according to mr . orbanes , who is the author of ' ' the monopoly companion ' ' ( adams media ) . but they stick to such classics as monopoly or pictionary - - games that people already know how to play .\nmr . orbanes offers a grim forecast for board game inventors . but the example of richard c . levy , a successful toy and games inventor in bethesda , md . , suggests a silver lining .\nmr . levy recently received a patent , no . d406 , 614 , to protect the design of the board for his game based on the best - selling book ' ' men are from mars , women are from venus ' ' ( harpercollins ) . mr . levy created the game for cardinal industries . it is based on the best - selling book by john gray , and the game - - which has the same title as the book - - has begun to show up on toy store shelves .\nthese days , mr . levy says , it ' s all about ' ' branding ' ' - - linking up your game with a well - known book or product . he has created board games based on ' ' chicken soup for the soul ' ' ( health communications ) as well as uncle milton ' s ant farm .\nwhat other advice does mr . levy have ? first , don ' t spend a lot of money to patent something until you know you have a truly novel and marketable product . even then , unless the game has a singular electronic or mechanical aspect , often trademark and copyright are more important - - and cheaper to obtain .\nsecond , try to license it . ' ' self - publishing is absolute suicide , ' ' mr . levy said . ' ' more than 99 percent of the people i know who make the games themselves still have them in their basement . ' '\nmost big companies do not take submissions directly from independent inventors . the manhattan - based toy manufacturers of america ( www . toy - tma . org ) has a list of toy and games agents who , much like literary agents , take a cut of any future royalties as their fee . ( toy agents are not to be confused with invention submission companies , which are reviled by mr . levy as being ' ' carrion birds circling the skies for unsuspecting inventors . ' ' )\nfrom the new york times . you may opt - out at any time .\nyou agree to receive occasional updates and special offers for the new york times ' s products and services .\nronald o . weingartner , a former executive at hasbro games group and the co - author with mr . levy of ' ' from workshop to toy store ' ' ( simon & schuster ) , adds that board games need to give children a ' ' wow ' ' experience . ' ' that usually means some kind of electronic enhancement , ' ' he said .\nbut even mr . levy ' s games , while successful , are unlikely to have an enduring shelf life . according to jonathan becker , a toy agent in new york , hasbro introduced 24 games in 1996 . only two of those were still around in 1997 . and none of them were on the market in 1998 .\ncontrary to mr . levy ' s advice , the self - publishing route has worked for m . ardell olsen , an insurance salesman in ogden , utah , who recently received patent no . 5 , 820 , 125 for a bible game that he originally assembled in his basement with the help of his wife and children .\n' ' we went into a store looking for something to help our family remember and understand the teachings of the bible and we couldn ' t find anything , ' ' dana m . olsen , the inventor ' s wife , recalled .\nso mr . olsen decided to invent a game that has the object of entering the kindom of heaven by demonstrating biblical knowledge . he and his family read scriptures together to come up with questions . ' ' then we maxed out a couple of credit cards until we could get a bank loan , ' ' mrs . olsen said .\nnow more than 250 , 000 copies of biblequest - - which comes in old testament and new testament editions - - have been sold through religious stores and wal - mart stores outlets nationwide . mr . olsen recently licensed the games to specialties , a publisher of religious products that is also based in ogden .\nrichard recard , a retired management consultant in louisville , colo . , also plans to produce his recently patented science fiction board game himself and begin selling it over the internet this fall .\nmr . recard ' s game features hexagonal playing boards that represent different solar systems and that can be tessellated , or attached , together so that they represent a galaxy . players , who draw catastrophe and entropy cards , must navigate their spaceships through hazardous conditions . they receive points both for demonstrating their knowledge of astrophysics and for assisting other spacecraft .\nmr . recard , who also plans to develop a digital version of his game , received patent no . 5 , 906 , 372 last month .\npatents may be viewed on the web at urltoken or may be ordered through the mail , by patent number , for $ 3 from the patent and trademark office , washington , d . c . 20231 .\nwe\u2019re interested in your feedback on this page . tell us what you think .\naccessibility concerns ? email us at accessibility @ urltoken . we would love to hear from you .\nlearn more about gameplay and tactics for our range of games via our dedicated youtube channel .\nwe work with internationally recognised entertainment brands and have strategic licensor partners across the world including : hasbro , disney , warner bros , mattel , nickelodeon and many more .\nwe\u2019re a group of people passionate about creating great board games . we look to create interesting , fun and unique games for all ages .\nmonths are spent with our creative team perfecting the look and feel of our games .\nour in - 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{"id": 54777, "summary": [{"text": "kinney parking company was a new jersey parking lot company owned by manny kimmel , sigmund dornbusch , and mob figure abner zwillman .", "topic": 13}, {"text": "prior to its public listing in 1960 , it merged with a funeral home company , riverside memorial chapel , and then expanded into car-rentals , office cleaning firms , and construction companies . ", "topic": 19}], "title": "kinney parking company", "paragraphs": ["ross eventually partnered with a garage business called kinney . the new company was called kinney parking company .\nkinney merged with the national cleaning company in 1966 to form kinney national company , headed by ross .\nstill , though , the company was called kinney national company , not warner .\n1966 - merged kinney parking with national cleaning company ( for offices ) . renames \u201chis\u201d company kinney national services , inc . ross ran it all .\nkinney national services , inc . was formed in 1966 when the kinney parking company and the national cleaning company merged . the new company was headed by steve ross . [ 1 ]\nduring the 1960s , kinney parking company merged with an office cleaning company owned by a relative of ross\u2019 father - in - law , the national cleaning company .\nsave money and time by reserving a parking space near kinney system now . by booking with parking panda you can avoid the hassle of parking in downtown new york . park happy at kinney system with parking panda !\nit was formed in 1966 as kinney national company , when the kinney parking company and the national cleaning contractors , inc . were merged . the new company was headed by steve ross . [ 1 ]\nkinney national service inc . is a media company was formed in 1966 by the merger of kinney parking company and national cleaning company . produced movie studios including warner bros . pictures , television companies including warner bros . television . in 1972 , kinney national company spun off its assets and renamed to warner communications .\n1960 \u2013 steve ross merged his in - laws\u2019 funeral home company , riverside , with kinney parking company of ny ( one year after the suicide death of one of kinney\u2019s \u201cowners , \u201d mafia boss abner zwillman ) . ross then takes kinney parking public . never had to sell another casket .\nkinney national services , inc . ( later , kinney services , inc . ) was an american conglomerate company from 1966 to 1972 . its successors were national kinney corporation and warner communications .\nso in 1967 , dc was part of the kinney national company , not warner brothers .\ndue to a financial scandal involving price fixing in its parking operations , [ 1 ] kinney national spun off its non - entertainment assets in 1972 as the national kinney corporation , and renamed the remaining kinney national company as warner communications inc . .\nwait . . . zwillman died before the kinney parking company purchase national periodicals ( a . k . a , dc comics ) and warner bros . , that later became ( after expansing into other avenues ) kinney national company headed by ross !\n1961 \u2013 ross expanded kinney parking into car rentals ( funeral limos during the day ; theatre limos at night ) .\nparking reservations are not available for the filters you have selected above . you can adjust your filters to find available parking .\nfrom 1962 to 1966 he was vice chairman of kinney services , which included funeral homes and parking and car - rental businesses .\ngaines sold his company in the early 1960s to the kinney parking company , which would also acquire national periodicals ( aka dc comics ) and warner bros . by the end of that decade . gaines was named a kinney board member , and was largely permitted to run mad as he saw fit without corporate interference\nduring the same period , kinney continued to acquire cleaning companies and funeral homes , but the die was cast with the 1969 acquisition of warner - seven arts limited for $ 400 million in stock . in 1971 , the company sold its funeral operations , and spun off kinney ' s real estate and parking lots to a company called national kinney corp . , retaining a 50 % stake .\nthe central parking corporation agreed yesterday to buy the kinney system holding corporation for about $ 187 million in cash and stock , increasing central parking ' s presence in new york city and creating a more efficient base in boston , philadelphia and washington . central parking will also assume $ 18 . 6 million in kinney debt . the closely held kinney system , the largest operator of parking facilities in the new york area , is also one of the largest parking companies in the northeastern united states . central parking ' s stock rose $ 5 . 25 a share , to $ 60 . 75 , on the new york stock exchange . new york - based kinney system operates more than 400 parking facilities with about 171 , 500 spaces , of which about 76 , 600 are in new york city .\nhis involvement with kinney began as an outgrowth of the funeral business . in 1959 he was approached by someone seeking to rent him limosines for funerals . instead , he and a few associates formed abbey - rent - a - car , and in a stock deal in 1961 , became allied with kinney parking systems to offer his customers free parking at kinney lots .\nto find monthly parking , simply enter the address you want to find parking around and the date you want to start parking and click the \u201csearch\u201d button . when the results appear , click the blue link directly under the address bar labeled \u201clooking for monthly parking ? click here\u201d . this will display all available monthly parking in the area along with price and distance from desired location .\ngreat space in a light and bright building . great swimming pool with parking . this property features a sparkiling pool , off street parking and a tranquil courtyard view . the unit features laminate wood flooring , dishwasher , 2 parking spaces and large balcony . no pets\nin 1970 , kinney national bought jac holzman ' s elektra records and nonesuch records .\nso get this - - dc was bought out by a company whose specialty was parking lots - - and cleaning services . uh huh . i checked further . . .\nwith the headline : business people ; kinney ' s new president looks closely at metals .\na parking scandal ( the parking industry has not always been the most honest of industries ) forced kinney to separate its other industries from its burgeoning entertainment empire , so it split off all of its non - entertainment businesses and and continued under a new name , warner communications , inc .\ndue to a financial scandal over its parking operations , kinney national spun off its non - entertainment assets in 1971 ( as national kinney corporation ) and changed its own name to warner communications inc . with steve ross as the company ' s sole ceo , president and chairman . directors included charles a . agemian , the ceo of garden state national bank .\nmr . katz , who formerly owned katz parking system inc . in new york city , joined kinney in 1970 . he was a past president and chairman of the national parking association , a washington - based trade group , as well as board chairman of the metropolitan garage owners associations inc .\ndaniel p . katz , board chairman and chief executive officer of the kinney system inc . , a nationwide parking company , died of a gunshot wound wednesday . the police termed his death an apparent suicide . he was 48 years old and lived in great neck , l . i .\nalan n . cohen , former president and chief executive officer of the madison square garden corporation , has been elected president of the national kinney corporation , a diversified new york - based company .\nin 1967 , the company purchased national periodical publications ( better known as dc comics ) .\nwith parking facilities in hundreds of cities nationwide plus canada - finding parking in places like nyc , boston , philadelphia , d . c . , chicago , denver , la , san francisco and toronto has never been easier .\nit was ross who had the idea of leasing out the idle limousines at night when they were not in use . he then started a rent - a - car firm with five partners . when the car rental business foundered , ross had the idea of offering free parking in congested manhattan . he persuaded kinney service corp . - - the city ' s largest parking lot operator at the time - - to accept a 25 % stake in the rental company in exchange for free parking for car rental customers and the use of its name .\nwarner bros . - seven arts was acquired in 1969 by kinney national company , ( which had also acquired national periodical publications , later known as dc comics ) who proceeded to delete\nseven arts\nfrom the company name , reestablishing it as warner bros . due to a financial scandal over its parking operations , kinney national spun off its non - entertainment assets in 1972 ( as national kinney corporation ) and changed its name to warner communications inc . , which merged with time , inc . to form time warner in 1990 . since its acquisition by at & t in june 2018 , it is now known as warnermedia .\nin 1966 , kinney changed its name again and gained a new chairman and co - chief executive in william v . frankel , son of the founder of national cleaning contractors . renamed kinney national service inc . , the company embarked on a search for businesses with growth potential . in 1967 , kinney acquired ashley famous agency inc . , a talent agency , and the next year it bought panavision and national periodical publications , distributor of mad magazine .\nsimply type the address or the name of the venue that you are heading to into the search bar to find available parking around that location . alternatively , scroll down to the \u201cfeatured cities\u201d section on our homepage and click on the city for which you are looking for parking in . from that page you will be able to search by event , neighborhood , venue , or look for airport parking .\nthe company expanded into car - rentals , office cleaning firms and construction companies . steve ross joined after marrying carol rosenthal , the riverside owner edward rosenthal ' s daughter and pursued an aggressive expansion of the company ' s properties .\neliot hyman : after selling w7 to steve ross\u2019 kinney national , he retired to become a private investor . he died in 1980 .\nthen , in 1969 , kinney purchased warner bros . - seven arts . , which was extremely cash - poor at the time .\na year later , the companies merged , forming kinney services . after acquiring other companies , kinney acquired warner - 7 arts and moved into cable television , movies and the entertainment industry . warner communications was born in 1972 and merged with time inc . to become time warner inc .\nandrew j . frankel , 49 , continues as chairman and chief executive officer of kinney , positions he has held for the past 10 years .\nstarting in 1995 , i began going to a lot of\nbar shows\nin philadelphia . but after about 2 - 3 years , i discovered that every free parking space within half a mile of the delaware river had been eliminated , in an effort to force drivers to pay for parking lotys or garages - - or , pay more for tickets . i figured it was the city joining forces with the\nparking authority\nto extort more money from people .\nunless otherwise noted , your reserved parking is refundable up to the start of your reservation . you can refund any reservation up to 24 hours in advance by clicking here and finding the\ncancel reservation\nlink on the right side . any reservation made by users is automatically processed in the form of parking panda credit .\naccording to mr . cohen , kinney is changing ' ' from a corporation principally engaged in real estate , construction and related activities to a company in metals and related industries . ' ' he cited its pending acquisition of salem tube inc . , a tubing manufacturer , and its purchase of control of the continental metals corporation , a trader in strategic metals . ' ' i looked around for areas that were depressed and bound to prosper as the economy hopefully recovers dramatically in the 1980 ' s , ' ' mr . cohen said . parking facilities still represent a major part of kinney ' s business , he added .\nwith so many parking locations for nyc parking , sp + is sure to have one that is conveniently located near your favorite destinations . whether you are going to madison square garden , empire state building , rockefeller center , times square and radio city music hall , with over 190 locations in new york , sp + has a location where you want to be .\nmr . cohen , who is 50 years old , succeeds morton sweig , 67 , who has left kinney after three years as president and seven as vice chairman . mr . sweig ' s departure came after kinney sold its national cleaning contractors unit , with which he had long been identified ; he will be chairman and chief executive officer of national cleaning .\nincredible townhouse with roof top deck ! excellent location just near fountain and la cienega . this spacious unit includes a stove , on - site laundry room , and parking is available . no pets\nsteve ross was the company ' s sole ceo , president , and chairman . directors included charles a . agemian , the ceo of garden state national bank .\nturns out the parent company that bought out dc in the late 60 ' s was kenney national services , inc . let me quote from wikipdeia . . .\nkinney national purchased wood flooring manufacturer circle floor from seymour milstein and paul milstein for $ 15 million , with the milsteins remaining as managers of the unit until 1971 . [ 3 ]\nmr . rosenthal was vice chairman of warner communications from 1972 to 1983 , when he was named director emeritus . earlier , he had been an executive in major funeral , car rental and parking businesses .\nif anyone listened to the interview with gerry conway i posted on the ' jla / jsa in the 80s ' thread , he ascribes a lot of the problems at dc in the 70s to it being run by a parking co . it was the first i ' d heard of that and conway didn ' t have any of the finer details above . nice work henry . strange to see that the mighty warner bros had such prosaic beginnings in the modern form . i suppose ' warner bros presents ' has a better ring to it than ' kinney parking co presents ' of all corporations , parking companies must be the lowest . a licence to print money and your customers usually have no r6eal choice in whether to use your services or not . i can see why gangsters would want some of that action .\nmr . cohen - a former law partner of paul weiss rifkind wharton & garrison and executive vice president of warner communications inc . , from which kinney was spun off - came to kinney as a part - time adviser in 1980 and was named vice chairman last january . he headed madison square garden from 1974 to 1977 , and he is also chairman of the new jersey nets basketball team .\nthis company was added only to resolve and clarify certain inter - label relationships , and otherwise shouldn ' t be used . it became warner communications , inc . in 1972 .\nin 1967 , kinney national expanded by acquiring national periodical publications ( more commonly , but not yet officially , called dc comics ) , hollywood talent agency ashley - famous , and panavision . ted ashley ( from ashley - famous ) suggested to ross that he buy out the cash - strapped film company warner bros . - seven arts , which had purchased atlantic records that same year . [ 2 ]\nhearing this , ahmet\u2019s eyelids rose above half - mast . ross knows \u2026 records ? ten seconds later , ertegun told ross that , yes , all right , he would give kinney a chance . his trio would stay put .\na fast - growing new york ice cream company said wednesday that it was buying troubled swensen ' s inc . in a merger that will create the nation ' s second - largest operator of ice cream parlors .\nwhen the acquisition of warner bros . - seven arts was completed in 1969 , ashley - famous was sold because of anti - trust laws prohibiting a company from owning both a production studio and a talent agency . ted ashley was put in charge of the movie studio . beginning with the unexpected success of the concert documentary woodstock ( 1970 ) , the company started scoring box office hits again , reestablishing warner bros . as a major studio .\ndc comics , which was originally founded in 1934 by a swashbuckling pulp author and entrepreneur named malcolm wheeler - nicholson , was taken over by jack liebowitz and harry donnenfeld in 1938 to collect on debt owed to their printing and distribution company , independent news . almost immediately , the new company ( then called national periodical publications ) struck gold with superman in 1938 and batman in 1939 , which turned the disreputable comic book industry into a newsstand powerhouse .\nross pulled together the smart people he knew and could work with . he did hours with ted ashley , who not only believed that w7 was a good buy ( but also that ted would run it ) . ross talked to a ny financial lad , a fast - talking , gum - chewing , hyper - alert manny gerard . manny quickly told steve , \u201cit\u2019s not a movie company , it\u2019s a record company . \u201d manny joined in on steve\u2019s movement .\n1994 - - in december , the aladdin and the 36 acres upon which it sits is sold to the new york - based sigmund sommer family trust for a reported $ 80 million . the company is run by las vegas developer jack sommer .\nby 1987 , warner communications was making its comeback . ross proved that he had not lost his nerve with the shrewd acquisition of chappell & co . , the world ' s largest music publishing company . in a three - year period , warner doubled its revenues , and by the end of 1988 posted net income of $ 423 million . in 1989 , warner acquired the powerful television production company lorimar telepictures - - and in ross ' career\ncapper\n- - agreed to merge with time .\nby the time time - warner entered into an ill - fated merger with aol in the late 1990s , one of the largest individual shareholders of the combined company was dc ' s jack liebowitz , who died in 2000 at the age of 100 .\nwith members of his family , he expanded the company into the largest funeral service group in the united states . the group acquired the frank e . campbell chapel in 1948 , universal funeral chapels in 1955 and the walter b . cooke chapels in 1957 .\nthe success of the venture led to a 1961 merger , which included the funeral chain and a brother - in - law ' s office cleaning business . the 34 - year - old ross was named president , and five months later the company sold shares to the public .\nit\u2019s 1969 , and eliot hyman \u2013 looking to sell off his recent big buy , now known as warner 7 arts - had moved kinney national\u2019s steve ross to the top of his list of \u201cmight buy\u201d - ers . but to hyman , this move wasn\u2019t an issue of \u201cwho . \u201d it was about \u201chow much . \u201d\nthe atari losses mounted to nearly $ 1 billion before ross could sell the video game company to jack tramiel . the mid - 1980s were painful , as ross was forced to sell off nearly everything warner owned except its warner bros . studio , recorded music business and cable television holdings .\nlarge apartment in gated building with parking . wet bar and lots of closet space . brand new hardwood floors & very clean . 1 block west of robertson between burton way and 3rd street . prestigious location ! ! ! large unit with laminate flooring , freshly painted , nice counter tops , central ac and heat , lots of closet space , . . .\nsmith was in phoenix and couldn ' t be reached for comment wednesday , and swensen executives were unavailable . jerry tucci , an executive vice president at steve ' s in lindhurst , n . y . , said the company plans to keep the swensen ' s name and expand the chain eastward .\nthe next year , the company invested in two cable tv companies and renamed itself warner communications , shortly before the death of frankel , its first chairman . for the next 18 years - - until the $ 15 - billion merger with time - - ross was the sole chairman and chief executive .\nthe deal gives karl eller , the largest shareholder of swensen ' s , a 20 % interest in steve ' s , making him its third - largest shareholder with about 2 . 1 million shares . richard smith , steve ' s chairman and chief executive , and andal corp . , a metal fabricator and parking lot operator , own about 2 . 3 million shares apiece .\nswensen ' s had been shopped around for some time ,\nsaid carol kirby , marketing vice president at glendale - based baskin robbins , which operates 3 , 200 ice cream parlors .\nthe problem was when you are buying a company with no production capability , you are essentially buying store leases .\nonce consumers start to adopt vr , comics offer an obvious , immediate , ready - made content source . one company , madefire , just announced a platform and storefront for digital motion books in vr , including several titles from dc in its introductory launch . dc has also had great success selling comics standard digital format for mobile and tablet devices , predominantly through amazon ' s comixology platform . unlike marvel and much of the rest of the comics publishing industry , dc has not yet fully embraced a subscription option for its content . this could be one area where at & t , which is looking to drive volume on its network , could more fully exploit the assets of the company .\natlantic was going to be a bit dicey . its hotties \u2013 ahmet , jerry , and nesuhi \u2013 felt little loyalty to the new , warner - atlantic combination . they\u2019d sold their label already . so those three needed to be persuaded to stay , too , because they now owned shares in w7 , and those shares meant sharing the whole company\u2019s income now .\none of the largest full - service property management companies in los angeles . our property management company focuses on providing excellent service as is proven by our many satisfied tenants and owners . we provide the most beautiful properties and supply property management that include maintenance and repairs , renovation services , rent collection and leasing for commercial and residential properties in the greater los angeles area .\nwb is a huge company with a lot of different businesses ; if dc content played some role in the valuation , it was probably a small fraction of the $ 85 billion total at & t offer . however , it ' s worth recalling that dc was a hidden force in the initial formation of warner communications , then time warner , in the 1970s and 80s .\nsmith got his start working for his father ' s ice cream company but later branched out on his own to start a small ice cream distributorship . known as a shrewd deal maker , he acquired the dolly madison trademark when that firm was in bankruptcy in 1974 and built it into the second - best - selling brand in the new york area , behind kraft ' s breyers .\ni feel like it ' s hard to find good slices around the santa monica area so we decided to try this place one day while walking around abbot kinney ! the slices are huge here . their special here is a salad pizza . . . it ' s a must try . after trying this one , i feel like i can ' t get anything else here ! i also always judge a pizza place off of their standard cheese slice , and the one here passed the test !\nin the intervening years , the marvel acquisition is starting to look like the deal of the century , especially for a company like disney that needed to fill a market gap ( tween and teenage boys ) in its ip portfolio . disney has turned marvel studios into a production juggernaut capable of monetizing even third - tier concepts ( guardians of the galaxy ? ant - man ? ) , as well as a unified storytelling platform uniting audiences around comics , games , animated shows , toys and apparel in addition to movies .\n1997 - - in january , aladdin gaming limited liability company announces it is entering into an agreement to redevelop the aladdin with london clubs international , which will feature a european - style casino in addition to the aladdin ' s casino . in september , it is announced that the aladdin will close in november and nearly 1 , 500 employees will be laid off . while the hotel - casino will be imploded , the theatre for the performing arts will be spared and remodeled . in november , the theater closes following a motley crue concert .\ndc entertainment has struggled to execute as quickly and as cleanly as marvel , although the potential is certainly there . dc ' s marquee characters are as iconic as they come , and the mythos of its story universe has a quirky charm that has only come across intermittently in media adaptations . in an effort to drive greater connection between the comics and media elements of the company , dc moved its comics editorial operations to burbank in 2015 . the results of that are now starting to be seen with a resurgence of interest in the comics following a relaunch in june of this year .\nhow important is dc to the overall wb picture , and how much value did it contribute to the big pile of cash at & t is willing to shell out to acquire the company ? one point of comparison is marvel , dc ' s long - time rival , which was acquired by disney in 2009 for $ 4 billion . at that time , marvel ' s strategy of adapting the superhero characters it had not licensed to other studios ( e . g . , spider - man to sony pictures and x - men and fantastic four to fox ) into movies via its own marvel studios was just beginning to bear fruit , and the prominence of comic - based superheroes across media channels was seen as a fad , not a long - term trend .\n1992 - - in april , it is announced that between september 1989 and february 1992 the bankrupt aladdin turned a $ 9 million profit . the resort had earned $ 173 . 9 million from the casino , room sales , food and beverage sales and entertainment and had spent $ 164 . 9 million for salaries and benefits , payments to vendors and for property , sales , room and gaming taxes . in june , a bankruptcy trustee awards possession of the aladdin to the jmj inc . management company , owned by joseph burt , who for 15 years was chief executive officer and chief financial officer for the maxim hotel - casino . he becomes chief executive officer of the aladdin and runs the property along with title - holder bell atlantic - tricon leasing corp . of new jersey .\none of the jewels in at & t ' s proposed $ 85 billion acquisition of time warner is dc entertainment , whose super - heroic ip is powering a significant chunk of warner brothers ' film and tv strategy . dc - powered movies like b atman v . superman : dawn of justice and suicide squad , while underperforming their artistic potential , have brought more than $ 1 . 5 billion to the corporate coffers in the past year . supergirl , arrow , the flash and legends of tomorrow anchor an increasingly hero - centric cw lineup , while other dc properties like preacher , gotham , lucifer and izombie bring in viewers on other networks . even the company ' s comic book publishing business has turned things around from a dire 2015 , besting rival marvel in market share the past couple of months .\nabbot ' s pizza company is in a perfect location . it ' s near an ice cream shop and next door to the most popular bars in venice . half of the appeal comes from the ability to eat pizza late night after having a few drinks . i ' ve had some really phenomenal pizza here , namely the margherita . my last time here , i did not have such a great experience . i ordered two slices of cheese and they were ok , nothing special , but still filling . i came in around 10 : 15 pm on a monday and the place was pretty much already packed up , the water station wasn ' t set up , but nonetheless my other experiences have all been 5 stars and i probably could have asked for water . little to no wait , and service is always super friendly .\nstumbled across this place while walking abbot kinney and wow , thoroughly impressed ! i went with my boyfriend and we were too hungry so we shared two pizzas . we loved that they were exclusively gluten free as i ' m intolerant . we got the goat cheese and pepperoni for about $ 4 a slice . let me say , the slices are huge ! the crust isn ' t as floppy as regular new york , probably due to being gluten free . it ' s definitely more dense but absolutely not dry at all ! the sauce had a nice flavor . the goat cheese was the definite winner . it had mushroom that was very crunchy that my boyfriend who hates mushrooms even liked it ! also , i loved that they gave real crushed red pepper and not the dry canned ones ! it was such a nice change and gave a good kick . i definitely want to be back to try their popular salad pizza ! overall , love this place ! !\ni recently worked for a cemetery for 2 years . our biggest customer , a local funeral parlor , the owner ' s wife repeatedly struck me as having come up from a\nstreet gang\nmentality , totally at odds with that kind of business . she was incessantly rude , pushy , bossy , obnoxious , obscene and threatening to anyone who rubbed her the wrong way . when i learned her husband had learned all he knew from the late owner of the # 2 funeral parlor in the area , it hit me . . .\nhey , do you mean to tell me it ' s personal ?\n( the 2 companies have a heated , hateful rivalry . . . mainly , the # 1 place showing hatred and contempt for the # 2 place . the other thought that crossed my mind was ,\nit ' s okay to start your own company to create your own success , but revenge should not be part of your motivation .\n)\nabbot ' s pizza company opened in 1995 and has been going strong ever since . the owner , richie , is happy to have an amazing staff who help make our pizzeria world class . our specialty involves customizing any pizza or slice to our guests tastes . from extra thin to regular crusts , extra to light sauce or cheese , adding a layer of delicately prepared salad and avocados , in a process called saladifying , the possibilities are endless . we also pride ourselves on serving old school slices in the traditional sense your neighborhood storefront pizzeria . you can get in and out with a delicious slice or two and a drink within 5 minutes for an affordable price . our creation the salad pizza , the brainchild of richie , has been a huge hit ever since we starting serving it several years ago . we always want to be innovating and creating while maintaining our quality and consistency for our guests . we emphasize quality in our product , cleanliness , and customer service . hope we see you here . . .\ndisclaimer : i am not a salad girl . i don ' t order salads , i don ' t eat salad at home , although i will certainly take add some to my plate at a luncheon or buffet to give off a false pretense of being health - conscious . my sister , who ' s got much better eating habits than me , recently visited la and we shared two slices at this venice location : popeye ' s pizza for me and salad pizza for her . let me tell you this - they were huge ! ! ! we definitely got our money ' s worth ( only $ 5 . 50 / slice ! ! ) . i ' m usually not a fan of thin - crust but it was wonderfully chewy yet crispy . the popeyes pizza was , of course , delicious . chicken , spinach , mushroom , pesto . . what else could you ask for ? i doused my bites in red peppers , so maybe that . however , i was shocked at how amazing the salad pizza was . it was cheesy and creamy from the avocado , and light and refreshing from the salad . it was the perfect mixture ! eating regular pizza usually leads to some self - loathing for the grease and oily fingers afterwards , but this was soo filling and balanced . some negatives are the tight space , the messy countertops , and near - impossible street parking in venice . but fight your way through la traffic and it will certainly be worth your while .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nsteve ' s , fast - growing n . y . ice cream firm , scooping up swensen ' s - latimes\nsteve ' s , fast - growing n . y . ice cream firm , scooping up swensen ' s\nsteve ' s homemade ice cream , which operates nearly 100 ice cream parlors in the east , is buying phoenix - based swensen ' s for stock and warrants valued at $ 9 million based on wednesday ' s share prices . swensen ' s operates 340 ice cream parlors , mostly in the west , with 135 parlors in california alone .\nthe deal marks the second time in less than a year that money - losing swensen ' s has agreed to sell itself . last october , it agreed to merge with hobson ' s international , a small santa barbara ice cream outfit , but the deal fell through last december .\nkirby said that swensen ' s locations were\nspotty . some were good and some bad .\nshe said she did not think the merger between swensen ' s and steve ' s would have much effect on baskin - robbins .\nsteve ' s and swensen ' s are really two separate concepts and probably have different customers ,\nexplained tucci .\nswensen ' s serves ice cream , but it also serves food . steve ' s serves just ice cream , and it ' s different from swensen ' s .\nswensen ' s has lost money in each of the past four years . in 1986 , it lost $ 1 . 17 million on sales of $ 9 . 35 million .\nsteve ' s earned $ 270 , 915 on sales of $ 11 . 84 million last year , but wednesday reported a $ 243 , 861 first - quarter loss on sales of $ 3 . 76 million . steve ' s also said it expects to lose money in the second quarter , because of increased advertising and marketing costs .\nthe merger comes at a time when america ' s appetite for gourmet ice cream is growing . ice cream parlor sales are expected to reach $ 1 . 7 billion this year , up from $ 1 . 2 billion in 1985 , according to find / svp , a new york market research firm .\nthe deal , which involves no cash , is the latest in a string for smith , the 44 - year - old chairman and chief executive of steve ' s homemade ice cream and an almost legendary figure in the ice cream business . after buying steve ' s from the new york investment firm , integrated resources , in december , 1985 , he moved quickly to expand the parlor chain and introduce steve ' s colorful pints in supermarkets around the country .\nin 1979 , he invented frusen gladje , emulating the successful and foreign - sounding haagen dazs ice cream . he then sold frusen gladje ' s pint business to kraft , keeping the 40 or so ice cream parlors and the right to market frusen gladje outside the united states .\nin addition to steve ' s , smith continues to operate dolly madison . he also controls calip dairy , the largest distributor of ice cream in the new york metropolitan area .\n1963 - - the tally ho , a non - gaming resort , is built where the aladdin now stands . the 450 - room hotel , opened by ed lowe , is later sold to kings crown of kokomo , ind .\n1965 - - the kings crown tally ho adds a casino and theater restaurant . the strip property ' s estimated worth is $ 16 million .\n1966 - - in january , gaming pioneer milton prell , who in 1947 founded the club bingo which became the sahara hotel , buys the tally ho for an undisclosed price and makes $ 3 million in renovations . in april , prell reopens the resort as the aladdin hotel and casino . comedian jackie mason opens the 500 - seat baghdad theatre . in july , las vegas amateur golfer edward engstrom records two holes in one on the fourth hole of the aladdin country club . he uses a six - iron for both 120 - yard - plus shots .\n1967 - - as it would do for most of its history , the aladdin loses money - - $ 63 , 961 for the year . by march , the resort has $ 2 . 5 million in liabilities and only $ 1 . 2 million in assets . in may , elvis presley , the king of rock n ' roll who would become a las vegas showroom mainstay , marries priscilla beaulieu at the aladdin .\n1968 - - in september , the parvin - dohrman co . of los angeles buys the aladdin for an estimated $ 10 million .\n1970 - - the nevada supreme court rules that the hotel - casino is liable for damages when one of its dealers punches a customer . the case involves an aladdin 21 dealer who knocked out a gambler after the man called him an obscene name . the aladdin argued that the dealer was acting outside the scope of his employment . the supreme court , however , found that the dealer was acting ,\nwithin the scope of the very tasks assigned to him - - that of dealing 21 . in these circumstances the employer is responsible .\na clark county jury had awarded the gambler $ 2 , 567 in damages .\n1971 - - in october , aladdin hotel corp . , led by st . louis businessman peter webbe and longtime local casino executive sam diamond , buy the resort for $ 5 million . in december , the justice department tells the aladdin it is dissatisfied with the hotel ' s efforts to hire blacks in accordance with a consent decree by 17 las vegas resorts to employ blacks in 12 . 5 percent of all job classifications . joe neal , then - chairman of the economic opportunity board who today is an outspoken nevada senator , accuses the aladdin of hiring just one black among 70 new hirees between july 1 and sept . 30 .\n1972 - - the aladdin becomes the first strip resort to offer double odds on craps .\n1974 - - a $ 50 million expansion , including a 700 - room tower and the aladdin theatre for the performing arts , begins . the expansion is completed two years later and becomes the genesis for the hotel ' s years of financial problems and allegations of mob control . in may , a daring thief snatches $ 10 , 000 from a baccarat game at the aladdin and makes a spectacular getaway by diving through a construction chute to a waiting car . the robber , however , drops $ 5 , 000 in stacks of $ 100 bills during his escape .\n1975 - - in february , james abraham , a retired air force lieutenant colonel and veteran strip casino executive , is named aladdin general manager . he would later play a key role in the downfall of the aladdin amid charges of mob infiltration .\n1976 - - in july , pop legend neil diamond opens the new $ 10 million aladdin theatre for the performing arts . it is a high point for aladdin entertainment director james tamer , who later comes under intense scrutiny by nevada gaming officials and others who investigate whether he is overseeing the detroit mob ' s interests in las vegas .\n1977 - - in may , reports surface that the aladdin is in danger of going bankrupt because it owes the teamsters union ' s central states pension fund $ 39 million - - a loan that was used to finance the expansion . in august , an fbi affidavit says detroit mobsters have hidden interests in the resort . reports later would link midwest crime bosses to controlling the aladdin and skimming millions of dollars in gaming revenues .\n1978 - - in august , the aladdin installs the first progressive dollar slot machine capable of paying a $ 1 million jackpot . before year ' s end , the world ' s first $ 1 million slot jackpot is hit at the resort .\n1979 - - in march , four men are convicted by a federal jury in detroit of illegally running the aladdin . among them are abraham , who is sentenced to two years probation , and tamer , who is sentenced to three years in prison . in april , the aladdin introduces the first $ 2 slot machines in nevada . they fail to catch on . in june , webbe and sam diamond are stripped of their gaming licenses . in july , entertainers johnny carson and wayne newton become part of separate investment teams looking to buy the aladdin for greater than $ 100 million . in august , the state closes the aladdin but , several hours later , federal judge harry claiborne orders that the resort be reopened . in september , the aladdin hotel corp . and others are indicted on federal charges involving a purported $ 1 million in kickbacks from the hotel ' s 1974 - 76 expansion .\n1980 - - in january , ed nigro gains a court - sanctioned takeover of the aladdin after he and carson sign an agreement to buy the property for $ 105 million . the deal falls through . in july , the state once again closes the hotel . in september , newton and ed torres , former chief executive officer of the riviera , buy the resort for $ 85 million and reopen it in october .\n1981 - - in december , powerful st . louis attorney sorkis webbe , peter ' s brother and the aladdin ' s legal counsel , is acquitted with seven others of conspiring to defraud the teamsters pension fund of $ 1 million during the mid - 1970s expansion . the six - month trial is one of the longest federal criminal proceedings in las vegas history . one of the defendants , contractor robert tindell , is represented by local attorney oscar goodman , who today is mayor of las vegas .\n1982 - - in july , torres buys out newton ' s interest for $ 8 . 5 million after they disagree on how to run the aladdin . in the coming years there are several reports that newton would buy back the troubled property .\n1983 - - sorkis webbe is convicted of income tax fraud for not paying taxes on $ 160 , 000 in construction kickbacks he took during the 1974 - 76 aladdin expansion .\n1984 - - in february , torres ' ownership group files for bankruptcy after falling several months behind in payments to the teamsters pension fund , which at the time is owed $ 34 million . teamsters fund officials had threatened foreclosure .\n1985 - - sorkis webbe dies of cancer at age 55 while his kickback conviction is under appeal . in february , the aladdin is cited for failing to meet the state ' s tough new retrofitting laws that were passed following the deadly mgm and las vegas hilton fires in 1980 and ' 81 to help prevent future high - rise disasters . the aladdin had inadequate and improperly constructed exits , fire officials said at the time .\n1986 - - in january , japanese businessman ginji yasuda buys the aladdin for more than $ 50 million and closes it in november for a $ 30 million - plus remodeling project .\n1987 - - in march , the aladdin reopens . in september , its race and sports book opens with a unique restriction - - it cannot take bets on horses owned by yasuda . the first time that happens is in early september when nonillion runs at del mar .\n1989 - - in august , the aladdin , which 13 months earlier had fallen seriously behind in payments to its creditors , files for bankruptcy . it lists debts $ 38 million greater than its assets . nevada gaming authorities order an ailing yasuda ' s name removed from the license and his wife , yoko , takes over . in december , ginji yasuda dies at age 57 .\n1990 - - in january , reports surface that entertainer frank sinatra is interested in buying the aladdin , but that does not pan out .\n1991 - - in january , the aladdin lays off 150 of its 1 , 700 employees , saying that a weak economy and the persian gulf war were contributing factors . in february , 40 more workers and 15 management officials are let go . in june , the resort fails to get the minimum $ 53 . 5 million bid for its purchase .\n1993 - - in february , linda thomas , an unemployed bookkeeper who had moved to las vegas after losing her business and home in granada hills , calif . , hits a then - record quartermania slot jackpot of $ 1 . 88 million at the aladdin . in july , burt dies in a motorcycle accident at the grand canyon .\n1998 - - in april , the 17 - story aladdin hotel is imploded during an event highlighted by a charity function for the make - a - wish foundation of southern nevada . eight hundred guests pay $ 250 per person to attend the fund - raiser in a tent where they get a good view of the implosion and a 10 - minute fireworks display .\n1999 - - in april , 39 - year - old construction worker steve abernethy , a journeyman ironworker from utah , is killed after falling seven stories when the concrete flooring collapses beneath him while he is helping to build the new aladdin .\naugust 2000 - - the new $ 1 . 4 billion aladdin with 2 , 600 rooms , all with computers and internet access and all within seven doors of an elevator ; the 500 , 000 - square - foot desert passage shopping center with 130 - plus shops ; 21 restaurants ; 75 , 000 square feet of meeting rooms ; two swimming pools ; a 100 , 000 - square - foot casino with 2 , 800 slots and 87 gaming tables ; a 7 , 000 - seat aladdin theatre for the performing arts ; and the 35 , 000 - square - foot london clubs international european gaming room . the resort will employ 7 , 000 .\nfor inquiries related to this message please contact support . for sales inquiries , please visit urltoken\nif you believe this to be in error , please confirm below that you are not a robot by clicking\ni ' m not a robot\nbelow .\nplease make sure your browser supports javascript and cookies and that you are not blocking them from loading . for more information you can review the terms of service and cookie policy .\nurltoken no longer supports internet explorer 9 or earlier . please upgrade your browser .\nwe\u2019re interested in your feedback on this page . tell us what you think .\naccessibility concerns ? email us at accessibility @ urltoken . we would love to hear from you .\nin order to come and go as you please during your reservation you will need to reserve a spot at a location with\nin and out\nprivileges . to identify these locations look for the blue icon with two arrows pointing in opposite directions underneath each listing .\nif you require a full refund back to the credit card that was charged , just give our support team a call at 1 - 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{"id": 54779, "summary": [{"text": "prestige diesels & sports limited is a uk-based used car sales company located in portsmouth , hampshire , england .", "topic": 38}, {"text": "the company was founded in 2011 by scott shilcock and alexis cassey .", "topic": 32}, {"text": "they have been quoted in the media several times regarding the volkswagen emissions scandal including the telegraph , bbc one news , daily mail , buzzfeed news , and itv news .", "topic": 27}, {"text": "prestige diesels sells various makes and models but specializes in mercedes-benz , bmw , jaguar , volvo , and mini . ", "topic": 31}], "title": "prestige diesels", "paragraphs": ["wow . just bought my new car from prestige diesels . what an amazing experience\nprestige diesels & sports limited . free business summary taken from official companies house information . free alerts . registered as 07604756\nprestige diesels & sports limited is a uk - based used car sales company located in portsmouth , hampshire , england .\nthe vw revelations could have a long - term impact on the motor industry , according to independent car dealer prestige diesels .\nprestige diesels sells various makes and models but specializes in mercedes - benz , bmw , jaguar , volvo , and mini .\npartner at prestige diesels . winner of car dealer magazine ' s most influential dealer on twitter 2015 . a twitter addict and general car lover\nas reported earlier today by car dealer , independent outfit prestige diesels has gone straight into our top 100 most influential dealers on twitter list at number two .\nto arrange picking the car up they offered to deliver the vehicle to us ! would highly recommend prestige diesels for anyone looking to buy a new car .\nprestige diesels proudly displays its winner banner on its website so that people checking the company out on the internet can instantly be assured of its high quality of service .\ncronica motor . prueba jaguar f - pace 2 . 0 diesel prestige aut . el que faltaba\nnew jaguar xe 2 . 0d [ 180 ] prestige 4dr diesel saloon for sale | farnell jaguar\nalexis and scott , owners of prestige diesels & sports , talk about the first 5 years of prestige diesels , why they have rebranded and what the future holds . - - - - - - - who ? prestige diesels & sports are a multi - award winning used car dealership based on the south coast - specialising in all types of used vehicles sales . - why ? at prestige diesels & sports , we strongly believe in always putting the customer first , ensuring they get only the best service in buying their next car . we also always go the extra mile in preparing our cars , making sure they\u2019re perfectly presented for the next owner to lovingly care for . - when ? we are all laid - back and easy going , so please feel free to pop in for a mooch around our showroom . we even have coffee on the go !\nportsmouth - based prestige diesels , run by alexis cassey and scott shilcock , carried home the trophy for used car dealership of the year ( under 50 vehicles ) , sponsored by black horse , at the 2014 event .\nlast year it was prestige diesels & sports limited that claimed the top spot and , in an impressive display of resilience , the small dealership has again taken home the overall prize , alongside the title of most influential independent dealer 2016 .\nunlike many other car dealers we have visited you did not feel under any pressure to buy and we felt they had plenty of time for us . there customer service was fantastic and nothing was too much trouble . we would highly recommend prestige diesels portsmouth\nalexis cassey , a partner in the portsmouth - based business , said her business was \u201csteering clear\u201d of vw and audi diesels as a result .\ncomfortable sport seats are upgraded with leather and heat in prestige trim . ( photo : karen tuggay , canadian auto press )\nthe portsmouth - based dealership boasted a klout score of 75 , up a point on last year\u2019s score . an impressive margin of three klout points was seen between prestige diesels and runner - up imperial car sales , which climbed four points and one place since the 2015 list .\nwe found prestige on auto trader . when we arrived we were greeted by scott and josh who were extremely friendly and helpful throughout\ncampaigners at the pressure group transport & environment said the technology used by vw was employed by other manufacturers , meaning many of the uk\u2019s 11million diesels might have to be recalled .\nthe xe ' s base 8 . 0 - inch infotainment display gets navigation in prestige trim . ( photo : karen tuggay , canadian auto press )\nalexis cassey , a partner in the portsmouth - based independent car dealers prestige diesels , said she was now avoiding vws and audis . she added : \u2018we\u2019ve made the decision not to buy any cars from the affected ranges but i can\u2019t believe just volkswagen is involved : if one is at it , they are all at it . \u2019\nvolkswagen sells half a million vws , audis and seats annually in the uk , half of them diesels . because the scandal has run since 2009 , 1 . 5million may be affected .\nnice details like 18 - inch six - spoke alloys separate the mid - grade prestige from base premier . ( photo : karen tuggay , canadian auto press )\nshe predicted customer demand for diesels will continue as high mileage drivers need the fuel economy diesel engines give , despite the possibility of the government raising taxes on vehicles if the engines are revealed to be more polluting than first thought .\nif you\u2019re looking for a new jaguar xe 2 . 0d [ 180 ] prestige 4dr diesel saloon for sale , you\u2019ve come to the right place . at farnell jaguar we don\u2019t just have the best jaguar xe 2 . 0d [ 180 ] prestige 4dr diesel saloon deals , we also offer friendly advice and help with all your enquiries to ensure your buying experience is a happy experience .\nalexis cassey , speaking on behalf of prestige diesels portsmouth , which is an independent garage , said : \u2018personally , we think this proposal will lead to an increased number of cars on the roads running on illegal tyres , worn suspension bushes , ball joints , wearing brake pads and other general maintenance issues that car owners overlook . many consumers already forget to do annual servicing on their cars after their manufacturer\u2019s warranty has run out .\nhowever , alexis cassey , a partner at independent dealership prestige diesels , told buzzfeed news that she had seen no cause for concern so far :\ni think the press have put it in a way that suggests people won ' t be able to sell their cars . but my partner has been to auctions twice this week and no volkswagens had lost their value \u2013 they ' re still going through at the same value .\nfitted to the xe prestige ' s lightweight aluminium frame is your preferred engine from a choice of two diesels and one petrol . the combination of a light , rigid and stable platform with a 2 . 0 - litre 163ps turbocharged petrol powertrain results in thrilling acceleration and excellent driver control . the diesel options include jaguar ' s 2 . 0 - litre i4 engine with 163ps or 180ps . a rewarding 75mpg combined is returned by the 163ps diesel when partnered with a six - speed manual gearbox and has low c02 emissions of 99g / km .\nhere at prestige , we believe in putting the customer first and go the extra mile in preparing our cars . we are all laid - back and easy going so please feel free to pop past for a mooch around our showroom or for a coffee .\nthe jaguar xe prestige epitomises modern motoring luxury . an elegantly sculpted body conceals a first - class cabin which brings together premium materials and cutting edge equipment . this is all enjoyed even before you pull away , when you do , the saloon ' s appeal is only heightened .\ni couldn ' t have asked for a better welcome , tea , coffee , biscuits and given plenty of time to look around the car . prestige cars clearly are driven by a sense of pride and desire to be a little bit different to a lot of car dealers .\nall of the same standalone features not already standard with prestige trim can be added for the same price , plus gloss figured ebony veneer ( a dark hardwood ) for $ 400 , a head - up display system for $ 1 , 000 , while the vision pack is also available . new\nis how my tester came , a prestige model with no options priced at $ 49 , 500 plus freight and dealer fees , which incidentally is $ 4 , 500 more than $ 45 , 000 base premium trim . both premium and prestige trims can be equipped with more , the former allowing a $ 1 , 500 upgrade from its entry - level 17 - inch alloys to the same 18s found on the prestige model , while the premium can be upgraded with the plenty of exterior colours as well as the no - cost choice of jet black , latte beige , or oyster light grey interior colour schemes . it can also be equipped with the same softer leather steering wheel with or without heat , although the heated steering wheel requires the $ 1 , 000 cold climate pack that ' s surprisingly not standard here in canada due to the additional inclusion of heated front seats , a heated windshield and heated wash jets . being that no jaguar dealer will want to be caught without the cold climate pack we might as well call the xe ' s base\nprestige trims can be upgraded with larger machine - finished 19 - inch alloys for $ 2 , 000 , or optionally a set of $ 1 , 000 glossy black 18s that require a $ 500 upgrade to the black design package which also trims out the grille surround , grille insert , front fender\npower vents\nand side window surrounds with gloss black instead of chrome .\nkes a very personal approach ensuring the car is exactly what we wanted and needed . the car we brought was in brand new showroom condition despite being 4 years old . the detail that the prestige team go to to ensure cars of the cleanest and most perfect condition is second to none . would recommend buying a car from scott and alexis in a heart beat ! a truly 5 star experience\nprestige trim adds 18 - inch alloys , proximity - sensing keyless entry , metal front treadplates with bold\njaguar\ninscriptions , a softer grain leather steering wheel that ' s also heatable , a powered steering column , front seat four - way powered lumbar support , heatable front seats , leather upholstery , the aforementioned navigation and infotainment apps , voice recognition , led mood lighting , and more .\non the inside there are even more first - rate features . the prestige includes ' taurus ' heated leather seats with contrast - coloured stitching plus brushed aluminium veneers . jaguar - branded tread plates welcome you into the cabin , and interior mood lighting sets the tone for every journey . the xe carries five people in comfort with generous amounts of legroom in the back and a 455 - litre boot capacity .\non the positive , you can upgrade your xe prestige with a $ 1 , 000 adaptive dynamics air suspension that continuously monitors road surfaces as well as driving style via throttle input , acceleration , cornering , and brake pedal analysis and then adjusts a set of electronically controlled dampers to optimize both ride quality and handling . that ' s an order box i ' d be sure to check , as i thoroughly enjoyed it with my previous tester .\nprice $ 46 , 000 , but i ' d understand if they ' d bring a few examples in without the $ 2 , 300 optional vision pack that includes hid headlamps with led\nj\nblade drls as well as auto high beams , adaptive cornering technology , and\npowerwash\njets , plus front and rear parking sensors and blindspot monitoring with rear cross - traffic detection . lastly , base premium models can be enhanced with some standalone features including the same heatable windshield from the cold climate pack for $ 400 , the prestige model ' s navigation , apps and voice recognition upgrade for $ 800 , satellite radio for $ 450 , and wi - fi for $ 350 .\nof both . i must admit my previous xe 35t awd r - sport tester looked more enticing than this 20d awd , which makes sense being that it was a sportier model priced significantly higher , not to mention it came in zesty italian racing red paint over a stunning red on black two - tone interior , but the xe looks handsome in all of its trims , this current ebony black coated prestige trimmed example sporting a standard jet black cabin with light copper brown stitching in key areas for dramatic effect , plus standard dark satin brushed aluminum inlays on the instrument panel and doors . it looks more than up to snuff , especially when factoring in all the de rigueur piano black lacquered surfaces , genuine satin - finished and knurled metal detailing , plus of course the various electronic colour interfaces .\nyou may realize , all of jaguar ' s german competitors offered turbo - diesel alternatives to their gasoline counterparts in previous generations , but due to vw / audi ' s dieselgate scandal they ' ve pulled their tdis and may never offer them again ( instead opting to go hybrid and full electric ) , whereas mercedes - benz has eliminated its bluetec diesels as well , but not due to scandalous activity ( or at least nothing that made the news ) . bmw ' s diesel obviously meets current north american regulations or its 328d wouldn ' t be back in the lineup ( it was never pulled , according to munich , only a late arrival ) , while jaguar has gone to great lengths to make its ingenium diesel exceed regulations . first it passed euro 6 standards , and since then u . s . and canadian regs . being that this diesel arrived after dieselgate , regulators would ' ve been especially strict in testing , which means buyers should have nothing to worry about with respect to current or future emissions requirements .\nprices start at a little under \u00a327 , 000 for the 200ps petrol entry - level se , with prestige , portfolio , r - sport and s trims also offered . go diesel as most buyers will and you ' ll be looking at almost \u00a330 , 000 for a 163ps se , with the 180ps models only around \u00a3500 more expensive . as for the pokier petrol models , well the 250ps 2 . 0i variant starts in r - sport guise at around \u00a333 , 500 , while the supercharged 3 . 0 - litre s is priced at around \u00a348 , 000 . as for equipment , well even the entry - level model gets features like satellite navigation , cruise control , 17 - inch alloy wheels , dab digital radio and a multifunction leather steering wheel . all manner of options , from stereo camera road sign recognition to blind spot monitoring and radar adaptive cruise control , can be fitted . there ' s self - parking , a laser head up display and perhaps the most intriguing feature of all , all surface progress control . this traction management system comes into its own on snow - covered driveways and ungritted winter roads - and even wet grass . it works with the zf auto gearbox and functions between 2mph and 19mph , activated by the cruise control switches on the steering wheel . having set the desired speed , the driver concentrates on steering - the car takes care of the rest , ensuring smooth progress without skidding and without the driver touching the pedals . as for safety , an ' autonomous emergency braking system is standard across the range .\nmike may work tirelessly to find classic cars for edd to restore but he\u2019s not lost touch with his car dealer roots , which is why he joined forces with car dealer magazine to launch the car dealer awards three years ago .\nonce again the cr\u00e8me de la cr\u00e8me of the motoring franchise and independent dealerships descended on the aptly named brewery in london for the biggest and best awards ceremony for this sector of the motoring world .\nwith 21 awards to give out , mike held out his hand along with the award and event sponsors . he said : \u201cit\u2019s been a fantastic night , not just for the winners but for the motoring industry . these awards prove what dedication and determination combined with a pride in your work can do . congratulations to all those who were nominated and the winners on the night . your success is richly deserved . \u201d\nmike brewer from wheeler dealers hosts \u2018mike brewer\u2019s car clinic\u2019 at the sunday of silverstone classic .\nmike brewer is a well - known presenter of television motoring programs , not to mention a journalist , producer , campaigner , motoring enthusiast and family man . not bad for a car dealer from south london !\nall images & videos on website courtesy of mike brewer , discovery channel and chris wynne imaging .\ncopyright urltoken \u00a9 2016 . all rights reserved . branding & website created by luna creative .\nnearly 1 . 2 million of volkswagen ' s vehicles sold in the uk are fitted with the software behind the emissions scandal , the bbc has reported .\naccording to the broadcaster , the list includes\ndiesel - powered cars with the vw brand , audi , seat and skoda as well as vw commercial vehicles\n. the bbc has a breakdown of the number of vehicles affected :\nmotorists have been told they must have their vehicles\ncorrected\n, but volkswagen has not yet confirmed what the modification will involve .\nthe transport secretary , patrick mcloughlin , told channel 4 news :\nthe government ' s priority is to protect the public and i understand vw are contacting all uk customers affected . i have made clear to the managing director this needs to happen as soon as possible .\nthe government expects vw to set out quickly the next steps it will take to correct the problem and support owners of these vehicles already purchased in the uk .\nthe company ' s chief executive , martin winterkorn , announced his resignation earlier this month after it was revealed that the automaker had fitted its diesel cars with software designed to cheat on emissions tests . he will be replaced by matthias m\u00fcller , the boss of porsche .\nin the first four trading days since the scandal broke on 18 september , the company ' s shares fell by a third , cutting its value by \u20ac26 billion . german prosecutors have confirmed that they have opened an investigation into winterkorn .\naround 11 million vehicles worldwide are believed to be affected , of which 500 , 000 were in the us . the uk is likely to be one of the worst - hit countries , with around 1 in 10 cars fitted with the technology . nearly a million cars are believed to be affected in france .\nthe law firm leigh day has written to matthias m\u00fcller to demand that the company refunds uk consumers the premium they paid for their\nclean\ndiesel cars , as well as compensation for other losses .\nwhilst we welcome the news that repairs will be undertaken to upgrade the affected cars to comply with eu nitrogen dioxide emission standards , such repairs may result in reduced fuel efficiency and increased co2 emissions which in turn may impact upon the vehicle excise duty payable and other associated costs . our clients are also very concerned about the impact of the use of defeat devices on the resale value of their cars .\nsome volkswagen owners have expressed concerns about how the scandal could affect the resale price of their cars and the possibility of cars being worth less than their initial finance arrangements .\ndylan setterfield , a senior editor at a manual referred to by used - car dealers known as cap black book , earlier told the bbc that he did not expect any\nsignificant impact\non used car values due to the scandal .\nalan white is a news editor for buzzfeed news and is based in london .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nthe crisis at volkswagen that has sparked fears hundreds of thousands of british cars could be flouting emissions controls laws has sent shockwaves through the motor dealer industry .\nthe boss of one of britain ' s biggest car chains says the company is fielding enquiries from worried vw buyers , while one independent dealer said the growing scandal could drive some companies out of business .\n\u201cwe\u2019ve made the decision not to buy any cars from the affected ranges but i can\u2019t believe just vw is involved : if one is at it , they are all at it , \u201d she said .\n\u201cwe set up this business in the recession because diesel was being encouraged but now they are turning against it , and we\u2019re seeing cities like london , birmingham and southampton banning diesel cars or imposing extra charges , \u201d ms cassey said .\n\u201chow fair is it to penalise manufacturers if they are meeting the targets in the government\u2019s tests ? it\u2019s not their fault if the tests are out of date . \u201d\nand with the questions about whether petrol cars could also be affected , she also warned that if the government decides cars must be re - registered under new tax bands because they are more polluting than first thought , then this could drive independent dealers out of business .\n\u201csmall companies just don\u2019t have the time or resources to go through all the paperwork involved , \u201d she said .\nandy bruce , chief executive of lookers , one of britain\u2019s largest dealers with almost 130 uk outlets , said the company was taking calls from customers trying to establish how the issue affects them but added that it was \u201ctoo early\u201d to say if sales had been affected .\nthings are not at a level that would cause alarm . inevitably some people are concerned but we have not got queues of people at the door demanding answers\n\u201cthings are not at a level that would cause alarm , \u201d said the boss of the ftse 250 group , adding that vw had helped the situation by making it clear that their cars ' safety is not affected by the \u201cdefeat devices\u201d .\n\u201cinevitably some people are concerned but we have not got queues of people at the door demanding answers , \u201d mr bruce said . \u201cthe problem is we don\u2019t have enough clarity to give them more details and we have to give vw time to get to the bottom of what happened . \u201d\nthe scandal is also hitting the very largest british businesses , with companies in the stricken german car group\u2019s supply chain under pressure as uncertainty remains over how vw\u2019s future will be impacted by the scandal .\nquestions over whether \u201cdefeat devices\u201d could be installed in other marques have hit shares in two of the country ' s largest engineers : gkn and johnson matthey .\ngkn , whose driveline unit produces power train components used in almost one - in - two cars built worldwide , has seen its shares tumble as investors react to the scandal .\nvw\u2019s is one of the ftse 100 - listed firm ' s biggest clients , accounting for about 15pc of driveline\u2019s \u00a31 . 8bn of annual sales , and has smaller deals with the engineer\u2019s powder metallurgy and land systems divisions .\nubs estimates that if vw sales fall by 10pc as result of the emissions scandal , gkn\u2019s annual sales would take a \u00a340m hit . however , with suspicions that other car makers could also be cheating in tests , if the scandal spreads the impact could be far greater .\nsandy morris , an analyst at jefferies , said : \u201cgkn\u2019s share price is clearly saying that events at vw will cause global light vehicle sales to fall . that is possible , but i cannot help ponder how direct a link there is between consumers buying a new car \u2013 still almost certain to have lower emissions than the one it replaces \u2013 and events at vw . \u201d\na gkn spokesman said :\nwe never comment on our customers\u2019 business or speculate about future sales . \u201d\ncatalyst manufacturer johnson matthey \u2019s share price has also taken a pounding , with 60pc of the company\u2019s \u00a33 . 1bn annual revenues coming from its emission control technology unit .\nthe blue - chip company is one of the world\u2019s biggest suppliers of catalysts used in cars , and exane analysts said it is most at risk from a potential collapse in diesel car sales , while deutsche noted that catalysts used in diesel vehicles cost five times the amount of petrol ones .\nhowever , the vw scandal could ultimately be positive for johnson matthey if it results in tighter regulation , according to some commentators .\n\u201cwe believe this could be good news for the autocatalyst producers as it may increase the demand for higher valued or more complex autotcatalysts , \u201d said analysts at hsbc .\nin july\u2019s summer 2015 budget , chancellor george osborne proposed a 12 - month extension to the three - year period during which a new car or motorcycle does not need an mot . the proposal , which is part of an effort to save uk motorists a total of \u00a3100m , is set to be considered by the government in the forthcoming motoring service strategy .\nmany vehicle owners welcomed the proposal , seeing it as a cheaper alternative to the current system . however , others weren\u2019t so keen , says jamie crowther , of the dealer group marshall motor holdings .\n\u2018motoring agency surveys say the majority of customers are against change , \u2019 he said .\n\u2018many customer - buying cycles , finance agreements and warranties are driven in the same three - year cycle . \u2019\nmembers of the automotive trade condemned the proposal when quizzed by workshop , claiming that it would endanger motorists\u2019 lives and diminish the importance of regular vehicle servicing , and a number of motoring organisations have spoken out against the idea , quoting figures that prove just how necessary mots are .\na spokesperson for the society of motor manufacturers and traders told us : \u2018the department for transport\u2019s own research has shown that decreasing the frequency of mot tests would increase deaths and serious injuries . some 22 per cent of cars currently fail their first mot , meaning that a fifth of vehicles would spend a year in an unroadworthy condition with a move to a fourth - year mot . \u2019\nstuart james , pictured , the director of the retail motor industry federation , echoes the sentiment . \u2018the uk currently has one of the lowest traffic fatality rates of all the countries in the eu , with fewer than 30 road deaths per million inhabitants , \u2019 he said . \u2018but statistics show that we would be jeopardising our amazing road safety record if we increase the amount of time a new car spends without having an mot . \u2019\nmotor codes is the government - backed , self - regulatory body for the motor industry . despite the support it receives from the government , it remains strongly against the mot extension proposal .\nkevin parker , head of marketing and communications at motor codes , said : \u2018road safety is paramount to the motor industry , and the mot is a vital component of maintaining strict vehicle safety standards . motor codes endorses the current system \u2013 we would argue that a decrease in the frequency of mot testing would lead to a significant rise in the number of unroadworthy vehicles on the road , and as such would see an increase in deaths and serious injuries . \u2019\na number of motoring professionals believe the problem lies in the association many drivers make between mots and servicing . while mots are a yearly necessity , depending on how many miles the vehicle covers it should be serviced accordingly \u2013 in some cases , multiple times a year . simple checks can be carried out by the vehicle owner , for example the oil , water and tyre pressure , although this can be hindered by a lack of knowledge .\na recent survey by dealership group evans halshaw found that 15 per cent of motorists don\u2019t know how to open their car bonnet and one in four tend to ignore any warning lights on the dashboard as they have no idea what they signify .\nmeanwhile , one in 20 participants were oblivious to the fact that you had to fill up the screen wash , while one in 10 didn\u2019t know that tyres had to be inflated with air .\nfigures such as these reaffirm the need for vehicle owners to stay up to date with their cars\u2019 servicing . a spokesperson for halford\u2019s autocentres added : \u2018even an average - mileage car is much more likely to be driving on unsafe and worn tyres and brakes after four years compared with three . having an automotive professional checking a car regularly is vital . \u2019\n\u2018the current three - year mot requirement is a perfect opportunity for consumers to be made aware of any issues that their cars may have . \u2019\nbesides the safety of the vehicle\u2019s occupants , there is another \u2013 and illegal \u2013 factor that worries many motoring organisations , says jamie caple , pictured , director of the derby - based car supermarket caralot .\nhe said : \u2018we truly believe the only people this change will benefit will be unscrupulous car traders who actively change mileages on vehicles , as the first mot is the point where its mileage is logged and clocking becomes more challenging . we believe an mot at four years old will massively increase the opportunity for vehicles to be clocked , and seeing as how lots of manufacturers still don\u2019t keep a national digital service record , getting away with it will be very easy . \u2019\nfinally , motorists are reminded that the new money - saving system could end up costing them more in the long run , with small , avoidable issues that would have been flagged in the three - year mot worsening into significant problems .\nrachel greasby , general manager at the good garage scheme , said : \u2018along with industry and motoring bodies including the imi and iam , we are all working hard to educate motorists about the importance of regular car servicing .\n\u2018the mot is just as important for three - year - old cars as it is for older vehicles . the mot is not a cost to the motorist if it provides them with safe motoring . if problems go undetected , it could cost financially more at a later stage , or could even result in road safety issues , putting motorists and their families at risk . \u2019\nso there you have it . the motoring industry seems resolutely against the four - year mot \u2013 but will the government listen ?\nsuzuki takes up residence at \u00a31 . 5m state - of - the - art training centre for apprentices\nwell , what a night that was ! the great and the good of the uk\u2019s used car industry gathered tonight at the brewery in central london for car dealer magazine\u2019s used car awards \u2013 and now we can reveal who the winners were .\nmassive and warm congratulations to all concerned from everyone at car dealer \u2013 and best wishes from all of our sponsors who are mentioned below .\nand that\u2019s it ! congratulations once again to our worthy winners as well as those who were highly commended or made it to the finals .\nthe portsmouth - based trader has been on our radar and when we started checking the scores we weren\u2019t surprised to see it was high on the list , but to jump straight to second was an incredible result .\n\u2018twitter is just fantastic for the inquiries and relationships you build . it\u2019s fantastic for getting your name out there and brand awareness . \u2019\nshe added : \u2018it\u2019s all me with a little help from the rest of the team . i think i must be going to the priory by the end of this year for twitter addiction , though ! \u2019\nperrys has proved that tweets that engage and add value to your followers feed is the best recipe to grow on social media , as once again it is first on our list .\ntom mughal , social media executive at perrys , said : \u2018it\u2019s fantastic news , thank you again ! we\u2019ve worked hard in the past few months maintaining the social media efforts that began last year , so to be named the most influential car dealer for the second time is really a great achievement for everyone .\n\u2018we benefit from a group - wide adoption of social media \u2013 content for our twitter page is coming from all over the company . photos from staff in our dealerships give our followers a true insight into the culture of perrys and what it\u2019s like to walk through our doors .\n\u2018even our chairman , ken savage , likes to suggest articles that he believes our audience will appreciate ! it\u2019s great to have that kind of support for social media from the top . \u2019\nbut what\u2019s the secret to its success ? mughal adds : \u2018if your tweets are interesting and you provide exactly what your audience wants to see , then your engagement will go up . as a result , your klout score should rise too . the most important thing for us is to add value to our consumer journey . \u2019\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\n/ / urltoken\nnumber of refugees accepted into the u . s . falls below the rest of the world combined for the first time since 1980\nbritish motorists are preparing a blockbuster lawsuit that could cost scandal - hit volkswagen billions of pounds .\nhundreds of thousands of vw , audi and seat owners are set to use new \u2018class action\u2019 rights .\nrival car makers may be dragged into the lawsuit too if they are also found to have fiddled emissions tests . vw has admitted fixing the exhaust gas checks on its diesel cars to make them appear more green .\neleven million vehicles with the \u2018defeat devices\u2019 were sold worldwide and hundreds of thousands are thought to be on britain\u2019s roads .\nowners , whose cars could plunge in value , can now band together in \u2018collective actions\u2019 under the consumer rights act , which comes into force next thursday . vw has put aside \u00a35billion to cope with the recall crisis but experts warn the final bill could force it into bankruptcy .\ndid merkel cover up volkswagen scandal ? as car maker ' s boss . . .\n' an investor ' s nightmare ' : vw crisis set to cost \u00a326bn as . . .\njacqueline young , of lawyers slater and gordon , said : \u2018if uk cars are found to contain defeat devices , this would give rise to a claim by car owners and car dealerships who bought vw vehicles on the basis of false information and whose asset has now devalued .\n\u2018the problem might not be limited to volkswagen , but rather may be endemic across the car industry . this could potentially give rise to a legal action the like of which this country has never seen . \u2019\nsteve fowler , editor - in chief of auto express , said : \u2018if volkswagen are cheating in one emissions test , how many more have they been cheating on ? this could be just the tip of the iceberg . and if one manufacturer is cheating , what about the others ? the silence has been deafening . you would expect other car makers to be making hay at the expense of a rival . but they are not . the industry should be shouting from the roof tops that they are clean . the should come out quickly and say they are not cheating . \u2019\nhe added : \u2018there is a real risk that sales could stall and residual values plummet . that means the car on your driveway is worth less . \u2019 martin williams of the institute of environmental sciences said higher than expected air pollution rates cast doubt on claims by manufacturers that they were reducing nitrogen oxide levels .\npollution should be falling , the professor said , adding : \u2018draw your own conclusions . we\u2019ve suspected for some time that something odd was going on . \u2019\nian colbeck , professor of aerosol science at the university of essex , said : \u2018it has recently been estimated that the impact of no2 , the pollutant in question , on mortality is equivalent to 23 , 500 deaths every year in the uk . \u2019\nexperts at which ? said the existing system for testing emissions \u2013 set to be replaced in 2017 \u2013 was hopelessly inaccurate .\nrichard lloyd , the consumer group\u2019s executive director , said : \u2018our research has consistently shown that the official test used by car makers is seriously in need of updating as it contains a number of loopholes that lead to unrealistic performance claims . \u2019\nhuw irranca - davies , who chairs the commons environmental audit committee , said customers needed urgent reassurance that they had not been cheated .\nthe mp added : \u2018this is not simply an issue of customers being deceived . air pollution from dangerous emissions in diesel vehicles is linked to thousands of deaths in the uk each year . the impact of poor air quality on health and mortality is already a scandal in the uk and in many of our major cities , and emissions from diesel vehicles are the prime culprit . \u2019\nan aa spokesman said : \u2018it concerns us that there may be pressure to ramp up vehicle excise duty , parking charges and clean air taxes because of this . \u2019\nwhich ? said the average difference between the claimed and measured fuel economy figure of cars is 12 per cent .\nits researchers found that the vw golf was the second - worst offender when it came to exaggerated claims of fuel economy .\nbottleneck of 700 , 000 migrants wait in libya to cross the . . .\n' prostitutes , orgies , group sex - 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as ivanka dons a short dress for visit to a nyc asphalt company\nsofia richie , 19 poses in a bikini top just after scott disick ' s ex kourtney kardashian , 39 , did the same . . . and fans call her out for it\nnaomi campbell wows in flamboyant feathered gown . . . while ashley graham sizzles in plunging lace dress as they walk in dolce & gabbana show in italy\nnaya rivera sells her five - bedroom la home for a cool $ 3 . 55 million after finalizing her divorce from ryan dorsey\nmel b ' is unable to pay her back taxes amid ongoing divorce battle with stephen belafonte . . . as it ' s estimated the pair owe up to $ 650k ' to the irs\nkylie jenner rocks curve - clinging attire as she shows off body . . . and considers going back to blonde\ndakota johnson dons striped wrap dress in la . . . after calling co - star chris hemsworth ' spectacular '\ncardi b hits back at troll who mocked her baby shower . . . as she shows off naked baby bump for photoshoot\nbuy your own celebrity hideaway ! castle adored by michael douglas and jack nicholson goes on sale for $ 5 . 2m ( and even comes with treehouse )\nant - man and the wasp soars to $ 76 million on opening weekend . . . beating its prequel by $ 19 million\nliam payne and cheryl split : carefree 1d star returns to stage for first time since break - up . . . as he poses happily with his backing dancers in france\ntristan thompson goes house hunting alone as he checks out $ 2m property in la with its own basketball court . . . just minutes from khloe ' s mansion\nchris hemsworth kicks off filming for the star - studded men in black spin - off as he cuts a sharp figure in london . . . 21 years after the first film hit screens\njill zarin admits she ' s ready to date again after being spotted with handsome businessman . . . following beloved husband bobby ' s death\ndj khaled cancels wireless performance due to ' travel issues ' just hours before his slot . . . as fans rage over his ' vacation ' snap\n13 reasons why villain justin prentice says he ' s not bothered by social media trolls . . . and that getting attacked online means he ' s doing his job as an actor\n' she didn ' t get those from me ' : kylie jenner says daughter stormi has dad travis scott ' s lips . . . as star reveals her breasts are ' three times the size ' post - baby\nkevin hart celebrates 39th birthday in las vegas . . . nearly a year after sin city cheating scandal\ndakota fanning joins michael b . jordan in voice cast of western anime series gen : lock\n' i regret making it public ' : guy pearce is remorseful for asserting his former co - star kevin spacey was ' handsy ' with him on the set of l . a . confidential\niconic movie home where molly ringwald ' s sixteen candles was filmed finally sells for $ 1 . 135 million after two years on market\nkendra caldwell duggar struggles through labor on counting on . . . before welcoming baby garrett\nwhy madonna dated only toyboys and why , as she pushes 60 , she ' s finally got bored with them . . . by the writer who knows her best\nbrooklyn beckham and squeeze lexy panterra get cozy at london club . . . enraging ex tallia storm\nyolanda hadid ' splits from boyfriend matt minnis ' . . . less than a year after david foster divorce\nbrooklyn beckham utilises his camera skills at wireless festival . . . after his debut photography book was slammed by fans\njustin bieber is the perfect gentleman as he handles the bags . . . while crop top - clad hailey baldwin struts alongside\n' i just don ' t want stuff ' kim kardashian doesn ' t buy her kids gifts to avoid spoiling them and sticks to a household budget . . . but says kanye is the ' biggest shopper '\njoanna gaines shares husband chip ' s unique birth tradition . . . as he cradles newborn son crew\nkylie jenner gushes baby stormi is ' changing every week ' and ' has cutest personality ' . . . as new mom admits to binge watching the handmaid ' s tale\nlena dunham says she was ' really smart ' to date ex jack antonoff . . . after posting nude selfie\ntom brady shows no mercy as he takes on gisele and his cancer - survivor mom in dodgeball . . . with a ' no crying ' rule\nlauren conrad ' s son liam takes a handful of cake . . . as proud mom ' celebrates one year with our little guy '\nkhloe kardashian ' anxious but eager ' as she gets back to work for the first time since true ' s birth . . . and her alarm goes off at 4 . 35am\nnia vardalos ' divorce filing . . . as duo split following 25 years of marriage\nkendall jenner boats in sheer dress . . . after snuggling up to her nba beau ben simmons at khloe kardashian ' s party\nkeyshia cole announces pregnancy on instagram . . . as boyfriend niko khale posts beach pic of couple\nanthony bourdain leaves majority of his $ 1 . 2m estate - 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rape and murder of a female student , 23 , on a delhi bus in . . .\nhollywood hostage actor who lost his eye , had nose and tongue slit , and was ' deprived of a member of his . . .\nhandcuffed harvey weinstein pleads not guilty to new rape charges , then shares a laugh with his lawyer after . . .\nmesmerising maps reveal record - breaking temperatures across the world as the earth experiences ' one of the . . .\ncouple arrested after their four - year - old son accidentally shots himself between the eyes could face ten . . .\nnumber of refugees accepted into the u . s . falls below the rest of the world combined for the first time . . .\nrevealed : the four warning signs you could be heading for divorce - including critcising your partner ' s . . .\nhistorically bad : orioles ' chris davis on pace to finish with the lowest qualifying batting average ever , . . .\n' he was my son ! ' devastated father sobs as he is detained by police moments after his two - year - old . . .\nhere comes aunt meghan ! duchess of sussex looks elegant in an olive green shift dress by ralph lauren as she . . .\nhere come the godparents ! kate and william are joined by childhood friends - including guy pelly - and the . . .\nfit for a prince ! louis becomes the eighth royal baby to wear the historic honiton lace christening robe on . . .\n' i hope he stays like this ' : kate and the archbishop of canterbury share a joke about sleeping louis as she . . .\nblue for a boy ! george and charlotte both wear the shade for their little brother louis ' christening as the . . .\nsuch a perfect princess ! cute charlotte steals the show again with her royal wave - and a very polite . . .\npregnant pippa looks glowing in a very appropriate shade of baby blue - as she joins her parents and brother . . .\nit ' s a hat trick for mcqueen ! kate repeats the look she chose for george and charlotte ' s christenings in . . ."]}
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culham centre for fusion energy / uk atomic energy authority | facebook\nupdates about culham centre for fusion energy and our work on the ultimate energy source : nuclear fusion ! operated by the uk atomic energy authority ( ukaea ) .\nculham centre for fusion energy ( ccfe ) is the uk\u2019s national laboratory for fusion research . ccfe ( formerly known as ukaea culham ) is based at culham science centre in oxfordshire , and is owned and operated by the united kingdom atomic energy authority .\nthe project will involve extensive collaboration with the world leading culham centre for fusion energy in oxfordshire . . . .\nculham centre for fusion energy ( ccfe ) is the uk ' s national laboratory for fusion research . ccfe is based at culham science centre in oxfordshire , and is owned and operated by the united kingdom atomic energy authority ( ukaea ) .\nculham centre for fusion energy is responsible for the operation of the jet facilities , via a contract between the european commission and the united kingdom atomic energy authority .\nunited kingdom atomic energy authority the uk atomic energy authority ( ukaea ) carries out fusion energy research on behalf of the uk government at culham science centre .\nthe culham centre for fusion energy ( ccfe ) is one of the world ` s leading fusion research laboratories . the ukaea hosts and manages the jet nuclear fusion energy . . .\n@ fusionenergy a big thank you to culham centre for fusion energy for giving us the tour today . experiments at the frontiers of science . urltoken\nwe are keen to encourage as many people as possible to view the fusion research facilities at culham centre for fusion energy . our policy for visits is given below .\nfrom 31 october 2009 , the uk ' s home of fusion research has a new name : the culham centre for fusion energy ( ccfe ) .\non 31 october , the uk ' s home of fusion research adopted a new name : the culham science centre for fusion energy ( ccfe ) .\nbiographies of key staff at culham centre for fusion energy . details of the organisation of jet can be found on the eurofusion website .\nthe culham centre for fusion energy near oxford is largely funded by the eu and dozens of its scientists come from outside the uk .\nthe uk ` s new fusion experiment mast upgrade - operated by ukaea at culham centre for fusion energy - will bring fusion closer to the power grid . . . .\nculham science centre - culham science centre combines world - class publicly funded research | culham science centre combines world - class publicly funded research into fusion power ; commercial technology organisations and culham innovation centre , to create a powerhouse of high technology innovation and enterprise in south oxfordshire , just a few miles south of the city of oxford .\nculham centre for fusion energy says the cash injection will keep it at the head of its field internationally and is a vote of confidence from europe .\nthe mega amp spherical tokamak ( mast ) facility at culham centre for fusion energy is undergoing a major upgrade that will enhance the uk ' s role in international fusion research .\nat culham centre for fusion energy , which is part of the uk atomic energy authority , we are amongst the world ` s leaders in this endeavour , integrating science , . . .\nhrh the duke of york visited ukaea yesterday to see at first hand its pioneering work on fusion energy at culham science centre near abingdon .\nsome of culham science centre\u2019s smaller and start - up high technology companies are hosted in the culham innovation centre , a dedicated business incubator managed by oxford innovation ltd . for more details , see www . culham - ic . co . uk .\nuk fusion programme nails its colours to the mast the uk ' s innovative mega amp spherical tokamak ( mast ) facility at culham centre for fusion energy will receive a \u00a330 million upgrade .\nthe culham fusion project , dubbed mast upgrade , is run by the uk atomic energy authority .\nculham science centre is home to the uk fusion programme run by the research arm of the uk atomic energy authority ( ukaea ) . it is the leading uk centre of excellence in plasma science and engineering .\nthe uk atomic energy authority , and its research arm culham centre for fusion energy , are based at culham science in oxfordshire . responsible for operating both the uk\u2019s fusion research programme and europe\u2019s jet fusion facility , it is also diversifying to support a wider range of nuclear research communities in areas including materials research and remote handling . culham is presently involved in two nnuf projects :\nthe culham science centre site is also an attractive location for hi - tech businesses . it houses accommodation for a diverse range of science and technology tenants , including an innovation centre for start - up companies . more information on commercial property at culham is available at urltoken .\nculham science centre is home to over 45 commercial businesses from start - ups to major international organisations .\nukaea\u2019s fusion lab culham centre for fusion energy oversees britain\u2019s fusion programme , soon to be headed by the new mast upgrade experiment . it also hosts the world\u2019s largest fusion research facility , jet ( joint european torus ) , which it operates for european scientists under a contract with the european commission .\nukaea\u2019s fusion lab culham centre for fusion energy oversees britain\u2019s fusion programme , headed by the mast upgrade ( mega amp spherical tokamak ) experiment . it also hosts the world\u2019s largest fusion research facility , jet ( joint european torus ) , which it operates for european scientists under a contract with the european commission .\nculham science centre owned and managed by the united kingdom atomic energy authority , is sited in one of the most successful science locations in the country .\nculham science centre has an exciting future , browse through our pages and see what you could be part of .\nwe ' re hoping to repeat our world record shots and extend them ,\nprof cowley , who is director of the culham centre for fusion energy - which hosts jet , told bbc news .\nif you have a question about fusion or culham centre for fusion energy that is not answered by this website , or have a comment about the website , please use the form below . we will reply as soon as possible .\nthe united kingdom ' s fusion research programme is based at culham centre for fusion energy ( ccfe ) in oxfordshire . the work is funded by the engineering and physical sciences research council and by the european union under the euratom treaty .\n\u201cit is simply bonkers to leave euratom , \u201d says steven cowley , a theoretical physicist at the university of oxford who until last year was director of the culham centre for fusion energy , which hosts jet .\ngeneral fusion\u2019s science team includes phd scientists from leading fusion research institutions including l\u2019\u00e9cole polytechnique in france , the culham centre for fusion technology in the uk , the joint institute for high temperatures at the russian academy of sciences , and kyushu university in japan .\nculham science centre ( csc ) is delighted to announce our tenant oxis energy has secured a \u00a33 . 7 million investment from brazilian private equity fund aerotec .\noriginally formed in 1954 to carry out nuclear research for the government , the authority now manages the uk fusion research programme at culham centre for fusion energy in oxfordshire , including the mega amp spherical tokamak ( mast ) experiment . it also operates the joint european torus ( jet ) fusion facility on behalf of the european fusion development agreement ( efda ) at culham . fusion research at culham is funded by the research councils uk energy programme and by the european union under the euratom treaty . see urltoken and urltoken for more information .\nthe controlled exhaust of power and particles from a hot fusion plasma , through the ' divertor ' area of the reactor , is arguably the biggest challenge facing a future fusion power plant using the tokamak design , according to the culham centre for fusion energy ( ccfe ) .\nthis is achieved by confining the gas within a magnetic field and then heating it to temperatures of around 150 million celsius , according to dr james harrison , tokamak science programme delivery manager at culham centre for fusion energy .\nthe uk atomic energy authority ( ukaea ) carries out fusion energy research on behalf of the government at culham science centre near abingdon in oxfordshire . it is also developing culham as a location of hi - tech research and business , with around 40 tenant companies now on site and ukaea\u2019s new race robotics centre and materials research facility opening earlier in 2016 .\nsince the 1970s , the culham centre has hosted an experimental reactor known as the joint european torus ( jet ) that holds the global record for sustaining the longest burst of fusion .\nmast ( mega amp spherical tokamak ) is the uk ' s fusion energy experiment , based at culham centre for fusion energy . along with nstx - u \u2013 a complementary experiment at princeton in the usa \u2013 mast is one of the world ' s two leading spherical tokamaks ( sts ) .\nsubject to the eu extending the uk\u2019s contract to host the world - class nuclear fusion facility beyond 2018 , the uk has agreed to underwrite its fair share of jet \u2019s running costs , which is based at the culham centre for fusion energy in oxfordshire .\nthe uk\u2019s new fusion experiment mast upgrade at culham , oxfordshire is to receive funding to tackle one of the hottest issues in fusion energy research \u2013 plasma exhaust .\nthe ada lovelace centre ( alc ) is an integrated , cross - disciplinary data intensive science centre , for better exploitation of research carried out at our large . . .\nas project manager for the national ignition facility ( nif ) and as principal associate director for the nif & photon science directorate , he was responsible for completing construction and bringing into full operation the world\u2019s largest , highest energy optical instrument for studying high energy density physics in the laboratory and for studying inertial fusion energy .\nin the meantime , any future arrangements for culham will depend on settling several fundamental questions .\nthe belief at the culham centre is that having proved the basic science of fusion , the project is moving into a phase of engineering in which designs for an affordable commercial reactor are explored .\nthe joint european torus ( jet ) , located at culham centre for fusion energy , is the world\u2019s largest and most powerful tokamak and the focal point of the european fusion research programme . designed to study fusion in conditions approaching those needed for a power plant , it is the only device currently operating that can use the deuterium - tritium fuel mix that will be used for commercial fusion power .\nin fusion energy at culham . we ' re looking for an electrical / electronics engineer / technician , an electrical technician and apprentice electricians . more info and online application :\nfunding for mast upgrade enhancements announced culham ' s new tokamak mast upgrade is to receive funding to tackle one of the hottest issues in fusion energy research \u2013 plasma exhaust .\nukaea researches fusion energy and related technologies , with the aim of positioning the uk as a leader in sustainable nuclear energy .\nto take sts to the next level , more powerful and flexible machines will be needed . with this in mind , culham centre for fusion energy is implementing a major upgrade that will give mast unique capabilities . main features of the upgrade include :\nukaea is also growing a burgeoning technology programme \u2013 developing expertise and design / testing facilities in the key areas required for fusion power production . two new facilities have just been constructed at culham science centre :\nculham conference centre is managed by the award - winning elior uk ; one of the uk\u2019s leading catering , hospitality and facilities management organisations .\ndo you want to help shape the future of the world ' s energy ? if so , culham centre for fusion energy is the place to be and we can offer a range of career opportunities . these include scientific and engineering roles , as well as technical and administrative positions supporting our research programme .\nthe uk fusion programme is centred around magnetic confinement fusion at the culham centre for fusion energy ( ccfe ) , one of the world ' s leading centres for fusion research - in addition , we are collaborating with the euratom directorate of the european commission to fund the joint european torus ( jet ) , the largest and most powerful magnetic fusion device in the world . jet is also based at culham and is a precursor to the next generation fusion facility\niter\n, which is now being built in cadarache , france .\nnuclear fusion is one of the most promising options for generating large amounts of carbon - free energy in the future .\nwith recent breakthroughs in fusion technology , and new capital accelerating the pace of development , fusion energy is advancing quickly . governments and companies around the globe have realized the potential of fusion energy and are investing in the future of limitless , clean energy .\nit is the largest single research centre funded by the european union in britain .\nnew uk atomic energy authority board ready to take on fusion challenges - gov . uk\nin 1997 , scientists pushed 24mw of energy into jet and managed to get 16mw out - a fusion energy gain of about 0 . 7 . a fusion energy gain factor ( known as q ) of greater than one is required to achieve\nbreakeven\n, where the amount of energy produced equals the amount of energy consumed .\nto utilise fusion as an energy source on earth , gas is heated to extreme temperatures , over 100 million degrees \u2013 hotter than the centre of the sun . this creates a plasma in which fusion reactions take place . a commercial power station will use the energy produced by fusion reactions to generate electricity .\nphotograph of professor ian chapman at culham science centre is attached . for more information or interviews please contact nick holloway , ukaea media manager , at nick . holloway @ urltoken or on 01235 466232 .\nimo there needs to be a shift in focus on the approach to fusion energy generation .\neurofusion funds fusion research activities in accordance with its roadmap to the realisation of fusion energy . the roadmap outlines the most efficient way to realise fusion electricity by 2050 .\nthe laboratory , based at culham science centre in oxfordshire , was previously known as ukaea culham , and has been the site of the uk fusion program since opening in 1960 . it also operates the jet ( joint european torus ) experiment on behalf of its european partners .\nit was important for us to have an office in oxfordshire as it is centrally located with easy access to london . culham innovation centre was the perfect fit with it being located at a science campus combined with the flexibility to expand at the centre without costly overheads associated with office moves .\nfusion energy fusion research aims to copy the process which powers the sun for a new large - scale source of clean energy here on earth . when light atomic nuclei fuse together to form heavier ones , a large amount of energy is released . to do this , fuel is heated to extreme temperatures , ten times hotter than the centre of the sun , forming a plasma in which fusion reactions take place . a commercial power station will use the energy produced by fusion reactions to generate electricity .\nthe laboratory , based at culham science centre in oxfordshire , was previously known as ukaea culham , and has been the site of the uk fusion programme since opening in 1960 . it also operates the jet ( joint european torus ) experiment on behalf of its european research partners .\nthe ukaea hosts and manages the jet nuclear fusion energy experiment on behalf of the eu and is also home to the uk ` s mast - u fusion energy experiment . . . .\nnuclear fusion , the process that powers the sun , can play a big part in our carbon - free energy future . culham is one of the world ' s leading fusion research laboratories . our scientists and engineers are working with partners around the globe to develop fusion as a new source of cleaner energy for tomorrow ' s power stations .\nthe tokamak is the most developed magnetic confinement system and is the basis for the design of future fusion reactors using this method . it was invented in the soviet union during the 1960s and soon adopted by researchers around the world . the joint european torus ( jet \u2013 pictured ) , located at culham centre for fusion energy , is the largest and most powerful tokamak currently operating .\nculham has concentrated on magnetic confinement fusion research ( mainly so - called tokamak devices ) ever since . in 1978 , in addition to a number of uk fusion devices , culham was chosen to host the european \u2018flagship\u2019 fusion project , the joint european torus ( jet ) . jet has been operating at culham ever since , and remains the principal experiment in european and world wide fusion research .\n\u00a9 2012 - 2018 all rights reserved fusion energy consortium\u2122 all rights are reserved in the fusion energy consortium\u2122 intellectual work product as embodied in this website . the fusion energy consortium project was begun in 2012 and our intent is to launch the consortium as described in the fusion energy consortium section of this website once sponsors are fully in place and permission is granted by them to make public announcements .\nalexandrine k\u00e1ntor , a senior electrical designer at the culham centre for fusion energy , said on twitter that it was the first she\u2019d heard of it . \u201calways nice to know you might lose your job via the newspapers , cause the gov\u2019 didn ' t think it necessary to tell your ceo , \u201d she wrote .\nfirst mast upgrade machine hardware arrives at culham a milestone in the project to upgrade the mega amp spherical tokamak was reached earlier this month when the first machine component for the upgrade was delivered to culham .\nsince the vote for brexit , many at the centre have become\nextremely nervous\namid uncertainty about future financing and freedom of movement .\nhrh the duke of york visited ukaea to see at first hand the pioneering work on fusion energy .\nduring a run of the experiment in september 2013 , the small amount of energy released through the fusion reaction exceeded the amount of energy being absorbed by the fuel - a first at any fusion facility .\nthe other media attractive fusion technology is nif , but this has no intention to be an energy generation system , it\u2019s purely for weapons research .\nfusion research at culham is funded by the engineering and physical sciences research council and by the european union under the euratom treaty .\none kilogram of fusion fuel can provide the same amount of energy as 10 million kilograms of fossil fuel .\nthe uk atomic energy authority actively promotes equality and values diversity in our workforce . these skills are central to race ' s remit as a national centre . . .\nover the decades , hundreds of european scientists and engineers have spent time at culham to work at jet and for many years there was even a european school for their children .\ncentronic has worked on projects for many key customers in the space industry , providing silicon photodiodes for sun acquisition sensors for launch vehicles for various space exploration projects . we have also supplied detectors for imaging systems f . . .\nfusion research aims to copy the process which powers the sun for a new large - scale source of clean energy here on earth . when light atomic nuclei fuse together to form heavier ones , a large amount of energy is released . to do this , fuel is heated to extreme temperatures , ten times hotter than the centre of the sun , forming a plasma in which fusion reactions take place . a commercial power station will use the energy produced by fusion reactions to generate electricity .\nthe uk atomic energy authority\u2019s new board holds its first meeting on 13 december , following the recruitment of a team of world - renowned physicists and highly - skilled professionals as directors . the board will lead the authority into a new era of unique and exciting challenges . these challenges include overseeing the authority\u2019s main research into nuclear fusion at culham centre for fusion energy ( through operation of the jet and mast fusion experiments ) and , further into the future , positioning the authority to best exploit work on the new international iter device and future fusion power plants .\nthe reason i state direct generation is that the net energy gain can be lower for a workable commercial reactor .\nculham science centre is a vibrant and exciting place where students , apprentices and highly qualified technicians from all corners of the world come to work , and relax , in the campus - like environment .\nwhy work at culham ? hear from our employees in their words \u2013 watch the video below on careers at the uk atomic energy authority , which runs ccfe .\nacross the world a new generation of machines are being built that will push the envelope of fusion science and lead to breakeven \u2013 the point where energy input is matched by the energy output by the fusion reaction \u2013 and beyond .\nthe uk atomic energy authority is assembling mast upgrade at culham science centre and the device is within months of its first operations . the \u00a321 million of plasma exhaust enhancements will be phased between now and 2022 . funding will come jointly from the european fusion research consortium eurofusion and the uk\u2019s engineering and physical sciences research council .\nukaea is an executive non - departmental public body , sponsored by the department for business , energy & industrial strategy .\nnuclear fusion has the potential to offer an almost limitless source of energy with minimal environmental impact . while the timeline for delivery is beyond the 2050 emission target fusion is an attractive technology that needs to be developed .\nfusion is different . the nuclear arm of the european union , known as euratom , pays a consortium of national labs and university groups\u2014dubbed eurofusion\u2014to carry out fusion research , most of which is aimed at supporting iter . eurofusion will receive \u20ac424 million for the work over 5 years ( 2014\u201318 ) , and another \u20ac283 million will go to the culham centre for operating jet and hosting iter - related research .\nstaff at culham are running through a range of possible scenarios for their future from the worst - case of closure to one in which work continues .\nthis could bring jet up to the coveted goal of\nbreakeven\nwhere fusion yields as much energy as it consumes .\nthis comes just as preparations are under way for an important new run of fusion tests next year .\nthe information gained from this research is seen as crucial for shaping a massive international fusion effort , an experimental fusion reactor known as iter , being built at cadarache in southern france - many of whose design features are derived from work at culham . .\nbut clarity on the likely outcome is not easy to come by . the department for business , energy and industrial strategy declined requests for an interview with science minister jo johnson .\nthese upgrades will allow fusion scientists to improve their understanding of plasma exhaust physics and enable better predictive modelling of this issue for the prototype fusion powerplant demo .\nwhile pacer fusion reliably produced the conditions to ignite a fusion plasma by using a tiny amount of fissile material as an igniter ( nuclear fission was used to produce fusion ) , is it not worthwhile to as a planet start to generate fusion energy using the pacer fusion approach rather than waiting another 30 \u2013 50 years for tokamaks to produce commercial energy at a reasonalbe and competitive cost ? ucrl : 98458 pacer revisited , \u2013 by dr . ralph moir \u2013 urltoken\nthe national ignition facility in the us recently made a fusion breakthrough of its own . nif takes a different approach to fusion from that taken by jet and iter , concentrating laser energy on a hydrogen fuel pellet to initiate fusion .\nowned and managed by the united kingdom atomic energy authority , culham science centre combines world - class publicly funded research into fusion power , commercial technology organisations and culham innovation centre , to create a powerhouse of high technology innovation and enterprise in south oxfordshire , just a few miles south of the city of oxford . it is sited in one of the most successful science locations in the country and is a partner in science vale oxford , along with other public and private sector organisations in the area , to promote southern oxfordshire as a global hot spot for enterprise and innovation in science , high technology and the application of knowledge .\nprofessor chapman will take over the role from present ceo steve cowley on 1 october . he will lead the uk\u2019s magnetic confinement fusion research programme at culham science centre as the new mast upgrade experiment approaches its 2017 launch \u2013 and the operation of the world\u2019s largest nuclear fusion device , jet , on behalf of european scientists . he will also take forward ukaea\u2019s increasing range of hi - tech activities at the culham site near oxford , including the recently - opened materials research facility , the race robotics centre , and the oxford advanced skills apprentice training facility .\nthe first major element of the mast upgrade tokamak has arrived at culham , as the project to upgrade the uk ' s fusion research device gathers pace .\nfancy a challenge ? how about working on fusion : the ultimate energy source . hear from our staff in this new video :\nwhile large scale experiments such as these continue , the technological improvements that have enabled these advances have attracted new players in fusion energy . private companies such as general fusion see the urgent need for clean , on - demand energy sources to combat climate change , and are leveraging the agility and efficiency of private industry to bring fusion power to the grid decades sooner .\nccfe director professor ian chapman said the centre faced its \u2018greatest period of uncertainty\u2019 and feared it could lose hundreds of researchers .\nconsolidating our oxfordshire training at culham science centre is the perfect fit as we are now based alongside the future of uk power . in addition , the uk atomic energy authority strongly believes in apprentices and equipping them with higher - level skills to help young people advance to senior positions with industry leading employers .\nwith energy demand growing at an alarming rate , fusion energy has the potential to provide a long - term environmentally responsible solution for baseload electricity production . today at jet , it is a fairly routine operation to heat plasmas to 200 million degrees , initiate and maintain a fusion reaction in a controlled and predictable way , and understand and improve plasma performance . iter is designed to achieve an energy gain of at least ten , and should demonstrate that a fusion power plant is feasible . this means that fusion could be providing an invaluable extra energy option from the middle of this century .\nhowever , higher gain factors are required to achieve self - sustaining fusion , where the reactions continue without any external input of energy .\nthe scientists have been working on creating a working fusion reactor at culham for years but now they have been given funding to tackle one\u2019s of the biggest problems \u2013 getting rid of the waste gas created in the process .\na question mark hangs over a world - leading laboratory that has pioneered research into fusion for nearly 40 years .\nsince joining general fusion in 2010 , he has held multiple responsibilities : building strategic partnerships internationally with fusion research institutions and key players in the energy industry ; overseeing corporate strategy , communications and government relations ; and now as cto he is responsible for developing and implementing general fusion\u2019s technology strategy and science program .\nit also establishes a common market in nuclear goods , services , capital and people within the eu . importantly , euratom also has established nuclear co - operation agreements ( ncas ) that enable trade with countries outside the eu , including the us , japan , australia and canada . as well as promoting long - term r & d projects , notably the iter fusion programme in the south of france and jet ( the joint european torus ) based near oxford at the culham centre for fusion energy .\ninside a fusion reactor , light atomic nuclei are fused together to form larger ones , releasing a huge amount of energy in the process .\nfrance , and first plasma is anticipated for 2025 . fusion is progressing and is on the cusp of a revolution .\nthere are still great challenges to overcome before fusion becomes a viable source of energy for the future but continued funding will not only provide the facilities and research base necessary for progression but also the skilled scientists and engineers needed to continue to work in this area .\nwe use the mailchimp service to send fusion in europe . please click the button to subscribe to fusion in europe .\nthe uk atomic energy authority ' s new board is to hold its first meeting .\nthis process releases masses of energy which can be captured and used to generate electricity .\njet was the result of a european plan for fusion power conceived in the 1970s . recently , the machine has undergone a series of upgrades to bring components in line with those planned for iter . in coming years , it will shed light on some of the challenges for making fusion a success .\nthe uk ' s plan to leave euratom has thrown into doubt the future of the joint european torus ( jet ) , a nuclear - fusion facility in culham , uk .\ntaking mast apart - piece by piece the first phase of the mast upgrade project continues with the removal of mast ' s centre column .\noxfordshire is home to the world\u2019s best scientists and being based at culham provides us with easy access to that talent .\nwe did it ! success for the first beam of the accelerator resulting from the collaboration between europe and japan . the experiment will help engineers validate the materials for demo fusion machine .\nand , beyond iter , plans are already being developed for the first fusion power station , a project called demo - british officials had high hopes that culham would land the prestigious task of designing it . now they are much less confident .\nadvances in plasma physics , computing , modern electronics and materials science have progressed the technology to the edge of being a viable source of power , and put fusion energy in a position to disrupt the multi - trillion dollar energy industry .\nthe fundamental issue i predict with tokamak is that at the point when it produces net fusion energy , let alone a net energy generation capability , more and more money will have been thrown at this technology with little or no benefit .\nfusion energy is a national priority for the european union , china , south korea , and japan \u2013 all have specific goals , timescales , and funding to implement successful fusion energy programs . in addition to independent national projects , 35 countries representing more than half of the world\u2019s population are collaborating on the iter tokamak project under construction in the south of france .\nthe way fusion works is that scientists take a form of hydrogen found in seawater , deuterium , and heat it up in a reactor until it is ten times hotter than the centre of the sun .\nnow the uk\u2019s nuclear fusion experiment mast upgrade , at culham in oxfordshire , is to receive \u00a321m to investigate new technology to cool the extremely hot plasma exhaust produced by the reaction .\nfusion power plants should provide a baseload supply of large amounts of electricity , at costs that are estimated to be broadly similar to other energy sources .\ntokamak research has probably given more insight into fusion , however as an energy generation solution i believe it to be a bit of a white elephant .\nadditionally : in the originating questions article it stated that no one had created a net energy fusion reaction , this is incorrect . see hydrogen bombs .\ni am extremely pleased to appoint professor ian chapman as ceo of the uk atomic energy authority . he is a real asset to the sector and will use his energy and expertise to promote the uk\u2019s fusion research both at home and internationally .\nthe lapd team is extremely happy at culham science centre , which is why we decided to expand on site rather than move elsewhere . it has a great campus feel and we benefit from being part of a thriving environment with a range of different companies on site .\ninertial confinement fusion energy is doomed since one can never shield the line of sight lenses or mirrors from the high energy neutron damage . magnetic confinement fusion is doomed since a reactor cannot be built without testing the components \u2013 and this is impossible without a working reactor . catch - 22 comes to mind .\nthe most recent european roadmap for the realisation of fusion energy foresees a demonstration fusion power plant to put electricity on the grid in the early 2040s . jet has demonstrated fusion power \u2013 however , the challenge of making electricity continuously and at a competitive price is considerable . much of this challenge involves the development of suitable materials that remain robust and strong in the challenging environment of a future fusion power station .\ncentronic has close relationships with many research facilities worldwide , and provides detectors for measurement and environmental control for research establishments studying materials utilising particle physics , synchrotron , fusion and fission tec . . .\nnuclear fusion has long held out the promise of clean , safe energy but dealing with the extremely high temperatures generated in the reactors is no easy task .\nhoward wilson was appointed as programme director in 2017 , a post which he holds alongside a chair in plasma physics at the university of york . he joined the uk atomic energy authority in 1988 as a theoretical plasma physicist after graduating with a phd in theoretical high energy particle physics from the university of cambridge . he moved to the university of york in 2005 , and became director of the york plasma institute in 2011 . he has been director of the epsrc centre for doctoral training in the science and technology of fusion energy since 2012 . he has served on international fusion programme advisory committees including for the helmholtz association , research laboratory for the physics of advanced plasmas , st petersburg , the kstar tokamak ( south korea ) and australia national university .\niter concept is very problematic . well , even if the iter succeeds , the cost of energy generated will be so expensive that will be hard to compete with other forms of cheaper energy production . thus , my bet is on electrostatic fusion machines .\nfusion is the process which powers the sun and stars . when light atomic nuclei fuse together to form heavier ones , a large amount of energy is released .\nsince the first machines were constructed in the 1950s , exponential improvements in energy output have been achieved and fusion is now approaching the realm of viable power plants .\nfusion is the process that powers the sun and a decades - long quest has attempted to replicate it here on earth to provide a clean source of energy .\ngeneral fusion collaborates with leading research institutions around the world , drawing on decades of scientific investigation to accelerate development of its magnetized target fusion system . these partnerships pair general fusion\u2019s in - house expertise with deep specialist knowledge across plasma physics , shockwave physics , pulsed power engineering and materials technology , reducing technical risk and fast - tracking our approach to fusion energy .\nif the united kingdom votes to leave the european union on 23 june , the exit will break up cross - border collaborations and cut off e . u . funding for u . k . scientists . for fusion research , the possibility of a brexit is particularly worry ing . europe\u2019s largest fusion facility , the joint european torus ( jet ) , is sited just south of oxford , u . k . ; a vote to leave would put it in a legal limbo that could halt vital research supporting the international thermonuclear experimental reactor ( iter ) , now under construction in southern france . jet dominates much of the work at its host institution , the culham centre for fusion energy . a brexit \u201ccertainly will make us very vulnerable , \u201d says steve cowley , the center\u2019s director .\n. he led preparatory studies and the physics proposal for the mast tokamak before becoming head of culham\u2019s experiments department in 1998 . more recently , he co - ordinated initial culham work on iter diagnostics . dr morris has had many roles in eu fusion programme and project committees , starting with the jet scientific council , and he is currently an ad personam member of the efda science and technology advisory committee .\nian chapman became ceo of the uk atomic energy authority and head of ccfe in october 2016 . he joined culham in 2004 , becoming head of tokamak science in 2014 . between 2010 - 2014 he led the stability programme within tokamak science . he has also held a number of international roles in fusion . he was a task force leader for jet from 2012 to 2014 . he was appointed a member of the programme advisory committee for us experiment nstx - u in 2013 . he has chaired international working groups for iter and led work packages within the eu fusion programme .\nnif has a military purpose indeed . nif started their history as one of the project of stockpile stewardship and management program . experiments for management of thermonuclear bombs are performed with nif system as well as for energy generation . if i remember correctly , most of the budgets for nif are still military budgets .\nmast upgrade : the final push almost a month into 2016 , and the mast upgrade project is approaching the finishing straight at culham .\nprior to founding chrysalix evc , wal spent six years as the vice president of strategic planning at westcoast energy , and also advised energy , chemicals and financial services blue chip companies on innovation and change management while working for more than seven years with mckinsey & company .\nthe fusion community hopes their luck could change when the multi - bn - euro iter fusion experiment comes online in cadarache , in the south of france , in the 2020s . and officials from jet , based at culham , oxfordshire , are now in the process of signing a contract that will keep the facility running for another five years .\nprofessor jarboe\u2019s current research interests lie in plasma physics and controlled fusion . he is presently pursuing three plasma research interests . first , he is director of the plasma science and innovation center ( psi - center ) . the goal of the center is to develop computational predictability for improved magnetic confinement configurations with controlled fusion applications . the psi - center plays an important role in making fusion energy practical and in advancing plasma science in general . second , he leads the helicity injected torus ( hit ) program on campus . this method allows steady state operation . developing an efficient current drive method for a spheromak that is compatible with good confinement would be a major advance for practical fusion energy .\nthe materials research facility is built to test irradiated materials for both the fusion and fission materials development programmes and will be used . . .\njet is a prized facility at the centre of the uk\u2019s global leadership in nuclear fusion research , which is why the government is taking every possible step to secure its future and to maintain highly - skilled jobs in the uk .\nthe culham centre\u2019s current chief executive , ian chapman , told nature that \u2014 after meeting with government officials \u2014 he is sure that the united kingdom has no intention of drawing back from nuclear research and development or civil nuclear programmes . \u201cthere\u2019s no indication that this means we\u2019re stopping our nuclear programme , far from it , \u201d says chapman , who is also chief executive of the uk atomic energy authority .\nccfe engineers last week took delivery of one of the key components for the mast upgrade tokamak . the centre rod is an integral part of forming the device\u2019s \u2018toroidal\u2019 magnetic field which confines the hot plasma in its compact \u2018cored apple\u2019 shape .\nrecipe for success take one stainless steel tokamak component , bake in the oven for seven hours at 980 degrees c till it ' s just right\u2026et voil\u00e0 \u2013 it ' s ready to go into the fusion device .\nlift - off for mast upgrade it ' s all systems go for the upgrade of the uk ' s fusion experiment mast after a nail - biting operation to move the entire machine was completed just before christmas .\nfusion is markedly different from current nuclear power , which operates through splitting atoms - fission - rather than squashing them together as occurs in fusion .\nmast upgrade : fitting the last piece of the puzzle on 7 march , the finishing straight got one ( major ) step closer for the new mast upgrade tokamak , with the lifting and positioning of the centre column into the heart of the machine .\nfor uk schools we run a series of visit days aimed at a - level physics or equivalent students to come and learn about nuclear fusion and the research happening at culham . these visits consist of an introductory talk followed by a tour of our jet facility and last around 2 . 5 hours .\ninstrumental in the creation of the united states advanced battery consortium , which he co - founded with the department of energy , mr . runkle has received numerous awards for his work including the asm medal for the advancement of research and the wu manufacturing leadership award .\njet ( joint european torus ) was the prototype for iter and over its extended lifetime will effectively carry out a dress rehearsal for that much bigger reactor , which will aim to demonstrate the scientific viability of fusion power at scale .\nmast upgrade provides a uniquely flexible test bed for plasma exhaust physics in all divertor configurations . this extra funding will enhance our capabilities even further , enabling mast upgrade to assess alternative divertors for use in the first fusion power plants .\nwith funding from epsrc , adriana ( advanced digital radiometric instrumentation for applied nuclear activities ) is providing instruments for use by industrial and university researchers at culham and at partners the universities of lancaster and liverpool . culham has four state - of - the - art high resolution gamma spectrometry systems with digital signal processing and analysis software . the adriana equipment can be used to support power stations , nuclear security applications and decommissioning operations , as well as research projects .\nit ' s a concern not only for the european people here but also for the english people because it puts the whole institute at risk .\nresearchers at culham are developing a type of fusion reactor known as a \u2018tokamak\u2019 \u2013 a magnetic chamber in which plasma is heated and controlled . the research is focused on preparing for the international tokamak experiment iter , now being built in southern france . iter \u2013 due to start up in 2025 \u2013 is designed to show that fusion can work at the scale of a powerplant , and if successful should lead to electricity from fusion being on the grid by 2050 .\noperating jet , europe ' s flagship experiment . jet is situated at ccfe next to the uk ' s fusion laboratory . ccfe hosts the jet facility on behalf of fusion researchers around europe via a contract between the european commission and the united kingdom atomic energy authority .\nin 1997 , jet set the world record for producing the largest amount of power ( 16mw ) from fusion using deuterium - tritium ( d - t ) , the fuel proposed for the first generation of fusion power plants . after a period of upgrades , the project is preparing an attempt at breaking that record .\nto make fusion energy commercially viable , future fusion reactors will need to produce a positive balance of energy , to harness plasmas for several hours , avoid too expensive materials and , last but not least , find materials that are capable to withstand the enormous heat loads and neutron fluxes that are expected in a fusion power plant ( some factors higher than in iter ) . the objective of the iter project is to gain the knowledge necessary for the design of the next - stage device : a demonstration fusion power plant . in iter , scientists will study plasmas under conditions similar to those expected in a future power plant . iter will be the first fusion experiment to produce net power ; it will also test key technologies , including heating , control , diagnostics , and remote maintenance .\ntwo european projects are hoping to pave the way for commercially viable power generation using nuclear fusion \u2013 a breakthrough that could make a massive contribution to our energy and climate change worries . we put your questions to the scientists and engineers working on these ambitious and fascinating schemes .\ndespite its history spanning some five decades , scientists hoping to harness fusion have faced many hurdles . but it remains an attractive prospect because it can yield a near limitless supply of clean energy .\nthank you to all readers of the engineer who sent in questions for the teams at iter \u2013 the project to demonstrate the feasibility of magnetic - confinement nuclear fusion that is currently under construction in cadarache , france \u2013 and its predecessor and pilot project , the joint european torus ( jet ) at culham in oxfordshire .\nseveral readers have questioned the value of committing such large amounts of money to a project that has already taken many years and isn\u2019t likely to produce a commercial solution to our energy needs for decades to come ( if at all ) . what would you say to them to persuade them that fusion is a worthwhile investment , particularly over other already - proven alternative energy technologies such as renewables ?"]}
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. this swift code follows the same general structure as mentioned in the next section . for a detailed breakdown analysis of bic code mkcbtztzxxx , scroll towards the bottom of the page for specific details .\nagl : the bank has the board of directors which has broad and rich experience that is useful in guiding the bank\u2019s activities .\nbot requires all banks to raise their capital base to sh15 billion by 2015 . mkombozi bank has so far a core capital deficit of sh1 . 2 billion , the statement said .\nmkombozi bank , which has five branches , posted a sh119 million profit after tax in 2013 and its accounts books for the first quarter of this year indicated a profit of sh565 million .\nstatement by the ceo of the dar es salaam stock exchange mr . moremi marwa on the listing o mkombozi bank ( tanzania ) limited at the dar es salaam stock exchange on 29th december 2014\ntbl was the top gainer of the week after its share price appreciated by 11 . 82 per cent to sh12 , 300 . top losers for the week was swissport which depreciated by 12 per cent sh 4 , 400 per share and mkombozi commercial bank that fell by 10 per cent and closed the week at sh900 per share .\nthe bank is focusing on its vision and mission , especially following these new developments and challenging environment . accordingly , mkombozi bank is prioritizing its efforts in a number of areas to expand the bank\u2019s revenue base and increase its assets and market outreach . these areas include the establishment of agency banking ; intensification of micro lending activities ; intensification of corporate lending activities ;\nmwanga community bank limited popularly known as \u201cbenki ya wananchi mwanga\u201d opened its doors to the public nine years ago after obtained its license from bank of tanzania as a regional unit financial institution in year 2000 . in 2009 mcb obtained a regional bank license from bot which allow the bank to operate throughout kilimanjaro region .\nthe stock of exim bank ( tanzania ) is owned by private individuals and corporate entities . the current shareholding in the bank is summarized in the table below :\nas national interests turn to the marketplace , tanzania ' s diplomacy has shifted toward establishing strong commercial and diplomatic ties with strategic economic partners .\n, the bank maintains over 175 networked branches in all regions and provinces of tanzania .\nebt is a large banking institution , providing commercial banking services to individuals , small - to - medium - sized businesses , and large corporate clients .\n, thus setting up the exim bank ( east africa ) group , a regional banking financial services organization . in march 2016 , ebt acquired 58 . 6 % of imperial bank ( uganda ) ltd and changed its name to exim bank ( uganda ) limited .\n, the bank maintains headquarters in dar es salaam , tanzania ' s largest city . it maintains the following subsidiaries , which together form the exim bank group ( east africa ) :\nall banks provide the same services the only advantage that we have in this respect is we provide fast , reliable services with great integrity . the motto of our bank is \u201ca bank with integrity\u201d .\nto be a rural microfinance bank which will deliver high quality services for the development of mbinga district . the bank will continually stimulate economic growth and be a lead catalyst in the war against poverty .\nformulating and recommending the bank ' s vision , mission and strategic direction to board of directors . ;\nthe bank said its share will trade cum - dividend between may 27 and june 15 and goes to exdividend on june 16 . mkombozi was established in 2009 by roman catholic church and its institutions as a local initiative to support the emerging small medium and large businesses for provision of financial services .\nthe bank deposits reached 102 . 55bn / - at the end of 2016 while loans and advances ballooned to 73 . 8bn / - , to enable mkombozi generated a profit of 1 . 04bn / - . the bank , which its share traded at 1 , 000 / - since january , saw its total assets growing to 128 . 17bn / - from 111 . 31bn / - of 2015 .\n. it is the first indigenous tanzanian bank to own subsidiaries outside the country , as at march 2016 .\nas a result of implementations of the financial sector reforms initiated by the government of tanzania in 1991 , currently there are many fully - fledged commercial banks and financial institutions operating in tanzania .\nthe mission of dcb commercial bank plc is to contribute to the economic and social development in tanzania for individual , micro , small and medium enterprises , and corporate by developing specialized financial products and services and marketing these through an efficient and sustainable branch network where the customer is treated with promptness and responsiveness .\nfollowing the break - up of the old national bank of commerce in 1997 , by act of parliament , three new entities were created : ( a ) nbc holdings limited ( b ) national bank of tanzania ( 1997 ) and ( c ) national microfinance bank . initially nmb could only offer savings accounts , with limited lending capabilities .\nthis unique swift code directory provides businesses and individuals with an easy way to avoid bank transfer and money transfer mistakes .\ntby talks to dinesh arora , ceo of exim bank , on impressive growth , expansion plans , and aims for 2016 .\ncrdb bank plc rights issue of 435 , 306 , 432 ordinary shares at tzs . 350 per share ( the offer )\nthe six - year - old bank is offering 5 , 000 , 000 shares at a price of sh1 , 000 each . the share offer will represent 22 . 9 per cent of the bank\u2019s issued and fully paid - up ordinary share capital .\nthe church - owned bank said in a prospectus emailed by tanzania securities ltd yesterday that it wants to raise the funds to reach the regulatory target as set by the bank of tanzania ( bot ) and use the surplus to boost its capital base .\nthe bank is a financial institution with a special client focus on micro entrepreneurs , small and medium enterprises , and corporate customers .\nthe bank , which started operations in 2009 , recently raised sh5 . 8 billion from the rights issue to boost its capital .\nthe dar es salaam stock exchange is working to spread the word that listing opens commercial doors that would otherwise remain closed to many firms : doors to capital , banking credit - worthiness , and the spoils of the value chain .\n, the bank ' s total asset valuation was about us $ 2 . 212 billion ( tzs : 4 . 72 trillion ) .\nour founder\u2019s values and ethos based on trust got embedded in the bank\u2019s policies and principles which reflect on its day to day business .\nwhile carrying out its activities the bank is duty bound to ensure that its products and services serve the best interests of the society .\nhabitat for humanity tanzania previously held building events and hosted volunteers to build houses , both as individuals and part of global village work teams organized through habitat for humanity international or other habitat for humanity country programs . contacts : p . o . box 105506 , dar es salaam mbagala rangi tatu , akiba commercial bank building email : makazibora @ urltoken website : www . urltoken\nthe dech is temporarily accommodated on the mezzanine floor of the bank of tanzania north tower building along 10 mirambo street awaiting take over by members through the tanzania bankers association . other clearing centers are available at bank of tanzania branches namely arusha , mwanza , zanzibar and mbeya .\nthe bank listed at dar es salaaam stock exchange ( dse ) \u2013 enterprise growth market \u2013 in decembre 2014 , under the stock symbol mkcb .\napplication instructions : aspirants who meet the above qualifications and experience should submit their application letters enclosing detailed cv . copies of academic transcripts and one recent passport size photographs . applicants are also required to indicate names and contacts of at least two non relative referees . closing date : 30th july 2014 apply to : managing director mkombozl commercial bank pic p . o . box 38448 dar es salaam = = = = = = = =\napplication instructions : aspirants who meet the above qualifications and experience should submit their application letters enclosing detailed cv . copies of academic transcripts and one recent passport size photographs . applicants are also required to indicate names and contacts of at least two non relative referees . closing date : 30th july 2014 apply to : managing director mkombozl commercial bank pic p . o . box 38448 dar es salaam = = = = = = = = =\nby june 2016 , the bank ' s total assets had grown to tzs : 1 . 5 trillion ( approx . us $ 700 . 8 million ) .\nvicoba\u2019s mission is to empower community with proper skills and adequate capital . vicoba formulate vicoba bank to lend group capital / loans for agricultural tools , entrepreneurship , craft arts , education loans , housing , energy , water , science , technology and communication . vicoba microfinance bank provides credit and financial service to its vicoba groups .\napplication instructions : aspirants who meet the above qualifications and experience should submit their application letters enclosing detailed cv . copies of academic transcripts and one recent passport size photographs . applicants are also required to indicate names and contacts of at least two non relative referees . closing date : 30th july 2014 apply to : managing director mkombozl commercial bank pic p . o . box 38448 dar es salaam = = = = = = = = = = =\napplication instructions : aspirants who meet the above qualifications and experience should submit their application letters enclosing detailed cv . copies of academic transcripts and one recent passport size photographs . applicants are also required to indicate names and contacts of at least two non relative referees . closing date : 30th july 2014 apply to : managing director mkombozl commercial bank pic p . o . box 38448 dar es salaam = = = = = = = = = = = = = =\nthe total number of shareholders at year end 2015 was 4 , 681 ( 2014 : 4 , 688 shareholders ) . the shares of the bank are held as follows :\ntby talks to benno ndulu , governor of the central bank of tanzania , on technology being used in the financial sector for mobile money , data collection , and analysis .\n\u201cthis will enable the bank to tap into new areas of business , open more branches to increase its outreach and , generally , expand its operations , \u201d the statement said .\nindustrial & allied index improved by 8 . 11 per cent to 4 , 534 . 97 points while banks , finance and investment index went down by 2 . 72 per cent to 2 , 497 . 85 points . commercial services sector also decreased by 8 . 46 per cent to 2 , 718 . 47 points .\nin addition to this , the bank directly participates in social activities to help the development of specific areas / segments such as education for the needy , health and provision of social services .\nthe bank swift code provides information about the bank and branch where the money should be transferred . being able to check information about the swift code will provide you with the proper information necessary to make or receive payments . some of the banks and their associated branches benefit from an address listing which provides you with the means to match swift codes with financial institution office address .\nour bank is driven by market insights , existing and emerging consumer preferences and has a culture of innovation which includes an innovation framework and / or processes that are supported by all levels of management .\nmembership is open to any licensed bank to operate in tanzania , which in the opinion of members is eligible for membership and agrees to the regulations and rules governing the operations of the clearing house .\nif you\u2019re not sure about any of the swift code details you\u2019re using , get in touch with the bank or financial institution in question . they should be able to give you the right information .\nmucoba was the first community bank in tanzania . in a profitable and sustainable way mucoba offers loans , savings and other financial services at the doorsteps of entrepreneurs , farmers and employees in mufindi district .\n. over the years since that time , further divestiture by the tanzanian government and subsequent listing of the bank ' s stock has led to a diversified ownership structure , as outlined under\nownership\n.\ntwb officially opened its doors to the public on the 28th of july 2009 . with a passion and commitment towards female entrepreneurs , the bank\u2019s aim is to empower women economically and socially . twb strives to provide high quality services all across the board , thus the bank\u2019s recognition and appreciation for the presence of low income earners , small businesses , the corporate clientele base , and small and medium enterprises ( smes ) .\nenoch osei - safo , managing director of ecobank tanzania , in conversation with tby , explained the advantages of the bank ' s chinese desk\u2014china direct\u2014that launched its tanzanian operations in partnership with the bank of china in march 2013 . \u201cafrica has a significant chinese population that lacks access to a physical bank . our new alliance with the bank of china enables its customers in tanzania to make use of ecobank . and when faced by transactions that exceed our financial capabilities , we are able to rely on risk sharing with ecobank operations in other countries .\nservicing all multinational chinese businesses active in africa , the dedicated global account manager is a single point of contact , \u201cin a way bridging china with the whole of east africa ,\nhe added . tellingly , in 2013 the revenue stream from the chinese business line appreciated by 345 % yoy .\nas for a specific company , listing into the exchange results into more publicity , increased opportunities for future capital raising , in being more efficiency , increased transparency , attracting good talent , benefiting from tax incentives , and becoming more socially and economically responsible to the community . mkombozi has therefore made the right choice to join the family of companies so it can benefit from being listed .\nthe first 4 characters - 4 letters (\naaaa\n) : institution code or bank code - this code is used to identify the institution\u2019s global presence ( all branches and all divisions around the world ) .\nwillingness to live and practice the core values of the bank , which are grounded in the concern for the disadvantaged and the unbanked small and medium size entrepreneurs , and upholding integrity in the services it provides . ;\nakiba commerce bank ( acb ) managing director john lwande ( left ) briefs journalists in dar es salaam yesterday on launching the new golden account and a call centre . with him are acb officials . photo | emmanuel herman\nthe managing director shall be the chief executive officer , responsible for the day - to - day management of the bank , for provision of a dynamic and strategic leadership , vision and direction of the bank , ensuring appropriate outreach , growth and profitability while providing high - quality and transformation services . he or she shall be appointed by the board of directors . duties and responsibilities the successful applicant will be responsible ' for , but not limited to the following duties :\nfor instance , when the instrument is drawn on account maintained at another branch of the same bank , it has to be sent to the paying branch for payment , and an adjustment of funds takes place through inter - branch accounts .\nthe day to day business of dech is conducted under the supervision of dech supervisor and assistant supervisor . bank of tanzania appoints the supervisor . the assistant supervisor is appointed by dech technical committee from one of member banks on rotational basis of two months tenure .\nmanagement and staff of the bank have a genuine commitment for excellence and well - focused shared vision and commitment and support from the roman catholic church institutions countrywide , who view it as an institution intended to serve an under serviced sector of the population of tanzania .\nif the instrument is drawn on another bank\u2019s branch , then clearance has to take place through a clearing house . the clearing house is a place where representatives of member banks meet at specified times , to exchange instruments and determine the net balances against each other .\nthe bank is only over three years old , however , it has managed to position itself on providing high quality and integrity banking services to small , medium sized enterprises and corporate businesses such as companies , savings and credit co - operative ( saccos ) , schools and universities .\nin 2013 finca tanzania has become the first microfinance institution in the country to transform from a non - regulated organization to an entity regulated by the bank of tanzania . this change in status will make it possible for even more tanzanians living in rural areas access to formalized banking services .\naddress : p . o . box 10485 mwanza , nyerere road opp . bank of tanzania - mwanza branch email : victoria . saccos @ urltoken geographical coverage : mwanza region main service / product : individual , group and salary loans targeted clients : individuals , entrepreneurs , groups , etc .\ntanzania has welcomed several foreign banks , all of them keen to participate in the nation ' s inevitable growth and the formalization of the capital markets . some of the banks that have commenced operations include fnb from south africa , uba from nigeria , ecobank from west africa , and equity bank from kenya .\norganization the highest organ is the board of directors , charged with the formulation of broad policy guidelines . operations are entrusted in the managing director , who is the chief executive officer of the bank . he is assisted by the personal assistant to md ' s office , 5 chief managers heading their respective departments and managers .\n, according to its website , the bank ' s total assets were valued at 1 . 25 trillion tanzanian shillings ( tzs ) ( us $ 584 . 7 million , assuming an exchange rate of tzs 2 , 138 per us dollar ) with shareholders ' equity of tzs 192 billion ( us $ 90 million ) .\nmckb has ( 3 ) branches in dar es salaam ( st joseph\u2019s branch , msimbazi branch and kariakoo branch ) and has ( 1 ) branch in mwanza opposite bot . mkcb plans to build a branch network throughout tanzania . the bank listed at dar es salaaam stock exchange ( dse ) \u2013 enterprise growth market \u2013 in decembre 2014 , under the stock symbol mkcb .\nwe at dse , at the capital markets at large , are generally proud of our history and performance of listed companies . the 20 listed companies have a total market capitalization of tzs 21 . 8 trillion , 13 of which are domestic listed companies whose market capitalization is tzs . 9 . 6 trillion . listing of mkombozi today will increase our market capitalization by tzs 20 . 6 billion and the number of listings to 21 in total , 14 domestic and 7 cross listed - - all these companies are fairly responsible to their shareholders . we believe that rules and regulations , oversight and procedures whose ultimate goal of protecting both investors and issuers have served the dse , the capital market and the tanzanian economy well .\nthe financial stability report for march 2014 issued by the bank of tanzania ( bot ) reveals that the banking sector accounts for roughly 70 % of the financial system ' s total assets , marching in step with broader economic growth , as demonstrated in the expansion of banks ' physical infrastructure , as well as employment of the agent banking model , the broader leveraging of mobile banking\u2014mobile penetration exceeds 60 % \u2014and integration of mobile financial services to extend financial inclusion .\ndcb operates from 8 branches conveniently located within dar es salaam municipality , all networked and connected with atm of umojaswitch . \u00b7 the bank\u2019s head office and magomeni branch are located at dcb house magomeni mwembechai in kinondoni municipal \u00b7 arnautoglu branch is located at arnautoglu building - mnazi mmoja grounds , bibi titi mohamed road in ilala municipal \u00b7 temeke branch is located opposite to temeke primary court , temeke / evereth junction road . \u00b7 tabata branch at tabata old dampo area in ilala municipal \u00b7 ukonga branch is at aviation house , nyerere / kitunda road junction - banana area in ilala municipal . \u00b7 chanika branch is located at chanika road .\nagency banking manager reporting to : director of operations . key responsibilities : \u2022 responsible to ensure effective development . innovation and management of agency banking as an alternative channel of the business . \u2022 developing agency banking business . \u2022 preparation of annual marketing plan for agency banking and its budget . \u2022 review and process for approval agent\u2019s selection . \u2022 oversee agency banking activities as per approved budget and plan . \u2022 monitor performance of agencies and attending various issues concerning agency banking . \u2022 oversee activities of the agents and agents banking officer . \u2022 preparation of policy manuals and review where necessary . \u2022 ensure proper training of agents and staffs . \u2022 to submit different analytical reports as required periodically . \u2022 set targets and ensure they are met . \u2022 handle customer complains \u2022 performing any other duties as may be assigned from time to time . outcome \u2013 measures : 1 . successful support of an alternative channel model for the bank 2 . successful project implementation and product developments 3 . a positive customer experience in the new channels 4 . viable solutions for the customers 5 . successful relations with internal and external parties in delivering services through alternative channels . 6 . other outcomes as determined by the bank 7 . commercially oriented . a strategic thinker . and able to discuss strategic and sensitive issues . 8 . prior exposure to alternative channels institutions / direct sales operations would be an added advantage . 9 . a team player with ability to work harmoniously with other internal and external parties . 10 . fluency in english and swahili\nthe overlapping issue between iso 9362 and iso 13616 is discussed in the article international bank account number ( also called iban ) . the swift network does not require a specific format for the transaction so the identification of accounts and transaction types is left to agreements of the transaction partners . in the process of the single euro payments area the european central banks have agreed on a common format based on iban and bic including an xml - based transmission format for standardized transactions ; the target2 is a joint gross clearing system in the european union that does not require the swift network for transmission ( see ebics ) . the target - directory lists all the bics of the banks that are attached to the target2 - network being a subset of the swift - directory of bics .\nthe company provides investment opportunity to investors to gain in exposure of highly prospective and competitive banking sector in tanzania . the marketing strategies of the company will increase market coverage in the country as to date it has four branches which are kariakoo , msimbazi , mwanza and st joseph , there are other new branches which are in the progress .\nfi nancials in the fiscal year 2013 , the company\u2019s net income was 119 million which higher than the previous year of 2012 .\nearnings per share - tzs 0 . 010 ( 0 . 065 ) 0 . 003\ncopyright \u00a9 2016 dar es salaam stock exchange . all rights reserved | powered by wazoefu technology\nso as to continue enhancing affordability , accessibility and in line with our objective of increasing financial inclusion in the country we are building branch networks .\nit is tailor made and enables you to save for special milestones in life such as holiday at your dream destination , wedding , school fees for your children at best schools or colleges , constructions e . t . c\nmckb has ( 3 ) branches in dar es salaam ( st joseph\u2019s branch , msimbazi branch and kariakoo branch ) and has ( 1 ) branch in mwanza opposite bot .\nst joseph\u2019s branch plot no . 40 , mansfield street ( behind st joseph\u2019s cathedral ) p . o . box 38448 dar es salaam , tanzania . tel : + 255 22 213 7806 / 7 , + 255 713838496 fax : + 255 22 213 6775 / + 255 22 213 7802 email : humphrey . singogo @ urltoken\nmwanza branch nyerere road , opposite bot p . o . box 11923 mwanza , tanzania . tel : + 255 28 2500936 , + 255 28 2500916 , + 255 754210368 fax : + 255 28 2500935 email : nicholas . mokirya @ urltoken\nmsimbazi branch kawawa road , msimbazi centre p . o . box 40030 dar es salaam , tanzania . tel : + 255 22 2203243 / 4 , + 255 754210901 fax : + 255 22 2203245 email : rigobertus . msuba @ urltoken\nkariakoo branch aggrey street , near uhuru primary school p . o . box 38429 dar es salaam , tanzania . tel : + 255 22 2182012 / 2182025 , + 255 715595684 fax : + 255 22 2180088 email : lameck . mavipya @ urltoken\nbukoba branch plot no . 190 , jamhuri road opposite police station p . o box 1137 bukoba , tanzania\nmoshi branch upinde street / kibo road christ the king cathedral p . o box 9 moshi , tanzania\nthis website uses cookies to improve your experience . we ' ll assume you ' re ok with this , but you can opt - out if you wish . accept\nto inquire about this listing , complete the form below to send a message to the listing owner .\nwe want to hear from you ! urltoken values your feedback , so let us know if you have a question or comment , or if you just need help with a feature on our site . feel free to use the feedback tab on our contact page to get in touch with us .\ntanzania standard ( newspapers ) ltd daily news building plot no . 11 / 4 nelson mandela expressway p . o . box 9033 phone : 073 - 2 923559 advertising : advertising @ urltoken email : info @ urltoken\nplot no . 40 , mansfield street ( behind st joseph ' s cathedral ) , p . o . box 38448\nif you need regular and ongoing access to company information , you should consider a subscription to the full emis service .\nemis company profiles are part of a larger information service where that combines company , industry and country data and analysis for over 125 emerging markets on a unique information platform .\nfor inquiries related to this message please contact support . for sales inquiries , please visit urltoken\nif you believe this to be in error , please confirm below that you are not a robot by clicking\ni ' m not a robot\nbelow .\nplease make sure your browser supports javascript and cookies and that you are not blocking them from loading . for more information you can review the terms of service and cookie policy .\n\u00b7 paul rupa - kariakoo branch is located at msimbazi road opposite simba sports club building .\nnascent , yet operating in a rational environment , tanzania ' s banking universe is mirroring broader economic trends and set up for wealthier days in this east african nation .\nfor the year ending march 2014 , total banking sector assets rose 12 % to tzs20 , 141 . 3 billion ( $ 12 . 59 billion ) , with deposits also up by double - digit figures ( 10 . 9 % ) to tzs15 , 726 . 5 billion ( $ 9 . 83 billion ) . sector assets as a percentage of gdp were at 37 . 9 % in march 2014 down from 40 . 2 % yoy . for the period , the bot report indicates that , \u201cthe banking system remained profitable , adequately capitalized , and liquid ,\nwith the caveat that , \u201casset quality declined slightly mainly due to increase in non - performing loans [ npls ] in the personal , trade , manufacturing and agricultural credit categories .\nyet the system was sufficiently capitalized to mitigate against systemic risk , where , on aggregate , the sector ' s total capital adequacy ratio ( car ) was 19 . 4 % , almost twice the stipulated 10 % threshold .\nmeanwhile , in terms of asset quality and credit concentration , \u201cthe banking sector was observed to be relatively exposed to credit risk . the assessment of asset quality based on the gross npls ratio , revealed marginal deterioration during the year to march 2014 .\nyet in terms of credit concentration , the industry was deemed to be fairly diversified . npls rose to 8 . 3 % in march 2014 from 7 . 9 % a year before . increased npls were driven by personal loans and lending to trade , manufacturing , and agriculture . the npls of financial intermediaries in march 2014 stood at tzs38 . 5 billion , up from tzs18 . 5 billion in march 2013 .\nthe banks remained profitable in aggregate terms , as the system posted a return on assets ( roa ) of 3 . 0 % and net interest margin ( nim ) of 68 % for the period . liquidity , too , was high , and for the period the liquid asset ratio was at 36 . 4 % , again , healthily in excess of the regulatory threshold of 20 % . the ratio of total loans to total customer deposits , at 71 . 9 % in march 2014 was up from 68 . 8 % a year before .\nchina is , of course , well ensconced on the continent of africa , and actively funding core infrastructure projects . tanzania and china have signed five such contracts worth $ 1 . 7 billion . chinese investment has in recent years soared , to a current $ 2 . 5 billion .\nrwanda was the first east african country to take the eurobond route in april 2014 , raising $ 400 million , the 10 - year notes of which have returned 2 . 4 % thus far . and now , according to finance minister saada salum , tanzania aims to realize its first eurobond issuance in 2015 or 2016 to fund infrastructure projects . the value of the deal , while unconfirmed , is estimated at up to $ 1 billion according to reuter ' s . all of this , however , is contingent upon tanzania first receiving the international sovereign rating it currently lacks .\ninflation has dropped dramatically over the past year , but a widening current account deficit continues to underline external vulnerability . the discovery of significant gas reserves , however , could be a much - needed shot in the arm .\ntby talks to he jakaya kikwete , president of the united republic of tanzania , on tanzania ' s appeal to foreign investment and developing resources for broader national benefit .\ntby talks to he bernard kamillius membe , minister of foreign affairs and international cooperation of the united republic of tanzania , on economic diplomacy , attracting fdi and investment , and the relationship between tanzania and the eac and sadc .\nthroughout tanzania ' s history , zanzibar has remained semi - autonomous . now , a constitutional referendum may enshrine its status in tanzania ' s legal system .\ntby talks to he samuel j . sitta , mp , minister of east african cooperation , on the planned monetary union , priority projects for 2015 , and the long - term development of east africa .\nas a founding member of the east african community ( eac ) , tanzania has been at the forefront of championing and advocating the intergovernmental organization ' s regional integration efforts .\ntby talks to amb . dr . richard sezibera , secretary - general of the east african community ( eac ) , on the importance of tanzania , milestones of the eac , and goals for the future .\ntby talks to masagos zulkifli bin masagos mohamad , senior minister of state , ministry of home affairs and ministry of foreign affairs of singapore , on bilateral relations , projects in the energy sector , and areas of interest for investment .\nsolid growth and falling inflation gave cause for celebration as tanzania entered 2014 , yet a fall in export revenues highlighted the country ' s continued vulnerability to external pressures .\ntby talks to amb . ombeni y . sefue , chief secretary of the government , on e - government initiatives , the big results now plan , and the impact of natural resources discoveries .\nthe high potential of private equity deals in sub - saharan africa has been translating into real investments in recent years .\ntby talks to christine lagarde , managing director of the imf , on tanzania ' s role in the rise of africa , ensuring that natural resources wealth is managed correctly , and the imf ' s policy support instrument for tanzania .\nthe tanzanian government is using the big results now plan to assure it meets its vision 2025 development goals and positions itself as a middle - income economy .\ntby talks to moremi marwa , ceo of dar es salaam stock exchange , on growth in the markets , encouraging financial inclusion , and integrating in east africa .\ntanzania ' s first eurobond will confirm that the giraffe , metaphorically speaking , has all four legs planted on the ground .\ntby talks to irene c . isaka , director general of the social security regulatory authority ( ssra ) , on extending pensions out to the informal sector , and the need for further regulatory reform .\ntby talks to stephen okundi , ceo of real insurance , on sector trends , and the catalytic effect of education on social inclusion .\ntanzania is hoping to take advantage of its growing gas reserves not only to stabilize its own electricity supply , but also to become a major lng producer in the future .\ntby talks to yona killagane , director general of tanzania petroleum development corporation ( tpdc ) , on new legislative changes , exploration blocks , and local content .\ntby talks to adam prince , country manager of tanzania at bg group , on what the company has planned in tanzania and what lng resources could mean for the country .\ntby talks to \u00f8ystein michelsen , country manager of statoil tanzania , on the natural gas law , lng plants , and the company ' s goals for tanzania .\nthe recent gas discoveries made off the coast of tanzania have put the country on the map and made it a new focus for international investment and exploration .\ntby talks to patrick rutabanzibwa , country chairman of panafrican energy tanzania ( pae ) , on being a pioneer in the natural gas sector and its future .\ntby talks to eng . felchesmi j . mramba , managing director of tanzania electric supply company ( tanesco ) , on the sector ' s restructuring process and new discoveries .\ntby talks to emeka okwuosa , chairman & amp ; ceo of oilserv limited , on the company ' s current projects and capacity building .\nthe mtwara port is set to expand substantially in order to cope with the gas discoveries made in the south of the country .\ntanzania ' s industrial sector plays a noteworthy part in the wider economy , though it remains somewhat hampered by a reliance on agricultural raw materials .\ntby talks to steve gannon , managing director of serengeti breweries , on changes in local beer consumption and sourcing local inputs for production .\ntanzania ' s mining sector is most renowned for its production of gold and the indigenously exclusive rare gem tanzanite , but proven reserves and recent investments could soon propel it to the ranks of the continent ' s top iron ore and coal producers .\ntanzania has come a long way toward developing a viable mining sector , but increased investment from abroad will be decisive if further gains are to be made .\ndespite recent falling gold prices , tanzania ' s sizeable gold resources are still attracting fdi from large overseas operators in both the exploration and exploitation fields .\ntby talks to brad gordon , ceo of african barrick gold ( abg ) , on local content , expansion plans , and production targets .\ntby talks to the hon . makame m . mbarawa , minister of communication , science , & amp ; technology , on supporting tech entrepreneurs , private investment , and closing the digital divide .\ntby talks with prof . john s . nkoma , director general of the tanzania communications regulatory authority ( tcra ) , on expanding services in the country , developing innovation , and increasing ict penetration .\ntechnological literacy is seen as underpinning national development , and the nictbb project is setting the pace for the future .\ntby talks to sunil colaso , managing director of airtel tanzania , on the booming telecoms scene and mobile payments in tanzania .\nmobile , or m - money , remains far from a saturated market , but as uptake increases in line with mobile penetration , it is having a positive effect on tanzanians ' attitudes towards safeguarding tomorrow .\ntby talks to suleiman s . suleiman , director general of tanzania airport authority ( taa ) , on new infrastructure and changing mindsets to appeal to foreign investment .\nwith construction finally started in 2014 , the new port of bagamoyo could rival mombasa and other indian ocean ports in the field of logistics .\nthe real estate sector in tanzania holds great potential ; however , in order to realize this potential and avoid hampering future growth , an increase in supply is needed in residential , office , and retail space .\ntby talks to nehemiah kyando mchechu , director general of the national housing corporation ( nhc ) , on performance , satellite cities , and private investor opportunities .\nfacing a shortfall in affordable , high - quality housing , particularly in urban areas , the tanzanian government has developed a plan that is both progressive and growth - friendly to address the most basic needs of its people .\nwith a significant percentage of funding slated for infrastructure developments , construction industry bosses and investors are gearing up for a busy future .\ntby talks to hamish hamilton , chairman of nabaki afrika , on green products , building trust in business , and trends in the construction sector .\ntby talks to ashutosh jog , director of advent construction limited , on how the sector has changed in tanzania .\na booming economy , coupled with increased foreign investment , is driving the cement industry pushing tanzania to be the largest producer of cement in east africa .\nwhile a dominant share of tanzania ' s labor force works the fields , low commercialization and poor access to finance hold back profits ; yet assistance programs targeting small farmers are showing signs of success .\ntby talks to henry j . semwaza , advocate , director general of the sugar board of tanzania , on efforts to become self sufficient , possible export markets , and reform in the sector .\nthe government of tanzania is tackling the mammoth task of turning its rich agricultural potential into a reality with the southern agricultural growth corridor initiative and some help from its many local and international development partners .\nafter decades of stagnation , tanzania ' s clove industry looks set for exponential growth as world demand increases , prices bounce back up , and the government invests in a program to improve yields and efficiency in the sector .\nthe challenge of addressing high mortality factors is being met , often through simple but effective preventative measures . however , further development of the healthcare sector needs to be further addressed .\nof the approximately 35 million people living with hiv across the globe , over 1 . 6 million are tanzanian .\ndespite economic and social challenges , the government of tanzania is working effectively with its international partners to assure universal access to basic education and expand higher education , whilst keeping an eye on achieving quality results .\nwhile a large number of charities operate across east africa , tembo stands out in its mission to empower micro business owners and get more girls into school .\nlocal tourism authorities and the private sector are aiming to make tanzania more attractive to visitors , with over a million arriving each year to sample its natural wonders .\ntby talks to devota mdachi , acting ceo of the tanzania tourist board ( ttb ) , on developments in the sector , improving infrastructure , and hope for the future of tanzanian tourism .\nfor adventure seekers looking for something new to see , tanzania ' s extensive network of national parks and game reserves should provide the answer .\njoseph sheffu , country leader of ey tanzania on the ins , outs , and opportunities to be had by investing in tanzania .\ntby talks to israel kamuzora , commissioner of insurance at the tanzania insurance regulatory authority ( tira ) , on the regulatory framework , increasing penetration , and growth sectors .\nnmb plc , head office ohio / ali hassan mwinyi road , p . o box 9213\nthis article is issued from wikipedia - version of the 10 / 31 / 2016 . the text is available under the creative commons attribution / share alike but additional terms may apply for the media files .\nedwina agnellus lupembe : development in the financial sector , in particular , the banking sector has played a key role in stimulating and stabilizing economic growth in tanzania .\nthe tanzania banking sector has continued to demonstrate steady growth over the past years .\nthe current multitude of banks and financial institutions have brought stiff competition in the industry , introduced many products and services to the diverse users of financial services .\nthis move is revolutionizing the whole practice of the tanzania economy which depended on the cash economy to next generation of non - cash economy .\nagl : to innovate new banking products & services to fill in the vacuum of a large portion of unbanked local population of the economy left by other banks .\nwe are geared to support the government\u2019s endeavour to fight poverty in the country .\nthe challenges ahead are enhancement of customer service , innovations in technology , improvement of risk management systems and diversifying products .\nthere is also the stiff competition from the other banks and market dynamics that we have to live with .\nti : mobile money is experiencing incredible popularity in tanzania . how is this influencing your development strategy ?"]}
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", "topic": 22}], "title": "openpicus", "paragraphs": ["evrythng - openpicus / heap _ 2 . c at master \u00b7 evrythng / evrythng - openpicus \u00b7 github\nif you would like to contact claudio or learn more about openpicus and the flyport module visit urltoken or follow their latest at @ openpicus or @ akaclaudio .\nsome helpful shortcuts are integrated on openpicus ide . here is a reference list :\nthis simple socket board let you use arduino shields with openpicus modules . the bo . .\nopenpicus \u2013 blog \u00bb blog archive \u00bb ide 2 . 10 : fota for gprs modules , ping and wps\nour schematics are released under cc - by 3 . 0 . what we just ask you is to give a clear attribution to openpicus when releasing the product . a good attribution is\npowered by openpicus technology\nclaudio carnevali , di @ openpicus presenta # iomote alla conferenza stampa di # mfr16 . facciamo il tifo ? urltoken\nwelcome to openpicus wiki ! if you want to contribute sharing a project or a library just send us an email .\nyou just need an openpicus iot kit ( that contains a flyportpro wi - fi ) and a grove light sensor .\ncarnevali ( openpicus ) :\nsensori smart e cloud : cos\u00ec portiamo le imprese nell ' industry 4 . 0\nopenpicus supports the open source hardware association . here you can find the most common questions about licensing and intellectual property .\n= openpicus builds flyport , an amazing , versatile , super efficient and open source system on module for the internet of things .\nopenpicus is based around the openpicus flyport family of low - power , network - connected microcontroller modules , which are available in three different versions , with either wi - fi , gprs or ethernet connectivity but with the same microcontroller and an otherwise equivalent module pinout .\nif you tweak or modify the openpicus core or libraries then you are required to release the modified code under the lgpl v3 . 0 license . openpicus provides their code samples , applications , example projects and libraries for open use under the apache 2 . 0 license , and the openpicus framework ( including the tcp / ip stack , email and ftp support ) under an lgpl v3 . 0 license .\nhowever with the openpicus ecosystem , we have found an inexpensive hardware choice that is also fully supported by the manufacturer and also allows for integration into final , closed products . the openpicus ecosystem provides user - friendly internet connectivity for the relatively easy development of internet - of - things applications .\nmost of the underlying technology of the openpicus / flyport system is released as open source software and open hardware , but with licensing choices such that you are not forced to release all your own code under an open - source license if you choose not to when integrating openpicus technology into your own commercial designs .\nalicia gibb i\u2019m very excited about the openpicus technology . as a former employee of bug labs , this product resonates with some of the visions of the bug labs products . however openpicus reaches a different audience , at a price point where the diy\u2019ers / hackers can get their hands on it . ( ed : wow ! )\niomote , la piattaforma iot professionale destinata ai system integrators , sviluppata da openpicus dopo aver vinto la # roadtosuccess di ingand e maker faire rome si prepara a conquistare il mercato cinese .\nthe tap target < a href =\nhttp : / / www . fac\u2026 . com / openpicus\n> < / a > and 2 others are close to other tap targets .\nthe openpicus system provides a well - documented and easy method of integrating iot connectivity into existing and new products , and thus helps decrease the time to market for your new and existing products .\n[ openpicus - simone cicero ] :\nwhat do you think of openpicus technology ? and what about our all opensource ( ide , hardware , software , docs , etc . . . ) approach ? we already have open source schematics and software and - also in the process of compliying with oshwa - we are opensourcing our ide and reviewing the licensing policy overall to be more permissive .\nclaudio carnevali from openpicus discusses how energy harvesting will shape the iot , his companies open source flyport module , and what everyday applications he sees will be the first to be impacted by the iot .\nthe openpicus flyport ide has its source code released under the gplv3 license , and the schematics for the flyport hardware are released under the cc - by 3 . 0 creative commons license . using the openpicus core , libraries and code samples in the firmware of your commercial product does not require you to release the source code of your firmware , provided that the core and libraries are used without modification .\nyes you can ! you are not asked to release the code of your firmware even for commercial purposes ( unless you modified the openpicus framework ) . read the specific licensing for schematics and software below .\n- using the openpicus core and libraries and code samples for the firmware of a commercial product does not require you to release the source code of your firmware ( apache license 2 . 0 ) - if you tweak or modify the openpicus core or libraries ( framework ) you shall release it under an lgpl v3 . 0 licence recap : - the code samples , applications , projects and libraries are available in apache license 2 . 0 - the openpicus framework ( eg : tcp / ip stack , email sender , ftp , etc . . . ) is available under lgpl v3 . 0 - freertos has its own license\nthe openpicus project started in 2010 working together with gabriele allegria ( currently the cto of the start - up ) . gabriele is also an engineer and he is more hands on with the software side of things .\nno , you can ' t . those are the only things that you can ' t use in your product : in few words , the naming of your products can ' t include neither openpicus nor flyport .\nwarning : to properly save templates in ide folder , it is needed to run the software with administrator privileges , or it could be impossible to write inside the \u201c . . . \\ openpicus flyport ide \\ template\u201d folder .\ndns client : allows the flyport to access to a remote dns server to resolve host names ( for example www . openpicus . com ) . it will be possible to make requests using host names instead of ip address .\nopenpicus provides an ide , comprehensive documentation , tutorials and a consumer discussion forum for its products , aimed at enabling developers of cloud services and mobile apps to use the system to prototype and develop internet - 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compatible processor .\nx400 is a microsoft azure certified gateway , it means the max level of security ( tls 1 . 2 ) and a bidirectional realtime link ( mqtt ) . it connects automatically to the cloud and it provides a wide range of interfaces to the\nreal world\n: rs232 / rs485 , digital and analog i / o and many others\n. it has main processor that runs the iomote framwork that manages the connectivity and the firmware updates and that also acts as a\npostman\nfor the arduino - compatible app processor . so the user can code any application running on x400 using the easy - to - use arduino ide .\nx400 is natively connected with microsoft azure , but we offer even more . mymote is our cloud backend , based on azure , that manages device < - > cloud operations ( provisioning , data exchange , ota ) and an interface intended for the system administrator . telemetry d\nata coming from the field are available on azure service bus for any application .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nx400 is a microsoft azure certified and arduino - compatible smart gateway for professional iot / m2m and telemetry .\nthis page was last modified on 8 march 2013 , at 20 : 19 .\nflyportpro is a powerful , low cost , low energy system on module that enables anything to connect to internet .\nflyportpro shrinks the development time needed to create a connected object from 6 months to few days .\na carrier board for flyportpro is normally very simple ( only passive components ) since the complexity is on our module .\nyou can offer your customers 3 models of your product and for you it ' s just one simple carrier board .\nfinancial savings : just keep in stock the carrier board and buy the right flyportpro model according to your market needs .\neach model of flyportpro have the same micro onboard : porting of your code couldn ' t be easier .\nflyportpro is ce certified : this will reduce a lot the certification of your product .\na complete set of apis for hardware control , low power modes management and connectivity .\n10 analog inputs ( 10 bit adc onboard + 2 . 048v precise voltage reference onboard )\nthe ide is a windows application that allows the user to program and manage all the functionalities of the flyport modules .\ncompiling through direct control of c30 microchip compiler ( user selectable versions from v3 . 24 ) ;\nfollow the getting started guide to download and install the c30 compiler and the ide .\nthe ide working area contains all the elements to create and manage any flyport project .\ntitle bar : displays name and version of the application , and project name .\nmenu bar : is composed by the home tab and the view tab . the home tab contains the icons to perform any action inside the ide , like open / save / close a project , compile and import elements , and modify the text , launch wizard tool and download firmware . in the view tab it ' s possible to switch on / off the output window , the project explorer and the serial monitor window , open the c30 compiler settings and project info documentation window , the offline helper and open the online wiki for others developer resources .\n: it is shown an example of flyport wi - fi project files that can be modified by the user . the application files are :\ntaskflyport . c : always present for all flyport modules , can be used to develop user ' s custom firmware .\nwf _ events . c : to manage all the wifi events , like connection established or lost ( present only in flyport wi - fi projects ) .\nhttpapp . c : to manage the interaction with web server ( present only if web server feature is activated using ide wizard ) .\nexternal libraries files : user can add libraries to communicate with displays , sensors or other devices .\nnote : all the tcp stack files , operating system files and flyport framework libraries are modified \u201cbehind the scene\u201d by the system , according to the settings of the ide wizard .\ncode editor window : to edit the code for any project file . it supports syntax highlight , autocompletion and tooltips . for every framework api function user can double click on its name and press f1 keyboard button to see the related function api chapter .\noutput window : here is reported any message of the compiler , and any other report about ide operations . in case of error just double click on the message to pass at related file / line number on code editor window\nserial monitor : an embedded serial monitor to communicate directly with the flyport uart . just set baud rate and com port to receive debug messages and send strings to the device .\nf1 open the quick reference manual . if you highlight a api ( using double click ) and press f1 the related chapter of quick reference will be opened\nctrl + f10 save current project files and executes a\nrecompile all\n( ide 2 . 4 or greater )\non the ide there ' s a useful quick reference containing the description of the apis . you can access to this tool by pressing help button under\nview\nmenu or directly pressing f1 . you can also get help about a specific function on your code by selecting it and pressing f1 .\neach flyport module embeds a serial bootloader ( a customized version of the ds30 loader ) that enables the user to download the firmware simply using the serial port , instead a programmer . this makes everything easier and cheaper . the download tool integrated in the ide communicates with the device and downloads the firmware directly on the flyport , simply selecting the serial com port and clicking \u201cdownload\u201d . on the right is shown firmware size ( green bar ) , free rom memory ( white bar ) and bootloader size ( orange bar , at the end of the program memory ) .\ntemplates are models that can be used as starting point for the new projects . a template contains the application files , the configuration files and all the related compiled files for the project . every templateis ready to be compiled and downloaded on the flyport , without needing any further operation . starting from one of the provided templates , you can change all the network settings , add your own code and modify / add / remove webpages . then you can choose to save your own template to share it , or to reuse in future .\nfor example you could set wizard parameters , then make the task flyport do some standard operations you always want to include inside your firmware ( for example a network scan , or a connection ) and save them in a new template \u201cmy standard app\u201d , so , every new project will have the correct network and device settings and the right initialization code .\nide is provided of ready - to - use templates for each flyport module . just click on\nnew project\nmenu button , choose the desired flyport module model fro a drop down list , and start from the provided templates .\nafter choosing the template , you have to select the name for the project and related directory in which the project folder will be created .\nto save your own template , click the main \u201corb\u201d icon and select \u201csave as template\u201d . you can choose any folder as a destination for your template .\nif you want to use the new template in the ide , you have to put it inside the subfolder \u201c . . \\ template \\ . . . \u201d . at the startup the ide will look in that folder for any . zip template file and will make it available for a new project .\nto open an existing flyport project , click on open project button , and choose the proper . conf file . in case you are trying to open an old ide release project , the current ide will automatically recognise and convert them .\nall the application files ( taskflyport . c , httpapp . c , wf _ events . c ) ;\nthe compiled webpages and dynamic data ( httpprint . h , httpprint . idx , mpfsimg2 . s ) ;\nthe configuration files ( tcpipconfig . h and wf _ config . h ) ;\nide includes a tool to automatically import new webpages inside the project . importing webpages doesn ' t mean only importing the html code , but also images , sounds and dynamic code ( like javascript ) . using flyport ethernet and flyport wi - fi g there is the possibility to choose between internal flash memory ( consumes microcontroller ' s rom memory ) , or external one ( uses onboard 16mbit flash memory ) .\nto start the process , just click on the button web pages , and the import window will appear .\nin the new form , you must select the folder in which are located all the webpages files ( html , images , media , javascript . . . ) . inside the folder you can order the data as you like , also with other subfolders . all the files located in the selected folder and subfolders will be included inside the project .\nimportant : the webpages of the webserver not only contain static data , but also dynamic contents that interacts with the firmware . the integration with the firmware is managed by the file httpapp . c . so when the webpages are changed , also the code in httpapp . c must be changed ( if there are differences with the previous dynamic contents ) , otherwise , compiling errors can arise .\nthe compiled webpages can be located inside the pic flash memory ( embedded in firmware ) like in flyport wifi ( transceiver b version ) , or inside the expansion flash memory mounted onboard of the flyport modules . using the \u201cmemory ext\u201d option , the ide will generate a mpfsimg2 . bin file inside the project folder . this file can be loaded using a browser , with the mpsfupload webpage embedded inside flyport firmware .\nthis page permits the upload of the mpfsimg2 . bin file directly into the external flash memory . in this way it is not needed to reboot the flyport to have a upgraded webserver .\nexternal libraries can be useful to extend flyport functionalities ( for example to connect to an external device , sensor , or display . . . ) . libraries contain code that can be easily reused and shared with others .\nto include the files , click on the external lib button , will appear a window to select the files to import in the project ( . c , . s or . h ) , the source files and the header files will be automatically copied in the project subfolders\n. . \\ libs \\ externallib \\ and . . \\ libs \\ externallib \\ include \\\n. it is also possible to create library files with the\ncreate\nbutton .\nlibraries must then be included in the source code files ( taskflyport . c , httpapp . c , etc . . . ) using the directive # include \u201dheader _ name . h\u201d . the library notes will specify the header file to include . the files of the libraries can be added / removed using the same window .\nflyport libraries are provided by the flyport community and are freely available . the most common place to look for libraries is the wiki ' s libraries page . in case of grove board projects , each device library can be found on the dedicated page . a list of available devices can be found here .\nide wizard is a tool to properly configure some hardware and firmware parameters . for flyport ethernet and wi - fi it permits also to configure the tcp / ip stack , the service available on the device , and the network configuration ( like ip address , ssid , security . . . ) . the network configuration is needed to make the flyport run in the right way , and connect to the desired network , the selection of the services is needed to minimize the resources used by the tcp / ip stack . ide wizard changes with the model of flyport module you choosen .\nthe flyport is an embedded device , running a bootloader , a real time operating system , the tcp / ip stack and the user firmware . a lot of thing for an embedded microcontroller with a limited amount of resources , especially program and data memory . so , optimizing these resources it ' s a primary issue . for example , if your project doesn ' t use the webserver , maybe it ' s better if you not include it , so you ' ll have more memory available for your application , and the task managing the tcp stack will be lighter and faster .\nthis is the first page of the wizard . here it is possible to select the service to include inside the flyport . in this way it is possible to reduce at the minimum the size of the code for the tcp stack according to your needing .\n: enabling this service , the flyport can be accessed through a classic html browser , and will display dynamic html pages .\npost method : enabling / disabling the suppoort for the post method in the flyport webserver .\ndhcp client : if the flyport is connected to an infrastructure network where is present a dhcp server , this service will allow the flyport to acquire a dynamic ip address assigned by the server .\nnote : in the user application is possible to enable / disable at runtime the dhcp client , but if it has not been selected in the wizard , the dhcp client will not be present in the tcp stack , so the instruction will be useless . if you think you may need the client in your app , select it , you ' ll always be able to turn off it at runtime .\ndhcp server : useful in wi - fi ad hoc networks , or for a point - to - point ethernet link . it ' s a dhcp server capable of assign up to one ip address .\nicmp client : client to send ping requests to a remote server ( demo ) .\nicmp server : a server to respond to remote ping requests . so if you want to ping the flyport from your pc , you have to enable this service .\ndns server : simulates a dns server , answering with a dummy reply ( with flyport address ) to dns requests . can be useful to simulate the presence of a dns inside a network .\nannounce service : sends an udp announcement packet at boot and upon dhcp events . the microchip ethernet discoverer can be used to reveal this announcement .\nnetbios name service : the flyport will be able to answer to netbios name queries .\nzeroconfig ( beta ) : this service allows flyport to use the \u201czeroconfig\u201d service , but it is a very beta version , to use only for development .\ntcp debug on uart1 : all the tcp events will be communicated on uart1 ( 19200 , 8 , n , 1 ) . disable it if you need to communicate with another device on uart1 .\nsntp client : obtain the current time from a pool of sntp servers . time is returned like number of seconds from 1st jan 1970 , 00 : 00 ( beta ) .\nremote reboot service : allows the remote reboot of the flyport , if receive special message on defined port ( by default , port 69 , char ' r ' , only allowed device inside the flyport subnet ) .\nnext , comes the network configuration screen . here you can configure options like :\nhost name : the host name the flyport will respond to ( if netbios enabled ) .\nmac address : any network device has it ' s own mac address ( you can find the flyport wi - fi one printed on the wireless module , it should start with 00 : 1e : c0 . . . ) . if you need i can experiment changing that mac address with your own selecting custom and writing the desired mac address .\nnote : inserting the mac address 00 : 04 : a3 : 00 : 00 : 00 ( the default mode ) the flyport will use it ' s default mac address ( printed on the wireless module ) . this is just a convention , because the ide doesn ' t know the flyport mac , so that address is used like \u201cstandard\u201d for all the devices . so if you let that address , even if you have selected \u201ccustom\u201d you ' ll se the default flyport address .\nip address : the starting ip address of the flyport ( will be overwritten if using dhcp client , in a network with a dhcp server different from flyport itself ) .\nsubnet mask : the subnet mask of the network ( overwritten by dhcp ) .\nthe ssid : the name of the network to create or to join to .\nthe default network type : defines if flyport must create an adhoc network , create a soft access point ( flyport wi - fi g only ) or join an existent infrastructure network .\ndefault scan type : active scan ( with probe request sending ) or passive scan ( just listening for beacons ) .\nwpa or wpa2 : wpa , wpa2 , or automatic detection . not available for ad hoc networks .\nwhen using wpa or wpa2 you can choose to insert the psk key or the psk passphrase . inserting the passphrase , the flyport will calculate the key . this is a long process and needs many operations , so it will took about 20 - 30 seconds to complete . the connection using the psk key is much faster ( few seconds ) . you can calculate your key from the passphrase and the ssid using one of the many online tools , for example : urltoken .\nthis page contains advanced socket configuration to select the number of available socket for each service and the memory allocated ( tx and rx ) for each socket .\nnote : the memory indicated is allocated in the wireless module , not inside the pic . the maximum quantity available is about 8100 , so the wizard will block you from allocating more memory .\nthe memory for each socket refers to the receive and transmit buffer of each socket , the number ( count ) refers to the number of socket for each service . so , if you want to create two servers on the flyport , listening on two different ports , you ' ll have to select count = 2 for generic _ tcp _ server . this will allow you to create two different listening sockets . the default amount of memory has been decided using standard application , but obviously you can change it , for example if you have to send very long strings over tcp , increase the tx buffer , or you can delete ftp sockets if you don ' t need them , or tcp client if you ' re just using the server , and so on . you are advised not to delete the \u201cdefault\u201d socket , since it ' s used by the tcp stack for standard operations .\nthis screen allows users to configure the udp sockets needed by user application and their related buffers .\non the left of the page it is possible to enable up to 4 different sockets configuring also their buffer size .\nto properly check the memory occupation of udp sockets there is the sum of all the buffers occupation on the right side of the page . if the user tries to configure buffers size bigger than 6144 bytes , the wizard will automatically block the process .\nthis page allows in - depth configuration of the uart modules . since version 2 . 5 it is possible to configure the buffer size for each uart module separately , as well as the number of modules active , and the speed of the default debug port on uart1 . the buffers are used by interrupt handlers for every uart module enabled to easily access received data , so they should be big enough to handle the strings received by other devices connected to the flyport . other buffers can be created by the user in his application .\non top of the page is possible to enable up to 4 uart modules buffers , configuring also their size . to properly check the memory occupation of uart receive buffers there is the sum of all the buffers occupation on the bottom side of the page , and the extra memory free space . if the user tries to configure buffers size bigger than 6144 bytes , the wizard will automatically block the process .\nthe whole configuration is now ready to be compiled on flyport ' s project ! click \u201cfinish\u201d and remember to compile again the application before to download the firmware .\nthis page was last modified on 16 december 2013 , at 18 : 36 .\nthis is the tenth segment in the postscapes interview series with some of the top people influencing the internet of things .\nflyport is a revolutionary module because it\u2019s very small , low cost and has enough processing power to manage applications like connected sensors , web based interfaces for embedded devices and internet of things apps .\ninstead of internet of things my personal way of referring to this concept is the internet on things . from my point of view this small difference makes a big difference on the approach to the subject : internet on things puts the cloud at the center of the new universe of possibilities that connectivity adds to devices and objects . \u2013 full post\nbut of course i accept the standard \u201cinternet of things\u201d definition and i think that the boom of smartphones and low cost mobile internet access is speeding up a lot of iot applications . i think that the iot and home automation will merge and soon we\u2019ll just talk about \u201csmart living\u201d . everything will be easy to setup and to use and only in that moment we can say that iot has reached the mainstream stage .\nat the moment , except in just a few cases , the iot is something for geeks and hackers that are experimenting with nice apps ( some even using our flyport module ) .\ni think that the biggest impact will be in people\u2019s everyday life . i really don\u2019t think that the fridge will ever talk to my oven ( can you imagine how boring that conversation would be ?\nother applications will be in fitness and healthcare , for example the nike app for ipod is a great example of iot that\u2019s already on the market . so as you can see there\u2019s not a revolution on the people needs with the iot , the iot will simply make our life \u201csmarter\u201d and more \u201cconnected\u201d .\nwe are really excited at the moment as we just signed an agreement to enter into the enocean alliance . enocean has a technology for home automation that is based on energy harvesting . for existing buildings it\u2019s now possible to remove standard switches and substitute them with a batteryless enocean compliant version that generates energy from the switch pushing action and sends data by a wireless protocol 868mhz .\nanother benefit is the enocean alliance features more than 300 companies and all of the products are \u201ctalking\u201d to each other . this is an area where other initiatives like zigbee failed , as currently there are not a lot of zigbee devices really compatible with each other .\ni think energy harvesting must be the base for the iot , if you think that by 2020 we are expecting 20 billion connected devices just imagine the number of batteries will be needed ! we must finally start thinking about environment and batteries are not eco - friendly .\ni read a lot on the internet , but the most inspiring stuff has been coming from personal meetings . i\u2019ve been travelling a lot thanks to my work and i am lucky enough to meet interesting people all the time .\ni have never met any guru , i simply try to enjoy every meeting because from any person it\u2019s possible to learn something or at least to see another point of view . my way of life is : see , understand , think and act !\nclick on a date / time to view the file as it appeared at that time .\nthis file contains additional information , probably added from the digital camera or scanner used to create or digitize it . if the file has been modified from its original state , some details may not fully reflect the modified file .\nthis page was last modified on 8 march 2013 , at 19 : 41 .\nthe bengie project , is a third year project in waterford institute of technology ( wit ) [ 1 ] , that has been going on for a many years now and the robot that you see is the mk2 version of it . each year the third year students get to work on it in the second semester and they pass all there information onto the next year in the form of project folders and files .\nthis version of bengie was started in 2009 . the mechanical engineer students in wit built the frame of the robot and it original had tracks on it , but due to the tracks kept slipping on it , the alternative solution was to put wheels on it instead . after the frame was built for the robot , the electronic engineers students had to each built there own baseboard from the design stage of have different components , to get it sent to off for pcb manufacturing . then after the board is set back , each student then had to populate the board and test that all the board is functioning and if there was any bug in there design they had to debug the board and find the fault and try to repair the board if possible , so all the function on the board were working . this section of the project was done in the first semester of third year .\nin the second semester of the year , each student got there own project for the year . as the first semester every student has the same task of building the baseboard , compared to the second semester , were each student gets give the own project to be completed . this is were i got my project to do with the flyport . so at the start of the second semester , you have 12 weeks to complete your objective of your project . this includes research into the project and different solution that you can chose . an example of this would be the neck of the robot . the student would have to research what method that they going to move the head ( e . g . servo motor , stepping motor ) and then find where to buy the parts and then you have to get approval of this from you project manager ( lecture ) , and then have to place a order with them for them , to order the parts for you . also at the same time , be programming the baseboard for can bus code that runs on all the baseboards . when you get the parts for your project , you then have to complete the rest of the project within the 12 weeks , before you have to give a presentation on the project to costumer ( other lectures ) .\nthis page was last modified on 8 march 2013 , at 18 : 31 .\n1 . plug the light sensor to the iot kit on the an1 connector . 2 . connect your pc to the iot kit via the microusb cable 3 . connect the power supply on + 5v connector or a 3 , 7v rechargeable battery on battery connector .\nwe used gmail to send emails and it needs ssl connection . for legal reasons we can\u2019t redistribute the ssl library on the source code . before starting you must enable our idepro with ssl . just follow the ssl tutorial .\nfirst of all the firmware creates a softap wi - fi network . using your smartphone or pc scan for the wi - fi networks and connect to \u201ciot kit softap\u201d . now open a browser and type 192 . 168 . 1 . 115 now the integrated web server shows a configuration page where you have to insert your wi - fi network parameters , email and alarm active period . once parameters are saved the kit restarts and connects to your wi - fi network . if everything is ok you will see led1 on , led2 blinks during the alarm active period . so if , during the alarm active period , the light sensor changes status ( when you open the fridge door its light activates ) an email will be sent . note : if now is 8am and you set alarm start at 6am it\u2019s gonna be active tomorrow !\nonce connected the time is retrived by sntp over internet and the internal rtcc starts to work . the light sensor measures the light level from 0 to 1024 . on this hack the threshold is fixed to the value of 70 ( but you can change it ) . when the alarm is active and the light threshold is exceeded the system will send an email .\ndownload project source code . now open the project on the idepro , compile and download it to the iot kit .\nthis page was last modified on 29 september 2014 , at 18 : 09 .\nalexa rank is calculated using a combination of the estimated average daily unique visitors to the site and the estimated number of pageviews on the site . the site with the highest combination of unique visitors and pageviews is ranked as # 1\nyour page has 4 blocking script resources and 5 blocking css resources . this causes a delay in rendering your page .\nnone of the above - 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{"id": 54803, "summary": [{"text": "tactile graphics , including tactile pictures , tactile diagrams , tactile maps , and tactile graphs , are images that use raised surfaces so that a visually impaired person can feel them .", "topic": 35}, {"text": "they are used to convey non-textual information such as maps , paintings , graphs and diagrams .", "topic": 3}, {"text": "tactile graphics can be seen as a subset of accessible images .", "topic": 4}, {"text": "images can be made accessible to the visually impaired in various ways , such as verbal description , sound , or haptic ( tactual ) feedback .", "topic": 17}, {"text": "one of the most common uses for tactile graphics is the production of tactile maps . ", "topic": 35}], "title": "tactile graphic", "paragraphs": ["if the object is too small to examine by touch and recognize details , consider a tactile graphic .\nsteve landau discusses tactile maps , talking kiosks , the talking tactile tablet and the tactile graphical user interface .\na combination of tooling and collage provides a graphic that is tactually different and easy to read .\nall aph tractile graphics information : aluminum diagramming foil , tactile graphics guidelines , diagram kits , swail dot inverter , the good tactile graphic ( video ) , quickdraw paper , etc .\naph\u2019s tactile graphic image library ( tgil ) contains a pool of well - designed templates to aid with the creation of tactile graphics . tgil 2 . 0 features improvements that make the website more accessible and more intuitive . also , we have added a forum for tactile graphic discussions to aid in your design and production needs . all you need to do is register to begin using the free image library to find tactile graphic templates that can be enhanced for your needs .\nconstruction of two types of graphic organizers will be described , the star diagram and the column chart .\nthis flowchart is designed to help determine the purpose of the image , and whether it can be omitted , described , or a tactile graphic should be created .\nwhen the student needs information from a map / figure / graph to participate in classroom discussions , answer questions , etc . , a tactile graphic should be done .\n, ms . hasty discusses special relationship and graphic literacy , moving from models to graphics , and strategies for teaching students to read tactile graphics . ch . 1 : introduction , ch . 2 : spatial relationship and graphic literacy , ch . 3 : moving from models to graphics , and ch . 4 : strategies for reading tactile graphics .\ngraphiti\u2019s breakthrough technology allows graphics to be depicted by means of an array of variable - height pins . to change to the next graphic , the pins on the refreshable display move up and down to create a tactile representation of the graphic . graphiti can display topographical maps and other features such as grey levels and colors .\nremember to keep it simple ; unnecessary information , clutter , may prohibit the student from gaining relevant information therefore making the graphic useless .\nthe drawn graphics are then examined for clarity , readability , and braille accuracy by a certified braille transcriber . once the design is approved , the graphic is released for tactile production . the graphic goes through a thermography process and is eventually bound into a braille book or bound separately , as in the case of a map .\nthe present application relates generally to devices for communicating information to a person with sight impairment , and more specifically , to a tactile sensing device connected to a host computer which allows a visually impaired user to interact with tactile graphic - based interactive multimedia applications .\nthe following simple , tactile graphic organizers were designed by renee toy , librarian at tsbvi , several years ago while she was teaching elementary school . the basic frame for the graphic organizers allows for easily exchanging cards to teach new concepts . ( see pictures ) students enjoy the hands - on activity and gain a better knowledge of content .\nedit / proofread the graphic with your fingers , not your eyes , before showing it to a student . beware , if someone says your graphic is\npretty\nor\nbeautiful\n, take a second look , your student may not be able to understand it at all .\n12 . the system of claim 11 , wherein the plurality of tactile control members further includes a tactile alpha - numeric keypad divided into a plurality of boxes being defined by tactile boundaries .\nbefore creating a tactile graphic , one must first decide whether to make it at all . some information can be conveyed through a description and other images may be omitted if they do not communicate additional information .\nshimojima , a . : the graphic - linguistic distinction : exploring alternatives . artif . intell . rev . 13 ( 4 ) , 313\u2013335 ( 1999 )\nmake the tactile graphic as clear as possible . always keep in mind the point of view of the braille reader . it is up to the producer to present the information in a clear , concise manner for the student .\ntactile graphics designer ( tgd ) develops software to enable design and use of tactile graphics and tactile audio graphics , especially for blind and low vision users . tactile graphic + sound = tagraphic . design tools are tgd qiktac , tgd pro and - tgd workshop with integrated braille and tactile graphics in a multimedia setting of touch and sound . audiobraille in workshop leads to braille learning including graphics on the same page . audiopix , in workshop leads to speech and sound enhanced tactile images - physics , math , geography ; any subject and also for just plain ' fun ' .\nsteven landau and karen gourgey describe their research on audio - tactile computing , and discuss development of the talking tactile atlas of the world .\nwho among tvis either at a school for the blind or in the field has not come upon a graphic organizer that would be particularly beneficial to teach students a concept . graphic organizers present information in a manner that is easy for sighted students to understand . how can these simple tools be adapted for students with visual impairment ?\nany number of types of software applications may be run on the system as the system is designed to operate with the standard operating systems of today ' s personal computers . the standardization of the overlays permits the user to be comfortable with any number of graphic - based interactive multimedia applications which are based on the present system . some exemplary tactile graphic - based interactive software applications include but are not limited to an audio / tactile atlas of world maps ; educational curriculum applications ; and instructional / entertainment game applications .\na collage tactile graphic can be created using a variety of craft materials that can be found in craft stores or recyclables . possible materials for creating the area include braille paper , cardboard , handi wipes , textured paper , fine sandpaper , needlepoint backing or fabric .\nsoftware that contain these components are the best tools to use when producing computer generated tactile graphics . third - party software containing mainly svg tools are : corel draw , adobe illustrator , and microsoft office ( word and powerpoint ) . these applications can be used to produce tactile graphic illustrations for science , math , geography , and business classes .\nwhen it is necessary to show size relationship between objects , consider tactile graphics .\nto learn more , read teaching tactile graphics adapted from materials by lucia hasty .\nfigure 1 . tactile 3d model of a leaf , its structure and tissues .\nthis is a list of tactile maps and atlases available through the princeton braillists .\nkonstantinos s . papadopoulos describes the production and testing of some experimental tactile maps .\nthe authors discuss the possibilities of electronic haptic maps , using\nnew and off - the - shelf hardware\u2014force feedback and vibrotactile mice\nto\nenable nonvisual access to onscreen map or graphic material .\n11 . the system of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of tactile control members includes a set for tactile directional arrow members permitting movement through a menu of the software application and a tactile enter member permitting the user to convey an affirmative command to the host computer .\ntactileview creates pictures for people who can not see . these pictures are transformed for them into tactile graphics . blind people can read them by touch and interpret the tactile material . easy to use tools are available for the design and production of tactile pictures , diagrams and maps .\n3 . the system of claim 2 , wherein the identification region occupies a top portion of the overlay and the one or more tactile identification members comprises a plurality of tactile identification bars .\nadvantageously , the system 10 of fig . 1 provides a standardized system for tactile graphic - based interactive multimedia applications . because system 10 uses hardware that is commercially available , it is relatively easy to assembly and use and is also of relatively low cost . the range of professionally - produced software titles that are available or will be available and the high quality of these multimedia applications are additional advantages of the present system 10 . by developing a uniform , standardized approach for tactile graphic - based interactive multimedia applications , users have instant familiarity with the operation of the application and only have to learn the specifics of the new application .\ntactile greeting cards , flashcards , shapes and rhymes books , raised shapes counting cards , etc .\na microscopic world at the touch : learning biology with novel 2 . 5d and 3d tactile models\njoint braille authority of north america / canadian braille authority tactile graphics committee . ( 2011 ) . guidelines and standards for tactile graphics , 2010 , web version - february 2012 . retrieved from urltoken\nfigure 5 . tactile 3d model showing the formation of a fungal colony and hyphal cell growth .\nproducts included on this site include tactile maps , map skills training , and voice output globe .\nthis site has links to research on tactile mapping and visual variables in spatial and map cognition .\nurltoken demo of talking tactile tablet , a new computer peripheral device , along with an authoring tool that allows teachers of blind and visually impaired students to create talking tactile pictures for the ttt .\nberl\u00e1 , e . p . ( 1982 ) . haptic perception of tangible graphic displays . in schiff , w . & foulke , e . ( ed ) tactual perception : a sourcebook . cambridge : cambridge university press .\nthis calibration step is important due to the use of high resolution equipment , e . g . , the touch workpad 20 . precise superimposition of the tactile shapes of the overlay 50 over the pressure sensitized regions of the touch screen ( touch pad 40 ) must be achieved to guarantee correspondence of tactile objects formed on the overlay 50 to appropriate audio responses . this is especially true for applications which have complex graphic images .\nteaching or communicating with blind persons using tactile presentation of the information , e . g . braille displays\ndrawings produced by computers can turn into raised lined ( embossed ) graphics for the visually impaired . the most effective software applications for computer generated tactile graphics are those that contain scalable vector graphic ( svg ) components , such as : lines , shapes , freeform drawing tools , beizer drawing tools , arrows , patterns , shapes fill , and line weight .\nstatic and interactive tactile maps are discussed in the context of providing survey and mobility information to people who are visually impaired or blind . the heterogeneous nature of visual impairment is examined , as is the nature of tactile perception . technologies associated with tactile maps are reviewed and the application of interactive tactile maps for populations , in addition to those who are visually impaired , is also considered . cybercartography has considerable potential in this respect .\neriksson , y . : tactile pictures : pictorial representations for the blind , pp . 1784\u20131940 ( 1998 )\nthe interactive tactile tools include raised tactile directional control buttons permitting the user to scroll through menus or the like which are announced by the human voice narrator . other tactile tools include a back button / escape button , an enter button , and a fully operational tactile numerical keypad having standard numerical keypad boxes . each overlay preferably includes other features in uniform locations which permit the user to easily and quickly identify one overlay from another overlay .\na sheet for placement over the upper surface of the work pad , the overlay having a work space which bears tactile indicia which corresponds to a selected software application , the overlay including a tactile graphical user interface ( tgui ) formed thereon , the tgui having a plurality of tactile control buttons , each tactile control button causing an input signal to be generated when the respective tactile control button is pressed and contacts the upper surface of the work pad , the control signal being communicated to the computer which processes the input signal and performs an operation .\ntext alternatives may help some people who have difficulty understanding the meaning of photographs , drawings , and other images ( e . g . , line drawings , graphic designs , paintings , three - dimensional representations ) , graphs , charts , animations , etc .\nwe have also included a pdf download of marco schuffelen\u2019s manual on producing tactile graphics . marco has distilled the experience of 20 years\u2019 work at the netherlands library for the blind into an exceptional resource for people making tactile graphics .\nthe blind audio tactile mapping system ( bats ) project focuses on making spatial information accessible to people without vision .\nnew types of ink ( these allowed production of high quality tactile maps with long durability on ordinary paper . )\nthe problem with bitmap drawing applications is line weight . tiger embossers can only determine bitmap line weight at 1 point even if the line on the drawing appears to be thicker . scalable vector drawings lines can be determined as either being 1 , 3 or 6 points by a tiger embosser . having these line thickness options can provide more opportunity to draw detailed tactile graphic illustrations .\nconference programme , proceedings , and abstracts for the 1st and 2nd conference on tactile diagrams , maps and pictures . best practice guidelines for the design , production and presentation of vacuum formed tactile maps \u2013 ann gardiner and chris perkins .\nconference programme , proceedings , and abstracts for the 1st and 2nd conference on tactile diagrams , maps and pictures . best practice guidelines for the design , production and presentation of vacuum formed tactile maps \u0013 ann gardiner and chris perkins .\nnomad is a touch sensitive pad that can be connected to a pc running mentor software . draw shapes on a piece of paper lying on the pad to be reproduced by the software on the computer screen . the paper can then be put in an embosser and the screen image embossed over it . the resulting tactile graphic can then be positioned back on the nomad pad for further work .\ntactile atlases and anatomical graphics . 76 leabrook lane princeton , new jersey 08540 phone : ( 609 ) 924 - 5207\nrobert jaquiss , jr . , recounts the role his parents played\nin providing him with a foundation of experiences and skills in using tactile materials throughout his schooling .\nhe describes the process his father invented for making tactile maps .\ntmap allows visitors to this site to download and emboss customized tactile street maps of any location in the united states .\n[ 0025 ] fig . 6 is a perspective view of an interactive audio - tactile system according to another embodiment .\nbuilding a template document for tactile graphics using tiger software 3 and 4 with microsoft word ( 1 . 1 mb )\n2 . the system of claim 1 , wherein the overlay has a tactile identification region formed thereon and defined by an identification boundary and one or more tactile identification members formed within the identification boundary at select x and y coordinates , the arrangement of the one or more tactile identification members within the identification boundary providing an identification pattern which uniquely identifies the overlay .\nthe ability to read tactual graphics and charts is essential as part of a braille student\u2019s literacy program . explicit instruction in the reading and interpretation of tactile graphics is critical for students who are tactile learners . the student cannot fully participate in the core curriculum when presented with lessons or assessments involving charts and tables if the student is not able to read and interpret tactile graphics .\ntactile graphics by polly k . edman 544 - page paperback book , isbn 0\u201489128 - 194 - 0 , $ 59 . 95\nthis paper presents the use of scalable vector graphics ( svg ) to help people with visual impairment read audio - tactile maps .\ntactile graphics by polly k . edman 544 - page paperback book , isbn 0\u001489128 - 194 - 0 , $ 59 . 95\n13 . the system of claim 1 , wherein the overlay includes a tactile plate number which provides unique identification indicia for each overlay .\nthe design of each laserline\u2122 graphic is based upon more than a decade of field research including all aspects of pattern fill types , placement of braille labels , and techniques for illustrating depth . engineered designs and high - resolution pattern fills , line styles , and directional indicators yield successful access and comprehension to complex visual information .\n3 townline circle , rochester , ny 14623 - 2513 ( 585 ) 427 - 8260 ; fax : ( 585 ) 427 - 0263 a membership organization for braille transcribers . nba membership includes quarterly newsletters that contain articles on improving tactile graphics , workshops and handouts regarding tactile graphics .\nnew types of papers ( swell paper permitted the user to download , print , and produce tactile maps using a thermal image enhancer . )\nat appropriate moments during a session , the user may be asked to place a new tactile overlay 50 on the touch pad 40 . after placing the new tactile overlay 50 on the touch pad 40 , the calibration and identification routines , described above , are repeated . this process continues until the user decides to end a particular section by pressing the first tactile button 150 in the upper - right corner of the overlay 50 . in one embodiment , the first tactile button 150 performs both a back stepping operation and an escape or quit operation . in this embodiment , pressing the first tactile button 150 once causes the application to return to a previous menu or the like , if applicable . pressing the first tactile button 150 twice causes the application to terminate ( quit function ) and the system 10 shuts down until the user begins a new session .\nan overlay comprising a sheet for placement over an upper surface of the work pad , the overlay having a work space which bears tactile indicia which corresponds to a selected one of the interactive software applications , the overlay including a tactile graphical user interface ( tgui ) formed thereon , the tgui having a plurality of tactile control members , each tactile control member having associated x and y coordinates on the grid array , the application of force to the respective tactile control member causing a corresponding location output signal to be generated and communicated to the host computer which processes the corresponding location output signal as a control signal which directs the performance of an operation , wherein the work space and tgui occupy different regions of the overlay .\nann gardiner and chris perkins explain each step in designing and creating vacuum formed tactile maps . their approach enables anyone to prepare useful raised graphics .\nfind out how you can create a free tactile map with a 3d printer , embosser , or on swell paper , or order one online .\nbased in the uk , providing tactile diagrams , maps and pictures for blind and partially sighted people of all ages and all walks of life .\nthermal enhancer : the thermal enhancer takes a map printed on swell paper and by applying heat , raises the ink to make a tactile map .\nthe touch pad receives a tactile graphic overlay and has a frame with a fastening mechanism or the like to hold the frame in a closed position so that the overlay lays motionless on the touch pad during use of the system . different overlays are used for different interactive software applications which are run by the host computer . according to one aspect of the system , all of the overlays have common layout elements which permit the system to have standardized features regardless of which application is running .\n\u2018signs\u2019 \u2013 it\u2019s a simple word , but it understates the range of what we do , as anyone who has visited our factory knows . yes , we can do you a simple sign , but the heart of our business is beautiful , high quality digital printing , and an extensive range of robust finishing options \u2013 right up to our robust grp encapsulation . not to mention our wider experience in : graphic design , framing , tactile routed or sandblasted timber signs , and sign installation .\nonline resource listing , including sources of materials , directions on creating object books , a listing of books , videos , journal articles , web sites , documents and human resources for preparing and teaching the use of quality tactile graphics . lots of information about tactile graphics all over the tsbvi site !\nthe exemplary tgui 130 includes a first tactile button 150 which performs one or more operations . the first tactile button 150 is located in an upper - right corner of the overlay 50 and in the exemplary embodiment , is in the shape of a \u201c + \u201d sign . as with the other tactile members of the overlay 50 , the first tactile button 150 extends outwardly from the overlay 50 toward the user so that the user can easily locate the member 150 by running his or her finger over the overlay 50 . in each application , pressing the first tactile button 150 performs an operation and because the system 10 is advantageously standardized , pressing the first tactile button 150 performs the same or similar operations regardless of which application is currently running . for example and according to one exemplary embodiment , the first tactile button 150 operates as a back button if it is pressed once and operates as an escape button if the member 150 is pressed twice . these features will be further elaborated on in detail when figs . 3 - 5 are described .\n8 . the system of claim 7 , wherein the data processor which receives location output signals generated when the plurality of tactile calibration members are pressed causing the work pad to generate corresponding calibration output signals , the calibration output signals indicating the present x and y coordinates of each of the tactile calibration members .\na new computer peripheral device , along with an authoring tool that allows teachers of blind and visually impaired students to create talking tactile pictures for the ttt .\nraised printing for tactile graphics and braille , produced from hard copy originals or electronic files supplied by the customer , from materials available in tactile vision files or from designs commissioned by organizations or individuals . applications include maps , calendars , books , business and greeting cards , labels and a wide range of teaching materials .\nfurthermore , these devices do not provide high quality interactive programming and tactile media that supports interactive learning and entertainment . what is needed in the art and has heretofore not been available is a audio - tactile device which overcomes the above - noted deficiencies and provides a high quality interactive experience for a visually impaired user .\nmillar , s . ( 1974 ) . tactile short - term memory by blind and sighted children . british journal of psychology , 65 , 253 - 263 .\nlandau , s . , gourgey , k . : development of a talking tactile tablet . information technology and disabilities 7 ( 2 ) , 4 ( 2001 )\na computer - based system permitting a visually impaired user to interact with tactile graphic - based interactive software applications is provided . the system includes a host computer having a data processor and a drive for running the interactive software applications and a pressure sensitive work pad . the work pad has x and y pressure sensitive members disposed in a grid array for providing unique location output signals corresponding to each different location on the grid array . the work pad is operatively connected to the host computer and an overlay comprising a sheet is placed over an upper surface of the work pad . the overlay having a work space which bears tactile indicia which corresponds to a selected one of the interactive software applications and also includes a tactile graphical user interface ( tgui ) formed thereon . the tgui has a plurality of tactile control members which generate location output signals when pressed . these output signals are communicated to the computer which processes the signals as control signals directing the computer to perform an operation . methods of calibrating the overlays and identifying the overlays are also provided .\njerry clark and deanna durr clark describe the use of a gis ( geographic information system ) and coordinate digitizer to create customized tactile maps on micro - encapsulated paper .\nsheppard , l . , aldrich , f . : tactile graphics : a beginner\u2019s guide to graphics for visually impaired children . primary science review , 29\u201330 ( 2000 )\n7 . the system of claim 6 , wherein the calibration system includes a plurality of tactile calibration members formed on the overlay and arranged according to a predetermined pattern .\nthis embodiment is more compact and permits easy transportation of the device 300 while not jeopardizing any of its capabilities . in both embodiments , the computer ( either host computer 100 or computer device 310 ) interprets the user ' s presses on the tactile graphic overlay 50 in exactly the same way that it does when a mouse ( not shown ) is clicked while the cursor is over a particular region , icon or other object of a video screen associated with the computer . the present systems thus opens the world of \u201cpoint and click\u201d computing to visually impaired users .\nembossers : romeo , thomas , marathon , juliet , bookmaker , braille express , brailleplace , ped - 30 ; signmakers : prestobraille and kgs braille labeler ; print / braille devices : transend and gemini print and braille embosser ; braille translation software from duxbury systems ; tactile graphics hardware & software : et - graphix , tactile image enhancer ( tie ) and tie jr . ; thermo - pen , flexi - paper\u2122 ; tactile graphics designer ( tgd ) pro software , tagpad from repro - tronics ; braille paper\nthis podcast describes the tactile maps designed by josh miele of smith - kettlewell eye research institute . ( they can be downloaded at urltoken and embossed by the user . )\nbrenda madrazo and juan gabriel solorzano describe the challenges of tactile map design , share design guidelines , discuss the braille system , and offer a literature review on the field .\ntactile diagrams , maps and pictures allow access to visual graphical information for blind and partially sighted people , and can greatly enhance their independence in education , work and leisure .\nembossers : romeo , thomas , marathon , juliet , bookmaker , braille express , brailleplace , ped - 30 ; signmakers : prestobraille and kgs braille labeler ; print / braille devices : transend and gemini print and braille embosser ; braille translation software from duxbury systems ; tactile graphics hardware & software : et - graphix , tactile image enhancer ( tie ) and tie jr . ; thermo - pen , flexi - paper\n; tactile graphics designer ( tgd ) pro software , tagpad from repro - tronics ; braille paper\nwe have a small collection of images on this site , similar to the table mountain diagram alongside , for you to use as resources for making tactile graphics using the piaf .\nquick tac 4 is a free program that can be used to create tactile graphics with any braille embosser and even embedded into dbt ( duxbury braille translator ) and megadots documents .\ndrawing that look like a picture are called bitmaps . these drawing applications may not have svg drawing components , however , they can be used to produce tactile graphics if a swell ( encapsulated ) paper device is doing the embossing . swell paper devices are : tactile image enhancer ( tie ) or picture - in - a - flash ( piaf ) .\nberl\u00e1 , e . p . ( 1981 ) . tactile scanning and memory for a spatial display by blind students . journal of special education , 15 , 341 - 350 .\n[ 0036 ] fig . 2 illustrates a basic touch overlay 50 prior to being decorated with specific tactile details that are associated with one or more interactive software programs . all of the touch overlays 50 have the following similar components . first , the touch overlay 50 has one or more calibration tactile members . the exemplary overlay 50 in fig . 2 has three tactile members , namely first , second and third calibration tactile members 52 , 54 , and 56 . the calibration tactile members 52 , 54 , 56 are in the form of defined projections which extend outwardly from a first surface 51 of the overlay 50 . the first surface 51 is the surface which faces the user when the overlay 50 is placed and secured within the touch workpad 20 . an opposing second surface 53 is the surface of the overlay 50 which contacts the touch pad 40 during use of the system 10 .\nfeedback was also solicited from cartographic professionals working in the field of tactile maps and graphics . the maps for the thematic tactile atlas of canada were also tested at w . ross macdonald , the largest residential school for blind and visually impaired students in canada . this user centric approach resulted in development of high quality maps , which will serve blind and visually impaired users well . the tactile atlas of canada received high praise from users and the professional cartographic community and was selected for national and international exhibitions by the canadian national cartographic committee .\ngh provides the service of converting complex information contained in documents into laserline\u2122 graphics . gh accepts a variety of media formats , including pdf , html , word , and jpeg , as well as the print document ( s ) to begin the conversion process . it begins with our dedicated computer graphics team designing the graphic and addressing issues such as proper pattern fill selection , placement of braille labels , and spacing between lines .\nlouis brunet has over 25 years experience in multimedia , graphic design , and project management . while at nortel networks he introduced the use of video streaming as a cost effective way to provide employee training . during the nineties , at nortel , he founded and led a multimedia team capable of producing product marketing multimedia collateral integrating web , flash , 3d animation and video . more recently his focus has been web related projects and accessibility .\nthompson , l . , chronicle , e . : beyond visual conventions : rethinking the design of tactile diagrams . british journal of visual impairment 24 ( 2 ) , 76 ( 2006 )\n16 . the system of claim 13 , wherein the overlay further includes a braille plate number uniquely identifying the overlay in braille , the braille plate number corresponding to the tactile plate number .\nifeelpixel\u2122is a software application designed to create audio - tactile sensations based on image . any pictures generated by your computer and being under your cursor position on screen are represented with a subjective audio - tactile sensation on an immersion touchsense device and a sound card . it ' s the first software that allows a user to feel the pixels on the screen with both haptic and auditory feedback .\nimagine replacing text descriptions of pictures , charts , and graphs with something more powerful . it ' s a high - resolution tactile image and it ' s just one way everyone has access .\ntactile graphics are a means of conveying non - textual information to people who are blind or visually impaired , and may include tactile representations of pictures , maps , graphs , diagrams , and other images . a person with a visual impairment can feel these raised lines and surfaces in order to obtain the same information that people who are sighted get through looking at pictures or other visual images .\nthe publication of and access to tactile maps on the internet was a very recent development . the first version of the mvi web site was officially launched in october 2002 . for the hardcopy production of the tactile atlas of canada , which is available in a downloadable format on the web site , extensive user testing was conducted . students , teachers and mobility training instructors tested both the raised ink maps and capsule paper tactile maps . the maps published on the mvi web site follow the international guidelines recommended by the international cartographic association commission on maps and graphics for blind and visually impaired people .\nifeelpixel\nis a software application designed to create audio - tactile sensations based on image . any pictures generated by your computer and being under your cursor position on screen are represented with a subjective audio - tactile sensation on an immersion touchsense device and a sound card . it ' s the first software that allows a user to feel the pixels on the screen with both haptic and auditory feedback .\nthis pin - matrix display drastically increases the amount of information perceivable to blind computer users through both hands , and enables them to experience spatial structures and graphic symbols as additional information . ideally , objects such as text blocks , tables , menus and other elements of the windows user interface can be fully mapped to the pin - matrix display . moreover , geometric drawings , floor plans , diagrams and other information can be made accessible to visually impaired students in teaching .\nthis page is the gateway to our collection of manuals , guides and resources for the producer of tactile graphics . click on the link in each paragraph to go to the resource mentioned in that paragraph .\npolish teacher boguslaw marek discusses how tactile graphics help develop understanding of spatial relations and the correspondence between three - dimensional objects and their two - dimensional representations . ideas for materials and teaching strategies are included .\ndr . eva siekierska works as research project manager - mapping for visually impaired , at mapping services branch of earth sciences sector , natural resources canada . she also holds an adjunct research professor position at carleton university . her main research interests are : tactile and audio - tactile mapping , web accessibility and usability , multi - modal user interfaces and web - based visualization in application to sustainable development decision making .\nthe use of maps is an important skill for all children to learn . for students who have visual impairments , learning to read a map is an important step towards independence , as well as a way to participate more fully in the regular geography and social studies curriculum . this section offers suggestions on how to teach students to use tactile maps , from the most basic object books to more complex tactile graphics .\nteachers of the visually impaired often produce tactile graphics to accompany classroom materials and activities . it must be remembered that tactile graphics are not automatically meaningful to students who are blind or visually impaired . students must first have an understanding of that which is being represented . for example , a raised map of africa will have little meaning for a child who has never heard of africa and who does not grasp the fact that the world is made up of different continents . in order for tactile graphics to have meaning , a student must have a good understanding of symbolic representation , spatial orientation , and basic tactual perceptual skills .\naccordingly , each overlay includes tactile elements which facilitate both the calibration and identification processes . these tactile elements are generally located in the same regions of each overlay so as to promote standardization of the layout of the overlays . in another aspect , each overlay is standardized in that each overlay contains a group of interactive tools formed in the same region of each overlay . once again , this promotes familiarity of the system regardless of which application is being run by the user . these interactive tactile tools are adjacent to a workspace area which occupies the same space in each overlay so as to further promote standardization of the overlays .\nwith piaf , blind and vision impaired people can understand the information on a computer screen , grasp organizational structure of the business and access sales charts . one or two tactile diagrams can save thousands of words .\nr . dan jacobson discusses the development of a personal guidance system which would\nprovide on - line interactions \u2026 in audio or tactile form , providing orientation , location and guidance information . . . .\n1 . introduction 2 . background information 2 . 1 mapping for visually impaired project 2 . 2 svg mapping 3 . interactive audio - tactile maps 3 . 1 tactile maps 3 . 2 audio - tactile maps 3 . 2 . 1 set up the map 3 . 2 . 2 read the map 3 . 3 haptic effects 4 . svg maps creation 4 . 1 methodology 4 . 2 system requirements 4 . 3 coding the interactive features 4 . 3 . 1 voice annotation 4 . 3 . 2 haptic effects 4 . 3 . 3 sound effects 5 . user ' s feedback 6 . conclusions and future directions footnotes acknowledgements bibliography\nthe tactileview concept consists of design software for the creation of tactile graphics and an international web catalog . the design software allows production ( printing ) on a braille embosser or on swell paper ( microcapsule paper ) .\nthe purpose of interactive audio - tactile maps was to provide a multi - modal environment thereby making all the rich geospatial information available and accessible to people with visual impairment . placement of a tactile map on a touch tablet [ 2 ] allowed the user to interact with the svg map . sound effects were added using pre - recorded sounds . voice annotation was implemented using text - to - speech software or screen reader software .\nproduces illustrations , graphics and spatial representations adapted to touch recognition for people who are blind using a \u201cgraphtact\u201d prototype printer designed to produce standardized tactile designs . braille jymico also produces a computerized aluminum master to create thermoform copies .\ntactile map automated production ( tmap ) : using gis data to generate braille maps presenters joshua a . miele , ph . d . the smith kettlewell eye research institute 2318 fillmore st . san francisco , ca 94115 urltoken\njim durkel shares ideas for helping children with visual impairments collect souvenirs and explore maps during family vacations . creating remnant books and tactile graphics enhances the child ' s participation in family trips ; available in english and spanish .\naph and orbit will evaluate the graphiti with a wide range of consumers , including but not limited to , experts in the field of tactile graphics and assistive technology as well as teachers with students who are visually impaired .\nproduces illustrations , graphics and spatial representations adapted to touch recognition for people who are blind using a graphtact prototype printer designed to produce standardized tactile designs . braille jymico also produces a computerized aluminum master to create thermoform copies .\na variety of hardware and software ( refreshable braille products , braille embossers , braille translation software , tactile imaging products , accessories , etc . ) from various manufacturers , as used ( demo / loan ) products at a discount\nsheppard , l & aldrich f . k .\ntactile graphics in school education : perspectives from teachers ,\nbritish journal of visual impairment , vol . 19 , no . 3 , pp93 - 97 , sept 2001 .\non another side , commercial three - dimensional representations are available from different sources . but most of them are not specially designed for the blind such as in the case of anatomic models of the human body , earth globes , models of dna structure , ordinary animals , and others . in those cases , tactile characteristics such as texture and materials used for manufacture are frequently not optimal for easy tactile resolution , even for those available at specialized suppliers .\nwe used several features of svg to create interactive tactile maps . the open source nature of svg will allow people to use this technology . the svg documents can be adapted to other devices used by the visually impaired community .\nsheppard , l & aldrich f . k .\ntactile graphics : a beginner ' s guide to graphics for visually impaired children ,\nprimary science review , vol . 65 , pp29 - 30 , nov - dec 2000 .\nthe adapted graphics list ' s purpose is to discuss graphics designed for people who are blind or visually impaired . this includes the development of tactile graphics , and other types of information design for folks who are blind or visually impaired .\naldrich , f . k . & sheppard , l .\ntactile graphics in school education : perspectives from pupils ,\nbritish journal of visual impairment , vol . 19 , no . 2 , pp69 - 73 , may 2001 .\ntiger printers and embossers that print braille and tactile graphics ( including 3 - d ) direct from mainstream windows software , dotsplus\u00ae braille font for braille math , the accessible graphing calculator ( agc ) that facilitates mathematics accessibility through audio or braille .\naph is grateful to the william m . wood foundation , bank of america , n . a . , co - trustee . they awarded a generous $ 200 , 000 for the development of the revolutionary graphiti dynamic multilevel tactile touch display .\nwhile the workspace area has a common boundary whose location does not change from one overlay to another overlay , the precise tactile subject matter which is presented within the workspace boundary does vary from overlay to overlay and therefore from application to application . much of the tactile shapes and objects presented in the workspace area are a large part of the interactive learning process experienced by the user as the user is often touching different regions within the workspace in response to commands or instruction given by the narrator .\nungar , s . , blades , m . , spencer , c . & morsley , k . ( 1994 ) . can visually impaired children use tactile maps to estimate directions . journal of visual impairment & blindness , 88 , 221 - 233 .\nthe properties that make diagrams more effective than text in certain circumstances have been investigated by researchers for over 20 years . however , this research has focused on visual diagrams . to the best of our knowledge , no research has yet investigated whether the same benefits and properties hold for tactile diagrams , which are blind people\u2019s primary means of access to diagrams . we present a consideration of similarities and differences in the properties and potential benefits of visual and tactile diagrams ; and suggest where experimental investigation would be useful .\naldrich , f . k . , sheppard , l . & hindle , y .\nfirst steps towards a model of tactile graphicacy\n, british journal of visual impairment , vol . 20 , no . 2 , pp62 - 67 , may 2002 .\n825 east johnson street madison , wi 53703 ( 608 ) 257 - 5917 / fax ( 608 ) 257 - 3480 website : urltoken private , nonprofit organization , providing tactile graphs and maps , and science and mathematics books in braille and e - text .\nthus , this paper describes the creation of tactile three - dimensional models and the development of an inclusive , multisensory curriculum to effectively support teaching of biology topics , making microscopic subjects accessible for both visually impaired and sighted students at the elementary and middle school levels .\nuntil recently , the use of tactile maps has been very limited , as most of the maps have been produced by hand , for example using string and glue , a very slow process . recent developments facilitated the production of cost effective maps . examples are :\nthe experiment reported below was designed as a test of the ability of visually impaired children to reproduce a tactile array under aligned and under rotated conditions , and as a basis for considering the relative effectiveness of the various tactile exploration strategies spontaneously used by the children . rather than restrict the children to specific exploratory movements ( cf . millar 1981 ) we allowed the children to generate their own strategies for exploring the layout . we believed that the participants ' strategies would be an important factor in the stability of their memory for the array under rotated conditions .\nmaking science , math , and engineering information accessible to people with print disabilities . products developed in the science access project include the tiger tactile graphics and braille embosser , the accessible graphing calculator , and triangle , a fully accessible dos program for reading and doing math and science .\nchallis , b . , edwards , a . : design principles for tactile interaction . in : brewster , s . , murray - smith , r . ( eds . ) haptic hci 2000 . lncs , vol . 2058 , pp . 17\u201324 . springer , heidelberg ( 2001 )\nfurthermore , the tactile control buttons 160 can be designed to permit the user to access additional advance functionality of the application . for example , the player can use the tactile control buttons 160 to scroll through menus , such as a scoring menu , which provide the player with useful information . a scoring menu would present each player with his or her current score and permit one player to keep tract of the scores of the other players . the player may also be instructed as to how many pairs have been matched and how many pairs are left to be matched .\ntaevis at purdue university utilizes a variety of alternative formats to provide academic accommodations for students who are blind , visually impaired , or have other print disabilities . innovative applications for tactile diagrams , technical braille , and electronic text are opening new opportunities in math , engineering , and science .\nso you ' re wondering how to make that picture accessible ? worried about math and science ? gh has developed a high technology process for clearly communicating complex visual information through the use of raised tactile images known as laserline\u2122 graphics . by using a variety of customized pattern fills , line styles , and directional indicators , these tactile graphics are used by braille readers for accessing bar charts , subway routes , diagrams and even 3 - d geometric figures every day . these graphics are available in many sizes ranging from 8 . 5\nx 11\nto wall - size foldouts .\nthe virtual touch system ( vts ) enables remote tactile and audio access for windows graphics and text through direct feedback from the computer screen . vts , with its virtouch player and mouse , also enables the drawing of graphics and displays text tactually in regular alphabets and braille as well as providing audio feedback .\ntheurel , a . , witt a . , claudet , p . , hatwell , y . , & gentaz , e . ( 2013 ) . tactile picture recognition by early blind children : the effect of illustration technique . journal of experimental psychology : applied , 19 ( 3 ) , 233 - 240 .\n9 . the system of claim 8 , wherein the data processor has a memory for storing the x and y coordinates of the tactile calibration members , the host computer having stored therein a set of optimized x and y coordinates identifying an optimized location of the tactile calibration members relative to the work pad , the data processor serving to compare the present x and y coordinates of the calibration members with the set of optimized x and y coordinates and then determine a correction factor that compensates for any difference between the present x and y coordinates of the calibration members and the stored set of optimized x and y coordinates for the calibration members .\naldrich , f . : talk to the hand : an agenda for further research on tactile graphics . in : stapleton , g . , howse , j . , lee , j . ( eds . ) diagrams 2008 . lncs ( lnai ) , vol . 5223 , pp . 344\u2013346 . springer , heidelberg ( 2008 )\nthe workspace section 120 is the section of the overlay 50 that is not standard from one overlay 50 to another overlay 50 . depending upon the particular application , the tactile graphical environment of the workspace section 120 varies . figs . 3 - 5 illustrate exemplary overlays 50 that are used in three different types of exemplary applications .\nsource : american foundation for the blind braille literacy mentors in training : the next generation - teaching special codes : nemeth , cbc , and tactile graphics - workshop in fremont , california ( august 7 - 9 , 1997 ) and atlanta , georgia ( september 11 - 13 , 1997 ) . diane spence and susan a . osterhaus\n175 mason circle , concord , ca 94520 phone ( 800 ) 722 - 3393 / fax ( 925 ) 681 - 4630 braillenote notetaker ; braille star braille displays ; mountbatten pro braille writer ; paragon , et , romeo and juliet braille embossers ; duxbury braille translation software , pictures in a flash ( piaf ) tactile graphics maker ."]}
{"id": 54807, "summary": [{"text": "the whole earth access ( 1978 - 1998 ) started as a countercultural retail store in berkeley , california .", "topic": 7}, {"text": "in the early 1990s , whole earth access had 7 stores in northern california .", "topic": 7}, {"text": "after filing for bankruptcy in 1996 , all stores closed in 1998 . ", "topic": 4}], "title": "whole earth access", "paragraphs": ["the company was founded in 1978 with the purchase of a failing berkeley store called whole earth access .\nover - retailed ,\nparticularly with electronics - one of whole earth access ' main product categories .\nalmost two years after emerging from bankruptcy protection , berkeley ' s whole earth access is closing its three remaining stores .\nin 1997 , whole earth review changed its name to whole earth and the motto from\naccess to tools and ideas\nto\naccess to tools , ideas , and practices .\npeter warshall , the editor at that time said :\none of fastest - growing chains in u . s . : whole earth access stores are ' bargain basement ' for yuppies\none of fastest - growing chains in u . s . : whole earth access stores are ' bargain basement ' for yuppies - latimes\nberkeley \u2014 counterculture capitalist larry farb likes to think of his whole earth access stores as\nbloomingdale ' s without the frills .\nthe cost of advertising in a market like san jose , where whole earth access has just one store , is prohibitive , farb said .\nwhole earth access , the emeryville - based new age retail chain , has closed its concord electronics store and is apparently closing its san jose store .\nthe three remaining whole earth access stores in san francisco , berkeley and san rafael are going of business , according to officials of the family owned company .\nthe new urltoken provides several ways for you to enjoy the whole earth catalog online .\nthe new urltoken provides several ways for you to enjoy the whole earth magazine online .\nthe whole earth catalog functions as an evaluation and access device . with it , the user should know better what is worth getting and where and how to do the getting .\nstewart brand , publisher of the whole earth catalog . photograph : larry busacca / getty images\nemeryville - whole earth access , which opened for business 18 years ago with one store in berkeley and grew to seven in the bay area , has filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization .\nthere hasn ' t been a final decision yet ,\nfarb said . a major factor , he said , will be whether whole earth access can get someone to take over its lease .\nan employee at the main concord store said electronics customers were being sent to the whole earth access store in berkeley , but farb said the concord electronics business would eventually be moved to the main concord outlet .\ntwo years later , mr . farb co - founded whole earth access with his wife , his brother larry and sister - in - law laura farb , and politi . mr . farb served as president .\ni still remember a place called best and consumers distributing . i bought my dad a seiko watch from there ! there used to be a whole earth access near the old goodman lumber on bayshore in san francisco .\nhistory - some of what happened around here for the last three years . - tools ideas environment - whole earth catalog\nin particular , whole earth access , which offers everything from housewares to clothing to computers , has taken a battering from specialty megastores such as fry ' s electronics , the sprawling warehouse - like seller of computers , stereos and video cameras .\nwhole earth plans to keep its three stores open in berkeley , san francisco and san rafael while it renegotiates its debts .\nover the last quarter - century , we ' ve learned that access to tools and ideas is not enough . practice and experience refine handwork and wisdom , make it better , secure a more subtle touch . so , we ' ve changed our motto from ' access to tools and ideas ' to ' access to ideas , tools , and practices . '\nin fall 1968 american writer and founder of organizations stewart brand of the portola institute , menlo park , california , published the first edition of the whole earth catalog . access to tools , with the goal of providing education and\naccess to tools\nso a reader could\nfind his own inspiration , shape is own environment , and share his adventure with whoever is interested .\nthe counter - cultural whole earth catalog laid a paper trail towards the eclectic world of the internet . image : c . dunn / alamy\nthis text is about a specific manifestation of integral culture . we might call it\nwhole earth culture\nbecause it developed around the whole earth catalogs and an affiliated magazine named the whole earth review . both were started by stewart brand , a remarkable man who lives in sausalito , california . i joined the magazine as its art editor in 1977 and continued contributing until about 1990 . when i joined the magazine it was called coevolution quarterly - it became the whole earth review later , when it adopted the name of its better - known parent , the catalog .\ndespite the company ' s growth , whole earth access remains very much a family affair . management duties are split among the brooklyn - born farb brothers and their wives . gene , 40 , handles electronics and photographic merchandise , while larry , 37 , oversees hardware and appliances .\n2001 - 06 - 21 04 : 00 : 00 pdt berkeley - - gene farb , the bay area entrepreneur who co - founded the new age retailer whole earth access , died june 13 at his berkeley home after a long battle with colon cancer . he was 55 .\nwhole earth locations in concord , foster city , sacramento and san jose were closed . in april 1996 , the company filed for protection from creditors .\nearlier this year , whole earth opened a 10 , 000 - square - foot annex dedicated to computers and electronics equipment across the street from its main 30 , 000 - square - foot store in berkeley . as in the main store , whole earth ' s unobtrusive salespeople keep customers coming back .\nin 1968 stewart brand launched an innovative publication called the whole earth catalog . it was groundbreaking , enlightening , and spawned a group of later publications .\nin the window that pops up , you should see blocked or blocked temporarily next to access your location . click the x next to this line .\nindustry analysts weren ' t surprised by whole earth ' s announcement , citing poor management . the retailer also suffered from lack of focus , industry sources said .\nso this is a story about stewart brand and what he tried to do with whole earth , and a little bit about what i tried to do , too .\nthe last whole earth catalog was published in 1972 . at least , that was the name on the cover . but it was not to be the catalog ' s last edition . it was followed by the updated last whole earth catalog , the whole earth epilog , the next whole earth catalog , the essential whole earth catalog , etc . , because there was continuing demand for the information it supplied , and appreciation for its efficient format . the reason that a so - called last catalog was even published then was that stewart had announced at the beginning of the venture that he would only produce the catalog for 5 years and if no imitator appeared during that time , doing the job better , it must not be important enough to continue . ( the whole earth name and photograph - symbol were not trademarked , so anyone could offer imitations and variants . ) soon after the last catalog appeared , stewart threw a\nfarewell\nparty at which $ 20 , 000 of publishing profits was given away , and then he tried to retire .\nwho else has fond memories of this place ? i still have my black whole earth access backpack and once got a\noh my god ! whole earth access !\ncomment from a friend of mine ( prompting us to figure out how to explain the store to her girlfriend , who was from washington state ) and a few smiles and stares from the general public . went to the one in concord quite frequently growing up . i think we bought the first family computer there - - a performa . : ) i did a search and saw it ' d been mentioned a few times , but didn ' t have its own topic . wea is worthy of its own topic !\na lot of other stuff happened too , ask anybody who was there . ask bernie sproch to show you his whole earth stamp collection . it ' s quite a collection .\ncan he remember where the idea for\nstay hungry , stay foolish\ncame from ?\nthat one is a mystery ,\nhe says at first . and then ,\noh i know , it ' s because of my campaign to get photographs of the whole earth which i did in 1966 and after which the whole earth catalog is named .\npolanco ventured to whole earth access in berkeley - - tucked away in the city ' s industrial district - - one recent weekday to buy an olympia typewriter for $ 200 ,\nthe exact same model macy ' s had for $ 300 ,\nshe says . she promptly turned around and invested her savings on a vacuum cleaner and a citrus juicer .\nby 1996 , the retail landscape in northern california had changed , leaving whole earth weak from too much expansion . the company filed for bankruptcy in 1997 , and its last stores closed in 1999 .\nbut the need for product updates did not stop , and the limitations of the catalog format - exciting ideas were confined to short excerpts from already - published works - suggested a different sort of publication that might push whole earth ' s educational ambitions still further . it could , for example , feature original articles and letters from readers ( whole earth got lots of mail - many readers felt themselves to be part of the evaluation process , and thus members of the whole earth community ) . at the same time , a magazine could continue providing the pithy reviews that made the catalog famous .\nfor this new countercultural movement , information was a precious commodity . in the \u201960s , there was no internet ; no 500 cable channels . [ the whole earth catalog ] was a great example of user - generated content , without advertising , before the internet . basically , brand invented the blogosphere long before there was any such thing as a blog . . . . no topic was too esoteric , no degree of enthusiasm too ardent , no amateur expertise too uncertified to be included . . . . this i am sure about : it is no coincidence that the whole earth catalogs disappeared as soon as the web and blogs arrived . everything the whole earth catalogs did , the web does better\n( wikipedia article on whole earth catalog , accessed 12 - 06 - 2013 ) .\nunder mr . farb ' s innovative direction , laura farb said , whole earth not only built its own computers but also became the first retailer to sell computers and other electronics under the same roof .\nbasic living products , the family - owned company that operates the whole earth outlets , decided monday to liquidate its inventory after its bank refused to extend additional credit , said larry farb , a vice president and co - owner .\nthe whole earth concept made sense in 1978 , when the company was founded . but it has been eclipsed by modern discount and\ncategory - killer\nstores such as costco , circuit city and bed , bath & beyond .\ni wish all my accounts were as good as whole earth ,\nsays sean o ' brien , a sales representative for sony ' s hi - fi and audio division .\nthey do a phenomenal job for me .\nfounder stewart brand , in his 1968 catalog article ,\nwe are as gods\nsaid ,\nat a time when the new left was calling for grass - roots political ( i . e . , referred ) power , whole earth eschewed politics and pushed grassroots direct power\u2014tools and skills . at a time when new age hippies were deploring the intellectual world of arid abstractions , whole earth pushed science , intellectual endeavor , and new technology as well as old . as a result , when the most empowering tool of the century came along\u2014personal computers ( resisted by the new left and despised by the new age ) \u2014whole earth was in the thick of the development from the beginning .\ni will say a couple of good words for fame . it accelerates access if you want access . you can hang around with famous people , which is fun sometimes . your credit is good with strangers , it ' s never hard to meet people . it ' s usually easy to find work , make some money . if you ' ve withstood fame there ' s some things you ' re strong at that you might not be otherwise .\nwhole earth expanded rapidly in the late 1980s and early 1990s until it had stores in berkeley , concord , sacramento , san francisco , san jose , san mateo and san rafael . its sales peaked at $ 180 million in 1992 .\nas a museum exhibition , access to tools can only whet the appetite , as it is hard to look at a lot of books in glass boxes . they are , after all , meant to be read . it is by no means clear that brand ' s readers were actually doing much of their reading . and that , in the end , may be the whole point . perhaps the whole earth catalog really was the forerunner of the internet and its tools , in that it represented a transmutation of a whole cosmos of radical ideas , crazy stuff and possible lives , all returned to us as little more than an alluring opportunity to sit down and browse . we ' ve been browsing ever since .\nso was it walden or internet ? the best answer may be that it spanned exactly that gamut . if you are wondering how , visit access to tools , a small but engrossing exhibition currently at the museum of modern art in new york . in seven glass cases , together with a homely plywood table scattered with stuff to read , curator david senior has assembled a bibliographic tribute to the ' whole earth ' phenomenon , and the visionary behind it , stewart brand .\nor , as john markoff , a technology writer for the new york times , puts it , the whole earth catalog was\nthe internet before the internet . it was the book of the future . it was a web in newsprint .\nit ' s a long explanation but what ' s interesting is how it ties in brand ' s cosmic view of earth , expanded consciousness ( he first started his campaign to get photographs of the earth from space after an lsd trip in which he thought he could see the curvature of the earth ) , science \u2013 the nasa space programme \u2013 and personal freedom .\nmanufacturers - - including those who usually shy away from discounters because they worry about cheapening their image - - share the customers ' enthusiasm . ibm selected whole earth as an authorized outlet for its personal computers just before the company froze its number of authorized dealers .\nthe whole earth catalog was published regularly from 1968 to 1972 , but only intermittently thereafter . during its four years of regular publication , the catalog earned a reputation , a following , and a national book award , the only time a catalog has been so honored .\nif you want a throw - away magazine , whole earth is not for you . we publish a magazine that readers have hoarded , prowled inside of , stored in garages and cellars . whole earth is a dialog as much as a magazine . staff , readers , citizens , scientists , writers , politicians , kids , inventors , savvy dabblers , clowns , even wildlife and our pets participate . we like readers to take at least three months ( we ' re a quarterly ) snooping around . we ' ve changed a bit .\nbut the milieu that makes the sla and the hearst kidnapping seem like a mythical or fictional phenomenon goes beyond childhood memories . those things belong to a vanished era when \u201cthe lord of the rings\u201d and \u201cdune\u201d largely remained the provinces of disreputable geek subculture , when the internet ( not generally called by that name ) was available via teletype printout at the whole earth access store on shattuck avenue , and when owning even one david bowie album marked someone as almost certainly as gay or bisexual . those may seem irrelevant or trivial correspondences , but i don\u2019t see them that way .\nthe show emphasizes that the whole earth catalog was , for all the eccentric hardware in its pages , a bookish affair . it advertised them , reviewed them and promoted them : handbooks on blasting and childbirth ; the joy of sex and the mind of the dolphin ; compendia of native american lore and norbert weiner ' s cybernetics . access to tools lovingly reassembles this weird world of print . moving from case to case , one can re - inhabit what was , in its moment , a radical new way of thinking about the planet , the self and the future .\nwe are as gods and might as well get good at it ,\nwrote brand on the title page of the whole earth catalog . up until now , he noted , power has been in the hands of\ngovernment , big business , formal education , church\n. but now\na realm of intimate , personal power is developing \u2013 power of the individual to conduct his own education , find his own inspiration , shape his own environment and share his adventure with whoever is interested . tools that aid this process are sought and promoted by the whole earth catalog .\nwhatever they ' re likened to , the three whole earth access stores in the san francisco bay area constitute one of the fastest growing - - and most unusual - - retailing phenomena in the nation . sales this year are expected to top $ 35 million , up from $ 25 million in 1985 and just $ 15 million in 1984 . that ' s not bad for an outfit that began by peddling wood stoves , grain mills and other gear for\nalternative life styles\nfrom a 1 , 000 - square - foot store that the farbs took over in 1978 .\nin his june 2005 stanford university commencement address steve jobs compared the whole earth catalog to google .\nwhen i was young , there was an amazing publication called the whole earth catalog , which was one of the bibles of my generation . . . . it was sort of like google in paperback form , 35 years before google came along . it was idealistic and overflowing with neat tools and great notions .\nduring the commencement speech , jobs also quoted the farewell message placed on the back cover of the 1974 edition of the catalog : ' stay hungry . stay foolish . '\nstanding with one foot firmly in the rugged individualism and back - to - the - land movements of the sixties counterculture and the other in the nascent global community made possible by the internet , the whole earth catalog offered an integrated , complex , challenging , thought - provoking , and comprehensive worldview .\nalso in january we produced our first\ndifficult but possible supplement to the whole earth catalog\n. it was a 32 - page newsprint collection of friends ' letters , old pamphlets like abbie hoffman ' s\nfuck the system ,\na solar heater , new catalog suggestions . we made it at the store .\nthis diagnosis differs from what whole earth tried to do , mainly because of when it was written . despite that , lasswell is able to explain the unconscious logic of stewart brand ' s strategies with exquisite insight . stewart did not read lasswell , but others working towards an integral culture would benefit greatly from doing so .\nbecause of his sense of the importance of the whole earth ' s image , the title and cover of the catalog became platforms for promoting this interest . it also demonstrated that the catalog was more than a group of products for sale , selected only by quality . even casual readers could see that the catalog had an agenda : it focused on products that reinforced both a diversification of practice and a holistic understanding of man and nature - a hierarchy of values that defied categorization as either\nleft\nor\nright .\nthe phrase\nthink globally , act locally\noriginated as a concise summary of the philosophy underlying the whole earth catalog .\nanother assumption that was basic to whole earth was that someone could be interested in both abstract ideas and practical things . that may be rarer than we realized . soon after i moved to prague , i showed the last whole earth catalog to a friend in bulgaria . she was fascinated but perplexed .\nwho is this for ?\nshe asked . it took me a few moments to reply , as my first impulse was to say ,\neveryone .\nbut instead i answered ,\nit ' s for practical intellectuals .\nshe continued browsing through the catalog with her eyes starting to moisten . eventually she said ,\nhow i wish we had such people .\nby constellating the underground magazines , heavyweight theory and quirky publishing universe from which the whole earth catalog emerged , senior gives museum - goers a chance to revisit the extraordinary intellectual , artistic and political ferment of those years , and to weigh , for better or worse , its legacy . it is , in the best sense , a trip .\nthe catalog quickly became a cultural phenomenon - the\nunofficial handbook of the counterculture\nas whole earth magazine ' s website now says . more accurately , it was an efficient way to spread powerful ideas that altered the interests and lifestyles of millions of people . the following statement appeared on the inside front cover of the first and later editions :\nwhole earth ( the magazine ) was published until 2003 , though at the end it was only a shadow of what it once was . stewart stopped acting as editor - in - chief in the early 1980s , to let others assert their influence over the magazine ' s direction . but it finally exhausted its momentum . the readership dwindled to too few to support the cost of producing it on a quarterly schedule . the cover price was too high , and it was forced to start selling advertising ( although only to compatible advertisers ) . it might make more sense to publish it on the internet . that would be a much better medium for the whole earth catalog , too , if anyone wants to revive it .\nfor over a year portola institute had been nothing but dick , a secretary he shared , his office , and a few expensive projects with big ideas and little to show . so he rented a nearby set of cubicles hat some architects were moving out of , to give us more room to lake mistakes in . i was working in my cubicle several weeks later when dick leaned in the door and asked ,\nby the way , what do you think you ' ll call it ?\nmy head filled with the last success i ' d had , 1966 photograph - of - the - whole - earth campaign , which i felt was still incomplete . i told him ,\ni dunno . whole earth catalog , or something .\nit is hard to believe that whole earth ' s time has passed , or that its field of relevance is limited to the english - speaking world - or that only one person was capable of turning a broadly integrative vision into publications that were highly popular and at the same time highly sophisticated . yet as time passes , i ' m beginning to wonder where the other great editorial syntheses are . perhaps they have already appeared - in china or iran or central siberia , but are not yet known outside of their language zone . could that zone ever be truly global ? or must a whole earth - type publication always be confined by language and distribution systems , undermining its planetary positioning ? doesn ' t that make integral culture an illusion ?\nwe were just starting to get files of photographs of the earth , and there was a sequence from a satellite of basically a day in the life of earth from sunrise to sunset , and i wanted that sequence and to make the connection between the view from space of the shadow moving across the earth , and the experience of being on earth and seeing dawn . and for some reason the image i had in my mind was of a hitchhiker at dawn on a road somewhere and the sun comes up and there are trains going by . the frame of mind of the young hitchhiker is one of the freest frames of mind there is . you ' re always a little bit hungry and you know you are being completely foolish .\nwhole earth provision co . was conceived in dallas in the spring of 1970 by jack and linda jones who were living and working in the big \u2018d\u2019 after graduating from the university of texas in austin . linda , a math teacher for the dallas isd and jack , a designer working with a furniture manufacturer , were nostalgic for austin and considering their goals and dreams for the future .\nrobert horvitz joined the staff of coevolution quarterlly in 1977 as the art editor , and stayed with the magazine until 1990 , when he moved to eastern europe . robert has been kind enough to share his thought on the culture of whole earth with us . this article , originally written for a speech he gave in the czech republic , is presented here with no changes to his text .\nturner ' s 2006 book , from counterculture to cyberculture : stewart brand , the whole earth network and the rise of digital utopianism , gives more of a clue . several epoch - making events were going on in the san francisco area in the late 1960s and the early 1970s , and at the centre of them all , linking them together \u2013 no surprises here \u2013 was stewart brand .\nshortly i was fantasizing access service . a truck store , maybe , traveling around with information and samples of what was worth etting and information where to get it . a catalog too , continuously updated , in part by the users . a catalog of goods that owed othing to the suppliers and everything to the users . it would be something i could put some years into .\nfor instance , there was much talk of the globe in the buzz around the whole earth catalog . it famously featured the extraordinary ' earthrise ' photos of the blue marble of spaceship earth as seen from the moon . and its contents ostensibly highlighted human togetherness and interdependency . but it is hard to say whether the holistic eco - consciousness of the project amounted to anything more than solipsism . brand ' s tagline , after all , was a rip - off from ayn rand : \u201cwe are as gods , and might as well get used to it . \u201d try it on the women looking for firewood in bangladesh .\ni like the prices and the attitude of the people on the floor ,\nsays dennis dillon , an undergraduate at the university of california at berkeley who is shopping around for a new television and came to whole earth after being turned off by the high - pressure sales tactics of the big electronics chains .\nthey ' re here if you need help , but they ' re not constantly hassling you .\nwe had the contents printed at nowels publications , a newspaper press just down the street from portola institute , and the cover printed at east wind in san francisco ( using the picture from a whole earth poster we ' d already had them print ) , and the binding done at another place , with us doing the transporting between . it was a terrible arrangement . the 1000 copies we printed were a huge chore to cart around .\nthe whole earth catalog may have been his most famous creation , but he ' s been involved in dozens of other , possibly even more influential , projects since . i interview him at the ted conference in long beach where he ' d just delivered a talk ( his fifth at ted ) on his latest enthusiasm , which is about as radical as they come : de - extinction . he ' s trying to resurrect extinct species by retro - engineering their dna .\nin 1976 , mr . farb and his wife joined stan politi to create the\nfirst new earth exposition\nin san francisco . the event showcased alternative lifestyle products and was attended by 50 , 000 paid visitors in one weekend .\nstewart wanted nasa to release a photo of the whole earth because he believed it would have significant psychological impact : it would be visual proof of our unity and specialness , as our luminous blue ball - of - a - home contrasted dramatically with the dead black emptiness of space . differences in skin color , religion , nationality and wealth , which can seem so important down here on earth , shrink to nothing when viewed from afar . we are all in this together and humanity is but a small part of a miraculous and delicate ecosystem . stewart had studied biology in college , just at the time when ecology was becoming a subject of scientific awareness , and that was one of the ideas which shaped his worldview .\nliterary critic hugh kenner came to a different conclusion . puzzling in 1971 over this \u201cbizarre shopping - list of glassblower ' s torches , swedish looms , $ 50 funerals , wind - driven pumps and books about polyhedra , organic gardening , beekeeping , \u201d he judged the whole earth catalog to be mere \u201creading matter\u201d \u2014 less a practical tool than \u201ca nubbly multifocused many - voiced meditation on what we might be doing with our lives . . . a kind of space - age walden . \u201d\ni actually thought i could fit liferaft earth ( p . 35 ) in between the september supplement and the fall catalog . setting up the event was even harder than production . then starving for a week was no way to recuperate . dumb .\ni actually thought i could fit liferaft earth ( p . 35 ) in between the september supplement and the fall ca talog . setting up the event was even harder than production . then starving for a week was no way to recuperate . dumb .\nwhat ' s more , later that same year he published the first edition of what came to be the magnum opus of the entire counterculture , the whole earth catalog \u2013 a book that some people , turner included , believed changed the world . though it wasn ' t exactly a book , it was a how - to manual , a compendium , an enyclopedia , a literary review , an opinionated life guide , and a collection of readers ' recommendations and reviews of everything from computational physics to goat husbandry .\nin recent years , he established the long now foundation , which aims to promote long - term thinking ( projects include building a clock that will keep time for 10 , 000 years , ticking once a year and chiming to mark each millennium ) . he ' s written on architecture in how buildings learn , he ' s shaken up the ecology movement with whole earth discipline \u2013 in which , among other things , he espouses mass urbanisation and nuclear power and then of course there ' s\nde - extinction\n.\nchris anderson , the later editor of wired , who is younger than both brand and kelly , says that he is absolutely the inheritor of the catalog ' s\nchain of influence\n.\nthe whole earth catalog inspired the homebrew computing club , who inspired steve wozniak to build the apple 2 , who inspired the personal computer movement , who in turn inspired the original web . who inspired the open - source software movement . who inspired the open - source hardware movement which inspired the maker movement who inspired me .\nbut what to call it ? it could easily have been called something obvious , like best books and tools , but instead stewart chose something quirky and tendentious - because his motives were rather more political and educational than commercial . a few months earlier , he had started a quixotic campaign to build public pressure on nasa , america ' s space agency , to release a photograph showing the earth as single object isolated in space . he made a placard that said something like\nnasa : why haven ' t we seen a photo of the whole earth yet ?\nand he carried it around the campus of the university of california at berkeley . manned spaceflights in the early 1960s had not gone far enough away from the earth to bring back photographs showing our planet hanging isolated in space . some people suspected that there were spy satellites which could do that , but their images were top secret . in 1968 , nasa was already preparing to launch the first manned rockets to the moon . test flights had begun . these could carry automatic cameras , if nasa wanted them to , and sooner or later , the apollo astronauts would be able to look back at the earth and snap pictures on their way to the moon . so stewart ' s was a reasonable request , even if it puzzled passers - by in berkeley .\nnote : this was written for\nwilderness as a phenomenon of integral culture\n( divo\u010dina jako fenom\u00e9n integr\u00e1ln\u00ed kultury ) , a conference in klenov\u00e1 , czech republic , 4 - 5 may 2002 , which was part of a multi - museum exhibition entitled\ndivo\u010dina - p\u0159iroda , du\u0161e , jazyk\n( wilderness - nature , soul , language ) curated by ji\u0159\u00ed zem\u00e1nek . my text - written for an audience unfamiliar with whole earth publications - was translated into czech and published in 2004 with the other conference presentations in isbn 8086217825 .\nso far as i can tell , harold lasswell was the first social scientist to offer a comprehensive explanation for the political dynamics of symbols like the whole earth . his theories also relate directly to the idea of integral culture . building on a century of research by others into the role of symbols in nationalist and revolutionary movements , lasswell summarized his analysis in a book entitled world politics and personal insecurity ( mcgraw - hill , 1935 ) . out - of - print since the 1970s , it is now available again , online , at\nin retrospect what i particularly appreciate was dick raymond ' s help and comfort , which was none at all he ' s an unusually mercifui soul . he said out loud to esquire ,\nyou have to let people have their own nervous breakdowns .\ncorrect . i jittered through the january 70 production and then asked gurney norman to handle march . he did , and with bells on . guest editorship had come to whole earth . joe bonner left on the mystical road , and i was worried , but hal hershey more than filled his shoes on layout .\nthe whole earth catalog got started in a plane over nebraska in march 1968 . i was returning to california from my father ' s long dying and funeral that morning in illinois . the sun had set ahead of the plane while i was reading spaceship earth by barbara ward . between chapters i gazed out the window into dark othing and slid into a reverie about my friends who were starting their own civilization hither and yon in the sticks and how could help . the l . l . bean catalog of outdoor stuff came to mind and i onderisd upon mr . bean ' s service to humanity over the years . so lany of the problems i could identify came down to a matter of ccess . where to buy a windmill . where to get good information n bee - keeping . where to lay hands on a computer without forfeiting freedom . . .\nwe are as gods and might as well get good at it . so far , remotely done power and glory - as via government , big business , formal education , church - has succeeded to the point where gross defects obscure actual gains . in response to this dilemma and to these gains a realm of intimate , personal power is developing - power of the individual to conduct his own education , find his own inspiration , shape his own environment , and share his adventure with whoever is interested . tools that aid this process are sought and promoted by the whole earth catalog .\nwhat was the whole earth catalog ? it was a paper periodical , published in the united states in the late 1960s and early 1970s , full of information about things you could buy . it was more than just a catalogue . technology guru and apple co - founder steve jobs suggested in 2005 that this counter - cultural handbook should properly be understood as a forerunner of google . in its crumbly newsprint pages , which advertised the eclectic accoutrements of tuned - in america in those years \u2014 macrobiotic food , macram\u00e9 patterns , yurt plans \u2014 jobs spied a radical rethinking of the connection between information and community .\nkevin kelly , the founding editor of wired magazine , tells me how he first came across the catalog when he was still in high school\nand it changed my life . but then it changed everybody ' s life . it inspired me not to go to college but to go and try and live out my own life . it was like being given permission to invent your own life . that was what the catalog did . it was called ' access to tools ' and it gave you tools to create your own education , your own business , your own life .\nin the early years , the first section of coevolution focussed on the coming apocalypse . like most\ngreen intellectuals ,\nstewart thought we were on the brink of a worldwide social collapse that would be caused by resource depletion , pollution , overpopulation and the proliferation of military technologies whose power exceeded our sense of responsibility . but he was also among the first to be persuaded by futurist herman kahn that this was contrary to the dominant historical trends , which were overwhelmingly positive . kahn was virtually alone in predicting that the next 20 years would be a period of sustained prosperity and dramatically improving quality of life for a growing percentage of humanity and many whole earth readers were upset by his arguments . but they demonstrated coevolution ' s commitment to challenging consensus beliefs , even its own . note , too , that this was followed by a gradual shift away from the promotion of a\nback to nature\nlifestyle in coev . however esthetically appealing that way of life might be , it actually accelerates the loss of wilderness and is less energy - and transport - efficient than living in large cities . these fundamental re - orientations probably prevented coev from becoming as popular as the whole earth catalogs , but it also gave the magazine a reputation for bold , fresh thinking , and a loyal readership among independent - minded intellectuals .\nit is in no way hard to find people who have been inspired by the whole earth catalog and by stewart brand . chris anderson , curator of ted , the conference series for\nideas worth spreading\n, tells me that\nin my own mind , he ' s my intellectual hero\n. chris anderson \u2013 yes , there ' s two of them \u2013 a former editor of wired and leading light in the\nmaker movement\nof industrial diyers \u2013 describes him as\nan international treasure\nand\none of my gods\n. he actually thanks me for writing about him . stewart brand , it turns out , is the hero ' s hero .\nstewart and his team put out several issues of the whole earth catalog , and then when it had run its course , they put out a final issue . it was the mid - 1970s , and i was your age . on the back cover of their final issue was a photograph of an early morning country road , the kind you might find yourself hitchhiking on if you were so adventurous . beneath it were the words : ' stay hungry . stay foolish . ' it was their farewell message as they signed off . stay hungry . stay foolish . and i have always wished that for myself . and now , as you graduate to begin anew , i wish that for you .\ni was operating without pay but keeping track of my time , to pay nyself back - wages of $ 5 / hr if we ever started to make money . in july 68 i printed up a mimeographed 6 - page\npartial preliminary tooklist\nof what i ' d gathered so far ( tantrn art , cybernetics the indian tipi , recreational equipment , about 120 items ) . with amples of each in the back of our truck lois and i set out to visit the market - familiar communes in new mexico and colorado . in about a month the whole earth truck store did a stunning $ 200 of business . no profit , but it didn ' t cost too much and was good education ,\nwithin each section , individual items followed one another in logical sequence , like words in a thesaurus . the importance of an item was suggested by the amount of page - space it got , although the same could not be said of the length of the review . often it was the opposite , as when a hero is introduced with a simple ,\nhere is someone who needs no introduction .\nhundreds of people wrote reviews for whole earth - most of them were readers , never met by the editor , who argued persuasively for the value of what they reviewed . but stewart ' s reviews were the most memorable , and usually disarmingly brief . they set a standard that we all tried to follow :\nin his mind , he says , he had\ndiderot and his encylop\u00e9die and this enlightenment idea that basically knowledge had been held back by the aristocrats and all the rest . the whole thing was to keep people from knowing how to do things . so diderot was in my mind . and so was the ll bean catalogue which was full of outdoors stuff .\ni told him this access catalog was what i wanted to do now . dick stened gravely and asked a few questions i had no answers for ( who do you consider as the audience for this ' catalog ' ? what kind f expenses do you think you ' ll have in the first year ? what will e in the catalog ? how often would you publish it ? how many copies ? ) . all i could tell him was that i felt serious enough about he project to put my own money into it , but not for a while yet . wanted to move into the scheme gradually , using portola ' s office , phone , stationery , and finances ( which were dick ' s personal saivings , dwindling fast ) . he said okay .\npurposive systems ( heinz von foerster , etc . , 1968 )\nyou ' re a purposive system . so am i . we ' re very good at it , and not as good as we ' d like to be . humanity , as a whole , is lousy at it , and worried . this collection of recent cybernetic thoughts can cheer you up and give you better concepts to worry with .\nthis year marks its 45th anniversary . i have a slightly later , yellowing and decrepit edition , from 1971 , though it ' s the same oversized format . it ' s the edition that sold 2m copies and won a us national book award , and the tips on spot welding , home remedies for crabs ( not the marine kind , i don ' t think ) , dealing with drug busts , and building your own geodesic dome are rather delightfully quaint . ( i especially like an extract from the underground guide to us colleges which states that , at the university of illinois :\nthe hip chicks will do it . it is easier to find a chick who will have sex now than it was two years ago when things were extremely difficult .\n) but it doesn ' t even begin to convey the revolution that the whole earth catalog represented .\ndick raymond had introduced me to joe bonner , a talented teenage artist looking for work . he preferred to do layout than janitor for portola so i took him to gordon ashby ' s design studio in san francisco for a 10 - minute course in layout . in october 68 we started production on the first whole earth catalog in the garage at ortega . sandy fell in love with the ibm composer while joe nailed together light tables out of scrap plywood . we got some electric heaters and started work . joe did layout , sandy typed , and i researched , reviewed , edited , and photographed . whenever the typewriter , heaters , camera lights , and fry - pan of wax were on simultaneously the electricity went out . we ' d spend an hour on projects like making an exotic border with the composer . a leisurely production . a month or so for 64 white - spacey pages .\nsteve jobs ' s stanford commencement address , a short talk that he gave in 2005 and which went viral after his death in 2011 , is , in many ways , the ne plus ultra of jobsian wisdom . it encapsulated his thoughts on life , love and death . it expressed his lifelong philosophy and motivation . and it ends with a moving tribute to brand and what he calls\nan amazing publication called the whole earth catalog\n, which he describes as\none of the bibles of my generation\n. it ' s worth quoting the rest of it in full :\nit was created by a fellow named stewart brand not far from here in menlo park , and he brought it to life with his poetic touch . this was in the late 1960s , before personal computers and desktop publishing , so it was all made with typewriters , scissors , and polaroid cameras . it was sort of like google in paperback form , 35 years before google came along : it was idealistic , and overflowing with neat tools and great notions .\ncoevolution quarterly was born in the spring of 1974 .\ncoevolution\n(\nevolving together\n) was a word coined by biologists paul erlich and peter raven to describe the mutually - interdependent development of caterpillars and plants , predators and prey ; it quickly became a core ecological concept . publishing 4 issues per year allowed more time for finding good content than weekly or monthly magazines enjoy , and it also forced that search to focus on ideas that stayed important over a longer timeframe . ( a common saying among the staff was\ninteresting is not enough .\n) a more radical aspect of coevolution - at least from an american perspective - was that it carried no advertising , like the whole earth catalogs . this was to ensure that readers perceived the editorial policy as undistorted by commercial concerns , and to make it so in fact . we also reported our income and expenses in every issue . a further protection against both the perception and reality of commercialism was that a nonprofit foundation - point - was created to own both the catalogs and the magazine .\nwriting in 1935 , he could not seriously consider the impact of photographs of the earth from space , so he is unable to cite any visual symbol capable of emotionally uniting everyone . instead he argues that experience always differentiates us and historical change keeps us insecure , producing a never - ending search for\nthey symbols\nto turn into scapegoats . our best hope , he says , is a quasi - buddhist detachment from our immediate surroundings , based not on religious philosophy , but on ( unspecified ) technologies that\ninternalize our fantasies .\non a larger scale , america felt like a big joke too , a vibrant but decadent nation that had careened off the rails , where any damn thing could happen and probably would . it was also the decade of maximum white flight and maximum urban blight , when the whole nation saw the south bronx burning on live tv during a world series game at yankee stadium . when i consider the strange combination of nihilism and idealism in my demographic slice \u2014 the disaffected middle class of the patty hearst generation that came of age with disco , punk , watergate and aids \u2014 i\u2019m inclined to be forgiving ."]}
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", "topic": 19}], "title": "avril group", "paragraphs": ["as a pioneer in biofuels , the avril group is making further r & d investments .\ngeneral manager of avril\u2019s specialties business line , overseeing the group\u2019s oleochemicals and animal specialties activities .\ngroup management includes the ceo , the six business area heads and five group staff heads .\nthe avril group employees 7 , 200 staff at more than 80 french sites and in 22 countries .\nsaipol , an avril group subsidiary , has invested \u20ac28 . 5 million in s\u00e8te to give the site a new biodiesel production unit and biomass boiler | avril\nformerly known as sofiproteol , the avril group name was adopted in 2015 , when a new structure was announced to distinguish between the group\u2019s industrial and financial activities .\nthe autorit\u00e9 de la concurrence has just cleared the acquisition of the poultry slaughtering and sales activities of the glon sanders group ( avril group , formerly sofiprot\u00e9ol ) by ldc .\navril\u2019s activities cover all vegetable oils and proteins sectors . the group\u2019s industrial activities are organized in five major business lines :\nthe mission of avril group is to ensure the future of the vegetable oil and proteins sector in france and abroad .\nin 2014 , the avril group achieved turnover worth \u20ac6 . 5 billion . as at 31 march 2015 , it counted 7200 employees working in 22 countries . urltoken | twitter : @ avril\nin 2015 , the avril group achieved turnover worth \u20ac6 . 1 billion . it counts 7 , 200 employees working in 21 countries .\n6 . 03 portrait of the avril group a group at the service of the oils and proteins sectors seeds , plant health products , biotechnologies , other inputs and services agricultural producers collection of oilseed and protein grains crushingproteins oil genetics and animal health livestock farmers poultry eggsmilk , meat processed foods animal nutrition food renewable energies renewable chemistry avril / sofiprot\u00e9ol sofiprot\u00e9ol1 farmers 1 finance and development company of the avril group .\ndielna , a subsidiary of the avril group , and provimi france ( cargill group ) have signed the deed of transfer of provimi\u2019s activity in the manufacture of liquid feed for ruminants in france to dielna .\nin 2016 , avril group achieved a turnover of \u20ac 5 , 9 billion . it counts 7 , 200 employees working in 21 countries .\nin 2015 , the avril group achieved a turnover of 6 . 1 billion euros . it has 7 , 200 employees in 21 countries .\ndavid kerfoot will exit day - to - day operations to take a role on a higher group board , along with representatives of avril .\navril oil & ingredient solutions sells refined oils , specialty oils and ingredients from avril ' s subsidiaries : saipol , lesieur , expur , and kerfoot . avril oil & ingredient solutions also provides the necessary expertise for customers applications .\na resolutely international group set to conquer new markets avril has a strong strategic objective to search for international growth areas and seize new opportunities , starting with the african continent , a priority in the avril 2020 strategic plan .\nmajor financial and industrial group , avril is present in sectors as diverse as human food , animal feed and expertise , renewable energies and chemistry .\nsaipol , an avril group subsidiary , has invested \u20ac28 . 5 million in s\u00e8te to give the site a new biodiesel production unit and biomass boiler\nthe acquired activities constitute all the poultry slaughtering , cutting and processing assets held by glon sanders , controlled by sofiprot\u00e9ol ( now the avril group ) .\nit re - elected its president xavier beulin ( chairman of avril group ) , as well as its vice - presidents isidro faine ( chairman of la caixa group ) and neemat frem ( chairman of indevco - liban ) .\ninnovation lies at the heart of avril ' s industrial development and financial commitment .\nfiles / rapport - activite - avril - 2016 . pdf # page = 45\ncreated at the initiative of farmers , the avril group has been growing for more than 30 years in france and internationally , according to an original model .\nthe \u00a374m - turnover family - owned business , which is headquartered in northallerton and employs 113 people , has accepted a takeover offer from the avril group .\nmixscience , which is the animal nutrition division of the avril group , has formed a \u201cstrategic alliance\u201d with brazilian feed additive and premix player , salus group , to leverage the continuing growth in the livestock sector in the latin american powerhouse .\nmoussa naciri started his career as a management consultant with bcg and gunn partners , before joining the chemicals industry with rhodia and then the avril group in 2007 .\nxavier beulin , the chairman of sofiprote\u0301ol , will chair the avril gestion partner company .\nthe avril group was formed in 1983 at the initiative of the french federation of oilseed and protein crop producers : the fop , the onidol and unip . originally a financial establishment for the french vegetable oil and protein subsidiary , prol\u00e9a , avril\u2019s investments and acquisitions have made it a major agri - food group in france today .\n9 . 13 measurable sd targets integrated in the avril 2020 plan 2015 was a year of structuring and consolidation : in an unfavorable socio - economic context , it enabled the group to accelerate its initiatives and to reinforce , via clear public statements , the visibility of the group\u2019s actions and its commitment to sustainable development . kristell guizouarn sustainable development director 5 sd commitments integrated in the group\u2019s strategic plan , avril 2020\nby federating all actors in these sectors and developing markets for their production , in a little more than 30 years avril has become a major industrial and financial group .\ntom doron | avril group + 33 ( 0 ) 1 78 14 80 09 | + 33 ( 0 ) 6 26 28 39 94 tom . doron @ urltoken\nthe merger follows a long - standing supply partnership between avril and kerfoot group , as saipol has supplied british business with rapeseed and sunflower oils since the firm\u2019s launch .\nafter more than ten years with the consultancy firm arthur andersen ( now ernst & young ) , he joined the avril group in 2009 as administrative and finance director of saipol . he has been chief financial and administrative officer for the group since 2012 .\nthe mission of the avril group is to create sustainable value for the vegetable oils and proteins sectors , thus contributing to better foods for humans and preservation of the planet .\navril focuses on two activities : industrial activities organized in five areas and investment through sofiprot\u00e9ol .\nmr kerfoot said : \u201ci bought my first tanker of oil from avril 35 years ago .\navril is also currently non - executive chairman of redde plc and safe harbour holdings plc .\nfiles / rapport - activite - groupe - avril - 2017 . pdf # page = 10\nfiles / rapport - activite - groupe - avril - 2017 . pdf # page = 5\nfiles / rapport - activite - groupe - avril - 2017 . pdf # page = 18\nas a motor of growth and long - term prosperity for avril , the group\u2019s sustainable development strategy carried on its deployment . 2016 was highlighted by the formalization of ambitious policies , thus reinforcing the visibility of the group\u2019s actions and its commitment to sustainable development .\nprevious positions : various senior positions within electrolux including group chief technology officer and head of r & d , electrolux major appliances . various senior management positions within volkswagen group . project manager in roland berger strategy consultants gmbh . management positions within valeo group .\naccording to eric philippe deputy ceo of the avril group responsible for the avril development activities domain , \u201cthis alliance is a new phase in the implementation of the avril 2020 strategic plan of which the founding element is to invest in industries . the exploitation of organic farming co - products is necessary and beneficial to our animal and plant production . this operation also solidifies the willingness of the group to accompany local dynamic and innovative smes who contribute to the exploitation of these industries . the avril development activities domain is increasing its investments in smes\u201d . .\nthe kerfoot group has been bought by a specialist oils and proteins company in france .\navril also means a broad range of activities in sectors as diverse as agrifoods , livestock nutrition and expertise or renewable energies and chemistry . joining avril means joining a leader with an important purpose .\nfrance ' s leader in animal nutrition , avril develops comprehensive expertise in animal products and hygiene .\n2 . avril \u2014 rapport annuel 2015 2 contents 2 a group structured along sectoral lines 4 portrait of the avril group 6 joint interview with xavier beulin and jean - philippe puig 8 corporate governance 12 financial performance 13 key figures 14 2015 at a glance 1 23activities 58 financial information introduction strategy 18 avril\u2019s challenges for tomorrow\u2019s world 20 a new strategic ambition 22 a customer - focused group that is strong and competitive in its markets 24 a resolutely international group based on the conquest of new markets 26 innovation to drive the creation of sustainable value 28 people to serve the ambitions of avril 2020 32 sofiprot\u00e9ol , finance and development company 36 oilseeds processing 40 oils & condiments 44 oleochemicals 46 animal nutrition 49 biosecurity & nutritional specialties 52 animal processing 56 avril development \u201crapeseed fields in the broc\u00e9liande forest\u201d , nicolas brugvin ( copeol ) , 2015 photo competition .\n29 . strategic area # 2 a resolutely international group set to conquer new markets avril has a strong strategic objective to search for international growth areas and seize new opportunities , starting with the african continent , a priority in the avril 2020 strategic plan . avr il \u2014 activity report 2016 essentials\nthe originality of its growth model makes avril an exceptional group that is wholly committed to serving the french farm and the men and women who contribute every day to its development . within the sector , avril\u2019s raison d ' \u00eatre gathers these men and women around a single , sustainable ambition .\nthe \u201climited\u201d partners include fidop1 and fop2 , the group\u2019s historical shareholders , as well as the avril foundation , which is recognised for its public utility , and is expected to be set up in the near future . the partners exercise control via a supervisory board of eight members , who represent the onidol3 and unip4 inter - branch organisations , the avril foundation , and the avril group\u2019s employees . the supervisory board is chaired by jacques siret , who is also the chairman of onidol .\n. bip . - derived polysaccharides and flavones low - dose group , and s . tridactyla\nan area to exchange views and talk , aimed at helping you better understand the group .\nfrench oilseed group avril announced a joint venture on 27 june that will invest us $ 72m over the next four years in producing a rapeseed - based resin ingredient for the wood panel industry .\nfounded in 1983 on the initiative of french agriculture for the future of the oils and proteins sectors , avril has become a major financial and industrial group that is developing in france and abroad .\nthanks to its highly original economic model , avril is a special partner to the world of farming .\nthe edible oils produced by avril contribute to meeting the nutritional needs for lipids of 79 million people .\navril is a good illustration of sectoral agroindustrial development that can foster this shared dimension of company growth .\nabout the avril group : set up in 1983 at the initiative of french farmers in order to assure the future of the vegetable oils and proteins sector , avril has become a major industrial and financial group that is developing in france and internationally . present in sectors as diverse as human foods and animal feeds , renewable energies and chemistry , avril owns a portfolio of strong brands that are leaders in their markets : diester\u00ae , sanders , lesieur , puget , matines , bunica , taous , etc .\npress contact : florence rousselle \u2013 communication officer avril group + 33 ( 0 ) 2 97 28 48 86 \u2013 + 33 ( 0 ) 7 87 96 63 85 - florence . rousselle @ urltoken\n40 . an avril campus in rennes for 2018 the group has just launched construction of the avril campus . based at the zac de ker lann in bruz , south of rennes , it will employ nearly 600 people . covering a total of 13 , 000 m2 on three levels , and surrounded by 28 , 000 m2 of grounds , this collaborative facility will cover the vast range of skills required by all the group\u2019s activities , from plant sectors to animal sectors , and will also centralize certain support functions . the avril campus will open in 2018 . in line with the rural roots of the group , it has a landscaped design , being constructed around a solar greenhouse that will contain the avril campus . 36 37\navril\u2019s 26 , 000 partner livestock farmers feed their animals and improve their production thanks to the group\u2019s feeds and nutritional specialties . at the other end of the sector , avril can offer them long - term markets for their products while contributing to improving the quality of milk , eggs and meat for human foods .\nin 2013 , avril achieved turnover worth \u20ac7 billion , and counted 8200 employees working in 22 different countries .\n19 . profil 17 r t 4 strategic areas : area # 1 a customer - focused group that is strong and competitive in its markets area # 2 a resolutely international group based on the conquest of new markets area # 3 innovation to drive the creation of sustainable value area # 4 people to serve the ambitions of avril 2020 avril 2020 is the new strategic plan developed in 2015 by all entities in the group with the active participation of farmers from the fop . it can be broken down into 4 areas .\n\u201cproduction capacity should be gradually increased to reach 50 , 000 tonnes / year by 2020 , \u201d avril said .\nvalorisation by ldc ' s poultry activities of innovative products from mixscience and theseo , which belong to groupe avril .\nthe change in the group\u2019s legal and financial structure to a limited joint - stock partnership ( sca ) managed by a partner company enables a clearer distinction to be made between the industrial activities and the activities of sofiprote\u0301ol , the avril group\u2019s financing and development company . this change enables the consolidation of the group and improves its visibility , while providing it with improved access to new financing in order to drive its development .\nfrequencies not only by race but also by region of origin within a single racial group . we report\neuropean leader in the production of biodiesel from oilseeds , the group is a pioneer in renewable energies .\nthe kerfoot group name will be retained , providing further continuity for the business , mr kerfoot said .\n12 . avril \u2014 activity report 2015 10 deputy ceo , in charge of sofiprot\u00e9ol minority stakeholdings , sustainability , innovation , m & a , and the strategy deputy ceo , oversees the oilseeds processing , oils & condiments and oleochemicals business lines deputy ceo , oversees the animal nutrition , biosecurity & nutritional specialties , animal processing and avril development business lines an extended executive committee in order to optimize the scope of its new strategic plan avril 2020 and to support changes to the group\u2019s managerial organization , the executive committee has been extended to include the principal activities of the group and the innovation division . michel boucly jean - philippe puig yves delaine \u00e9ric philippe ceo of avril\nthis historic step in the group\u2019s development is accompanied by a new name and a new visual identity , through which the avril group is confirming the main priorities of its growth strategy , in order to prepare for the future and meet the challenges facing the oil and protein sectors in france and abroad in an effective manner .\nthe originality of this model makes avril an unique group characterized by established collective stakeholders , strong agricultural and territorial roots and the systematic reinvestment of its profits in the development of all the national sectors in which it operates .\nset up in 1983 at the initiative of french farmers in order to assure the future of the vegetable oils and proteins sector , avril has become a major industrial and financial group that is developing in france and internationally .\nand two former managing directors or corporate officers of the group , namely patrice gollier , the former chief executive officer of invivo , and alain mirot , the former administrative and finance director of the sofiprote\u0301ol group .\navril also has a financing and development company , sofitprote\u0301ol , which is primarily dedicated to the development of the oil and protein sectors . avril generated revenues of \u20ac7 billion in 2013 , and has 8 , 200 employees in 22 countries .\navril is a player in swine genetics , and is involved in distributing young sows and semen in the french market .\nas an industrial group with a central role in different agricultural sectors , avril is committed to production that will continuously improve its environmental balance under the logic of sustainable agriculture and industrial ecology . from agriculture upstream to industry downstream , the group implements long - term approaches to reduce its environmental footprint and increase its use of renewable energies .\n\u00e3\u00b6nlein purpura ( hsp ) and its clinical significance . a total of 92 hsp children were included in this study , and were divided into hsp nephritis ( hspn ) group ( 31 cases ) and hsp group ( 61 cases ) based on the presence or absence of hspn . alternatively , the patients were divided into purpura alone group ( 22 cases ) , purpura with joint symptoms group ( joint symptom group , 24 cases ) , purpura with gastrointestinal symptoms group ( gastrointestinal symptom group , 20 cases ) , and purpura with joint and gastrointestinal symptoms ( mixed group , 26 cases ) based on their clinical symptoms . in addition , 42 healthy children were selected as healthy control group . the level of 25 - ( oh ) d 3 in each group was measured using enzyme - linked immunoassay . the 25 - ( oh ) d 3 level in the hsp and hspn groups was significantly lower than that in the healthy control group ( ppurpura alone group ( p < 0 . 05 ) . the level of 25 - ( oh ) d 3 is reduced in children with hsp , particularly those with hspn or with joint and gastrointestinal symptoms . therefore , the reduction in 25 - ( oh ) d 3 level may serve as a predictor of whether hsp is associated with other impairments .\n10 . avril \u2014 activity report 2015 8 original governance for a unique model original governance when it was created in early 2015 , avril took on a new governance structure and the status of a limited partnership with share capital ( soci\u00e9t\u00e9 en commandite par actions , sca ) . this structure can separate the power of shareholders ( limited partners [ associ\u00e9s commanditaires ] , that include the fidop 1 and fop 2 as well as the fondation avril , recognized as a public utility ) , from that of the manager 7 business lines animal nutrition biosecurity & nutritional specialties animal processing oleochemicals avril development terres univia fidop fop the avril group\u2019s governance corresponds to its ambitions while perpetuating one of its founding principles : the systematic reinvestment of its profits to the benefits of its sectors . \u2014 jean - philippe puig ceo of avril oilseeds processing oils & condiments\nto translate this mission into practical actions , from the start the group initiated a sustainable development strategy that could respond to the demands of its stakeholders such as farmers , the historic shareholders in the group . this strategy is central to avril\u2019s activities and has been structured gradually around major commitments and specific objectives , under the logic of continuous improvement .\navril\u2019s mission is to develop the vegetable oil and protein industry , open up new markets , and ensure an equal distribution of value among its members . in order to succeed in its mission , avril is involved in every aspect of the industry :\nacquisition by ldc from groupe avril of the site in blancafort , supply of which will be assured by the cle\u0301mont site ( sanders animal nutrition , groupe avril ) to drive a new dynamic for the poultry sector in the centre region of france .\n31 . on the way to avril 2020 29 meeting the \u201cfaces of avril\u201d the group\u2019s identity is now asserting itself . the foundations have been laid and the dynamic initiated . we are now accelerating a convergence of practices and transversality at all levels , in order to reinforce our collective commitment and make each person an actor in the success of avril 2020 . hr managers are the drivers for this change . \u2014 philippe lamblin human resources vice - president ( vphr ) , in charge of health , security and well - being at work . in 2015 , a recruitment campaign was launched to illustrate the new identity and broad diversity of the avril group . the human resources division asked 19 employees , representative of different professions and functions within the group , to embody these new faces . they included andrea , an operative with matines , sofie , a laboratory technician at oleon , and maxime , a technical sales representative with sanders . video clips of their testimony can be accessed via the avril group website urltoken this unifying project is an excellent reflection of the group\u2019s vision : its employees are the foundations for its success . an employee shareholder fund is planned to open in 2016 . our colleagues , the foundations for avril\u2019s success here , maxime , a technical sales manager in the ruminants sector with sanders ouest .\navril reinvests all its profits in the development of agricultural and agrifood sectors . through sofiprot\u00e9ol , its finance and development arm , the group provides support for more than 100 firms in the sector , which account for 110 , 000 jobs .\ntheseo ( avril group ) and ewabo , two major players in livestock biosecurity , have announced their plans to develop an alliance to reinforce their positions in the european market for animal husbandry , creating a new set of livestock biosecurity leaders .\nsignificantly enriched or depleted in at least one of the 26 populations . populations within the same continental group exhibit similar\nborn 1958 . denmark . m . econ . in group management since 2011 and employed since 1994\u20132005 and 2011 .\n47 . \ue1b4\ue1b2\ue1b3\ue1b6 was a year of change and alliances . the creation of avril and the new organisation of its animal products division were key steps that have enabled the pooling of expertise that is essential to our satisfactory operation . this new dynamic will bring improved visibility to our clusters and their development ambitions , and enable new synergies between our di\ufb00erent activities , both within the division and at group level . \u00e9ric philippe , dceo of the avril group , responsible for the animal products division . 1 \u2014 yannick thoraval , sanders bretagne ( 1st prize ) 2 \u2014 isabelle andr\u00e9 , matines 3 \u2014 jean - fran\u00e7ois enselme , sia above : photographs from the \ue1b4\ue1b2\ue1b3\ue1b6 avril photo contest . 1 2 3 44 avril - activity report 2014\ndistribution of major blood groups ( abo and rhesus ) has not been defined in bangladeshi population . determinants of blood group frequency in this region have not been studied properly . aim : to determine abo and rhesus blood group frequency and\n. bip . - derived polysaccharides and flavones exert apoptosis - inhibiting effects in ultraviolet b ( uvb - irradiated hacat cells . methods : we divided hacat cells into low radiation uvb and high radiation uvb groups . low radiation uvb and high radiation uvb groups were further divided into a control group , uvb radiation group ( uvb group , s . tridactyla\nwith nutrition for humans and animals , and renewable energies and chemistry , avril ' s business lines meet many essential consumption needs .\nthe global leader in oilseed - based biodiesel production , avril invests in the renewable energies of the future with a chain organisation .\ndeputy ceo , responsible for minority stakeholdings at sofiprot\u00e9ol and for sustainable development , innovation , mergers and acquisition and strategy at avril .\nsaipol , a subsidiary of avril that specialises in vegetable oils , will expand into the uk as a result of the acquisition .\n\u201csustainable development is integral to avril\u2019s founding principles . as a lever for the sustainability that is central to our mission , it is reflected by the group\u2019s unfailing commitment to all links in the agricultural and agrifood chains . avril has developed close relations with all actors in these sectors \u2013 farmers , livestock breeders , research scientists and investors . with them , it contributes actively to implementing progress initiatives that create value and contribute practical responses to the societal , economic and environmental challenges that are linked to sectoral growth in different regions . through the avril 2020 strategic plan , the group has reaffirmed its commitments and broadened their application . \u201d\nintertrochanteric fractures . though technically demanding , properly performed hip arthroplasty can be a good salvage option for this patient group .\nhere you can find photos of april\u2019s top management , logos of the various companies within the group and institutional videos .\nnews - mr pierre gu\u00e9nant appointed chairman of the cfao supervisory board ms sylvie rucar named vice chairwoman . - cfao group\nborn 1964 . sweden . master of industrial engineering and management . in group management since 2017 and employed since 2009 .\n11 . 08 a new governance to better prepare the future the avril group has introduced a new governance and organisational structure that will ensure its long - term independence and reinforce the presence of the farming world at the heart of its growth strategy . an original governance fidop fop terres univia industrial activities finance and development company cr\u00e9dit agricole natixis unigrains professional agricultural organisations avril - activity report 2014\navril is the industrial and finance actor of the french oilseeds and proteins sectors . set up in 1983 at the initiative of french farmers in order to assure long - term markets for french products , avril has become a major industrial and financial group that is developing in france and internationally . avril is present in sectors as diverse as human foods , animal feeds and expertise , renewable energies and chemistry , and owns a portfolio of strong brands that are leaders in their markets : diester\u00ae , sanders , lesieur , puget , matines , bunica , taous , etc . in nearly 35 years , the group has changed in size but its purpose has remained the same : to create sustainable value in the vegetable oils and proteins sector while contributing to better foods for humans and preservation of the planet . to fulfil its mission , avril draws strength from its industrial activities organized around plant production and livestock sectors , and from its financial arm which operates through sofiprot\u00e9ol , its finance and development company . in 2016 , the avril group achieved turnover worth \u20ac5 . 9 billion . it counts 7200 employees working in 21 countries . for more information : urltoken | twitter : @ avril\n20 . 18 avril supports the structured organization and improved quality of local production , with the aim of contributing to the food security of every country in which it operates and meeting the demands of each population . 1 . 3 million liters of cooking oil produced 268 , 000metric tons of animal products ( eggs , pork ) produced by the group about fondation avril created in 2014 , fondation avril ( the avril foundation ) , recognized by the french government as a public utility , is a shareholder in the avril group . its action is rooted \u201cin the heart of rural communities\u201d , with three main priorities : in france , to contribute to the development and revitalization of the countryside , in solidarity with local communities ; in the south , to protect biodiversity and anticipate the effects of climate change on family farms , and finally to promote healthy and sustainable foods accessible to every population . to find out more : urltoken\navril ' s financial activities are assured by sofiprote\u0301ol , the financing and development arm of groupe avril , which mainly focuses on development of the oils and proteins sectors . it provides support for companies of all sizes and underpins development and innovation through loans and minority stakeholdings .\n11 . avr il \u2014 activity report 2016 7 business lines oilseeds processing animal nutrition avril animal specialties animal processing oleochemicals avril development terres univia fidop employees fop oils & condiments collegial governance with strong agricultural roots xavier beulin , an important leader in agriculture xavier beulin died suddenly on 19 february 2017 , at the age of just 58 years . he had been chairman of the avril group since 2000 . involved from an early age in agricultural unionism , he steadily climbed the ladder to become chairman of the fop in 1999 , and then of the fnsea . we remember a profoundly committed man , a lover of the land and a visionary , who worked unceasingly to develop french farming . he was a central driving force behind the avril group , giving it the stature of a national leader .\navril gestion is involved as a \u201cgeneral\u201d partner alongside the \u201climited\u201d partners . its board of directors appoints the managing director of the limited joint - stock partnership , and decides on the group\u2019s main strategic and financial orientations . it consists of nine members , including :\nacquisition in romania of the untdelem de la bunica and olpo edible oil brands , hitherto operated by the american group cargill .\naccording to ecobank\u2019s group chief executive officer , thierry tanoh , the deal demonstrates the banks \u201cvision\u201d for its customers across africa .\nkerfoot group was founded in 1980 and specialises in packaging and distributing bulk and packaged edible oils , speciality oils and fats .\nborn 1968 . sweden . m . sc . in business administration and economics . in group management and employed since 2008 .\nborn 1969 . the netherlands . b . sc . in marketing . in group management since 2016 and employed since 2002 .\nmichel boucly started his career with elf before moving to sanofi , where he managed biotechnology investments and supported the growth of plant genetics . a lover of french history and rural areas , he moved closer to the farming world by joining the cooperative group euralis , for which he headed the seeds division for ten years before taking responsibility for commitments and development at the avril group in 2003 .\navril focuses on making local and sustainable investments that will contribute to the development of regions and territories . through its close links with the farming world , the group is committed to ensuring sectoral growth thanks to the combined development of local agricultural resources and national markets .\nin january 2009 oleon group was integrated in the french group avril , a strong financial and industrial organization in the vegetable oils and proteins sector with activities in food , feed , biofuels and oleochemistry . by this operation , oleon has joined a group present on the entire oilseeds sector - from grain to all its end products - and strongly engaged in the development of oleochemistry . it also reinforces the strategy of diversification and international development implemented by oleon to strengthen its position among european leaders on the global oleochemical market .\na commitment to sustainability is one of the pillars of avril\u2019s strategy . it is materialized by 5 commitments and 13 detailed objectives for 2018 .\nin france , avril is active throughout the country . the industrial sites of its seven business lines testify to its strong regional roots . oilseeds products activities operate 24 sites in france that are specialized in processing oilseed grains and producing edible oils , diester\u00ae biodiesel and oleochemicals . with a further 65 sites specialized in animal nutrition and expertise or human foods , avril ' s animal products activities reflect a group working at the heart of france ' s agricultural regions , notably in the north - west . avril is active in 22 countries throughout the world .\nto prepare for future biomass - based renewable energies , avril is exploring several avenues of research on the second - generation biofuels . among these approaches , the group is taking part in the biotfuel research programme , which is developing a process chain for producing biodiesel and biokerosene using agricultural residues and forest waste ( straw , wood , etc . ) . avril also investigates the production of oil using the fermentation method\nsofiprot\u00e9ol , the finance and development arm of the avril group , contributes to creating value for france\u2019s farm and all its actors . an avril subsidiary , it operates a unique business model based on investments that are sustainable , responsible , in the public interest and fully expressed in its mission to serve agriculture : to find new markets for french products , build strong sectors and encourage innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit .\nthese business lines intervene in the oils and proteins sector alongside the group\u2019s investment activities through sofiprot\u00e9ol , its finance and development arm .\nborn 1969 . sweden . m . sc . in international business administration . in group management since 2016 and employed since 1994 .\nborn 1960 . italy . university degree in electronic engineering with business administration . in group management since 2009 and employed since 1989 .\ncoach coach sonia facilitate virtual group and team coaching programs . a very deep approach where she brings a small group of workers or friends or team members to identify their own focus areas opportunity through promoting connection , trust and intimacy within group , as well as deepening conversation around key topics in between sessions . coach sonia brings through her powerful skills the coaching conversation into a small group context . it is an intimate conversation space , focused on goal setting , deepening awareness around key issues , taking action , and accountability .\na commitment to sustainability is one of the pillars of avril\u2019s strategy . it takes the form of 5 commitments and 13 measurable targets for 2018 .\nthrough its egg and pork branches , avril adds value to and transforms animal products into foods for consumers , the agrifood industry and catering firms .\navril 2016 \u2013 in application to the supervisory board of autorit\u00e9 des march\u00e9s financiers ( \u201camf\u201d ) , finexsi acts as independent appraiser for gfi informatique .\nthe avril specialties business line \u2013 this area contains the two main specialty activities of the group : oleochemicals and animal specialty products . as avril\u2019s oleochemicals subsidiary , oleon develops , manufactures and sells compounds made using vegetable oils and fats . the avril animal specialty line ( asa ) concentrates all group expertise in managing livestock performance . faced with the environmental and health challenges of livestock farming , notably with respect to \u201cdemedicalization\u201d , this business line is organized around two areas : ( 1 ) innovation in nutrition and health ( natural additives , nutritional specialties , premixes , minerals , vitamins , etc . ) and ( 2 ) biosecurity ( which groups all methods used for preventive hygiene in buildings and animals ) .\nwhat makes it so special ? before being a group , avril was a project initiated more than 30 years ago by french farmers in order to create maximum and sustainable value for the chain from grains to the consumer , to the benefit of the vegetable oils and proteins sectors .\n51048 was administered to a large group of mice , the serum was harvested and the metabolite was isolated by extraction and semipreparative hplc . lc - ms / ms analysis suggested that the active metabolite is a secondary alcohol with the hydroxyl group in the aliphatic side chain of\nborn 1968 . sweden . b . sc . in business administration and economics . in group management since 2016 and employed since 2001 .\nborn 1962 . usa . mba marketing and urltoken marketing & computer applications and information systems . in group management and employed since 2015 .\nthe avril group , the industrial and financial arm of the oil and protein sectors , is introducing a new governance model and a new organisational structure , in order to bolster its long - term independence and make the representation of the agricultural sector the focal point of its growth strategy .\nin parallel , avril\u2019s rid * is preparing the future of biomass - based renewable energies by exploring several research areas in new generation biofuels . the group is thus involved in technological developments on the production of biodiesel and biokerosene using either agricultural waste ( see biotfuel project , below ) .\nfrom grain to the bottle : this was the strategic objective which led to the acquisition of lesieur .\nyves delaine , deputy ceo of avril\ntom doron media relations manager , groupe avril tel . 01 78 14 80 09 / mobile : 06 26 28 39 94 tom . doron @ urltoken\njean - philippe puig , chief executive of avril , said the french company works on the same principles that have grown kerfoot into a successful company .\nin 2012 , jean - philippe puig succeeded philippe tillous - borde , who had been director general of the group since 1983 . with a background in the aluminum industry , the mission of this engineer with experience in the operations of international firms was to adapt the group\u2019s management and strategy to its new dimensions . puig worked in concert with xavier beulin , who had been chairman of the group since 2000 .\nthe financial activities are clustered around sofiprote\u0301ol , the avril group\u2019s financing and development company , which is primarily dedicated to the oil and protein sectors . the company partners some 100 companies in the sector , which represent 80 , 000 jobs , and supports the foundation of companies , development , and innovation via loans and the purchase of minority interests . its main shareholders alongside the limited joint - stock company include the unip and onidol inter - branch organisations , as well as the avril group\u2019s financial and professional partners ( cre\u0301dit agricole , natixis , unigrains and professional farming bodies ) .\nwhen accepting lifts from other members of the group , please bear in mind that not everyone may yet be known to liz and pauline .\nborn 1967 . sweden . m . of laws and b . sc . econ . in group management since 2017 and employed since 2002 .\nwith more than 7 , 200 employees \u2013 a third of whom work outside france \u2013 avril is a leading industrial and finance group which owns a portfolio of brands that are leaders in their markets , such as diester\u00ae , sanders , lesieur , puget , matines , bunica and taous , etc .\nthese biosourced molecules , whose properties are regularly found to be better than those of fossil origin , participate in plant chemistry and renewables for the future . the group is european leader in oleochemicals . avril is also active in the production of soaps in morocco under the taous and el kef brands .\npeople committed to serving a federative company project the men and women of avril contribute every day to the development of strong sectors . they are mobilized by a collective project and a federative vision of common values , around which the group\u2019s human resources division deploys new initiatives that will drive structural change .\nwith this same chain organisation , avril , an expert in animal nutrition , is committed to processing , producing and marketing lines for animal products and eggs .\nan original and committed business model : avril systematically reinvests all its profits in the growth of its sectors , according to the logical of a circular economy .\ngroupe avril will also become a minority stakeholder in socie\u0301te\u0301 bretonne de volaille . these operations will be accompanied by industrial investments worth \u20ac175 million over five years .\navril 2016 \u2013 in application to the supervisory board of autorit\u00e9 des march\u00e9s financiers (\namf\n) , finexsi acts as independent appraiser for gfi informatique .\navril was previously executive chairman and deputy ceo of stobart group plc , one of the largest british multimodal logistics companies with interests in transport , distribution and infrastructure . prior to this avril was ceo of autologic holdings plc , the largest finished vehicle logistics company in the uk and europe . she joined autologic from universal salvage plc , where she held the position of ceo from march 2005 until the sale of the company to copart uk ltd in june 2007 .\ndr . toivonen chaired the emea scientific advice working party ( 2003 - 2004 ) ; the cpmp scientific advice review group ( sciarg ) ( 2000 - 2003 ) ; and the cpmp ad hoc group on ( pre - ) clinical comparability of biotech products ( 2001 - 2002 ) .\nfor each of its activities , avril has thus defined indicators to measure their contribution to sectoral growth ( added value and job creation , the use of raw materials sourced in france , etc . ) and to the group\u2019s corporate social responsibility ( food production , greenhouse gas emissions , development in emerging countries , etc . ) . for 13 key indicators shared throughout the group , measurable targets have been defined to cover the period until 2020 . since 2012 , these targets , and the 5 commitments to which they are attached , have constituted the foundations for the group\u2019s sustainable development strategy .\nst\u00e9phane yrl\u00e8s joined the avril group in 2007 after a career in agri - food in both the public and private sectors , including periods in the offices of the prime minister and minister for economy and finance . he also lectures at sciences - po ( for the master\u2019s course in public affairs ) .\n8 . genetics and animal health , other inputs and services oleochemicals milk , meat poultry livestock farmers eggs , pork gb _ avril _ ra _ 170x240 _ bat . indd 5gb _ avril _ ra _ 170x240 _ bat . indd 5 15 / 06 / 2017 12 : 4215 / 06 / 2017 12 : 42\nbefore this assignment he was head of a bioanalytics group , responsible for the development and validation of biological potency assays and high molecular impurity assays for bio\u00acpharmaceuticals during early development . before he was head of the bioassay group , which included the responsibility for routine performance of bioassays for marketed products .\nas part of the deal , kerfoot group\u2019s existing management - including chief executive jennifer kerfoot and commercial director thomas kerfoot - will remain in place .\ncontributing to improved nutrition for people is central to avril ' s mission , which is committed to this aspect at each stage within the oils and proteins sectors .\nacteur industriel et financier des filie\u0300res des # huiles et des # prote\u0301ines , avril poss\u00e8de des marques comme lesieur , puget , matines , sanders ou diester etc .\n23 . on the way to avril 2020 the view from upstream agriculture through a dedicated focus group , our producers were closely involved in the debate on avril 2020 . our discussions concerned both strategic orientations and defining financial objectives for each area . one particular concern was to find a constant balance between the need for profit and the proximity between different activities and farmers . we also participated in choosing sofiprot\u00e9ol\u2019s investment priorities so as to ensure that the challenges of agricultural competitiveness will be taken into account . i can indeed say that this strategic plan is full of views and ideas from the farming world ; this includes its international dimension that will reinforce the group\u2019s future and allow it to pursue its investment policies . avril has a role as a structuring actor and a creator of competitiveness for agriculture in france and elsewhere . it is one of the solutions to the crisis we are currently experiencing . by showing that our products contribute to meeting global challenges , avril gives a sense of purpose and pride to farmers . sustainable development is one of the pillars of avril . it is central to its mission , which is reflected by the group\u2019s unfailing commitment to supporting actors at all levels in the agriculture and agri - food industries . avril has proved its ability to form close links with these actors \u00ad\u2013 agricultural producers , livestock breeders , research scientists and investors . with them , it contributes actively to the implementation of progress initiatives to create value and offer practical responses to the societal , economic and environmental challenges related to developing these sectors in different regions . through avril 2020 , the group seeks to reaffirm and broaden the scope of its commitments . g\u00e9rard tub\u00e9ry chairman of the fop sustainabledevelopment , aleverforavril\u2019slong - termfuture kristell guizouarn director of sustainable development 21\n25 . 22 reinforcing avril\u2019s model for development human resources mobilised their efforts to support the changes linked to the birth of avril and drove a new dynamic for progress and performance , linked to the group\u2019s commitments to sustainable development . 4 , 050 working in the animal products division 4 , 000 working in the oilseeds division employees including a diversity of skills and working environments is a specific feature of avril . the challenge for the human resources division is to lay the foundations for a global and federative policy that will increase the involvement of all employees in serving the group\u2019s model . supporting avril\u2019s plans for change the human resources division focused its actions on supporting the sectoral strategy , which is central to the group\u2019s founding principles . its first mission in 2014 was to prepare the transfer to ldc of the 1 , 000 staff working at our poultry slaughtering and pro - cessed products sites , while en - suring their reintegration . it also encouraged functional mobility between sites and between skills areas ( several dozen employees concerned in 2014 ) in order to support the configuration of the new organisation . in the same vein , it initiated a project to define the company\u2019s values , intended to federate employees around a common identity and culture ( see insert ) . human resources avril - activity report 2014\nin 2000 , he is appointed joint ceo of pernod ricard . appointed director in 2004 , he became group ' s sole managing director in 2005 .\ngroup management\u2019s shareholdings in ab electrolux are stated as of march 31 , 2018 . for transactions , follow the link to the swedish financial supervisory authority .\nthe board of directors has appointed jean - philippe puig , sofiprote\u0301ol\u2019s chief executive officer , to the position of managing director of the avril limited joint - stock partnership .\n20 . driven by a long - term vision built on forward planning , avril\u2019s ambitions for 2020 focus on four strategic areas . a review of progress in 2016 .\nacquisition of a 65 % stake in the glon sanders group . by taking a majority stake , sofiprot\u00e9ol finally secured one of the principal markets for french oilseed and protein crops . creation of two divisions : the oilseeds division and animal products division . this simplified organization enhanced the clarity of the group\u2019s strategy .\navril 2016 \u2013 in application to the supervisory board of autorit\u00e9 des march\u00e9s financiers (\namf\n) , finexsi acts as independent appraiser for gfi informatique . - finexsi en\n33 . in an increasingly volatile environment , management of our activities necessitates adaptation of our industrial assets so that we can be stronger at the levels we control . our advantages in this context are the acceleration of operational excellence and our ability to develop synergies between our activities in order to construct an increasingly integrated sector . yves delaine , dceo of the avril group , responsible for the oilseeds division . 1 \u2014 lova ravoavy , saipol ( 2nd prize ) 2 \u2014 bruno le ray , ovoteam plaintel ( 3rd prize ) 3 \u2014 alexandra trandafir , expur ( staff prize ) above : photographs from the \ue1b4\ue1b2\ue1b3\ue1b6 avril photo contest . 1 2 3 30 avril - activity report 2014\njean - philippe puig started his career in 1983 in the aluminum industry , where he obtained significant industrial expertise in mineral extraction managing production units , in r & d and in general management . during this period he worked in france and internationally , notably in greece and australia , for the pechiney group and then alcan - 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", "topic": 6}], "title": "trinity health ( minot , north dakota )", "paragraphs": ["6 trinity health north dakota maintenance jobs in minot , nd , including salaries , reviews , and other job information posted anonymously by trinity health north dakota maintenance employees in minot . find trinity health north dakota minot maintenance jobs on glassdoor . get hired . love your job .\ntrinity health is headquartered in minot and serves communities all across north dakota and eastern . . .\n1 w burdick expy ( 1 , 287 . 29 mi ) minot , north dakota 58702\nhoff is 62 years old . he is a native of parshall in northwestern north dakota , and a graduate of the university of north dakota .\nbond conditions had banned eichler from traveling outside north dakota and browsing the internet .\na listing on the north dakota supreme court website gives eichler\u2019s address as rockville , md .\na listing on the north dakota supreme court website gives eichler\u2019s address as rockville , maryland .\neichler was formerly a neurosurgeon at trinity hospital in minot . the north dakota board of medicine has suspended his license to practice indefinitely citing unprofessional conduct .\ntrinity health is a nonprofit , integrated healthcare system providing a full complement of healthcare services to the people of north dakota and eastern montana .\nnorth dakota was not one of the coalition of 21 states challenging the ruling . north dakota attorney general wayne stenehjem said they decided to monitor it and would join later as friend of the court .\ncrews in minot , north dakota are continuing work on a $ 250 million medical park for trinity health , taking advantage of dry weather to ensure the revamped campus is built on a solid foundation .\ntrinity health has a wide variety of doctors and physicians on staff with varying specialties . our staff is available at our many locations across northern north dakota .\nfounded in 1922 , trinity health is a community - based , non - profit healthcare system with health services and facilities located throughout the region . minot remains north central and northwest north dakota ' s healthcare hub as trinity expands services to meet demand for a growing population . trinity hospital in minot , the flagship of trinity health , is a verified level 2 trauma center , the highest level of trauma care available in north dakota . the primary acute - care hospital is accredited by the joint commission on accreditation of healthcare organizations .\neichler practiced at rapid city regional hospital before moving to north dakota . according to the south dakota board of medical and osteopathic examiners , eichler\u2019s license to practice in south dakota expired in 2008 and was not renewed .\n1999 trinity medical center changed its name to trinity health . trinity cancercare center was built adjacent to health center - town & country\ntrinity health foundation assists trinity health in creating a system of care with the most significant impact on health and wellness throughout the region .\ncerner corp . settled its dispute with a north dakota hospital by paying $ 106 . 2 million , the health information technology company said .\nthe trinity health foundation and trinity health are working together to improve the lives of people in our region .\nthe 54 year - old trinity neurosurgeon made his initial appearance in minot this afternoon before north central district court judge doug mattson .\n2012 trinity health western dakota , williston , opened . key care medical moved to its new location on 16th street\neichler was formerly a neurosurgeon at trinity hospital in minot . trinity ended its connection with him after eichler was charged . the north dakota board of medicine has suspended his license to practice indefinitely , citing unprofessional conduct .\nthe north dakota highway patrol has released the names of two men who have died in separate accidents on . . .\nas trinity president , hoff pushed to consolidate minot ' s two hospitals . in 2001 , trinity health bought its minot rival , unimed medical center , and the kenmare community hospital .\nheart disease is the leading cause of death and disability in north dakota . trinity health offers comprehensive cardiothoracic services aimed at preventing , diagnosing , treating and recovering from cardiovascular disease .\n1997 trinity has been in williston since about 1997 , when long - time providers at western dakota medical center joined trinity to create trinity community clinic - western dakota . the region\u2019s eye care provider , williston basin eye center , also joined trinity at about the same time , creating trinity regional eyecare \u2013 western dakota .\nminot , n . d . ( ap ) - a neurosurgeon accused in north dakota of sexually abusing two girls younger than 14 has pleaded not guilty to two charges .\neichler is scheduled to make an initial appearance in minot this afternoon before north central district court judge doug mattson .\ntrinity health continues to move closer to an official ground - breaking on a new medical park in southwest minot .\ntotal funds trinity health foundation devoted to improve health and wellness : $ 823 , 526 . 83\nthe trinity guest house is located at : 415 s . main street , minot , north dakota . it is directly across the street from trinity hospital . the guest house offers a welcoming , comfortable and caring place for family members of patients to stay .\na preliminary statistical analysis linked the services to the hepatitis c outbreak , the north dakota department of health announced . trinity health previously provided manorcare health services - minot ' s residents with these services through \u201ccontractual agreements , \u201d kfyr - tv in bismarck , nd , reported . two residents filed a federal lawsuit against manorcare in april .\ndagley served as lead counsel for minot , north dakota - based trinity health , according to the becker ' s post , which in december was awarded more than $ 106 million in its arbitration claim against cerner for problems related to a patient - billing system .\nwith july being the top month for recreational boating in north dakota , our state is stepping up to keep the waterways safe for everyone .\nbonnie ler , fnp completed her medical training at the university of mary in bismarck , north dakota . she provides services in the gastroenterology department of health center - medical arts .\nminot , nd - the target date for a new , quarter - billion dollar medical complex in minot remains unchanged .\neichler worked for trinity health in minot . vice president randy schwan issued a statement saying he had been placed on administrative suspension .\nnicholson , b . ( 2016 ) . north dakota hospital sued over hepatitis c outbreak . insurance journal . retrieved 22 january 2017 , from urltoken\nplaintiffs in north dakota hepatitis c case settle claims against nursing home outbreak . ( 2016 ) . hep . retrieved 22 january 2017 , from urltoken\neichler was employed by trinity health in minot when he was charged in october . defense attorney peter welte on friday said eichler is no longer affiliated with that health system .\ncerner corp . has settled a dispute with a north dakota hospital over allegations of defective financial software with an arbitration settlement of more than $ 106 million , according to the company ' s securities and exchange commission filings . the dispute was between the kansas city , mo . - based software developer and trinity health , named in sec filings as trinity medical center , in minot . with 584 staffed beds , trinity operates the largest hospital in north dakota , according to the american hospital association directory .\nnicholson , b . ( 2016 ) . hepatitis c victims reach settlement with north dakota hospital . insurance journal . retrieved 22 january 2017 , from urltoken\nthe case of manorcare vs . trinity health may go to court or trinity health may again decide to settle out of court for an undisclosed amount .\ncerner , the kansas city - based electronic health record ( ehr ) vendor , will pay a north dakota hospital $ 106 million after losing out in an arbitration ruling over a patient accounting product .\nthose plans , while substantial , aren\u2019t necessarily an outlier among north dakota health care organizations . hospitals in the state\u2019s largest cities have undertaken or planned hundreds of millions in new construction projects in recent years .\ntrinity health has a wide variety of doctors and physicians on staff with varying specialties . our staff is available at our many locations across northern north dakota . this page will display all of the available physicians that meet the criteria you select .\nstraight from the nursery and into your heart . trinity health proudly presents babybytes .\ndespite teg\u2019s experience in health care facilities , the trinity project is presenting some unique challenges , primarily because of the climate in minot , estopinal said .\nbismarck , n . d . ( ap ) - the top administrator at minot ' s trinity health hospital says he ' s retiring next july .\nmary muhlbraht , director of marketing at trinity , said eichler has been placed on administrative suspension by trinity health , after trinity learned of his arrest on wednesday .\nmary muhlbraht , director of marketing at trinity , said thursday that eichler has been placed on administrative suspension by trinity health .\nthe confidential settlement resolves one of many legal disputes sparked by a north dakota department of health investigation three years ago that found that unsanitary routine health procedures at manorcare health services in the city of minot could have exposed hundreds of nursing home residents to hepatitis c . ultimately , 52 seniors were infected in the outbreak , with tests indicating that all hep c cases were genetically linked .\nrandall hanson was arguing in north central district court about a motion in the case where manorcare has sued trinity over the outbreak .\nminot , n . d . - based trinity health will sell up to $ 430 million in bonds to cover the cost of a new hospital in minot and to pay off previously issued bonds , according to a kmot news report .\nsports medicine is the branch of medicine that deals with physical fitness and the treatment and prevention of injuries related to sports and exercise . for more than 25 years , trinity health sports medicine has been providing athletic training services for the entire northwest region of north dakota .\nmeanwhile , physicians and departments within trinity ' s network of hospitals and clinics have been meeting over the past week to finalize equipment and space needs for every aspect of the facility . officials have established an ongoing dialog with minot city leaders , north dakota department of health officials and other stakeholders to keep everyone current with the various design elements .\nminot , n . d . \u2013 a minot neurosurgeon is on administrative suspension after he was charged with gross sexual imposition and luring minors by computer .\n2001 trinity health completed a historic transaction uniting the staff , services and facilities of unimed medical center , medical arts clinic and kenmare community hospital under the banner of trinity health .\n( randy schwan , trinity health vp )\nyou can feel the excitement building .\nhoff also oversaw the expansion of trinity health ' s nursing home operation , which is called trinity homes . it has 292 beds .\nanother neurosurgeon with ties to south dakota has been arrested for allegations involving sexual abuse of children .\na local architectural firm has designed a $ 275 million state - of - the - art medical center that will have to be built under tough conditions in a small city in north dakota .\neichler was originally charged with child sex abuse offenses in district court in minot .\nperhaps the most notable of them is sanford health\u2019s new medical center in fargo , a $ 494 million project that\u2019s opening next year . not to be outdone , trinity health in minot is eyeing a new $ 250 million medical park .\na colorado man changed his pleas to guilty today to several sex crimes in minot .\nmore than 40 people were infected with the liver disease at the 114 - bed facility in minot , nd , in 2013 . manorcare health services has accused trinity health services of failing to train its phlebotomists and ignoring suspicions that employees were re - using needles to draw blood , according to court documents filed this month in federal court . manorcare is seeking punitive damages against trinity in the case , which is pending in the u . s . district court for the district of north dakota .\n\u201ci think what you\u2019re seeing is years of not doing anything , \u201d said jerry jurena , president of the north dakota hospital association . \u201ci think it\u2019s just time is catching up with the hospital industry . \u201d\nfor current updates about trinity health foundation and the impact we are making on health and wellness in the region , please visit our facebook and instagram sites .\ntrinity health has joined the mayo clinic care network ( mccn ) , effective july 24 , 2013 .\neichler joined trinity health in 2011 after establishing a reputation as a distinguished neurosurgeon , author and speaker on spinal disorders , trinity said in its statement .\nan assisted living center in minot could be headed for a month - long trial next year against trinity health , over one of the largest hepatitis c outbreaks in u . s . history .\ntrinity vice president randy schwan says the excitement is over this - the new medical campus to be built on minot ' s southwest edge .\nehr - he does not use electronic health records ( ehr ) . the electronic health records ( ehr ) incentive program encourages health care professionals to use certified ehr technology in ways that may improve health care . electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional ' s ability to make well - informed treatment decisions .\nminot state university is making dining changes that make the food the focus for student experience .\neichler charged with gsi dr . marc . . . - the minot daily news | facebook\ntrinity health announced friday that eichler was placed on administrative suspension after officials learned of his arrest on wednesday .\ntrinity health said it would not respond to questions due to pending litigation . however , \u201ctrinity will be filing its opposition to manorcare ' s recent motion in accordance with the rules of court , \u201d randy schwan , trinity health vice president , said in a statement .\nthe 76 - acre site southwest of the minot family ymca will be home to the new medical park , which will fulfill a strategic goal of trinity health to design a more modernized regional care system .\nresponding to community needs , trinity improved the quality and scope of care , adding a variety of healthcare services to extend and improve people ' s lives . during the 1970s , trinity hospital merged with the lutheran home to form trinity medical center . in the early 1990s , trinity formed its own physician services department \u2013 trinity medical group . on january 1 , 1999 , trinity medical center changed its name to trinity health .\ntrinity health offers over 60 medical specialties , programs , and services including cancer , cardiac , and surgical care .\ntrinity attorney randall hanson said the hospital chose to resolve the dispute \u201crecognizing the harm to the individuals and the litigation costs faced by the families and trinity health . \u201d\nnorth dakota hospitals aren\u2019t alone in upgrading their facilities . a september report from fitch ratings found 53 percent of hospitals expect capital spending to increase over the next five years , up from 45 percent that said the same thing in 2012 .\nas a level ii trauma center verified by the american college of surgeons , trinity hospital serves northwest north dakota and eastern montana . as the region ' s leading trauma center , we are dedicated to caring for the people in our community and region . one of the goals of trinity trauma services is to educate our community on injury prevention .\ntrinity health and its hospital in minot have agreed in principal on a legal settlement with 21 victims of the largest hepatitis c outbreak in recent u . s . history , though trinity ' s legal fight with a nursing home where most people were sickened will continue .\nhovland gave permission for eichler to turn himself in at the burleigh county jail in bismarck on may 30 . hovland recommends that eichler serve his sentence at a low security correctional facility close to north dakota so he can remain close to family .\nmary muhlbraht , director of marketing at trinity , said thursday that eichler has been placed on administrative suspension by trinity health . she learned of the charges against eichler today .\nthat\u2019s the same year that another rapid city regional neurosurgeon\u2019s license to practice in south dakota also expired without renewal . dr . steve schwartz left south dakota for berks county , pa . , after he was sued numerous times for botching spine surgeries .\ntrinity health foundation was created in 1922 to provide money to build the original hospital . today , our mission is to help create a system of care with the most significant impact on health and wellness throughout the region . we work collaboratively with trinity health , and pursue other opportunities to advance healthcare .\nminot , n . d . - - a federal judge sentenced disgraced former minot neurosurgeon dr . marc eichler on thursday to 36 months in prison for possession of child pornography , according to court records .\nfor more than 90 years , thanks to the generosity of donors , trinity health foundation has made a positive difference in the health and wellness of people in our region . trinity health foundation is supported through the financial stewardship of individuals , families , family foundations , corporations , foundations , civic clubs and other organizations . through your gift to trinity health foundation you make a significant impact on the quality of life in our region .\na federal court judge has blocked the start of a new u . s . department of labor overtime rule that would have made 4 . 2 million american workers eligible for overtime pay . north dakota would have been one of the most affected states .\ntrinity health serves as a regional referral center for cardiac care , cancer care , rehabilitation medicine , newborn intensive care , kidney dialysis , neurosurgery , orthopedics , sports medicine and more . trinity health is a member of the mayo clinic care network .\ntrinity health and its hospital in minot , n . d . , have agreed in principal on a settlement with 21 victims of the largest hepatitis c outbreak in recent u . s . history , according to the associated press .\nneither plaintiffs\u2019 attorney behdad sadeghi nor trinity health are releasing terms of the deal , which resolves a protracted legal dispute over an outbreak of the viral infection that began in august 2013 in minot and eventually sickened at least 52 people .\n\u201ctrinity is committed to the health and well - being of the people it serves in the minot community and surrounding areas . however , trinity\u2019s mission of preserving and improving quality of health is not advanced by contributing to unfounded fears and offering hepatitis c testing in 2016 when there is absolutely no evidence of ongoing transmission of hepatitis c related to the outbreak . \u201d\ntrinity has repeatedly declined to take responsibility for the minot outbreak . however , the lab facility\u2019s attorneys said they decided to settle to avoid litigation costs and allow individuals and their families to move forward with their lives . neither the plaintiffs\u2019 attorney nor trinity health has released the terms of the deal .\nan attorney for trinity health says the hospital has reached out - of - court settlements with all individuals who have sued trinity over the hepatitis - c outbreak of a few years ago .\n( randy schwan , trinity health vp )\na busy few years ahead here . we ' ve only just begun .\n( randy schwan , trinity health vp )\nby late this summer and fall we will start moving dirt in earnest .\ni am pleased that you are learning more about the trinity health foundation and how you may partner with us to positively impact lives by improving health and wellness . we are honored and blessed that trinity health foundation is a vehicle many people , businesses , grantors and organizations use to make a difference in the region we serve .\n1925 first graduating class of 6 students form the trinity hospital school of nursing . first baby born at trinity hospital : she was a class of 1944 trinity hospital school of nursing graduate\ninitially , 21 people who were either infected patients or families of infected patients who have since died filed a lawsuit against manorcare and against trinity health . however , the group eventually chose to drop their lawsuit against manorcare and focus their efforts instead on trinity health .\nin a statement released by trinity , vice president randy schwan said arrangements are currently underway to maintain neurosurgical coverage at trinity health and to ensure that excellent patient care continues while the investigation proceeds .\nan advocacy group is ramping up their efforts to expand screening for hepatitis c . the group , which refers to themselves as the \u2018minot action network , \u2019 called for trinity health to expand testing for the disease and release information on the outbreak .\ntrinity health in minot , meanwhile , is planning a $ 250 million medical park on a 76 - acre site in that city . contractors have been conducting soil tests to help engineers , and trinity officials have been finalizing equipment and space requirements for the facility , according to a news release issued last week .\nafter a concerned resident urged the city to push for expanding testing last month , minot mayor chuck barney penned a letter to trinity along with first district health , encouraging both providers to offer free testing , citing a need to re - establish trust .\ncontributions to trinity health foundation , a not - for profit , private organization are tax - deductible , as provided by law . trinity health foundation is committed to principles of good stewardship and pledges itself to use the gifts you generously provide to benefit those in our care .\nthe 76 - acre site southwest of the minot family ymca will be home to the $ 250 million medical park .\nbismarck , n . d . ( ap ) \u2014 trinity health and its hospital in minot have agreed in principal on a legal settlement with 21 victims of the largest hepatitis c outbreak in recent u . s . history , though trinity ' s legal fight with a nursing home where most people were sickened will continue .\nits payment , the result of an arbitration ruling , ended cerner\u2019s battle over a patient accounting product that trinity medical center in minot , n . d . , had purchased in 2008 .\nthree residents have submitted applications so far to be considered for the open seat on the minot city council , . . .\n\u201cthe hepatitis c outbreak that occurred between 2011 and 2013 is an unfortunate mystery in minot\u2019s recent history , particularly for those families directly impacted by the outbreak . experts from the north dakota department of health and from the federal centers from disease control ( cdc ) undertook an exhaustive and thorough investigation to determine the cause of the outbreak . that investigation initially focused on manorcare of minot , but testing was expanded to other facilities . trinity actively assisted in the investigation , providing the nddoh and cdc with virtually unfettered access to its records , databases , personnel , and facilities . but despite their exhaustive efforts , the nddoh and cdc could not identify a definitive cause . notably , they did not conclude that trinity or its staff caused or contributed to the outbreak .\ndr . marc e eichler , md , is a neurosurgery specialist in minot , north dakota . he attended and graduated from washington university school of medicine in 1988 , having over 30 years of diverse experience , especially in neurosurgery . he is affiliated with many hospitals including trinity hospitals . dr . marc e eichler also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including trinity health . dr . marc e eichler does not accept medicare assignment . contact dr . marc e eichler at 400 e burdick expy to request dr . marc e eichler the information ( advice , payment , . . . ) or simply to book an appointment .\ndonors can feel confident knowing that 100 % of every dollar donated to trinity health foundation goes directly to support programs and services to improve health and wellness . no donated funds are used to pay for overhead or administrative costs .\ntrinity , which operates medical facilities in 10 northern north dakota cities , maintains in court documents that its battle with manorcare is best suited for federal court , where it began and which\nhas a greater familiarity with the parties ' dispute .\nit asks cresap to allow the matter to play out in federal court once the individual victims are no longer involved in the case .\nthe case stems from the 2013 outbreak of the disease , where more than 50 people in the minot area contracted the illness .\nhere is the full statement from the attorneys representing trinity health , shari l . j . aberle of the dorsey & whitney law firm in minneapolis :\nbarney also said he ' s continuing talks on testing with first district health .\nour program is administered by the university of north dakota school of medicine and health sciences , a national leader in training family physicians . undsmhs has ranked # 1 in the percentage of graduating medical students choosing family medicine as a specialty . we have a strong commitment to training physicians who will fill the healthcare needs in the midwest . third and fourth year medical students are trained on this campus .\nthose infected initially had filed lawsuits against both trinity and manorcare but dropped their claims against the nursing home in june 2016 to focus on trinity .\ninformation , education , competition , and fun . test your knowledge of trinity health , along with general medical , specialty medicine , and medical terminology knowledge !\nelectronic health record giant cerner paid a settlement of approximately $ 106 million to trinity medical center in minot , n . d . , to resolve allegations purchased software did not function as promised , according to cerner ' s recent filings with the u . s . securities and exchange commission .\nin the aftermath of one of the largest hepatitis c virus ( hcv ) outbreaks in recent u . s . history , 21 north dakotans have settled their claims against the nursing home lab facility they allege may have infected them with the liver virus in 2013 , the minot daily news reports .\nmhi - he does not commit to heart health through the million hearts initiative . million hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes .\nthen on may 3 , 2001 , trinity health completed a historic transaction uniting the staff , services and facilities of unimed medical center , medical arts clinic and kenmare community hospital under the banner of trinity health . with three hospitals , a nursing home , an extensive network of community clinics and a regional eyecare network , today\u2019s trinity health provides comprehensive , leading - edge care to the communities we serve . throughout its family of services , trinity health seeks to identify and fulfill community needs by meeting and exceeding national standards , and helping people live longer , healthier lives . today , the name trinity symbolizes our mission : to help each of our customers grow as whole persons in mind , body and spirit .\ncommunity ambulance , formerly a private ambulance service ( land\u2019s ambulance ) became a jv between st . joseph\u2019s hospital and trinity medical center ; when trinity acquired st . j\u2019s in 2001 , trinity became sole sponsor of the service .\ntrinity exercise physiology is committed to enhancing human health , physical fitness and athletic performance through research , education , and service for people of all ages and abilities .\nthe current trinity facilities were built in the early 20s and aren ' t able to facilitate modern health care needs . this new facility would do just that .\nalthough the individuals involved in the outbreak have now had their case settled with trinity health , there remains an ongoing legal battle between trinity health and manorcare , as manorcare is suing trinity health for their negligence and for putting manorcare\u2019s residents through this ordeal . in addition , the situation led to a significant drop in the value of manorcare . before this situation , the facility was estimated to be worth $ 23 million dollars , yet it was sold in 2015 ( after the outbreak ) for less than $ 8 million dollars . manorcare\u2019s lawsuit is demanding that trinity health takes responsibility for the ways their actions led to manorcare\u2019s significantly reduced value and their ruined reputation .\nminot news copyright 2018 nexstar broadcasting , inc . all rights reserved . this material may not be published , broadcast , rewritten , or redistributed .\nphysicians and other health professionals highly trained in diagnosing , treating and preventing illness and injury .\nwe know that those who seek to support trinity health foundation have different preferences and priorities for how their donations are utilized . because we desire to provide donors with flexibility and control in their giving , trinity health foundation offers a variety of ways by which you may give and a variety of specific projects and programs that your donations may support .\ntrinity ' s estimated cost for the new facility is 275 - million dollars .\nmost of the victims settled with trinity , however manorcare still seeks punitive damages .\n\u201cat manorcare health services - minot , we remain committed to supporting those affected by the outbreak , and are thankful for the continued trust that our patients and their families place in us , \u201d a statement sent to mcknight ' s said .\nthis case concerns trinity health , a health care conglomerate that provided lab services to manorcare during this time . both the nursing home where the outbreak occurred and the infected residents have accused an employee of trinity\u2019s outpatient laboratory of causing the outbreak by diverting drugs and reusing needles at the facility . however , state and federal health officials say they never pinpointed a cause for the spread of infections and have since closed all investigations relating to the matter .\nplaintiffs originally filed a class action lawsuit against manorcare but withdrew it due to a new belief trinity health is solely responsible and allowing drug diversion , a local television station reported .\nthe angus l . cameron medical library provides resources and services to meet the informational , educational , and research - related needs of the medical staff and employees of trinity health .\n( randy schwan , trinity health vp )\ntheir project estimates were out of line with the other groups ' ideas of how much the project was going to cost .\ntrinity health ' s vice president , randy schwan , released a statement wednesday saying the board of directors has elected to change project managers for the new hospital and medical district .\nat firstcare walk - in clinic , we\u2019re ready to treat adults and children of all ages . staffed by trinity health providers , we provide access to pharmacy , lab , and imaging services . firstcare walk - in clinic is here to help you feel better , faster . trinity health firstcare . the first name to turn to for walk - in care .\ntrinity health\u2019s pediatric department will conduct a child car seat checkup saturday , june 14 , at health center \u2013 medical arts . the free checks will be from noon to 3 p . m . in the parking garage under the clinic\u2019s main parking area . no appointment is necessary .\nclick here to send a free e - greeting or send a gift from the gift shop . delivery is available to patients in trinity hospital and residents in trinity homes .\na former trinity neurosurgeon will be spending three years behind bars for possessing child pornography .\nan audiologist is the primary health - care professional who evaluates , diagnoses , treats and manages hearing loss and balance disorders in adults and children . the department of audiology at trinity health offers a full range of clinical services for pediatric and adult patients with hearing disorders and auditory problems .\nbismarck , n . d . ( ap ) - trial for a former minot neurosurgeon facing federal child pornography charges has been rescheduled until later in the year .\narena , look no further than trinity health . our diverse team of professionals is growing and we are looking for qualified candidates to join our team ! read more : nursing sup cln williston\nduring the early 1920s , lutheran pastors from across the northwest territory gathered in minot , nd , to sketch out plans for a hospital \u201cconsecrated to christian service in the name of the father , son and holy ghost , \u201d hence , the name \u201ctrinity . \u201d in 1922 , the trinity hospital association was formed and within weeks ground was broken for a 30 - bed hospital unit , the first of four such units to be constructed over the course of a decade . below is a timeline of trinity health nursing program !\n1988 trinity school of nursing closes it doors , ending 65 years of service in education . since its beginning trinity hospital school of nursing graduated a total of 1 , 783 students\nthe settlement leaves just one claim still pending in the trinity class - action case ; a separate claim filed by manorcare against trinity seeking punitive damages for the outbreak is ongoing .\nminot is about an hour\u2019s drive south of the canadian border . the average low temperature in january is 4 degrees fahrenheit , compared to louisville\u2019s 27 . minot\u2019s average temperature is 42 . 1 , about 16 degrees cooler than louisville . it also gets 47 inches of snow every year , or about 34 inches more than louisville .\ncomprehensive services designed to promote the health , safety and dignity of nursing home residents and their families .\nhealth it vendors cerner and lumeris have announced a long - term partnership and a new product offering , maestro advantage , for value - based arrangements , including medicare advantage and provider - sponsored health plans .\nminot state university , another large employer in minot , has been monitoring the fair labor standard act for several months and preparing to take the necessary steps addressing the new overtime regulations , msu officials said . based on a federal judge\u2019s decision in texas this past week granting a temporary injunction , the new overtime rules will not go into effect as scheduled for dec . 1 . minot state will continue to monitor the situation as it works its way through the court system , msu officials said .\nhcr manorcare has sued trinity health after analysis suggested an association between a large hepatitis c outbreak with podiatry and blood draw services that the skilled nursing company contracted for , according to local reports .\n( randy schwan , trinity health vp )\nthe excitement is building internally and i hope externally as people see this moving forward and realize the benefit it will be to the region .\n( randy schwan , trinity health vp )\nwe know that health center - medical arts is going to remain in play with a lot of primary care providers in that facility - it will still be a primary care clinic . we know health center - west will be used for outpatient therapies . we know that cancer care center and imaging center will remain at the town and county center .\nminot police arrested dr . marc eichler , 54 , earlier this week on charges of gross sexual imposition and luring minors by computer . according to kmot - tv in minot , he allegedly exchanged pictures of his genitals by snapchat with two girls under 15 , and he is alleged to have fondled one of them when she was babysitting .\nthe 1990s were characterized by a steady expansion of services and facilities . trinity homes added a large , multi - level commons area to its nursing home . the old northwest bible college and a portion of town and country center were purchased to make way for physician offices and a mental health campus . in 1999 , the trinity cancercare center was built adjacent to health center - town & country .\nstate and federal health officials suspect the outbreak might have been associated with blood services provided to manorcare residents , but they never pinpointed an exact cause . trinity has rejected the notion that it\u2019s responsible .\naccording to the kansas city star and a filing with the securities exchange commission ( sec ) , trinity medical center in minot , n . d . told cerner that it was transitioning away from the company\u2019s patient accounting software and certain it services , which it bought in 2008 . trinity alleged that the software was defective and did not deliver on promised benefits .\ntwo nonprofit northern california health information exchanges , sacvalley medshare and connect healthcare , have agreed to merge operations .\nthe center , for the private nonprofit trinity health , will cover more than 1 million square feet and will feature a six - story hospital and three helipads . it will draw patients from four states .\ntrinity expects initial groundwork will begin this fall , said dave kohlman , vice president of facilities .\nin 2013 , 53 residents of a nursing home called manorcare in minot , north dakota were infected with the hepatitis c virus and hundreds more were assumed to have been exposed to the virus , which was one of the biggest outbreaks of this virus in recent history , as well as one of the largest ever within a nursing home setting . there has been an ongoing debate as to the specifics of what occurred that led to this outbreak . first , there is a concern as to what actions led to the infection . some think it may have been poor wound care or toenail grooming using infected instruments , but they have no proof of this belief . next , the concern is on who is to blame , as the nursing home\u2019s staff was provided by trinity health , which is a health care conglomerate . some believe that trinity\u2019s outpatient laboratory caused the hepatitis c outbreak by sending infected needles to the nursing home for use in its residents . after years of research , however , the state and federal health officials who were investigating never figured out the true cause of the infection\u2019s spread and they have closed that investigation .\nand , he said , many of the facility\u2019s components \u2014 ceilings , pipe and duct work , showers \u2014 would be assembled far from minot and then brought to the site .\nestopinal , a jeffersonville native and former humana employee , said that from a size , complexity and climate perspective , the trinity health project is offering teg a unique opportunity to be part of a special project .\na legal battle between trinity and manorcare isn\u2019t resolved , as manorcare alleges that trinity fraudulently blamed the nursing home for the outbreak , hurting its business and leading to the sale of the nursing home to a wisconsin - based partnership at a price far below its true value . trinity disputes that .\n\u201cwe are asking for trinity to test all of its employees , current and former , plus any patients who received any sort of injectable drugs or phlebotomies - - blood draws - - since the year 2010 , \u201d said chris todd , a spokesperson for the minot action network .\nsanford health ' s new medical center , a $ 494 million project , will open in fargo next year .\nthe north kansas city - based company\u2019s earnings announcement said the charge cut 19 cents from fourth - quarter earnings and amounted to $ 68 . 078 million after being reduced by a tax benefit $ 38 . 1 million .\n\u2022 kdu belcourt ? since 1990 , trinity health has partnered with the turtle mountain band of chippewa indians to bring dialysis services to the turtle mountain reservation . the new dialysis center opened in belcourt in august 2012 .\nteg landed the job for the center in part because estopinal knows trinity\u2019s ceo from a prior collaboration .\nnot sure what type of doctor you need ? call trinity ' s dr4u line for a referral .\ntrinity , which has denied responsibility for the outbreak , didn\u2019t immediately respond to an email seeking comment .\neichler joined the staff of trinity in 2011 , and was considered an expert on spinal disorders . trinity\u2019s press release credited him with saving \u201cnumerous lives and improving the quality of life for hundreds of others . \u201d\nas preliminary work begins on the site of trinity health ' s proposed new hospital campus , designers and architects are meeting with doctors and administrators to make sure the heath care center meets the needs of those in the area .\ngrand forks - - altru health system\u2019s ambitious plans to remake its main campus on south columbia road in grand forks are on hold for now , but leaders say it remains their vision for the future of the city\u2019s dominant health care provider .\ntrinity firstcare walk - in clinic puts you first by providing walk - in care with no appointment needed .\nlawyers on behalf of trinity health asked the judge to dismiss the lawsuit , stating that hospital officials and 21 individuals affected by the outbreak reached a confidential settlement . the settlement has not yet been finalized , according to the article .\non behalf of trinity health foundation we would like to thank everyone who partnered with us during our last fiscal year , july 1 , 2016 \u2013 june 30 , 2017 , to positively improve the lives of people in our area .\nnearly two dozen victims of one of the largest hepatitis c outbreaks in recent u . s . history have settled their claims against a minot , n . d . , hospital out of court .\nnorth central district court judge doug mattson set bond at $ 250 , 000 cash for eichler . if eichler makes bond , he is barred from contact with either of the two alleged victims and will not be permitted to use the internet .\ndigital health venture funding in the first half of 2018 totaled $ 3 . 4 billion , and if funding continues at this pace , 2018 will surpass 2017 for both dollars raised and number of investments , according to rock health\u2019s mid - year report .\n\u201cthe minot action network ' s efforts to push for hepatitis c testing now \u2013 over three years after the outbreak \u2013 appear to be based on pure speculation and unfounded allegations from court documents filed in on - going litigation between trinity and manorcare . but these allegations are not supported by the nddoh or cdc .\ntrinity ' s mission of preserving and improving quality of health is not advanced by contributing to unfounded fears and offering hepatitis c testing in 2016 when there is absolutely no evidence of ongoing transmission of hepatitis c related to the outbreak .\n( randy schwan , trinity health vp )\nhow do you move a large medical campus from one site to the other while you ' re taking care of patients . we ' ve already started working on the choreography of that .\nhe said the project also has provided great opportunities for some younger members of the firm to elevate their careers in health care design .\nbehavioral health offers psychiatric and psychological services for children , adolescents , adults and geriatric patients through office , hospital , and nursing home evaluations .\ntrinity health also requested to try an affiliated legal dispute between the hospital and manorcare , a toledo , ohio - based nursing home with locations across the u . s . , in federal court . a judge has yet to issue a ruling on the matter .\nin march , the 21 victims dropped their claims against the nursing home , and the victims and nursing home joined in a lawsuit against trinity health , alleging an employee of the outpatient laboratory service caused the outbreak by reusing needles and not following infection control practices .\nmanorcare alleges that trinity fraudulently blamed the nursing home for the outbreak , hurting its business and leading to the sale of the nursing home to a wisconsin - based partnership last year at a price far below its true value . trinity disputes that .\nthe mission of trinity hospital school of radiologic technology is to provide quality education in the art and science of radiologic technology .\n1970 nursing class is the largest in trinity ' s history ( having accepted the transfer of students from st . andrew ' s hospital school of nursing , bottineau ) . this class included the first male graduate of trinity hospital school of nursing .\nthere are so many opportunities on the horizon for us to work together , including the construction of a new hospital and medical park . your engagement in the present and future initiatives on which trinity health foundation is working will enable people to receive the best care possible .\na change of plea and sentencing hearing is scheduled for 9 a . m . may 25 in u . s . district court in bismarck for former minot neurosurgeon dr . marc eichler , who is facing federal child sex crime charges\ntrinity expects the initial groundwork to begin later this fall , while the serious digging and concrete to start in mid - 2017 .\ntrinity vice president randy schwan said in a statement that there are no allegations of inappropriate behavior involving patients in eichler\u2019s medical practice .\nhepatitis c is a viral infection that can cause serious liver damage or death . at the time , the minot outbreak was the nation\u2019s largest in 13 years , according to the u . s . centers for disease control and prevention .\nhepatitis c is a viral infection that can cause serious liver damage or death . fifty - two cases were linked to the minot outbreak that began in august 2013 , with 48 tied to manorcare residents or former residents , according to the state health department . it was the largest such outbreak in the nation in 13 years , according to data from the centers for disease control and prevention .\nkyle wilson , a partner in the firm , told il that the trinity project\u2019s complexity and climate required lots of coordination and precision .\n1922 the trinity hospital association was formed and within weeks ground was broken for a 30 - bed hospital unit . a fundraiser took place where $ 60 , 000 was raised in order to help fund the construction that would later serve as the foundation for trinity hospital .\nthe building hope women ' s golf tournament takes place in june . this event raises funds to support trinity ' s cancercare patients .\ntrinity recently hired yates northwest for project management after the original firm - mortensen - failed to bring cost estimates into a desired range .\npqrs - he does not report quality measures ( pqrs ) . the physician quality reporting system ( pqrs ) is a medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care . quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with medicare .\nvictims of the largest hepatitis c outbreak in recent u . s . history dropped their claims against a minot , n . d . , nursing home , which joined them in suing a hospital , which they both say is really at fault ."]}
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[ a personal folio of photographs by ian lambot ]\nthe hongkong shanghai banking corporation ltd offers various services to its clients based on their requirements . some of the banking services offered by the bank consists -\nthe hongkong and shanghai banking corporation limited is the founding member of the hsbc group , which serves around 60 million customers through four global businesses : retail banking and wealth management , commercial banking , global banking and markets , and global private banking .\nthe hongkong and shanghai banking corporation limited opened in hong kong on 3 march 1865 and in shanghai one month later . it was the first locally owned and locally managed bank .\nthe new headquarters for the hongkong and shanghai banking corporation . - a personal folio of photographs . - foreword by sir norman foster -\nthis branch code value means this is the primary office ( or head office ) for hongkong and shanghai banking corporation limited , the .\nthe paper banknote contains the words \u2018the hongkong and shanghai banking corporation limited \u2013 hsbc\u2019 . this one hundred hong kong dollars note . . .\nthe paper note contains the words \u2018the hongkong and shanghai banking corporation limited \u2013 hsbc\u2019 . the banknote of twenty hong kong dollars mea . . .\nhsbc bank ( taiwan ) limited started operations in taiwan on may 1 , 2010 as a locally incorporated entity of the hongkong and shanghai banking corporation limited . the hongkong and shanghai banking corporation limited is the founding member of the hsbc group , which is headquartered in london .\nthe hongkong and shanghai banking corporation , or honkongbank as it is commonly known , is one of the largest and most successful banks in the world .\nthe hongkong and shanghai banking corporation limited opened in hong kong on 3 march 1865 and in shanghai one month later . it was the first locally owned bank to operate according to scottish banking principles .\nthe hongkong and shanghai banking corporation limited .\ninternational directory of company histories . . retrieved july 09 , 2018 from urltoken urltoken\nhsbc \u2014 formerly the hongkong and shanghai banking corporation \u2026 is today one of the world\u2019s largest banking groups . but it began with maritime business and the opium trade . \u2026 \u2026\nfor group\u2019s financial information please visit the investor relations section on our global corporate website . please visit subsidiary company reporting page for hang seng bank limited and the hongkong and shanghai banking corporation limited and the hongkong and shanghai banking corporation limited - macau branch . please note this is english language only .\ntext on the paper note reads \u2018the hongkong and shanghai banking corporation limited \u2013 hsbc\u2019 . this one thousand hong kong dollars bill measures . . .\nthis branch code value means this is the primary office ( or head office ) for the hongkong and shanghai banking corporation ltd - philippine branch .\nthis branch code value means this is the primary office ( or head office ) for the hongkong and shanghai banking corporation limited , seoul branch .\nprinted on the paper note is the text \u2018the hongkong and shanghai banking corporation limited \u2013 hsbc\u2019 . the banknote of five hundred hong kong d . . .\nmoody ' s downgrades the hongkong and shanghai banking corp . ' s deposit and senior unsecured ratings to aa3 stable\non the paper bill a caption reads \u2018the hongkong and shanghai banking corporation limited \u2013 hsbc\u2019 . this fifty hong kong dollars note measures 1 . . .\nfinancial reporting act ( the hongkong and shanghai banking corporation limited ) exemption notice 2008 : expired , on 1 july 2013 , by clause 3 .\ncollis , maurice . wayfoong : the hong kong and shanghai banking corporation , london , faber andfaber , 1965 .\n\u00a9 hsbc group 2018 . the hongkong and shanghai banking corporation limited , bangladesh ( hsbc bangladesh ) . incorporated in hong kong sar with limited liability .\nhongkong and shanghai banking corp . ltd ( the ) : strong financial profile as the bank expands in asia - pacific\nwayfoong : the hongkong and shanghai banking corporation ; a study of east asia ' s transformation , political , financial , and economic , during the last hundred years .\nhongkong and shanghai banking corp . ltd ( the ) : update following downgrade to aa3 , outlook changed to stable\ntags : drug cartels , drug money laundering , hongkong and shanghai banking corp . , hsbc , opium wars\nthe hongkong and shanghai banking corporation limited .\ninternational directory of company histories . . encyclopedia . com . ( july 9 , 2018 ) . urltoken\n# wayfoong : the hongkong and shanghai banking corporation ; a study of east asia ' s transformation , political , financial , and economic , during the last hundred years .\nthis code value means that this is not the primary office but rather a branch : - bank branch of the hongkong and shanghai banking corporation limited , seoul branch .\nhsbc is named after its founding member , the hongkong and shanghai banking corporation limited , which was established in 1865 to finance the growing trade between europe , india and china .\nhsbc group ' s history in singapore dates back to 1877 when its founding member , the hongkong and shanghai banking corporation limited , opened its first branch on the island .\n\u00a9 copyright 2018 . the hongkong and shanghai banking corporation limited , india ( hsbc india ) . incorporated in hong kong sar with limited liability . all rights reserved .\n\u00a9 copyright 2018 . the hongkong and shanghai banking corporation limited , bangladesh ( hsbc bangladesh ) . incorporated in hong kong sar with limited liability . all rights reserved .\nthe hongkong & shanghai banking corp . , ltd . ( hsbc ) | philippine association of national advertisers \u2013 pana website\nthe hongkong and shanghai banking corporation was founded in hong kong in 1865 to finance trade between the china coast , europe and the usa . since then , the hsbc group has expanded through internal growth and acquisition .\nmoody ' s investors service today revised to negative from stable the rating outlook on three hong kong banks \u2013 the hongkong and shanghai banking corporation , hang seng bank , and dah sing bank .\nthe hongkong and shanghai banking corporation limited is the founding member of the hsbc group . established in 1865 to finance the growing trade between asia and europe , it has become the biggest bank incorporated in hong kong .\nthe new headquarters for the hongkong and shanghai banking corporation : the construction . [ a personal folio of photographs by ian lambot ] [ hardcover ] [ jan 01 , 1985 ] ian lambot .\nadd tags for\nwayfoong : the hongkong and shanghai banking corporation ; a study of east asia ' s transformation , political , financial , and economic , during the last hundred years .\n.\nwhen sutherland began the hongkong and shanghai banking corporation , the conflict had been over for five years . the chinese characters in the transliteration of its name are auspicious , and can be understood to mean gathering wealth .\n\u2026 \u2026 and in 2008 hsbc\u2019s boss , vincent cheng , chairman of the hongkong and shanghai banking corporation and of hsbc bank ( china ) , was appointed to the national committee of the 11th chinese people\u2019s political consultative conference .\nhsbc\u2019s knowledge of mainland china and its international operations enable it to provide customers with a wide range of financial and banking services , including retail banking and wealth management , commercial banking , global banking and markets and private banking .\nthe hongkong and shanghai banking corporation ( hsbc ) limited has established a branch in mauritius since 1916 . the local branch was formerly known as\nthe mercantile bank limited\nand it was one of the founding members of the mba .\nestablished in hong kong and shanghai in 1865 , the hongkong and shanghai banking corporation limited is the founding and a principal member of the hsbc group which , with offices in 67 countries and territories is one of the world\u2019s largest banking and financial services organisations . its original chinese nickname , \u201cwayfoong\u201d , translates as \u2018focus of wealth\u2019 or \u2018abundance of remittances\u2019 .\nwayfoong : the hongkong and shanghai banking corporation ; a study of east asia ' s transformation , political , financial , and economic , during the last hundred years . / maurice collis ; london , faber and faber [ 1965 ]\nwayfoong : the hongkong and shanghai banking corporation ; a study of east asia ' s transformation , political , financial , and economic , during the last hundred years . ( book , 1965 ) [ worldcat . org ]\nthe hongkong & shanghai banking group is one of the leading banking and financial services organizations around the world . hongkong shanghai banking corporation ltd was set up in by local merchants to finance and facilitate the growing trade between europe and china after the opium war . the founder was a scotsman named thomas sutherland , who realized the need for local banking facilities both in china and hong kong and thus worked towards establishing the bank . over a period of time the bank established a network of branches and agencies based mainly in china and south east asia and also in the indian sub continent , europe , north america and japan . hongkong shanghai banking corporation ltd was a pioneer of banking in many places , where the branches were set up . hsbc bank in india offers a wide range of services to its clients from corporate and commercial banking with a special focus on personal banking .\n[ thomas ] sutherland understood that the time was right for a commercial bank . in 1865 he and a few others founded the hongkong and shanghai banking corporation . the board \u2026 included the remarkable thomas dent , founder of dent & co .\nhongkong bank malaysia berhad was incorporated on 1 october 1984 . the malaysian branch operations of the hongkong and shanghai banking corporation limited were localised and transferred to hongkong bank malaysia berhad on 1 january 1994 , making it the first foreign - owned financial institution to be localised . the legal name hsbc bank malaysia berhad was adopted on 23 february 1999 .\nmany community projects in hong kong are funded by the hongkong bank foundation , a charitable trust . it was founded in 1981 by the hongkong and shanghai banking corporation limited to co - ordinate its community support programmes in the hong kong special administrative region ( hong kong sar ) .\nthe mercantile bank was bought in 1959 by the hongkong and shanghai banking corporation limited . founded in 1865 to serve the needs of the merchants of the china coast and finance the growing trade between china , europe and the us , hsbc has been an international bank from its earliest days .\nswift code hsbcbnbbxxx also known as bic code is a unique bank identifier of hongkong and shanghai banking corporation limited , the and it ' s used to verify financial transactions such as a bank wire transfers ( international wire transfers ) .\nandrew smith , 2016 .\nthe winds of change and the end of the comprador system in the hongkong and shanghai banking corporation ,\nbusiness history , taylor & francis journals , vol . 58 ( 2 ) , pages 179 - 206 , march .\nbelow is our stock of hong kong paper money / banknotes ( hong kong & shanghai banking corporation ) . click on the pick number for a scan .\nthis notice , which comes into force on the day after the date of its notification in the gazette and expires on 30 june 2013 , exempts the directors of the hongkong and shanghai banking corporation limited ( hsbc ) from various provisions of the financial reporting act 1993 ( the act ) .\nin bangladesh , the hsbc group ' s history dates back to 1996 when the hongkong and shanghai banking corporation ( hsbc ) ltd opened its first branch . today , the hsbc group offers a comprehensive range of financial services in bangladesh including commercial banking , consumer banking , payments and cash management , trade services , treasury , and custody & clearing .\nmoney hong kong 10 dollars 1982 hk & shanghai banking corp . pmg unc pick # 182j\nthe hongkong and shanghai banking corporation has agreed to buy 14 . 9 percent of midland bank p . l . c . , britain ' s fourth - largest bank , for nearly $ 680 million , the two banks announced today .\nswift code hsbcphmmxxx also known as bic code is a unique bank identifier of the hongkong and shanghai banking corporation ltd - philippine branch and it ' s used to verify financial transactions such as a bank wire transfers ( international wire transfers ) .\nswift code hsbckrsexxx also known as bic code is a unique bank identifier of the hongkong and shanghai banking corporation limited , seoul branch and it ' s used to verify financial transactions such as a bank wire transfers ( international wire transfers ) .\nswift code hsbckrsecls also known as bic code is a unique bank identifier of the hongkong and shanghai banking corporation limited , seoul branch and it ' s used to verify financial transactions such as a bank wire transfers ( international wire transfers ) .\nfor hongkong and shanghai bank , the move gives it a much higher profile in europe , a longtime goal . previous merger moves foiled\nhsbc bank ( china ) company limited started operations on 2 april 2007 as a locally incorporated foreign bank . it is owned by the hongkong and shanghai banking corporation limited , the founding member of the hsbc group , which was established in hong kong and shanghai in 1865 . hsbc china incorporated the previous mainland offices of its parent .\nmoney hong kong 5 dollars 1973 - 75 hk & shanghai banking corp . unc pick # 181f\nthe hongkong and shanghai banking corporation limited is the founding member of the hsbc group , which serves around 54 million customers through four global businesses : retail banking and wealth management , commercial banking , global banking and markets , and global private banking . the group serves customers worldwide from over 6 , 300 offices in 75 countries and territories in europe , hong kong , rest of asia - pacific , north and latin america , and the middle east and north africa . with assets of us $ 2 , 671bn at 31 december 2013 , the hsbc group is one of the world\u2019s largest banking and financial services organisations .\nglobal banking and markets : global banking and markets business provides financial products and services for corporate and institutional clients . this includes transaction banking , treasury services , investment banking , advisory , capital markets , foreign exchange , fixed income and derivatives .\nthe hongkong and shanghai banking corporation limited is the founding and a principal member of the hsbc group which , with some 6 , 900 offices in 80 countries and territories in europe , the asia - pacific region , north and latin america , and the middle east and north africa . with assets of us $ 2 , 721bn at 30 september 2012 , the hsbc group is one of the world\u2019s largest banking and financial services organizations .\nstatus . the hongkong & shanghai banking corporation , the standard chartered bank and citibank , all of which already operate in hong kong , have filed their applications to become qdii . it is expected that this development will open up yet another business opportunity for hong kong\u2019s banks\nin addition , two hongkong and shanghai bank executives - william purves , the chairman , and kenneth barker , the london - based executive director - will join the midland board , while sir kit mcmahon , midland ' s chairman , will be on the board of hongkong and shanghai bank . ' first stage of a merger '\nhongkong shanghai banking corporation ltd , also known as hsbc bank , is a fully owned subsidiary of the hsbc group . the business of the bank ranges from private banking , personal finance , and commercial banking to corporate and investment banking . the hsbc group has more than 9000 offices in about 86 countries ranging from asia - pacific region , europe , the americas , africa and the middle east . the bank provides a comprehensive range of services from private banking , commercial banking , personal financial services , corporate , investment banking and markets . set up in hong kong in the year 1865 , the bank works towards fulfilling its obligations towards customers , shareholders and employees efficiently .\nhsbc\u2018s presence in taiwan dates back to 1885 when the hongkong and shanghai banking corporation limited appointed an agent in tamsui . a full - service branch was established in taipei in 1984 and the business has expanded through a combination of acquisition and organic growth to become one of the leading financial services groups in taiwan .\nsmaller banks decided to offer deposit rates higher than those offered by the hongkong & shanghai banking corporation in order to bid for deposits . for example , a local chinese bank , wing lung bank , offered the deposit rates as shown in table 6 below .\nthe hsbc group is one of the largest banking and financial service organisations in the world .\nhsbc ' s presence in malaysia dates back to 1884 when the hongkong and shanghai banking corporation limited established its first office in the country , on the island of penang , with permission to issue currency notes . in 1959 it bought the mercantile bank , which started operations in malaysia in 1860 .\nhsbc is one of the world\u2019s largest banking and financial services organisations . we serve around 38 million customers through four global businesses : retail banking and wealth management , commercial banking , global banking and markets , and global private banking . our network covers 67 countries and territories in europe , asia , the middle east and africa , north america and latin america .\n\u6771\u65b9\u5370\u8c61 : \u9322\u7d0d\u5229\u7e6a\u756b\u5c55 / \u200b [ \u5eb7\u6a02\u53ca\u6587\u5316\u4e8b\u52d9\u7f72\u8207\u9999\u6e2f\u4e0a\u6d77\u532f\u8c50\u9280\u884c\u6709\u9650\u516c\u53f8\u5408\u8fa6 ; \u9999\u6e2f\u6b77\u53f2\u535a\u7269\u9928\u8207\u9999\u6e2f\u85dd\u8853\u9928\u806f\u5408\u7c4c\u5283 ] = \u200b impressions of the east : the art of george chinnery / \u200b [ jointly presented by leisure and cultural department , the hongkong and shanghai banking corporation limited ; jointly organized by hong kong museum of history , hong kong museum of art ] .\non this page you will find detailed information on bic code hsbcbnbb for hongkong and shanghai banking corporation limited , the . this swift code follows the same general structure as mentioned in the next section . for a detailed breakdown analysis of bic code hsbcbnbbxxx , scroll towards the bottom of the page for specific details .\non this page you will find detailed information on bic code hsbcphmm for the hongkong and shanghai banking corporation ltd - philippine branch . this swift code follows the same general structure as mentioned in the next section . for a detailed breakdown analysis of bic code hsbcphmmxxx , scroll towards the bottom of the page for specific details .\non this page you will find detailed information on bic code hsbckrse for the hongkong and shanghai banking corporation limited , seoul branch . this swift code follows the same general structure as mentioned in the next section . for a detailed breakdown analysis of bic code hsbckrsexxx , scroll towards the bottom of the page for specific details .\non this page you will find detailed information on bic code hsbckrsecls for the hongkong and shanghai banking corporation limited , seoul branch . this swift code follows the same general structure as mentioned in the next section . for a detailed breakdown analysis of bic code hsbckrsecls , scroll towards the bottom of the page for specific details .\ni thought you might be interested in this item at urltoken title : wayfoong : the hongkong and shanghai banking corporation ; a study of east asia ' s transformation , political , financial , and economic , during the last hundred years . author : maurice collis publisher : london , faber and faber [ 1965 ] oclc : 2865302\nanother way the foreign banks , including hong kong\u2019s banks , can increase their presence in the china market is to acquire associates by investing in the mainland banks . as an example , the hongkong & shanghai banking corporation has invested in the bank of shanghai and now holds 8 % of its shares . this action is beneficial to both the foreign bank and its associate . the foreign bank can entrust its associate with the renminbi business . at the same time the mainland bank can learn from its associate modern banking business . as another example , bnp of france and the china industrial and commercial bank have jointly set up the shanghai paris national bank\nfind out about the work that hsbc and its employees do in the community , including information about the hongkong bank foundation .\nhsbc bank malaysia offers personal financial services , commercial banking , global banking and markets , takaful ( islamic insurance ) and islamic financial solutions .\nthe current series of hong kong dollar banknotes have been issued by the hongkong and shanghai banking corporation ( hsbc ) since 2003 . they can be recognised by the optically variable green / gold ink . we exchange these modern hong kong dollar notes free of charge . we also give cash for withdrawn hsbc hong kong dollar banknotes .\nswift code contains eight ( 8 ) to eleven ( 11 ) characters . primary office swift codes contains eight ( 8 ) characters . branch office swift codes contains eleven ( 11 ) characters . the above list is the currently available data of swift / bic codes of the hongkong and shanghai banking corporation limited in south korea .\nin singapore , the hongkong and shanghai banking corporation limited first opened its doors in december 1877 . today , hsbc ' s flagship office remains at the original collyer quay site where its first branch was opened . one of the earliest banks to establish in singapore , hsbc is today a prominent player in singapore ' s banking sector and offers a broad range of banking and financial services tailored to meet a wide spectrum of needs , from those of multi - national corporations to local businesses and individual singaporeans .\nis a bank operating nationwide and providing banking , insurance , financial and property management services .\nwe are very interested in buying any and all bank notes from the hong kong and shanghai banking corporation . you will likely be very pleased with how much money we can pay . send us an email with pictures of the front and back of your money and we will respond quickly with our offer .\nfor a detailed description of the structure of the three - tier banking system , see jao y . c . , \u201cmonetary system and banking structure , \u201d in\nhsbc group has a long and diverse history in indonesia . hsbc opened its first branch in the country in jakarta in 1884 under the name of the hongkong and shanghai banking corporation limited , indonesia branch ( \u201chsbc foreign bank branch in indonesia\u201d ) . hsbc initially helped finance and facilitate the indonesian sugar trade . hsbc then started expanding operations , by establishing a second office in the city of surabaya in 1896 . over the subsequent years and decades hsbc has continued to grow and strengthen its presence in the growing and dynamic indonesian economy .\nhongkong and shanghai bank and midland bank plan to jointly integrate and rationalize their international businesses . without going into details , the two banks said they had agreed ' ' on the principle of transferring certain overseas assets and operations between the two banks ' ' to make the most of their complementary strengths .\nthe hong kong and shanghai banking corporation originally opened in 1865 . it printed bank notes under the name of the hong kong & shanghai banking company ( not corporation ) in 1865 . we do have one 1865 bank note in our guide below . everything else was printed under the corporation name after 1866 . this was one of only two banks printing money for use in hong kong between about 1895 and 1911 . lots of bank notes were issued during its lifetime . despite some high printing numbers , many bank notes from the hong kong & shanghai banking corporation can be quite scarce . our guide below has pictures for most bank notes . you can contact us directly if you would like a free appraisal or offer . we are buying hong kong bank notes \u2013 please offer . in the meantime , we would encourage you to use our guide to learn more about what makes some paper money rare and what makes some other currency common .\nthe hongkong and shanghai banking corporation limited , sri lanka provides banking and financial services in sri lanka . the company offers savings accounts , time deposit accounts , and children ' s savings accounts ; and car , motorbike , home improvement , travel , wedding , education , and professional loans ; and preferential rates and fee waivers . it also provides day to day money management services , which comprise atm cards , hsbc easypay , hsbc visa debit card , deposits at post offices , utility bill payments , and safety deposit lockers ; money transfers , including traveller ' s cheques , telegraphic transfers , demand drafts , standing instructions , inter bank payment system , and real time gross settlement services ; and advances , which comprise smart money and personal revolving credit solutions . in addition , the company offers overseas account opening services ; wealth management products and structured deposits ; and family financial planning services . further , it provides phone banking , internet banking , electronic banking , cheque outsourcing , automated , diplomat , foreign exchange , and receivables management system services ; trade services ; treasury bills , treasury bonds , repurchase agreements , and derivatives ; global payments and cash management services ; and business accounts . the company serves general businesses , exporters , importers / manufacturers , international transporters , hoteliers , and business service providers . the hongkong and shanghai banking corporation limited was formerly known as hsbc . the company was founded in 1892 and is based in colombo , sri lanka . it has branches in fort , union place , colpetty , bambalapitiya , echelon square , kandy , kohuwala , moratuwa , navam mawatha , negombo , nugegoda , pelawatte , wattala , galle , and wellawatte , sri lanka . the hongkong and shanghai banking corporation limited ( sri lanka ) operates as a subsidiary of hsbc holdings plc .\nmoody ' s investors service today revised to negative from stable the rating outlook on three hong kong banks \u2013 the hongkong and shanghai banking corporation , hang seng bank , and dah sing bank . the rating action reflects expectations of a more challenging operating environment for banks in hong kong , moody\u2019s noted . in addition , moody ' s has downgraded bank of east asia ' s long - term and short - t . . .\ndong fang yin xiang : qiannali hui hua zhan / [ kang le ji wen hua shi wu shu yu xianggang shanghai hui feng yin hang you xian gong si he ban ; xianggang li shi bo wu guan yu xianggang yi shu guan lian he chou hua ] = impressions of the east : the art of george chinnery / [ jointly presented by leisure and cultural department , the hongkong and shanghai banking corporation limited ; jointly organized by hong kong museum of history , hong kong museum of art ] .\npmg unc pick # 181f hong kong , hk & shanghai banking corp . s / n 227182fx - wmk : warrior ' s head & 5 .\nthis time , hongkong and shanghai bank sidestepped the issue of bank of england approval by purchasing a stake of just under 15 percent . at the 15 percent threshold , the british central bank is required by law to render a judgment as to the suitability of the purchaser .\ns high profile has led the hongkongbank to improve banking services in the territory . in addition to its traditional banking operations , the bank has emphasized growth in international capital markets , centered in london and\ndong fang yin xiang : qiannali hui hua zhan / \u200b [ kang le ji wen hua shi wu shu yu xianggang shanghai hui feng yin hang you xian gong si he ban ; xianggang li shi bo wu guan yu xianggang yi shu guan lian he chou hua ] = \u200b impressions of the east : the art of george chinnery / \u200b [ jointly presented by leisure and cultural department , the hongkong and shanghai banking corporation limited ; jointly organized by hong kong museum of history , hong kong museum of art ] .\nit ' s our internet banking service that makes managing your finances a pleasure , letting you fulfil most of your banking needs online .\nfor hong kong . the bank maintained offices in shanghai , beijing , tianjin , and shantou until 1955 , when all but the shanghai branch were closed . the chinese , it seemed , preferred to do all their business through hong kong .\nthe hsbc group in singapore has 11 branches incorporating 9 hsbc premier centres and offers a comprehensive range of financial services from commercial banking , investment and private banking , insurance , forfaiting and trustee services , and securities and capital markets services to personal financial services like loans and unsecured credit .\ndong fang yin xiang : qiannali hui hua zhan / [ kang le ji wen hua shi wu shu yu xianggang shanghai hui feng yin hang you xian gong si he ban ; xianggang li shi bo wu guan yu xianggang yi shu guan lian he chou hua ] = impressions of the east : the art of george chinnery / [ jointly presented by leisure and cultural department , the hongkong and shanghai banking corporation limited ; jointly organized by hong kong museum of history , hong kong museum of art ] . - version details - trove\nhsbc bank malaysia introduced the nation ' s first automated teller machine ( atm ) , and launched electronic touch banking and hexagon - the group ' s global pc - based banking financial services platform - in the early 1980s .\nthe hongkong shanghai banking corporation ltd is a known player in banking circles for its conservative and risk reluctant approach in undertaking its business operations . as per the forbes magazine in 2008 , hsbc was the fourth largest bank in the world in regards to assets amounting to $ 2 , 348 . 98 billion , the second largest in regards to sales amounting to $ 146 . 50 billion and the largest in terms of market value amounting to $ 180 . 81 billion . hsbc was also found to be the most profitable bank in the world in the year 2007 amounting to $ 19 . 13 billion total income .\ncommercial banking : commercial banking ( cmb ) provides services to business and corporate clients . our services include business accounts , global liquidity and cash management solutions , trade services , and a range of borrowing solutions .\nchina , central bank of china , shanghai - 100 yuan , 1928 . pmg 66epq .\nthe number of hong kong dollars in circulation , 80 % of which were printed by the hongkong and shanghai bank , increased from hk $ 50 million in 1927 to hk $ 200 million in 1940 . in effect , the bank backed hk $ 160 million of the colony\nconceived during a sensitive period in the former colony ' s history , the brief for the hongkong and shanghai bank headquarters was a statement of confidence : to create ' the best bank building in the world ' . through a process of questioning and challenging \u2212 including the involvement of a feng shui geomancer \u2212 the project addressed the nature of banking in hong kong and how it should be expressed in built form . in doing so it virtually reinvented the office tower .\nthe hongkong and shanghai banking company opened for business in hong kong on march 3 , 1865 , in shanghai april 3 , and in london some months later . members of the cooperative included american , german , scandinavian , and parsee indian merchant houses , as well as representatives from the bombay - based david sassoon & company and hong kong - based dent & company . the largest companies in hong kong , jardine matheson and the american firm russell & company , were not represented . the highly favorable response to the bank by foreign interests and compradores ( chinese business agents ) , however , led both to reconsider and join .\nhong kong , publisher ian lambot , 1986 . condition : sehr gut - gebraucht . pappbilderbuch sehr guter zustand , ohne namenseintrag gewicht \u00fcber 1 kg , versand ins ausland nur auf anfrage . mit widmung zustand : 2 , sehr gut - gebraucht , pappbilderbuch hong kong , publisher ian lambot , , 1986 , the new headquarters for the hongkong and shanghai banking corporation . a personal folio of photographs by ian lambot , lambot , ian .\nhsbc\u2019s investment in the china head office symbolises the bank\u2019s long - term commitment to china and its confidence in shanghai as a future international financial centre .\nchina\u2019s accession also has great implications for hong kong\u2019s banking sector . according to the framework of the wto agreement , the entry requirement for the banking sector is much broader and the reforms more profound . these not only provide overseas banks with tremendous opportunities , but should also galvanise china\u2019s banking sector into operating in line with the international standards .\nthe following are the cities , where the hongkong and shanghai banking corporation limited has branch / branches in south korea . select an individual city link to view list of bank branch / branches . if you have any problem to locate the branch , please use search box . some bank name / branch name / city names may be misspelled , and may arise difficulty to find from this list . so , there is a all countries list on menu . some banks name may start with the word ' the ' . view carefully and find your branch .\nthe agreement between the two banks stipulates that hongkong and shanghai bank cannot increase its stake in midland or dispose of its shareholding for three years without midland ' s consent . still , the move is widely seen as a prelude to a full - fledged acquisition and as part of the consolidation of international banking , with sizable but second - tier banks like midland being forced to seek partners .\nthe inspiration behind the founding of the bank was thomas sutherland , a scot who was then working for the peninsular and oriental steam navigation company . he realised that there was considerable demand for local banking facilities in hong kong and on the china coast , and he helped to establish the bank which opened in hong kong in march 1865 and in shanghai a month later .\nhsbc opened its first branch in bangladesh in 1996 . it offers a range of financial services in bangladesh including commercial banking , consumer banking , global liquidity and cash management , trade services , treasury , and custody and clearing .\nthe bank expanded in several ways during 1980 . in china , the shanghai branch was expanded and a representative office was established in beijing . in addition , the bbme relocated from london to hong kong , and the bank gained control of concord international , a leasing and finance group , and anthony gibbs , a british merchant bank . the following year , a canadian subsidiary , the hongkong bank of canada , was established in vancouver . in 1986 the hongkong bank of canada acquired the business of the bank of british columbia , bringing the number of branches across canada to 61 .\nthe conflicts of the 1930s and 1940s affected the lives of hsbc employees around the world .\nhsbc private bank ( formerly hsbc republic ) was established on 31 december 1999 , when hsbc acquired republic new york corporation and safra republic holdings , parent companies of republic national bank of new york . founded in 1966 and built on a banking tradition established during the ottoman empire , republic national bank of new york specialised in private banking .\nhsbc offers banking and investment services to large corporates , financial institutions and government bodies in portugal from our head office in spain .\nhsbc\u2019s origins in india date back to 1853 when the mercantile bank of india was established in mumbai . the bank has grown steadily and now offers products and services to corporate and commercial banking clients and retail customers .\nhongkong and shanghai banking corporation ( hsbc ) limited in bangladesh has joined hands with blind education and rehabilitation development organisation ( berdo ) to provide scholarships to a number of visually impaired students , says a press release . berdo has been operating in the country since 1991 to raise awareness about the challenges faced by blind and disabled people . it provides them with access to education , medicare and training with a view to helping them attain greater social and economic freedom . in support of berdo ' s activities , hsbc has donated funds for scholarships for 21 visually impaired students .\nchina , central bank of china , shanghai - 100 yuan , 1928 . pmg 66epq . rare .\nhsbc china\u2019s head office is located in pudong\u2019s lujiazui area , the heart of shanghai\u2019s financial district , and was officially opened on 9 june 2010 .\nhsbc is one of the world\u2019s largest banking and financial services organizations covering over 71 countries and territories in europe , the asia - pacific region , the middle east , africa , north america and latin america .\nan important resource for the dynamic banking and financial industry , providing a definitive list of banks , financial institutions in singapore .\nhsbc retail business banking . dapatkan pinjaman usaha hingga rp 10 miliar . lebih lanjut\nbanking business on the mainland targeted at resident individuals . another combination may be foreign currency equity business in the mainland targeted at non - residents . such are the many banking business opportunities for hong kong banks in china\nused by leading financial institutions across north america , western europe , apac and the mid east , bankerbay is the fastest growing investment banking network on the globe .\nthere is no central bank in hong kong . the hong kong monetary authority ( hkma ) , set up in 1995 , performs most of the functions of a central bank , except for the issue of banknotes , which function is entrusted to three commercial banks , namely , the hongkong & shanghai banking corporation ( a british bank ) , the standard chartered bank ( a british bank ) and the bank of china . the hkma is the authority for the regulation of the banking industry . it is also a lender of last resort to the commercial banks . one major function of the hkma is to operate the linked rate system , which hong kong adopted in october 1983 , and under which the hk dollar is linked to the us dollar at the rate of us $ 1 : hk $ 7 . 8 . the linked rate system is considered to be the corner stone of hong kong\u2019s economic and financial stability and the government is determined to maintain it\nhsbc ' s presence in taiwan dates back to 1885 when the hongkong and shanghai banking corporation limited appointed an agent . a full - service branch was established in taipei in 1984 . in 2007 , hsbc acquired one of taiwan\u2019s leading factoring companies , chailease credit services , and opened a new life insurance company . in march 2008 , hsbc acquired the business and operations of the chinese bank in taiwan . in 2009 , hsbc obtained approval to set up a local subsidiary in taiwan - hsbc bank ( taiwan ) limited , and began operating through the locally incorporated entity in may 2010 with headquarters in taipei .\nhongkong and shanghai bank ' s previous attempts have been frustrated . in 1982 , for example , it tried to buy the royal bank of scotland , despite the disapproval of the bank of england , which has traditionally taken a dim view of foreigners acquiring british commercial banks . that bid was eventually foiled by the british government .\nhaving endured virtually every kind of crisis in the most volatile environments , the hongkong and shanghai bank has emerged older , wiser , and stronger . its excellent relationship with the chinese government surely places it in a preferred position to lead future investment in chinese ventures , as well as to play a major role in hong kong after 1997 .\nas to the effect of china ' s accession on hong kong\u2019s banking business , joseph yam , the chief executive of the hkma , highlighted the \u201cthe creation effect\u201d and \u201cthe diversion effect\u201d . the creation effect of wto entry will result in a surge in banking business on the mainland . there are two main elements in this process . the first is a greater demand for banking services , resulting from the growth induced by the effects of wto accession . the second is the financial deepening stimulated by more rapid financial liberalisation , greater banking competition , and product innovation induced by the terms of wto accession . these processes have positive implications for domestic banks incorporated in the mainland and for foreign banks , including hong kong banks\nlso known as the hong kong and shanghai banking corporation , hsbc has always been associated with drugs . founded in 1865 , hsbc became the major commercial bank in colonial china after the conclusion of the second opium war . if you\u2019re rusty in your history of britain\u2019s various wars of imperial rape , the second opium war was the one where britain and other european powers basically slaughtered lots of chinese people until they agreed to legalize the dope trade ( much like they had done in the first opium war , which ended in 1842 ) .\nthere was no sudden shock for the banking system upon the complete deregulation of the ira . deregulation had in fact started long before july 3rd 2001 , the banks and the public were well prepared for the event . however the event represented an important milestone in the development of banking in hong kong . competition would certainly become keener among the banks thereafter . but with it would come enhanced efficiency and benefits for depositors and borrowers .\nretail banking and wealth management : the bank offers a wide range of services and products to resident as well as non - resident indian customers based in various countries across the globe .\nalthough the ira contributed to banking stability by maintaining orderly banking operations within the banking system , it was increasingly felt that the cartel - type arrangement seriously handicapped competition . inefficient banks and efficient banks operated under the same interest rate rules . efficient banks were not allowed to offer higher deposit rates to bid for deposits , nor could they offer loans at rates lower than the prime rate .\nas a whole , deregulation of the irr was an unavoidable development . the view of the hkma is that deregulation is the right way to go . while the irr did serve a useful stabilising function in the past , they became increasingly outdated in a mature banking system like hong kong\u2019s . they imposed a rigidity and inefficiencies in the setting of deposit rates and lending rates and inhibited the development of new banking products"]}
{"id": 54830, "summary": [{"text": "valeo is a multinational automotive supplier based in france , providing a wide range of products to auto manufacturers and after-markets .", "topic": 8}, {"text": "it is a member of the cac 40 share index . ", "topic": 29}], "title": "valeo", "paragraphs": ["valeo starts to produce alternators and starters in valeo electrical systems in san luis potos\u00ed .\nvaleo acquired itt automotive : the plant in ciudad ju\u00e1rez becomes valeo wiper systems and the plant in r\u00edo bravo valeo switches and detection systems .\nvaleo climate control and valeo electrical systems begin operations in san luis potosi , in december 1994 .\nprincipal subsidiaries : valeo gmbh ( germany ) ; itt automotive inc . ( u . s . ) ; valeo electronique et syst\u00e8mes de liaison ; valeo espana s . a . ( spain ) ; valeo thermique habitacle ; valeo sistemi s . p . a . 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( spain ) ; valeo vision belgique ( belgium ) ; fiamm technologies ( u . s . ) ; valeo group ( china ) ; zexel valeo compressor usa inc .\nin 2005 valeo established its operations in egypt . since then , valeo egypt evolved to be the largest software r & d center for valeo worldwide .\ncopyright 2015 - valeo asbestos & safety acts as a trustee for valeo trust abn 66 294 806 582 .\ncel ( connaught electronics ltd . was founded in 1982 . in 2007 valeo took over and from here valeo vision was formed .\ninauguration of the valeo wiper systems production site in san luis potos\u00ed . valeo sylvania ( lighting systems ) started operations in quer\u00e9taro .\ncel ( connaught electronics ltd ) was founded in 1982 . in 2007 valeo purchased the business and from here valeo vision was formed .\nthe valeo innovation challenge is part of valeo\u2019s innovation strategy , supported by the company\u2019s annual research and development budget of over \u20ac1 billion . innovation drives faster growth at valeo , a technological partner to all automakers worldwide .\nin 2014 , valeo returned to the cac 40 , euronext paris\u2019s benchmark index .\nthe compressor activity started in july inside the valeo wiper systems san luis potosi plant .\nvaleo , the braking systems specialist since 1923 extends the valeo optipack\u2122 and valeo premiumpack\u2122 braking pads ranges for commercial vehicles which are designed to suit each customer needs and ease workshops day to day servicing operations . in accordance with the \u201cwe care 4 you - trust the specialist\u201d strategy , valeo commits to deliver to the aftermarket taylor made solutions for each customer .\nprincipal divisions : electrical & electronic systems ; transmissions ; thermal systems activity ; valeo service .\nvaleo comfort and drive assistance site in rio bravo ships its 2 millionth radar sensor in april .\nvaleo engine cooling site in san luis potosi receives volkswagen awards for excellence in development and entrepreneurial achievement .\nsubscribe to valeo service newsletter to receive exclusive offers and the latest news on your products and services .\nif you are interested in working for valeo or finding out more about us visit our contact page .\nvaleo ranks among the world ' s leaders in automotive suppliers . valeo is an independent industrial company entirely dedicated to the design , manufacture and sale of components , integrated systems and modules for cars and trucks .\nglobal automotive radar market business strategies : autoliv inc , valeo s . a . , technologies ag , denso corporation\nthe overall goal of valeo vision systems is to be the world wide leader for vision systems within the automotive industry .\nvaleo aims to be top 5 global supplier ,\nward ' s auto world , may 1 , 2004 .\nvaleo is an automotive supplier , partner to automakers worldwide . as a technology company , valeo develops innovative products and systems that contribute to the reduction of co2 emissions and to the development of intuitive driving . valeo group has 136 production sites , 16 research centres , 34 development centres , 15 distribution platforms , employs 81 , 800 people across 29 countries worldwide .\nvaleo is structured around four well - balanced , coherent business groups that offer innovative solutions to meet the major changes taking place in its markets aimed at reducing co2 emissions and developing intuitive driving . valeo enjoys leading positions in its main markets .\nvaleo is one of the world\u2019s leading automotive suppliers of components and integrated systems for both the original equipment and aftermarket sectors .\nvaleo\u2019s four business groups and its aftermarket activity provide innovative global solutions to customers , particularly to help them reduce co2 emissions .\nvaleo sa\u2019s ( epa : fr ) earnings dropped - 4 . 22 % , how did it fare against the industry ?\nat valeo vision systems , we develop systems to improve safety and driving comfort by offering easy access and enhanced visibility around the vehicle , while creating an ergonomic , intuitive relationship with one ' s environment . valeo vision systems are at the forefront of innovative technologies .\nvaleo is recognized for its innovative technologies , particularly those that reduce co\u2082 emissions , and is striving to make them accessible to as many people as possible . in 2011 valeo acquired the japanese automotive supplier niles , becoming the world leader on the interior controls market .\nduring the 1990s , operational excellence became a top priority and valeo introduced its \u201c5 axes\u201d system to attain customer satisfaction through total quality .\nmallet , victor ,\nloss caps grim year for valeo ,\nfinancial times , february 4 , 2002 , p . 28 .\nparis , may 23 , 2018 \u2013 valeo\u2019s annual shareholders\u2019 meeting was held today under the chairmanship of jacques aschenbroich , chairman and . . .\nin 1980 , valeo opened its first site in the united states , producing heating systems , followed in 1982 by a site in mexico .\ninternational development continued . valeo moved into china ( 1994 ) , poland , the czech republic ( 1995 ) and india ( 1997 ) .\narmstrong , julie cantwell ,\nvaleo braces for another tough year ,\nautomotive news , may 26 , 2003 , p . 28 .\nsherefkin , robert ,\nvaleo ' s growth hits a pothole ,\nautomotive news , october 2 , 2000 , p . 3 .\nwhitbread , colin ,\nvaleo trims some suppliers , coddles others ,\nautomotive news , july 29 , 2002 , p . 22d .\nparis , june 11 , 2018 \u2013 valeo announced the placement of 600 million euros\u2019 worth of new bonds with maturity in june 18 , 2025 .\nbeijing , april 25 , 2018 \u2013 valeo is taking advantage of the 2018 beijing international automotive exhibition to unveil its latest technologies for . . .\nde saint - seine , sylviane ,\nnavarri out as valeo restructures ,\nautomotive news , march 26 , 2001 , p . 8 .\nvaleo acquires blackstone , an american firm specializing in engine cooling with facilities in the united states , mexico and canada and european subsidiaries in sweden , italy and spain . the blackstone name was official changed to valeo engine cooling on oct . 1 , 1990 . queretaro vfm production site inauguration .\nvaleo service develops its starters and alternators ranges by the opening of 92 additional remanufactured parts and 100 additional new parts covering more than 30 million cars across europe * making one vehicle out of three vehicle in the world equipped in o . e . with a valeo starter & alternator product .\nspecular show sydney ! happy new year 2016 from all of us at valeo . hope you have much joy and success in the coming year .\narmstrong , julie ,\nvaleo plans major shift to low - cost countries ,\nautomotive news , march 15 , 2004 , p . 16 .\nwilson , amy ,\nvaleo wants to double n . a . business ,\nautomotive news , october 28 , 2002 , p . 41 .\nparis , may 31 , 2018 \u2013 valeo has requested the assistance of an investment services provider in order to achieve certain objectives of its share . . .\nparis , may 2 , 2018 \u2013 valeo announces the launch of a share subscription offering reserved for employees . around 95 000 group employees are . . .\nsherefkin , robert ,\nvaleo to slash 5 , 000 jobs in sluggish market ,\nfinancial times , january 12 , 2002 , p . 8 .\nulrich , lawrence ,\ntwo u . s . units of paris auto supplier valeo file for bankruptcy ,\ndetroit news , december 15 , 2001 .\nvaleo wiper systems plant in san luis potosi receives the 2002 business week / architectural record award . it is one of eleven international winners of this award , which recognizes the achievement of business goals through architectural design . out of the 164 entries submitted , valeo\u2019s plant was the only industrial project to be honored .\nestablished in 2007 , valeo service china has established five distribution warehouses with more than 4 , 000 spare parts launched in china by the end of 2014 .\nde benedetti was only temporarily thwarted , however . in june 1986 , he purchased an inactive french holding company , airflam . renamed cerus , the shell company received de benedetti ' s 19 percent of valeo , giving de benedetti a controlling stake in the auto equipment maker after all . in fact , valeo ' s years under cerus proved a period of strong growth , if only because of the appointment of noel goutard to replace andr\u00e9 buisson as valeo ' s ceo .\n\u201cmy dream is to transform valeo into a very big start - up . and we have to bring our people on board in this transformation . \u201d jacques aschenbroich\nthe strategy implemented since 2009 , has paid off . valeo\u2019s sales growth has outpaced that of global automotive production , and other intake has attained record levels , with more than one - third involving innovation . in light with this accomplishment , in 2015 valeo was named in the thomson reuters list of \u201ctop global innovator 2015\u201d .\n- - - - - - ,\nvaleo ' s goutard retires ( again ) ,\nautomotive news , february 24 , 2003 , p . 3 .\nparis / tokyo , april 12th 2018 \u2013 ntt docomo , japan\u2019s leading mobile operator , and valeo , automotive supplier , pioneer and leader in autonomous and . . .\nvaleo service supplies original equipment spares to automakers and replacement parts to the independent aftermarket . it offers a wide range of products and services for all aftermarket activities worldwide .\nlead and manage the plant supply chain cim team : - deploy all valeo supply chain standards , guidelines , working methods , methodologies and tools in . . . . .\nat the start of the 2000s , valeo launched its programs to present innovations to its customers . the group became a world leader in parking assistance systems using ultrasonic sensors .\nin 2005 , valeo acquired the engine electronics division of johnson controls , allowing the group to strengthen its powertrain efficiency operations for cleaner , more efficient and more economical vehicles .\nvaleo transmissions site in quer\u00e9taro installs hybrid furnaces that use both electricity and natural gas in order to reduce its dependency on these energy sources and to cut greenhouse gas emissions .\nparis , june 18 , 2018 \u2013 valeo has just announced the nine teams that will be moving on to the final round of its fifth annual global competition , . . .\ndriving assistance systems \u2013 valeo offers one of the largest range of smart sensors and features that improve vehicle safety and comfort such as automated parking systems and enhanced automated driving systems .\nin 1987 , valeo completely refocused on its core activity and began disposing of non - automotive and non - strategic businesses . the group acquired neiman , launching its security systems activity .\nthe specific charges against her relate to the case of workers employed at the fereo - valeo auto - components factory in normandy . asbestos was once widely used for car brake pads .\nthe specific charges against her related to the case of workers employed at the fereo - valeo auto - components factory in normandy . asbestos was once widely used for car brake pads .\nparis , may 22 , 2018 \u2013 for the third year running , valeo is taking part in the viva technology conference , from may 24 to 26 , at paris expo , france .\nin 2004 , the group opened its first r & d center in china ( wuhan ) dedicated to lighting . valeo was the first to launch stop - start technology on the market .\nvaleo continued to invest heavily in research and development and , especially , capital expenditures . new valeo plants started up operations in france , spain , the united states , canada , mexico , china , argentina , and brazil . the company also moved into the former soviet bloc , bringing production facilities to the czech republic and poland . valeo ' s global development strategy and its specialized focus would seem a model for a new industrial age . in addition , the company could begin eyeing its next milestone , that of becoming a ffr 40 billion company by the year 2000 .\nvaleo is an automotive supplier and partner to automakers worldwide . as a technology company , we design innovative solutions for smart mobility , with a particular focus on intuitive driving and reducing co 2 emissions .\nvaleo vision systems , an automotive parking and manoeuvring system supplier , is expanding its operation in galway with 140 new r & d and operations jobs to be created by the end of 2015 . read more\non monday , valeo sa ( fr : par ) closed at 48 . 80 , 7 . 28 % above its 52 - week low of 45 . 49 , set on jul 04 , 2018 .\nin 1998 , the group acquired the electrical systems business of itt industries , as well as the automotive activities of labinal . these acquisitions to enabled valeo to become a global player in electrical and electronic systems .\nglobal automotive interior ambient lighting market opportunities 2018 : draxlmaier group , schott ag , magneti marelli s . p . a , koninklijke philips n . v . , valeo s . a . , zizala lichtsysteme gmbh\nfrench auto parts maker valeo said revenue growth slowed to 3 percent in the first quarter , held back by a strong euro and a contraction in chinese and u . s . car production .\norganic revenue growth will accelerate sharply over the rest of the year ,\nsaid chief executive jacques aschenbroich , citing the company ' s order intake . valeo is well positioned for an industry push into electrified and autonomous vehicles .\nimprovement in profitability and outperformance against the industry can be important characteristics in a stock for some investors . below , i will assess valeo sa\u2019s ( enxtpa : fr ) track record on a highread more . . .\nvaleo sa is an automotive supplier . the company is a technology company , which is focused on the design , production and sale of components , integrated systems , modules and services for the automotive sector . its segments incl\nin order to unite its brands and people , the company united under the name valeo ( \u201ci am well\u201d in latin ) , the name of its italian subsidiary , at its annual shareholders\u2019 meeting on may 28 , 1980 .\nfrench auto parts maker valeo ( vlof . pa ) said revenue growth slowed to 3 percent in the first quarter , held back by a strong euro and a contraction in chinese and u . s . car production .\norganic revenue growth will accelerate sharply over the rest of the year ,\nsaid chief executive jacques aschenbroich , citing the company ' s order intake . valeo is well positioned for an industry push into electrified and autonomous vehicles .\nspark plugs market 2018 - 2022 ongoing trend | growing at remarkable cagr of 5 . 5 % with mogul , borgwarner , denso , robert bosch gmbh , general motors , delphi automotive , valeo , weichai power , and uci - fram autobrands\nvaleo sa ( enxtpa : fr ) , a large - cap worth \u20ac13 . 74b , comes to mind for investors seeking a strong and reliable stock investment . one reason being its \u2018too big to fail\u2019 aura which givesread more . . .\nbrussels ( reuters ) - eu antitrust enforcers approved on friday valeo ' s 819 . 3 - million - euro ( 730 . 21 million pounds ) bid for german clutch manufacturer fte automotive after the french car parts supplier agreed . . .\nthe valeo story started in 1923 in a workshop in saint - ouen , just outside of paris , france . over 90 years later , it is now a world - leading global automotive supplier operating in 33 countries and partnering with automakers worldwide .\nvaleo sa ( enxtpa : fr ) delivered a less impressive 19 . 06 % roe over the past year , compared to the 19 . 71 % return generated by its industry . an investor may attribute an inferior roe toread more . . .\nvias was awarded the top employers egypt 2015 and top employers global 2015 certification . according to top - employer website research : \u201c valeo egypt provides exceptional employee conditions , nurtures and develops talent throughout all levels of the organisation . . . \u201d read more\nvaleo opens a 21 , 000 - square - meter production plant in san luis potosi , mexico , dedicated to new automatic transmissions . general motors awards its best supplier of the year title to the transmission systems site in san luis potosi , mexico .\nlooking at valeo sa\u2019s ( enxtpa : fr ) earnings update in december 2017 , analyst consensus outlook seem in - line with historical trends , with earnings growth rate expected to be 16 . 57 % in the upcoming year , read more . . .\nfeb 8 ( reuters ) - fawer automotive parts ltd co : * says it signs mou with siemens and valeo ' s jv on new energy vehicle - related cooperation * says it will set up new energy vehicle - related firm in china . . .\njuly 2 ( reuters ) - fawer automotive parts ltd co : * says it plans to set up new energy auto parts venture with registered capital of 250 million yuan ( $ 37 . 59 million ) with siemens and valeo ' s jv source . . .\nvaleo sa is engaged in the design , production , and sale of components , integrated systems , and modules for the automobile industry . it operates through following business segments : powertrain systems , thermal systems , comfort and driving assistance systems and visibility systems . the powertrain syst . . .\nvaleo foods\u2019 brands have a proud history stretching back over a hundred and fifty years , including jacob ' s , rowse balconi . for more than a century and a half food lovers have grown up on our top quality foods , with the enjoyment of our products becoming a tradition passed down from generation to generation .\nair quality : a major environmental issue . today\u2019s drivers dream of cars that do not pollute and clean air in their passenger compartment . solutions that combine well - being in the passenger compartment and reduced fuel consumption and co2 emissions are strategically important to valeo , and they represent an opportunity to be seized in response to drivers\u2019 demands on the after - sales market .\nour four business groups are responsible for global growth and operating performance for their product groups and product lines . each of the business groups is structured to reinforce cooperation and stimulate growth for all of our product groups world wide . valeo has solid fundamentals thanks to its diversified customer and geographic positioning with an increasing footprint in high - growth potential regions , notably in asia .\nvaleo sa is engaged in the design , production , and sale of components , integrated systems , and modules for the automobile industry . it operates through following business segments : powertrain systems , thermal systems , comfort and driving assistance systems and visibility systems . the powertrain systems segment deals with electrical , transmission , engine management , air management , and hybrid / electric vehicle systems . the thermal systems segment manufactures systems , modules , and components for climate control and front - end modules . the comfort and driving assistance systems segment develops interior controls , driving assistance , interior electronics , and access mechanisms . the visibility systems segment manufactures lighting and wiper systems . the company was founded on february 10 , 1923 and is headquartered in paris , france .\nthe supreme court ( cour de cassation ) is the ultimate venue for judicial disputes not resolved satisfactorily by the lower courts or the courts of appeal . a case will only be considered at this level if the court feels there is need to investigate whether the law had been correctly applied previously . if the supreme court rules in favour of the claimants , the cases end here . if the court has doubts about the earlier application of the law , the cases are sent back to a court of appeal . some of the cases currently being appealed to the supreme court were brought by the companies ( eternit , everite , valeo ) which are attempting to get previous verdicts of\nfaute inexcusable\nreversed . the sollac case is an exception : in this instance the court of appeal found for the company on the grounds that as it was not an asbestos specialist its actions , prior to 1977 , were not negligent .\nen poursuivant votre navigation sur ce site , vous acceptez l\u2019utilisation de cookies ou autres traceurs pour r\u00e9aliser des statistiques et mesures d\u2019audiences et vous offrir des fonctionnalit\u00e9s relatives aux r\u00e9seaux et m\u00e9dias sociaux . pour en savoir plus\nwe are using cookies to help us give you the best experience of our site . however , by continuing to use the site without changing settings , you are agreeing to our use of cookies .\nnous sommes honor\u00e9s de recevoir le label global top employer pour la 4\u00e8me ann\u00e9e cons\u00e9cutive . cette distinction r\u00e9compense nos bonnes pratiques d\u2019attraction des . . .\nready for # fraur ? thanks to high definition lighting you can project personalized messages onto the road . so come and write ( or draw ) the future with us ! . . .\nthe vision systems product line , with headquarters in tuam , co . galway , ireland also has facilities in germany , hungary , usa , mexico , china , czech republic and france .\nwe design and manufacture front , top , rear and side view automotive cameras and associated ecus for a variety of oem manufacturers such as bmw , jaguar / land rover , volvo , ford , nissan and vg group ( vw , audi ) .\nwe use the best human competences and leading edge technologies to offer innovative products to our customers .\n360\u00b0 birds eye view , allowing precise manoeuvres due to a seamless 360\u00b0 view of the vehicle ' s immediate surroundings .\npark4u + 360vue , combines ultrasonics and vision systems to automatically park your car into the parking slot . \u200b\n\u200b\u200b cross traffic alert , uses a very wide angle camera mounted on the front / rear of the vehicle to automatically detect oncoming vehicles and other road users . \u200b\npedestrian detection , automatically detects pedestrians around the vehicle and warns the driver . \u200b\nour mission is to be the world leader for vision systems within the automotive industry by developing innovative camera systems and providing situational awareness solutions using cutting edge technology .\nnot ready to apply ? take just a minute to sign up for job alerts .\nsorry , we couldn ' t find your location . please type in a location you are interested in .\nmanage supply chain activities to support p1 / p10 new products : \uf0a7 define supply chain concepts & make quotation ; define detailed supply chain . . .\nhighlight the main responsibilities ; check that safety and security equipments are in compliance with requirements and in good condition ; carry . . .\ncontribute to the definition and challenge the product group sales objectives and strategy . participate and contribute actively to the definition of . . . .\nmission describe the principal mission of the position ; make sure the pcb layout on good quality for manufacturability ; make sure the 2d . . .\nwe offer global solutions that add value to vehicles by enhancing comfort , safety and driving pleasure while reducing fuel emissions and pollution .\nin 1923 , eug\u00e8ne buisson , the french representative for ferodo brake linings , opened workshops in saint - ouen to manufacture , under license , his own friction materials . this was the birth of soci\u00e9t\u00e9 anonyme fran\u00e7aise de ferodo ( saff ) .\nin 1932 , the company expanded its activities to include the production of clutches , and saff was listed on the paris stock exchange . on the eve of world war ii , the company held almost all the patents relating to clutches .\nduring the war , at the battle of falaise in 1944 , its normandy factories were partially destroyed , and during the liberation of paris , the saint - ouen workshops ( brake linings and clutches ) were badly damaged . in the 1950s , the company modernized and expanded outside the paris region , building new factories , notably in normandy ( friction materials ) and amiens ( clutches ) .\nin 1953 , the company celebrated its 30th anniversary . clutches , with their constantly evolving technologies , became its main business activity .\nin 1962 the company took over sofica ( soci\u00e9t\u00e9 de fabrication industrielle de chauffage et d\u2019a\u00e9ration ) , specializing in heating and air conditioning with a factory in nogent - le - rotrou ( france ) , thereby acquiring a new line of business : thermal systems for automobiles .\nthe company was restructured to reflect its activ ities , which continued to diversify , notably with the addition of lighting and wiping systems . during the 1960s the company expanded in europe , working closely with its mainly french and italian customers . new sites were established in spain and italy .\nin 1970 , the company built a research center ( including a wind tunnel ) dedicated to thermal systems , in la verri\u00e8re ( paris region ) .\nit continued to expand with a number of acquisitions in europe , as well as the takeover of sev marchal ( 1970 - 1971 ) , then of paris - rh\u00f4ne and cibi\u00e9 ( 1977 - 1978 ) . these acquisitions enabled the company to extend its long - term strategy to encompass electrical components ( spark plugs , alternators and starters , plus ignition , lighting and wiping systems ) .\nin 1974 , the group set up a thermal systems activity in sao paulo , brazil .\nin 1984 , the group took over ducellier , a company producing alternators , starters , headlamps and ignition systems , and established its first site in tunisia , to produce clutches .\nin 1985 , the first national directorates were set up to act as the group\u2019s ambassadors in spain , italy , germany , brazil and japan .\nresearch and development operations expanded , and in 1992 an r & d center dedicated to electronics was opened in cr\u00e9teil ( paris region ) , while another opened in bobigny ( paris region ) focusing on lighting .\nthe group\u2019s strategy is based on two main areas of growth : the reduction of co\u2082 emissions and development in high - growth countries and asia .\nthe group\u2019s outlook for growth is excellent , and its key objective has not changed since 1923 : to work closely with automakers and motorists in order to make vehicles cleaner , safer and more efficient .\nits innovation strategy is underpinned by research and technology partnerships such as safran , acquisitions such as peiker and spheros , investments in technology start - ups , investments in venture capital funds as well as joint ventures .\nferodo ' s origins dated back to england of the 1890s . it was then that herbert frood witnessed a heavily loaded horse and carriage having difficulties braking and the driver thrusting his shoe between the brake and wheel to bring the carriage to a halt . frood kept the event in his memory ; 20 years later , as the newly emerging automobile industry was struggling with its own braking systems , frood introduced the first brake lining , replacing the driver ' s shoe with a more durable sheet of asbestos . frood dubbed the lining\nferodo ,\nand the product quickly became a mainstay in the british automotive industry ' s brake systems .\nfrood ' s brake linings also caught the attention of the automobile industry on the continent . in 1910 , frood agreed to give a french entrepreneur , eugene buisson , the right to import and distribute the ferodo linings in france . soon after , buisson received the rights to begin manufacturing the ferodo linings in france , and the soci\u00e9t\u00e9 anonyme fran\u00e7aise du ferodo , founded in 1923 , grew to become one of france ' s most prominent automotive equipment suppliers .\nin 1980 , ferodo took the bold move of adopting a new name under which it grouped and later replaced its panoply of brand names . the new company boasted revenues of ffr 7 billion , a payroll of 27 , 000 , and a product line of more than 30 products capable of providing most of the critical internal components of automobiles for some 26 automakers worldwide , supported by 100 factories and other facilities in 16 countries .\nharnischfeger , uta ,\nfrench group victim of sharp edge of car - parts production ,\nfinancial times , april 10 , 2001 , p . 30 .\nsimonian , haig ,\nhealthy appetite remains after a $ 1 . 7bn purchase ,\nfinancial times , march 1 , 1999 , p . 3 .\nsource : international directory of company histories , vol . 66 . st . james press , 2004 .\nyes , you can equip your vehicle with reverse radars . discover all our solutions for driving and parking assistance .\nready for # fraur ? thanks to high definition lighting you can project personalized messages onto the road . so come and write ( or draw ) the future with us ! # worldcup2018\npr\u00eats pour # fraur ? gr\u00e2ce \u00e0 l ' \u00e9clairage haute d\u00e9finition , il est possible de projeter des messages personnalis\u00e9s sur le sol . venez \u00e9crire ( ou dessiner ) l\u2019avenir avec nous ! # allezlesbleus\ncurieux de voir \u00e0 quoi ressemblent nos usines ? d\u00e9couvrez - les de l ' int\u00e9rieur .\nby signing up your email address above , you agree to receive electronically our commercial offers . you can unsubscribe at any time by changing your settings on your account and through unsubscribe links .\nby continuing your visit to this site , you accept the use of cookies . it aims to provide a more enjoyable navigation and make anonymous visits statistics . to learn more about our policy here .\nodlums is ireland ' s favourite home baking brand , providing recipes , tips , inspiration and the finest quality baking ingredients since 1845 .\njacob ' s is the number one biscuit brand in ireland with a heritage stretching back a century and a half .\nfruitfield is ireland ' s oldest preserve brand dating back to 1886 and to this day remains a favourite with irish consumers .\nrobert roberts is ireland ' s favourite fresh coffee brand that also offers a growing range of quality fairtrade and speciality teas .\nfox ' s glacier mints are the leading , branded boiled mint in the uk . the pure clear sweet has been enjoyed by consumers for 100 years and come in a variety of deliciously refreshing flavours .\nsilvermints , the classic melt in the mouth mints , are best known for their great taste and crumbling texture . they have been a firm favourite with consumers for nearly a century .\nthe chef brand has been a quality family favourite since 1921 , with a product range including side of plate products such as brown sauce , bbq sauce , beetroot , salad cream , malt vinegar and pickles .\nbatchelors is ireland\u2019s no . 1 brand in canned baked beans , peas and pulses . made in dublin since 1935 batchelors are still to this day irish families favourite .\npoppets are a timeless and iconic british classic best known as a must have snack for cinema goers .\nrowse honey is a world leader in honey products and a major provider of pure maple syrups , lemon curd and luxury dessert chocolate sauces supplying all sectors of the food business .\nbalconi is a producer of market leading sponge based cake products , wafers and biscuits supplying the italian market , and other major international markets across the world .\nshamrock is ireland\u2019s leading baking ingredients brand offering a premium range of baking ingredients including dried fruits , nuts , sugar and most recently a range of delicious baking chocolate .\ntuc , the salted savoury snack crackers have been the go to snack for consumers looking for something a little healthier , for more than half a century .\nfor over 50 years , erin has worked with the best ingredients to help families create simple and delicious meals , from its delicious range of gravies and sauces , to recently added more contemporary flavours such as chicken stir - fry and sizzling beef meal mixes .\nroma is ireland\u2019s number 1 supplier of authentic mediterranean ingredients , and is the leading brand in both pasta and canned tomatoes with a range of in excess of 80 products including rice , pasta sauces and antipasto products .\nkelkin is now recognised as the leading irish health food brand with over 100 product lines available nationwide , with lines exported to the uk and throughout europe .\noops . a firewall is blocking access to prezi content . check out this article to learn more or contact your system administrator .\nneither you , nor the coeditors you shared it with will be able to recover it again .\nreset share links resets both viewing and editing links ( coeditors shown below are not affected ) .\nthe powertrain systems business group develops innovative powertrain solutions aimed at reducing fuel consumption and co2 emissions .\nthe thermal systems business group develops and manufactures systems , modules and components to manage the thermal energy of the powertrain and provide comfort inside the cabin for each passenger .\nthe comfort and driving assistance systems business group develops interface systems between the driver , the vehicle and the environment , which help to improve comfort and safety .\nthe visibility systems business group designs and produces innovative systems which offer the driver perfect visibility , thereby improving the safety of both driver and passengers .\nyou are about to log off . please close all browser windows , if you use a public or shared computer .\nlears , account administrators or self - 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2023\nthe global advanced driver assistance system ( adas ) market is projected to grow at a cagr of 10 . 44 % from 2016 to 2021\naugust gold climbs $ 3 . 80 , or 0 . 3 % , to settle at $ 1 , 259 . 60 / oz\ncopyright \u00a9 2018 marketwatch , inc . all rights reserved . by using this site , you agree to the terms of service , privacy policy and cookie policy .\nintraday data provided by six financial information and subject to terms of use . historical and current end - of - day data provided by six financial information . all quotes are in local exchange time . real - time last sale data for u . s . stock quotes reflect trades reported through nasdaq only . intraday data delayed at least 15 minutes or per exchange requirements .\nfaurecia will likely announce a takeover bid for lear corp . within a few months\naugust wti oil settles at $ 73 . 85 / bbl , up a nickel for the session\nif trump\u2019s tariffs sink china , be on high alert for the u . s . to follow suit\noverturning roe v . wade could hurt job growth in many u . s . states\nlarge european auto parts suppliers will continue their streak of demergers to boost shareholder returns and create smaller , more flexible and transparent businesses , says moody ' s investors service in a report published today .\nedited transcript of fr . pa earnings conference call or presentation 22 - feb - 18 5 : 30pm gmt\ncarmakers squeezed between carbon emissions cuts and falling sales of fuel - efficient diesels have used the frankfurt auto show to spotlight a future generation of electric cars that will largely come too late to help them out of their bind .\nedited transcript of fr . pa earnings conference call or presentation 20 - jul - 17 4 : 30pm gmt\nthe weekly loss came after the stoxx 600 had its strongest week in more than two months , indicating a sharp turnaround in sentiment .\nwhile earnings seasons over the past year have typically started strong before turning worse , the current season is off to a decidedly weak start\n, deutsche bank ' s equity strategist wolf von rotberg , said . investors pointed to inflows as mitigating muted second - quarter earnings growth .\neuropean shares edged down on friday as a fresh flow of corporate earnings failed to change the mood of the previous session , dragged down by the european central bank ' s policy meeting , which pushed the euro close to a two - year high . the pan - european stoxx 600 stood 0 . 1 percent lower , extending losses from the previous session as the euro weighed on exporters .\nwhen it comes to a\nzeitgeist\n( spirit of the times ) investment , investors should build a portfolio of parts of an industry as well as the whole , giles keating , chairman at the werthstein institute , said .\ndata delayed at least 15 minutes , as of jul 09 2018 16 : 35 bst .\nyou must be a registered user to save alerts . please sign in or register .\nude comfort & driving assistance systems , powertrain systems , thermal systems and visibility systems . the comfort & driving assistance systems segment includes three product groups , including driving assistance , interior controls and connected cars . the powertrain systems segment includes four product groups , including electrical systems , transmission systems , combustion engine systems and electronics . the thermal systems segment has five product groups , including thermal climate control , thermal powertrain , thermal compressors , thermal front end and thermal bus systems . the visibility systems segment includes lighting systems and wiper systems . it supplies original equipment spares to automakers and replacement parts to the independent aftermarket .\nall content on urltoken is for your general information and use only and is not intended to address your particular requirements . in particular , the content does not constitute any form of advice , recommendation , representation , endorsement or arrangement by ft and is not intended to be relied upon by users in making ( or refraining from making ) any specific investment or other decisions .\nany information that you receive via urltoken is at best delayed intraday data and not\nreal time\n. share price information may be rounded up / down and therefore not entirely accurate . ft is not responsible for any use of content by you outside its scope as stated in the ft terms & conditions .\nalthough markit has made every effort to ensure this data is correct , nevertheless no guarantee is given to the accuracy or completeness . any opinions or estimates expressed herein are those of markit on the date of preparation and are subject to change without notice ; however no such opinions or estimates constitute legal , investment or other advice . you must therefore seek independent legal , investment or other appropriate advice from a suitably qualified and / or authorised and regulated advisor prior to making any legal , investment or other decision . this is intended for information purposes only and is not intended as an offer or recommendation to buy , sell or otherwise deal in securities .\nmarkets data delayed by at least 15 minutes . \u00a9 the financial times ltd . ft and \u2018financial times\u2019 are trademarks of the financial times ltd . the financial times and its journalism are subject to a self - regulation regime under the ft editorial code of practice .\nthe cost of a gallon of gasoline has to be one of the most widely watched prices in america . every time you pull into fill up the gas tank you are reminded that the amount of gasoline that your dollar will purchase is not constant .\nthe rise or decline in the price of goods and service directly impacts nearly everyone , whether it is the price of a gallon of gas , a loaf of bread , medical care or any other item or service . a change in price can be either positive ( inflation ) or negative ( deflation ) .\none way to measure the average change in the prices paid for consumer goods and services in america , over time , is to come up with a representative basket of goods and services that the typically american household would , on average , consume . the u . s . bureau of labor statistics consumer price index ( cpi ) is a widely followed measure of consumer inflation .\n\u201crepresents about 87 % of the total u . s . population\u2026 it is based on the expenditures of almost all residents of urban or metropolitan areas , including professionals , the self - employed , the poor , the unemployed , and retired people , as well as urban wage earners and clerical workers . not included in the cpi are the spending patterns of people living in rural nonmetropolitan areas , farm families , people in the armed forces , and those in institutions , such as prisons and mental hospitals . \u201d\nthe relative importance of the components in the cpi changes every year . the hundreds of goods and services and their total weighting can be fond at the bls website .\nwhile the makeup of the basket may not directly coincide with your own expenditure experience , it is representative of the collective .\nthe chart below illustrates how prices have changed for each subgroup from june 1994 to today .\nin eighteen years medical care costs have nearly doubled , while apparel ( men , women and children cloths along with watches and jewelry ) collectively has decreased in price . transportation which includes volatile gasoline prices has fluctuated the most since 1994 , punctuated with a sharp decline during the last recession . housing ( rent , rent equivalent , housing operating expenses , appliances , etc ) mostly mirrored overall consumer inflation since 1994 , and has only recently begun to rise after stagnating from 2008 to 2011 .\nat 2 p . m . est the federal reserve released a statement claiming it is raising its target federal funds rate range . . .\nthe economy remains unsteady 22 months after the recession began , with banks restricting credit and consumers hunkering down . for . . .\nover the past 65 years the amount of income received by americans , as a whole , has generally increased over time . the source of this income , however , has varied a great deal . the variation speaks volumes about the underlying opportunities available to earn or receive different types of income in america . the sources of income might also play a large part in determining the pace of economic growth .\ntoday , the bureau of economic analysis released the q4 2011 personal income and its disposition report . in the data lie clues as to the economic health of individuals in the u . s . and the potential of the u . s . consumer to drive future economic growth . with the onset of the great recession in 2007 , income per capita plunged . while it has began to recover after the recession ended , it has yet to reach the previous peak .\nwhile the total amount of income received certainly merits attention , the source of this income provides a deeper understanding of income in america . over time the statistics read like a narrative and reflect how americans historically have received income and what it has meant for the u . s . economy .\nthe first two income charts below reflect the source of american income as a whole . these charts illustrate that , since 1970 when income received via compensation for employment peaked around 74 % , the income stream for americans has broadened . the source of income for american citizens can be broken down into three distinct periods . each era is defined by what the second largest stream of income is for individuals . ( i . e . the highest point of any given year in the income 2 of 2 chart . )\n1947 \u2013 1967 \u2013 proprietor income . during the post world war ii period , the u . s . economy went through a great boom and business owner income accounted for a great amount of overall american income . during this period small businesses still reigned supreme .\n1968 \u2013 2008 \u2013 personal income on assets . during the first half of this period , income on assets was roughly in line with proprietor income and transfer receipts as the u . s . left the gold standard , went through a series of recessions ( 1969 - 1970 , 1973 - 1975 and 1980 - 1982 ) , and battled high inflation . over the second half of the period , beginning in 1981 , income on assets began to increase rapidly as a source of income . a reduction in income and capital gains taxes in the mid 1980s and booming capital markets were both responsible for the change in the degree to which americans relied on income on assets .\n2008 - ? \u2013 current transfer receipts . once the great recession hit at the tail end of 2007 , transfer receipts became the second largest source of income for americans . this occurred for multiple reasons . first , income on assets as a source decreased as interest rates plunged . second , the front end of the baby boom generation began to draw on social programs such as medicare and social security for the first time . third , unemployment and other social programs that act as shock stabilizers during economic downturns kicked in .\nthe source of american income speaks to the demographic make - up of the nation and the post world war ii globalization and conglomeration of business . by simply following two trends : t he baby boom generation ( individuals born between 1946 and 1964 ) and the globalization of business after world war ii , the secondary sources of income are logical .\nsmall businesses , dominant prior to world war ii , gave way to larger corporations , hence the decline in proprietor income .\nby the 1970s the baby boom generation started to collect a paycheck and began saving and investing during a period of rising interest rates . globalization and the rise of big business since the 1970s generally increased profits and , when coupled with a lower tax rate , allowed for income on assets to become the second largest source of income ."]}
{"id": 54840, "summary": [{"text": "flexible solar cell research is a research-level technology , an example of which was created at the massachusetts institute of technology in which solar cells are manufactured by depositing photovoltaic material on flexible substrates , such as ordinary paper , using chemical vapor deposition technology .", "topic": 33}, {"text": "the technology for manufacturing solar cells on paper was developed by a group of researchers from the massachusetts institute of technology with support from the national science foundation and the eni-mit alliance solar frontiers program . ", "topic": 33}], "title": "flexible solar cell research", "paragraphs": ["photograph of fabricated single - junction gaas thin - film solar cell on flexible substrates .\ntable 1 : research trends in flexible cdte cells on metallic foils with best polyimide sheets .\n. the flexible cell yielded a stabilized current density of 17 . 4 ma cm\nin 2009 , empa , the swiss federal laboratories for materials testing and research , demonstrated a 12 . 4 % efficient solar cell on flexible plastic substrate .\nsolar cell efficiency is defined as the ratio of energy output from the solar cell to input energy from the sun .\n, titled \u201cwhile you\u2019re up , print me a solar cell\u201d describes the deceptively simple solar cell printing process in more depth .\nflexible solar cell achieves 7 . 6 % efficiency | asia - pacific special section | jul 2016 | photonics spectra\nin 2015 , a research team at stanford university published research in the journal energy & environmental science , showing that stacking perovskites onto a silicon cell could boost the solar system ' s overall efficiency .\nafter several more layers are deposited , the finished product is a flexible , foldable , bendable solar cell printed on paper .\nwas not fully optimized as a thin - film solar cell to maximize the efficiency . unlike with a bulk - type solar cell , optimizing photon management can enhance the collection efficiency of a thin - film solar cell\nnew solar panel films incorporate nanoparticles to create lightweight , flexible solar cells . ( image courtesy of nanosys )\nthe flexible cdte solar cell has evolved through certain key researches achieved to its present status . these strategic researches are summarized in table 1 .\nimagine a future in which solar cells are all around us \u2014 on windows and walls , cell phones , laptops , and more . a new flexible , transparent solar cell developed at mit is bringing that future one step closer .\nalex pascoe is a research fellow at monash university , clayton , victoria , australia .\nelectrodes to transfer the power are attached to the solar cell ( not pictured ) .\nso these are the flexible electronics laboratories and here we do research into oleds , that\u2019s organic light emitting diodes and also printed solar cells and one is really the opposite of the other .\nthe answer to producing high efficiency , scalable photovoltaic solar cells may lie in the development of perovskite solar cell technology .\nm . pagliaro , r . ciriminna , and g . palmisano , \u201cflexible solar cells , \u201d\nm . b . schubert and j . h . werner , \u201cflexible solar cells for clothing , \u201d\n( czts ) solar cell is similar . in addition to the absorber and contact layers , electrical contacting is needed , either to contact individual cells or to form monolithically integrated solar cell modules .\n. the fabricated cell was relatively heavy and showed a lower pce of 21 . 11 % . the thin film solar cell fabricated in alta devices has a high pce\nin the present paper , we have demonstrated a highly efficient gaas thin - film solar cell fabricated on a flexible substrate using a simple and fast elo method that utilizes the stress of a sputtered cr / au bilayer . in order to realize the highly efficient and flexible thin film solar cell , an hf - resistant aube / pt / au metal combination is employed as a new p - type ohmic contact , by which an n ( emitter ) - on - p ( base ) single - junction gaas thin - film solar cell has been successfully fabricated . the inverted structures of gaas solar cell grown using mocvd becomes a conventional n - on - p structure after elo process . the single - junction gaas thin - film solar cell on a flexible substrate is made using the standard solar cell fabrication process .\n. it is worth mentioning that the estimated pce of 22 . 08 % is much higher than that of the p - on - n solar cell fabricated on a flexible substrate\ncurve of the gaas thin - film solar cell with a conversion efficiency of 22 . 08 % .\nthe flexible , thin film solar cell can be a source of power for laptops , mp3 players , portable televisions , and other items that might be used during outdoor recreational activities .\ncharacteristics of an inverted , planar , flexible pet / ag - mesh / ph1000 / pedot : pss / perovskite / pcbm / al solar cell . the champion flexible device achieved a power conversion efficiency of 13 . 7 % with a short - circuit current (\ncigs is in the process of large - scale commercialization , in contrast to czts , which is still in the early research phase . some of the challenges in research and commercialization will be discussed in the following .\nconsidering that the price of solar continues to decrease\u2013 $ 0 . 74 per watt \u2013is it possible for solar cell technology to become ubiquitous ?\nincreases monotonically with light intensity for the flexible pero - scs . the dependence of\nx . mathew , j . p . enriquez , g . casambias segura et al . , \u201cdevelopment of a substrate configuration cdte / cds solar cell on flexible molybdenum substrate , \u201d in\nin this review , research on these two related low - cost photovoltaic materials for thin film solar cell applications will be discussed in a perspective of near future use for very large - scale implementation as generators for electricity .\nall members of the thin film solar cell group are acknowledged for their hard work and many fruitful discussions . the research on thin film solar cells and systems at uppsala university is funded by the swedish energy agency , vinnova , g\u00f6ran gustavsson foundation and solelprogrammet .\nspeaking at the asia - pacific solar research conference in canberra on friday , anita ho - baillie , a senior research fellow at the australian centre for advanced photovoltaics ( acap ) , announced that her team at unsw has achieved the highest efficiency rating with the largest perovskite solar cells to date .\nthe use of solar energy is expanding worldwide but the efficiency of silicon solar cells has made very little progress in the last few decades . could perovskite solar cell be the answer to high - efficiency solar power ?\nreceived her ph . d . degree from the royal institute of technology in stockholm , sweden in 1997 . in 2003 , she became group leader for the thin film solar cell group at uppsala university , and in 2012 she was promoted to professor . during her leadership , the research of the thin film solar cell group has broadened to also include new absorber materials , such as czts . the research also comprises cd - free buffer layers for solar cells and research on up - scaling issues and module technology . she is one of four founders of the spin - off company solibro ab , which today is a full - scale manufacturer of cigs - based solar cell modules in thalheim in eastern germany .\nthey\u2019re flexible , cheap to produce and simple to make \u2013 which is why perovskites are the hottest new material in solar cell design . and now , unsw engineers have smashed the world efficiency record .\nthe recently founded group for inorganic thin film materials has the aim to connect fundamental research with applied research in the field of synthesis and self - assembly of inorganic thin film materials , with specialization on colloidal nano - structures . to improve this interdisciplinary research work is performed at two institutes of the eth domain : at eth zurich and at empa d\u00fcbendorf .\nour thin , flexible solar cells could offer an affordable solution to meeting the needs of increasing energy demands around the world .\nbecause printed solar cells are flexible you can roll them up and this means that you can use them for mobile applications .\nwe\u2019re developing new printable solar cells that are flexible , light weight and are so thin that they can cover most surfaces .\nthe authors wish to recognize the contribution of the faculty of engineering and built environment , universiti kebangsaan malaysia ( ukm ) , and solar energy research institute ( seri ) , universiti kebangsaan malaysia for the assistance rendered through the research grant ukm - kk - 07 - frgs0217\u20132010 .\nthis paper investigates the recent and current developments of research results of flexible cdte solar cells deposited on metallic substrates . different deposition methodologies , fabrication conditions and processes as well as typical performance indices are highlighted , while the successes and shortcomings of the technology have been assessed , and proposals are presented for future research focus that may lead to higher performance and cheaper modules .\nsputtering has the advantage of low temperature process , but has limitation of stress induced by the ion bombardment . the method is easily adopted to industrial roll - to - roll production . best substrate cell efficiency solar cells have been produced using this method . thus , the method has good potentials in flexible cdte solar cell manufacture .\nprofessor jing kong ( left ) and graduate student yi song , developers of a new flexible graphene solar cell , are members of the nanomaterials and electronics group in the department of electrical engineering and computer science .\nthin - film solar cell technologies are attractive because they are physically flexible , increasing the number of potential applications , such as curved surfaces , roofing membranes , or transparent and translucent structures like windows and skylights .\nbased at research institute bio21 , the team responsible are world leaders in the development of organic photovoltaics ( opvs ) \u2013 printable lightweight , flexible solar cells . the cells are so pliable they can effectively turn any surface into a solar array \u2013 from buildings , to vehicles or even clothing .\nby 2027 flexible barrier manufacturing will be a market of more than $ 3 . 1 billion\nmost research and development investment goes into conventional silicon solar cells , which account for more than 90 % of global production . yet manufacturing these uses a lot of energy : equivalent to about 10 % of the cell ' s lifetime output 1 .\na new flexible graphene solar cell developed at mit is seen in the transparent region at the center of this sample . around its edges are metal contacts on which probes can be attached during tests of device performance .\ndr david jones ( left ) , professor andrew holmes and the csiro\u2019s dr scott watkins with a new plastic solar cell .\ntodorov t , reuter k , mitzi d . high - efficiency solar cell with earth - abundant liquid - processed absorber .\nnanotechnology can be incorporated into solar panels to convert sunlight to electricity more efficiently , promising inexpensive solar power in the future . nanostructured solar cells could be cheaper to manufacture and easier to install , since they can use print - like manufacturing processes and can be made in flexible rolls rather than discrete panels . newer research suggests that future solar converters might even be \u201cpaintable . \u201d\nby combining a silicon cell with a 11 . 4 % efficiency with 12 . 7 % - efficiency perovskites , the stanford university research team , led by michael mcgehee , created a 17 % - efficiency hybrid solar cell . however michael mcgehee did pessimistically add that they had\nways to go to show that perovskite solar cells are stable enough to last 25 years .\nwe are also involved in the development of flexible cdte solar cells on polymer films and metal foils . we have demonstrated cdte solar cells with efficiencies of 13 . 8 % on flexible polyimide film and 10 . 9 % on flexible steel foil . our low - temperature processes are suitable for high throughput roll - to - roll manufacturing . more . . .\nfor example , the national renewable energy laboratory ( nrel ) , which is regarded internationally as the official verifier of efficiency records for research solar cells , puts today\u2019s top - performing multicrystalline silicon cell at just more than 21 % efficient . the record for the more expensive and less common single - crystal silicon cell sits at 25 % .\ndetailed profiles and benchmarking of key technology developers , based in almost 10 years of idtechex research in the space for barrier layers .\npowerfilm solar manufactures thin , flexible solar panels by way of a proprietary , low - cost , \u201croll - to - roll\u201d process . the rollable solar panels are monolithically integrated , which eliminates the need for damage - prone manual connections of individual solar cells .\nis a photograph of the fabricated gaas thin - film solar cell , the performance of which was measured using a class a solar simulator with a xenon lamp under air mass 1 . 5 global ( am 1 . 5 g ) illumination . the irradiance of the simulator was calibrated using a reference cell to verify the am 1 . 5 g illumination before measuring the fabricated solar cell .\nwe ' re developing new materials and processes to produce thin , flexible and semi - transparent solar cells based on printable \u2018solar inks\u2019 . these inks are deposited onto flexible plastic films using a range of processes including , reverse gravure coating , slot - die coating and screen printing .\nthey\u2019re flexible , cheap to produce and simple to make \u2013 which is why perovskites are the hottest new material in solar cell design . and now , engineers at unsw in sydney have smashed the trendy new compound\u2019s world efficiency record .\n2 . studying mechanisms such as grain boundaries that can limit the voltage of the cell .\n. as can be observed , there is a gap between record cell efficiencies and the values for modules from research and additionally to modules from regular production . there are two fundamental reasons for the discrepancy between cell and module efficiencies . the first is the differences in active area , where the dead area in the cell interconnects in a module is included in the aperture area . the second difference is caused by parasitic absorption in the transparent conductive window layer , which needs to be thicker and thereby more absorbing in a module than in a small area solar cell . these two reasons alone allow for a difference in module to cell efficiency of ~ 2 absolute % , i . e . , that a solar cell module made from a 20 % efficiency record cell material would have about 18 % efficiency . the rest of the differences between cell and module can be overcome by optimization of the module production processes improving uniformity and material properties over large areas .\nthe video demonstrates that the cell is flexible and can be folded without loss of conductivity . it truly looks like something out of a sci - fi movie and is nothing short of impressive .\nthese thin organic solar - cell panels can be integrated into cement and metal portions , not just glass , of a building facade .\nm . fonrodona , j . escarr\u00e9 , f . villar et al . , \u201cpen as substrate for new solar cell technologies , \u201d\ngraduate student miles barr hold a flexible and foldable array of solar cells that have been printed on a sheet of paper . photo : patrick gillooly\na . romeo , g . khrypunov , f . kurdesau et al . , \u201chigh - efficiency flexible cdte solar cells on polymer substrates , \u201d\nthe development of highly efficient , stable , light weight and flexible solar cells is important for terrestrial as well as for space applications . our laboratory is developing a novel low temperature deposition process for the production of solar cells on flexible polymer foils . the thickness of the completed solar cell including the polymer substrate is less than 25 um . a world record efficiency of 20 . 4 % was recently achieved . more . . .\nbadding and his group devised a new way of creating that semiconducting sandwich by starting with a flexible , hollow fiber - optic thread ; inner and outer walls of the thread correspond to the positive and negative layers of the common solar cell .\nthe 12 . 1 % efficiency rating was for a 16 cm2 perovskite solar cell , the largest single perovskite photovoltaic cell certified with the highest energy conversion efficiency , and was independently confirmed by the international testing centre newport corp , in bozeman , montana . the new cell is at least 10 times bigger than the current certified high - efficiency perovskite solar cells on record .\nborn out of the research labs of tu delft with over 20 years of experience in the synthesis of aerosols , the vsp - g1 nanoparticle generator provides researchers with the possibility to perform ground - breaking research within the field of nanomaterials without the limitations of common generation methods and materials .\nwe are working to funnel our research outcomes back into society as soon as possible , and by selecting materials based on silicon ( a plentiful research resource that is safe and enjoys widespread social acceptance ) as our primary topic of study , we are taking steps to ensure that the end goal of what we do is clearly defined , and eagerly doing so from the earliest stages in our industrial - academic joint research as well .\nfigure 6 : characteristics of the mo / cdte / cds / ito cell [ 8 ] .\na . n . tiwari , a . romeo , d . baetzner , and h . zogg , \u201cflexible cdte solar cells on polymer films , \u201d\nj . perrenoud , s . buecheler , and a . n . tiwari , \u201cflexible cdte solar cells and modules : challenges and prospects , \u201d in\nfor those developing flexible electronics , seeking materials needs and opportunities , this is a must - read report .\nimprove in accordance with the increase in collection efficiency , thus showing that the fabricated gaas thin - film solar cell is a high - performance device . the gaas thin - film solar cell presented here has a relatively thick base compared to that of the other cells , as found in\nthe structures of the thin - film solar cell are grown via mocvd on a zn - doped , p - type gaas ( 100 ) substrate with a misorientation of 2\u00b0 off toward [ 111 ] direction . the heterostructure of the inverted single - junction gaas solar cell is shown in\nalso adding to the research ' s ability to boost the efficiency of energy conversion is the addition of a low - temperature annealing process that minimizes the impact of defects in the perovskite material , as well as the development a haze film designed to trap more light into each solar cell .\nhow to cite this article : moon , s . et al . highly efficient single - junction gaas thin - film solar cell on flexible substrate . sci . rep . 6 , 30107 ; doi : 10 . 1038 / srep30107 ( 2016 ) .\na paper solar cell that has been repeatedly folded is illuminated from below and connected to a voltmeter to demonstrate its output ( 26 v ) .\nunlike the big black sort of rectangles that you see on the top of rooftops across australia and the world printed solar cells are flexible . they\u2019re lightweight .\n1 . boosting efficiencies by , among other things , exploring innovative transparent conducting oxides that allow more light into the cell to be absorbed and that collect more efficiently the electrical current generated by the cell .\ni work here at csiro in industrial innovation and one of the things that we work in is flexible electronics .\n. in result , the thin film solar cell with the n - on - p structure was successfully fabricated on flexible substrate which exhibits a pce of 22 . 08 % . we have measured all the gaas cells properly fabricated on 2 inch wafer . the efficiency was slightly varied from cell to cell over the whole wafer but the most of cells exhibit efficiencies of more than 21 % and the minimum efficiency was at least 20 . 84 % . thus , these highly efficient gaas solar cells are reliably demonstrated .\nexploring the potential of semiconducting basi2 for thin - film solar cell application , journal of physics d : applied physics 50 , 023001 ( 2017 ) .\nj . drayton , a . vasko , a . gupta , and a . d . compaan , \u201cmagnetron sputtered cdte solar cells on flexible substrates , \u201d in\nwell to pump the power to grid through this solar coating technology how much will be the size of the paper or plastic to be used to deposit solar cell substances on to the paper substrate .\nthe ability to deposit the solar cell on any surface makes it promising for use on consumer electronics \u2014 a field that\u2019s growing rapidly worldwide . for example , solar cells could be fabricated directly on cell phones and laptops rather than made separately and then installed , a change that would significantly reduce manufacturing costs .\na paper solar cell , which has been laminated in plastic , is connected to an lcd screen to demonstrate that it is producing power from ambient sunlight .\nx . mathew , j . p . enriquez , a . romeo , and a . n . tiwari , \u201ccdte / cds solar cells on flexible substrates , \u201d\nthis research was supported by the italian energy company eni s . p . a . as part of the eni - mit alliance solar frontiers center . eni is a founding member of the mit energy initiative .\ndr anita ho - baillie ( first row , lower left ) and her 12 - person perovskite research team at unsw ' s australian centre for advanced photovoltaics .\nresearch in cadmium telluride dates back to the 1950 ' s because it is almost perfectly matched to the distribution of photons in the solar spectrum in terms of optimal conversion to electricity . early leaders in cds / cdte cell efficiencies were general electric in the 1960s , and then kodak , monosolar , matsushita , and ametek .\nhis solution is to use the window as a \u201cluminescent solar concentrator\u201d that can absorb light and direct it onto nearby solar cells . dr wong\u2019s research team is developing transparent luminescent dyes that can be embedded inside the window glass panel to absorb light and channel it .\nthe energy consumed to manufacture a solar cell is less than the amount required for conventional inorganic cells . consequently , the energy conversion efficiency doesn ' t have to be as high as the conventional cell ' s efficiency . an extensive use of organic solar cells could contribute to the increased use of solar power globally and make renewable energy sources friendlier to the average consumer .\n. to gain access to the entire report , a fee is required . however , the abstract provides some information about the inner workings of solar cell paper :\nbadding ' s solar cell functions just like a common , rigid kind , but with a fiber - optic housing that enables it to bend into a loop .\nthe pioneering technology was developed by laureate professor andrew holmes am with significant recent advances by research group leader dr david jones from the school of chemistry and bio 21 .\nand thumb drives ; ultra - responsive hearing aids ; antimicrobial / antibacterial coatings on keyboards and cell phone casings ; conductive inks for printed electronics for rfid / smart cards / smart packaging ; and flexible displays for e - book readers .\nthe flexible wires assume the same basic arrangement as a common type of rooftop solar cell , which contains a negatively charged layer , a positively charged layer and a neutral material sandwiched between them . when photons ( light particles ) from the sun smash into the outer layer of the rooftop cell , they initiate the photovoltaic effect \u2014 a cascade of reactions across the charged layers , ultimately generating usable power .\ni am interested in renewable energy source as a way to combat the effects of burning fossil fuel . my research program will be focused on solar energy utilization in commercial and households in my country . wish me luck !\nwe obtained fully flexible solar cells on a low cost poly - ethylene substrate with a stabilized efficiency of 9 . 8 % for 0 . 25cm2 laboratory cells [ 2 ] .\nso if you put up a normal solar panel in a window it\u2019s not a window anymore it\u2019s a wall but if you put a printed solar cell in a window you\u2019ve got a tinted window that also generates electricity .\nthis work was supported by the new & renewable energy core technology program of the korea institute of energy technology evaluation and planning ( ketep ) granted financial resource from the ministry of trade , industry & energy , republic of korea ( no . 20123010010110 ) . this research was also supported by basic science research program through the national research foundation of korea ( nrf ) funded by the ministry of education ( nrf - 2009 - 0094046 ) and the ministry of science , ict and future planning ( nrf - 2013r1a1a1058044 ) .\nnanoscale materials are beginning to enable washable , durable \u201csmart fabrics\u201d equipped with flexible nanoscale sensors and electronics with capabilities for health monitoring , solar energy capture , and energy harvesting through movement .\nher team has also achieved an 18 % efficiency rating on a 1 . 2 cm2 single perovskite cell , and an 11 . 5 % for a 16 cm2 four - cell perovskite mini - module , both independently certified by newport .\nfabrication of single - phase polycrystalline basi2 thin films on silicion substrates by vacuum evaporation for solar cell applications , japanese journal of applied physics 54 , 08kc03 ( 2015 ) .\n) characteristics of a complete single - junction gaas thin - film solar cell measured at room temperature ( 25 \u00b0c ) and am 1 . 5 g illumination . the high\na paper solar cell circuit is dynamically folded and unfolded while the voltage is simultaneously measured on the meter . the paper photovoltaic is illuminated from below with simulated solar illumination . video : advanced materials / courtesy of the gleason lab\nthis work has been carried out by the victorian organic solar cell ( vicosc ) consortium , a research collaboration between csiro , monash university , the university of melbourne , bluescope steel , innovia films , innovia security and robert bosch sea . it has been supported by funding from the victorian state government and the australian government through the australian renewable energy agency .\nthe laboratory for thin films and photovoltaics is doing research and development of highly efficient thin film solar cells . we mainly focus on novel concepts to improve the performance of solar cells , to simplify production processes and to improve the device structure of next generation solar cells with higher efficiency at lower cost for terrestrial as well as for space applications .\na . romeo , m . arnold , d . l . batzner , h . zogg , and a . n . tiwari , \u201cdevelopment of high efficiency flexible cdte solar cells , \u201d\nwhile the solar cell printing process sounds complicated , it\u2019s actually a relatively inexpensive process that is commonly used on the commercial scale to produce things like silver potato chip bag liners .\nsince combining materials leads to capturing a broader spectrum of sunlight ( meaning that photons belong to a wide range of visible - light wavelengths ) , some researchers have been focusing on creating a\nmultijunction cell\n- a combination of perovskites with silicon . for instance , methylammonium lead tri - halide perovskite and silicon solar cells could form together a highly efficient pair : the perovskite solar cell on the top layer is designed to capture short wavelength photons , while a silicon solar cell at the bottom focuses on capturing longer wavelength photons .\n\u201cwe will capitalise on the advantages of perovskites and continue to tackle issues important for commercialisation , like scaling to larger areas and improving cell durability , \u201d said martin green , director of the acap and ho - baillie\u2019s mentor . the project\u2019s goal is to lift perovskite solar cell efficiency to 26 % .\ng . s . khrypunov , e . p . chernykh , n . a . kovtun , and e . k . belonogov , \u201cflexible solar cells based on cadmium sulfide and telluride , \u201d\nunfurl this thin , flexible organic photovoltaic panel and charge your phone or battery indoors or out , then roll it back up for storage .\nstate - of - the - art gallium arsenide - based solar cells boasting efficiencies as high as 46 % sit at the very top of the nrel list . but those cells are highly specialized photovoltaic research devices that come with steep price tags .\nour lightweight , flexible and powerful solar technology provides the design versatility that makes integration with a variety of applications simple \u2014 thus offering a powerful and aesthetic solution to meet the challenges of growing markets .\na . romeo , d . l . b\u00e4tzner , h . zogg , and a . n . tiwari , \u201cinfluence of proton irradiation and development of flexible cdte solar cells on polyimide , \u201d in\nenvironmental and agricultural resources originating technology / nasa contribution a solar cell is a semiconductor device that converts photons , or light , into electricity . the most widely used solar cells today are made from wafers of mono - or poly - crystalline silicon .\nwhen it was first introduced , perovskite solar cell technology had an embarrassingly low solar efficiency . in 2009 , perovskite solar cells composed of lead , iodide and methylammonium converted just about 3 . 8 % of sunlight into usable electric power . but the technology has been tenacious : perovskite solar efficiency had soared to about 20 % by the year 2014 . the pace at which these perovskites are improving is outstanding - partially due to the fact that thousands of chemical compositions are possible when assembling the three - dimensional crystal lattice recipe for a perovskite solar cell .\nthe resilient solar cells still function even when folded up into a paper airplane . in their paper , the mit researchers also describe printing a solar cell on a sheet of pet plastic ( a thinner version of the material used for soda bottles ) and then folding and unfolding it 1 , 000 times , with no significant loss of performance . by contrast , a commercially produced solar cell on the same material failed after a single folding .\nkaltenbrunner , m . et al . flexible high power - per - weight perovskite solar cells with chromium oxide\u2013metal contacts for improved stability in air . nat . mater . 14 , 1032\u20131039 ( 2015 ) .\nthe researchers note that their organic solar cell can be deposited on any kind of surface , rigid or flexible , transparent or not . \u201cif you want to put it on the surface of your car , for instance , it won\u2019t look bad , \u201d says kong . \u201cyou\u2019ll be able to see through to what was originally there . \u201d\nwe acknowledge support from the materials research science and engineering center ( mrsec ) of northwestern university ( nsf dmr - 1121262 ) , and the 2 - dare programme ( nsf efri - 143510 ) .\norganic solar cells have certain disadvantages including their low efficiency ( only 5 % efficiency compared to the 15 % of silicon cells ) and short lifetime . nonetheless , their numerous benefits can justify the current international investment and research in developing new polymeric materials , new combinations , and structures to enhance efficiency and achieve low - cost and large - scale production within the next years . a commercially viable organic solar cell production is the target of the next decade .\nthe latest advances in molecular engineering have uncovered a series of organic cell potential advantages that may eventually outbalance the benefits of silicon based solar cells . although conventional solar cells currently dominate the existing market , the case may be quite different in the near future .\ntremolet de villers , b . j . et al . removal of residual diiodooctane improves photostability of high - performance organic solar cell polymers . chem . mater . 28 , 876\u2013884 ( 2016 ) .\nin the early 1990s , chemistry professor michael gr\u00e4tzel of the swiss federal institute of technology , lausanne , and coworker brian c . o\u2019regan demonstrated that an appreciable quantity of electricity can be generated from sunlight by means of an inexpensive and easily produced device . their work touched off a wave of dye - sensitized solar - cell ( dssc ) research and led to the founding of several start - up companies .\n, the carrier lifetime of flexible device was slightly increased to 8 . 9 \u03bcs , compared with 8 . 2 \u03bcs in glass / ito - based device , under 0 . 5 sun bias light at open - circuit condition , suggesting the similar perovskite film quality on both flexible and rigid substrates . in\nresearchers have made significant advances over the past decade toward developing transparent organic solar cells . but they\u2019ve encountered one persistent stumbling block : finding suitable materials for the electrodes that carry current out of the cell .\nimagine wearing a t - shirt that charges your phone ? with solar cell paper , that may become a possibility . a team of researchers from mit ( with support the from eni - mit alliance solar frontiers program and the national science foundation ) has recently developed a process that prints solar cells onto a fabric or paper substrate .\nsolar cells based on cuin 1 - x ga x se 2 absorbers show the highest efficiencies and performance stabilities among all thin - film technologies . empa has developed a deposition process for cigs thin - film solar cells which is suitable for high - speed and in - line production on low - cost substrates . main research topics include :\nthe potential applications for solar threads include flexible garments that could draw power from the sun and allow people to recharge their phones and other devices on the run , but badding notes there are some broader applications as well .\nwhile opvs\u2019 flexibility and their simple manufacturing technique make them an exciting new technology , at the moment they are only about half as efficient as the larger , rigid silicon cells that dominate solar technology . nevertheless , they are at the forefront of solar power research , thanks to their promise of cheap production and , ultimately , efficient power generation .\nthese two combined lines result in , for example , high efficiency triple junctions cell on innovative flat light scattering substrate presented in the last section .\nthis sort of line uses the technology by taking advantage of the lightweight , the transparency and the flexibility of flexible solar and this is one way of taking advantage of the window space and still harvesting energy from the sun .\ngevorgyan , s . a . et al . an inter - laboratory stability study of roll - to - roll coated flexible polymer solar modules . sol . energy mater . sol . cells 95 , 1398\u20131416 ( 2011 ) .\nhve has equally shown good promise , due to its relatively low temperature ( < 300\u00b0c ) , with postdeposited grains sizes of up to 10 \u03bc m . this method has so far produced good performing flexible cdte solar cells .\nso why are we still using what might appear to be dinosaur technology when it comes to relying on low - efficiency silicon solar cells ? as usual , a gap is present between application ( in the context of the real world ) and theory ( think idealistic sterile laboratory conditions ) . for instance , sharp corporation announced in april 2013 they had achieved the world ' s highest solar cell conversion efficiency ( 44 . 4 % ) with their concentrator triple - junction compound solar cell .\nx . mathew , g . w . thompson , v . p . singh et al . , \u201cdevelopment of cdte thin films on flexible substrates\u2014a review , \u201d\n\u201can aluminum electrode on the bottom will reflect some of the incoming light back into the solar cell , so the device overall can absorb more of the sun\u2019s energy than a transparent device can , \u201d says kong .\nosaka , i . et al . synthesis , characterization , and transistor and solar cell applications of a naphthobisthiadiazole - based semiconducting polymer . j . am . chem . soc . 134 , 3498\u20133507 ( 2012 ) .\nthe research is part of a collaboration backed by $ 3 . 6 million in funding through the australian renewable energy agency \u2019s ( arena ) \u2018solar excellence\u2019 initiative . arena ceo ivor frischknecht said the achievement demonstrated the importance of supporting early stage renewable energy technologies : \u201cin the future , this world - leading r & d could deliver efficiency wins for households and businesses through rooftop solar as well as for big solar projects like those being advanced through arena\u2019s investment in large - scale solar . \u201d\u201d\nafter more than 20 years of basic nanoscience research and more than fifteen years of focused r & d under the nni , applications of nanotechnology are delivering in both expected and unexpected ways on nanotechnology\u2019s promise to benefit society .\n( a ) j \u2013 v curves in reverse and forward scan measured under 100 mw cm \u22122 am 1 . 5g illumination and dark for the champion flexible pet / ag - mesh / ph1000 / pedot : pss / mapbi 3 / pcbm / al solar cell : inset shows photograph of corresponding ultra - thin flexible pero - scs . ( b ) steady - state photocurrent output at the maximum power point ( 0 . 8 v ) . ( c ) external quantum efficiency ( eqe ) spectrum of champion flexible pero - sc . ( d ) histograms of device pce measured for 50 devices of pet / ag - mesh / ph1000 / pedot : pss / mapbi 3 / pcbm / al .\nour pilot - scale , roll - to - roll printing lines have successfully fabricated 30 centimetre wide flexible solar modules that can be cut to length . we are australian leaders in the field of large area , printed perovskite photovoltaics .\nhow to cite this article : li , y . et al . high - efficiency robust perovskite solar cells on ultrathin flexible substrates . nat . commun . 7 : 10214 doi : 10 . 1038 / ncomms10214 ( 2016 ) .\n\u201cinstead of converting light into energy directly like a solar cell , the dye inside the window absorbs the light which can be then channelled to the edges where the solar cells are , \u201d says dr wong . \u201cthat is a much easier way of generating energy from transparent surfaces . \u201d\nthe basic design of a thin film solar cell is a sunlight - absorbing layer squeezed in between two contact layers . one or more extra layers may be necessary to passivate the boundaries between the layers , otherwise these interfaces may act as recombination centres that reduce the number of generated electrons and thereby reduce the conversion efficiency . an electron microscopy image of a thin film solar cell based on the material cu ( in , ga ) se\nimpedance spectroscopy analysis of small molecule solution processed organic solar cell arredondo , b . ; romero , b . ; pozo , g . del ; sessler , m . ; veit , c . ; w\u00fcrfel , u .\nc . j . brabec , organic photovoltaics : technology and market , solar energy materials and solar cells 83 ( 2004 ) , 273 .\nsolar - cell manufacturers , like all high - tech companies , keep the key details of their product improvement strategies quiet . they admit openly , however , that implementing a lab finding in a manufacturing process usually takes years .\nsolar cell . the achievement marks a milestone for thin - film photovoltaic ( pv ) technology \u2014 which is being explored for zero - energy buildings , among other applications \u2014 on its path toward commercially competitive 20 percent efficiency .\nseries connection of batteries . ( a ) a single cell delivering 1 . 5 v and ( b ) chains of 4 batteries delivering 6 . 0 v\n, equal to 14 . 0 % pce . to the best of our knowledge , this is the highest pce observed in a tco - free flexible pero - sc . it is also noteworthy to mention that the flexible pero - sc gives a high specific power ( the ratio of power to device weight ) reaching 1 . 96 kw kg\nit should be mentioned that the literature references to the efficiencies quoted in this article for perovskite and quantum dot solar cells are all at a fraction of 1cm2 . having been involved in pv research since the 1970s , it will take a long time to get to realistic efficiences over square foot module areas .\nthese developing technologies , which include dye - sensitized solar cells , organic photovoltaics , perovskite photovoltaics , and inorganic quantum dot solar cells , enjoy rock - star status . the reason is , compared with traditional silicon solar cells , the emerging ones promise to be less expensive , thinner , more flexible , and amenable to a wide range of lighting conditions , all of which make them suitable for a host of applications beyond rooftop and solar - farm panels\u2014silicon\u2019s bailiwick .\n\u201cquite often flexible , lightweight solar arrays are appealing to retro fit roofs where silicon cells would be too heavy , \u201d says dr david jones . \u201cthey could also work really well as transportable power sources on awnings , shade cloths or umbrellas . \u201d\nwearables , medical applications , aerospace applications , and the internet of things . flexible electronics have been developed using , for example , semiconductor nanomembranes for applications in smartphone and e - reader displays . other nanomaterials like graphene and cellulosic nanomaterials are being used for various types of flexible electronics to enable wearable and \u201ctattoo\u201d sensors , photovoltaics that can be sewn onto clothing , and electronic paper that can be rolled up . making flat , flexible , lightweight , non - brittle , highly efficient electronics opens the door to countless smart products .\n, which is easily etched in an hf acid . to address the vulnerability of the p - ohmic contact , we use the aube / pt / au metal combination that remains intact in the hf solution during the elo . after deposition of a cr / au bilayer on the 125 - \u03bcm - thick flexible substrate , the metal - to - metal bonding is processed by controlling the temperature and pressure . the gaas solar cell epilayer , bonded onto the flexible substrate , is separated from the substrate by etching an alas sacrificial layer in an hf - based etchant , as shown in\nin summary , ultrathin flexible pero - scs with planar heterojunction architecture have been successfully constructed on 50 - \u03bcm - thick pet substrate - based ag - mesh / ph1000 hybrid electrode . a currently highest pce ( 14 . 0 % ) of tco - free flexible pero - scs has been reported . the keys to achieve highly efficient flexible pero - scs are the high transmission , low sheet resistance , excellent thermal stability of this hybrid electrode , as well as the well - designed device architecture with aligned work functions of ph1000 / pedot : pss efficiently extracting charge carriers , and a perfect perovskite film . the ultrathin flexible pero - scs exhibit excellent bending durability retaining over 95 . 4 % of its initial pce value even after 5 , 000 fully bending cycles . this study opens an effective protocol for fabricating efficient , high specific power and bending durable flexible pero - scs .\nthin film solar cells can generally be developed in two structures , known as superstrate and substrate , depending on the direction through which light enters the cell . in superstrates , the light enters the cell through the substrate base , on which the cell layers were deposited . for substrate structures however , the light does not pass through the base , but rather from the opposite side , as shown in figure 1 . thus , for superstrate cells , the supporting substrate must be reasonably transparent , as to allow enough light pass into the cell ; most cdte solar cells have been deposited on this structure [ 22 ] . whereas metallic substrates can only be used in the substrates structure due to their opacity , polymers may be deposited in both structures , depending on their transparency [ 23 ] .\nat the idtechex show ! europe , silent sensors introduced a new supercapacitor that is very flexible and able to withstand high temperatures , which is necessary for tire manufacture and production .\na promising approach to reach efficiencies of 30 % and above are the multijunction solar cell concepts . the main challenge in that case is the development of highly efficient wide band gap solar cells with both electrical contacts transparent . we are developing tandem solar cells with the novel technology based on trihalide organo - metal perovskite absorber combined with our highly efficient cigs technology . more . . .\nthe university may collect , store and handle personal information about you including but not limited to your name and email address for the sole purpose of allowing you to subscribe to pursuit\u2019s weekly digest of cutting - edge research findings and expert commentary .\nthe si solar cell which has high manufacturing process expenses show delayed commercialization due to difficulties in overcoming its manufacturing cost limitation as si wafer raw material supply shortage intensifies . on the other hand , the conjugated system organic / polymer material based organic solar cell is expected to reduce the manufacturing cost through new processes such as printing process . therefore , the commercialization seems only possible by maximizing the energy conversion efficiency through a development of new conjugation system organic materials with reduced band gap .\nthe most efficient are the perovskite - based cells . the latest of these , with just a few years of research behind them ( see ' catching up ' ) , convert 22 % of incident solar power to electrical power 3 . this is more efficient than solar cells made from multicrystalline silicon . but perovskite cells cannot be rolled out commercially yet because they degrade under high humidity and heat .\nthe technology , comprised of a rugged fabric that houses the lightweight , flexible solar panels , is being marketed in partnership with johnson outdoors , inc . , a recreational product manufacturer . in addition to this commercial version , powerfilm solar has introduced a military version that is ideal for soldiers in the field , especially in remote locations .\nimpact of charge carrier transport and electrode selectivity on the performance of organic solar cells : presentation held at european materials research society , e - mrs fall meeting 2016 , warsaw , poland , september 19 to 22 , 2016 w\u00fcrfel , u . ; spies , a . ; list , m . ; kohlst\u00e4dt , m .\nboth n - and p - ohmic metal layers as well as the gaas active region are clearly visible in this cross - sectional sem image of a fabricated gaas thin - film solar cell obtained using a focused ion beam ( fib ) .\nhigh quality cigs layers is a prerequisite for advancing the technology , both in terms of other components of the solar cell structure , but also in the work with alternative absorber layers and alternative processing , where it serves as a solid reference .\nto demonstrate that versatility , they deposited their graphene - graphene devices onto flexible substrates including plastic , opaque paper , and translucent kapton tape . measurements show that the performance of the devices is roughly equal on the three flexible substrates \u2014 and only slightly lower than those made on glass , likely because the surfaces are rougher so there\u2019s a greater potential for poor contact .\ns . chandramohan , r . sathyamoorthy , p . sudhagar et al . , \u201cinfluence of shi irradiation on the structure and surface topography of cdte thin films on flexible substrate , \u201d\nthin film solar cell industry is taking a larger share of the total photovoltaic market . the reasons can be found in reduced production costs and increased efficiency for this type of solar cells . limitations in efficiency for the thin film solar cells are found in parasitic absorption and limited carrier lifetime as well as recombination in the contact and junction regions . all these issues are addressed by research with the objective of getting closer to the theoretical limit for single junction devices , which is 30 % . currently , the best thin film solar cells have above 20 % efficiency and are based on the semiconductor alloy material cu ( in , ga ) se 2 . a new material , which earns an increasing interest , due to the fact that it is made by abundant elements , is cu 2 znsn ( s , se ) 4 . this material is believed to have many similarities to cu ( in , ga ) se 2 , but is still in an early research phase .\nled by professor charles chee surya and clarea au endowed professor in energy of the department of electronic and information engineering , the research ' s goals have been focused on developing innovative ways to improve the conversion efficiency of solar energy . this could lower utility costs of $ 0 . 5 per watt - the average cost of electricity generated by silicon solar cells - to $ 0 . 35 per watt .\na promising alternative to ito is graphene , a form of carbon that occurs in one - atom - thick sheets and has remarkable characteristics . it\u2019s highly conductive , flexible , robust , and transparent ; and it\u2019s made from inexpensive and ubiquitous carbon . in addition , a graphene electrode can be just 1 nanometer thick \u2014 a fraction as thick as an ito electrode and a far better match for the thin organic solar cell itself .\na 44 . 4 % seems like a huge improvement over the typical silicon cells used in the market today but one solar cell measures a mere 0 . 165 cm 2 . that ' s where the majority of the problem lies : keeping the efficiency of a solar power cell while increasing its surface area is an engineering project of epic problems . according to the former chair of the uk office for renewable energy , bernie bulkin , scaling copper indium gallium selenide ( cigs ) solar cells to a usable size , for instance , would cost just about a billion dollars .\ned method is a simple , cost - effective and industrially viable process , coupled with its low temperature requirements , making it a potentially viable method for flexible cdte deposition on metallic foils ."]}
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", "topic": 24}], "title": "quails ' gate winery", "paragraphs": ["quails ' gate winery , west kelowna : address , phone number , quails ' gate winery reviews : 4 . 5 / 5\nsip , nibble , stroll , discover . there\u2019s always something to do at quails\u2019 gate winery .\nquails gate is one of our favourite winery stops in the okanagan . not only is it one of the regions pioneering\nthe stewart family has been growing grapes in west kelowna for more than 50 years and operates the quails\u2019 gate estate winery .\none of sonoma \u2019s most historic producers , valley of the moon winery , has been purchased by the partnership that includes the owners of quails\u2019 gate estate winery in the okanagan .\nquails gate has announced that nikki callaway will take over the reins from grant stanley as winemaker . ( stanley left quails gate this spring to join 50th parallel . )\nthe other ? quails ' gate estate winery which now employs nikki callaway , the winemaker who made the martin ' s lane pinot noir .\nsituated in west kelowna , this romantic vacation home is within a 15 - minute walk of quails ' gate estate winery and okanagan lake . volcanic hills estate winery and beaumont family estate winery are also within 1 mi ( 2 km ) .\nsituated in west kelowna , this bed & breakfast is within 1 mi ( 2 km ) of mission hill family estate and quails ' gate estate winery . volcanic hills estate winery and beaumont family estate winery are also within 2 mi ( 3 km ) .\njohn joined quails\u2019 gate winery in 2015 with an impressive leadership and hospitality resume spanning nearly three decades while employed in some of the world\u2019s most prestigious hotels .\ntoday , i am pleased to share with you my interview with nikki callaway , winemaker at quails\u2019 gate winery , that i wrote for the alcohol professor .\nthis family - friendly west kelowna vacation home is within 1 mi ( 2 km ) of little straw vineyard , volcanic hills estate winery , and beaumont family estate winery . okanagan lake and quails ' gate estate winery are also within 2 mi ( 3 km ) .\nsituated in west kelowna , this vacation home is within 1 mi ( 2 km ) of quails ' gate estate winery , mission hill family estate , and okanagan lake . volcanic hills estate winery and beaumont family estate winery are also within 3 mi ( 5 km ) .\nquails\u2019 gate winery has built its reputation on three pillars : providing consistent high - quality wines , delivering an exceptional visitor experience and ensuring excellence in customer service .\nas one of canada\u2019s foremost family owned and operated estate wine producers , quails\u2019 gate is internationally recognized as a top quality producer of pinot noir and chardonnay . quails\u2019 gate wines are premium and terroir focused . the entire portfolio of quails\u2019 gate wines is consistently endorsed by wine experts as one of canada\u2019s most outstanding .\nenjoy quails\u2019 gate wine in the comfort of your home . we make ordering simple and worry - free .\nas ceo of quails\u2019 gate estate winery , tony directs much of his energy in creating an environment that enables quails\u2019 gate to succeed as one of the world\u2019s best wine houses . he\u2019s passionate about ensuring that quails\u2019 gate visitors receive exceptional product and service . tony and the rest of his team are confident and excited about leading the way in winery culinary tourism . he also devotes significant time to several local , industry , provincial and national associations .\nwhile we were able to enjoy our wine . i would highly recommend quails\u2019 gate ! special thanks to guillaume .\nwe have visited quails gate for years and have watched its success with loving interest . the wines continue to mature and the winery views just get more beautiful . there is now a winery restaurant ! they just keep doing it right ! !\nin the quails gate winery this is an upscale inside / outside restaurant adjoining the grape vines . just a beautiful setting and views and upscale food . perfect with wine from the winery . we spend two hours at lunch and enjoyed it all\nlocated in west kelowna , this beachfront apartment building is in the city center and within 1 mi ( 2 km ) of little straw vineyard , volcanic hills estate winery , and beaumont family estate winery . quails ' gate estate winery and mission hill family estate are also within 2 mi ( 3 km ) .\nlocated on the west side of lake okanagan , quails ' gate winery\u2019s prize grape is pinot noir but other grapes still predominate the area , such as chenin blanc , harvested here .\nquails gate estate winery is located in west kelowna , approximately a 15 - minute drive southwest from the city center . the estate and restaurant are open daily with some holiday closures .\nsample a selection of quails\u2019 gate\u2019s award - winning wines while enjoying panoramic views of our estate vineyards and okanagan lake .\nthe official facebook page for quails ' gate . enjoy great wine & fantastic food in the beautiful okan . . .\nthree generations have helped to build quails\u2019 gate into the award - winning winery that exists today . the pursuit of viticultural and winemaking excellence has remained the driving force behind everything we do .\nquails\u2019 gate is committed to providing our guests with a welcoming and educational experience in an exceptional setting . in order to provide the best experience possible for all guests , all buses / limos with guests arriving at quails\u2019 gate require a reservation .\ni had the distinct pleasure of meeting with winemaker nikki callaway from quails\u2019 gate winery during a three - day trip up to british columbia\u2019s wine country in the okanagan valley . quails\u2019 gate is located in west kelowna on top of stunning south facing slopes overlooking lake okanagan . this harvest marks callaway\u2019s second with quails\u2019 gate after a few years at mission hill winery managing their small lot portfolio . at 32 years of age , callaway is already well respected within the industry for her excellent wines and dedication to quality .\nat quails\u2019 gate winery , we believe great wine starts in great vineyards . our passion for grapegrowing and our dedication to excellence has combined to make us one of the top wineries in canada .\nplease note that quails\u2019 gate is committed to providing our guests with a welcoming and educational experience in an exceptional setting . as such , all buses / limos with guests arriving at quails\u2019 gate as well as all groups over 8 guests require a reservation .\nat the time that blog was being written , nikki was moving from mission hill to quails ' gate , replacing winemaker grant stanley . judging from the decanter award , quails ' gate has quite a catch . quails ' gate is already one of the okanagan ' s oldest and best producers of pinot noir . the winery has a huge focus on pinot noir as well as on riesling , another one of nikki ' s specialties at mission hill .\nclick here to read my interview with nikki in the alcohol professor . and , when you are up in the okanagan , do yourself a favour and visit quails\u2019 gate winery for an excellent experience .\nup the street at mission hill we had high hopes for quails\u2019 gate . from the friendly greeting entering the tasting room to t\nwith quails\u2019 gate an established winery producing about 50 , 000 cases , stewart began looking for a winery investment outside canada several years ago , even as far away as australia . zepponi persuaded him to invest in california , which is closer and which has a better domestic wine market .\nquails ' gate is accessible by public transit . kelowna regional public transit system route 20 / 21 westside drops visitors at our winery door . buses are equipped with bike racks . see urltoken for routing details .\nwine with a view ! i will definitely come back . so peaceful . quails gate wine is now one of my favourite wines !\ncallaway is no stranger to quails gate . for the last five years she\u2019s worked up the way at mission hill . this marks the the first time in a couple of decades that quails gate has returned to hire someone locally . the winery has hired offshore since bringing in aussie jeff martin ( who eventually left to open la frenz ) in 1994 .\nat quails\u2019 gate winery , we believe great wines begin in great vineyards . through decades of research , careful crafting and an unwavering dedication to consistency , we\u2019ve cultivated a reputation for delivering quality wines that pair perfectly anytime , anywhere .\none of the okanagan valley\u2019s foremost wineries , quails\u2019 gate is family owned and operated . it has an international reputation for producing premium wines that perfectly express the terroir of their origin , and the winery itself has become a destination .\nthe differences between mission hill and quails ' gate include scale . mission hill crushed 5 , 000 tons of grapes in 2012 while quails ' gate will crush 1 , 000 tons this year . \u201cthe best experience i got at mission hill was to deal with that volume , \u201d nikki says .\nsituated on the beach , this romantic vacation home is within 1 mi ( 2 km ) of okanagan lake and quails ' gate estate winery . mission hill family estate and two eagles golf course are also within 3 mi ( 5 km ) .\nsituated in the mountains , this bed & breakfast is 1 . 2 mi ( 1 . 9 km ) from mission hill family estate and within 3 mi ( 5 km ) of volcanic hills estate winery and quails ' gate estate winery . two eagles golf course and kelowna art gallery are also within 9 mi ( 15 km ) .\nold vines restaurant at quails ' gate highlights the abundant resources of the okanagan valley , harmoniously matched with gracious service , breathtaking views and sublime wines . a \u2026\nnikki callaway seems a great catch for quails ' gate two okanagan wineries are elated at the news that mission hill family estate winery emerged from this year ' s decanter wine awards with a huge accolade for its martin ' s lane pinot noir 2011 .\nquails\u2019 gate winery believes you should always have something to look forward to . that\u2019s why we plan winery events year - round so you can enjoy our wines , discover our dishes and meet our people whenever it suits you . from long table dinners in the vineyard to interactive wine seminars , there is something for everyone to discover and enjoy .\n\u201cand there is talk about building a pinot winery at the ranch , \u201d ingo says .\n\u201cas we plan our next journey to explore the many wineries of the okanagan , both quails ' gate and mission hill remain on that list . \u201d in 4 reviews\nthe facility and grounds of our vineyards reflect the premium quality of quails\u2019 gate wines . the care and attention to detail given to the vineyard and winery landscape echo the attention to detail given to all other areas of the company . quails\u2019 gate continues to be a leader in advanced viticulture practices , placing the stewart family\u2019s vineyards among the most prized grape growing sites for pinot noir , chardonnay and other focused varietals in north america .\nthe new owner of valley of the moon is west coast wine partners llc , a company set up two years by the tony stewart , president of quails\u2019 gate , and by dan zepponi , a californian who formerly was president of mission hill family estate winery .\nplease note that this is an adult - only ( 19 years or older ) experience . for a family - friendly experience , please see our quails\u2019 gate family tour .\nthis is an adult experience for guests 19 years of age and older . for experiences for guests under 19 years of age , please see the quails\u2019 gate family tour .\none thing she gets to do at quails ' gate which she was not allowed to do at mission hill is ferment some wines with indigenous yeasts . in his 10 years at quails ' gate , grant stanley made increasing use of wild yeast fermentation . nikki is comfortable with this because her thesis for her winemaking degree was on yeast analysis .\nlocated on the estate of one of the oldest homes in kelowna , the quails gate estate winery is known for its prized pinot noirs and chardonnays . dine in the winery\u2019s superb restaurant overlooking the valley below or come for a tasting to see why the wines are held in such high esteem . don\u2019t miss the adjoining estate , where some of the area\u2019s earliest settlers lived .\nviticulturist chad douglas brings his practical , agricultural up - bringing coupled with over fifteen years viticultural experience from central otago , europe and most recently oregon complemented by a masters of science degree to quails\u2019 gate winery . chad\u2019s masters degree researched the climatic limits of viticulture in new zealand .\nour first stop of the morning was was quails gate and had organized a driver for the day . we are a group of 10 mature women raging from 30 - 65 ( most\nnot only is quails ' gate one of canada ' s foremost wine country destinations , it is also internationally and nationally recognized as a premier agri - tourism destination . having been \u2026\n, ceo and proprietor of quails\u2019 gate winery , notes \u201cwe are very excited to announce nikki as our new winemaker . she is intimately acquainted with several renowned international wine regions as well as having experience crafting wines right here in the okanagan . her spirit of collaboration and vision for the future of quails\u2019 gate are a perfect match for our long - term plans , and we are thrilled to bring her aboard to work on what is already proving to be a strong vintage . \u201d\nfrom 1998 - 2008 , the farm grew grapes for quails\u2019 gate winery , but the vines were devastated by the cold winter of 2008 and had to be removed . during this 10 year period , much more lavender was planted and we started to distill the lavender for essential oil and hydrosol .\nthe first vintage of plume , a 2009 cabernet , was made under a custom crush arrangement . last year , zepponi and stewart said they were looking for a napa winery or a property for a standalone winery .\ntony stewart , ceo and proprietor of quails\u2019 gate winery , notes \u201cwe are very excited to announce nikki as our new winemaker . she is intimately acquainted with several renowned international wine regions as well as having experience crafting wines right here in the okanagan . her spirit of collaboration and vision for the future of quails\u2019 gate are a perfect match for our long - term plans , and we are thrilled to bring her aboard to work on what is already proving to be a strong vintage . \u201d\nas a special treat for our members and friends , quails\u2019 gate guests will receive a discount of $ 750 per person . for more information , or to reserve your spectacular state room click here .\nwest kelowna , bc | quails\u2019 gate winery is pleased to announce that nikki callaway has joined the team as winemaker . nikki is already well known in the bc wine industry , and she brings with her a wealth of experience gained working in vineyards around the world . she worked the harvest in south africa\u2019s stellenbosch region , as well as holding several cellar master positions throughout france , including in the loire , burgundy and bordeaux regions . nikki\u2019s official start date at quails\u2019 gate will be august 1st , 2013 .\nquails\u2019 gate has received numerous awards and accolades for its wines , including outstanding results at this spring\u2019s pacific rim wine competition , decanter world wine awards , and international wine & spirits competition . the winery is excited about working with nikki to continue to produce outstanding wines that enhance british columbia\u2019s profile on the world stage .\nwas our first time at quails gate . was recommended to us by a friend . net or exceeded all of our expectations . if you are in the keliwna area do not miss this great spot .\nquails\u2019 gate is committed to providing our guests with a welcoming and educational experience in an exceptional setting . in order to provide the best experience possible for all guests , all buses / limos with guests arriving at quails\u2019 gate require a reservation . please note that in order to provide the best experience possible for all guests , we are unable to accommodate stags , stagettes , wedding ceremonies , receptions or photography onsite .\nas a family , we are committed to ensuring that the founding family principles and values are maintained throughout the winery .\nmembers of the quails\u2019 gate team are well respected and viewed as some of the most talented in the wine and hospitality industry , making their mark as innovative and knowledgeable leaders . by having been provided many opportunities for development , our staff strive for personal achievement and development . the stewart family ensures that the best skills in the business are recruited , developed and retained . winery staff feel that they work for the best winery in the country .\nour yoga in the vineyard series starts july 5 ! this week , the team at oxygen yoga + fitness has paired an energetic , heart opening yoga practice with the quails ' gate ros\u00e9 . details online at\njuly 23 , 2013 ( vancouver , bc ) \u2013 quails\u2019 gate winery is pleased to announce that nikki callaway has joined the team as winemaker . nikki is already well known in the bc wine industry , and she brings with her a wealth of experience gained working in vineyards around the world . she worked the harvest in south africa\u2019s stellenbosch region , as well as holding several cellar master positions throughout france , including in the loire , burgundy and bordeaux regions . nikki\u2019s official start date at quails\u2019 gate will be august 1 st , 2013 .\nquails\u2019 gate estate winery in west kelowna offers visitors ( and locals ! ) a truly extraordinary winery experience . not only do the have a history lesson to share \u2013the first estate vines were planted by the stewart family patriarch , richard stewart in 1961 and the allison house on the property is an original pioneer home built in 1873 - - the winery offers a unique sense of place and time . guests can visit the gorgeous winery overlooking okanagan lake , taste the internationally award winning wines as well as dine at their onsite restaurant old vines , to experience local cuisine under the hands of locally focused chefs while taking in one of the very best lake views in the region . the staff and crew from every department at this estate winery present a world - class experience in a most friendly and welcoming way .\ncc : how is being at quails\u2019 gate going to be different for you as senior winemaker ? you worked your way up at mission hill and got to see many different facets of winemaking at different price points .\nsip the region\u2019s finest wines and cast your eye across superb views of the okanagan valley at this award - winning winery .\nreally was looking forward to our lunch at quails gate this week . there was 4 of us and it our lunch took over an 1 . 5 hours to get to our table . the waiter was less the accommodat\nnot only is quails\u2019 gate one of canada\u2019s foremost wine country destinations , it is also internationally and nationally recognized as a premier agri - tourism destination . having been provided with a friendly , sophisticated and educational wine and culinary experience , visitors return again and again . the quails\u2019 gate onsite experience is most relaxing and welcoming . onsite hospitality staff are among the most professional , friendly and knowledgeable in matters of wine and food in the country .\nnot only is quails ' gate one of canada ' s foremost wine country destinations , it is also internationally and nationally recognized as a premier agri - tourism destination . having been provided with a friendly , sophisticated and educational wine and culinary experience , visitors return again and again . the quails ' gate onsite experience is most relaxing and welcoming . onsite hospitality staff are among the most professional , friendly and knowledgeable in matters of wine and food in the country .\ncallaway looks ideally suited for the job she\u2019s worked in several major regions , including burgundy and bordeaux . for a while now ( as mission hill head winemaker ) , she\u2019s been focusing on pinot noir \u2014a priority for quails gate .\nguests will be treated to a delectable 4 - course family style dinner from the talented culinary team , all perfectly paired with quails\u2019 gate\u2019s award - winning wines . seating is limited , so be sure to book early to avoid disappointment !\nquails gate has always been one of my favourite restaurants . my boyfriend is a member of chaine des rotisseurs , the finest gastronomic society in the world and he felt the service , presentation , food quality and wine pairings were exceptional .\n. the winery is excited about working with nikki to continue to produce outstanding wines that enhance british columbia\u2019s profile on the world stage .\nold vines is part of the quail ' s gate winery . their food is from local sources and the vegetables are particularly fresh and tasty . the winery produces outstanding wines . i had the gewurztraminer and it was simply delicious ! great food and wine combination . highly recommended . as a matter of fact , after the meal , i went and bought a few bottles for my own cellar .\nthe partnership is a vehicle to produce california wines . last year , it launched a napa valley cabernet sauvignon under the label , plume winery .\nmount boucherie is a very unique and special place for viticulture . on this 60 - minute guided experience , you will discover what makes our estate vineyards so unique and how we tend to the vines prior to a walk through our winery to get a sense of how we make our award - winning wines . the tour concludes with a guided tasting of four quails\u2019 gate reserve wines along with small food bite pairings .\nat quails ' gate , grant had established an elegant style of winemaking . \u201cthere is no real reason to make any drastic changes , \u201d nikki says . in the future , however , there might be a more distinctive difference between the \u201cregular\u201d and the reserve wines .\na visit to the okanagan region cannot be complete without a visit to the old vines restaurant at quails ' gate estate winery . we found this to be the highlight of our visit to kelowna which gave us a superb meal in a fantastic location all accompanied by the choice of the estate ' s own wines . all in all a night to remember and in a location which should not be missed by anyone visiting the area .\nit appears that the decision of korbel owner gary heck to shed some assets provided zepponi and stewart with the opportunity to pick up a venerable producer . heck has updated the winery substantially while retaining its historic ambiance . heck also owns nearby kenwood winery ; a deal to sell that to banfi vintners recently fell through .\nwe have been to this restaurant a number of times and it ' s always good . why do we go a lot ? ? because it ' s the restaurant beside quails gate and we looooove quails gate wine / winery . this restaurant is very high class . small servings but great quality . the dungeness crab cakes are the best ! ! also the truffle french fries . go here in the spring / summer . . . sit on the patio and enjoy the gorgeous view ! only complaint is that there were at least 6 empty tables and we were sat at the bar because they were\nreally busy\n. i thought these tables were reserved but after eating and drinking , all these tables were still empty .\nthank you for an amazing experience at quail ' s gate . . . love everything about it ! look forward to visiting again soon !\nold vines has become our family ' s favourite restaurant for special celebrations . it has a varies menu and the food never disappoints . it is located at quail ' s gate winery , which has excellent wines and stunning views overlooking the vineyards and okanagan lake . ' the service is always . . .\nwe are true pioneers , with more than sixty years of viticulture experience . as a family , we take pride in now having three generations involved in the winery .\nnikki and i spent just about one hour together at quails\u2019 gate winery , overlooking lake okanagan and is located on the slopes of mount boucherie in west kelowna , b . c . nikki shared with me stories of her childhood in the \u2018alcohol - prohibited\u2019 saudi arabia making wine with her father underneath their stairs . we talked about food and wine pairing \u2013 not necessarily always important for either of us . and , generally , we had a fun time chatting .\ngreat location , young staff ( could be a criticism but they were fine ) and just the right balance of cost against tasting wines . we tried mission first and thought it was a rich man ' s plaything . quails gate is a short walk down the hill and although . . .\nall the food we had was good , and obviously , the quails gate wine was good . the service was a bit pretentious , and not all that good - which we found surprising . two orders were screwed up ( the wrong dish arrived ) , and one of the mixed . . .\nwe went to old vines restaurant at quails gate winery to celebrate our 22nd wedding anniversary . a perfect view , excellent , helpful service and wonderful food . the menu was very imaginative and the explanations provided by our waitress really helped our choice . i would recommend asking questions as the descriptions on the menu don ' t do full justice to the innovative menu items , but once explained we just had to try and were not disappointed . wine pairing suggestion was perfect .\njoin us @ cafebriovic supporting # bcvqa for @ quails _ gate winemaker ' s dinner with the incredible nikki callaway this april 24th at 6pm ! featuring nikki ' s unique and rare qg wines & brio ' s beautiful pairings . call cafe brio for details ( 250 ) 383 - 0009 # bcwine urltoken\nquail\u2019s gate is located at 3303 boucherie road in west kelowna , bc | 250 . 769 . 4451 | 1 . 800 . 420 . 9463 | urltoken\ntwo words for you , ice wine . quails ' gate was the one winery that everyone told me i had to visit when in kelowna . i booked on a wine tour with experience wine tours and this was stop number 1 - and with good reason . they have a huge facility and the wine tour here really goes into depth on the wine making process . the story of the winery ' s beginnings , the view , the gift shop , the tastings , ( they even have a gorgeous restaurant ) , all wrapped up in one bottle shaped package . after the wine tour , we were welcomed back into the gift shop to warm up around the fire . we sampled five different wines made at quails ' gate but nothing prepared me for ice wine . i ' d never had it before and i ' m not usually a sweet wine fan but this after a meal , or in place of a dessert is now my favourite thing on earth . needless to say we left with a few bottles .\na must see and experience winery in westbank . fantastic wine , location , decor , food and staff . visitor ? go there . experience . your mother and stomach will love you .\nquails\u2019 gate is constantly evolving to increase the customer experience , allowing guests to delve into the true world of winemaking . what better than to offer a wine tasting amongst the actual vines then ? and , to dine at a long table set down one of the luxurious rows loaded with grapes , surrounded by lush green vines and views to the shimmering lake okanagan below ? yes please ! this is okanagan life presented to you at its best . thank you quail\u2019s gate for sharing it with us .\na sip of wine with a nibble of chocolate . a guided tour and tasting in our private library . perhaps a casual stroll through the vineyards to drink in the spectacular views or discover the perfect pairing for your favourite meal . there\u2019s no end to what we\u2019ve got to offer at quails\u2019 gate . come discover your perfect okanagan moment .\n, az for a friends wedding and wanted to revisit some local wineries . have been to quail ' s gate in the past and realize they have grown in reputation\naddressing a small crowd of family and supporters during a recent celebration of the 25th anniversary of b . c . \u2019s picturesque quails\u2019 gate estate winery , ceo and proprietor tony stewart modestly downplayed the family\u2019s accomplishments . he drew on quote from the recently departed baroness philippine de rothschild , head of the rothschild wine empire who often said , \u201cmaking wine was easy ; it was the first two hundred years that were tough . \u201d at the one - eighth pole , stewart suggested as far as they had come there was plenty of hard work ahead .\ncome watch selected guest artists unveil new artwork while describing their inspiration and creative methods . each selected artist spotlights their work along with demonstrations set in the beautiful settings of the westside wine trail wineries in west kelowna . join in the festivities at the selected wineries ( including quails\u2019 gate ) for this annual event and enjoy the beautiful setting of the okanagan valley .\nthanks to all the staff at quails gate for making our anniversary special . especially andrea teh chef who took the extra time to say hello and add a special touch to our dining expreince . we defitly went away with the wow expereince and are excited to go back . thanks again to all the friendely and professional staff . the food and service was turely amazing\nquails\u2019 gate winemaking has over the years made the transition from australian jeff martin ( current owner / winemaker of la frenz ) , to peter draper ( a pinot noir specialist from victoria , south australia\u2019s coldstream hills ) to ashley hooper ( via katnook and mildara blass ) to canadian grant stanley , who worked at another pinot noir icon ata rangi in new zealand . stanley left in 2013 , after a decade of work , leaving the next steps for current winemaker , nikki callaway . callaway represents a complete left turn from her predecessors . i say left turn because callaway operates in a much different universe , seeking to converse with the owners , customers and even the media , to discuss her wine style and plans for quails\u2019 gate .\non the bright side . . . . we went to hatch winery . every wine we tried was great and the customer service was amazing ! we also dropped about $ 700 there . we will be boycotting\nzepponi\u2019s family arrived from italy to grow grapes in california about the same time that stewart\u2019s grandfather emigrated from scotland to the okanagan . zepponi\u2019s father partnered with the deleuze family to operate zd winery . ultimately , the zepponi family sold its interest in the winery but dan and his siblings have continued in wine careers . prior to coming to mission hill , dan had been the senior vice - president for production at beringer estates .\nuntil 1941 , madrone vineyards sat neglected . in january of that year , two san franciscans , enrico parducci and peter domenici bought the property , which by this time , extended over approximately 380 acres . from 1941 to 1956 , parducci and domenici ran the winery and vineyards , renaming it\nvalley of the moon winery .\nthey sold their wines in the san francisco area and their grapes to various local wineries including sebastiani , round hill , and the christian brothers . the parducci family continued to run valley of the moon winery from the mid - 1950s until march 1997 when the owners of neighboring kenwood vineyards purchased the business and property .\nlet one of the experienced guides take you on a tour of the estate . quails gate vineyards cover a total of 180 acres ( 72 hectares ) of land overlooking lake okanagan . enjoy the views as you make your way through the rows of vines . discover the secret to growing quality grapes and learn how the crop is turned into prize - winning wine in the factory area .\nold vines restaurant at quails ' gate highlights the abundant resources of the okanagan valley , harmoniously matched with gracious service , breathtaking views and sublime wines . a long leisurely sunset dinner , al fresco bistro lunch , sunday brunch or small bites and wine flights in our wine bar , old vines restaurant is the perfect location for dinner , light luncheons , mid afternoon grazing or apr\u00e8s work sipping .\nand amazing views . we then went on to our wine tasting and kathy and mike knowledge and service was out of this world . quails is my favourite and always will . service is nothing to compare\nwe planted our first vines in 1961 , but our love affair with the soil goes back to 1908 , when richard stewart sr . ( affectionately known as \u201cpoppa dick\u201d ) settled in the area . from working the land , he would go on to establish one of the valley\u2019s most successful nurseries . six decades later , his son , dick , switched over to growing grapes . with the help of dick\u2019s eldest son ben and his wife ruth , quails\u2019 gate winery was founded in 1989 . over the next two decades , the entire family became involved in making the company one of the leading producers of premium bc vqa wines .\npicture your perfect okanagan moment \u2013 sitting on a patio overlooking beautiful vineyards , mountains and lake okanagan , all while enjoying exquisite wine and food pairings \u2013 this is the panoramic pairing experience at quails\u2019 gate . held every saturday & sunday from 11 : 00 am to 3 : 00 pm on the wine shop patio , enjoy a selection of wine flights each perfectly paired with small bites from our restaurant team .\nold vines restaurant at quails\u2019 gate highlights the abundant resources of the okanagan valley , harmoniously matched with gracious service , breathtaking views and sublime wines . a long leisurely sunset dinner , al fresco bistro lunch or small bites and wine flights in our wine bar in summer or fireside lounge in winter , old vines restaurant is the perfect location for dinner , light luncheons , mid afternoon grazing or apr\u00e8s work sipping .\neven for one of kelowna\u2019s most politically - connected families it would take another nine years to obtain a license and launch quails\u2019 gate . the 125 - acre lakefront property is today an icon of b . c . wine , located on the historic 1870s home site of the allison family , famed okanagan pioneers . the family employs more than 80 permanent workers and about the same number of seasonal or casual employees .\nate outside on the terras of quals ' gate estate winery which provides you with an awesome view of the vineyards and the lake . the food was excellent although service could have been a little bit more upscale for the price you pay . presentation of the dishes is excellent as well as the taste . i would defenitely recommend this restaurant to everyone that is in the kelowna surroundings and of course they serve their own great wines .\nwe farm over 200 acres of vineyards and have been leaders in the development of canadian viticulture practices . we have some of the most mature vinifera plantings in the country and we\u2019re committed to continuous improvements to our vineyards and winery facility .\nthis is a 3 . 5 i wish i could give them a better review but i can ' t . unfortunately we booked a day where it ended up raining . so we were placed outside for our testing , which was cold . they could only accommodate one group inside . so we outside on a rainy , cold day . i thought the wine was great but not the food selection that came with the tasting . i thought it was very expensive for what you got . i didn ' t like the chocolate that came with the dessert wine . actually i didn ' t like the dessert wine either . our sommelier was really nice and knowledgeable , of course . i did leave purchasing 2 bottles because i am a fan of quails gate wine but i didn ' t think this tasting was worth the money . sorry quails gate !\na delightful , classy , and elegant setting for brunch , as the picture windows overlook the quail ' s gate winery and soak in all the morning sun as it soars over the lake to the east . a daily soup special was a nice refresher for the palate , and then a steak and eggs brunch special was a delicious , solid way to start the day . best of all : you can pair a flight of quail ' s gate wines with your meal . i love their whites , in particular the riesling , chasselas , and gew\u00fcrztraminer . service is also professional and courteous . make a point of coming here whenever you ' re in the okanagan valley .\nhas joined the team as winemaker . nikki is already well known in the bc wine industry , and she brings with her a wealth of experience gained working in vineyards around the world . she worked the harvest in south africa ' s stellenbosch region , as well as holding several cellar master positions throughout france , including in the loire , burgundy and bordeaux regions . nikki\u2019s official start date at quails\u2019 gate will be august 1st , 2013 .\njoin jan dobbener and sommelier mike lee on a progressive wine and culinary journey around our estate . at each location guests will be treated to tastings of our exclusive estate wines , including a selection of library wines as well as our newly released 2016 reds , perfectly paired with small - plates . during the interactive tasting experience , jan and mike will share their wine knowledge and cooking tips with you , along with the history and stories behind quails\u2019 gate .\nthe winery ' s old vines patio offers a place to relax , savor wine and fine cuisine and take in the magnificent views of lush vineyards and lake okanagan . the wine shop is housed in the region ' s first log cabin , built in 1873 .\nthe decanter award actually reads that the martin ' s lane wine was \u201cbest in class\u201d for pinot noirs under pinots under \u00a315 . nevertheless , it is a major award for a winery that is a relatively recent entry into the production of premium okanagan pinot noir .\nlovely setting overlooking the beautiful lake . very attentive and efficient waiter . food very good , though fish slightly over - cooked for our liking . meat done beautifully medium - rare . excellent wine pairings from restaurant ' s winery . very pleased we ate there .\nhaving worked in agriculture all his life , jo applies his knowledge of farm management to the role of vineyard manager , learning about the operations of the vineyard and the complexities of the terroir . he appreciates the many opportunities and challenges that come with nurturing the different quails\u2019 gate vineyard sites located throughout the okanagan valley . he and his team have a 365 - day commitment to our vineyards . it\u2019s this passion that has helped make us one of the top wineries in canada .\nsituated in the sonoma valley on land first planted to grapes in 1863 , valley of the moon winery is housed in a beautifully restored stone and redwood winery built in 1887 . blessed with rich volcanic soils and a distinctive\nbanana belt\nmicroclimate , the estate vineyard has been a revered source of grapes for well over a century . a block of\nold vine\nzinfandel planted in the 1940s is complemented by more recent plantings of barbera , sangiovese and petite sirah , all farmed sustainably with natural soil amendments and natural pest controls .\nthe stewart family proprietors ' dining room is adjacent to our wine tasting room and offers seating for up to 36 guests and a stand up event of up to 60 guests . this technically equipped facility is an exceptional venue for private , corporate , or family events as well as wine - related tours . the window surrounded dining room provides a spectacular view of the vineyard and lake okanagan . guests can enjoy the late day breeze of okanagan lake from the terrace balcony off the private dining room . other private function options are available as well . our quails ' gate wines , hand - crafted by wine maker nikki callaway , are available along with a choice of group menu options which reflect the fresh regional cuisine of our winery chef , roger sleiman .\ndavid sanagan , who is head of medallion wine marketing [ quails\u2019 gate\u2019s agent in vancouver ] , told me it was almost impossible to get pinot noir sold by the glass in restaurants before the movie . diners wanted merlot or cabernet . after sideways , restaurants started asking for a pinot they could serve by the glass . so all of a sudden , the variety had a different avenue into restaurants and people were trying it more frequently . and that resulted in the sales taking off .\nthe winemaking program included hands - on cellar work in french wineries . upon graduating , she worked about five months in a french winemaking co - operative . then she went to south africa to do a crush there before returning to france and doing another crush at a loire winery .\neach experience at quails ' gate old vines restaurant is a feast for the senses . . . the view is stunning , the atmosphere is welcoming , the service is friendly and attentive , the food is extraordinary , and the wine is delicious and ( most importantly for me ) local . we took some time to visit the tasting room and walk among the vines . . . give yourself lots of time . . . it is time well spent . this is the best of the okanagan . . .\nevery thursday evening in july and august , join the talented team from oxygen yoga & fitness westbank for an relaxing and rejuvenating yoga class overlooking our vineyards and okanagan lake . hosted at the harvest gathering site , each week will feature a different flow that is inspired by a quails\u2019 gate wine . following the class , guests will enjoy a glass of wine paired with charcuterie and small plates from old vines restaurant . ( in the event of inclement weather the class will be cancelled and a full refund will be given )\na variety of good wines on a gorgeous estate overlooking the water - and a lovely tasting room . this winery is definitely on the beaten track , and can get very busy . while they handle the volume well , seeking it out somewhat off - hours seems advisable . the . . .\nin a 2010 interview with the globe & mail newspaper , stewart explained the rationale for this investment . \u201cit is strategic because quails\u2019 gate has got to a certain size , \u201d he said . \u201chaving a u . s . operation of a similar size means there can be synergies in viticulture ; and oenology team members can move back and forth . it provides the opportunity to gain access to the u . s . market . and we\u2019re a partner in a wine distribution agency for western canada\u201d which would get california wines for its portfolio .\ncallaway launched four new labels recently to mark the stewart family\u2019s 25 years in wine . they are only available for purchase at the estate . buy what you can now because these will disappear quickly . the wines represent the best barrels in the winery and point to a new direction . in essence they are a freehand drawing of the callaway style and each is a head turner : rosemary\u2019s block chardonnay 2012 , the bench pinot gris 2013 , richard\u2019s block pinot noir 2012 and the boswell syrah 2012 . i love the labels , each depicting a quilt made by rosemary stewart ; mother of the current second generation winery owners .\nmy husband and i and our son and his partner wanted a \u2018special dinner\u2019 out . we have been to quail\u2019s gate winwey before and really enjoyed it so my son phoned to reserve a table . we were told that he only reservations available were for . . .\nthe wine tour and scenery was amazing ! the view from the restaurant is breath taking . it ' s definitely worth experiencing on a on a clear sunny day . the staff were very knowledgeable and friendly and everyone seemed to enjoy themselves on the entire tour . the restaurant is a very nice place to eat and was very busy . however , the food was not worth the wait and sadly below par . as much as we enjoyed the scenery , service , wine . . . the food just didn ' t meet the standards of everything else there . from the appetizers to entrees , everything was way over priced and really not good . however , it ' s worth the exceptional view and to experience it once . for a great experience , go to quails gate winery for the tour , tasting room , and view . . . but skip the food .\nvisited this restaurant with family for lunch on a gorgeous okanagan afternoon . the ambience and surroundings are simply beautiful ! we sat on the beautiful patio with views of okanagan lake and the quail\u2019s gate vineyard right in front of us . service was excellent from start . . .\nvalley of the moon , whose history dates from 1863 , is a 45 , 000 - case producer that been operated since 1997 by heck estates , the owner of sparkling wine producer f . korbel and bros . heck has recently been trying to sell some winery assets to concentrate on its sparkling wine and brandy business .\nold vines restaurant is a meeting place of fresh local ingredients . our selection of dishes enhance the light , fresh and fruitful , rich style of quails ' gate wines . our menu is constantly evolving as a reflection of our focus to serve the best and freshest the valley ' s local artisans and west coast markets can provide . we are dedicated to providing you with a beautiful setting and the ultimate food and wine experience in the okanagan valley . voted in the top 20 winery restaurants of the world by the daily meal ( october 2013 ) . opentable top 100 best restaurants in canada ( march 2015 ) . the new york times ( october 2006 ) -\nbeyond our tables , the panorama of the lakefront , watercraft wake lines and row upon row of grapevines , with mountains in the distance , was mesmerizing .\nwine spectator ( july 2004 ) -\none of the four best places to dine in the okanagan ."]}
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- at least according to the president of the country ' s largest movie rental chain , family video .\ni have just finished watching the \u201crosen family\u201d dvds with my immediate family that included both my sisters , my son and my five nephews and their wives . we all were so . . .\nfamily video also will use its real estate to lease to hair salons , tanning booths and fitness centers . and , the company is expanding its own fiber - to - home cable network .\n\u201cwe know there is still a place in the market for physical media because folks like redbox and family video are still doing well , \u201d said dan rayburn , the executive vice president of streamingmedia . com , an online video industry news site . \u201cit is still a multibillion - dollar business . \u201d\nfamily video operates stores in nineteen states in the united states and is beginning an expansion to ontario with four stores : welland , sault ste . marie , lasalle ( 5935 malden road ) and windsor .\ni bought a family legacy video\u00ae for my father for christmas . we did not know what to expect but steve and his crew were professional from beginning to end . from the preinterview t . . .\nthe cd guide did a good job of covering the beginning and production of a family history video . lighting was very detailed as was the interview technique . overall it is a great gui . . .\noctober 2000 \u2013 sony launches playstation 2 , the first video game console to incorporate dvd playback capability .\nafter seeing the video steve produced for my in - laws , i couldn\u2019t wait to get his hands on my own parents\u2019 treasure trove of family history and memories . i knew that by enlistin . . .\nour family has such joy in knowing that we have preserved hazel ' s voice , her smile , and her stories on video . we have them to enjoy and share with our kids & their kids .\n\u201cwe thought that if we could bring our fiber - optics to small midwestern towns , the type of towns where we have family video stores , and provide great customer service , that was a real opportunity because most of these towns were being underserved , \u201d dinkla said . \u201cwhen family video purchased this company , we saw this opportunity . we wanted to have this ongoing relationship with our video store customers . what we saw is that larger companies in our industry had skipped over certain types of towns when it came to fiber . \u201d\nwhen video rental giant blockbuster announced this week it would shutter its remaining 300 u . s . stores , headlines were quick to explain that netflix and other online video outlets killed the business . indeed , blockbuster ' s parent company dish said in a press release that customer demand for video entertainment is \u201cclearly moving to digital . \u201d\nmarch 12 , 2008 \u2013 hulu begins public streaming on content on its online video - on - demand service .\nit looks like you may be having problems playing this video . if so , please try restarting your browser .\nthe passing of a life is a call to celebrate their precious time with us . we specialize in personal and tribute video for all occasions - the happiest to the very saddest . > > > video memorials . . .\ncustomers at family video pay less than $ 3 for a rental . the chain also has negotiable late fees and free movie rentals for children . this customer - friendly environment keeps people coming back to the store to rent movies .\njennifer o\u2019rourke is videomaker \u2018s managing editor , an emmy award - winning producer and has done many family history videos .\nsteve , after viewing the video , it hit me so emotionally it has taken me two days to write to you . there are no words that i can say that would express to you what that video meant . . .\noctober 10 , 2005 \u2013 gamestop and eb games merge , creating the world ' s largest video game specialty retailer .\nbut the nation ' s largest brick - and - mortar rental business , family video , continues to defy the odds and is expanding its 800 - store midwest stronghold this year where stores are starting to add a secret ingredient : pizza .\na troubled foster teen , samantha , works to expose a dangerous supernatural imposter in her new family and rescue her foster sister .\nhoogland\nmeans\nhighland\nin dutch . family video still accounts for nearly 90 % of the parent company ' s $ 450 million in annual revenue , and forbes estimates the chain ' s real estate is worth as much as $ 750 million .\nnovember 20 , 2007 \u2013 \u201clive free or die hard\u201d is the first home video release to be accompanied by a \u201cdigital copy , \u201d a companion disc with a copy of the movie that can be loaded on to personal computer or portable video device for playback .\nif you live outside middle america , you probably haven ' t heard of family video , which has roughly 770 stores mainly in the midwest and canada . the glenview , ill . , company opened about 18 new locations this year , president keith hoogland told the huffington post .\napril 2006 \u2013 the video software dealers association merges with the interactive entertainment merchants association and the combined organization renames itself the entertainment merchants association .\nchester bennington\u2019s wife has shared a video of the late singer hours before he took his own life to show people what \u201cdepression looks like\u201d .\n\u201cif you came in and looked at my books , you would see the video rental business is far from dying ,\nhe said .\nj . lardener , fast forward : hollywood , the japanese , and the vcr wars ( 1987 ) ; f . wasser , veni , vidi , video : the hollywood empire and the vcr ( 2001 ) ; adams media research ; paul kagan associates , inc . ; video business ; video store magazine ( now home media magazine ) ; amazon . com ; blockbuster , inc . ; cinemanow ; family video ; hollywood entertainment , inc . ; movie gallery ; netflix , inc . ; redbox ; betainfoguide . com ; cedmagic . com ;\nselling home movies\n, los angeles times , ( july 5 , 2005 ) ; stewart , james b . , disneywar ( 2005 ; p . 92 ) .\nthe origins of family video can be traced to 1946 , when keith ' s grandfather clarence , a salesman , started a distribution business , midstates appliance & supply co . , in springfield , illinois . seven years later , keith ' s father , charlie , took over . in the 1970s the company started getting squeezed : its core customers , mom - and - pop appliance shops , were going out of business , and its main suppliers were forgoing distributors in favor of direct sales . in 1978 , left with just a few pieces of real estate and an oversupply of videocassette tapes , charlie launched the video movie club of springfield , a precursor to family video and one of the first movie - rental stores in the u . s .\nblockbuster\u2019s demise was accelerated by poor management and a scattered strategy , rayburn said . the video giant attempted several awkward leaps into the world of digital video , but never succeeded . in the end , blockbuster ended up isolating a lot of customers and destroying their once - vibrant brand in the process .\nthat advantage has helped family video attract business outside of broadband deserts and beyond aging loyal customers . its typical patron is 35 to 45 years old , but hoogland believes younger customers are coming in greater numbers . the chain ' s average store still pulls in roughly half a million dollars in annual revenue .\nin 1946 , clarence hoogland started midstates appliance & supply company . in 1953 , clarence\u2019s son , charlie hoogland , took over the company . in the 1970s , midstates got \u201cstuck\u201d with a large quantity of videos . charlie\u2019s team got the idea to rent the videos , and in 1978 family video was founded .\nhoogland said family video will hire 2 , 000 new employees this year and is chopping up his 8 , 000 - square - foot stores to diversify with other retailers . most notably , a partnership with ohio - based marco ' s pizza means movie - lovers can get a flick and pie delivered in one run .\n2000 \u2013 video sell - through revenue totals $ 8 . 6 billion , surpassing theatrical box office ( $ 7 . 7 billion ) for the first time .\n\u201cit\u2019s a misconception that the industry sank with blockbuster and hollywood video . those were horribly run companies that grew too fast and took on too much debt . \u201d\nin 2009 , family video purchased the peoria - based telecom firm bitwise . soon remarketed as itv - 3 , the company now offers ultra high - speed internet , tv and phone throughout peoria , and to residences in pekin and morton . the company is growing , too , with service soon expanding to east peoria and bloomington .\none result is that family video outlets have become gathering places in many smaller towns .\nif you walked in on a friday or saturday night , you ' d be amazed at how busy our stores are ,\nhoogland says .\npeople like the experience . it ' s kind of like a local coffee shop .\ni haven\u2019t received my oscar yet but everyone has enjoyed and complimented charlie and me for our history ! not only family but neighbors too , who insisted on watching it .\ndisney ' ' s classic story of peter pan is back . join peter pan and tinker bell in this family film as they take three small children on an adventure of their lives . the excitement explodes when they come face to face with captain hook and his crew . this magical video has exclusive footage of the making of peter pan .\n2003 \u2013 wal - mart / san ' s club tops blockbuster in u . s . video revenues , marking the first time that a sellthrough retailer was the market leader .\nto value one\u2019s origins is to value one\u2019s life . this legacy video will provide each generation a better understanding of their roots . it gave me a deeper appreciation . . .\nwe want to express our appreciation for the dvds you made covering four generations of the tullock family . they will be treasured by current generations and generations yet to come . . .\nnovember 17 , 2006 \u2013 sony ' s playstation3 , the first video game console to incorporate a built - in high - definition disc drive , is released in the u . s .\nin granite city , illinois , a sleepy town of 29 , 000 where the laws of time seem not to apply , a just - opened family video storefront beckons customers with signs promoting the latest hollywood blockbusters . inside , long rows of dvds line aisles festooned with placards offering two movie rentals for a dollar , and at the register a smiling cashier greets regulars by name .\ni\u2019ve wanted to produce personal histories for my family and some women i know for years now , and this is the year i\u2019m finally going to take action ! i think it\u2019s g . . .\n2003 \u2013 movie gallery expands to all 50 states and reaches 2 , 000 stores , making it the second - largest video specialty retailer in the u . s . in terms of store count .\nsteve , i wanted to say \u201cthank you\u201d for the great effort in working with my dad , uncle and me in developing the video remembering my grandfather , and capturing what a po . . .\ni just watched my dad\u2019s video and was very impressed . i know there was substantial editing , and it all came together beautifully . the photos were such a nice addition to the . . .\nour entrepreneurial spirit is what makes family video grow . recent efforts include opening marco ' s pizza restaurants adjacent to our brick and mortar stores to offer one - stop shopping for dinner and entertainment , sister companies such as digital doc , a digital device repair and sales store , and stayfit - 24 , state - of - the - art fitness centers that offer workouts in a clean and safe environment .\nsteve , thank you for a wonderful job on my video biography . i was impressed with the professionalism of you and your crew . i especially liked the way you supplemented the photos an . . .\nafter his wife and daughter are kidnapped while visiting family in mexico , a successful new york businessman is forced to go to extreme lengths in order to track them down and get his revenge on those responsible .\nfamily video has taken a different approach . instead of accepting discounted movies in exchange for agreements to split revenue , as blockbuster did , it has opted to buy films outright and keep 100 % of rental proceeds , which has paid off in the long run . hoogland has also kept his stores entirely company - owned , and he keeps costs down by making many of the items needed for new locations in - house\ni can\u2019t even begin to tell you what amazing job you did on my mom\u2019s video and how appreciative and touched i am . i am especially impressed with how you managed to fit in al . . .\nour dream is to produce a documentary - style production ( probably on the life of my 80 - yr . old father ) with video , narration and so on . your cd \u201cproducer\u2019s guide\u201d . . .\na shy graduate gets dragged on a wild road trip across america to a fraternity party by his soon - to - be stepbrothers , as his mother marries into a larger - than - life , american family .\nas a major storm approaches the outskirts of atlantic city , a newly sober police detective goes to extreme measures to make sure that his estranged family does not fall victim to the vengeance of a local crime lord .\na young couple deliberately moves into a haunted house to contact the other side . until their conduit , a painted black mirror proves to contain a malevolent presence hell - bent on bringing harm to their new family .\njennifer , an excellent job of explaining the process for producing these special family history videos . i enjoyed every , single word . i need to refer this article at all the sites i visit and participate in .\ndear steve , in what ways am i pleased with the family history website you produced for us ? let me count the ways : your responsiveness \u2013 when i sent you an item , you promptly . . .\nwe are the largest movie and game rental chain in the united states . we operate over 700 family video stores in 19 u . s . states and canada . our unique property - ownership model makes us a different sort of retailer because we buy and develop most of our buildings and land . we have developed more than 600 retail strip centers and count fortune 500 companies as well as mom and pop retailers among our tenants .\nwe were very pleased with every phase of the legacy video process . you were great and very helpful along the way . the crew who came to the house the day of the shoot were quite goo . . .\nmy husband and i watched the video you made of my parents . the quality of the visuals , the sound , and the way you had my parents so relaxed and comfortable was well displayed in th . . .\nfamily video , on the other hand , is pretty committed to its brick - and - mortar strategy . customers pay less than $ 3 for a movie rental , late fees are negotiable and children ' s movies rent for free - - a key draw for , well , families . the company is privately held and does not disclose its financial information . but according to hoogland , his company has seen 30 consecutive years of increases in same - store sales , revenues and profits . in october , he said , the video rental chain had its most successful month ever since 1978 - - with same - store sales expanding 4 . 5 percent from last year .\nmichael pachter , a research analyst covering digital media for wedbush securities , said hoogland\u2019s competitive pricing on videos will be key to his future success . pachter estimated that family video probably generates around $ 800 , 000 in revenue annually in each of its stores . the fact that hoogland owns a majority of his store\u2019s properties , pachter added , helps keep operating costs lower than they ' d be otherwise , which in turn could help drive up profits .\njanuary 4 , 2008 \u2013 warner home video deals what will be the death blow to the hd dvd format when it announces that it would abandon hd dvd and release high - definition videos exclusively on blu - ray discs .\nyour workshops were wonderful . you not only gave us the hands - on knowledge of how to create a legacy video , but shared with us your years of experience using film , music , and user - . . .\nas a newly engaged couple gathers family and friends together to make an announcement , what begins as a celebration turns into disaster as secrets surface . one night , one mistake , one dinner unravels the lives of four people forever .\ni just wanted you to know how much we have enjoyed the video of my parents ! you did a wonderful job . it is a memory we will cherish forever . thank you for sharing your time with my . . .\nwe are an award - winning boutique video production company based in southern california . jane lehmann - shafron is the co - owner and is responsible for all client services . > > > view jane ' s profile . . .\nthe number of video rental storefronts in the u . s . has dropped dramatically , to 6 , 122 in 2012 from 28 , 000 in 1999 , according to the entertainment merchants association , an industry trade group . but family video seems to show that in some areas of the country , there are still lots of people who just want to go out and spend a few dollars to rent a movie . not everyone is holed up at home binge - watching house of cards . in fact , many physical stores have been replaced by rental kiosks like redbox - - and in 2012 there were 46 , 000 in the country , sean bersell , a spokesman for the entertainment merchants association , noted .\nset up a pre - interview to get all the information you think you might need to run the interview smoothly . you might also conduct a pre - interview with other family members to get insights into important events in the person\u2019s life .\nbefore posting the video , ms bennington wrote : \u201cmy next tweet is the most personal tweet i have ever done . i ' m showing this so that you know that depression doesn ' t have a face or a mood . \u201d\nkeith acknowledges that his movie rental empire won ' t last forever , but he sees family video as an easy way to expand his real estate portfolio , which has no obvious expiration date . the formula is simple : open a store , use rental sales to pay off the mortgage and hold on to the property .\nin five years we ' ll still be here ,\nhe says , grinning .\nwe ' re going to hang on for quite a while .\neager to maintain momentum , hoogland continues to work seven days a week , though he ' s been cutting back lately to make room for his children to enter the business . so far just one of his six kids , his eldest son , mclain , a former marine , works at highland ventures . mclain runs a few of the company ' s smaller projects , including highland pure water & ice , which sells purified water out of kiosks next to family video branches located in communities with poor infrastructure .\njune 2010 \u2013 hampered by debt it incurred to acquire hollywood video , movie gallery \u2013 which operated more than 4 , 700 stores at its peak \u2013 liquidates its stores and ceases operation , leaving blockbuster as the sole national brick and mortar rental chain .\nhoogland insists that family video had no trouble competing with bigger players , and he sees few parallels between those companies and his own .\neverybody thought the reason they went away was because of digital ,\nhe says .\nbut in reality that wasn ' t the case . they weren ' t very well - run businesses . they had a lot of debt , leases that were poorly negotiated , and they also were sharing revenue with studios quite a bit . they made a lot of poor decisions .\npassing down information from generation to generation helps define who we are and there\u2019s a new movement in capturing family histories . everywhere people are jumping on the personal genealogical search bandwagon , creating a personal archeological dig into their own past through websites like ancestry . com . but telling a story in written form is one thing , how do you make it into a video ? this is quite a daunting task \u2013 where do you find the subjects and how do you make visuals of events that have no visuals to illustrate ?\nbut family video has more going for it than nostalgia . most significantly , copyright agreements on motion pictures are often less stringent for physical videos than for streamed content , meaning that rental stores frequently have access to new releases weeks , or even months , before netflix or hulu get them .\nmovies are still unique in that renting them in a store and on a disc is really the only way to circumvent rights issues that exclusively lock up content ,\nsays tony wible , media and entertainment analyst at drexel hamilton .\neveryone in justine ' s family is a vet . and a vegetarian . at 16 , she ' s a brilliant and promising student . when she starts at veterinary school , she enters a decadent , merciless and dangerously seductive world . during the first week of hazing rituals , desperate to fit in whatever the cost , she strays from her family ' s principles when she eats raw meat for the first time . justine will soon face the terrible and unexpected consequences of her actions as her true self begins to emerge . . .\nsteve , as you know , charlie was a little hesitant at first to spend $ 20 , 000 - plus on a video , but i will tell you it has been the best money ever spent . he is so excited about the v . . .\njune 12 , 2005 \u2013 movies unlimited , which claimed to be the first store specializing in video , closes after operating in the same location for 27 years . the owner decided to close when the building was sold . the business continued as a mail order enterprise .\nconsumers spent $ 1 billion at brick - and - mortar rental stores in 2013 , compared with $ 2 billion at kiosks , and $ 5 . 2 billion for video - on - demand and streaming subscriptions , a year - end report from the digital entertainment group shows .\nand the granite city store is defying odds , humming along in an industry most people assume has ceased to exist . in fact , the business is\ndoing gangbusters ,\nsays its owner , keith hoogland , who has grown family video into a sprawling chain of 759 locations spread across 19 states and canada , with a concentration in the midwest and rural america and with more grand openings on the way .\ni ' m 57 years old ,\nsays hoogland ,\nand this is the most exciting time i ' ve ever had in my life .\nsuspense and screams abound in this shocking true story based on the most infamous unsolved murder case in american history . on april 11th , 1981 , sue sharp and her family are enjoying their stay at cabin 28 in the peaceful holiday resort of keddie . but a day of fun at the remote getaway turns into a heart - stopping nightmare as nightfall brings masked strangers to the cabin . a brutal battle for survival leaves several members of the family dead and one missing . an extensive police investigation follows but no one is convicted of the crime . now , over thirty years later , cabin 28 finally gives up its deadly secret .\nas any documentary filmmaker can tell you , documentary making is a notoriously time - consuming business ! the best way to make the most of your time and investments is to employ pre - production planning . videomaker moderator and contributing editor , earl chessher , makes commemorative videos for a living through his business , video storytellers .\nyour story here are professional , dedicated , and thorough . they provide a personal touch that makes them unmatched in customer service and satisfaction . they worked with us to provide a video biography for my parents ' 50th wedding anniversary that also fit into our budget . . . i am beyond impressed with their work .\nat a young age , ashley and ben witnessed the brutal murder of their parents . years later , ashley is still convinced it wasnt someone , but something that killed her parents and now shes tormented by the thought of the rake returning for her and her family . is ashley traumatized or is her fears of this creature inside her real ?\nscientists working at a top - secret government research facility are conducting experiments to resurrect a dinosaur using prehistoric dna . the scientists believe the experiment will lead to fame and fortune but instead it leads to death and destruction when the terrifying t - rex grows at an accelerated pace . after rampaging through the research centre the fearsome creature escapes into nearby devil ' s creek where a family are enjoying a summer vacation . as the government hires a squad of deadly mercenaries to lead a search and destroy mission , the family realise that terror is not extinct as they face the deadly wrath of the primeval predator . it ' s man against the most vicious beast of all time - and neither will survive while the other is alive .\neveryone deserves a great love story . but for seventeen - year old simon spier it ' s a little more complicated : he ' s yet to tell his family or friends he ' s gay and he doesn ' t actually know the identity of the anonymous classmate he ' s fallen for online . resolving both issues proves hilarious , terrifying and life - changing .\ntoday , family video is the dominant player in rural america , where 90 % of its stores reside . there , many customers either have limited access to high - speed internet or are reluctant to adopt alternatives like redbox , netflix and hulu . inside the stores , employees greet every customer who walks through the door , often by name ; kids ' movies are always free to rent ; and late fees are negotiable . when new locations open , the ribbon - cutting ceremony is a community affair , complete with face - painting stations , promotional giveaways and snow cone machines . almost all of hoogland ' s top executives started in one of his stores , and many employees have enjoyed benefits like full - tuition scholarships for their children .\nthe big sick is based on the real - life courtship between pakistan - born comedian kumail nanjiani ( kumail nanjiani ) and grad student emily gordon ( zoe kazan ) who fall in love but struggle as their cultures clash . when emily contracts a mysterious illness , kumail finds himself forced to face her feisty parents , his family ' s expectations , and his true feelings .\nkeith and d . j . are two college - bound football stars struggling to balance sports , family , and friendship . once keith is tempted by the fast money of the street , he brings d . j . into the action . soon they find themselves putting their entire future on the line and realize in the game of life nothing is certain , not even football .\nafter the death of his clan master , wu - lin leaves the village for the city of stone - cold to protect the daughter of the richest family in the city , fei - fei . when the citys most dangerous gang attempts to kidnap fei - fei , wu - lin is forced to fight them alone and discovers an even more sinister power is taking over the city .\nthe dvd rental business is not hurting and we ' ve seen year - over - year growth each year for almost 30 years ,\nsaid keith hoogland , president of the illinois - based chain .\nit ' s a misconception that the industry sank with blockbuster and hollywood video . those were horribly run companies that grew too fast and took on too much debt .\n\u201csupernatural\u201d is going \u201cback to basics\u201d in season 12 , executive producer bob singer promised at comic - con \u2013 with a focus on family reminiscent of the first two seasons , as sam ( jared padalecki ) and dean ( jensen ackles ) must deal with the return of their mother , mary ( samantha smith ) , the escape of lucifer , and the apparent threat presented by another branch of the men of letters organization .\neverything from shelving to point - of - sale software . most important , though , the company owns just about all the real estate underpinning its stores . as a result , hoogland has been able to adapt now that sales are beginning to fall . he has shrunk the square footage of many of the video stores , put up drywall and leased out space to other companies , like subway and h & r block .\n\u201cjohn lied about his age in 1942 to join the navy . as a child , he read a tale of a man lost at sea \u2013 alone with the elements , learning the struggles of survival that stayed with him while his family suffered during the depression . he was deeply moved by the tale , which influenced his decision to run away to sea at 17 years old , \u201d adds interest and drama to otherwise distant historical dates .\nbrimming with energy , hoogland tries to explain how all of this is possible . after all , it ' s been more than five years since the big video chains , blockbuster and movie gallery , filed for bankruptcy , unable to compete in the digital age . at its peak blockbuster operated more than 9 , 000 outlets , bringing in $ 6 billion in annual revenue . today , just a few dozen of its stores remain .\nget ready for a phe - gnome - nal adventure inside the secret world of garden gnomes ! when gnomeo ( james mcavoy ) and juliet ( emily blunt ) discover their friends and family have gone missing , theres only one gnome to call the legendary detective sherlock gnomes ( johnny depp ) . working together , the mystery takes them beyond the garden walls and across the city on an unforgettable journey to save the day and bring the gnomes home .\nblack lightning is an american superhero television series developed by salim akil , airing on the cw . it is based on the dc comics character of the same name , created by tony isabella . it stars cress williams as the titular character alongside china anne mcclain , nafessa williams , christine adams , marvin jones iii , damon gupton , and james remar . the series sees the retired black lightning return to the hero life and its effects on his family life .\nimagine the end of the world . now imagine something worse . award - winning filmmaker trey edward shults follows his breakout debut krisha with the psychological horror thriller it comes at night , centering on a teenaged boy ( kelvin harrison , jr . ) as he grapples with mounting terrorsexternal and otherwisein the aftermath of an unnamed cataclysm . secure within a desolate home with his vigilant , protective and heavily armed parents ( joel edgerton and carmen ejogo ) , 17 - year - old travis navigates fear , grief and paranoia amid scarce resources as a desperate young couple ( christopher abbott and riley keough ) seeks refuge in his family home with their young child . despite the best intentions of both families , panic and mistrust boil over as the horrors of the outside world creep ever closer . but they are nothing compared to the horrors within , where travis discovers that his fathers commitment to protecting the family may cost him his soul .\nbased on the worldwide sensation and bestselling book series , and boasting an a - list cast of comedy superstars headed by kevin hart and ed helms , dreamworks animation brings audiences the long - awaited global movie event , captain underpants : the first epic movie . this raucously subversive comedy for the entire family tells the story of two overly imaginative pranksters named george and harold , who hypnotize their principal into thinking he ' s a ridiculously enthusiastic , incredibly dimwitted superhero named captain underpants .\nlost to an underworld of horrors dating back to the dawn of time , he ' s forced to acknowledge a foreboding destiny . upon discovering he ' s the last surviving member of the nash family , a historic clan of demon hunters , he ' s brutally left for dead , only to be saved by macy , a pure soul who is led by the mysterious blind prophet . in a bizarre twist of fate , through death , he ' s reborn the ultimate killer .\nsins from the past return to terrorize the present in this shocker from the creators of halloween . when recent college - grad regan goes to a family ' s house to babysit their daughter for the weekend , she invites her three best gal pals along . what starts as a girls ' getaway becomes a journey into hell , as the young women discover the house is haunted by a dark and violent history involving a nazi ( andrew divoff ( wishmaster ) , his daughter , and an ancient artifact that feeds on fear .\nchessher says , \u201con average , my clients seek what i call a \u2018mini - documentary , \u2019 essentially involving them speaking from personal notes and letters and / or extemporaneously on the life and times of the family member being commemorated . they do the research , provide the materials and ask my guidance as to what works and what might not be necessary . during an initial one - hour ( on average ) planning session we develop an outline of what they have , what they want and the points they want to emphasize . \u201d\nyou can have either a narrator or first person account for the audio , but getting the video to cover up a talking head might be tricky . first gather ideas for what your clients might be able to illustrate . do they have the historical facts already laid out ? let\u2019s assume your subjects have been doing research on urltoken and know dates , places and names of the people they wish to highlight \u2013 they have the facts , they want you to bring life to them . how in the world do you do that ?\nbreaking your program into subtopics has many advantages : it\u2019s easier to work piece by piece so you aren\u2019t overwhelmed with the process and shorter segments are faster to watch and give you dvd menu options . an outline can also work as a template for family histories to follow , making the steps a little tighter and a little easier every time . one way to streamline several documentaries is to write standard interview questions for each segment . you can also pre - build your segment graphics , and pre - select your music , etc . , to expedite the process .\nfrom academy award - winning producer brian grazer and jason blum comes a power drama set against the vibrant backdrop of east la ' s iconic car culture . danny ( gabriel chavarria ) , a talented young street artist , is caught between the lowrider community inhabited by his old - school father ( demin bichir ) and stepmother ( eva longoria ) and following in the dangerous path of his ex - con brother ( theo rossi ) . danny must decide between his quest for self - expression or following his family ' s tradition in this highly original and superbly acted film .\ndr . paul kersey ( bruce willis ) is a surgeon who only sees the aftermath of his city ' s violence as it ' s rushed into his er - until his wife ( elisabeth shue ) and college - age daughter ( camila morrone ) are viciously attacked in their suburban home . with the police overloaded with crimes , paul , burning for revenge , hunts for his family ' s assailants to deliver justice . as the anonymous slayings of criminals grab the media ' s attention , the city wonders if this deadly avenger is a guardian angel . . . or a grim reaper .\nwhen a 17 - year old girl goes missing , family man and distinguished college professor evan birch ' s ( guy pearce ) life is turned upside down as circumstantial evidence convinces gruff detective malloy ( pierce brosnan ) that birch is a prime suspect . as malloy begins to peel back the layers of birch ' s past indiscretions with female students , and his wife ( minnie driver ) begins to question his alibi , birch ' s life starts to unravel , and suddenly the questions that he ' s faced with aren ' t merely academic - they ' re a matter of life and death .\nellie is trying to juggle rhythmic gymnastics and troubles with her best friend , while jack is struggling to live up to his brothers ' hockey legacy and his dad ' s high expectations . when a text argument about who has it easier gets out of hand , ellie and jack trigger a real - life swap and switch bodies ! wanting to keep the swap hidden from their family and friends , ellie and jack work together to teach the other the ins and outs of what their life is like . with a rhythmic championship and a spot on the hockey team at risk , they must find a way to get back in their own bodies before the swap becomes permanent .\nafter the death of her father , 17 - year - old miranda merchant reluctantly arrives on the shores of selkie island to live with her estranged mother , amelia . as miranda settles into island life , she finds herself torn between tj , heir to one of the oldest selkie families , and mysterious bad boy leo who is part of the working - class\ntownies .\nwhen miranda learns about the seawalkers - who , according to local legend , are half - human and half - sea creature - she begins to believe that they could be real . as she uncovers more about her family ' s past , miranda makes a startling discovery about her own connections to the seawalkers .\nset in the war - torn 800ad scotland , this is the story of a young warrior - king named alpin . when his family is murdered by a rival pict king , alpin and his infant brother finn , are the sole escapees . alpin swears to one day return , seeking vengeance and regain his rightful claim to the throne . ten years later alpin and finn , return and come across a community whose children are being kidnapped by the mysterious dark shadow warriors . when finn gets captured , alpin sets out to rescue him , accompanied by a druid - monk called lachlan . what ensues is a gripping adventure , culminating in a final epic battle between alpin and nathara , the sorceress who awoke and controls the shadow warriors .\nin a social media - centered world , the smartphone has become a cultural rite of passage for kids . but is that rite all wrong ? how can this generation of parents blaze a new trail to equip their kids to thrive in an ever - changing digital environment while steering clear of the dangers that lurk nearby ? with six kids , kirk cameron fully understands this dilemma . so he went to the experts , and what he learned will enlighten , challenge , and encourage parents . and best of all : it can help strengthen your family ! if you re committed to raising kids who will make an impact in this world , see connect and find help , hope , and strength for parenting kids and teens in a social media world .\noh lucy ! follows setsuko , ( shinobu terajima ) , a single , emotionally unfulfilled woman , seemingly stuck with a drab , meaningless life in tokyo . at least until she is convinced by her niece , mika ( shioli kutsuna , deadpool 2 ) , to enroll in an unorthodox english class that requires her to wear a blonde wig and take on an american alter ego named lucy . the new identity awakens something dormant in setsuko , and she quickly develops romantic feelings for her american instructor , john ( josh hartnett , penny dreadful , pearl harbor ) . when john suddenly disappears from class , setsuko travels halfway around the world in search of him , and in the outskirts of southern california , family ties and past lives are tested as she struggles to preserve the dream and promise of ' lucy . '\nrecently garnering three emmy nominations in the comedy category , the new season of shameless finds the gallaghers dealing with both the upside and downside of personal and urban renewal . in season five , frank ( william h . macy ) , fiona ( emmy rossum ) , lip ( jeremy allen white ) and the rest of the family \u2013 ian , debbie and carl gallagher \u2013 and their neighbors kev and veronica band together to fight the invading hipster hordes as real estate speculators and organic coffee shops begin to overrun their beloved south side of chicago . but , as their neighborhood begins a move towards gentrifying , the gallagher clan begins to reconcile their chaotic past in the hopes of building a better future . in addition to new series star emily bergl and recurring special guest star joan cusack , the new season features guest stars dermot mulroney , steve kazee and sasha alexander ."]}
{"id": 54851, "summary": [{"text": "read 's drug store was a chain of stores based in baltimore , maryland .", "topic": 7}, {"text": "read 's drug store was founded by william read .", "topic": 32}, {"text": "he sold it to the nattans family in 1899 .", "topic": 0}, {"text": "the downtown store was constructed in 1934 by smith & may , baltimore architects also responsible for the bank of america building at 10 light st. in 1929 , one company slogan was \" run right to reads . \"", "topic": 19}, {"text": "read 's was purchased from the nattans by rite aid in 1983 .", "topic": 39}, {"text": "the downtown store was the site of an early sit-in during the civil rights movement .", "topic": 7}, {"text": "read 's downtown baltimore location has since closed , leaving behind an empty building .", "topic": 7}, {"text": "there is currently a controversy over whether to raze this building for development or preserve it and turn it into a civil rights museum . ", "topic": 33}], "title": "read ' s drug store", "paragraphs": ["baltimore sit - in , dr . helena hicks , read drug store , read drug store sit - in , sit - in\ntomorrow reminder - protest downtown balto . save read ' s drug store - baltimore ' s black history\n\u201cthere are no plans to demolish read drug store , \u201d said caron brace with the mayor\u2019s office .\nplease like our page to help save the historic read ' s drug store . direct actions soon to come .\na read\u2019s drug store was built at the corner of howard and lexington streets in 1934 , when it was first praised as a local landmark and the modern flagship store for the chain . the store was located at the center of the downtown shopping district and the business grew as read\u2019s drug store expanded throughout downtown baltimore and surrounding regions .\nto desegregate read ' s drug stores which had been denying lunch counter service to african americans .\nafter only another two hours of delay the read\u2019s official called back to declare that the read\u2019s drug store decided to desegregate the on january 22 , 1955 , a front page headline on the afro american of read , \u201cnow serve all , \u201d and included the announcement by read\u2019s drug stores president arthur nattans sr . ,\nprotesters gathered wednesday at the old read ' s drug store at the corner of howard and lexington streets to help get it listed as an historic site .\nreverend cortly cd witherspoon , president baltimore southern christian leadership conference , stated , \u201cread\u2019s drug store is the site of one of the first sustained and successful civil rights sit - ins in the country . saving read\u2019s drug store and elevating the history of this period is relevant to the urgent struggle for jobs and justice . \u201d\nwe would never dishonor the legacy of read ' s drug store ,\nmajors said . dishonoring it is in no way anywhere on our agenda .\nread ' s drug store is a historic landmark of baltimore ' s civil rights struggle . the mayor as well as the bdc are fighting tooth and nail to destroy it . . .\nbaltimore ' s civil rights heritage read ' s drug store chain maintained a strict policy of racial segregation at their lunch counters . on january 20 , 1955 , a gr . . .\naudrey herman spotlighters theatre has signed an agreement to move from its current home in mount vernon to the former site of the historic read ' s drug store on howard street .\n: exterior view of read ' s drug store at howard and lexington streets . ~ source : maryland historical society , baltimore city life museum collection , svf ~ date : c . 1940\nthanks for your comment ! we\u2019re confident that the interior photo is the read\u2019s drug store at howard & lexington streets thanks to the big balcony ( a modern feature for the flagship store ) and the catalog record from the baltimore museum of industry collection .\nthe group , led by civil rights icon dr . helena hicks , came to protest what they believe is a plan to destroy the historic former read\u2019s drug store on howard and lexington streets .\n[ \u2026 ] this post was mentioned on twitter by baltimore brew , baltimore heritage . baltimore heritage said : read\u2019s drug store : the jewish connection from the @ jewishmuseummd urltoken # bmorewestside [ \u2026 ]\nstephanie rawlings - blake and redevelopment officials were extremely disappointed to see that read ' s drug store was declared a city landmark last april . this article shows that we can make a difference ! urltoken\nthere , roark said , he plans to memorialize the civil rights history at read ' s drug store . he wants to re - create the lunch counter at the drugstore as part of the theater ' s cafe .\nin mid - march , the project\u2019s architects announced they planned to keep the fa\u00e7ade of the drug store and develop around it to honor its historic past .\n: as a student at morgan state university , dr . helena hicks participated in a sit - in protest at read ' s drug store that led to the desegregation of the chain . ~ source :\nmayor stephanie rawlings - blake has vowed to preserve the facade of the read\u2019s drug store on downtown\u2019s west side and commemorate its role in the civil rights movement , but the city - owned building won\u2019t get preservation love for many more months .\nread ' s drug store is a historic landmark of baltimore ' s civil rights struggle . the mayor as well as the bdc are fighting tooth and nail to destroy it and we need to work together to preserve this important piece of history .\nthis became an issue especially for faculty and students at the nearby morgan state college , which had a predominantly black student body . a group of morgan state college student activists were denied service at a nearby read\u2019s drug store in northwood shopping center , and they decided to work together with the baltimore chapter of core ( committee on racial equality ) to integrate the drug store .\na modified design incorporating the historic significance of read\u2019s drugstore enhances the development\u2019s value to the community . shame on the developers for not understanding the power of the read\u2019s opportunity .\nan exhibit unveiled this week at morgan state university recreates the lunch counter at read ' s drug store in baltimore where black students held a series of sit - ins to demand desegregation . ( daniel de vise / washington post )\n: first showing of the municipal flag at the corner of howard and lexington streets , with read ' s drug store in the background . ~ source : maryland historical society , baltimore city life museum collection , cc2876 ~ date : 1914\ni wasn ' t going to stand on a cold bus stop without something hot to drink ,\nshe says . without planning to , hicks led the group into read ' s drug store and sat at the lunch counter .\nbaltimore ( wjz ) \u2014 it was the site of a historic student sit - in . now , decades later , the fight over what to do with the read\u2019s drug store building rages on between the city and a civil rights icon .\npousson , eli .\nwhy the west side matters : read ' s drug store and baltimore ' s civil rights heritage .\nbaltimore heritage . n . p . , 7 jan . 2011 . web . 11 sept . 2011 . < urltoken / > .\nback in 1955 , hicks and a group of morgan state students staged a sit - in at the drug store . it worked and paved the way for desegregation .\none of the west side\u2019s least well known but most important stories is the history of the former read\u2019s drug store at howard and lexington streets and its landmark role in baltimore\u2019s civil rights movement . built in 1934 by baltimore architects smith & may , the press heralded this art deco structure as a local landmark from its beginning\u2013 a modern flagship store for the read\u2019s chain , continuing their 50 - year presence at the bustling heart of the downtown retail district .\nthe read\u2019s drug store sit - ins represent the first use of use of sustained direct action against segregation beyond the protests that occurred in places such as wichita and a number of northern college towns in the 1940s and early 1950s . throughout 1955 , protesters occupied members of the read\u2019s drug store chain throughout the city of baltimore . the sit - ins were conducted by students of morgan state college , along with members of the baltimore chapter of the committee of racial equality ( core ) who believed that by desegregating the drug store chain , they would be making a powerful statement about the dignity of people of color and the economic power of a united black community .\ntwo members of the baltimore city council plan to hold a hearing on preservation of the historic read\u2019s drug store as the controversy continues over the site of a civil rights lunch counter sit - in in 1955 in the midst of a mega - redevelopment on the city\u2019s west side .\ncore was an organization of civil rights activists who were led by ben everinghim , who had previously been a high school history teacher . core had many successes prior to the read\u2019s drug store success , and provided the students with guidance in conducting their sit - in . on january 20 , 1955 core members and morgan state students staged a short sit - in at the read\u2019s drug store flagship store , along with another sit - in which lasted for a week . the sit - in was led by core leader ben everinghim along with dean mcquay kiah , and dr . helena hicks both of morgan state .\nwilliam read started his read ' s drug store chain at this corner , but the current building , designed by prominent baltimore architects smith & may , was built by arthur nattans bought the business from read in 1899 . nattans grew the read ' s chain to over forty locations by the early 1930s and planned the downtown location as a flagship store - a modern and well - appointed building , detailed with ornate terra cotta panels depicting sailing ships and chromed railing with swimming dolphins on the interior balcony elements commemorating the 300th anniversary of founding of the maryland colony .\nread\u2019s drug store opened in 1934 , and had a policy of racial segregation in the 1950s , along with most other places in baltimore . in 1955 , students at morgan state college in baltimore , which was a primarily black college , decided that they were going to begin to take action against racial segregation among businesses in baltimore . after morgan state students were denied service at read\u2019s drugstore , they decided to work together with faculty , along with the baltimore chapter of core in order to work towards racial equality and desegregation of the drug store chain .\nbut the old read drug and chemical co . was booming in this period , and its owners , the nattans family , wanted a first - class retailing lead store for its chain that once blanketed baltimore - and much of the state , too .\nstudents also held a week - long demonstration at the same time as the sit - in at a read ' s drug store nearby in northwood shopping center , but little has been reported about these demonstrations or the methods used . most likely more methods were used than reported here .\nlike many downtown lunch counters in the early 1950s , the read ' s chain maintained a strict policy of racial segregation . discontent with the widespread policies of segregation and discrimination downtown led the baltimore chapter of the committee on racial equality ( core ) to start a campaign to end segregation at lunch counters on lexington street from kresge ' s at park avenue to mccrory ' s right next door to read ' s . at the same time , students from morgan state university began working to desegregate the read ' s drug store ' s northwood shopping center location , just outside of morgan ' s campus .\nthey got what they wanted , their no . 1 store . it was a grand success , always busy , one of the most profitable selling spaces in maryland . the store ' s lilting slogan ,\nrun right to read ' s ,\nwas rendered in a gorgeous metal typeface across the facade .\nspotlighers theatre hopes to relocate to the former read ' s drug store . the group is putting in a bid for the abandoned building where morgan state students staged a successful\nsit - in\ndemonstration at the lunch counter in 1955 . ( kenneth k . lam , baltimore sun video )\ncigar box with\nread ' s\nlogo , from the collection . 1990 . 160 . 002\nso , what\u2019s the rush ? ! read tom kiefaber\u2019s open letter to the special chief solicitor for yourself and you may get some ideas .\nread\u2019s drug store had been owned by the nattans family since 1899 , when arthur sr . \u2019s father purchased the original downtown store from druggist william read . a german jewish family that had first settled in washington , d . c . , the nattans moved to baltimore and became active in jewish institutions such as the suburban club and levindale . by 1934 , the family had forty drugstores in operation in the baltimore - d . c . area . that year , the nattans completely rebuilt and remodeled the original read\u2019s into the art deco building that exists under threat of demolition today . the family sold its chain to rite aid in 1977 .\nseveral windows on the read ' s building are open to the elements . ( photo by fern shen )\nthe 54 - year - old theater is hoping to move to 123 n . howard st . , the building that previously housed a read ' s drug store where a 1955 sit - in by morgan state university students aimed to desegregate the lunch counter . it would also be just blocks from the hippodrome theatre and everyman theatre .\nyou can read all about the sit - in at the website of baltimore heritage , inc . , one of the groups leading the charge to save this historic building . it\u2019s an exciting story , remarkable both for the inspiring and well - coordinated actions of the morgan students ( concurrent with their protest at read\u2019s flagship store on howard and lexington , they staged demonstrations at a read\u2019s near the morgan campus in northeast baltimore ) and for the quick capitulation of read\u2019s officials . within two days of the sit - in at the downtown store , a front - page headline in the afro - american announced a victory . read\u2019s president arthur nattans sr . stated that \u201cwe will serve all customers throughout our entire stores , including the fountains , and this becomes effective immediately . \u201d\nin baltimore , the read ' s sit - ins are considered the forerunner to what later happened .\nafter more than four hours of debate wednesday , the baltimore city commission for historical and architectural preservation determined the $ 150 million redevelopment would not preserve enough historic buildings in the superblock . prime among them is the read ' s drug store building at howard and lexington streets , the site of a 1955 sit - in by morgan state university students .\nread ' s drug store announced they would desegregate lunch counters on january 22 , 1955 . morgan state college student activists would stay active in the civil rights movement and stage many other sit - ins and protests to desegregate local businesses . the core would also become a pivotal organization for african - americans in the american civil rights movement of the 1960s .\ncore conducted many successful campaigns to desegregate the lunch counters of k - mart ( then called kresage ) and other chain stores in the baltimore area . in 1954 , the group held protests at grant\u2019s chains stockholder meetings and flagship stores and managed to desegregate many of the border - south outlets . thus , the students at morgan state resolved to work with core to integrate read\u2019s drug store .\non january 20 , 1955 , core and morgan state joined forces and a group of student activists from morgan staged simultaneous\nsit - in\ndemonstrations at the howard & lexington and northwood read ' s locations . according to an article in the baltimore afro american , an unnamed read ' s official called morgan state and pleaded with the school to call the protests off because the stores were losing business . school leaders and protesters held firm and within hours a read ' s official announced that read ' s drug store would end segregated lunch counters across all of their establishments . the front page headline for the afro american on january 22 read ,\nnow serve all ,\nwith the announcement directly from read ' s drug stores president arthur nattans sr . ,\nwe will serve all customers throughout our entire stores , including the fountains , and this becomes effective immediately .\nfive years before the iconic woolworth ' s sit - ins in greensboro , north carolina , baltimore ' s morgan state students and core activists led one of the first successful student - led sit - in protests in the nation .\nif you\u2019ve been following the news in baltimore lately , you know that a major campaign is underway to save the read\u2019s drug store building from demolition . part of the west baltimore downtown shopping district \u201csuperblock\u201d slated for redevelopment , read\u2019s was the site of an historic civil rights protest in 1955 , when a group of morgan state college students conducted a sit - in at the lunch counter , a full five years before the famous lunch counter sit - ins in greensboro , north carolina .\nregretfully , the picture that shows the interior of the read\u2019s store is not the location at howard and lexington streets . the acreage would not have allowed the space shown in a shopping mall . i wonder what plans those who wish the read\u2019s builidng considered a historic building have to establish some viable landmark that will be supported by non - government funds .\nand the rest is history : baltimore history , civil rights history , even jewish history . let\u2019s hope that city officials recognize the importance of the read\u2019s store\u2014and the other historic buildings on the superblock\u2014and redevelop the west side by building on our heritage , not by tearing it down .\nin a statement released ahead of tuesday ' s announcement , rawlings - blake hailed lexington square ' s decision to save the read ' s building walls as a sign that the developers are serious about wanting to honor the site ' s history .\nwhen i set out to interview helena hicks , i thought we ' d talk history . the soft - spoken , 80 - year - old who stands just 4 feet 10 inches tall with a sleek , silver bob , is known for her role in helping to desegregate read ' s drug store chain . but it turns out she ' s as active as ever , a force to reckon with at any sense of injustice .\nback then as today , location meant everything and this corner\u2013described as \u201cthe heart of the retail shopping district\u201d\u2013was key . over the next two decades , the store remained the flagship of the read\u2019s chain as their business grew across downtown baltimore and the region .\ndomino sugar tablets , wrapped in paper with\nread ' s\nlogo , from the collection . 1990 . 160 . 001\ndefying mayor stephanie c . rawlings - blake and city redevelopment officials , baltimore ' s preservation commission voted tuesday to add the former read ' s drugstore to the city ' s\nspecial list\nof . . .\n\u201cbaltimore , md , students sit - in to integrate read ' s drug stores , usa , 1955 . \u201d global nonviolent action database . accessed march 3 , 2015 . urltoken edward gunts , superblock plan rejected after civil rights leaders protest the baltimore sun , jan 6 , 2011 .\nthough the baltimore sun heralded the structure at the southeast corner of howard and lexington as an art deco design icon from the time of its construction in 1934 , this building ' s role as an early and vital witness to a historic , but long over - looked civil rights sit - in makes the read ' s drug store building truly noteworthy . five years before the better known greensboro , south carolina sit - in protests at woolworth ' s , students and citizens made civil rights history on this spot .\npaper bag with the\nread ' s\nlogo and employee purchase across front , from the collection . 1990 . 160 . 003 .\ni ' m making a preservation pitch for the overlooked 1934 gem , the read ' s drugstore at the corner of howard and lexington .\nbut 56 years ago it was the scene of a protest by morgan state university students whose dissent eventually led to a reversal of the store restaurant\u2019s policy of not serving black patrons .\nclarke said the hearing will allow all sides to come together and debate the merits of saving read\u2019s , a forum that has yet to occur .\ncity officials and members of the development team say preserving the entire read ' s building would be difficult because it has been vacant for many years and is in poor condition . moreover , they said , it no longer contains the lunch counter or other fixtures from when read ' s operated it .\n\u201cthe city condemned and acquired read\u2019s and other historic buildings in the superblock , leaving them vacant and lexington street virtually abandoned , \u201d gearhart said yesterday .\ni grew - up near the reads store on maiden choice lane , i was born in 1959 . the store had a restaurant , and long kitchen counter . as a kid i spent alot of time in the reads or the arbutus - shopping - plaza , where it was located . in the 1960\u2019s it was a more civil society , to live in , compared to the last four decades . the restaurant side was sold to carrolton - bank in the 1970\u2019s , and the store was never the same as it once was .\nby the early 1950s , discontent with the widespread policies of racial segregation and discrimination at baltimore restaurants and shopping establishments began to peak , especially among the community of students and faculty at then morgan state college who could not receive service at the read\u2019s drug store located in the nearby northwood shopping center . these morgan students joined forces with a group of white and black baltimore civil rights activists who organized a local chapter of the committee on racial equality ( core ) .\nread ' s wasn ' t the first store to desegregate in baltimore , but it ' s considered a turning point because it sparked more successful sit - ins in the ensuing years , such as those at arundel ice cream\u2014whose 17 baltimore - area stores finally desegregated in 1959\u2014and later , the northwood theatre , a holdout until 1963 . yet , for more than a half - century , the students ' successful desegregation of read ' s lunch counters\u2014five years before the more famous greensboro , nc , lunch - counter sit - ins\u2014had essentially remained lost to history . the read ' s story only began to resurface in the late 2000s when plans to demolish the downtown store ' s former home at lexington and howard received public attention . even now , the story remains somewhat under the radar in terms of its early national civil - rights - era legacy .\nthe history of read\u2019s drug store began in april 1934 when the company announced their plan to demolish their existing building at the corner and replace it with a \u201cmodern four - story - and - basement structure\u201d designed by the prominent firm of smith & may , the baltimore architectural partnership behind the iconic bank of america building . the press praised the new building as \u201cthe largest construction project to be undertaken in the area for some time\u201d with a number of modern innovations in technology and design\u2013\nhelena hicks has remained active in baltimore through eras of desegregation and the drug trade . now she gives back to her childhood neighborhood , the same one where freddie gray lived .\nphew ! mold vapors were wafting out on the howard st . side of the read ' s building a few days ago . ( photo by fern shen )\non january 20 , 1955 , ben everinghim the president of baltimore core , dean mcquay kiah of morgan state , a group of student activists from morgan including dr . helena hicks , and others staged a \u201csit - in\u201d demonstration at the read\u2019s howard & lexington location at the same time as another group of morgan students staged a full week of demonstrations at the read\u2019s store at the northwood shopping center . their brave efforts yielded remarkable results with the quick response accounted in the baltimore afro american by b . m . phillips as \u201ca true story , \u201d describing a conversation between morgan state college dean george grant and an unnamed \u201cread\u2019s drugstore official , \u201d\nbaltimore heritage director johns hopkins ( distant descendant of the johns hopkins ) says it was during the late 2000s , when demolition of the read ' s building was formally proposed , that the story of read ' s began to come to life again . he believes the location of the building and its historic sit - ins are central to understanding the city ' s complicated record regarding racial prejudice\u2014nowhere more obvious than at howard and lexington . the city ' s beloved department stores\u2014hochchild ' s , stewart ' s , hecht ' s , and hutzler ' s (\nwhere baltimore shops !\n) \u2014all maintained some form of segregation until 1960 or later .\nalthough the engineering consultant makes it sound like demolition is unlikely , it\u2019s hard to ignore that the neglect led to read\u2019s roof collapse and it\u2019s much more costly to reconstruct as opposed to preventative maintenance / repairs , especially when you\u2019re talking about proper restoration to an historic structure .\ntagged : baltimore heritage , civil rights , collections , deb weiner , desegregation , historic buildings , inc . , read ' s , sit - ins , walking tours\nthe sit - in lasted for less than half an hour before the students left voluntarily . the peace was not disturbed and none of the protesters were arrested . however , the students were also denied service at read\u2019s during the sit - in . students organized other protests at the same time at several read\u2019s branches in the area .\nseparately , the city said it would proceed with installing a temporary roof on the read\u2019s building , whose interior timber framing has partially collapsed from years of water leakage .\nas developers and architects weigh the what ' s to be kept and what ' s to be bulldozed on lexington street , the case for read ' s needs to be heard . about 35 years ago , much of its chrome work was hidden by some awful cover - up materials . read ' s successor , the rite aid corp . , moved across the street to the old may - hecht building , also designed by smith and may .\n( update : getting a roof on read\u2019s is going to be slower than we thought . alfred h . foxx , city director of public works , and an aide told us today that bid contracts typically take nine months to be processed and awarded . the read\u2019s bid is scheduled to be advertised next month , which would push back the roof contract\u2019s approval by the boe to fall 2012 . )\nthe developer ' s previous plan drew strong opposition from preservationists , who said the read ' s building should be saved as a national civil rights landmark . the downtown sit - in and others at baltimore - area stores , which had a policy of not serving african - americans , prompted the read ' s chain to begin serving all patrons , white and black , at its 37 lunch counters .\nford\u2019s theatre desegregated in 1952 after years of relentless picketing . thirty - seven read\u2019s drugstores opened their lunch counters to blacks in 1955 . four years later , the protesters forced the desegregation of the chain of arundel ice cream shops .\na meeting is scheduled tuesday before the city\u2019s commission for historic and architectural preservation , where panel members will debate whether the historic significance of read\u2019s drugs merits the building\u2019s addition to a list for historic preservation in the city , said johns hopkins , executive director of baltimore heritage , a nonprofit advocacy group .\nmayor stephanie rawlings - blake ' s position on read ' s appears to have evolved since initially supporting so - called\nsuperblock\ndevelopment plans that would have doomed the building . a spokeswoman , writing in an e - mail , says the mayor is committed to\ncommemorating the events that occurred at the former read ' s drugstore ,\nbut notes that new redevelopment efforts that would at least protect the building ' s facade remain tied up amid litigation filed by the site ' s former developers who were contracted by the city .\ni hated it . it ' s hard to explain to people why you have a policewoman sitting at work beside your desk , and who has to be with you when you go to the grocery store ,\nshe says .\nyour email address will be altered so spam harvesting bots can ' t read it easily . hide my email completely instead ?\na few days later , the front page of the january 22 , 1955 , national edition of the afro - american newspaper ran a short story , datelined baltimore , with the headline\nnow serve all .\nread ' s , which had 39 area stores , had suddenly decided to desegregate , with the article citing a\nsit - down strike\nat its\nlargest store in the heart of the city , the day before the change of policy was announced .\na more in - depth story appeared inside as well , referencing other , coordinated read ' s lunch - counter desegregation efforts by morgan students and the baltimore chapter of the committee on racial equality ( core ) downtown and at the northwood shopping center read ' s near campus . the baltimore afro - american published the same day also made several references to the morgan students ' sit - ins and read ' s subsequent policy change .\non january 20 , 1955 , a group of student activists from morgan state and core staged a \u201csit - in\u201d at the read\u2019s central howard and lexington location at the same time another group of morgan state students held a week - long demonstration at the nearby read\u2019s in northwood shopping center , although notmuch has been reported on this campaign or the methods used . the sit - in was led by ben everinghim , dean mcquay kiah and dr . helena hicks of morgan state , and other students who came to sit at the read\u2019s lunch counters to demand service .\nover the past two months , numerous groups have joined the call to preserve the read ' s building and others on the superblock , including students from city neighbors charter school , two local chapters of the service employees international union , morgan state university students and even a son of the former head of the read ' s chain . the controversy also has received national attention .\nread\u2019s has also been the subject of controversy because of its unique social history . a 1955 sit - in by morgan state students eventually forced the drugstore chain to desegregate its lunch counters .\nhelena hicks has remained active in baltimore through eras of desegregation and the drug trade . now she gives back to her childhood neighborhood , the same one where freddie gray lived . jennifer ludden / npr hide caption\nthe downside of desegregation was white flight , the rise of the local drug trade and the blocks of vacant row houses that now pockmark baltimore ' s poorest areas . but hicks has continued to speak out . in a city known for a code of no - snitching , she says she endured a year of police protection in the 1980s when she was a possible witness in the trial of a local drug gang leader . she swears she ' d never go through that again .\nthis is a big step toward a reasonable compromise on this issue ,\nthe mayor ' s statement read .\nhonoring our history and building for our future should not be mutually exclusive goals . i ' m very pleased that lexington square partners is taking real steps to commemorate the read ' s site and is moving forward with new investment for the west side .\nin 1955 , helena hicks was a student at morgan state college ( now morgan state university ) . one day in january , while waiting for the bus , she and a number of her classmates stepped inside read\u2019s drug store , at the corner of howard and lexington streets , and tried to order something hot to drink . it was the era of jim crow and they were african - americans ; they were refused service . but their action eventually led to the desegregation of lunch counters throughout baltimore , and helped ignite a wave of lunch - counter sit - ins across the country .\nthe commission ' s members also plan to meet in april to consider adding the read ' s building to a special list of structures , preventing it from being demolished for up to six months while city officials and the project ' s developers come up with a way to include the building in their development plans .\nread ' s was designed by baltimore architects smith and may , who gave us the monumental bank of america building ( 10 light street - baltimore trust co . ) just five years earlier .\nthe move sparked other protests , and a few days later read ' s announced it would desegregate all of its 37 stores . that was five years before the more famous sit - ins .\nanother panel , the city\u2019s urban design and architecture review panel , must also approve the new design . the panel rejected the original plan in january , amid protests against the razing of read\u2019s drugs . at the time , the architects from lexington square partners llc , the superblock\u2019s design team based in atlanta , said they were unaware of the historic sit - in or the lunch counter\u2019s existence .\nthe mold smell is not surprising considering the assessment in a recent engineering consultant\u2019s report that 80 % of the building\u2019s roof has failed .\nthis effort led to quick results . read\u2019s was hurt by the lost business from the sit - in and related protests and quickly declared that it would desegregate the lunch counters . on january 22 , the headline of afro american was \u201cnow serve all\u201d , and the article quoted read\u2019s president arthur nattans sr . saying , \u201cwe will serve all customers throughout our entire stores , including the fountains , and this becomes effective immediately\u201d .\nwhat : teach - in \u2013 protest - and speak out . hear the community , including those who remember baltimore\u2019s segregation and today\u2019s youth .\nwith the preservation of the read ' s facades , they say , nearly 90 percent of the wall along lexington street will be preserved and more than 75 percent of the wall along howard street will be preserved .\nareas were established in many of the rite aid locations . this same year , rite aid partnered with urltoken to allow customers of rite aid to place prescription orders through the site for in - store purchase .\nironic to see this article . my mother worked , as a cashier , at the delicatessen of the 1938 vintage kresge five - and - dime department store . it was located at the southeast corner of park and lexington streets , opposite gutman\u2019s in downtown baltimore , md . in 1955 , i remember my aunt taking me to mom\u2019s job and being scolded for sitting at the counter . i just wanted a soda float , which was a dip of vanila ice cream in a glass of coca cola . who knew this little \u2018colored\u2019 girl , all of 5 years old , was in breech of a major store polocy . \u201cnegros can work for and purchase store goods ; however , they can not sit and be served in the store\u201d . my mother , in a frantic at my disappearance , explained this to me , as she lifted me by the arm off that round red leather seat on chrome legs . i never forgot that day . it was my introduction to racism .\nmorgan state president david wilson took the school\u2019s annual founder\u2019s day as the occasion to open a permanent memorial to its unheralded role in the civil rights movement . some of the protesters unveiled a series of plaques posted outside the student dining hall , along with a life - size re\u00adcreation of the lunch counter at read\u2019s , a place where every student will see them .\nbest farmers markets in baltimore charm city ' s farmers markets offer great opportunities to get some of the region ' s best and freshest produce .\nlike many downtown commercial establishments in the early 1950s , the read\u2019s chain maintained a strict policy of racial segregation at their lunch counters . in 1955 , a group of morgan state students came together with the leadership of the recently organized baltimore committee on racial equality to organize a sit - in protest at the lunch counter of the read\u2019s drug store at howard and lexington streets . they succeeded in this effort , marking this building as a witness to the first successful student - led sit - in protest in baltimore and defining a powerful model for the more famous lunch - counter sit - in of greensboro , north carolina in 1960 . this building is currently threatened with total demolition by the proposed development of the superblock by the baltimore development corporation and lexington square partners . baltimore heritage , together with partners and supporters from across the city , is advocating for the city to reconsider this proposal and encourage the preservation and re - use of this essential landmark in baltimore\u2019s civil rights history .\nso we started on the change to integrate eating places . and we continued it , because when i graduated and went off to howard university to graduate school . . . we went into all those restaurants and coffee shops up and down route 1 on our way to [ washington , ] d . c . and we tried to get into them , we tried to desegregate them . it was a continuous movement . . . . it was like building a house , i guess , building blocks . . . . read\u2019s was just read\u2019s . everything else didn\u2019t open immediately . . . . read\u2019s was just the example of the very first that decided to cave in .\nthe sit - in at the flagship store lasted for less than a half an hour , it was non - violent , and no one was arrested . the participants were denied service however , and this sit - in sparked many other protests at other local read\u2019s . as a result of the sit - in protests of read\u2019s drugstores , they lost business , and the owner announced that they would begin serving all customers at all locations . the results of this sit - in were quick , and led to integration at other businesses around baltimore . the methods used during this sit - in also provided a model for future sit - in protests during the civil rights movement .\ngunts , edward .\nread ' s drugstore flap brings baltimore civil rights history to life .\nthe baltimore sun 8 feb . 2011 : n . pag . the baltimore sun . web . 11 sept . 2011 . <\nread\u2019s , as well as many of the other downtown businesses in the early 1950s , had a policy of racial segregation at its lunch counters . african - americans could buy products from the store but they were not allowed service or a place to sit at the lunch counters . however , people were becoming discontent with the institutionalized policies of racial segregation and discrimination in baltimore businesses . in 1955 , a year after the supreme court\u2019s brown v . board of education decision , there was widespread talk of civil rights liberties and desegregation .\nread\u2019s official : please call your students off . they\u2019re staging a showdown here in our northwood store . we\u2019re losing business . dean grant : we teach our students here they must practice democracy and help others to understand it . i don\u2019t think you want us to tell them what they\u2019re doing is wrong . ro : yes , but we\u2019re losing business with them sitting at our counters . dg : well , there are several things you can do . ro : what\u2019s that ? dg : why not put a sign up in your store saying dogs , cats and colored people are not allowed ? ro : well , we couldn\u2019t do that . dg : well , why not put an ad in the afro saying that read\u2019s wants colored people to shop there but they can\u2019t eat there ; and you know you have another alternative , you can say to all your customers everyone can be served at our lunch counters . ro : well , we are in sympathy with this thing \u2013 we\u2019ll see what can be done .\na baltimore civil rights icon is still pushing to help city ' s young sixty years ago , helena hicks helped desegregate the city ' s lunch counters . in the wake of freddie gray ' s death , the 80 - year - old has continued to advocate for baltimore ' s poor , black residents .\ntyler gearhart , executive director of preservation maryland , said he remains concerned about the degree to which lexington square ' s revised plan fails to comply with a 2001 preservation agreement between the city and the state , which called for the read ' s building and others on the block to be preserved if at all possible .\ntoday we have an update with some distressing news regarding historic preservation in baltimore . we just learned that baltimore\u2019s local historic preservation commission - the commission for historical and architectural preservation ( chap ) \u2013 is holding a special \u201cclosed door\u201d meeting on monday , august 27 with the purpose of firing chap\u2019s executive director , ms . kathleen kotarba . while we are reluctant to get involved in a personnel matter at chap , we are confident that the effort to fire ms . kotarba is directly related to her professional work with chap staff and commissioners and fear that it involves recent controversial historic preservation issues \u2013 the preservation of read\u2019s drug store , the mechanic theater , and the edgar allan poe house . as you know , preservation issues are at the forefront of many city - shaping decisions today and we fear that the effort to fire ms . kotarba is an attempt to reduce the influence of historic preservation in baltimore .\nit took two years of demonstrations , but in 1955 , the owners of read\u2019s opened their lunch counters to blacks . four years later , in march 1959 , another sit - in campaign would later change practices at the arundel ice cream chain .\nread\u2019s is part of the so - called \u201csuperblock\u201d where a city - backed $ 150 million apartment - retail project has been the subject of legal disputes for the last six years . in his presentation to the panel , m . j . \u201cjay\u201d brodie , president of the bdc , blamed the lawsuits for tying the city\u2019s hands .\nhi steve \u2013 while the museum does not have a specific \u201cread\u2019s collection , \u201d the objects featured in this post are part of our collections . for more information , please contact joanna church , our director of collections and exhibits at jchurch @ urltoken .\nkaren colizzi noonan , theatre historical society of america \u2018s ( thsa ) commented today on adam meister\u2019s urltoken article clarifying her position both regarding her letter to baltimore city mayor stephanie rawlings - blake and her experience serving on the bdc\u2019s senator advisory panel .\nthe rite aid chain , ( originally called thrif d discount center , ) opened in scranton , pennsylvania in 1962 . through the acquisitions of new drugstores and locations , rite aid quickly expanded into several other states in 1965 . the drugstore chain was renamed as the rite aid corporation in 1968 and made its debut on the american stock exchange that same year . in 1972 , rite aid had 267 locations in 10 states . rite aid was now considered to be the third largest drugstore in america . in 1983 , an acquisition of over 400 stores was made , expanding rite aid to 2 , 000 locations , and reached a profit - level of over $ 1 billion . rite aid also acquired read\u2019s drug store at this time . rite aid bought out perry drug stores in 1995 , and thrifty payless and bi - mart in 1996 . after failing to reach a level of profit acceptable to its new owner , bi - mart was sold off two years later . in 1999 , rite aid bought harco , inc . , k & b inc . , and the general nutrition companies . small\nresponding to pressure from preservationists and civil rights activists fighting to preserve the former read ' s drugstore building downtown , developers of the $ 150 million lexington square project that would have razed the building now agree to incorporate two of its exterior walls into their project .\nbecause the family kept the original read\u2019s name on its stores , the chain\u2019s jewish ownership has been somewhat obscured . the nattans belong in the same category as the hutzlers , gutmans , hoschchilds , kohns , hechts , epsteins\u2014retailers who made an indelible mark on the baltimore scene . and like those other jewish retailers , the nattans went along with baltimore\u2019s jim crow traditions until forced to change during the civil rights era . ( you can read about discrimination against blacks at jewish - owned department stores in an excellent article by paul kramer , \u201cwhite sales , \u201d published in our enterprising emporiums catalog back in 2001 . )\nonline exclusive ! view additional images of morgan state university\u2019s permanent civil rights era exhibit .\n\u201cfinally , we\u2019re going to set some history straight , \u201d gibson told thursday\u2019s crowd .\nthis post was originally published on baltimore heritage \u2018s blog on august 23 , 2012 .\nthe former read\u2019s drugs is at the site of a $ 150 million development of the superblock , an area bordered by lexington , howard and fayette streets and park avenue . architects had drawn up a plan that called for razing the property , which is blighted and vacant\nthe main sit - in occurred at read\u2019s flagship store on january 20 , 1955 . protested also organized several other demonstrations , including those that occurred at other franchise locations . the wave of sit - in protests may have been short - lived , but historians have shown that they inspired future direct action protests in other\nborder cities\nfrom missouri to kentucky . in 1960 , a similar protest in north carolina led to a wave of protests throughout the border south that even spread into a number of communities in the deep south .\nat the time , morgan students could spend their money at the local read\u2019s drugstore but couldn\u2019t sit at the lunch counter . resentment built on campus , where many students were from the integrated north , and groups of morgan students began to line up at the counter daily .\nbiased by laws both written and unwritten , the city could be onerous and discriminating at one turn , accommodating the next . forget , for a moment , the big stuff , like applying for a job or buying a house . for black citizens , simply trying on clothes or shoes , seeing a movie , filling a prescription , getting a bite to eat\u2014hell , a cup of coffee\u2014meant navigating a labyrinth of rules that shape - shifted not just from neighborhood to neighborhood , but often store to store within a single downtown block .\n[ after that ] the protest kinda picked up . even though people think about the civil rights movement starting in the \u201960s , this was the \u201950s\u2014and we had been protesting a long time . the first protest down at ford\u2019s theatre [ in the 1940s ] , part of it was with a group of morgan students . it wasn\u2019t anything new , it was just that the press didn\u2019t pick it up . now , the press did pick up the read\u2019s drug store sit - in\u2014there were , like , three lines in the baltimore sun \u2014and i\u2019m glad they did because that was , like , our only proof that it happened . . . . so we really started a national movement , which we were shocked to find out about in later years , because we were just students doing , you know , i dare you to put me out . you just don\u2019t believe you\u2019re making history , you certainly don\u2019t think about that . . . .\nin 1953 , seven years before the formal launch of the sit - in movement , students from morgan state college were lining up daily at the lunch counter of read\u2019s drugstore . there , some manager or anxious waitress would recite the maryland trespassing statute and ask them to leave .\nalso see individual galleries of the best of baltimore ' s 2015 theater season , the best classical music performed in baltimore in 2015 and baltimore ' s best new bars of 2015 .\npictured left , center : helena hicks , who later went on to earn a ph . d . , as a morgan state college student in her 1955 graduation photo . pictured right , lower left : hicks ' s friend and classmate geraldine leake , who , according to hicks , also took part in the downtown read ' s drugstore sit - in in january of 1955 .\nthe bdc helped him narrow his focus based on the size of each building . if the theater does move into the 21 , 000 - square - foot read ' s building , it would provide extra space for classrooms , offices and a theater shop . the additional space would provide room to expand the theater ' s educational programming and its audience \u2014 between 110 and 120 seats ."]}
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( tac ) is a designer , manufacturer and distributor of peripherals and accessories for video game consoles based out of chino , california .", "topic": 8}, {"text": "their flagship products are a line of corded and wireless guitar controllers for the playstation 2 music video game , guitar hero .", "topic": 30}, {"text": "in 2006 , redoctane announced a lawsuit against the ant commandos alleging unfair competition , trademark infringement , and copyright infringement regarding their production of the guitar controllers .", "topic": 33}, {"text": "the ant commandos announced a counter claim on september 21 , 2006 , filed in the united states district court for the central district of california against activision publishing , inc. and redoctane , inc. alleging that activision and redoctane copied the trade dress and design of their controller .", "topic": 18}, {"text": "both suits were settled in december 2006 , in an agreement which allowed tac to continue selling guitar hero peripherals .", "topic": 0}, {"text": "in 2007 , activision , parent company of redoctane , again filed suit against tac , as well as against several former employees and clients of redoctane , now working for tac , alleging copyright infringement and misappropriating trade secrets , among other charges .", "topic": 18}, {"text": "the guitar controllers that are sold are the freedom vs , the rocking vs , the shredder , and basses of all kinds .", "topic": 20}, {"text": "they also sell the tac thunderbox 28r amplifier that can be used to play a real electric guitar , a real microphone , and has audio inputs for any game console . ", "topic": 30}], "title": "the ant commandos", "paragraphs": ["the ant commandos universal ps2 to ps3 converter review \u2013 sdtekken . com \u2013 tekken news resource !\npingback : the ant commandos ps2 to ps3 converter review ! \u00ab sdtekken . com - tekken news resource !\nas of press time , a representative with the ant commandos had not responded to gamespot ' s request for comment .\nthe ant commandos ' recent run of court battles began last august , when guitar hero publishers activision and redoctane claimed its line of guitar controllers infringed on their trademarks . the ant commandos filed a countersuit against the two companies , claiming that the original guitar hero controller actually ripped off from a magical guitar peripheral made by ant commandos part - owner topway electrical appliance in 1999 .\nin addition , the plaintiffs allege that the yows started companies that would compete with the ant commandos and topway . an attorney for topway did not say if that charge was related to the suit in which activision alleged that the ant commandos intended to establish a new development house with ex - redoctane employees .\nfurthermore , topway and yu claim that when they contacted the ant commandos ' board of directors about these claims and asked them to file suit against the yows , the board violated its fiduciary duties to the shareholders by refusing to pursue the complaint . the yows ' alleged improprieties , mismanagement , and fraud have cost the ant commandos and its shareholders more than $ 4 million , according to topway and yu .\nlast month , redoctane and new parent company activision filed suit against the ant commandos , a chino , california - based company selling a lineup of wired and wireless guitar controllers for use with the playstation 2 edition of guitar hero . the companies allege that the ant commandos are guilty of a litany of offenses , including unfair competition , trademark infringement , copyright infringement , unfair and deceptive trade practices , false advertising , unjust enrichment , and more . the suit also names hong lip yow as a defendant , saying the ant commandos is a shell company and that for all intents and purposes , he and the company are one and the same .\nactivision is suing just about everybody at guitar hero peripheral makers the ant commandos except the janitor and the girl who makes the coffee . when last we left our heroes , activision , who now owns guitar hero creators red octane , was suing the ant commandos , saying that their unlicensed guitar peripherals infringed on the guitar hero trademark . the ant heroes fired back , saying that red octane was just copying the\nmagical guitar\ncontroller from konami ' s guitar freaks . eventually , they all put their johnsons away and settled the matter like grownups . and then activision decided to start with the lawsuits again .\nhong lip yow , owner of the ant commandos , inc . , says tac will continue to design , manufacture , and distribute the guitar mania line despite the original claims filed by activision publishing , inc . and redoctane , inc .\nin the latest in an increasingly bizarre series of legal disputes , the ant commandos is being sued by shareholders who own 50 percent of the company . according to the suit , the plaintiffs are seeking to have the courts dissolve the peripheral manufacturer entirely , forcing it to cease operations and managing the sale of its assets .\nthis time , activision is naming three ex - guitar hero developers along with the ant commandos in the suit . the claim alleges that the three ex - red octaners , now in a new company that ' s affiliated with the ant commandos , basically told tales out of school and shared secrets that they shouldn ' t have . rampant paranoia ? possibly . but until it ' s all resolved , the new company ( oddly referred to both as lodestone entertainment and hourglass interactive ) is prohibited from distributing a demo of its current project , which apparently incorporates elements of guitar hero .\nchino , ca - - ( market wire ) - - september 21 , 2006 - - today , the ant commandos ( tac ) , a leading designer and distributor of innovative peripherals and accessories for the gaming world , announced the launch of the guitar mania amplifier 28r for playstation\u00ae , playstation\u00ae2 , xbox , and xbox360 .\nthe important question that everyone wants to know is how the ant commandos\u2019 universal ps2 to ps3 converter stacks up to the pelican usb ps2 to ps3 adapter \u2026 well , first and foremost , the pelican is still king when it comes to fighting gaming . that being said , the tac converter is still a good option if you don\u2019t want to pay the insane prices the pelican is now going for on the aftermarket .\ntopway and yu are also attempting to have the ant commandos business involuntarily dissolved . under california law , when internal dissension between factions of shareholders results in a deadlock such that the business can no longer continue operating in the interests of the shareholders , the courts can intervene . the business is then sold under court supervision as a whole or in parts , with the proceeds going to creditors , shareholders , and others with a claim against the company .\nredoctane and activision are also taking exception to the ant company ' s claims that the controllers are fully compatible with guitar hero on the ps2 . they allege that the controller doesn ' t interface properly with the game , and that tilting the controller up to activate\nstar power\nin the game doesn ' t work consistently . the companies are asking a judge to rule that the ant company can no longer make , advertise , or sell the guitars , that it recall the guitars it has already sold , and that it turn over all materials associated with the guitars for destruction . as for monetary relief , activision is asking for all of the ant company ' s profits , as well as damages and attorney ' s fees .\ndespite not being the ideal solution for other peripherals and the general nitpicks we have on it , for the purpose of being able to use your gh1 or gh2 controllers on rock band for ps3 or guitar hero iii for ps3 , the ant commandos\u2019 universal ps2 to ps3 converter definitely comes through . we recommend it as an excellent choice for those seeking to breathe new life into their old guitars .\nin the latest suit , filed last month in the us district court , central district of california , topway and diana yu - - two shareholders who collectively own 50 percent of the ant commandos - - claim the company and the owners of the other 50 percent of its stock - - director of marketing raymond yow and president hong lip yow - - are guilty of unlawful business practices , breach of fiduciary duty , fraud , and an array of other charges .\nclick safari in the menu bar at the top of the screen , then preferences .\nwhere the official guitar hero package has the game ' s name in white , gothic letters outlined in black on top of a background of flames , one of the ant company ' s controllers comes with the words\nguitar mania\nin white , gothic letters outlined in black on top of a background of flames , the suit noted . it goes on to point out that one of the ant company offerings also comes with flame and skull - and - crossbones stickers for players to customize their guitars , much like the real guitar hero controller .\nclick the gear in the upper - right hand corner of the window , then internet options .\nthe companies eventually settled that dispute , but it wouldn ' t be the last time they found themselves on opposite sides of a courtroom . earlier this year , activision named the ant commandos , former employees of redoctane , and former redoctane pr representatives reverb inc . in a lawsuit alleging that the defendants had been planning to start up their own competing company , and had even created a demo to shop around for fund raising purposes on activision ' s dime . that case is scheduled to go to trial later this year .\nseptember 21 , 2006 - chino , ca - the ant commandos , inc . ( tac ) announced today it filed a counter claim in the united states district court for the central district of california against activision publishing , inc . and redoctane , inc . the counter claim alleges that both activision and redoctane are violating federal antitrust legislation pertaining to the guitar hero game and controller bundle . in addition , the counter claim alleges that both activision and redoctane copied the identifiable trade dress of the controller from its developer and part owner of tac , topway electrical appliance , co . more specifically , the cross complaint alleges that this design was copied by redoctane in developing the guitar hero sg controller and alleges that redoctane developed the guitar hero game around topway ' s identifiable trade dress . redoctane allegedly copied the color , shape , and placement of the five fret buttons located on the controller .\n* note that the guitars do not allow the ps2 versions of guitar hero to play on the ps3 .\nat the top of your chrome window , near the web address , click the green lock labeled secure .\nplaying both guitar hero and rock band isn ' t much of an option for many of us living in cramped quarters , but ant commandos has just announced the first guitar that can support both games on multiple platforms . their double range guitar plays ps2 and ps3 versions of both guitar hero ( i , ii and iii ) and rock band . all the functionality is retained , like a second set of rock band solo buttons near the strum bar and distortion effects , plus you get some nice extras like wireless functionality and a belt clip that lets you spin the guitar in 360s . available now for $ 59 . 99 , here are all the unabridged details :\nat the top - right hand corner of the window , click the button with three dots on it , then settings .\naccording to the suit , topway and yu allege that the defendants sold products made by topway competitors , withheld more than $ 500 , 000 in payments due to topway , and inappropriately denied them access to its financial records . they also claim that lip yow misappropriated ant commando funds to purchase or lease luxury automobiles , and that the yows dipped into the company kitty to pay for their personal attorney ' s fees .\nhalf of the peripheral maker ' s owners claim the other half committed fraud , embezzlement ; dispute could put the company out of business .\nat the top of your firefox window , to the left of the web address , you should see a green lock . click it .\nall the highlights in the world of games , lovingly delivered 2 - 3 times / week .\nthe item may be missing the original packaging ( such as the original box or bag or tags ) or in the original packaging but not sealed . the item may be a factory second or a new , unused item with defects or irregularities .\nin addition to the counter claim , tac has filed for a preliminary injunction asking the federal court to enjoin activision and redoctane from further infringing on the trade dress originally developed by topway . the injunction also asks the court to allow for fair competition in the market by enjoining the sale of the game / controller\nbundle\nso that consumers no longer have to purchase both the guitar hero game and the redoctane controller but rather may purchase the game and have their choice on which controller to buy . to date , no injunction against tac has been filed in this matter .\nplayers will now have the ability to transform their living rooms into virtual arenas with the wireless technology of the freedom v wireless and the crisp sound of the guitar mania amplifier 28r . extreme rock enthusiasts won ' t want to miss the opportunity to purchase the ultimate rock star gaming package , which includes both peripherals plus a bonus designer guitar strap for one low price !\none other unique feature of the guitars is they come with the 360fly function . this is a button clip that attaches the guitar to your straps or belt loops and allows you to spin the guitar 360 degrees . to get a better idea , watch the video .\nthis is the price ( excluding shipping and handling fees ) a seller has provided at which the same item , or one that is nearly identical to it , is being offered for sale or has been offered for sale in the recent past . the price may be the seller ' s own price elsewhere or another seller ' s price . the\noff\namount and percentage simply signifies the calculated difference between the seller - provided price for the item elsewhere and the seller ' s price on ebay . if you have any questions related to the pricing and / or discount offered in a particular listing , please contact the seller for that listing .\nback in the privacy dialog , click manage website data . . . and type urltoken into the search bar .\nin my testing using a namco arcade stick ( ps1 ) and tekken 5 : dark resurrection , i found that the pelican performed better when performing combos / sequences with strict timing . doing some of the harder isw combos in the game resulted in a higher connect rate when using the pelican vs the tac . the difference is very slight , but ultimately i was able to average a combo on the pelican 5 out 5 times vs 3 out of 5 times on the tac .\nat the top of your opera window , near the web address , you should see a gray location pin . click it .\nfor the tac the last 8 or so inputs would vary from 1 frame to 3 frames between each successive input . the majority of them being 1 . the sequence looking like : 1 - 1 - 3 - 1 - 2 - 1 - 2 - 1 .\nwhen in rock band or guitar hero mode , the converter allows special button combinations when using the ps2 guitars . pressing the start and select buttons together activates the ps3 home menu while pressing select and green or orange together allow for d - pad left or right . the latter of the button combinations , unfortunately , may cause problems during gameplay . as mentioned earlier , the select button can still be used to activate star power . however , if the green or orange button are held when trying to press the select button , star power would not activate . small bummer , yes , but you can still use the tilt to activate star power in its stead .\nguitar hero publisher and parent company activision bring legal action to bear against the maker of an unlicensed line of controllers for the popular game .\nfor the pelican the last 8 or so inputs would vary from 1 frame to 2 frames between each succesive input . the vast majority of them being 1 . the sequence recorded was as follows : 1 - 1 - 1 - 2 - 1 - 1 - 2 - 1 .\ni tested the same process about five times , all of which resulting in similar number sequences and all of them in favor of the pelican .\nthis suit marks a turning of legal tables for redoctane . while it is on the plaintiff ' s side of this case , it has been the defendant in a pair of other recent cases . last year , konami filed suit against the company for selling the dance game in the groove , claiming it infringed on patents it held with its dance dance revolution series .\nin the window that pops up , you should see blocked or blocked temporarily next to access your location . click the x next to this line .\nno spam , no fuss ; just the latest updates delivered right to you .\nthe company will launch an ipo on a ' recognized ' us stock exchange .\nwhen tilting the controller , there\u2019s a slight delay in order for the star power to activate . the converter instructions mention the tilt must be held up for about 1 . 5 seconds in order for star power to activate and that this is necessary due to a difference in tilt sensor design in the ps2 guitars compared to the ps3 guitars . literally , this means you may need to tilt the controller a bit longer than usual or plan ahead so that star power comes out before you die . using the select button , of course , remains as an alternative to activate star power instantly . although , select has it\u2019s own problem which we mention next .\ntopway originally designed and manufactured the magical guitar , a guitar controller for use with playstation\u00ae in 1999 . tac alleges in its cross complaint , among other things , that redoctane purchased several hundred of the magical guitars from topway prior to producing the controllers themselves . furthermore , the cross complaint alleges that top management at redoctane visited the topway factory on numerous occasions and specifically inquired about topway ' s trade dress design .\nclose the privacy menu and refresh the page . try using current location search again . if it works , great ! if not , read on for more instructions .\nclick show more , then make sure only the box labeled location permissions is checked .\nwe calculate the overall star rating using only reviews that our automated software currently recommends .\nrock out louder than ever before on the freedom v wireless , rocking v wired , and shredder guitar controllers by turning up the two customized volume knobs on the guitar mania amplifier 28r higher than any television speaker . players can also jam to a clearer , richer sound with easy to use bass and treble knobs on the stylish silver face plate .\nwith the pelicans no longer being made , this is the best choice out there . for $ 19 . 99 it is a great deal , especially considering the ridiculous prices that the pelican converter is going for ( i\u2019ve seen some auctions end close to $ 100 usd ! ) . don\u2019t hesitate to purchase this converter for your fighting game needs .\nnote : the above screen capture does not reflect the actual frame numbers that were calculated through our testing , it is just an example to show how we got our numbers .\n* for this review , we performed testing using the original gh1 black sg controller , gh2 red sg controller , and with only available controllers for the ps2 game backwards compatibility .\nthe converter itself has three mode options \u2014 game pad ( gp ) , rock band ( rb ) , and guitar hero ( gh ) \u2014 each of which can be selected by moving the onboard switch left or right . what we found interesting was that what mattered most was what mode the converter was set on when first plugging it into the usb .\nthe lowest - priced item in unused and unworn condition with absolutely no signs of wear .\nin the window that pops up , make sure location is set to ask or allow .\nrock out louder than ever before with < br > the guitar mania amplifier 28r from tac .\noops ! we don ' t recognize the web browser you ' re currently using . try checking the browser ' s help menu , or searching the web for instructions to turn on html5 geolocation for your browser . you can also search near a city , place , or address instead .\nearlier this year , a company called knucklebonz filed suit against redoctane , claiming that it had the trademark to the guitar hero name . knucklebonz has been manufacturing guitar - themed collectible sculptures under the guitar hero name since 2003 , though it only registered it with the us patent and trademark office in september of 2005 . last month a judge denied redoctane ' s request to have that case dismissed .\n* please note that this converter was only tested with arcade sticks for this portion of the review .\nif it was set on rb and you were ready to fire up guitar hero iii , for example , despite being able to move the switch to gh , your controller would still be recognized to be in rb mode ( along with improper button mapping ) . if you unplugged the converter , moved the switch to gh , and then plugged it back in , - then - would your controller be recognized for guitar hero iii as normal . obviously , this can be a little inconvenient when switching between games . just be sure to be set in the proper mode whenever plugging the converter into the usb .\ntac\u2019s double range guitar enhances players\u2019 gameplay experience no matter which music - inclined video game or playstation system they are using . by utilizing 2 . 4ghz wireless technology , players can hurl themselves around as they thrash to the beat , up to 30 feet away from the console . a second set of feathertouch fret buttons on its xtended fret array allows players to fully take advantage of experiencing a full range when performing earth - shattering solos , then using the higher set for rhythm parts . the double range\u2019s lower 5 buttons are 100 % compatible with rock band\u2019s solo guitar play and it offers a 5 - way switch to support the sound effect feature in rock band . when playing guitar hero , the lower 5 buttons behave just like the top 5 buttons , thus allowing gamers to simulate solo action in guitar hero i , ii , and iii . additionally , gamers will be able to rock out like a true musician with the 360fly clip , a special belt clip that attaches to the guitar with a single pivot point , allowing players to wildly spin the guitar to replicate the moves of their favorite famous guitarists .\nuncheck the box labeled never allow websites to request your physical location if it ' s already checked .\ni did multi input testing with virtua fighter 5 as well . using a hori real arcade pro 2 ( ps2 ) and it\u2019s auto fire feature , i set the sequence of p + k + g on auto fire . after switching the auto fire off i would measure the inputs difference between both converters .\ntac has today ( may 22nd ) released the v shaped double range guitar ranging in colors from flame red and electric blue , to jet black and is now available at an srp of $ 59 . 99 . if you buy directly from their website , the guitars are currently listed for $ 49 . 99 . the bass styled \u201cwidow maker\u201d is also available , but at the initial price of $ 59 . 99 .\nanother interesting thing we found was that the led player indicator would only light up when in gh mode .\nspecifically , defendants have copied the packaging of plaintiffs ' products and have used plaintiffs ' trademarks and copyrighted material in its packaging and advertising of its own products in an effort to cause confusion among consumers ,\nthe suit reads .\n* * edit : through further testing , we tried out the ps1 official konami dance mat for ddr as well as the ps2 pump it up pad for pump it up exceed . for ddr , up - and - down and left - and - right arrow combinations unfortunately could not be pressed at the same time . this problem is sure to kill most doubles and step sequences like left - right - left - right where you would have one foot resting on one arrow while your other foot steps on the other . for pump it up , the pump it up pad did not seem to suffer from any problems , perhaps because its special diagonal arrows are mapped to the l1 / l2 and r1 / r2 buttons instead .\ngood used condition . is missing shoulder strap . this is used and it is missing the shoulder strap . no sensor .\nyou ' re good to go ! close the settings tab , reload this yelp page , and try your search again .\ntac provides a variety of accessories to complete the rock star experience . check out designer guitar straps including the flame guitar strap and storm guitar strap . customize each guitar with gamer graffix skins designed to fit tac ' s freedom v wireless and rocking v wired . travel in style with the new v controller case , a sleek nylon guitar case designed to carry any guitar mania v series guitar .\nin the end\u2026 the tac converter is very good for fighting games . depending on how much 1 or 2 frames are to you when playing , it may make or break this purchase for you . it isn\u2019t the best one out there and lacks some features that other converters have ( no built in ps / home button , led player indicator does not work ) . this can cause some headache for those who plan on using it for tournaments as there is no quick access to the ps button menu for changing controller inputs on the fly . if your arcade stick has a mode / analog button however , you can use that as a ps / home button .\ntac is dedicated to making superior products for the video game industry . tac ' s guitar controllers offer gamers wireless controlling options . the tac controllers also feature a back lit strum bar , are heavier and stronger than its competitor ' s controllers , and are beautifully colored with quality metallic paint .\ni bought 3\nrefurbished\ncontrollers . one was doa , one worked fine and one will not connect wirelessly . garbage for the price paid .\nhello it is test . winrar provides the full rar and zip file support , can decompress cab , gzip , ace and other archive formats . xspfnzlckiprlyypcjuvxkkzgasezaudvjphello\nhello it is test . winrar provides the full rar and zip file support , can decompress cab , gzip , ace and other archive formats . nbllcopghtobmbtmtiubqharwctbrwvizzohello\n( tac ) have exactly what you are looking for as they have just released a line of guitars compatible with all of these games . touting their new line of wireless guitars as the \u201c4 in 1\u201d guitars , they help to reduce the hassle of switching peripherals from game to game . it doesn\u2019t hurt that they look pretty sweet as well . always another bonus is the ability to have some major rocking out sessions with your friends and family .\ntac is a leading designer , manufacturer , and distributor of innovative peripherals and accessories for the interactive entertainment industry . tac ' s innovative designs follow our fundamental belief of simplicity , interactivity , and mobility . tac ' s commitment to pushing the design limits in these dimensions has spawned many new and exciting products for game enthusiasts worldwide .\nfor ps2 game on ps3 compatibility , there are some ups and downs . first and foremost , the rb and gh modes are not supported when playing a ps2 game on ps3 . so we\u2019re stuck working with gp mode . trying guitar hero ii and guitar hero rock the 80s , the gh1 and gh2 controllers , unfortunately , were not recognized properly , making both games unplayable . trying guitar hero 1 , however , both gh1 and gh2 guitars worked perfectly , including no tilt delays or select button + color button problems .\nbefore it was the $ 100 million publisher of guitar hero , redoctane was best known for making unlicensed third - party peripherals for incredibly successful rhythm games like konami ' s dance dance revolution . but now that it ' s the company with an incredibly successful game , redoctane is taking a second look at those making unlicensed peripherals for its premiere franchise .\nthe guitar mania amplifier 28r plugs directly into a television or audio system via an audio / video cable and is compatible with any guitar controller and all guitar - based games including red octane ' s guitar hero\u2122 . the 30 - watt amp looks like a real amplifier because it is one , sporting two 1 / 4\ninputs for real electric guitars and microphones .\nuse of and / or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our user agreement ( updated 5 / 25 / 18 ) and privacy policy and cookie statement ( updated 5 / 25 / 18 ) . your california privacy rights . the material on this site may not be reproduced , distributed , transmitted , cached or otherwise used , except with the prior written permission of cond\u00e9 nast . ad choices .\nfirst , try refreshing the page and clicking current location again . make sure you click allow or grant permissions if your browser asks for your location . if your browser doesn ' t ask you , try these steps :\ni\u2019d really love to find a review of these guitars somewhere . i waited a long time to see them released in \u201cmid - april\u201d ( they used to claim that\u2019s when they would ship ) and i decided to just go with a nyko frontman . but if the guitar is good enough i might ditch my original redoctane / activision les paul and try one of these out\u2026nice to have interoperability between games , and the second set of frets for rb\u2026\nfrom what i noticed , the lag frame drops occur when trying to input a directional motion in quick succession + a button input ( dashing jabs , also shining wizards ) . i also tested ch d / f + 2 with kazuya into ewgf launch and was able to pull it off with somewhat consistency ( i\u2019m not good at doing this at all ) . if i were to be nitpicky , yes i would say this has slightly less performance than the pelican converter , but most people might not notice or will not see a difference at all .\nfor other games like dance dance revolution series and taiko drum master , our redoctane ignition foam pad and taiko drum controllers were unusable due to special button mapping . both games , of course , are still playable through use of a regular dual shock 2 controller . trying beatmania , the turntable controller worked perfectly in both 5 button and 7 button mode , and in either turntable left or right side configuration .\nkinja is in read - 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{"id": 54853, "summary": [{"text": "delta entertainment corporation , based in los angeles , california , was a major supplier of music and video products .", "topic": 23}, {"text": "the company filed for bankruptcy in 2007 . ", "topic": 4}], "title": "delta entertainment corporation", "paragraphs": ["delta entertainment corporation 1663 sawtelle blvd . , los angeles , ca 90025 , usa\ndelta entertainment corporation is engaged in the manufacture of products and / or product components at this facility .\ncopyright \u00a9 2018 panasonic avionics corporation . all rights reserved . panasonic is a registered trademark of panasonic corporation .\nthe olympia stadium corporation was renamed olympia entertainment in 1996 to reflect the management company\u2019s expanded operations and venues .\nthese addresses are known to be associated with delta entertainment corporation however they may be inactive or mailing addresses only . please verify address for mailing or other purposes .\nestablished in 1979 , panasonic avionics corporation , a u . s . corporation , is a subsidiary of panasonic corporation of north america , the principal north american subsidiary of panasonic corporation . headquartered in lake forest , california with over 4 , 100 employees and operations in 80 global locations , it has delivered over 8 , 000 ife systems and 1 , 000 inflight connectivity solutions to the world\u2019s leading airlines . for additional information , please visit urltoken\ndelta entertainment corporation , which also operates under the name laserlight , is located in los angeles , california . this organization primarily operates in the compact discs business / industry within the wholesale trade - durable goods sector . this organization has been operating for approximately 31 years . delta entertainment corporation is estimated to generate $ 6 . 4 million in annual revenues , and employs approximately 23 people at this headquarters location and 50 total employees across all locations . this organization is engaged in manufacturing activities at this facility .\ndelta entertainment corporation filed as an articles of incorporation in the state of california and is no longer active . this corporate entity was filed approximately thirty - one years ago on wednesday , january 14 , 1987 as recorded in documents filed with california secretary of state .\nhamburg , germany \u2013 april 4 , 2017 \u2013 panasonic avionics corporation ( panasonic ) today announced its next tm inflight entertainment and communications ( ifec ) platform \u2013 the company\u2019s newest and most powerful ifec solution .\nabout panasonic avionics corporation panasonic avionics corporation is the world\u2019s leading supplier of inflight entertainment and communication systems . the company\u2019s best - in - class solutions , supported by professional maintenance services , fully integrate with the cabin enabling its customers to deliver the ultimate travel experiences with a rich variety of entertainment choices , resulting in improved quality communication systems and solutions , reduced time - to - market and lower overall costs .\nincreased pregame and postgame entertainment opportunities with expanded access to restaurants and gathering locations connected to the district detroit \u2013 a new world - class sports and entertainment development revitalizing 50 blocks around the arena .\ndelta corp net profit up to rs 16 . 38 cr in july - september quarter\nolympia entertainment is one of the country\u2019s most diverse sports and entertainment companies and the largest organization of its kind in the midwest . the company owns and operates detroit\u2019s historic fox theatre and city theatre . in addition , olympia entertainment book events and operates joe louis arena , home of the detroit red wings of the national hockey league ( nhl ) and books concert events comerica park , home of the detroit tigers of major league baseball . olympia entertainment also handles business operations for the detroit red wings and collaborates with the detroit tigers and other companies owned by michael and / or marian ilitch . as detroit\u2019s premiere marketer of downtown sports and entertainment , olympia entertainment , along with other ilitch companies , hosts on average 300 events and draws more than 10 million * guests among all venues annually .\nthrough your purchase , delta children is able to provide safe sleep environments for babies around the world .\nthe \u201cplaza\u201d \u2013 an outdoor urban plaza that will be regularly programmed with music and entertainment and serve as a signature new public gathering place in detroit .\nthe renovated 68 , 000 - square - foot edifice that chronicles delta\u2019s history and the development of commercial aviation is set to officially relaunch on tuesday in a grand opening ceremony to include remarks by gov . nathan deal , mayor kasim reed and delta ceo richard anderson . the event also marks delta\u2019s 85th anniversary of passenger service .\ndelta corp currently owns two hotels and a villa in goa and one hotel in daman . in addition , delta corp also has a substantial stake in the holding company of ramada caravela beach resort , with no operational interest or management control .\ndelta corp , the company focused on casinos in goa and promoted by jaydev mody , has built the deltin in daman .\non october 16 , delta corp reported a consolidated net loss of rs 3 . 52 crore for the quarter ended september 2014 .\nliberty media corporation operates and owns interests in a broad range of media , communications and entertainment businesses . those businesses are attributed to three tracking stock groups : the liberty siriusxm group , the liberty braves group and the liberty media group . the businesses and assets attributed to the liberty siriusxm group ( nasdaq : lsxma , lsxmb , lsxmk ) include our interest in siriusxm . the businesses and assets attributed to the liberty braves group ( nasdaq : batra , batrk ) include our subsidiary braves holdings , llc . the businesses and assets attributed to the liberty media group ( nasdaq : lmca , lmck ) consist of all of liberty media corporation ' s businesses and assets other than those attributed to the liberty siriusxm group and the liberty braves group , including its interests in live nation entertainment and formula one , and minority equity investments in time warner inc . and viacom .\nclose by is the no . 6 id badge worn by catherine fitzgerald , woolman\u2019s executive secretary for 40 years . she was among the first half - dozen employees of a now - international corporation that today boasts more than 80 , 000 employees .\ndeltin palms , goa is a 27 - room boutique hotel , located on the banks of the mandovi river , and is a 5 minute feeder boat ride to the delta corp ' s offshore casinos . it is used primarily for delta ' s casino guests .\nthe bigger uncertainty is not financial , but regulatory . apart from daman , there aren\u2019t many options for delta corp to garner scale .\ndelta corp , through its subsidiaries and jvs , intends to ride the growth wave of development in the east african countries . delta corp has formed a joint venture company with reliance industries limited ( ril group ) , namely , delta corp east africa ( dceal ) , through its wholly\u2013owned subsidiary delta pan africa ( dpal ) . dceal has already acquired close to 803 , 720 sq\u2013ft of land with a development potential of closed to two million sq\u2013ft . it has planned a combination of commercial office space development , retail and hotel projects .\nthe next platform was designed to help airlines overcome key challenges by transforming typically rigid entertainment systems into a flexible ifec platform . panasonic is introducing a scalable ifec solution with the next platform , which blends the latest in inflight entertainment technology , connectivity services , and consumer technologies to help airlines reach their business objectives . this approach helps airlines maximize their investment by dramatically extending the lifespan of the ifec platform .\nparents also love delta children\u2019s expansive line of baby gear , including strollers & joggers , bassinets , high chairs , and walkers . to help babies and kids sleep better , top of the line crib and toddler mattresses by delta children , beautyrest , and serta feature the newest innovations in sleep technology . make sure your nursery is able to grow with your child , with delta children\u2019s guardrails and bedrails that instantly convert your crib into a toddler bed or full - size bed . and don\u2019t forget about delta children\u2019s practical yet stylish storage items , sure to keep any bedroom organized .\nmanagement at delta corp believes that hospitality business in india has a long\u2013term growth prospect . in order to tap the opportunity available in the hospitality sector , delta corp has formed a jv with peninsula land limited i . e . , pll delta hotel limited ( ? \u00f3\u00f4\u00e9\u00bc ? \u00a3plldhl ? \u00f3\u00f4\u00e9\u00bc\u00f4\u00e4\u00f3 ) . going forward , plldhl intends to develop 3 / 4 star 100\u2013bed hotels in various urban locations in india primarily in southern and western india .\ndelta corp also provides real estate consultancy services to peninsula land which comprise of conceptualisation , designing , procuring permissions , etc . for an agreed consideration .\nthe acquisition will be effected by liberty media acquiring 100 % of the shares of delta topco , the parent company of formula one ( delta topco herein referred to as\nformula one\n) ( 2 ) . the acquisition is subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions and is described in more detail below .\na sizable addition hangs from the rafters close by . built from scratch by museum mechanic arthur arace , it\u2019s a replica of a huff - daland duster , a 23 - foot - long aircraft that dusted crops in the mississippi delta , protecting cotton fields from the boll weevil . the crop - dusting division of huff daland airplanes was established in 1924 and formed the roots of today\u2019s delta . the airline was in fact named for the delta region these planes flew .\nliberty media owns interests in a broad range of media , communications and entertainment businesses . those interests are attributed to three tracking stock groups : the liberty siriusxm group , the liberty braves group , and the liberty media group .\ndelta children has over 50 years of experience creating safe and stylish products for babies , toddlers , and teens . the leading manufacturer of cribs and toddler beds also specializes in a wide range of furniture for kids of all ages , including : gliders , changing tables , dressers , bookcases , playroom accessories , toy storage , kids\u2019 chairs , twin & full - sized beds , and much more . along with their own furniture collections , delta children also has partnerships with the most prestigious and well - known brands . from disney to nickelodeon , warner brothers , major league baseball ( mlb ) , sesame street , marvel , entertainment one , jeep , simmons kids , beautyrest , and serta \u2013 delta children has it all !\ndelta corp had realised the synergistic advantage of gaming and hospitality right from the beginning , and therefore , hospitality has always been an integral part of the growth strategy .\nsimilar issues have kept him away from nepal , too . mody and delta took active interest in a racecourse project in ludhiana that the punjab government announced in 2013 .\ndedicated to creating memorable sports and entertainment experiences . we achieve this mission through a culture of excellence and innovation , striving to provide superior fan experiences , building upon our traditions , demonstrating leadership in the community and providing value to all stakeholders .\ndelta children is the world ' s leading crib manufacturer . shop our collection of nursery furniture , kids ' furniture , cribs , baby strollers , mattresses , beds and more products .\n\u201cthis is an opportunity in a much bigger way to bring the history of aviation home to atlanta , \u201d he said . \u201cit\u2019s part of atlanta\u2019s history because it\u2019s delta\u2019s history . \u201d\ndelta children is the most trusted name in baby and children\u2019s furniture for a reason : the safety of kids always comes first . all products are tested above and beyond the standards for your child\u2019s safety . delta children has also donated $ 3 million to families in need as part of their safe sleep campaign , dedicated to finding a safe place for every baby to sleep .\nwhile the future holds promise there are question marks in the present . delta corp exited its kenyan realty business earlier this year , which will result in a dip in revenue in 2014 - 15 .\ndelta owns three of the six offshore casino licences in goa . onshore casinos in goa are only allowed to have electronic gaming . apart from goa and daman , india allows casinos only in sikkim .\nin april 2000 , comerica park , the new home of the detroit tigers hosted opening day and ushered in a new era of mlb baseball in detroit . the 41 , 000 + seat ballpark is owned by the detroit - wayne county stadium authority , and olympia entertainment operates comerica park .\nstill with the \u2018game\u2019 metaphor , the casino can be a game - changer for daman , delta corp and the gaming business in india . it can also pitchfork jaydev mody as india\u2019s foremost gaming evangelist .\nall trademarks and copyrights are owned by their respective companies and / or entities . the companies and people profiled on corporation wiki are displayed for research purposes only and do not imply an endorsement from or for the profiled companies and people . data inaccuracies may exist . no warranties , expressed or implied , are provided for the business data on this site , its use , or its interpretation .\ndelta corp limited is betting big on the casino gaming industry in india and has already started two offshore casinos in goa i . e . , casino royale and kings casino . casino royale is india ? \u00f3\u00f4\u00e9\u00bc\u00f4\u00e4\u00f3s largest casino vessel with four operational decks with 10 , 098 sq\u2013ft gaming area having 50 gaming tables , 30 slot machines , 6 , 000 sq\u2013ft of live kitchen managed by china garden and other entertainment areas like live music on the rooftop . since these casino gaming vessels are anchored on river mandovi in goa , delta corp has acquired four jetties namely , betim , reis magos , barcolento and noah ? \u00f3\u00f4\u00e9\u00bc\u00f4\u00e4\u00f3s ark as well as six feeder boats in order to ferry its customers from the main land to the offshore casinos .\nolympia entertainment\u2019s roots date back to 1927 , when the olympia stadium was built in downtown detroit to serve as a live entertainment venue and serve as the home of detroit\u2019s nhl franchise , named the detroit cougars ( 1926\u20131930 ) . nicknamed \u201cthe old barn , \u201d olympia stadium opened on october 26 , 1927 and hosted a variety of events including rodeos , concerts ( elvis presley and frank sinatra to name a couple ) , boxing matches , presidential addresses , seven stanley cup winning red wings teams and housed the detroit pistons of the national basketball association . olympia stadium closed its doors in 1979 and was demolished in 1986 .\nolympia entertainment\u2019s roots date back to 1927 , when the olympia sports arena was built in downtown detroit to accommodate detroit\u2019s nhl franchise , the detroit cougars , and serve as the premier venue for a variety of entertainment . affectionately known as \u201cthe old barn , \u201d olympia stadium opened its doors in october 1927 and hosted a wide variety of events including rodeos , ice shows , an elvis presley concert , frank sinatra concert , the harlem globetrotters , presidential addresses , and seven stanley cup winning red wings teams over its 72 - year history . the olympia sports arena closed its doors in 1979 and was demolished in 1986 .\nenglewood , colo . & london - - ( business wire ) - - liberty media corporation (\nliberty media\n) ( nasdaq : lsxma , lsxmb , lsxmk , batra , batrk , lmca , lmck ) and cvc capital partners (\ncvc\n) announced today that liberty media has agreed to acquire formula one , the iconic global motorsports business , from a consortium of sellers led by cvc .\nmody had urged the government to allow casinos in the area too as horse - racing is a seasonal activity . while delta technically qualified in the bid to build the racecourse , mody says nothing else moved after that .\nin 1982 , michael and marian ilitch purchased the olympia stadium corporation , the management company for olympia stadium and renamed it olympia arenas , inc . the newly purchased business was responsible for managing events at joe louis arena ( which had been completed in 1979 as the home of the detroit red wings ) , cobo arena and the glens falls civic center . that same year , mr . and mrs . ilitch purchased the detroit red wings .\nthat constitutes a major route change for one of atlanta\u2019s more interesting but lesser - known attractions , which mainly has welcomed delta \u201cfamily\u201d and in - the - know aviation aficionados since its opening beside hartsfield - jackson international airport in 1995 .\nhideo nakano , chief executive officer of panasonic avionics corporation , says : \u201ctoday isn\u2019t the launch of a new ifec product ; it\u2019s about a new way of doing business . the next ifec solution is a business platform that has been built to respond to the trends and challenges that airlines face . it is about innovating with purpose to create a bespoke offering that is aligned with our customers\u2019 business models , increasing their efficiency and enhancing their inflight experience . \u201d\nbroking house motilal oswal securities ltd ( mosl ) in a report on the company in september estimated that delta corp\u2019s gaming revenues can more than double by 2016 - 17 to rs 563 crore , with a compounded annual growth rate of 30 % .\ndelta corp limited has also forayed into the aviation sector by providing charter flight services . aaa aviation pvt . ltd . has nsop license for non\u2013scheduled airline business and its fleet currently includes a helicopter , ( robinson r ? \u00f3\u00f4\u00e9\u00bc\u00f4\u00e7\u00a3 44 ) and an aircraft ( beechcraft king air c90 b ) . through aviation business , delta corp intends to provide services like chartered aviation services ; aircraft and helicopter sales ; logistics and distribution network ; air and ground crew training facility ; fixed base operation , etc .\nwith the new caravela and the upcoming casino in daman , mody is eyeing the jackpot . the two new products can increase the number of people who can play at delta corp casinos at the same time from 2 , 000 to 3 , 400 .\ndelta corp owns and operates three offshore casinos in goa out of a total of six offshore casino licenses and also one land based casino . the total number of gaming positions in goa is about 1400 . a brief description of these casinos is as under :\ntoday , mody is less of a gambler and gamer , and more of an entrepreneur in that space . delta corp , which runs two offshore casinos on the mandovi river in goa , raked in gaming revenues of rs 257 crore in 2013 - 14 .\nin their report , mosl analysts atil mehra and niket shah say : \u201cwe believe delta is at an inflection point . the investment phase is behind and the launch of the daman casino could trigger significant cash generation . . . beginning financial year 2016 . \u201d\nmorgan stanley is serving as exclusive financial advisor and baker botts llp is serving as legal advisor to liberty media . goldman sachs international is serving as exclusive financial advisor and freshfields bruckhaus deringer and weil , gotshal & manges are serving as legal advisers to delta topco .\ninside the gates , the museum proper announces its renewal , designed by atlanta architects stevens & wilkinson , with airplane - silver tones freshly painted across the front facades of both hangars . these are delta\u2019s oldest headquarters buildings , designated a historic aerospace site in 2011 .\ndeltin jaqk , goa is one of india\u2019s leading live offshore gaming casinos with about 400 gaming positions . offering international games , live entertainment daily , and separate vip gaming areas , the casino is also equipped with a helipad , and is serviced by high speed feeder boats from multiple jetties . the casino also houses a cr\u00e8che and playroom for children , an aquabar , and 2 vip suites .\nmotorcity casino hotel has 400 rooms and suites . dining options include iridescence , detroit\u2019s only aaa four diamond award - winning restaurant , grand river deli , and assembly line buffet . with live entertainment nightly at chromatics , detroit\u2019s only radio bar , spectators sports bar to watch the game , and amnesia , detroit\u2019s only ultra lounge , there\u2019s something for everyone . for more information please visit urltoken .\nchase carey has been appointed by delta topco and will serve as the new chairman of formula one , succeeding peter brabeck - letmathe , who will remain on formula one ' s board as a non - executive director . bernie ecclestone will remain formula one ' s ceo .\nin 1987 , the ilitch family purchased detroit\u2019s iconic fox theatre ( built in 1928 ) and renovated the 4 , 800 + seat venue , saving 80 % of the original surfaces . in 1988 , the ilitch family re - opened the fox and moved olympia entertainment and little caesars pizza headquarters into the building . in 1989 , the national parks service designated the fox theatre as a national landmark .\nthough there is plenty new to see inside , the biggest change is only felt . that\u2019s the addition of air conditioning and heat controls that not only ensure a comfortable year - round visitor experience for the first time but also allow precious pieces of delta\u2019s history to be showcased .\nhangar two is so large that it can hold a boeing 767 ( known as \u201cthe spirit of delta\u201d and itself filled with memorabilia ) and host a 1 , 200 - guest seated dinner under wing . ( the museum plans to be big in the event rental business . )\nlast year , the goa government under manohar parrikar vacillated for almost four months before allowing delta corp to bring in a large vessel named mv horseshoe from north america as a casino to replace an ageing vessel . now renamed deltin royale , it is the largest casino on the mandovi .\nafter a couple of years , he started investing in his hobby , gambling , and acquired three licences in goan offshore casinos , one by one . he also invested in a kenyan realty business through delta corp along with reliance industries chairman mukesh ambani , who invested in his personal capacity .\nharry potter , far from bursting onto the literary scene , grew slowly into the entertainment phenomenon now known worldwide . similarly , he grew slowly in the mind and life of his creator , author j . k . rowling . this film examines the sites , sounds , and life - altering events that influenced j . k . rowling during her life before harry , but which perhaps had an impact on harry as well\nin a display case across the propeller age hangar , there\u2019s a business card from delta founder c . e . woolman with his information on one side and a photograph of a duster flying on the reverse , to illustrate for the unknowing how the world\u2019s first aerial crop - dusting company operated .\nis india\u2019s largest live offshore gaming vessel . the ship has more than 800 gaming positions across 116 tables and 250 slot machines . the five - level casino also has an in - house dining and entertainment restaurant \u2018vegas\u2019 and an exclusive lounge \u2018whiskys\u2019 , with an extensive single malt collection . it is also home to the royale poker room , india\u2019s largest dedicated poker room . it also offers private gaming suites for select guests .\nmody says while he is ready to invest in sikkim , he wants the upcoming airport to be completed first and that project has been delayed . delta has acquired land in sri lanka , which has casinos , but regulatory issues \u2014 mainly the decision to allot only annual licences \u2014 have deterred mody .\ncopyright \u00a9 2018 delta children ' s products corp . all rights reserved . privacy policy \u2022 terms of use \u2022 returns & exchanges taxes apply for the following states : ar , ca , il , nj , ny , pa , mi , wi . we ship only to the us contiguous 48 states .\ncobra entertainment llc is a music and video label which boasts an extensive and unique catalog of content . our music catalog consists of a wide range of genres including classical , contemporary , nature , new age , halloween and christmas . our dvd catalog offers a wide selection of special interest , documentaries , children\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s , classic film , tv programs and exclusive content . please keep checking back for new releases from our vault , which are added often at :\n\u201cwe\u2019re still doing it , \u201d she said of the display case shelves filling with historic objects . but meng estimated that 95 percent of the pieces are being exhibited for the first time , including much more from delta\u2019s \u201cfamily tree\u201d of 40 airlines that has grown via a series of mergers and acquisitions over its nine - decade history .\nthe changes are signaled by a new , large street sign and a no - way - to - miss - it landmark , a boeing 757 , marking a dedicated entrance on woolman place . before , museum visitors had to have an appointment , and clearing a security gate onto delta\u2019s corporate campus could feel something like accessing fort knox .\n10 a . m . - 4 : 30 p . m . mondays , tuesdays , thursdays , fridays and saturdays ; noon - 4 : 30 p . m . sundays . $ 12 , $ 9 ages 65 and older , $ 6 ages 5 - 17 . 1060 delta blvd . , atlanta . 404 - 715 - 7886 , urltoken .\nchase carey , chairman of formula one , said :\ni am thrilled to take up the role of chairman of formula one and have the opportunity to work alongside bernie ecclestone , cvc , and the liberty media team . i greatly admire formula one as a unique global sports entertainment franchise attracting hundreds of millions of fans each season from all around the world . i see great opportunity to help formula one continue to develop and prosper for the benefit of the sport , fans , teams and investors alike .\ndelta corp limited (\ndelta corp\n) is the only listed company engaged in the casino ( live , electronic and online ) gaming industry in india . we , along with our subsidiaries , currently own and operate casinos in india , in the states of goa and sikkim , offering approximately 1 , 600 gaming positions . in addition , we have also ventured into the fast - growing online gaming space through our acquisition of gauss networks private limited , which operates the online poker site \u2018adda52 . com\u2019 . our early - mover advantage has helped us secure a leadership position , with our company holding three of the six offshore gaming licenses issued in goa , one land based casino in goa and one in sikkim ; and one online poker site .\nmeanwhile , workers from exhibit designer gary lee super associates hustled to put finishing touches on other presentation pieces , including a 37 - foot - diameter elevated turntable that showcases one from the museum\u2019s \u201cfleet\u201d of historic aircraft . it\u2019s a restored 1931 curtiss - wright 6b sedan , similar to the travel air s - 6000 - b that flew delta\u2019s first passengers on june 17 , 1929 .\nlittle caesars arena , the cornerstone of the district detroit , will open its doors in 2017 . the new home of the detroit red wings and the detroit pistons , as well other sports and entertainment events , concerts , family shows and community functions , will feature a dramatic arena bowl , proximity to the action and great sight lines . rich with the tradition of the original six\u2122 detroit red wings , the detroit pistons and detroit\u2019s incredible musical heritage , little caesars arena will also feature state - of - the - art technology and fan amenities .\nanother of its highlights is a boeing 737 - 200 flight simulator , the same type used to train delta pilots . those who book the only full - motion professional flight simulator open to the public in the u . s . receive a 10 - minute pre - flight briefing , 45 minutes of flight time and a five - minute post - flight review . the cost is $ 395 for up to four guests .\nfeatures : the fox theatre was the crown jewel of detroit\u2019s theater district during the first quarter of the 20th century playing host to some of the biggest names in show business and showing first - runs of some of the greatest films in history . the fox theatre has played host to some of the greatest names in entertainment including louis armstrong , cab calloway , frank sinatra , sammy davis jr . , stevie wonder and diana ross . designated a national landmark in 1989 , the fox is the second largest surviving theatre ( over 4 , 800 seats ) in the nation and has the second largest functioning wurlitzer organ .\ndeltin suites , goa is a 106 room , five - star hotel with an in - house casino is located in nerul in north goa . deltin suites is equipped with all modern amenities and recreational facilities , including two restaurants , a lounge bar , spa , gym and swimming pool . the property is a 5 to 10 minute drive from the popular candolim and calangute beaches , and is close to boarding points for delta corp ' s offshore casinos .\nthe company is also in the early stage of establishing a 7 , 000 sq\u2013ft land base casino in daman . it has also acquired approximately 34 . 9 % stake in advani hotels & resorts ( india ) limited through its subsidiary company , delta hospitality private limited . advani is the owner of the hotel ramada caravela beach resort and , through its subsidiary , operates an offshore casino in goa named\ncasino goa\naboard the vessel ? \u00f3\u00f4\u00e9\u00bc ? \u00a3m v caravela ? \u00f3\u00f4\u00e9\u00bc\u00f4\u00e4\u00f3 .\ndeltin daman casino in march 2014 , we launched the deltin , daman , india ' s largest integrated casino resort . it is a five - star hotel with 176 rooms and banqueting facilities , ideally located to attract guests from maharashtra and gujarat . we are currently awaiting the gaming license for the same , pursuant to which we believe we will be in a position to provide a complete gaming and family entertainment experience at this hotel . the casino , when operational , is proposed to be spread over approximately 60 , 000 sq . ft . and is expected to have in excess of 1200 gaming positions . we believe that upon commencement of casino operations , the deltin will be the only integrated casino resort of its size in india .\nfor inquiries related to this message please contact support . for sales inquiries , please visit urltoken\nif you believe this to be in error , please confirm below that you are not a robot by clicking\ni ' m not a robot\nbelow .\nplease make sure your browser supports javascript and cookies and that you are not blocking them from loading . for more information you can review the terms of service and cookie policy .\nwe are updating our terms of service , privacy policy , and cookie and internet advertising policy effective may 25 , 2018 ! you can preview the new version and see details about the updates here .\nhello ! we have selected english as your language preference . if you would like to browse in a different language , please choose a language using the dropdown . deutsch english espa\u00f1ol fran\u00e7ais italiano \u65e5\u672c\u8a9e\njohnny cash featuring june carter and the carter family with jack hale , jr . and his nashville all - 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container\nalf bicknell , driver and road manager for the beatles from 1964 - 1966 , recalls stories and incidents about the rock musicians . includes original black and white footage from this time period , as well as live 1990s concert footage featuring paul mccartney\nrichard hannay is on vacation in london when he meets a mysterious woman who tells him of a spy ring which she is trying to crack . she doesn ' t know the identity of the masterspy , but does know a few revealing details . later she is murdered - - before hannay can learn anything more . his own life now in danger , hannay sets out to solve a mystery .\n- - container\na man awakens one morning to find himself arrested for undisclosed charges . to uncover the reasons behind his charges and to protest his innocence , he tries to look behind the facade of the judicial systems , all to no avail\nsilent comedy films featuring charlie chaplin . also includes a chronology exploring every aspect of chaplin ' s life and work and triumphs and disasters\njohn wayne on film : a documentary film which takes us through wayne ' s legendary film career . from his struggles in the 1930s , to stagecoach and the rejuvenation of the western genre , and onto fort apache , the alamo , the searchers , and other unforgettable classics that propelled john wayne to the ranks of movie star , mythic hero , and american institution\naudience level : 0 . 20 ( from 0 . 05 for john wayne . . . to 0 . 45 for the trial . . . )\n\u00e2\u00a9 2010 oclc online computer library center , inc . worldcat identities is covered by the oclc researchworks terms and conditions oclc 6565 kilgour place , dublin oh usa 43017\nour company currently operates three offshore casinos in goa , with a total of approximately 1 , 600 gaming positions . we operate deltin royale and deltin jaqk , amongst the country\u2019s two largest offshore casinos , and deltin caravela , the only floating hotel with a casino in india . our company also owns and operates the deltin suites , a 106 room , all - suite hotel with a casino as well as operates the deltin palms , a 27 - room boutique hotel , both located in goa . we also operate the casino deltin denzong located at the denzong regency hotel in gangtok , sikkim . we also own and operate the deltin , a 176 room five - star hotel in daman , which is an integrated resort with a proposed casino . we also own and operate the online poker site ' urltoken ' .\ndeltin caravela , goa , is india\u2019s first off - shore gaming casino and the only floating hotel with a casino in india . it offers more than 100 gaming positions comprising 17 live gaming tables and 10 slot machines .\ndeltin suites casino we commenced operations of our first land based casino at deltin suites , our five - star property in goa in december 2015 . this marked our entry into the onshore gaming space helping us expand our imprint beyond the offshore space . the casino offers about 70 gaming positions .\ndeltin denzong casino , sikkim on july 26 , 2016 , we entered into a leave and license agreement for license of premises located in the hotel denzong regency in gangtok , sikkim . we have since commenced casino operations pursuant to a license issued to us by the government of sikkim .\nurltoken ' urltoken ' currently offers online games such as poker and rummy . we also intend to ramp up its offerings related to rummy and also to introduce online skilled games related to fantasy sports , thereby offering a bouquet of options to customers in the online gaming space .\nthrough our acquisition of the online poker site ' urltoken ' , we have established our presence in the online gaming business in india and reach out to a larger customer base across india thereby supplementing our offline gaming business . we also believe that our presence in the online gaming sector will result in our company being a leading player with a presence across multiple formats in the gaming and hospitality industry .\ngaming and hospitality go hand - in - hand . both these are mutually inclusive and reciprocating businesses , each driving the other . in fact , gaming and hospitality globally form an unbeatable holistic experience that attracts not only serious gamers , but tourists and families .\nvilla marina , goa , is a riverside luxury country house ideal for large gatherings having 6 duplex rooms .\nthe deltin , daman is a 176 room five - star integrated resort with a proposed casino located in daman , india . the deltin is the largest integrated resort in daman , spread over 10 acres with approximately 300 , 000 sq . ft . of developed area . this hotel offers the largest banquet facility in the area with 3 bars , 4 speciality restaurants , 29 , 000 sq . ft . of indoor event ( mice space ) and 8 , 000 sq . ft . high - end retail space . it also has a facility of spa , salon , gym and swimming pool .\nthe courtyard at the deltin in the coastal union territory of daman tries to recreate the feel of a beachside resort . the long and curved pool with a bar at one end and sunbeds on the edge that allow guests to dip their torsos in water also has a beach - like slope to wade into .\nlike on indian beaches , sometimes guests do wade right in , wearing t - shirts , banyans or even long flowing nightgowns . for a five - star hotel , this isn\u2019t a pretty sight . so , a staff member gently requests a guest to don swimwear , only to face the materteral retort : \u201cdo you expect us to wear bikinis ? \u201d\ndaman , a former portuguese colony , actually has its own swimwear for women , easily available in the markets near devka beach . inspired by the salwar kurta , the innovative swimwear works well with the conservative clientele in the swimming pools of daman\u2019s hotels .\nthe beach town \u2014 often called a mini - goa \u2014 has a church of bom jesus ( goa has the basilica ) , and small portuguesebuilt forts on either side of the daman ganga that flows through to the arabian sea . devka is not much of a beach , largely rocky , with little sand \u2014 but has all the hotels around it .\nthe better beach , jampore , has no hotels around , and offers cheap thrills such as horse and camel rides . the real attraction of daman is the availability of cheap liquor \u2014 in the middle of gujarat where it is prohibited .\nweekend evenings turn this heritage town into a quaint drinking joint preferred by the gujarati folk and visitors from mumbai .\nhard - drinking american comedian wc fields once famously said : \u201ci spent half my money on gambling , alcohol and wild women . the other half i wasted . \u201d\ntourists to daman have enough of the grog and , although \u2018wild women\u2019 will remain a fantasy at best , they will soon get a chance to spend their money ( perhaps even more than half ) on fields\u2019 other not - so - trivial pursuit of gambling .\ndaman , a mix of european heritage and gujarati ethos , now awaits its first casino , which will be housed in the deltin ; the casino can be up and running within three months of getting a licence .\nset away from both the beaches , the hotel got its five - star certification a month and a half back and has now applied for a casino licence .\nthe deltin , spread over 10 acres , is the only five - star hotel in the town , and the casino of course will be \u2014 an appropriate metaphor the only game in town .\nmody himself has been a gambling and horse - racing enthusiast . he\u2019s at ease setting up a poker table at his home in south mumbai for a photo shoot for et magazine , and owns 55 horses . on sunday , october 12 , mody\u2019s colt quasar won the pune derby with stake money of rs 50 lakh .\nmody will soon set sail on the mandovi with another smaller casino vessel , the deltin caravela , at the peak of goa\u2019s tourist season to utilize the third casino licence he owns .\nunlike his other two vessels ( the deltin jakq and deltin royale ) that are large casinos , the caravela is designed for charters by groups and for parties .\nin 2013 , mody acquired the caravela , goa\u2019s first offshore casino , from advani hotels & resorts .\nafter running the old ship for a while , mody has now retired the vessel and brought in a new one that will be ready to launch in two months .\nmody hates the hotels business . \u201cfor the kind of capital it needs , the returns are really low . i do not see why people keep investing in hotels , \u201d says mody .\nwell , he has little choice but to do so , for as he himself puts it : \u201cwhere will our casino patrons stay otherwise ? \u201d for the time being , mody is running his daman hotel on hospitality revenues \u2014 which accrue from weekend visits , marriages and conferences .\nthe company today has a market capitalization of rs 2 , 000 crore , with its share price hovering around rs 87 , well below the high of rs 127 it hit in january 2014 before the deltin was launched .\nstill , casinos remain the political whipping boys in goa . this year on october 2 , gandhi jayanti , the congress demanded all casinos must stay closed , and the government agreed .\nfor jaydev mody , this is a second coming . he ended his first inning in realty and textiles eight years ago when the piramal group of companies split . faced with a choice of working with either of the two groups \u2014 one led by his sister urvi piramal and the other by his friend ajay piramal \u2014 mody decided to retire at 50 .\nmody lives the good life . he lives in mumbai , off peddar road in a house named barry villa , with his wife , celebrated corporate lawyer zia mody , and their three daughters . the family shares the home with six labradors \u2014 \u201conly two of which , neo and nala , hang out with me\u201d \u2014 and the villa is tastefully done up with sculptures and paintings .\nbut it\u2019s when you speak about games of chance that you spy the gleam in mody\u2019s eye . he proudly shows a video on his phone of his horse quasar racing ahead . today , though , it\u2019s all about business plans , with little left to chance . in daman , although still awaiting a casino licence , mody talks of the possibility of expanding his plan of a 150 - 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{"id": 54869, "summary": [{"text": "continua health alliance is an international non-profit , open industry group of nearly 240 healthcare providers , communications , medical , and fitness device companies .", "topic": 3}, {"text": "continua health alliance members aim to develop a system to deliver personal and individual healthcare .", "topic": 22}, {"text": "continua was a founding member of personal connected health alliance which was launched in february 2014 with other founding members mhealth summit and himss . ", "topic": 32}], "title": "continua health alliance", "paragraphs": ["continua health alliance has specified global certification forum ( gcf ) certification as a pre - requisite for continua certification of personal health devices incorporating 3gpp wireless connectivity .\ncontinua health alliance officials say the company is creating an interoperable source code software library for mobile platforms .\nthe continua health alliance is an organization of over 200 member companies with a shared interest in providing standardized remote health monitoring solutions .\nestablished in 2006 as the continua health alliance , the organization partnered with the mhealth summit ( now the connected health conference ) and himss to launch the personal connected health alliance in april 2014 . pcha now publishes the continua design guidelines , promoting open , interoperable personal health solutions as part of its mission to achieve personal connected health for all .\nlni is a continua contributing member , and has become a \u201ccontinua development partner . \u201d\nwashington d . c . , usa , april 22 , 2014 \u2013 the personal connected health alliance has been launched to represent the consumer voice in personal connected health . it has been established as an international non - profit organisation by continua health alliance , mhealth summit and himss .\ncontinua health alliance officials on wednesday praised the texas health and human service commission for the approval of rules allowing texas medicaid to begin reimbursing for telemonitoring services and setup , effective october 1 .\nhimss board chair and partners healthcare deputy cio scott maclean on monday revealed a new collaboration between the continua health alliance , himss and the mhealth summit .\nwill the health reform law affect the emerging wireless health industry ? yes , of course . there are at least 21 specific provisions that will have an effect on the connected health and personal health industry . with help from the policy wonks over at the continua health alliance , we have assembled the following 21 provisions that are relevant to connected health .\ncontinua health alliance is a non - profit , open industry coalition of the finest healthcare and technology companies working in collaboration to improve the quality of personal healthcare .\nwe are members of continua alliance and with this we can further enhance and improve current quality standards of our healthcare products in the light of continua alliance guidelines . the open industry coalition helps us to touch new horizons in the international healthcare industry .\nieee standards association and continua health alliance have signed a strategic agreement to help accelerate and broaden the adoption of globally relevant standards - based technologies for the healthcare arena .\nthe personal connected health alliance ( pcha ) is a membership association formed by continua , mhealth summit and himss to transform healthcare through personalized , interoperable connected health solutions . pcha engages in three broad areas of activity :\nthe international organization of healthcare and technology companies has chosen vignet , a virginia - based provider of\nperson - centric\nconnected health platform and solutions , to develop this mobile continua enabling source library ( mcesl ) , which will be made available to continua health alliance members .\nthe continua health alliance ( urltoken ) is a non - profit , open industry standards organization of more than 200 technology , medical device , healthcare and fitness companies working to develop interoperable personal health products and related wellness services .\nstandards organization continua health alliance made available its most recent 2014 design guidelines . they were approved by the international telecommunication union , the united nations specialized agency for information and communication technologies .\nrock health : with $ 3 . 4b raised so far , digital health looking strong in 2018\noslo , norway \u2013 july 15 , 2009 \u2013 ultra low power ( ulp ) 2 . 4ghz rf specialist and continua health alliance ( continua ) member , nordic semiconductor , today congratulates continua on its selection of bluetooth low energy as one of two wireless standards for the organization ' s version two design guidelines .\nthe continua compliance and certification programs help organizations to validate both compliance and interoperability for personal connected health devices and services in accordance to the continua design guidelines ( cdg ) .\nthere are three main awards that need to be highlighted and these include the microsoft gold partnership , the continua alliance membership and iso 9001 - 2000 certification .\ncontinua\u2019s focus is on personal health use cases in three areas : personal fitness , independent living and chronic disease management . continua technology is based on international standards developed by hl7 and the iso / ieee 11073 personal health devices working group .\nbeaverton , oregon , usa \u2013 continua health alliance has announced the availability of its most recent 2014 design guidelines . continua is an international non - profit multi - stakeholder group , and the leading organisation convening global technology industry standards to develop end - to - end , plug - and - play connectivity for personal connected health .\ncontinua health alliance is an open industry coalition of healthcare and technology companies that work to establish an ecosystem of interoperable personal health solutions . cha has more than 150 member companies , including multinational companies and smes . cha was founded in 2006 in the united states ; its european office was incorporated in belgium in 2008 . in 2014 , cha joined the personal connected health alliance , pcha . ( see urltoken )\nthe 11073 standards are used for example by the personal connected health alliance ( pcha ) in their continua design guidelines . ihe as well refers to 11073 in the ihe patient care device technical framework ( pcd ) .\nthe 2015 continua design guidelines contain references to the standards and specifications that continua selected for ensuring interoperability of devices . the 2015 continua design guidelines are now available for download . approved use cases are also available .\nbeaverton , oregon , usa . october 25 , 2012 \u2013 continua health alliance has appointed two new members to its board of directors to serve a one year term . this bring the total number of board members to 13 .\nwe are very excited about this partnership with continua health alliance to further develop globally relevant standards that enable the integration of data and technology used by clinicians and caregivers to help patients live active and independent lives ,\nsaid konstantinos karachalios , managing director , ieee - sa , in a news release .\nas an industry alliance , continua brings a real - world , market - based perspective to innovation in connected health . by establishing an environment for closer collaboration between our two organizations , both ieee - sa and continua will enable greater implementation of interoperable personal health devices for disease management , health and fitness , and independent living . \u201d\narlington , va and amsterdam ( june 6 , 2016 ) \u2013 the personal connected health alliance ( pcha ) today marks the ten - year anniversary of the continua design guidelines and the advancement of authentic interoperability for personal connected health devices and solutions . the continua design guidelines are based on common , international technology standards defined by recognized industry groups and standards development organizations .\ncontinua health alliance is an international non - profit industry organization enabling end - to - end , plug - and - play connectivity of devices and services for personal health management and healthcare delivery . the continua design guidelines ( cdg ) embodied by itu - t h . 810 have garnered strong industry support and their formalization as an itu - t recommendation will stimulate their global adoption , improving device interoperability and paving the way for complementary e - health standards .\nallowing people to use their everyday mobile phones to manage and improve their health is a key step in advancing the healthcare industry towards a self - management and prevention model ,\nsaid praduman jain , vignet ' s ceo .\nwe are pleased to work with continua to provide new reference software incorporating interoperable standards that will enable solutions for broad coverage of mobile devices and further position continua health alliance as a leader in the personal connected health space .\nat the completion of the continua - vignet project , continua has set forth plans to work with platform developers on a formal rollout of the mcesl program within the open source community , another important step in continua\u2019s consumer - centric healthcare model .\nthis news follows on from the recent nordic announcement that it has become a member of the continua health alliance ( urltoken ) and nordic ' s preview of its first ever bluetooth low energy solution \u2013 \u00b5blue \u2013 to be launched later this year ( urltoken ) .\ntest tools , test labs , plugfests and continua certified experts ( cces ) support organizations throughout the process . continua certified products carry a recognizable logo signifying interoperability with other continua certified products ; however , if your organization is not ready to join and certify , pchalliance provides the continua test tool free to download for any organization .\nthe provisions below do not include every health it or ehr mention in the health bills , but only those that seemed most relevant to continua ' s members and others in the connected health industry . here ' s a list of the provisions to help you jump to particular ones :\nwe are pleased to see that the continua health alliance has chosen one of the low power radio technologies that we are developing ,\ncomments geir langeland , director of sales & marketing at nordic semiconductor .\ncontinua certification allows products to work together seamlessly \u2013 regardless of manufacturer \u2013 and reliably and discretely monitor the health and fitness levels of users and interested individuals on a daily basis without intruding upon their lives .\ncontinua health alliance will co - locate its upcoming u . s . plugfest at ihe north america connectathon 2014 , jan . 28 - 29 , in chicago . it ' s billed as the largest interoperability testing event for health it in the country - - attracting 100 vendors and more than 600 engineers to test more than 160 systems .\ncontinua\u2019s mission is \u201cto establish an eco - system of interoperable personal health systems to empower people and organizations to better manage their health and wellness . \u201d the creation of this standardized environment will give patients and providers diverse and numerous remote health monitoring choices , while driving down the cost significantly .\na healthy understanding ? global attitudes to health ( may 2017 ) : this international survey by ipsos examines major themes in health including the worried well , aging , obesity but also the strengthening of health systems .\nlni provides manager development , testing and integration services for continua and telehealth products . lni developed the continua enabling software library ( cesl ) that is available to continua member companies to jumpstart development of conitnua certified products and services . [ learn more about cesl ]\nthe future of connected health infographic ( may 2017 ) : this infographic summarizes the results of an international survey of physicians on the topic of connected health . topics included patient generated health data and remote patient monitoring .\nwalgreens digital health team , spearheaded by adam , has been a leader in creating and deploying industry - setting mobile experiences , and is a pioneer in the use of innovative mobile and connected health technologies to improve the health and wellness of walgreens customers ,\nsaid rich scarfo , vice president , personal connected health alliance at himss , and director of the mhealth summit .\nwe could think of no better or more deserving team to receive our first digital health innovation award .\npchalliance publishes and promotes the continua design guidelines , the only open implementation framework for authentic , end - to - end interoperability of personal connected health devices and systems .\nieee standards association and continua health alliance have signed a strategic agreement to help accelerate and broaden the adoption of globally relevant standards - based technologies for the healthcare arena . the idea is to enable widespread market implementation of end - to - end , plug - and - play personal medical devices .\nwashington , dc ( november 10 , 2015 ) - - the personal connected health alliance ( pcha ) presented walgreens with its first digital health innovation award today during the 7th annual mhealth summit . walgreens is recognized as the first retail pharmacy to launch mobile telemedicine strategies . the award was accepted by adam pellegrini , walgreens divisional vice president of digital health .\npersonal connected health global policy priorities ( november 2017 ) : personal connected health global policy priorities outlines the main policy opportunities and challenges facing personal connected health today , and offers insights into future actions for engagement in policy and advocacy .\nachieving interoperability as healthcare embraces mobility ( december 2016 ) : a white paper on the history of continua , published on the ten - year anniversary of the founding of the continua health alliance in 2006 , which is today part of the pchalliance . the paper looks at the group\u2019s history , industry challenges and its value to the industry as it continues to push the interoperability cause in the years ahead .\nwith more than 200 member companies globally , continua is dedicated to establishing a system of interoperable personal health solutions with the knowledge that extending those solutions into the home fosters independence , empowers individuals and provides the opportunity for truly personalized health and wellness management .\ncontinua is an international not - for - profit industry group and the leading organization convening global technology industry standards to develop end - to - end , plug - and - play connectivity for personal connected health . continua ' s design guidelines based on global industry standards and test tools enable more efficient , standardized development and create new market opportunities for interoperable personal health devices and services used to collect and relay vital health information and education .\nwe invite your company join and help shape the future of personal connected health .\nin a move signifying an important milestone for global e - health standardization , itu members have reached first - stage approval ( \u2018consent\u2019 ) on the transposition of continua health alliance\u2019s design guidelines into recommendation itu - t h . 810 \u201cinteroperability design guidelines for personal health systems\u201d . consent has also been reached on the final extensions to itu\u2019s primetime emmy award winning video codec , recommendation itu - t h . 264 , concluding 10 years of ongoing work since the standard was first approved in 2003 .\nthe continua design guidelines ( cdg ) facilitate the integration of personal health systems ( sensors and devices transmitting physiological data ) in the health system , and a growing number of health systems in europe and beyond are relying on them to develop advanced telemonitoring and other telehealth services . the cdg are developed and revised annually in an open collaboration of industry and providers facilitated by the personal connected health alliance ( pchalliance ) , a global membership association . how can i access the cdgs ? how can i test compliance or have a product certified ? what are the conditions and benefits of pchalliance membership ?\nvaluable tools and resources support product certification via the continua design guidelines , including : the continua enabling software library ( cesl ) , code for healthcare and test tool development , representing millions of dollars worth of software development created by continua to enable complete end - to - end functionality . pchalliance members have access to continua certified experts ( cce ) , pre - market interoperability testing , technical operations leads and brand support for continua certified products . pchalliance also participates in a series of events around the world to connect members with buyers , as well as plugfests , summits and an online product showcase highlighting continua certified products and services .\nnew standard for e - health devices & the close of h . 264 development cycle\naccelerating precision medicine : potential and key barriers related to policy & technology ( june 2017 ) : this paper was the result of the accelerating precision medicine program , sponsored by intel and hosted at the personal connected health alliance\u2019s 2016 connected health conference . the paper focuses on the technology and policy barriers to accelerating precision medicine .\none thing ' s for certain about mobile health technology : it ' s taking off faster than ever as more clinicians , consumers and big - name corporations get onboard . this trend is only going to continue , according to rich scarfo , director of the annual mhealth summit and vice president of the personal connected health alliance .\nsee the information page of the ieee 11073 personal health device ( phd ) work group .\nthe personal connected health alliance ( pcha ) invites policymakers , health professionals , experts and stakeholders to join us for the pcha open house to learn about the pchalliance , continua guidelines , and their role in austria and beyond . join us for presentations , discussions and networking . see the program here . the open house is open to all registered delegates of the austrian ehealth summit , and invited guests . to request an invitation , contact europe @ urltoken\nlni is managing the technical operations of the conformance and test working group . lni is working with continua to craft a testing and certification program for the continua logo . lni has been a key contributor to the technical working group , and has worked with iso / ieee 11073 to help define and improve the core technology used by continua .\nserving as a voice for european interests , ihe - europe coordinates ihe development worldwide with ihe initiatives for north america , asia and oceania in the international ihe organisational structure as well as close collaboration with standards development organisations ( iso , hl7 , cen , dicom , etc . ) and other profiling organisations such as the continua health alliance that is leveraging ihe profiles .\nthe reference software will offer the capability of seamlessly connecting a variety of interoperable personal health devices using everyday smartphones and health records . the program will grant continua members access to a reference library , enabling them to use devices that provide individuals mobile access to care , contributing to the growing connected home health solutions ecosystem with the potential to significantly improve healthcare outcomes and deliver more affordable healthcare solutions .\ncontinua and ieee - sa will work together to promote mutual interests through standards cooperation and to support continued growth of personal connected health on a global scale ,\nsaid clint mcclellan , continua board president and chairman , in a statement .\nieee standards that define methods for medical devices to plug - and - play with mobile phones , home hubs and health record systems are a key component of our reference architecture defining an end - to - end , plug - and - play solution for personal connected health .\nieee - sa and continua have established a relationship focused on expanding the implementation to the ieee 11073 family of personal health device standards , as a means to advancing technology for the benefit of humanity through healthcare devices .\npersonal connected health will be a main topic at the ehealth summit . go here for registration .\ncontinua design guidelines are recognized as an international standard for personal health systems through the international telecommunication union ( itu ) , the standards - setting body within the united nations . the guidelines comprise a reference architecture , product test and certification tools , and services that are developed based on currently accepted technology standards such as ieee\u2019s 11073 personal health device standards , integrating the healthcare enterprise ( ihe ) patient care device pcd - 01 transaction , and the health level seven international ( hl7 ) personal health monitoring report ( phmr ) .\nthe collaboration brings together continua , an organization dedicated to enabling end - to - end , plug - and - play interoperability for personal connected health , and ieee - sa , the global standards - setting organization and developer of the ieee 11073 family of standards designed for the entire healthcare continuum for personal health device communications .\nbackground , proceedings , and outlook from the canada - us connected health workshop ( september 2017 ) : the canada - us connected health workshop assembled more that eighty participants from multiple disciplines and sectors in both countries to discuss regulatory and policy coordination in connected health . this report summarizes the workshop discussions , while providing rationale and recommendations for greater cross - border cooperation in the regulation of digital health technology .\nmarking the ten - year anniversary of the continua design guidelines , pcha is hosting the continua summer summit and celebration in amsterdam this week during ehealth week . ehealth week registrants are invited to attend the event . find more details and register here .\nin conjunction with ehealth summit austria , the personal connected health alliance is hosting a two - day program for all members to learn more about the state of personal connected health , contribute to the strategic future of pchalliance , and connect on their collaborative technical work . we will also celebrate 2017 milestones and welcome new members with special events over the course of the two days .\nthe continua council is the continua design guidelines governing body , boasting today ' s most dynamic , forward - thinking and successful organizations : at & t , samsung , intel , orange , philips , roche diagnostics , eli lilly , resmed and csiro .\nin conjunction with ehealth summit austria , the personal connected health alliance member summer summit is hosting a two - day program for all members to learn more about the state of personal connected health , contribute to the strategic future of pchalliance , and connect on their collaborative technical work . we will also celebrate 2017 milestones and welcome new members with special events over the course of the two days .\ncontinua design guidelines - recognized by the international telecommunication union ( itu ) as the international standard for safe , secure , and reliable exchange of data to and from personal health devices . download the latest version of cdg 2017 with fhir .\nan overview of how countries and regions are advancing telehealth and mhealth services in their health systems on the basis of agreed standards including the continua design guidelines , with case studies on denmark , norway , austria and sweden , and recommendations .\nover the past ten years , the continua design guidelines have become integral to enabling technology - driven strategies for healthcare delivery and personal health and wellness , with strong support by leading companies and health ministries . there is great momentum building for interoperability , especially in the eu , asia , india and south america , and forward - thinking countries like norway are adopting continua design guidelines ,\nadded rob havasy , executive director , continua ; and vice president , pcha .\nour dedicated members , leadership council , work groups and colleagues are to thank for the important progress we have made around the world .\nmichael kirwan , continua vice president , pchalliance , will provide an introduction of pchalliance and the cdgs , and then answer your questions .\npremier international event for the exchange of research , evidence , ideas , innovations and opportunities in personal connected health .\nipsos healthcare report ( march 2017 ) : this infographic summaries the results of an international survey of consumers on adoption of connected health and devices . it also takes a deep dive into attitudes of people with diabetes and connected health .\nhaving access to this mobile reference software will expand the ability of continua members in delivering compelling products to both consumers and healthcare providers . this new development will enable continua to have a significant and immediate impact on the roll - out of mobile connected healthcare systems by providing reference platforms and expanding the reach of standards - based connected health solutions , spurring innovation and removing barriers to global implementation and adoption .\nhealthcare providers , health ministries , tech manufacturers and patient advocates increasingly recognize that interoperability is the backbone of \u2018anytime , anywhere\u2019 healthcare and fundamental to realizing the vision for engaging , personalized , data - driven health and wellness , \u201d said horst merkle , president and chairman of continua ; and director , information management systems , diabetes care , roche diagnostics .\ncontinua design guidelines provide the only open framework enabling the scalable , seamless and secure end - to - end flow of data necessary to support this vision .\ndeveloping an ecosystem of open plug - and - play interoperable personal connected health devices recognized by the international telecommunications union ( itu ) as the international standard for safe , secure and reliable exchange of data to and from personal health devices .\ncontinua continues to expand the capabilities of the continua design guidelines . below is the current potential roadmap for its next cdg release . as we are driven by membership in creating the new cdg release , we encourage you to join in driving the following work items or to introduce new cdg work items that you would like to see as part of the cdgs . please contact admin @ urltoken for questions related to the continua cdg roadmap .\nthe selection follows a rigorous 10 - month selection process by various teams within continua and the recommendations of an independent third - party analysis firm .\na recent pricewaterhousecoopers study commissioned by the west health institute identified more than $ 30 billion of annual costs to the u . s . healthcare system because of the lack of medical device interoperability , or simple connectivity between devices . ieee - sa and continua are committed to proliferating open , standards - based medical device interoperability across the industry to promote improved outcomes through consumer self - management of health and wellness , create healthcare savings , and support the market for personal connected health devices , systems and services .\nthe plugfest will continue the bluetooth low energy ( btle ) health track introduced at the winter 2016 summit in washington dc .\npersonal connected health : the state of the evidence and a call to action ( september 2017 ) : this publication aims to set an initial baseline for the current body of evidence in personal connected health in key areas , namely behavior change and self - care , remote patient monitoring , remote counseling and mental health , as well as more broadly through key condition - specific studies .\ncapsule tech , inc . , the leading worldwide provider of medical device connectivity ( mdc ) solutions , today announced that it has joined the continua health alliance , the leading organization convening global technology industry standards to develop end - to - end , plug - and - play connectivity for personal connected health . for the past 16 years , capsule has provided device interoperability between any medical device and virtually any clinical information system allowing hospitals to choose their type and scope of project . the capsule solution is deployed easily and efficiently at the point of care \u2013 in continuous or periodic data collection settings , across a multitude of care boundaries .\nfrom 17th to 23rd of may 2017 the global community of personal connected health will meet in vienna . join them , discuss , and bring in your views into tomorrows world of connected systems for health ! stay tuned ! ! this may change over time .\nas the industry ' s leading provider of device - to - clinical system interoperability , we feel it is essential that capsule be involved with the continua alliance ,\nsaid stuart long , chief marketing and sales officer at capsule .\nas we extend our device integration platform beyond the hospital ' s four walls to embrace the challenge of integrating devices across the entire healthcare continuum , the respective roles of both the integrating the healthcare enterprise ( ihe ) standards movement and continua are essential , particularly as they relate to integrating clinical devices in the home .\nwhat is personal connected health ? an ecosystem ' s perspective defining personal connected health ( april 2017 ) : for the past year , pchalliance engaged with more than 50 thought leaders from around the world , to gain their perspective and vision for the future of this new field . through this process , several themes emerged , as well as a better understanding of the driving forces propelling the growth of personal connected health .\nplugfests are designed to ensure that products developed in accordance with the continua design guidelines ( cdg ) are both compliant and interoperate . key experts will be available during the plugfest to assist device and service developers with their platforms and implementations . testing options include operations over the service interface ( authenticated persistent sessions , observation uploads using soap and fhir , and capability exchange ) in addition to bluetooth and bluetooth low energy personal health device testing . certification testing can also be performed by at4 wireless using the continua test tool .\nthe seamless flow of health information between the different healthcare systems across europe brings tremendous benefits to patients as well as the doctors and nurses providing vital care .\ncontinua use cases are approved by member ballot and incorporated into its design guidelines according to procedures set out in continua\u2019s lifecycle process . once approved for development , a use case is generally divided into one or more \u201cwork items\u201d , discrete increments of capability , for development as guidelines . in complex cases , some work items may be completed and published as guidelines while others remain in development .\nrecommendation itu - t h . 810 contains specifications to ensure the interoperability of devices used for applications monitoring personal health . the guidelines focus on the following interfaces :\nbuilding the case for interoperability and personal connected health ( december 2016 ) : description of the disaster cardiovascular prevention network ( d - cap ) set up to remotely monitor the blood pressure of evacuees displaced by the 2011 tsunami in japan . five years later researchers found lasting health benefits , published in the journal of clinical hypertension .\naccelerates hhs adoption of uniform standards and operating rules for the electronic transactions that occur between providers and health plans that are governed under hipaa , including benefit eligibility verification , prior authorization , and electronic funds transfer payments . requires that standards : enable determination of eligibility ; be comprehensive ; provide for a transparent claims and denial management process , and ; describe all data elements in unambiguous terms . establishes a process , using recommendations of a qualified nonprofit entity and the national committee on vital and health statistics , to regularly update the standards and operating rules for electronic transactions . requires health plans to certify compliance or pay a penalty fee . provides for an additional penalty for misrepresentation of compliance . includes deadlines for various rulemaking , including : unique health plan identifier ; electronic funds transfer , and ; health claims attachments . ( sec . 1104 )\nthe design guidelines currently represent 13 international standards bodies and have been approved as the global standard for personal connected health devices and systems within the international telecommunication union ( itu ) .\nwe are all in this together : advancing ehealth interoperability ( may 2017 ) : this paper provides health policy makers with the tools to build a productive partnership with their it teams to jointly develop a successful integrated care model . it was jointly developed and published by cocir ( the european health it industry association ) , ihe europe , and the pchalliance .\npchalliance response to fcc on broadband ( june 8 , 2017 ) : himss and pchalliance respond to request for comments by the federal communication commission on actions to accelerate adoption and accessibility of broadband - enabled health care solutions and advanced technologies . both strongly support flexibility throughout the systems and regulations governing broadband access to support health it solutions particularly in rural areas .\nby gathering key leaders and actors for health it in europe , ihe - europe is able to coordinate shared efforts among national initiatives and maintain regular communication with eu member states .\nthe complementary pairing of ieee - sa and continua will help foster innovation and enable widespread market implementation of end - to - end , plug - and - play personal medical devices , officials said in announcing the partnership .\nif you are interested in personal connected health and especially in it standards for interoperability , you can use these opportunities for contact with the international community . visit the plugfest for live demonstrations .\nthe ieee iso cen 11073 phd series of standards enables to share person health data like blood pressure , blood glucose , body temperature , body weight etc that has been acquired by devices .\ndownload our white paper fundamentals of data exchange for a basic description of the data that is being exchanged between sensors , gateways , and end services and the value - add continua provides beyond the referenced standards to make implementations truly interoperable .\nthe following documents provide indexed , searchable access to all balloted use cases , within their corresponding timelines . for questions about a particular use case or continua\u2019s process for approving and developing use cases into guidelines , please contact admin @ urltoken .\ncontinua targets the development of interoperable standards for healthcare products and wellness applications . these are intended to help individuals prevent and manage both age and lifestyle - related chronic disease , and reduce the rising levels of healthcare expenditures used to treat such conditions .\nif you want to discuss specific topics with the international workgroups , this is the place to go . use this opportunity to really dig deep into it standards for interoperability in personal health and into security .\npchalliance non - members and members are invited to comment on the most current version of the continua design guidelines . all comments , from members of the pchalliance and from non - members alike , will be reviewed and addressed in the next round of development .\ntechnologists have worked for years to break down data silos in healthcare . then , just as it seemed they were starting to figure out interoperability , along comes a flood of mobile health apps that simply don ' t connect to anything .\nwhat ' s more , with bluetooth low energy likely to be included in the majority of next generation bluetooth - enabled cell phones , i think this development could trigger a new wave of mass - market health and wellness applications .\nthe plugfest will provide a health and fitness server with a fhir component based off current service task force directions as well as three phgs uploading fhir observations with duplicate data , bundled and unbundled fhir resources , and data from all pcha bluetooth devices .\nin a joint letter to the house ways & means and senate finance committees , several industry groups have implored legislators to incentivize integration between electronic health records and remote patient monitoring , to spur better use of patient - generated data in payment reform efforts .\nfundamentals of data exchange ( october 2017 ) : this white paper provides a basic description of sensors , gateways , and end services , of the data that is exchanged between them , and of the added value that continua design guidelines provide compared to and beyond the referenced standards , to make implementations truly interoperable .\nmonitoring your blood pressure at home is important for managing and preventing many health conditions . for over 40 years , our goal has been to ensure that our clinically validated blood pressure monitors are easy to use and accurate . jump to upper arm monitors or wrist monitors .\ncontinua ' s global efforts to develop and implement its design guidelines are driven by today ' s most dynamic technology , medical device and healthcare industry leaders and service providers , including a & d medical , ascensia diabetes care ( formerly bayer ) , fujitsu , intel , nonin , orange , philips , qualcomm , roche diagnostics and samsung .\nthe mhealth summit is the premier conference and expo for exploring what is new in mobile , telehealth and connected health\u2014from the impact on healthcare delivery , clinical care and patient and consumer engagement to new technologies , research , investment activities , policy and shifts in the business environment . this year\u2019s mhealth summit will again feature the global mhealth forum , a gathering of influencers from over 50 countries to discuss the advancement of mobile and connected health in low and middle income countries . visit the mhealth summit for more information . join the conversation at @ mhealthsummit and # connect2health .\ncios from three of boston ' s elite hospitals discuss the role health information technology has played in responding to the two - part bombing that stopped the boston marathon in its tracks on april 15 . the horrific tragedy sent hundreds of gravely wounded runners and bystanders to hospitals , where communication and coordination proved critical to . . .\nthe industry leader in connected health , qualcomm life is creating a world where medical - grade care is \u2018always on\u2019 regardless of care setting . the qualcomm life platform powers scalable end - to - end medical device connectivity and integration to unlock actionable insights that can enhance clinical workflows , improve operational efficiencies , and enable informed interventions across the care continuum .\n( we broke them into separate pages to make the content more digestible , but if you ' d rather read the bills themselves , they are thousands of pages long , you can locate them at : h . r . 3590 patient protection and affordable care act and the h . r . 4872 health care and education reconciliation act of 2010 . )\nihe integration and content profiles have been adopted by national and regional projects in countries such as austria , france , italy , switzerland , slovenia , luxembourg , the netherlands and several others . these specifications provide the guidance necessary to implement specific standards and profiles in commercial and self - developed systems that will help realise efforts towards large - scale interoperability of health information in europe .\nat walgreens , pellegrini leads the development of new products , services and drives digital medication adherence , deploying best - in - class digital innovations around mhealth , wearables , telemedicine and remote monitoring . his team at walgreens has been recognized by forbes as the leaders in digital health for 2014 , and helped create a digital platform , balance rewards for healthy choices , rewarding healthy habits .\npchalliance is working to mobilize a coalition of stakeholders to realize the full potential of personal connected health . we encourage our members - - a vibrant ecosystem of technology and life sciences industry icons , innovative , early stage companies , governments , academic institutions and associations from around the world - - to work with us to advance the field . we hope you will join us in vienna !\nihe - europe is dedicated to interoperability in health information technology . it begins with an open process of developing integration profiles to assure it systems can communicate with each other . then , it is required to test these systems to verify that complex computer coding delivers the data . finally , ihe - europe actively promotes wider awareness and use of these methods for assuring continued conformance and compatibility .\nbeing central to the integration of devices and clinical information systems to over 1 , 350 hospitals around the world , we welcome and accept the key role we will play in what will likely be a rapid evolution of device - to - clinical system interoperability ,\nadded long .\nas a proud participant in the ihe connectathon , along with the interoperability showcase at himss , we look forward to expanding both our interaction with the global medical device connectivity community and the continua organization .\nthe walgreens team has achieved a number of milestones including the launch of balance rewards for healthy choices , the largest connected health platform with more than 800 , 000 participants and over 400 , 000 connected devices and apps . this team also established the first - of - its - kind relationship between webmd and walgreens offering digital coaching at no cost , as well as the first connected device application that seamlessly finds and connects to the walgreens bluetooth - enabled blood pressure and blood glucose monitoring devices .\nnordic is an associate member of the bluetooth sig and has contributed core expertise in ultra - low power rf design to the forthcoming specification for bluetooth low energy wireless technology ( formerly ultra low power bluetooth ) . bluetooth low energy wireless technology is a short range rf communication technology featuring ultra - low power consumption , a lightweight protocol stack and simple integration with bluetooth \u00ae wireless technology chips . bluetooth low energy wireless technology ushers in the next generation of rf communications by opening up many new opportunities for wireless data links between suitably equipped mobile phones or personal computers ( pcs ) and coin cell battery - powered devices such as sports and health sensors .\ndoes anesthesia in neonatal surgery cause neurological development issues ? this has been studied for quite some time and the latest findings still leave the answer ambiguous . a multicenter study led\nthe hustle and bustle of the holiday season is among us and presents a time to reunite with family and loved ones . in the likely case that grandmother\u2019s house is a bit further than just over the river and through the woods\u2026 airports will be full of\na wrist - worn fitness tracker is great for encouraging exercise and promoting healthy behaviors , but it is not a replacement for an fda - cleared medical device . with new devices hitting the market often , the lines appear to be blurring in\ndo you know all there is to know about oximetry when making decisions for your patients ? not all oximeters are created equal . dr . wesley from healtheast medical transportation shares his thoughts on the importance of a durable oximeter in a\nnonin medical , inc . , the inventor of finger pulse oximetry and a leader in noninvasive medical monitoring , today announced it has launched the next generation of end - tidal co2 monitors in the lifesense\u00ae ii capnograph / pulse oximeter and respsense\u00ae ii\nnonin medical , inc . invented the finger pulse oximeter ( the original onyx\u00ae brand ) and designs and manufactures noninvasive medical monitoring solutions that meet customers\u2019 technology needs today and tomorrow . headquartered in plymouth , minn . , usa ,\nunity : the best clinical minds united with the best technical minds to deliver and scale remote monitoring worldwide .\nbenevolent : the spirit of doing what we collectively believe is right for all persons is also freely and universally accessible .\nholistic : we passionately work together to enable holistic understanding to make big data research possible .\nonce approved at ballot , a use case normally remains open to development for a period of 4 years , after which it becomes \u2018closed\u2019 unless there is a case put forward for an extension .\nwe use cookies to improve your website experience . by using this website , you agree to our privacy policy .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml + rdfa 1 . 0 / / en\nurltoken\nthis market will not take off until we can scale ,\nwas clint mcclellan ' s opening assertion as he launched a panel session to discuss the state of mhealth markets .\npresident trump speaking in china in november . photo by thomas peter - pool , getty images\nwhether your goal is to lose weight , control a chronic condition with your doctor , or you just want a reliable smart bathroom scale , a & d medical\u2019s digital scales make it simple to track and record your body weight .\nfast and accurate readings in a variety of thermometer formats - oral , rectal , under the arm , and in the ear - to help you and your loved ones feel better quickly .\nare your devices fda approved ? what does clinically validated mean ? learn more here .\nread about helpful tips and happenings in the healthcare world , from the new blood pressure guidelines to how stress impacts blood pressure . check out our blog .\nyou are more than the readings on a screen . see what we mean .\na & d was founded on the concept of converting analog information into digital results \u2013 hence the name \u201ca & d\u201d \u2013 and we have prided ourselves on our precision , accuracy , and dependability ever since .\nwe help people and professionals measure and monitor their blood pressure , weight , activity , and other biometric data to better manage their lives and their chronic conditions , like hypertension , diabetes , copd , and more .\n\u00a9 2015 - 2017 qualcomm life , inc . and / or its subsidiaries . all rights reserved . website design & development by commonplaces inc .\nhimss and pchalliance comment on quality payment program year 2 nprm ( august 22 , 2017 ) in a letter to center for medicare and medicaid services administrator , seema verma , himss and pchalliance joined together in offering comments to the cy 2018 updates to the quality payment program ( qpp ) notice of proposed rule - making ( nprm ) .\npchalliance response to nqf telehealth measurement ( june 29 , 2017 ) : the national quality forum requested comments on a telehealth framework to support measure development . pchalliance comments represent our collective members\u2019 perspective with a focus on the need for expanded delivery of chronic care management to the beneficiaries of medicare and medicaid . because of the importance of remote patient monitoring in chronic care management , pchalliance urges robust and timely deployment of quality measures of remote monitoring and telehealth services to promote high quality , patient centric care using proven information technology\nthe industry advisory team has supported the united4health project with input and advice from industry , especially on technology , interoperability and regulatory matters . the principal contributions include :\na vendor showcase where ten companies exhibited their solutions at a united4health meeting in slovenia .\ntwo technical reports documenting the pilots\u2019 use of technology and assessing their potential for scale ( see deliverables d5 . 2 and d5 . 8 ) ;\na pilot site assessment of procurement practices and technologies ( see d5 . 6 annex ) ;\ntwo \u201cshop talk\u201d events at telehealth conferences ( may 2014 at mhealth summit in berlin and october 2015 at european telemedicine conference in odense , denmark ) to demonstrate the use of telemedicine technology solutions in u4h .\ncocir , founded in 1959 and headquartered in brussels , counts today more than 30 member companies and 14 national member associations in the radiological , electromedical and healthcare it industry in europe . it supports its members on issues which affect the medical technology sector , and works with various organisations promoting harmonised international standards and fair regulatory control that respects the quality and effectiveness of medical devices and healthcare it systems . 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( see urltoken )\nthe project united4health is partially funded under the ict policy support programme ( ict psp ) as part of the competitiveness and innovation framework programme by the european commission .\nby airport bus : at wien westbahnhof change to the westbound tram line no . 58 and alight at sch\u00f6nbrunn\nparking is extremely limited in the area around sch\u00f6nbrunn and we advise you to use public transport .\nthere is a fee - paying car park located opposite the entrance of the orangery on sch\u00f6nbrunner schlossstra\u00dfe .\nat f3 technologies professionalism and hard work has rewarded the staff with many accolades , certificates and accreditations . our sister companies have played an important role in achieving these international awards .\nthis gold certified partnership represents the highest level of competence and expertise with microsoft\u00ae technologies and provides the opportunity for f3 to have the closest working relationship with microsoft\u00ae .\nf3 is a microsoft\u00ae certified gold partner and an independent software vender ( isv ) . at this level , we can access resources and support required to stand out in the global marketplace , including technical services coordination , access to the partner knowledge base , priority listing in microsoft directories , and other top - level benefits .\nf3 technologies has successfully retained its iso 9001 : 2008 certification for another year .\nthis great achievement reflects our commitment to world class quality principles and continual improvement of our business process .\nthis certification testifies that we are the vendors of quality it products and solutions .\nthe high quality of our products is maintained and marketed in order to win the customers ' satisfaction .\nhealthcare information and management systems society ( himss ) 33 west monroe street , suite 1700 , chicago , il 60603 - 5616 phone : 312 . 664 . 4467 | fax : 312 . 664 . 6143\nin geneva , 28 october to 8 november 2013 , at which 18 texts found consent and 5 were approved ."]}
{"id": 54880, "summary": [{"text": "the sheffield farms \u2013 slawson \u2013 decker company , known as sheffield farms , pasteurized , bottled , and delivered milk in new york city in the first half of the 20th century , becoming one of the largest dairy companies in the world , and selling 20 % of the city 's milk .", "topic": 26}, {"text": "the company played a major part in transforming commercial milk from a dirty , disease-spreading product into a clean and healthy one . ", "topic": 12}], "title": "sheffield farms", "paragraphs": ["in 1902 t . w . decker & sons , along with slawson brothers , merged with sheffield to form sheffield farms - slawson - decker co . subsequently this company was renamed sheffield farms company .\n3229 broadway near 130th street , once the sheffield farms - slawson - decker stable .\nabove tuck - it - away the inscription on this building reads sheffield farms company .\nsheffield farms - slawson decker co . , creamery - hobart , n . y .\ntrade catalogs from sheffield farms co . , inc . | national museum of american history\nsheffield farms - slawson decker co . , creamery - hobart - delaware county ny genealogy and history site\nwhen i was a boy living in the southern end of eny . brooklyn there were a number of daires\u2026\u2026\u2026wortman farms . crescent farms\u2026savosh farms . all located along wortman ave . between berriman st . and schenck ave . . also balsam farms on schenck ave . between new lots and hegeman .\nsheffield farms is an organic and free range farm based in mayfield , tunbridge wells , kent , selling turkey , sausages , bacon , and beef .\nsheffield farms and other dairy companies built a cluster of processing and transport facilities near the 130th street rail station , where milk could be bottled and prepared for delivery throughout upper manhattan . sheffield farms , borden\u2019s , and the united states dairy products company were known as the \u201cbig three . \u201d together they controlled more than 60 percent of the city\u2019s business . by 1916 , sheffield farms\u2019 share amounted to 20 percent of all milk sold in the city .\nsheffield farms produces organic beef , free range pork and free range bronze turkeys , all in the wealden countryside . tweet or visit our website for more info !\na nice postcard of the sheffield farms - slawson decker co . , creamery at hobart , ny , is found on the delaware county ny genealogy and history website .\nif you ' ve visited one of these children ' s farms in sheffield , please consider leaving a review on the attraction page to help others plan their next fun day out .\na sheffield farms building on west 125th street between broadway and 12th avenue is now prentis hall , department of chemical engineering ; it was constructed in 1906 with the architect being edgar moeller .\ndirectories list sheffield farms at 1055 webster avenue from 1914 through 1969 . the bronx telephone directory for 1970 listed 1055 webster avenue as sealtest foods , division of kraftco corp . - milk service .\nmy mom grew up on wortman farms \u2013 we would love more information if anyone has it .\nby the early twentieth century sheffield farms was one of the largest dairy companies in the world . but its founder had begun modestly in 1841 , making daily deliveries from his farm in the bronx with a single cart and a few milk containers . the company\u2019s first innovation was the invention of an enclosed milk wagon designed to keep dust out of the milk containers . eventually four separate dairy concerns combined to form the sheffield farms company\nwe ' ve rounded up the best children ' s farms in sheffield in our quest to discover brilliant family attractions and places to visit near you . there are 26 sheffield children ' s farms to pick from . alternatively , why not explore some other animals days out nearby , including zoos and wildlife parks , aquariums or petting zoos . find the perfect places to go with your kids and get out on your next adventure !\nhistoric american engineering record , creator . sheffield farms milk plant , webster avenue southwest corner of 166th street , bronx , bronx county , ny . bronx bronx county new york , 1968 . documentation compiled after . photograph . urltoken\nthe sheffield dairy plant at 632 west 125th street , designed by frank a . rooke , shown in the 1910s .\nhistoric american engineering record , creator . sheffield farms milk plant , webster avenue southwest corner of 166th street , bronx , bronx county , ny . documentation compiled after . photograph . retrieved from the library of congress , < urltoken > .\nms . habstritt says that in 1903 two major dairies established themselves in the area : sheffield farms - slawson - decker , in a modest building at 3229 broadway , near 130th street , and mcdermott - bunger , in a new dairy at 527 west 125th street .\nsheffield farms is owned and run by will sheffield . based at clayton farm , mayfield , east sussex , farming 250 acres of a typical wealden landscape . the farm rears free range turkey and pigs , and organic beef from a herd of pedigree sussex cattle . repeat winners of ' champion turkey ' and ' champion pig ' at the south east marts winter fayre and prize winners at ashford christmas fat stock show .\nhistoric american engineering record , c . ( 1968 ) sheffield farms milk plant , webster avenue southwest corner of 166th street , bronx , bronx county , ny . bronx bronx county new york , 1968 . documentation compiled after . [ photograph ] retrieved from the library of congress , urltoken\nthe dairy business in this period was often volatile and controversial . women and mothers in harlem took their concerns over high prices directly to the streets on multiple occasions , picketing sheffield farms and other companies to demand affordable milk for their children . dairy workers and delivery - wagon drivers engaged in frequent and sometimes violent strikes to ensure a fair wage and revenue share . leading a highly visible industry in a predominantly african - american neighborhood , sheffield farms executives understood the value of community friendship . the company hired a black foreman in the 1930s , despite the opposition of some white employees .\nthe dairies were served by milk trains coming down the hudson river rail line , and in 1909 sheffield farms - slawson - decker enlarged its initial building on broadway to an imposing six - story structure that housed horses . stables were the vein system of the milk industry , sending out wagons to drop off thousands of bottles every morning to individual customers .\nmore : urltoken _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ manhattanville , milk history , new york history , columbia university , sheffield farms , e . melanie dupuis , kenneth t . jackson , catherine mcneur , frederica perera , eric k . washington , la - verna fountain , carole ann fabian\nsheffield farms on west side webster avenue between east 165th and 166th streets in the morrisania section of the bronx . there was more of the dairy building on right side . that part was demolished to make way for the apartment building about ten years ago . ( i know this personally because i used to drive the bx41 that went right past the building . )\nthese days , columbia is planning a new science campus , mostly west of broadway from 125th to 133rd street . in addition to the 125th street sheffield site , it owns the borden one , and says it plans to keep them intact . but it plans to demolish the 1909 sheffield stable on broadway , and does not rule out invoking the right of eminent domain to get it .\nby the 1930s the dairies had begun building milk - processing plants beyond manhattan . gradually , they moved out of manhattanville ; columbia bought sheffield\u2019s old 125th street plant in 1949 for its engineering school .\nsheffield farms , a major milk distributor in the northeast in the late 1800s and early 1900s , was acquired by national dairy products ( now kraft , inc . ) in 1925 . it has left a number of impressive buildings around town , not least what is now the cbs broadcast center at 524 west 57th street at the northern end of hell\u2019s kitchen . here are some others\u2026\u2013 your webmaster\nall the children ' s farms we list are rated according to the ages they are suitable for , facilities and whether they are suitable for rainy days or best when the sun is shining .\nmy father too drove a delivery truck for hegeman farms on centre st . in ridgewood . i remember that they had a processing and bottling plant there . i was fascinated by that place .\nbefore modern efficiencies , milk and milk products were done on a local scale . eventually due to new york city\u2019s swelling population , larger facilities were needed . there were many private companies filling that demand , but by 1930 three dairy companies dominated the dairy scene . they were the united states dairy products corp . , borden\u2019s and sheffield farms . most of those facilities are gone now , but a few buildings have survived\u2026\nsheffield farms in brooklyn . this facility was on south side of fulton street between brooklyn & new york avenues . the building was transformed to the restoration center in the early 1970s . the restoration center contains retail stores that includes a duane - reade drugstore , baskin - robbins , a branch of citibank , a supermarket that was formerly pathmark , a skating rink and the billie holiday theater where off - off broadway shows are presented .\ndate range 1800s - 1900s company name sheffield farms co . , inc . place new york , new york , united states notes content company history 1841 - 1941 includes trade catalog and histories physical description 1 piece ; 1 box record id silnmahtl _ 19017 topic ( romaine term ) farm equipment and supplies ( including dairy and poultry equipment ) topic dairying farm equipment location trade literature at the american history museum library collection smithsonian libraries trade literature collections data source smithsonian libraries\nthe building was another in the modern french style , with a huge projecting eave of tile . ( in 1909 , according to articles in the times , more than 60 sheffield horses died during an epidemic of arsenic poisoning , apparently by extortionists or disgruntled employees . )\nthe new plant could process and pasteurize 15 , 000 bottles an hour and , according to a 1911 article in the magazine architecture and building , was the brainchild of loton horton , head of sheffield , \u201cwhose long life has been devoted to the study of pure milk . \u201d\nanyone have information on a \u201cmunicipal farms , inc . \u201d in new york city ? i just found a 1 / 2 pint milk bottle with their inscription . it\u2019s also covered with stars of david , to include a very large one on the bottom , which i assume means it\u2019s kosher .\nthe sheffield dairy had a copper and glass overhang over the central section , shielding delivery wagons from the elements . the milk cans were emptied on the top floor in a dust - free room : the windows were double - glazed , and air pressure was kept higher than that outside , so air was constantly flowing out .\nit is dawn on 125th street . families are rising . the train booms overhead ; trolley tracks run between the cobblestones and the early morning traffic . workers hurry to their jobs at the local automobile factories , printers , and storage companies . the largest employer in the area is the sheffield farms dairy , whose proud billboard boasts the motto , \u201cfor the rising generation , \u201d and shows a healthy child enjoying a glass of milk . horse - drawn wagons emerge from a nearby stable building to distribute bottles across upper manhattan . the year is 1929 . new york city at the time is said to have \u201cthe best milk supply of any large city in the world . \u201d but , this had not always been the case .\nsheffield soon added a new hub for its operations , its great dairy plant at 632 west 125th street , finished in 1911 . like the 1909 stable , this was designed by frank a . rooke \u2014 a specialist in stable and industrial architecture \u2014 with a pure , gleaming front of white glazed tile , and trimmed with copper windows and other details , oxidized to green .\ni grew up on de sarc road in ozone pqrk . born 1944 , grade school at ps 63 . the balsam farms was still operating into the early fifties along pitkin ave , past sitka st . . before little league field was built , we kids used to run by the active farm buildings and even nibble ( ugh ! ) the cow feed .\ni live in south carolina now , but when i lived in saratoga ny , i bought a milk can which i still have . the top is stamped \u2013 amity dairies , nyc . the side is stamped , hersey farms inc . long island city , there is also a serial number on the top . do u have any infro on these dairys ?\nbalsam farms was sold about 1963 and homes were built . isaac balsam ( 1880 - 1945 ) started the first chalav yisrael dairy farm on the east coast , and possibly in the united states . he emigrated to the us in 1898 . lived initially with his uncle , meyer emmer for 5 years and worked on his dairy farm . in 1903 balsam established his own dairy farm in ozone park queens . at its peak the balsam farm had 300 cows .\nhi bill my father bill savosh worked on this family dairy owned by his father . my dad ( now pasted on ) never spoke of it . a cousin of mine once told me that the city had taken the farm by imminent domain and is now housing he referred to as \u201cthe projects\u201d . we are in california where my parents settled in the 1940s and have grown to a family of a dozen ( between my brother and i ) . i would love to hear anything , anyone remembers about savosh farms . gary savosh\nmy father , sam , worked for hegeman farms on centre street near the brooklyn / queens border for as long as i can remember . he delivered wholesale to the schools and hospitals and carried wooden crates of pints of milk which were much heavier than the plastic ones we have today , one on each shoulder from his truck . i remember going to the facility many times where they \u201cbottled\u201d the milk into quarts and pints ( no half gallons in those days ) which i think were cardboard covered in wax film . a gas station opened on the next street and every saturday night they gave away a tv\u2013the streets were crowded with cars and people waiting for the winner to be called .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nloton horton b . 22 apr 1854 orange county , new york d . 15 dec 1926 nice , france : darlene ' s family genealogy\ngabriel c . horton , b . 30 nov 1830 , wallkill , orange co . , new york , d . 28 sep 1864 ( age 33 years )\nmary ann slawson , b . dec 1835 , orange county , new york , d . 1857 ( age ~ 21 years )\nslawson brothers left to right , seated : orson w . horton , charles cox , i . a . van bomel , charles b . carpenter and emmett stoddard . the little boy between emmett stoddard and charles b . carpenter is g . i . slawson , son of daniel slawson , john finch , hiram horton and sayre j . slawson . left to right , standing , directly behind those seated : charles wheat , decatur\u2026\nour popular sausages and bacon are available online and at the farm gate , we also supply various local retailers . cattle usually go to marks and spencers ( with the exception of a couple kept for home use ) , while our seasonal turkeys are also sold online , at the farm gate , other local farm shops and a couple of local butchers .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html + rdfa 1 . 1 / / en\nwhich continued operating into the 1950s , before eventually being incorporated into kraft foods .\nin the first half of the 20th century , new york has the best transit system in the world . manufacturing , which was prospering in the city , needed infrastructure and that incredibly complex necessity is the underpinnings of the growth of industry on the edges of the city such as manhattanville .\nthis exhibition examines the fifty - 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bunger\u0092s dairy at 527 west 125th street in 1937 .\ngot eminent domain ? that\u2019s what has upset some people who are concerned about columbia university\u2019s expansion plans for an area between far west 125th and 133rd streets . the university has said that acquiring the land by eminent domain is a possibility .\nfoes of the expansion lost their battle , as the new york city council approved columbia\u2019s plans in december . likewise , mary habstritt , an industrial archaeologist with a unique vision , failed to persuade the landmarks preservation commission to confer landmark designation on an unusual dairy stable that columbia would like to remove . but in the process of trying , ms . habstritt has succeeded in tracing the history of the milk industry of this tiny area .\nbeginning in the 1860s , factories producing lumber , paint , beer , dye and other materials cropped up on the far western end of manhattan valley , around what is now west 125th street , with its direct connections to the rail line along the hudson river and the ferry .\nfor the latter , the architects sass & smallheiser , known otherwise for lower east side tenements , designed an ambitious three - story building of buff brick , with the initials mb carved into the limestone trim . the new dairy was in the modern french style ; its intricate ironwork , ceremonial flagpoles and suave stonework evoked the fresh - from - paris work of ernest flagg and other high - style designers .\ninside , the walls were pure white - painted plaster , meeting in curves to avoid dirt - catching corners . the ceilings were a green glass tile , ribbed and translucent . milk flowed down through filters and pasteurizing equipment until bottled and sealed at the ground - floor level . ice was dumped into the screen - bottom milk crates , which were transferred to delivery wagons moving through a half - oval path on the interior , entering on the right side of the building and exiting on the left .\nmr . horton had bitterly opposed the 1912 city law that required all milk to be pasteurized , but nevertheless designed his plant with pasteurizing capacity .\nborden\u2019s occupied a third major building in the area , the huge red brick studebaker factory , built in 1924 at 615 west 131st street . in 1937 borden\u2019s rebuilt it for its own use , as the headquarters of 366 routes , 110 of which were still traveled by horse and wagon .\nms . habstritt was hired to research the area by anne whitman , who owns the 1909 stable and runs a moving and storage business there , with the idea that landmark designation for the stable would forestall columbia\u2019s demolition plans . the landmarks preservation commission has said no , but ms . habstritt\u2019s report on its dairy aspects , to be posted at urltoken is unusual in the way it traces the evolution and decline of a specialized industry in a small area .\neven if successful , ms . habstritt\u2019s work would have created only a minor obstacle to columbia\u2019s plan ; at most it would have had to build around the stable . but her research knits together an otherwise disparate collection of buildings , casting light on a vanished industry of new york .\nwe\u2019re interested in your feedback on this page . tell us what you think .\nselect minimum price min price 100 , 000 150 , 000 200 , 000 250 , 000 300 , 000 350 , 000 400 , 000 450 , 000 500 , 000 550 , 000 600 , 000 650 , 000 700 , 000 750 , 000 800 , 000 850 , 000 900 , 000 950 , 000 1 million 1 . 1 million 1 . 2 million 1 . 3 million 1 . 4 million 1 . 5 million 1 . 75 million 2 million 2 . 25 million 2 . 5 million 3 million 3 . 5 million 4 million 4 . 5 million 5 million 7 . 5 million 10 million 20 million 30 million 40 million 50 million\nselect maximum price max price 100 , 000 150 , 000 200 , 000 250 , 000 300 , 000 350 , 000 400 , 000 450 , 000 500 , 000 550 , 000 600 , 000 650 , 000 700 , 000 750 , 000 800 , 000 850 , 000 900 , 000 950 , 000 1 million 1 . 1 million 1 . 2 million 1 . 3 million 1 . 4 million 1 . 5 million 1 . 75 million 2 million 2 . 25 million 2 . 5 million 3 million 3 . 5 million 4 million 4 . 5 million 5 million 7 . 5 million 10 million 20 million 30 million 40 million 50 million\naccessibility concerns ? email us at accessibility @ urltoken . we would love to hear from you .\nour bees are naturally kept using organic practices . no chemicals , antifungals and antibiotics are used . our honey is not pasteurized it is in its natural raw form .\ni ' m no expert on honey , but i ' ve been around the block , trying honey ( raw ) all over ! this is very good and was worth the trip ! i ' m so glad that i bought 4 - 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( later 1077 fourth ave . at 88th st . ) and at 763 fifth ave . in the mid - 1880s . 1077 fourth ave . became 1077 park ave . around 1888 . another plant opened at 583 - 585 park ave . near 63rd st . around 1889 , and late in the 1890s there were locations at 269 columbus ave . ( 72nd st . ) and 558 columbus ave . ( 87th st . ) on manhattan ' s west side . a much later location was 524 w . 57th st . , also on the west side .\nthe founder of t . w . decker & sons was thompson willis decker ( 1820 - 1902 ) . he was born 4 september 1820 in elizabeth , new jersey , and died 8 april 1902 in new york city . an obituary notice appeared in the new york times , 9 april 1902 , reading ,\nthompson w . decker , an old - time new york merchant , died yesterday in this city at his home , 838 lexington avenue . he was born in elizabeth , n . j . , on sept . 4 , 1820 . he came to new york and went into the retail milk business in 1841 , and had continued in that business ever since , taking in his sons as partners from time to time . mr . decker leaves a wife , three sons , two daughters , and two grandchildren . the funeral will take place at his home to - morrow evening , and the interment will be at woodlawn on friday morning .\nthe sons of the original t . w . decker were thompson willis decker , jr . ( 1850 - 1911 ) , henry e . decker ( 1851 - 1906 ) and george crandell decker ( 1855 - 1904 ) . according to a notice in the new york times , 21 oct . 1911 , pg . 13 , the second thompson willis decker died 20 october 1911 in new york city :\ndecker - suddenly , on friday , oct . 20 , 1911 , thompson w . decker , son of the late thompson w . and maria decker . funeral services at his residence , 319 west 88th st . , on monday , oct . 23 , at 1 : 30 p . m . interment at convenience of family .\nhenry e . decker died 29 december 1906 . as reported in the new york times , 2 january 1907 , pg . 7 ,\ndecker - suddenly , on dec . 29 , henry e . decker , son of the late thompson w . and maria decker . friends and relatives are invited to attend funeral services from his late residence , 171 east 64th st . , on wednesday , jan 2 , at 1 o ' clock .\ngeorge c . decker was born 7 april 1855 and died 29 december 1904 .\nan ad from the orthodox union , 1933 appears on google books in new york ' s jewish jews : the orthodox community in the interwar years , 1990 , by jenna weissman joselit .\na view of a t . w . decker & sons creamery near grand gorge in delaware county , ny , appears on google books in around roxbury , 2013 , by anthony liberatore and lynette hinkley liberatore .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nwelcome page of the delaware county ny genealogy and history site . . . | . . . table of contents page . . . | . . . contact site manager\ntopics food history religion in america latino history the nation we build together women ' s history world war i see all topics . . .\nevents calendar warner bros . theater jazz chamber music what it means to be american all evening events\nconstitution avenue , nw between 12th and 14th streets washington , d . c .\nnot like those office shares . . . this is a real professional space !\nfreshly painted , carpeted , new restrooms , professional / non - profit floor , most convenient location in western queens , shopping and restaurants across street , includes shelving , office furniture and desk , carpet , and air conditioner .\nelevator - - four blocks from n , r , q , m service . 15 minutes from mid - town . 2 blocks from kaufman arts center . email info @ urltoken or call 718 - 278 - 0700 .\nr . h . renken dairy a t sw corner of classon & myrtle avenues , clinton hill brooklyn . building is unused presently . it was constructed in the 1930s by koch & wagner .\nright : art deco design of office entrance on myrtle avenue side of building that\u2019s still in good condition except for the missing \u201ce\u201d in office .\nthe m . h . renken dairy of brooklyn , ny was established in 1927 in the eastern part of the borough , continuing operation until 1962 .\nmayflower ice cream company on east side of vernon avenue near 43rd avenue in long island city , queens .\nright : the former w . m . evans dairy co . on fulton street and eldert lane in cypress hills , brooklyn . this is the highest numbered address on brooklyn\u2019s fulton street\u2013your webmaster\nthe history of borden\u2019s is a lengthy and illustrious one in the annals of american entrepreneurship .\nas an american philanthropist , businessman , and inventor , gail borden , jr . envisioned food concentrates as a means of safeguarding the human food supply . he was the first to develop a commercial method of condensing milk , and the dairy company founded by him ( renamed borden , inc . , in 1968 ) expanded and diversified to become a sizable corporation operating in many areas of business .\ngail borden , jr . , ( 1801 - 1874 ) inventor , publisher , surveyor , and founder of the borden company , son of gail and philadelphia borden , was born in norwich , new york , on november 9 , 1801 . in the middle 1840s he began inventing . he is supposed to have experimented with large - scale refrigeration as a means of preventing yellow fever and with a terraqueous machine , a sort of prairie schooner that would go on land or water . in 1849 he perfected a meat biscuit , made of dehydrated meat compounded with flour , which he tried to market on a worldwide scale in partnership with ashbel smith . although this project left him deeply in debt , for seven years borden struggled to sell meat biscuits . for this purpose he moved to new york in 1851 to be nearer trade centers .\nin 1853 he sought a patent on a process for condensing milk in vacuum , but it was 1856 before he received american and british patents . he then dropped the meat biscuit to devote himself to condensing milk . he opened a factory in connecticut in 1856 but failed , then tried and failed again in 1857 . through jeremiah milbank , a new york financier , he received new backing and opened another factory in connecticut in 1858 . when the civil war brought intensified demand for condensed milk , sales grew so much that borden\u2019s success was assured . he opened another factory in connecticut , two in new york , and one in illinois and licensed other concerns in pennsylvania and maine . he also invented processes for condensing various fruit juices , for extract of beef , and for coffee . after the civil war he established a meat - packing plant at borden , texas , twelve miles west of columbus , and a sawmill and copperware factory at bastrop .\nhe died in borden , texas , a community named for him . today it boasts a population of about 50 .\ni\u2019m not elsie . this is borden\u2019s facility on south side of atlantic avenue near barbey street in east new york , brooklyn .\nthe blue terra cotta borden\u2019s entablature is cracked and broken above what was the main entrance , but flanking the door are two of nyc\u2019s more unsung terra cotta designs , seemingly depicting switzerland .\nwhile new york is full of gorgeous terra cotta , some of it gets no respect : the large tablet at the tunnel garage has now disappeared as the gragae is demolished , and several wonderful scenes depicting activities at seaview hospital lie cracked , broken , and overgrown with weeds and fungus .\nhappily , parkchester in the bronx has dozens of terrific pieces still . \u2014 your webmaster\nthis borden\u2019s facility is on the east side of ralph avenue between monroe street and gates avenue in bedford - stuyvesant , brooklyn , and its identifying tablet is still there .\nphotographed mid - to - late 2005 by gary fonville . page completed april 8 , 2006 .\ndoing research for my book , i don\u2019t see hegemann dairy , elmhusrt , n . y > or elmhurst dairy , queens , n . y .\nin her new autobiography , cyndi lauper mentions the abandoned borden\u2019s on atlantic avenue near her childhood home in ozone park .\nit may be the hegeman dairy you are looking for . we grew up near the hegeman dairy in the east new york section of brooklyn in what we called \u201cnew lots\u201d . new lots were developed and sold to many italian immigrant families maybe in the 1915 + time frame . they were originally the garbage dump site that had been covered in dug up bay bottom sand and i guess after some very long period of time the ground was allowed to be sold and had homes built on it . we played in the newer parts of the dump that in my time extended out to the bay fom more or less linden blvd . maybe hegeman avenue was named after that family .\nthere was a hegeman\u2019s lane in brookville , li which i believe the dairy may have been located .\nlooking for info on the stehlin dairy in westbury long island back in the mid 1800s to early 1900s i think . he was my grandfather\u2019s brother . looking for any info , or possibly even a dairy bottle or can from there . just found out about this two days ago !\ncan anyone give info on a dairy in new lots sec . of b\u2019klyn . name of \u201cwasserman\u201d or\u201d waddington\u201d . my brother seems to remember it was late 1940\u2019s early 1950\u2019s near pennsylvania or hageman aves . thank you .\ni am wondering what went on at these dairies\u2026 . were cows actually stabled there in the middle of the city ? were there fields for them to wander in or did they spend their lives in stalls ? how did this work in a city with buildings and cars and city life ? how did it smell ? how was it cleaned ? where did the manure go ? how was the feed brought in ? how many cows would a dairy have or serve ? and these things were still in use into the 60s ? ? ? ?"]}
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", "topic": 6}], "title": "bond clothing stores", "paragraphs": ["bond clothing stores , bond clothes , bond clothiers , or bond stores , was a . . .\nbond clothing stores is on facebook . to connect with bond clothing stores , join facebook today .\nthe average number of employees per establishment in clothing stores stayed near 13 during the 2001\u20132010 period , though it decreased from 25 to 21 in family clothing stores .\nbrook ' s clothing store . exterior of brook ' s clothing store | library of congress\nbond stores was organized in maryland on march 19 , 1937 by the consolidation of bond clothing company , a maryland corporation , and its subsidiary , bond stores , incorporated . the principal executive offices of the corporation were located at 261 fifth avenue , new york , new york .\n( a 1997 article from the new york times about the bond clothing store signs . )\nwithin the retail trade industry , employment in men ' s and women ' s clothing stores , shoe stores , and jewelry , luggage , and leather goods stores decreased from 1990 to 2011 . in contrast , industries such as children ' s and infant ' s clothing ( 118 . 6 percent ) , cosmetic and beauty supply stores ( 82 . 3 percent ) , family clothing ( 63 . 2 percent ) , and clothing accessories stores ( 57 . 0 percent ) all experienced an increase in employment from 1990 to 2011 . from 1990 to 2007 , employment in family clothing stores increased from 273 , 700 jobs to 539 , 800 jobs , or 97 . 2 percent . since 2007 , the family clothing stores industry has lost 93 , 100 jobs , or 17 . 2 percent .\nthe bond clothing chain was founded in cleveland in 1914 . the first store sold fifteen dollar men ' s suits . during the 30 ' s and 40 ' s , it was the largest chain of men ' s clothing stores in the country .\n[ item title , item date ] , bond clothing stores , inc . papers , d . 222 , rare books , special collections , and preservation , river campus libraries , university of rochester\nthe bond clothing store opened its doors in cleveland , oh in 1914 and started out as a cheap men ' s suit retailer . it quickly became one of the country ' s biggest clothing retailers and by 1924 , it had expanded into a national chain with 28 stores in cities across the us .\nand new electronic billboards cover much of the spot where the bond clothes sign once stood . however , bond 45 sports a flashy neon sign which draws inspiration from the original bond clothes sign ( complete with a clock dial - style o ) that recalls a time when neon reigned supreme and the bond clothes outlet was new york ' s\ncathedral of clothing\n!\nwe open the london city store in 2003 , in 2005 stores open in ireland and norwich . jenners & beatties department stores become part of the house of fraser brand .\ncorrespondence - - durable clothing co . and michaels - stern co . , 1938 .\na postcard of the new bond clothes sign at night . ( wikimedia commons )\nthe bond clothing store sign circa 1941 . ( library of congress ) some of the biggest neon signs - if not the biggest signs - to ever domin . . .\nthe bond clothing stores , inc . papers is open for research use . researchers are advised to contact rare books , special collections , and preservation prior to visiting . upon arrival , researchers will also be asked to fill out a registration form and provide photo identification .\na former ralph lauren store on bleecker street . the brand once had three stores on the street .\nhorydczak , theodor , approximately , photographer . brook ' s clothing store . exterior of brook ' s clothing store . washington d . c , none . ca . 1920 - ca . 1950 . photograph . urltoken\nthe earlier bond sign on the second floor , with the clock dial in the letter o , was retained . mr . leigh says he believes he also designed this sign when bond first moved in .\nbut no one has yet equaled the colossal exhortations of douglas leigh ' s 1948 bond clothing store ' s sign . it lasted only six years , but some fragments still peep out from under the latest advertisements .\ncorrection : april 6 , 1997 , sunday the streetscapes column last sunday , about the elaborate advertising sign built in 1946 atop the former bond clothing store in times square , misstated the wording that was part of the display . the wording was , ' ' every hour 3 , 490 people buy at bond . ' '\nhorydczak , theodor , approximately , photographer . brook ' s clothing store . exterior of brook ' s clothing store . ca . 1920 - ca . 1950 . photograph . retrieved from the library of congress , < urltoken > .\nis the building above not the coolest thing you have ever seen ? do you know where this building used to be in downtown cleveland ? it was one of the last art moderne buildings to reside in the city \u2013 it is the home of the bond clothing company . and it was located on the northwest corner of east ninth and euclid avenue ( think national city tower today ) . the bond clothing company was started in the hickcox building on the same corner in the 1920\u2032s . charles bond founded the firm and it quickly became the largest retail chain for men\u2019s clothing in the united states and was well known for its two piece suit collection for men . anyway , the bond company decided to tear down the hickox building in 1946 and erected this beautiful monument soon thereafter .\nin 1975 , the bond clothes company started liquidating its assets and selling its now - dwindling company to foreign investors . the outlet in times square dubbed the\ncathedral of clothing\nin its heyday closed in 1977 . by 1982 , the last remnants of bond clothes were sold . despite all this , what remained of the original bond clothes sign would stay prominent at this location well into the 1980s , during which time the old outlet building became a\nbleecker street , as mr . sietsema wryly noted , became \u201cthe epicenter of the designer - store revolution , whereby many of the old , functioning stores , like bodegas , laundromats and video stores , were replaced by shops selling $ 400 t - shirts . \u201d\nhorydczak , t . , photographer . brook ' s clothing store . exterior of brook ' s clothing store . washington d . c , none . ca . 1920 - ca . 1950 . [ photograph ] retrieved from the library of congress , urltoken\nbond\u2019s was a short - lived disco and rock venue that featured dancing and live acts , most famously the clash .\ndespite market conditions , key brands including bonds and workwear performed well , but were offset by declines in clothing new zealand and holeproof .\nthe sign on top of the bond store had been controlled by general outdoor advertising , but in 1948 the 38 - year - old mr . leigh got the concession and persuaded barney ruben , the head of bond , to erect the most astounding display ever .\nin 1975 , the company was sold to foreign investors , then broken up and sold in smaller groups to management . many of the stores closed .\nas mr . duffy told the new york times back in december 2001 , \u201cif i could have 20 stores on bleecker street , i would . \u201d\n14 photographic prints . | photographs show washington , d . c . fish market and stores on waterfront , including workers and detail shots of seafood .\nall our stores are currently located in the united states . shop our collection online , now shipping globally , and check back in the future for updates\nenter a location ( for example : a post code , an address , a city , etc . ) and we will show you the closest stores .\nthe venue became the bond\u2019s international casino , a nod to the international casino , a 1930s - era nightclub that existed on the site .\nunfortunately these changes will necessitate 1850 jobs losses in australia over an 18 - month period including 1200 in clothing manufacturing , ' ' she said .\nbut , she added , she didn\u2019t foresee the effects on bleecker street , where she used to scour the antiques stores for inspiration and household items like curtains .\nover the 2010\u20132020 period , as clothing continues to be made in other countries and the demand for custom clothing keeps declining , occupations such as sewing machine operators , fabric and apparel patternmakers , textile and garment pressers , and textile knitting and weaving machine setters , operators , and tenders are all projected to decrease in employment .\nby the late 1950s , bond began leasing the billboard space to other brands , like pepsi , which turned the two human statues into giant soda bottles .\nwe have physical stores in countries where we don ' t ship online just yet . visit one of our online store countries to learn more about cos and view our products or visit\naggregate statistics aside , evidence abounds . in 1974 , some 70 , 000 workers were employed in 450 plants along the mexican border under the in - bond , or\nas times square slid into decay ( above , in 1979 ) , part of the bond sign continued to live on\u2014even after the store went out of business in 1977 .\ntoday the site is the location of the restaurant bond 45 , which continues the neon sign tradition . ( second photo : wikipedia ; third photo : bow tie partners )\nfrom 1990 to 2011 , within the wholesale trade industry , employment in industries such as jewelry and women ' s and children ' s clothing experienced little or no change . however , over that period , employment in the men ' s and boy ' s clothing industry decreased 17 . 5 percent\u2014from 32 , 000 jobs in 1990 to 26 , 400 jobs in 2011 .\nthe pepsi sign , too , lasted just a few years , succeeded by others , like the camel sign of the 80 ' s with two illuminated cigarette packs at either end . now the old bond building is occupied by a mixed bag of stores and theaters , topped by floodlit billboards for jockey and liz claiborne that are big and bright , though hardly spectacular .\nas a very young man , i worked at bond clothing in times square in 1973 in the office on the 2nd floor . besides paging sales people and doing some cashiering , i also did the daily sales and cash report and then accompanied the office manager , teddy , to the bank with our deposit . it was an amazing time im my life .\nduring this time , we take on a number of stores , some of which go on to become the brands you love to wear today ; including dickins & jones , rackhams & cavendish house .\nsome of the biggest neon signs - if not the biggest signs - to ever dominate new york city ' s times square were the signs advertising the bond clothing store . these massive signs were some of the most brilliant and colorful signs produced during the 20th century in new york city and they added a nice dash of animation to new york ' s nighttime skyline !\nthe old bond building is now owned by a company headed by charles b . moss jr . , successor to the b . s . moss theater chain founded by his grandfather .\nthe company says the new strategy will deliver $ 150 million a year in cost savings by full year 2011 after an overhaul of sourcing , including closing the majority of its australian clothing manufacturing operations .\nit would be a great public service for some sharp museum curator to acquire his valuable trove . and when they do , they should also get a bulb from the bond news zipper .\nms morphet said pacific brands will implement a new strategy , dubbed pacific brands 2010 , to restructure the business , fold smaller brands to cut costs and complexity and shut down some clothing manufacturing in australia .\nan article last thursday about the retail blight of bleecker street misstated the location of arleen bowman\u2019s clothing boutique . it was on bleecker between west 10th and charles street , not west 10th and perry street .\nthe new 50 - foot - high bond sign ran 200 feet from 44th to 45th street . two 50 - foot - tall figures , one male , one female , flanked a central 50 , 000 - gallon waterfall 27 feet high and 120 feet long . above everything rose a digital clock with the legend : ' ' every day 3 , 490 people buy at bond . ' '\nbut the textile , clothing and footwear union ' s michele o ' neil says the closures aren ' t justified . she has made an urgent call for high - level meetings in a bid to save jobs .\nin october of 1954 , leigh proposed that bond allow other companies to make use of the sign . bond agreed and the sign was turned over to pepsi cola . he replaced the two human figures with pepsi cola bottles and the clock was transformed into a giant bottle cap with the pepsi logo on it . for most of the 1950s , this new sign would remain a landmark in times square .\nthe base on which the bond sign rested was an electric news zipper , perhaps five feet high , running along the entire facade , and the entire display had 23 , 250 bulbs . the combination of large flat sign , moving lights and messages , falling water and three - dimensional sculpture effects made the $ 350 , 000 bond sign perhaps the most ambitious sign in the city ' s history .\nfans of old - school new york neon know the bond clothes billboard and sign , the enormous and spectacular signage that lit up broadway and 45th street in different forms from the 1940s to the 1980s .\nthe original marc jacobs store on bleecker that started the boom was next door with its windows blacked out . ms . reitman had an idea for that space and the other empty stores that dot bleecker street like missing teeth in a very expensive mouth .\ncustoms furthermore provides for rebate stores . these stores may only store goods which have been entered under rebate of duty under the provisions of schedules no 3 , 4 and 6 and are regularly inspected by customs . the reason for such inspections is to monitor the use of the rebated goods that are imported subject to certain conditions , e . g . materials in rolls for the manufacture of infants\u2019 garments . all or part of the duties is not payable provided the conditions of the rebate item are adhered to .\n90 photographic prints . | photographs show story of ella watson , black government charwoman for twenty - six years , and miscellaneous scenes in a black neighborhood . going to work at 5 : 30 p . m . cleaning offices , halls , toilets , and returning home at 2 : 30 a . m . at home with three grandchildren and adopted daughter she supports on salary of $ 1 , 080 per year ( minus war bond and other deductions ) . neighborhood stores . attending . . .\nbut , as mr . leigh told carl spielvogel , a new york times reporter , in 1953 , the value of even the most spectacular sign is in its novelty . and by that time the bond sign was five years old .\nher neighbors included antiques stores like pierre deux , treasure & trifles and susan parrish ; a pet store called the bird jungle ; the biography bookshop ; and nusraty afghan imports , where an immigrant named abdul nusraty had been selling rugs , jewelry and antiquities since 1979 .\ncaptured in countless photos ( at left , on new year\u2019s eve 1950 ) , the sign that stood from the late 1940s to the mid - 1950s\u2014with a clock in the o of the bond name\u2014has become an emblem of times square\u2019s postwar glory years .\ntitle brook ' s clothing store . exterior of brook ' s clothing store contributor names horydczak , theodor , approximately 1890 - 1971 , photographer created / published ca . 1920 - ca . 1950 . subject headings - clothing stores . - united states - - district of columbia - - washington ( d . c . ) - district of columbia - - washington ( d . c . ) format headings acetate negatives . notes - item title devised . medium 1 negative : safety ; 8 x 10 in . call number / physical location lc - h814 - 2627 - 001 [ p & p ; ] source collection horydczak , theodor , ca . 1890 - 1971 . theodor horydczak collection ( library of congress ) repository library of congress prints and photographs division washington , d . c . 20540 usa digital id thc 5a45265 / / urltoken control number thc1995008762 / pp reproduction number lc - h814 - t - 2627 - 001 ( interpositive ) rights advisory publication may be restricted . for information see\nhorydczak collection\n( urltoken ) online format image description 1 negative : safety ; 8 x 10 in .\nbut the bond sign survives in spots . much of the red - granite facade remains , and on the second floor on the 44th street side , old enameled signs fill window openings . just above the roundabout theater marquee , the shadowy trace of ' ' o n d ' ' is visible - - the anchor points for the clock face in the masonry are evident . above and to the right , a curious black rectangle is the last remnant of the bond zipper sign , most of its bulbs still in place .\nif many of the high - end stores along bleecker didn\u2019t prosper as businesses , \u201cthey succeeded in transforming the area into a luxury retail neighborhood that feeds on itself , \u201d said jeremiah moss , who has tracked the city\u2019s ever - changing streetscape on his blog , jeremiah\u2019s vanishing new york , since 2007 .\n' ' this is devastating and distressing news for the workers concerned , ' ' mr rudd told parliament . ' ' this is bad news for the tcf sector , it is bad news for the economy , ' ' he said , referring to the textile , clothing and footwear industries .\nin 1987 , after learning about a store for rent from the owner of a bleecker street nail salon , arleen bowman opened a women\u2019s clothing boutique under her own name at 353 bleecker , between west 10th and charles streets . the space was around 300 square feet ; she paid $ 1 , 500 in monthly rent .\nit was around this time that janet russo , a clothing designer , and her husband , bill jacklin , an artist , both longtime village residents , sold their townhouse on bank street to mr . duffy . she felt the village had changed , she said , \u201cto the point where i wouldn\u2019t want to live there . \u201d\nsee the highlights from # ra250bondst , where the fashion and the art world came together in celebration of the royal academy of art\u2019s 250th year . from june 22nd , bond street\u2019s world - leading fashion and fine jewellery brands collaborated with renowned artists to takeover the windows , exploring the theme of 250 years of art .\nthis sign was one of the most spectacular , if not the most spectacular sign to ever hang in times square , and at $ 350 , 000 , most likely the most expensive ! it advertised bond clothes from the time of its inception in 1948 until 1954 , when leigh had other plans in mind for it .\nthe nightclub lasted only a few years , and in 1940 bond clothes took over much of the space . the architect james p . whiskeman designed a new front with red - granite panels and glass block , but a 1940 ' s photograph shows the steel framework bare except for a relatively small billboard for schlitz beer .\nhowever , pac brands said it will keep its non - clothing manufacturing facilities in australia open , including its bike helmet factory in victoria , its nsw and victoria carpet underlay factories , and a bed manufacturing plant in tasmania . most of its foam factories around the country will avoid shutdown , as will its uniforms factory in victoria , the company said .\nat first the signs were just add - ons to existing buildings , but in 1936 the city bank farmers trust company built a two - story building with a sign that more than doubled the height of the structure . designed by acock & lloyd , the building was trim , moderne in style , with a theater , stores and a vast nightclub , the international casino .\nms . consolo , the real estate agent , noted the number of newish beauty boutiques on bleecker , including sisley and aesop , as well as long - term tenants like the perfumer bond no . 9 and the beauty brand fresh . the future of the street , she said , may be as \u201cbeauty and lipstick alley . \u201d\nshe was standing in front of atm anthony thomas melillo , a clothing boutique that opened in february to sell $ 115 \u201cdestroyed wash\u201d t - shirts and other garments . the store had no customers , and the front door was open , allowing the air - conditioning to pump out into the street , something ms . reitman lectured the young sales associates about .\nbleecker street , mr . moss said , is a prime example of high - rent blight , a symptom of late - stage gentrification . \u201cthese stores open as billboards for the brand , \u201d he said . \u201cthen they leave because the rents become untenable . landlords hold out . and you\u2019re left with storefronts that will sit vacant for a year , two years , three years . \u201d\nthis small collection consists of one box containing four folders . the most significant historical information can be found in folder 1 , which contains newspaper articles about bond clothes . folder 2 contains copies of the company ' s newsletter . also included is a limited amount of correspondence regarding robert m . adler ' s research into the company ' s history .\nto mark the 250th anniversary of the royal academy , the summer exhibition will spill out on to london\u2019s bond street , with internationally renowned artist , rose wylie , ra commissioned to dress the street in bespoke flags . the artist has used details from her most recent body of work , lolita\u2019s house continuing her fascination with the shifting nature of memory .\nthe next year mr . leigh proposed that bond rent its rooftop sign space to someone else , and in october 1954 the famous sign went dry and dark . he designed the successor sign , for pepsi - cola , which restarted the waterfall but replaced the two figures with equally large pepsi bottles , and the digital clock with a colossal bottle cap .\nin the fast - paced new york retail scene , it can be hard to remain hot for long , given the speed of trends and how fast brands and styles fall out of favor , it ' s no surprise that the stores that carry all the gear the kids are lusting after keep changing . consistency is one thing , but when it comes to fashion , relevancy is the name of the game .\nmayfair & st james\u2019s throws open its doors for a free weekend of art & events to celebrate 250 years of creativity across a world - leading cultural district . over 40\u200b of mayfair & st james\u2019s galleries , auction and fashion houses will stage a rich array of exhibitions , tours , panel discussions and installations including a series of artist designed window displays across bond street .\n48 photographic prints . | photographs show washington , d . c . district grocery store ( dgs ) warehouse , in an area easily accessible to railroad , river , and truck transportation . unloading into warehouse , filling orders for the 200 member stores . meat cutting , candling eggs , grading fresh fruit and vegetables , checking merchandise , ripening bananas . fish . u . s . inspector grading meat . engineer and refrigerator plant .\nmore : the roxy theater was immediately north on the 9th st side of the bond store , a nationally know striptease theater . the girls sumbathed on the roof of the gillsey hotel which was at the ne corner of 9th and chester , so folks in the huntington bldg ( then unioni commerce bldg ) could gawk at the nude women if your office was above the 12th floor ! don\n29 photographic prints . | photographs show washington , d . c . , activities that indicate something of the scope and function of a self - help exchange . men and women working for scrip to buy clothing and other necessities before seeking employment . unloading salvaged materials . bakery , kitchen , cafeteria , sewing room , shoe , radio , paint and print shops , salesroom . members being interviewed , given physical examinations , buying clothes .\nthat ' s why we took a look at some of the smaller boutiques and gauged their spot on the style spectrum . after all , not everything that was awesome last year is as talked about right now . whether you ' re wondering which shops to hit up next time you ' re in nyc , or you just want some new spots to check out , we got you covered . these are the 10 coolest men ' s stores in new york right now .\ntwo weeks ago mr . moss terminated the lease of the roundabout theater , a major tenant , and now cushman & wakefield is working on an analysis of the site , which could be worth more than $ 50 million . even if he doesn ' t sell , mr . moss says he wants a more efficient use of the sign space , which would eliminate the bare spots that reveal fragments of the bond sign .\nand then ? blowback . while quirky independent stores couldn\u2019t afford the new bleecker , it became apparent over time that neither could the corporate brands that had remade the street . an open secret among retailers had it that bleecker street was a fancy potemkin village , empty of customers . celebrities shopped there because they wouldn\u2019t be bothered . the \u201csex and the city\u201d fans lining up at magnolia and snapping photos of carrie\u2019s stoop weren\u2019t willing or able to fork over $ 2 , 000 for designer heels .\n50 photographic prints . | photographs show washington , d . c . u . s . post office , main building , and railway mail operations . exterior views , scenes in lobby , workrooms , loading platforms . loading and unloading , sorting , canceling , handling christmas mail . receiving and sorting mail aboard railway mail car . printing , gumming , perforating , examining , counting , and coiling postage stamps at the bureau of engraving and printing . bond , currency , and stamp designer . storage vault .\nbump up your basics with the bonds range of men ' s and women ' s underwear , bras , trunks and briefs . browse our extensive collection of mens and women ' s clothing including trackies , shorts , activewear , swimwear , sleepwear and more . step out in comfy style in our wide selection of men ' s , women ' s , kids and baby socks and tights . update their everyday essentials with our adorable range of boys ' and girls ' trackies , hoodies , tees , skirts , dresses and more . babywear is what bonds does best . stock up on all your must - haves for newborns and toddlers including baby clothes , zip wondersuits , socks , underwear and more .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nbesides being memorable , . com domains are unique : this is the one and only . com name of it ' s kind . other extensions usually just drive traffic to their . com counterparts . to learn more about premium . com domain valuations , watch the video below :\n73 % of all domains registered on the web are . coms . the reason is simple : . com is the where most of web traffic happens . owning a premium . com gives you great benefits including better seo , name recognition , and providing your site with a sense of authority .\nmy agent was very helpful . he was professional , friendly , and understood my business needs . huge domains is lucky to have him . - nichole lowe , 10 / 10 / 2017\nso fast , so prof . and i had to take advantage of the return policy as my project collapsed . no questions asked , three days later the money was back on my creditcard . thx a lot , great service ! - christian korn , 10 / 10 / 2017\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml + rdfa 1 . 0 / / en\nurltoken\nnote : you may browse using the navigation on the left , or use ctrl - f to search within this finding aid .\nreproductions are made upon request but can be subject to restrictions . permission to publish materials from the collection must currently be requested . please note that some materials may be copyrighted or restricted . it is the researcher ' s obligation to determine and satisfy copyright or other case restrictions when publishing or otherwise distributing materials found in the collections . for more information contact rarebks @ urltoken\nduring and subsequent to 1942 , the corporation entered into agreements with the u . s . government for the manufacture of trousers , service coats , and overcoats for the army .\nhtml public\n- / / wapforum / / dtd xhtml mobile 1 . 0 / / en\nurltoken\nthis page is automatically generated based on what facebook users are interested in , and not affiliated with or endorsed by anyone associated with the topic .\na blog about some of the world ' s most interesting signs and billboards .\nin 1981 . later on in the 1990s , this building would become the site of the roundabout theatre .\nadvertisers are the same as you and me - they just want to make money . as long as you do not lose sight of that fact , you can rent almost any billboard . but it ' s all about dollars and cents .\nthe tai fat pawn shop sign . if you live in or have ever visited hong kong , you may have caught an occasional glimpse of a store sign fea . . .\nhokusai ' s print of the mitsui shop on suruga street in edo ( tokyo ) . ( visipix . com ) first off , i ' d like to wish each and every one . . .\nthe historic green dragon tavern . ( wikimedia commons ) for almost as long as the usa has been around , there has been one beverage ingrai . . .\nthe raohe st . night market in taipei . taiwan ' s night markets are places that bustle with activity at night . thousands of shoppers cr . . .\nfor some reason , this sign is buried in a back alley accessible off of main street .\njavascript seems to be disabled in your browser . you must have javascript enabled in your browser to utilize the functionality of this website .\n* % off applies to rrp of selected styles and colours only . % off is not in addition to other offers , discounts or multi - buys . prices are as marked . while stocks last .\n* * % off applies to rrp of selected styles and colours only . % off is not in addition to other offers , discounts or multi - buys . prices are as marked . while stocks last .\n\u2020 % off applies to rrp . % off not in addition to other discount or multi buy offers .\nyou can now shop across all these brands , add them to your bag , checkout once , and receive your order in one convenient delivery . *\nfree shipping to new zealand for all orders over $ 60 aud ( or $ 15 aud for orders under $ 60 aud ) .\nthat your shopping bag contains one or more of these brands listed above . you will have to remove these items if you intend to ship to\nwe have updated your shopping bag to australia to show australia shipping and pricing details .\nboth men and women wear both , the difference lies in the how much they cost . apparel is generally more expensive than clothes .\nexploring every aspect of a world that is not only stranger than we imagine , but stranger than we can imagine .\nall original content in posts is copyright \u00a9 2016 by the author of the post , which is usually either alex boese (\nalex\n) , paul di filippo (\npaul\n) , or chuck shepherd (\nchuck\n) . all rights reserved . the banner illustration at the top of this page is copyright \u00a9 2008 by rick altergott .\nurltoken no longer supports internet explorer 9 or earlier . please upgrade your browser .\nbig , exciting signs are articles of faith for the new times square , which now has a concorde , a steaming coffee cup and a huge coke bottle with a retractable straw .\nin the 1880 ' s , broadway north of 42d street was an industrial area of blacksmiths and carriage factories . but just three decades later the migration of theaters and hotels had turned it in into the great white way . even city planners opposed to commercial signs found something fitting in the gaudy electric signs that turned night into day and attracted gawking tourists .\nabove this rose a huge electric sign with fish blowing bubbles that advertised wrigley ' s spearmint gum . the sign , the work of the designer and artist dorothy shepard , was built by general outdoor advertising . it looked skeletal by day , but spectacular at night - - the largest advertising yet erected in times square .\nby this time mr . leigh , the sign impresario , had already made his mark in times square with a giant , steaming a . & p . coffee cup and camel ' s smoke rings . mr . leigh constantly strove to outdo himself and everybody else , and in 1944 he said he was hoping to turn the top of the empire state building into a bottle or cigar , for any company that could pay the tab .\nat night , strands of electric lights seemed to clothe the chunky , modern classical figures , but by day they appeared nude .\nmr . leigh says he had wanted to hire the sculptor paul manship , who had done the figure of prometheus in rockefeller center , to work out the figures , but mr . ruben wanted something less expensive .\nfrom the new york times . you may opt - out at any time .\nyou agree to receive occasional updates and special offers for the new york times ' s products and services .\nas for mr . leigh , in the 70 ' s he developed a sideline of lighting buildings , and says he is now working on the illumination of donald j . trump ' s 40 wall street . he says that no one in recent years has asked him to do another sign spectacular , but that he has all the photographs , drawings and other records from one of this century ' s most unusual design careers .\nwe\u2019re interested in your feedback on this page . tell us what you think .\nselect minimum price min price 100 , 000 150 , 000 200 , 000 250 , 000 300 , 000 350 , 000 400 , 000 450 , 000 500 , 000 550 , 000 600 , 000 650 , 000 700 , 000 750 , 000 800 , 000 850 , 000 900 , 000 950 , 000 1 million 1 . 1 million 1 . 2 million 1 . 3 million 1 . 4 million 1 . 5 million 1 . 75 million 2 million 2 . 25 million 2 . 5 million 3 million 3 . 5 million 4 million 4 . 5 million 5 million 7 . 5 million 10 million 20 million 30 million 40 million 50 million\nselect maximum price max price 100 , 000 150 , 000 200 , 000 250 , 000 300 , 000 350 , 000 400 , 000 450 , 000 500 , 000 550 , 000 600 , 000 650 , 000 700 , 000 750 , 000 800 , 000 850 , 000 900 , 000 950 , 000 1 million 1 . 1 million 1 . 2 million 1 . 3 million 1 . 4 million 1 . 5 million 1 . 75 million 2 million 2 . 25 million 2 . 5 million 3 million 3 . 5 million 4 million 4 . 5 million 5 million 7 . 5 million 10 million 20 million 30 million 40 million 50 million\naccessibility concerns ? email us at accessibility @ urltoken . we would love to hear from you .\na multi - sensory experience awaits you at the new global flagship with four floors epitomising the brand\u2019s playful spirit from the \u2018stellavator\u2019 & \u2018stell ( air ) \u2019 to the monochrome ball pit , alongside all the collections in one place amidst artistic , graphic and sound installations .\ndallas - born whitney bromberg hawkings \u2013 co - founder and ceo of flowerbx \u2013 is one of the select few that brands including bottega veneta and dior turn to whenever there is reason to beautify a store \u2026 . read more here\nlondon fashion week is in full swing with all the key events taking place at the store studios on the stand . and last night ( september 17 ) , things reached fever pitch as giorgio armani moved his emporio armani catwalk show to london for the very first time\u2026 read more here\nthe rise of the \u2018superfan\u2019 \u2013 affluent twenty somethings mostly , still living at home \u2013 are enthusiastic followers of fashion . their loyalty lies with their leader , gucci creative director alessandro michele\u2026 read more here\nbest known for her show - stopping dresses with a modern boho twist , the british designer lets us into her mayfair world . read more here .\nwhen it comes to stellar performances onscreen , the legendary british actor , author and director richard e . grant needs no introduction read more here\nwe use cookies on our website to provide you with a seamless and comfortable user experience . by continuing to navigate this website you agree to the usage of cookies .\nmany stories have been told about the majestic interior including an open terrace and illuminated mirrored columns that extended from the first floor up to the third floor . there was a large curved staircase that allowed patrons to casually walk through the department store and get a great feel about all four floors and the merchandise offered to patrons . i believe that walker & weeks was the architect of record .\nthe above photo offers a great view from east ninth looking west down euclid avenue towards public square . i love how this street used to look . unfortunately , the store was torn down in 1978 to make way for the national city tower . this is brilliant architecture . seems a shame to have lost this to a bland commercial tower .\nabout tech czar former\ntech czar\nfor the city of cleveland , fascinated by the civic space , history ( cleveland & military ) , entrepreneurship , social media , food and travel . my first book on cleveland history will be published by history press ( www . historypress . net ) this fall .\nattractive young women modeled clothes in the second story rounded window over the intersection of 9th and euclid during the lunch hour . i started working at that intersection in 1958 and enjoyed a few \u2018longer than usual\u2019 lunches to gawk at the models !\nmy mom worked here as a manager on the 2nd floor when i was a child . i remember coming downtown on the bus to visit her with my big sister to go with her to lunch at the forum cafeteria . you\u2019re right about the interior\u2013i remember the swoop of the wide staircase up to her small office\u2013the wide stainless steel hand railing and what i would later come to know as art deco styling . very happy to see these pics . they bring back so many memories . i remember it being beautiful but so hard to describe to my wife and children .\noh wow , i remember going to the forum with my mom when i was a kid . she worked there in the 60s , and my sister and i thought it was the coolest place . i remember it had an automated system for moving trays .\nthe destruction of this beautiful piece of artwork to be replaced by an ugly giant eyesore best describes the stupidity of the major population of cleveland , absolutely disgusting , the city should be ashamed , but one has to look no further than the people who have been running this city for decades , complete imbeciles .\ni vaguely remember coming here as a boy in the 1960\u2019s ; probably for my dad to purchase a sunday suit . i think i may have purchased a suit while in high school at the great lakes mall store .\nprivacy & cookies : this site uses cookies . by continuing to use this website , you agree to their use . to find out more , including how to control cookies , see here : cookie policy\nlooking for a bargain ? visit our online outlet store , where you ' ll find all your favourite australian brands at massively discounted prices .\na lot can happen in 100 years . we know because this year , bonds turns 100 years young . from our early beginnings in 1915 , as a small manufacturer of women\u2019s hosiery to now as one of australia\u2019s most iconic brands , we\u2019ve shaped ourselves to fit the needs ( and bodies ) of aussie families .\nit ' s these humble beginnings that haven ' t just helped us to establish a benchmark in great quality , but have allowed us to play a proud role in aussie history too . from providing charles kingsford - smith and charles ulm with comfy undergarments for their record - setting flight across the pacific in 1928 to dressing 120 , 000 volunteers at the 2000 sydney olympics in iconic uniforms that were as vibrant as the games themselves , we\u2019ve come a long way over the last century .\nwe\u2019re the first thing you put on in the morning and the last thing you take off . and with the next century shaping up to be even more exciting than the last , one thing has never changed \u2013 from 8 seconds or 80 years old , bonds is for everyone .\nbonds australia online offers the comfiest men ' s , women ' s , kids ' and baby clothes , undies and socks at affordable prices . with everyday wardrobe essentials including tees , hoodies , and socks , bonds has a style for every member of the family .\nwith so many comfy options to choose from , bonds is the go - to place for all your wardrobe needs . start shopping now !\ndreaming of a winter escape ? then this dose of vacay inspo from brooke nash might be just what you need right now . .\nthree words : sticky . date . hotcakes . winter is the perfect time to whip up these tummy - warming hotcakes complete with butterscotch sauce .\nwe caught up with inka williams to get the lowdown on what it was like to grow up in bali , plus more .\n* % off applies to rrp . % off not in addition to other discount offers . prices as marked . offer ends 11 : 59 pm aest on 16 / 07 / 18 .\n\u00b1 % off applies to rrp of selected styles and colours only . % off is not in addition to other offers , discounts or multibuys . prices as marked . while stocks last .\n^ selected styles and colours only . not to be used in conjunction with any other offers . limit of 10 zippys per customer across all styles . while stocks last .\nwe use cookies and other technologies to allow us to improve our service to you and display relevant ads . continue browsing to accept . see our cookie policy for more information , including how you may withdraw consent .\nway back in 1849 , hugh fraser and james arthur opened a drapery shop at the corner of argyle street & buchanan street in glasgow . by 1941 , what started as a small , local shop acquired a number of businesses in scotland and became house of fraser ltd .\nin 1953 , with hugh fraser ' s sons at the helm , we add binns ltd to our list of businesses bought , extending our reach across scotland and into north east england and carlisle . in 1957 house of fraser takes control of luxury department store , harrods .\nthrough this period we continue to grow , acquiring dingles group in 1971 and gaining new owners , the fayeds , in 1985 . in 1994 house of fraser becomes a plc , and is floated on the stock exchange for \u00a3484 million . a major refurbishment programme begins .\nbetween 1997 & 2000 , we launch our now renowned house brands including womenswear , menswear & homeware collections by linea and a womenswear collection by therapy .\nwith executive chairman don mccarthy , chief executive john king and the rest of the highland group team now running the show , we launch 12 new house brands , each with their own identity and target market , they quickly develop a following .\n2013 sees house of fraser go global ! our first international store opens in abu dhabi ' s world trade center mall .\nfollowing record christmas sales in 2014 , this year marks the beginning of a new and exciting journey for house of fraser as we welcome our new owners , nanjing xinjiekou department store co . ltd , and continue to grow our online business .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 strict / / en\nurltoken\nthe michaels - stern co . is open for research use . researchers are advised to contact rare books , special collections , and preservation prior to visiting . upon arrival , researchers will also be asked to fill out a registration form and provide photo identification .\nthe materials in boxes 1 - 6 were donated to the university of rochester libraries by lester e . frankenstein , president of michaels - stern & co . , in 1975 . the materials in box 7 were purchased in 2003 from bob hoffman with the allyn fund .\n[ item title , item date ] , michaels - stern co . , d . 117 , rare books , special collections , and preservation , river campus libraries , university of rochester\nthe michaels - stern & co . maintain their original arrangement as compiled by the author .\n1 . advertisements and circulars for michaels - stern co . , 1908 - 1986 .\n2 . program , 1911 - - celebration for rudolph lichtenstein , salesman from 1861 - 1911 .\n3 . journal articles on michaels - stern co . , 1924 - 1974 .\n5 . historical essay on andrew johnson , by lloyd paul stryker , n . d . [ ca . 1940s ? ] .\n6 . genealogical information on henry michaels and michaels - stern co . , 1949 - 1986 .\n7 . manuscript - -\ntradition with tomorrow ' s touch : the long and happy life of michaels / stern , 1849 - 1974 ,\nby howard c . hosmer , 1974 .\n8 . newspaper articles on michaels - stern co . - - daily news record article on lester frankenstein , president , 1974 ; upstate magazine article , 1984 .\n9 . photograph of michaels - stern co . buildings and shops , n . d .\n2 . partnership and profit distribution agreements for michaels - stern co . , 1882 - 1912 .\n4 . mortgage agreements with george humpfer , 1893 - 1907 ; humpfer ' s last will and testament , 1903 .\n5 . miscellaneous michaels - stern co . business agreements and contracts , 1898 - 1908 .\n6 . partnership agreements between emanuel friedlich , joseph michaels , and others , 1900 .\n7 . land contracts for michaels - stern co . and stern realty co . , 1902 - 1909 .\n8 . land contracts between l . adler bros . co . , stern realty co . , and frederick and emma herr , 1902 - 1912 .\n9 . stock certificates - - mills averill tailoring co . , 1905 ; maurice silverberg co . , 1929 .\n12 . patent rights of michaels - stern co . - - bartell patent pocket co . , 1909 - 1915 ; gray bros . co . , inc . hair cloth cape patent , 1914 ( includes sample of hair cloth cape ) .\n13 . debt repayment agreement with david m . garson , 1909 ; garson ' s balance sheets and asset listings , 1909 - 1916 .\n14 . mortgage agreements between barnett and dora sablowsky and stern realty co . , 1910 ; fire insurance agreements , 1916 .\n15 . lease agreements with croisic realty co . , 1912 - 1915 ; new york county supreme court case documents against croisic realty co . and others , 1914 - 1915 .\n17 . credit agreement with e . g . underwood , 1914 , 1917 .\n18 . chattel mortgage agreements with payne tailoring co . , inc . , 1935 - 1938 .\n19 . cancelled demand loan notes from michaels - stern co . to stern family members , 1937 .\n20 . cancelled demand loan notes from michaels - stern co . to miscellaneous individuals , 1937 .\n23 . utility bills , service invoices , and miscellaneous receipts , 1879 - 1909 , 1938 .\n24 . balance sheet , profit and loss statement , schedules and report , nov . 30 , 1907 .\n29 . profit and loss reports , budgets and expense reports , sales reports , 1935 .\n30 . profit and loss reports , budgets and expense reports , sales reports , 1936 .\n1 . correspondence - - michaels - stern co . and miscellaneous , 1913 - 1914 and undated .\nincludes promissory notes , feb . 1 , 1913 , and undated newspaper clipping .\n2 . correspondence - - seward r . graham and michaels - stern co . , 1913 - 1917 .\n4 . cantillon sommer store inventories , assets and liabilities , dec . 1 , 1915 .\n5 . correspondence - - isaac adler , jacob f . smith , attorneys for michaels - stern co . and cantillon sommer , 1915 - 1916 ."]}
{"id": 54896, "summary": [{"text": "l.k.bennett is an international luxury fashion brand , based in london , england .", "topic": 31}, {"text": "reflecting its modern british heritage , it has established itself as a leading british brand , offering collections of shoes , clothing , handbags and accessories . ", "topic": 31}], "title": "l . k . bennett", "paragraphs": ["l . k . bennett , london : address , phone number , l . k . bennett reviews : 2 . 5 / 5\nsteal kate ' s style - floaty midi dresses from l . k . bennett\nkate visits leicester wearing teal l . k . bennett davina dress & jude jacket\ndesigner high heels , evening shoes , sandals & boots | l . k . bennett\nstunning wrap dress by l . k . bennett uk 16 vgc purple stretchy viscose tie back\ni have been working at l . k . bennett part - time ( more than a year )\nfounded by linda bennett in london in 1990 , l . k . bennett delivers a sophisticated take on contemporary feminine style . add polish to your accessories with our collection of l . k . bennett shoe , boots and bags .\nglassdoor gives you an inside look at what it ' s like to work at l . k . bennett , including salaries , reviews , office photos , and more . this is the l . k . bennett company profile . all content is posted anonymously by employees working at l . k . bennett .\nladies ' l . k . bennett 100 % silk black / white fully lined sleeveless dress sz . 12\nkate wears red l . k . bennett ami coat & stuart weitzman boots for visit to unicef copenhagen , denmark\nnucleus ip has worked closely with l . k . bennett throughout each step of its expansion and growth , securing trade mark clearance and protection internationally for its brands l . k . bennett , lkb and life is the occasion .\nfind your nearest l . k . bennett store with ease . browse by area or search for a store by postcode\nsee kate wearing l . k . bennett pieces in style archive and find news and offers about the brand below :\ni bought a pair of leather flat shoes from l k bennett in marylebone high street . owned them for . . .\ncoats and jackets : she owns the darwin jacket , ami coat and jude jacket from l . k . bennett too .\nl . k . bennett is a luxury fashion brand defined by its unmistakable british heritage . underpinned by a desire to offer beautiful , well - made , accessibly priced designerwear ; l . k . bennett collections have a distinct blend of femininity , style , and color .\nclutch bags : kate carries several l . k . bennett clutch bags , including plus the nina , natalie , frome and avona styles .\nblack and white checked strappy dress by l k bennett . unworn , price tag removed . very cute style dress up or dress down .\nsign in with your email address to review your account details and orders . or click register to create an l . k . bennett account .\ncreate a luxurious wardrobe for less in the l . k . bennett sale . discover occasion dresses , stylish shoes , statement separates and more .\nsign up for our emails to be among the first to gain access to exclusive l . k . bennett news , updates & new product arrivals .\ni purchased a handbag from l . k . bennett , brook street in june . unfortunately the fine strap broke the first time i used the handbag . having read the reviews of l k bennett ' s customer service on line i expected the worst when i telephoned the branch to . . .\nbe inspired by the latest styles to land at l . k . bennett . explore elegant occasion wear , timeless shoes and essential bags and accessories .\nplease note , if you are ordering from l . k . bennett for the first time , your delivery and billing address will need to match .\ni applied in - person . the process took 2 + weeks . i interviewed at l . k . bennett ( maidstone , england ) in january 2018 .\nl . k . bennett is one of the leading fashion brands known for graceful and practical designs . this united kingdom based designer brand was founded by the famous designer linda bennett . a trained footwear designer , linda bennett created her original store in wimbledon village in 1990 . l . k . bennett has since expanded into an international chain of shops in the uk , ireland europe and the us .\nlovely l k bennett dress worn once . fully lined , invisible back zip . luxe fabric in black and cream . a very classy flattering dress for any occasion .\nl . k . bennett is available in standalone stores across the us , europe and the middle east , lkbennett . com , urltoken and in select department stores worldwide .\nlast wednesday i was invited by elle to preview the l . k . bennett aw14 collection in london - one of the many wonderful perks of being an elle insider .\nbeing a firm favourite of the middleton sisters , l . k . bennett\u2019s shoes and bags have been snapped by the press a lot recently , having put in appearances at some rather important engagements ! this and the brand\u2019s emergence on to the us market has increased the profile of the brand helping l . k . bennett become one of the world\u2019s leading fashion houses .\norders with multiple items may be dispatched from both our distribution centre and an l . k . bennett store . you will receive a separate dispatch confirmation email and tracking number for each shipment .\nfounded in london in 1990 by linda bennett as a concept shoe brand , l . k . bennett rapidly became the ultimate destination for feminine footwear , beloved by celebrities and stylish women alike \u2013 most notably recognized for its take on the modern kitten heel .\na design - driven label with a luxury twist , l . k . bennett is for women who want to look and feel their best every day . the mood of the collections is vibrant , with colour and print always an important theme and unexpected design details making it quintessentially british . modern and sophisticated looks of the finest quality take the l . k . bennett woman effortlessly from desk - to - dinner .\nappointments are available at all l . k . bennett standalone stores . to book a personal styling appointment please contact the the store , with date / s and time / s that you would like to attend .\nkate\u2019s worn a lot of l . k . bennett over the years . she regularly wears shoes , dresses and coats from the brand , plus she owns a few of their clutch bags too . here\u2019s a brief overview :\nl . k . bennett 100 % silk dress sz . 12 . black with tiny white irregular spot design ( doesn ' t show clearly on photo ) my photography could be better . fully lined in 100 % viscose .\nsimply gorgeous l k bennett dress . pure silk , with pure silk linning . flattering cut and easy to dress up or down . unworn . size 14 . from a smoke and pet free home . any questions please ask\nindividualise your new season assortment with these aurora court shoes from l . k . bennett . featuring an asymmetric design with a slingback strap and simple buckle fastening . finished with a sleek pointed toe , they are set on a mid block heel for comfort .\n2006 saw the launch of l . k . bennett\u2019s website urltoken \u2013 an ecommerce site offering the brand\u2019s collections to customers around the world . in february 2013 us . urltoken followed \u2013 a site catering specifically to american and canadian customers and trading in usd .\ni bought a pair of leather flat shoes from l k bennett in marylebone high street . owned them for two days and only used them twice to walk from station to work and the leather near toe creased so badly the shoes looked 5 years . . .\nalternatively , shop the blooming beautiful floral print options we ' ve found for you elsewhere . this hobbs dress is fit for a duchess ! then complete the look with kate ' s nude clutch bag and heels , both of which are by l . k . bennett too .\nbut if you were hoping she had been shopping on her vacation then you ' re out of luck ! kate recycled a favorite old l . k . bennett dress for her trip to luton , which she first wore during the tour of australia and new zealand two years ago .\ni am a loyal l . k bennett customer but i recently visited the l . k bennett dublin airport terminal 2 store and was not impressed . i was appalled at the way i was treated . i was not approached for over seven minutes which is extremely long when rushing for a flight . when i asked for certain shoes in my size the staff shrugged at me and weren ' t willing to help . it was as if i was a nuisance to them and they just wanted to talk among themselves . for that reason i didn ' t purchase the goods which\u2026 read full review\nl k bennett penny silk dress size 12 new with tags . cut from fluid silk , this vibrant red style will effortlessly skim your curves . detailed with a white spot print , penny is fitted at the waist . spot print , tie waist and sleeveless r . r . p . \u00a3275 . 00\nshoes : kate\u2019s most famous l . k . bennett shoes are the sledge platform courts . they garnered lots of media attention in 2012 when kate visited a mosque and took off the shoes ( out of respect ) . she\u2019s also worn the floret , fern , art , agata , sliver and the harper shoes from the same brand :\nl . k . bennett have the loveliest range of shoes , clothing , handbags & accessories appropriate for all ages , from 19 to 90 , they ' ve got it covered . so i ' ll take the skirt , pumps , pink brogues , nude bag , monochrome heels and . . right where ' s that money tree ?\ngorgeous summer dress by lk bennett size u . k . 10 a line dress with a lovely neck detailing and a matching belt worn only once and cleaned from smoke and pet free home check out my other items\nlk bennett is no longer a one - woman band ( although with 100 per cent ownership bennett is still very much in charge ) . this makes it relatively easy for investors who might otherwise worry about the impact on the business of bennett taking a back seat .\nwe love the rather regal blue hue as well as the flattering placement of the poppy print on this dress . back in 2014 it had pretty much sold out as soon as she stepped off the plane , but since then l . k . bennett have brought back this very popular dress . so click ( right ) to snap it up before it ' s gone for good !\noh those cream courts . never has anyone ever been so faithful to a signature shoe . and yet they always look box fresh ? we have reason to believe that kate\u2019s l . k . bennett collection is housed a mini - wardrobe of its own and comprises of even more classic heels , a few pairs of showstopper sandals and a dozen or so boxes of stockpiled nude \u2018sledge\u2019 pumps .\nimport duty : we ship to all countries outside of the eu on a delivery duty unpaid basis . this means the recipient will be liable for any local sales taxes or import duties which may be charged on the purchase . l . k . bennett cannot be held responsible should local customs authorities wish to confiscate any items or charge any import duty . the recipient is responsible for paying the duty .\nbeautiful l . k . bennett dress size 10 . immaculate condition . vibrant blues and greens stunning dress bound to receive compliments . ideal for weddings or special occasions etc . very flattering fit . uk bidders only please . i post all items 2nd class with proof of postage within 3 working days of cleared paypal payment . please pay within 48 hours of the end of the auction . no returns accepted .\nbeautiful lk bennett shift dress with waist button detail . side zip . fully lined . as new condition\nstanding for enduring style and confidence , l . k . bennett designs are for those who want to look effortlessly polished and feel their best . all collections are designed in - house with a distinctive handwriting that combines signature detailing with striking colours , distinctive prints and flattering fit and a quality that is crafted to be treasured . the brand aims to empower and inspire confident femininity for a new era of women .\nif you were allowed to have a good old root around inside kate middleton \u2018s closet , how many fashion gems do you think you\u2019d find ? there\u2019s a plethora of mcqueen , sure . boxes and boxes of nude l . k . bennett courts , obviously . but the duchess of cambridge is also really good at introducing us to niche new brands that we would never previously have heard of ( aquatalia , anyone ? ) .\nl . k . bennett stands for enduring style and confidence , we design for those who want to look effortlessly polished and feel their best . all of our collections are designed in - house with a distinctive handwriting that combines signature detailing with striking colours , distinctive prints and flattering fit and a quality that is designed to be treasured . we want to empower and inspire confident femininity for a new era of women ' s women .\nin july 2014 , kate attended the wimbledon semi - finals . she looked chic in her white zimmermann \u201croamer\u201d dress , which you may recall she wore during her visit to sydney , australia earlier in the year . she accessorised with her l . k . bennett sledge pumps in nude . as you can see from the photograph below , kate carried her anya hindmarch fan clutch , previously seen during the canada tour in . . . view the post\nthis is a fabulous cotton and silk cocoon dr apple dress in ballerina bylk bennett \u00a3275 . chest 40\n.\nthis is a fabulous dress from l . k . bennet , size 16 in a beautiful shade of pink . fully lined with nice pink lining . side concealed zip . small opening at neck with button . kick back vent . this was an expensive dress and is in used but excellent condition as it has been worn once to a wedding .\nthis flattering lk bennett dress is in light grey , dark version just shows the style better than the grey photos .\nthis year has been the most successful in lk bennett ' s history with record profits , good like - for - like sales and strong trading from our new stores ,\nbennett said when asked how the luxury retailer is weathering the storm .\naquatalia by marvin k . is another brand kate\u2019s been keen on since the st andrews days . the italian leather designer is renowned for his super - comfy and weather - ready soles . chic .\nbeautiful pink occa dress by lk bennett . size 10 only worn once . like new condition . still being sold on website for \u00a3235\ni bought a stiletto boot and black suede shoes from l k bennett . they were both stunning on sight . but , walking around streets in them , they are extremely uncomfortable . the leather on the boots peeled off after 2 wears ! i am very careful about my things to a point of paranoia , but this is just too much . that being said , they have amazing scarves and good quality dresses . i would never buy any shoes or boots there again though no matter how tempting they look . extremely bad quality and not\u2026 read full review\ni am writing this in the hope other people will realise the very poor service l k bennett displays . surprising as i see this as one of the more expensive shops on the high street . i purchased two handbags in the sale , my reason was to see what one my mum wanted for her birthday and then take the other one back for a refund . the bags were identical just different colours , the total cost was \u00a3260 . i went back in my lunch break three days later only to be told that there was no refunds on sale\u2026 read full review\nouch ! no wonder it has taken lots of phone calls with advisers to get bennett , 43 , to subject herself to media scrutiny again .\nthese shoes we absolutely gorgeous , a perfect shade of coral a beautiful design - what the hell went wrong ! ! ! i may as well have been wearing tissue paper . these shoes lasted approxitaly 2 hours before the sole started flaking away from the shoe and leaving holes , scratches and craters - as if i ' d been wearing them for 6 months . i should also point out that i was at a wedding with clean flat services not a muddy field ( as the sale woman suggested ) . i went to my local l . k bennett , explained\u2026 read full review\nnow the deal is finally done . signed off yesterday morning after months of hushed meetings and long nights with bankers and lawyers , bennett has agreed to talk .\nto the list of ambitious names hoping to make an impact at the conservative party conference , add a few more : those of lk bennett , reiss and jigsaw .\nlk bennett dr . wilder cerise pink pencil dress in size 12 . it has a ruched waist detail . boat neck could be worn off the shoulder . very flattering dress .\njustine miliband ' s choice of dress was scrutinised as closely as husband ed ' s speech and has almost sold out on the lk bennett website . photograph : andy rain / epa\na beautiful lk bennett day dress only worn once , has a small belt with covered buttons . there is a very tiny mark see photo , not really noticeable but thought i would mention\nwe know all about mellon ' s husband , creator of his own fashionable shoe line . all we know about bennett ' s is that ' he does something in the arts world ' .\nwith 50 more shops planned , ms bennett shows no sign of stepping down a gear .\nwomen love pretty shoes . . . i ' m just providing them ,\nshe said .\nboth have young daughters . mellon ' s goes by the celebrity - appropriate name of minty , while , back in the real world , bennett ' s rejoices in the simple but beautiful isabel .\nwe have a strong brand and great product and have been consistently growing market share . if we expand internationally , as i hope we will , lk bennett will become even more successful .\nthe silk printed midi cersei dress , \u00a3375 , from lk bennett features a sheer neckline and sleeves , and is currently still in stock . be quick , if you want to snap it up !\nms bennett , who counts cherie blair and the actress , minnie driver , among her clientele , said she had identified a gap in the market and focused on providing an innovative brand of practical glamour .\nit is quite a story already . bennett , born to an icelandic sculptor mother and a london retail entrepreneur father , doesn ' t seem to have ever contemplated a career in anything other than fashion .\nthen she set up lk bennett , naming the retailer after her initials - her middle name is kristin - and financing it with savings of \u00a313 , 000 and a \u00a315 , 000 barclays bank loan .\nhaving dipped her toe into the world of bright hues , the duchess couldn ' t resist making another bold entrance , and took her centre court seat in 2015 wearing a scarlet piece by lk bennett .\nbut of course , kate knows which styles suit her and this lk bennett floaty number is very similar to the brand ' s \u00a3325 addison dress she wore for dinner with the obamas , back in april .\nthis is a really pretty lk bennett pink dr ire dress , new this season , and has a higher hem at the back than the front . original price was \u00a3225 so this is a real bargain !\nbennett hates the public eye : ' i just think the product is the most important thing to put forward , rather than me . and i ' d rather focus on running the business than talk about it . '\nher ambitions have been realised - and the lk bennett store forms part of an international chain with an annual turnover of \u00a332m whose success has earned the 39 - year - old an estimated fortune of \u00a31 . 8m .\nbennett ' s shoes are very much her own work . they are pretty , girly ( remember , she is the queen of the kitten heel ) , and if not exactly every - day purchases ( \u00a3125 is not untypical ) , they are within reach of many working women . ' we are good at producing a beautiful product in a lovely environment at an affordable price , ' says bennett . ' affordable glamour is the key . '\nlovely 100 % silk wrap dress by lk bennett . purple & taupe floral pattern . fastens with wrap belt . \u2022 length ( nape to hem ) 40\u201d . \u2022 shoulder to cuff 17\u201d . 3 / 4 length sleeves .\nkate wins hands down in the style stakes ! william sported a country gent look while kate showed off her tanned legs to perfection in lk bennett dress . right : kate smooths down her dress as she is greeted by youthscape workers\nthe saga of linda bennett ' s sale of the fashion retailer she founded 18 years ago has been rather like the entrepreneur herself - highly secretive , suspicious of media exposure and incredibly sensitive to the idiosyncrasies of\nplanet retail ' .\nlk bennett dress in good condition and barely worn , it ' s knee length , size 8 . it has a scoop neck , short cap sleeves , 2 pockets , zip fastening at the back and attractive pleating detail down the front .\nall of this would be so much trivia , of precisely the kind bennett views as an unnecessary diversion from the real business of shoe - selling , were it not for the fact that it does tell us a lot about that very product .\nwhen linda bennett opened her shoe shop in wimbledon 14 years ago on a shoestring budget of \u00a313 , 000 , she had grand ambitions : to inspire british women to trade in their sensible office flats for glamorous satin kitten heels and floral mules .\nthe \u00a3100m takeover of lk bennett by private equity groups phoenix equity partners and sirius equity has been in the offing for nine months , following an earlier attempt to sell out for about \u00a375m four years ago , which was thwarted by poor christmas trading .\nbnwts this gorgeous dress is a little bargain this midi lk bennett dress has unique cap sleeves and geometric design . silk ( 45 % ) and cotton ( 55 % ) blend - feels beautiful on fully lined and reaches just to the knee rrp \u00a3295\nclassic cream pencil dress from lk bennett in the roland mouret style they do so well . belted , lined , split at back of skirt , pleating around neckline . cap sleeves . textured weave to cloth , which is a viscose / cotton blend .\nlooking tanned and relaxed after her recent family holiday in france , the duchess of cambridge , 34 , arrived at the youthscape centre in luton this morning wearing an old high street favourite ; a \u00a3245 blue and white lasa poppy print dress by lk bennett .\nas a tale of parallel lives , the formative years of jimmy choo founder tamara mellon and lk bennett ' s creator linda bennett make an engaging digression . both hail from the same corner of north west london , both had fathers they claim influenced their career choices and outlook . both had a passion for fashion from an early age and both have put up their shoe businesses for multi - million pound sales . mellon was first out of the blocks and a deal was completed on friday with private equity firm hicks muse .\nwe ' ve seen this one before ! kate wearing the lk bennett dress back in 2014 while on a tour of australia and new zealand . right : queen of the clutch ! kate opts for a nude clutch purse , preferring a blue one back in 2014\nlk bennett , long best known as a destination for pretty - but - practical shoes , is the name to watch this conference season . justine miliband chose a \u00a3245 lk bennett dress to watch the leader ' s speech at the labour conference on tuesday . she acknowledged in advance her choice would be scrutinised , telling a young labour meeting that\nif i don ' t say anything to you guys tonight probably all you ' ll know about me this year is the make of the dress i wear for ed ' s speech\n.\ni have been running the company for almost 18 years and wanted to bring in a partner to help take lk bennett to the next stage of its development . i am also ready to take more of a back seat and spend more time with my family .\nit ' s a favourite ! the stylish blue and white floral number - by british high street designer lk bennett - showed off kate ' s bronzed look as she met workers at the youthscape organisation in luton . the duchess last wore the outift on a tour of australia in 2014\nthe most important point has been to find a partner who can nurture the brand and our people and take it to its next stage of development . there is so much opportunity for the lk bennett brand , and phoenix and sirius have the right experience to maximise its potential .\nlk bennett now has 89 stores , comprising 55 stand - alone shops and 34 concessions in the uk , jersey , dublin and paris . the company employs more than 700 staff and its latest companies house filing shows turnover of \u00a345m and earnings before interest , tax and amortisation of \u00a39m .\nbought something online and was my bank allegedly denied payment . called in and bank said my card was charged so i sent an email back to lk bennett asking about it . received a short and rude email back . i ' m sure they won ' t mind losing my . . .\nbennett has worked four days a week in her brook street office since her daughter was born , though she has a home office in the west end mews house when needed . stepping back from the day - to - day running would be a logical extension of this work - life balance adjustment .\ni shopped at lk bennett at the dublin airport - quickly bought two dresses - only to find that they are much less expensive online . yet they had a\nmarkdown\nprice on them and i can access vat refund - still won ' t break even with the sale price\u2026 read full review\nit is not as if she needs the money , having paid herself \u00a32 . 4m last year , according to company accounts . so perhaps it really is about getting back to those creative basics . either way , bennett and mellon have a lot in common , even if they express themselves very differently .\nit is easy to see why shoes appeal to so many women . just about anyone can wear wonderful shoes , even if a size 10 dress is out of the question . and kitten heels , popularised by linda bennett , means that you don ' t have to cripple yourself in four - inch stilettos to look great .\nat 40 , this has understandably turned the spotlight on bennett , who has become one of britain ' s best - known entrepreneurs . she won the 2004 veuve clicquot business woman of the year award and last year was named ernst and young entrepreneur of the year . these are the business world ' s equivalent of the oscars .\ni ordered a pair of shoes for a wedding from lk bennett usa . after 10 days i called because the shoes hadn ' t arrived . oh they were so sorry but they don ' t deliver to post office bixes . and they don ' t bother to notify you either . no word on a refund\u2026 read full review\ni have bought a pink suki shoe not long ago . i was very disappointed when after first time i have worn it , i have noticed that the back of my shoe ( where is my heel ) , close to the sole was all scratched . i can ? t wear it anymore as it ? s badly scratched . the shoe is very badly designed . when i walk the back of my shoe ( where is my heel ) touch the ground . i am sending the picture as it ? s not normal of lk bennett shoes , to be like this one . i have many of lk bennett flat shoes , and this never\u2026 read full review\nbut really it has been about consistently delivering our vision for the brand and what lk bennett ' s customer wants to wear . the advice i would give to other entrepreneurs is to have a clear vision and be tenacious . realise what your weaknesses are and surround yourself with great people who can fill in those gaps .\nthere is a poor approach to customer service from lk bennett . the shoes that i recently purchased started to come apart after two wears , the after sales options offered by the supplier ignored my statutory rights . i will never buy another shoe from this firm and i cannot recommend them and i would not rate there products\u2026 read full review\ngorgeous dress by lk bennett . in excellent condition . rrp 225\u00a3 size uk 12 please do not hesitate if you have any questions . all my items come from smoke & pet free clean house . please pay within 24hrs of listing end . i will post it same day of the following morning . thanks for looking and happy bidding !\nbennett was much more eloquent , however , on the subject of her lifelong love of fashion and her business style .\ni have been passionate about shoes since i was a child ,\nshe said ,\nand i realised early on that you ' re much more likely to make a success of something if you love what you ' re doing .\nsairey stemp , a fashion writer at elle magazine , said lk bennett ' s visionary fashion sense chimes with the cultural shift .\nthe shoes have a fashionable edge but they are not too high or outlandishly cool and hip that they only last a single season . . . . around \u00a379 . 99 to \u00a3139 . 99 is not too expensive ,\nshe said .\ni purchased some shoes from lk bennett on the 17th augsut , i used dpd courier ( their courier ) to return them . they received the shoes on the 23rd august and still have failed to return my money . i have sent numerous emails and wrung but no answer by a real person on the phone . i am going to report them to the office of fair trading .\nfrom left to right : kate wears a dress by roland mouret and shoes by jimmy choo to a private dinner at claridge\u2019s hotel , in london ; in an alice temperley gown for the u . k . premiere of war horse ; wearing an alexander mcqueen gown and jimmy choo shoes to a bafta event in los angeles ; a mcqueen dress and mascar\u00f3 bag for the sun military awards at london\u2019s imperial war museum . , from left : \u00a9 splash news / corbis , from indigo / getty images , by mark large / getty images , by jameson zed / sipa press .\na spokesman for lk bennett confirmed on thursday that the brand has been chosen by a number of both politicians and politicians ' wives including samantha cameron , sarah brown , theresa may and justine miliband . the miliband dress , which had been available in all sizes at the beginning of the week , is now either sold out or close to sold out in most sizes , according to the company website .\nhere we have a lovely vintage lk bennett pink tweed dress . ideal for work . it has a pretty white band around the hem line . size 40 uk 12 . bust - 84cm waist - 78cm hips 107cm length - 96cm this is a vintage dress but has been really well cared for and has no marks . one very small bit of stitching is undone on the lining approximately 1\u201d in length .\nbeautiful lk bennett 100 % silk dress , perfect for party or wedding . only worn twice . gorgeous purpley / blue colour with contrast light blue lining . sash at the back , have tried to show this tied in the pictures ) i am 5ft2 and it came just over my knees have put a tiny hand stich in the front to stop it gaping , this could easily be removed . any questions please ask .\nfounded in 1990 , annual sales are now about \u00a350 million and make \u00a37m operating profit , according to the latest accounts . there is one store in paris and embryonic plans to go further afield . it is estimated that either a trade buyer or a private equity investor might pay up to \u00a375m , all of which would go direct to bennett . although one of her two sisters , tania , works with her , linda is the sole owner .\nbut while mellon ' s background has more than a touch of the hollywood glamour ( leading to her relocation to bel air at a young age ) , bennett grew up in unlovely kingsbury and travelled up the jubilee line to stanmore for the coach to haberdashers ' aske ' s girls ' school , elstree . the closest she would have come to celluloid glamour may have been a glimpse of sharon off eastenders visiting a caf\u00e9 near the local bbc studios .\ni had the same issue but the shoes were very uncomfortable so i returned it to walton on thames shop but the manager who is a lady with short black hair refused to refund me and i will not go to that rubbish shop in the future with horrible customer service and all they try is to sell you something that doesn ' t suit you with ridiculously high prices . big no no to walton on thames lk bennett shop , never buy from them .\nbut the duchess is not a designer snob . i have seen her in topshop and t . k . maxx , both popular retail outlets in ken\u00adsing\u00adton , where she blithely browsed the racks with other shoppers . known as \u201cthe kate effect , \u201d anything she wears from these stores becomes an immediate sell - out . and she has been spotted buying designer labels from discount outlets , which has endeared her to the recession - hit british public . at discount outlet bicester village , near oxford , she purchased a cut - price blue missoni coatdress that she wore to visit the royal grocers fortnum & mason with the queen and camilla in march and again for another trip with the queen to nottingham two months later .\nhaving worked for lk bennett , although training and guidance lacked proper information and was instead completely sales based , i have a sound understanding of their clothes and shoes . in terms of their shoes , 99 % are made with soft leather soles , these will last you for a few months at most and if in contact with water will just fully destroy . the small print advises changing the soles to a rubber sole which would increase the price by a large scale and would have to be done by yourself . the\u2026 read full review\ni went shopping in exeter today for a couple of dresses for special occasions . i visited several shops , including lk bennett ( at about 12 . 30 ) the shop was not busy - maybe 2 or 3 other customers . i had a brief browse then went towards the back of the shop where there were two young assistants , neither of them dealing with other customers . one completely ignored me , the other looked me up and down then turned away without even a ' good afternoon ' . i was tempted to leave there and then , and\u2026 read full review\nwhat ever you do avoid this shop . i went to a branch for a refund and they sent the cheque to the wrong address and asked the bank to cancel it which was confirmed it had been then they said they where waiting for the bank to send something in writing to confirm it hasn ' t been cashed ! now where in 2014 and you would think they had a brain between them . . . sadly not lk bennett are saying the bank is not sending conformation out and i have to wait for that to be confirmed . then some twit who\u2026 read full review\nhas anybody been caught out like me . . ? i would like to know what you did or can be done about this . i sent back a parcel with 3 items to lk bennett by royal mail . the returns label stuck to the parcel was pre - paid , i just posted it and then waited for the refund . no refund so called them and apparently because i didn ' t pay extra on top of the prepaid sticker for a tracked or signed for service i will not get a refund . this is a warning to all beware as a prepaid sticker still requires\u2026 read full review\ni ordered a dress from lk bennett at bluewater , paid for it , then never heard from them . i was going back to bluewater three weeks later and popped in to enquire if the dress was available . it was , but wasn ' t right on me , so asked for a refund . because i was outside of the 7 day return policy , they ' could only offer a credit note ' . . basically , the manageress called me a liar , and stated that they had called me [ they absolutely , definitely had not ] , and whilst i was waiting to discuss my\u2026 read full review\nneeded a dress for a wedding that was in one weeks time , my only day off to shop and as i ' d just had a baby i was feeling low in confidence . i bought an outfit from harvey nicks that i didn ' t like but felt pressured into buying ! then great girls in bennetts came to the rescue and found me a dress i feel great in and i ' ve worn it 3 times since . this was my first time shopping with lk . bennett and i will be visiting again as soon as i find the excuse to buy another dress ! ps plucked up the\u2026 read full review\nmy boyfriend purchased a bag from their cambridge branch , end of nov / early to mid dec 2013 as a christmas present for me . i got it on christmas day . i am an ex - employee of lk bennett , and given the quality of their stock ( which at times was bad ) , the bag cost \u00a3475 , and the quality appeared spot on . i take good care of all my belongings , but in june i had noticed the bag began to shape funnily and there was a lump in the base . a wire from the top of the bag had fallen down , and was almost\u2026 read full review\ni also tried to return 2 faulty lk bennett items and received a run - around . i didn ' t have the receipt ( purchased within 6 months ) but for 1 item was able to show a bank statement with the payment . for the other one , i couldn ' t locate any proof of purchase . the sales assistant , who had been sweetness and light up until realising i was returning an item , became frankly aggressive as she gave me one story after another : company policy no returns without receipt , item not faulty , etc . eventually they agreed to send the item to head office . their ' fabric technician ' came back saying that the item was not faulty , but as a\ni am not surprised to read your comment , i too had a similar experience from the manager ( name removed ) and assistant manager ( name removed ) ( i found out their names by asking a nearby cosmetics sales person , who incidently said a high number of people complain about their atitude to customers and their own staff ! ! ! ) i tried to make a complaint to lkb customer service but suprise , suprise . . . they did nothing ! ! ! ! ! i will not be shopping with them again after the appalling way i was treated and i would have purchased the shoes and dress they could not be bothered to get from the shopfloor and pass into the fitting room . . . . it makes me wonder why people like this are employed in the first place . obviously lk bennett do not care how their customers are treated otherwise they would have good staff !\nmellon has never had a problem with raising her public profile as she promoted her shoes , worn by supermodels , film stars , it girls and other women with several hundred pounds to spend on things to strap around their toes .\nlook at the shoes . take jimmy choo first . exquisite , expensive , showy , but ultimately practical only for those who need not walk down a rainy pavement to reach the red carpet . choo , of course , is not mellon ' s creation , but rather an under - promoted line to which she applied her marketing genius .\nshe learnt her trade from the bottom up . she studied business at reading , inspired by her father , she says , though her icelandic mother ' s creative leanings as a sculptor had an influence . she then went to hackney ' s cordwainers college ( now part of the london school of fashion ) , and worked on the factory floor for french designer robert clergerie , and the shop floor of mid - market fashion chains whistles and joseph .\nat 26 she opened an accessories shop in wimbledon village with \u00a313 , 000 savings and a \u00a315 , 000 bank loan . she recognised the sort of affluent neighbourhood that , say , marilyn anselm spotted at the bottom end of hampstead high street when she established hobbs .\n' linda focuses very clearly on location , ' says a business associate . ' every one of her 50 shops is in a prime spot . '\nthe flagship , for example , is sloane square . in 14 years she has more or less singlehandedly built the business up to the outfit it is today .\nin may , when she had to ' go public ' as business woman of the year , she dampened down speculation that she might sell up . interestingly , however , more than a year ago she began to change the business structure . she began to delegate . she now has people in charge of clothing , shoes , operations , finance and marketing , although she is very much hands - on . last week , for example , she was visiting her factory in alicante , spain , where the men make the shoe soles and the women craft the fancy tops . she still paces the streets of london with a hard - backed sketchbook , seeking inspiration .\nshe wants to sell a majority stake and spend more time on the creative side and with her family .\n' the business has grown so successfully that it has become something linda did not really expect and she believes that it will grow better with somebody bigger behind it , ' says the associate .\ni do not know her but i do know her business and it is a class outfit . who can blame her for wanting to cash her chips in ? ' richard hyman , boss of verdict retail\nwhat i can say is that she costs me a fortune in shoes . my wife is in there now ' philip mountford , ceo , moss bros .\n\u00a9 2018 guardian news and media limited or its affiliated companies . all rights reserved .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nalderman david william brewer , cmg , jp . formerly lord mayor of london . for services to the city of london . ( london , sw1p ) james dyson , cbe . founder and chair , dyson ltd . for services to business . ( malmesbury , wiltshire ) philip roy hampton . chair , j sainsbury plc . for public service . ( london , ec1n ) david edward murray . chair , murray international holdings ltd . for services to business in scotland . ( edinburgh ) michael derek vaughan rake . chair , kpmg international . for services to the accountancy profession . ( henley - on - thames , oxfordshire ) kevin smith , cbe . chief executive , gkn plc . for services to industry . ( windsor , berkshire )\nbrig christopher john anthony hammerbeck , cb . for services to british business interests in hong kong . roger loewyn munnings . for services to british business interests in russia . peter nightingale . formerly chief executive , china britain business council . for services to trade . dr dickson poon . for services to uk - asia business interests . christopher john rodrigues . for services to british business interests and charitable works in the uk and usa .\nlouis saha : ' a british bank lost me a six - figure sum . i\u2019m suing\u2019\nwe use a number of essential and non - essential cookies to optimise and personalise your shopping experience with us . by continuing to browse our site , you accept our use of cookies , as set out in our cookie policy .\nadd your favourites to your wish list and save them for later ! or share them with family and friends via email or social media .\nadd your favourite items to your wishlist and they will all be saved in one place for you to easily shop later .\nsale over 100 new lines . online & in store | free uk delivery on all orders over \u00a3250\nyesterday , her vision for women ' s feet was proved right when she won the veuve clicquot businesswoman of the year award .\nwhen i set out , i wanted to produce something in - between the designer footwear you find in bond street and those on the high street ,\nshe said .\ni don ' t see anything wrong with putting comfort before style but i also don ' t see why you can ' t have both . i sometimes wear flip - flops to work but i love wearing beautiful shoes too .\nwhat i like about the kitten heel is that is looks extremely elegant but it is not too high to wear through the day .\nher love of footwear began in the 1970s when she became inspired by her mother ' s collection of cork - heeled platforms and dusky pink sandals .\ni remember getting really excited about shoes my mother would come back with as a child . my daughter , who is three , loves them too . the third word she ever learnt was shoes , after mama and dada ,\nshe said .\nafter completing a footwear design course at cordwainers college in hackney , east london , she worked at robert clergerie ' s studios in paris before opening her original store in wimbledon in 1990 , in an economically uncertain climate .\ni started off with a bank loan which i had to pay back within three months of opening the first shop . i have always had a business overdraft but , apart from the initial loan , the whole expansion has been funded out of profit . i don ' t know how i managed to convince the bank initially , as it was during a recession , but i was very passionate about it ,\nshe said .\nfashion commentators suggest the success of the woman known as the\nqueen of the kitten heel\ncould be down to a much - needed injection of sex appeal into a fusty footwear industry that desperately lacked sexiness a decade ago ."]}
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map\u201d . its aim is to be nairobi & kenya\u2019s most comprehensive online restaurant guide featuring the tiniest venue to the talk of the town . next to the restaurant guide , eatout introduced its own event this year , the taste awards , which has been a great success . eatout also services all other marketing needs of restaurants , from advertisements in newspapers and other media to production of promotional clips . the company currently has 6 people on the payroll .\nthat has been long overdue to tell i love there service there offers and the ticket give aways are to die for . . . truly eatout kenya has set a new standard to all .\neatout is a food media and technology business based out of nairobi , kenya . our aim is to create a vibrant dining culture across urban east africa . we have 4 separate business units :\nonline social networking service twitter is set to team up with local restaurant discovery platform eatout , to drive awareness for restaurants during the forthcoming nairobi restaurant week which kicks off on january 22 nd 2015 .\n\u201cwe are thrilled to be working with eatout and the various restaurants taking part in the nairobi restaurant week to connect with their local communities , \u201d said bindiya shah , the partnerships manager for twitter africa .\neatout is a contemporary , functional and unique online portal that seeks to put the kenya ' s dining culture\non the map\n. our aim is be nairobi & kenya ' s most comprehensive online restaurant guide featuring the tiniest venue to the talk of the town . whether you ' re a fine diner or a fast food lover , if you love to eat out , you ' ll love eatout !\nagrolimen , grupo empresarial de la familia carulla , vende eatout , su filial de restauraci\u00f3n , por la que espera obtener alrededor de 120 millones de euros . esta misma semana , todos los fondos y las em . . .\ncopyright 2017 eatout magazine dewberry redpoint limited is a company registered in england and wales no : 03129594 registered office : john carpenter house , john carpenter street , london ec4y 0an , uk , vat registered , number 586 7988 48 .\neatout general manager , michelle slater presented kaluhi with her winning prize which included return flights to mombasa , dinner for 2 at tatu at the fairmont , the norfolk , a huwaei gr5 phone , ksh 5000 safaricom airtime and a samsung gear vr headset .\nsoni is the events & partnerships manager at eatout kenya . a self - proclaimed gastronomic enthusiast , she is also a keen blogger and you can follow her personal journey as she eats and drinks her way through nairobi ' s restaurant and bar scene on her popular blog at urltoken .\nthis is not the first time eatout has teamed up with tech giants in nairobi . just this week the company announced a partnership with uber for nrw2015 and in the past have collaborated with google ( to roll out free wifi hotspots in restaurants ) , and with safaricom to deploy the popular lipa na mpesa payment options .\n\u201cwe are thrilled to be working with eatout ( @ eatoutkenya ) and the various restaurants taking part in nairobi restaurant week to connect with their local communities . using the hashtag # nrw2015 , twitter will help you discover new dining experiences around the city and let you get closer to your favourite restaurants , \u201d said bindiya shah ( @ bindi ) , partnerships manager , twitter africa .\nin 2011 , we raised $ 100 , 000 . and in 2012 , i decided to look into the same model but for accommodation spaces . we raised $ 200 000 , and then in 2013 again we raised another $ 200 , 000 for eatout . we will be in another round of funding and this time we are raising about $ 1m for each of the businesses .\nmikul is the managing director at eatout ( urltoken ) , the regions largest online restaurant guide which he founded in 2010 . he is a serial entrepreneur with over 15 years experience in mature and emerging markets . he currently serves as an advisor to safaricom ' s spark fund and has been involved with several other organisations including naked pizza , urltoken & 88mph as an investor and / or advisor .\nmikul shah , founder and ceo welcomed the idea saying \u201ceatout has always aimed to be at the forefront of disruptive innovation . # nrw2015 will provide a new marketing tool for restaurants to communicate to the new generation of diners in kenya . we\u2019ve worked together on a training guide and hope that restaurants use it to their advantage . i guess it\u2019s our way of thanking the restaurants who have supported the restaurant week campaign . \u201d\nwhat did happen is , about a year down the line , we won numerous awards , and because of kenya ict board was sort of pushing venture capitalists and angel funds to come into kenya and look at what the startup scene is like , we managed to get in front of a number of vc\u2019s , and we were able to pitch our concept . we managed to raise a round of funding for eatout with the aim to build a more scalable revenue model .\nbut we managed to get them on board . after a few months , i realized that this is not a hobby , i could actually pursue this . so , i hired one person and together in 2010 we launched eatout , two people ; one handling the accounting and reservations . and , believe it or not in 2010 , we were getting one reservation a week coming through our website . so now we are into our fourth year and we are doing a thousand reservations a day at the moment .\nthe blog awards showcase the amazing talents of the foodie community in kenya . our aim at eatout and yummy magazine is support individuals who are helping put kenya on a global map as one of the best culinary destinations in africa . our country has some of the most amazing produce and the restaurant scene is on par with major cities all over the world growing . our ceo , mikul shah was delighted to be a judge and had a difficult task to help pick the five finalists from hundreds of entires .\nmy name is mikul shah , ceo of eatout . i hold positions in a few other companies . urltoken is one that received a lot of attention recently . i was born in mombasa . i lived there until i completed my a - level education . then i moved to the uk for my university studies and ended up settling there . i lived there for over ten years , in london . i attended university in manchester . and then in 2009 when i started my family and had my first son , i made a decision to move to nairobi .\nthere is absolutely no reason for focusing on hospitality . like i said , i am very keen as a consumer on food and travel . i love traveling and going to restaurants and trying new foods , whether it is on the side of the streets or five star hotels . so eatout was the entry . then i met my co - founder for sleepout , who have moved their offices to mauritius for banking and taxation purposes . so , we got together and he said that he was looking into doing something very similar to me in the accommodation space , and he had done a small pilot in lamu . and i thought that it could be very difficult to do both of these things . so i was happy to use the eatout brand and do an extension of that . last year , we did a quick launch of our website just to get the brand out there . however , the new platform which is urltoken and not urltoken has already attracted hosts from 30 countries world wide , from brazil to cape verde and we are starting to see bookings coming in through the new platform as well which is completely electronic . )\nvisa has partnered with eatout , east africa ' s largest online restaurant guide as the title sponsor of the second edition of the burger festival in nairobi , mombasa cities in kenya and kampala city in uganda in a bid to foster partnerships and improve card usage for purchases . the partnership aims to encourage consumers to use their visa card . the nairobi and mombasa visa burger festivals run from 08 may to 14 may , and the kampala visa burger festival runs from 15 to 21 may . visa card holders can get two burgers for the price of one at over 90 participating restaurants during the festival .\nat the moment our business model is changing completely . however , up until now we charge an annual subscription fee , very high in my opinion . it locks out a lot of restaurants willing to participate with eatout . henceforth , we are moving into a smaller subscription fee , but then a transaction fee for every booking , or every spend within a restaurant we get a small cut which will be about one or two percent of what the customer is spending . it is a very scalable model and that is the model we are progressively launching in ten cities in africa . we are looking at egypt , south africa , mauritius , uganda , tanzania , rwanda , burundi and ethiopia .\neat out kenya has won the award for best digital media platform at the 2 nd kenya tourism awards .\n\u201ctoday\u2019s awards thus serves as recognition of the role the industry plays and contributes to the country\u2019s economy through the sector gdp\u2019s portfolio of 11 % , \u201d minister mwazo said .\nthe minister noted that despite the traditional source markets that take a bigger share in contributing to the total tourist arrivals to the country , africa and emerging markets have shown remarkable growth in the recent past , an indication that the region has growth potential .\nktb board member patricia ithau said the inclusion of media in the awards is meant to recognize its role in exposing kenya as a tourist destination both to local and international audiences . she said : \u201cktb takes cognizance of the fact that without the media , its role as a marketing agency would not be fully realised . \u201d\ngfk has launched its annual viewscape study in africa , showing how the rise of digital platforms is transforming consumers\u2019 viewing habits .\nfour well - known durban chefs from some of the city\u2019s hottest eateries will set out on a street - food battle for one night only on 27 july .\ngin o ' clock , froyo and tacos with all the tequila \u2013 we ' re counting the days till summer returns with these treats and more . excuse us while we drool nostalgically .\nmigrating to durban ' s warmer climate for the winter ? we ' ve got your covered .\nhaving a cr\u00eape day ? be transported to paris by the glorious galettes at new swan cafe in zonnebloem , cape town .\nbao down has been filled to the point of overflowing every night since it opened in late june . luckily we snagged a booking to try this contemporary take on the cuisines of china , korea and japan .\na third of all food production goes to waste , and the problem doesn\u2019t stop at food \u2013 wasting food means wasting energy , water and packaging , as well as harming the environment . thankfully these innovative stores , restaurants and hotels are doing their bit .\nyou ' ve been in the trenches with the kids for weeks now \u2013 it ' s time to get out of the house . pack the kids into the car and head to one of these restaurants around sa that specialise in activities for the little ones , even when the weather is chilly .\nmichael cooke of camphors at vergelegen set out to prove that award - winning food can result from sustainable practices and boy did he prove it .\nswan dive into a ginger - and - lime paradise with this delicious cocktail made with monkey shoulder whisky .\nself - saucing puds , layered trifles and peppermint crisp tarts \u2013 we ' ve got ' em all in our list of nostalgic desserts around sa .\nwarm your frozen fingers with these golden packages of filled pastry for an ultimate winter meal .\nwe\u2019ve compiled a list of eateries and bars with big screens and great food where you can catch all the sporting action .\nwhether your dad loves a slap - up steak lunch or a lazy wine - filled feast , these spots with great father ' s day offerings are sure to keep the whole family happy .\nwhite water spur steak ranch is a family style restaurant with a taste for life ! south africa\u2019s favourite burgers , ribs and steaks . . . .\nmontana greek spur steak ranch is a family style restaurant with a taste for life ! south africa\u2019s favourite burgers , ribs and . . .\ndesert springs spur steak ranch is a family style restaurant with a taste for life ! south africa\u2019s favourite burgers , ribs and . . .\ndorado spur steak ranch is a family style restaurant with a taste for life ! south africa\u2019s favourite burgers , ribs and . . .\nmisty falls spur steak ranch is a family style restaurant with a taste for life ! south africa\u2019s favourite burgers , ribs and . . .\nkey largo spur steak ranch is a family style restaurant with a taste for life ! south africa\u2019s favourite burgers , ribs and steaks . . . .\ni finally made it here for dinner . of late with the crazy weather , it is very co . . .\nthe ambience is awesome . staff are very friendly . they have very tasty red snapp . . .\nit was friday and since i love going out for good food often , i suggested to a fr . . .\nordered two portions of double rack pork for delivery , and enjoyed them . the por . . .\ni loved the burgers , service was a bit slow and the wifi never works . i would st . . .\nbest cobb salad ever ! ! ! i hear their steaks and cocktails are pretty good . i . . .\nthe ambiance is quite good . i give 4 / 5 the service gets 3 / 5 the waiter for the . . .\ni love the place , you get to enjoy the view of kigali city and good customer car . . .\ni have been to sol e luna a number of times . the pizza is great , the service pro . . .\nthe food was really good and the staff is very friendly . you can see the chef if . . .\nzuri is a restaurant that has topped taste in food . a restaurant that has great . . .\ni frequently get cravings for a j . lynns bagel , coffee and donut . my favourite is . . .\nin pursuit of a delicious donut , i dragged myself out on a saturday morning to f . . .\nankole grill ' s menu features a myriad of dishes with african influence . they even serve \u2018mchicha\u2019 as a side accompaniment to main meals .\nstarting from 27th july to 5th august you will enjoy two for one offers on burgers at a variety of restaurants .\nst and helpful staff and a great ambiance , good location & no crowds . would recomme\nof us . it felt like a fantasy , with the ambience just perfect for a date with my queen . and when it came to the food , i didnt even have much time to take the photos . it smelled so good , that for each course , i was already digging in before the thought of a photo moment would hit me . well done ! we ' ll definitely\nants that have signed up with eat out . keep up the good work and cheers to greatness .\noffers which menu . . . . where to go when you crave something .\nmouth smacking flavours whilst i visited during nairobi pizza festival . it ' s very good for ppl who love to eat , travel , and know places than i would suggest ,\neast or west but eat out keny\nbest thing this year for me ! the fest is awesome and loved the idea .\n. they surely know how to pull a rabbit out of the hat . .\nmy first there but its worth it . . the waiters , the quality of the food , the deliveranc\nthis is the best thing that has ever happened to a campus chap like like me i can not imagine visiting all these so expensive cribs cheaply am happy . . . . .\nyes coz everyone in uganda need to develope his country in some ways lyk ds . so we thank ds donedeal to call us as a ugandan . and thank u so much to developing\nohh my god , ts a place among places . . i love the hospitalit\nhad a dinner with our client and a few colleagues . we all enjoyed the asian cuis . . .\nits ambiance is awesome , you forget you are in a noisy mall ! plus food and servi . . .\nloved the ambiance and the food that whole fish , whenever i think of fish my min . . .\ni always eat pork over the weekend , but this time around , i felt like changing m . . .\nevery month , we will be giving away 2 artcaffe vouchers worth ksh . 5 , 000 / = you can enjoy with a friend ! this\u2026\ndon ' t miss anything yummy in nairobi . sign up for the latest news , reviews , events and offers !\nwe ' ve detected that javascript is disabled in your browser . would you like to proceed to legacy twitter ?\nreview . fast food not quite your cup of tea ? don\u2019t worry . we kept it classy with a peking duck feature , catch up with\nchasing away those monday blues . . . . lunch is served ! # flametreerestaurant # noonedoesitbetter # bestburgersintown urltoken\nhave you been to @ _ coffeecasa ? happy hours , freak shakes , the great casa burger and a pleasant ambience ! if you haven ' t been there yet , then you can catch the semi finals tomorrow over a burger and a beer . # eatoutkenya urltoken\ngood # coffee on a monday morning because inlaws and decaf on weekend . # mondaymotivaton @ fareedkhimani urltoken\npan asian yao are helping everyone get through their week . every thursday they ' re introducing their happy hour because you ' re all that and dim sum ! from 4 pm to 7 pm , for only ksh 2 , 000 per person , guests can indulge in unlimited dim sum and beer . urltoken\ncome experience our passion for food ! every detail , every ingredi\u00ebnt , everything counts ! try something from the tapas section , and because its # thursday , you get two at the price of one ! also perfect for sharing . # thursdayfunday # tapas # foodlovers urltoken\ntheir signature dishes are humus , falafel yogurtlu and oriental salad . however , they also offer a mixed grill . find out more :\naldar is a lebanese and oriental restaurant that provides a refreshing and friendly atmosphere . # lebanesecuisine # eatoutkenya urltoken\nbreakfast is considered an important meal because it breaks the overnight fasting period , replenishes your supply of glucose and provides other essential nutrients to keep your energy levels up throughout the day . do not compromise ! ! ! # karibuamaica urltoken\njets off to dar es salaam and shares with us her experience . > > >\nkarel t invites you to the one and only elemental special ! the theme of the night will be white and silver with music from @ zelalemulat and hosted by @ wanjiral . dinner will be served between 7pm and 9pm . do not miss out on the most epic night in nairobi ! urltoken\nfeel the mexican vibe in nairobi ' s mercado restaurant , in westlands . find out more > >\ntwitter may be over capacity or experiencing a momentary hiccup . try again or visit twitter status for more information .\nyou can add location information to your tweets , such as your city or precise location , from the web and via third - party applications . you always have the option to delete your tweet location history . learn more\nhere ' s the url for this tweet . copy it to easily share with friends .\nby embedding twitter content in your website or app , you are agreeing to the twitter developer agreement and developer policy .\nnot on twitter ? sign up , 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week , burger festival , pizza festival and more .\nby clicking this button , you agree to vc4a ' s terms of services and disclaimer .\nby signing up as a vc4a member , you agree that you have read and understand the vc4a terms of service and disclaimer .\nsign up for a free crunchbase account to follow and track organizations you care about .\nterms of service | privacy policy | \u00a9 2018 crunchbase inc . all rights reserved .\ndescriptive keyword for an organization ( e . g . saas , android , cloud computing , medical device )\nlast funding round type ( e . g . series a , seed , private equity )\ntransaction name : auto - generated name of transaction ( e . g . angel - uber )\ntransaction name : auto - generated name of transaction ( e . g . whatsapp acquired by facebook )\nbake awards ceremony was held on may 14th , 2016 at recently opened radisson blu hotel in upper hill . bloggers , fans and sponsors , all dressed in their best african formal wear , were there to cheer on as\nkaluhi adagala is a finance major who found that her passion lay in the kitchen creating delicious kenyan recipes with a modern or new twist for the everyday kenyan .\naika has been in the blogging game for four years , as she grows and develops , so does her blog . she writes food recipes that she creates saying that the most unforgettable meal in a year is always a home cooked meal .\nsandy thethy will take you on a taste safari as you explore her different recipes and her different culinary destinations . in her recipes , sandy draws inspiration from different cultures , primarily her kenyan background with a focus on global fusion recipes and everyday gourmet .\nmeera is a fitness freak who delivers bold flavours and delicious meals in a healthy , inspiring way . her photos will make you drool and her zeal for the fit life will leave you pushing aside your laptop and hitting the gym .\njean wandimi is probably best known for her wine expertise . she has traveled on several occasions as the kenyan representative to south african wine tastings . although jean focuses on wine , she writes about other beverages and restaurant reviews as well .\nget the latest restaurant news , special offers & vip invitations to the coolest event in town .\ntwitter provided training , through their london office , to all restaurants participating in the festival which runs for 10 days .\nas part of the programme , the social media company will guide restaurant teams on best practices and effective use of the platform as a marketing tool during and after the restaurant week .\n\u201cusing the hashtag # nrw2015 , twitter will help you discover new dining experiences around the city and let you get closer to your favourite restaurants . \u201d\nthe partnership seeks to create awareness among middle class kenyans , who are the target of the festival , in the wake of digital marketing .\nthe group has a large presence on social media with a forum dubbed kenyans on twitter ( kot ) known for pushing their agenda on the internet .\nmr shah added that the training is a way of thanking restaurants which chose to take part in the festival . this is not the first time twitter has been used to drive sales of products and events . coca cola is using # shareacokeke to drive its latest marketing campaign .\nsafaricom , kenya power and nic bank are among the many local firms that have used the social media to offer their customers services .\nin the past , the firm has collaborated with google to roll out free wi - fi hotspots in restaurants and with safaricom to deploy the popular lipa na m - pesa payment option to restaurants across nairobi .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nvoices of leaders , the next - generation global business platform for top executives .\ntwitter , the real time information network , will be providing dedicated training through their london office to all restaurants participating during the 10 - day event , guiding them on best practices and the effective use of the platform as a marketing tool for their offering during and beyond restaurant week .\ni am a retired digital reporter at citizen tv kenya and a digital strategist , public relations guru , manchester united fan and above all god ' s son .\nsince inception at the end of 2009 , the eat out website has quickly established a strong online presence as nairobi\u2019s favorite restaurant guide and booking service . the website , which seats thousands of diners at hundreds of restaurants each month , currently receives over 100 , 000 monthly page views and has 16 , 000 registered members on facebook . the company recently launched its mobile phone application in kenya .\nin 2012 , eat out won the kenya tourism award for digital media and the prestigious vision 2030 ict innovation for tourism . the company was listed as one of the top 20 african online businesses to look out for by south africa\u2019s memeburn magazine .\neat out will be expanding its services to the region in 2012 , with the launch of eat out tanzania & zanzibar , followed by eat out uganda and rwanda .\nwe hope you ' ve enjoyed your free articles . sign up below to get access to the rest of this article and all the telecom news you need .\nsubscribe and get unlimited access to telecompaper\u2019s full coverage , with a customised choice of news , commentary , research and alerts .\nevery day we send out a free e - mail with the most important headlines of the last 24 hours .\nwe welcome comments that add value to the discussion . we attempt to block comments that use offensive language or appear to be spam , and our editors frequently review the comments to ensure they are appropriate . if you see a comment that you believe is inappropriate to the discussion , you can bring it to our attention by using the report abuse links . as the comments are written and submitted by visitors of the telecompaper website , they in no way represent the opinion of telecompaper .\nwe have been keeping professionals in the telecoms industry up - to - date since 2000 . telecompaper is a well respected , independent research and publishing company focussed on the telecommunications industry .\n\u00a9 2000 - 2018 telecom . paper bv . all rights reserved . telecompaper is a trademark of telecom . paper bv . no part of this site can be reproduced without the expressed permission of telecom . paper bv . our general terms and conditions can be found here .\nfor optimum operation , this website makes use of cookies . for more information click here .\nprovider of an online mobile platform designed to help diners to pay for their meals through their mobile phone . the company ' s online mobile platform offers to browse , discover and get access to discounts at restaurants in the east africa , enabling users to avail useful information about restaurants and food as well as pay at the same time through a single platform .\n\u00a9 2018 pitchbook data . all rights reserved . pitchbook is a financial technology company that provides data on the capital markets .\nmikul shah , a nairobi based serial internet entrepreneur , earlier this year spoke to startup academy about a business that started as a hobby , how startups can increase their chances of attracting investors , why a business is a business , whether offline or online and why , for his first company , going mobile is not the top priority .\nmikul shah , capital fm lifestyle writer , susan wong and a chef pose for a photo after a burger eating competition at brew bistro restaurant towards the end of 2013 . mikul beat wong by 350 grams\none of my biggest passions is food , and restaurants . my background in education is it . i spent over ten years in technology . but , like i said , my passion is going out to restaurants and trying new foods . when i came to nairobi , i was completely shocked that there was no online platform or mobile app that would tell you which restaurants to go to , and what sorts of cuisine are available and what customers are saying .\nin terms of technology , at least when we started i felt that was a very easy thing to do . it was just collecting a bunch of content and putting it together on a platform and hence , it kind of started as a complete hobby . in 2009 , i approached a number of restaurant owners and said , \u201chey , would you need to stay on this platform ? \u201d . most of them said , \u201cyes , but you are crazy , it is not going to work\u201d .\nactually , we were profitable on day one . all the restaurants we had piloted with immediately , when we said we were launching , paid us the annual fee and so from pretty much day one , we had two employees and we had 20 clients who were paying us . so we were profitable on day one .\nthe main thing is , if you look at things from the investors\u2019 point of view , they are not here to donate money and give away charity , they are here to make a massive return with the money that they are putting into the business . obviously , if you already have a solid business , then it is quite comforting for an investor to say they are already making money , they know what they are doing .\nwhen it comes to what is happening in the current scene , there are two things , and i certainly don\u2019t think that either one is better or not : there is taking a route down competition and grants . like i said we have won numerous competitions and some big value grants ; like a world bank grant of $ 50 000 that kick started some of the things we wanted to do .\nhowever , a lot of the sort of entrepreneurs are not too serious about their business and they are really competing to win grants and competitions . if they fail to win , they close down the business because they rely heavily on that sort of funding .\ni like the model where somebody is getting something out of putting some money into your business . so , my preference would be investors who are looking for equity swaps or convertible debts where if they are giving me some money , they are taking something out of the business .\nobviously , what else they can bring apart from the money is very important ; the network , the knowledge to help you grow your business . but , generally , i think there are sort of two or three really important things ; i think the most important thing is the team . a lot of the times , we think we have a brilliant idea , we are going to change the world . however , we don\u2019t have the experience . so , it is more important that the idea will change and adapt over time because business requirements change , conditions change , and the environment changes . so , how do you adapt your initial business idea so that once you decide to execute it things change by the go .\ngenerally investors really look out for entrepreneurs who are able to adapt according to what is happening . and rarely do you see an idea is completely sold without a team . one of the biggest mistakes that i feel especially with our tech community , and i mention this a lot of times with teams that i mentor , is that , if you are a group of four people in a startup , ideally you should not be four techies because you are missing a lawyer , a salesperson and a marketing person . and that\u2019s your perfect team because to run a successful business is not about you building the technology . and we have learnt the hard way that we need a strong sales team , a strong marketing team . at some occasions we\u2019ve been really hurt by not having a strong legal team . so , in my opinion , that is what techies are missing out on . they think that because they can build a fantastic product they will be able to sell , to market and to scale it and they don\u2019t have that expertise . at the end of the day , they are techies . so , techies should stick to doing what they do best but the entire team in a business should be much more than just techies .\nin 2011 , we won an award with samsung for the best entertainment application . we signed a contract with a provider who is working with samsung so we will be pre - embedded on every samsung device in the market . also , currently we are in the final stages of developing our native android app . but we have been on the mobile platform for quite sometime .\nunfortunately for us , for our target demographic , mobile is not the absolute necessity . our target demographic generally has a computer at home , a computer at work and a smart phone . hence , they all play an equal part , so we don\u2019t really need to focus absolutely on mobile . but with smart phones becoming bigger and better over time , it is a big part of what we do . our website is actually more important than moving into mobile . however , we have been in mobile from the very beginning .\nyou founded urltoken , then co - founded urltoken , urltoken , you are also part of naked pizza among other entities . is there a particular reason why you focus on the hospitality industry ?\nthere is no legislation that is easily available . with brick and mortar businesses , everybody knows the right , wrong and legal ways of doing it . to be honest , for us , there hasn\u2019t been a massive problem . i think we operate pretty much like an offline business , it is just that our channel is online . i think that is important to note as well that a business is a business , whether it is online or offline , and certain business fundamentals have to be in place ; customer service , product knowledge , simple things like accounting and running an office , taxation and legal matters , all have to be in place . first we treat our company as a business , just the fact that it is online is not so important to us here . obviously , it has gotten us a lot of attention , because we are successful in the online space , but , at the end of the day it is just another business .\nis a place where we share stories , information and resources that inspire and inform entrepreneurs .\nsave my name , email , and website in this browser for the next time i comment .\nthere is no financing data available for this company . please select another tab .\nthere is no board of directors data available for this company . please select another tab .\nthere is no competitors data available for this company . please select another tab .\nbuilt with \u2764\ufe0e by datalicious \u00a92018 a daughter company of tnw . urltoken is not affiliated with index ventures .\nwhile access to capital is still a widespread issue in africa , these ventures successfully raised significant amounts ( us $ 500 , 000 + ) so far in 2017 .\nin 2016 , african or africa - focused startups raised between $ 129 million and $ 367 million , according to reports from disrupt africa and partech ventures .\nperhaps unsurprisingly , given promising macro trends across african markets ( e . g . , increasing mobile / smartphone / internet penetration rates , a gradual rise of the middle & consumer class , rapid urbanization , and strong working - age population growth ) , the momentum continues into 2017 with entrepreneurs and investors in africa & beyond continuing to explore and exploit opportunities for progress and profit across the continent .\nunicaf , an online education platform & operator of higher education learning centers , raised $ 12 million from kenya\u2019s savannah fund , new york\u2019s university ventures , and uk development - finance institution , cdc group .\nkenya\u2019s twiga foods , a b2b m - commerce platform , raised a $ 10 . 3 million series a round led by dubai\u2019s wamda capital .\nflutterwave , an api - driven fintech platform , raised a $ 10 + million series a round co - led by new york\u2019s greycroft partners and san francisco\u2019s green visor capital , with silicon valley\u2019s y combinator also participating .\nnigeria\u2019s urltoken , an online marketplace for used cars , raised a $ 5 million series a round from berlin\u2019s frontier car group ( a holding company backed by london\u2019s balderton capital , london\u2019s tpg growth , lagos\u2019s echovc , and silicon valley\u2019s nea . )\nkenya\u2019s powergen , a renewable energy provider , raised a $ 4 . 5 million series a round led by dutch family office , dob equity with kenya\u2019s ahl venture partners also participating .\nmorocco\u2019s waystocap , a cross - border b2b e - commerce platform , raised ~ $ 3 million from silicon valley\u2019s y combinator , waltham\u2019s battery ventures , silicon valley\u2019s soma capital , new york\u2019s palm drive capital , palo alto\u2019s amino capital , new york\u2019s story ventures , san francisco\u2019s lynett capital , and others .\nkenyan - headquartered bitpesa , a virtual currency payment platform , raised a $ 2 . 5 million series a round led by silicon valley\u2019s draper associates , with participation from new york\u2019s greycroft partners and others .\nsouth africa\u2019s hearx , a hearing - focused digital health firm , raised a $ 2 . 8 + million seed round , including $ 500k in grants .\nnigeria\u2019s tizeti , a high - speed wireless internet provider , raised $ 2 . 1 million from california - based venture - debt firm , western technology investment , silicon valley\u2019s social capital , dubai\u2019s vy capital , san francisco\u2019s lynett capital and others .\nkenya\u2019s alternative circle , the fintech - focused parent company of mobile micro - loan app , shika , raised a $ 1 . 1 million strategic investment from iceland - based credit risk management company , creditinfo group , related to data generated .\nkenya\u2019s bamba , a mobile - driven data collection startup , raised a $ 1 . 1 million seed round from silicon valley\u2019s draper associates , colorado\u2019s foundry group , san francisco\u2019s right side capital , and others .\nghana\u2019s omg digital , a viral media company , raised a $ 1 . 1 million seed round from san francisco\u2019s comcast ventures , silicon valley\u2019s soma capital & social capital , and others .\nsouth africa\u2019s aerobotics , a data analytics company leveraging drones , raised a $ 600 , 000 + seed round from kenya\u2019s savannah fund and south africa\u2019s 4di capital .\nuganda\u2019s ensibuuko , a provider of cloud - based finance software for non - bank financial institutions , raised $ 500 , 000 from canadian investor , ed levinson .\ntanzania\u2019s jamii , an m - health insurance provider , also raised a $ 750 , 000 seed round , reportedly comprised of 50 % in grants .\nthough perhaps not as driven by tech as the ventures above , it\u2019s also worth noting that kenya\u2019s africa logistics properties , a developer , acquirer , and manager of logistics warehouses , raised $ 4 million from dutch family office , dob equity , and nigeria\u2019s tomato jos , an agricultural production company , raised $ 2 . 1 million from vestedworld .\nin addition , tala and d . light , which target african markets but have significant operations elsewhere , also received funding in 2017 . tala , a provider of smartphone - based micro - loans , raised a $ 30 + million series b round led by silicon valley\u2019s ivp , with participation from new york\u2019s collaborative fund & lowercase capital , and others , and d . light , an off - grid solar energy solutions provider focused on africa & asia , raised $ 5 from norway\u2019s norfund . ( iflix , a subscription video - on - demand service , and taxify , a ride - hailing uber competitor , which are both present in african markets , also raised significant rounds . )\nfintech players flutterwave , bitpesa , alternative circle , and ensibuuko all raised significant amounts in 2017 . with africa - focused fintech startups raising $ 30 - 70 million in 2016 ( approximately one - fifth to one - fourth of total funds raised by african startups in 2016 across all sectors ) , including zoona\u2019s $ 15 million series b and branch international\u2019s $ 9 + million series a , the sector continues to receive significant investor attention . in all , african fintech startups have raised in excess of $ 100 million since 2015 .\namong the list of investors above a few names are quite active in africa , appearing multiple times . draper associates , led by tim draper , invested in both bitpesa and bamba in 2017 . but that\u2019s not all . tim draper was among the earliest investors in nigeria\u2019s paga in 2012 , and through draper dark flow , alongside toro orero , he has invested in various startups across the continent including nigeria\u2019s paystack , south africa\u2019s sweepsouth , and ghana\u2019s swiftly . ( draper and orero are also involved with the african startup institute , launching in march 2018 , which will offer personalized entrepreneurial training in lagos , nigeria . )\nwe\u2019ve always believed in the potential of the market . i expect we make more investments in africa over the next five years than the last 10 .\nin addition , silicon valley\u2019s y combinator , soma capital , & social capital , as well as san francisco\u2019s lynett capital ( also an investor in flutterwave\u2019s 2016 seed round ) all appear more than once . as does kenya\u2019s savannah fund .\nthe fact of the matter is that africa is one of the toughest and least forgiving capital raising environments , and the time and effort spent on it has \u2018killed\u2019 or at least really held back many great teams and ideas . \u2013 ido sum , investor\nwhile the list above makes it clear that finding funding is far from impossible for the right teams with the right ideas & execution , it should still be highlighted that access to capital , whether in \u2018significant\u2019 amounts or otherwise , is still a real issue for promising , high - potential teams across africa .\n\u201cfocused exclusively on technology enabled solutions and innovation serving sub saharan africa ( ssa ) . \u201d\ni want [ to support ] african online businesses \u2026 i think e - commerce , internet , big data is the future . you can never stop it . you like it or don\u2019t like it . but you will never stop it ."]}
{"id": 54901, "summary": [{"text": "maconomy was a global provider of enterprise resource planning ( erp ) software founded in 1989 in denmark .", "topic": 3}, {"text": "maconomy was acquired by deltek in 2010 . ", "topic": 20}], "title": "maconomy", "paragraphs": ["maconomy can interface with a number of operating systems , servers and user interfaces .\ndeltek touch time for maconomy app has a new name . we have changed our name to deltek touch for maconomy in order to be aligned with our expanding capabilities .\nmaconomy helps professional services firms make the right decisions at all levels of their business .\nmaconomy helps you win business , service your clients , and develop profitable , lasting relationships .\ndiscover deltek\u2019s approach to ensuring our global engineering clients receive tangible roi from deltek maconomy erp .\ndownload your extended software profile for deltek maconomy . get more information about features and pricing .\nbetween 1972 and 1990 , maconomy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990 , and highest in 1972 . the average life expectancy for maconomy in 1972 was 92 , and 87 in 1990 .\ndeltek maconomy delivers the business intelligence your firm needs to adapt to pressures , avoid inefficiencies and plan proactively .\nquestions about deltek maconomy ? call ( 800 ) 827 - 1151 and talk to a software expert now .\nthe maconomy crm solution is not confined to customers and prospects . the solution supports all types of relationship management . you can use deltek maconomy to manage suppliers , collaboration partners , subcontractors and other external stakeholders and parties .\nmaconomy is a financial management solution that provides deep insight into the profitability for your firm , project or client .\nfixed an issue with special characters for touch 2 . 0 users on maconomy x1 and 2 . 0 systems .\ndeltek maconomy crm enables you to streamline marketing , sales , business development and customer relationship management inside professional services firms .\nthe solution dominates among the pso companies with more than 100 000 users in over 50 countries . in maconomy are incorporated the best practices from project - based businesses . the system is developed and improved by deltek maconomy for more than 20 years .\nmaconomy is a financial management solution that provides deep financial insight so that you can see profitability for your firm , project or client .\ndeltek maconomy integrates campaign and activity management with e - mail marketing systems to enable your marketing function to perform efficient and targeted marketing .\ndeltek maconomy analytix provides users with the necessary information for strategic , tactical and operational decision - making . the intuitive interface of maconomy analytix empowers users with fast access to business data that can be easily formatted and analyzed in order to identify trends and root causes . maconomy analytix combines easy access to reporting , and ad hoc query and analysis in one integrated solution to turn insights and foresights into effective decisions .\nall deltek maconomy software is available in multi - currency and multi - language and fully integrates with all microsoft products including servers and sharepoint .\ndeltek maconomy modules bring wider visibility and tighter control to each role and support a wide range of functions that power key processes across the firm .\n- approval of timesheet lines for project managers and entire timesheets for supervisors ( requires maconomy 2 . 1 ) - performance improvements - numerous ui enhancements\nfts group offers erp / crm / ecm systems that are based on well - known products of erp / crm systems microsoft dynamics and deltek maconomy .\nmaconomy can be tricky to use sometime . its a bit tough for the users without training to get used to all the different workspaces , modules and popups .\ncompanies who have implemented deltek maconomy erp software includes canadian it support company greycon , global water management company deltares and midwest usa accounting consultancy business boulay heutmaker zibell and co .\nthe software was designed to work as a single , end - to - end system . maconomy can interface with a number of operating systems , servers and user interfaces .\ndeltek\u2019s fully - integrated enterprise solution deltek maconomy is designed to support the key processes of businesses that deliver project - based services to their end customers . maconomy features broad and deep finance and project management capabilities developed specifically for professional services organizations that provide expert knowledge to their clients on a project basis . deltek customers using maconomy come from all segments of professional services , including agencies , audit & tax , consulting , legal services , and scientific research . with hundreds of thousands of users globally , deltek powers the professional services world .\nmaconomy is an excellent erp with all the modules built right into it . with its latest version , it is very easy for users to do billings and time entry . it also provides users with it background to do their own extensions and make a modification to different workspace within maconomy . it also has a built - in general ledger feature where you can do all your financials from one place . maconomy utilizes business objects as its reporting platform which makes it easier for users to get to the data they want in effieicnt manner .\ndeltek ' s fully - integrated enterprise solution deltek maconomy is designed to support the key processes of businesses that deliver project - based services to their end customers . maconomy features broad and deep finance and project management capabilities developed specifically for professional services organizations that provide expert knowledge to their clients on a project basis . deltek customers using maconomy come from all segments of professional services , including agencies , audit & tax , consulting , legal services , and property management . with hundreds of thousands of users globally , deltek powers the professional services world .\ndeltek maconomy was developed to support the workflow of businesses that provide services that are project - based . this includes financial and project management capabilities that help improve visibility across the organization .\njuly 6 , 2010 - deltek inc . has successfully completed its tender offer and has acquired maconomy a / s , a danish provider of enterprise resource planning ( erp ) materials .\ncensus records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your maconomy ancestors , such as occupation . occupation can tell you about your ancestor ' s social and economic status .\ndeltek maconomy was developed to support the unique workflow of businesses that provide services that are project - based . this includes financial and project management capabilities that help improve visibility across the organization .\ndeltek maconomy is suitable for a number of professional services industries , including tax / audit / accounting firms , marketing agencies , it and management consulting , clinical research organizations , academic research and more .\ndo you need a demo , price quote , or other information about deltek maconomy ? our product experts are standing by to help ! call us at ( 800 ) 827 - 1151 for assistance now .\ncensus records can give you a fascinating window into the day - to - day lives of your maconomy ancestors - like hours worked per week , level of education , veteran status , employers , and more .\nyou can use multiple information delivery options and integration points for deltek maconomy analytix . users can access and synchronize data from corporate and personal sources and deliver it using microsoft office applications , portals , and mobile devices .\nthe deal calls for deltek to immediately acquire approximately 94 percent of maconomy\u2019s outstanding shares in an all - cash transaction at approximately $ 3 . 40 ( dkk 20 . 50 ) per share or about $ 73 million .\nmaconomy ' s best feature is that we have one software for our back office meaning everything happens in real - time . it has proven to be an information powerhouse , giving us access to information that was outside our grasp in our legacy system . due to maconomy ' s core project management focus , we have gained better visibility on contribution margin . this has lead us to new initiatives to optimize leverage on client projects and fine tune realization .\nyour project - based business needs an erp solution that is purpose - built for your industry and processes . deltek maconomy ' s enterprise resource planning solution integrates your projects , finances and people for optimal efficiency and firm - wide success .\nmaconomy by deltek is a fully integrated enterprise resource planning ( erp ) accounting system designed for professional service companies both small and large . it provides real - time access to all critical information so users can make more accurate business decisions .\ndeltek maconomy is a project - based enterprise resource planning ( erp ) solution which is purpose - built specifically for the distinct needs of professional services firms . deltek clients achieve a positive roi from their erp deployment , and here is why :\nmaconomy by deltek is an integrated , cloud - based enterprise resource planning ( erp ) accounting system designed for professional service companies both small and large . it provides real - time access to all critical information so users can make reformed business decisions .\ndeltek maconomy is a fully integrated project management solution that enables you to manage and improve your project profitability . the solution focuses on project control and project insight so that you can always act on facts . our project management solution allows you to :\ndeltek maconomy is a project - based erp solution that is purpose - built for professional services companies . the system provides a high standard of automated reporting and insight into a business and provides paths from the firm\u2019s sales resources to management and production .\ndeltek maconomy has been engineered to specifically support the full range of ad / hoc , daily , weekly , monthly and yearly activities of your finance teams from journal postings , and processing payment runs , to registering fixed assets and closing the financial year .\nthere are two modules ; deltek maconomy business performance management and touch time for maconomy . touch time functionality provides instant access to time sheets from mobile devices , including android and ios . the business performance management tools provide a business intelligence solution that enables up - to - date , reliable business data that ' s available to users across the business and integrates with a wide range of third - party software including microsoft office . all reports are available in a wide variety of formats and through customizable dashboards .\nwhen converting amounts into the selected currency , maconomy uses the exchange rates valid on the date entered in the field \u201cexchange rate date\u201d below , and the exchange rate table used is the exchange rate table selected in the window system information in the set - up module . please note that maconomy performs currency conversion even though the original amount has been registered in the same currency as the one specified in this field , which may give rise to discrepancies between the registered amounts and the amounts shown in this window .\nmaconomy analytix is built on the business objects intelligence platform and delivers a single point of security and administration for all users , reducing overall implementation costs . this approach provides organizations with full control of the functionality available to each user according to their security profiles .\n\u2022 fixes an issue that could cause users to be unable to edit a timesheet after turning use of pin code on or off \u2022 approval of timesheet lines for project managers and entire timesheets for supervisors ( requires maconomy 2 . 1 ) \u2022 performance improvements \u2022 numerous ui enhancements\ndeltek people planner , fully integrated to deltek maconomy , bridges the common gap between project planning and resourcing planning within professional services organizations . people planner delivers accurate , achievable plans that consider and balance project budgets , internal and external resource needs , time frames , and available capacity .\ndeltek maconomy\u2019s financial management capabilities deliver improved efficiency and greater and control of your back - office processes . they improve working capital by providing an end - to - end financial engine that underpins all project , time and expense , resource planning , hr , and crm activities across your organization .\nwith a system as customizable as maconomy , the ideas may be endless but the time you need to devote to testing new upgrades can be taxing . however , deltek has been great at walking us through new functionality and is always there as a resource to help us through any issues that arise .\ndeltek maconomy integrated enterprise solution delivers increased business control and maximized project profitability , and supports a wide range of functions that powers key processes across professional services firms , including contract and project management , time and expense registration , resource planning , financial management , client management , human resources and business intelligence .\nan unusually short lifespan might indicate that your maconomy ancestors lived in harsh conditions . a short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family . the ssdi is a searchable database of more than 70 million names . you can find birthdates , death dates , addresses and more .\nin this field , you can specify the currency in which asset prices should be displayed . asset prices will be converted into and displayed in this currency . if the current user has been assigned to a company in the window users , maconomy suggests the company base currency of the company in question .\nestablished in 1994 in bulgaria , fts group has developed rapidly and have expanded its business with its own offices in the netherlands , russia , ukraine and partners in poland , hungary and the czech republic . fts is a microsoft gold enterprise resource planning partner and a deltek gold partner for maconomy erp .\nin this field , you can specify an exchange rate date . when converting amounts into the reporting currency , maconomy uses the exchange rates valid on this date according to the enterprise exchange rate table selected in the window system information in the set - up module for conversion of currency amounts . see also the field \u201creporting currency\u201d .\ndeltek maconomy human resources ( hr ) provides the basis for your hr department to attract and develop employees to get the most out of your key assets . the solution also ensures that you retain high performers by providing them with the right mix of compensation , benefits and career opportunities that maximizes their continued contribution to the financial success of your business .\ndeltek maconomy time and expense registration simplifies time and expense capture for professional services organizations to allow your employees to concentrate on what they do best \u00e2\u20ac\u201c leveraging their skills and expertise to better service your clients . the solution ensures accurate and timely time collection which is key to optimizing project and resource management , managing costs and driving profitable behavior throughout your organization .\ndeltek maconomy analytix offers a collection of standard reports designed to cover the core business needs of professional services organizations . you will be able to answer current business questions by using the standard reports or by adjusting them to meet their information needs . in addition , you can edit queries , personalize and format the standard reports , and then schedule them for automated distribution .\nbusiness users are provided with immediate information access and interactivity with the maconomy analytix ad hoc query tool . the flexible and intuitive interface has powerful query and reporting features allowing your business analysts and non - technical users to answer their ad hoc queries . you can also create queries and reports in offline mode , and synchronize data when you reconnect to the network to share the results of the analysis created .\nusers can easily access , format , explore , compare , analyze data , and identify trends in a single environment without needing to implement a separate tool for analysis . maconomy analytix offers a feature - rich , interactive interface with extensive formatting capabilities , microsoft office familiar toolbar , and right - click menus . you can change , format reports , and drill down into data for deeper insight for more effective decision making .\ndeltek maconomy delivers streamlined sales processes for professional services firms . the opportunity management features enable you to handle the complexity of project - focused sales , and you can create estimates and forecasts based on scopes and deliverables ( phases , activities and milestones ) by planning hours , procurement , subcontractors , etc . successful opportunities can be converted to projects so that all information from the sales process can be re - used in the delivery phase .\nhours and expenses entered in the project costing module are available immediately for invoicing in the finance module to accelerate your invoice process and ultimately improve your working capital . with our integrated system , these registrations are visible across the entire deltek maconomy solution . this fully integrated capability greatly enhances the foundation for project progress with project managers having online access to real - time reports and business intelligence , which they can slice and dice the way they need .\ndeltek maconomy project management aids all roles inside your organization that are involved in winning new business , executing projects , and satisfying your customers : sales and account executives are provided with the ability to properly estimate , budget and forecast new business opportunities ; project managers have effective tools to plan , execute and follow - up on project performance ; employees have dedicated and innovative solutions to ensure that their activity in the business is tracked accurately and effortlessly ; and finance executives are provided with the control , overview and confidence they require .\nthank you to our customers for honoring us with the j . d . power award for assisted technical support .\nrespond to new business , scope changes , client demands and expanded service offerings .\nget deep insight into clients , resources , projects , workflow processes and results .\nbuild robust forecasts , track scope and cost at every step to ensure projects are delivered on time , on budget , and profitable .\nensure accurate invoices and reduce the time to get them out the door , reduce day sales outstanding ( dsos ) , and improve cash collection .\nattract and retain high performers with the right mix of compensation , benefits and career opportunities and maximize their contribution to your company ' s success .\nknow everything about your business , any way you need to know it , with customized dashboards and reports .\na complete system available in the cloud \u2014 connect your entire firm on a single system .\nmanage every relationship between your firm and its customers . nurture relationships and generate growth in just a click .\ngain a complete view of your entire firm ' s current and future capacity so you can always know who ' s available .\nbudget with confidence and make accurate analysis of your business operations because you can compare actual , budgeted and committed figures .\ndiscover how p\u00f6yry implemented a new erp system to approximately 5 , 500 employees in 40 countries .\nenable your employees to enter time and expenses on - the - go , anywhere , anytime .\nsee how 2 . 1 steps up to serve the distinct needs of professional services firms .\ndeltek is the leading global provider of software and solutions for project - based businesses .\nthis site uses cookies to store information on your computer . some are essential to make our site operate ; others help us improve the user experience . by using this site , you consent to the placement of these cookies . read our cookie policy to learn more .\nnasdaq is fully supporting the eu vision on a capital markets union ( cmu . ) however we think that some things in the cmu action plan needs improvement . we have launched a white paper giving our view on this important topic . read the full white paper \u00bb\nensure accurate invoices and reduce the time to get them out the door , reduce days sales outstanding ( dsos ) , and improve cash collection .\nattract and retain high performers with the right mix of compensation , benefits and career opportunities and maximise their contribution to your company ' s success .\nknow everything about your business , any way you need to know it , with customised dashboards and reports .\ndiscover the capabilities of the industry\u2019s leading postmodern erp for global professional services firms .\nlearn how erp adds value to your business through centralising processes and shared services .\nyour personal information , including your email address , will be held in the strictest of confidence and will never be shared with anyone as stipulated in our privacy policy .\ngetting a full overview of last year\u2019s engagements and breaking it down by relevant categories can be a daunting and time - consuming task \u2014 unless you have a solution that brings you this information with a few mouse clicks . you will also be able to plan your work for the next month , quarter or year with automatic integration to the rest of your workflow .\ncapturing and billing just one extra hour per month ( at \u00a3150 per hour ) can boost the bottom line of a 100 - person firm by \u00a3180 , 000 a year .\nin addition to full financials , there are features for time and expense management , resource planning , client management , hr and business intelligence .\nproduct is easy to use . navigation is really straight forward . can easily learn to use the software in a day .\nsometimes the application would freeze but closing browser and re - opening would work . would not work properly on certain web browsers .\nas a back office user and administrator , i like the integrated solution . it means quicker invoicing process and tighter controls .\nthe upgrade process is very labor intensive . it does get easier with each upgrade now that we have super users and better documentation .\nwhat i like most about this product is that it is not complicated and is very easy to use and understand .\noverall it is a great product . i have been a part of the implementation team for two companies and it was night and day once deltek came online . things i learned : tips : 1 ) run at least a 3 month if not a 6 month parallel with your old system , with your old system generating the live invoices . 2 ) work out any bad numbers or problems in your old system , the one you know well , before migrating to the new system 3 ) project set is the key . the system is based on how the project is originally set up , so make sure your staff is 100 % comfortable in performing the project set up . 4 ) have someone on staff who has gone through an implementation before , is very helpful .\nproject detail - the ability to understand the financial picture of your project or company from the highest level down to the charging level . government bids - allows the company to bid on cost plus type contracts with the confidence that the cost will be tracked and be reported to the government ' s satisfaction .\nit is not a system you can sit down and in a couple of days figure it out intuitively . it is conceptually difficult to understand , if you have never used a system like this one .\nboth time attendance and costpoint are very user friendly . extensive training is not needed . very well built especially for government contracting company\nthere are no cons really . i heard that they are costly , but i don ' t know how much it is exactly since i ' m not involved in its procurement .\ngreat user experience . the scalability of this product allows it to perform for any size organization or application .\nneed to streamline screens needed for client invoicing . this process is a bit too involved and would benefit from a few less processes .\nthe software seems to be powerful . it combines project accounting , resource management , project management , time / expense management and business development in one product . deltek is easily accessible in it ' s web - based format .\ntoo many places to look for the information that i need . reports generated include far too much irrelevant information . not near user - friendly enough for ' general use ' .\nthe software works well , and if you take advantage of the workshops and learning tools , it can do a myriad of tasking for you , with reporting at your fingertips .\ni love the windows based functionality . the product works well for all company sizes . we use it for government contracting and it is easy to set up and maintain . the support services are very good and the experts typically know their stuff .\nit ' s expensive , and you pay extra for the top level support . training does not come with the software package so you have to take their classes ( for an additional fee ) or hire a consulting team . we went with a consultant . next time , i ' d go with deltek . . .\nit ' s been a few years since i have used the software but from what i remember it was a great product .\nthere are so many different modules that can be set up and all used together to get reporting done accurately . i liked that the employees travel reports could be entered and reviewed . i liked all of the different options for what reports we could run . it has a lot of options you just have to figure out how to use the product to get the most out of it .\nsetting up some of the modules was time consuming and a little difficult . maybe a better training or a video could be done for hands on help .\ni like deltek and have used it for years now it works well for what it is .\ngreat report compatibility . looks rather self - explanatory making things easy to figure out without a lot of hassle . really if you know what your doing this is a great system to use .\nfeels a little out of date with the interface , but really its a good system and clean looking . it doesn ' t have a lot of flash and that ' s just right .\nwe love the ease of use . the accessibility of accessing vision anywhere , not just at the office . pm ' s love being able to stay on top of their projects profits .\ndeltek provides a great single source software solution for managing and running a medium to large size professional services firms such as those in the engineering and architectural fields . it is important that the platform be used as closely to\nout - of - the - box\nas possible . while the system is customizable , it is best to use the configurability capability of the system and avoid significant customization of the product to reduce future pain from updates and system fixes .\nthe deltek vision platform provides an\none - source\nintegrated package for the executive team to understand the state of the business which combines data from accounting , sales and business development , marketing intelligence , project management , resource planning and hr and staff information and management tools without the need to integrate separate software solutions . the developing mobile platform and apps will further enhance this platform solution .\nprior to the introduction and development of the iaccess portal , the systems were cumbersome and difficult to use for the user that did not spend a majority of their time in the deltek vision portal . those challenges are quickly being addressed as iaccess portal is further refined and developed .\ni ' ve been using this software for over 11 years for accounting , time sheets and expense reports . the system is easy to navigate and i only had to walk through the steps one time when showing a newbie how to navigate the system . i give it a thumbs up .\nthe only problem that i have discovered is that a few of our employees using the mobile app upload their receipts on their phone . that shows indicates its in the and there might be a glitch in the system that once it shows you have an attachment but when reviewing it i get an error message that there is no attachment to view .\nwhen using this software , it is easy to maneuver from one screen to another . you don ' t have to close out of a section you are working in to go into another section . you can customize the cells to your preferences of entering .\nthere are not enough options to create reports and pull certain information . there were better reporting options in costpoint 6 . this makes it more time consuming because you have to use other programs such as cognos to get all the information that you need to do your job .\ni overall enjoy the product , and have enjoyed it for many years now . i do recommend this software for project based industries , but i would like to see some reporting enhancements and more customization features .\nit ' s a one - stop - shop for project management and hr . there really isn ' t a need for other software programs , and minimizes the use of excel . it ' s so easy to use that it ' s hard to use , but once you understand it ' s basic functionality , you pretty much understand the way the software works .\nif there ' s an option that i want , like adding a new billing status , that is not easy to do . report writing should be an option all of the time - there are very specific reports that i want and it ' s not easy to get that - i usually have to pull 3 - 4 reports , export into excel and format myself . i don ' t want to have to active the cloud , learn sql server / vision studio and reporting , and upload to be able to get the report that i want . other than those things , the software is brilliant .\ni enjoy working with this software . it has made a huge impact on efficiency in our office . i have recommended to others and will continue to do so !\nthe software is user friendly and reporting is on point . the project command center makes getting information on a project easy .\nwe have contracts with multiple tasks . each task under a contract has to be entered into the system as a project . which is fine because we need to track each task but it would be nice if we could track the contract as a whole too .\ndeltek is very user friendly and very easy to use . i ' ve used several deltek platforms through the years and i really enjoy there approach . it ' s easy to download almost any report as a word doc , excel doc or pdf .\nit ' s really difficult to close jobs from the database , eventually server storage could be an issue . i wish customer service was better , however i have no problems recommending the product .\nthe platform is user - friendly and the report system is top - notch . getting information on a project is easy courtesy of the project command centre .\nthey offer little training on how to use the software , they offer customer support only through customer service portal case submission . the backend is not user - friendly\nin just fifteen minutes , the experts at software advice can help you narrow down the right software for your organization .\nto make touch works better for you , we deliver updates regularly . this update includes minor bug fixes and usability improvements .\nthis release contains the main enhancements listed below as well as some minor enhancements and bug fixes . please read the release notes for deltek touch for more details . \u2022support for absence by hours \u2022automatic receipt name \u2022usage statistics \u2022minor enhancements to the search functionality\nthis release contains the main enhancements listed below as well as some minor enhancements and bug fixes . \u2022absence requests and approvals \u2022purchase orders \u2022enhanced pin security\nthis release contains a correction for a problem where some users were unable to log on to touch with single sign on .\nthis release contains the main enhancements listed below as well as some minor enhancements and bug fixes . \u2022 password management \u2022 expense justification \u2022 support for sso with microsoft azure \u2022 registering and approving time in days \u2022 notifications for rejected expenses and mileage\nthe main feature in this release is the availability of the restful web services in touch . in addition it includes some minor bug fixes and enhancements : - 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up module , \u201cstandard\u201d is the only option .\nmost marketing and pr agencies can talk anecdotally about past performance \u2013 who they\u2019ve worked with , the award winning campaigns , and how profitable they have been . but fewer agencies are able to predict or plan for the future performance of their business based on accurate historical data .\nthis is one of the top business challenges that i hear from leaders in the marketing and pr industry .\nthey all know that they need insight into their past activity in order to make strategic business , but their business processes are not always set up in such a way that allows the key data to be recorded and reported on .\nthe numerous successful projects of fts proved the company as a trustworthy partner that supplies innovative it solutions . today fts is a leading integrator of erp systems in central and eastern europe .\nthe strategy of fts as a company is to offer innovative it solutions that are based on erp systems with rich functionality by global vendors . due to its unique experience in the region , fts localizes and adapts the systems according to the specific business requirements of the central and eastern european countries .\nthe services that fts provides aim to ensure fluent and efficient workflows in customer\u2019s organization through development of a modern enterprise information system , which helps company management in decision - 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{"id": 54905, "summary": [{"text": "thuraya ( arabic : \u0627\u0644\u062b\u0631\u064a\u0627 , [ a\u03b8\u02d0u\u02c8raj\u02d0a ] ) , from the arabic name for the constellation of the pleiades , \" thurayya \" , is a regional mobile satellite phone provider .", "topic": 3}, {"text": "the company is based in the united arab emirates ; it provides mobile coverage to more than 162 countries in europe , the middle east , north , central and east africa , asia and australia .", "topic": 38}, {"text": "with about 350 roaming partners worldwide , thuraya also offers gsm roaming services over land-based mobile gsm networks .", "topic": 9}, {"text": "thuraya sells a dual mode satellite phone with both gsm and satellite capabilities .", "topic": 23}, {"text": "the company is headquartered in the united arab emirates .", "topic": 32}, {"text": "its shareholders consist of investment companies , middle eastern and north african telcos ; etisalat is a major shareholder . ", "topic": 36}], "title": "thuraya", "paragraphs": ["the thuraya xt is thuraya ' s latest handheld satellite phone . find out more\nthe following telecom operators are interconnected to thuraya network and can offer termination service to thuraya .\nthuraya satsleeve + and satsleeve hotspot are the second generation of satellite hotspot devices from thuraya .\npresent , the thuraya \ufb02eet comprises two operational geo satellites ( i . e . thuraya - 2 and\nq : - in which gsm networks can thuraya subscribers roam ? a : - thuraya subscribers can roam in over 200 gsm networks that are thuraya\u2019s roaming partners .\nsorry . thuraya has no plans to build an adapter for the iphone 6 + to the thuraya satsleeve .\n- thuraya subscribers ( with thuraya sim cards ) to access other gsm networks in and out of thuraya coverage area , using thuraya handset or any other compatible phone . - gsm subscribers ( with gsm sim cards ) to access thuraya satellite network anywhere in the coverage area using their existing gsm sim cards and a thuraya phone .\nq : - how much does thuraya phone weigh ? a : - the thuraya phone weighs approximately 220 grams .\nthuraya has 2 satellites in geosynchronous orbit ( thuraya 2and thuraya 3 ) . the thuraya 1 satellite originally launched for testing purposes , has now reached the end of it ' s life and remains in junk orbit above korea .\nthuraya of\ufb01cial web site available on - line at the url : http : / / www . thuraya . com .\nq : - does thuraya have a car kit ? a : - thuraya vehicular docking adaptor ( vad ) provides a station for the thuraya phone recharging and in - vehicle operations . thuraya\u2019s vad is also available with all service providers .\nsms messaging : the thuraya satsleeve hotspot app is very easy to use for short messaging over the thuraya satellite network .\nthe thuraya xt was our flagship product for many years and is the basis for the current models thuraya xt - lite and thuraya xt - pro . the xt was built on thuraya\u2019s standards of unwavering quality and reliability , and combined its advanced phone functionality with the dependability of the thuraya satellite network .\nthis map represents thuraya expectations of coverage . for further information , please contact thuraya customer care at customer . care @ urltoken\nq : - in which countries has thuraya signed roaming agreements with ? a : - for a list of counties with which thuraya has signed roaming agreements , please view thuraya roaming partners .\nq : - when did thuraya\u2019s services begin ? a : - thuraya\u2019s commercial services have begun in a gradual roll out , starting from april 2001 in several countries in thuraya\u2019s coverage are .\nq : - what is the thuraya sms center number ? a : - the thuraya sms center number is \u201c + 882161900000\u201d .\nq : - does thuraya have prepaid scratch cards ? a : - thuraya prepaid scratch cards will be available at all service provider locations . these cards can be used only if you have a thuraya prepaid sim card and they work anywhere in thuraya coverage area .\nchina trends holdings limited is planning to raise $ 195 million to purchase dubai - based mobile satellite communications company thuraya . credit : thuraya\nif you have a thuraya handset there are vehicle docking stations with external antennas . see urltoken what model thuraya phone are you using ?\nq : - how does thuraya dual mode feature work ? a : - with your thuraya phone and thuraya sim , you can make calls via satellite from anywhere within the coverage area . you also have the option of roaming from thuraya into a local gsm operator given that thuraya has established a roaming agreement with your local gsm operator .\nq : - how many colours do thuraya handsets come in ? a : - thuraya hughes 7101 is grey in colour . thuraya hughes 7100 and ascom ( discontinued product ) phones are in dark blue shades .\nthe thuraya xt satellite phone works with a thuraya sim card or with gsm sim cards available from more than 300 of our roaming partners .\nthe original thuraya satsleeve was one of the most innovative products of 2013 . in 2015 , thuraya launched the satsleeve + and satsleeve hotspot .\nq : - if there is no service provider in my country , how can i obtain thuraya services ? a : - if you do not have a thuraya service provider in your country , please note that thuraya phone and services can be purchased online at thuraya\u2019s e - shop http : / / eshop . thuraya . com . for more updates and information on how to obtain thuraya\u2019s services , please visit our website urltoken\n1b . what are differences between the thuraya xt , xt - dual , xt - pro , or xt - lite ? 2b . can i use my existing sim card with the thuraya ? 3b . what is the talk time and standby time for the thuraya xt battery ? 4b . does the thuraya xt have a gps function ? 5b . what interfaces does the thuraya xt have ? 6b . can i use the thuraya xt or thuraya xt - pro to access the internet ? 7b . what computer operating systems are compatible with the thuraya xt ? 8b . what is the best solar panel for the thuraya xt or dual ?\nq : - where can i get more information about thuraya\u2019s products and services ? a : - the easiest way to know more about thuraya is through your local service provider . you may also visit thuraya\u2019s website www\nthuraya\u2019s reliable and uninterrupted satellite network enables you to stay connected via satellite mode anywhere under its coverage area across europe , africa , asia and australia . thuraya satsleeve + works either with a thuraya sim card or with a gsm sim card from any of the 360 + thuraya roaming partners worldwide .\nthose administrations who have not yet opened access to thuraya country code kindly requested to expedite the start of telephone service to thuraya from their network , including setting a collection rate for the calls from their customers to thuraya network .\nq : - in what languages does thuraya phone support sms ? a : - thuraya phone support sms in english , italian , french and german .\nthuraya allows you to roam with your thuraya phone handset across nearly one third of the globe . if you are in thuraya\u2019s coverage area you can call to , and receive a call from , anywhere in the world . even outside the thuraya coverage area you may still be able to use your thuraya phone in gsm mode , through a thuraya gsm roaming partner . the handset can be used as a thuraya satellite only , gsm only , or auto switching between the two , subject to the type of airtime package chosen .\ngreat question . thuraya plans to make a thuraya iphone 6 adapter available around december 2014 . there is no plan for the iphone 6 + adapter .\nq : - can i use thuraya\u2019s gps feature if the thuraya phone is in gsm mode ( even when using an existing gsm sim card ) ? a : - as long as you have a thuraya phone you will be able to access thuraya\u2019s gps feature regardless of the network you are registered on .\nthe thuraya coverage map shows where connectivity is available for any thuraya device . there are two thuraya satellites shown above in their approximate locations above the equator . you may connect to either of the satellites using the same service plan .\nthuraya recharge : this service enables you to acquire airtime online , using your credit card to recharge your thuraya prepaid sim instantly . you can also buy airtime by making a free call from your thuraya handset . simply dial the thuraya toll - free number provided upon registering with thuraya recharge , and follow the voice prompts to select your recharge amount . visit urltoken to buy airtime now .\nq : - what is the thuraya code ? a : - the thuraya code is + 88216 and each subscriber will have a unique 8 digit number .\nq : - how do i subscribe to the thuraya network ? a : - thuraya offers its products and services through local service providers in each market . the local service provider will handle applications , activations and billing . for detailed thuraya subscription procedures in your country , please contact your nearest thuraya service provider .\nq : - what security features are built into the thuraya links ? a : - thuraya uses encryption which is equivalent in robustness to the standard gsm encryption .\nthuraya - 2 orbital location ( above the equator ) is 44 . 0606\u00b0 east thuraya - 3 orbital location ( above the equator ) is 98 . 5\u00b0 east\ncharge the thuraya xt - lite even when you have no access to electricity .\nideal for users who want competitive calls rates from within thuraya\u2019s regional coverage area .\nif you are also interested in the thuraya satsleeve hotspot , please click here .\nalso thuraya does not have global coverage . where do you expect to operate ?\nthuraya country code + 88216 has been assigned by the international telecommunication union ( itu ) . thus , thuraya is a new international destination ( virtual country ) with its own country code . it is now imperative that all network operators open access to thuraya code , in order to enable their customers call this new destination \u2013 thuraya .\nwith your thuraya phone and gsm sim , you will be automatically accessing your local gsm operator\u2019s network . hence , your calls will be billed on your normal gsm bill . you also have the option to roam into thuraya\u2019s network to access satellite services given that thuraya has already established a roaming agreement with your local gsm operator . with a gsm phone and a thuraya sim , you will be roaming from thuraya into your local gsm operator network given that thuraya has already established a roaming agreement with your local gsm operator . nevertheless , it will be impossible to access thuraya services through your gsm phone because thuraya phones have special equipment that makes communication with the satellite possible .\nthuraya\u2019s fixed docking unit ( fdu ) \u2013 the home / office docking product allows the usage of the thuraya phone in an indoor environment such as home or office . the fdu will complement the thuraya phone by extending its operations and functionalities inside buildings .\nuse the thuraya xt - lite in hands - free mode with an optional earphone .\nsince this blog is about thuraya i am assuming you have a thuraya phone . would you mind telling me what your pivotel thuraya monthly fee and per minute rates for making outbound calls in thuraya mode are ? are you being charged the same per minute rate whether you are making or receiving calls ( in thuraya mode ) ? if you\u2019ll share this information , i will look into it further and see what can be changed .\n1 . where does thuraya work ? 2 . how do i check my balance and recharge my prepaid thuraya account ? 3 . how do i initialize a thuraya prepaid sim for first time use ? 4 . what needs to be done when i first receive my thuraya phone ? 5 . what thuraya models support gsm cellular service ? 6 . how do i use the voice mail service ? 7 . what do i do if i cannot make a call ? 8 . how do i send text messages ( sms ) to my thuraya phone from the web ? 9 . can i tweet from my thuraya ?\nq : - are there any subscription charges for using my gsm sim card on a thuraya phone ? a : - thuraya charges you monthly for your thuraya sim card only . if you use the service with your gsm sim card no subscription charges are applied .\nthuraya ip flexi plans feature cost - effective rates for select countries in africa and europe . click here to view a list of eligible countries for the thuraya ip flexi plans .\nthuraya maritime broadband plans thuraya offers a range of postpay plans for use with thuraya maritime broadband terminals . depending on your requirements , we offer pricing packages which are a good fit for light to heavy usage at cost - effective prices . thuraya offers you the flexibility to move from one maritime broadband price package to another , depending on your communication needs .\n2and thuraya 3 ) . the thuraya 1 satellite originally launched for testing purposes , has now reached the end of it ' s life and remains in junk orbit above korea .\nthuraya\u2019s l - band network will undergo extensive evolution . while continuity is assured with both existing satellites thuraya - 2 and thuraya - 3 continuing to operate as planned , the current satellite footprint will be enhanced significantly with the planned launch of next generation satellites from 2020 .\nbe generated per satellite . thuraya adopts an fdma / tdma air interface , where each carrier\nwith an indoor repeater , you can use the thuraya xt in indoor environments . it comes with external antennas and transmits the thuraya network signal into the room where satellite coverage is unavailable\ncharge your thuraya satsleeve + anytime and anywhere with our multi - functional portable solar charger .\nq : - what services are available for thuraya subscribers when roaming in gsm networks ? a : - thuraya postpaid subscribers can make and receive calls and sms while roaming in the gsm networks . thuraya prepaid subscribers presently can only receive calls & sms while roaming on gsm networks .\nthe coast guard says that as the number of migrants in the mediterranean has gone up , it has been making more location requests to thuraya . ( thuraya denies seeing any increase . )\nwaterproof your thuraya handset with a submersible aquapac ! safely protect your thuraya phone from water , dust , dirt , snow , sand , oil and whatever else you might encounter . read more\nthuraya ip unlimited asia plans thuraya ip unlimited asia plans provide customers with unlimited access to standard ip services from asia at cost - effective , fixed monthly fees ( t & cs apply ) . click here to view a list of eligible countries for the thuraya ip unlimited asia plans .\nclose synchronization of daily oscillation in latitude of thuraya 2 and mentor 4 on a given day .\nlook up our maps below to view thuraya ' s coverage footprint for satellite and gsm networks .\nthe thuraya xt - lite offers reliable , clear satellite phone connectivity at an unbeatable low price .\nshareplan packages are available for use with thuraya handheld , land ip , and maritime broadband terminals .\niridium and globalstar and the geo - based systems of inmarsat bgan and thuraya ) . then ,\nq : - what are thuraya\u2019s call charges ? a : - thuraya service cost will range from us $ 0 . 50 to us $ 1 . 50 a minute . this will vary based on calling locations and called destinations . thuraya offers post - paid as well as prepaid services .\nq : - if i want to buy a thuraya phone in the uae , where do i go ? a : - thuraya products and services are provided through etisalat main braches all over the uae . for sales related inquires , you can cal the thuraya toll free number at 8006633 .\nthe thuraya satsleeve + transforms your ios or android smart phone into a satellite phone . thuraya coverage includes much of europe , africa , asia , and australia . the reception comes directly from the thuraya and not your cell device . you can read more about the satsleeve + here , urltoken\nwith an indoor repeater , you can use the thuraya xt - dual in indoor environments . it comes with external antennas and transmits the thuraya network signal into the room where satellite coverage is unavailable .\nin its filing , china trends holdings said its main concerns regarding the proposed thuraya acquisition are getting the legal paperwork from third parties and governments , and shareholder approval . china trends holdings specifically mentioned the u . s . \u2019s international traffic in arms regulations ( itar ) as a potential concern . thuraya\u2019s two satellites , thuraya - 2 and thuraya - 3 , are both products of california manufacturer boeing .\nfor more details on the most suitable thuraya price plan , please contact one of our service partners .\nmiddle east , central asia , and the indian sub - continent . the technical project of thuraya was\nand thuraya , by using ( 3 ) . we can note that the globalstar system achieves the highest\nq : - does the thuraya handset operate indoors ? how can the user receive calls ? a : - thuraya services , like in any other gmpcs system , are intended for outdoor usage . however the thuraya system will enable users who are indoors to receive an alerting signal . he or she can then move outdoors to start the call . the thuraya user terminal in dual mode - gsm / satellite thuraya - and the user also has the option to use gsm while in a gsm network and indoors .\nwith about 350 roaming partners worldwide , thuraya also offers gsm roaming services over land - based mobile gsm networks . as well , thuraya sells a dual mode satellite phone with both gsm and satellite capabilities .\nwith an indoor repeater you will be able to use the thuraya xt - lite in indoor environments .\nthuraya\u2019s powerful satellite network covers two - thirds of the globe , keeping you connected at all times .\nwith thuraya online services , you can log on to urltoken for a range of convenient services including checking your billing information for prepay or postpay accounts , and sending sms messages online to other thuraya handsets .\nwith thuraya online services , you can log on to urltoken for a range of convenient services including checking your billing information for prepay or postpay accounts , and sending sms messages online to other thuraya handsets .\nthuraya allows you to roam with your handset across nearly one third of the globe . if you are in thuraya ' s coverage area you can call to , and receive a call from , anywhere in the world . even outside the thuraya coverage area you will still be able to use your thuraya phone in gsm mode , through a thuraya gsm roaming partner . the handset can be used as a satellite only , gsm only , or auto switching between the two , subject to the type of airtime package chosen .\nq : - what is included in the thuraya phone package ? a : - thuraya package comes with a phone , standard battery , sim card , travel charger , user manuals , and a warranty card .\nthuraya postpay voice plan thuraya postpay plans provide you with flat calling rates across our coverage area with the convenience of paying for your subscription at the end of the month . with a one - time only activation fee , you can benefit from our highly competitive per minute rates . the thuraya postpay plan features the following :\nthe thuraya xt is compatible with windows vista and windows xp . please call to confirm other operating systems .\nactivate , control and monitor thuraya sim cards using the source\u00ae , our web - based account management system .\nwith the new thuraya xt - lite , voice satellite communications have never been this easy and competitively priced .\ni have just buy thuraya satsleeve with s4 . now on battery charging i have charged s4 battery is full but thuraya battery look like dont get charge in . as when i switched on it goes off\u2026whats wrong here\nthuraya xt - dual is designed for users who travel the world and require a professional phone with connectivity wherever they go . it conveniently uses either gsm or the thuraya satellite network and cleverly switches between them upon availability .\ncalls to your cell phone\u2019s number will ring on your smartphone in the regular way . calls to your thuraya mobile number will ring on the satsleeve app in an analogous way . if you have an ongoing thuraya call and some one calls your cellular number , the thuraya - mode call will drop to allow the inbound cellular call . of course , usually you will not be using thuraya - mode service if you have cellular service anyway .\nq : - if i am using a gsm card in my thuraya phone , can i make satellite calls ? which number would people reach me at ? a : - when a subscriber is using a gsm sim in a thuraya phone , the phone acts like normal gsm phone with your same gsm number . if your gsm operator has a roaming agreement with thuraya , you will be able to roam into thuraya and make satellite calls . in this case , you will receive your regular gsm monthly bill with roaming charges stating usage in thuraya territory .\nthe thuraya satsleeve costs $ 699 . you need an insert sleeve adapter for the iphone 4 that costs $ 99 . i recommend that you activate our thuraya prepaid nova plus plan which is about 15 % cheaper for users in liberia than the thuraya prepaid regular plan which isn\u2019t regionally optimized for liberia . for more information click here .\nthuraya postpay nova voice plan for a select group of countries in europe , africa and asia the thuraya postpay nova plans feature cost effective rates . click here to view the list of eligible countries for the postpay nova plans .\nonce \u201cthuraya\u201d appears on the screen , select it and the phone will start requesting for the network . after the \u201crequesting\u201d process , the following message will appear \u201cthuraya + country code\u201d . this is an indication that you have been successful . when you go back to the main screen , you should see thuraya and the name of the country\nwhen using a satsleeve you actually already have access to your iphone\u2019s contact list while you are using the thuraya satsleeve app . if you create a new contact in the thuraya satsleeve app the contact will be saved on your iphone . here is how you create a contact from the thuraya satsleeve app that will be stored in your iphone :\nq : - how do i use data and fax services from a thuraya phone ? a : - you will need to connect your thuraya phone to a laptop / computer with a \u201cdata cable\u201d ( thuraya accessory ) via a serial port . the data cable can be used to send / receive data and fax at 9 . 6 kbps .\nthuraya prepay nova voice plan for a select group of countries in europe , africa and asia , the thuraya prepay nova plan features cost effective rates . click here to view the list of eligible countries for the postpay nova plans .\nthuraya 2 and 3 have redesigned solar arrays , as the original concentrator arrays have a fogging problem reducing the performance .\na car charger ensures that the thuraya xt - lite is never out of power while you are on the move .\nthuraya satellite phone service was launched in 2001 to offer high quality , affordable satellite communications to areas of high population .\nwe can offer the same third - party service for $ 9 . 95 / month on thuraya with local numbers in most countries at a cost to the thuraya mobile user of $ 2 . 99 per minute for receiving inbound calls .\nthe smallest and lightest satellite phones , thuraya handsets are compact enough to slip into your pocket . they are an ideal solution for professionals on the move such as government and military personnel , journalists , oil , gas or mining teams , ngo personnel and anyone working in remotely locations with limited access to traditional terrestrial connectivity . the thuraya handheld services are available with several distinct handsets : thuraya xt - pro and thuraya xt - lite for a good choice of price and performance .\nthuraya short codes are special short telephone numbers that are designed to be easier to read and remember . short codes are associated with value - added services such scratch card refill ( sms ) , call - me back , islamic prayer times , and other thuraya mobile and customer care services . to view a list of short code numbers for your thuraya handset , please\ni have heard that some thuraya dealers tell people that thuraya supports calls in north america , but the only type of calls that are supported are cellular calls , not thuraya - satellite - mode calls . i have not heard of any firm plans to extend service to north america , but even if thuraya hopes to extend coverage to north america , that would require approval of regulatory entities like the fcc in the various countries . so , it is a long ways down the road .\nwestern union\u00ae quick paysm service : thuraya customers can now recharge pre - paid voice and data sims with no extra fee at over 220 , 000 participating western union agent locations . to top - up your thuraya prepaid voice sim card , visit a participating western union agent location , provide your identification and thuraya phone number , and then re - load your prepaid sim card with a cash payment . family , friends and colleagues can also add pre - paid credit on behalf of a thuraya user traveling abroad . phone recharge : this service enables you to acquire airtime online , using your credit card to recharge your thuraya prepaid sim instantly . you can also buy airtime by making a free call from your thuraya handset . simply dial the thuraya toll - free number provided upon registering with fonerecharge , and follow the voice prompts to select your recharge amount . visit urltoken to buy airtime now . thuraya cloud refill : if you are a thuraya service partner or distributor , you can now purchase prepaid airtime credit in bulk online and distribute it either directly to your end users or through your own distribution network .\nspeci\ufb01cations are called gmr - 1 ( used by thuraya , see section 4 . 4 ) and gmr - 2 ( used\n444 kbit / s for thuraya ) , but we have used the same value ( i . e . 4 . 8\nsatellite adaptor for apple iphone enables always on - connection with automatic switching from gsm to satellite mode over the thuraya network .\nbelow are the steps which need to be followed when using your thuraya sg - 2520 or thuraya so - 2510 phones for the first time or if the phones have been dormant over a long period of time ( more than a year ) .\nthuraya\u2019s satellite network is renowned for having reliable satellite coverage that includes two - thirds of the globe . the thuraya xt - lite also lets you receive a call notification even when the satellite antenna is stowed , keeping you connected at all times .\nthe only wi - fi router on the market offering a plug - and - play solution , the thuraya xt - hotspot enables easy and economical internet access over thuraya ' s mobile satellite network with fast data speeds of up to 60 kbps .\nan additional battery serves as a backup for the thuraya xt and extends usage time when there is no access to electricity .\nthe thuraya satsleeve + and satsleeve hotspot are the simplest and fastest way to transform your phone into a satel . . .\nimportant : thuraya does not offer global coverage , so make sure that the region in which you want to use the network is available in the coverage map . you will not be able to use any thuraya equipment , including headphones and / or airtime , to connect to the network when you are outside the thuraya satellite area . this includes north and south america .\nwestern union\u00ae quick paysm service : thuraya customers can now recharge pre - paid voice and data sims with no extra fee at over 220 , 000 participating western union agent locations . to top - up your thuraya prepaid voice sim card , visit a participating western union agent location , provide your identification and thuraya phone number , and then re - load your prepaid sim card with a cash payment . family , friends and colleagues can also add pre - paid credit on behalf of a thuraya user traveling abroad . phone recharge : this service enables you to acquire airtime online , using your credit card to recharge your thuraya prepaid sim instantly . you can also buy airtime by making a free call from your thuraya handset . simply dial the thuraya toll - free number provided upon registering with fonerecharge , and follow the voice prompts to select your recharge amount . visit urltoken to buy airtime now . thuraya cloud refill : if you are a thuraya service partner or distributor , you can now purchase prepaid airtime credit in bulk online and distribute it either directly to your end users or through your own distribution network . learn more\nq : - if someone tries to call me on my thuraya phone while i\u2019m overseas - what will i be charged ? a : - thuraya applies the calling party pays principle . in most cases , a thuraya subscriber will not pay for any incoming satellite calls . the calling party , on the other hand , will be charged according to the local telecom provider rates .\nwhile it was tasked with eavesdropping on thuraya 2 until mentor 4 took over this job mid - 2009 , mentor 2 did not shadow thuraya 2 as closely as mentor 4 does . it had a much wider separation , and its orbital inclination was over twice the value of that of thuraya 2 . its daily movement was not as closely synchronized with thuraya 2 as that of mentor 4 . the changed behavior of mentor 4 compared to its predecessor mentor 2 suggests that mentor 4 does something new regarding the nature of its eavesdropping on thuraya 2 , something which requires a much closer distance and more careful co - orbital synchronization .\n1 . where does thuraya work ? thuraya was established in 1997 and launched commercial mobile satellite service in 2001 . it is a regional mobile satellite system that serves over 140 countries . thuraya ' s footprint includes large parts of the indian subcontinent , the middle east , central asia , northern and central africa , and europe . some thuraya phone models also support gsm - cellular - mode calls . thuraya ' s satellites are in geosynchronous orbit , positioned 36 , 000 km above the earth . the primary thuraya gateway is located in sharjah , uae , and acts as the operation center for the mobile satellite system . depending on the model and service types selected various thuraya phone models provide voice , g3 fax , 9 . 6 kbps circuit - switched data , always - on - type gmprs internet access up to 60 kbps on download , and two - way short messaging .\nthuraya was built with the idea of making a hybrid network which would allow users to connect to cellular towers when they were available and connect to the satellites when they were not . thuraya phones offer dual mode handsets which work not only with the thuraya satellites but on gsm networks as well . almost all of thuraya ' s mobile satellite handsets are built with this dual - mode feature . in order to facilitate the ability to connect to both networks , thuraya has roaming agreements with cellular providers around the world . this means that subscribed thuraya users have the ability to use their satellite phone as a regular cellphone when outside of the satellite coverage area . for pre - pay users , however , the roaming cellular feature is only available on incoming calls .\nq : - what sort of accessories can i find for thuraya phones ? a : - thuraya will introduce a whole new range of dynamic phone accessories to complement its mobile satellite services . the following accessories will be available through your local service providers :\nwashington \u2014 a chinese technology group is planning to raise $ 195 million to purchase dubai - based mobile satellite communications company thuraya .\nwith a usb data cable you can upgrade the software of the thuraya xt - lite easily when new software versions are released .\nfor demanding users , thuraya xt - pro offers more durability and advanced features such as fax and data up to 60 kbps .\nyes it is usb rechargeable . for additional specifications on the thuraya satsleeve + go to urltoken . for airtime plans go to urltoken\na thuraya phone can be used in a private jet . the main issue would be getting a proper antenna for the jet .\nthuraya shareplan thuraya shareplan enables customers with multiple terminals to pool their airtime allowances under a single bill . by grouping terminals together , customers benefit from a flexible and optimal utilization of airtime allowance as well as access to reduced pricing when compared to an individual subscription .\nq : - how many phone book entries can i store in thuraya phone memory ? a : - phonebook entries are usually stored on the sim card . thuraya lets you save up to the standard limit of book entries that are allowed in a sim card .\nq : - where can i used the thuraya phone ? a : - while you are in the coverage area , you can use the thuraya phone to call anywhere or receive a call from anywhere in the world . you will also be able to used the phone on gsm mode in areas with compatible gsm networks and with whom thuraya has signed a roaming agreement , regardless of your location .\nthe thuraya xt can be charged using usb cable . we have an very small foldup solar panel with a built - in battery pack that can be used to repeatedly\ntop up\nyour thuraya xt battery . we do not recommend that you deep cycle the thuraya xt battery by allowing it to completely discharge . this is not very good for li - ion batteries in general . our small\nthuraya satellite phone service was launched in 2001 to offer high quality , affordable satellite communications to areas of high population , where coverage of gsm does not exist or is limited . the thuraya coverage area includes north and central africa , middle east , india , central asia and europe . thuraya satellite phones use the latest available satellite phone technology , and provides the first truly pocket size handheld satellite telephone , with thuraya\u2019s exceptional voice clarity and low airtime rates , including the use of low denomination pre pay scratch cards and competitive tariffs .\ndvb - sh ) and some operational systems ( e . g . globalstar , inmarsat bgan , iridium , and thuraya ) . the\nthe thuraya xt - pro is the current state - of - the - art thuraya handheld phone . it is feature rich and offers voice , sms , 9 . 6 kbps data , and gmprs packet data . a variety of docking stations are available for it .\nan additional battery serves as a backup for the thuraya xt - lite and extends usage time when you have no access to electricity .\nan additional battery serves as a backup for the thuraya xt - dual and extends usage time when there is no access to electricity .\nthe perfect blend of mobility and simplicity , the thuraya satsleeve + is the fastest way to transform your phone into a satellite smartphone .\nthe new thuraya satsleeve + and satsleeve hotspot use wi - fi . a free app lets you make calls or send texts , emails or tweets using in your own ios or android smart phone . internet access using thuraya gmprs mode reaches up to 60 kbps down and 15 kbps up . thuraya has a vast coverage area including much of africa , western europe , the middle east , asia and australia .\nyes . the android version of the thuraya satsleeve for the samsung galaxy s4 and s3 smartphones came out shortly after we wrote this article . the price of the thuraya satsleeve for the galaxy s4 and the iphone 5 are the same . check out urltoken to purchase one .\nthuraya cloud refill : need to top up your customer\u2019s prepaid credits quickly ? if you are a thuraya service partner or distributor , you can now purchase prepaid airtime credit in bulk online and distribute it either directly to your end users or through your own distribution network . learn more\nq : - is thuraya phone waterproof ? a : - the phone is designed according to gsm specifications , which normally is not waterproof .\nthuraya prepay voice plan thuraya prepay plans are easy way to ensure that your satellite phone is ready when you need it , without making the commitment of long - term contracts and dealing with billing hassles . our prepay plan enables you to refill your existing account at any time by using scratch cards in various denominations starting as low as 10 units . thuraya scratch cards can be purchased from one of our service providers in more than 160 countries . prepay users can either refill their accounts on their thuraya phone by following instructions or online at urltoken by entering the scratch card number . thuraya recharge is another easy way to refill your prepaid account by using your credit card . visit urltoken for more details .\nwestern union \u00ae quick pay sm service : thuraya customers can now recharge pre - paid voice and data sims with no extra fee at over 220 , 000 participating western union agent locations . to top - up your thuraya prepaid voice sim card , visit a participating western union agent location , provide your identification and thuraya phone number , and then re - load your prepaid sim card with a cash payment . family , friends and colleagues can also add pre - paid credit on behalf of a thuraya user traveling abroad . for more information on this service , click here .\nwith roaming agreements established in 161 countries , thuraya is able to provide reliable roaming services for our postpaid and prepaid customers onto more than 395 worldwide gsm networks . gsm subscribers from those networks can also insert their gsm sim into a thuraya handset to enjoy roaming services across thuraya\u2019s satellite network , in order for them to remain connected when they are out of gsm coverage , or when they are traveling and terrestrial roaming charges are steep .\ngeo thuraya ; ( c ) leo globalstar ; and ( d ) leo iridium . in table ii , we have listed the range of values\nq : - what is the type of the phone ? a : - thuraya is a satellite mobile phone with integrated gsm and gps features .\nwith a usb data cable you can connect the thuraya xt to a pc or laptop to access the internet or to upgrade your xt software .\nno plans for the iphone 6 + because of the size . i will ask thuraya and update this blog regarding the samsung note 4 shortly .\nthuraya starts commercial services in kenya abu dhabi , may 20 , 2004 ( wam ) - - thuraya satellite telecommunications company and telemedia kenya jointly announce the official launch of thuraya services in kenya . following the inauguration of telemedia kenya ' s new offices in nairobi , an official ceremony marking the official launch of thuraya services was held under the patronage of yousuf al sayed , chief executive of thuraya and wellington omodho , chairman of telemedia kenya . also present were senior dignitaries from the public and private sectors of kenya . speaking on this occasion , thuraya ' s chief executive yousuf al sayed said :\nwe are pleased to be present at this special ceremony . kenya is an african economic powerhouse , with tremendous developmental potential . our hope at thuraya is to fulfill a promise to provide our kenyan customers with high quality satellite telecommunications at an affordable cost .\nal sayed added :\nthuraya ' s applications are optimized to meet the needs of a wide range of market segments . through our varied portfolio we are able to meet the needs of business professionals and families . for instance , thuraya ' s pco can be used in villages , tourists sites and industrial outposts , while our fixed docking unit adapts the handset for indoor usage and our maritime solution can be used on boats and fishing vessels . thuraya ' s commitment is to provide reliable and flexible solutions , and through our service provider offer quality customer service .\non his part , wellington omodho , chairman of telemedia ' s kenya said :\nwe are happy that all arrangements have been finalized to introduce thuraya ' s services in kenya . thuraya will expand the reach of national telecommunications networks in the country , providing communications solutions for areas that are currently not served by existing terrestrial telecommunications networks . we are confident that the affordability of thuraya ' s products is one of the service attractions .\nomodho added :\nwe believe that thuraya will play a key role in kenya , improving access and offering border to border telecommunications . thuraya ' s services will provide ideal and cost - effective communication solutions to subscribers roaming beyond the coverage area of our national mobile network .\nwam / sa 13 54 ccccqqe\nwith roaming agreements established in over 161 countries , thuraya is able to provide reliable roaming services for our postpaid and prepaid customers onto more than 361 worldwide gsm networks . gsm subscribers from those networks can also insert their gsm sim into a thuraya handset to enjoy roaming services across thuraya\u2019s satellite network , in order for them to remain connected when they are out of gsm coverage , or when they are traveling and terrestrial roaming charges are steep .\nq : - can i receive or make a call on a thuraya phone while driving ? a : - in most cases you will be able to receive or make calls while driving . to get optimal reception however , you will need to have direct line of sight with the thuraya satellite .\nmentor 4 parked close to thuraya 2 , may 2016 . note how bright mentor 4 is compared to the other satellites . photograph by the author .\nnamed after the thuraya star cluster , and established in 1997 , thuraya is a regional satellite phone provider . its coverage area includes most of europe , the middle east , north , central and east africa , asia and australia . the company was founded and is based in the united arab emirates .\nthuraya offers a range of flexible and cost - effective postpay and prepay price packages to meet a diverse range of mobile voice and data communication requirements .\na thuraya iphone 6 adapter should be available in december 2014 . there is no plan for the iphone 6 + adapter because of the size mismatch .\nthuraya\u2019s future proposition allows it to present next generation plans against the backdrop of a distinctive and unique set of core strengths that demonstrate an understanding of growing and future trends . convergence is a notable example , and the integration of terrestrial and satellite communications is already well established at thuraya . with more than 360 roaming agreements with mobile network operators around the world , end - users already use devices interchangeably both on thuraya\u2019s satellite network and on gsm networks worldwide .\nthuraya offers a range of postpaid and prepaid plans for use with thuraya land ip terminals . depending on your requirements , we have pricing packages for all kinds of usage at affordable prices . postpaid users can enjoy substantial savings on streaming costs with asymmetric streaming which allows you to choose your uplink and downlink bandwidth and pay for what you actually use . thuraya offers the flexibility to move from one land ip price package to another , depending on your communication needs .\nfor convenience , the thuraya xt - dual has a built - in browser and can also be connected to a pc or laptop to use satellite data .\nsuitable for use at home and in the office , the fdu - xt lets you use the thuraya xt like a desktop phone in an indoor setting .\nhaving prepared and finalized its next generation plans with global management consultancy a . t . kearney , thuraya is now in the process of appointing a financial adviser to begin its fundraising activities . discussions are already in progress with a number of potential strategic investors who are interested in the unique capability thuraya has to offer .\nthuraya ' s robust satellite network provides coverage in the most remote locations , ensuring congestion - free satellite communications to keep you connected at all times . from innovative satellite design to the reliability of each thuraya device and accessory , we provide a truly superior satellite communication solution beyond the boundaries of terrestrial systems and cellular networks .\nq : - why is the thuraya terminal antenna thickness larger than the normal gsm handset antenna ? a : - the thuraya user terminal operates on a dual frequency of gsm 900 mhz and satellite at a 1 . 6 / 1 . 5 ghz range and therefore requires additional hardware for such dual band operations . the thuraya handset uses a quadrifilar helical l - band antenna consisting of helices wound on a cylinder , which give it a larger in size compared to normal gsm antennas .\nwhat you are suggesting can be done , but it will require some reprogramming of the car kit and possibly some redesign of the thuraya hotspot app , too .\nmel , the thuraya satsleeve is available for the samsung galaxy s5 . you can see all about the device as well as current pricing on our webpage here urltoken\nyes , thuraya does cover that area and there is a galaxy s4 adapter for the thuraya satsleeve . the data speed is 60 kbps down and 15 kbps up ( best case ) which is sufficient for many weather / grib aps . for coverage and product details go to our online store page ( click here ) .\nthe thuraya satsleeve + lets you make calls , use messaging applications , update your social network , send and receive email and sms , and access apps . it also comes with an additional safety feature - a programmable sos button that works even if your smartphone isn ' t connected . this convenient function allows you to call a predefined number of your choice . the thuraya satsleeve package includes : thuraya satsleeve battery ac charger ( 4 international adaptors ) usb data cable quick start guide warranty documentation\nthuraya began fundraising for its next generation futura constellation in the fourth quarter of 2016 , and has yet to select a manufacturer for the satellites . the operator plans to launch two or three futura satellites around 2020 with l - and ka - band capacity and a global footprint . thuraya\u2019s current satellites do not cover the americas .\nwith a usb data cable you can connect the thuraya xt - dual to a pc or laptop to access the internet or to upgrade your xt - dual software .\nthuraya\u2019s xt satellite handset features a glare - resistant display with a high contrast menu to ensure you can read what\u2019s on the screen even when you\u2019re in direct sunlight .\nthe thuraya xt satellite handset\u2019s gmprs capability means users can easily access the internet in satellite mode . browse the web with your laptop or pc from wherever you are .\nhope that answers your question . for complete specs and a very nice video showing the functions of the satsleeve + and satsleeve hotspot go to the thuraya product pages .\ni have a bluetooth car kit for my iphone , too . it knows how to initiate cellular - mode phone calls and texts using the functionality built into the iphone\u2019s ios operating system . the satsleeve + uses a specialized app to make phone calls and texts via the thuraya satsleeve + or satsleeve hotspot . so , the bluetooth car kit would simply be trying to initiate cellular calls rather than thuraya - mode calls \u2014 unless the bluetooth car kit has been programmed to send commands that control the thuraya app .\nq : - what is the size of the thuraya spacecraft l - band antenna ? a : - 12 . 25m ( 40 ft ) x 16m ( 52 ft )\nthuraya\u2019s xt - lite enables reliable communications with a long - lasting battery which provides users with up to six hours of talk time and up to 80 hours standby time ."]}
{"id": 54908, "summary": [{"text": "another , entirely separate park national bank is a chicago-based bank owned by fbop corporation , with branches in chicago and several nearby suburbs .", "topic": 38}, {"text": "the chicago bank failed on october 30 , 2009 , and was taken over by the federal deposit insurance corporation , with the bank 's assets later being sold to us bank . ", "topic": 1}], "title": "park national bank ( fbop )", "paragraphs": ["park national bank , fbop is on angellist , where the world meets startups .\nto connect with park national bank , fbop , sign up for angellist today .\ncalifornia national bank is unrelated to l . a . - based national bank of california , which has five branches .\nsun sets on park national : a rain puddle shows the reflection of park national bank administrators outside the bank friday evening while federal regulators were inside arranging its takeover . jason geil / staff photographer\nby 2008 , fbop ' s three california banks - california national bank in los angeles , pacific national bank in san francisco and san diego national bank - had almost $ 700 million of fannie and freddie stock on their balance sheets ; park national ' s tally was about $ 100 million , watts recalls .\ncustomers with loans from california national and the other fbop banks were advised to continue making payments .\nthe bank plans meetings sunday to further brief california national workers , he said .\neight smaller banks owned by fbop , a privately held oak park , ill . , company , were also taken over by regulators and acquired by u . s . bank . they include san diego national bank , with 28 offices , and san francisco ' s pacific national bank , which has 17 .\nsupport : employees outside the main branch of park national bank , at 11 madison st . in oak park , on friday , oct . 30 , the bank ' s last day . jason geil / staff photographer\nterry finnegan worked for park national bank for seven years . he left , on good terms , in 2008 to start his own business .\ndavis , also a democrat from chicago , said park national ' s fate was a\nshame .\nvirgil crawford addressing a community meeting in maywood , ill . , where residents are angry that regulators didn\u2019t rescue a local bank , park national .\nall deposit accounts have been transferred to u . s . bank national association ( u . s . bank ) , minneapolis , mn (\nassuming institution\n) and will be available immediately . the former park national bank locations will reopen as branches of u . s . bank during regular business hours .\noak park - based fbop is privately held by kelly , who built the company by making bank deals nationwide . about $ 12 billion of fbop ' s assets are in california banks . it also owns institutions in arizona and texas .\nregulators seized los angeles - based california national bank on friday night in the country ' s fourth - largest bank failure this year .\nif you or your company provided a service or product , leased space , furniture , or equipment to park national bank after friday , october 30 , 2009 and have not been paid , you do not have a claim against park national bank . please follow your normal billing procedures by providing an invoice as instructed .\nneither u . s . bank nor park national was a major originator of mortgages in maywood or the chicago area . but u . s . bank is a custodian of bonds containing those mortgages .\nthe sad thing about park national bank is that its financial problems resulted from freddie mac and fannie mae ' s demise and not from toxic loans . park national invested in what everyone thought were safe investments . it is very sad that the federal government turned its back on this situation .\nthe 31 branches of park national will reopen saturday under the ownership of u . s . bancorp . the failure of the fbop banks is expected to cost the fdic about $ 2 . 5 billion .\nregardless of the misfortune of park national bank , mike kelly has made a significant and long - lasting impact on our community that extends beyond the circumstance of today .\nthat would create\nopportunity for selective branch consolidations ,\nthe bank said in an online presentation on the fbop deal .\nthe fdic had allowed prospective buyers to make offers for individual fbop banks as well as for the whole company . u . s . bancorp vice chairman joseph otting said u . s . bank was able to work out an offer for all the banks because it already was committed to growing in southern and northern california and in chicago , where fbop owned park national bank .\nmr . grace and others say they are well aware that u . s . bank isn\u2019t responsible for all the foreclosures . but they also said that by acquiring park national bank , u . s . bank accepted the community\u2019s expectations set by mr . kelly .\nlater that same day , fbop ' s nine subsidiary banks - including the $ 4 . 7 billion - asset park national - were seized by regulators and sold to u . s . bancorp at a steep discount .\nwest suburban pads was on the receiving end of mike kelly and park national bank ' s generosity for many years . i ' ll never forget meeting mike for the first time .\nthere was no immediate word on layoffs , but u . s . bank sought to allay fears at california national .\nbut u . s . bank officials say they are dumbfounded that they are being singled out . \u201cwe agree that foreclosures are a huge problem , \u201d says steve saloutos , executive vice president of u . s . bank\u2019s midwest division . \u201cit\u2019s not a park national problem , or a u . s . bank problem , but a national problem . \u201d\nmike kelly and park national bank understood that there was more to banking than single - minded profit seeking . before the term\ncommunity banking\nwas popular , mike was practicing it .\nwhile park national is no longer with us , the individuals that made park national what it was , including mike kelly , are still part of the community . it is too early to say what the full impact of park ' s passing will be , but the people of park national will continue to support the community and will do all they can to ensure that u . s . bank steps up to the plate . it will never be the same , but that spirit of service is , perhaps , the best legacy that mike kelly has left us .\nin july 2009 , the agency notified the fdic of its intent to close seven of the nine banks . park national and the $ 120 million - asset citizens national bank of teague in texas were not included on the list , but park national was cited as a\ndeteriorating problem institution with financial and managerial weaknesses ,\nmitchell glassman , director of the fdic ' s division of resolutions and receiverships , testified to congress .\nfbop ' s owner , billionaire michael kelly , didn ' t return a call seeking comment .\nhe said he eventually approached u . s . bank to see if it would take over park national\u2019s commitments . u . s . bank sent a team to the school to meet students , and it eventually decided to substantially match park national\u2019s commitments \u2014 not only money but also jobs for students . \u201cyou couldn\u2019t argue with the value of what the school was doing , \u201d says mr . hartnack .\nyour transferred deposits will be separately insured from any accounts you may already have at u . s . bank for six months after the failure of park national bank . checks that were drawn on park national bank that did not clear before the institution closed will be honored as long as there are sufficient funds in the account . if you have questions about your account ( s ) transferred to the assuming bank , you may speak to an fdic representative by calling 1 - 800 - 450 - 5668 .\nfederal banking regulators should have given park national bank and fbop corp . more time to see if it could come up with capital to regain its solvency . [ fbop corp . ' s banks taken over by feds , web extra , oct . 30 ] after all , unlike other banks which made unsound loans in unsteady markets , fbop ' s downfall was to invest in fannie mae and freddie mac - not exactly speculative investments as most people would understand that term . help was on the way .\nit also is the biggest illinois institution whose banks have required government intervention since continental illinois in 1984 . park national and community bank of lemont are the 18th and 19th illinois banks to be seized this year .\ncalifornia national bank , with $ 7 . 8 billion in assets and $ 6 . 2 billion in deposits , is the fourth - largest commercial bank based in los angeles county . only city national corp . , east west bancorp and cathay general bancorp are larger .\nthe timing was awkward . the government shut down $ 4 . 8 billion - asset park national on the same day that its community development arm , park national bank initiatives , received $ 50 million from treasury secretary timothy geithner in chicago on friday . that money is intended to stimulate investment in low - income communities for such projects as charter schools , health clinics and stores .\nacross the country , many have bemoaned the loss of locally owned banks , worrying that a faceless national bank will have little interest in a community \u2014 aside from making profits . perhaps nowhere has that issue played out more publicly than in the chicago area , where mr . kelly\u2019s park national bank was as well known for its philanthropy as for its financial products .\nclaims against failed financial institutions occur when bills sent to the institution remain unpaid at the time of failure . if you or your company provided a service or product , leased space , furniture , or equipment to park national bank prior to friday , october 30 , 2009 and have not been paid , you may be entitled to a claim against the bank . if you provided a product to or a service for park national bank prior to the bank ' s failure for which you have not been paid and you have not received communication , please contact :\nthe park national shutdown occurred after several illinois congressmen , including reps . bobby rush and danny davis , and u . s . sen . roland burris called the fdic asking it to delay closing the bank for at least a week , said marilyn katz , a bank spokeswoman .\nfor most of this decade , i have had the privilege of working at park national bank , an organization that was so much more than a bank . it was a vital part of oak park and the greater chicago community . it played a vital role in economic development , housing , education and financial services in underserved , economically depressed neighborhoods throughout chicago .\nthe driving force behind that activity was mike kelly . he was not alone , however . his commitment and generosity inspired that same spirit in those who worked with him . many park national employees volunteer and serve on the boards of oak park nonprofit organizations . park national and its employees have provided significant financial resources to many area organizations through corporate and individual contributions , and through the provision of financial products to meet their needs .\nfbop was still in good shape as the second quarter of 2008 ended . just over a month later , fannie and freddie were seized , reducing the value of some $ 885 million in securities to zero overnight . several weeks later , fbop lost another $ 100 million when wamu failed . fbop had purchased wamu paper when it was rated investment grade . in less than a month , fbop had lost 63 percent of its tier 1 capital .\nby the fdic ' s calculations , if park national and citizens failed later - a distinct likelihood , given the volume of loan participations among the banks - the total cost would be $ 2 . 91 billion ; applying the cross - guarantee provision and seizing park national earlier lowered the cost to $ 2 . 54 billion , saving the fund $ 316 million . and so park national joined a list of failed institutions that now numbers more than 200 since the fall of 2007 , and still has a ways to grow .\nu . s . bancorp of minneapolis , through a loss - sharing deal with the federal deposit insurance corp , . will assume all the deposits and most of the assets of the nine failed banks , including park national bank of chicago .\nmike kelly put the community first with his bank in a supportive role of community objectives . whether it was quick action on behalf of village government or continued support of our local nonprofit groups , park national was truly a community - wide partner .\nfbop was built from scratch by kelly , an aggressive but intensely private entrepreneur . he bought first bank of oak park in 1981 and then made a career of swooping in on ailing banks in chicago and the sun belt , buying them cheap and improving their results dramatically .\nbut there are two losses here beyond a new name going on an old bank . park national was unusually aware of its community , and creative in providing financing that would help not only oak park , but also austin and other neighborhoods , including pullman , to build new assets in their communities . that local focus and community awareness is now gone .\nthe company acquired nearly 30 troubled institutions at bargain prices over the years . those rehabilitation projects gave kelly three small banks in texas and one in arizona , and a $ 12 . 5 billion - asset , three - bank california franchise to complement park national .\npark national bank initiatives is redeveloping 200 acres in pullman and has provided zero - interest loans for christ the king jesuit college prep and chicago jesuit academy . in west garfield park , it ' s a partner with bethel new life and thrivent financial to offer banking products to low - income consumers . it has also partnered with neighborhood housing services of chicago .\ni thought that if and when the moment came i would be sad . resigned . depressed . and yet when the news really sank in saturday morning , i became furious . raging . apoplectic . park national bank and its parent corporation , first bank of oak park corp . , had been shut down by the federal deposit insurance corp . regulators swooped in friday night and branches were re - opened saturday under the u . s . bank flag . fdic officials and u . s . bank employees were on hand to calm fears , answer questions and put on a good front for customers and bank staff alike .\nin chicago , where fbop also owns community bank of lemont , it is a lesser player . it has 33 total offices and local market share of 1 . 24 percent , ranking 14th .\nat the meeting at hope church , mr . hatch applauded u . s . bank for making some steps , like investing in schools . but like many others that night , he dispatched with niceties , and threatened to send busloads of protesters to u . s . bank\u2019s headquarters in minnesota unless it started acting more like park national .\nfbop has total banking assets of $ 19 . 4 billion , which made it the third - biggest bank owner headquartered in illinois , after hsbc north america holdings inc . and northern trust corp .\nfor more than a decade , a silver - haired banker from river forest named michael e . kelly \u2014 owner of park national bank in the chicago area and eight others around the country \u2014 took an unusual interest in maywood . he did things most bankers don\u2019t do .\nas the first new catholic high school on the west side in 85 years , it owes its existence to michael kelly , but when park national folded last fall , christ the king\u2019s future suddenly looked bleak .\nthe 68 - branch bank , a unit of fbop corp . , was immediately acquired by the u . s . bank unit of minneapolis - based u . s . bancorp , with no losses to be incurred by depositors , the federal deposit insurance corp . said .\ni consider mike kelly one of oak park ' s gems . the news of his bank being taken from him is one of the most unjust stories i have heard .\njackie leavy , a founder of the coalition to save community banking , said the bank hadn\u2019t been transparent in its intentions . for instance , she says , u . s . bank has taken over and renamed park national\u2019s nonprofit arm , which rehabbed homes and redeveloped blighted areas , but has declined to say how much money it is putting into it .\nat christ the king jesuit college preparatory , the school to which park national pledged a no - interest loan , the bank is seen as a hero . the school caters to motivated low - income students who agree to work one day a week to cover most of their tuition costs .\nthe nine fbop banks had combined loans and other assets totaling $ 19 . 4 billion as of sept . 30 , the fdic said .\non friday , october 30 , 2009 , park national bank , chicago , il was closed by the office of the comptroller of the currency , and the federal deposit insurance corporation ( fdic ) was named receiver . no advance notice is given to the public when a financial institution is closed .\nmr . kelly\u2019s banks were also known for generous charitable donations and a commitment to low - income areas , particularly in the chicago area . for instance , park national pledged a $ 27 million , interest - free construction loan to build a jesuit preparatory school in austin , a predominantly african - american neighborhood that abuts oak park .\nbefore the downey and pff deals , u . s . bank had 79 branches in the los angeles - orange county area , a spokeswoman said . the fbop acquisitions will bring its total in the area to 241 .\nall of the banks , especially park national , were reflections of kelly ' s values , and he clearly liked calling the strategic shots . he owned 100 percent of fbop , and sold only debt - mostly trust - preferred securities - but never equity , to maintain control . he also ran at a very low tangible equity ratio , providing relatively less room for error .\nthe los angeles - based , 68 - branch bank is immediately acquired by the u . s . bank unit of u . s . bancorp .\nbut , of course , park national is now out of business . so are mr . kelly\u2019s other eight banks , which were also acquired by u . s . bank last october . the federal deposit insurance corporation said the cost of the failures to its insurance fund was $ 2 . 5 billion .\nsorry to hear about the fdic takeover . park national was a good friend to the north avenue business association . they were very generous in supporting our programs through the involvement of their employees as board members and by attending our functions .\nu . s . bank officials , clearly vexed by a groundswell , say they intend to honor all of park national\u2019s outstanding commitments . but they also say the level of charitable giving will probably decline to match donations in other areas where u . s . bank has branches . because of the complexities of the modern mortgage business , the bank also says it has little legal ability to modify local mortgage loans that it did not originate but for which it acts as trustee .\nin a story that has gained much notoriety in chicago , the treasury secretary , timothy f . geithner , awarded a park national subsidiary $ 50 million in tax credits on the morning of oct . 30 , 2008 , to help the bank finance schools , retail development and a community center on the city\u2019s south side .\n\u201cthe determinations to place the fbop banks into receivership were consistent with , or required by , the statutory scheme congress put in place , \u201d she said .\nmr . hartnack also points out that fbop concentrated its donations in the chicago area . u . s . bank , he said , tries to spread donations fairly among its more than 3 , 000 bank offices across the country . as a big publicly traded institution , u . s . bank also has to consider shareholders who would undoubtedly frown if 20 percent of its profits went to charity .\nu . s . bank , though , has made some friends in chicago .\n\u201cit\u2019s probably reasonable to expect some diminishment in total giving but not reneging on commitments , \u201d mr . hartnack says of his bank\u2019s takeover of fbop . \u201cwe\u2019ll gradually not make as many new ones until we get the numbers in balance . \u201d\notting said representatives of his bank met friday evening with california national employees at all the branches , telling employees who work face to face with customers that they could keep their jobs and back - office workers that they would be allowed to apply for other jobs at u . s . bank .\npark national also helped to create a community savings center on the west side of chicago that provided low - cost banking services and financial counseling to people who normally don\u2019t use banks . and it set aside $ 20 million to help homeowners facing foreclosure .\nu . s . bank\u2019s evolving policy in the chicago area has created a fair amount of angst , in part because the bank donates 1 to 2 percent of its profits . besides its donations , the bank provides billions in community lending and investments .\nwhile fbop was bigger than the typical community bank , its tale has emerged as exhibit a in a growing national debate over washington ' s handling of troubled small banks . in january , a congressional subcommittee used its collapse as the centerpiece of a hearing - subtitled\nexamining the failure and seizure of an american bank\n- that brought testimony from kelly , several regulatory officials and west side community development leaders , some of whom bussed all the way from chicago .\nlearn if your bank is insured , view locations , track history , and more .\neight months after park national\u2019s closing , anger continues to boil , in part because of the unusual circumstances surrounding its demise . and residents rankle because the federal government decided to bail out megabanks like citigroup , deemed \u201ctoo big to fail , \u201d while letting a beloved community bank go under . in that context , outrage \u2014 and hyperbole \u2014 reign .\nbut it ' s a subjective exercise . park national itself had a 9 percent capital ratio , considered\nadequate ,\naccording to watts . moreover , community leaders and some members of chicago ' s congressional delegation argued that this relative health , combined with a mission of supporting underserved neighborhoods , earned the bank some additional time to find capital .\nmike was not defined by park national - it was a reflection of him . he is a generous and caring person who touches many lives . he is a great leader and wonderful role model . i am sure we have not heard the last of mike kelly .\nthere ' s more than a little irony that kelly , the grandson of a banker who committed suicide during the great depression , found himself in this predicament . a workout specialist who honed his skills in the 1970s with wells fargo & co . predecessor minneapolis - based northwestern national bank , kelly bought the faltering first bank of oak park in 1981 , and within a decade transformed it into one of the top - performing banks in the country .\nplease see a borrower ' s guide to an fdic insured bank failure for additional information .\nin early september , the fdic began marketing the seven banks on a standalone basis and in combination with each other . to test the waters , park national and citizens were offered , without a loss - share agreement , but no takers were found . on october 20 , the agency received 41 bids from 18 bidders for some or all of fbop . the best deal for the seven banks in immediate danger would have cost the dif $ 1 . 85 billion .\nfbop banks also provided $ 583 million in that two - year span for community development loans , including such things as affordable housing and inner - city redevelopment , he told congress .\nwhen the credit and real estate markets subsequently fell apart , the deterioration of fbop\u2019s loan portfolio , particularly in commercial real estate , accelerated , federal regulators testified at the january hearing .\nkelly said fbop had been working to obtain $ 750 million from private investors but was unable to present an acceptable proposal to the regulators when a deadline for raising capital expired friday .\naccording to congressional testimony and former colleagues , mr . kelly took over the first bank of oak park in 1981 , and built it into an enterprise with about $ 19 billion in assets , largely by buying failed or underperforming banks .\nhe also ensured that the bank was there when the village board needed credit for special projects . finally , he was supportive not only of oak park theater groups but also the many other nonprofits that add to our quality of life .\nalong the way , fbop distinguished itself by doing good . nearly one - third of its 150 branches were in low - to - moderate income areas . six of the banks , including all of the big ones , received\noutstanding\ncra designations . in 2007 and 2008 , fbop banks made $ 55 million in\ncommunity donations and investments ,\nkelly testified .\nif you had a loan with park national bank , you should continue to make your payments as usual . the terms of your loan will not change , because they are contractually agreed to in your promissory note . checks should be made payable as usual and sent to the same address until further notice . if you have further questions regarding an existing loan , please contact your loan officer .\ni can ' t even begin to list the individuals and organizations mike kelly supported . he opened up branch banks in austin because he saw a need and not because he was forced to because of a discrimination lawsuit . the loss of park national will be felt for many years to come .\nthe $ 18 . 3 billion - asset fbop had more than half of its balance sheet invested in the preferred stock of fannie mae and freddie mac - a capital strategy that was approved , some would even say encouraged , by federal regulators . when the treasury department abruptly placed the government - sponsored mortgage giants into conservatorship in september 2008 , fbop ' s capital levels plunged .\nmr . hartnack , the u . s . bank executive , says that his bank has won over customers in the many markets it has entered over the years , and that it eventually will do so here . but he said big banks will never be mistaken for the old corner bank .\nin some ways park national was like our very own bailey building & loan , and mike kelly was our george bailey / jimmy stewart . you ' re a good man , mr . kelly ; thanks for a job well done . your institution deserved a better fate , and so did we .\n\u201cfbop\u2019s business strategy \u2014 which had previously been successful \u2014 left the bank vulnerable to the perfect storm of events that the fbop banks could not survive , including unforeseen and devastating g . s . e . losses , \u201d testified jennifer c . kelly , senior deputy comptroller for the office of the comptroller of the currency , the primary regulator for many of mr . kelly\u2019s banks . fannie and freddie are known as g . s . e . \u2019s , or government - sponsored enterprises .\nthey didn ' t seem to take the components apart and ask , ' what will this do to our local community ? '\nsays steven mccullough , president of bethel new life , a chicago community - development organization that worked closely with park national .\nour question is , why was a financially successful , model community - based bank not only allowed to die , but prevented from saving itself ?\n\u201cthis was the finest community bank in america , \u201d says the rev . marshall hatch , a leader in the community banking coalition . \u201cthe loss of the bank is incalculable for our side of town . \u201d\nhe ended up owning nine banks in texas , california , arizona and illinois , all under the umbrella of his bank holding company , the fbop corporation . it was the largest privately held bank - holding company in the united states and , before 2008 , recorded 25 consecutive years of profits , according to mr . kelly\u2019s testimony before congress in january , in a hearing prompted by the closing of his banks .\ncalifornia national has had its share of lending problems . as of june 30 , the last time it reported its financial results publicly , the bank had five times as much foreclosed property on its books and twice as many non - current loans as it had a year earlier . but the bank ' s main problem was its loss on the fannie mae and freddie mac preferred shares .\nover time , i came to appreciate the work of park national as i learned of the bank ' s investment in developing affordable housing and charter schools for low - income residents on the west side of chicago , and , of course , his famous philanthropic work for local charities . the housing crisis has left devastation vast and wide in its wake at all socioeconomic levels , and from the heights of corporations to our neighbors next door .\nfor all questions regarding new loans and the lending policies of u . s . bank , please contact your branch office .\nfbop didn ' t get involved in subprime mortgage lending , but did have a knack for turnaround situations and working out troubled loans . attempts to reach kelly for this story were unsuccessful , but in his congressional testimony he noted that the company posted record profits for 25 straight years , and had historical net loan losses that were about one - quarter the industry averages . in their 2008 examinations , all nine fbop banks were well - capitalized with solid regulatory ratings , he added .\nriver forest resident michael kelly built a banking empire over three decades , making himself wealthy . on friday night , it all came tumbling down in spectacular fashion , as the government seized the nine banks run by kelly ' s fbop corp .\nin any case , the loss of park national is more painful because i think most of us feel so helpless . we couldn ' t prevent the takeover , even with strong support from our representatives in the u . s . house and senate ; so we ' re left wondering\nwhat next ,\nand to that end , i don ' t think we know .\nhe says it\u2019s a frustrating situation for the bank to manage , because it is essentially in the position of cleaning up other people\u2019s mistakes . \u201cdo you isolate the bank that is the last one to put a sign on the building ? \u201d he asks .\nprotesters recently rallied against u . s . bank at a vacant apartment building in austin , the neighborhood near oak park ; the bank is trustee for the bonds backed by the property . the back door was ajar , and a pipe in the basement spewed water . the apartments were littered with dog feces and the detritus of past lives : birthday streamers over a doorway , a girl\u2019s pink coat on a hook , computer monitors and dishes .\nas just two examples , a few years ago he saw to it that our local head start program did not leave oak park by ensuring that it had a home . he also forged a unique relationship with bethel new life , the multi - issue community organization in east garfield park , so that west side chicago residents could be assisted in saving for housing and education .\nin total , mr . kelly\u2019s banks donated a total of $ 36 . 7 million to charitable causes in 2007 and 2008 . fbop , the holding company , chipped in a further $ 17 million in those two years , according to his congressional testimony .\nwhen mr . mcghee , a vice president of u . s . bank , stood to address the crowd , he was interrupted with angry questions and chants . \u201cwe are very much aware of the impact park had on this community , \u201d he said . \u201cthat is not lost on us . we\u2019ve taken copious notes . \u201d\nkelly and his team immediately committed to raising enough money to get fbop ' s individual banks back to well - capitalized status . at the time , the company ' s credit quality still looked relatively good , and there was serious investor interest in the company .\nwilliam fanter , left , and robert mcghee , both of u . s . bank , listened to the complaints of politicians and residents .\n\u201cit is virtually impossible for a very large company to attain that same level of affection that a community bank has , \u201d he says , suggesting that the local banking model has become somewhat antiquated as more consumers bank online . \u201cit\u2019s a charming part of our financial history . \u201d\n\u201cbasically , it amounts to the largest bank robbery in the history of the united states , \u201d says david pope , the oak park village president . as the new owner of mr . kelly\u2019s banks , u . s . bank has become the unwitting lightning rod for local politicians and activists . they demand that the bank , whose parent , u . s . bancorp , had profits of $ 2 . 2 billion on revenue of $ 16 . 7 billion last year , curb foreclosures and replicate mr . kelly\u2019s philanthropy ( which involved giving nearly 20 percent of annual profit to causes like education and affordable housing ) .\nas fbop chairman and ceo , mike built and ran his banks with extraordinary integrity , a commitment to social justice and generosity . but perhaps what is so special about mike is his personal involvement , accessibility and close - up care for the well - being of others .\nregulators have acknowledged the role of the gse conservatorships in the failures of fbop and some other institutions , but say rules are rules , and the fdic ' s primary mandate is clear : maintain the system ' s stability , while minimizing the costs to the deposit insurance fund .\nmike understood that a healthy bank requires a healthy community , and vice versa . we have suffered a loss . who will now step forward ?\nfbop ' s troubles began in late 2007 , as the crisis was gaining traction . in her congressional testimony , jennifer kelly described a series of\nstrategic decisions that , in retrospect , diminished the company ' s financial flexibility and exposed the banks in the company to failure .\nwhen people read about the fate of fbop , i hope they understand that behind the story there is an incredible man , michael kelly , who has supported our community . he has put his money behind our business ventures , supported our nonprofit agencies and developed services in other communities .\nin 2003 , the oak park public art advisory commission invited its friends and neighbors to our first cheney mansion fundraising dinner , for which we requested a hefty contribution to support the beginnings of the commission . we also introduced our concept of having a collection of public sculptures and murals throughout oak park . we reached the final week before the autumn dinner and were told any funds we had raised that were deposited with the village could not be used to pay for wine . it was a fundraiser ' s nightmare , until the light went on that there was one person in oak park whom we could call in a pinch - mike kelly .\nu . s . bank officials say they are still working out the numbers and don\u2019t feel compelled to share news of every donation with community activists .\nthis is a shock and a shame . they have always been a major supporter of oak park festival theatre and other groups in the community . it sounds as if the feds should have waited another week or two .\nit looks as though the fdic is just not satisfied that the bank has the $ 600 million in new private equity that would take care of its capitalization needs ,\nsaid davis , who thought fbop had lined up needed capital .\nwe ' ve been engaged in it all day , and the last call i made was to the white house , but i don ' t know the extent to which they can get involved .\nthe determinations to place the fbop banks into receivership were consistent with , or required by , the statutory scheme congress put in place to resolve banks . . . at the least cost to the deposit insurance fund ,\nsenior deputy comptroller of the currency jennifer kelly testified during the january hearing .\nyou may withdraw your funds from any transferred account without an early withdrawal penalty until you enter into a new deposit agreement with u . s . bank as long as the deposits are not pledged as collateral for loans . you may view more information about u . s . bank by visiting their web site .\ntaking such losses into account , the fdic estimated that friday ' s nine bank failures would cost the federal deposit insurance fund $ 2 . 5 billion .\nthe collapse of fbop ' s banks , attributed to losses on securities issued by the giant mortgage companies fannie mae and freddie mac , was the latest in a rash of financial failures that began last year with government takeovers of 25 banks . before friday , 106 u . s . banks had failed this year .\nhe had other problems , too . for years , he had prospered by scooping up other banks in times of trouble or lending when others pulled back . he followed the same instincts as the mortgage crisis began to go into overdrive , allowing fbop\u2019s banks to expand their loan portfolio by 35 percent between 2007 and 2008 .\ngiven the circumstances , u . s . bank officials said they contacted the originator of the mortgage , wells fargo , and urged it to board up the building .\non a tour of maywood , lennel grace works through a list of foreclosed homes for which u . s . bank is either originator , trustee or servicer . at some of the stops , members of the coalition to save community banking have put signs on the door that read , \u201canother u . s . bank foreclosure . \u201d\nfbop had hoped last fall that it could get money from the treasury department ' s $ 700 - billion financial bailout fund , kelly said . but in the end , he said , changes in the program\nmeant that we were no longer eligible .\na treasury spokesman couldn ' t be reached friday for comment .\none speaker , the rev . randall harris , led the audience in a rowdy chant . \u201cu . s . bank ! \u201d he shouted . \u201cstep up ! \u201d others vowed more vigorous protests unless u . s . bank complied with community demands , which include establishing a $ 25 million fund to help stave off foreclosures . \u201cwe are ready to sit down inside your bank until you take action , \u201d said the rev . michael stinson . \u201cit\u2019s going to get real ugly before it gets pretty . \u201d\nwhen a private - company option became available in mid - november , the office of the comptroller of the currency recommended to the interagency council overseeing applications that fbop be approved . but that council requested additional information . in the interim , the company ' s loan quality began to deteriorate precipitously , and the occ withdrew its support .\nwith that in mind , fbop began shifting its capital into a more\nsafe , liquid form ,\nthat could be sold quickly if the right chances emerged , watts says . that turned out to be fannie and freddie preferred shares , which had a better yield than treasury securities and were rated aaa - minus by the ratings agencies .\nthose close to michael kelly say he viewed the financial crisis as another opportunity to buy distressed banks . most of his previous deals came during bad times for struggling institutions that could be had on the cheap .\nm & a was part of our history , and there was a feeling that acquisition opportunities would be coming our way ,\nsays watts , now president of $ 180 million - asset forest park bank in suburban chicago .\nlast fall , mr . kelly\u2019s private banking empire collapsed , and his profitable , time - tested playbook as a banker and philanthropist failed amid his own misjudgments and the brutal headwinds of the financial crisis . at the direction of federal regulators , his nine banks were acquired by u . s . bank , the nation\u2019s fifth - largest bank , based in minneapolis .\nthe way in which mike personally directed the bank ' s resources to help so many people is a powerful example to all of us of how to become a man for others .\nthe company tried to obtain additional capital , first from the capital markets and later the troubled asset relief program . but it was thwarted multiple times by government actions as it pursued tarp .\nthe rules kept changing ,\nrecalls daniel watts , park national ' s former president .\nwe thought early on we ' d get the money , and we didn ' t . then we thought we had it a second time , but didn ' t . . . . the ring just kept getting moved a little further from our grasp until we ran out of time .\nbank officials say that as trustee , they have no authority to try to restructure mortgages . but that reasoning has done little to appease critics , who say banks are just passing the buck .\nmr . kelly said regulators urged him to apply immediately for tarp funds and gave him verbal assurances that his application would be approved . but the first round of tarp money was directed at publicly traded banks , not private entities like fbop , and mr . kelly didn\u2019t receive any aid . he testified that a second application for tarp funds stalled as regulators kept changing the criteria .\nall interest accrued through friday , october 30 , 2009 , will be paid at your same rate . u . s . bank will be reviewing rates . you will be notified of any changes .\nthe company grew its loan portfolio 35 percent during the year ended in the third quarter of 2008 , filling a gap in a commercial real estate market that other banks thought too risky . it also bumped up loan participations among its various banks . in hindsight , such moves\nlimited fbop ' s financial flexibility and ability to absorb losses ,\nthe occ ' s jennifer kelly testified .\nhowever , in my observation , the biggest loss to us is fbop owner michael kelly , who in addition to running his banks responsibly , also quietly provided financial and moral support to local people and agencies that needed it . like everything else he has done , most of these good deeds were done below the radar of publicity , because that isn ' t mike kelly ' s style .\nonline tool that helps how the insurance rules and limits apply to a depositor ' s specific group of deposit accounts\u2014what ' s insured and what portion ( if any ) exceeds coverage limits at that bank .\nthe branches , mostly in los angeles and orange counties , were set to reopen as usual saturday or monday as branches of u . s . bank , which has been expanding rapidly in southern california .\nalso , the facility at north and austin was a great gateway into our business district . we hosted several business networking events at the bank ; we even got free checking ! while the community may suffer from the loss , it pales in comparison to the losses incurred by the employees , customers , shareholders and creditors of the bank . the north avenue business association wishes everyone involved good luck in the future .\nwhether fbop is a good choice for the role of industry martyr is another matter of debate . the company made its share of strategic mistakes , before and during the crisis , and got some help from nongovernmental sources . an ongoing lawsuit , for instance , accuses jpmorgan chase & co . of sabotaging the company ' s capital - raising efforts last may by calling a $ 246 million loan prematurely .\na board member arranged for him to visit us at our office , then in forest park . he was gracious and listened to me explain the work of our agency in a small , no - frills office . i was aware that he was an iconic , yet elusive , figure in oak park and river forest , but i had no idea at the time of our meeting how deep his good will , influence and generosity ran . a man of his stature would generally mean layers of subordinates before you could reach him , but that wasn ' t the case . he answered his own phone and returned calls promptly .\nely also is unmoved by the capital woes of fbop and other banks snared by collapses of fannie and freddie . while the regulators had approved the holdings , the gses ' potential demise had been rumored for months .\nthe question should be , ' why were they so heavily invested in the stocks of those two companies ? '\nhe asks .\nyou can ' t let the regulators make decisions for you .\n\u201che\u2019s from river forest , o . k . ? \u201d says lennel grace , a fourth - generation maywood resident . \u201cif you talk to people in river forest or oak park , they say , \u2018oh , poor maywood . \u2019 they kind of look down their nose . he\u2019s not that kind of a person . \u201d\nmembers of the coalition have also criticized u . s . bank for what they say is its hands - off policy on housing foreclosures . but the bank is in a difficult situation in that regard , given the structure of the mortgage market . individual mortgage loans were long ago pooled into bonds and then sold to investors as a means of \u2014 in theory \u2014 reducing investors\u2019 exposure to mortgage losses and therefore allowing banks to underwrite many more mortgages .\nwhat galls watts and other observers most is an apparent lack of flexibility on the government ' s part . fbop ' s franchise included seven banks in california , arizona and texas that were undercapitalized . under the so - called cross - guarantee provision of firrea , the federal deposit insurance corp . is required to seize all banks in a holding company if that appears to be the most cost - effective solution for the deposit insurance fund .\njust when it was looking like the company would raise the money , however , tarp ' s capital purchase program was announced . the cpp created confusion in the market , and ground most capital - raising efforts to a halt . most agree that fbop would have been a strong candidate for early tarp funding that october . but treasury didn ' t have an option for private companies , because warrants were a big part of the equation .\nu . s . bank , with $ 265 billion in assets , has 57 offices in the chicago area and market share of 0 . 85 percent , ranking 19th . combined , they will rank 11th in the chicago area .\nhe remains a strong advocate for village partner agencies . as i sat across the table from him during discussions about village funding support for oak park development corp . , i witnessed the mettle of a man who stood up for what he believed , looked at key long - term community goals and encouraged all of us to reach higher .\nu . s . bank is acquiring most of those assets under a loss - sharing plan with the fdic , which is to absorb 80 % of the first $ 3 . 5 billion in losses and 95 % of any additional losses .\nwhereas some of the nation\u2019s biggest banks nearly collapsed under the weight of risky loans and dubious underwriting , fbop\u2019s big problem , according to mr . kelly and his regulators , was that it invested nearly $ 900 million in what appeared to be sure - thing , blue - chip investments \u2014 preferred stock in fannie mae and freddie mac , the government - sponsored mortgage giants . those investments were considered so safe , in fact , that government regulators encouraged banks to invest in them .\nyour automatic direct deposit ( s ) and / or automatic withdrawal ( s ) will be transferred automatically to your new bank . if you have any questions or special requests , you may contact a representative of your assuming institution at your branch office ."]}
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", "topic": 3}], "title": "kronos incorporated", "paragraphs": ["glassdoor has 259 kronos incorporated reviews submitted anonymously by kronos incorporated employees . read employee reviews and ratings on glassdoor to decide if kronos incorporated is right for you .\nglassdoor has 1 , 084 kronos incorporated reviews submitted anonymously by kronos incorporated employees . read employee reviews and ratings on glassdoor to decide if kronos incorporated is right for you .\nkronos : global hospital workforce management software market 2018 - 2022 mckesson medical - surgical inc . , kronos incorporated\nshrm 2018 annual conference and exposition kronos incorporated today introduced workforce ready peopl . . .\nworkforce management and human capital management cloud solutions provider kronos incorporated has re . . .\nkronos incorporated will collaborate with microsoft , via the workforce dimensions technology partner . . .\nglassdoor gives you an inside look at what it ' s like to work at kronos incorporated , including salaries , reviews , office photos , and more . this is the kronos incorporated company profile . all content is posted anonymously by employees working at kronos incorporated .\nkronos incorporated dan gouthro , + 1 978 - 947 - 7310 daniel . gouthro @ urltoken\n( c ) 2003 kronos incorporated . kronos and the kronos logo are registered trademarks of kronos incorporated or a related company . all other product and company names mentioned are used for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners .\n( c ) 2005 kronos incorporated . kronos and the kronos logo are registered trademarks of kronos incorporated or a related company . all other product and company names mentioned are used for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners .\nkronos incorporated has launched workforce dimensions , a new workforce management solution , that repr . . .\nkronos : global hospital workforce management software market study 2018 - mckesson medical - surgical inc . , kronos incorporated , infor , adp\n( c ) 2006 kronos incorporated . kronos , workforce central , and the kronos logo are registered trademarks of kronos incorporated or a related company . all other product and company names mentioned are used for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners .\n\u00a9 2017 kronos incorporated . all rights reserved . kronos and the kronos logo are registered trademarks and workforce innovation that works is a trademark of kronos incorporated or a related company . see a complete list of kronos trademarks . all other trademarks , if any , are property of their respective owners .\nthe process took 1 day . i interviewed at kronos incorporated ( blacksburg , va ) in october 2008 .\ni applied online . the process took a week . i interviewed at kronos incorporated ( chelmsford , ma ) .\ni applied online . the process took 2 + months . i interviewed at kronos incorporated ( new york , ny ) .\ni applied online . the process took 8 weeks . i interviewed at kronos incorporated ( chelmsford , ma ) in july 2016 .\ni applied online . the process took 6 weeks . i interviewed at kronos incorporated ( chelmsford , ma ) in march 2015 .\ninterview candidates at kronos incorporated rate the interview process an overall positive experience . interview candidates say the interview experience difficulty for kronos incorporated is average . some recently asked kronos incorporated interview questions were ,\nwhat types of campaigns have your run and with what tools ?\nand\nwhat are the four main concepts of object oriented programming ?\n. 41 % of the interview applicants applied online .\ni applied online . the process took a week . i interviewed at kronos incorporated ( montreal , qc ) in october - 2013 .\ni applied through a recruiter . the process took 5 days . i interviewed at kronos incorporated ( chelmsford , ma ) in january 2014 .\ni applied through a recruiter . the process took 2 weeks . i interviewed at kronos incorporated ( chelmsford , ma ) in june 2015 .\ni applied through an employee referral . the process took a week . i interviewed at kronos incorporated ( chelmsford , ma ) in may 2012 .\nkronos : kronos now valued at $ 6 . 5b after pe owner buys in again\n\u00a9 2016 kronos incorporated . all rights reserved . kronos and the kronos logo are registered trademarks and workforce innovation that works is a trademark of kronos incorporated or a related company . see a complete list of kronos trademarks . all other trademarks , if any , are property of their respective owners . any product information pertaining to functionality that is not currently available is provided as a general outline of the future direction of our products , and , as such , is subject to change .\nkronos incorporated today announced that it has acquired financial management solutions inc . ( fmsi ) , a leading provider of workforce management and analytics applications for the credit union and retail banking industry .\nkronos , incorporated is a privately - held company which developed a workforce management software and services . thousands of customers in more than 100 countries rely on kronos global workforce management to better manage their workforce in the cloud . . . .\nprincipal subsidiaries : kronos computerized time systems , inc . ( canada ) ; kronos de mexico , s . a . de c . v . ( mexico ) ; kronos international sales corp . ( u . s . virgin islands ) ; kronos securities corporation ; kronos s / t corporation ; kronos systems limited ( united kingdom ) .\nkronos incorporated is the most trusted name in workforce management . kronos helps organizations staff , develop , deploy , track , and reward their workforce , resulting in reduced costs , increased productivity , better decision - making , improved employee satisfaction , and alignment with organizational objectives . more than 20 million people use a kronos solution every day . learn more about kronos ' high - impact enterprise solutions at urltoken .\nabout kronos incorporated kronos is the global leader in delivering workforce management solutions in the cloud . tens of thousands of organizations in more than 100 countries \u2014 including more than half of the fortune 1000 \u00ae \u2014 use kronos to control labor costs , minimize compliance risk , and improve workforce productivity . learn more about kronos industry - specific time and attendance , scheduling , absence management , hr and payroll , hiring , and labor analytics applications at urltoken . kronos : workforce innovation that works \u2122 .\nowler has collected 19 screenshots of kronos ' website since jul 2012 . the latest kronos website design screenshot was captured in may 2018 .\nkronos ' s ceo , aron j . ain , currently has an approval rating of 72 % . kronos ' s primary competitors are\nkronos incorporated today announced it has been named by fortune magazine and great place to work as one of the 2018 best workplaces for millennials . additionally , in a separate competition , the boston business journal ranked kronos as one of the best places to work in massachusetts , where the company is headquartered , for the ninth year in a row .\nkronos incorporated ( nasdaq : kron ) has acquired privately held captor . with headquarters in belgium , captor is a provider of workforce management solutions serving customers throughout europe . kronos ' acquisition of captor brings together two market leaders with a shared vision to help organizations around the globe effectively manage their workforce . financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed .\nsince kronos was founded in 1977 , it has participated in 1 round of funding . in total kronos has raised $ 750 . 0m . kronos ' funding round was on feb 2014 for a total of $ 750 . 0m\nmore than 150 former simplexgrinnell customers have transitioned to kronos solutions since kronos acquired the company ' s north american operation , citing kronos as offering the industry ' s most feature - rich , well - architected time and labor solutions .\nkronos incorporated is a single - source provider of human resources , payroll , scheduling , and time and labor solutions . kronos ' best - in - class employee relationship management solution enables organizations to reduce costs and increase productivity , improve employee satisfaction , align employee performance with organizational objectives , and put real - time information in the hands of decision makers . more than 40 , 000 organizations trust kronos to solve their employee - centric business challenges . learn more at urltoken .\n) - - sept . 14 , 2005 - - kronos ( r ) incorporated ( nasdaq : kron ) today announced that mark s . ain , founder , chairman , and chief executive officer of kronos , will become executive chairman of the board of directors . as part of the succession plan , aron ain will become chief executive officer , and paul lacy will become president in addition to being the company ' s chief financial officer . these changes will become effective on monday , oct . 31 , exactly 28 years after kronos was incorporated on monday , oct . 31 , 1977 . aron ain is also expected to be elected to the board of directors at the board ' s next scheduled meeting .\nthe ymca gains improved efficiency , accuracy , and compliance using kronos workforce ready .\nno company is perfect , but i truly believe that kronos tries to be .\nthis is the second acquisition completed by kronos in fiscal year 2016 , and the most recent example of kronos investing in acquisitions to deliver innovative technology to customers .\nthe workforce institute at kronos announces new european board member , dr . steffi burkhart\n) - - may 13 , 2003 - - kronos ( r ) incorporated ( nasdaq : kron ) today announced that it has acquired the australian workforce solutions business of simplex international pty . ltd . in a cash purchase transaction . kronos agreed to purchase simplex ' s australia operation in conjunction with its december 2001 acquisition of the north american workforce solutions business of simplex international ' s affiliate , simplexgrinnell lp .\nkronos incorporated today announced that , for the third consecutive year , chief executive officer ( ceo ) aron ain has won a prestigious glassdoor employees ' choice award honoring top ceos in 2018 . ain ranked 27th out of 100 ceos across all industries in countries throughout north america and parts of europe - up from 54 in 2017 .\nkronos currently has 39 , 388 followers on twitter . as of july 2013 kronos had 17 , 438 followers . that ' s a 125 percent increase in 4 years\nkronos currently has 24 , 946 fans on facebook . as of july 2013 kronos had 5 , 150 fans . that ' s a 384 percent increase in 5 years\nconnect with kronos via facebook , twitter , google + , linkedin , and youtube .\nserve the public good more efficiently , cost - effectively , and transparently with kronos .\nkronos helps you do more with less for stronger support of students and the community .\nkeep employees engaged and productive with complete , easy - to - use kronos solutions .\nkronos ' divisions serve a variety of labor and management needs , and include : hiring solutions group , ad opt solutions group , labor analytics solutions group , kronos iseries solutions group , kronos telestaff solutions group , indianapolis technology center , and the ezcall solutions group .\naron ain is the chief executive of kronos , a maker of work force management software .\nkronos is a provider of cloud - based workforce and human capital management solutions for enterprises and businesses . kronos ' s headquarters is located in lowell , massachusetts . aron j . ain is the ceo of kronos and has an approval rating of 72 from owler members . the blackstone group l . p . , gic private limited , and hellman & friedman , llc are some of kronos ' s investors . kronos ' s top competitor is workday , led by aneel bhusri , who is their co - founder & ceo . kronos has 7 , 888 followers on owler .\nthe ymca of greater boston gains improved efficiency , accuracy , and compliance using kronos workforce ready .\nkronos acquires australian workforce solutions business of simplex international pty . ltd . in completion of 2001 transaction\nkronos will continue to support the acquired customers through a dedicated team of fmsi employees , and fmsi customers will have access to a comprehensive and complementary array of kronos hcm and workforce management solutions .\nkronos has over 5 , 300 employees across 18 countries . our offices around the globe include :\nthis acquisition deepens kronos\u2019 expertise within the financial services industry , specifically the credit union and retail banking segment , complementing kronos\u2019 human capital management ( hcm ) strength with unique functionality for optimizing branch operations .\nupon completion of the acquisition , unicru will operate as kronos ' talent management division , headquartered in beaverton , oregon . chris marsh will join kronos as division president to lead the talent management division .\nrevenue from kronos ' cloud software increased by 62 percent in 2015 , and the company currently has 16 , 000 customers using its kronos cloud software , up from about 12 , 000 in 2014 .\nare what got kronos to where it is today . true , our job in engineering would be a\non october 31 , 1977 , kronos\u00ae was incorporated , named for the greek word for time . in june 1978 , after an initial round of angel capital funding , the company moved into an old ironworks plant in brighton , mass . including the proceeds of its 1992 initial public offering , the company raised only $ 19 million in funding \u2014 a remarkably small amount for what is now a billion - dollar company .\ni ' ve worked at kronos for many , many years . i have always appreciated that kronos values new talent . someone just joining the company can be just as impactful as a tenured employee . kronos continues to strive for a positive and healthy work environment . it emphasizes employee development and work / life balance . kronos supports community service activities . all of this while engineering products that bring real value to its customers .\nproven kronos workforce management solutions help meet your workforce needs regardless of your industry or where you do business .\nkronos is a leading provider of workforce management and human capital management cloud solutions . kronos industry - centric workforce applications are purpose - built for businesses , healthcare providers , educational institutions , and government agencies of all sizes . tens of thousands of organizations \u2013 including half of the fortune 1000 \u00ae \u2013 and more than 40 million people in over 100 countries use kronos every day . visit urltoken . kronos : workforce innovation that works\u2122 .\nthe emlogis smartrules scheduler will be integrated into the kronos workforce ready human capital management ( hcm ) suite .\nbob delponte , vice president and general manager , workforce ready group , kronos \u201cthe acquisition of the emlogis ip will help kronos more rapidly deliver enhanced scheduling capabilities that will further support employee engagement , benefiting both existing and future kronos customers . organizations face unique challenges as they seek to recruit , retain , and manage the most engaged workforce possible , and kronos is committed to delivering them enterprise - class hcm solutions that meet these needs . \u201d\nkronos acquires australian workforce solutions business of simplex international pty . ltd . in completion of 2001 transaction | business wire\nacquiring fmsi also supports kronos\u2019 saas expansion strategy , which remains the fastest - growing aspect of the company\u2019s business .\nworkday is the top competitor of kronos . workday was founded in 2005 , and its headquarters is in pleasanton , california . workday is in the business support services field . workday has 3 , 018 more employees than kronos .\nbob hughes , chief strategy officer , kronos \u201ckronos\u2019 acquisition of fmsi demonstrates our commitment to helping financial services organizations , especially credit unions and retail banks , more effectively manage their most valuable asset - the workforce . kronos believes that great businesses are powered by great people , and employee engagement is critical for success . together with kronos human capital management offerings , fmsi solutions can help create a work environment for our customers in which employees feel valued and treated equitably . \u201d\npowered by our intelligent , industry - first kronos d5\u2122 platform , workforce dimensions\u2122 represents the next generation of workforce technology .\nkronos is a great place to work . benefits are solid and the primary factor is the quality of the people .\npaychex is seen as one of kronos ' s top competitors . paychex was founded in rochester , new york } in 1971 . paychex operates in the business support services industry . compared to kronos , paychex generates $ 2b more revenue .\nthese are all the companies that kronos has acquired . kronos has acquired 9 companies and its latest acquisition was digital instinct in jul 2017 . digital instinct is a provider of human capital and workforce management solutions for casinos and casino resorts .\nthe deal represents a 44 percent boost over kronos ' previous valuation . since going private in 2007 , . . .\nkronos has completed the acquisition of substantially all intellectual property assets of emlogis , a developer of innovative employee scheduling solutions .\nmass . software firm kronos eyes $ 1 . 2b in revenue , considers hq move this year - boston business journal\naron ain , kronos ' chief operating officer since 2002 , joined kronos in 1979 . serving in various sales and service management roles for much of his tenure at kronos , he led the development of the company ' s worldwide field organization . ain has been an executive officer of the company since 1988 . as chief operating officer , ain has been instrumental in driving operational excellence across all of kronos ' business operations , and has had direct responsibility for kronos ' engineering and marketing organizations , as well as for worldwide sales and service . in his new role , ain will bring new energy and passion for kronos ' total business operations , and directly lead the company ' s strategy to become the global leader in workforce management .\nmeeting customer needs drives everything kronos does , from creating outstanding products to adding value with advanced deployment tools and community support .\nthrough our giveinspired grant , we\u2019ve built relationships with organizations that embody our mission , promote a sense of common purpose between their mission and kronos employees , and provide a unique service opportunity for volunteerism in the communities where kronos employees live and work .\nkronos is evolving from a small niche company to a scalable enterprise company with an emphasis on quality software and customer satisfaction .\npaycor is kronos ' s # 3 rival . paycor ' s headquarters is in cincinnati , ohio , and was founded in 1990 . paycor is in the payroll & benefit support services industry . paycor generates 18 % of kronos ' s revenue .\n3i has 10 employees , who will join kronos and remain stationed in the firm ' s blacksburg , va . , office .\nyour partner and advocate , kronos customer success connects you with the training and strategic resources you need to achieve your workforce goals .\nkronos ' s revenue is the third highest among it ' s top 10 competitors . the top 10 competitors average $ 3b .\nkronos has employees and is the second highest among it ' s top 10 competitors . the top 10 competitors average 9 , 322 .\nmarriott employees didn ' t call their clock the\nsystem 70\n. they called it\nthe kronos\n. they never saw anything\nain led kronos from 1977 - 2005 , to become one of the world ' s most successful software companies . under ain ' s leadership , kronos sustained one of the longest records of growth and profitability in the software industry and earned the reputation as the market leader in workforce management .\nw . michael scott , chairman / chief executive officer , financial management solutions , inc . \u201cfmsi\u2019s acquisition by kronos launches a new chapter for fmsi employees and customers . to be part of a leading , global organization such as kronos means we can now take even greater strides in innovation . also , kronos\u2019 employee and customer centric approach is unparalleled in the industry and we are excited to gain from the associated knowledge and benefits . \u201d\nthis interview with aron ain , chief executive of kronos , a maker of work force management software , was conducted and condensed by adam bryant .\nkronos industry - centric workforce applications are purpose - built for businesses , healthcare providers , educational institutions , and government agencies of all sizes . tens of thousands of organizations \u2013 including half of the fortune 1000\u00ae \u2013 and more than 40 million people in over 100 countries use kronos every day .\ninspiring career opportunities are around every corner at kronos \u2014 whether you\u2019re just starting out in the working world , or a seasoned pro . . .\noliveri , david ,\nkronos carries the time clock into the future ,\nboston business journal , september 21 , 1992 , p . 7 .\n( 4 - traders . com ) boston business journal also names kronos a best place to work for ninth time . . . http . . .\nlowell , mass . - - ( business wire ) - - # engagement - - a global workforce institute at kronos survey finds outd . . .\nnclc urged the third circuit to limit the eeoc\u2019s subpoena power to the scope of the charge against an employer . in this case , kroger foods used a test developed by kronos incorporated to assess a job applicant with a hearing and speech impairment . denied a job by the grocery store chain , the applicant filed a discrimination charge with the eeoc , who later subpoenaed kronos for sensitive information unrelated to the alleged discrimination . in its brief , nclc argued that the clear language of the americans with disabilities act dictates that the eeoc is entitled only to evidence that is \u201crelevant to the charge under investigation . \u201d nclc warned that information provided to the eeoc may ultimately fall into the hands of charging parties , compromising the integrity of costly employer testing programs .\nthe kronos human capital management ( hcm ) solution helps you manage and engage your entire workforce from pre - hire to retire on a single unified platform .\nwe\u2019re not your average technology vendor . we\u2019re your partner . find out how kronos helps accelerate the value of your investment and deliver the experience you expect .\nlowell , mass . - - ( business wire ) - - # 2017trends - - kronos named to forbes ' americas best employers list for . . .\nthe company ' s acquisition strategy includes purchasing independent resellers and distributors of its products and buying other software companies with applications that expand kronos ' product line .\nkronos hired more than 1 , 000 employees in 2015 , introduced a new benefits program for its workforce , and expects to hire hundreds more this year .\nif your ideal career opportunity knocks twice at kronos , we invite you to answer the door . we openly welcome high - performing former employees to rejoin our workforce . we consider it a great compliment that our career opportunities , competitive benefits , and award - winning culture are compelling reasons to rejoin the kronos team .\ncreate and manage an engaged workforce with kronos solutions . we have a product to fit your needs \u2014 regardless of your organization\u2019s industry , size , or location .\nkronos offers the industry\u2019s most powerful suite of tools and services to manage and engage your entire workforce . learn more about our company and what inspires our success .\nat kronos , we believe that great businesses are powered by great people . that\u2019s why our solutions are purpose - built for your industry and all your employees .\ncreate and manage an engaged workforce with kronos solutions . we have a product to fit your needs \u2014 regardless of your organisation\u2019s industry , size , or location .\npaul lacy joined kronos in 1988 and most recently served as executive vice president and chief financial and administrative officer . in his new role , he will assume the responsibilities of president , and will also continue to be responsible for overseeing the corporate - wide finance , legal , information technology , manufacturing , human resources , and administrative functions of the company . in addition , lacy will be responsible for the company ' s investor relations , strategic planning , and business development activities . during his tenure at kronos , lacy has been instrumental in making significant improvements in kronos ' financial and administrative functions , and in building kronos ' relationships with the investment community .\nwe owe a great deal of gratitude to mark for not only founding kronos , but also for his enormous contributions in shaping the workforce management market over nearly three decades ,\nsaid paul lacy .\nmark is leaving the position of chief executive officer at a time when kronos is extraordinarily well positioned for future success .\nit\u2019s all about empowering employees to give back , and giving back together creates a tremendous amount of team camaraderie .\n- vince devlin , kronos chief procurement officer\nlowell , mass . - - ( business wire ) - - # 2017trends - - kronos ceo aron ain lands 27th on glassdoor ' s annual top . . .\nno matter where or why your career is stalled or needs a recharge , your talents can find a home at kronos . we understand that truly innovative ideas come from an inspired workforce . when you workinspired at kronos , you transcend the day - to - day work experience to achieve excellence through your passion and a drive to succeed .\nthe purchase comes as kronos enjoys a strong earnings run fueled by new web - based releases of its employee - management tools . in july , kronos reported a 33 percent jump in third - quarter profit and a 17 percent in sales compared with the year before and said it was on track to post similar results for the current quarter .\nwe believe that our acquisition of unicru is potentially a game - changing development for kronos and the market ,\nsaid paul lacy , president of kronos .\nfirst , it continues to set kronos apart from the competition as we expand our solutions to address our customers ' needs , as well as appeal to a broader spectrum of customers worldwide . secondly , it will provide our customers with new capabilities with the potential for them to drive customer service to a new level and create unique competitive advantage .\n2017 \u2013 relocated world headquarters to lowell , mass . kronos completes 71 st acquisition surpassed 22 , 000 customers in the cloud introduced workforce dimensions , a revolutionary workforce management solution\ngreat businesses are powered by great people . learn why organizations around the globe \u2014 including more than half of the fortune 1000\u00ae \u2014 choose kronos to help build an engaged workforce .\ngreat businesses are powered by great people . learn why organisations around the globe \u2014 including more than half of the fortune 1000\u00ae \u2014 choose kronos to help build an engaged workforce .\nkronos was leasing its headquarters in waltham and its manufacturing facility in chelmsford in fiscal 1995 . in november of the calendar year the company signed a 10 - year agreement allowing it to lease another facility in chelmsford and simultaneously relocated its manufacturing operations to the new facility . kronos also was leasing 46 sales and support offices in north america and europe during 1995 .\nbulkeley , william m . ,\nkronos corp . expects to report decline in net for quarter , rise for full year ,\nwall street journal , october 23 , 1992 .\nbiometrics is a hot topic : making kronos terminals recognize fingerprints , or hand prints , or faces , or voices . i hear voices myself , from time to time . but\nthis change is a very important and exciting milestone in our plan to evolve the top leadership of kronos to ensure the company ' s continued growth . kronos is the leader in workforce management with a strong track record of innovation and performance . this organizational progression gives us the best leadership structure to continue on this path of success ,\nsaid mark ain .\naron and paul are tested leaders who are highly respected by our employees , customers , partners , and shareholders . their skills will be invaluable in taking kronos to the next level .\nchelmsford - based work - force management software firm kronos inc . said wednesday it would acquire privately held 3i systems , a competitor whose customer base is made up of federal government agencies .\nwhen kronos purchased simplexgrinnell ' s workforce solutions business , it made perfect sense for us to move to kronos technology for better control of our labor expenses ,\nstated steve chappell , director of finance at carson valley inn .\nwe are now able to better manage our payroll on a daily basis instead of waiting days or weeks with the previous system . we anticipate roi for the kronos system to be achieved in a year .\ncarson valley inn , located in minden , nev . , employs over 600 employees for its 230 - room resort .\nwith regard to this transaction , needham & company , llc and tremont associates are acting as advisors to kronos ; montgomery & co . , llc is acting as an advisor to unicru .\nlarge sale , to the marriott corporation . every employee who worked at kronos in that era knew exactly how to spell marriott , m , a , double r , i , o ,\nat kronos , we never underestimate the impact of giving back to our communities and investing in the future . we give in an inspired way through a variety of charitable contributions to support causes and organizations that focus on growing and empowering the next - generation workforce . giving through direct contributions , we are committed to making an impact by encouraging the education , training , and development that will be required of tomorrow ' s workforce . in addition to our commitment to developing the next - generation workforce , kronos also supports regional nonprofit organizations where kronos employees live and work .\nkronos ' has been expanding its business in developing markets over the past several years , such as those of the emea and the faster - growing bric countries ( brazil , russia , india , and china ) . in 2015 , it opened its new emea headquarters in bracknell , england to support plans for continued expansion in the region ( even after 25 years of operating there ) . in 2014 , kronos launched the subscription model of its popular kronos workforce central suite ( workforce management solutions ) to grow its business with small and mid - sized businesses in china .\nspecific terms of the all - cash deal were not disclosed and kronos did not say what impact , if any , the acquisition would have on its earnings for the rest of the year .\nfmsi solutions are currently used by more than 100 organizations , and fmsi will benefit from kronos\u2019 extensive resources and hcm domain expertise , helping accelerate the pace of product innovation and drive greater demand .\nbut when mark insisted , eddie just said ,\nwell , it was worth a try ,\nand proceeded to buy a kronos clock , from interboro , for each of his stores .\nkronos could also make more acquisitions this year , ain said . the company has acquired more than 60 companies since its founding , including the most recent purchase of florida - based empower software solutions .\nkronos provides croma with real - time workforce availability information , to help store managers quickly identify issues like absenteeism and help re - deploying employees to drive up store productivity and provide a better customer experience .\noutside the us , kronos has offices in australia , belgium , brazil , canada , china , france , germany , india , the netherlands , spain , the united arab emirates , and the uk .\nkronos , a chelmsford - based workforce management software firm , is continuing its steep growth trajectory in 2016 , eyeing $ 1 . 2 billion in revenue , hundreds of new hires and a potential new headquarters .\nthe purchase fit with kronos ' overall goal of gaining more exposure for its work - force management tools within government agencies , the company ' s vp of corporate strategy , jim kizielewicz , said in a statement .\nalthough i ' m still a computer hacker at heart , my years at kronos have educated me in business techniques . combining computer hacker and financial methodology , i ' ve now learned to handle my daily hygiene on a\nthe third circuit ruled that the district court improperly narrowed the scope of the eeoc\u2019s subpoena power and that information not specifically related to the plaintiff\u2019s claim may shed light on whether kronos\u2019 assessment had an adverse impact on other applicants .\nin 2014 , two major investment firms made a $ 750 million equity investment in chelmsford , mass . - based kronos inc . as part of a recapitalization of the company . new york city - based blackstone ( nyse : bx ) and government - owned investment fund gic , of singapore , own a 42 percent stake in the company . with the addition of blackstone and gic , kronos was valued at about $ 4 . 5 billion in 2014 .\nkronos is a leading provider of workforce management and human capital management cloud solutions \u2013 we offer the industry\u2019s most powerful suite of tools and services to manage and engage an organization ' s entire workforce from pre - hire to retire .\nkronos , inc . is the leading manufacturer of work place timekeeping systems and also produces similar data - collection systems . the integrated hardware and software systems that it engineers , manufactures , and distributes collect and process information designed to increase productivity in the work place . the company also maintains an extensive service and support organization for its customers . kronos enjoyed uninterrupted revenue growth throughout the 1980s and into the mid - 1990s , with profits increasing every year since 1988 .\nkronos workforce ready\u00ae provides one workforce management cloud platform that helps organisations engage their entire workforce with an integrated toolset designed to manage employees from pre - hire to retire \u2014 whether they\u2019re salaried , hourly , full time , or part time .\nkronos is a global provider of workforce management and human capital management cloud solutions \u2013 we offer the industry\u2019s most powerful suite of tools and services to manage and engage an organization ' s entire workforce from pre - hire to . . .\nuniversity of massachusetts lowell , a partnership which provides students with outstanding opportunities for advance research , co - ops and other forms of academic and social support while providing kronos with an extensive pipeline of the best and brightest students in our region .\n\u2190 click here ) . there were about 800 kronos personnel in the audience . my image was projected on two 4 . 25 meter high screens ( 14 feet ) , so that people in the back of the room could see me .\nkronos has taken the growth - by - acquisition path in the past . in may , it acquired the time and labor software business of dayton , ohio - based matrix systems inc . and last november , it bought france - based software concern fastech .\nat kronos , we care about what you care about \u2014 balancing work and home life , managing health and wellness , growing your career , and planning for retirement . these are all important elements that help shape our culture . and part of caring is helping you liveinspired by rewarding you for the contributions you provide to our organization . kronos provides generous rewards for success and competitive benefits such as workplace flexibility ( including open time off , flex hours , and telecommuting options ) . other employee benefits and advantages include :\nthe top 10 competitors in kronos ' competitive set are workday , paychex , paycor , ultimate software , adp , reflexis , ceridian , paycom , workforce software and sap . together they have raised over 1 . 8b between their estimated 176 . 3k employees .\ntoday , as a member of the board of directors , ain remains involved in kronos operations . he also serves on the board of directors of several public , private , and charitable organizations . on a personal level , ain enjoys supporting a number of charitable organizations .\nkronos ' s datakeeper central system was collecting and formatting data and transmitting it to mrp and other related applications or host systems . its timemaker system was designed to give smaller businesses the advantage of automated time and attendance . gatekeeper was being used to control employee access to a facility . kronos teletime system allowed customer telephones to serve as data input devices . the company also was marketing aces and aces plus , obtained from a third party , to read data from forms and transmit that data to a time - and - attendance database .\nthan a system 70 . one day , i was in a marriott hotel , wheeling a cart out of a trade show . along with a system 70 , the cart held several much smaller kronos clocks , like a system 25 , and a system 10 . a bunch of marriott employees were quite amused by this . one of them screamed ,\nooh , look at the little kronos !\nmaybe she figured we ' d left two system 70s alone in a closet , and they ' d given birth to a system 10 .\n: who are all these people ?\njim kizielewicz\nand\nmike grzegorek\nwere kronos employees . everyone called the former\nkizzy\n, but i thought that we all owe it to our fellow employees to learn to pronounce their names properly , and i did .\nzbigniew brzinski\nhad previously served as united states national security advisor to president jimmy carter . although the name\naaron\nis usually spelled with two a ' s , aron ain ( now in 2010 the president of kronos ) spells his name with only one a .\nin 2011 , kronos bought principal decision systems international ( pdsi ) , which provides public safety workforce management software . pdsi ' s telestaff application offers scheduling and notification tools used by more than 600 city and county fire , emergency , police , and corrections organizations in the us .\nas executive chairman of the board , mark ain will remain engaged in kronos operations , and will continue to make significant contributions to the business . keeping in stride with other visionary entrepreneurs in the technology industry , ain will maintain this level of involvement in his role of executive chairman .\nkronos made several acquisitions in 1993 and 1994 . these were the technology and certain assets of computer recovery , inc . a time - accounting software - development concern ; shoptrac data collection systems , a manufacturer of software ; all the territories covered by bay area realtime systems , inc . ; all the territories covered by midwest time accounting systems , inc . ; certain territories covered by interboro systems corp . ; and all of the southern california territories covered by compu - cash corp . kronos moved its manufacturing facility from lowell , massachusetts , to chelmsford , massachusetts in 1994 .\nwith kronos you can have it all \u2014 hr , payroll , talent , and timekeeping \u2014 all in one unified system . drive efficiencies and deliver a great employee experience . all with a proven implementation approach to get you up and running fast . and a simple , transparent pricing model .\noptional software modules offered by kronos included scheduling , which assisted in creating employee schedules ; cardsaver , which recorded employees ' in - and - out data for wage and hour inquiries ; accruals , which calculated each employee ' s available benefit time ; and attendance tracker , which recorded and documented employee absences . it also offered the archive program , automatically performing long - term record keeping . these modules and the program were all designed to expand and enhance the range of functions performed by kronos ' s time - and - attendance and shop - floor data - collections systems . the company also was marketing standard ,\noff - the - shelf\ninterface software , including time bank ( purchased from a third party ) , kronos database poster ( an interface from timekeeper central to industry - standard x - base databases ) , and dkc / datalink , an interface between datakeeper central and popular mrp systems .\nin 1987 kronos introduced its jobkeeper central system , which automated a company ' s production data , recording such items as billable time , job status , and production efficiency . another system introduced in this period was timekeeper central , which fed the data from time clocks to a mainframe computer that calculated a company ' s pay rates and work rules for the payroll program . this enabled managers to track their employees at any moment and avoid overtime by scheduling first the ones who had not worked a full week . by early 1987 kronos had installed nearly 30 , 000 time clocks in about 25 , 000 companies .\nwhen deployed , this additional functionality will also bolster kronos\u2019 presence in a variety of industry segments \u2013 such as public services , healthcare , retail , and hospitality \u2013 in which staffing is highly complex with many legal , clinical , and safety regulations ; certifications and skills ; and seniority and staff preferences to consider .\nin september 2015 , kronos purchased the autotime business from kaba workforce solutions ( the north american subsidiary of switzerland - based kaba holding ag ) . autotime was a time and attendance , and labor management service used by more than 100 organizations , including seven of the top 10 fortune 500 aerospace and defense companies .\nwith a dedicated focus on continuous innovation over the years , kronos has facilitated a revolution in how organizations manage their workforce . that focus not only empowers our employees , but also powers our success and has helped us become a top place to work . learn more about our company and what has inspired our success .\nagain . now we have to deal with unix ports , lans , wans , multi - tier client / server architecture , the web , and so on . it boggles the mind to try to understand it all . sometimes the main difference between a kronos salesperson and a used car salesman is that the used car salesman\nkronos disrupted the workforce management industry , yet again . after many years of being a public company , we went private with a renewed focus on innovation and a heavy investment in mobile , cloud - based solutions . cloud continued to be the fastest growing part of the business with 90 percent of all new customers choosing cloud solutions .\nbut i digress . to try to get around ibm ' s blockade , kronos programmed an early microcomputer to poll our clocks . it was an altos , running the cp / m operating system . we ' d walk into a data processing manager ' s office , and say enthusiastically ,\nyou can poll the clock with this\n: crazy eddie ' s actual name was eddie antar . in 1990 , years after he started buying kronos timeclocks , he was charged with securities fraud , and fled to israel under an assumed name . but in june of 1992 , he was arrested near tel aviv , and subsequently extradited to the us to stand trial . [\naccording to rob garf of amr research ,\nkronos has taken a significant step toward a holistic hcm approach - - helping companies acquire , manage , and measure employees in a single application and workflow . its demand - driven workforce management message is strides ahead now with unicru , as it has the tools to respond to demand for new workers .\nkronos had net revenues of $ 92 . 9 million in fiscal 1994 and $ 120 . 4 million in fiscal 1995 . net income came to $ 4 . 9 million and $ 8 . 4 million , respectively . in fiscal 1996 the results were even better : $ 148 million and $ 11 . 4 million , respectively . in january 1995 the company adopted a shareholder - rights plan to defend against a hostile takeover . shares of its common stock traded for as high as $ 50 during the year . ain held 6 . 4 percent of the stock in 1995 ; institutions held 83 percent of the company ' s common stock in 1996 . kronos had no long - term debt in june 1996 .\nkronos ' services and products deal with time and attendance , scheduling , absence management , hr and payroll , hiring , and labor analytics . the company has broadened its service offerings and developed web - based versions of its software , responding to the general trend in the software market of companies offering clients the choice of both installed and hosted subscription versions of their products .\nmark ' s visionary thinking and inspiring leadership have been instrumental in building kronos into one of the best performing companies in the history of the software industry ,\nsaid aron ain .\nwe are very pleased that mark will remain part of the company ' s leadership , so that we will continue to benefit from his advice , counsel , and far - reaching industry influence .\ni went right to work where i work today . this is my 38th year at kronos . i was one of the first employees , but the company was started by my brother and two other founders . i just worked my way up . in the beginning , i did everything \u2014 cleaned the bathrooms , answered the phones , sold what we sold , and installed what we sold .\nbut i digress . from day one , kronos always intended its clocks to communicate with a customer ' s payroll processing computer , but that was harder than you might think . the early 1980 ' s were the dawn of the personal computer age . the ibm pc had not even been conceived of . payroll processing was done on million - dollar mainframe computers ; largely made by ibm . ibm\nnow , more than ever , it ' s becoming important for kronos employees to have a world - wide outlook . so everyone , after you ' ve studied our next 17 product releases , and mastered three - tier client / server architecture , learn french and spanish . how hard can it be , anyway ? they ' re both romance languages . look at a sample word : english ,\nbut you should have seen the look of astonishment on the face of craig deeb , of marriott , the day he walked into the old kronos building . his jaw really dropped as he tripped over the carpet . pat had evidently managed to convey the image of a much larger , established company to craig . craig stuck with us , though , to the tune of 1 . 5 million dollars .\nthen there was the infamous datasaver , a device which could be hot - plugged into a powered - up clock to save the contents of its memory . the datasaver was the kronos version of russian roulette . plugging in a datasaver was a little like getting rear - ended in a pinto ; you might be uneventfully protected by the rear bumper , or you might be incinerated in a spectacular fireball .\nwhen we founded kronos four decades ago , we had a vision of revolutionizing how organizations pay their employees . wow \u2013 how far we have come , now with tens of thousands of organizations \u2013 and more than 40 million people using our products every day in more than 100 countries . this amazing company has far surpassed our initial vision , thanks to our incredible kronites , customers , and partners .\nkronos , with its more than 4 , 000 employees ( as of august 2015 ) , serves organizations from a variety of industries and sectors , including : business services , education , energy , financial services , government , health care , hospitality , logistics , manufacturing , public safety , and retail markets . the company claimed that over 35 million people around the world used its services every day in 2015 .\nin 2012 , kronos expanded its health care portfolio with the purchase of portland , oregon - based optilink , a provider of staff management software used by nursing departments . optilink ' s customers include seton healthcare and intermountain health care . also that year it acquired saashr . com , and its parent webapps , inc . , which offers cloud - based workforce management software for small and mid - sized businesses .\noriginally offered for $ 12 a share , kronos stock traded as high as $ 24 in 1992 . the underwriter estimated that kronos had great potential for growth because only an estimated 15 percent of the 650 , 000 u . s . businesses with 25 or more hourly employees were operating with computerized time clocks . the company posted revenues of $ 58 . 1 million ( about 10 percent from international operations ) and net income of $ 3 . 6 million in fiscal 1992 . ain told a wall street journal reporter that sales had remained strong despite the recession of the early 1990s because\nwe tend to get big orders when a company gets in trouble , because that ' s when they want to control costs . we received four or five big orders the last two years from companies that had just filed bankruptcy .\npat once confided to me that an advantage early in his career prior to kronos was that he always looked a little older and more mature than he actually was . do you know that even now , he ' s only 29 ? i have to be careful what jokes i make about pat , because he ' s president now . so , i ' d better not mention that incident with the goat .\nfortunately , mark knew that crazy eddie used this line in radio ads for his chain of discount electronics stores in new york , and that it wasn ' t just someone who forgot to take his lithium . eddie wanted to buy some timeclocks directly from kronos corporate . mark told him this was impossible ; he ' d have to buy from our exclusive dealer in new york , interboro . eddie replied grandly ,"]}
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", "topic": 4}], "title": "stonewall miner", "paragraphs": ["chinese energy company shandong has raised funds to buy a subsidiary of australian gold miner stonewall resources .\nstonewall miner llc listed assets and liabilities both in the range of $ 1 million to $ 10 million .\nstonewall miner\u2019s lawyer in the bankruptcy proceedings is todd b . gordon of the gordon law firm in boston .\nstonewall miner llc faces a foreclosure auction on february 3 on two properties in the fenway where the 53 - unit development was planned , according to a legal notice . stonewall miner is a joint effort between boston - based abbott development and stonewall communities , a nonprofit organization whose mission is to build senior housing for gays and lesbians .\nshandong had raised $ us300 million ( $ a315 . 66 million ) to acquire stonewall mining , stonewall resources said on tuesday .\nstonewall resources chief executive lloyd birrell said shandong\u2019s capital raising showed it valued stonewall mining\u2019s projects and were interested in lifting gold production .\ndirector of the documentary from selma to stonewall : are we th . . .\nthe company\u2019s fenway - neighborhood project never broke ground , according to media reports last year . stonewall miner\u2019s manager is listed in a state corporate registration form as abbott real estate development llc of boston .\nit ' s set to be raised at stonewall on a historic date for the queer community .\nmarsha p . johnson is known as one of the first to resist police brutality during the stonewall uprising .\nlet\u2019s set the record straight ( no pun intended ) : a lesbian was responsible for starting the stonewall riot .\nlaw360 , new york ( september 18 , 2017 , 11 : 40 am edt ) - - australian gold miner stonewall resources ltd . on friday accused a chinese company , which it won a $ 17 million arbitral award against after it backed out of a deal to purchase mining assets , of publishing misleading notices to its shareholders implicating stonewall in an investigation for contract fraud .\nms . fisher , 70 , lost her $ 10 , 000 investment in the community . the developer , stonewall miner llc , has since filed for bankruptcy . ms . fisher , who is single and owns her home , is contemplating moving into a rental for the first time , or to another retirement community .\nminer ' s chemdry did an excellent job on cleaning my carpets . i really thought nothing could be done to help them . they got out every stain that my 3yr old caused . my carpet looks bran new again . fast service , very nice . everything they told me they did and more . i will tell anyone to call them . thanks miner ' s\ndavid aronstein , president of stonewall communities , could not be reached for comment . james f . mcauliffe , a principal at abbott development , did not return a call seeking comment .\nminer ' s chem - dry ' s outstanding customer service , our commitment to quality and attention to detail has earned us chem - dry ' s presidents club award , and the circle of excellence .\nthe venture purchased 23 - 25 miner st . , a three - story office building and an empty lot next door in 2006 for $ 3 . 2 million and secured a $ 3 . 8 million mortgage from century bank and trust co . in 2007 , the boston redevelopment authority approved the $ 20 million stonewall at audubon circle project where one - and two - bedroom condominiums were expected to be priced from $ 400 , 000 to $ 700 , 000 . but the project never broke ground and the developers have failed to make the payments on the mortgage .\nfor more than 14 years , miner ' s chem - dry has been providing home and business owners with exceptional carpet cleaning services to north - west louisiana . we don ' t just stop at carpets either ! we are your complete solution for area rugs , upholstery , tile and grout , vct cleanings as well . our technicians are trained to deliver top - quality service at an excellent value .\nrely on miner ' s chem - dry to clean and refresh the look of your floors , showers , patios and foyers . our professional technicians use specialized cleaning solutions and powerful suction equipment to remove dirt and grime that has built up over the years . stop spending hours on your knees scrubbing and cleaning . allow us to renew the shine to your tile , stone and grout throughout your home or business .\nthe mission at miner ' s chem - dry is to help people live healthier lives . we want our processes to provide the results you want to maintain a clean and healthy home . to ensure we provide services that meet the goals of our mission , we commissioned independent laboratories to test our core cleaning methods against some of the most common unhealthy elements found in homes \u2013 allergens and bacteria . we\u2019re happy to share those results with you .\nthey were once hailed as havens where the so - called stonewall generation \u2014 the first \u201cout\u201d group of senior citizens \u2014 could age without being treated with hostility or forced back into the closet . but such communities in austin , tex . ; boston and in the phoenix area never opened because of a lack of finances and a decline in real estate values . a development near portland , ore . , is struggling at 25 percent of capacity , and another near sarasota , fla . , has , like rainbowvision , filed for bankruptcy .\nplease sign in and use this article ' s on page print button to print this article .\nthe entity formed to build what was to be boston\u2019s first retirement community catering specifically to gay men and lesbians filed tuesday for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection .\nthe three largest unsecured creditors listed are sherin & lodgen llp of boston ( $ 40 , 904 ) ; marcus , errico , emmer & brook of boston ( $ 7 , 835 ) ; and fusco & four of boston ( $ 6 , 000 ) .\nother creditors are century bank and trust co . of medford , mass . ; february investors llc of boston ; and hcr senior housing properties inc . of toledo , ohio .\n\u00a9 2018 american city business journals . all rights reserved . use of and / or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our user agreement ( updated 5 / 24 / 18 ) and privacy policy and cookie statement ( updated 5 / 24 / 18 ) . the material on this site may not be reproduced , distributed , transmitted , cached or otherwise used , except with the prior written permission of american city business journals .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 strict / / en\nurltoken\nonly chem - dry uses the natural\u00ae , a proprietary hot carbonating cleaning solution that cleans deep down - using the power of carbonation to lift dirt to the surface where it is sucked away with the chem - dry powerhead\u00ae . and because the natural\u00ae uses ingredients copied from mother nature , it is safe for kids and pets .\nprolong the life of your carpets and upholstery with our proven hot carbonating extraction\u00ae method which has been awarded the carpet and rug institutes gold seal of approval .\ncarpet and rug institute seal of approval . experience a revolutionary carpet cleaning process that uses carbonation and ingredients copied from mother nature to make your carpets fresh and clean again . our carpet cleaning process generates natural co2 to produce millions of tiny , effervescent bubbles which penetrate the carpet fiber , dissolve dirt and stains quickly , and act as tiny propellants that actually lift dirt to the surface for extraction .\nwe take pride in the carpet cleaning , upholstery cleaning , and tile cleaning services we provide .\ncheck out our current specials on professional chem - dry carpet , rug , upholstery , and tile and grout cleaning . be sure to mention the special when calling to schedule your professional cleaning appointment .\nchem - dry ' s unique approach to carpet cleaning provides a better experience . chem - dry uses the power of carbonation ( all natural solution ) to extract more dirt and grime from your carpets , giving them a deeper clean . as well , our carbonated cleaning substances only require us to use a fraction of the moisture steam cleaners require . this allows your carpets to dry quicker ( dries in 1 - 2 hours , not days ) and helps prevent the growth of mold and mildew under your carpet .\nas a part of every cleaning , your certified chem - dry professional will apply a coat of durable sealant to your grout . when our trained staff applies the sealant , a barrier is created , minimizing the amount of dirt that is able to seep into the grout pores . this helps your grout stay cleaner , longer and maintenance is simple because dirt doesn ' t penetrate deep into the cracks\nproviding superior solutions and services that you can trust to keep your home clean , safe and healthy is our commitment to you . using a green - certified solution and our proprietary hot carbonating extraction cleaning method , we are able to deliver a deeper , longer lasting clean that leaves you with peace of mind and a healthier environment for your family .\nour hot carbonating extraction ( hce ) process was tested by a leading independent air quality laboratory in multiple homes . the lab found that chem - dry removes an average of 98 . 1 % of common household allergens from carpets and upholstery . the common allergens tested were dog and cat dander and dust mite allergens .\nadditionally , our hce process , when coupled with a sanitizer , was found to remove an average of 89 % of the airborne bacteria in the home and 82 . 3 % of the bacteria in carpets .\nan independent laboratory also conducted multiple tests of p . u . r . t . , our revolutionary process for treating pet urine odors and stains . in tests against the most common odor sources found in dog and cat urine , the study concluded that p . u . r . t . removes an average of 99 . 9 % of pet urine odors from carpets . when coupled with our hce process and a sanitizer , the study also concluded that p . u . r . t . removes an average of 99 . 2 % of the bacteria from pet urine stains in carpets .\nanother service that an independent laboratory studied was our tile , stone & grout cleaning process . based on several tests on tile surfaces in multiple homes , the study concluded that our tile , stone and grout cleaning process , in conjunction with a sanitizer , removes an average of 98 . 6 % of bacteria from these surfaces .\nmany people don\u2019t realize that carpets , rugs and upholstery act as giant air filters for your home , trapping allergens and bacteria and keeping them out of the air we breathe . but just like any air filters , they need to be properly and regularly cleaned to remain optimally effective . all of us , and particularly the 1 in 5 american ( roughly 60 million ) who suffer from allergies or asthma , are greatly impacted by indoor air quality and the amount of allergens and bacteria trapped in our homes that can trigger an attack . considering that and the fact that we spend an average of 90 % of our time indoors , selecting a trusted professional with safe and healthy processes to clean your carpet , upholstery , area rugs , tile & stone , and granite countertops is an important decision and plays a key role in the health of your home and your family .\nindoor air quality is also a significant home health concern because the average home can harbor as much as 200 , 000 bacteria for every square inch of carpet . as the bacteria builds up , the bacteria lurking in your carpets gets stirred up and circulates in the air your family is breathing unless you properly clean them . a chem - dry carpet cleaning is not only effective at removing the bacteria from the carpets , upholstery and other surfaces we clean , but it also improves the overall air quality in your home\n* based on studies conducted by independent laboratories of chem - dry\u2019s hce ( hot carbonating extraction ) , p . u . r . t . ( pet urine removal treatment ) , granite countertop renewal , and tile , stone & grout cleaning processes . allergens tested were dog and cat dander and dust mite allergen . pet odor results based on testing with the most common odor sources found in dog and cat urine . pet urine bacteria results based on chem - dry\u2019s hce cleaning process and a sanitizer , combined with p . u . r . t . all bacteria results include use of sanitizer . figures are an average across multiple tests .\nthe dream to build new england\u2019s first over - 55 community for gays and lesbians near fenway park is in jeopardy .\nwe use cookies on this site to enable your digital experience . by continuing to use this site , you are agreeing to our cookie policy . close\nthe australian company ripped shandong qixing iron tower co . ltd . , recently renamed to northcom , in a statement for implicating it in an unrelated investigation following the court\u2019s july 24 decision to issue the award against northcom .\ncheck out law360 ' s new podcast , pro say , which offers a weekly recap of both the biggest stories and hidden gems from the world of law .\nplease note : a verification email will be sent to your address before you can access your trial .\nwe take your privacy seriously . as detailed in our privacy policy we will use your personal information to administer your account and provide the products and services that you have requested from us .\nurltoken no longer supports internet explorer 9 or earlier . please upgrade your browser .\nron lennon stands outside his home at the palms of manasota in palmetto , fla . mr . lennon is the president of a homeowners ' association in his gay and lesbian retirement community , which has had some of its properties taken over by a bank .\nsanta fe , n . m . \u2014 like so many others who have settled here , janice gaynor and her partner , barbara cohn , wanted to retire somewhere where they could be themselves , whether that meant holding hands in public or making decisions about each other\u2019s end - of - life health care .\nso when rainbowvision swung open its doors in 2006 as one of the first retirement communities in the country to proudly serve gay men and lesbians , offering elegant adobes where people could live out their lives among friends , the couple could not move in fast enough .\nthese days , that promise is all but forgotten . rainbowvision has filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection , racked by financial problems and an increasingly bitter dispute between residents and management . its problems mirror those of many other gay retirement communities around the country that have either failed to open or fallen on hard times , victims of a weakened housing market , a deflated economy and , in some cases , poor business decisions .\n\u201cit\u2019s very concerning to see places like rainbowvision having trouble , both because older people need them and because they\u2019re an important community institution , \u201d said michael adams , executive director of services and advocacy for g . l . b . t . elders . the group , which is known as sage , is pushing for improved housing options for elderly gay men , lesbians , bisexuals and transgender people .\nbarbara cohn , left , and janice gaynor at home in santa fe , n . m . ms . gaynor said the rainbowvision retirement community , which has filed for bankruptcy protection , \u201cwas our safety valve . \u201d\nmany are growing older without the support of children or extended family members . gay and lesbian seniors are twice as likely to live alone , according to sage . a 2010 report by the group also found that nursing homes often failed to protect gay men and lesbians from hostile treatment by staff or other patients . in a study released in april by the national senior citizens law center , many older gay men and lesbians and their family members reported instances of mistreatment at long - term care centers . the study also noted that social service providers said it was unsafe for residents to be openly gay at such facilities .\npotential residents of retirement communities , however , may be less inclined to sell their homes and move away during tough economic times . and because developments for older gay people have emerged only within the last 15 years or so , they may not have the financial reserves to weather an economic crisis , mr . adams said . as a result , housing options tailored to the estimated 1 . 5 million elderly people in the united states who are gay are especially limited .\nbefore buying a condominium at rainbowvision , ms . gaynor , a former school administrator , toured a traditional retirement community in florida , but left with the distinct feeling that she and ms . cohn were not welcome .\nthe fear of suddenly being hurled back into a world that is not always friendly has divided residents at both rainbowvision and the palms of manasota , a small community near sarasota on florida\u2019s gulf coast whose developers filed for chapter 7 bankruptcy last year . a local bank foreclosed on unfinished buildings and a number of empty units at the palms , and there is uncertainty about who will buy the foreclosed land .\n\u201cthere was a lot of contentiousness , and the bank hasn\u2019t given any indication on what they plan to do , \u201d said ron lennon , president of one of two homeowners\u2019 associations at the palms . he said his support for the bankruptcy angered fellow residents who feared what could happen to the community . \u201cthere are still people here who won\u2019t talk to me . \u201d\nfor those who have invested , both emotionally and financially , in retirement communities that never got off the ground , the prospect of having to drastically change their plans is daunting .\nmr . lennon supported the development ' s bankruptcy filing . \u201cthere are still people here who won ' t talk to me , \u201d he said .\nalice fisher , a retired caterer , is weighing her options after plans for boston\u2019s first retirement community geared toward gay people were abandoned in 2008 after a major investor dropped out .\n\u201ci thought it was really , really too bad , \u201d she said . \u201cthis felt important because it felt like we were the last generation who were going to be able to do something like this because the economy has changed so much . \u201d\nfrom the new york times . you may opt - out at any time .\nyou agree to receive occasional updates and special offers for the new york times ' s products and services .\nthe battle at rainbowvision has unsettled the once - harmonious group of about 100 residents , about half of whom are straight . it involves reduced services and the steeply rising monthly fee for use of a popular common building that includes a restaurant , a salon and a gym . the fee increase has strained the finances of some of the residents .\nrainbowvision\u2019s chief executive and president , joy silver , said that the cost of running the community had skyrocketed and that the flailing economy had slowed leasing activity for the community\u2019s condominiums .\nmany condo owners , including ms . gaynor and ms . cohn , began refusing to pay the common building fee and have been banned from using the building .\nthe landscape moves in on a building site at the palms , where a bank has foreclosed on unfinished buildings and empty units .\nms . silver , who founded rainbowvision with help from other investors , attributed much of the ill will to speculators who bought units but never lived there . \u201cwhat\u2019s difficult is watching people who are full of fear worry about what\u2019s going to happen to them and watching them go through the challenges of aging , \u201d she said . \u201cif it were up to me , everything would be free . but that\u2019s not pragmatic or realistic . \u201d\nin june , an arbitrator in the dispute between residents and the management decided that though rainbowvision had not broken any laws , it was overcharging residents based on the services it was providing . ( an attorney for rainbowvision responded that the arbitrator had not taken into account how expensive it had become to operate the community . ) in the bankruptcy court filings , rainbowvision\u2019s lender described the atmosphere at the community as \u201cterrible and openly hostile , \u201d and called for the management to be replaced .\n\u201cevery one of us had this starry - eyed vision of what we thought rainbowvision was going to be , and we thought we were working toward a common goal , \u201d said david garrity , 62 , who also stopped paying the disputed fee because of the lack of services .\nmr . garrity , who has not fully moved into his condominium yet , said he had overlooked red flags about the company\u2019s finances because he was excited to be part of a project he called \u201ca dream\u201d for gay men and lesbians . \u201chere we are , the victims , victimized by their own , \u201d he said .\nnot everyone here has sided against rainbowvision\u2019s management . john wojtkowski , who is disabled , has been renting there since the summer and praised the company for being responsive to his needs .\nbut mr . wojtkowski , who worked on wall street for nearly 30 years , said he was worried . \u201cwe used to kid around when we were younger and say , \u2018are we just going to sit around on a porch ? \u2019 there was no place for us , \u201d he said . \u201ci don\u2019t hide the fact that i\u2019m gay . when i came here , i felt like i could be myself . \u201d\n\u201ci don\u2019t want to go back in the closet again , \u201d he added . \u201cwithout rainbowvision , there\u2019s no other place to go . \u201d\nwe\u2019re interested in your feedback on this page . tell us what you think .\naccessibility concerns ? email us at accessibility @ urltoken . we would love to hear from you .\nthe chinese firm is buying two south african gold mines , expanding existing projects and providing working capital .\nyet another college wrestler comes forward to accuse rep . jim jordan of ignoring sexual abuse\nthis file is copyrighted . the copyright holder has given permission for its use .\nhey marrow the pictures of the blocks look stunning i ' ll add it to the talk page .\nclick on a date / time to view the file as it appeared at that time .\nthis file contains additional information , probably added from the digital camera or scanner used to create or digitize it . if the file has been modified from its original state , some details may not fully reflect the modified file .\ncan ' t find a community you love ? create your own and start something epic .\ntap here to turn on desktop notifications to get the news sent straight to you .\nthe activist aims to carry on the\nlegacy of queer resistance\nwith his new series .\na member of satw and new york travel writers association , mark . . .\nwe\u2019ve been marching for so long that we should be there already .\nit\u2019s not that i\u2019m ashamed to be a lesbian ; it\u2019s more that i don\u2019t really think of sexuality as a point of pride or shame .\nnowadays , fashion influencers traveling the globe are a dime a dozen . but , danielle cooper of she\u2019s a gent has one of the\nshahid sat down with me and he took me through the book page by page .\nedward h . levi distinguished service professor of law , the uni . . .\n\u201cwe are going to do everything to ensure the supreme court doesn ' t turn the clock back to the 1960s .\nfirst - person essays , features , interviews and q & as ; about life today .\nto use this website , cookies must be enabled in your browser . to enable cookies , follow the instructions for your browser below .\nthere is a specific issue with the facebook in - app browser intermittently making requests to websites without cookies that had previously been set . this appears to be a defect in the browser which should be addressed soon . the simplest approach to avoid this problem is to continue to use the facebook app but not use the in - app browser . this can be done through the following steps :\nclick the privacy tab , and then , under settings , move the slider to the bottom to allow all cookies , and then click ok .\nbefore the cookie settings change will take effect , safari must restart . to restart safari press and hold the home button ( for around five seconds ) until the iphone / ipad display goes blank and the home screen appears .\na note about relevant advertising : we collect information about the content ( including ads ) you use across this site and use it to make both advertising and content more relevant to you on our network and other sites . this is also known as online behavioural advertising . you can find out more about our policy and your choices , including how to opt - out here"]}
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( daikei chemical industry , ltd ) was founded to produce industrial soap .\nmachine processing department was spun off and was incorporated as kawasaki seiki kosakusho , co . , ltd .\nthe first works was built at 1326 kizuki , nakahara - ku , kawasaki - shi , kanagawa .\nthe first and the second works were expanded . the first roll grinder made by waldrich siegen in west germany was installed .\nthe company was officially certified as an authorized factory by the government of kanagawa prefecture .\na cnc coordinate measuring machine type upmc - 550 made by carl zeiss was installed .\npresident toyo ueda founded society of kanagawa grinding industry and was appointed chairperson of the society .\nthe company was awarded a prize by council of prevention of work accidents in northern kawasaki district , for prudent management of prevention of work accidents .\ndirector kurasaburo ueda was conferred a medal decoration and was awarded the order of the rising sun , silver rays .\npresident toyo ueda was conferred a medal decoration for her lifetime of achievement in the metal processing industry and her significant contributions to society as a model manager . she was awarded the medal with yellow ribbon .\npresident toyo ueda was awarded woman manager ' s award by daily industrial news for her excellent performance in managing her company .\npresident toyo ueda reorganized society of kanagawa grinding industry . as a result , kanagawa grinding industry cooperative union was established . toyo ueda was appointed ceo .\nthe company was officially designated by kanagawa prefecture to be a model factory for small and medium enterprises in kanagawa .\n1 , 370 + general + electric invention pdfs ( $ 39 . 95 )\na cemented carbide and a coated cemented carbide each include a zr carboxide . the cemented carbide includes a hard phase containing main component tungsten carbide and a binder phase containing at least one main component element selected from the group consisting of co , ni and fe . . . .\na cutting tool replacement member including : a lower surface which serves as a seating surface ; an upper surface opposed to the lower surface ; and a side surface connected to the upper surface and the lower surface . in a top view , the upper surface includes , in an intersection between the upper surface and the side surface , a reference side edge and an inclined side edge inclined relative to the reference side edge . . . .\n. . . . . . a coated cutting tool includes a coating layer formed on a substrate . the coating layer includes an alternating laminate structure of two or more compound layers of each of two or more different compositions . . . .\n. . a cutting tool comprises : a plate member which is provided , at a leading end thereof , edge parts ; a support member which supports the plate member so as to cause the edge parts to be projected ; and a coolant supply part which has an ejection port and which ejects , from the ejection port , fluid that cools the edge parts . the support member has a non - contact surface which forms a gap with respect to an outer side surface of the plate member . . . .\na coated cutting tool is provided which allows for satisfactory machining over a long period of time , particularly in the machining of difficult - to - machine materials with low thermal conductivity . the coated cutting tool includes a substrate and a coating layer formed on a surface of the substrate , wherein : at least one layer of the coating layer comprises a predetermined layer containing a compound having a composition represented by the formula : ( alxti1 - x ) n [ wherein x denotes an atomic ratio of the al element based on a total of the al element and the ti element , and x satisfies 0 . 60\u2266x\u22660 . 85 ] ; a value of an orientation index tc ( 311 ) of a cubic ( 311 ) plane of the predetermined layer is from 2 . 5 or more to 4 . 2 or less ; and an average thickness of the predetermined layer is from 1 . 0 \u03bcm or more to 12 . 0 \u03bcm or less . . . . .\na coated tool includes a substrate and a coating layer having a plurality of first laminated structures alternated with a plurality of second laminated structures . each of the first laminated structures and each of the second laminated structures contains at least two kinds of layers having different composition and alternately laminated twice or more . . . .\na friction material having 40 mass % or more to 80 mass % or less of a matrix of at least one of a metal , an alloy , a metal compound and an intermetallic compound ; 5 mass % or more to 30 mass % or less of solid particles of at least one of a carbide , a nitride , an oxide and a sulfide ; and 5 mass % or more to 40 mass % or less of a lubricant wherein : the matrix comprises , as elements , at least , 20 mass % or more to 50 mass % or less of fe , 0 . 05 mass % or more to 5 . 0 mass % or less of p , and 40 mass % or more to 75 mass % or less of ni , based on a total amount of the matrix ; and a content of cu as an element is 15 mass % or less based on a total amount of the matrix . . . . . .\na cutting insert including first cutting edges and second cutting edges respectively formed in a first end surface and a second end surface which are opposed to each other ; at least one groove formed in a peripheral side surface which connects the first end surface and the second end surface ; and , while one end of the groove reaches the first end surface , another end thereof reaches the second end surface , and an opening width in the first end surface is different from an opening width in the second end surface . . . . . .\na cutting insert including a first end surface , a second end surface and a peripheral side surface extending therebetween . the first and second end surfaces each having one substantially quadrangular portion and two substantially semicircular portions which are respectively joined to two opposing sides of the substantially quadrangular portion . . . .\na coated tool includes a substrate and a coating layer disposed on a surface of the substrate . the coating layer includes a first stack structure ( 3 ) and a second stack structure ( 4 ) . . . .\na cutting tool having a cutting edge member which forms at least one corner part , wherein a material for the cutting edge member is selected from either diamond , an ultrahigh - pressure sintered body containing cubic boron nitride or a pvd or cvd coating applied to a surface of the ultrahigh - pressure sintered body . at least part of an intersecting edge between an end surface of the cutting edge member and a peripheral side surface thereof is provided with a cutting edge . . . .\na cbn sintered body has 40 % - 85 % cbn by volume and 15 % to 60 % binder phase by volume . and inevitable impurities . . . .\na cutting insert having a first end surface , a second end surface , and a peripheral side surface . the peripheral side surface includes a rake surface , a front flank and a first cutting edge located in an intersecting edge between the rake surface and the front flank . . . .\na cutting insert which is suitable for high cutting speed , a tool body thereof and a tool are provided . a tool according to the present invention is a tool in which a leading end thereof is provided with a force transmitting portion and for which a rotational axis extending from the leading end to a base end thereof is defined , wherein the tool comprises a cam portion which is arranged closer to the base end than the force transmitting portion and for which a dimension from the rotational axis of the tool varies in accordance with an angle at which the cam portion is rotated around the rotational axis . . . . .\na tool body having an insert seat and a cutting tool which allow a cutting insert to be stably held are provided . a tool body according to the present invention is a tool body having an insert seat for mounting a cutting insert on the tool body , wherein the insert seat has a base surface and a side wall surface which extends so as to intersect with the base surface . . . .\nthe present invention relates to a tool body provided with at least one insert seat . the insert seat comprises a bottom wall surface and a side wall surface . . . .\na cutting insert has opposing first and second end surfaces , and a peripheral side surface ( connecting the end surfaces . a central axis penetrates the two end surfaces . . . .\na cutting tool has an insert receiving pocket provided with a base surface . the base surface has a screw hole , and second and third engagement surfaces which are brought into contact with a first engagement surface formed in the lower surface of the cutting insert , thereby suppressing shifting of the cutting insert during cutting . . . .\na cubic boron nitride sintered body has between 50 % and 75 % cubic boron nitride by volume and between 25 % and 50 % binder phase by volume , and inevitable impurities . the binder phase contains an al compound and a zr compound . . . .\na cutting insert has an upper surface , a lower surface , a side surface connecting the upper and lower surfaces . an intersecting edge between the upper surface and the side surface is provided with a cutting edge . . . .\na cutting insert ( 1 ) has a first end surface ( 2 ) ; a second end surface ( 3 ) opposing the first end surface ; and a peripheral side surface ( 4 ) connecting the first and second end surfaces . a cutting edge ( 6 ) extends along an intersecting edge between the first end surface and the peripheral side surface . . . .\na coated cutting tool has a substrate and a coating layer formed onto a surface of the substrate . the coating layer contains a hard layer of a composition represented by ( tixm1 - x ) n , wherein m represents at least one kind of an element selected from the group consisting of zr , hf , v , nb , ta , cr , mo , w , al , si and y , and x represents an atomic ratio of a ti element based on a sum of the ti element and an m element , and satisfies 0 . 45\u2266x\u22660 . 9 . . . .\na coated cutting tool includes a substrate and a coating layer formed onto the surface of the substrate . the coating layer contains an outermost layer . . . .\na cutting insert has a first ( top ) end surface , a second ( bottom ) end surface , a peripheral side surface connecting the top and bottom end surfaces , and a mounting hole having a central axis o which penetrates the top and bottom end surfaces . cutting edges are formed on an intersecting edge between the first end surface and the peripheral side surface . . . .\nan indexable roughing end mill having a peripheral surface provided with a plurality of spiral grooves . when the positions of cutting inserts ( 40 ) arranged in each spiral groove ( 28 ) are defined as a first segment to an nth segment from a leading end surface ( 22 ) side of a tool body ( 20 ) toward a base end surface ( 21 ) side , all of the angles \u03b21 . . . .\na rotary cutting tool has a plurality of circumferentially spaced grooves , each having a plurality of cutting inserts mounted . each cutting insert has a wave - shaped major cutting edge , a corner cutting edge , and a minor cutting edge . . . .\na polygonal cutting has opposing first and second end surfaces connected by a side surface , and a plurality of cutting edges formed between the end surfaces and the side surface . each cutting edge is formed at corner and includes a corner cutting edge and a major cutting edge connected to the corner cutting edge . . . .\na cutting insert has a first end surface and a second end surface which are opposed to each other . the first end surface has at least one apex and two side edges which extend so as to sandwich the apex . . . .\na cermet tool includes from 75 - 95 volume % of a hard phase and from 5 - 25 volume % of a binder phase . the hard phase has a first hard phase with a core portion of ( ti , nb , mo ) ( c , n ) and a peripheral portion of ( ti , nb , mo , w ) ( c , n ) or ( ti , nb , mo , w , zr ) ( c , n ) , a second hard phase with both a core portion and a peripheral portion of ( ti , nb , mo , w ) ( c , n ) or ( ti , nb , mo , w , zr ) ( c , n ) , and a third hard phase of ( ti , nb , mo ) ( c , n ) . . . .\na cutting insert has first and second end surfaces , a peripheral side surface , a reference central axis a perpendicular to and passing through the two surfaces , and a cutting edge having at least one circular - arc - shaped cutting edge . a contact surface portion is formed in the second end surface . . . .\nthe coated tool has a substrate and a coating layer . the coating layer contains alternating first and second laminated structures . . . .\nan insert attachment mechanism ( 100 ) detachably attaches a cutting insert ( 2 ) to an insert attachment part ( 21 ) of a tool body ( 3 ) . the insert attachment mechanism includes an adjustment member ( 30 ) and a wedge member ( 10 ) . . . .\na cylindrical tool body has a peripheral surface provided with one or more spiral grooves extending from a base end side to a leading end side . the grooves each have a plurality of insert seats which are shifted relative to one another from the base end side toward the leading end side . . . .\nan indexable cutting insert has opposing first and second polygonal end surfaces ( 2 , 3 ) connected by a peripheral side surface ( 4 ) . sets of cutting edges ( 5 ) are formed at the intersection of each end surface with the peripheral side surface . . . .\na cutting insert has an upper surface ( 21 ) , a lower surface ( 91 ) and a side surface ( 61 ) that connects the two surfaces . a cutting edge is formed at an intersecting edge between the upper surface ( 21 ) and the side surface ( 61 ) . . . .\nwith additional patents listed . browse our agent directory for other possible listings . page by urltoken\n007 - 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", "topic": 3}], "title": "megapath", "paragraphs": ["for information specific to your megapath voice product , please enter your megapath voice phone number .\nmegapath announced its megapath one solution was chosen as a winner of technology marketing corporati . . .\nmegapath solutions : private networks for your distributed workforcelearn about megapath ' s mpls techno . . .\nthese are all the companies that megapath has acquired . megapath ' s latest acquisition was in aug 2008 .\npleasanton , calif . - - ( business wire ) - - megapath announced that its hosted voice and megapath one soluti . . .\npleasanton , calif . - - ( business wire ) - - megapath announced that its megapath one solution was selected a . . .\nbut megapath ' s ties with global capacity won ' t end as megapath will also become the service provider ' s largest wholesale customers .\nowler has collected 19 screenshots of megapath ' s website since jul 2012 . the latest megapath website design screenshot was captured in may 2018 .\nmegapath ' s chairman & ceo , d craig young , currently has an approval rating of 63 % . megapath ' s primary competitors are\nwith megapath hosted pbx , you get dozens of features to revolutionize your business communications . megapath includes features that other providers charge extra for .\nmegapath currently has 913 fans on facebook . as of july 2013 megapath had 119 fans . that ' s a 667 percent increase in 5 years\nsince megapath was founded in 1996 , it has participated in 1 round of funding . in total megapath has raised $ 5 . 0m . megapath ' s funding round was on apr 2015 for a total of $ 5 . 0m\nmegapath provides unified communications , cloud computing , internet connectivity , network security and consulting services for businesses . megapath ' s headquarters is in pleasanton , california . megapath has a revenue of $ 172 . 5m , and 460 employees . megapath has raised a total of $ 5m in funding . megapath ' s main competitors are agility networks , all covered and usa phone . as of june 2018 , megapath has 913 fans on facebook and 3 . 3k followers on twitter .\nindustry magazines and organizations talk about megapath ; read what they have to say .\nmegapath provides cloud communications and connectivity solutions to businesses nationwide . for support , visit\nmegapath provides unified communications , cloud computing , internet connectivity , network security and consulting services for businesses . megapath was founded in 1996 . megapath ' s headquarters is located in pleasanton , california , usa 94566 . it has ra . . .\nmake the most of your hosted voice investment with training sessions led by megapath .\nmegapath duet sip trunking : use your existing ip - pbx equipment and phones .\nmegapath complete office\u2122 solutions : voice . data . security . hosted it services .\nview information on current and former megapath inc . building locations . find leasing information , previous sales and currently active for sale and lease listings of properties where megapath inc . is located . research megapath inc . information , location photos and more .\nmegapath currently has 3 , 275 followers on twitter . as of july 2013 megapath had 1 , 606 followers . that ' s a 103 percent increase in 4 years\nphoenix networks has been acquired by pleasanton , calif . - based megapath networks inc .\nedmond added that the megapath wholesale assets are also complementary from a market reach perspective .\nmegapath is always improving its products and services . keep up with changes and announcements .\nmegapath services are not satisfactory . phones and internet have been down for six weeks .\nmegapath blog is your phone and uc provider being acquired ? what you should know .\nmegapath noted the transaction provides global capacity with over 400 new wholesale customers as well .\nterms of the deal were not disclosed . megapath chief executive harry taxin said his firm acquired most of phoenix ' s assets and liabilities in exchange for privately held megapath stock .\nmegapath provides cost - effective , feature - rich voice services for single and multi - location businesses , including hosted voice over ip ( voip ) and sip trunking services . megapath\nmegapath announced its business communications services officially passed its annual hipaa audit . thi . . .\nafter the deal , pivotal group plans on merging its new megapath assets with its wholly - owned portfolio company and connectivity service provider global capacity . as a result , global capacity will gain more than 400 new wholesale customers from megapath , along with roughly 300 megapath employees .\nmegapath offers enterprise - grade , comprehensive solutions for safeguarding records , communications , and transactions .\ncloud services provider fusion acquired privately - held megapath holding . to support this acquisition . . .\nfurthermore , megapath\u2019s nationwide all - optical mpls network delivers guaranteed end - to - end qos .\nwith megapath sd - wan real - time application failover , your business calls never drop . learn more :\ntoday , fusion announced the acquisition of megapath , bringing the private company ' s comprehensive por . . .\ndan foster , president of business markets at megapath , said the deal with pivotal group has been well received so far by megapath partners , who welcome the company ' s sharpened focus on cloud and managed services .\nmake arrangements to move your megapath service . call 877 - 611 - mega ( 6342 ) , opt . 2\n99 . 90 % business - class uptime guarantee ( 99 . 99 % when combined with megapath proactive monitoring )\n99 . 5 % business - class uptime guarantee ( 99 . 9 % when combined with megapath proactive monitoring )\ndeploy branch networks faster using megapath sd - wan to connect every one , in every office . learn more :\nusa phone is megapath ' s # 3 competitor . usa phone was founded in 1981 in cherry hill , new jersey . usa phone operates in the telecommunications equipment industry . usa phone generates $ 163m more revenue than megapath .\nmegapath inc . has been a past or current tenant within the buildings of the following commercial real estate properties .\nmegapath voice services save you money and provide advanced calling features that a traditional phone service can ' t touch .\nmegapath can provide dedicated internet access either as part of a comprehensive service offering or as a single service . the larger service offering includes sd - wan , hosted voice and managed wi - fi . megapath updated its sd - wan offerings earlier this year . the company calls its bundle containing internet access services and sd - wan megapath red .\nabout megapath megapath is a leading business communications and network provider that helps businesses fully leverage the cloud . megapath\u2019s award - winning service portfolio includes voice , unified communications , sd - wan , wifi , and internet services , backed by dedicated project management and 100 % us - based technical support . megapath is uniquely positioned to deliver custom managed solutions to businesses that desire a broad range of high - value services from a single nationwide provider . with over twenty years of expertise , megapath empowers businesses of all sizes to simplify operations , improve communications , increase productivity , and lower costs .\na major restaurant brand with 800 locations chose megapath for an economical , nationwide broadband solution and customer - facing wifi .\nconnect your workforce . secure your data . deliver optimal network protection and performance with megapath managed network & security services .\nagility networks is megapath ' s biggest rival . agility networks was founded in chicago , illinois } in 1994 . agility networks operates in the it services industry . compared to megapath , agility networks generates $ 167 . 7m more revenue .\ndan foster , megapath\u2019s president of business markets , says customers are more than ever looking for internet reliability and performance .\nfor more information about megapath , its eoc network expansion or to reach the new field sales office , visit urltoken .\nsecurely connect locations and business applications . megapath private networking and security services consolidate your locations onto a single private network .\ncraig young , ceo of pleasanton , calif . - based megapath , said divesting its wholesale business to pivotal group will free up resources and dollars that can now be pumped into megapath ' s fast - growing cloud and managed services businesses .\nfoster will become chief marketing and sales officer . he said he will likely move to megapath ' s headquarters in california .\nmegapath is at the bmw charity pro - am with xtranet partners . eric ruby and ayaz surka from @ xtranet , megapath ' s shawn heaney , and mark kothe from @ telelink consulting enjoying this year ' s event in south carolina . urltoken\nmegapath has employees and is the fourth highest among it ' s top 10 competitors . the top 10 competitors average 333 .\ntoday , fusion announced the completion of its megapath acquisition . the $ 71 . 5 million purchase was ma . . .\nmegapath , a leading provider of voice , data , security and cloud services in north america , today anno . . .\nto see how to get complete access to all of this megapath inc . listing and property information , register for free :\nmegapath has received 3 . 68 out of 5 stars based on 3 customer reviews and a bbb rating of a + .\ncustomer care : quality customer service is woven into the fabric of megapath ' s identity . by leveraging professional service delivery teams , systems and processes , megapath delivers mission - critical reliability and performance backed by stringent service level agreements ( slas ) .\npleasanton , calif . - - ( business wire ) - - megapath has expanded the advanced security capabilities of its . . .\nall covered is megapath ' s # 2 rival . all covered ' s headquarters is in foster city , california , and was founded in 1997 . all covered competes in the business support services field . all covered generates 58 % of megapath ' s revenue .\n\u201ci ' ve had my ups and downs with megapath from billing , deployment and to chronic bouncing of circuits . \u201d in 3 reviews\n( 4 - traders . com ) megapath hosted voice , sd - wan and managed wifi enable critical environment cleaning c . . .\npleasanton , calif . - - ( business wire ) - - megapath announced the winners of its 2017 channel partner award . . .\npleasanton , calif . - - ( business wire ) - - megapath announced its selection as a leading provider in multip . . .\npleasanton , calif . - - ( business wire ) - - megapath announced feature and design enhancements to its award - . . .\npleasanton , calif . - - ( business wire ) - - megapath announced that technology marketing corporation ( tmc ) n . . .\nskype \u00ae for business integration \u2013 enjoy the convenience of phone calling from skype for business using your megapath voice service . get megapath\u2019s award - winning hosted voice phone system integrated into skype for business . more than 50 business - class calling features help everyone get even more done . this all - in - one phone and unified communications solution extends the value of your skype for business / microsoft \u00ae lync deployment or microsoft office 365 \u2122 subscription , and works interchangeably with your megapath desk phone . go to megapath voice skype for business integration\nkeeping ahead of the competition means having access to critical information when and where you need it . megapath ' s connectivity services includes :\nmegapath , a fusion company , delivers innovative cloud communications and secure networking solutions that empower businesses to fully leverage the benefits of the cloud .\nmegapath ' s revenue is the third highest among it ' s top 10 competitors . the top 10 competitors average $ 64 . 4m .\nglobal capacity , a connectivity service provider , is upping its network reach by signing an agreement to acquire megapath ' s network services business unit .\nit\u2019s official ! megapath is now a fusion company . together , we offer more ways than ever to deliver the complete cloud . learn more at\nget the benefits of voip using your existing business phone system . leverage your existing assets when you choose megapath as your business phone system provider .\nvince bradley , ceo of wtg , a malibu , calif . - based connectivity services distributor and megapath partner , applauded megapath ' s move this week , agreeing that it will allow the company to better capitalize on the market ' s shift to cloud and a services - based it model .\n\u201cby selecting megapath sd - wan enterprise service , we trust that we will be able to serve our customers with maximum quality and without any downtime . \u201d\n\u201cmobility features and extension - dialing in megapath hosted voice unify our remote teams . . . it\u2019s as if the distance doesn ' t even exist . \u201d\nthis is the first service announcement that megapath has made since it sold off its managed services business to gtt and earlier its wholesale division to global capacity .\nbusinesses today need to converge their voice and data networks to reduce costs and drive greater productivity . duet\u2122 voice and data service from megapath combines business - class phone service and high - speed sdsl or t1 internet access into one low monthly rate , saving you money while giving you the business - class features your company needs to grow . megapath uses a private voice - optimized network so you always get crystal clear sound quality . megapath ' s voice and data services include :\npleasanton , calif . - - ( business wire ) - - megapath announced its selection as a winner of tmc ' s 2018 sd - wa . . .\nmegapath call center supports any call center environment from basic call distribution , queuing , and simple reporting , to call centers with more complex queuing and management needs .\nteleworker solution - enables a remote location to use an ip phone without the aid of a dedicated voice gateway or megapath connectivity . one phone per remote location .\nsanta clara , ca and pleasanton , ca \u2013 april 2 , 2013 \u2013 edgewater networks , a leading provider of enterprise session border controllers ( esbcs ) , and megapath corporation , one of the leading providers of managed data , voice , security and hosted it services in north america , today announced that megapath is deploying the edgewater edgemarc 4552 series esbc and the edgeview voip support system to deliver its business voip and data services . megapath installs its t1 and ethernet circuits using edgewater\u2019s voice - ready esbc as a wan access router , making it seamless for megapath customers to implement hosted voice and sip trunking services immediately , or as a future service upgrade .\n\u201cmegapath offered the shortest implementation and the best price . we now have unlimited calling , and we\u2019re not paying any more than we did for our previous service . \u201d\ncollaborate in real - time with megapath business phone and megapath one unified communications ( uc ) . increase productivity with conferencing and collaboration features such as presence , instant messaging , voice and video conferencing , and screen sharing . stay in touch using one business voip number and enjoy a full - featured uc experience across all of your devices .\ntaxin said phoenix ' s strengths complement those of megapath . phoenix has a strong technical staff and has been able to sign up many companies as customers , he said .\nboth megapath ' s cloud and managed services businesses are growing rapidly and the company is seeing consistent increases in customer demand ,\nyoung told mspmentor .\nmoving forward , megapath will be placing even greater emphasis in these areas , with plans to invest in product expansion , marketing , sales and system resources , and possible acquisitions .\nmegapath proactive monitoring service constantly checks the status of your internet connection\u201424 / 7 / 365 . if we detect an issue , we will automatically contact you via email , create a trouble ticket , and quickly work to resolve the issue and minimize your network downtime . using our self - service portal , you can stay in control of notification schedules and more . proactive monitoring is currently included at no cost with the purchase of a megapath t1 or symmetric ethernet circuit . see free offer or ask your megapath account representative for details .\n\u201cwhen we switched to megapath , there were some cost savings , but equally valuable to us is the ability to work with a single provider for our business technology services . \u201d\nconnect your ip - pbx using the same broadband connection you use for your business internet service . leverage your existing assets when you choose megapath as your business phone service provider .\nmegapath today has roughly 4 , 000 channel partners - - including both telecom agents and it solution providers - - and does about 30 percent of its business through the channel .\nwe are proud to bring an important part of megapath ' s network infrastructure and communications expertise to arizona , \u201d said dan foster , president , business markets , megapath . \u201dwith the addition of a new phoenix field sales office , our experienced sales team offers greater access to our innovative communications and cloud services to businesses in this growing economic region .\nthe megapath reseller partner program is designed for businesses that sell communications and integration services and want to utilize megapath\u2019s infrastructure to expand their breadth of service options or service areas . partners may opt for a network - to - network interconnection ( nni ) to the megapath mpls network , giving them private network access to their customers ' sites and the ability to prioritize performance - sensitive and mission - critical applications , like voip and video , over other traffic using the class of service capability inherent in the network and customer premise equipment . for connecting multi - site customers , partners can offer megapath ' s mpls and ipsec vpn services with integrated , network - based managed firewall , intrusion prevention , anti - virus , spam tracker and content filtering services . and , partners can offer megapath ' s ssl vpn with the optional remote access client and personal protection software to securely connect their customers ' mobile workers .\nmegapath ' s president and coo , dan foster , and his daughter maddie are 10 days away from their 8 - day trek up mt . kilimanjaro . all funds raised go to\nmegapath is committed to delivering the most flexible , cost - effective and scalable ip vpn , voice and security solutions available with the highest quality service and support . megapath leverages these solutions to significantly improve its clients ' productivity through the use of new applications and enhanced communications between their headquarters , branch offices , retail stores , mobile workers and business partners . users .\nmegapath broadband internet services keep your business connected . choose broadband speeds , plans and technologies \u2014 including asymmetrical ethernet , dsl , and cable \u2014 to match your bandwidth demands , at budget - friendly price points . megapath has broadband internet coverage nationwide , giving multi - location businesses the flexibility to select the internet service that meets the business and budget requirements at each location .\nmegapath offers a wide range of reliable business - class internet service options nationwide , including ethernet , t1 , fiber , cable , wireless and dsl . get speeds up to 10 gbps .\nprotect your network and data . megapath managed network security services including sd - wan , ipsec vpn with firewall and unified threat management are built on widely adopted , industry - leading technologies .\nto meet the needs of enterprise organizations and smbs across the country , megapath offers a comprehensive portfolio of voice , data , security , and hosted it services . whether a business has one location , multiple offices , virtual teams , or is looking for a secure way to transition to the cloud , megapath can deliver flexible , affordable solutions businesses need throughout the u . s .\nfor its part , megapath said it will continue to operate its managed voice , data , security and cloud services businesses , adding that this sale enables them to focus on these growth segments .\n\u201cafter evaluating several different vendors , we selected megapath because they have the most comprehensive network access available , along with the proven capacity to handle all of our remote connectivity needs . . . \u201d\nmegapath ' s president and coo , dan foster , and his daughter maddie are one week out from their 8 - day trek up mt . kilimanjaro . thank you to all who have supported\nmegapath is the leading provider of managed ip communications services in north america . megapath leverages its wide selection of broadband connectivity , virtual private networks , voice over ip and security technologies to enable businesses to lower costs , increase security and enhance productivity . businesses of all sizes can easily and securely communicate between their headquarters , branch offices , retail locations , mobile workers , and business partners .\nmegapath cloud services is playing into the mobile nature of its business customers by adding sms text messaging and mobile - to - desktop - device handover to its unified communications ( uc ) service .\nnetwork systems : megapath leverages its mpls , fiber - optic backbone network through direct network and systems interconnections with the country ' s leading broadband access providers . the megapath customer portal facilitates smooth implementation , management , visibility and control of its vpn , security and advanced ip services . the result is fully managed , cost - effective services with superior reach , reliability , performance and customer control .\na 99 . 9 % internet uptime guarantee means signing up for 8 . 8 hours of downtime per year . improve the equation with 100 % uptime and megapath sd - wan . learn more :\nthe deal also gives global capacity access to megapath ' s aggregated , central office - based network , which serves 50 markets and reaches over 14 million businesses , pivotal group said in a statement .\navoid emerging cyber threats . secure your data and communications in transit . deliver optimal network protection and performance , and empower workers anywhere . explore sd - wan and other managed security solutions from megapath .\nmegapath operates one of the largest end - to - end communications networks in the country , providing both commercial and wholesale services . the company provides a full range of data , voice , security and hosted it services for small , medium and enterprise businesses nationwide , as well as wholesale solutions to the carrier and service - provider markets . megapath helps businesses easily and securely communicate between their headquarters , employees and business partners to lower costs , increase security and enhance employee productivity . to learn more about megapath ' s managed ip data , voice , security and hosted it services , please visit urltoken .\nmegapath is the leading provider of managed ip communications services in north america . megapath leverages its wide selection of broadband connectivity , virtual private networks , voice over ip ( voip ) and security technologies to enable businesses to lower costs , increase security and enhance productivity . businesses of all sizes can easily and securely communicate between their headquarters , branch offices , retail locations , mobile workers , and business partners .\nlike phoenix , megapath is a provider of fast internet connections via a technology known as digital subscriber lines , or\ndsl ,\nthat allows old - fashioned copper wire to operate at high speeds .\nthis loopnet megapath inc . tenant and owner information is organized and aggregated from public records and the millions of historical and current sale and lease listings provided by members of the loopnet commercial real estate marketplace .\nin order to determine the number of users you need for your megapath phone system , count the total number of devices you need , including desk phones , softphones , conference phones , and fax machines .\nthe edgewater em 4552 serves as the demarcation point for megapath services at the customer premises , providing t1 or ethernet termination , data routing , quality of service ( qos ) and the voip interoperability needed to reduce costs , increase the speed of deployment and ensure high quality service delivery . the edgeview voip support system is used by megapath as a diagnostic tool that provides visibility into the performance of voip services .\nglobal capacity said the acquisition of megapath ' s network services business expands and enhances its one marketplace platform , which streamlines and simplifies the process of designing , pricing , procuring and delivering data connectivity solutions .\nthe addition of megapath ' s network services business also creates a $ 300 million company that is\nuniquely positioned to change how businesses and service providers buy data network connectivity ,\nglobal capacity said .\nif you wish to cancel your megapath service , please make your request by telephone . call 877 - 611 - 6342 ( select option 2 , then follow the menu options ) between 6am \u2013 5pm pt .\nthe internet is a cornerstone for today ' s businesses . a reliable internet connection must be fast enough for employees to conduct their daily tasks at an efficient pace and competitively priced in order to be an asset . that ' s why megapath offers a wide range of business - class internet solutions ; complete office \u2122 broadband access options include megapath ' s ethernet , t1 , bonded t1 , dsl , and cable .\npivotal group , the private equity firm that owns and operates global capacity , previously announced plans to buy megapath ' s wholesale business and national colocation aggregation network and merge these assets with global capacity last september .\nmegapath now hiring ! - do you aspire to work in a poorly managed company with a defective product and the customer service skills of a cucumber ? then megapath is for you ! you have a job you say ? you just want internet service that gets shut off for no reason , and you want to be put on hold for 20 minutes during business hours , and you want to be given no explanation when trying to find out why you can ' t get your internet turned back on . then megapath is the internet provider you want . give them a call today , they would be happy to do nothing for you !\n, a new charity formed by madeline foster and her father , dan ( megapath president & coo ) . in june , they climb mt . kilimanjaro to raise autism awareness & funds , with 100 % going to\nfoster said some of megapath ' s fastest - growing cloud services are hosted unified communications ( uc ) and collaboration , managed wifi and hosted voice . the company also offers hosted microsoft exchange and data backup services .\nd . craig young , megapath ' s ceo , said his company plans to use the money from the sale of its network services unit to reduce its debt and invest in its cloud and managed services businesses .\nwith megapath , you gain one provider for all of your business locations , one contact for support , one bill , and most importantly , peace of mind . grow your business . we\u2019ll take care of the rest .\nenterprise - grade network security services protect your network and information assets with a comprehensive , end - to - end solution that is fully managed by megapath . multi - layered security services protect against the most sophisticated cyber threats .\nmegapath this week finalized the sale of its network services business to global capacity , a chicago - based connectivity - as - a - service company . what does the transaction mean for both companies ? here are the details .\n\u201cedgewater networks enables megapath to cost - effectively scale our business services to a wider audience while providing a broader scope of next - generation cloud services , including hosted voice , \u201d said john scarborough , senior vice president of product and marketing , megapath . \u201cafter extensive testing , we are pleased with the ease in which the edgewater solution integrates into our environment as well as how it resolves interoperability and security issues while providing a superior end - user experience . \u201d\nbradley added that wtg ' s megapath business is doing\nexcellent\nat the moment .\nwe are continually driving more and more [ business ] to them due to the diversity of their product set ,\nhe said .\nby acquiring megapath ' s network services , global capacity said it will create a $ 300 million company focused on making it simpler and more efficient for business customers to purchase network connectivity for their diverse sets of domestic and international locations .\nmegapath provides premium quality , pre - packaged managed broadband , network security and remote access services at discounted rates , while partners manage all sales and marketing , billing and 1st tier support . a dedicated channel account manager is assigned to assist partners with all of their needs for selling and supporting megapath services . this includes providing sales training on each of the services offered and marketing materials that can be re - branded so the partner can effectively private label the service . megapath also provides access to partner portal for ordering services and tracking the progress of their customer deployments and network availability . these resources ensure that each of its partners is able to specify and deliver the best and most cost - effective solution for its customers .\nflexibility : by offering multiple access methods , hybrid vpn services , modular security offerings , industry - specific application support and end - to - end management options , megapath allows enterprises to minimize their network and it expenses while meeting their business objectives .\ndata , voice , security and hosted it services provider megapath this week finalized the sale of its network services business to global capacity , a chicago - based connectivity - as - a - service company . terms of the transaction were not disclosed .\nglobal capacity and megapath ' s combined network and automation systems form a business that eases the process of extending network connectivity ,\neric dunne , director of research for data networking services consultant vertical systems group , said in a prepared statement .\nconnect office locations and remote workers onto a single network , provide wifi , eliminate security gaps , maintain compliance , and reduce total cost of ownership . megapath networking and security solutions include managed wifi , sd - wan , managed vpn , and comprehensive security .\nmegapath , the leading provider of virtual private network ( vpn ) solutions and other managed ip services to businesses nationwide , today announced it is extending its solutions for the channel , adding antivirus , firewall , anti - spam , content filtering and ips services on top of its leading vpn and broadband connectivity services . megapath ' s reseller partner program gives clecs , voip communication providers and systems integrators a complete suite of next generation broadband , network security and remote access services to increase revenues , penetrate new markets and build customer loyalty .\nenjoy all the benefits of online faxing with megapath fax pro . the always - on service gives you more flexibility to fax from anywhere , using a simple online portal . enjoy greater document security as faxes are delivered straight to your email inbox . transitioning is easy .\nyoung said megapath ' s hosted voice and uc services have been experiencing\nlow two - digit\ngrowth rates , and that the goal is to use the capital gained through the sale of its wholesale business to catalyze that growth through additional marketing and advertising efforts .\none area that megapath plans to spend more capital on after it closes the global capacity deal will be security . in particular , the service provider wants to help its business customers be able to better meet the emerging payment card industry data security standard ( pci dss ) .\n\u201cdistributed enterprises are increasingly interested in deploying integrated site - to - site and remote access network services through a single vendor to simplify management , improve organizational efficiencies and reduce operational expenditures , \u201d said j . t . mcfadden , vice president of channel sales at megapath . \u201cas the leading independent provider of managed ip services in north america , megapath is enabling our partners to cost effectively deliver these high value services that their customers are demanding . these services not only increase revenue margins , but fill a critical gap in many service providers\u2019 portfolios . \u201d\nbusinesses can safeguard their information infrastructure and assets . megapath managed security service protects businesses from both internal and external threats . it is a turn key solution that allows you to lower the cost of security and meet the requirements of regulatory and legislative initiatives . security services include :\nwhile both companies will continue to be run by their respective management teams until the deal closes , global capacity ' s current president jack lodge will lead the combined company . both global capacity and megapath said that customer service and support will not be impacted by the closing process .\nthe top 10 competitors in megapath ' s competitive set are agility networks , all covered , usa phone , benu , evolve ip , sherweb , shift networks , lightpath , mettel and digium . together they have raised over 108 . 5m between their estimated 3 . 2k employees .\nmegapath revealed plans this week to sell its wholesale business and national colocation aggregation network to private equity firm pivotal group , in a move the company said will allow it to double down on other ,\nhigh growth\nparts of its business , such as cloud and managed services .\nfeatures like sms texting and device handover give our uc customers even more freedom of mobility by offering additional ways to collaborate instantly and efficiently using their business voip number on any device ,\nsaid kurt hoffman , president and ceo of cloud services for megapath , in a release .\nmegapath has earned an a + rating with the bbb and was recognized for meeting bbb\u2019s accreditation standards for establishing and maintaining a positive track record in the marketplace . the bbb code of business practices represents sound advertising , selling , and customer service practices that enhance customer trust and confidence in business .\nmegapath ' s complete office \u2122 solution enables businesses to enjoy the convenience of selecting a complete data and communications solution from a single provider , as well as provide reliable services that enable employees to work more efficiently . businesses have the flexibility to custom build their cost - effective bundles based on their unique needs .\npleasanton , calif . \u2013 july 27 , 2012 \u2013 megapath corporation , one of the leading providers of managed data , voice , and security services in north america , today announced the opening of a new phoenix , ariz . field sales office . as part of the company ' s ongoing ethernet over copper ( eoc ) network expansion , which includes the build - out of more than 680 central offices ( co ) , megapath is increasing its phoenix - based sales force to provide businesses greater access to enterprise - class voice , data , security , and hosted it solutions in the fifth strongest economy in the nation , according to the brookings institute .\nglobal capacity is excited to serve this new large customer base ,\nglobal capacity president jack lodge said in a prepared statement .\nthis agreement provides megapath customers with a dedicated vendor solely focused on ensuring they have the best access network performance available and ensures that they are on the cutting edge of network connectivity innovation .\nhosted microsoft\u00ae exchange is an advanced productivity solution featuring corporate - class email , as well as shared calendaring , tasks , and contact capabilities . it enhances employee communication and collaboration for businesses and organizations of any size . megapath provides hosted exchange at an affordable monthly cost , eliminating your daily maintenance worries with no investment in costly it infrastructure .\nwhen you think about that reach it ' s very complementary to what global capacity is winning today , which is in the smaller rural markets across the country ,\nedmond said .\nmegapath has dense assets in the top 50 markets across the country and combining the two into global capacity gives us a great accelerator going forward .\ncrm app integration - integrate business voice features with the applications you use every day , in a matter of minutes . megapath hosted voice customers can unlock click - to - dial capabilities , automatic call logging , caller - info screen pops and advanced call analytics within 25 crm or helpdesk applications including salesforce and zendesk . learn about voice integration .\npurchasing megapath ' s wholesale business is just one of several moves global capacity has made in recent years to expand its reach . in addition to expanding its presence into areas such as canada and the uk , the service provider has signed a number of interconnection agreements with other service providers , including peg bandwidth and 24 / 7 mid - atlantic .\nmegapath provides business communications and connectivity solutions for medium and large enterprises . we are experts at securely connecting business locations and remote workers with nationwide internet , managed networks , voice and unified communications . we back our services with the best performance guarantees in the industry and 100 % u . s . - based tech support , available 24 / 7 .\nsecure , managed site - to - site or client - based remote access connect office locations and remote workers onto a single network and provide your employees with seamless and secure access to corporate applications , files , and resources . avoid risky\ndo - it - yourself\nnetworking by leveraging megapath ' s networking experts for vpn implementation and management .\nmegapath one unified communications transforms teamwork . use any of your devices as your business phone , with the added convenience of real - time collaboration and conferencing tools . improve productivity and mobility with features like video calling , im and presence , and online conferencing ( including desktop sharing and guest access via web browser ) , integrated into a single application .\nincluded in all hosted pbx plans . view , play and read your voicemail and fax messages directly in your inbox . combines voicemail to email which allows you to receive voicemails and faxes as email attachments and voicemail transcription which sends your voicemails transcribed as emails to your inbox . faxes are included as pdf attachments . ask your megapath representative for details .\ni strongly regret signing a long term contract with megapath for my business . i wish i would have read these reviews prior to signing up . their sales team is very professional and responsive , but that ' s where the good service ends . megapath ' s service offerings aren ' t all that impressive and their execution is terrible . worst of all is their\nvoice portal .\nprobably the worst piece of software that i have ever used . making simple changes to our voice system takes forever because the software is a complete joke . i can ' t wait for my contract to end so that i can switch to a competent service provider for my internet and phones . stay away !\nmegapath anywhere - get one - number calling from any device . your calls appear to originate from your voip number and all of your calls are routed through your hosted voice interface . make or take calls using your desk phone , conference room phone , computer softphone client , or smartphone . move a call from one device to another without disconnecting the call .\nthe final feature included in this latest upgrade is voice manager integration , which allows users to access the voice manager tool from within the megapath uc client . voice manager enables hosted voice users to listen to voicemails , read transcribed voicemails , manage greetings , manage audio conferences , configure custom profiles and easily manage call routing and other settings to suit their needs .\nthe edgeview voip support and reporting systems are used to troubleshoot network impairments that negatively affect voip quality and provide visibility into the overall performance of the voip network . by utilizing the edgeview voip support system , megapath\u2019s network operations center ( noc ) has the ability to monitor call quality and perform advanced diagnostics that enable them to provide responsive , business - class services .\nsecureconnect is a network - based unified threat management ( utm ) solution that helps organizations safeguard information assets . secureconnect protects business information and systems from both internal and external threats through the use of attack mitigation , anti - malware , web filtering , and vpn capabilities . as such , it provides an ideal complement to megapath\u2019s mpls vpn , internet connectivity and remote access services .\nintegrate business voip features with the applications you use every day in a matter of minutes . megapath hosted voice customers can unlock click - to - dial capabilities , automatic call logging , caller - info screen pops and advanced call analytics within 25 crm or helpdesk applications , including salesforce and zendesk . we also offer integration with popular communication software , including skype for business and outlook .\nin addition to eliminating traditional telephony local and long - distance charges , megapath ' s voip technology helps businesses reduce their capital expenditures by allowing businesses to use a single connection for voice and data services . advanced features include one number identification through features such as new hosted voice mobile , find me i follow me , visual voicemail , and an easy - to - use management portal .\nlooking for greater bandwidth ? get speeds up to 10 gbps with fiber access . symmetrical connectivity provides consistent upload and download speeds , with the highest capacity available . run streaming media , large file transfers , voip and video conferencing , and much more , without interruption . with over 1 million fiber - lit buildings , megapath just may have this robust technology available at your location . call us today to find out .\nmegapath inc . provides managed internet protocol ( ip ) data , voice , security , and hosted information technology ( it ) services in north america . the company offers business broadband data solutions , such as business ethernet , t1 and bonded t1 , business digital subscriber line , ds3 - ocx , cable , satellite , and wireless broadband ; and hosted and integrated voice services , including analog lines , pri , and sip trunking .\nwhile the future is certainly voip , megapath understands that some businesses choose to leverage their existing infrastructure . so we continue to offer pri / analog lines . for those ready to start the transition to business voip , we offer sip trunking . and for those companies looking for a complete , feature - rich system we offer hosted voice\u2014with integration to popular applications like salesforce , call center technology , voip faxing , and unified communications .\nmegapath offers the nation ' s largest ethernet over copper ( eoc ) network , and is continuing to invest in its network throughout 2012 to give businesses faster and more cost effective broadband access . in addition to phoenix , the company currently offers eoc services in 45 markets nationwide , including albuquerque , austin , chicago , dallas , denver , los angeles , miami , new york , san francisco , and washington , d . c .\ncloud - based data backup and storage make recovering from data loss a painless process because they enable you to restore your data files quickly , conveniently , and affordably . because megapath understands that your data is your usiness ' lifeline , we partnered with mozy - the world ' s most trusted online backup service for consumers and businesses - to offer our customers a reliable , affordable , and easyto - implement off - site data storage solution .\nour isp was originally speakeasy , since the days they were a cafe in seattle , long before they bought by megapath . when we first signed up for a dsl account , we were far enough from the phone company ' s co that we were limited to adsl at 1 . 5 / 768 . this worked fine for years , but the broadband speeds have degraded to the point that they recently had to downgrade our service to 604 / 384 . apparently , changes made by the phone company have increased our distance from the co so that we are no longer able to receive decent dsl speeds . so we ' re paying $ 49 . 95 / month for broadband speeds that merit a grade of f from the ookla speed test . it blows my mind that this is the best dsl service that a major national isp can provide to customers living within the seattle city limits . both the tech who made a service call and a megapath sales rep have suggested that we really should switch to another isp . yes , a fine idea . if we would have done that back during speakeasy days , we could have continued with email - only service for a modest fee . apparently , that ' s not an option with megapath - - switching isps will require obtaining new email accounts . besides notifying friends of the change , i ' m not looking forward to updating my email address on every user account and software registration i have .\nto effectively run their businesses , our customers require a wide selection of broadband access , network security and remote access services to help drive productivity and revenue ,\nsaid tracy bogans , president of oclr inc .\nto augment our services with these offerings would take considerable time and resources , so we turned to megapath . with the company ' s history as a leading provider of managed ip services , oclr is confident that we are providing our customers with the best portfolio of services available .\nwhen you think of global capacity , we had one marketplace as a pop aggregation model so we interconnected our network , which sat at tier 1 interconnect facilities such as equinix or telx and reached into the competitive supply at that pop base ,\nsaid ben edmond , chief revenue officer for global capacity , in an interview with fiercetelecom .\nwhat we ' re acquiring from megapath is that central office - based aggregation of lec networks and the associated transport , backhaul and pops that go along with it .\nwe used them for 2 + years . the service was only so - so but it is pretty cheap . customer service is poor as well . the only reason i felt compelled to write a review is that after using them for a few years , we now want to move on to another provider . megapath . . . why will you not let me cancel our service ? i ' ve written , spoke with the customer service people , spoke with the cancellation dept etc . they just will not take no for an answer . i do not need your service any longer . can you please stop sending me bills !\ni work in an office in the bay area . we have not had internet or phone service for a week now . this puts us at a great disadvantage . what is the most infuriating is being on the phone with megapath for four days and having to resort to rude and aggressive behavior in order to get any results . just an endless loop of calling support and pressing 4 then 2 then 2 then 2 just to be told that there is nothing that can be done . it is seriously horrendous customer service ( and maybe even internet service ) for the amount of money they bill us for each month . needless to say , we are switching providers asap .\nmy company has been a megapath partner for 5 + years , and without doubt , i ' ve had more complaints and issues from my clients subscribed to mp services , than with any other group . voice quality was terrible at a clients office with mp service , however , intermedia phones worked perfectly . months of\ntroubleshooting\nwith a different story each time from tech support , led to us limping through the end of contract . an oversight in the service department ended up with the account not being closed correctly , even though we had migrated 100 % of the services to intermedia , and while i ' ve called in and worked with customer service three times already , the bills keep coming . the customer needs the $ 600 back that was accidentally paid , and we need this invoicing to stop ! ! !\nthe service provider continues to expand its ip - based service portfolio . it recently introduced a new unified communications ( uc ) service , enabling it to target the growing mobile nature of its business clients and a self - install sla option for its hosted voice product suite .\nselling this piece of the business to global capacity provides funds to do two things : de - lever our balance sheet and also allow us to have more resources for our fastest growing markets , which is our cloud services business and our managed services business ,\nsaid craig young , chairman and ceo for megapath .\nwe had to make a decision on whether to create value - added services for our customers and let somebody else that understands the network business from a wholesale standpoint as one of our largest partners , or do we want to do all three of them ?\nnononononono ! i didn ' t sign up for megapath - they bought my original isp , speakeasy some time back , and service has been awful ever since . but getting set up is such a hassle i haven ' t wanted to deal with switching . example : over christmas , my internet failed . i called a few times and eventually persuaded them that it needed fixing . they offered to send a tech out and i asked if i ' d be charged . i was assured i wouldn ' t be . having dealt with this before , i called again the next day and talked to a different person to confirm that ( a ) i was actually getting a visit and ( b ) i wasn ' t going to be charged . a guy came and put in a new modem . he did a great job and i was happy until i got my $ 355 bill this morning . so . . . yeah . i use an isp because i ' ve heard so many nightmare stories about comcast and there are very few other options for home dsl . but i recommend that if you have any other option , use that . if you go with these guys you will be sorry . ps : i just tested my connection speed - it ' s only 1 . 33mbps on download . so i probably haven ' t been getting the connection that i was paying for even when it was working . pps : webpass and monkeybrains are supposed to be wonderful if you ' re in their service area , so is sonic ."]}
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", "topic": 30}], "title": "poisoned pen press", "paragraphs": ["congratulations to barbara peters , robert rosenwald , the poisoned pen bookstore , and poisoned pen press .\n\u201cpoisoned pen press is like having an orchard in our back yard\u2013apples everywhere . \u201d\npoisoned pen press was begun as a separate corporation dedicated to publishing excellence in mystery .\nthank you for supporting the poisoned pen , and poisoned pen press , winner of the 2010 ellery queen award from the mystery writers of america .\ndriven , the sequel to drive , will be published by poisoned pen press in april .\npoisoned pen press began publishing in 1997 with the publication of the edgar award nominated az murder goes classic . initially planning on reprinting out - of - print mysteries , poisoned pen press soon after began accepting submissions of original works of mystery fiction by previously unpublished authors . currently poisoned pen press has approximately 700 titles in print and publishes around 60 new titles annually . in 2014 poisoned pen press launched the poisoned pencil\u2014its young adult mystery imprint .\nmark de castrique . a murder in passing . scottsdale , az : poisoned pen press , 2013 .\nthe poisoned pen press anniversary party was attended by about 50 readers and authors who spoke about their writing lives .\n( poisoned pen press $ 24 . 95 ) signed by talton late this week having sold out the first .\nif you don\u2019t know the history of the award - winning poisoned pen press , you\u2019ll want to check it out .\nin 1997 peters and her husband robert rosenwald founded poisoned pen press , a separate corporation dedicated to publishing excellence in mystery .\nrobert rosenwald is the publisher of the poisoned pencil as well as its parent company , poisoned pen press . indeed , he formed the poisoned pencil with wife barbara g . peters in 1998 . read more >\npoisoned pen press is well - known for the high quality of the books they publish . they are no longer a small press , but a well - respected publisher .\ncheck out the great pw starred review for the debut novel of poisoned pen press author doug burgess ,\nfogland point .\nmark de castrique . a murder in passing . scottsdale , az : poisoned pen press , 2013 . | read north carolina novels\npoisoned pen press\u2019 20 years of publishing translates to more than 1 , 000 titles , with authors coming from throughout the united states , as well as a few other countries . the poisoned pen press team consists of 10 people , including rosenwald and peters .\ndiane dibiase joined poisoned pen press in 2014 . a connecticut native , she attended smith college where she studied latin and . . .\nfounded in 2012 , the poisoned pencil is an imprint of poisoned pen press , one of the country ' s largest mystery book publishers . the poisoned pencil publishes books that feature a unique crime experienced through young adult eyes .\npublishing excellence in mystery . poisoned pen press publishes the best in mystery fiction and specializes in introducing debut authors and mysteries to the genre .\n, the poisoned pencil publishes only young adult mysteries . visit the poisoned pencil online at :\npoisoned pen press has created the poisoned pencil , a new imprint for young adult mysteries . the new ya imprint is looking for manuscripts between 45 , 000 and 90 , 000 words .\ntitles from poisoned pen press are distributed by ingram publisher services , available through wholesalers , in your local bookstores , and for sale on this website .\nmay 2017 marks the 20th anniversary of poisoned pen press , which was founded\u2014and is still owned\u2014by publisher robert rosenwald and his wife , executive editor barbara peters .\npoisoned pen press should be going strong for years to come . rosenwald and peters continue to be excited as publishers and owners of their nationally known bookstore .\n\u201call i can say is , thank god for poisoned pen press . i am always so proud and honored to tell anyone and everyone that i am published by a press with a worldwide reputation for quality . \u201d\nthe poisoned pen press was founded in 1997 by barbara peters\u2019s husband , robert rosenwald . it is an independent publisher that publishes more hardcover mysteries than most other publishers in the world . don\u2019t let the similar names fool you : the poisoned pen press and the poisoned pen are two separate businesses in arizona each with their own staff and business plans . while barbara peters owns the bookstore , her husband owns the press . each offers the other business their unique expertise ; peters edits for the press and her husband works on it for the bookstore .\nwhen i announced the anthony nominees the other day , i hadn ' t seen this important recognition . a lifetime achievement award will be given at bouchercon in baltimore to barbara peters and robert rosenwald of the poisoned pen bookstore in scottsdale , az , and poisoned pen press .\npoisoned pen press has tended \u201cto focus on traditional mysteries , where the investigation and solution of the crime is the driving force of the story , \u201d said rosenwald .\nbarbara peters , editor - in - chief of the poisoned pen press and owner of the poisoned pen bookstore in scottsdale , will moderate a series of brief conversations with several authors , after which you will have an opportunity to meet them , ask questions and purchase their books .\narizona - based publisher poisoned pen press has created its first imprint , dedicated to titles for teenagers , called poisoned pencil . the imprint is looking to release mysteries that cover , it said ,\nall traditional\nforms .\npoisoned pen , which was founded in 1997 and specializes in mysteries , has more than 400 books in print .\npoisoned pen press , one of the largest publishers of hardcover mysteries in the world , consistently receives positive and starred reviews from trade publications and the general press . their books have won or been nominated for every major award in the mystery genre .\npoisoned pen press grew out of peters\u2019s poisoned pen mystery bookstore , which one arizona television station recently described as \u201ca landmark . \u201d opened in 1989 , the store , in the historic center of sunny scottsdale , attracted both hometown readers and tourists . when the snowbirds went home and couldn\u2019t find the mysteries they wanted , they had the poisoned pen booksellers ship their orders , and today the bookstore\u2019s business is 80 percent mail order .\n\u201cpublication by poisoned pen press means being part of a tight - knit and supportive community . it\u2019s all for one and one for all . we\u2019re buoyed by camaraderie and good will . \u201d\nlifelong learning at pc and the poisoned pen press from scottsdale will join forces in february to bring successfully published mystery authors to pebblecreek as part of lll\u2019s continuing series of book and other events .\nas of march 2017 , poisoned pen press has been located above the poisoned pen bookstore , in the old town art district of scottsdale , arizona . the bookstore was opened by rosenwald and peters in 1989 and is known for its large schedule of author and literary events and its global outreach through webcasts and worldwide shipping .\nthe poisoned pencil , an imprint of poisoned pen press , is releasing its first title , janie chodosh\u2019s death spiral , on april 1 . the launch brings to fruition nearly two years of planning by imprint editor ellen larson and poisoned pen president and publisher robert rosenwald , who seek , according to rosenwald , \u201cto fill a void in ya book publishing\u201d with edgy mysteries that feature teenagers .\nscottsdale , arizona \u2013 poisoned pen press announces the upcoming launch of its first imprint , the poisoned pencil . founded to publish original , high - quality mysteries for the young adult market , the poisoned pencil is seeking manuscripts of between 45 , 000 to 90 , 000 words in all traditional mystery forms . for full submission guidelines visit :\nin celebration of our 20th anniversary , poisoned pen press has commissioned original short stories from thirty - five of its authors , past and present . some names will be immediately recognizable to mystery . . . read more\nemail any requests to sales @ poisonedpen . com . it ' s all part of the experience . thank you for supporting the poisoned pen .\n\u201cthus was born poisoned pen press . the first book we published was the compilation of those papers presented at the conference . it ended up being nominated for an edgar for best critical / biographical , \u201d said rosenwald .\nwith a packed calendar and devoted staff , barbara peters and the poisoned pen aren\u2019t stopping anytime soon . next year , the poisoned pen turns 25 , and they will certainly celebrate the milestone with a celebration fit for this innovative bookstore who has redefined the author event and given conferences their signature spin .\nwe look forward to seeing what the poisoned pen accomplishes in the future . to read more about the store , check out their website at : urltoken\nfollow this link to submit your writing to the new imprint . jessica tribble was named publisher of the new imprint and ellen larson is the new editor . since 1997 , poisoned pen press has published more than 400 mystery books .\nrobert rosenwald graduated from st . john ' s college in santa fe , nm in 1969 . he helped his wife , barbara peters , found the poisoned pen , a mystery bookstore . . . and more in 1989 . jointly they started poisoned pen press - - publishing excellence in mystery in 1997 in order to combat problems caused by consolidation within mainstream publishing including the loss of backlist titles and the shrinking number of midlist authors . poisoned pen press has since become the second largest publisher of hardcover mysteries in the u . s . , has a backlist of over 700 titles , and currently publishes approximately forty new titles annually .\nin recent years , poisoned pen press expanded into publishing the british library crime classics series in the u . s . and added a young adult fiction line . the latest addition is audiobooks , which rosenwald said \u201chas a lot of potential . \u201d\npoisoned pen press\u2019s hardcover sales are driven in part by the collector market , where there\u2019s a strong demand for signed copies . author events are the best way to get customers signed copies , especially personally inscribed copies , and the press maintains an email community for its authors , so that they can share information about contacts for signings .\n\u201cit ' s glorious to have reached our 20th year as an independent publisher , self - capitalized , debt free , and able to choose books to publish because we are crazy about them , \u201d said peters , executive editor of poisoned pen press .\npoisoned pen press came into being in 1996 partly in response to the shrinking mid - list in mystery publishing . for barbara peters , owner of the scottsdale , arizona bookstore the poisoned pen , too many fine authors were losing their publishers to downsizing . her husband , arizona businessman robert rosenwald , decided to form an independent mystery publisher to address the problem . robert is the president and publisher ; barbara is the editor .\nthe poisoned pencil is a young adult mystery publisher committed to publishing original , high - quality mystery books for teens and adults . founded in 2012 , the pencil is an imprint of poisoned pen press \u2013 one of the largest publishers of mysteries in the country . we hope to be known as one of the top young adult mystery publishers .\n\u201cwriting for poisoned pen press has been a rich , fulfilling experience for me . robert and barbara have assembled a highly competent , cheerful staff and have attracted a stable of talented writers who cheer each other on . it\u2019s a family . i wanted to write for an indie press and was lucky enough to get on with the best one . \u201d\nthe poisoned pen arthur b . reeve , american mystery writer ( 1880 - 1936 ) this ebook presents \u00abthe poisoned pen\u00bb , from arthur b . reeve . a dynamic table of contents enables to jump directly to the chapter selected . table of contents - 01 - about this book - 02 - the poisoned pen - 03 - the yeggman - 04 - the germ of death - 05 - the firebug - 06 - the confidence king - 07 - the white slave - 08 - the forger - 09 - the\n\u201cin 2011 i decided it was time . after contacting ellen to see if she would be interested in being editor - in - chief and help launch our young adult imprint , the poisoned pencil , to which she readily agreed , she and our then - publisher at poisoned pen press , jessica tribble , began the search for our first titles . \u201d\nthough poisoned pen press shares a name with its sister bookstore in scottsdale , ariz . , \u201cwe are entirely separate businesses , \u201d explained press president and founder rob rosenwald . \u201cbarbara [ peters ] is my wife and editor - in - chief of the press , but she also runs the bookstore . when she\u2019s at the publishing house she works for me , and when i am in the bookstore , doing handyman things , i work for her . \u201d\nas editor - in - chief of poisoned pen press and owner of the poisoned pen bookstore , barbara peters wears many hats as she pulls off the fine balancing act of overseeing one of the most successful independent bookstores in arizona while working on the publishing side of the fence . \u201cshe\u2019s tough and uses her years of experience and savvy in the biz to help shape my novels , \u201d says easley . \u201cwhen she\u2019s happy , i\u2019m tickled to death . \u201d\nit was a mildly crispy late afternoon in june when denis and i headed to the poisoned pen . we were both fairly recent converts to robert dugoni ' s books . . .\npoisoned pen press now publishes 36 books per year , according to robert .\ntypically two hardcovers and one paperback per month .\nthey have a\nfirst - look\ndeal with an independent film producer and their foreign sales are handled by danny baror of baror international .\n\u201cfor me , being published by poisoned pen press is like coming home . at my first left coast crime , the ppp folks i met were \u2018real\u2019 authors and i was not , but they made me feel welcome . they\u2019re great people and i consider myself very lucky . \u201d\nnot long ago , i posted about how much i like my publisher . clearly i ' m not the only one ! congratulations , robert rosenwald , barbara peters , and the whole team at poisoned pen press on being the 2010 recipient of the mwa ellery queen award ! cheers !\nthe poisoned pen by arthur b . reeve this book\nthe poisoned pen\nis part of series of 12 books of\ncraig kennedy , scientific detective series\nthis is a collection of twelve short craig kennedy stories . it involves just the elements one expects from arthur b . reeve : numerous murders , discussion of technolies to apprehend criminals , and some interesting settings .\nsam wiebe , the third echo , girl trouble : malfeasance occasional , macmillan / st . martin\u2019s press\nthe world of publishing can seem distant , austere , and corporate , but the \u201cfamily concept\u201d at poisoned pen press resonated with kaehler . \u201creally , it comes down to nurturing me as a writer and my career as an author . they do so with empathy and care\u2014and with occasional tough love . \u201d\nwith a name like the poisoned pen , you may feel like you should be walking into the setting of a murder mystery instead of a favorite independent bookstore . since 1989 , barbara peters , the owner and founder of the poisoned pen , has made the scottsdale , az store a place where customers come from far and wide to pick up their next whodunit fix or the newest fiction title .\nbecause of poisoned pen\u2019s volume , all submissions are now electronic . when the press acquires a previously published title for which electronic files are not available , rosenwald\u2019s crew may have a copy disassembled and sent to india for rekeying , which can cost as little as $ 215 for a 300 - page book .\nrecently , the publishing operation moved its offices into a space above the bookstore , but peters , now 77 , still often works from home , corresponding with the store and with the press\u2019s other editor , annette rogers , who has been with the publisher for a dozen years . poisoned pen press has a total staff of 11 , and its latest hire is longtime putnam executive michael barson , who is director of publicity .\ncritic oline cogdill recently wrote a piece for mystery scene that celebrated the 20th anniversary and the history of poisoned pen press . due to copyright , i won\u2019t reprint the article , but i\u2019ll certainly encourage readers to check out the story , including photos of publisher robert rosenwald , and his wife , executive editor barbara peters . urltoken\n\u201cit has been such a remarkable ride , \u201d said rosenwald . \u201cwhen we started poisoned pen press in 1997 we hoped to get a few out - of - print books back into print . now , 20 years later , we ' ve published nearly a hundred living authors and have a backlist approaching a thousand titles . \u201d\nkeith mccafferty and linda castillo braved the heat and made it to the pen . thanks for coming ! # bookstorelove\none reason for author interest in poisoned pen press may be its careful cultivation of the library market , which is currently the single largest market it serves . as of january , it publishes every new title in three editions : trade paper , hardback , and large print , since both hardback and large print are important for library collections .\npoisoned pen press was established in 1997 . founders robert rosenwald and barbara peters , the owner of the legendary poisoned pen bookstore , didn\u2019t aspire to create a publishing company that would rival the \u201cbig five . \u201d their goal was to publish works that were diverse and daring , that broke the cookie - cutter mold of traditional mysteries and thrillers . and they succeeded in doing that and more , publishing works ranging from an offbeat thriller set in botswana titled danger woman by frederick ramsay to jack the lady killer , a novel in verse by h . r . f . keating .\nfor news and updates about the poisoned pencil . members of the news media wishing to request additional information about the poisoned pencil are kindly asked to contact maryglenn mccombs by phone : ( 615 ) 297 - 9875 or by email :\nto meet market demand for these titles , rosenwald set up shop as a publisher across the street from the bookstore . soon the press was publishing new material , often debut novels , as well as longtime favorites . today its authors , once established , may move to larger publishers\u2014but established authors also sometimes make the move from big - name houses to poisoned pen .\nlarson has been a freelance editor and writer since 1990 , and began working with rosenwald 10 years ago to edit and help develop various poisoned pen mysteries . \u201cya mystery publishing had been rob\u2019s dream for many years , and before i joined poisoned pencil he worked with jessica tribble to plan and organize the new press , \u201d said larson . \u201cjessica was the publisher of the poisoned pencil during its inception and for the first year and a half of its existence . she guided me during those most important months . \u201d tribble is now managing editor at brilliance audio , but the imprint\u2019s mission remains the same .\n\u201cin my 14 years with poisoned pen press , every last staff member has been a wonderful colleague , unfailingly so . barbara peters has been a caring and intelligent editor , and rob rosenwald has worked tirelessly to get my books in front of reviewers , award committees and , most of all , readers . i\u2019m so lucky to be a part of it all . \u201d\nin celebration of our 20th anniversary , poisoned pen press has commissioned original short stories from thirty - five of its authors , past and present . some names will be immediately recognizable to mystery aficionados - - kerry greenwood with her phryne fisher mysteries , now also a popular television program , or laurie r . king who has charmed sherlockians worldwide with her beloved mary russell series\nother work : death will have your eyes , st . martin\u2019s drive , poisoned pen press / harvest the killer is dying , walker & company chester himes : a life , canongate ; walker & company . ny times notable book of the year difficult lives : jim thompson , david goodis , chester himes , gryphon books the potato tree ( poetry ) , host publications\nthese very cool shirts are a big hit at the poisoned pen . my personal favorite being a toss up between about six of them , one being the brave new world shirt for kids . ( click here to see all the different choices )\npeters and rosenwald trade credit for the ongoing success of poisoned pen press . \u201crob did the deals for our bestselling books , \u201d peters said . \u201cmiss fischer came to us complete , so i can\u2019t claim any responsibility for that . and james [ sallis ] always writes a clean novel , without any extra words , so my work was very limited there as well . \u201d\nthe new imprint will publish four titles in 2014 , but may increase its output next year depending on how the brand is received . poisoned pen , which is distributed by ingram publisher services , is headquartered in scottsdale , ariz . ; larson lives and works in upstate new york . \u201ci\u2019m the east coast branch of poisoned pencil , \u201d she said with a laugh .\nthe authors are responsible for most of their own signings . because they all have day jobs and / or a variety of other commitments , authors can arrange their events more easily than the press staff can\u2014especially given the press\u2019s small staff and volume of publishing .\nspeaking of accolades , next month poisoned pen founders barbara peters and robert rosenwald will receive the 2010 ellery queen award from the mystery writers of america for \u201ctheir generous and wide - ranging support of the genre . \u201d the husband and wife , who founded the press in 1996 , were also honored in 2008 with a lifetime achievement award at the 2008 bouchercon crime and mystery conference .\n\u201cto me , being published by poisoned pen press first means being rigorously ( and compassionately ) checked , edited , and presented to the world . my story and words are buffed and polished so that i know my best foot goes forward . second , it means i have a community supporting me\u2013friends , taskmasters , fans , confidants and colleagues among the staff and my fellow authors . \u201d\n\u201ci first met barbara peters at a bouchercon event years before the founding of poisoned pen press . during our brief conversation , i was struck by\u2013nearly bowled over by ! \u2013her enthusiasm for mystery novels and her insights into my books . \u2018wow , \u2019 i thought to myself , \u2018she would make a great editor\u2013better than any i\u2019ve had . \u2019 well , my wish has come true ! \u201d\ni may have been clueless about what it takes to be successful publishing mysteries when i telephoned jessica tribble , associate publisher at the well - established and well - respected poisoned pen press . but an hour later , i had discovered why this ibpa member can now produce and promote at least three books a month , support a backlist of some 450 titles , and garner industry accolades .\natheism books for teens books for young adults bullying canadian authors chaos theory drug abuse ellen larson endangered species food good books good books for teens hardware hipster holidays james ryan daley jesus jackson kate jaimet light lisa m . cronkhite mac magical realism meg dobson melissa tantaquidgeon zobel mental illness m evonne dobson mysteries native american fiction place poisoned pen press rumors teen fiction teen issues teen noir the poisoned pencil treva hall melvin troubled teens video - 2 writing ya books ya fiction ya mystery young adult books young adult fiction young adult mystery\n\u201cmy generation was taught to be readers , not writers . i started down that dubious path in response to a challenge by my ( then ) new bride . why not write a book ? she said . after many years and rewrites , poisoned pen press bought artscape , the first of many i would write for them . numbers 20 and 21 currently rest uneasily on my hard drive . \u201d\n\u201cwriters should root for the success of their colleagues , because sharing in the joys of your friends\u2019 accomplishments enhances the wonder of your own journey . yes , that principle is far easier to preach than achieve , which is precisely what makes poisoned pen press such and extraordinary place to call home . ppp camaraderie goes a long ways towards assuring that a writer\u2019s solitary existence never becomes a lonely one . \u201d\ni recall speaking to a publishing industry insider who once proclaimed that anyone venturing into the world of publishing was swimming in precarious water . \u201cyou can\u2019t defy the odds , \u201d he said . \u201cpublishing is fraught with all sorts of pitfalls . \u201d one of the few companies that has defied all odds , growing every year and earning the respect of publishers , authors , and other industry professionals , is poisoned pen press .\nfounded in 1997 by robert rosenwald ( president and founder ) , barbara peters ( editor - in - chief ) , and their daughter susan malling , poisoned pen press is an independent publisher of mystery novels . our award - winning mystery writers and our commitment to excellence for our readers set us apart . based in scottsdale , arizona , in 2017 we celebrated 20 years of publishing some of the best novels of the genre .\nat a time when major publishing companies have fewer and fewer resources to support their authors , tammy kaehler lauds poisoned pen for its publicity and marketing support . \u201cthey let me be me , whether that\u2019s my unusual topic or unconventional marketing approaches\u2014and they support me where and how they can . \u201d\n\u201ci ' m very proud of our authors and of the poisoned pen press staff , which inevitably has evolved over the years . with a great team and list in place we ' re experimenting with a line of paperback originals as well as working to bring the work of our authors to a wider range of readers , plus publishing the sterling work of the british library crime classics program here in the united states , \u201d peters added .\nin 1996 , the poisoned pen bookstore hosted a crime conference called az murder goes . . . classic . the conference featured current crime writers talking about classic crime writers . after the conference the authors , who had all presented papers at the conference , asked what the bookstore would do with them .\nour books routinely earn starred reviews from trade publications and the general press and have also won or been nominated for every major award in the mystery genre .\n\u201cwe hosted its first thrillerfest the next year at the biltmore . now it meets each july in nyc . if i have a theme for this year it would be \u2018experience the unexpected\u2019 , and authors include qiu xiaolong , marcia clark , steve hamilton , susanna kearsley , and jane cleland , a cupcake cozy with aavery aames , kate carlisle , and jenn mckinlay , and two of my own authors from poisoned pen press , michael kahn and sheldon siegel , \u201d peters continues .\npppress books routinely earn starred reviews from trade publications and the general press and have also won , or been nominated for , every major award in the mystery genre .\nkeeping in line with no corporate policies , the poisoned pen doesn\u2019t do author events like other stores where an author just does a reading or pitch . \u201cwe offer an evening ( or afternoon , or whole day ) out with an interview of 60\u201390 minutes that might include some reading , very interactive with questions , \u201d peters states .\nwhen it comes to different kinds of events , it seems like the poisoned pen has tried it all . \u201cwe host big events offsite at the arizona biltmore or various libraries or other locations . we support offsite events publishers set up , say a business event . we\u2019ve hosted teas and rum - tasting parties and potlucks and book launches and author lunches and dinners and once a new year\u2019s eve party with readings . this year we\u2019ll get to do a halloween party with sara paretsky so we may do prizes for costumes , \u201d peter states . all of the events ring true to the poisoned pen\u2019s motto , \u201cit\u2019s more than a bookstore , it\u2019s an experience . \u201d\nthe poisoned pen bookstore , founded in 1989 by barbara g . peters is an independent bookstore with strong specialties in crime fiction , especially british mystery and noir , history and literature of the american southwest . the store is well known for its heavy schedule of author events and for autographed first editions and does business nationally and internationally .\nmost new titles are about 250 pages , and their texts are designed with a standard template . print specs are standardized , too : 50 # text stock and 10 pt cover stock , coated to ensure the books travel well . this standardization is another reason that poisoned pen can release three dozen titles annually in three editions each\u2014more than 100 products\u2014with its very small staff .\nthe poisoned pencil is particularly interested in works with off - beat approaches young adults can really feel connected to and narrative choices that reflect the complexity and ambiguity of today\u2019s world . read more >\nit ' s a well - deserved honor . i appreciate all of barbara peters ' efforts to bring authors to the community . she ' s worked hard over the years to build an outstanding independent bookstore . the poisoned pen bookstore also works closely with the libraries in the area , to assist us in bringing authors to our communities . the bookstore provides the books that are sold when authors appear .\n* baby blue * by pol koutsakis translated by anne - marie stanton - ife , june 2018 , 292 pages , bitter lemon press , isbn : 190852491x * reviewed by lynn harvey . * . . .\nbefore the poisoned pen , peters was a librarian for a university and the library of congress as well as a lawyer . the store would have never have been born if peters hadn\u2019t chosen crime fiction titles over law . \u201cafter a serious medical mishap sidelined me , i moved to arizona where my husband to be one day said , \u2018now that you can do whatever you want , what is it you\u2019re going to do ? \u2019\u201d\n\u201cthe common thread in poisoned pencil is that each book features a unique crime experienced through young adult eyes , \u201d said larson . \u201cthey don\u2019t necessarily provide all the happy answers , but they challenge the mind . \u201d\nhere is the list of new releases for july 9 to july 15 ! lorna barrett ( aka l . l . bartlett & lorraine bartlett ) poisoned pages ( this will be the 12th in the . . .\nthe recent move in bookselling away from the chain model and to online outlets has led to some changes in what the poisoned pen sells . \u201cwe\u2019ve been pushed for say a decade out of crime fiction and into a bookstore that specialized in fiction and whatever else we like . the great thing about being an independent is when people ask , \u2018why is this book here ? \u2019 we reply , \u2018because we like it . \u2019 no corporate policy controls , \u201d she continues .\nis an independent publisher of mystery novels . its award - winning mystery writers and commitment to excellence for its readers set the press apart . based in scottsdale , arizona , pppress now celebrates 20 years of publishing some of the best novels in the genre .\nalthough sales promotion is a focus for the press , its authors vary significantly in their promotional ability . the authors with young children often have complicated schedules , while older ones tend to be calmer and can adapt to the unpredictabilities of event venues and attendance .\n\u201cour online customers , who outnumber our local customers , participate in drawings for prizes and can watch webcasts of some of our events , \u201d barbara peters states . their webcasts on their livestream account allow fans of their bookstore to personalize their experience with the poisoned press . this is especially helpful since nearly 15 percent of their business is global now . there are over 60 webcasts with authors such as sue grafton , lauren beukes , john sandford , and craig johnson with new ones being added all the time .\nfirst of all - happy new year to all of our customers ! at the beginning of each year , we , at the poisoned pen , look forward to the new titles that will be released throughout the year . in a way , we help keep america reading - which is very important . more importantly , we would like to thank every customer who has bought a book from us this past year ; it is because of you that we are able to keep this independent bookstore running . thank you !\nthat independent spirit has inspired loyalty to poisoned pen , from their employees who have worked there for a long time to their authors who have nothing but praise for the team . author warren easley said , \u201ctheir support of me goes back to before i signed a contract with them . they turned down two of my manuscripts , but each time it was with a detailed critique of the book and encouragement to stay at it and query them again . i took their critiques to heart and the third manuscript i submitted led to a three - book deal . \u201d\nlarson put out the call for manuscripts in the fall of 2012 . \u201ci received 20 or 30 submissions right away , from both agents and authors , and read every single one of them , \u201d she said . out of that group she plucked a half - dozen with protagonists in the 13 - to 18 - year - old range , which she signed for poisoned pencil . although larson and rosenwald knew what they weren\u2019t interested in , including paranormal , science fiction , and vampire novels , it took a bit longer to establish the poisoned pencil brand .\ni\u2019m ellen larson , and i\u2019m the editor of the poisoned pencil . which means i\u2019m the one who reviews the submissions , reads those that meet our criteria , and recommend to jessica those that i think we should acquire . once we\u2019ve acquired a book , i . . .\n\u201ci wish i were able to attend the anniversary party , as i\u2019d love to toast ppp\u2019s twenty remarkable years . my novels have benefited enormously from its wise editors . more importantly , i treasure the friendly , personal relationships that the press fosters . in my experience , that is truly unique in the industry . \u201d\nrobert kanigel the man who knew infinity , scribner . ny times notable book of the year ; l . a . times book award nominee ; nbcc award nominee apprentice to genius , johns hopkins univ press the one best way , viking . ny times notable book of the year high season in nice , little , brown\nit only takes a quick glance at the calendar to see that the poisoned pen has an author event nearly every day . due to the large crowds each event draws , there are fewer books stocked in the store and more daily deliveries to ensure they can sit over 160 people and have standing room for 200 . \u201cwe add visuals , power point presentations , music . food works , so we serve a lot of it free . we give away arcs at events to customers who have supported the author by buying a book ( we gets hundreds of arcs so it\u2019s a great use for them ) , \u201d peters explains .\nliz mugavero is the author of the pawsitively organic mysteries , published by kensington books , kneading to die , a 2013 agatha nominee , a biscuit , a casket , the icing on the corpse , and murder most finicky . liz also writes the cat about town series as cate conte for st . martin ' s press , coming soon .\nkimberly kurth gray is a recipient of the william f . deck - malice domestic grant for unpublished writers . in addition to her monthly post as the detective ' s daughter , she writes for scenes from a baltimore kitchen . her latest short story can be found in the boardwalk , a rehoboth beach anthology published by cat and mouse press .\nthe new imprint seeks \u201cworks with off - beat approaches and narrative choices that reflect the complexity and ambiguity of today\u2019s world . \u201d tribble explained more in the release : \u201cour goal with the poisoned pencil is to publish young adult mysteries that are fast - paced and relevant to today\u2019s teens\u2014books that adults will also want to read . \u201d\nhere are the april 2018 books by some of our members . they may all be found at your local independent bookstore . visit this link to find a store near you : urltoken books barbara allan , antiques wanted , kensington baron r . birtcher , fistful of rain , permanent press w . edward blain , passion play , pegasus christine e . blum , murder most\nhere are the february 2018 books by some of our members . they may all be found at your local independent bookstore . visit this link to find a store near you : urltoken books j . d . allen , 19 souls , midnight ink kelley armstrong , this fallen prey , minotaur edward arno , coronation souvenir , victory rose press alex berenson , the deceivers , penguin\nthroughout the years , robert rosenwald and barbara peters have won awards for their work at the press . they received a lifetime achievement award at the bouchercon crime and mystery conference in 2008 and the ellery queen award at the mystery writers of america in 2010 . some of their recent titles include michael bowen\u2019s \u201c a michaelson and marjorie mystery \u201c series , jon talton\u2019s the night detectives , and michael kahn\u2019s the flinch factor .\ndelving into the ya category , rosenwald says , gives poisoned pen \u201ca chance to give mysteries to an audience that is constantly facing the unknown , the unexpected , and even the dangerous . \u201d the 17 - year - old protagonist in lisa m . cronkhite\u2019s disconnected ( june ) can\u2019t remember much of her past , and struggles to understand what happened to her family \u2013 and why there is a grave with her name on it . in jesus jackson by james daley ( sept . ) , a 14 - year old boy searches for meaning \u2013 and a killer \u2013 following the death of his idealized older brother at their catholic school . treva hall melvin\u2019s mr . samuel\u2019s penny ( nov . ) features an african - american girl searching for clues that will help identity the killer of a friend and his two - year - old daughter .\nrosenwald saw an opportunity to take advantage of still - developing print - on - demand technology to do paperback originals , which was unorthodox at the time . but the publisher quickly shifted into producing original titles . \u201cwe started with four books , that first year , and are now doing 60 a year , \u201d he said . \u201cit has gotten a little out of hand . \u201d the press\u2019s backlist is now more than 700 titles .\nin addition , les co - edited with s . e . dahlinger a collection of mystery - related material from the bookman magazine ( 1895 - 1933 ) , to be published in 2007 by wessex press . wessex also will publish a collection of his sherlockian essays in 2007 . klinger writes occasional book reviews for the los angeles times . his current project is the new annotated dracula , to be published by w . w . norton in 2008 .\nlike a good novelist , tribble has a clear idea of each kind of press author , and she segmented them as a , b , c , or d level . as many as 20 percent belong in the first category : they do frequent signings , maintain blogs and / or web sites , know their customers well , and publish a book each year . some work in advertising , and when it comes to promotion , \u201cthey really get it . \u201d\nwhen it comes to promotion , tribble also works in high volume , with an average of 20 ( and sometimes as many as 40 ) messages a day on twitter . \u201ci\u2019m an addict , \u201d she admits , pointing out that the high number is partly because she and the press authors retweet each others\u2019 messages . she cuts down the work involved by using tweetdeck , an online service that automatically sorts incoming tweets into files such as \u201cmust read\u201d and \u201cauthor tweets . \u201d\nthe deborah knott series , mysterious press and grand central publishing : bootlegger\u2019s daughter . winner , edgar , anthony , agatha , macavity awards for best novel . washington post bookworld bestseller southern discomfort shooting at loons up jumps the devil . winner , agatha award best novel killer market home fires storm track uncommon clay slow dollar high country fall rituals of the season winter\u2019s child hard row . ny times bestseller death\u2019s half acre . ny times bestseller sand sharks christmas mourning three - day town\nwhich meant i understood completely the desire of the older generation of the abrahams family to find a just solution to the crime as quickly as possible . too much attention from the police or especially from the press would be seen as inviting just the kind of trouble that they had all left behind in europe . not that there weren\u2019t occasionally violent impulses and certainly casual anti - semitism in australia , but so far , those impulses had not broken out in pogroms and outright persecutions .\n, editor of the poisoned pencil , commented ,\nwe ' re not looking for clones of last year ' s hits . we aim to be known for our own list of smart , edgy mysteries that explore subjects real teens face every day - - books that will appeal to teens and adults alike , because they ' ll make you think . our first four titles give you a hint about the scope of the pencil : you can ' t define us , but you ' ll know it ' s a pencil title when you read it .\npeters : i think that , like all genre fiction , mystery swings up and down . it crested in the early ' 90s and is still down , while thrillers and big box books are up , largely because big publishers need immense numbers . i think readers are becoming bored with big books with high stakes and are willing to return to the smaller mystery . romance and history work well . so does the regional book , with its deep sense of place . i have expanded my definition of mystery to include the crime novel , and i think there are enough readers to keep us going at the bookstore , which survived 2002 intact , and at the press .\n\u201cboth are successful and challenging and as neither of us draws a paycheck , true labors of love . neither of us can imagine retiring but we are making provision for both in case one of us is sidelined by age or illness . meanwhile we bucket along , doing the nuts and bolts but working on reinventing ourselves as often as we can . to that end , i\u2019ve just promoted the 21 - year - old to fill a vacancy so she can keep dragging us along into the future , and we\u2019ve hired a more seasoned copy editor for the press to improve the quality of our production . you can never afford to sit still , \u201d barbara peters states .\nhi folks , has anyone out there ever worked with poisoned pen , or have knowledge of their editorial process . being fairly knew to the ' game ' , i ' m somewhat aware of the agent - publisher relationship and the rejection vs . acceptance processes with the big houses , but as i ' ve decided to seek a small independent house for my first mystery novel , i thought that ppp was a good choice . after querying , i was asked to send a 30 - page sample , which got reviewed and then sent on to a couple readers . i then was informed that the readers found enough promise in the project to have me send them the full mss . to be sent to a couple more readers . apparently if all of these readers are favorable toward the mss . it goes to four others , and then possibly to the executive editor . is this a fairly common practice ? i have had a wonderful experience with ppp thus far and was even pleased with some of the harsh criticism i got , as i know it will just make my work better . do other houses work in this manner , and if there is someone who has experience or knows about ppp , do you know how many full mss . they actually review ? i ' m just curious and would love to hear from anyone ' s insight . thanks , : hat jay\nbritish author - 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", "topic": 5}], "title": "peerless motor company", "paragraphs": ["peerless custom 8 was a car produced by peerless motor company . . . . more on wikipedia\npeerless series 69 was a car produced by peerless motor company . . . . more on wikipedia\npeerless series 67 was a car produced by peerless motor company . . . . more on wikipedia\npeerless deluxe custom 8 was a car produced by peerless motor company . . . . more on wikipedia\npeerless was an american automobile produced by the peerless motor company of cleveland , ohio . the company was known for building high - quality , precision luxury automobiles .\npeerless motor car co . , cleveland , oh . peerless motor cars 1910 , 1909 , man driving car and woman sitting on porch .\nnational museum of american history library , nmah library , peerless cars , peerless motor car co . ,\npeerless motor car co . , cleveland , oh . peerless motor cars 1910 , 1909 , tool box with receptacle for prest - o - lite tank and seat covers for peerless cars ( car driving in city ) .\nthe peerless motor car company began in 1869 as the peerless wringer and manufacturing company . it became the peerless manufacturing company in 1891 when it added bicycles to its line of wringer washing machines . the plant on lisbon street , adjacent to the cleveland and pittsburgh railroad tracks , had a rectangular , two - story office . the cleveland rubber company , whose general manager l . k . mcclymonds presided over the peerless manufacturing company , stood next door .\nford motor company , cleveland branch assembly plant , euclid avenue & east 116th street , cleveland , cuyahoga county , . . .\npeerless motor car co . | encyclopedia of cleveland history | case western reserve university | case western reserve university\nsoon automobiles came along , and in 1902 , the company became peerless motor car co . at first , peerless manufactured racing cars , notably the green dragon driven by barney oldfield , but then went on to build luxury cars . the last car built on the assembly line by peerless motor car co . was in 1931 .\nlike many american automobile manufacturers , the great depression proved to be too much of a challenge to the peerless motor vehicle company . the company built its last cars in june 1931 , although some of these cars were sold as new models in 1932 .\nin 1925 a new company peerless trading was set up in the uk to build british peerless trucks from spare parts and locally sourced components .\npeerless was a united states automobile produced by the peerless motor car company of cleveland , ohio , usa . the company was known for building high - quality , precision luxury automobiles . peerless ' factory was located at 9400 quincy avenue in cleveland , ohio . [ 1 ] the company also built heavy trucks from 1911 to 1918 , with a large number being shipped to the uk during world war one .\nestablished in 1869 in cincinnati to build clothes wringers , the peerless manufacturing company relocated to cleveland in the 1880s and began to build bicycles in 1891 , then switched to cars around the turn of the century . peerless soon found a pretty good niche in automobiles , building some of america\u2019s most prestigious luxury cars , and found enough success at it to warrant changing the company name to peerless motor car company in 1905 .\nthis 1932 peerless , with a complete aluminum body and engine , was one of only 3 built by the peerless motor car co . crawford auto - aviation museum , wrhs .\nalong with pierce - arrow and packard , peerless was one of the \u201cthree ps\u201d known for making cars . but peerless did not always manufacture cars . before the company was peerless motor car co . , it was known as peerless manufacturing co . their products included clothes wringers , bicycles , and eventually horseless single - cylinder * buggies called motorettes .\npeerless roots dates back to 1874 in cincinnati , ohio as a manufacturer of clothes wringers , clothespins , and washboards . from the beginning , the peerless company was successful and within a short fifteen years , had outgrown their facilities and were searching for new space . the company formed with the mercantile manufacturing company in cleveland and the new organization became the peerless manufacturing company . the cleveland location offered several advantages over cincinnati , mainly better access to shipping .\nthe peerless motor car company remains something of an enigma in the cleveland automobile industry . while the peerless car ranked among the nation ' s most expensive , its production outlasted moat of cleveland ' s medium - priced automobiles . while the peerless factory\nforeshadowed the best in modern architectural trends ,\nthe plant ' s manufacturing methods were twenty years behind the times when the company folded in 1931 .\nand find catalogs by automobile manufacturers . let\u2019s take a look at one of these catalogs , a catalog describing the 1910 car models for peerless motor car co .\nhistoric american engineering record , creator , et al . peerless motor car company , east ninety - third street & quincy avenue , cleveland , cuyahoga county , oh . documentation compiled after . photograph . retrieved from the library of congress , < urltoken > .\nin 1902 , the company reorganized as the peerless motor car company with a capitalization of $ 600 , 000 . the company maintained l . k . mcclyraonds as president and appointed lewis h . kittredge as its general manager and lewis d . mooers as its mechanical engineer . mooers\ndesigned a range of cars which were very advanced for their time ,\nwith shaft drive , bevel gears , and pressed steel - frame construction .\nthe peerless motor car company produced 90 automobiles in 1902 , raising that total to 400 in 1903 . the company manufactured many of its own components , becoming one of the first cleveland automobile plants to achieve a degree of self - sufficiency . that self - sufficiency did not lower the cost of the company ' s automobiles . ranging in price from $ 2 , 800 to $ 11 , 000 , the peerless was , in 1903 ,\nthe most costly touring car built in america .\nthe peerless motor vehicle company was located in cleveland , ohio . the peerless company originally built clothes wringers and bicycles but in 1900 began producing its first automobiles . in its early years , peerless was known for its innovation in automobile design . it was the first american automobile manufacturer to mount the engine in the front , using it to power the rear wheels through a solid drive shaft . this design dominated the american automobile industry throughout most of the twentieth century .\npeerless motor cars 1910 is located in the trade literature collection at the national museum of american history library . take a look at galaxy of images to see more pages from this catalog .\nthe peerless motor car co . , noted for its luxury automobiles , was established in cleveland in 1889 as the peerless wringer & mfg . co . , located on the city ' s east side at the junction of the cleveland & pittsburgh and the new york , chicago & st . louis railroads . by 1892 it had become the peerless mfg . co . originally a producer of washing - machine wringers , peerless moved to 2654 lisbon st . in 1895 and began making bicycles in the late 1890s . the company was manufacturing automobiles and parts in 1901 and was renamed the peerless motor car co . 2 years later . the company ' s factory , built in 1906 at 9400 quincy ave . , was designed by architect j . milton dyer .\nin the early part of 1900 , the peerless manufacturing company became a parts supplier for the dedion - bouton matoretta , a french automobile manufactured in brooklyn , new york . when that company ceased production late in 1900 , peerless began manufacturing its own motorette automobile as well as offering general machining and brass foundry services .\nin 1930 - 31 , peerless commissioned murphy body works of pasadena , california , to design what the company envisioned as its 1933 model . the task was assigned to a young frank hershey . hershey ' s design for peerless was a remarkably clean , elegant vehicle , powered by the company ' s planned v16 engine .\ncompany director ron ham . it was set back to 2 litre form sometime in the 70\u2019s or 80\u2019s .\nbelow is a list of all peerless cars & models that have come out so far . this peerless vehicle model list includes photos of peerless vehicles along with release dates and body types of each car . did you used to drive one of the old peerless cars on this list ? the company has had hits and misses , but definitely have put out some great cars . this poll features items like peerless series 67 and peerless custom 8 this list of car models made by peerless is a great way to see how peerless has evolved over the years . peerless types also have car class information available if you click on their names and go to their dedicated page .\nhistoric american engineering record , creator , j milton dyer , john mcgeorge , j c schultz , ernest mcgeorge , and l k mcclymonds . peerless motor car company , east ninety - third street & quincy avenue , cleveland , cuyahoga county , oh . cleveland cuyahoga county ohio , 1968 . documentation compiled after . photograph . urltoken\nwhatever the rationale , peerless converted its factory at 9400 quincy avenue in cleveland from auto plant to beer brewery . hendry noted that peerless officially changed its name to the peerless corporation in 1934 , but just about every other source refers to post - automotive peerless as the brewing corporation of america , and we\u2019ve found no reference to the peerless name being used afterward . carling\u2019s black label beer proved its most popular product , and the company grew rapidly during the mid - 1950s , changing its name once again in 1954 to carling brewing company .\nduring the first world war , the company supplied trucks and military automobile chassis in support of the war effort .\nthe peerless manufacturing company of cleveland , ohio became the world leader in laundry equipment and continued to find new business in licensing its designs and name to manufacturers outside north america .\nthe body was designed and built by murphy body co . of california . while work was underway on a coupe body murphy received word from the peerless company to stop the project ; all automobile manufacturing was being ended . the sedan was driven back to cleveland and stored in the old peerless plant - which had been taken over by the carling brewing company .\nto promote the company and its products , the company hired a famous race car driver , barry oldfield , to drive one of its cars . the car soon earned the nickname the\ngreen dragon .\noldfield set a number of speed records in the green dragon , making peerless a respected name in automobile manufacturing . over time , a number of\ngreen dragons\nwere built to advertise the company .\nwonderful writing and photo , dan ! i found a peerless once with a 6 - digit patent number which proved to go back to 1869 . the company goes back to 1865 .\nunfortunately , production was halted before the coupe versions could be completed . the decision was made to switch to beer production . the peerless sedan would be the final vehicle produced by the company .\nthe company survived for many years , struggling through the great depression era , and after completing one v - 16 prototype the company shut down in mid - 1932 . when the volstead act was repealed , ending prohibition , the peerless applied for a license to brew carling ' s black label beer and red cap ale . the company prospered and by the 1960 ' s had twenty - three breweries in the us . , canada , and overseas .\nas with all peerless cars , this prototype is built largely of lightweight aluminum to a design by murphy . peerless was one of the very few companies to use a v - 16 engine , and the 465 - cubic - inch v - 16 in this prototype offered 173 bhp , enabling the car to cruise at speeds around 100 mph in great comfort . due to the economic climate at the time , the company decided that luxury cars were not the way to go . peerless ended car production entirely in 1932 , and redirected its efforts into the far more lucrative brewing business . as such , this car is the very last car produced by the pioneering peerless motor car company . the prototype was later purchased by the crawford auto - aviation museum .\nby 1960 , peerless cars ltd . were in considerable financial difficulty and they were soon forced into liquidation . despite this , the enthusiasm of the directors continued , and rather than sell off the large quantities of spares and equipment for next to nothing , it was decided that they should form a new company and restart production on a more modest scale . the phase 2 peerless had ( in company press releases ) been describe\na sixty - horsepower four - cylinder peerless was created by mooers by 1904 . it was used by the company ' s new driver , eli ' barney ' oldfield for use in competition . the car was given the nickname , the ' peerless green dragon ' and would become a pillar in defining peerless ' s reputation for high performance coupled with quality and durability .\nestablished in cleveland in 1900 , peerless motors began producing de dion ' machines ' under license from the french company . at the time , cleveland was the thriving center of automotive production in the united states . peerless employed barney oldfield as a driver of its green dragon racecar ; in early speed races peerless proved the durability of the product and setting world speed records .\nsoon , peerless began to promote its automobiles as luxury cars . the company ' s slogan became\nall that the name implies .\nadvertising for the car described\nan interior resembling a cozy and luxuriously furnished drawing room .\nthe focus on luxury meant that only wealthy americans could afford to own a peerless . unfortunately , although peerless had been known for its technical innovations in automotive design in the early years , it began to stagnate by the 1910s and 1920s . eventually , peerless no longer focused on the luxury market and began to manufacture automobiles for mainstream markets . the company changed its slogan to\nnow there ' s a peerless for everyone .\nbut let\u2019s go back to 1910 when the company was busy making cars . peerless motor cars 1910 illustrates two models for that year . model 27 is a four - cylinder thirty horsepower car and model 28 is a six - cylinder fifty horsepower car . the catalog begins with a description of both models including improvements for the 1910 models . one improvement was \u201ca larger gasoline tank , holding about 22 gallons . \u201d\nestablished in cleveland in 1900 , peerless motors began producing de dion - bouton\nmachines\nunder license from the french company . at the time , cleveland was the thriving center of automotive production in the united states . peerless employed barney oldfield as a driver of its green dragon racecar ; in early speed races peerless proved the durability of the product and setting world speed records . peerless was noted for its use of flat - plane crankshafts in its engine designs .\ncarling itself remained in business afterward , merging with national brewing company in 1975 before being bought out by g . heileman brewing in 1979 . stroh then bought out g . heileman in 1996 and pabst in turn bought the carling brand from stroh in 1999 . pabst continues to market carling black label in the united states today , while carling products overseas continue to be marketed by the descendant company of the original canadian carling company .\nmy grandfather rh collins and his associates purchased peerless motor car company in may of 1922 . prior to that he was the president of cadillac . he left gm in 1922 along with his friend billy durant . he met durant in 1908 when he was general sales manager of john deere . he also was a general manager at buick and a vice president at gm exports sales prior to joining cadillac as president in 1918 . i think that he left peerless in about 1926 and retired in pasadens , ca . his son wilbur collins and son - in - law frank miller were on the board at peerless also . .\nhistoric american engineering record , c . , dyer , j . m . , mcgeorge , j . , schultz , j . c . , mcgeorge , e . & mcclymonds , l . k . ( 1968 ) peerless motor car company , east ninety - third street & quincy avenue , cleveland , cuyahoga county , oh . cleveland cuyahoga county ohio , 1968 . documentation compiled after . [ photograph ] retrieved from the library of congress , urltoken\nyou can take todays peerless for a drive , you might get in trouble if caught .\npeerless ' downfall was in its quality . [ citation ( source ) needed ] in the 1920s , the company was producing conservatively - styled vehicles that would last for ten or more years . current peerless owners held onto their cars , which ran very well ; new money buyers of luxury cars were attracted to lasalle , packard and the studebaker president series .\nthis article is about the american automobile . for other uses , see peerless ( disambiguation ) .\nthe peerless la type was a 7 - tonner of forward control layout fitted with a gardner engine .\ntwo years after moving to cleveland , the company embarked on new business ventures ; bicycle building had become popular and peerless followed the boom , entering the business around 1891 . success again followed , but the business of bicycle making was short - lived , as auto production soon surpassed bicycles . peerless decided to follow the trend , and entered the new and uncharted world of automobile production .\nthe disagreement also resulted in peerless motors losing its franchise , which meant it eventually fell back into receivership . there had been an urgent need to find another project to keep the company afloat and john gordon managed to persuade jim keeble to join him as chief designer and ( the only ) engineer to help him develop a chassis for use with the corvette engine and gearbox . this car became know as the gordon gt . the new company ( the gordon automobile company ) approached many people in an endeavour to find strong financial backing without success and eventually , with only the prototype built , john gordon and jim keeble parted company . as it happens the project was resurrected at a later date and premises were established at eastleigh ( hampshire ) where ' gordon keeble ltd ' was founded . a total of 99 gordon keebles were built and many still survive to this day .\nso it\u2019s a bit of a fallacy to think that all automakers live and die by the car alone . as companies , they often have multiple streams of revenue and multiple paths to continued survival that frequently have nothing to do with cars . and sometimes , those non - automotive ventures keep the carmakers\u2019 names \u2013 or even certain components , like engines \u2013 around long after auto production ceases , long after the official end dates given in the encyclopedias . no less , some of them make for good stories , as is the case with the peerless motor car company .\nso in a way , you can still buy a peerless product . just don\u2019t take it for a drive .\njust as the car was ready to be shipped back to cleveland , the board of directors pulled peerless out of the automotive business and reoriented the company to brew beer under the carling black label brand . hershey ' s prototype was walled up in a room at the peerless factory where it sat until the end of world war ii . hershey ' s prototype is now owned by the crawford auto - aviation museum in cleveland .\npeerless was the first company to successfully use a flyball governor to maintain speeds . they were the first to use a hinged steering wheel which allowed easier access into the cockpits for the driver . another first was the use of aluminum in their side - entrance tonneau along with being the first closed formal body in american production .\ni have a lot of car pictures , including 2 of the 3 p\u2019s packard & pierce arrow , but peerless has escaped me so far . metal recycling drives for war production were especially hard on peerless cars because of their high aluminum content .\nof documentation regarding the factory . their documentation addresses the history of the structure and of the peerless operations in cleveland in detail .\naround 1971 , i found 17 peerless automobiles sitting in sheds on a farm in illinois , along with about 200 packards . the peerless cars were very large and beautifully appointed on the inside . there used to be a saying : the three p\u2019s , packard , peerless , pierce arrow . i visited that farm nearly 40 years later and most of the cars on that farm had rotted into the ground .\nthroughout the catalog are images of several peerless cars . one of these is the peerless limousine . \u201cplanned and built on attractive lines calculated to please the most refined tastes , \u201d the peerless limousine seated five people . passengers had the luxury of electric reading lights , armrests , and a speaking tube to communicate with the driver . other cars illustrated in the catalog include the touring car , roadster , and landaulet .\nthe following peerless vehicles are deemed\nclassic cars\nby the classic car club of america ( ccca ) : 1925 series 67 ; 1926 \u2014 1928 series 69 ; 1930 - 1 custom 8 and the 1932 deluxe custom 8 . however , all peerless vehicles are considered collectible .\npeerless ' downfall was in its quality . in the 1920s , the company was producing conservatively styled vehicles that would last for ten or more years . current peerless owners held onto their cars , which ran very well ; new buyers of luxury cars were attracted to lasalle , packard and the studebaker president series . the great depression made it difficult for many to afford these high - priced vehicles . the small group of individuals who could afford one slowly diminished and the competition from other builders decreased the number of potential buyers .\nwere published in march / april 1961 by autosport , the motor and the autocar . although\nthe motor\nconsidered that there was a little understeer or oversteer , with the handling remaining well balanced at all times , john bolster , writing for\nautosport\n, thought that the handling was not as sure as the peerless he had previously tested . he initially believed that the warwick had a tendency to bounce on bumpy corners , whereas his colleague in the passenger seat had been very impressed with the roadholding , so he discounted his first assessment . meanwhile , stuart bladon of\nthe motor\ntested the same car and criticised the roadholding and suspension , suggesting that the combination of tr front suspension and the de dion rear end did not work , with the matching springs not being ideal . little roll was reported and although remaining stable and following the chosen line , he believed there was a tendency to understeer . for some unaccountable reason the car was at its best on right hand bends ! steering was noted to be heavier than the tr but redeemed itself at speed . lack of ground clearance and ineffectiveness of the handbrake were common complaints . the tr handbrake fitted to the peerless was excellent , however the warwick had an umbrella type pull handle located under the dashboard which lacked sufficient leverage .\na wonderful boost to sales followed and it was apparent that the available space at peerless motors was becoming insufficient to set up full production . fortunately a newly vacated factory became available on the farnham road ( slough ) , it was large shabby and neglected but ultimately cheap . peerless cars ltd was then set up with the production facilities while ' peerless motors ' continued to handle the sales . although not eligible for the 1958 london motor show , they were allocated a stand at earls court the following year . here they displayed a red model with steel wheels and a stripped lhd chassis with wire wheels . the display formed part of a select group of moulded plastic bodied vehicles which attracted much attention . the peerless was highly acclaimed by the press for is standard of finish and the simple layout of the de dion rear suspension , considered by some to be the most technically interesting feature of the show .\nin 1931 peerless closed its business , unable to find a market for luxury cars during the depression . the business was reorganized and eventually became the\nlouis p . mooers had some experience in building automobiles , and he was tasked with leading the peerless company in this new direction . peerless licensed dedion bouton designs , building both four - wheeled motorettes and three - wheeled tricycles from the single cylinder dedion engines . mooers first design for peerless used a two - cylinder engine with a single - throw crankshaft in which both pistons moved in he same direction . the engine layout followed the panhard system design which had the engine in the front and drive taken through to transmission and on to the rear axle by a driveshaft . this two - cylinder vehicle was elegant , built of high quality , and suitable to traverse the continually evolving roadways .\nthe slough ( berkshire , england ) built peerless gt believe it or not , derives its name from the premises at which it was originally manufactured more than 50 years ago . these premises had long had the association with the peerless marque , though not for anything as exotic as 2 + 2 sports cars . the peerless works had derived its name from the world war 1 american army lorries that it once prepared for re - sale .\njim is correct in noting that the peerless prototype is in the crawford collection . the main gallery has just undergone a multi - million dollar renovation . the peerless is part of the fantastic \u201csetting the world in motion\u201d exhibit which highlights the cleveland area\u2019s historic contribution to the transportation industry . definitely worth a visit .\nin 1931 a new updated range was introduced as the peerless 90 series and heavy duty 12 - tonner model on a six wheel chassis with shaft drive .\na very unusual and technically advanced aspect of the design was the cambered rear axle which was positioned at a three - degree positive angle in each rear wheel and required a complete rear axle to cope . according to the peerless company , the benefit of this design was higher ground clearance for the differential and strong wood - spoke wheels . in modern terms , it would be similar in design to the ' positive offset rims . '\nnot withstanding all the criticism , even\nthe motor\nconsidered that although the warwick may have seemed unacceptably rough , noisy and imperfect in some departments , at the basic price of \u00a31666 it offered a distinctive combination of size , price and performance unique amongst british sportscars . at 105 mph , it was faster than any other closed four seater in it ' s price range .\nfollowing the armistice of 1918 , many lorries that had seen active service on the ' western front ' were brought back to a vehicle storage depot in slough ( berkshire england ) in order that they may be sold off as government surplus . a large majority of the lorries were american and a good proportion of these , were originally from the peerless lorry company in cleveland , ohio ( u . s . a . ) . sales continued well in to the roaring twenties but gradually what remained of the lorries required considerable re - conditioning . slough lorries and components ltd were set up to recondition these ex - wd ( war dept . ) lorries and as time progressed they began to incorporate more and more british material into them . eventually they were making most parts of the vehicles themselves and indeed the british firm outlasted the original american company ( as a lorry manufacturer ) by several years . as a point of interest , the american company transferred it ' s efforts to brewing alcoholic beverages !\nthroughout its history , peerless lagged behind in sales to cadillac and pierce - arrows , but it endured through many internal problems and management changes . in 1921 the company was sold to richard collins , the former president and general manager of cadillac . many of cadillac\u2019s top level executives came with him . peerless assests were $ 14 , 000 , 000 . 00 and all looked well . sales soared where other companies were stumbling along . even with this success , troubles continued and collins and his team were out . this team would make the 1926 pontiac . the peerless continued in business with different models until 1931 , when it was decided that brewing a keg of carling black label beer would be more profitable . rh collins retired to pasadena , ca in about 1926 .\nyet , peerless automobiles sold well . by 1906 , the company had outgrown its lisbon street facility . it purchased , as a site for a new plant , a former farm at the corner of quincy avenue and oakdale street ( e . 93rd street ) abutting the new york and st . louis railroad tracks . that same year , 1906 , lewis kittredge became president ; edwin parkhurst , vice - president ; and charles schmidt , chief engineer .\ni have always respected peerless , and this car . it was designed by frank hershey , a renown walter m . murphy co . , coachbuilder ( pasadena ) designer . frank once told me that designing the peerless was his \u201cproudest moment . \u201d i\u2019ve seen it at the crawford museum ( cleveland ) and then drove by where the peerless plant \u201cuse\u201d to be located . my understanding is that after the owner paid a huge amount for the car , that he didn\u2019t keep it very long .\nas the peerless evolved , it along with makes packard and pierce - arrow , became known as the ' three - p ' s ' of premium vehicles in the united states .\nmy grandmother was james bohannon\u2019s personal secretary and she would often mention the \u2018peerless 16 cylinder all aluminum\u2019 . i think i saw that car at bohannon\u2019s estate \u2018greystone\u2019 when she would visit him .\nas the peerless evolved , it , along with makes packard and pierce - arrow , became known as the\nthree - ps of motordom\n( premium vehicles ) in the united states .\ninterest generated from the paris motor show alone had suggested that the sales potential could be at least 1500 cars a year . one american distributor had asked for 80 a month , rising to 150 . the first three production peerless models came off the line toward the end of may 1958 and were displayed to the worldwide motoring correspondents early in june . press releases throughout the world acclaimed the peerless as the\nsports car for the family man\n. no longer was it a case of\neither - or\nfor the young man who wanted a wife , a family and a sports car . another publicity stunt soon emerged as by far the most daring , in the form of an entry in the most demanding test of durability imaginable , le mans . what better publicity could there be than to enter the 1958 24 hour race ( please see the le mans page for the full story ) . they managed to get two entries , one confirmed and one reserve . the result of this race surpassed all expectation . after 24 hours of almost continuous rain , the peerless finished 16th , winning it ' s class .\nunfortunately , at about this time trouble was brewing for the two peerless companies . it was proposed by another director that a further member , robert thornton , be brought onto the board . john gordon had reasons to disapprove of this move , but after a stormy meeting of the peerless cars directors , the entry of thornton was approved by a vote of three to two . john gordon and sam rostron promptly resigned . the resignation of this , the driving force behind the company caused some unease within the component supply companies and confidence was soon lost in the project . the last recorded factory built phase 2 peerless on record is chassis number gt2 / 00296 , although gt2 / 00294 was registered at a later date . so it would appear that only about 50 phase 2s were ever built . ( we do know that some were later assembled by various companies and registered following the demise of the even more short lived warwick project , built from spares left over but easily identified by their odd chassis numbers .\noldfield and mooers both left peerless in 1905 to join a st . louis business called moon . charles schmidt was given mooers position ; schmidt was the former chief engineer for packard and an experienced high speed driver .\nin regard to the last line , back in my younger ( and stupider ) days i took many peerless products for a drive , and i grounded my kids for months when i caught them doing the same thing .\npeerless was one of the first companies to use electric lighting . they used a gray & davis system as early as 1910 and then upgrading in 1913 to a single voltage gray & davis system which now included an electric starter .\nhowell , james w . and hershey , hershey franklin q . franklin q . hershey ' s murphy - bodied peerless v - 16 prototype collectible automobile , volume 12 , number 4 , december 1995 . pp . 56 - 63 .\nthat \u201932 peerless prototype is indeed a gorgeous car . i can easily understand why , among all the terrific designs frank hershey created at murphy ( and of course elsewhere later ) , this was his \u201cproudest moment . \u201d but in general i\u2019m not very fond of peerless cars of the classic era . for some reason they usually had slab - flat sides , a look that ( to me ) suffered in comparison to the somewhat more rounded contours of the big packards and other contemporary classics .\nwith john gordon now firmly ' on board ' , a second alloy bodied four - seater prototype was built and exhibited at the 1957 paris motor show where it was subjected to close scrutiny by some of the standard triumph board . needless to say , words of encouragement were expressed . on returning to england , the car was driven to the triumph factory were lyndon mills , harry webster , martin tustin and alick dick ( of the triumph board of directors ) made the proper congratulatory remarks . the object of that visit was achieved , standard triumph agreed to supply all the components needed to start full production .\nas much as we auto enthusiasts hyperfocus and sometimes glorify the carmakers that brought us our favorite four - wheeled finery , at the end of the day , they\u2019re simply businesses doing what they can to make a buck . sure , car guys oftentimes took the helm and cranked out some magnificent machinery , but they wouldn\u2019t do so unless somehow , some way , they were sure that what they were doing would benefit the company in the long run .\nin the 1912 peerless catalog were the 415 cubic - inch engine rated at 38 horsepower , a 578 cubic - inch unit with nearly 50 horsepower available , and a massive 825 cubic - inch engine that produced an astonishing 60 horsepower . these horsepower figures were really about half of what the engine truly produced . peerless did not bother giving horsepower figures ; their patrons did not car for these details . the 825 cid engine still holds the guinness record as the largest engine ever cataloged and built for consumer use .\na good friend owns a 1931 peerless custom 8 club sedan that is under restoration . i have followed the progress on the car over the past several years and it is a magnificent looking machine with really excellent styling and attention to details such as curved door bottoms and splash pan that repeats that curve etc . there is a peerless club and they held a meet at the gilmore / ccca museum site this past summer . i hope one of the members writes in and lets us know how they can be contacted .\nin 1930 a british 8 - tonner was introduced with a 4 - cylinder gardner diesel and optional pneumatic tyres based on a strengthened chassis of the earlier model . this was then followed by the peerless trader a new 8 - tonner with a meadows 6 - cylinder engine .\nprior to it being displayed at the paris motor show , john bolster had tested the prototype for auto sport magazine , and the following year he carried out a more comprehensive test of a production car . the general finish had ( by then ) improved but some details needed more work . although heavier than the triumph and morgan two - seaters with the same power unit , the peerless was quicker off the mark . this was no doubt due to the de dion axle , which virtually eliminated wheelspin . also , the peerless accelerated better at the top end of the scale because of the more streamlined body which also gave the impressive top speed of 107 mph on test . the car ran straight and true at the high speeds it was capable of , and was surprisingly quiet when cruising in overdrive , but he felt that the engine could be heard and felt excessively at other times . the wheelbase in this new car was six inches longer and the track five inches wider that the equivalent triumph , giving a surprising improvement to the ride with virtually no roll , the de dion axle providing better wheel adhesion than the conventional rear end . this increase of track and wheelbase fulfilled the designer ' s intention of making this a comfortable four - seater coupe with the strength and reliability of the tr mechanical components .\npeerless continued to promote their product through endurance challenges and racing . they faired rather well in the early glidden tours , with perfect scores achieved in 1906 - 1908 . they set a 1 , 000 - mile endurance record and the fastest time ever in the mt . washington hillclimb in new hampshire .\nby the early 1910s the company was producing nearly every important component in their cleveland factory for their automobiles . in 1912 a new line of t - head six - cylinder models were introduced , each featuring seven main bearings and dual ignition . also in their engine line up was the tried - and - true four - cylinder t - head unit which was rated at about 25 horsepower . the companies products were durable , effective , and built to last . their methods employed advanced manufacturing processes and use of the finest materials available .\nthis vehicle was once in the possession of mr . barney pollard , a legendary collector who had a vast collection of exquisite cars . it was featured in the automobile quarterly article on peerless by maurice d . hendry in 1937 . it was restored sometime in the 1960s and again at a later point in history .\nthis example shown here represents a valiant attempt by james bohannon , the president of the company , to create a technically advanced vehicle with superb styling that could revitalize sales . the body is constructed of aluminum which was provided by alcoa . the engine is a massive 464 . 6 cubic - inch v - 16 engine capable of producing nearly 175 horsepower . peerless was one of the few marques to ever use a 16 - cylinder engine in one of their automobiles , and joined the ranks of cadillac and marmon . the coachwork was the result of the famous builder , murphy . the main designer on the project was the 22 - year old franklin hershey . the result was a four - door , five - passenger sedan sitting atop a 145 inch wheelbase . designs in other bodystyles , such as coupe , roadster , and convertible were also created giving bohannon a selection to chose .\nin a little over 12 months since jimmy byrnes and bernie rodgers had first sought the opinion of john gordon , they managed to build a thriving company that was so overwhelmed by demand for their product , they could barely keep up . in fact production was lagging five weeks behind orders , which was mainly attributable to the meagre output of five cars a week . simon hill ( the sales manager ) is reported to have said that he never actually had to sell the cars , anyone that was interested got a quick ride up the road in the demonstrator ( if they were lucky ) , paid the deposit and mearly joined the growing waiting list . the fact that orders still came flooding in was made all the more astonishing when you discover that the list price of a peerless in 1958 was \u00a3990 + \u00a3500 purchase tax , yet a triumph tr3 could be bought for less than \u00a31000 ( including tax ) .\nprecisely how many 2 and 3 . 5 litre warwicks were ever made is not known as records are simply not available , the normally accepted figure however is about 40 , although even that may be an exaggeration . if only to confuse matters even further , peerless and warwick registrations continued well into the 1960 ' s , made possibly by the liquidation sale of the remaining components after the closure of the factory . even up until june 1964 a magazine was advertising a\nfinal consignment of new peerless phase 2 ' s at \u00a3895 - 0 - 0d ( including purchase tax ) prepared by lawrencetune of acton and sold by d . a . mullard ltd . , of middlesex .\nthe company started building tucks during 1911 fitted with their own 4 - cylinder gasoline engine in the 3 to 6 ton class . these early designs were of the bonnedted layout with a chain drive transmission . [ 2 ] in 1916 they launched a 2 - tonner with a shaft - drive . a large number were shipped to the uk following world war one to meet demand for trucks after large numbers were lost in france during the war and the military place orders with us supliers . when the war ended the military started to sell them off to the civilian market through distributor slough lorries and components ltd .\nit\u2019s kind of tragic to see a fine automaker discontinue cars and switch to something else , but in the 30s survival was everything and those willing to make radical changes were the ones that pulled through . of course we are plagued with a lot of what - ifs , in wondering what kind of car peerless would produce if it were still in business today .\nthis page uses some content from wikipedia . the original article was at peerless . the list of authors can be seen in the page history . as with tractor & construction plant wiki , the text of wikipedia is available under the creative commons by attribution license and / or gnu free documentation license . please check page history for when the original article was copied to wikia\nfor jimmy byrnes , it had been a natural choice to consider using triumph tr mechanical components , as more or less the entire management board of standard triumph were regular customers at his new restaurant , the saxon mill at warwick . in fact , lyndon mills ( one of the triumph board of directors ) was to become one of the strongest supporters of the peerless venture .\nthis vehicle , as with many other peerless automobiles , has cast aluminum body panels . it has the highly desirable electric starter and correct gary & davis electric headlights and sidelights . it is upholstered in maroon leather with a black cloth top and leatherette top boot . there are swivel - mounted jump seats in the rear which affords additional passenger room , bringing the total to seven .\nthe peerless model 36 - six , also known as the model k , was outfitted with the 578 cid engine and powered the elegant body which rested on a wheelbase that measured 137 - inches . the engine was inline with three pairs of cast - iron cylinders bolted to a large aluminum crankcase . it had a seven main bearing crankshaft made of imported steel and drove through a unique internally - expanding clutch to the four - speed transmission . the transmission was separately mounted to the frame . peerless used an open driveshaft and a separate arm between the transmission and the rear axle to help absorb the torque from the rear axle . the suspension was comprised of a live axle setup in both front and rear , with semi - elliptical leaf springs in the front and platform suspension in the rear .\nthe western development museum in saskatoon , saskatchewan , canada has a peerless model 36 right hand drive on display . it has only 100 miles on it . the wikipedia entry has a picture of it . apparently the family that ordered it never took possesion of it and it was parked until donated to the museum . it is displayed next to a pierce arrow . two beautiful limousines back to back from different eras .\njames byrnes was an avid motor racing enthusiast who decided that he wanted a racing car built to his own specification . the car was to be for his own use on the racetrack , with a view to possibly supplying fellow club racers , if the project proved to be a success . with all this in mind , james byrnes ( known to many as jimmy ) approached bernie rodger ( an experienced racing engine tuner and\nspecial\nbuilder who was always referred to a bernie ) with a proposition to build such a car . mr rodger had an excellent pedigree , which not only included bodywork design and race engine tuning , but also the well acclaimed beart - rodger race car project ( francis beart being a meticulous norton expert ) . however , it wasn ' t long before the idea of a pure racing car had been set aside in favour of a more commercial venture . byrnes and rodger had decided that money could be made in the low volume production of a readily available low cost sports gt .\nit may have also helped that cleveland was familiar ground for carling . founded in 1840 in london , ontario , carling\u2019s first foray into the u . s . market came in 1880 when it bought out a cleveland brewery and sold carling beer either itself or through licensees in the united states until 1911 . and as hendry noted , peerless still had cash , facilities , and organizational capabilities ; it just needed a new product .\nin 2008 , this model 36 peerless was brought to monterey , california where it was offered for sale by rm auctions as part of their ' sports & classics of monterey ' auction . it carried an estimated value of $ 600 , 000 - $ 700 , 000 and was offered without reserve . a high bid of just $ 368 , 500 including buyer ' s premium was enough to secure new ownership . the lot was sold .\nowing to the increased speed of the new manufacturing process , it was expected that 25 bodies and thus 25 cars could be produced each week . meanwhile , the first two lhd phase 2 cars were shipped to the usa prior to john gordon visiting john posselius in detroit and dorothy dean in los angeles to promote the new model , on his return the future looked particularly bright . shortly afterwards a request was made by jim keeble , he wanted to know if peerless would sell him a chassis . his intention was to install a chevrolet corvette engine and gearbox for an enthusiastic customer of his , rick nielson . this was a remarkable coincidence , for at that moment john posselius ( of detroit ) was shipping two corvette engines to slough for a similar project . john gordon agreed , but only if the conversion was done in the peerless motors workshop . this was a wise move as someone else was thereby funding the necessary development work ."]}
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", "topic": 31}], "title": "love grown foods", "paragraphs": ["love grown love grown | denver , co | inspired by love . powered by nutrition .\nowler has collected 13 screenshots of love grown foods ' website since jun 2014 . the latest love grown foods website design screenshot was captured in sep 2017 .\nlove grown relocates to its own commercial kitchen ( aka the love pad ) .\nlove grown foods , creator of nutritionally balanced breakfast foods , will be showcasing its new might . . .\nlove grown is inspired by love and powered by nutrition and on a mission to spread love through food .\nlove grown foods ' s headquarters is in denver , colorado . love grown foods has a revenue of $ 4 . 3m , and 79 employees . as of march 2017 , love grown foods has 20 . 6k fans on facebook and 320 followers on twitter .\nlove grown foods currently has 320 followers on twitter . as of february 2015 love grown foods had 5 , 480 followers . that ' s a 94 percent decrease in 2 years\nlove grown foods currently has 20 , 602 fans on facebook . as of february 2015 love grown foods had 12 , 954 fans . that ' s a 59 percent increase in 2 years\nlove grown foods ' headquarters is located in denver , colorado , usa 80238 . love grown foods has an estimated 79 employees and an estimated annual revenue of 4 . 3m . . . .\nmaddy embarks on a nationwide love tour with elby the love bus and sweet pea the love prius to spread the love .\nlove grown continues to spread the love to students - - educating them on the importance of eating breakfast .\nare fighting to make breakfast healthier with their company , love grown foods . their not - so - secret ingredient ? beans . love grown ' s\npower o\ncereal is made with n\nlove grown reaches over 2 , 000 students through their passion campaign for kids\u2019 health .\ncity market in aspen , co becomes the first commercial grocery store to carry love grown .\nlove grown oat clusters launches into over 80 king soopers & city market stores throughout colorado .\nlove grown foods has developed a line of bean - based ready - to - eat breakfast cereals that its ceo said . . .\nlove grown foods also added mo siegel ( celestial seasonings inc . ) , tom spier ( evol foods ) and joan boykin ( the organic center ) to its board of advisers .\nlove grown keeps growing and expands their office and adds standing desks ( hand - built ) .\nlove grown super oats , original , 6 \u2013 1 . 51oz ( 43g ) gluten free packets\nlove grown foods\u2019 granola , $ 4 . 99 per 12 - ounce bag , at 80 colorado king soopers and city market stores and online at urltoken\nlove grown foods is in 11 , 000 stores across the u . s . and canada , including kroger , fresh market and even select target locations .\nlove me some love grown power o ' s . every morning i have a bowl mixed with almond milk and organic milk . chocolate is the best .\nlove grown hot oats , gluten free blueberry banana walnut , 2 . 22 ounce ( pack of 8 )\nto help consumers actually see and consider the ingredients , love grown\u2019s granola comes in a see - through package .\nlove grown foods has developed a line of bean - based ready - to - eat breakfast cereals that its ceo said should soak up interest from the bean craze .\nlove grown assembles a board of advisors with tom spier , mo siegel , and joan boykin ( not pictured ) .\nsure , \u201clove grown foods\u201d is a corny name . but founders maddy d\u2019amato , 23 , and her boyfriend , alex hasulak , 24 , are too young to know it .\nto be honest i really liked the original i was satisfied . it was so tasty to me cause i like foods plain no sugar and artificial flavoring . thanks love grown !\nand here ' s how love grown compares to original , plain cheerios , a box of cereal the whole world knows .\nlove grown foods ( urltoken ) plans to introduce an oatmeal product in the fall , with four unique flavors : strawberry raspberry , blueberry banana walnut , apple cinnamon and peach almond vanilla .\nlove grown launches internationally into two of the largest canadian retailers , loblaws and sobeys , increasing store count to over 2 , 000 .\n\u201cour goal was always to create a natural foods brand , \u201d says maddy . building on its success with granola , love grown evolved into oatmeal first and later cereal\u2014but decided on a unique approach . in 2014 , love grown launched a cereal line made from navy beans , lentils , garbanzo beans and brown rice : power o\u2019s . in spite of the fierce competition in the cereal aisle , love grown\u2019s latest venture has received the best response yet . power o\u2019s was so successful , love grown expanded the line and added mighty flakes , and most recently , a kids cereal line\u2014also made from beans .\nmaddy d\u2019amato and alex hasulak made all of love grown foods\u2019 granola themselves when we visited with them in march 2011 , and distributed it through 1 , 300 kroger chain stores , including king soopers .\nasked if love grown foods planned to expand the power o\u2019s line , hasulak said the company had a few things in mind for the cereal line but could also develop an entirely new product in late 2014 .\n\u201ci said it had to involve love , \u201d said d\u2019amato . \u201cmy cooking is all about love . when you bake with love , you can taste the difference . i\u2019ve heard people say that about other products : you cook with love and intention , you taste it . \u201d\nits 2010 revenue was about $ 200 , 000 . love grown foods isn\u2019t profitable yet , but has hired four employees to do the baking , plus added one full - time partner and six interns in the front office .\nwhole foods ' new ad campaign is part of its effort to brand itself as america ' s healthiest grocery store . whole foods / youtube hide caption\nbland . not organic . i prefer love crunch brand . i thought that ' s what i had bought , maybe they trying copycat love crunch ?\nwe do everything we can to buy as local as we can ,\nsaid troy vosburgh , the vice president of fresh foods at festival foods .\naspen \u2013 maddy d\u2019amato and alex hasulak are having trouble tracking time . days flow into nights and back into day ; weeks flash by in a blink . and was it really just nine months ago that their aspen - born business , love grown foods , first became available , selling its granola in just two small local shops ? was it this past summer that the couple could spend day after day talking up their product in aspen\u2019s city market \u2013 the only supermarket to stock love grown foods ?\nhasulak and d\u2019amato have bigger plans for love grown . probably the next item on their plate will be nut butters , a subject that seems especially close to hasulak\u2019s heart .\njollibee wins the 9th international foods award from el comestible in barcelona , spain .\nwe are looking for young professionals who love being outside and working . . .\nall - natural food company spreads the love to prestigious grocery retailer . . .\nbut the vision behind love grown is more expansive than the products and profits they hope to make . one major goal for hasulak and d\u2019amato is to add their substantial energy to the movement that is fighting for better foods \u2013 and not just for the aspen shopper .\nwe love your opinions about this product . find out how to register for a sample .\nlove grown started out in 2009 with granola , offered in specialty stores and markets in aspen , where they lived at the time . in 2010 , love grown took off thanks to a deal with kroger , which operates 2 , 774 grocery stores in 35 states . today , the denver - based company sells its products in more than 11 , 500 retailers in the u . s . and canada , including kroger , sprouts , whole foods , fresh market and target . alex and maddy married in 2015 .\nhasulak said the shift towards legume - based foods was driven by a desire for better nutrition .\na man carries a surfboard past a whole foods store in santa monica , calif . whole foods market inc . reported underwhelming second - quarter earnings on wednesday . reed saxon / ap hide caption\nwhole foods has more than 300 stores and continues to expand . harry cabluck / ap hide caption\nthe love team continues to grow as their products expand into more than 1 , 600 stores .\n\u201cdoing bags , \u201d in their jargon , means putting labels on packages of granola , the first product to come out of hasulak and d\u2019amato\u2019s company , love grown foods . the couple have no employees and a tiny budget , but they have drive and focus , so many of their nights are spent meticulously placing stickers with the love grown logo on 12 - ounce plastic bags , readying their next delivery . ordering bags with the logo already in place would have meant less work , but thousands of dollars in additional expense .\neverything we do is inspired by love . our desire is to create super delicious foods that are powered by nutrition . we make breakfast quick and easy , so that you can stay powered all day !\neverything we do is inspired by love . our desire is to create super delicious foods that are powered by nutrition . we make breakfast quick and easy , so that you can stay powered all day .\nnature ' s path organic love crunch premium granola , dark chocolate peanut butter , 11 . . .\nall - natural cereal brand welcomes experienced consumer goods director to the\nlove team\n. . .\ni love these and the other flavours of power os . healthy and good with or without milk .\ni haven ' t tried this cereal but would love to . looks like a very healthy product .\na few months earlier , a lesser - known brand called love grown foods introduced power o ' s to its product lineup . the cereal , which does look similar to the cheerio , racks up 6 grams of protein from a blend of navy beans , lentils and garbanzo beans . a single , large egg boasts the same amount of protein .\nbean - infused cereal doesn ' t taste as bad as one might think . love grown ' s original flavor is inoffensive and bland - - just like plain cheerios , but a little less dense in bite . they ' re crispier .\nand their plan goes beyond food . they hope that one day , love grown will be profitable enough to help support a nonprofit health center that focuses on d\u2019amato\u2019s wellness activities . in an even bigger picture , they see the enterprise as a vehicle to spread values of health , philanthropy and social awareness through the business world . hasulak sees love grown as \u201ca company that will show people that anything is possible . \u201d d\u2019amato adds , \u201cwe\u2019re not really trying to just sell food . \u201d\ncereal / snack at school / pop corn replacement it all fit the occasion would love to try this out .\nin an interview with techcrunch the renowned biologist gave a surprisingly harsh critique of those working to produce lab - grown meat from animal cells .\n\u2018fish cell culture was really not a thing\u2019 . . . finless foods founders brian wyrwas ( left ) and mike selden .\nmade with love in a facility that also processes milk , soy , wheat , and tree nuts . made in the usa\njoy bauer\u2019s joy\u2019s healthy food finds segment on the today show features love grown\u2019s gluten - free , vegan , all - natural cereals made from beans . joy highlights the high - protein and high - fiber factors of these healthy breakfast cereals that are delicious for both kids and adults .\none example is a company called finless foods which plans \u201cto use fish stem cells harvested from living fish to produce fish meat . \u201d\naraw values award for \u201ccentennial\u201d printed ( branded ad ) love of country and respect for national customs and traditions \u2013 araw values awards .\naraw values award for \u201chalik\u201d radio ( branded ad ) love of country and respect for national customs and traditions \u2013 araw values awards .\namazon has bought whole foods market for $ 13 . 7bn , sending shockwaves through the grocery business worldwide . photograph : bloomberg via getty images\nthe whole reason for the\nbean\nthing is health . at the core of love grown foods is a commitment to nutritious foods , and it extends to their oat - based cereals as well . power o ' s , of course , with their beans are novel and speak nutrition loud and clear . the claims include high protein and fiber , low - fat , non - gmo and only natural flavors . the original flavor offers the best nutrition profile . unfortunately , however , the sugar content of the three better tasting varieties is higher than the optimal maximum 20 % of weight .\nhailey\u2019s instincts seem to be on target . his biggest concern now is keeping enough of the granola in stock . in just three weeks , city market has sold some 300 bags of love grown \u2013 \u201cmuch better than i thought , and much better than an introductory product i\u2019ve seen in a long time . \u201d\nat the heart of organic india is our commitment to be a living embodiment of love and consciousness in action . organic india\u2019s tulsi teas and herbal supplements are ethically and sustainably grown by small family farmers using regenerative agricultural practices . we provide meaningful livelihoods , as well as whole herb solutions for healthy , conscious living .\nd\u2019amato , however , may be . she is the health - food fanatic who believes nutritious products like love grown granola ( baked with no refined sugars , no preservatives , etc . ) should be available to everyone ; who says of her cooking , \u201cno matter what ingredients you use , the main ingredient is love . \u201d when the two settled on granola as the initial product , it was largely because maddie had fond memories of her mother\u2019s home - baked granola .\na whole foods store in san rafael , calif . ( feb . 17 , 2010 , file photo . ) justin sullivan / getty images hide caption\nsage v foods , ( pronounced sage five ) specializes in producing rice based ingredients for use in processed foods and has developed the most complete line of rice products in the industry . in addition to industrial markets , the company\u2019s line of frozen rice is also sold into the food service and retail markets .\nwhen the couple brought their product to john hailey , the longtime store manager of aspen\u2019s city market saw more than just love in the granola and the enthusiasm behind it . he also saw exceptional packaging , a desirable product , and an ability to deliver a store - ready item . hailey began stocking love grown granola earlier this month \u2013 making it one of a tiny handful of locally made products on city market\u2019s shelves \u2013 and even gave them an end - of - aisle display .\nhowever , you get the clear sense that , if it hadn\u2019t been love grown , hasulak would have created some other enterprise \u2013 maybe the real estate development company he\u2019s long thought about , or an online wine business , another interest of his . he and d\u2019amato seem wired differently than most 22 - and 23 - year - olds .\nlove the knorr pasta dishes , quick and easy to prepare , taste is great aswell . i also love the knorr stock pots , they make my life so easy . we enjoyed the recipe of a tomato soup . every time i wonder what to cook i go to the whatsfordinner website for an answer .\ngiven those genetic traits , it\u2019s tempting to break down the alex - and - maddie partnership like this : hasulak decided to start a business ; maddie chose the granola . and much of that division of labor / personality holds true . hasulak is super - ambitious , the one who handles the business side of love grown foods , the one who has so many additional business plans in mind that it can drive d\u2019amato crazy . as d\u2019amato says , \u201calex is not your typical granola person . \u201d\nwe believe in making great tasting foods with clean and simple ingredients . we believe that healthy foods should be available to as many people as possible . our goals go far beyond one product line and one category . we are here to change the way people think about food , eat food , and ultimately buy food .\npat brown is the ceo of impossible foods which is a company that aims to \u201cinvent new ways to make the meat we crave \u2014 directly from plants . \u201d\nwhole foods , which opened its first store in austin , texas , back in 1980 , now has 465 markets in north america and the u . k .\nnow , 17 months later , 4 , 500 stores sell their granola , and they\u2019ve given up the marathon baking sessions in favor of fresca foods , a food manufacturer in louisville . fresca also makes boulder ice cream , rocky mountain popcorn , white girl salsa and justin\u2019s nut butter , among other colorado - based specialty foods .\never wished your packaged foods stayed fresh longer ? well , the major reason that affects the food deterioration is the auto - oxidation of lipids which impacts . . .\nbananas will be cheaper at whole foods stores next week , as amazon finalizes its purchase of the grocery chain . patrick t . fallon / bloomberg via getty images hide caption\nwe are revolutionizing breakfast with our power blend of navy , lentil , and garbanzo beans ! we launched our power o\u2019s after realizing the need for more nutritious cereals that are also gluten - free . with our power - packed ingredients and passion for creating delicious foods , we promise you will find our cereals to be love at first bite .\nboulder organic foods\u2019 mission is to craft \u201coh my gosh ! \u201d good organic food with uncompromised nutrition using garden - fresh ingredients . we\u2019ve got a major thing for organic eating and we\u2019re not ashamed to show it . some may call our love of nutritious , fresh soup an obsession , but around here we just call it delicious business as usual .\nzenith foods corporation , the commissary plant of jfc , adjudged the national winner of meat processing plant aaa category in the search for best meat establishment of the national meat inspection service .\nwhole foods stores are set to be taken over by amazon later this year , after their merger deal got ftc approval . timothy a . clary / afp / getty images hide caption\nsome organic farmers are protesting a new system whole foods is using to rate its suppliers . they say the system devalues the organic label because nonorganic producers can earn the highest grades .\nit ' s a partnership \u2013 we ' re helping the community and in turn the community helps us ,\nsaid mike zimmerman , meat and seafood senior director for festival foods .\nzenith foods corporation , the commissary plant of jfc , was adjudged the national winner of meat processing plant aaa category in the search for best meat establishment of the national meat inspection service .\nanalysts say that the experience of shopping at whole foods might change in the near future now that the retailer is being bought by amazon . stephen hilger / bloomberg / getty images hide caption\na photo of whole foods ' plastic - packaged peeled oranges went viral on twitter , prompting outrage about environmental waste . who the heck needs this ? people with disabilities say they do .\nthe small companies that gave whole foods its local - food image are relieved to see amazon taking over . but their hopes may collide with the online retailer ' s cost - cutting tactics .\namazon says whole foods stores will continue to operate under their own brand and will continue to source products\nfrom trusted vendors and partners around the world .\njulie jacobson / ap hide caption\nhasulak also makes note of the idea that love grown represents an opening that may not come along again . \u201cyou need to cut the grass when it\u2019s green . and our grass is green right now , \u201d he said . \u201cwe have an amazing opportunity and i have to give it my all . until i know that opportunity is not there , i\u2019ll give it my all , a hundred percent of my hours . \u201d\na pioneer in selling organic , sustainable groceries , whole foods now finds itself beset by competitors . so it ' s launching its first national ad blitz to sell socially conscious consumers on its story .\na woman shops in the produce section at whole foods in new york city . the company recently announced it would prohibit produce farmed using biosolids in its stores . stephen chernin / getty images hide caption\nalso tugged at me \u2014 because i always tell my significant other that things that don\u2019t turn out 100 % perfect \u2014 but still manage to taste pretty good \u2014 are cooked \u201cwith love . \u201d )\namazon sets new prices on bananas , butter , organic eggs , and other best - selling staples . the online giant also says its amazon prime members will get special prices and perks at whole foods .\nwhich leaves the question : is love grown a good thing for hasulak and d\u2019amato now ? hasulak says his friends remind him of the importance of a balanced life , the need to make time for family , the outdoors , social gatherings . he has already passed on holiday visits back to arizona to see his parents . but he has his own sense of what balance can be , and so far , he isn\u2019t falling off the beam .\nfrom snags on the bbq to a juicy bacon cheeseburger , most of us love our meat . but it\u2019s no secret that it will look \u2014 and probably taste \u2014 a little different in the future .\novercharging ranged from 80 cents for a package of pecan panko to $ 14 . 84 for a package of coconut shrimp , the department of consumer affairs said . whole foods called the allegations\noverreaching .\nthe company says the yet - to - be - named stores will\nfeature a modern streamlined design , innovative technology and a curated selection .\nwhole foods hopes to begin opening the stores next year .\nhe bristles at the phrases \u201cfrankenmeat\u201d and \u201clab - grown meat\u201d , insisting that \u201cthey\u2019re not fair or accurate\u201d . he makes his point by comparing the process of culturing meat cells to another passion of his : brewing beer . that hallowed , ancient process tends to happen in giant , sterile , sealed fermenters , which are not unlike the bioreactors that will be used for culturing meat in industrial quantities . trusty beer , he points out , \u201cis often prototyped in a facility that looks like a laboratory : it\u2019s white , everyone\u2019s wearing lab coats and gloves , and is using lab equipment . so if we\u2019re lab - grown meat , then beer is lab - grown beer . we\u2019re not going to have armies of scientists sitting over petri dishes forever . \u201d\nas for the corny name , d\u2019amato says , \u201ci truly believe love makes everything taste better , \u201d she says . \u201cwe came up with a list of 30 or so names , and this one won . \u201d\nanalysts say amazon ' s acquisition of whole foods could hasten the growth of online grocery shopping . so , where does this leave brick - and - mortar stores ? the store of the future may look very different .\nenvironmental groups want consumers to start eating invasive fish species , such as lionfish and asian carp . but whole foods , for one , has no plans to sell them anytime soon because there isn ' t much demand .\nand probably don\u2019t care , nor should they : people love their homemade granola . hey , the number of stores selling their product jumped from one at the beginning of 2010 to 1 , 300 by year - end .\ndanone north america is creating a new kind of food company , one that is driving the high - growth , on - trend food categories that consumers love , and working toward a better tomorrow at the same time .\njollibee foods corporation ( jfc ) recognizes the importance of post - secondary education and relevant training in enabling filipino youth to acquire qualifications and develop their skills and competencies to enhance their employability . thus jfc designed skills enhancement and education development for students ( seeds ) program to be implemented in jfc stores nationwide . seeds is a joint project of jollibee foods corporation and the department of labor & employment ( dole ) under the ye - ye program .\nover a decade later , the project has grown to become the country\u2019s biggest and longest - running toy - and - book collection drive \u2014 thanks to the support of an increasing number of individuals , schools , companies and other groups who share the campaign\u2019s mission .\nwhole foods says its new rating system is a way to talk to farmers and customers about issues that the organic rules don ' t encompass , like water , energy , labor and waste . dan charles / npr hide caption\ni am not a huge fan of granola - so take that into account when i say i * love * this granola ! not overly sweet , with big chunks of the good stuff . delicious alone or with yogurt .\ni really like the strawberry . i would love to try the chocolate and honey . they also have other cereals too . i really like the mighty flakes . it ' s their version of frosted flakes . awesome stuff .\nin many cases , product arriving to our stores was just picked that same morning ,\ntad said .\nbeing a wisconsin - grown business ourselves , it ' s important that we continue to support other local businesses . their success is our success .\nthese lighter , crispier , all - natural crackers are simply good to eat . we created 34\u00b0 crispbread as the perfect companion to the world\u2019s favorite cheeses . but the truth is , we love them straight from the box too .\nmozzarella di bufala ( campania , lazio ) : considered to be more creamy than mozzarella made from cow\u2019s milk , buffalo mozzarella is a true italian delicacy . love this tasty cheese ? find out some surprising facts about it here .\nthe quinoa corporation brought the first 50 lb bag of this unknown grain into the united states to share with the natural foods industry . since that time , we have spread the word of this amazing grain to all corners of the earth .\na blogger had written that because of pressure from critics , the grocery chain would stop advertising that it has halal products that muslims would enjoy during their holy month . but whole foods says it is\nextremely excited\nabout the campaign .\nif nutrition is a concern ( which , for a consumer who is interested in buying cereal made from beans , it probably is ) , love grown ' s version is arguably a better choice compared to cheerios protein , which contains upwards of 15 grams of sugar per serving . i ' m focusing on love grown ' s power o ' s for bean to regular cereal comparison because of their lower - sugar content - - 2 grams in each serving of the original flavor . the power o ' s also come in honey , strawberry and chocolate flavors , all of which contain 9 grams of sugar per serving . so , why beans ? the little plants are often a staple in vegetarian diets for their high protein and fiber count . a half - cup of beans , on average , contains 7 grams of protein - - the same amount as an ounce of chicken ( but chicken cereal would be going way too far , right ? ) . the usda includes them in both the vegetable and protein food groups , making them a truly stellar superfood .\nfresca foods helps young natural food companies grow quickly into national brands . we partner with innovative companies that inspire conscious consumers and transform traditional food categories . fresca brings manufacturing , brand management and growth capital , and together we build category leading brands .\n\u201cwe could sell this product for $ 12 because it\u2019s made in aspen , and people have a preconceived notion that healthy food is expensive , \u201d she said . ( in city market , a 12 - ounce bag of love grown granola sells for $ 5 . 29 , a price , said hailey , on par with other brands . ) \u201cbut we want people to compare this to kellogg\u2019s , the cereal they eat every day , and ask , \u2018why wouldn\u2019t i buy this product over a cereal with refined sugars , corn syrup ? \u2019\nwe make grain free and raw foods , healthy chews + treats , and supplements for dogs and cats . everything a well - rounded pet needs , minus a tummy rub . we\u2019re still trying to figure out how to put that in a package .\nhow do i disclose ? it is easy . if you are commenting on your experience outside of the brand power home tester club we recommend using a disclosure hashtag ( # ) , like one of the following .\ni love being a member of the brand power home tester club , # freesamples\njust received [ product name ] for free from the brand power home tester club , thanks !\nhave switched to using [ product name ] after trying it , love it # freesample\ntad comeau , produce director for festival foods , said the company has a long history of supporting local farmers . those relationships result in great - tasting fresh produce , which is just one of the ' little things ' we do well , he said .\nwhole foods recently decided it would not buy produce from farmers who used treated sewage sludge , also known as biosolids , on their fields . but scientists say this is a mistake \u2014 the material is safe and benefits the environment in lots of different ways .\ntaste of the future . . . the panel ( from left ) \u2013 ron shigeta of indie bio , brian wyrwas , amy fleming , and finless foods\u2019 jihyun kim and robert hughes \u2013 try the cultured carp croquettes . photograph : talia herman for the guardian\nif i could rate these cereals on innovation alone this would be a\nfive bowl\nwinner . in the real world , however , power o ' s are unlikely to become mainstream champions anytime soon . nevertheless , give love grown credit for trying to make something highly nutritious that meets the expectations of today ' s consumers . they haven ' t yet fully succeeded , but they are on the way . this could be the future of cereal . at minimum i ' d encourage you to give them a try ( but stay away form the original ) !\nare a great way to get back into review mode . i wrote about them a few weeks ago , intrigued by the fact that they are made with some unusual ingredients , namely beans ( navy beans , garbanzo beans , plus lentils and brown rice ) . curiosity alone prompted me to want to try them . unfortunately , i couldn ' t find them in any stores near me , so the good people at love grown sent me a box of each of the four flavors so that i could discover whether this is all hype or truly the next great thing in cereal history .\ni\u2019ve always been leery of vegetables , because i have a very loud \u201cinner child\u201d that turns up her nose and whines about the smell of canned spinach and the taste of diced vegetables in a can . the only vegetables i remember ever liking as a child were corn and broccoli , two convenient foods that tasted mysteriously 100 times better than any veggie dumped out of a can . frozen and canned foods were literally the only vegetables i\u2019d ever experienced until i moved out of my parents home at age 23 . i\u2019ve only been cooking and experimenting with\nthe company\u2019s health and wellness platform consists of brands that target specific health trends : the glutino\u00ae and udi\u2019s gluten free\u00ae brands for gluten - free diets ; the earth balance\u00ae and gardein\u00ae brands for plant - based diets ; and evol foods for consumers seeking simple and pure ingredients .\na woman shops at the whole foods market in woodmere village , ohio , on march 27 , 2014 . the grocery chain has become known for its high - priced food and says its new chain will offer\nvalue prices .\ntony dejak / associated press hide caption\nthe company will introduce its newest granola flavor , oat clusters & love , march 11 - 13 at the natural products expo west in anaheim , calif . its other flavors are apple walnut delight , cocoa goodness , raising almond crunch , simply oats and sweet cranberry pecan .\nmost cereals don ' t have much nutritional value and , coupled with a high carb count , leave me feeling hungrier than ever . finally a crunchy snack without lots of unwanted ingredients that can be enjoyed right out of the box . the original flavor is mild with a slight tang , and the sweeter chocolate flavor ( thanks to cocoa ) is a satisfying dessert type fix without going overboard . for me , the honey was too sweet and i haven ' t tried the strawberry . kudos and thanks to love grown . anon only because i don ' t want to look up my password .\nthe granola is available at kroger stores and its subsidiaries in 28 states , including \u2014 in colorado \u2014 king soopers , city market , some vitamin cottages , clark\u2019s market and village market stores . next , they hope to get shelf space in safeway , whole foods and costco .\ncustomer satisfaction has always been key to jollibee\u2019s success . never losing sight of its goals , jollibee has grown to be one of the most recognized and highly preferred brands in the philippines . now the market leader among fast food chains in the philippines , claiming a market share that totals to more than half of the entire industry .\nindea leo of lillabee baking hopes that amazon buying whole foods will be good for her business .\nwe think there is going to be a lot of exciting possibilities of bypassing the shelf altogether and reaching a wider customer base .\nlinda winski / courtesy of indea leo hide caption\nthe outspoken whole foods founder tells us why he hates\nobamacare\nand why we have trouble cutting the sugar , fat and salt out of our diets . but now he ' s told cbs he used a poor choice of words when referring to the health law as fascism .\n\u201cwhen i get in front of the buyer , i think it\u2019s something unique and refreshing for them to meet someone so young who has so much passion for the product , \u201d d\u2019amato says . \u201cwe also have a big passion to make incredibly healthy foods and make them available to more people .\ndanone north america\u2019s widely - recognized , leading brands distributed in north america include silk\u00ae , so delicious\u00ae and vega\u2122 plant - based foods and beverages , horizon organic\u00ae and wallaby organic premium dairy products and earthbound farm\u00ae organic salads , fruits and vegetables , international delight\u00ae and land o lakes\u00ae coffee creamers and beverages .\ni already used one box of the strawberry and i love it . i ' m going to buy another box of a different flavor . to me the must important thing is not the taste , but the components and the nutritional value . this cereal apparently is very good for your health . fernando\ni just bought the strawberry flavor and it is amazing . in fact it was better then the leading brands . sweet but not overwhelming . i think my daughter will love these . for a fun flavor add a soy cocanut milk and it is the best breakfast . also they are surpisingly filling .\n. i like doing them and would love to do more , but i ' m not into reviewing every new variety of special k , cheerios , etc . that hits the grocers ' shelves . instead , for my readers ' sakes i want to try new cereals that are truly interesting or innovative .\namazon\u2019s whole foods acquisition will have to be approved by the federal trade commission , but my guess is that it will get through . the company will argue that even after buying whole foods market its share of the american grocery market will be less than 5 % . monopolist , moi ? will be mr bezos\u2019s plea . but if the ftc does indeed accept this argument , then we will have a really good measure of how irrelevant antitrust law has become in curbing corporate power in a digital world . \u201cthe law does not concern itself with trifles , \u201d used to be the proud boast of legal theorists . now it doesn\u2019t seem to concern itself with giants either .\nwe believe that some of the best moments in life are spent around the table with the ones you love . in these crazy , dizzy , over - scheduled days , we want to bring people back together . our goal at birch benders is to make the world a more beautiful and delicious place , one pancake at a time .\nwhy ? because , just as italians classify wine with labels like doc and docg , they also certify high - quality foods from italy with a similar label : dop . all of these acronyms can be a bit confusing , but they\u2019re important to know about\u2026 they guarantee that what you\u2019re eating is a local italian delicacy , not an imitation !\nthe jollibee pasig city commissary has production lines for breads and sauces , and is the distribution center for north manila and north luzon . in 1996 , jollibee opened the vismin foods corporation ( vfc ) in mandaue city , cebu to service the visayas and mindanao areas . vfc has its own bread , pie , sauce , and frozen patty lines .\nmile hi express is a refrigerated / frozen warehouse and trucking company providing distribution along the front range of colorado . we receive , consolidate and redeliver ! our services include local pickups and deliveries into all the major retail and food service warehouses in colorado , i . e . unfi , whole foods , king soopers , safeway , sysco , us foods , shamrock , both walmart dc\u2019s in cheyenne , wy and north platte , ne\u2026 . just to name a few . coming in april / may of 2018 , we will be moving into a new facility that will greatly expand our current frozen storage from our existing 120 pallet spots to roughly 1 , 200 pallet spots ! give us a shout for more details . 303 - 296 - 8465 .\ni visit finless foods\u2019 lab ahead of the prototype tasting . they\u2019re moving to new bespoke quarters later this year , but in the meantime share a workspace with various young companies developing biotech solutions to the world\u2019s problems . we pass clara foods , which has created the world\u2019s first animal - free egg , and a centrifuge whizzing around something to do with regenerating \u201cthe nipple - areolar complex\u201d for women after mastectomies . senior scientist at finless , jihyun kim , proudly invites me to peer through her microscope at fish cells developing in a beaker of clear , pink liquid resembling the run - off from defrosting pork . a pattern has formed on the bottom of the beaker \u2013 the slightest sliver of fish . it doesn\u2019t look appetising , but neither do the contents of an abattoir .\nwhat\u2019s behind the growth ? new distribution sites , such as loblaws and sobeys , the two largest grocery chains in canada ; whole foods market ; the fresh market ( in the southeast states ) ; and 400 safeway stores in colorado , arizona and texas ( under the store names of randall\u2019s food market and tom thumb ) . and its kroger chain distribution has risen to 2 , 000 stores .\ndop is short for denominazione di origine protetta ( literally \u201cprotected designation of origin\u201d ) . as the the name suggests , this certification ensures that products are locally grown and packaged . and it makes a promise to the consumer : it\u2019s a guarantee that the food was made by local farmers and artisans , using traditional methods . in fact , by law , only dop products like balsamic vinegar can carry the word \u201ctraditional\u201d on their labels , because they adhere to local traditions .\nat finless foods they say they\u2019ll have a blue - fin tuna product ready for market in late 2019 . post is more conservative ; he says he is happy with his product , but is at least three years from selling one . as well as working on his own serum alternative , he is seeking to replace the bovine collagen he uses \u201cso the cells can find each other and form a fibre . \u201d\nfor $ 13 . 7bn sent shivers down the spine of every retailer in america . shares in walmart fell 7 % , and rival kroger by 17 % . amazon\u2019s market capitalisation , in contrast , went up by $ 11bn . so why the fuss ? at first sight it seemed straightforward : amazon wanted to get into food sales , and it fancied having a network of 400 urban stores ; and whole foods ( which some of my american friends call \u201cwhole wallet\u201d because of the cost of its products ) was ailing . there was also a small political angle : john mackey , co - founder of whole foods , had been enmeshed in a row with an activist investor that threatened to drive him from power ; by selling to amazon , he gets to keep his job . so : small earthquake in food retailing , not many dead ?\nin december 2004 , jollibee foundation was established by jollibee foods corporation ( jfc ) to make giving back an organized corporate commitment . the foundation aims to invest in people and help them succeed in the way jollibee knows how . this means taking the values , the system , the tools , and the years of experience that has made jollibee what it is today and sharing it with the people they most ascribe their success to : the everyday filipino .\nas juniors at the university of denver , alex hasulak ( bsba 2008 ) and maddy ( d\u2019amato ) hasulak ( ba 2008 ) discovered they were on to something with maddy\u2019s mom\u2019s homemade granola recipe\u2014which they made in between classes and passed out to friends and classmates . after graduating a year early , the couple didn\u2019t waste any time pursuing their passion . with maddy\u2019s delicious concoction and alex\u2019s business education , the couple took on entrepreneurship\u2014with a whole lot of love .\nthe chobani food incubator helps early - stage food and beverage companies take on broken food systems to bring better food to more people . the first class of the incubator launched in october 2016 for six companies tackling everything from making staple foods healthier to minimizing food waste . in addition to a $ 25 , 000 equity - free investment , we give these growing companies access to chobani\u2019s network and expertise in order to scale up their operations and achieve significant growth .\nas consumers demand a return to real food and beverage products , kerry is responding with better , more authentic and nutritious taste experiences . we bring to the table our strong food heritage with 40 years of experience , global insights , marketplace knowledge , culinary and applications expertise and unique solutions that meet consumers\u2019 needs . kerry began as a dairy cooperative in ireland , committed to producing real and wholesome ingredients . as we\u2019ve grown , we continue to provide solutions that satisfy a fundamental need : to eat , to eat well , and to be healthy .\nbased in boulder , ridgeline ventures invests in natural foods / products , active lifestyle , and technology companies . we are former business owners and operators and take a unique approach to investing . the capital we invest is our own which allows us to strategically align with management teams for the long run . our goal is to build lasting partnerships , not quick exits , and we work with teams to build successful , sustainable companies that we can all be proud of .\nin 1998 also , the frozen patty line in the pasig commissary was awarded an iso 9002 certification by the sgs ( societe\u2019 generale surveillance ) yarsely , an international certification body . 2004 is a banner year for vismin foods corporation ( vfc ) who has been assessed and certified by the national meat inspection commission of the department of agriculture , to have fully met the requirements and standards of good manufacturing practice , reinforcing the commissary\u2019s \u201caaa\u201d accreditation granted by the same agency .\npeople are already coming around to the idea of produce grown in factories rather than fields . marks and spencer has introduced microherbs cultivated free from pesticides in air - raid shelters , 33 metres below clapham high street in south london . and perhaps knowing that cultured meat isn\u2019t a new idea might help normalise it . winston churchill was banging on about it in 1932 . \u201cwe shall escape the absurdity of growing a whole chicken in order to eat the breast or wing , by growing these parts separately under a suitable medium , \u2019\u2019 he wrote , presciently .\ni love the chocolate , finding it quite chocolatey . i use a coconut almond milk or egular 1 % milk it , and it makes the milk super chocolatey too , which is awesome . i haven ' t worked up the nerve to try strawberry . . . but people say it tastes like cocoa pebbles , hm ? so long as it doesn ' t taste like that creepy strawberry milk mix , i would try it . i think i ' ll gamble on a box next week .\nthe laguna commissary is the biggest and most advanced in the country and among asia\u2019s best . operated by zenith foods corporation ( zfc ) , a full subsidiary of jollibee , the newest commissary is on a 6 - hectare property in the calmelray industrial park . aided by custom - made mechanized equipment , the production lines are for the marinated chicken joy , frozen patties and pies , breads , sauces , hotdogs and other meat products , and dry blended goods . zfc can service over 800 jollibee and greenwich stores .\nalthough amazon does not provide free services , it can \u2013 and does \u2013 argue that it provides excellent customer service and very competitive prices . the company has grown prodigiously year - on - year , but has consistently returned very small profits . instead it poured money into advertising , investment in infrastructure and price discounts . amazon recorded consistent losses for the first seven years that it was in business and yet its sales and stock price continued to rise . and it\u2019s still doing it : in two of the last five years , for example , it reported losses and its highest yearly net income was still less than 1 % of its net sales .\nfor close to 17 years now , jollibee has been leading efforts to spread cheer during the christmas season via its maaga ang pasko campaign , a nationwide toy and book collection drive for the benefit of less fortunate children across the nation . a brainchild of aga muhlach and in partnership with the department of social welfare and development ( dswd ) , maaga ang pasko\u2019s goal is simple : to give pinoy kids and the kids - at - heart an opportunity to share love and hope with their less fortunate little brethren through the magic of toys and books .\nd\u2019amato says her friends ask , \u201c\u2018why aren\u2019t you at the thursday night concert ? \u2019 well , it\u2019s because we\u2019re in the kitchen till one in the morning . but all our friends are supportive . they want to set up a full - time booth on campus , hand out samples in class . our friends here come to the kitchen , help cook , keep me company . they\u2019d love to see us out , but i think they\u2019d rather see our products on the shelves . with my friends , a success for one of us is a success for all . \u201d"]}
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", "topic": 21}], "title": "hollywood pictures", "paragraphs": ["list of hollywood pictures movies , listed alphabetically with film trailers when available . hollywood pictures has produced some popular movies , so film buffs can use this list to find a few that they haven ' t already seen . this best hollywood pictures movies list displays shorts as well as feature films made by hollywood pictures , including theatrical releases , limited releases , and made - for - tv hollywood pictures movies .\nhollywood pictures was one of the walt disney company ' s several alternate movie divisions . like disney ' s touchstone pictures brand , it produced films for a more mature adult audience than walt disney pictures .\nif you want to answer the questions ,\nwhat movies did hollywood pictures produce ?\nand\nwhat films did hollywood pictures distribute ?\nthen this list can help you out .\nlist of hollywood pictures movies , listed alphabetically . famous and notable films distributed by hollywood pictures are listed below , along with release information . the hollywood pictures films on this list contain movie trailers when available that you can view within this page . if the film was distributed by hollywood pictures , then it is on this list . every film on this list wasn ' t produced by the distribution house of hollywood pictures , but only distributed . although some places do both , this list is only a list of movies distributed by hollywood pictures . you can view additional information about these movies , such as who directed them and who starred in the film .\nbecause of the success of disney ' s mature film division touchstone pictures , yet another disney film label was established as hollywood pictures in 1990 . the company ' s first release was arachnophobia .\nthe new unit , hollywood pictures , will begin operation in february and will make about 12 movies a year by 1991 , disney said . the studio currently releases about 15 films a year , including several\npicked up\nfrom outside producers , under the touchstone pictures and walt disney pictures labels .\nhollywood pictures ' first\nprototype\nlogo from 1990 - 1991 . this was first seen in arachnophobia and taking care of business .\nhollywood pictures is a dormant label ( or\nbanner\nin disney - speak ) created and owned by the walt disney company which released films aimed for more mature audiences than the disney branded fare , like fellow label touchstone pictures .\nhollywood pictures was originally created in 1990 to create internal competition with the output from the touchstone division . the last release from the banner was the invisible in 2007 . the label now solely exists as a unit of disney to handle the copyrights to and distribution of hollywood pictures ' movies .\na stranger in a strange land is hollywood pictures ' new player : movies : former publishing chief michael lynton has taken the reins of disney ' s troubled film division .\nafter being dormant since 2001 , the brand was re - activated for low - budget genre films , similar to dimension films ( once a disney division itself , now part of the weinstein company ) or sony pictures ' screen gems ( part of columbia pictures ) , news corporation ' s fox atomic ( part of fox searchlight pictures ) and relativity media ' s rogue pictures ( distributed by former parent universal studios ) . the first film released by the resurrected hollywood was the 2006 horror film stay alive . danny elfman composed the fanfare .\na stranger in a strange land is hollywood pictures ' new player : movies : former publishing chief michael lynton has taken the reins of disney ' s troubled film division . - latimes\nwalt disney pictures ( trailer variants | closing variants | international | logo variations ) | touchstone pictures ( others | logo variations ) | lucasfilm ltd . ( others ) | lucasfilm animation | pixar ( others ) | disneynature | walt disney animation studios | marvel studios\ndavid hoberman , 36 , who was previously production president for family - oriented walt disney pictures but was also involved with such touchstone films as\nstakeout ,\nruthless people\nand\nbeaches ,\nwill become president of touchstone while continuing to oversee walt disney pictures .\nbirds love the hollywood sign , including this hawk , which is sitting on the first o in\nhollywood .\nwhile then - disney chief michael eisner at first intended hollywood pictures to be a full - fledged studio , like touchstone , in recent years its operations have been scaled back and its management has been merged with the flagship walt disney pictures studio . its most profitable film to date is the sixth sense , which grossed over $ 200 million at the north american box office .\naccording to katzenberg , the new unit will produce mainstream hollywood pictures , much as touchstone does . he also said the unit will share funding from the studio ' s silver screen partners iv offering , which raised $ 400 million in movie financing for disney earlier this year . according to executives at disney , which is headquartered in burbank , the first hollywood pictures film will probably be released in 1989 , but no plan has been set .\nhollywood pictures international produces and distributes motion picture content worldwide . the company is focused on creating and distributing great feature films , documentaries and future television content with dynamic characters , strong and personally identifiable themes and powerful journeys for a worldwide audience .\nricardo mestres , 30 , was named president of hollywood pictures . in his previous job as touchstone ' s production president , mestres was largely responsible for movies including\noutrageous fortune ,\nbig business\nand\nthree men and a baby .\n, that had been named for the dutch settlement of hollywood . liking the name , daeida christened their ranch\nhollywood ,\nupon her return .\nwith most of the major movie studios based in hollywood , job opportunities abound .\nthe hollywood sign , towering over tinseltown , is perhaps the most famous sign in the world . in its current incarnation , it has been standing tall over hollywood since 1978 .\na close - up of the older hollywood sign in its pre - 1978 decrepit state .\nhollywood was established in 1853 , with a single adobe hut on land outside los angeles , california . growing crops was so successful there that by 1870 , hollywood became a thriving agricultural community .\nthe full modern - day hollywood sign , as seen from directly behind and a little above .\nlynton never expected to find himself in hollywood . he was in colorado on a ski holiday in march when his close friend david hoberman , president of motion pictures at walt disney studios , called and asked if he ' d be interested in the job . the two had become friends after meeting three years ago at a disney corporate retreat in aspen .\na month ago , michael lynton , 34 , a harvard - educated , ambitious executive from new york ' s literary community working for walt disney co . ' s book and magazine publishing unit , hyperion , became president of disney ' s troubled movie division , hollywood pictures . he replaced ricardo mestres , who had headed the label since it was begun five years ago .\nvisit us wed - sun , 10am to 5pm , 1660 n . highland ave . at hollywood blvd .\nin this still from a home movie , we see the hollywood sign in the process of being rebuilt .\namong other changes was the designation of the hollywood boulevard commercial and entertainment district of fame , on the national register of historic places in 1968 , and the long - awaited hollywood extension of the metro red line subway , which began running from downtown los angeles to the san fernando valley , with stops in hollywood , in june 1999 .\nin addition to being the past home of many movie studios , hollywood also was home to many other famous individuals . such writers as carl sandburg , william faulkner , f . scott fitzgerald , and maya angelou , spent time in hollywood . also , film directors alfred hitchcock , walt disney , and howard hughes , made films in hollywood .\nthe hollywood museum press contact : b . harlan boll \u2013 h . boll @ urltoken / 626 - 296 - 3757\nalways the hotspot of controversy , hollywood was accused by the house committee on un - american activities ( huac ) , of being a haven for communists . the\nhollywood blacklist\ncame into being in 1947 , when that committee began summoning certain hollywood entertainment professionals to testify before the committee , on the suspicion that their work was communist - inspired .\nabout the hollywood museum the museum houses more than 10 , 000 authentic show business treasures spotlighting more than 100 years of hollywood history \u2013 from the silents to talkies , to hollywood\u2019s golden era , film noir , television and its pioneer years , through the rebellious 60s , special effects 70s , evolving 80s , involved 90s , technological 2000s , and beyond to current day heartthrobs ! the hollywood museum\u2019s exhibits showcase the best in film , network and cable television , and new digital platforms featuring iconic and fan favorites ! named one of the top tourist attractions by la weekly , voted one of the top 10 museums in la by the los angeles tourism & convention board , and annually receives the certificate of excellence from trip advisor . located in the heart of hollywood , at the corner of hollywood blvd and highland ave \u2013 the hollywood museum in the historic max factor building is the \u201cofficial museum of hollywood\u201d and offers visitors the most extensive collection of hollywood memorabilia in the world featuring the glamour of hollywood legends and stars \u2013 past , present and in the making . . see one - of - a - kind costumes , props , photographs , scripts , stars\u2019 car collections , personal artifacts , posters , and memorabilia from favorite stars , films and tv shows . the hollywood museum is a 501 ( c ) ( 3 ) non - profit corporation .\nthe first academy awards presentation took place in hollywood at the blossom room of the hollywood roosevelt hotel , located on hollywood boulevard . granted by the academy of motion picture arts and sciences , the first academy merit awards were given on may 16 , 1929 to wings , for what was originally called\nbest production ,\nand sunrise , for\nbest picture .\nalthough many moviemakers have left hollywood to set up shop in other locations , hollywood continues to conjure the image in the minds of the public , of directors and glamorous movie stars on glitzy sets . stately homes and palatial monoliths located in nearby beverly hills , are filled with past and present hollywood celebrities , not to mention myriad tales of mischief of days gone by .\nby 1902 , the first portion of the famous hollywood hotel was built . a new trolley car system was installed in 1904 , cutting the travel time dramatically . the system was called the\nhollywood boulevard .\ndue to its ongoing struggles to maintain an adequate water supply , residents voted to have hollywood annexed by the city of los angeles and its new aqueduct system .\nthe move will apparently put new pressure on weaker competitors such as mgm / ua communications co . and columbia pictures entertainment ' s columbia and tri - star units , which are already struggling at the box office . top - ranked disney commands more than 20 % of movie box - office receipts in the united states .\nattempts to re - incorporate hollywood were tried in 2002 when the campaign to secede from los angeles was unsuccessfully waged . a group of hollywood citizens felt that los angeles county board of supervisors was not specifically addressing their needs . voted on by all los angeles residents , the referendums for the secession of hollywood and the san fernando valley , both failed by wide margins , in november 2002 . although hollywood today does not have a municipal government , it does have an\nhonorary mayor\nfor ceremonial purposes .\nhollywood continues to be the home of many historic and unusual points of interests . a sampling of places to visit , include :\nover the last 40 years , hollywood has been through a lot of changes . while the studios have relocated to other los angeles areas , most motion picture production still occurs within the district . such significant ancillary industries as film editing , effects , props , post - production , and lighting companies remain in hollywood . the only movie studio remaining in hollywood today , however , is paramount studios .\nwhile most of the studios remained in hollywood , other television studios such as cbs television city began to build there . announcing their shows as having originated from\ntelevision city in hollywood ,\nthe location of that station effectively stretched the district ' s southern border .\nin this archival shot , we see workers tearing down the old hollywood sign to prepare the site for an all - new sign .\nthe famous\nhollywood walk of fame ,\nwhere the names of celebrities are embedded in the sidewalk along hollywood boulevard , was built in 1956 . there are some 2 , 200 five - pointed stars given by the chamber for being significant contributors to the entertainment industry .\nanother close - up look at the current hollywood sign . the hollywood sign trust is hoping to raise the money in the next year - - to coincide with the 90th anniversary of the sign - - to repaint it . it has been around five years since the last repainting .\nafter spearheading the $ 275 , 000 fundraiser that made it possible to rebuild the hollywood sign , hugh hefner had the w dedicated to him .\nhollywood pictures is a professional photography company driven by the desire to deliver value to its clients . we are passionate about great photography . we consider ourselves lucky to be in an industry that is creative and exciting . we love what we do and love to be able to extend that passion to the public . add to this our sincerity to offer great customer service and experience in state - of - the - art studios , as well as contemporary products , and you are beginning to get the idea of what we are all about .\nhollywood\u2019s leading aviators were heroic knights of the sky on the screen as well as in real life . these leading aviators performed aerial stunt seque . . .\nfilm veteran barry norman wrote and presented the ten part history of hollywood : from the coming of sound in the 1920s , where the jazz singer caused chaos , to the state of contemporary film underscored by interviews with the likes of clint eastwood and steven spielberg . having grown up in the midst of the film industry , barry was able to lend rare insight to the shaping of modern film . viewers were taken through the depression years , the portrayal of sex and romance on screen and the subsequent issue of censorship , wars , westerns and gangsters ; right up to the birth of blockbusters and contemporary cinema . 1 - talking pictures : host barry norman 2 - the dream factory 3 - hollywood and sex 4 - westerns 5 - westerns / hollywood at war 6 - the gangsters 7 - inmates take over the asylum 8 - torn from today ' s headlines worldwide shipping !\nin made in america , bryson de - mythologizes his native land , explaining how a dusty hamlet with neither woods nor holly became hollywood , how the wild . . .\nthe first motion picture studio was built in 1919 , in nearby edendale , just east of hollywood , by selig polyscope company , and the first one built in hollywood was founded by filmmaker david horsley ' s general manager al christie in 1911 , in an old building on the southeast corner of sunset boulevard and gower street . movie studios began to crop up all over hollywood after christie ' s appearance , including ones for cecil b . demille in 1913 , the charlie chaplin studio in 1917 , and many others .\nbiograph made the first film in hollywood , entitled in old california . after hearing of biograph ' s praise of the area , other filmmakers headed west to set up shop .\na look at the current hollywood sign from directly behind the\nh\nand the\no .\neach letter is 45 feet high and is made from corrugated steel .\nthe origin of the famous\nhollywood\nsign is embedded in americana . it was installed originally to advertise a new subdivision near the top of mount lee , called\nhollywoodland .\nunited talent agency partner jeremy zimmer , one of the few agents lynton met before his move to hollywood , says ,\npolitically , he ' s already making all the right moves .\nwith over 40 years of experience developing , producing , distributing and financing motion pictures and companies , we are available to act as an advisor and consultant for your next film or television project . we have former paramount and warner bros executives in our team who bring expertise in financial analysis , marketing & releases strategy and cash flow analysis . if you plan to take your project to a studio or an investor , we can provide you with a package that will set you apart from your competition .\nthe landscape of hollywood began to change with the mushrooming of the television industry in the 1950s . television and music recording studios and offices sprung up all over the city . ktla , the first commercial television station west of the mississippi river , began broadcasting in january 1947 . by the end of that year , the first movie production made for television , the public prosecutor , was broadcast from hollywood .\nfrom the end of the silent film era , about 1927 , to around 1948 , the hollywood movie studio system controlled what films were shown across the country . five major hollywood - area studios owned large , grand theaters where they would show only movies produced by their studios and made with their contracted actors . these studios were paramount , rko , 20th century fox , metro - goldwyn - mayer ( mgm ) , and warner bros .\nthe first movie ever shot in hollywood , dw griffith ' s silent film in old california , was released on march 10 1910 , 105 years ago . it was a melodrama about the mexican era in california , and starred such early celebrities as marion leonard and henry b walthall , who also appeared in griffith ' s later film , the birth of a nation . griffith continued to make films until 1931 , and lived in hollywood until his death in 1948 , aged 73 .\nfor film jobs , even though the major studios are based in hollywood , there are still ample opportunities for a wide variety of careers in both new york and los angeles . all bases are covered from production development to production services to production support .\nthough the current hollywood sign is entirely made out of corrugated steel and is mounted on a metal frame , the original letters in the hollywoodland sign were mounted on wood posts . today , these two posts are a reminder of what was once there .\non february 1 , 1887 , wilcox submitted a grid map of his new town to the los angeles county recorder ' s office . this was the first official document with the name\nhollywood\nprinted on it . the first street in town was named prospect avenue , but was later changed to hollywood boulevard , where city lots were carved out around dirt avenues and pepper trees . at one time , english holly was planted in the area , but it didn ' t survive in the arid climate .\nhollywood - - it ' s arguably the most famous sign on the planet , and without question it is the single most visible symbol of the entertainment industry : the hollywood sign . next year , the worldwide icon turns 90 - - or at least it will be 90 years since a large sign containing the letters\nh , o , l , l , y , w , o , o , and d\nwas mounted on the side of the hill overlooking the movie capital of the world .\nnotes 1 disney manages and operates this station owned by entercom communications . 2 disney manages and operates this station owned by emmis communications . 3 disney manages film catalog created for abc ; remainder of library controlled by bristol - myers squibb . 4 disney manages and operates this television and interactive units by saban capital group . 5 joint venture with paramount pictures . 6 operated by cumulus media under an lma . 7 joint venture with the hearst corporation , which owns 20 % of espn and 50 % of a & e networks . 8 co - owned with westinghouse broadcasting ( aka group w ) 9 joint verture with r\u00e1dio holding participa\u00e7\u00f5es ltda . 10 joint venture with electronic arts . 11 purchased 21st century fox in 2017 .\nwarner brothers , paramount , 20th century fox and disney are just a few of the studios that have thousands of employees based on the west coast . additionally , with the advent of internet programming , hollywood\u2019s proximity to silicon valley means new opportunities and job growth in the entertainment sector .\nzimmer suggests that while lynton ' s naivete may be genuine , one of the subtleties of hollywood is\nhow seductive it is .\nwhile your tennis partner or dinner companion may appear to be your friend ,\nit ' s often just about people selling each other .\nworking without disturbance from edison , the biograph company moved west with actors blanche sweet , lillian gish , mary pickford , lionel barrymore , and others , to make their films . after beginning filming in los angeles , the company decided to explore the neighboring area and stumbled across hollywood .\nagents love a new guy . they can pull out their old inventory that ' s already been rejected by the last guy and they can easily sell him new ideas and talent - - they get a new lamb they can take to slaughter ,\nsays one cynical hollywood filmmaker .\nfounder and president of the hollywood museum , donelle dadigan , explains \u201cthe museum welcomes the opportunity to create and showcase this important exhibition , sharing with the public the artistic expression and extraordinary significance of the lgbtq culture and its effect and impact on the world through the medium of entertainment . \u201d\nat a rate of nearly two per month , the stars now extend past sycamore avenue to labrea avenue , ending at the silver four ladies of hollywood gazebo . they are permanent fixtures in the sidewalk , although some may occasionally be relocated due to construction projects or other goings - on . .\nalso known as the golden age of hollywood , stars had little choice but to contract with those studios . among these leading men and ladies were : mae west , ronald reagan , clark gable , will rogers , judy garland , cary grant , audie murphy , betty grable , and john wayne .\nhowever , in 1948 in a landmark decision , the united states supreme court ruled that studios could not own their own theaters where they showed films made only by their studios and only with actors who had exclusive contracts with those studios . that decision marked the unofficial end of the\ngolden age of hollywood .\nnicknamed\noscar * ,\nthe gold - plated , britannium statuettes on a marble base , standing 13 . 5 inches high and weighing 8 . 5 pounds , are currently presented at the academy awards ceremony in the kodak theatre , which opened in 2001 , on the site where the historic hollywood hotel once stood .\nbut then she met prince rainier iii of monaco while in cannes for the film festival in 1955 . she was , at that point , a hollywood star , and rainier was entranced , so they set into motion a formal courtship . the couple were married in april 1956 , with guests including cary grant , ava gardner and david niven .\nin 1949 , the hollywoodland sign was in horrible disrepair and local residents demanded that it be removed . instead , the city of los angeles decided to build a new sign touting hollywood . but by 1978 , that sign itself had become decrepit , as seen in this photo taken from the same location as the current - day previous image .\nhollywood can be a tough and skeptical town - - particularly if you arrive here without a rolodex or a road map to the lay of the land . it is peculiar in that even an industry outsider can be both a stranger in a strange land and an instant\nplayer ,\njust by breaking into the business in the right job .\nafter being erected in 1923 , the sign fell into disrepair . the hollywood chamber of commerce was given authority to remove the last four letters and restore the remaining portions of the sign on the hillside , in 1943 . the sign is now a registered trademark owned by the chamber of commerce , and may only be used in filming with their permission .\nas the media began extensive coverage of the proceedings , some writers , producers , and directors became known as the\nhollywood 10 .\nall 10 served time in prison in 1950 , for up to a year , and were\nblacklisted\nfrom finding a job anywhere in media - based production . the blacklist eventually grew to 150 names and persisted up until the 1960s .\nwith more than 500 artifacts and spanning 100 years , this exciting exhibit is a salute to the lgbtq community\u2019s contributions to the entertainment industry . now , in its fifth successful year , the real to reel : portrayals and perceptions of lgbtq in hollywood exhibit , is offered in partnership with los angeles city councilmember mitch o\u2019farrell ( cd - 13 ) and la pride , as an educational , entertaining and informative retrospective of lgbtq images in film , tv , and new digital platforms featuring costumes , props , photos , and iconic imagery all telling the story of the milestones and influence that lgbtq characters and plot lines have had in hollywood from early stereotypes in silent films to modern - day representations . additionally , real to reel celebrates lgbtq icons by paying homage to those individuals who support the lgbtq community .\nby 1900 , hollywood had a population of 500 , a post office , a newspaper , a hotel , and two markets . in neighboring los angeles , through seven miles of orange groves , the population had reached 100 , 000 . there was a single - track streetcar line that twisted its way along prospect avenue , on an irregular schedule , into the city on a two - hour trip .\nit ' s been hectic and i know i have a lot of balls in the air , but for the most part it ' s been invigorating ,\nsays lynton , insisting that so far he ' s neither shell - shocked nor intimidated by the hollywood crowd .\ni may be naive and a bumpkin , but i haven ' t had this much fun in a long time .\nregular hours : wednesday \u2013 sunday : 10 : 00 am \u2013 5 : 00 pm tickets : $ 15 adults : $ 12 seniors ( 62 + ) : $ 12 for students with id and $ 5 children under 5 . address : 1660 n . highland ave . ( at hollywood blvd . ) , los angeles , ca 90028 museum info : urltoken or tel : ( 323 ) 464 - 7776\nsitting at breakfast at the posh four seasons hotel in west hollywood , dressed in a gray suit ( he owns no armani ) and brown oxfords , lynton seems remarkably calm and cool for someone who just became head of a movie label , recently bought and moved into a $ 1 . 4 - million house in los feliz , and , along with his wife , jamie alter , vice president of court tv , is about a week away from expecting his first baby .\nthere is a lot of debate as to which city is better for finding jobs in film and television , new york or los angeles .\nnow what many people automatically assume is that if you want a job in television or film , go to los angeles . if you ' re looking for a job in the theater , well new york is the place to be . at one point in time , this was certainly true . however , new york has had a surge of film and tv production over the past few decades and there is a valid argument that both los angeles and new york offer up an equal amount of opportunity .\nwith this in mind , we have spoken to a number of individuals who have strong viewpoints on why they think their city is better . so , here are a few of the pluses and minuses to each and why you should take both cities into consideration when starting out on your entertainment career path .\nwith 72 - degree temperature and sunny skies almost year round , it\u2019s hard for almost any city to compete with the weather in los angeles . it\u2019s one of the many reasons why convertibles dominate the roadways and why max sennett set up shop in los angeles so many decades ago .\nbut what new york lacks in year - round sunshine it makes up for with a beautiful change of seasons . new york has very distinct seasons . you know a new york summer from a new york winter with merely a glance . the same of which can not be said for los angeles where 90 degree days in december and january are always a possibility .\nmost major studios have satellite offices in new york that manage their new york - based productions as well as provide additional avenues for content development and revenue generation . many of these satellite offices are actually becoming larger and larger each year as many high - profile filmmakers and independent production companies base their operations in new york .\nit was pretty unanimous among those that i spoke with that if a career in television development or writing for television is what you ' re after then los angeles is definitely where you should be . although there are numerous productions currently based in new york , most of the development work happens in los angeles .\nthat said , crew positions such as cinematographers , make - up artists , gaffers , set designers , etc . were abundant in both cities .\nin los angeles , there are three major institutions that have world - renown film and television programs .\nalthough there are numerous other respectable organizations , these three have programs that are consistently recognized for breeding highly qualified graduates .\nnote : although there are many other fine film and television programs available in new york and los angeles , the ones i mention here were the ones most frequently mentioned by the participants in my survey .\nthere are many unique advantages that each city has . but remember , the only true way to succeed in any career is to not only enjoy what you do for a living but to enjoy the life you ' re living as well .\nso , if you have a strong personal preference towards one or the other , chances are you will find ample opportunity no matter which coast you ' re on .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nlynton - - whose background is in corporate finance , publishing and marketing - - is believed to be the first non - movie executive ever to be installed as head of production at a major studio . that high - level job typically goes to an executive who ' s risen through the ranks and paid some dues .\nby virtue of how high and where he landed - - disney being one of the most successful entertainment companies in the world - - lynton automatically has player clout .\nsince relocating here from new york and taking over the post in early july , he has naturally been deluged with calls and scripts from agents eager to get their actor , writer , director and producer clients in business with him .\ntranslated , that means he is having meals and meetings with all the right folks . he ' s had the quintessential power dinner at morton ' s with jay moloney , one of caa ' s most aggressive , high - profile young agents . he ' s played tennis with jim wiatt , president of icm , another prominent agency . he ' s even had dinner with warren beatty .\non the surface , it all looks well - calculated . but lynton , who is self - effacing and swears he won ' t be trading in his dusty chevy jeep for a new range rover , insists ,\ni ' m not aware these were the right moves .\nwhen asked if he had dined at morton ' s on a fashionable monday night , lynton answered ,\nyeah , i think so . why , is that significant ?\nthe dinner with beatty , he claims ,\nwas totally separate from anything - - purely social .\nwithin days , lynton called back to say he would consider it . he met with disney co . chairman michael eisner and disney studios chairman jeffrey katzenberg , both of whom he had known since his association with disney began in 1987 .\nthey were no doubt impressed with lynton ' s track record . he began as manager of business development for the consumer products division and after a year was promoted to director of marketing . in 1989 , he moved into publishing and helped launch several new book imprints including hyperion , hyperion books for children , disney press and disney mouseworks . also established under his tenure was the monthly magazine disney adventures and the upcoming family pc . lynton , who received his mba from harvard in 1987 , said initially he wondered how transferable his skills would be and how the industry would receive his lack of experience . disney management expressed confidence in his smarts and promised to give him\nadequate time to learn the ropes .\nwalt disney co . , sharply countering production cutbacks by other movie makers , said thursday that it is forming a new film unit and plans to double its production of feature films .\nit ' s been tried and it doesn ' t work ,\nsaid dennis mcalpine , a securities analyst with new york - based oppenheimer & co . mcalpine and others pointed out that dual production companies such as those at mgm / ua , which recently folded its united artists unit , tend to compete with each other both for prime theater space and for the attention of top executives . disney executives maintain that there is a surplus of theaters and of executive talent at the company .\nin composite trading on the new york stock exchange , disney shares closed thursday at $ 62 . 875 , off 50 cents .\nunder the disney arrangement , two separate production staffs will share a single marketing and distribution apparatus , and both production staffs will report to walt disney studios chairman jeffrey katzenberg and president richard frank .\nin a statement , katzenberg said the expansion would take advantage of problems elsewhere in the movie business .\nat a time when consolidation and concentration within the industry have resulted in a downswing in production , it seems to us to be an opportune time to expand our production to help fill the void ,\nkatzenberg said .\nmgm / ua has scaled back movie production , and some big independent companies such as lorimar - telepictures and de laurentiis entertainment group have halted production amid financial difficulties . citing such cutbacks , disney executives have predicted a serious shortage of major feature films as early as next year , following several years of\nglut\nduring which the number of movies released in the united states topped 500 annually .\nsome industry executives have said that disney was also motivated by a need to defuse conflicts between hoberman and mestres and to keep its film production staff from defecting to competitors .\nin an interview , frank said there were no such conflicts , but he acknowledged that the new studio was clearly intended to provide elbow room for ambitious executives .\nif you ' re growing , you can provide room to let executives keep developing . if you ' re not growing , you can ' t supply that ,\nfrank said .\none securities analyst , who declined to be identified , pointed out that disney ' s success in raising the partnership money , at a time when other companies found it difficult to raise capital , significantly reduced the risks to disney - 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( 117 items )\nwe have an exhibitor booth at the major film markets including cannes , the american film market and hong kong . we also frequently attend sundance , berlin , and toronto film festivals and markets . between the markets we proactively meet and work with media buyers worldwide . contact us if we can help you with asset creation , finance , reviewing film and media asset libraries and potential acquisitions .\nwe have direct relationship with many exceptionally talented writers , directors and producers . we are experienced in story writing , script development , production and and distribution . we can take you from all the way from concept stage to the inception to global distribution .\nanother early print logo as seen on posters of taking care of business ( 1990 ) .\ndisney - abc television group : walt disney television ( others ) | abc entertainment | abc news | abc studios ( abc signature ) | disney television animation | greengrass productions | it ' s a laugh productions | disney - abc home entertainment and television distribution | disney media distribution | disney channel original movie ( others ) | valleycrest productions | abc news productions | disney xd originals | disney junior originals | abc family worldwide inc .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 strict / / en\nurltoken\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 0 transitional / / en\none of its most notable historic figures was real estate tycoon , harvey henderson wilcox and his wife , daeida , who moved to los angeles from topeka , kansas , in the 1880s . wilcox , having lost the use of his legs from a bout with typhoid fever prior to moving out west , bought 160 acres of land west of the city , at the foothills near the cahuenga pass .\nin the early 1900s , filmmakers began moving to the los angeles area to get away from the strict rules imposed by thomas edison ' s motion picture patents company in new jersey . since most of the moviemaking patents were owned by edison , independent filmmakers were often sued by edison to stop their productions .\nto escape his control , and because of the ideal weather conditions and varied terrain , moviemakers began to arrive in los angeles to make their films . if agents from edison ' s company came out west to find and stop these filmmakers , adequate notice allowed for a quick escape to mexico .\nthe other two awards of merit given that first year were to emil jannings for his roles in the last command and the way of all flesh , for\nbest leading actor ,\nand to janet gaynor for her roles in seventh heaven , street angel , and sunrise , for\nbest leading actress .\nsoon after , television proved itself to be a lucrative and permanent medium of entertainment , so that by the mid - 1950s , these same studios began to provide content for tv .\nit is safe to say the successes of the district , far exceeded the dreams of harvey and daeida wilcox .\n* some believe that the nickname\noscar\ncame from academy librarian margaret herrick , who thought the statuette bore a strong resemblance to her uncle oscar . that idle thought said aloud caught on quickly and has been used with reverence ever since .\nan exhilarating portrait of the era of jazz , glamour , and gangsters from a bright young star of mainstream history writing . the glitter of 1920s ameri . . .\ntoday grace of monaco opens in cinemas , with nicole kidman in the title role .\n\u201cthe princely family does not in any way wish to be associated with this film , which reflects no reality , and regrets that its history has been misappropriated for purely commercial purposes . \u201d\ngrace kelly\u2019s rise to royalty wasn\u2019t an endearing rags - to - riches story . she was born to an affluent , happy family in philadelphia , the third of four children . her parents were both highfliers ; her mother was the first woman to head the physical education department at the university of pennsylvania and her father was an olympic gold - winning sculler , who made his money through his construction company which became the largest such enterprise on the east coast . later , president roosevelt appointed him as national director of physical fitness .\nso far , so comfortable . kelly was sent to the best schools , but surprised her parents by deciding to go into acting , which they deemed \u201ca slim cut above streetwalker\u201d . she persevered and started in theatre , before television and eventually film , making her cinema debut with high noon where she starred alongside gary cooper .\na seven - year contract with mgm followed , and director john ford said that the young actress showed \u201cbreeding , quality and class\u201d . she went onto captivate audiences through her performances in high society , mogambo , to catch a thief and rear window . she only featured in 11 films during her entire career , yet still successfully attained icon status even today . kelly was the reason for alfred hitchcock\u2019s love of cool , reserved blondes , captured on screen by the long - suffering tippi hedren .\nbeautiful , remote and graceful , she remained an enigma , earning her the unfavourable title of \u2018ice princess\u2019 .\nthere has been much speculation over her love life and prior to her marriage . she is rumoured to have had romances with several of her leading men , many of whom were married ( allegedly including david niven and ray milland ) . she also had a dalliance with the debonair clark cable , who she met on the set of mogambo .\n\u201cwhat else is there to do if you ' re alone in a tent in africa with clark gable ? \u201d she once asked .\nthe event was recorded and played in cinemas , which freed her from her acting contract . she dropped film - making altogether in a bid to become a full - time princess . rainier banned her films from showing in monaco and she was forced to reject an offer from hitchcock to star in marnie after public outcry in monaco that a princess should do such a thing .\nher marital happiness is also a subject of controversy . there have been rumours of rainier\u2019s infidelity and of kelly\u2019s isolation and loneliness : a bird in a gilded cage - type situation . nothing , however , was ever publicly confirmed .\nas far as the facts go , kelly led the life most respecting royals are seen to \u2013 one of abject glamour , decorum and poise , albeit at the cost of total freedom . she busied herself with charity work and became one of the first high - profile names to support and speak on behalf of la leche league , an organisation that advocates breastfeeding .\nas we all know , kelly\u2019s life ended prematurely in 1982 \u2013 in a car accident after she suffered a stroke . her youngest daughter , stephanie , was in the vehicle too at the time , although she survived . kelly\u2019s funeral was watched by 100million around the world .\n\u201cgrace brought into my life , as she brought into yours , a soft , warm light every time i saw her , and every time i saw her was a holiday of its own , \u201d said actor james stewart in his eulogy .\nbut perhaps the secret to kelly\u2019s appeal is her mysteriousness ; we\u2019ll never find out if she was at heart a promiscuous actress who was suppressed by royalty , or whether she determinedly wanted such status all along . she was as far from ordinary as there could possibly be and few famous faces today manage such elegance and reserve .\nbut it wasn ' t always so glamorous . the sign had long years of neglect , as seen here , before being rebuilt in 1978 .\nthese days , the sign stands tall above tinseltown , and members of the public are welcome to hike near it . but for security reasons , they can ' t get right up next to it . yesterday , as part of road trip 2012 , cnet reporter daniel terdiman got a chance for a special visit to the sign itself , and an education about its history , and what it needs for the future .\na look at the famous sign from just in front , an area off limits to the general public .\nin 1923 , a company called hollywoodland property started selling plots of land and building houses on the side of the santa monica mountains . planned to be up for just a year and a half , the\nhollywoodland\nsign - - a 50 - foot - tall by 800 - foot - long advertisement tried to lure in potential buyers . it featured 4 , 000 lightbulbs that would flash at night .\nthat year , a group led by playboy magnate hugh hefner decided to rebuild the sign . hefner hosted a fundraiser at the playboy mansion and raised $ 275 , 000 for the project . the\nw\nis dedicated to hefner .\nwith just a few houses already built , the hollywoodland neighborhood needed an advertisement to try to attract buyers .\na look at the modern - day sign from just in front of it . while the original hollywoodland sign was 50 - feet - tall by 800 - feet - wide , the current sign is 45 - feet - tall by 400 - feet - wide .\nthe site is monitored by security camera 24 hours a day because of the dangers of the public climbing up or down to the sign . the hillside is extremely steep , meaning those who try to reach it could fall . and there is additional danger of fire . plus , officials worry that some people might vandalize it .\nin order to get to the sign , authorized visitors must climb down a rope in order to avoid falling down the extremely steep hillside .\neach letter is 45 feet tall , dwarfing anyone who happens to be standing nearby ."]}
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", "topic": 11}], "title": "bob baker marionette theater", "paragraphs": ["bob baker marionette theater is on facebook . to connect with bob baker marionette theater , join facebook today .\nbob baker marionette theater , los angeles : hours , address , bob baker marionette theater reviews : 4 . 5 / 5\nbob baker marionette theatre host . . . beautiful chandeliers ( 10 / 18 / 17 )\nbob baker , puppeteer whose theater was l . a . institution , dies at 90\nwe are proud to be continuing the bob baker marionette theater experience for another 50 plus years ! we ' re getting a new building based on bob ' s original vision .\nbob baker , puppeteer whose theater was l . a . institution , dies at 90 \u2013 variety\nfreedom is tied only to the strings of your happiness . happy independence day from the puppets and the people of the bob baker marionette theater !\nfuture of bob baker ' s puppet theater , once an l . a . icon , is uncertain\npuppeteer bob baker , whose marionette theater near downtown los angeles was an institution serving generations of kids , died friday of natural causes . he was 90 . baker , who launched the bob baker marionette theater in 1963 , offered puppet shows in what was billed as one of the world\u2019s oldest and longest - running children\u2019s theater companies . in 2009 , [ \u2026 ]\npuppeteer bob baker , whose marionette theater near downtown los angeles was an institution serving generations of kids , died friday of natural causes . he was 90 .\nthe episode will air monday night , and a good bit of it takes place inside the bob baker marionette theater , the oldest children ' s theater in los angeles and the oldest puppet theater in the united states .\nhistoric marionette theater features 3 , 000 handmade puppets and free cups of ice cream .\nkiddle karoo , bob baker marionettes at levitt l . a . ( free )\nafter 25 years without a public performance , the bob baker marionette theater is proud to once more present this fantastic production ! join us for this edutainment extravaganza featuring 100s of bob baker\u2019s hand crafted marionettes that wiggle and shake to make you giggle and applaud .\nbaker and partner , alton wood , turned a run - down scenic shop near downtown los angeles into a family entertainment institution : the bob baker marionette theater . the bob baker marionettes have performed around the globe ( even on navy ships and submarines ! ) , with an inventory of nearly three thousand puppets . like bill baird before him , bob baker is an american pioneer in the art of puppetry .\neverybody loves a puppet show ! the bob baker marionette theater is one of the most exciting and engaging theaters in the southwest . we have taken the magic ingredient imagination . . . \u2026\nbaker called the show his \u201clove letter to los angeles\u201d and for the crew running the theater , bringing back these vintage shows has become a love letter to bob baker .\nl . a . marionette theater granted landmark status | l . a . now | los angeles times\nthe puppets danced and pranced around the city council\u2019s ornate horseshoe - shaped desk in the city hall chambers before officials voted 14 - 0 to place the bob baker marionette theater on the city\u2019s landmark list .\nactors eric christian olsen , left , renee felice smith and linda hunt at the bob baker marionette theater during a shoot for\nncis : los angeles .\nthe episode featuring the puppet theater airs monday night . ( neil jacobs / cbs )\ndante ruiz first stepped into the bob baker marionette theater nearly 20 years ago . he remembers running the old lighting system when he was first hired , working his way up to puppeteering under baker ' s guidance . he was nervous the first time around , operating a lone indian boy marionette during a christmastime show .\nbob baker passed away at 90 years old on november 28 , 2014 of natural causes at . he left behind a lifetime worth of smiles and memories , thousands of enchanting , hand - crafted puppets , his cultural - historical landmark : the bob baker marionette theater , and a beloved crew of people dedicated to keeping bob ' s enduring vision ever - lasting .\nwe explored the marionette theater on obscura day - march 20th , 2010 . photos , stories and more here\nhidden beneath a los angeles overpass , bob baker ' s marionette theater continues its fifty year legacy . veteran puppeteers eric de la cruz and alex evans discuss their involvement at the historic theater as they carefully pull the strings of an aged art form .\nbob baker ' s marionette theater has been an icon in los angeles since the 1960s . but now , developers plan to turn the performance space into the lobby of a new apartment building , and the theater ' s fans are fighting to save it .\ninside the bob baker marionette theater today , it ' s as if not a day has passed since the sketch book revue staged its first production beneath the colored spotlights made of coffee cans painted black some half a century ago .\nfor more than half a century , the bob baker marionette theater has entertained children , as it did on a recent friday when small boys and girls ignored their parents ' smartphones to marvel and giggle as puppets rested on their laps or flew toward their faces .\nbut the performance of sketch book revue that i saw wasn ' t a standard song and dance at the puppet theater . the revival show was part of a last - ditch appeal to save the bob baker marionette theater , staged two months before the city would decide whether or not to allow the construction of an apartment building that would force the theater to close .\n\u201cmarionettes are a dying art form in themselves but their integrity is kept alive through bob baker ' s theatre . \u201d in 2 reviews\neverybody loves a puppet show ! the bob baker marionette theater is one of the most exciting and engaging theaters in the southwest . we have taken the magic ingredient imagination . . . and sprinkled it with a little star dust and made it into a world of whipped cream over delight !\ni had an opportunity to take a tour of bob baker ' s marionette theater ; and i was amazed at the number of marionettes on display backstage . alex evans is the head puppeteer of this venue ; and has different storylines and different marionettes for each . for children . . .\ni ' ve been to bob baker a handful of times , once without any kids present ( i took a friend to try . . .\nwe are constantly upgrading our productions , working to make them just as beautiful as bob baker intended ; like with our newly hung . . .\nat 8 - years - old bob baker saw a puppet show . more than eighty years later , that experience has grown into a cultural landmark .\na parade of puppets strung along los angeles city council members today long enough to persuade them to designate a west 1st street marionette theater a historic cultural landmark .\none night , we were sitting there with him and talking to the nurses . he was talking about new shows and new puppets he was going to build ,\nschuler remembers . then suddenly , he gasped and took his last breath . the nurses had expected him to survive at least until the new year , schuler says .\nbob baker did what bob baker wanted to do on bob baker time . he passed the same way .\ntoday , our mission is to provide unique theatrical experiences ; to educate , celebrate and rejuvenate puppetry and the allied arts . furthermore , bob baker marionette theater is now a 501 ( c ) 3 nonprofit organization , and this will transition our current space into an institution that encapsulates the old and grows into something new .\nthe puppets themselves are what amaze me about the bob baker marionette theater . each one is a masterpiece ,\nsaid phoenix , a local historian who travels the country documenting kitschy americana culture .\nthere ' s such a radically wide variety of marionettes there , and each one of them is a national treasure .\nhe refers to the theater as the fantasyland of downtown .\nit was around 2 : 30 in the morning on november 28 , 2014\u2014the very same day baker had purchased the theater back in 1961 , according to schuler . schuler fetched baker ' s favorite marionette , a circus pauper named scherzo , and placed it on a puppet stand on the nightstand next to him .\nbob baker marionette theater is one of my favorite and most iconic places in la . visiting this magical theater is an unforgettable experience for children and also adults ! children love the music , colors and beautiful performance that is appropriate for kids of all ages . adults are also fascinated by the skill and talent of the puppeteers , as well as the historical significance of the theater and its owner . and , as if it weren ' t enough , there ' s an awesome surprise at the end ! so , be sure to check out this whimsical marionette theater that is sure to leave you and your kids feeling so very happy !\nwhen the show ends the children are all given a cup of vanilla ice cream , a tradition that baker has exercised since the theater first opened . some parents , who frequented the theater decades ago , have even remarked on how baker still uses the same wooden spoons .\nevery inch of the longest - running marionette theater in america\u2014every puppet , every choreographed number , every perfectly placed ribbon\u2014is due to one man and his delightful vision . despite bob baker\u2019s death in november , his legacy lives forever in the painted faces of his beloved marionettes . \u201cwhen you come here , you feel like you step into a different world , \u201d says alex evans , the theater\u2019s head puppeteer .\namsterdam marionette theatre : the impresario ( der schauspieldirektor ) - w . a . mozart : gust & mitzi\nto friends and staff at the bob baker marionette theater , that ' s hardly enough .\nyou can knock this place down , i don ' t care ,\nevans told me , referring to the ramshackle facility itself . but because the theater ' s current layout and the attached workshop are so unique to the theater - in - the - round - style shows baker pioneered , evans worries that relocating it will be too costly\u2014plus , any potential new location won ' t come with the hard - fought historic - cultural monument status .\nin the early 1960s , baker teamed with alton wood to launch the marionette theater . he worked as an adviser to disney and other studios , and was a member of the academy of motion picture arts & sciences as well as the television academy .\nthe end is not near ,\nevans says of the theater , whose weekly performances can be found on the bob baker website .\nwe are going to keep on putting on shows for people for as long as possible .\nmarionette operator richard wilson of burbank marched a 50 - year - old , handmade pinocchio puppet before the council .\nwe love bob baker marionette . it is exactly the same as it was 30 years ago when i first attended a birthday party there . i remember being in awe and loving the show and my kids ( 8 and 9 ) still love to go . we started . . .\nthe first thing you see in sketch book revue , the hour - long puppet show recently on view at the bob baker marionette theater , is the trio of marionette dogs . they dance onstage to whimsical fairytale music , while kids sitting cross - legged on the carpet gasp in awe . the dogs are followed by a procession of puppets\u2014soldiers , a gingerbread man , a giant clown , and a teddy bear balancing on a rolling beach ball\u2014all maneuvered by a set of marionette strings . there ' s silver tinsel strewn from the ceiling like christmas , but it ' s a thursday morning in march .\ni wasn\u2019t sure what my video game and sfx movie loving kids would think of an old time marionette . . .\nbaker\u2019s theater at 1345 w . 1st st . is a former movie scenery shop that baker and a partner purchased in 1961 and turned into a theater a year later . it has staged puppet shows six days a week ever since , said lanna pian , a lomita resident representing the los angeles conservancy .\nas the developers planning to replace the bob baker marionette theater with 104 apartments sharpen their bulldozer blades , the puppets seems to be doing better than ever . baker\u2019s troupe is commemorating their late founder by re - staging classic shows not seen for decades . saturday night is the opening of hooray l . a . ! , a los angeles history - themed show with a gala hosted by silver lake showman charles phoenix . as is the custom of the theater , ice cream will be served in the party room following the show .\nnow , ruiz plays a much bigger role in the production , controlling marionettes of all shapes and sizes . as he packs up and leaves the emptied theater after the show , ruiz says he would do anything to keep bob baker ' s marionettes going .\nthe bob baker marionette theater is excited to present subject : los angeles\u2013 four nights of l . a . ephemera featuring archival films , guest presenters , music , and puppets that explore hidden threads of l . a . history . april 14th kicks off the first of four programs that surface and interrogate mythologies of los angeles , starting with the idea of los angeles as eden .\nthe building was eventually sold to property developer eli elimelech , who agreed to lease the theater back to baker until the end of march 2015 , then move to a month - to - month lease . throughout the fall of 2014 , elimelech submitted designs for a five - story mixed - use space encompassing the theater . then , on november 28 , 2014 , at the age of ninety , bob baker passed away .\nthe bob baker marionette theater , which occupies what is now prime hipster real estate just outside of downtown los angeles , is at the heart of an intense debate about how to preserve the city ' s historic buildings . while the white cinderblock building that holds the theater is itself a time capsule of the 1960s , the neighborhood around it is anything but . nearby downtown and echo park have rapidly gentrified , giving rise to high - density housing and skyrocketing rents .\nas long as we do a show tomorrow , bob lives on another day .\n\u2014 alex evans\nelimelech ' s project was made possible because of the theater ' s decline .\nthe theater was in turmoil at the time . baker was in hospice . ( he died nov . 28 . ) his beloved theater , which opened in 1962 , was struggling financially and had been since 2008 . the property had been sold in 2013 , and the theater ' s lease was widely reported to be up this month .\nfriends of baker request that donations be made to help supporters preserve his legacy and purchase the building that houses the theater . more information can be found at this link .\nabout 35 people trickled into the theater halloween morning for the hoop - de - doo puppet show . sheri watson bought her ticket after hearing that the theater might close .\nnext door to the theater is the storage warehouse where thousands of baker\u2019s marionettes live hanging by strings , each handcrafted and delicately painted . there are laughing clowns , dancing mice , menacing dinosaurs and twinkling fairies . despite baker\u2019s absence , you can\u2019t help but feel he is still here . says evans , \u201ceverything we do down here is in honor of bob and his vision . he ' s not gone . \u201d\nthe theater , he said , was not a landmark because of its architecture , but because of the artistry that took place inside and baker ' s contribution to the city ' s entertainment industry .\nif they can ' t save the original space , theater staffers have talked about the possibility of rehousing the theater elsewhere . the neighborhood ' s zoning laws require residential properties to be mixed - use , so the new building will also have commercial spaces for rent on its first floor . albert , the principal architect , sees it as a silver lining for the bob baker marionette theater , which could opt to sign a new lease on the ground floor of the building . but to evans , the move would be more like a sad consolation prize .\nit ' s kind of like having a party next to a gravestone of what it once was ,\nhe said .\nalton wood was the theater ' s founding partner . here he emcees one of the first shows .\nalex evans , creative director of the bob baker marionette theater , says the theater ' s status as a historic - cultural monument doesn ' t do nearly enough to preserve and continue its legacy .\nthe whole thing is a really big misunderstanding of what ' s important , in my mind ,\nsaid evans , a 28 - year - old british transplant and longtime puppeteer who lives up the hill in echo park .\nthey ' re treating it like an architectural landmark , but it ' s like , no , it ' s a cultural resource , and that ' s what ' s important .\nwe ' re becoming a non profit so we can better serve the community . we are hosting a series of celebratory performances at our landmark theater to showcase bob ' s legacy and also touring los angeles far and wide with regular travelling shows !\nbaker\u2019s workshop on santa monica boulevard in hollywood became a magnet for future showbiz stars , including producer bob clampett , stan freberg and daws butler , who who would go on to create a tv sensation locally with the ktla - tv hand puppet series \u201ctime for beany . \u201d in the late 1940s baker also worked in local tv with the series \u201cadventures of bobo . \u201d\nsachs won ' t give away too many spoilers , but he will say that the show is based around the actions of a group of\nhacktavists\n( think anonymous ) who might be responsible for hijacking a missile test and sending it off course . one of the college - age hacker ' s girlfriends is a theater major and studies puppetry at bob baker .\nsince then , everyone at the theater has been trying to deal with both the uncertain future and the loss of a friend . alex evans , who was an intern in 2007 before becoming a puppeteer , remembers baker as much more than just a boss : \u201che was like a grandfather to me . . . bob was the most creative guy i\u2019ve ever met . \u201d\nonce the theater ' s lease ends , it will transfer to a month - to - month agreement , making for a tentative existence . baker ' s business has been strained for years , burdened by late mortgage payments and taxes . last year , the theater property was sold to elimelech for about $ 1 . 5 million .\nthe value of a\ncultural resource\nis harder to preserve than , say , architecturally significant monuments like the victorian - era bradbury building or frank lloyd wright ' s hollyhock house , both of which are designated historic - cultural monuments and have remarkable facades that effortlessly make the case for preservation . the building that houses the bob baker marionette theater , on the other hand , is so unremarkable that its architect is unknown even to the advocacy group la conservancy , which classifies it in the\nvernacular ,\nor architecturally modest , everyday style .\nthere\u2019s a little bit of magic inside the bob baker marionette theater near downtown los angeles . the chandeliers hang from the ceiling , giving off soft light . a bright red curtain protects the surprises that lie behind it . two smiling clowns stand on boxes , greeting all those who enter . despite a few chairs , the audience sits mostly on the floor . there is no stage , ensuring little separation between the audience and performers . soon , the lights fade , the music begins and the red curtain parts , revealing marionettes and strings dancing in near - perfect unison .\nwhat will happen to the theater at this point is murky . the los angeles city council designated it a historic cultural landmark in 2009 . the new developers will have to find a way to incorporate the theater into their plans .\nbut for all of its magic , there were plenty of hard times , too . baker and wood sold the theater in 1988 , saddled with expenses they could no longer afford . the owner offered to return the property two years later , citing its marginal profitability , and two businessmen who were fans of the theater covered the remaining $ 25 , 000 required to keep its doors open , the la times reported at the time . but richard schuler , baker ' s partner who now owns the business , said the baker had mounds of credit card and mortgage debt that he never recovered from .\nwhile the venue is very outdated , it ' s o . k . because you feel like you are going back in time . real marionette theater is almost gone and this place deserves to be kept going and supported . the show was magical . i heard that many angelenos had their . . .\nfilming at the theater isn ' t unusual , but evans says the\nncis\nshoot was much bigger in scale than anything that had been done before . the show filmed four scenes at the theater over a day and a half .\nif it shuts down tomorrow , it sucks , it ' s horrible , but it ' s here right now and it ' s going strong ,\nsaid evans .\nit ' s going just as bob wanted it to be . as long as we do a show tomorrow , bob lives on another day .\nthe architecture of the theater is nothing significant ,\nevans says of the boxy white building perched at the corner of glendale boulevard and first street .\nit ' s what bob did on the inside \u2014 the shows and the cultural impact \u2014 that ' s the landmark .\ni ' ve been to bob baker a handful of times , once without any kids present ( i took a friend to try and convince him to do a documentary on the theatre ! ) and i always love it . allergy sufferers beware : there is a healthy layer of dust . . .\nthe theater is a giant vintage christmas present from the 1960s with red velvet from floor to ceiling ,\nsays sachs , who took his kids , 9 and 4 , to the theater to see a performance of\nthe nutcracker\nin november .\nhe made the most beautiful things , but he did not know how to pay for it ,\nschuler said of baker .\nwe sounded like a man and wife , screaming about money . bob would say , ' oh i know , i understand , ' and then he ' d go right out and spend every dime he could lay his hands on .\none of the most explosive fights erupted after baker discovered schuler had paid the electric bill in full , using the same money baker had already spent to buy fabric and glue for his puppets , according to schuler .\nbaker never had children of his own , but as evan remembers , he used to tell people he had 2 , 000 puppets instead .\na well meaning , beloved institution for sure , but sorely in need of a cleaning . it has dust on the curtains and light fixtures that looks like it ' s been there since the 50 ' s ! clean , bob baker people . please . take care of the facility . between that and . . .\nbaker is an established puppeteer , and with the help of his 3 , 000 handmade marionettes , has been entertaining audiences for over 70 years . baker was a key activist in establishing union status for puppeteers , and his theater serves as a training ground for many puppet - makers who go on to work in fantasy films . with a long history of working in hollywood , baker\u2019s creations have been featured in tv shows such as star trek and bewitched , and films such as bluebeard , a star is born and close encounters of the third kind .\nsun . 7 / 22 7 : 00 p . m . when puppets are your only friends presents . . . . escape to witch mountain a comedy - variety adventure , reimagining of the 1975 disney classic , starring your hosts molly fite and jared ramirez and the original puppets from the film ! ! ! fans will remember escape to witch mountain ' s classic marionette sequence puppeteered and puppets fabricated by the one and only bob baker ! this month ' s guests : patrick michael ballard wesley doloris + many more surprising surprises ! !\nan l . a . native , baker traveled the world with his famous marionette troupe . his work was featured in prominent films , ranging from disney\u2019s \u201cbedknobs and broomsticks\u201d to steven spielberg\u2019s \u201cclose encounters of the third kind\u201d to the 1954 version of \u201ca star is born . \u201d he was said to have an archive of more than 3 , 000 puppets .\nbut with the theater ' s lease ending next march , the building ' s owner , eli elimelech , has drawn a blueprint that is more in keeping with changes in the trendy neighborhood \u2014 while preserving the spartan - looking little building that baker ' s marionettes call home .\nto do this , elimelech will design his mixed - used development to wrap around the theater , saving much of the existing structure . it ' s an unusual approach , but necessary since the theater was designated a historic cultural landmark by the los angeles city council in 2009 .\nby november of 2014 , baker was 90 years old and on his deathbed , sick with kidney failure . schuler considered shuttering the business right then and there , but decided to wait until after christmas\u2014the theater ' s busiest season , when up to four shows are scheduled on the weekends .\ni want to see if there is a better way to give a better legacy to this man who contributed all his work for years and years ,\nbarron said .\nit was a sad , sad thing to think of a dusty lobby with a picture of bob baker in it . it brought tears to my eyes .\nbut as the hearing date looms , he and other staffers at the theater are starting to lose hope . in a declaration published march 14 , the city planning department recommended that the project won ' t have any significantly adverse effects on its surrounding community . without baker around to tell his own story , his puppeteers , friends , and fans have been scrambling to devise a campaign to sway the city to leave the theater intact .\nwhen los angeles turned 200 back in 1981 , artists across the city created special birthday tributes . baker\u2019s includes skeletons dancing in the la brea tar pits , an oil derrick kickline , and a neon - lit celebration of hollywood nightlife . longtime theater staff restored the performers and sets from the original show so it could be restaged as part of an entire season honoring the theater\u2019s history . the all - ages show will be performed daily through may 29 .\nwhen schuler and baker first started working together , he says they ' d do four shows a day . by 2000 , they were doing one a day , then one every three days , if that . things only got worse when baker ' s health began to collapse in the late 2000s , restricting his ability to work and cutting his theater visits down to about once a month . in baker ' s absence , schuler stepped in , attempting to cut costs any way he knew how , even if it meant laying off employees and slashing the building ' s maintenance budget . in 2013 , they sold the property to elimeleich .\n[ baker ] gave his whole life to this . to see it taken down and destroyed with a plaque , it ' s just so insulting and demeaning ,\nsaid bils , the teacher and decades - long patron of the theater .\nthat ' s the worst thing i can think of .\nour theater is directly under the beverly street bridge / 1st st . bridge , near belmont high school and six blocks west of the disney music hall .\nsachs ' son made his first appearance as an extra . when his meager paycheck arrived , he asked sachs if he could donate it to the theater .\nbaker , 85 , was performing a series of previously scheduled shows in paramount as the council recognized what it was told is the country\u2019s longest - running puppetry showcase .\nsince baker\u2019s passing , there has been plenty of talk about finding ways to bring more attention\u2014and money\u2014to the theater , through fundraisers , new shows , and even the revival of long - lost masterpieces . one such masterpiece might be la ole , first performed during los angeles\u2019 centennial in 1981 and last seen on stage in the \u201990s . \u201cit was the history of l . a . done through puppets . it was supposedly bob ' s masterpiece , but i ' ve never seen it , \u201d said evans . asked if the show could see the lights of theater again , evans explains that they are trying to make that happen , depending on the resources they can muster , notably time and money .\nbut , he said , he doesn ' t know how much longer a theater that has been struggling financially for years can keep the curtains from coming down .\nthe original publicity for this cinematic assault announced\nthe forces of evil stalk their prey into the audience . so , is there a better place to screen this immersive nightmare than in a theater where puppets and performers also interact with the patrons ? that ' s right , not only will we be showing this cursed cult classic ( a film that must be seen to be disbelieved ) , but there will also be a pre - show featuring the enchanted bob baker marionettes and an dream - like solo performance by master puppeteer , eli zachary socoloff presser .\nthe theater also houses the nonprofit academy of puppetry and allied arts , where high school students from the inner city are taught the art of puppetry , she said .\ni just want to have the plan ready for the building ,\nelimelech said .\nthe theater will still be operating . it is still surviving .\nwhile developers have proposed demolishing much of the historically designated theater and converting the performance space into an elevator lobby , the puppeteers are pushing for the show to go on . they have been working with city planners and property owners to maintain theater operations on the site . the planning commission is scheduled to discuss the project later this month .\njust as it was 40 years ago , children ( and some adults ) gather in a circle on the floor of the 200 - person shoebox theater , where they sit and watch baker\u2019s creations come to life . for a little over an hour , baker and roughly 8 other puppeteer students , dressed in all black , weave the marionettes around their audience . the puppets , dressed in bright ensembles , fly and dance to the charming soundtrack of old phonograph records , complete with scratches and the warm hiss of analog audio .\nin 2012 , baker was forced to sell the building to pay off late mortgage payments and taxes \u2014a sum that had reached nearly $ 2 million . as baker explained to the los angeles times , \u201cwe ' ve put everything up for sale . the people with the mortgage said if you don ' t do that , we ' re going to foreclose . \u201d\ni wasn\u2019t sure what my video game and sfx movie loving kids would think of an old time marionette show but they loved it ! they got to sprawl on the floor as hundreds of elaborate , creative puppets pranced around , sometimes flouncing into their laps . adults . . .\nwe came to enjoy the bob baker day festival this morning and it was packed ! lots of free activities to check out - cool booths with crafts for kids , shopping with quirky arty jewelry / clothes / paintings , bubbles station , music stage , performance stage , pie n burger and border grill trucks . you can also purchase tickets for a show at the box office . a very happy place to be with your kiddo !\nthough the shows cater to a mostly young audience , many adults have referred to the performances as \u201cpsychedelic . \u201d the dizzying colors and interactive experience have given the theater a reputation for non - linear , off - beat performances . indeed , baker is known to weave disco scenes into the nutcracker , and incorporates many sci - fi alien themes into his halloween spooktacular .\nmany years ago i saw a marionette show . the marionettes performed on a stage with the puppeteers above them . you never saw the puppeteers during the show . it was a play done with marionettes . it was very well done and very professional . that ' s what i . . .\nwe took our granddaughter , age 6 , to see the marionette show . she was unsure about it when we got there - as were we . yes , the building looks old and the area is somewhat run down . once inside , we had a great time . the staff . . .\nmore than 9 million viewers are expected to tune in at 10 p . m . monday , when the cbs show reveals the inside of the theater and the workings of its vintage craft .\nit has never happened that the theater has been a part of the story , at least not in my time here ,\nsays evans , who signed on as a volunteer in 2007 .\nnew developments like marionette square are emblematic of the changes rolling through echo park , fueling concerns over gentrification in the area . young college graduates continue to flow in , pushing out working - class immigrant families . the neighborhood ' s immigrant population has dropped nearly 15 % since 1990 , according to 2010 census figures .\nthe theater was built in 1953 and believed to have been constructed as a studio for academy award - winning special - effects artist , m . b . paul . it was purchased by baker and wood in 1961 , where it has remained as a window - less warehouse in a somewhat rundown area of town . despite its unassuming white facade , the interior is decorated with red velvet drapes and grand chandeliers .\nbob baker\u2019s \u201cenchanted toyshop\u201d is a magnificent vision of a toy store come to life . originally staged as \u201ctoyland review\u201d in 1963 , this whimsical and imaginative production intended to make real the fantasies of every child who has ever experienced the wonder of playing with a toy . from animated cuckoo clocks to tumbling teddy bears , from jack - in - the - boxes to wooden soldiers , \u201cenchanted toyshop\u201d is a universal exploration of the childlike wonder and fantasy that kids of all ages should embrace and envision .\nbaker\u2019s interest in puppetry was sparked at the age of 5 when he saw a puppet show at a downtown los angeles department store . within a few years he was studying the art and competing in local talent shows .\ntentatively named marionette square , elimelech ' s new complex would span over much of the existing building . the development would hold about 100 apartments , as well as a strip of commercial space for retailers , according to steve albert , the project architect . between 5 and 10 % of the units would be reserved for affordable housing .\nhe says the theater ' s lease is not up this month and that it will continue operating for the next year or so until the property ' s owners break ground on a mixed - use development .\ngreat for your kids . we ' ve been checking out the bob baker marrionette show that were free in pasadena and my son and daughter were amazed by the marrionettes . we took them to the circus show and it was an awesome show . my 8 month old paid attention for about 45 min and my 2 . 5 yo the entire show . they loved the show . my hubby and i had a few chuckles too . the puppets at the show are nicer than the ones they take to the free show , so even if you ' ve seen the free show , it is worthwhile to go to the puppet show at the theater . the ice cream after the show is prepackaged and my son did not like it . a plus for me .\ndespite the theater\u2019s 50 - plus years in business , its financial situation has always been precarious . the building has faced foreclosure numerous times , including in 1992 and 2008 . in 2009 , the theater was designated los angeles historic - cultural monument # 958 , but even that , according to la\u2019s office of historic resources , doesn\u2019t necessarily prevent it from being destroyed . it only means the local government can \u201cdelay demolition in order to create opportunities for preservation solutions to emerge . \u201d\ni highly recommend taking your little ones to this show . i even enjoyed it ! it was a little tricky getting there due to all of the construction and we missed the parking lot but there is street parking in the surrounding areas . it ' s a 45 min . marionette show ( think of puppets on a string ) which is a perfect amount of time for little ones . my 6 yo enjoyed the job especially the puppet dogs . the puppeteers are so skilled and really bring them to life . afterwards there is free ice cream in the next room . it ' s a playful room with lots of color and pictures of the staff and the founder , bob baker . the puppeteers come and show the puppets up close to the kids . it gives a nice opportunity to ask questions about the show and the puppets . you can also purchase puppets for $ 5 . the show is affordable so if you can , go and support the arts !\nelimelech and albert have been asked to estimate how much renovations would cost , both with and without preserving the theater ' s architecture . the commission will determine whether it is possible to create an endowment or nonprofit organization to help fund the performances .\nelimelech says he isn ' t sure when he will begin building . the 90 - year - old baker , who is in hospice care , can no longer tend to his puppets , but the puppeteers plan to put on shows for as long as they can .\nit ' s an art ,\nsaid molly damecourt , 37 , who came to the theater for the first time with her toddler son , pruitt , on halloween morning .\nin the age of technology it ' s nice to have something that is so hands - on .\nfor that reason , he ' s spent the last several months urging anyone and everyone who ' s ever been to a show at the theater to write a letter to the city conveying its importance . the public comments will be considered in advance of a may hearing to review the developers ' permit application and determine whether the proposed project will have an impact on its surrounding culture and environment . best - case scenario\u2014short of winning the power ball and buying the building back , evans said\u2014is to convince the city and developer to keep the theater in operation , rather than covert it into an obsolete lobby .\nhumor rose naturally from the scenario . ll cool j ' s character , sam hanna , has an established clown phobia , and when he and o ' donnell ' s character arrive at the theater to interview the suspect ' s girlfriend , they are greeted by a 12 - foot clown out front .\nstephen albert , the principal architect at the albert group architects , which is designing the building that may one day replace the theater , points out that city and state preservation laws have been written specifically to preserve buildings , rather than ideas .\nhow do you preserve the idea ?\nhe said .\nhow do you preserve the function ? well , you can ' t .\nin lieu of preserving the function of the theater , albert told me his client plans to install puppet displays and photography exhibits in the lobby of the apartment complex , so that\nanybody who goes into the building will become aware of what happened there in the past .\nas of now , elimelech and his architects have agreed to build on top of the theater , keeping the main space intact\u2014but the kitchen , office space , and the puppet workshop will all be bulldozed , according to the developer ' s proposal to the city , and the performance area would be converted into the lobby of the apartment complex .\nthe theater will continue to stage shows throughout the coming months , and will pay rent to the new owner while the architecture firm attempts to pass inspections and obtain permits . if all goes to plan , albert says construction could begin by the end of 2016 , and the apartment itself could be housing new tenants as soon as summer 2018 .\nbaker graduated from hollywood high school and served in the army air corps during wwii , when he worked at lockheed aircraft in burbank . after his discharge , he worked for the george pal animation studios . amid labor unrest , he left pal and began marketing his own line of marionettes . he created window displays for prominent retailers around the country \u2014 and he did the same for storefront windows on disneyland\u2019s main street , usa .\ncame here for a bday and my two year old daughter was enchanted by the holiday marionette show ! most of the staff took the performance very seriously and seem to work hard at their craft . prior to the show the showroom was empty and just filled with balloons and the kids got to run and throw balloons around to get some energy out before sitting quietly to enjoy the show . parking is $ 5 cash only in their lot ( no attendant ) , otherwise it was fairly easy to find street parking nearby . even at a young age kids seem to be addicted to iphones and games , but don ' t write off the simple magic of a puppet show !\nbaker was also one of the first to popularize a cabaret style of puppetry for children , in which the puppeteers are incorporated into the show , rather than hiding behind set pieces . during his shows , it ' s not uncommon for the puppets to get up close and personal with their audience . in the sketch book revue , for example , a pair of ostriches wag their tails and snap their beaks just inches from the crowd ' s faces ; a slinky black cat dressed as a jazz singer swishes her way into children ' s laps ; clowns on unicycles lean in for surprise embraces .\nfor now , though , evans and the puppeteers are busy preparing for a jam - packed month of performances of hooray la , another circa - 1960s puppet show , this time an ode to the great city of los angeles . there are dinosaur marionettes that melt into the la brea tar pits and earthquake set pieces that shake up the stage , brought to life with tiny strings and hand - carved wooden parts . it ' s the sort of show only baker could have written , with his lifelong knowledge of the city and its history\u2014the kind of history his staff fears may soon be forgotten .\n\u201cat age 85 , he\u2019s still the star of his company , \u201d explained puppeteer steve meltzer , owner of a santa monica puppetry center and president of the los angeles guild of puppetry . \u201cthere are performances where his presence is requested . \u201d\nmeltzer waltzed his song - and - dance - man figure named calvin collidisworth across the council desk as echo park puppeteer christine papalexis pranced a dog character called fluffy .\n\u201ci got to bark at bernard parks , \u201d papalexis said afterward . \u201cthat was cool . he asked , \u2018does he bite ? \u2019\n\u201cpinocchio asked if they were lying , was their nose growing , \u201d wilson said . \u201cmr . [ ed ] reyes said no , they were all honest . mrs . [ janice ] hahn said no one is pulling her strings . \u201d\n\u00a9 copyright 2018 variety media , llc , a subsidiary of penske business media , llc . variety and the flying v logos are trademarks of variety media , llc . powered by urltoken vip\nwe are located in beautiful downtown los angeles at the merging corners of 1st street , 2nd street , and glendale blvd .\nthe most common problem is finding yourself on beverly blvd . , going over the beverly street bridge and into or away from downtown .\nstreet parking is available , but limited . we encourage you to arrive early .\nthere is a pay lot on glendale blvd . paybox cost is $ 5 . 00 - cash only please be prepared to write your license plate number or space number on an envelope for payment provided at the paybox at the lot entrance on glendale blvd .\nstarting with song and dance in historic olvera st . with dinosaurs and skeletons , all the way through the limelight of hollywood ! the show transports its audience with scenery crafted by john leland and spectacular light effects designed by richard shuler . the show brings life to the people and places of the city of angels !\nfor a limited time only , experience the 1933 earthquake , the development of the la freeways , the arrival of radio - all is its most entertaining form \u2013 through a puppet show .\nto provide unique theatrical experiences ; to educate , to celebrate , to rejuvenate puppetry and the allied arts .\nadults + children over 2 - $ 15 . 00 \u2022 children under 2 are free !\nmake you feel like you are part of the show . also , seeing all the kids having that much fun was entertaini\ngotta come and check this out , and a bonus . . . there ' s ice cream after the show ! ! !\nn in la . the staff are amazing artists . the puppets are original and in pristine condition .\nit a great show and the kids loved it . at the end they gave us free ice cream \ufffd\nthis place has history and very unique . it is small but cute , went to the halloween show and it was awesome . very cool and kids liked it . i recommend and the staff was so friendly .\ni love it ! thought it had closed a few uears ago . have to take my grzndchild\nand now for the greatest show in puppet history !\nthe circus\nrumbles into town this weekend starting sat . 3 / 31 through sun . 6 / 10 ! are you ready for our 1948 sawdust spectacular ? tickets at www . bobbakermarionettetheater . com ! # bobbakermarionettetheater # thecircus # comingsoon # easterweekend # puppetshow # springbreak2018\ntonight 3 / 25 ! 7pm ! it ' ll be a mystical magical laugh out loud eve in the woods with when puppets are your only friends ! st . puppets day is on its way . . . with a little luck ! tickets at www . bobbakermarionettetheater . com ! * parental discretion advised . # bobbakermarionettetheater # whenpuppetsareyouronlyfriends # varietyshow\nfirst , try refreshing the page and clicking current location again . make sure you click allow or grant permissions if your browser asks for your location . if your browser doesn ' t ask you , try these steps :\nat the top of your chrome window , near the web address , click the green lock labeled secure .\nin the window that pops up , make sure location is set to ask or allow .\nyou ' re good to go ! reload this yelp page and try your search again ."]}
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( 843 ) 669 - 5462 - profile\nwe have 10 contacts for interline brands , inc . , including 6 contacts with email addresses .\ncontracting profile : interline brands , inc . brentwood ny ( dba u . s . lock )\ninterline brands , inc . in auburn , ma - ( 508 ) 795 - 7600 - profile\nour exclusive brands of mro products keep costs to a minimum while delivering quality and performance comparable to national brands .\ninterline brands , inc . announces promotion of kenneth d . sweder to executive vice president and chief operating officer\ninterline brands us lock . locksmith - marietta , ga . projects , photos , reviews and more | porch\ninterline brands , inc . is the only company located at 40 a ballard st , auburn , ma 01501\nthe average salary for interline brands operations manager is $ 92 , 832 per year , ranging from $ 85 , 694 to $ 99 , 363 . compare more salaries for interline brands operations manager at paysa . com .\ninterline brands is a major leader in the northeast florida technology industry . watch a short video on our contributions .\ninterline brands , inc . is the only company located at 1307 e national cemetery rd , florence , sc 29506\ninterline brands inc . announced the purchase of janpak inc . for $ 82 . 5 million in a tuesday news release .\ninterline brands is a leading direct marketer and distributor of broad - line maintenance , repair and operations ( mro ) products .\ninterline brands inc aka wilmar industries major household appliances is one of a number of businesses situated in farmington hills , michigan .\nthe home depot ( hd ) expects to finalize its acquisition of interline brands by 3q16 . currently , interline brands is partly owned by private equity firms goldman sachs capital partners ( gs ) and p2 capital partners , llc and by company management .\ntom tossavainen of interline brands , inc . , + 1 - 904 - 421 - 1441 / web site : urltoken /\nthe home depot expects additional revenue from existing customers as well as a sales upside from interline brands\u2019 customer base . interline\u2019s capabilities appear to be complementary to hd and a good strategic fit .\nafter 17 years with interline brands inc . and 13 years at the helm , ceo michael grebe is retiring from the company .\nhome depot\u2019s $ 1 . 625 billion acquisition of jacksonville - based interline brands inc . signals a bigger push into the professional contractor market , with the atlanta company building upon interline\u2019s distribution network .\ncurrently there are no reviews for ' interline brands inc aka wilmar industries ' . be the first to write a review for them !\nin july 2015 , home depot made its largest acquisition , a $ 1 . 625 billion , cash deal to buy interline brands .\njust a few months after interline brands consolidated several of its brands into one , supplyworks , the company said it is already noticing success in the form of more customers , more revenue and a streamlined system .\nacquisition of interline brands , inc . , a leading national distributor and direct marketer of broad - line maintenance , repair and operations ( mro ) products . the agreement to acquire interline was previously announced on\ngrebe , meanwhile , wants people to know that he ' s \u201cretiring from interline brands , \u201d phrasing that was intentional on his part .\ninterline offers facilities maintenance as well as repair services and products to home and commercial customers through brands such as supplyworks , hardwareexpress and barnett .\nat interline brands , a $ 630 million distributor of maintenance and repair products , she feels fortunate to work in a company that believes in the role data can play in catalog marketing . among interline\u2019s catalog brands are barnett , wilmar , sexauer , maintenance usa and hardware express .\ninterline brands , which also operates under the name trayco , is located in florence , south carolina . this organization primarily operates in the plumbing and hydronic heating supplies business / industry within the wholesale trade - durable goods sector . interline brands employs approximately 30 people at this branch location .\ninterline brands , which also operates under the name hardware express , is located in auburn , massachusetts . this organization primarily operates in the plumbing and hydronic heating supplies business / industry within the wholesale trade - durable goods sector . interline brands employs approximately 73 people at this branch location .\nshopping exclusive brands from hardware express is an easy , bottom line - friendly way to minimize inventory costs while receiving quality and performance comparable to national brands .\nthe interline brands name is only four years old and not as well known in the phcp industry as some of its constituent companies . they include :\ninterline brands inc . has agreed to buy nearly all assets of a national janitorial and sanitary supplies distributor for $ 127 . 5 million in cash .\nhow much do interline brands employees make ? glassdoor has salaries , wages , tips , bonuses , and hourly pay based upon employee reports and estimates .\nfamous brands and rgr canada inc . we are a smoking accessories company working with major entertainment brands like snoop dogg , the trailer park boys & . . .\nthe home depot\u00ae , the world ' s largest home improvement retailer , announced on july 21 its pending acquisition of interline brands , inc . , parent company of copperfield chimney supply . interline brands is a leading national distributor and direct marketer of broad - line maintenance , repair and operations ( mro ) products .\noperations manager salaries at interline brands can range from $ 53 , 119 - $ 82 , 550 . this estimate is based upon 2 interline brands operations manager salary report ( s ) provided by employees or estimated based upon statistical methods . see all operations manager salaries to learn how this stacks up in the market .\nthe average interline brands salary ranges from approximately $ 25 , 495 per year for warehouse worker to $ 93 , 225 per year for senior operations manager . average interline brands hourly pay ranges from approximately $ 11 . 33 per hour for picker / packer to $ 16 . 72 per hour for warehouse / driver .\nmarketing analyst salaries at interline brands can range from $ 34 , 697 - $ 37 , 772 . this estimate is based upon 1 interline brands marketing analyst salary report ( s ) provided by employees or estimated based upon statistical methods . see all marketing analyst salaries to learn how this stacks up in the market .\ninterline brands us lock , based in marietta , is a locksmith company that provides key replacement , emergency lockout , and lock installation as well as other services .\nwarehouse operations manager salaries at interline brands can range from $ 90 , 240 - $ 98 , 052 . this estimate is based upon 1 interline brands warehouse operations manager salary report ( s ) provided by employees or estimated based upon statistical methods . see all warehouse operations manager salaries to learn how this stacks up in the market .\nassistant marketing manager salaries at interline brands can range from $ 48 , 374 - $ 52 , 412 . this estimate is based upon 1 interline brands assistant marketing manager salary report ( s ) provided by employees or estimated based upon statistical methods . see all assistant marketing manager salaries to learn how this stacks up in the market .\ninterline is owned by goldman sachs capital partners , p2 capital partners llc and management .\nsweder said now , with the customers dealing with one brand , the process is seamless and allows for a better relationship between interline brands and those they sell to . the brands that will be subsumed under the supplyworks name are amsan , cleansource , janpak , trayco and sexauer .\ncompany executives clearly regard barnett as a jewel among the interline brands . this has encouraged them to embark on a program to capture business that had been largely written off in the past .\ninterline brands is a direct marketer and distributor of maintenance , repair and operations products . these products include plumbing , electrical , hardware , security hardware , heating , ventilation and air conditioning and other related items . the company s customer base crosses many markets , such as multiple family housing , education , lodging , health care facilities , professional contractors , hardware stores and other distributors . interline brands markets and sells its products through eight targeted brands , which include wilmar , barnett , hardware express , sunstar lighting , sexauer , u . s . lock , maintenance u . s . a . , copperfield and leran . interline brands is headquartered in jacksonville , fla .\nceo michael grebe has had interline brands ' succession plan in mind for some time , but as his retirement date looms , he has begun to reflect on his almost two decades of service .\nacquired by the home depot in 2015 , interline brands is among america\u2019s largest distributors and direct marketers of maintenance , repair , and operations ( mro ) products , both branded and private label .\nhome depot annonce l ' acquisition d ' interline brands , distributeur de produits de maintenance et de r\u00e9paration bas\u00e9 \u00e0 jacksonville ( floride ) , pour un montant de 1625 millions de dollars en num\u00e9raire .\neach brand segment has unique skus , of course , but interline derives efficiencies from stocking many items sold by more than one brand . a picker in one of interline ' s 56 distribution centers may not know whether a given fixture or fitting is a barnett or a wilmar product until the label gets slapped on at the shipping desk . interline also sells 14 private - label brands within its brands . for instance , trayco is a regional offshoot of sexauer popular in the south and southeast .\n\u201cover the last decade , interline has acquired , created , and developed some of the industry\u2019s very best facilities maintenance brands , capabilities , technologies , teams , and products . today , we\u2019re uniting five of these top brands under one national banner , and solidifying our leadership position in the institutional facilities maintenance market .\n, ceo of interline brands .\nin addition , our associates are thrilled to be joining a great company with a similar culture and values . we ' re looking forward to a great future .\nwe ' re thrilled for our customers and employees that interline brands and the home depot have agreed to join forces ,\nsaid michael grebe , chairman & ceo , interline .\nwe ' re confident they all will benefit from this next exciting stage in our company ' s history .\nwe ' re thrilled for our customers and employees that interline brands and the home depot have agreed to join forces ,\nsaid michael grebe , chairman & ceo of interline .\nwe ' re confident they all will benefit from this next exciting stage in our company ' s history .\nsia is progressively developing an innovative multi - brand strategy . while it is hardly the first or leading airline group from asia pacific to have both full service and low cost brands its portfolio of four brands is unique .\ninterline brands is redefining facility maintenance supply value . approaching $ 2 billion in sales , we ' re a large - scale , national distributor delivering maintenance products , solutions and focused expertise to three customer segments :\njacksonville , fl - based mro distributor interline brands , no . 17 on industrial distribution ' s 2014 big 50 list , made a major announcement monday with the launch of a new national brand , supplyworks .\ninterline was born with a consolidation strategy in mind . its predecessor , wilmar industries , then a public company , started the ball rolling with the purchase of sexauer in 1999 . in may 2000 , the company was taken private in a leveraged buyout , and the wilmar corporate identity gave way to interline brands , although the wilmar brand name was retained . in september of that year , interline bought barnett .\ninterline has received commitments for debt financing from lehman brothers and jp morgan . interline also expects to refinance existing debt , including its 11 . 5 percent senior subordinated notes that are due in 2011 .\nthe launch of supplyworks creates a \u201cleading national and integrated institutional business , \u201d said michael grebe , interline\u2019s chairman and ceo , in a press release . \u201cover the last decade , interline has acquired , created and developed some of the industry\u2019s very best facilities maintenance brands , capabilities , technologies , teams and products .\nthe acquisition is expected to be accretive to fiscal 2016 earnings . hd expects the interline brands acquisition to contribute $ 0 . 01 to fiscal 2016 earnings per share ( or eps ) , according to carol tome , the company\u2019s cfo ( chief financial officer ) , on the 2q16 earnings call . hd can also expect synergies from the deal going forward , as ~ 42 % of the supplier base overlaps with interline brands .\ninterline brands , inc . is a leading national distributor and direct marketer with headquarters in jacksonville , florida . interline provides maintenance , repair and operations ( mro ) products to a diversified customer base made up of professional contractors , facilities maintenance professionals , and specialty distributors across north america , the caribbean and central america .\ninterline brands is a large - scale , national distributor delivering maintenance products , solutions and focused expertise to institutional and commercial facility owners , commercial and residential service contractors , as well as commercial property managers . supplyworks\u2122 is their new institutional brand which combines the market expertise of amsan\u00ae , janpak , cleansource , trayco and sexaur\u00ae to become the leading broad - line national provider of integrated facility maintenance solutions . the wilmar\u00ae and maintenance usa\u00ae brands serve multifamily housing facilities customers with everyday repair and maintenance solutions . and the barnett\u00ae , copperfield , u . s . lock\u00ae , hardware express\u00ae and leran\u00ae brands serve residential customers through a combination of specialty brands and professional contractor and wholesaler brands .\ngrebe said interline has followed amsan for several years and was attracted by its brand recognition , national distribution area and comprehensive private label program . he said interline also liked amsan ' s experienced management team .\ninterline brands , inc . is a leading international distributor and direct marketer with headquarters in jacksonville , florida . interline provides maintenance , repair and operations products to a diversified customer base made up of professional contractors , facilities maintenance professionals , and specialty distributors primarily throughout the united states , canada , the caribbean and central america .\n\u201ci have every confidence in the world that interline will be immensely successful teamed up with home depot , \u201d grebe said in an internal memo to interline staff . \u201cour cultures are very similar and aligned . \u201d\nall those operational changes should pay off in big ways for interline brands , grebe said , helping catapult the company to compete even further with large public companies in this industry , such as grainger industrial supply and hd supply .\nsupplyworks\u2122 is our new institutional brand which combines the market expertise of amsan\u00ae , janpak , cleansource , trayco and sexaur\u00ae to become the leading broad - line national provider of integrated facility maintenance solutions . the wilmar\u00ae and maintenance usa\u00ae brands serve our multifamily housing facilities customers with everyday repair and maintenance solutions . and the barnett\u00ae , copperfield , u . s . lock\u00ae , hardware express\u00ae and leran\u00ae brands serve our residential customers through a combination of specialty brands and professional contractor and wholesaler brands .\ninterline brands inc . , a national distributor and direct marketer of electrical supplies and other maintenance , repair and operations products , said its newly formed corporation has filed for an initial public offering of the parent ' s common stock .\n) said it agreed to buy home repair and maintenance products seller interline brands inc [ ishldi . ul ] for about $ 1 . 63 billion in cash to expand its pro division , which caters to professional contractors and builders .\nnote : the home depot private and exclusive brands and store purchases are not eligible for special pricing or contracted volume discounts .\ninterline brands reported its 2014 fourth quarter and full year financials on feb . 25 , which included a q4 year - over - year sales increase of 6 . 6 percent and net loss of $ 9 . 6 million . for the full year , interline had a 4 . 9 percent sales increase and net loss of $ 47 million .\ninterline brands has quietly built up its electrical product offering . the company bought florida lighting inc . , a distributor of specialty lighting and electrical products in pompano beach , in 2003 . its foray into the electrical market is bolstered by a stable of well - known electrical brands and includes products from thomas & betts , westinghouse , square d , ge , eagle / cooper wiring devices , steel city , carlon , leviton and pass & seymour . interline brands sells these products and other mro supplies through catalogs and web sites operated by its wilmar , barnett , hardware express and maintenance usa business .\norlando , fl \u2013 ( august 29 , 2015 ) \u2013 solaris paper served as a platinum sponsor ( booth # 1018 ) for the interline brands 2015 annual partner conference ( apc ) held august 26 - 28 in orlando , fl .\njust about a year ago home depot completed its $ 1 . 63 billion acquisition of interline brands , one of the largest mro distributors in the country ( no . 19 on industrial distribution ' s 2015 big 50 list ) . the acquisition caused many in our industry wondering how interline would fit into the plans of the giant home improvement chain .\nscoot\u2019s entry to guangzhou will result in no less than 12 routes being served by three sia group brands . singapore - male became the 11th route with three brands on 26 - oct - 2015 , when silkair began operating four weekly frequencies to male .\ninterline expects the acquisition to add approximately 2 cents per share to earnings for the second half of fiscal 2006 .\ninterline sells more than 160 , 000 products , with almost half of them used for janitorial and sanitation work .\ninterline brands , inc . is a leading distributor and direct marketer with headquarters in jacksonville , florida . as one of the largest national distributors of broad - line facilities maintenance , repair and operations products in north america , interline serves more than 175 , 000 customer locations and holds leading market positions in the institutional , multi - family housing and residential end - markets . interline is currently owned by goldman sachs capital partners , p2 capital partners , llc and management .\ninterline does employ a field sales force of over 400 representatives for certain brands , including barnett in some areas where customer density can justify it . that effort is headed by vice president , field sales fred bravo . but flyers and phone calls comprise the bulk of interline ' s marketing , as the staggering numbers reported a couple of paragraphs ago attest .\ninterline brands \u2014 which services the capitol and senate buildings and supplies the pentagon with trash bags \u2014 is looking to streamline its connection with customers and suppliers .\nit ' s easier to grow one brand instead of five ,\ngrebe said .\ninterline brands , the massive direct distributor of maintenance repair products \u2014 hvac , janitorial supplies , lighting fixtures \u2014 is ubiquitous , although you wouldn ' t know it . its effects are far - reaching ; hidden to the normal public bathroom user .\ninterline brands , inc . is a leading distributor and direct marketer with headquarters in jacksonville , florida . interline provides broad - line mro products to a diversified facilities maintenance customer base of institutional , multi - family housing and residential customers located primarily throughout north america , central america and the caribbean . for more information , visit the company ' s website at urltoken .\ninterline was formed through a series of mergers that combined over 20 companies in the plumbing supply and facilities maintenance industries .\ninterline brands was a decent company to work for , but local management needed some improvement . management had a lack of leadership and discipline skills . when home depot acquired them , all the current employees thought a lot of things would improve . . .\nthe pace of change at the cutting edge of the retail industry is such that brands often find themselves struggling to keep up . (\nsupplyworks represents the unification of five of interline ' s brands \u2500 amsan , cleansource , janpak , trayco and sexauer - under one national brand . the supplyworks brand will include over 140 , 000 products , spanning plumbing and cleaning supplies to hvac , electrical and other maintenance and repair products . with over 3 , 000 supply partners , supplyworks features branded products from georgia - pacific , 3m , diversey care , kimberly - clark , kohler , schlage and spartan , as well as interline ' s own exclusive brands .\ninterline said the brand will include more than 900 facility and maintenance experts and customer support professionals to serve its customer base .\njacksonville , fla . , october 20 , 2008 / prnewswire - firstcall / - - interline brands , inc . ( nyse : ibi ) (\ninterline\nor the\ncompany\n) , a leading distributor and direct marketer of maintenance , repair and operations products , today announced the promotion of kenneth d . sweder to executive vice president and chief operating officer , effective immediately .\nour capabilities feature global sourcing and merchandising that ensure the right product breadth of over 150 , 000 products , delivered within innovative supply chain solutions that reduce costs and improve productivity . interline brands ' robust technology and ecommerce platforms make it an internet retailer top 100 company .\nhome depot inc ( hd . n ) said it agreed to buy home repair and maintenance products seller interline brands inc [ ishldi . ul ] for about $ 1 . 63 billion in cash to expand its pro division , which caters to professional contractors and builders . (\nheading up interline ' s marketing effort for all brands is vice president of marketing pam maxwell , another airgas veteran . she spent 17 years with the industrial distributor , and had been president of one of its subsidiaries prior to joining her former colleagues grebe and sanford in 2001 .\njacksonville , fla . , feb . 25 , 2015 ( globe newswire ) - - interline brands , inc . (\ninterline\nor the\ncompany\n) , a leading distributor and direct marketer of broad - line maintenance , repair and operations (\nmro\n) products to the facilities maintenance end - market , reported sales and earnings for the fiscal quarter and year ended december 26 , 2014 .\nwe live , think and breathe our clients ' brands in order to understand their unique needs and ensure their ultimate and continued success . . . .\nwith 100 , 000 + quality plumbing , electrical , hardware , janitorial and hvac products , interline brands , inc . equips more than 175 , 000 customers for success . as part of the home depot family of companies , we are looking to connect associates with exceptional career opportunities .\nlarge scale buyers such as perry ellis , royal caribbean , disney and interline brands are already signed up for the third business matchmaking forum to be held by procolombia in miami on may 14th and 15th as part of procolombia ' s strategy to exploit the fta with the united states .\nand of course , one of those options is to continue acquiring , something that has worked so well for interline in the past .\nat interline brand ' s launch event for its new supplyworks brand \u2014 which included fireworks and a promotional video on the video boards at everbank field \u2014 the company ' s management praised the employees for all the work and preparation that went into combining its five leading brands into one name .\nmr . sweder will manage the company ' s merchandising , inventory and distribution activities , and will direct the sales and marketing of certain key brands . he will also work with michael grebe , interline ' s chairman and chief executive officer , to oversee the firm ' s corporate development efforts .\n\u201cit ' s often said of a distribution company that its most important assets go home every night , \u201d grebe comments . \u201cso when you buy a company , hopefully you ' re acquiring good people who have good relationships with good customers . any time you change the name , you change the relationship . so we integrate in such a way as to apply the full power of interline brands - our buying power , distribution network , products , proprietary systems - without interrupting that relationship . \u201d interline has also done numerous \u201ctuck - in\u201d acquisitions over the years , which have been integrated with existing brands .\ni want to thank mike and the board for this opportunity ,\nsaid mr . sweder .\ni look forward to building on the company ' s heritage and past success in my new role . interline brands is positioned well as an industry leader with many strong brands and a solid balance sheet . we can make the company even stronger by executing the profit and efficiency improvement initiatives we announced last quarter , and by further developing market growth opportunities .\nsia recently began selling scoot operated flights and is now looking at also forging an interline arrangement with tigerair . placing full service and even premium passengers on budget brands was previously unthinkable for sia but has become a necessary and sensible step as scoot and tigerair give the group access to over 20 additional destinations .\nthe world\u2019s largest home improvement retailer completed a $ 1 . 63 billion acquisition of interline brands , inc . , a leading national distributor and direct marketer of maintenance , repair and operations products . interline\u2019s extensive local distribution network of more than 90 locations across the united states , canada and puerto rico allowed for the delivery of its maintenance , repair and operations products . headquartered in florida , interline serves more than 175 , 000 customer locations and holds market presence in institutional , multi - family housing and residential markets . the deal boosted home depot\u2019s pro division that caters to professional contractors and builders .\ninterline ceo michael grebe said buying amsan fits his company ' s strategy of\nacquiring businesses with leadership positions in attractive facilities maintenance markets .\nthe jacksonville company will likely retain the interline identity as a subsidiary of home depot , a spokeswoman said , with the executive team staying intact .\nin addition to copperfield chimney supply , interline\u2019s companies include supplyworks , wilmar , maintenance usa , barnett pro contractor supplies , hardware express , u . s . lock and leran gas products . interline is currently owned by goldman sachs capital partners , p2 capital partners , llc and management . .\nthese three brands combine for about 70 % of interline ' s revenues . two smaller companies , hardware express , servicing independent hardware stores , and maintenance usa , targeting the low - end facilities maintenance market , also sell some plumbing supplies . collectively , about 49 per cent of interline ' s sales come from plumbing products , with another 3 per cent from hvac . the latter is a sector barnett only recently began servicing and is targeted for growth .\nmeeting the needs of a highly diverse customer base \u2013 from professional contractors to multifamily residence managers , commercial business service contractors and institutional facilities managers \u2013 requires a multi - faceted approach , and a lot of talented people . interline accomplishes exceptional end - to - end service through a family of brands which includes :\nbut at least for now the sia group has maintained it intends to keep all four brands and has no plans for acquiring the remaining 44 % share in tigerair .\nken ' s experience , knowledge of the distribution industry , and his significant contributions since joining interline last year have made his promotion well deserved ,\nsaid mr . grebe .\nken has been an invaluable asset to our team . his leadership , focus on results and strong process orientation make him an excellent fit in his new role with the company as he seeks to help us improve the growth , profitability and scalability of the interline brands platform .\nthat includes the integration of interline , for which the company is paying $ 1 . 625 billion in cash , a price reached after an auction .\ninterline brands , inc . is one of the largest national distributors of broad - line facilities maintenance , repair and operations products in north america . interline serves over 175 , 000 customers and holds leading market positions in the commercial / institutional , multifamily housing and residential end markets . interline provides its customers comprehensive supply chain solutions including next - day delivery capability to 98 % of the u . s . population , the right merchandise breadth of over 150 , 000 national and exclusive branded products , innovative supply chain and ecommerce technology , and specialized end - market expertise from more than 1 , 600 sales and support professionals .\nsupplyworks , an $ 850 million business , has more than 3 , 000 supply partners , including georgia - pacific , 3m , diversey care , kimberly clark , scalage , and spartan . it also offers interline\u2019s exclusive brands . the new brand has a team of more than 900 facility maintenance experts and customer service professionals .\ninterline brands proudly offers the renown\u00ae brand of products . renown is a comprehensive sustainable line of cleaning and janitorial products with unparalleled quality and uncompromising performance . as a renown towel and tissue supplier , solaris paper featured renown premium kitchen roll towels and jumbo bath tissue during the 2015 apc ( booth # 1018 ) , along with the locor\u00ae high - capacity towel & tissue offering , and the premium livi\u00ae vpg and quality livi basic brands of virgin , rapidly renewable fiber based paper towel and tissue products .\njoin us and our guest peter routsis , director of marketing at interline brands inc , to discuss the intricacies of marketing during a large scale acquisition . the home depot\u00ae , the world ' s largest home improvement retailer , announced in august 2015 it had completed its $ 1 . 625 billion acquisition of interline brands , inc . , a leading national distributor and direct marketer of broad - line maintenance , repair and operations ( mro ) products . chairman , ceo and president of the home depot , craig menear stated the acquisition would enable the company to \u201cbetter serve our pro customers whether in - store , online or at their place of business . \u201d\njacksonville , fla . , dec 10 , 2009 / prnewswire - firstcall via comtex / - - interline brands , inc . ( nyse : ibi ) (\ninterline\nor the\ncompany\n) , a leading distributor and direct marketer of maintenance , repair and operations (\nmro\n) products , today announced the addition of randolph w . melville to its board of directors , effective immediately . mr . melville will also serve on the company ' s compensation committee .\n, interline serves more than 175 , 000 customer locations and holds leading market positions in the institutional , multi - family housing and residential end - markets .\nsupplyworks is the merger of five of interline ' s leading brands \u2013 amsan , cleansource , janpak , trayco , and sexauer \u2013 under one national brand . the supplyworks brand will include over 140 , 000 products \u2013 spanning everything from plumbing and cleaning supplies to hvac , electrical , and other mro products \u2013 to help customers enhance the performance , safety , health and sustainability of facilities across the united states . with over 3 , 000 supply partners , supplyworks features a portfolio of branded products from georgia - pacific , 3m , diversey care , kimberly - clark , kohler , schlage and spartan , among others , as well as interline ' s own exclusive brands .\na partial report preview for interline brands , inc . is shown below . where indicated by\nyes ,\ncreditriskmonitor contains this information in its extensive database . to get access to the full report and learn more about creditriskmonitor ' s robust financial risk analysis and timely news service , request a personalized demo and free trial today .\nwith electrical products accounting for 5 % of its $ 1 . 7 billion in annual sales , interline brands inc . , jacksonville , fla . , has kept a fairly low profile in the electrical market . but its approximately $ 84 . 4 million in annual electrical sales could grow if the company\u2019s new supplyworks strategy takes off .\ninterline ' s remaining units serve the security hardware industry ( u . s . lock ) , propane suppliers ( leran ) and electrical contractors ( sunstar ) .\n\u201cthe interline integration is progressing , \u201d said craig menear , chairman , president and ceo of home depot . \u201cwe\u2019ve been piloting our first business use case offering interline ' s catalog of products to pros ( professional contractors ) shopping home depot stores . we are pleased with the traction that we ' ve seen in this pilot . \u201d\nheretofore , entering that sector has proved to be difficult for home depot ( nyse : hd ) , analysts say , making the network set up by interline attractive .\nhome depot\u2019s pro customers are mostly professional remodelers , contractors and repairmen looking for services such as delivery , expanded credit and bulk pricing . the pro portfolio of brands include dewalt and makita .\nthe launch of supplyworks represents a historic day for our company , and marks one of the last major steps in our efforts to create a leading national and integrated institutional business ,\nsaid michael j . grebe , interline brands chairman and ceo .\nover the last decade , interline has acquired , created and developed some of the industry ' s very best facilities maintenance brands , capabilities , technologies , teams and products . today we ' re uniting five of these top brands under one national banner , and solidifying our leadership position in the institutional facilities maintenance market . more importantly , we have realized our goal of having one team , one process , and one national platform with a full and differentiated suite of products and the best distribution capabilities in the industry . all of this comes together to provide our customers with a compelling value proposition that we believe is unique in the industry .\natlanta , july 22 , 2015 / prnewswire / - - the home depot\u00ae , the world ' s largest home improvement retailer , today announced its entry into a definitive agreement to acquire jacksonville , fla . - based interline brands , inc . , a leading national distributor and direct marketer of broad - line maintenance , repair and operations ( mro ) products .\n- - wilmar - interline ' s largest unit in volume , is a distributor of plumbing , appliances , maintenance and janitorial supplies to the multi - family mro market .\nthe company grew out of the merger of several other businesses , including jacksonville - based barnett brass & copper , with the combined firm taking the interline name in 2000 .\nwhat all the brands have in common is a focus on mro customers . interline participates in very little residential or commercial new construction bidding . its business model targets repair and replacement contractors ( barnett in particular ) , building maintenance personnel and other mro users . company - wide gross margin of more than 37 per cent speaks volumes about its mro - only mindset .\none or more of these destinations could potentially receive service from all four of the sia group\u2019s airline brands in 2016 . such a scenario is feasible as each brand has its own position . but\n\u201ci am excited to welcome janpak into the interline family , \u201d michael j . grebe , chairman and chief executive officer of interline was quoted in the joint press release as stating . \u201cjanpak is a well - run business with a deep and talented team that has built a leadership position in the southeast jansan ( janitorial and sanitary ) market . \u201d\noverall , hd reported a strong q2 . sales for the quarter were $ 26 . 5 billion , a 6 . 6 percent increase from last year driven primarily by positive comps sales as well as the impact of interline brands . versus last year , a stronger u . s . dollar negatively impacted total sales growth by approximately $ 181 million or 0 . 7 percent .\njacksonville , fla . , march 16 , 2015 ( globe newswire ) - - interline brands , inc . (\ninterline\nor the\ncompany\n) , one of the largest national distributors of broad - line facilities maintenance , repair and operations products , today announced the launch of a new national brand , supplyworks ( supplyworks . com ) . with over $ 850 million of annual revenue , supplyworks is one of the largest broad line facilities maintenance businesses in the united states providing a full suite of products and solutions to institutional and commercial customers .\nhome depot also owns various house brands . husky is a manufacturer of hand tools , pneumatic tools and tool storage devices . it was introduced in 1924 . glacier bay offers faucets , sinks , toilets , mirrors and bath vanities . hampton bay retails ceiling fans and lighting fixtures , while commercial electric develops recessed lighting , commercial lighting and electrical tools . these brands are carried only at home depot locations .\n\u201cmany consolidators that have tried to merge numerous companies together have gotten stuck in the it quagmire , \u201d says sanford . \u201cthe key difference between interline brands and most other consolidators is that our predecessor , wilmar , addressed the it issue very early and beat it by developing an it platform that allowed them to integrate acquired companies very quickly , with minimal disruption to the business . \u201d\npeter routsis is a forward thinking , revenue driving , business leader with extensive leadership experience across a wide range b2b and b2c industries . peter brings over thirty years of experience encompassing retail , sales , product management , strategic planning and marketing management with blue chip companies in the united states and canada . peter\u2019s experience includes companies like sony , reebok , benjamin moore and for the past 5 years , interline brands inc , a home depot company . peter is director of marketing at interline brands inc , leading the marketing efforts for the billion dollar institutional and commercial business units of interline . peter has a ba from the university of toronto and an mba from queen\u2019s university in ontario , canada . peter is a past board member of ama jacksonville and a current jaguars foundation mvp volunteer . peter is married with two children . in his personal time , he enjoys all the amenities of our area including golf , stand up paddling and beach time .\ninterline ( nyse : ibi ) , which distributes and direct markets products for building maintenance and repair , expects to close the purchase of american sanitary incorporated , known as amsan , in july . interline plans to finance the purchase with the proceeds of a public offering of senior subordinated notes and by borrowing under a new credit facility that the company intends to enter .\nthrough 70 + distribution centers and four regional replenishment centers nationwide , interline empowers reliable same - day or next - day service to 98 % of the u . s . population .\nlennie said the interline / hd pilot program could lead to hd increasing its \u201cshare of wallet\u201d with the professional contractor but emphasized that it\u2019s in its \u201cvery , very early days . \u201d\nken sweder , who has been with the company since 2008 and previously served as president and chief operating officer , will become the new ceo of interline and a senior vice president at home depot , answering directly to the executive vice president of outside sales and service , bill lennie , said paula drum , vice president for marketing and e - commerce at interline .\ninterline sells maintenance and repair products to places like school districts and apartment complexes \u2014 with the latter in particular expected to be a growth area as millennials shy away from buying homes .\nfor his part , the 46 - year - old sweder has a lot of plans to continue the momentum interline has built following its acquisition as a subsidiary to home depot this summer .\nthe deal is expected to close by the end of 2012 and will be financed with borrowings under interline\u2019s ( nyse : ibi ) existing senior credit facility , according to the news release .\nto compete against www . grainger . com , interline will be depending on the supplyworks online storefront as a key tool to win business . digital sales are familiar territory to interline because according to its most recent financial report , e - commerce accounts for 20 % of online sales . the company was ranked as one of the 100 largest e - commerce merchants by internet retailer .\nwhen google changed its mobile search algorithm to start favouring mobile - friendly websites in april , most brands and publishers were prepared , having developed sites and content that were already optimized for cross - device viewing . (\n\u201cwe have so many great interline associates , and i ' m very proud of all of those team members and the folks on the front lines bringing this new vision , \u201d he said .\n. china is a strategically important market for sia but most potential new destinations in china are better suited for the group\u2019s lcc brands as they are secondary markets consisting mainly of price sensitive leisure passengers and limited premium demand .\ninterline brings an experienced outside and national account sales force , fulfillment capabilities across the facilities maintenance market , and an extensive local distribution network of more than 90 locations throughout the u . s . ,\ncurrently , both hd and number - two home improvement chain lowe\u2019s ( low ) derive about a third of their sales from the pro customer . the interline purchase will provide hd with opportunities to increase the sales contribution from this segment . this represents a more recurring and larger sales opportunity compared to the occasional retail customer . hd should benefit from interline\u2019s large , targeted sales force and national distribution network .\ninterline brings an experienced outside sales force , fulfillment capabilities in the residential mro market , and an extensive distribution network of more than 90 locations throughout the u . s . , canada and puerto rico .\nwhat to do with all of the information . data mining can give you too much data if you don\u2019t refine what you\u2019re looking for , warns maxwell . when she first came to interline brands , she says , \u201cwe had so much data you could choke on it . \u201d this can create information overload , or \u201canalysis paralysis , \u201d as she calls it . she suggests before you do data analysis , ask the following questions :\nthe supplyworks brand name reflects the five brands\u2019 core business and punctuates the path they have been pursuing : to provide great products and smart solutions that advance the performance , image , safety , health , and sustainability of your facility .\nunder the terms of the agreement , the home depot will acquire interline for $ 1 . 625 billion in cash , subject to customary adjustments . the acquisition , which has been approved by the shareholders of interline , is expected to be completed during the home depot ' s fiscal third quarter , which ends on november 1 , 2015 . the deal is subject to applicable regulatory approval and other customary closing conditions .\ninterline \u2019s professional salesforce calls on institutional customers , multi - family dwellings , and hospitality segments . at the time of the acquisition , hd executives pointed out that there are strong synergies between the two companies and those salespeople have the ability to provide turnkey solutions and not just sell products . hd , in turn , helps interline with its buying power , excellent supply chain , store locations and growing online business .\nit ' s common for major brands to sponsor mega sporting events like the 2015 toronto pan am games , but thanks to new tools and technology it ' s now possible for small businesses to compete on the world stage too . (\nflooding the postal system is the routine part of maxwell ' s job . she gets most animated talking about the information flow from the other direction . interline has some 140 , 000 active customers in its database - about 30 , 000 for barnett alone , most of them plumbing contractors . over time interline extracts ever more detailed information about the buying habits , wants and needs of that massive audience , plus new prospects .\nthe company said enabling customers to deal with one brand makes the process seamless and makes for a better relationship between interline and those it serves . the consolidation will make it easier for the company ' s suppliers .\nthis report looks at how the relationship between the group\u2019s two lcc brands is evolving along with changes in the overall role for tigerair , which has been exploring potential synergies with the group since transitioning from an affiliate to subsidiary in late 2014 .\nduring the second quarter of 2014 interline made a strategic marketing decision to rebrand certain trademark assets and begin to consolidate several brands under a new national brand name within its institutional customer end - market . as a result of the rebranding initiative , the company recorded a non - cash write - off of $ 67 . 5 million related to the impairment of certain indefinite - lived trademark assets due to a change in the expected useful life of the intangible assets .\ninterline brings to the home depot an experienced outside sales force , fulfillment capabilities in the residential mro market , and an extensive distribution network of more than 90 locations throughout the u . s . , canada and puerto rico .\nthen , she says , you can create a discipline of not asking for what you don\u2019t need . another important step is to create a baseline of what was before so you can track the trends . at interline brands , she says management had previously put all of these data decisions into the hands of the marketing managers , resulting in a lack of centralization . \u201cnow we use a team and first talk through what\u2019s really important , as well as what can we eliminate . \u201d\nkeeping the name is only part of what it takes to preserve business relationships . the various interline brands have multiple types of customers who want to be serviced in multiple ways . sexauer , for example , sells many complex specification products and thus relies more heavily than other brands on a technically astute outside sales force . at the other extreme , the maintenance usa unit specializes in selling low - cost products to mom and pop hotels / motels , schools and other penny - pinching accounts . they go to market exclusively through catalogs and monthly sales flyers . in between is barnett , which sells mainly to phc contractors and employs a mix of field sales personnel in some metropolitan areas , along with catalogs , flyers , telesales and counter sales .\n) , and paint and paint accessories . wilmar offers a broad range of name brands such as kwikset , insinkerator , delta faucet , moen , philips lighting , and briggs plumbingware . in fiscal 1999 , excluding unassimilated acquisitions , private label products marketed under the\nbased in jacksonville , fla . , interline brands , which has 2 , 200 employees and annual sales of more than $ 635 million , sells more than 45 , 000 plumbing , hardware , electrical , janitorial and related products through more than 60 distribution centers to professional contractors , facilities maintenance professionals , hardware stores and other customers across north america and central america . the company ranks eighth on industrial distribution magazine ' s \u201cthe big 50\u201d listing of the largest industrial distributors in north america ."]}
{"id": 54940, "summary": [{"text": "dogspot is india 's biggest online platform for dogs , cats , birds , fish and some small pets .", "topic": 14}, {"text": "it is also the leading online store for pet supplies , food , accessories and other products . ", "topic": 31}], "title": "dogspot", "paragraphs": ["brinks\u2019 condition clearly shows he was starved at the \u201csanctuary . \u201d photo from seattle dogspot .\ndogspot , oceanside , ca . all rights reserved \u00a9 2018 | website by maxam design | sitemap\nviews and articles are not endorsed by dogspot . in . dogspot does not assume responsibility or liability for any comment or for any claims , damages , or losses resulting from any use of the site or the materials contained therein . all contributions and articles are owned by dogspot . in .\ndogspot has the best customer service ! we were nervous about boarding our pup because she is very timid and anxious . dogspot went out of there way to acclimate maya ( our dog ) . they provide great email updates and a very thorough post stay report . the ritz could learn a thing or two from dogspot .\ndogspot is reaching out to the public with a bi - monthly happy tails e - newsletter . this is available on this website and by e - subscription . in addition to introducing people to dogspot products , services and specials .\n\u201c everyone at dogspot is a pet lover and understands needs of a pet owner very well , \u201d says rana .\none of the signs oas supporters put up across the street from the \u201canimal activists\u201d protesting outside the oas warehouse . photo from seattle dogspot\ntop industrialist ratan tata has invested in pet care portal dogspot . in , continuing the slew of investments he has made in various startups globally .\nsteve markwell\u2019s new pickup truck bought with oas donations doesn\u2019t jive with his claim that he lived a \u201clife of poverty . \u201d photo from seattle dogspot .\nanother fun day at dogspot dog daycare ! take a few minutes to view our gallery , featuring our clients\u2019 dogs romping in our spacious air conditioned specialized flooring surfaced facility . you can certainly see why dogspot ( dog boarding , dog daycare and canine training ) is considered north county\u2019s happiest place for dogs !\ntata sons ' chairman emeritus ratan tata has invested an undisclosed amount in dogspot . in , a gurgaon - based online shopping site for pets supplies and accessories .\nthe gurgaon - based company claims to be the country\u2019s most visited pet portal . rana atheya , co - founder and ceo , dogspot . in , said ,\nfounded in 2007 , dogspot started e - commerce part of its business in 2011 . besides enabling transactions , it also promotes pet centric content and events . dogspot was seed funded by vikas saxena , global ceo of nimbuzz , vaibhav gadodia and others . it also secured about $ 500 , 000 led by india quotient in 2013 .\ndogspot makes shopping easier via instant messaging ! whatsapp us on + 91 - 9599090487 and let us know what your furry friend requires and we will get your order delivered .\ndogspot competes with horizontal majors like amazon andflipkart . globally , urltoken ( acquired by amazon ) , zoopplus ( europe ) and petsathome have been successful vertical plays in the pet care category .\nfor all those looking to welcome pups into their homes , dogspot has a forum where one can buy and sell puppies of pretty much every breed to / from a large user base .\ntop industrialist ratan tata has invested in pet care portal dogspot . in , continuing the slew of investments he has made in various startups globally . however , the value of the investment was not disclosed .\ndogspot promotes many events as partners . \u201c although we do not hold any events , we are generally elected as exclusive digital media partners and we support by pre marketing and post marketing the event . \u201d\nthe dogspot story , which had been covered by us in 2010 , then had a membership base of around 17000 . that number has since almost doubled , rising to 30000 people who now use the site .\napart from its own website , dogspot sells through other online marketplaces such as amazon , flipkart , paytm , bigbasket and shopclues . recently , it also tied up with veterinary and grooming outlets to sell its products .\nangel - funded ( rs 1 crore ) in 2013 by anand lunia of india quotient , dogspot . in had raised an undisclosed amount in 2014 from ronnie screwala ' s unilazer , anand lunia and k ganesh of growth story .\neven after eating regularly for a couple of weeks after being rescued , this dog still shows the effects of the starvation he suffered at the \u201csanctuary . \u201d you can see its spine protruding through its skin . photo from seattle dogspot .\ndogspot offers products across 12 categories such as food , biscuits and treats , grooming , health and wellness , bowls and feeders , collars and leashes , toys , flea and ticks cleaning , crates and beds , training and clothing and accessories .\nsteve markwell sent out a fundraising request for $ 6000 to buy a refrigerated trailer to store meat for the dogs , but instead he outfitted it with travel crates and used it to escape increasing public scrutiny of oas . photo fromseattle dogspot .\nwe invested early in dogspot as we believe the pet market in india will explode in the next five years as india further urbanizes . urltoken is as much a destination to know more about pets as it is about the e commerce of pets .\nin 2011 , he teamed up with childhood friend ankur tandon , the chief of operations at dogspot , and shalesh visen , who owned a web solutions company ( now the chief technology officer , dogspot ) , to launch e - commerce services on dogspot . in .\ncontent and community existed ; we added another c - commerce ,\nsays atheya . but , no one was willing to invest as the pet products category was almost non - existent . the three friends pooled in rs 2 lakh and hired an intern to run the e - commerce venture under petsglam services .\nwe decided to do it on our own to prove that there is a market for it and that it can be profitable ,\nhe adds .\nmeanwhile on the opposite coast , another arson dog is on the outs with his fire crew . according to seattle dogspot , allie isn\u2019t allowed to stay indoors because of potential health risks . you can read more of that nonsense if you follow this link .\ndogspot is proud to offer cage free boarding . we are one of only a very few facilities in the greater san diego area that offers this home - away - from home service . your dog is never kenneled but free to snuggle into comfortable beds with our watchful attendants .\nonline petcare platform dogspot has raised an undisclosed amount of funding from ratan tata , existing investors and new angels . ronnie screwala , k ganesh , india quotient and five other angels participated in the round . the funds will be used expanding the product range , hiring and expansion .\ndogspot : you don\u2019t look your age , what is the secret to your fitness ? leo : paww ! you are tail waggingly nice . food and regular exercise is what keeps me fit . mum and di are very particular about my meals and exercise and that shows on my health .\ni love how dogspot took care of my pup but is also helping to overcome his confidence issues ! i was recommended here by my good friend for my dog , simon . he is my little fur baby , i ' m sure most owners can relate ! he is also a rescue so he comes with his own little set of quirks ! the team at dogspot was extremely welcoming and so patient with us ! simon can be very timid at first but he took to carlene ( owner ) very quickly . i was so happy to see how much effort and time they put into helping getting simon adjusted , and building his confidence . there was someone with him the entire time , i could even watch him on a camera if i wanted too ! they also followed up with a detailed report card just for him ! i would definitely recommend dogspot for daycare & boarding !\n4 january , 2016 , gurgaon : one of the india\u2019s business tycoons , ratan tata , invested an undisclosed amount in dogspot . in . ronnie screwala , who led the previous round along with india quotient and k ganesh , also invested in this round along with a few new and existing investors .\nrana is also the ceo of dogspot . \u201c vizal atheya , my wife , is the co - founder . the technology team is headed by mr . shailesh visen who is also the company\u2019s director and mr . ankur tandon heads the operations ( supply chain and fulfilment ) , \u201d he informs .\ncould not happier with the dogspot ! everyone here so sweet and caring to all the dogs . you can really tell they love what they do ! the best part about this place is that their cage free ! i have been wanting to put my two babies in daycare for a while now but i didn ' t want to pay to have them sit in a cage half the day . i ' m so happy that i found the dogspot and i love the fact that i can check up on my pups and see how their day is going from the webcams ! this place is seriously a god sent for dog owners .\nour doors opened for business in 2013 . dogspot is spotless , secure and air conditioned with the perfect floor surface to run , play and use up your dog ' s energy . north counties first cage - free boarding facility where we really sleep with all the dogs ! come tour our facility - no appointment necessary .\nthe global pet care market has breached the $ 100 billion mark in 2014 , with the us alone accounting for $ 58 . 04 billion . with over four million pet dogs , the indian pet care market is pegged at over $ 1 . 22 billion with an annual growth rate of over 35 % , according to dogspot . in .\n\u201cto cater to these pet owners / lovers , our business needs to scale up in every aspect to be able to match up to their requirements . to achieve the desired growth we have to be operationally more efficient and our products have to be global in nature and therefore this funding is a crucial milestone for dogspot . in , \u201d atheya said .\nto cater to these pet owners / lovers , our business needs to scale up in every aspect to be able to match up to their requirements . to achieve the desired growth we have to be operationally more efficient and our products have to be global in nature and therefore this funding is a crucial milestone for dogspot . in ,\natheya said .\nfinally , in 2007 , the trigger to migrate from urltoken to urltoken came from a friend .\nwhy blogspot ; why not dogspot ? ,\nthe friend had quipped . there was no looking back since then . he bought the domain name , urltoken , and started populating it with content on weekends , while he still kept his job . the response was encouraging .\nthe best , the best , the best . my dog loves dogspot and i agree . i have lived in numerous places and seen quite a few doggy day cares ; dogspot is the best doggy day care i have ever seen . the staff absolutely love dogs and they do everything they can to watch out for every dog . the owner is almost always there and she does a great job taking care of all the dogs . they have a van that will come and pick up your dog at your house and drop your dog off at the end of the day . it ' s cost just a little bit extra but is totally worth it . when the doorbell rings in the early morning , my dog runs towards the door in crazy excitement .\naccording to dogspot founder rana atheya , the company currently gets 30 - 35 % of its sales from private label and aims to double it in a year . the company will conduct the research and development for these products , which will be contract - manufactured by third - party units . it currently works with seven such units and will tap eight more in nine months , said atheya .\nthe revenue model is based majorly on their e - commerce division . \u201c we do not sell dogs ! we are in the business of promoting brands , services and selling of pet supplies . we follow a very straight forward e - commerce business model , where we make our margins . we also provide marketing pacakges to pet related brands as per their requirements and objectives , \u201d says rana atheya , the founder of dogspot .\nin summary , you dog will have a daycare and boarding experience like no other location . we offer dog daycare and dog boarding services for all of north san diego county with a client base from oceanside , vista , carlsbad , san marcos , fallbrook , bonsall , leucadia , encinitas , solana beach , cardiff , del mar and more . your dog is sure to make new friends fast and positively enjoy their experience at dogspot !\n\u201cwe see great opportunity in dog food side . the target is to offer more healthy food good for pets . private label is necessary because if i ask you to name five brands catering to these needs , it will be very difficult for you . consumers do not have enough options in the market which leave a huge opportunity for us , \u201d atheya said , adding that dogspot products would stress on transparency of ingredients used in the products .\nfurthermore , dogspot is owned and operated by a certified canine behavior and training specialist . this ensures your pet will be in good hands . since we offer many convenient services such as ; cage free boarding / kennel free boarding , dog daycare san diego . also offer extended weekday hours and a scheduled k9 shuttle with door - to - door curb service ( with the package purchase ) to ease your day . additionally , we offer canine training at every level !\nwe are proud to offer an amazing 6 , 000 square foot air - conditioned canine play area in north san diego county offering cage free dog boarding , dog daycare and canine training . our facility is complete with custom comfort flooring for your dog and inspiring real life wall murals by local artist , amy burkman . most of all , dogspot is place where your dog can run and play in a safe , fun environment , interacting all day with other dogs as well as our passionate and knowledgeable staff .\nhi , i am a graduate in economics and am working with dogspot . in . i was born into a family who loves dogs and inevitably inculcated love for man\u00e2\u0080\u0099s best friend . i have been attending , participating and organizing conformation dog shows for as long as i remember and hope to become a judge as well someday . i play daddy to 3 beagles and 1 pomeranian at the moment . i would be sharing my experiences and knowledge with people so as to help them to the best of my ability .\ndogspot : are you actively involved in managing the children at pawtales ? leo : not really ( e yeing his favourite toy ) i have been to pawtales twice and have met the kids there but it\u2019s mostly vidhi di who manages the entire set up . though i am amazed at how hyper and excited the new generations of kids are . for instance , there are two kids at pawtales called pilla and pilli and all they do is run about , bump into people and other dogs and create a mess . last time i was there i tried to give them a piece of my mind and teach them the ways of the world but realized they are a lost case .\ndogspot : who is your favorite person in the house ? leo : hmm , let\u2019s see ! i love mum coz she is the most amazing person i know . vidhi di got married and moved to a new house with saurabh bhaiya , but i stayed back with mum , dad and my younger brat of a brother \u2013 hulk to take care of all of them . mum feeds me , takes care of me and loves me to bits . she disciplines me a lot too as i love to sit on the bed with dad and have a serious man \u2013 to \u2013 man chat , but mum does not like me getting on the furniture , so that\u2019s\u2019 when she scolds .\ndogspot : i am sure that as a grown up you would have been entrusted with the responsibility to pass on your wisdom to your younger siblings . how has that worked out for you ? leo : oh ! responsibility is a bad treat . i have a lot of siblings \u2013 hulk , chuha , liza , brownie , theo , fighter and jack and unfortunately teaching them the ways of life got poured in my bowl of life . these kids were crazy , i tell you . they would jump and get all hyper and excited and at times nip friends and family who would come to visit . i had to sit them down and explain that what looks cool to them might scare people off .\ndogspot : i am sure your memory scrapbook would be full of beautiful memories with friends and family . would you like to share your favourite one ? leo : ( eats a treat and settles down on his favorite bean bag ) i have lots of memories \u2013 mostly with vidhi di , mum and my siblings but the ones i cherish are the car rides with di . i love car rides , they are so much fun \u2013 with the head out of the window , the air beneath the chin and an occasional treat when the traffic stops \u2013 my absolute favourite . i go for my car rides with vidhi di , we discuss her day tell her about mine and watch the world go by .\ndogspot : you would have heard a lot of stories of dogs being abandoned . most dogs are senior dogs like your self who were abandoned in shelters and sometimes on the roads . is there any advice you would like to give to pet parents out there ? leo : yes , often vidhi di would tell me that she met an old dog who had been abandoned and left to fend for one . i cannot even think of how scary that would be \u2013 alone , old and left alone in a strange loud place . all i would like to say to pet parents out there is that put yourselves in our paws and see if you would like to be abandoned in your old age . we are very simple beings , us dogs . we thrive on love and care ( and a nice chewy bone too ) and nothing comforts us more than being with the family we love \u2013 especially when we are old and vulnerable .\nindustrialist ratan tata .\nratan tata has invested an undisclosed amount in urltoken . ronnie screwala also invested in this round along with a few new and existing investors ,\nurltoken co - founder and ceo rana atheya said .\nratan tata has invested an undisclosed amount in urltoken . ronnie screwala also invested in this round along with a few new and existing investors ,\nurltoken co - founder and ceo rana atheya said .\nthe other investors in this round include ashok mittal , rishi parti , dheeraj jain and abhijeet pai .\nthe investment by mr tata is an endorsement of the long held belief by us and our investors that the indian pet care sector is going through a phase of huge growth and transformation . urltoken is poised to become an agent of this transformation ,\nhe said .\ntata sons chairman emeritus has been aggressively investing in startups , ranging from e - commerce firms to cab aggregators . he has invested in firms like snapdeal , kaaryah , urban ladder , bluestone , cardekho , sabse technologies , xiaomi and ola .\ntata , who served as the chairman of tata sons for over two decades until his retirement in 2012 , is also associated with some venture capital funds as advisor , including kalaari capital and jungle ventures .\npreviously , urltoken has received seed funding in 2012 from aloke bajpai ( founder , ixigo . com ) , vikas saxena ( ceo , nimbuzz ) few others , followed by another round in 2013 by india quotient ( rs 1 crore ) . in 2014 , unilazer ( ronnie screwvala ) , india quotient ( anand lunia ) and k ganesh ( growth story ) invested in the company .\nthe funds raised will be deployed towards offering new range of products under the existing brand . indian pet care market doesn ' t have too many products and brands catering to the fast growth segment ,\natheya said .\nthe global pet care market has breached the usd 100 billion mark in 2014 with the us alone contributing to usd 58 . 04 billion . with over four million dogs , the indian pet care market is pegged at over usd 1 . 22 billion with an annual growth rate of over 35 per cent .\nthe exponential rise of pet ownership in cities like delhi , gurgaon , mumbai and bengaluru , the indian pet care industry is the fastest growing pet care industry globally .\none estimate pegs the growth rate to be 30 per cent year - on - year ,\nhe said .\ngiven the potential industry size and fantastic growth , it is no wonder that pet shops are mushrooming everywhere , he said adding that the same trend can noticed online with every major online retailer and specialist online retailer running to cater to this ever growing need .\nhe added the company is focusing on selling products under its own brand and it aims to more than triple its current gmv in next 12 months .\nmark zuckerberg overtakes warren buffet to emerge world ' s third - richest man with $ 81 . 6 bn net worth\ndheeraj jain , partner at redcliffe capital , a uk - based hedge fund , existing investors ronnie screwvala , k . ganesh and early - stage investment firm india quotient were among others who invested .\nnew delhi : petsglam services pvt . ltd that runs online pet supplies store urltoken on monday said ratan tata , chairman emeritus of tata sons ltd , has invested in the company as part of a fund - raising round . the company did not disclose the amount raised .\nthe company aims to use the money to expand its private label product range . it currently sells biscuits , treats and grooming products under its own brand and plans to further expand the portfolio by launching variants within these categories . the company has so far raised close to $ 1 million in multiple rounds from angel and seed investors .\n\u201cthings like biscuits currently available in the market are made of maida which are not good for pets . we plan to launch products made of different flours such as peanut flour , corn flour etc . the target is to have 20 % market share in three - four years , \u201d he said .\nthe pet food market in india is likely cross $ 270 million by 2019 on account of increasing number of nuclear families , particularly in urban areas and rising per capita disposable income , according to a report by research firm techsci research .\nmars international is the leading manufacturer and supplier of pet food products in india , offering products under pedigree , royal can and whiskas brands . some other pet food firms operating in india are provimi animal nutrition india , petsetgo and bharat international pet foods .\natheya said his company would expand its grooming range in view of of the needs of different breeds . \u201cwe will launch variants of shampoos and conditioners depending on the length and texture of the pet\u2019s hair , \u201d he said , adding the products would be competitively priced .\nit claims to have over 2 , 000 products from over 50 brands such as pedigree and royal canin apart from its own private label products .\nfor logistics , it has partnered with delhivery and fedx , apart from wizard , a hyperlocal firm .\ncurrently , the company generates almost 150 orders a day from its portal and aims to increase it three fold in the next one year .\nhowever , it claims that currently , over 90 - 95 % of its business is coming from its own website .\nthe e - commerce website was launched in august 2011 by the husband - wife duo of rana and vizal atheya .\nthe company is also in early talks with private equity firms to raise a series a round , preferably in the range of $ 6 - 10 million . it also plans to launch experiential stores consisting of a grooming parlour , veterinarian , pet store and a garden for visiting pets under one roof by mid - 2017 .\n\u201cthe target is to have 5 - 6 such stores by mid of 2017 and 100 of them by 2018 - end , \u201d said atheya . \u201cunlike western countries where the pet population is stagnating , india is increasing 25 % year - on - year . \u201d\n\u201cthe average household size has gone down to 4 . 4 . especially in cities like gurgaon , there are lots of couples with no kids . people are adopting pets as a de - stressor , \u201d he added .\nthe company gets almost 90 % of its business from dog products and the rest from products for cats , reptiles and birds .\n\u201cratan tata has invested an undisclosed amount in urltoken . ronnie screwala also invested in this round along with a few new and existing investors , \u201d urltoken co - founder and ceo rana atheya said .\n\u201cthe investment by mr tata is an endorsement of the long held belief by us and our investors that the indian pet care sector is going through a phase of huge growth and transformation . urltoken is poised to become an agent of this transformation , \u201d he said .\n\u201cthe funds raised will be deployed towards offering new range of products under the existing brand . indian pet care market doesn\u2019t have too many products and brands catering to the fast growth segment , \u201d atheya said .\n\u201cthe exponential rise of pet ownership in cities like delhi , gurgaon , mumbai and bengaluru , the indian pet care industry is the fastest growing pet care industry globally .\none estimate pegs the growth rate to be 30 per cent year\u2014on\u2014year , \u201d he said .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nyour web browser is not enabled for javascript . some features of worldcat will not be available .\nyour list has reached the maximum number of items . please create a new list with a new name ; move some items to a new or existing list ; or delete some items .\nnote : citations are based on reference standards . however , formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study . the specific requirements or preferences of your reviewing publisher , classroom teacher , institution or organization should be applied .\nthe e - 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the princeton review organized ' \u2018the global admissions connect with admissionado ' , a specially curated platform for students to reach their dream university abroad . the event witnessed participation from over . . .\nthe other investors in this round include ashok mittal , rishi parti , dheeraj jain and abhijeet pai . urltoken was advised by dexter capital advisors on this deal .\nthe funds raised will be deployed towards offering new range of products under the existing brand . indian petcare market doesn\u2019t have too many products and brands catering to the fast growth segment .\nthe global pet care market has breached the usd 100 billion mark in 2014 , us alone contributing to usd 58 . 04 billion . with over four million pet dogs , the indian pet care market is pegged at over usd 1 . 22 billion with an annual growth rate of over 35 per cent .\nronnie screwala said , \u201cwe invested early in urltoken as we believe the pet market in india will explode in the next five years as india further urbanizes . urltoken is as much a destination to know more about pets as it is about the e commerce of pets\u201d\non this development , rana atheya , co - founder & ceo , urltoken , commented , \u201cthe investment by tata is an endorsement of the long held belief by us and our investors that the india petcare sector is going through a phase of huge growth and transformation . urltoken is poised to become an agent of this transformation . \u201d\nurltoken is india\u2019s most visited pet portal . with a number of new and innovative products , urltoken is leading the transformation in the pet care market in india .\nnitin ' s passion for covering news filled with facts and valuable information has taken him to explore new horizons in the field of journalism . he strongly believes that startups in india have great potential of changing the face of the country and is extremely passionate about covering great work happening in the startups and tech ecosystem in india .\nyou know , whenever anybody asks elon musk how he learned to build rockets , he says , \u2018i read books . \u2019\nurltoken is a website about exciting startup stories and inspiring entrepreneur journeys . we believe in hailing the changemakers who disrupt industries and take us forward .\nby continuing to use this site you consent to the use of cookies on your device as described in our cookie policy unless you have disabled them . you can change your cookie settings at any time but parts of our site will not function correctly without them .\nthe fresh investment round saw the participation from existing investors . founded in 2011 ,\nin , had received rs 50 lakh in a seed round in 2012 from aloke bajpai , founder of ixigo . com , vikas saxena , ceo of nimbuzz ) , and few others .\nthe funds raised will be deployed towards offering new range of products under the existing brand . indian pet care market doesn ' t have too many products and brands catering to the fast growth segment ,\nsaid urltoken co - founder and chief executive officer rana atheya .\nwe invested early in urltoken as we believe the pet market in india will explode in the next five years as india further urbanises . urltoken is as much a destination to know more about pets as it is about the ecommerce of pets ,\nronnie screwala said in a press release on monday .\nthe investment by mr tata is an endorsement of the long - held belief by us and our investors that the indian pet care sector is going through a phase of huge growth and transformation . urltoken is poised to become an agent of this transformation ,\natheya said .\nnew : get seamless access to urltoken at a great price . no additional sign - up required .\nwelcome to dogtopia ! this location is under new ownership and has been acquired by kris & scott modica a dogtopia franchisee and will operate as dogtopia of downers grove . please see other pages on this website for current pricing and hours . please visit the dogtopia website for more information on dogtopia .\nhands down the best doggy day care around . they have extremely friendly and knowledgeable staff . they all , including the incredible owner , care and love your furry friend so much . i was on a travel nurse contract in the area and this was the only spot that had business hours that fit my nurse schedule . they took such good care of my 1 . 5 year old weimaraner hank . hank loves hanging out with all his friends while i was at work . they are very attentive here and pay close attention to your dog and give your dog breaks as needed . they also keep a close eye on your dogs paws and put protective socks on them to protect their paws from redness .\nwe ' ve detected that javascript is disabled in your browser . would you like to proceed to legacy twitter ?\ndogs are celebrations . urltoken is one stop shop for all your pet supplies . lets celebrate dogkeeping\nwatch ' dodo heroes ' every friday at 9 p . m \u2018animal planet\u2019 , featuring 6 inspiring stories of animals from around the world in dire need . we can save lives and make a difference but only with your kind support and generosity .\nleia , our warrior princess survived tough times on the street before she was rescued . call 9969304595 to adopt leia urltoken\nmeet red ! she was our first dog that we got to keep , when we had her it made us realise that these animals only look to give love and not asking for anything in return . our love for her is what has gotten us so far # redpawsdelhi # mondaymotivaton urltoken\nthrowback to 23rd june when we had the best time with our pets in office on take your pet to work day ! post a picture when your pet visited your workplace , tag us and use the hashtag # worldforallanimaladoption . the best picture will get featured on our page . # takeyourpettoworkday urltoken\nnearly two years ago , william dodson taped his pit bull caitlyn\u2019s mouth and nose shut for 36 hours before she was found and rescued .\nto explore all you must know about your furry friend in order to do everything right .\n# groomingtip for short haired dogs like golu the french bulldog here . at our spa we only use rubber brushes for these breeds as its the best and most efficient way of removing the dead hair from their coat and to help keep the coat shinny and lustrous ! urltoken\nshe came into my life when i was going through depression . now my life has become much more meaningful . she is my ray of happiness . my love , my everything . i named my happiness\nbebo\nwats yours ? @ belliebebo . click\ntwitter may be over capacity or experiencing a momentary hiccup . try again or visit twitter status for more information .\nyou can add location information to your tweets , such as your city or precise location , from the web and via third - party applications . you always have the option to delete your tweet location history . learn more\nhere ' s the url for this tweet . copy it to easily share with friends .\nby embedding twitter content in your website or app , you are agreeing to the twitter developer agreement and developer policy .\nnot on twitter ? sign up , tune into the things you care about , and get updates as they happen .\nthis timeline is where you\u2019ll spend most of your time , getting instant updates about what matters to you .\nhover over the profile pic and click the following button to unfollow any account .\nwhen you see a tweet you love , tap the heart \u2014 it lets the person who wrote it know you shared the love .\nthe fastest way to share someone else\u2019s tweet with your followers is with a retweet . tap the icon to send it instantly .\nadd your thoughts about any tweet with a reply . find a topic you\u2019re passionate about , and jump right in .\nthe investment by ratan tata is an endorsement of the long held belief by us and our investors that the india petcare sector is going through a phase of huge growth and transformation .\nthe company claims to have delivered over 700 , 000 pet products across the country in 2015 . currently , it does about 60 , 000 orders on a monthly basis with an average basketsize of rs 1 , 700 .\nwith over four million pet dogs , the indian pet care market is pegged at over $ 1 . 22 billion with an annual growth rate of over 35 per cent .\naccording to a recently published report , \u201cindia pet food market forecast & opportunities , 2019\u201d , the pet food market in india is projected to cross $ 270 million by 2019 . the major factors contributing to this exponential rise in demand for pet food includes the rising number of nuclear families in urban areas and rising per capita disposable income .\nstarting his career as a crime reporter with ' the indian express ' , jai vardhan is a storyteller , erstwhile entrepreneur and a habitual prankster . he is inclined towards entrepreneurship , philosophy and startups , not necessarily in that order . he likes connecting the dots , breaking news , nose and beliefs - \u2018to wake up in life one must fall asleep\u2019 .\nurltoken was a small business idea that was nurtured in 2007 with entrepreneurial skill and canine love ; and it has today grown into india\u2019s leading dog portal .\nas far as statistics go , india is the fastest growing pet industry globally . as per reports , there are 8 . 8 million pet dogs in india . if it is assumed that the spending potential of every pet owner is about rs . 20 per day , it comes close to a 1 . 5 billion usd industry .\nthe site has a wide range of products on offer , which includes bowls , feeders , dog toys , collars , leashes and even dog magazines . rana adds , \u201c certain brands such as ' isle of dogs ' and ' kong ' offer top - notch quality , but are expensive , tough to push in pet stores and consequently , difficult to find and purchase in normal pet shops . we offer rich stock of these brands on our website and our focus is on ensuring that the pets get the best quality care by their owners . \u201d\n\u201c we also have lifestyle range having shoes , hats , socks , caps , raincoats , t - shirts etc for dogs . another interesting range is of utility product , products like diapers , puppy training pads etc , which are very popular . \u201d\nthe overall size of the team is 13 . this number includes product managers , seo analysts , customer care , software developers and an operations team\n\u201c as a fragmented and unorganised sector today pet industry need lots of organised initiatives . we are trying to fill up a big reach and convenience void by building a consistent supply and distribution platform , \u201d rana says signing off .\nmost people often look dazed and confused when i mention that i was attending a \u2018dog show\u2019 last weekend . some people have a different reaction and i am bombarded with questions by dog lovers about dog shows , \u201cwhat happens in them ? \u201d \u201chow many dogs are there ? \u201d \u201cdo they do tricks ? \u201d \u201cwhat are they judged for ? \u201d regardless of the nature of reaction , people are always intrigued by this colourful sub - culture which exists in almost every country in the world .\ni was born into a family of dog lovers . my father being a conformation dog show judge ( i\u2019ll come to the concept of conformation dog shows etc . later ) it was inevitable that i would be fascinated and intrigued by this world . given the knowledge i possess in this regard , i will try to explain the history and concept of \u2018dog shows\u2019 so that the next time someone mentions he / she was at a dog show you can be a part of the conversation rather than take an awkward sip of your drink .\nin the above mentioned dog shows , there were no particular standards of breeds as such , no one judged a breed on the basis of how well structured the specimen was , it was rather done on the basis of how well the dog performed his job . for example , if anyone owned an irish setter , the dog would be judged at how well it set the target for the hunter rather than it\u2019s anatomy .\nby 1873 , dog shows became so popular a sport that there was a need to have a governing body that would overlook the dog scene . overlooking included maintaining the standards , breeding , showing and promotion of certain kind of breed . this led to the birth of \u201ckennel club\u201d which was in the form of a gentleman\u2019s club . in 1880 the kennel club introduced the concept of pedigree registration , this helped the breeders as official records were maintained and dogs became unique in their own way as they were assigned a name and a number in the records .\nby 1877 , dog shows as a sport had found its way to the shores of the united states of america and the westminster kennel club was formed in 1877 . the basic purpose of this kennel club was to organize an annual dog show in new york city . this dog show became the second longest continuously held event in the united states . the westminster show in 1887 was followed by the formation of the philadelphia kennel club which led to the need of a governing body in america and the american kennel club was formed in 1884 .\nthis was a small peak into the history of dog shows around the world , but as everything eventually evolves , so did the sport of showing dogs . initially the evolution was mainly about including new breeds in the standards worldwide and formation of new rules to maintain breeding and written standards . eventually what were given form were different types of dog shows . agility shows , obedience shows and conformation shows are the most popular form of dog shows in the world .\nan agility dog show is a dog show in which a handler directs his / her dog through an obstacle course and tries to do it in the fastest time with the most accuracy . i personally feel that agility shows reflects the most pure form of relationship a dog and a human can have .\nobedience dog shows are shows in which a dog perfectly does a series of predetermined tasks when asked to do so by his trainer / owner .\nconformation dog shows are dog shows in which a dog is judged on the basis of how well a particular breed conforms to its set breed standard .\nwith the above blabber i hope i have helped you in getting some idea as to what a \u2018dog show\u2019 really is . it is a sport widely followed and loved all over the world by many and it is one way in which a dog really remains man\u2019s best friend .\nyesterday is history tomorrow a mystery today it is a gift . that s why it s called present - leo | urltoken\nyesterday is history , tomorrow a mystery , today , it is a gift . that ' s why it ' s called present\n- leo\n\u201cyesterday is history , tomorrow a mystery but today , it is a gift . maybe that\u2019s why it is called present \u2013 make the most of it before it becomes history\u201d - quotes leo , from his favourite movie kung fu panda\nas the car parks in the drive way and the gate closes , there is a pitter patter of feet inside the house . a loud booming bark followed by a relatively smaller but all the more excited bark fills the house . tail wags have become intense , there is excitement in the air , just like it always is \u2013 di ( elder sister ) is home and its fun time again !\nleo : i was around a year old when i chose vidhi di and decided to stay with her . i think she fell in love with my majestic persona and extremely good looks , as for me , it was her fun and caring nature that made me think , she will do well being my best buddy . i don\u2019t regret that decision and guess what ! it is the best decision of my life .\ndad is pretty chilled out . we share a laugh when mum scolds ; discuss important things like what to eat for dinner and how to get an extra treat . however , for some reason , vidhi di is my favorite person , probably because i chose her and met her before i met the rest of the pack .\nbeing calm and composed is the way to lead life . you can\u2019t mess up with that mantra ! i think i have been able to teach that to everyone except for my brother hulk , but then i don\u2019t blame him , he has a rough life being unwell .\nit is with a heavy heart that we inform you that our darling leo crossed over the rainbow bridge to heaven peacefully in his sleep on tuesday 25th august 2015 . even on his last day , he was loved , cared for and cherished by his family and siblings . au revoir leo till we meet again !\nthe dachshunds are derived from the oldest breed of german hunting dogs . ' dachs ' is the german word for badger . the origin of dachshunds can be traced back to the 15th century as a short legged , long bodied dog in germany used for chasing and hunting badgers . dachshunds have traditionally been viewed as a symbol of germany ,\nin germany , this breed is often still employed in the capacity of underground hunter . in america , the dachshunds enjoy a different lifestyle as a companion animal . this breed was officially accepted into the american kennel club ( akc ) in 1885 ."]}
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", "topic": 28}], "title": "southern electric", "paragraphs": ["1998 : scottish hydro - electric and southern electric merge to form scottish and southern energy plc .\nthis is the official web site of the southern electric group ( seg ) .\nsouthern electric : development of the london suburban network and its trains v . 1\nsouthern electric surges to \u00a3222 million ,\nindependent , june 24 , 1994 .\nsouthern nuclear is the licensed operator of southern company ' s three nuclear generating plants in alabama and georgia .\nsouthern electric ' s buyback triggers a buzz ,\nindependent , may 4 , 1994 .\ncupertino electric builds largest solar farm in u . s . under construction for southern california edison .\nall text , graphics and photographs are \u00a9 copyright southern electric group and contributing authors and photographers .\nsouthern electric powers on to lift payout and profit ,\ntimes , june 24 , 1994 .\nthis is the official web site of the southern electric group ( seg ) , a uk based non - 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county service area encompasses 14 . 3 % of the total land mass of mississippi .\nsouthern chief warns regulator over service standards ,\nguardian , june 24 , 1994 .\nprincipal operating units : southern electric plc ; swalec ; scottish hydro - electric plc ; generation ; power distribution ; sse network solutions ; gas storage ; sse telecom ; sse contracting group ; hienergyshop ; simple2 ; neos .\nthe scottish and southern electricity networks website also has information about what to do if your power goes off .\nwilson , andrew ,\nscottish & southern energy generates heat ,\nherald , november 16 , 2000 .\nfifty years of hydro - electric ,\nhydro - electric business , spring / summer 1993 , pp . 18 - 19 .\nelectric trains have been with us since 1879 . however , 3142 is the only surviving british express main line electric train built before 1950 .\na comprehensive account of the development of southern electrification and rolling stock , full of interesting detail . highly recommended !\nscottish and southern energy plc ( sse ) operates as one of the largest energy concerns in the united kingdom . the company generates , transmits , and distributes electricity to more than three million electricity customers and 1 . 5 million gas customers in the united kingdom through subsidiaries scottish hydro - electric , southern electric , swalec , and atlantic electric and gas . sse is also involved in energy trading , gas marketing , electrical and utility contracting , and telecommunications . the company is heavily committed to protecting the environment - - it stands as the united kingdom ' s largest generator of renewable energy . sse was born out of the 1998 merger of scottish hydro - electric plc and southern electric plc .\ntoday ofgem announced its intentions to fine one of the big six energy suppliers , scottish and southern electric , \u00a310 . 5m over several breaches of misconduct in relation to mis - selling .\nsouthern electric also owned , in conjunction with fellow recs eastern electricity and midlands electricity , the appliance retailing operation powerhouse . formed as a partnership between southern and eastern in 1992 and originally known as e & s retail ltd . , the company had more than 300 outlets in the south , the midlands , and east anglia . powerhouse was the third largest electrical retail group in the united kingdom , but nonetheless was the most disappointing performer in southern electric ' s portfolio , consistently making losses .\nin 1958 , american gas and electric changed its name to american electric power , as the company had not provided gas service since the 1920s .\nin this first major history of southern electric for over fifty years , david brown presents a definitive survey that is the fruit of thirty years of research . it includes the first ever detailed history of the southern railway ' s suburban rolling stock as well as dealing with the development of the electrified suburban services .\nscottish and southern electricity networks is a trading name of : scottish and southern energy power distribution limited registered in scotland no . sc213459 ; scottish hydro electric transmission plc registered in scotland no . sc213461 ; scottish hydro electric power distribution plc registered in scotland no . sc213460 ; ( all having their registered offices at inveralmond house 200 dunkeld road perth ph1 3aq ) ; and southern electric power distribution plc registered in england & wales no . 04094290 having their registered office at no . 1 forbury place , 43 forbury road , reading , rg1 3jh which are members of the sse group urltoken\nyilmaz , eral ,\nscottish & southern buy aep power plants ,\nwmrc daily analysis , august 2 , 2004 .\n1991 : hydro - electric ' s shares are sold on the stock market .\nin its bid for commercial clients , southern electric offered a range of specialist advisory services , including its building energy appraisal service ( beas ) and energy efficient design ( eed ) . the company also advised on such applications of electricity as space heating , water heating , ventilation and air conditioning , catering , and lighting . southern electric won clients in commercial fields as diverse as education , retailing , leisure , and healthcare . in the domestic sphere , southern electric concentrated on providing information and advice to woo customers to electricity in preference to other energy sources where choice was possible , as in cooking , heating , and water heating .\nnick akins was named chairman of the edison electric institute ( eei ) june 9 .\ncupertino electric works at foothill and deanza colleges , accelerating the company\u2019s education project portfolio .\ncupertino electric receives \u201chenry subcontractor of the year\u201d award from turner construction for safety excellence .\ncupertino electric acquires data center engineering and commissioning firm , california data center design group .\ncupertino electric designs , builds and donates solar system for non - profit organization raft .\nsouthern company gas and its subsidiaries are also involved in several other complementary businesses including gas marketing services , wholesale gas services and gas midstream operations .\npower from the glens , perth : scottish hydro - electric plc , n . d .\ncupertino electric designs and installs monterey bay aquarium\u2019s 1 million gallon tank housing treasured sea creatures .\ncupertino electric builds an el cajon , california peaker power plant in an unprecedented 12 weeks .\ncupertino electric named\nspecialty contractor of the year\nby enr california . . . .\ncompleted healthcare project for a large silicon valley hospital solidifies cupertino electric\u2019s place in the medical market .\nand so began the development of the electric suburban routes south of london . in 1923 the ' grouping ' of the railways saw both the lswr and the lbsc taken over by the southern railway who planned to make far reaching extensions to the network .\nin the light of the new competitive era , southern electric targeted three key areas in its marketing strategies - - industrial , commercial , and domestic - - offering free specialist advice to each sector to attract customers . industrial applications of electricity were myriad and could be refined to suit individual needs with an eye to energy efficiency and cost savings . southern electric ' s clients in this sector included such varied corporations as parrs quality confectionery ltd . , westinghouse brakes ltd . , and bicc - vero electronics ltd .\non the whole , however , southern electric had fared well since privatization : in 1994 its profits were the highest of all the recs . this success was due in part to the company ' s own efforts . like virtually all privatized companies in britain , southern electric instituted a rigorous program of cost - cutting and efficiency improvement after leaving the public sector . procedures were streamlined , management structures pared , and fully one quarter of its staff was cut - - with more jobs likely to be eliminated in the future .\nthe privatized southern electric took as its core business that of the former southern electricity board , in which fully 60 percent of its staff was employed - - supplying electricity from the national grid to its 2 . 5 million customers via 71 , 000 kilometers of cables , both above and below ground , and about 51 , 000 substations . all in all , the company dealt with more than 5 , 000 megawatts of electricity per year . this immense and complex network cost the company about \u00a3100 million each year in development and maintenance costs . about 40 percent of southern electric ' s customers were private homes , 35 percent offices and shops , and 25 percent factories and farms .\nedison energy and its subsidiaries are not the same company as southern california edison , the utility , and they are not regulated by the california public utilities commission .\nsouthern company brings energy to homes and businesses across the country and we\u2019ve made our name as a leading producer of clean , safe , reliable and affordable energy .\nin 1924 , ag & e ; purchased control of american electric power company , a philadelphia holding company with no relation to the present aep . in 1925 , ag & e ; bought appalachian power company , and merged this entity with its other virginia and southern west virginia holdings in 1926 to form a new utility , which it called appalachian electric power company .\ncupertino electric designs and installs electrical infrastructure at fairchild semiconductor , one of the first semiconductor fabrication facilities .\ncei merges with frank electric in san francisco to expand reach , dominate s . f . market .\ncupertino electric recognized as a\ntop corporate philanthropist\nby the san francisco business times . . .\ncupertino electric\u2019s modular team begins work on a fast - track data center for a social media giant .\ncupertino electric completes work on levi ' s stadium , home of the san francisco 49ers . . .\ncupertino electric ranked # 1 largest electrical contractor by silicon valley business journal and san francisco business times .\nthe success of the london 2012 olympics relied heavily upon public transport to get spectators and volunteers to and from venues . southern region tocs were in the front line , especially and with venues directly on their patches , and others , such as , providing a much enhanced service to get the public to and from london . here we feature some aspects , barely scratching the surface really , of southern electric railway operations during the olympics .\nindependent customer satisfaction surveys are a key performance indicator for our electric utilities , which consistently rank in the top quartile in both the american customer service satisfaction index and the jd power & associates electric utility rankings .\nthe editorial part of the southern electric group website does not use cookies but google services do to personalise adverts and analyse your use . by continuing to use this website we assume you are happy with this and agreeing to their use of cookies . for more information please click here\nscots electric shares slide as price curbs put in place ,\nguardian , september 30 , 1994 .\nour companies include one of the nation\u2019s largest electric utilities and providers of industrial and commercial energy services nationwide .\ncupertino electric named \u201csubcontractor of the year\u201d at the silicon valley business journal ' s structure awards . . .\ncupertino electric opens solar technology evaluation lab at its headquarters to test new technologies and methods on future projects .\nsolar power world ranks cupertino electric the largest california solar epc ( engineering , procurement , construction ) provider .\naep debuted on fortune magazine ' s 2014 world\u2019s most admired companies list in the electric and gas utilities sector .\ncupertino electric helps build intel\u2019s headquarters , adding to the company ' s high - tech portfolio . . . .\ncupertino electric enters the data center market , working for some of the most successful technology companies in the world .\ncupertino electric donates $ 50 , 000 to flood relief efforts following several natural disasters hit the u . s .\nduring the 1930s the southern railway company electrified most of its outer suburban railways and several main lines to and along the south coast . on all lines the third rail and electric multiple - unit systems were used . electric multiple units ( emus ) are permanently coupled sets of coaches in which electric traction motors are mounted on the bogies of certain carriages \u2014 known as motor coaches \u2014 in each unit , so there was no need for a separate locomotive , and a driving cab is provided at each end of the unit .\nthus , southern illinois electric cooperative was formed and nine directors were elected and with the proceeds of a $ 200 , 000 rea loan , construction was possible for the first section of line . the culmination of the project came in may 1939 , when the lights were turned on for the first time .\ncupertino electric establishes energy alternatives division after installing largest corporate solar photovoltaic system in the u . s . for google .\nas southern electric , scottish hydro - electric , and their rec peers dealt with changes in pricing structure , they began to experience a wave of merger activity brought on by competition and continued deregulation in the energy sector . by 1999 , britain ' s retail market would be deregulated , which would allow approximately 23 million customers to choose their energy supplier and end the monopolistic position held by the 12 recs in england , wales , and scotland .\ncupertino electric voted a\nbest place to work in the bay area\nduring inaugural business journal event . . . .\ncupertino electric awarded agc of california\nsafety award of excellence\nfor specialty contractors working more than 1 million hours . . .\nthe san francisco business times ranks cupertino electric ' s san francisco office the largest electrical contractor in the bay area . . .\nm . p . burke plc was a post - privatization acquisition . the company was established in 1983 in yorkshire as a general civil engineering firm , but over the years it became a specialist in utility contracting for the water , gas , electricity , telecommunications , and cable tv industries . southern electric power generation ltd . , formed in 1992 , was southern electric ' s entry into the field of energy generation . during its short existence the subsidiary has invested , as full or part owner , in four combined cycle gas turbine ( ccgt ) or combined heat and power ( chp ) projects . thermal transfer ltd . , which was established in 1972 and was later added to southern electric ' s stable , was an environmental engineering company serving the heating , ventilation , and air conditioning markets . the company also served the pharmaceutical , biotechnology , microelectronics , and food industries with design and installation of sterile facilities and mechanical and electrical services . it counted among its clients bass brewers , british aerospace , and motorola .\nsouthern power a leading u . s . wholesale energy provider meeting the electricity needs of municipalities , electric cooperatives , investor - owned utilities and other energy customers . at southern power\u2019s portfolio consists of 46 natural gas , wind , solar and biomass generating assets capable of delivering more than 12 , 600 mw of clean , safe , reliable and affordable wholesale generation in alabama , california , florida , georgia , maine , minnesota , nevada , new mexico , north carolina , oklahoma and texas . the portfolio now includes over 3 , 200 mw of renewable generation .\nclearly hydro - electric viewed its future as stretching beyond the boundaries of its traditional role as electricity supplier to the highlands . while the company stressed that its commitment to its home base of the north of scotland remained its first priority , it also became apparent from the firm ' s initiatives and pronouncements that hydro - electric intended to continue to expand beyond its borders and beyond its core business to play a significant role in the production and supply of energy in the united kingdom . indeed , its merger with southern electric plc in 1998 positioned it as one of the united kingdom ' s leading energy companies .\nuse of this site constitutes acceptance of the aep terms and conditions . \u00a9 1996 - 2018 american electric power . all rights reserved .\ncupertino electric begins work on the largest utility - scale solar project under construction in the u . s . , solar star 2 .\nthe units remained on the services they were built for until the late 50 ' s when they were spread out on other duties all over the southern region . the last examples of the fleet were withdrawn in 1971 .\nw . s . \u201cpete\u201d white , who served as aep chairman from 1976 until 1991 , presided over the acquisition of columbus and southern ohio electric company in 1980 . aep agreed to move its corporate headquarters to columbus , ohio , as part of the acquisition and completed the move in 1983 . the company headquarters remains at 1 riverside plaza in downtown columbus .\nuk company news : scottish hydro - electric declines 23 percent to pounds 35 million ,\nfinancial times , december 9 , 1994 .\nthe american gas and electric company was incorporated dec . 20 , 1906 . the company was formed from a utility holding company , electric company of america , which was organized in 1899 . the company acquired its first utility properties jan . 2 , 1907 . these properties provided electric service , gas , water , steam , transit , or ice service in communities in new jersey , new york , pennsylvania , west virginia , ohio , indiana , and illinois . the company became american electric power in 1958 and merged with central and southwest corporation in 2000 .\nsouthern company ( nyse : so ) is america\u2019s premier energy company , with 46 , 000 mw of generating capacity and 1 , 500 billion cubic feet of combined natural gas consumption and throughput volume serving 9 million customers through its subsidiaries . operations include nearly 200 , 000 miles of electric transmission and distribution lines and more than 80 , 000 miles of natural gas pipeline .\nthe southern\u2019s first main line electrification , to brighton , came in 1933 . this encouraged further schemes , the most extensive and expensive of which was that onwards from surbiton , in outer london , to portsmouth via guildford , and to alton . 96 route miles of line were electrified . electric train services commenced on 4th july 1937 . almost a year later , on 3rd july 1938 , electric trains also started running to portsmouth via the mid sussex route through horsham . this scheme involved a further 75 route miles .\nsouthwestern electric power company celebrated\na century of service\nto customers , recognizing the company ' s 100 - year anniversary on june 29 .\ncupertino electric begins construction on levi ' s stadium in santa clara , calif . , the most connected stadium in the nfl . . . .\ngas distribution operations is the largest component of southern company gas ' business and is subject to regulation and oversight by agencies in each of the states it serves . these agencies approve natural gas rates designed to provide southern company gas the opportunity to generate revenues to recover the cost of natural gas delivered to its customers and its fixed and variable costs , such as depreciation , interest , maintenance , and overhead costs , as well as to earn a reasonable return on its investments .\nwilkinson , paul ,\nbuilding on experience at keadby ,\nhydro - electric business , spring / summer 1994 , pp . 14 - 17 .\ncupertino electric is awarded the enr southwest ' s\nproject of the year\nmerit award for the copper mountain solar 3 project . . . .\ncupertino electric installs solar panels at large - scale 279 mw copper mountain solar 3 project in boulder city , nevada for sempra energy , working with amec .\nsouthern company gas is an energy services holding company whose primary business is the distribution of natural gas to 4 . 5 million retail customers through utilities in seven states \u2013 illinois , georgia , virginia , new jersey , florida , tennessee , and maryland .\ncalder , colin ,\nvector puts new gas into brewing ,\nhydro - electric business , spring / summer , 1994 , pp . 30 - 32 .\nyears ago , there lived a man named joseph c . mccormick , who by trade was a farmer , although in later years he became a rural mail carrier . less than a hundred yards from his home in rurual olmsted , illinois , in pulaski county , there stretched a transmission line of a private power company . mr . mccormick thought it would be great if this utility would service the people just a little bit further outside the limits of olmsted . he was thinking of all the good things of modern day that he and his neighbors could enjoy . imagine\u2026electric lights , electric washing machines , electric irons , and even electric refrigerators .\nalready with sse , sse southern electric , sse swalec or sse scottish hydro ? if you switch to a new tariff on this website , you ' ll stay with your current sse brand . we may review your direct debit to make sure your payments cover your usage and any debit balance you might have . if we need to change the amount you pay , we ' ll write to you confirming the new amount .\nour four traditional electric utilities \u2014 alabama power , georgia power , gulf power , and mississippi power \u2014 serve more than 4 . 5 million retail customers . these subsidiaries provide retail electric service and are regulated by federal energy agencies and the public service commissions in the states they serve . the state commissions determine fair electric rates , oversee what project costs ( such as those associated with environmental controls or plant construction ) can be recovered and define the profit margin utilities can make in retail markets .\nbaur , chris ,\nthe words and pictures of the noble adventure ,\nhydro - electric business , spring / summer 1993 , pp . 20 - 21 .\ncupertino electric vice president receives one of the earliest leadership in energy and environmental design ( leed ) certifications in the industry from u . s . green building council .\ncupertino electric builds 400 mw , 200 kv transbay cable project , involving two converter stations for a new submarine hvdc transmission link between pittsburg and san francisco , calif .\nthe southern railway built most of their emu cars in their own workshops , very few were supplied by outside contractors . the construction style of their electric units closely followed that of the steam hauled stock of the period and allowed jigs and tools to be re - used for both types of vehicle , cutting both pre and actual production costs . the southern were also renowned for their desire to get the maximum possible use out of their rolling stock and this policy was applied in emu construction as much , if not more than on loco hauled coaches as not only were underframes , bogies and body components re - used in subsequent builds but much of the electrical equipment was passed onto subsequent generations of emu types .\ncupertino electric works on lodi energy center , a 1x1 combined - cycle , nominal 296 mw siemens \u201cflex plant 30\u201d power generation facility with natural gas - fired turbine generator .\nsouthern california gas co . \u2019s aliso canyon facility experienced a large natural gas leak last fall that significantly depleted the storage field . the leaking well was capped in february and the state of california prohibited injections of natural gas into the facility until completion of a comprehensive safety review .\nthe facility serves gas - fired generators in the los angeles basin and san diego . its limited operations are likely to stress the region\u2019s gas system this summer when southern california needs those generators to serve both peak loads and changes in load due to the variable nature of renewable generation .\nscottishpower accepted offer ' s decision , but hydro - electric protested vigorously . the company claimed that the stringent pricing controls would render it unable to undertake necessary improvements to its distribution network , on which it spent some \u00a350 million a year . hydro - electric warned that power cuts would inevitably be suffered in its rural areas . when outraged critics labeled this nothing short of blackmail , hydro - electric chief executive roger young replied bleakly :\nit isn ' t blackmail , it ' s a statement of fact .\nafter a month of deliberations , hydro - electric refused to accept offer ' s price caps , forcing the regulator to refer the matter to the monopolies and mergers commission ( mmc ) for arbitration .\ncupertino electric wins pg & e ' s\ngeneration supplier of the year\naward after delivering two utility - scale solar projects totaling 35 mw for pg & e . . .\na third batch of 6 2 - hal units were ordered by the southern railway to replace stock damaged during wwii but these were built after nationalisation in 1948 . they differed from the earlier units in having the all steel body style of the 4 - sub units also in production at that time .\nthe john w . turk , jr . power plant began commercial operation dec . 20 in fulton , ark . the 600 - megawatt coal - fueled generating facility is the nation ' s first and only ultra - supercritical coal plant . the plant\u2019s construction earned aep the edison electric institute\u2019s ( eei ) 2013 edison award \u2013 the electric power industry ' s most prestigious honor .\ncupertino electric awarded agc of california\nsafety award of excellence\nfor specialty contractors working more than 1 million hours , earns agc of america honors as a national awards finalist . . .\nin 1928 , the federal trade commission launched a comprehensive inquiry into the entire electric power industry which led to the creation of the public utility holding company act ( puhca ) in 1935 . although\nthe last mass order of suburban emus for the southern railway was the replacement of earlier types by the new all steel 4 - sub suburban units . they were introduced en masse from 1946 and the order was completed by 1951 after nationalisation . a full appraisal of the type is featured in the sera stocklist section of this site .\nin the late 1980s britain ' s conservative government laid plans to privatize the electricity industry , and scottish hydro - electric was accordingly incorporated as a private company in 1989 . the company ' s shares were sold on the stock market in 1991 . the privatized electricity industry in scotland was structured differently from that in england and wales . in scotland , hydro - electric and its southern counterpart scottishpower were fully integrated : that is , they generated , distributed , and supplied electricity . in england and wales , however , the system was more fragmented . the electricity generators , principally national power and powergen , produced electricity , which was then distributed via the national grid to the regional electricity companies ( recs ) , who in turn supplied electricity to consumers .\na persistent man , mr . mccormick kept alive the spark of hope as far as electric service was concerned . he called on neighbors to volunteer to canvass the region for interested parties . the volunteers signed many people who really wanted electricity , but at a more reasonable price than the utility was demanding . in 1938 , farm publications and newspapers printed articles describing the growth of rural electric cooperatives in other parts of illinois .\nwe can help you move your gas and electric , phone and broadband , and boiler cover . whether you ' re moving to a new address or just moving out , we ' ll take care of everything for you\nthe smaller of the two scottish electric companies , scottish hydro - electric was involved in generation , transmission , and supply of electricity to the scottish highlands and islands . hydro - electric ' s position in the u . k . electricity industry was unique , serving a region comprising some 25 percent of britain ' s total land area - - and encompassing some of the united kingdom ' s loveliest yet least hospitable terrain - - but containing only 3 percent of its population . although it got a late start relative to electricity suppliers in england and wales , scottish hydro - electric brought electricity to the north of scotland virtually singlehandedly , first as a public sector utility and later as a privatized company . the generation and provision of electricity in the highlands remained the company ' s core business , but in the 1990s it significantly broadened its market to include areas south of the border .\ngaining experience in the retail gas market was an important move for hydro - electric , because its core electricity business was in a region where 40 percent - - an unusually high percentage - - of water and space heating was provided via electricity . competition from gas was sure to arise in the future , and hydro - electric hoped to be able to persuade its electricity customers to become its gas customers , too , rather than switching to other suppliers .\npowersecure is a leading provider of utility and energy technologies to electric utilities and industrial , institutional and commercial customers . the company provides solutions with their products and services in the areas of distribute infrastructure , energy efficiency and utility infrastructure .\nat the heart of scottish and southern energy ' s strategy is the belief that the highest priority should always be attached to managing existing businesses well through seeking operational excellence . the effective management of all operations throughout s . s . e . is the best means of achieving a financial performance which allows the delivery of long - term and sustainable real growth in the dividend .\na total of 76 2 - hal units were produced by eastleigh works in 1939 for the start of electric services on the maidstone and gillingham sections of the eastern sections . the formation was as per the 2 - nol units with the exception of a toilet being provided in the driving trailer composite . these units employed english electric equipment , thus setting the trend for future sr units . another 16 units identical to the first batch were produced at eastleigh in 1940 .\nguadalupe valley electric cooperative\u2019s ( gvec ) new southern operations center ( soc ) is located a few miles north of cuero off of highway 183 north . relocated from the same original site as the new customer service center ( also design by tsg ) , the soc was completed in 2014 . the new complex includes a 10 , 000sf office building , a 9 , 000sf warehouse with open dock with 8 , 500sf of covered truck area , and 4 , 500sf mechanics shop with a new truck wash . the main office building features the latest technology in all new offices , conference rooms and a large meeting room .\nin its earliest years , aep \u2013 then known as american gas and electric company ( ag & e ; ) - was an assortment of small , struggling utilities scattered across a number of states , stretching from the atlantic ocean to illinois .\nthe end gangways also led , indirectly , to another name . southern electric trains were fitted with a panel \u2014 until then located on unit ends between the two forward windows\u2014on which a letter or number could be displayed to indicate the train\u2019s route . on the 4cors the headcode indicator was placed where the offside front window would otherwise have been , as it was inconvenient to position it on the gangway door . this left only one forward window , that for the motorman , on the nearside . the resulting \u2018one - eyed\u2019 appearance and association with portsmouth and the navy , inspired the unofficial epithet \u2018nelsons\u2019 , though the units were also known as \u2018pompeys\u2019 .\ncupertino electric builds miami\u2019s \u201cnetwork access point ( nap ) of the americas , \u201d the first carrier - neutral network access point linking latin america with the rest of the world . deemed \u201cone of the most significant telecommunications projects in the world\u201d by verizon terremark .\nacross southern pine : tomorrow is independence day and countless mississippians will spend their 4th of july camping , swimming or enjoying a day on the lake . one of the preeminent locations to enjoy the outdoors in our territory is at roosevelt state park . whether you ' re interested in camping , hiking , boating , fishing , swimming or holding an event , roosevelt state park is the perfect place for those seeking an outdoor adventure .\nthe deregulation of the electricity industry changed the face of the business . under the state - controlled system , customers and suppliers were matched on a purely geographical basis . beginning in 1991 , however , consumers with larger electricity requirements of more than one megawatt , including hospitals , industrial sites , and ports , were free to choose their own suppliers . from 1994 , customers demanding more than 100 kilowatts , such as superstores and office buildings , had a similar freedom of choice , and come 1998 a completely free market would be in operation . in this new environment southern electric had to compete not only with the other recs but also with suppliers of other forms of energy , such as british gas .\nsouthern company brands are known for excellent customer service , high reliability and affordable prices that are below the national average . through an industry - leading commitment to innovation , the company and its subsidiaries are inventing america ' s energy future by developing the full portfolio of energy resources , including carbon - free nuclear , 21st century coal , natural gas , renewables and energy efficiency , and creating new products and services for the benefit of customers .\nthe lines to portsmouth benefited greatly from electrification . traffic over the direct line , via guildford , was particularly heavy , and the line sinuous and steeply graded . it had been difficult to work with steam power , but the gradients presented few problems for the electric trains .\nin 1993 hydro - electric launched an important project as a joint venture with the u . s . oil and gas company marathon : vector gas ltd . with the gas industry well on the road to deregulation , hydro - electric was eager to penetrate a wider energy market . vector sold gas to commercial and industrial customers throughout the united kingdom under its\nhe energy\nbrand . one of the company ' s highest - profile clients ( among the more than 1 , 000 it served ) was beer and leisure industry giant scottish & newcastle .\nfor more than 60 years , corporations , utility companies , developers and high - tech leaders have relied on cupertino electric to design and execute first - of - their - kind electrical systems . our history of delivering technically - complex projects fast - - without compromising quality or safety\nthe company provides clean , safe , reliable and affordable energy through electric operating companies in four states , natural gas distribution companies in seven states , a competitive generation company serving wholesale customers across america and nationally recognized provider of energy solutions , as well as fiber optics and wireless communications .\nthis book must be the most comprehensive history of the southern electric ' s conversion from suburban into main line operations available . the author has linked infrastructure development , politics , key driving personnel and the all importent rolling stock information in an illustrated text that takes the reader from the first main line project ( the brighton line ) through to the last of the major conversions . produced on good quality paper , this volumen is a pleasure to read and whilst some of the early pictures are not to the same standard as the more recent ones , they cover all of the main points from the text . so complete is this book that it will need to be read and re - read to fully understand the enormity of the changes that electrification brought to the south ' s railway system .\nwithout doubt the most adventurous design of emu ever to grace british metals were the two experimental four coach dd units designed by the southern railway cme - oliver bulleid . the units were built after nationalisation and appeared from eastleigh works in late 1949 . the design was a novel approach to tackling the problem of overcrowding on many suburban routes . this it did by having passenger compartments at two levels , offset from one another so not a ' double decker ' in the true sense of the term .\nsuspiciously minded observers speculated that offer was mindful of that criticism the following month , when the scottish companies were assessed with quite a different result . ( bowing to pressure , offer subsequently announced its intention to re - review the english and welsh companies , but a decision date was not revealed . ) the main point of contention was offer ' s proposed price formula for electricity distribution , which allowed the recs a rate of return of 6 . 5 to 7 percent , scottishpower 6 percent - - and hydro - electric 2 percent . hydro - electric ' s share price dropped dramatically after the regulator ' s announcement .\ntouchstone energy\u00ae cooperatives is a national network of electric cooperatives across 46 states that provides resources and leverages partnerships to help member cooperatives and their employees better engage and serve their members . by working together , touchstone energy cooperatives stand as a source of power and information to their 32 million member - owners every day .\n78 units of this type were converted from former lswr steam stock at the southern ' s eastleigh carriage workshops in 1934 . they were formed of a driving motor brake third and a driving trailer composite . once again the tried and trusted metropolitan vickers electrical equipment was employed in these units . they worked on both the central and western sections during a career that lasted until the mid 1950s when they were withdrawn . the frames of these units were reclaimed for use on later builds of 2 - epb units .\nthe situation \u201chighlights the connection between the gas and electric industries and how their operations affect consumers , \u201d chairman bay said . \u201cit also points out the need for infrastructure as gas becomes the marginal fuel for power generation in many markets . we need to ensure the gas is there in order to maintain reliability . \u201d\nthe officials of the power company were sympathetic . they agreed it would be entirely possible to build a five - mile loop to service 24 families within its area . it looked promising until the utility officials informed it would cost each family on this loop about $ 300 annually for electric service . that amount was out of the question .\non a recommendation of a pulaski county farm advisor , mr . mccormick arranged for a meeting with an expert from the rural electrification administration ( rea ) . he was told that his group was too small for rea assistance and that they would need more people interested in the project . so after getting delegates from each county , an organizational meeting was held to discuss the problems associated with getting electricity . they knew they had a big job facing them but figured that if cooperatives could be established elsewhere , one could be established in southern illinois .\na new trading market was devised with the privatization scheme for bulk sales of electricity from generators to distributors - - the pool . a rather complicated pricing procedure existed in the pool , according to which each generating station offered a quote for each half - hour of the day , based on an elaborate set of criteria including the operating costs of that particular plant , the time of day , the expected demand for electricity , and the available capacity of the station . the ngc arranged these quotes in a merit order and made the decisions regarding which plant to call into operation when . the pool system was not relied upon exclusively , however , as the generators and distributors frequently made contractual arrangements for a specified period of time as a means of mutual protection against fluctuations in the pool price . southern electric ' s contracts with the generators were arranged for periods of anywhere from 1 to 15 years .\nthe southern railway adapted the design of the original lswr emus as the basis for its own standard suburban sets , which like the lswr were formed of three cars - two driving motors and a trailer composite in between . the first batch was of 55 units built in 1925 by two companies - the birmingham railway carriage & wagon co ltd . and the metropolitan carriage , wagon & finance company . 26 of the units were for the western section with the remainder for the eastern section . the later having 62 foot 6 inch underframes as opposed to the 57 foot ones of the western section units . all electrical equipment was provided by metropolitan vickers .\nduring this same period , ag & e ; also built 11 new generating units totaling more than 2 million kilowatts and a 390 - mile , 345 , 000 - volt transmission system for the ohio valley electric cooperative ( ovec ) , which had been formed to supply power to the federal government ' s uranium enrichment plant in piketon , ohio . the ovec generating units came online in 1955 and 1956 .\nthe 2 - wim fleet comprised of four sets converted at peckham rye depot shops in 1929 from trailer cars originally built for the lbsc overhead electric units in 1908 . one vehicle was a driving motor with seven third class compartments whilst the other was a driving trailer with a mix of first and third class accommodation . the 2 - sl fleet was slightly larger in number with eight units in total . they were converted from the driving coaches of the lbsc ac electric units built in 1908 for the south london line . as with the wims one car of a sl unit was the driving motor with seven third class compartments whilst the other was a driving trailer with composite seating . the electrical equipment on both types was provided by metropolitan vickers . these units were used on the south london and wimbledon - west croydon lines .\nthe underframes and external panelling were of steel , but the body - frame was of hardwood and the roof was covered with canvas and pitch . mounted on the underframes of each motor coach there was a motor - generator that provided current at 70v for all auxiliary circuits except the heating , which worked at 660v from the third rail supply . westinghouse air brakes and english electric electro - pneumatic control equipment were fitted .\nas electrification spread so new units were needed for the services and they were converted from steam hauled stock of secr , lswr and lbsc origin - it is worth noting that the resultant units did not necessarily work exclusively on the section from which the coaches originally came . the conversion work was carried out at the southern railway works at ashford , brighton and later eastleigh , with units being turned out from 1928 until 1937 . later in their lives the bulk of the 3 - sub fleet was augmented to 4 - subs by the addition of an extra coach into the formation . these were either converted from steam hauled coaches or were newly built all steel trailers . the last units of this type ran in the 1950s .\nfounded in 1954 by gene ravizza and pete kraljev , cupertino electric has fueled innovation in and around silicon valley by supplying the infrastructure that has enabled forward - looking companies to realize their vision . since our humble beginnings , we have grown in the last six decades to serve sophisticated customers in a variety of industries . despite our evolution and geographic reach , we are still guided by a few steadfast values : integrity , excellence , innovation , people and safety .\nthese projects were by no means far - reaching , however ; as late as 1943 , five out of six farms and 99 out of 100 crofts in the highlands had no link to publicly supplied electricity . in that year the north of scotland hydro - electric board was established by an act of parliament . when , five years later , the electricity industry was nationalized , the projects of grampian electricity and other independent suppliers came under the jurisdiction of the new board .\nthe success of the south london electrification prompted the lb & scr to extend the system with the lines from victoria and london bridge to crystal palace via streatham hill opened to electric traction for public use on the 1st of june 1911 . exactly a year later the section of line from peckham rye to west croydon was also electrified . to serve the needs of the extension a new depot was opened at selhurst and thirty two car sets formed of driving motor and driving trailer vehicles was also provided .\nthe lswr announced plans to electrify their innermost suburban lines from waterloo in 1913 . the choice of electrification to be used was made after a fact finding visit to the lancashire & yorkshire railway ' s liverpool - southport line where a dc conductor rail collector system had been in use since 1904 . the lswr also opted for a side conductor rail with top contact for collector shoes on the electric stock , the live rails were to be energised at 600v with negative return effected via the running rails .\nin the early 1970s the north sea oil boom brought rapid development to the northeast of scotland , and with it a heavily increased demand for electricity . hydro - powered electricity had served the region previously , but this was inadequate for the surge in requirements for geographical reasons . scotland ' s northeast , which mainly consists of a low plateau , is unusual in the highlands in that it has no proximity to a major river system . thus plans were laid for hydro - electric ' s major thermal power station .\nbegun in 1973 and based at boddam , near peterhead , the plant was fully operational by 1982 . originally oil had been the favored fossil fuel , but by the time the project was completed natural gas had become a more popular option for the electricity industry ( although the peterhead plant retained its oil capability ) . in 1988 hydro - electric arranged to buy the entire natural gas yield of the miller field in the north sea , thus securing itself a continuing supply from 1992 , when the gas came on stream , until well into the next century .\ntoday\u2019s tariff revisions expire november 30 , 2016 , unless caiso files to retain or revise them . they are intended to mitigate operational risks that could lead to power outages due to restrictions of gas deliveries to electric generators . they would work by promoting generator bids that reflect gas system limitations , reducing the chance that caiso will dispatch generators in a way that harms gas system reliability , and permitting caiso to reserve sufficient internal transmission transfer capability to react to changes in the gas system . the revisions also will improve the ability of generators to recover fuel costs during this interim period of potential volatility ."]}
{"id": 54951, "summary": [{"text": "sosus , an acronym for sound surveillance system , is a chain of underwater listening posts located around the world in places such as the atlantic ocean near greenland , iceland and the united kingdom \u2014 the giuk gap \u2014 and at various locations in the pacific ocean .", "topic": 22}, {"text": "the united states navy 's initial intent for the system was for tracking soviet submarines , which had to pass through the gap to attack targets further west .", "topic": 9}, {"text": "it was later supplemented by mobile assets such as the surveillance towed array sensor system ( surtass ) , and became part of the integrated undersea surveillance system ( iuss ) . ", "topic": 10}], "title": "sosus", "paragraphs": ["cosp is audited by gao . gao recognizes sosus role as a\nforce - multiplier\nand recommends that sosus manning and budget be increased .\nsurface sonar buoys were also used to fill gaps in the sosus listening network .\nsosus work stations ( sws ) replaced paper gram displays at nopf dam neck .\nthe sound surveillance system ( sosus ) provides deep - water long - range detection capability . sosus enjoyed tremendous success during the cold war tracking submarines by their faint acoustic signals . sosus consists of high - gain long fixed arrays in the deep ocean basins\nthe next year sosus detected and tracked its first soviet diesel submarine . later that year the sosus test system in the bahamas tracked a soviet foxtrot class submarine during the cuban missile crisis . sosus was upgraded a number of times as submarines became quieter .\ncapt joe kelly , known as the\nfather of sosus\n, retired . >\naaron m . is drinking a sosus by toppling goliath brewing co . at ravinia festival\nsosus systems consisted of bottom mounted hydrophone arrays connected by underwater cables to facilities ashore .\napril , the uss thresher sinks ; sosus plays critical role in pinpointing location of incident .\nnavfac keflavik iceland established exactly one year after decision made to deploy sosus to the norwegian sea .\nnavy developed the sound surveillance system ( sosus ) . code named\njezebel\nthe sosus system provided critical monitoring of soviet submarine and ship movements , especially through the critical ocean gaps between greenland ,\ncraig c . is drinking a sosus by toppling goliath brewing co . at craig ' s bbq and brewery\n( the gi - uk gap ) . sosus systems were so sensitive that trained observers could determine ship type\nin 1 . 99 . 1 , the system mission was declassified and the next year it began reporting whale detections and sosus work stations began replacing paper lofargrams . the advanced deployable system became operational as part of iuss in 1 . sosus secrecy compromised . john ' s , newfoundland for attempting to obtain information on the sosus site at naval station argentia .\nin 1961 , sosus tracked the uss george washington ( ssbn - 598 ) from the united states to the united kingdom .\nin 1 . 95 . 3 , jezebel ' s research had developed an additional high - frequency system for direct plotting of ships passing over the stations , intended to be installed in narrows and straits , called project colossus . sosus goes operational . the next year sosus detected and tracked its first soviet diesel submarine . later that year the sosus test system in the bahamas tracked a soviet foxtrot class submarine during the cuban missile crisis . sosus was upgraded a number of times as submarines became quieter .\nwith the end of the cold war , sosus hydrophone arrays in both the atlantic and pacific faced an uncertain future of shutdowns and closings . consolidation of sosus by array retermination , remoting , or closure was complete by fy97 . closures included bermuda , adak , and keflavik . all other arrays will remain operational . sosus in the north pacific is currently being analyzed for low - frequency vocalizations from marine mammals living in the open ocean .\nsosus used arrays of hydrophones ( underwater microphones ) strategically placed along the ocean bottom . the hydrophones were connected by cables to onshore monitoring stations .\nsosus ( sound surveillance system ) .\nencyclopedia of espionage , intelligence , and security . . retrieved july 09 , 2018 from urltoken urltoken\nwith the end of the cold war , sosus hydrophone arrays in both the atlantic and pacific face an uncertain future of shutdowns and closings . consolidation of sosus by array retermination , remoting , or closure will be complete by fy97 . recent closures include bermuda , adak , and keflavik . all other arrays will remain operational . sosus in the north pacific is currently being analyzed for low - frequency vocalizations from marine mammals living in the open ocean .\nthe technology is 49 years old . it would be silly to claim that china has not or cannot duplicate sosus in the waters off of china .\non the seafloor both sides positioned sophisticated listening devices . the more advanced u . s . system , called sound surveillance system ( sosus ) , consisted of strings of hydrophones planted at strategic spots on ocean bottoms . sosus was so sensitive that the navy tracked soviet subs thousands of miles from u . s . shores .\nsosus ( sound surveillance system ) .\nencyclopedia of espionage , intelligence , and security . . encyclopedia . com . ( july 9 , 2018 ) . urltoken\njohn anthony walker , a united states navy . chief warrant officer and communications specialist , divulged sosus operational information to the soviet union during the cold war which compromised its effectiveness . however , the sosus arrays themselves were based upon technology that could only be upgraded irregularly . with the ending of the cold war in the 1 . sosus decreased , and the focus of the us navy also turned toward a system that was deployable on a theatre basis . in effect , the end of the cold war eliminated much of the justification for maintaining iuss at its full capability , with the existence and capabilities of sosus and iuss being declassified in 1 . pacific fleet ( comsubpac ) .\nthe first 2x20 array was installed at navfac argentia . in april , the uss thresher sank , and sosus played a critical role in pinpointing the location of the incident .\ni never worked on the sosus system , but the mine sweep i was on in the 70s would snag there ssq - 58a hydrophone buoys off the coast of calif .\nsosus works best at tracking vessels on the high seas . its effectiveness is cut the closer a target gets toward the shore , where conflicting sounds and echoes rapidly increase .\neddie n . bernard , director of oceanic agency ' s pacific marine environmental laboratory , which uses sosus and is based in seattle , said he hoped common sense would prevail .\n' ' the best kept secret in the navy is the capability of our sosus system to detect soviet submarines in various modes of operation and in various locations , ' ' he said .\nhaving spent just a bit under 20 years in sosus , i want to follow up a bit on some of your information - keeping in mind that you were getting it second hand .\none intelligence source said relocating the sosus sensors ' ' would be an enormously expensive move ' ' and would be difficult to do secretly because the soviet union has vastly improved its satellite surveillance .\n26 october , first positive correlation and sighting of a sosus contact ( navfac grand turks ) and vp contact on a soviet foxtrot class submarine during the cuban missile crisis ; designated charlie - 20 .\nalso , while there were sosus stations in both hawaii and guam , and there were two stations in great britain , there was never a station in kingsbay , england - actually i have never heard of kingsbay , england . there is a kingsbay , georgia , which is the east coast home of the ohio ssbn ' s , but there never was a sosus station in the immediate neighborhood .\nin his most notable mosaic work , sosus of pergamon depicts doves sunning atop a golden chalice . the image was said to be so enticing that real birds flew into it while trying to reach their stone companions . this single - hop showcase is inspired by the beauty of divinity of the sosus mosaics . just as the doves discovered their golden nectar , discover the irresistible nature of the mosaic hop .\nin 1992 , the navy , the national marine fisheries service and the coast guard used sosus to track fishing vessels in the pacific , to explore possible enforcement of international bans on drift - net fishing .\nin a may 17 letter , commerce secretary brown asked the defense department to take no action to disable any sosus arrays until the completion of the joint study , which is to include other government agencies .\nsosus arrays are being placed in a standby status in which the data is available but not continuously monitored . in the event of a resurgence in the global submarine threat the worldwide network of fixed undersea surveillance systems such as the sound surveillance system ( sosus ) a critical asset . since the end of the cold war , reservists have been increasing their role in this mission area . in a recent report , entitled\npart of project jezebel was the study of short range , high frequency , upward looking sets of bottomed , active sources located in a strait as a complement to sosus ; this was known as project colossus .\nmarch , soviet golf ssb ( k - 129 ) sinks nw of hawaii ; may , uss scorpion ( ssn 589 ) sinks sw of azores . sosus supports air force aftac system in localizing both vessels .\nbell telephone laboratories , western electric corporation , and at & t ; were the prime contractors and essentially the creator of the arrays , cables , electronics , and processing systems for sosus systems from day one . this film documents some of the advancements through the 70 ' s . the film is also provides a look at the curious nature of shore - based naval culture during that period . the mission of sosus , its methods and practices , and the entire technological makeup were a closely held classified program ( project caesar ) until the very end of the cold war . even mentioning sosus in concert with asw was considered classified .\nused mainly to track most of the comings and goings of vessels , military or not , through certain check points . like the straights of gibralter , greenland etc . very sensative and can chart sounds and detect them several thousands of miles away . the us navy is developing unmaned underwater vehicles . little remotely operated submarines that are possibly a new version of sosus , where they can patrol silently like a hunter killer sub , act as a roving sosus system , and can act like a more dangerous captor mine type of concept all in one . thats the future of sosus . movable unmaned subs acting like roving hydrophone arrays with torpedos .\nby contrast , little is known publicly about the sosus networks after the cold war . defense systems reports that drapes , like sosus , will be a fixed passive listening system with a new communications capability to transmit its data . mobile systems like surtass have the advantage of being able to get closer to possible contacts and follow them , but can only be in one place at a time , and must eventually return to port . fixed systems like sosus , and now drapes , have the advantage of providing permanent coverage over target areas and then \u201ccueing\u201d a mobile sensor capability , like a ship or aircraft , to zero in on a submarine it detects .\none reason there were 30 iuss sites during the cold war is that the sosus systems had to be connected to collection facilities by underwater cable , requiring sites to be relatively local to the target area . but drapes will apparently use a new underwater communications system to transmit the acoustic data it collects to the three remaining navy operational processing facilities ( nopfs ) . these facilities combine data from the static sosus networks and surtass ships to provide \u201cdetection , localization , and tracking of submarines . \u201d drapes\u2019 ability to provide wide coverage from a fixed location in the ocean , apparently without the need for additional nopf facility footprints , would be a substantial improvement over the old sosus network .\nthe first positive correlation and sighting was made , at navfac grand turks , of a sosus contact . a vp aircraft contact was made on a soviet foxtrot class submarine , designated charlie 20 , during the cuban missile crisis .\npart of project jezebel was a design study of a short range , high frequency , upward - looking set of bottomed active sources to be located in a key strait as a complement to sosus ; this was known as project colossus .\nfirst naval aviator to command an oceanographic system , capt richard a . hoffman , usn becomes cosp . he assumed title of commodore ( not heretofor used in the pacific system ) in order to emphasize real - time operational role of sosus .\n' ' if the navy has got enough indicators that the soviets are doing things a little too smart , then they better start putting their hydrophones in different places , ' ' said a submarine expert who participated in the placement of the sosus sensors .\nadditionally , mit ' s concurrent creation of the bathythermograph , a device capable of measuring relative temperatures throughout the water column , helped spur on development of sosus by revealing that water temperature\u2014not just pressure and salinity\u2014affects the distance that low frequency sound travels underwater .\nseveral submarine experts with experience in the navy and in the shipbuilding industry said they believed the gravest possibility was that the soviet union learned details about the navy ' s ability to detect soviet submarines , including sonar systems on american ships and the sosus devices .\nsee also . 2 , article by edward c . whitman . the acoustic monitoring project . the third battle : innovation in the us navy ' s silent cold war ( mit : march , 2 . sound surveillance system ( sosus ) , global . security . org . a letter from joe worzel to lamont - doherty earth observatory regarding the establishment of palisades geophysical institute , its work , and support of the education and research community . the sound surveillance system , federation of american scientists , intelligence resource program . navy article on sosus .\nfrom 1992 to 1993 , biologists used sosus to track the migrations of whales , including a single blue whale as it swam southward from cape cod to bermuda , to florida and back to bermuda . all told , a trek of about 1 , 700 miles was closely monitored .\nsome experts , including former navy officers , said replacing the sound surveillance system , called sosus , was potentially one of the most difficult and costly measures needed to restore confidence in the american submarine fleet ' s command of the seas , if the allegations of a 20 - year spy network prove true .\nthe first sosus stations \u2013 navfacs \u2013 were sited from barbados to nova scotia on a huge semi - circle that opened onto the deepwater abyss west of the mid - atlantic ridge . later , additional atlantic - area stations were established at argentia , newfoundland , keflavik , iceland , and brawdy , wales .\nin 1963 sosus data helped rule out sabotage or foul play in the sinking of the thresher , an advanced american submarine that sank off cape cod . close examination of recordings of underwater sounds revealed only the sickening thud of an implosion caused by crushing ocean pressures , not the sharp report of an explosion .\nnavfac keflavik was established exactly one year after the decision was made to deploy sosus in northern waters . project caesar was transferred to naval electronics systems command , code epo - 3 , located at main navy ( now the site of the vietnam memorial ) . the first 3x16 array system was terminated at keflavik .\n1968 - in may , the uss scorpion submarine sank southwest of the azores . in this same year , a soviet golf class ssb sank north of hawaii . sosus played a key role in locating the sites of both disasters . the first detection of victor and charlie class soviet submarines were detected by navfac keflavik .\nfirst usn women assigned to a sosus facility arrive at navfac eleuthera . group of 11 consists of lt susan canfield and 10 ots ( e2 - e5 ) : norah brown , iris wirth , barbara yates , mary zenes , yvette shmitz , debra rupp , dorothy hardin , kathy hardy , delta carr , and darla sutherland\nspecific combinations of temperature , pressure , and salinity may act to create\nshadow zones\nthat are resistant to the propagation of sound waves or that act as reflectors of sound waves . soviet submarine captains attempted to use these zone or layer to conceal their ships from detection by surface sonar arrays . the layers could also to\nbend\nsignals detected by the sosus array in order to attempt to conceal ship movements . in practice , staying within such layers proved impossible to maintain for extended periods , and intermittent sosus plots could be used to track ship movements or provide a probable position to explore with the use of sonar buoys dropped by airplane .\nbut a civilian bailout may be unlikely . an internal document from the the national oceanic and atmospheric administration , the arm of the commerce department now using sosus , says ,\nn . o . a . a . is not prepared to pay for , or contribute to , the support of the systems and archives .\nborn of a three - way marriage of early cold war strategic necessity , world war ii progress in underwater acoustics , and an extraordinary engineering effort , the navy\u2019s pioneering sound surveillance system \u2013 sosus \u2013 became a key , long - range early - warning asset for protecting the united states against the threat of soviet ballistic missile submarines and in providing vital cueing information for tactical , deep - ocean , anti - submarine warfare . and although subsequent events \u2013 most notably the end of the cold war \u2013 robbed sosus of much of its mission , its history remains an object lesson in how inspired , science - based engineering development can lead to extraordinary operational effectiveness .\nfor decades the sosus system was so secret the government refused to acknowledge its existence . the network was begun in the 1950 ' s as a way to strip the cloak of secrecy from enemy submarines . it turned out to work better than expected , prompting the navy to vastly expand its size in step with expanding soviet threat .\nthe sosus budget is down sharply , to $ 165 million this year from about $ 335 million in the fiscal year 1991 . for the fiscal year 1995 , the clinton administration has requested about $ 60 million . the number of personnel fell to 2 , 000 this year from 2 , 500 last year and is to drop to 750 by 1996 .\nthe usa built an anti - submarine hydrophone array \u2013 similar to sosus ( sound surveillance system ) in the north atlantic \u2013 in the sea of aland between finland and sweden in the 1980s . in the gulf of finland , finns used hydrophones donated by americans , forwarded information to them , and the americans helped the finns to put together a submarines \u201dvoice library\u201d .\nthough sosus is under siege , other treasures of technology from the cold war have successfully found civilian roles in addition to military duties . early - warning satellites have spied on meteor blasts in the atmosphere , submarines have dived for civilian scientists and nuclear - weapon labs have aided whole industries , including automobile makers looking for new batteries for electric cars . secrecy is lifted\nthe u . s . navy , too , began to install its own system of cabled hydrophones off the northwest pacific coast in 1951 . the sound surveillance system ( sosus ) was used , according to the woods hole oceanographic institution\nfor classified antisubmarine warfare and surveillance during the cold war .\nfollowing its declassification after the cold war ' s end , dual - use access was granted to the national oceanic and atmospheric administration ( noaa ) where it was repurposed to monitor undersea oceanic phenomena for scientific study , much as neptune is used today . but unlike neptune , \u201caccess to sosus is restricted , \u201d reads noaa\u2019s website , \u201cboth in the sense that the data are classified and can only be used in a secure facility . \u201d\nthe navy is obviously in a terrible bind and needs to save ,\nsaid dr . walter munk , an oceanographer at the scripps institution of oceanography in san diego , which is measuring ocean temperatures with sosus .\nbut i think it would be a mistake to precipitously close the arrays down , if only because of the chance of a political change in russia .\n6 july , navfac barbados makes first detection of a soviet nuclear submarine as it crossed over the greenland - iceland - united kingdom ( giuk ) gap . second class sonar operator bill tilley is believed to be the navfac barbados on - watch operator responsible for the 6 july 1962 initial recognition / reporting of contact # 27103 - the first ever sosus detection of a russian nuclear submarine .\ndespite wide interest in the once - secret system , the navy says it has little money for old gear for deep - sea monitoring unneeded for new kinds of threats . rear adm . james g . prout 3d , deputy chief of staff of the pacific fleet , told the senate armed services committee in march that both the pacific and atlantic fleets were mothballing their sosus arrays . navy has substitute\non august 29 , 1991 , the national oceanic and atmospheric administration vents program began monitoring the northeast pacific ocean plate boundaries using continuously recorded data from the u . s . navy ' s sound surveillance system ( sosus ) hydrophone arrays . routine detection and location of small ( 2 . 46 events , and the activity level increased several months afterward , suggesting the . . . [ show full abstract ]\np wave arrivals recorded by the u . s . navy ' s sound surveillance system ( sosus ) hydrophone arrays were used to estimate earthquake detection thresholds and pn velocities in the northeast pacific ocean . the navy hydrophones have been used successfully to detect and locate oceanic earthquakes using their waterborne acoustic tertiary ( t ) waves ; however , use of these hydrophones for seismic body . . . [ show full abstract ]\nthe first prototype of a full - size sosus installation \u2013 a 1 , 000 - foot - long line array of 40 hydrophone elements in 240 fathoms of water \u2013 was deployed on the bottom off eleuthera by a british cable layer in january 1952 . after a series of successful detection trials with a u . s . submarine , the navy decided by mid - year to install similar arrays along the entire u . s . east coast \u2013 and then opted two years later to extend the system to the west coast and hawaii as well . these early sosus line arrays were positioned on the sea floor at locations that accessed the deep sound channel and oriented at right angles to the expected threat axis . their individual hydrophone outputs were transmitted to shore processing stations called \u201cnaval facilities\u201d \u2013 or navfacs \u2013 on multi - conductor armored cables .\nmore important , the experts said , the russians may have been able to compute the sensitivity of these undersea microphones . by traveling at a slower speed , producing less noise , they might be able to sneak by the sosus system . soviet submarines thus might be able to move from safe harbors into open sea to mass for war without being detected , giving an added element of surprise to an attack , experts said .\nsince 1991 , noaa / pmel has routinely detected tertiary waves from ne pacific ocean earthquakes using the u . s . navy ? s sosus hydrophone arrays . tertiary ( t ) waves are seismically generated acoustic waves ( between 5 ? 50 hz ) that propagate over great distances in the oceanic sound channel with little loss in signal strength . low attenuation , combined with the availability of detailed ocean acoustic . . . [ show full abstract ]\na planned test , to be run by scripps in california , would measure the temperature of the ocean with sosus . the goal is to send sounds from underwater speakers across the pacific at least once a day every day for two years . since sound travels faster in warm water than cold , the test should detect changes in the sound ' s speed that would reveal temperature shifts as subtle as one - hundredth of a degree fahrenheit .\nat the cold war ' s end , the navy began to share the elaborate system with civilian researchers . in 1991 federal scientists in newport , ore . , began to use sosus to listen to sea quakes , quickly detecting thousands of them . in 1993 , the scientists monitored the explosive fury of a deep - sea volcanic eruption and sent a small flotilla of research ships , robots and submersibles to explore the site . enforcing a fishing ban\nin great secrecy , sosus in 1968 tracked a submerged soviet submarine as it shattered all previous speed estimates for its class by chasing the aircraft carrier enterprise across the pacific . a 1986 book ,\nrunning critical ,\nby patrick e . tyler , now a reporter for the new york times , says the surprising swiftness of the november - class submarine ignited congressional support for a new type of fast american attack sub , the los angeles class .\nthe sound surveillance system , or sosus , was used during the cold war exclusively to track the ships and submarines of america ' s foes . started in the mid - 1950 ' s , it spans the globe with a network of more than 1 , 000 underwater microphones grouped in arrays and tied to navy shore stations by some 30 , 000 miles of undersea cables . it can track undersea sounds over hundreds and sometimes thousands of miles of ocean .\ncaptain williams of the naval warfare systems command said that of the 18 navy shore stations gathering sosus data in the 1980 ' s , all but 4 are to be closed down . in most cases , he said , the data from the arrays will be gathered by computer and transmitted by satellite to a central location but would be left unexamined by the navy . if the automation plan is completed , some of this data might be available to civilian scientists .\nafter three years of intensive development , the navy installed its first sosus array off the coast of eleuthera , a small island in the bahamas , in 1952 . this array , which consisted of a 1 , 000 foot long string of 40 hydrophones sunk to 240 fathoms ( 1440 feet ) , spotted us subs in the area so well that the navy immediately expanded the program to include the entirety of the eastern seaboard as well as the west coast and hawaii in 1954 .\nindeed , rudimentary passive and active sonar techniques had already been used in world war i to search for submarines , but these earliest systems , at relatively high frequencies , achieved detection ranges of only several thousand yards under favorable conditions \u2013 and world war ii sonars seldom did much better . the basic physical phenomena subsequently exploited in sosus to achieve longer - range submarine tracking were only discovered in the late 1930s and not adequately understood until mid - way through the 1939 - 1945 war .\nin addition to localized sound readings ( i . e . , sounds detected within the expected range of the hydrophones ) , sosus also picked up sounds channeled through specific conditions of state ( i . e . , pressure , temperature ) or salinity that create channels though which sound waves propagate over long distances with minimal resistance and minimal loss of strength . this sound fixing and ranging channel ( sofar channel ) was discovered independently by american and soviet scientists in 1943 during world war ii .\ndirect , indirect , and theoretical methods have been applied to data from various sources to estimate the detection thresholds of fixed hydrophone systems . these thresholds , when combined with frequency - magnitude scaling relationships derived from the global networks , provide predictions of the mean number of events expected for the juan de fuca ridge system . the results indicate that while the global networks are limited to a detection threshold of mb = 4 . 2 and 1 event / year ; earlier work with pmr / mils hydrophones and analog techniques was limited to mb = 3 . 4 and 15 events / year ; sosus hydrophones combined with digital signal processing techniques can detect a minimum mb = 2 . 5 and 265 events / year , perhaps as low as 2 . 4 as indicated by events recorded from northern california ; and beam forming of the sosus arrays can reduce the detection threshold to mb = 1 . 8 - 2 . 1 and 1 , 000 - 2 , 000 events / year .\ndevelopment on the sound surveillance system ( sosus ) began in 1949 as a tactical , long - range means of countering the emerging soviet submarine threat , most of which were still running on easily trackable diesel engines . the idea was to monitor the sofar channel , a horizontal layer of ocean water through which sound travels at its slowest speed . this allows low frequency sounds , like the knocking of a diesel engine to travel hundreds of miles before dissipating . as edward c whitman of undersea warfare explains :\nwith the development of quieter submarines and counter - tactics to evade sosus , newer technologies have been implemented over the years to\nkeep up with the threat\n. faster processors , higher capacity storage devices , and\ncleaner code\nhas enabled the advancement of the art of locating undersea threats . currently , the integrated undersea surveillance system ( iuss ) uses all of these advancements in the fixed surveillance system ( fss ) , fixed distributed system ( fds ) , and the advanced deployable system ( ads ) .\ngday , i ' m looking for info - mostly operational if possible - on the sound surveillence system . you would be surprised how little there is on the net . sorry to people that came on looking for some new conspiracy . the sosus system is just a lot of passive underwater hydrophones that listen for whales and earthquakes and such - and used to , during the cold war , detect the ruskie subs . i know a fair amount of people on this site have a history with the services , so surely someone was involved in the program ?\nthe cno letter suggested the following sites : sable island , cape hatteras , bermuda ( two arrays ) , eleuthera , and culebra , puerto rico . one week later cincpacflt wrote a letter to cno saying they wanted to be kept advised of progress and offering a plan for wiring up the pacific . at the end of june three major contracts had been put into effect \u2013 one for equipment , one for installation , and a third for the construction or expansion of a cable plant . and , for the first time , the low - frequency passive detection system was called sosus , for sound surveillance system .\nin reflecting on the early years of sosus , what is most striking is how much was accomplished in remarkably short time . certainly a major factor was serendipitous confluence of events \u2013 the discovery that low - frequency sounds could travel great distances in the ocean , the realization that submarines radiate identifiable low - frequency energy , and the pioneering work at bell laboratories on visual speech analysis . ease of contracting was also an important element . the navy\u2019s resolve to conduct undersea surveillance was crucial . the commitment of weco and bell laboratories and their decision to assign some of their best people to the project were of considerable consequence .\nmeanwhile , the navy continued to support maurice ewing , by then at columbia university\u2019s hudson laboratory , to study the general phenomenology of low - frequency underwater sound . this effort , augmented by additional work at woods hole and the scripps institution of oceanography in california , was focused on establishing a solid understanding of long - range sound transmission and denoted project michael . when the findings of projects jezebel and michael were brought together for the purpose of designing , engineering , and deploying the broad - area surveillance system envisioned by hartwell\u2019s frederick hunt , the resulting effort \u2013 with the highly classified acronym , sosus \u2013 was eventually given the unclassified designation , project caesar .\n( left ) often located at isolated coastal sites in close proximity to their offshore arrays , many navfacs were surrounded by extraordinary natural beauty . this is navfac centerville beach , established in 1957 on the pacific coast approximately 225 miles north of san francisco . ( below ) a typical sosus watch floor \u2013 this one at centerville beach \u2013 held hundreds of lofar \u201cgram - writers , \u201d each turning out a frequency - versus - time representation of an array\u2019s low - frequency sound output along a given beam direction . the machines used an electrical discharge to mark the long \u201csmoky paper\u201d rolls , thus producing a distinctive sound \u2013 and the pervasive smell of ozone .\nsosus immediately became an invaluable long - range early warning system for the americans . it was eventually supplemented by surface - based listening posts like the surveillance towed array sensor system ( surtass ) and was later integrated into the larger integrated undersea surveillance system ( iuss ) . the abrupt end of the cold war certainly diminished our need for such a system , however , growing concerns of china ' s rising naval power and russia ' s renewed agression have the navy ' s space and naval warfare systems command ( spawar ) propositioning to commercial ventures and defense contractors alike for a new generation of deep water listening stations . [ undersea warfare - military aerospace - spawar - wiki 1 , 2 - global security ]\nin a top secret letter , cno directed buships to procure six sets of low frequency ranging ( lofar ) components for deployment for deployment in the north atlantic basin . the classified name sosus was established , and the unclassified name caesar was established to cover installation and production . the number of planned stations increased to nine later that year . hms alert installed an initial 40 - element operational array off eleuthera in early january for a 50 day total charter cost of $ 56k . cableships usns neptune and myer were assigned to project caesar . these humble beginnings of the\ncaesar fleet\nwere subsequently augmented ( over the next several decades ) with usns thor , aeolus , mizar , huddell , zeus , and a cameo appearance by usns waters .\nthe 50 ' s and 60 ' s witnessed the birth , early childhood development and growth of undersea surveillance ; originally the sound surveillance system ( sosus ) . with the 70 ' s came technology upgrades both in shore and underwater systems ; planning for new cable ships , super navfacs and the follow on to the towed array sensor system ( tass ) , the surveillance towed array sensor system ( surtass ) . the 80 ' s realized consolidation of shore assets due to technology advances in underwater systems , arrival of the first surtass ships , delivery of the cable ship usns zeus , and the end of the cold war ; this last one to have repercussions that most of us did not anticipate . the 90 ' s where we are today .\nhistory . the panel allocated $ 1 . soviet submarine threat consisting primarily of a large fleet of diesel submarines . they decided on a system to monitor low - frequency sound in the sofar channel using multiple listening sites equipped with hydrophones and a processing facility that could detect submarine positions by triangulation . meanwhile , project jezebel at bell labs and project michael at columbia university focused on studying long range acoustics in the ocean . by 1 . 95 . 2 , enough progress resulted in top secret plans to deploy six arrays in the north atlantic basin , and the classified name sosus was used . the number of arrays was increased to nine later in the year , and royal navy and usn ships , including uss neptune and uss peregrine , started laying the cabling under the cover of project caesar .\nthe 50s and 60s witnessed the birth , early childhood , development , and growth of undersea surveillance , originally called the sound surveillance system ( sosus ) . with the 70s came technology upgrades both in shore and underwater systems . this decade also saw planning for new cableships , super navfacs , and the surveillance towed array sensor ( surtass ) system . the 80s witnessed consolidation of shore assets , enabled by technological advances in underwater systems , arrival of the first surtass ships , delivery of the cableship usns zeus , and the end of the cold war . thus far , the 90s have seen beginnings such as in the advanced deployable system ( ads ) and endings in the last of the navfacs , keflavik , ceasing operations . the following reflect upon some of the highlights of the past five decades . . .\nsosus systems consisted of bottom mounted hydrophone arrays connected by underwater cables to facilities ashore . the individual arrays were installed primarily on continental slopes and seamounts at locations optimized for undistorted long range acoustic propagation . the combination of location within the ocean and the sensitivity of arrays allowed the system to detect acoustic power of less than a watt at ranges of several hundred kilometres ( the system is so sensitive that it can even detect the presence of soviet / russian tu - 9 . bear 4 - engine bombers flying overhead ; the tips of the bombers ' long propellers exceed the speed of sound , creating sonic booms as they rotate . these sonic booms reach the surface of the ocean below , which then transmits the sonic shocks to the underwater hydrophones . mawgan , cornwall ; antigua ; maritime data centre gibraltar , uk ; naval facility barbados ; naval facility eleuthera , bahamas ; naval facility san salvador , bahamas ; naval facility bermuda ; and naval facility grand turk .\nsince the 1950s , the navy ' s sosus has been supported at sea by a combined effort of at & t ; ( now lucent technologies ) and the military sealift command ( msc ) . the contract awarded to at & t ; each year was a sole - source contract , based on its unique capabilities to perform the cable handling at sea . in an attempt to foster competition and reduce the increasing costs of this work , a waiver signed by asn / rda , nora slatkin , authorized spawar to proceed with a full and open competition . award was made to a combination of at & t ; ( lucent ) and msc at significant savings over the overall estimated cost of the proposed work . both at & t ; and msc had reviewed their technical needs and business practices and had reduced both the number of people involved in the program , as well as the corporate structure ( overhead ) necessary to support the work . this award ended a 30 + year sole - source lock on this work and put the navy in a competitive position for the future .\nin addition , us navy students earn a 6301p subspecialty code and phase 1 jpme certification .\nthe nps undersea warfare curriculum offers students the opportunity to study the fundamental principles that apply to the design , performance , and employment of sensors , unmanned vehicles , and tactics in the undersea environment . the program combines electrical and mechanical engineering , mathematics , oceanography , physics , and operations research into a multi - disciplinary program of study . this unique curriculum permits students to select a degree program based on personal interests and undergraduate education , providing more in - depth study in a specific area .\n\u201cthe naval postgraduate school is unique . there are many institutions that solve problems and create new capabilities . nps solves our navy\u2019s most vexing problems and creates our critical capabilities . in doing so , students also exchange ideas with the future leaders of the armed services of our allies and partners . this makes nps , its faculty , and its students a national strategic jewel in our nation ' s crown . \u201d\npreserving american superiority from the depths of the sea ultimately rests in our ability to think and adapt faster than those who would oppose us . ours is a storied history of fielding offsetting capabilities in the face of global threats , but past performance is a poor guarantee of future success . the determined adversaries of near future conflicts are committed to winning the battle for the next great idea . the frontline of this fight remains the grounds of our academic institutions , with none more crucial to sustaining the initiative than the naval postgraduate school .\nin my commander ' s intent for the submarine force , our force ' s vision for 2025 calls for us to\nget faster .\nnps develops officers with the intellectual foundation to be\nfast\nin our learning , processes , and innovation .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nsharon nieukirk : senior research assistant ( pubs ) lauren roche : research assistant logan squiers : hydrophone tech .\nthe noaa / pmel vents program was re - organized into two separate focused programs : earth - ocean interactions and acoustics .\nwe develop unique acoustics tools and technologies to support the mission of noaa as well as other federal agencies , academic institutions and international partners . our primary goals are [ a ] to acquire long - term data sets of the global ocean acoustics environment , and [ b ] to identify and assess acoustic impacts from human activities and natural processes on the marine environment .\nhydroacoustic monitoring allows the detection and precise location of small submarine earthquakes and volcanic activity .\nunderwater acoustic methods are being used to study the distribution of large whales in the open oceans .\nstudies on the cause and effect of ambient noise , both from natural and man - made sources , on marine ecosystems .\npmel researchers developed a unique hydrophone mooring that made the first sound recording at challenger deep in the mariana trench .\nmonitoring baseline ocean noise is critically important to understand both natural and anthropogenic changes in the marine ambient sound environment . a network of 11 ocean noise reference stations has been established in u . s . waters to measure changes and trends in natural and man - made ocean noise . natural sounds ranging from whale calls and volcanoes to anthropogenic sounds from shipping and oil / gas exploration are recorded by the moored , underwater hydrophones developed by pmel engineers and scientists and deployed in collaboration with nmfs - ost , all the fisheries science centers , nos marine sanctuaries , and the national park service . the establishment of a long - term record provides fundamental data needed to understand how increased noise in the ocean may affect marine life and ocean health . for more information , see : urltoken\nstrong earthquakes off the oregon coast : a sequence of strong earthquakes ( magnitudes 4 . 3 - 5 . 9 ) occurred on the seafloor ~ 250 miles west of newport , oregon . the earthquakes are along the western blanco fracture zone , a 200 mile long strike - slip fault located in water a mile deep . the blanco forms one of the southern boundaries between the small juan de fuca plate and the much larger pacific plate . clusters of earthquakes of this magnitude occur on the blanco fracture zone roughly every 3 - 5 years . ( june 1 , 2015 ) : usa today | weather channel | statesman journal | oregonian\nurltoken no longer supports internet explorer 9 or earlier . please upgrade your browser .\nsubmarine experts said today that as a result of the walker family spy case , the navy might have to rebuild portions of the undersea network of sound detectors that are a crucial early warning system against a soviet nuclear attack .\nthe navy has not completed its appraisal of what steps might be needed to compensate for security breaches that may have resulted . experts interviewed today stressed that it was too early to be sure what countermeasures would be required .\nnavy spokesmen , citing the confidential nature of investigations by the justice department and a navy intelligence team , declined to comment .\nin interviews today , experts in navy affairs said they believed reports so far of possible military damage from the purported spy ring might have been exaggerated .\nseveral experts said the worst danger would be if moscow had gained information that would help it track american submarines carrying ballistic missiles . the submarines are considered the least vulnerable portion of america ' s nuclear arsenal .\nthe experts said they believed none of the suspects arrested so far in the case had access to recent information involving the submarines . the submarines operate under a command independent of non - nuclear navy forces and with separate communications .\nso far , the experts said , the only suspect with experience aboard submarines carrying nuclear missiles is john a . walker jr . his experience in the 1960 ' s as a radioman aboard two submarines carrying polaris - class missiles , experts said , would probably have given him access to only limited information of value to moscow .\nthe polaris class of vessel was succeeded by poseidon submarines , which are now being replaced by trident submarines . a number of polaris submarines are still in service , but they have been extensively modernized .\nstansfield turner , a retired admiral and former director of central intelligence , said today : ' ' my alarm focuses on john walker and his experience in the ballistic missile submarine force . ' '\nbut admiral turner said mr . walker would probably have had access to little information that would threaten more modern submarines . ' ' it isn ' t going to make our subs totally vulnerable tomorrow , ' ' he said .\na former submarine commander with wide experience in the pentagon and the shipbuilding industry , who spoke on condition that he not be named , said : ' ' i can ' t picture any serious loss of strategic submarine security . that ' s a totally isolated command , and i think rightfully so . ' '\ndr . harlan k . ullman , a former navy officer and pentagon consultant , said ' ' it ' s my understanding ' ' that the ballistic - missile submarine force ' ' remains silent on patrol . ' '\n' ' john walker may have had access to operational details with a very short half - life , ' ' dr . ullman said , ' ' but i think the damage has been greatly exaggerated . ' '\nnonetheless , several experts said they assumed that , because of the walker case , the navy had changed the travel patterns of the submarines and had altered codes and radio frequencies .\nfrom the new york times . you may opt - out at any time .\nyou agree to receive occasional updates and special offers for the new york times ' s products and services .\nin the 1950 ' s and 1960 ' s , the united states draped chains of sound - sensitive devices called hydrophones along the sea bottom and on the continental shelf at key points separating soviet ports from the open seas .\naccording to several submarine experts , if the soviet union had access to many years of navy communications reports on russian submarine movements , it may have been able to deduce the weak points in this network .\none intelligence source said some navy officers had long suspected from watching changes in soviet submarine movements that the russians had access to inside information . but navy officials have debated for years whether the russians ' information came from a close reading of published technical data or from spies .\nrear adm . gene r . larocque , a retired expert in antisubmarine warfare who now directs the center for defense information , a private research group that is often critical of the administration , said he doubted such a drastic step as replacing the system would be necessary .\nbut he said the navy might need to add sensors to ' ' blind areas . ' '\n' ' the soviets know where some of the sensors are already , ' ' admiral larocque said . ' ' they know it exists . ' '\nbut he said that if it became clear that the spy ring had given away the precise detection abilities of the network , the navy might need more sensitive devices .\nthe espionage case has heightened congressional interest in a $ 10 million study by the central intelligence agency of the security of united states missile - carrying submarines .\nrepresentative les aspin , democrat of wisconsin , chairman of the house armed services committee , said in a telephone interview , ' ' we asked for an assessment of how invulnerable the strategic submarine force is , and how invulnerable it might be in the future . ' '\nhe stressed that the 18 - month study , which was requested last year , was not prompted by any specfic incident or threat to the submarine fleet .\nmr . aspin said he assumed that if any sensitve information regarding the nuclear submarine force had been passed to the soviet union as a result of the alleged spying , this would be addressed in the study ."]}
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( smrt ) ceo hunt hawkins on q1 2018 results - earnings call transcript\nstein mart went through three ceos from 2001 to 2011 , when stein was reinstated as interim ceo . he was officially named as ceo in june .\nstein mart\u00ae associates may find all relevant human resource , associate services , benefits and family support information here .\nceo closeup : jay stein ' s personal stein mart touch from the looks of him , jay stein is a retailer . donning circular tortoise - shell glasses that frame his tanned check out this story on urltoken urltoken\nrussian immigrant sam stein founded stein mart in the early 1900s . the company had one store in greenville , mississippi , until 1977 , when it began growing rapidly .\nrobertson has been appointed to the board of directors as well as being given the top executive slot in stein mart .\napril 2017 : this case was dismissed and consolidated with another lawsuit against the store , sperling v . stein mart .\n\u201cstein mart : an american story of roots , family , and building a greater dream\u201d is concise and honest \u2014 periods of poor sales and earnings and stein family infighting and disagreements are dutifully presented along with the successes and joys . ginzl does an excellent job of painting a true picture of both the steins and stein mart . if one wants to know the \u201creal\u201d stein mart story , get a copy and enjoy .\nsign up to track 65 nationally aired tv ad campaigns for stein mart . in the past 30 days , stein mart has had 812 airings and earned an airing rank of # 954 with a spend ranking of # 963 as compared to all other advertisers . competition for stein mart includes macy ' s , jcpenney , walmart , kohl ' s , target and the other brands in the retail stores : department stores industry . you can connect with stein mart on facebook , twitter and youtube .\nstein is president and ceo of his family ' s namesake , stein mart , a chain of 262 stores \u2014 263 as of thursday , when another opens in watchung , n . j . \u2014 primarily throughout the southeast and texas . it ' s headquartered in jacksonville . as stein says ,\nstein mart does best where the sun shines .\nstein mart , inc . ( nasdaq : smrt ) files an 8 - k submission of matters to a vote of security holders\nnashville ' s bohan advertising chosen agency of record for creative and strategic services by jacksonville - based national fashion retailer stein mart .\nstein mart is appointing bohan advertising as its new aor following a formal review as the national retailer redefines its marketing and communications efforts .\nbeing a stein mart preferred customer has its privileges . use your card every time you shop - it ' s easy and free !\nstein mart ' s success may have as much to do with offering customers great deals as with its familial roots and personality . stein has an 87 % approval rating on job ratings site glassdoor .\na : yes , reward certificates can be redeemed in store toward any merchandise and used just like cash at stein mart when using your stein mart credit card . also , reward certificates can be used in addition to any other offers or discounts in store when making a transaction .\njacksonville , florida - based national retain chain stein mart appointed nashville - based independent agency bohan as its creative and strategic agency of record .\nin the past , stein mart has worked with agencies including orlando\u2019s fry hammond barr and arnold new york , according to the nashville post .\nstein mart , inc . announced this week the appointment of maryanne morin as president of the company , with responsibility over merchandising and marketing .\na : as long as you continue to spend at least $ 500 at stein mart within a calendar year , your elite status is secure .\nrobertson is replacing stein , who was the longtime ceo . stein is the founder of the company and told the stein mart board of directors he wanted a reduced role in the company but would remain as chairman of the board , a company news release said tuesday .\nstein mart also conducted extensive consumer marketing research to help provide better clarity of its brand . one key takeaway was that customers view stein mart as a hybrid between the department stores and off - price retailers . thus customers are a bit uncertain of what the brand stands for , the company has concluded .\nwelcome back ! please enter your email address and password to sign into your online shopping account . this is different than your stein mart credit card account .\na : no . however , all stein mart elite cardholders will continue to earn 1 point per $ 1 spent everywhere else mastercard\u00ae is accepted * * .\nwhether it\u2019s in one of our 290 stores or online at steinmart . com , you\u2019ll find great deals are always in and in style at stein mart\u00ae .\njay had a slightly different vision for stein mart than his grandfather or father . jay began changing stein mart\u2019s merchandise to a higher quality product , at a higher yet still discounted price , than previous merchandise . jake was not impressed with the idea , but jay insisted . it has proved an unqualified success .\nthe founder of jacksonville - based stein mart inc . , jay stein , is stepping down as ceo of the fashion merchandise and apparel stores , though he will remain with the company as chairman of the board of directors .\nfor party season , stein mart has a selection of reasonably priced evening and cocktail dresses appropriate for any social occasion . and if you need to add a splash of contrast , we have attractive shrugs that\u2019ll add that extra spark . whatever the season , you\u2019ll find attractive and stylish apparel for women at stein mart .\nstovall admitted that while the home business began to show recently a\nturnaround\nat other major chains ,\nit didn ' t at stein mart .\nstein mart soon gained similar relationships with other retailers such as neiman - marcus and nordstrom . and it became an institution , almost a way of life , for people in greenville and surrounding areas . no longer a store only for the less affluent , shoppers at stein mart now included those with money and discerning tastes . doctors and lawyers rubbed shoulders with blue - collar workers and farmers . many native greenvillians that had moved away would return to greenville simply to shop at stein mart .\nhe said that about five years ago , home comprised about 20 % of stein mart ' s total business ; today , that number has shrunk to 12 % .\nwe invite you to explore the many ways stein mart\u00ae and its associates take on a social responsibility within our community through time , donations and causes we believe in .\nthe goal is to\nreturn home to a destination for the stein mart customer . we lost that position . and we think it has a tremendous effect on our total business . the customer came to stein mart for that special gift and we were at mass merchant prices . so you ' ll see that whole thing change .\nstein mart ' s style is to operate department store - like stores that feature discount prices while maintaining an upscale vibe . with about 290 shops in some 30 states as well as an online presence , it sells off - price women ' s , men ' s , and children ' s brand - name clothing . fashions range from casual to formal . stein mart also sells jewelry , handbags , linens , home decor , and gifts . an independent firm leases stein mart ' s shoe departments . its target customers are mature women with household incomes of $ 100 , 000 and a taste for bargains . stein mart tries to place stores in shopping malls in upscale areas . chairman jay stein , the founder ' s grandson , controls the company .\na : visit www . steinmartcredit . com . you can pay your bill , review your recent transactions , and view your statement and balance . for help by phone , call customer service at 1 - 855 - 269 - 2139 for the stein mart credit card and 1 - 866 - 864 - 2149 for the stein mart platinum mastercard .\nstein mart then took another approach . the retailer installed a new leadership team in its home business\nand said we are going to reinvent it - top to bottom .\nbohan is a good fit culturally for our organization , and their retail expertise uniquely positions them to understand the stein mart brand , \u201d stated hunt hawkins , ceo , stein mart . \u201cbohan has shared interesting insights not only on the dynamic retail industry but also on our customers . we look forward to their creative direction as we move forward . \u201d\nstein mart ' s advertising budget was $ 59 . 6 million , $ 57 . 5 million and $ 56 . 3 million for 2016 , 2015 and 2014 , respectively .\n\u201cbohan is a good fit culturally for our organization , and their retail expertise uniquely positions them to understand the stein mart brand , \u201d said hunt hawkins , stein mart\u2019s chief executive officer . \u201cbohan has shared interesting insights not only on the dynamic retail industry but also on our customers . we look forward to their creative direction as we move forward . \u201d\nbohan trish mcgee , 615 - 327 - 1189 tmcgee @ urltoken or stein mart , inc . linda tasseff , 904 - 858 - 2639 director of investor relations ltasseff @ urltoken\nin connection with morin ' s arrival , d . hunt hawkins was appointed ceo of stein mart , effective jan . 24 . hawkins was named the company ' s interim ceo in september 2016 , and previously served as stein mart ' s president and chief operating officer from 2014 to 2016 , and executive vice president , chief operating officer from 2011 to 2014 .\ntoday , about 30 % of the home department ay stein mart stores reflects the\nreinvent\nchanges , with\nthe biggest change\nin the home textiles segment , he said .\nflorida - based stein mart serves customers in about 30 us states , primarily high - growth states such as its home state as well as in texas , california , and north carolina .\njuly 2015 : a class - action lawsuit was filed against stein mart , inc . for allegedly deceptively comparing its prices to fabricated higher prices in order to make consumers believe that they are saving money by buying its products . ( sperling et al v . stein mart , inc . , case no . 15 - cv - 1411 , c . d . ca . )\nstein mart , inc . ( nasdaq : smrt ) files an 8 - k departure of directors or certain officers ; election of directors ; appointment of certain officers ; compensatory arrangements of certain officers\nbut when he opens his mouth , you realize stein is something else : a storyteller . of how his family ' s chain of department stores , stein mart , got its name \u2014 the first store in greenville , miss . , was called stein ' s self service , but when stein ' s father jake bought more real estate to make the store bigger , he wanted a new name . stein ' s uncle said he had a friend in arkansas named sam walton who was opening stores and calling them walmart .\nstein mart is making several adjustments in order to attract more shoppers to its stores . the company is providing more regional fashion such as stocking more colorful , casual dresses in florida and more muted and formal women ' s wear in california . stein mart is stocking more athletic - leisure wear ( sometimes referred to as athleisure ) to partake of the trend toward donning active but comfortable wear in non - athletic situations . furthermore , the company wants to find more\nspecial items ,\nunexpected goods at lower prices that lend a\ntreasure hunt\naspect to stein mart shopping .\nstein mart , inc . ( nasdaq : smrt ) is a national specialty and off - price retailer offering designer and name - brand fashion apparel , home d\u00e9cor , accessories and shoes at everyday discount prices . stein mart provides real value that customers will love every day both in stores and online . the company currently operates 292 stores across 31 states . for more information , please visit urltoken .\nit looks so damn good ,\nstein says in his slight southern accent .\nstein says merchandise quality had deteriorated , and the company was being\nimpersonalized .\ndue to the growth , in 1984 stein mart moved its corporate headquarters to jacksonville , fla . , where the growth continued and more loyal customers were gained . in 1992 , the company went public .\nvendors are invited to refer to our vendor relations website to learn more about becoming a stein mart\u00ae vendor , store planning and real estate . also , you can view our vendor code of conduct page here .\nhistorical daily stock prices for stein mart since 1992 adjusted for splits and dividends . open , high , low , close ( ohlc ) data as well as percentage changes for multiple date ranges . display 20 , 50 and 200 day moving averages and export charts as images to use in articles and blogs . the latest closing price for stein mart ( smrt ) as of july 06 , 2018 is 2 . 10 .\njanuary 2017 : a class - action lawsuit was filed against stein mart for allegedly deceptively advertising pricing discounts by comparing its price to a false market price to make customers think they are receiving a substantial discount when , in reality , they are not . ( morales et al v . stein mart , inc . and does 1 - 10 , case no . 17 - cv - 159 , c . d . ca . )\nfor a more formal work wardrobe , stein mart\u2019s affordable women\u2019s work attire is exactly what you need . check out our suit separates to create a clean , professional , and contemporary look . pair a blazer with one of our bright fashion dresses or use it to assemble the perfect outfit to transition from work to evening . whatever your work style , visit stein mart where you can save up to 60 % off department store prices , every day .\naccording to mediapost , stein mart spent $ 59 . 6 million on advertising last year , up from $ 57 . 5 million in 2015 . like a lot of retailers , the chain has struggled with sluggish sales recently .\n\u201cbohan\u2019s creative roots run deep in the retail sector , and the opportunity to work with a client of stein mart\u2019s caliber is certainly one that we\u2019re excited about , \u201d said shari day , bohan\u2019s president and chief executive officer .\nthe chain bills itself as a discount retailer . stores feel like a smaller version of macy ' s , but with the kind of prices you ' d find at designer discounters such as tj maxx . stein himself compares the company with marshall ' s or nordstrom rack . he says pricing strategy is what sets stein mart apart .\nlater in the presentation , stovall added that while stein mart ' s home area is admittedly\ngoing to turn half as fast as women ' s apparel , it will be profitable and we think it is worth the investment .\ncreate an oasis in your bedroom with luxurious , affordable bedding from stein mart . we have an exceptional selection of bed comforters , blankets , and pillows in many sizes , colors and prints . find an array of individual comforters , sheets , and pillows , or consider our attractive comforter sets that will keep your bedroom colors perfectly coordinated . our bedding collection also comes in every size from king to twin , for your convenience . upgrade your bedding affordably at stein mart .\n\u201cbohan\u2019s creative roots run deep in the retail sector , and the opportunity to work with a client of stein mart\u2019s caliber is certainly one that we\u2019re excited about , \u201d bohan president and chief executive officer shari day said in a statement .\nstein mart makes finding beautiful and affordable decorative accents easy . from artwork to area rugs , our selection of home decorations has something for everyone . uncover items perfect for any room of the house including decorative storage containers and pillows . create a designer bedroom with our array of beautiful products from all your favorite designers . when you\u2019re looking for decorative accents on a budget , come to stein mart , where you\u2019ll save up to 60 % off department store prices , every day .\n\u201cbohan is a good fit culturally for our organization , and their retail expertise uniquely positions them to understand the stein mart brand , \u201d added stein mart ceo hunt hawkins , who was officially appointed to that position earlier this year after serving as interim ceo since last september , when former ceo dawn robertson resigned . \u201cbohan has shared interesting insights not only on the dynamic retail industry but also on our customers . we look forward to their creative direction as we move forward . \u201d\n\u201ci believe more firmly than ever if we can cast the stein mart net a little wider , gain the attention of more of our customers\u2019 friends and contemporaries , we will be able to return this company to profitability , \u201d stovall said .\njacksonville , fla . - stein mart inc . said it is aggressively working to regain the business it lost over the past five years in its home department with a recently embarked its\nhome reinvent\ninitiative that is already making progress .\nfurnish your bathroom with affordable bath d\u00e9cor and accessories from stein mart . our selection of towels are super soft , absorbent , and quick drying , while our comfy bath mats will allow you to comfortably dry off without making a mess . we also have bathroom accessories to add a touch of luxury to your bathroom countertop and our shower curtains will add a touch of style to any bath . transform your bathroom without breaking the bank , with stein mart\u2019s collection of bath accessories and towels .\n* subject to credit approval . 10 % off account opening offer valid on first online purchase with your new credit card account . excludes stein mart gift cards . in order to qualify for the reward certificate offer , you must make two stein mart or urltoken purchases with your stein mart credit card that posts to your account within the first 60 days of account opening . cash advances , balance transfers , interest charges and fees do not qualify for this offer or reward points . account must remain open , in good standing and not become delinquent at the time the reward certificate is issued . please allow for up to two billing periods after the promotional period ends for the reward certificate to be issued . see rewards terms for details .\nselecting a fashionable wardrobe is not easy , but stein mart\u2019s selection of women\u2019s clothing for less can make it much easier . whatever the occasion , we have casual and formal attire that touches on all the current trends . women ' s tops are often the cornerstone of any casual outfit and we have a large selection of blouses , sweaters and jackets that\u2019ll provide the foundation for many different looks . and when temperatures cool , our women ' s pullover sweaters are comfortable and a perfect match for relaxing at home or going out with friends . for occasions when work attire is needed , stein mart has women ' s suit separates that offer a polished , professional look ideal for the office . visit stein mart to find women\u2019s apparel perfect for any event .\nstein mart is taking a fresh look at its advertising strategy as it tries to compete in today ' s competitive and evolving retail landscape . in february , the retailer named maryanne morin as its new president of merchandising and marketing to oversee all advertising .\nstein mart typically targets a well - dressed woman age 35 to 60 who boasts a higher than average income . the company tries to occupy the niche between mall - based department store that charge higher prices and off - price chains which offer lower prices to customers .\none of the great rags - to - riches stories in the history of mississippi business is being told for the first time in the new book \u201cstein mart : an american story of roots , family , and building a greater dream . \u201d published by the university of tampa press ( $ 25 hardback ) and written by david j . ginzl , the 172 - page book chronicles stein mart\u2019s rise from one man and his bag of wares to a publicly owned national retailer with more than 260 stores scattered across the u . s .\nat stein mart , you\u2019ll find incredible values on designer bedding and bath towels . for the bedroom , we have an excellent selection of bedding from well - known designers , including a selection of linens and accents . choose from a range of designer comforter sets to enhance the look of any bedroom and add a set of lavish cotton sheets that will make you want to stay in bed all day . treat yourself with designer bedding and towels from stein mart , where you can save up to 60 % off department store prices , every day .\nmake your home special with affordable home d\u00e9cor from stein mart . whether you\u2019re working on one room or several , we have a wide selection of home d\u00e9cor that will have you finishing the project with money to spare . create a warm and inviting atmosphere with some of our attractive lighting fixtures or add a splash of color to any furniture with decorative pillows ; whatever you choose , you\u2019ll save plenty . finally , dress up walls with wall d\u00e9cor , decorative signs and picture frames featuring memorable moments . stein mart has reasonably priced house d\u00e9cor you\u2019ll love .\nfrom the looks of him , jay stein is a retailer . donning circular tortoise - shell glasses that frame his tanned\nin what today would be called a pop - up shop , stein persuaded his father to let him open a temporary store in the closest big city , memphis , for sell - off merchandise .\nfor one whole week , the town went wild ,\nhe says .\nit was very successful .\nthat was in 1977 . a year later , the store became a permanent fixture and led stein mart ' s expansion into a retail chain . stein followed up with a third store in nashville in 1980 .\nstein mart offers customers merchandise found in better department stores and specialty stores . unlike other retailers who peddle discounted apparel and accessories , the company offers a merchandise locator services , a preferred customer program , co - branded and private - label credit card programs , and electronic gift cards .\nin a move that could offer more incentives to customers and increase loyalty , stein mart , working with synchrony financial , began offering a private - label credit card . the deal also offers a better financial return for the company that its mastercard arrangement with synchrony , which remains in place .\nand of being inspired by other retailers \u2014 even calling his director of stores gary pierce during his interview with usa today to have pierce tell the story of stein calling him in excitement from an anthropologie in jacksonville , about six months ago after seeing the retailer ' s hardwood floors . now the gift departments of newer stein mart stores have hardwood floors , and sales are up 20 % there since installing them .\nin an attempt to mend this , stein altered its home assortment to include more promotional goods . but the effort backfired .\noffer valid online only . ends 7 / 15 . discount applied in bag . 25 % off clearance shoes . one time use per transaction on clearance items . cannot be combined with other coupon offers on these items . not valid on previously purchased merchandise . not for use by stein mart associates .\nstein was born into retailing . his grandfather , sam stein , started the company in 1908 with a store in greenville . by the time jay was born in 1945 , his father , jake , was running the store ( sam had died in the 1930s ) .\nyou\u2019ll find housewares for every room of your home at stein mart . from functional items like dinner sets and kitchenware to decorations like wall d\u00e9cor and decorative embellishments , we have everything you need to make a house a home . the center of every home is the kitchen , and we have an array of tabletop items including kitchen supplies , table linens , serve ware and more all at great everyday low prices . and when it\u2019s time to give a room that special touch , we have art wall d\u00e9cor and decorative accents perfect for a bedroom , family room or even the kitchen . visit stein mart for housewares to make any room special .\nduring the mid - tier off - price department store ' s presentation this morning at the bank of america merrill lynch 2010 smid cap conference , president and ceo david stovall jr . outlined several steps stein mart has made and is making to improve its lagging home product performance , with special attention on the home textiles categories .\nfor stein , the business is personal . every customer is sent off from the store with a thank - you note from stein , printed in his handwriting . it reads ,\nthere is no company more grateful for its friends and customers than we are . . .\nwhile at a store in chantilly , va . , for the usa today interview , several employees asked to have their picture taken with stein .\nat stein mart\u00ae , our buyers are constantly searching the market for the newest and most popular brand name fashion for you and your home . we hunt for surprising finds by up - and - coming designers and one - of - a - kind boutique pieces not found at any other store , and offer it all at incredibly low prices .\nmarch 2017 : one of the named plaintiffs voluntarily dismissed his claims without prejudice , the reasons for which have not been disclosed . the claims of the other named plaintiff and the class remain pending . ( schuh et al v . stein mart , inc . , case no . 17 - cv - 159 , c . d . ca . )\ntake the worry out of your purchase . if you are not satisfied with an online stein mart purchase , return it with a valid receipt within 60 days . for all other questions about returns , or instructions on how to return your product using our hassle free return label or via the usps , ups or fedex , view our full return policy .\nstein is an only child , making the question of who would inherit the family business easy to answer . after graduating from new york university in 1967 , stein returned to greenville to work for his father for the next 10 years . but they didn ' t always have the same vision for the company .\nwhile the company is taking a conservative approach to growth , stein mart aims to maintain its presence in the southeastern us and in texas . during fiscal 2016 , the retailer planned to open 12 stores , relocate two stores , and close one store . the new stores are expected to increase sales an estimated 4 % above its comparable store sales increases for the year .\nfashion must be able to adapt to the weather and stein mart\u2019s apparel for women can meet any need . during the warm summer months , you\u2019ll find casual styles that include everything from women\u2019s swimwear to capri pants that\u2019ll keep you on trend and looking great . for the latest fashion trends , all year long , our new arrivals section has must have styles at great prices .\nstein has been in and out of the ceo spot . he was appointed by the board as interim ceo in 2010 after former ceo david h . stovall retired .\nhowever , as the title implies , the history of stein mart is really the story of a remarkable jewish family . sam stein was born in 1882 in russia , the son of a bakery owner . sam\u2019s father was a magistrate in grodno in west russia , and thus escaped much of the persecution russian jews were experiencing at the time . still , when sam was drafted into the russian army in 1904 , as a jew he faced a mandatory 25 - year enlistment and almost certain death as jews were put on the front lines as \u201ccanon fodder . \u201d\ntoday\u2019s stein mart bears little resemblance to the old , primarily due to the vision and drive of jake\u2019s son , jay stein . described by ginzl as a \u201cboy wonder , \u201d jay had worked at the store as a child , and came on full - time as an adult , becoming president and ceo in 1978 . he stressed areas of the business such as customer service , inventory control and sound management , which his father had been less interested . dapper and affable , jay was a constant presence on the sales floor , talking and listening to the customers .\nwhatever your style , you\u2019ll find your path to success at stein mart . store positions are available in customer service , merchandising , operations , loss prevention and store management . and there are great opportunities available at our corporate headquarters located in beautiful jacksonville , florida . come be part of our shared commitment to satisfy and delight each customer , while we support the growth and happiness of each one of our team members .\nlike most retailers not named urltoken , stein mart has struggled to cultivate online sales . to remedy that situation , the company launched a redesigned website during the year . it offers a cleaner interface , easier navigation and checkout , and can be used on phones as well as computers . the retailer has room to grow with online sales , considering that less than 1 % of its 2016 revenue came from its website .\nwhen he returned to the company , his wife deanie stein told usa today they would tour stores and could\nsee on ( employees ' ) faces how relieved they were .\nwe have the most loyal base of fans of i think any retailer in america ,\nsays stein , pointing out the company ' s more than 400 , 000 facebook\nlikes .\nstein is on the road nearly every week , traveling frequently to new york city and to visit his stores . but he ' s not necessarily there to see how things are going .\nstein mart , inc . operates retail store chain offering fashionable , current - season , primarily branded merchandise comparable in quality and presentation to that of traditional department and fine specialty stores at prices typically 25 % to 60 % below those regularly charged by such stores . the company is focused on assorting merchandise that features moderate to designer brand - name apparel for women , men and children , as well as accessories , gifts , linens , shoes and fragrances .\nstein mart has maintained growth at a steady if somewhat slow pace . in 2016 ( ended january ) , sales inched up 3 % to about $ 1 . 3 billion from 2015 . that 3 % matches the company ' s five year average revenue increase . for 2016 , the company mustered just a 1 % increase in same - store sales on increases in average units - per - transaction and average - unit retail prices , but offset the fewer transactions .\nat that point , he also had another goal in mind : become president of the company . stein wanted to join the young president ' s organization , a professional group that only admits company presidents younger than 40 . this proved an easy feat , having no siblings to fight with about titles , and a father who only cared to focus on the greenville store . stein was 36 when he essentially appointed himself president .\nhe was not an easy man to work with because he had very strong opinions and because he was a product of the depression ,\nstein says .\nhe clearly wasn ' t expansion minded .\nnobody would listen ,\nstein says .\nthey didn ' t want to . they thought they had a better plan . they were good people ; they just didn ' t understand the culture .\na : each time you earn a certificate , we\u2019ll include it in your monthly billing statement that you receive in the mail . or , if you\u2019re enrolled in online account management , your certificate will be mailed to you . simply bring it with you on your next in - store stein mart shopping spree and use it like cash . you can even combine it with coupons ! note that even though your certificate is included on your online statement you must use the certificate that is mailed to you via the usps .\nto maintain traffic in its stores , the retailer lures customers with full - color circulars that are inserted into newspapers and mailed directly to homes . it also leverages direct mail , newspaper run of press advertising , and email to distribute its sales promotion messages . stein mart boosts brand awareness through television and radio ads . online , the company taps digital media vehicles , such as online advertising and social networking sites the likes of facebook and twitter . the company has relaunched a website designed to generate more online sales and store traffic .\nstein himself said he felt comfortable with robertson ' s appointment as ceo as she has decades of executive management experience in major retailer and department stores . robertson has had previous experience at retailers including old navy and myer stores among others .\nstein gave up his year - end bonus last year , distributing it to store employees to use for meals out with each other or other activities . he says his bonus was the thank - you letters he received from customers in the months following his return to the company .\nupon sam\u2019s death in 1933 , the mantle passed to his son , jake , who took his father\u2019s concept of low - priced merchandise to a new level . a defining moment is when the company formed a relationship with high - end clothing retailer saks fifth avenue , which had a liberal return policy . left with a significant amount of unsold merchandise , saks agreed to sell it to stein mart , which in turned offered it to the public at deep discounts sometimes running more than 75 % . the semi - annual events created a feeding frenzy among shoppers , filling the store to capacity , once to the point that the crowd pushed out the front glass .\nin addition to merchandising and marketing , morin will be responsible for stein mart ' s planning , advertising and e - commerce organizations when she assumes her new position on feb . 6 . she has extensive merchandising experience , most recently as chief merchant , executive vice president of lord & taylor and hudson ' s bay . prior to this role , morin held several leadership positions within lord & taylor and hudson ' s bay , including executive vice president , merchandising , which encompassed all digital categories , as well as senior vice president , general merchandising manager for several merchandising areas . she also served in various product development and merchandising roles at macy ' s merchandising group , the echo design group and the may company .\ndawn brings with her over 25 years ' executive management experience at major retailers and department stores ,\nstein said .\nwith her leadership and industry knowledge , she will help us build on our growth initiatives and bring a fresh focus to our company and merchandising organization that will benefit us immensely .\nbut when stein saw how much inventory the store received when high - end retailers such as saks fifth avenue and neiman marcus had\nsell - offs\nof their designer goods ,\ni said , ' there ' s got to be other cities that would like this merchandise , as well . '\nnow , stein is focused both on rebuilding his customer base since losing shoppers as the company went through three ceos in 10 years before he returned , and expanding his customer base . he plans to open eight to 12 stores next year , many in sunny california . the retailer also launched its first e - commerce site last month .\ni can clearly remember myself at the cash register at 10 years old ,\nstein says .\nit was what you did . i didn ' t think there was anything else to do . when you grow up in a small town and your father has a retail store , it ' s the center of your life .\nin the next 21 years , stein expanded the family business to include 239 stores in 29 states . the company went public in 1992 . but after having bypass surgery in 1999 , he decided to step down as ceo in september 2001 . he maintained his position on the board of directors and meant to act as an adviser . that didn ' t go as planned .\nheadquartered in jacksonville , florida , stein mart is a national retailer offering the fashion merchandise , service and presentation of a better department or specialty store . our focused assortment of merchandise features current season , moderate to better fashion apparel for women and men , as well as accessories , shoes and home fashions , all offered at prices competitive with off - price retail chains . our shopping experience is more upscale than other off - price retailers , with a focus on ease - of - shopping , service and presentation of merchandise by category , brand , style and size . our customer is both style conscious and value seeking with above - average household income . our stores are located in convenient regional , community and neighborhood shopping centers serving a more affluent customer . begun in the early 1900\u2019s as a single store in greenville , mississippi , we operate nearly 300 stores in 31 states , plus steinmart . com .\nwe\u2019re guided by our founder , sam stein\u2019s , principal of \u201cproviding the customer with unique , quality products at excellent prices\u201d . what was true in 1908 is even more important today . our customers count on us for up - to - the - minute brand name fashion for men and women , unique home d\u00e9cor and gifts and the season\u2019s trendiest accessories at up to 60 % off department store prices , every day .\nfrom the looks of him , jay stein is a retailer . he dons circular tortoise - shell glasses that frame his tanned face , a blue shirt with a white collar custom - made in hong kong with his initials embroidered on the pocket , a grey flannel suit and preppy bright green and pink - striped tie , a gift from his older daughter , who followed her father ' s career and works as a buyer at ralph lauren .\nfinding the travel arduous and sometimes dangerous , sam began selling his wares from a suitcase on the sidewalk at the intersection of washington avenue and walnut street . there , sam decided to open his first permanent store circa 1908 . early records of the company are scanty , but the store was successful , and sam oversaw several expansions . while other jewish merchandisers in greenville catered to a high - end clientele , the store , then known simply as \u201csam stein , \u201d remained focused on the type of customers sam had peddled to , offering lower - priced , affordable merchandise to primarily blacks and less affluent whites .\nchoose the plan that ' s right for you . digital access or digital and print delivery .\n\u00a9 copyright 2006 - 2018 gatehouse media , llc . all rights reserved \u2022 gatehouse news\noriginal content available for non - commercial use under a creative commons license , except where noted . the florida times - union ~ 1 riverside ave . , jacksonville , fl 32202 ~ privacy policy ~ terms of service\nplease sign in and use this article ' s on page print button to print this article .\nit\u2019s part of the company\u2019s new marketing strategy to broaden its traditional clientele base to include customers that are more youthful in both age and attitude , said president and ceo david stovall during a quarterly results conference call .\naptly called attitude in the ladies apparel section , the new line of more trendy and youthful clothing will get prominent space on the selling floors of the 276 stores . men\u2019s apparel and accessories will also feature some more modern products .\n\u201csixty is the new 40 , \u201d stovall said . \u201cthe 60 - year - old of today won\u2019t wear what their mother wore . \u201d\nthe new line is being accompanied by a preferred customer program and a new advertising campaign for tv , direct mail and e - mail .\nfor more information about stovall and his plans for the company see the march 27 issue of the business journal .\n\u00a9 2018 american city business journals . all rights reserved . use of and / or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our user agreement ( updated 5 / 24 / 18 ) and privacy policy and cookie statement ( updated 5 / 24 / 18 ) . the material on this site may not be reproduced , distributed , transmitted , cached or otherwise used , except with the prior written permission of american city business journals .\nwe traded it down . we went cheaper , went real commodity . the merchandise wasn ' t special , wasn ' t distinctive ,\nhe said .\nby august , 90 % of the home department will be updated and revamped , with\nthe whole gift and home d\u00e9cor and stationary - all of those businesses back in place ,\nstovall continued .\nthe positive news is that we ' ve seen a turnaround already in the home business ,\nstovall said .\nand it ' s been driven by clearing out of all that low - price stuff , but most of it driven by the new receipts .\nhome textiles today is the market - leading brand covering the home and textiles markets , offering a comprehensive package of print and online products . home textiles today provides industry news , product trends and introductions , exclusive industry research , consumer data , store operations solutions , trade show news and much more .\nregister today for this on - demand 1 - hour video webinar which will show you how to leverage social media to work to your advantage . we will focus on the audience of each platform and what benefits your business by participating in the mediums . understanding the platforms and how to use their features to target the right audience are crucial to social media success .\nreceive the news you need to know about the trends in the industry delivered right to your inbox .\nsee the june 2018 issue of home textiles today . in this issue , we look at fresh air : fabric , fiber and design innovations are elevating outdoor spaces . also , we look at design : li edelkoort ' s 2019 / 2020 trends \u2022 retail : look who ' s leaning in on home \u2022 fabric : showtime exhibitors playing with pattern \u2022 dec pillows : product developers pile on trims and treatments \u2022 branding : iconix unlocks key brands \u2022 people : westpoint home names new ceo .\n\u00a9 2018 progressive business media . all rights reserved . use of this website is subject to its terms of use | privacy policy\nthe buffalo news \u2013 the buffalo news is western new york ' s no . 1 news source , providing in - 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", "topic": 34}], "title": "addleshaw goddard", "paragraphs": ["glassdoor has 25 addleshaw goddard reviews submitted anonymously by addleshaw goddard employees . read employee reviews and ratings on glassdoor to decide if addleshaw goddard is right for you .\naddleshaw goddard offers a full range of legal services in all major jurisdictions and economic centres worldwide .\naddleshaw goddard llp operates a preferred supplier list of recruitment agents , which is reviewed annually . speculative cvs sent by other recruitment agents without prior agreement by addleshaw goddard ' s resourcing team will not be accepted and will be deemed the property of addleshaw goddard llp , with no recruitment fee applicable .\nwant to start a career in law ? then an apprenticeship scheme at addleshaw goddard may be for you .\nwe publish all our news , awards and recognition on linkedin . follow addleshaw goddard for all the latest news .\naddleshaw goddard\u2019s revenue fell 2 % during the last financial year , with fee income dipping from \u00a3201 . 8m down to \u00a3198m .\naddleshaw goddard has been named in the times top 50 employers for women 2018 for the 11th time since its launch in 2006 .\naddleshaw goddard triumphed at the legal week innovation awards 2018 as it took home more accolades than any other firm or legal service provider .\naddleshaw goddard\u2019s top - earning partners will take home in excess of \u00a31m for 2015 - 16 , figures released by the firm show .\nthe merger between law firm addleshaw goddard and scottish practice hbj gateley has completed with new growth opportunities already secured for the combined firm .\nthe merger involves hbj gateley ' s entire scottish practice being fully integrate into the international firm and become known in scotland as addleshaw goddard .\nthe 2018 scottish legal awards has presented addleshaw goddard ' s malcolm mcpherson , senior partner for scotland , with its managing partner of the year award .\naddleshaw goddard ' s market leading corporate team has advised inflexion private equity partners llp on its minority investment in leading outdoor clothing and equipment retailer mountain warehouse .\naddleshaw goddard has announced its new charity partners for the next 18 months . each partnership aligns with the firm ' s focus of ' unlocking young potential ' .\naddleshaw goddard\u2019s profit per equity partner fell to \u00a3511 , 000 in 2016 - 17 \u2013 a 25 % drop on the \u00a3682 , 000 recorded the previous year .\naddleshaw goddard ' s leading personal care , household care and health and beauty team continues to experience a busy time amid consolidation and m & a ; activity within the sector .\naddleshaw goddard has achieved its highest ever ranking , rising two places to 13th in the uk , in the acritas annual index of law firm brands most favoured by top legal service buyers .\nthe range and scale of addleshaw goddard is extensive and our reputation for outstanding quality and certainty of service is built on long - term relationship investment and a deep understanding of clients ' markets .\naddleshaw goddard has successfully advised lombard , the asset finance division of rbs , on the \u00a3150m sale of its offshore channel islands division to specialist lenders investec and shawbrook bank , by way of portfolio sale .\naddleshaw goddard ' s gcc corporate team has consolidated its position as leader in the personal care and health and beauty space by advising cedarbridge capital in relation to its acquisitions over recent months of trevor sorbie and strip wax bar i . . .\nmalcolm mcpherson , former hbj senior partner , who joins the board of addleshaw goddard alongside his role as senior partner for scotland , added :\nthere are realistic and exciting opportunities for marked growth through our ambition to deliver market - leading advice .\njohn joyce , addleshaw goddard managing partner , said :\nfrom our very first conversations , it has been important to ensure we had not just the right commercial fit , but a complementary focus on delivering excellent results for our clients and our people .\nprofessional background graduated in b ( hons ) econ from manchester university in 1977 . employment in social work and then management before qualification as a solicitor in january 1988 ; articled clerk , solicitor and partner with james chapman & co , 1985 - 1996 ; partner in addleshaw sons & latham then addleshaw booth & co and then addleshaw goddard from 1996 until 2007 specialising in arbitration , insurance litigation , personal injury and professional negligence . head of safety , health and environment unit and chair of sports business group .\nwelcome to our newsroom . here you can find press releases about addleshaw goddard , covering a wide range of news from new client appointments and assignments to staff achievements and updates on our own business . we also cover important developments in our clients ' sectors and markets .\nfor the fourth consecutive year , addleshaw goddard has been awarded the coveted legal team of the year accolade at the business desk north west rainmaker awards , a true testament to the firm ' s position as the region ' s top legal advisers on corpora . . .\nquality \u2013 many national firms are very well regarded in the market for the quality and complexity of the legal work they undertake . for example , pinsent masons is as highly regarded nationally for its aim work as city slickers travers smith and berwin leighton paisner ; likewise addleshaw goddard outperforms both clifford chance and allen & overy in the civil fraud arena .\naddleshaw goddard is a premium business law firm with international reach and an exceptional breadth of services . our reputation for outstanding quality and certainty of service is built upon long term relationship investment and a deep understanding of client markets which creates and delivers superb value and results . wherever you are based , you\u2019ll also be part of the team from day one , getting first - hand experience of working with blue - chip clients within a supportive yet challenging environment , and benefit from a structured training programme designed with your future success in mind .\nthere are four firms that stand out in the table above , having more than 20 uk - wide rankings each : eversheds , pinsent masons , dla piper and addleshaw goddard . these are all big national players with a strong presence in london and the major regional centres of manchester , leeds and birmingham . all four are more focused on corporate , finance , and commercial litigation than the other firms in the table above . all four firms ( along with squire patton boggs ) also have a significant international presence , and a big part of their business strategy is focused on overseas expansion , as evidenced by pinsent masons ' recent opening in australia and eversheds ' statement of intent to expand in the us .\naddleshaw ' s reputation as a firm with a \u201cgreat national presence and strong breadth of practice areas\u201d make places here much coveted . sources emphasised that the breadth of work on offer means that trainees \u201chave had really varied training contracts . some of us have done a training contract without any contentious seats , whereas others have nearly all contentious seats . \u201d a ton of top chambers uk rankings in everything from real estate to restructuring and insolvency means that trainees won ' t be wanting for top quality work wherever they sit , either : \u201ci see the work we are doing and our place within the market as approaching the high end . we have ambitions to be a top law firm and we are not far outside of that . \u201d\ntrainees were happy to elaborate on addleshaw ' s \u201caccessible , down - to - earth atmosphere\u201d when we talked about culture . \u201ci imagine lots of firms would describe themselves as happy and friendly , but i ' m not sure they would have that in the midst of super - complex cases which we do here . there ' s no strong sense of hierarchy or stereotypically scary partners at the top of the food chain , \u201d trainees explained . this is made more noticeable by the offices ' new open - plan layout : \u201cpartners are very much in and among us \u2013 you sit in a pod with a partner and an associate , so the exposure is great . \u201d there ' s also a dress - down policy throughout july and august to keep things a little more casual : \u201cnot having to wear a full suit puts people at ease and gives a more relaxed ethos . alongside all the new facilities , it makes working here a little more cheery . \u201d\nthe firm ' s london base might \u201cnot b e quite magic - circle level , \u201d but those based in the firm ' s leeds and manchester offices were keen to emphasise addleshaw ' s status as a \u201cleading northern firm . \u201d they also had moving into two brand new state - of - the - art offices to boast about . \u201ci peeled the plastic fresh off my desk , \u201d one source relished . a commanding northern presence has been bolstered further by the firm ' s merger with hbj gateley , whose glasgow , aberdeen and edinburgh offices come with some highly - regarded real estate , restructuring / insolvency and corporate capabilities . while the merger certainly solidifies ag ' s position as a leading national firm , trainees were more hesitant to validate its international credentials : \u201cit ' s definitely aiming to be international , and going forward it would definitely like to be more established in the market . however , it currently feels like it ' s lacking international collusion between the offices . there isn ' t much international work , and it still feels like a uk - centric firm with some international satellites . \u201d\nprincipal areas of work addleshaw goddard is a leader across a broad range of specialisms including business support and restructuring , commercial services , competition and regulation , corporate , crime , dispute resolution , employment and incentives , finance , financial regulation , infrastructure , projects and energy , ip , pensions , private capital , professional practices , public sector and local government , real estate and tax . commercial services : the firm deals with ip / patents / trade marks , sport , it , procurement , new media and e - commerce , outsourcing , media , competition and trade regulation , data protection and procurement . employment and incentives : the firm has a national and international reputation for dealing with aspects of employment relationships , with specific expertise in handling complex , business critical matters . corporate : it focuses on the upper to mid - market sector in : m & a , stock exchange flotations , corporate finance , public to privates , joint ventures , management buy - outs , private equity , corporate restructuring , tax , partnerships , insurance , corporate , regulatory and venture capital . dispute resolution : the firm deals with finance , real estate / construction , product liability , commercial litigation , arbitration / mediation / adr , media , pensions , insurance / reinsurance , it / outsourcing , defamation and corporate crime . finance & projects : a practice with a breadth of expertise advising banks , financial institutions and corporates on all areas of finance including general bank lending , acquisition finance , asset finance ( including aviation ) , capital markets , securitisation and structured finance , islamic finance , leveraged finance , project finance , property finance and trade finance . a leader in the pfi and projects field acting for banking clients as well as project sponsors , it also has a leading reputation in the building society sector . the firm\u2019s business support and restructuring group advises a portfolio of blue - chip clients . private capital : the firm also has one of the most significant private capital groups in the uk with trusted advisors to clients including corporates , high net worth individuals and charities on personal financial planning , trusts , contentious trusts and tax . real estate : the real estate practice is one of the largest and best regarded in the uk , providing all of the relevant expertise in one team : mainstream real estate , corporate , structuring , tax , planning , construction , construction litigation , environment , real estate disputes and funding .\nchambers & partners use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website . we ' ll assume that you are happy to receive all our cookies or from 3rd party collaborators .\nchambers & partners has detected the use of an ad blocker . we make use of tailor - made ads to enhance your experience of our website . please ' whitelist ' https : / / www . chambersandpartners . com .\ninformation contained on the chambers and partners websites ( including chambersconnect ) is for general information purposes only and does not constitute legal or other professional advice . information shared through these websites does not constitute or create a ' lawyer - 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west runway at heathrow airport , has been laid before parliament .\nthe start of 2018 saw the culmination of significant regulatory changes to the uk ' s payment services ecosystem . five months on , we reflect on the new payment services and developments in this space .\nunderstanding that values need to be developed , not imposed , we know how we do things is just as important as what we do .\nfrom the way we work with our clients to the way we work with each other , our values hold us together and influence every aspect of our work . in fact , one of the very notable aspects about our firm is that people enjoy working at ag , and our clients enjoy working with us .\nthis mindset permeates across all levels of our business and underpins the qualities that make us different and special .\nbut don ' t just take our word for it . watch the video to hear our employees explain why they think ag is a great place to work :\nwe have a strong , collaborative culture where we expect the best of each other . every single person , whether they ' re a partner , associate , hr practitioner or secretary , is highly skilled and motivated , fully committed , inherently flexible , professional and pragmatic .\nwe constantly and consistently set new standards in the commercial value we offer clients , as well as in the quality of our service . that ' s why we ' re always interested to talk to talented and motivated individuals .\nall ag people think in our clients ' shoes , function as part of a team and help our business operate as a highly valued business adviser , rather than a highly valued supplier . they inspire confidence but are also inspirational . each is proactive about a client ' s overall business objectives and reactive to any current , or imminent , legal problems .\nwe offer outstanding opportunities for lawyers to develop their true potential and we have some of the best work to attract the finest legal talent in the country .\nwe don ' t just recruit lawyers . we offer opportunities across a wide range of business services roles , from hr to marketing .\nour transaction services team was the first of its kind when it launched in 2010 . it now employs more than 100 staff and has won awards for quality .\nyou have the knowledge and the potential . we have the expertise and experience to help you kick - start your legal career .\nour people are our biggest asset . in return , we offer support , training , encouragement and opportunities to support their ongoing progress .\nwe offer competitive salaries , bonuses and benefits packages , and supportive , stimulating , friendly working environments .\nthey may look like words on a page but our five key values are embedded in the work we do and how we do it .\nwe nurture a high - performance culture that is inclusive and supportive regardless of race , gender , sexual orientation , disability or any other aspects of one ' s background .\nwe believe work is an activity we do , rather than a place we go . flexible working arrangements are in place at all levels of the business .\nwe are looking for people who are committed to joining us on a journey to deliver ag\u2019s services in a more flexible and creative way through ag integrate - our pool of talented , freelance lawyers .\nfor international students , please note we have not opened our application process for training contracts for 2016 . to register your interest , please email us .\nuse the search tools below to find a specialist with the skills and expertise you require . alternatively , if you already know who you need to speak to , you can do a quick search by name .\nthere are lots of ways to get in touch with ag , so let us help .\nwe currently have 11 offices across the uk , the middle east and asia , with more than 240 partners and nearly 1 , 100 lawyers worldwide .\nplease contact our switchboard on + 44 ( 0 ) 207 606 8855 or use our enquiry form below to send us an email .\nplease see our privacy notice for further details about how we use your personal data .\nif you have a media enquiry , please don ' t hesitate to contact our communications team ( details on the right ) .\nif you are a journalist or other media professional , you can expect a helpful , timely and efficient service from ag to help you meet your deadlines . please contact one of the team now .\nalternatively , email us on our general press office email address . we will endeavour to come back to you as soon as possible .\nwhether it is from our own offices or in partnership with our extensive network of other leading law firms , we work in all major jurisdictions and economic centres worldwide .\nwe are a premium international business law firm with an exceptional breadth of services .\nby delivering what clients want wherever they need it , from high value strategic advice , to the everyday , we pride ourselves on our straight talking approach and a service which is high quality , focused and consistently excellent .\nexperience how we can help to protect and grow your business through our long - 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on - year drop ends a run of positive growth for addleshaws , which last year saw revenue climb by just under 5 % against a 39 % hike in profits per equity partner to \u00a3682 , 000 .\n\u2018bun venit la firma . ' that ' s \u2018welcome to the firm ' in romanian , a greeting all ag newbies can expect to receive as they ' re whisked off to the land of dracula for a week upon starting their training contract . this welcome excursion is one of the better ice - breakers out there , according to trainees who reported that \u201cby the time you fly back you ' re best friends with the people from your intake . \u201d it ' s a gesture consistent with the firm ' s \u201cdown - to - earth , friendly and accessible atmosphere . even the interview process was a relatively relaxed process . i didn ' t feel overly scrutinised . \u201d there ' s more , as a still - startled interviewee remembered : \u201cone of the partners even called me mate , which i then reciprocated ! \u201d still , we wouldn ' t advise you high - five and fist - bump your own interviewers . . .\ndespite this , the firm regularly dispatches trainees to its international bases : oman , hong kong and dubai . one source placed in hk cited it as \u201can amazing opportunity . the work / life balance is very good because there isn ' t a complete workflow\u201d \u2013 further evidence , perhaps , that the firm is still finding its feet on the international stage . \u201cwhile international secondments are quite competitive , requiring you to voice your interest from the outset , \u201d client secondments are more readily available . ag ' s rapport with the banking world sees trainees sent to in - house legal banking teams all over blighty , where they do everything from digitisation projects on apps to customer meetings and contract reviews .\n\u201cthere ' s no strong sense of hierarchy or stereotypically scary partners at the top of the food chain . \u201d\nthe first seat is allocated automatically , and after that it ' s a case of simply submitting a list of preferences to graduate recruitment who \u201c are good at keeping open a dialogue and making sure you are in the best place you can be . if you can put forward an argument as to why you want a seat , i ' d be very surprised if you didn ' t get it at least the second time around . \u201d most of our sources were content with the system , as they usually get at least two of their preferences .\nfor all those who would prefer to leave the finance side to banking boffins , a seat exclusively in real estate is also available . this practice was recently beefed up by lateral partner hires from kwm last year . sources in the london office reported \u201c working on huge shopping centre and warehouse purchases across the uk , \u201d while up in leeds , insiders \u201chelped negotiate green leases and licences of alteration , assisted in the development of brown fields and worked alongside the planning team .\nmeanwhile , the manchester team has worked with property business bruntwood on the development of over 500 apartments in line with the government ' s objectives to increase housing stock and meet local demands for quality housing .\nbusiness support and restructuring , known as bsr \u2013 so named \u201cbecause of the negative connotations around insolvency\u201d \u2013 is divided into three sub - teams : real estate ( again ) , corporate and litigation . trainees heaped praise on this popular seat for its ability \u201c to offer a taste of everything within the six months\u201d and a \u201c high amount of responsibility . \u201d a trainee summed up : \u201c one week , i helped close a corporate deal on tuesday and was in court from wednesday to friday ! \u201d another reported \u201cbeing whisked off to a board meeting with partners on the first day . \u201d on the contentious side , some trainees had taken notes at large insolvency court hearings . on the corporate side , they ' d conducted security reviews and evaluated companies ' assets . in real estate , they ' d helped to manage auctions of \u201canything from single properties to huge portfolios in order to pay off bank debt . \u201d acknowledged as national leaders outside of london , bsr lawyers have attracted the top dogs of the financial world to their doors , including kpmg , deloitte , hsbc and santander .\nas at most firms , \u201cyou either love or hate corporate ! many people struggle with the workflow as it goes from being relatively quiet to extremely busy . \u201d for one poor soul , the seat left them \u201cwith a mouth ulcer and unbrushed hair for a week ! \u201d for those willing to give it a try , a mix of private m & a , funds , real estate ( yet again ! ) , private equity and regulatory work is on offer . trainees are often left to do \u201cdiscrete tasks on big deals , \u201d such as drafting non - disclosure agreements and managing completion documents . lawyers have been particularly busy on the m & a front , for example \u201cworking on a big merger between jd sports and go outdoors , \u201d while others had advised europe ' s biggest dental care provider , mydentist ,\nwho were going round snapping up all the other dentist outlets around the country . \u201d\nthe litigation team ' s collective expertise covers everything from civil fraud , international arbitration and ip to corporate , insurance and financial litigation . as in banking , trainees can either sit as generalists or can home in on a more specific area . an \u201cinevitable amount of bundling\u201d awaits , but trainees also get stuck into things like drafting witness statements and attending witness interviews .\nwe had one client recently who was accused of bribery which spanned multiple jurisdictions . i got to attend some serious interviews .\nother casework of late has included advising swedish oil firm pa resources in a potential investment dispute with the republic of tunisia ; representing e - cigarette company totally wicked in its challenge to the eu ' s tobacco products directive ; and helping multinational drinks company diageo defend a claim by software company sap for alleged licensing breaches and potential copyright infringement .\n\u201ci was given chelsea tickets to go with an associate and two clients , which was a massive perk . \u201d\na vibrant social life continues after the trainees return from romania : many felt the \u201cfirm goes all out arranging events . \u201d the manchester cohort ' s summer party in 2016 took place in the city ' s trendy castlefield conservation area , while leeds employees headed to the posh queens hotel . back in london , partners were busy performing a spice girls dance routine for the real estate team ' s away day . . . we heard the moneysupermarket advert is comparable . insiders also highlighted the firm ' s efforts to \u201cencourage trainees to get involved with client development . i was given chelsea tickets to go with an associate and two clients , which was a massive perk . \u201d\nag wastes no time when it comes to qualification : \u201cthey sort it out very early as they do all the internal stuff before looking for external candidates . in a way it makes it difficult to qualify into your last seat because you also have to make that decision very early on . \u201d yet for others , \u201cthe fact they do it so early on is a massive plus . it gives you three months to look elsewhere if you ' re not successful . \u201d other than that , prospective trainees can expect a \u201cstraightforward and informal qualification process . \u201d fortyout of 49 qualifiers stayed on in 2017 .\nwe ' re definitely looking to grow ,\nsaid eager trainees .\nthe deals coming through at the moment are bigger than they ' ve ever been !\neach year the firm receives around 2 , 000 vacation scheme and direct training contract applications combined . at the initial application stage , an hr source tells us , the firm looks primarily at \u201c academics and the passion to pursue law as a career . \u201d the firm chooses vac schemers directly from their application forms . meanwhile , following a preliminary phone screening , around 90 of those applying directly for training contracts are invited to one of several assessment centres .\nthe firm is currently reviewing the set - up of these assessment centres , but we ' re told the day still includes a partner interview , a group exercise and a technical assessment . a current trainee had this to say of the day : \u201c i hadn\u2019t been in an office environment before , but i didn\u2019t feel any undue pressure . everyone was pretty relaxed and approachable throughout . \u201d from here , training contract offers are made for applicants via this route .\nthe firm runs two vacation schemes in each of its three offices : one at easter and one in the summer . the easter scheme lasts for one week and each of the summer scheme last two weeks . there are around 60 places available in total . students are allocated to a different department for each week and usually asked for preferences beforehand .\nformer attendees praised the vac scheme as \u201c an excellent opportunity to experience real , unsanitised work , \u201d with one even telling us their experience was \u201c pretty much representative of the kind of work i do now as a trainee . for example , i got to take a crack at the first draft of a witness statement , alongside bits and bobs of admin . \u201d our sources ' advice for impressing ? \u201c relax a bit , show your personality , and don ' t be afraid to go speak to as many people as possible , at all levels . \u201d social activities include dinners as well as outings like pizza - making classes or virtual golf tournaments .\nattending a vac scheme automatically includes an application for the training contract . the firm makes its offers directly off the back of a candidate ' s performance on the vac scheme .\n\u201c we value social mobility and understand that not everyone gets to go to oxbridge , \u201d says head of resourcing gun judge . sources agreed that being \u201cpersonable , approachable and sociable\u201d are crucial qualities for prospective trainees . our hr source emphasises that \u201c candidates need to link their passion for law with why they want to work at this firm over others , \u201d adding that \u201c those who are unprepared certainly don ' t impress . \u201d indeed , as one solicitor involved in recruitment remarked : \u201c it ' s weird when people haven ' t really researched the firm . they sometimes don ' t know that we have multiple offices or the kind of matters we work on . the difference is evident between those who have done masses of applications and those who ' ve really concentrated on a few . \u201d\nin addition to its law fair visits at oxbridge and a handful of russell group universities , addleshaws holds several open days to meet and greet potential applicants .\nthe firm\u2019s client portfolio is testament to its strength and range of expertise and includes financial institutions , public sector bodies , successful businesses and private individuals . it is a leading advisor to ftse100 companies and a market leader across its business divisions \u2013 commercial services , corporate , finance and projects , litigation and real estate \u2013 as well as in specialist fields such as private capital and across its chosen sectors : financial services , government , energy and infrastructure , retail and consumer and real estate .\ngraduates who are capable of achieving a 2 . 1 and can demonstrate commercial awareness , teamwork , motivation and drive . applications from law and non - law graduates are welcomed , as are applications from students who may be considering a change of direction . we also have a legal access scheme for applicants on gdl or lpc with less conventional academic backgrounds . further details can be found on our website .\nduring each six - month seat , there will be regular two - way performance reviews with the supervising partner or solicitor . trainees may have the opportunity to spend a seat in one of the firm\u2019s other offices and there are a number of secondments to clients available . seated with a qualified solicitor or partner and working as part of a team enables trainees to develop the professional skills necessary to deal with the demanding and challenging work the firm carries out for its clients . practical training is complemented by high - quality training courses provided by both the in - house team and external training providers . a trainee buddy programme is in place with the trainee predecessor for the first seat . all trainees have a mentor for the duration of their training contract and beyond .\nwhere applicable fees and maintenance will be paid . company benefits include corporate gym membership , season ticket loan , subsidised restaurant , pension and private healthcare .\nchambers student , the student\u2019s companion to the legal profession , gives the truth about law firms and the bar .\nit is always a pleasure when our achievements are recognised by industry awards and you can see a selection of the most recent below .\nwhat really matters to us , though , is client satisfaction . the legal profession ' s most authoritative directories canvass clients and the wider market each year for their opinions on our own lawyers , as well those in our peer group , and once again we have performed with distinction .\nread more about ag ' s latest awards and achievements . you can filter by sector , practice area and year .\nfirm beats target with top - earning partners to make \u00a31 . 122m in 2015 - 16\npartners at the top of the lockstep will receive \u00a31 . 122m , up from \u00a3936 , 000 \u2013 an increase of nearly 20 % .\ntype in the area above to perform a search . results will appear on the next page\nin this issue our business leader is lucy jewson of frugi , one of cornwall ' s great sme success stories . we also have a full review of the south west dealamkers awards , a catch - up with 42 - ers from the last decade , and our annual growth 100 research highlights the region ' s biggest successes of the past year .\na driving force behind the merger was increasing client demand for advisers with a capability on both sides of the anglo - scottish border .\nin recent weeks the enlarged firm has secured new mandates as well as extended appointments from new and existing clients .\nnew offices in edinburgh , glasgow and aberdeen will build on the firm ' s position in the city , leeds and manchester , alongside its growing presence in hong kong , singapore , dubai , doha , and muscat .\nit is expected the combined firm\u2019s improved bench strength will see it ranked 19th in the uk by total income ( \u00a3224m ) and 15th by uk income ( \u00a3214m ) . the combined firm will have more than 240 partners and 1 , 100 lawyers .\nthe clear fit between the culture and chemistry of both firms is really evident , as well as a shared ambition to grow the enlarged business by building on our collective expertise across key industries .\nthe feedback we\u2019ve had from clients so far has been very encouraging , and we are already starting to see the benefits of a combined , uk - wide approach .\nthe next few years will present many challenges and opportunities for businesses based or doing business in scotland , so it\u2019s crucial we have the appropriate reach and expertise to meet their requirements .\nlaurence kilgannon , digital news editor t : 0844 980 0190 e : laurence . kilgannon @ urltoken\nandy slim , commercial director t : 0161 907 9729 e : andrew . slim @ urltoken\nwe use cookies to make your experience better . by using our services , you agree to our use of cookies . learn more . \u00d7\nwhat the team is known for a leading firm in the payments arena , able to draw upon significant experience developing innovative and multidisciplinary approaches to issues in the space . areas of expertise include corporate payment products and services , the paytech aspect of the burgeoning fintech arena , and retailer - issued credit cards and loyalty programmes .\nstrengths one interviewee reports :\nthe expertise they have in payments is hugely impressive .\nanother source simply states :\nthey ' re superb . i ' ve not got a bad word to say about them .\nwork highlights acted for gvc holdings on the disposal of payments business kalixa group to senjo group .\nadvised billhub , a technology platform that intermediates a relationship between shared householders and utility providers , on how to structure its business model through the utilisation of a third party payment service provider .\nsignificant clients nationwide building society , radius payments , microsoft , american express , worldpay .\nwilliam james heads the firm ' s payments group and is noted for his handling of work such as payment processing matters , including issues arising at the intersection of payments law and financial technology . one impressed market observer comments :\nhe is one of the best payments lawyers in the english - speaking world . he ' s just brilliant .\nbrian mcdonnell is noted for his handling of non - contentious regulatory matters , primarily within the wholesale banking space but also extending to the retail arena . sources say that he is\nvery knowledgeable and quick to provide succinct answers .\nwhat the team is known for a market - leading firm in the financial services regulatory arena , with enviable strength in both contentious and non - contentious matters as well as payments law . recent areas of activity include regulatory matters surrounding brexit , financial technology and over - the - counter derivatives .\nstrengths one client reports :\nit was a high - risk project and they provided absolutely the calibre we would expect . we are very happy .\nanother source says :\nthey have a fantastic level of knowledge and expertise when it comes to major financial services regulatory developments .\nwork highlights represented sainsbury ' s in connection with its \u00a31 . 3 billion acquisition of home retail group , the parent company of argos . fca approval was instrumental to the transaction , as the target company ' s business included a number of fca - regulated entities .\nadvised a consortium of leading global private equity funds , composed of cinven and cvc capital partners , to acquire newday , a consumer finance provider specialising in the uk credit card market , from v\u00e4rde partners .\nthe\nextremely knowledgeable\nchristopher bates is recognised for his capabilities in non - contentious regulatory matters . he counsels a range of institutions including securities firms and banks on a variety of regulatory issues and is widely regarded as a leading expert on regulatory matters relating to brexit .\nthe\nexcellent\nroger best is hugely experienced in the regulatory arena . he is known to advise clients from the fund management and energy sectors as well as handling issues relating to investigations into the fx market .\ncarlos conceicao acts on behalf of large financial institutions and individuals in investigations and enforcement proceedings . he is highly thought of by clients , with one describing him as\nvery knowledgeable but also user - friendly .\nsimon gleeson continues to excel in the regulatory compliance space . his clients include banks , investment firms , fund managers and governments , and he is considered by interviewees to be\nan extremely experienced lawyer\nand\none of a handful of figures who are acknowledged as genuine experts .\nsolicitor advocate dorian drew is recommended for his handling of regulatory investigations and enforcement actions , including matters brought by the fca and by foreign regulators such as the sec in the usa . clients note that he offers\na discreet but knowledgeable approach .\nthe widely respected simon davis continues to offer clients the benefit of his considerable expertise in contentious matters in the banking and broader financial services space . sources consider him to be a\nvery impressive\npractitioner .\nkelwin nicholls is highly regarded for his abilities in regulatory investigations and enforcement actions . one commentator says :\nhe ' s an excellent guy . very responsive and very user - friendly .\ndepartment profile not yet provided by clifford chance llp . please see their firm profile .\nwhat the team is known for extensive practice covering both the retail and wholesale aspects of the market and impressing in both the contentious and non - contentious spaces . also noted for its presence in the payments law arena . cms merged with olswang and nabarro in march 2017 .\nstrengths a client reports :\nit ' s been really good . they ' ve been very good to work with . they ' re very responsive , very engaging and very interested in our business . they are proactive in contacting us rather than waiting for instructions .\none interviewee adds :\nthey are extremely competent , easy to deal with and practical . they always give me sound and timely advice .\nwork highlights assisted bfc exchange with obtaining pra and fca approvals as a uk bank offering low - cost corporate banking products and payment services .\nadvised c hoare & co on the sale of its wealth management business to cazenove capital management .\nsignificant clients lloyds banking group , hsbc , metlife , aig , aon hewitt .\nsimon morris is a leading figure in the financial services arena , offering a broad practice which covers both contentious and non - contentious regulatory matters . he is particularly recommended for his outstanding work in the contentious arena , and has huge experience of representing financial institutions before enforcement proceedings . one source reports :\nsimon is exceptionally knowledgeable and has a huge amount of experience which he can draw from to provide insightful and accurate advice .\nalison mchaffie is highly regarded for her handling of contentious regulatory matters . she represents banks , insurers , fund managers and financial advisers in connection with regulatory inquiries , investigations and enforcement actions . sources describe her as\nexcellent\nand\nsuper - smart .\nash saluja has a burgeoning reputation in the non - contentious regulatory space . he has a particular focus on regulation within the banking and investment sectors and is said to have\nan impressive ability to absorb a lot of information and cut through the detail in order to focus on the relevant issues .\nwhat the team is known for representation of a broad range of players in the payments space , including banks , payment institutions and issuers of e - money , giving the team the significant market awareness necessary to remain at the forefront of this rapidly developing sector . also experienced in the representation of both emerging and established fintech companies .\nstrengths sources describe the team as\nenthusiastic , very customer - focused , practical and pragmatic .\nwork highlights assisted hifx europe with a detailed review and analysis of its terms and conditions and underlying customer processes .\nacted for ria money transfer to draft new terms and conditions and payment order documentation .\nsignificant clients payitsimple , private & commercial bank , cambridge mercantile , the currency cloud , arex european clearing .\nian benson is a payments law specialist who is noted for his expertise in matters such as e - money regulation . sources in the payments sector report :\nian has an excellent knowledge of our industry and has always turned the work around quickly and in a very professional manner .\nwhat the team is known for extensive and experienced practice with a global reach , drawing upon parallel expertise in banking and consumer finance to inform a fully rounded offering able to cover the full array of issues in the sector , including both contentious and advisory matters . recent continued growth in the fintech and payments arenas ensures that it is on the cutting edge of new developments across the market ."]}
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petropavlovsk subsidized flights .\nairlines that fly from and to almaty international airport include asiana airlines , aeroflot , klm , pegasus , turkish airlines .\ntwo are from nepal - - tara air and nepal airlines - - joining kazakhstan ' s scat airlines and afghanistan ' s kam air .\nlooking for cheap scat airlines flights ? skyscanner allows you to search and compare scat airlines flights to help you find the lowest prices and most convenient flight times for your travel needs . follow the links and book your cheap flight directly with scat airlines for the best price \u2013 skyscanner doesn ' t add any commission .\nscat airlines has some well - established aircrafts in its fleet . scat founded sunday airlines as a new charter venture and subsidiary , for which it operates 4 boeing 757 - 200s and 1 boeing 767 - 300er .\nscat airlines is based in shymkent airport and operates services to all major cities of kazakhstan and to neighbouring countries .\nin november 2016 , scat airlines signed an agreement with onur air . this allows russian passengers to travel to :\nthe two companies were featured alongside afghan airline kam air , scat airlines in kazakhstan and lion air in indonesia .\nthe website has also announced its top ten safest airlines and top ten safest low cost airlines .\n\u201cscat\u201d airlines aircraft fleet consists of advanced planes manufactured in western countries . the following planes are used in regular scheduled flights :\nscat airlines has become a member of the international air transport association ( iata ) , the company\u2019s press service announced march 24 .\nthree individual airlines , based on safety concerns : iran aseman airlines ( iran ) , iraqi airways ( iraq ) and blue wing airlines ( suriname ) .\nit ' s certainly not for brand name development in the case of scat .\nscat airlines set to benefit as kazakhstan negotiated with several foreign airlines to launch new routes during expo 2017 exhibition in astana . austrian , czech airlines will resume flights to kazakhstan , air china will fly from china , according to the vice minister .\nscat airlines have launched this service in an attempt to make travel between kazakhstan and russia more convenient for students , tourists and businessmen alike .\nin january 2013 , all 21 people on board scat airlines flight from kokshetau to almaty died when the aircraft crashed in poor weather near kyzyltu .\nskyscanner allows you to find the cheapest flight prices with scat airlines and thousands of other airlines without having to enter specific dates or even destinations , making it the best place to find cheap flights for your trip .\nkazakhstan ' s scat airlines have announced a new flight that will connect the capital of the country , astana , to the capital of lithuania , vilnius .\nairline safety website urltoken recently surveyed 449 airlines , ranking them by safety . at the top , 149 airlines with a seven - star rating . but four airlines received only one star for their safety records . the bottom four airlines for 2015 are :\nestablished in 1997 , scat airlines is based in kazakhstan with its main base at shymkent airport . it operates extensive domestic services as well as some international flights .\nscat airlines has increased their baggage allowance for adults and children from 25 kg to 30kg plus 5 kg ( hand baggage ) for all travellers to and from istanbul .\nscat airlines of kazakhstan has begun a weekly ( saturday ) service between almaty ( ala ) and sanya ( syx ) , the chinese leisure destination on hainan island .\na list of the most dangerous airlines in the world has been released and while airasia indonesia is included , malaysia airlines is not .\nthe delivery schedule has been revised for kazakh operator scat airlines\u2019 boeing 737 max 8 narrowbodies and for the boeing 787 - 8 dreamliners intended for kazakhstan\u2019s national carrier air astana .\nscat airlines allows 1 carry - on item on board , provided however that its size does not exceed 55 \u0445 40 \u0445 20cm and it weighs no more than 5 kg .\nduring the 2017 dubai airshow , scat airlines had placed orders for six 737 max 8s , worth $ 674 million . it included purchase rights for five additional 737 max 8s .\nprobably not among them , however , is scat , the unfortunately named kazakh airline that shares a one - star ranking with the afghan kam air and the surinamese bluewing airlines .\njoin the alternative airlines members club and get \u00a3100 . 00 back on your 5 th booking with alternative airlines . you will have insight to many benefits and exclusive deals on over 650 airlines . click on the members section on the alternative airlines website for more information and join today .\nscat airlines will fly between astana international airport ( tse ) and bogashevo airport ( tof ) two times a week \u2014 once on a monday and once on a tuesday . scat will use the crj200 aircraft to operate the flight and is expected to take 1 hour and 45 minutes .\nkazakhstan - based scat airlines took delivery of the first of six 737 - 8s it has on order , becoming central asia ' s first airline to receive a max family aircraft .\nduring a press service from the embassy of kazakhstan in russia , it was announced that kazakh airline scat will start flying a service between astana and tomsk , russia . scat airlines used to fly this route a number of years ago , however , the service was suspended throughout 2016 and 2017 .\nthe site reveals that out of the 449 airlines studied , all five airlines received one star or less in the website\u2019s seven - star safety ranking .\nwe accept paypal making flight purchases with scat airlines easy and more secure for customers . paypal is one of the leading forms of online payment , with more than 169 million accounts worldwide .\nkazakhstan ' s scat airlines said it believed everyone on board died when it crashed in heavy fog at 13 : 00 ( 07 : 00 gmt ) on approach to almaty ' s airport .\nwe help you through the process . this is what makes us alternative airlines .\n\u201cscat\u201d airlines aircraft fleet consists of state - of - the - art planes manufactured in western countries . most of the planes are the company\u2019s property . the following planes are used in regular scheduled flights :\nthe world\u2019s airlines carried a record 3 . 3 billion passengers on 27 million flights .\nall four are on a list of airlines banned from flying within the european union .\nmany airlines go for years without experiencing significant safety incidents , let alone a crash .\nof the 448 airlines urltoken surveys , 137 have a top seven - star rating .\nscat\nairlines has been the largest air carrier transporting kazakhstan passengers to the neighboring countries and beyond for many years . our regular flights and first - class servicing enable us to continuously launch new destinations . details\nscat airlines is a small carrier based in kazakhstan . it operates 16 aircraft and flies to 33 destinations , mostly within the country . urltoken gives the carrier a low safety ranking based on the airline ' s poor results in a recent international civil aviation organization audit . the european union has banned scat from flying in europe . the last fatal incident involving a scat aircraft occurred in january 2013 when a crj - 200 crashed near almaty airport , killing all 21 people aboard .\non december 12 , kazakhstan plans to meet with aviation authorities of iran and china and request additional slots for kazakh air astana and scat airlines in order to increase international flights from almaty to chinese xian and iranian tehran .\nkazakhstan - based , scat airlines recently received its first boeing 737 max 8 , which is one of the six that it had ordered in 2017 . it is the first airline in central asia to fly the max .\n\u201clast year , scat airlines celebrated its 20th anniversary , and it\u2019s quite symbolic that we are entering a year of adulthood , with a purchase of the newest aircraft models . we are confident that the acquisition of boeing 737 max 8 jets will not only raise the level of customer service in our airline , but will offer a new momentum in the development of the aviation industry in kazakhstan , \u201d said vladimir denisov , president , scat airlines .\naccording to preliminary information there are no survivors ,\nscat said on tuesday in a statement quoted by the interfax news agency .\ndear friends , scat airlines continues extending route network and provides convenient air travels for the residents of kazakhstan , offering new domestic regular flight to taldykorgan . the flight from astana will be performed by comfortable bombardier crj 200 aircraft .\na scat airlines boeing 737 - 300 , registration ly - flb performing flight dv - 742 from astana to aktau ( kazakhstan ) , had completed an uneventful flight , the passengers had disembarked and the aircraft was . . .\nthe world\u2019s airlines carried a record 3 . 3 billion passengers on 27 million flights last year\nwant more ? check out urltoken ' s list of the 10 safest airlines for 2015 .\nthere are a couple of airlines , that only received one star . . the worst and\na scat airlines antonov an - 24 , flight dv - 791 from almaty to urzhar ( kazakhstan ) with 41 passengers and 3 crew , was accelerating for takeoff from almaty when the aircraft rolled through a flock of . . .\nother airlines sharing the seven - star rating and winning a place among the top 10 safest airlines are , in alphabetical order , air new zealand , all nippon airways , cathay pacific airways , emirates , etihad airways , eva air , royal jordanian , singapore airlines and virgin atlantic .\nin comparison , the airlines that received just one star have experienced a high number of accidents .\nof the the 449 airlines it monitors , 149 have the top seven - star safety ranking .\na scat airlines boeing 737 - 500 , registration ly - awd performing flight dv - 729 from almaty to kostanay ( kazakhstan ) with 80 people on board , landed on kostanay ' s runway 33 and slowed safely but missed . . .\na scat airlines boeing 737 - 500 , registration ly - awe performing flight dv - 701 from shimkent to astana ( kazakhstan ) with 89 passengers and 5 crew , aborted the approach to astana ' s runway 22 ( length . . .\na scat airlines boeing 757 - 200 , registration up - b5704 performing flight dv - 482 from bangkok ( thailand ) to astana ( kazakhstan ) with 171 passengers and 9 crew , landed at astana when during roll out all . . .\na scat airlines antonov an - 24 , registration up - an416 performing flight dv - 766 from taraz to almaty ( kazakhstan ) with 20 passengers and 4 crew , was on approach to almaty ' s runway 05l but touched down . . .\nvice president of scat airlines , nikolay buryakov , stated that the airline hopes that a direct flight connecting kazakhstan and lithuania will allow business travellers to use their time more efficiently , as this non - stop flight will reduce the time they spend travelling .\nin march , malaysia airlines flight 370 disappeared en route from kuala lumpur to beijing with 239 aboard .\nin july , malaysia airlines flight 17 was shot down over eastern ukraine , killing all 298 aboard .\nof the 449 airlines surveyed by airlineratings . com , nearly 50 have just three stars or less .\n[ trend . az ] turkey : : two planes collide at ataturk airport\na scat airlines aircraft implementing the istanbul - aktau flight has collided with a turkish airlines ( thy ) plane implementing the istanbul - taipei flight on the runway at the ataturk international airport in istanbul , the turkish media outlets reported july 27 .\nread full article at : : urltoken\nlet alternative airlines help find you the best prices and make international and domestic flight reservations with us today .\nfor all its problems with two tragic flights in 2014 , malaysia airlines earned five out of seven stars .\none of the top 10 safest airlines , cathay pacific received seven stars from urltoken for safety and product .\nthe world ' s airlines reportedly carried a record 3 . 3 billion passengers on 27 million flights in 2014\nthis year , the site also included a list of the top 10 safest low cost airlines for 2015 .\nthe delivery of boeing 737 ng follows successful previous cooperation whereas aviaam leasing supported the kazakh carrier with boeing 737 cl and bombardier crj 200 aircraft . scat airlines is one of the largest kazakh air carriers , operating regular and charter flight to all major cities of kazakhstan and to neighbouring countries . at the moment , scat\u2019s fleet includes boeing 737 cl / ng , boeing 767 , bombardier crj200 , yak - 42 an an - 24 aircraft .\na scat airlines canadair crj - 200 , flight dv - 725 from almaty to ust - kamenogorsk ( kazakhstan ) , landed in ust - kamenogorsk at about 09 : 00l ( 03 : 00z ) but during roll out , already at low speed , veered left . . .\n( cnn ) aviation website urltoken has just released its annual list of the world ' s 10 safest airlines .\nflight - phobics , relax - - a list of the world ' s safest airlines has just been released .\nscat operates 18 aircraft , including including boeing 767 - 300s , 757 - 200s , 737 - 700ngs , 737 - 300s , 737 - 500s , and bombardier crj200s .\n190 airlines certified in 18 states , due to a lack of safety oversight by the aviation authorities from these states .\ndear passengers ! we would like to inform you about norm alterations of free luggage allowance for adults and children by directions to istanbul operated by\nscat\nair company\n.\nin january 1971 , the central administration of international air traffic of aeroflot was created on the basis of the transportation administration of international airlines , which became the industry\u2019s only enterprise to offer international flights under the brand of aeroflot - soviet airlines .\ne - mail : scat @ urltoken own ticket agency : shymkent , kunaev blvd . 13 , tel . : + 7 ( 7252 ) 300 509 , 211 827 www . urltoken\nour top 10 safest airlines are always at the forefront of safety innovation and launching new planes ,\nsays thomas .\nfollowing today ' s update , all airlines certified in kazakhstan are cleared from the list , following further improvements to the aviation safety situation in that country . on the other hand , iran aseman airlines was added to the list due to unaddressed deficiencies .\nthere were 149 airlines which achieved seven - stars while 58 scored six stars and almost 41 had just three stars or less .\nairlines that have completed the audit have a 77 % better safety record than those that haven ' t , the website reports .\nscat airlines ( dv , shimkent ) has taken delivery of its first b737 max 8 following the handing over of up - b3720 ( msn 61737 ) on wednesday , march 28 . the twinjet is the first of six the kazakh carrier has on order from boeing ( boe , chicago o ' hare ) along with five more options . inclusive of its sunday airlines ( shimkent ) unit , scat currently operates three b737 - 300 s , three b737 - 500 s , one b737 - 700 , four b757 - 200 s , one b767 - 300 ( er ) , seven crj - 200 s , and several an - 24 s .\nalternative airlines is an online travel agency bonded by the international air transport association ( iata ) . we specialise in finding the best available fares on the widest range of airlines and making them available to you online , with prices in the currency of your choice .\nbrowse for flights , find some amazing deals , make a reservation and pay in the currency of your choice today with alternative airlines .\nall five of the most dangerous airlines listed are banned in the european union member states and \u2018strongly advised against\u2019 in the united states .\n\u201ctoday marks yet another significant milestone in our long - term partnership with scat airlines . we are proud to have supported their growth , and we look forward to the 737 max , to take the airline to new heights , \u201d said marty bentrott , vice president \u2013 sales , middle east , russia & central asia , boeing commercial airplanes .\nnepal airlines and tara air both came bottom in a report by australian review site airlineratings . com , earning just one star for safety .\nconsistently offering the best service in all classes , singapore airlines is one of the most reliable in safety , according to airlineratings . com .\nalternative airlines handles all your travel arrangements and payments , complete with ticketed confirmation . we do not direct you to other websites or service providers .\nthe malaysian carrier scored five out of a possible seven stars for its safety record , as opposed to five airlines which just manage one star .\naccording to a report on urltoken , the world ' s airlines carried a record 3 . 3 billion passengers on 27 million flights in 2014 .\nscat announced the order for six 737 - 8s , valued at $ 674 million , at the 2017 dubai air show . it also has purchase rights for five more 737 - 8s . scat , which is 20 years old , operates a fleet of one 767 - 300 , four 757 - 200s , one 737 - 700 , three 737 - 300s , three 737 - 500 and six bombardier crj200s , according to its website .\ni needed to fly from astana to almaty . when searching for a flight i came upon\nair astana\nthe national kazak carrier , they had a ow fare of 176 $ very pricy ! then i saw\nscat airlines\nwhich i have never heard before . i did a little profile search about them and decided to book . the . . .\nwell it is budget airlines , you naturally don\u2019t have high expectations from comfort , cleanliness , food quality but boarding person should be polite at least . while i was fly from almaty to astana , i saw people pile up front of astana counters and next one is empty , i only read scat sign but apparently it is written kokshetau so the checking . . .\naviaam leasing , a wse listed global aviation holding company engaged in commercial aircraft acquisition , leasing and sales , is delighted to share the delivery of boeing 737 - 700 to one of major kazakhstan\u2019s carriers \u2013 scat airlines . the aircraft is the first boeing 737 - 700 in the carrier\u2019s fleet . under the latest cooperation , aviaam leasing has conducted cabin renewal and livery change works , as well as increased the aircraft\u2019s maximum take - off weight and enhanced the power of the engines . following the customization works , the aircraft has been delivered to the scat\u2019s base airport at shymkent international airport ( cit ) .\nfinnair is one of the oldest airlines in the world and one of the safest . they have had no fatal or hull - loss accidents since 1963 .\ntaiwan ' s eva air , which has its own hello kitty branded aircraft , also placed in the top 10 list of the world ' s safest airlines .\nurltoken ' s rating system takes into account audits from aviation ' s governing bodies and lead associations as well as government audits and the airlines ' fatality records .\nthe united states doesn ' t blacklist individual airlines , but it does make public a list of countries it judges to fall short of international aviation safety standards .\nthe return journey leaves the chinese airport at 11 : 40 getting back to the former kazakh capital at 16 : 40 . scat airlines\u2019 current fleet comprises 16 aircraft ; four 757s , six 737s and six crj 100s . the carrier operates some 60 weekly departures per week from both almaty and astana and now serves a total of 12 destinations from almaty , of which 11 are to other points in kazakhstan .\nscat has been operating the fuel - efficient boeing\u2019s next - gen 737 , since long . with the delivery of the new 737 max , the airline will be able to achieve a double - digit improvement in fuel efficiency , and environmental performance .\nan additional six airlines are subject to operational restrictions and can only fly to the eu with specific aircraft types : afrijet and nouvelle air affaires sn2ag ( gabon ) , air koryo ( democratic people ' s republic of korea ) , air service comores ( the comoros ) , iran air ( iran ) and taag angola airlines ( angola ) .\nunlike a number of low cost carriers these airlines have all passed the stringent international air transport association operational safety audit audit and have excellent safety records ,\nsays thomas .\nairline flights - nepal airlines ra183 in february and air alg\u00e9rie ah5017 and transasia airways ge222 this week . that ' s half of the commercial aviation accidents so far this year .\nthese are , in alphabetical order : aer lingus ( ireland ) , alaska airlines ( u . s ) , icelandair ( iceland ) , jetblue ( u . s . ) , jetstar ( australia ) , urltoken ( south africa ) , monarch airlines ( uk ) , thomas cook ( uk ) , tuifly ( germany ) and westjet ( canada ) .\nif a passenger refuses the flight it is necessary to delete flight check - in on the airlines\u2019 official web - site or at the check - in counter in the airport of departure .\nit is the cheapest flight ever to china and really good than i expected . i have heard that the jets of this airlines are old and dirty but in fact not so bad .\nfifty years ago there were a staggering 87 crashes , killing 1 , 597 people , when airlines carried only 141 million passengers \u2013 five per cent of today\u2019s total , the report says .\nbritish airways , which covers 179 destinations and carries approximately 40 million customers a year , is among the top 10 . urltoken says its list recognizes airlines at the forefront of safety innovation .\nthe united states doesn ' t blacklist individual airlines , but it does make public a list of countries , including indonesia , that it judges to fall short of international aviation safety standards .\nchina airlines b - 18616 fire - list of accidents and incidents involving commercial aircraft - by runner301 , cc by 2 . 5 , https : / / commons . wikimedia . or\u2026 | pinteres\u2026\nlet\u2019s just say that when you board an airline called scat aka poop to kazakhstan , you don\u2019t really like your life anyway . flying is still one of the safest ways to travel . i feel a whole lot safer on board of a boeing , than driving a car through napels !\nflashback 50 years and there were a staggering 87 crashes killing 1 , 597 when airlines carried only 141 million passengers - - 5 % of today ' s number ,\nsays the website .\nnonetheless , it ' s useful know some of the airlines to consider booking if you ' d prefer to concentrate on the inflight movie rather than rejigging your last will and testament in your head .\ni must just add how very sad i am that i ' m no longer flying airbus a320 / 321s for monarch airlines . it has been a tough end to the year . roll on 2018 !\nin 1997 , in shymkent city , a group of pilots , aircraft technicians and people dedicated to aviation , who love the sky gathered together . their passion for flying and the desire to help the country in the creation of a reliable transport infrastructure , with the faith in success helped create aircompany \u00abscat\u00bb .\nin 2010 , 22 people were killed when a tara air flight crashed shortly after take - off from lamidanda airport in nepal , while earlier this year nepal airlines flight 183 crashed on its way to arghakhanchi .\nrounding out the rest of the top 10 in alphabetical order are : air new zealand , british airways , cathay pacific airways , emirates , etihad airways , eva air , finnair , lufthansa and singapore airlines .\nyet the worst accident last year was in russia . a tatarstan airlines boeing 737 from moscow to kazan crashed and exploded into flames on landing on november 17 , killing all 44 passengers and six crew aboard .\nscat , which signed up for six 737 max 8s with an option for five more at last year\u2019s dubai airshow , will now receive the first of the batch in march 2018 . the airline confirmed the firm status of the order for russian aviation insider . it is estimated at $ 674 million in catalog prices .\nair astana does not fly direct from astana to kostanay so if you have to . . . . first time i flew with scat , don ' t know where they got the name but plane was old , propeller but safe for now . must admit , i was scared and the old plane did not help .\nkathmandu - based nepal airlines is the country ' s flag carrier . it has a fleet of six aircraft ( with six on order ) and services 39 destinations . the airline ' s last major incident was the crash of a dhc - 6 twin otter west of kathmandu . all 18 people on the flight died when the aircraft crashed into a hill in bad weather . nepal airlines is currently banned from flying in the eu .\nwithout a fatal crash in more than 60 years , qantas tops urltoken ' s list as the world ' s safest airline . the aviation website ranks airlines based on their operational histories , incident records and operational excellence .\nit was a first time travel with scat and my company has booked this for me , old plane , poor seats , torn up structure , ac not working , no food , no safety no precautions , no value of money , it is just like an old bus where you never want to travel if you have options available with you .\n1 . qantas ( wins for the second time ) 2 . air new zealand 3 . british airways 4 . emirates 5 . singapore airlines 6 . cathay pacific airways 7 . etihad airways 8 . lufthansa 9 . finnair 10 . eva air\nalong with fatality crash records and audits from aviation governing bodies , the website takes into account the quality of the\nin - flight product\nairlines offer - - including in - flight entertainment , seating and food - - to determine their ranking .\nchange began with air astana , which has only ever operated western aircraft in its 16 - year history and took its first new aircraft nearly 10 years ago . scat has been on the scene for 2 decades but only phased out its last russian aircraft in 2016 , and the 737 max 8 marks the first time the airline has ever taken delivery of a new western aircraft .\ni boarded the plane at ulalsk airport . it was an old , very small plane ( 13 raws , 2 seats each side if the plane ) , the floor was not clean and there was no fresh air inside ; got an impression that the plane was not cleaned upon arrival . this made me daubt whether scat planes get sufficient level of maintanance check , and . . .\nthere were 21 fatal accidents last year \u2013 a record low at one for every 1 . 3 million flights \u2013 but the 986 fatalities were higher than the 10 - year average largely due to two unprecedented tragedies involving malaysia airlines , which accounted for 537 deaths .\ninvestigated 449 airlines . they looked at the history of incidents & accidents and fatality records . due to the outcome , they awarded them with one to seven stars . one for the ones you only want to board when you\u2019re on a suicide mission and seven for\noctober 2018 may mark kazakhstan as the first country with aircraft from all three families of new generation single aisle re - engined aircraft . air astana became one of the first a320neo operators in 2016 , and later this year will become one of the first embraer e190 - e2 operators . kazakhstan\u2019s second largest airline , scat , took delivery of its first 737 max 8 at the end of mar - 2018 . for all three new aircraft types to be operating in kazakhstan represents a major transformation , given that the market has historically been dominated by ageing aircraft and russian models . kazakhstan became independent in 1991 , but for years its airlines continued to operate soviet era aircraft .\ni have just been advised that the mia airlines 1 - 11 , yr - hrs has been re - registered as tz - bsc . it joins two other former sister ships with tombouctou aviation in mali . they are all believed to be based at the mali capital bamako .\nthe good news is that most airlines are extremely safe - especially in developed countries . things can get dicey when you ' re in countries with poor oversight and high corruption . if given a choice , always pick a recognized carrier and stay away from those tiny one plane fly - by - night operators .\nkabul - based kam air operates eight aircraft and serves just 11 destinations . the airline has been fatality free since february 3 , 2005 , when kam air flight 904 crashed near kabul , killing all 104 people on board . in 2010 , all afghan airlines were banned from flying in the european union due to safety concerns .\ntoday the european commission updated the eu air safety list , the list of airlines that do not meet international safety standards , and are therefore subject to an operating ban or operational restrictions within the european union . the eu air safety list seeks to ensure the highest level of air safety for european citizens , which is a top priority of the aviation strategy adopted in december 2015 .\naeroflot , founded on this day in 1923 , is one of the world\u2019s safest airlines . the website urltoken \u2013 which judges the vulnerability of carriers according to a number of criteria \u2013 gives it the maximum seven stars , placing it alongside the likes of qantas and ba ( and ahead of ryanair ) in its latest ratings . the russian airline has been involved in just one fatal accident in the past 20 years .\nin early 1990s aeroflot was again restructured with more autonomy granted to individual aviation divisions . this as well as the collapse of the soviet union resulted in the fact that in 1992 the world\u2019s ( and history\u2019s ) largest airline that transported up to 130 million passengers by the end of 1980s split into more than 300 separate airlines . some of those companies were so small they had only 1 - 2 planes in their fleet .\nat that time the fastest growing was kazakhstan\u2019s civil air fleet . aerodromes and airports were constructed ; airlines were fitted out with special equipment , new airways opened . the air fleet was being heavily upgraded . fast growth of civil aviation in kazakhstan set a challenge of improving the training delivered for pilots , engineers , technicians and other air - related specialists . a good half of the youth from south kazakhstan region entered education establishments of civil air fleet .\nthe 31st day of march was marked with the first boeing 737 - max8 met by scat air company . this is the vanguard plane out of six aircrafts the company bought from boeing . the latest family of boeing planes - 737 max 8 goes beyond next - generation 737 for advantages and popularity , while providing inimitable fuel efficiency within the narrow - body segment . the improved model of the aircraft equipped with new leap - 1b engines from of cfm international , fuel consumption reduced by 14 percent compared to the most fuel - efficient and modern narrow - bodied aircrafts . latest design improvements , including installation of a new advanced technology winglet , to reduce the resistance , thereby further improving performance of 737 max , especially when flying long distances .\ni\u2019d rather pay a bit extra for a comfortable safe flight . always check all your options before booking a domestic flight in a foreign country . i once flew with lot polish airlines on a domestic flight and the plane almost fell apart when we weren\u2019t even in the air yet . the breaks squeaked at every turn , and the cabinets seemed to come crashing down at every bump . when we landed , we hit the ground so hard , i was glad i still had all my teeth .\ni ' ve just received a news update regarding the former ab airlines bac 1 - 11 g - avmn . the airframe was transported to slagelse in denmark after it had been returned to european aviation from the bournemouth aviation museum in 2004 . it was rebuilt and used as a bar and restaurant at the bredlunds bryghus micro brewery where it remained until 2010 after the business had closed . it was then transferred to the panzer museum east , a short distance away from slagelse in fladholte where it is used as a cinema . it has been repainted into a dark grey livery and looks to be in good condition .\nthe nineties were the turning point . the breakup of the soviet union saw aeroflot rapidly shrink , dividing into a number of smaller regional airlines ( it carried just 5 . 9 million passengers in 2003 , although it has since expanded to 26 million passengers a year ) . in 1994 , the same year the russian government sold off 49 per cent of its stake in the airline , aeroflot was involved in nine incidents or accidents . that fell to just two for both 1995 and 1996 . since then , it has been as safe as houses , barring , that is , the 2008 crash of aeroflot flight 821 , due to pilot error \u2013 and possible alcohol consumption .\nwith regards to the stored fleet , i ' ve just been searching for the aircraft on google earth and managed to find 28 of the 30 that are currently still listed as stored . the other two have almost certainly been scrapped by now . i have been adding further special features recently with an addition to number 19\nbehind the iron curtain - the romanian 1 - 11 story . i ' ve created seven sections within this feature to fully describe all the various romanian 1 - 11 stories from the late 1960s to the present day . the jetline / mia airlines feature is of particular interest . i still live in hope that some of the\nrequired images\nin my gallery page will eventually turn up however it is looking increasingly unlikely as time goes by . i still recommend looking at the various bac 1 - 11 groups at facebook for those of you who are interested in keeping up with 1 - 11 stories and particularly photos .\nfirst the good news . northrop grumman continue to operate their two 1 - 11s with no date announced for any future retirement just yet . the aircraft themselves have both just reached their 50th birthday this year . the aircraft are very well known on this side of the atlantic having flown with dan air for many years as g - axck and g - axcp . they started life with american airlines as n5041 which first flew on the 29th october 1966 and n5044 on the 6th december 1966 . n5044 being the last 1 - 11 to be delivered to aa . incredibly aa operated these airframes for less than three years before they were sold to dan air in march 1969 ! they both have a significant number of hours / landings on the airframes which makes it all the more remarkable that they are still in service with northrop grumman . it clearly makes you realise the value of the aircraft and versatility of the airframe in view of their current use . n162w currently has over 54 , 000 hours and 38 , 500 landings while n164w has more than 42 , 717 hours and 27 , 586 landings . it is hoped that northrop grumman will hold their own 1 - 11 50th anniversary celebration before christmas so i ' ll keep you all updated as and when i hear anything further . i must add that a stunning set of images has just appeared on urltoken of n162w taken at boeing field / king county international airport ( kbfi ) last month , now for the rest of the 1 - 11 round up for 2016 .\na passenger plane has crashed near kazakhstan ' s commercial capital , almaty , killing at least 20 people , officials say .\nlast month , a military plane carrying top kazakh security officials crashed , killing all 27 people on board .\nthe airline has said that that 20 people - 15 passengers and five crew members - were on board the canadian - built bombardier aircraft , though other reports suggest that up to 22 people might have been .\nkazakhstan ' s president , nursultan nazarbayev , extended his condolences to the relatives of those killed in the crash . a government commission has been set up to investigate the cause .\ndetails about the crash are still emerging but it was a very foggy day and visibility was poor , reports the bbc ' s abdujalil abdurasulov from almaty .\nthere was no fire , no explosion . the plane just plunged to the earth ,\nyuri ilyin , deputy head of almaty ' s emergencies department , told the reuters news agency .\nan emergency team is working at the crash site , near the village of kyzyl tu .\nthe authorities will soon announce if weather conditions or other factors were to blame for the crash , our correspondent says .\nhowever , almaty ' s deputy mayor , maulen mukashev , visited the crash site and was quoted by the reuters news agency as saying :\nthe preliminary cause of the accident is bad weather .\nnot a single part of the plane was left intact after it came down .\ntheresa may moves to shore up her position after a day of high profile resignations over her brexit strategy .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml + rdfa 1 . 0 / / en\nurltoken\ncommissioner for transport violeta bulc said :\nthe eu air safety list is one of our main instruments to continuously offer the highest level of air safety to europeans . i am particularly glad that after years of work and european technical assistance , we are today able to clear all kazakh air carriers . this also is a positive signal for all the countries that remain on the list . it shows that work and cooperation pay off . the commission and the european aviation safety agency are ready to assist .\nthe eu air safety list not only helps to maintain high levels of safety in the eu , but it also helps affected countries to improve their levels of safety , in order for them to eventually be taken off the list . in addition , the eu air safety list has become a major preventive tool , as it motivates countries with safety problems to act upon them before a ban under the eu air safety list would become necessary .\ntoday ' s update of the air safety list is based on the unanimous opinion of the safety experts from the member states who met from 22 to 24 november within the eu air safety committee ( asc ) . this committee is chaired by the european commission with the support of the european aviation safety agency ( easa ) . assessment is made against international safety standards , and notably the standards promulgated by the international civil aviation organisation ( icao ) .\nas part of the aviation strategy presented in december 2015 , the commission announced its intention to evaluate regulation ( ec ) no 2111 / 2005 which establishes the air safety list . this evaluation will assess the most efficient ways to further improve the protection of passengers against unsafe air carriers .\none such way is to work with aviation authorities worldwide to raise global safety standards . with the support of the european commission , easa is therefore implementing technical cooperation projects with partner countries and regions . one example is the eastern partnership / central asia project . through this project , easa works with eastern european and central asian states to ensure their effective participation in the pan - european civil aviation system and supports the civil aviation authorities in fulfilling their international obligations in terms of air safety and security . more information on technical cooperation projects is available here .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nthis web site has been setup to help you cut through the jungle of all those codes and abbreviations used in and around the airline industry . whether it be an aircraft type code in a printed timetable or an airline code in online booking system or on your ticket this site has been designed to help you find out what that code stands for . so if you want to know what type of aircraft an ab6 is that your bookings says you will be flying on or what airport yyz is that you are flying from or to , this is the place to look .\nplease visit my bac1 - 11jet facebook group or bac 1 - 11 forum at yahoo groups for further information and much more . i have opened the facebook group as an extension to the website specifically for former pilots , engineers and production workers etc who have direct links to the aircraft . feel free to send me an email at anytime and i will reply as soon as i can . i will place any newsworthy items on my news page . just let me know about anything to do with the 1 - 11 , movements , colour scheme changes , registration changes , scrappings etc . keep the information coming !\nthe bac 1 - 11 stored at bucharest baneasa , cn259 , formerly tz - bsc of tombouctou aviation , has recently visited the romaero hangar where it has been resprayed into a new livery for the\nromania 100\ncelebrations . it will be displayed at the black sea defense & aerospace show 2018 on the 18th - 20th may and the bucharest international air show to be held on the 28th july . it was rolled out in an all white livery with a blue cheatline and\nromania 100\ntitles . the outer port wing of this aircraft had been cut off but it appears that romaero have put a\nnew\nwing on the aircraft ! this aircraft has been stored at baneasa since february 2011 . it became an office for a while and was painted into a rather interesting livery before being\nleft to rot\nmore recently . however it appears that it ' s possible that the airframe may well be preserved instead . i ' m told that it would just be a\ncosmetic\nrestoration rather than returning it to a serviceable state .\nthanks to rares mandu for supplying this image taken by lauren\u021biu c\u0103p\u0103\u021b\u00een\u0103 . ( sorry for the poor quality )\nnorthrop grumman have finally announced that bac 1 - 11 n162w has been retired from service . as of 22 march 2018 the aircraft is officially retired and is having its program system equipment removed . a final decision will be made in due course as to whether or not it will be scrapped at its baltimore washington base or flown out to mojave to join the other two 1 - 11s cannibalised for spares by the company . its final hours and landings are as follows : - total aircraft time 54 , 262 . 6 hrs & total aircraft cycles 38 , 671 ldgs . it ' s a great shame that the company didn ' t acknowledge the historic value of these two wonderful aeroplanes with a final photoshoot as had been widely anticipated and hoped for by many linked with the aircraft over the past 55 years !\nnot surprisingly there is little change from last year with just two airframes still in service . however as i announced on the 12th november , the retirement dates for the northrop grumman aircraft have been announced and it appears that n162w will be no more by the end of this month and will therefore become a spares source for n164w whilst it remains in service for a couple more years . preservation wise there is absolutely nothing to add since my last news update on the 24th march . my biggest disappointments of 2017 have been the ending of engine runs with\nserviceable\n1 - 11 zh763 at newquay and the failure of bournemouth aviation museum to officially open the forward section of former etps 1 - 11 ze432 . i ' ll keep this years review short and sweet and just say happy christmas to all those who follow my website and facebook / yahoo group .\ni was hoping to bring you news that northrop grumman had celebrated the 50th anniversary of their two historic 1 - 11s , but they didn ' t in the end ! what a great shame ! the good news is that they still remain in service . elsewhere it ' s a case of\nwhat ' s changed\n. the fact is nothing has changed with regards to preservation news which is very frustrating indeed !\nzh763 has no insurance so any hopes of keeping this airframe alive have effectively been dashed unless the team come up with a solution very quickly . they can ' t even run the apu or plug in a gpu anymore ! ! !\nze432 no official opening date has yet been announced despite it having been open to the public since last autumn .\nn999bw remains stored at kansas city intl . nobody from the tristar team has released any details of how they intend to get the aircraft serviceable again for a one off ferry flight to downtown airport .\nyr - bra / bre / bri - the project to save a rombac 1 - 11 and display it at bucharest otopeni airport has hit the rocks and now looks like a complete non starter sadly with no further updates on the project having been given for many months .\nlv - oax - i am still waiting for further updates regarding this project .\noverall , it is still a\nlabour of love\nrunning this website after 16 years however it ' s a great shame that there isn ' t more feedback , suggestions , or just general participation from enthusiasts with regards to ways in which i could enhance this data moving forward . i would love to do what the guys do at vickers viscount network , which is very well supported indeed , although their\nvirtual museum\nis on a completely different scale to my\nbasic\nwebsite . never say never though - time permitting at some point in the future maybe ?\nwhilst on the subject of\npotential\ngood news , in argentina , former austral 1 - 11 , lv - oax , which has been in open storage for many years at moron airport , beunos aires , was towed away to a different location on the airfield to hopefully be rescued from what looked like an almost certain scrapping ! the derelict airframe , which is in a very similar neglected state as vr - beb at bournemouth , was used to ferry troops to and from the falkland islands\nmalvinas\nduring the 1982 falklands war . a group of local aviation enthusiasts are in the process of assessing the airframe with a view to a\ncosmetic\nrestoration in due course . the group have set up their own page"]}
{"id": 54968, "summary": [{"text": "larry flynt publications , or lfp , inc. , runs the adult entertainment empire founded by larry flynt .", "topic": 32}, {"text": "founded in 1976 , two years after flynt began publishing hustler magazine , lfp was originally to serve as the parent company of this magazine . ", "topic": 30}], "title": "larry flynt publications", "paragraphs": ["all rights reserved . all material on this website \u00a9 2008 larry flynt publications .\nnicole lapin interviews larry flynt , president of larry flynt publications and publisher of hustler , for\nbloomberg west .\nlarry flint publications has killed tips & tricks magazine in place of a monthly code compilation .\nlarry flynt publishing inc . - company profile , information , business description , history , background information on larry flynt publishing inc .\nfrom left : larry flynt at age 14 ; larry flynt ( right ) in his navy uniform in italy ; larry flynt wearing the american flag as a diaper . all archival photos courtesy of lfp publishing\nand the consensus is that there ' s plenty of room for growth for several rap publications .\nsimilarly , larry flynt publications ' rap pages is for sale . unlike vibe , blaze and spin , which are all still being published , rap pages was shut down in october . jim kohls , president of larry flynt publications , said the company has received three bids for the publication and expects it to be sold by the middle of this month .\nso i thought it\u2019d be interesting to check out magazines put out by larry flynt publications that aren\u2019t hustler , barely legal , taboo or anything else sexual . sounds simple , right ?\nlarry flynt in his los angeles office . by dan tuffs / getty images .\n1986 : larry flynt publishing begins producing other magazines , including some mainstream titles .\nthat same year , larry started a company named larry flynt publications , which published numerous magazines and also handled the distribution . the company stuck to porn until the late 1980s , when they started publishing magazines that targeted the general public .\nlarry flynt - - passes on playboy mansion . . . takes grave jab at hef\nfree speech icon larry flynt decries u . s . senator mitch mcconnell\u2019s paid speech scam\nflynt publications\nhas been replaced by\nlfp\natop the office building at the corner of wilshire and la cienega boulevards in los angeles .\nto date , larry flynt publications , inc . consists of over 30 magazines , including chic , and barely legal . most recently , he released rage magazine , which is geared toward generation x - ers .\nlarry flynt arrives to craig ' s restaurant in his custom gold wheelchair 4 . 7 . 16\nhas three children , theresa , lisa and larry flynt jr . , from three previous relationships .\nso i pulled out every trick i had \u2014 from reverse ip address tracing through scouring linkedin resumes \u2014 to dig up the best non - sexual larry flynt publications ( here forth abbreviated lfp ) of past and present . here are 11 of my favorites .\nlarry flynt has sold the beverly hills headquarters of hustler for $ 89 million , his management group said wednesday .\nofficial twitter account of larry flynt : american icon . first amendment defender . founder & publisher of hustler magazine .\nthese hip - hop publications have quickly become a key outlet for advertising companies hoping to cash in on hip - hop ' s newfound commercial acceptance .\n1976 : flynt founds larry flynt publishing inc . ; he is tried in cincinnati on charges of obscenity , pandering , and organized crime , and convicted on all counts .\ngaming magazine tips and tricks was terminated by larry flint publications ( lfp ) and will release its final issue next month . in its place , a monthly codebook will be published to support the dwindling gaming audience that lacks a proper internet connection .\nlarry flynt is most famous for hustler , but his publishing company actually makes quite a few other , non - pornographic magazines .\nin addition to his prolific career as talk show host on ' larry king live , ' larry king has appeared as himself in several movies and television shows .\n, los angeles : dove books , 1996 , 265 p . hentoff , nat , ' larry flynt ' s famous victory , '\nlarry hoover , also known as\nking larry ,\nis the notorious former leader of the black gangster disciple nation , a chicago street gang that spread nationwide .\nthe people vs . larry flynt helped reframe flynt as a more conventional figure , and the internet soon made his magazine seem mostly harmless . hustler may have shocked in the 70s and 80s , but with computers giving everyone easy access to the most depraved images and fantasies you could dream up , the publications no longer seemed so cutting - edge in the 2000s . and flynt ' s personal provocations no longer seem so provocative .\nin march 1972 , flynt created the hustler newsletter , a four - page , black - and - white publication with news about his clubs . it became so popular that he expanded it to 32 pages in a year , and then decided to turn it into a sexually explicit magazine with national distribution . in july 1974 , the first issue of hustler magazine was published , and , in 1976 , flynt created larry flynt publications .\nflynt and hustler were immortalized by hollywood in 1997 , with the motion picture ' the people vs . larry flynt . ' the movie , which offered a somewhat sanitized version of flynt ' s ascension , was nominated for several oscars . it also put flynt squarely back where he liked to be : in the spotlight .\nit was a mostly unspoken doctrine at larry flynt publications that the glossy pictures and stories jammed in between so - called \u201cgirl sets\u201d of photos were aimed at arousing our male \u201creaders . \u201d i recall the associate publisher rejecting a collection of photographs of a naked model by shouting at the art director , as he tossed the pictures at the offending employee :\nbut even larry gave me that same bit of advice that many thousands of editors of thousands of publications have known over the century - plus of magazine publishing : \u201clee , \u201d he once drawled in his backcountry kentucky twang , \u201calways put a pretty woman on the cover of your magazine . \u201d\ni was still a fairly young man , 38 , when i found a job with larry flynt\u2019s notorious hustler magazine . starting in a junior editorial spot , i eventually became executive editor , working directly with larry and his now late wife althea .\nas a last - ditch effort , someone calls in flynt ' s fifth wife , liz\u2014his former nurse who now works down the hall as a larry flynt publications executive\u2014in the hopes that she will get a rise out of her husband .\nsay money !\nshe says cheerfully , using her index fingers to widen her own mouth into a smile as if she ' s coaching a third - grader on picture day .\nin 1984 , larry briefly ran for president vs . ronald reagan , but withdrew after realizing that he had little chance of winning . in 1996 , the film\nthe people vs . larry flynt\nwas produced starring woody harrelson as larry flynt . on june 22 , 2000 , larry opened his famous hustler casino in los angeles . many people believed that he would be unable to get a gambling license because of his legal problems , but he eventually succeeded , allowing the casino to operate freely .\nlarry flynt wants to buy the playboy mansion , but as part of the deal he wants to make hugh hefner his bitch . sources connected to flynt tell tmz , the hustler honcho believes the mansion is\u2026 read more >\nand therein lies the rub for larry flynt magazines \u2014 you could do pulitzer - worthy journalism but you\u2019ll never transcend the fact that it\u2019s occurring within a larry flynt publication . it\u2019s like having an oscar - worthy performance in a spy kids movie \u2014 no matter how good you are , you can\u2019t transcend the stigma .\n1984 : televangelist jerry falwell sues flynt over hustler ad parody featuring falwell ; flynt is found guilty on one of the charges .\nit ' s a little too perfect - - hustler honcho larry flynt buying the playboy mansion and giving his archenemy hugh hefner the boot - - but it ' s reportedly exactly what could happen . flynt ' s hustler\u2026 read more >\nlarry flynt ignored the three l ' s of real estate by selling his hustler store building to gwyneth paltrow . . . because he just couldn ' t turn down the boatload of cash on the table . flynt was\u2026 read more >\nborn larry claxton flynt , on november 1 , 1942 , in the appalachian village of lakeville , kentucky , larry flynt became one of the world & apos ; s most well - known publishers of pornography and unlikely champion of civil liberties . with the publication of his flagship magazine , hustler , flynt set off a firestorm , dragging into the eventual fray jerry falwell and the supreme court of the united states .\nlarry flynt ripped off another casino ' s name and slapped it on one of his new casinos . . . so claims a company now suing to get flynt to drop the name . isle of capri casinos says the hustler\u2026 read more >\nlarry continues to run all facets of the flynt companies from his headquarters in beverly hills , california . at 72 , flynt is remarkably healthy and active as a publisher , author , freedom fighter and icon . he never misses a beat .\nhe was selling religion , and i was selling porn . we were both good at what we did , and we were both making money .\n\u2013larry flynt on jerry falwell\nalthea says that larry\u2019s mother , who lives with them , is \u201cvery proud of her son\u201d and points out that the business has provided a good living for larry\u2019s brother as well . jimmy flynt , 30 , is president of hustler\u2019s distribution and marketing company . \u201ci think you could sum larry up in one word , \u201d jimmy says , \u201cobsession . he gets obsessed with anything he attempts to do . \u201d\nhe points out that flynt ' s fame exploded internationally following milos forman ' s 1996 film the people vs larry flynt , which chronicled the pornographer ' s first amendment court battles and the assassination attempt that left him partially paralysed more than 20 years ago .\nlarry flynt was a hardcore porn pioneer , a born - again christian , an antagonist of the women ' s movement , and a first amendment crusader . what will he leave behind ?\nwhen larry flynt published an unflattering parody of jerry falwell in hustler , falwell waged a suit that eventually went to the u . s . supreme court . it ruled in flynt ' s favor , citing the first amendment ' s protection of freedom of speech .\n1988 : the supreme court overturns flynt ' s conviction in the falwell case .\nthe history of larry flynt publishing is , in many ways , inextricable from the history of its colorful , controversial founder and president , larry flynt . flynt was born in 1942 into less - than - idyllic conditions . poverty , isolation , and alcoholism were the most pervasive characteristics of his home life and his tiny kentucky community . flynt dropped out of school in the ninth grade to join the army but was discharged a year later due to low scores on a general education test . not easily dissuaded , he then enlisted in the navy . flynt was more successful in his second enlistment , eventually becoming a radar technician on an aircraft carrier .\nvivid entertainment honcho steve hirsch thinks a kylie jenner sex tape could outperform her big sister ' s tape at the box office . steve says he ' s undaunted by larry flynt , who\u2026 read more >\nlarry flynt\u2019s life story proves that the american dream can come true with enough drive , determination and effort . his journey is a shining example of american enterprise , and a most unusual journey at that .\nlarry holmes was an american heavyweight boxing champion in the late 1970s and early 1980s who was known for his solid defense .\nlarry claxton flynt rose from the impoverished appalachian mountains of eastern kentucky to establish the world famous brand that is hustler . saturday evenings in kentucky would find larry tuning in to the country music jamboree from a distant radio station as he read and reread harold robbins\u2019 the carpetbaggers , another saga of a poor boy\u2019s rise to wealth and fame .\n1978 : flynt survives an assassination attempt that leaves him paralyzed from the waist down .\nlarry flynt ' s hustler club insists its strippers are independent women , but a former dancer is calling bs . . . saying she was forced to work under house rules with zero benefits . hustler classifies\u2026 read more >\nlarry flynt has 2 reasons for not wanting to buy the newly listed playboy mansion - - no sloppy seconds and no sticky sheets . we talked with the hustler honcho - - and hugh hefner ' s\u2026 read more >\nlarry flynt thinks hugh hefner has flipped his lid by 86 ' ing nudies from playboy . the hustler honcho was leaving craig ' s thursday night when he scoffed at hef , suggesting his arch rival is\u2026 read more >\nlarry flynt accomplished all of this despite being shot and paralyzed , enduring multiple surgeries and addiction to pain meds , losing his wife althea to aids and coping with a bipolar disorder that he unabashedly shared with his readers .\nfor decades , hustler publisher larry flynt has been working to catch \u201cfamily values\u201d politicians in bed with the wrong people , offering up to a million dollars for each hypocrite exposed . he\u2019s eyeing some juicy targets this election cycle .\nlarry hagman starred opposite barbara eden on the sitcom i dream of jeannie and played j . r . ewing on the primetime drama dallas .\npublisher , civil liberties advocate . born larry claxton flynt , on november 1 , 1942 , in the isolated appalachian village of lakeville , kentucky . he was the eldest of three children born into a poverty - stricken family , where his life was a struggle from the start . in 1951 , tragedy struck when his four - year - old sister died of leukemia . a year later , the flynt family unit began to disintegrate . larry\u2019s parents , claxton and edith , separated ; his brother , jimmy , stayed with his maternal grandparents ; and larry moved with his mother to hamlet , indiana .\n1968 : flynt opens dayton ' s first go - go bar , the hustler club .\nthough the film underperformed at the box office and high - profile feminists like steinem accused the creators of glossing over the retrograde sexual politics of vintage hustler , the people vs . larry flynt received rave reviews , and harrelson earned an oscar nomination .\nlarry craig was a u . s . senator from idaho who was involved in drug and sex scandals , announced his resignation , then quickly recanted .\nit was a sign from the universe ( or , at least , from the island ) . first , in my desperate attempt to find any movies left to watch after having netflix on demand for three weeks , i found myself watching the people vs . larry flynt . then as i was falling asleep i turned on a random episode of the simpsons and , in it , lisa reads the masthead of smothering mother magazine and bemoans that her mom actually took parenting advice from a larry flynt publication .\nhustler magazine founder larry flynt has begun making the interview rounds to promote the pornography magazine ' s 40th anniversary , but in a monday interview with bloomberg tv , the incendiary publisher spoiled the birthday party by predicting a short lifespan for his print edition .\nlarry flynt was born on november 1 , 1942 in magoffin county , kentucky . his parents were very poor and when his mother divorced his father , who was an alcoholic , he moved with her to indiana . in 1958 , larry enlisted in the army at the age of fifteen , but had to leave after a year . he immediately joined the navy and served on the uss enterprise until 1964 .\nthe arrest and trial of larry davis , arrested after a 1986 shootout with the nypd , drew national interest and ignited racial tensions in new york city .\npublisher larry flynt and retired escort wendy ellis at a september 2007 news conference where ellis claimed she had had a paid sexual relationship with louisiana republican senator david vitter in 1999 , when he was a state legislator . by jim ruymen / upi / landov .\nkylie jenner should snatch the $ 10 million to do a sex tape and never look back . . . because no less a xxx authority than larry flynt jr . says that ' s way more than she ' s worth on the open\u2026 read more >\nflynt also announced that he signed a lease for his company to remain a tenant in the building .\nfilm lost one of its great true visionaries yesterday - milos forman . i will always be grateful to him for telling my story in the people vs larry flynt . he was a remarkable man with extraordinary talent . i will miss his presence on this earth .\nflynt currently lives in beverly hills with his current wife , liz berrios , whom he married in 1998 .\nafter leaving the navy , larry found that he had some money and didn ' t know what to do with it . he finally decided on starting a strip club in dayton , ohio . the club made quite a bit of money and larry went on to purchase several more in different cities along with his brother , jimmy .\nwhile flynt was fighting his very public court battle , his business was quietly growing into new areas . the market for men ' s magazines softened somewhat in the 1980s , leaving larry flynt publishing in need of new income streams . as a result , the company expanded to include adult video production and a collection of internet sites , including a by - subscription online version of hustler .\nleft : hustler ' s way of commemorating the us bicentennial in 1976 ; flynt gives an interview during one of his many court battles . right : flynt in his famous\nfuck this court\nt - shirt .\nhustler ~ june 2018 our constitution does guarantee religious freedom , and this must be respected , however , the first principle of doctors and nurses is to \u201cdo no harm . \u201d if their religious beliefs trump that rule , then they should abandon the medical profession ~ larry flynt urltoken\nalthough lacking a fancy education , larry had the built - in business savvy to reinvest his earnings in his new enterprise , leading to the establishment of a chain of eight hustler clubs in ohio in the early 1970s . the notion of pouring profits back into the company is a staple of larry\u2019s business approach that he still employs today .\nthese days , hustler is a shadow of its former notorious self . you can find traces of its penchant for bomb - throwing in a great many publications of the online era\u2014especially gawker , which went down in a blaze of lawsuits after pissing a lot of people off and posting a snippet of a hulk hogan sex tape . but hustler itself isn ' t in the conversation .\non march 6 , 1978 , during a trial related to an obscenity charge in gwinnett county , georgia , flynt and his attorney were shot by a sniper near the county courthouse in lawrenceville . the shooting left flynt partially paralyzed .\nlarry birkhead , ex of the late anna nicole smith , is raising their daughter , dannielynn , after confirming in 2007 that he ' s the girl ' s biological dad .\nin 1996 , columbia pictures released the critically - acclaimed film , \u201cthe people vs . larry flynt , \u201d with actor woody harrelson in the title role . harrelson\u2019s performance earned him academy award and golden globe nominations . the film was directed by milos forman and co - produced by oliver stone .\nwhen hustler obtained naked photos of jacqueline kennedy onassis in 1975 , they did not hesitate to publish them . the resulting publicity resulted in skyrocketing sales and made larry flynt famous and infamous overnight . the business was soon making millions of dollars and the magazines could be found in every local drug store .\nbut not even a bullet could slow larry down , and hustler grew to become the third - largest men\u2019s magazine and one of the top - selling magazines of any field with a staggering peak circulation of around three million . larry continued to develop more magazines and at one point there were more than twenty titles in lfp\u2019s publication line , covering many diverse fields .\nin 1977 , a 60 minutes producer introduced flynt to ruth carter stapleton , the evangelist sister of president jimmy carter . the two formed a fast friendship , which resulted in flynt\u2019s surprising and publicized conversion to christianity . under the guidance of stapleton , flynt altered his mindset about hustler \u2019s objective , vowing to no longer portray women in such a vulgar manner .\nhowever , that is hardly a problem for flynt . unlike other adult media entrepreneurs who watched their businesses shrink and , ultimately , shutter , flynt parlayed the hustler brand into an empire with divisions for broadcasting , gaming , and adult toys .\nflynt also set about clearing his conscience . in an unreleased excerpt from her memoir my life on the road provided to vice by her publisher , feminist icon gloria steinem and longtime flynt antagonist ( who is now a host on viceland ) recounted that following his conversion flynt reached out to her through the carters , asking her to formally forgive flynt on behalf of all women .\nif i offer [ ed ] flynt absolution ,\nsteinem wrote ,\nhe [ would ] give $ 1 million toward the passage of the equal rights amendment ,\nthe proposed constitutional amendment guaranteeing equal rights for women . but flynt ' s well - known penchant for publicity stunts made steinem suspicious , and she declined the indecent proposal .\narnold schwarzenegger aside , opinionated democrat larry flynt was probably the most colourful of the many candidates campaigning for the governorship of california . however , not only did his official slogan , ' the smut peddler who cares ' , fail to win over the voters , it also failed to reflect his business thinking .\nin december 1987 , larry won a landmark court judgment in the u . s . supreme court against evangelist jerry falwell , when an earlier verdict awarding falwell $ 200 , 000 was overturned . the original claims alleged that larry had published an obscene illustration of falwell to deliberately cause emotional distress . his first amendment win is regarded as a decisive victory in publishing history .\nover the years , larry flynt has peddled pornography , fought for freedom of speech , been shot at , and run for office . the pioneer of pornography in america has two new hustles planned for this year : a digital revamp of his iconic magazine - hustler - and a major expansion of his retail stores .\nflynt himself was made mainstream by the 1996 film the people vs . larry flynt , a prestige - y picture that sanded over the man ' s roughest edges and recast the pornographer ( played by woody harrelson ) as a renegade free - speech icon . his supreme court victory against jerry falwell was rendered as the ultimate vindication of a pure - hearted pervert who defended the nation ' s ideals even when he was rejected by the nation .\nit was not . at all . there is no unified list of all the larry flynt magazines past and present anywhere , internet or otherwise . it\u2019s as if they have something to hide . i even called their office and asked for a list \u2014 and was told they could possibly \u201cput it together for me . \u201d\n, april 1 , 1997 , p . 22 . horn , dan , ' cincinnati vs . flynt : the sequel , '\nit was kind of an amazing time to be at hustler ,\nsays macdonell .\nlarry wasn ' t necessarily talking truth to power , but he was talking rage to power .\ncolumbia pictures would not issue him a ticket to the 69th annual academy awards ( his biopic the people vs . larry flynt ( 1996 ) ) was up for two awards ) because executives were afraid flynt would pull some kind of vulgar stunt and embarrass them . he became angry and began railing against the studio for allowing the film to be made but then censoring him in real life . he also hired a private one - man airplane to circle the awards show with the message\ncolumbia pictures sucks ! - l . flynt .\nat the very last minute woody harrelson ( who played him in the film ) gave him his agent ' s ticket , but flynt still had the plane circle the show .\nfive years ago , in a move designed to cut costs , reduce staff and increase profits , playboy announced it would outsource most of its operations to american media inc . larry flynt himself has predicted the demise of hustler magazine , with its glossy photos of bewitching blonde babes on brass beds and brazen bronzed brunettes on broiling beaches .\nlarry\u2019s legacy is accounted for in further detail in his autobiography , an unseemly man : my life as pornographer , pundit , and social outcast ( dove books , 1996 ) , in the film the people vs . larry flynt ( dir . milos forman , 1996 ) , in his tell - all memoir sex , lies & politics : the naked truth ( kensington , 2004 ) and one nation under sex : how the private lives of presidents , first ladies and their lovers changed the course of american history ( palgrave mcmillan 2011 ) .\nin a weird way , queen says , even hustler ' s offensive and at times alienating imagery had progressive , though completely unintentional , effect .\nthat ' s part of the gift of larry flynt ,\nshe says .\nhe gave us a discussion that helped us understand how problematic sex could be for some people .\nin an interview last year , flynt said publishing accounted for less than five percent of his revenue . instead , a casino and its broadcast channels account for a substantial chunk of hustler ' s revenues .\ndiversification was a smart move ,\nflynt told me .\nin march 1978 , alleged gunman and white supremacist joseph paul franklin shot flynt and his lawyer , gene reeves , outside a georgia courthouse . flynt\u2019s injuries included permanent paralysis of his legs , as well as a minor speech impediment . shortly after , he renounced his enlightened christian thinking . althea and flynt retreated to a lavish bel air estate where , over the next few years , the couple lived in their bedroom behind a steel door . in constant pain , flynt grew dependent on painkillers , while althea developed an addiction to heroin .\nwhen trent lott announced his resignation from the senate in late november , hustler got two dozen calls from reporters and bloggers assuming , wrongly , that flynt had a hand in it . as someone who has worked closely with him for more than a decade says , \u201clarry is now the go - to guy for this sort of thing . \u201d\nbut i ' ve got another confession to make . when a state tax court case contains the terms larry flynt , hustler club , and beaver bucks ; well , it ' s enough to make me drop whatever i ' m doing on a saturday night ( read : nothing ) and get writin ' . so here goes . . .\nin 2003 , a recall in california of governor gray davis allowed larry to campaign as a replacement . he placed 7th out of 135 candidates , many of whom were fellow celebrities , losing to arnold schwarzenegger .\nin 1997 , hustler launched its multimedia division and thereby entered the internet business . the company now operates dozens of web sites through urltoken , and larry even has his own heavily visited political site \u2013 urltoken .\nin 1983 , larry published an advertisement parody in hustler featuring jerry falwell as a fan of alcohol . falwell sued him for libel and larry counter sued him for copyright infringement . in a landmark supreme court victory , it was found that public figures cannot recover damages for intentional infliction of emotional distress based on parodies . it ensured that citizens of the united states could freely parody celebrity figures for the many years to come .\nmanhattan ' s hustler club - - owned by smut king larry flynt - - offers topless dancing to dark loners , the unemployable , and fireball - fueled wall street bros , among others . once inside , club customers can exchange their cash for the creatively coined\nbeaver bucks ,\nwhich can then be used to pay for tips and dances .\nunfortunately , in march 1978 , larry was shot by a sniper outside a courthouse in lawrenceville , georgia , leaving him paralyzed from the waist down . he relocated the company from ohio to los angeles at the end of 1978 .\nthe building has a few show business connections . the site was originally a miniature golf course owned by silent screen star mary pickford in the 1930s . john wayne was the great western savings television spokesman . the company installed a statue of the actor on horseback upon his death in 1979 . in 1984 , great western savings sold the building to adult - content magazine publisher larry flynt .\non march 6 , 1978 , larry and his lawyer were shot by a sniper as they left a courthouse in lawrenceville , georgia . the gunman turned out to be joseph paul franklin , a white supremacist angered by interracial photos published by the magazine . his lawyer survived without permanent injuries , but larry was left paralyzed from the waist down and confined to a wheelchair for the remainder of his life . after the attack , he renounced his newfound religion and became an active atheist .\na few years ago , we opened up the whole niche market with a magazine we put together in - house , called barely legal ,\nsaid harris , the divorced mother of two daughters .\na lot of publishers were concerned about the title , but larry flynt was willing to take a shot at it . overnight , it became his second - best - selling magazine , behind only hustler .\nstill , flynt himself remains an icon in the world of porn .\nwhen larry flynt comes into a room , people stand up . he ' s a godfather - type figure ,\nsays the porn producer , director , and performer joanna angel . and hustler the company is still a key player in the industry : its pay - per - view channels often pay production studios for content ; porn stars can make money by appearing at hustler clubs or selling branded sex toys at hustler hollywood stores .\nthey keep a lot of people in business ,\nsays angel .\nthe hustler clubs are a joint venture between larry flynt publishing inc and entrepreneur harry mohney , who operates more than 60 low - rent lapdancing clubs on the outskirts of us cities under the name d\u00e9j\u00e0 vu . according to jimmy flynt , larry ' s nephew , and the man spearheading the international expansion , the european clubs will be more satin than sawdust . as in the plush \u00a35m prototype off the champs elys\u00e9es , which opened last october , expense - account holders will be encouraged to sup pricey drinks in the company of 50 hustler honeys , ' girl - next - door types ' who , the company promises , will be hand - picked for their conversational skills as well as their athleticism . once london premises ( and licences ) are secured , other venues will follow in cities including dublin , berlin , prague , madrid and moscow .\nin 1974 , larry decided to release the first issue of hustler magazine , as a newsletter for his strip clubs . at that time , there weren ' t many issues and subscriptions were not allowed . however , the people that did see the issues gave larry a lot of good feedback , prompting him to start publishing it as a professional magazine . the difference between hustler and other similar magazines at that time was that hustler was almost all pictures and took the\nlewdness\nto a whole new level .\nflynt refused to pay up , however , appealing on the grounds that parody and satire were protected speech under the first amendment . after a pair of higher courts shooed flynt away in 1986 , he appealed a third time , asking the supreme court to hear the case . the justices agreed , and in 1987\u2014four years after flynt had gotten kicked out of the court ' s chambers for screaming obscenities\u2014he found himself yet again appearing in front of the highest court in the country , this time wearing a suit .\nthis is because the larger - than - life founder of the hustler empire , which comprises more than 30 top - shelf magazines , video companies and websites , has actually been marshalling his business activities away from hardcore porn - and , more recently , towards europe . flynt is preparing a lapdancing emporium in central london as part of what will eventually be a ' classy ' $ 100 million european chain of ' larry flynt ' s hustler clubs ' as well as plotting an international chain of shops selling own - label clothing and lingerie . there is also talk of casinos , record labels and television projects .\nin early 1978 , while his cincinnati appeal was still pending , obscenity charges were filed against flynt and hustler in lawrenceville , georgia . while in lawrenceville for the trial , the controversial publisher was gunned down outside the courthouse . shot twice in the abdomen , flynt barely survived . he was left paralyzed from the waist down and in blinding pain .\nafter being discharged from the army due to personnel cutbacks , flynt , still just 16 , joined the navy . while awaiting deployment , he married a woman he met in a bar in order to have sex with her , only to divorce her when the sex was bad . at 19 , he married his girlfriend peggy , who at the time was pregnant with another man ' s child . when flynt left the service for good , the couple settled in dayton , ohio , and had a kid . the marriage , which had seemed doomed ever since flynt had gotten institutionalized for firing a pistol at peggy ' s mother , dissolved completely when flynt resolved a marital argument by spitting in his wife ' s face .\nleaving home early to join the service , larry eventually found himself working a variety of jobs ( from dishwasher to factory worker ) and finally saved enough money to realize one of his dreams : owning and operating a nightclub . the first hustler club opened in ohio in 1968 .\nas the 70s bled into the 80s , flynt was repeatedly sued for obscenity , shot and paralyzed by franklin , and increasingly erratic thanks to his undiagnosed bipolar disorder . while a national debate over the potential dangers of pornography whirled around him , flynt became reclusive , surrounding himself with armed guards and rarely leaving his mansion near hustler ' s new beverly hills headquarters .\nflynt has been married five times and has five children . he and his wife , elizabeth , live in the hollywood hills . his company is headquartered in beverly hills , ca .\nflynt takes a moment to suck on his teeth .\ni ' ll leave that for the historians ,\nhe says .\ni ' ll probably be a footnote somewhere .\nas the episode with bonnie livingston indicates , flynt has a conscience to go with his moral compass . moldea told me that flynt once backed off on an expos\u00e9 after it got back to him that the politician in question was on the verge of suicide . i ask him if he ever second - guesses what he does , if it ever makes him feel \u201cbad . \u201d\nlike flynt ' s earlier newsletter , the new publication was called hustler . it debuted in july of 1974 & mdash\u00f8 less than rave reviews . in his autobiography , an unseemly man , flynt describes the first issue as a mess : ' a high school version of playboy with a little penthouse thrown in . ' upon seeing it , fenton immediately bailed out of the operation .\na year into publishing hustler , flynt knew that he had hit on the right formula for success . by april , the magazine was grossing more than $ 500 , 000 per issue . by june , with publishing profits far surpassing those of the hustler clubs , flynt decided to get out of the bar business . for better or for worse , he had become a publisher .\n' europe , the clubs and the merchandising has nothing to do with our business needs , ' he insists . ' we just think it is important for our company to be on the world stage . we have never done anything outside america until now but we believe the time is right . the name is the big draw . it ' s not only the hustler club , it ' s the larry flynt hustler club , and there are two strong trade names there . '\n1998 : flynt arrested in cincinnati on 15 counts of obscenity and corruption ; he takes out ad in washington post , offering payment for evidence of illicit sexual relations involving high - ranking politicians .\nin the fall of 2013 , flynt spoke out on a very personal issue . he called for the state of missouri not to execute joseph paul franklin . franklin was the man who shot flynt in 1978 . he also responsible for shooting civil rights leader vernon jordan jr . in 1980 and for murdering an interracial couple . flynt wrote a guest column for the hollywood reporter opposing franklin & apos ; s pending execution . in the article , he said ,\nas i see it , the sole motivating factor behind the death penalty is vengeance , not justice , and i firmly believe that a government that forbids killing among its citizens should not be in the business of killing people itself .\ndespite flynt & apos ; s request , franklin was executed in november 2013 .\nafter a five - year stint in the navy , flynt returned to dayton , where he bought a local bar and transformed it into a successful strip club . within a year he expanded business , opening similar clubs in columbus , toledo , akron , and cleveland . the establishments quickly gained loyal customers , which influenced flynt to send out a short newsletter about upcoming events to his growing clientele .\nthe man behind flynt lifts him up by his armpits , suspending him 18 inches or so above the seat so that his blood can flow more easily down into his lower body . flynt closes his eyes , and his face goes blank , as if he has momentarily receded into himself . almost reflexively , i divert my gaze to a nearby table , where i find a miniature sculpture of two people fucking doggy style . this is not a subtle office , but then again flynt\u2014once the most provocative , most reviled pornographer in america , now an old man in the twilight of life\u2014was never a subtle guy .\nin late 1998 , flynt opened hustler hollywood , an upscale combination of sex shop and coffee bar located in west hollywood . the store was to serve as a prototype and flagship for a whole chain of stores , to be located in major cities nationwide . although no other locations had been officially announced , flynt was reputed to be considering atlanta , miami , and las vegas for his next such ventures .\nin 1977 , larry met with the evangelist ruth carter stapleton , the sister of jimmy carter . they both believed in making the united states more comfortable with sexuality and she succeeded in converting him to christianity . he was baptized and began changing the direction of the magazine , no longer publishing pictures of women alone .\ncarolyn bronstein is a media studies professor at depaul university whose 2011 book battling pornography recounted the anti - pornography efforts of the women ' s movement during the 70s and 80s . much like hefner of playboy and bob guccione of penthouse , she tells me ,\nlarry flynt had his finger on the pulse of the culture and realized there was money to be made by selling sex .\nbut unlike his competitors , flynt took a more reactionary stance toward progress and the sexual revolution . bronstein says ,\nhe spoke to a segment of men who felt disempowered by women standing up and saying , i ' m not gonna take it anymore . he saw that anger ; he knew he could feed it and make money off of it .\na friend of mine who lives in washington told me something many years ago . he said , larry , when it comes to scandal , the conventional wisdom is that it\u2019s sex with democrats , & with republicans it\u2019s money . but , he said , in actuality , it\u2019s the complete opposite . he was right . . .\nflynt ' s attach\u00e9s wheel him over to his desk , where my photographer asks him to smile . he does not .\ni ' ve got a lot of work to do ,\nhe says to evan roosevelt , a large guy in his early 30s who serves as vp of marketing for hustler ' s various brands . flynt speaks slowly , often wheezing between sentences and gurgling as he struggles to enunciate his words .\nsmile or no , the photographer begins snapping away . as if in protest , the left half of flynt ' s face slackens , drifting downward to join the skin that has collected at the base of his neck . flynt gradually tilts his head back , and his mouth falls all the way open , as if he ' s trying to parody the way old people look when they fall asleep in front of the tv .\nin his early teens ( under a false age ) , flynt spent a year in the u . s . army until he was discharged because of low test scores . he then joined his mother in dayton , ohio , where he held various jobs , including one at a general motors assembly plant . flynt soon grew frustrated with his job , and sought the familiar discipline of the military . this time he enlisted in the navy , where he outshined first time recruits because of his previous experience . he eventually landed an esteemed position aboard the u . s . s . enterprise . with a renewed confidence , flynt took correspondence courses and received his high school equivalency .\nfor those hustler buyers who really did read the articles , we carried expos\u00e9 journalism , much of which was touted on the cover as \u201cshocking , \u201d as in \u201cshocking expos\u00e9 ! \u201d i think larry may have been the only hustler staff member who really believed that people dropped a few bucks for the magazine so they could actually read investigative reportage .\nin a january 2014 interview with erin moriarty of cbs , flynt announced that he didn\u2019t expect hustler , the heart of his porn empire , to last more than two or three years . he added that the magazine\u2019s monthly circulation had\nkohls cited the company ' s decision to finance the launch of code , flynt ' s african american men ' s fashion magazine , as well as a need for better editorial direction , as the reasons for closing the magazine .\nin addition , flynt has also shorted real estate . for example , he sold the hustler headquarters , located in a prime location in beverly hills , for a profit of $ 70 million over a twenty - year period last year .\nflynt was once again thrust into the national spotlight in november 1983 , when reverend jerry falwell sued him for publishing a satirical cartoon , which implied that falwell had an incestuous affair with his mother . the televangelist filed a libel suit for $ 45 million with the additional charge of intent to inflict emotional distress . six months later , a court ruled in flynt & apos ; s favor in the libel matter , but awarded falwell $ 200 , 000 for emotional distress .\njimmy flynt says that the european hustler clubs will be similar in ambience to the parisian one , which holds 350 people and is the largest topless bar in france , dwarfing the paris club of peter stringfellow , flynt ' s other london rival . dimly lit and with a jazz lounge feel , the paris venue has two bars and two dancing stages . the dancers , who are predominantly american and british , perform on stage and mingle with customers six nights a week .\nthough ward found flynt to be an unrepentant hedonist and cynical businessman , the budding mogul was also charming and whip - smart , and his more unsavory tendencies were tempered by a whiff of naivet\u00e9 . by 1976 , he ' d recruited althea to help him oversee the magazine ' s production , and the pair seemed in over their heads . in one of their conversations , ward recalls , flynt , desperate to find better writers for his magazine , went to the journalist for advice . he asked ward to tell him the best writer he could think of .\njames joyce ,\nward responded . flynt then asked how to get in touch with the famed author , not realizing he ' d died in 1941 .\nlarry flynt spends his days sitting in a gold wheelchair on the top floor of a building that ' s shaped like a big gold dildo . his office is covered in money - green carpet sectioned into squares by gold lines . on one side sits a golden life - size statue of julius caesar . on the opposite wall , there ' s an end table with green marbling and gold trim on top of which sits a pair of gold statuettes that from a distance resembled oscars but up close reveal themselves as busts of nude female torsos . on the surface of flynt ' s desk , which is accented with even more gold trim , there are two decorative gold pens , a gold - framed photo of him and bill clinton , a bowl of gold paperclips , and a gold stand that holds a 9 / 11\ndeception dollar .\ni don ' t think hustler ' s going to be around very much longer ,\nflynt said .\nmost people are getting their information from the internet . it ' s a technology evolution that brings a lot with it and takes a lot away .\nwhen asked if he knew when the magazine would cease publication , flynt said that it will remain so long as it continues to make money , adding\nbut we can see the handwriting on the wall .\nhis father , claxton flynt , was a sharecropper , his mother , edith , a waitress in their hometown of lakeville . his only sister died of leukemia when she was 5 years old . when flynt left military service at 18 , his parents were already divorced , and he took a job washing dishes in dayton . then came stints in mattress , fireworks and automobile factories . by the time he was 21 , he had been married and divorced twice and had filed for bankruptcy .\ni bring this passage up to flynt . does he hope history will reframe his legacy yet again and place him within the tradition of rabble - rousers instead of opportunistic titillators ? instead of selling sex , will we remember him for selling speech ?\nflynt ' s first major court case was tried in 1976 in cincinnati , ohio . he was charged with pandering , obscenity , and organized crime , and was convicted on all three counts . filing an appeal , flynt ' s attorneys got him released on bond , and he returned to columbus to run hustler . as it turned out , the trial publicity had been good for business . sales of the magazine had reached an all - time high of 2 . 7 million copies monthly .\nby its late - 70s peak , flynt ' s flagship publication hustler reached 3 million sweaty palms per month , transgressing every boundary under the sun and earning the scorn of both the religious right and the feminist left . in his quest to piss off the entire world and make himself rich in the process , flynt developed a bull - headed insistence upon contesting every single lawsuit and obscenity charge that came his way , transforming him into an unlikely canary in the coal mine of first amendment law ."]}
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", "topic": 32}], "title": "ring power", "paragraphs": ["vilya , the ring of air , blue ring , the dominant ring , or ring of sapphire is the greatest of the three rings .\npower ring possessed a mystically based energy lamp and supplementary ring that he used for a vast range of powers and abilities .\nring power corporation grew extensively under ring ' s leadership , adding divisions and building new facilities in jacksonville , ocala and tallahassee .\npower press machine ring frame ranging 80 - 160 tons capacity in cross shaft type .\nexecutive profile : dennis ring , development director with peer power foundation . - memphis business journal\nthis annual award recognizes ring power lift trucks for overall accomplishment and exceptional forklift parts performance .\npower ring iii succeeded harrolds as the current power ring of antimatter earth - two ' s crime syndicate of amerika , though it is suggested that harrolds could return to the role as the primary power ring at some later time as harrolds was shown to still be alive when he gave the lamp and ring to the slave marine .\nrandy ringhaver , who had started the used equipment division , took the helm of ring power .\ncombined with ring power\u2019s original coverage area in central and north florida , the expanded territories will operate in four states as a newly - formed division of ring power under the name dragline mining specialists .\nring power marks golden anniversary - news - the st . augustine record - st . augustine , fl\nthe authority for merchandising the products and services of all ring power divisions to the governmental business sector .\nring power lift trucks is the forklift and material handling division of ring power corporation , headquartered in jacksonville , florida . additional offices service pompano beach , miami , daytona beach , melbourne , orlando , tampa , sarasota , ocala and tallahassee . for more information on ring power lift trucks , visit our forklift website .\nring power is proud to be recognized as an american heart association\ngold fit - friendly worksite\n.\nin addition to monetary contributions , ring power has donated a gas generator that will be installed during construction .\nhowever , the longest recession in american history hurt ring power from 2006 to 2008 , when building just about stopped .\nlance ' s retirement in december 2003 afforded the opportunity to combine the two sister companies into one organization and caterpillar approved the merger of the two dealerships as ring power . today randy ringhaver serves as president and chairman of ring power corporation .\ndennis ring accepted the job on may 11 , a year to the day that kristen ring accepted her job at hutchison .\nthe county welcomed him with open arms , and has since reaped the benefits of ring power and ringhaver ' s generosity .\nyesterday i brought my 4 yr old boy to ring power in order to take a closer look at all the equipment .\njust before the economic crash , ring power had 2 , 500 employees in florida . it has 1 , 600 now .\nringhaver ' s philanthropic nature has trickled down into the corporate character of ring power , as his employees are also very involved .\nhow much does ring power pay to start out and do they have 401k and insurance and how good is the . . .\namazing video series . everyone should watch this entire thing . search\nring of power 2 : monkey blood\nas well .\nworking alongside ring power ' s experienced engineering and project management teams , our power systems sales reps can spec , quote , deliver and , if required , commission even the most challenging project .\nin the extended edition of the lord of the rings : the fellowship of the ring , galadriel reveals her own ring to frodo .\nrandal ringhaver , the younger of l . c . ' s two sons , is now ring power ' s chairman and president .\nring power corporation , north and central florida\u2019s cat\u00ae dealer , is headquartered in st . augustine , florida . ring power is comprised of eight divisions and has more than 55 years of experience servicing and supporting cat\u00ae products and allied equipment . for more information , visit urltoken\nalthough it has had some amazing benefactors , peer power has to develop a community of donors to keep it going , ring said .\nnenya , also named as the ring of adamant , the white ring and the ring of water , is one of the three rings . the name is derived from the quenya n \u00e9n meaning water .\nfounded in 1961 , ring power corporation is one of the largest caterpillar dealers in the southeastern united states . the company is a full - service caterpillar power systems distributor . it provides a range of caterpillar and olympian power gensets , as well as temperature control products to its clients . ring power corporation maintains various specialized heavy equipment , power systems , lift trucks and used parts divisions . its fabrication and machining services include precision grinding , metal spraying and portable welding . the company serves various construction , agriculture , waste management , governmental , power generation and marine power industries , as well as warehousing and container handling companies . ring power corporation employs more than 1 , 500 associates in over 20 locations , including one in palm bay , fla .\nan unnamed slave marine who joseph harrolds tricked into taking on the lamp and ring when harrolds was unable to act in the role of power ring , the nameless marine continues using the talisman for its intended purpose of destruction and follows harrolds in the crime syndicate of amerika and became the third known herald of magickal conquerance - - power ring iii .\nthe extended coverage was awarded to ring power because of its high level of industry expertise with marion , bucyrus and caterpillar draglines . ring power will continue to build its capabilities by recruiting additional specialists in the newly acquired territories . this will establish a workforce in those areas that will deliver aftermarket solutions to u . s . dragline customers consistent with the level of service ring power customers have come to know and love .\nring power corporation , north and central florida\u2019s cat \u00ae dealer , is headquartered in st . augustine , florida . ring power is comprised of eight divisions and has more than 55 years of experience servicing and supporting cat \u00ae products and allied equipment . for more information , visit urltoken\nring power ' s fluids analysis lab ( a . k . a . \u201coil lab\u201d ) is one of the best in the nation .\nlearn more about ring power ' s role in helping to build and rebuild america ' s infrastructure on\nearth\nwith john holden .\nin 1976 l . c . ringhaver passed away , leaving uncertainty in the business community as to ring power ' s future . although l . c . ringhaver ' s sons , lance and randy had grown up working for ring power and learning every facet of the family business ,\nwhen your project calls for temporary power , temperature control or compressed air - - you can ' t wait and you need professionals on your side . ring power has the specialized rental equipment to meet . . .\nring power offers exciting and rewarding career opportunities throughout florida , north & south carolina , georgia , rhode island , new jersey , texas , and california . if you are looking for more than a job , see how ring power can get you on the right path to a rewarding career .\nring power has pledged a total of $ 50 , 000 over five years to help fund the construction and operating expenses of the new hope lodge . in return , we are proud to announce that one of the suites will be named\nin honor of all ring power corporation employees .\nin 2004 , both companies merged into ring power corporation , with randy as chairman and president . their total dealership area consists of 44 florida counties .\nring power corporation is pleased to invite you to use our web - based application allowing your company to view and print copies of your statements and invoices .\ninitially , ring considered the job because he was asked by friends , including peer power founder charlie mcvean . ring is a former teacher , administrator , coach and athletic director and , after seeing the organization first hand , he was impressed with peer power ' s effect not only on students , but teachers .\nearlier this summer , ring was named the organization ' s new development director .\nhe initially came to town because of his wife ' s job . ring is the husband of dr . kristen ring , hutchison school ' s new head .\nat its january meeting , ring power corporation\u2019s board of directors appointed hubert norris to the board and promoted him to senior vice president , director of parts operations .\nnew and used power generators for sale or rent throughout north & central florida .\nthe new , 32 , 500 sq . ft . main building will include an outdoor aquatic center and will feature an 8 , 000 sq . ft . , fully - equipped fitness center , the ring power center for fitness and wellness , named in honor of ring power presidents randy ringhaver and lance ringhaver , his late brother .\nring power\u2019s compressed air group is pleased to announce that plant engineering magazine has selected the sullair ls series of air compressors as a 2017 product of the year finalist .\ndennis ring was recently hired as development director by the peer power foundation . he and his wife , dr . kristen ring , the new head of hutchison school , moved to memphis this summer . mbj spoke with dennis ring to get his approach on fundraising , and he gave us some personal background with this q & a . ;\nring power corporation has become one of the largest caterpillar dealers in the southeastern united states through dedication to the mission of customer service . in order to preserve the\ncustomers first\nreputation that ring power was built on , we continually train our employees and work closely with our customers to assure complete satisfaction , especially after the sale .\nring power corporation has become one of the largest cat equipment dealers in the southeastern united states through dedication to the mission of customer service . in order to preserve the\ncustomers first\nreputation that ring power was built on , we continually train our employees and work closely with our customers to assure complete satisfaction , especially after the sale .\nas north and central florida ' s authorized caterpillar\u00ae power systems dealer , ring power\u00ae has been a leading supplier of new generators and pre - owned generators , air compressors and temperature control equipment - including service , parts and rental - - for 50 years .\nwith 10 students , this was ring power\u2019s largest thinkbig group to date . this was also the first group to have students graduate from the electric power generation ( epg ) track , since it was launched as part of the thinkbig program two years ago .\nring power corporation has been working with crowley maritime corporation to bring temporary power equipment to the port of san juan , puerto rico , where all terminals , warehouses and offices were closed and all operations suspended due to the impact of hurricanes irma and maria .\nring power\u2019s largest group to ever complete the thinkbig technician scholarship program walked across the stage to claim their diplomas , may 8 at south georgia technical college in americus , ga .\nwhen baldwin crafted his critique , power was held almost exclusively by wealthy white men and their institutions , including some of the very institutions whose exercise of power we still scrutinize .\nanand i - power limited has been consistently leading innovation in piston ring manufacturing over the years and more recently in plates and castings . we have been responsible for a number of new product introductions in the country including moly plasma inlaid , pvd coating and chrome scrapper ring .\nthe turn of the century heralded big changes for ringhaver equipment company and ring power corporation . after 14 years of operating separately , health issues precipitated plans for lance ' s retirement .\nring power corporation was born in st . johns county and has become one of its strongest industrial partners , bringing in an annual payroll of $ 15 million , plus property taxes .\ni cant believe how much research you put into both zion king and ring of power , i hope you release another documentary soon i enjoyed both immensely good work keep it up .\nring power corporation and sullair played vital roles in assisting nascar to develop their air titan race track - drying system . the air titan utilizes sullair 1600haf portable diesel air compressors . . .\npeer power began recruiting dennis ring after his wife accepted the job at hutchison last may . but , before his family moved to memphis from daphne , alabama \u2014 where the couple worked as provost and development director at college preparatory bayside academy , respectively \u2014 dennis ring visited whitehaven and east high schools to meet with students and teachers to see what peer power was all about .\nring power\u2019s specialized divisions - heavy equipment , the cat rental store , power systems , lift trucks , crane , used parts , entertainment services and phoenix products - represent a wide variety of equipment and product lines for purchase , lease , or rental , all backed by our superior parts availability and responsive service support . the industries we serve include heavy construction , roadbuilding , logging , agriculture , recycling , waste management and landfill maintenance , governmental , marine power , truck engine power , prime and standby power generation , entertainment venues , industrial power , warehousing , port container handling , material handling and many others . phoenix products manufactures fuel storage tanks , generator set enclosures and fuel storage systems for generator power applications and offers petroleum - recycling services .\nring power , one of two dedicated regional dragline dealers , has been awarded the extended territory for dragline product support coverage that includes all of florida , georgia , south carolina and north carolina .\nto develop a compact size pssr able to transfer the high power of coming large satellite platforms .\nthe development of a pssr thermal design allowing the transfer of high power under high temperature conditions .\nhope at 5 : the power of engaging young people in volunteerism , social actio . . .\nthe rook is custom designed and fabricated by ring power corporation , the north and central florida caterpillar dealer . utilizing the powerful cat\u00ae chassis as the base , the rook provides service ad . . .\nring power heavy equipment salesman and branch manager mark wineinger giving a 360 degree walk around tour of the cat ct660 vocational truck . for more information about the cat ct660 work truck go . . .\nthe rook es un vehiculo de incidente critico construido al gusto del comprador por ring power corporation . utiliza un cargador caterpillar modelo 287c multi - terrain . las agencias de fuerza de segur . . .\npower ring iii is the antimatter counterpart to john stewart who have both met each other directly as shown in trinity # 10 . it is presently unclear who is the more powerful of the two .\ncurrently there are 14 heavy equipment pssrs serving customers throughout ring power\u2019s florida territory , each responsible for approximately 70 customers . those customers depend on their pssrs to minimize machine downtime and maximize their profits .\nthe one ring , secretly forged by sauron in the heart of mount doom , had the power to dominate the other nineteen great rings . sauron ' s intent was to command the minds of the other ring bearers through their rings of power . his original intention was for the rings to be given to elves of power and influence . sauron then intended to forge the one ring which , through the lesser rings , would allow sauron direct influence over the thoughts of the other ring - bearers . had it succeeded perfectly , sauron would have achieved dominance over the elves with no military action required . however , for this plan to be successful the ruling ring would have to be significantly stronger than the other rings , and sauron put a great amount of his own power into the ring in order to achieve this . as the ruling ring , it had all the powers of the other rings , but to a far greater extent , and had some powers uniquely its own . while sauron ' s plan didn ' t succeed perfectly , the existence of the one ring on his finger meant that the other rings , with which many kingdoms had been built , could not be used safely . additionally , intentionally or not , sauron ' s personal power was greatly enhanced so long as he wore the ring , giving him military might the likes of which he could never have otherwise achieved .\nthe rook is a custom built critical incident vehicle , fabricated by ring power corporation . it uses a cat 287c multi - terrain loader . law enforcement agencies are discovering the advantages of using . . .\nheadquartered in st . augustine , fla . with 13 locations from tallahassee to pompano , ring power is your full service source for electric power generation systems , industrial engines , marine engines , portable and stationary air compressors , chillers , heaters , air handlers , air conditioners , and all necessary ancillary equipment .\nin 2005 ring power moved into its new corporate headquarters in st . augustine , just a dozen miles or so from where l . c . ringhaver started it all in 1947 . today , ring power corporate headquarters in st . augustine oversees the operations of 18 branch locations throughout the state of florida , including large regional facilities in tampa and orlando and crane and forklift sales and service facilities in pompano beach and miami . ring power also has eight facilities outside of florida - rhode island , new jersey , the carolinas , georgia , texas and california - to serve the needs of other specialized industries and customers .\na great lot of the claims of egyptian descent into todays power is also accepted by many scholars .\nwhy it\u2019s cool : the riverview offices of ring power corp . , a dealer of tractors and other lines of equipment , house more than 300 employees in a glossy space that is roomy and recently renovated .\nthere were no shortage of candidates , but in the end caterpillar determined l . c . ringhaver was the best candidate and awarded ring power corporation the appointment as a full - line caterpillar dealer in 1962 .\nring power corp in riverview fl is doing a complete rebuild of 6 cat 789c trucks . the trucks are completely disassembled and each component either rebuilt or replaced . frames are repaired , align bore . . .\nin 1961 , ring power corporation was born when caterpillar chose ring as its official engine dealer . just a year later the president of lobrano machinery company passed away . lobrano had been the caterpillar dealer principal for north florida , and his passing left caterpillar in need of a new earthmoving equipment dealer in north florida .\ntoday , ring power corporate headquarters in st . augustine oversees the operations of 18 branch locations throughout the state of florida , including large regional facilities in tampa and orlando and crane and forklift sales and service facilities in pompano and miami . ring power also has eight facilities outside of florida - rhode island , new jersey , the carolinas , georgia , texas and california - to serve the needs of other specialized industries and customers .\nlance was just 36 ; randy , only 28 . customarily caterpillar did not appoint dealer principals in their twenties or thirties . but caterpillar renewed the dealer agreement , affirming their confidence in ring power ' s current management .\nin addition to its payroll , ring power is a major contributor to the local united way , ymca , hospices , habitat for humanity , rodeheaver boys ranch , the st . augustines lighthouse & museum and other organizations .\nsince you have been in scottish rites , you are well suited mto shed some light on the matters of the\nring of power\ndocumentary . give us some facts to refute the claims made by this documentary .\ngsa salutes vaughn beasley \u2013 ring power corp . egsa president 2014 active member \u2013 1986 - present fresh out of high school and ready for a challenge , vaughn enlisted in the air force as an electric . . .\nring power is north and central florida ' s caterpillar dealer . we provide everything from construction equipment , new and used generators , forklifts , to cranes , and so much more . watch and learn jus . . .\nnarya was worn by gandalf at the grey havens . it was a gold ring adorned with a red ruby .\nwe match 50 percent of what all of our employees donate ,\nhe said .\nand not just in st . augustine , but all throughout florida\nand the 25 counties in which ring power is located .\nto have a high power pssr with new technology being able to withstand current and future high operational temperature requirements .\nring power is your port authority in florida . at dockside , whether you ' re loading or unloading freight , we can take you from ship to shore with an extensive inventory of equipment that can handle your cargo with ease .\n\u201cwe welcome hubert to the board , \u201d said ring power chairman and president randal l ringhaver . \u201chis proven leadership within our organization and the experience and guidance he has to offer will be valuable to our board and customers . \u201d\nring power ' s the cat rental store hosted a cat\u00ae compact construction equipment demo day tuesday , nov . 12 in st . augustine . the event featured d - series multi terrain loaders / compact track loaders , e . . .\nturnkey temporary power generation , temperature control and technical support for film production , concert tours , broadcasting and special events .\nour power systems division specializes in designing custom , cost - effective solutions to satisfy a diverse range of requirements for prime , standby and temporary electric power ; marine and industrial propulsion ; compressed air systems ; and auxiliary heating / cooling .\nin the extended edition of the hobbit : an unexpected journey , while talking with the white council , gandalf shares his concerns about what thrain ' s disappearance means for the fate of his family ' s ring as the only ring of power unaccounted for , with the nine and two of the seven in sauron ' s possession and four of the seven destroyed .\nring power lift trucks , florida ' s premier forklift and material handling equipment dealer , is pleased to announce that it has been awarded the mcfa & promatch\u00ae parts dealer of the year award for 2017 , awarded by mitsubishi caterpillar forklift america inc .\nin an hour - long visit to the ring power corp . in st . johns county on wednesday , the republican u . s . senate candidate said he learned about production slowdowns that serve as proof the federal stimulus package has so far failed .\ni ' m very proud to work for ring power . love the office & the people , can ' t wait to see what ' s in the future for me !\nif it ain ' t a cat it ' s a dawg\nanand i - power limited is the leading manufacturer and preferred supplier of piston rings in the country and also manufactures plates and piston ring castings . established in 1976 , we supply automotive piston rings to leading original equipment manufacturers as well as the replacement market .\nin addition to pssrs , ring power has two he isrs ( inside sales reps ) who are , essentially , pssrs without a truck . they are responsible for helping customers with smaller equipment fleets achieve the same goal of maximizing profits and lowering operating costs .\nprovider of quality new and used generator sets , ups systems , power plants , engines , temperature control equipment and related accessories .\natlantic spirit launched friday , sept . 20 . the ship , built by st . johns ship builders in palatka , fla . , is by powered by cat\u00ae 3508 mains , c18 thrusters and c4 . 4 gensets . for more info on ring power . . .\nflorida governor rick scott has announced the reappointment of ring power vp wayne veitch , transportation and vehicle procurement , to the state\u2019s commercial motor vehicle review board ( cmbrv ) for a term that began nov . 17 , 2017 and will end sept . 30 , 2019 .\nwhen she asked her father about the meaning of the letter\ng\nand the compass and square on his ring , she got no response . as an adult , she decided to investigate . that investigation grew into four years of intensive research into the identity and history of the diabolical globalists who she calls the\nring of power\n. their goal is one world empire and one world ruler .\nwithin his audience stood a crowd of blue - shirted workers who ' d come to the speech from the ring power shop areas . that ' s a demographic the main democratic candidate , u . s . rep . kendrick meek , also is after in northeast florida .\nring of power puzzles together the pieces of a giant puzzle into one big picture documentary series . about the producer : the producer is an experienced , award winning documentary filmmaker who , as a child , learned that her father was a member of the secretive cult of freemasonry .\ninternational remarketing & redistribution of quality surplus and pre - owned heavy equipment , power systems , engines , forklifts , cranes and much more .\nnotice for 55th annual general meeting of anand i - power limited , to be held in nasik on july 20 , 20 . . .\ninvest in the areas of fiu that are the most meaningful to you and inspire you to make a difference through the power of philanthropy .\nlike the other two rings of the elves , vilya was jeweled : it contained a great blue stone set in a gold band , which contributed to its titles as the ring of sapphire and the blue ring . vilya was also called the ring of air , signifying its preeminence even over the other rings of the elves , since vilya was the mightiest of these three bands ( as mentioned in the ending chapter of the return of the king ) . the exact power of vilya is not mentioned . it is reasonable to speculate that it also possesses the power to heal and to preserve , as it is mentioned in the silmarillion that celebrimbor had forged the three for these purposes , rather than to enhance the strengths of each individual bearers as the seven , nine , and the lesser rings did . there is some speculation that the ring controlled minor elements , considering the event where elrond had summoned a torrent of water as the nazg\u00fbl attempted to invade rivendell . the ring could have possessed the power to see into the future , as elrond had the gift of foresight . however , these powers may simply have been natural gifts of his .\nthree rings for the elven - kings under the sky , seven for the dwarf - lords in their halls of stone , nine for mortal men doomed to die , one for the dark lord on his dark throne in the land of mordor where the shadows lie . one ring to rule them all , one ring to find them , one ring to bring them all and in the darkness bind them in the land of mordor where the shadows lie .\nonce ring took charge of desco , production jumped quickly . convinced that assembly - line production would turn out better boats at less cost to the buyer , ring implemented manufacturing techniques he picked up during his previous time with gm ' s cleveland diesel . within a decade , the company was launching two shrimp trawlers every week . the company ' s payroll jumped as well , from 35 to 200 . by 1952 desco was the world ' s largest builder of shrimp trawlers . ring purchased desco from gm along with business partner james melton . five years later , ring became the company ' s sole owner .\nwhen l . c . died in 1976 , his son lance took over the company and continued his father ' s\nservice and excellence\nstandard . for 10 years , lance ringhaver ran ring power until he acquired the central florida caterpillar dealership and moved to tampa to launch the ringhaver equipment company .\nunlike the other great rings , the one ring held no gem and had no intricate designs on it , at least at first glance . to an ordinary layman it would appear as a simple golden band . heating the ring in even a small fire , however , would reveal part of sauron ' s incantation in an elvish script written along the ring . according to isildur , sauron ' s hand was\nblack and yet burned like fire .\n( fellowship of the ring ) he also references how the script was visible on the ring while sauron wore it . it was virtually indestructible , and no craft or power possessed by the elves or gandalf could harm it in any way . it also appeared to have a will of its own ( or at least , the ability to independently carry out sauron ' s will since it contained a large portion of his being ) , and could expand or shrink by itself .\nhow it happened : back in 2006 , ring power was quickly outgrowing its windowless space . instead of tearing down the nearly 20 - year - old facility , the company decided to renovate . by july of that year , the majority of personnel had moved into temporary offices , many in a doublewide trailer .\nin a real estate purchase that turned out to be golden , the company bought 1 , 000 acres of land south of world golf village to create the world commerce center . ring power headquarters takes up only 100 acres , so the rest was sold retail to residential and commercial development , randy ringhaver said .\n\u201cwe\u2019re honored to be one of only ten dealerships in the country to receive this prestigious award . it solidifies our reputation as florida\u2019s premier material handling and forklift dealer , and our commitment to customers before , during and after the sale , \u201d said ring power lift truck\u2019s vice president & general manager robert burkhead .\nshortly before the outbreak of the war of the ring , sauron ' s envoy approached dain ii ironfoot in the lonely mountain and offered to return the three surviving rings to the dwarves , if they would help find the one ring . dain refused , knowing from the dwarves ' long experience that sauron was untrustworthy .\nupon sauron ' s destruction , the power of vilya faded , and it was taken over the sea by elrond at the end of the third age .\nthe people at the top of the pyramid if you will are the money powers . the big bankers . those who have the money have the power .\nwe applaud our team of topnotch oil lab technicians for their commitment to excellence . in march , they processed 10 , 638 oil samples , setting a new record and putting them on track to beat last year\u2019s total . it\u2019s easy to see why ring power has been at the forefront for fluids analysis since 1974 .\nin march , ring power became the first cat dealer in the atlanta district to achieve service excellence gold for delivering heavy equipment customers the highest quality in product support facilities , processes and culture . only three other cat dealers in north america \u2015 13 worldwide \u2015 achieved the gold rating for service excellence performance in 2016 .\nnot wanting to be seen as the guy who asks for money , generally , ring doesn ' t bring up the subject of fundraising until somebody else does .\nfor the next 20 years , the brothers expanded their power system products , rental equipment operations , lift truck and crane lines , air compressors and utility equipment .\nhistorically , peer power founder mcvean has provided most of the organization ' s funding , but its future success will be built on the sustainability of financial gifts .\na new slip ring has been designed , an eqm manufactured which is currently under qualification testing . the activity is expected to be completed at the end of 2007 .\nthe three rings of celebrimbor , son of curufin , were forged by celebrimbor alone , and were never touched by sauron . they were called narya : ring of fire , held first by gil - galad , who later gave it to c\u00edrdan and then to gandalf ; nenya : ring of adamant , worn by galadriel ; and vilya : ring of air , borne first by gil - galad , who later gave it to elrond . they remained hidden , and the whereabouts of the three were not openly revealed until the end of the third age , after the one ring was destroyed , and the dark lord sauron was overthrown . these rings are invisible instead of making the wearer invisible . galadriel revealed her possession of one of the rings to frodo while he was in lothl\u00f3rien after he saw her ring . this is because of his possession of the one ring . later , while traveling down the river anduin , frodo spoke of it to aragorn , who admonished him not to speak of it outside of l\u00f3rien .\nthe rings of power were twenty magical rings forged in the second age , intended by sauron to seduce the rulers of middle - earth to evil . nineteen of these rings were made by the elven - smiths of eregion , led by celebrimbor . these were grouped into three rings for the elves , seven rings for the dwarves , and nine rings for men . one additional ring , the one ring , was forged by sauron himself at mount doom . the nineteen lesser rings were linked somehow to the power of the one , and were dependent on it . their wielders could be controlled by the wielder of the one , and if the one was destroyed , their own powers would fade .\nthis corporate empire of three city - states controls the world economically through london\u2019s inner - city , militarily through the district of colombia , and spiritually through the vatican . from the mystery religions of ancient egypt to the zionist role in 9 / 11 , ring of power unrevises 4000 years of revisionist human history with never - before - seen revelations .\nfamily : wife : dr . kristen ring ; sons : reilly ( 15 ) and colby ( 14 ) ; daughter : samantha ( 9 ) ; dogs : harold and betty\ni already knew about the queen ' s ultimate power as i did a paper in college about it . at the time i was a proud supporter of the british monarchy .\nring ' s ownership gave the company more freedom to appraise - and purchase - diesel engines built by other manufactures . after years of carefully observing top marine engine producers , ring drew conclusions that repeatedly led to his recommendation of engines built by caterpillar tractor company . by the late 1950 ' s , desco had become florida ' s single largest caterpillar engine customer .\nwhen i was contacted about the director of development job , to be honest , i wanted to get here and find my way before i got into anything ,\nring said .\nadding paid university of memphis student tutors to high school classrooms had regenerated and re - ignited the fire in some of the teachers by changing the student - teacher ratio , ring said .\ndescribed in the works of the silmarillion , the elves made many other magic rings , but they were mere practice for the craftsmen who created them . their ultimate fates are unknown , nor is it known whether or not their powers were bound to the power of the one . if they were , then their power would have failed with the destruction of the one .\nring power is fortunate to have four , full service undercarriage ( u / c ) shops \u2015 in st . augustine , tampa , orlando and ocala \u2015 equipped and staffed to keep up with customer demand and strategically located to serve customers throughout north and central florida . all promise 12 - hour turnaround and are prepared to do whatever it takes to deliver on that promise .\ntake now this ring ,\nhe said ;\nfor thy labors and thy cares will be heavy , but in all it will support thee and defend thee from weariness . for this is the ring of fire , and herewith , maybe , thou shalt rekindle hearts to the valor of old in a world that grows chill\n( c\u00edrdan the shipwright to gandalf ) .\neach student costs peer power about $ 1 , 000 a year , rather than each tutor costing about $ 1 , 000 a year , as an earlier version of this article stated .\nperforming routine maintenance and timely service on undercarriage helps not only to maximize a machine\u2019s power , stability , and safety , but also to minimize operating costs over the course of its life .\nhasty\u2019s industry experience includes five years with the caterpillar mining and earthmoving technology group in peoria , ill . , before he joined ring power corporation\u2019s riverview location in 2004 as an assistant sales manager in their governmental division . hasty played a key role in establishing machine technology business under heavy equipment sales at the cat\u00ae dealer , which led to a position as machine control and guidance sales specialist .\nas chairman and president of ring power corp . , ringhaver has been working for his family since he was old enough to work . the son of a shrimp boat builder , he got his start working with a hammer . but by the time he graduated from the university of north carolina at chapel hill , his father had sold the shrimp boat business and jumped to selling caterpillar equipment .\nlance decided to make the move to tampa to establish ringhaver equipment company , leaving randy with the new authority of president and general manager of ring power corporation . ringhaver equipment company ' s agreement with caterpillar officially began september 1 , 1986 . ringhaver equipment company was able to accomplish in three years what others had done in thirty , establishing one of the quickest growing caterpillar dealerships in the country .\nring power\u00ae corporation is an equal employment opportunity employer . we are dedicated to equal opportunity in employment without regard to race , religion , gender , sexual orientation , national origin , age , veteran or disabled status , or any other protected class . reasonable accommodation will be made as appropriate to enable any employee or applicant for employment to safely and properly perform the job applied for as requested and as appropriate .\nthey ,\nin this case , was the peer power foundation , a memphis - based nonprofit that recruits and trains high - performing high school and college students to tutor and mentor their peers .\nring power ? corporation is an equal employment opportunity employer . we are dedicated to equal opportunity in employment without regard to race , religion , gender , sexual orientation , national origin , age , veteran or disabled status , or any other protected class . reasonable accommodation will be made as appropriate to enable any employee or applicant for employment to safely and properly perform the job applied for as requested and as appropriate .\nring power is florida ' s supplier of new and used air compressors for sale or rent , air tools , air compressor parts and service . we represent the finest electric and diesel air compressor products in the industry with names like sullair , atlas copco , hurricane , industrial vacuum and belaire . and with over 450 used and new air compressors , air tools , and accessories in our inventory , ring power is certain to handle even the largest air compressor project . portable or industrial compressed air , high pressure , or ultra high pressure , one call is all it takes to solve your compressed air needs . our facilities cover air compressor sales parts and services in miami , orlando , tampa , sarasota , lakeland , melbourne , palm bay , daytona beach , ocala , gainesville , lake city , jacksonville , and tallahassee .\nwayne has served in a variety of management roles during his 27 - year ring power career , overseeing purchasing and facility operations , environmental protection compliance and security . in 2010 , he was promoted to vice president and transportation division general manager and earlier this year was put in charge of transportation and vehicle procurement operations . he served his first term on the cmvrb from august 5 , 2016 to september 30 , 2017 .\npeer power\u2019s annual budget is about $ 2 million , as it costs the organization about $ 1 , 000 per student annually , and it provides peer and college tutors to 2 , 000 high school students .\nthe paradox of privilege is that it shields us from fully experiencing or acknowledging inequality , even while giving us more power to do something about it . so , privilege allied with ignorance has become an equally pernicious , and perhaps more pervasive , enemy to justice . and just as each of us holds some form of power or privilege we can challenge in ourselves , we each hold some form of ignorance , too .\naddressing the guests , tampa ymca president & ceo tom looby and southshore leadership council co - chair tony dimare recognized ring power\u2019s generous $ 250 thousand contribution and expressed appreciation to the ringhavers for their commitment to the community . in addition to nurturing the potential and improving the health of south county children and teens , the spurlino family ymca at big bend road will promote economic development of the area by providing more than 125 jobs .\nduring a whirlwind tour of whitehaven and east high schools and meetings with teachers , students and school administrators , dennis ring remembers texting his wife :\ndang it . they are doing some really great things here .\nshe recalls many arguments between her parents over her father ' s secret meetings and the exclusion of women from the brotherhood . the masonic ring that her father wore had been passed down from father to son over the generations .\nafter a period of conquering and domination as a member of the crime syndicate of amerika , joseph harrolds was able to trick a slave marine into accepting the ring and power lamp that contains the mad god volthoom so harrolds could escape the insane god constantly trying to overwhelm his mind . realizing that he was tricked into essentially becoming the physical manifestation of the voolthom he continues to act for the mad god as a member of the crime syndicate .\ndue to ring ' s health complications , lance ringhaver had already been appointed company president in 1976 , with ring assuming a supervisory role as chairman . lance ' s promotion came after four years of experience serving as executive vice president and general manager . also by 1976 , randy was serving as vice president and secretary - revolutionizing the cat business model status quo and building a new foundation for subsequent success in the used equipment sales , international sales and equipment rental business .\naccording to gandalf , one feature of the rings of power that appeared to be universal was that a mortal who wore any one of the rings was granted a lifespan far beyond their natural one . it is likely that this is an unintended side - effect of the rings ' power , as sauron originally intended for all the rings to be worn by elves , who were immortal to begin with . the individual who kept the ring would not grow or obtain more life , however ; they would merely continue until living became unendurable . bilbo baggins stated near the end of his time possessing the one that he was beginning to feel\nthin and stretched\n, a sign that this process was beginning to affect him .\nin the extended edition of the hobbit : the battle of five armies , gandalf ' s ownership of one of the three is revealed while he is being tortured by bolg , but he is rescued before the ring can be taken from him .\nthe first in this year - long series will take place on january 18 at 5 : 00 p . m . at the non - profit hub and focus on the power of engaging young people in volunteerism , social action and philanthropy .\nas we mesh into the memphis community , it is important that i listen more than i talk ,\nring said .\ngod gave you two ears and one mouth for a reason , so hearing what people are interested in is important .\nand so , for me and for the foundation , my first question was : how had this happened\u2014how could we possibly miss this ? the answer , simply put , is power , privilege , and ignorance\u2014each of which multiplies the prejudicial effects of the other .\nin 1986 , rozier machinery company , held jointly by three sisters , decided to exit the caterpillar business . the decision left caterpillar with a decision of its own : who to appoint to serve the central florida territory . after weeks of negotiations and an impressive presentation lance ringhaver got the call that caterpillar had chosen ring power corporation to become its central florida dealer . caterpillar insisted that a new company was formed to serve the new territory , thus ringhaver equipment company of tampa was formed under the rpc , inc . umbrella .\nthat moved me because i know how hard it is to keep teachers ,\nring said .\nwith a national shortage of teachers , and here in memphis , we\u2019re helping the people who are going to make a difference in getting these kids to graduate . \u201d\nnorris began his career with ring power in 1995 as a manager trainee at the tallahassee branch and accepted the position of tallahassee branch parts manager in 1996 . he was then promoted to heavy equipment parts manager and transferred to the main offices in jacksonville in 1999 , where he was named parts operations manager in 2001 and subsequently , general parts manager in 2004 and vice president of parts operations in 2006 . when rpc , inc . acquired the assets of sitech north & central florida in 2015 , norris assumed oversight for that company\u2019s operations as well .\nif the late l . c .\nring\nringhaver could somehow revisit the caterpillar dealership company he founded , he ' d be amazed to learn that it has multiple divisions , 25 sales locations , 1 , 600 employees and a sprawling modern headquarters at world commerce center .\ni am a black , gay man , so some might assume that i\u2019m especially sensitive to these issues and dynamics . but during the past year i have had to confront my own ignorance and power , and come to terms with the ways i was inadvertently fueling injustice .\neach of the three rings had special properties , but their powers were limited . during the council of elrond , elrond stated that neither he , nor l\u00f3rien , nor the havens ( the locations of the three elven rings ) had the power to withstand the might of mordor .\nthese words resonate powerfully today . that is in large part because they compel us to confront our responsibility . they demand that we look closely at our own ignorance and our own power . and as i discovered for myself , these two acts are not easy for any of us ."]}
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", "topic": 38}], "title": "peg perego", "paragraphs": ["s product range . other items produced by peg perego include walkers and jumpers .\nrecall involves two models made by peg perego , usa inc . between 2004 and 2007\npeg perego launches new 12volt polaris slingshot , unit will be made in the usa .\npeg perego - ducati 1098 cycle - 6 volt ride on ( i . . .\nspacious and solid , the trailers used with peg perego toys create even more fun .\ns status as a family - owned company . they were also committed to retaining peg perego\nthe recall involves venezia and pliko - p3 strollers made by peg perego , usa inc .\n\u201cpeg perego\u201d and \u201cvenezia\u201d or \u201cpliko - p3\u201d are printed on the side of the strollers .\ngiuseppe perego dies and sons gianluca and lucio clemente perego take over as heads of company .\nglassdoor gives you an inside look at what it ' s like to work at peg perego usa , including salaries , reviews , office photos , and more . this is the peg perego usa company profile . all content is posted anonymously by employees working at peg perego usa .\ntwo older models of peg perego strollers are under recall in canada over a potential strangulation hazard .\npeg perego has recalled about 223 , 000 strollers due to a risk of entrapment and strangulation .\nafter building a stroller for their son , giuseppe perego and wife decide to found a company , peg perego , to produce strollers for others .\npeg perego \u00a9 . all rights reserved - c . f . 00891310153 - p . i . 00699280962\nshopfactory shopping cart software powers peg perego australia . all - in one ecommerce software and shopping cart .\ncorrective action : peg perego will notify registered owners and provide a free repair kit . this safety campaign began during april 2008 . owners may contact peg perego toll - free at 1 - 888 - 734 - 6030 .\ns ride - on vehicles and other toys , including electric - powered and pedal - powered toys . peg perego\namerican market permitted peg perego to expand its operations there as well , with the establishment of a brazilian subsidiary .\npeg perego spa .\ninternational directory of company histories . . retrieved july 09 , 2018 from urltoken urltoken\nare peg perego capsules / carseats available anywhere in australia ? has anyone used one and have an opinion . thanks\npeg perego \u2014 copyright \u00a92018 . all rights reserved . \u2014 c . f . 00891310153 / p . i . 00699280962\npeg perego\nand\nvenezia\nor\npliko - p3\nare printed on the side of the strollers .\nsince 1949 , peg perego has designed and manufactured products for families around the world . peg perego produces a diverse line of products including , children ' s riding vehicles , strollers , car seats and high chairs . the company has manufacturing facilities in\nneither health canada nor peg perego has received any reports of canadian fatalities or injuries related to the affected models .\ntigerimports . net - peg perego parts , power wheels parts , mechanical keyboards , and more ! \u00a9copyright 2018 tigerimports . net -\npeg perego strollers with one cup holder in the child tray are included in the u . s . recall . 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( july 9 , 2018 ) . urltoken\nin addition to its ride - on toys , peg perego also produces a line of toy strollers , car seats , high chairs and related toys . peg perego supports its international sales with three factories in italy , as well as factories in the united states , canada , and brazil . these operations combine to provide a total production surface of more than 160 , 000 square meters . peg perego remains a private company controlled by the perego family . brothers gianluca and lucio clemente perego , sons of the founder , share the chairmanship of the company .\n. from concept to creation , every step in the process is performed by peg perego and no one else . for more information , visit\npeg perego is italy\u2019s most stylish toy and nursery brand . we are proud to have launched our range of premium products to uk families .\nthe peg perego strollers , made in italy , were manufactured before voluntary industry standards were unveiled in january 2008 . the guidelines , to which peg perego has adhered since the standards were brought in , address the height of the opening between a stroller ' s tray and seat bottom .\ns ride - on vehicles . as it approached its 60th anniversary , peg perego remained one of the best - known names among parents worldwide .\nwe\u2019re excited for the canadian and global peg perego sites to launch soon \u2014 they\u2019ll be identical to this , with some subtle differences in offerings , and of course , multiple languages . working with peg perego has been an honor , and we absolutely loved the opportunity to stretch our creative muscles .\npeg perego recalled hundreds of thousands of strollers tuesday because children can become trapped and strangled between trays on them . one death has already been reported .\nin the meantime , peg perego had developed another important product category , high chairs . for this , too , the company proved itself one of the market\nfor additional information , call peg perego at ( 888 ) 734 - 6020 anytime or visit the firm ' s website at www . pegperegousa . com .\noperations with the construction of a new 125 , 000 - square - foot warehouse and distribution center . completed by 2006 , the new facility helped expand peg perego\npeg perego is recalling approximately 223 , 000 strollers , which include venezia and pliko - p3 strollers in various colors , made between january 2004 and september 2007 .\nmonday ' s recall notice from health canada applies to peg perego ' s s pliko p3 and venezia strollers that were manufactured from january 2004 through september 2007 .\nfor more information , consumers may contact peg perego canada ' s customer service line at 1 - 800 - 661 - 5050 or through the company ' s website .\npeg perego\u2019s old homepage peg perego usa\u2019s new homepage , as seen on a desktop or laptop computer . a baby product detail page a nifty filter for baby products to narrow down by fabric a listing page for baby products , filtered by category a parts page for a baby product , with exploded diagram and related parts a toy product detail page where to buy retailer locator a pageshowcasing peg perego\u2019s proud family - owned history the blog listing page . blog posts are also filtered to the baby and toy sections .\n3625 independence dr , fort wayne , in 46808 peg perego \u2014 copyright \u00a9 2018 . all rights reserved . \u2014 c . f . 00891310153 / p . i . 00699280962\nhuge catalog of power wheels , peg perego , razor , berg , toystoys , and other ride on vehicles from tiger imports - the worlds largest ride on service center .\npeg perego rechargeable 6 volt electrical products are perfect for use on smooth surfaces such as asphalt , cement or tiles . they can travel over inclines of up to 5 %\npeg perego family have been around since 1949 , after 60 years of making strollers , car seats & high chairs their standards are high ensuring all customers get top quality products .\nwashington ( ap ) \u2014 peg perego recalled hundreds of thousands of strollers tuesday because children can become trapped and strangled between trays on them . one death has already been reported .\nthe venezia and pliko - p3 were sold in canada , but had different part numbers that may indicate some material differences , said tony castellano , president of peg perego canada .\nsince 1949 , peg perego has been all about family . this is still evident in the products we create today . from our children ' s ride - on vehicles , to our baby items , we make products that bring joy , comfort and safety to families around the world . from our family , to yours . . . welcome to peg perego !\nconsumers are advised to immediately stop using the strollers and contact peg perego for a free repair kit at ( 888 ) 734 - 6020 or check the company ' s website , urltoken .\nu . s . consumer product safety commission - pliko - p3 strollers recalled as part of the recall of about peg perego 223 , 000 strollers due to a risk of entrapment and strangulation .\nsafety improvement : the plastic adjustment cover on certain peg perego primo viaggo sip 30 / 30 infant child restraint systems manufactured between july 1 , 2007 and march 14 , 2008 , could have an exposed mold flash with a sharp edge . the model numbers of the affected seats are peg perego imun00us32md41kn41 , imun00us35cr13bu13 , imun00us35cr13pl46 , imun00us35cr24bu24 , imun00us35tl49kn53 , imun00us35tl53kn46 , imun00us61st13ic53 , imun00us61st34ic53 , and imun00us61st48ic53 .\nconsumers are advised to immediately stop using the strollers and contact peg perego for a free repair kit at ( 888 ) 734 - 6020 or on its web site , www . pegperegousa . com .\nthis peg perego high chair has adjustable seat height and seat back , and its tray\ninsert\ncompletely covers the main tray , making it essentially a second full tray - a nice feature .\npeg perego rechargeable 12 volt electrical products are perfect for every type of terrain even the most uneven . they can easily travel over inclines from 10 % to 17 % , depending on the model .\nnotes : peg perego has not made a decision that these units contain a safety related defect , however peg perego is providing a free repair kit . customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration ' s vehicle safety hotline at 1 - 888 - 327 - 4236 ( tty 1 - 800 - 424 - 9153 ) , or go to http : / / www . safercar . gov .\npeg perego chain drive toys are great fun and encourage your child to stay active . they are perfect for children from 2 years upwards who can load , transport , dig and express all their creativity .\npeg perego maintained a strong investment program in order to support the steady growth of both its infant equipment and ride - on toy operations . into the middle of the first decade of the 2000s , the company\ns ride - on toy line . with prices ranging as high as $ 500 or more for these products , peg perego grew strongly through the 1990s and into the 2000s . perego also caught the spirit of the times by developing a strong licensing program , producing vehicles under license for a variety of brands , including\ncpsc and peg perego warn consumers that these strollers may be available on the secondhand market , in thrift stores or at yard sales . consumers should not buy or sell these recalled strollers until the repair kit is installed .\npeg perego rechargeable 24 volt electric toys are perfect for every type of terrain even the most uneven and can easily face ditches , holes and tree roots . they can easily travel over inclines of up to 17 % .\nthe u . s . recall notice , issued jointly by the cpsc and peg perego usa , also said parents and caregivers\nare encouraged to always secure children by using the safety harness and never leave them unattended .\nat the time of its founding , peg perego joined a market traditionally dominated by small workshops and craftsmen . over the next decade , however , peg perego expanded its production from the workshop to the industrial level . the company sought a high degree of integration in its operations , and later came to control nearly the entire production process for their products . this commitment to integration enabled the company to establish itself as a leading innovator in the market for children\nit\u2019s been a big month at reusser design . a short while ago , we launched peg perego usa\u2019s new website . two additional sites to support multiple languages ( one for canada , and one worldwide ) will be launching soon .\nthe u . s . consumer product safety commission ( cpsc ) and peg perego usa announced earlier this week the recall of 230 , 000 venezia and pliko - p3 strollers manufactured between 2004 and 2007 , revealing a six - month - old baby in california in 2004 died after his head became trapped between the seat and the tray of his peg perego stroller . a seven - month old girl from new york was nearly strangled in 2006 , they said .\nthe peg perego prima pappa diner is part of the high chair test program at consumer reports . in our lab tests , high chair models like the prima pappa diner are rated on multiple criteria , such as those listed below .\nthe model number is located on a white label on the back of the pliko p - 3\u2019s stroller seat and on the venezia stroller\u2019s footboard . \u2018\u2018peg perego\u2019\u2019 and \u2018\u2018venezia\u2019\u2019 or \u2018\u2018pliko - p3\u2019\u2019 are printed on the side of the strollers .\npeg perego also showed no signs of relinquishing its role as an innovation leader in its core markets . the company continued to roll out innovative products , such as its own modular stroller system . in 2003 , the company introduced its dinamico , a\na six - month - old baby boy from tarzana , calif . , died of strangulation after his head was trapped between the seat and the tray of his peg perego stroller in 2004 , the u . s . consumer product safety commission said .\nthe recall involves two different older versions of the peg perego strollers , venezia and pliko - p3 , which were sold at various retailers nationwide from january 2004 through september 2010 . it only involves strollers that have a child tray with one cup holder .\npeg perego had by then established itself as an international manufacturer . the move into ride - on vehicles provided the company with an entry into the north american market in the early 1960s , and by 1966 the company had opened a production facility in don mills ,\nthe u . s . consumer product safety commission ( cpsc ) , in cooperation with peg perego usa inc . , of fort wayne , ind . , is announcing a voluntary recall of about 223 , 000 strollers due to a risk of entrapment and strangulation .\n/ prnewswire / - - peg perego , a manufacturer of children ' s toys and baby products , is excited to announce the launch of its polaris slingshot\u2122 battery - operated riding vehicle . the ride - on slingshot\u2122 is modeled after the popular three - wheeled roadster that turned heads with its debut when it was launched by polaris\u00ae in 2014 . the peg perego version is powered by a 12volt battery , can hold up to two children ages three through eight and has a top speed of five mph . it will retail for\npeg - perego products have already received numerous awards . this demonstrates the convincing quality of all the company\u2019s merchandise \u2013 from strollers to highchairs . why not take advantage of it now ? should you have any questions , our service staff will be glad to assist you .\nwell - designed , practical and comfortable for the baby : this is the best way to describe peg - perego\u2018s \u201cmini range\u201d \u2013 the buggies . the pliko collection offers your child maximum comfort thanks to the numerous adjustment options . for you as a mother , of course ,\nlaunch your adventure with the slingshot from peg perego ! this 12 - volt ride - on drives smooth , but can conquer almost any terrain with its high traction wheels . it travels at two speeds - - 2 . 5 mph / 5mph plus reverse . made in the usa\nneighbors , who asked the couple to build strollers for them as well . before long the couple found themselves with a growing list of requests for strollers , and the peregos made the decision to found a company to produce their stroller design . the peregos called their company peg perego .\nthe model number is located on a white label on the back of the pliko p - 3 ' s stroller seat and on the venezia stroller ' s footboard .\npeg perego\nand\nvenezia\nor\npliko - p3\nare printed on the side of the strollers .\nwashington , d . c . \u2013 the u . s . consumer product safety commission ( cpsc ) , in cooperation with peg perego usa inc . , of fort wayne , ind . , is announcing a voluntary recall of about 223 , 000 strollers due to a risk of entrapment and strangulation .\nthe chicco / peg perego car seat adapter is the easiest way to turn your stroller into a customized travel system . attaching your car seat to a baby jogger stroller has never been easier . you can even fold the stroller with the adapter attached , giving you the most versatile travel system available .\nthe department stopped short of announcing a recall of similar models sold in canada from 2004 to 2007 , but said a safety review of older strollers will continue and could result in a recall . ( the models of peg perego strollers recalled in the u . s . were not sold in canada . )\nconsumers should immediately stop using the recalled strollers and contact the company for a free repair kit . do not return the stroller to the retailers as they will not be able to provide the repair kit . for additional information , call peg perego at ( 888 ) 734 - 6020 anytime or visit its website .\npeg perego family designs and develops juvenile products like high chairs , strollers , car seats etc . it started its business in 1949 . they have around 60 years of experience in designing the top quality products according to customers\u0092 needs . the company always concentrates on developing the new innovative products to make life easier with most sophisticated trends .\ndiscerning moms will be amazed at the vast array of high - quality baby products offered by peg - perego . the classic stroller range is complemented by a practical buggy from the pliko collection . safety is not the only concern for this company . the products also feature italian flair , which lends them a touch of extra class . more information >\nthis photo provided by the u . s . consumer product safety commission shows strollers that are being recalled due to a risk of entrapment and strangulation . the recall involves two different older versions of the peg perego strollers : venezia , shown at right ; and pliko - p3 , left , manufactured between january 2004 and september 2007 , in a variety of colors .\nin this way , perego was able to maintain its position at the top of a market that had attracted an increasing number of competitors . indeed , as the baby boomer generation themselves became parents , the market for infant equipment continued to expand . at the same time , the rise of a new , highly affluent , brand - driven social class had created a surge in demand for strollers and baby carriages with price tags of $ 1 , 000 and even more . although at times overshadowed by the latest hot name in the segment , peg perego\ns frustration . at the birth of his first child in 1949 , giuseppe perego , of arcore , italy , sought a stroller in order to take his son on walks . at the time , strollers were hard to come by in the scarcity of postwar italy , and the available prams and strollers were bulky , difficult to clean , and prone to rusting . perego decided to fabricate a stroller based on his own design ideas . perego built the frame , while his wife dressed the stroller in fabric . the resulting stroller quickly caught the attention of the peregos\na 6 - month - old baby boy from tarzana , calif . died of strangulation after his head was trapped between the seat and the tray of his peg perego stroller in 2004 . another baby , a 7 - month - old girl from new york , n . y . , nearly strangled when her head became trapped between the seat and the tray of her stroller in 2006 .\nthe recall involves two different older versions of the peg perego strollers , venezia and pliko - p3 , manufactured between january 2004 and september 2007 , in a variety of colors . they were manufactured prior to the existence of the january 2008 voluntary industry standard which addresses the height of the opening between the stroller\u2019s tray and the seat bottom . the voluntary standard requires larger stroller openings that prevent infant entrapment and strangulation hazards .\nthe recall involves two different older versions of the peg perego strollers , venezia and pliko - p3 , manufactured between january 2004 and september 2007 , in a variety of colors . they were manufactured prior to the existence of the january 2008 voluntary industry standard which addresses the height of the opening between the stroller ' s tray and the seat bottom . the voluntary standard requires larger stroller openings that prevent infant entrapment and strangulation hazards .\nour continued growth and success is the result of a sustained commitment to designing and creating the most well - constructed and unique juvenile products and riding vehicles available today . our philosophy remains as it was when peg perego started as a small one - man italian business in the 1940s : a dedication to original and innovative products designed for discriminating consumers who demand fashion , individuality , quality and safety in the products they purchase for their babies and young children .\n, as well as the classic elegant stroller \u201cculla\u201d , which offers your baby bags of space and comfort . all strollers belonging to the brand are renowned for their excellent shared features . these include top - quality materials , which are free from harmful substances , durable and easy to clean . other practical items are the generous shopping baskets underneath the seats / carrycots , which make peg - perego strollers very versatile . they are also easy to attach and remove .\nhello stardel . this might be some consolation in not being able to get the capsules in australia : i also visit a uk baby forum , and there was a discussion on the peg perego ( or as they are called over there ' mamas and papas ' ) capsules in the last few days . the overwhelming majority of people who replied said that they hated their capsules and would never use them again . hope that helps , puggle edd 17 . 11 . 2005\npeg perego , for excelling in the field of product research and design , for the siesta highchair . siesta is a multi - functional , super - compact high chair that grows with the child \u2013 it is a comfortable recliner in the first few months , then it becomes a highchair for meals and playtime once the baby is six months old . the tray is removable , so siesta can be used to seat the child at the table with the rest of the family .\nfabrics . the company also invested in its production technology , replacing the sheet metal and wicker of traditional carriage and stroller designs with injection - molded plastics . the use of new production techniques and materials allowed the company to continue to innovate in its product development , while also expanding its line . by the 1960s , peg perego had developed a range of stroller and carriage designs , including umbrella strollers . the company also began producing other baby care equipment and accessories , including high chairs , walkers and other items .\nwas started in italy in 1949 by giuseppe perego ( so only a year younger than land rover ! ) and the first gaucho was produced in 19 ? ? , and manufactured in italy even today , unlike many of its contemporary competitors who manufacture in china . like the\na six - month - old boy from tarzana , calif . died of strangulation in a stroller in 2004 , while a seven - month - old girl from new york was nearly strangled in 2006 , according to peg perego usa inc . the company said entrapment and strangulation can take place , particularly among those younger than a year old , when the child is not harnessed into the stroller . if unharnessed , children can pass through the opening between the tray and the seat bottom and the child\u2019s neck and head can become trapped by the tray .\na six - month - old boy from tarzana , calif . died of strangulation in a stroller in 2004 , while a seven - month - old girl from new york was nearly strangled in 2006 , according to peg perego usa inc . the company said entrapment and strangulation can take place , particularly among those younger than a year old , when the child is not harnessed into the stroller . if unharnessed , children can pass through the opening between the tray and the seat bottom and the child ' s neck and head can become trapped by the tray .\ns product rollouts met with full - scale success , however . in the late 1990s , the company was forced to recall some 274 , 000 of its battery - powered ride - on toys because of issues with overheating batteries and sticking accelerator pedals . in one instance , a child suffered second - degree burns , while in another , a child suffered a concussion after an accelerator pedal failed to release . at the beginning of the 2000s , the company was forced to recall more than 325 , 000 high chairs . such recalls proved relatively rare , however , in peg perego\nhi i haven ' t investigated on the capsules , but at the start of the year , i wanted to get convertible capsule which could be used in the car and taken out to put in the peg stroller , but they didn ' t sell them here and couldn ' t even be sent from the u . s . , in the end i rang the peg distributor here and found out that they didn ' t sell them here because they didn ' t meet the australian safety standards . if you are desperate , you might be able to import one through the shopthestates website . i got the distributors no . from babies galore . maybe you can give them a call to see if they bring the one you want to australia . you might be lucky hth\nwe fired up photoshop and starting experimenting with some layouts . peg wanted a bright , clean template with plenty of white space and clear , beautiful typography . we landed on proxima nova soft , a variation one of our favorite typekit fonts . we used a palette of pastels to indicate what section a user was in ( baby , toy ) and to spice up other page headers with randomly - loaded colors from that palette .\nfeatures , for example , is a content type that\u2019s added separately . since not every product will offer the same set of features , peg needed the ability to piecemeal the features for each product . to save them time , so they don\u2019t have to enter the full set of features each time for each product , we set \u2018features\u201d as their own channel of content , and set it to be relatable to each product , from the product admin page :\nmichele perego adds : \u201cin italy and brazil alone , our market share places us among the absolute leaders . however , we sell in around 80 countries , and in all of these we have had to learn to bend to the needs of the distributors or representatives , whom we listen to very carefully . we have an extensive production capacity , with 750 employees in italy and another 750 abroad , and to retain it we must be able to respond to every need and development reported . this is an absolute necessity . \u201d\nunfortunately , you wouldn ' t be able to import and use a capsule if it doesn ' t meet australian standards , it would be illegal . the australian standards are very strict ( among the best in world for safety ) and unfortunately that rules out most of the very cool looking european all - in - one systems . i too fell in love with the peg stuff , alas i had to be satisfied with just the pram ! kim this message was edited by kimmaree on friday , 15 july 2005 @ 7 : 41 pm\nreturning to the italian market , we asked which lines and products have been most successful over the past two to three years . lucio perego replied : \u201cthe modular system designed with the easy drive chassis , which was launched three years ago and which features ball - bearing wheels and a solid handle , was very well received by consumers . with regard to high chairs , the tata mia was particularly popular due to the fact that it encloses three functions in a single article \u2013 reclined cradle , high chair and rocker \u2013 and is approved for use from birth . it should be noted that this success was achieved despite the article\u2019s high price positioning .\nput in your email address to get regular emails about new products and sales .\nwe ' re social ! connect with us on one of these great networks .\nfree to choose ! everything your baby needs , from birth until he is a little older .\nreversible , ergonomic , lightweight , compact and easy to close . technological materials and fashionable fabrics .\nsafety , convenience and versatility , multiplied by two . travel for two has just got easier and better !\naccessories that make life easier and more comfortable . useful and practical details that make all the difference .\ncar safety is our top priority . our car seats offer high performance and safety as standard .\nthere is a lifestyle that everyone admires and that no one has ever been able to imitate . and yet its ingredients couldn\u2019t be simpler\nelite is an act of love for children , for their families , for those who believe in beauty and for those who love life .\nwhen products enter people\u2019s lives and stay there , playing a small but unforgettable role in their personal journeys , it means that those products were made intelligently and lovingly .\nsince 1949 we have focused solely on creating products for children . we like to think that many families have chosen our goods because we too are a big family . everyone contributes their specific skills and know - how to the success of a joint project .\nfor doubts or problems regarding our products , for queries about warranties and spare parts you should , first of all , return to the store you bought the product in . retailers have all the correct information to deal with the problem directly or to contact us easily and immediately .\nif , for whatever reason , you cannot contact your retailer , find the store nearest to you and explain the problem \u2013 they will be able to supply the required assistance . if the retailer is unable to help you or offers solutions you are not satisfied with , you can contact our customer service directly + 39 - 039 - 6088213 .\ns best - known brands of high - end strollers , baby carriages , car seats , high chairs , and other baby care equipment and accessories , such as diaper bags and feeding accessories . the company , based in arcore , italy , is also the world\ns line of strollers and baby equipment include the primo viaggio car seat line , the pliko modular stroller systems , as well as double and even triple seat strollers , and traditional prams and baby carriages . the company was also a pioneer in the development of adjustable height high chairs , which remain an important part of the company\ns segment as well . the company produces an industry - leading line of 6 - volt , 12 - volt , and chain - powered ride - on vehicles . many of these vehicles are produced in partnership with such noted brands as\n, new holland , polaris , ducati , barbie , antonio carraro , and jeep . there is even a ride - on train , complete with track , featuring the popular children\ns product line . at the same time , the extended baby boom , not only in italy but also throughout much of the postwar western world , had created a surge in demand for baby - related goods . the peregos were quick to capitalize on the expanding demand , setting up an international distribution network . in this way , the company established itself as one of the leading brands in\ns seat . with the development of seat belt laws , and the recognition of the need for additional car safety protection for children in the 1970s , the company also extended its production to include its own line of car seats .\ns line of strollers and carriages as well . the canadian subsidiary later developed something of a specialty in the chain - driven market , becoming the supplier of these systems to the company\nthis led to a significant expansion of the canadian production facility , which moved to pickering , in ontario , in 1980 . from an initial 30 , 000 square feet of production space , an addition to that plant doubled it in size in 1987 . by the late 1990s , the canadian subsidiary\ns operations had been expanded with an assembly facility as well , boosting its total square footage beyond 100 , 000 square feet . in the meantime , the rising economies in\ns position at the leading edge of the increasingly competitive market for baby equipment . the company targeted the higher end of the market , reinforcing its image by maintaining a limited and exclusive distribution network .\ns more than 50 years of experience enabled it to resist the competition and maintain its place as a major name in the market . nonetheless , the company took steps to expand its own brand portfolio , acquiring high - end italian stroller manufacturer martinelli , a company founded in the 1930s .\n, new holland , polaris , ducati , barbie , antonio carraro , jeep , and thomas the tank engine . for the latter , the company developed a ride - 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3g data network .\nhey , thanks ! you ' re awesome . we ' ll take a look at what you said and get back to you shortly .\noh noes ! what did you do ? there was a problem sending your message . please try again .\nnot so fast , mister / missy ! please complete all the fields in the form before sending .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\n, the basic body shape has remained true to the original , and many parts are interchangeable .\njust a quick note to say a huge thank you for yesterday . rio and all his friends had a great time and thoroughly enjoyed themselves . i would have to agree with your website that it is the best party ever and i would recommend you to anyone .\nthis document is currently unavailable , a copy can be ordered from the contact centre . telephone + 44 ( 0 ) 303 1234 500 . there is a \u00a33 . 00 charge per document .\nfor the best experience on our site , be sure to turn on javascript in your browser .\nsign up and be the first to know about our special promotions , both in store and online , as well as new arrivals and current events ! you can unsubscribe at any time .\nentrapment and strangulation can occur , especially to infants younger than 12 months of age , when a child is not harnessed . an infant can pass through the opening between the stroller tray and seat bottom , but his / her head and neck can become entrapped by the tray . infants who become entrapped at the neck are at risk of strangulation .\nonly strollers that have a child tray with one cup holder are part of this recall . strollers with a bumper bar in front of the child or a tray with two cup holders are not included in this recall .\nthe following venezia and pliko - p3 stroller model numbers that begin with the following numbers are included in this recall . the model number is printed on a white label on the back of the pliko p - 3 ' s stroller seat and on the venezia stroller ' s footboard .\nthe strollers were sold at various retailers nationwide , including babies r us and buy buy baby from january 2004 through september 2010 for between $ 270 and $ 330 for the pliko p - 3 stroller and between $ 350 and $ 450 for the venezia stroller . they were manufactured in italy .\nconsumers should immediately stop using the recalled strollers and contact the firm for a free passive containment bib ( repair kit ) . do not return the stroller to the retailers as they will not be able to provide the repair kit .\nnote : when using a stroller , parents and caregivers are encouraged to always secure children by using the safety harness and never leave them unattended .\nfor the science geek in everyone , live science offers a fascinating window into the natural and technological world , delivering comprehensive and compelling news and analysis on everything from dinosaur discoveries , archaeological finds and amazing animals to health , innovation and wearable technology . we aim to empower and inspire our readers with the tools needed to understand the world and appreciate its everyday awe .\nelon musk ' s plan to rescue trapped thai boys ? a kiddie submarine that looks like a coffin .\nunderstand the underlying concepts covering music theory today ! after this one hour course , you will understand the musical alphabet , chords , intervals , . . .\nif you enjoyed this video , it would mean the world to me if you considered supporting my channel over at [ link ] this content . . .\nwin gene hoglan ' s signed ride cymbal : \u25bb [ link ] when you ' re playing with other musicians , your top priority is to be the . . .\ndon ' t make your electric guitar this way ! just learn to be safe with electricity . . . for more design details , please see : [ link ] it would . . .\ncamila cabello - 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friendly way . learn more\na loop is a bookmark to a section of a youtube video that can be played over and over . create your own practice loops that can be shared with the community , or saved in your own private space .\nchat with us in facebook messenger . find out what ' s happening in the world as it unfolds .\nthe u . s . consumer product safety commission announced a voluntary recall of 223 , 000 popular strollers following the death of an infant eight years ago and the near strangulation of another in 2006 .\nthe heads of the two infants became entangled between the tray and seat . but officials didn ' t link the cases to a specific brand and model of stroller until recently .\nin 2004 , a 6 - month - old california boy died after his head was trapped between his stroller ' s seat and the tray . in the 2006 incident , a 7 - month - old new york girl nearly died from similar circumstances .\nentrapment and strangulation can occur , especially to infants younger than 12 months of age , when a child is not harnessed ,\nthe cpsc said .\nan infant can pass through the opening between the stroller tray and seat bottom , but his / her head and neck can become entrapped by the tray . infants who become entrapped at the neck are at risk of strangulation .\nmanufactured between january 2004 and september 2007 , in a variety of colors , the strollers were sold nationwide at retail outlets , according to the cpsc .\nsince the stroller models involved in tuesday ' s recall were manufactured , newer models have been developed that don ' t pose the same risks .\nthis recall is part of a larger effort by cpsc to address fatalities that occurred prior to new and better stroller standards being in place ,\ncpsc spokesperson patty davis told cnn .\nin 2008 , a voluntary industry standard went into place addressing the height of the opening between the stroller ' s tray and the seat bottom .\nbecause used strollers are a popular item on many auction and aftermarket websites , customers are advised to check the model number used stroller they buy to make sure it isn ' t part of a recall .\n\u00a9 2018 cable news network . turner broadcasting system , inc . all rights reserved . cnn sans \u2122 & \u00a9 2016 cable news network .\nwith regard to the car safety line , although we are relatively new to the sector , we have been able to achieve a prestigious positioning , also due to having introduced the isofix system with a compatible base capable of accommodating two car seats from different groups , thus prolonging its use to four years and making the purchase better value . the stroller pliko mini was very well received both in italy and abroad \u2013 even though it has to face considerable competition from similar asian products \u2013 and has been a source of great satisfaction for us . consumers appreciate a product when they recognize its practicality ."]}
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code development space .\n( b ) the service may also provide notices of changes to the terms of service or other matters by displaying notices or links to notices to you generally on the service . if you provide notice to quick base , such notice shall be sent to : quickbase inc . , 150 cambridgepark drive , 5th floor , cambridge , ma 02141\ngoing forward , quickbase will remain in its cambridge , massachusetts headquarters and be led by ceo allison mnookin .\nintuit announced today that private equity firm welsh , carson , anderson & stowe ( wcas ) will acquire quickbase , as part of its strategy to focus on small business and tax software . intuit had announced the spinoff of quickbase as well as demandforce and quicken last august , and today announced that wcas was the buyer of quickbase .\nquickbase leaves inuit in a solid financial position . the company ' s revenue has been growing about 33 percent annually for the last 10 years and it is profitable . quickbase had more than $ 70 million in fiscal 2015 revenue . after the deal is complete , intuit said it will become one of quickbase ' s largest paying customers .\nmendix is one of quickbase ' s top rivals . mendix was founded in boston , massachusetts } in 2005 . mendix competes in the application software industry . compared to quickbase , mendix generates $ 62 . 4m more revenue .\nappian is one of quickbase ' s top competitors . appian is a public company that was founded in 1999 in reston , virginia . appian is in the application software field . compared to quickbase , appian has 455 more employees .\nanother complication is intuit\u2019s announcement that it will be selling quickbase ( as well as some of its other products ) . a buyer hasn\u2019t been announced which doesn\u2019t inspire confidence about support for quickbase or its long - term direction . if a suitable buyer is found though , and assuming they don\u2019t increase the price even higher , then we would still heartily recommend quickbase .\nquickbase offers a low - code application platform that non - technical \u2018citizen developers\u2019 can use to build applications without writing any computer code . \u201cintuit started thinking that quickbase would be focused on small businesses , \u201d explains allison mnookin , who had led the quickbase division at intuit and is now the new company\u2019s ceo . \u201cbut low code is transformational for the enterprise . \u201d\nquickbase prides itself in the extent to which business users can build applications all by themselves . \u201c92 % of quickbase citizen developers have no coding background , \u201d says mnookin . as confirmation , most of the attendees at empower were such citizen developers .\nquickbase has employees and is the fifth highest among it ' s top 10 competitors . the top 10 competitors average 269 .\nwelsh , carson , anderson & stowe plans to use quickbase to take advantage of opportunities in the low - code development space .\nintuit has finally found a buyer for its online application software quickbase : private equity firm welsh , carson , anderson & stowe .\nquickbase is a low - code platform that enables its users to create web databases and collect , manage , and share information .\nquickbase ' s revenue is the second highest among it ' s top 10 competitors . the top 10 competitors average $ 10m .\nwe have partnered with sympo , inc . for a number of years now . sympo has been with us every step of the way as we have evolved our quickbase realm and continued to learn how to make our systems stronger . at times this has meant consultation for best practices in developing our apps , and more recently this has been by helping us develop integrations and external pages for our organization constituents . sympo has helped us ensure that our quickbase apps are as simple as possible for our staff , and they have developed professional pages for external data entry .\nmnookin , however , is quick to point out that intuit represents only a fraction of quickbase\u2019s business moving forward . \u201cas of intuit\u2019s last fiscal year ending july 31 , 2015 , quickbase generated $ 70 million in revenue , not including revenue from intuit , \u201d mnookin explains .\nsympo , inc . has provided incredible support for our organization by working closely with our team to provide innovative ideas to streamline our processes and procedures , and provide timely feedback with any questions we have submitted about quick base , quick base / quickbooks integration , custom scripts , and more efficient ways to utilize quick base .\nquickbase has over 6 , 000 customers including half the fortune 100 , with flagship customers like procter & gamble , google , kayak . com , swisscom , as well as intuit itself , who will become one of quickbase\u2019s largest customers with more than 10 , 000 applications across all employees and departments .\noutsystems\u2019 ceo commented on the acquisition . \u201cthe market of quickbase and outsystems is a $ 15b opportunity but delivering a great low code platform to the enterprise requires a huge r & d investment , \u201d says paulo rosado , ceo of outsystems . \u201cwe\u2019re hopeful this acquisition will make quickbase a worthy competitor . \u201d\na range of different versions of the service are available , starting with quickbase essential $ 15 ( \u00a39 . 68 ) , per user , per month for a minimum of 10 users ( totalling \u00a396 . 87 per month ) . this is the most limited version of the service , allowing you just ten apps , one customisable form per table , a single home page interface for each app , and lacking support for extra integration features such as quickbase sync and the quickbase api .\nin fact , quickbase\u2019s traction with enterprise and midmarket companies made it a poor fit for intuit , which is redoubling its focus on the small business and consumer markets . this move puts quickbase squarely in competition with established enterprise low - 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based solution offers hassle - free deployment and administration for any workgroup or small department .\nbottom line : with a focus on letting business users get going with shared databases , quickbase ' s web - based solution offers hassle - free deployment and administration for any workgroup or small department .\neven in quickbase\u2019s case , however , customers often call upon third - party consultants or internal technical resources to set up early versions of their applications , and then let citizen developers take over from there .\nfundamental to quickbase\u2019s approach is the idea that everything you build with it is a self - contained app . while traditional database software would refer to tables , forms and reports , quickbase integrates everything and automates as much as possible . when you set up a table , the forms and reports to go with it are automatically generated for you . you can also add your own custom forms and reports as needed .\nhowever , quickbase\u2019s comparatively high prices sit a little awkwardly in the market . most small to medium enterprises that wish to give key teams the ability to develop data apps will at least need the features of the $ 500 ( \u00a3322 . 30 ) a month premier service . there\u2019s no option of getting the same range of features for just ten users at half the price , for example , making quickbase a potentially heavy commitment for smaller smes . there\u2019s definitely a place in the market for quickbase , however , particularly if your teams have outgrown the capabilities of excel or google sheets when it comes to tracking critical data .\ntoday marks an exciting moment in the history of quickbase . as our first day as an independent company , the team is ready to get started and deliver the best possible experiences for our customers and partners .\nlow - code platforms like quickbase empower a wide range of people with little to no programming skills \u2013 known as \u2018citizen developers\u2019 \u2013 to build enterprise - class applications that run on mobile , desktop , or web .\nas a hosted solution , one limitation of quickbase is that it doesn ' t talk to outside data sources ( as do access or alpha five ) . but with control over database backups and exports , you can create a batch interface to other systems or use the quickbase api to communicate from custom systems to your hosted database . generally , the focus of this powerful tool is to build databases that do one thing very well .\nthe rise of \u2018citizen development\u2019 signals the end of shadow it . that realization is one important takeaway from quickbase\u2019s second annual empower customer conference , and its first since intuit sold the company to an equity firm earlier this year .\nyou can create databases from scratch , but since quickbase provides several robust , fully functional database templates for 44 real - world business applications , among them sales and crm , legal , it , and project management . the latest version of quickbase also adds several all - in - one options , combining marketing and customer information ( marketing all - in - one ) and project scheduling and resource tracking ( process excellence all - in - one ) .\nquickbase also provides its users with one platform from which workgroups can easily create unlimited applications to automate business processes and improve communication and collaboration online . its applications solve business problems and help improve productivity and efficiency of its clients .\nit ' s important to point out that even though quickbase seems more expensive than the other products here , you save a bundle on development and deployment costs . you also save on server hardware when you use a hosted model .\nwhen forrester senior analyst john rymer attended the chicago - based intuit quickbase ' s first user conference earlier this year , he was surprised to find what he had come to suspect didn ' t really exist : a true citizen developer .\nwe have been partnered with sympo for many years at this point . they were not only very helpful with the creation of the quickbase application but have also been very attentive to the changes we need along the way . thanks sympo !\nto commemorate the day , we\u2019ve asked our ceo , allison , and some of our employees to share the reasons they are so excited for the next phase of quickbase and why the future is going to be even better and brighter than before .\nthe types of applications that citizen developers build can be remarkably varied and powerful . in quickbase\u2019s case , most applications are replacements for emailing microsoft excel files around , or squeezing data out of microsoft access databases running on computers underneath people\u2019s desks and the like .\nthe top 10 competitors in quickbase ' s competitive set are caspio , mendix , appian , trackvia , outsystems , knack , kony , k2 , intalio and data one . together they have raised over 871 . 8m between their estimated 4 . 0k employees .\nwith a strong emphasis on letting business managers , instead of it departments , design and use powerful , web - based , hosted workgroup applications , the newest version of quickbase for corporate workgroups continues to impress with a mix of a slick user interface and surprising depth .\nintuit has owned quickbase since 1999 , but announced last august plans to divest the business , along with demandforce and quicken . demandforce was sold to internet brands in january and quicken found a home with private equity firm h . i . g . capital just last week .\ndemandforce and quickbase are great businesses , but they do not support the quickbooks online ecosystem , and both serve customers that are up - market from our core small business customers ,\nintuit ceo brad smith said on a conference call in august following the divestiture news .\nwhile there will always be a role for it to support especially complex applications , the application integration market is itself experiencing citizen developer \u2013 or perhaps \u2018citizen integrator\u2019 \u2013 disruption as well . quickbase , for example , partners with zapier , and recently announced a new partnership with workato .\nbut after scores of interviews of users of these platforms , which , like intuit quickbase , position themselves for line of business users that want to create their own custom applications without writing code , he hadn ' t found a huge number of line of business users actively developing apps .\nfor example , i interviewed heather bryant , senior manager of technical solutions at sodexo , a global facilities management firm . bryant joined sodexo right out of college after earning degrees in journalism and history from northeastern university . now seven years later , she\u2019s built 130 business applications with quickbase .\nquickbase is a cloud - based application and database platform that allows businesses to reduce their dependence on restricted local spreadsheets and databases , while giving staff the tools to create and manage data apps as they need them . it\u2019s built to be simple , allowing staff to create databases without extensive training .\nquickbase ' s main distinguishing feature is that it ' s a hosted solution , so instead of installing software , you sign up for accounts within a browser . intuit recommends internet explorer 5 . 5 or later to access all the design features , though other browsers will work for most operations .\nquickbase aims to make app development easy , providing plenty of help and guidance on getting started . on top of that , hundreds of free apps are available from the quickbase app exchange , allowing you to use and modify them to your own requirements . once you\u2019ve added an app from the exchange , you can customise it by adding or deleting fields , just as you would with an app you\u2019d created yourself . available apps , from intuit , from third party developers , and from other users include project management tools , contact managers , asset tracking , and even support ticketing and crm helpdesk tools .\nit\u2019s clear this burgeoning market segment has turned a corner . \u201cthe low code market has finally arrived , \u201d explains allison mnookin , ceo of quickbase . and yet , the players in this space are not unanimous in how they define it , as the term \u2018low code\u2019 often competes with \u2018no code . \u2019\nintellyx advises companies on their digital transformation initiatives and helps vendors communicate their agility stories . as of the time of writing , outsystems is an intellyx customer . none of the other organizations mentioned are intellyx customers . quickbase covered jason bloomberg\u2019s expenses at empower , a standard industry practice . image credit : jason bloomberg .\nother low code vendors target different categories of applications . outsystems , for example , is particularly strong at supporting citizen developers\u2019 efforts at building mobile apps \u2013 a capability that is a roadmap item for quickbase . \u201cmobile is the cause for exponential growth of low code platforms , \u201d explains paulo rosado , ceo of outsystems .\nthe connector shows you different data sets stored on the remote service , and lets you import selected fields from one of them as a new quickbase table . the setup process allows you to choose exactly which data is imported and lets you configure a syncing schedule , allowing new entries from the remote service to be added automatically .\nquickbase is a low - code platform that enables its users to create web databases and collect , manage , and share information . the platform enables its users to create their own custom applications or customize a variety of ready - to - use applications for project management , sales force automation , and it management without writing code .\nsympo has created a game changer of a system for us . i ' ve been working with them for over a year . they ' ve developed , managed and provided technical assistance for our quick base account . what they ' ve created in quickbase is beyond our expectations . julie in particular has been a delight . i highly recommend .\nquickbase premier costs $ 25 ( \u00a316 . 11 ) per user , per month , with a minimum of 20 users and a much wider range of features , including customisable user rules , cross - app integration and relationships . plus there\u2019s the ability to open apps up to everyone on the internet , rather than just your own logged in users .\nquickbase realizes , however , that even such pseudocode - based integration tooling doesn\u2019t cover every enterprise integration use case \u2013 and thus supports more traditional api - based integration as well . using modern apis is straightforward and would reasonably fall in the \u2018low code\u2019 category , but does require more technical skills than a \u2018no code\u2019 citizen developer is likely to possess .\nwe partnered with sympo to more effectively use quickbase and specifically to help create a better flow for how our tables were integrated . the staff was very easy to work with and not only improved our workflow , but also educated staff along the way , so that we understood the changes and could potentially make changes on our own in the future .\nquick base is the platform that businesses use to quickly turn ideas about better ways to work into apps that make them more efficient , informed and productive . quick base is used by more than 6 , 000 customers , including half of the fortune 100 , across a variety of industries and use cases . please visit : www . quickbase . com .\nquickbase automatically creates a report page for your tables , and generally makes a fair stab at displaying useful content from all but the most complex data sets . these , along with a shortcut button to create new data entries , provide an easily accessible front end to your app . however , if you\u2019re working with a lot of fields , you\u2019ll want to create custom reports .\ngiven his audience contained hundreds of citizen developers , many of whom are building mission critical applications that integrate with existing applications , his opinion appeared at best out of date or at worst , simply misinformed . \u201cwe have many customers with quite a bit of success in those white spaces , \u201d quickbase\u2019s mnookin counters . \u201ccitizen developers are the present behind the tree he almost missed . \u201d\nbut as rymer went about the activities at empower 2015 , he kept bumping into them \u2014 the operations people , that is , who putting together customized apps via quickbase ' s low - code platform - as - a - service ( paas ) . they weren ' t just here and there , or as part of a carefully curated group by the vendor . they were everywhere .\nquickbase is an up - and - coming player in the exploding \u2018low code\u2019 platform market , as larger vendors like appian , mendix , outsystems , and urltoken have helped to differentiate low code platforms from overlapping markets like the application platform - as - a - service ( apaas ) and the earlier rapid application development ( rad ) markets ( see my october 2015 article on mendix ) .\nquickbase is an extremely capable platform that allows you and your staff to quickly implement databases and apps without specialist development skills . it\u2019s more capable and flexible than excel for carrying out data tasks such as task lists , stock control and tracking performance data . it\u2019s deep enough to allow you to implement more advanced cataloguing and project management databases , or even use as a backend for your corporate support desk .\nover the last year or so , quickbase has improved its customization abilities so that you can not only add or tweak table structures ( including creating new relational tables ) but also control the look and feel of your forms and reports . to test the database table feature , we created blank tables for products and customers , then imported more than 10 , 000 records via a csv file without encountering any problems .\nalthough quickbase doesn\u2019t have dedicated mobile apps , its mobile - optimised site gives you easy access to your databases . it looks and works more smoothly than many dedicated saas apps , allowing you to view reports and add new records in a touchscreen - friendly interface . if you need more advanced features , such as the ability to add a new table , you can switch to desktop site mode in your mobile browser .\nwe have came into contact with sympo after working with another partner on an application hosted on the quickbase platform . the development with the previous partner did not go well at all but with sympo we have experienced what a good consultant can really do for you in a super short time . sympo is providing a professional and prompt service and we have always been extremely satisfied with all of their work . thank you sympo .\nquickbase , inc . ( \u201cquick base\u201d ) provides access to quick base service ( as defined below ) pursuant to the following terms and conditions . these quick base terms of service apply to both individuals and registered entities ( as defined below ) , and are effective immediately upon your clicking the\nstart my trial\nor upon accessing the service for which these terms of service have been accepted on your behalf . you may not use the service or any applications made available through the service until you or an authorized entity or individual who has granted you access , has read and accepted all of the terms of service . as used in the terms of service , the terms\nyou\n,\nyour\nor\nuser\nall refer to both the person using the service in any way , including those registered as , for , or on behalf of a corporate entity , such as a company , business , affiliated entities , corporation , government agency , or other business entity and its employees , subcontractors , affiliates , and all other persons or entities permitted to access and use the service or any applications made available through the service in any way . for purposes hereof , \u201cregistered entity\u201d means the customer of quick base that has subscribed for and is paying the fees for the service and expressly excludes the third party end users of such quick base customer .\ncontrol over user access is excellent , and you can decide who has view - only , read - write , and admin rights . unique in this review , quickbase lets you create e - mail notifications for data operations , so that if important records are changed , relevant users can find out . for the enterprise striving toward single sign - on , the latest version adds ldap support so that your users can authenticate against a common user store .\nif you need something a bit more interactive , a grid edit box lets you and your colleagues easily add and edit multiple records at once . a range of different reports , charts and graphs are available , including pie charts , bar charts and line graphs , while quickbase\u2019s summary report can show you how many records meet certain criteria , and act as a shortcut to displaying just those records . for example , we were able to see how many orders had been made by each of our clients , and then click in to view them .\nyou can pull out reports as a one - off for your immediate reference , or create permanent shared reports that automatically update themselves as new data is added . quickbase\u2019s report creation options can be found by clicking into the table you want to extract data from , expanding the reports and charts option , and then clicking new . this bit of navigation isn\u2019t quite as intuitive as we\u2019d have liked , and some of the help documentation referring to it could be clearer , too . but once you\u2019ve got to the report creation options , it\u2019s all smooth sailing .\nfor larger enterprises , quickbase platform and unlimited give you a developer sandbox that allows you to create copies of live applications which you can modify and then reintegrate with the original app . other features at this level include custom branding , extra application and storage capacity , and more responsive support . they\u2019re expensive , at $ 40 ( \u00a325 . 78 ) and $ 65 ( \u00a341 . 89 ) per user , per month respectively , but the range of features and potentially unlimited api accesses make them suitable for use as part of the core application infrastructure of even the largest of companies .\nsympo ' s methodical approach was essential to helping us get back on track after a botched implementation with a service provider out of texas . aurora and her team assessed the implementation , they were diplomatic , took the time to reach out to the previous service provider and only after 3 weeks , helped figure out the areas that were not working . they are true business partners . they are there for us by email and phone . they have the technical expertise . and they understand the implications of quickbase and quickbooks to our business processes and financial reporting . they stick with it and use their technical expertise to ensure our business is supported . thank you !\nalternatively , or additionally , you can simply specify the fields you wish to include , and enter data manually by hand . you can add entries using either a form , or quickbase\u2019s grid edit option , which lets you add multiple entries via a spreadsheet - style interface . you have to manually save changes when editing on the grid , using either the save and apply changes buttons , or the control - s keyboard shortcut , which is captured by quickbooks when you\u2019re using the grid entry screen . as your app grows , relationships between tables are easy to set up , with step - by - step instructions that guide you through the process , allowing you to easily use a lookup field to display content from one table in another .\nat my previous company sympo was contracted to make some drastic changes to an application we had developed but didn ' t have the expertise needed for the changes . sympo did a great job gathering information about what the desired final product would look like and how it should operate . over the course of development they contacted me several times for clarification and also provided draft versions of the software for me to review and provide feedback . in all cases the feedback was received well and changes made to resolve any issues in a timely fashion . after completion of the project they spent as much time as needed teaching me how to use the new features . after project completion their support was as good as during development . i highly recommend sympo for business applications that are based on quickbase .\nquick base has been a great tool for me and my team . my first exposure to quickbase came at a time when my team was in desperate need of a project management tool . the quick base team worked diligently with us to understand our business , and then to implement a quick base application that made the administrative piece of our business so much easier as well as providing an accuracy of data input and reporting that was previously lacking . it became so easy to share data with other teams . we were fortunate to be \u0091pioneers\u0092 in our company with utilizing quick base . i would be remiss if i did not express the extreme professionalism of the sympo team . i always felt they had my team\u0092s needs first and foremost in their consideration . they spent a great deal of time understanding our needs before proposing the application . they helped us to understand the details of how the application would work and what the benefits would be . sympo has been a great team to work with , and i am very proud to be associated with them .\nwhen creating your own apps or adding tables to an extant app , you can import data from an existing spreadsheet , either by copying and pasting or by importing xlsx , tsv , or csv files . you can only import a single sheet at a time though , so if your source workbook includes multiple tabs then you\u2019ll need to bring each one in individually . note that character errors can result if you don\u2019t ensure that your exported files use utf - 8 character encoding .\nthe report and chart generator lets you display and interact with your data in a variety of ways . you can add a simple table display , which just shows your data as though it were a page from a spreadsheet .\ntemporal data , such as due dates or a project\u2019s active timespan , can be displayed on a calendar . we were also particularly pleased to find that you can display records that have start and end dates as a gantt chart , making it easy to display historical data and projected schedules for project management tasks . if you\u2019re working with address data , you can even display it on a map ; on which note , intuit is signed up to the ( now legally defunct ) safe harbor data protection framework .\nas saas , it\u2019s by definition more connected than an access database or excel spreadsheet , allowing staff to easily share their apps , pull data from each other\u2019s reports , and making it easy for you to monitor the apps created by everyone using your business\u2019s account . the ability to pull data across from other services means that you can easily integrate external sales and crm platforms with internal processes .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\ninvesting in research and development , in fact , is one of mnookin\u2019s top priorities , and wcas is fully supportive of such an investment . \u201cwe\u2019re doubling down on product development and doubling our investment in r & d , \u201d mnookin says . \u201cwe\u2019ll also be investing in sales and marketing . \u201d\nsuch applications can meet the needs of the business quickly and efficiently , and can be an important part of how transformed it organizations empower self - service capabilities as part of broader enterprise digital transformation initiatives .\nin fact , revenue from intuit accounts for a percentage of its business in the \u201clow single digits , \u201d according to mnookin , \u201cnot a material part of our revenue . \u201d\nthe transaction with intuit is subject to customary closing conditions , including requisite regulatory approvals , and is expected to close during the first half of 2016 .\nintellyx advises companies on their digital transformation initiatives and helps vendors communicate their agility stories . as of the time of writing , outsystems is an intellyx customer . none of the other organizations mentioned are intellyx customers . image credit : intuit .\njason bloomberg is president of industry analyst firm intellyx . follow jason bloomberg on twitter or linkedin .\nintuit maintained the strengths of each business , but said the companies were just too far outside of its core focus to justify keeping them .\nfinancial terms of the deal were not disclosed , however intuit said previously it expects something in the range of $ 500 million in combined proceeds from the sale of each company .\nby registering you become a member of the cbs interactive family of sites and you have read and agree to the terms of use , privacy policy and video services policy . you agree to receive updates , alerts and promotions from cbs and that cbs may share information about you with our marketing partners so that they may contact you by email or otherwise about their products or services . you will also receive a complimentary subscription to the zdnet ' s tech update today and zdnet announcement newsletters . you may unsubscribe from these newsletters at any time .\n\u00a9 2018 cbs interactive . all rights reserved . privacy policy | cookies | ad choice | advertise | terms of use | mobile user agreement\na handful , here and there ? sure . a special cadre of users of the similar vendors in this space , such as caspio and snappii ? absolutely . but , overall , it seemed the majority of people using these platforms were professional developers , rymer told cmswire .\nhere would be a good place to note that the so - called citizen developer trend has been part of the tech vernacular for a few years . every so often a consulting firm or a tech publication will declare that the next evolution of enterprise technology will be led by these citizen developers .\nlately , though , this trend has been gaining traction especially as companies as salesforce and microsoft release and build upon their own iterations of these platforms , lightning and powerapps , respectively .\nbut the breakdown of users had been unclear . professional developers have been gravitating to them in part because market demand for a certain feature or function can spring up overnight - - especially if it is a customer - facing function .\nhe sat next to them at lunch . he chaired a session full of them . he addressed a crowd and asked all the professional developers to raise their hands . few people did .\nrymer left the conference convinced that low code platforms are a viable and increasingly popular tool for business users .\nthere is a split occurring between the professional and non - professional app developers in these platforms that is becoming very noticeable and significant ,\nhe now says .\nat the same time , the use case is changing for professional developers that have added these platforms to their tool sets . rymer explored this issue in a recent research report entitled\nlow - code platforms deliver customer - facing apps fast , but will they scale up ?\n( spoiler alert : the answer turns out to be yes ) in which he noted that\napplication development and delivery ( ad & d ) professionals\nfirst began using low - code platforms on a project - by - project basis and are expanding from there .\nas the use cases grow , it is essential that these platforms are able to scale to support bigger and more apps , he wrote .\nprofessional developers , make no mistake , are a key constituent of these platforms however \u2014 and the vendors realize that .\n\u201cthe market is moving too fast for anyone to create something from scratch , \u201d he says . \u201cso regardless of whether a user is a professional developer or a citizen developer , folks have to be able to leverage a network other people solving similar problems using building blocks of apps based on repeatable use cases that can be tweaked and customized in the last mile at real time . \u201d\nipg acquires acxiom for $ 2 . 3b , sparkpost names new ceo , more news\nchange the way you look at content management : muhi s . majzoub of opentext\nread more about us or learn how to advertise here . we also have a reader advisory board .\npowered by sitecore and coveo . smgp v2 . 1 . 6653 . 37924 .\nrecognizes the best cloud platform as a service ( paas ) that increases the speed of development of cloud applications , reduces cost of development , automates deployment , and provides flexibility and scalability . this includes cloud enablement capabilities .\nnetsuite ' s proven , secure , reliable and scalable suitecloud platform delivers the customization and extensibility you need to make netsuite the business management platform of choice for companies seeking industry specific functionality . netsuite ' s suitecloud is a comprehensive offering of cloud - based products , development tools and services designed to help customers and commercial software developers take advantage of the significant economic benefits of cloud computing . based on netsuite , the industry ' s leading provider of cloud - based financials / erp software suites , suitecloud enables customers to run their core business operations in the cloud , and software developers to target new markets quickly with newly - created mission - critical applications built on top of mature and proven business processes . the complete suitecloud offering includes netsuite ' s multi - tenant , always - on saas infrastructure ; the netsuite business suite of applications ( accounting / erp , crm and ecommerce ) ; and the ns - bos development platform . the suitecloud developer network ( sdn ) is a comprehensive developer program for independent software vendors ( isvs ) who build apps for suitecloud . all available suiteapps are listed on suiteapp . com , a single - source online marketplace where netsuite customers can find applications to meet specific business process or industry - specific needs .\noutsystems provides the enterprise rapid application delivery ( rad ) platform that makes it easy to develop apps once and deliver seamlessly across ios , android , windows phone , and web - deeply integrated with existing cloud and on - premises databases and systems of record . outsystems platform enables the rapid delivery and effortless change of large application portfolios and is available as a public cloud , private cloud and on - premises solution . over 450 enterprise organizations in 25 countries across 22 industries use the platform to deliver beautiful mobile and web apps in record time . with outsystems platform , developers can model all aspects of applications visually , without any low - level coding . the\ndevelop once for all devices\napproach leverages responsive design and hybrid architecture to create multi - device applications ( including native capabilities ) without extra effort . a powerful set of open source connectors allows for easy integration to everything - including enterprise systems , cloud services and databases . using powerful visual modeling , the platform allows users to create and change application with blazing speed .\nwinning an siia codie award serves as incredible market validation for your company and award winning product , and also increases visibility and brand recognition . view our winners circle by year .\ncelebrate excellence and achievement in the technology industry by honoring outstanding teams , individuals and firms for their accomplishments , leadership and commitment to the industry . it is separate from the siia codie awards , which acknowledge excellence in specific products and services .\nbest solution integrating content into an application lexisnexis , lexisnexis ? total search v . 2\nbest secondary education instructional solution : other content areas kaplan k12 learning services , study skills online 3 . 0\nthe central feature that all low code platforms share is an environment where non - technical business users can create and modify business applications . in the large enterprise environment , however , none of these vendors expect business users to perform all the tasks necessary to build and maintain the apps they have a hand in building .\nthe question , therefore , is whether \u2018no code\u2019 is really different from \u2018low code . \u2019 in fact , both low code and no code platforms allow for it or other technical resources to add code when necessary . the real difference is how much application building business users can accomplish with no coding whatsoever .\noutsystems recognizes , however , that mobile apps raise the level of technical expertise necessary to build enterprise - class applications . \u201cbuilding robust , highly usable mobile apps a complex set of technical skills , \u201d rosado continues . \u201cplatforms like outsystems abstract those skills with low code . \u201d\nfor citizen developers at small to midsize organizations , the integration required to connect low code apps to corporate systems is rarely more complicated than simple database queries \u2013 a capability that modern low code platforms easily support .\nfor larger enterprises , however , integration can be more challenging , as low code applications might have to connect to a variety of legacy enterprise applications or data stores . and while low code platforms from vendors like mendix offer broad integration capabilities out of the box , the vendor still has the expectation that technical personnel will assist with integration tasks .\noutsystems realizes that citizen developers might tackle simpler integration tasks , while it personnel will likely take over once applications become more complex . \u201clow code platforms enable citizen developers to build apps that while simple , integrate with existing systems , \u201d explains outsystems\u2019 rosado . as a result , low code apps \u201ccan also evolve to become large mission - critical systems that can be taken over by it developers . \u201d\nboth zapier and workato offer simple , no code connectors to popular applications that citizen developers can use to integrate their bespoke app to a number of third - party applications . zapier is the simpler tool , while workato allows citizen developers to create loops and branches in their integration logic using english - like \u2018pseudocode . \u2019\nthe presence of a gartner analyst at empower muddied the waters . according to his presentation at empower , gartner research vp mark driver believes that the citizen development sweet spot is for simple applications that are stand - alone and not mission critical . furthermore , any application beyond a certain level of complexity would fall in \u2018white space\u2019 outside the citizen development sweet spot .\nthis difference of opinion over just how sophisticated the apps citizen developers build , in fact , is at the heart of many executives\u2019 concerns about the trend . after all , the more powerful low code platforms become , the more likely a security or compliance breach or other fiasco might result from citizen developers\u2019 lack of technical expertise .\nthe underlying issue isn\u2019t how powerful citizen developers\u2019 apps are , but rather the shifting responsibilities of the it department \u2013 and this shift hammers a nail in the coffin of shadow it , as low code platforms provide new ways for the business to partner with it , rather than working around it .\nin essence , the bring - your - own - device ( byod ) movement that prompted it departments to loosen the reigns of control over business users\u2019 technology choices is extending into \u2018bring - your - own - application\u2019 space with the rise of enterprise app stores , and now into the \u2018 build - your - own - application\u2019 arena with today\u2019s exploding low code / no code movement .\nthis organizational upheaval in it organizations , in fact , is one critical aspect of the transformation aspect of digital transformation \u2013 a work in progress at most organizations . \u201cthe it leadership mindset is still shifting , \u201d mnookin explains .\nhowever , there\u2019s no turning back , as low code vendors must continue to empower citizen developers . \u201cthe alternative would be moving slower than the market demands , \u201d mnookin says \u2013 an option no low code vendor has the luxury to consider .\npcmag reviews products independently , but we may earn affiliate commissions from buying links on this page . terms of use .\neasy - to - use design features , powerful library of real - world business applications saves time , web - based service means excellent network support for workgroups .\nno standalone app support , won ' t connect ' live ' to other database systems .\nas in past releases , the sign - up process is nicely thought out . we created a small test workgroup of five users in just minutes by inviting other users in a workgroup via e - mail .\nthe control over form field placement isn ' t as wysiwyg as in access or filemaker pro , but it does the job well . we liked the enhanced support for lists of values ( which can come from a database query ) . a nice improvement in the latest version is a grid control , which lets users do mass searches and updates , a real time - saver for editing data ."]}
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based boa technology is targeting velcro and all other latching , tightening and cinching systems .\nevery boa dial is designed to give you the ideal fit to best leverage all of the amazing technology in your medical device .\nboa technology , based in colorado usa , is the developer of the patented , award - winning boa lacing system . the boa lacing system can be found on over five million pairs of footwear around the world .\nthe denver post named boa technology , makers of the patented , award - winning boa closure system , third on its list of top small workplaces ( companies with less than 150 employees ) . in the same report , boa technology president mark soderberg was honored as top business leader . the . . . read more\n( denver , colo . ) \u2014boa technology , makers of the award - winning , patented boa closure system , today was named to outside magazine\u2019s fifth annual \u201cbest places to work\u201d list . boa technology was ranked 60th out of 100 selected companies . profiles of the top - ten - performing small , medium . . . read more\na creative company from day one , boa technology is also committed to intuitive design . in addition to the features and benefits that deliver a dialed - in fit , boa technology\u2019s latest dial development \u2013 the l6 reel platform \u2013 boasts responsive impact protection and dirt contamination performance . in addition , boa technology is proud to integrate form and function with its custom color program . boa closure system dials can be ordered in translucent , metallic or otherwise customized surface areas to complement any product pairing .\nhow much do boa technology employees make ? glassdoor has salaries , wages , tips , bonuses , and hourly pay based upon employee reports and estimates .\nwe caught up with the good people at boa technology in their denver offices to talk more about the brand and where they hope to go from here .\ngary hammerslag , founder and ceo of boa technology , said , \u201cas awareness of boa technology has expanded , it has grown apparent that application of the system has tremendous potential in many footwear categories and also on non - footwear products . for example , you can now find the boa closure system on helmets by both pro - tec and smith as well as medical braces . \u201d\non - site boa specialists will retrofit attendees\u2019 shoes with the boa closure system ( denver , colo . ) \u2014boa technology inc . , maker of the patented , award - winning boa closure system , is giving attendees of this month\u2019s outdoor retailer summer market ( or ) an opportunity to \u201cget closure\u201d . . . read more\ndjo global inc . recently launched a new splinting and spinal bracing product line that uses patented exos thermoformable technology .\nthe implementation of the boa cft has contributed greatly to facilitating excellent teamwork between boa and ryder .\nif you want to know more about how to fit your boa technology supports see the ankle support or knee support with boa closure video or contact us , on 01329 848658 or fill out our contact form , for further information .\nthe boa technology team has tested more than 2 , 900 products through its field testing process , amounting to more than 92 , 000 overall hours of rigorous testing under tough conditions . with a focus on innovation and fit , boa technology\u2019s fit lab is a hands - on experience dedicated to product trial and providing brands with the opportunity to co - create .\ndenver , co - in 2001 , boa technology founder gary hammerslag started with one big idea to replace traditional shoelaces in snowboard boots with a faster , more convenient method of lacing up .\nfootwear veteran alois badegruber will work alongside boa founder gary hammerslag ( denver , colo . ) \u2014boa technology inc . , maker of the patented , award - winning boa closure system , has hired alois badegruber to head up its european - based sales , marketing and service efforts . badegruber . . . read more\nabout boa technology with offices in steamboat springs , denver , colorado , hong kong and chiba , japan , boa technology inc . , is the creator of the award - winning , patented boa closure system . the revolutionary boa\u00ae closure system , backed by the dialed in for life guarantee , optimizes product design and enables a more \u201cdialed - in fit\u201d . the ultimate result is superior performance and a level of customizable comfort never before experienced in the sports and medical industry . visit urltoken for more information .\nwhen asked about the state of its brand , each employee at boa technology\u2019s denver headquarters echoes the same sentiment uttered by their industrious founder in the late 1990s : this is only the beginning .\ndrawing from over ten years of experience creating closure solutions for high performance sporting goods brands , boa has applied its technology to medical bracing products . dial in a whole new level of fit .\nabout boa\u00ae technology : with offices in denver , colo . , austria , hong kong , china , and japan , boa technology inc . , is the creator of the award - winning , patented boa\u00ae closure system . the revolutionary boa closure system , backed by the dialed in for life guarantee , optimizes product design and enables a more \u201cdialed - in fit\u201d . the ultimate result is superior performance and a level of customizable comfort never before experienced in the sports and medical industry . urltoken for more information .\naward - winning boa closure system is now found on over 26 million products worldwide ( denver , colo . ) \u2014boa technology inc . , maker of the patented , award - winning boa closure system , was recently named one of the country\u2019s 25 most innovative brands by circleup , a social marketplace . . . read more\nboa technology inc . is pleased to announce the appointment of shawn neville to the position of chief executive officer , effective immediately . boa , a global leader in revolutionizing fit , welcomes neville and his extensive experience in global executive leadership within the footwear and apparel industries .\nthe boa\u00ae technology inc . produce the famous and patented boa\u00ae clasp system . . invented to replace the lacing from snowboard - boots . many different production - snowboard , cycling , golf , athletics , outdoor , medicin and worker protection the company was founded . . .\nboa technology korea inc . 5f dorim bldg . , 40 dosin - ro 15 - gil , yeongdeungpo - gu , seoul , 07374 , korea office + 82 70 4086 9840 info _ korea @ urltoken\n\u201cbehind each and every boa dial is a careful , detailed design and production process that ensures each product meets the highest industry standards , \u201d said boa technology president mark soderberg , a two - time national mountain biking masters champion and avid boa technology user . \u201cinnovation is encouraged and celebrated at our company , and the team uses customized machinery to emulate the roughest of conditions , ensuring each product that leaves our team is ready to accompany consumers on any type of adventure . \u201d\non - site specialists will install the boa closure system on attendees\u2019 shoesjanuary 14 , 2014 ( denver , colo . ) \u2014boa technology inc . , maker of the patented , award - winning boa closure system , is giving attendees at the upcoming outdoor retailer winter market ( o . r . ) an opportunity to . . . read more\nto celebrate and highlight these milestones of product , industry ingenuity and brand successes , boa technology recently launched a video series highlighting how the boa closure system allows its users to experience freedom of movement and oneness with their gear . whether you defy gravity or prefer the earth beneath your feet , boa technology wants every user to experience absolute freedom . when your gear is simply an extension of who you are , your only job is to do what you do \u2013 further and faster .\n( denver , colo . ) \u2014on sunday the denver post listed boa technology , makers of the patented , award - winning boa closure system , thirteenth on its list of denver\u2019s top small workplaces ( companies with less than 150 employees ) . boa technology was just one of four companies ( from the 114 business ranked on the list ) profiled in the sunday , april 21st edition of the denver post for its corporate health and wellness program as a major contributor to its creative , fitness - oriented corporate culture .\nboa technology ' s closure system has been a huge hit on snowboard boots , claiming more than one - third of the market . it is succeeding the shoelace in sport shoes , with more than a dozen using it .\nboa technology japan inc . tokiwa bld . 8f 1 - 14 - 11 fujimi , chuo - ku chiba , japan 260 - 0015 office + 81 43 304 6526 fax + 81 43 304 6527 info _ japan @ urltoken\nthose early designs evolved into the boa closure system and in 1998 , hammerslag founded boa technology to help sell his big new idea to the footwear industry . naturally , the new lacing system appealed to the snowboarding crowd and when it was officially introduced in 2001 , he found eager partners in k2 and vans \u2014 two companies boa continues to work with to this day .\nwith rowdy keeping a watchful eye , prototype supervisor tamara white makes a repair at boa technology ' s warehouse offices along denver ' s south platte river . the company will soon move to a larger space in the taxi development .\nboa technology inc . , maker of the patented , award - winning boa closure system found on many brands of premium cycling shoes , is launching its second - ever ride that changed it all contest celebrating the human spirit to push past overwhelming obstacles to achieve lofty goals . two . . . read more\ndallas , tx \u2013 december 7 , 2016 \u2014dignitana , a world leader in medical scalp - cooling technology , has entered an exclusive partnership with boa\u00ae technology , creator of the award - winning , patented boa\u00ae system , to produce an adaptive , precision fit cap for use with the dignicap\u00ae scalp cooling system . dignicap\u00ae was cleared by the u . s . food and drug administration in december 2015 , and is the first medical scalp cooling device to receive fda clearance .\nevery boa dial used in cycling shoes and helmets is designed to give you the ideal fit to best leverage all of the amazing technology in your gear . that way , you can get even more out of what you put in .\nboa\u2019s technology is so unique . can you speak to any innovation on the tech ? we are always making incremental improvements ! with more to come from dial innovation and lace guides . each of our projects take two years of development .\ndenver , colo . , march 31 , 2016 \u2013 boa\u00ae technology inc . , which began as a basement dream for an entrepreneur in the colorado rockies , has now taken its award - winning boa\u00ae closure system to more than 300 brand partners and 33 countries , with over 64 million dials powering product across the globe .\n\u201cwe are delighted to partner with dignitana and applaud the innovation and clinical rigor that makes them a world leader in scalp cooling therapeutics , \u201d said bret bostock , global manager for boa technology\u2019s medical division . \u201cwe recognize the critical impact that this device brings to cancer patients across the country , and we are enormously pleased that our technology is being used to enhance quality of life for so many in this meaningful way . \u201d\nboa thinks of ryder as a\nlong - term partner and friend .\nthe exos form spine bracing system incorporates patented exos thermoformable technology in a modular , prefabricated , semi - universal patent pending design that has boa technology\u2019s advanced closure system , delivering a brace that can be customized to fit a patient while delivering superior support and decompression . the exos form spine bracing line includes five products representing the first in a series of lower lumber spinal orthoses that will include thoracolumbosacral , lumbosacral , lumbar and sacroiliac orthoses .\nboa technology has seen their business grow rapidly , and their manufacturing needs have increased accordingly . in march 2006 , ryder established a dedicated customer focus team ( cft ) to deal exclusively with boa business , with a full spectrum of functions including mechanical development , demand management , quality assurance and production material control as well as supply chain management .\nthe boa system originated in 1998 in the snowboard industry to provide customized comfort and smooth , even closures in boots without pressure points . designed to address deficiencies found in traditional snowboard boot closures , boa innovations opened the door to improved fit and performance in multiple sport categories . today , boa technology provides fit solutions across many industries , including a host of prescription orthotics and prosthetics and over - the - counter support braces . boa\u2019s partnership with dignitana brings it solidly into a new sector of the wearable precision medical solutions .\nthe boa\u00ae technology inc . produce the famous and patented boa\u00ae clasp system . . invented to replace the lacing from snowboard - boots . many different production - snowboard , cycling , golf , athletics , outdoor , medicin and worker protection the company was founded 1999 in sreamboat springs , colorado . the clasp system increase functionality , comfort and the individuel accuracy of fit .\nall of us at boa are actively involved in the activities our technology enhances . we are riders , hikers , runners , golfers , and cyclists . we get psyched when it snows . we seek singletrack to ride , emerald green fairways to walk , and endless trails to hike .\ncoming into 2016 , boa\u2019s growth will be more evident than ever . with a two - year incubation time to innovate new technology , boa has seen expansion into helmets with oakley , a partnership with new england ropes with burton , an athletic track shoe with new balance , and an adidas tour 360 boost golf shoe , all of which will be hitting shelves this year .\n\u201ci am confident that with shawn\u2019s successful track record and passion for innovation , brand building , team building , and this industry , the next chapter of boa will be even stronger , \u201d said gary hammerslag , founder and chairman of the board of boa technology . \u201cfrom our humble beginnings in 2001 , when we created a breakthrough closure system for snowboard boots , boa now works with over 300 premier brand partners around the world that have created products with over 80 million boa dials , improving how consumers experience fit and performance . and we have only just begun ! \u201d\nwhile building the medical business at boa technology , capra often uncovered opportunities within the custom market that did not fit within boa\u2019s business model of developing mass produced products with its manufacturing partners . \u201cin order to fulfill the demand for boa usage on custom products , which are made individually to each patient , it made the most sense to create a new company that could focus on and support this portion of the medical industry . thus was born , click medical , \u201d capra added .\nwith over 25 million boa - powered products worldwide , the award - winning , patented boa closure system is reinventing how shoes , medical braces , equipment , and nearly everything else performs .\nfor over 12 years , boa technology has been producing the world\u2019s premium closure system that is now used on over 25 million products worldwide on products ranging from snowboard boots to bike shoes , running shoes , golf shoes , hunting and fishing boots , as well as ski gloves , helmets and many others . all boa - powered products are backed by the company\u2019s \u201c dialed in for life guarantee \u201d .\n\u201cexos is an innovative technology platform that will help drive sustaining and disruptive innovation in new and existing markets , \u201d steve ingel , president of djo global\u2019s bracing & support business unit , stated in the release .\ndenver , colo . ( march 27 , 2014 ) \u2013 boa technology , inc . , and newly incorporated click medical , have partnered to provide solutions for custom orthotic , prosthetic , and adjustable cast medical devices , all powered by the boa\u00ae closure system . by providing assembled kits of boa components , specially designed and optimized for certain types of medical devices , click medical enables an orthopedic doctor , a prosthetist or an orthotist to create unique closure and adjustment solutions for the devices they provide their patients . boa will continue to provide its boa closure system to medical brands that produce ready - made medical devices and footwear including ossur , deroyal , 3m , exos and dr . comfort among others .\n\u201cwhen people are athletic , it requires a certain discipline that permeates their whole lives , \u201d boa technology president mark soderberg , a national mountain - bike champion , told the denver post . the company channels that sports - related discipline and focused work ethic to creative problem solving , innovation and creativity in the workplace .\nnew office , new hires , new chapter for the innovators of purpose - built closure and adjustment systemsdenver , co \u2013 last week , boa technology and zeppelin development broke ground on a 140 , 000 - square - foot office building in denver\u2019s rino ( river north arts district ) neighborhood to . . . read more\nryder is proud to have worked with boa for the past ten years . we have provided boa with a one - step manufacturing service , performing a range of functions and adding value in diverse dimensions .\nboa and ryder got together and studied the concepts and ergonomics of the products , evaluating small - quantity samples by building testing moulds . we channeled resources into working with boa in the product development stage .\nthe boa m4 system is commonly found on mid - cut boots and should be located on the tongue .\nabout click medical : based in steamboat springs , colo . , click medical develops innovative medical solutions using boa technology components . click medical solutions make it simple for practitioners , technicians or central fabricators to integrate boa components into superior functioning , custom orthotics , casting , and prosthetic sockets . click patients are empowered to easily adjust , don / doff , and properly fit their medical devices resulting in daylong comfort and excellent performance . urltoken for more information .\ndial in the perfect tension for a stable , secure fit . for braces , boa\u2019s circumferential compression helps erase pressure points and expedite injury recovery . for prosthetics , boa delivers an intimate fit and movement that feels more natural .\nboa founder gary hammerslag started with one big idea to replace traditional shoelaces in snowboard boots with a faster , more convenient method of lacing up . in 2001 , the boa fit system was introduced to the world with our first partners , k2 and vans . since then boa has found a home with many partners across a number of different industries .\nactesso are proud to announce the launch of our brand new range of boa technology supports . available for knee and ankle braces , these supports use a unique , patented , closure system for easy and effective application , allowing them to be adjusted to provide a perfect fit . this not only increases the level of support provided but also ensures comfort as long as you need it .\nthe revolutionary boa closure system , backed by the dialed in for life guarantee\u00ae , delivers the ultimate connection between users and their favorite products , transforming their experiences through a fast , customizable and comfortable fit . products powered by the boa closure system can be found in the golf , snow sports , utility , safety , cycling , outdoors , medical and protective equipment categories worldwide . boa technology as a company has also experienced tremendous growth in recent years . the employee headcount increased by 47 percent from 2015 to 2016 and the company now has offices in six countries . in total , its brand partners represent 33 countries across the globe .\nthe entirely new website , urltoken , will focus on educating consumers about boa , including the varying configurations across products and categories with boa brand partners , as well as provide a platform to communicate new innovations , company news , and events . additionally , as the company continues to stand behind the boa guarantee , customers can easily request replacement parts directly from the website .\nif anyone is up to the challenge , it is the team at boa . very few companies have the guts to try and improve on a product that\u2019s existed for more than 5 , 500 years . with its innovative shoelaces , boa actually has .\nthe entirely new website , theboasystem . com , will focus on educating consumers about boa , including the varying configurations across products and categories with boa brand partners , as well as provide a platform to communicate new innovations , company news , and events . additionally , as the company continues to stand behind the boa guarantee , customers can easily request replacement parts directly from the website .\n\u201cthis year will be very strong for boa , with significant growth and several product launches , \u201d hammerslag said . \u201cour partners see the inherent added value of having the boa closure system on their products and feel confident that their consumers will , too . \u201d\n\u201ci am very fortunate to be joining boa at this exciting time in its history . i am very impressed with boa\u2019s deep commitment to creating high quality innovative solutions that improve the fit and performance of our brand partner\u2019s products , and i look forward to our next chapter as we invest further in innovation , our brand partnerships , and the boa brand and team , \u201d said neville .\nwhile boa offers a number of off - the - shelf options for footwear manufacturers , the company often crafts custom solutions to accommodate the specific needs of a new design . this process starts with members of boa\u2019s prototypes team , which focuses not only on ways of refining the existing boa closure system but also on making it work in shoes ( and medical products ) still in development .\nback in the \u201990s , boa technology was in a one - room office in sleepy steamboat springs , colorado . industry veteran gary hammerslag started the company when he moved his family to steamboat after a long tenure with ride and k2 . his goal was to create a simple closure system that could act as a substitute to traditional laces on a snowboard boot . his first clients : k2 and vans in 2001 .\noriginating as a business - to - business model , boa has grown with the support of its global brand partners to now provide more emphasis on brand awareness , consumer marketing and education , and the promotion of category - specific features and benefits of boa - powered products .\n\u201cproper fit is critical to scalp cooling success , \u201d said william cronin , ceo of dignitana , inc . . \u201cboa is the uncontested leader in precision fit technology for wearable medical devices , and we are especially excited to announce this exclusive partnership on the eve of the one - year anniversary of our fda clearance . together , we are committed to giving breast cancer patients the best possible option for avoiding chemotherapy related hair loss . \u201d\noriginating as a business - to - business model , boa has grown with the support of its global brand partners to now provide more emphasis on brand awareness , consumer marketing and education , and the promotion of category - specific features and benefits of boa - powered products . to reflect the expanded growth , refined innovations , and continued partnerships , boa is excited to share a new corporate branding and visual identity , releasing globally in\n\u201cthe custom market has embraced the boa closure system because it can easily be adapted to accommodate a huge variety of fit and adjustment challenges . the system allows the medical practitioner to create efficient movement of certain areas of the brace , and / or closure of the brace itself . the patient undergoes a vastly improved user experience that empowers them to easily put on , take off , and adjust their brace , which then leads to better comfort , support and ultimate usage of the product , \u201d said jimmy capra , ceo of click medical & former director of the medical business unit at boa technology .\nthe boa cft team is tailored to boa\u2019s specific customer requirements , and enables us to enhance operational efficiency , increase productivity and achieve faster response times . this was in fact the first cft team we were able to bring into play , after developing the new system within the company from 2005 .\nboa technology\u2019s headquarters , which recently relocated to denver\u2019s new taxi development near the platte river , has a dog - , bike - , barbeque - and family friendly work environment that encourages employees to incorporate daily fitness and activity into their lives . in addition to moral support , the company gives employees , comprised of bikers , nordic skiers , ultrarunners , triathletes and even snowmobile jumpers , $ 500 annually to support their physical activities , either in the form of classes , gym membership , race entry fees or equipment . boa also offers employees lunchtime fitness and nutrition workshops , outdoor and volunteer activities and profit - sharing benefits .\n\u201cin a lot of cases , we think we can do more than velcro , \u201d said chuck mason , boa vice president of sales and marketing .\nthe new investment \u2014 in addition to paying off initial investors who backed hammerslag\u2019s early vision \u2014 will keep boa surging into markets where competition is minimal .\nwith the successful launch of the boa closure system on medical braces by futuro and exos medical , as well as apparel by marmot , hydration packs by the north face and motorcycle gloves by knox armor , a growing number of product partners are utilizing the boa closure system in new and exciting ways .\nthe boa fit system sheds the elements so it never weighs you down . and precision engineered laces are built to perform in any environment \u2014 guaranteed .\nthe boa team says of ryder ,\nyou have a culture that projects high enthusiasm and motivation ,\nand this is one compliment which we especially cherish .\npowered by the boa closure system , the exos form spine brace combines superior decompression and support with the ability to quickly and easily customize fit . we\u2019ve got your back .\nfast forward 15 years and the company , now occupying an industrial four - floor office in the gentrified art district of denver , has their footprint - - no pun intended - - across multiple categories of products distributed throughout the world . \u201cthere are currently about 80 million boa dials on the market , \u201d said a casual steve koestner , warranty and spare part coordinator , a . k . a . un - sung hero , for the brand . to this day , the company stands behind a robust , and almost old - school approach , to customer service . \u201ca few months ago we were contacted by a customer who needed to replace the boa closure system on his vans snowboard boot , \u201d says koestner . \u201cthe boot ended up being one of the first collections of snowboard boots we outfitted with boa technology . \u201d the 15 - year - old boot , although dusty , still had a working boa lacing system . needless to say , koestner and his team kept the vans boot for the archives and just bought the customer a new pair .\nthe boa system will be incorporated into the outer neoprene cap , where it provides micro - adjustability and an enhanced level of fit , function and comfort customized for each individual patient . during scalp cooling therapy , which is administered as patients undergo chemotherapy infusion , the boa system will help to ensure complete coverage to assure consistent cooling to all areas of the scalp . boa\u2019s single - handed adjustment makes it easy for clinicians and cappers to fine - tune the fit of the cap at any time throughout the infusion process .\nstarted with one big idea to replace traditional shoelaces in snowboard boots with a faster , more convenient method of lacing up . the innovative platform that resulted , known as the boa\nthe innovative platform that resulted , known as the boa\u00ae system , consists of expertly configured dials , laces , and guides to ensure a precision fit every time . today , boa is the leading expert in fit optimization with over 83 million closure and adjustment solutions in products across golf , athletic , snow sports , outdoor , cycling , utility , and medical .\nboa provides replaceable parts at no charge for the life of the product in which we are integrated . in order to support the continuing improvement of boa products and the products of the brands we work with we need the following information in order to provide your parts at no charge . this will also be used as shipping information to get you the parts you need .\nat the time , the boa partnership represented a new adventure for ryder , since we were running our brand business and did not have a dedicated division to work with external ems customers . plus , our business focus was entirely on our own electronics products , not plastic closure components like those required by the boa lacing system . nonetheless , we decided to take on the challenge .\nwith the new brand identity also comes an increased involvement in product design and development , as boa works side - by - side with its brand partners to develop unique fit solutions and achieve the ideal design through customized dial , lace , and guide configurations . by putting passion into practice , boa and its brand partners work collaboratively in making the world ' s best gear even better .\nin the following year , we allocated an entire production line , a cft office and a customer operation room to boa , in a newly designed area of about 5 , 600 sq . ft .\nboa\u2019s ultra - durable system doesn\u2019t stretch or flex throughout the day . it\u2019s built to perform in any environment and is guaranteed to last beyond the life of any brace , prosthesis , or medical device .\ndial in the perfect fit for more even pressure distribution and better power transfer . with dial placement for zonal fit , and fine tuning down to the millimeter , boa helps you maintain circulation throughout your ride .\nthe deroyal warrior spine bracing line , powered by the boa closure system , features powerful closure and compression that is easy for the patient to adjust with the turn of a dial . we\u2019ve got your back .\nin its first year of production , the dignicap \u00ae system has signed contracts with 53 medical centers across 17 u . s . states . enhanced outer caps featuring the boa system will be available in 2017 .\nthe exos rapid splint system makes use of a proprietary composite polymer technology to treat acute fractures and injuries that require stabilization . it allows clinicians to reduce the number of steps involved in preparing splints that are applied , according to a company press release . with integrated foam padding and smooth edges , the splints are applied warm and dry to improve the patient experience by offering comfort , protection and the elimination of potentially wound causing , sharp fiberglass edges .\nthe company\u2019s collaborative approach with its brand partners seems to be a successful one thus far . working closely with companies like adidas golf led boa to become a much sought - after commodity in the golf footwear industry .\nis snowboarding still boa\u2019s heritage category ? why is this category still so important for the company ? absolutely ! we were born and bred right here in the mountains of colorado and snowboarding is a permanent and incredibly powerful part of our dna . outside of being a sport that so many of us here at boa\u00ae are personally passionate about . snowboarding , as a whole , also still represents a huge part of our overall global business .\ndoing more and doing it better was what prodded boa founder gary hammerslag , a steamboat springs entrepreneur , to incorporate the vein - threading , plaque - blasting medical wires he invented in the early 1990s into snowboard boots .\nthe closure system is being used in golf shoes , above , and boa is offering the system in such diverse items as helmets , safety pads , work boots and orthopedic braces as it grows by 30 percent a year .\nthe technospine scoliosis brace has been specifically developed to reduce pain , improve mobility and reduce degenerative progression in adult scoliosis patients . it features the boa fit system , which allows precise adjustment by the user for optimal comfort and pain relief .\nwith your growth and new hires , are there any particular people or teams you would like to highlight ? expanding the fit lab team and expertise has allowed boa to combine category expertise with boa history and knowledge , to bring integrated fit solutions to our brand partners that address their consumers specific product concerns . our new vp of marketing scott mavis , was one of the first three ride employees before working his way up to a vp marketing level role with k2 / ride .\nif you think boa is just some quick fix catalog solution , think again . we work side - by - side with our brand partners to develop unique fit solutions and achieve the ideal design through customized dial , lace , and guide configurations .\nlaunched in december 2017 to enhance the dignicap scalp cooling system , the dignitherm click cap is engineered with the boa system , ensuring a close , precise and uniform fit for optimal results during the scalp cooling process to minimize chemotherapy induced hair loss .\nfourteen years later , boa\u2019s game - changing dialed closure system \u2014 which employs a reel and steel cable to evenly tighten golf , running , cycling and snow - sport footwear \u2014 is in more than one - third of the world\u2019s snowboard boots and growing by 30 percent a year as it succeeds the pull - and - knot shoelace in more than a dozen sports shoes . more than 70 riders in this year\u2019s tour de france are pedaling in specialized shoes laced with boa\u2019s hair - thin cables .\nboa\u2019s path over the past decade includes large steps . when it moved from snowboarding into cycling in the early 2000s , it nearly doubled its reach . then , golf shoes doubled the cycling market . then , outdoor shoes . and now , medical and utility .\nthe acta relief back is designed to eliminate high - pressure areas on the patient ' s back , no matter what their deformity may be . to do this , four boa dials allow for the micro - adjustment of zones to reduce pressure of bony prominences .\nthanks to a majority investment last month by a san francisco firm , boa is expanding and launching deeper into the medical - bracing and safety - utility industries , offering its dial - to - tighten lacing system in helmets , safety pads , work boots and orthopedic braces .\noutside of the office , neville enjoys spending time with family and friends , supporting non - profit organizations in education , mentoring , the arts , and the environment , as well as experiencing boa when in the mountains , on his bike , or on the golf course .\nto get a firsthand feel for this budding tech , digital trends recently visited boa\u2019s offices located in denver , colorado . while there , we not only learned about the company\u2019s history but also its stringent testing procedures , approach to design , and unique working relationships with partners .\nthis page is your one - stop - shop for any repair or replacement needs for your boa - powered products . if you already have your parts , then click on the corresponding animated repair video or repair instruction pdf and start the quick and easy repair process . repair pdfs\nthe new majority stake by glenbrook consumer partners \u2014 an investment firm focused on innovative consumer brands with $ 10 million to $ 40 million equity investments in such brands as jamba juice and under armour \u2014 will further elevate boa\u2019s closure system , now found in 100 brands divided into 15 primary categories .\nglenbrook managing partner peter breck in a statement said boa \u201cexemplifies all the elements we seek in a partner , \u201d with \u201ca highly differentiated product offering , attractive and scalable business model , a large market opportunity and , most importantly , an extremely talented , passionate and high - integrity team . \u201d\nother machines in the test lab were built to show just how well the boa closure system handles intense heat , cold , and humidity , while others simulate conditions as extreme as those found on mt . everest or at the north and south pole . one test even immerses a shoe completely in water to determine how well it functions when thoroughly saturated , while another speeds up the aging process of individual parts to judge performance over time . this rigorous testing process gives boa the confidence to extend a lifetime guarantee on its lacing system , which is something typical shoelace manufacturers just don\u2019t offer .\nmeanwhile , the staff at boa remains focused on continuing to improve its closure system by further slimming down its components and improving overall performance . the system isn\u2019t particularly large or heavy now , but in some markets \u2014 including the tradition - rich golf segment\u2013 challenges still exist . for instance , some golfers are put off by the unique locking dial , so finding ways to blend it in seamlessly with the shoe while still maintaining comfort and performance , are top concerns . for other sports , it\u2019s all about seeking out performance and durability , two areas in which boa already excels but is constantly advancing .\nsystem , consists of expertly configured dials , laces , and guides to ensure a precision fit every time . today , boa is the leading expert in fit optimization with over 83 million closure and adjustment solutions in products across golf , athletic , snow sports , outdoor , cycling , utility , and medical .\nfrom the very beginning , the relationship between boa and ryder was rooted in mutual trust and respect and a desire for a long term partnership that would be beneficial for both parties . ryder understands that for them to be successful , their customers must be successful and they work on our behalf .\nthat isn\u2019t to say that boa \u2014 or adidas , which was a sponsor of the press tour \u2014 is prepared to rest on its laurels . mason denison , global director of adidas golf , told digital trends that the shoe maker is already well into development on its 2018 and 2019 shoes and is keeping its gaze focused beyond even that timeframe . of course , boa intends to play a central role in those future designs as well , using its prototypes team \u2014 as well as its fit and test labs \u2014 to provide companies like adidas with the support and technical insight it needs to continue making successful shoes .\nwhat are the greatest categories of growth for boa ? while we continue to build on our heritage in snowboarding , we ' re also excited to bring the same game - changing fit solutions to performance categories like run , golf , and of course , a wide range of snow sports and snow sports equipment .\nboa works closely with partners like adidas , and that is a direct result of building the fit lab , a branch of its facility installed two years ago . after a design passes through the prototype phase and gets approval , the new parts head to the fit lab where they\u2019re turned into working models that can be integrated into real - world products . this allows the designers at boa \u2014 and partners \u2014 to piece together test models of future products months before they are scheduled to ship to stores , giving both parties a chance to see how the individual elements that make up a shoe work in conjunction with one another .\nto reflect the expanded growth , refined innovations , and continued partnerships , boa is excited to share a new corporate branding and visual identity , releasing globally in february 2017 . the updated branding will debut across a newly launched consumer - focused website , and will be featured in consumer and trade advertising beginning next month .\n\u201cthey\u2019re what , 50 times , 100 times bigger than all those markets ? \u201d said boa chief financial officer merle mccreery . \u201cwe proved we could gain market share in snow , and in these new market categories we are going into , we don\u2019t need to gain nearly as much market share to really grow the revenue . \u201d\nwe\u2019re out there with our gear every chance we get \u2014 just like you . and just like you , we never settle . that ' s why we invented the boa fit system : from the start , we\u2019ve believed that how you experience fit can be improved with innovative design . together with premium partners who share our passion , we continually reimagine and refine .\nin 2011 , hammerslag , who is now boa\u2019s former ceo and current chairman of the board , also saw a potential for the lacing system to be used in the medical industry . today , the closure is used in a variety of braces , casts , and orthopedic and prosthesis devices , making it easier to dial in a firm , yet comfortable , fit for patients .\nwhether you rely on your brace , prosthesis , or medical device at work , at play , or simply to help you get where you need to be , boa helps you go further . the ability to make incremental single - handed adjustments throughout the day means you can control pressure and manage fit without ever removing your clothing , brace , prosthesis , or medical device .\nunprofessional and slacker culture . no recognition for hard work . if fact you might get canned or laid off for it . there are people in leadership positions based on tenure rather than actual abilities . your patience and tolerance for childish behavior will determine how much you enjoy your boa experience . some days are akin to being the only sober passenger in a car full of drunks .\nour products are featured in millions of snowboard boots on mountains around the world . they fine tune fit in the shoes of the world\u2019s best cyclists . they\u2019re in work boots that work 60 hours a week and in medical equipment that works 24 / 7 . we started with one big idea , and now there are millions of people worldwide going faster , higher , and further in boa .\nonce a design clears the fit lab , it is often sent on to the test lab to undergo some serious abuse . the lab pokes , prods , and pushes the lacing system\u2019s various components to their absolute limits to understand how it might perform in the real world . we witnessed stress tests on laces , guides , and dials that demonstrate just how far they perform above and beyond boa\u2019s stringent specifications .\nour fit solutions ride in millions of snowboard boots on mountains around the world . they fine tune fit in the shoes of over 100 tour de france cyclists . they\u2019re in work boots that work 60 hours a week and in medical equipment that works 24 / 7 . we started with one big idea , and now there are millions of people worldwide going faster , higher , and further in boa . our categories\nboa will soon move from its cramped but cool warehouse offices along denver\u2019s south platte river to 23 , 000 square feet in the taxi development downriver . the company\u2019s medical sales team has grown from one to three employees . there are plans to add more workers to its 60 - employee roster . in the past year , the company has added 10 \u201cinteresting and unique\u201d partners , mason said , that push the company into industries beyond sports .\neven on a normal weekday , boa\u2019s headquarters is a hive of activity . the once trendy office space has grown increasingly crowded in recent months as the company added more staff to meet mounting demand for its products . next year , the team plans to relocate to a larger building better suited to accommodate the expanding workforce . in the meantime , employees conduct business in cramped facility , packed with machines designed to test every aspect of the lacing system .\nat boa , our people drive everything that we are today , and will become decades from now . we think like owners yet take calculated risks , pushing what ' s possible so we can create what ' s next . we know the joy of actively pursuing goals , making them realities , and then moving on to the next challenge . if this type of environment sounds rewarding to you , check out our open positions and send us your resume . view available positions\nin an effort to fully build out the opportunity surrounding kits for customized products , click medical joined forces with already established revo limb , llc . revo limb integrates the boa closure system into custom prosthetic sockets making sockets adjustable , so there is no need to don and doff liner socks to accommodate daily volume changes . their product and customer base matched the exact target of click medical , and both entities agreed that collectively they would be better served via click medical . thus revo limb\u2019s products and personnel will now operate through click medical .\nit\u2019s stories like this that make boa\u2019s growth throughout the past 15 years make sense . the company now employs almost 200 people with a year - over - year increase in hires hovering around 45 % , and a 70 % increase internationally . \u201cour growth has been amazingly fast , \u201d says liz moore , marketing manager . \u201cwe opened up an emea [ europe , the middle east , and africa ] office to meet increased business demands , and are expanding our presence in denver , austria , japan , korea , a factory office in china , and a distribution center in hong kong . \u201d\nneville joins boa following his role as ceo and chairman of aerosoles group , a leading global footwear company , and remains an active board member of zildjian percussion . he began his career at procter & gamble and visa usa after graduating with honors from the university of denver . his career path turned to the footwear industry when neville joined reebok international in the early 90\u2019s , where he served as vp of usa marketing , gm of reebok france & european operations , and svp & gm of reebok north america . shawn joined footaction usa as ceo and president in 1998 , and led keds corp . as president from 2004 - 2008 , which was recognized as the global footwear marketer of the year in 2006 . shawn also led the successful acquisition of saucony during his tenure at footaction usa . in 2009 , neville joined avery dennison as president of its $ 1 . 6 billion global retail and information solutions group , which primarily serves the global footwear and apparel industry .\ndia\u2019s terminal is in for more than 3 years of construction . here\u2019s how it will play out , and what to expect ."]}
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", "topic": 4}], "title": "alafco", "paragraphs": ["alafco already ordered 26 a320s of which 25 have been delivered . including this order , it shall then take alafco\u2019s total order for airbus single aisle aircraft to 56 .\nalafco is a sharia - based aircraft leasing company with its headquarters in kuwait . the company is listed on the kuwait stock exchange and its ticker symbol is alafco . alafco has in its portfolio 50 boeing and airbus aircraft that it leases to airlines around the world .\ncopyright \u00a9 2017 alafco aviation lease and finance co . all rights reserved . | privacy policy\nislamic lender kuwait finance house kfin . kw and state - owned kuwait airways are alafco\u2019s biggest shareholders .\nan ethiopian airlines boeing 737 - 800 is pictured in malawi . the carrier is alafco\u2019s sole african client .\nallegiant air to lease 13 a320s from alafco\nis part of atw plus , our online premium membership .\nalafco had ordered six 737 - 800s in march 2007 with the last airplane delivered to the leasing company in july 2011 .\nalafco plans to have at least 100 aircraft in its portfolio by 2020 , up from 50 aircraft at the end of 2015 .\nbased in kuwait , alafco is a growing aviation lease and finance company with customers in asia , the middle east , and europe .\nwe are pleased to have alafco as a new engine customer ,\nsaid david calhoun , president and ceo of ge transportation .\nwe look forward to a long - term working relationship . the genx will bring excellent economic performance to the alafco a350 fleet .\nthe signing ceremony was attended by alafco\u2019s chairman and ceo mr . ahmad alzabin and ray conner , president and ceo of boeing commercial airplanes .\ncommenting on the announcement , mark nieuwendijk , managing director of aerdata said \u201cwe are pleased to announce alafco as our newest cms customer . alafco , in choosing aerdata , will realize the many benefits of using our industry standard lease and asset management platform to expand their business . \u201d\nin 2006 , alafco was listed on the kuwait stock exchange . today , 46 % of alafco is owned by kfh , 14 % is owned by gulf investment institution , 10 % is owned by kuwait airways corporation ( kac ) and the remainder is held by private investors .\nsale and leaseback is a financial transaction in which the seller ( airline ) of the lease aircraft sells the product to the lessor ( alafco ) .\nmr . albulooshi joined alafco in january 2010 . he is seasoned aviation professional who has worked within various teams of alafco , including marketing where he worked for more than 4 years . he has also attended various international aviation events . mr . albulooshi led the initiative on development of alafco\u2019s 5 year strategy and business plan in 2012 . he holds a bsc in electrical engineering ( kuwait university ) and an mba degree ( kuwait maastricht business school ) .\nit recently bought four b777 - 300er planes for $ 1 . 36 billion from kuwait airways , which alafco will lease to the carrier until 2029 .\nalafco aviation lease and finance company kscp , headquartered in kuwait , is a global aircraft leasing company . the company was founded in 1992 by kuwait airways corporation ( kac ) and acquired by kuwait finance house ( kfh ) in 1999 . alafco\u2019s registration was changed from bermuda to kuwait and it was converted to a sharia compliant aircraft leasing company in 2000 . alafco ' s main activities are : aircraft operating leases , sale and leaseback of aircraft and aircraft lease management .\nalafco\u2019s widebody interest will not extend to the airbus a380 , he said . \u201cthe a380 is a very specialized aircraft . it doesn\u2019t fit our investment criteria . \u201d\nmr . albanwan was elected to the board of alafco from 2002 to 2012 and now serves as deputy chief executive officer of alafco since september 2014 . before alafco , he worked with kfh since 1999 where he last held the position of head of direct investments . his experience in aircraft leasing and structured finance and investments spans over 15 years . in addition to alafco , he has been a board member in saudi kuwait finance house , kuwait finance house bahrain , al - muthanna investment company and development enterprises holding company . he holds a bachelor of accounting from kuwait university , and an mba degree from school of business administration - university of san diego .\nin terms of the leased fleet , five boeing 737 - 800s are leased to turkish airlines , while saudia is the largest a320 alafco lessee with 13 a320 aircraft .\nalafco\u2019s management comprises of executives with vast experience in the aviation industry . the management is committed to providing our customers the highest levels of service and operates with utmost integrity .\nalafco is owned 53 percent by kuwait finance house , with kuwait airways corporation owning 11 percent , kuwait\u2019s public institution for social security 5 percent and other investors 31 percent .\nalafco , a sharia - compliant aircraft leasing company listed on the kuwait stock exchange , specialises in aircraft operating leases , lease management and in the sale and leaseback of aircraft .\nat the paris airshow in june , alafco signed a memorandum of understanding to purchase 30 a320neo family aircraft , worth a total of $ 2 . 7 billion at list prices .\nwith its rising portfolio , substantial new aircraft orders , and a highly talented experienced team of professionals , alafco is well positioned to meet the needs and demands of airlines worldwide .\n\u201cin a continuously growing market , alafco is fully focused on offering its customers the most modern , technologically advanced and economically efficient aircraft . with the a321neo we will be able to look forward to even greater levels of efficiency and offer our customers some of the best that the industry has to offer , \u201d said ahmad a . alzabin , alafco chairman & ceo .\nto date , alafco\u2019s portfolio consists of 50 airbus and boeing aircraft , leased to 14 airlines in 13 countries across europe , asia , africa , latin america and the middle east .\n\u201cin a continuously growing market , alafco is fully focused on offering its customers the most modern , technologically advanced and economically efficient aircraft . with the a321neo we will be able to look forward to even greater levels of efficiency and offer our customers some of the best that the industry has to offer , \u201d said ahmad a . alzabin , alafco chairman & ceo .\nleasing company sees surge in demand for larger aircraft models june , 22 , 2011 \u2014 alafco , the kuwait - based international aviation lease and finance company , has signed an agreement for six more airbus a350 xwb aircraft . this repeat order brings alafco\u2019s total order for the a350 - 900 to 18 aircraft . the deal was signed at the 49th paris airshow in le bourget .\n) ( alafco ) plans to double its aircraft fleet to 100 by 2018 , and is in negotiations with airbus ead . pa for a new order , its chairman said on monday .\nalafco aviation lease and finance company , the kuwait - based international aircraft leasing company , has finalised a purchase order for 35 a320neo family aircraft bringing its total backlog for the type to 85 .\nahmad alzabin , chairman and ceo of aviation lease and finance co . ( alafco ) , speaks during reuters midddle east summit in kuwait city on october 24 , 2011 . reuters / stephanie mcgehee\nalafco aviation lease and finance company and pt garuda indonesia ( persero ) tbk ( idx : giaa ) jointly held a formal signing ceremony today in jakarta to commemorate the financing of 2 boeing 777 - 300er aircraft . under the transaction , alafco will be financing 2 boeing 777 - 300er aircraft for garuda indonesia through a sale and lease back scheme . the aircraft will be delivered from boeing in june 2013 and july 2013 .\nle bourget - alafco aviation lease and finance company ( kscc ) has signed a memorandum of understanding for the purchase of 12 firm , six option airbus a350 aircraft powered by general electric company ' s genx engine .\ndubai , july 12 ( reuters ) - kuwait\u2019s aviation lease and finance company ( alafco ) has asked commercial banks to submit proposals for a $ 300 million loan , banking sources familiar with the matter said on wednesday .\nlondon \u2014 kuwait - based aircraft leasing firm alafco aviation lease and finance company , announced on thursday at the farnborough airshow , a change on its existing order for 10 a320neo to instead take 10 of the larger a321neo variant .\nmr . garg is head of accounts in alafco aviation lease and finance company . he joined alafco in jan 2013 as finance manager . he holds a degree of b . com ( hons . ) from delhi university , india . he is also a certified chartered accountant ( ca \u2013 india ) and holds a certificate of ifrs ( acca \u2013uk ) . he has considerable experience of over 10 years in the realm of audit , accounts , finance and tax .\nestablishing a growing relationship with the general electric company is important to us ,\nsaid ahmad alzabin , chairman and ceo of alafco lease and finance company .\nge brings to us both technical and global market expertise .\nalafco aviation lease and finance company kscc , headquartered in kuwait , is a global aircraft leasing company . the company was founded in 1992 by kuwait airways corporation ( kac ) and acquired by kuwait finance house ( kfh ) in 2000 . alafco ' s customers include royal jordanian , malaysia airlines , air europa , turkish airlines , china eastern airlines , yemenia , air india , china southern airlines , sky airlines , saudi arabian airlines , vietjet air and goair .\naddress : alafco aviation lease and finance company kscc , 3rd floor , chamber of commerce & industry building , shuhada street , murqaab , kuwait city \u2013 kuwait . , p . o . box 2255 safat . 13023 , kuwait . ,\nmr . qazi joined alafco in 2015 as the head of risk and compliance . prior to joining alafco , mr . qazi was working as a director in deloitte australia . he has also worked with protiviti consulting and pwc . all of his experience relates to risk advisory and control assurance within the financial services industry . mohammad is a qualified chartered accountant with more than 10 years of experience in different jurisdictions including australia , uk , turkey , malaysia , bahrain , kuwait , pakistan , uae and saudi arabia .\n, senior vice president , global sales and marketing , boeing commercial airplanes .\nwe are very pleased with this opportunity to help expand alafco ' s single - aisle portfolio with the 737 max and look forward to strengthening and growing this partnership even further .\n\u201cthe a320neo is proving to be a very popular aircraft due to its economics and low fuel burn , \u201d said abulqasim abdulghaffar redha , alafco executive vice president . \u201cwe anticipate strong demand from leasing customers and we look forward to helping them meet their requirements . \u201d\n\u201cthis order reflects a strong recovery in long haul traffic demand from our customer airlines . the a350\u2019s position as the most fuel efficient aircraft in its class is a great asset in our aircraft portfolio , \u201d said ahmad al zabin , alafco\u2019s chairman and chief executive officer .\nalafco aviation lease and finance company , the kuwait - based international aircraft leasing company , has upsized an order of ten a320neos to a321neos . the contract was signed today at farnborough international airshow . this agreement is part of an overall agreement signed in 2012 for 85 a320neo\u2019s .\nalafco placed its first order for the a350 xwb in 2007 when it ordered 12 a350 - 800s . these were later upsized to the larger a350 - 900 in 2010 . the a350 - 900 typically has a capacity of around 40 more seats than the a350 - 800 .\naerdata , the provider of lease management , records management and engine fleet planning software , announced today at the istat americas 2016 annual conference that alafco aviation lease and finance company , has chosen aerdata\u2019s corporate management system ( cms ) to support their fleet of over 50 aircraft .\n\u201cthis upsizing from a320neos to a321neos confirms the market trend for larger aircraft . the a321neo will bring alafco\u2019s customers unbeatable economics and the highest standard of passenger comfort . it is the ideal middle of the market aircraft , \u201d said john leahy , airbus chief operating officer , customers .\n\u201cthis upsizing from a320neos to a321neos confirms the market trend for larger aircraft . the a321neo will bring alafco\u2019s customers unbeatable economics and the highest standard of passenger comfort . it is the ideal middle of the market aircraft , \u201d said john leahy , airbus chief operating officer , customers .\nfarnborough , united kingdom | july 10 , 2012 / prnewswire / \u2013 boeing ( nyse : ba ) and kuwait airplane leasing company alafco today announced a commitment at the 2012 farnborough airshow for 20 boeing 737 max 8s valued at $ 1 . 9 billion at current list prices .\nmr . satar was thanking alafco for the partnership of the financing for the b777 - 300er aircraft with garuda indonesia and said this is an important milestone for garuda indonesia since this was the first time for garuda indonesia to enter a new era of partnership in accordance with sharia principles .\n\u201c this upsizing from a320neos to a321neos confirms the market trend for larger aircraft . the a321neo will bring alafco\u2019s customers unbeatable economics and the highest standard of passenger comfort . it is the ideal middle of the market aircraft , \u201d said john leahy , airbus chief operating officer , customers .\nasian airlines are forecast to continue with strong growth and alafco is intensifying its pursuit of leasing opportunities there . \u201cwe have placed six a350 - 900xwbs with thai airways for 2017 - 18 . we have a solid contract with them and everything is going well , \u201d he said of the 2011 deal .\nalafco\u2019s order pipeline is still awaiting 117 aircraft , consisting of 85 a320neos , 20 b737 - 8max and 12 a350 - 900xwbs . in 2015 the company added four aircraft to its fleet and saw one disposal . as at october 1 this year it had 53 aircraft , 50 owned and 3 managed for investors .\nkuwait , nov . 4 , 2012 / prnewswire / - - boeing ( nyse : ba ) and kuwait airplane leasing company alafco finalized an order for 20 boeing 737 max 8s valued at $ 2 . 0 billion at current list price . the order was first announced as a commitment at the farnborough airshow in july .\nalafco is 100 - percent islamically funded . by statutes of its articles of association , it is shari\u2019ah - compliant . \u201cwe do murabaha and ijarah . murabaha means i buy and sell to you with a mark - up . ijarah is leasing , where i own the asset and rent it to you , \u201d he said .\nalafco aviation lease and finance company kscp 3rd floor , chamber of commerce & industry building , abdul aziz al - sager street , al - qibla , kuwait city - kuwait . p . o . box 2255 safat . 13023 , kuwait . tel : + 965 2290 2888 fax : + 965 2240 5225 email : info @ urltoken\n\u201cthis is the first commitment for the 737 max from the middle east which is one of the aviation industry\u2019s highest growth regions , \u201d said conner . \u201cwe are proud of the confidence that alafco has placed in the 737 max which will deliver unsurpassed fuel efficiency in the single - aisle market as well as improved environmental performance . \u201d\njune 22 , 2011 \u2014 alafco , the kuwait - based international aviation lease and finance company , has signed an agreement for 30 airbus a320neo aircraft . the memorandum of understanding ( mou ) was signed at the 49th paris airshow in le bourget . it follows the placing of an earlier firm order for six a350 - 900 aircraft .\ntoday , with rising fuel costs , the 737 max will provide operational cost savings to airlines in addition to being more environmentally friendly due to its latest quiet engine technology ,\nstated alafco ' s chairman and ceo ahmad alzabin during the farnborough airshow .\nthese are the advantages that airlines are looking for in the current competitive and demanding environment .\nas a lessor , we are committed to provide our global customer base with technologically - advanced aircraft ,\nsaid ahmad alzabin , chief executive officer and vice - chairman , alafco .\nfuel efficiency , operational reliability and efficiency are key factors for our airline customers and the 737 max will help us meet those demands in the single - aisle market .\n\u201cthis order echoes the market demand for larger more fuel efficient long haul aircraft . we are delighted that alafco has selected our a350 - 900 as the reference aircraft for their long haul leasing business . to get a repeat order from a lessor , is a great vote of confidence in the a350 xwb , \u201d said john leahy , airbus chief operating officer customers .\nthis is the first order for the 737 max from the middle east , which is one of the aviation industry ' s highest growth regions ,\nsaid ray conner , president and ceo of boeing commercial airplanes .\nwe are proud of the confidence that alafco has placed in the 737 max , and hope to continue this partnership well into the future .\npresent at the signing ceremony were alafco ' s chairman mr . ahmad a . alzabin and garuda indonesia president & ceo mr . emirsyah satar , who said\nmr . alzabin said alafco is very proud to have garuda as a new customer . he said the airline ' s management and board have done a remarkable job in turning this airline around and making it the pride of indonesia , and is confident the airline will continue to reach new heights in the coming years . he also said that this transaction is the first in indonesia , where the aviation industry is growing rapidly on the back of a strong economy that is forecasted to grow at an average rate of 6 - 7 percent annually until 2017 and be among the top six global economies by 2030\n.\nmr . quadri joined alafco in february 2016 . he has over 25 years of diverse experience across the aviation industry , including 17 years with the emirates airline group and five years with singapore based boc aviation . saeed is a professionally qualified accountant from the institute of chartered accountants of india and the american institute of certified public accountants . he holds a bachelor of arts degree from osmania university in hyderabad with specialisation in mathematics , applied mathematics & statistics .\nmr . alroumi joined alafco in october 2008 from kuwait airways corporation , where he worked as an avionic engineer maintaining kuwait airways ' fleet in a flight ready condition at various base locations for 17 years . mr . alroumi graduated from air service training ast scotland and prior to that he worked for one year as a line engineer in the kuwait air force . mr . alroumi has many years of experience in aircraft maintenance specializing in aircraft avionics and systems documentation .\n\u201cafter a full analysis , we concluded that the a320neo will continue to be in strong demand , therefore , we are seizing the opportunity to secure an additional 35 aircraft to meet the future requirements of our customers . the a320neo is the market\u2019s favourite single - aisle aircraft family , \u201d said ahmad a . alzabin , alafco chairman & ceo . \u201cthe significant fuel burn savings it offers , combined with the operational reliability and cost effectiveness of the a320 family , make it an absolute \u201cmust have\u201d in our portfolio . \u201d\nultra - low - cost carrier ( ulcc ) allegiant air has signed a 12 - year lease with kuwait - based alafco aviation lease and finance co . for 13 airbus a320s . the las vegas - based carrier said the eight - year - old aircraft are expected to enter service beginning in the first quarter of 2018 . the agreement includes an option to purchase at the end of the lease term . the a320s will be configured with 186 seats and will be powered by cfm international\u2019s cfm56 - 5b engines . allegiant called the . . .\nmr . khot joined alafco in january 2001 from general electric capital in the us where he held various positions in risk management . prior to that , he was a manager with fidelity financial services , a subsidiary of the bank of boston . mr . khot brings many years of underwriting and portfolio management experience as a result of his roles in originating secured and unsecured sub - prime loans , servicing the loans and remarketing foreclosed assets . he holds a bba degree in finance from the university of central oklahoma , and an mba degree in finance from oklahoma city university .\ntoday , alafco\u2019s sole african client is ethiopian airlines , which leases three 737 - 800s . \u201cwe are also looking at other possibilities in north , central and southern africa . we hope to increase our presence there . we are very open - minded . africa is establishing itself right now . we need to see it stabilize . north africa is settling down after the arab spring . in central africa , there are attempts to start airlines , but without real credibility . until they gain credibility , everyone will struggle . you need to have the right structure in place . there is a lot to be done , \u201d al zabin said .\nrotating 220 miles ( 354 km ) above earth is the international space station , where boeing provides a safe environment for more than 200 experiments .\ncelebrate 100 years of boeing with 100 days of learning . join us as we explore the world of aerospace with free educational materials .\nsign up for email updates and the first to know what ' s new and exciting in the world of aviation and aerospace .\nthe 737 max is the new - engine variant of the world ' s best - selling airplane and builds on the strengths of today ' s next - generation 737 . the airplane will be powered by new cfm international leap - 1b engines . along with the engines , aerodynamic improvements to the tail and the new advanced technology winglet , the 737 max will reduce fuel burn and co2 emissions by 13 percent over today ' s most fuel - efficient single - aisle airplane , the next - generation 737 . the 737 max will have the lowest operating costs in the single - aisle segment with an 8 percent advantage per seat over tomorrow ' s competition .\nthe order brings the total number of 737 max orders to date to 878 .\ncontact : saffana michael boeing commercial airplanes + 9 7150 - 4590651 saffana . michael2 @ urltoken\nalzabin also said that the b777 - 300er is the best aircraft in its class today that will provide garuda and its customers years of reliable service and comfort . these two b777 - 300er aircraft are the first in garuda ' s fleet and the lease is structured in accordance with islamic sharia principles . finally , alzabin said he hopes to enter into more transactions with garuda and support its future growth plans .\nthese two aircraft is part of 10 b777 - 300er which was ordered to boeing company and four aircraft will be delivered this year . two aircraft will soon serve jakarta - jeddah on july , and two other aircraft will serve sydney - jakarta - london on q4 this year . from operation point of view , this new fuel - efficient and state - of - the - art aircraft will give more comfortable traveling to our passengers and allow garuda to maintain its more efficient operations ,\nsaid satar .\nas part of its\nquantum leap program 2011 - 2015\n, garuda indonesia will welcome 24 brand new aircraft this year alone , including four boeing 777 - 300er , three airbus a330 , ten boeing 737 - 800ng , and seven bombardier crj1000 nextgen . by 2015 garuda indonesia will see its fleet grow from the current figures of 106 aircraft 194 aircraft with an average of age less than five years .\ngaruda indonesia is the national flag carrier of indonesia , serves as full service carrier and provide low cost carrier services under our subsidiaries pt citilink indonesia . per december 2012 , garuda indonesia group operates 106 aircrafts , serves 34 domestic and 19 international destinations in southeast asia ( kuala lumpur , singapore and bangkok ) middle east ( jeddah , abu dhabi ) , north asia ( tokyo , osaka , beijing , shanghai , guangzhou , hongkong , taipei , seoul ) , australia ( sydney , melbourne , perth ) and europe ( amsterdam ) .\nto expand international destinations , garuda indonesia has signed codeshare agreements with 11 international airlines partners , and total serves to 35 international destinations .\ngaruda indonesia has mission to become the flag carrier of indonesia that promotes indonesia to the world , supports national economic development by delivering professional air travel services . for further info about garuda indonesia please visit\ncopyright \u00a9 2018 acn newswire . all rights reserved . a division of asia corporate news network .\ngaruda indonesia group books net income of us $ 9 . 35 million for 2016 , maintaining positive performance\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nwe as lessors acquire certain aircraft at our own risk and transfer the product to the lessee as the lease object , for the purpose of temporary possession .\nair transportation is a fast growing and a very competitive industry . it is also highly capital intense and sensitive to business cycle ,\nif any employee or external party reasonably believes that some policy , practice , or activity of the company is in breach of law , regulatory requirements or applicable regulations , a written complaint may be filed through the whistle blowing mechanism of the company .\nour financial results reflect our prudent management style which has enabled us to steadily expand and diversify by exploiting new opportunities during these trying times .\nfor inquiries related to this message please contact support . for sales inquiries , please visit urltoken\nif you believe this to be in error , please confirm below that you are not a robot by clicking\ni ' m not a robot\nbelow .\nplease make sure your browser supports javascript and cookies and that you are not blocking them from loading . for more information you can review the terms of service and cookie policy .\nthe three - year loan would be used to back aircraft purchases and for pre - payment on deliveries .\nkfh capital , the main investment arm of kuwait finance house , is advising the company on the fundraising , the bankers said .\nthe company reported a 78 percent jump in net profit to 10 . 8 million kuwaiti dinars ( $ 35 . 75 million ) for the six months to march 31 .\nthe firm is 46 percent - owned by kuwait finance house , while gulf investment corporation \u2013 an investment company equally owned by the governments of the six member states of the gulf cooperation council \u2013 owns a 14 percent stake .\nkuwait airways corporation owns a 10 percent stake , and the remainder is held by private investors .\nmiami \u2014 russian flag carrier , aeroflot , is negotiating with airbus the expansion of its long - haul fleet with a potential order of 28 airbus a350 - 900s , worth $ 7 . 8 billion at list prices . . . .\nmiami \u2014 delta air lines broke its own record by transporting 17 . 7 million passengers in june alone . the airline claims to have flown this number of passengers through both its . . .\nthe new contract is part of an order placed by the leasing firm in 2012 for 85 a320neos . of these , 14 will be delivered to air india ,\na global review of commercial flight since 1994 : the leading commercial aviation publication in north america and 35 nations worldwide . based in miami , florida .\nin order to give you a better service airbus uses cookies . by continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our\nthe\nwow\nfactor . . . and a new era dawns ( 2004 - 2007 )\nnearly 37 , 400 new aircraft valued at us $ 5 . 8 trillion required over 20 years\nthe a320 family is the world\u2019s best - selling single aisle product line with almost 12 , 600 orders since launch and more than 7 , 100 aircraft delivered to more than 320 operators worldwide . thanks to their widest cabin , all members of the a320 family offer unmatched comfort in all classes and airbus\u2019 18\u201d wide seats in economy as standard . with one aircraft in four sizes , the a320 family , seating from 100 to 240 passengers , seamlessly covers the entire single - aisle segment from low to high - density domestic to longer range routes .\nairbus forecasts need for nearly 37 , 400 new aircraft valued at us $ 5 . 8 trillion over 20 years\nsave my name , email , and website in this browser for the next time i comment .\nsign me up for the daily newsletter . we protect your data , read our privacy policy .\nthis site uses akismet to reduce spam . learn how your comment data is processed .\nklm traffic up 3 . 6 % in june , up 5 . 4 % in first half 2018\nlatest aviation news \u2022 brexit and british airways , easyjet , ryanair , et al .\nlatest aviation news \u2022 diversions from around the globe ( medical , technical , . . . ) 2018\nprivacy & cookies : urltoken uses cookies . to find out more , see our cookies policy\n@ media ( min - width : 768px ) { . td - post - sharing - classic { float : right ; } }\nwrite css or less and hit save . ctrl + space for auto - complete .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml + rdfa 1 . 0 / / en\nurltoken\nthe genx engines for the firm 12 a350s are valued at more than $ 300 million . under the terms of the agreement , delivery of the aircraft , a combination of a350 - 800 and a350 - 900 models , is scheduled to begin in 2012 .\nthe genx is part of ge ' s\necomagination\nproduct portfolio - ge ' s commitment to develop new , cost - effective technologies that will enhance customers ' environmental and operating performance .\nbased on the architecture of the renowned ge90 , the genx is the next - generation of engine technology to succeed ge ' s highly successful cf6 , the best - selling engine family for wide - body aircraft . compared to the cf6 family , the genx will improve specific fuel consumption by 15 percent .\nthe genx is the world ' s only jet engine with a front fan case and fan blades made of composites for greater durability and weight reduction . it will operate with 18 fan blades ( 50 percent fewer than the cf6 ) at noise levels lower than any large ge commercial engine . the genx features a new combustor for efficient fuel mixing before ignition , resulting in significantly lower nox levels . the first full genx engine will go to test in 2006 , with engine certification scheduled for 2007 .\nge transportation - aircraft engines , a part of general electric company ( nyse : ge ) , is one of the world ' s leading manufacturers of jet engines for civil and military aircraft .\nif you are a member of the press and have additional questions , please contact us by e - mail .\nge aviation is a world - leading provider of commercial , military and business and general aviation jet and turboprop engines and components as well as avionics , electrical power and mechanical systems for aircraft . ge has a global service network to support these offerings . ge and its customers are also working together to unlock new opportunities to grow and deliver more productivity beyond traditional services . ge aviation is becoming a digital industrial business with its ability to harness large streams of data that are providing incredible insights and in turn , real operational value for customers .\nkuwait based aircraft lessor has swapped 10 of the a320neos it has on order for larger a321neos .\nby continuing to use the site , you agree to the use of cookies . more information accept\nthe cookie settings on this website are set to\nallow cookies\nto give you the best browsing experience possible . if you continue to use this website without changing your cookie settings or you click\naccept\nbelow then you are consenting to this .\ncustomers for the 787 dreamliner . the new commitment when finalized , will boost the lessor ' s order to 40 737 maxs .\nthe 737 max family has been designed to offer customers exceptional performance , flexibility and efficiency , with lower per - seat costs and an extended range that will open up new destinations in the single - aisle market .\nthe 737 max incorporates the latest technology cfm international leap - 1b engines , advanced technology winglets , boeing sky interior , large flight deck displays , and other improvements to deliver the highest efficiency , reliability and passenger comfort in the single - aisle market .\ncontact : saffana michael international communications boeing commercial airplanes + 9 7150 - 4590651 saffana . michael2 @ urltoken\n06 : 00 et boeing to showcase the future of aerospace at farnborough . . .\ncopyright \u00a9 2018 pr newswire association llc . all rights reserved . a cision company .\ncst - 100 starliner test article domes mated into full capsule for first time at kennedy space center .\nan epic eight - part documentary series 100 years in the making . presented in 18 languages with an interactive library .\nboeing\u2019s global reach includes customers in approximately 150 countries and employees and operations in more than 65 countries .\nthe 2018 boeing global engagement portfolio highlights ongoing , companywide efforts that build , enhance and contribute to the social fabric of our world .\nbringing new ideas to life through technology advancements , disruptive market strategies , and venture partnerships .\nthe 737 max optimizes the market - leading strengths of the highly successful next - generation 737 to assure operators of competitive success far into the future .\nthe advanced - design next - generation 737 is the most cost - efficient , reliable and capable single - aisle airplane , featuring a dramatically elevated passenger experience thanks to the new boeing sky interior .\nthe 787 dreamliner applies breakthrough technologies to an all - new airplane design . the advanced features of the 787 increase efficiency , simplify airplane ownership and operation , and significantly improve the air travel experience .\nhe indicated new orders were unlikely in the near future . instead , he plans to acquire up to 10 narrowbody aircraft through 2016 through sale and leaseback , purchasing them and placing them back with operators on lease .\n\u201cwe do not have plans [ to order ] additional aircraft direct from manufacturers . we will build the fleet with sale and leasebacks . these are more challenging , and there are so many newcomers to the market that want to try their luck at leasing , due to the low interest - rate environment . we have $ 500 million to invest [ but ] finding the right opportunity is a challenge . \u201d\n\u201casia is the biggest opportunity . we do have operations in vietnam . we\u2026helped vietjet air launch its operations with three a320 aircraft on operating lease . they started their operations with our aircraft . the airline is growing with great ambitions and has aircraft on order with airbus , \u201d he said .\n\u201cwe are looking at all of africa for the right moment for things to stabilize and to start seeing real operations . what we see now is a scrimmage with private start - up intentions that do not appear viable . until moves are made by states or wealthy private start - ups , nobody is going to take the matter seriously . \u201d\n\u201chistory will tell you that the aviation market is adversely affected by some global event at various times , whether it\u2019s wars or sars or something else . however , the aviation industry is resilient and bounces back and continues its growth trajectory , \u201d al zabin said . \u201cwhen oil prices go down there is an increase in demand for older aircraft , \u201d he added .\nal zabin said kuwait airways was gradually regaining lost ground , after a shake - up instigated by chairman and managing director , rasha alroumi , who took over in 2013 . \u201cits fleet renewal program is starting to take effect now . they are replacing their old fleet with new a320 and a330 aircraft [ and ] they are adjusting their flying schedule . \u201d\ngenerally , he said , leasing companies are better placed than airlines to get capital from the market . \u201cwe play a mediatory role between the financial institutions and the airlines , \u201d he said . \u201cwe have not had a need for a credit rating . . . we have been operating for the last 15 years and never had a problem . financial institutions look at [ our ] balance sheet and performance for the last 15 years . \u201d\nworld growth of aviation and aircraft demand is directly related to gdp growth , al zabin noted . \u201cthere are other factors , such as fuel prices or interest rates . if there is gdp growth , then there will be growth in aviation . [ however ] if interest rates go up , then lease rental costs for airlines will increase . \u201d\nthere are no comments yet , please login or register to begin a discussion .\nboeing looks forward to finalizing the agreement , at which time the order will be posted to the boeing orders & deliveries website .\nalready a market success , the 737 max has accumulated more than 1 , 000 orders and commitments from 17 customers worldwide since its launch on aug . 30 , 2011 . the 737 max is the new - engine variant of the world\u2019s best - selling airplane and builds on the strengths of today\u2019s next - generation 737 . the airplane will be powered by cfm international leap - 1b engines . along with the engines , aerodynamic improvements to the tail and the new advanced technology winglet , the 737 max will reduce fuel burn and co2 emissions by 13 percent over today\u2019s most fuel - efficient single - aisle airplane , the next - generation 737 . the 737 max will have the lowest operating costs in the single - aisle segment with an eight percent advantage per seat over tomorrow\u2019s competition .\n\u201ctoday , with rising fuel costs , the 737 max will provide operational cost savings to airlines in addition to being more environmentally - friendly due to its latest quiet engine technology , \u201d said mr . alzabin . \u201cthese are the advantages that airlines are looking for in the current competitive and demanding environment . \u201d\nthe firm contract is an increase of the previous agreement signed at the 2011 dubai airshow for 50 a320neo aircraft .\n\u201chigher fuel prices means airlines require fuel efficient aircraft and with the a320neo offering a 15 per cent fuel burn reduction , it is the ideal investment . the a320neo reduces operating costs whilst enabling airlines to offer the best cabin comfort levels , \u201d said john leahy , airbus chief operating officer customers . \u201cthis significant order from alfaco confirms that the neo ticks all the right boxes and is clearly the best product on the market . \u201d\nover 8 , 300 a320 family aircraft have already been ordered and some 5 , 000 delivered to more than 350 customers and operators worldwide reaffirming its position as the world\u2019s best - selling single - aisle aircraft family . the a320neo has over 95 percent airframe commonality making it an easy fit into existing fleets while offering up to 500 nautical miles ( 950 kilometres ) more range or two tonnes more payload at a given range .\nthe a320neo is a new engine option for the a320 family entering into service from 2015 and incorporates latest generation engines and large \u201csharklet\u201d wing tip devices , which together will deliver 15 percent in fuel savings . this reduction in fuel burn is equivalent to 1 . 4m litres of fuel \u2013 the consumption of 1 , 000 mid size cars . this saves 3 , 600 metric tonnes of c02 per aircraft per year , the amount absorbed by 240 , 000 mature trees . the a320neo nox emissions are 50 % below caep / 6 and this aircraft also has considerably a smaller noise footprint .\n\u201cwe\u2019re taking neo orders from all corners of the world , from both airlines and leasing companies because we\u2019ve hit a sweet spot in the market . an aircraft which offers a 15 % reduction in fuel burn is proving to be irresistible , \u201d said john leahy , chief operating officer customers .\nover 7 , 000 a320 family aircraft have already been ordered and more than 4 , 700 delivered to more than 330 customers and operators worldwide reaffirming its position as the world\u2019s best - selling single - aisle aircraft family . the a320neo has over 95 percent airframe commonality making it an easy fit into existing fleets while offering up to 500 nautical miles ( 950 kilometres ) more range or two tonnes more payload at a given range .\nthe a320neo is a new engine option for the a320 family entering into service from 2015 and incorporates latest generation engines and large \u201csharklet\u201d wing tip devices , which together will deliver 15 percent in fuel savings . this reduction in fuel burn is equivalent to 1 . 4m litres of fuel \u2013 the consumption of 1 , 000 mid size cars . this saves 3 , 600 tonnes of c02 per aircraft per year , the amount of c02 absorbed by 240 , 000 mature trees . the a320neo nox emissions are 50 % below caep / 6 and this aircraft also has considerably smaller noise footprint .\nthe a350 xwb ( extra wide - body ) family is airbus\u2019 response to widespread market demand for a series of highly efficient medium - capacity long - range wide - body aircraft . with a range of up to 8 , 500 nm / 15 , 600 km , it is available in three basic passenger versions : the a350 - 800 accommodating 270 passengers , the a350 - 900 seating 314 and the a350 - 1000 for 350 passengers in a typical three - class layout .\nthe a350 xwb has the widest fuselage in its category , offering unprecedented levels of comfort , the lowest operating costs and lowest seat mile cost of any aircraft in this market segment . with power supplied by two new generation rolls royce trent xwb engines , the a350 xwb family is designed to confront the challenges of volatile fuel prices , rising passenger expectations and environmental concerns . orders for the aircraft stand at more than 574 from over 36 customers .\ninflight connectivity is about getting data to and from a passenger\u2019s laptop , or getting their voice to the right ear , wherever that might be . the technology behind it may not be interesting to passengers , but it is technological developments , such as triagnosys\u2019 new gsm roaming solution , that drive increased efficiencies , reduce costs and thereby enable airlines to offer more connectivity to more people . \u201d\n\u201cthe first part of our plan was to reach a fleet of 50 aircraft , and we are almost there . . . now our plan is to reach 100 aircraft by 2018 , \u201d ahmad al - zabin told the reuters middle east investment summit in kuwait .\n\u201cwe are in negotiations with airbus to increase the last order , and any outcome will be announced at the dubai airshow in november , \u201d zabin said .\nthe firm has a fleet of 48 aircraft , 27 of which are airbus , and the rest boeing , zabin said .\n\u201camong the companies we lease to are saudi airlines , turkish airlines , malaysia airlines , royal jordanian , and ethiopian airlines , \u201d he added .\nzabin said the firm expected to post \u201crecord\u201d profits for the fiscal year that ended september 30 , from one - off gains . it made a net profit of 10 . 8 million dinars ( $ 39 . 2 million ) in 2010 .\ncapa profiles help you identify new business opportunities and make better business decisions , by providing accurate and up - to - date data on airports , airlines , suppliers , investors , mros , lessors and countries around the world . each profile offers comprehensive news and analysis , as well as the ability to drill down into data on schedules , capacity share , fleet , traffic , financial results and more .\nour full profiles are only available to capa members . capa membership provides exclusive access to the information you need to monitor the competitive landscape and guide your organisation towards success .\nit\u2019s ideal for industry analysts , managers and executives who need a snapshot of the latest news , analysis and data from our global team , with the ability to export or email pdf reports in one click .\ncapa membership also gives you access to a customised selection of more than 400 global news briefs every weekday , as well as a comprehensive data centre , analysis reports and research publications . you can also choose from our range of premium add - ons , including mro matrix , route maps , fleet data and more .\nyou seem to have javascript disabled in your browser . the majority of this website will not function as intended without javascript enabled .\nsubscribing will provide you access to exclusive news , carefully researched airline financial , fleet and traffic data , plus the option to receive our popular , award - winning print magazine . to learn more , click here . if viewing via atw mobile , please login and click\nread web article\nto view fully .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nread the best - read publication for the global airline management community : atw magazine . view individual articles or download a digital issue ( subscription required ) .\nfranco - italian turboprop manufacturer atr seems to be anticipating considerably lower sales this year than in 2017 , following a briefing in london june 29 ahead of the farnborough air show in mid - july . . . . more\nethiopian airlines ceo tewolde gebremariam has said the ethiopian government could be considering equity swaps with other african carriers . . . . more\nuk lcc easyjet and norwegian air shuttle both see more potential from connecting services following the success of the \u201cworldwide by easyjet\u201d service the lcc launched with its norwegian low - cost , long - haul counterpart and other partners in september 2017 . . . . more\namazon and skyscanner are tipping voice interfaces like alexa and siri as the next technology trend , but what does that mean for airline brand identity ? . . . more\nthe scandal over children being separated from their parents by us border officials at the us - mexico border has drawn some of america\u2019s largest airlines into the political debate . . . . more\niata\u2019s board chairman , akbar al baker , created a lot of controversy last week when he ended the iata agm in sydney by telling reporters that \u201conly a man\u201d could run an airline ( for which he later apologized ) . this followed a media stir when iata issued a photograph of its board members , comprising 25 men and just one woman . but gender inequality is not the only imbalance in iata\u2019s ranks . . . . more\nwe use cookies to improve your website experience . to learn about our use of cookies and how you can manage your cookie settings , please see our cookie policy . by continuing to use the website , you consent to our use of cookies .\naerdata\u2019s corporate management system ( cms ) is an industry leading platform that supports all business processes in aircraft leasing and asset management .\naerdata provides lease management , records management , engine fleet planning and audit and inspection software as well as technical and back office services for aircraft and engine operators , lessors and mros . with a strong customer focus , aerdata delivers a reliable and secure service to its clients using latest technologies and state of the art infrastructure .\naerdata was acquired by the boeing company and became part of boeing commercial aviation services in may , 2014 . these include parts , training , engineering , maintenance and software solutions that increase the efficiency and profitability of airlines and leasing companies .\nbeijing - - kuwait and china sign a memorandum of understanding ( mou ) on e - commerce on the sideline of his highness the amir sheikh sabah al - ahmad al - jaber al - sabah ' s state visit monday .\nbeijing - - in the presence of his highness the amir of kuwait sheikh sabah al - ahmad al - jaber al - sabah and chinese president xi jinping , kuwait and china sign several agreements and memorandum of understandings aimed at boosting ties ."]}
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page decision . read more\ncompass lexecon ' s staff includes more than 425 professional consultants , analysts , and practice support personnel including nobel prize winners and former chief economists at the department of justice\u2019s antitrust division . in addition to our full - time professional staff , compass lexecon maintains affiliate relationships with distinguished academics . many of our experts are nonemployee independent contractors who under certain circumstances may pursue commercial engagements outside compass lexecon .\ncompass lexecon is a dynamic , growing company with some of the sharpest minds in the field of economic consulting . we are hiring .\nhow much do compass lexecon employees make ? glassdoor has salaries , wages , tips , bonuses , and hourly pay based upon employee reports and estimates .\ncompass lexecon regularly assists both defendants and plaintiffs in antitrust litigation , including cases involving issues such as price fixing , predatory pricing , bundling , and various forms of allegedly exclusionary conduct . an integral part of compass lexecon ' s role in many of these cases involves the estimation of lost profits or damages from elevated prices and output restrictions .\n\u2022 intellectual property \u2013 compass lexecon has been involved in intellectual property proceedings such as patent , trade , copyright , and royalty cases as well as licensing negotiations and strategy .\nby clicking submit you may receive news about compass lexecon services or invitations to special events . you may withdraw your consent at any time by emailing us at unsubscribe @ urltoken .\ncompass lexecon currently has a professional staff of more than 425 individuals , including 150 highly skilled ph . d . economists and econometricians and more than 165 other individuals with advanced degrees located in 20 offices . for the past 11 years , compass lexecon has been ranked as one of the leading antitrust economics firms in the world by the global competition review .\n\u2022 mergers and acquisitions \u2013 compass lexecon has been involved in many of the largest and most influential mergers in the telecommunications industry , including the at & t - bellsouth , sbc - at & t , verizon - mci , sbc - ameritech , bell atlantic - gte , and qwest - us west mergers . compass lexecon also provides analyses of the antitrust implications of mergers being considered by potential acquirers .\n\u2022 civil litigation \u2013 compass lexecon economists have been involved in a variety of civil lawsuits related to telecommunications and media . these cases include private antitrust suits , breach of contract issues , and estimation of damages .\nbefore joining compass lexecon , catalina worked for one year for the global competition policy practice at lecg . catalina has also worked as an associate lecturer at instituto de empresa business school and instituto de estudios burs\u00e1tiles .\na compass lexecon team advised the officemax board of directors and then provided an economic analysis of the proposed deal . the firm also worked with lawyers working for office depot on the deal , the client letter said .\ncompass lexecon is also working for comcast , and , according to a document filed by the telecomms giant , four of its economists were on hand for the may 6 meeting with more than two dozen fcc staff members .\ncompass lexecon , one of the world\u2019s leading economic consulting firms , offers employment opportunities to top candidates with strong academic backgrounds and professional experience . a complete application consists of a cover letter , resume , writing sample , and transcripts .\n\u2022 antitrust \u2013 compass lexecon has performed a wide variety of antitrust analyses related to telecommunications and media . we have provided critical analysis of mergers and acquisitions as well as private antitrust actions involving telecommunications , wireless services , and regulatory obligations .\ncomcast , which has said it expects the deal to be approved by early next year , declined to comment on its use of economic consulting firms , and compass lexecon declined to comment on its work for comcast . but a redacted version of a 19 - slide presentation made by mark israel , a compass lexecon economist , at the may meeting makes several conclusions about the proposed merger , calling it \u201cpro - consumer , pro - competitive , and in the public interest . \u201d\nas the global economy has moved increasingly to online channels , compass lexecon similarly has built its expertise in providing economic consulting and expert testimony to a wide range of clients who conduct a substantial portion , or even all , of their business on the internet .\none of our founding practices , antitrust remains a key area of expertise at compass lexecon . we have provided expert advice and testimony in hundreds of complex antitrust matters and have assisted clients with many of the highest - profile u . s . antitrust actions of the last 30 years .\ncompass lexecon has evaluated hundreds of proposed mergers and acquisitions on behalf of both private parties and government agencies . using rigorous analytical methods applied to complex data combined with careful attention to detail , we evaluate the likely effects of proposed mergers and acquisitions on prices , costs , and competition .\ncompass lexecon aviation experts have provided independent expert testimony and litigation support for numerous airlines in labor arbitrations , presidential emergency boards and in federal court . our aviation experts have unparalleled experience at analyzing issues related to scope clause challenges , labor productivity and costing and statistical analyses of potential job actions .\ntake compass lexecon , whose web site boasts of a staff that includes \u201c135 highly skilled ph . d . economists and econometricians and more than 145 other individuals with advanced degrees . \u201d the firm does work in many areas and often gets called on when economic experts are needed in big legal battles .\n\u2022 regulatory proceedings \u2013 compass lexecon has been involved in regulatory proceedings at all levels , including presenting before the federal communications commission and state regulatory commissions . these proceedings have involved such matters as cost calculations , pricing , section 271 applications , spectrum allocations and regulation , ownership requirements , and many other regulatory issues .\nduring his tenure with compass lexecon , mr . grant has submitted testimony on behalf of major oil companies related to the value of hydrocarbons , refining and transportation assets , and damages stemming from contractual disputes . he has , on behalf of the world\u2019s major oil , natural gas , and energy services companies , managed compass lexecon\u2019s efforts in complex energy - related disputes , including privileged support on merger and acquisitions in the energy services sector . other recent work includes the examination of the economic factors determining the market value of crude oil , natural gas , and lng , including the different institutional and contractual arrangements within the oil and gas sectors .\nthe 38 - page compass lexecon report concludes , \u201cbased on our experience , interviews with key stakeholders , and review of the extensive record of evidence , including the proposed commitments , we conclude that the proposed merger ' s benefits likely substantially outweigh any disadvantages that may result from the loss of competition between the parties . \u201d\nas an expert witness , fischel has testified on behalf of charles keating , ken lay , and jeffrey skilling . his work so upset plaintiffs\u2019 law firm milberg weiss that they engaged in a vendetta against fischel and lexecon , leading to a defamation suit by fischel and lexecon that led to a landmark supreme court decision about multi - district litigation ( lexecon inc . v . milberg weiss bershad hynes & lerach , 523 u . s . 26 ( 1998 ) ) and a $ 50 million settlement .\nin matters relating to sports , compass lexecon economists combine deep antitrust experience with extensive knowledge of labor economics . our experts are uniquely positioned to bring analytical skills and economic tools to bear on all aspects of sports - related antitrust , competition , and valuation issues encompassing players , tournaments , team movements , tv rights , and sports memorabilia / collectibles .\n\u201ccompass lexecon performed detailed econometric analyses of the competitive retail price effects of the transaction and the merging parties\u2019 pricing , \u201d the firm said . \u201cthe analysis concluded that there was no systematic evidence that the proposed merger would result in higher retail prices , \u201d a finding that was cited by the federal trade commission as one of the main reasons to approve the merger .\none of the world\u2019s leading economic consulting firms , compass lexecon provides law firms , corporations and government clients with clear analysis of complex issues . we have been involved in a broad spectrum of matters related to economics and finance \u2013 providing critical insight in legal and regulatory proceedings , strategic decisions and public policy debates . our experience and expertise apply to virtually any question of economics , in virtually any context of the law or business .\nit wouldn ' t be listened to anyway . anyone who has ideas let alone suggestions would be dubbed a whiner . i would just say that there are some obvious yet simple changes that could be made to make compass a great place to work .\ncompass lexecon\u2019s practices were developed by some of the most respected economic thinkers in the world . antitrust , our founding practice area , remains a central part of our business . our practice areas have expanded to include other areas of litigation including securities , intellectual property , accounting , risk management , valuation , corporate governance and employment matters . in each of these areas , we often provide detailed damages analyses . our non - litigation - related practice areas include matters such as business consulting and public policy .\nkenny grant is an executive vice president and managing director of compass lexecon\u2019s boston office . mr . grant provides business consulting , privileged consulting , and expert witness testimony , both domestic and international . he specializes in matters of competitive analysis , market value , antitrust , and public policy and has analyzed market structures and economic factors impacting firm behavior and competitive outcomes on behalf of clients in the energy industry , including producers , midstream entities , refiners , electricity producers and oil and natural gas field services companies .\npublic interest advocates who oppose the deal point out that the consulting firms are filled with economists who have passed through the revolving door and can give clients an insider\u2019s view of the process . one of the best known in the field is michael katz , a professor at berkeley\u2019s haas school of business who served as the fcc\u2019s chief economist and in a top job at the justice department\u2019s antitrust division . katz , who is affiliated with compass lexecon , said in an email friday that he isn\u2019t currently working on the transaction for any company .\nthe lexecon v . lerach battle is actually pretty interesting for legal geeks . it was a long , drawn out case , and the settlement came only after a jury awarded compensatory damages of $ 45 million ( if my memory is correct ) and was then going to decide the punitive award , which could have been substantial given the emails from lerach that sunk his case ( lots of name - calling and basically admitting that lexecon was hurting his plaintiff work ) . fischel was dean at chicago at the time of the settlement and promised the school some dough , but he was removed shortly thereafter under less than ideal circumstances and i\u2019m not sure if he ever gave any of the money to the law school . finally , i believe judge posner was also one of the co - founders of lexecon before leaving the company when he went on the bench .\nat compass lexecon , we believe that critical economic issues \u2013 whether in connection with litigation , regulatory review , strategic planning or other corporate activities \u2013 are best understood when subjected to a rigorous empirical analysis . our firm is known for developing a thorough understanding of the issues that face our clients , relating those issues to relevant economic theory , and then supporting our analysis with solid and persuasive empirical evidence . one of our most valuable assets is our ability to present complex concepts and data in an understandable manner . our successes in the courtroom and before regulatory agencies over the years have validated our approach .\ncompass lexecon economists have evaluated the competitive impact of many mergers and alliances in the airline industry using complex data and analytics . we have used cutting - edge econometric techniques to analyze the costs and benefits of domestic airline mergers to determine whether those mergers would be pro - competitive or anti - competitive and have presented our economic analyses to the u . s . department of justice and in federal court . we have analyzed the competitive impact of granting antitrust immunity to international airline alliances . we also have assisted with price - fixing investigations and litigation concerning the setting of air cargo rates and fuel surcharges .\nwith extensive experience in the rail industry , both in the u . s . and abroad , we have been involved in a number of high - profile railroad mergers , providing competitive and cost - saving analyses and evaluating claims by specific shippers . compass lexecon has been retained on antitrust cases involving railroads , including price - fixing allegations for the transportation of bulk chemicals on tanker ships , and in fuel surcharge antitrust litigation . the breadth of our railroad experience makes us uniquely qualified to testify in rate cases and stand - alone cost proceedings . we also have provided policy testimony in hearings before congress and the stb and regularly present seminars on the railroad industry for regulators . when a matter calls for in - depth knowledge of rail costing or engineering , we have the unique ability to call upon our colleagues at fti network industries strategies for assistance with quantitative analysis . compass lexecon aviation experts provided independent expert testimony and analysis throughout the chapter 11 restructurings of united air lines , delta air lines , northwest airlines , us airways , atlas , comair and mesaba . our experts have testified on behalf of the debtors in u . s . bankruptcy court during numerous section 1113 ( c ) , 1113 ( e ) and section 1114 hearings .\njonathan orszag is a senior managing director and member of the executive committee of compass lexecon , llc , an economic consulting firm . as a consultant , orszag has conducted economic and financial analysis on a wide range of complex issues in antitrust , regulatory , policy , and litigation matters for corporations and public - sector entities . these engagements have involved a wide array of mergers and other economic matters in various markets , such as the sports , media , telecommunications , financial services , and high - tech industries . he has testified before the united states congress , u . s . and international courts , the european court of first instance , and u . s . and international regulatory authorities on competition and economic policy issues .\nin the rapidly changing communications environment , independent , reliable economic analysis is fundamental to address the complex business and regulatory matters and regulations involving the telecommunications and media industries . compass lexecon performs a wide variety of economic analyses related to voice and data services , the internet , fiber - optic networks , telecommunications equipment , and other areas . our work in these matters involves the evaluation of mergers and acquisitions , intellectual property analysis , the pricing of network interconnection and network elements , the evaluation of the impact of new products and services on consumer welfare , and the estimation of damages . our experts have presented their analyses in state and federal courts and before the federal communications commission , the department of justice , and a wide variety of state regulatory commissions .\nno one knows exactly how pervasive these financial relationships are , but many of academia\u2019s most influential centers for energy and climate research appear to have financial ties to fossil fuel interests , including harvard\u2019s consortium for energy policy research ( which has received funding from shell and apache corporation ) , harvard\u2019s environmental economics program ( bp , chevron , and shell ) , and mit\u2019s energy initiative ( bp , exxonmobil , saudi aramco , shell , chevron , schlumberger , statoil , and total , to name a few ) . harvard ' s belfer center for science and international affairs , where i am a research fellow , receives funding from bp . columbia\u2019s center on global energy policy recently had its funding from exxonmobil exposed ; the fact that such funding arrangements have to be exposed at all invites the question , why so much secrecy for academic research ? and vocal opponents of divestment\u2014including harvard economist rob stavins , stanford economist frank wolak , and daniel fischel , president of the consulting firm compass lexecon and professor emeritus at the university of chicago\u2014tend to have financial or professional ties to the fossil fuel industry .\njonathan b . baker joined compass lexecon as a senior consultant and a member of our advisory committee . baker is professor of law at american university ' s washington college of law , where he teaches courses primarily in the areas of antitrust and economic regulation . from 2009 to this past summer , professor baker served as the chief economist at the federal communications commission . in addition , from 1995 to 1998 , baker served as the director of the bureau of economics at the federal trade commission . previously , he had worked as a senior economist on the president\u2019s council of economic advisers , special assistant to the deputy assistant attorney general for economics in the antitrust division of the department of justice , an assistant professor at dartmouth ' s amos tuck school of business administration , an attorney advisor to the acting chairman of the federal trade commission , and an antitrust lawyer in private practice . he is a co - author of an antitrust casebook , a past editorial chair of the antitrust law journal , and a past member of the council of the american bar association\u2019s section of antitrust law . professor baker has published widely in the fields of antitrust law and policy and industrial organization economics . in 2004 , he received american university\u2019s faculty award for outstanding scholarship , research , and other professional accomplishments , and in 1998 he received the federal trade commission\u2019s award for distinguished service . he has a j . d . from harvard and a ph . d . in economics from stanford university .\ndavid gross ' s areas of expertise include finance , applied microeconomics , econometrics and macroeconomics . he has served as a testifying expert and conducted studies on a wide range of topics including financial markets , estimation of damages , the economics of merger and acquisition transactions , mortgage finance , mutual funds , antitrust and industrial organization , and intellectual property disputes . before joining lexecon , gross served on the faculty at the university of chicago graduate school of business from 1995 to 2000 . he has made numerous presentations to business , government , and academic audiences and has published articles in scholarly journals including the quarterly journal of economics and the review of financial studies . gross has a ph . d . in economics from the massachusetts institute of technology and an a . b . from stanford university .\nfor inquiries related to this message please contact support . for sales inquiries , please visit urltoken\nif you believe this to be in error , please confirm below that you are not a robot by clicking\ni ' m not a robot\nbelow .\nplease make sure your browser supports javascript and cookies and that you are not blocking them from loading . for more information you can review the terms of service and cookie policy .\nour practices are led by some of the most recognized and respected economic thinkers in the world including six former chief economists of the department of justice antitrust division . we maintain relationships with numerous high - profile academic affiliates , including nobel prize winners .\nantitrust , our founding practice area , remains a central part of our business . our practice areas have expanded to include other areas of litigation including securities and financial markets , intellectual property , accounting , valuation and financial analysis , erisa , corporate governance , bankruptcy and financial distress , derivatives and structured finance , class certifications and employment matters . in all these areas , we often provide detailed damages analyses . our non - litigation - related practice areas include matters such as business consulting , regulatory investigations and public policy .\nurltoken no longer supports internet explorer 9 or earlier . please upgrade your browser .\nnews about fti consulting inc . , including commentary and archival articles published in the new york times .\nthe change comes as the struggling electronics retailer is trying to repair its finances .\nfti consulting , the business advisory firm , named steve gunby its president and chief executive on monday , succeeding jack dunn , who is stepping down after 21 years at the firm .\nalthough the carmaker will exit the north american market due to low sales volumes , suzuki\u2019s united states sales were up 22 percent in november when compared with november 2011 .\nthe head of fti consulting hosted baltimore orioles stars at his birthday parties when he was growing up , and now leads 3 , 800 employees in offices in 24 countries .\nfour days after eastman kodak filed for bankruptcy protection , the beleaguered camera maker said monday that it had named a new chief restructuring officer .\nhostess brands is back in bankruptcy again , arguing that its last filing did not really accomplish all that much , despite taking a rather long time .\ninvesting in the second act of michael milken , the onetime king of junk bonds , has not been a rewarding experience for everyone . just ask the shareholders of nextera enterprises , a company controlled by mr . milken and his brother , lowell , and lawrence j . ellison , the chairman of the oracle corporation . nextera ' s shareholders are scheduled to meet friday to vote on the company ' s proposed sale of its only operation , a corporate consulting business , to fti consulting for $ 130 million . the transaction , which is expected to close before the end of the year , would leave nextera as a penny stock representing ownership of an empty shell whose purpose is unclear .\nnew venture hopes to offer some peace of mind to c . e . o . ' s\nan insurer , two law firms and a consulting firm have formed a venture that aims to give a level of comfort to nervous executives and board members . the venture , corporate diagnostics , will review financial records and corporate governance structures . its review may lead to reduced premiums for directors and officers ' liability insurance for companies .\naccessibility concerns ? email us at accessibility @ urltoken . we would love to hear from you .\ndavid cohen , executive vice president of comcast corporation , left , speaks during a house committee hearing on the proposed merger of comcast and time warner cable , on capitol hill , may 8 , 2014 . ( michael reynolds / european pressphoto agency )\nwhen executives from comcast and time warner cable met with federal communications commission staffers last month to make the case for their merger , the expected antitrust and communications lawyers went along with them .\nbut the companies also took four economists \u2014 part of a highly specialized but low - profile set of number - crunchers who can be highly influential when it comes to winning approval for big deals like these .\n\u201cpeople think lawyers run the world , \u201d said matt wood , policy director at free press , a consumer advocacy group that opposes the merger . \u201cthese are the people the companies hire to help the lawyers do that . \u201d\nthese elite economists \u2014 some earning as much as $ 1 , 000 an hour , like their law firm peers \u2014 try to predict the questions that antitrust regulators will have about a deal . and then , using gobs of data about products , companies , markets and industries , they help prepare answers that will persuade regulators to see the deal \u2014 and its effect on things like prices and consumer choice \u2014 as their clients do .\nsome work full - time at speciality consulting firms , and others are based at top universities . and while they don\u2019t like to talk publicly about their work , especially while a proposed deal is under review , public filings and company statements reveal quite a bit about what they do and the impact they can have .\nbut it got its start with antitrust issues , and last year worked on several big deals , including us airways / american airlines , officemax / office depot and omnicom / publicis , helping make 2013 the firm\u2019s best year ever , according to a recent letter to clients .\ntwo other economists working for comcast\u2019s lawyers , one a professor at stanford and the other an antitrust expert at cornerstone research , another consulting firm , also declined to comment on their work . their early assessment of the deal , filed with the fcc in april , reached similar conclusions . \u201cthe proposed combination . . . will benefit current and future residential consumers , businesses , and advertisers across the footprint of the combined company , \u201d they wrote .\nwhile firms like these are most often hired by companies trying to win approval of a big deal , they are occasionally tapped by other companies with a stake in the outcome , or by government agencies that need help on a particular case .\non the comcast deal , discovery communications , a large programming supplier , has hired two analysts at charles river associates , another well - known consulting firm , according to a company filing with the fcc . a discovery executive said last week that the company was still studying the deal .\ncritics of the deal also complain that they can\u2019t afford the high - priced statistical help that companies use to advocate in front of regulators . but they acknowledge that the government has its own economists charged with weighing big mergers and that sometimes other companies share their views and weigh in with their own heavy - hitters .\nfor the economists who do the work , the debates tend to be about different things .\n\u201cit\u2019s very academic , and often very technical , \u201d said a person who runs an economic consulting firm , about things like error structures and regression analysis . \u201cit makes economists very excited . \u201d\njust how much trouble is rep . jim jordan in over alleged ohio state sexual abuse ?\ndaniel fischel ' s areas of expertise are securities , corporation law , regulation of financial markets , and the application of the economics of corporate finance to problems in these areas . he has been cited by state and federal courts at all levels including the united states supreme court . fischel has given expert testimony on numerous occasions in federal and state courts , before arbitration panels , and in regulatory proceedings in the areas of securities , commodities , corporation law , regulation of financial markets , and the application of the economics of corporate finance . he was , for example , the principal damages witness for the united states department of justice in a series of breach of contract cases involving over $ 100 billion , commonly called the winstar cases . fischel has published widely in books and scholarly journals . his article\nuse of modern finance theory in securities fraud cases involving actively traded securities ,\nbusiness law 1 ( 1982 ) , is the seminal article describing the application of financial economics to securities fraud litigation . he is also co - author of the economic structure of corporate law with judge frank h . easterbrook . he is the lee and brena freeman professor of law and business , emeritus at the university of chicago .\nin 2004 , orszag was named by the global competition review as the youngest member of \u201cthe world\u2019s 40 brightest young antitrust lawyers and economists\u201d in its \u201c40 under 40\u201d survey . in 2006 , the global competition review named orszag as one of the world\u2019s \u201cbest young competition economists . \u201d since 2007 , orszag has been named one of the foremost competition economists in the international who\u2019s who o f competition economist s .\nprior to entering the private sector , orszag served as the assistant to the u . s . secretary of commerce and director of the office of policy and strategic planning . in this capacity , orszag was the secretary of commerce\u2019s chief policy adviser and was responsible for coordinating the development and implementation of policy initiatives , from telecommunications issues to international trade issues . previously , orszag served as an economic policy advisor on president clinton\u2019s national economic council . in 1999 , the corporation for enterprise development awarded orszag its leadership award for \u201cforging innovative public policies to expand economic opportunity in america . \u201d\norszag is a lecturer at ucla , teaching a class on merger analysis . orszag also serves as a member of the board of directors of jmp group , inc . ( nyse : jmp ) ; the friends of the global fight against aids , tuberculosis , and malaria ; and the tiger woods foundation board of governors .\norszag received a m . sc . from oxford university , which he attended as a marshall scholar . he graduated summa cum laude in economics from princeton university , was elected to phi beta kappa , and was named a usa today all - usa college academic team . he is also a graduate of phillips exeter academy .\norszag and his wife ( mary ) have two daughters ( baye and eden ) and a black labrador named petite . orszag is an avid golfer , having played all top 100 golf courses in the world , and is a lifelong boston red sox and new england patriots fan .\nwho ' s who legal released it ' s list of the best antitrust and competition economists in the world . read more\npreviously , mr . grant was an economist with the overseas private investment corporation in washington , d . c . working in the investment development division , he conducted market analyses and researched capital requirements and economic effects of proposed projects . as an instructor for the harvard institute for international development , mr . grant taught cost - benefit analysis , project analysis and microeconomics to officials from utilities , regulatory agencies and economic development banks in the developing world . mr . grant\u2019s testimony experience includes compa\u00f1\u00eda mega v . petr\u00f3leo brasileiro s . a . , frontier oil corporation v . holly corporation ; texaco inc . , et al . , v . duhe , et al . ; sadie r . long , et al v . texaco inc . , et al . ; and canyon oil & gas company v . phillips petroleum company .\nother selected reports and testimony include \u201csupplementary proposed rule for establishing oil value for royalty due on federal leases , \u201d before the united states of america , department of interior , minerals management service ; \u201cfurther supplementary proposed rule for establishing oil value for royalty due on federal leases , \u201d before the united states of america , department of interior , minerals management service ; and \u201ccritique of \u2018sparks and wires\u2019\u201d ( assessment of the restructuring of the electricity industry ) .\nmr . grant has a master in public policy from the john f . kennedy school of government at harvard university and a bachelor of arts in economics from middlebury college . he is a member of the american bar association and energy bar association .\nglassdoor will not work properly unless browser cookie support is enabled . learn how to enable cookies .\nyour trust is our top concern , so companies can ' t alter or remove reviews .\nsenior management could communicate better . work life balance is a serious issue . work can get tedious and repetitive at analyst level . no clear path to promotion and company is slow to promote .\nseems to have lots of cases and you have to opportunity to work on big , important cases that have the ability to change things in that particular industry . this is not always the case but it could happen .\nirregular hours . hired to do healthcare work but wasn ' t given any healthcare .\nok job . good pto policy . take this job as seriously as the employer takes you ( i . e . use your pto to travel ) . leverage the opportunity to go to a great grad school .\nthere is no company culture . it ' s neither an enjoyable nor an efficient place to work . it ' s actually kind of sad ; many analysts up to vps feel used by case managers . and the truth is they are used and everyone is aware of it . i ' ve heard multiple sources ( experts within 2 leading economic consulting firms ) brag about how great their business model is i . e . take advantage of smart and hard - working 20 somethings and justify it by the fact that all 20 somethings are getting taken advantage of in the\nmarketplace\n. you ' ll hear a lot of arguments about the\nmarket\nwhile being here ; it ' s a great defense for major corporations . but maybe don ' t think about your employees who log upwards of 2000 billable hours as everyday market participants . think about them as people , hardworking , loyal and bright , not part of a game which you can handwave away as the\nmarket\n. the more you treat people as part of a game , the more they will play it . and the more you reward people for\nplaying the game\ninstead of actually creating stellar work product , the more filled up with disloyal market participants who really want to do as little as possible and\nplay the game\nyour workplace will become . all this being said , there are some great people who work here . hopefully , they see something more than small incremental gains for the actual value they provide at some point down the road .\nmy experience was horrible . i worked in a toxic environment with verbally abusive case managers and co - workers , some of whom took credit for my work and ganged up on me when i caught mistakes in their work product . not worth the high profile cases .\noffice politics is very messy and people are not rewarded based on talent or hard work if you are very smart , you are a potential threat to your bosses and will be overlooked for promotion / career advancement a lot of smart people left the company when i was there because several less worthy people were promoted at their expense you can get lucky if you find an influential boss to work for . otherwise your quality or difficulty of work does not matter no training or investment in employee ' s personal growth whatsoever\nthis will replace the current featured review for targeted profile . are you sure you want to replace it ?\ncopyright \u00a9 2008\u20132018 , glassdoor , inc .\nglassdoor\nand logo are proprietary trademarks of glassdoor , inc .\nupload a resume to easily apply to jobs from anywhere . it ' s simple to set up .\nknow your worth\u2122 . get a free , personalized salary estimate based on today ' s job market .\nglassdoor has millions of jobs plus salary information , company reviews , and interview questions from people on the inside making it easy to find a job that\u2019s right for you .\nsearch our positions by entering a keyword or location below . the list below includes only a subset of all available positions .\neach job description includes a link for applying and submitting your resume to us online . if you have specific questions about any of our positions , you can contact our recruiting team\n. due to the large volume of applicants , please do not send inquiries regarding application status .\nsorry , we couldn ' t find your location . please type in a location you are interested in .\nworking hours can be erratic , but it is the same across the industry . cases can drag on much longer than expected\nvery , very long hours for months on end without adequate compensation for over - time . poor development opportunities , though this depends on the office .\ngreat atmosphere , very collaborative , lots of involvement with senior management , lots of contact with colleagues at other european offices , co - location with parent company makes it feel like a bigger company , semi transparent leadership team .\nteam can work very very long hours and can get very stressful , sometimes at the expenses of praise for hard work and feeling valued . stressful atmosphere sometimes means that people can become unresponsive and over focused . management need to take more care of hr procedures and work with hr to uphold them . hr procedures not always upheld and followed .\ngreat variety with industries , projects . exposure is fantastic because you are always working closely with the senior management . secondments between european offices are very common .\nsmall company atmosphere can sometimes get in the way of simple things . firm focuses only on competition ( this applies to cl europe only ) .\nestablish processes as the firm grows ( which it is doing very fast ) .\nabstract : the reforms proposed in this paper pursue one common objective . our aim is to reduce the burden of notifying and controlling unproblematic mergers , such that resources can be focused on the most complex cases . this would facilitate adequate assessment of complex transactions . these are more and more common in the new economy , where the variety of both potential harm and possible efficiencies has dramatically increased . therefore , enforcement agencies now , more than ever , need to concentrate resources on complex cases and design procedures that allow for a thorough debate . this paper identifies three main avenues for the improvement of the ecmr .\nwe first argue that the current time pressure during phase ii mergers , and in particular after the so has been sent , is counterproductive and against the interests of all parties . the tight time constraint does not allow for a serene and thorough debate that is needed . we propose to allow more time for the exchange of views in complex merger cases . in such cases , it is actually very challenging to have a debate through only one exchange of pleadings . this exposes the parties and the commission to serious legal risks . while it is possible that just releasing time pressure will be sufficient to enable an adequate dialogue , it could be worthwhile to consider moving from one exchange of pleadings to two in merger control , just as it is done in courts .\nsecond , as turnover thresholds are not correlated with harm , they do not lead to a proper prioritization of cases in merger control in europe . thresholds could increase or decrease with no effect on the proportion of non - problematic mergers being notified . regardless of the change in thresholds , this proportion would remain high , therefore wasting the scarce resources of all parties to the proceedings , including enforcement agencies . we show that no other threshold , or combination of thresholds , would perform better . therefore , there is no room for further incremental improvements to the merger control system . we believe that only moving in the direction of a properly framed voluntary notification would significantly enhance the efficiency of merger control in europe . this would be consistent with the 2003 reform in antitrust .\nhowever , the commission should be able to intervene in due time against problematic mergers that are not notified . at the same time , the parties that decide not to notify need to know when it is safe to implement the merger . therefore , we propose that parties planning to implement a merger of european interest should disclose their intentions to the commission by submitting an electronic form containing readily available information about the merger . this would be similar to the hsr document used in the united states . we also propose that the parties make their intentions regarding the transaction public , or at least that they inform their largest customers and suppliers .\nthe completion of these two steps would start the period when the commission can receive complaints and use its market investigation tools . at the end of this period , the commission could decide to take no action , clearing the way for the implementation of the merger , or to open proceedings . this would be more efficient for all parties than the simplified procedure or any reform of the notification thresholds . here , the commission would not be required to make a formal investigation and draft a clearance decision in all cases that are clearly not anticompetitive , as is currently the case . the parties would not be required to enter in formal contacts with the commission in these cases .\nlast , we also propose to further the integration of the ecn , which , as the commission mentions in its own documents , is not working perfectly yet . we first propose to increase the efficiency of one stop shopping by letting parties self - assess whether their operation affects trade between member states . if they believe it does , they would then either voluntarily notify to the commission , or simply disclose their intentions to merge by submitting the electronic form mentioned earlier . member states would naturally be able to request a referral , but they would have the burden to prove that either trade is not affected or that they are better placed than the commission to control the merger . moreover , there has not been any systematic review of the effective application of the new substantive test by member states . we would welcome such a review , followed by a public consultation on the ways to promote more convergence in the competitive assessments and rights of defence in the eea .\nthe proof on the quantification of the damage in assumptions of defense of competition . ( spanish law )\nsubscribe and get breaking news , commentary , and opinions on law firms , lawyers , law schools , lawsuits , judges , and more .\nlaw professors generally don\u2019t earn as much as biglaw partners . legal academic salaries , while generally in the low six - figures , rarely go over , say , $ 400 , 000 . but some law profs own very , very nice homes . see , e . g . ( in descending order by value ) : columbia professor hans smit ( $ 30 million mansion \u2014 yup , that\u2019s seven zeros ) ; yale professor james [ \u2026 ]\nlaw professors generally don\u2019t earn as much as biglaw partners . legal academic salaries , while generally in the low six - figures , rarely go over , say , $ 400 , 000 .\nbut some law profs own very , very nice homes . see , e . g . ( in descending order by value ) :\nyale professor james whitman ( $ 5 . 7 million co - op ) ;\n\u201cfeldsuk , \u201d aka harvard professors jeannie suk , who has a new book out that looks quite interesting , and noah feldman ( $ 2 . 8 million mansion ) ;\nsometimes the professors get financial assistance for these purchases from the schools that employ them . but sometimes the professors buy them on their own , without any university help .\nfor example , as reported in the new york observer , daniel fischel , former dean of the university of chicago law school , just picked up an $ 8 . 45 million manhattan pied - \u00e0 - terre . as breathlessly described by writer max abelson , the apartment features \u201ccustom electric shades , a steam shower , and a sub - zero wine refrigerator . \u201d\nfischel\u2019s famous neighbors , plus the story of how he got this rich \u2014 being a law school dean pays well , but not that well \u2014 after the jump .\ndean fischel\u2019s apartment is in one beacon court , the celebrated luxury condominium that\u2019s home to beyonce and brian williams . and things at one beacon are looking up , now that the notorious marc dreier has left the building .\nhow did dan fischel become this wealthy ? abelson notes that fischel is \u201cfamous for helping gentlemen like ken lay , charles keating and michael milken . \u201d but fischel didn\u2019t represent them ( probably a good thing , since they all got convicted ) ; rather , he testified as an expert witness on their behalf .\nhis net worth may have been helped , inadvertently , by the plaintiffs\u2019 bar . from his wikipedia entry :\nwe would happily be defamed for $ 50 million . heck , we put up with it every day for free ( see the atl comments ) .\nmoral of the story for law students : pay attention to the law and econ stuff , and maybe someday you too will have an $ 8 million apartment .\np . s . the observer article also mentions a recent real estate purchaser by another notable lawyer \u2014 marc weitzen , chief legal adviser to billionaire carl icahn . but that apartment , at $ 4 . 2 million , pales in comparison to daniel fischel\u2019s place .\nearlier : lawyerly lairs : marc dreier\u2019s penthouse goes for $ 8 . 2 million\nlove atl ? let ' s make it official . sign up for our newsletter .\ntotally thought you were talking about topanga . those last few seasons , she was almost as fat as you mystal .\nonly penurious wretches count the money of others . stop ridiculing obscene wealth and start working .\nmystal lives in his mother\u2019s basement and slides around the concrete slab like a walru .\nhans smit ( not smith ) only paid about $ 300k for his mansion . and he doesn\u2019t live there ( he lives in an apartment a few blocks away ) . when i visited the mansion , hans\u2019s son ( a partner at simpson ) lived there . yeah , it\u2019s worth a lot more than $ 300k now , and he tried to sell it for $ 30mm , but nobody actually thinks it\u2019s worth that much . except hans .\nwe are counting money , jake . we are pointing out egregious selfishness and greed .\njames whitman is an amazing professor . his dad is an obscenely rich investor tycoon , so you can guess why he\u2019s able to buy that kind of pad \u2026 not from his yls salary .\n9 \u2013 yup . click on the link : \u201cprofessor whitman comes from serious money . his father , martin whitman , is a highly successful hedge fund manager ( and professor at the yale school of management ) . \u201d urltoken\njake , please may i deposit my man spigot in your mouth and anus ? there is a dust storm coming and this needs to be done . shafeef\nhere\u2019s an ny sun article on the smit place , i . e . how did a professor buy it . as noted above , he paid around $ 300k in the 1970\u2019s , bought it from the university . urltoken"]}
{"id": 55010, "summary": [{"text": "republic records is an american record company that operates as a division of universal music group .", "topic": 10}, {"text": "the label was endowed by monte lipman and avery lipman in 1995 ; it was later paired into the universal motown republic group in 1999 .", "topic": 37}, {"text": "after the separation of motown records from universal motown records , the universal motown republic group was shuttered , the label was temporarily reincarnated as universal republic records in 2006 , until it was revived in late 2012 .", "topic": 37}, {"text": "the label 's main offices are located in new york city , new york , united states , other offices of the record label are located at the interscope center in santa monica , california , u.s. artists currently signed to republic records include but are not limited to ariana grande , amin\u00e9 , amy winehouse , pearl jam , 3 doors down , black sabbath , drake , florence and the machine , jack johnson , jessie j , john mellencamp , lil wayne , lorde , mika , nickelback , nicki minaj , post malone , demi lovato , kelly rowland , stromae and the weeknd .", "topic": 37}], "title": "republic records", "paragraphs": ["american recordings , casablanca music llc , next plateau records inc . , republic nashville , universal republic records , young money entertainment\nland records search has many county and some state indexes to land records online .\nas per a recent statement by republic records , payne\u2019s first solo single will arrive soon in conjunction with capitol records uk .\nin mid - 2012 , universal republic records changed its name to its former name republic records . all universal republic records roster were moved to republic records . the label has since released albums by lil wayne , kid cudi and tyga among others . the new republic became the number one label in soundtrack production and sales . on march 31 , 2014 , it was announced that big machine and republic records revived dot records , it was announced that chris stacey would be head of the label .\nwendy goldstein , executive vp / head of urban a & r of republic records photographed on aug . 17 , 2015 in her republic records office in santa monica , calif .\nthe label later became part of universal motwon republic group in 1999 . when motown records branched off of universal motown records , the universal motwon record group was shuttered , and they were reincarneted as universal republic records in 2007 until 2012 .\nrepublic records now stands alone under umg as one of the group ' s premier labels , alongside interscope records and island records . in 2012 , mediabase announced republic records was the top charting u . s label . republic ' s best selling artists include demi lovato , ariana grande , taylor swift , amy winehouse , drake , lil wayne , nicki minaj , the weeknd , and lorde .\nis an american record company and a division of universal music group . the label was founded in 1995 then later paired with universal motown republic group in 1999 . after the universal motown republic group was shut down , republic records briefly reformed as universal republic records in 2006 , until it was revived in late 2012 .\nrepublic records is a record label that distributed lorde ' s debut album , pure heroine , along with melodrama .\ngold coast producer paces has signed to us label republic records with a deal announced by his australian label etcetc .\nrapper from pittsburgh , pennsylvania . he was signed to rostrum records until 2015 , when he switched labels to warner bros . records .\naccessibility : it may be possible to search these records in person at archives in the czech republic . [ 1 ]\nas of 2006 , universal republic has adopted an a & r and partnership - based growth strategy . in an era of music industry transition they have proven effective , as universal republic has continued to grow in the industry ' s declining years . in the summer of 2011 , changes were made at the universal motown republic group umbrella , motown records was separated from universal motown records ( causing it to shut down and transfer its artists to either motown records or universal republic records ) and the umbrella label and merged into the island def jam music group , making universal republic records a stand alone label and shutting down universal motown republic group .\nuniversal republic records was owned by universal music . it was reverted from its now - recurring name republic records , founded in 1995 by the lipman brothers , during the mca era . the name switch happened in 2006 when universal motown was formed under the universal motown republic group , bringing this label along . in 2011 , umrg was disbanded , causing universal motown to re - emerge back to motown , taking universal records with that label . meanwhile , universal republic ( in 2013 ) was reverted back to republic . the universal republic back catalogue is handled by republic under ume .\nrecords of the former jewish communities of the entire czech republic are located at the national archives in prague . some of these records are already on line . to learn more , click here .\nnew york , ny , june 5 , 2009 \u2013 monte lipman , president and ceo of universal republic and scott borchetta , president and ceo of big machine records , llc proudly announced today the formation of a new label partnership \u2013 republic nashville , which will be based in nashville . the imprint will be headquartered on music row and utilize the combined resources of big machine records and universal republic records .\nuniversal records was first introduced in 1989 by mca records , inc . in nashville . it was headed by jimmy bowen , who left mca for capitol records in 1990 and took most of the label ' s artists with him . around 1995 , the label was reintroduced as a spin - off from the rising tide label . as part of the universal music group , it was brought under the universal motown records group umbrella . in 2006 , with its sister label republic records being rebranded as universal republic records , universal records was merged into motown to create universal motown , causing the universal motown records group to reinstate itself as the universal motown republic group . in 2011 , with the dismantling of universal motown and its umrg unit , universal records and universal motown were both folded to the revived motown , while universal republic has been rebranded back as republic . today , releases under universal records and / or universal motown are being reissued by motown under ume . only use this label for releases with a universal records logo . releases that contain only the standard universal ( black - and - white globe ) logo must not be listed here .\nin october 2016 , republic records announced liam payne had signed a record deal with them , and that they would represent him as his u . s label , while capitol records would serve as his united kingdom representation .\nmigos and lil yachty are part of the crop of artists revitalizing motown records .\nrepublic records is a record label and that is under the ownership of universal music group . from 2000 to 2005 , the name of the company was universal records and from 2007 to 2012 its name was universal republic records . in late 2012 , the name was changed to the current one , republic records . the label ' s main offices are located in new york city and santa monica . the label currently has many artists including akon , lil wayne , taylor swift , nicki minaj , lorde , drake , and enrique iglesias .\nrepublic records has joined forces with reowned fashion designer john varvatos to launch john varvatos records . the imprint is a revolutionary collaboration , co - mingling two distinct brands with the common goal of releasing timeless records - genuine music in the spirit of legends . artists signed to the john varvatos records label include three - time grammy winner zac brown band ( whose 1st jv records release went gold , with four # 1 singles ) , hollywood vampires , andrew watt , tyler bryant and the shakedown , and badflower .\nwalk explained his strategies , the appeal of republic records and why nbc ' s\nthe voice\nis finally in a position to create a star .\numg privacy officer 2220 colorado avenue , santa monica , ca 90404 usa republic records 1755 broadway , new york , ny 10019 u . s . a .\nearly uk house label run by dave lee aka joey negro . forerunner to z records .\nmeanwhile , spotify\u2019s global head of creator services troy carter says ,\nwe\u2019re proud to have partnered with the weeknd , his management and republic records on a phenomenal album . we look forward to breaking even more records together in the near future .\nuniversal music group acquired the lipman brothers ' republic records as a fully owned subsidiary in 1999 , and named monte lipman as president of the newly established universal records label , and avery lipman the coo ; both reporting to doug morris ( chairman of universal music group ) , and mel lewinter , ( chairman of universal records group ) . during their tenure , the lipmans shaped the newly formed company and took on new acts including nelly , lil wayne , elton john , and co - ventures with cash money records , master p ' s no limit records , and sean\npuffy\ncombs ( bad boy records ) .\nat republic we help shape raw talents into multi - platinum , award - winning superstars . republic records strives to make our artists into the biggest stars in the world . read the success stories from some of our standout artists here .\nthe deal , inked for the world excluding australia and new zealand , will see paces work with republic and its imprint casablanca records , which is largely electronic focused .\njewish vital records are accessible for research by visiting the archives in person or by hiring a private researcher . other types of jewish records are very difficult to access , even by on - site research .\njewish records refer to records about jews ( non - vital ) and records of jewish births , marriages , and deaths ( vital ) . non - vital jewish records were created as jewish communities kept account books , bought property , or had dealings with rulers and local governments . records pertaining to jews and jewish congregation exist from the 1500s . jews in austria generally did not keep vital records unless required to do so by law . jews did not receive legal recognition until the edict of toleration in 1781 . beginning in 1788 , jews were required to keep records of births , marriages and deaths in german under catholic supervision . because these records were required for conscription and taxation purposes , jews often evaded registration and but most jewish communities did not actually start keeping records until the practice was again codified into law in 1840 . the laws requiring records of births , marriages and deaths were reemphasized several times during the early 1800s and the practice was well established the 1860s . jewish congregations continued to maintain registers into the 1930s when persecutions became severe . most jewish congregations were destroyed in the holocaust but the records were preserved in archives .\nlipman and borchetta also announced former capitol records promotion executive jimmy harnen has been appointed president of republic nashville . mr . harnen worked with borchetta in a previous capacity at dreamworks nashville .\nto view the present - day czech republic at google maps , click here .\nvital and some non - vital jewish records may be found in state regional archives [ st\u00e1tn\u00ed oblastn\u00ed arch\u00edvy ] . non - vital jewish records may be found in district [ okresn\u00ed ] and city [ m\u011bstsk\u00e9 ] archives .\nthe label was founded by monte lipman and avery lipman in 1995 . according to avery lipman , he and his brother monte lipman first conceived of republic records at the kitchen table of their apartment :\nread the urltoken article history of the jews in the czech republic by clicking here .\n[ 158 ] . g patmore , choosing the republic , unsw press , 2009 .\nlava records was founded in 1995 by jason flom in partnership with atlantic records group . in 2009 , flom reclaimed the lava imprint and entered into a partnership with umg\u2019s republic records for new signings . the label is now the home to multi - platinum , award - winning artists such as superstars jessie j , lorde , and trans - siberian orchestra , as well as emerging artists including andy black , maty noyes , and stanaj .\nrepublic records & apos ; chairman and co - founder monte lipman says in a statement , \u201cspotify\u2019s continued support of the weeknd has now reached historic proportions and also reinforces the tremendous growth of global streaming .\nmore than 360 , 000 records for austria and the czech republic , from a variety of sources , including : cemetery data , yizkor books , and holocaust sources . requires free registration . to search , click here .\nbirdman , mack maine , cortez bryant , mannie fresh , monte lipman ( chairman and ceo of universal republic records ) and legal counsel for both cash money and lil wayne were contacted and would not comment on this story .\ntake the online familysearch course ( 8 minutes including videos and slides ) using online czech records : jewish registers by clicking here .\nland records exist in cases in which other record types didn\u2019t . this is because the line of ownership has to be proven .\non june 20 , 2014 , it was announced that republic has partnered with vh1 to create the\nmake a band famous\ncampaign , which will pick a pristine star for the network to appear in new spots and a band will be added to republic ' s growing roster . vh1 and republic has both used social media in this campaign . in 2015 republic records had songs in six of the spots in the top 10 of the mediabase top 40 chart , which tied a record that had been set in 2013 .\nwith this bill , the australian democrats are proposing to begin the process towards a second republic referendum with a plebiscite at a general election after 2001 . the plebiscite would ask two questions . the first is : do you want australia to become a republic ? the second is : if most australians decide they want a republic , do you want the opportunity to choose from different republic models ? [ 81 ]\nthe archive room contains thousands of records dating from all periods of the observatory\u2019s existence . certain sections of these were removed and merged with the royal greenwich observatory records ( now in cambridge university library ) when the site was transferred to the south african astronomical observatory in 1972 .\ncadastral surveys are also useful in researching past landholdings as old land records were destroyed when a property no longer existed , however written reports and cadastral maps of the former property are kept in document collection called a \u201cshirka\u201d . more recent land records are kept in local notary offices .\nmonte lipman ( founder and chairman / ceo , republic records ) ; craig kallman ( chairman / ceo , atlantic records ) ; dan mccarroll ( president , warner bros . records ) ; jeff castelaz ( president , elektra records ) ; alison donald ( co - president , columbia records uk ) ; ted cockle ( president , virgin records uk ) ; mike smith ( president , mercury records uk ) ; nir seroussi ( president , sony music latin ) ; ed vetri ( president , wind - up records ) ; rosie lopez ( president , tommy boy entertainment ) ; glen barros ( president , concord music group ) ; rex rideout ( vp of a & r , motown records ) ; jay landers ( executive vp of a & r , verve music group ) ; bryan stewart ( vp of a & r , curb records ) ; jason mcarthur ( vp of a & r , provident label group / sony music entertainment ) ; bruce iglauer ( founder / president , alligator records ) ; angel carrasco ( sr . vp a & r , latin america , sony ) ; keith naftaly ( executive vp of a & r , rca records ) ; steve lillywhite ( producer ) ; joseph burney ( vp of a & r , rca inspiration / sony music entertainment ) ; richard stumpf ( ceo , atlas publishing ) ; steve greenberg ( ceo , s - curve records ) ; kim buie ( a & r , thirty tigers ) ; albert schilcher ( vp of music and music marketing , mtv international ) ; gary briggs ( senior vp of a & r / producer , new west records ) ; lori teig ( vp of talent , vevo ) ; jermaine hall ( editor - in - chief , vibe magazine ) ; jamie masada ( owner , laugh factory ) ; cory robbins ( founder / president , robbins entertainment ) ; julie kertes ( general manager , national parenting publications awards , nappa ) ; claire s . green ( president , parents\u2019 choice foundation ) ; leib ostrow ( founder / ceo , music for little people ) ; wende curtis ( owner , comedy works ) ; and more to be announced\u2026\ncontents : these records provide lists of serfs with land rights , with ages and amount of obligations of the peasant toward the estate owner . they include residences and often relationship to previous landholder . later records include lists of all the inhabitants of the estate , testaments , debts , orphan matters , mortgages , marriage contracts , inheritance , and other matters . the completeness of these records depended on the talents and inclination of the record keeper .\nuniversal republic records is a division of universal music group , the world\u2019s largest music company , with wholly owned record operations or licensees in 77 countries . one of several labels that comprise universal motown republic group , republic records was formed in 1995 by president , ceo of the label , monte lipman , and his brother , co - president & coo of universal republic , avery lipman . today , the label is responsible for numerous breakthrough and mainstream chart topping artists , including a diverse array of groundbreaking imprints and ventures encompassing new and established platinum and multi - platinum acts such amy winehouse , colbie caillat , mika , tori amos , hinder , 3 doors down , anberlin , godsmack , jack johnson , damian marley , chamillionaire , lil jon , and others .\nfrustrated by the limitations of being an independent with a very small staff , the lipman brothers accepted an offer from universal . one of several labels that comprise universal motown republic group , the newly named republic records was formed in 1995 as a sub - label of mca ' s geffen records . avery lipman told hitquarters that the pairing was a\ncomplete disaster\n, saying :\nour ideas and vision didn\u2019t fit with the label . we didn\u2019t trust our own instincts . we let others decide what was right for the project .\nlocation : state regional archives [ st\u00e1tn\u00ed oblastn\u00ed arch\u00edvy ] , district archives [ okesn\u00ed arch\u00edvy ] . many are included in distinct family collections of the archives . research use : these records can enhance the effective use of church records . they establish residence , ages , and relationships which are valuable for pedigree links .\nresearch should begin at the smallest jurisdictional level - usually the county ( except in connecticut , rhode island , and vermont , where town clerks have kept the records ) . these records are found in the local town or county office , or many times on microfilm at state archives or the family history library .\nwarhust was hopeful that the recently announced senate inquiry into the republic would give a substantial impetus to the republican debate .\ncasablanca records , the legendary label of the 70\u2019s , defined the sound of its era . during the infamous days of studio 54 , casablanca launched the careers of artists such as kiss , parliament , donna summer and giorgio moroder . re - launched by republic records executive vice president rob stevenson , the label now focuses on dance and electronic music . working with a global roster of both established superstars and emerging new talent , casablanca records is home to stromae , giorgio moroder , ti\u00ebsto , kungs , cheat codes , m\u00f8me , prince fox , felix jaehn , sg lewis and crystal castles .\nlast week , vh1 and republic records held the \u201cmake a band famous\u201d campaign , which chose a new star for the network to feature in upcoming spots and added a band to republic\u2019s growing roster . the music channel used the project not just to find and foster new talent , but also to see how they would fare when they dipped their toes into social media in a whole new way .\nms . goldstein began her career as an assistant in the a & r department of epic records . from 1993 - 1997 , she worked in a & r at geffen records and was personally responsible for signing the roots , common , gza , mos def , and the bloodhound gang . afterwards , she became head of urban a & r at priority records / capitol , orchestrating a label deal with disturbing the peace and overseeing projects for snoop dogg , chingy , latoya luckett , and more until leaving the company in 2007 . 2009 saw her join the team at republic records as an a & r consultant . in 2011 , she became senior vice president of a & r for the label , formally joining the team in the west coast office .\nrepublic is home to an all - star roster of multi - platinum , award - winning legends and developing superstar artists .\nthis was the first serious national move to reignite debate about an australian republic since the failed 1999 referendum on the matter .\nit makes sense to have a two - stage process on the way to a republic . the first step is to ask australians if they want a republic . if they do , step two puts the models to choose from in a referendum .\none of the first trips charlie walk is taking in his new job as executive vice president of republic records is to hollywood to talk soundtracks . the second\nhunger games\nis 10 months away but already deep into planning stages ;\nthe voice ,\nwhose music republic releases , goes into its fourth season in late march ; and the label issued three of the five best original song oscar nominees .\nhistorically , most land was owned by the nobility . the most basic of land records are the land tables [ zemsk\u00e9 desky ] , dating from the 13th century , which record the actual ownership of land plus purchases , cessions , and exchanges of free estates . these have lesser genealogical value and could be categorized as nobility records .\ncontents of czech land books : these records provide location and description of land and property , names of property owners and family members . rural peasants with land rights and family members are also listed with the amount of financial obligations of the landholder toward the estate owner . special books were sometimes included regarding marriages , wills , orphans , obligations and instrumentals . these records may show surname changes , which happened frequently , and family relationships . these records can be written in czech , german , or both .\ngreens leader christine milne endorsed a revival of the republic debate , saying her party looked forward to advancing the discussion , and suggested that \u2018if mr turnbull is committed to an australian republic he should talk to his leader about changing their policy\u2019 . [ 168 ]\n[ 136 ] . m mckenna , this country : a reconciled republic ? , unsw press , 2004 , pp . 7\u20138 .\nms . goldstein comments , \u201ci want to continue building the urban presence of republic records . monte , avery , and rob are the greatest . they encourage everyone around them to thrive . we all share the same mindset . we have a common goal to finish number one . it\u2019s one of the best environments i\u2019ve worked in . we all love music , and we want to build a legacy for the republic brand . \u201d\nrepublic records has named dana sano executive vice president of film & television . a grammy - nominated music supervisor , she had previously served as senior music executive at new line cinema and has worked with such film luminaries as paul thomas anderson , sir richard attenborough , and david fincher , among others .\npreviously , harnen was senior vice president of promotion for capitol records , nashville . in 2006 he was vice - president of promotion for the company . from 2000 to 2003 mr . harnen was co - national director of promotion for dreamworks records in nashville , working closely with mr . borchetta , who was a dreamworks executive at the time .\nshould an australian republic once more find its way into citizens\u2019 consciousness and politicians\u2019 priorities , the lessons of the 1999 failed referendum would need to have been heeded well in order to achieve a successful process of sound education , wide consultation and enlightened debate sufficient to enable the transition to a republic to be realised . a very clear articulation of what is meant by the term \u2018republic\u2019 in an australian context\u2014its values , aspirations and institutional apparatus\u2014and indeed a widely understood and broadly embraced narrative of an australian republic seems to be required .\nuniversal music group today announced what it described as\nthe first in a number of new appointments at motown records\nin promoting ethiopia habtemariam to senior vice president of motown records . the company also announced that motown will now make use of island def jam ' s suite of sales , marketing and distribution services . both announcements , which were forecast weeks ago by billboard and others , were made today by barry weiss , chairman & ceo of universal republic and island def jam motown .\nin 2006 , monte lipman was the president of universal republic records before the label he co - founded with his brother avery after its acquisition by universal music group six years prior . it was then he got a call from a representative for prince , the music legend who died thursday ( april 21 ) .\nrepublic is home to an all - star roster of multi - platinum , award - winning legends and developing superstar artists . show less\nthe plebiscite for an australian republic bill 2008 provided for a plebiscite to be held to give the australian people an opportunity to vote on whether australia should be a republic . the bill set out one simple question : do you support australia becoming a republic ? it required a simple yes or no response . it also specified that the plebiscite be held in conjunction with the next house of representatives election .\nfollowing the 2010 election , senator brown re - introduced it on 30 september 2010 as the plebiscite for an australian republic bill 2010 .\n\u201cso i do think the time has come that we renew a respectful national conversation about us moving to become an australian republic . \u201d\namerican recordings is a los angeles - based record label headed by rick rubin , the record producer and co - founder of def jam recordings . the label was formed in 1988 and original known as def american recordings before becoming american recordings in 1993 . american recordings titles are released through universal music group\u2019s republic records .\nmany new town books were created in 1849 after the organization of the new political administration and contained meeting minutes , financial and tax records , lists of the poor , residency certificates , and move - in and move - out records . records varied widely from place to place . one may therefore encounter specialty books such as vineyard books , mining books , criminal record books and books of executions . due to the vastness of the holdings , study of the archival inventory is recommended . these inventories can be accessed upon arrival in each archive .\nhey mac miller stop putting your records on 2 vinyls when you could easily fit them on one just so you can jack the price . i ' ll never buy that shit .\nafter the senate committee\u2019s 2004 road to a republic report , little was published about republican matters until glenn patmore sought to revive debate with choosing the republic in 2009 . [ 158 ] drawing on interviews with a range of people who had been prominent in the republic debate , patmore called for \u2018renewed political , legal and policy debates\u2019 and offered \u2018a straightforward guide to republican reform for the general public\u2019 . [ 159 ]\nin october 2004 , under the leadership of mark latham , the alp issued \u2018 labor\u2019s plan for an australian republic\u2019 . it stated that :\nin a newspoll published 6 january 2004 , 57 per cent of respondents wanted a new referendum to decide whether australia should become a republic .\n[ 35 ] . h evans , \u2018australia : the republic referendum\u2019 , the table , vol . 68 , 2000 , pp . 28\u201330 .\n[ 42 ] . senate legal and constitutional references committee , the road to a republic , op . cit . , pp . 23\u201335 .\nlos angeles , ca , june 19 , 2014 \u2013 republic records announces the promotion of wendy goldstein from senior vice president of a & r to executive vice president and head of urban a & r . this announcement officially comes from the label\u2019s executive vice president , rob stevenson and founders and chief executives monte and avery lipman .\nfour of the seven no . 1 radio songs in 2015 so far are on republic . why is the company so strong at top 40 ?\n[ 27 ] . g barns and a krawec - wheaton , an australian republic , scribe books , melbourne , 2006 , p . 27 ,\nhabtemariam will be based in new york city and los angeles , and report directly to weiss . she will be a\nkey creative executive for motown records ,\naccording to the announcement .\njoin the columbia records newsletter to stay up to date on your favorite artists ! you ' ll get the latest news , videos , tour dates and more delivered to your inbox every friday .\nfrom there , fans were encouraged to vote for their favorite bands with a specialized hashtag , one per artist performing . while republic records representatives did pick the ultimate winner ( from a final pool of three remaining artists ) , the rest of the eliminations were voting - based . the winner received not only a recording contract with republic , but they will also be featured in vh1\u2019s long running and highly successful you oughta know program , which promotes singers and groups expected to break into the mainstream .\nsupported , in principle , the idea that australia should become a republic ( this resolution was carried by 89 votes to 52 with 11 abstentions . )\n9 . 1 . 1 stage one : that a plebiscite be held on the principle that australia becomes a republic and severs ties with the crown .\nas long as there remains an absence of bipartisan commitment to achieving an australian republic , the prospects of its being realised will remain close to zero .\nin august 2001 the melbourne institute of applied economic and social research published a post - referendum analysis of public opinion regarding the republic . it found :\na lot of samples came from 1950s and \u201860s exotica records , \u201d says gotye . \u201cguys like les baxter ; these amazing orchestrators and producers who experimented so boldly with musical colours and the stereo spectrum\u201d\nmonte lipman , republic co - founder , chairman , ceo ; avery lipman , republic co founder , president , coo ; charlie walk , executive vp of republic ; michael horton , senior vp of urban promotion ; tom mackay , executive vp of republic ; rob stevenson , executive vp of a & r ; wendy goldstein , senior vp of a & r ; jim roppo , executive vp of marketing ; pat monaco , executive vp of sales and production ; cynthia sexton , executive vp of brand partnerships and licensing ; steve gawley , executive vp of business and legal affairs of universal music group east coast labels .\ntoday we examine republic records ' approach to the final quarter of the year through an extended q & a with label heads avery lipman , monte lipman and charlie walk who touted the year past and their big plans - - including soundtracks to\nthe hunger games\nand ben stiller ' s new passion project\nthe secret life of walter mitty .\n[ 24 ] . senate legal and constitutional references committee , the road to a republic , the senate , canberra . august 2004 , p . 23 .\n[ 40 ] . senate legal and constitutional references committee , the road to a republic , the senate , canberra , august 2004 , p . 9 .\nrepublic records has named dana sano executive vice president of film & television . a grammy - nominated music supervisor , she had previously served as senior music executive at new line cinema and has worked with such film luminaries as paul thomas anderson , sir richard attenborough , and david fincher , among others . for the past decade , sano spearheaded the soundtrack [ \u2026 ]\nit is comprised of innovative imprints and digital business ventures including brushfire ( jack johnson , g . love ) , cash money ( lil wayne , drake , nicki minaj ) , lava records ( jessie j , lorde ) , loma vista ( soundgarden , damian marley , st . vincent ) , monkeywrench ( pearl jam ) , casablanca records ( t\u00efesto , martin garrix ) , nbc\u2019s the voice ( cassadee pope , danielle bradbery ) , republic nashville ( the band perry , florida georgia line , the eli young band ) , xo ( the weeknd ) , among others .\nmckenna argues for the conceiving of a republic in maximal , not minimal , terms that would involve substantive political reform to empower citizens and facilitate reconciliation with indigenous australians . [ 132 ] however , he finds \u2018no instructive or inspirational narrative that points clearly to the future direction of the republic\u2019 . [ 133 ] he distinguishes the 1990s republicans from their predecessors in that they strived to be apolitical and to \u2018isolate the republic from the political context in which they operated\u2019 : [ 134 ]\n\u201can entrepreneurial engine drives republic , \u201d said sano . \u201cthey\u2019re constantly looking ahead , innovating , and setting the pace for the industry at large . republic\u2019s expansion into content branding will allow for bigger opportunities in the film , tv and theatre mediums . it\u2019s an amazing honor to embark on this next chapter with them . \u201d\nin 2004 mckenna also published this country : a reconciled republic ? in which he elaborated his views that , if a republic is to be a \u2018genuine re - founding of our nation , then the constitutional position of aboriginal people is its starting point , not the residential address of our head of state\u2019 . [ 136 ]\nanti - british feeling \u2018is the single most important source of support for a republic\u2019 and \u2018is more than twice as important as any other variable\u2019 . [ 182 ]\n[ 168 ] . j swan , \u2018swan calls for new republic debate\u2019 , theage . com . au , 25 january 2013 , viewed 7 february 2013 , urltoken\n9 . 1 . 2 stage two : this is to be followed by a referendum on the model of a republic after broad and extensive consultation . [ 69 ]\nthe year 2004 appears to have raised the profile of the republic issue , most likely in the wake of the senate\u2019s resolution to establish an inquiry into the matter .\nvoters\u2019 opinions about australia\u2019s constitutional status as a republic or a constitutional monarchy continued to shift as the years progressed . in mid - 2012 , the morgan poll reported :\n[ 6 ] . senate finance and public administration legislation committee , plebiscite for an australian republic bill 2008 , the senate , canberra , 2009 , pp . 6\u20137 .\n[ 82 ] . senate finance and public administration legislation committee , plebiscite for an australian republic bill 2008 , the senate , canberra , 2009 , p . 1 .\nthe divorced goldstein made her industry debut at 19 when the former dj left college on a whim to become secretary and later talent scout for late epic records a & r ; executive bruce harris . that $ 13 , 500 - per - year gig opened the door to a & r ; posts with rca , atlantic subsidiary east west , geffen ( where she solidified her hip - hop credentials by signing the roots , common , gza and republic act the bloodhound gang ) and priority / capitol before joining republic , initially as a consultant , in 2008 .\nthe summit was organised by theme , and \u2018the future of australian governance\u2019 stream devoted considerable attention to the question of australia becoming a republic . its \u2018top idea\u2019 was to :\nalso during this time , court and land records moved from estates to government , leaseholders became owners and peasants got equal rights and new land registers were created . all changes regarding real property , owners , or burdens were recorded at this time . no entry was allowed to be made in the books without the approval of the lord of the estate or of the city council in urban areas . these records are generally available for all of the czech lands .\nthis background note explores developments in the australian republic debate since the referendum , drawing on key books , articles , events and commentary . it suggests how the debate might unfold .\n[ 2 ] . senate legal and constitutional references committee , inquiry into an australian republic : discussion paper , december 2003 , p . 5 , viewed 2 november 2012 , urltoken\n[ 104 ] . a murray ( ed . ) , trusting the people : an elected president for an australian republic , printed by optima press for andrew murray , 2001 .\nmotown ' s roster of artists will include such chart - toppers as stevie wonder , babyface and chrisette michele , as well as the newly signed luke james ( in conjunction with mercury records ) , among many others , the release says .\nevans discusses nomination , election and removal of a president , and how to handle a sudden presidential vacancy . the provisions he proposes \u2018would provide a truly republican republic\u2019 . [ 109 ]\nunder ms . goldstein\u2019s tenure , republic records signed bay area hip - hop sensation sage the gemini , soul crooner adrian marcel , and super producer dj mustard via a venture with roc nation . in addition , she handled a & r duties for enrique iglesias , mika , colbie caillat , and more . her diligence , work ethic , and prescient perspective contributed to establishing the label as a powerful force in the urban marketplace .\nwe will hold a plebiscite to ask the simple question along the lines of \u2014 \u201cdo you want a republic with an australian head of state ? \u201d if the public say no , the debate is dead . if they say yes , we will hold a 2nd plebiscite on the type of republic that australians want \u2014 giving people options to choose from . [ 137 ]\nsince 1991 , brothers bryan\nbirdman\nwilliams aka\nbaby\nand ronald\nslim\nwilliams have built cash money records into a legendary force in the music industry . through tireless devotion and an unparalleled work ethic , the duo founded the legendary label in the new orleans housing projects and elevated it into a multimillion dollar empire and cultural tastemaker . not only is the company revered as an iconic and enduring global street brand , it ' s become the most successful independent record label in america . boasting a bevy of chart - dominating , multi - platinum artists and grammy award winners and cumulative sales over 100 million albums worldwide , the roster includes austin mahone , lil wayne , drake , nicki minaj , tyga , juvenile and more . in addition , it houses lil wayne ' s imprint young money entertainment , as well as a publishing arm cash money content . cash money records is distributed by republic records .\nthe move follows sylvia rhone ' s departure as head of the label , formerly called universal motown , in june . rhone is widely expected to assume a post under former umg chief doug morris at sony , possibly running a revived portrait records .\nthere is a high likelihood that your ancestor can be found in land records . \u201cit is estimated that by the mid - 1800s , as many as ninety percent of all adult white males owned land in the united states . \u201d [ 1 ]\nby submitting my information above , i acknowledge that i have reviewed and agreed to the privacy policy and terms of use , and i agree to receive marketing messages from warner bros . records and its affiliates with latest news , updates and information .\nfollowing the defeat of the 1999 referendum , various private members\u2019 bills were introduced into parliament with a view to initiating a plebiscite on the question of whether australia wished to become a republic .\n[ 11 ] . h irving , \u2018the republic referendum of 6 november 1999\u2019 , australian journal of political science , vol . 35 , no . 1 , 2000 , pp . 112\u20133 .\nczech land books include declarations of land and property possessed , land transfers and inheritances . the czech name of these records has varied over time . these records are now called pozemkove knihy . in the past they were sometimes called gruntovn\u00ed knihy , purkrechtn\u00ed knihy , urbani knihy , registra trhova , schoppenbuch , and gerichtsbuch . these books initially started being kept on the landhold level . they were later broken down to villiage , then farm level . these books were kept by a district administrator and his scribe .\nresearch use : with the exception of church registers and civil registration , land records are the single most important source for genealogical research . in most instances the land records provide exact family relationships . land books identify individuals in connection with their residence . they enhance the use of church registers and can be used to bridge gaps and are often essential for linking generations . when persons with the same name need to be sorted out , this can be done by house numbers and house ownership . a study of the records of a specific piece of property can give the sequence of generations of the family surname , as ownership was usually passed from father to son . where names change from generation to generation , land books are helpful in making proper family connections .\nrepublic is the exclusive label partner for the no . 1 rated talent - based reality program\nthe voice ,\nproviding recording and artist services in the us . republic and\nthe voice\nhave seen in show track sales of over 30 million units from the partnership . artists to break from the show include jordan smith , sawyer fredricks , cassadee pope , and raelynn .\nrepublic nashville\u2019s inaugural roster will include honky tonkin\u2019 singer / songwriter sunny sweeney and new country duo fast ryde , among other artists . a major staff announcement regarding the new label will be forthcoming .\nin the wake of the referendum , professor john uhr opined that \u2018future notions for a republic \u2026 would require a ceasefire and eventually an accord between minimalist and direct election republicans\u2019 . [ 28 ]\nformer wa premier\u2014now chair of arm\u2014geoff gallop , joined the post - australia day debate with an opinion piece titled \u2018let\u2019s plan for a plebiscite on the republic\u2019 . [ 172 ] he argued that :\n[ 81 ] . senator natasha stott despoja , second reading speech , republic ( consultation of the people ) bill 2001 , senate , debates , 26 september 2001 , p . 27 983 .\nbig machine and universal republic first joined forces in 2007 to propel country superstar taylor swift to top 40 radio and beyond , with taylor becoming the best - selling all - genre artist in 2008 .\ngreg craven : for the first time in nine years , we can actually see our way clear to a process that is highly likely at the end of the day to produce an australian republic .\nthen , after we\u2019ve resolved that question in our own minds , and only then , do we go to trying to work out what the model is , what sort of a republic we want .\nin the end , everyone walked away a winner , though only nyc - based pop / rock group fancy reagan ( pictured ) ended up with a recording contract . the other bands gained exposure and experience , hearing advice from the judges throughout the competition . vh1 and republic records not only found a great new artist to work with , they also earned quite a bit of goodwill from fans voting and viewers who now associate them with truly caring about the underground .\ninsufficient voter knowledge ( of the issues and implications ) \u2014hypothesis \u2018has greater credibility\u2019 given that \u2018a positive correlation between formal education and support for a republic has existed over a number of years\u2019 . [ 11 ]\n19 . labor believes that modernising australia\u2019s constitution also entails a transition to an australian republic , with an australian head of state , who can fully represent our traditions , values and aspirations as a nation .\nin less than 3 years , big machine records artists have received 4 cmt music awards , 4 academy of country music awards , 1 country music association award , an american music award and teen choice award as well as 5 grammy nominations and 2 people\u2019s choice award nominations .\nnow more australians ( 48 % ) also support australia remaining as a monarchy when prince charles ascends to the throne compared to 43 % that would then favour a republic and australians are even stronger supporters of the monarchy . if prince william were to be crowned king instead \u2014 58 % favour the monarchy under a future king william compared to 34 % that would favour a republic under that scenario . [ 183 ]\nthe family history department of the church of jesus christ of latter - day saints , \u201cfamily history record profile : czech republic , \u201d word document , private files of the familysearch content strategy team , 1999 .\nit seems clear\u2014from the various polls and remarks by key politicians canvassed above\u2014that any agitation for an australian republic is extremely unlikely to occur until after the death or departure of the current monarch , queen elizabeth ii .\none of the important aspects of the abolition of serfdom which generated many records was the process of land releasement . in this process , the government and the serfs each paid part of the price to buy their land and compensate lords for lost labor , land , and duties .\nfor [ artist ] news that is customized to you and your hometown such as local concerts and appearances , please fill out the form . at atlantic records , we are very concerned about our fans ' privacy and do not share or sell your information to other third parties .\noverseas precedents make clear that the core conventions of parliamentary government can be written into constitutional law and there is no universal appetite for reserve powers . that australia\u2019s voters could not agree that the country should enter the twenty - first century as a republic may be cause for regret , but that those who drafted the proposed constitutional amendments could not redefine the executive in a modern way and allowed the constitution alteration ( establishment of republic ) bill , with its calculated constitutional incoherence , to go forward is more than simply regrettable . \u2018no\u2019 one should shed any tears that this bill went down with the republic on 6 november 1999 . [ 99 ]\nmy brother and i had been working at record companies . he was in between jobs and we started putting records out as a hobby . we had a grassroots approach to the business . the first record we put out happened to work really well . that was the bloodhound gang .\nto alter the constitution to establish the commonwealth of australia as a republic with the queen and governor - general being replaced by a president appointed by a two - thirds majority of the members of the commonwealth parliament .\nthe plebiscite for an australian republic bill 2008 was introduced into the senate by australian greens senator bob brown on 11 november 2008 and was referred to the senate standing committee on finance and public administration for inquiry and report .\ngeneral land office - patent search are searchable online and most have free images of patents to download . the minimum information needed for a search is the state where the land is located and the name of the person receiving the patent . surveys and land status records can also be searched here .\nfinding a female ancestor in land records can be more challenging because of property laws in earlier time periods . it is more likely to find your female ancestor in records of her husband\u2019s property being sold . the wife often was examined separately because of laws pertaining to her \u201cdower right . \u201d ( this term is not an indication that she brought land into the marriage , but rather it is related to her right to use of land following her husband\u2019s death . ) therefore , look for her husband\u2019s name in the grantor / direct ( seller ) index , then search in the related entry .\nthe republic was neither a ship of dreams nor a vessel of political reform . instead it was reduced to a slogan\u2014resident for president . cast against the history of republicanism , contemporary republican philosophy can easily appear shallow . [ 135 ]\nin reality , there are only two real choices for an australian republic : the direct election of the president , as in the irish model , or the governor - general simply appointed as president by federal parliament . [ 161 ]\non the eve of australia day 2013 , the deputy prime minister ( wayne swan ) published an opinion piece in which he used the analogy of test cricket encounters between australia and england to urge a hastening of an australian republic , \u2018even if it has fallen from the national agenda over the past decade\u2019 . [ 163 ] speaking on abc radio , mr swan said he wrote the piece to \u2018re - energise\u2019 the discussion about becoming a republic : [ 164 ]"]}
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foot facility which opened in november of 2012 , aren\u2019t taking anyone\u2019s job , according to a press release from dansko .\nshoe care by dansko beeswax conditioner for leather shoes - 2 oz . jar shoe care\ndansko women ' s lynn shoe - this contemporary pull on style features a soft upper in both classic and bold fall colors perfect for any dansko lover . c\u2026 | pinterest\nsince the early 1990s until august 2007 , sanita\u00ae manufactured all of the dansko\u00ae stapled clogs collection , including dansko\u00ae professional clogs . in august of 2007 , dansko\u00ae and sanita\u00ae ended their long - term partnership . dansko\u00ae began their own manufacturing in china , and sanita\u00ae decided to continue their professional clog line under their own name , with continuation of production in europe .\njessica ' s shoe a day in may features dansko today . | 93 . 3 wfls\nthe comfort shoe insider : dansko vs . sanita - what ' s the difference ? ? ?\nshoe care by dansko oiled leather restorer for oiled leather shoes - 4 oz . bottle shoe care\na dansko clog is recognizable by its iconic shape , clean construction , and the highest quality material ( usually leather ) . you can tell a dansko clog from a copycat by the following criteria :\nsanita has been making clogs since 1907 . dansko began importing those clogs into the u . s . under the name dansko in the early 1990s . dansko lost their contract with sanita in late 2007 . sanita began importing the original clogs under their own name when the contract expired . dansko\nre - designed\ntheir clogs in january 2008 and moved manufacturing out of the original sanita factory .\ni have more than 10 pairs of dansko size 37 . i just bought 2 new pairs of dansko size 37 on line . they are much narrow and smaller and they both are made in china . i am very disappointed of the new dansko and thinking about switching to sanita . : - (\nby clicking\nsign up\nyou accept the terms of dansko & apos ; s privacy policy .\nhave some 39 dansko professionals , which fit perfectly . ordered some 39 sanitas , which are too narrow . i am now wondering whether i should exchange them for a 40 sanita or a 39 dansko .\ni wear a 40 dansko and a 39 sanita . to me , that ' s the difference .\ndansko has received reports that other retailers claiming to sell dansko shoes ( often at\ntoo good to be true prices\n) do nothing more than take your money and never send the shoes you thought you purchased . when shopping for dansko shoes online , we recommend that you only purchase shoes from a dansko authorized retailer - a handy list of these authorized retailers is on the find a retailer page .\ndansko has been tested by satra in the united kingdom and precision testing laboratories in nashville , tennessee .\nthe dansko company store and online outlet are your sources for a variety of dansko samples , seconds and discontinued styles . some may have minor cosmetic flaws that have no affect on wear or fit ; otherwise they\u2019re exactly the same as the first - quality shoes sold by approved dansko retailers . the stock constantly changes , so check back often ! proceeds from all sales are the dansko foundation\u2019s key source of funding .\nfor more information about dansko , please contact gwen livingston , vice president of sales , or catherine byers , director of marketing at 800 - dansko - 4 ( 800 - 326 - 7564 ) or visit urltoken .\ni need to exchange a shoe that i bought on dansko . com . how do i exchange it ?\nfit tip : dansko clogs are made to fit loosely in the heel . a pinky finger should fit in between your heel and the shoe , so that the heel moves up and down freely as you walk , creating dansko\u201a\u00e4\u00f4s signature rocking motion . please note that dansko clogs need to be broken in for ultimate comfort .\ndansko is translated as\ndanish shoe\n- the owners kept bringing clogs back from denmark more than 20 years ago . there was so much demand for these clogs that they started dansko here in the united states .\nmany of dansko\u2019s shoes offer slip - resistant features , but not all of their clogs come equipped with slip - resistance , per se . excellent options for our slip - prone viewers are the dansko elise oxford sneaker , the dansko pro xp mule , and the dansko pro mule . all of these shoes provide superb grip and traction ; so , even the slipperiest of floors are no match for these ultra - sturdy and secure clogs .\nworn by teachers , flight crews , doctors , nurses , chefs - people who are on their feet all day love dansko shoes . the most popular dansko shoes are the professional clogs . dansko has a full line of footwear , for men , women , and children , including sandals , boots , and hip - looking shoes .\nthe recent update reflects the best of 2018\u2019s best dansko clogs & mules of all types , shapes , sizes , colors , with new information as to how to choose the best dansko clogs & mules and our criteria for evaluation . also , included are some of the most frequently asked questions about the best dansko clogs and mules .\nwe recommend that you contact the seller . please note : dansko cannot assist with requests on purchases made through unauthorized dealers or third - party auction sites . authorized dansko dealers can be found on the find a retailer page .\ndry and stretch overnight . slip into your newly - sized dansko clogs the following morning and rock the town !\nq : what are dansko clogs made of ? a : they usually , sport a rubber bottom and a mix of leathers in their footwear . typically , your dansko shoes will be constructed from one of the following leathers :\ndansko rolls up their sleeves in support of the community . in 2003 , they launched the dansko foundation to inspire , support and facilitate charitable giving to not - for - profit community based groups and local chapters of national organizations .\nin 2012 , dansko proudly became 100 % employee - owned through an esop ( employee stock ownership plan ) . the transition to employee ownership marked the continuation of dansko ' s commitment to its employees , its community and its values .\nevery dansko product must meet the highest standards for comfort , support , durability , fit and performance . from initial sketches to final inspection , hundreds of steps take place before a pair of dansko shoes will make their way onto your feet .\ndansko started with 1 employee 17 years ago ( she ' s still with them ! ) . 130 people are now employed at dansko . dansko is a part of the community , and really wants to make a difference in the community . wants to be part of the future of sustainable living . wants to leave the earth better than how they found it .\ndansko supports continuing education outside the company and offers internal \u201cstretch opportunities\u201d for employees to learn different parts of the business . in addition to having a good neighbor that is also a model employer and great shoe store , the community profits from dansko\u2019s success through the dansko foundation . funded by proceeds from the store , the foundation supports community organizations and creates philanthropic opportunities for dansko staff . \u201cwe care about making active , passionate philanthropists of our employees , \u201d says mandy . dansko sponsors service opportunities throughout the year and gives employees up to 16 hours of annual paid time off to volunteer . more than 80 percent of employees participate and dansko matches their time with financial contributions . since its inception , the foundation has supported 75 community organizations .\nwhen dansko designed a new distribution center , it went for efficiency , growth and a system as unique as its brand .\naverage dansko life expectancy in 1995 was 78 years . this was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73 .\ngreat news ! when you purchase these or any other dansko shoes , all items in your cart will ship for free .\ndansko ' s stapled outsole has been tested by satra in the united kingdom and precision testing laboratories in nashville , tennessee .\nthe world\u2019s largest dansko store \u2013 from professional clogs to sandals , we have every style and every color here for you everyday .\nluckily dansko is very good at taking care of their customers . if you ever have a defect you can contact them directly .\ni have a problem with the dansko product that i purchased on a third - party auction site . who do i contact ?\nsince we were just on the topic of temperature and breathability , it\u2019s only natural to discuss dansko\u2019s ingenious design for temperature control and regulation . their shoes are modeled after the original backless clogs of danish culture . deriving from this original shoe , dansko creates a\nmaterials \u2013 the materials , of course , play a huge role in dansko\u2019s comfortability . as previously stated , all dansko clogs have extremely padded interiors for optimal comfort . but the materials used don\u2019t overheat your feet , even with the extra cushioning . this is because of dansko\u2019s breathable leathers and footbeds . all dansko leathers are treated to be lightweight , durable , and breathable for the optimal comfort of the wearer . and the footbeds , while extremely cozy , are built with multiple layers to promote air circulation and breathability .\nyour purchase from the dansko outlet doesn ' t stop on your doorstep with a new pair of shoes - it goes much further . proceeds from this site fund the dansko foundation , an organization devoted to supporting local and global charities like habitat for humanity , american red cross and cure autism now . the dansko foundation is just one way that we show our commitment to the world . each time you buy from the dansko outlet , you can feel good in your new shoes and make a difference in the world around you .\nthe avalon line is a baby step . even if it proves viable , do not expect dansko to make leather shoes stateside soon .\nmany cities have one or two specialty retailers that carry dansko shoes . often , however , they do not carry many styles or colors . for instance , i love red shoes . not one shoe store that i checked , in several cities , carried dansko crimson professional clogs .\ncabot : i stepped down as president . our cfo jim fox had a deep understanding of dansko\u2019s finances and he took on the job .\ndansko shoes are sized according to european ( eu ) whole size standards . the comparable united states ( us ) sizes are shown below .\nspent an entire afternoon at three different shoe stores that sell both brands . i was frustrated with dansko sizing too ! i have a narrow heel and found myself between the 39 ( way too small ! ) and the 40 ( massive ! ) in dansko ' s professional clog . i had a very old pair of mary jane - style sanitas ( size 41 ) and was surprised i was in that kind of sizing for dansko - - and very happy i didn ' t order the 41 in dansko online . yes , dansko fit very differently across styles . frustrating . sanita was consistent in sizing and fit my narrow - ish heel perfectly . guess what ? the size 41 still fits perfectly .\nmost people think that dansko ( remember ,\ndanish shoe\n) shoes are made in denmark . au contraire ! the dansko company is located in pennsylvania . dansko has selected and worked closely with the very best manufacturers in italy , china , and brazil . look inside your shoe to see where it was made ! they select their sourcing partners based on their proximity / access to raw materials , as well as their expertise .\nin dansko when ordering by mail i always have to go down a size but in sanita i have to go up a size . always .\ni have found that they are similar in quality , other than the fit , but that is just my personal experience . a lot of dansko / sanita wearers have switched to the dansko pro xp . it has more cushion and is lighter weight but still looks like the original professional .\ni love dansko ! it fits me perfectly well and hold my ankle well given that i had 3 severe incidents of ankle rolling in sanita shoes . sanitas is not great when you have to on your toes running around but dansko truly works for me given that i have high arch .\ndansko shoes are sized according to european ( eu ) whole size standards . see our size chart for conversion . for fitting of clogs , please refer to the fit guide tab located on any of our clog product pages . you can also chat with dansko customer service for more information .\ntoday , dansko\u2019s 100 % employee owned company based in the rolling hills of pennsylvania , offers a complete line of footwear \u2013 heels , boots , sandals , wedges , flats and many , many types of clogs . every pair is infused with legendary dansko all - day comfort and support .\na better approach is to purchase them online . since dansko shoes run true to size , you can safely order them online without problems . remember that they are european - sized ! however , a good online store will note both the european size and the us size when you order . dansko shoes are true to width and have excellent arch support . only purchase danskos through an authorized dansko dealer . there are many copycat clogs out there .\nhowever , in a wholesale distribution business like dansko\u2019s , orders often have to be customized to meet the retail customer\u2019s requirements before they can be shipped .\nsince sanita\u00ae stopped manufacturing dansko\u00ae professional clogs , dansko\u00ae has experienced some inconsistencies with their clogs - most noticeably , many of our customers have commented that the new heel design and higher arch on dankso clogs is uncomfortable , causing ankle instability in a fast - paced , on - your - feet - all - day work environment . in short , if you want the same dansko\u00ae clog that you loved prior to 2008 , then you should buy sanita\u00ae .\nmany of our retailers participate in our special order program . if you have a specific request , please notify a retailer and ask to place a special order . you may also be able to purchase this style direct from dansko , as we sell select styles direct to consumers on dansko . com .\nq : how do i prevent my dansko clogs from squeaking ? a : the best option is to contact dansko directly for a new pair . your clogs should not squeak so horribly that it bothers you , or forces you to search the forums late at night for some semblance of an answer . but if you\u2019re not in the mood to contact dansko , or if their customer service team has been less than spectacular , here\u2019s one quick fix :\nthe foundation board is staffed entirely by dansko employees , meeting quarterly to review grant proposals and distribute funds to qualifying organizations that demonstrate benefit for humankind .\ni wear a women ' s 12 wide . leaning towards sanita from conversation above , but with dansko reportedly running wider , maybe i need them ? my toes are wide , not so much my heels . advice ? sanita 43 wide or dansko 43 ( haven ' t seen a wide option ) ?\ndansko , inc . ceo mandy cabot thinks success as a shoe company means generating social and environmental returns in addition to financial profits . mandy and her husband , and dansko cofounder , peter kjellerup are ardent advocates of this three - fold mission for which business pundits have coined the phrase \u2018triple bottom line . \u201d\nshoe company dansko looked for a different approach to increase efficiency in warehouse automation and in doing so , the company looked no further than from kiva systems .\nurltoken is your source for dansko seconds or discontinued styles . dansko factory seconds are made in exactly the same way as first - quality merchandise but have cosmetic flaws . possible cosmetic imperfections range from creases , stretch marks or natural color variations to scuffs , cuts or nicks that occasionally occur during the manufacturing process .\nfor the past 12 years , dansko has been a growing force in the occupational shoe market . long - wearing comfort , durability and unique style appeal to folks in all walks of life , from doctors and flight attendants to chefs and shop clerks . a physician in new hampshire considers her dansko clogs a professional status symbol in her ivy league medical complex . an orthopedic surgeon at the same hospital regularly sends his patients to the complexs medical bookstore for dansko clog fittings .\nof their shoes . while this might be cumbersome for new users , veteran dansko owners appreciate the simplicity and wide selection european sizes offer . they , also , mitigate the long - standing debate between narrow and wide shoes by labeling their products as such . if you have wider feet , simply select a dansko shoe marked \u2018wide\u2019 without sacrificing style or your regular shoe size . and once you have that perfectly fitting dansko shoe , you will have an extremely comfortable shoe .\nq : will leather dansko clogs stretch ? a : most leather shoes take a bit of wearing to fully open up and form to the contours of your feet . these shoes are no different . but if you\u2019re having trouble breaking in the leather , follow this simple guide for relaxed dansko clogs in a pinch :\ndiscovering a danish shoe : how dansko brought clogs to work | made to measure magazine , the uniform magazine , exclusively serving the uniform and image apparel industry .\ndansko styles are made from several different types of leathers and fabrics . to find out more about what product we recommend using , visit our shoe care page .\nfree ground shipping on any order with the purchase of a regular priced dansko shoe ! canada shipping , international shipping and expedited shipping are not included in offer .\n* offer excludes barco , cherokee , dansko , dickies , koi , littmann , welch allyn & gift certificates . cannot be combined with any other coupon offer .\ndistributes clogs , footwear and socks for men , women and children as well as apparel for healthcare workers . dansko sells wholesale products to shoe stores and retail outlets .\nfor dansko , kiva installed 46 robots that are directed by operators to handle order fulfillment . the robots communicate wirelessly with the operators using an order - processing software .\na privately owned company with an employee stock ownership plan , dansko has approximately 140 employees and annual sales topping $ 100 million . originally sold only in the united states and canada , dansko went international in 2007 with distributors in australia , china , croatia , israel , japan , korea , and new zealand . the west grove campus houses administrative , product development , marketing , sales , and warehousing departments , and the dansko company store . the shoes are produced in brazil , china , and italy .\nin our most recent update , criteria for the evaluation of dansko clogs was added as well as your most frequently asked questions . the criteria and faq address the comfort , durability , and support of dansko clogs and how those key aspects are considered before creating this list . we have also tried to address concerns about care and maintenance .\nall this growth required lots of room . mandy often refers to dansko as the couple\u2019s \u201cdaughter , \u201d and dansko outgrew buildings like young girls outgrow shoes . faced with the need to expand , in 2004 they began planning their new headquarters . determined not to have a negative impact on the environment , peter led the project and focused on sustainable design .\nthat may be about to change , with dansko completing a plan for a new line of shoes to be manufactured from molds in a stateside factory as early as next year .\nhappy feet plus and dansko have similar views on the environment ; in addition to their best business practices , dansko is also a leader in environmental sustainability . the company\u2019s brick and mortar structures are leed gold certified . other environmental activism includes the b corporation , \u201ca group of like - minded companies that meet rigorous standards for social and environmental performance , accountability and transparency . \u201d as one of the founding members , dansko was the first footwear company to join . today , there are over 800 certified b corporations around the world .\nmary jane - style clogs are a great option for summer , with all the ergonomic benefits of a clog with the breezy feel of a strappy sandal . this pair is from dansko , the brand that brought the clog craze to the u . s . , and a particular fave of borrink\u2019s . ( dansko \u2018trista\u2019 clog , $ 129 . 95 , urltoken )\ntoday dansko is a leader in the high - end euro - comfort shoe market . savvy celebrities from all walks of life wear the shoes : chef wolfgang puck , singer sheryl crow , actress julia roberts . footwear plus , the industry\u2019s leading publication , has awarded them top honors in women\u2019s comfort design three years in a row . the american podiatric medical association ( apma ) has stamped dansko\u2019s shoes with its seal of acceptance ; and for the first time ever , the apma recently gave the seal to a heel\u2014and that heel belongs to dansko .\ncensus records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your dansko ancestors , such as occupation . occupation can tell you about your ancestor ' s social and economic status .\ni like the concept with the new danskos having the wider heel , but the sizing is different . i have always been a 38 in the dansko professionals , but they are too short for me now . the 39s feel huge . i am only buying sanita now because they fit me better . i do have friends that prefer the new dansko sole though .\ndansko slip resistant styles are sole tested using the markii standard . slip resistant styles for both men and women can be found in the drop down under\nslip resistant shoes\n.\nto return product purchased from urltoken use the online form to receive a return authorization number . returns require pre - approval by dansko . returns without pre - authorization will be refused .\nto exchange product purchased from urltoken use the online form to receive a return authorization number . exchanges require pre - approval by dansko . exchanges without pre - authorization will be refused .\nwe , as consumers , have more choices ! ! ! ! we can now buy the professional in over 40 different skus . dansko and sanita are competing , and both companies have made amazing strides in the colors , leathers and fabrics ! update : dansko has also released the dansko pro xp , which looks similar to the professionals but is lighter weight , has a removeable insole with more cushion , and has an even wider heel base for more stability . as far as fit goes , i ' m still a 39 in all three styles .\ni know this is an old post but sanita v . dansko is a favorite subject . until recently , i owned nothing but dansko . the quality of which varied . there was a period of time when dansko was manuafacturing squeeky shoes in china . one thing to be said about dankso is that they have excellent customer service and took my squeeky shoes back and replaced them with a brand new pair . i only tried santa because i found a brand new pair on ebay for $ 70 / free shipping . when viewing dansko and sanita side by side , there is a difference . much like the previous commenters noted , the sanita are really narrow . i am debating on ordering up a size . the heels are more narrow .\nthe online retailer i recommend is footwear etc . they are my favorite shoe retailer , and have a large selection of dansko shoes . and they always have some great sales and specials .\ncurrently , 80 percent of dansko ' s bulbous clogs and other ergonomically designed shoes are assembled in china and 20 percent in italy - - an equation the company is eager to recalculate .\nmimi curry , chief operating officer at dansko said , \u201cpreviously the pullers had to go and get the shoes ; now the shoes come to them , \u201d according to the press release .\ndansko shoes also carry the seal of acceptance from the american podiatric medical association ( apma ) . the apma awards the seal after a rigorous evaluation to determine of it promotes quality foot health .\ndansko had set up shop in maine as other shoe manufacturers had pulled up stakes from the northeast for foreign shores . it was hard to find and keep talent ; the industry was vanishing .\nto determine whether or not your existing clogs were made by dansko\u00ae or sanita\u00ae , check the sole of your shoes . if your clogs were manufactured before 2008 by sanita\u00ae you will see patent 0060240 . this indicates that your clogs were made by sanita\u00ae according to their patented construction . if you have a pair of really old dansko\u00ae clogs , you may even see sanita\u00ae stamped on the bottom as well as the patent number mentioned above . if the sole of your shoes has no patent number , you have a redesigned dansko\u00ae shoe , which was manufactured after its split from sanita\u00ae .\ni wore danskos for years until sanita stopped making them . now i wear sanitas - - and only the dansko stapled clog collection . i need lots of arch support , and find that the wooden clog platform is best . dansko ' s\nsausalito\ncollection just does not have enough support - - i get pain in my ankles / arches after standing in them all day .\nsome dansko collections feature a removable footbed which can accommodate custom orthotics . due to the custom nature of orthotics , we recommend trying the shoes on with the orthotics to ensure a good fit .\ndansko clogs are made in europe and asia . look on the inside of the shoe to see the country where it was manufactured . to ensure that dansko provides a superior product , we select and work closely with only the very best manufacturers . we select our sourcing partners based on their proximity and access to raw materials , as well as for their expertise in handling these materials .\nwhen selecting a shoe for any type of event , whether it\u2019s work , camping , or the like , the fit of a shoe plays a huge role in your overall comfort . dansko uses\nalmost all dansko styles have received the american podiatric medical associations seal of acceptance . in november 2001 , approval was granted to all dansko clog models and to two other lines the company carries : a paddock collection for equestrians and a fashion line built on an outsole similar to the clog . danskos newest development , a collection of direct - injection sport clogs , is slated for testing in 2002 .\nan overpowering smell of fresh leather and the words printed on stacks of cardboard boxes containing dansko shoes inside the company ' s west grove , pa . , distribution warehouse are jarring to the senses .\nbased in west grove , pennsylvania ( about 40 miles west of philadelphia ) , dansko employs over 150 dedicated people working in our leed gold certified corporate headquarters and state of the art distribution center .\nthe security of your information is a top priority at dansko . we take security very seriously using industry - standard security measures to protect the loss , misuse , and alteration of your personal information .\ndansko\u00ae believes that your feet are the foundation of your life . healthy feet , healthy body , healthy planet . that is why every collection from casual to professional to pro xp is based on the comfort principles of the clog to maximize all - day comfort . each style features a roomy toe box to promote circulation , a stress reducing rocker bottom , and superior arch support . with a flair for style , dansko translates today ' s trends into shoes made for every moment of your life . from slip - on clogs to nurse shoes , flats to sandals , mary janes and even cute boots - wherever you ' re going , there is a comfortable dansko shoe to get you there . dansko shoes can ' t shorten your day , but they can reduce strain on the entire body . their unique constructions support the whole foot - toes , arch and heel . to help people feel better , dansko adds shock absorption , a rocker bottom , and solid arch support to reduce any strain on your legs , back and feet . comfort comes without compromise . dansko clogs for men , women , and children use the finest materials and construction methods available . underneath each pretty exterior lies a tough heart for years of dependable wear . over the years and for years to come , dansko shoes have become a staple in many households . it ' s no accident that dansko shoes have become the choice of doctors , nurses , teachers , chefs , and other professionals who stand for hours at a time . people who work hard also want to play hard for the rest of their life .\nto continuously circulate air all around the foot . this combats foot ailments , such as athlete\u2019s foot , and keeps your feet at a comfortable temperature all day . dansko , also , equips their clogs with roomy toe boxes , allowing your toes to spread out and breathe . all of them were designed with breathability and temperature control in mind , but the shoes selected for this list outdo dansko\u2019s norm .\nbesides , dittrich adds , \u201ci would not like to think we are considered followers of fashion . dansko considers itself to be off to the side . we\u2019re a little bit . . . quirky . \u201d\ndansko now sells \u201cvulcanized footwear\u201d \u2014 think keds and converse but with sturdier materials and support . this spring , the company is debuting the pippa , a jaunty , thermoplastic molded mule . both lines will likely attract first - time buyers , but as a dansko purist i wouldn\u2019t wear either style . the pseudo - sneakers seem matronly ; in magenta , teal or orange , the cuter croc just doesn\u2019t connect .\nif all goes well , dansko hopes to manufacture a new clog from recyclable material in arkansas in 2013 . a nonrecyclable version called avalon pippa debuted this spring in stores . it is made in china .\ni was a fiercely loyal dansko wearer for many years and feel that they are not educating their customer on the difference between them and sanita . i feel like they are hiding the truth and decieving their customers . they have lost this consumer for good . every pair of my dansko ' s since 2008 fit so differently . i know i will get what i expect each time i buy a sanita !\nnappa leather : nappa leather is the softest leather offered by dansko , due to its specialized tanning method . while shoes sporting this leather are optimal for special events , they are rather difficult to clean .\ntypically , spot cleaning your dansko shoes work best . simply , take a damp cloth with a gentle cleaning solution , and rub the area with small , circular motions . dansko , also , offers a wide variety of shoe maintenance and cleaning products on their website for optimal care . one of the best products for leather shoes is the dansko beeswax conditioner . the conditioner works best on warmed shoes , allowing the product to be fully absorbed by the shoe . the beeswax conditioner keeps your shoes shiny and scuff - free longer than just cleaning the shoes . so , be certain to condition your leather shoes frequently .\ncensus records can give you a fascinating window into the day - to - day lives of your dansko ancestors - like hours worked per week , level of education , veteran status , employers , and more .\nmake sure you register at urltoken to win a $ 50 saxon shoes gift card . the featured shoe today is the beautiful dansko . saxon shoes is at the village at spotyslvania towne centre next to firebirds .\ndansko , a comfort footwear designer and producer based in west grove , pa . , previously operated an 80 , 000 - square - foot dc . with success came growth , and eventually they couldn\u2019t service their existing customer base adequately and operated with multiple challenges , including taking up to seven days to fill an order . this lag time meant that their retail customers were losing business and would have to look elsewhere . dansko orders were down and the staff was stressed . dansko leaders also realized that they couldn\u2019t just reconfigure the existing facility in order to make things more efficient , they needed to find a whole new site .\nthe solution is efficient . it also significantly reduces the amount of walking required during a shift , improving the quality of life . what\u2019s more , it allowed dansko to put its own distinctive stamp on the system .\nuse census records and voter lists to see where families with the dansko surname lived . within census records , you can often find information like name of household members , ages , birthplaces , residences , and occupations .\ngenerally , the phrase\nso bad that it ' s good\nisn ' t one most women apply to their favorite pair of shoes . yet , somehow i ' ve fallen in love with my dansko clogs .\nsanita beats dansko any day ! i have some old dansko clogs which are fine . however , when i went back to buy another pair in 2009 , they really were not the same . i went to a store that sells sanita and found that they not only fit fine , but i could wear them for hours on end right out of the box ( and i have a particularly fussy right foot ) . stick with sanita .\ntons of color choices it is the , seemingly , endless color options that make the professional mule so appealing . it offers all of the comfort and support you expect from a dansko clog , without being limited to a few sleek but simple color options . comfort and support the dansko professional mule is a dream shoe for an individual who spends a lot of hours standing on their feet . it offers comfort , in the form of padded support and temperature control . as an added bonus , any foot perspiration is absorbed by the shoe , and slippery floors are never a problem . cost and value the price on the dansko professional mule ranges greatly , depending on what size and color you would like to purchase . this price range , however , does line - up pretty well with other dansko clogs . they perform , wonderfully ; and as such , are worth the investment .\nthe next year , dansko left maine , and its danish manufacturing partner instead expanded production to a small town in poland . there was enough of a shoemaking industry there that the factory was up to speed in no time .\ni have been trying to buy a pair of clogs - - sanita or dansko - - and have had to return several pairs because of problems with the fit of both . sanita clogs usually rub against my inner heel , so i have given up on them . finally , i bought a pair of dansko last week . i am trying them out at home : i feel pressure in my arch . are they supposed to be like that ?\nbeyond its supportive clog collections , dansko has expanded their inventory to include sandals , boots , and shoes in both women\u2019s and men\u2019s styles . known for their incredible durability , outstanding stability , and an ergonomic , contoured footbed , dansko\u2019s clogs have long been a favorite of doctors , teachers , and those in the hospitality industry . best of all , their fashion - forward silhouettes prevent you from having to sacrifice style for all - day comfort and support .\nby 1999 , dansko had made inc . magazine\u2019s list of 500 fastest - growing privately held companies . but the bigger news that year may have been that julia roberts was photographed wearing a pair of dankso black oiled leather professional clogs .\ndansko offers free ground fedex smart post shipping ( 3 - 7 days ) on all orders within the continental united states , excluding alaska and hawaii . residents of alaska and hawaii have flat rate shipping of $ 39 . 95 for their first pair and $ 45 . 95 for two or more pairs . dansko also offers fedex expedited shipping . see the shopping bag checkout page for delivery options and pricing . e - gift cards are delivered free of charge via email .\nthe dansko professional clogs are dansko\u2019s flagship style that is known for their all - day comfort and support . the cabrio clog is made of a black cabrio leather that features a top coat that provides a high - gloss finish for a dressy look . the cabrio clog has a firm foot and arch support with a contoured midsole that will keep your feet supported and secure . the superior shock absorption of the clog is comparable to athletic footwear . the anti - fatitue rocker bottom will keep you comfortably on you feet all day long . a roomy toe box allows your toes to move in comfort . dansko\u2019s stapled outsole has been tested by satra in the united kingdom and precision testing laboratories in nashville , tennessee .\nleather throughout is the theme to this pair of mules from dansko . as such , your feet will breathe well . in addition , this pair of mules has an eva insert , pu outsole and footbed , and a steel shank . as a combination , these attributes will give you all - day comfort and stability . add to this a buckle strap to help with a better fit , and you have a pair of dansko ' s worthy of your time and money .\ntoday the company has over thirty independent sales reps in north america , over a third of whom work exclusively with uniform retailers and catalogs . dansko attends the professional apparel association show annually and this year also attended the national restaurant association show .\nanyone who visits mandy and peter and their dansko family is bound to leave inspired and thinking about the triple bottom line in their own endeavors . when asked for advice on how to follow in dansko\u2019s footsteps , mandy replies : \u201cget off autopilot and pay attention to the details . you will find the big \u2018ahahs\u201d along the way , but in the meantime , pay attention to the small things we can all do . \u201d and peter\u2019s answer ? \u201cjust do the right thing ! \u201d\nthe \u201cbots\u201d as they are referred to at dansko , are equipped with on - board cameras , follow bar codes on the floor to locate and retrieve one of the 970 pods in the system containing the specific product needed for an order .\ni was getting painful calluses on each of my big toes and had to stop wearing my dansko ' s . i wonder if they were too big . i know they weren ' t too small . i was in 45s thinking about trying 44s\nyour purchase from urltoken doesn ' t stop on your doorstep with a new pair of shoes - it goes much further . proceeds from this site fund the dansko foundation , an organization devoted to supporting local and global charities like habitat for humanity , american red cross and cure autism now . the dansko foundation is just one way that we show our commitment to the world . each time you buy from urltoken , you can feel good in your new shoes and make a difference in the world around you .\nann dittrich has heard the sniping and seen the light . the stylish designer who cut her teeth at cole haan now serves as creative director at dansko , which , in her opinion , produces more beloved and idealized footwear than what models march down runways .\ndansko is among them , having learned that domestic manufacturing is no easy task , and finding that the rising cost of the euro was making it hard to keep all its manufacturing in europe , even though europe is what made it famous to begin with .\ni have size 36 danskos that fit perfectly , and the new size 36s that i just ordered by mail are much bigger . i think i can wear them , but they fit so different than the older ones that i love ! ( to add confusion to the mix : i just ordered a size 36 sanita by mail , and those were too small . . . ) . i am officially a size 37 in the sanita , 36 in the old dansko , and 35 in the newer dansko ) .\nyes , they are european sizes ; but , dansko ' s clogs are now primarily made in asia and south america . one has to recognize that there is a significant difference in quality and quality control when items are made in such diverse manufacturing locations .\ni bought a pair of 37 dansko which took a month to break in . the 38 was too big . then i found out about sanita and the 38 fit very well . not a lot of breaking in . i ' m sticking with sanita .\nyou may be a 43 or 44 . dansko does make their professional in a wide width . i ' d start with a 43 wide or 44 medium . you can order both and compare or visit a local store and try on a few pair .\nother affiliations include the sustainable business network of philadelphia , the delaware valley chapter of united states green building council ( usgbc ) , the two ten foundation , and the american sustainable business council . you can read more about dansko\u2019s active involvement with these organizations here .\nunfortunately , we do not accept returns or exchanges for products purchased on urltoken at the dansko ' s headquarters . products need to be shipped to our return department to ensure a timely response to your request . use the online form to start your return process .\ndansko ' s wynn men ' s slip resistant nursing shoe features double goring and a contoured footbed . exceptional full - foot support provides the base you need to stand comfortably all day and night . lightweight construction on a low - profile shape for easy movement .\nsanitas do wonders for my feet with plantar fasciitis . straight out of the box , they are as good or better than the $ 500 custom insole i got from the podiatrist to put into shoes . i have not used dansko and have no basis of comparison .\nif you are concerned about the fit of your shoes , please follow up with the retailer or e - tailer where you purchased your shoes . all of our retailers and e - tailers are experts on fitting dansko products and they will be able to guide you .\ndansko clogs are widely known in the professional world as some of the most comfortable shoes to work in . nurses and health professionals alike swear by their comfort and support during long , grueling night shifts . those with orthopedic issues , such as plantar fasciitis and foot pain , hail to their healing properties , as near magical . for aging feet , those who find once common tasks strenuous , many options will breathe life and vitality back into overworked feet . so , when selecting shoes for this list , we took special care into the opinions and experiences of those who live in these shoes . every shoe on our list is outfitted with features that not only aid in comfort and support but , also , attests to dansko\u2019s longevity . when searching for the perfect pair of dansko shoes , keep these key aspects in mind .\nmandy and peter established dansko , inc . \u2014literally translated as \u201cdanish shoe\u201d\u2014in 1991 . the product line expanded to include fashionable casual and dress choices from sandals to boots while continuing to offer the classic closed - back clogs sought after by chefs , nurses , and other footsore professionals .\naccording to the new york times , more than 10 , 000 firms \u2013including other asbc business members like dansko and eileen fisher \u2013across almost all sectors operate with an esop in place . the national center for employee ownership ( nceo ) notes that those companies employ 13 million people .\ninto a business with more than $ 120 million in annual revenue and a product line that includes sandals , boots and sneakers . in 2005 they were set to sell the company to timberland for more than $ 100 million but pulled out at the last minute , instead implementing an employee stock ownership plan ( esop ) . dansko also became a b corporation , submitting to a rigorous monitoring process that holds it to commitments like treating employees well , opening up corporate governance , relying on manufacturers with high labor standards , and minimizing dansko\u2019s impact on the environment .\nin any business , employees are the life - blood , they are the business . through our employees , dansko will learn , evolve and regenerate itself virtually forever , ensuring that we are able to deliver our brand promise today , tomorrow and for generations to come ."]}
{"id": 55016, "summary": [{"text": "sunnies studios is a company that sells sunglasses and prescription eyeglasses .", "topic": 31}, {"text": "it was founded in 2013 .", "topic": 32}, {"text": "sunnies studios sells online and has over 40 stores in the philippines . ", "topic": 7}], "title": "sunnies studios", "paragraphs": ["sunnies studios currently has 40 physical stores for sunnies and plans to add five more by end - 2016 .\nan exclusive behind - the - scenes look at her campaign shoot for sunnies studios .\nsunnies studios partners bea soriano , eric dee jr . , martine cajucom and georgina wilson\nlife in the philippines \ud83c\uddf5\ud83c\udded ep . 006 : sunnies studios with martine cajucom - youtube\nsunnies studios has a creative team that comes up with new , trendy and stylish pieces both for sunnies and specs .\nincognito : the new sunnies studios collection also features dark lenses for stalking your childhood crush .\nmore than just a pretty face : liza\u2019s chill disposition makes her the perfect sunnies studios muse .\nsunnies studios have suppliers from europe and china for the frames while lenses are sourced from korea and india .\nsunnies studios launches an optical line under the brand sunnies specs . shown during the media launching at dasmari\u00f2as village in makati city are sunnies studios owners ( from left ) bea soriano - dee , eric dee , martine cajucom and georgina wilson . kathreen abaya\nwilson serves as the marketing director of sunnies studios , bea is the operations director while cajucom is the creative director .\nmanila ( cnn philippines life ) \u2014 the thing people always talk about when they talk about sunnies studios is the look .\nsunnies studios now focusies on the growing the three business lines in 2017 , aiming for market leadership in all three categories .\npartnering with foodee global concepts , the team behind sunnies studios conceptualized sunnies cafe to be a brick and mortar representation of the southern california vibe that influenced their sunglasses .\nbecome the eyecandy you\u2019ve always wanted to be as you grab your own pair of sunnies now ! check out the details below to see the nearest sunnies studios to you .\nwe\u2019ve been working with emman since our first campaign for sunnies and not only is he one of our dearest friends , but his energy really embodies what sunnies studios is all about .\nsunnies cafe is the spin - off cafe of eyewear powerbrand , sunnies studios . it is la - inspired and got us covered from brunch to dinner , and coffee to cocktails .\nsunnies studios - eyewear & opticians - edsa corner j . vargas avenue , mandaluyong city , ortigas , metro manila - phone number - yelp\nthe brand now carries three lifestyle concepts\u2014sunnies , the glamorous yet affordable sunglasses ; the optical line sunnies specs ; and recently sunnies cafe .\ncustomers may choose from 10 unique pantone colors . the sunnies studios team also curated five styles of frames to fit every face shape and personality .\ngo for the healthy and delish at sunnies cafe in sm megamall . photo from sunnies cafe\nsunnies and sunnies specs\u2019s ad campaigns were shot in countries such as japan , australia and the us .\nsunnies studios , the lifestyle brand she established with three other partners , has expanded rapidly in a span of two years , from sunglasses to optical lines to restaurants .\n\u201cwhile sunnies is more of the adventurous kind of sunglasses , we\u2019ve considered , due to increasing demand and queries , to broaden the brand to optical lenses , \u201d says eric dee , director for finance at sunnies studios .\nthe tedious process of getting prescription eyewear is promised to be a thing of the past as sunnies studios\u2019 new line of prescription eyewear , sunnies specs , introduces a simpler and more affordable way of obtaining a pair of graded specs .\ndee says sunnies studios expects to continue the enormous growth the company is enjoying , as sales posted a high double - digit to even triple - digit growth at some point .\nsince its foundation in 2013 , sunnies studios has been on top of the branding game with a signature retro look that\u2019s consistently present , whether it\u2019s on its fun packaging for its sunglasses or at sunnies stations in malls across the country .\nwilson along with her cousin martine cajucom and entrepreneurs eric and bea soriano - dee decided to expand the sunnies studios company , which has created a niche in the sunglass sector , to introduce an optical line under the brand sunnies specs .\nmeanwhile , djs like nix damn p and mikhail schemm kept the house pumped with sets reeling the crowd in with their sunnies beer , sweets , burgers , tattoos , and stickers . the sunnies studios branding was just sweetly placed everywhere .\nin step with the expansion of physical stores , sunnies are available on digital platforms such as sunny studios website and fashion site zalora . it is also available via direct selling firm avon .\ncool it with these show stopping drinks at the new branch of sunnies cafe in sm megamall . photo from sunnies cafe\nviana food condiments\u2019 teresita valdez ; josiah\u2019s catering judith versoza ; educator elizabeth lahoz ; and sunnies studios founders martine cajucom , bea soriano - dee , and georgina wilson completed the list of honorees .\nthe warehouse turned office of sunnies studios in quezon city encourages larger - than - life creativity with its glass windows , giant vanity mirror , and wall - spanning mood board . photo by jl javier\neditors , bloggers , and celebrities united just to get their hands on sunnies studios\u2019 vintage - inspired sunglasses that harken back to the undone glamour of jane birkin and the natural suave of paul newman .\nmanila ( cnn philippines life ) \u2014 tucked discreetly along the warehouse district near eastwood , the sunnies studios headquarters \u2014 well - known to the brand ' s 240 , 000 instagram followers as \u201csunnies hq\u201d \u2014 looks like something straight out of a wes anderson film .\nsunnies studios founder and marketing director , georgina wilson along with co - founders eric dee jr . , bea soriano , and martine cajucom celebrates the brand\u2019s first anniversary with a party for friends and clients .\nthe sunnies studios team expressed how they wanted to create a completely different look from the californian and beach - y style sunnies is known for into a more classy and adult specs . \u201cwe always want to curate things that are fun , effortless and design - driven , \u201d says cajucom .\nsunnies studios established three pilot stores for sunny specs at glorietta 2 in makati city , up town center in quezon city and sm megamall in mandaluyong city . sunnies specs will add two more shops at trinoma and sm cebu city in july and five more before the end of 2016 , says dee .\nin between cocktails and amid pool - time ruckus , sunnies studios founder and marketing director , georgina wilson , surrounded herself in the euphoria of her brainchild\u2019s first birthday along with co - founders eric dee jr . , bea soriano and martine cajucom .\ndee says sunnies and sunnies specs are both priced competitively , with sunnies costing from p399 to p599 a pair and specs at a fixed price point of p1 , 999 per pair , with frame and multi - coated lens included .\nsunnies studios , established in 2013 , was originally called sunnies by charlie as a part of the clothing brand charlie , which wilson co - owned . \u201cwell , we really created something that wasn\u2019t available in the market\u2014the simple , stylish and affordable , and that is exactly what we did for specs too , \u201d says wilson .\nmartine cajucom , sunnies\u2019s creative director , in her office . photo by jl javier\nat the launch of the new branch in sm megamall . photo from sunnies cafe\nhow does a small company built on sunglasses \u2014 and laconically named for its signature product \u2014 become a fashion and lifestyle empire ? according to sunnies studios\u2019s martine cajucom , bea soriano - dee , and georgina wilson , it\u2019s all a matter of how you see it .\nit ' s intuitive ,\nmartine cajucom says about the sunnies studios look .\nit wasn ' t like , ' oh , this is where i grew up . ' nothing like that . nothing pretentious or flowery about it , literally .\nphoto by bj pascual\naside from plans on shipping sunnies and specs worldwide , the sunnies team is launching soon its sunnies cafe inspired by the 70s , mid - century architecture , and music that the team loves . the cafe will transform the sunnies store into a lifestyle setting , where their inspirations , from furniture to style , will be showcased and shared to their customers .\nthe sunnies studios office is designed to have prominent glass windows to let in as much natural light as possible . \u201cwe wanted something really open - spaced , really really bright , \u201d martine cajucom says . \u201cso everyone can see us , we can see everyone . \u201d photo by jl javier\nnowadays , the company continues to be busy branching out , as evidenced by the recently launched sunnies specs store and the upcoming sunnies cafe . but even as its expansion seems to show no signs of stopping , sunnies remains able to maintain a cohesive brand , with its focus still set on affordable and stylish eyewear created within the instagram - worthy sunnies hq .\nthey say that beauty is in the eye of the beholder . in this case , sunnies studios made the idiom even more fun , by creating a line of eyewear that does not only serve its true purpose , but also makes sure that all eyewear are as fashionable as they can be .\naround the office , equipment and areas are colored in signature sunnies pastel . photos by jl javier\nthe hq also serves as the hub for sunnies ' s packaging segment . photo by jl javier\nthrowback mood : liza\u2019s campaign with sunnies was inspired by relatable and casual nuances from the \u201890s .\n\u201ci got together with my friends [ in 2013 ] . i was in la at that time . i said , let\u2019s create something really cool and do something we really love , \u201d georgina wilson , the former host of asia\u2019s next top model , says to explain how they built a company called sunnies studios .\nin mid - 2013 , they started working with wilson on marketing and then eventually cajucom on creatives . sunnies began to bloom . \u201cfrom there , we\u2019re like , you know how in australia they call it \u2018sunnies\u2019 ? \u201d soriano - dee recalls . \u201cso we said , \u2018we should call it sunnies by charlie . \u2019 and so it stuck . \u201d sunnies by charlie officially launched in september 2013 .\neric dee and partners bea soriano - dee , martine cajucom and georgina wilson . photo from sunnies cafe\nin celebration of their one year anniversary , we\u2019ve busted the numbers to see how much sunnies studios has grown in such a short span of time . with a rapidly increasing following on social media and with more and more stores opening around the country , it won ' t be long before this turns into a colossal eyewear empire .\nthis year , with sunnies launching specs and then the caf\u00e9 , the dees \u2014 they got married in january 2015 \u2014 are a long way from charlie . \u201csunnies studios is more of a lifestyle brand , \u201d soriano - dee says . \u201chaving a restaurant is the epitome of what lifestyle is all about . it just builds the brand , it solidifies it . it helps that eric is into food . everyone\u2019s trying to build restaurants now , and it\u2019s so hard . if you don\u2019t know anything about operations , don\u2019t go into it . the opportunity of having eric\u2019s family in the operations background , and sunnies in the marketing and branding , i think that\u2019s the perfect marriage of sunnies caf\u00e9 . \u201d\nthe sunnies r & d ; room , where the recently launched line specs was developed . photo by jl javier\nactress liza soberano is more than just a pretty face or a dream girl \u2014 she\u2019s absolutely chill , makes no fuss , and is one of the most hardworking hustlers in the business . it\u2019s that , more than her looks , that made her the perfect sunnies studios girl . sunnies is much like liza : beyond its cute , laid - back aesthetic is a company that has become one of the most successful retail brands in the philippines . it\u2019s a match made in teen dream heaven , we think .\n\u201cthe real reason why we made it is because people asked us to , \u201d reveals sunnies specs marketing director georgina wilson .\nlife in the philippines \ud83c\uddf5\ud83c\udded ep . 005 : work & cafe life , sunnies with martine , wholesome table & more !\nof course , when you talk about the sunnies look , you\u2019re really talking about martine cajucom , the company\u2019s creative director . when i get to the sunnies studios hq in quezon city , true to form , a crop - topped , high - slitted cajucom is in the middle of what seems like a pretty serious meeting with heim interiors , the popular interior design firm they\u2019re working with on one of the sunnies caf\u00e9s . \u201ci want to avoid anything too clich\u00e9 , \u201d she\u2019s saying . \u201cmid - century - inspired but not obviously retro . i don\u2019t want something to feel dated or like a knockoff or cartoonish \u2014 i want it to still be modern . \u201d\nsunnies has 25 stations nationwide , 150 employees , and runs a social media presence with 125 , 000 followers on instagram alone .\nsunnies let us take an exclusive sneak peek at their new campaign with liza , shot by photographer emman montalvan . from what we\u2019ve seen so far \u2014 warm colors , a hint of nostalgia , and loads of cuteness \u2014 the campaign itself will be absolutely bomb . we also got to chat with sunnies creative director martine cajucom , who tells us just why liza soberano makes the perfect sunnies girl .\nthe sunnies eyewear brand which offers \u201ctrendy and modern but with a touch of vintage\u201d sunglasses has been receiving suggestions to introduce prescription eyewear .\n\u201cthis child , \u201d she says , while holding her belly , \u201cis going to be easy because sunnies has consumed my life . \u201d\nthe brand\u2019s creative director , martine cajucom shares her process of curating sunnies specs eyewear . \u201ci combined things that really inspired me from color stories , cities i\u2019ve been to , art references , music , culture , and i match them all together to create sunnies specs . \u201d\nall frames and lenses are subject to assessment by our sunnies specs optical staff and authorized laboratory . for more information , check out urltoken .\ndjs nix damn p and mikhail schemm kept the house pumped as guests enjoyed the sunnies beer , sweets , burgers , tattoos and stickers .\nsunnies is not alienating ,\ngeorgina wilson says .\nfor me what ' s really important is that sunnies needs to be that affordable luxury \u2014 and it is with the prices \u2014 and it needs to be good , and it needs to everywhere .\nphoto by bj pascual\nsunnies cafe had its first store at the bonifacio high street in taguig city and the second on the bridgeway at sm megamall in mandaluyong city .\neric dee jr . , sunnies\u2019s \u200bfinance director , at his office , which is connected to the r & d ; department . photo by jl javier\nnonchalant : sunnies studio and liza share many things in common \u2014 being no - fuss , laid - back , but still knowing how to hustle .\nfrom left : sunnies cafe finance director eric dee jr . , creative director martine cajucom , operations director bea soriano - dee and marketing director georgina wilson .\nacknowledging the growing demand for affordable and stylish eyewear , the sunnies specs team designed a process that would only take two hours for the eyeglasses to be ready .\ndee says the company has the same consumer base for sunnies and specs , as \u201cmost people do not know that they are in need of optical glasses . \u2019\nsince 2013 , the company has sold more than a million pairs of sunnies with as many as 200 stock keeping units of frames available at any given time .\nand this is why people continue to want sunnies cafe , dee said . and this is also one of the reasons why they will be getting more of it .\nthey were also treated to their own sunnies pair in their customized canvas totes by live doodle artists rob cham and pete rich . different logo treatments were also installed in various rooms .\nthe look is integral in any retail or fashion business , but sunnies , once only the little eyewear stall that could , has taken it to another level . selling stylish sunglasses at affordable prices is one thing \u2014 and that\u2019s a crowded marketplace , with everyone from h & m to i2i sunglasses selling variations of the same thing \u2014 but sunnies has worked the look so hard , so shrewdly , so confidently that it has sublimated the product as the main event . when you think of sunnies , you think of the look first and the product second .\ni ' m back and forth between australia and the philippines a lot which means i ' m not just doing the tourist things when i ' m here but working and living - that ' s what ' life in the philippines ' is more about . a weekly travel vlog on the road as i travel throughout the philippines to give you a more personal , raw and real look into my life on the island . from events i ' m attending , my creative friends and favourite cafes to everyday errands and the stories behind my travel photos . after catching up over brunch with my friend martine at sunnies cafe i head to her office to have a bit of sunnies fun . here ' s a sneak peek inside the sunnies studios office in manila , philippines . previous vlog : urltoken watch more philippines vlogs : urltoken / / never miss a beat \u2193 join the love club \u2192 urltoken blog : urltoken facebook : urltoken instagram : urltoken twitter : urltoken pinterest : urltoken\nafter launching the lifestyle eyewear brand sunnies and selling more than a million pairs of sunglasses since 2013 , the business partners are expanding their venture to include an optical or prescription eyewear line .\nanyone who would like to try sunnies cafe should first keep this in mind : the brains behind this california - based , dining concept do not want you to eat their food outside .\nfriends were treated to their own sunnies pair best found in their customized canvas totes by live doodle artists rob cham and pete rich . different logo treatments were also installed in various rooms .\nshe adds : \u201ca question that somebody asked me recently is , \u2018as you continue to grow up and like , say you\u2019re 40 , does sunnies [ get older ] ? \u2019 i don\u2019t think that\u2019s how it\u2019s gonna work . the brand has to evolve , but not age . and sadly we will , but that will be the challenge . sunnies will have a life of its own . \u201d\nthe sunnies hq combines all of these aesthetic elements to create what could very well be a physical version of its instagram profile , with its white walls , pastel - colored appliances , and vintage furniture .\n\u201cglobalization is the most overused word , but it\u2019s true , \u201d wilson says . \u201cwith social media , that\u2019s when globalization really happens . and letting people be part of that \u2014 that\u2019s what sunnies caf\u00e9 is . and that\u2019s why we find it such an exciting brand extension for sunnies . not the natural route for a frickin\u2019 sunglasses brand , but we don\u2019t think of ourselves as just a sunglasses brand . \u201d\n\u201cwe listen to our customers . people were saying , \u2018can you make eyewear please ? we buy your sunglasses and we change them [ into prescription ] . \u2019 we wanted to make a one - stop shop , and we did . we made sunnies specs . there\u2019s nothing like it in the market because it\u2019s stylish , simple and affordable , and that is the core of sunnies specs , \u201d says wilson .\nbeing one of the most followed brands in social media locally , it is with no surprise that all their station openings were marked by long lines waiting to get their hands on their latest collections . among all of their launches , the biggest happened at mall of asia where editors , bloggers , celebrities , and influencers alike gathered to grab their own pair . in less than two years , sunnies studios successfully expanded with over 30 stations nationwide and stretched out their stores throughout southeast asia . despite the success , this super - rad eye wear brand continues to stay true to its signature blend of vintage and cali cool that keeps all of us at the edge of our seats .\n\u201cthis is about two brands coming together , both power houses in their industry . we combined both strengths - the marketing genius of sunnies and the genius of foodee global concepts . it made sense for us to combine . sunnies is becoming the supergood lifestyle brand and us being recognized for all the brands we brought in as food , and i think that the reason why we decided to do it , \u201d he says .\neach part of your new sunnies specs optical pair is under warranty for a certain amount of time after the date of purchase . you can find the date of purchase on the receipt that came with your specs .\nsince the launch of its maiden branch at the bonifacio global city , sunnies cafe has enjoyed a daily head count that has averaged to about 300 people . and each party , according to dee , has spent an average of about php 500 per visit . these numbers , according to him , are encouraging\u2014especially when one considers the fact that sunnies cafe has just opened last august and it is still just operating with two branches .\nwilson , a co - founder , co - owner and brand ambassador is excited about sunnies cafe . \u201cit\u2019s like this was my first baby , \u201d says wilson who expects her first child with husband arthur burnand .\nnow if you\u2019re planning to head to their birthday bash or if you simply need a pair to rock for your day to day activities , take a hint from george herself with her top picks from the sunnies bunch .\nwithin the year , sunnies will be available in california through online stores . the brand is also available via the same platform in seven other southeast asian countries . physical expansion is the next phase of the company\u2019s global plan .\n\u201cif there\u2019s fast growth , there\u2019s also a fast ability to fail \u2018cause you\u2019re going so quickly , \u201d wilson says . \u201ci think what i do a lot of the time is rein it in . \u2018is this the right thing ? \u2019\u201d but she is quick to point out that sunnies is on a well - paved path . \u201csunnies is not alienating , \u201d she explains . \u201ceven though it is that cool , it\u2019s not alienating , especially in very basic stuff like price point . for me , what\u2019s really important is that sunnies needs to be that affordable luxury \u2014 and it is with the prices \u2014 and it needs to be good , and it needs to be everywhere . \u201d\n\u201cwe\u2019ve always talked about how we\u2019re focused on the perfect pantones , \u201d sunnies\u2019s creative director , martine cajucom , says . \u201cthe subtlety of the colors \u2026 [ and then ] there are playful elements , travel elements , moments . \u201d\n\u201csunnies was started just by mood board , \u201d cajucom explains . \u201cwe mood - boarded things that we liked \u2014 music , pop - culture references , design references , furniture references . and we built a brand on top of that \u2026 what are things that we like , what are colors we like , what are places we like ? that\u2019s why we have these style icons . that\u2019s why we have mood boards everywhere . literally , that\u2019s how sunnies started . \u201d\nin three years , the sunnies four have managed to grow the brand from a small apparel brand\u2019s product line to a full - fledged retail juggernaut . is it too soon to talk about world domination ? they sure don\u2019t think so .\n\u201cour primary focus now is to open the caf\u00e9 , \u201d cajucom says . \u201cbut my vision that i think we all share is to really take it internationally . i think the u . s . could really love sunnies . and that\u2019s what we really wanna do \u2026 obviously , we want to expand more . we have dreams of opening sunnies hotels . truthfully , with the caf\u00e9 , that was a dream last year . we talked about it and here , it\u2019s happening . \u201d\nwe wanted to bring the sunnies lifestyle into something experiential for everyone to enjoy . sunnies cafe is a fusion of the things we like to see , eat , and drink . all in one space . the menu is a collection of our favorite comfort food with a modern twist . we designed it to be your new go - to spot , from brunch to dinner , and coffee to cocktails . so grab a chair . feel at home . and let ' s eat .\nto make the simple process possible , operations director bea soriano says that all of their glasses are curated\u2014with one look and one brand\u2014compared with other optical shops , which offer several eyewear brands . sunnies specs\u2019 frames are especially designed by the same lifestyle brand .\nall four owners\u2014eric and bea dee , martine cajucom and wilson\u2014have hands - on participation in sunnies cafe , brewing up ideas to complete the menu , trying and retrying cafe fares until they are perfect and putting personal touches with the interiors and the furnishings .\nwhile other optical shops carry multiple brands with multiple prices , sunnies specs has one brand with one fixed price point . \u201cso you\u2019ll need not worry that your budget of p2 , 000 will become p3 , 000 or p4 , 000 , \u201d says dee .\nthe company also plans to put up another business called sunnies cafe at bonifacio global city . the cafe will feature some of the owners\u2019 favorite food and drinks . \u201cyou will see the most \u2018instagrammable\u2019 hub , \u201d says wilson . with kathreen abaya and regina lintag\n\u201cour life is like great on instagram but it\u2019s a lot of hard work . we just make it look easy . but i swear the month before opening the cafe , none of us slept . but thanks we had a brilliant partner because everything is a lot of hard work . we\u2019re so lucky we have partnered with people who know what they are doing . we don\u2019t even have to handle any of the operational problems except it should look like sunnies . it should feel like sunnies , \u201d she says .\nthrough a potent antidote of social - media influence , a specific aesthetic , and the business backbone to keep everything intact , sunnies has gone from strength to strength , ably discarding an early perception of weak product and making disciples out of skeptics through savvy business moves .\ncajucom says : \u201cwe wanted to sell products that we personally love , so we created prescription eyeglasses that are affordable , stylish , design - driven and accessible to everyone . just like sunnies , we wanted to make it fun and fit the style of everyone . \u201d\nof course , photo opportunities weren\u2019t the only things on the design checklist of the main sunnies team , which , in addition to cajucom , includes : georgina wilson , marketing director ; eric dee jr . , finance director ; and bea soriano - dee , operations director .\nsunnies was started just by mood board ,\nmartine cajucom says .\nwe mood - boarded things that we liked \u2014 music , pop culture references , design references , furniture references . and we built a brand on top of that .\nphoto by bj pascual\nbeing a magnet for double - taps or likes on social media is usually not a quality that most companies consider when building an office , but it\u2019s definitely something that the creative director of sunnies , martine cajucom , had in mind when designing the quezon city - based space .\nin the early days , when product development hadn\u2019t yet progressed enough to keep it truly competitive in terms of product , it was the promise of that look , of that socal lifestyle that allowed sunnies to cut through the local retail marketplace and make itself heard on social media .\neric dee is running the cafe with his team of chefs and crew . his younger brother eric dee jr . , a co - owner of sunnies brand , travels the world for food , brings home new ideas , make them popular and create a frenzy out of them .\nit is obvious how this openness is quintessential to the sunnies experience both offline and online . a quick scroll through the brand\u2019s instagram page is enough to see how liberal the company is with behind - the - scenes photos ( always tagged # sunnieshq ) and requests for customer feedback .\nshe says at first , the cafe was too daunting for her and her co - owners to delve into , so they put up a partnership that will make the concept fly , creating synergy between sunnies cafe and the foodee global brands , the operational genius behind todd english and tim howan .\nthis fondness for effortless cool is what keeps the sunnies shining brighter , but what seals the deal is the eyewear rookie\u2019s no - holds - barred take on expansion . it has 25 stations nationwide , 150 employees , and runs a social media presence with 125 , 000 followers on instagram alone .\ni ' m at a place right now , where i ' m managing myself ,\ngeorgina wilson says .\ni am running me as a brand like a company . so sunnies is like an extension , and i think of it in the same way too .\nphoto by bj pascual\neventually , in selling everything , you realize that some products tend to sell better than others . \u201cand that\u2019s how we came to know that sunnies was doing really well , \u201d soriano - dee says . \u201cwe had everything \u2014 we had sunglasses , we had shoes , we had bags . everything . \u201d\nmartine cajucom : liza is someone we\u2019ve been stalking since basically forever . when we saw her post a photo wearing sunnies and heard she was a fan of the brand , we knew she was our girl . despite being one of the most recognizable faces in the country , liza still has a mystery about her that makes you want to know more . when you do finally meet her , her non - diva vibes are disarming and magnetizing . she\u2019s so much more than just a pretty face ; she\u2019s humble , super hardworking and has zero pretensions . liza keeps it real and that\u2019s what the sunnies girl is really all about .\nthe dees are the more quiet half of the sunnies foursome , but it\u2019s in keeping their head down , doing consistent work , and managing the backbone of the company that the indelible sunnies look and savvy social - media marketing are able to flourish . \u201cwe have very , very different schedules , so we don\u2019t see each other a lot , \u201d soriano - dee explains . \u201cso we make do with emails , with whatsapp . but we make sure to meet at least once a month . i think it\u2019s part of the lifestyle right now where you can\u2019t expect everyone to be in the office . you have to be mobile . you have to work wherever you are . you can\u2019t be confined in an office . \u201d\n\u201cwe\u2019ve always seen sunnies as a lifestyle brand . even the imagery is full of the look and feel of it . it was simple and straight forward . in the menu , every single detail was given the attention it deserved . seeing this in real life is a weird feeling and i\u2019m not going to say it was the easiest process , \u201d says wilson .\naside from the usual eye - catching areas \u2014 like the mezzanine floor that houses the creative and marketing department and two restaurant booth - like cubicles with murals by the local artist kris abrigo \u2014 the sunnies hq has a special selfie room ( that\u2019s now being used for storage ) and a giant vanity mirror for people who want to take advantage of the great lighting .\nmanaging that brand \u2014 the georgina wilson\u2122 brand \u2014 is what has helped her take on the marketing position at sunnies . she\u2019s still , after all , the most followed filipino who doesn\u2019t appear on tv and movies on instagram , a status she achieved largely through prime endorsements , strategic magazine covers , an understanding of self - marketing , and a canny way with social media .\none rainy sunday we headed to sunnies cafe for our early family dinner . the menu was extensive and we didn ' t know what to order . my daughter ordered the risotto and me and my husband shared in the steak and potatoes . we couldn ' t resist ordering the ricotta pancakes after . we can ' t wait to go back to try the other entrees .\nlater , eating quinoa and sinigang on a desk overrun with pantone swatches and a copy of lena dunham\u2019s \u201cnot that kind of girl\u201d ( \u201ci give this to our writers , like , this is the writing voice\u201d ) , she talks about her time before sunnies as creative manager at american apparel , the u . s . brand famous for thrift shop - looking basics and provocative ads .\n\u201cfor me , one of the reasons i wasn\u2019t as happy with my job [ in american apparel ] even if i loved the nature of the work was the real lack of vacations , \u201d cajucom says . \u201cwe went without vacations for so long , and it bred so much resentment \u2026 [ in sunnies ] , we\u2019re pretty flexible . we encourage them to travel . when they go abroad , we\u2019re happy . \u201d\n\u201ci wouldn\u2019t say that charlie was a successful business , but in a way , it is because it led me to sunnies , \u201d she says . \u201ci think it\u2019s really merging the two skill sets \u2014 eric and i , what we\u2019re really good at , the two of us , is business concepts . martine and george are really good at marketing and creatives . so it\u2019s their branding skills and our business concepts . \u201d\nthat\u2019s not to say that the over 130 - person strong sunnies team isn\u2019t always hard at work . tin dabbay , the brand\u2019s creative manager and content strategist , says that the young environment is also very fast - paced \u201cin the sense that it\u2019s super high - volume . \u201d she adds : \u201cwe really expanded so fast in five years \u2014 from 20 branches , it\u2019s now 45 . it\u2019s kind of crazy in that sense .\nsitting inside one of their newly minted branches in sm megamall , dee explained to entrepreneur philippines that sunnies cafe seeks to be more than just a run - in - the - mill dining establishment . \u201cit\u2019s an experiential restaurant , \u201d he said . and to fully appreciate what it has to offer , \u201cyou have to be inside ; you have to be served . \u201d much to his gratitude , people have been coming and they\u2019ve been coming by the numbers .\nspeaking from behind her desk ( a simple white table topped with a few sample sunnies products and stacks of paper and books ) , cajucom talks about the glass windows that are featured prominently at the warehouse turned office . \u201cwe wanted something really open - spaced , really really bright , \u201d she says . \u201cso everyone can see us , we can see everyone . \u201d the open space also allows the creative team to conduct mini shoots for their products using natural light .\ngrowing up in california obviously informs the visual identity cajucom has molded for sunnies . but it\u2019s the experience in a brand like american apparel that eventually helped her translate that life experience into a real brand , and keep that brand identity together through different product lines and changing pantone colors . \u201cit\u2019s intuitive , \u201d she says . \u201cit wasn\u2019t like , \u2018oh , this is where i grew up . \u2019 nothing like that . nothing pretentious or flowery about it , literally . \u201d\nat one point , the creative team under cajucom included melissa gatchalian , a talented , emerging blogger with a following of her own ; tina ong , a cult - favorite style star with extensive retail experience under her belt ; and tin dabbay , a whiz kid creative who has contributed to dazed magazine . the sunnies foursome is proud of how formidable their team is , and continuously make sure to allow them to grow within the company but also grow as individuals outside it .\n\u201cwe had three brands in three years . we want to grow the brand and be the market leader in all of them . we might not be opening up new concepts but surely we will be super busy in everything . we also just opened our optical line . we have sunnies and we are working on being available worldwide . and it takes times to design a cafe . we want to make sure we put enough attention on all of that , \u201d wilson says .\nthe discussion moves along . \u201cwe want to make the bathroom something special , \u201d she says in a sweet , little - girl voice you don\u2019t really expect coming from a dusky , pint - sized instagram bombshell ( or \u201cinstahoe , \u201d as she lovingly calls herself ) . \u201cfor the first branch , we really kind of sourced everything \u2014 i mean , who knew i was a sourcer ? \u201d it\u2019s important to note that there are four people from heim at this meeting and only cajucom from sunnies .\nthese are big numbers , all things considering . but given what sunnies cafe is truly selling , it makes sense . the cafe after all is not just a source of food . given the details employed to execute it\u2014from the music to the design , to the general ambiance they hold together\u2014it is a business treated more like a destination . and like every destination , one needs to be there to fully appreciate it . dee\u2019s plan of expansion is just one way to make that happen for more people .\n\u201cinfluenced , \u201d of course , is the key word here . the sunnies brand after all does not simply mimic all that california can offer . run by business minded individuals , it fine - tunes its products to make it more appealing and relevant to its immediate target market . for their glasses , the result of this fine - tuning can be seen in the inclusive price point . and for the cafe , the result can be seen in nearly everything that surrounded dee during his interview with entrepreneur philippines .\nthere will always be a misconception that wilson is more of a figurehead than an actual working partner at sunnies \u2014 perhaps the result of a long trend of celebrity products branded with celebrity names but run by other people . while she admits that she\u2019s only in the office \u201cwhen i\u2019m in town , as many [ days ] as i can , \u201d wilson brings her own specific skill set to the table , working hand in hand with cajucom in articulating the brand values and aesthetic in marketing terms \u2014 in business terms .\nonce upon an october there was a couple and two cousins \u2014bounded by friendship \u2014who created what would be the country\u2019s go - to eyewear hub . eric dee jr . , bea soriano , georgina wilson , and martine cajucom first introduced sunnies by charlie in 2013 with the opening of its first store at the sm mall of asia . editors , stylists , celebrities , and influencers all gathered at the scene and it wasn\u2019t long before the rest of the country followed . the rest , as they say , is history .\n\u201cthis [ sunnies ] cafe has been thought of for a while by my brother and me . so one day , my brother and i said \u2018why don\u2019t we do a cafe ? \u2019 . we\u2019re one family , so we decided to do it together . this is the first project with me and my brother . he does retail , i do food . we saw that it made sense . for a lifestyle brand , it is in its own natural progression to have something to add to the brand , something relevant . that\u2019s how the collaboration began , \u201d says dee .\nfamously particular , sometimes deemed difficult , wilson long ago gave up on playing cordial at work just to keep the peace . \u201ci\u2019m at a place right now , where i\u2019m managing myself , \u201d she says . \u201cit suits who i am . i am running me as a brand like a company . so sunnies is like an extension , and i think of it in the same way , too . \u201d and so , she takes great pains to understand what will go on at something as major as a magazine cover , to make sure that all parties are happy with the results .\nof course , the company\u2019s expansion isn\u2019t the only thing the dees have to adjust to . they recently became parents to braeden , now a year old . and with sunnies and a son , they\u2019ve seen their priorities shift dramatically . \u201cwhen you guys ask me how i balance work with being a mom , i\u2019m still trying to figure it out , \u201d she admits . \u201cwe get here , and then we meet with all the key people \u2014 you can\u2019t naman micromanage with a business that\u2019s growing . so we hire well \u2026 and then we get home . on a good day , braeden\u2019s still awake . \u201d\nof course , the downside to a visual identity that cool and confident is a misinterpretation of price point . \u201cit\u2019s sort of a thing we go back and forth with , because initially people thought that the sunglasses were too expensive , \u201d she says . \u201cthat the branding is too elevated . \u201d shot by the la - based filipino photographer emman montalvan , modeled by wilson , and styled and art - directed by cajucom , the sunnies ads are one of the brand\u2019s strongest assets , now instantly recognizable and often copied . they\u2019ve since adopted the practice of bannering the low prices on high - end - looking ads similar to uniqlo and h & m .\nthe prestigious store of the year awards were given to merchants that produced outstanding work and upheld the highest standards of business management and operations . this year\u2019s awardees were restoerun ( centrio mall ) ; j . co donuts & coffee ( abreeza mall ) ; bo\u2019s coffee ( ayala center cebu ) ; bench ( harbor point ) ; marks & spencer ( marquee mall ) ; mama lou\u2019s ( up town center ) ; sole academy ( bonifacio high street / serendra ) ; olympic village ( market ! market ! ) ; nike park ( fairview terraces ) ; healthy options ( alabang town center ) ; lacoste ( trinoma ) ; rimowa ( greenbelt ) ; and sunnies studio ( glorietta ) .\nthe creative and marketing department is a treasure trove for anyone looking for creative influence . right now , its mood board , which spans an entire wall , features a variety of the group\u2019s current inspirations , which range from their own advertisements to 90s - era johnny depp . they have copies of vogue italia , homme + , and wilson\u2019s book with solenn heussaff , \u201c besties , \u201d lying around , as well as a bluetooth speaker that anyone can use to play music . catherine yu , sunnies\u2019s marketing manager , says that this , along with the visual aspect , makes the office environment very relaxed . \u201cthe ambience is very creative , very conducive to creating new stuff , \u201d she says .\n\u201camerican apparel is such an unusual company to work for , \u201d says cajucom , who , pre - sunnies , lived in california . \u201clike , the creative team is so small . truthfully , when i started , we were three \u2026 i did so much when i worked there , and it kind of really equipped me for a spectrum of different kinds of job identities . because we conceptualized marketing campaigns , web ads , print ads , billboards , touched upon everything . i worked so closely with the creative director and the ceo at the time and just kind of understanding how these things work . \u201d ( one of the highlights of cajucom\u2019s american apparel life ? she designed a cropped turtleneck top inspired by britney spears\u2019 \u201csometimes\u201d music video \u201cbecause i really wanted a top like that . \u201d )\nif you ' ve invested some ( more like a lot ! ) of money on a pair of sunglasses , i ' m sure you take real good care of them . i bought myself my first pricey pair of shades a year ago , and while i love them a lot , i also don ' t take them out too often because i ' m scared they might break or get lost ( ironic , isn ' t it ! ) . whenever i take a trip to the beach or out of town , i make sure to bring a cheaper pair so it doesn ' t hurt as much if something happens to them . i ' ve always gone to big chain stores or tiangges for alternative pairs but the usually have similar styles . it was such a thrill when sunnies by charlie opened because it was exactly what i ' ve been looking for , stylish , affordable , and good quality shades ! they have cat eyed , round framed , browns and blacks and most of the styles in magazines ! it ' s a great alternative ( or primary too ! ) for sunglasses , especially these days when the sun can ' t seem to catch a breath .\none of the eye - catching areas of the warehouse turned office is this two restaurant booth - like cubicles with murals by kris abrigo . photo by jl javier\nmagazines and other resource materials can be found around the office . photo by jl javier\nphoto shoots are a common occurrence for this reason \u2014 the mint green sofa cube and stairway have even appeared in the background of a few notable magazine covers and fashion editorials .\naddressing the pastel pink wall and neon sign at the entrance , cajucom emphasizes the role of productivity when it came to conceptualizing the hq\u2019s layout . \u201cwhat\u2019s really important and conducive to being productive at work is liking the space you\u2019re in , \u201d she says . \u201calso to just be visually stimulated when you come in each day . \u201d\nit works in a way that makes it easier for everyone to coordinate with one another . toward the front are the director\u2019s offices on the ground and the creative and marketing department on the mezzanine , while the research and development room and operations and finance department are located near the back . the quality control room is a bit higher up in an attic - like space . \u201ci like our current setup because the marketing people are here , and right beside us are the creative people , \u201d says sam santos , digital marketing manager . \u201cso it\u2019s so much easier for me to communicate with them . \u201d\nvisual cues and inspirations can be found around the office so people can feel motivated and productive . photos by jl javier\n\u00a9 2015 nine media corp . cnn name , logo and all associated elements \u2122 and \u00a9 2015 cable news network . turner broadcasting system , inc . all rights reserved . cnn and the cnn logo are registered marks of cable news network , inc . , displayed with permission .\nshe continues , \u201cwhen you go to the store , you pick your frame , you get your eyes tested in less than five minutes and get your eyeglasses after two hours . that\u2019s how we wanted it . \u201d\n\u201cthe thing that sets us apart is our one price for all . so any frame that you choose , whether it\u2019s a different material , it has the same price , \u201d explains finance director eric dee .\nthe specs basic package worth p1 , 999 includes an eye exam , frame and graded lenses . the lenses are multi - coated single vision with uv protection , and are anti - glare , anti - scratch , anti - reflective and water resistant ."]}
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", "topic": 39}], "title": "mubadala development company", "paragraphs": ["abu dhabi \u2013mubadala development company ( mubadala ) today announced that the advanced technology investment company ( atic ) has become a wholly owned business of mubadala .\nmubadala development company ( mubadala ) , the abu dhabi - based investment and development company , today announced the advanced technology investment company ( atic ) \u2013 the entity it established in 2008 \u2013 will become mubadala technology .\n2006 copilots in success piaggio aero celebrates a strategic new partnership with mubadala development company .\nabu dhabi ( uae ) - mubadala development company ( mubadala ) , the abu dhabi - based investment and development company , today published its full year 2016 audited financial results , and operational highlights from the period . the results reflect the last operational year for mubadala development company before it evolves , in may 2017 , into mubadala investment company .\nto register your company\u2019s interest as a supplier for mubadala development company , please visit the supplier application form and follow the application process .\nmubadala investment company was recently formed by the merger of mubadala development company and international petroleum investment company ( ipic ) . khaldoon khalifa al mubarak is the new managing director and ceo of the newly created company , as announced earlier .\nas the head of social development and sponsorship at mubadala development company , amina taher is responsible for the organization\u2019s community outreach , youth empowerment initiatives and sponsorship portfolio .\nkhaled is the executive director of human capital at mubadala development company , with responsibility for performance management , learning and development , employee career growth , talent acquisition and emiratization .\nthe merged companies \u2013 mubadala development company and international petroleum investment company \u2013 will form a new entity known as mubadala investment company , which will have assets totalling $ 125 billion , based on valuations made at the end of 2015 .\nhamed alharthi is a senior officer , group communications , at mubadala development company and a tv presenter at dubai media incorporated .\nnizar luqman is a senior advisor for uae nationals development at mubadala with oversight of the company\u2019s emiratization strategy and implementation criteria .\nmubadala development company established its gmtn program in 2009 , through mdc - gmtn b . v . , as part of its commitment to diversify the group\u2019s funding sources . mdc - gmtn b . v . is wholly owned and irrevocably guaranteed by mubadala development company .\nas part of its ongoing effort to diversify sources of funding , mubadala development company established its euro commercial paper ( ecp ) program .\nabu dhabi : the merger of mubadala development company and international petroleum company ( ipic ) is set to be concluded in \u201ca matter of weeks , \u201d mubadala ceo khaldoon al mubarak said on thursday in abu dhabi .\nmubadala investment company , the sprawling strategic development company created by the merger of mubadala development and international petroleum investment compay ( ipic ) , will take the next step in its integration path when it announces , as early as today , the top executive layer below its board .\nmubadala is a dynamic and innovative company helping shape the future of abu dhabi .\nstrata is one of mubadala investment company\u2019s industrial assets in the uae . courtesy strata\nthe company said that the new company organisation \u00adformally takes effect in may this year .\nmubadala investment company has set out its new corporate divisions and its leaders as part of the us $ 122 billion merger of mubadala development and the international petroleum investment company ( ipic ) , which was announced last summer .\nboth mubadala development company and ipic are committed to providing stakeholders with detailed financial information at both the full and half - year stage . mubadala development company first published annual and semi - annual consolidated financial statements in 2009 , while ipic first published its consolidated financial statements in 2007 .\nthe merger of mubadala development company with the international petroleum investment company ( ipic ) is proceeding to schedule , and the new entity , mubadala investment company , is due to commence operations in may 2017 . the new entity will have an asset base of $ 125 billion .\nabu dhabi , 8th march , 2016 ( wam ) - - mubadala development company , the abu dhabi based investment and development company , and boeing [ nyse : ba ] today announced a new strategic agreement for collaboration on research and development ( r & d ; ) initiatives to further expand aerospace manufacturing capabilities in the uae .\nestablished in 1984 , international petroleum investment company ( ipic ) was created to advance abu dhabi\u2019s natural petroleum wealth for the development of the emirate . mubadala development company followed in 2002 to further diversify the economy . both swiftly flourished into active worldwide investors across multiple sectors .\nabu dhabi ' s mubadala development takes control of atic , the government ' s main technology investment vehicle .\nmubadala development company\u2019s credit ratings are a reflection of the continuing support offered by its sole shareholder , the government of abu dhabi , and are aligned accordingly .\nour reputation is based on solid performance and transparency . both mubadala development company and ipic have among the highest credit ratings in the region and publish ifrs audited and consolidated financials .\nthe abu dhabi government has transferred ownership of its main technology investment vehicle to mubadala development in a move that could ease financing for the development of a high - tech manufacturing cluster in the capital .\nrolls - royce and mubadala development company , the abu dhabi - based investment and development organisation , have announced further details of a new approved maintenance centre ( amc ) in the emirate and confirmed plans for a manufacturing facility that will produce aero engine components .\natic is wholly owned by mubadala development , a strategic investment company owned by the abu dhabi government , and was founded to help diversify the emirate ' s economy and create jobs .\nmubadala takes ownership of minesa , a colombian company focused on developing a world - class gold mining operation .\nthe new mubadala investment company will name division heads , giving an indication of how it sees its future .\nmubadala\u2019s oil and gas unit , which later becomes mubadala petroleum , acquires pearl energy from aabar , including a portfolio of operated exploration , development and production assets in southeast asia .\nsupport the development and implementation of a clear statement of mubadala group overall risk appetite that will be reviewed on an ongoing basis .\nas an affiliate of mubadala development company , piaggio aero will display its p180 avanti ii at the first edition singapore airshow . the airshow is being held from 18 through 24 of february 2008 .\nmubadala is committed to ensuring the highest professional and ethical standards across the mubadala group and its business partners .\nindra sistemas sa . said it has signed a preliminary agreement with abu dhabi ' s state - owned investment vehicle , the mubadala development company , to develop joint ventures for technology projects and products .\nbelhoul is masdar\u2019s chief executive officer , overseeing the company\u2019s strategic direction and development at the leading edge of the renewable energy and clean technology sector .\nexpected to begin operations in may this year , the total assets of mubadala investment company stand at $ 125 billion .\nstandard & poor ' s ratings services said yesterday the credit ratings on mubadala development and globalfoundries singapore were unaffected by the integration of atic .\nmubadala investment company will be run by khaldoon al - mubarak , who will serve as chief executive officer , a wam report said , which also added that a board had been formed . mubarak was previously the chief executive of mubadala development company . he also sits on a number of other boards , the report said .\nmubadala leads the development of a state - of - the art new campus for uae university , the first comprehensive national university in the country .\nexpanding this visionary heritage of excellence , mubadala investment company was created in 2017 as a global investment powerhouse for abu dhabi .\nprior to his tenure with mubadala aerospace , he was an advocate and legal consultant at habib al - mulla and company .\nmubadala investment company formed by the merger of two abu dhabi state owned entities on thursday announced that its board has endorsed the new structure for the company . the board of directors of investment company also announced the senior management team under the newly created platforms .\nthe mubadala board of directors annually reviews and approves the company\u2019s strategic direction and business plans on behalf of the government of abu dhabi .\ntoday , mubadala investment company operates across a diverse portfolio spanning more than 30 countries globally , continuing the vision of our founding father .\nmubadala investment company\u2019s total assets stood at $ 122bn at the end of june last year , according to calculations based on unaudited accounts .\nr & d is the one area of investment most tangibly and directly tied to innovation ,\nsays sami issa , the executive director of technologies ecosystem at the advanced technology investment company ( atic ) , a subsidiary of mubadala development , a strategic investment company owned by the abu dhabi government .\ntrafigura group subsidiary impala and mubadala development company pjsc today signed an agreement with mmx to become shareholders of the sudeste superport in brazil . the agreement follows on the memorandum of understanding the three parties signed on september 10 , 2013 .\nthe mou provides the general framework upon which mubadala development and shell will form the alliance , which is expected initially to focus on the middle east and north africa , outside abu dhabi . areas of cooperation are likely to include the economic development of new and existing hydrocarbon resources , and the research and development of economically viable and environmentally acceptable energy solutions .\nthe core of the legacy mubadala development mission was to foster nascent industries and fund and develop abu dhabi \u2013 and to a small extent , international \u2013 infrastructure .\nthe merger comes in the wake of mubadala development not receiving new cash from the uae government in 2015 \u2013 the first time this has happened in eight years .\nthe investment committee is responsible to the board for developing and monitoring mubadala\u2019s investment strategy , for the overall performance of mubadala and for managing mubadala\u2019s business , as defined by the investment committee charter .\nboard positions : chairman of national health insurance company ( daman ) and mubadala pramerica real estate investors ; managing director of tabreed ; board member of mubadala ge capital , mubadala petroleum , atic , health authority \u2013 abu dhabi , finance house and abu dhabi motorsports management .\nthe board of directors is responsible for mubadala\u2019s strategic direction , oversight and corporate governance , ensuring the business delivers on the government of abu dhabi\u2019s development and diversification priorities .\nbrussels , seattle , abu dhabi , july 11 , 2016 - - - solvay and mubadala development company , the abu dhabi - based investment and development company , are further strengthening their solid strategic relationship with a new joint venture that will deliver advanced composite materials for the empennage and floor beams of boeing\u2019s new 777x program . the announcement was made today at the 50th edition of the farnborough international airshow , united kingdom .\nduring her time at mubadala , she has been involved in developing and managing human capital operations , performance management , professional development & competency models , and employee relations & coaching . laila has led several hr change management initiatives across mubadala .\nmubadala development company ( mubadala ) is a catalyst for the economic diversification of abu dhabi . established and owned by the government of abu dhabi , the company\u2019s strategy is built on the management of partnerships and long - term , capital - intensive investments that deliver strong financial returns and tangible social benefits for the emirate of abu dhabi , and contribute to the growth and diversification of its economy .\nbadr al - olama , a senior vice president for mubadala aerospace since 2005 , is the chief executive at strata manufacturing pjsc \u2013 a wholly - owned advanced composite aerostructures manufacturing facility based in al ain . in his role with mubadala , badr was responsible for the development of nibras \u2013 the al ain aerospace park which is a joint initiative between mubadala aerospace and abu dhabi airports company .\nwe are a diverse community of professionals at mubadala . the experience of our people paints a journey of their time and growth with our company . hear more about what it ' s like to work at mubadala .\na company comprised of assets from mubadala , tawazun and emirates advanced investment group , emirates defense industries company ( edic ) is established to bring together the capabilities of the uae\u2019s defense manufacturing and services into a single integrated platform .\nthe development of an advanced technology ecosystem in abu dhabi , anchored by the semiconductor sector , is a critical aspect of the abu dhabi economic vision 2030 framework that guides the emirate ' s development .\nhh general sheikh mohammed bin zayed al nahyan attended today a ceremony held at his palace to sign a memorandum of understanding ( mou ) between mubadala development company , a wholly - owned investment and development vehicle of the government of the emirate of abu dhabi , and shell ep international ltd , which is intended to lead to the formation of a strategic alliance .\nthe safe investment company is the hong kong branch of the chinese . . .\nmubadala and ge successfully completed the sale of 98 % of the mubadala ge capital portfolio after ge\u2019s decision to exit from its global capital business .\nmubadala investment company is 100 % owner of piaggio aerospace . a shareholder in piaggio aerospace since 2006 , mubadala participated in a share capital increase in 2013 , boosting equity in support of an industrial plan that focussed on developing existing core activities and introducing new programs to bring the company in line with industry requirements .\nthe business unit heads under the alternative investment platform \u2013 health care ; capital ; and real estate and infrastructure \u2013 remain unchanged from the legacy mubadala company .\nmubadala investment company was established to realize the vision of the founding father of the united arab emirates - - the late sheikh zayed bin sultan al nahyan . central to this is the growth and development of the economy , which lays the foundation of a thriving nation .\nprior to joining mubadala , he was the chief executive officer of strategy and tourism sector development at the dubai department of tourism and commerce marketing , where he played a prominent role in developing dubai\u2019s tourism 2020 strategy . he was also an advisor with mckinsey & company .\nboard level human resources and organizational development professional with over 23 years experience working with multinationals on ; . . .\nmubadala increases its stake in advanced micro devices , a us - based semiconductor company that designs and integrates technologies for intelligent devices , to 19 . 3 % .\nlaila saif has been a member of the mubadala human capital team since 2008 . she is currently an hr director at edic ( emirates defence industries company ) .\nwe are in discussions to buy a stake in the john buck company ,\ncarlos obeid , chief financial officer ( cfo ) of mubadala , told a news conference in abu dhabi on sunday , without giving further details . mubadala said in a statement it had set up a new real estate company with chicago - based the john buck company to develop projects in abu dhabi and the middle east .\nthe international petroleum investment company ( ipic ) is a government - owned . . .\nbringing atic under the wing of mubadala , a strategic investment company owned by the abu dhabi government , could be a first step toward helping the company to raise funds from international investors to pay for a planned technology cluster near abu dhabi international airport .\nmubadala acquired a 2 % stake in british petroleum as part of the agreement for bp to hold a 10 % interest in abu dhabi company for onshore petroleum operations .\nipic and obib , the austrian state holding company , become the two core shareholders of omv , an integrated , international oil and gas business and austria\u2019s largest listed industrial company .\na key question for the merged company is how aabar properties might be combined with mubadala\u2019s real estate portfolio . also , though ipic recognised its 35 per cent in arabtec as a controlling holding , the new company is likely to treat it as an investment .\nomv enhances its position in norway through an investment in stat oil , a leading international energy company . the transaction increases omv\u2019s working interest in exploration and production , as well as opening up key development opportunities .\nconnect with us on linkedin to find out about mubadala ' s latest updates .\nali is the executive director of mubadala real estate & infrastructure , managing the company\u2019s interests in social and commercial infrastructure projects that support abu dhabi\u2019s future growth and economic diversification .\nas mubadala\u2019s chief executive officer and managing director , khaldoon is responsible for ensuring that the company\u2019s business strategy is aligned with its efforts to diversify the economy of abu dhabi .\nipic contributes cepsa\u2019s latin america focus to the new company\u2019s upstream portfolio . desiree martin / afp\nlocally , the company has a stake in the uae - based construction giant , arabtec .\nmubadala press release states ,\nabu dhabi , uae , may 31 , 2009 - general electric ( nyse : ge ) and mubadala development company today announced the signing of their commercial finance joint venture agreement and establishment of a regional training center for next - generation business leaders , demonstrating significant progress on key aspects of a broader strategic partnership forged by the companies last year .\nsaoud ahmed karmastaji is an assistant manager at mubadala development company , where he is involved in managing various community , educational and sports projects , which aim to have a positive impact on the emirati community . prior to his role at mubadala , saoud was project coordinator at tawteen , emirates foundation for two years , where he managed the tawteen leadership academy and tawteen graduate program .\nin this role , amina has spearheaded the development of weyana , mubadala\u2019s youth platform , designed to engage emirati youth through a series of initiatives and events that prepare them to participate in the country\u2019s future .\ndr . abdulla al beshr is the policy planning and strategy development division director at abu dhabi tawteen council ( adtc ) .\n\u201cthis marks an important milestone for the new company . committees comprised of mubadala and ipic leaders , have worked very hard over the past six months to put in place a proposal for a structure that will best serve the new company\u2019s mandate , \u201d stated al mubarak .\nbut the new layer of divisional chiefs will be the first clear indication of how the company , with combined assets of about us $ 122 billion as of last june , will reorganise itself for future growth and development .\nprior to joining mubadala , nizar established abu dhabi vocational education and training institute and was its executive director . nizar held different positions in talent and leadership development and taught chemical engineering at the higher colleges of technology .\nabu dhabi\u2019s new strategic investment company sets up four investment platforms with petroleum & petrochemicals the largest .\nmubadala\u2019s revolving credit facility ( rcf ) successfully closed at the end of may 2016 .\nhasan joined mubadala in 2007 and is currently the chief administrative officer of cleveland clinic abu dhabi , in addition to overseeing the hospitality portfolio of mubadala real estate & infrastructure .\nsupport the development and implementation of functional policies , systems , processes and procedures , and continuously identify and recommend improvements to ensure compliance with mubadala\u2019s standards and regulatory requirements , align to business requirements , and increase operational effectiveness .\nglobalfoundries announced a new $ 500 million research & development program with new york state\u2019s suny polytechnic institute to accelerate next generation chip technology development . the company further expanded its presence globally across all of its sites to meet growing customer demand , including building on its operations in china with plans for a new 300mm fab using production - proven technology from its singapore site .\nmubadala will create the jv through its advanced aerostructures company , strata manufacturing . located in abu dhabi\u2019s capital of al ain , the jv will promote the establishment of a sustainable aerospace industry .\nmubadala investment company will operate across four investment platforms : petroleum & petrochemicals ; technology , manufacturing & mining ; aerospace , renewables , information & communications technology ; and alternative investments & infrastructure .\nparticipate in the review of employee engagement results and the development and implementation of agreed action plans to establish a motivated and engaged workforce .\n\u201cwith common executive leadership and the government of abu dhabi as shareholder of both organizations , atic\u2019s integration into mubadala will further drive the creation of innovative industries for the benefit of abu dhabi and the uae , \u201d said waleed al muhairi , coo of mubadala . \u201cthe development of an advanced technology ecosystem in abu dhabi , anchored by the semiconductor sector , is a critical aspect of the abu dhabi economic vision 2030 framework that guides the emirate\u2019s development . \u201d\nabu dhabi\u2019s new strategic investment company sets up four investment platforms \u201cof significant scale\u201d , the company said , with \u201cpetroleum & petrochemicals\u201d accounting for 31 . 1 per cent of the group and incorporating the main assets of ipic , as well as mubadala petroleum\u2019s mainly asia - focused upstream portfolio , and it will be led by musabbeh al kaabi , who was previously the head of mubadala petroleum .\nproduction commences at the nong yao oil field operated by mubadala petroleum in the gulf of thailand ; the additional production makes mubadala petroleum the second largest crude oil producer in the country .\nbefore joining mubadala , ali worked as a projects associate for the uae offsets programme bureau .\npress release states ,\nsikorsky aerospace services and the mubadala development company today announced\nthe signing of a heads of agreement ( hoa ) to form a joint venture that will establish an aviation military maintenance repair and overhaul ( mro ) center serving the united emirates armed forces and other military aircraft throughout the middle east and north africa . mubadala is a leading business development and investment company headquartered in abu dhabi , united arab emirates . sikorsky aircraft corp . is a subsidiary of united technologies corp . ( nyse : utx ) and the parent of the sikorsky aerospace services aftermarket business , which will have a leading role as a partner in the new venture .\ndr . aisha is a newspaper columnist and lecturer on various topics including cross cultural studies and the development and empowerment of women and youth .\ninfrastructure and real estate were combined in the legacy mubadala company , which included segments such as the development of al maryah island and global market square , which abu dhabi is developing to be one of the region\u2019s financial services hubs . it includes hotels in that development , namely the rosewood and four seasons , as well as the viceroy group of hotels . it also contains public private partnership projects , including various universities such as the paris - sorbonne abu dhabi on reem island .\nmubadala petroleum is a leading international , upstream oil and gas exploration and production company . we manage assets and operations spanning nine countries with a primary geographic focus on the middle east and southeast asia .\nno credit impact for etisalat , mubadala or ihs after emts ' interest payment miss : doesn\u2019t constitute a default for etisalat or mubadala . ihs remains a favoured emts creditor in our view .\nboard positions : chairman of alsowah square properties , global capital and development sdn bhd , viceroy hotel group and rosewood hotel abu dhabi ; vice chairman of aldar properties ; director of mubadala capitaland and real estate and vagaru holdings pvt ltd .\nwsj reports that ,\nabu dhabi ' s mubadala development co . said wednesday it ' s appointed steve peacock , a former top middle east executive at u . k . oil major bp plc to help oversee its oil and gas unit . peacock , who was middle east president for exploration at bp , has taken over as chief operating officer for mubadala oil & gas , a spokesperson for the company told zawya dow jones .\nabu dhabi\u2019s mubadala investment has sold 3 . 9 % of its stake in the chip maker .\nthe national reports that ,\nmubadala development , the government\u2019s investment arm , has signed a deal to form a partnership with the italian aerospace company finmeccanica to build components for civilian aircraft . alenia aeronautica , a subsidiary of finmeccanica , will supply technology , technical assistance and specialised training while providing support to develop the manufacturing processes needed for international industrial certifications .\nipic makes a strategic acquisition in petrochemicals company , nova chemicals ; today , the company is ranked among north america\u2019s leading producers of plastics and chemicals , and since joining the ipic portfolio has increased ten - fold in value .\naccording to fitch ratings ,\nfitch ratings has today affirmed mubadala development company pjsc ' s ( mubadala ) long - term issuer default rating ( idr ) and senior unsecured rating at ' aa ' respectively . the abu dhabi - based diversified development and investment group ' s short - term idr has been affirmed at ' f1 + ' . the outlook for the long - term idr is stable . the rating affirmation also affects mdc gmtn b . v . ' s ( mdc ) global medium - term note ( gmtn ) programme with usd1 . 85bn of notes outstanding which remains rated at ' aa ' .\nmubadala and russian direct investment fund establish a us $ 2 billion co - investment fund to pursue opportunities in russia . in subsequent years , mubadala also establishes similar sovereign investment partnerships in france and china .\natic ceo ibrahim ajami will become the head of mubadala technology , part of the company\u2019s overall technology and industry platform , as well as chief strategy officer of globalfoundries . the technology & industry platform is one of four key areas of investment focus for mubadala , along with energy , aerospace & engineering services and emerging sectors .\nmubadala group cfo , carlos obeid , said : \u201cas planned , we prudently managed our portfolio in 2016 to reduce our leverage , maintain a strong cash position and monetize assets at the right time . the result will be a strong balance sheet as we look ahead to starting operations in may as mubadala investment company . \u201d\na published author of \u2018just read it\u2019 , an entrepreneurial guide to self - development , omar also serves as managing partner in his own gentleman\u2019s salon enterprise .\nmubadala also pledged to more than double its stake in amd , which is listed in the us . it owned 15 . 69 per cent of the company as of the end of last march , according to bloomberg .\nif you become aware of any potentially illegal , unethical , or improper conduct taken or suspected by a mubadala group company , employee , affiliate , customer , and / or supplier , or if someone purporting to be associated with mubadala has made unsolicited contact with you , please report it to us via the compliance helpline at .\nipic\u2019s managing director , suhail al mazrouei , who is also the chairman of mubadala petroleum and the uae\u2019s energy minister , will sit on the board of mubadala investment company and said in november , when setting out the vision for the new group , that it made strategic sense to combine all the energy assets under one umbrella .\nmubadala and trafigura create a joint venture to invest in base metals , including copper and zinc . as part of the agreement , mubadala acquires a 50 % stake in trafigura\u2019s flagship spanish mining operation , matsa .\nbefore joining mubadala , khaled worked at international capital where he was the chief investment officer . prior to this role , he was head of corporate finance and business development at national bank of abu dhabi , where he focused on developing the bank\u2019s investment banking capabilities .\nunder the mubadala delegation of authority , the board delegates aspects of its authority for executive management to the group chief executive officer and managing director , khaldoon khalifa al mubarak , as well as to mubadala\u2019s investment committee .\nstrong knowledge of operational , financial , strategic and compliance risk in one or more of mubadala\u2019s key sectors .\nmubadala is a pioneering global investor , deploying capital with integrity and ingenuity to accelerate economic growth for the long - term benefit of abu dhabi . as abu dhabi\u2019s leading strategic investment company , mubadala is active in 13 sectors and more than 30 countries around the world , creating lasting value for our shareholder , the government of abu dhabi .\nas fitch has previously stated , the agency has applied its parent and subsidiary rating linkage methodology in rating mubadala , as it believes that a strong relationship exists between the company and the emirate of abu dhabi ( abu dhabi , rated ' aa ' / stable ) . as such , mubadala ' s rating is aligned with abu dhabi ' s sovereign rating . mubadala is at a relatively early stage in its development and is investing substantially in new projects . as a result , it is currently experiencing strong growth , and its capital and investment expenditures are comparatively high in relation to its revenues and operating income .\nboard positions : chairman of abu dhabi ship building company , strata manufacturing , maximus air cargo , abu dhabi aircraft technologies , advanced military maintenance , repair and overhaul center ( ammroc ) and adasi ; board member of mubadala petroleum , abu dhabi future energy company ( masdar ) , abu dhabi aviation , royal jet , globalfoundries and piaggio aero industries spa .\na liability is defined as a company ' s legal financial debts or obligations that arise during the course of business operations .\nhe is responsible for employee career growth , talent acquisition , learning and development , performance management , emiratization and oversees the delivery of a variety of business support services .\nthe senior vice president \u2013 enterprise risk management will support the development and manage the implementation of the enterprise risk management strategy , framework , and processes to provide a comprehensive assessment of the company - wide operational , strategic , and financial risks , and ensure that the platforms and corporate functions implement appropriate mitigation and risk management measures to protect mubadala group against major adverse events , and support in achieving its objectives .\nahmed al calily , who previously had been in charge of the legacy mubadala energy platform \u2013 which in the old organisation included masdar , as well as mubadala petroleum \u2013 will be the new group\u2019s chief strategy and risk officer .\nkhaled is also a member of mubadala\u2019s investment committee . the committee is mandated to develop the organization\u2019s investment policies , establish guidelines and review all proposed projects and investments to ensure that they are in line with mubadala\u2019s business objectives .\nprovide input into the development of a risk management strategy and framework that will enable the integration of risk management into the business management rhythm ensuring transparency and effective decision - making .\nhe is a human resources specialist with more than 30 years of experience in job design , organizational development and compensation and benefits . prior to joining adtc , he was the head of human resources & adminstration at commercial bank international ( cbi ) for four years . dr . al beshr\u2019s was also the head of job design at abu dhabi company for onshore oil operations ( adco ) where he established the development , implementation and maintenance of the corporate job design system and process of adco .\nthe mubadala code of conduct sets forth standards for business conduct that will allow mubadala to execute against its mandate without compromising its commitment to integrity and the law . it also provides the foundation for the ethics & compliance program . the code covers how to maintain an ethical culture to ensure that mubadala personnel are doing the right thing , the right way .\nmubadala continued to develop al maryah island , opening the four seasons hotel abu dhabi , adding 200 five - star rooms to abu dhabi\u2019s business and lifestyle destination . mubadala capital also relocated to abu dhabi global market square on the island .\njointly created by mubadala and abu dhabi airport company ( adac ) , nibras al ain aerospace park is launched as a catalyst for the growth of a global aerospace cluster in abu dhabi ; it is expected to create 10 , 000 jobs by 2030 .\nit\u2019s a dynamic company , full of passionate people who believe in continuously building their professional skills and encouraging others to do the same .\nlearn about net tangible assets , what it measures and how to calculate a company net tangible assets using examples . read answer > >\naabar investments makes its initial investment in virgin galactic , a company focused on developing spacecraft that will provide suborbital flights to space tourists .\nfollowing the merger of mubadala and ipic , al khaldoon said that the new company will be \u201cmore interested in the upstream production side than the exploration side of oil , \u201d whilst he anticipated the oil price staying between $ 50 and $ 60 a barrel .\nbefore joining tabreed , al suwaidi was a senior vice president and head of human capital employee and assets relations in mubadala , where his role included the development and implementation of recruitment and selection strategies , the creation of an emiratization strategy and optimizing human capital policies and procedures to enhance employee performance and engagement .\nsolvay and mubadala are creating a 50 / 50 joint venture to supply carbon fiber pre - impregnated ( prepreg ) composite materials to support the 777x needs . the new company will be located in the united arab emirates ( uae ) and is expected to be operational by 2021 . today\u2019s announcement follows the strategic partnership both companies established in 2013 to reinforce the development of the abu dhabi aerospace industry and to strengthen the creation of prepreg manufacturing capabilities .\nemirates aluminium and dubai aluminium join to create emirates global aluminium , a leading aluminium company with interests across the value chain , from bauxite mining through to alumina refining and primary aluminium smelting . the company\u2019s creation makes the uae one of the largest primary aluminium producers in the world .\nlaila is a graduate of the hr leadership program with ge capital . during her 2 - year tenure with ge she has held a hr generalist role in mubadala ge capital , and has been involved with compensation & benefits and organization & talent development teams in each of ge capital germany and ge capital uk .\natic has invested dh100m over the past four years in r & d and university grants . the mubadala - owned company is heavily involved in the semiconductor industry having acquired the silicon chip manufacturer globalfoundries , now the world ' s second - biggest producer of semiconductor chips .\nleaseplan press release states ,\ntoday leaseplan announces that fleet investments b . v . , an investment company of the german banker friedrich von metzler will become a 50 % shareholder of leaseplan . this transaction follows the decision end 2008 of both mubadala development company and the olayan group to divest their 25 % stakes in leaseplan . subject to approval of the relevant anti - trust and supervisory authorities , the transaction is expected to close in the autumn of 2009 . volkswagen , which continues its 50 % interest in leaseplan , has reconfirmed the high strategic importance of multi brand fleet management for their group .\nmoving atic under mubadala ' s umbrella will have\nno impact\non atic ' s management , mubadala said in a statement . ibrahim ajami is to continue as the chief executive of atic , and mr al muhairi will stay as the chairman .\nexcept , that is , for the scientists busy at work in the world ' s research and development ( r & d ) labs , which help drive the future of high - tech .\nif the question at the heart of technology development is efficiency , the answer may lie in focused innovation . at the advanced technology investment company ( atic ) , we have partnered with the semiconductor research corporation , a leading university - research consortium , to drive local innovation in exactly this area - what we call minimum energy electronic systems .\nthe advanced technology investment company plans to increase its stake in chip - maker globalfoundries to above 90 per cent by the end of the year .\nipic acquires a 4 . 1 % stake in power company energias de portugal , a leading generator , distributer and supplier of electricity in portugal .\nfor the second consecutive year , gem receives the maritime safety and security award , recognizing the company\u2019s top - tier safety and security improvement initiatives .\nhomaid is chief executive officer , aerospace & engineering services , with oversight of mubadala\u2019s aerospace , communications technology and defense services portfolios .\ni joined mubadala in 2015 as senior vice president in the internal audit unit with responsibility for quality assurance and continuous . . .\none of the key questions here is what will happen to globalfoundries , the wholly - owned subsidiary that is a major part of the portfolio and lately has been substantially loss - making . the company is one of the world\u2019s largest silicon chip makers \u2013 for clients such as apple . mubadala\u2019s spokesman has said that it remains committed to the company , but some have questioned its strategic value since it was acquired in 2009 .\nkhaled al qubaisi , who previously was the head of human capital at the mubadala legacy company , will run the aerospace , ict and renewables division , swapping roles with homaid al shimmari , who will be the head of human capital in the new company . like mr al muhairi , mr al shimmari will also have the added role of deputy chief executive under khaldoon al mubarak , the group chief executive and managing director .\nalsaabri joined du from dubai aluminium company ( dubal ) , where he served as the head of national programs and development . he holds a higher diploma in business information technology from sharjah\u2019s higher colleges of technology . over the years , he has built up considerable expertise in leadership and management skills , especially in the fields of hr and emiratisation .\nreem al zaabi is a process engineer for globalfoundries , the semiconductor manufacturing company owned by atic . working at the company\u2019s fabrication facilities in dresden , germany , her role is to identify improvement potential , work in interdisciplinary teams , understand defect mechanisms , improve yield prediction and train new manufacturing engineers .\nthe involvement of mubadala and atic with amd has come at a critical time for the company ' s chip - making and design business . it is struggling with intel and other players in the industry to stay at the fore as technologies and manufacturing processes evolve and are streamlined .\nalsaabri also oversees du\u2019s other initiatives such as summer internships , university sponsorships and scholarships , as well as managing the development , implementation and execution of all national recruitment operations and career - focussed events .\nan aerial view of the microchip manufacturer globalfoundries ' new york fabrication plant . the company is owned by abu dhabi ' s atic . photo courtesy globalfoundries\nthe company , which is wholly owned by abu dhabi ' s advanced technology investment company ( atic ) , is building a 90 , 000 square feet extension to the fabrication cleanroom , the place where silicon wafers are treated , following strong demand for the 28 nanometre ( nm ) nodes it produces .\nthe move reflects the growth and maturity of globalfoundries , now the world\u2019s second - largest semiconductor manufacturing company , which was established by atic in 2009 .\nmubadala petroleum is established as a world - class oil and gas exploration and production company that will contribute to the uae ' s energy security and extend the nation ' s hydrocarbons expertise ; today , it has interests in eight countries , including a number of assets in southeast asia .\nit is announced that mubadala will hold a us $ 2 . 2 billion stake in bp on behalf of the abu dhabi government .\nfurthering commercial and governmental ties between the uae and algeria , cepsa and borealis sign agreements to promote further development of the algerian industrial sector . cepsa enters into a global agreement with algerian company sonatrach to renew and extend cepsa\u2019s upstream presence in the north african country , while borealis and asmidal sign a memorandum of understanding to jointly evaluate opportunities for melamine production .\nrick bergman , the senior vice president of amd , said the company ' s new micropocessor would be available globally next month . andrew henderson / the national\nipic acquires an interest in aabar investments pjs , an abu dhabi - based diversified investment company active in real estate , financial services , commodities and aerospace .\n1937 engineering the future the p . 108 is unveiled . the company\u2019s first four - engine aircraft , it embodies the evolving ambition of the piaggio brand .\npreviously , she was a senior analyst in the corporate planning department of dolphin energy limited , the company supplying gas from qatar to the uae , and was involved in finalizing gas sales to the northern emirates . she has also served as a market analyst at the abu dhabi national oil company ( adnoc ) .\na key question is what the new company chooses as its private equity platform . already , rumours have swirled about a multibillion - dollar tie up with ardian , a french investment firm , and softbank , masayoshi son\u2019s technology investment outfit . the standard answer to date from mubadala spokesman brian lott has been : \u201cmubadala is still in discussions with a number of world - class investment firms to create an investment vehicle for private equity deals\u201d .\nal khaldoon though refused to confirm reports from last week that mubadala was preparing to invest up to $ 15 billion in softbank\u2019s technology fund .\namina joined mubadala in 2010 working with the asset communications team on developing communications programs and conducting stakeholder research for a number of assets including mubadala ge capital , emal and masdar . she supported the launch campaign for satellite operator yahsat , the first fixed satellite operator from the uae .\nthe two companies , which have combined assets of $ 130 billion ( dh477 billion ) , with ipic and mubadala having $ 65 billion each , are involved in what al mubarak described as \u201cthe largest merger in the history of the uae , in terms of the size of the company we\u2019re creating\u201d .\nbusiness 24 - 7 reports that ,\nmubadala plans to triple its asset base from dh54 billion to dh162bn in five years and is likely to announce a bonds issue for the united states and british markets shortly , its chief operating officer revealed yesterday . the abu dhabi - based investment company is likely to consider using contributions of equity from the government , debt and revenues to boost its assets , said waleed al mokarrab al muhairi , who is also director - general of the abu dhabi council for economic development .\nwhat began as a us $ 4 billion project has grown to one that will be worth some $ 8 . 5bn once construction of the extension and a separate technology development centre ( tdc ) is completed towards the end of next year . the tdc will become globalfoundries ' main research and development centre and will also have the capability to produce 28nm nodes . the site is set to create an additional 1 , 000 jobs .\nmasdar city is established as an innovative eco - city focused on sustainable urban development . the city\u2019s nucleus is masdar institute , a research university dedicated to cutting - edge solutions in the fields of energy and sustainability .\npreviously , abdulla was a vice president at mubadala ' s real estate & infrastructure unit , where he supported the division\u2019s primary objective to develop and grow mubadala\u2019s domestic and international real estate , infrastructure and hospitality portfolio , focusing on social infrastructure projects and real estate investment opportunities that are central to abu dhabi\u2019s long term development plans . additionally , abdulla led the team responsible for the delivery and operations of al maryah island , abu dhabi ' s central business district , inclusive of all the assets within .\nipic increases its ownership of cepsa , spain\u2019s leading energy company , to 100 % , in line with its focus on expanding its oil exploration and production footprint .\nthe manufacturing centre at the same site will produce discs for the trent xwb , with capability to make similar parts for other trent engine types . it is expected to start operations in 2018 . rolls - royce and mubadala have also reached agreements to enter into a number of manufacturing development projects to support mubudala\u2019s goal to become a tier 1 aerospace industry supplier .\nmubadala is focused on developing and managing an extensive and economically diverse portfolio of commercial initiatives . its commercial strategy is based on long term capital intensive investments that deliver strong financial returns . the company manages a multi - billion dollar portfolio of local , regional , and international investments , projects and initiatives .\nmubadala establishes cognit , a joint venture with ibm watson , to provide ibm\u2019s cognitive computing system , watson , to organizations in the mena region .\nbefore joining mubadala , homaid was a lieutenant colonel in the uae armed forces , with involvement in military aviation , maintenance , procurement and logistics .\nin 2015 , rolls - royce invested \u00a31 . 2 billion on research and development . we also support a global network of 31 university technology centres , which position rolls - royce engineers at the forefront of scientific research .\nwhich is owned by the government of abu dhabi . established in 2012 , incorporating and building on the success of mubadala\u2019s existing investments in the oil and gas sector , we are today a strategic pillar for the petroleum and petrochemicals platform within mubadala , targeting growth and building a world class business .\ngroup ceo and managing director khaldoon khalifa al mubarak said : \u201cour strong financial performance in 2016 reflected our diversified portfolio , with results from opportunistic investments in strategic sectors and prudent monetization of mature assets . in line with our long - term strategy , we continue to develop and grow world - class companies in key sectors , contributing to the uae\u2019s economic diversification . we are well - positioned to build on the legacies of both mubadala development company and ipic as we look ahead to operating as a newly merged entity in may of 2017 . \u201d\nthe advanced technology investment company ( atic ) was created in 2008 . a technology investment company wholly owned by the government of abu dhabi , atic is focused on making significant investments in the advanced technology sector , both locally and internationally . its mandate is to generate returns that deliver long - term benefits to the emirate of abu dhabi .\nhe was formerly a vice president within mubadala industry , where he managed multi - billion dollar investments and stakeholder relationships in the metals and mining sector .\nhe is also the general counsel at mubadala healthcare . since joining mubadala in 2010 , he has held various roles , including at yahsat and as general counsel of mdc business management services . he is a california - licensed attorney with 13 years of experience in complex transactions , litigation and corporate governance .\nthe agreement was signed by his excellency khaldoon khalifa al mubarak , chief executive officer , mubadala development , and malcolm brinded , executive director of shell exploration & production . he khaldoon khalifa al mubarak said today : \u201cthe signing of the memorandum of understanding with shell is in line with our objective to partner with the best in the business and build a substantial oil and gas portfolio in the region and internationally . mubadala looks forward to developing many exciting business opportunities with shell in the middle east and north africa , and elsewhere . \u201d"]}
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", "topic": 16}], "title": "vp bank ag", "paragraphs": ["on 7 january 2015 vp bank ag acquired all of the shares of centrum bank ag . this means that centrum bank ag is now a wholly owned subsidiary of vp bank ag . the legal merger of vp bank ag and centrum bank ag will be completed in the coming months .\nvp bank ag on twitter :\nvp fund solutions : erfolgreiche internationale bilanz am weltfondstag . urltoken\nvp fund solutions is vp bank group ' s fund competence centre . further information on vp fund solutions can be accessed on the vp bank website .\nbic of vp bank ag and its components are shown in the table below .\nseveral banks having the market shares and ranks closest to vp bank ag are shown below .\nvp bank ag , formerly verwaltungs und privat bank ag , is a liechtenstein - based bank . the bank operates in four business segments : the banking liechtenstein & regional markets segment encompasses the universal banking business\nvp bank : online banking transactions made easy with the launch of the new vp ba . .\nvp bank ag operates under the brand name vp bank . this banking brand has presence in the following european countries and selected dependent territories of the european countries :\nof vp bank ag . growth compared to the previous period ( 2014 ) was 11 . 02 % . the evolution of the number of employees of vp bank ag is shown at chart 4 below .\nthe vp bank group has reported success across all of its key figures for 2015 . these results were influenced by the bank\u0092s merger with centrum bank ag . in 2016 , vp bank plans to invest in additional acquisitions .\nvp bank ag participates in deposit guarantee scheme of liechtenstein . this scheme covers accounts up to 100 000 chf per bank per depositor .\nof vp bank ag was 41 . 20 mln chf . growth compared to the previous period ( 2014 ) was 98 . 08 % . the evolution of the annual profit of vp bank ag is shown at chart 3 below .\nof vp bank ag were 11 083 . 10 mln chf . growth compared to the previous period ( 2014 ) was 18 . 97 % . the evolution of the total assets of vp bank ag is shown at chart 1 below .\nof vp bank ag were 34 768 . 70 mln chf . growth compared to the previous period ( 2014 ) was 12 . 38 % . the evolution of the assets under management of vp bank ag is shown at chart 2 below .\nvp bank ag on twitter :\n# spotanalyse deutschland : bip 3 . quartal - von allem etwas weniger urltoken # vpbank\nin 2015 vp bank ag was ranked the 3rd largest bank in liechtenstein in terms of total assets , having 17 . 75 % of the domestic market share .\nvp bank ag is the 3rd largest bank in liechtenstein in terms of total assets . in 2015 its total assets were 11 083 , 10 mln chf , providing the bank with the market share of 17 . 75 % . in 2015 the bank ' s annual profit was 41 , 20 mln chf . vp bank ag had 524 employees in 2015 .\nvp bank : online banking transactions made easy with the launch of t . .\nvp bank ag , formerly verwaltungs und privat bank ag , is a liechtenstein - based bank . the bank operates in four business segments : the banking liechtenstein & regional markets segment encompasses the universal banking business in liechtenstein , switzerland and international private banking , intermediaries and fund - solutions . . . ( more )\ndie vp bank ist eine international t\u00e4tige privatbank und geh\u00f6rt zu den gr\u00f6ssten banken liechtensteins . impressum :\nvp bank ladies open : the highlight of the golfing scene in german - speaking swit . .\nvp bank ag was formed in 1956 and now ranks among the largest banks in liechtenstein . it offers tailored asset management and investment advisory services for private persons and intermediaries .\nnot required , but befor the account opening bank shell meet the client for the identification . vp bank officers visit moscow every month . besides , it is always possible to contact the bank on the phone\non monday , vp bank ag ( vpbn : swx ) closed at 191 . 80 , - 2 . 54 % below its 52 - week high of 196 . 80 , set on jun 22 , 2018 .\nthe business description is put together by gsl and is relatively detailed . vp bank does not open accounts to us individuals or companies\nvp fund solutions ( liechtenstein ) ag was established in 1999 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of vp bank ltd . ralf konrad , head of vp fund solutions ( liechtenstein ) ag , was elected in may 2017 to the executive committee of the liechtenstein investment fund association ( lafv ) in conjunction with that organisation ' s annual general meeting . the lafv is the official advocate of the liechtenstein investment fund industry and fosters the development of the principality as a major player in the fund business .\nvp - verwaltungs - und privat - bank ag published this content on 30 may 2017 and is solely responsible for the information contained herein . distributed by public , unedited and unaltered , on 30 may 2017 09 : 24 : 26 utc .\nrevolving credit agreement - worldcom inc . , bank of america na , the chase manhattan bank , banc of america securities llc , j . p . morgan securities inc . , salomon smith barney inc . , abn amro bank nv , deutsche banc alex . brown inc . , citibank na , deutsche bank ag\nrevolving credit agreement - worldcom inc . , bank of america na , the chase manhattan bank , banc of america securities llc , j . p . morgan securities inc . , salomon smith barney inc . , abn amro bank nv , deutsche banc alex . brown inc . , citibank na , deutsche bank ag - findlaw\nthe head vp bank was founded on 6 april 1956 as verwaltungs - und privat - bank anstalt . it was later converted into a limited liability company in december 1962 , and in 1974 it became liechtenstein\u2019s first public company , listed on the swiss stock exchange since 1983 . the bank has 10 offices all over the world ( switzerland , liechtenstein , luxembourg , germany , hong kong , singapore , british virgin islands , and a representative office in moscow ) . vp bank ( schweiz ) ag was founded in may 1998\n- vice president for legal affairs & foreign communications & board of directors\u2019 secretary seconded by dib to establish a bank in sudan which was founded by dubai islamic bank , abu dhabi islamic bank , sharjah islamic bank , islamic development bank , etisalat , pension fund and some other respected businessmen and entities in uae & sudan . - 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owned commercial banks , including + 16 legal advisors . key achievements : - completed the legal due - diligence and documentation of the international monetary fund ( imf ) loan agreement , and the extended fund facilities ( eff ) of sudanese international loans . - rendered technical assistance and advised on economic reform arrangements with imf . - managed the financing agreements of the world bank health care and famine relief aids , as well as the national export import bank program for the export of agricultural crops . key responsibilities : - negotiated the terms and conditions of loans , grants and debt rescheduling agreements with international and regional financial institutions . - drafted and amended financial legislation and banking regulations in coordination with the attorney general chambers and ministry of justice . - rendered legal counsel for various state - owned commercial banks on a rotational basis and managed the administrative affairs of the legal department . - advised on various national and international commercial banking legal issues and particularly on raising funds , trade and projects financing , international guarantees , syndicated loans , letters of credit and negotiable instruments . - drafting agreements and banking documentation and represented the bank before courts of different degrees and jurisdiction .\nmoney service business ( msb ) , atm / independent service organization ( iso ) , used vehicle dealer ( uvd ) , third party payment processor ( tpp ) , casino / bingo operation , import / export company , non - resident alien ( nra ) , and non - bank financial institutions ) , and analyzes transactional statistical data .\nsignature page to that certain revolving credit agreement dated as of thedate first set forth above , among worldcom , inc . , as borrower , bank of america , n . a . and the chase manhattan bank , as co - administrative agents , and certainother agents and lenders named therein . executed to be effective as of the closing date . worldcom , inc . , as borrower notice address : by : / s / susan mayer - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - worldcom , inc . susan mayer 500 clinton center drive senior vice president and treasurer clinton , ms 39056 attn : chief financial officer fax : ( 601 ) 460 - 8190 bank of america , n . a . , as administrative agent , co - administrative agent , lc issuer , and a lender by : / s / michael r . pavell - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - michael r . pavell vice president the chase manhattan bank , as co - administrative agent and a lender by : / s / john j . huber iii - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - john j . huber iii managing director 63 revolving credit agreement\nsignature page to that certain revolving credit agreement dated as of thedate first set forth above , among worldcom , inc . , as borrower , bank of america , n . a . and the chase manhattan bank , as co - administrative agents , and certainother agents and lenders named therein . executed to be effective as of the closing date . abn amro bank n . v . , as a lenderby / s / frances o ' r . logan - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - frances o ' r . logan senior vice presidentby / s / shilpa parandekar - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - shilpa parandekar assistant vice presidentthe bank of tokyo - mitsubushi , ltd . , ny branch , as a lenderby / s / seiichiro akita - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - seiichiro akita attorney - in - factcitibank , n . a . , as a lenderby / s / julio ojea - quintana - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - julio ojea - quintana vice presidentdeutsche bank ag new yorkbranch and / or cayman islandsbranch , as a lenderby / s / philippe sandmeier - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - philippe sandmeier directorby / s / andreas neumeier - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - andreas neumeier directorwestdeutsche landesbankgirozentrale , new york branch , as a lenderby / s / cynthia m . niesen - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - cynthia m . niesen managing directorby / s / barry s . wadler - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - barry s . wadler associate director 64 revolving credit agreement\ndetermined whether a sar should be filed and drafting narrative for each case substantiating the decision / recommendation managed complex cases involving matters such as multiple relationship accounts , international wires involving bank designated high risk jurisdictions , and complex cash structuring schemes completed projects pertaining to client reviews , such as periodic reviews of client activity , reviews of high - risk clients , reviews of foreign financial institutions and reviews of senior foreign political figures .\nat investors community bank , we want everyone who visits our web site to feel welcome . we are continually working on enhancing our site to make it more accessible for all our visitors . in order to do that , we\u2019ve been following the web content accessibility guidelines ( wcag ) 2 . 0 to make web content more accessible for people with disabilities and more user friendly for everyone . we are using siteimprove as our third party accessibility , compliance and website governance partner . if you have any questions or concerns , contact us at 1 - 888 - 686 - 9998 .\nhelped with anti - money laundering ( aml ) compliance training on how to identify and report suspicious transactions conducted team meetings and review team procedures performed 100 % quality assurance of all work completed by consultants trained over 20 professionals in aml investigations , and helped write the policies and procedures in regarding the banks aml procedures ensured all transactions and contracts adhered to not merely high standards , but complied to kyc guidelines and regulations worked with internal business lines , functional groups and third parties to identify aml / bsa related processes , risks and controls ; testing and validating controls to they are in accordance with regulatory and bank policy .\nmanaged a caseload of investigations , perform analysis , follow - ups and work cases to completion according to citi aml procedures and process identified and investigated potential suspicious activity relating to unusual transactions of the customer funds via wire transfers provided guidance and directions for special back - end projects analyzed the risk associated with correspondent accounts conducted research over available bank systems , the internet and databases consistent with the resolution of investigations depending on account activity a complete investigation of the customer ' s relationship / transaction as well as the use of public information searches may be warranted ; in those cases , documentation is ordered and reviewed to determine the source and disposition of customer funds .\nkey achievements : - negotiated loan agreements and drafted legal documentation for key clientele , including saudi precast & prefab housing , national industrial brushed co . , yamama saudi cement and the saudi brass & metal factory . - devised a comprehensive funds lending policy guide as well as legal forms and documentation , in liaison with the chase manhattan bank legal team key responsibilities : - negotiated loan agreements with potential borrowers , drafted agreement terms and created syndicate loan agreements for joint financing projects . - 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santa rosa plaza , northside transfer station ( range ave . & guerneville rd . ) , coddingtown mall , mendocino center , santa rosa junior college\naddress : 55 stony point rd . , santa rosa , ca 95401 - 4446\nemergency 24 / 7 veterinary care is also available in santa rosa - check the internet for providers . vca petcare urltoken check the internet for other providers in santa rosa\nthe press democrat , a daily paper published in santa rosa covering sonoma county news .\n\u2022 busy corridors such as mendocino avenue , and sections of santa rosa avenue and sebastopol road will feature a citybus arriving every 15 - minutes .\nthere\u2019s never been a better time to ride santa rosa citybus . citybus helps to build and sustain our community by connecting santa rosa\u2019s neighborhoods and bringing people from diverse economic and social backgrounds together . public transit fosters more livable communities by creating corridors that become natural focal points for economic and social activities .\nmta service connects with : greyhound , amtrak , sonoma county transit , golden gate transit , lake transit , santa rosa citybus call mta for details .\nthe new citybus system is the product of a comprehensive system re - design that involved extensive community input and discussion . santa rosa ' s transit planning team presented the community with a blank slate and gave residents an opportunity to share what they wanted to see in the new citybus system . the result is a new transit system for santa rosa that features :\nsanta rosa ' s citybus is launching a brand new bus system with route and schedule improvements , starting may 21 . the new system is designed to provide faster , more frequent service . the new maps and schedules are available online at urltoken and at the citybus offices at city hall , room 6 , 100 santa rosa avenue . you can also call the citybus ' customer service line at 543 - 3333 for trip - planning assistance .\ntravel training program is designed to introduce seniors to the benefits of riding santa rosa citybus . taking a little time to learn how to utilize citybus services gives anyone the independence they need to get where they need to go , when they want to go !\nbus fares will go up and service levels go down under a plan heading to the santa rosa city council today .\noffers ada paratransit transportation service 7 days a week to those who are unable , temporarily or permanently , to independently use the santa rosa citybus due to a disability or health related condition . provides service within 3 / 4 of a mile of existing citybus routes .\nthe santa rosa city council was actively involved in developing the new bus system and adopted the final plan in august 2016 .\nthe city contracts with mv transportation to provide dial - a - ride ( i . e . door to door ) transportation services within the santa rosa city limits and the unincorporated roseland area . to be eligible , the disability must prevent you from using fixed route transit ( santa rosa citybus or other transit systems ) .\nreimagining citybus included over 100 public outreach events , meeting and stakeholder consultations , with riders and residents directly helping to shaping the final design . the city ' s transit planning team presented the community with a blank slate and gave residents an opportunity to share what they wanted to see in the new citybus system . the result of reimagining citybus is a new transit system for santa rosa that features :\nthe city of santa rosa is excited to announce the launch of its fully redesigned citybus system on sunday , may 21 , 2017 . the citybus will feature all new routes and schedules with more frequent and direct service , and more two - way service on high - use corridors . all changes take effect on sunday , may 21\nsanta rosa citybus provides fixed - route service within the city limits . seventeen fixed routes are operated with wheelchair accessible , low - floor buses , which can accommodate up to 2 bikes on the bike rack attached to the front of each bus .\ncitybus will not be operating on wednesday july 4th . service will resume on thursday july 5th .\n1 . purchase 12 - 18 forty foot buses over the next 5 years . 2 . anticipating some transfer or station facility needs and rout / road design projects depending on the results of\nreimagining santa rosa citybus\nour short term and long range planning project .\ncitybus plans to implement the new bus system in spring 2017 . riders can soon expect to see :\ntransit services are an essential component of santa rosa\u2019s ongoing commitment to plan , design and construction an infrastructure focused on moving people , goods and services efficiently throughout the city .\n12 roseland - railroad square , auto mall , department of motor vehicles , southside transfer center ( hearn ave . & burbank ave . ) , santa rosa industrial park west\nu . s . veterans ride free on santa rosa citybus by showing a veterans administration ( va ) identification card or a sonoma county veterans identification card . the sonoma county veterans services center ( 707 - 565 - 5960 ) can assist eligible veterans in obtaining an identification card .\nsanta rosa has introduced a new type of bus pass good for 24 hours in a bid to make it more convenient and cheaper to take multiple bus trips around the city .\nthe city of santa rosa is observing memorial day . there will be no bus service monday , may 28th , 2018 . service will resume on tuesday , may 29th , 2018\nthe city of santa rosa exercises options for four 40 - foot xcelsior diesel buses , new flyer industries . dated november 24 , 2016 , retrieved on november 25 , 2016 .\n4 rincon valley - santa rosa junior college , flamingo one stop center , eastside transfer station ( sonoma ave . & farmers ln . ) , montgomery village , montecito shopping center , saint francis shopping center\nroute 3 - due to road closer ( major car collision ) @ 7am on santa rosa ave @ court st . bus stops on sr ave . , court & elsa are not accessible for approx . 2 hours\nthe regional transit mall in downtown santa rosa is operated by the transportation and public works department . it is located on second street between b street and mendocino avenue and provides bus riders access to the following regional transit services :\nto use clipper on santa rosa citybus , locate the clipper card reader on the bus . tag your card by holding it flat against the clipper logo on the reader , and wait for the beep and green light . the card reader either will verify that you have a valid pass and display the expiration date or will deduct the cash value fare and show your remaining balance .\nrates for users of santa rosa paratransit , which takes disabled people door - to - door , will increase from $ 2 . 50 to $ 3 . rates for youth and those who qualify for other discounts will also increase by similar amounts .\nbest source of up - to - the - minute highway status : urltoken . set areas to bay area ; set searches to hot spots ; and scan down the right - hand column for santa rosa ( which is our chp district ) .\nas part of the new system launch , the citybus ticket office and lost - and - found are now conveniently located at the transit mall downtown .\n9805 was bought by mccloud and picchi enterprises inc . dba thunderstar stages in windsor , ca . it was painted grey and has been spotted multiple times in the sonoma & santa rosa areas throughout 2017 . [ 7 ] [ 8 ] [ 9 ]\npreviously , citybus offered only one - way fares of $ 1 . 50 for adults or $ 50 passes valid for a month , with discounts for seniors .\nthe citybus system map has been completely redesigned and modernized . the new map is in both english and spanish and features more landmarks , destinations and trip planning information .\nover the past year the city has held more than 100 meetings and events with residents over what it\u2019s calling reimagine citybus . it has received more than 350 comments on its proposals .\nin preparation for the new bus system , santa rosa has installed new , improved bus stop signs that are larger and contain information on accessing real - time bus arrival information at each stop . several new bus stops have been installed and improvements have been made to existing bus stops and pedestrian facilities to provide better access for transit riders .\nwe will have event photographers onsite to capture the event action . participants can also have their photo taken at the photo booth . all photos will be available for viewing on santa rosa rec & parks facebook page within one week after the event . our photos are totally free because we encourage you to share your awesome experience with others !\nyou are able to independently board , ride , and exit an accessible bus , but accessible bus or van equipment has not been assigned to your route , or a bus or van lift cannot be deployed at your stop . ( please note : all sonoma county , petaluma , santa rosa , and healdsburg transit buses and vans are lift - equipped . )\nthe citybus route structure is designed around a timed - transfer method of providing service . buses serving different routes arrive and depart ( pulse ) at the downtown transit mall and other designated transfer locations at routine , periodic intervals .\nadult fares on citybus will go from $ 1 . 25 to $ 1 . 50 under the plan , a 20 percent increase . monthly adult passes would go from $ 40 to $ 50 , a 25 percent increase .\npick up your race bib from fleet feet santa rosa ( 111 third street ) on saturday , march 10th from 10am - 6pm . you must bring a signed waiver form to pick up your bib . if you are picking up race packets for other participants , you must bring their signed forms with you or we cannot issue their packets \u2013 no exceptions . you do not need to show your id at packet pickup .\nif you finish in the top 3 in your age group , and are not able to stay to pickup your award bag , you will be able to pick it up from fleet feet sports santa rosa ( 111 third street ) during their business hours until march 25 , 2018 . fleet feet ' s business hours are : - monday - friday , 10am - 7pm - saturday , 10am - 6pm - sunday , 12 - 5pm\nanyone who plans to take more than two trips in a 24 - hour period would find the new pass economical , said joy gipson , citybus marketing and outreach coordinator . but convenience is likely to be just as big a draw as price , she said .\nthe vulnerable nature of the population served by citybus was made clear by the riders who came out to fight for it . one woman asked the city to try to restore the stop near the new cleveland avenue home of the living room , a day service for homeless women and children .\nmta route 95 : one southbound and one northbound trip daily . the southbound route starts at point arena theater with stops in the sea ranch at the apartments and the lodge . the route continues on to santa rosa stopping at the 2nd street transit mall with additional stops\nby request\nat amtrak , coddington ( library ) and the sonoma county airport . intermediate stops include fort ross , bodega bay , sebastopol . connection service is available to oakland and san francisco airports and the wine country .\nthe race will start in finley community park , travel southbound down stony point drive and make a left to enter onto the santa rosa creek trail traveling east on the trail . there will be a turnaround midpoint at pierson street and the route will then travel west back down the creek trail , until getting to stony point road and heading back to finley park . to ease the flow of traffic on the route , when you go to line up at the start line you will have to choose one of the following waives for your start position : - under 9 minute and 30 second per mile pace - over 9 minute and 30 second per mile pace ( all participants with baby strollers must line up for this waive )\nthe new bus system is essentially a roadmap for creating a modern transit system to meet the current and future needs of santa rosans . the redesigned bus system is organized into two phases - phase one will be launched in spring 2017 , and phase two which includes features such as improved late night and weekend service , will be incorporated as funding becomes available for these transit system improvements and growth through 2025 .\nget real - time bus and route information with the free citybus trip planner app . bus stop ids - each bus stop has a unique id number , which is shown at the top - left corner of the bus stop sign . use the bus stop id to get departure information for that bus stop . text us at 321 - 123 to get real time bus information . just text us the stop id number by adding\nsr80\n. example : sr80241 . texting rates may apply . call us at 707 - 543 - 3333 for bus stop or route information\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\non the go ? go mobile ! visit the golden gate mobile - friendly web site .\nroutes with a cross ( \u2020 ) are operated by other local service operators under contract with marin transit .\n\u00a9 copyright 2006 - 2017 golden gate bridge , highway and transportation district . all rights reserved .\nprograms to help our community enjoy the independence and benefits of a multimodal transportation infrastructure .\nnot a member ? you can still create an account to register for an event or make a purchase .\ncall 855 - 483 - 3732 to find out about folding , cargo & bionx bikes . perfect for a smart train ride !\nsonoma county bike shops and groups . find locally - owned bicycle shops for new , used and rental bicycles as well as repair . look for a bike - riding group that suits your needs and style .\nplease use the gazette ' s guide to find locally - owned garden businesses to support sonoma county ' s environmental and economic health and vitality .\nthe sonoma county gazette is published monthly by vesta publishing , llc . \u00a9 copyright 2017 , all rights reserved .\ndid you know ? in the first 10 days of the north bay fire , nearly 1 . 5 million people used their mobile devices to visit our sites .\nreading enhances confidence , empathy , decision - making , and overall life satisfaction . keep it up ! subscribe .\nuntil next month , you can always look over someone ' s shoulder at the coffee shop .\ndid you know ? in the first 10 days of the north bay fire , we posted 390 stories about the fire . and they were shared nearly 137 , 000 times .\nthe\nfollow this story\nfeature will notify you when any articles related to this story are posted .\nwhen you follow a story , the next time a related article is published \u2014 it could be days , weeks or months \u2014 you ' ll receive an email informing you of the update .\nif you no longer want to follow a story , click the\nunfollow\nlink on that story . there ' s also an\nunfollow\nlink in every email notification we send you .\nthis tool is available only to subscribers ; please make sure you ' re logged in if you want to follow a story .\nthis feature is available only to subscribers ; make sure you ' re logged in if you want to follow a story .\nthe new 24 - hour passes , which went on sale monday , cost $ 4 for adults , $ 3 for youth age 5 to 18 and $ 2 for half - fare riders , including seniors and the disabled . the pass allows unlimited rides on the city ' s bus system .\none - way riders can make up to two transfers for free within 90 minutes , but that often doesn ' t work for people ' s schedules . the new passes eliminate the need for transfers .\nit ' s an option for people who are going to run several errands in a day and don ' t want to be worried about missing a bus ,\ngipson said .\nthe pass is made possible by the electronic fare boxes installed in the city ' s fleet earlier this year .\nwe ' re just kind of dipping our toes in what the possibilities are ,\ngipson said .\nsome drivers already are reporting monthly pass holders opting instead for the day - pass , she said .\nit remains to be seen if the new passes will increase ridership enough to offset the drop in revenue from the lower prices , she said .\nwe ' ll just have to track it and see how it shakes out ,\ngipson said .\n( you can reach staff writer kevin mccallum at 521 - 5207 or kevin . mccallum @ pressdemocrat . com . on twitter @ citybeater )\nrv fire causes $ 500 , 000 in damage , briefly closes hwy . 101 near ukiah\nclipper automatically figures out the cost of your ride , including all discounts and transfers . see fares and passes for more information on the types of value available .\nif you are paying for your ride with cash value , you must have a minimum balance of $ 1 . 50 on an adult clipper card , $ 1 . 25 on a youth clipper card , or 75 cents on a senior or rtc clipper card .\nif your card balance is low , the reader will beep twice and display a yellow light . you can still board the bus , but you will need to add value to your card before you pay your next fare . if you do not have enough value on your card , the reader will beep three times and display a red light , and you will not be able to pay your fare with clipper .\nfind additional information on how to use clipper and ways to add value . clipper also works with a variety of transit benefits programs .\nthe metropolitan transportation commission , as a public agency responsible for clipper \u00ae , is committed to operating its programs and services in accordance with federal , state and local civil rights laws and regulations . please click below for more information on :\nwe ' ve detected that javascript is disabled in your browser . would you like to proceed to legacy twitter ?\nroute 1 bus stop on range ave @ katy ct . ( southbound ) # 80114 is temporarily posted out - of - service until approx . 3 : 30pm due to pg & e working at this location .\nroute 6 bus stop # 80271 on fulton road @ appletree drive is back in service .\nroute 6 bus stop ( # 80271 ) at appletree drive and fulton road is now open .\nautomated web , text , apps and automated phone will be unavailable july 11 , 2018 .\nthe northbound route 6 bus stop at fulton and appletree is posted\nout of service during construction\ndue to pg & e work in the area .\nthe 11 : 00 am route 8 has been cancelled , mechanical issue . 11 : 30 route 8 will run on - time .\nroute 9e will be operating during the summer months . monday - friday 7 : 15am , 1 : 45pm and 2 : 45pm\nsaturday , 6 / 2 - so . co . pride parade - 8 : 00 - 2 : 00pm - route 8 bus stops posted out - of - service . e st . @ 4th # 80318 , 4th st . @ brookwood # 80525 & 3rd ( library ) # 80341\nroute 1 - bus stop ( # 80119 ) on ranage ave . @ russell ave . is temporariliy out - of - service durning contraction work .\nroute 1 - bus stop ( # 80119 ) on range ave @ russell ave is temporarily out - of - service during construction work .\neffective may 31 , route 19 returns to regular service on parker hill road , with one new bus stop on fountaingrove parkway . urltoken\ndue to road closures route 19 cannot access any stops on parker hill rd / stagecoach area . 19 turns around on hidden valley dr .\nthe 3 : 45 pm route 12 was cancelled due to a mechanical failure .\ntwitter may be over capacity or experiencing a momentary hiccup . try again or visit twitter status for more information .\nyou can add location information to your tweets , such as your city or precise location , from the web and via third - party applications . you always have the option to delete your tweet location history . learn more\nhere ' s the url for this tweet . copy it to easily share with friends .\nby embedding twitter content in your website or app , you are agreeing to the twitter developer agreement and developer policy .\nnot on twitter ? sign up , tune into the things you care about , and get updates as they happen .\nthis timeline is where you\u2019ll spend most of your time , getting instant updates about what matters to you .\nhover over the profile pic and click the following button to unfollow any account .\nwhen you see a tweet you love , tap the heart \u2014 it lets the person who wrote it know you shared the love .\nthe fastest way to share someone else\u2019s tweet with your followers is with a retweet . tap the icon to send it instantly .\nadd your thoughts about any tweet with a reply . find a topic you\u2019re passionate about , and jump right in .\nget unlimited access to petaluma360 . com , the argus - courier e - edition and our mobile app starting at just 99 cents per month !\ncontinue reading with unlimited access to petaluma360 . com , the argus - courier e - edition and our mobile app starting at just 99 cents per month !\nget unlimited access to petaluma360 . com , the argus - courier e - edition and our mobile app starting at just 99 cents per month , and support community journalism !\nstarting at just 99 cents per month , you can keep reading petaluma360 . com , the argus - courier e - edition and our mobile app , and support local journalism !\nthe last time fares went up was 2008 , when they went from $ 1 . 10 to $ 1 . 25 .\nthe transfer policy would also be tightened to allow just two transfers within 90 minutes of purchase , instead of an unlimited number within two hours .\nservice levels would decrease by about 7 percent . some routes would run less frequently each day while others would run fewer days each week .\nan example of the service reductions is what will happen to the weekday bus schedule for the routes bennett valley ( route 2 ) , stony point road ( route 15 ) and piner road ( route 17 ) . the routes are\nlow performers\nand would be reduced from a frequency of once every half - hour to once an hour .\ntransit managers note , however , that the reduction in frequency of service should help the remaining buses to run on time .\nroute 1 , which runs along mendocino avenue , up chanate road and up to fountaingrove parkway would be eliminated on sundays because of low ridership .\nthe changes are part of a comprehensive update to the city ' s short - range transit plan , which must be updated every four years .\nthe changes are needed because of a reduction in sales tax revenue and uncertainty about future use of federal funding .\nthe boost in fares is expected to increase annual revenue by $ 500 , 000 . the changes are aimed at meeting federal transportation grant requirements that fares make up 20 percent of the system ' s operating budget , 10 percent for paratransit .\nthe fare increases and service reductions would take place feb . 1 , 2013 .\na public hearing on the proposal is scheduled for 5 p . m . today at city hall .\nyou can reach staff writer kevin mccallum at 521 - 5207 or kevin . mccallum\nthis page was last modified on 15 may 2009 , at 21 : 34 .\ntransit . wiki is a free guide to trains , buses , ferries and more . content is available under attribution - share alike 3 . 0 unported unless otherwise noted .\nbut it also wants to maintain a system that offers convenient service for residents across the city , including lower - density neighborhoods .\njust how daunting a challenge it is to strike a balance between those two goals became clear tuesday when city officials unveiled their nearly complete plan to revamp the city\u2019s bus routes .\nbus riders , many of whom rely on bus service as their primary source of transportation , are distressed by some of the changes .\ndozens of residents signed a petition asking the city not to eliminate at a stop in fountaingrove near keysight technologies , one of the city\u2019s largest employers .\na route that goes right past memorial hospital will be eliminated in favor of beefing up service on nearby sonoma avenue .\nand residents of neighborhoods that haven\u2019t had bus service and don\u2019t want it decried having buses traveling through their quiet streets .\ndawn barbieri , a school teacher , said there are too many hills and piner high kids using appletree drive to make it a good place for a bus route . \u201cthis a dangerous area , \u201d she said .\nmany of the negative comments have been about the route proposed to go past barbieri\u2019s home . the new route 11 was only recently revealed , compared to the year - long process , and has had little public input .\nthe route is designed to pull residents of the northeast and northwest areas of town into the central corridor , where the frequency of rides along mendocino avenue , bicentennial way and range avenue will be will be increased from 30 minutes now to every 15 minutes .\nsebastopol avenue and parts of third street will also get the new speedier service , which is designed in part to better connect the city\u2019s bus lines with sonoma county transit and the city\u2019s two commuter rail stations that sonoma - marin area rail transit expects to begin operating by the end of the year .\nroute 11 , however , is going into two residential neighborhoods that haven\u2019t had service in the past . the appletree area on the west side of town and leete avenue and aaron drive area off parker hill road on the eastside would be neighborhoods where the city\u2019s shorter hybrid bus would perform a loop before returning to the coddingtown mall area .\nthe fact that the bus would only operate during work hours every 75 minutes with a smaller bus meant the city didn\u2019t initially notify the residents of those areas about the proposals , said rachel ede , city transit planner , who took responsibility for the oversight .\n\u201cwe certainly could have done a better job out of the gate , \u201d ede said .\noverall , however , the city council gave ede and her team high marks for how they handled the challenging act of concentrating coverage in key areas without scaling it back so much in other areas that too many riders are affected .\nsome areas that will see a reduction in service include parts of montgomery drive near memorial hospital , colgan avenue , and highway 12 near brush creek . in these and other cases , the city reasoned that low ridership in those areas , short distances to other stops , or the existence of other transit options made eliminating the routes tolerable .\nin the case of modifying route 1 , which currently loops up fountaingrove and down parker hill , the loss of the stop closest to keysight technologies may be offset by a new bus service that employers may choose to run between the fountaingrove area and the coddingtown - area smart station , ede said .\nand ken rossi , an artist who is visually impaired and confined to wheelchair , urged the city not to eliminate the stop he uses on franquette avenue . ede later said the city was working for a solution to the living room problem and said the stop on franquette had been preserved .\nif approved by the city council next month , the changes would likely take place in november , she said .\nyou can reach staff writer kevin mccallum at 521 - 5207 or kevin . mccallum @ pressdemocrat . com . on twitter @ srcitybeat .\n\u2022 more direct routes and 2 - way service to help reduce travel time .\nthe new bus system features route numbering with low numbers ( 1 , 2 , 3 ) indicating high frequency routes on main travel corridors , and high numbers ( 15 , 18 , 19 ) indicating lower frequency circulators .\nto post your recommendation , please sign in or join your neighborhood on nextdoor .\nthis page was last modified on 23 august 2017 , at 01 : 14 .\n{\nminzoom\n: false ,\nmappingservice\n:\ngooglemaps3\n,\ntype\n:\nroadmap\n,\nzoom\n: 16 ,\ntypes\n: [\nroadmap\n,\nsatellite\n,\nhybrid\n,\nterrain\n] ,\ngeoservice\n:\ngoogle\n,\nmaxzoom\n: false ,\nwidth\n:\n100 %\n,\nheight\n:\n100 %\n,\ncentre\n: false ,\ntitle\n:\n,\nlabel\n:\n,\nicon\n:\n,\nvisitedicon\n:\n,\nlines\n: [ ] ,\npolygons\n: [ ] ,\ncircles\n: [ ] ,\nrectangles\n: [ ] ,\ncopycoords\n: false ,\nstatic\n: false ,\nwmsoverlay\n:\n,\nlayers\n: [ ] ,\ncontrols\n: [\nrotate\n,\nzoom\n,\ntype\n,\nscale\n,\nstreetview\n] ,\nzoomstyle\n:\ndefault\n,\ntypestyle\n:\ndefault\n,\nautoinfowindows\n: false ,\nkml\n: [ ] ,\ngkml\n: [ ] ,\nfusiontables\n: [\n] ,\nresizable\n: false ,\ntilt\n: 0 ,\nkmlrezoom\n: false ,\npoi\n: true ,\nimageoverlays\n: [ ] ,\nmarkercluster\n: false ,\nsearchmarkers\n:\n,\nlocations\n: [ {\ntext\n:\n,\ntitle\n:\n,\nlink\n: null ,\nlat\n: 38 . 444928 ,\nlon\n: - 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parcel benefit assessment .\nair ( helicopter ) ambulance service is available on the coast from airmedcare network ( covers services by both reach and calstar ) , and occasionally from sonoma county sheriff ' s henry 1 helicopter . if helicopter evacuation is required it is not possible to choose which service will be used ; whichever service is available at the time will be dispatched .\nmemberships can be purchased for a small annual fee from airmedcare network to cover the cost of transport whether by reach or calstar - read more here .\nhoricon is a one - school district in annapolis with approximately 100 students , kindergarten through 8th grade , from diverse socio - economic backgrounds . there are five regular teachers , a resource specialist , a library / technology aide , and one administrator . horicon has an excellent reputation for a motivated and committed staff . a number of websites offer data on the horicon school .\ngualala : contact gualala baptist church at 884 - 4330 , or drop off food directly at the church at 37300 church street , gualala when someone is there ( usually in the mornings ) .\npoint arena : contact south coast seniors , inc . at 882 - 2137 or see their website urltoken\nannapolis : contact starcross community at 1 - 800 - 960 - 1500 or see their website urltoken .\npoint arena joint union high school district extends from fort ross , at its southern end , to five miles north of the town of elk . the high school itself is located in point arena ; students from other areas commute by bus . it has a staff of 17 certified teachers and 25 classified consultants . approximately 190 students are enrolled in the high school . over 80 percent of point arena high school graduates move on to a college education , half of them going directly to universities . point arena high school was recently declared a california distinguished school . read the 2007 school accountability report card with data from 2006 .\nshamli hospice / respite is an organization of trained volunteers offering in - home support and counseling to terminally ill patients and their families . phone : ( 707 ) 884 - 9474\nlaw enforcement on the sea ranch is provided by the sonoma county sheriff ' s department , and on highway 1 by the california highway patrol .\nredwood coast medical services ( rcms ) , a not - for - profit health center providing a broad range of family - oriented , community - based medical , dental and behavioral health services to residents and visitors within the coastal area of southern mendocino and northern sonoma counties . rcms health centers are located in gualala ( medical center , including urgent care ) and point arena ( medical and dental centers ) .\nrcms ' healthcare services are designed to meet the needs of the community and include pediatric and adult medical and dental care ; management of chronic diseases ; prenatal care ; women ' s health issues ; mental health counseling ; nutrition and health education ; geriatric care ; immunizations ; x - ray and lab ; and urgent care including minor surgery . rmcs also has a visiting nurse and hospice program .\nthe urgent care department at rcms ' gualala facility is open from 8 a . m . to 6 p . m . , monday through friday . urgent care services are also available on an on - call basis from 8 a . m . to 6 p . m . on saturdays , sundays , and holidays - call 707 - 884 - 4005 .\nto learn more about rcms , its services and its experienced team of medical , dental and behavioral health providers , please go to the rcms website at urltoken or call 707 - 884 - 4005 . locations of all three rcms health centers are included on the website including hours / days that each is open and phone numbers .\nthe gualala veterinary clinic is a full service veterinary clinic serving the mendocino and sonoma coastal area .\nspirit veterinary services - mobile dr . jennifer l . frankot phone or text : 707 - 840 - 3410 urltoken\nredwood coast humane society , p . o . box 1072 , gualala , ca 95445\nthe redwood coast humane society location provides pet adoption assistance , lost and found support and spay & neuter services . this is a small facility providing adoption services primarily for cats with some limited referral for dogs .\nthere is a dog and cat boarding facility in point arena ( 15 - 20 miles north of the sea ranch ) called bed & bone . phone : ( 707 ) 882 - 2429 website : urltoken\nfor a report on some of these and other local senior services , see soundings , winter 2002 , page 10 .\nthe sea ranch association onsite wastewater disposal zone ( zone ) . please call them to review your septic plans and previous septic inspection records . the zone inspector may be reached by telephone at ( 707 ) 785 - 2756 , monday through friday , 7 am to 3 : 30 pm . see also septic systems on this website .\nthe foundation works to advance the arts for the cultural and aesthetic enjoyment of the community ; to facilitate the collection of artifacts relating to the history of the sea ranch locale ; to facilitate support systems for maintaining the welfare of members of the sea ranch community temporarily in need ; and to support education and the preservation of the natural environment in the north coast area .\ndesigned by james hubbel and dedicated in 1985 , the non - denominational chapel was built for private prayer and meditation . it was a memorial gift to the sea ranch , along with a fund for its continued maintenance . association members may reserve the chapel for memorial services , weddings , or baptisms . call the association for reservations and fees . the maximum occupancy is 20 people . open daily , approximately 8 am - 7 pm . ( 40033 highway 1 , opposite bosuns reach , highway 1 mile marker 55 . 66 )\nbased on distance traveled , fares from the sea ranch range from $ 2 . 75 to $ 8 . 00 for regular fares and $ 1 . 35 to $ 4 . 00 for seniors . ( fares effective january 1 , 2014 ) .\nconnects with mendocino transit route 95 to most points in sonoma county , san francisco airport , oakland airport and greyhound bus terminal . call sct for details\noffers transportation to seniors , disabled adults , youths , and other residents of the coastal area . phone : ( 707 ) 884 - 4562 . website :\nthere is alot going on along our coast ! depending upon your interests , there are several websites with local event and meeting calendars to help you with planning .\nthe independent coast observer ( ico ) is a weekly paper published in gualala and can be purchased locally . go to their weekly events calendar online at urltoken\nfor what ' s going on specifically at the sea ranch . see the association ' s online calendar : urltoken ( sea ranch member / resident access only )\ndon ' t forget to also search specific entertainment venues for their individual offerings , such as gualala arts , arena theater , and local lodges , restaurants and bars .\neach sea ranch association member is responsible for the disposal of refuse , recycling and hazardous waste from their property .\nrecology sonoma marin ( 707 - 585 - 0291 ; 800 - 243 - 0291 ) , a private firm , can be contracted to pick up refuse and recycling material . please contact them directly .\nthe sonoma county annapolis transfer station ( 707 886 - 5204 ; 707 886 - 5204 ) is located at 33549 annapolis road ( approximately 9 miles east of highway 1 ) . they accept refuse , recycling and certain hazardous waste material . fees are related to volume of material deposited at the site . call the transfer station or check the sonoma county waste management agency website to obtain fees , operating hours , material accepted and information on legal ways to dispose of a variety of hazardous materials .\nthe sea ranch recycle bins are located at the end of verdant view , just east of the sea ranch water company office ( and behind the cal fire station ) . a private firm , redwood empire , maintains these recycle bins . for recycling material only . please do not place other refuse or hazardous waste in these bins .\nhazmobile - periodic hazardous waste drop offs are scheduled several times a year at the sea ranch north fire station on highway 1 . see hazmobile guidelines for materials accepted and the website calendar for dates .\nthe sea ranch association branch collection service - offered monthly . sign up is required and can be done via online signup form or by calling the association office .\npacific gas & electric company ( pg & e ) provides electricity to the sea ranch . their website at urltoken provides customer service information on starting or stopping service , billing / payments , and electrical outages . the 24 - hour residential customer service center phone is 1 - 800 - 743 - 5000 .\nto report an electric outage to pg & e or learn about outages in your area , call the 24 - hour power outage information center at 1 - 800 - 743 - 5002 or visit their website mentioned above .\non april 1 , 2016 , land - line telephone service on the sea ranch transitioned from verizon to frontier communications . to report a problem with your frontier land - line telephone service , contact frontier residential customer service at 1 - 800 - 921 - 8101 .\na privately published telephone directory ( the blue book ) covering the area between manchester and timber cove and extending east to annapolis can be purchased at most grocery and variety stores in the area . to add or delete your local sea ranch residential information in the blue book , please contact bluephonebook @ urltoken .\nthis chart lists broadband internet access options at the sea ranch and will assist you in investigating the available options .\nvisit sea ranch connect to sign up now and learn about the sea ranch ' s own fiber optic network being installed to the curb of every house , lot and business on the sea ranch .\nthe independent coast observer , a weekly paper published in gualala , was founded in 1969 by sea rancher joanna r . mclaughlin . currently it is published and edited by her son , steve mclaughlin .\ndaily newspapers are available at the lodge and at twofish bakery as well as in locations in gualala , though you may need to seek your paper early in the day .\nkgua - 88 . 3 fm is a full - powered non - commercial radio station established to educate , entertain and inform . they carry a variety of global news and music alternatives and cover issues that affect coastal residents of southern mendocino county and northern sonoma county .\nthe tide , ktde - 100 . 5 fm serves the redwood coast to bodega bay . it features abc and local news , weather and tide reports , and musical programming and local features .\n1 - 800 - 553 - 4133 this toll - free line maintained by the california department of public health advises the public of quarantines that prohibit the harvesting of shell fish . the quarantines are issued to prevent human illness and death caused by paralytic and amnesic shellfish poisoning .\nthe redwood coast chamber of commerce is a nonprofit , nonpartisan organization promoting the general welfare and prosperity of the northern sonoma and southern mendocino county coastal area . this website includes a useful events calendar .\nthe official website of sonoma county , which includes information on county departmental services , contacts , and emergency bulletins .\nto register online to vote , go to the sonoma county registrar of voters website . the polling station for the sea ranch is usually at the ohlson ranchhouse .\nmosquito , wasps , rodent control : services are provided by the marin / sonoma mosquito and vector control district . technicians visit the sea ranch approximately 10 - 12 times a year to treat the 47 sources of mosquitos at the golf course , water company , and low water spots . the district also advises on rodent control , and lyme disease carrying ticks , and helps with underground yellowjacket nests . you can call the district for help at any time . see urltoken for information about services .\naccording to the california health and safety code ,\nvector\nmeans any animal capable of transmitting the causative agent of human disease or of producing human discomfort or injury , including , but not limited to , mosquitoes , flies , mites , ticks , other arthropods , rodents and other vertebrates . ( division 3 , chapter 1 , article 5 )\nfor travel during the winter storm season , see highway 1 - flood bypass information for bypass instructions and a map of commonly affected areas . emergency travel bulletins are also posted on the sonoma county website referenced above .\nclick the above link to view the marine vessel traffic ( real time ) along the northern california coast .\nswell info is the complete surf report and surf forecast tool . the page has full seven day detailed surf forecasts . available also for for your iphone , ipod touch , ipad , and android devices .\nup - to - date forecasts can be obtained from urltoken , a commercial weather site , or from the national weather service .\nthere are two personal weather stations on the sea ranch providing conditions ; one near the airport ( 300ft elevation ) and one in the west meadow near the white barn ( 65ft elevation ) . these are automated weather stations at private homes ; the owners are here part time . there are rare times when the data is not available due to power interruptions . in addition to the standard weather parameters , the meadow station also measures solar data . keep in mind that weather can vary greatly from location to location as well as at different elevations . there are two ways to view the data :\nthe\nweatherlink\nweather server gives a snapshot of the weather conditions and is updated every 60 seconds . there are two pages ;\nmy weather\nand\nsummary\nthat display the conditions right now and the daily stats . if the data is not current the timestamp at the bottom of the first page will be red .\nthe\nweather underground\nprovides a historical view with charts , etc , updated every hour . it is a fine presentation showing the change of temperature with time through the day as well as data for the week , the month , and the year . if the data is not current there will be\nflatlines\non the graphs .\nas a general reminder , please respect others and respect copyrights . go here to familiarize yourself with our posting policy .\nyes , those are indeed van hool buses , which are somehow modified to meet us standards . i have so much more of those that i will share over time . and thanks for your wonderful comment too ! you ' ll try them all ? dang . . . better be prepared with lots of cash and patience since you ' d need to time yourself between buses . many of them come with a hit - or - miss schedule , wherein some lines operate at frequencies of every hour or worse . . . and take care on some lines since those operate like once or twice a day .\nfieldofdreams , thanks for your detailed answers to my questions ; and i agree with filandon ' s comment , those bike racks on the front of the buses are an excellent feature , i had never seen anything like that before .\nno problem with me . i take the time to answer all your questions as honestly and in detail to show you what ' s going on out here . and oh yeah ? no bike racks on buses ? then you really need to use your bike so often to get around since no bike racks on board buses . . . or leave them at home for longer trips . here , even for a commute trip of around 90km , bike racks are provided on nearly every bus , and it ' s so popular , the racks get filled quickly !\ni love the bike racks on the front of the bus , we have them here in auckland on waiheke island and people love them . just a shame that we don ' t have them in the city itself . great and informative thread - thanks\noh yeah ? you can make a petition to the auckland city government to consider adding bike racks on buses so that tourists and commuters can use them to go around the city quickly and efficiently , effectively lessening dependence on automobiles even more .\ni was surprised that my transit agency upgraded the bike racks from 2 to 3 on most buses ( except for the commuter buses , which have 2 in the baggage compartment area ) , and they did it too for the shuttles here as well . i will check though on the muir woods shuttle . . . that ' s a summer service bringing in tourists to and from muir woods , a wonderful place to relax and see the tall redwoods ."]}
{"id": 55030, "summary": [{"text": "super bock is a portuguese beer brand from the unicer brewery which produces a range of beers under the same name .", "topic": 13}, {"text": "established in 1927 , super bock maintains a leading position in the market and it is among the favourite beer brands of the portuguese .", "topic": 31}, {"text": "it is also the best-selling portuguese beer in the world . ", "topic": 16}], "title": "super bock", "paragraphs": ["in 2003 , super bock stout was launched - the other side of super bock . super bock stout is super bock\u2019s dark beer , produced from special malts : such as pale malt , caramel malt and chocolate malt , which give it its aroma and distinctive taste , as well as a creamy and lasting foam .\nclient | super bock project | super bock worls agency | strat design super bock is the leading beer brand in portugal . this project represents 3 years of hard work positioning the brand into sport and music target . the creation of sub brands are linked to sponsorships and several events . all rights reserved to super bock and strat design\nunicer\u2019s flagship and largest brand is the super bock which alone has almost 45 % of the domestic beer market . this brand exists in several varieties . the original super bock is a high quality beer of the pilsner type . the super bock stout , launched in 2003 , is a black beer made of special malts with a creamy , long - lasting head , a fine flavour and an intense colour . the super bock stout immediately became a great success , and over 22 million litres were sold in the first year . in 2004 yet another super bock novelty was launched ; the super bock green .\nverallia portugal , s . a . - super bock recovers its 60\u2019s bottle to celebrate its 90th anniversary\nenjoy a huge variety of typical portuguese flavours , while you drink one of many super bock beers .\nsuper bock black non - alcoholic - ( 0 . 5 % ) 24x330ml bottles $ 30 . 57\nsuper bock abadia is a traditional recipe of beer that conceals all the secrets of an ancient brewing art .\ndesde que foi lan\u00e7ada em 1927 , a super bock mant\u00e9m os seus valores de autenticidade , conv\u00edvio e amizade .\nin 1992 , super bock became the market leader in portugal , maintaining the preference of beer consumers until today .\nthe launch marked unicer\u2019s entrance into the lime beer segment . more than 8 million litres of the new beer were sold in its launch year . recently , an alcohol - free version of super bock was launched as well ; the super bock twin . as the name indicates , the taste and flavour of this brand imitate the original super bock .\nthe main export market continues to be angola , where the group ' s best - selling brand beer is super bock .\nwinner of 30 consecutive gold medals in the prestigious international competition monde selection , super bock is internationally recognised for its high quality .\nwhat happens when two brands share the same strategic insight ? | case study : \u201cfriendship\u201d by super bock vs . \u201cfriendship\u201d by sagres\nsuper bock green is a super refreshing , beer based drink , with a lemon flavour . it is a drink containing natural lemon juice , ideal for when you want something light , relaxed and fun .\nthe super bock 0 . 0 % has an intense and full - bodied taste , which reflects the preference of the most demanding consumers .\nthat situation happened recently on portugal\u2019s advertising scene , with two of the greatest beer brands in the portuguese market : super bock and sagres .\nvoluptuous and mysterious , super bock stout is a special dark beer with a lasting creamy foam that surprises by its distinctive flavour and strong personality .\na full - bodied , flavourfull beer , the non - alcoholic black super bock ensures the pleasure of the best stouts , without any restrictions .\nin anticipation of the festivities , we spoke with the festival\u2019s head of booking , vanessa careta , who shared information about how a festival lineup is put together and what the future might hold for super bock super rock .\ni\u2019m sure it\u2019s debatable which is the best ad , but , i must say that , to me , super bock\u2019s emotional approach is just perfect .\nunlimited pleasure , the super bock 0 . 0 % has an intense and full - bodied taste , which reflects the preference of the most demanding consumers .\nthere\u2019s also the element of tribute this year . you have the new power generation performing with bilal for a prince tribute . this must be extra meaningful for the fest , considering that prince himself performed at super bock super rock in 2010 .\nauthentic and magnetic , super bock has a regular presence in your life . its positive and close energy makes it the beer of excellence for your socialising moments .\nin 2014 , super bock extends its export market to arab countries , with the arrival of the first containers with half a million liters of super bock non - alcoholic 0 . 0 % to saudi arabia \u2013 thanks to a dealcoholisation process that does not stop the fermentation stage and allows the preservation of the beer ' s essential characteristics . after entering the market of saudi arabia with super bock non - alcoholic beers , unicer now wants to expand its presence in the middle east .\nwhat happens when two brands share the same strategic insight ? | case study : \u201cfriendship\u201d by super bock vs . \u201cfriendship\u201d by sagres | life is a wonderful mixtape\nthere are various distinctions and awards as well as concerts in major festivals such as super bock super rock , paredes de coura , primavera sound barcelona among others . they made the first part of such important artists as sonic youth or lcd soundsystem .\nauthentic and magnetic , super bock original has a regular presence in your life . its positive and close energy makes it the beer of excellence for your socialising moments .\nreleased in 1927 with an alcohol content of 5 . 2 % , super bock is included in the group of beers known as lagers ( low fermentation beers ) .\nnotes : 5 . 8 % abv . super bock is more of a malt liquor vs . a bock of any type , and it rivals nearly all of the malt liquors that i ' ve tried . very refreshing , with a nice alcohol kick to match .\ndownload the vector logo of the super bock brand designed by in adobe\u00ae illustrator\u00ae format . the current status of the logo is active , which means the logo is currently in use .\nunicer\u2019s innovation head explains how adding pull - off caps to 200ml \u2018mini\u2019 beer bottles allowed the super bock brand to win back market share from portuguese rival sagres in the late 2000s .\nsuper bock\u2019s ad is inspiring . its copy ( for those of you who understand portuguese , you know what i mean ) , the choice of images and music\u2026 everything is just beautiful !\nand we still haven\u2019t highlighted a couple of the aspects that makes super bock super rock truly special . the festival will also welcome a wealth of local portuguese acts to the event , which include lisbon\u2019s own pysch rock group capit\u00e3o fausto and producer moullinex , and xinobi . the mixture of homegrown artists with world - class touring acts gives the festival a unique identity that literally can\u2019t be found anywhere else , which brings us to what might be the jewels in the crown of 2017\u2019s event : super bock super rock will also host a pair of tribute performances to david bowie and prince .\nall the pleasure of drinking an exceptional beer without restrictions . non - alcoholic super bock is manufactured from a unique and exclusive dealcoholisation process , which retains its genuine flavour of an authentic beer .\nby submitting this data , you are agreeing to the terms and conditions and cookies policy of the super bock website . to find out more , please read the terms and conditions and cookies policy .\nmr . bock\u2019s practice concentrates in all aspects of construction industry law , including co . . .\ncare and the type of raw materials used in the manufacturing process of super bock stout result in a balanced combination between sweet and bitter revealing a unique flavour . a surprising combination of specialty malts that results in a dark beer with a distinct taste and aroma crowned by a creamy and lasting foam . super bock stout reveals a harmonious balance between the sweet and bitter taste that make it genuinely special .\nsuper bock stout differs from other existing dark beers in the market because it is richer in extract , more full - bodied , with a more complex aroma and taste ( fruity ) and not so crisp .\nensures diversion at any time , non - alcoholic super bock is created through a unique and exclusive process , which gives it an authentic beer , with a genuine flavour , of intense flavour and full body .\na full - bodied , flavourfull beer , the non - alcoholic black super bock ensures the pleasure of the best stouts , without any restrictions . it holds a generous and lasting foam , maintaining the features of an authentic stout .\nsuper bock was created in 1927 and , in 1967 , its first adverts were launched under the slogan\nthe beer that goes beyond your expectations\n. during the 70s , the company launched a distribution network in lisbon with 12 delivery vans .\nunicer\u2019s answer to sagres ( owned by scc , part of the heineken group ) was to launch super bock in mini bottles with a pull - off cap in 2009 , which jacques said was \u2018easy\u2019 , \u2018convenient\u2019 , \u2018fresh\u2019 and \u2018fun\u2019 for consumers .\nactually super bock has been strongly committed to internationalization , especially in european countries ( including france and england and portuguese speaking countries ( namely brazil , angola and mozambique ) , establishing itself as the best - selling portuguese beer in the world . [ 47 ]\nthe company recentlyinvested over \u20ac100m in a new brewery with a capacity of 4 . 5m hl and new warehousing capacity to support growth and foreign demand for brands including super bock , although unicer also has positions in still and sparkling waters , soft drinks and wine .\nfifth avenue place , 120 fifth avenue , suite 2700 , pittsburgh , pa 15222 view michael g . bock ' s office location\n\u20221987 - 1990 : mr . bock served as project manager for oxford development company and general manager of its in - house construction company .\nthe brewing industy is no longer dominated by portuguese queens sagres and super bock . although they remain market leaders , the latest trend says to taste the various brands of craft beers , which stand out for their flavour , manufacturing and price . but let\u2019s face it : pay 1\u20ac for a\na cultural team with a comprehensive cultural experience linked to the museum of bread , put its mark on the quality of the museum of beer . flavor and knowledge are framed with some of the best beers of the portuguese speaking countries : super bock , sagres , cuca , brahma , laurentina .\nsuper bock abadia is the first beer produced in portugal using the traditional recipe . a trip to the handmade flavour of the best beers produced in the times of the middle ages . a beer of exceptional quality , produced with a variety of special malts and spices that gives it a distinctive ruby hue .\nafter paying for a qr code at cashier\u2019s desk , drinkers use this to activate a beer tap . jacques said the success of this innovation encouraged consumers to try unicer\u2019s lesser - known specialty or ' craft ' beers under the super bock brand , and in its first 4 . 5 months of service the table sold 250 hectoliters of beer .\n\u20221968 - 1972 : mr . bock served as a civil engineering officer in the united states air force , separating with an honorable discharge and the rank of captain .\nsuper lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high - degree of peer recognition and professional achievement . this selection process includes independent research , peer nominations and peer evaluations . learn more \u00bb\na major event for portugal \u2013 and unicer \u2013 last year was the european football championship uefa euro 2004 . carlsberg , who owns 40 % of unicer\u2019s shares , was official sponsor of the event . the country was having a party , and both carlsberg and super bock enjoyed great brand recognition and sales growth . the size of the event required the involvement by virtually all unicer group staff and the company demonstrated its considerable capacity for team work and commitment to a common aim .\nthe prince show in 2010 is one of the most memorable ones for us , and having the chance to do a tribute to him and to that moment with a band that accompanied him and is such an amazing group of musicians and with such a special guest as bilal was something that got us all excited . returning to music\u2019s history and remembering some of its greatest is a soft spot of ours . we\u2019ve had tributes before . in 2014 we had a tribute to lou reed performed by some of portuguese best artists and it was a beautiful moment . when you have a festival that\u2019s been around for so long as super bock super rock it\u2019s only natural to keep your eyes on the history of it as well as the road ahead .\nmr . bock is counsel in the firm\u2019s pittsburgh office . he is a member of the litigation services department and a member ( and former chair ) of the construction industry practice group . he is also a registered professional engineer in pennsylvania and california .\na passable beer , certainly not a bock , more of a pils . decent foam in pour , and reddish tinge to yellow . can taste alcohol , though some ( saaz ) hops and sweet malt to get it down . watery , thin - medium mouthfeel . spot of sour dry aftertaste . thanks pootz .\nmr . bock\u2019s practice concentrates in all aspects of construction industry law , including construction industry litigation at both trial and appellate levels ; alternative dispute resolution ( including arbitration and mediation ) ; preparation and negotiation of construction industry contracts on behalf of project owners , contractors and design professionals ; and general counseling of construction industry clients .\n\u20221973 - 1987 : mr . bock worked for the american bridge , uss fabrication and uss realty development divisions of u . s . steel corporation in engineering , contracting and project management capacities . he filled a succession of increasingly responsible positions from designer / estimator through project manager and district contracting manager . his project involvement included high - rise buildings , bridges and industrial facilities .\nwell , there are bock elements here , but cheaply rendered ones at that , so i can understand the confusion in style descriptors surrounding this beer . not as bad as the initial whiff would indicate , but still too hot for the proclaimed abv . nothing worth revisiting , unless you ' re a hedonistic tv show , and they ' re giving it to you for free .\nsgs founded its operations in portugal to develop the company\u2019s activities and maintain the same principles of business as the group itself .\ninnovation and human resources are the key elements of our success . through a clear focus on a highly qualified staff , we now have more than 200 direct employees in portugal and an extensive network of experts giving us full national coverage . our mission and vision underlie the group ' s values and are the added value that we offer our customers and partners .\nour values and organizational culture are the driving forces that have sustained our position for more than a century .\noriginally dedicated to the control of loading and unloading grain in bulk , our business in portugal has been steadily expanding its activities to other sectors , following changes in and the demands of the market . thus , our competitive leadership is extended to multiple business areas .\nwe have built strong relationships with all stakeholders - customers , suppliers and service providers , governments , non - governmental organizations and the wider community .\nwe are a multicultural company , where employees from across the business share knowledge and experiences , enabling us to find , devise and deliver the best solutions for our clients and business partners .\nsign up to sgs publications and newsletters from your region and around the world .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 strict / / en\nurltoken\nles affam\u00e9s\nfrom robin aubert , wins best film award and best director for the fantasy film official section and\ntrue fiction\nfrom jin - mook kim , wins best film and best screenplay for the director ( . . . )\nstarting next february 22nd , the 39th edition of fantasporto - oporto international film festival , ends on march 2nd 2019 ( competitions ) . ( . . . )\n38\u00ba festival internacional de cinema do porto 38th oporto international film festival ( . . . )\nentries for fantasy shorts and features are now open till the 5th december . according to the festival regulations ( www . fantasporto . com ) , each entry must have a form fi ( . . . )\nthe 37th edition of fantasporto - oporto international film festival is held between 24th february and 4th march 2017 , at the rivoli - municipal theatre . ( . . . )\ndue to the high number of films from 64 countries sent for selection , we regret not to be able to answer each submitter individually . we apologize for the fact . ( . . . )\n25th directors week / manoel de oliveira award with two european and two world premi\u00e8res modern problems are present in the official section directors week / manoel de ( . . . )\n27 features and 19 shorts are going to be screened in the official fantasy section of the 35\u00ba fantasporto , the most traditional one ( . . . )\nthe 34th edition of oporto ' s international film festival - fantasporto 2014 has the pleasure to announce the awards given by the international juries ( . . . )\n34 years of a great festival . world and european premi\u00e8res along with a top notch selection call the attention of the film industry and foreign press ( . . . )\nplease see all the program of the festival in english at the portuguese page of this site . thanks . ( . . . )\nhere is the official selection of the 34th edition of oporto ' s international film festival - fantasporto 2014 . ( . . . )\n\u201cmama\u201d , and \u201cpiet\u00e1\u201d are the big winners of the 33rd fantasporto 2013 ( . . . )\nfantas 35 years . . . from 27th feb till march 7h 2015 fantasporto 2014 : asian and european films awarded in the 34th edition of the porto international film festival ( . . . )\nmore films , more cultural diversity , more events and even higher quality ( . . . )\nhell ( photo ) and av\u00e9 are the winners of the 32nd edition ( . . . )\nkaren shakhnazarov . in 2010 he was awarded in fantasporto for the film\nward number 6\n, which shows us how easy it is to become what we most fear . now , the porto inter ( . . . )\nso bad it ' s actually good\nis the phrase that defines the work of ed wood . hailed as\nthe worst director of all time\n, edward davis wood jr . will have a retrospective ( . . . )\nto most cinema lovers robbe - grillet is best known for the fantastic screenplay of\nlast year in marienbad ,\ndirected by alain resnais and the winner of the golden lio ( . . . )\nthe 32th edition of international film festival of porto emerges under the sign of the future . fantasporto had a precious landmark in the first presentation of one of ( . . . )\nant\u00f3nio - pedro vasconcelos . a director who was able to attract over 1 million viewers to the cinemas to see portuguese films , definitely deserves a tribute at fantasporto 2012 . ( . . . )\nbram stoker died 100 years ago and fantasporto 2012 honors the creator of the gothic novel\ndracula\n. ( . . . )\na director with a long and prestigious career who brought crowds to the portuguese theatres with his most recent films , is certainly a man to watch . ( . . . )\nthe 32nd edition of the oporto international film festival \u2013 fantasporto 2012 will take place from 20th february till 4th of march ( . . . )\n31st edition of oporto international film festival captivated by\ntwo eyes\nsupernatural thriller wins top prize at portugal ' s fest - by martin dale ( variety ) ( . . . )\nthis year , fantasporto has produced 17 documentaries about painters and sculptors screened first hand ( part of its special programme dedicated to the fine arts ) and created two new awards for portugue ( . . . )\nwater , barley malt , unmalted cereals ( corn and barley ) , hops .\nstyle pilsner alcohol content 5 . 2 % vol . colour golden appearance shiny foam white , fine and consistent aroma well balanced , fresh , slightly fruity and malty body moderate flavour refreshing , bitter and well - structured in balance with the sweet palate in the mouth bitter and dry suggested serving temperature 4\u00ba c to 6\u00ba c\nwater , barley malt , unmalted cereals ( barley ) , sugar , coloring : e150c , hops .\nstyle sweet stout alcohol content 5 . 0 % vol . colour black appearance opaque foam sand colour aroma toasted malt , ripe fruit , chocolate , coffee body moderate to strong flavour sweet , with a sweet bitterness , notes of chocolate and coffee in the mouth sweet and hoppy serving temperature 5\u00ba to 8\u00ba c\nit holds a generous and lasting foam , maintaining the features of an authentic stout .\nwater , barley malt , unmalted cereals ( corn and barley ) , carbon dioxide , coloring : e150c , hops .\nstyle non - alcoholic black alcohol content < 0 . 45 % vol . colour dark brown appearance opaque foam beige aroma soft , caramelised and slightly fruity body light flavour evident bitterness with hints of sweetness in the mouth slightly roasted and bitter suggested serving temperature 4\u00ba c to 6\u00ba c\nthe dealcoholisation process of these beers , in addition to not being interrupted in its fermentation phase , allows retention of flavours and other essential characteristics of the beer .\nsemi - precious gemstone , misleading because it has the appearance of a beer , yet without the alcohol . delicate . sparkling beer engraved in gold , with a white , creamy and consistent dome . fresh , fruity and cereal aroma , light as watercolour . in the mouth it produces a sweet palate , with good acidity , some bitter notes but refreshing .\nthis is the beer that needs to be another in order to be itself\nmia couto\nwater , barley malt , unmalted cereals ( corn and barley ) , flavoring , hops .\nstyle non - alcoholic pilsner alcohol content < 0 . 45 % vol . colour golden foam white aroma cereals , malt , herbs body light flavour sweet , with good acidity , slightly bitter in the mouth slightly citric suggested serving temperature 4\u00ba c to 6\u00ba c\na lemony beer , light and refreshing , that gives fun the green light .\nwater , beer ( 44 % ) ( water , barley malt , unmalted cereals ( corn and barley ) and hops ) , fructose , concentrated fruit juice ( lemon 1 , 9 % , orange 1 . 8 % ) , stabilizer : pectin , natural flavors , acidifier : citric acid , barley malt extract .\nstyle beer with lemon juice alcohol content 2 . 0 % vol . colour straw yellow appearance cloudy foam white aroma lemon , citrus , floral body light flavour lemon juice , sweet in the mouth refreshing and persistent serving temperature 5\u00ba c\nwater , barley malt , unmalted cereals ( maize and barley ) , glucose - fructose syrup , flavours , hops .\nstyle non - alcoholic pilsner alcohol content 0 . 0 % vol . colour golden foam white aroma cereals , malt , herbs body light flavour sweet , with good acidity , slightly bitter in the mouth slightly citric suggested serving temperature de 4 \u00bac to 6 \u00bac\na one - of - a - kind beer , full of flvour , darker in colour and rich in aroma .\ncharacterized by a rich aroma , stronger and embodied , fruited and alive , with a smooth and comforting taste and the most intense colour due to the use of special varietes of malt .\nstyle belgian abbey alcohol content 6 . 4 % vol colour copper appearance shiny foam beige aroma fruity , spices , malt and liqueur body moderate / strong flavour sweet , rounded by a bitter sweet and fruity palate in the mouth moderate suggested serving temperature 4\u00ba c to 6\u00ba c\nin english , explain why you ' re giving this rating . your review must discuss the beer ' s attributes ( look , smell , taste , feel ) and your overall impression in order to indicate that you have legitimately tried the beer . nonconstructive reviews may be removed without notice and action may be taken on your account .\nlook : 3 | smell : 3 | taste : 3 . 5 | feel : 4 | overall : 4\nappearance : bright pale yellow in colour with a thin white lace head . carbonation is moderate .\nsmell : dry grain , light fruit esters and a floral aroma way in the back of the nose .\ntaste : crisp and refreshing up - front with a lemony hop flavour and semi - salty sharp rind - like bitterness . carbonation aids in providing a creamy feel . malt sweetness is even , dextriny , not overpowering and creates a full - bodied brew . the palate then dries up with grain tannins . sweet alcohol and light hop floral flavours in the finish .\nlook : 3 | smell : 2 | taste : 3 | feel : 3 | overall : 3 . 5\n12 . 5 oz brown bottle with & # 8220 ; best before end & # 8221 ; date printed on the label .\nappearance : pale golden straw colour , perfect clarity with a decent amount of white lace that lessens to a ring .\ntaste : grainy without a doubt , ghost like acrid flavour perhaps from that carbonation and fermentation by - products . faint citric and grape tones hit in the middle with a lightly warming alcohol . hops are bitter indeed though do not reach the point of being unbalanced .\nmouthfeel : sufficient crispness with a sturdy medium body , dextrins in the mouth give it a slight creamy slickness .\ndrinkability & notes : for what it is priced for ( $ 6 - 7 a six pack ) it is not worth it just for flavour sake . worth a try in my book yet i was not surprised to end up with a mediocre beer .\na nice golden pour with a decent head . looks half decent but not unlike most any other lager around .\nthe nose is mild , bordering on dull . very light and natural straw hints . not much in the way of hops but there is a pinch of malt hiding in there somewhere .\nthe taste is typically lager - like although i will say there are subtle malt undertones that don ' t go unnoticed . a little grainy and sweet on the finish .\nan unadventerous offering . i could pass on this and not miss it next time around . pretty generic for the most part . on the flip side , it ' s quite refreshing on a warm may day liek today .\nlook : 3 | smell : 3 | taste : 3 | feel : 3 | overall : 3 . 5\ni have only one word to describe this beer . there is simply one word that will do . i tried to think of two words or maybe even three but i was trapped at one . that word , that one word that i shall use to describe this less than exciting offering from portugal is not a long word , nor a short one . it\u0092s a medium length word . it is budweiser .\nsampled at tht june tasting . transparent yellow with almost no head . boiled corn with a very small pils hop bitterness . sweet and bland , one of those macro lagers that just doesn ' t do it .\nnot much flavour in this one , and kind of sweetish ( probably from the slightly higher alcohol level ) , really boring beer and at times a bit artificial in its taste .\n330ml bottle . i seem to remember seeing this featured on three sheets a few years ago or so .\nthis beer pours a clear , pale golden yellow colour , with one chubby finger of puffy , loosely foamy , and bubbly off - white head , which exhibits a modicum of retention , eventually leaving a low wash of dripping painted lace around the glass .\nit smells of bready , crackery pale malt , grainy corn , some citrus wood polisher , a touch of grassy hops , and a subtle , slowly fading weedy skunkiness . the taste is more blended malt - grainy , and somewhat doughy , with the corn element retracting a bit , in favour of a somewhat acrid , and unexpected warming alcohol , a touch of sulphur , and softened earthy skank where one might actually be anticipating some mild noble hops , at the very least .\nthe carbonation is average , just a wan frothiness throughout , the body a decent medium weight , perhaps a tad cloying , but mostly smooth . it finishes grainy and still a tad boozy , the trace amount of stink in the process of wafting away .\nlook : 3 | smell : 2 | taste : 2 . 5 | feel : 2 | overall : 2 . 5\nlook : 4 | smell : 3 | taste : 4 | feel : 4 | overall : 4 . 5\npours a deep straw with snow white head that is very active and laces very intricately . . . settles fairly fast with nice wispy lacing remnants still clinging .\nnose is the expected ' cerveza ' smell , but not as offensive . . . a bit sweet but a hint of depth in the grainy - malty spectrum . not sure if corn is in the mix , but i sense it .\nok . interesting . the sweetness is but a trace on the tongue . nothing ' special ' but actually very refreshing for its slightly bitter ( = ' not sweet ' ) profile . carbonation is actually lower than i expected allowing this to come across creamier and still firmly on this side of ' crispness ' . . . quite drinkable . memorable for being one of the better brews from the world of forgettable brews . . . nothing to shout out about , but really good for being , i guess , better than expected and not offensive or boring .\ndecanted from an 11 . 2 oz ( 330 ml ) bottle into a conical pint glass ; best by 06 / 2018 .\na : pours a crystal clear , dark golden ( almost brassy ) color with a one half inch , white head , with good , if patchy retention and some soapy lacing .\ns : aromas of grass , grains , and white pepper at first with a bit of a naphtha note detectable , becoming breadier as it warms .\no : a bit 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portuguese . the second is from the new power generation , which features members of prince\u2019s previous backing band , who will honor the purple one by performing his material , led by renowned singer bilal . these two sets will combine for a reverent ode to a couple of music\u2019s brightest stars that unfortunately burned out too soon .\nwith the festival dating back to 1994 , there must be a lot of pressure to maintain such a high bar for booking talent . how long have you been booking this fest and how do you feel overall with how this year came together ?\nyour three headliners all have quite a different appeal , with red hot chili peppers , future , and deftones . talk a little about what each of these brings to the table . is there ever any concern with the acts being too disparate or do you think that the contemporary festival attendee has pretty diverse taste ?\nthere is the concern of keeping the festival diverse and multiple on its offer . there are many reasons for this , including the fact that we have day tickets that make more than half of the sales , especially since we returned to lisbon . we also have multiple stages within the festival , with some even happening at the same time , so we want to give the audiences different choices and the experience of having more than one festival to choose from . and it does seem that there is more and more a diverse taste . the idea that people only listen to one genre of music seems to be a false one . especially now that the access to music and to diverse styles is so easy . and with the evolution of so many genres that are pushing the barriers of their genres and mixing different things together .\nand then you have a david bowie tribute as well with seu jorge doing his life aquatic thing . i can\u2019t think of another festival that has had two marquee tribute performances like this before .\nwith seu jorge there\u2019s also the added strength that he is a very well loved artist in portugal and is 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", "topic": 37}], "title": "blackmarket records", "paragraphs": ["helter skelter - energy 1997 - nicky blackmarket stevie hyper d and foxy . wmv\nwoah . reports that blackmarket records ( later bm soho ) has closed its doors . seminal shopping for me 1997 - 2002 . urltoken\nhidden agenda - chopstick dubplate , demolition man , nicky blackmarket , inja , . . .\nblackmarket records . jbl ' s ruining my ears , my first proper record purchase in pennywise , days spent with nicky , ray and clarky . sad day .\nwe welcome nicky blackmarket to vinnies bar ashford nicky blackmarket is a british drum and bass dj and record producer . nicky blackmarket started his career in the 80 ' s growing a huge following along the way starting at only 14 playing at house parties and radio stations , part owning a independent dance music record store blackmarket records store in 1992 at soho in , central london ( now known as bm - soho ) . one of the original pioneers of drum and bass for sure a idol for many ! ! ! !\nexcited to be pairing the legendary nicky blackmarket with the lyrical badman inja ; boasting recent releases on both hospital records and born on road , hyping crowds all over da uk ey ey .\ncriminals want your health care records because the records can do massive financial damage , more than the damages done with a stolen credit card number or a social security number . health security experts say providers are more focused on privacy and confidentiality and not enough on theft of your medical records .\nthe x - ray audio project is a project to tell the story of the records\u2014the bootleg records of forbidden music pressed to x - ray film made in the soviet union during the cold war from about 1946 - 1964 .\nbm built its reputation for quality vinyl retail over 25 years . founded in 1988 by djs steve jervier and rene gelston ( the latter also a promoter and session hairdresser ) , the store was an inevitable extension of blackmarket\u2019s initial success as rare groove and , later , house night at wardour street\u2019s wag club . as the party\u2019s popularity grew so it set up additional shop in paris , milan and new york . and then came an actual \u2018shop\u2019 - blackmarket records opening in soho\u2019s d\u2019arblay street ( the same road as an early defected records\u2019 office ) to further cement and share jervier and gelston\u2019s love of exceptional dance music .\nthe legendary black market records shop opened in soho in 1988 \u2014 a record store the likes that london had not seen before .\n\u2022 synopsis : the health care world is facing a threat with the prospect of medical records being sold on the black market .\nthe exclusive mix cd by & apos ; nicky blackmarket & apos ; that you get when you purchase the & apos ; generation hyper & apos ; album available on & apos ; dance concept & apos ; records both on cd and limited edition vinyl filled with fresh drum and bass featuring stevie , still sounding as fresh today as ever and proving he was years ahead of his time .\nexpect some serious vibes coming from bristol based gyro records bossman audiomission . seen this guy plenty of times and his sets always one to remember .\nthe store was an innovation \u2013 not simply a shop counter but a living , breathing community unique in packing a truly a - grade sound system for djs to play on whilst others purchased 12s . that such celebration could be seen clearly from its large front window helped extend blackmarket\u2019s unique vibe onto the street outside . weekends were often road blocks . blackmarket started with house but evolved to champion techno , drum & bass and dubstep in equal measure . this was so much more than a record shop . . . .\ntechno artist truss tweeted a picture of the storefront today , explaining that the shop was empty , \u201cexcept three or four records in the window . \u201d\nsad to see bm soho close . we opened black market records in 1988 , those walls have housed vinyl ever since . a special place , a special time .\nwhat are your medical records really worth in the underground world of cyber - crime ? krebs - on - security found that people ' s medical records were being sold in bulk for as cheaply as $ 6 . 40 per record . the medical records were apparently stolen from a texas life insurance company that says it is working with the federal government on an investigation into a potential data breach . in other words , your medical information is worth around the price of a pizza buffet at your local pizza restaurant .\ni signed a deal with city hall records in late 2002 and released x - filez volumes 1 \u2013 3 and unforgiven volume 1 : in the beginning from \u201903 \u2013 \u201909 .\nblack market opened in 1988 and quickly became one of the uk\u2019s foremost suppliers of new dance music and a hub of the london club scene . it became renowned for its exhaustive stock and informed staff , which included djs and producers nicky blackmarket and ray keith . at the time of writing , the property at 25 d\u2019arblay street was still available to let .\nclubland is continually filled with comings and goings , but the goings have been particularly hefty these past months . if the departure of soul - dance haven southport earlier this month wasn\u2019t enough to bring tears to the heavy , early morning eyes of veteran house - heads everywhere then surely the closure of legendary london record shop bm soho \u2013 formerly blackmarket \u2013 was .\nover 96 % of critical care hospitals and over 83 % of regular hospitals . while digitization overcomes many of the inefficiencies and fragmentation that plagued healthcare providers , your patient records are now also more susceptible to hacking and theft .\nthe health care world is facing an incredible threat . people with disabilities , veterans , children with disabilities and seniors are facing the prospect of their medical records being sold on the black market in part because we have the most notable medical records . the medical information many of us have is worth money to unscrupulous persons who belong in prison - all for $ 50 or less per record . to make matters worse , health data is becoming increasingly digital .\nstolen medical information such as insurance or electronic health record information is financially desirable to criminals because they use it to submit inflated or false medical claims . the records may be used to purchase prescription medications , or to pay for medical care . the end result is that it costs the person whose records were stolen . a panel of experts pointed out that violations of a person ' s health care or insurance privacy are an increasing source of stolen medical information , to include information that is lost or stolen by insiders such as health care or insurance workers . the panelists explained how medical record identity theft is detectable through analysis of activity related to health care records applications and additional financial and clinical computer systems .\na credit card is something that may be canceled within a short period of time after it has been stolen . information regarding a person ' s health care ; however , is impossible to somehow , ' cancel . ' the records contain your :\nplainly , criminals who steal medical records must be over - joyed with those of us who experience forms of disabilities . we often times have extensive records to be stolen . it seems that security has not kept up with technological ability . while electronic wonders such as phones , tablets , laptop and desktop computers have enhanced our world in many ways - it is also very frightening to consider the fact that criminals are taking advantage of people who may not be able to protect their own medical information .\nthe store , which opened in 1988 as black market records , tweeted this week that they were now opening at 9am on weekdays , and were still tweeting about new releases as recently wednesday . as pointed out on facebook , the property is available for let .\nyes , they were all popular records . it was very much making the records that people wanted to listen to . for instance , \u201crock around the clock\u201d was super popular in the \u201850s . why ? i guess it had this energy for young people and it\u2019s a song about dancing and \u201clet\u2019s just forget everything and dance\u201d , that was very popular with young soviet people . there were also some russian popular songs too , like \u201cthe cranes\u201d , which is a rather romantic song actually . that was hugely popular in russia .\nsuch rapid developments were news even to long - standing bm soho stalwart gerry \u2018goldie\u2019 mcgoldrick , one of two partners running the premises upon its demise . mcgoldrick joined bm in 1995 , when it was under the ownership of jervier and gelston\u2019s successors dave piccioni and nicky blackmarket . he has outlasted their significant tenures and , through his impeccable music knowledge , passion for groove and commitment to brilliant customer service , come to embody bm\u2019s most recent ( and final ) phase of life .\nas more medical records are becoming electronic , transfer of a person ' s health care records , their financial information , passport information and additional personal identification information , as well as family contacts between medical travel facilitators , doctors , and providers through the internet , the chances increase that a major hospital , a referring doctor , or a facilitator might be caught up in the crime . on the black market a , ' full - identity profile , ' of just one person may bring as much as $ 50 . criminals are becoming ever more skilled at stealing our medical information .\nbm soho originally opened as black market records in 1988 and is a legendary name to many fans , as well as being a key part in soho ' s record store day celebrations . dub / reggae store dub vendor was also operating out of the bm basement and will remain open until march 1 .\nsad , then , that blackmarket\u2019s end should have come this february in a matter of hours . a hastily handwritten sign appeared on the front door during the early hours of 27 february stating that \u201cdue to circumstances bm soho has to close\u201d . an official statement followed on the store\u2019s website ( now defunct ) suggesting trouble with the landlord but still questions remained . it was hard to accept that , one day , bm soho was pushing its usual wares , and then the next it was completely stripped bar one or two lonely - looking platters left in the window .\nthe dedication of its members and the band\u2019s storied lineage has helped make sweet cobra a household name to fans of bold rock and post - hardcore internationally , and a staple within the bustling music scene of their hometown of chicago . founded in 2003 by former members of a wide array of notable underground acts and boasting the fury and angular qualities of their hardcore / noise - rock / metal roots with a more straightforward rock rhythm and delivery , the band came into existence and toured alongside the likes of pelican , russian circles , coliseum , black cobra , doomriders , the life and times , young widows and many more . sweet cobra toured regularly throughout the first decade of the 2000s , and released a crushing load of recorded material , including three lps \u2014 2004\u2032s praise through seventh rule recordings , 2007\u2032s forever through hawthorne street records , and 2010\u2032s mercy on blackmarket activities \u2014 as well as split releases with doomriders , get rad , and young widows among other releases .\nthe identity theft resource center has identified hundreds of breaches across industries it tracks . the center says nearly half of these breaches happened in the health sector . criminal attacks on health data have doubled since the year 2000 according to the ponemon institute , which is a leader in data security . the high value of your medical records makes it highly attractive to hackers .\none of the reasons for the high value placed on your medical records is that you cannot cancel your own medical history . it is easy to cancel a credit card that has been stolen . due to this fact , it is far more difficult to prevent stolen medical information from being used against you by criminals . here are some of the going rates for stolen information :\nkarizmatik - karizmatik is a stand out dj and producer , he brings a skatty vibe that gets crowds going crazy and his production is on point . with bookings coming in fast hes proving his place in the scene . co - owner of dance culture & dance culture records , he has residency on award winning internet radio rough tempo and ct1 residency , the future is looking good for him .\nthe time criminals spend gathering your medical information brings to mind the potential these criminals have to do good instead of bad . these criminals are smart , technologically savvy , and have the desire to pursue a criminal career - why don ' t they do something good and positive instead ? even at $ 8 per stolen medical record , criminals are bringing in more money from these records than they would for stolen credit cards or social security numbers .\nin the soviet union people used to hide their music in a number of creative ways . one popular way was to cut records on old x - rays sourced from hospital garbage . these rare pressings are commonly referred to as bones or ribs . this year\u2019s krake festival features a special presentation by stephen coates and aleks kolkowski who have unearthed a number of these unusual recordings . they will present their findings and even create their own from a performance by alexander hacke . we asked stephen coates a few questions before the festival .\nin 2014 , robert lord , a former analytics systems designer for bridgewater associates , joined forces with nick culbertson , a former special forces operator , when they were students at the john hopkins university of medicine to create a ai - powered system to combat hacking and unauthorized access to electronic medical records . they co - founded cybersecurity company protenus to scale their technology to entire healthcare industry . applying ai to the bureaucratic and risk - averse medical space is challenging , but both investors and hospitals have applauded protenus ' unique approach .\nno unfortunately not . that would be very nice ! i remember when i first started to look into it , i heard this story that if it was a jazz record , it would be on a chest etc . but no , because the important thing was the music . on many of those records you cannot see the image very well or they didn\u2019t care so much about the image . they cared about the sound . the important thing was the music , and that was much more important than what it looked like .\nsurprisingly , most attacks and data breaches don\u2019t come from external hackers , lord reveals . \u201cthe majority of all inappropriate accesses to ehrs comes from the inside . they involve nurses or doctors , billing specialists , or administrators who have legitimate reasons for having access to systems but who abuse that access for revenge , financial gain or just plain curiosity\u201d . in 2016 , 450 breaches occurred , affecting 27 million patient records . of those , a 120 incidents resulted from outside hacking , while 200 - over 65 % more - came from insider actions .\nlondon record shop bm soho ( formerly black market records ) has closed after 27 years of service . only a few days after its owners had announced new opening hours , the store had been emptied of stock with a sign reading \u201cdue to circumstances , bm soho has to close\u201d attached to its window . online , it announced that it was closing\ndue to contractual dispute over the building\nand its landlord assumed the building would soon be part of the regeneration of soho , which has led to the demolition of club madame jojo ' s .\nthey were sold on street corners . obviously the people that were selling them needed to be quite careful , so they would sell them in dark corners , in parks , in special places where people would go because they knew they would be there . they had to be extremely careful because the police were looking for them , and also other criminals were looking for them . it was like selling soft drugs , so if you knew somebody who made these records , then maybe you would go to their apartment . they weren\u2019t sold in shops or record stores .\nwell , interestingly , it was adapted from a german machine , the telefunken . in english we call it a recording lathe . telefunken made these machines in the late 1930s and \u201840s . they were usually used by journalists to make a recording of some news item to be sent to a radio station . somebody found one of these machines . it\u2019s interesting that we are in berlin , because a polish guy found\u2014or stole , probably\u2014one of these machines here at the end of world war ii , and he took it to leningrad . and this is how they started to make the records .\nyes , they were very flammable . and yes , they didn\u2019t last very long . so they would play them until they were destroyed and then just throw them away . it was disposable music . and because of that there are very little around today . people didn\u2019t keep them because they were illegal . there aren\u2019t really people who collect them . there are people who have them because they have a big collection of gramophone records , and there were maybe some of them in there . but as far as i know , nobody has really collected them . they are too difficult to find .\nmy contract was up after i turned in vengeance is mine in november of 2000 . i spoke to ced about staying with bmr if he\u2019d give me a new deal and actually live up to it . i wanted to sign back to bmr out of a sense of loyalty and sign madman records to a 50 / 50 deal with bmr too . t - nutty was ready to go . ced kept saying , \u201ci don\u2019t have the money , x . i can\u2019t do it . \u201d i hung up the phone and have literally never spoken to cedric singleton again . that was 13 years ago .\nblack - market records supported the scene as a focus for the community , an essential component in an world without the internet . nicky started another label\nkartoonz\nfeaturing the anthem\ntwo degrees\n, confirming his status as a central force in the scene . unlike many superstars , nicky still works in his shop and is a promoter of fresh talent and ideas , unafraid to help new artists and organisers push the art form forward . his love of drum and bass keeps him from descending into the mindless repetition and lazy performances characteristic of many in the scene . nicky invites you to sample his philosophy at the shop in d ' arblay st , london , or at any of his shows around the world . whooiiiiiiiiiiiikked !\ni think that\u2019s really great and , as i say , i\u2019m passing the baton on to those places . but it\u2019s very hard . the margins are so tight that you have to sell [ he stresses ] a lot of records to make it worthwhile . and there\u2019s so much online competition too , from the likes of juno . it\u2019s just really difficult . most labels will tell you that vinyl sales are difficult right now . and even when you head further afield to find those game - changing releases , then there\u2019s the added costs attached to the distance \u2013 delivery and so forth . some stores paint a better picture right now than probably exists ; i\u2019ve always said there\u2019s no real margin in this game . but it\u2019s great that new people are coming through and trying to bring vinyl to audiences in new ways .\nwell we met a bootlegger recently , and he told us that he enjoyed introducing people to new music . he didn\u2019t want to just sell them the stuff they knew already , he would try to say , \u201clisten to this song by louis armstrong , it\u2019s really good . \u201d so he enjoyed being a curator and bringing new music to people . at the beginning of this culture , the people who did it were music lovers and they were doing it because they wanted to share the music they loved . later on it became a business , like a black market business . and then the people who were making records and selling them didn\u2019t really care . it was just a money thing , you know ? but there were always people doing it because they loved music . and it was a dangerous thing to do . one of the people we interviewed in st petersburg spent two years in prison .\ncedric singleton and brotha lynch hung had a war of words on fb on september 23rd . my name was mentioned so rich sent the posts to me for feedback .\nfor context , i met ced when i was 16 years old . he gave me an opportunity to be heard by the masses . when i got locked up , he visisted me and answered every call i made . when i told him to send money somewhere for me , it always got done . i\u2019m talking \u201992 \u2013 \u201900 without fail . that\u2019s why i felt such a strong sense of loyalty to him . he was like a big brother to me .\nwendy day started writing me in 1998 . she taught me all about mechanical , publishing , sales and merchandise royalties and showed me that ced wasn\u2019t paying me properly . he gave me money when i asked for it instead of having a system in place to pay me whether i asked for money or not .\nin hip hop , it\u2019s common for the ceo of a hood company to have a learning curve . the problem with ced is that , even after he should have known better , he still wasn\u2019t paying anyone properly .\ni took initiation to bayside and b12 paid me like a grown man . i made more money in 2001 with b12 than i did over the previous eight years with bmr .\nin the summer of 2010 , i got a letter from walter zelnick at chr telling me that ced had sent a cease and desist letter to him for selling my bmr catalog for me . i wrote walter back and said \u201cfuck what ced\u2019s talking about . \u201d walter had my back .\nabout two weeks later , i got a letter from ced telling me not to release anymore bmr owned product . i wrote him back and said , \u201ci own my songs . you own the packaging . i didn\u2019t use your packaging . if you aren\u2019t going to pay me , i have to pay myself . \u201d i got a response back saying it was all good as long as i didn\u2019t release anymore bmr product . for the record , i still don\u2019t give a fuck what he\u2019s talking about .\nso when ced wrote , \u201cmy relationship [ with ] x - raided strong now , strong then , \u201d he was not being honest . when he wrote , \u201cour business is straight , \u201d he was not being honest .\nas far as my relationship with lynch goes , i used to send him letters and he would always write me back . i called and he took my calls . he answered my texts . back in 2003 lynch had his own problems but he still wrote letters by hand encouraging me to keep doing my thing . he kept trying to show me love .\ni used to be too intense and demanding . i was a dangerous person . i didn\u2019t have control of my emotions or my tongue . all of my friends needed to know that it was safe to get close to me . i can respect that now . i needed to mature .\nlynch is doing good over at strange now . when i called and asked him to jump on my song , he said he would and he did it . he reaches our to me . just the other night when i called home i had a message from lynch .\nthe best way to look at it is , when lynch got comfortable over at strange and hot his life together , he didn\u2019t turn his back on me . he actually started reaching out to me more and more the stronger he got . that\u2019s how you know it\u2019s based on love .\nso , as far as what ced wrote on facebook about my relationship with lynch , he doesn\u2019t even know what he\u2019s talking about . lynch has my full support . that\u2019s on the dead homies .\nx - mutha fkn raided ! be strong ! always hold your head up . and don\u2019t let the system hold you down . your still a badass rapper , a straight g . will always be a fan of your music .\nqu dawg ( @ iamquinterius ) \u2013 strike one ( the gatlin diss ) dir . by @ tstrongvfx [ official video ]\nwe are updating our terms of service , privacy policy , and cookie and internet advertising policy effective may 25 , 2018 ! you can preview the new version and see details about the updates here .\nhello ! we have selected english as your language preference . if you would like to browse in a different language , please choose a language using the dropdown . deutsch english espa\u00f1ol fran\u00e7ais italiano \u65e5\u672c\u8a9e\na hip hop / rap label based in sacramento , california . co - owned by cedric\ncedsing\nsingleton . founded by cedric singleton and robert foster ( 4 ) in 1989 . the label is still active and being pushed by cedric himself gathering new local talent .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html + rdfa 1 . 1 / / en\nthe online extension of billboard magazine , urltoken is the essential online destination for the music business .\nthe king is dead , long live the king . . . audio technica at - lp1240 v technics sl1210\ngeorge lyle has died . stewart smith remembers the unsung great of the double bass\n: zoviet * france : and rhodri davies releases mark alt . vinyl 10th anniversary\njoe muggs ' s grime 2 . 0 pressed to vinyl via ninja tune crowdsourced repress service\n: zoviet * france : hat draw for last copies of 7 . 10 . 12\nthe ex celebrate 33 . 3rd birthday with stewart lee , john butcher , brass unbound\nwe\u2019ve been down and can confirm that this is the case ( see a closer image of the storefront below ) . the sign simply reads \u201cdue to circumstances , bm soho has to close\u201d , and says that dub vendor , the specialist store in its basement , will stay open until march 1 .\nbm soho are yet to comment on this news , though people close to the store have said that the shop had been struggling for some time . we\u2019re trying to find out more .\nupdate : bm soho have made a statement on facebook , explaining that \u201cunfortunately due to contractual dispute over the building that has been home of bm soho for the past 25 years we have been forced to temporarily close . our landlord has been certain that our address will join the massive gentrification of soho and regrettably we could no longer afford to fight the legal battle to stop that happening anymore .\n\u201cunlike many businesses that have closed recently , bm soho beatcontrol was performing well , so it is a massive shame to end this way .\nfear not though we plan to be back bigger and stronger than ever very soon in central london . until then we remain open for equipment in edgware north london and online at urltoken . thanks to all our loyal customers and friends , cheers for all the support over the years . we will keep you updated here as soon as we have news ! \u201d\nportugal ' s out . fest lines up lotic , fret , group a and more for 2018\nrian treanor drops whigfield , yazoo , yello and m . ashraf edits 12\nwe use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website . learn more\nmcgoldrick , understandably , has said little around the events of late february to date , putting his own affairs in order first ( he needed a new job ) as well as handling the major emotional fallout of losing something so dear to him - and to the wider dance scene . but now he\u2019s finally ready to speak in depth about what happened and discuss what his future holds .\ngoldie , it was dreadful to hear about bm soho\u2019s closure . how have you been keeping ?\ni\u2019m fine . when everything happened i had to move quickly to find another job for my family\u2019s sake . i didn\u2019t have a lot of time to dwell on the shop\u2019s closure . there\u2019s a lot of emotional baggage tied up with being somewhere for 20 years . i\u2019ve got a new job now and on the weekends when there\u2019s downtime it all comes back . but , look , i\u2019m a positive person and i don\u2019t want to wallow in the bad bits of the past . i\u2019m proud of having looked after that shop . there were a few negatives here and there through the years but it was different from any other business . . . it was a special place .\nyou have to understand that the last recession hit a lot of businesses hard . over the last few years bm needed help from other people to keep going . my family and i were fully invested . . . we had debts . . . and i couldn\u2019t continue with that stress . so i hooked up with some businessmen who , ultimately , didn\u2019t understand the music and how our music business works . they got cold feet . that\u2019s when i brought dub vendor in [ housed in the basement ] and started pushing the dj equipment side [ beat control ] . i also brought in a new business partner . we had a good model , things were improving . . .\nmy partner asked to get financially involved ; he wanted to take that side over . as time went on he realised not everything was perfect . the business was improving but he was starting to moan a little about things . and then the landlord said about doubling our lease , which was up for renewal in september . that was in my name , which bothered my partner . i had a good relationship with the landlord . . . the same people dave and nicky had dealt with . i felt we could have worked things out but my partner didn\u2019t . he and the landlord had a pretty bad relationship . i think he felt unsure . . . that he had less negotiating power .\neven then , i went home on the thursday [ 26 february ] as usual and when i came back on friday morning . . . i couldn\u2019t believe it - my partner had just cleared all of the stock and fittings . bm soho was a shell . he\u2019d also cut my phone and email . i tried to sort things out but couldn\u2019t . i think he thought i\u2019d simply move elsewhere with him but i wouldn\u2019t . i had too much of a connection to soho , and if we did have to shut then i\u2019d have wanted to do things properly with a leaving party there and the rest . most of the burden was on him now so , gutted as i was , i moved on .\ni had the option to come back . the landlord mentioned that i could return at any time . . . that it was up to me so long as i could agree on the lease . he couldn\u2019t believe what had happened ; he told me he\u2019d never have chucked me out . as i say , i\u2019m sure we could have worked something . then again , whilst there were other parties interested in helping get bm soho back up and running all those early conversations fizzled out and , ultimately , i felt i needed to go . . . to pass the baton on to the other , younger independent stores out there . . . .\nit\u2019s really difficult . vinyl sales are up , yes , but sales are still tough . and in london\u2019s west end , it\u2019s particularly difficult to generate profits with how expensive the rents are and the other running costs .\ni have a great gig with acs [ advanced communication solutions \u2013 founded in 1994 by andy shiach , the company develops , manufactures and supplies products that protect the hearing of people whose livelihoods depend on working in dangerously high sound levels ] . i knew andy from before , and an offer came in to work with him pretty much straightaway . it\u2019s fantastic . . . i get to deal with a lot of music product and musicians and djs , so i\u2019m still in the same space i enjoy .\ni\u2019d never say never to another store sometime in the future because i still have days when i think about all the great memories . i\u2019ve never really thought about my store experience as real experience but it is and that obviously explains the other offers i\u2019ve had recently . but , really , i\u2019ve moved on now and my focus has shifted . who knows . . . .\nrecord store day was always fantastic , the last few years . . . when we were playing music outside and people were flocking to us . i\u2019ll stick my neck out and say that bm\u2019s customer service was also a highlight \u2013 we tried to create a fun , relaxed atmosphere and helping customers in that environment was always a pleasure . and then there\u2019s the special performances in - store , so many . . . . having maw and barbara tucker play live was unbelievable , as was moodymann and ron trent ; we also had a great relationship with skream long before his major success .\ny\u2019know , i\u2019m still not sure how i feel about the shop now that it\u2019s gone . my family has always stuck by me and they were just as gutted as me when bm closed . but the last eight years were extremely tough and in many ways it\u2019s nice not to have that pressure now . i\u2019m not too sure what\u2019s happening with the premises ; last i heard the site might actually become a hairdressers\u2019 . it is what it is . i\u2019m moving on now with a positive outlook and some amazing memories . those memories will never fade y\u2019know . . . .\nyour current browser isn ' t compatible with soundcloud . please download one of our supported browsers . need help ?\ncentral london record store bm soho - formerly black market - has closed down , though it promises to return\nbigger and stronger than ever very soon in central london .\nthe shock closure of the shop , specialising in house , drum ' n ' bass and dubstep , was discovered by techno producer truss who tweeted a picture of the storefront .\nthe shop posted a statement online shortly after to confirm the news , stating :\nunfortunately due to contractual dispute over the building that has been home of bm soho for the past 25 years we have been forced to temporarily close . our landlord has been certain that our address will join the massive gentrification of soho and regrettably we could no longer afford to fight the legal battle to stop that happening anymore .\nunlike many businesses that have closed recently , bm soho beatcontrol was performing well , so it is a massive shame to end this way . fear not though we plan to be back bigger and stronger than ever very soon in central london . until then we remain open for equipment in edgware north london and online at bm - soho . com . thanks to all our loyal customers and friends , cheers for all the support over the years . we will keep you updated here as soon as we have news !\nnever forget the first time i went into black market . 94 or 95 looking for a masters at work record that was out . what a buzz it was . .\nso sad about @ bmsoho closing its doors . i spent hundreds of hours and bought thousands of tunes from there . thank you for everything @ bmsoho\nin 1984 the black market club night at the wag in london was launched . running every friday for 4 years , it was the night that founded rare groove and laid the foundation for black market to become an iconic part of the burgeoning dance music scene in the uk .\nover 30 years on and we are still at it . black market has made its mark in numerous countries around the world , always staying true to those vibrations that cultivated such passion in our earliest club nights . we\u2019ve got some stories to tell\u2026 watch this space .\nduring the cold war the soviet union censored all media , including music . a consequence of this was that a lively black market developed around audio on x - rays .\nyou\u2019ve got a situation where you have a huge amount of culture that was forbidden . all culture was censored : art , film , even drama , literature . and of course music was censored too . by the time you got to 1946 , there was a huge amount of music you were not allowed to listen to : western music for sure , because it was western , but also tango , foxtrot and certain rhythms . you also couldn\u2019t listen to lots of russian music that was made by people who were no longer considered patriotic . so if somebody became , let\u2019s say if somebody fell from grace or was no longer considered acceptable , then all music that they made was forbidden .\nso you had a situation where a huge amount of music was forbidden . and people loved this music and they wanted to hear it , so they were trying to find a way to hear it , and they were very ingenious we would say . in leningrad they managed to bootleg technology so they could make new recordings of forbidden music . the way they were doing it was using recycled x - ray film that you can record on to make a vinyl record or grooves . this is a very strange part of the story . and it was easy at that time to get hold of x - rays because all the hospitals had to throw away their x - rays after one year because they were very flammable . basically people discovered that you could make a record from an x - ray with a special machine . so that\u2019s how it started .\nyes , but if not from that one machine then from the principle of that machine .\nyes , there\u2019s a story about him coming to leningrad with this machine and then they made machines like this to do it themselves .\nthere were three types really . there was western music : jazz and rock and roll , because they were forbidden . they were copying russian music that had been very popular but was now forbidden . and they would also make their own recordings as well . because , of course , in the soviet union you weren\u2019t supposed to make your own recordings\u2014it was illegal .\nwhat was the weirdest picture and music combination ? because i can imagine it can be quite strange .\nyeah , some of them are really quite beautiful . the obvious one is with a skull when the spindle hole looks like a bullet between the eyes . you know that when they were making that , they were doing this very carefully to get that effect . some of them can look really beautiful\u2014as they were fragile . these were not strong things , and they would start to deteriorate , to break down , and they can actually look amazing when they start to melt .\nthere is a book now , we published a book now with lots of examples of the record and this history of the bootleggers , with interviews etc . but also it\u2019s a travelling exhibition , and the exhibition is very strangely going to moscow , to the museum of contemporary art in gorki park in 2017 . you can also hear these x - ray recordings on our website as well .\ncheck out the book here and be sure to check out stephen coates and aleks kolkowski at the opening of krake festival at urban spree in berlin here . listen to some examples of these recordings here .\nthe inaugural edition of the remedy state wellness retreat marks a step forward towards a healthier dance music industry .\nthis saturday , we ' re teaming up with the third room to throw a techno open air party at the incredible landschaftspark duisburg - nord industrial complex .\nthe dj and producer shares his journey from the uk bass stage to his berlin modular studio .\nhere are the artists , organizers and promoters who are trying to make krakow ' s scene bigger .\nthe photographer , who is pictured , creates emotive portraits that capture artists like irakli , dj stingray and call super among others .\ntranshumanist artist and ctm festival curator born in flamez chooses 10 essential grime tracks from before 2005 .\nhow much is your life worth to hackers ? on the black market , the going rate for your social security number is 10 cents . your credit card number is worth 25 cents . but your electronic medical health record ( ehr ) could be worth hundreds or even thousands of dollars .\naccording to lord , ehrs contain a wealth of exploitable information which attracts hackers .\nyour ehr contains all of your demographic information - names , historical information of where you live , where you worked , the names and ages of your relatives , financial information like credit cards and bank numbers\nhe explains . if that isn\u2019t scary enough , there\u2019s also data about your past medical history , including every doctor\u2019s visit you\u2019ve made and diagnosis you\u2019ve received . \u201cthe medical record is the most comprehensive record about the identity of a person that exists today ,\nlord emphasizes .\nyou can cancel credit cards and change social security numbers , but \u201cyour ehr is immutable\u201d according to lord . if there is a breach , hackers can potentially blackmail you for a lifetime . if your medical record contains sensitive protected health information ( phi ) such as cancer diagnoses , sexually transmitted diseases , or psychological conditions , you could be subject to public embarrassment or political assassination . during the 2016 election ,\nfor democratic candidate hillary clinton were publicized that raised questions about her health and may have contributed to her loss .\nto believe the access is legitimate and intercept messages between ehrs with a \u201cman in the middle\u201d attack . hospitals and vendors combat these strategies with approaches like encryption and strategic scrambling of personal health information , known as\nde - identification\n. hackers also hijack insecure ehr systems , replace encryption keys with their own , and extort hospitals for money in exchange for returning the access . this type of attack , known as\n, is particularly effective against hospitals who need real - time access to patient data for critical operations and must pay up .\ncriminals in america and elsewhere in the world today have become far more technologically skilled . people today use electronic devices such as phones , tablets , laptop and desktop computers . the security of information you do not want to share with others is being compromised every day .\na personal health record ( phr ) is a health record where health data and information related to the care of a patient is maintained by the patient . the intention of a personal health record is to provide a complete and accurate summary of an individual ' s medical history which is accessible online . the health data on a phr might include patient - reported outcome data , lab results , data from devices such as wireless electronic weighing scales or collected passively from a smartphone .\nan electronic health record ( ehr ) , or electronic medical record ( emr ) is a systematic collection of electronic health information about an individual patient or population . it is a record in digital format that is theoretically capable of being shared across different health care settings . sharing can occur by way of network - 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{"id": 55032, "summary": [{"text": "fallen footwear was an american off brand skateboarding footwear and apparel brand founded by professional skateboarder jamie thomas in 2003 , after leaving circa . ", "topic": 31}], "title": "fallen footwear", "paragraphs": ["fallen footwear and deathwish skateboards celebrate the release of the slash ii collaboration shoe .\nfor the fallen fans who may need a little help with their footwear .\nfallen footwear on instagram :\nit is with a thankful & humble heart that i announce that spring 2016 will be fallen footwear ' s last season . i would like to thank the past\u2026\na fallen revival could be reminiscent of \u00e9s footwear\u2019s temporary hiatus from late 2011 to early 2014 . the concept of low - cost , quality footwear marketed to skateboarders is similar to that of state footwear , founded earlier this year .\nafter a couple of months after laying fallen footwear to rest , jamie thomas may be considering reviving the brand .\ncurrently , the fallen footwear account hosts two photos . the only other post hints more towards starting a new footwear brand . how much of the remaining fallen infrastructure thomas plans to utilize , including teamriders , logos , and footwear designs remains to be seen - but what do you think ?\nit came to our attention today that jamie thomas has decided to terminate fallen footwear . this is a sad thing .\nsince cole left , fallen went down that\u2019s true , yet he haven\u2019t say shit about fallen , that\u2019s lame .\nwe will keep you updated on the coming fallen footwear collections . here you have some nice product detail images to make you really hungry\u2026\nit is with a thankful & humble heart that i announce that spring 2016 will be fallen footwear\u2019s last season . i would like to thank the past and present fallen team , employees , distributors , and retailers .\nfallen footwear puts your personal style and skateboarding skills into the stratosphere . the trademark fallen combination of socal style and skateboard tradition is included with each pair we sell here at skate america . if you\u2019re performing a caballerial , kickflip , frontside air or other skateboarding trick , fallen footwear is the clear - cut choice for the perfect fit , pro - grade performance and poise under pressure .\nthe legendary lineup at fallen footwear includes many shoes you\u2019ve noticed at world - class competitions and others commonly seen at your neighborhood stomping grounds . from the always ready patriot to the low - profile roach , from the mid - cut d . o . a . to fallen\u2019s one of a kind forte 2 \u2013 beginners , veterans and championship contenders all love fallen footwear for the same reasons you do . comfort . fit . quality . super cool colorways . and much more . best of all , you can find the best shoes from fallen footwear right here at skate america ! we offer an unbeatable price matching program , and should your fallen footwear order exceed $ 100 , the shipping costs are on us .\nthe times they are a changin\u2019 . news broke out on instagram yesterday that fallen footwear was officially over after a solid 13 years . peep the message from jamie thomas :\nto speak with a skate america representative about our fallen footwear products , or to find out about what shoes we\u2019ll be offering soon , call our skateboarding team at 805 . 823 . 8140 . you can also chat with an apparel representative on the skate america contact page . we\u2019ll be happy to answer all your questions about fallen footwear shoes , or any other product you\u2019re looking for !\ncheck out all of the new shoes from fallen in their spring ' 16 catalog .\nchristian estrada is the latest edition to the fallen team in spain . enjoy the ride .\nfallen footwear\u2019s founder jamie thomas took to instagram today , announcing that the spring 2016 season ( out now ) will be the last . we wanted to thank jamie and the fallen footwear team for their generosity to vegan skate blog and making some amazing skateboard shoes . though jamie hasn\u2019t been vegan for a long time now , he made a commitment to always make a vegan model available ; in synthetics rather then just canvas too !\nfallen men ' s slash 2 skateboard shoe , black / mint , 8 . 5 m us\nthomas initially founded fallen footwear in 2004 and persevered twelve years before calling it quits this past april . the brand\u2019s legacy includes two full - length videos , ride the sky ( 2008 ) and the road less traveled ( 2013 ) .\nfrom colorways to purpose , rawls ' wide range is easy to see in this collection of footwear he ' s designed with c1rca .\nguaranteed 99 % of the people who commented \u201ci love fallen\u201d haven\u2019t had one of their shoes in a decade .\nbefore fallen you were riding circa during it\u2019s heyday . you must have had one of the biggest shoes in skateboarding . how much were you making back then from circa footwear and what led you to walk away from that money and start fallen ? [ laughs ] i don\u2019t like to talk about money , but it was more than i ever could\u2019ve imagined ; that\u2019s how i started black box .\nthe vibe was a fancy slim cupsole ! the signature tommy sandoval colorway was vegan - suede . another great fallen model .\nregardless of whether you pushed your rig in fallen footwear or not , the fact that a legendary skateboarder has had to close his shoe business down , is not only sad to hear , but paints a dark picture of exactly what is wrong within the skate industry in 2016 .\nafter months of uncertainty , it ' s sadly official \u2013 fallen footwear is no more . jamie thomas took to instagram this morning to confirm that the once great brand was to be discontinued following the current season , leaving behind over a decade of quality videos , team riders and products .\ntrasher magazine recently interviewed tommy sandoval . since he is riding for fallen and zero skateboards we thought it would be of interest for you\u2026\nour dear friend and founder of fallen and zero skateboards has given an interview to trasher magazine last year that is worth reading . here\u2026\non april 11 , 2016 , jamie thomas announced on facebook , instagram and its homepage that fallen was disbanding operations . [ 4 ]\nhailing from alabama comes the founding father of zero skateboards & fallen footwear , jamie thomas , a . k . a . \u2018the chief . as an original pioneer of groundbreaking street gnar on the board , jamie continues to push himself to progress while balancing both family & business ; while still enjoying skateboarding daily .\nin a recent instagram post to the semi - rebooted fallen footwear account , the captioned question above was posed and garnered over 6k + likes along with a number of comments that are continuing to be generated . with an overwhelming majority voting in favor of the move , we wanted to hear your thoughts on the potential relaunch .\nrather than waiver from this mission , we are choosing to bow out . i encourage everyone to support authentic skate footwear brands as we wish them all the absolute best .\nover the years , what\u2019s the craziest fallen fan you\u2019ve ever encountered or the craziest thing you\u2019ve seen someone do for fallen ? i\u2019ve seen a lot of tattoos , which is always flattering but feels bizarre . my hope in creating fallen was that it would feel more like a board brand and people could have loyalty for the mission , which is not all that common for footwear brands . i think it worked in the early years really well because of where my career was at coupled with cole\u2019s and the rest of the team . but over time , the team dynamic changed and spirit of the brand seemed to not matter as much .\nfallen ' s ride the sky video is one of the best of all time , so we ' re leaving that right here for everyone to enjoy .\nwhat ' s next for fallen ? 2013 will be over before we know it , and we ' d like to tour and do demos throughout 2014 .\nit\u2019s frustrating to see another skater owned brand fold . paraphrasing jamie , rather then compromise the values of fallen , they are simply going to close up shop .\nthis shoe works for casual and for when you need to add just a little bit of class to your outfit . it works with black pants or jeans and does match best with shirts that are simple without extreme colors or patterns . this was the\ngateway\nshoe to get my spouse to upgrade his footwear to more adult styles and looks . i definitely recommend for others needing to convince someone in their life that footwear should grow up as we do ! as with all fallen shoes , the quality matches the price and the look is simple and modern .\nas of january 2015 , the fallen pro riders were jamie thomas , tommy sandoval , brian\nslash\nhansen , dane burman , jon dickson and tony cervantes .\nhow much does fallen folding personally have an impact on you ? do you plan on skating much longer into your 40s as a professional skateboarder ? do you still have video parts in you ? i\u2019ve been fighting an uphill battle with fallen for years . all the time with the pressure that if i don\u2019t work around the clock and do everything possible fallen may not make it , so as hard as it was to make the calls on monday , it\u2019s a relief that i can finally moving forward with my life .\njavier suarez is the newest addition to the fallen spanish squad . his confidence on the skateboard is what will make him stay in the game for a while . a true ripper .\nwhile most footwear is meant simply for general public consumption , sometimes a designer is charged with working with a pro athlete to develop his signature shoe . the liberty was the product of collaboration between rawls and pro skateboarder jamie thomas .\nthere\u2019s no telling what\u2019s next for the skate shoe industry , or what\u2019s left for the riders and employees that fallen used to support . as things get sorted out , we obviously hope to see everyone land on their feet , but in the meantime we reached out to the chief for a post - mortem on fallen and for his predictions on what the future holds .\nfallen and deathwish combined forces for a new colorway of the slash ii shoe . so in celebration they decided to have a skate session with pizza and beer at the baker boys park .\nfallen was known for their shoes , flannel , hoodies , t - shirts , snapbacks , book bags , jeans / shorts , and skateboarding videos . the more popular shoes are ,\nthe clipper\n,\nthe patriot\n,\nthe rival\n,\ntrooper\nand the\nforte\n. at its peak , fallen had 17 models in over 50 colors .\nhow do you want fallen to be remembered in skateboarding ? what are you most proud of ? i want fallen to be remembered as a brand for the underdogs , the die hard skate rats . i don\u2019t feel like now is the time to be proud . i\u2019m extremely thankful for all of the experiences and good times i had with the team and the employees through the years .\nthe rambler was the first shoe we skate reviewed from fallen . the upper was a durable synthetic suede . super light , and very fun to skate . i\u2019d love to find another pair .\nrawls ' heart may be in skateboarding , but he ' s designed a wide variety of footwear that rides the spectrum from soccer shoes and snowboard boots to casual and women ' s shoes . his collection of sketches for macbeth shows off his range in style .\nif an investor came along and wanted to revamp fallen or buy the name , would you let it live on through someone else\u2019s control like a world industries ? in my eyes , that would be the worse case scenario .\nalexandra sherlock , dr victoria robinson , professor jenny hockey and dr rachel dilley are conducting research for the if the shoe fits : footwear , identity and transition project at the university of sheffield . the project is funded by the economic and social research council . for more information visit urltoken\nwell unlike dvs , fillament , state , the current es , circa , vox , osiris and globe they actually had a marketable image . all those companies are bland as hell , and like it or not fallen had a demographic .\nas the skateboarding landscape continues to radically change , we can ' t stress enough the importance of supporting core skateboarding brands \u2013 and especially core footwear brands . emerica , lakai , etnies and others are battling on , but they won ' t be around for much longer without the support of skateboarders everywhere .\nthink about emerica , state , lakai , fillament , es , etnies , dvs , c1rca , vox , huf , osiris , supra , globe , and diamond and tell me how fallen could possibly be different enough from any of those brands .\nyou founded fallen as raw 100 % skateboarding , that kind of hesh / handrail style skater that was down to get super broke off and put it all on the line . do you think that type of clothing style and skater is a dying breed ? do you think that was a contributing factor to fallen declining in sales ? yeah , to some degree . i think skateboarding is becoming more about creativity and style because everyone can do everything . there\u2019s needs to be something to make brands or skateboarders stand out amongst all the stuff that is coming at us . i think that fact had the least to do with the decline of fallen , because other brands are facing the same challenges we\u2019ve faced , it all just happens at different times .\nwhere does that leave you now for a shoe sponsor ? would you ride for adidas , nike , cons or vans ? i have nothing lined up , i\u2019m just gonna keep wearing fallen\u2019s and try to not think about it for a bit . i have quite a few projects i\u2019m working on that i\u2019m excited about , so i\u2019m just gonna focus on those . also , i haven\u2019t really been paid for the time i\u2019ve invested in fallen for about 3 - 4 years , so there\u2019s not a lost salary i need to make up for .\nten years have passed since the first fallen shoe hit the stores . what has changed in the shoe business since then ? well , our shoes have gotten a lot less puffy , but our mission is still the same : we focus on making shoes strictly for skateboarding .\nin 2008 , fallen released a skate video titled\nride the sky\n. the video features billy marks , brian hansen , chris cole , gilbert crockett , james hardy , jamie thomas , josh harmony , matt bennett , tommy sandoval , and tony cervantes . [ 6 ]\ndid you get some ownership when adio footwear started too ? nah , adio was owned by k2 , which bought planet earth . k2 made skis and rollerblades and even though chris miller was running the show , it was always felt a little weird cause at the end of the day your future was in the hands of a ski / rollerblade company .\nif they made a whole line of shoes at the same level as the capitol or the more recent doa model then maybe they would stand a chance . not sure the whole nike / adidas in skateboarding debate really needs to be involved . fallen just made too many bad shoes .\ni left circa because we were supposed to launch a new sister footwear brand based on the momentum of my line , but they had some massive issues with their snowboard brands , which put them in a serious cash crunch . they quickly canned the new brand and they weren\u2019t able to pay me for about 3 or 4 months . as that balance started to stack up , they didn\u2019t know if or when they be able to pull out of it and pay me , so the longer it lasted , the sketchier it got . going to dc to start fallen didn\u2019t seem risky at all , you can feel it when the time\u2019s right .\nif you ' ve been in a skate shop or a skatepark in the past decade , you ' ve seen rawls ' work . he ' s designed successful shoes for duffs , fallen and dc shoes , to name a few . his history as a skateboarder has played a key role in his success as a designer .\nstores from around the world view outdoor retailer as the venue of choice for the most comprehensive collection of outdoor gear and apparel , equipment , climbing technology , footwear , ski mountaineering , camping , backpacking , cycling , water sports , hunting , rescue , outerwear , fitness gear and accessory companies from which to buy products . the event hosts an array of seminars , presentations , competitions , demos , parties and more .\nthe lifecycle in skate for the majority should be short , mean something extraordinary , and go away leaving you wanting more . that said , fallen\u2019s run made a huge impact during its greatest era , and just like es , should be remembered for what and who it influenced to come after rather than trying to kick start something again & again .\nfinally , there is a comment to be made in relation to the advances of feminist thought . there is a fine line between critiquing oppression and reinforcing it . turner\u2019s somewhat polemic response to beard\u2019s article reinforces precisely the male domination she seems to be arguing against \u2013 surely we are moving away from a time when women are bullied into what they should or shouldn\u2019t wear , or , more precisely , what they should feel or say about their footwear choices .\nanyway \u2013 the point here is that fallen had been around for 13 fucking years . i personally never owned a pair , but there were people that did . i can\u2019t name anyone specifically ( to avoid defamation litigation ) but there were definitely tons of skatepark heroes that loved those shoes . honestly i seriously couldn\u2019t tell you why . but they did . and that\u2019s important .\ncompanies like fallen represented a time when we weren\u2019t so in tune or maybe didn\u2019t really care about fashion \u2013 and fashion certainly did not give a fuck about skateboarding . so to see a company like this go away , even though many of us may have been too cool for them , is actually pretty sad . ya know \u2013 like losing a part of the culture .\nin the mid - ' 90s , destiny called , and rawls was approached by a burgeoning footwear company , kastel , that was looking to launch its line with a young pro .\nthey called me and asked me if i wanted a signature shoe and to represent their brand ,\nhe says .\nit sounded like an offer that was too good to pass up , so i took it , and that opportunity gave me the chance to design my signature shoe .\nwhere does this leave your team riders now ? hopefully they can end up in good homes , even though it seems there\u2019s too many talented pro skaters and not enough footwear spots for skaters at the moment . yeah , it\u2019s not a rad situation for any of us , myself included . when facing heavy shit like this , team riders and employees have always weighed the heaviest on me , but eventually you have to face the reality that you can\u2019t continue to look out for everyone , it sucks .\nhow do you feel about tommy sandoval\u2019s post on instagram about the whole situation ? i love tommy and i love his passion for what he holds true . i don\u2019t want to play the victim or blame anyone for what happens in my life . i learned a long time ago that life is tough and it\u2019s not always fair ; i know there are a lot of factors for the decline of fallen .\nrather than listening to what beard has to say about her shoes , turner appears to have fallen into the trap of assuming that to talk about shoes at all is to dumb down or to reduce ourselves to objects subject to the male gaze . in this respect turner\u2019s tirade has done more to reinforce the stereotype of women that talk about shoes as mindless dupes and hapless victims of patriarchal oppression than mary\u2019s original article did .\nwhy did billy marks leave fallen , and will he be in the video ? it seemed that billy and the brand grew apart , and over time there was less and less of a connection and it started to affect our ability to sell his products and justify his salary . so we didn ' t re - sign him earlier this year , and he quit . he went on two of the trips , but he will not be in the video .\nis it true that you still have an ownership stake in circa ? yeah , as crazy as that is ; when i left to start fallen my stock was fully vested and they weren\u2019t in the position to buy me out , so it\u2019s just been there chillin . i always hoped they\u2019d sell , but it\u2019s been a rollercoaster for them since muska and i left . hopefully , they pull it off though and a few bucks will fall from the sky some day .\njamie thomas , the brand\u2019s head honcho , has given his entire life to skateboarding . he created brands that left a strong legacy in the history books , building and supporting teams that have pushed skateboarding forwards , taking a leap of faith into everything he has done with solid commitment . it\u2019s a real shame to see any skater owned shoe brand close after 13 years of hard graft , but that\u2019s sadly today\u2019s news , fallen\u2019s spring 2016 shoe run will be the last .\ncarnaby street : perhaps london\u2019s most famous shoe - shopping location . filmed during a lunch hour this seven and a half minute video observes the shoes of those passing through the popular location . the sheer diversity of styles , the sounds the shoes make and the ways in which people walk in them allude to the very special and significant relationship between footwear and identity . who are these people ? what do they do ? where are they from ? where are they going and where have they been ? \u2013 all questions that pass through one\u2019s mind when spending time really looking at the shoes people wear whilst going about their everyday lives .\nyou signed off \u201cskate or die\u201d at the end of your fallen press release . if you couldn\u2019t skate , or didn\u2019t own any brands anymore , would you consider killing yourself ? probably ! [ laughs ] nah , i would further devote myself to my family and even if i wasn\u2019t skating i\u2019d be replaying the times when i was skating in my head . i am a lifer and skateboarding is what i know and love . that was a message to those who are feasting on skateboarding , but don\u2019t skate .\nif you grew up skating in the late 90s and early 00s , you remember when jamie thomas was * the * guy . you could play him in thps , zero felt like one of the biggest board brands in the world , and anyone that knew anything about skateboarding would always mention the leap of faith . as the years went by he took a step back from the limelight , but behind the scenes he was relentless , starting black box distribution and growing mystery , threat , insight , and , of course , fallen .\nwe\u2019ve flowed this kid from minneapolis shoes for almost 3 years waiting for him to blossom , but when i called him on monday to break the news to him about fallen , his response was sinclair called me and asked me to ride for nike not to long ago , so i\u2019ve been wearing them . i\u2019m hyped he\u2019s gonna be taken care of , but does nike need everyone that is good at skateboarding ? this makes it impossible for authentic skate brands to nurture the next generation of talent , so our fates are eventually sealed by our bros that now work for nike .\ncan you tell us a little bit about the last 1 - 2 years with fallen ? what were the major successes and hurdles in moving to dwindle and ultimately why you had to make this decision to kill it ? we\u2019ve spent the last 24 months revamping the brand ; we solidified a relationship with a new factory in order to improve quality and we redesigned the whole line minus a few staples . we focused on those 2 things first because they were the biggest complaints people shared with dwindle . i also personally took the time to call as many accounts as possible to explain our plans to resuscitate the brand .\nas skaters , we\u2019ve all heard that these skater - born shoe companies have been hurting for a while , but it\u2019s not until they really go out of business or finally call it quits that it hits you . regardless of if you were a fan or not , it\u2019s always a bummer to see something that was once so loved die out , to watch employees and skaters get tossed out and back into the uncertainty of unemployment and the rough skate industry machine .\ni feel like the successes were that the new designs were good and received well ; but the hurdles were that the market is in a really interesting place and it seemed like no matter what we did , it was too little too late .\nsales eventually shrank to the point where they were too small to meet the minimum order quantity requirements with the factory for fall 2016 production . when you\u2019re at that point , you only have two options if you wanna continue . pay massive up - charges for the small quantities or make the minimum quantities the factory requires and flood the tj - maxx\u2019s & costco\u2019s of the world with the excess shoes .\nwe weighed everything out and it didn\u2019t make sense to go further into negative numbers by paying the up - charges and the tj - maxx route is obviously just lame on all fronts .\nso , we collectively decided we had reached the end and it was time to cut our losses .\nwe also found ourselves in a quickly changing climate with the corporate brands putting a lot of pressure on retailers to buy more , which meant they had to cut back on the smaller brands . some of our best accounts were also having a hard time keeping their doors open , so paying slowed down dramatically across the board , which started to impact our cash flow and marketing budget . we also lost cole , which obviously had an impact on the sales and the perception of the brand . basically the perfect storm of everything that could happen .\nmy mission now is to keep zero raw and combine dudes from the new generation with zero\u2019s style in order to continue to reinvent the brand while staying true to it\u2019s roots . it\u2019s also easier to fight for your stake with a board brand , cause those massive corporations can\u2019t or don\u2019t want to get in skateboard trenches ; there\u2019s not enough margins .\nthat said , i have to acknowledge that the athletic brands continue to go out of their way to make it impossible for anyone without their resources to stay alive , which is really lame . they are cutting off the oxygen at the bottom by poaching flow riders and ams from core brands by offering them more even though they already have 50 ams and a 100 flow riders on the team . nike has a team manager at every level and now they\u2019ve even hired mike sinclair who used to manage the dekline team as a talent scout because he\u2019s plugged into the am contest network and has his ear to the street .\ni thought circa was sold at some point already and people cashed out ? has it always been the same owners since you started with them ? nah , things got really rocky a few years ago and they pretty much closed shop , but i think the owner of the factory stepped in and took over in exchange of the debt and resurrected it .\nthe weird thing is , i think all of those brands you mentioned are undeniably solid besides the fact that at the top everything is about money ; they make great stuff , have amazing teams , support industry events and they take care of their people . that said , i\u2019m not sure i fit the mold for any of those brands though besides vans ; they\u2019ve always been a skate brand . vans has a massive team though with several dudes that share a similar history to mine . i have principals and beliefs about the brands i\u2019d like to support , but that\u2019s not my purpose for living . the trick is to balancing those beliefs while continuing to do what you love and take care of your family .\nnike has been in skateboarding for over a decade . do you believe that they will stay here for a while or eventually leave ? i don\u2019t think they\u2019ll leave anytime soon . even if things contract a lot , i feel that they\u2019ll still find ways to make sense of being here ; their roots are getting deeper by the day and skateboarding influences pop culture , so my theory is that they\u2019d stick around to use skateboarding as a marketing tool to make their mass market business seem edgy and cool , which it undoubtedly does .\nlooking back do you think you got too greedy or went over your head starting so many companies ? [ laughs ] i don\u2019t think it was greed , but i\u2019ll admit i was definitely overly ambitious . i never really cared about how much money anything made , i was just obsessed with progression . i guess i had to figure out my limits the hard way .\nif you had a new skate shoe brand would you ever consider having forrest edwards being the \u201clead\u201d pro ? [ laughs ] forrest is an amazing skateboarder and a funny ass dude , but he\u2019s not a leader .\ni went skating yesterday for the first time since the news broke and everything felt better , i felt lighter . physically , i feel good ; i have my ailments and have to stretch a lot in order to warm up , but i\u2019m at my best when i\u2019m working on a video part or a project , so i\u2019m gonna keep that going till i can\u2019t . i wanna be looking like willie nelson and still grinding rails [ laughs ] .\nany highlight era or memories from the years ? man , the early days were amazing because it all felt so fresh and new and there was nowhere to go but up . working on projects are always the best times for me ; traveling with the team filming for ride the sky , those were great times . everything seemed so simple back then , no instagram or social media to worry about . just bros out skating pushing each other . filming for \u2018road less traveled\u2019 was amazing too , we got to go to a ton of amazing places , see stuff we never thought we\u2019d see and make lifelong memories .\ntaken by : joey shigeo , chad foreman , matt price & daniel harold sturt .\npeople\u2019s minds are the same in porn as they are in skating .\nin 2014 , when everything is a brand and the pro skaters themselves have more instagram followers than the biggest magazines and companies within skateboarding combined , the old rules don ' t apply anymore .\nthe place i lived at was just gross , at one point i got all this fungus on my hands and feet .\nwhether you like the actual brand or not , we represent the idea that anyone ( a nobody ) can change things if they are willing to take action and make the necessary sacrifices .\npatrick o ' dell lives a skate nerd ' s dream : hosting a show on vice where he interviews and tours with some of the most notorious skateboarders in the world .\nfor being arguably the most technical skateboarder alive , daewon song is as humble and down to earth as it can get .\na tip of the cap to a great run . not the first , certainly won\u2019t be the last to bow out . i can think of a laundry list of board , shoe and apparel brands that probably should .\ni feel like we\u2019re reaching a tipping point in skateboarding with the impact of sports brand shoes and instagram . i kinda hope it all just dies and becomes wack again . id go back to the days when you got called a faggot while rolling down the street in a heartbeat . also , skateboarding as a whole needs to stop forgetting to call posers posers . what the fuck is up with that ? if you don\u2019t push , rocking any thrasher gear should be punishable by death .\n# truth it is the bible , but their clothes are over priced and fit like shit .\nagreed , thrasher needs to stop using gildan\u2026 after one wash they turn into belly button shirts . the sweatshirts have super wide sleeves and are short and wide on the torso too\u2026 there is only so long i can air dry my shit . not sure how they can\u2019t be bothered to fix this , go to costco and buy some kirklands to print your logo , not that difficult\npretty neat clothing brand jamie came out with maybe 08 / 09 . super rad edits . nick boserio daniel lutheran some aus dudes names i cannot remember . i enjoyed the skate edits they produced . didn\u2019t buy any clothing . vimeo has some of their edits . check it nice .\nit\u2019s an australian lifestyle / surf brand . was truly great until a few years ago , then a few people left on the art directional end . it\u2019s not quite what it was .\nride showcases the best skateboarding from parts and contests to stories and hijinks\u2014every day . subscribe for more . also check out our site \u2014 urltoken music by : nj whitey\nget by\nurltoken subscribe to ride : urltoken like ride on facebook : urltoken follow ride on instagram : urltoken follow ride on twitter : urltoken show less\nthe best and most honest shoe review and wear test show for skateboarder by skateboarders .\nguaranteed hijinx and a damn good time when you ' re rolling around with the shake junt crew , airing every other friday on ride channel .\nfrom semi underground videos to the big ones , here ' s your playlist to sit down and watch on your tv .\nwatch the blind team ripping everything in their path in these exclusive edits for ride . a diverse mixture of styles and terrain make for a great watch to get you ready to skate . # damnitfeelsgoodtobeaskater\nshare a drink and a few laughs with your favorite pros on the latest skate industry news , gossip and high jinx . send your questions to theweekendbuzz @ urltoken\njimmy gorecki & vern laird : ice cream & love ! weekend buzz season 3 , ep . 121 pt . 2\njimmy gorecki & vern laird : aesthetics & contest judging ! weekend buzz season 3 , ep . 121 pt . 1\njosh kalis & mike blabac : great wall & group therapy ! weekend buzz season 3 , ep . 120 pt . 3\njosh kalis & mike blabac : lila kalis & shoe negotiations ! weekend buzz season 3 , ep . 120 pt . 2\njosh kalis & mike blabac : drunk photography & opinions ! weekend buzz season 3 , ep . 120 pt . 1\nterry kennedy & dee ostrander : phelps ! sponsor me ! weekend buzz season 3 , ep . 119 pt . 3\nterry kennedy & dee ostrander : quit baker ! baker 4 ! weekend buzz season 3 , ep . 119 pt . 2\nterry kennedy & dee ostrander : kirchart ! getting shot ! weekend buzz season 3 , ep . 119 pt . 1\nbrad mcclain & charlie blair : icp & rapid fire ! weekend buzz season 3 , ep . 118 pt . 2\nbrad mcclain & charlie blair : mom slams , reuniting ! weekend buzz season 3 , ep . 118 pt . 1\nsteve caballero & mike mcgill : new tricks & lance ! weekend buzz season 3 , ep . 117 pt . 2\nsteve caballero & mike mcgill : chin , hash , airspeed ! weekend buzz season 3 , ep . 117 pt . 1\nsorry , we just need to make sure you ' re not a robot . for best results , please make sure your browser is accepting cookies .\nthese are my favorite shoes . just might buy a pair of white and black shoes . ^ 0 ^\nthis is a short review , as i couldn ' t really wear them . for me , i found these shoes very tight around my foot where my toes join my foot ( my toe knuckles ? ) . too tight to push on with wearing them . my feet aren ' t crazy wide , btw . the length was great though . over all , the quality seems high , great arch support , well made , sturdy .\nmy son loves it . he wears them all day and he is very very picky ! he uses it to skate .\nsince the company hasn ' t released good shoes since that\nchris cole left time\ni had . . .\nsince the company hasn ' t released good shoes since that\nchris cole left time\ni had no hope for them but the only shoe that has stayed constant in the stylish and comfortable board feel , is the fortes . if you skate you ' ll obviously loose tread but if you ' re trying to be hip these are the shoes .\na very nice skate shoe . sad to see them go . jamie thomas is a genius !\nbought these as a christmas gift for my husband . he absolutely loves them ! pefect fit and got here in time .\nprime members enjoy free two - day shipping and exclusive access to music , movies , tv shows , original audio series , and kindle books .\nafter viewing product detail pages , look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in .\nchris cole and billy marks were a particular highlight \u2013 enjoy them in full quality here .\nagreed . the shoes were clunky , fit was never quite spot on , they lacked durability and design was not a strong point . there\u2019s a reason the company went under .\nactually no , they had their shot . we need to support the other brands thats still out there\nthey had their chance to make a quality shoe . they sucked back then and i am sure they will suck now .\ntheir run with jamie thomas / chris cole at the helm , is probably the pinnacle of the company\u2019s existence ? once that duo fell apart the company couldn\u2019t bounce back or recreate something that carried the same weight . with that said , i would like jamie to focus on zero , cause this industry going to need an underdog soon enough , but also redirect some of his focus to a shoe company willing to integrate his ideas / creativity . i\u2019m sure there\u2019s a few out there that could use \u201cthe chief\u201d right now ! !\ninfluence - wise you may be right about the company\u2019s success when thomas & cole were on board , but i thought they put out some of their best products after chris cole left and they gave more diverse dudes pro shoes . look at shoes like the apache , coronado , captiol , & roach \u2013 all super different looking silhouettes that stand alone in a ultra - homogenized shoe market .\non a personal note , i\u2019ve been skating the oiled suede spirit model for a bit now , and they\u2019ve been some of the best shoes i\u2019ve ever skated in ( once i put a duracush insole in them ) . it\u2019s a bummer that a shoe brand went under that was actually making good product , plain and simple . whether or not he starts something else up , jamie thomas deserves the best from an industry that he helped shape , no questions asked .\nalthough i do agree w / mayor grimble that the later shoes were probably superior in design , the spirit & roach model\u2019s were top tier .\nsoooo sad , ripped laces is dead . . . rip , guys i ' ve been coming to this site since the inception of the og supra skytop 3 ' s . . . i guess it ' s on to tactics\nskate shoe \u2026\nbecause there are way more barriers to entry to start a shoe company vs boards or other clothing . it takes a lot of time , effort , & money to make an actual good shoe that you \u2026\nwe ' ve detected that javascript is disabled in your browser . would you like to proceed to legacy twitter ?\ntwitter may be over capacity or experiencing a momentary hiccup . try again or visit twitter status for more information .\nyou can add location information to your tweets , such as your city or precise location , from the web and via third - party applications . you always have the option to delete your tweet location history . learn more\nhere ' s the url for this tweet . copy it to easily share with friends .\nby embedding twitter content in your website or app , you are agreeing to the twitter developer agreement and developer policy .\nnot on twitter ? sign up , tune into the things you care about , and get updates as they happen .\nthis timeline is where you\u2019ll spend most of your time , getting instant updates about what matters to you .\nhover over the profile pic and click the following button to unfollow any account .\nwhen you see a tweet you love , tap the heart \u2014 it lets the person who wrote it know you shared the love .\nthe fastest way to share someone else\u2019s tweet with your followers is with a retweet . tap the icon to send it instantly .\nadd your thoughts about any tweet with a reply . find a topic you\u2019re passionate about , and jump right in .\nfor inquiries related to this message please contact support . for sales inquiries , please visit urltoken\nif you believe this to be in error , please confirm below that you are not a robot by clicking\ni ' m not a robot\nbelow .\nplease make sure your browser supports javascript and cookies and that you are not blocking them from loading . for more information you can review the terms of service and cookie policy .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nthough we didn\u2019t review the kingston ( another tommy sandoval shoe ) i picked up a pair at dlx in sf and really enjoyed skating .\ncaught in the crossfire - skateboarding news , features , skateboard reviews and interviews with leading skaters .\ngenerally , the skate scene has always looked after its own . those who have decided to move into the business have pretty much , worked together through the good times and the bad . dwindle distribution assisted thomas when black box dist came to an end but unfortunately that goodwill still could not stop the fate of what was announced today .\nskateboarding\u2019s independent standing in world business has always remained unique because generation after generation have fought for keeping skateboarding within skateboarding ; fighting tooth and nail to keep skateboarding out of the clutches of billion dollar corporations\u2026until now . their heavyweight influence is rapidly eating into the foundations that skateboarding was originally built upon , so it\u2019s now up to you to try and reverse that trend by voting with your feet and supporting brands run by skateboarders \u2013 that\u2019s if you care enough about where your scene came from .\nremind yourself of the goodwill that skater owned companies stand for from this clip . the rest is in your hands . choose skateboarding or lose it completely .\nwarning : urltoken failed to open stream : http request failed ! http / 1 . 0 410 gone in / var / sites / c / caughtinthecrossfire . com / public _ html / wp - content / plugins / crossfire _ widgets / crossfire _ widgets . php on line 358\nget the latest crossfire info about news , events and info by signing up to our email newsletter .\nwe have detected that you don ' t have javascript enabled . this site kinda works best with it on . . .\nthe end of any era in skateboarding is often romanticized , as we as a community ( and ourselves at smltalk are fully guilty ) love to reminisce on better times and submerge ourselves in nostalgia . so when companies that have been around for a long time go under ( e . g . savier , es\u2026 88 ? ? ) \u2013 we feel like we\u2019ve lost an important piece of our culture . we tend to blame ourselves and ask , \u201chow could we let this happen ? \u201d .\nwe fall into deep , dark depressions . we don\u2019t talk to our families .\nbut when we come to our sense we realize that as the lion king taught us , there\u2019s the mother fucking circle of life . everything comes to an end \u2013 sometimes things live a long and prosperous life , and other times they\u2019re trampled by a bunch of fucking wildebeest .\nam i saying that scar could be a symbolic representation of companies like nike / adidas / new balance ? i don\u2019t know . honestly i didn\u2019t even expect to be talking about this movie - it just kind of happened . but wait \u2013 can we just reflect on how fucking awesome that opening scene is ?\nyou see folks \u2013 we\u2019re in an era where everybody is cool . it\u2019s pretty damn easy to fit in \u2013 you just have to figure out which typeset you want to follow , and go along with the few main rules that govern their particular clothing choice / trick choice pattern .\nbut to be honest the actual purpose of this article was to talk about how jamie thomas signs his letters .\nthis is a mystery ( pun intended ) that we\u2019re still trying to solve . anyway - condolences to jamie and cheers to him for seriously backing a lot of companies that had a significant impact on skateboarding throughout the years and have given us tons of insane memories .\n\u00a9 2018 espn internet ventures . terms of use , privacy policy , your california privacy rights , children ' s online privacy policy and internet - based ads are applicable to you . all rights reserved ."]}
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0 . selected the head coach of the 1987 usa world university games team , krzyzewski ' s crew finished 7 - 1 to claim the silver medal . head coach in 1990 of the usa goodwill games and fiba world championship teams which were comprised of collegiate players , coach k led the american collegians to a silver medal in the goodwill games and to a 6 - 2 bronze medal placing in the worlds . krzyzewski was named an assistant coach for hall of fame head coach chuck daly ' s historic 1992 u . s . olympic team that finished 6 - 0 in the olympic qualifying tournament and less than a month later rolled to an 8 - 0 record and captured olympic gold in barcelona , spain .\nsince 1979 he has been a member of 21 usa coaching staffs , and teams with coach k on the coaching staff have compiled a 139 - 7 overall mark for an amazing 95 . 2 winning percentage . in the 15 international competitions krzyzewski has been involved in as a usa head or assistant coach , those teams have captured 11 gold medals , two silver medals and two bronze medals .\nthe group\u2019s joint ventures include virgin rail group and scotland\u2019s biggest coach operator , scottish citylink .\nassistant program gymnastics team coach . be acting head coach / event leader as assigned . cpr , first aid certification within the first 30 days and an\nactive\n. . .\nstagecoach group plc is pleased to announce that it has agreed terms for the sale of the south central and west regions of coach usa to a newly formed affiliate of kohlberg & co . , llc .\nbus and rail company stagecoach has agreed to sell the south - east operations of its coach usa business to a consortium that includes private investors , management and a newly - formed affiliate of lincolnshire management .\nsafety training for swim coaches . tank a small ( approximately 50 swimmers ) , elite - level , usa swimming team . who coach for the\nlove of the sport\nof competitive . . .\nu . s . men ' s national team coach jurgen klinsmann has been under increased pressure .\nincluding her eight seasons as head coach at temple university , staley owns a career coaching record of 387 - 160 ( . 707winning percentage ) in nearly 17 years as a collegiate head coach .\nthe group operates bus , coach , rail , and tram services in regulated and deregulated markets .\ncompletion of the transaction , which is subject to regulatory approval , final confirmation of financing and normal closing conditions , will mean stagecoach group has achieved approximately two - thirds of its planned coach usa sales programme .\nmaking his first appearance on a usa bench in 1979 , hall of fame basketball coach mike krzyzewski ( sha - shef - skee ) manned the sidelines for the united states off and on for 38 years .\nkrzyzewski has also been extensively involved in usa basketball ' s selection committees . he was a member of usa basketball ' s 1989 - 92 games committee for men , and the 1989 - 92 men ' s olympic team subset and 1989 - 92 men ' s national team subset . he served as chairman of the 1993 - 96 usa basketball select team committee and was part of the 1997 - 2000 usa basketball men ' s senior national team committee .\ncoach k\u2019s winning ways in the 2014 world cup carried over to duke\u2019s collegiate season as the blue devils rolled to a 35 - 4 overall record and won coach k\u2019s remarkable fifth ncaa national championship .\ncoach usa includes pacific coast sightseeing tour and charters , southern california grayline and megabus . com . it serves amtrak lines , disney hotels , john wayne and lax airports and inter - city travel across the state .\ncoach usa ' s operations today consist primarily of scheduled services in greater new york and chicagoland , with a number of charter operations near pittsburgh and scheduled operations in the southern tier of new york and southern wisconsin .\nwith staley at the helm , the usa basketball women\u2019s national team will compete in the 2018 fiba world cup ( sept . 22 - 30 in spain ) and , if the usa qualifies , the 2020 summer olympic games ( july 24 \u2013 aug . 9 in tokyo , japan ) , as well as additional usa training camps and exhibition games .\nprior to the 2007 fiba americas championship staley received her first usa head coaching nod at the helm of the 2007 usa pan american games team and did not disappoint . taking a group of collegians to brazil to compete against seasoned , international veterans , staley piloted the usa pan am team to a perfect 5 - 0 slate and the gold medal .\ncapuano served in the same capacity for team usa at the 2016 world cup of hockey and was the head coach for the 2005 u . s . under - 18 select team at the five nations cup in slovakia .\n\u201ci am delighted that dawn staley has agreed to lead our usa basketball women\u2019s national team through 2020 , \u201d said retired gen . martin e . dempsey , usa basketball chairman . \u201cshe is a terrific coach and a great leader on and off the court . she has been part of usa basketball for nearly three decades . i had the opportunity to get to know dawn and watch her work as an assistant to geno auriemma at the 2016 olympic games . i am confident that she will continue to build upon the usa basketball women\u2019s national team ' s legacy of excellence . \u201d\nstagecoach group . coach usa is a subsidiary of stagecoach group plc . stagecoach is one of the world ' s largest bus , coach and rail groups with operations in north america and the united kingdom , and employing about 35 , 000 people . stagecoach group is one of the top 250 companies on the london stock exchange .\nu . s . men ' s national soccer team coach jurgen klinsmann out u . s . men ' s national team coach jurgen klinsmann has been under increased pressure . check out this story on urltoken urltoken\nis accepting applications from qualified volleyball coach candidates for their youth girl ' s volleyball team . . . .\nbehind 19 points from michael porter jr . and jarred vanderbilt , the usa defeated the world select team 98 - 87 to earn the\nw\nin the 2017 nike hoop summit . check out some of the usa highlights from the game .\ncoach usa\u2019s professional and experienced staff can assist you and your group with a wide range of services and transportation options . instead of buying individual bus tickets , rent a charter bus for corporate events , weddings , church outings or senior clubs\nagain , first group america , with its crop of greyhound motorcoaches , tops the list , followed by coach usa / coach canada , horizon coach lines , academy bus companies and pacific western group of companies , who round out the top five . with the addition of calif . \u2019s sun diego charter co . , all aboard america holdings , jumped from no . 11 in 2013 to no . 6 in 2014 , adding 258 vehicles along the way .\npeter pan bus lines announced today it has signed a purchase and sales agreement with coach usa , the first step in peter pan ' s acquisition of coach ' s five new england affiliates - - arrow lines , bonanza lines , the maine line , pawtuxet valley lines and coach usa boston . the sale will include all of the five companies ' 255 buses and bring peter pan ' s fleet size to over 400 coaches . the sale is pending approval from the federal surface transportation board and is expected to be completed sometime in february 2003 . peter pan will also acquire bonanza ' s bus terminals in providence and farmington , conn . , and it ' s major garage facility in providence . peter pan will also pick up the current coach usa leases on garage facilities in massachusetts , maine , rhode island and connecticut .\nthe 2017 usa women ' s national team closed out its final day of training with a high - energy , competitive contest .\nthe four - member usa 3x3 national team is ready for the challenge the june 17 - 21 fiba 3x3 world cup poses .\nwith this step , the transition of the north american setra bus business from mci to rev coach is complete .\ncoach usa ' s stewart airport express offers fast , convenient transfers between stewart international airport and new york city ! timed to your norwegian air flight , the stewart airport express is the only direct transit link between new york city and stewart international airport .\nsitting before bleachers full of air force servicemen and women flanked by a pair of fighter jets , the first thing usa men\u2019s national team coach mike krzyzewski did was fess up . \u201cwe came here to apologize for stealing from you , \u201d he joked .\ncoach usa\u2019s west region operates in california , colorado , nevada , arizona , wyoming and north dakota , running 1 , 153 vehicles and employing 2 , 200 people . the south central region encompasses coach operations in texas , tennessee , arkansas and louisiana , running some 400 vehicles and employing more than 800 people . a total of 18 businesses are included in the sale .\ncoach usa is a subsidiary of the stagecoach group . stagecoach is one of the world ' s largest bus , coach and rail groups with operations in the united kingdom and north america . please feel free to visit the stagecoach group website : stagecoach group plc . registered office : 10 dunkeld road , perth ph1 5tw , scotland . registered in scotland . registered number : 100764\nthe real thomas valles ( left ) in 1987 and his onscreen counterpart , carlos pratts ( right ) , in the mcfarland , usa movie .\n2 . in addition to the nine carrier applicants , coach usa controls 47 other motor passenger carriers that hold interstate operating authority . a list of these 47 carriers is included as exhibit 2 to the verified application for control of motor passenger carriers and request for interim approval .\nformer national team coach bruce arena , 65 , is expected to be named as klinsmann ' s replacement as early as tuesday , three people with knowledge of the decision told usa today sports . the people requested anonymity because arena ' s appointment has not been made official .\nthe 2016 olympic finish marked the usa\u2019s sixth - straight olympic gold medal , and staley was on the roster for five of those titles - - three times as an athlete ( 1996 , 2000 , 2004 ) and twice as an assistant coach ( 2008 , 2016 ) .\nretrenching , stagecoach sold its companies in new england to peter pan bus lines . companies in the southwest , west , and rocky mountain regions , along with company headquarters , were sold to kohlberg kravis roberts to form coach america , and companies in the southeastern united states were sold to linconshire management , rebranded as american coach lines or under the previous names of subsidiaries , all at heavy losses . the contract transit division was flipped to competitor first transit . as a result of the sale of most of coach usa ' s operations , the company ' s headquarters were relocated from texas to the community coach garage in paramus , new jersey . [ 2 ]\nin north america , we operate the urltoken inter - city coach brand , as well as commuter , tour and charter services .\nusa basketball women\u2019s national team director carol callan serves as chair of the usa women\u2019s national team steering committee . the committee also includes three - time olympic and two - time world championship gold medalist katie smith as the athlete representative ; representing the wnba is the league\u2019s chief operating officer jay parry ; university of connecticut head coach geno auriemma , who coached usa teams to gold medals at the past two olympics and fiba world championships and will serve as a special advisor ; and two - time olympic and 1998 fiba world championship gold medalist ruthie bolton is the at - large representative .\nnever want to see someone lose their job . i have no doubt that this talented group of players will qualify for russia ' 18 # usa \ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8\ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8\ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8\nall of coach usa\u2019s new mci models come equipped with three - point passenger seat belts , wheelchair lifts , wi - fi , 110 - volt and power outlets , gps and saucon asset tracking systems . electronic stability control , smartire and a fire suppression system are standard safety features .\nunited states men ' s national team coach jurgen klinsmann has been relieved of his duties , u . s . soccer announced monday .\nhailed by usa today as one of the \u201cworld\u2019s fitness elite\u201d . learn by doing with one of america ' s top fitness experts * . . . .\neurope , middle east , asia pacific , africa and the usa and have recently provided solutions to candidates and clients in 34 different countries . . . .\nstagecoach group plc and coach usa , inc . , et al . - acquisition of control of assets - american coach lines of atlanta , inc . ; cusa at , llc ; cusa awc , llc ; cusa elko , llc ; cusa , kbc , llc ; cusa pcstc , llc ; cusa prts , llc ; cusa raz , llc ; dillon ' s bus service , inc . ; and lakefront lines , inc .\nfederal register : : stagecoach group plc and coach usa , inc . , et al . - acquisition of control of assets - american coach lines of atlanta , inc . ; cusa at , llc ; cusa awc , llc ; cusa elko , llc ; cusa , kbc , llc ; cusa pcstc , llc ; cusa prts , llc ; cusa raz , llc ; dillon ' s bus service , inc . ; and lakefront lines , inc .\nfrom left to right : thomas valles , victor puentes , damacio diaz , johnny samaniego , jose cardenas , danny diaz , coach jim white .\nsince 1939 , lenzner coach lines has been serving customers in pittsburgh and its surrounding communities with quality and consistency . lenzner coach lines employs 190 + individuals and has a fleet of more than 75 vehicles ranging from luxury 47 and 55 passenger motorcoaches , 25 passenger vans , and unique sightseeing trolleys .\nyou are signing up to receive coach emails . you can withdraw your consent at any time . read our privacy policy or contact us for more details\nkrzyzewski is the only men ' s coach to have won gold at the olympics and the fiba world cup , while also possessing an ncaa championship .\nfernando torres , 61 , is a driver for coach usa , the parent company of megabus . com . torres said workers hoped to organize a union to improve the company ' s safety standards and benefits . the employees voted 118 to 73 against joining the international association of sheet metal , air , rail and transportation workers .\nstagecoach group announced in december 2002 a 12 to 18 - month strategy to restructure coach usa and identified a number of businesses that it intended to sell . the sale of the transit and new england regions have already been announced , along with the disposal of some small taxi operations in kansas city , long island and indianapolis .\nstagecoach group is one of the world ' s largest transportation groups , with operations in the uk , the usa , canada , hong kong , mainland china and new zealand .\nstagecoach is the uk\u2019s biggest bus and coach operator . we have major city bus operations in london , manchester , liverpool , newcastle , hull , sheffield , oxford and cambridge , as well as inter - urban services linking smaller locations . we also run the low - cost coach service urltoken in the uk .\nthe head coach reports directly to the site manager , with an understanding that the company owner oversees all team program expectations , and reviews overall . . .\nthe washington huskies ( 6 - 1 ) outscored the university of oregon ducks ( 5 - 2 ) 20 - 17 to take the 2017 usa basketball women\u2019s 3x3 national tournament crown .\n\u00a9 2018 tapestry , inc . tapestry , coach , kate spade , stuart weitzman and corresponding logos / designs are trademarks owned by subsidiaries of tapestry , inc .\nright now , it ' s all about the name on the front of your jersey .\nsights & sounds from the usa basketball women ' s u19 world cup team trials .\nthe head coach shall be the leader for their program and sets the example for the technical needs and goals of all other coaches including and especially lower . . .\nmegabus , inc . , premier motor coach company , is seeking an operations supervisor for its elizabeth , nj location under the direct supervision of the operations . . .\nmegabus . com , a subsidiary of coach usa , launched in april 2006 and is one of the largest intercity express bus service providers in north america , transporting more than 13 million travelers . in addition to affordable fares , urltoken offers customers state - of - the - art environmentally - friendly buses with free wi - fi , power outlets and restrooms .\nlearn more about the mcfarland , usa true story by watching the jim white interview below . also , take a closer look at the diaz family , who had seven children run for mcfarland .\nrams make sean mcvay youngest head coach in nfl history former redskins oc sean mcvay , 30 , takes the reins to the rams . check out this story on urltoken urltoken\nin being named to the rams ' top job , former washington redskins offensive coordinator sean mcvay , 30 , becomes the youngest coach to ever lead a team . former oakland raiders coach lane kiffin , who was appointed to the position at 31 in 2007 , was the previous holder of the title . mcvay turns 31 on jan . 24 .\nhailed by usa today as one of the \u201cworld\u2019s fitness elite\u201d . while\nin30 fat loss\nis a brand new company , the founder joe carabase is known as one of the top . . .\nstaley won a total of 10 gold medals as an athlete , including three olympic and two fiba world championship gold medals , one bronze medal and seven international invitational titles from 1989 - 2004 . she then transitioned into the coaching ranks , received her first usa basketball coaching assignment as an assistant to the 2006 usa world championship team and was later asked to remain on board through the 2008 olympics . with staley on the sideline , the usa national team from 2006 - 08 posted a 32 - 2 record , captured the 2008 olympic and 2007 fiba americas championship gold medals and the 2006 fiba world championship bronze medal .\ntaking down previously undefeated france with a dominant 95 - 52 win , the usa men captured a fifth - straight fiba u17 world cup gold medal on july 8 at union athletic club in santa fe , argentina .\ntrailing 28 - 21 after the game ' s first 10 minutes , the usa outscored canada 99 - 43 over the final three quarters and posted a 120 - 71 victory in the fiba u17 world cup semifinals .\nlisting on the nasdaq in 1996 under ticker tour , and later switching to the new york stock exchange under stock ticker cyi , coach usa , under the leadership of richard kristinik , would expand quickly , acquiring companies throughout the united states in the next three years to expand to over 5 , 000 buses and many more taxicabs , as its acquisitions also included yellow cab firms throughout the united states .\nthe rams ' deal with mcvay is for five years , a person with knowledge of the contract told usa today sports ' tom pelissero . the person spoke on condition of anonymity because terms had not been made public .\nit was also a remarkable year in 2009 - 10 for krzyzewski . he directed duke to a fourth ncaa national championship , then in the summer led the usa to its first fiba world championship gold medal since 1994 .\nklinsmann ' s hiring in 2011 was met with fanfare from fans and gulati , who called him\na highly accomplished player and coach with the experience and knowledge to advance the program .\nplease use the search tools to the right to find open positions . thank you for your interest in coach usa ! in compliance with federal and state equal employment opportunity laws , qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race , color , religion , sex , sexual orientation , gender identity , national origin , age , marital status , veteran status , non - job related disability or any other protected group status .\nselected the national collegiate coach of the year 12 times in eight different seasons , coach k averaged 26 . 9 wins per season during his first 36 - years at duke and posted 14 30 - win seasons , including 30 or more victories in 11 of the past 19 years ( through 2015 - 16 ) . krzyzewski ' s 14 30 - win seasons are the most in college basketball history .\ntraveling from : select origin waukesha i - 94 and hwy 18 - barker road park and ride downtown milwaukee intermodal / amtrak station milwaukee - mitchell airport milwaukee - coach usa park and ride 13th street racine - petro station / iron skillet i - 94 / hwy 20 kenosha - the brat stop i - 94 / hwy 50 o - hare intl . airport terminals 1 , 2 , 3 o - hare intl . airport terminal 5\ndeparture from : select origin waukesha i - 94 and hwy 18 - barker road park and ride downtown milwaukee intermodal / amtrak station milwaukee - mitchell airport milwaukee - coach usa park and ride 13th street racine - petro station / iron skillet i - 94 / hwy 20 kenosha - the brat stop i - 94 / hwy 50 o - hare intl . airport terminals 1 , 2 , 3 o - hare intl . airport terminal 5\nalready qualified for two of the 16 world cup slots are host spain and the usa as defending olympic champions . the 14 remaining spots will be decided through fiba zone ( africa , americas , asia / oceania and europe ) qualifying tournaments in 2017 .\nin her most successful season as a head coach to date , staley led her team in 2014 - 15 to a 34 - 3 record , a share of the sec regular season title , the sec tournament crown and was a co - sec coach of the year . she piloted south carolina to its first ncaa final four in program history . further , the gamecocks also reached the no . 1 spot in the national polls for the first time in history .\n\u201cbeing named head coach of the usa national team is a tremendous honor , \u201d said staley , who was enshrined into the naismith memorial basketball hall of fame in 2013 and the women\u2019s basketball hall of fame in 2012 . \u201cas a player , i was humbled each time i wore the uniform and this feels no different . i will do my very best to uphold the standards and winning tradition of the national team , and must thank the selection committee for having faith in my abilities as a coach to trust me with such an important role . i would also like to thank my teams at temple and south carolina for putting me in this coveted position . they allowed me to learn and grow on the job and i am truly grateful . \u201d\ngulati flew to california to meet with klinsmann in person and break the news to him directly . the coach had just returned from a trip to his native germany , where he attended a state dinner with president obama and german chancellor angela merkel .\nwhen krzyzewski was just 26 , bob knight , his former coach at army , hired him as a graduate assistant at indiana university . that 1975 iu squad posted an 18 - 0 big ten conference mark and an overall 31 - 1 record .\nyes . the mcfarland , usa true story confirms that at first , the mother of the diaz brothers - - david , damacio and danny - - forbid them from competing . she eventually concluded that it was good for them as long as they still worked . - bakersfieldcalifornian . com\n. mr . yusim requests that the board disallow the sale of any subsidiaries of coach america until the secretary is allowed to hear the two cases . because we have received a timely comment in opposition to the application , we will not grant tentative authority under\nurltoken conducted this jim white interview . the legendary former mcfarland cross country coach talks about what it was like to have a movie made about his experience coaching the team . he says that it ' s not all true but he ' s okay with that .\nmcvay will have some veteran held on his staff , as wade phillips is joining the team as the defensive coordinator on a lucrative three - year deal , a person familiar with the move told usa today sports ' tom pelissero . the person spoke on condition of anoymity because the move had not been announced .\nseventy - nine percent of respondents reported they plan on purchasing an estimated 696 new vehicles in 2015 , with top supplier choices being prevost , motor coach industries , temsa , and abc companies / van hool . meanwhile , 63 % of respondents say they plan on purchasing approximately 151 used vehicles in the coming year . only 30 % of those combined vehicle purchases reported are firm . additionally , 72 % of respondents said they are exploring purchasing a refurbished coach instead of purchasing brand new , with 34 % saying they already own refurbished vehicles .\nat more than 90 % , other coach companies are the top competition for this year\u2019s respondents , with 39 % of operators reporting that hiring / retaining drivers is their biggest challenge , followed by dealing with increased competition and equipment issues with 13 % and 10 % , respectively .\nyes , and at times the white family paid for new shoes and clothing for the team out of their own pockets . on one occasion , mrs . diaz made 200 dozen tamales to send the team to asia . coach white took the orders and delivered them . - kget 17\nprior to arriving at south carolina , staley was the head coach at temple for eight years ( 2000 - 01 through 2007 - 08 ) , where she took over a program that had not seen a winning record since 1989 - 90 and had never won the atlantic 10 conference tournament .\nthe usa owns a record nine gold medals , one silver medal and two bronze medals in fiba world championship play , while compiling an all - time 103 - 21 record at the event . in 2014 , the most recent world championship , the u . s . took the gold medal , while spain captured silver and australia won bronze .\nthe u . s . concluded krzyzewski ' s usa basketball coaching tenure by finishing 8 - 0 in rio de janeiro to claim a third consecutive olympic gold medal . he did it with a u . s . team that featured just two returning olympians and 10 others who were making their first olympic appearance . winning its eight olympic games by 22 . 5 points a game , krzyzewski concluded his usa national team coaching career riding a 76 - game win streak that included 53 straight wins in fiba and fiba americas competitions and 23 consecutive victories in exhibition games . the streak dates back to the bronze medal game ( sept . 2 , 2006 ) of the 2006 fiba world championship in japan .\ngoing green . coach usa is doing its part to be an environmentally friendly company . we are helping to make bus travel the best alternative and\ngreen\nform of transportation there is . we have reduced the carbon impact of our business ( co2 compared with sales ) by 37 % in the united states and by 26 % in canada over the past four years . this has been achieved through programs focused on improving energy efficiency at our facilities ; reducing carbon emissions from our fleet and helping our customers achieve greener transportation services . our urltoken inter - city bus service has been recognized as the greenest operator in the bus industry by the united motorcoach association .\nall our services are delivered in deluxe motor coach buses equipped with state - of - the - art equipment including dvd players with monitors , bathroom , air conditioning , reclining seats , footrests , and extensive luggage areas both inside and underneath the bus . free wifi is also available on many of our buses .\nfrom 1969 - 74 , krzyzewski served his country . he directed service teams for three years and then followed that up with two years as head coach of the u . s . military academy prep school in belvoir , va . in 1974 , he resigned from the army having attained the rank of captain .\nyes . like in the movie , thomas valles went to an overpass above highway 99 one night after his parents got into a horrible fight .\ni was standing there . i didn ' t want to go home ,\nsays thomas .\ni can ' t say i was going to jump , but i was thinking about my life and why some people would jump . all of a sudden i saw these headlights and it was mr . white in his ' 59 chevy .\ncoach white called thomas over . he got into the truck and began to talk with coach white about his difficulties at home .\nin which mr . yusim alleges that his employer , an entity called midnight sun tours , inc . , and his employer ' s corporate parents ( including coach america ) discriminated against drivers who accurately reported their hours of service . according to mr . yusim , these two cases were automatically stayed as a result of the bankruptcy proceedings pursuant to\nyes . however , it happened a little differently than in the movie . the real coach jim white took both the boys and girls cross country teams to the california central coast beach at cayucos during the 1985 season ( not the 1987 season ) . it was indeed the first time that many of the kids ever saw the ocean . - john harte\ncoach jim white ( kevin costner ) is the new pe teacher in mcfarland , an economically challenged town in california ' s farm - rich central valley . white sees the athletic potential at the predominantly latino high school and decides to put together a cross country team . he offers the kids a chance to know what it feels like to be champions .\ncapuano was previously the head coach of the new york islanders from 2010 - 2017 . through his seven - plus seasons with the islanders , capuano accumulated 227 wins and led the team to the postseason on three occasions . in 2014 - 15 , he led the club to its most wins ( 47 ) and points ( 101 ) since 1983 - 84 .\nno . director niki caro chose to omit luis partida , who in the movie is replaced with david diaz .\nniki caro wanted to show more family in the movie so they chose me ,\nsays the real david diaz , who actually graduated during the school year before the first state title win . david is represented in the mcfarland , usa movie along with two of his brothers , damacio and danny .\nkrzyzewski ' s back - to - back ncaa titles in 1991 and 1992 made him just the second coach since ucla ' s wooden ( florida\u2019s billy donovan is the other ) to repeat as national champions . additionally , he moved ahead of wooden to rank first on the chart of coaches who have led their respective schools to a number one national ranking in 16 different seasons .\nthis is an exciting day for the los angeles rams as we welcome sean mcvay as our new head coach ,\nrams owner stan kroenke said in a release .\nthe accomplishments and success that he has rendered in less than a decade in our league are remarkable . i am confident in his vision to make this team a consistent winner and to ultimately bring a super bowl title home to los angeles .\nohio - based lakefront lines is taking delivery of 10 j4500s . lakefront lines was established in 1964 and has grown to become ohio\u2019s largest motor coach company . having logged nearly 4 . 8 million miles in the last year alone , van galder bus co . will receive the other 10 j4500s . van galder operates a fleet of 36 j4500 coaches used on daily service to o ' hare airport along with service to downtown chicago .\nthe mcfarland , usa true story supports that mcfarland high school won nine cif california state championships in cross country ( including five in a row ) and held a streak of attending the state championship meet 24 years in a row . that streak ended while the movie was in production , after the small school was elevated to division i status , a byproduct of their success . they were cross country state champs in 1987 , 1992 , 1993 , 1994 , 1995 , 1996 , 1999 , 2000 and 2001 .\nthe real jim white and wife cheryl white actually have three daughters , tami , julie and jami . julie and jami are depicted in the mcfarland , usa movie . they are portrayed to be 15 and 10 , a few years younger than they actually were at the time of the first state title in 1987 ( the girls were in college at the time ) . all three girls graduated with degrees in education from lubbock christian university in lubbock , texas ; tami in 1985 , julie in 1988 , and jami in 1991 . - lcu . edu\nyes . dozens of coach jim white ' s runners ended up going to college or into the armed forces . all seven diaz children went to college and all seven returned to mcfarland where they live today . many of white ' s former runners credit him with inspiring them to achieve personal and career goals they would have otherwise deemed impossible ( urltoken ) . some , like david diaz , became teachers themselves . thomas valles went on to become a prison guard ( la times ) .\nmembers of mcfarland ' s diaz family reflect on their time as cross country runners under coach jim white at mcfarland high school . included in the segment , titled\nmcfarland ' s family of champions ,\nare danny diaz , daughter delia diaz , gabriel diaz , damacio diaz , david diaz , diego diaz , and father and mother paul and juanita diaz . they talk about being inspired to strive for something beyond picking in the fields . all seven diaz children ran for jim white and all seven went on to college .\nno , the real coach jim white actually started coaching cross country at mcfarland high school in 1980 . however , he had been a teacher in the mcfarland school district since 1964 , following his graduation from pepperdine university . back then , mcfarland was largely white demographically . he retired in 2003 after 23 years of coaching boys cross country . the movie pushes up his arrival and coaching position at mcfarland to 1987 , the first year his cross country team attended and won the state championship ( 1987 was also the very first year that california had a state championship ) .\nthe coach america subsidiaries are currently involved in proceedings instituted under chapter 11 of the bankruptcy code , having filed a voluntary petition for relief with the u . s . bankruptcy court for the district of delaware on january 3 , 2012 , and a motion to sell substantially all of their assets and effectively to liquidate on january 13 , 2012 . according to applicants , the transaction described above is evidenced by an asset purchase agreement entered by the parties on may 17 , 2012 , and was approved by the u . s . bankruptcy court for the district of delaware at a hearing on may 22 , 2012 .\nfollowing conclussion of the 2015 - 16 season , krzyzewski owned a dazzling 1 , 043 - 321 career record and a remarkable 76 . 5 winning percentage over his first 41 years of collegiate coaching . in his first 36 seasons at the durham campus , he logged a spectacular record of 970 - 262 for a striking 78 . 7 winning percentage . he ranks first all - time among ncaa division i coaches in career wins , and on jan . 25 , 2015 , became the first division i men ' s basketball coach to reach 1000 wins when duke defeated st . john\u2019s 77 - 68 at madison square garden .\nyes . to make up for the time they couldn ' t work in the fields due to cross country practice , jim white would sometimes give his time to them by helping them pick in the fields .\nsometimes i helped them work in the fields ,\nsays the real coach jim white ,\nbut more importantly , i had practice at a different time . if one or two of those boys couldn ' t make practice at four o ' clock ' cause they ' re just gettin ' in from work , then i might practice at 6 or 7 o ' clock with those boys . so i ' d have two practices .\n- kget 17"]}
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", "topic": 0}], "title": "goya foods", "paragraphs": ["goya foods inc . - company profile , information , business description , history , background information on goya foods inc .\ngoya foods selects meriterese racanelli , m . s . as nutritionist & food scientist\ngoya foods & the spain - u . s . chamber of commerce honors henry cardenas with the iii goya hispanic achievement award\nwith the headline : joseph a . unanue , 88 , the former chief executive of goya foods .\ngoya foods : a new conquistador ?\nsales marketing , march 15 , 1969 , pp . 37 - 38 .\nupdate , may 17 , 2017 , 6 : 25pmet : on may 16 , goya foods issued a statement clarifying its position . it denies that a letter specifically mentioning oscar l\u00f3pez rivera was ever written by goya and that the initial may 15 el diario report that a letter was sent to the parade was \u201cfalse and contentious . \u201d huffpost latino voices also spoke with goya foods . in that story , goya said that \u201c the letter was false and not written by rafael toro\u2026 or any employees or affiliates of goya foods . \u201d\nrichards , rhonda ,\ngoya foods born of a job lost ,\nusa today , may 10 , 1993 , pp . 1e - 2e .\noctober 1 , 1984 , pp . 234 , 236 . trager , cara s . ,\ngoya foods tests mainstream market ' s waters ,\nmultiple calls and messages to goya foods\u2019 public relations team from latino usa to respond to the parade\u2019s tuesday statement have not been returned . on tuesday night , the new york daily news reported that goya foods\u2019 spokesperson rafael toro attributed the decision to a \u201cbusiness decision . \u201d there was no mention of l\u00f3pez rivera .\nquality goya products are available at thousands of stores . if you can ' t find the goya product you ' re looking for , ask your store to order them or contact your nearest goya foods facility for information on availability in your area .\neditor\u2019s note : the original headline for this may 16 story was called , \u201cciting oscar l\u00f3pez rivera , goya foods ends relationship with puerto rican day parade , \u201d but once it appeared that many questions arose from what el diario initially reported , the headline was changed to \u201cgoya foods ends relationship with puerto rican day parade . \u201d\ntrager , cara s . ,\ngoya foods tests mainstream market ' s waters ,\nadvertising age , february 9 , 1987 , pp . s20 - s21 .\n, president of goya foods .\nit is the culmination of almost 80 years of hard work and part of a 10 year strategic plan , designed to reach new consumers and strengthen the goya brand worldwide .\nsince the el diario story was first published on monday , a reference to the goya letter has since been scrubbed from the story . a cached screen grab from the monday story still shows reference to a letter from goya foods and the quote in spanish that latino usa translated ( a goya foods may 16 statement said that the el diario report of a letter was \u201cfalse and contentious\u201d ) .\nmarch 26 , 1984 , pp . d1 , d8 . lowenstein , roger ,\ngoya foods inc . no . 1 in hispanic market , aims to broaden base ,\ngoya foods grows with u . s . hispanic population goya , the nation ' s largest hispanic - owned food company is celebrating its 75th anniversary . the privately - held company started out as a single store in manhattan .\ngoya foods had the sense to see this shameless ploy for what it was . i sincerely hope the rest of the parade ' s sponsors follow suit in refusing to honor terror .\nthe first lady appeared in tampa , florida today to help announce a commitment by goya foods to put resources behind the usda myplate ( or miplato in spanish ) food group symbol . the company is creating various materials such as brochures , posters , coupons and cookbooks for consumers , developing educations tools for elementary school children , and imprinting the miplato icon on some goya foods products .\n. goya products have their roots in the culinary traditions of hispanic communities around the world ; their combination of authentic ingredients , robust seasonings and convenient preparation make them ideal for every taste and every table . for more information on goya foods , please visit\nlowenstein , roger ,\ngoya foods inc . no . 1 in hispanic market , aims to broaden base ,\nwall street journal , march 23 , 1982 , pp . 1 , 24 .\n- - - - - - ,\nnew jersey - based goya foods targets ' new hispanics ,\n' knight - ridder / tribune business news , september 26 , 1997 , p . 926b0961 .\nbob and peter unanue , the third generation at the helm of goya foods , talk about their grandfather prudencio\u2019s dream and the secret ingredient that made it the largest hispanic company in the u . s .\nas ceo of goya foods since 2004 , the 53 - year - old leads the third generation that ' s running the privately held company . talkative and alternately serious and dry - witted , unanue is most passionate when talking about goya ' s mission and its customers .\nfounded in 1936 , goya foods , inc . is america ' s largest hispanic - owned food company , and has established itself as the leader in latin american food and condiments . goya manufactures , packages and distributes over 2 , 200 high - quality food products from the\nthis year goya foods , the largest , hispanic - owned u . s . food company , celebrates 80 years offering latin cuisine to tables across the country . but it\u2019s goya\u2019s renowned president and ceo , bob unanue , who is the face of goya , and credited with its uber success and fast hold to an ever evolving market .\nherman : robert unanue is the president of goya foods and is the third generation of his family to run the privately held company . at the headquarters in secaucus , new jersey , he flips through a 500 - page coffee table - size book chronicling goya ' s history .\ngoya foods remains firm in its goal of being the brand of choice for authentic latin cuisine while retaining its family - oriented approach to its consumers and its roots in the culinary traditions of hispanic communities throughout the world .\njoseph a . unanue , who as chief executive helped goya foods become the largest family - owned hispanic food company in the united states , died on wednesday at his home in alpine , n . j . he was 88 .\ngoya foods , the largest hispanic - owned food company in the united states , celebrates the grand opening of its new state of the art and sustainable corporate headquarters in new jersey as part of a 10 - year global expansion . the video takes viewers through the history of goya from 1936 to 2015 .\ngoya ' s new headquarters in jersey city , located about a mile south from its previous location in secaucus . courtesy of goya .\nthe premier source for authentic latino cuisine , goya foods is the largest , hispanic - owned food company in the united states . founded in 1936 by don prudencio unanue and his wife carolina , both from spain , the goya story is as much about the importance of family as it is about achieving the american dream .\ngoya has fostered a longstanding history in leading the culinary culture of latin cuisine in the united states while solidifying its position as an iconic symbol beginning in new york city . the company\u2019s commitment to excellence is the cornerstone of goya\u2019s popular credo , \u201cif it\u2019s goya , it has to be good\u201d . the result of this simple , yet deeply resonant pledge is the evolution of goya foods as a leader in the latin american food industry and a trusted american brand .\ngoya donates over 1 . 5 million pounds of food to feeding america\u00ae and local food banks as part of the goya gives \u2018can do\u2019 campaign\ngoya foods has ended its 60 - year relationship with the national puerto rican day parade , citing a social media campaign to boycott the company for supporting a parade honoring freed puerto rican prisoner oscar l\u00f3pez rivera , according to an el diario story on monday .\nmr . unanue and his son , who became chief operating officer , left goya foods after a disagreement with other family members about the company\u2019s direction . still , mr . unanue , a major shareholder , retained a seat on the board . he was also an adviser to the private equity firm that andy unanue started after leaving goya .\n, executive vice president of goya foods .\nwe recognize the important role businesses play in leading the way for social and environmental change . each new facility will enable us to operate more efficiently and environmentally friendly as well as support our growth for many more years to come .\ncarlos ortiz \u201985 is vice president and general counsel of goya foods , inc . , the largest hispanic - owned food company in the united states . mr . ortiz ' s areas of responsibility at goya include corporate transactions and matters relating to labor and employment law , intellectual property , real property , corporate governance , government affairs and relations , crisis management and litigation .\nthe grand opening of goya ' s new location is scheduled for wednesday morning .\ngoya was started 72 years ago by prudencio unanue to give spanish immigrants authentic ingredients .\nunidentified man # 2 : if it ' s goya it has to be good .\ngoya foods , the nation ' s oldest and best - known hispanic food company , has withdrawn its support from the national puerto rican day parade in new york city , given the parade ' s recent decision to become a vehicle with which to honor unrepentant faln terrorist oscar l\u00f3pez rivera . but what of the other sponsors ?\nby the early 1980s\ngoya was just sitting pretty as the hispanic market started growing ,\nsays john stanton , a professor of food marketing at st . joseph ' s university in philadelphia .\nthen what happened in the u . s . was american consumers started wanting to eat slightly more traditional hispanic foods .\nfound a worm in the can of goya pigeon peas and got sick to my stomach .\nin a statement shared with media on tuesday , the parade\u2019s board did not mention that goya foods had sent a letter as to why the company had ceased its sponsorship or that it was because of l\u00f3pez rivera , whose sentence was commuted in january by president obama and who is being honored at parade\u2019s 2017 edition on june 11 in new york city .\n* this post has been corrected to show that goya does in fact make sardines . hooray !\nas ceo of goya , bob unanue runs one of the country ' s biggest family - owned companies .\nbrown , christie ,\ngoya o ' boya ,\nforbes , february 26 , 1996 , p . 102 .\n1 . the founder purchased the name goya from a moroccan sardine - importer for $ 1 in 1936 . he was a fan of the artist francisco goya . it\u2019s unfortunate that the company does not sell sardines . hello , heritage ? *\n\u201cthis decision was a result of an aggressive social media campaign against our company and excellent products , giving us the reason that we were sponsoring a terrorist and member of the faln [ armed forces of national liberation ] , whose name is oscar l\u00f3pez , \u201d read part of a letter that el diario said goya foods sent to the board members of the parade . ( latino usa translated the spanish text of the letter that el diario reported . )\nwe ' re all hands on ,\nsays peter unanue , 41 , bob ' s younger brother who joined goya almost 11 years ago and oversees goya ' s distribution network . another brother , tom , runs the florida operations with their cousin .\ncharlie herman of member station wnyc in new york reports on how goya built its business and what they want to do now .\ngoya sales target : not just hispanic ,\nnew york times , march 26 , 1984 , pp . d1 , d8 .\nonline supporters of the parade\u2019s decision to honor l\u00f3pez rivera are now calling for a boycott against goya , although it is unclear how exactly this is being organized . meanwhile , online supporters of goya\u2019s decision are suggesting that other companies like jetblue should also stop sponsoring the parade .\naside from all of this , goya is the first , and to date the only , latino company to be exhibited in the smithsonian .\nvp peter unanue , ceo bob unanue , and vp joe perez have moved goya ' s marketing mainstream . / / david yellen for forbes\napril 23 , 1979 , pp . d1 , d5 . walters , david c . ,\ngoya grows , seeks new market ,\nwheelan , carol ,\ngoya gains as hispanic market grows ,\nfood & beverage marketing , november 1986 , pp . 27 - 28 .\nfebruary 26 , 1996 , p . 102 . deutsch , claudia h . ,\ngoya braces for a challenge from the food giants ,\nfebruary 9 , 1987 , pp . s20 - s21 . vidal , david ,\ngoya : spanish flavor in u . s . ,\nthe company fills the pantries , refrigerators and freezers of the growing number of u . s . hispanic households . it has 3 , 000 employees , excluding hundreds of sales representatives and truck drivers , and is estimated to generate more than $ 1 billion in sales per year . it ' s the usa ' s largest hispanic foods company and one of the biggest family - owned companies .\nit was just last week , though , that the parade took the decision that begat goya ' s decision . per the observer ( ny ) :\nupdate , may 17 , 2017 , 4 : 15pmet : at a press conference in puerto rico , oscar l\u00f3pez rivera called for a goya boycott .\nwalters , david c . ,\ngoya grows , seeks new market ,\nchristian science monitor , may 27 , 1993 , p . 8 .\nmy grandmother was cooking and used half a can of goya canned tomato sauce . after adding it to the dish , she found a small piece of metal that resembles a small colander that you would find on a piece of machinery . in the past she has found an identical piece of metal in another can of tomato sauce . i hear bad reviews like this about goya pretty often . we will no longer be buying goya products after this second encounter .\ngiges , nancy ,\nhispanic marketer goya plans mass - market bid ,\nadvertising age , october 11 , 1982 , pp . 4 , 61 .\ni found a worm in one of the goya gandules can . it was nasty disgusting . who knows how many we ate before i found that one .\nhere , it ' s still a badge of honor to stay at the company for decades . rebecca rodriguez - llerena , a goya employee for more than 35 years , for instance , worked her way up to running goya ' s secaucus warehouse , a job her father had when he retired after 37 years .\nthere ' s no sleek , modern office furniture , high - price artwork , flat - screen tv screens or uniformed security guards . in what could be a symbol for goya ' s throwback culture , the lobby instead features portraits of unanue family members , posters that depict goya products and two friendly , bilingual receptionists .\nthe culture reflects that most goya employees are hispanic and speak spanish , although neither is a requirement for employment . the familylike culture is intentional , unanue says .\ni wanted to do something different ,\nhe says . he returned to goya when family called , asking him to run the florida operation in 1999 .\nschultz , ellen ,\ngoya crosses all the borders ,\nmarketing & media decisions , september 1986 , pp . 78 - 80 , 82 , 84 .\n, totaling nearly 900 , 000 - square - feet on 58 acres of land .\nthis marks the largest expansion in goya ' s history ,\nsays\ni went to fancy fruits in east colonial , bought my gandules , goya as usual . i opened the can , put my bean to cook and for my surprise , i found a disgusting long worm in my gandules . i used to buy goya products , but after this disgusting experience , myself , my family and friends no longer purchase goya products . this happen like 2 wks ago . till today i ' m unable to eat beans . i get sick to my stomach .\nthough none of his children , ages 9 to 29 , work at the company , unanue is intent on seeing goya make it to that rare fourth generation someday .\nmccoy , frank ,\ngoya : a lot more than black beans and sofrito ,\nbusiness week , december 7 , 1987 , pp . 137 - 138 .\nvidal , david ,\ngoya : spanish flavor in u . s . ,\nnew york times , april 23 , 1979 , pp . d1 , d5 .\nbought a bag of goya brand broccoli from a local mini - market . brought the bag home and cooked with it . turns out , the broccoli had a terribly fishy smell and tasted like innards of a fish too . i don ' t know if this is a problem with my local corner store or fine folks over at goya . after reading all the reviews on this website , it ' s hard to tell because both seem equally likely . living in puerto rico , where there is a huge goya manufacturing plant , it seems like it might be difficult avoiding goya products altogether . but i will definitely be suspicious of the brand from here onward .\n\u201cgoya has announced that it will not be sponsoring the parade this year , \u201d jorge bonilla posted on the company\u2019s facebook page . \u201cthank you goya for listening to the people that have supported you for decades . we hope that the parade organizers re - think their strategy of radicalizing the activity by making it a celebration of violence . \u201d\nsummer grilling excitement starts when the authentic flavors of goya\u00ae meet the fresh taste of perdue\u00ae chicken . check out the new collection of flavorful grilling recipes that we created together .\ngoya , the nation ' s largest hispanic - owned food company is celebrating its 75th anniversary . the privately - held company started out as a single store in manhattan .\nwent to soak my garbanzos this evening to make a stew tomorrow and as i fill the bowl with water to rinse them they were infested with beetles . upon googling the description of the beetle it turns out that the infestation occurs during storage which makes you wonder how clean and well kept these goya facilities are . i had a second bag of goya garbanzos and upon further inspection there were live bugs in there as well . will never purchase anything goya ever again . i will be returning this to publix tomorrow morning .\ngoya will close a distribution center in long island , where it has been located for 17 years , and has offered 57 workers there the chance to relocate to jersey city .\non monday , new york state senator ruben diaz placed the blame on goya\u2019s decision directly on the parade\u2019s new leadership , an allegation the parade board has not yet directly addressed .\nbriceno , carlos ,\ngoya says its soft drinks speak the language of new immigrants ,\nbeverage world ( perspectives ) , august 31 , 1997 , p . 22 .\nin addition , goya boasts an impressive employee roster : of its 3500 employees , the majority of them are either latino immigrants , or first - generation americans of latino descent .\ni bought goya ceviche seasoning at heb and it say it expires in 2017 so i used more than half of the bottle but i had a little bit and i pour it in some meat and string of white and mold string came out and was so disgusted by it . i will never buy goya again no matter what it is . . .\ncharlie herman , byline : like any successful business , goya has to offer what its customers want . and that means understanding that sometimes a bean is not just a bean .\nprudencio unanue initially sold spanish condiments in new york until the spanish civil war cut off his supplies . by then , he had a wife and four sons to feed , so he began importing\ngoya\nsardines from a moroccan cannery . he bought the rights to the goya name for $ 1 because it was easier to pronounce than his own name .\nthis was so disgusting as i ' m cooking i ' m thinking why is there meat in my white rice ? ! and looked in the jar and see little pieces of meat in the goya sofrito which clearly doesn ' t have meat products in it . very , very , very disgusting . i ' m very much don ' t with goya !\nand georgia . goya ' s cutting edge , high tech facilities will maintain its mission to produce authentic and affordable products with premium quality and superior taste to national and global markets .\nhis father died at age 48 . some goya milestones \u2014 such as the inauguration of the secaucus plant in 1976 \u2014 are entwined in his memory with watching his father suffer with leukemia .\ndeutsch , claudia h . ,\ngoya braces for a challenge from the food giants ,\nnew york times , february 24 , 1991 , sec . 3 , p . 5 .\nandy unanue said some supermarkets were initially reluctant to give goya shelf space alongside more mainstream items and , instead offered the company a separate section for its goods . \u201cinstead of refusing the lesser offer , he used it to the company\u2019s advantage and took it , \u201d he said . \u201cwe still have some stores that have goya sections , and that is because of my dad . \u201d\nthat rift has been healed , unanue says , as family members have settled business matters and reconciled . joseph will soon return to the goya board , where he will join bob and francisco .\njersey city - goya opens its new $ 127 million corporate headquarters on county road next week , a move that comes as part of the spanish food giant ' s $ 500 million global expansion .\n\u201cboycott # goya . for decades they\u2019ve made billions from puerto rican consumers and now they bail out from the puerto rican nationalist parade because the parade is honoring # oscarlopez , \u201d wrote yuizana ortiz .\naccording to goya , the company has been involved with the parade since the very first parade in 1958 . in the following video from 2014 , toro said the brand was \u201csynonymous\u201d with the parade .\nat 350 county road in jersey city . in honor of the opening , goya will donate 25 , 000 pounds of food to five local food pantries , funds to the golden door charter school in\ncelebrate summer by stocking up on your favorite goya\u00ae summer essentials products , and you can get $ 3 back . registration is free ! offer good through 9 / 3 / 18 , at participating retailers .\nfrom beans and rice , to quinoa , olive oil , seasoning , condiments , and even sardines , goya has been a mainstay for the newly immigrated - - especially those homesick for a family meal .\ni bought a set of 6 malta goya at a local store . today i was drinking from one of the bottles and i took a pick on the inside . i found this thing , i can ' t figure out what it is . i can attach the picture for your review . pretty disgusting . i was not able to determine what it is but i will never drink malta goya again .\noutsiders can practically chart immigration patterns by goya ' s growth , which has risen in places such as columbus , ohio ; pittsburgh ; raleigh - durham , n . c . ; and moab , utah .\nherman : to explain this more clearly , goya veteran joseph perez , who oversees sales and marketing , walks amidst the stacks of tropical flavored drinks and jars of olives and points to one can of beans .\ngoya ' s new headquarters , a 40 - acre lot on jersey city ' s industrial western edge , is about one mile south of its old location in secaucus , which it called home for four decades .\ngoya has not only marketed to the hispanic community though , it\u2019s been the marketing to non - hispanics that has contributed revenues to reach $ 1 . 3 billion in 2012 \u2013 that\u2019s a lot of tasty beans .\n5 . a poster of eva longoria hangs in the company\u2019s lobby . we\u2019re pretty sure it\u2019s this cover . we\u2019d like someone at goya to put a sign below this that reads , \u201cbody by frozen mixed vegetables . \u201d\n3 . goya keeps it in the family : fifteen relatives work at the 3 , 500 - person company . but none of the family members have appeared on the real housewives of new jersey . this is a disappointment .\n4 . the company is doing a good job at expanding without alienating its latino customer base . goya is currently building a distribution facility in texas to bring more products to mexicans and mexican - americans . smart business strategy .\nin short , it appears that goya ' s\nbusiness decision\nwas to not have anything to do with an organization that would march an unrepentant terrorist down fifth avenue while hailing him as a\nnational liberation hero\n.\nhis father , anthony , an engineer by training , exposed his kids to life outside goya . for a brief stint , the family moved to maryland where anthony worked for the federal government . when they returned to new jersey , however , anthony started bringing 10 - year - old bob to goya ' s packing plant on saturdays . he says he can still remember the smell of yerba mate , the aromatic tea from argentina that used to dominate the air .\nalmost daily , goya drivers deliver cases of products to tens of thousands of u . s . food stores , from supermarket chains in texas to independent mom - and - pop bodegas in new york city to the wal - mart chain . it ' s a more costly method than dropping off jumbo shipments once a week and letting stores warehouse goods , but it lets goya offer greater variety and ensure that products match each store ' s demographics , peter unanue says .\ni was making arroz con gandules , and when i poured the beans in my sauteed garlic , onion , and peppers , something big and green poured out of the bean can and it was a gross meal worm . my entire family is so grossed out by this . they don ' t want to look at this dish again . . . the expiration date on can is 2019 . there is a bunch of these same complaints . goya should not be in business if you can ' t keep bugs and worms out . it is disgusting and we will never buy goya products again . that goes for anyone i know that is aware of this happening . clean up your act goya . . .\nthe advertising campaign has reached south to florida , and will slowly expand westward . while goya is the strongest brand along the eastern seaboard , it has challengers in american west , where mexican companies have moved north of the border for a piece of the american market . goya is currently building a distribution facility in texas to more cheaply bring its american - made latino products to a huge chunk of the latino population : mexicans and mexican - americans living in texas and california .\naccording to unanue , the secret to goya\u2019s success has been its ability to adapt to the needs of people flooding to america in search of a better life , while hanging on to the culture of the food that ties their families together .\nfood that\u2019s good for you is a recurring theme for goya , particularly these days . unanue recently lost 50 pounds . he says it was all about finding a balance . \u201cnot too much food , sleep or work , \u201d he says .\nblack beans in the can all mush , skins off , smells like sulfur , top all liquid & the rest all solid . all 10 cans are the same - terrible and rotten . no return call from goya . done with them .\ni was about to cook the red beans when i sat it down and noticed something on the surface . i struggled to empty out the remains and saw something very disturbing . i don ' t want to eat from goya anymore ? ? ?\nis proud to be partners with goya . and with the opening of this new state of the art and sustainable corporate headquarters , i ' m proud that our partnership will continue to benefit the people of our state for years to come .\ni bought a bag of goya rice yesterday trying to stretch the meals for the week . when i made the first pot is when i found a maggot in the medium goya rice . i found it because i went to eat my food and there it was . so i went to the pot and there they all was it was , so nasty . i ' ve been using goya since i was 13 and never had this happen . it ' s wrong ' cause other families feed their kids this kind of rice . i ' m never buying it again . if i wanted to eat maggots i would have bought them but i bought rice , not maggots and this bag said it expires 2018 which at that point one fell out the bag .\nsince the change , goya has reinvested more profits , peter unanue says . family members and top executives , for instance , recently approved construction of a $ 26 million facility to expand its reach into central and south florida , where more hispanics have been moving .\ngoya\u00ae adobo adds super flavor in a flash . just sprinkle any of our vibrant blends , or our low - sodium versions over meats , poultry , seafood and vegetables before cooking . you can also use it to punch up the taste of sauces and marinades .\ngoya remained a private , entirely family - owned company in the 1990s . two of the founder ' s four sons and at least six of his 18 grandchildren were working for the firm . the unanues had a combined net worth estimated at $ 400 million in 1993 .\nburt flickinger : every store can have a different assortment , so if it ' s people from the caribbean and you have dominican consumers in one neighborhood and two blocks away cuban consumers , goya will have a slightly different assortment for preferences for consumers from different caribbean countries .\nat the groundbreaking ceremony in 2012 , gov . chris christie called the goya relocation\nevidence of the ' new jersey comeback . '\nsecaucus officials were less enthused , saying later that the jersey city tax deal was\na new low\nthat cost secaucus tax revenue .\njoseph was named chief executive in the mid - 1970s and had increased revenue to more than $ 1 billion , from $ 20 million , by the time he left in 2004 . under his watch , goya struck up a relationship with walmart and a number of grocery chains .\ni found a worm in the goya green pigeon beans when i was moving the beans around . this is disgusting . i ' ve seen others complained about this and nothing has been done . i will see if i can sue the industry . i ' m tired of this .\nastrachan says there ' s no evidence that hispanic - run businesses are any different than non - hispanic businesses , especially at the billion - dollar level . but visitors can immediately sense that goya is different when they enter its headquarters ' surprisingly modest 1970s - era wood - paneled lobby .\n\u201cwe are very disappointed at goya for pulling out of our parade via a phone call and with no rationale other than \u2018it was a business decision . \u2019 we have learned more through the press , since we have not yet received any official notification , in writing . \u201d the statement read . \u201cafter a 60 - year partnership , we would expect to , at the very least , discuss this very serious matter face - to - face . in the end , goya is jeopardizing the parade\u2019s commitment to 100 college and college - bound students who stood to receive parade scholarships . \u201d\ni am very disgusted with goya . i opened a can of green pigeon peas to make rice and beans . i look in the can and see a big maguey worm floating at the top . i called their customers service and they hung up on me . i have left messages , nothing . if a worm that big ends up in a can . it makes me wonder how clean is their processing center . disgusting . i hope the ceo spends all eternity opening cans of beans with worms as big as the one i had in my can . i will never buy goya again .\nherman : it ' s not only knowing the differences but it ' s making sure that can of beans is in the right store in the right neighborhood . to do that , goya - unlike many of its competitors - still delivers direct to stores , especially those corner groceries known as bodegas .\nin 1936 , the unanue family , immigrants from spain who were living in puerto rico , moved to new york in the hopes of finding better job opportunities . at the time , they catered strictly to hispanic families . prudencio purchased the rights to the goya name for just $ 1 at the time .\ni ' ve been a customer of goya for many years . i had a question about their goya cola champagne . everyone i call , no matter what time of day it is , i get voicemail . seriously ? customer service , voicemail only . why are you guys hiding from your customers . your success depends on us . if you leave a message they don ' t bother to call you back . they must have a big red delete button on their phones and press it all day long ! ! very disappointed in your service . hey , everyone buy from another company that cares about their customers .\nthe company is relocating from nearby secaucus , and will receive $ 82 million over 10 years in state tax credits , as well as a 20 - year tax break from jersey city that is worth about $ 8 million . goya says the move helped it to retain 500 jobs and add 100 new jobs .\nin 2012 goya teamed up with first lady michelle obama to promote the usda\u2019s myplate or miplato , a new food group symbol designed to remind families about making healthy meal choices and to consider portion sizes , unanue says the company is committed to the health and well - being of its consumers \u2013 particularly latinos .\nvertically integrated goya had its own fleet of trucks , offering retailers direct , next day delivery from the warehouses . its salesmen dealt directly with the retailers ( rather than through wholesalers or brokers ) , making weekly visits to all its accounts and selling goya ' s goods to the smallest bodega at the same prices it did to supermarkets , which were now accounting for half of revenues . according to the company ' s sales chief , this was a comparatively recent change , because\nfifteen years ago we had a hard time appealing to supermarkets . people told us they didn ' t want to offend their white customers .\npeople ' s desks also look different . they ' re cluttered with framed photos of babies , relatives and famous latinos employees have met at goya functions , such as latin jazz band leader tito puente and pop singer marc anthony . many employees display flags that declare their background , whether colombian , dominican or mexican .\nwhen adding goya black beans to the pan i found small pieces of what i believe to be beef . how would beef end up in a can of vegetarian black beans ? ? makes me wonder what else could end up in their cans . i don ' t think i will buy their canned beans again .\nwill be equipped with solar panels , rail service and advanced technology , including a continuous motion line for goya ' s popular rice mixes . this will produce 600 packages per minute , six times faster than the current production capability . the installation of rail service will significantly reduce transportation costs , traffic congestion and fuel consumption .\nherman : and as more spanish - speaking immigrants came to this country - from cuba , puerto rico , central and south america - goya grew along with them . sales are now more than a billion dollars a year . but it ' s not just the surge in the hispanic population that accounts for its success .\nthey\u2019ve done it without alienating their traditional consumers . goya enjoys a 25 % market share among authentic hispanic food brands ( the category excludes fakers like taco bell ) , according to neilsen . by 2015 latinos are expected to make up 17 . 8 percent of the american population and wield $ 1 . 5 trillion in buying power .\nat goya ' s annual christmas bashes , he shows his latin roots by taking his wife , college sweetheart muriel fitzpatrick , to the dance floor and dancing merengue and salsa . he says they took dance lessons when they lived in puerto rico , where unanue ran operations for seven of the years they lived there from 1980 to 1990 .\nhe\u2019s also dedicated to making sure his company serves others . goya gives away millions of pounds of food each year to catholic charities . he\u2019s on the board of maestro cares , a foundation started by pop superstar marc anthony and entrepreneur henry cardenas . the non - profit works to benefit homeless and neglected children in developing countries in latin america .\nto meet divergent needs , goya sells 1 , 600 products ranging from bags of rice to ready - to - eat , frozen empanadas , up from 1 , 100 five years ago . the mix includes 38 varieties of beans alone , including the\npowerhouse\nfrijoles negros favored by cubans and the recently added mayacobas favored by peruvians , he says .\nthey could sell out , especially now with the usa ' s weak dollar . european companies are shopping for bargains in the food industry , he says . and goya may look attractive , with a debt - free balance sheet , leading market position and double - digit growth last year . but unanue says the family has no intention of bowing out .\ngoya has been a cornerstone of our state ' s business community and a great corporate citizen with a commitment to keep jobs here in new jersey . as the nation ' s largest hispanic owned food company , they have not only added to our economic growth , but stand as an example of our state ' s extraordinary diversity ,\nsays governor\ninskeep : that ' s an ad for goya , which is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year . with more than 2 , 000 different products - from coconut juice to bean varieties - the company has steadily grown , along with the country ' s latino population , and so you learn something about the changing country from this company ' s story .\nmr . unanue ( pronounced oo - nan - way ) was one of four sons of prudencio and carolina unanue , who founded goya in 1936 to sell olives , olive oil , sardines and other food to local hispanic families . andy unanue said his father started working at the company as a boy , delivering food and running errands during the summer and on weekends .\ni was cutting up some chipotle peppers from a can of goya\u2019s chipotle peppers in adobo sauce and found what appeared to be a cigarette butt . i tore it to shreds and surely it seems to be one . i understand that it must be a huge facility and hard to completely regulate , but are these people smoking inside and throwing the butts into the product ?\ngoya ' s new adobo light makes it possible to reduce your sodium intake without sacrificing great flavor . shake adobo light onto your beef , chicken and fish dishes prior to cooking for the same irresistable flavor boost you ' ve enjoyed from our adobo products for years , but with just half the sodium . eat healthfully and know that less sodium doesn ' t necessarily mean less flavor .\non june 16 , 2014 i opened a can of goya pigeon peas , and noticed a meaty object floating on the top . i thought to myself , please let this be bacon , but i didn ' t recall the can saying it contained bacon . i was immediately sick to my stomach . but before i got my stomach more upset , i called my husband in to examined and hopefully clarify what i thought was bacon was really bacon . not , he removed the\nthing\nand it was a worm ! ! ! ! i immediately called goya and all they did was apologize and stated they would issue a refund . but i see there are many of these cases and i believe something should be done ! ! ! ! this is crazy ! !\nthe company ' s longevity makes goya a rarity . just 10 % of family - owned businesses reach the third generation , with most failing due to family rivalries , says joe astrachan , a management professor and executive director of cox family enterprise center . the businesses that succeed typically have members who take pride in their mission , as opposed to working only for the money , he says .\nherman : robert ' s grandfather , prudencio , emigrated from spain and founded the company in lower manhattan . he sold spanish - made food products to his fellow immigrants . but in 1936 , when the spanish civil war made importing from that country impossible , prudencio sold sardines from morocco labeled goya . he liked the name , bought it for a dollar , and the company was born .\nlast night , brought two cans of goya gondolas , pour both in pot and cut up my onions and green peppers and seasoned them with garlic , sazon , etc . anyway , while i was stirring up the ingredients i noticed something long and green i thought it was a stem , so i pick it out , it was a long nasty worm . i show my friend who was here with me . she was disgusted just as much as i was . after last night i don ' t think i will buy anymore goya products especially after reading other reviews , and turns out in the sofrito jar , there wasn ' t supposed to be meat inside it and i seen i plenty of times but never thought anything of it , until today i ' m so disgusted .\nbut the fraying magazines and gurgling fish tank front an accelerating enterprise with numbers that would make any startup smile . though goya has been serving latinos in the u . s . for 77 years , president and ceo bob unanue had the simple but powerful idea a couple years ago to market key products - - adobo seasoning , low - sodium beans and yellow rice - - directly to non - hispanics .\nso how did it go from culture - specific to mainstream ? it all began in 1992 , when goya began to ramp up its efforts to target the mainstream in their advertising . and , with the changing face of america - - whereas latinos were once a marginalized minority , some estimates project that america will be predominantly latino by the year 2050 - - that made the transition into the mainstream much easier .\nin 1956 , the company moved its headquarters to secaucus , n . j . , and by the 1970s the company had purchased an olive farm in spain . along the way , the company adopted a staple tag line of\nif it ' s goya , it has to be good ,\nreinforcing the company ' s commitment to quality food at affordable prices that stayed true to the hispanic heritage and culture .\nas the ad campaign expands across the country , the company ' s revenue numbers should grow nicely .\nif goya or any other latin - american brand is able to penetrate into the non - hispanic consumer market , it will be really easy for them to double in size ,\nsays nacho hernandez of online specialty latino retailer mexgrocer . com .\nit ' s just a much larger market , period .\nayyyyy goya ! i love corned beef . but if the key breaks , there is no easy way to open the can . would you consider making the can round ? i posted a comment on my facebook and discovered that there are many people with the same sentiment . finally enjoying my white rice and corned beef . it ' s an amazing product that is a staple in the latin kitchen . thanks for listening .\ni recently bought a 10 pack malta goya from a local supermarket and on opening one of them i found an object that look like a long piece of a dead reptile . can provide a photo , and was so disgusting that i immediately dry retched . how could a company continue to be in business when so many complaints have been lodged against so many of their products ? it is so wrong that they have not been brought to task ?\ncooked some rice and was going to add my green pigeon peas from goya . upon opening the can 95 % of the way , i let the liquid flow out while holding the top lid so peas don ' t fall out . then when i opened up the lid to rinse them , i immediately see this long maggot on the side . absolutely disgusting ! i have been a customer for goya products most of my life and i cannot recall how many times i have had this same product , i just never ever actually looked through it or noticed maggots before so i hope to god i didn ' t ingest anything unknowingly . i then removed the maggot and tossed it in the garbage . i emptied out the entire can on a bag to see if there were more but there was no more to be found . i tossed it all out , ate my rice plain so i don ' t waste it .\nthe result ? after nearing the $ 1 billion sales mark in 2010 , goya ' s revenues hit $ 1 . 3 billion in 2012 , sources say , making it one of the fastest - growing food companies in the u . s .\nwe like to say we don ' t market to latinos , we market as latinos ,\nsays unanue , who acknowledges the success but won ' t discuss the numbers . his billionaire family still fully controls the business , and 15 family members work at the 3 , 500 - employee company today .\naround late november 2014 , i purchased a bag of goya jasmine rice at shoprite . when i went to rinse the rice , small bugs that looked like ants came floating to the top of water . i couldn ' t believe it . i poured that batch out and to be sure the ant like bugs did not come from my sink i poured more rice in a container and lo and behold there were several more ! it was the most disgusting thing ! i can ' t get the image out of my mind . i haven ' t had rice since .\nthis decision is of particular importance , given goya ' s standing as the most\nin - community\nof the parade ' s sponsors . but what does this say of the other sponsors ? if they continue to stay on as sponsors after the decision to honor l\u00f3pez rivera , hispanic media networks such as univision , telemundo and sbs are also tacitly co - signing on to oscar l\u00f3pez rivera ' s tactics , methods , acts , and intended outcomes ( it should be noted that univision , in particular , has done the most to whitewash l\u00f3pez rivera ' s actual history ) .\nreally disappointing . i understand this can happen and upon investigating , it has happened too many times . unfortunately i will stop buying goya products especially the canned pigeon peas . i will thoroughly look better next time from whatever brand i buy . i am at work and i cannot submit receipt at this time but feel free to contact me and i will happily provide it if i can ' t add it later . for the record , i bought it at tony ' s on 4137 n elston ave , chicago , il 60618 . i have another can at home , i will probably boil those if i find nothing inside and then consume it so i don ' t waste it ."]}
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", "topic": 7}], "title": "damon ' s grill", "paragraphs": ["see all photos from michelle f . for damon ' s grill & sports bar\nyelp users haven\u2019t asked any questions yet about damon ' s grill and sports bar .\nyelp users haven\u2019t asked any questions yet about damon ' s grill & sports bar .\nview information on current and former damon ' s grill building locations . find leasing information , previous sales and currently active for sale and lease listings of properties where damon ' s grill is located . research damon ' s grill information , location photos and more .\nglassdoor gives you an inside look at what it ' s like to work at damon ' s grill , including salaries , reviews , office photos , and more . this is the damon ' s grill company profile . all content is posted anonymously by employees working at damon ' s grill .\natmosphere and food are good . - damon ' s grill & sports bar , steubenville traveller reviews - tripadvisor\ndamon ' s grill has been a past or current tenant within the buildings involved in these sale and lease transactions .\nat this damon ' s . years ago there was a damon ' s in mentor and it was my favorite place to eat . . . baby\ndamon ' s grill is listed in the franchise directory under the food category . it ' s also listed in the section for franchises under $ 60 , 000 .\ndamon\u2019s is a restaurant brand with great heritage and a strong , committed and seasoned management team . the damon\u2019s grill leadership team has positioned the brand to be the nation\u2019s premier sports grill and one of the top franchising organizations in casual dining . damon\u2019s grill provides franchisees with outstanding training and support commensurate with restaurant companies significantly larger and more well - known . franchise support includes assistance with real estate , design and construction , operations , purchasing , marketing and training .\nglassdoor gives you an inside look at what it ' s like to work at damon ' s , including salaries , reviews , office photos , and more . this is the damon ' s company profile . all content is posted anonymously by employees working at damon ' s .\ndamon\u2019s grill and sports bar is a leading , full - service , casual dining restaurant brand emphasizing prime rib , grilled steaks , chicken , seafood , salad and damon\u2019s award - winning ribs . damon\u2019s guests enjoy a quiet dining room , or can enjoy damon\u2019s high - energy clubhouse , featuring dtv , a proprietary , state - of - the - art multi - screen entertainment system offering sports , network programming and interactive games . customers can feel the energy when they walk into damon\u2019s . then they taste damon\u2019s passion for excellence when they bite into the restaurant\u2019s award - winning food selections .\ndamon\u2019s international , inc . , parent company of damon\u2019s grill and sports bar , was founded in 1979 , and is headquartered in columbus , ohio . the corporation now oversees more than 100 company - owned and franchise locations worldwide .\nthe franchise fee for damon\u2019s grill is $ 50 , 000 . the total investment to open and operate a damon\u2019s grill ranges from $ 1 . 2 million to $ 3 . 2 million , with 10 - year terms of agreement . a 4 % royalty fee on gross sales is paid to the company .\na regional chain , damon\u2019s grill is a fan favorite for great views , tasty ribs and other grilled favorites in the myrtle beach area . damon\u2019s has two grand strand locations : one on the oceanfront on the south end of myrtle beach and one in north myrtle beach .\ntruly a damon ' s grill favorite . crisp lettuce , chopped bacon , bleu cheese crumbles , & tomatoes topped with usda choice sirloin steak . garnished with crispy onion sticks .\nthis company grills up business with a mix of food , sports , and games . damon ' s international operates and franchises about 50 damon ' s grill casual - dining restaurants in more than a dozen states , mostly in ohio and pennsylvania . the chain offers . . .\ndamon ' s sports bar & grill steubenville is located within the best western plus univeristy inn . we are a full - service , casual dining restaurant featuring in prime rib , grilled \u2026\nmy son ' s 16 bday at damon ' s with a small family dinner . the service was excellent and their host adrian is amazing ! ! !\n\u201cthey are effectively damon\u2019s at this point , \u201d said kaminski , of pittsburgh - based blumling & gusky llp .\nthis loopnet damon ' s grill tenant and owner information is organized and aggregated from public records and the millions of historical and current sale and lease listings provided by members of the loopnet commercial real estate marketplace .\nserved with your choice of today ' s soup or side salad and one damon ' s side dish . add one shrimp skewer to any entree $ 6 . 00 .\nif you go : what : damon\u2019s grill myrtle beach where : 2985 south ocean blvd . , myrtle beach , s . c . when : 11 a . m . to 10 p . m . , daily contact : 843 - 626 - 8000 website : urltoken\ny tipped waitress . in the end , i would suggest not going to damon ' s . damon ' s has failed at house keeping , customer service , and food quality . if i could rate 0 out of 5 stars i would .\ndamon ' s in wilmington is locally owned , & celebrating 20 years of providing consistently delicious food to our community & beyond .\nat damon ' s we ' re serving up delicious baby back ribs , steaks , pulled pork , pork tenderloin and more .\nthe wife and i are huge damon fans and we have no local damon ' s in our area so we couldn ' t wait to get here to eat . the food was not good , the ribs was not the typical fall off the bone damon ribs you expect . . . .\nwent to damon\u2019s grill on saturday evening for dinner . waitress was inattentive had ribs for dinner and had to ask multiple times to get dinner napkins . crab cake with my dinner tasted off . not the highlight of my trip . will not return there !\n4 . damon ' s grill & sports bar > pct . of stores closed : 78 . 1 % > total stores : 30 > stores closed : 107 > 2011 sales : $ 70 million > pct . decline in sales : - 75 . 4 %\nwe always enjoy our meals at damon ' s . i think it ' s the last one left in the country . there ' s always plenty of room for our rather large family and the service is excellent . the potato skins are amazing ! ! ! !\n12noon until 6pm daily , damon ' s will honour any person aged 60 or over with a 20 % discount against any main course dish only .\ni applied online . the process took a week . i interviewed at damon ' s ( allentown , pa ( us ) ) in february 2016 .\ni was a little nervous given some negative reviews here , but the family ' s mother ' s day dinner was excellent .\ndamon\u2019s grill tip : dining on your birthday ? \u201cour policy is , if you\u2019re free on your birthday , so are we , \u201d pennington said . show your id on the day of your birthday and you\u2019ll get a free meal of your choice and birthday cake with a song .\npeople are keeping an eye on the demolition of the old damon\u2019s building for a reason other than anticipating that wellspan will be operating on their side of town .\n\u201cwe\u2019ve got great food , a great location , and a comfortable , casual atmosphere , \u201d said damon\u2019s grill general manager brian pennington . the restaurant has spectacular oceanfront beach views , whether you\u2019re sitting outside on the deck watching the waves roll in or dining inside near the large picture windows .\nthe damon\u2019s / banana max parking lot provided access to the nearby northwest plaza shopping center from vogelsong road and the york city business and industrial park to its north .\nif you head to damon\u2019s grill , do yourself a favor and try the ribs\u2014they\u2019re the house specialty . \u201cwe\u2019re known for our ribs and our prime rib , \u201d pennington said . other popular menu items include wings , potato skins stacked high with cheeses , juicy burgers and oven - baked pizzas for two .\nwe have just launched our brand new dinner menu at damon ' s . full of loads of new tasty dishes for all the family , as well as some great offers\nwe have just launched our brand new lunch menu at damon ' s . full of loads of new tasty dishes for all the family , as well as some great offers\npart of the damon ' s legacy . sweet , tender onions cut fresh daily , lightly seasoned , battered , deep fried golden brown and served with our spicy dipping sauce\nplease be aware that this review is a star - rating for the news that damon ' s has permanently closed . its fried appetizer sampler won ' t kill again .\ncompass cove resort in myrtle beach has two onsite restaurants for hungry visitors , but for guests looking to explore other myrtle beach restaurant options , there\u2019s plenty nearby . this includes the oceanfront rib restaurant . damon\u2019s grill , which is just a two - minute drive down ocean boulevard from compass cove , or , better yet , a 15 - 20 minute walk south along the beach .\nbesides being known for their outstanding\nfall off the bone\nribs , damon ' s offers a lunch special which makes it a must for visitors as well as locals .\ndamon\u2019s grill entertains its customers in style with a state - of - the - art audio - video entertainment system that provides local and national sports events in high definition , popular television shows and interactive trivia every day . wireless table - top speakers allow guests a rare restaurant opportunity to listen to any program being shown .\nour ribs are award - winning . . . tender , meaty and smothered in our own special sauce . but there ' s much more to damon ' s than just ribs . we invite you to explore our website and discover all we have to offer .\na new damon ' s classic ! fresh top sirloin , ground into an amazing 1 / 3lb burger . each burger is cooked to your preferred temperature & served on a golden baked bun .\nn does it make any mention of garlic ! ! ! by the time the server brought me a naked potato , my steak was cold . i will not return to damon ' s , no\ndamon ' s - the place for ribs opened in 1995 at 1701 fort jesse road , normal . the eatery closed in 2006 after business had declined ; the site is now a cvs pharmacy .\ndon pablo ' s describes itself as\nbig tex bold mex .\navado brands , the company that owned don pablo ' s , went bankrupt twice in the last 10 years , first in 2004 and again in 2007 . in 2008 , the chain was sold to a restaurant group started by avado ' s bankruptcy lender . according to tristano , full - service mexican restaurants like don pablo ' s have struggled as fast - casual restaurants such as chipotle mexican grill ( nyse : cmg ) , have become america ' s preferred choice for mexican cuisine .\nits presence explains the recent reemergence of the brand . franchisees patrick elliott , kim elliott and dan seighman opened a new damon\u2019s in westlake last fall and are returning to sandusky with the brand next month .\na damon ' s favorite . two , 2oz burger patties , american cheese , hickory smoked bacon , lettuce , tomato , & onion , & thousand island dressing , served on a golden baked bun .\nunique ventures has not returned calls for comment . in addition to damon\u2019s , it owns more than 20 perkins restaurant & bakery eateries and about a dozen burger king franchises in pennsylvania , new york and ohio .\nmaybe somewhere in wellspan\u2019s plans , a solution to this traffic quirk can be found .\n\u201cmy goal was that 10 years from now , i\u2019d like to be able to drive down the street and stop at a damon\u2019s , \u201d kaminski said . \u201ci hope unique is able to keep it going . \u201d\nbetty marshall , york\u2019s first elected female mayor , was honored in a memorial service sunday .\nwell - known doctor , york , pa . \u2019s edmund meisenhelder , beat back spanish flu\nserved with your choice of today ' s soup or side salad and one side dish .\n12 ounce ribeye steak , well marbled for peak flavor and deliciously juicy . all cuts are aged over 21 days char - grilled over our wood grill for a hint of smoke\nplease sign in and use this article ' s on page print button to print this article .\nthe type of cuisine these restaurants offer has also played a major role in their decline . in the case of barbecue establishments such as damon ' s and tony roma ' s , competition isn ' t the problem . rather , the barbecue segment as a whole is performing poorly because its a necessarily limited cuisine . tristano explained that this is in large part due to the fact that barbecue typically tends to attract male customers more than women . it also isn ' t a meal diners tend to eat every day . tony roma ' s sales declined by more than 70 % between 2001 and 2011 , while damon ' s sales fell by more than 75 % .\ndamon ' s is a fun time . tuesday is trivia night . the wait staff is all very friendly . the food is average . not terrible , but don ' t come here for the food . especially don ' t come for the salmon . maybe come for the onion loaf , but only because it ' s a bit of a novelty item . there ' s half price appetizers at some point during the week .\ns closed ) , baby back ribs , chicken caesar salad , and chicken tenders with mixed veggies .\nuncheck the box labeled never allow websites to request your physical location if it ' s already checked .\ntwo 8 ounce center cut chops , guaranteed moist & tender . basted for 24 hours in our sweet chipotle glaze . seared over our wood burning char - grill and served with a side of applesauce\nthe state of the business and the lack of interested buyers are what prolonged the process . by comparison , columbus - based max & erma\u2019s restaurants , also owned by reinert at the time , went into chapter 11 bankruptcy at the same time as damon\u2019s , but was out of it 10 months later when it was acquired by american blue ribbon holdings llc .\noversized public art in york county , pa . : \u2018the green bike\u2019s seat is a bit over 10\u2032 high\u2019\nthe oceanfront damon\u2019s location offers beautiful views of the atlantic from the expansive deck outdoors or the floor - to - ceiling windows in the dining room . the vibe is casual with a large indoor bar area and cozy booths in addition to the oceanfront seating outside .\ndamon\u2019s grill is open for lunch and dinner every day , but if you\u2019re looking for breakfast options when you\u2019re staying at compass cove resort in myrtle beach , look no further than compass rose , a year - round hit with an $ 8 . 95 all - you - can - eat breakfast buffet that opens at 6 a . m . daily . compass rose also offers an a la carte menu . beginning in march , you\u2019ll also be able to visit the oceanfront restaurant and lounge the crow\u2019s nest at compass cove , which offers indoor and outdoor seating on the deck . come mid - april , you can also enjoy a bite and drink poolside at the resort\u2019s tiki hut .\ndamon ' s sports bar & grill steubenville is located within the best western plus univeristy inn . we are a full - service , casual dining restaurant featuring in prime rib , grilled steaks , and award - winning ribs . catch your favorite sports game on our state - of - the - art multi - screen dtv system . join us for happy hour monday - friday 4pm - 7pm for half off draft beer , excluding blue moon , and $ . 00 appetizers .\nfood is mediocre , and that ' s pushing it . service is spotty . there are some good waiter / waitresses who work there ; there are also some who must have trained in paris to be that indifferent . dark . it ' s needed a good cleaning and remodeling for years . i can remember going here in the early 1990 ' s . it was good . someone please put this place out of it ' s misery .\nin the past 10 years , no major restaurant has lost as much of its business as bennigan ' s . the irish themed restaurant and bar ' s parent company , metromedia restaurant group , filed for bankruptcy in 2008 . after declaring bankruptcy , bennigan ' s abruptly shut almost all of its franchises . as of last year , there were just 33 bennigan ' s restaurants and the chain ' s sales for the year totaled just $ 62 million \u2014 more than half a billion dollars less than the chain ' s 2001 sales . despite these events , there is some hope for bennigan ' s \u2014 and perhaps some of the other chains on this list : a group of investors purchased the company and plans to open new locations . technomic described one of the group ' s new locations in appleton , wisconsin , as taking\nall the best features of the casual dining restaurant today .\nthe demolition project hasn\u2019t helped things . as the photograph above indicates , there\u2019s a hard barrier against such shortcuts .\nadd today & apos ; s soup & comma ; house or caesar side salad for only $ 2 . 49\nthe wife & i lucked up and had a nice little cabin on a side street just a few miles behind damon ' s . on a 5 day trip we took full advantage of this great bbq food chain . their ribs are spot on and i was . . .\nmichael kaminski , who has been the attorney for damon\u2019s since the restaurant brand went into chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2009 , said the group still owes $ 220 , 000 of that purchase price , which is expected to be paid in the coming months . the bankruptcy case will close then .\nusda choice aged sirloin hand - cut daily . it ' s seared , seasoned and cooked just the way you want it\nchefs choice - our fish selection changes with whatever the boat brings in . ask your server for today ' s featured dish\ni truly believe this is the last - surviving damon ' s in the country ( or close to it ) so i may have a nostalgic view . the onion loaf is classic . just a bunch of fried - onion goodness that serves as an appetizer but has enough calories for your daily intake . the happy hour specials are great . half - off apps , cheap bears , ok cocktail deals . plus there are plenty of tvs tuned into sports . i only attend damon ' s when i ' m visiting my hometown ; however , every experience i ' ve had in adulthood has been great .\ncorporate resident associate rogram\ncorporate access to gmu ' s volgenau school of information technology and engineering\naccess to . . .\nchoose original bbq or spicy bbq . served with your choice of today ' s soup or side salad and one side dish .\ni ' ve been to damon ' s before , but this time the food was horrible . first off there was over a 2 hour wait . then the food was just nasty , food was burnt , overdone , the meat was dry and the service was just bad overall . not eating here . . .\nthe wife and i are huge damon fans and we have no local damon ' s in our area so we couldn ' t wait to get here to eat . the food was not good , the ribs was not the typical fall off the bone damon ribs you expect . we ordered pecan crusted sweet potato with our ribs and was surprised as they brought us a casserole which was not what we expected nor very good . they have raised there prices to 17 . 99 for a half rack and i have had better ribs at cheddars for 9 . 99 . this was the most expensive meal we at while visiting and the worse , we will never eat at this damons again .\nyork city market / historical authenticity / marshall\u2019s service the old damon\u2019s grill building in york , pa . , is down . or will it be remembered as the old banana max building ? either way , the building near roosevelt avenue and route 30 has been leveled , to make way for a new wellspan family medicine practice office . that will building will give south york - based wellspan a significant presence on the northwest side of york for the first time , not far from the proposed site of memorial hospital on the old hawk lake golf course site . by the way , the fence to the left has a story to tell . also of interest : check out this photograph of hawk lake from the air .\nall entrees from the wood burning char - grill served with a choice of soup or salad and one classic side . delicious steak toppers : add some extra sizzle to your steak for only $ 1 . 49 per topping . bleu cheese crumbles , mushrooms & onions\n2 . ground round grill & bar > pct . of stores closed : 80 . 9 % > total stores : 25 > stores closed : 106 > 2011 sales : $ 37 . 5 million > pct . decline in sales : - 83 . 4 %\nwhen i was a college student at penn state years ago , i considered damon ' s to be an upscale place . ha ! my tastes have changed a bit . . . the restaurant was dirty . the food tasted so - so . the wait staff was also so - so . at least prices were not too high .\nthere ' s so much going on at the beach ! check out all the best myrtle beach events and festivals in our activity calendar .\ntony roma ' s was founded in 1972 and claims to be\nthe largest casual theme restaurant chain specializing in ribs in the world .\nbetween 2001 and 2011 , tony roma ' s domestic sales fell by over 70 % , while its total number of u . s . restaurants declined from 162 to 46 . the chain is struggling partly because , says tristano ,\nbarbecue is not an everyday food ,\nand because the cuisine tends to appeal only to males . in 2005 , the restaurant ' s parent company , romacorp inc . , filed for bankruptcy . although it is disappearing from the united states , tony roma ' s is still active internationally with restaurants in over 30 countries .\namerica ' s disappearing restaurant chains in the past 10 years , some of america ' s biggest food chains have lost more than 50 % of their sales as they closed hundreds of locations nationwide . these restaurants , which include former american staples such check out this story on urltoken urltoken\ndamon\u2019s lounge is a great pick for watching sporting events , with multiple large flat - screen televisions providing a sports bar feel . happy hour is available in the lounge seven days a week from 4 to 7 p . m . during happy hour , look for specials including $ 3 house liquors , discounted appetizers and discounted draft beers and wine .\nthis restaurant had come recommended by people in the area . what a disappointment . i ordered the prime rib special cooked medium . the prime rib was so rare i wondered if it had even hit the grill ! ! my baked potato tasted like it had been baked . . .\nwhere was this york - area bird\u2019s - eye view taken ? linked in to york county , pa . , history , 4 / 16 / 13\nserved with french fries or crispy onion straws . add today ' s soup & comma ; house or caesar side salad for only $ 2 . 49\nawesome happy hour , you get a buzz and appetizers for cheap and it ' s all good . don ' t come here expecting a gourmet meal , it ' s not that kind of place . a few cold ass beers and some awesome wings and appetizers , you won ' t be sorry .\nserved with your choice of french fries , crispy onion straws or coleslaw . add today ' s soup , house or caesar salad $ 3 . 00 .\nif you ' re still having trouble , check out google ' s support page . you can also search near a city , place , or address instead .\nif you ' re still having trouble , check out opera ' s support page . you can also search near a city , place , or address instead .\nif you ' re still having trouble , check out safari ' s support page . you can also search near a city , place , or address instead .\nif you ' re still having trouble , check out firefox ' s support page . you can also search near a city , place , or address instead .\nserved with your choice of french fries , crispy onion straws or coleslaw . add today ' s soup , house or caesar side salad $ 3 . 00 .\nin the past 10 years , some of america ' s biggest food chains have lost more than 50 % of their sales as they closed hundreds of locations nationwide .\nthe waitresses weren ' t all too friendly . our food was cold . the view was nice but that ' s about it . won ' t be back .\nthe first golden corral opened its doors in north carolina in 1973 , welcoming families to dine at our legendary endless buffet . more than 40 years later , golden corral is america\u2019s favorite buffet and grill , offering a tantalizing selection of wholesome foods for breakfast , lunch and dinner . we serve an enormous variety of hot and cold items , including grilled - to - order sirloin steaks , seafood , chicken and home - style favorites , while the brass bell bakery turns out fresh rolls , cookies , pizza and more every 15 minutes .\nwell , it ' s a sports bar in a hotel . i went there a few weeks back with my family . the wife and i got the 2 for $ 25 ( 2 entrees and an app for 2 people ) . we got the chicken quesadilla and we each got the grilled chicken breast meal . for the amount of food , it was a good price , we probably saved about $ 5 using this promotion . the quesadilla appetizer was big enough to be an entree . the chicken entrees had 2 - 4 oz . breasts with two sides . the bbq sauce on the wife ' s meal was overboard , it looked like the dipped the chicken in it . i had the thai sauce and it was good but it appeared that they were rationing it . my mother got the ribs and she said that they weren ' t as bad as they were the last time she ate at ( a different ) damon ' s . it ' s not very likely that we ' ll be going back anytime soon .\ns , you might know what a delicious burger tastes like and this one is it . for context refer to how i met your mother episode where marshall is looking for the perfect burger .\nin the past 10 years , some of america ' s biggest food chains have lost more than 50 % of their sales as they closed hundreds of locations nationwide . these restaurants , which include former american staples such\ni was in steubenville , oh with a friend for a conference at the franciscan university there . one evening we decided to go out for dinner rather than eat at the university so we went to damon ' s which was very close by . we each ordered the fish sandwich . . . . . . the restaurant was clean , service was very good , and food was tasty , hot a fair price , and as good as expected . when we are in the area again we will definitely return for another meal there . . . . .\na sports bar just outside of the penn state strip of shops and bars , this little place is kinda cool . decorated with sports stuff , it differs from other sports bars in that you can tell there ' s a couple of decades of history at this location . . . the place seems to have been here for awhile . fun place with high energy and since it ' s off the main drag a bit , the riff raff seems to avoid it . food was typical of an applebee ' s or chilis . . . no better , no worse but this place is about the value . good quick meal that wont kill you in a place reminiscent of\ncheers\n.\nprime rib entrees served with soup or house salad & choice of one classic side . usda angus prime rib aged over 21 days ! we rub on our secret blend of seasoning ( developed over 30 years ago ) , sear the prime rib over our wood burning grill and only then roast it slowly in our special prime rib oven . your choice is cut to order and served with our house au jus sauce . ( ask for a side of horseradish )\nthe one - time columbus chain\u2019s intellectual property and franchise rights were sold to meadville , pennysylvania - based unique ventures group llc for $ 825 , 000 . the sale was agreed to in september 2013 , but has not yet been completed .\ncomedian drew carey in 1997 at the bob ' s big boy in burbank , calif . the suburban los angeles landmark , the oldest big boy restaurant in the country , remains open for business unlike other locations once operated by the chain .\n1 . bennigan ' s > pct . of stores closed : 88 . 2 % > total stores : 33 > stores closed : 247 > 2011 sales : $ 62 million > pct . decline in sales : - 89 . 0 %\nblimpie first opened in hoboken , new jersey , in 1964 as the nation ' s first sub - sandwich chain . although it remains the nation ' s third largest such chain , blimpie has struggled over the last decade . in 2011 , blimpie had just 739 stores and $ 115 million in sales , down from 1 , 853 stores and nearly $ 300 million in sales in 2001 . blimpie was purchased by kahala , a franchising company that also bought cold stone creamery in 2007 .\n6 . tony roma ' s > pct . of stores closed : 71 . 6 % > total stores : 46 > stores closed : 116 > 2011 sales : $ 93 million > pct . decline in sales : - 70 . 8 %\nwe know franchise development can be hard . that ' s why we constantly are looking for new ways to help you find qualified franchise prospects . we use data , technology , and automation to improve our lead products both in the us & internationally .\neven when road - weary , exhausted , painfully hungry , and ready to settle for average fare , damon ' s missed the mark . the service was the high point . attentive and friendly staff made the dining experience tolerable . other than that , everything was slightly off . the mushroom and swiss burger was seasoned strangely , the beer ( one of my standard go - to brews ) tasted funky , and the fries were undercooked . the\nregulars\nput off a strange vibe , almost as if i were crashing a private party . i really wanted to like the place , but really didn ' t .\n7 . don pablo ' s > pct . of stores closed : 71 . 0 % > total stores : 38 > stores closed : 93 > 2011 sales : $ 81 . 6 million > pct . decline in sales : - 69 . 6 %\nyou ' re tired of\nportals\nbeing black boxes , and so are we . welcome to the recipe book franchisehelp ' s\nsecret sauce .\nlearn everything there is to know about how online lead generation is successfully done for your franchise .\nurltoken is the grand strand\u2019s largest privately - owned tourism portal . with more than 10 million visitors per year , we aim to provide users with the most comprehensive vacation planning guide for the myrtle beach area with more than 1 , 000 hotels , restaurants and attractions .\nservice was good . . . had the southwestern chopped salad and it was pretty good . . i guess new ownership is taking over and changing the name and menu soon . . . ice cold beer and a bunch of tv ' s to watch sports . . .\noh good little tiny lord baby jesus . this place is so fucking weird . i get reimbursed for my food since i was traveling on business , i guess . if i hadn ' t , i ' d have been pretty pissed . the applebee ' s characterization is pretty spot - on . for my experience , though , this place was a bar . a bar where scary old folks living out their vicarious dreams sip white wine and look at me like i ' m fucking crazy . a bar where the bartenders have kind of depressing stories , and i eventually begin to suspect that those are that way on purpose to keep me drinking to the the bad feelings away . a bar where someone stuffed chucky cheese into a blender with a keg of beer and just let it roll . yikes . damon ' s was scary . i found myself mumbling over and over again all weekend ,\nnever again , never again .\noops ! we don ' t recognize the web browser you ' re currently using . try checking the browser ' s help menu , or searching the web for instructions to turn on html5 geolocation for your browser . you can also search near a city , place , or address instead .\nour resort hotel is right next door , so we always try to eat here at least once during our stay . sometimes there can be a wait , but that ' s true any where at a vacation spot restaurant . the ribs were mouth watering , the drinks cold and . . .\n\u201ci am 81 , soon to be 82 next month , and we always called it the \u201cduke street market\u201d . as a small boy , i would pull my wagon to the market to haul my mother\u2019s produce back home . i lived on manor st . across from the \u2018dutch club . ' \u201d\nwe had not been here in many years , but stopped in while visiting family in the area . it has gone downhill . service was merely okay , and the food was so - so . the onion loaf was okay but not as good as we remember . my daughter\u2019s salmon was uncooked , so we had to send it back . the salmon that came back was cooked well and tasted well . the only apology we got was from the waitress . my wife\u2019s prime rib dip was cold which would not have been her preference . my ribs were cooked okay but had way too much sauce on them for my taste .\nok , its a big chain establishment with no local charm . but what it does have is a great location . however what it lacks in unique charm damon ' s makes up in location , its one of the very few ocean view places to eat in myrtle beach . every table has a great view of the ocean . the food is your basic mid - level fare with steaks , burgers , chicken and salads . prices at lunch are very reasonable and portions are large . i had the pot roast and my wife had the chcken strips . both meals were very tasty and provided a huge lunch . price at lunch was 8 - 10 dollars . we enjoyed the food and the relaxed feel . we will definately add this to our regular eating options when visiting the beach\nall kid ' s meals are served with a choice of : french fries , applesauce , vegetable of the day , mashed potatoes , or cottage cheese and a fountain drink . 3 . 99 * meals served with only sides listed . any non - listed side must be ordered extra at ala carte price . no substitutions .\ni came here to watch football , but they ' re really weird about putting things on their tv ' s . they lied and said that they didn ' t get certain channels , and they chose to have non - sports instead of my game . if you coming here to watch a game , don ' t bother .\nit ' s location is really neat . up on the hill , alongside a zipline setup . the establishment is very clean , staff very friendly , but the food is sub par . . . trying to be nice , here . my mother , father , and i all got something different , and were all equally displeased . . . .\nyou can join the wellness revolution by starting a business with healthyyou vending \u2013 the nation\u2019s largest supplier of healthy vending machines . the proven healthyyou model requires no employees and allows you to monitor your machines from home or from mobile devices . there are no franchise fees , royalties , marketing fees or post - investment required purchases . franchise level support but work with a home office that coaches but does not dictate .\nif you ' re looking to eat a lot on the cheap , look no further . this place has some serious deals . 1 . monday , thursday - all you can eat boneless wings , served with fries $ 8 . 49 . the wings are also pretty light ( as much as wings can be ) , in that the breading is very thin . 2 . half - priced appetizers and drafts from 5 - 7 ( weekdays ) . e . g . 12 spicy bbq wings for $ 4 . 1 / 3 rack for $ 4 ( not on the menu , ask for it ) . $ 4 quessadilla ' s . in terms of food , it ' s pretty good . the ribs are better on days they are not on special ( they are tender then ) , but the sauce is very good . the spicy bbq have a nice kick , but nothing crazy . the thai wings are good , but i wouldn ' t order a dozen . is it the best bbq in the area ? probably not . if you can time your visits , it ' s be pretty good and pretty cheap : ) note : these deals are in the bar area only . make sure you get seated there . . .\ndisclaimer : information shown may not reflect recent changes . check with this restaurant for current pricing and menu information . a listing on urltoken does not necessarily reflect our affiliation with or endorsement of the listed restaurant , or the listed restaurant ' s endorsement of urltoken . please tell us by clicking here if you know that any of the information shown is incorrect . for more information , please read our terms and conditions .\nthe recent economic recession has further made the recovery of these brands challenging . while it is clear that actively pressing into new markets is necessary to keep these restaurants growing , these chains have been forced to devote most of their resources just to remaining afloat . tristano explained ,\nthe economy ' s been a big negative for these restaurants trying to gain traction or even grow , and so in many cases they ' ve actually just continued to struggle and close units that were underperforming .\nrestaurant brands are facing new challenges , darren tristano , executive vice president of technomic , told 24 / 7 wall st . in an interview .\nwhat ' s happening today is that the contemporization of restaurants is creating a new breed , a new generation of restaurant in a competitive environment .\nthe struggling brands , which\ntend to be older in nature ,\ntristano said\nhave not kept up with current generations , or have been dominated by new competition within the segment .\nthese restaurants , which include former american staples such as big boy , ponderosa and bennigan ' s have not been able to maintain a steady crowd . they have failed to update their brand or menu options . as a result locations have been closed in favor of a new generation of eateries . based on data provided by food industry consulting and research firm technomic inc . , 24 / 7 wall st . reviewed the 10 large restaurant chains with the biggest decline in locations and sales between 2001 and 2011 .\nbig boy , known for its double - decker hamburger and overall - wearing mascot , was opened in glendale , california , in 1936 . the company has struggled since its former franchiser , the elias brothers corp . , filed for bankruptcy in 2000 . the year after the bankruptcy , there were 405 big boy restaurants nationwide . by 2011 , there were just 140 restaurants in the u . s . in that time , annual sales at the chain have fallen by almost $ 400 million , from $ 580 million in 2001 .\nin your article you mentioned the food fair store on south george st . that brings me to the reason way i am sending you this e - mail . i have vivid memories of pulling my wagon to the food fair to haul my mother\u2019s groceries back home . however i have a question about that store that you may be able to confirm or answer for me . i remember that over the entrance to the store that there was a \u2018large cardboard figure of a giant . \u2019 no one in my age group remembers that . \u201d\nlet me start by saying it ' s a lovely location . and our server was quite nice . however an hour wait for nachos is completely unacceptable . they were delivered by the manager who said kind of snottily i hope they were worth the wait . they were not . velveeta cheese ? really ? then another waitress proceeded to drag chairs around on the wooden floor for what seemed like 15 minutes . excuse me could you pick that chair up ? ? what an upbeat note the five dollar happy hour ribs were pretty darn tasty . but not certain that that would be enough to make me return . management here definitely has to step up their game .\ntcby started in 1981 in arkansas as\nthe country ' s first frozen yogurt shop .\nthe chain was purchased by mrs . fields holdings in 2000 . at the time , the chicago tribune noted that\nboth tcby and mrs . fields have considerable [ brand ] equity among consumers ,\nand that\nin the still - escalating fast - service wars , it makes sense for operators to offer more than one product in order to create more traffic .\ndespite this optimism , the combined company filed for bankruptcy protection in 2008 , and again required a restructuring deal to avoid bankruptcy last year . between 2001 to 2011 , tcby shut well over 1 , 300 stores , leaving just 405 locations as of 2011 .\nwent today , sat outside . used to love this place back in the day . now bear in mind i was at the montgomery inn in cincinnati last week , so the bar was set very high . my server was tonya , who was fantastic . she was slammed but still very attentive and prompt . i ordered a half rack of the baby back ribs , fries and a salad . the salad came right out and was fine . then came the ribs . i have to say , they were fall off the bone delicious . the fries were standard fare and not piping hot , but i was already full from the ribs . great lakes lake erie monster on draft , what ' s not to like there . i ' ve heard they ' ve really had to turn over some staff to get the right mix . tough to find good help right now in sandtown , but it is the name of the game . they need more tonyas . spoke to the new owner for a bit and i hope they get the staffing shored up . i will be back .\n25 % off any main course dish . 12noon - 6pm , daily . student id required .\nif you ' re free on your birthday , so are we ! celebrate from 12noon daily . free main course , and any dessert on us *\nkids eat free is available from monday to saturday 12noon until 6pm . any child of 12 years and under can enjoy a main course entirely free .\nstay at our beautiful hotel in lincoln . have a look at our brand new fantastic luxury hot - tub suites .\nspecialising in teppanyaki or hibachi cooking . guests will delight as a personal chef prepares succulent food at your table .\ndamons opened their first uk restaurant in 1988 and now have restaurant in lincoln , sheffield and liverpool .\nwe specialise in cuisine from the american continent , with dishes ranging from award winning barbecue ribs and their specialty onion loaf to finest steaks , fresh seafood , hand - made burgers , speciality sandwiches and much more .\nwe pride ourselves on being one of the few restaurant chains that genuinely cook fresh to order , using the finest ingredients possible .\ntender juicy baby back pork ribs . available in three quarter rack , full rack or one - and - a - half racks .\nbbq or char sui ribs , hand cut pork loin , whitby jumbo scampi , fresh chicken breast , chicken tenders & chicken .\nall our steaks are a minimum of 28 days aged . hand cut with a choice of all our sides .\nwe are known as one of the leaders in the casual dining segment of the foodservice industry , acclaimed for our ability to serve the finest menu selections including our first quality ribs , chicken , shrimp , steaks and our unique loaf of onion rings .\ndon\u2019t forget . . . # free meal on your # birthday ! a free main course & free dessert on us ! ! from 12pm daily . full t & c\u2026 urltoken\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nwe noticed that you ' re using an unsupported browser . the tripadvisor website may not display properly . we support the following browsers :\nthis restaurant overlooks the ocean . the food was fresh and staff was very pleasant . outside dining is the way to go here if it is not to hot . expect a decent wait .\nfood and service were great . we both had chicken fried steak , the mash potato were so good , plus they give you banana pudding with your meal . it was our first time here but will return if i ever go back .\nwhat more could i ask for ( maybe one thing live music ) this place has it all the food , service , drinks and views all right on the beach . . . . beautiful beautiful we made this a margarita week vacation for us and yes they have some of the . . .\ni am a local in myrtle beach and have eaten here for years and have never been disappointed . the food is great and i love the atmosphere , especially being able to eat out on the deck and take in the view of the ocean and . . .\nvery pleasant restaurant to share family time . our family dined at this restaurant two different evenings for dinner , once inside with a spectacular view of the ocean and a patio seating the second evening , again an awesome view . food and service was excellent . the hostess . . .\nfamily decided to go here since it was close to hotel . did not disappoint . son ordered 1 / 2 rack of ribs and they brought whole rack . i ordered full rack and it was actually 1 . 1 / 2 racks do ribs . wife ordered crab cakes and they were . . .\nthe food was great and the ocean view was beautiful . the chicken , ribs , and all dishes were very tasty and reasonably priced .\ncrisp egg rolls filled with chicken and a southwestern mix of black beans , corn , jalapenos & spices . served with zesty ranch\nlightly breaded mozzarella , fried to a golden brown . served with rich and thick marinara sauce\nstuffed with a blend of cheeses , bacon and green onions . accompanied with sour cream & ranch dressing\na bubbly hot blend of spicy sausage , creamed cheeses & minced jalapenos . served with a basket of grilled flatbread\na creamy blend of spinach , artichoke hearts & parmesan cheese . served with fresh crunchy tortilla chips\n3 angus burgers topped with onion straws and a pickle slice . served with fries\n3 handmade cakes with real lump crab meat . pan fried with a side of dill tartar sauce & fries\nangus mini burger , bbq pork , fried chicken or crab cake sliders . served with fries\nchoose your sauce : dipped in buffalo , spicy bbq , sweet thai chili , garlic parmesan , jerk , cajun , sriracha , lemon pepper , honey bbq , mango habanero , teriyaki or chipotle glaze . served with celery sticks and ranch or bleu cheese dip\nadd $ 3 - 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", "topic": 35}], "title": "scaleform corporation", "paragraphs": ["culture fit is important to us at scaleform corporation . how would you describe your personality ?\nwe encourage innovation at scaleform corporation . when have you created a new product or service ?\nwe seek to hire highly ambitious people . where would you like your career with scaleform corporation take you ?\nthis role with scaleform corporation is highly technical . what is your understanding of this position and the responsibilities that come with it ?\nat scaleform corporation we take privacy and confidentiality very seriously . are you willing to sign a non - disclosure agreement , if hired ?\nat scaleform corporation we seek to hire leaders . tell me about a time when you took the initiative to improve work related procedures .\nat scaleform corporation we take pride in our ability to stay one step ahead of our competitors . how will you contribute to this trend ?\nat scaleform corporation we value organization . tell us about a time when you were particularly effective on prioritizing tasks and completing a project on schedule .\nwe want to hire people at scaleform corporation who have the desire to lead others . how many people did you supervise at your last position ?\nat scaleform corporation we prefer to hire those with an education in computer science or another related field . walk me through your post - secondary education and training .\nautodesk a leader in 3d design , engineering and entertainment software , announced today it intends to acquire scaleform corporation , a privately held user interface tools and middleware company .\naudio playback for sounds embedded in flash swf and scaleform gfx files , as well as multichannel audio from scaleform video playback .\nunstoppable corporations \u2013 found your own corporation and spread its influence as another tool to gain control over the world .\nworking at scaleform corporation , you will experience changes on a regular basis . when have you had to change a major component of your project due to new information being presented ?\nwe consider research to be the backbone of what we do at scaleform corporation . do you think it ' s important to conduct research before beginning a project or would you rather jump right in ?\nour scaleform corporation interview questions and answers are created from the industry we believe they most well - represent . for a full list of industries we base our company interviews off of ; click here .\nthe upcoming ios game starforce battlement , which uses the scaleform platform from autodesk .\nscaleform gfx 3 . 0 alpha is available now . the new release will introduce new pricing that aligns with the value of the scaleform gfx 3 . 0 feature set and functionality . scaleform video is licensed separately and is available directly from scaleform worldwide , with the exception of japan , where it is available for license from cri middleware .\nscaleform ime , a fully integrated input method editor ( ime ) for asian chat support .\none of the reasons i was so excited to interview with scaleform corporation is because of the endless growth opportunities you appear to offer your high performing employees . my biggest ambition is to be awarded a management role in the next 3 - 5 years .\nhave you researched scaleform corporation enough to know how their internal hierarchy works ? do they have a variety of departments and management levels , offering you choices when it comes to carving out your career path ? talk to the interviewer about your career ambitions specifically related to this role and their organization .\nas a special introductory offer , scaleform is offering pricing that enables customers who purchase prior to march 31 , 2009 to secure the full scaleform gfx 3 . 0 release at the gfx 2 . 2 price , plus receive the new scaleform video module for free . contact sales @ urltoken for more information on this promotion .\naccelerating the distribution pipeline for scaleform gfx , a high - performance rich media user interface and vector graphics engine .\nscaleform video , a fully integrated video codec for flash video workflow support ( currently powered by cri movie ) .\ngaming trends mobile gaming is pushing towards higher quality experiences , a trend that scaleform can help out with , stevens said .\nthese new horizons in flash have opened up courtesy of middleware developed by scaleform corporation as matthew doyle , its gaming products specialist , explains :\nscaleform gfx is a fast , robust user interface engine that brings the power of flash vector graphics and actionscripting to games ,\nhe says .\nit provides a cross - platform , hardware - accelerated flash player that enables users to deploy their ui across all major consoles , as well as on pc - based applications .\nas part of the acquisition , brendan iribe , along with scaleform\u2019s chief technology officer , michael antonov , and chief operating officer , marc bennett , will join the leadership team in autodesk media & entertainment . scaleform offices will remain in greenbelt , maryland .\nthe latest version of scaleform is a godsend to those who want to port their flash games over to ios with little fuss .\nscaleform clik is great for building video game user interface elements faster than ever before ,\nsaid graham wihlidal , senior programmer , bioware .\nscaleform has demonstrated its on - the - ground understanding of production by architecting a framework that truly accelerates development . scaleform clik provides more control to ui designers , while offering an increased pipeline and runtime consistency that is needed for console development .\na developer has to take the flash game and load it into the prebuilt scaleform player app on ios . there ' s also the option to build a customer native game player using scaleform ' s c + + libraries . after a bit of testing and fine - tuning to ensure everything looks right , the game is ready . to further optimize the game , scaleform provides tools to help with memory and performance .\ndetails on these features , as well as more information on enhancements to the scaleform ime (\ninput method editor\n) module and tighter game engine integration with leading engines such as epic unreal engine 3 , emergent gamebryo , and crytek cryengine can be found at the scaleform website .\nscaleform\u2019s flagship product , scaleform gfx , allows development teams to more quickly and easily author game uis and interactive 3d experiences using popular design tools : adobe flash and adobe creative suite software . scaleform gfx helps developers take advantage of the 3d hardware acceleration capabilities of modern systems to create cinematic quality menus , in - game heads up displays ( huds ) , animated textures , mini - games , and even mobile games and applications .\ni look at scaleform as an opportunity to help developers ,\nsaid delise , the senior product manager for game - related products for autodesk .\nautodesk ' s latest version of scaleform allows developers to easily port flash games into the mobile environment , and in some cases , make them look better .\nscaleform clik (\ncommon lightweight interface kit\n) helps accelerate the design and development of uis on multiple platforms including pcs , consoles and mobile devices . architected by the urltoken team , led by world - famous flash expert grant skinner , the scaleform clik component architecture and workflow enhancement tools enable users to rapidly create sophisticated user interfaces from prototype to final design . by easily iterating the look and feel through all stages of the development pipeline , scaleform clik dramatically reduces the time and costs of developing ui elements .\nscaleform gfx allows licensees to create user interfaces using adobe flash authoring tools , such as adobe flash professional ; the resulting swf files can be used directly by the gfx libraries , providing similar functionality to the adobe flash player but optimized for use within game engines . scaleform provides apis for direct communication between flash content and the game engine , and pre - built integrations for popular engines such as unity and unreal engine . scaleform gfx can also be licensed for use as a standalone flash runtime system on mobile platforms , [ 2 ] [ 3 ] competing with adobe air .\n\u00a9 2009 take - two interactive software and its subsidiaries . all rights reserved . sid meier ' s civilization iv , civ , civilization , 2k games , the 2k games logo , and take - two interactive software are all trademarks and / or registered trademarks of take - two interactive software , inc . developed by firaxis games . firaxis is a registered trademark of firaxis games , inc . uses bink video . copyright \u00a91997 - 2009 by rad game tools , inc . uses miles sound system . copyright \u00a91991 - 2005 by rad game tools , inc . portions of this software are included under license : \u00a92009 scaleform corporation . all rights reserved .\nmicrosoft uses scaleform and flash for mini and micro games such as fable ii pub games on xbox live arcade . flash is mostly used for menus , mini games , in - game interactive objects with animated flash controls and video , and in - game heads up displays ( huds ) .\nlast week , the company unveiled the latest version of its scaleform software , a tool used by programmers to make games for consoles and , increasingly , smartphones . in fact , the newest version has more features dedicated to the mobile environment , a reflection of the growing importance of that market .\nscaleform amp (\nanalyzer for memory and performance\n) is designed to offer insight into memory usage and other important performance metrics developers require to improve real - time playback . this critical new feature set allows users to quickly optimize content by making it easier to identify inefficiencies and hot spots , enabling faster iteration and integration .\nscaleform started as a tool to help console game makers develop menus and user interfaces . but as games got more sophisticated on the mobile end , and processors and graphics made major advances , autodesk turned its attention to smartphones , said stevens , who is vice president of product management for the company ' s media and entertainment business .\nscaleform gfx 3 . 0 is a major release that introduces new productivity tools to speed the creation , assembly and optimization of ui elements . it significantly accelerates workflow to empower artists and designers to design more freely and autonomously , while allowing programmers to focus on creating the highest quality gameplay rather than building time - consuming custom tools .\na flash game can immediately be dropped into scaleform , to be used on mobile devices , pcs , or game consoles . it takes less than an hour to deploy the game , although additional time is required to optimize and test it . still , that ' s far shorter than writing code to create a mobile game from scratch .\nthe scaleform gfx installers are built by dynamically inserting a command line into a batch file , which will then queue the commands with xge . the batch file is then passed to xgconsole , which quickly and efficiently handles the copying of many gigs of data across our network and the compression of that data to an installer less than 50mb in size .\nscaleform gfx has been used to great effect in mass effect , civilization revolution , crysis and many other aaa games across all gaming platforms . doyle , meanwhile , has worked in the games industry as a 3d artist , game designer and producer for companies such as ea mythic and midway games . he was also lead world designer for warhammer online .\n\u201cour combined technologies will not only provide game developers with an improved authoring environment and runtime solution , but will also apply to the broader interactive entertainment industry ranging from film to mobile to the web , \u201d said brendan iribe , president and chief executive officer of scaleform . \u201cwe will finally realize our long standing vision of integrating 2d and 3d authoring technology while continuing our commitment to deliver leading - edge real - time graphics solutions to our customers . \u201d\nwith such impressive gaming credentials he ' s seen , first hand , the enormous leap flash has made since it was first released .\nflash is being taken more seriously by triple - a game developers as the ui solution standard through the use of scaleform ' s gfx middleware product ,\nhe notes .\nwith the boom in casual gaming , social games on facebook , myspace and other sites , and mobile gaming , it ' s become a critical path tool .\n. where applicable , you can see country - specific product information , offers , and pricing .\nwe have redirected you to an equivalent page on your local site where you can see local pricing and promotions and purchase online .\nwe ' ve combined our most powerful software and services to create one simple package , for one great price\u2014autodesk industry collections .\n\u00a92017 alcon entertainment , llc . , warner bros . entertainment inc . all rights reserved . photo courtesy of framestore .\nsoftware for 2d and 3d cad . subscription includes original autocad , specialized toolsets , and apps .\nbangkok developer combines sustainability and innovative technology in an urban housing development that integrates work , home , and a common \u201cthird place . \u201d\nacross the manufacturing , architecture , building , construction , media , and entertainment industries , autodesk gives you the power to make anything .\nprivacy settings | privacy / cookies | about our ads | legal notices & trademarks | report noncompliance | site map | \u00a9 2018 autodesk inc . all rights reserved\nhave a hit flash game on the pc ? autodesk has a way to quickly and easily get it on the smartphone .\ni spoke with autodesk executives mark stevens and frank delise about the new software and got their thoughts on the gaming industry as a whole .\nwe saw what was happening with the explosion of mobile devices and tablets ,\nhe said .\nthe software is able read the flash data file and interpret it as mobile app , stevens said .\nthe software isn ' t particularly expensive . it costs $ 295 per user per platform to use .\nat the end of the day , higher quality content gets noticed ,\nhe said .\nour tools can make a difference there .\nhe boasted that his software could help create aaa - quality titles for the mobile phone .\nstevens said he sees a lot of development money moving away from consoles and toward mobile . as noted in this column , he also sees a proliferation of freemium games , or games given away for free , but include offers , levels , power - ups , and other bonuses that can be purchased with cash .\nfollowing along the lines of higher quality games , games with 3d graphics tend to jump higher in the rankings , delise said .\nhe also sees the idea of a\ngame as a service\ntaking hold . those are games that more interactive , more personalized , and deal with stats and challenges against friends than the typical casual game .\ndown the line , augmented reality and gaming will start to take hold , delise said .\nthere are new game experiences only available on these devices ,\nhe said .\nbe respectful , keep it clean and stay on topic . we delete comments that violate our policy , which we encourage you to read . discussion threads can be closed at any time at our discretion .\nfor inquiries related to this message please contact support . for sales inquiries , please visit urltoken\nif you believe this to be in error , please confirm below that you are not a robot by clicking\ni ' m not a robot\nbelow .\nplease make sure your browser supports javascript and cookies and that you are not blocking them from loading . for more information you can review the terms of service and cookie policy .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nour distribution pipeline consists of four basic phases : building , packaging , testing , and posting . we build 86 different configurations consisting of our core gfx sdk , demos , and samples . these configurations are packaged into 10 different installers .\nrunning on a single 3 . 4 ghz machine , our building process took approximately 2 hours and 40 minutes while the creation of the installers ( packaging phase ) took just over 1 hour . the testing phase can uncover problems or bugs that cause the build and packaging phases to be repeated before another round of testing . without incredibuild and xge , this rebuild process would create nearly 4 hours of down time between each test cycle . this lengthy delay proved to be a problem in delivering quality software to our customers in a timely manner .\nthe main alternative to solve our problem was upgrading to better hardware . however , this solution had diminishing returns , as even the latest multicore pcs did not offer the speed benefits gained by adding another node to the incredibuild / xge network . this is due to disk contention and other heavy system tasks that are not just processor dependent .\nthrough the use of incredibuild and xge , we were able to distribute our build across our network to many multi - 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game ui assets . it can be used to create virtually anything a player physically interacts with .\nflash skills have never been so marketable . console games user interface design is a huge growth area crying out for flash designers and developers . with advances in middleware technology , control of console interfaces has been placed well and truly in creative hands .\nbefore flash ' s rise , hardcore c + + developers had been tasked with a lot of the creative execution of the user interface . for the developer or designer who chooses to broaden their skill set and look beyond the pure digital / web arena , the shift could reap rewards in a business where diversification is key to staying employed .\nit seems that flash , and the designers and developers who use it , are playing an increasingly significant role in games ' ui development . shane mielke , who ' s currently creative director at 2advanced studios , worked with ea on the james bond : from russia with love game , using flash to design main menu items as well as internal game menus . all the animation prototyping for these elements was completed in flash too .\ni took all the ui work i ' d created in photoshop and then animated it in flash ,\nexplains mielke .\ni created transitions , button rollover states , animations , explosions and so on . ea ' s development team then integrated the text fields , multi - 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", "topic": 10}], "title": "girard bank", "paragraphs": ["following the merger , mellon bank , girard bank and girard bank delaware , also owned by girard , would operate separately as subsidiaries of mellon national .\ngirard bank , heritage bank national association , mellonnational corporation , and heritage bancorpora . . .\ngirard trust corn exchange bank , plaintiff , v . united states , defendant .\nin 1811 the united states did no extend its charter to the first bank of the united states . local merchant stephen girard purchased the building and established the bank of stephen girard , the country\u2019s first private bank . after his death in 1831 a group of local merchants hoped to take advantage of girard\u2019s sterling reputation and used his name for their own bank . in 1952 , girard trust company acquired the corn exchange bank ' s philadelphia branch , and renamed itself to girard trust corn exchange bank . from 1964 to 1969 , was known as girard trust company , and it 1969 , was renamed to girard bank .\nthe original bank , t . mellon and sons bank , was founded in 1869 by\ngirard is a pennsylvania state - chartered bank . it is owned by mellon , a bank holding company that does not conduct business in new jersey .\nbank robbery at girard federal savings and loan . a fugitive walked into the bank and demanded money . he was last seen heading towards the railroad tracks .\nfor more information regarding how phenix - girard bank post checks and debits to your account , click here .\njoseph masternick , the 16th mayor of girard , dies . he was buried in girard - liberty memorial cemetery .\nin 1972 , mellon national corporation was created as a one bank holding company to own mellon national bank and trust company , which officially became mellon bank .\n2 . girard bank the french - american banker and philanthropist stephen girard - - at one time , the richest man in the world - - founded girard bank in philadelphia in 1811 . girard was one of the first banks to launch a system of atms , a proprietary network known as\ngeorge\nin 1978 . the pittsburgh - based mellon bank would buy out girard in 1983 before being swallowed up two decades later by citizens bank ( nasdaq : fcnca ) . ( photo : wikipedia ) .\nwilliam w . wilson leaves office of the 4th mayor of girard . - the trumbull banking company is formed . this is a state bank . this bank is an outgrowth of the girard savings and banking company . - the trumbull savings and loan company is formed . this bank is an independent outgrowth of the girard savings and banking company . - the girard weekly journal is goes out of business .\nphilip a . cretella , the 15th mayor of girard , is layed to rest at the girard - liberty memorial cemetery .\nthe girard savings bank is organized , it is a pioneer institution of its kind in girard . the ashtabula , youngstown and pittsburgh rail road company completes a 58 . 03 mile line from ashtabula harbor to girard , via the city of niles . girard is now linked via railroad to lake erie shipping trade .\nthe first national bank of girard opens for business . the bank has $ 50 , 000 in capital and resources of $ 80 , 000 . the bank president is a . w . kennedy . the vice president is state senator john j . sullivan .\nmichigan national was tossed around between foreign parent companies following its acquisition by national australia bank and later dutch - state bank , abn - amro , in 2001 . the bank changed names to standard federal and then lasalle bank midwest before being swallowed up by bank of america in 2007 . ( photo : wikipedia ) .\nprincipal subsidiaries : mellon bank , n . a . ; mellon bank ( de ) national association ; mellon bank ( fl ) national association ; mellon bank ( md ; mellon bank ( north ) national association ; mellon bank ( east ) national association ; mellon bank ( central ) national association ; mellon financial services corporation ; the commonwealth national bank ; data - link systems inc . ; mellon bank international ; mellon securities trust company ; mellon investdata corporation ; backroom systems group ; collection services corporation ; investnet corporation ; mellon bank canada ; mellon securities ltd . ( england ) ; mellon - pictetinternational management ltd . ( england ) .\ngirard , alabama was one of these small towns . my ancestors were already settled in the girard area or arrived in the mid 1840s .\nwilliam d . cunningham leaves the office of the 8th mayor of girard . - - the girard news , weekly newspaper , is founded .\nthe girard town hall ( formerly union school ) is torn down on jefferson square and replaced by the girard municipal building , shown above .\nthe city of girard and liberty township recieve approximately 4 inches of rain within two hours . one third of all girard homes are flooded .\n4 . crocker bank crocker bank is perhaps most infamous for a 1975 killing in a bank robbery by the symbionese liberation army . founded in san francisco in association with woolworth national bank , it was acquired by wells fargo ( nyse : wfc ) in 1986 .\n10 . michigan national bank michigan national was founded in 1940 , the result of consolidating six other michigan banks . the collapse of penn square bank and continental illinois national bank and trust company hurt the bank , which was forced to close almost half of its location .\nthomas gordon blackstone takes the office of the 7th mayor of girard . - the\ngreat flu of 1918\nstrikes girard and the entire world .\npreviously , bank holding companies could own only one bank and operate only in counties touching on the county where the home office was situated .\nthe bank was absorbed by bank one in 1998 before its merger with what today is jpmorganchase in 2004 . ( photo : wikipedia ) .\nthe girard municipal building is remodeled . - - consentino ( medical office ) building is constructed . - - the girard free library constructs a new addition .\nvalley national bank is a branch of the girard national bank . the girard national bank has been family owned and operated for over eighty years , now with branches in fourteen kansas and eastern colorado communities . most recently , our banking family has expanded into the kansas communities of pittsburg , arma , and galena ! you may conduct your banking at any of our locations listed below .\nthe panic of 1837\nspreads throughout america , ohio , and girard .\nwilliam j . wallis and f . a . williams purchase the girard stove works and secure a charter under the name of the girard stove and foundry company .\na new girard high school , shown above , is constructed on ward avenue .\nmelvin christopher triplett is born in indianola , mississippi , the second of 12 children . he will move to girard and excel at sports at girard high school .\nwkbn reports that a family is evicted from home in girard - ralph gilbert .\ngirard police catch arsonist from youngstown . the fugitive is arraigned in municipal court .\na broken phone line , which crosses mahoning river in girard , is recovered .\ncaptain joseph standohar retires from the girard police force after 40 years of service .\ngrand opening of the restored 1st floor of the girard historical society\u00eds barnhisel house .\nthe only reason girard stuck out in my mind was that my grandmother katherine mckenzie richardson was born there in 1887 . my mother was born in girard also in 1906 . by the time my mother and grandmother was grown and married , very few people talked about girard . the most i remember going through girard was when there was a funeral and we would drive through the small little town on our way to the girard cemetery . my mckenzies and mcbride are buried in girard cemetery .\nmellon ' s merger with philadelphia ' s girard bank became final last week . the acquisition of ccb will put its assets at roughly $ 26 billion and rank it 12th in size among the nation ' s bank holding companies .\n7 . southeast banking corporation the miami - based bank has its roots with a subsidiary , the first national bank of miami , founded in 1902 .\ngirard national bank\u2019s robust and secure virtual banking experience is like no other ! you\u2019re going to love the updated features of our online , mobile and voice banking .\ngirard was named after a man from philadelphia and a slave owner , stephen girard . when russell county was formed in 1832 girard became the county seat , the first session of court convening 1833 . 1890 mr . west served as it\u2019s first mayor .\nthe first was the acquisition of a venerable philadelphia bank \u2014 girard bank \u2014 by a big pittsburgh institution \u2014 mellon bank . people were pissed . it didn\u2019t make complete sense to me , but i eventually learned a little bit about philadelphia philanthropist stephen girard , and i came to understand a little better why people had feelings about the bank . ( hey , nothing personal , mellon . . . we just like things in philadelphia the way they are . . . . )\nunited states , appellant , v . first city national bank of houston et al . united states , appellant , v . provident national bank et al .\nhigh street bank . ( in 1948 , it became citizens trust co . ) [ citizens savings bank bought a controlling interest in its original parent . ]\ndaniel walters of girard dies of sunstroke while pitching hay at william reichard ' s .\nemmett d . crum , above , takes office as the 2nd mayor of girard .\nthomas gordon blackstone , shown above , takes office as the 3rd mayor of girard .\nalex whitford , shown above , takes the office of the 11th mayor of girard .\njoseph catone , shown above , takes the office of the 13th mayor of girard .\njoseph masternick , shown above , takes the office of the 16th mayor of girard .\nkennth l . woodford dies , leaving the office of the 19th mayor of girard .\nbob , both the first bank and second bank of the united states operated out of carpenters\u2019 hall at 320 chestnut street until their own buildings were constructed . michael\nthis view is confirmed by the bank merger act of 1960 and its history .\nunited states , appellant , v . citizens and southern national bank et al .\nunited states , appellant , v . third national bank in nashville et al .\nwhitney national bank in jefferson parish , petitioner , v . bank of new orleans and trust company et al . james j . saxon , comptroller of the currency , petitioner , v . bank of new orleans and trust company et al .\nno company which owns more than 25 % of the stock of either a bank located outside of this state or a foreign bank shall own or acquire ownership of more than 5 % of the stock of a bank located in this state .\n1 . north carolina national bank ( ncnb ) the charlotte - based bank was known as american commercial bank before 1960 , the result of a 1957 merger between american trust co . and the commercial national bank . it would acquire c & s / sovran in 1991 and change its name to nationsbank before being taking over bank of america ( nyse : bac ) in 1998 and changing its name with it .\nthe pennsylvania and ohio canal reached girard and the dam was rebuilt into its present form .\nthe william and w . h . johnson tinware and sheet iron company moves to girard .\ngirard offices of union distributing co , partially owned by anthony b . flask are bombed .\nparents & kids in girard picket on rt . 422 regarding\nschool bus issue\n.\nabove . . . . girard honor guard starts the 2008 end of the year parade .\nlook at your current statement and see just how much phenix - girard bank can save you on your small business checking . then open your small business checking account with us .\nwainwright , nicholas b . the philadelphia national bank : a century and a half of philadelphia banking , 1803 - 1953 . philadelphia : the philadelphia national bank , 1953 .\nunited states , appellant , v . phillipsburg national bank and trust company et al .\n11 . first chicago bank the roots of first chicago bank can be traced back to 1863 . it grew quickly , becoming a major financier of the american civil war .\nalthough philadelphia was no longer the nation\u2019s capital after 1800 , the presence of the bank of the united states kept the city at the center of controversies about the nation\u2019s finances . in 1811 , anti - banking forces in congress refused to extend its charter . republicans believed the bank was unconstitutional , and that it benefitted only the moneyed class at the expense of all others . local merchant and trader stephen girard acquired its building and fixed assets , and used his own capital to establish the bank of stephen girard as the country\u2019s first private bank , a bank with no publicly traded shares and no mandated service to customers .\nnothing in this act shall prohibit a company from acquiring bank stock in excess of the limitation imposed by section 2 of this act , if such acquisition results from an exchange of stock resulting from the merger or consolidation of a bank with another bank or banks .\njesse baldwin partners with abner osborne to expand the mill and a create a store in girard .\nambrose eckman takes the office of the 1st mayor of girard . his photograph is shown above .\nedward h . vaughn , shown above , takes the office of the 6th mayor of girard .\ndavid j . rees , shown above , takes the office of the 9th mayor of girard .\njohn j . cronin , shown above , takes the office of the 10th mayor of girard .\nclyde u . helman , shown above , takes the office of the 12th mayor of girard .\njohn d . depietro , shown above , takes the office of the 14th mayor of girard .\nphillip a . cretella , shown below , takes the office of the 15th mayor of girard .\nkennth l . woodford , shown below , takes the office of the 19th mayor of girard .\njoseph j . christopher , shown above , takes the office of the 20th mayor of girard .\nvincent e . schuyler , shown above , takes the office of the 21st mayor of girard .\njim petro , the ohio state auditor , places the city of girard in a fiscal emergency .\ngirard trust corn exchang | 191 f . supp . 551 ( 1961 ) | supp5511631 | urltoken\ntwo other bank mergers have already been announced since pennsylvania ' s new law was enacted four months ago , but neither of those are of the magnitude of the mellon - girard deal .\n( alcoa ) and gulf oil company . in 1902 the bank was reorganized as mellon national bank and became a subsidiary of andrew mellon\u2019s union trust company . the two companies merged completely in 1946 to become mellon national bank and trust company . andrew\u2019s younger brother richard b . mellon and the latter\u2019s son richard k . mellon successively headed the bank until 1967 . the holding company was formed in 1972 and took the name mellon bank corporation in 1984 .\nsecond bank of the united states , chestnut street between fourth and fifth streets , philadelphia .\nmellon national corp . , holding company for pittsburgh ' s mellon bank , . . .\n9 . fleet bank some sports fans may remember boston ' s fleet center , the arena that housed the nba ' s celtics and nhl ' s bruins for nearly a decade beginning in 1995 . fleet bank was the result of the providence - based bank ' s numerous acquisitions , enabling it to become new england ' s largest bank by the late 1990s .\nin 2004 , fleet was acquired by bank of america . ( photo : wikipedia ) .\ngirard bank , heritage bank national association , mellonnational corporation , and heritage bancorporation , inc . , petitioners , v . board of governors of the federal reserve system , respondent , andthe new jersey commissioner of banking , intervenor , 748 f . 2d 838 ( 3d cir . 1984 )\nfederal legislation dealing with bank mergers 6 dates from 1918 , when congress provided that , subject to the approval of the comptroller of the currency , two or more national banks could consolidate to form a new national bank ; 7 similar provision was made in 1927 for the consolidation of a state and a national bank resulting in a national bank . 8 in 1952 mergers of national and state banks into national banks were authorized , also conditioned on approval by the comptroller of the currency . 9 in 1950 congress authorized the theretofore prohibited 10 merger or consolidation of a national bank with a state bank when the assuming or resulting bank would be a state bank . 11 in addition , the federal deposit insurance act was amended to require the approval of the fdic for all mergers and consolidations between insured and noninsured banks , and of specified federal banking agencies for conversions of insured banks into insured state banks if the conversion would result in the capital stock or surplus of the newly formed bank being less than that of the converting bank . 12 the act further required insured banks merging with insured state banks to secure the approval of the comptroller of the currency if the assuming bank would be a national bank , and the approval of the board of governors of the federal reserve system and the fdic , respectively , if the assuming or resulting bank would be a state member bank or nonmember insured bank . 13\na new , $ 1 , 750 , 000 , waste water treatment plant is dedicated in girard .\nthe mellon national corporation of pittsburgh and the girard company of philadelphia announced yesterday that the two big bank holding companies had agreed to merge . the move could create the 12th - largest commercial bank in the country as well as touch off major new competition in the philadelphia - camden market .\ncommenting on the venture , james j . mcdermott , research director of the wall street firm of keefe , bruyette & woods , which specializes in bank stocks , said that while many analysts had valued the mellon offer to girard stockholders at about $ 38 . 50 a share - well below girard ' s book value of $ 50 . 87 a share - girard stockholders would receive a 52 percent premium on girard ' s stock price of $ 25 just before the offer plus a 38 percent increase in dividend .\nunited states , appellant , v . first national bank and trust company of lexington et al .\nheritage is a national bank that has ninety branches in new jersey and one branch in pennsylvania . it is owned by bancorp , a bank holding company principally conducting its operations in new jersey .\ngirard bank , heritage bank national association , mellonnational corporation , and heritage bancorporation , inc . , petitioners , v . board of governors of the federal reserve system , respondent , andthe new jersey commissioner of banking , intervenor , 748 f . 2d 838 ( 3d cir . 1984 ) : : justia\nthe north avenue school designed by the well - known youngstown architect , charles h . owsley . . in a beaux - arts style with classic details . - james j . mcfarland , at twenty years of age , was appointed cashier at first national bank of girard - the girard stove and foundry works moves to the city of youngstown - emmett d . crum leaves the office of the 2nd mayor of girard .\ntown plat laid out by david tod of youngstown , believed to be named in honor of stephen girard .\nthe girard rolling mills , located on the mahoning river and shown above , are completed and become operational .\njohn walters , of girard , dies of burns sustained two weeks earlier when a barrel of oil exploded .\nmining ends by the tod iron company at the kline mine located at great lot # 8 in girard .\nwilliam w . wilson takes the office of the 4th mayor of girard . his photograph is shown above .\n( 1855\u20131937 ) , joined the business in 1874 and proved so capable that the elder mellon transferred the bank\u2019s ownership to him in 1882 . with the bank as the cornerstone of his financial empire ,\n\u00a9 copyright 2018 citizens financial group , inc . all rights reserved . citizens bank is a brand name of citizens bank , n . a . ( nmls id # 433960 ) and citizens bank of pennsylvania ( nmls id # 522615 ) . securities and insurance products are : \u2022 not fdic insured \u2022 not bank guaranteed \u2022 may lose value \u2022 not a deposit \u2022 not insured by any federal government agency\nnorm kobal , raised in girard , is designated the cleveland - style polka hall of fame , musician / individual of the year . - - joseph j . christopher leaves the office of the 20th mayor of girard .\nfour financial institutions founded in the 19th century have contributed to the growth and history of mellon bank . besides t . mellon and sons , they were : the farmers bank of delaware , established in 1807 by henry ridgely ; the harrisburg bank , founded in 1814 by william wallace , robert harris ( son of the founder of the city of harrisburg ) , and 11 other pennsylvania businessmen ; and the girard savings institution of philadelphia , established by benjamin wood richards in 1835 . this institution , which eventually came to be known as girard bank , was named in honor of stephen girard , a multi - millionaire who left $ 7 million to the city of philadelphia and lent money to the american government during the war of 1812 .\nevery day , we strive to earn our reputation as \u201cthe best place to bank and borrow . \u201d\nthe bank grew through a series of mergers until a hostile takeover in 1989 by the bank of new york , known today as bny mellon ( nyse : bk ) . ( photo : wikipedia ) .\n14 . hibernia national bank hibernia national was founded by irish immigrants in new orleans back in 1870 .\nmy grandmother was raised in girard , she attended school , church there . they lived on the corner of dillingham street and the street that runs beside of the phenix girard bank . the side of the girard bank sat directly across the street from the mckenzie\u2019s home . the house was a large white house and had a wrapped around front porch . i only remember the house because every time we visited girard cemetery to visit mama\u2019s family , she would say\u201d there is the mckenzie\u2019s home , my grandparents home where mama and i was born . ? at the time , it never crossed my mind to ask questions about the mckenzie\u2019s old family home .\nfrancis carlton moves from warren to girard . he purchases and settles the lower third of great lot # 10 .\nsixteen year old , william frack , is injured in a girard blacksmith ' s shop accident and later dies .\nmining resumes by the brier hill coal company at the kline mine located at great lot # 8 in girard .\nnick j .\ntiny\nd ' eramo jr . takes the office of the 17th mayor of girard .\nnick j .\ntiny\nd ' eramo jr . leaves the office of the 17th mayor of girard .\nthe bank of new york company , inc . , major american bank holding company , headquartered in new york city . the original bank of new york was founded in 1784 by alexander hamilton and chartered in 1791 . it was instrumental in securing the first loan obtained by the united states . other loans by the\u2026\ngirard bank (\ngirard\n) , heritage bank national corporation (\nheritage\n) , mellon national corporation (\nmellon\n) , and heritage bancorporation (\nbancorp\n) petition for review of an order of the board of governors of the federal reserve system ( the\nboard\n) . this court has jurisdiction to review the board ' s order pursuant to 12 u . s . c . \u00a7 1848 .\n[ n ] o application . . . shall be approved under this section which will permit any bank holding company or any subsidiary thereof to acquire . . . any additional bank located outside of the [ holding company ' s home ] state . . . unless the acquisition of such shares or assets of a state bank by an out - of - state bank holding company is specifically authorized by the statute laws of the state in which such bank is located , by language to that effect and not merely by implication .\nthe earnings credit is based on phenix - girard bank ' s money market interest rate . the charge on negative balances is based on prime rate as published in the wall street journal plus two ( 2 ) percent .\ngirard , alabama was a city in the far north - east corner of russell county , alabama across the chattahoochee river from columbus , georgia . from 1832\u20131839 girard was the first county seat of russell county . [ continue reading ]\nthe girard iron company plant becomes operational . - mining begins and ends by tod , stambaugh & company ( later changing name to the brier hill coal company ) at the kline mine located at great lot # 8 in girard .\nin its announcement , mellon and girard said directors of both companies had unanimously approved a definitive agreement to merge . terms call for girard shareholders to receive 0 . 95 share of mellon national corporation common plus 0 . 38 share of a new $ 25 preferred for each girard share . analysts valued the stock at $ 38 . 50 a share .\nmellon national corp . , holding company for pittsburgh ' s mellon bank , . . . - upi archives\ndavid j . rees leaves the office of the 9th mayor of girard . - - state route 304 is certified .\nedward eugene rowland , a corporal in the u . s . marines and resident of girard is killed in action .\nelvin baker shields , a seargent in the u . s . marines and resident of girard , dies of wounds .\njack holly hederstrom , a captain in the u . s . air force and resident of girard dies while missing .\nwalter everett pittman , a captian in the u . s . air force and resident of girard dies while missing .\nthe interior of the scout cabin annex is finished and a kitchen with utilities is added by the city of girard .\npaul anthony sgambati , of girard , dies at the age of 21 while serving his country in the vietnam war .\nthe primary occupant of the building today , citizens bank , is actually a direct descendent of girard trust company , via mellon bank . as a nod to the nightlife attractions that have since come to dominate the neighborhood , the building also houses bar and restaurant the plough and the stars . philadelphia city paper is stationed here as well .\nnew bank opened in the philadelphia four - county area . that was in 1951 . at the end of 10 years , the new bank controlled only one - third of 1 % of the area ' s deposits .\nmining resumes by the tod iron company , after changing hands , at the kline mine located at great lot # 8 in girard . - mathew ramsey , 118th il , born in 1822 dies and is buried in girard - liberty union cemetery\nresidents and former residents of girard and phenix city sharing what they remembered about girard and phenix city . the emails go from ma beeches to where they were when mr . patterson was shot , idle hour park . fort benning , central high .\nthe girard home savings and loan company is open for business in the dennison building at corner of state and liberty st .\nafter richard ' s death in 1933 , his son , richard k . mellon , took over as president . when mellon national bank and union trust company merged in 1946 , richard became chairman of the newly formed mellon national bank and trust company . mellon bank also entered the retail market by expanding its branch network and merging with mellbank .\nthe inapplicability of \u00a7 7 to bank mergers was also an explicit basis on which congress acted in passing the bank merger act of 1960 . the senate report on s . 1062 , the bill that was finally enacted , stated :\nit shall be unlawful except with prior approval of the board . . . for any bank holding company to acquire direct or indirect ownership or control of any voting shares of any bank if , after such acquisition , such company will directly or indirectly own or control more than 5 per centum of the voting shares of such bank . . . .\nice causes flooding in the mahoning river valley . - girard ' s iron industry begins with the construction of the girard iron company . this company is a venture partnership of david tod , william ward , william richards , and joseph g . butler jr .\nconstruction on the girard lower lake dam is completed - ed l . hauser is elected secretary of ohio post - masters association .\nliberty memorial park is created by the girard parks commission - - the entire route 16 is certified and renamed to route 422 .\nthe new york football giants , with girard high school alumnus mel triplett as starting fullback , win the national football league championship .\nthe eastwood mall is constructed in niles , ohio . - - the girard news , weekly newspaper , goes out of circulation .\nthe b - 25 mitchell bomber purchased by the people of girard is now in action . the $ 175 , 000 needed to purchase the bomber was raised over the summer in a drive sponsered by the girard businessmen ' s association , headed by don welty .\nend of the summerparade , chaired by joann sura and girard - liberty rotary club , randy suchanek of the rotary ' s car show gave girard residents many smiles and laughs . the parade and car show was a great time for everyone in over a decade .\ngeorge t . farrell , 52 , president of mellon bank and thomas a . cooper , 47 , president of girard , would become vice chairmen of mellon national , along with two others , ralph b . gilpatrick jr . and g . christian lantzsch .\nunited states , appellant , v . the philadelphia national bank et al . | us law | lii / legal information institute\nwhose principal subsidiary , mellon bank , has been one of the largest regional banks in the country . its headquarters are in\nin the event , mellon made a brilliant decision : they split mellon into two parts \u2014 dubbed \u201cthe bad bank\u201d and \u201cthe good bank\u201d \u2014 and dealt with them separately . they recognized that as long as mellon remained a single entity , the investment community would value the entire company in light of the problems occurring in some of its assets . the solution was to quarantine the bad assets , take the hit , and focus on saving the the part of the bank that still had ( substantial ) value . ( see \u201crich bank , poor bank : mellon\u2019s surprise success\u201d in business week , march 8 , 1992 . )\n3 . seafirst bank seafirst was founded in 1929 , the result of a merger between seattle ' s three largest banks . it wouldn ' t adopt the\nseafirst\nnamesake until 1974 , and it didn ' t keep it for long . in 1983 , the bank was acquired by bank of america ' s ancestor , bankamerica corp . ( photo : wikipedia ) .\ngerard c . chirichigno marries miss angelina parillo of girard . chirichigno was the sales manager for the youngstown wire and iron company . - jonas earle king m . d . relocated his medical practice to girard . - alonzo g . sharp founds and manages a . g . sharp lumber in youngstown , ohio . located at the old dingledy plant . - a five acre site is purchased for the construction of a new high school . - the first national bank of girard purchases 41 feet on w . liberty st . to accommodate its growth . the bank is now valued at $ 1 , 210 , 000 . the growth is % 110 in 15 years .\nkemis massey ( sobby ) is active mailing in info and keeping us up to date and sharing her memories of girard and phenix city .\na few years ago i was researching the mcbrides and mckenzies it was then how i found my ancestors involved in girard , also salem , alabama . ( lee and chambers were in the early 1800s before girard . ) this is when i had the desire to know more about girard , alabama . what she was like , how she was created and what she had to do with the rest of russell county .\nson of benjamin williams , aged 7 - 9 , is killed near girard when hit by a railroad car at the morris coal chute .\ngomer jones establishes a general store in girard , formerly owned by a . e . hartzell ( is this aaron e . hartzell ? )\nmellon has 111 branches in six counties of western pennsylvania and girard 145 locations in six counties of southeastern pennsylvania and 25 in delaware . now mellon and girard can operate throughout the state - and are expected to do so either through further branches or the purchase of additional banks .\nthe facts , to which both parties to this action have agreed , and all the facts necessary for decision here , are as follows : girard trust corn exchange bank is a banking corporation organized and existing under the laws of the commonwealth of pennsylvania . on june 15 , 1951 , the corn exchange national bank and trust company , a national banking association , merged with the girard trust company , pursuant to federal and pennsylvania banking laws . coincident with the merger , girard trust company , the surviving corporation , changed its name to girard trust corn exchange bank , the taxpayer herein . the joint plan of merger provided that each outstanding share of corn exchange capital stock was to be converted into one share of $ 15 par value capital stock of the surviving institution . under the federal statute authorizing the merger , shareholders of the corn exchange voting against the merger were entitled to receive the cash value of their shares as of the effective date of the merger .\nmost of my life i\u2019ve heard about girard , alabama . i never thought to much about the tiny little town that was just there , nothing special about it , or so i thought . it never crossed my mind that girard was full of history and memories of days gone by .\na trolley service running along state st . opens in girard . this trolley system ties into trolly systems of niles , warren , and youngstown .\nu . s . army ssgt ronald carl ross , age 29 and resident of girard , killed in military action in s . viet nam .\nu . s . army pfc robert arthur jones , age 20 and resident of girard , killed in military action in s . viet nam .\nu . s . army pfc james ward charlesworth jr . , age 20 and resident of girard , is killed in military action in cambodia .\nthe girard free library is moved from the municipal building on jefferson square to a new building on the southeast corner of prospect and north avenues .\ncommerce ; the appellees do not contest this ruling . ii . the applicability of section 7 of the clayton act to bank mergers .\nsimilar statements were repeatedly made to congress by justice department representatives in the years prior to the enactment of the bank merger act . 14\nsee wemple and cutler , the federal bank merger law and the antitrust laws , 16 buslaw 994 , 995 ( 1961 ) . many of the bills are summarized in funk , antitrust legislation affecting bank mergers , 75 banking l . j . 369 ( 1958 ) .\nmy mama myra richardson waldrop , never mention girard as far as her growing up there . mamaw came home to girard for mama to be born then she went back to griffin , georgia with mr . richardson , uncle bill and the new baby girl in 1906 . after living in mobile , alabama , in 1928 mamaw and papaw moved to georgia . they wanted to be near girard and they settled i across the river in columbus , georgia .\nmama talked about growing up in mobile , alabama where she met my dad . so , i didn\u2019t hear to much from mama about girard . but , mamaw did talk about her home town . she never mention phenix city , it was always about the people and her \u201ckin folks\u201d in girard . looking back , i don\u2019t think my mcbrides and mckenzies moved out of girard . they as far as i can remember didn\u2019t move to phenix city .\nsenator john f . kennedy , shown above , campaigns for the u . s . presidency in girard at the corner of wilson and state streets .\nin addition , there is a certain amount of bank holding company activity . the bank holding company act of 1956 , 12 u . s . c . 1841 \u00971848 , brought bank holding companies under stringent federal regulation . as of 1958 , the 43 registered bank holding companies controlled 5 . 7 % of all banking offices and 7 . 4 % of all deposits . lent , the changing structure of commercial banking ( 1960 ) , 19 . see also comment , supra , note 2 , 71 yale l . j . , at 516 522 .\nit should be noted that besides competition in interest rates , there is a great deal of indirect price competition in the banking industry . for example , the amount of compensating balance a bank requires of a borrower ( i . e . , the amount the borrower must always retain in his demand deposit account with the bank ) affects the real cost of the loan , and varies considerably in the bank ' s discretion .\nthe c . j . jones building is constructed on s . state st . ( tropitan is there now ) - the first national bank of girard has the following officers : president f . w . stillwagon , vice president ( s ) : j . c . krehl and e . l . hauser . - the williams building is constructed at 36 s . state st . - thomas gordon blackstone leaves the office of the 7th mayor of girard\nsuch creation is not , to be sure , pure sleight of hand . a bank may not make a loan without adequate reserves . nevertheless , the element of bank money creation is real . e . g . , samuelson , economics ( 5th ed . 1961 ) , 331\u0097343 .\ngirard was established sometimes prior to 1820 as a trading post in the creek indian territory of alabama . there was a white settlement across the chattahoochee river which was later named columbus , georgia . south of girard the capital of the creek nation was situated about eight miles south in alabama and was called cowetta .\ndavid tod , grandson to governor david tod , is born in girard . this david tod is the son of william and francis ( barnheisel ) tod .\nthe youngstown telegraph newspaper reports that girard receives a public works loan and grant amounting to $ 27 , 272 for the construction of a new city hall .\njoseph j . christopher retires from public service as council at large . he receives official accomodation for his many years of service from the girard city council .\nmr . eagleson , 56 - year - old chairman of girard , would continue in that post and become chairman of mellon national . mr . barnes , chairman of mellon national , would remain as chairman and chief executive of the mellon bank and become president and chief executive of the holding company .\ngirard and liberty lakes are purchased by the city of girard from the ohio consumer water company ( fomerly ohio water service ) for 2 . 5 million dollars . the city borrows the money from the ohio water development authority , such that when the loan is paid off , in 12 years , $ 4 . 7 million of public funds will be expended . the terms of this loan make it impossible for girard to pay off the principal early to avoid finance charges .\nsometimes nicknamed \u201cmanny hanny , \u201d it was acquired by chemical bank in 1992 , later becoming part of jpmorganchase . ( photo : wikipedia ) .\n12 . union planters bank union planters was founded in 1869 by william farrington , a memphis businessman who made a fortune during the civil war .\ngreater philadelphia\u2019s banking roots go deeper than those of any region in the country . philadelphia was the home of the first commercial bank ( 1782 ) , the first national bank ( 1791 ) , the first savings bank ( 1816 ) , and the first savings and loan association ( 1831 ) . until the mid - 1980s , celebrated local institutions such as first pennsylvania , girard , and provident dominated the region . by the late twentieth century , however , historic regulatory changes led to acquisitions by out - of - town giants and changed the face of the banking industry both locally and nationally .\nthe issue presented , therefore , is whether the taxpayer , girard trust corn exchange bank , on the facts here involved , was dealing in its own shares as it might deal in the shares of another corporation within the meaning of section 39 . 22 ( a ) - 15 of treasury regulation 118 .\nthe philadelphia national corporation , which owns the biggest commercial bank in philadelphia , said that the mellon - girard deal would ' ' create another large and potentially powerful banking combination in the state ' ' but that it expected to ' ' continue to be a major factor in banking in eastern pennsylvania . ' '\nthe first decade of the nineteenth century saw the establishment of several more banks in philadelphia . adding to the earlier institutions that largely served the needs of governments , upper class merchants , lawyers , and influential businessmen , the philadelphia bank ( 1803 ) , farmers and mechanics bank ( 1809 ) , commercial bank ( 1810 ) , and mechanics bank ( 1810 ) were formed by and for artisans , farmers , mechanics , and manufacturers . in 1810 , the leaders of the district of northern liberties , just north of vine street but not served by the philadelphia banks , formed the bank of northern liberties . another innovation occurred in 1816 when a group of businessmen , inspired by the success of savings institutions in england and scotland , established the philadelphia savings fund society to cater to small depositors not targeted by commercial banks . the depositors owned this \u201cmutual\u201d savings bank , and shared in its profits . long after the bank\u2019s demise , the iconic psfs sign atop the re - purposed skyscraper at 1200 market street continued to light the center city sky .\ngirard , heritage , mellon , and bancorp (\npetitioners\n) entered into a merger agreement . for present purposes , we may characterize the merger as a two - stage transaction . first , girard would merge into heritage , with heritage as the resulting bank . girard stock , owned by mellon , would be converted into and exchanged for newly issued heritage stock . at the same time , the heritage stock owned by bancorp would be cancelled , leaving heritage as a wholly owned subsidiary of mellon . second , bancorp would be merged into mellon . the shares of bancorp would be converted into a right to receive mellon securities or cash .\nthe basic small business checking from phenix - girard bank offers you the best in business checking with the possibility of no monthly maintenance fee . if you own your own business , you know the value of having a banking relationship that provides all the right answers and delivers impeccable banking services for your total financial needs .\n' since bank mergers are customarily , if not invariably , carried out by asset acquisitions , they are exempt from section 7 of the clayton act . ( stock acquisitions by bank holding companies , as distinguished from mergers and consolidations , are subject to both the bank holding company act of 1956 and sec . 7 of the clayton act . ) ' s . rep . no . 196 , 86th cong . , 1st sess . 1\u00972 ( 1959 ) .\nfollowing our acquisition by rbs group in 1988 , we grew rapidly , largely through a series of over 25 strategic bank acquisitions as highlighted below . these acquisitions greatly expanded our footprint throughout new england and into the mid - atlantic and the midwest , transforming us from a local retail bank into one of the largest retail u . s . bank - holding companies with nearly $ 170 . 0 billion in assets at the start of the global financial crisis .\nwednesday opening of the new liberty memorial park swimming pool celebrated with a town picnic . girard ' s downtown stores closed at noon so everyone could attend the picnic .\n5 . texas commerce bank the houston - based bank was acquired by chemical banking corporation in 1987 , who would eventually grow into the modern - day jpmorgan chase ( nyse : jpm ) . at the time , the acquisition represented the largest interstate banking merger in history . ( photo : wikipedia ) .\ncontrary to the unequivocal terms of sec . 1842 ( a ) ( 3 ) , petitioners contend forcefully that the board is without jurisdiction . they make essentially two arguments to support this contention . first , petitioners note that a different jurisdictional provision permits the board to review transactions in which\nany bank holding company or subsidiary thereof , other than a bank , . . . acquire [ s ] all or substantially all of the assets of a bank ,\nand that the emphasized language creates a\nbank merger exception\nto that provision . 12 u . s . c . \u00a7 1842 ( a ) ( 4 ) ( emphasis added ) . petitioners then argue that congress intended this bank merger exception to prevent\nduplicative review\nby the board over all transactions , including this one , that are within the comptroller ' s jurisdiction . the necessary implication of this argument is that the bank merger exception in sec . 1842 ( a ) ( 4 ) should be read into sec . 1842 ( a ) ( 3 ) . the board counters that there is no danger of duplicative review in this case since the comptroller only has jurisdiction over the girard - heritage bank merger whereas the board has jurisdiction over the entire transaction .\na . m . byers steel company ( formerly the girard iron company ) closes , leaving behind an 80 - acre plot located east of the mahoning river and west of state st . - - mobster , al capone , is released from prison . - - john j . cronin leaves the office of the 10th mayor of girard .\ncahouet immediately froze salaries and ordered the 19 , 500 - member staff reduced by 10 % , to wall street ' s approval . the following year , in 1988 , the company formed grant street national bank , a separate entity created solely to clean mellon ' s bad - debt slate by liquidating many of its weak domestic loans . the bank is partly backed by mellon funds and junk bonds , sold to investors who hope sales of property securing the bad loans will be profitable . if all goes according to plan , the complicated\ngood bank , bad bank\nplan will allow managers to focus on healthier areas .\nthe lutheran ' s log house of worship is replaced by a more sturdy structure , the salems lutheran church of girard and vicinity , on ground given by henry barnhisel .\nthe first national bank remodels its building on w . liberty st . - david tod , grandson to governor david tod , leaves office of ohio state senate .\nsee , e . g . , remarks of representative spence : ' the clayton act is ineffective as to bank mergers because in the case of banks it covers only stock acquisitions and bank mergers are not accomplished that way . ' 106 cong . rec . 7257 ( 1960 ) . see also note 24 , supra .\nfrom the 1960s the mellon bank corporation was a pioneer in the application of advanced data - processing technology to banking transactions . the company diversified into financial services beginning in the 1980s . in 1982 mellon acquired the girard company , a major philadelphia bank holding company , and in 1985 it merged with commonwealth national financial corporation , a financial - services company based in harrisburg , pennsylvania . the mellon bank acquired the investment and money - management firm boston company , inc . , in 1993 and bought the dreyfus corporation , a large manager of mutual funds , in 1994 . one year after its 1998 acquisition of united bankshares inc . , the company changed its name to mellon financial corporation to reflect the broader range of financial services . in 2006 mellon agreed to be acquired by the bank of new york company , inc ."]}
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( nashua , nh ) client nemo equipment inc . materials nextec epic fabric ; dimension - polyant fabric ; sil - nylon software macromedia freehand ; solidworks\nnemo equipment - improving your experience of adventure through design and innovation . we believe meaningful adventures are possible for everyone , anywhere\nnemo equipment just turned 15 years old . in its relatively short history , the brand made waves with unique designs in sleeping bags , tents , hammocks , camp pillows and more .\ndesigner of outdoor equipment , specialty tents , pads and sleeping bags . distribution via wholesale , international distribution and e - commerce .\ndesign jens martin skibsted , creative director , biomega philosophy aps ( copenhagen ) client biomega philosophy aps client nemo equipment inc . materials nextec epic fabric ; dimension - polyant fabric ; sil - nylon software macromedia freehand ; solidworks\ni own the nemo cosmo 25 insulated , strato loft , and galaxi 2p .\nthe idea of nemo was born one turbulent night on the side of mount washington while cam brensinger spent a sleepless five hours in a poorly designed bivy . that night he realized how much opportunity there was for thoughtful design as part of the equation of enjoying adventure . and , coming down off the mountain the next day , he resolved to tackle that challenge . three days after graduation from rhode island school of design , he founded nemo equipment . the name \u2013 new england mountain equipment \u2013 is a tribute to our new england roots and home and a nod to jules verne\u2019s captain nemo .\nis in excellent condition even after many rounds of elemental abuse . thank you nemo !\nly all . great company , you won ' t go wrong with buying nemo products .\nnemo products can be found at selective specialty retail shops across north america as well as their website : urltoken or toll free at ( 800 ) 606 . 9301 . nemo has numerous patents pending .\nthis post was sponsored by downtek , learn more about their water repellant down and nemo\u2019s products here .\nnemo equipment\u2019s airsupported technology\u2122 has been recognized among the most significant innovations of 2005 by time magazine\u2019s \u201ccoolest inventions of 2005\u201d and popular science magazine\u2019s \u201cbest of what\u2019s new . \u201d the distinctions come as part of each magazine\u2019s annual review of the most significant inventions and breakthroughs of the year , available on newsstands throughout november .\nalthough the team at nemo are working on this . more on that , after the fold : nemo equipment too have a two person three person tent , the oz , on the way for next year . it will sport similar recycled fabrics to the big agnes model , but nemo are going one step further and trialling bamboo tent poles . the prototypes were developed with assistance from a fly fishing rod maker who uses bamboo . if testing shows them to be suitable they might just turn up in 2010 tent models .\nnemo representatives participate in oia\u2019s sustainability working group . in 2016 , nemo took its sustainability efforts to the next level , establishing an internal working group and committing to double its efforts by the end of 2017 .\nnemo\u2019s hornet 2p is one of two freestanding backpacking tents with two doors and two vestibules in the nemo line - up . it weighs in at two pounds or less , providing low weight , livability , and comfort .\nhere ' s the intel on two great yellowstone trails and the nemo backpacking gear they used for the treks .\nnemo tests gear in some pretty dramatic ways . in its early days , the brand gained attention from the local news by strapping an airbeam - supported tent to the top of a truck to test wind resistance . since then , testing became more sophisticated . the brand has a tensile tester , rain chamber , and heat chamber among other testing equipment in its office .\nnemo is a company that rushes a product to market with abysmal quality control . if anyone at nemo would have actually used the chair they sell for one day they would have noticed these issues before releasing them to market . i find it unbelievab\nmy nemo rave is the best bag ! my very favorite part is the build in snuggly blanket that has the perfect material .\nnemo debuted its first generation of airsupported technology\u00ae and extreme conditions poled tents at the summer market outdoor retailer show in salt lake city , utah in august of 2004 , the biggest trade show for the outdoor industry in the us . the tents instantly captured the attention of the industry and the media . nemo was published in the \u201cbest of show\u201d section of the or daily publication , team nike / balance bar asked nemo to co - develop a tent for adventure racing and officials from the ispo brandnew award committee invited nemo to submit for the winter of 2005 . nemo finished designs of the first line of tents and begin a trial production .\nnemo ventures into furniture with the successful launch of the stargaze\u2122 recliner . the first ever swinging and reclining camp chair continues to solidify nemo\u2019s place in the market as a company that brings fresh thinking . stargaze\u2122 wins the prestigious good design award , among others .\ntired of fumbling with tent poles as the sun goes down at some campsite in the woods ? nemo equipment ' s inflatable tent has two supporting beams that are virtually pop - proof and are inflated with a foot pump to give the tent a rigid structure without aluminum poles . designed by cam brensinger , a consultant for a nasa project designing spacesuits for mars , the nemo tents bring aerospace technology to the great outdoors . the company says the tents can be erected in less than a minute \u0097 in our test it took 48 seconds !\ni ' ve been saving up for the nemo nocturne 15 for a while now , and i was hoping to be able to pull the trigger pretty soon . i hate mummy bags and this thing is a perfect fit for me . however , i ' m a little concerned about the quality of nemo ' s gear . i ' ve only owned one of their products and while the design was pretty good , it didn ' t hold up for very long . any of you have any of their equipment and can speak to it ' s quality ?\ni know this is old but wanted to show my support for nemo . this place is plagued with ba , thermarest , and msr .\nin the summer , nemo was approached by an elite group of navy seals who were impressed by how lightweight , fast and small packing gogo\u2122 was , especially considering its disproportionately spacious interior . after successful testing by naval special warfare of nemo\u2019s tents in the remote wilderness of alaska , nemo developed the tanto and gogo se\u2122 ( similar to gogo ex\u2122 and gogo le ) . that was the beginning of nemo shield\u2122 . with some of the company\u2019s friends and family deployed overseas , the company was and always will be proud to do their part to keep service members safe and well equipped .\nready , set , whittle ! everything you need to saw , shape , and craft your own spoons all rolls up into the latest offering from nemo . read more\u2026\ny if you do a little pre - setup before setting out ) but the real reason i have continued using my nemo is because of the customer service . my experience\nnemo uses downtek hydrophobic down in its down - filled sleeping bags . this means the down is harder to saturate , making it a better choice for wet and humid adventures .\nthank you for being a great company and for having a great customer service team . i have owned several shelters but have used my nemo obi 2p for almost all of my backpackin\nsometimes the best part of an adventure is the strangers you meet along the way . nemo ' s brent merriam tells about the unexpected hospitality on his bikepacking trek through the italian alps .\nwindstorm on the top of a fairly exposed ridge and my tent didnt budge an inch or tear one bit . i also am a very cold sleeper with reynauds syndrome and i was in shorts and a tank top and toasty warm at 7k ft with permanent snow 100yrds away in your 30f spoon bag . these two pieces of equipment have saved many trips from becoming miserable becuase of their amazing performanc\neverything i have seen from nemo , i love . i have 2 cosmo insulated sleeping pads , and they are fantastic . comfy , warm , easy to set up and deflate , pack down small , and now come in an ultralight version , since their weight is the only downside ( compared to ul pads ) . their tents are bomber and well - designed . their sleeping bags are really cool , but i have sea to summit for my bags , so i havent used any nemo ones personally . i also haven ' t used the nemo slipcover or memory foam topper . i bought 2 thermarest fitted sheets , size large , and they ( just barely ) fit on my nemo pads , so i use that when i sleep directly against them and not in a bag\nthis comment is about gsl ' s customer service during a return of the nemo equipment meta 2 - person ultralight trekking tent . the tent itself was a quick set up with plenty of room inside for me and my partner . loved the two ways of access , but it didn ' t quite work out for me . it ' s minor , but i like backpacking a tent strapped to the outside , not carrying it in the inside compartment . gsl was courteous , quick , and flexible . despite the fact that i did not have the original tags to return with the tent , they gave me a full refund . i will definitely consider purchasing their products again .\naltogether , nemo is a small company with a big footprint . because of its passion - driven approach to design , and its support of the people and places that make adventure possible , it\u2019s brand customers can stand behind .\nnemo began limited sales in 2005 and will be rolling out nationwide retail sales for 2006 . nemo airsupported\u2122 tents are the first and only low - pressure pneumatic backpacking tents . the company promises further refinements to the 2006 product line . \u201cour expertise is growing with every year of development , \u201d said company president , cam brensinger . \u201cnext year\u2019s tents will be lighter , pack smaller , feature higher performance fabrics and debut some slick new design features . \u201d\nin the true definition of an adventure , nemo ' s brent and kate took four days to bikepack through italy . the trip was made so much more fulfilling and enjoyable by the unexpected l\u2019ospitalit\u00e0 di sconosciuti : the hospitality of strangers .\nthere was nothing that could be done ) and made me feel like she and others at nemo cared . i am retiring my obi 2p now ( but not getting rid of it ) and have recently purchased ( 07 / 10 /\nother aspects of the nemo sleep system are brilliant . my advice would be to definitely check it out before you purchase - - or be sure where you purchase from has a good return policy , in case you get a dud .\nin the true definition of an adventure , nemo ' s brent and kate took four days to bikepack through italy . the trip was made so much more fulfilling and enjoyable by the l ' ospitalit\u00e0 di sconosciuti : the hospitality of strangers .\nnemo is named one of new hampshire\u2019s top 10 best places to work , securing # 8 in the state , and recognizing some of the company\u2019s innovative policies , such as the go far program , which sends employees on trips to use the gear .\nthe galaxi carries nemo quality into a modest price . the $ 250 tent has lots of mesh for ventilation and strong aluminum poles . this solid car camping option weighs in at 4lbs 15oz . the galaxi 2p tent is also available in a subdued earth brown .\nthe helio\u2122 pressure shower continues to gain attention with a train of awards , including 50 campfires\u2019s gear of the year . we introduce the galaxi\u2122 to the nemo family , offering a lightweight , budget - friendly shelter with innovations that continue to make it a popular product .\ncam brensinger founded nemo just three days after graduating from rhode island school of design in industrial design . he set up an office in an old textile mill in nashua , new hampsire , and began working on the company\u2019s first prototypes . he was 25 years old .\nnemo\u2019s airsupported technology\u2122 competed among thousands of new products for the distinction of best innovation . criteria used by the magazines included significance of the innovation , the quality of the design and the finished product , the originality of thought and the ambition and scope of the project .\npaddy pallin are committed to bringing you premium quality gear from the world\u2019s leading brands at the best prices . so committed , in fact , that we have negotiated a direct to market price that allows us to offer you the nemo range at a globally competitive price .\nuse brains and creativity to inspire respect for the planet and a love of adventure . the nemo design team works on three key principles : never bring anything to market that isn\u2019t significantly better than what\u2019s already available ; own every detail ; be proud of everything you do .\ni ' ve always liked my losi 3p . it ' s now 6 years old so when the fly began to leak i thought ,\ni guess i ' ll need to reseal my seams .\ni contacted nemo to purchase the required tape and they said to send\ncam is named as one of the 40 under 40 , recognizing the innovation and leadership he has brought to the outdoor industry . concerto\u2122 , wagontop\u2122 , escape\u2122 pod and hornet\u2122 continue to grab attention for their designs . spoon\u2122 shaped bags continue to wildly exceed forecasts , but the nemo team works hard to keep up with demand .\nthe first airsupported\u2122 prototypes were completed . early ideas explored the possibility of creating an entire tent shape from one compound curved airbeam and welding beams rather than sewing them . the very first successful airbeam cam completed took over 1500 straight pins to hold together during sewing . it was a bear to construct , but proved the viability of the concept . with working prototypes in hand , nemo started developing its inaugural tent line and hired its first employees . nemo began a history of doing specialized consulting work on the side to stimulate creativity and expand its expertise . one of the first projects was to engineer a new architecture for habitat modules for lunar and martian exploration .\nnemo designs a kit specifically targeted to bikepacking , introducing the moonwalk\u2122 , escape pod\u2122 bivy , and apollo\u2122 . escape pod\u2122 wins the international outdoor award . tensor\u2122 and vector\u2122 are introduced with game - changing spaceframe\u2122 baffles , which provide insulation and stability . we also introduce the nomad\u2122 , which proves that sleeping outside can be as comfortable as your bed at home .\ncam set up operations in a restored textile mill in new hampshire with some fellow designers and engineers , where he worked for months patterning and building prototypes of his first patent - pending airbeam - supported tents . two years later , he launched the brand and it quickly began winning awards for design and innovation . nemo was the overall winner of the ispo brand new award in 2005 and named by time and popular science as among the 100 best inventions of the year . thus began a train of awards and pr that has only accelerated since then .\ni have the nemo tango duo sleep system + pads . my lone gripe is a big one . the slipcover , which is what lashes the two pads together , is a total pain in the ass to use and the quailty is shit . parts of the slipcover ' s openings for valves and what not , are not even hemmed . so they slowly fray out after each use . i paid over $ 400 dollars for this sleep system . and i think any company asking those prices , really has to nail the finishes on thier products ( at the very least ) .\nthe sako ' s air - filled beams are made of a sail - like cloth , which restrains an inner bladder , increasing air pressure and , thus , rigidity ( the tough shell offers protects against sharp objects ) . the waterproof , three - man tent inflates in 45 seconds with a soft , four - ounce foot pump . $ 500\nmany products featured on this site were editorially chosen . popular science may receive financial compensation for products purchased through this site .\ncopyright \u00a9 2018 popular science . a bonnier corporation company . all rights reserved . reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited .\ncan ' t get enough treehugger ? sign up now and have it sent straight to your inbox .\nwe\u2019ve had packs , sleeping bags , footwear , apparel , etc , made with recycled content , ( see below ) but no - one has yet stepped up to the plate and served us with a tent made from recycled material . until now , that is . backpacker magazine correspondent , kelly bastone , trawling the aisles of the outdoor retailer show reports for that mag\u2019s blog that two such beasties are in development .\nbig agnes , who we previously noted were doing interesting things with recycled content sleeping bags , have a a two and three person tent coming in 2009 . the salt creek is said to use recycled polyester floor , inner , mesh and flysheet . according to the reports even the zippers have recycled content zip tape . but not yet so for the tent poles ands clips .\ngreat to see these smaller players showing the big boys of the industry how to do it . we trust that the in - the - field performance is equal to that non - recycled materials and the trend takes off .\n( polyester was once considered a better flysheet material than nylon , because it had superior resistance to ultra violet light and it also remained more taut under rainy conditions - - nylon tends to sag , as it absorbs more water . but external silicone proofing of nylon changed that advantage . )\nthe epa doesn ' t want americans to know how dangerous teflon chemica . . .\nwe never bring anything to market that doesn ' t provide a better experience than what is already out there .\nthe sticker in our studio reads , \u201cdesign like you give a damn , \u201d and we do . we will never bring anything to market that doesn\u2019t offer a meaningfully better experience than what\u2019s already out there , owning and perfecting every detail of our designs .\nour ideas for new products begin with having real adventures . then they get put through the toughest tests to make sure they perform flawlessly so they propel your explorations , near and far , big and small .\nless stuff . less waste . less impact . less complexity . we believe in minimizing our impact on the planet and protecting the places that make adventure possible .\nfrom lobbying for public land protection , to leading the industry on adoption of safe chemicals and transparently reporting on our supply chain , we believe in using our business to make the world a better place .\n383 central ave , ste 275 ( 2 , 688 . 73 mi ) dover , new hampshire 03820\nbought 2 chairs from them that began falling apart after the first weekend . i contacted them and they said they would send me some return labels and boxes . two weeks have passed and they have not sent\nle that they did not know about this . seems to me that they knew of the issues but decided to just get some money in their pocket , pay for this first production\nrun . they are basically having the customer finance the recall of the product and eat the headache .\nafter using the pillow for only 1 week , it started to deflate and not hold air . i was out of the country on a backpackin\ny return the pillow . when i returned home i contacted the company about getting a replacemen\nt sent out or a refund . i was told that it would be several weeks before anyone at the company even reviewed or repaired the item . i told them i didn ' t have that long to wait and asked them if they could send out a replacemen\nt until looking at the defective item . i then asked them for a refund due to the item being defective and they told me they couldn ' t do that because it had been used . i had initially heard good things about this companies products and their customer service , but this was not my experience\nat all . i just wasted $ 50 on a defective travel pillow that i used for a week . i won ' t be buying anything from this company ever again .\ny three years now with a losi 2p tent , also use a cosmos sleeping pad . the tent has held up beautifull\nlove the hornet 2p ( i use it as a roomy 1p ) . modified lower triangulat\nto the fly . this is a perfect 3 season shelter at least for me . my winter or extreme weather tent is a tarptent scarp 1 . both are fine tents in their own right . would highly recommend both .\nso good that my ex ( who wasn ' t even all that into camping ) wound up stealing my morpho 2 tent because\nthis is the best tent ever !\n( . . . maybe the one thing we agreed on lol ) . highly recommend their tents , sleeping bags , sleeping pads , and honestly anything they make . good company and good people .\nr and just pile my bag right in . why didn ' t i think of that ? ! this is saving me a ton of wasted space in my pack and i ' m now confident i ' ll be able to fly with all my essentials\non top of that , my hornet 2p came in the mail a couple weeks ago and it is what my dreams are made of . it was stupidly easy to set up . i forgot about it in my backyard for 4 days , during santa ana winds ( 60 mph + ) and that baby didn ' t budge . it is super tiny , very lightweigh\nreally well , keeps me nice and toasty warm , and i have so much room . i work in environmen\nleeping bag to literally everyone who is looking for a new bag . i can ' t say enough great things about it .\npurchased the hornet 2p and a sleeping bag and could not be happier or more impressed .\ni use the cosmo 25 and tango quilt with the pad cover . it is an awesome sleep system that is as close to a regular bed as you will find for backpackin\nwhen the problem was user fault and error . jessica was very helpful ( even though ultimately\n15 ) the hornet 2p . i look forward to using it . keep up the great work .\nyou guys are great ! ! i have used my fillo one time . . and after my dog decided to use it as a chew toy and chewed up the valve . i emailed you guys and you gladly sent me a new one , no questions asked f\nor free . you guys are rad . the fillo is the best . just wanted to say thank you . much appreciate\nhornet 2p , and a helio shower . the latest range of products such as the hornet 2p offer ultralight\npurchased a hornet 2p before my trip to the french alps . in the first windy storm the fly ripped at the zipper seam .\nthe head end of the tent let ' s a lot of moisture in . i wish the fly was extended t\no the ground . heavy rain and lots of wind equal one very wet tent inside . i have had to sleep the opposite way round while the foot end of my sleeping bag gets wet .\ni have the asashi 4p tent with garage . we used it for car camping this weekend and it was awesome ! my only feedback is it could use a little more venting for the more humid nights . with one door , we d\nafter the third use i tried to take the pawprint out to shake out and the the snap broke .\nthen putting my tent away i notice my rain fly has a tear in it .\nyou know when you are at high camp , pacific crest , there tends to be wind .\nit to them and they would fix it for me ! turns out they ' ve changed the way they make rain flys so i got a new one . well worth the investment\nimagine taking a hike through the serene backcountry of yellowstone national park . it\u2019s the beginning of summer , the wildflowers are in full bloom , the animals are active and thriving , and the trail is calling your name . now imagine six of your co - workers joining you on the hike\u2014it makes things . . .\nthis shopping feature will continue to load items . in order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading .\nthere was a problem completing your request . please try your search again later .\ninternational shipping : this item can be shipped to select countries outside of the u . s . learn more\nthis tent is awesome . it is lightweight , easy to put up and take down in very little time . i used it several times this summer and it easily fit me and my 75 pound dog comfortably ( granted i am only 5 ' 5\n) . it rained hard one of the nights i used it and i stayed completely dry . i highly recommend this tent to anyone .\nawesome tent . easy set up , great quality , strong zippers . best tent i ' ve ever had . room enough for 2 and light gear .\neasy set - up , fairly compact and lightweight without breaking the bank . i ' ve only done one short trip with it so far and it performed as expected though i was a little disappointed in how thin the footprint is . already have 2 small holes . i guess that ' s the compromise for such a lightweight 2p , just need to be more careful about moving about once inside . its spacious and has good headroom , not like some 2p tents that are more like 1 . 5p or 1 plus dog , and the take - down time is as quick as setup .\namazon giveaway allows you to run promotional giveaways in order to create buzz , reward your audience , and attract new followers and customers .\nprime members enjoy free two - day shipping and exclusive access to music , movies , tv shows , original audio series , and kindle books .\nafter viewing product detail pages , look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in .\npasswords are case - sensitive , be at least 8 characters in length , and must contain at least one special character .\nbackcountry gearheads are your partners in adventure . they ' re outdoors experts with the knowledge and experience to guide you to the right gear and apparel .\nand for fifteen years as our team has grown , we continue to actively live out the belief that intelligently designed gear enables the adventures that make us all our best selves \u2013 humans who are conscious , inspired , connected and mindful . the sticker in our conference room captures our ethos : \u201cdesign like you give a damn . \u201d and we do just that , driven by a mantra to never bring anything to market that doesn\u2019t offer a meaningfully better experience than what\u2019s already out there .\nthe old offices in nashua have gotten crowded and it\u2019s time to fulfill a long - time wish to be closer to the seacoast and surfing . beginning in june , the company undertakes the huge but exciting project of relocating to a charming old historic mill in downtown dover , nh . the new office is almost three times the size , with tall ceilings and big windows overlooking the cocheco river . a woodshop is set up in the new office and employees work late nights painting and building all the furniture in the new space . the design team is well underway with development of sleeping bags and the a . p . t . program is launched in the fall to send hundreds of bags into the field for testing and evaluation .\nthis year we officially launch sleeping bags with modest expectations , but our sales quadruple the initial forecast ! we launch a line of synthetic bags using stratoloft\u2122 that incorporate a sleeping bag and pad , combining two pieces of the outdoor sleep system . the team continues to earn attention for their designs , winning backpacker\u2019s editor\u2019s choice for nocturne , and national geographic adventure\u2019s gear of the year , gear junkie\u2019s best of show , and outdoor retailer\u2019s best of show for canon - 40 .\nditto\u2122 slim , the clever two - sided sleeve wallet , is the newest upcycled piece in the ditto\u2122 line , and we relaunched our entire line of sleeping pads with new colors , weights and features .\nthrough a partnership with at overland , we developed the jk habitat\u2122 , an impressive rooftop system that replaces the stock top on a 4 - door jeep . it gains acclaim throughout the overland community .\nthe company has outgrown its space again , and this time decides to move within the same refurbished textile mill , designing a new purpose - built space , with room for design collaboration . desks are built from unneeded warehouse rack shelving , and each employee hand - paints murals on their desks . the awards keep coming , with backpacker\u2019s editor\u2019s choice going to the sonic\u2122 , as well as a train of other awards and recognitions .\nwe produce the first standing - height tent in our line - up , the wagontop , as well as other camp gear for car camping , including the puffin\u2122 and victory\u2122 blankets .\ndagger\u2122 series is introduced , and quickly becomes a favorite , offering the most livable space of comparable tents on the market , plus two doors and two vestibules .\nwe introduce the industry\u2019s first integrated sheet to our sleeping bag line , which adds comfort and temperature regulation . we also introduce insulated quilted mattress tops on concerto\u2122 and symphony\u2122 .\nthey celebrate their 15th anniversary on april 24 , and commemorate it with a spoon shaper kit , designed by cam and assembled by the team .\nthe company continues to take a leadership role within the outdoor industry , and commits to double it\u2019s efforts to toward sustainability . cam is named one of the outdoors best & brightest , and the company sets its sites on the next exciting launch .\nfrom next - gen tech to ingenious innovation , our weekly peek at emerging products examines the sometimes cutting - edge , sometimes quirky world of gear design .\nour weekly column finds the best deals from across the web to save you money on outdoors gear .\nthe independent , founder - owned company has a reputation for product innovation and purpose driven , unique design .\nfillo is soft and yielding , yet substantial enough for side - sleepers . it is useful in the backcountry , on airplanes , or as lumbar support . it\u2019s big enough for your head but packs surprisingly small .\ndubbed \u201cthe ultimate bikepacking bag , \u201d the moonwalk down sleeping bag won a gearjunkie \u201cbest in show\u201d award at outdoor retailer\u2019s 2016 summer market . the 30 - degree bag weighs 2lbs 2oz and stuffs down small . the 700 - fill downtek treated resists moisture , keeping you warm even if the weather turns south .\njust launched this month , the helio lx shower is a larger version of the helio with a couple new upgrades . unlike conventional gravity - fed systems , the helio system rests on the ground and is pressurized by an integrated foot pump . it delivers water pressure for showering , cleaning dishes , or rinsing off gear . the lx model has a 5 . 8 gallon capacity with a seven - foot hose , providing seven to ten minutes of water pressure .\nfront porch is a new approach to tent design , with a massive welcoming canopy great for hanging out under shelter . instead of setting up a tarp and tent separately , front porch combines them into one package . there\u2019s a smaller vestibule out back for storing extra gear .\nstart by understanding your activity . are you going car camping , where you can afford to bring something heavier to gain comfort , or backpacking , where weight matters most ? prioritize what matters most : weight , comfort , durability in extreme conditions , or style .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 strict / / en\nurltoken\nyou are currently viewing our site for amazon in united states . click a locale to go to that part of our site .\nsign up for price drop alerts and begin tracking this product by completing the form below .\nwe can ' t tell which price type is featured in the buy box .\nwe ' re not displaying 2 price type ( s ) with no recent price history .\nthis is the price charged for new products when amazon itself is the seller .\nthis is the price charged by third party merchants for items in new condition .\nthis is the price charged by third party merchants for items in used condition .\nproduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date / time indicated and are subject to change . any price and availability information displayed on amazon at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product .\nthe sticker in our studio reads , \u201cdesign like you give a damn , \u201d and we do . we will never bring anything to market that doesn\u2019t offer a meaningfully better experience than what\u2019s already out there , owning and perfecting every detail of our designs . our ideas for new products begin with having real adventures . then they get put through the toughest tests to make sure they perform flawlessly so they can propel your explorations , near and far , big and small . show less\n\u00a9 copyright 2018 greater dover chamber of commerce . all rights reserved . site provided by growthzone - powered by chambermaster software .\ntents and accessories , sleeping pads , backcountry pillows , recycled totes , packs and wallets .\nin the end , airsupported technology\u2122 represented an entirely new realm of possibility for mobile backcountry shelters . the combination of unparalleled ease - of - use , reduced weight and outstanding packability allows a user to venture farther and faster and may even allow new methods of overnight travel . marketing and sales director , chris dickey , remarked , \u201dairsupported\u2122 tents aren\u2019t limited by poles when they\u2019re packed . this allows the user to stuff the tent in smaller or more awkward places than poled tents . this opens up new possibilities for bicycle touring , paddle sports and other types of backcountry travel where the bulk and weight of overnight gear has made extended travel more difficult . \u201d\nin this roundup , print breaks down the elite group of typographers who have made lasting contributions to american type . enter your email to download the full article from print magazine .\nlogitech io 2 pen logitech\u2019s io 2 pen allows you to write in ink on paper while a tiny camera and memory chip stores up to 40 pages for conversion into microsoft word , outlook , and lotus notes . accompanying software \u201clearns\u201d your handwriting and converts it to digital text . the io 2 feels and writes like a slightly larger version of a standard pen and fits into a usb cradle for transferring text or graphics to a computer . a pair of led indicators tells how much battery power and memory remain . \u201cit\u2019s beautifully designed , elegant , and innovative , \u201d ruggiero said , though the jurors found the cradle a bit too lightweight . ruggiero\u2019s wish for the next generation : a pen with a port on the end that plugs directly into a computer .\norigarment shoe is it a prototype or product ? no matter . this shoe has ingenuity\u2014it comes flat and packs easily . you zip the two - dimensional form together to bring it to life . the designer , marie o\u2019connor , added braille lettering to the bottom both as a \u201chidden message\u201d and as a grip for footing . \u201cit\u2019s really sweet . the functionality , borrowed from origami and translated into a shoe , is unique , \u201d boym said , adding that she wished the larger shoe companies would sit up and take notice . ruggiero praised the shoe\u2019s elegance , but suspected that they would \u201ckill your feet\u201d and may let water through to the skin . weeks said he could live with the limitations : \u201ci\u2019ll just wear them around the house , \u201d he said .\nfusion snowboard bindings burton\u2019s new fusion bindings merge the structural authority of conventional strap bindings with the ease of step - in versions , which are generally seen as inferior . weeks appreciated that the binding\u2019s complexity was handled with relative economy : an aluminum subframe and ankle straps that affix to the boots engage and disengage quickly from the base plate with the release of a lever\u2014and the subframe\u2019s bottom is designed for maximum traction to steady the wearer . die - hard strap - on fans can loosen the buckles the way they normally do . \u201cthe stitched leather detail is nice , \u201d boym said . \u201cit has so many different visual languages\u2014and all that metal . \u201d\nskylon flight headphones these headphones feel so refined that they nearly qualify as jewelry . \u201cnow , this is the new cleanness , \u201d boym said . the headphones contain neodymium drivers housed in metal to allow higher high notes and deeper bass thumps . the sleek rubber clip helps them conform to any size ear and survive the jarring impact of sports . \u201cthey don\u2019t feel throwaway , \u201d weeks noted . \u201cand other places you\u2019re spending , like , $ 80 on these things . \u201d the price of these headphones ? just $ 50 . \u201d\ndesign nike , inc . ( beaverton , or ) : ed boyd , creative director / industrial designer ; steve berry , mechanical engineer ; stefan andren , industrial designer ; dave young , art director ; megan chouinard , graphic designer ; greg vissia , product manager client nike - philips materials thermoplastic polyurethane ; electroplated polycarbonate software adobe illustrator 10 ; alias ; proengineer\ninitech geologic bow decathlon\u2019s new bow won boym\u2019s heart at first sight . \u201cit\u2019s such an unusual typology , and i love that people are looking at this as a mainstream sport , \u201d she said . the main material , polyamide , allows molding of the grips as a single piece while furnishing wide openings . it also makes this version less expensive than metal bows . boym believed that the relatively low price of $ 79 pushes the design into the realm of greatness\u2014she proposed it for the best of category award . and though ruggiero suggested that $ 79 constitutes a price point , not a design element , she argued that the design made the price possible . \u201ci\u2019m buying it , \u201d said boym , who has a thing for archery . and then she changed her mind : \u201ci\u2019m buying two . \u201d\nswift strapless / interchange swim goggle the strap and nose bridge of competition goggles are two of the greatest sources of underwater drag for swimmers . with its swift strapless / interchange swim goggle , nike eliminates the strap and nose completely . swimmers move more rapidly because the goggles streamline the eye socket with lenses of polished polycarbonate , a material that slides through water faster than skin . the goggles stick to the head with a double - sided , medical - grade adhesive that resists the forces of the swimmer\u2019s dive and holds fast during thrusts through the water . and they are shallower than previous versions to reduce the surface area perpendicular to the direction of the water flow . a secondary peripheral lens widens the viewing angle by 40 degrees and promises less optical distortion . \u201cit\u2019s a good marriage of technology and performance , \u201d ruggiero said .\ndesign nike , inc . ( beaverton , or ) : rob bruce , creative director ; dylan van atta , cad designer client nike , inc . materials polycarbonate ; latex ; medical adhesive software adobe illustrator and photoshop ; alias\nmagnifik magnetic silicone trivet imagine\u2014a trivet with ears . better yet , a trivet that sticks to the fridge and also to the bottoms of metal cookware . the heat - resistant silicone magnifik trivet has five embedded neodyme magnets that fasten under skillets or saucepans , allowing cookware to be carried from kitchen to table . this innovation was inspired by energy - efficient induction - heated stovetops requiring magnetic metal pans to produce warmth . the ears on either side make the trivet easy to see and grab . \u201cit\u2019s full of goodness and simplicity , \u201d boym said . \u201cthat\u2019s the hallmark i\u2019m always looking for in products . \u201d\ndesign bill forrest , snowshoe specialist , mountain safety research in - house design ( salida , co ) client cascade designs ( seattle ) materials aircraft - grade aluminum ; high - strength steel ; proprietary decking and binding materials software macromedia freehand 10 ; rhino 3 . 0 ; solidworks 2004\namsterdam bicycle women can call biomega\u2019s amsterdam bicycle their very own . its form , wrought of oversize aluminum tubing with an adjustable seat and handlebars , is designed to keep the female body upright . the bike also minimizes maintenance : the shaft - driven train eliminates all of those oily sprockets ( saving your trouser legs ) , and the disk brake and internal consecutive gears ( seven speeds ) and cables protect its mechanics from the elements . designer jens martin skibsted says that the shaft drive creates less transmission loss than a standard chain . \u201cit\u2019s pairing an old aesthetic with a new technology , \u201d boym said . \u201cit\u2019s a very good , basic bike that doesn\u2019t pretend to be fancy or cool . \u201d a men\u2019s version has been designed almost as an afterthought .\nqualia 010 headphones bucking the trend of miniaturization in personal audio gear , sony\u2019s qualia 010 headphones are larger and more luxurious than most of the popular choices for piping sound to your brain . the set is deceptively lightweight , with a strong magnesium - based frame for the sound shell , a mesh headband stretched across a carbon - fiber armature , and baby - soft sheepskin padding the ear . at first glance , the headphones seemed \u201ca little overdone , \u201d ruggiero said . but a closer look revealed a superfine synthesis of materials , form , and craft . \u201csee that jack ? \u201d boym observed . \u201cthe detail here is superior to anything i\u2019ve seen today . \u201d weeks admired the headphones\u2019 handcrafted quality . \u201cthat\u2019s very rare in the market , \u201d he said . and given the sculptural metal stand , you are not going to want to simply listen with these headphones\u2014you\u2019re going to want to look at them , too .\ndesign satoshi suzuki , art director , sony corp . ( tokyo ) client sony corp . materials magnesium - alloy ; carbon fiber ; sheepskin software adobe illustrator ; cadam ; fresdam\ncarefully curated and comprised of seven courses , this certification program will help you build a more solid foundation and take your career to the next level .\nif you\u2019re running a small to medium - sized outdoor brand today , there are so many competing forces trying to shape your business . it\u2019s easy to freak out and be too scattered in your focus or retreat altogether and . . . read more\none of the first things you\u2019ll notice about wes is that he\u2019s a very affable guy . you can tell right away that\u2019s he\u2019s someone you can trust and i later came to realize how important this dna is to the success of sunlight . . . . read more\nit\u2019s been at least ten years since i\u2019ve been a proper outdoor consumer . i fell in love with ice climbing\u2014and about a dozen other outdoor pursuits\u2014when i was a freshman in college in 1994 . i spent pretty much every spare . . . read more\nlocated in manchester , nh , the derryfield school is a private day school for grades 6 - 12 . students benefit from a challenging academic program , fine and performing arts , competitive athletics , and a wide selection of extracurricular activities .\nyou must have javascript enabled in your browser to utilize the functionality of this website .\ncan ' t find an item you ' re looking for ? call us 1300 654 259 or email paddyinfo @ urltoken for special orders .\nwe have partnered with afterpay to bring you simple , interest - free payment plans . buy what you want today , pay over 8 weeks .\nfor new afterpay customers the first payment will be made at the time of purchase . existing afterpay customers first payment will be made in 14 days . the full payment schedule will be provided to you at time of purchase . if you wish to return your goods you can choose to receive an exchange or the afterpay payment plan can be cancelled and installments paid refunded in accordance to our returns policy .\n* if you fail to make a afterpay payment you will be charged a late fee of $ 10 and if still overdue , an additional $ 7 will be charged one week later .\n* if your afterpay payments are made with your credit card , your credit card company may charge interest if you ' re late with your credit card repayments .\npress j to jump to the feed . press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts\ni have had it for about 6 or 7 years and absolutely love it . it fits me and whoever goes camping with me wonderfully .\nthe only problem that it has had was the webbing on the stuff sack ripped off on one side while i was tightening it . it isnt a major deal but it was annoying .\nthe pad is the most durable inflatable pad i have ever used or sampled . the pump is brilliant . pad pumps up and deflates faster and easier than any pad out there .\nthe galaxi tent is absolutely bomb - proof . has withstood multiple days in the rain and zero water or condensation inside , not even on the mesh . footprint included is a huge plus . it is heavy though , better for easy hiking or car camping .\nthe strato loft is a great bag . very warm . only issue i had ( could have been 1 in a million ) was i found a couple feathers bleeding through the shell . haven ' t read about that issue anywhere else .\ntheir fillo pillow is really nice . i have issues using any air pillow ( get headaches ) so it didn ' t work out for me but it was the most comfortable of the air pillows i did try out ."]}
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", "topic": 3}], "title": "lotus software", "paragraphs": ["lotus software is a software company specialized in lotus 1 - 2 - 3 spreadsheet application .\nthis software license includes software subscription and support ( also referred to as software maintenance ) .\nsome lotus products are still available today such as lotus domino and lotus notes , but others such as lotus 1 - 2 - 3 , lotus organiser are in maintenance mode . lotus jazz , cc : mail etc have been discontinued .\nthe ibm software group comprises five software brands : information management , rational , lotus , websphere , and tivoli . you can learn more about ibm software at : urltoken\nto learn more about the lotus awards and the lotus sustainability awards visit engage international .\nthis helped lotus become the second largest software company in 1983 , just behind microsoft .\nibm software services for lotus\u00ae education provides education to support many lotus offerings . for a complete list of offerings visit the web site at :\nlotus is currently suing mosaic software of cambridge , and paperback software inc . of berkeley , calif . , alleging they both offer products that infringe on the lotus 1 - 2 - 3 copyright .\nin 1992 lotus bought the organizer software , a time and contact manager , from threadz , which became became lotus organizer ( an electronic filofax ) .\nyou\u2019re reading joel on software , stuffed with years and years of completely raving mad articles about software development , managing software teams , designing user interfaces , running successful software companies , and rubber duckies .\nlotus software had the opportunity to dominate the office sector for the emerging pc market . what happened ?\nin january of 1987 , lotus development filed suit against paperback software and separately against mosaic software claiming they had infinged on the lotus 1 - 2 - 3 spreadsheet software . in a related matter , software arts , the developerof the original visicalc spreadsheet software filed a separate action against lotus claiming that lotus 1 - 2 - 3 was an infringement of visicalc . briefly , lotus won the legal battles , but lost the\nmarket share war\nto microsoft . according to russo and nafziger ( 1993 )\nthe court granted lotus ' motion dismissing the software arts ' action and confirming that lotus had acquired all rights , including all claims , as part of the earlier transaction .\nin january of 1987 , lotus development filed suit against paperback software and separately against mosaic software claiming that each defendant had developed an infringing\nclone\nof the now famous lotus 1 - 2 - 3 spreadsheet software . in a related matter , software arts , the developer of the original visicalc spreadsheet software filed a separate action against lotus claiming that lotus 1 - 2 - 3 was an infringement of visicalc and that such infringement claims could be brought by software arts - - even though software arts had conveyed all right , title , and interest in the visicalc computer program copyrights to lotus in an earlier business transaction . the district court granted lotus ' motion dismissing the software arts ' action and confirming that lotus had acquired all rights , including all claims , as part of the transaction .\nwith the headline : i . b . m . to dress some software in lotus - products wrappings .\nreceive software subscription and support ( previously referred to as software maintenance ) for a period of 12 months .\nreceive software subscription and support ( previously referred to as software maintenance ) for the period of the term .\nnote : to obtain the blackberry enterprise server software , go to the blackberry software download information web site .\nlotus official history ( urltoken ) , which elides the details on several of its dead - on - arrival products like beanmachine , lotus improv , and lotus symphony .\nmr . kapor worked for software arts inc . before it changed its name to sapc . sapc sold lotus the name software arts and rights to visicalc in 1985 .\nindeed , long before microsoft dominated the office sector , lotus software had a head start with respected products such as lotus 1 - 2 - 3 ( spreadsheet ) and lotus notes ( groupware ) . so where did it all go wrong ?\nsoftware arts sold visicalc and other assets to lotus last year and changed its name to sapc inc . ' significant implications '\nlotus symphony products are standalone versions of products that are being bundled in lotus notes 8 , and are built from openoffice technology .\nlotus then brought iris associates , whose technology had resulted in lotus notes , and made a number of other acquisitions as well .\nibm has dropped the lotus brand from its collaboration software products as it prepares to release a new version of notes and domino .\nprior to downloading this software , you must review the software transaction agreement located here and confirm , by clicking the i agree check box below , that your organization accepts and is bound by the terms and conditions of the software transaction agreement for this software .\nbut it was the arrival of lotus notes ( from iris associates ) in december 1989 that had the greatest impact on lotus fortunes .\nstarting in 1995 with its acquisition of lotus development corp . , ibm built up the software group from one brand , db2 , to five : db2 , lotus , websphere , tivoli , and rational .\nlotus software ( called lotus development corporation before its acquisition by ibm ) is a software company with headquarters in westford , massachusetts . lotus is most commonly known for the lotus 1 - 2 - 3 spreadsheet application , the first feature - heavy , user - friendly , reliable and wysiwyg - enabled product to become widely available in the early days of the ibm pc , when there was no graphical user interface .\nibm is shutting the doors on lotus 1 - 2 - 3 , the software program that made the ibm pc and microsoft household names .\ninstall blackberry enterprise server software version 4 . 0 service pack 3 , then install software version 4 . 0 service pack 3 hotfix 1 .\nand in april that year , lotus introduced smartsuite for windows , a software package that integrated several separate lotus applications , making it easy for a user to move between ami pro ( word processing ) , lotus 1 - 2 - 3 ( spread sheet ) , and freelance graphics .\nibm includes one year of software subscription and support ( also referred to as software maintenance ) with each program license acquired . the initial period of software subscription and support ( also referred to as software maintenance ) can be extended by the purchase of a renewal option , if available .\nontio officials tried to initiate discussions about their new spreadsheet with lotus , mr . lange said , but lotus ' s lawyers did not respond .\neager to maintain momentum from its $ 3 . 5 billion purchase of the lotus development corporation , i . b . m . announced yesterday that it would fold several of its existing offerings into lotus products and make the lotus brand name the centerpiece of its desktop and network software business .\nibm is contributing lotus symphony to the apache software foundation , re - uniting this openoffice fork with the\nofficial\nversion of the project .\nmost people have probably forgotten the lotus clones , twin and vp planner . twin was designed to work like lotus ' 1 - 2 - 3 and advertising proclaimed it\noffers you so much more , for so muchless .\npaperback software published a spreadsheet software product called vp planner .\nibm provides software subscription and support with each ibm software program licensed under the ibm international passport advantage agreement . software subscription and support begins on the date the software is obtained and ends 12 months later ( on the last day of the corresponding month in the following year ) , unless the :\non may 14 , ibm quietly announced the end of the road for 1 - 2 - 3 , along with lotus organizer and the lotus smartsuite office suite . lotus 1 - 2 - 3 ' s day is done .\nan article in business day on tuesday about the recent performance of the lotus development corporation referred incorrectly to the origin of one software product , lotus notes . it was created by iris associates , which was acquired by lotus last year - - not by softswitch inc . , also acquired last year .\nin 1985 , lotus development acquired software arts and discontinued the visicalc program . a lotus spokeperson indicated at that time that\n1 - 2 - 3 and symphony are much better products so visicalc is no longer necessary .\nas a result , lotus was able to land $ 5m in venture capital funding , an incredible amount for a young software company at that time .\n| state = expanded : { { lotus software | state = expanded } } to show the template expanded , i . e . , fully visible\nview downloaded software , media order history , entitled software , migration history , purchase history and active renewal quotes reports at the enterprise or site level .\nfor blackberry enterprise server software version 4 . 0 , install service pack 3 , then install software version 4 . 0 service pack 3 hotfix 3 .\nfor blackberry enterprise server software version 4 . 0 , install service pack 3 , then install software version 4 . 0 service pack 3 hotfix 4 .\non its surface , this latest alliance looks like a smart one , combining blackberry\u2019s dominance in the corporate market with lotus connections , ibm software\u2019s fastest growing product . this will add to an existing integration between blackberry devices and lotus sametime , another collaboration software from ibm . lotus sametime gives users the ability to see if others are online . it also includes instant messaging and calendar functions .\nthe acquisition of programs through buyouts was also an option that lotus pursued in diversifying its product base . for example , in early 1985 lotus purchased a weakened software arts for $ 800 , 000 and paid its $ 2 . 2 million in debt . software arts had introduced the first popular spreadsheet , visicalc , which had lost its market share to 1 - 2 - 3 . in addition to visicalc , the acquisition brought lotus a number of other software programs .\n1 . social software treats triads of people differently than pairs . 2 . social software treats groups as first - class objects in the system .\nbut the success of lotus notes had attracted predators . in 1995 lotus was achieving revenues of $ 1 . 15 billion and had thousands of employees . in june 1995 ibm launched a hostile takeover bid for lotus for $ 3 . 5bn in cash . in the end , ibm succeeded and snapped up the software firm .\nlotus 1 - 2 - 3 made it easier to use spreadsheets and it added integrated charting , plotting and database capabilities . lotus 1 - 2 - 3 established spreadsheet software as a major data presentation package as well as a complex calculation tool . lotus was also the first spreadsheet vendor to introduce naming cells , cell ranges and spreadsheet macros . kapor was the visicalc product manager at personal software for about six months in 1980 ; he also designed and programmed visiplot / visitrend which he sold to personal software ( visicorp ) for $ 1 million . part of that money along with funds from venture capitalist ben rosen were used to start lotus development corporation in 1982 . kapor cofounded lotus development corporation with jonathan sachs . before he cofounded lotus , kapor disclosed and offered personal software ( visicorp ) his initial lotus program . supposedly visicorp executives declined the offer because lotus 1 - 2 - 3 ' s functionality was\ntoo limited\n. lotus 1 - 2 - 3 is still one of the all - time best selling application software packages in the world ( see email from mitch kapor , 04 / 15 / 1999 ) .\none of these products was symphony ( a software package that included word processing , data management , and networking capabilities ) , but sales were disappointing . it helped matters in 1985 , when lotus bought software arts and discontinued its visicalc program .\nalphaworks is ibm ' s source for emerging software technologies . these technologies include :\njoin our german speaking summer webinars and learn more about software asset . . .\nchurch management software professional system ; church facilities , office , bookkeep . . .\nlotus got its start in 1981 . over its life from 1981 to 1995 , the company launched dozens of products , but in the end only two mattered : the lotus 1 - 2 - 3 spreadsheet , which legitimized the personal computer an indispensable business tool , and lotus notes , which pioneered the market for enterprise collaboration software .\non april 16 , doug levin , ceo of black duck software , gave a presentation entitled the state of open source software and corporate software development . this conference report presents the key messages and insights from the three sections discussed during the presentation .\nlotus alone among the major software vendors has continued to produce versions of its key programs for i . b . m . ' s os / 2 operating system .\nbut lotus carried out developing ( and buying ) new packages , and even invested in firms such as sybase ( database ) and rational systems ( programming software ) .\nthe death of the lotus brand is significant in the history of it , as lotus technology can be counted among the most notable enterprise software brands in the world . however , that brand was and is not nearly as notable as the ibm brand .\nlotus software was a much younger company than microsoft , as it was founded in massachusetts in 1982 by 32 - year - old mitchell d . kapor . he came up with the lotus name as kapor was also a teacher of transcendental meditation techniques .\nregional software license agreement applicable to your use of the software is available below ( including software preinstalled on hardware or made available to you by download , disk media or otherwise , at no additional cost ) . click here to find your regional agreement .\nlotus acquisition may start trend ,\ncti news , june 16 , 1998 .\n' s footsteps , lotus has always had a reputation as a progressive company . in\nsay goodbye to lotus 1 - 2 - 3 . its day is finally done .\npost - merger integration : how i . b . m . and lotus work together\nit was a big success , but lotus was not out of the woods yet .\nactive mail processing requires lotus notes 7 . 0 . 3 or 7 . 0 . 4 , or lotus notes basic ( not eclipse ) 8 . 0 . 0 .\nnextstep pioneered advanced rapid development frameworks to make it easier for third parties to deliver software for the new system . when jobs discovered that lotus was working to deliver a new spreadsheet paradigm for os / 2 , he gave the lotus team a next system and got involved in refining the software to show off the features of his new platform .\n| state = collapsed : { { lotus software | state = collapsed } } to show the template collapsed , i . e . , hidden apart from its title bar\nsoftware subscription and support ( also referred to as software maintenance ) is included with licenses purchased through passport advantage and passport advantage express . product upgrades and technical support are provided by the software subscription and support ( also referred to as software maintenance ) offering as described in the agreements . product upgrades provide the latest versions and releases to entitled software , and technical support provides voice and electronic access to ibm support organizations , worldwide .\ni\u2019m joel spolsky , a software developer in new york city . more about me .\nschool management software professional ; 100 , 000 student database tracking and stud . . .\nand now , if lotus is swallowed up by i . b . m . - - or some other big company - - it will be largely because lotus has been unable to move quickly enough to make money from its latest killer app , lotus notes .\nmosaic software , inc . (\nmosaic\n) designed , developed and marketed a spreadsheet software product called the\ntwin ,\nalong with several other related software products . the name\ntwin\nis no coincidence as the product was designed to work like lotus ' 1 - 2 - 3 and mosaic ' s advertising proclaimed that the\ntwin\nsoftware product\noffers you so much more , for so much less .\nlotus software was one such company , and it had a real opportunity to dominate the office productivity suite market in what was the growing pc era of the 1980s and 1990s .\nas expected , the company said it would focus its efforts on expanding the sales of notes , the lotus software that allows people to collaborate over computer networks . i . b . m . said it would kill its own competing product called workgroup as well as electronic mail software that competed with cc : mail , lotus ' s more successful offering .\nthe program that lotus is accused of copying , visicalc , was developed by the software arts products corporation . it is widely regarded as the first innovative personal computer program , one that more than any other software product fueled the phenomenal growth of the young pc industry .\nactive mail processing requires a notes client , which must connect to a lotus domino server .\nthe ingredients of a social software is not limited with these . the key point is that\nsocial software web / tech wiki social software evolution history memex vannevar bush arpa . licklider engelbart augmentation augmented nls office automation eies groupware johnson - lenz cscw greif cash drexer nanotechnology social computing\ncustomer and contact management professional software ; windows only cd - rom ; single . . .\nwithin a year lotus had released 26 other programs , including the long - promised spreadsheets for mainframes , minicomputers , and workstations . these products were successful , and lotus ' s income rose to $ 68 million in 1989 . lotus also invested in smaller companies like sybase inc . , a database firm , and rational systems inc . , a manufacturer of programming software .\nibm and research in motion announced a partnership today to sell blackberry devices fully loaded with ibm\u2019s collaboration software . this is the first time ibm has sold blackberry devices into its business channel . lotus quickr , a document sharing application , and lotus connections , a social - software technology that helps users find people with a particular expertise , will now be available on the smartphone .\ndoug levin is president and ceo of black duck software . prior to founding black duck in 2002 , levin served as ceo of messagemachines ( acquired by nms communications in 2002 ) and x - collaboration software corporation ( acquired by progress software in 2000 ) . from 1995 to 1999 , he worked as an interim executive or consultant to a range of software companies , including cmgi direct , ibm / lotus development corporation , oracle software corporation , solbright software , mosaic telecommunications , bright tiger technologies and best ! software . from 1987 to 1995 , levin held various senior management positions with microsoft corporation , including heading up worldwide licensing for corporate purchases of non - oem microsoft software products . he is a graduate of the university of north carolina at chapel hill and holds a certificate in international economics from the college d ' europe in bruges , belgium .\n, lotus was the first major company to offer full benefits to same - sex partners . in\ncertainly the suit is not without irony for lotus , which has used the same ` ` look and feel ' ' argument to zealously file copyright suits against companies it believes imitate lotus products .\nthe acquisition of lotus by ibm had raised eyebrows in certain circles , as lotus was actually a relaxed and socially advanced company for its time , compared to the rigid corporate nature of ibm .\nbut in the end ibm handled the acquisition relatively well and integrated lotus within its corporate structure .\npart part number product name number lot0207 ibm lotus smartsuite millennium edition 9 . x an01fie ibm lotus none smartsuite for multiplatforms version 9 . 8 international english cd rom 128 bit media pack an01die ibm lotus none smartsuite for multiplatforms user version 9 . 8 international english cd rom 128 bit program pack\nkapor served as the president and chief executive officer of lotus from 1982 to 1986 and as a director until 1987 . in 1983 , lotus\u2019 first year of operations , the company reported revenues of $ 53 million and had a successful public offering . in 1984 , lotus tripled in revenue to $ 156 million . the number of employees at lotus grew to over a thousand by 1985 . this rapid growth led to a shakeout in the spreadsheet segment of the personal computer software industry .\nlotus at this stage was still a one product company and it needed to diversify and develop new products . therefore it began investing in software start - ups and began developing completely new programs .\nibm ' s dropping the lotus brand might be viewed as a historic moment for old - timers , but also as a business - as - usual move by an industry giant . lotus has been around since 1982 , initially as the massachusetts - based lotus development corp . , which released its famed lotus 1 - 2 - 3 spreadsheet in 1983 . ibm acquired lotus in 1995 for $ 3 . 5 billion , primarily to get hold of lotus notes , then a wildly popular groupware system developed by ray ozzie ' s iris associates that was eating into ibm ' s profits .\nmr . kapor resigned as chairman of lotus last july to ' ' explore other endeavors . ' ' he could not be reached for comment . a lotus spokesman said yesterday that the sapc lawsuit was ' ' entirely without merit . ' ' lotus has 30 days to respond to the suit .\nin lotus development corp . v . borland international , inc . , 799 f . supp . 203 ( d . mass . 1992 ) , judge keeton applied the principles enunciated in lotus v . paperback but in a more detailed manner with respect to lotus ' contention that borland ' s quattro and quattro pro programs infringe its lotus 1 - 2 - 3 spreadsheet program by copying lotus 1 - 2 - 3 ' s menu commands , menu structure , long prompts , and keystroke sequences .\nlotus began its diversification from the desktop software business with its 1984 strategic founding investment in ray ozzie ' s iris associates , the creator of its lotus notes groupware platform . as a result of this early speculative move , lotus had gained significant experience in network - based communications years before other competitors in the pc world had even started thinking about networked computing or the internet . lotus initially brought lotus notes to market in 1989 , and later reinforced its market presence with the acquisition of cc : mail in 1991 . in 1994 , lotus acquired iris associates . lotus ' s dominant groupware position attracted ibm , which needed to make a strategic move away from host - based messaging products and to establish a stronger presence in client\u2013server computing , but it also soon attracted stiff competition from microsoft exchange server .\nso the lotus which is now on its way out is a dim reflection of its former self . it isn\u2019t the great lotus , or my lotus . truth to tell , i wasn\u2019t even positive it was still extant . even so , i\u2019m sorry to think about the mighty brand disappearing altogether .\nwhen the macintosh came out in 1984 , three third - party software vendors were highlighted : lotus development corp . , microsoft , and software publishing corp . ( which was known for its pfs : file database ) . at that point , a lot of the focus in the industry was on\nintegrated software ,\nwith many vendors taking the lesson from 1 - 2 - 3 ' s success that users wanted software programs that performed more of the typical business tasks . even on dos , lotus released a version called symphony , which added word processing and had a pretty good run .\nibm includes one year of software subscription and support with each program license acquired . the initial period of software subscription and support can be extended by the purchase of a renewal option , if available .\ncode - related questions ( \u201csupport\u201d ) . such support for a particular version or release of the software is available only until ibm or the third party , as applicable , withdraws support for that software\u2019s version or release . when support is withdrawn , you must upgrade to a supported version or release of the software in order to continue to receive support . see the ibm software support lifecycle policy .\nibm acquired lotus to move into software and gain a new focus . it succeeded , for the most part . while the lotus product suite itself declined under pressure from microsoft , ibm was able to use the deal to pivot its own business into software and services . ibm divested its mature hardware businesses to focus on the new growth areas ; for example , its pc business was sold to lenovo .\nlotus on the other hand had released its lotus 1 - 2 - 3 spreadsheet product back in the heady days of early 1983 , when the impact of the ibm pc first began to be felt .\n, lotus never regained its dominance in the desktop applications market . smartsuite still ships by default with some\nhow to # install # ssl certificate on lotus domino . # lotusdomino | install ssl certificate | pinterest\ni fooled around with xp mode and older version of lotus 123 but needed a better . . .\nthis did not properly load on my windows 7 professional platform laptop . fortunately , i had another laptop with windows vista that i was successful in loading the lotus software and accessing old lotus files of mine , then re - saving as excel files . so my overall rating of this software is ok - operated fine under vista operating platform and converted to files that i could then work with in excel .\nlotus has used the ' ' look and feel ' ' argument in lawsuits against two smaller companies , paperback software international of berkeley , calif . , and mosaic software inc . of cambridge . both make spreadsheets that essentially match the functions of 1 - 2 - 3 but sell at a lower price .\nwhen microsoft excel took over clear first place , lotus was acquired by ibm in a hostile takeover in 1995 . while the expected culture war between the ultra - liberal lotus and the buttoned - down ibm never happened , the acquisition didn ' t breath any new life into lotus 1 - 2 - 3 .\ni have used lotus for about 20 years . my old computer died , and i needed a new version of lotus to go with the new one . unfortunately , windows 8 supposedly is not compatible with this version of lotus , but a friend managed to install it anyway , and it works just fine .\nin the acquisition of a software company , the main asset is the people and their intellectual capital .\na key event at ibm in 1969 was the decision to\nunbundle\nsoftware from hardware sales .\nbut the move that would have the greatest impact on lotus in the long run occurred in december 1989 , when lotus shipped the first version of notes . this was a new category of software called\ngroupware ,\ndesigned to allow several computer users to collaborate on documents and other projects from distant locations across a network . manzi was the exclusive marketer of the new software , developed by iris associates , inc .\nby the late 1980s many companies had introduced spreadsheet products . spreadsheet products and the spreadsheet software industry were maturing . microsoft and bill gates had joined the fray with the innovative excel spreadsheet . lotus had acquired software arts and the rights to visicalc . jim manzi had become ceo at lotus in april 1986 and in july 1986 mitch kapor resigned as chairman of the board . the spreadsheet entrepreneurs were moving on . . .\nwith computer hardware and software sales no longer growing at the explosive rates of the 1980s , lotus could no longer count on automatic annual sales growth , and it fell far behind microsoft , the number one software company with 1991 sales of $ 1 . 84 billion . with notes , however , lotus finally had succeeded in diversifying and seemed well positioned as the personal computer industry moved into an era of constantly shifting alliances .\nin the late spring of 1995 , ibm acquired lotus development and microsoft excel is the spreadsheet market leader .\nlotus contends that its menu is precisely the sort of creative expression congress sought to protect in copyright law .\nlooking for lotus ? we renamed the project and it ' s now called hanami . read the announcement .\ni needed a solution to read and convert older lotus wk4 files that would run on windows 7 pro .\neven so , apple did little to capitalize upon the discovery that software would indeed sell systems , just as couch had foreseen back in 1979 . apple had a printing press for creating money , but simply left it idling while microsoft delivered low innovation software titles and raked in millions of dollars in mac software revenues .\nenter your site number and a business justification explaining why you need access . for example , i need to purchase software , renew s & s , download software , generate reports , or view proof of entitlements .\nstay up to date with infoworld\u2019s newsletters for software developers , analysts , database programmers , and data scientists .\nmr . bricklin , who remains a shareholder of sapc , now heads his own company , software garden .\nmicroblogging has taken its place among social software components lately . the most important advantage of microblog is to provide\nthus today almost any software that supports multiple users can somewhat legitimately say that they are ' groupware ' .\nurl : the evolution seems to omit early text environments , muds and moos , stories of / from pmc moo , or tribes in the mud worlds . also missing is the work of mathew fuller who presents a compelling definition of social software in behind the blip . where social software also involves a reflection on the relationship between groups and specific software . focusing on accessible low threshold social software environments , constructive environments . . .\nvasco has been renamed onespan . our solution pages and software pages will redirect you to our new website .\nthe lotus development corporation has a history of developing the\nkiller app\n- - a software application that creates such a fundamentally new and different use for the personal computer that it spawns a new market . unfortunately for lotus , the company also has a history of failing to fully capitalize on the markets it helps create .\nurl : one interesting fact is that\ngroupware\nsoftware is often called a\ngroupware suite\nwhich actually emplies that it is a bundle of related software tools which enable and enhance productivity among and within groups .\nmatters were not helped when lotus brought a lawsuit against a number of companies including borland and its quattro spreadsheet .\nat the end of each period of coverage , software subscription and support is renewable for another 12 months ( at the prevailing price ) , referred to as\nannual software subscription and support renewal 12 months\n. in some countries , this is automatically renewed unless licensee notifies ibm or licensee ' s ibm business partner of licensee ' s intent to not renew it . if software subscription and support is not renewed , licensee will no longer receive the benefits of software subscription and support , but licensee may still use the software according to the license agreement .\nin the second quarter of 1995 ibm launched a hostile bid for lotus with a $ 60 - per - share tender offer , when lotus ' stock was only trading at $ 32 . jim manzi looked for potential white knights , and forced ibm to increase its bid to $ 64 . 50 per share , for a $ 3 . 5 billion buyout of lotus in july 1995 . on october 11 , 1995 manzi announced his resignation from lotus ( by then known as the lotus development division of ibm ) . he left with stock worth $ 78 million dollars .\n, the inevitable assimilation of lotus was almost complete . while the mass employee defections that ibm so feared did not materialize , many long - time lotus employees did complain about the transition to ibm ' s culture ( ibm ' s employee benefits programs , in particular , were singled out as inferior to lotus ' s very progressive programs ) .\nover the years lotus has seen its share of scrapes and scuffles , as well as triumphs , including when its hard - charging former ceo jim manzi tried to take on bill gates ' microsoft directly and came out bruised for his efforts . in addition , lotus pioneered some of the it industry ' s big\nlook and feel\nlawsuits , as it charged paperback software , mosaic and borland with copying the lotus 1 - 2 - 3 interface .\nvideo : dirk hohndel , vp and chief open source officer at vmware , discusses how the software . . .\n\u2191 infoniac , ibm and cisco : attempt to unite the communication software developers . retrieved december 18 , 2007 .\nwith the headline : i . b . m . to offer office software free in challenge to microsoft\u2019s line .\nreview the mcafee enterprise products end - of - life policy for details on support for eol software and hardware .\nthis second time , in the spring of 1983 , i made ray an offer he couldn\u2019t refuse . if he\u2019d come to lotus to help implement version 2 of lotus 1 - 2 - 3 , i\u2019d help make sure he got the resources he needed to get his project off the ground . i thought lotus might well want to fund it , and if not , i now had lots of friends in the venture capital industry owing to lotus\u2019 meteoric rise .\nin march 1990 lotus negotiated a merger agreement with novell inc . , the largest computer networking firm . lotus wanted access to novell ' s networking technology and 1 , 500 service - oriented dealers , while novell wanted to tap into lotus ' s 1 - 2 - 3 customer base , which then stood at about five million . the deal would have created the largest personal computer software company in the world , giving lotus a competitive advantage over microsoft at a time when the networking market was growing quickly . the deal also would have gotten lotus into the lucrative operating systems market , since novell ' s netware ran 65 percent of pc networks . the deal fell apart at the last minute , however , when novell backed out , reportedly afraid of becoming lotus ' s junior partner in the merged company .\nby examining the many terms used to describe today ' s ' social software ' we can also explore the origins of social software itself , and see how there exists a very real life cycle concerning the use of technical terminology .\none of areas of disagreement about the definition of social software is one of scope . sunir shah host of meatballwiki conceives of social software as being mainly about support for online communities , whereas clay shirky desires for it to also :\na proof of entitlement ( poe ) is evidence that confirms the eligible software and level of use for which you are authorized . all eligible software is provided to you subject to the terms of the ibm international passport advantage agreement .\nthe data acquisition software\nkids\nis a software package for storing measured data by kr2000 / kr3000 series graphic recorders , al3000 / ah3000 series hybrid recorders and se3000 series field scanners , and for playing back of stored data .\nimitation may be the sincerest form of flattery , but a spate of lawsuits shows computer software companies aren ' t the least bit grateful for such adulation . last week , lotus development corporation of cambridge , mass . - one of the nation ' s most well - known software developers - was sued for $ 100 million for alleged copyright infringement .\nlotus cc : mail and notes installations exceed 10 million seats ,\npr newswire , august 29 , 1995 .\npaperback differentiated itself further by adding function numbers and letters in front of certain commands and twin added an indicator of the amount of internal memory available to the user . both products can , however , read lotus files without modification including lotus macro files and the lotus user will find much familiarity in the overall\nlook and feel\nof these products .\nhanami - utils - 0 . 7 . 0 ( equivalent to lotus - utils - 0 . 6 . 1 )\nhanami - validations - 0 . 5 . 0 ( equivalent to lotus - validations - 0 . 4 . 0 )\nhanami - router - 0 . 6 . 0 ( equivalent to lotus - router - 0 . 5 . 1 )\nhanami - helpers - 0 . 3 . 0 ( equivalent to lotus - helpers - 0 . 2 . 6 )\nhanami - model - 0 . 6 . 0 ( equivalent to lotus - model - 0 . 5 . 2 )\nhanami - view - 0 . 6 . 0 ( equivalent to lotus - view - 0 . 5 . 0 )\nhanami - controller - 0 . 6 . 0 ( equivalent to lotus - controller - 0 . 5 . 1 )\nhanami - assets - 0 . 2 . 0 ( equivalent to lotus - assets - 0 . 1 . 0 )\nhanami - mailer - 0 . 2 . 0 ( equivalent to lotus - mailer - 0 . 1 . 0 )\nlotus notes client 7 . 0 . x to 9 . 0 . 1 , installed in single - user mode .\nyes . software subscription and support is included with licenses purchased through passport advantage and passport advantage express . product upgrades and technical support are provided by the software subscription and support offering as described in the agreements . product upgrades provide the latest versions and releases to entitled software and technical support provides voice and electronic access to ibm support organizations , worldwide .\nlotus notes was a new category of software called \u201cgroupware , \u201d and was designed to exploit the growing client - server operating structure , as it allowed several users to collaborate on documents and other projects from distant locations across a network .\nthat year lotus bought the organizer software , a time and contact manager , from threadz , and in april lotus introduced smartsuite for windows , a software package that integrated several separate lotus applications , making it easy for a user to move between ami pro ( word processing ) , lotus 1 - 2 - 3 ( spread sheet ) , and freelance graphics . with cc : mail , a user could send mail electronically from any of the smartsuite applications . but there still was skepticism about this integrated approach .\ni don ' t think the market is ready to buy software this way ,\ngoldman sachs analyst rick sherlund told pc week in 1993 . this was seconded , in the same article , by david watkins of borland international ,\ni don ' t think customers want to sacrifice the capability of one product for the integration . there will always be demand for leading - edge products .\nintegrated software packages provided another area of competition for lotus with microsoft , whose office suite accounted for more than 60 percent of its application sales in 1993 .\nibm notes and domino v9 . 0 will be distributed via a media package and electronic software distribution ( esd ) .\nthe information contained here is for informational purposes only and pertains specifically to software licensing within the ibm passport advantage program .\npart part number product name number 5724 - e71 organizer e1d43ll organizer user none annual sw s & s ; rnwl 5724 - f77 ibm lotus smartsuite 9 . x e1ctull smartsuite user none annual sw s & s ; rnwl lot0 - 204 ibm lotus 123 millennium edition v9 . x e1cf7ll lotus 1 - 2 - 3 user none annual sw s & s ; rnwl\nin deciding to acquire the lotus development corporation , louis v . gerstner jr . and his team at i . b . m . had done their due diligence and drawn up a list of the people at lotus who were indispensable . a week after the initial offer for lotus in june 1995 and within a day of the decision by jim manzi , the c . e . o . , to accept the deal , mr . gerstner and john m . thompson , i . b . m . ' s software division vice president , flew to boston to meet lotus employees and then the press .\nthe lotus development corporation , which has sued rival computer software companies that it said had copied the ' ' look and feel ' ' of its successful 1 - 2 - 3 spreadsheet program , was itself sued yesterday on the same ground .\nthe company is announcing the desktop software , called i . b . m . lotus symphony , at an event today in new york . the programs will be available as free downloads from the i . b . m . web site .\ni used the term ' social software ' because i am concerned with communication and collaboration on all scales , including the whole of society . thus , i see media at the scale of the world wide web as forms of social software .\nfor those justices who know little about software today , the record in the case includes a full - size personal computer and software illustrating the lotus spreadsheet and borland ' s version . the computer accompanies boxes and boxes of paper documents , which are always part of the record with cases that make it to the supreme court .\nthe idea was that the court have the opportunity to examine what the parties were talking about , in the hope of demystifying it ,\nhenry gutman , lead lawyer for lotus , said of the machine that became part of the record when lotus first sued borland in 1990 .\nplatform . however , lotus ' s dominant groupware position was soon to face stiff competition from microsoft ' s exchange server .\nin any event , mr . lange said , a successful suit by sapc against lotus would have adverse effects for ontio .\nlotus officials firmly maintain the sapc suit is ` ` totally without merit ' ' and will be proven so in court .\nwe are seeing partnerships emerge that combine hardware and software technologies . last week , microsoft and hewlett - packard announced a $ 250 million partnership that will feature microsoft software on hewlett - packard hardware to sell into data centers and cloud service providers .\ni ' d rather see an emphasis on this dimension of social software than on the origin of the name itself .\n\u201csherpa software is excellent \u2013 product , service , responsiveness , support , monthly newsletters , tech notes , moderated forums , webcast , etc . i have been using their software for ten 10 years and their products and their people are wonderful . \u201d\nlotus had pioneered the desktop software market with the groundbreaking 1 - 2 - 3 package in 1982 and notes would become the 4 - 5 - 6 . despite its stumbling in a market increasingly dominated by microsoft , lotus understood the game , the rules and the players . what i . b . m . acquired was not only leadership in what is known as the distributed middleware market , but a presence as a forward - looking , hip player in the hottest part of the software business . with lotus as a spearhead , i . b . m . would shed its stodgy mainframe image and become the new blue .\nborland says users continued to support lotus ' s product because they had learned and\ninvested\nin the 1 - 2 - 3 program . lotus ' s competitors consequently believed that 1 - 2 - 3 users would feel compelled to stick with the program , no matter how good a new product might be . and in this case , borland asserts that because users did not want to lose the investment they had already made in spreadsheet software , it needed to include the lotus menu structure in quattro .\ni . b . m . , mr . gerstner said , had just tendered an all - cash offer of $ 64 a share for lotus , a storied software maker in cambridge , mass . , and he hoped mr . manzi would come willingly to the deal . shocked and surprised , the combative mr . manzi initially refused , spent two days seeking a white knight to keep lotus independent and then grudgingly accepted the $ 3 . 5 billion buyout , the largest by far in software industry history .\nbut things were changing at lotus , when in october 1983 it went public . kapor however had recognised that the informal management style at lotus needed more structure , and he brought in jim p . manzi , a former management consultant , as marketing director .\nthe sapc suit alleges that lotus , and its founder mitchell d . kapor , used confidential information and trade secrets to imitate the ` ` look and feel ' ' of visicalc to develop the highly popular lotus 1 - 2 - 3 computer spreadsheet program .\nbut i came to understand that it made more sense to go into that as a stand - alone project rather than to try to graft it onto ray\u2019s project . ultimately a different group in lotus produced lotus agenda , about which more at another time .\nbut it was the groupware product , lotus notes , that kept the home fires burning at lotus towers , thanks to annual maintenance contracts that brought in a steady revenue stream . this was even more so in 1994 , when sales of lotus office suite and spreadsheet packages dropped sharply , due to a combination of its late entry into the windows sector , and fierce competition from microsoft .\nfun video introduction to ibm lotus notes and domino v8 - collaboration software that can help people effectively share and manage information , make business decisions quickly , and streamline the way they work . mike chvany , writer / producer / director , alyson schultz , designer\npart number products only , offered outside of passport advantage , where applicable , are license only and do not include software maintenance .\noriginal expression in the\nlook and feel\nof computer software , when inherently distinctive , can be additionally protected as trade dress under the lanham act ; indeed , lanham act protection may become the next major vehicle for legal protection of published computer software .\n\u201cthe original echo plan called for implementing the project \u201cbottom - up\u201d , that is , the networking software would be implemented first , followed by the productivity tools . by \u201cinverting\u201d the project , we would attempt to produce the productivity tools before the networking software .\nit\u2019s tough to remember now , but in the period before microsoft office came along , it was lotus , not microsoft , that was synonymous with office software . lotus development corporation , which mitch kapor founded in cambridge , massachusetts , had a ginormous cash cow in 1 - 2 - 3 , a product which was so popular that companies bought fleets of ibm pcs just to run it .\ni cheerfully confess to having a pro - lotus bias . i lived in boston during the brand\u2019s boom years in the 1980s , an era in which the boston area was as important to the pc revolution as silicon valley was \u2014 and lotus was the single most significant boston - based tech company . then in 1994 and 1995 , i was an editor at pc world lotus edition , a special version of pc world with extra pages devoted entirely to lotus products , amounting to a magazine - within - the - magazine .\nbut the anticipated culture clash did not occur , although jim manzi left lotus three months after the merger and jeff papows , who joined lotus in 1993 as vice - president of the notes division , became president and ceo . ibm made lotus the heart of its personal computer software strategy and let it keep its independence and name brand .\nlotus is our desktop people and i don ' t want to hear any more about it ,\nsaid ibm chairman and ceo lou gerstner , according to the boston herald . with access to ibm ' s financial resources , lotus dropped the price of notes three weeks after the merger , and in october 1995 ibm announced an agreement with 11 communications companies , including british telecom and nippon telegraph & telephone , to carry notes on their networks .\neclipse is a platform - independent , java - based software framework . eclipse was originally a proprietary product developed by ibm as a successor of the visualage family of tools . eclipse has subsequently been released as free / open source software under the eclipse public license . it is the foundation of lotus symphony , a microsoft office - compatible productivity suite based on the open - source urltoken project .\ni . b . m . made several other crucial decisions at the outset . rather than subsume lotus into the company , i . b . m . decided that lotus would become a wholly owned subsidiary and remain a visible , viable brand . its employees would continue to receive lotus paychecks and benefits and i . b . m . would not impose its corporate regulations or culture on cambridge .\ni was aware of the famous ibm ' s office suite , but i thought it was something belonging to the past and would have never expected lotus ( my lotus ) to become known in ruby ecosystem . now , this name collision has caused minor confusion outside of ruby community . hackernews or thoughtwork ' s radar are clear examples . there always been the need to specify lotus for ruby .\nby 1995 notes had grown to the point that ibm acquired lotus as a whole for $ 3 . 5 billion , not only for notes itself but for all of the drag - along business it created for ibm in additional hardware , software , and services ."]}
{"id": 55057, "summary": [{"text": "robert dunsmuir ( august 31 , 1825 \u2013 april 12 , 1889 ) was a scottish-canadian coal mine developer , owner and operator , railway developer , industrialist and politician in british columbia . ", "topic": 13}], "title": "robert dunsmuir", "paragraphs": ["robert dunsmuir , father of james dunsmuir , built the craigdarroch castle in downtown victoria . learn more\nrobert dunsmuir in 1885 . ( photo credit : bc archives via cumberland museum )\ni thought you might like to see a memorial for robert dunsmuir i found on findagrave . com .\nin the 1890s craigdarroch castle in victoria was built for robert\u2019s wife , joan olive ( white ) dunsmuir .\n\u201ca great man has fallen , \u201d read the headline in the vancouver world . \u201crobert dunsmuir is dead ! \u201d\n) , memorial page for robert dunsmuir ( 31 aug 1825\u201312 apr 1889 ) , find a grave memorial no .\ndavid r . elliott . 2008 . robert dunsmuir . the canadian encyclopedia urltoken ( accessed july 9 , 2018 ) .\nrobert dunsmuir passed away in melbourne , victoria . the obituary was featured in herald sun on november 7 , 2003 .\nelliott , david r . . 2008 . robert dunsmuir . the canadian encyclopedia urltoken ( accessed july 9 , 2018 ) .\nrobert dunsmuir , b . c . \u2019s coal king , was one of the most controversial people in the province\u2019s history .\nnanaimo archives : : swanson , robert - coal mines , railways , etc .\nrobert dunsmuir was the son and grandson of ayrshire coal - masters . he received his early education at the kilmarnock academy and at about age\ndavid r . elliott , r . the canadian encyclopedia . ( 2008 ) . robert dunsmuir . retrieved july 9 , 2018 , from urltoken\ncoal baron robert dunsmuir left a fortune worth $ 15 million when he died in 1889 . and his family fought over it for years .\nelliott , d . r . . r . the canadian encyclopedia . ( 2008 ) . robert dunsmuir . retrieved july 9 , 2018 from urltoken\nelliott , d . r . . r . the canadian encyclopedia . ( 2008 ) . robert dunsmuir . retrieved july 9 , 2018 from urltoken\nelliott , david r . .\nrobert dunsmuir .\nin the canadian encyclopedia . historica canada , 1985\u2014 . article published january 23 , 2008\ndavid r . elliott .\nrobert dunsmuir\nin the canadian encyclopedia . historica canada , 1985\u2013 . article published january 22 , 2008 . urltoken\nmaynard and alex miles , who were good friends of robert , have started the dunsmuir dream foundation to carry on the memory of the family .\n. . . me is from robert dunsmuir b . abt 1665 shettleston , to john dunsmuir who married christian donald in barony in 1710 , to john dunsmuir who married agnes young in govan in 1730 to john dunsmore b . 1740 in ca . . .\n\u201csimple , honest , gentle , noble robert dunsmuir has entered into rest , \u201d said the world\u2019s obituary , which took up most of the front .\nelliott , david r . .\nrobert dunsmuir\n. the canadian encyclopedia . toronto : historica canada , 2008 . web . 23 jan 2008 .\nelliott , david r . .\nrobert dunsmuir\n. the canadian encyclopedia . toronto : historica canada , 2008 . web . 23 jan 2008 .\nthe grandson of ayrshire ' s robert dunsmuir , coal baron of nanaimo and the son of the former premier and lieutenant - governor of british columbia .\ncraigdarroch castle in victoria was built by coal baron robert dunsmuir . but he died a year before it was finished in 1890 . craigdarroch castle collection .\ndavid r . elliott\nrobert dunsmuir\nthe canadian encyclopedia . eds . . toronto : historica canada , 2008 . web . 9 jul . 2018 .\nrobert\u2019s son , alexander , moved to the san francisco bay area in 1878 to manage the family business and built dunsmuir house for his wife josephine in 1899 .\n- 17yrs after father robert\u2019s death , mother elizabeth finally relinquishes control of the dunsmuir empire , despite oral agreements made to james and alexander by their father . .\nthen there was the 21 which was the robert dunsmuir which we only found the other day and alex bell ' s two boys were up there and they found this old boiler and after i wrote a letter to the baldwin locomotive works just a month or so ago i find that the no . 21 was the robert dunsmuir .\nrobert dunsmuir production manager at engelhard , masonic worshipful master and lodge trustee , 88 robert dunsmuir , 88 , of colonia , n . j . , entered into eternal rest on tuesday , jan . 12 , 2016 . relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend the funeral at the walter johnson funeral home , 803 . . .\nrobert dunsmuir , b . c . & # 8217 ; s coal king , was one of the most controversial people in the province & # 8217 ; s history .\nvancouver - - robert dunsmuir was the richest person in british columbia in the 19th century . when he died on april 12 , 1889 , the news shook the province .\nafter his death , the san francisco call speculated that robert dunsmuir\u2019s ambition was \u201cto have his family among the first in the country , socially as well as financially . \u201d\ndunsmuir was born in hurlford , ayrshire , scotland in 1825 . his father and grandfather ran small coal mines , and were relatively well off . but an epidemic swept the area in august , 1832 , killing dunsmuir\u2019s parents , grandmother and two siblings . robert dunsmuir was orphaned at the age of seven .\n- on july 18 th , the dunsmuir\u2019s sailed for fort rupert and when they arrived on august 9 th their three year contract with the hudson\u2019s bay company began . robert dunsmuir was an indentured servant , working for $ 5 / wk .\nfor neighbours and friends there is no forgetting what kevin , jennifer , robert and cameron meant to them .\ncraigdarroch ( technically not really a castle but almost always referred to as such ) is the splendid building that coal baron robert dunsmuir had commissioned in 1887 to be his home .\nrobert combined his real estate interests with his quarry business to build victoria ' s well known craigdarroch castle . ( 14 ) the castle , robert believed , would help marry his remaining three daughters . ( 15 ) construction began on the castle in 1887 , but sadly robert did not get to see the castle to completion when he died in 1889 . ( 16 ) robert ' s sons took on the task of completing the castle and in 1890 robert ' s wife , unmarried daughters , and several grandchildren moved into the castle . ( 17 )\nrobert dunsmuir\u2019s son james was b . c . premier from 1900 - 1902 and lieutenant - governor from 1906 - 1909 . he also was sued by his mother , who said he had \u201cmisrepresented\u201d the value of the dunsmuir family estate . craigdarroch castle collection\n- father robert discovers the rich seam of coal near nanaimo while james is apprenticing as a machinist in oregon .\n- father robert is re - elected to the bc legislature in 1886 and becomes a cabinet minister in 1887 .\nrobert dunsmuir was a coal baron whose family ruled the industry in bc from the 1870s until the turn of the century . from railroads , the formation of towns , and even government office , the dunsmuir name helped shape the province in many forms . although the reign was not without scandal , such as the dunsmuir\u2019s opposition to organized labour , dunsmuir was an economic force to be reckoned with for decades .\nrobert and joan dunsmuir had two sons , eight daughters and plenty of exploits . the castle weaves a fascinating tale of this intriguing family \u2013 their achievements , their relationships and even their quirks .\nbuilt by coal baron robert dunsmuir during the reign of queen victoria and now a national historic site , craigdarroch castle has been meticulously restored , giving visitors a glimpse of privileged life in the 1890s .\n- during a fire - explosion in 1879 , father robert again assumes command . ( another slight against james ? ) .\nin 1908 , joan dunsmuir launched another lawsuit against her son james , who by then was b . c . \u2019s lieutenant governor . her statement of claim said that robert dunsmuir had left her his entire estate in 1889 , but a few years later her sons james and alexander had bought her out of the dunsmuir empire for only $ 400 , 000 .\nit\u2019s been two years since kevin , jennifer , robert and cameron dunsmuir tragically died in a house fire . the surviving member of the family , david , was away at brock university at the time .\ndavid dunsmuir ( last pallbearer with glasses ) carries the coffin of his brother , cameron dunsmuir , 16 , at the funeral of his family at st elizabeth seton parish friday . his father , kevin dunsmuir , 55 , his mother , jennifer , 51 , and his other brother robert , 19 , all died in a house fire in east gwillimbury last weekend .\nrobert dunsmuir was born in hurlford , scotland and immigrated to canada in the early 1850s . ( 3 ) robert came from a family of coal masters , ( 4 ) so he began work in british columbia for the vancouver coal company until he discovered and founded his own coal mine in wellington , british columbia . ( 5 )\nit was at fairview that dunsmuir arranged for and saw the beginning of construction of craigdarroch castle , the palace he had promised his wife years before . robert would never live in his castle . before its completion , when it was just a shell of the finished structure , robert passed away at fairview , in april 1889 , aged 64 .\nher statement of claim in 1908 said that robert dunsmuir had left her his entire estate in 1889 , but a few years later her sons james and alexander had bought her out for only $ 400 , 000 .\nthe dunsmuir saga tells us ,\nin the drawing room of fairview , robert dunsmuir lay in a metal coffin , his head resting on a pillow of white roses . mourners , peering through the coffin ' s plate - glass lid , saw a man who appeared to be at peace .\nwe are told the embassy ' s breakfasts are second to none ! and that wall robert dunsmuir had built back in 1883 - part of it still stands today , on the edge of the hotel ' s property .\nheir to the dunsmuir business fortunes , james managed the dunsmuir coal empire from 1876 until 1910 and sold his esquimalt and nanaimo railway to the canadian pacific railway in 1905 .\nbefore school , miles and robert would often go to the national training rink to shoot pucks . \u201ci miss that , \u201d miles said .\nreported that diggle had sold his holdings to dunsmuir for $ 600 , 000 , and that henceforth the firm would conduct business \u201cunder the name and style of r . dunsmuir &\nin december , 1899 , hopper\u2019s mother josephine had married alexander dunsmuir , the other of robert\u2019s two sons . unfortunately , alexander died on their honeymoon in new york on jan . 31 , 1900 , at the age of 46 .\nso in 1883 dunsmuir decided and this is the wellington estate and this is dunsmuir ' s map i got this from the colliery and we photographed it in victoria and it is an authentic copy and i will give the society a copy of dunsmuir ' s estate in 1883 .\nrobert married joan white from kilmarnock , scotland . ( 11 ) robert and joan had eleven children although one did not live beyond infancy . ( 12 ) the couple ' s son alexander dunsmuir also died prematurely at the later age of 46 from complications of alcoholism , which was just six months after getting married to the woman he had lived with for nearly 20 years . ( 13 )\n- by the end of 1850 , father robert dunsmuir\u2019s mentor ( his uncle boyd gilmour ) had signed on with the hudson\u2019s bay company to exploit a coal - finding on the north - east coast of vancouver island , near fort rupert ( present day port hardy ) . because some of those who were to travel with gilmour backed out upon hearing of the conditions and prospects , gilmour sought replacements at the last moment . on 24hrs notice of this opportunity , robert dunsmuir signed on . .\n; it connected wellington with departure bay . the company had simply grown too large for one person to handle the day - to - day management of both mining and shipping . it was corporate expansion and robert\u2019s widening interests that brought james to the departure bay office . robert\u2019s son - in - law john\nkevin dunsmuir , 55 , his wife jennifer , 51 , and their sons robert , 19 , and cameron , 16 , died in a house fire , trapped in a second - floor bedroom of their home waiting for a rescue on march 29 .\nthe news - advertiser estimated dunsmuir\u2019s income \u201cat $ 1 , 000 per day and upwards\u201d when he died , in an era when there was no income tax . according to terry reksten\u2019s book the dunsmuir saga , dunsmuir\u2019s empire was worth $ 15 million , which is about $ 400 million today .\n[ \u2026 ] references : 3wikipedia , the reference of that had very little to say about premier dunsmuir . 4dictionary of canadian biography online 5miss 604\u2019s blog posting on the dunsmuir family . [ \u2026 ]\nwe think of craigdarroch castle as robert dunsmuir ' s home , but he never did live there . in fact he lived at fairview , on the southwest corner of menzies and quebec , during his victoria years from 1884 until his death in april 1889 .\n. . . logie , perth ) , john ( same birth place ) , margaret ( born at stirling , stirling , scotland ) , robert ( born at barony , lanark , scotland ) and james , my ancestor , ( born at gorbals , lanark , scotland ) . james and robert b . . .\nas robert ' s coal mine grew successful , he moved from nanaimo to victoria . ( 6 ) robert ' s son , james , remained in nanaimo to oversee the mining operation . ( 7 ) in san francisco , another of robert ' s sons , alexander , managed sales and shipping for the coal mine . ( 8 ) the wellington coal mine expanded into business with rail and ships ( which were used to transport the coal ) , collieries , an iron works , a saw mill , a quarry , a dyking company , a theatre , and extensive real estate . ( 9 ) consequently , robert became very wealthy and influential in british columbia . indeed , later in his life robert became involved in politics and was a president of the council for nanaimo . ( 10 )\n. . . glasgow , lanark . john mckay logan was the son of robert logan and catherine clark m . nov . 25 , 1818 barony , glasgow .\n\u201ci have not had anyone speak for robert and cameron . that may seem a little bit odd or unbalanced , but it\u2019s too difficult , \u201d david said .\ndunsmuir coal wharf in ladysmith , bc . , c . 1905 ( photo credit : ladysmith archives )\non feb . 6 , 1904 , justice drake of the b . c . supreme court ruled the will was fine . james dunsmuir would get the estate , edna wallace hopper and joan dunsmuir would not .\n, machinist , entrepreneur , industrialist , politician , and lieutenant governor ; b . 8 july 1851 at fort vancouver ( vancouver , wash . ) , son of robert\n31 aug . 1825 near kilmarnock ( strathclyde ) , scotland , the son of james dunsmuir ; m .\nwhat remains of the dunsmuir legend in the coal towns of vancouver island , is a legacy of oppression .\ndunsmuir coal wharf at departure bay , nanaimo bc . c . 1890 ( photo credit : bc archives )\nrobert ' s death in 1889 caused some conflicts to rise amongst robert ' s large family . ( 22 ) robert had promised his business to his sons , james and alexander , who had worked in the business for many years . ( 23 ) however , robert ' s will stated the business and estate be left to his wife . ( 24 ) the disagreement was brought to court , which reflected poorly on james who had become a british columbia premier by this time . ( 25 ) the argument continued with silence between mother and son until joan ' s death in 1908 when james with much indecision attended his mother ' s funeral where he wept . ( 26 )\n] , dunsmuir was to be struck first , but before the threatened work - stoppage could spread to nanaimo , robert locked out his employees , claiming he alone would break the resistance . four months were lost before the miners , harassed by both police and militia sent north from victoria at robert\u2019s demand , and plainly destitute , agreed to return to work . yet dunsmuir , clearly victorious , chose also to be vindictive , and offered the men a maximum daily wage of $ 2 . 50 \u2013 a rate one - third lower than his best - paid employees were earning before the strike . he effectively had broken the most significant attempt up to that time to organize mine workers in british columbia , and he never faced another major rebellion by labour . for this action especially , robert dunsmuir gained a reputation as the province\u2019s most ruthless , avaricious employer .\nfor much of his later life , robert was alienated from his wife , though she inherited his entire estate . the dunsmuir children were educated and treated in a fashion befitting their father\u2019s wealth . he made the collieries a family business , drawing the menfolk in first as workers and then as managers . they , in turn , retained control until 1910 , when the main dunsmuir interests were sold to william\neventually , hackson hopes the town can honour the memory of the dunsmuir family by naming a facility after them .\nnow there is a reason in 1883 why dunsmuir did this - dunsmuir was like a chicken when it crossed the road it was wanted to get on the other side . he didn ' t do anything for fun . he went in 1883 and he was an mla for the district at the time and he put the wellington colliery railway act through in 1883 and the purpose of the act was to connect the wharfs of the south wellington wharfs with the wellington wharfs . in 1883 , in june 1883 dunsmuir ordered a locomotive from the baldwin locomotive works , later it was called number 21 and it was named the robert dunsmuir .\nrobert dunsmuir production manager at engelhard , masonic worshipful master and lodge trustee , 88 robert dunsmuir , 88 , of colonia , n . j . , entered into eternal rest on tuesday , jan . 12 , 2016 . relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend the funeral at the walter johnson funeral home , 803 raritan rd . , clark , n . j . , on saturday , jan . 16 , at 10 a . m . interment will follow in st . gertrude cemetery , colonia . visiting hours are on friday from 4 to 8 p . m . to offer condolences please visit urltoken . mr . dunsmuir was born in plains , pa . he graduated from middlesex county college and proudly served his country as a corporal in the army . he lived in newark , n . j . , prior to moving to colonia over 50 years ago . robert was raised in 1957 in st . albans lodge 68 . it later became essex lodge 7 . he served as worshipful master of lafayette 27 in 2003 , and was appointed lodge trustee in 2007 . mr . dunsmuir was a production manager at engelhard industries in union , n . j . , where he worked for over 40 years , retiring in 1991 . mr . dunsmuir was the beloved husband for 55 years of dorothy dunsmuir , and the devoted father of jill dunsmuir and robert dunsmuir and his wife , gina . he was the cherished grandfather of jaimie , vinny , courtney and kaitlin , and great - grandfather of hailey and kaiden . he was predeceased by his brothers , david , john and alexander , and his sister , theresa peill .\nthe dunsmuirs would always have parties at their house with an open - door policy . robert also was the goalie coach for carvalho\u2019s son , which brought the families even closer together .\ni am married to a member of the dunsmuir family ( neil \u2013 his mother was a margaret dunsmuir ) who originally came from ayrshire in scotland . probably no relation to the robert you mentioned but it\u2019s nice to read info . we visited vancouver a few years ago and saw the street name and a carriage on the train had the dunsmuir name too ! i am sure they moved from scotland at some stage ! ! the dunsmuirs on my husband\u2019s side come from allan dunsmore 1813 who married catherine walker and produced alexander , mary , james ( our link ) , allan , jean , robert ( born 1852 ) , david , catherine and john . allan , david and john moved out to new zealand !\nvancouver island coal baron ; builder of craigdarroch castle , victoria . colonial legislator ; father of hon . james dunsmuir .\n. in various documents , dunsmuir has been spelled dinsmore , dinsmuir , dunsmore , dansmore , dunmuir and many more .\nso dunsmuir saw a chance here , he thought now - he was very far sighted - the old man had died and young james dunsmuir had taken over by this time . old bob dunsmuir had died in 1887 and the son was a trained mining engineer , he was premier of the province and don ' t think the companies didn ' t have a lot to say . the companies had more to say then the government because dunsmuir was premier for one thing .\nfor much of his later life , robert was alienated from his wife , though she inherited his entire estate . the dunsmuir children were educated and treated in a fashion befitting their father ' s wealth . he made the collieries a family business , drawing the menfolk in first as workers and then as managers . they , in turn , retained control until 1910 , when the main dunsmuir interests were sold to william mackenzie and donald mann . james dunsmuir was premier of british columbia from 1900 to 1902 and lieutenant governor from 1906 to 1909 .\nrobert and joan had two sons and eight daughters plus one child who died in infancy . as the dunsmuir fortune grew , the family eventually moved from nanaimo to victoria and took up residence in 1885 in a house named fairview situated near the legislative buildings . robert at this point had been elected and was serving as a member of the legislative assembly for nanaimo . james , the elder son , took charge of the mining operations in nanaimo , and alexander , the younger son , lived in san francisco and managed the sales and shipping office . dunsmuir coal now moved to market on dunsmuir rail and in dunsmuir ships and the business empire also included : collieries ; an iron works ; a saw mill ; a quarry ( the source of the sandstone for the exterior of craigdarroch ) ; a dyking company ; a theatre ; and extensive real estate .\nthe next installment of \u201ccanadian castles\u201d will feature hatley castle in victoria bc , built by robert dunsmuir\u2019s son james . hatley castle is now the home of royal roads university . if you thought craigdarroch was grand , wait until you read about hatley castle ! there is something to be said about father / son rivalry !\nwe visited the nearby craigdarroch castle , built by an extremely wealthy coal merchant in the late 1800s . robert dunsmuir , the families patriarch , capitalised on the north american industrialisation period through various business interests , mostly revolving around coal . he was known as a bit of a bastard and was a tyrant to his workers . he famously lowered his miners wage by one sixth , and when they decided to strike , evicted them all from their houses ( the only accommodation available was owned by mr dunsmuir himself ) . robert dunsmuir eventually went into politics , like most rich businessmen , he then used his power to further his business interests . i couldn\u2019t help but draw parallels with a well known overweight coal mining magnate from queensland who has recently entered politics .\nas with the recent wfp privatization , back in the 1870\u2019s only a select few well - connected people reaped the bulk of the windfall . the man behind the e & n deal was coal baron robert dunsmuir . dunsmuir , who came to bc from scotland , made his fortune in coal mining on vancouver island . he was both the richest man in bc and , with a seat in the provincial legislature , influential in political circles .\nif you would like more information on the family you can find copy of the dunsmuir saga in our museum gift shop .\n1877 / 78 \u2013 26yrs old \u2013 living in nanaimo november 22 , 1878 - eldest daughter sarah byrd dunsmuir is born .\nclick here to include advanced tools for dunsmuir collaboration , genetic genealogy ( 8 dna connections ) , surname projects , etc .\nrobert dunsmuir came from working in the family coal business in ayreshire , scotland . aged 25 , he had sailed , with his wife , his uncle , three year old daughter and two year old son , 191 days around cape horn to the hudson ' s bay company ' s fort vancouver on the columbia river .\nthe story of the dunsmuir family and their rise from humble beginnings to the pinnacle of wealth and power in western north america is complex and fascinating . theirs is a story of profound courage and achievement , ultimately ending in tragedy . robert dunsmuir died in april 1889 , more than a year before the castle was completed . after his death , his sons , james and alexander , assumed the melancholy task of finishing the castle for their widowed mother .\ncraigdarroch is a modified scottish gaelic term from the word \u201ccraigendarroch\u201d meaning \u201chill of oaks\u201d . the castle , when it was completed in 1890 , dominated the victoria skyline as this archival photo suggests . vancouver island in the nineteenth century was teeming with majestic garry oak trees . several acres of these trees had been cleared in order for craigdarroch to be built and since the castle sits on a hill overlooking downtown victoria , this is possibly how the name was chosen . it took three years from 1887 to 1890 for craigdarroch castle to be built . tragically , robert dunsmuir died in 1889 before craigdarroch\u2019s completion . his death would spark a decades long battle that pitted the dunsmuir sons against their mother over control of the dunsmuir empire . at the time robert dunsmuir died , he was the wealthiest man in british columbia worth an estimated $ 20 million at that time . however , he had very humble beginnings .\nfollowing her husband ' s death , his widow joan stayed on at fairview until 1890 , when she moved to craigdarroch castle . son james dunsmuir and his family occupied fairview for a time . in 1905 joan dunsmuir sold the place to pemberton trust .\nin 1887 , two years after the last spike had been driven on the e & n railway , and five years after he started accumulating 28 acres of property , robert dunsmuir gave the orders to start building craigdarroch . there were still three dunsmuir daughters who were not married and the mansion would be the perfect venue to launch them into married life . unfortunately , he died in april 1889 before the house was completed . after robert\u2019s death , joan spent some time travelling in europe . her sons oversaw the completion of the construction while she was in europe and joan , with her three unmarried daughters and two orphaned grandchildren , took up residence in 1890 .\nthe news - advertiser estimated dunsmuir\u2019s income \u201cat $ 1 , 000 per day and upwards\u201d when he died , in an era when there was no income tax . dunsmuir\u2019s empire was worth an estimated $ 15 million , which is about $ 400 million today .\ntoday , the hul\u2019qumi\u2019num call this scandalous transaction\u201dthe great land grab\u201d because it effectively privatized about one - third of their territory . robert morales , chief negotiator for the hul\u2019qumi\u2019num , said recently , \u201cdunsmuir and the government stole our land\u2026and for the last hundred years their decedents particularly logging companies have been getting rich , while locking us out . \u201d\n, reported that \u201cthe departure bay [ dunsmuir ] mines are now in full operation , \u201d the returns from which \u201cillustrate the value of the seams . \u201d that year dunsmuir\u2019s coal output totalled 29 , 818 tons , of which only 2 , 384 tons were unsold . this production figure was more than half the vcmlc\u2019s output , and in the following year dunsmuir\u2019s operation came within 10 , 000 tons of its chief competitor . by 1878 dunsmuir had overtaken the other colliery\u2019s production , raising 88 , 361 tons of coal compared to\ndunsmuir was a hard - nosed businessman and often fought with labour . gallacher notes that when miners threatened to strike in 1877 , dunsmuir locked them out . the miners capitulated after four months , and he hired them back at a third of their previous wages .\n- in 1888 , brother alexander dunsmuir was passing through siskiyou county , california , and according to contemporary accounts , was so taken with the beauty of the area that he offered to donate a fountain to a new town , if they would name the town in his honour . the offer was accepted , and dunsmuir ' s fountain remains operational near the city park in dunsmuir , california . .\n\u201cthe trial established the fact that alexander dunsmuir was a godsend to the liquor industry of california , \u201d said the vancouver daily world .\nnow it runs a little further , dunsmuir was still trying to sell this wonderful gift of timber and mineral for about $ 16 , 000 , 000 and he would throw the e & n in with it . then he wanted to sell all the mines and everything , dunsmuir and diggle and they could call it canadian collieries dunsmuir limited so long as he got his royalties it didn ' t matter .\non june 1 , 1849 . they were the john muir and john mcgregor families from kilmarnock . the next group was the boyd gilmour and robert dunsmuir families , also from kilmarnock . the miners had signed a contract with the hbc for three to five years . all were transferred in 1852 from fort rupert when the new coal deposit was discovered at nanaimo .\nshe bought out her brother\u2019s interest in alexander dunsmuir\u2019s estate , then launched a challenge against alexander\u2019s will , which alexander\u2019s mother was already challenging .\nrobert dunsmuir passed away in 1889 leaving the running of his wellington coal mines to his two sons , james and alexander . by the mid 1890\u2019s the pits at wellington were beginning to run out . an individual by the name of ephraim hodgson discovered a seam of coal on the southern slope of mount benson seven miles to the south west of nanaimo . this turned out to be an extension of the wellington seam and as it was within the railway belt , hodgson approached james dunsmuir about his discovery .\nactress edna wallace hopper circa 1900 . in the early 1900s , hopper challenged the will of her father - in - law alexander dunsmuir , who left the bulk of his multi - million - dollar estate to his brother , b . c . premier james dunsmuir . she lost .\nas we were taking a stroll down dunsmuir street in cumberland this weekend , keira was filling me in on all of the regional history . i realized that even though i\u2019ve profiled the origins of street names in vancouver , i have never mentioned dunsmuir and the family\u2019s impact around the province .\nalexander white dunsmuir 1853 - 1900 married 21 december 1899 , san pablo , contra costa co . , ca , to josephine bour 1850 - 1901\ncraigdarroch castle was built as the home of robert dunsmuir , the richest man in nineteenth century british columbia . the castle was designed by portland , oregon architect , warren h . williams . williams died only four months after construction began on the castle . the responsibility for building craigdarroch castle was given to and successfully completed by williams\u2019 associate , arthur l . smith in 1890 .\nrobert ' s importance to st . andrew ' s is illustrated by the large east window in the church that is dedicated to his memory . ( 18 ) the dunsmuirs were one of the five married couples listed on the first communion roll , but are not recorded as attending regularly . ( 19 ) nonetheless , robert was one of the trustees of st . andrew ' s property ( 20 ) and a church manager for two years . ( 21 )\nrobert dunsmuir was the son and grandson of ayrshire coal - masters . he received his early education at the kilmarnock academy and at about age 16 entered the mines as an apprentice to his uncle and guardian , boyd gilmour . by 1850 gilmour was overman at the hudson ' s bay company coal - mine near fort rupert ( near present - day port hardy ) on northern vancouver island . on gilmour ' s urging , dunsmuir indentured himself to the company , arriving at fort rupert with his wife and three children in september 1851 .\ndunsmuir discovered two seams of coal there in 1853 , and a small town sprang up ( in 1857 , nanaimo\u2019s population was 132 ) . dunsmuir went on to work for the vancouver coal mining and land company , which bought the hbc claims , then was hired to run the harewood coal company .\ndunsmuir , robert ( vol . 11 ) bryden , john ( vol . 14 ) walkem , george anthony ( vol . 13 ) davidson , andrew duncan ( vol . 14 ) hawthornthwaite , james hurst ( vol . 15 ) houston , john ( vol . 13 ) joly de lotbini\u00e8re , sir henri - gustave ( vol . 13 ) leiser , simon ( vol . 14 ) more\ndunsmuir had little interest in railroads , what he wanted was the land grant and with it control of the great reserves of coal and other minerals . dunsmuir used his economic and political influence to secure the contract to build the railway . he negotiated behind the scenes with dominion officials in victoria and ottawa , and in april 1884 , the esquimalt & nanaimo railway company was formally established , with dunsmuir appointed president and holding almost half of the company\u2019s shares .\nthe purchase of the south wellington proved both a logical and a profitable move , as the output , workforce , and plant value of dunsmuir , diggle , all rose sharply . in 1881 dunsmuir claimed that his coal operations were worth $ 245 , 000 . equally significant , he was by then employing 547\noccupying a hill overlooking downtown victoria , craigdarroch\u2019s dramatic profile was purposefully designed to assert the wealth and social stature of its original owner , robert dunsmuir , a wealthy industrialist who had amassed his fortune from vancouver island coal . craigdarroch epitomizes the \u201cbonanza castle , \u201d a term used to describe oversized mansions built as symbols of success for wealthy north american industrialists during the late 19th and early 20th centuries .\nlocated a short drive or a leisurely walk from the downtown harbour , just off fort street at 1050 joan crescent , victoria , bc , canada , craigdarroch castle is a beautiful historic victorian - era mansion , built in the 1890s by wealthy bc coal baron robert dunsmuir . it is now owned by the craigdarroch castle historical museum society and almost totally funded by its 150 , 000 annual visitors .\nborn in scotland , dunsmuir moved to colonial vancouver island in 1851 to work for the hudson\u2019s bay company , which had several mines on the west coast .\nthe dunsmuir house , which is no longer a home , still stands much the same as it did that fateful good friday , march 29 , 2013 .\n- father robert buys out the original investors in the mining company and renames it r dunsmuir and sons in 1883 . with brother alexander in charge of the san francisco sales office and father becoming a provincial cabinet minister in 1887 , more and more of the management of the company falls on james . it is from this time that james becomes the real force behind the rising profits and corporate expansion .\n- during a strike in 1877 , father robert ( who works in his office in departure bay ) takes command of the company ( a slight to james ? - he was pretty young and wet behind the ears , mind you . ) .\nby 1881 this wealthy man and his family began planning a move to victoria . what held them up was locating a suitable home in that city . robert and his wife wished to introduce their three daughters to victoria society with the chance of good marriage . in 1883 dunsmuir was able to close a deal to purchase fairview . this was the type of dwelling he wished to have to enter victoria society .\nanother 49 words ( 4 lines of text ) are included under the topic early dunsmuir notables in all our pdf extended history products and printed products wherever possible .\naside from the street traversing downtown vancouver , i\u2019ve noticed the dunsmuir name in a few other locations so here\u2019s a brief introduction to the family and their legacy .\naccording to historian daniel t . gallacher , within a decade dunsmuir\u2019s collieries \u201csurpassed in size and output the combined value of all other british columbia coal mines . \u201d\nthe mansion had been built in 1881 for captain lewis manville starr . dunsmuir added a stable and a stone and iron fence while he lived in the house .\nplease join us in collaborating on dunsmuir family trees . we need the help of good genealogists to grow a completely free shared family tree to connect us all .\ni worked for captain dunsmuir as a sergeant in the south district . he was a good cop and showed outstanding leadership . another member of the greatest generation .\nbut the coal was gone , dunsmuir had taken it . they all thought there was a lot of coal in there but if they had read the mine reports , they would have found the coal was taken when dunsmuir finished with anything he would squeeze the last drop out of the turnip you know . he had it all .\nfor a fleeting moment , david dunsmuir was just one of 32 pallbearers at a funeral , carrying not all , but just a fraction of the load and grief .\nduring the next half decade , although production remained steady , the position of the company changed dramatically . it consolidated coal lands in the comox valley to the north , and it acquired a charter and huge land grant for the esquimalt and nanaimo railway , which it built in concert with california entrepreneurs . robert bought out the original partners in the wellington mine and renamed the company r . dunsmuir and sons in 1883 . with the second son , alexander , in charge of the san francisco sales office , and with robert a provincial cabinet minister from 1887 , more and more of the management fell upon james . from this time he became the real force behind corporate expansion and rising profits .\nthis is another survey that dunsmuir made , where he was going to take his railway from no . 4 shaft across about to where the golf course is but he improved the present railway , the old grade that is in there now and went to the bay . we have pictures here of dunsmuir ' s locomotives at departure bay .\nalexander and josephine had actually been together for 18 years in san francisco , where alexander ran a wing of the dunsmuir empire . but alexander had kept the romance secret .\nand king had two score of chinamen , the chinamen use to come in tens or twenties or forties , you always got twenty of them . oh better you another lot come tomorrow so another twenty came . so they were all working along with straw hats and robins said oh no no you aren ' t going there you had better get dunsmuir . so dunsmuir came , jim dunsmuir , he said \u201cwhat ' s going on here , what ' s the matter , what have you an injunction against us for\u201d .\ndunsmuir , robert ( robbie ) sadly passed on the 12th june 2015 , in his 86th year , at auckland city hospital . dearly loved husband of annette and much loved father of sherree , paul and lesley . grandad to jamie , angela and tina .\nforever loved and not forgotten\na celebration of robbie ' s life will be held in the all souls chapel , purewa cemetery 100 st johns road meadowbank , auckland on wednesday 17th june 2015 at 11 : 30am\nbeaven , robert ( vol . 14 ) bryden , john ( vol . 14 ) elliott , andrew charles ( vol . 11 ) hawthornthwaite , james hurst ( vol . 15 ) houghton , charles frederick ( vol . 12 ) mackenzie , alexander ( vol . 12 ) morton , catharine ( vol . 12 ) nichol , walter cameron ( vol . 15 ) rithet , robert paterson ( vol . 14 ) robson , john ( vol . 12 ) smith , ralph ( vol . 14 ) smithe , william ( vol . 11 ) walkem , george anthony ( vol . 13 )\ndunsmuir came out to the westwood ' s and , oh robert dunsmuir , i will give you $ 25 , 0000 for it . no you won ' t , we want $ 100 , 00 for it . he said , you ' ll no get it . chandler ' s gave them $ 100 , 000 for it , now that is a million dollars today . the westwood ' s had a $ 100 , 000 in 1883 and so right where the black ball ferry pulls out today , there was a wharf called the east wellington coal wharf and it is pretty hard to see it all on here but it is right down here where the black ball is .\nthe e & n railway was part and parcel of the dunsmuir of the dunsmuir and diggle coal mine . it was indivisible you couldn ' t tell one from the other , it was all interwoven . but he , some day he was going to have to break this apart because he was going to sell this and sell this and going to make a lot of money .\nrobert and uncle boyd gilmour were contracted to develop an hbc coal mine in the coal seam discovered at fort rupert on vancouver island ( near port hardy ) . they arrived on vancouver island at fort rupert on august 9 , 1851 . things did not go well . they were unsuccessful in developing a mine .\nkevin\u2019s brother douglas spoke first , followed by jennifer\u2019s sister dianne . but it was a eulogy by david dunsmuir , who was out of town during the fire , which brought the mourners to tears .\n- james returns to nanaimo with his new bride , laura . the dunsmuir\u2019s status was illustrated by the coastal steamer cariboo fly making a special trip from victoria to nanaimo with the bridal party . .\nthe dunsmuir legacy , however floundered on the lack of heirs in the third generation and in 1910 the coal interest was sold to canadian collieries , and by 1930 most of the fortune had been dissipated .\nnow these cornish men didn ' t have too much money and they might have been canny , but they weren ' t as canny as the scotsmen because somehow or the rather and i don ' t know quite how but they got , they trespassed on dunsmuir ' s property and some how or the other dunsmuir got control of that railroad and he bought it out and the cornish men sort of disappeared .\nbut the times probably wasn\u2019t that interested in the mother - son dynamic . it was news in new york because there was another claim to the dunsmuir fortune , from the famous stage actress edna wallace hopper .\nfinally they made the fatal mistake , they went in under into dunsmuir ' s property and they went beyond the boundary and they took some coal from behind the boundary and then they shut the mine down and they flooded it . dunsmuir came back and pumped the mine out and confiscated the mine , pumped it out and john holland the same arthur holland ' s father ran the hoist and pumped the mine out .\nand then he had connected his own railway and enlarged it and made it better and he also now had two wharfs so he brought everything this way . and he had the twenty - one which was the robert dunsmuir and then he widened out the duke and duchess as a mechanic and an engineer he disconnected the front driver and he moved the main rod on the outside - uh inside of the pin and the side rods to the outside and you can look at the picture over there and you can see how he did it .\nwhile in the employ of the vancouver coal mining & land company at nanaimo , robert dunsmuir would do independent prospecting in his free time . in 1869 he discovered a thin surface seam coal on the roots of a fallen tree near diver lake . by 1871 he had discovered the wellington seam which underlaid his initial discovery . he formed his own coal mining company and became fabulously wealthy from the mines at this location which soon out produced the operations of his former employer in nanaimo . the coal was shipped through extensive wharves at departure bay .\ncameron , i wanted your life to become as big as your heart was . robert , i wanted to see you become the man you were destined to be . mom , i wanted you to become as old as you were wise and loving . dad , i wanted you to get everything that you gave to so many people .\nanother 161 words ( 12 lines of text ) covering the years 1317 , 1317 , 1650 and 1750 are included under the topic early dunsmuir history in all our pdf extended history products and printed products wherever possible .\nthat is the list of those engines and then the e & n railway , when dunsmuir finally made the division , now we come to this . dunsmuir thought and thought and thought , and he said , \u201ci will tell you what i will do\u201d . he sold the e & n railway and the timber the whole works to the canadian pacific . they wanted it badly . and he got 16 million dollars for that .\n, for fort vancouver , wa via cape horn , on december 19 , 1850 . it took 191 days for them to arrive . 8 days later , on july 8 , 1851 , james dunsmuir was born .\nalthough the company had had sufficient financial backing from its partners to begin mining , it was mainly dunsmuir who had taken the risks , and who had provided the management necessary to create , maintain , and expand the operation from a mere claim to british columbia\u2019s foremost colliery . until 1878 it appears that dunsmuir ploughed most of the profits back into the firm ; no additional shares were issued and there is no evidence indicating other sources of financing were necessary . his business success is even more impressive when it is realized that he kept pace with technical developments . dunsmuir described his works in 1879 as having \u201c4 3 / 4 miles of railway ; 4\nso then dunsmuir left , bob dunsmuir left the nanaimo coal company and he went out to wellington . but first he went to victoria and in victoria he hooked up with a mr . diggle who had some money and was to do with the admiralty at esquimalt . he came up to wellington and if i flip this maps over to show you where he came and what he did . [ rustling of paper being handled ] .\ncent of which was exported . further expansion occurred in 1882 when dunsmuir sank two additional main shafts ; eventually a total of five mines were in production on the wellington deposit . what probably gave dunsmuir his greatest satisfaction , however , was his step - by - step purchase of the holdings of the non - family partners . before the 1870s had ended , he had bought all but diggle\u2019s interests . then on 14 sept . 1883 victoria\u2019s\ne & n immediately began subdividing the grant into parcels and selling it off making dunsmuir and his colleagues millions . in 1905 , thecanadian pacific railway company ( cpr ) bought e & n . cpr paid just over $ 1million for the railway and $ 1 . 25 million for the remaining 566 , 580 hectares of land not yet sold . in 1910 , dunsmuir sold his coal mining interests in the granted lands for $ 11 million ."]}
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", "topic": 32}], "title": "pioneer energy", "paragraphs": ["pioneer energy are pleased to announce that as of october 15 , 2016 our local communities will be able to purchase gas and electricity through an innovative energy plan with pioneer energy .\npioneer owns and operates a very diverse range of energy supply options \u2013 electricity , thermal heat energy , embedded and \u2018energy cluster\u2019 heat plant operations , biomass fuel supply options and engineered waste to energy solutions .\necosystems was acquired by pioneer generation to grow its energy efficiency offering for customers enabling the business to provide a range of energy services including energy efficiency , design , optimisation , metering , lighting control and energy service agreements .\npioneer energy and central lakes trust are 100 % new zealand owned and operated .\npioneer energy , inc . 220 s . taft street , lakewood , co 80228\nchoosing your electricity provider for your business is easier with pioneer energy\u2019s commercial electricity offers .\npioneer energy limited along with buller electricity created the pulse energy alliance to purchase and operate pulse energy . as a successor to pulse energy limited , the alliance was formed to continue to build on the early success of the company by expanding its customer base and continuing to innovate with new products , service offering and energy options for new zealand energy consumers .\npioneer ' s current joint owners , the pioneer group inc . and suncor energy inc . , will receive consideration as follows :\nbloomberg new energy finance provides independent analysis and insight , enabling decision - makers to navigate change in an evolving energy economy .\npioneer energy is building a network of experienced brokers who have a passion for delivering great service and savings .\n\u00a9 2018 pioneer energy management | electric and water submetering services . site crafted by robintek : columbus website design\nandy young , director of operations at pioneer energy , discusses how advanced analytics and data collection system help an energy company monitor and evaluate gas processing equipment at remote well sites .\nthe christchurch district energy company , a joint venture between pioneer energy and engie , built and commissioned a ground source heat pump district energy scheme to supply heating and cooling to the newly constructed ngai tahu owned and operated pita te hori centre in christchurch .\nchanges in the energy market pose a challenge for energy companies ' customer information systems - enfo and enoro join forces to provide a solution .\na : yes , pioneer energy will run a soft credit check that will not impact your credit score using experian .\npioneer energy services provides land contract drilling services and production services to independent and major oil and gas exploration and production companies .\npioneer is a company on the move . our business is energy but our point of difference is the way we do business , the diversity of our products and energy options , partnerships and investment .\ntim dove is president and chief executive officer of pioneer natural resources . he is a member of pioneer\u2019s management committee and also serves on pioneer\u2019s board of directors .\nthanks to legislation that deregulated the energy industry in texas \u2013 customers now have the opportunity to save big . choosing a competitive energy rate can really add up over time . so it is important to choose a retail electric provider with competitive rates so you can reap the full benefits of a low electric bill . take control of your energy costs and learn about pioneer energy\u2019s electricity products .\npioneer energy\u2019s innovative , proprietary flare gas capture and processing systems turn raw associated gas and tank battery vapors from a waste into a resource .\nmurphy also served as secretary of the general partner of pioneer southwest energy partners l . p . ( pse ) , a majority - owned , publicly traded subsidiary of pioneer natural resources , from april 2008 until pioneer\u2019s acquisition of pse in december 2013 .\nemergya wind technologies ( the netherlands ) is revolutionising wind energy by providing localised , distributed energy , at below grid power pricing , to a wide variety of customer segments .\npioneer is a very active investment partner in the new zealand energy market . we have a track record of delivering new projects on time and budget within a customers own operation or integrated into the local power or district energy networks .\nthe exchange looks at parkland fuel corporation\u2019s acquisition of pioneer energy . and the issue also looks at the passing of founder murray h . . .\nthe acquisition of energy for industry ( efi ) in 2012 strengthened pioneer generation ' s market position , increasing and diversifying the energy production assets beyond central otago which has given pioneer a national presence . efi specialises in build , own and operate investments for energy facilities on customer sites and currently has many long term customers with investments in the manufacturing , processing health and institutional sectors .\nas general counsel , kleinman is responsible for all aspects of pioneer\u2019s legal function and support for pioneer\u2019s board of directors .\npioneer energy and its long history of community support were recognized this fall when it received the corporate outstanding philanthropist award from the association of fundraising professionals .\n\u201cour commitment to renewable energy started with hydroelectric power generation in the early 1900s . we now have 19 renewable energy assets in new zealand . adding an option for our customers to buy energy directly is a natural extension of building on our proud history\u201d says ceo , fraser jonker .\npioneer added another joint venture ecotricity limited partnership to its growing family of investment partnerships . ecotricity is new zealand\u2019s only carbonzero 100 % renewable certified electricity retailer with exclusive access to pioneer energy ' s cemars accredited renewable generation .\nwe are a licensed retail electricity provider to customers for their homes and small businesses . at pioneer energy we have a mission to provide customers with great electricity savings . we believe that energy deregulation gives customers the power to choose a retail energy provider with options \u2013 and we definitely have those . energy should be simple and we\u2019re doing our part to make sure it is simple for our customers . enroll with one of our great competitive rates today !\nkim samuel , a canadian businessperson and philanthropist . additionally , bill clinton recommended to obama\u2019s energy secretary , steven chu , that the company receive a federal grant from the energy department , which it did .\npioneer energy services ceo william stacy locke said in a statement that the figures marked a\nsolid improvement\nand that the company continues to benefit from higher customer activity .\nthe pioneer bonus bucks program ( the\nprogram\n) is a loyalty reward program that is operated by pioneer energy lp (\npioneer\n) . the program operates only through participating pioneer stations and / or the businesses of third party vendors authorized by pioneer for the distribution and / or redemption of bonus bucks ( to obtain an up - to - date list of participating locations , please contact us at info @ pioneer . ca ) . in using a pioneer bonus bucks card , you are deemed to have agreed to the terms and conditions of the program outlined below .\nacumen announced the launch of its pioneer energy investment initiative ( peii ) , an effort to bridge the funding gap in off - grid energy and catalyze the underinvested sector to accelerate energy access across the developing world . the aim of the initiative , anchored by a $ 5 million grant from the ikea foundation , is to impact 8 million people through acumen\u2019s portfolio of companies by 2026 .\nfirstfuel ( usa ) offers advanced data analytics and insights that help improve and optimize energy consumption in buildings .\nstephanie stewart joined pioneer natural resources in june 2014 as vice president and chief information officer . ms . stewart has more than 20 years of information technology experience in the energy industry . before joining pioneer , she served as vice president of e & p data and analytics and strategic integration at devon energy at the end of her 12 - year tenure there . prior to devon , she worked at williams energy for four years and bp amoco for three years .\npioneer is an active investment partner in both local and renewable energy generation and customer on - site heat and power facilities with an enviable reputation for being able to partner with our customers .\nenergy pioneer solutions . the fact that he was connected to some of those involved is immaterial . most of us find out about cool ideas and projects through our personal or professional networks .\npioneer has supplied renewable power to new zealand business and communities for more than 80 years and in the last 10 years has diversified its energy services capabilities to supply both heat and power markets .\npioneer energy services provides land contract drilling services and production services to independent and major oil and gas exploration and production companies . production services include well servicing , wireline , and coiled tubing services .\n, by james grimaldi , falls into the latter category . it alleges that the clinton foundation improperly aided a for - profit energy business founded by friends of bill clinton . the company , energy pioneer solutions , describes its mission as building a \u201csustainable energy model that provides streamlined , turn - key solutions for both energy providers and american homeowners alike . \u201d among its ideas is finding new ways to insulate homes that don\u2019t require big upfront outlays for homeowners . the founders of the company have various ties to bill clinton , both political and personal .\nhaving come a long way since founder murray hogarth opened his first gas station in 1956 in hamilton , pioneer energy is now canada\u2019s third largest independent fuel retailer by volume , with over 400 retail and dealer locations across ontario and manitoba under both the pioneer and esso brands .\nin its second quarter earnings released early tuesday morning , pioneer energy services corp . ( nyse : pes ) reported a $ 20 . 2 million loss on $ 107 . 1 million of revenue .\npioneer also provides well servicing , wireline , and coiled tubing services to producers in the u . s . gulf coast , offshore gulf of mexico , mid - continent and rocky mountain regions through our production services segment . pioneer energy services is headquartered in san antonio , texas .\n\u201cthere may be a good reason why you have selected from the 20 + choices of energy retailers so far . however , it is our hope that you will see that switching to pioneer energy makes extra sense and will endure as a great decision for years to come and provide valuable support to our local communities . \u201d\npioneer is an active investment partner in both local and renewable generation and customer on - site heat and power facilities . our criteria for new investment are suited to long term asset and related energy services .\npioneer ' s newest hydro electric power station on the teviot river is the kowhai . the station has a maximum generating capacity of 1 . 9mw and produces an estimated 5 . 5gwh of energy each year .\nanalysis of freud ' s life and work leads to the conclusion that in experience , theory , and practice , freud typified the traditional role of therapist and was a pioneer in modern forms of energy healing .\nat a time when other upstream companies are starting to recover from a two - year crude oil downturn , san antonio - based oil field service provider pioneer energy services is approaching its third year of losses .\nenergy healing is a popular contemporary term for forms of healing that facilitate a natural healing process through harmonizing , rebalancing , and releasing energy flow disturbed or blocked by disease and illness . biographical evidence indicates that freud used physical , suggestive , and radiant forms of energy healing , and that his personal life , metapsychology , and psychoanalysis were founded on dynamic , energetic experiences and conceptualizations .\nthe energy sector will undergo a radical change in 2019 , following the introduction of a new , open data hub that will provide energy - sector players with fast access to high quality data on electricity customers , enabling them to make more efficient use of such data for a range of purposes . enfo and enoro have joined forces to create a unique offering for energy companies in finland .\nwe develop innovative technologies to find and safely unlock more , and affordable , energy from ever harder - to - reach places .\npioneer launches the it can wait campaign to put an end to texting and driving .\nthe pioneer bonus bucks card is not a credit card but merely a bonus bucks accumulation card . the pioneer bonus bucks card is the property of pioneer and it may be revoked at any time by pioneer in its sole discretion ( and at the option of pioneer , with all accumulated bonus bucks to that date cancelled , all without any compensation to the person named as the card holder in pioneer records ) should a participant not adhere to and / or abuses the program and / or its terms and conditions .\nin september 2004 , pioneer merged with evergreen resources , inc . , creating a new core area in the rocky mountains that enhances pioneer ' s strong foundation in north america .\nlook for a pioneer energy representative out in the community today or enquire online . if easier for you , send an email with your phone number to joinus @ urltoken and one of the team will give you a call .\naugust : pioneer formed through the merger of parker & parsley petroleum company and mesa inc .\nif events beyond pioneer ' s control affect pioneer ' s ability to operate the pioneer bonus bucks program , the program may be suspended or terminated without notice , and pioneer may restrict or alter any aspect of the pioneer bonus bucks program without notice at any time and for any reason , and in the event any of the foregoing occurs pioneer will have no liability whatsoever to any participant as a result thereof . pioneer shall be automatically released from all claims by participants in respect of any participant ' s suspension , termination , or any forfeiture of bonus bucks , or in respect of any alteration , suspension or termination of the program .\n\u201cauger very much was a pioneer , and you could say now , with cardamom , as a six mile deep sub - salt discovery , auger continues to be a pioneer . \u201d\npioneer energy services corp . provides land contract drilling services and production services to independent and major oil and gas exploration and production companies . the company ' s drilling services division provides contract land drilling services to operators in texas , louisiana , mid - continent , rocky mountain , and appalachian regions ; and in colombia . pioneer also provides well servicing , wireline , coiled tubing and fishing and rental services to producers in the u . s . gulf coast , offshore gulf of mexico , mid - continent and rocky mountain regions through its production services segment . pioneer energy services corp . , formerly known as pioneer drilling company , is based in san antonio , texas .\nwe collaborate , network and partner to bring the brands and expertise which will provide our customers the care , attention and energy solutions they need .\nover the last decade , acumen has invested more than $ 20 million in 18 companies across east and west africa , india and pakistan to build the largest portfolio of off - grid energy companies serving the poor . working across every rung of the energy ladder , these social enterprises have provided tens of millions with access to energy . many of them , from d . light to m - kopa , have pioneered the off - grid sector , opening the doors for new energy companies working to find faster , more efficient solutions to improve the lives of low - income people everywhere .\na : standard switch : no fees . you will automatically be switched from your current provider to pioneer energy within seven days . self - selected switch : fees applied . if you would like to choose a specific day you would like your service to be switched to pioneer energy . move - in switch : fees applied . if you are moving into a new residence for the first time that does not have power and would like to have the electricity service under your account .\nat the helm of pioneer\u2019s success is a knowledgeable and experienced management team and board of directors .\ndespite the supply glut , pioneer has no plans to stop drilling new wells , dove said .\nin 1999 , pioneer marked the millennium by establishing the pioneer petroleums children\u2019s foundation at hcf , and has made more than 250 grants totalling over $ 2 . 5 million . the company also created the pioneer petroleums foundation fund within hcf\u2019s community fund to help address hamilton\u2019s most pressing needs . in addition , pioneer generously supports a range of other charities across the communities where they are located .\nhannes is an officer of pioneer natural resources and an advisory member of the management committee . he joined pioneer in 1997 as director of business development , and prior to pioneer , he spent 16 years with mobil and superior oil & gas co . in a variety of engineering and operations positions .\npioneer has supplied renewable power to new zealand business and communities for more than 80 years . to add to this long history of devoted service , pioneer energy is bringing to you a new service that provides lower cost electricity , a clear and transparent invoice and the comfort that your patronage benefits our local community through our owners the central lakes trust .\npioneer energy\u2019s values are to operate every day with integrity , live the entrepreneurial spirit , promote individual initiative , operate with mutual respect , strive to deliver exceptional customer service and be community minded . pioneer has followed these values from the beginning , successfully growing across canada , all the while supporting each of the communities that have helped them grow . since 1999 , pioneer has donated and pledged over $ 5 million to worthy ontario organizations . through sponsorships and donations , pioneer has balanced the needs of their employees , customers , communities and the environment .\nsheffield was appointed pioneer\u2019s raton basin asset manager in 2004 . in 2008 , he was promoted to vice president of the rockies asset team and was eventually named vice president of pioneer\u2019s western asset team .\ncurrent and historical pe ratio for pioneer energy services ( pes ) from 2006 to 2018 . the price to earnings or pe ratio is calculated by taking the latest closing price and dividing it by the most recent earnings per share ( eps ) number . the pe ratio is a simple way to assess whether a stock is over or under valued and is the most widely used valuation measure . the current pe ratio for pioneer energy services ( pes ) as of march 31 , 2018 is 0 . 00 .\nparkland fuel corporation will host an investor event and webcast at 9 : 30 a . m . mt ( 11 : 30 a . m . et ) on september 18 th , 2014 to discuss the acquisition of pioneer energy and parkland ' s guidance .\nprotecting the health and safety of everyone involved in our operations is part of doing business at pioneer .\nin march 2016 , fairbrook was appointed vice president and chief human resources officer of pioneer natural resources .\ntim dove was elected to the board of directors of pioneer in may 2013 , and in january 2017 he was named president and chief executive officer . he is also a member of pioneer\u2019s management committee .\nvast resources of oil and gas lie deep beneath the ocean\u2019s surface . they have the potential to support economic growth and help meet the world\u2019s growing energy needs .\n24m ( usa ) addresses the world\u2019s need for affordable energy storage with a new , more cost - effective approach \u2013 semi - solid lithium - ion technology .\nhagens served as vice president , land with pioneer natural resources from may 2008 to august 2015 . from november 2005 until may 2008 , he served as vice president of land , pioneer natural resources usa subsidiary .\nspratlen is also promoting collaborative industry communications initiatives in the permian basin and eagle ford shale , pioneer\u2019s primary operating areas . she is on the steering committee and governing board for a new organization in texas representing an alliance of energy consumers , producers , services and communities .\npioneer founder murray hogarth commented before his recent passing ,\nit is extremely gratifying to me that the pioneer team and brand will continue driving forward with parkland along with our successful legacy that began in 1956 .\npioneer is committed to preserving our environmental heritage through safe , efficient and environmentally sound business practices and operations .\npioneer ' s exploration and production efforts to find oil and natural gas resources extend throughout the united states .\nbeginning in 2004 , sheffield served as president of pioneer\u2019s wholly owned alaska subsidiary to establish and grow pioneer\u2019s operations in the state . in june , 2008 , production commenced from the oooguruk oil field in the shallow waters of the beaufort sea , establishing pioneer as the first independent operator in the history of alaska\u2019s north slope .\npioneer marketing manager cheryl stubbs was on hand at the hamilton tiger - cats final home game of the 2015 season to present the les browne award for outstanding achievement . winner mathew ness , 12 , was thrilled as he received his personal trophy from former ticat les browne . the award was created in 2013 to honour top achievers in minor football . pioneer energy , a long - time partner with the ticats upped the game as a major sponsor when the team moved into its new home at tim hortons field in 2014 . the pioneer gate and pioneer energy zone are two fan favourites . the team also offers seasons ' ticket holders co - branded bonus bucks cards that delivers the chance to win special rewards each time they swipe their cards at the pumps .\nms . stewart earned a bachelor of business administration from the university of oklahoma and has her executive mba in energy from the university of oklahoma\u2019s price college of business .\npioneer energy is expected to add more than two billion litres in fuel sales and $ 55 million in ebitda during its first year with parkland . parkland , which now expects to achieve the penny plan one year earlier than expected , increases 2015 adjusted ebitda guidance to $ 250 million\npioneer may add or delete products and services eligible for bonus bucks redemption at any time without notice . pioneer may substitute products and services eligible for bonus bucks redemption with those of equal or greater value at its discretion .\nin august 2015 , hagens assumed the role of vice president , land and regulatory affairs with pioneer natural resources . he is responsible for managing the exploration , development , acquisition activities and regulatory affairs for pioneer natural resources .\nwith the initiative , acumen will expand its work in energy by investing in the scale - up of early - stage businesses , filling gaps in the value chain , and supporting the off - grid energy ecosystem . the investments will focus on new ways to generate and distribute energy to homes , small businesses , and communities not connected to the central electrical grid , such as home systems , mini - grids and innovative products that use solar or other renewable sources to bring power to low - income people . in addition , acumen will provide these energy companies with the support needed to scale , including technical assistance , access to customer insights using acumen\u2019s lean data approach , and strategic partnerships across sectors .\ni want to thank everyone in the pioneer family for their tremendous work and dedication over the years in making pioneer a great success and one of canada ` s most respected independent fuel marketers ,\nsaid tim hogarth , chief executive officer and executive chairman of pioneer .\nthe pioneer group chose to invest the majority of its proceeds in parkland because of our long term industry commitment and belief in parkland ' s ability to continue its aggressive growth path .\nour core values remain the essence of our business and which have always been at the heart of the pioneer brand .\nwe are changing the way customers and communities use energy services through our vision of investing for the next generation , providing customers with alternative service to the mainstream utilities and leading the industry .\nin late december 2015 southern generation acquired from nova energy , the aniwhenua hydro electric station in the bay of plenty . the first north island hydro powerstation to be owned by the partnership .\nfounded in 1956 by the late murray hogarth , pioneer has built a premier network of gas stations throughout ontario and manitoba , operating primarily under the pioneer and esso brands . today , pioneer distributes more than two billion litres of fuel annually through 393 gas stations and a recently acquired commercial operation in ontario , new brunswick and nova scotia . pioneer currently distributes 5 . 1 % of total retail fuel volumes across canada and has a 12 % share of the ontario and manitoba retail gas markets .\nmurray hogarth , pioneer\u2019s founder , says he is \u201cproud to have been the leader of a company that has been able to make a difference . \u201d a seasoned volunteer in countless community leadership roles , murray\u2019s example established pioneer\u2019s corporate value of philanthropy .\nmark kleinman joined pioneer natural resources in june 2005 as vice president , corporate secretary and chief compliance officer , and in january 2014 , he was named senior vice president and general counsel . he serves as a member of the pioneer management committee .\ngrimaldi writes that the \u201ccommitment to energy pioneer solutions was atypical [ for the clinton global initiative ] because it originated from a private individual who was making a personal financial investment in a for - profit company . \u201d in fact , for - profit investments have long been a common part of the cgi . many millions of dollars in such commitments have been announced at cgi events , with the biggest of these investments in the energy sector . how could grimaldi not know that ? did he not bother to visit\nautogrid systems ( usa ) is a leading provider of intelligent and scalable software - as - a - service solutions that optimize supply and demand flexibility across a diverse portfolio of distributed energy resources .\npursuant to an asset purchase agreement dated september 17 , 2014 , parkland agreed to acquire from pioneer 181 pioneer corporate stations and 212 supply agreements in ontario and manitoba . the merger was completed in june 2015 , subject to the injunction issued by the tribunal .\nsince 1988 pioneer has been proud to be an official donation partner of the chml / y108 christmas tree of hope . pioneer locations in the greater hamilton and surrounding areas will give the public an opportunity to donate to the 2015 christmas tree of hope campaign .\nshe is responsible for providing leadership and accountability for all aspects of human resources , ensuring consistency and quality across pioneer\u2019s business units .\nfinding new ways to finance sustainable energy solutions for homeowners has emerged as one of the most promising frontiers in clean energy in recent years . most notably , solar panels have spread rapidly across rooftops as private companies have shouldered the cost of installing those panels , at no cost to homeowners . bill clinton clearly grasped the potential of this model back in 2010 , before many other people did , and\nred deer , alberta - - ( marketwired - sept . 17 , 2014 ) - parkland fuel corporation (\nparkland\nor the\ncorporation\n) ( tsx : pki ) , north america ' s fastest growing distributor and marketer of fuels and lubricants , today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the assets ( the\nacquisition\n) of pioneer energy (\npioneer\n) . all financial figures are expressed in canadian dollars .\nin september 2014 , auger began producing new energy from cardamom . this is the story of a legendary platform and the oil field that\u2019s reinventing it \u2013 a success story unlike any other in deep water .\nohl players in peterborough and niagara falls have been taking their game to the streets as part of pioneer customer appreciation events this fall .\npioneer ' s history has never been about standing still and we continually innovate and challenge the status quo to find ways to deliver value to our customers . once known as the otago central electric power board ; a community - owned organisation with exclusive rights to generate , distribute and supply electricity to the wider central otago . amidst , the electricity industry reforms of 1999 central electric chose to sell its lines and retain its generation business to become pioneer generation limited . today we are known as pioneer energy limited reflecting a diverse portfolio of energy assets , products and investments throughout new zealand . the business has a long history of evolution with four enduring principles at its heart : trust , service , community and guardianship . as the business grows we acknowledge our heritage and celebrate the pioneering culture upon which the business was built .\nin september 2014 , auger began producing energy from cardamom \u2013 an extra 50 , 000 barrels of oil equivalent each day at its peak , to make it shell\u2019s largest net producer in the gulf of mexico .\nshe participates as an executive advisory member for the university price college of business and is an advisor member for the university of oklahoma energy institute . ms . stewart is also on the board for dallas casa .\nin april 2005 , mark berg joined pioneer natural resources to serve as executive vice president & general counsel . he was promoted to executive vice president , corporate in january 2014 , named executive vice president , corporate / operations in august 2015 and became executive vice president , corporate / vertically integrated operations in may 2017 . berg\u2019s corporate responsibilities include oversight of legal , land , regulatory affairs , government affairs and corporate communications . in operations , he is responsible for pioneer\u2019s vertically integrated service companies : pioneer pumping services , premier silica and pioneer well services .\na participant ' s bonus bucks account will also be accessible online from the pioneer website which a participant is able to access by using the participant ' s own unique password . in the event of a discrepancy between the bonus bucks issuance and / or balance on a receipt and / or those posted online and / or as contained in pioneer ' s own internal database , the information appearing in pioneer ' s own internal database will govern ( note : the information appearing online is initially generated from the computer system that records individual transactions as they occur at pioneer stations and for this reason the information appearing online may not accurately reflect the accurate information contained in pioneer ' s internal database ) .\npioneer is not responsible for any errors or omissions of any kind , whether in these terms and conditions or as the result of any mechanical or technological failure or whether as the result of any human error whether by pioneer , its employees and agents or by any other person .\nhall was then assigned as operations manager in alaska , where he was responsible for all drilling , production and construction activities . under his leadership , pioneer completed the oooguruk development , establishing pioneer as the first independent oil and gas company to produce on the north slope of alaska .\nin case of a lost or stolen pioneer bonus bucks card , a new card will be provided to the participant upon request at any participating pioneer station . any accumulated unredeemed bonus bucks balance relating to the old card can be transferred to the new card at the time the replacement card is registered only if the old card was registered and pioneer can verify the authenticity of the old card participant . the lost or stolen card will then be de - activated and will not be permitted to redeem bonus bucks . pioneer assumes no liability for bonus bucks redeemed by any person ( s ) prior to the notification to pioneer ' s help desk that the pioneer bonus bucks card is lost or stolen ( therefore , if any bonus bucks are redeemed prior to such notification those unauthorized redeemed bonus bucks will not be reinstated to the participant ' s new card ) ; if on the other hand a lost or stolen pioneer bonus bucks card is used by someone after proper notification to pioneer , all bonus bucks relating to redemptions made by such other person following the date of notification will be credited to the participant ' s new card .\nbloomberg nef ( bnef ) , bloomberg\u2019s primary research service , covers clean energy , advanced transport , digital industry , innovative materials and commodities . we help corporate strategy , finance and policy professionals navigate change and generate opportunities .\nhall\u2019s rise to pioneer\u2019s senior leadership team began in 1989 , when he joined pioneer\u2019s predecessor company , mesa , inc . he held several positions in worldwide facilities , eventually managing offshore , onshore and international projects across the company , including the falcon deep water development in the gulf of mexico .\nowens currently serves on the boards of the texas independent producers and royalty owners association , the south texas energy and economic roundtable , the royalty owners and producers educational coalition and the dallas chapter of the juvenile diabetes research foundation .\nthe change in 2019 will make customer data freely available to all players in the energy sector . data will no longer be customer - specific ; instead , the customer data of all companies will be pooled into a shared data hub .\nparticipants are responsible for notifying pioneer of any changes in their member profile information such as mailing address , telephone numbers and e - mail address . any consequences of a failure to notify pioneer of any such changes are the responsibility of the participant . to update information , use any of the methods outlined below under the heading\ncontacts\n. pioneer is not liable for misdirected communications such as mail , telephone or email communications , or any consequences resulting therefrom .\npioneer natural resources company ( nyse : pxd ) 5205 n . o ' connor blvd . , ste . 200 irving , tx 75039 \u00a9 all rights reserved\nin october 2007 , murphy joined pioneer natural resources to serve as associate general counsel - corporate & securities . he was named corporate secretary in august 2015 .\n\u201cthe customer experience will become increasingly important in the energy sector ; it can either encourage loyalty , or prompt customers to change suppliers if a competitor offers a better service , \u201d says tero kosunen , evp , financial process services , enfo .\npioneer , at its sole discretion , reserves the right to take any action or make any decision which in its sole opinion preserves the bonus bucks program integrity .\nwith dove\u2019s leadership and guidance , pioneer has become one of the most efficient operators among the u . s . shale resource companies . while playing an important part in pioneer\u2019s strategic vision , dove led the teams who advanced horizontal drilling and completion technology into the company\u2019s core assets in the permian basin and eagle ford shale .\ndistaso has 30 years of industry experience . prior to joining pioneer , he held senior executive and managerial trading and marketing positions at mobil oil corporation for 15 years and similar positions at apache and devon energy . distaso was most recently with deloitte , working for the minister of petroleum in the republic of south sudan to market 300 mbopd of crude , resulting in the country\u2019s first $ 3 billion of oil revenues .\nin 2015 pioneer generation ltd , the power company ltd ( tpcl ) and electricity invercargill ltd ( eil ) came together to form a new wind generation investment partnership , being southern generation limited partnership ( southern generation ) . pioneer holds a 50 % stake in the partnership with the other 50 % held by tpcl and eil .\n\u201cenergy companies are busy figuring out how their existing customer information systems will fit into the new , post - 2019 environment , and how efficiently data can be processed and utilised for business needs , \u201d explains timo aaltonen , senior vice president at enoro .\ni personally believe ( the oil price ) where we are right now is not sustainable . it comes in the form of two words : saudi arabia . they cannot have a scenario , which is us $ 43 or us $ 44 ( per barrel ) oil , and sustain their national budgets ,\ntim dove , pioneer ' s ceo , said at the jpmorgan energy equity investor conference in new york .\nmost of the information provided by participants on the bonus bucks registration form , online registration form or to the pioneer help desk representative to join the bonus bucks program will constitute personal information , as that term is defined under the personal information and protection of electronic documents act (\npipeda\n) , for example , your name , gender , marital status , postal address and email address . while pioneer is collecting such personal information for purposes of administering the bonus bucks program , that information may also be used by pioneer for market research purposes or to notify you of pioneer ' s special promotional offers unless you choose to opt out of receiving promotional material .\ntim hogarth , chief executive officer and executive chairman of pioneer , is expected to be appointed to parkland ' s board of directors conditional upon completion of the acquisition .\nthe mediation , conducted by the honourable paul crampton , chief justice of the federal court , stemmed from the commissioner\u2019s 2015 application to the competition tribunal alleging that the acquisition by parkland of substantially all of the assets of pioneer energy lp ( pioneer ) would result in a substantial lessening or prevention of competition in 14 local markets in ontario and manitoba . the application was relatively novel in that it alleged that the merger would increase the ability and incentive of both the merged entity to unilaterally increase prices and of all competitors in the markets to more effectively coordinate pricing , to the detriment of competition .\nthe southern generation partnership purchased the aniwhenua hydro station from nova energy . aniwhenua is a relatively modern hydro station , very well built in 1981 and with a strong track record of reliable operations . aniwhenua is one of a number of hydro stations located on the rangataiki river in the bay of plenty , originally built and commissioned by bay of plenty electricity in 1981 and acquired by the todd corporation and nova energy in 1998 . the station comprises two 12 . 5mw generation units and produces on average 127 gwh per annum .\nwith murray\u2019s passing in 2014 at the age of 84 , his legacy of giving to support burlington foundation\u2019s work continues to live on . in addition to the generous giving of pioneer\u2019s foundations , murray\u2019s son , tim hogarth , president & ceo of the pioneer group inc 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result of our team ' s ability to identify and execute disciplined transactions . we continue to anticipate additional accretive acquisitions , adhering to our disciplined approach to growth .\nshe is a member of the advisory board of the center on global energy policy ( cgep ) at columbia university\u2019s school of international and public affairs . cgep conducts research and convenes policy experts and industry leaders on a range of energy - relevant matters , including climate change and renewable technologies . ms . sutphen also currently serves on the boards of drilling info holdings llc , a privately held provider of information and analytic tools for energy companies , the international rescue committee and human rights first . ms . sutphen is a trustee of mount holyoke college . she is co - author of the next american century : how the u . s . can thrive as other powers rise , and holds a bachelor of arts degree from mount holyoke college and a master of science degree from 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dam construction . work began on the present station in 1951 and was completed for commissioning in 1954 . it has a maximum generation output of 3 , 000 kw .\nprior to joining pioneer , fairbrook was in human resources at dal - tile corporation in dallas , texas , where she held a variety of roles in employee relations , recruiting and benefits .\nprior to joining parker & parsley , mr . dove worked for diamond shamrock corp . and a successor , maxus energy corp . mr . dove holds a bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering from the massachusetts institute of technology and a master of business administration from the university of chicago .\n\u201cwith its focus on innovative businesses committed to the needs of low - income communities , we believe acumen can bring high - impact energy solutions such as solar home systems to the people who need them most , creating safer , healthier homes for children and their families , \u201d said elizabeth mckeon , head of strategy for the ikea foundation . the foundation is supporting acumen grant through its healthy homes program designed to provide children a safe place to call home and a healthy start in life . this is one of the foundation\u2019s first major grants for energy under its \u20ac400 million commitment to address climate change .\nat this time , the wye creek hydro scheme was capable of producing 400 kw of energy . a further 1000 kw generator and turbine ( formerly used at the lower roaring meg scheme ) was added in late 1991 during a major refurbishment of the scheme . the original machine was replaced in 2011 .\nin 1999 the trust - owned central electric ltd sold its retail and lines businesses , with the proceeds being transferred into a new charitable trust , the central lakes trust . the company retained the region\u2019s generating assets and was renamed pioneer generation ltd . the central lakes trust retains ownership of pioneer generation ltd . dividends to the central lakes trust assist the 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", "topic": 24}], "title": "patria ( company )", "paragraphs": ["patria offers cost - effective training solutions for patria amv vehicle and patria nemo mortar systems . the company has expertise in the networking of several simulators . at dsei patria will also showcase patria amv part task trainer networked with patria nemo training simulator .\nglobal law firm white & case llp is advising airbus group , a european multinational aerospace and defence company , on the sale of its 26 . 8 percent minority stake in patria oyj , a finnish defence company , to the company .\nthe patria amv ( armoured modular vehicle ) was developed by the finnish company patria vehicles in close cooperation with the finnish defence forces .\nthe accumulated experience of maintenance at patria helicopters is more than 2 million man hours over the last decades . the patria group bought the company 1999 , as of patria helicopters ab has been an integrated part of patria aviation business unit .\nhelsinki \u2014 finnish state - owned defense manufacturer patria on wednesday announced a plan to privatize a portion of the company by selling it to kongsberg , a partially state - owned defense company in norway .\nchange of directors filing of financials registration of new loans registration of debentures change of company to llp satisfaction of loans change of address application form for change of name application for conversion of public company into private company notice of the court or the company law board order conversion of public company into private company or private company into public company allotment of equity ( esop , fund raising , etc ) return in respect of buy back of securities letter of offer notice of consolidation , division , etc . or increase in share capital or increase in number of members registration of charge ( new secured borrowings ) return of deposits declaration of solvency changes in shareholding position of promoters and top ten shareholders\nfinnish company patria and the american company s & k logistic services have teamed up to offer landing gear overhaul to f / a - 18 customers . the teaming agreement between the two companies was signed in february 2017 .\nthe company has managed to recover from the reputational damage it suffered as a result , but in 2014 finland ' s government decided to seek a new minority owner to the company .\npatria nemo training simulator provides an authentic training environment for all firing procedures enabled by patria nemo .\naccording to evidence found in police investigation it was the slovenian side . patria had a local company in slovenia before . its name is ac intercar . but after pressures from jan\u0161a\u2019s men patria canceled the cooperation with this company , owned by european aerospace and defence systems ( eads ) who is also owner of the finnish patria , and signed a contract with little known rotis company , owned by ivan \u010drnkovi\u010d . in this way they created the second channel of bribes , which has been independent of patria .\nthe competition authorities have granted their approval concerning sale by state of finland of 49 . 9 percent of the defense company patria oyj to kongsberg defence & aerospace as ,\npatria said in a statement .\nreference is made to the stock market announcement on 17 march 2016 on kongsberg\u2019s purchase of 49 . 9 % of the shares in the finnish company patria oyj .\nphone : + 358 45 7880 9624 e - mail : satu . pelttari @ urltoken company : fujitsu finland oy\npatria vehicles , part of the patria defense and aerospace group , makes and supports medium weight armored wheeled vehicles .\nview events timeline - list of all company events since inception . click here to view events timeline of infosys ltd .\npatria attends dsei 2017 event held on 12 - 15th september at excel in london , showcasing patria amvxp armoured wheeled vehicle integrated with kongsberg protector dual rws . patria will also highlight its know - how in simulation technology by demonstrating patria amv part task trainer networked with patria nemo training simulator . patria\u2019s stand is located at exhibition lot n6 - 160 .\nduring the last weeks patria has been increasingly contacted about the possibility that patria\u2019s nemo 120 mm mortar system or patria h\u00e4gglunds\u2019 amos 120 mm mortar system would have been used in misurata , libya to fire 120 mm cluster ammunition ( mat - 120 ) produced by a spanish company instalaza s . a .\npatria attends dsei 2017 event held on 12 - 15 th september at excel in london , showcasing patria amv xp armoured wheeled vehicle integrated with kongsberg protector dual rws . patria will also highlight its know - how in simulation technology by demonstrating patria amv part task trainer networked with patria nemo training simulator . patria\u2019s stand is located at exhibition lot n6 - 160 .\nthe public prosecutor has decided to request corporate criminal liability for patria\u2019s subsidiary , patria land & armament oy in the context of charges brought against the subsidiary\u2019s former manager and three other officials for aggravated bribery . the request relates to a howitzer project in egypt of the former patria subsidiary patria vammas oy in 1998 \u2013 2004 . the company regards the request as being unfounded .\nthe training simulator utilizes patria ' s cross - cutting expertise to meet the growing training needs of current and future patria nemo customers . it also combines patria ' s long - term experience of aviation training simulators with the company ' s know - how related to fire control systems and patria nemo weapons system . the simulator provides all needed features for efficient gunner - commander training .\ntirumala industrail estate , s . no . 253 / 3 , opp . tata johnson company , hinjawadi pune pune mh 411057 in\nthe patria amv 8\u00d78 apc version is fitted with the patria pml 127 ows turret for a 12 . 7mm heavy machine gun .\n\u201cthe patria amv 8\u00d78 apc version is fitted with the patria pml 127 ows turret for 12 . 7mm heavy machine gun . \u201d\nhelsinki , december 19 , 2016 \u2013 fujitsu today announces that it will continue to support patria , a finnish company in the field of defense , security and aviation lifecycle support services and technology solutions , by providing a selection of managed infrastructure and end user services to support the company\u2019s network of more than 2 , 500 users .\nto make sure that this solution was used optimally as soon as possible , patria vehicles developed a certification program that tested designers\u2019 and main users\u2019 knowledge of the new system . the company also extended the certification program to subcontractors . this approach accelerated learning . after designers and engineers had been using nx , the company surveyed them twice about their experiences and the effectiveness of the training . the company used the results to organize additional training in design and modeling methods .\nfinnish government company patria paid bribes in slovenia - finnish broadcasting co . yle , tv1 , mot september 1st , 2008 . reporter magnus berglund ( intro , with music : patria amv armoured personnel carrier moving towards camera . artist jure cekuta in his studio . at the amv factory . patria ceo jorma wiitakorpi . slovenia . )\npatria pilot training operates a very modern fleet of training aircraft and flight training devices with concentration on high quality of training whereas the parent company patria group is a trusted provider of defence , security and aviation life - cycle support services , pilot training services and technology solutions . patria\u2019s shareholders are the state of finland ( 73 . 2 % ) and the european aeronautic defence and space company ( eads n . v . ) ( 26 . 8 % ) .\npatria ' s main product , an armored vehicle , was a profitable business until 2008 , when the company was linked to bribing scandals in sales to slovenia , egypt and croatia . eventually , after seven years , all charges were dropped against patria and its bosses .\nin december 2006 , slovenia placed an order for 135 patria amv vehicles in four variants . one of the variants is fitted with patria\u2019s new nemo 120mm smoothbore turreted advanced mortar system . other variants include one armed with the rafael spike anti - armour missile . the first 13 vehicles were manufactured by patria in finland , the remainder by a joint venture company set up by patria and slovenian companies gorenje and rotis .\nin december 2002 , the polish ministry of national defence announced the selection of the patria amv to meet their requirement for 690 armoured vehicles . poland\u2019s state - owned military production company , wojskowe zaklady mechaniczne ( wzm ) , is prime contractor and patria a major contractor for the basic vehicle .\nswedish armor specialist akers krutbruk has been chosen by patria land systems to provide protection suites for the patria ' s amv 8x8 wheeled armored vehicles .\npatria h\u00e4gglunds has a licensing agreement with a us company , aai corporation , concerning amos . however , under this agreement , no amos mortar systems have been produced by aai . the export of patria h\u00e4gglunds know - how or components related to amos are also under the finnish export control mechanisms .\npatria\u2019s owners , the state of finland and eads , have expressed their support for the changes and their confidence in the continued development of patria\u2019s operations .\none of the company\u2019s competitive advantages is its ability to respond to customer requirements quickly . one way of doing this has been to develop the patria amv family with as many modular components as possible , providing adaptability between versions without changes in basic vehicle systems . another way the company ensures a fast response is through its use of product lifecycle management ( plm ) software from siemens plm software .\nthe twin 120mm amos mortar system can be fitted to the patria amv . patria has signed a contract with the finnish defence force for 24 amos versions .\n\u201cthe twin 120mm amos mortar system can be fitted to the patria amv . \u201d\nearlier this year patria pilot training received excellent results in the audit by osm aviation .\npatria develops , markets and manufactures armoured wheeled vehicles and provides life cycle support for them . key product is patria amv product family . patria is the undisputed market leader in the product segment of modern armoured wheeled 8x8 vehicles with deliveries to seven different customer nations .\npatria is a defense and aerospace group based in finland with international operations . it is owned by the state of finland ( 73 . 2 percent ) and the european aeronautic defense and space company eads n . v . ( 26 . 8 percent ) . patria vehicles\u2019 expertise is based on more than 60 years of experience and a profound understanding of customer needs . this supports the company\u2019s commitment to strong and continuous product development . its latest successes , such as the fourth - generation patria armored modular vehicle ( amv ) and the amos double - barreled mortar system , are remarkable evidence of successful concepts resulting in european solutions for global markets .\nthe patria amv 8x8 amos advanced mortar system which has been selected by the finnish army .\nthe sisu xa - 188 is a finnish made six - wheeled armoured personnel carrier originally used by the dutch army . the xa - 188 is based to the wheeled armoured vehicle xa - 180 . the first version of xa - 180 was produced in 1983 and serial production began in 1984 . the basic design was based on easy usage , simple basic structure and low cost maintenance . the xa - 180 was originally manufactured and marketed by the finnish company sisu auto but later variants were marketed by the finnish company patria and are known as patria xa series .\nnearly 1 , 600 patria amv vehicles have already been ordered . they are used in challenging conditions by customers in seven countries . amv products are under continuous development and are fitted with the latest technology . patria amv\u2019s structural solutions enable a high payload capacity , a high level of protection and the integration of heavy weapons systems . the vehicle has received excellent feedback from customers for its performance in combat and crisis management operations in afghanistan and chad . patria amvxp provides further strength to the company\u2019s product range . the name patria amvxp links the product strongly to patria amv product family and the abbreviation xp stands for extra payload , extra performance and extra protection .\nnearly 1 , 600 patria amv vehicles have already been ordered . they are used in challenging conditions by customers in seven countries . amv products are under continuous development and are fitted with the latest technology . patria amv\u2019s structural solutions enable a high payload capacity , a high level of protection and the integration of heavy weapons systems . the vehicle has received excellent feedback from customers for its performance in combat and crisis management operations in afghanistan and chad . patria amv xp provides further strength to the company\u2019s product range . the name patria amv xp links the product strongly to patria amv product family and the abbreviation xp stands for extra payload , extra performance and extra protection .\npatria is finland\u2019s leading defence supplier and owns 50 % of the shares in the norwegian company nammo . the partnership will be a leading defence supplier in the nordics , and a considerable supplier on the european defence market , with total gross revenues of nok 13 . 4 billion in 2015 .\nthe armoured wheeled vehicles and mortar systems developed by patria represent the latest technology in the industry . patria\u2019s expertise is based on decades of experience and major investment in product development . patria works in close cooperation with its customers and its extensive network of international industrial partners . patria\u2019s products and services are nato - compatible and are customised on an individual , customer - by - customer basis .\nristo virrankoski , chairman of the board , patria oyj , tel . + 358 40 875 2899\npatria amv 8x8 has been developed to provide optimal modularity of components and to be adaptable for a wide range of versions without changing basic vehicle systems . patria amv is available in three different models :\npatria said the value of the deal was 283 . 5 million euros ( $ 316 million ) .\nmr . wiitakorpi will be released from his duties with immediate effect but will remain in patria\u2019s employment as a senior advisor to the new ceo until spring 2009 . mr . wiitakorpi assumed his post in 2001 . during his period as the ceo patria\u2019s business experienced strong growth and patria became one of the leading companies in the industry . patria will extend mr . wiitakorpi a severance pay equaling one year\u2019s wages .\npro patria fans\u2019 racism prompts a . c . milan walkout , and outrage - the new york times\nall other company or product names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners . information provided in this press release is accurate at time of publication and is subject to change without advance notice .\nthe government said that what dr busuttil asked the court to investigate was not relevant to the\nfalse allegation\nthat the prime minister and his relatives had anything to do with the secret panama company egrant .\nthere were two channels of bribes . the first one is connected to patria company . finnish arms contractor planned 12 . 1 million euros for bribes , but the receivers requested 30 % of this sum as prepayment one month after signing the contract . they got caught by the anti - money - laundering office in austria .\nsweden ' s military , with its contract with patria , has an option to order 113 supplementary vehicles .\n\u201cpatria specializes in aviation life cycle support and the company has over 20 years of experience in hornet maintenance , repair and overhaul . s & k logistic services is an experienced expert in logistics and supply chain management . the cooperation of the two companies combines the key competencies of them both . this way we have built an efficient service from the customer point of view\u201c , says tuure hakavuori , director , business development of patria\u2019s aircraft unit .\npatria has cooperated with the national bureau of investigation during the preliminary investigation in order to clarify the matter . patria\u2019s management takes this matter very seriously and does not accept any wrongdoing in any form in its business activities .\n* industry classification is derived from national industrial classification . if the company has changed line of business without intimating the registrar or is a diversified business , classification may be different . we make no warranties about accuracy of industrial classification .\ndirectors of patria systems ( india ) private limited are manisha jitendra karape , sandhya herambprasad gandhe and shrinivas raghunath deshingkar .\npatria nemo training simulator enables faster and more cost - effective training , resulting in more capable nemo gunner - commanders .\nthe cornerstones of the international success of patria are , in addition to competitive solutions , its reputation and customers\u2019 confidence in the group and its staff . two of patria\u2019s former subsidiaries , patria vammas oy and patria vehicles oy , are suspected of illegal activities in relation to the artillery project in egypt ( from 1995 onwards ) and the vehicle project in slovenia ( from 2004 onwards ) . the investigations by the national bureau of investigation ( nbi ) are likely to take months . i was patria\u2019s president and ceo when the customer made the decision regarding the slovenian project in 2006 . neither patria\u2019s internal investigation nor the investigations by the nbi have brought up any written or oral evidence that would connect me to the suspected criminal activities . the ceo is , however , a significant aspect of the image of a company and the ceo is responsible for the firm\u2019s entire operations . at the moment various patria units are negotiating new , significant projects in many different countries . at the same time our competitors are taking advantage of the situation to arouse suspicions among our customers . in these negotiations it is of vital importance that our customers have full confidence in patria\u2019s way of doing business also in the future . i have agreed with patria\u2019s board of directors that i renounce my position with immediate effect . i am pleased that patria\u2019s board has quickly found a successor who is both an able and experienced business leader . i wish mr . heikki allonen all the best in his new position as patria\u2019s president and ceo . the board has requested me to continue our collaboration as senior advisor to the new president and ceo as he acquaints himself with patria\u2019s business . ( ends )\narmored vehicles represent significant investments for customers , and their development poses a number of challenges for patria . for example , even though some customization is always necessary , delivery times are extremely short . typically , the first vehicles are delivered within 12 months of the initial order . it is critical that projects are started quickly because some of the required components have long delivery times . another challenge facing the company is compliance with a variety of international military standards . also , although the company is a niche provider , now that it has entered the international arena , its competition has become global as well .\npatria helicopters ab ( earlier named ostermans aero ab ) has been a key player in the helicopter maintenance business since 1947 . for the first ten years patria helicopters was the only helicopter operator in europe with a gradual expansion of the maintenance business .\n\u2013 hawaii employer support of the guard and reserve , a department of defense program , announced rodney ito , managing director of the mauna lani bay hotel & bungalows , signed a statement of support for the guard and reserve june 25 at their company office .\njukka holkeri , chief strategy officer , patria , phone + 358 40 869 2008 , jukka . holkeri @ urltoken www . urltoken\nthis week osm avation , a specialist in aircrew managment services , has tested cadets from patria pilot training for recruitment to norwegian .\nwzm and patria signed a new licence agreement in july 2013 , under which wzm will have licence rights to manufacture rosomaks until 2023 and maintenance rights up to 2052 . patria will still hold the full rights and continue to provide the most critical vehicle components .\nosm aviation has specialist expertise in offering top - qualified flight personnel worldwide . the company offers total crew management plus a full range of services , including the employment and management of both flight deck and cabin crew . osm aviation is responsible for the entire crew management process , from recruitment and training to planning and execution . for its employees , the company is an attractive employer offering permanent employment on competitive terms . osm aviation\u2019s pilots work in the service of the following airlines : norwegian , tui , trans avia and turkish airlines .\npatria strongly rejects this possibility . none of amos or nemo mortar systems are in use of the parties in libya . and patria does not develop , produce or sell cluster ammunition products . the suspicion has likely been created by a misinterpretation of publicly available information .\nthe latest version of amv product family is patria amv xp , which is built on the success of patria amv and sets a new standard for the future 8x8 armoured wheeled vehicles . spacious interior and high payload carrying capability provide a platform for future customer variants , allowing the simultaneous integration of weapon systems , protection and crew equipment . patria amv xp is also available as 40 cm stretched vehicle .\nairbus group served for many years as a minority industrial partner for patria ,\nsaid helsinki - based white & case partner timo airisto , who is leading the team advising on the transaction .\nwe ' re pleased to be advising airbus group on the sale of its minority stake in the company , a deal which supports the implementation of the group ' s more focused business plan .\npatria nemo training simulator provides an authentic training environment for all firing procedures enabled by patria nemo . the simulator combines virtual training with actual nemo hardware and software that is installed in a cabin simulating the nemo commander ' s or gunner ' s position in the vehicle .\nm\u2019baye niang , left , was one of four a . c . milan players harassed by fans in a match against pro patria .\noverall , adopting nx and teamcenter has standardized operations , improved the ability to respond to customer requirements and market challenges , and allowed for more flexibility across the company . the company plans to extend the current use of siemens plm software technology to include , for example , requirements management , cam , data exchange and more simulation . harmaala notes , \u201cwe wanted a single design and engineering solution , with many modules , so that we can increase its use over time as requirements change . this is a real benefit of siemens plm software technology . \u201d\ndeploying siemens plm software has allowed patria vehicles to have a single design system throughout the company . a central platform permits internal and subcontracting designers to access designs through the central repository , reducing the need to edit models and improving end - product functionality with fewer errors and better quality . more importantly , it has accelerated the product development process by an estimated 20 to 25 percent , helping the company to keep to its delivery schedule . the time saving is due to daily tasks being completed quicker as well as a greater re - use of existing product data . additional time is saved in the creation of instruction manuals , which previously required digital photographs but now use nx 3d models .\nthe agreement represents a two - year contract extension of the existing long - standing relationship between fujitsu and patria which started in 2008 . the collaboration has already seen a significant reduction in lead times for patria\u2019s it support requests as well as additional benefits derived from streamlined it processes .\nthe electric power generation system aboard the patria amvxp is designed to serve the future requirements for c4i , battlefield management and situational awareness systems .\npatria pilot training is a leading european aviation academy that has trained hundreds of commercial pilots since being founded in 1998 . in addition to finnish students , patria pilot training has trained cadet pilots from the saint petersburg state university of civil aviation and the kazakhstan civil aviation academy , who graduated with excellent results . the specialised offering of patria ' s pilot training organisation includes the multi - crew pilot license ( mpl ) for airline companies , along with other tailored solutions for corporate customers . patria pilot training uses state - of - the - art training aircraft and flight training equipment .\nthe first 23 students which were trained according to patria\u00b4s and finnair flight academy\u00b4s multi - crew pilot license ( mpl ) training have now . . .\npatria\u2019s aviation business unit has been granted two supplementary type certificates ( stc\u2019s ) by the european aviation safety agency ( easa ) . these . . .\npatria is a trusted provider of defence , security and aviation life cycle support services and technology solutions . besides finland , the group has operations in sweden , norway , estonia , poland , the united arab emirates , the united states , and south africa . patria employs 2 , 800 professionals . patria is owned by the state of finland ( 50 . 1 % ) and norwegian kongsberg defence & aerospace as ( 49 . 9 % ) . urltoken\nthe patria amvxp 8\u00d78 is the latest version incorporating an integrated terrain control system ( itcs ) and a powerful engine with a rated power of 450kw .\npatria systems ( india ) private limited is a private incorporated on 21 june 2016 . it is classified as non - govt company and is registered at registrar of companies , pune . its authorized share capital is rs . 1 , 000 , 000 and its paid up capital is rs . 105 , 000 . it is inolved in other computer related activities [ for example maintenance of websites of other firms / creation of multimedia presentations for other firms etc . ]\nthe helsinki court of appeal has today 25th of june 2018 ruled in a case in which patria land services oy\u00b4s former contract party has demanded . . .\nkevin - prince boateng , left , of a . c . milan left the field during a match with pro patria because of racist chants from fans .\npatria pilot training is a leading european flight training organisation operating under the european joint aviation authority and having trained hundreds of professional pilots since its formation in 1998 . the students also include russian cadet pilots for the st petersburg state university of civil aviation who graduated with excellent results . patria is also one of the few flight training organisations to provide modern multi - crew pilot license ( mpl ) training on top of other tailor - made training solutions for patria\u00b4s corporate customers .\npatria is a trusted provider of defense , security and aviation life - cycle support services and technology solutions . versatile duties employ today some 2 800 skilled professionals . patria is owned by the state of finland ( 50 . 1 % ) and norwegian kongsberg defence & aerospace as ( 49 . 9 % ) . urltoken\nit\u2019s unfortunate that we have had to make this decision . during the past two years as the chairman of the board i have come to know jorma wiitakorpi as an industry expert as well as a leader who\u2019s willing to stick his neck out . a good reputation is essential to patria as a technology company . by taking this step mr . wiitakorpi and the board want to show that the suspicions of illegal activities are taken seriously . heikki allonen is an experienced ceo and i believe he will win the support of customers and other stakeholders . especially important is the support of every patria employee\u201d , says chairman of the board risto virrankoski .\npatria and the kazakhstan civil aviation academy have as a result of the previous visits entered into discussions regarding pilot training services with an aim to initiate pilot training in helsinki , finland possibly even during this year .\nthe signing of the mou is of great importance to patria\u00b4s intentions to expand pilot training services . kazakhstan will be the first country in central asia for patria to cooperate with and we are excited about this opportunity to get to work together with the civil aviation academy in this important project\n, says patria\u00b4s president and ceo , heikki allonen . the mou was signed by mr allonen and rector of kaa , mukhtar baizhumanov .\nfollowing the transaction , patria will cancel a part of the shares and , for the time being , will be under full control of the state of finland .\nsoucy defense is a world leader in the design and manufacture of track solutions for armoured fighting vehicles . the company provides innovative solutions since 1967 and invests massively in r & d ; to offer unique products providing significant advantages to their users . with a broad product range capability , soucy defense delivers systems around . . . read more\nin 2015 , patria ' s operating profit was 46 . 8 million euros ( $ 52 . 1 million ) , down some 16 percent from a year before .\nin march this year kongsberg entered into an agreement with the finnish state for the purchase of 49 . 9 % of the shares in patria for eur 272 million .\nthe vehicles are part of an order for armored vehicles from sweden ' s defense procurement agency . the monetary value of the order from patria wasn ' t disclosed .\nat dsei patria will showcase patria amvxp armoured wheeled vehicle as an apc variant integrated with kongsberg protector dual rws equipped with 12 . 7 mm hmg and javelin at missile . the vehicle offers modular ballistic , mine and ied - protection system according to customers ' requirements . it also has the readiness for future protection technologies as well as future soldier equipment .\nat dsei patria will showcase patria amv xp armoured wheeled vehicle as an apc variant integrated with kongsberg protector dual rws equipped with 12 . 7 mm hmg and javelin at missile . the vehicle offers modular ballistic , mine and ied - protection system according to customers ' requirements . it also has the readiness for future protection technologies as well as future soldier equipment .\nan exhibition match between a . c . milan and pro patria , a lower division club , was abruptly abandoned on thursday after kevin - prince boateng , a ghanaian - german midfielder , responded to racist chants by kicking a ball into the stands where some pro patria supporters were howling like monkeys and then walked off the field , followed by his teammates .\nthanks for accessing the website ( the \u201csite\u201d ) of patria investments ltd . and its affiliates ( collectively ,\npatria\n) . by using this site , you hereby accept and agree to abide by the following terms and conditions ( \u201cterms and conditions\u201d ) . you acknowledge your understanding that these terms and conditions constitute a binding agreement between you and patria ( sometimes referred to as \u201cwe\u201d or \u201cus\u201d ) that governs your access and use of the site , which includes all contents on or through the site ( together ,\ncontent\n) .\nin august 2010 , the swedish defence materiel administration ( fmv ) ordered 113 patria amv for the swedish army . the skr2 . 5bn contract includes an option of additional 113 vehicles .\npatria amv product family combines high payload capacity with the latest technology . these features enable simultaneous integration of a high level of protection with heavy weapon systems without compromising mobility of the vehicle .\na finnish journalist magnus berglund started investigating the patria case in 2007 : he examined the company\u2019s corrupt practices in egypt . he contacted me in may 2008 when we established crossborder collaboration , and exchange of information . we first met in august , and in september 2008 we published our stories simultaneously , in the same hour . his documentary was broadcasted by the finnish public television and mine was published by a small , now defunct alternative website in slovenia . none of the major slovenian media dared to publish the story . even two most critical newspapers towards the government refused to publish it .\npatria\u2019s ceo mr . jorma wiitakorpi has submitted his resignation to the board of directors . mr . wiitakorpi and the board have agreed that mr . wiitakorpi renounces his position with immediate effect . the ongoing criminal investigation of the activities of patria\u2019s certain subsidiaries has led to a situation which could substantially reduce the outward credibility of mr . wiitakorpi and therefore his ability to act as the ceo .\nfujitsu enables customers to capitalize on digital opportunities with confidence , by helping them to balance robust ict and digital innovation . fujitsu\u2019s full portfolio of products , solutions and services gives its customers a competitive advantage in the era of digital transformation . in europe , the middle east , india and africa ( emeia ) the company employs more than 29 , 000 people . for more information , please see urltoken\nwe are adding and updating information about hundreds of thousands of companies every day , and periodically add companies to the queue for being updated . you can ask for a company to be added to the front of the queue for updating , especially useful if the address , directors , or other critical information has changed . just click on the ' update information ' button below to start the process .\nas patria is a defense and aerospace contractor , partially owned by the state of finland , ensuring the security of end user devices is critical . fujitsu will assume responsibility for the control of user access . in addition fujitsu will provide service desk and on - site support services across all patria sites including those located in tampere , h\u00e4meenlinna , riihim\u00e4ki , j\u00e4ms\u00e4 , and the group\u2019s headquarters in helsinki .\npatria land solutions business unit is divided among armored wheeled vehicles , mortar systems and ammunition products . patria vehicles develops and delivers medium - weight armored wheeled vehicles and supports their lifecycles . patria vehicles\u2019 new amv 8x8 is designed to meet the most demanding military multi - role vehicle requirements . this vehicle extends off - road mobility very close to that of tracked vehicles while maintaining excellent on - road mobility and low lifecycle costs . due to its high payload of up to 10 tons , the amv 8x8 offers excellent ballistic / mine protection in addition to serving as a platform for modern heavy weapon systems .\nthe production of the xa - series wheeled armoured personnel carriers started in 1984 . since then patria vehicles has manufactured uninterruptedly more than 1 , 200 xa - series armoured wheeled vehicles in many different versions .\nvo : when patria manages to sell these vehicles abroad , it is always good news to the finnish defence forces . so far , the army has received five million euros in royalties . the amv is patria ' s most important export product . competition for the big deals around the world is fierce . ( interview with heikki hulkkonen , director of patria ' s amv - division until july 1st , 2008 ) heikki hulkkonen :\nalmost in every public tender we ' ve taken part in , we have bid against products of general dynamics from the usa . they have two subsidiaries , one in switzerland and one in austria , and it is the products of either one of these that we are practically always competing against .\n( graphics screen : a globe , patria deals \u2013 successful in green , lost in red )\nin october 2007 , croatia placed an order for 84 patria amv vehicles . the vehicles are manufactured by patria in finland and djuro djakovic special vehicles ( ddsv ) in croatia . ddsv is responsible for the provision of special mission equipment and final integration . an additional 42 vehicles were ordered in january 2009 . all vehicle deliveries began in 2009 with completion in 2012 . an additional 42 vehicles were ordered in january 2009 .\npatria vehicles chose this solution in part because siemens plm software is highly regarded and well known globally . \u201cwe wanted a global provider such as siemens plm software which , together with ideal product data oy , has a strong understanding of our needs and is capable of fulfilling our technical requirements to carry out a successful deployment to our full satisfaction , \u201d says rami harmaala , director , business process development at patria vehicles .\npatria grants you a limited right to use the site . your right to use the site is subject to your agreement to abide by these terms and conditions in their entirety , as well as any other rules , procedures , policies , terms or conditions that govern all or any portion of the site . at any time and for any reason patria may revoke your right to use all or any portion of the site .\nthe patria amv is in serial production and more than 1 , 400 vehicles have been ordered . it has been selected by croatia , finland , poland , slovenia , south africa , united arab emirates and slovakia .\nin november 2017 , the government of slovakia selected patria to deliver a new prototype version of amvxp vehicle . the nation intends to acquire 81 vehicles between 2018 and 2024 , under a joint development programme with finland .\nthe finnish defence forces ordered 24 amv 8\u00d78 advanced mortar system ( amos ) versions , to be delivered from 2006 to 2009 , and signed a letter of intent in the first quarter of 2003 for the purchase of 100 patria amv 8\u00d78 apc versions . in december 2004 , patria received an order for the first 62 apc vehicles , fitted with kongsberg heavy machine gun turrets . the first two amos vehicles were delivered in march 2006 .\npatria\u2019s ceo mr . jorma wiitakorpi has submitted his resignation to the board of directors . mr . wiitakorpi and the board have agreed that mr . wiitakorpi renounces his position with immediate effect . the ongoing criminal investigation of the activities of patria\u2019s certain subsidiaries has led to a situation which substantially reduces the outward credibility of mr . wiitakorpi and therefore his ability to act as the ceo . - - who is the new ceo ? the new ceo is mr . heikki allonen . his previous employers include w\u00e4rtsil\u00e4 , the srv group and fiskars . mr . allonen has also acted as a member of the board at patria since 2008 , in which position he has already had the opportunity to familiarize himself with patria\u2019s business . upon becoming the ceo , mr . allonen steps down from his position on the board . - - when does the new ceo start ? the appointment is effective immediately . mr . allonen will inform the personnel of his visiting schedule to patria\u2019s units . his intention is to visit all units in the coming weeks . mr . wiitakorpi will act as mr . allonen\u2019s senior advisor until spring 2009 . - - how are the criminal investigations proceeding and what can patria do ? the national bureau of investigation is in charge of the investigations and has published a press release about the investigations on may 14 , 2008 . some patria employees have been interviewed by the authorities and patria fully co - operates with the nbi . the investigations continue , so no indictments have been issued . that is all we know and it is best to let the nbi to continue their work undisturbed and refrain from speculating on the issue . in accordance with its duties , the board of directors has investigated the events subject to criminal investigations with the assistance of external advisors . the board is following the developments closely . the nbi is in charge of the investigations and will publish information regarding the investigations at their discretion . - - what will happen to patria ? work at patria will continue as usual . it\u2019s the best way to ensure success in the future , too . - - is this going to cause capacity reductions ? at the moment we are not aware of any facts that would lead to capacity reductions . - ends -\na small quantity ( 305 pcs live plus 230 pcs of inert ammuntitions ) of mat - 120 rounds were imported to finland in 2005 - 2007 for for the program for the finnish defence forces . patria and the finnish defence forces terminated that program in 2009 . the left - over ammunitions ( 136 pcs live ) are owned and stored by the finnish defence forces . no mat - 120 ammunition imported by patria has been exported out from finland .\nvoice over ( magnus berglund , mot ) : vienna , january 2007 . an agitated group of men meet at an office in the center of the city . among them is wolfgang riedl , patria ' s austrian agent . the guests from slovenia are nervous : where ' s the money patria promised ? have they been swindled ? the men are under pressure , and the agent feels like he is caught between the devil and the deep sea . ( graphic screen : money transfers )\npatria systems ( india ) private limited ' s annual general meeting ( agm ) was last held on n / a and as per records from ministry of corporate affairs ( mca ) , its balance sheet was last filed on n / a .\npatria is also developing a lighter version , a 6\u00d76 configuration of the armoured modular vehicle , which would use subsystems and components of the heavier 8\u00d78 vehicle . the 6\u00d76 amv would carry a 6t payload and the combat weight is up to 18t .\npatria and s & k logistic services were showcasing their f / a - 18 landing gear overhaul as well as their other services at the naval international aviation logistics process improvement team ( lpit ) workshop 9 - 11 may in louisville , kentucky , usa .\nfujitsu is the leading japanese information and communication technology ( ict ) company offering a full range of technology products , solutions and services . approximately 156 , 000 fujitsu people support customers in more than 100 countries . we use our experience and the power of ict to shape the future of society with our customers . fujitsu limited ( tse : 6702 ) reported consolidated revenues of 4 . 7 trillion yen ( us $ 41 billion ) for the fiscal year ended march 31 , 2016 . for more information , please see urltoken .\nin may 2007 , denel land systems ( prime contractor ) placed a contract for 264 patria amv vehicles for the south african army . initial vehicles were produced in finland , with production later transferring to bae land systems in south africa . denel supplied the vehicle turret .\nthe contract between slovene ministry of defence and local representative of patria was signed on 19 december 2006 and 3 . 6 million euros were transferred from patria as prepayment on 6th february 2007 . austrian middleman hans wolfgang riedl received this money and immediately attempted to forward 2 . 3 million euros to other middleman walter wolf . but they were prevented due to careful and professional bank official who informed anti - money laundering office . austrian prosecutors found that despite this event reidl managed to took 900 000 euros in cash to slovenia on 15th february 2007 by car .\npatria makes no representations that transactions , products or services discussed on the site are available or appropriate for sale or use in all jurisdictions or by all investors . those who access the site do so at their own initiative and are responsible for compliance with local laws or regulations .\nitalian news media reported friday that several pro patria fans involved in the racist chanting had been identified through video feeds of the game . mr . valeri said that singling out the culprits , instead of fining the clubs , as was done in the past , would send a strong message .\nnothing on the site shall be interpreted as granting any license or right to use any image , trademark , trade dress , logo or service mark on the site . anything transmitted to the site by you becomes patria\u2019s property and may be used by us for any lawful purpose . patria reserves all rights with respect to copyright and trademark ownership of all material on the site , and will enforce such rights to the full extent of the law . all trademarks and logos displayed on this website are the property of their respective owners , who may or may not be affiliated with our organization .\npatria reserves the right to make changes to the site and these terms and conditions at any time without prior notice to you . for this reason , each time you use the site , you should visit and review the then - current terms and conditions that apply to your use of the site .\nis a trusted provider of defense , security and aviation life - cycle support services and technology solutions . versatile duties employ today some 2 800 skilled professionals . patria is owned by the state of finland ( 50 . 1 % ) and norwegian kongsberg defence & aerospace as ( 49 . 9 % ) .\npatria and ibd deisenroth engineering of germany have produced an amv demonstrator fitted with the ibd amap - ads active defence system . the ads provides 360\u00b0 protection against a variety of threats such as kinetic energy , shaped charge , including the rpg - 7 rocket powered grenade , and improvised explosive devices ( ied ) .\ndear mr berglund , in addition to the previous answer the office of the prime minister would like to clarify the following : the accusations stated in your e - mail are completely untrue and absurd . prime minister janez jansa has never met with anyone from the mentioned company . the government of the republic of slovenia has neither directly nor indirectly participated in the selection process after the publication of the international tender . the office of the prime minister attributes the mentioned accusations to the pre - election period in slovenia , where parliamentary elections will be held on 21 september . best regards public relations office of the prime minister republic of slovenia\nthe board has appointed mr . heikki allonen ( 54 ) as the new ceo from august 18 , 2008 . allonen has acted as the ceo of fiskars oyj in 2003 - 2008 . he has been a member of patria\u2019s board since spring 2008 . he is also a member of the board in various other companies .\npatria systems ( india ) private limited ' s corporate identification number is ( cin ) u72900pn2016ptc165095 and its registration number is 165095 . its email address is dshrinivas @ urltoken and its registered address is sno . 253 / 1 hinjawadi phase ii , pl - 17 , tirumala industrial estate pune pune mh 411057 in , - , .\nbasic model provides the platform for following variants : armoured personnel carrier ( apc ) , infantry fighting vehicle ( ifv ) , command vehicle , ambulance , reconnaissance vehicle , anti - tank guided missile vehicle ( atgm ) , armoured repair and recovery vehicle ( arrv ) , and finally , the 120 mm patria nemo mortar system .\nwhile patria uses reasonable efforts to obtain information from reliable sources , patria makes no representations or warranties as to the accuracy , reliability or completeness of any information or document at the site obtained outside of patria . certain information on the site may contain forward - looking statements , which reflect our views with respect to , among other things , our operations and financial performance . such forward - looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties and speak only as of the date on which they are made . accordingly , there are or will be important factors that could cause actual outcomes or results to differ materially from this indicated in these statements . you can identify these forward - looking statements by the use of words such as \u201coutlook , \u201d \u201cindicator , \u201d\nbelieve ,\nexpect ,\n\u201cpotential , \u201d \u201ccontinue , \u201d \u201cmay , \u201d \u201cshould , \u201d \u201cseek , \u201d \u201capproximately , \u201d \u201cpredict , \u201d\nanticipate ,\noptimistic ,\nintend ,\n\u201cplan , \u201d \u201cestimate , \u201d\naim ,\nwill\nor the negative version of these words or similar expressions . patria undertakes no obligation to update publicly or revise any information on the site , whether as a result of new information , future developments or otherwise . opinions and any other contents at the site are subject to change without notice .\nthe main trial is scheduled to take place in august 2013 . most of the top management of patria face trial for aggravated bribery and industrial espionage . also in austria , the middleman , hans wolfgang riedl was sentenced to three years in prison in april 2013 . in slovenia three people have been convicted to prison sentences so far , including the former prime minister ."]}
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", "topic": 31}], "title": "east coast state railway", "paragraphs": ["robert richard gales , between 1895 - 1900 , east coast state railway assistant manager [ 11 ] .\nflorida east coast railway is featured in this month ' s railway age issue . the article , cooking with . . .\neast indian railway company taken over by the state on january 1 ; great indian peninsular railway taken over on june 30 .\nthe florida east coast railway was recently featured on seatrade cruise news . the article shares . . .\njacksonville , fl \u2013 florida east coast ( fec ) railway recently offered a unique training experience . . .\nthe state - owned east coast railway paid \u00a3225m to the government in the year to march 2014 , the last financial year before it is reprivatised .\nsoam said the railway can shorten the time and cost of shipping from east coast region to ports in china .\njodhpur bikaner rly . split into jodhpur state rly . and bikaner state rly .\neast bengal state rly . ' s line to siliguri is converted to bg .\nthe east coast state railway ( ecsr ) was a guaranteed company formed in 1890 to undertake the construction and working of a railway line on the from bezwada ( vijaywada ) junction point of southern mahratta railway and to join the nizam ' s guaranteed state railway at cuttack . it also provided an interchange with the metre gauge ( mg ) bellary - kistna state railway at kistna south of the river kistna .\na train on the east coast mainline near doncaster . photograph : christopher thomond for the guardian\nan rmt union member protests at kings cross station over the re - privatisation of the east coast railway . photograph : keith wells / demotix / corbis\nbnr takes over part of the east coast rly . lines ( cuttack - vizianagaram , branch line to puri ) .\nthe railways is keen on reviving the proposal on building a railway line along the east coast from chennai via mamallapuram and puducherry to kanniyakumari and the state government should join hands with it to execute the project and other pending proposals , said union railway minister suresh prabhu here on saturday .\nindian railway standards renamed indian government railway standards . locomotive classification codes updated to include diesels and electrics .\nthis is set to be changed by the 688 - km east coast rail link ( ecrl ) . after longing for years , residents in malaysian state of kelantan , terengganu , pahang on the east coast region can soon see the first train running from the country ' s northern border with thailand to malaysia ' s busiest port klang on the strait of malacca , connecting the east coast to the more developed region centered on the capital of kuala lumpur .\neast coast trains have been rebranded as virgin trains east coast . under the management of a joint venture between stagecoach and sir richard branson\u2019s virgin , an eight - year franchise began with the 7 . 55 am service leaving newcastle for london king\u2019s cross on sunday .\nkaunia - dharlla mg line of east bengal railway extended to amingaon , where a ferry across the brahmaputra connected to the rail system of the assam bengal railway through guwahati .\nan east coast train at london ' s king ' s cross station . the state - owned firm has paid \u00a31bn to the government over the past five years . photograph : martin keene / pa\nng lines : gitaldaha - jainti ( cooch behar state rly . ) ; nawshera - dargai state rly . ( later nwr ) .\nthe success of east coast led to calls from unions and labour to keep the line in state hands , especially after the 2012 west coast franchising fiasco meant many scheduled bidding competitions were postponed . however , the coalition ensured its return to the private sector ahead of the election .\nthree shortlisted groups are contenders to take over east coast , with the award expected late this year : a stagecoach - virgin joint venture ; first group ; and a joint venture between keolis and eurostar , subsidiaries of france ' s state - owned railway company , sncf .\nin 1901 the southern section was transferred to the madras railway ( mr ) in 1901 ; subsequently renamed madras ( north - east ) railway ; becoming the madras - waltair ne mainline of the madras and southern mahratta railway ( m & smr ) in 1908 .\nwe are the sole rail provider operating along the east coast of florida offering intermodal and carload logistics solutions to customers in a safe , efficient and reliable manner .\nbowringpet - kolar 2 ' 6\nline extended to chintamani / chikkaballapur ( forming the kolar district rly . ) by the mysore state railway .\ndiesel railcars from ganz are tried out on the nizam ' s state railways .\nthe answer from the current transport secretary , patrick mcloughlin , launching the privatisation on friday , was that he wanted to see a\nrevitalised east coast railway , one that both rekindles the spirit of competition for customers on this great route to scotland and competes with the west coast on speed , quality and customer service\n.\nthe malaysian government has estimated that ecrl will contribute an additional 1 . 5 percent of gross domestic product ( gdp ) growth annually in the east coast region over the next 50 years .\nshoranur - cochin line is built , owned by the state but operated by the sir .\nijm corp , one of malaysia ' s leading construction companies , sees the building of ecrl timely with the ongoing expansion of kuantan port on the east coast to be connected to the ecrl .\nbnr ' s satpura railway complete ' s gondia - nainpur - jabalpur link .\ntwo bg diesel shunters from william beardmore in use on the north western railway .\njointly launched by malaysian prime minister najib razak and chinese state councilor wang yong earlier this month , the railway will be built by china communications construction company ltd , a leading transportation infrastructure group that also built a landmark bridge in the country ' s northwestern state of penang .\nrajputana - malwa rly . taken over by state and made part of bb & ci rly .\npatiala state monorail obtains the four famed orenstein and koppel monorail locomotives for some of its lines .\napr . 1 : jacobabad - kashmore line taken over by state ( now in pakistan ) .\nmick cash , the acting general secretary of the rmt rail union , said :\nreprivatisation of the east coast mainline defies all economic logic and is nothing less than an act of industrial vandalism .\nkuala lumpur - though rail infrastructure has always played an important role in a country ' s economic development , unfortunately , it is nowhere to be seen in the scenic east coast region of peninsula malaysia .\nthe centre was keen on taking up large - scale development of the railway network in tamil nadu and the state government should partner the railways to execute infrastructure projects , he said .\nsaharanpur marshalling yard under construction by the north western state rly . and the oudh and rohilkhund rly .\nin 1899 the survey of rail line was ordered by the government of madras and undertaken by the the public works department ( pwd ) . the construction of this broad gauge ( bg ) line , and named the east coast railway , was sanctioned in 1889 - 90 - see ' personnel ' .\ntrain services on the mainline between london and edinburgh are once again being operated by a private firm after more than five years under state control , reigniting the row over ownership of the railway .\ngipr network becomes state property on july 1 , but the company is allowed to continue operating the services .\napril : msmr merged with the lines worked by the sir company , and taken over by the state .\njuly 11 : a flash flood washes out portions of the tracks on the chappar rift of the sind peshin state railway ( now in pakistan ) , and through running never resumes on this line .\npowers of the railway board are formalized under lord curzon . the board is under the department of commerce and industry , and has government railway official serving as chairman , and a railway manager from england and an agent of one of the company railways as the other two members .\nbengal and north - western railway is taken over by the state , after being merged with the rohilkund and kumaon rly . , the mashrak - thane extension rly . , the lucknow - bareilly rly . , and the tirhut rly . the new railway is known as the oudh and tirhut rly .\nsouth india rly . ' s contract is renewed despite widespread support for appropriation by the state among local interests .\nkanpur - chachran line opened by princely state of bahawalpur ( now in pakistan , closed in the 1980s ) .\nbrahmaputra - sultanpur branch rly . opens mg line from santahar east ( with a ferry section ) to mymensingh .\n22 march : matheran light railway opens , with 4 articulated 0 - 6 - 0t locomotives .\nbangalore - chikkaballapur light railway ( 2 ' 6\n) opens the bangalore - yeshwantpur section .\nrailway finances separated from general finances in the general government budget after the first railway ' convention ' . railway board expanded to have a financial commissioner , a member in charge of ways , works , stores and projects , and a member in charge of administration , staff , and traffic .\nbahawalnagar - fort abbas line opened by princely state of bahawalpur ( now in pakistan , closed in the 1990s ) .\nworld war ii . railways under strain again . locomotives , wagons , and track material are taken from india to the middle east ; 28 branch lines were completely cannibalized for this . railway workshops are used to manufacture shells and other military equipment . the entire railway system is in poor shape by the end of the war .\nsirhind - morinda section of the patiala state monorail is opened , powered by oxen and army mules from 1907 until 1927 .\necrl would link all the key economic and industrial areas with the east coast economic region such as the malaysia - china kuantan industrial park ,\nsaid ijm corp ' s chief executive officer and managing director soam heng choon in an email to xinhua .\nthe jamnagar and dwarka railway procures a single mg diesel loco for its saurashtra passenger service , from brookville .\nbowringpet - kolar 2 ' 6\nline ( part of the kolar district rly . ) opened by the mysore state railways .\ntotal trackage at 37 , 000 miles ( about 15 % privately - held ) . the east india railway committee ( chaired by sir william acworth , hence also known as the acworth committee ) points out the need for unified management of the entire railway system . on the recommendations of this committee , the government takes over the actual management of all railways , and also separates railway finances from the general governmental finances ( the latter step led to the practice , followed to this day , of presenting the railway budget separately from the general budget every year ) .\nrailway board decides that lavatories will be provided in all lower class carriages for trains running more than 50 miles .\nretrenchment committee under lord inchcape recommends drastic cuts in working expenses and other measures designed to produce a fixed annual profit for the state .\ndoug sutherland , chairman of dor , said :\nduring the year , we continued to make further good progress with the business turnaround of east coast , and at 91 % , we were able to achieve the top customer satisfaction result for a long - distance franchised rail operator .\nthe railway board is reorganized with a chief commissioner of railways having overriding powers on technical matters . ( 1921 ? )\nin 1902 the ecsr was divided with the northern section being transferred to the bengal - nagpur railway ( bnr ) .\nthe rail link is set to shorten the travelling time between east and west , from seven to 12 hours to less than four hours .\nworld war i places heavy strain on the railways . railway production is diverted to meet the needs of british forces outside india . at the end of the war indian railways are in a total state of dilapidation and disrepair . all services are downgraded or restricted .\n\u201ctamil nadu is an important state with big tourism potential , industries and the population which needs investments to improve the infrastructure , \u201d he said .\nthe tuc general secretary , frances o\u2019grady , said it would be a \u201ccostly mistake\u201d . she said : \u201cby taking the east coast out of public ownership the government is passing the profits to stagecoach and virgin shareholders , instead of using the cash to reduce rail fares and improve services for passengers . \u201d\nthe 17 . 30 east coast mainline service from london to newcastle was late and packed . sharon pitchford , martyn smith , tracy sowersby and terry adams , all returning home from work in the capital , were squeezed in by the toilets , along with 25 other standing passengers in the oppressively warm no man ' s land between coaches e and d . cue another round of complaints about the state of britain ' s railways ? not at all .\nin its five years as east coast , the state - run firm returned a little more than \u00a31bn in premiums , as well as several million in profits , to the treasury . detailed financial analysis from the office of rail regulation shows it was one of two firms to make a net contribution to government coffers over the last two years , paying in more than it received in subsidy or indirect grants , along with southwest trains ( run by stagecoach ) .\nthat kind of popular approval explains why the government ' s decision to formally launch the privatisation of the east coast mainline by offering it to tender is causing such bewilderment , confusion and anger among many regular travellers on the london - to - edinburgh route . on thursday , a posting by the government in the official journal of the european union in effect told interested private operators , rumoured to include eurostar and virgin , to come and get it . the question being asked by campaigners \u2013 and the 23 , 000 people who have signed a petition demanding that the east coast service stay in public ownership \u2013 is why ?\na petrol - driven 0 - 4 - 0 loco from kerr stuart is in use by the morvi railway and tramways company .\nthe spur from the north - west territories into afghanistan , the only railway line in afghanistan at this time , is dismantled .\nkhyber railway ' s last section from landi kotal to landi khana , 2km short of the frontier with afghanistan , is opened .\nmr . prabhu told presspersons here that there had been a large backlog of railway projects in tamil nadu over the past several years because of poor financial allocation to the state under the previous united progressive alliance government . the bjp government , the minister said , had reversed this trend .\nit ' s a suspicion shared , perhaps unsurprisingly , by the rmt union , which has leaked what it believes is a draft prospectus for the east coast rail service ' s sale with handwritten notes and revisions in the margin . it was , the prospectus says , intended for\ninvestment professionals only\nand not for wider circulation .\nthe firm also made pre - tax profits of \u00a38 . 4m \u2013 a rise of 40 % \u2013 which were paid as a dividend to the department for transport . just under 20 million passenger journeys were made with east coast during the year , generating revenues of \u00a3720m . the line will be put back into private hands in march 2015 .\nnov . 9 : kalka - shimla railway line opened , built at 2 ' 0\ngauge ( but relaid later , see below ) .\nsouth india rly . is engaged in ultimately abandoned attempt to build a direct railway between india and ceylon with a viaduct over the panban viaduct .\nng lines opened : parlakimedi light rly . from navpada ( bnr ) ; rajpur - dhamtari ( bnr ) . planning begun for matheran light railway .\nkalka - shimla railway regauged to 2 ' 6\ngauge under guidelines from the war department seeking to ensure uniformity in all imperial narrow gauge systems .\n\u201ci have requested the state government to form a joint venture with the railways to implement such infrastructure projects . this will benefit tamil nadu in a big way , \u201d he said .\nthe jodhpur railway becomes the first to introduce electric lights as standard fixtures . ( electric lighting had been tried by other railways starting in the 1890s . )\nng lines : nainpur - chhindwara ( bnr ) ; howrah - tribeni ( bengal provincial rly . co . , connecting to katwa line ) ; gwalior light railway sections : gwalior - jora alapur ( jan . 1 ) , jora alapur - sabalgarh ( dec . 1 ) . construction begun on matheran light railway .\nmadras mg suburban railway line completed . ( ( april 2 ? ) may 11 : tambaram - beach has electric traction ) . the first mg emu service .\nthe post of minister for transport and communications is created ; the minister was a civil servant , and could decide on matters dealt with by the railway board .\nng lines : purulia - ranchi ( bnr ) ; tuna - anjar extended to bhuj ( cutch state rly . ) ; shahdara - saharanpur light rly . ( martin & co . ) .\nthe east coast in public hands has paid more money back to the government than any of the private operators . the evidence shows taxpayers are getting better value for money and passengers are getting a better experience as a result of it being in public hands . the fact that the government is so willing to ignore the evidence demonstrates what we have already said : their position is driven by ideology .\nsir thomas robertson committee submits recommendations on administration and working of the railways . an early version of the railway board is constituted , with three members serving on it at first .\nthere had been demand for providing important connectivity between chennai and kanniyakumari and there had been a proposal on laying a new line along the east coast , which would connect important tourism centres such as mamallapuram and the union territory of puducherry . \u201ci want to revive this and request the tamil nadu government to join us , \u201d he said . it would bring about rail connectivity to ports , which was vital for economic growth , he further added .\npaul salveson , author of a new book on the future of the railways , railpolitik , is equally perplexed . he suggests that , rather than being ignored , the successes of the nationalised east coast service could be a model from which to learn . salveson wants fresh thinking freed from the market ideology that has governed policy since\nsid\nwas advised to buy shares in british gas in the 1980s . many of the passengers on the delayed 17 . 30 to newcastle would agree .\nthe shadow transport secretary , michael dugher , said the ending of the state - run east coast company was \u201ca hammer blow for passengers , taxpayers and employees alike\u201d . he added : \u201cdavid cameron\u2019s ideological selloff has ended a public sector service which has delivered over \u00a31bn to the treasury , kept fares down , had record passenger satisfaction and engaged the workforce with unparalleled success . \u201cit is clear that when it comes to transport , people have a straight choice \u2013 the status quo or labour\u2019s better plan . labour will start the process of legislating in the first 100 days of a new parliament to allow a public sector operator to be able to take on lines and challenge the private sector on a genuinely level playing field . \u201d\nthe success of the line in state hands , since national express gave up its franchise in 2009 , has made its ownership a totemic issue with unions and political parties as the future of the rail industry is debated ahead of the next election .\na petrol - driven 0 - 4 - 9 loco is supplied to morvi railway and tramways by nasmyth wilson . a couple of thornycroft petrol - driven parcel delivery vehicles are also in use by the eir .\nthe first half of this year has seen levels of punctuality not achieved by any operator of the east coast mainline\nsince records in their current form began\n, although poor weather affected the latter part of last year . the company has won 13 industry awards since april 2012 , including that of being britain ' s top employer . there has been a 4 . 2 % increase in ticket sales year - on - year , \u00a3208 . 7m returned to the taxpayer during the year in premium and dividend payments , and a record level of customer satisfaction .\npointing out that proposals on laying new lines on the karaikal - mayiladuthurai - tranquebar , ramananathapuram - tuticorin - kanniyakumari and other sections in the state had been shelved as not feasible , mr . prabhu said he was trying to find ways to execute them over the next few years .\nrailway mileage now at about 24 , 750 miles in india , of which 14 , 000 miles are bg , and most of the rest mg ( with only a few hundred miles of 2 ' and 2 ' 6\ngauge lines ) .\nas the 17 . 30 service pulled into peterborough , in the great northern hotel opposite the station , patrick brooks , 64 , was putting his case forcefully at a passengers ' forum hosted by east coast rail . his ire was directed at the local tory mp , stewart jackson , sitting opposite him across an oval boardroom table .\nyou sit there praising the staff and the service , but you talk with a forked tongue ,\nbrooks told a clearly affronted jackson .\nyou can ' t explain ,\nbrooks added ,\nwhy it is a good idea to hand it over to a private provider .\nmanuel cortes , leader of the tssa rail union , said :\nthis firm will have paid \u00a31bn to the treasury by the time it is sold off . this is all about tory dogma rather than running a social railway for the benefit of the public .\nmr . prabhu commissioned a 16 - km electrified double line stretch between villupuram junction and tiruvennainallur road and a new waiting hall and a vip lounge at vriddhachalam railway junction through video conference from here . he announced the extension of the tiruchi - tirunelveli intercity express up to thiruvananthapuram .\nng lines : barsi light railway extended until latur ; champaner - shivrajpuri light rly . ( later part of bb & ci ) ; dehri - on - sone - rohtas ( dehri - rohtas light rly . ) ; bukhtiarpur - bihar rly . ( martin & co . ) .\ntwo new branches of the darjeeling himalayan railway opened to traffic . the kalimpong road ( now gelkhola ) branch followed the teesta valley ( hence known as the teesta valley line ) and the kishanganj branch ( built in the preceding year , 1914 ) ran west - southwest of siliguri .\nng lines : wadhwan - rajkot line of morvi rly . converted to bg ; rupsa - barapada line of mourbhang ( mayurbhanj ) rly . opens ( bnr ) ; tirupattur - krishnagiri ; gondia - nainpur line extended to jabalpur ( bnr ) ; tuna - anjar by the maharaja of cutch , later part of the cutch state rly .\nceylon government railway extends the line from polgahawela to talaimannar at the northern tip of ceylon ( now sri lanka ) , to enable connecting services with sir trains with a ferry crossing across the palk strait . steamer services from dhanushkodi ( india ) to talaimannar ( ceylon ) start on march 1 .\nand while virgin , on the west coast , has received \u00a3179 . 6m in revenue support from the government since 2009 and a \u00a31 . 2bn network grant , dor has had no revenue support and a lesser , \u00a3980m network grant . back on the 17 . 30 service , tracy sowersby put it succinctly :\nif it ain ' t broke , why fix it ?\nthe ecrl will be an electric railway line crossing kelantan , terengganu , pahang and selangor states . it will accommodate passenger trains at a maximum speed of 160 km per hour and goods trains at a maximum speed of 80 km per hour . construction of the rail link is expected to be completed by 2024 .\nindia ' s first electric locos ( two of them ) are delivered to the mysore gold fields by bagnalls ( stafford ) with overhead electrical equipment by siemens . also among the earliest electric vehicles , electrically operated rail trolleys (\nwhite ' s patented rail motor trolleys\n) are brought into use ( by eir ' s carriage & wagon workshops , by the oudh and rohilkhund rly . , by the eastern bengal state rly . , etc . ) .\nfebruary 3 : first electric railway operates on harbour branch of the gipr from victoria terminus to kurla ( 16 km ) , using 1500v dc overhead traction . the section is designated as a suburban section . emus from cammell laird and uerdingenwagonfabrik are used . in the same year electrification of vt - bandra is also completed and emu services begin there as well , with an elevated platform at sandhurst road . the gipr suburban line is later electrified up to kalyan .\nearlier , speaking at a function to mark the commissioning of a 2 . 13 - km bypass line connecting the main and the chord lines at golden rock in tiruchi and other projects here , mr . prabhu said the average annual allocation for railway projects in tamil nadu was only \u20b9878 crore in 10 years prior to the bjp coming to power at the centre in 2014 . during 2015 - 16 and 2016 - 17 , the allocation was more than doubled and in 2017 - 18 it was scaled up to \u20b92 , 300 crore .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nupper sone bridge built , the longest in india at 10 , 052 feet .\ncalcutta tramways ' electrification and conversion to standard gauge from meter gauge begins . total system size is at 30km .\nthe railways also start returning some modest profits ; for the last 40 years they had been making large losses .\neir ' s\ngrand chord\nsection finished connecting sitarampur - gaya - mughalsarai .\nmg lines : kaunia - dharlla rly . lines converted to mg ; jodhpur - hyderabad ( by jodhpur bikaner rly . , after a section near hyderabad is converted from bg to mg ) .\na monorail of the ewing system ( double - flanged wheels and an outrigger wheel for balance ) powered by ponies is installed for transporting tea and other light goods at the high range near keranganie .\nthe luni - shadipalli line is completed in the thar desert . the shadipalli - hyderabad ( now pakistan ) line is regauged to mg .\nthe robertson report recommends re - laying all bg and mg lines to standard gauge , but this report seems to have been completely ignored .\nthe first bogie - mounted coaches appear , including bogie dining cars on some railways .\nassam - bengal rly . joins dibru - sadiya rly . at tinsukia from chittagong via lumding ( mg ) .\ngipr appoints its first signal engineer ( following belatedly in eir ' s footsteps ) , mr i w stokes .\ninterlocking introduced for 9 stations ( 3 on bombay - thane section , 6 on thane - kalyan section ) - - including bombay vt .\nng lines : gondia - nainpur ( bnr ) ; kohat - thal ( later nwr ) .\nthe moghulpura workshops near lahore build six 0 - 6 - 2t\nst\nclass locos by using parts from other locos , making them the only works other than ajmer to build locomotives in ( british ) india .\nthe visit of the prince and princess of wales gives eir a chance to build a special train with coaches rivalling the luxury saloons used by nobility in europe .\nf\nclass 0 - 6 - 0 mg locomotives are introduced , soon to be among the most widely - used in india for just about all kinds of duties . dubs & co . of glasgow built the first few .\nentire calcutta tram network is now electrified and converted to standard gauge . the howrah station to bandhaghat line opens in june .\nconstruction begins on a new , larger howrah terminus station with six platforms and provision for four more , to replace the older howrah station in use from 1854 .\nbb & ci rly . starts a weekend special from bombay to surat , the forerunner of the flying ranee .\ndec . 6 : the grand chord via gaya , which significantly shortens the distance between delhi and calcutta , opens on the eir ' s calcutta - delhi trunk route ( inaugurated by the earl of minto , the viceroy and governor - general of india .\nindian standard time ( ist ) comes into force for timekeeping in british india ( except for calcutta and some other regions ) .\nthe government purchases all major lines and re - leases them to private operators , with the exception of rohilkhund & kumaon rly . and bengal & north - western rly .\nby now , toilets are standard in most lower class carriages , except for short suburban lines .\nindia ' s first internal combustion locomotive , a petrol - driven mg loco , is delivered to the assam oil co . by mcewan pratt & co . of wickford , essex .\nng lines : gwalior - sheopur kalan ( 2 ' gauge , gwalior light rly . ) , sabalgarh - birpur ( nov . 1 ) .\n23 - ton bg bogie hopper wagons brought into use by bengal nagpur rly . for transporting iron to the tata iron and steel works .\nthe harbour line opens from kurla to reay road as the terminus ( double track ) .\nsyke ' s lock and block system of interlocking introduced on the bb & ci rly . and other railways .\nng lines : gwalior light rly . : birpur - sheopur ( jun . 15 )\ncabin interlocking completed for the entire length of the bombay - delhi route ( gipr ) .\nng lines : bb & ci lines to godhra , nadiad ; jessore - jhenidah ( mcleod ' s ) .\nng lines : kalabagh - bannu ( trans - indus rly . ; later nwr ) .\nin the mumbai area , suburban terminals are opened at kurla , kalyan , thane , and one at the bb & ci station at bandra for gipr trains .\nrbs standards for rails adopted ( 90lb / yd for bg , 60lb / yd for mg ) .\nng lines : dholpur - bari line extended to tantpur ; dhond - baramati ( central provinces rly . ; later gipr ) ; murtazapur - achalpur / yavatmal ; arrah - sasaram , baraset - basirhat ( martin & co . ) ; larkana - jacobabad and jacobabad - kashmore ( nwr , now in pakistan after conversion to bg ) .\nlower ganges bridge ( hardinge bridge ) opened on the trunk route to siliguri on the eir .\nmandra - bhaun and sialkot - narowal lines opened ( both now in pakistan ; the former was closed in the 1990s ) .\nfirst ever diesel locomotive in india , a 2 ' 6\ngauge unit from avonside ( bristol ) is supplied to the india office for use on a tea plantation ( in assam ? ? ) .\nng lines : yeshwantpur - devanahalli - chikaballapur section of what would become the bangalore chikaballapur light rly . opens ( 2 ' 6\n) ; ellichpur - yeotmal ( central provinces rly . ; later gipr ) ; burdwan - katwa ( mcleod ' s ) .\nyeshwantpur - yelahanka mg line is made mixed gauge to allow ng 2 ' 6\ntraffic .\nng lines : pulgaon - arvi ( central provinces rly . , later gipr ) ; khanai - hindubagh ( zhob valley rly . ; later nwr ) ; bankura - damodar , kalighat - falta , and ahmadpur - katwa ( mcleod ' s ) .\nnushki extension rly . towards iran opened till dalbandin , from spezand on the sibi - quetta line .\nwagon pooling comes into wide use among the various regional railways as a result of war - time necessities .\noct . 1 : mysore darbar takes over nanjangud - mysore - bangalore and birur - shimoga lines .\nng lines : pachora - jamner ( central provinces rly . ; later gipr ) .\nbhusawal loco shed set up by gipr ; at the time the largest loco shed in asia and the third largest in the world .\na 2 ' gauge diesel loco is delivered to bengal by baugleys of burton - on - trent . ( 1921 ? )\nthe peninsular locomotive company is founded at jamshedpur for the purpose of building locomotives ; this would have been the third loco manufacturing plant in india after ajmer and jamlpur , but unfortunately it failed even before it manufactured a single loco .\nan electric loco with overhead power collection is delivered to the naysmyth patent press co . at calcutta , by british electric vehicles .\nlocomotive standards committee publishes a paper with details of proposed standardization of locomotive classes .\njamnagar - kuranga mg line opened by the jamnagar & dwarka rly . , and the kuranga - okha mg line by the okhamandal rly .\nng lines : larkana - jacobabad ( nwr ) ; futwah - islampur ( martin & co . ) .\nuniform system of loco classification codes based on an initial letter for the gauge comes into use .\nrajkot - morvi 2 ' 6\nline of morvi rly . converted to bg .\nfeb . 3 : the ef / 1 ( later wcg - 1 )\ncrocodile\nloco is introduced .\nirca reviews experiments with wagon pooling and establishes it as a policy for all bg railways .\nex - gipr suburban line is electrified up to kalyan . main line electrified up to poona and igatpuri over the bhore and thal ghats ( 1500 v dc ) .\norder placed with vulcan foundry for the new classes of locos ( xa , xb , xc , etc . ) .\naug . 27 : nanjangud - chamarajanagar section opened , completing the link from mysore .\nthe bb & ci suburban lines extended to borivili and virar . in the bombay area tracks in some places are doubled and even tripled or quadrupled ( e . g . , between bandra and borivili ) .\nng lines : line from barsi road jn . to pandharpur is extended to miraj ; dehri - rohtas extended to rohtas fort . in nepal , the raxaul - amlekhganj line is opened ( martin & co . ) .\n8 - coach emu rakes are introduced on the main line in mumbai and 4 - coach rakes on the harbour line .\njan 5 : colaba - borivili section electrification completed by bb & ci rly .\ntwo suburban tracks of the bombay - borivli section are electrified , but the two mainline tracks are left for steam traction . the first batch of electric emus for bombay arrive ( made by british thompson houston / cammell laird ) .\nsep . 1 : the frontier mail is flagged off from colaba terminus , with peshawar as its destination .\nfirst automatic colour - light signals in india , on gipr ' s lines between bombay vt and byculla .\nrailways build more than 1 , 000 miles of tracks each year . general period of prosperity for the railways - - generous provisions are made for passenger amenities ( waiting rooms , etc . ) .\nrailways ( like everything else ! ) hit by the 1929 wall street crash and the ensuing global depression ; severe economy measures undertaken .\nkalyan - igatpuri - pune section is now completely electrified , and the quadruple line between bombay and kalyan is also electrified .\na 2 ' gauge diesel loco from maffei is supplied to c k andrew and co . ( probably used on a plantation ? )\nchola power house near thakurli built by the gipr for supplying power for the newly electrified kalyan - igatpuri - pune section .\npunjab limited express begins to run between mumbai and lahore , leaving mumbai on thursdays .\nbombay ' s victoria terminus undergoes some reconstruction work so that it gets 14 platforms .\nng lines : bb & ci line to piplod ; kangra valley rly . ( nwr ) .\nthe times ( london ) nominates the frontier mail\nthe most famous express train in the british empire\n.\njune 1 : the deccan queen begins running , hauled by a wcp - 1 ( no . 20024 , old number ea / 1 4006 ) and with 7 coaches , on the gipr ' s newly electrified route to poona ( pune ) .\nthe route of the grand trunk exp . is changed to delhi - madras .\nsamdari - raniwara section opens as the first phase of a rail connection between jodhpur - bikaner and gujarat . phalodi - jodhpur section opens .\ntotal trackage in india at about 43 , 000 miles . hardly any new construction until after world war ii .\nng lines : darwha - pusad ( central provinces rly ; later gipr ) .\nmsmr ' s workshops at perambur split into the carriage and wagon workshops and the locomotive workshops .\nnwr procures two 1200hp diesel - electric locos from armstrong - whitworth with the intention of using them for a new bombay - karachi route . they were deployed on the karachi - lahore mail route , but then were withdrawn soon afterwards , having manifested many problems as they were not designed for indian conditions .\nborivli - virar electrification complete . the two mainline tracks on the bombay - borivli section are also electrified .\nair - conditioning introduced in some ( first - class ) passenger coaches . matunga workshops manufacture 5 air - conditioned coaches , the first such to be made locally .\njodhpur rly . acquires two drewry railcars , one for the maharaja and the other an inspection car .\nwedgwood committee makes recommendations for public relations , advertising , etc . which until then had been neglected . also recommends faster and more reliable passenger services and expansion of freight activities , for the railways to compete with road transport .\nthe infamous bihta accident , in which the excessive oscillations of an xb class loco caused the derailment of the punjab - howrah mail , killing 154 persons .\nng lines : in nepal , the nepal jaynagar - janakpur rly . opens .\nmay 1 : the flying queen ( predecessor of flying ranee ) is introduced between bombay and surat , hauled by an h class 4 - 6 - 0 and making her run in 4 hours .\nall lines of the msmr in mysore are taken over by the mysore darbar .\na light railcar built at bikaner is used on the minor lines around there .\nthe power systems of the chola power house and the tata hydroelectric plant are combined for supplying traction power to bombay - area suburban trains as well as for long - distance trains across the ghats .\nlarge numbers of american and canadian locos are imported ( awd , cwd , along with awc , awe , and mawd classes ) .\nthe ' following trains ' system of train working is introduced as an emergency measure in some areas out of necessity because of wartime requirements .\nnok kundi - zahidan section of the nushki extension rly . is re - opened .\nthe opening of the howrah bridge in february allows the calcutta routes of trams to be connected to the howrah routes ; total system is at 67km .\nfifteen diesel locos from ge supplied by usatc and deployed on wr , among the first diesel locos to be successfully used in many locations in india . most of these were classified as wds - 1 .\na skelton system monorail ( locomotive with rubber tires guided by a rail , and wagons carried on the rail with outrigger wheels for stability ) is installed for the 18km section from bhanvad to khambalia in gujarat , powered by a modified diesel loco .\nthe chronology continues in part 4 , listing events from 1947 - 1970 . part 5 - 1970 to 1995 & part 6 - 1995 to present day .\nthe chronology begins in part 1 ( 1832 - 1870 ) . part 2 covers 1870 - 1899 . part 4 covers 1947 to 1970 . part 5 covers 1970 to 1995 , and part 6 covers 1995 to 1999 , while part 7 covers 2000 to the present\nnote : this site is not officially affiliated with indian railways ! the official web site of indian railways is : urltoken site contact : webmaster @ urltoken copyright \u00a9 2010 , irfca . org . about irfca contact us search this site site map links acknowledgements legal information & disclaimers\nresults published by directly operated railways ( dor ) , the company established in july 2009 to take over the running of the london - to - edinburgh route from the loss - making national express , showed that its premium payments to the government had risen from \u00a3202m to \u00a3216 . 8m in 2014 , making a total of more than \u00a31bn over its five - year lifespan .\n\u00a9 2018 guardian news and media limited or its affiliated companies . all rights reserved .\nmore services and a new fleet have been promised for the line over the next few years , bringing a 50 % increase in capacity and faster journeys to the capital .\nstagecoach has pledged to invest about \u00a3140m to deliver what it calls \u201can improved service and a more personalised travel experience for customers\u201d , and is scheduled to pay \u00a33 . 3bn in premiums to the government .\nthe previous two private operators failed to meet their financial commitments . a small government - owned company , directly operated railways , stepped in to run trains on the mainline in late 2009 after the last franchisee , national express , walked away when revenues fell during the financial crisis .\nthe rmt union staged protests on saturday at stations along the route to mark its final day in public ownership . mick cash , the general secretary , said the public sector had not only \u201crescued this vital rail link from total meltdown but turn [ ed ] around its performance\u201d . he said the re - privatisation was \u201can act of industrial vandalism that will smash apart britain\u2019s most successful rail company for just one reason \u2013 it is publicly owned . \u201d\ndugher added : \u201clabour will also hold a speedy review of rail franchising to replace it with a system fit for purpose and create a strong passenger voice within a new strategic body for running the railways . \u201d\npublic ownership has transformed the service and on the 17 . 30 to newcastle , many regulars can ' t see the point of privatising it\nit ' s pretty good normally ,\nsaid adams , 51 , an engineer for bp based in newark , nottinghamshire .\ni find it a lot more reliable and cheaper than the other lines ,\nadded pitchford , 51 , a civil servant from doncaster , as she was thrown into a wall by the train ' s sudden swerve .\nit ' s very good ,\nagreed sowersby , 47 , and smith , 55 , both nhs executives returning from a conference to their homes near hull , dodging a swinging handbag as its owner repositioned herself .\nnot only did the paying passengers praise britain ' s only high - profile publicly owned rail service , they assumed that the difficulties that day were unavoidable ( they were right : the behaviour of a passenger on an earlier train had prompted the involvement of the british transport police , delaying every subsequent service ) . they also approved of being able to buy \u00a310 one - way tickets and the availability of \u00a324 tickets to london during the olympics .\nin november 2009 , the then labour government took the line under public control because its private operator , national express , could not afford to run it on the terms it had rashly promised back in 2007 . back then it had beaten off opposition from competitors , agreeing to pay the treasury an increased \u00a31 . 4bn to operate the franchise until the end of march 2015 .\nthe previous owner of the franchise , gner , had been stripped of the route after its us parent firm was struck by financial troubles . national express , a seemingly solid company , was saving the day , and promising to inject \u00a37 . 4m into upgrading stations , including the creation of 2 , 000 car park spaces , while the number of weekday trains would rise from 136 to 161 and a new london - to - lincoln service would be added .\nit was , according to then transport minister tom harris , very good news . within two years , national express realised it was losing money hand over fist \u2013 but the government was not willing to renegotiate . lord adonis , then transport secretary , set up directly operated railways , a not - for - dividend subsidiary of the department for transport , to manage the service . the last four years , according to dor ' s own accounts , published this month , have been an extraordinary success .\nfor green mp caroline lucas , who is championing a private member ' s bill due for its second reading in the commons in february that would renationalise the entire rail network , it sounds like a strange goal . because , she said , such a revitalisation is already afoot .\nthe union claims that a paragraph noting that the line was\nthree percentage points ahead of the long - distance train operator average\nin the 2012 national passenger survey was in the draft but struck out for the final prospectus . it believes the service ' s successes are being talked down to avoid controversy . the government accuses the union of scaremongering .\nclick here to review the benefits of intermodal shipping into or out of south florida .\nthe route included the construction of the kistna bridge at bezwada to cross the river kistna . this bridge was designed by sir alexander rendel with f j e spring as engineer - in - chief and ernest ifill shadbolt as executive engineer on construction .\nthe ecsr opened the first section from vizianagaram to waltair , 38 miles in 1893 in 1893 ; extended northwards to reach cuttack in 1897 via naupada , berhampur , ganjam and kurdha to cuttack . total length 294 miles ( 470km ) . [ 1 ]\n\u2019naupada salt branch\u2019 , a short line 2 . 4 miles ( 3 . 8km ) from parlakimedi road ( naupada ) ] ] [ 1 ] .\n\u2019puri branch\u2019 , opened 1897 , 27 miles ( 43km ) from khurda to puri ] ] . [ 1 ] .\nthe ecsr opened the section southwards from waltair to rajahmundry in 1893 . also in 1893 from bezwada northwards to kovvur . the line was completed in 1900 with the opening of the havelock bridge over the godavari river connecting rajahmundry to kovvur . the line length was 217 miles ( 436km ) [ 2 ]\nhenry wilkins clift , 1889 , ecsr survey , executive enginner [ 5 ] .\nfrank haman walford morse , 1890 , ecsr survey , executive engineer and in 1894 , executive engineer on open sections of line [ 8 ] .\nalfred brereton , 1893 , ecsr manager and engineer - in - chief [ 10 ] .\nthis page was last modified on 3 december 2016 , at 06 : 38 .\ncontent is available under creative commons attribution non - commercial share alike unless otherwise noted .\ngain a global perspective on the us and go beyond with curated news and analysis from 600 journalists in 50 + countries covering politics , business , innovation , trends and more .\nmarkets data delayed by at least 15 minutes . \u00a9 the financial times ltd 2018 . ft and \u2018financial times\u2019 are trademarks of the financial times ltd . the financial times and its journalism are subject to a self - regulation regime under the ft editorial code of practice .\nanalysts and business communities see the 55 - billion ringgit ( $ 13 billion ) mega project as a new spur to the region ' s economy .\nthe immediate economic growth is fairly positive ,\nsaid standard chartered bank ' s asean economic research head edward lee .\nin the short term , chinese contractors may put forward competition in malaysia ' s construction sector , but this may raise the overall productivity in the long run , he said .\nfurthermore , chinese companies have the technology and management know - how on infrastructure projects as they have rich experience handling projects locally and overseas , he said .\nconstruction firms are the immediate beneficiary of the mega project , prompting analysts to upgrade the outlook of the sector . local contractors and engineering consulting firms are expected to benefit from the subcontracts totaling 16 . 5 billion ringgit .\nthe construction of ecrl will spur construction gdp growth between 2018 and 2024 . the multiplier effect will also support overall gdp growth ,\naffin hwang capital research analyst loong chee wei told xinhua , adding that building material suppliers will also be benefited .\nlast week , bmi research of fitch group has upgraded its five - year forecast for malaysia ' s construction industry annual growth to 6 . 3 percent .\ncurrently , malaysia has more than 83 on - going construction projects worth $ 100 billion . rail projects account 19 percent of the total value .\nthe development of malaysia - china kuantan industrial park ( mckip ) , a flagship cooperation between malaysia and china , will also be boosted .\ncurrently , the group and its chinese partner guangxi beibu gulf group aims to double the capacity of the kuantan port to 52 million in handling freight weight tons upon completion of its upgrading plan .\nmeanwhile , wz satu ' s executive chairman and chief executive officer uzir bin ubaidullah believed that the improvement of transport infrastructure will spur the economic activities in the area , and eventually enhance property values in the region .\ninter - connectivity is the greatest advantage provided by ecrl ,\nthe kuantan - born entrepreneur told xinhua over the phone .\ncopyright 1995 - . all rights reserved . the content ( including but not limited to text , photo , multimedia information , etc ) published in this site belongs to china daily information co ( cdic ) . without written authorization from cdic , such content shall not be republished or used in any form . note : browsers with 1024 * 768 or higher resolution are suggested for this site ."]}
{"id": 55091, "summary": [{"text": "parle agro is an indian private limited company that owns frooti , appy , lmn , hippo and bailey .", "topic": 23}, {"text": "several parle soda brands including citra , thums up , maaza , limca and gold spot were sold to coca-cola in 1993 for a reported $ 40 million .", "topic": 31}, {"text": "at the time of sale , the parle brands together had a 60 % market share in the industry .", "topic": 24}, {"text": "the brand was strong in south india .", "topic": 31}, {"text": "citra was phased out by 2000 to make way for coke 's international brand , sprite . ", "topic": 17}], "title": "parle agro", "paragraphs": ["parle agro , soon to introduce a day care centre for parleians with kids .\nmohanlal chauhan is the pioneer and the mind behind the success of the present billion dollar empire \u2013 parle group , which now is separated into parle products , parle agro & parle bisleri .\nkeventer is the largest franchisee of parle agro ltd . which owns iconic fruit beverage brands\u2026\nreaching out to one million outlets , parle agro has also been strengthening its distribution network .\nafter exiting a number of categories and brands , parle agro is back to . . .\nparle agro is also making inroads into the smaller non - metro markets with its carbonated jal jeera brand dishoom .\nevs water products , the licensed franchisee for parle agro\u2019s packaged drinking water brand bailey is on an expansion drive .\nall three companies continue to use the family trademark name\nparle\n. parle agro parle agro commenced operations in 1984 . it started with beverages , and later diversified into bottled water ( 1993 ) , plastic packaging ( 1996 ) and confectionary ( 2007 ) . frooti , the first product rolled out of parle agro in 1985 , became the largest selling mango drink in india . separation from the parent company the original parle group was amicably segregated into three non - competing businesses . but a dispute over the use of\nparle\nbrand arose , when parle agro diversified into the confectionary business , thus becoming a competitor to parle products .\nin february 2008 , parle products sued parle agro for using the brand parle for competing confectionary products . later , parle agro launched its confectionery products under a new design which did not include the parle brand name . in 2009 , the bombay high court ruled that parle agro can sell its confectionery brands under the brand name\nparle\nor\nparle confi\non condition that it clearly specifies that its products belong to a separate company , which has no relationship with parle products . vision : - to be the leaders in our business . we will stand apart from the competition by being the first in the market to innovate .\nparle agro , led by prakash chauhan and his daughters . ( owner of the brands such as frooti and appy )\nafter exiting a number of categories and brands , parle agro is back to focusing on its flagship brand \u2013 frooti .\nparle agro , today , is a rs 2 , 000 crore ( us $ 319 . 43 crore ) organization .\nfrooti , the first product rolled out of parle agro in 1985 , became the largest selling mango drink in india .\nand since after the split ; parle company today has become three separate companies , owned by the different factions of the original chauhan family : \u2013 parle products , parle agro & parle bisleri . and when you look at them today , they somewhat look like this : \u2013\nparle agro is doubling its investments to \u20b9150 crore for two of its largest selling beverage brands \u2013 frooti and appy fizz .\nui beverages pvt ltd . is a franchise of parle agro and maintains the high quality standards set by the parent brand .\nurgent hiring for sales officer and sales executive at the franchisee of parle agro , ishwar raj beverages pvt . ltd , patna\nparle agro - a food and beverage major . keeping you updated on trends & the latest from our stable too ! ! !\nparle agro , soon to introduce a day care centre for parleans with kids . encouraging women to take on larger roles . . .\n16 . overall measurements of success for parle agro \u2022 from a mere rs 250 crore company 10 years ago , parl\u00e9 agro is today a rs 1 , 500 - crore entity . \u2022 from just one plant in early 2000 , parl\u00e9 agro now has 10 across the country for its various products .\nparle agro , the creator of the fruit plus fizz category aspires to grow it to rs . 4000 crores with the launch of frooti fizz\naccording to chauhan , the reason why parle agro was not impacted by demonetisation can also be attributed to the product category they deal in .\ntoday , parle agro has a global presence by exporting to more than 20 countries . it is because of their collective effort that parle agro , has transformed into a rs . 2500 cr organization , which has more than 6 lakh outlets , 76 manufacturing facilities and 3500 channel partners .\nadditionally , parle agro is in the process of driving a massive scale - up for appy and appy fizz with significant investments planned this year .\nparle agro also takes the onus of having created the fruit - based carbonated segment in 2004 , when nobody had a brand in this segment .\nnew delhi : parle agro pvt . ltd is launching a fizzy version of frooti\u2014the first brand extension for the popular mango drink launched 32 years ago .\nthe rs 1 , 500 - crore parle agro ' s lmn has rivals in coca - cola ' s minute maid and pepsi ' s nimbooz .\n( k ) the decendents of jayantilal incorporated the defendant - company . the defendant also has used the words ' parle agro ' in its corporate name .\nit is led by vijay , sharad and anup chauhan and the products listed under it are parle - g , krackjack , monaco , golden arcs , parle marie , parle hide & seek bourbon , melody , mango bite , poppins , 2 in 1 eclairs , kismi toffee bar , parle\u2019s wafers , fulltoss , parle namkeens , etc .\nparle agro is the largest indian beverage conglomerate . parle agro was established in 1985 with one sole purpose \u2013 to \u2018refresh india\u2019 with juicy and zestful thirst quenchers . over the last 25 years , parle agro has done that through leading brands like frooti , appy , appy fizz and packaged drinking water , bailley . with every launch , it has always been an industry pioneer . it was the first company to introduce fruit drinks in a tetra pak format as well as in pet bottles .\nparle agro has given many first to india and these beverages have , over the decades , acquired iconic stature in one of the most competitive markets in the world .\nparle agro\u2019s decision to launch frooti fizz , comes four months after the food safety and standards authority of india ( fssai ) set new standards for carbonated fruit beverages .\nin 2007 , parle agro made the bold leap of foraying into the food business by launching numerous confectionaries such as softease . the year 2009 saw the launch of one of india\u2019s most popular snacks , hippo baked munchies . today parle agro is divided into four extremely successful divisions - beverages , food , water and the pet business .\nfrooti has always been the largest brand with a turnover of \u20b91 , 400 crore , while appy fizz is almost half of that at \u20b9700 crore in parle agro\u2019s portfolio .\nfrooti fizz has already reached 3 . 2 lakh outlets appy fizz is in 3 . 5 lakh outlets . and parle agro in total reaches 1 . 2 million outlets .\nparle agro pvt . ltd . regd . corporate head office , off western express highway , sahar - chakala road , parsiwada , andheri ( e ) , mumbai 400 099 .\nit was owned by the chauhan family of vile parle , mumbai . the parle brand became well known in india following the success of products such as the parle - g biscuits and thums up soft drink . the original parle company was split into three separate companies owned by the different factions of the original chauhan family . ? parle products , led by vijay , sharad and anup chauhan ( owner of the brands parle - g , melody , mango bite , poppins , monaco and krack jack ) . ? parle agro , led by prakash chauhan and his daughters schauna , alisha and nadia ( owner of the brands such as frooti and appy ) . ? parle bisleri , led by ramesh chauhan .\n19 . planning leading organizing control ling success of\u2022company believes \u2022company follows \u2022parle agro ensure parle agro through planning , \u2022parle agro planning can be in leading through functional that the goodwill leading , organizing , controlling in danger by is termed as innovation . organizational style not aggressive but calculative . \u2022they venture into new segments where the product hasn\u2019t been tested . \u2022company gives importance in organizing \uf0d8appy \uf0e0 1st apple marketing juice . campaigns like \uf0d8frooti\uf0e0 1st mango juice . \uf0d8saint juice \uf0e0 1st 100 % fruit juice . \u2022planning at parle agro is aligned with the changes in the \uf0d8hippo \uf0e0 1st external market . health snack . \u2022parle agro give prime importance to planning that highlights customer satisfaction . \uf0d8mango surprise stunt project \uf0d8magic of frooti irresponsible activities at individual retail level . \u2022the company gives importance in controlling the quality of the product to ensure constumer satisfaction . \u2022controlling helps in monitoring the production process and to check its supplies\nfrooti fizz is an attempt to build on the success of the original fruit beverage , which is parle agro\u2019s largest revenue earner , making up more than 60 % of the company\u2019s sales .\nparle agro , better known for its mango drink frooti , is now betting big on its packaged water , bailley and lemon drink , lmn , as high revenue grossers in the future .\nparle products , the country\u2019s largest biscuits maker that made over 10 . . .\nparle agro , the maker of popular beverages frooti and appy , bailey packaged water and mintrox confectionaries , has entered the salted snack market with the launch of hippo , a baked wheat snack .\nmumbai : with the successful launch of frooti fizz , parle agro pvt . ltd is now banking on the fruit - based fizzy drinks market to fuel growth , a top company executive said .\nparle agro , which commenced operations in the year 1984 under the leadership of mr . prakash chauhan , chairman parle agro , is one of the most reputable brands in the food and beverage sector in india . the maxim ' refreshing india ' represents this brand and it follows the philosophy of refreshing the market with new and innovative products and standing apart from the competitors at all times .\nparle agro is always eager to review resumes from smart , talented applicants who want to join our team . please submit your resume at the below link and tell us a bit more about yourself .\nparle agro has 14 beverage and 48 bailley packaged drinking water manufacturing plants . schauna travels a fair amount , along with her technical and quality team , visiting the manufacturing units spread across the country .\nlatest beverage brands - cafe cuba , the carbonated coffee flavoured soft drink and frio , a range of deliciously flavoured aerated drinks , have marked parle agro ' s re - entry into csd market .\nparle agro has set for itself the target of increasing annual revenue to rs5 , 000 crore by 2018 , from rs2 , 800 crore , said nadia chauhan , joint managing director and chief marketing officer .\nnext year , parle agro will get into new categories and launch products in its existing business lines . besides frooti and appy , parle agro sells bailey branded water and soda and hippo branded snacks , among others . more than 81 % of its revenue comes from beverages , while water accounts for about 12 . 5 % and the remaining comes from food and other products , according to the company\u2019s website .\nalthough , parle agro did not face the brunt of the new policy , chauhan confirmed , day after the announcement was made , they decided to stop the production and assess the situation before going ahead .\nparle agro is relaunching lmn , its lemon drink launched in 2009 , this month in a new packaging . in the course of a conversation with business line on the company hiking its ad spend during the ipl tournament which starts next month , ms nadia chauhan , joint managing director and chief marketing officer , parle agro , said the focus for lmn would not be advertising but on \u201ccreating massive distribution\u201d for the brand .\n2 . history of company \u2022 parle products was founded in 1929 in british india . \u2022 owned by the chauhan family of vile parle , mumbai . \u2022 the original parle company was split into three separate companies owned by the different factions of the original chauhan family .\n\u201cwe have changed our brand identity and design with a new international agency , and expanded the target of the brand to include consumers across age groups , \u201d said nadia chauhan , joint managing director , parle agro .\nafter more than doubling its ad spends last summer , parle agro is getting cautious with a similar spend this season at \u20b9180 crore with an additional investment of \u20b9100 crore behind a new sub - brand frooti fizz .\nwith a strong presence in over 50 countries and multiple business verticals - namely , beverages , packaged drinking water and pet preforms \u2013 parle agro is all on a path to become the first indian global food and beverage company .\nwe are patna based bottlers for parle agro pvt ltd engaged in manufacturing , sales and distribution in bihar for products like frooti , appy fizz , bailey packaged drinking water since 2011 . kindly acknowledge the job description mentioned below . job description company name : ishwar raj beverages pvt ltd ( franchisee of parle agro ) role : sales officer / sales executive experience : 3 + yrs location : patna industry preference : fmcg / beverages salary as per company norms\nparle products was founded in 1929 in british india . it was owned by the chauhan family of\nshe was replying to a question on why the company chose to advertise only frooti and appy and not lmn or saint , its other brands of beverages . parle agro is spending rs 20 crore on advertising during the ipl season .\nwith a media plan which involves spending behind big ticket properties like big boss and ipl , parle agro has also roped in high profile brand ambassadors like shah rukh khan and priyanka chopra for its brands of frooti and appy fizz - respectively .\nappy fizz is a product by parle agro , introduced in india in 2005 . appy fizz consists of carbonated apple juice , and is used as the basis for cocktails and is a popular drink with the youth . after the success of appy which was clean apple juice , parle launched its sequel product as grappo fizz , which is a carbonated grape juice .\n( f ) in 1952 parle bottling company was converted into a limited company owned by all the brothers .\nparle agro has been a pioneer ; creating innovative products and iconic brands since 1985 . headquartered in mumbai , parle agro is india\u2019s largest beverage company ; harnessing the abilities of 5000 employees and 76 state - of - the - art manufacturing facilities quenching the thirst of every indian . the company has developed some of india\u2019s most memorable brands and widely consumed products , such as frooti , frooti fizz , appy , appy fizz and bailley that have made it a rs . 3000 cr . leader in india\u2019s beverages sector .\n11 . the labels , exhibit - d to the plaint , show the words ' parle confi ' in much smaller handwriting on a part of the label below which is mentioned ' the parle confi division ' almost illegibly . the relief that the plaintiff wants is to restrain the defendant from using these words ' parle confi ' on its labels on a premise that the defendant has infringed the plaintiff ' s trademark ' parle ' .\nlifestyle marketing invites you in healthcare fmcg home care and agro industry . . candidate should have own bike . . candidate should have minimum 1year experience .\nsales executive required for health , fmcg and agro beauty care industry . . candidate should have minimum 1 year experience . candidate should have own bike .\nindulgence in every biteget lost in the rich and creamy taste of parle ' s range of premium milano cookies .\nfrio is a range of deliciously flavoured carbonated drinks . a refreshing new addition to the parle agro portfolio , it is in lemon with a flavoursome sweet lime juice note and in orange , with a zingy sweet burst and in cola , with a strong fizzy punch .\nin a short span of over 4 years , the frozen foods division of keventer agro limited has become a reputed name in the industry in eastern india .\nabout a year and a half ago , parle agro had relaunched frooti in an effort to differentiate it from rival brands . the company began intensive campaigns with its celebrity brand ambassador , actor shah rukh khan , to woo both children and adults . the effort seems to have paid off .\nwe have increased the market share after the relaunch . touch wood , we are going strong ,\nsays schauna chauhan saluja , chief executive officer , parle agro . indeed , frooti ' s market share rose 160 basis points in one year .\nparle agro , credited with a host of new brands including appy and yo frooti , will lend its brand to its franchise at guntur in andhra pradesh to set up a rs 8 - crore state - of - the - art plant for the production of frooti with a capacity of 8 , 000 cases per day ( 2 . 5 million cases per year ) . with this , the strength of parle agro ' s franchise for frooti will go up to eight . the number of franchises for mineral water stands at 17 all over the country .\nsales agent needed in healthcare beauty care fmcg personal care home care and agro industry . candidate should have minimum 1 year exprience . candidate should have own bike .\n, according to a recent nielsen report sourced from industry executives . in the year ended 31 march 2014 , parle agro\u2019s annual revenue stood at rs . 2 , 500 crore . the 85 - year old company , the market leader in the largest category of biscuits and owner of\n6 . exhibit - a to the plaint shows the various products manufactured by the plaintiff under the trademark ' parle ' , ' parles ' or ' parle ' with the relevant brand of the distinct product . exhibit - 3 to the affidavit - in - reply are the defendant ' s trademarks including ' parle ' and parle as the prefix to several of its products . the plaintiff ' s products are biscuits and confectioneries and the defendant ' s products are beverages .\nindulgence in every bite get lost in the rich and creamy taste of parle ' s range of premium milano cookies .\nshifting from its usual marketing strategy , parle agro today said that it has signed an agreement with bollywood superstar shahrukh khan as brand ambassador for its popular mango drink brand frooti . the company , which has been facing pressure from competing mango drink sellers , will kick start a fresh new 360 degree campaign this weekend . parle agro , for the first time in its history , is planning a big bang campaign that will feature a bollywood superstar . the company is planning to spend about rs 52 crore for the campaign that will be run through the entire summer .\n. there are also three more franchisees overseas with two in nepal and one in bangladesh . furthermore , parle agro products are not just consumed within the indian subcontinent . the company\u2019s fruit based drinks , pet preforms , snack foods and confectionaries are exported to 40 countries around the world .\nparle agro has been renewing its contract with shah rukh khan every year since the time the actor was roped in for endorsing frooti . appy fizz has , however , been without an endorser since saif ali khan appeared in its campaign , but is likely to get a new celebrity on board .\nmeanwhile , its all in the family for prakash chauhan . salujas sister nadia is the joint managing director and chief marketing officer of parle agro .\nwhen we are stuck on something and neither of us would like to compromise , our father ' s decision is final ,\nsays saluja .\nthis means that parle products sold more than 100 crores packets of the glucose biscuits every month or 14600 cr biscuits in 2012 .\n( a ) the initial business was set up by mohanlal dayal chauhan in 1929 in the name of parle products manufacturing company .\nmaaza led the rs11 , 922 crore juices ( up to 24 % fresh juice content ) market with a 36 . 1 % share ( retail volume ) , followed by parle agro\u2019s frooti ( 24 % share ) and pepsico\u2019s slice ( 22 % ) in 2016 , according to data compiled by euromonitor international .\nparle agro is an indian private ltd company founded in 1984 that owns frooti , appy , lmn , hippo and bailey . they are the largest indian food and beverage company , with brands that have won the hearts of consumers everywhere , they are in almost every home across the length and breadth of india .\ncaf\u00e9 cuba is parle agro\u2019s re - entry , after 20 long years , to the carbonated soft drinks category . with caf\u00e9 cuba , parle agro has introduced the carbonated coffee category in india . what sets caf\u00e9 cuba apart isn\u2019t just the way it looks and tastes , but also its revolutionary coffee experience with its stimulating aroma and strong aftertaste . it is the next \u2018big thing\u2019 in the soft drinks market and one that will emerge as a sure - fire winner in times to come . also , caf\u00e9 cuba is a first - of - its - kind fizzy drink to be introduced in 150ml cans in the country .\nas part of expanding its plastic packaging business , food and beverage player parle agro , is planning to expand its polyethylene terephthalate ( pet ) business by increasing its production capacity by another 21 per cent in the next fiscal . the company has increased its annual preform production by 17 per cent in fy 2009 - 10 .\nnadia chauhan , jmd and cmo , parle agro , said : \u201cit is going to be a stronger summer and we will be spending on the ipl , since the event takes over the summer season . last year , we grew at 12 per cent , but now seek 25 per cent growth across our brands . \u201d\n5 . in july 2007 , the defendant expanded and diversified into confectionery business . it manufactured toffees under its product identification mark and brand name ' mintrox ' and ' buttercup ' . the defendant used this product identification mark along with the words ' parle ' or ' parle confi ' on the labels of the products . it is to this that the plaintiff has taken exception in view of its registered trademarks ' parle ' as well as parle along with other names relating to the business of biscuits and confectioneries by way of words or labels .\npatalganga , april 4 : parle agro , a leader in the domestic soft drinks industry , will invest rs 30 crore over the next two years to set up a hi - tech mineral water plant in haryana and increase the capacity of bottling , and tetra pack and mineral water production at the patalganga plant in raigad district .\naccording to the latest data available , parle agro pvt ltd had registered a revenue of rs 1 , 260 . 99 crore in the financial year ended in march 2015 , up 26 per cent over the previous financial year . the net profit rose to rs 107 crore from a loss of rs 66 lakh in the same period .\n\u201cour plan is to have more number of water packaging factories that may be lower in capacity but nearer to the retail outlets , \u201d said nadia chauhan , joint managing director and chief marketing officer , parle agro . \u201ca bailley water plant nearer to the destination will mean that our response time for stock refurbishment is faster than others . \u201d\nif you are an indian , we bet you have grown up drinking frooti . even to this day , watching a frooti ad on tv takes us back to our wonder years . schauna chauhan is the force behind parle agro\u2019s ( the parent brand of frooti ) innovation machine in india . she is also the force behind parle\u2019s aggressive international market capture strategy . what makes this lady fight head on with giants like pepsico ? let us find out in this rapid fire with herstory .\nshe attributed the brand ' s success despite the lack of advertising so far to its black packaging and strategic positioning in retail outlets . in 2010 , parle agro launched 160 ml , 100 ml , 250 ml and 400 ml packs for appy , in a bid to capture a larger market , and hence the need for advertising now , she said .\nfollowed by the following in a little larger font : - ' ( jayantilal group ) - having no relationship whatsoever with parle products private limited . '\nparle agro , better known for its mango drink frooti , is now betting big on its packaged water , bailley and lemon drink , lmn , as high revenue grossers in the future . the company has chalked out strategies to ramp up production facilities , strengthen distribution network and alter pack sizes to tap a larger pie of the market in these two categories .\n15 . if a third party were to manufacture toffees and include on its label the word ' parle ' in any font he would , at once , be restrained by the court from doing so . the defendant ' s manufacture of the toffees coming from the parle family as it does , is quite another matter . the defendant certainly cannot use the precise mark of the plaintiff since it is a separate legal entity . however only a reference to the word parle , the trademark that which both the parties enjoyed due to their lineage from the family of parle , as has been done by the defendant , is ' stating no more than the truth ' . since the defendant ' s product ' s name is entirely different , the words ' parle confi ' would at best include the additional truthful information that it is a division , which is confectionery division , of the defendant which is otherwise a beverage manufacturing company . as in the case of anderson ( supra ) the words ' parle confi ' has merely the reference to the parent company which the defendant calls a house name . but the fact that the corporate name of the defendant is parle agro private limited , it makes it clear that it does not refer to the plaintiff or the plaintiff ' s businesses .\nthe keventer group is a kolkata based rs . 1 , 500 crore business conglomerate with businesses across varied industries like food processing and real estate . keventer agro limited , the food processing business of keventer group , is one of the fastest growing food company in eastern india . keventer agro is present across categories like dairy , bananas , frozen foods , export of food commodities , franchisee for beverages and franchisee for hospitality brands .\ncompleting 30 years in the fruit drink category , frooti continues to be the largest selling brand in parle agro\u2019s portfolio . while it has tasted success with beverage brands such as frooti and appy fizz , the company exited the confectionary category . even its nimbu pani ( lemon juice ) brand of lmn and fruit juices under the saint brand could not survive the onslaught of mncs .\nwhile the reports suggested that there was a huge negative impact of demonetisation , we at parle agro have been able to not only weather this storm but also continue to post strong double digit growths post demonetisation . having grown at 15 % in november this year as compared to last year , we outpaced the ffsd category thus gaining 100 basis points market share ,\nsaid\n8 . the defendant contends that parle is a ' house mark ' and it can be used by members of the family of parle to denote the family lineage for any business - confectionery and biscuits or beverages . the defendant further contends that it can carry on business of confectioneries and biscuits by virtue of clause - 3 of the object clause in its memorandum of association . it is argued on behalf of the defendant that initially all the brothers as partners and later as the directors of the limited company which was formed , being parle bottling company private limited , have knowledge of the said object . it can use the house name ' parle ' for the beverages manufactured by it as also for the diversified businesses viz . confectioneries . the defendant was incorporated in 1985 as one of the companies in the group of companies of the jayantilal group and one division of the defendant is called the parle confi company ' which belongs to the parle group of companies . it is , therefore , contended that use of the word ' parle ' for the products manufactured by the confectionery division of the defendant is honest and bona fide . the defendant also contends that it has enormous reputation and goodwill in its product identification mark under the house mark ' parle ' . it denies confusion or likelihood of confusion upon it marketing confectionery products .\nthe business began to gradually grow and just within a decade i . e . in 1939 during the time of world war ii ; parle announced their first biscuit .\nthe export division of keventer agro limited was established in 2006 . with exports to more than 50 countries currently , the vision is to become one of the leading exporters of processed foods and agri - commodities , in the country .\nduring the world war i , the brothers eventually decided to close down the tailoring business and move into confectionery - making . and with that the parle group was born !\n\u201cparle agro created the fruit plus fizz category in 2005 with the launch of appy fizz . today , we hold maximum market share in this category . the launch of frooti fizz is a step towards taking this category to the next level . mango continues to be india\u2019s largest consumed fruit flavour and there\u2019s space for the fizzy version of the mango drink in the market , \u201d chauhan said in an interview .\nstill , parle agro plans to have a bigger snack portfolio in the days to come . \u201cthis is just our first brand and we will have more launches in this segment as we plan to become a complete food and beverages player , \u201d says general manager ( foods division ) t kanagsabai , hinting at the possibility of more snack brands , new price points and variants under hippo during the course of the year .\nstruggling categories in categories such as packaged drinking water and snacks , parle is struggling to expand its portfolio of bailey and hippo , where it is competing with established mnc brands .\nit is accepted by both that each of them can use the word ' parle ' for the specific products which each group was initially manufacturing or looking after . hence the plaintiff has no quarrel with the use of the word ' parle ' by the defendant in respect of its beverage products . the defendant has no quarrel with the use of the word ' parle ' by the plaintiff in respect of confectioneries and biscuits . each has however been naturally using separate names / marks / brands for each of their separate products as illustrated above .\nthe 40 - year - old saluja , the eldest daughter of company founder prakash chauhan , leads the charge of parle agro amid growing competition from multinational beverage giants .\nas a retailer , we are the largest seller of frooti . the relaunch of frooti has worked out well , connecting the brand with the youth . the company has expanded well amidst intense competition from mncs ,\nsays devendra chawla , group president - food , fmcg , brands at future group . frooti grew its sales by 12 per cent last year while the category growth rate was just 1 per cent . parle agro has now embarked on repositioning of its carbonated apple juice appy fizz , roping in actor priyanka chopra as its new brand ambassador . the company has seven beverage products including bottled water brand bailley . it has also forayed into the food market with its brand hippo .\n( d ) thereafter the said firm further expanded its line of business to beverages through another partnership firm , parle bottling company . the 5 sons were the partners of that firm .\nchauhan said that with the success of frooti fizz , the firm may be able to expand this market to rs4 , 000 crore in the next five to eight years . parle agro , whose biggest and oldest brand is frooti , had introduced other variants of the drink in the past , including raw mango and pineapple , but it eventually came to be associated with mangoes . that made setting up a new extension challenging , chauhan said .\nparle - g is the most selling biscuit in india and it became the first indian fmcg brand to cross rs . 5000 cr mark in retail sales in just one year in 2013 .\n14 . the plaintiff does not have a registered trademark ' parle confi ' . hence the use of that mark by the defendant cannot per se be forbidden . it will have to be seen whether the use of the word ' parle confi ' ( which includes the word parle for confectionery items ) would amount to any misrepresentation by the defendant . misrepresentation , if any , would result if the undiscerning public who would buy the defendant ' s toffees , at best , think that it is of the parle group of companies who manufacture confectioneries such as toffees , but under a different product name . the plaintiff ' s sale of the confectioneries , even of toffees , would not be affected adversely by virtue of the defendant selling its toffees under two other names .\nthis opened a whole new range of opportunities for parle and just overnight ; ramesh started introducing soft drinks like gold spot , limca , thumbs up , citra , maaza into the market ; and in a matter of no time , they were literally ruling the market . during those days , with a network of 58 bottlers , ramesh\u2019s parle had a market share of more than 80 % .\n\u201cthere is new innovation with the 31 - year - old frooti in the mango category for which we have made an investment of \u20b9100 crore since we want to capture the summer heat with a new brand . but for ipl which is also played during summer and the rest of the year , we have decided to have the same budget of last year which is about \u20b9180 crore , \u2019\u2019 said nadia chauhan , joint managing director & chief marketing officer , parle agro .\n10 . vision \u2022 to be the leaders in our business . we will stand apart from the competition by being the first in the market to innovate . mission \u2022 we will be the leaders in our business by maintaining high quality , introducing new and innovative products , reaching every part of india , remaining customercentric , constantly upgrading our knowledge and skills . \u201eto provide consumer\u201fs superior , wholesome agro based food and drink brands through which parle can build a profitable and growth oriented organization\u201f .\n( i ) both the firms continued to use the word ' parle ' as a part of their corporate name as well as a trade mark on the products manufactured , marketed and sold by them .\nfrooti fizz is parle\u2019s second fruit - based fizzy drink since appy fizz , but it comes at a time when the carbonated beverages market , led by coca - cola and pepsi , is witnessing slow growth .\n19 . hence though the parties agreed to divide their businesses as per the initial division of labour or specialisation amongst themselves as partners of the initial partner ship firm and could carry on their trade using the name ' parle ' in respect of their respective businesses , they could not use the name ' parle ' if it was deceptively similar to the registered trademark of the other in the business field of that group .\nin 1959 , operations started as baroda bottling co for carbonated beverages . at parle agro , it ' s not just about the business . it ' s how they go about it . it ' s about the people . it ' s about the culture and ethics . it ' s also about sustainability and social responsibility . their philosophy is built around their need to lead , their need to innovate , and their need to make the world a better place with a little contribution from us .\noutlining growth segments for the pet business , schauna chauhan , ceo , parle agro , said ,\nwe plan to increase our presence within the oil , confectionery and pharmaceutical segments while also reaching out to new customers in the liquor segment . the liquor segment is witnessing a shift from glass to pet and we have already started r & d to expand our range of preforms and technology . we recently started manufacturing wide mouth jars in addition to preforms , to cater to the confectionery packaging segment .\nthe opportunity sure is huge . the branded snack market is estimated at rs 6 , 500 crore and is growing at 20 to 25 per cent per annum . the market has strongly - entrenched players like pepsico\u2019s frito lays ( lays , kurkure and uncle chipps ) and itc ( bingo ) . with parle musst stix and chips , parle products , the sharad chauhan - owned company , too will be a rival in this category .\nin a short span of over 4 years , the frozen foods division of keventer agro limited has become a reputed name in the industry in eastern india . currently available in over 1300 outlets in the eastern region , the portfolio has over 30 products spanning frozen veggies , snacks , breads and meat .\nnot only did they launch their biscuits for the indian consumers at large , but they did so with an ad campaign \u2013 \u201cfreedom from british campaign\u201d . and within no time , parle became a product of every household !\nparle - g is the only product which even though has less than a $ 1 billion sale in a year , still manages to maintain a great lead over its rivals such as hindustan unilever\u2019s wheel and ghari detergent .\nsaluja , who completed schooling from international school at kodaikanal , got a bachelors degree from the business school in lausanne . joining the family business subsequently was a logical step . after all , saluja had grown up watching her father work from close quarters . she joined the companys board as a director in 1999 and became the ceo in 2006 .\ni never joined the business for becoming rich . i wanted to make a difference to the people who work at parle agro .\nshe believes that her confidence came from her parents .\nfor almost 14 years , they ruled the market with whatever they offered , after which the government changed and somehow , by 1991 , pepsi had made a backdoor entry into india , by closing a deal with punjab agro . they began manufacturing potato chips and tomato puree , because of which ramesh lost four bottlers .\nit\u2019s upon parle\u2019s management , may be they don\u2019t want to go public and don\u2019t have a need to raise fund through ipo . there are still many brands that are not listed and many not so well established brands that are listed .\nin 2012 ; parle products as a company sold glucose biscuits worth more than rs . 5010 cr , surpassing the domestic sales of godrej products and dabur , and to top that , this number was three times more than maggi also .\n41 . it is urged on behalf of the defendant that in view of the housemark that the defendant is entitled to , it must be allowed to use the housemark ' parle ' as a prefix to the word ' confi ' on the labels of the defendant showing its corporate name . the use of the corporate name of the defendant and considering the judgments supra , the use of the words ' parle confi ' by the defendant may be permitted upon certain directions .\ndiversified into production of pet preforms ( semi - finished bottles ) in 1996 . pet ( polyethylene terephthalate ) is a strong , lightweight packaging material that keeps bottled content fresh for up to six months . parle agro ' s pet division supplies preforms to customers in the bottled water , ready - to - drink beverages , carbonated drinks , edible oil , confectionery and pharmaceutical segments . its product range in terms of neck type are 30 / 25 mm ( water application ) ; pco neck ( carbonated & juice application ) and short neck ( water application ) .\n( h ) yet all of them earlier continued to hold shares in both the companies . subsequently jayantilal and his family ' exited ' from the plaintiff and kantilal and pitamber and their families ' exited ' from parle bottling company private limited .\n9 . the trademarks of the plaintiff by words and labels , more specially on the labels must be first seen and appreciated . the trademark registration is indeed for biscuits and confectioneries . the earliest registration of 1940s is in the name of ' parles ' and ' parle ' . this continued until about 2001 for various products showing parle on their labels . in 2005 , the plaintiff registered the trademark ' parle mint ' . the mark ' parle logo ' is also stated to have been registered by the plaintiff . it is an admitted position that the plaintiff manufactured various biscuits such as glucose , monaco , krackjack , etc . the name of its biscuit products are not shown to be separate trademarks . they are , therefore , the identification marks of those products which the defendant calls ' product identification marks . ' as the plaintiff ' s business expanded and as it manufactured a number of products it could not continue selling the products only in the name of parle or parles . the products being different were also sold under different names - glucose , monaco , krackjack , etc . the defendant manufactured fruit juices and mineral waters again under the name ' parle ' along with its distinctive and identifiable marks for each of its items such as fruiti , appy , bailey , soda etc . mintrox and buttercup are such product identification marks or brand names for its products being toffees . the labels show the distinctive and identifiable marks , ' buttercup ' and ' mintrox ' which the defendant calls product identification marks .\n4 . both the brothers / divisions / companies used the word ' parle ' in their respective field of activities without objection of the other . their trademarks have been registered under clauses 29 , 30 and 32 of the trade marks act , 1999 .\n38 . it is seen that the real test of the plaintiff ' s action and the defendant ' s use of the word ' parle ' in its corporate name as well as in the mention of ' parle confi ' as a division of the defendant would be governed by the detailed analysis of such user amongst family members made in ramdev food products ( supra ) and as per guidelines reflected in the reed ' s case ( supra ) and in parker - knoll ' s case ( supra ) .\ncurrently , they have five rgb manufacturing factories for their brands . they are also planning to have 20 factories ( rgb ) in the next two or three years for a national roll out of all their brands in rgb format . parle agro aims to drive the growth of the 100 % juice category and lead category growth within six to eight months of the launch . 4 . brand management brand building efforts the company is planning to spend about rs 40 cr for the campaign that will be run through the entire summer . [ pic ] [ pic ] [ pic ] [ pic ] [ pic ]\nin 1961 , due to some unknown reasons ; parle went for split \u2013 and their soft drinks business was allotted to mohanlal chauhan\u2019s son jayantilal chauhan , whereas , their biscuit factory was taken over by their cousins ajay , vijay , sharad and anup chauhan .\nthis value continues to be a strong part of the company\u2019s long - term vision and investment . company\u2019s belief in innovation has allowed them to compete with multinational giants and yet gain market leadership position across various categories . we hope to close this year with a 50 % growth rate . growth plans for parle agro every year company expands its distribution network by 20 - 30 % , but this year they have extended it by 40 - 50 % . accordingly , they have also boosted their manufacturing capacities and also extended the beverage brands presence by launching for the first time in the rgb format through a franchise network .\na long family tree that their family holds ; starts all the way back from their grandfather \u2013 mohanlal chauhan ! mohanlal had five children maneklal , pitamber , narottam , kantilal and jayantilal . and collectively , they ran the show and made parle what you see today !\n16 . there are , therefore , two concepts i . e . the ' product name ' or the ' brand name ' and the ' house name ' . the parties ' house name is parle . their various products have separate and distinct identification names and marks for each of their products . it is justifiably argued by mr . dwarkadas on behalf of the defendant that a customer who walks into the store cannot ask for ' parle ' to be sold . he will have to ask for glucose , monaco , buttercup , mintrox , etc .\nin 2012 , parle launched india ' s first jeera masala soda , dhishoom . it packs a flavourful punch with every sip . the drink takes its inspiration from bollywood masala , after all , it ' s not bollywood action if you don ' t throw in some ' dhishoom ' .\nin this case , there is no overall similarity of the words ' parle confi ' to the plaintiff ' s registered trademark . none can , therefore , ' easily mistake the defendant ' s wrapper for the plaintiff ' s if shown to it sometime after it has seen the plaintiff s . '\n( g ) there was division of labour between the brothers : kantilal and pitamber looked after the business of biscuits and confectioneries ; jayantilal looked after the business of beverages . hence the plaintiff was looked after essentially by 2 of the sons kantilal and pitamber and parle bottling company limited was looked after essentially by jayantilal .\n( j ) both the groups marketed and sold their respective products under specific product identification marks / brands e . g . monaco , crackjack , etc . by the plaintiff ' s group and fruiti , appy and bailley by the defendant ' s group . this was with the word ' parle ' as its prefix or suffix .\nparle vision \u2013 to grow our brands and to continue innovating new products . we\u2019d like to focus on increasing our market share in the countries that we are exporting to ( usa , canada , africa , australia , new zealand , dubai , and more ) and increase our distributorship there . we have now started exporting mango pulp as well .\nit can be seen that in that case though a mark ' swad ' was registered by arvindbhai , the name of the manufacturer ramdev masala was prominently on the packing material . this was phonetically and visibly similar to the mark ' ramdev masala ' of the plaintiff . the registration of the trademark ' swad ' came to be diluted . the use of the mark ' ramdev masala ' in a prominent manner was held amounting to infringement of trademark . in this case , the use of the defendant ' s marks buttercup and mintrox are prominent - in fact so prominent that is about the only word which can be prominently read on the labels , exhibit - d to the plaint . the words ' parle confi ' , a part of which contains the trademark of the plaintiff which is not visibly similar and which is the initial business name of both the parties is put on the packing material most unprominently and is visibly dissimilar to the plaintiff ' s trademark either ' parle ' or parle with another name but not confi ."]}
{"id": 55094, "summary": [{"text": "the nutrasweet company is an american nutrient company that produces and markets nutrasweet , their trademarked brand name for the artificial sweeteners aspartame and neotame .", "topic": 31}, {"text": "the nutrasweet company states that its product is used in more than 5,000 products and consumed by some 250 million people worldwide .", "topic": 31}, {"text": "aspartame was invented by chemists at g. d. searle & company in 1965 .", "topic": 31}, {"text": "searle was bought by monsanto in 1985 .", "topic": 0}, {"text": "in march 2000 , monsanto , which was then a subsidiary of the pharmacia corporation , sold nutrasweet to the private equity firm j.w. childs associates . ", "topic": 39}], "title": "nutrasweet", "paragraphs": ["nutrasweet\u00ae and the nutrasweet symbol , are registered trademarks of nutrasweet property holdings , inc . \u00a92003 nutrasweet property holdings , inc . all rights reserved\nrobert e . flynn , chairman and chief executive of nutrasweet , said nutrasweet help develop new pepsi products .\nrichard nelson , a spokesman for nutrasweet , said nutrasweet now had agreements with 4 of its top 10 customers that extend beyond the patent ' s expiration .\nthe company markets its aspartame - based sweeteners under the brand name nutrasweet aspartame .\nread the greenfacts digest on aspartame to find more on the safety of nutrasweet .\n\u201cbill has a deep understanding of nutrasweet\u2019s business , \u201d said nutrasweet\u2019s chairman true knowles . \u201cit makes him the perfect fit by background and experience to take over the company . \u201d\nmarch 2004 - craig r . petray was named chief executive officer of the nutrasweet company .\ndefer has 19 years of nutrasweet experience and a broad background in global food ingredient businesses .\nnutrasweet is based in augusta , ga with a global sales and distribution network . it is the recognized leader in high intensity sweeteners , including nutrasweet \u00ae brand aspartame , neotame and twinsweet \u00ae .\nnutrasweet ' s exit leaves merisant as a major player in the aspartame - based artificial sweetener business .\nnutrasweet \u00ae is the nutrasweet company ' s brand name for the low - calorie artificial sweetener aspartame . it is used to sweeten a variety of foods and beverages and is about 200 times sweeter than sugar .\nnutrasweet co . says it will no longer make the artificial sweetener aspartame as a result of foreign competition .\nhowever , alleged side effects of aspartame fuel debates on artificial sweeteners such as nutrasweet . more . . .\nas executives at nutrasweet in the early 1980s , both healy and rosa were instrumental in successfully launching nutrasweet , which has become the global market leader in the $ 1 . 1 billion worldwide high - intensity sweetener market .\nnutrasweet \u00ae brand sweeteners have been widely used for diet carbonated soft drinks since their introduction in the early 1980s .\nsince its introduction in 1981 , millions of people worldwide have enjoyed and continue to enjoy more than 5 , 000 products containing nutrasweet\u00ae brand sweetener . as the world ' s premier sugar substitute , nutrasweet offers great taste and virtually no calories . with regulatory approvals in more than 100 countries on six continents , nutrasweet is the most widely recognized and tested sweetening ingredient in the world .\n1965 - nutrasweet\u00ae brand sweetener was discovered at g . d . searle and company . 1985 - monsanto acquired g . d . searle and company . the nutrasweet company operated as part of the monsanto company life sciences division . may 25 , 2000 - j . w . childs equity partners ii l . p . purchased the nutrasweet company from monsanto , a wholly owned subsidiary of pharmacia corporation .\nartificial sweetener maker nutrasweet said on wednesday it would exit its aspartame business by the end of the year , citing increasing foreign competition .\nnick e . rosa , formerly a senior vice president with monsanto , will serve as president and ceo of the nutrasweet company , the world ' s largest producer of aspartame . in addition , nutrasweet ' s approximately 500 employees have all been offered positions with the new company .\nnutrasweet\u00ae brand sweetener is sold in more than 100 countries and used in over 5 , 000 products . it is consumed by 250 million people worldwide .\nnutrasweet ' s patent on aspartame expires in december , and the company has been working aggressively to keep its customers from buying aspartame from other companies . by securing contracts with coke and pepsi , nutrasweet has effectively blocked competitors like the holland sweetener company from doing business with the two largest users of aspartame .\nnutrasweet , which also sells brands such as neotame and twinsweet , said it would shut down its aspartame and l - phenylalanine production plant in augusta , georgia .\nthe pepsi - cola company said it had a signed a long - term agreement for the nutrasweet company to continue to supply aspartame for sweetening its soft drinks .\nwe are pleased about adding the nutrasweet company to our portfolio of food and beverage companies ,\nsaid tim healy , a managing director of j . w . childs , who will serve as chairman of the nutrasweet company .\nthe high - intensity sweetener market is the fastest - growing segment of the global sweetener industry . we see a major opportunity to build on nutrasweet ' s brand equity and its track record of delivering innovative products , operational excellence and superior customer value to the sweetener industry .\nnutrasweet \u00ae is used in a variety of foods and beverages and is about 200 times sweeter than sugar . nutrasweet \u00ae is one of the brand names under which aspartame is marketed . more than 200 scientific studies have been conducted on aspartame over the last 30 years , verifying its safety and establishing an acceptable daily intake . more . . .\n) - - the nutrasweet company announced today that long time president and chief operating officer william l . defer has been named ceo of the company effective january 13 , 2014 . boston - based private equity firm j . w . childs associates , l . p . has owned nutrasweet , one of the world\u2019s most recognized brand names , since 2000 .\nin may 2000 , defer joined the senior management team of the then newly independent nutrasweet company . he was appointed president and chief operating officer of the company in 2004 . prior to nutrasweet , defer was vice president , manufacturing and operations , for monsanto\u2019s nutrition & consumer sector , which included consumer food , alginates , xanthan gum , and sweetener businesses .\nafter the announcement , the coca - cola company said it had signed a long - term agreement in december extending its relationship with nutrasweet , a unit of the monsanto company .\nnutrasweet said the plant in augusta , ga . , had supplied customers around the world for more than 30 years . it said it will now focus on making neotame and twinsweet .\nchicago ( may 25 , 2000 ) - j . w . childs equity partners ii , l . p . today announced that it has completed the purchase of the nutrasweet company from monsanto , a wholly owned subsidiary of pharmacia corporation , for $ 440 million in cash . the sale includes the sweetener business , the nutrasweet\u00ae brand name and the revolutionary new sweetener , neotame .\nnutrasweet spokesman hud englehart said the company started facing competition as a supplier of aspartame once its patents on the artificial sweetener expired . he noted the company had been facing pressure for some time .\ndefer replaces craig r . petray , who is leaving nutrasweet to become ceo of the j . r . short milling company of kankakee , illinois , also a privately owned supplier of food ingredients .\nthe pepsi agreement with nutrasweet , which had supplied the company since 1983 , covers united states and foreign soft drink markets . a coke spokeswoman characterized the company ' s agreement as\nworldwide .\nnutrasweet was sold to the private equity firm j . w . childs by monsanto co . in 2000 . at the same time , monsanto sold the retail face of aspartame , equal , to merisant .\nlow - cost imports now dominate the aspartame market , making it impossible for us to sustain a profitable business while maintaining our unmatched standard of quality ,\nnutrasweet ceo william defer said in a statement .\nthe nutrasweet company revolutionized the sweetener industry in 1981 with the introduction of aspartame ,\nexplained rosa ,\nand we intend to do it again with neotame when we receive approval from various regulatory agencies around the world .\nthe nutrasweet company , headquartered in chicago , stands alone in its ability to provide customers with a full value portfolio including superior quality products , unrivaled technical , r & d and regulatory support , competitive pricing and an experienced management team .\njoining rosa on the management team will be craig petray , senior vice president of global sales and marketing , and william defer , senior vice president of global operations ; both of whom have more than 10 years of experience with the nutrasweet business , and chief financial officer william schumacher , formerly with select beverages . members of the new management team are also investors with j . w . childs in the purchase of nutrasweet , and have a significant ownership stake in the business .\nnutrasweet\u00ae brand sweetener was discovered in 1965 at g . d . searle and company by researcher james schlatter . he was working on research with amino acids to develop a treatment for ulcers . when he licked his finger to pick up a piece of paper , schlatter got the world ' s first taste of nutrasweet . his amino acid combination may not have cured ulcers , but it helped create a product that revolutionized the category of\nsweetener\nfor individuals and food ingredient companies .\nknowles joined nutrasweet\u2019s board of directors in 2002 , and has been chairman of the company since that time . he was formerly executive vice president of dr . pepper / 7seven - up and president and chief operating officer of dr . pepper north america .\none 12 ounce can of most aspartame - sweetened soft drinks contains about 10 mg . of methanol . the amount of methanol ingested by heavy consumers of nutrasweet ( tm ) could easily exceed 100 mg . daily , 13 times the limit recommended by the epa .\nformer white house chief of staff rumsfeld owed a debt of gratitude to former white house confidante and rumsfeld friend donald kendal , pepsi\u2019s chairman . the pepsi announcement and aggressive marketing ( millions of gumballs , a red and white swirl , tough contracts ) made nutrasweet known in every home .\nin november 1983 hayes , under fire for accepting corporate gifts , left the agency and went to searle\u2019s public - relations firm as senior medical advisor . later searle lawyer robert shapiro named aspartame nutrasweet . monsanto purchased searle . rumsfeld received a $ 12 million bonus . shapiro is now monsanto president .\ngiven this record , it is little wonder that many health - conscious people believe avoiding nutrasweet improves their quality of life . if and when a scientific consensus concludes that aspartame puts some , if not all , of its consumers at risk , it will be much too late . the point is to eat safely now . remember : the brain you save may be your own .\nmany health - conscious people believe that avoiding aspartame , found in over 5000 products under brand names such as equal and nutrasweet , can improve their quality of life . the history of this synthetic sweetener\u2019s approval by the u . s . food and drug administration ( fda ) , including a long record of consumer complaints and the agency\u2019s demonstrated insensitivity to public concern , suggests they\u2019re right .\nwith the introduction of nutrasweet ( tm ) , consumers began drinking as much as six times more diet drinks . in 1985 , 800 million pounds of aspartame soft drinks were consumed . that translates into 5 . 8 pounds per person , a figure which has probably doubled by now . sales of diet sodas grew five times faster in 1988 than those of regular sodas , with two million american households .\nin recommending against approval , the board said searle ' s studies were scientifically deficient and did not demonstrate reasonable safety . after entering the body , the components of aspartame are rapidly released nto the blood stream . methanol , a deadly metabolic poison , is apparently the first to be separated . how many people who abstain from drinking alcoholic beverages are regular consumers of methyl alcohol as users of drinks with nutrasweet ?\nthe nutrasweet company ' s library of diet , nutrition and health information on sweeteners is available to you at this site . here you can learn about the remarkable benefits of aspartame as a non - nutritive sweetener . we ' ll help you find information on its discovery and the results of more than 20 years of intensive scientific study . click on any of the topics below or use the search function to go where you want .\nnutrasweet ( tm ) is a synthetic chemical additive . it is not a natural product derived from banana plants or cows as implied by tv commercials . rather , it is - a man - made substance composed of three ingredients which are natural , but never found together in nature in such a combination . it is composed of two amino acids , phenylaianine and aspartic acid , as well as methyl alcohol , also known as methanol .\nneotame is a new - generation , high - intensity sweetener , designed to deliver a clean , sweet taste like sugar , with no added calories . in addition to being great tasting and functional , neotame ' s potency - it is 40 times sweeter than nutrasweet and 8 , 000 times sweeter than sugar - is expected to deliver substantial value to food and beverage manufacturers because it will enable them to use significantly lower levels than other sweetening alternatives .\nthe nutrasweet ( tm ) ingredient , phenylalanine , is known to be toxic to the - brain in large dosesas a free aminio acid . the amino acid can cause mental retardation and seizures in people with phenylketonuria ( pku ) , a genetic disorder . but their numbers are relatively small ( about 1 in 15 , 000 ) and most are careful to avoid phenylal . the problem , according to dr . wurtman , is the rest of us .\nnutrasweet ( tm ) , the trade name for the sweetener aspartame , was developed by the b . d . searle pharmaceutical company and is now consumed by more than 100 million persons in the united states several times daily . searle ' s 100 million per year advertising campaign , the largest ever for an ingredient , is clearly paying for itself and a whole lot more . during 1986 , aspartame grossed - more than 750 million for the pharmaceutical company .\nmonsanto was one of the companies to bid for part of searle after the searle family , which controlled 34 percent of the company , announced last september that it wanted to diversify its holdings , thus prompting management to seek buyers for all or part of the company . according to wall street sources , monsanto had entered into a joint venture with another company to buy searle ' s pharmaceutical and consumer products divisions , while a third company had offered to buy the aspartame division , which markets nutrasweet and equal .\nduring the early 1970 ' s , searle submitted the results of more than 100 tests which persuaded the federal drug administration ( fda ) that aspartame was safe . however , during the fda ' s approval deliberations , several scientists , more notably dr . richard wurtman , a professor of neuroendocrinology at mit , raised serious questions about the sweetener ' s safety . as a result , the agency created a public board of inquiry to audit the searle tests . the board , headed by walle nauta , a professor of psychology and brain science at mit , recommended against approving nutrasweet ( tm ) .\nin his preface , he states - aspartame is potentially dangerous and may produce - a wide variety of physical and mental symptoms , most of which now go - unrecognized or are misinterpreted as serious illnesses . these misdiagnosed cases are often referred to doctor after doctor at great expense to the patients and health care system . these patients are then treated with a host of other drugs , often adding additional side - effects , or banished to - psychiatry while the simple cause , nutrasweet ( tm ) , goes untreated . v an exceptional physician , dr . roberts has published more than 2000 articles and letters in leading medical journals and written five books , including the highly respected medical text + aci - difficult diagnosis : a guide to the - interpretation of severe illness .\nurltoken no longer supports internet explorer 9 or earlier . please upgrade your browser .\nthe monsanto company announced today that it would pay about $ 2 . 7 billion to acquire g . d . searle & company , the diversified drug company that makes aspartame , the artificial sweetener .\nsearle , which is based in skokie , ill . , accepted monsanto ' s $ 65 - a - share cash offer just four months after it had announced that it would remain independent .\nlast fall , searle officials said they were seeking to sell parts or all of the company , but the company ' s board decided last march that the company should remain independent after the bids it received were below what management had been seeking .\nmonsanto , a st . louis - based chemical company , has long said it was interested in acquiring searle ' s drug business as a way for monsanto to bring to market the drugs it is developing in its biotechnology laboratories .\nas profit margins in the bulk petrochemical business have been squeezed , many chemical companies have looked for new directions , and monsanto is staking much of its future in biotechnology and pharmaceuticals .\nmonsanto is one of the world ' s leading producers of herbicide and is a worldwide supplier of electronic - grade silicon . the company also makes astroturf . it had earnings of $ 439 million on sales of $ 6 . 7 billion last year .\n' ' we have said for some time that we were interested in the pharmaceutical business , ' ' said richard j . mahoney , monsanto ' s chief executive officer . ' ' we didn ' t have a development and marketing skill in that area , but the searle company did in precisely the pharmaceutical specialities that interested us . ' '\nto help finance the deal , monsanto said it would sell its oil and gas assets , which had revenues of $ 203 million last year .\nwilliam r . young , a senior vice president with dean witter reynolds inc . , estimated that monsanto would get about $ 900 million for those assets , and he suggested that monsanto would sell another $ 600 million in assets . ' ' i think the merger is a pretty good deal , ' ' he said . ' ' monsanto needed a sales force to market pharmaceuticals and they needed people with expertise in dealing with the f . d . a . searle provides all this . ' '\nlast march 25 , however , searle announced that its board had rejected the offers . wall street sources said the offers totaled about $ 55 a share , or $ 2 . 7 billion .\nsearle in 1984 had earnings of $ 162 million on sales of $ 1 . 25 billion . searle stock was the second most active on the new york stock exchange yesterday , closing at $ 63 . 75 , up $ 4 . monsanto stock was the seventh most active , closing at $ 50 . 25 , up 50 cents .\nfrom the new york times . you may opt - out at any time .\nyou agree to receive occasional updates and special offers for the new york times ' s products and services .\nmr . young of dean witter said : ' ' the key here was that they sold one company in one quick , neat deal . before they were asked to sell it in three or four parts , which would not have worked out as neatly . ' '\nmr . mahoney , who will remain chief executive of the merged company , said that after searle rejected monsanto ' s offer for the pharmaceutical division , monsanto began a study of the sweetener division , which had $ 585 million in sales last year . ' ' we looked at its affordability and decided it looked good , ' ' said mr . mahoney , whose company was represented by goldman , sachs & company .\nlast thursday , monsanto ' s board voted to make searle an offer for the whole company , and the offer was made on friday .\n' ' we closed the window on offers last march , ' ' said john e . robson , searle ' s president . ' ' unsolicited and unexpected , monsanto came back . ' '\nmr . mahoney and donald h . rumsfeld , searle ' s chairman , negotiated on wednesday morning , and searle said late wednesday that it would accept the offer . ' ' monsanto ' s original offer was a few dollars below what searle finally accepted , ' ' one source close to the negotiations said .\nsources close to the deal said that mr . rumsfeld , a former secretary of defense , had been offered a job in the merged company . mr . rumsfeld would not comment .\nmr . mahoney said the merger ' ' would rapidly accelerate monsanto ' s timetable for becoming an important factor in the health - care industry . ' '\nunder the agreement , monsanto will make a cash tender offer for all of searle ' s outstanding shares . the tender offer is not conditioned upon any minimum number of shares being tendered .\nshares not purchased in the tender offer will be exchanged for $ 65 in cash when searle is merged into monsanto as a wholly owned subsidiary .\nsearle family members , who now own about 20 percent of searle stock - the company purchased 7 . 5 million of their shares last april - gave monsanto an option to purchase their shares for $ 65 each as part of the agreement . in additon , searle granted monsanto an option to buy 7 . 7 million unissued shares of searle ' s common stock at $ 65 a share . the two options would give monsanto about 32 percent of the outstanding shares . monsanto officials said the purpose of the options was to bar any other potential buyer from coming along .\nwe are continually improving the quality of our text archives . please send feedback , error reports , and suggestions to archive _ feedback @ nytimes . com .\naccessibility concerns ? email us at accessibility @ urltoken . we would love to hear from you .\ndoctype html public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 0 transitional / / en\nj . w . childs associates , a leading private investment firm located in boston , focuses on acquiring and growing middle - market companies in partnership with management . childs has substantial experience in the food , beverage and food ingredient business .\nthis site uses cookies . by continuing to browse this business wire site ( and / or any other business wire website ) , you accept the use of cookies .\nwe will continue delivering exceptional value and building on our long - term relationships with customers on a global basis ,\nsaid petray .\nwe will do this by producing the highest quality aspartame in the world , continually improving operational efficiencies to remain the lowest cost producer and by providing unprecedented technical , r & d ; and regulatory support .\nj . w . childs associates , l . p . , a leading private investment firm located in boston , manages $ 1 . 5 billion in capital . the firm focuses on acquiring and growing middle - market companies in partnership with management and has substantial experience in the food , beverage and food ingredient industries . current portfolio companies and former investments include ghirardelli chocolate company , empire kosher poultry , general nutrition centers and chevys\nfresh mex\u00ae\nmexican restaurant chain , plus many non - food consumer companies .\naspartame , which is about 200 times sweeter than sugar , is widely used to sweeten diet sodas .\nlow - cost imports now dominate the aspartame market , making it impossible for us to sustain a profitable business . . . ,\nchief executive william defer said in a statement .\nthe company said it would offer severance payments and placement assistance to the about 210 people employed at the plant .\nbeverage companies have struggled to hold on to customers amid fears about the safety of fda - approved aspartame , which has sweetened diet soda for 30 years .\nhowever , the european union ' s food safety watchdog said in december that aspartame posed no health risks at currently approved consumption levels .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 strict / / en\nurltoken\nin october 1980 the public board of inquiry ( pboi ) impaneled by the fda to evaluate aspartame safety found that the chemical caused an unacceptable level of brain tumors in animal testing . based on this fact , the pboi ruled that aspartame should not be added to the food supply .\nthis ruling capped 15 years of regulatory ineptitude , chicanery and deception by the fda and the searle drug company , aspartame\u2019s discoverer and manufacturer ( acquired by monsanto in 1985 ) , and kicked off another two decades of maneuvering , manipulating and dissembling by fda , searle and monsanto .\nin 1965 , a searle scientist licked some of a new ulcer drug from his fingers and discovered the sweet taste of aspartame . eureka ! selling this chemical as a food additive to hundreds of millions of healthy people every day would mean many more dollars than limited sales to the much smaller group of ulcer sufferers .\nsearle , a drug company with little experience in food regulation , began studies to comply with the law \u2014 but which failed to do so . its early tests of the substance showed it produced microscopic holes and tumors in the brains of experimental mice , epileptic seizures in monkeys , and was converted by animals into dangerous substances , including formaldehyde .\nin 1974 , however , in spite of the information in its files , the fda approved aspartame as a dry - foods additive . but the agency also made public for the first time the data supporting a food - additive decision . this data was subsequently reviewed by renowned brain researcher john olney from washington university in st . louis , and other scientists .\ndr . olney discovered two studies showing brain tumors in rats and petitioned fda for a public hearing . consumer action for improved foods and drugs ( represented by the author of this piece ) also petitioned for a public hearing based on the approval process having been based on sloppy science and the product\u2019s having reportedly caused epileptic seizures in monkeys and possible eye damage .\ndr . olney had already shown that aspartic acid ( one aspartame component ) caused microscopic holes in the brains of rats after each feeding . aspartame also includes phenylalinine , which causes pku in a small number of susceptible children , and methyl , or wood , alcohol which is neurotoxic in large amounts .\nfaced with this array of possible health dangers , fda granted the hearing requests . in lieu of withdrawing its aspartame approval , the agency prevailed on searle to refrain from marketing the sweetener until after completion of the hearing process . it then proposed that a public board of inquiry ( pboi ) review the matter .\nin july of 1975 , as the fda prepared for the pboi , an fda inspector conducted a routine review of the searle\u2019s skokie ill . , testing facilities and found many deviations from proper procedures . this report led the fda commissioner to empanel a special commissioner\u2019s task force to review searle\u2019s labs .\nin december of 1975 the task force reported serious problem with searle research on a wide range of products , including aspartame . it found 11 pivotal studies conducted in a manner so flawed as to raise doubts about aspartame safety and create the possibility of serious criminal liability for searle .\nthe fda then stayed aspartame\u2019s approval . it also contracted , over serious internal objection , with a group of university pathologists ( paid by searle ) to review most of the studies , set up a task force to review three studies and asked the u . s . attorney for chicago to seek a grand jury review of the monkey seizure study .\nthe pathologists paid by searle only reviewed failure to properly report data and not the study\u2019s design or conduct . they found no serious problems . the fda task force found searle\u2019s key tumor safety study unreliable , but was ignored . the u . s . attorney let the statue of limitations run out , then ( along with two aides ) proceeded to join searle\u2019s law firm .\nwhile these committees met , the fda organized the pboi . searle , the petitioners and the fda bureau of foods each nominated three members for the board and the fda commissioner selected one member from each list . the board , which convened in january of 1980 , rejected petitioners\u2019 request to include the commissioner\u2019s task force information in its deliberations . still , in october 1980 , based on its limited review , the board blocked aspartame marketing until the tumor studies could be explained . unless the commissioner overruled the board , the matter was closed .\nin november 1980 , however , the country elected ronald reagan president . donald rumsfeld ( former congressman from skokie , former white house chief of staff , former secretary of defense and since january 1977 president of searle ) joined the reagan transition team . a full court press against the board decision began .\nin january 1981 rumsfeld told a sales meeting , according to one attendee , that he would call in his chips and get aspartame approved by the end of the year . on january 25th , the day the new president took office , the previous fda commissioner\u2019s authority was suspended , and the next month , the commissioner\u2019s job went to dr . arthur hull hayes .\ntransition records do not show why the administration chose hayes , a professor and defense department contract researcher . in july hayes , defying fda advisors , approved aspartame for dry foods \u2014 his first major decision . in november 1983 the fda approved aspartame for soft drinks \u2014 hayes\u2019 last decision .\nshortly after the fda soft - drink approval , searle began test marketing , and complaints began to arrive at the fda \u2014 of such reactions as dizziness , blurred vision , headaches , and seizures . the complaints were more serious than the agency had ever received on any food additive , at the same time , scientists began looking more closely at this manufactured chemical sweetener .\nin 1985 , the fda asked the centers for disease control ( cdc ) to review the first 650 complaints ( there are now over 10 , 000 ) . cdc found that the symptoms in approximately 25 % of the complainants had stopped and then restarted , corresponding with their having stopped and then restarted , either purposely or by accident , aspartame consumption .\nthe cdc also identified several specific subjects whose symptoms stopped and started as they stopped and started consuming aspartame . the fda discounted the report . the day the fda released the cdc report , pepsi cola \u2014 having obtained an advance copy \u2014 announced its switch to aspartame with a worldwide media blitz .\nat the same time , according to data released in 1995 , human brain tumors like those in the animal studies rose 10 % and previously benign tumors turned virulent . searle and fda\u2019s deputy commissioner said the data posed no problem . two years later this same fda official became vice president of clinical research for searle .\nfrom 1985 to 1995 , researchers did about 400 aspartame studies . they were divided almost evenly between those that gave assurances and those that raised questions about the sweetener . most instructively , searle paid for 100 % of those finding no problem . all studies paid for by non - industry sources raised questions .\njames s . turner , esq . , is a partner in the 27 - year - old washington , d . c . consumer - interest law firm of swankin and turner . he is the author of the chemical feast : the nader report on the food and drug administration , making your own baby food , and a number of law journal and popular media articles .\nin the \u201970s my first wife drank tab believing it would help with her constant sinus drainage due to many allergies and keep her from gaining weight . when diet coke came along she began drinking it . a great deal of the time she drank it and always when she ate out . in her last year or so she bought a half gallon of it and drank it throughout her work day . she had more severe and longer last headaches and body pains . she gave up balancing our checkbooks and was having difficulty with at least numbers . she began having a headache for a month . one day on her way to work she blamed out three times ! i picked her up from work and eventually she was admitted to the emergency room . a scan found the \u2018trademark\u2019 glioblastoma multiform . it was stage 4 , inoperable . she was given 6 months to three years . she lived 8 very difficult , painful months . the autopsy showed 2 tumors in her brain and one in her brain stem . she was a great woman , loving wife and mother who had taught in jr . high and been a pastor . it would have been so simple to avoid aspertame . she would probably be with us today . we didn\u2019t know . now you do .\nnow we know where michael j . fox got his degenerative disease from , after peddling coke in the 80s\u2026\ni was a big soda junkie going back to my childhood . drinking regular sodas until all the sugar began its detrimental damage , from weight gain to tooth decay , not to mention gas , bloating , etc . so i switched to diet big - time and was consuming bottles and cans every day\u2013until i began getting regular headaches and problems ( including weight gain\u2013from diet ? ) . i started reading about aspartame poisoning and how the stuff decays into formaldahyde and all\u2026 a few years ago i went cold turkey on all soda beverages and in no time at all , 99 % of my headaches disappeared ! i also had more energy and perhaps a bit more health . today i only drink tap water ( which is well water in my house ) , ideally boiled on my stove and served as black tea . now i only drink soda\u2026socially\u2026and very rarely on special occasions .\ni used to drink only diet sodas , eat anything diet , \u201clite\u201d low calorie . i was always intent on trying to lose weight . then i started having seizures \u2013 strong enough ones that i almost died . i was revived 3 times . then the shakes started , and the \u201cbrain fog\u201d , lack of concentration , unable to reason , i couldn\u2019t walk without a cane . i was diagnosed with parkinson\u2019s disease , and given heavy duty drugs . since one should not drink alcohol with parkinson\u2019s meds , i would always order diet soda\u2019s when out for the evening\u2026 . constantly continuing to poison my body , unbeknownst to me . i was taking parkinson\u2019s meds for 6 years before a new neurologist discovered that i didn\u2019t have the deadly disease after all , but what i had was aspartame poisoning . years of violent shaking and stammering , of seizures , of living like an idiot who couldn\u2019t think like a rational person , and it was all because of aspartame . i now avoid it like the plague . if my story helps one person , i will be happy . please don\u2019t eat or drink anything that says diet , low cal , or sugar free without reading the labels . no - one should go through what i did .\nif monsanto is behind it , regardless of what it is , it\u2019s to be avoided like the plague .\nhey jasper , everything is poisonous you muppet ! even water\u2026 its the dose that matters .\ni hope the u . s sort out their shit and get it together soon , my precious baby boy passed away of brain cancer here in nz and we have a disgusting healthcare system here i am ashamed to call myself a kiwi now\nonce i heard the negativity and poison of aspertame , and to read labels , i cut off the poison little packages , the blue and yellow ones . yet , i had a slow reckoning in not eating the \u201cdiet\u201d products because i believed these foods were good . then again i hear about what aspertame does to our body and what a negative it is . i finally decided not to eat anything that says\u2026low calorie , no sugar added and it reads \u201cdiet\u201d\u2026yeah , i read it again and say , poison ! ! ! ! ! ! ! so i drink more water with limon , or even a little real sugar , sugar is bad if i overdo it , but i have learned that sugar\u2026less is more . i don\u2019t crave sweets , just on holidays . i am using stevia , and i am learning in my old age , and teaching my adult children the dangers of the chemicals in our food . that natural foods are better and safer , to think before just buying sweets , diet foods . just to think of what it will do to our bodies and of any side effects that could be detrimental and even early death . i enjoyed reading all about aspertame , and also all the comments people left here for me . i am grateful , i also know that knowledge is power . this knowledge is freedom of evil .\nare we talking about gary johnson who must be about\u2026\u2026well 14 or 15 at most \u2026 . plus\u2026 he was 29 / 30 so he is maybe 72 years old now ? he worked for monsanto in the uk . that gary johnson ? interesting .\nso , thirty - two years after this substance was proven to cause brain tumors , i\u2019m ordering dinner with a friend , the waitress asks , \u201canything to drink with that ? \u201d and he replies , \u201cyeah , i\u2019ll have a diet coke . \u201d they drove this poison to market despite all evidence that it is unsafe to consume . these corrupt business - people would have us all breathing nerve gas if they could convince us it would make us appear younger , thinner or more beautiful . when corporate greed meets consumer vanity , billions are at stake and it seems nothing can dam the river of cash at stake .\nhw and gw bush own huge shares of pfizer pharmaceutical and used the fda as an excuse to let people die here when there was a flu vaccine shortage . rick perry gets kickbacks from merck and tried to enact law that would force teenage girls to get unneeded hpv inoculations that would only stop one of a dozen strains of hpv . trials showed many girls had horrible side effects . big pharma , insurance companies and the mic ( military industrial complex ) run america through our corrupt congressmen many of whom have obviously been \u201clobbied\u201d ( bribed ) in the same way big pharma and the insurance companies wrote the aca law ( obamacare ) so they could exclude giving full - life medical care ( death panels ) to the baby - boomers who\u2019ve paid their insurance premiums all their lives . you\u2019ll be given pain pills and paid incentives to \u201cself - terminate\u201d once you get any \u201cexpensive illnesses\u201d the insurance board decides is not in their financial best interest to treat late in your life .\ndid you know there\u2019s a drink in new zealand that is sweetened with stevia ? i think they are the first soft drink in the world to use stevia as a sweetener instead of nasty synthetics and chemicals . you can buy it in australia and nz , not sure about anywhere else though . here\u2019s their website urltoken\ni live in new zealand . the main difference with this ch\u2019i sparkling herbal drink is that it does not contain erythritol . zevia and the other stevia soft drinks contain quite a bit of erythritol . there is quite a difference in the calories attributed to erythritol in various countries . some declare it as calorie free , some declare it as delivering calories and some experts think that the more erythritol you consume the better the flora in your gut become at digesting it to extract energy ( ie more calories )\njust found this site , after being given an apparently dead stevia plant , which i am watering , because the leaves have not wilted , are still green , and i may be able to save it , and will plant it . for many years , i avoided aspartame , found that it was causing terrible problems in many people , and know that the corruption in government is crimes against humanity , and we do not charge them , they are given bonuses in the millions while killing us with their lies . monsanto is evil , and needs to be dismantled , to start with . searles as well . let us take back our government . feed our children safely , and stop their evil .\ni have found out the hard way to avoid aspertame . i was drinking a diet drink daily that was processed with aspertame along with diet desserts that contained aspertame . i lost the use of my left arm and quit the aspertame use . a couple of years later i forgot that crystal light contained aspertame and drank quite a bit of it . i started having symptoms of a heart attack , went to the er and was told they couldn\u2019t find anything . i asked myself what i had done differently and remembered the episode that i had before . cut out the crystal light and all symptoms disapeared . i shudder to think what might have happened to me had i not discontinued the aspartame usage .\nhave you considered you may actually have another condition which reacts badly with aspartame ( and most likely other substances ) ? go to a doctor .\njasper it seems important to you that aspertame is safe to eat . can you explain why you think this ?\nmaybe you should read my issues that mimicked parkinson\u2019s disease . aspartame is poison . no way around it .\nthe subject who is truly loyal to the chief magistrate will neither advise nor submit to arbitrary measures .\naspartame is more commonly known as the ingredient used in equal , the blue packets of sweetener often found on tables at restaurants .\nthe privately held company said wednesday that it expects to shut down a major portion of a plant that employs about 210 workers , including contractors , by year - end as a result . that will leave it with only about 10 to 20 employees to focus on its two other smaller sweeteners , the company said .\nwelcome to the globe and mail\u2019s comment community . this is a space where subscribers can engage with each other and globe staff . non - subscribers can read and sort comments but will not be able to engage with them in any way . click here to subscribe .\nif you would like to write a letter to the editor , please forward it to letters @ urltoken . readers can also interact with the globe on facebook and twitter .\nwelcome to the globe and mail\u2019s comment community . this is a space where subscribers can engage with each other and globe staff .\nwe aim to create a safe and valuable space for discussion and debate . that means :\ndue to technical reasons , we have temporarily removed commenting from our articles . we hope to have this fixed soon . thank you for your patience . if you are looking to give feedback on our new site , please send it along to feedback @ urltoken . if you want to write a letter to the editor , please forward to letters @ urltoken .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 0 transitional / / en\nsince aspartame is intensely sweet , very little is required to sweeten foods and beverages . therefore products sweetened with aspartame are usually lower in calories .\nmonsanto stock jumped after pepsi ' s annoucement , gaining $ 1 . 875 a share , to $ 68 . 25 , on the new york stock exchange .\na brand of aspartame used in a low - calorie sweetener and in other processed foods , as soft drinks .\nurltoken unabridged based on the random house unabridged dictionary , \u00a9 random house , inc . 2018\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 transitional / / en\nit looks like sugar , tastes like sugar ( so i ' m told ) , even feels like sugar . but it has virtually no calories , doesn ' t rot your teeth , and , unlike saccharin , has not been proven to cause cancer . the advertisements say it ' s as natural as a glass of milk and a banana . i always say if it sounds too good to be true , it probably is .\nfood manufacturers have switched from sugar to aspartame in unprecedented numbers . this food additive , marketed as a food , is now found in over 1200 products , including everything from baked goods and breakfast cereals , to children ' s vitamins , laxatives and drugs . in fact , it ' s hard to find a packaged product that doesn ' t contain aspartame . but nowhere is the artificial sweetener more visible than in cans of diet soft drinks .\nwhy are so many people drinking so many aspartane - sweetened drinks ? partly because tap water is unhealthy , but mainly because sugars are addictive and because aspartame creates an increased thirst .\nrarely found in its free form , methyl alcohol is usually derived or produced from other substances . it can cause serious tissue damage , including blindness , and even death . one of the reasons methanol is so toxic is becausethe body lacks the necessary enzymes to detoxify it . its rate of elimination is five times slower than a similar amount of ethyl alcohol , as found in whisky , beer and wine . for aspartame to be eliminated at all , the body must first convert it to formaldehyde , then to formic acid and ultimately to carbon - dioxide .\nan estimated two percent of the u . s . population , or about 4 . 5 million people , have one of the two genes necessary for pku . they do not develop the disease , but may be sensitive to phenylal . unfortunately , there is no test for the one gene condition .\ndr . wurtman says that a typical adult who drinks about four or five aspartame sweetened soft drinks a day might introduce enough phenylal into the brain to affect the synthesis of brain neurotransniitters , possibly leading to mood swings , irritability , anxiety , depression , insomnia , headaches , high blood pressure , increased appetite and even seizures .\nthe relative concentration of phenytal and spartic acid , the two amino acids in aspartame , is ten times higher than found in foods . aspartame promotion literature implies that the body treats these two amino acids differently than if they were derived from fruits , vegetables , milk or meat . many researchers strongly disagree with the promotional claims .\nphysician and aspartame researcher , dr . h . j . roberts , m . d . , says , there are profound differences in both the rate of digestion and the degree of digestion and the degree of absorption depending on whether these amino acids are provided by food or by aspartame . consumed in their natural state , in foods , these aminoacids are digested and released into the bloodstream slowly , he says , buffered and balanced by other amino acids .\nwhen aspartame is consumed , however , especially in beverages , the body is suddenly deluged with large amounts of phenylal and aspartic acid , which can - then cross into the brain unopposed and cause significant disturbances of the brain neurotransmitters and endocrine functions .\nin 1984 , soon after the introduction of aspartame , dr . roberts noticed clusters of symptoms that even he , the doctor who wrote the book on difficult - diagnosis , could not diagnose or effectively treat .\nif you must use a sweetener , a truly natural and healthful alternative to aspartame is the juice from the brazilian shrub , stevia , which is 30 to 40 - times sweeter than sucrose , has been used as a sweetener in south america for - several hundred years and in japan for 20 years . two drops of the liquid extract equals one teaspoon of table sugar and is less than one calorie . one teaspoon finely ground stevia powder is equivalent to one cup of sugar ."]}
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", "topic": 9}], "title": "airsea lines", "paragraphs": ["airsea lines offers sightseeing , charter and sheduled services with island hopping capabilities in the ionian region .\ndhc6 300 twin otter flight from the greek island corfu to paxos . airsea lines gouvia corfu 2006 .\ntravel over the greek seas with a hydroplane . airsea lines offers daily routes ( click for flight route table )\nit was a canadian company , airsea lines , that was behind the original effort back in 2005 , before abandoning it for good in the summer of 2009 .\nairsea lines confirmed it will fully refund passengers booked on flights to the aegean and the company hopes to be able to offer alternative destinations to passengers who still wish to travel . airsea lines asserts that the suspension of the flights to the aegean is in no way connected to the legal battle between the company and olympic airlines .\nairsea lines will make an historic landing on the river thames on tuesday , as it flies one of its dhc - 6 twin otter aircraft into london for demonstrations .\nthe landing is a nostalgic reminder of the golden age of travel ,\nairsea lines says .\nbefore the second world war seaplanes regularly used the thames for flights to egypt and india .\nthe only scheduled service seaplane operator in europe , airsea lines flies to nine destinations in greece and italy , and plans to expand operations with services to the uk in the near future .\nairsea lines officially suspended its programmed flights from lavrio seadrome to islands in the aegean but it said it would continue flights as planned for the ionian islands and brindisi , italy , from patra .\nairsea lines is expected to be the main customer . the company currently has nine aircraft in europe but wants to increase this to 50 - including at least 10 in the uk - by 2012 .\nin september of 2004 for the first time in nearly 70 years airsea lines limited ( \u201casli\u201d ) , through its greek subsidiaries asl gr and pegasus established ownership of the first commercial seaplane operation in greece .\nnice ferry flight in today , on it ' s way to greece for airsea lines . still with it ' s canadian registration , c - fqwe , can ' t find any history on the airframe .\nairsea lines is implementing the airkiosk system for inventory , distribution and passenger management , as it steps up the use of its website as a primary sales , marketing and communications tool for both consumers and the travel trade .\nairsea lines is launching a redesigned website , one of several expansion initiatives , at the world travel market exhibition in london ( november 6 - 9 , 2006 ) . the new website introduction includes demonstrations of online reservations powered by the airkiosk system .\nairsea lines came to fill in the inadequacies of the current transportation system by offering seaplanes as an alternative mode of transport . under its commercial brand pegasus aviation and partly owned by harbour air in canada , airsea lines started flying tourists and residents from corfu to paxos with two aircraft ( twin otters ) , giving an end to the uncomfortable and long slow ferry journeys that take the gloss off island - hopping holidays in greece , while offering a quick , affordable , safe and exciting alternative .\nairsea lines is a canadian - owned company founded in 2003 by mike patellis and steve earle , the airline ' s ceo . greg mcdougal , owner of the largest scheduled service seaplane operator in the world , harbour air of canada , is an investor .\naccording to an airsea lines representative , the fact that hydroplanes had to use ground airports for maintenance resulted in problems for the company ? s timetables due to the airports ? limited operating hours , illustrating the bureaucratic problems that led to the failure of the effort .\ntickets can be booked here or by calling our call center at 801 - 11 - 800 - 600 ( for domestic use ) and / or + 30 - 210 - 9402012 . travel experts and tour operators can contact airsea lines\u2019 sales department at + 30 210 940 2880 .\nhydroplane flights in the aegean began on may 16 , 2009 , and were stopped in august that year . airsea lines attributed the termination of services to the lack of sea runways , delays in receiving more aircraft and serious problems in the use of ground airports for aircraft maintenance .\nairsea lines , which runs services in the mediterranean and canada , has unveiled plans to bring at least 10 aircraft to britain during the next five years . the company has earmarked three\nhubs\n, or areas around the country in which they will operate services . these are the lake district , north wales and london .\nthe airkiosk solution\nprovides the company with a state - of - the - art reservation system capable of meeting our needs now and well into the future ,\nairsea lines says .\nin addition to reservations the system generates passenger and operations data critical to the revenue management and scheduling programs operated by the company .\nnice ferry flight in today , on it ' s way to greece for airsea lines . still with it ' s canadian registration , c - fqwe , can ' t find any history on the airframe . here ' s some photos of it taxiing out the morning . . . . . . . . . . . . . cheers , chris\nthe company also failed to obtain a hub in attica , as the concession of a part of lavrio port in southeastern attica proved insufficient for airsea lines : access was pricey and time - consuming for passengers , while strong winds in the summer created serious flight safety issues . plans for the creation of a hub between palaio faliro and neo faliro never got off the ground .\nedit . i can see where you are coming from considering the colour scheme , but the airsea is msn . 768 and west coast air ' s are 40 , 106 , 51 , 96 , 176 and 94 .\nairsea lines mostly flew to destinations in the ionian sea , linking the islands there with patra , ioannina and volos on the greek mainland as well as brindisi in italy . headed by greek - canadian michalis patelis , the company received promises from the leadership at the transport ministry that sea runways would be created and that the necessary legislation would be drawn up , but he also faced the legal wrath of olympic airlines , which back then belonged to the state .\nforget endless check - in lines , cramped waiting areas and big crowds . air juan brings back the ease and allure of flying and the romance of travel . you choose who you want to fly with , where you want to fly , and when you want to fly .\nafter a year of successful operations with a proven quality service and happy passengers , our company expanded with scheduled flights from corfu to paxos , lefkada , patra , and ithaki . in addition , the first ever direct seaplane route from corfu to brindisi giving residents and tourists of both greece and italy a wider choice of places to explore and an easy solution to hopping around this stunning region ( check schedule for destinations mentioned above ) . airsea lines is a greek owned company , which is supported with the knowledge and expertise that has been developed with harbour air of canada , the largest seaplane operator in the world .\nnice to see some decent photos of a twotter in airsealines colours . i remember reading about the setting up of the routes on the harbour air website some time ago ( air sea lines is a subsidiary of harbour air ) , but this is the first i ' ve seen of a machine in the new colours .\ngms1991 the story goes something like this . there was a travel trade show at the xl trade centre at london docklands a couple of months back . a twin otter sx - bvp of air sea lines from greece landed on the thames and moored near the centre for a number of days . this is the company that is interested in possible running twin otters for the 2012 olympics as some of the competitions are a long coach ride and the olympic village is near the docklands to operate of the thames and land possible near some of the events on water like sailing a plymouth to name just one . not only they ewuld like with the help of other twin otter operators to get the production line open again , so there is a lot happening to do with the twin otter lets hope it come off .\nfor inquiries related to this message please contact support . for sales inquiries , please visit urltoken\nif you believe this to be in error , please confirm below that you are not a robot by clicking\ni ' m not a robot\nbelow .\nplease make sure your browser supports javascript and cookies and that you are not blocking them from loading . for more information you can review the terms of service and cookie policy .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nif this is your first visit , be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above . you may have to register before you can post : click the register link above to proceed . to start viewing messages , select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below .\nnice twotter ! beats the normal traffic at the moment . nice to see klm 738 !\na very long delivery flight ! it left vancouver international on 7 / 3 to saskatoon , then to iqaluit ( cyfb ) , sondre stromfjord ( bgsf ) and presumably to reykjavik . it is extremely unlikely that this is a new build aircraft . it was registered on 7th december , 2007 . according to the press release from viking on 4th july , they had received orders for 16 new aircraft and deliveries would begin within eighteen months .\nnice catch ! fyi i have it as . . . c - fqwe dhc6 - 300 con no : 768 damaged 1985 colliding with ap - bcg then repaired its history was c - gfjc , ap - bch assumed this when damaged ? , n768jm , c - fqwe hope this helps mike\npakistan , eqypt , malta , u . s . bet he didn ' t expect to be making the reverse journey to greece at some time ! so that will be at least three cross atlantic trips . urltoken\nthe mind once expanded by a new idea never returns to its original size .\nthats one nice looking twotter there great shots aswel chris . just wondering is this ex west coast air ? james\nthats one nice looking twotter there great shots aswel chris . just wondering is this ex west coast air ? james\nshouldn ' t think so as it transitted malta in 1 / 07 to the u . s . and was cancelled in the u . s . in 9 / 07 .\ni think this little birdie has got some stories to tell indeed ! i wonder what it was doing in north africa during the time it was between pakistan and malta ? ? gee maybe it ' s got some lovely new log books as well ? ? i love the new livery too and it sure looks like the money on those amphibs . i know it ' s a great machine to fly but it really only carries about 10 to 12 in the back on flight ' s up to 30 minutes ! but if they price it right then it ' s got a fighting chance , otherwise you might as well park it for the economics ! i think a caravan would be better for what they are trying to do or at least just straight floats operations with the dhc - 6 ' s . who knows really but you ' d have thought harbour air had more say in the running of it all ! the new ones aren ' t really offering any improved payload either despite all the press and industry expectations . oh well that ' s my ten cents worth !\nyou can ' t print things like that without an explanation or pm me ! my information is that it was due to leave pakistan on 5 / 10 / 06 . it arrived in malta from egypt on 26 / 1 / 07 , overnighted and flew to malaga the next day . on 18 / 6 / 07 it was being worked on in north carolina . obviously there are gaps in the time line where your ' nefarious ' activities may have taken place . i believe the aircraft started life as c - gfjc . whilst registered as n768jm , it belonged to f & m aviation in delaware , a common procedure for shell companies and genuine companies .\n\u200bat ibm , when performance review time rolls around , staff get judged not only on their past achievements but also on how they might pe . . .\nsamsung has taken the \u2018make in india\u2019 initiative to another level by launching \u2018 . . .\ncopyright \u00a9 2018 bennett , coleman & co . ltd . all rights reserved . for reprint rights : times syndication service\none of the most romantic modes of air travel , which faded with the british empire , is set to return as plans are made for a fleet of seaplanes that will fly to destinations across britain .\nin the golden age of the seaplane in the 1930s and 1940s , the\nempire boats\nof imperial airways would fly , complete with library , cocktail bar and smoking lounge , from southampton to south africa , with stops that included - athens , alexandria , khartoum and lake victoria .\nthe new generation of seaplanes , however , will possess a much shorter range than their earlier counterparts , but the vision behind them is no less ambitious : a new seaplane flight school has been set up and there are proposals for a multi - million pound investment to reintroduce domestic flights .\nmichael patellis , the company ' s president , said :\nseaplane transport is a hidden treasure for britain . water is a natural place to land and there are many places in the country that are well suited to them . they can be a real alternative to cars and trains as well as other forms of air travel . they are safer than helicopters and cheaper to operate . you can fit more passengers on board and they require very little extra infrastructure .\nflights from cardiff to remote bays in north wales and services in the lake district will cater for tourists , while routes from london to lakes and waterways in southern england , are also intended to attract business and commuter use .\nflights from london to the lakes are also possible . one proposal is to offer flights from the capital to oxfordshire , which would cost about \u00a3120 . a test flight has been carried out from london ' s docklands .\nwalter stark , the company ' s uk - based vice - president , said :\nit ' s about offering alternative means of getting people to difficult - to - reach areas . but it is also very much a lifestyle thing . there ' s a real need to be served and we ' re very keen .\nthe company mainly uses the dehavilland twin otter , a rugged and reliable aircraft developed for exploring northern canada , which can carry 19 passengers and land on runways as well as on water . production of the twin otter stopped in 1988 , but restarted this month to meet the expected increase in demand over the next decade .\nthe company is in negotiations with think london , a government - funded agency that encourages foreign companies to invest in the capital , as well as with the welsh assembly and cumbria vision , a company set up to encourage investment in the lake district .\nmoves to fly into the lake district are likely to prove the most problematic . the company will have to secure permission from the lake district national park authority , which has enforced a 10mph speed limit for boats on windermere . seaplanes travel at least six times that speed on landing and take - 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news . urltoken with appropriate and specific direction ( hyperlink ) to the original content . all photographs appearing on this site are not to be downloaded or reproduced in any way , without the prior written permission of the copyright owner .\ngreek travel pages , 6 , psylla str . athens gr 10557 call center : + 30 210 324 7511\ngood to see the twin otter back in production . always thought there was still a market for the aircraft . but surely a floatplane - not a seaplane .\nreal pilots fly boats . . . . . . . maybe it ' s true\nlocation : where i always have been . . . firmly in the real world\ni am sure the company have done their market research here - - - however - - -\nremote bays in north wales\n- - - where , exactly , did they have in mind ? i can only think of the llewyn peninsula in this respect which begs the question - - - - - and i admit i know nothing about floatplane ops . here - - - what about the sea state conditions for landing and take - off given the irish sea is not a placid piece of water at the best of times . i am sure it ' s not a romantic dream to operate these flights - - - but the market must be limited surely as would the operating periods - - - summer months only ? and even then the weather can be fickle enough . i am not being cynical here - - just curious as to how they plan to operate and to where .\ncolwyn bay , porthmadog , menai strait , caernarfon ; just to mention a few .\nthames water have plans for a ginormous reservoir near abingdon and didcot . ironically enough , this was once a proposed area for a new ' london ' airport . . . . but 15 - 18 seat twotter flights from abingdon lake to a seaplane base at london city ( 53 nm as the crow flies ) would be very convenient for many ! 25 minutes from oxfordshire to docklands , perhaps ? particularly now that viking have relaunched production of the aircraft . if the reservoir has to be built , then bring it on ! perhaps farmoor reservoir is already a possibility for such flights ?\nthames water have plans for a ginormous reservoir near abingdon and didcot . ironically enough , this was once a proposed area for a new ' london ' airport . . . .\ndoes it indeed ? whereabouts ? i wonder if the residents of the villages surrounding abingdon and didcot have been consulted yet .\nto travel from ' oxford lake ' to lcy and then on to europe would be a significant possibility . so much pleasanter than flying from thiefrow after a slow trip along the m40 / m25 / m4 . . . but if that includes ' yellow jacket ' idiocy and taking shoes off etc , forget it !\ni think its a good idea and would take a flight for the fun of it . if it becomes a success a cv will heading towards them . now would they pay landing fees or mooring fees because its fact some authority will try and shaft them somehow . in about 1994 / 5 someone was operating a lake seaplane from weymouth bay in dorset . does anyone know what happened to this operation ?\nhow cool could i have a ticket from stn to keswick lake , i hate 6 hr the drive to workington , where my mum and dad live and it looks like cax will never offer pax flights .\ncan anyone see the slightest possibity of permission for a landing area being given in this area ? i cant , unless someone comes up with an electric engined aeroplane . what with the noise polution involved p . s . the folks arround abindon are well aware of the reservoir plans of thames water\nsmall question ? ? ? can a twotter with twenty pax , one stewardess and baggage actually mantain altitude on one engine whilst lugging a pair of floats about ? i ' m told that the maldives fleet carry either bags or pax , but not both on their longer legs . don ' t think i ' d like to be over , or in , oxfordshire if the answers no . i also agree with the above though in that it ' s nice to see the twotter back in production . i have many happy memories of lugging oillies and mail bags around scotland in one thirty years ago . ( god , is it that long ago ! )\nthis is something thats making quite a come back here in the uk . up here in scotland we have loch lomond seaplanes who fly the cessna turbo stationair on charter and pleasure flights from their base at loch lomond . they have though , just been given permission to commence scheduled flights to and from the river clyde in the centre of glasgow , scotlands second largest city . take off from the river clyde .\nthis was my ride out of my maldive hideaway a few years back . they used reverse thrust to back them onto the beach so passengers could walk on board along the port side float dry footed . as i recall there was no problem with baggage and a full load of pax . we were about an hours flying time south of male with two stops on the way . arriving and departing from my island in this way was a real plus for my holiday . i also got my padi open water too !\nlooks like a cracking way for the water utility companies to make more money - charge float - plane operators landing fees for use of reservoirs .\naahhh sun express ! my first twin otter command on sum & sun . where were you xeque ? ari beach my second home ! it was probably me as there were only 3 captains most of the time . its a pitty that they dont exist anymore , i certainly hope that the owners do better with their second airline than they did with us ! ( kingfisher , ub group owned us )\nionian destinations will include the islands of corfu , paxos , ithaki , lefkas as well as patra and the italian port city of brindisi .\nschedules to ionian destinations are presently posted on our website and are available for booking .\nseven years after the first attempt to introduce seaplane services in greece - - seen back then as a promising investment that would offer passengers an alternative mode of transport to the islands - - it appears that sea - borne aircraft will soon get a second chance in this country .\nin a recent meeting with development minister costis hatzidakis , the canadian ambassador in athens , robert peck , expressed interest in the issue , asking for the immediate processing of legislative moves that would allow for hydroplanes to return to service in greece .\nin the summer of 2009 , olympic launched an injunction demanding that the seaplane services to paros and kalymnos be suspended , citing the state - subsidized air service the conventional airline performed to the two aegean islands .\nat the same time , pledges by the competent ministers , michalis liapis ( transport ) and manolis kefaloyiannis ( merchant marine ) , for the licensing of water airstrips at several islands around the country along with subsidies for hydroplane flights to remote islands created huge hopes that were soon dashed .\nthe fact that the greek business environment proved so unfriendly to the investor was what forced the canadian ambassador last week to demand immediate action by the development minister before any investment plan is submitted .\nairsealines would like to announce that the long awaited base of lavrio , serving the athens area is now ready . soon airsealines will start scheduled flights to various destinations in the aegean that will include the islands of mykonos , ios , santorini , paros in the cyclades , as well as kalymnos and kos in the dodecanese ( off the coast of turkey ) .\nother islands in the aegean will follow soon after . our schedule will provide connectivity between islands giving our passengers the capability for true island hopping in greece .\non our website . seating availability is limited , don\u2019t miss the opportunity to travel with a seaplane this season .\nthis blog created february 2007 . today 9 july 2018 , there are a total of 1181 posts .\nto access our news database including exclusive stories reported first by ch - aviation you need to upgrade to ch - aviation . with a ch - aviation subscription you benefit from a wide range of data and information such as :\nfind your perfect island or seaside resort and fly there direct from harbor to beach with our new seaplanes . with one of the longest coastlines in the world , countless lagoons , coves , bays and endless beaches , the philippines is a seaplane heaven .\nwe ' re a full service airline and we can fly where you want to . our modern state - of - the - art aircraft can land in small airports and short airstrips . that means , you get to discover more of the philippines beautiful islands .\narrive and depart in style aboard air juan\u2019s fleet of modern seaplanes straight to / from your resort . comfortable leather seats and cabin interiors . state - of - the - art flight deck with modern navigational systems and controls . indeed the new way to get to places beyond the conventional . a service crafted for the philippine islands .\nair juan\u2019s fleet of modern landplanes can carry a total of up to nine ( 9 ) passengers plus a complement of two ( 2 ) flight crew . the aircraft has very comfortable , all leather seats with modern upholstered cabin interiors . the passenger windows are purposely designed for scenic and adventure flights . the all new grand caravan landplane is now available to take you around the philippines within its maximum range .\ncreated for travelling in style , air juan ' s bell 407gx features a highly innovative and adaptable design . from well - appointed and plush seats to the easy access refreshment pedestal , the bell 407gx ensures comfortable journey .\nthe bell 429 delivers 150 knot ( 278 km / h ) speed with a state - of - the - art cockpit featuring single pilot ifr and waas precision approach capabilities . its interior is exceptionally spacious with seating for up to seven passengers plus a pilot and can be reconfigured for any number of different missions ."]}
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mix 106 . 5 & wsfm , sydney nsw , australian radio network\nthe nbc red network is a defunct american radio network . launched in 1926 , it , along with the nbc blue network , were the two original radio networks of the national broadcasting company , and the first two commercial radio networks in the united states . cbs radio was established a year later .\nchef howard hanna of kansas city\u2019s rieger hotel talks midwest cuisine and al capone .\naccording to rajar midwest radio reached up to 42 , 000 adults a month with nearly half a million listening hours .\nthe show was broadcast through the community radio network as well as the national indigenous radio service to almost 200 stations across australia .\ncomcast and radio one announce the creation of tv one , a new african american television network .\nmidwest communications , inc . is proud to be an equal opportunity employer by choice .\nesquire network , an entertainment and lifestyle network , debuts with a two - hour special commemorating the magazine\u2019s 80th anniversary .\ncheryl lardner ; 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[ 179 . 540 ] [ 457 ]\nthe breeze ( formerly ivel fm and midwest radio ) is a united kingdom radio station that broadcasts on 105 . 6 & 106 . 6 fm to yeovil , south somerset and west dorset and is part of the breeze network of stations .\nradio 5npy anangu winkiku satellite network translates loosely as \u201ceveryone\u2019s satellite network\u201d . it was started in may 1998 and its network consists of eleven communities with their own bracs ( broadcasting in remote aboriginal scheme ) radio stations that are hooked up to a central hub station in umuwa .\nin 1943 , nbc was required to divest itself of its blue network , which would eventually become the american broadcasting company ( abc ) . the red network continued as the nbc radio network . the nbc radio network itself no longer exists under its original configuration , having been spun off and gradually dissolved into eventual corporate parent westwood one .\nmidwest radio network operates more than 100 enewspapers on behalf of big news network . each stand - alone , interactive news portal , has been developed over the past two decades , utilising software created by midwest ' s in - house developers and programmers . the network of enewspapers services the world ' s major regions , countries , cities , u . s . states , as well as industry , business and sports sectors .\nlp promote the bands . so bands return the favor and make the 365 radio network the most listened to network of stations in the world . it helps everyone including yourselves\nrainforest action network ,\nrainforest action network to wall street : no new coal\n, media release , february 25 , 2007 . ( also via the business ethics network website here ) .\nfor the record , at & t opened two new cables to the midwest on may 1st .\nin a reversal of the original nbc radio network ' s dismantlement , the majority of cnn radio affiliates were switched to nbc on april 1 , 2012 .\nthe big news network group ( incorporating mainstream media and midwest radio network ) is globally based , reflecting the nature of its operations . big news network is headquartered in dubai in the uae , with the registered office of mainstream media in london in the uk , while midwest radio network , is incorporated in sydney , australia . the group has news desks in sydney , perth , dubai , and delhi ( india ) . the group ' s team of programmers is based in sydney , while the resident movie reviewer is based in waco , texas .\non april 5 , 1927 nbc reached the west coast with the launching of the nbc orange network , which rebroadcast red network programming to the pacific states and had as its flagship station kgo in san francisco . nbc red then extended its reach into the midwest by acquiring two 50 , 000 watt clear - channel signals , cleveland station wtam on october 16 , 1930 and chicago station wmaq ( coincidentally , a cbs radio network charter affiliate ) by 1931 . on october 18 , 1931 , blue network programming was introduced along the nbc gold network , which broadcast from san francisco ' s kpo . in 1936 the orange network name was dropped and affiliate stations became part of the red network . the gold network adopted the blue network name .\nmidwest communications is a privately owned company with 75 radio stations in eight states . we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer by choice .\nthese formed the basis for the present - day abc local radio and radio national networks .\ntownsquare media , inc . ( tsq ) ( radio : radio broadcasting and live events )\nacquired the programming assets of the nbc radio network , the source and talknet in a $ 50 million deal .\nsouthern cross austereo , which includes the today network and triple m network as well as regional stations , was the night\u2019s best performer .\noutlets by the early 1950s . most were in smaller markets gaining local radio service for the first time . beginning with the 1948\u201349 season , however , network television in the east and midwest ( with national service by 1951 ) doomed american radio networks . because american commercial television expanded faster than many expected , radio listeners of 1945 would find a dramatically different system and programs within a decade . the number of network radio\nthe teabba radio network is a collective of over 30 community radio stations known as ribs ( remote indigenous broadcast service ) . the main office is in darwin .\ngmg radio ( guardian media ) announce a 33 % cutback of its 39 strong news staff at its smooth radio and real radio stations .\na radio or tv station that , though independently owned , signs a contract to be part of a network and receives money to carry the network ' s programs ; in exchange , the network reserves time slots , which it sells to national advertisers .\nthe first network to broadcast in 1927 . it is an american commercial broadcasting television network and former radio network headquartered in the ge building in new york city ' s rockefeller center with additional major offices near los angeles and in chicago . formed in 1926 by the radio corporation of america ( rca ) , it is the oldest major broadcast network in the united states .\nmidwest radio network , the company which previously owned the stations , was bought by media corporation , a larger company based in queensland , with a range of diversified media assets . media corporation went into liquidation last year .\nthe first lasting network of radio stations , nbc , is created in 1926 . connected by att long lines , the network broadcasts programs nationally and plays a prominent role in unifying the country\nbecame entirely identified as a\ndial global radio network\nprogram the next day , thereby removing ( at least temporarily ) the very last trace of the original network from active use .\nbrandon harding , recently completed his 2 month internship with heritage radio network . listen in as he shares his experience .\nthe heritage radio network presents down the line , a conversation with leaders in the food industry . anthony butler is the\u2026\ndial global reverted to the name westwood one in september 2013 when cumulus media ( which itself controls the former abc radio network and station group , as well as distribution rights to abc news radio ) acquired a share of the network .\niowa agribusiness radio network \u2013 \u201cfarming without help from government\u201d oct 15 quotes jane smith ( gfn , new zealand ) .\n- a radio magazine promoting the abc ' s local radio , and later television , programs .\nbig news network ' s enewspapers are administered by midwest radio network , a more than 75 - year old australian media company operating from offices in sydney , australia . the group ' s news . net network is administered by mainstream media ec , a sixteen - year old media company headquartered in bahrain . big news network is based in dubai in the uae . in 2004 it was licensed as a news agency by the dubai government through tecom at dubai media city where the network ' s offices are located .\nmidwest systems & services inc . \u2022 6600 toney lane \u2022 evansville in 47715 \u2022 800 . 999 . 5575\nchicago - detroit - toronto : a midwest link could help lure people back to detroit and consolidate manufacturing .\nin 1927 rca initiated two transcontinental radio services through nbc , its subsidiary : the red network ( usually just called nbc ) and the blue network . the columbia broadcasting system ( cbs ; see\nin our contract , we advise the network members that if the network is promoting monsanto ' s products , people or services , since the network has a material connection , the network should disclose the relationship ,\nmilton stokes , a registered dietician and monsanto employee who heads up the l . e . a . d network , said in an email .\nat heritage radio network , we believe that hunger is not a poverty issue - it is a justice issue . the united\u2026\numeewarra media radio\u2019s main studios are in port augusta from where they broadcast the national indigenous radio news .\n\u2019s arrival in 1956 as the first rock superstar helped cement the new radio trend . the radio \u201c\nnoncommercial radio established in 1967 by the u . s . congress to provide an alternative to commercial radio\nat & t began making and selling its own radio receivers , started weaf - the first radio station to regularly sell commercial time to advertisers , and created the first network .\nthen came the case over the failed catholic radio network . lynch helped launch the radio network in 1998 and later served as chairman and chief executive officer . ( note : the reader ' s publisher jim holman was one of 11 people to contribute money to start the network and was named as one of the defendants ) .\n* the midwest times wants a journalist , graded or cadet . po box 6 , geraldton , wa 6531 .\nminnesota : kbpg / 89 . 5 ( montevideo ) has switched from american family radio , a national christian network , to real presence radio , a regional catholic network . the change follows the station ' s sale from the american family assoication to real presence radio . ( 4 / 23 / 2017 )\nthe pakam radio network provides a satellite - delivered regional service from the network hub in broome , switching programme feeds from fourteen member stations and sending them to satellite uplink at imparja television in alice springs .\n2lt first began broadcasting in 1939 . the original licensee company , midwest radio network , which is in control of the station today , was incorporated in new south wales , australia , in 1938 with the express purpose of establishing the station .\ndecember 2007 saw the print publisher and radio station owner emap bought out by german publishing group bauer . bauer then owned famous local stations such as radio city , key 103 , metro radio , radio aire , tfm , cfm , downtown radio , cool fm , radio clyde , radio forth , north sound radio , mfr , rock fm , hallam fm , tay fm , radio borders , south west sound , viking fm , wave 105 and west sound ( known as the big city network ) . also included in the radio line up were the magic , kiss and kerrang ! brands .\ni advise that , effective from 3 january 2010 , brian collis and i ceased acting as receivers and managers of the company . at that time , midwest radio network pty ltd , as first ranking charge holder , assumed control of the radio licences and associated assets of the company .\nstover has served as studio host for cbs sports network since 2011 . he joined the network in 2010 and has held a number of roles , including as play - by - play announcer for football , basketball and for olympic sports . prior to joining cbs sports network , stover served as host , anchor , reporter and play - by - play voice for the big ten network and fox sports net midwest / southwest .\nthe news service that lbc would provide to the rest of the ilr network was called independent radio news ( irn ) , the radio equivalent of independent television ' s itn service .\nkingdom radio group closed their radio station in livingston - 103 . 4 & 107 . 7 river fm .\nratings for cardinals telecasts on fox sports midwest have ranked in the top three among major league baseball teams for 17 consecutive seasons . fox sports midwest - produced cardinals telecasts are shown in 10 states and available in approximately 4 million homes .\nthe at & t network was used for domestic military communications . at & t also set up extensive radio and telephone communications lines in\n365 radio network is a true friend to indie artists . they seek out new music , music which is ignored by the music establishm\nwe would like to thank 365 radio network for all of the airtime and support they have given our band , the reverent cavaliers .\nrongmusic is forever grateful to @ 365 radio network for all their support and plays . their network is the largest out there and it is an honor to be a part of their journey as well as have t\nalso that year , kstp - tv began broadcasting nbc network programs in color .\nnational action network ' s rev . shane harris brings social justice activism to sacramento\nnews network : u . s . supreme court considers daca and union membership policy\nthe dumont tv network debuts cavalcade of stars . [ 1 ] [ 457 ]\nmay 31 , 2000 company announces plans for fourth cable network , fine living .\ncomcast and sony announce the creation of a new multiplatform horror network \u2014 fearnet .\nusa network airs the 100th episode of the emmy award - winning series monk .\n- a documentary made by essex radio for the ilr network in 1982 celebrating sixty years of radio . the programme was presented by steve wood and produced by david gilby and dennis rookard . sixty years of radio was transmitted by brmb radio in birmingham , back announced by brmb ' s phil riley .\nthis is ham radio news for today\u2019s radio amateur . we are the amateur radio newsline with links to the world from our only official website at urltoken and being relayed by the volunteer services of the following radio amateur :\njim hayes serves as a host and reporter for fox sports midwest , covering the st . louis cardinals and st . louis blues for the network ' s pregame and postgame shows and live game coverage .\nabc radio and regional content is the division of the australian broadcasting corporation responsible for radio output and regional content .\ncheckpoint radio ? the first syndicated esports radio show ? adds affiliates in philly , houston , and st . louis\nthe national awards , organised by commercial radio australia , cover all metro , provincial and country commercial radio stations .\nin february , wca acquired the assets of midwest companies , inc . , an msw transfer station and collection operation located in\nno . 7 seed michigan will battle no . 3 seed oregon in the midwest region for a spot in the elite 8\nvs estimates of 1 , 350 , 000 mt . average midwest ethanol margins are maintaining at profitable 10 cents / gallon .\nhigh plains / midwest ag journal \u2013 \u201cfarming is a tough job all around the world\u201d quotes numerous gfr folks oct 25 .\nmidwest radio network operates broadcasting stations 2lt and move fm servicing lithgow , bathurst , oberon and the blue mountains , west of sydney , ( australia ) . the network plans in 2018 to activate translator broadcasting stations in the blue mountains extending its coverage . the group through an associate company is also one of the largest shareholders in irish fm network iradio which covers 15 counties throughout the northwest , northeast and midlands areas of ireland .\nit operates the paw radio network which spans 420 , 000 km\u00b2 and delivers to the language groups pintubi , anmatjerre , kaytetye and alyewerre .\nback to radio : the bbc conducted some experimental quadraphonic broadcasts around 1973 using the transmitters of radio 2 and radio 3 each in stereo , then encoded with matrix h . matrix hj was used for the radio 3 proms and a week of the archers on radio 4 around 1977 .\nmidwest radio collects personal data submitted through urltoken contact forms to respond to enquiries and track further correspondence . personal information collected from these general enquires is not used for any other purpose .\nbritish forces radio , british military administration radio and radio seac broadcast from singapore and malaya , with afrs and aaas stations also located in the dutch east indies and labuan .\nabc newsradio began to continue its news programming online while its radio network broadcast parliament in 2002 - amongst the first of the corporation ' s radio networks to offer live , exclusive , streaming online .\nin edinburgh on 22nd january 1975 ; plymouth sound on 19th may 1975 ; radio tees on 24th june 1975 ; radio trent in nottingham on 3rd july 1975 ; pennine radio in bradford on 16th september 1975 ; radio victory in portsmouth on 14th october 1975 ; radio orwell in ipswich on 28th october 1975 ; radio 210 in reading on 8th march 1976 and downtown radio in belfast on 16th march 1976 .\nwhat began as local 2zb continues today on 1035am and 89 . 3fm as the wellington outlet for newstalkzb , an auckland based news and talkback network of the radio network [ trn ] which is owned by the australian radio network , itself a joint venture between apn news & media [ australia ] and the broadcasting and multi - media giant clear channel [ usa ] .\ntwentieth television provides a wide array of first - run , network and off - network programming , as well as feature film packages , to the syndication and cable marketplaces .\nprofessional wrestling premieres on prime - time network tv ( dumont ) . [ 1 ]\njune 27 , 2005 scripps acquires shopzilla online shopping service and bizrate consumer feedback network .\nnov . 17 , 2004 company acquires the great american country ( gac ) network .\nstyle network launches . the new channel is dedicated to style , fashion and design .\nnbc is the most - nominated broadcast network with a total of 42 emmy nominations .\nintroducing 2lt lithgow , macquarie ' s central western network station , ' broadcast year book and radio listeners ' annual of australia 1946 - 47 .\ntoday , executive producer of heritage radio network , erin fairbanks , inteviews sarah weiner , co - founder and executive director of the seedlings project\u2026 .\nsouthern cross austereo took home 42 accolades , three of which went to canberra\u2019s mix 106 . 3 , also partially owned by australian radio network .\ndevised by lew wasserman , mca radio show kay kyser and his kollege of musical knowledge , debuts on nbc radio .\ni did not locate anymore info for a standalone bbs for pskmail . so i ' ll throw a couple of more links up on packet radio while this article is still active . a\nhow to\non setting up a mini bbs urltoken packet radio\naea to z\nfree handbook urltoken kentucky packet radio network urltoken\nnetwork 105\nhf packet radio page urltoken\npacket radio keyboard to keyboard\n35 page free pdf marion county indiana ares general packet info urltoken\nthe philippines amateur radio association ( para ) and its ham emergency radio operation ( hero ) network continue to provide emergency communications , although some communications and limited power have recently been restored in many disaster areas .\nradio 5npy was initiated to allow these communities a chance to keep their own identity , but also to be part of a strong radio network that spans a footprint covering over one fifth of australia\u2019s land mass .\nno . 2 network for nbc radio to be all - news .\nbroadcasting , february 10 , 1975 , pp . 78 - 79 .\nanother interesting point is the eastern station included buffalo but pittsburgh which is farther west wasn\u2019t included in either the east or midwest list .\nfor over 30 years , nirs has provided a radio programming and media marketing service for over 140 aboriginal community radio stations .\nwtcn - tv channel 4 connected to abc ' s network feed via the new cable .\nthe digital consumer group leads digital strategy across fox network group\u2019s portfolio of networks and products .\nbulova watch co . pays $ 9 for first ever network tv commercial . [ 1 ]\ncomcast receives multichannel news \u2019 innovator award for local programming for cn8 , the comcast network .\nthe nbc network launches nbc . com , its world wide web site on the internet .\nnbc sports wins 9 sports emmy awards , more than any other broadcast or cable network .\n* 92 . 5 gold fm seeks an experienced marketing and promotions manager for the gold coast station , part of rg capital radio network . nscott @ urltoken\nact policing ; geoff bickerton & martin kubitzky , 104 . 7 & mix 106 . 3 , canberra act , australian radio network / southern cross austereo p\nrick horton will continue his work as a broadcaster on cardinals telecasts for a 14th season and will continue to join the radio broadcast team for all road games . he will provide play - by - play and color commentary on fox sports midwest and on kmox / cardinals radio network . horton provided color commentary on all ksdk broadcasts during the 2007 - 2010 seasons , as well as working as a play - by - play announcer & analyst and cardinals live pre - and post - game analyst for fox sports midwest . he provided color commentary on kplr telecasts from 2004 - ' 06 . horton has also filled in on cardinals radio network since 1997 .\nmike shannon will be broadcasting his 46th season on the cardinals radio network . throughout his years as a broadcaster for the cardinals , shannon has also made appearances for the cardinals television broadcasts , including as a pre - game analyst for fsn midwest . he has also worked with nbc ' s baseball game of the week and called cardinals football games on radio .\nby using urltoken you are accepting the terms of this privacy statement . any external websites that may be accessed through urltoken are subject to their own privacy statements and are not the responsibility of midwest radio .\ncapital public radio stations are licensed to california state university , sacramento . \u00a9 2018 , capital public radio . all rights reserved .\naustralian indigenous radio is freely available to all remote indigenous organisations ( rimos ) and bush radio aboriginal community services ( bracs ) .\nbumma bippera was granted a full time community radio licence in april 1999 when it became cairns\u2019s first indigenous radio and media service .\nthe radio authority advertised many new local radio licences during the 1990 ' s filling most of the remaining gaps in coverage . new\nso why sperate am and fm ? as in best b\u2019fast fm and best b\u2019fast am . radio is radio is it not ?\nlandmark radio broadcasts for nbc include the rose bowl ( first coast - to - coast radio network broadcast ) , the tunney - dempsey heavyweight fight and lindbergh\u2019s u . s . return after the first trans - atlantic flight .\nin march 2006 , bryan collis and christopher palmer were appointed receivers and managers of the company by midwest radio network pty limited . in april 2006 , john park and lorraine smith of kordamentha ( brisbane ) were appointed joint official liquidators of the company following an order made in the supreme court of queensland .\nurltoken is part of turner sports digital , part of the turner sports & entertainment digital network .\n* dermot o ' brien , network 10 news manager , melbourne , seeks a news producer .\nto the commission ' s national network , with lighter entertainment programming left for the metropolitan stations .\ntv ' s first network dramatic serial faraway hill ends two - month run . [ 1 ]\noct . 31 , 2002 scripps acquires controlling interest in the shop at home television retailing network .\nfearnet , the first multiplatform horror network , debuts on demand , online and on mobile devices .\nnat king cole is first major black artist to have his own network series , on nbc .\nnbc saturday night at the movies marks the first regular network showing of a theatrical feature film .\naffiliate . the network finally sold wknb in 1960 ; the pittsburgh outlets were sold in 1972 .\nthe original with lousy stick - figure maps , but some useful local rf network analysis displays .\nwdtv ' s first day of regular programming came in january 1949 . until then ,\nlive\nnetwork programming had been limited to regional east and midwest networks . the coaxial cable which fed programs from one region to another had not yet been completed , and midwest stations that wanted to carry programs from new york city could not air them\nlive\n, but were required to use kinescope recordings ( see note below ) . with the sign - on of wdtv , the east and midwest were finally connected . thus , it was dumont ' s wdtv which served as the\ngolden spike\nof network television .\n- passed after titanic sinking - addressed amateur radio operators cramming airwaves . - radio waves : scarce natural resource - radio waves could not be owned - transmitting required license - adopted the sos distress signal\nfor many countries , the years after world war ii were focused on rebuilding or replacing prewar radio stations and network links . in 1945\u201350 allied occupation authorities in germany and\nin its 24th season with the team and its seventh as the exclusive local tv home of the cardinals , fox sports midwest is scheduled to carry 147 regular - season games this season . each of the 147 telecasts will also be streamed live on the fox sports go app and at urltoken , available to customers of participating pay - television providers who receive cardinals games on fox sports midwest . fox sports midwest will also continue to produce the cardinals live pre - and postgame shows for every regular - season telecast on the network . those shows will continue to air live from the network ' s studio on the second level of ballpark village .\ni ' m honoured to be a part of the 365 radio network , who have my songs on ' heavy rotation ' with approximately 20 plays a day . here are some facts and figures about the network , provided by founder and co - owner sully mcfly :\nmidwest radio 96 . 1fm | clare st , ballyhaunis , co . mayo , ireland tel : + 00353 ( 0 ) 818 300055 | fax : + 00353 ( 0 ) 9496 30285 | email : studio @ urltoken\nin late - 1979 the shares in lithgow broadcasters pty ltd were transferred to interests associated with the metro hotels group , principally john mcevoy ( pictured at the time of the takeover ) which have retained them to this day . the company ' s name was changed to midwest radio network pty ltd on 21 june 1984 .\nthe dumont network debuts the first tv soap opera , faraway hill . [ 1 ] [ 457 ]\nthe dumont tv network airs the first movies for small fry children ' s program . [ 457 ]\nthese sites are part of the usa today network . their content is produced independently from our newsrooms .\n\u2022 understand the development of tv network news . how and why did cable news change tv news ?\nsept . 30 , 1997 company acquires controlling interest in food network from a . h . belo .\ncomcast and cstv networks , inc . team up to launch the mtn . \u2014 mountainwest sports network .\nthe nbcuniversal cable entertainment group assumes full ownership of sprout , the first 24 - hour preschool network .\nwestwood one news is a next - generation news product that has changed the nature of network news .\npublisher of a network of global enewspapers , or online newspapers , development of which began in 2004 .\notago daily times ( new zealand ) \u2013 \u201cglobal farmer network \u2018amazing\u2019\u201d oct 31 on jane smith participation .\nbbc radio scotland had also enjoyed the use of the radio four space on fm network since the 1970 ' s and the bbc rectified this situation by installing a network of new transmitters to bring radio four fm to all parts of scotland . in addition to this , since the 1970 ' s scotland had benefited from a number of gaelic part time / opt - out radio stations ( radios nan eileen ; aberdeen ; solway ; highland ; orkney ; shetland and tweed ) these were consolidated into a single gaelic radio station , radio nan gaedheal , with additional transmitters and frequencies added to bring coverage to most of scotland .\nin urban areas of australia aboriginal broadcasting consists of radio programs produced by indigenous media groups and broadcast through regional abc or public radio stations .\nrecording and radio formed an alliance , both industries benefitted from radio ' s new\nhit songs\nformat - aided enormously rock music .\nnewscasts were fed to affiliates during the rest of the day and weekends . these\nnbc\nnewscasts , still produced by cbs radio staff , were now just generic newscasts which had a terse\nthis is the nbc radio network\nidentification at the newscasts ' conclusion . otherwise , no mention of nbc was given beyond the introductory sounder at the beginning . westwood one still promoted the nbc radio network on their corporate website , mentioning that\nthe nbc network delivers a large audience of adult female listeners . . .\nbob ryan and john macdougall served as the first dual - anchor television news team in the upper midwest on kstp - tv ' s twin news tonight .\n\u00b6 a geographical movement toward the mammoth undeveloped coal beds of the midwest and west . many of them contain the low\u2010sulphur coal that is acceptable to environmentalists .\npublic company incorporated : 1885 employees : 274 , 000 sales : $ 37 . 29 billion stock exchanges : new york philadelphia boston midwest pacific tokyo london .\n, the first brand new national radio station since radio one launched 23 years earlier . radio five used the 693 and 909 frequencies that had to be vacated by bbc radio two under the government ' s scheme to eliminate duplication ( simulcasting ) on vhf / fm and medium wave .\n\u2026regarded by many as \u201cradio with pictures , \u201d public reaction to the arrival of tv was strikingly different from that afforded the advent of radio . radio in its early days was perceived as a technological wonder rather than a medium of cultural significance . the public quickly adjusted to radio broadcasting\u2026\nin addition to televised game coverage , kmox ( 1120 am ) , the team ' s flagship radio station , and most stations on the cardinals radio network will carry every regular - season game . broadcasters mike shannon and john rooney will again share all the cardinals highlights on the radio at home . ricky horton will continue to join john rooney to call all cardinals road games . mike claiborne will also assist with broadcasts while tom ackerman , chris hrabe and alex ferrario will serve as pre - and postgame announcers on kmox . this year marks kmox ' s seventh consecutive season as the flagship station and 57th year overall . the cardinals radio network consists of 155 radio stations in 10 states and is currently the largest radio network in mlb .\nsecondly , we have decided to allow all of our us regional talkgroups ( tg3169 , tg317x ) , and canadian provincial talkgroups ( tg302x ) to be interconnected with the dmrplus network as well . by combining the stable and robust nature of dmr - marc network with the flexibility and experimental nature of the dmrplus network , we hope to create a combined global dmr network that suits the needs of all ham dmr users .\niowa agribusiness radio network \u2013 \u201cpost brexit , uk short term profitability is good ; long term is uncertain\u201d oct 31 quotes jake freestone ( gfn , uk ) \u2013 listen here .\nthe today network\u2019s the kyle and jackie o show has returned to the top of the radio heap , after being named best on - air team ( metro fm ) at this year\u2019s australian commercial radio awards , held on the gold coast last night .\nin 1986 , kmsp became the local affiliate for the new fox network , which lasted only until 1988 .\n* graeme hill is looking for a promotions producer for the seven network , southbank ( vic . ) .\ndumont television network debuts captain video and his video rangers tv show , starring richard coogan . [ 457 ]\naug . 31 , 1998 diy - do it yourself - network debuts on air on the digital tier .\nnbc inaugurates first regular coast - to - coast tv network service and begins field tests for color tv .\nnbc and microsoft launch msnbc , a 24 - hour news and information cable network and interactive online service .\nusa network launches psych , which goes on to become the no . 1 new cable series of 2006 .\nurltoken launches , the financial news network\u2019s online destination for the latest stock market news , information and headlines .\nnbc sports acquires the rights for thursday night football making nbc the only network with two primetime nfl packages .\nthe network officially was launched at 8 p . m . et on monday , november 15 , 1926 .\nnbc red / blue ' s secondary 1930s logo , commonly seen on the network ' s microphone flags .\nprior to this announcement , on the november 28 , 2011 program , first light began being identified once again as coming\non nbc radio from dial global / the dial global radio network ,\nthis time throughout the program . while the conclusion airs the dial global network sounder ( an audible chime not identifiable with nbc ) this marks a re - emphasis of the\nnbc\nbrand and likely combination with nbc news radio .\ns father , elias , moved the family throughout the midwest seeking employment . young disney grew up in a household where hard work was prized : feeding the family\nby the mid 1990 ' s there were no am or fm frequencies remaining for further large scale uk - wide radio stations to be added , although there was enough space for the radio authority to further develop smaller scale independent local radio and for the bbc to expand and improve coverage of bbc local radio and fm coverage in scotland and wales . radio wales , previously heard only on 882 and 657 khz am , gained a modest network of fm transmitters that covered much of wales . radio cymru had used the radio four space ( mainly in the sub - band between 92 . 4 to 94 . 6 ) on fm , so radio four also had a national network of transmitters installed across wales as the bbc made use of space in the 103 . 6 to 104 . 9 sub - band .\nbbc radio three closed the 1215 medium wave network in 1991 , no real loss to classical or serious music fans , but fans of the sound of leather upon willow had to retune to 198 khz longwave to hear test match special , which had previously been carried on bbc radio three ' s medium wave transmitters on 1215 khz ( 247 meters ) . ' tms ' was better placed on longwave rather than the radio three fm network .\nthe station stayed independent until january 16 , 1995 , when it became a charter upn ( united paramount network ) station . upn was a cooperative effort with united television and paramount pictures to establish yet another broadcast network .\n2bs is an associate of the macquarie network and participates in all the main network services . the station conducts a hospital session each morning and calls patients in orange , blayney , rylstone , kandos , lithgow and orange .\nfollowing six straight months of job losses , goss says the new survey shows the nine - state midwest region added a significant number of jobs during the past month .\nmany nbc radio stars gravitated to television as it became more popular in the 1950s . toscanini made his ten television appearances on nbc between 1948 and 1952 . in 1950 , the network sanctioned\nst . louis - - the st . louis cardinals today announced that every 2017 regular - season game will be televised locally or nationally as well as broadcast on the cardinals radio network .\nbig thank you to the 365 radio network for all their support of our band . you guys are first class and go above and beyond to help the indie artist . rock on !\nother stations : january 4th saw the launch of a network of new transmitters for real radio wales covering mid and north wales . in december 2008 gmg radio , owners of real radio , had been awarded a new regional radio licence by ofcom to broadcast a separate service of real radio to north and mid wales . however relaxation of rules brought about by the digital economy act in 2010 allowed gmg to ask ofcom if they could abandon the separate service of real radio for north and mid wales . ofcom approved this move and rather than provide a new , separate station for north wales , real radio was allowed to use the new transmitters to relay the existing service of real radio from south wales . this ensured that real radio would become the first national commercial station in wales and that it would have the largest commercial radio audience of any commercial station in the principality .\nthere are 12 stations in the qram network , reaching more than 30 communities throughout regional and remote queensland . each local station combines their own local broadcasting with back up from the black star network service via broadband and satellite .\nthe most - watched regional sports network in the country in 13 of the past 15 years , yes network owns the exclusive local tv rights of the world champion ny yankees , brooklyn nets and the mls ny city fc .\njan . 12 , 2005 scripps launches hgtvpro . com , the first video - rich online network for builders .\nnbc launches cnbc , a business and financial cable tv network , and begins building a portfolio of cable properties .\nmr . robot receives six total emmy nominations and becomes usa network ' s first drama series to be nominated .\ninitially it was thought that the licence would be awarded to showtime radio , based in milton keynes , a consortium offering music from the shows . however it transpired that showtime radio was not financially robust enough to sustain such a national radio station . showtime radio was dropped and the linr1 licence was eventually awarded to\n: radio group ukrd pulled the plug on their stroud radio station in gloucestershire and shut down star 107 . 9 , handing back the licence to ofcom .\nto promote the twilight zone \u2019s premiere on television , rod serling appeared before the radio microphone to promote the television series . on a publicity tour in september of 1959 , serling was a guest on a number of talk shows : tony weitzel\u2019s radio program ( weitzel is a columnist for the chicago daily news ) ; jack eigan\u2019s radio program on wmaq - nbc radio ; eight - minute interview with don mcneill of the breakfast club on abc radio network ; and an interview with jack remington on wkrc .\na government initiative undertaken in 1987 known as the second regional radio network established nineteen new studios in regional areas ( with an additional sixteen upgraded ) , as well as approximately 300 additional transmitters .\nsigned on as an nbc affiliate in 1949 ; that station maintained its association with the network until 2001 . nbc sold the denver outlets to a group that included one of its radio stars ,\nal hrabosky will be calling games on cardinals telecasts this year for his 33rd season . it marks his 21st straight - season in his role as color commentator on fsn midwest . he began working as a commentator on telecasts for the team in 1985 and through the years has worked for fox sports midwest , wb11 , prime and sportstime cable .\nmainstream media is a global news network involved in the origination , collation , and distribution of news content to a network of sites developed in 1999 . all with the extension news . net , the network covers each major global region , country , international city , u . s . city , u . s . state and industry sector . mainstream and the news . net directory of sites is part of big news network , a news agency that originates its own content , distributes stories under license from news wires , and spiders and aggregates news from several thousand external sources . big news network provides much ( but not all ) of the content to mainstream media ' s network of sites .\nthe dumont network premieres tv series the original amateur hour , hosted by ted mack . [ 1 ] [ 457 ]\nin tv , the process whereby new programs are specifically produced for sale in syndication markets rather than for network tv .\ncomcast\u2019s music network division becomes no . 1 in size among independent muzak operators , operating in 10 major marketing areas .\ncomcast uk cable partners , which was constructing a cable telecommunications network in the u . k . , goes public .\ncomcast launches g4 , a network dedicated to entertainment , news and information about video games and the interactive entertainment industry .\nin plain sight premieres on usa network , going on to become the no . 1 new cable series of 2008 .\ncompany in 1999 . in january 1999 , the company launched the go network web portal . other additions to the company\nduring the course of its near 80 year history , 2lt has been part of the macquarie radio network , western newspapers , the daily mirror group ( uk ) , fairfax media and rural press .\nnbc news radio has been distributed by iheartmedia and its ttwn networks since july 2016 . it is provided to the network ' s 24 / 7 news source affiliates and includes a top of the hour newscast along with other audio content which is heard on over 1000 radio stations ,\nwgn radio theatre # 299 : mr . and mrs . north & the whistler\nit ' s in my blood to be on the radio everyday .\nthroughout the 2000s , abc radio continued to upgrade its studio and transmitter facilities .\nserved by an ilr station - a new development for local radio . the new\nto operate inr1 , inr2 & inr3 . no longer would independent radio be local ' back - water radio ' , these new stations would bring nationwide coverage .\nlocal digital radio multiplex . you may also be able to receive services on the\nkalil & co . represented red rock radio , and steve moravec of phoenix media group , llc assisted twin ports radio . ( 4 / 19 / 2017 )\npaul moltzen ; star 104 . 5 , gosford nsw , dmg radio australia p\ndee curtis ; nova 106 . 9 , brisbane qld , dmg radio australia m\naug . 23 , 1935 company establishes continental radio , later scripps broadcasting company .\nin 1983 from general electric , which was divesting itself of its radio properties .\nradio five was initially not a great ratings success due to its very uneven programme mix . after the audience success of continuous news coverage during the gulf war of 1991 on radio four fm frequencies ( often referred to as ' scud fm ' ) , the bbc re - organised radio five as an all news and sports network and re - named the network\nradio five live\n. five live launched in march 1994 and was an immediate success with news and sports junkies and commands an audience of over 6 million ( 2004 to 2006 audience figures ) ."]}
{"id": 55099, "summary": [{"text": "amstel brewery ( dutch : amstelbrouwerij , [ \u02c8\u0251mst\u0259lbr\u028cw\u0259\u02ccr\u025bi\u032f ] ) is a dutch brewery founded in 1870 on the mauritskade in amsterdam , netherlands .", "topic": 32}, {"text": "it was taken over by heineken international in 1968 , and the brewing plant closed down in 1982 , with production moving to the main heineken plant at zoeterwoude . ", "topic": 25}], "title": "amstel brewery", "paragraphs": ["have done for years . and grolsch . there is no amstel brewery anymore . it ' s made at the heineken brewery in zouterwoude\nin also recommend brewery ' t ij and am not aware of an amstel tour . . .\nwhile amstel was mostly an amsterdam beer , in 1883 amstel started exporting their lager to great britain and indonesia . with their massive growth , amstel opened the amstel bavarian beer brewery as a joint stock company in 1892 . by the time 1926 rolled around , amstel beer was a third of all of dutch beer exports .\nreview is truncated since i believe the recipe is pretty much the same for greek amstel as for dutch amstel .\n. the amstel brewery was closed in 1982 and demolished in 1985 . not a trace of it remains . where is amstel brewed - in zoeterwoude and den bosch .\namstel beer is made in amsterdam , holland . the amstel brewery opened on june 11 , 1870 . the beer was named after the amstel river , which the brewery used as a refrigeration source to keep the beers cold . two years after opening , amstel beer production had increased and grew out of being able to use the amstel river . the brewery had to start putting ice from the canals into double - walled cellars to keep the beer cold .\nin 1870 , charles de pesters and johannes van marwijk kooy established the amstel brewery on the mauritskade in amsterdam .\nthe successor to the fiddler and firkin brewery , which closed in 1999 . the brewery and the\naccording to the amstel website , amstel beer is pure - filtered which creates a full - strength beer without the calories and carbohydrates .\nin 1941 , amstel joined forces with heineken and purchased another brewery . unfortunately that brewery was not as successful as the first two and shut down in 1961 . amstel was first to export dutch beer in the can . from there on , amstel opened more and more breweries : jordon , the antillean brewery in curacao , then puerto rico and greece .\nbrewery in germnay , but they plan to open their own brewery in the hengelo area sometime in 2008 .\nin 1968 , amstel and heineken merged and up until the early 1980s amstel beer was brewed in the mauritskade . since this merger , amstel continues to be an important corporate brand and sales have continued to increase exponentially . the brand amstel awareness and the achievements continue to be supported by important , national and international , sponsored events .\nyes , heinie owns amstel . . thats why we cant get amstel in the states , only amstel light . . heineiken doesnt want amstel to steal sales away from big green . . amstel , imho , taste much better than heineken . . . . and also , to the op , neither are brewed in amsterdam . . the heineken brewery is just a tourist attraction . . the original , original heineken brewery is next to the die port van cleve hotel on nz voorburgwal . . throwing a little trivia out there . . .\nend of the 1960s , a cosy evening at home with friends and an amstel beer .\nheineken bought amstel in 1968 . four years later , the original amstel brewery in amsterdam shut down . production was moved to zoeterwoude where the main heineken plant is . the original brewery was torn down , but the administration building was saved . it has since become apart of the hogeschool van amsterdam , the largest hogeschool in amsterdam .\nthese beer tours take you beyond the mainstream of heineken and amstel . they stress that they are\nthey bought up and quickly closed the tiny kroon brewery a few years back . more worryingly , they own holland ' s only trappist brewery ,\nno amstel tour to speak of . honestly i would visit the ij brewery not far from artis zoo . there is a few threads here if you use the search .\nduring the first world war , the amstel company was in a state of turmoil . an ever - increasing shortage of raw materials during the war years resulted in the halt of amstel beer export . the competitor , the van vollenhoven beer brewery , the largest exporter of dutch beers had also the same troubles . in 1941 , both heineken and amstel formed a joint venture to buy the van vollenhoven brewery and prevent it from coming into german hands .\ndark bock . seasonal - autumn . slightly weaker version of amstel bock . pretty good . sleutel is named after a dordrecht brewery closed by heineken in 1968 . no longer brewed .\ngoing to be in amsterdam next week , was considering a brewery tour . have seen a lot about the heineken experience , but haven ' t seen so much about amstel , do they have brewery / tour also ? can anyone recommend one over the other ?\nbrewers : discover our brewer resources here . are you affiliated with this brewery ?\npart of mahou - san miguel . supposedly the second largest brewery in europe .\n. the malt is provided by local farmers with whom the brewery has contracts .\njust to add even more trivia ; the greek brewed amstel is reckoned to be better than the dutch ; the uk brewed amstel is thin tasteless rubbish , but some bars sale netherland brewed grolsch with the ceramic cap .\nafter the second world war , the dutch consumption of beer declined . this was due to the increasing popularity of soft drinks and the relative good value of jenevers . as a result , amstel saw the opportunity for a cheaper beer : amstel oud bruin ( brown beer ) . this sweeter beer was liked particularly by women in the south of holland . also with the declining sales in holland , amstel decided to restore its export position . up until the 1951s , amstel had the advantage over the german breweries as the latter were not allowed to export . however , amstel decided to brew locally overseas . this resulted in 1955 in the first overseas brewery : the surinam brewery in paramaribo with the famous parbo beer .\namstel remains as a brand and seems to get the slightly better beers of the heineken range . amstel herftsbock is the best bottom - fermented beer produced in holland . you really should try it if you get the chance .\namstel was the favourite beer for many amsterdammers . in 1907 , the brewery bought its first truck to deliver beer barrels in the amsterdam area . outside amsterdam , fewer customers made the step to amstel beer however , with the take - over of small breweries and the sales outlets the company blossomed and grew .\nindependent brewery . it also has breweries in madrid and valencia . bought from heineken .\nhave now been split into separate businesses . the brewery re - opened in 2001 .\nthe amstel brewery was founded on june 11 , 1870 , in amsterdam by charles de pesters and johannes van marwijk kooy . they named it after the amstel river , which was instrumental in the brewery\u2019s first innovation , as ice from the river controlled the temperature of the brewing process , making it possible to produce a consistently superb pilsner . adding more time to the brewing process also played a key role in enabling them to create the highest quality beer , featuring a perfect balance of taste and refreshment . in 1872 , the first barrels of amstel beer were delivered in amsterdam . thanks to its rich character and taste it became an overnight success , going on to win numerous prestigious awards at beer festivals . in 1883 , it was time for the world to discover amstel and thus , the first exported barrels of amstel were shipped to great britain and indonesia . by 1915 , the production of amstel had increased twenty - fold and in 1926 , amstel represented a third of all exported dutch beer . today , amstel is synonymous with pure ingredients and excellent quality and has become a part of the everyday fun , friendship , and socializing that people share in more than a hundred countries .\nin the mid 1950s , the dutch beer consumption rose again partly thanks to the very successful collective beer advertising \u201cthe beer is best again\u201d . in addition , the amstel logo was restyled and the importance of advertising recognized . the circular red and white amstel logo resulted in a powerful and very recognizable company logo . amstel continued to use the power of advertising for local and export markets .\npieter groenhuizen ( 1889 - 1972 ) was the amstel agent in baarn . agents were the \u201ceyes and ears\u201d of the brewery . they maintained contacts with the bar owners . they often had a bottling plant or bar as well .\nbeer and lemonade bottling from the agent t . jonker in heusden , around 1915 . in this photograph , you can see how the fliptop and marble stopper bottles are filled with amstel beer . the boy sitting on the crate is busy sticking amstel labels on the bottles .\nyazan karadsheh fills a glass with whiskey ale in his brewery ' s taproom in fuhais , jordan .\n\u203a uac and heineken sign a contract for incorporation of nigerian brewery limited in lagos . ( november )\nand those running the de keyzer brewery museum . they plan to recreate more historic maastricht beer styles .\nbusiness seems good for this amstel brewery , which is actually owned by heineken , but local tastes must be closely watched . many local draft accounts are finding that they can ' t even sell a 30 liter keg while it ' s fresh and they are now removing their fancy dutch ceramic taps . amstel light and amstel donker ( dark ) must still be imported from the netherlands . while the brown bottles used are routinely recycled by everyone on the island , the cruise - ship industry demands green non - recyclable bottles . it seems that they have no problem disposing of the empties ! amstel has become an integral part of the community throughout the netherlands antilles and countries such as cura\u00e7ao have found that strictly enforcing their minimum drinking age of 14 helps keep the amstel / community relationship a healthy and positive one .\noriginally posted by nothoppy1 just found out they brew different beers then the ones they mass market here in the states . anyone have any idea why their full catalog isn\u2019t on the shelves here in the states ? anyone have any idea what they taste like ? amstel bock is the best traditional bottom - fermented bock brewed in holland . i think it\u00b4s the best beer brewed by heineken . amstel 1870 is a better quality pils that is ok i suppose . it\u00b4s better than the standard amstel and heineken pils . amstel gold is a strong lager much loved by alcoholics .\nwhile amsterdam cafes , beer houses and restaurants remained the most important market for amstel beer , sales opportunities expanded outside amsterdam parallel with the development of the railway network . agents along the railway worked hard to interest the innkeepers for amstel beer . virtually all these agents were also active as bottlers .\n\u203a president obasanjo commissions ama brewery ( october ) \u203a nigerian breweries resumes export of its products \u203a total production management ( tpm ) programme is introduced in lagos and ibadan breweries after it was first introduced in ama brewery .\n\u203a amstel malta is introduced ( november ) ; \u203a nigerian breweries establishes a n100 million education trust fund for active participation in the funding of education .\nhere we have listed the best brewery tours and the best beer tours in amsterdam . ( updated march 2015 )\n\u203a first bottle of star lager rolls off the aba plant . ( may ) nigerian brewery limited becomes nigerian breweries limited\n\u203a the new bottling line at ibadan brewery is commissioned ; nigerian breweries team wins the heineken world\u2019s business challenge award .\n. . . . beer is the drink of choice . home to heineken and amstel , amsterdam has been a centre for european beer since the 15th century .\nthe brewery was founded on june 11 , 1870 in amsterdam and named after the amstel river , the waters of which also served for refrigeration . by 1872 , amstel was annually producing 10 , 000 hectoliters . for the purpose of storing the beer , winter ice from canals was kept in special double - walled cellars . originally , the beer was mostly drank in amsterdam . from 1883 , it was also exported to great britain and indonesia .\n\u203a nigerian breweries obtains a franchise from schweppes international to bottle its wide range of products ; \u203a kaduna brewery is commissioned .\n\u203a ama brewery produces its first heineken beer in small 33cl . bottles . ( june ) \u203a the large heineken 60cl . bottle is introduced . \u203a amstel malta box office reality show is introduced . \u203a the national reading competition begins in about 20 , 000 schools nationwide . ( september )\na tiny brewery with no distribution - if you want to try their beer , you have to go and fetch it yourself .\nbij amstel brouwen we al bijna 145 jaar geweldig bier , in uiteenlopende varianten voor verschillende seizoenen en speciale gelegenheden . bier om samen iets te vieren of ergens bij stil te staan , om met elkaar bij te praten of juist lol te trappen . amstel bier wordt sinds 1870 met liefde gebrouwen voor al die onvergetelijke momenten in het leven . show less\n, a brewery left untouched since its closure in 1970 . i ' ve been very impressed with the two beers produced so far .\ntiny brewery with a very poor reputation for qualty . every one of their beers i have tasted was infected . avoid like the plague .\nthe distinctive , golden amstel \u00ae beer with its mildly bitter taste and excellent quality has become well known around the world . - al sinds 1870 wordt amstel pilsener volmout gebrouwen met natuurlijke ingredi\u00ebnten . het resultaat is een helder goudgeel bier met een volle , toegankelijke smaak en een stevige schuimkraag . het perfecte bier om te delen met vrienden . - amstel 100 % malta es el inicio de todo , nuestro m\u00e1ximo motivo de orgullo . originaria de \u00e1msterdam , su receta hecha \u00fanicamente con ingredientes naturales se mantiene intacta desde 1870 , conservando la tradici\u00f3n de los maestros cerveceros . show less\ncarakale ' s black banner , featuring an endangered caracal with the jordanian royal crown atop its head , hangs over the brewery floor in fuhais , jordan .\nwhile in greece with my family a few years back , i drank amstel the entire month i was there . it was summer and the local restaurants kept the amstel very cold . i quite enjoyed it and look forward to drinking it again on my next trip . i had it in both bottles & cans and found both very similar . the cans were nice to pack for the beach and enjoy on those hot days .\nthe new kid on the block was established in 2002 . this is a brewery with a difference . it has a social agenda as the prael provides work for people with social problems . these people often find it hard to find work elsewhere . over the years the brewery has grown and expanded to a popular local hangout .\nfrom left to right , carakale ' s blonde ale , winter ale , pale ale and whiskey ale set atop the bar in the brewery ' s upstairs taproom .\nbottom - fermented stout . named after an amsterdam brewery bought by heineken in 1941 and closed in 1960 . bitterness 33 ebu , colour 180 ebc . no longer brewed .\ncontract brewer . founded by louis moritz who was born in pfaffenhoffen in alsace in 1830 . the brewery stopped brewing in the 1970 ' s . it started getting beers brewed in the\na brewery attached to one of holland ' s top beer pubs . it uses an installation bought second hand from brouwerij de leckere . the beers are only available at the pub .\ndark bock . seasonal - autumn . the same beer as sleutel bock . hooiberg is named after heineken ' s first brewery on the nieuwezijds voorburgwal in amsterdam . no longer brewed .\nt he challenge , quench the thirsts of hundreds of thousands of caribbean islanders . the obstacle , no drinkable ground water . the solution , let them drink seawater . but first desalinate it and use it to brew amstel lager beer . the amstel brewery in cura\u00e7ao ' s capital city of willemstad claims to be the only brewery in the world using 100 percent of its water distilled from seawater . located on emanapadie boulevard on the shores of one of willemstad ' s many inland bays , the towering grain elevators and outdoor storage tanks look right at home in this industrial neighborhood only a few kilometers away from the american fast food joints serving up the finished product . formal tours are given for tourists every tuesday and thursday while locals get to visit on wednesdays , phone 612944 for information . be there no later than 9 : 30 or you won ' t get past the gate guard . groups of up to 75 are common and the languages of dutch , english , papiamento , and spanish are accommodated . after viewing a slightly outdated videotape while sipping coffee , tea or amstel lager the guides split the group by language and head off .\nverifying this listing took some digging . because the beer ' s label lists the website as\nurltoken\ni was skeptical this was brewed by athenian and figured this listing was unnecessary and these reviews should be moved to the main amstel page , but i did some research and i ' ve since come around . here ' s what i ' ve come up with for the two people who give a shit : amstel was bought by heineken way back when , and heineken owns athenian according to wikipedia . athenian ( with plants in athens and thessaloniki ) brews this amstel exclusively for the greek market . i ' d put this in line with the different per - country guinness listings , but it ' s obviously contracted to athenian by heineken . so do with that what you will .\nthey currently brew their beers at de proefbrouwerij in lochristi in belgium . the intention is to have their own brewery at some point in the future ( that ' s what they all say ) .\noriginally posted by nothoppy1 just found out they brew different beers then the ones they mass market here in the states . anyone have any idea why their full catalog isn\u2019t on the shelves here in the states ? well , who is\nthey\n? there is no\namstel brewery\nor\nbass brewing co .\nanymore . the amstel brewery and brands were bought by heineken in the 60\u2019s , and the us importer at the time , van munching , didn\u2019t want to compete with it\u2019s self . when\nlight / lite\nbeers became popular , many brewers didn\u2019t want to cannibalize their own brands and attempted to launch a different branded beer in the\nlight\nsegment ( even a - b tried that early on with natural light before bud light ) - and heineken used the\namstel\nbrand for it\u2019s entry in the\nlight beer\nsegment in the us . ( since then , of course , van munching is gone and heineken controls us imports , and has introduced\nheineken light\n) . bass was split up , with coors owning the brewery and inbev owning the brand , so you\u2019d have to ask why inbev ( which doesn\u2019t brew bass , but has it contract - brewed ) chooses to make a different product for the home market than for their export market . when they do admit to such a thing , most brewers will say they change the recipe to fit local tastes .\nblond ale . brewed in the oranjeboom brewery in breda between 1987 and 1993 , when it was dropped in favour of palm . interbrew has given de beyerd the original yeast and permission to use the name .\na micro that produces quite commercial beers . they have had a habit of filtering some of their weaker beers , something that i have always thought a pretty pointless thing for a new small brewery to do .\nan independent lager brewery with an extensive range of products . i ' ve never been too impressed with their bottom - fermenting beers . there are some good ones amongst the newer range of top - fermenting beers .\nthis brewery has lived an exciting life in the last couple of decades . as part of verenigde bierbrouwerijen ( oranjeboom ) it was threatened with closure , before a mangement buyout in 1981 . there was a clause in the agreement which prevented them from brewing bottom - fermented beer and they developed a range of belgian - style ales . oranjeboom later bought the brewery back to get hold of its speciality brands , before selling it on to\nit has a beautiful location in the centre of amersfoort ' s old town . there is a small brewery tap , where there are a couple of tables crammed in between the front door and all the brewing equipment .\nthe gradual paring down of brand ' s bottled range is a cause for concern . after all , this is how it started with de ridder . next thing you know , the brewery is gone . what is it with multinational companies - why can ' t they help ruining any decent brewery they get their hands on ? surely they bought brand for its good selection of bottom - fermenting beers ? now heineken have turned it into another pils factory .\nin 1989 , but still run pretty much independently . all the beers still come its own brewery in the south of holland and it retains its own house style . heineken have shown some degree of commitment to keeping the plant open . after a serious fire in the late 1990 ' s , considerable sums of money were invested to rebuild the brewery . but then again , you can never be sure with these multinationals , as the people at ridder recently discovered .\nbartenders at the six bars where carakale is on tap say the beers have a devoted following among american and european expats , but that most locals still prefer more familiar brews . at caf\u00e9 de paris , a dimly - lit bar lofted above a supermarket in the jabal al - weibdeh neighborhood of amman , bartender peter qaldas says he loves carakale and tries to promote it to customers but that a lot more beer still flows through the amstel tap each night . as if on cue , a jordanian couple approaches the bar and orders a pitcher of what they call \u201cthe normal beer\u201d \u2014 amstel . \u201cyou can\u2019t compare 25 years to two , \u201d qaldas says .\ngolden ale . first brewed in 1991 at the breda brewery of oranjeboom . it moved to arcen in 1994 . pear and herbal aroma ; sweetish taste with fruit aromas ; bitterish finish with raisin and peach aromas . a fruity but quite bland beer .\nall the while , that light bulb continued to flicker in his head . one day , his father and soon - to - be funder , marwan , called to ask if karadsheh was ready to return home and start a brewery of his own . \u201ci asked him if he was ready to spend some cash , \u201d karadsheh said . with his father\u2019s support , karadsheh returned to jordan in 2009 to found carakale , naming his brewery after the endangered desert lynx \u2014 or caracal \u2014 that is indigenous to jordan .\nbavaria is the largest independent brewery in holland and concentrates unashamedly on the bottom end of the market . the low quality raw materials they use are easy to spot in the taste of the beers . tasting their beers is enough to make you appreciate heineken .\nsaison . a recreation of a beer from maastricht ' s de keyzer brewery , which closed in 1970 . it originated in a belgian subsidiary of de keyzer ( which is how come a dutch brewery was brewing such a belgian style ) . biscuit , toffee , spice , grass and hop aromas ; bitter / sweetish taste with biscuit and honey aromas ; bitter finish with caramel , honey , cream and hop aromas . a good bittersweet beer that tastes like a pale ale . a welcome addition to the dutch beer world .\neven though interbrew did choose it before the much larger oranjeboom as its dutch lager brewery , i can ' t see it having much of a long - term future . the gigantic interbrew pils factory in leuven is only a short lorry drive away , after all .\nback at carakale , karadsheh ' s committed benefactor , marwan , stops by the taproom to gush about what his son and $ 3 million have built . \u201cnow we just need the business , \u201d he says . the younger karadsheh knows expats alone won\u2019t help the brewery stay afloat \u2014 he needs to ramp up sales soon . with the brewery operating well under its 10 - million - liter annual capacity , he is considering exporting to the u . s . or the u . k . \u201cthat\u2019s my survival instinct , \u201d he says .\nkaradsheh already has some pioneering craft brewers rooting for him to succeed . steve hindy , the founder of brooklyn brewery , is among them . as a foreign correspondent for the associated press in beirut and cairo in the 1970s , hindy first got hooked on home - brewed beer made by diplomats and other westerners living in those cities , and he brought his passion home to new york . today , brooklyn brewery is one of the biggest craft breweries in the world , exporting what was once a hometown brew as far away as australia and brazil .\nin addition to their own crappy brands , they also contract brew low - quality beers sold under supermarket names . i ' ve never had a beer from this brewery that wasn ' t total crap . take my advice ; don ' t waste your time trying their beers .\namber lager . horrible pasteurised boiled sweet aromas coupled with pear drops . far too sweet and totally revolting . insipid bottom - fermented beer supposedly in the de koninck / palm niche . it ' s been moved to the la trappe brewery so perhaps it is now top - fermented .\nthe big attraction in town is the heineken experience . established in 1864 by the then 22 year old gerard heineken , heineken is now the third largest beer company in the world . the tour takes place on the location of the brewery that was first constructed in 1867 . this building produced beer until 1988 .\nirish - style ale . biscuit , malt , cabbage and dusty aroma ; sweetish taste with biscuit and malt aromas ; bitter finish with hop , tobacco and smoke aromas . nothing like as bad as i had expected - only the aroma was a bit off . tastes like there ' s some roasted malt in there . the label is extremely vague about where it ' s really brewed .\ntraded by murphy brewery , amsterdam\nit says . i can ' t say i ' ve ever noticed a brewery of that name in amsterdam . it ' s actually brewed in one of heineken ' s giant dutch lager plants .\n\u203a nigerian breweries becomes a subsidiary of heineken . \u203a heineken takes over control of nigerian breweries ; \u203a maltina with pineapple is launched ( july ) ; wins for the second time , the africa beer award . \u203a foundation stone of ama brewery is laid by governor chimaroke nnamani , in umuzeani vilage , udi local governement area of enugu state . ( april )\npils . good smell of aroma hops and a pleasant spiciness in the finish . only spoilt by a tad too much sweetness and slightly too prominent butter . the best mass - produced dutch pils by a mile . bitterness 30 ebu . unfortunately , since the move to the new brewery the beer has been pasteurised . more than 90 % of grolsch beer sold in holland is their pils .\nfuhais , jordan \u2014 yazan karadsheh begins every tour of the sprawling warehouse that houses carakale brewery with a little history lesson . though the modern middle east is not exactly known for its drinking culture , the location he has chosen to brew his craft ales \u2014 a plot of land carved into the rolling hills of the jordan valley \u2014 is not so far from where mankind\u2019s obsession with beer was born .\nthe idea raised eyebrows from the beginning . drinking , while commonplace among karadsheh ' s christian minority community , is still somewhat stigmatized in jordan . carakale ' s first choice for a location , just outside the capital city of amman , fell through after the conservative owner found out he intended to build a brewery there . it took three years to find and develop another location , down a winding mountain road from the christian town of fuhais .\n\u201cit started with civilization itself , \u201d says karadsheh , the 30 - year - old owner of carakale , jordan\u2019s first craft brewery , to a group of american visitors one recent afternoon . beer ' s invention by the sumerians over 5 , 000 years ago , he says , has been linked to the dawn of agriculture and the development of a numerical system , both of which allowed its large - scale production . later , the pharaohs of egypt had references to beer inscribed on the walls of their tombs and pyramids .\nafter a brief stint working for halliburton in the oil fields of wyoming , karadsheh returned to boulder where he landed a job at a home - brewing supply store . one of his customers , who happened to be craft brewing pioneer charlie papazian , suggested he apply for the master brewing program at the university of california - davis . after completing the 18 - week program , he earned his stripes working at boulder\u2019s upslope brewery , where he helped develop a dunkelweizen recipe that won a bronze medal at the great american beer festival in 2009 .\nfifteen minutes flying time west of cura\u00e7ao lies the island of aruba , formerly part of the netherlands antilles but now a member of the dutch caribbean . while the americanized resort hotels are all bragging about their bud , coors , and miller light beer selections it ' s still possible to locate beers with flavor on the island . attached to the roma di notte restaurant at palm beach 17a is the colosseum garden restaurant & sports bar , telephone 65163 . resisting the temptation to order a 7 ounce can of bud or even a similar - sized draft amstel you have the opportunity to taste a malty l\u00f6wenbr\u00e4u hell from m\u00fcnchen , no longer imported into the u . s . thanks to miller brewing company . the colorful label of ancla cerveza premium boldly proclaims\naruba\nand touts sailing ships , a setting sun and the native divi divi tree but the fine print reveals\nproducido por cervecer\u00eda ancla s . a . , columbia .\nthe light gold color seems innocuous enough but the sharp hop flavor is a bit unexpected for the accompanying light body and the slightly coarse finish takes a bit of getting used to . the flavors of this 4 . 8 % abv beer make it stand out from the light beer crowd while the ancla drink coasters stand out for their great graphics which even include the phone and fax number of the brewery . too bad these foam coasters are non - absorbent and generally useless .\nwearing jeans and a bright blue polo shirt , karadsheh narrates this history with a glass of his signature whiskey ale in one hand , the massive silver tankards where it was brewed towering behind him . raised in jordan , he says he was first \u201chazed and infused\u201d into the culture of craft beer while an electrical engineering student at the university of colorado , in boulder . leafing through a world beer atlas in a barnes and noble bookstore one day , he noticed that the beer he grew up drinking and always thought of as local \u2014 the mass - produced lager amstel , which has had a franchise factory in jordan \u2014 was , in fact , dutch . \u201cthat was the day i found out jordan didn ' t have a real beer , \u201d he says . \u201ca light bulb sparked in my head . \u201d\nheineken is the second largest ( it could be third or fourth largest now - these takeovers are going so fast a poor boy can ' t keep up ) brewing company in the world . it has two breweries of its own in holland ( den bosch and zoeterwoude ) but closed its original amsterdam brewery in the late 1980 ' s . with the exception of the uk , all the heineken sold throughout the world is brewed in holland . 7 million hl are exported to the usa alone ( that ' s more than the total exports to the states of all the german breweries put together ! ) .\nalthough amstel lager dominates the beer scene of the dutch caribbean there are a few hidden treasures and a few best left buried . at the downtown terrace restaurant , gomez plaza in willemstad , telephone 616722 , you can find a bottled beer menu with 15 choices ranging from buckler na beer to bellevue kriek , gueze and grand cru at $ 8 a bottle . the cristal from cervecer\u00eda backus y jackson , lima , peru was a hazy light gold with a very thin body and a very light hop flavor and aftertaste . the bavaria pilsner beer from bierbrouwerij lieshout holland tasted like a heineken lager clone but much sweeter . the bavaria 8 . 6 , 8 . 6 % alcohol by volume ( abv ) , came in tiny 25cl . ( 9 oz . ) bottles and was labeled\nsuper strength dutch lager\nand had a freshness date one month away . the clarity was abysmal with the hazy amber color clouded by serious floating particles . the intense malty aroma was accompanied by a medium body and an alcoholic sweet flavor . with beer prices starting at 4 . 50 naf ( approx . $ 2 . 50 ) this might not be the ideal happy hour spot but the two dozen outdoor tables in the heart of the punda shopping district make it a great place to people watch while enjoying a non - light beer .\nthe classic copper vessels have been replaced by four 6000 gallon stainless steel tanks , two mash , one lauter and one boil . the lager malt is imported from germany , belgium , france and great britain . the special rice comes from surinam while the hop extract is from hungary . the corporate yeast strain is dutch and the caramel syrup american . the process starts with the malt bouncing back and forth between the two mash tuns . rather than being the dutch version of decoction mashing this step is required to incorporate the rice starches produced in the second mash tun , since rice makes up 30 % of the grain bill . the hop extract is added during the five hour boil while the caramel syrup addition is required for the final golden color . when the non - alcoholic malta is brewed the recipe gets sugar from the dominican republic and a lot more caramel syrup . the wort chiller uses only water and the fermenters get a blast of oxygen to get things going . the co2 produced is scrubbed and used later in the kegging operation . two weeks of lagering takes place in the outdoor storage tanks . the 125 employees run the brewhouse in three shifts and the bottling line in two . the bottling line now cranks out a maximum of 54 , 000 bottles per hour . the shocking news is that the bottles hold but 9 ounces ! the official excuse for this is that the previously used 12 ounce bottles allowed the beer to become warm while being served and for some reason customers failed to appreciate their beer as much when warm . funny , i ' ve never heard of any full - flavored beers having this problem . from ground level of the brewery you can pass below the brewhouse and fermenters and walk amid the fixed and flexible plumbing . some portions of the floor drain better than others and the smell of caustic solution can get overpowering during cleaning operations . employment opportunities abound in the brewing process , assembling the cardboard containers for the cases of tiny bottles keeps three people busy all day . outside , a hopper containing spent grains stands ready for local farmers who buy it for cattle feed . a diesel generator is sometimes called upon to provide backup power for critical processes while waste water receives treatment before being passed on from the local holding pond to the nearby bay .\nsubscribe to our newsletter , ratebeer weekly , a must for understanding new people , places and beers in worldwide craft culture .\n2000 - 2018 \u00a9 ratebeer , llc . all rights reserved . privacy policy | terms of service\nby submitting this form , you agree to the terms and conditions and privacy policy of this website . this website will make use of cookies .\nin order to ensure that we all enjoy the facilities of the heineken website , we herewith set out our general guidelines . in these terms and conditions of use , and privacy and cookie policy , you will find details on our policies and regulations . we suggest you read them carefully . the following is a general approach only .\nthese terms and conditions of use (\nterms of use\n) apply to all visits to and all use of this website of heineken brouwerijen b . v . 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(\ntripadvisor llc is not responsible for content on external web sites . taxes , fees not included for deals content .\n10 years later , in the 1880s , export started to the colonies in the dutch east indies and the dutch antilles and surinam . this was followed shortly afterwards with export to the rest of europe .\n311 s college ave , fort collins , co , 80524 . copyright \u00a9 2017 by unfiltered media group , llc . all rights rights reserved\nestablished in 1985 in response to the domination by the large beer companies , namely heineken . brouwerij ' t ij is the flagship of amsterdam micro breweries . the all natural beers are not filtered or pasteurised .\ntours are conducted in english on friday , saturday and sunday . cost is 4 . 50 euro and includes a beer . tour begins at 3 : 30pm . be sure to get there early as space is limited and it fills up fast .\nthe tour is not standard . you can buy a package depending on how much beer you would like to sample . prices start at 7 . 50 euro . no tours on monday . groups smaller than 10 have to wait until others join .\nbeer quality has been known to fluctuate . however , quality is much better as quantity increases .\nrated the best beer tour company in amsterdam by tripadvisor . a small company that specialises in small group tours of 4 to 6 people maximum . their beer tours are informal with super small groups hence their popularity . you buy your own beers and pay for the time of the guide . they have three tours :\namsterdam afternoon beer tour : this tour was designed by former customers who just wanted someone to show them around to cool beer locations . tour maximum 4 people . costs 25 euro .\namsterdam bars , breweries and distillery tour : similar to the afternoon beer tour you visit local micro - breweries , bars and a distillery . you don ' t enter the working areas of the brew houses . you just drink their product . tour maximum is 6 people . costs 25 euro .\nred light district tour : sex , drugs and drinks . a combination of red light district tour and drinks . on this tour they provide you drinks in the ticket price . tour maximum is 4 people . cost 50 euro .\namsterdam ' s extension of the world wide franchise . urban adventures was established to get people off the beaten path .\namsterdam beer tour : visit local beer specialist locations with a guide . drinks are included in the price except for the end stop : 49 euro per person .\nwhen in amsterdam has realised that every website associated with amsterdam travel has a top list of things to do in this city . however , t . . .\nwhen in amsterdam . . be careful when parking . this fiat 500 was parked into the canal in amsterdam ' s old city centre . the driver had b . . ."]}
{"id": 55100, "summary": [{"text": "scott wilson group plc was a global integrated design and engineering consultancy with its headquarters in the united kingdom .", "topic": 38}, {"text": "founded as a civil engineering firm in 1951 , the company broadened its range of services through acquisitions .", "topic": 19}, {"text": "scott wilson offered consultancy and professional services in the railways , buildings and infrastructure , environment and natural resources and roads sectors , and at its peak employed 5,500 people in 80 offices worldwide .", "topic": 2}, {"text": "scott wilson became a public limited company in 2006 , and in 2010 was purchased by the american firm urs corporation .", "topic": 39}, {"text": "in 2014 , yet another american firm aecom purchased urs corporation .", "topic": 39}, {"text": "therefore , scottwilson is now part of aecom . ", "topic": 27}], "title": "scott wilson group", "paragraphs": ["urs corporation today announced that the company has completed its acquisition of scott wilson group .\nscott wilson pi\u00e9sold has a shared history with knight pi\u00e9sold . in early 2000 , knight pi\u00e9sold\u2019s ashford operations in the united kingdom broke away from the international knight pi\u00e9sold group , but retained its zambian interest . the scott wilson group acquired knight pi\u00e9sold ashford and operated its office in kitwe as scott wilson pi\u00e9sold . urs corporation subsequently purchased scott wilson pi\u00e9sold .\nurs corporation has completed its acquisition of scott wilson group plc , the london - based infrastructure engineering and construction company .\nafter an inspection of the site by scott , evans and wilson , unloading began immediately . in wilson\u2019s words ,\nroger knipe is a structural engineer for scott wilson group plc , a global integrated design and engineering consultancy for the built and natural environments .\nlast night geoff french , scott wilson ' s chairman , reaffirmed the recommendation of the urs bid .\nthe increased offer provides a compelling opportunity for scott wilson shareholders to realise a significant premium in cash , and reflects the underlying value of scott wilson .\nscott wilson mozambique lda ( swmoz ) is an independent multi - disciplinary organisation , operating within the sadc region , providing a comprehensive range of development consultancy services . the firm comprises locally owned and managed organisations with operating offices in mozambique , malawi and zimbabwe . scott wilson mozambique lda was part of scott wilson international , a global consultancy providing an integrated range of planning , environmental , social , and engineering and management services in all fields of development . in september 2010 scott wilson group plc was acquired by urs corporation together with its former scott wilson operations .\nunder the terms of the transaction , scott wilson shareholders will receive 290p in cash for each scott wilson share . the total equity value paid by urs for all outstanding shares equals approximately \u00a3218m .\nformer scott wilson group chief executive of scott wilson hugh blackwood has joined urs as a vice president of urs corporation and senior vice president of international operations . he will oversee urs\u2019s infrastructure & environment business for the u . k . / ireland , europe , middle east , india and china .\nunder the terms of the agreement , shareholders of scott wilson will receive 210 pence in cash for each scott wilson share , which values the entire issued and to be issued share capital at approximately \u00a3161 million , or approximately $ 242 million .\nscott , wilson , and bowers perished just 11 miles from one ton depot , itself about 150 miles from hut point .\n\u201cfrom today , scott wilson becomes part of urs corporation . our employees will be able to participate in larger and more complex projects . \u201d\ndc advisory partners ( lead ) and citi acted as financial advisors to urs and cooley llp and ashurst llp served as urs\u2019 legal counsel . greenhill & co . international llp and brewin dolphin acted as financial advisors to scott wilson and mayer brown served as scott wilson\u2019s legal counsel .\nwith headquarters in the uk , the group has a worldwide network of 80 offices and over 6 , 000 employees .\nscott wilson offer strategic consultancy and multi - disciplinary professional services in the railways , buildings & infrastructure , environment & natural resources and roads sectors .\nscott wilson\u2019s 5 , 500 staff formally joined the ranks of us giant urs corporation last friday when the firm completed its acquisition of the uk business .\nmr . koffel continued : \u201cscott wilson\u2019s market sectors are also well aligned with urs\u2019 existing focus . in addition to its strong infrastructure practice , scott wilson is well positioned in the environment and natural resources sectors , including the nuclear power market , which is a key area of strength for urs . \u201d\nupon completion of the transaction , it is intended that hugh blackwood , group chief executive of scott wilson , will join urs\u2019 management committee and will oversee from london the combined international operations for u . k . / ireland , europe , middle east , india , and china . it is also intended that other members of scott wilson\u2019s executive management team will have roles with urs . these will be finalized following closure of the transaction .\nlast season , a group of pittsburgh penguins rookies , known affectionately as the baby pens , made names for themselves in the final regular - season push for the playoffs and cemented their place in history by hoisting the stanley cup . one of those skaters might have gotten lost in the mix after an injury ended his season early . but the fact is , scott wilson could be the biggest scoring threat of the group .\nurs corporation sam ramraj , 415 - 774 - 2700 vice president , investor relations or sard verbinnen & co hugh burns / briana kelly / meghan stafford 212 - 687 - 8080 or citigate dewe rogerson , london patrick donovan / grant ringshaw / toby mountford + 44 ( 0 ) 207 638 9571 or scott wilson group plc . hugh blackwood , + 44 ( 0 ) 207 798 5187 group chief executive or sean cummins , + 44 ( 0 ) 207 798 5245 group finance director or financial dynamics charles armitstead , + 44 ( 0 ) 207 269 7275\nin the company\u2019s 2010 fiscal year , which ended on may 2 , 2010 , scott wilson had revenues of approximately \u00a3340m and net income of \u00a313 . 6m .\nurs said that acquisition of scott wilson , which is a key contractor on london ' s crossrail project , would expand its operations in the uk and overseas .\n) - - urs corporation ( nyse : urs ) and scott wilson group plc . ( lse : swg ) , the u . k . - based integrated design and infrastructure engineering consultancy , today announced the terms of a recommended offer for urs to acquire scott wilson . the proposed acquisition , which has been unanimously recommended by the board of scott wilson , will significantly expand urs\u2019 infrastructure capabilities in the united kingdom across a range of long - term growth markets , including rail and transit , transportation infrastructure , and ports and harbors . the proposed acquisition also will enhance urs\u2019 worldwide capabilities outside of the u . k . upon completion of the transaction , urs will have an expanded global presence to support the extensive global client base of the combined group .\nconstruction and services group kier has reported an 8 % increase in underlying revenue in its half - year results up to december 2017 .\nonly two years would pass before scott\u2019s hut at cape evans was again occupied .\nin connection with the completion of the transaction , scott wilson\u2019s shares have ceased to trade on the london stock exchange as of the close of trading on september 8 .\nour scalable membership packages are exclusively designed for companies who want to purchase access for 10 or more users and benefit from a group saving .\nwhat is it about ? the haunted pasts of a group of transient housemates , including a conjurer , a craftsman and a young musician .\nhugh blackwood , former group chief executive of scott wilson , has joined urs as a vice president of urs corporation and senior vice president , international operations . he will oversee from london urs ' infrastructure & environment business for the u . k . / ireland , europe , middle east , india and china .\nwhat is it about ? a group of taxi drivers facing strained family relationships , romantic woes , violence and economic ills in their gentrifying neighborhood .\nscott wilson mozambique lda avenida emilia dausse no 83 maputo , mozambique tel : + 258 21 312 878 fax + 258 21 304 870 email : info @ urltoken www . urltoken\ncubicles with bunks were built around the perimeter of the wardroom . scott\u2019s \u2018den\u2019 was partially enclosed by a timber partition ; it contained his bed , chart table , and bookshelves for the expedition library . adjacent to scott was the alcove occupied by lieutenant evans and wilson .\none final duty remained : a large cross of jarrah with carved inscription was erected on observation hill above hut point to the memory of scott , wilson , bowers , oates and evans .\ncaptain scott ' s birthday dinner , 6 june 1911 . left to right : atkinson , oates ( standing ) , meares , cherry - garrard , taylor , nelson , evans , scott , wilson , simpson , bowers , gran ( standing ) , wright , debenham and day .\n\u201cwith scott wilson\u2019s technical depth and talented team of professionals around the globe , urs is well positioned to support public and private sector clients worldwide on their largest and most complex infrastructure assignments . \u201d\nthe closing of the acquisition follows approval of the transaction by scott wilson\u2019s shareholders on july 30 , 2010 , subsequent court approval in the u . k . , and regulatory approvals in various jurisdictions .\nryle was joined in his experimental programme by paul scott and donald wilson from the radio astronomy group and by alan metherell from laboratory astrophysics group , as well as by a number of research students and post - docs . the main thrust of the research was to achieve efficiencies as close as possible to the theoretical maximum of 59 % and to understand all the technical and materials issues which went along with the new concepts . the programme was prescient and successful , well ahead of the time when wind turbines became commercially viable .\nl . scott caldwell and angela bassett in a scene from \u201cjoe turner\u2019s come and gone . \u201d\nour team is a dedicated and skilled group of professionals who come from a variety of backgrounds and cultures , with diverse experiences and expertise that enrich the practice . \u00bb\ndecember 15 , 2014 , kitwe , zambia \u2013 knight pi\u00e9sold has concluded an agreement with urs corporation ( now aecom ) to take over scott wilson pi\u00e9sold , strengthening its presence in zambia and southern africa .\ngeoff french , chairman of scott wilson , said , \u201cin an increasingly global marketplace , the board believes that a combination with urs will significantly enhance scott wilson\u2019s business opportunities and represents a compelling proposition for our shareholders , clients and employees . this offer reflects the underlying value of scott wilson\u2019s business and provides our shareholders with an opportunity to realise that value in cash today . in addition , as part of an enlarged and global group , our employees will be able to participate in larger and more complex projects , as well as benefit from further investment in new areas of expertise . we are extremely excited about our future with urs and look forward to providing our clients with access to an enlarged global footprint and an ability to service their needs across a wider range of services and sectors . \u201d\non monday afternoon chm became scott wilson ' s biggest shareholder when it bought a 12 . 97 per cent stake in the group at 245p a share , hours after urs ' s first offer of 210p a share had been recommended to shareholders . chm is now likely to sell its stake to urs in a move that could net it a \u00a34m profit in less than a week .\nurs last night won the takeover battle for the engineering consultancy scott wilson , raising its bid to 290p a share , which adds up to the second biggest premium paid for a uk company in the last decade .\nwhen captain robert falcon scott embarked on his second and last expedition in 1910 he was already a famous antarctic explorer .\ntony awards six nominations , with l . scott caldwell winning best featured actress for her performance as the boardinghouse\u2019s proprietress .\nthe addition of scott wilson expands urs\u2019s international presence by adding a network of 80 offices around the world , including offices in key regional centers such as london , hong kong , new delhi , warsaw and dubai , and more than 5 , 500 employees .\nthe winning bid from the san francisco - based engineer comes at a massive 233 per cent premium to scott wilson ' s closing share price of 87p on 4 june , the last trading day before it confirmed that it was in talks about a takeover .\nwilson adds scoring depth to an already loaded offense . with five goals in his last 12 games with the penguins , and the longest goal - scoring streak by a rookie since jordan staal in 2007 , wilson has provided a glimpse of the play he\u2019s capable of .\nby april , the rest of the party realised that some adversity must have befallen scott . on 10 april tryggve gran wrote :\nfinally , the second long winter ended and , on 14 october , search parties set out to look for scott and his team . early in the morning of 12 november , a search party located the tent containing the bodies of scott , wilson and bowers . the tent was collapsed over the top of their frozen bodies , and a large snow cairn built and marked with a cross made from tryggve gran\u2019s ski .\nduring the winter , there were special occasions when elaborate dinners were held . these included scott\u2019s birthday on 6 june about which he wrote :\n\u201cour asset is entirely flesh and blood , and the way you grow is with new people , \u201d says urs chairman and chief executive martin koffel speaking on monday , the first day of his ownership of uk consultant scott wilson . \u201cand our measure of success is service jobs added . \u201d\nthe transaction is not expected to have a significant impact on urs\u2019s fiscal year 2010 results , but the company expects that it will be accretive to earnings per share in fiscal year 2011 on a gaap basis . scott wilson\u2019s operations will be incorporated into the infrastructure & environment business segment of urs .\nhowever , another blizzard swept in keeping the three remaining men in their tent from 21 march onwards . scott\u2019s last diary entry is dated 29 march :\naside from reaching the pole , a comprehensive scientific programme was planned . dr edward wilson was appointed senior scientist and he assembled a competent group of professionals for the shore party with fields including , meteorology , magnetism , glaciology , geology , marine biology and cartography . the terra nova , built as a whaler in dundee and used as the relief ship on the national antarctic expedition , was selected as the expedition\u2019s vessel .\nthe addition of scott wilson expands the urs international presence by adding a network of 80 offices around the world , including offices in key regional centres such as london , hong kong , new delhi , warsaw and dubai , and the addition of more than 5 , 500 employees . in the uk , the combination of scott wilson with the existing urs operations will create a business with infrastructure expertise across a range of attractive long - term markets , including rail and transit , roads and bridges , and ports and harbors . current major contracts include the uk crossrail project and thames tideway tunnel in the uk . urs also is the lead partner in the nuclear management partners consortium , which is responsible for managing and operating decommissioning activities at the sellafield nuclear site in cumbria in north west england . with the completion of the scott wilson transaction , urs also will add significant international projects outside of the uk , including the delhi - mumbai industrial corridor development in india , haramain high speed rail in saudi arabia , and mtr shatin to central link in hong kong .\n\u2019s 10 - play cycle about african - american lives in the 20th century to reach broadway . wilson , who died in 2005 , wrote plays with many storytelling elements in common \u2014\nwhen further devlopments did take place , a route via the gorge and tebay was proposed and surveyed . however , local protests led the ministry of transport to consult scott wilson kirkpatrick & partners in 1959\nto consider all possible and practical alternative routes between the end of the lancaster by - pass and penrith , and recommend the one to adopt\n.\nthe cavendish radio astronomy group had little further involvement with the cosmic background radiation , until determined efforts were made to measure temperature fluctuations in the spatial distribution of the radiation and the detection of decrements in its radiation temperature due to the sunyaev - zeldovich effect in the directions of clusters of galaxies .\nnow wilson has his sights set on playing nhl playoff hockey on that same ice . we caught up with the 24 - year - old left winger before the pens\u2019 final preseason game .\nin 1965 , the cosmic microwave background radiation was discovered more or less by accident by arno penzias and robert wilson . penzias and wilson had joined the bell telephone laboratories in the early 1960s and had the responsibility of calibrating the antenna for use at these frequencies , for which they had access to a 7 . 35 cm cooled maser receiver . wherever they pointed the telescope on the sky , they found an excess antenna temperature , which could not be accounted for by noise sources in the telescope or receiver system . there remained about 3 . 5 \u00b11 k excess noise contribution . at almost exactly the same time , robert dicke\u2019s group in princeton were preparing exactly the same type of experiment to detect the cooled remnant of the big bang . within a few months , the princeton group had measured a background temperature of 3 . 0 \u00b1 0 . 5 k at a wavelength of 3 . 2 cm , confirming the black - body nature of the background in the raleigh - jeans region of the spectrum .\nthe acquisition of scott wilson opens the door to numerous new opportunities for urs in major international infrastructure markets ,\nsaid martin koffel , chairman and chief executive officer of urs .\nurs now is among the top ten uk engineering firms by revenue , with capabilities in critical infrastructure markets , including transit , high speed rail , roads and bridges , airports , and ports and harbors . we also have expanded our capabilities in other key geographies outside of the uk and continental europe , such as china and india , two of the fastest growing economies in the world . with scott wilson ' s technical depth and talented team of professionals around the globe , urs is well positioned to support public and private sector clients worldwide on their largest and most complex infrastructure assignments .\nwhat is it about ? the remembrances and reckonings of former slaves , including the otherworldly aunt ester who , at almost three centuries old , is a recurring character , often unseen , in wilson\u2019s plays .\nthe various teams relayed supplies and laid depots , progressively turning back to leave the polar party on their own . on 4 january 1912 , the last support party of lieutenant evans , lashly and crean turned back . when the time came for scott to select the party for the final push to the pole he relied on edward wilson , who had accompanied him on his first journey south , along with lawrence oates , edgar evans and henry bowers . ( the pros and cons of scott\u2019s decision to take five men to the pole , rather than four , as planned , has long been debated . )\nscott wilson has more than 5 , 500 employees and a network of 80 offices around the world , including offices in key regional centers such as london , hong kong , new delhi , warsaw and dubai . in the company\u2019s 2010 fiscal year , which ended on may 2 , 2010 , scott wilson had revenues of approximately \u00a3340 million and net income of \u00a313 . 6 million , which equates to approximately $ 510 million and $ 20 . 4 million , respectively . 1 approximately 72 % of the company\u2019s fiscal 2010 revenues came from the u . k . and ireland , with the balance originating in asia pacific ( 12 % ) , europe ( 9 % ) , middle east ( 4 % ) and india ( 3 % ) . the company\u2019s order book was \u00a3244 million , or $ 366 million , at the end of its 2010 fiscal year .\nmartin m . koffel , chairman and chief executive officer of urs , said , \u201cthe proposed acquisition of scott wilson is a compelling transaction for urs and an important step forward in our strategy to expand our capabilities in the u . k . infrastructure market and in other key regions around the world . upon completion of this transaction , we expect urs would be among the top ten u . k . engineering firms by revenue , with the added scale and expertise to perform some of the largest and most complex infrastructure assignments in the country . outside of the u . k . , scott wilson\u2019s offices in warsaw , hong kong , new delhi and dubai provide a strong complement to urs\u2019 locations in frankfurt , paris , madrid , milan , shanghai , sydney and toronto , further expanding our geographic footprint and ability to support public and private sector clients worldwide . \u201d\ncritics were mostly united in celebratory praise for wilson \u2014 one of the few black playwrights to be produced on broadway \u2014 even as they criticized his work for being dramaturgically cluttered , overly wordy or for taking magically ungrounded detours .\nupon returning from the antarctic in 1904 , scott wrote his account of the expedition the voyage of the discovery , before returning to the british navy . he was promoted to captain and married kathleen bruce in 1908 .\nthe sydney group led by bernard mills was carrying out similar radio surveys of the southern sky at about the same time with the mills cross and they found that the source counts could be represented by the relation n ( \u2265 s ) \u221d s \u22121 . 65 , which they argued was not significantly different from the expectation of uniform world models . in 1957 mills and bruce slee stated :\nin 1939 , martin ryle joined ratcliffe\u2019s ionospheric research group at the cavendish laboratory . on the outbreak of the second world war , ratcliffe joined the air ministry research establishment , later to become the telecommunications research establishment ( tre ) , and ryle followed in may 1940 . ratcliffe supervised the activities of martin ryle , bernard lovell and antony hewish , later to become the leaders of uk radio astronomy .\nwith the return of the sun , spring sledging began . during september , the team had established a telephone link between cape evans and hut point , laying bare aluminium wire across the sea - ice . on 6 october , scott wrote :\nduring my time at university i was sponsored by a local firm of architects and consulting engineers , ferguson mcilveen , and spent summers and my sandwich year working for them . this gave me great experience , not just in technical design work , but also the commercial and professional aspects of the industry , such as consultant\u2019s fees , construction contracts and costs . i returned to ferguson mcilveen in 2006 as a graduate , and shortly after this the firm was acquired by scott wilson , one of the larger international consulting firms .\nthe penguins drafted wilson in the seventh round of the 2011 draft . he went on to play at the collegiate level for the university of massachusetts - lowell , where he earned recognition and several awards . named the 2012 hockey east rookie of the year after averaging 1 . 5 points per game as a freshman , wilson , as a sophomore , was instrumental in getting his team to the frozen four \u2014 the first appearance ever of u - mass lowell in college hockey\u2019s national title tournament . that tournament , coincidentally , was played here in pittsburgh .\njust 18 months before scott\u2019s second expedition departed , shackleton had turned back only 97 miles south of the pole . aware of how close shackleton had come to snatching what he regarded as his trophy , scott planned his british antarctic expedition 1910\u201313 meticulously . it was to be the pinnacle of edwardian exploration with the attainment of the geographical south pole for britain being the ultimate goal . today , the legend of that expedition continues to echo down the years , a bittersweet epic of triumph and tragedy immortalised forever in the history of human endeavour and exploration .\nthis communication does not constitute an offer or invitation to purchase or subscribe for any securities or the solicitation of any vote or approval in any jurisdiction . the full terms and conditions of the transaction ( including the scheme ) will be set out in a separate document that will include ( among other things ) the full terms of the scheme ( the scheme document ) . shareholders of scott wilson are advised to read carefully and in its entirety the scheme document in relation to the transaction , once it has been issued , before making any decision with respect to the transaction .\nh . thomas hicks , chief financial officer of urs , said , \u201cscott wilson brings a history of profitability and strong recent cash flow generation , a team of highly talented professionals , a solid order book and an excellent position in attractive markets . in particular , the company is benefiting from its substantial international businesses outside the u . k . and ireland , and its strong position in the u . k . and european road and high speed rail markets . as part of urs , we see increased opportunities to leverage the combined company\u2019s client base , capabilities and geographic reach . \u201d\nthe transaction is structured as a court - sanctioned scheme of arrangement under the laws of the u . k . and is subject to the approval of scott wilson\u2019s shareholders , court approval in the u . k . , and regulatory approvals in various jurisdictions . urs expects that the transaction will close in the third quarter of 2010 and will be accretive to earnings per share in fiscal year 2011 on a gaap basis . due to the anticipated timing of the closing , urs expects that the transaction will not have a significant impact on its fiscal year 2010 results . the transaction is not conditional on financing .\nwhat our critic said \u201c\u2018fences\u2019 leaves no doubt that mr . wilson is a major writer , combining a poet\u2019s ear for vernacular with a robust sense of humor ( political and sexual ) , a sure instinct for crackling dramatic incident and a passionate commitment to a great subject . \u201d \u2014 frank rich [ read the review ]\nscott , himself , was preoccupied with planning the coming journey to the pole , while wilson completed magnificent watercolour paintings . in late june - early august , accompanied by bowers and cherry - garrard , wilson also led the epic winter journey to cape crozier . that journey , chronicled so eloquently by apsley cherry - garrard in his book the worst journey in the world saw the three men brave 24 - hour darkness and temperatures as low as \u201359\u00bac as they battled their way to cape crozier to gather emperor penguin eggs . they were permanently frozen and the temperatures got so cold that the men\u2019s teeth cracked in their mouths and they \u201cwere beginning to think of death as their friend\u201d . somehow , they survived the loss of their tent in a blizzard at cape crozier by huddling in a roofless rock igloo . they later miraculously found the tent and were able to embark on the 70 mile journey back to cape evans , where they stumbled into the hut virtually unrecognisable after their ordeal .\nover a twenty - five - year period starting in about 1950 , ryle and his colleagues developed a series of radio interferometers of increasing complexity and ingenuity that made it possible to carry out surveys of the sky and unravel the structures and nature of the radio sources . this program involved a great deal of innovative electronics , such as the phase - switching interferometer , which enabled the full amplitude and phase information to be recovered . the practical development of aperture synthesis was a virtuoso technical achievement that involved a considerable team of researchers and support staff . ryle put together a tightly knit group of physicists , including francis graham - smith , antony hewish , john baldwin , john shakeshaft , bruce elsmore , peter scheuer , paul scott and sidney kenderdine , as well as a strong support team of technicians and research students , many of whom were later to become leaders in radio astrophysics .\nwhat our critic said \u201crough in finish and unresolved at the final curtain , \u2018two trains running\u2019 captures a racially divided country as it came apart . that mr . wilson\u2019s history bleeds so seamlessly into the present is testimony to the fact that the bringing together of that america is a drama yet to unfold . \u201d \u2014 frank rich [ read the review ]\nwith spring came the start of the journey to the pole and the team employed motor sledges , ponies and dogs to haul the sledges and set up supply caches . the first to begin sledging operations was the motor party , which scott dispatched on 24 october with the two motor sledges . he followed with a larger party and 10 ponies on 31 october , the same day the dog teams were dispatched . each method of hauling proved to have its limitations , and when each reached their limit , the expedition resorted to the british standby advocated as the most reliable by scott : manhauling . this involved teams of four men together , harnessed and pulling a loaded sledge .\nthe cavendish laboratory had already made major contributions to radio studies of the ionosphere through appleton\u2019s pioneering researches and had a large body of experience relevant to the radar programme . ratcliffe returned to cambridge and ryle soon joined him . ryle preferred to carry out research on the extraterrestrial radio signals which had been discovered during the war rather than ionospheric research . ratcliffe split the radio group into two parts , the radio ionosphere section , which continued radio studies of the atmosphere and ionosphere , while ryle became head of the radio astronomy section , a discipline which barely existed at the time .\nwhat our critic said \u201cmr . wilson\u2019s play is a mixture of the well - made naturalistic boardinghouse drama and the mystical , non - western theater of ritual and metaphor . in \u2018joe turner , \u2019 the clash between the american and the african shakes white and black theatergoers as violently as it has shaken the history we\u2019ve all shared . \u201d \u2014 frank rich [ read the review ]\nthe gently sloping ground of this narrow volcanic neck of land with the ramparts of mount erebus rising behind and mcmurdo sound in front proved ideal for establishing his base . originally discovered during scott\u2019s national antarctic expedition 1901\u201304 , the area was named for the large number of skuas that flocked there , but scott renamed it cape evans after the expedition\u2019s second - in - command , lieutenant edward \u2018teddy\u2019 evans . a short distance inland is a large lake named skua lake , while to the east the ground rises to form the ramp and beyond , glaciated slopes rise toward the summit of mount erebus . from the hut site there are fine views east over mcmurdo sound to the trans - antarctic mountains and south to the dellbridge islands .\nwhat our critic said \u201chere\u2019s a play whose epic proportions and abundant spirit remind us of what the american theater once was ( before amplified glitz became dominant ) , and still is when the muses can be heard through the din . not since mr . wilson\u2019s own \u2018two trains running\u2019 and tony kushner\u2019s \u2018angels in america\u2019 has broadway seemed quite so alive . \u201d \u2014 vincent canby [ read the review ]\nthe cavendish group had had a long involvement with studies of the diffuse background radiation . john shakeshaft and timothy howell took up the challenge of attempting to measure the low frequency , long wavelength spectrum tail of the apparently thermal emission of the cosmic background radiation at 1 . 4 ghz . they concluded that the background radiation had radiation temperature 2 . 8 \u00b1 0 . 6 k . they followed this up with even more challenging measurements at 610 and 408 mhz , with the result that their measurements were consistent with the presence of a background component of emission with radiation temperature 3 . 7 \u00b1 1 . 2 k between 408 and 610 mhz .\nearlier in march , cherry - garrard and demetri headed south to meet the polar party , but continued bad weather and blizzards prevented their efforts and they turned back having waited for scott and his team at one ton depot for six days . the failure to reach the stricken polar party was something that was to weigh heavily on cherry - garrard for the rest of his days .\nthe terra nova left london on 1 june 1910 , but scott travelled later by fast steamer to cape town where he joined the ship before it departed for melbourne on 2 september . whilst in melbourne he received news that was to distress him deeply . the veteran norwegian polar explorer roald amundsen had been planning an expedition to reach the north pole but was thwarted by news that the american , robert peary , had reached the pole on 6 april 1909 . undeterred , amundsen simply switched his goal to the other end of the planet , pointing the fram to antarctica and the south pole . he left norway on 6 june 1910 keeping his intentions secret even from most of his crew until he reached madeira where he sent this telegram to scott : \u201cbeg leave to inform you fram proceeding antarctic . amundsen\u201d .\nwhat our critic said \u201c\u2018the piano lesson\u2019 is joyously an african - american play : it has its own spacious poetry , its own sharp angle on a nation\u2019s history , its own metaphorical idea of drama and its own palpable ghosts that roar right through the upstairs window of the household where the action unfolds . like other wilson plays , \u2018the piano lesson\u2019 seems to sing even when it is talking . but it isn\u2019t all of america that is singing . \u2014 frank rich [ read the review ]\nwhat our critic said \u201c\u2018gem\u2019 has passages of transporting beauty . but it is the first of mr . wilson\u2019s dramas to lack people whose flesh feels as palpable as your own . the characters in \u2018gem , \u2019 who include a former slave who is some 280 years old , are not exactly cardboard . they are more like pieces of parchment on which legends of the past and maps to the future have been drawn in swooping strokes of ink . \u201d \u2014 ben brantley [ read the review ]\nwhat our critic said \u201cthis play is a searing inside account of what white racism does to its victims \u2014 and it floats on the same authentic artistry as the blues music it celebrates . harrowing as \u2018ma rainey\u2019s\u2019 can be , it is also funny , salty , carnal and lyrical . like his real - life heroine , the legendary singer gertrude ( ma ) rainey , mr . wilson articulates a legacy of unspeakable agony and rage in a spellbinding voice . \u201d \u2014 frank rich [ read the review ]\nscott worked hard not to convey his concern at amundsen\u2019s plans to his men and continued preparations for the expedition as they sailed to new zealand . terra nova finally set off from lyttelton on 29 november 1910 , taking on coal in port chalmers before departing south . on board was a vast quantity of stores including 162 carcasses of mutton and three carcasses of beef , cheese and butter obtained in new zealand , and an impressive array of equipment representing the latest technology of the day .\nthirteen men settled down for the second winter . lieutenant evans had been invalided home on the terra nova with scurvy , and dr atkinson took over as leader . there were two new men , archer and williamson , the others remaining being cherry - garrard , crean , debenham , demetri , gran , hooper , keohane , lashly , nelson and wright . with scott and his four companions missing , presumed dead , and the fate of the six men of the northern party unknown , their mood was sombre .\na further dinner was held on 22 june when mid - winter was celebrated with seal soup , roast beef with yorkshire pudding , fried potatoes and brussel sprouts followed by flaming plum - pudding , excellent mince pies , and a dainty savoury of anchovy and cod\u2019s roe . that winter , a third edition of the south polar times was produced ; two had been produced on scott\u2019s first expedition in 1902 and 1903 . it was filled with whimsical writings , some scientific reports and an account of the mid - winter journey to cape crozier .\nthe expedition got off to a rough start . shortly after the terra nova left new zealand she was hit by a storm which nearly sank her . arriving at ross island in january 1911 , a landing was made at cape crozier but the idea of setting up the base here was abandoned . thick sea - ice prevented the vessel getting through to the old discovery hut on hut point , near the present - day united states mcmurdo station , so , on 4 january , scott landed some 25 kilometres north at the \u2018skuary\u2019 to investigate establishing his winter quarters there .\nin 1954 , hewish had remarked in his notebooks that , if the angular sizes of the radio sources were small enough , they would illuminate the solar corona with a coherent radio signal and so give rise to rapid time variations in their intensities . by 1964 , a number of radio quasars were known and some of these radio sources had small angular sizes . with paul scott and derek wills , hewish showed that the radio scintillations were due to the scattering of the radio waves by inhomogeneities in the ionised plasma flowing out from the sun , what is known as the solar wind .\nthe terra nova then returned to cape evans , and proceeded on to cape adare where the northern party was unloaded on 18 february 1911 ; it then sailed for new zealand . this party , led by victor campbell and including levick , priestley , abbott , browning and dickason , built a hut and wintered at cape adare , carrying out limited scientific work . of the other field parties , the western party and those laying depots for the next season\u2019s journey to the pole , all returned to cape evans between 13 april and 13 may 1911 . having departed shortly after the hut was constructed , wilson remarked on his return :\nby noon of the first day all the horses , dogs , a tent , emergency rations and two of the motor tractors were unloaded . for the rest of the day , there was a continual procession of men and ponies with sledges and by midnight most of the hut was ashore and the hut \u2018scantlings\u2019 erected . a large tent was erected for the work party and construction of the hut began in earnest . on 8 january , however , the third motor tractor was lost through the sea - ice . two days later , as construction of the hut continued on a foundation of coarse grey scoria just a few metres from the sea , scott noted :\nthe return home as recounted in scott\u2019s diary makes a haunting tale \u2013 a desperate run of incredible cold , barely sighted depots and slow starvation . a concussed and delirious evans , who had fallen badly near the bottom of the beardmore glacier on the trek home , died on 17 february . a month later , oates was in such bad shape that he prayed upon retiring to his sleeping bag that he not wake up . the next morning , deeply disappointed to find himself still amongst the living , oates walked out of the tent during a raging blizzard . his parting words \u201ci am just going outside and may be some time\u201d \u2013 still resound as a reminder of the ultimate selfless gesture , sacrificing himself in the hope that his companions would make better speed without him .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 strict / / en\nurltoken\nthe most topograpically difficult section of the m6 motorway is the stretch that runs through the cumbrian mountains . and the most spectacular part of the route is the natural gorge of the river lune , which lies south of junction 38 . within a 4km length of roadway , there are eight underbridges to the motorway and three bridges for the diverted a685 .\nthe gorge route has been well used since roman times , when it connected the headquarters of the roman army garrison on hadrian ' s wall at carlisle to the legionary fortress at chester . joseph locke also chose it in the 19th century as the route for the lancaster & carlisle railway . the mountains form an east - west barrier and the lune gorge is an obvious north - south access way \u2014 other routes would require tunnelling or viaducts , whether for railways or roads .\na route for what we now know as the m6 was included in the national system of motorways proposed by the institution of highway engineers in 1936 . a similar route was proposed by the county surveyors ' society in 1938 . world war ii put any further developments on hold for nearly two decades .\nthree potential routes were identified : the direct route , the killington route and the lune valley route . after consideration the killington route , which followed the lune gorge , was selected , principally because it did not require tunnelling and was less expensive .\nconstruction was divided into five contracts , with the lune gorge contract having a ten - month lead time over the others owing to the major structures and large amount of rock excavation required . tenders were called in october 1966 and construction began in october 1967 .\nextensive use was made of computers in calculating the alignments of the carriageways and the geometry of the intersections , and computer printout was used in the contract documents for the first time in england .\nthe m6 is fitted into the landscape by stepping the carriageways for 4km south of killington , and for 5 . 6km through the lune gorge , with a maximum vertical separation of 9 . 1m . north of tebay , the carriageways are separated for 7 . 2km where the motorway crossed the summit . the maximum separation is 24 . 4m .\nsurface water and sub - 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{"id": 55102, "summary": [{"text": "southland publishing , inc. is a publishing company based in pasadena , california .", "topic": 38}, {"text": "the company produces weekly newspapers , monthly magazines and affiliated websites throughout california and selected states throughout the u.s.", "topic": 9}], "title": "southland publishing", "paragraphs": ["glassdoor gives you an inside look at what it ' s like to work at southland publishing , including salaries , reviews , office photos , and more . this is the southland publishing company profile . all content is posted anonymously by employees working at southland publishing .\ntags : management , southland publishing , inc . , charles gerencser , david comden , david rolland\n, a smaller alternative weekly newspaper owned by southland publishing , which ceased publication in march 2009 .\ntags : financial , management , santa barbara independent , southland publishing , inc . , randy campbell , marianne partridge\ntags : financial , management , marketing , retail advertising , southland publishing , inc . , los angeles citybeat , charles gerencser\ni applied online . the process took 1 day . i interviewed at southland publishing ( pasadena , ca ) in january 2015 .\ntags : classified advertising , southland publishing , inc . , pasadena weekly , los angeles citybeat , san diego citybeat , ventura county reporter\nsouthland publishing , which was founded in 1997 and is based in pasadena , has media properties throughout los angeles , riverside , san diego and ventura counties and in five states . in los angeles , southland owns the pasadena weekly , the argonaut , arroyo monthly and playa vista direct with a combined reach of more than 300 , 000 readers .\nsouthland is content to go smaller . \u0093 new times had a very good product that circulated extravagantly , \u0094 said southland publisher david comden . \u0093but in the end , going head to head against the weekly didn\u0092t work .\nthe los angeles downtown news , which has been covering downtown l . a . for 45 years , has been purchased by southland publishing , an l . a . - based media group specializing in newsweeklies , magazines and affiliated online assets .\ntags : design & production , editorial , electronic publishing , management , l . a . weekly , pasadena weekly , oc weekly , ventura county reporter\nwhat southland gets is insurance that no one else , namely riordan , can acquire the new times l . a . assets , which include the news racks and archives of articles . the antitrust settlement also gives weekly advertisers the right to cancel their contracts and go to southland instead .\nthe printer that just got fired by the l . a . weekly will make up for the lost business by starting two competing weekly papers of its own . southland publishing printed the l . a . weekly until two weeks ago , but will now offer its own citybeat in the l . a . basin and valleybeat for the other side of the hills .\nventana monthly magazine , our sister publication in ventura county , is largely direct mailed to homeowners with hh incomes of $ 100 , 000 . both publications are part of southland publishing , inc . a group of five newsweeklies and five magazines which include : pasadena weekly , san diego citybeat , the argonaut , arroyo monthly , new angeles monthly , verdugo monthly and life after 50 .\nsouthland publishing itself was spawned from the sylmar - based valley business printers , which is owned by michael flannery , who is widely described as a conservative businessman who takes no interest in editorial policy . content is the purview of the left - leaning , 43 - year - old comden , who started out selling display ads for the san diego reader in 1983 , and later served as general manager of the sacramento news & review .\n\u201cit was key we find a buyer that understands and appreciates local newspapers , \u201d explains laris . \u201cthe immediacy , intimacy and personal relevance of the downtown news has been the cornerstone of our success . we have been a hometown paper . david comden and southland get it . i couldn\u2019t have hoped for a better hand - off . with southland as the owner , downtown news will remain the independent voice of downtown los angeles . \u201d\nsouthland\u0092s l . a . team will include newly hired editor in chief steve appleford , who lost his editing job with the old l . a . reader in 1996 , when new times came to l . a . and bought his paper for the sole purpose of shutting it down . one consultant is former weekly publisher sigman , who spent nearly two decades at the weekly before losing his job last year . southland also has hired away weekly editorial art director dana collins .\nwhatever the case , the monopolies are history for now . in cleveland , a new group bought the name of the closed paper and will restart it with much of the former staff . in l . a . , southland purchased the assets of the shuttered new times rag .\nwhen it comes to print media , it seems nothing is forever anymore . however , i think i can speak for both my friend and myself when i say that we\u2019ll continue to do this for as long as we can . so i\u2019d like to take this opportunity to thank all the writers and editors over the years who helped shape this paper into what it is today . i\u2019d also like to thank the ad reps who bust their asses every week to keep us afloat , as well as citybeat \u2019s parent company , southland publishing , for continuing to keep our ( physical ) paper in readers\u2019 hands .\nfor now , it looks as though southland\u0092s entries will get by with slim staffing and relatively low salaries , as at the papers it already operates . it remains to be seen how the content will differ between citybeat and valleybeat . comden says he hopes to appeal to a younger audience .\n\u201cwe\u2019re purchasing a sophisticated property and are pleased to bring the l . a . downtown news into our family of media , \u201d said david comden , vice president of southland . \u201cdowntown los angeles has emerged as the most dynamic urban market on the west coast and its future is very bright . the addition of l . a . downtown news will greatly complement our coverage in greater pasadena and the westside of los angeles . \u201d\nsouthland is dividing l . a . into city and valley segments . riordan plans to target upscale westside and beach neighborhoods . and the l . a . alternative press has expanded modestly and gradually from a silver lake focus and distribution area . they\u0092ve collectively learned from the experience of new times los angeles , which paid relatively high salaries to snare able journalists and competed with the weekly \u0097 and sometimes the l . a . times \u0097 for stories , distribution and advertising dollars .\nbut it\u0092s difficult to see that mission clearly expressed in southland\u0092s uneven ventura and pasadena products . \u0093you get what you pay for , \u0094 said one industry insider , who asked not to be named . \u0093it\u0092s not very good at all . take the story in the pasadena paper , in which they essentially announced they were starting these papers in l . a . that story went on forever before there were one or two sentences in the middle that mentioned the new papers . \u0094\nfor the record , l . a . weekly management says that it left valley business printers , the core business of southland , for a printer with the technology to produce a higher - quality product . for years , the weekly attempted to escape valley in search of a better price . on two occasions , valley sued the weekly for breach of contract . the most recent suit was filed three years ago . valley sued for at least $ 8 million in damages , about the price of a year\u0092s worth of printing . both suits were eventually settled out of court , with valley holding on to the business .\nthis article was sourced from creative commons attribution - sharealike license ; additional terms may apply . world heritage encyclopedia content is assembled from numerous content providers , open access publishing , and in compliance with the fair access to science and technology research act ( fastr ) , wikimedia foundation , inc . , public library of science , the encyclopedia of life , open book publishers ( obp ) , pubmed , u . s . national library of medicine , national center for biotechnology information , u . s . national library of medicine , national institutes of health ( nih ) , u . s . department of health & human services , and urltoken , which sources content from all federal , state , local , tribal , and territorial government publication portals ( . gov , . mil , . edu ) . funding for urltoken and content contributors is made possible from the u . s . congress , e - government act of 2002 .\nget the most out of your experience with a personalized all - access pass to everything local on events , music , restaurants , news and more .\nthe papers are scheduled to hit the stands in june , well ahead of another , more talked - about weekly headed by former mayor richard riordan . a third paper , based in silver lake , has been in business for about a year .\nall told , a pattern is emerging in the roiling world of l . a . \u0092s alternative press . no upstart will take on the weekly citywide . instead , publishers hope to carve out profitable niches within the enormous southern california market via lower - budget alternatives .\n\u0093 new times spent a fortune on staff and promotion , \u0094 said former l . a . weekly publisher michael sigman , who is now a music publisher . \u0093 new times tried to kill the weekly head - on with the same demographic , just by thinking they were better and sharper and knew the town better . and that was a mistake . \u0094\n\u0093the thinking is this : the valley has not been well represented newswise , \u0094 comden said , in either the weekly or the l . a . times , the region\u0092s dominant daily . \u0093it seems like it\u0092s gone backwards in news coverage . we\u0092re hoping to reverse that trend . some 200 , 000 people voting for secession left an impression on my mind . \u0094\nwith a smaller circulation , he\u0092ll offer lower advertising prices to neighborhood restaurants , for example , that consider the weekly too pricey . he also hopes to lure in movie and music ads and the weekly \u0092s legendary assortment of escort services , massage parlors and plastic surgeons .\nand he\u0092ll be assisted by the outcome of a government antitrust lawsuit against new times and village voice media , the nation\u0092s largest chains of alternative weeklies .\nif unfettered corporate capitalism had held sway , the l . a . market and the cleveland market ( of all places ) would now be locked up by new times and village voice media , which owns the l . a . weekly . the two chains had been competing in these cities , but last october , they closed a deal by which village voice media got l . a . and new times got cleveland and about $ 9 million .\nan antitrust investigation ensued , because it\u0092s illegal for companies to divide markets and create monopolies . the companies denied wrongdoing , claiming that no media monopoly had resulted . in the end , both companies paid fines and made the assets of the closed papers available for sale . it seemed an unlikely formula to fuel competition , especially because both chains had concluded that neither city could sustain two profitable weeklies . new times lost millions in l . a . both companies were struggling to be profitable in cleveland .\nthe other two alternatives will work with trim budgets as well . riordan , it seems , will rely mostly on freelance writers . the l . a . alternative press is virtually a husband - and - wife operation that can\u0092t afford top dollar for stories .\nall - access pass to the top stories , events and offers around town .\nas for riordan , he\u0092s pushed back the hoped - for starting date of his paper to the fall . he\u0092s talked of having his paper distributed free to homes in upscale neighborhoods \u0097 not exactly the typical alternative demographic . to attract advertisers , he\u0092s got to show that his deliveries will get past the security gate and the 150 - foot driveway .\nby gary walker high school graduation is an almost universal milestone , but some people take a . . .\ncnn\u2019s jake tapper navigates the 1950s political underworld in his novel \u201cthe hellfire club\u201d like . . .\ncynthia renaud hopes to increase the santa monica police department\u2019s presence in the community by . . .\nfade diet i got ghosted \u2014 dumped by a guy who just disappeared on me , no explanation \u2014 after three . . .\ncivility should win the day re : \u201cempathy meets outrage : westsiders join the fight to keep . . .\nby audrey cleo yap lunetta dining and moon bar 2420 pico blvd . , santa monica , ( 310 ) 581 - 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days listing with events scheduled for the pasadena community . it is published on thursdays and it is available only on newsstands located in the downtown area for free . it also publishes\nhappy birthday , pasadena\nto celebrate the city ' s anniversary of incorporation in june , the\nbest of pasadena\nedition in october , and a\nwelcome pasadena\nedition in december during christmas involving the rose parade .\ncrowd sourced content that is contributed to world heritage encyclopedia is peer reviewed and edited by our editorial staff to ensure quality scholarly research articles .\nby using this site , you agree to the terms of use and privacy policy . world heritage encyclopedia\u2122 is a registered trademark of the world public library association , a non - profit organization .\ngentleman , that\u2019s gaun to be hanged for shooting lang john muckle . . . . . . northumberland , there was associated with him in the expedition a sort of\nchief , or cap - tain of a band of low - landers , called halbert hall . . . . . . too far , in making proposals to one of the young ladies of the family , and\nthe banns betwixt her and him - self in the public church . note 7 . . .\ncopyright \u00a9 world library foundation . all rights reserved . ebooks from project gutenberg are sponsored by the world library foundation , a 501c ( 4 ) member ' s support non - profit organization , and is not affiliated with any governmental agency or department .\ntags : editorial , l . a . weekly , pasadena weekly , oc weekly , patrick range mcdonald\nsan diego citybeat is san diego ' s real alternative newsweekly publication . citybeat is published every wednesday with a weekly circulation of 44 , 000 . san diego citybeat has earned strong community readership by reflecting the diverse area it serves . the distribution area includes all of san diego county , from the mexican border in the south county , to oceanside in the north county .\ncity and community groups battle over a shrinking pot of federal anti - poverty money .\nfor the first time , donna frye , marco gonzalez and cory briggs talk in detail about why they did what they did .\nla weekly is a free weekly tabloid - sized alternative newspaper in los angeles , california . it was founded in 1978 by editor / publisher jay levin and a board of directors that included actor - producer michael douglas . it is currently owned by voice media group , owner of\nalternative weeklies\nvillage voice , denver westword , phoenix new times , houston press , dallas observer , riverfront times , miami new times , minneapolis city pages , broward new times , and oc weekly . it is distributed every thursday .\nhas been the premier source for award - winning coverage of los angeles music , arts , film , theater , culture , concerts , [ and ] events .\nthe\n, who served as its editor from 1978 to 1991 and its president from 1978 to 1992 . levin put together an investment group that included actor michael douglas , burt kleiner , joe benadon and pete kameron .\n, a similar - natured bi - weekly , which had recently ceased publication .\nwon six first - place awards , including three by staff writer christine pelisek , who was honored as the city ' s best reporter in investigative reporting , hard news , and news feature .\nstaffers in 2006 that the new owners had grafted a cookie - cutter template for editorial content onto the publication .\ninternal cut backs have resulted in the paper eliminating the position of managing editor , letting go several staff writers and other editorial department positions , as well as cutting the entire fact checking department .\nhowever , some of the cuts are likely attributable to philosophical differences with the paper ' s then - owners , who have since sold the chain .\nformer staff writer matthew fleischer said at the time that\nas part of the company ' s ' plug - and - play ' management strategy , editors , writers and ad directors were moved from city to city within the chain , without regard for local knowledge . any old - school village voice media manager who resisted the metamorphosis was denounced as a ' lefty , ' a ' throwback , ' and worse . they were fired or simply fled .\nnow dubbed the essentials , that draws sizable crowds . in 2009 , former ' los angeles times food writer amy scattergood became food blogger at\nand was later promoted to food editor . in late 2009 , the paper hired dennis romero ,\nmagazine , as a full - time news blogger . following the recession , in 2012 the paper added food critic besha rodell , a james beard nominee and former food editor of atlanta ' s\nthe paper won journalism awards before and after this transition , with two of its news writers , patrick range mcdonald and gene maddaus , winning the los angeles press club ' s nod for journalist of the year .\n, ( helmed by veteran la - area newsman kevin uhrich ) and the argonaut on the westside of los angeles , and other print products in southern california .\nl . a . weekly founder jay levin on the vision that started it all . l . a . weekly , december 4 , 2008 ; www . laweekly . com .\njay levin , joie davidow , michael ventura , ginger varney , bill bentley and big boy medlin ,\nsupported in the early days by tracy johnston and then phil tracy and a host of freelancers .\nsee l . a . weekly founder jay levin on the vision that started it all . l . a . weekly , december 4 , 2008 ; www . laweekly . com . ventura , varney , bentley and medlin had all previously been associated with the austin sun . see michael ventura , report from l . a . austin chronicle , october 2 , 1998 ; www . austinchronicle . com .\n. . . stewart openly despised the weekly . and let ' s be honest : the weekly staff openly despised her . i don ' t think that is much of a secret to anyone in l . a . media circles . putting her in the news editor chair was like dropping a glowing load of kryptonite onto the weekly lunch table .\nseelye , katharine q . ; barron , james ( april 17 , 2007 ) .\ngoodbye hello , a memo to the l . a . theater community\nnew times : once the best alt - weekly in the nation , ' l . a . weekly ' tightens its belt\n, left comments on cooper ' s blog stating that\nyour old , hippy - dippy paper has gone the way of the dinosaur . extinct . bye , bye .\npatrick range mcdonald named best print journalist of the year by l . a . press club ; la weekly takes home 6 more awards\ngene maddaus named l . a . press club journalist of the year - again\nthis article is issued from wikipedia - version of the 11 / 19 / 2016 . the text is available under the creative commons attribution / share alike but additional terms may apply for the media files .\n\u2018call me by your name\u2019 may be an oscar contender , but i . . .\nlocal newspapers underwent shakeups last week , with one announcing major management changes and another preparing to increase its digital profile and offer buyouts to employees .\nin addition , a historic weekly newspaper , the village voice , shuttered its print edition after 62 years and moved all of its operations online .\nthe biggest staff changes occurred last monday with the los angeles times hiring former yahoo ! ceo ross levinsohn to replace davan maharaj , who had served as both editor and publisher since march 2016 .\nmaharaj was fired along with three senior editors : managing editor marc duvoisin , deputy managing editor for digital megan garvey and assistant managing editor of investigations matt doig .\njim kirk , 52 , a veteran chicago news executive , was named interim executive editor . kirk served as publisher and editor of the chicago sun - times until last week .\n\u201cthis is an amazing opportunity , \u201d levinsohn said in an interview . \u201cthe l . a . times is a bastion of great journalism . my aspiration is to draw upon the incredible amount of work that has been done here and broaden it . \u201d\nlevinsohn spent almost two years at yahoo ! , including serving as interim ceo . he also served as ceo at myspace , fox sports and rotten tomatoes .\nin its own story on levinsohn\u2019s appointment , the times portrayed the changes more like a purge than as simple staff changes , describing the three editors as being \u201cousted . \u201d\nthe article also confesses that the staff had suffered from \u201cflagging morale after years of management changes on top of huge shifts in consumer behavior that have roiled the entire newspaper industry . \u201d the story also acknowledges that the paper has not been able to keep pace with the new york times and the washington post .\nthe shakeup comes on the heels of an investigative story by investigative reporter paul pringle and a number of staff writers exposing the double life of dr . carmen puliafito , who ran usc\u2019s school of medicine , despite his alleged penchant for taking illegal drugs and wild partying .\npuliafito was exposed after his 21 - year - old companion sarah warren overdosed on the date rape drug , ghb , at pasadena\u2019s hotel constance in march 2016 . no arrests were made in that case . in fact , puliafito returned to huntington hospital six hours after the overdose , picked up warren and the pair returned to the hotel , warren told the times .\nafter discovering the overdose shortly after it had occurred , it was a year and a half before the times broke the story .\nthat led to questions about the officer involved in the case , who did not immediately file a report on the overdose .\nbut while those accusations were flying , some at the times were concerned about possible wrongdoing by editors in the newsroom , who many believed were holding the scandalous story for reasons unknown .\naccording to a story in the times , the reporters said they feared a possible conflict of interest with usc , which hosts the newspaper\u2019s annual festival of books . the editors claimed that the story was of a sensitive nature and took time to review .\nthe newspaper\u2019s human resources department cleared the two editors of any wrongdoing before they were let go .\nthe times is just about the only big daily paper in the region which does not belong to digital first media ( dfm ) , owners of southern california newspaper group , which includes the pasadena star - news , the orange county register , the la daily news and eight other daily newspapers .\ndfm is seeking to reassign staff and hire more people to help all of their publications fulfill a \u201cdigital strategy . \u201d\naccording to the oc weekly \u2014 which is owned by another company \u2014 word of the pending changes spread in july after a memo containing that information was inadvertently left on a copier in the newsroom at the oc register by dfm chief financial officer dan scofield .\n\u201cit\u2019s too early to say precisely how many people or positions will be affected , \u201d scofield\u2019s memo states . \u201cthe goal will be based on the financial performance of the company as well as our ability to identify other potential savings . \u201d\nprevious cutbacks in the company have left small staffs at the papers , which already share content , copy editors and designers .\nthe memo states that management hopes to complete the buyout process sometime in september .\nthe company moved most of its san gabriel valley operations to a new building in monrovia last year , but the star - news has maintained an office in pasadena .\non tuesday , big changes were also announced at the nation\u2019s premier alternative newsweekly .\nexecutives with the village voice , the groundbreaking , left - leaning independent new york city weekly newspaper , announced they will shutter its print publication and become an online only operation .\nthe exact date of the last print edition has not yet been finalized , according to a spokeswoman .\nowner peter barbey cited declining revenue from the print edition\u2019s advertising as one of the main reasons behind ending the paper edition .\n\u201cwhen the village voice was converted into a free weekly in an effort to boost circulation back in 1996 , it was a time when craigslist was in its infancy , google and facebook weren\u2019t yet glimmers in the eyes of their founders , and alternative weeklies \u2014 and newspapers everywhere \u2014 were still packed with classified advertising , \u201d barbey said in a statement . \u201cclearly a lot has changed since then . that business has moved online \u2014 and so has the voice\u2019s audience , which expects us to do what we do not just once a week , but every day , across a range of media . \u201d\nthe voice was launched in 1955 by norman mailer , ed fancer and dan wolf , from a two - bedroom apartment in greenwich village . at that time , the paper only covered greenwich village and slowly moved into other areas by the beginning of the 1960s . the voice has been a staple of the new york journalism world , producing as many big stories as it had launched powerful journalistic careers\nwriters for the voice have received three pulitzer prizes , with teresa carpenter winning in 1981 , and cartoonist jules feiffer winning in 1986 and 2000 .\nwasn\u2019t that it was printed on newsprint or that it came out every week , \u201d barbey said . \u201cit was that the\nwas alive and that it changed in step with and reflected the times and the ever - evolving world around it . i want the\nbrand to represent that for a new generation of people \u2014 and for generations to come . \u201d\njohn abrams\u2019 animal magic for kids features comedy , magic , music and exotic pets at 1 p . m .\ngayle michel and liz mcduffie of medical cannabis caregivers discuss how cancer patients can qualify for medical use of cannabis , and its use in treating a medical condition , from 6 : 30 to 8 p . m . free , but [ . . . ]\ncancer patients can get information on a new app , chemowave , to help them control their symptoms , from 6 to 7 p . m . free , but call for reservations .\nthe annual world rhythms world music concert series features dance india with the shakti dance company & desert fire from 6 to 7 p . m . concerts continue tuesdays through july 24 , included with descanso admission of [ . . . ]\njan cannon discusses her latest book , \u201cmaturing with moxie : a woman\u2019s guide to life after 60\u201d at 7 p . m .\n\u201c14 pages , 19 articles , 67 ads . what should i wear to the # citybeatisover party ? \u201d\nso read a tweet from medley of junk who , from what i can decipher , is big on fringe - right conspiracies and defending confederate imagery . they ( not sure as to medley\u2019s gender , nor do i care enough to ask tbh ) were responding to last week\u2019s cover , which featured a burning confederate flag .\ni only point it out here because it\u2019s not the first time someone has used the ol\u2019 citybeat\u2019s never gonna last or citybeat\u2019s days are numbered chestnut to respond to us . hell , it\u2019s pretty much carl demaio\u2019s only comeback whenever we call him out on his nonsense . then again , he\u2019s never been the most logical or savvy debater .\nthe quote above was from this column ( titled , \u201cwhat is this thing ? \u201d ) in the very first issue of san diego citybeat on august 21 , 2002 . it was written by one of my mentors , david rolland , and 15 years later , the mission statement remains the same .\nhowever , when it comes to contributors and content , there are very few holdovers from that first issue . ed decker\u2019s acerbic \u201csordid tales\u201d column made its first appearance and tom tomorrow\u2019s \u201cthe modern world\u201d brilliantly roasted the grossly inept , post - 9 / 11 bush administration . there was also an appearance from a spry music writer named jeffrey terich , who is now citybeat \u2019s music editor .\nso yeah , sure , a lot has changed at citybeat over the years , but that \u201csmart , bold and fun\u201d attitude remains . i\u2019m not writing all this in attempt to self - aggrandize or fluff our own feathers , but rather to point out just how much citybeat is the exception to the rule . just last week , as i sat down to write that issue\u2019s \u201cfrom the editor\u201d column , the word came out that the village voice \u2014long the exemplar of alternative news weeklies\u2014 was ceasing print operations and going digital only .\nto be honest , the news hit me pretty hard . at the time the story broke , i was working out of the office of the city weekly in salt lake city . the editor there , enrique lim\u00f3n , is a citybeat alumnus ( longtime readers may remember him from his hilarious nightlife column , \u201cthe enrique experience\u201d ) , and he was with me when his arts editor broke the news that we\u2019d no longer be able to pick up a copy of the village voice from one of its signature red newsstands . we both kind of looked at each other silently and sighed . nothing really needed to be said . it\u2019s as if we were both thinking the same thing : this is what we signed up for . we know we might be next .\nbut most of all , i\u2019d like to thank our loyal readers . we\u2019ll be having a proper celebration of our 15th anniversary in october with the release of our annual \u201cbest of\u201d issue . leading up to that and continuing into 2018 , we will begin to unveil some new features and content . starting next week , we will begin with some early coverage of the candidates and issues that readers will need to know about leading up to the 2018 election . we will also be doing some smaller , reader service - type roundups of local news and issues ( it\u2019s going to look amazing ) .\nso rest in peace , village voice ( well , kind of ) , but to our local haters , i only have this to say : sorry , but we\u2019re not going anywhere anytime soon ."]}
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", "topic": 8}], "title": "agilent technologies", "paragraphs": ["glassdoor has 994 agilent technologies reviews submitted anonymously by agilent technologies employees . read employee reviews and ratings on glassdoor to decide if agilent technologies is right for you .\nagilent - company information\nagilent technologies , inc . . retrieved 30 may 2011 .\nagilent ( 2014 ) . crysalis pro . agilent technologies ltd , yarnton , oxfordshire , england .\n29 agilent technologies operations manager jobs , including salaries , reviews , and other job information posted anonymously by agilent technologies operations manager employees . find agilent technologies operations manager jobs on glassdoor . get hired . love your job .\ndirector of finance - worldwide sales , marketing , and service . at agilent technologies\nsee what the ihs markit score report has to say about agilent technologies inc .\ndidier hirsch senior vice president and chief financial officer , agilent technologies , inc .\nagilent establishes agilent technologies china holding company ltd . , based in shanghai , to consolidate its entities in china .\nagilent technologies , inc . common stock ( a ) historical prices & data - urltoken\nglassdoor gives you an inside look at what it ' s like to work at agilent technologies , including salaries , reviews , office photos , and more . this is the agilent technologies company profile . all content is posted anonymously by employees working at agilent technologies .\nmaster technology ownership and license agreement - hewlett - packard co . and agilent technologies inc .\ni applied online . i interviewed at agilent technologies ( wilmington , de ) in august 2017 .\nagilent technologies , inc . to pay $ 849 , 678 to resolve fraud allegations of bid rigging\non june 2 , 2000 , agilent technologies becomes a fully independent company , following hp\u0092s distribution of its agilent shares to hp shareholders .\ni applied online . the process took 4 weeks . i interviewed at agilent technologies in february 2014 .\nagilent technologies showcased and demonstrated their latest products at the international microwave symposium 2013 in seattle , wa .\ni applied online . i interviewed at agilent technologies ( santa clara , ca ) in july 2017 .\nrevenue , eps , & amp ; dividend - agilent technologies , inc . ( a ) - urltoken\nmaster technology ownership and license agreement - hewlett - packard co . and agilent technologies inc . - findlaw\nthe average salary for agilent technologies operations is $ 81 , 479 per year , ranging from $ 78 , 771 to $ 84 , 084 . compare more salaries for agilent technologies operations at paysa . com .\n' agilent technologies reports strong first - year results , ' canadian corporate news , november 21 , 2000 .\non june 2 , 2000 , agilent technologies becomes a fully independent company , following hp ' s distribution of its agilent shares to hp shareholders .\nthe average salary for agilent technologies operations manager is $ 118 , 788 per year , ranging from $ 112 , 453 to $ 124 , 741 . compare more salaries for agilent technologies operations manager at paysa . com .\ni applied through a recruiter . the process took 2 weeks . i interviewed at agilent technologies in february 2015 .\nthe company establishes agilent technologies china holding company ltd . , based in shanghai , to consolidate its entities in china .\ni applied online . the process took 1 day . i interviewed at agilent technologies ( santa rosa , ca ) .\neqt v has agreed to sell dako to agilent technologies for an enterprise value of approximately dkk 12 . 8 billion .\n1 . agilent technologies : the world\u2019s premier measurement company parmeet s . ahuja country general manager , india vp , enterprise financial services agilent restricted1 july 15 , 2011\ni applied online . the process took a week . i interviewed at agilent technologies ( wilmington , de ) in may 2012 .\ni applied online . the process took 3 weeks . i interviewed at agilent technologies ( wilmington , de ) in march 2013 .\nagilent technologies is a very strong industrial fit for dako and provides dako with a broader platform for marketing and r & d .\nthe purpose of agilent research laboratories is to power agilent\u2019s growth through breakthrough science and technology .\nagilent acquires redswitch , adding expertise in infiniband and rapidio to agilent ' s product portfolio .\ni applied online . the process took 2 days . i interviewed at agilent technologies ( santa rosa , ca ) in july 2011 .\ni applied online . the process took 2 + months . i interviewed at agilent technologies ( wilmington , de ) in may 2012 .\ninterview candidates at agilent technologies rate the interview process an overall positive experience . interview candidates say the interview experience difficulty for agilent technologies is average . some recently asked agilent technologies interview questions were ,\nwerdegang , warum haben sie das und das gemacht . avsolut nix besonderes oder schwiriges .\nand\ntell me a time when . . . .\n. 57 % of the interview applicants applied online .\ni applied in - person . the process took 2 days . i interviewed at agilent technologies ( minneapolis , mn ) in february 2010 .\nagilent technologies , inc . to pay $ 849 , 678 to resolve fraud allegations of bid rigging | usao - ndca | department of justice\nagilent technologies is a leader in biotechnology and health care . i am currently an analyst for the global operations division . i am . . .\neqt v has signed an agreement to sell dako to the american listed technology company agilent technologies , for a total enterprise value of dkk 12 . 8 billion . headquartered in california and listed on the new york stock exchange , agilent technologies has a market capitalization of around usd 15 billion .\ndreams made real . agilent provides solutions and technologies that revolutionize the way people live and work . . . to make dreams real . key dates :\nagilent technologies , the name of the new measurement company , is announced at historic brand - identity launch event in san jose , calif . , announced by agilent president and chief executive officer ned barnholt .\nall images used must indicate :\nreproduced with permission , courtesy of keysight technologies , inc .\nagilent technologies , a maker of scientific instruments , agreed on thursday to buy dako , a danish cancer diagnostics company , for $ 2 . 2 billion .\nagilent technologies ' infiniium 90000a series 13 - ghz oscilloscope approved by pci - sig ( r ) for pci express ( r ) 2 . 0 compliance testing\nagilent technologies inc . does not currently have any hardcopy reports on annualreports . com . click the button below to request a report when hardcopies become available .\noperations manager salaries at agilent technologies can range from $ 89 , 471 - $ 103 , 033 . this estimate is based upon 2 agilent technologies operations manager salary report ( s ) provided by employees or estimated based upon statistical methods . see all operations manager salaries to learn how this stacks up in the market .\noperations coordinator salaries at agilent technologies can range from $ 52 , 800 - $ 59 , 762 . this estimate is based upon 2 agilent technologies operations coordinator salary report ( s ) provided by employees or estimated based upon statistical methods . see all operations coordinator salaries to learn how this stacks up in the market .\nas the company moves into this decade it undergoes a major transformation . in 2013 agilent technologies announces that it will split into two separate pure - play measurement companies . the name of the new electronic measurement company is announced later in the year as keysight technologies .\nduring 2014 the separation process continues and on november 1 keysight technologies becomes a fully separate electronic measurement company .\nsanta clara , calif . - - ( business wire ) - - jan . 7 , 2014 - - agilent technologies inc . ( nyse : a ) today revealed the name of the electronic measurement company it expects to spin off in early november 2014 as keysight technologies .\nread about the agilent products and solutions that serve these markets . discuss your laboratory needs with an agilent expert .\n4 . agilent in india \u2022 two legal entities : \u2022 agilent technologies international ( ati ) : export oriented unit . chandigarh \u2022 agilent india ( ai ) : india sales , services manesar and support . \u2022 1500 employees in 9 locations , \u2022 leading market share in both electronic measurement and bio - analytical measurement agilent restricted4 july 15 , 2011\nagilent technologies , inc . ( a ) ex - dividend date scheduled for july 02 , 2018 6 / 29 / 2018 9 : 00 : 05 am - urltoken news\nprincipal subsidiaries : agilent technologies world trade , inc . ; microsensor technology , inc . ; pete inc . ; qos - effective systems ltd . ; rockland technologies , inc . ; security force software , inc . ; scope communications , inc . ; telegra corp . ; versatest , inc .\nhewlett - packard distributes its shares of agilent to hp shareholders on june 2 , making agilent a fully independent company ; agilent divests its healthcare products group for $ 1 . 7 billion .\nfollowing its successful ipo in 1999 , agilent technologies becomes a fully independent measurement company focusing on high - growth markets in communications , electronics and life sciences . recognized as an industry leader , agilent is first worldwide in the test and measurement market .\nagilent technologies , inc . manufactures a wide variety of laboratory equipment , and it develops and distributes laboratory informatics software , with a strong focus on the life sciences and effective measurement solutions .\non september 19 , 2013 , agilent technologies announced another split in the company structure , with agilent keeping its life sciences , diagnostics , and applied markets sectors while splitting off the electronic measurement sector into a new company ; that company name was announced as keysight technologies in january 2014 . [ 6 ] [ 7 ] the separation became official on november 1 , 2014 . [ 8 ]\nbiocompare is the leading resource for up - to - date product information , product reviews , and new technologies for life scientists .\n\u201cinvestment in r & d and sales & marketing has been a priority for us and we now see the results in terms of new instrument platforms and new markets . we believe the combination with agilent technologies is very strong from an industrial point of view and with the global distribution reach agilent technologies brings to the table , dako can continue to grow and prosper\u201d , says lars holmkvist , ceo of dako .\nagilent technologies inc . ( nyse : a ) is the world\u2019s premier measurement company and a technology leader in chemical analysis , life sciences , diagnostics , electronics and communications . the company\u2019s 20 , 500 employees serve customers in more than 100 countries . agilent had revenues of $ 6 . 9 billion in fiscal 2012 . information about agilent is available at urltoken .\nhewlett - packard announces a strategic realignment and the creation of a separate company , to be named agilent technologies inc . , consisting of hp ' s test and measurement , semiconductor , chemical analysis , and healthcare businesses ; agilent holds its initial public offering ( ipo ) on november 18 .\nin 1999 the company\u2019s test and measurement and related divisions spin - off to form agilent technologies . agilent embodies the test and measurement legacy that began with bill and dave in that small palo alto garage in 1939 . now a fully independent measurement company , agilent is in position to lead the test and measurement industry into the 21st century with its innovation and excellence .\nagilent technologies inc . ( nyse : a ) is the world\u2019s premier measurement company and a technology leader in chemical analysis , life sciences , diagnostics , electronics and communications . the company\u2019s 20 , 000 employees serve customers in more than 100 countries . agilent had net revenues of $ 6 . 6 billion in fiscal 2011 . information about agilent is available at urltoken .\nagilent technologies inc . ( nyse : a ) today announced plans to separate into two publicly traded companies : one in life sciences , diagnostics and applied markets ( lda ) that will retain the agilent name , and the other that will be comprised of agilent ' s current portfolio of electronic measurement ( em ) products . the separation is expected to occur through a tax - free pro rata spinoff of the em company to agilent shareholders .\nthe multiplicom website has moved ! since we are part of agilent technologies , we have found a place for our next - generation sequencing solutions ( ngs ) on the urltoken website . don\u2019t worry , we are still guiding you towards better results every step of the way , together with agilent . you can find all your trusted links on the following new agilent pages :\nexecutive images are intended for the news media use . they may not be altered in any way . if using informal photos , the hand gestures must be included in the image . agilent technologies must approve any commercial use of these images , please contact the agilent public relations team for such permission .\nagilent technologies inc . ( nyse : a ) is the world ' s premier measurement company and a technology leader in chemical analysis , life sciences , diagnostics , electronics and communications . the company ' s 20 , 500 employees serve customers in more than 100 countries . agilent had revenues of $ 6 . 9 billion in fiscal 2012 . information about agilent is available at urltoken .\nagilent technologies inc . ( nyse : a ) is the world ' s premier measurement company and a technology leader in chemical analysis , life sciences , diagnostics , electronics and communications . the company ' s 20 , 600 employees serve customers in more than 100 countries . agilent had revenues of $ 6 . 8 billion in fiscal 2013 . information about agilent is available at urltoken .\nagilent to buy dako for $ 2 . 2 billion - the new york times\nagilent gdpr compliance preparations focus on enhancing data privacy controls for all our customers .\nwhere is your career headed ? select an agilent location here to learn more .\nagilent said it was buying dako to expand its presence in the life sciences industry .\nagilent captiva emr - lipid lets you clean your dirtiest samples in one easy step .\ncustomers trust agilent for solutions that enable insights . . . for a better world .\nthe introduction of agilent\u0092s photonic switching platform accelerates the development of all - optical networks .\nkohlberg kravis roberts & co . and silver lake partners acquire agilent\u0092s semiconductor products group .\nbill sullivan is president and ceo of agilent , and didier hirsch continues as cfo .\nfor more details , see the fact sheets for agilent and the new em company .\nour values and culture makes agilent a place where we want to spend our time .\nto complement our product line r & d ; , agilent labs looks beyond the evolution of current products and platforms to create the technologies that will underlie tomorrow\u2019s breakthroughs , enabling agilent customers to answer questions at the leading edge of life science , diagnostics and the applied markets . our horizon is broad , encompassing synergies across agilent and seeding new businesses to create competitive differentiation and compelling value for current and future customers and shareholders .\nron nersesian , who has been agilent ' s president and chief operating officer , is executive vice president of agilent and president and ceo - designate of the new em company , effective immediately . neil dougherty , who has been agilent ' s vice president and treasurer , is vice president of agilent and cfo - designate of the new em company .\nwaldbronn , germany , and beverly , mass . , feb . 1 , 2011 \u2014 agilent technologies inc . ( nyse : a ) and sage science inc . today announced that they have signed a comarketing agreement involving agilent\u2019s 2100 bioanalyzer , used for the detection and quantification of nucleic acids , and sage\u2019s pippin prep dna size - selection system .\nagilent technologies , inc . ( nyse : a ) announced that dr . geoffrey kamau , professor of chemistry at the university of nairobi was honored with the association of laboratory managers\u2019 ( alma ) 2012 distinguished service award for laboratory management . professor kamau , kenyan native , author , and longtime educator / advocate for laboratory reform accepted his award at the association\u2019s annual conference earlier this month in san antonio , texas . agilent technologies is the corporate sponsor of the award and an industry leader in innovating laboratory practices worldwide .\nmike mcmullen was appointed agilent ceo in march 2015 , replacing william ( bill ) sullivan .\na former division of agilent was the electronic measuring group ( emg ) . for your electronic instrumentation needs , please refer to electro rent corporation , an agilent - authorized technology partner .\nin the night - shift and took steps to address the same through the committee ,\nsays zacharias cherian , director hr at agilent technologies india . cherian contends that the company looks at everything from the employees ' perspective , from attraction , retention to development of talent .\non sept . 19 , 2013 , agilent announced plans to separate into two publicly traded companies through a tax - free spinoff of its electronic measurement business . the new company is named keysight technologies , inc . the separation is expected to be completed in early november 2014 .\nexpert off - site repair services in agilent field service centers agilent service center repair services provide cost - effective off - site repairs for agilent modules and systems in our regional field service centers . you can count on skilled factory technicians to accurately diagnose and repair your instrument in order to return it to you without delay . available on - demand or as a contractual service agreement solution , agilent service center repair puts your instrument service in the hands of agilent experts .\nduring the fourth quarter , agilent had intangible amortization of $ 52 million ; acquisition , integration and transformation costs of $ 40 million ; and a donation to the agilent technologies foundation of $ 10 million . the company also recognized a tax benefit of $ 227 million . excluding these items and $ 3 million of other net charges , agilent reported fourth - quarter adjusted net income of $ 303 million , or $ 0 . 86 per share ( 1 ) .\non june 2 , 2000 , hewlett - packard distributed its shares of agilent to hp shareholders , making agilent a fully independent company . for the rest of the year agilent would execute its strategy of selling off its unprofitable businesses to focus on faster - growing markets for communications and measurement equipment . in august 2000 agilent announced the acquisition of the ecamera business unit of urltoken corp . agilent also acquired digital technology inc . , a developer of network - protocol test solutions .\nagilent is ranked # 58 on corporate responsibility ' s list of the 100 best corporate citizens .\n\u201cin the rapidly growing diagnostics market , dako\u2019s products and capabilities are a strategic complement to agilent\u2019s existing offerings , \u201d agilent\u2019s chief executive , william p . sullivan , said in a statement . \u201cagilent\u2019s strategy in acquiring dako is about strengthening the company\u2019s presence in life science and about revenue growth . \u201d\nagilent technologies inc . began business in november 1999 as a company with $ 8 billion in annual revenue and 43 , 000 employees . it was spun off by hewlett - packard company , which wanted to concentrate on its computer , printing , and software businesses . agilent ' s principal businesses include test and measurement , semiconductors , healthcare products , and chemical analysis products . historically , agilent ' s roots go back to the founding of hewlett - packard company in 1939 . toward the end of 2000 agilent announced it would divest its unprofitable healthcare products business for $ 1 . 7 billion .\nagilent featured in glassdoor ' s blog post\n9 companies that offer impressive perks & benefits .\n' agilent acquires camera unit , ' business journal , august 25 , 2000 , p . 24 .\nin december 2000 agilent signed an agreement to acquire atn microwave inc . , which specialized in microwave measurement solutions for wireless and high - speed data communication applications . the acquisition gave agilent products , engineering expertise , and intellectual property related to the measurement of multiport devices , balanced circuits , signal integrity , large - signal characterization , and noise , as well as the electronic calibration of test instruments . hp planned to integrate atn into its test component business headquartered in santa rosa , california . also in december 2000 agilent sold its automation integration software ( ais ) business to verano . ais was a division of agilent technologies canada inc .\nin 1999 hp announced a strategic realignment and the creation of a separate company , agilent technologies inc . , which consisted of hp ' s test and measurement , semiconductor , chemical analysis , and healthcare businesses . hewlett - packard would continue as a computing and imaging company that included all of hp ' s computing , printing , and imaging businesses . edward w . ( ned ) barnholt was named agilent ' s president and ceo . hp announced the formation of the new company on march 2 , 1999 , and on july 28 agilent technologies was given its name , a combination of ' agile ' with the popular ' ent ' ending that suggested high technology ( compare , for example , lucent , scient , and teligent ) .\nagilent is regularly recognized by external organizations for its culture as well as its practices around processes and people .\nagilent acquires silicon genetics , a leading provider of software solutions for life science discovery . the addition of silicon genetics ' genomics data analysis and management tools positions agilent to become a market leader in life science informatics .\nagilent introduces genespring multi - omics data analysis on a single platform and the industry\u2019s first 50ghz spectrum analyzer .\n' download : vendor neutral , agilent becomes a lab rat , ' telephony , february 14 , 2000 .\n4 . 6 processes in place for the highest governance body to ensure conflicts of interest are avoided agilent\u2018s board of directors is bound by a code of ethics which specifically details requirements for avoidance of conflict of interest . \u201c\u2026each board member must ensure that other existing and anticipated future commitments do not materially interfere with the members\u2019 service as director . as long as you remain an agilent director , you must avoid situations where your loyalties may be divided between agilent\u2019s interests and your own . agilent expects you to avoid even the appearance of a conflict of interest . if you are an independent director , additional restrictions apply as noted in the agilent technologies corporate governance standards . \u201d for more information on process to avoid conflict of interest go to investor relations .\nsan francisco \u2013 agilent technologies , inc . has agreed to pay the government $ 849 , 678 to resolve allegations that it submitted false claims to the united states in connection with the sale of electronic measurement instruments , united states attorney melinda haag and defense criminal investigative service special agent in charge chris hendrickson announced today .\nbill hewlett , dave packard and noel\ned\nporter begin developing their plans for an electronic measurement company that would later be hewlett - packard ( hp ) , and that is today called keysight technologies .\nagilent began business with about 43 , 000 employees , approximately one - third of hp ' s workforce , and revenue of about $ 8 billion , the equivalent of about 15 percent of hp ' s revenue . it also took with it about one - third of hp laboratories , which would be called agilent technologies laboratories . after the split , hp would have about 80 , 000 employees and $ 40 billion in annual revenue .\nsanta clara , calif . - - ( business wire ) - - agilent technologies inc . ( nyse : a ) today announced the promotion of michael tang to senior vice president , general counsel and secretary , effective immediately . tang has served as agilent vice president , assistant general counsel and assistant secretary , and he has been responsible for advising the board of directors and management team on mergers and acquisitions , corporate governance and securities matters .\nagilent forms joint venture , chengdu instruments division , to develop and manufacture test equipment for china and global market .\n2 . agilent at a glance agilent\u2019s strategic intent : measurement solutions partner to every engineer , service provider , and scientist in the electronics and bio - analytical markets . $ 5 . 5 billion fy10 annual revenue 18 , 500 employees worldwide customers in 110 + countries 70 - year heritage of invention and innovation agilent restricted2 july 15 , 2011\nthe agilent board of directors granted initial approval to pursue the separation plan at its meeting on sept . 18 .\nagilent\u2019s management will present more details about its fourth - quarter fy2012 financial results on a conference call with investors today at 1 : 30 p . m . pst . this event will be webcast live in listen - only mode . listeners may log on at urltoken and select \u201cq4 2012 agilent technologies inc . earnings conference call\u201d in the \u201cnews & events calendar of events\u201d section . the webcast will remain available on the company\u2019s website for 90 days .\nin june 2007 , agilent technologies bought kalabie eln from the klee group . [ 9 ] [ 10 ] kalabie was eventually integrated into the openlab suite , and with the release of version 4 . 1 in august 2010 , the name of kalabie was changed to\nopenlab eln .\n[ 11 ] [ 12 ] [ 13 ]\nlogo : keysight\u2019s symbol is a stylized waveform \u2013 the shape and form of a common electrical signal . the symbol represents the company\u2019s 100 percent focus on electronic measurement once it separates from agilent technologies , as well as a tribute to its legacy that dates back to the beginning of the electronic measurement industry as the original hewlett packard company .\nwilliam p . ( bill ) sullivan is named agilent president and ceo succeeding edward w . ( ned ) barnholt .\nnote to editors : further technology , corporate citizenship and executive news is available on the agilent news site at urltoken .\nagilent technologies was formed as an offshoot of hewlett - packard . on march 2 , 1999 , the company announced it would split of its test and measurement division \u2014 which had revenues of $ 7 . 6 billion in 1998 \u2014 into a new company\nso that the company will be ' more agile in the marketplace . '\n[ 2 ] by the end of july the company had selected the name agilent technologies , and in august it filed for initial public offering ( ipo ) . [ 3 ] [ 4 ] the ipo was made on november 18 , 1999 , and it raised $ 2 . 1 billion , making it one of the largest ipos in silicon valley . [ 5 ]\nfollowing its successful ipo in 1999 , agilent is now a fully independent company focusing on high - growth markets in communications , electronics and life sciences . recognized as an industry leader , agilent is first worldwide in the test and measurement market .\nin june 2016 , agilent announced it had agreed to purchase ilab solutions , llc [ 15 ] , completing the acquisition august 1 . [ 16 ] the ilab software became part of the agilent portfolio as ilab operations software . [ 17 ]\nagilent has evolved into two distinct investment and business opportunities , and we are creating two separate and strategically focused enterprises to allow each to maximize its growth and success ,\nsaid william ( bill ) sullivan , agilent president and ceo .\n\u201cas we begin to transition to a new generation of wireless technologies , it ' s growing more important that we establish industry alignment . with 5g , this is more important than ever , as we ' re tapping into an area of the radio spectrum that has been a big unknown for the mobile industry . being able to work closely with keysight and leveraging their expertise with network simulation , rf , and mmwave technologies is an advantage for our product validation efforts . \u201d\nagilent introduces the mxa signal analysis platform which is the industrys fastest signal analyzer with the highest accuracy of any midrange analyzer .\nmoore , cathleen , ' agilent raises the optical bar , ' infoworld , march 13 , 2000 , p . 8 .\nin 2012 , agilent had nine board members , eight of whom were independent directors . for more details please refer to our\nfor parmeet s ahuja , president & country general manager of agilent technologies india , every activity within the company is woven around the ' employee first ' fabric .\nit means that everything we do - from an employee event , to a fleet policy , to relocation assistance from hr - the interest of the employee is kept at the forefront ,\nhe says .\n' agilent and adaptec partner to deliver fibre channel for nt , ' ent , february 23 , 2000 , p . 30 .\nshankland , stephen , ' agilent shares leap on earnings surprise , ' cnet news . com , august 18 , 2000 , urltoken\nboeblingen plant also pioneers the concept of flexible working hours , an idea adopted at hp and agilent manufacturing facilities around the world .\n\u201cthe pippin prep instrument from sage and agilent\u2019s bioanalyzer together offer a synergistic set of tools that enable researchers working with next - generation sequencing platforms to advance their research faster and more efficiently , \u201d said knut wintergerst , electrophoresis marketing and support manager , agilent .\nagilent generated $ 485 million of cash from operations in the quarter . fourth - quarter roic was 19 percent ( 3 ) .\nagilent consolidates its locations in the san francisco bay area to a single 55 - acre campus in santa clara . originally a manufacturing site built by hp in 1968 , it is now the centralized location of many functions including the company\u2019s corporate headquarters and agilent labs .\nagilent technologies , inc . ( a ) ownership summary provides a snapshot of institutional holdings and activity for a particular stock . the institutional holdings summary data encompasses the holdings and change from most recent 13f filings . the insider filer data counts the number of monthly positions over 3 month and 12 month time spans . summary data is calculated daily , using the most up to date information available .\nchannel partner contact agilent ' s partner companies to help provide you the best solutions possible - hardware and software - for your applications .\nagilent delivers trusted answers and insights that advance the quality of life . we provide life science , diagnostic and applied market . . .\nagilent ' s first listing on fortune magazine ' s list of the top 500 u . s . companies : no . 212 .\nwilcox , joe , ' agilent cuts 450 employees , 200 temps , ' cnet news . com , august 14 , 2000 , urltoken\nas head of cag , mcmullen transformed the business , consistently delivering market - leading growth and profits . he championed strategic acquisitions and architected agilent ' s china strategy . he built the agilent crosslab group , which includes services , software and consumables ; acg was made one of agilent ' s three major businesses in september 2014 . mcmullen also has significant international experience , having lived in japan , where he led agilent ' s japan field sales and support operations , later adding responsibility for china field operations . he is recognized for his inspirational leadership style .\ncredit suisse and the law firm cleary gottlieb advised agilent on the deal , while goldman sachs and the law firm davis polk advised eqt .\nrelease of agilent\u2019s optical mouse sensor eliminates need for mouse pads , and allows for creation of a more precise and longer lasting computer mouse .\nchappell , jeff , ' agilent rides wireless wave , ' electronic news ( 1991 ) , january 24 , 2000 , p . 26 .\nagilent technologies , inc . provides bio - analytical and electronic measurement solutions to the communications , electronics , life sciences , and chemical analysis industries in the united states and internationally . the company\u201a\u00e4\u00f4s electronic measurement segment offers electronic measurement instruments and systems , software design tools , atomic force microscopes , surveillance systems and subsystems , and semiconductor and board test solutions . its products include communication test products and general purpose test products .\nwilliam p . sullivan has been a director of maxim integrated since december 2015 and has been chairman of the board since may 2016 . mr sullivan served as chief executive officer of agilent technologies , a global provider of scientific instruments , software , services and consumables in life sciences , diagnostics and applied chemical markets , from 2005 to march 2015 . mr . sullivan was agilent\u2019s president from 2005 to 2012 and 2013 to 2014 . prior to that , he served as executive vice president and chief operating officer from 2002 to 2005 and senior vice president and general manager of agilent\u2019s semiconductor products group from 1999 to 2002 . mr . sullivan is currently on the board of directors for edison international and was previously a director of agilent , avnet , inc . , and urs corporation . he is a graduate of the university of california , davis .\nagilent is a leader in life sciences , diagnostics and applied chemical markets . the company provides laboratories worldwide with instruments , services , consumables , applications and expertise , enabling customers to gain the insights they seek . agilent\u2019s expertise and trusted collaboration give them the highest confidence in our solutions .\nagilent ' s visual engineering environment ( vee ) pro system - development software provides the interface to test communication equipment in the mars exploration rovers .\ntagline : \u201cunlocking measurement insights for 75 years\u201d commemorates the birth of the original hewlett - packard company , from which agilent\u2019s electronic measurement business originated .\nagilent ceo bill sullivan said , \u201cagilent\u2019s performance in the fiscal fourth quarter met our revenue guidance and exceeded eps guidance . despite a very challenging economic environment , the strength of our operating model was evident , with operating margins for the quarter and the year at an all - time high . \u201d\nagilent introduces the e4898a bit error ratio tester ( bert ) that is the industrys first to operate at speeds of up to 100 gb / s .\nhaber , carol , ' agilent gains ground despite health bind , ' electronic news ( 1991 ) , september 4 , 2000 , p . 54 .\nin march 2013 , agilent made a voluntary disclosure to the inspector general of the department of defense that certain sales of electronic measurement instruments and systems to the government were the result of improper coordination of pricing and bid strategy between agilent and its distributors and resellers . during the government\u2019s subsequent investigation , agilent provided information and materials showing that it entered into agreements with its partners on whether to bid , and what prices to bid , often for the purpose of meeting the requirement under procurement rules that the government consider a minimum of three bids . the settlement agreement resolves the government\u2019s investigation , in which agilent fully cooperated .\neach of the brands in our portfolio is a hallmark of agilent ' s innovation and commitment to customer success . through superior precision , performance , reliability , and insight , the products , services and solutions behind our brands deliver on agilent\u2019s promise to provide trusted answers to our customers\u2019 most critical questions and challenges .\namerican laboratory just published a nice interview with agilent ' s president and ceo , mike mcmullen . in a wide - ranging conversation , mike discusses his career of more than 30 years with agilent and its predecessor , hewlett - packard .\nafter graduating with a degree in economics and finance ,\nhe re\nagilent technologies , a spin - off of hewlett - packard company , broke records on nov . 18 , 1999 as the largest initial public offering ( ipo ) in silicon valley history . the us $ 2 . 1 billion raised from that ipo was a sharp contrast to the $ 538 in working capital that founders bill hewlett and dave packard began with in 1938 . from a small garage in palo alto , california , to employees around the world serving customers in 110 countries , agilent has a long history of innovation and leadership in the communications , electronics , semiconductor , test and measurement , life sciences and chemical analysis industries .\nagilent delivers trusted answers and insights that advance the quality of life . are you ready to join us on our journey ? # joinagilent for more information : urltoken\nagilent introduces the 7890a gas chromatograph platform . its unique design reliably manipulates the capillary flow inside a gas chromatograph oven , thus enabling new applications and productivity gains .\nsmokler , jeff , ' philips snapping up agilent hsg unit , broadening ultrasound portfolio , ' health news daily , november 20 , 2000 , p . 1 .\non november 3 , 2014 , keysight lists on the new york stock exchange , under ticker symbol keys , completing the final phase of its separation from agilent .\nagilent is committed to the highest standard of corporate governance , business conduct and ethics . our amended and restated corporate governance standards , the charters of our audit and finance committee , compensation committee , executive committee and nominating / corporate governance committee , as well as our standards of business conduct , are available at urltoken under \u201ccorporate governance . \u201d agilent recognizes iso 26000 as the reference document that provides guidance on social responsibility . agilent aligns with iso 26000 standards as part of our social responsibility practices . as such , agilent\u2019s economic - related practices and processes align with iso core subjects : organizational governance 6 . 2 and fair operating practices 6 . 6 .\n\u201cdr . kamau has spent more than a decade working with partners and colleagues to educate scientists and raise the standards of practice in private and national laboratories throughout africa , \u201d said agilent technologies world - wide industry manager wayne collins . \u201cwe admire his dedication to this important initiative and congratulate him for his many achievements in this area . we will continue to support his efforts to drive further laboratory reforms in africa and bring the countries into compliance with internationally - accepted laboratory guidelines . \u201d\nagilent innovations enable dna microarrays to more precisely and comprehensively identify and locate genetic alterations that contribute to cancer and developmental disorders , creating new applications in research and diagnostics .\nthrough our agilent customer satisfaction program , we survey customers who interact with various touch points across our businesses and regions , and we provide continual updates to our management .\napproximately 75 to 80 percent of agilent ' s revenue came from its test and measurement business and its semiconductor business , with healthcare solutions and chemical analysis accounting for about 20 - - 25 percent . realizing that agilent ' s future was tied to the growth of the communications industry , and specifically to the internet , where networks and devices required more and more test equipment , wall street sent agilent ' s stock to a 52 - week high of $ 79 . 25 on december 31 , 1999 .\nagilent technologies , inc . engages in the provision of core bio - analytical and electronic measurement solutions to the life sciences , chemical analysis , communications and electronics , diagnostics and genomics industries . it operates through the following segments : life sciences ; chemical analysis ; diagnostics and genomics ; and electronic measurement . the life sciences segment provides application - focused solutions that include instruments , software , consumables and services that enable customers to identify , quantify and analyze the physical and biological properties of substances and products .\nthe split went into effect on november 1 - - the beginning of agilent ' s and hp ' s fiscal year - - and agilent had its initial public offering ( ipo ) on november 18 , 1999 . some 65 million shares were sold at $ 30 each . the ipo involved 15 percent of agilent ' s stock , with hp retaining 85 percent . hp planned to spin off the rest of its agilent stock to hp shareholders in 2000 . wall street reacted favorably to the ipo , sending the stock up from its initial offering price of $ 30 a share to $ 42 . 44 on the first day . hp stock also rose from $ 81 to $ 94 . 31 .\nrecent advances in various areas of clinical medicine , diagnostics and genetic testing have created a significant opportunity for the development of high value genetic tests to enable the practice of personalized medicine . the availability of affordable next - generation sequencing systems provides the foundation on which pcr based technologies can be applied to address a wide range of unmet needs .\nmcmullen has more than 30 years of industry experience and senior management experience at agilent . he was president of the company ' s chemical analysis group from 2009 until november 2014 .\nunder the terms of the deal , agilent , based in santa clara , calif . , will pay cash for dako , currently owned by the swedish private equity firm eqt .\nagilent and sunpower corporation dedicate a 1 - megawatt solar tracking system at agilent ' s santa rosa , calif . , campus . the largest solar energy generator in sonoma county , the system is expected to displace more than 90 million pounds of carbon dioxide over the next 30 years . this is equivalent to the emissions from approximately 7 , 500 cars .\n3 . agilent\u2019s market focussolutions that address critical customer challenges $ 5 . 5 billion revenue in fy10 across 3 businesses electronic chemical life measurement analysis sciences $ 2 . 8b $ 1 . 2b $ 1 . 5b comms petro / chem food pharma / academic / industrial , biotech government comp / semi aero / defense environment forensics agilent restricted3 july 15 , 2011\nsanta clara , calif . - - ( business wire ) - - nov . 19 , 2012 - - agilent technologies inc . ( nyse : a ) today reported revenues of $ 1 . 77 billion for the fourth fiscal quarter ended oct . 31 , 2012 , 2 percent above one year ago . fourth - quarter gaap net income was $ 425 million , or $ 1 . 20 per share . last year\u2019s fourth - quarter gaap net income was $ 289 million , or $ 0 . 82 per share .\nthe broadband series test system emerges as an industry standard . first to test atm and broadband isdn networks - and first to integrate testing of all layers of this complex technology - the system helps the industry prove that these new technologies can form the basis of an information highway for transporting voice , data , image and video over the same network .\nacquisitions in the first half of 2000 included the silicon valley networking lab , inc . , which provided a range of testing services and products to network equipment manufacturers , communications service providers , and system integrators . the acquisition helped boost agilent into a leadership position as a provider of third - party testing services . agilent also acquired j & w scientific , which became part of its chemical analysis business ; american holographic inc . , a manufacturer of holographic diffraction gratings and spectral sensor modules ; zymed inc . , a provider of cardiac analysis solutions ; and safco technologies , a subsidiary of salient 3 communications inc . and a supplier of planning , measurement , analysis , and predictive software systems for the wireless industry .\nthe acquisition is the largest ever by agilent , which was spun out of hewlett - packard more than a decade ago and posted revenue of $ 6 . 6 billion last year .\nfor the fourth year in a row , agilent has been named by # forbes as one of america ' s best large employers ! our employees love their # agilentworklife balance . urltoken\nthe agreement between sage and agilent includes the copromotion of the respective products and development of application studies that will leverage the synergies of the two systems for next - generation sequencing applications .\n\u201ckeysight reflects our rich heritage\u2014a direct line from both hewlett - packard\u2019s standards of integrity and innovation and agilent\u2019s premier measurement business , \u201d said ron nersesian , president and ceo of keysight .\non a quarterly basis at most of agilent\u2019s sites , employee sessions are held to share business updates and country - specific affairs , as well as to address employee - requested topics .\nthese feedback mechanisms provide agilent with information to help improve our environmental , social and economic performance . for example , agilent workplace services monitors global issues and reviews external inquiries to help identify areas where we could further improve our ehs performance and programs . similarly , corporate relations uses the input it receives to help guide our community programs , such as volunteerism and grants .\nstakeholder feedback mechanisms provide agilent with information to help improve our environmental , social and economic performance . for example , agilent workplace services monitors global issues and reviews external inquiries to help identify areas where we could further improve our ehs performance and programs . similarly , corporate relations uses the input it receives to help guide our community programs , such as volunteerism and grants .\nin early may 2018 , agilent announced that it had come to an agreement to acquire switzerland - based genohm sa and its ngs , cloud - based lims . [ 18 ] the sale was finalized on may 14 , though financial terms were not disclosed . [ 19 ] [ 20 ] as of may 2018 [ update ] , it ' s not clear if genohm will operate independently as a subsidiary of agilent or be absorbed into agilent , though the company declared its\nintention to maintain or even expand the lausanne - based workforce .\n[ 18 ]\nthe agilent leadership audit is an annual or semi - annual survey that allows agilent employees to provide feedback on leadership effectiveness within their workgroup . the leadership audit is focused on the critical few leadership practices that are central to executing the coming year\u2019s business results . audit results are compared with external best - in - class benchmarks to ensure we are performing at the top in our industry .\nin november 2000 agilent agreed to buy objective systems integrators for about $ 665 million . based in folsom , california , objective systems integrators had about 400 employees and specialized in communications test software . its software helped communications providers , such as internet sites and e - commerce systems , provide more reliable service . for fiscal 2000 ending october 31 , agilent ' s sales of communications test equipment rose 55 percent , making it the company ' s fastest growing business . companies such as cisco systems inc . and at & t corp . used agilent products to test their communications network equipment .\nwe will permit use of keysight photography available via this site as long as the use will not disparage keysight nor imply endorsement by keysight . the photography cannot be changed or manipulated in any way with the exception of resizing or cropping . by downloading our product photography you are indicating that you accept these terms . any commercial use of these images must be approved by keysight technologies .\nagilent ' s direct drive robot ( ddr ) wins an association for laboratory automation best new product award . the direct drive robot\u2019s unique automation technology and software advances drug discovery research and genomics applications .\n\u201cthis settlement demonstrates our continuing commitment to ensure the integrity of the government procurement system . we commend agilent for its prompt disclosure of improper price coordination , and subsequent cooperation in the government\u2019s investigation . \u201d\n4 . 12 externally developed economic , environmental , and social charters , principles , or other initiatives to which the organization subscribes or endorses many of agilent\u2019s policies and practices used in the operation of our business are consistent with internationally accepted charters and principles . some of the guidelines , charters and principles that were considered by agilent in developing our policies , position statements , ehsms and reporting structures are :\n\u201cthis name captures the spirit of our organization\u2014innovative , insightful and forward - looking , \u201d said nersesian , who added , \u201cwhile keysight is built on \u2018firsts\u2019 dating back to the birth of silicon valley , as a new company we are committed to bringing our customers a new generation of firsts\u2014unlocking insights for them so they can in turn bring a new generation of technologies into the world . \u201d\nacquisition of objective system integrators inc . ( osi ) enables agilent to provide a complete solution to service providers who offer 3g wireless , optical , broadband internet protocol and voice over packet networks and services .\nthe agilent 1290 infinity liquid chromatography system enables faster performance with the industry ' s largest analytical power range to date . this is the industry ' s most powerful , sensitive and flexible liquid chromatography system .\nfor instance , agilent doesn ' t have an approval system for leave . once an employee submits his leave , it is automatically approved . a discussion happens only if the manager disagrees for some reason .\nour agilent market survey provides a measure of our customers\u2019 loyalty compared to the loyalty of our competitors\u2019 customers . the results are used to identify opportunities for growth and areas where additional business investments are warranted .\nour agilent market survey provides a measure of our customers\u2019 loyalty compared with the loyalty of our competitors\u2019 customers . the results are used to identify opportunities for growth and areas where additional business investments are warranted .\nagilent introduced openlab cds , a conglomeration of its ezchrom elite and chemstation software , in november 2010 . this inevitably led to the discontinuation of its galaxie chromatography software on december 31 , 2011 . [ 14 ]\nthe new agilent will be a global leader in life sciences , diagnostics and applied markets , with an attractive recurring revenue base , balanced geographic revenue profile , growth opportunities in emerging markets , molecular diagnostics and clinical markets , and significant margin - expansion opportunities . fy13 estimated revenues are $ 3 . 9 billion . it is expected that the new agilent will continue to pay a dividend at least at the present yield .\nthe settlement with agilent was the result of a coordinated effort among the united states attorney\u2019s office , defense criminal investigative service , defense contract audit agency , and the general services administration , office of inspector general ."]}
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owned business that has supplied food products to restaurants and foodservice establishments , throughout the greater san francisco bay area since 1972 .\nbirite green guide birite is a company dedicated to maintaining a proactive approach to social responsibilities . we proudly provide environmentally friendly foodservice products to consumers .\nfounded in 1966 by victor barulich and cousin john barulich , birite has grown from a small supplier to coffee shops in san francisco to one of the premier distributors in the bay area supporting a wide range of foodservice operations , including many high - end independent restaurants .\nbirite foodservice distributors is home to over 13 , 200 nationally and locally sourced items that include a full line of meats , dairy , dry groceries , paper goods , and smallwares . not to mention our newest offerings of fresh produce , artisanal cheeses , and savory gourmet food products for the most discerning chefs .\nmichael has over 30 years of foodservice distribution experience . michael began as a fully commissioned salesman , and has since worked at all levels of sales and executive management in the industry . michael oversees a highly trained , professional sales force that makes birite foodservice northern california\u2019s distributor of choice .\nthis guide highlights all our cheese & charcuterie items as well as condiments and crackers . some are exclusive to birite foodservice and all have been carefully selected for quality , uniqueness and value .\nwhile birite originally began as a two - man operation by john and victor barulich over 52 years ago , we have grown to be the 30th largest independent foodservice distributor in the nation , employing more than 300 people . our leadership team , composed of barulich family members and foodservice executives from diverse backgrounds , is accomplished and experienced in running this dedicated organization .\nten ways the foodservice industry can increase gender diversity and boost their bottom line congressman french hill joined with ben e . keith executives for arkansas facility grand opening new report finds increasing gender diversity in foodservice industry boosts bottom line ifda statement on nlrb\u2019s decision overturning the obama administration\u2019s joint employer rule ifda names major products 2018 partner of the year\nbirite serves restaurants , hotel , healthcare facilities , schools , and caterers in the bay area and northern california and nevada , and has continually led the industry in a very competitive and demanding foodservice environment .\nwinsight is the only b2b media company providing actionable information and market intelligence to business leaders and suppliers in three of the fastest growing industries \u2014 convenience retailing , restaurants and noncommercial foodservice .\nbirite full product guide this catalog contains all items that are stocked by birite .\nbirite beefs cuts for foodservice catalog ( 2 . 46mb ) this catalog contains all beef cuts available for order . whether it\u2019s prime rib , fillet , or a whole brisket , birite only uses quality grade beef that is prepped and tenderized to save you time in the kitchen .\nbirite grocery essentials this guide highlights our specialty grocery items ( in dark red ) as well as our traditional commodity items available in the same category , and producers . some are exclusive to birite foodservice and all have been carefully selected for quality , uniqueness and value . many are from family businesses just like birite , whether it be local or imported .\nnestled in the hills of brisbane , we are located just south of san francisco . for over 50 years , we have been reliably delivering foodservice products to restaurants , universities and hospitals all over the bay area and northern california .\nis the largest independent broadline foodservice distributor in northern california . based in brisbane , california , birites product offerings include dry groceries , meat , seafood , poultry , dairy , frozen foods , disposables , warewashings , cleaning chemicals , and equipment and smallwares .\nthe square footage of birite\u2019s current facility in brisbane , california . it is nearly\nyes , i would like to receive email updates about birite products & promotions .\nbirite delivers unsurpassed quality & service to the bay area , featuring . . .\nbirite fresh seafood catalog birite proudly offers a wide variety of the freshest , highest quality seafood . all seafood is sourced with sustainability , service and safety in mind .\nbirite buying local catalog birite recognizes the positive impacts of local buying and proudly partners with suppliers whose products travel no more than 150 miles from their door to ours .\nbirite february 2018 specialty newsletter this month we celebrate birite\u2019s 50th specialty newsletter . let\u2019s take a trip down memory lane as we revisit some of our customer\u2019s favorite articles .\nbirite glove guide an essential guide to finding the best gloves to suit your needs .\nsince 1966 , birite has been synonymous with outstanding service , efficiency , and innovation . birite is committed to providing our customers with quality products , timely deliveries and competitive pricing .\nplease fill out the form and a birite customer service representative will get back to you .\nbirite proplus catalog ( 1 . 99mb ) this is a complete guide to the birite proplus professional cleaning system . it has everything you need for your warewashing , laundry and janitorial needs .\nthe total number of restaurants , caterers , hotels , delis , businesses and universities birite services .\nbill\u2019s leadership is instrumental in the continuation of birite\u2019s family - based business values and objectives . with over forty years of experience within the company , bill works hard to give birite a successful future .\nbirite may 2017 specialty newsletter this month , discover the benefits of brazil nuts and uncover the advantages of ravifruit and what separates this brand from its competition . lastly , check out birite\u2019s prosciutto palooza ! click here to read more !\nbirite july 2014 new items july is national culinary arts month . celebrate by sampling some of birite\u2019s new cheeses from marin french cheese out of petaluma or get creative with padron peppers . if grab - n - go is more your speed , birite now stocks boylan sodas made from cane sugar or the delicious and fun pirate\u2019s booty in aged white cheddar .\nbirite beverage guide catalog we offer everything from bag - in - box , to bar items , to coffees and sodas .\nbirite july 2016 new items birite\u2019s july new item flyer is here ! be sure to check out birite\u2019s partnership with the sustainable shrimp initiative and our two new stocked shrimp items . additionally , we are offering new items from grande and central coast creamery . there are 13 new cheeses alone ! click on the attachment to learn more about these featured items and many more .\nbirite june 2015 specialty newsletter featuring some terrific ideas on how to make your 4th of july menu even more fun and unique using exceptional american artisanal ingredients . also , your guide to fruit purees and a complete list of french inspired items stocked at birite\nbirite\u2019s proplus chemical department leads the industry in dishmachine rentals , portion control chemical dispensers and our greenrite , green certified , chemical program .\nmembers of the birite team posed with representatives from the charities that participated in the\ngratitude and giving\nluncheoun in june 2016 .\nbirite march 2018 specialty newsletter this month we discuss gums in processed foods , the crystallization of balsamic condimento , and national spinach day .\nbirite october 2014 new items inside you\u2019ll find item numbers for birite\u2019s new steak and organic produce program . be sure to check out the specialty & gourmet items featuring new grande cheese and edison chia seeds . oh\u2026we\u2019ve also added a couple new items to our hope\u2019s cookie category .\nwith over 35 years of service , steve sets the standard for customer care . steve has firmly established birite\u2019s reputation for excellence and infallible service .\nbirite may 2015 new items celebrate national barbeque month with ventura\u2019s new smokehouse 220 barbeque sauces . birite now stocks all six new flavors from honey bourbon to applewood smoked bacon . also new this month , birite is proud to stock a new line of diestel turkey products that you will most certainly want to serve your patrons . diestel turkeys promise no antibiotics , growth stimulants , or hormones and they are sustainably raised right here in sonora .\nbirite disposables / janitorial catalog from the front to the back of the house , our new disposable / janitorial catalog is sure to have just what you are looking for . featuring over 1300 disposable and janitorial related items , birite is your one - 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to - fork annual festival in sacramento , and your guide to all things pepper .\nbirite january 2016 new items let birite help you start the new year off right with january\u2019s new item flyer . this month we are featuring belgioioso\u2019s new sliced mozzarella , roland\u2019s new balsamic vinegar glaze , and l\u2019estornell\u2019s extra virgin olive oil from catalonia , spain ! click on the link to learn more about these featured items and many more .\nbirite november 2016 new items birite\u2019s november new item flyer is here ! this month we are featuring our new stok cold brew iced coffee in black , mocha , and vanilla flavors ! additionally , you will see our latest offerings from sara lee , tyson , and ferrarelle . click on the attachment to see all of our new items featured this month .\nbirite january 2015 specialty newsletter this month we are featuring a guide to converted rice , the top trend foods of 2015 \u2013 from cbs , and local cheese , ewetopia philosopher .\nbirite may 2018 specialty newsletter this month we learn about the 4 different ways to clean produce , explore the difference between refined and unrefined olive oils , and discuss antibiotics in chicken .\nbirite december 2017 specialty newsletter this month we decode maple syrup grades , discover the legend behind pot stickers , and learn about baker\u2019s percentage . click on the link to read more .\nbirite june 2017 new items birite\u2019s june new item flyer is here ! be sure to ask your sales rep about our new agrosuper jumbo chicken wings for your graduation and father\u2019s day celebrations . you may consider adding our new cattlemen\u2019s sweet memphis bbq sauce in a 4 / 1 gal pack . click on the link to see all of our new items featured this month .\nbirite february 2017 new items birite\u2019s february new item flyer is here ! new this month are numi cotton sachet herbal tea bags in 6 new flavors . also featured , eggo\u2019s individually wrapped belgian waffles ! additionally , you will see our latest offerings from highliner foods , ken\u2019s , and foodmatch . click on the link to see all of our new items featured this month .\nwith over 27 years in the industry , tom\u2019s experience is multi - faceted in purchasing , merchandising and category management . tom\u2019s \u201cwin - win\u201d negotiation style is beneficial for birite , its suppliers , and most importantly , birite\u2019s customers . overseeing a staff of 15 purchasing agents and administrative support personnel , tom\u2019s leadership motivates and energizes the organization toward the execution of a shared vision .\nbirite february 2014 new items we ' ve added more of what your customers want . increase your menu offerings with our new center of plate proteins , fresh produce and artisan flatbread products .\nbirite december 2016 new items birite\u2019s december new item flyer is here ! new this month is alive & healing tempeh . with 20 grams of protein per 4 oz , it\u2019s the perfect substitute to tofu ! additionally , you will see our latest offerings from better bakeries , heavenly organic , and rich\u2019s . click on the here to see all of our new items featured this month .\nbirite january 2018 specialty newsletter this month we receive a history lesson on the croissant , learn what aquafaba is and how it\u2019s used , and discuss the proper way to store vanilla and flavors .\nbirite march 2017 new items birite\u2019s march new item flyer is here ! new this month are leafware\u2019s square palm leaf plates with dome lids . also featured , frank\u2019s red hot sauce in individual 5 oz bottles ! additionally , you will see our latest offerings from highliner foods , pinna , and john soules foods . click on the link to see all of our new items featured this month .\nbirite august 2017 new items birite\u2019s august new item flyer is here ! be sure to ask your sales rep about our butter croissant dough from belpastry . this new preproofed , ready to bake , straight croissant is light , flaky , crispy and has a great butter taste . serving hamburgers or sliders ? birite has also just brought in two new fully baked brioche buns that are out of this world ! you\u2019ll also want to check out this month\u2019s featured items\u2026tartly sparking shrub beverages . these new drinks are refreshing and delicious . the perfect pairing with your food . also makes a sophisticated clean cocktail .\nraised in the industry , aaron has worked in almost every capacity of the family business , from the warehouse and trucks to sales and purchasing . after spending the past nine years managing the company\u2019s military and export sales , aaron is now responsible for ensuring the various departments at birite function as one and that birite\u2019s dedication to great customer service and outstanding products are delivered on a day - to - day basis .\nbirite january 2018 new items birite\u2019s january new item flyer has arrived ! featured this month are the new waters by voss . available in both still and sparking , they offer a clean , fresh taste . also new this month is field roast ' s vegan sausage links and hot dogs , perfect as a great meat alternative for your guests . check out the attached to find out what else is new this month .\nbirite october 2016 new items birite\u2019s october new item flyer is here ! this month we are featuring sweet street\u2019s new individually wrapped cookies , brownies , and bars ! plus don\u2019t forget to check out our new plain , butterflied bao bun by amoy ! additionally , you will see our latest offerings from sinto gourmet , beemster , and mccain . click on the attachment to see all of our new items featured this month .\nbirite september 2017 specialty newsletter this month , go nuts over cashews , learn about bloomed chocolate , and read about our fresh cut - to - order produce program . click on the link to read more !\nbirite august 2017 specialty newsletter this month , learn about what causes brain freeze , the history behind the original nutella , and our stocked 2017 american cheese society winners . click on the link to read more !\nbirite july 2015 specialty newsletter featuring brentwood corn , jackson\u2019s honest chips , your guide to creating a fresh mozzarella , olive oil and balsamic dish . also , by request . . . a caper size chart !\nbirite may 2017 new items birite\u2019s may new item flyer is here ! be sure to check out emmi roth\u2019s bold cheese board kit for your mother\u2019s day menu . creating a cheese board with just the right balance of flavors has never been easier . this kit features four of their delicious varieties for a true taste of wisconsin : grandcru reserve , fontina smoked , prairie sunset , and srirach gouda . additionally , birite is proud to stock tony gemignani\u2019s artisan blend 00 pizza flour . this is the perfect flour designed for pizza , focaccia , ciabatta and baguettes . click on the link to see all of our new items featured this month .\nbirite january 2014 new items check out our newest products . add to your menu with products like tyson wings , sara lee desserts , jackson\u2019s honest chips and a . c . calderoni\u2019s greco sweet & sour mix .\nbirite november 2017 specialty newsletter this month we discuss how to make your ugly produce pretty again , talk cranberry facts from npr\u2019s science friday , and learn about marshmallow fluff . click on the link to read more .\nbirite october 2016 specialty newsletter this month we talk about high fructose corn syrup , receive a lesson in table manners , and learn about new items from ravifruit and l\u2019olivier . click on the link to read more !\nbirite february 2016 specialty newsletter in this month\u2019s specialty newsletter you will find some useful information about fish sauce , our new cheeses by beehive cheese co . , an asian noodle stocking guide , and so much more .\nbirite december 2017 new items birite\u2019s december new item flyer has arrived ! featured this month are some great snack options , including kettle style chips from zapp\u2019s and kettle brand , individual grab - n - go multigrain pita chips from stacy\u2019s , and a 14lb bulk option from kronos . also new this month is la brea\u2019s new olive loaf and justin\u2019s hazelnut chocolate spread . click on the link to see all of our featured items this month !\nbirite september 2016 new items birite\u2019s september new item flyer is here ! this month we are featuring demitri\u2019s new bloody mary mix and bellweather farm\u2019s new blackstone cheese . plus , don\u2019t forget to check out our new fage yogurt products , in both tubs and individual servings . additionally , you will see our latest offerings from marin french , joseph\u2019s pasta , and hoffmaster . click on the attachment to see all of our new items featured this month .\nat birite , we believe in the strength of both nationally branded products and locally sourced offerings . our wide selection of brands and products helps build customer loyalty and trust , which are essential to your business\u2019s growth and prosperity .\nbirite april 2017 new items birite\u2019s april new item flyer is here ! new this month are the delicious croissants by delifrance . these premium croissants made with only french ingredients and cage - free eggs . also featured , principe\u2019s porchetta pork loin and sliced italian prosciutto ! additionally , you will see our latest offerings from kindred creamery , georgia pacific , and john soules foods . click on the link to see all of our new items featured this month .\nbirite september 2016 specialty newsletter this month we talk about gluten sensitivity , the new trending gochujang ( fermented chili sauce ) , and new items from pidy , caputo , and toscano . clink on the link to read more !\nbirite july 2017 new items birite\u2019s july new item flyer is here ! be sure to ask your sales rep about our new local produce from dwelley farms and the two new flavors of mt . valley sparkling mineral water ( in glass bottles ) . also , be sure to check out our four flavors of smaller sized sweet street manifesto cookies . perfect for the summer months ! click on the link to see all of our new items featured this month .\nbirite september 2017 new items birite\u2019s september new item flyer is here ! be sure to ask your sales rep about our new line of forager items . these organic , plant - based items include cold - pressed vegetable juices , dairy - free cashergurt , vegetable chips , dairy - free nutmilk shakes , and probiotic cashew smoothies . no pesticides , chemicals , or gmos added ! birite has also just brought in 3 new quinoas from ambrosia , including red , white , and tri - color , the perfect addition to any menu . you\u2019ll also want to check out mountain valley\u2019s sparking and flat spring waters . natural and refreshing , the crisp , clean taste is perfect to beat the heat !\nbirite december 2015 new items let birite help you get you get ready for the holidays with december\u2019s new item flyer . this month features nearly 40 \u201con trend\u201d items for all of your customer\u2019s needs . whole wheat linguine , decorative chocolate sticks , grass fed ground chuck , inventive naan dippers , polypropylene containers , and vitamix blenders are only some of the items featured this month ! click on the link to learn more about these featured items , and many more .\nbirite june 2015 new items celebrate national dairy month with belgioioso ' s award winning crescenza - stracchino , made in small batches from whole cow ' s milk and rbst free . pair with bread , fresh fruit , herbs and cured meats . speaking of cured meats , you will also want to ask your sales representative about birite ' s prosciutto creminelli . using heritage duroc pork legs and sea salt , prosciutto creminelli are aged for a minimum of 10 months .\nbirite january 2016 specialty newsletter this month we break down soy lecithin : \u201cthe good and the bad\u201d , discover the history behind valentine\u2019s day , and learn about some of our antipasti offerings . click on the link to read more !\nbirite january 2017 new items birite\u2019s january new item flyer is here ! new this month are harney & sons flavored ice teas in blackberry , peach , and green with ginkgo & citrus . also featured , smithfield ' s skin - off , center cut pork belly - yum ! additionally , you will see our latest offerings from 4505 meats , fra ' mani , and world centric . click on the link to see all of our new items featured this month .\nbirite october 2017 specialty newsletter this month we discuss bean basics \u2013 how to cook and prep , the causes of inflammation , and introduce new items from caputo , 4505 meats , and jackson\u2019s honest . click on the link to read more .\nbirite june 2016 specialty newsletter this month we talk about some new trending items like raw green garbanzo beans , pulse\u2019s , and caputo 00 americana pizza flour . also included is a history lesson on the baked alaska and oil food cost 101 .\nin honor of this philosophy and its 50 years in business , birite is supporting a number of different charities , many of whom have longstanding relationships with the company . birite hosted its \u201cgratitude and giving\u201d luncheon at john\u2019s grill in san francisco in june , during which the company distributed $ 500 , 000 in the form of checks for $ 50 , 000 each to ten san francisco area charitable organizations that have demonstrated a profound impact on the lives of others who are disadvantaged or marginalized .\nbirite equipment & smallwares catalog ( 17 . 62mb ) over 1300 stocked equipment and supply items and accessories are at your fingertips . bar supplies , china , cutlery , and glassware can all be seen in our showroom . make an appointment today .\nbirite january 2015 new items for the month of january , expand your menu with some of birite\u2019s newest offerings . have you tried aleppo pepper from kradjian importing ? aleppo pepper is great on grilled meats like chicken breast , steak , chops , chili or anywhere paprika is called for but a bit of a stronger flavor is desired . another menu suggestion would be the beautiful heirloom baby tomatoes or yellow pear cherry tomatoes featured this month . perfect for pasta dishes , salads , or hors d ' oeuvres .\nbirite march 2017 specialty newsletter this month we ask ourselves : \u201care carbs putting you to sleep ? \u201d , we discover the history behind pecorino romano cheese , and learn about some of our new delifrance croissants . click on the link to read more !\nbirite december 2016 specialty newsletter this month we introduce you to ortiz serie oro anchovies , welcome the fun new seltzer cans by spindrift , and discuss the science behind the unlikely power couple , grapefruit & salt . click on the link to read more !\nbirite march 2015 new items this month we\u2019re featuring over 40 new items ! be sure to check out the new guinness\u00ae beer battered cod fillet and shrimp\u2026perfect for st . patrick\u2019s day ! there\u2019s also mrs . friday\u2019s tasty trios and the new york everything flatbread crackers .\nbirite november 2016 specialty newsletter this month we introduce you to the happy egg co . , celebrate 60 years of the iconic green bean casserole , and learn about some new products from better bakeries and alive & healing tempeh . click on the link to read more !\nbirite custom cuts catalog our custom cut protein program delivers fresh - to - order proteins with uncompromised consistency and quality . whether it\u2019s beef , poultry , pork , lamb or veal , we provide menu favorites . we proudly offer a wide variety of brands and product options .\nbirite november 2015 new items let birite help you get you get ready for the holidays with this month\u2019s new item flyer . in our november edition , we are featuring close to 50 new items , including such delicacies as rougie\u2019s foie gras morsels , fabrique delices duck pate , and from italy , mieli thun\u2019s coriander and chestnut honey . also featured this month are sonoma brinery\u2019s handmade pickles and kite hill\u2019s new cream and ricotta cheeses , made from almond milk . more information about these items and many more can be found by clicking on the link .\nbirite april 2014 new items this month , we\u2019ve brought in several new items for our customers to enjoy . be sure to check out the beef chuck roll from creekstone farms , new spices from south hill farms , new tasting spoon from eco tensil , and many more !\nbirite february 2017 specialty newsletter this month we talk about genetically engineered crops , explore the option of chocolate logos and transfer sheets , and learn about some of our new offerings from sir kensington , orlando foods , and thrive oil . click on the link to read more !\nnathan has worked on the operational side of the family business for over 13 years and consistently strives to achieve the perfect balance between superior customer service and optimal efficiency . nathan has developed a driven and dedicated operational team that gives birite a competitive edge for continued success and growth .\nbirite july 2016 specialty newsletter this month we talk about some new trending items like organic heirloom tomatoes from capay valley , vialone nano rice from riseria campanini , and pidy\u2019s ready - to - fill pastry shells . click on the link to learn about these items and many more !\nbirite august 2016 new items birite\u2019s august new item flyer is here ! featured this month are capay valley ' s organic ' s heirloom tomatoes . plus , don ' t forget to check out our new rocky\u2019s chicken products ! whether it is chicken breasts , thighs or wings , you ' re sure to find a product you ' ll love with rocky ' s air chilled chicken ! additionally , you will see our latest offerings from rustic bakery , emmi roth , and libbey . click on the attachment to see all of our new items featured this month .\nbirite april 2017 specialty newsletter this month we figure out the best way to make sure our digestive track is working properly , we discover the history behind duncan hines , and learn about characteristics , uses , and offerings for the cocoa nib . click on the link to read more !\nbirite may 2016 specialty newsletter this month we dive into the difference between wild and farmed shrimp , describe what the \u201cgood bacteria\u201d on olives looks like , and talk a little about the history of red velvet cake . click on the link to read about these topics and many more !\nbirite october 2015 specialty newsletter in october\u2019s specialty newsletter , we are featuring belgioioso\u2019s burrata with black summer truffles , delicious served as appetizer , on pizza , or on a salad . also featured this month are rougie\u2019s frozen foie gras morsels , perfect for sliders , torchons , and appetizers .\nbirite september 2014 new items new this month is classic mayonnaise and spicy brown mustard from sir kensington\u2019s , kraft simple signatures white cheddar twisted elbow macaroni , purple and orange cauliflower to embrace the colors of fall , and so much more ! click on the links for pictures and more details .\nbirite may 2014 new items this month our new items flyer features local chocolate from tcho chocolate , lotus ramen and rice , njoy individual pink , blue , and yellow packets , and so much more ! take a peak at these items and many other new items we are now stocking .\nbirite august 2016 specialty newsletter this month we talk about our new partnership with rocky\u2019s chicken , canned tuna from sausalito , and bellwether farms new blackstone cheese . we will also discuss dairy allergies and the best way to decrease your cost of gloves . clink on the link to read more !\nbirite march 2014 new items featured on the cover this month is a healthy fish pangasius meal . also , inside you ' ll find new items from hormel foods , aidells sausage company , custom culinary , rumiano cheese company , perfect crust pizza liner , & fresh produce from our sister company , a & b produce .\nbirite pastry essentials catalog this in - depth resource has all our commodity & specialty ingredients to make breads & pastries from scratch - like flour , sugar , nuts & dried fruit and especially chocolate and frozen fruit puree . easy to navigate with helpful comments regarding gelatin conversions , sugar grain sizes and the difference between cocoa powders .\n\u201cit\u2019s remarkable what we have learned as a result of our participation in these organizations ; we have great admiration for the organizations we serve and with the passion they each show to their causes , \u201d he says . \u201cbirite truly is a local business and we are proud of our philanthropic history as we celebrate this milestone event . \u201d\nbirite february 2016 new items prepping for the super bowl and valentine\u2019s day just got easier with february\u2019s new item flyer . this month we are featuring some great new items like harry\u2019s steakman jack\u2019s chili , roland\u2019s tri - colored quinoa , and daily\u2019s precooked bacon ends ! click on the attachment to learn more about these featured items and many more .\nbirite may 2018 new items this month we\u2019ve got some great new items to share with you . check out our new line by seviroli foods , including some delicious desserts and stuffed pastas . also featured this month is k + m extravirgin chocolate by thomas keller . click on the link to learn about all of the new items available this month !\nbirite june 2016 new items this month we are featuring president\u2019s new triple cream brie and crumbled feta cheese . also featured in this flyer , three new bakery items from wholesome harvest baking , producers dairy\u2019s new lowfat yogurt quarts in various flavors , and foodhandler\u2019s onesafe gloves ! click on the attachment to learn more about these featured items and many more .\nbirite august 2014 new items new this month are discreet , apron size wet wipes from sca , little soya soy sauce ( the first gluten - free soy sauce to be launched into space\u2026seriously ) , convenient individually wrapped breakfast sandwiches from kellogg\u2019s ( 2 great flavors ) , and so much more ! click on the links for pictures and more details .\nthe night warehouse pickers role is to pull products for birite customers from our warehouse . overtime is required . the position requires constant lifting to pick a minimum 110 cases per hour with 100 % accuracy . the position also requires you to label product , build pallets for outgoing deliveries , and load trucks according to stops . this job is physically demanding !\nbirite april 2018 new items this month we\u2019ve got some great new items to share with you . just added is santa barbara smokehouse fresh atlantic smoked salmon , available in sliced and unsliced varieties . also new this month is la croix sparkling water , available in multiple flavors ! click on the link to learn about all of the new items available this month !\nbirite october 2015 new items inside this month\u2019s new item flyer you\u2019ll find over 60 new items ! have you checked out any of the three new hillshire farm chicken sausages ? not only is there a $ 5 instant savings rebate , but you can download additional savings by visiting the rebates page at www . birite . com . also , now available are the new crackers from rustic bakery and the keebler assortment pack . there are 25 sleeves in the keebler cracker medley ! dive right in and start adding some of these items to your order guides today . there are some great ideas in here ! tis the season for sweet street iced pumpkin cranberry layered cake\u2026yum ! click on the link for pictures and more information .\nbirite december 2014 new items keep your customers warm this holiday season with a hearty serving of harry ' s new rustic vegetable soup ! you ' ll also find new kettle cooked chips from frito - lay , a new aerosol spray from whole harvest , and locally grown sliced crimini mushrooms . we have these and much more just in time for the holidays !\nbirite october 2017 new items birite\u2019s october new item flyer is now available ! featured this month are maison de monaco\u2019s handmade fruit preserves . made from all natural ingredients , with no preservatives , citric acid , corn syrup , or gmos , they can be used on the table , as cake or cookie fillings as well as stuffed in baked pastries . also available \u2013 smithfield\u2019s new duroc pork items . their hogs\u2019 legendary sire line ensures superior quality cuts with unparalleled color and freshness , now available in tenderloins , as well as frenched and un - frenched pork racks . let\u2019s not forget about sabert\u2019s new \u201cfood on demand\u201d line . available in a variety of sizes , these containers are crafted for a successful take - out program .\nbirite march 2016 new items this month we are featuring some great new items including beehive cheese company\u2019s \u201cbarely buzzed\u201d & \u201cseahive\u201d cheddar cheese ! also included in this flyer are mary\u2019s chicken fresh boneless / skinless random chicken breasts , new deli containers by world centric , and new filters by 3m ! click on the attachment to learn more about these featured items and many more .\nbirite charcuterie & cheese essentials this guide highlights all our cheese and charcuterie items as well as condiments and crackers\u2014everything you need for a cheese & charcuterie plate ! there are large images and full descriptions . sections are color coded so it is easy to use . there is even a complete cheese board chart listing type of milk , origin , size and shape of stocked cheeses .\nbirite july 2018 new items this month we\u2019ve got some great new items to share with you . from sweet street , check out our new grab n\u2019 go items like the chewy marshmallow rice snack , or the new manifesto honduran chocolate brownie . also featured are huy fong\u2019s single - serve sriracha packets . click on the link to learn about all of the new items available this month\nbirite november 2017 new items birite\u2019s november new item flyer is here ! featured this month is morning star\u2019s new roasted garlic and quinoa veggie burger . these non - gmo , vegan burgers are made with lentils , carrots , brown rice and bell peppers , making them a wonderful vegetarian or vegan option . also new this month is forager\u2019s unsweetened cashew milk . this dairy - free milk is free of lactose , gluten and soy . it is also plant - based , gum free , kosher , organic and of course , non - gmo . also this month we\u2019ve got some great \u201cindividual\u201d sized products being featured , including smucker\u2019s assorted individual jams , hidden valley ranch\u2019s individual ranch dressing cups , and forager\u2019s chipotle green vegetable chips in a new grab & go size !\n\u201cthe company\u2019s founders taught us a great deal during this journey . forging meaningful customer relationships , treating business partners and associates with respect , and adhering to a guiding set of principles that remain an integral part of birite\u2019s dna . most importantly , we learned that we had a social responsibility to respond to members in our local community who require our help and assistance , \u201d said barulich .\nbirite may 2016 new items this month we are featuring roland\u2019s new muffuletta and giardiniera condiment pouches , torani\u2019s traditional chai tea concentrate , and sweet street\u2019s new manifesto cookies ! also included in this flyer , new spices from mccormick and al dentes and green valley ' s lactose free yogurts in various sizes and flavors ! click on the attachment to learn more about these featured items and many more .\nbirite april 2016 new items this month we are featuring some great new items from chefs craft & tillamook ! also included in this flyer are spindrift\u2019s seltzer water cans in lemon , grapefruit , and raspberry lime . don\u2019t forget about produce ! a & b has some great new selections on this flyer as well ! click on the attachment to learn more about these featured items and many more .\nbirite june 2017 specialty newsletter this month , discover the benefits of nut skins and how to make your fresh produce last longer with smarter storage solutions . read up on\nalbacore tuna 101\nand what can be gained by reading the label . also , did you know that you can fry in evoo ? additionally , there is a slicing chart for your prosciutto di parma . enjoy !\nbirite june 2018 new items this month we\u2019ve got some great new items to share with you . check out our new fun appetizers by anchor culinary , the perfect starter to any meal ! also featured this month is the tasty kogi secret weapon sauce . this versatile sauce is perfect as a finishing sauce , or an ingredient in cooking . click on the link to learn about all of the new items available this month !\nbirite july 2015 new items spice up your sandwiches , charcuterie platters , and more with our new fra\u2019mani hot ham . always antibiotic free , this ham is seasoned liberally with calabrian red pepper , and smoked over natural hardwood . continuing with the local offerings , marin french cheese has new pack / sizes on four of their popular and delicious brie . this is a great time to add triple cr\u00e8me brie with truffles to your menu .\nbirite november 2014 new items the november new item flyer is hot off the press ! you\u2019ll want to check out the new tuxford & tebbutt blue stilton cheese\u2026the king of english cheeses . do you serve chicago style dogs on your menu ? you\u2019ll want to try the new vienna beef sport peppers . those babies pack a punch ! finally , don\u2019t forget to check out the new fabrique delice pates now in stock . we have them just in time for the holidays .\nin honor of its 50th anniversary , birite will also host a carnival - inspired event for its employees in august , and in november will hold a concert and dinner event for customers . in addition , going forward , the company \u2014 and barulich personally \u2014 plans to continue giving back to different charities . outside of work , barulich and his wife manage a charitable foundation . all three of their children live in the area and are also involved in helping different organizations .\nbirite march 2018 new items this month we\u2019ve got some exciting new items to share with you . just added is tony gemignani\u2019s hot pepper olive oil \u2013 enjoy on pizza , pasta , and all your favorite dishes . also featured is rustic bakery\u2019s tart cherry , cacao nib , & almond crostini crackers , a great addition to your charcuterie plate . let\u2019s not forget about yoplait\u2019s french style oui yogurt , available in strawberry and vanilla . click on the link to learn about all of the new items available this month !\nbirite august 2015 new items new this month are lamb weston ' s lattice cut potato chips . they\u2019re not just any chip . we\u2019re talkin\u2019 house cuts\u00ae lattice chips . the \u2018holes\u2019 make them crispy , light , flavorful and golden . and lamb weston\u00ae makes them easy to add to your menu . another great addition to our new items is our mayo by heinz\u00ae . now in real and extra heavy , this mayo can be used as both an ingredient and a condiment ! click on the link for pictures and more information .\nbill and steve barulich ( 3rd and 5th from left ) and other members of the birite team presented a contribution to ohlhoff recovery programs of san francisco during a luncheoun in june 2016 . ohlhoff was one of ten charities that were each presented a $ 50 , 000 donation . ohlhoff has provided substance abuse recovery programs to male adults and adolescents for more than 50 years . executive director arlene stanich - prince ( center ) and board chair tim gibbons ( 2nd from left ) were on hand to receive the contribution on behalf of the program .\nbirite september 2015 new items inside , you\u2019ll see the new producers dairy items along with the new stonyfield organic yogurts . have you seen the new wild planet tuna ? greenpeace identified wild planet as a best choice for us tuna consumers . you\u2019ll also want to check out pitaya plus and their non - gmo smoothie packs . have you tasted the new good health chips ? those are being featured too ! don\u2019t overlook the new nabisco whole grain premium saltine crackers either . these are a smart choice moving into soup season . click on the link for pictures and more information .\nfrom the front to the back of the house , our new disposable / janitorial catalog is sure to have just what you are looking for . featuring over 1 , 300 disposable and janitorial related items ,\nour new pizza catalog has everything you need for you to create the perfect pie . from dough to toppings , we proudly offer a wide variety of brands and product options .\nwe deliver fresh - to - order proteins with uncompromised consistency and quality . choose from beef , poultry , pork , lamb , or veal for your center - of - the - plate menu .\nwe are proud to offer a variety of the freshest , high quality seafood , all available on your next scheduled delivery .\nover 1300 stocked equipment and supply items and accessories are at your fingertips . bar supplies , china , cutlery , and glassware can all be seen in our showroom . make an appointment today .\nfeaturing over 550 beverage related items , you are sure to quench the thirst of your patrons . visit our catalog for anything from bag - in - the - box to sparkling water .\nthis month we\u2019ve got some great new items to share with you . from sweet street , check out our new grab n\u2019 go items like the chewy marshmallow rice snack , or the new manifesto honduran chocolate brownie . also featured are huy fong\u2019s single - serve sriracha packets . click on the link to learn about all of the new items available this month !\nour 238 , 000 sq . ft . warehouse is u . s . d . a and a . i . b . inspected , rated \u201csuperior\u201d in 2012 . we ask for third party inspection to ensure excellent food safety practices\nthe year the company began operations in san francisco\u2019s sunset district . at the time , there were only five employees .\nof the 12 , 000 - 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{"id": 55112, "summary": [{"text": "veolia water central ( formerly three valleys water ) was a privately owned company supplying water to hertfordshire and parts of surrey , north london and bedfordshire , in england .", "topic": 22}, {"text": "it was owned by veolia environnement , a french company with international interests in the water , waste management , energy and transportation sectors .", "topic": 22}, {"text": "veolia water central was sold along with its sister companies veolia water southeast and veolia water east to morgan stanley and m&g investments in 2012 .", "topic": 23}, {"text": "the three companies were merged to form affinity water on 1 october 2012 . ", "topic": 34}], "title": "veolia water central", "paragraphs": ["veolia has sold veolia water central , veolia water southeast and veolia water east .\nveolia water uk limited has sold veolia water central , veolia water southeast and veolia water east .\nveolia water central takes most of its water from natural underground chalk reservoirs , called aquifers .\nveolia water uk owned three valleys water and its predecessors from 1987 and in july 2009 we changed our name to veolia water central limited .\naffinity are the largest water - only supplier in the uk , with 3 . 5 million customers . they were formerly known as veolia water central , veolia water east , veolia water southeast .\nwere you once a veolia water central , east or southeast customer ? your water company is now called affinity water .\nrequest to veolia water central limited by charlotte simmons . annotated by richard taylor on 17 september 2015 .\n. from july 1 2009 three valleys water changed its name to veolia water central ltd . which trades as veolia water three valleys . the upper tribunal\u2019s judgment in the matter of\nif your water supplier recently changed its name from veolia water central , east or southeast to affinity water , please contact them directly .\nthe year closed with a major milestone for the company . we adopted a powerful new brand system in which the four businesses within veolia environnement would share the same name : veolia environmental services ( formerly onyx ) , veolia water , veolia transport ( formerly connex ) and veolia energy / dalkia .\nthames water supplies water and sewerage services to london and a large proportion of central southern england .\ndear mr brown i have been investigating works which veolia water central have undertaken in lyttelton road or near lyttelton court . i am aware tha . . .\ni ' d like to receive updates from veolia water technologies based on my details .\nveolia water also owns two other water supply companies in the south east of england - three valleys water and folkestone and dover water .\nin september 2006 , veolia became the uk recycling and waste management market leader .\nveolia water india , part of veolia water france , is a world leader in water and wastewater services . puritas ( pvt ) ltd , a subsidiary of haycarb plc represents the purification sector of the hayleys group .\nveolia water projects ' ( tidworth inset ) operating area is about 80 miles south west of london .\nthe central treatment plant was formally commissioned by sri lanka tourism development authority ( sltda ) chairman dr . nalaka godahewa , mr . sunil hettiarachchi , director general of the ministry of economic development , the hayleys group chairman / ceo mr . mohan pandithage , mr fabrice brochet , executive vice president veolia water systems development and mr . patrick rousseau , managing director of veolia water india , along with other dignitaries and senior officials of veolia water and hayleys group .\nour annual report on drinking water quality details the last full year\u2019s worth of water quality data for the affinity water , central region , which currently covers the year 2016 .\non 28 june 2012 , veolia water central was purchased by a consortium led by infracapital partners and morgan stanley infrastructure partners . infracapital is the infrastructure investment fund managed by m & g ( prudential ) . on 1st october , we changed our name to affinity water .\nthames water is part of rwe , a leading water corporation in the uk , germany , central eastern europe and the usa , providing clean water and sanitation for 70 million customers worldwide .\nfollowing an international call for tenders , veolia , through its subsidiary veolia djur , has won the affermage contract for all drinking and wastewater services in armenia . the 15 - year contract is worth \u20ac800 million . already present in erevan for more than 10 years , veolia will now provide the entire armenian population with its expertise and know - how . by 2030 , veolia will be supplying drinking water 24 / 24 to around three million armenians .\nveolia won its first refuse collection contract with broadland council in 1990 - a partnership which continues to this day .\nmike pocock , water resources manager of veolia water central said :\nfollowing the unusually dry weather we have experienced over the 24 - month period prior to april this year , we will need prolonged and substantial rainfall over a longer period to recharge our aquifers and to move us out of a drought situation .\nalthough we supply your water , we are not responsible for processing your waste water . for customers living in the central or east regions , we collect the charges on behalf of thames water or anglian water . customers living in the southeast region will be billed separately by southern water\nthe sri lankan national water supply and drainage board ( nwsdb ) has selected veolia to extensively develop access to water in the greater matale area located in the centre of the country .\nveolia water projects provides water and sewerage services to domestic and commercial customers in the tidworth and perham down area in wiltshire and for its associated civilian population in post codes sp9 and sp11 .\ntendring hundred water was first established in 1884 to remedy the shortage of water in harwich . the company has since grown to also supply surrounding areas and , in 1989 , was bought by veolia .\nyou can find out how to obtain plans showing where our clean water mains are located across our three supply regions \u2013 central , east and southeast . plans can be obtained by email or online from our mapping website .\nveolia uk is part of a worldwide group of companies , with over 163 000 employees worldwide , the group designs and provides water , waste and energy management solutions that contribute to the sustainable development of communities and industries . through its three complementary business activities , veolia helps to develop access to resources , preserve available resources , and to replenish them .\na central system consists of a primary treatment plant , located in a plant room , which generates type 2 or type 3 water and distributes it to points of use around the laboratory areas . where ultrapure water is required at certain workstations , a point of use polishing unit to produce type 1 or type 1 + water can be connected as required . from an engineering point of view this is straightforward but , whilst producing high purity water is relatively easy , maintaining that quality in storage and distribution , whether for single or multiple laboratories , requires careful engineering . this is perhaps best illustrated by a case study of the central laboratory water system recently installed and commissioned by elga process water , a veolia water solutions & technologies company , at the oxford molecular pathology institute .\nas these areas fall within another supply area , the water services regulation authority ( ofwat ) has granted veolia a special license to provide these services . this is known as an inset appointment .\nthe significant rainfall in april and early may and the reduced demand for water due to the hosepipe ban , has resulted in the first positive recharge of groundwater for over a year in the underground aquifers , from which veolia water takes most of its water .\nthree valleys water is owned by veolia water , which owns two other water supply companies in the south east of england - folkestone and dover water and tendring hundred water . together , these companies provide 900 million litres of water a day to a population of 3 . 2 million . they employ around 1 , 050 people and have a total turnover of \u00a3186 million .\nbarclays bank plc . account name : veolia water projects ltd . sort code : 20 - 74 - 09 . account number : 93738027 . reference : your customer number from the first page of your bill .\nsevern trent water provides water and sewerage services to over seven million customers in central england and parts of wales . this area stretches from the humber estuary in the north to the bristol channel in the south , and from llyn clywedog , wales in the west to lincolnshire in the east .\na company that traces its origins to compagnie g\u00e9n\u00e9rale des eaux founded in 1853 , veolia water specialises in outsourcing services for municipal authorities , as well as industrial and service companies . it is also one of the world ' s major designers of technological solutions and constructor of facilities needed in water and wastewater services . with 96 , 260 employees in 67 countries , veolia water provides water service to 100 million people and wastewater service to 71 million . the company\u2019s 2010 revenue amounted to \u20ac12 . 1 billion .\nsouthern water then supplies this water via approximately 104 water supply works , 94 service reservoirs and 13 , 394 km of water mains . waste water is treated in 390 treatment works .\nplans to revive tourism in the picturesque passikudah bay on sri lanka\u2019s east coast reached a milestone on 6th march 2012 , with the commissioning of a hi - tech central sewage and waste water treatment plant for the proposed national holiday resort , comprising of 13 star class hotels .\nthames water is generally a soft water area . however water hardness levels can vary within each area . thames water can provide you with further information about water hardness in your particular area .\nthree valleys water then supplies water via 83 treatment works , 137 service reservoirs and 14 , 277km water mains ( source : drinking water inspectorate ) .\nanglian water is generally a hard water area . however , water hardness levels can vary within each area . anglian water can provide you with further information about water hardness in your particular area .\nbristol water is generally a hard water area . however , water hardness levels can vary within each area . bristol water can provide you with further information about water hardness in your particular area .\ncambridge water is generally a hard water area . however , water hardness levels can vary within each area . cambridge water can provide you with further information about water hardness in your particular area .\nnorthumbrian water is generally a hard water area . however , water hardness levels can vary within each area . northumbrian water can provide you with further information about water hardness in your particular area .\nportsmouth water is generally a hard water area . however , water hardness levels can vary within each area . portsmouth water can provide you with further information about water hardness in your particular area .\nsouth west water is a soft water area . however water hardness levels can vary within each area . south west water can provide you with further information about water hardness in your particular area .\nyorkshire water is generally a hard water area . however , water hardness levels can vary within each area . yorkshire water can provide you with further information about water hardness in your particular area .\nwater suppliers are the companies that provide water only and water and sewerage for general domestic use to the uk\u2019s homes .\nto cover the cost of supplying you with water and sewerage services , water suppliers charge customers a yearly water rate .\nsouthern water ranges from hard to very hard water . however , water hardness levels can vary within each area . southern water can provide you with further information about water hardness in your particular area .\nessex and suffolk water supplies water to 1 . 7 million people via 25 drinking water treatment plants , 110 service reservoirs and 8 , 441km of water mains .\nyorkshire water also collects a billion litres of waste water and sewage each day , which is then treated in yorkshire water ' s 612 waste water treatment works .\nhailed as the first public - private partnership ( ppp ) in the waste water infrastructure sector in sri lanka , the rs 185 million \u2018lakdiyatha passikudah\u2019 facility was designed and built , and will be operated for 20 years , by a joint venture involving veolia water , india and puritas pvt ltd .\ndee valley water is generally a hard water area . however , water hardness levels can vary within each area . dee valley water can provide you with further information about water hardness in your particular area .\nsouth staffordshire water is generally a hard water area . however , water hardness levels can vary within each area . south staffordshire water can provide you with further information about water hardness in your particular area .\nsouth east water is generally a hard water area . however , water hardness levels can vary within each area . south east water can provide you with further information about water hardness in your particular area .\ntendring hundred water is generally a hard water area . however , water hardness levels can vary within each area . tendring hundred water can provide you with further information about water hardness in your particular area .\nthree valleys water is generally a hard water area . however , water hardness levels can vary within each area . three valleys water can provide you with further information about water hardness in your particular area .\nwessex water supplies water in a soft to moderately hard area . however water hardness levels can vary within each area . wessex water can provide you with further information about water hardness in your particular area .\nscottish water is the sole water and waste water service provider to 2 . 2 million households , via 1 , 896 waste water works , 371 water treatment works , 46 , 000 km of water pipes and 39 , 000km of sewer pipes .\nyorkshire water provides water and sewerage services to 1 . 7 million households , deriving 78 % of its water supply from rivers and reservoirs and the other 22 % from boreholes and aquifers . yorkshire water then supplies the water via 116 water treatment works and 30 , 000km of water mains .\nthree valleys water was formed when colne valley , rickmansworth and lee valley water companies merged in 1994 . three valleys water later merged with north surrey water in 2000 .\ndee valley water was formed when chester water company and wrexham water company merged in 1997 . dee valley water derives its water from eight impounding reservoirs , two abstractions from the river dee and two underground sources .\nsouth east water derives 72 % of its water supply from boreholes and aquifers and the other 28 % from rivers and reservoirs . south east water then delivers its water supply via 61 water treatment works , 172 service reservoirs and 9 , 665km water mains ( source : drinking water inspectorate ) .\nunited utilities water derives 92 % of its water supply from rivers and reservoirs and the other 8 % from boreholes and aquifers . united utilities water then supplies the water via 192 reservoirs , 453 service reservoirs and water towers , 137 water treatment works and 40 , 000 km of water mains .\nwhen the resins are exhausted the cylinder is exchanged for a new one and the exhausted cylinder is returned to a central regeneration centre , so no regeneration chemicals are needed on site . the polished water then enters a ring main consisting of 900 metres of abs plastic pipe which delivers to 90 points of use around the four floors of laboratories so that high purity water is available at the turn of a tap . unused water is continuously recirculated to the storage tank so that the water is always flowing , which helps to prevent biofilm formation in the pipework . microbiological quality in the central system has been excellent so far , and to ensure this continues roger payne ' s maintenance team is planning a routine sanitisation programme .\nessex and suffolk water supplies water services to essex , south norfolk and north suffolk .\nsevern trent water then delivers its water supply via 534 service reservoirs , 20 treatment works and 45 , 674km of water mains .\nsouthern water supplies over two million customers with water and sewerage services . southern water derives 71 % of its water from boreholes and aquifers and other 29 % from rivers .\nunited utilities water supplies water in a soft to moderately hard area . however water hardness levels can vary within each area . united utilities water can provide you with further information about water hardness in your particular area .\nfive new water treatment plants will be constructed by veolia in the cities of matale ( 30 , 000 m 3 / d ) , ambanganga ( 18 , 000 m 3 / d ) , ukuwela , udatenna and rattotta ( 9 , 000 m 3 / d each ) . the group will also install twelve service reservoirs , five pumping stations , and 430 km of transmission and distribution pipes . these facilities will provide and secure the drinking water supply for more than 350 , 000 people in the agricultural area of greater matale in central sri lanka 150 km from the capital , colombo .\nsevern trent water supplies water that can be between soft to moderately hard . however water hardness levels can vary within each area . severn trent water can provide you with further information about water hardness in your particular area .\na major development in 1999 was the opening of the uk college of environment and transport , forerunner of campus veolia uk . the campus is an award - winning facility which offers a centre of training excellence for our entire workforce .\ncholderton & district water supplies water to 2 , 100 people via a treatment works , a service reservoir and 44km of water mains .\nnorthumbrian water derives 95 % of its water from rivers and reservoirs and the other 5 % from boreholes and aquifers ( source : drinking water inspectorate ) . water is then supplied via 35 water treatment plants , 242 service reservoirs and 16 , 789km of water mains .\nthis water is supplied via 50 water treatment works , 230 pumps , 327 service reservoirs and 15 , 000 km of water mains .\nswitching to a water meter may mean you pay your water supplier less for your supply . read our guide to water meters to see if you can save money by switching a meter or save water with water efficiency ideas .\neach water supplier is tested regularly by inspectors to ensure the water is safe to drink .\nall of the water supplied by cholderton & district water is derived from boreholes and aquifers .\nthames water derives 76 % of its water supplies from rivers and reservoirs and the other 24 % from boreholes and aquifers . thames water then supplies the water via 101 treatment works , 368 reservoirs and 31 , 300km of water mains ( source : drinking water inspectorate ) .\ncholderton & district water is in an area of hard to very hard water . however , water hardness levels can vary within each area . cholderton & district water can provide you with further information about water hardness in your particular area .\nessex and suffolk water are in an area of hard to very hard water . however , water hardness levels can vary within each area . essex and suffolk water can provide you with further information about water hardness in your particular area .\ncholderton & district water supplies water services to the villages of cholderton and shipton bellinger in wiltshire .\nyorkshire water is the main uk subsidiary of the kelda group , which provides water and waste water services to customers in the uk and usa .\nat veolia water technologies we have exciting offers and news about our products and services that we hope you ' d like to hear about . we will use your information to predict what you might be interested in . we will treat your data with respect and you can find details in our privacy policy .\nthe centralized waste water treatment plant was designed and built with expertise in sri lanka and india , with equipment supplies from france , sweden , japan , india and sri lanka , while all civil works were built with local labour . lakdiyatha has recruited and trained personnel from the passikudah area to operate and maintain the plant under supervision of puritas and veolia water .\nwater hardness levels can vary within each area . sutton and east surrey water can provide you with further information about water hardness in your particular area .\nnorthumbrian water provides water and sewerage services to almost two million properties in the north east of england .\nsouthern water provides water and sewerage service to kent , sussex , hampshire and the isle of wight .\nunderstanding your water quality requirements is the first step to establishing the right water purification system . table 1 summarises the most commonly used laboratory water quality standards .\nover a million people are supplied with water by bristol water via 6 , 382 km of local water mains , 18 treatment works and 164 pumping stations .\nsouth staffordshire water was formed in 1853 to supply water to the black country . the water supplied by south staffordshire water is drawn from two major surface sources - chelmarsh reservoir and blithfield reservoir , which was opened by the queen mother in 1953 . treated water is distributed via south staffordshire water ' s 25 service reservoirs and 5 , 722 km of water mains .\nderiving its water from two groups of springs , one river and 18 borehole sites , portsmouth water provides 175 million litres a day via 21 reservoirs , 20 treatments works and 3 , 222 km of water mains . portsmouth water supplies water to 286 , 680 properties , 17 , 780 of which have water meters .\nanglian water supplies over one billion litres of water a day through its network of 36 , 000km of water mains and operates 1 , 077 sewage treatment works .\nbristol water now uses 68 sources of water , including 14 raw water reservoirs and 139 covered reservoirs . as well as the original reservoirs at blagdon , cheddar and chew stoke , bristol water now also obtains over half of its local water supply from the river severn .\ncambridge water supplies water services to an area of 453 square miles in south cambridgeshire . like its neighbour , anglian water , cambridge water supplies water in east anglia , where rainfall is only half the national average , and cambridge is the driest part of this region .\ntoday tendring hundred water provides water to 70 , 000 homes and businesses . on average tendring hundred water supplies 25 million litres of water every day . this can rise to 50 million litres during the hottest days .\nwe supply drinking ( clean ) water only . to find out who provides your sewerage services ( waste water ) please view our waste water page or visit urltoken\nif you are involved in the conveyancing process or require a con29dw drainage and water pack , please contact the drainage water company in your area for assistance . in the affinity water regions you will need to contact either : thames water - 08450 709148 ; anglian water \u2013 08450 709109 , or southern water \u2013 08452 700212 .\noffshore oil rig2007 was indeed a busy year ; our \u00a31 . 2m oil rig decommissioning facility in lerwick harbour on shetland , which we manage on behalf of sbs logistics , became fully operational . the pad was central to the implementation of a joint contract with aker kvaerner offshore partners to decommission 16 , 000t of material from total\u2019s frigg offshore platforms .\nsevern trent water derives 65 % of its water supply from rivers and reservoirs and the other 35 % from boreholes and aquifers ( source : drinking water inspectorate ) .\n\u201caccess to water is a key factor in the growth of cities , their citizens and their economy . today , we see that in sri lanka our solutions are helping an entire region\u2019s development by making it more competitive . they are also contributing to fulfilling our mission : resourcing the world , \u201d said claude laruelle , director of veolia\u2019s global enterprises .\n\u201cthis ground - breaking project reflects not only the hayleys group\u2019s and our partner veolia water\u2019s , competencies in large - scale environmental solutions , but also our commitment to support economic resurgence in post - conflict sri lanka , \u201d hayleys group chairman mr . mohan pandithage said . \u201cit illustrates the potential for public - private partnerships , particularly in infrastructure development . \u201d\nbristol water plc is also the parent company of bristol water services , water systems optimization inc , bristol wessex billing service limited and lawrence , a civil and mechanical engineering contractor .\ndee valley water supplies water services to an area of 831 square kilometres in north east wales and north west england .\nessex and suffolk water is part of northumbrian water ltd as a result of a merger with northumbrian water in april 2000 . together the two companies have 2 , 259 staff .\nsevern trent water collects and treats waste water via 1 , 018 sewage treatment works and 53 , 325km of sewers .\nwater rates as well as covering day to day services need to cover the cost of renewing water pipes and treatment plants to maintain the quality of water and to improve customer services .\nthese companies are now known as affinity water . if want to contact one of these tap water companies please click here .\nwater suppliers do charge different rates and these differences are due to the geographical area which the company covers and water availability .\nnorthumbrian water collects waste water via 437 sewage treatment works , 683 sewage pumping stations and 15 , 484 km of sewers .\nnorthumbrian water , along with essex and suffolk water , is part of northumbrian water ltd as a result of a merger april 2000 . together the two companies have 2 , 259 staff .\nportsmouth water dates back to 1857 when the borough of portsmouth waterworks company was formed to supply water to portsmouth . portsmouth water now has 235 employees and an annual income of \u00a328 million .\ncambridge water began life as the cambridge university and town waterworks company in 1853 . by the time the company was renamed as cambridge water plc in 1996 it had taken over the water undertakings of five local authorities and two bulk supply joint water boards .\nthis section of water projects is the focal point for developers and individuals who require new water and / or waste water connections . it also sets out our current application charges , where applicable .\nyour water supplier has a duty to supply you with a continuous supply of water at an adequate pressure for your daily use .\nsutton and east surrey water derives 85 % of its water supply from groundwater and the other 15 % is drawn from one reservoir at bough beech . sutton and east surrey water then supplies the water via nine treatment works , 36 service reservoirs or towers , 60 pumping stations and 3 , 280km of water mains . .\nwessex water treats and supplies drinking water to 1 . 2 million people and provides sewerage services to 2 . 5 million people .\nin june , the chief executive of veolia environmental services worldwide , denis gasquet , attended the launch of our \u00a32 million purpose - built marine barge \u2018sea green\u2019 based in the port of southampton . the barge undertakes waterside collections on behalf of the cruise and commercial shipping industries and then treats and recycles the waste at our marchwood marine service centre .\nthree valleys water is the largest water only supplier in the uk . it provides over 800 million litres of water every day to over three million customers . 42 % of three valleys water is derived from rivers and reservoirs and 58 % from boreholes and aquifers .\nrepresenting veolia water india , mr patrick rousseau said : \u201cthis project will play a decisive role in sri lanka\u2019s development by showcasing that public private partnerships are actually a way of bringing the best of both worlds and paving the way for more such partnerships in sri lanka . \u201d he said the project also provides answers to environmental challenges by promoting green and innovative technologies in the field of water and wastewater treatment , to help sri lanka remain one of the world\u2019s most beautiful countries .\nyour water should be safe to drink and the quality is regulated by the drinking water inspectorate ( dwi ) for england and wales .\nessex and suffolk water derives 95 % of its water supply from rivers and reservoirs and the other 5 % from boreholes and aquifers .\ntendring hundred water supplies water services to the tendring peninsula in north east essex , which has a population of 150 , 000 people .\nunited utilities water supplies water and sewerage services to the north west of england , a region with a population of around seven million .\nif you have a query about your waste water or if water from sewers is affecting your home please contact your sewerage provider directly .\nsouth west water collects waste water via 5 , 000 miles of sewers and treats it in nearly 600 waste water treatment works . south west water provides water services to around 97 % of the region but sewerage services to only 88 % , as some people in rural areas use their own methods of sewage disposal such as septic tanks .\ndwr cymru delivers 900 million litres of water a day via 84 impounding reservoirs , 106 water treatment works , 620 pumping stations , 740 service reservoirs and a network of 26 , 800km of water mains .\ndwr cymru ranges from both soft to moderately hard water . however , water hardness levels can vary within each area . dwr cymru can provide you with further information about water hardness in your particular area .\nthere are laboratory water systems that can produce type 3 , type 2 or even type 1 + water directly from a mains supply , and for a small laboratory installing more than one benchtop system for different water qualities , is a perfectly reasonable solution . however , large laboratories or suites of laboratories using large volumes of water of various qualities present a different problem for the designer . fitting a large number of individual benchtop systems is not only expensive in both capital and operating costs , but takes up a large amount of laboratory space which could be better utilised for other laboratory equipment . it also means that a large quantity of consumable items has to be stored and controlled . when this type of laboratory building is being designed , a central water system is a much better option .\nanglian water is part of awg plc , which is a ftse 250 company with 10 , 000 staff across the uk . anglian water has around six million water customers , serving 2 . 6 million properties .\nthe history of sutton and east surrey water can be traced back to the 1800s , when water was first supplied to homes in the area .\nsouth west water is part of pennon group plc and has over 1 , 600 staff . south west water derives 90 % of its water from reservoirs and rivers , and the other 10 % from boreholes and aquifers .\nas a result dee valley water supplies approximately 70 million litres per day to over 257 , 000 customers , via seven treatment works , 1 , 970km of water mains , 25 pumping stations and 37 clean water storage reservoirs .\ndwr cymru supplies both water and sewerage services to 1 . 2 domestic customers in wales and is the sixth largest water company in england & wales .\nsouth east water supplies water services to parts of kent , hampshire , berkshire , sussex and surrey , an area of 3 , 607 square kilometres .\nunited utilities water is the uk ' s largest operator of water systems delivering 2 , 000 million litres a day to 2 . 9 million households .\nwithin the report you will find details on our treatment processes , our water quality monitoring programme , the drinking water quality standards and our undertakings to improve the quality of water leaving our treatment works and within our distribution network .\ndiscover water is an industry dashboard , providing customers with the latest information about the water utility sector in england & wales and how it is performing .\nour landmark sponsorship of the veolia environnement wildlife photographer of the year competition in partnership with the natural history museum and bbc wildlife magazine saw our chief executive , jean - dominique mallet help present the awards at a ceremony attended by over four hundred people . all our staff and their families were entitled to free admission to the exhibition and were given the opportunity to enter our own staff photography competition .\nspeaking at the commissioning of the plant , chief guest dr . nalaka godahewa said one of the challenges in meeting the government\u2019s targets for growth of the tourism industry is to ensure infrastructure is in place . \u201ci am glad that puritas and the hayleys group , together with veolia won the contract to build this facility , \u201d he said . \u201cthey have been very professional and delivered beyond expectations . \u201d\nif the rain water falling on your property does not go into the main drainage system , if it goes into a soak - away for example , you could apply for a surface water abatement . please contact your waste water company .\ncurrently eight of the points of use supply polishers - purelab\u00ae flex 2 units - which further purify the water to type 1 + quality for the most exacting applications . these purification systems , each of which can supply up to 2 l / min of ultrapure water , are wall mounted so take up no bench space , and are equipped with hand dispensers which include automatic volumetric monitoring and a display of water quality parameters . because they are fed with high purity water from the central system , the purification cartridges have a long life which reduces replacement and maintenance costs and , since the cartridges are fully recyclable , minimises the carbon footprint . in fact oxford molecular pathology institute have a further eight purelab\u00ae flex 2 ' s held in stock so that additional units can be quickly installed when and where required by experimental programmes .\nwessex water provides up to 385 million litres of water a day , deriving 80 % of its supply from groundwater sources such as boreholes and the other 20 % from rivers and its 12 surface reservoirs . water is then supplied via 320 storage reservoirs , 95 treatment plants and 11 , 000 km of water mains .\nwe have been supplying water to the local community for more than 130 years .\nsome sewerage companies offer reductions for waste water ( water from sinks , toilets , baths etc . ) or surface water ( water that goes into drainage from rain or snow falling on your property ) . this reduction is given by your waste water company who will notify us to apply the reduction to the sewerage part of the bill . we cannot change your bill until we receive confirmation from them .\nsome of the other water companies which have bans in place have substantial surface water resources , such as rivers to draw on , which have mostly returned to normal levels .\noffering solutions in water , wastewater and resource recovery across north america . learn more .\nthe colne valley , rickmansworth and lee valley water companies combined forces in 1994 to form three valleys water plc . the company grew again following a merger in october 2000 with sister company north surrey water , which was formed in 1973 from four founder companies .\ntoday cambridge water supplies 125 , 000 properties via 2 , 216 km of water mains and 34 storage towers and reservoirs . just over half of these properties are metered .\nsouth west water provides water and sewerage services to the whole of devon and cornwall , as well as parts of dorset and somerset , an area of 4 , 300 square miles with 1 . 5 million residents . south west water also has the highest ratio of coastline to land of all the water and sewerage companies in england and wales .\ntucked away in one of the basement support services plant rooms is the central water treatment plant which generates 500 litres per hour of type 2 + water from the oxford mains supply . the treatment process is typical of this type of application . the hard mains supply is treated in a duplex softening unit consisting of two vessels charged with softening resin , to remove hardness salts , plus the brine tanks for regeneration . this pre - treatment step protects the downstream reverse osmosis membranes from scaling and is imperative when using high efficiency membranes . each vessel is capable of treating the full flow to ensure a constant flow of pre - treated water when one unit is off - line for regeneration or maintenance . the pre - treated water is fed to a midiro\u2122 reverse osmosis unit which removes about 95 % of dissolved salts and over 99 % of organic and insoluble impurities . the treated water , or\npermeate\n, meets type 3 quality and is delivered into a 2250 litre capacity sealed storage tank fabricated from polypropylene and fitted with a vent filter which prevents the ingress of atmospheric carbon dioxide , which would reduce the resistivity of the water , and airborne bacteria .\nscottish water supplies water and sewerage services to an area of 78 , 000 square kilometres - a third of the area of britain . this includes almost 10 , 000 km of coastline .\nwater pressure problems in parts of the midlands has been blamed on gardeners using hosepipes and sprinklers overnight . as a result , severn trent water are asking their [ read more . . . ]\nanglian water supplies water and sewerage services to the largest geographical area of all the water companies in england & wales , serving east anglia and east midlands , from the river humber to the river thames . this region is also the driest in britain with approximately 600mm of rain a year .\nbristol water supplies 300 million litres of water a day to bristol and the surrounding area - about 2 , 400 square kilometres in total , with a population of 1 , 066 , 000 .\nfor contact details of your local water and wastewater suppliers , see the links below the map .\nthe economic regulators for water , ofwat ( england and wales ) and the water industry commission for scotland ( wics ) , also license companies to supply water or wastewater services to non - household customers . market reform is opening up more opportunities for competition among business customers in the uk . competition in scotland was opened up under the water services etc . ( scotland ) act 2005 .\nthames water employs 6 , 800 people and provides water and sewerage services to 13 million customers in london and the thames valley region , and an additional one and half million billed customers across wales .\n\u00a9 2017 , affinity water limited . registered office : tamblin way , hatfield , hertfordshire , al10 9ez\nsuppliers are responsible for all customers in an agreed geographical region and customers are currently unable to switch from one water supplier to another . there are currently 25 water suppliers covering england , scotland and wales .\nthree valleys water supplies water services to parts of bedfordshire , berkshire , buckinghamshire , essex , hertfordshire , surrey , and the london boroughs of barnet , brent , ealing , harrow , hillingdon and enfield .\nfor domestic customers , anglian water already allow 10 % for water that does not go into the main drainage system , for metered customers , this means that usage shown by your meter readings will be used in full for water charges but only 90 % of the usage will be used for waste charges .\na breakdown of the drinking water quality in your local area can be found in our customer zone .\nif your enquiry relates to any other post code please refer to the water company for that geographic area .\nsouth east water is part of the macquarie group , an international provider of investment banking and financial services .\nwessex water provides water and sewerage services to an area of 10 , 000 square kilometres in the south west of england , including dorset , somerset , bristol , most of wiltshire and parts of gloucestershire and hampshire .\nif there is a difference between the amount of water you use and the amount of effluent you discharge into the sewer system , for example water used to irrigate plants . thames water may grant a wastewater abatement allowance , which takes these differences into consideration . customers will need to prove that over ten per cent of their metered water usage is not returned to the sewer for treatment and you should contact them on the details above .\nto view details of hosepipe ban water use restrictions for each water company involved , click the links below . these are the most up - to - date listings for 2012 ( updated [ read more . . . ]\nif you are a business customer or can demonstrate that less than 90 % of your water is returned to the main sewer , you should contact anglian water directly to discuss whether a higher allowance is appropriate for you .\nportsmouth water supplies water services to an area of 868 square kilometres , stretching through hampshire and west sussex from the river meon in the west to the river arun in the east , with a population of 654 , 800 .\nwe are a water only supply company , however click here to find out which company provides your sewerage services .\nthe nrswa mapping system only shows our water mains network and does not include the location of our service pipes .\ndwr cymru runs its sewerage services through a network of 17 , 600km of sewers , incorporating 1 , 650 sewage pumping stations and 3 , 000 combined sewer overflows . waste water is then treated at 850 waste water treatment works .\nin 1999 cambridge water was taken over by union fenosa and in 2004 was sold to cheung kong infrastructure holdings ltd .\nif your waste water or surface water does not go into the main drainage system , i . e . you have a septic tank or your own waste management system , the waste water companies may not charge you . the reduction is at their discretion and please contact them to enquire . they may ask you to confirm current charges on your bill .\ndwr cymru supplies water and sewerage services to most of wales , as well as parts of hereford , worcester and gloucestershire .\nscottish water was formed in april 2002 when three former water authorities , east , west and north of scotland , merged . it employs 4 , 200 people across four operational areas - north west , north east , south west and south east .\nif you are a household customer , you can check who provides your water and sewerage services by entering your postcode below .\nunited utilities plc was formed when north west water and norweb merged in 1995 . united utilities is now a ftse 100 company with 17 , 000 staff , which manages and operates the regulated electricity distribution , water and wastewater networks in north west england .\nby comparison with a large number of individual laboratory water purification systems , each treating mains water , the centralised system has a number of advantages . firstly it is lower in capital cost and , as we have seen , lower in operating and maintenance costs because consumables consumption is greatly reduced . secondly , high purity water is always available at every point of use , which means no time - consuming queuing at a water system , and the quality of that water can be monitored and controlled throughout the entire building . and thirdly it involves less plastic for housings , lower transportation and reduced packaging ( embedded carbon ) as well as fewer consumables and service visits ( operational carbon ) which all contribute to a lower carbon footprint . further , removing scale forming salts by softening the mains water allows the reverse osmosis unit to operate at a higher recovery , reducing wastewater for a smaller water footprint .\nare you a tidworth resident ? find out here how you can pay your bill , whether your water is metered or not .\nthe maintenance and repair of water mains , service pipes , drains and sewers is undertaken by our own local technicians and contractors .\nthe connectright campaign aims to prevent misconnections and raise awareness about drainage and water pollution amongst property owners , the public and professionals .\ntests will cover bacteria , chemicals such as nitrate and pesticides , metals such as lead and the way the water looks and how it tastes . your water pressure should be sufficient to fill a one gallon ( 4 . 5 litre ) container in 30 seconds .\nsevern trent water is part of severn trent plc , an international utility services and environmental solutions company . severn trent plc has 4 , 635 employees and an annual turnover of \u00a3893 . 2 million making it the world ' s fourth largest privately owned water company .\nniw is a government - owned business providing water and sewerage to the area . they currently serve roughly 1 . 8 million people .\ntendring hundred water also has the highest proportion of metered properties in the country , with 60 % of properties charged by a meter .\nto find out who your sewerage provider is please use the search at the bottom of the page or click on the waste water area map .\nsouth staffordshire water supplies water services to an area of almost 1 , 490 square kilometres , from the edge of ashbourne in the north , to halesowen in the south , and from burton on trent in the east to kinver in the west , with a population of nearly 1 . 25 million .\nunited utilities water also treats 2 , 200 million litres of wastewater every day in 600 wastewater treatment works , via 39 , 000 km of sewers .\nif you need to find the location of your private supply pipe , usually located within the boundary of your property , you will need to contact a plumber or ground work contractor to help you . a list of water industry approved contractors can be found on the water regulations advisory scheme website at urltoken .\nfrom 1st april 2017 , businesses in england will be able to choose their supplier of retail services for water and sewerage . from this date you will no longer be able to speak directly to the water company for your area , as you do today . you will instead deal directly with your own chosen retailer .\nthe unique bot ( build - operate - transfer ) project comprises of a centralised treatment plant , more than eight kilometres of waste water lines and over four kilometres of treated water lines that link it with the 13 hotels spread over the 100 acres set aside for the resort . the plant utilises the new moving bed bio reactor ( mbbr ) technology to treat 750 m3 of sewage and kitchen waste a day , and is designed for 100 per cent recycling of treated water ."]}
{"id": 55119, "summary": [{"text": "brilliance auto group ( officially huachen group auto holding co. , ltd. ) is a chinese automobile manufacturer headquartered in shenyang .", "topic": 8}, {"text": "its products include automobiles , microvans , and automotive components .", "topic": 8}, {"text": "its principal activity is the design , development , manufacture and sale of passenger cars sold under the brilliance brand .", "topic": 8}, {"text": "brilliance auto group holds a 42.48 % shareholding in the bermuda-incorporated brilliance china automotive holdings limited , which is listed on the frankfurt and hong kong stock exchanges .", "topic": 26}, {"text": "brilliance china automotive holdings in turn holds 50 % of bmw brilliance , a joint venture with bmw which produces , distributes and sells bmw passenger cars in mainland china .", "topic": 31}, {"text": "brilliance china automotive holdings also holds 60.9 % of shenyang brilliance jinbei automobile co. , ltd. , which designs , develops , manufactures and sells minibuses sold under the jinbei brand .", "topic": 31}, {"text": "in 2010 , brilliance auto group and its subsidiaries had an annual production capacity of 800,000 vehicles although capacity additions may have come on-line since .", "topic": 13}, {"text": "in 2012 , the company manufactured almost 650,000 vehicles , the 8th-largest production of any chinese vehicle maker that year .", "topic": 8}, {"text": "roughly 70 % of production was consumer sedans . ", "topic": 26}], "title": "brilliance auto", "paragraphs": ["for brilliance auto - shop cheap for brilliance auto from china for brilliance auto suppliers at home of accessories ( shanghai ) co . , ltd on urltoken\n2001 : huachen ( brilliance ) auto group became the new parent company of jinbei auto .\nbrilliance china auto ( 01114 . hk ) , shenyang jinbei ( 600609 . sh ) , brilliance bmw ,\nbrilliance auto parts hubcaps 3439006 , oem number 3439006 - nanchang autocare co . , limited\nd303 brake pad 0446520150 for toyota , fukuda , brilliance auto , oem number 0446520150 , 0449112040 - dongying xinbo auto parts co . , ltd\nbrilliance - auto jinbei s30 12 - 14 - shenzhen kingwood gpaiplus technology co . , ltd\ncontact | careers | feedback brilliance auto investment ( dalian ) co . , ltd liaoning icp record 13011851\nbrilliance auto , established in 2002 , markets the ( sub - ) brands brilliance , huasong and jinbei in china and has a manufacturing joint venture with bmw .\ncar factory | production of the new lwb bmw 5 series | bmw brilliance auto dadong / shenyang , china .\nbrilliance auto specializes in helping people drive the cars they want . we are the people\u2019s dealership in union , nj !\ncar factory | production of the new lwb bmw 5 series | bmw brilliance auto dadong / shenyang , china . - youtube\nthe 49 percent shenyang brilliance jinbei shares were valued at 1 yuan , according to brilliance china ' s announcement .\nin 2006 , brilliance secured a deal to ship 158 , 000 sedans to europe over a five - year period , the largest auto order ever from the developed world for a chinese auto maker .\nand on august 27 , 2014 , another brilliance model on the russian market - the brilliance h530 sedan - premiered .\nbrilliance auto located at 585 chestnut st in union , nj services vehicles for ac and heating repair , auto repair , brake repair , diagnostic services , electrical repair , engine repair , used car dealers , general maintenance . call ( 908 ) 688 - 6800 to book an appointment or to hear more about the services of brilliance auto .\nchinese automaker brilliance , a . k . a . , hauchen , is possibly going to be showing their brilliance bs2 \u2026\nhi everyone i am making videos of different car companies from a number of different counties and now i am introducing the chinese car company brilliance sit down and enjoy thumbs up comment much appreciate it : - ) 1 . brilliance bs2 2 . brilliance bc3 3 . brilliance bs4 4 . brilliance bs6 5 . jinbei\nexperience with android auto and apple carplay . it can be measured in years of innovation , or in moments of brilliance . . . .\nbrilliance auto group is a holding company that unites several automotive companies . it ranks 7th in the ranking of the largest automakers in china .\nv5 launch event in a big cermony , brilliance bavarian auto had revealed its latest model v5 , . . . 24 - 09 - 2012\n5 + years of auto or aero industry experience . it can be measured in years of innovation , or in moments of brilliance . . . .\nbrilliance auto group is china ' s first automobile company , which has long and closely cooperated with the german concern bmw and is a strategic partner .\nandroid auto , apple carplay , and smartdevicelink / applink . it can be measured in years of innovation , or in moments of brilliance . . . .\nread and modify electrical prints and schematics , auto cad . it can be measured in years of innovation , or in moments of brilliance . . . .\nbrilliance has halted shipments of the bs4 and bs6 sedans . hans - ulrich sachs , the chief of brilliance ' s former european importer , said in march that sales were poor because brilliance refused to cut prices .\nmay have been branded as tayo auto grandhiland . when fighting commenced in 2011 , there were at least 15 , 000 zx auto pick - ups already in the country .\nbrilliance brings to the joint venture a large network of 500 auto dealerships across china , with annual vehicle sales of 570 , 000 , as well as its expertise in the auto sale industry , while caixabank brings extensive experience in auto financing via dealerships and risk management expertise , and bea its expertise in chinese banking and financial markets .\n2002 : jinbei grace ( derived from toyota granvia ) rolled off the line on june 21 . huachen ( brilliance ) auto holding was founded on september 16 .\ndesigned by pininfarina and integratingcutting - edge automotive technologies , the brilliance h530 , the star of the brilliance family , is elegant , reliable and dynamic .\nthe two companies announced on wednesday the binding framework cooperation agreement covering two transactions - hong kong listed brilliance china will acquire a 100 percent holding in shenyang brilliance jinbei automobile co , then sell 49 percent of its shares to the french auto maker .\nthe munich - based auto maker has been working with brilliance since 2003 , and builds the x1 offroader as well as long - wheelbase versions of its 3 - series and 5 - series cars in plants run by bmw brilliance automotive in china .\ncase in point is the announcement this week by saipa , iran ' s second largest auto producer , of a joint venture with a chinese company called brilliance . the two firms launched production lines for two new medium sized cars based on brilliance designs .\nbrilliance auto may have to suspend its plans to export vehicles to the european market for not reaching new european union ( eu ) emissions standards , according to the economic observer .\ncar news , reviews , motorsports , auto shows and stunning photography delivered right to your mailbox .\nless famous than its rugs , iran ' s auto industry is a cornerstone of its economy .\nwe asked some of the bmw guys working together with brilliance in china and that is how we got the information that brilliance stopped everything ,\nsachs said .\nbefore 2001 : the history of brilliance auto can be traced back to shenyang auto works , which was founded in 1958 on basis of an auto repair workshop run by the northeast road administration . in 1978 shenyang auto works became part of the newly - launched shenyang automotive industry co . , which founded jinbei auto ten years later . the first jinbei - brand mini bus , which featured toyota technology , was launched in 1989 . in 1991 , shenyang jinbei bus was established , entered an alliance with general motors , and rolled out the first haise / hiace van . faw took control of jinbei auto in 1995 . working with gm , jinbei rolled out chevrolet trailblazer in december 2000 .\nzhongxing auto ( zxauto ) , a jv of taiwan unite leading co . and hebei tianye automobile group\n, and zx auto states that the majority of its exports are in the form of these kits .\na total of 160 car makers and auto parts manufacturers were qualified to export their products by august .\nrenault group entered into a joint venture with brilliance china automotive holdings for 1 yuan to focus on the manufacture and sale of light commercial vehicles in the world ' s largest auto market .\nla marca\nbrilliance\ncon sus modelos v5 y h530 se present\u00f3 en colombia .\n) is an automobile marque owned by brilliance jinbei automobile co . , ltd . ,\nfounded in 1992 , brilliance china is engaged in the manufacture and sale of minibuses and automotive components through its major operating subsidiaries on the mainland . brilliance china holds 50 % shareholding in bmw brilliance automotive ltd . to produce and sell bmw vehicles in china .\nthe joint venture set up by finconsum , caixabank ' s consumer finance arm , credit gain , a subsidiary of the bank of east asia ( bea ) , and brilliance , a chinese auto manufacturer , has been granted approval from the local chinese regulator to begin financing auto purchases in the country .\nas zx auto has part - ownership of a production base in this city with changling group co ltd .\nbased in shenyang in china , brilliance china auto makes cars , minibuses and automotive components . it has a car - making joint venture with bmw and a minibus - making joint venture with toyota .\nbrilliance sold just 46 bs6s in europe last year , and 321 between 2007 and 2009 .\nwelcome to brilliance egypt . the new era has begun , relax and enjoy the ride !\nthe 49 percent shenyang brilliance jinbei shares were valued at 1 yuan ( 15 cents ) , according to brilliance china ' s announcement . the result will turn into a restructured joint venture held by brilliance china , holding the remaining 51 percent share , and the renault group .\nbrilliance is china\u2019s ninth - largest auto maker with a 2 . 6 percent market share as of the end of last year , compared with domestic leader saic\u2019s 19 . 8 percent , according to official data .\n2009 : brilliance m2 wagon was released . agreement was signed to invest in mianyang , sichuan .\nbrilliance v6 boasts sharp and dynamic lines , elegant and fashionable modeling , and impressive body appearance .\nrenault group entered into a joint venture\uff0dcosting only 1 yuan ( 15 cents ) \uff0dwith brilliance china automotive holdings , to focus on the manufacturing and sale of light commercial vehicles in the world ' s largest auto market .\nchinese automaker brilliance came to the detroit auto show to showcase their m1 and m2 sedans , m3 sport coupe and the frv hatchback . they failed . however , they succeeded at showcasing an impressive display of engrish .\nbrilliance china auto , a partner of bmw , has clinched china ' s largest ever automobile export deal with a german company to sell 158 , 000 of its zhonghua cars in europe over the next five years .\nby joining hands with brilliance china , renault aims to become a major lcv player in china .\nthe company brilliance auto group has its branches in south america , africa , asia , the middle east and russia . the company actively participates in international automobile exhibitions in different countries . all presented models invariably attract the attention of visitors . in addition to china , brilliance cars are assembled in factories in egypt , korea , russia .\ndec 15 ( reuters ) - renault statement * says confirms it signed jv in china with brilliance china automotive holdings limited for production and sale of light commercial vehicules * * says jv with brilliance . . .\nthe joint venture will be called brilliance bea auto finance company ( bbafc ) and has share capital of 800 million yuan ( around 115 million euro ) . brilliance controls 55 % of capital , while finconsum and credit gain hold 22 . 5 % each . the company will have its headquarters in pudong , the financial district of shanghai .\nbrilliance won ' t say when it will resume european sales of the bs6 ( shown ) and bs4 .\nchinese automakers , from state auto group saic motor corp . to warren buffet - backed byd auto co . are also working harder than ever to raise their domestic profiles to compete with rivals such as volkswagen , toyota motor corp . and honda motor co .\ndon ' t hesitate to call briliance auto in union , nja . we are committed to your satisfaction . call us today .\nthe statement by moheebin - nejad was a warning shot by the auto part manufacturers to the auto producers not to not jump in bed with the chinese , who will privilege their own parts manufacturers , thereby reducing the prospects of iran ' s domestic industry .\nat present , brilliance auto group has four listed companies ( brilliance china automotive holdings co . , ltd . , shanghai shenhua holdings co . , ltd . , jinbei automotive co . , ltd . , xinchen china power holdings co . , ltd . ) , and more than 100 wholly - owned , holding and share companies . in the business segments , brilliance auto group is specialized in r & d ; , vehicle design , manufacturing and sales of automobile , engine and core parts , as well as the automotive aftermarket business , also involved in new energy and other industries .\nqi yumin , chairman of brilliance group once told the urltoken that the company had been exporting a small amount of brilliance zhonghua sedans to europe , but whether the project will continue in the future is hard to say .\nbursa , m . ( 2007 ) . china automotive market review : management briefing : exports to the us . just - auto news\nsaipa group is iran\u2019s second - largest auto maker and shares 90 % of the local market with another giant ikco . the two production lines were put into use in may this year . brilliance provides parts and technical support while saipa undertakes assembly .\nbrilliance vehicles are assembled in russia at the factory of the company derveys automobile company in the city of cherkessk .\nbrilliance , parent of brilliance china automotive holdings , is china ' s ninth - largest automaker with a 2 . 6 percent market share , compared with domestic leader saic ' s 19 . 8 percent , according to official data .\n2011 : in january , brilliance opened a new plant in shenyang for building compact and subcompact cars ; it had a designed production capacity of 150 , 000 per year . brilliance ( zhonghua ) h530 went on sale on august 29 .\nbrilliance china automotive holdings has set its sights on the european passenger car market to make up for falling domestic sales .\ndon ' t hesitate to call briliance auto in union , nja . we are committed to your satisfaction . call us . . read moretoday .\nthe two companies announced the binding framework cooperation agreement on wednesday . it covers two transactions\uff0dhong - kong - listed brilliance china will acquire a 100 percent holding in shenyang brilliance jinbei automobile , then sell 49 percent of the shares to the french automaker .\nthe huasong 7 , launched on november 7 , 2014 , is a 7 - seat mpv built by brilliance auto , a chinese partner of bmw . it is powered by chinese versions of bmw\u2019s n20b20c engine ( a turbo 2 . 0l ) . the first model in brilliance\u2019s huasong line , the mpv sits on a wheelbase of 2990mm and is 5005mm long , 1909mm wide , and 1935mm tall .\nthe local industry already under financial strain due to being owed money by the main auto players are now about to see their market share shrink further .\nthen one must consider peugeot again . the april announcement that the french auto maker is undertaking a joint venture with dongfeng motors , indicates the chinese auto market is only going to grow in importance . peugeot has traditionally seen iran as their second largest market up until 2013 when sanctions were placed on iran ' s auto makers . however , if manufacturing ramps - up in china , and continues to stagnate in iran , this will no longer be true .\nmazing customer service and beautiful cars . best thing they got me approved and gave me the chance with out pre qualifying me like others . i wont mention any names . anyway im now driving my 12 audi coupe and i cant be any happier . thanks you brilliance auto .\nthe export prices were higher than domestic ones because brilliance auto improved the cars to ensure they met german standards , including safety and emission standards , said the newspaper report . however , the cars are still 20 percent cheaper than those of the same grade on the european market .\nthe enthusiasm of people like mr . scalvini could influence the global auto industry and china\u2019s place in it . china\u2019s quiet inroads into europe are the first test of rich markets by chinese automakers as they build dealer networks and deliver small shipments of cars to test the reaction of drivers and auto industry experts .\nthis will result in a restructured joint venture , with brilliance china holding the majority 51 percent stake and renault holding the remainder .\nniering told automotive news europe that his company will serve more than 1 , 000 brilliance car owners in europe .\nour first priority is rebuild the aftersales network to provide warranty service and regular maintenance to the brilliance owners in europe ,\nniering said .\nchinese carmakers have woken up to the promise of hybrid cars - like this one from byd auto , the country ' s second - largest independent automaker .\nin april 19th , 2017 , brilliance auto appeared at shanghai international automobile industry exhibition with the theme of \u201cdriving by demands\u2022 living by innovations\u201d . more than 10 types of vehicles under brilliance 3 main brands ( huasong , zhonghua and jinbei ) were shown at the exhibition , so were brilliance\u2019s 3 types of engines . three core products , which were huasong 7 ( 2017 ) , zhonghua new v3 and jinbei f50 , were initially published . n20 engine ( bmw authorized ) and prince series engine ( 1 . 6t ) became the focus during the show .\nyour brilliance and individual needs matter , as a part of one of south jersey\u2019s largest and most respected plumbing firms . . . .\nthank you to loly pichardo for nominating me ! ! i have now accepted the # alsicebucketchallenge and we have donated to this wonderful cause . i now nominate the entire brilliance auto team and joseph montes of the red cadillac ! ! you have 24 hours to complete this challenge ! ! # teambrillianceauto\nstrong computer knowledge of auto cad , electronic record systems and statistical software . it can be measured in years of innovation , or in moments of . . .\nchina is the world ' s largest auto market , with annual sales standing at some 22 million cars and double - digit growth expected over the coming years .\nwhile sitting in the extremely uncomfortable camp - style folding chairs , brilliance auto executives rambled on and on about how happy and proud they were to be in detroit . at one point they even suggested that brilliance would soon come to the u . s . though we think its as likely as former detroit mayor , kwame kilpatrick , making a comeback run for governor . they never actually talked about their products , rather impressed upon us soulless journalists how awesome they are . though we disagree . check out their pininfarina - giugaro , bmw sponsored , porsche engineering - inspired , european 4 - star crash test designed brilliance auto m1 , m2 , m3 and frv . they ' re truly exciting . . . . . zzzzz .\njurisdiction of name of companies incorporation = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = subsidiaries shenyang brilliance jinbei automobile co . , ltd . china ningbo yuming machinery industrial co . , ltd . china shenyang xingyuandong automobile component co . , ltd . china shenyang jianhua motors engine co . , ltd . china ningbo brilliance ruixing auto components co . , ltd . china mianyang brilliance ruian automotive components co . , ltd . china shenyang jinbei automotive industry holdings co . , ltd . china shenyang xinjinbei investment and development co . , ltd . china shenyang brilliance dongxing automotive component co . , ltd . china shenyang jindong development co . , ltd . china shenyang chenfa automobile component co . , ltd . china shanghai hidea auto design co . , ltd . china shenyang brilliance power train machinery co . , ltd . china china brilliance automotive components group limited bermuda southern state investment limited bvi beston asia investment limited bvi pure shine limited bvi key choices group limited bvi brilliance china automotive finance ltd . bvi brilliance china finance limited bvi jointly controlled entities mianyang xinchen engine co . , ltd . china shenyang xinguang brilliance automobile engine co . , ltd . china bmw brilliance automotive ltd . china associated companies shenyang aerospace mitsubishi motors engine manufacturing co . , ltd . china shenyang jinbei vehicle dies manufacturing co . , ltd . china\nmanaging director of saipa auto manufacturing company said with regard to the existence of proper infrastructures in the country the government has put support for foreign investment on its agenda . saeed madani , speaking at the second international conference on auto industry , further remarked that saipa auto manufacturing group is capable of manufacturing 945 thousand vehicles in the country plus 46 thousand in foreign sites such as syria , iraq , venezuela and sudan . . . he said negotiations have been held with volvo and expressed hope that manufacture of this brand will commence jointly , adding that at present saipa has joint cooperation with renault , nissan , kia , brilliance . . .\n(\nbrilliance auto group was approved by the government of liaoning province in 2002 . this young growing automobile manufacturer has became a large scale imperial of rmb 30 billion assets and 35 , 000 employees , which produce complete vehicles , automotive parts , core automotive parts r & d , design , sales and finance management .\nwith full name of brilliance automotive group holdings co . , ltd . , brilliance auto group , a wholly state - owned company , was founded in 2002 under the approval of liaoning provincial government according to the decision of the central committee . its headquarter is located in the city of shenyang , liaoning province , a national key equipment manufacturing base , which is known as \u201cequipment department of the republic\u201d . brilliance is the leading enterprise of liaoning automobile industry , the main force of domestic brand of chinese automobile industry , with a total of 50 thousand staff and total assets of more than 140 billion rmb .\nthe total sales tally of the two brilliance models from 2007 to 2009 was 502 units , according to uk - based market researcher jato dynamics .\nbrilliance sold 348 , 300 vehicles in 2009 , up 22 percent from a year earlier , lagging a 46 percent gain in the overall market .\nexperience with auto cadd , revit , sketch up , adobe photoshop , illustrator , and powerpoint required . in order to make that happen , universal creative relies on . . .\n2 - 5 years auto dealership experience preferred . the receptionist handles all inbound calls to the dealership and is the initial point - of - contact for all guests . . .\nmoheebin - nejad was not alone in his criticism of chinese auto makers . in an news story published in april by irna , sassan ghorbanim the secretary general of the iranian auto parts group said that chinese cars\nmust reduce their prices by up to 20 percent\nif they are to adequately incentivize iranians away from more\nloved european brands .\nit can be measured in years of innovation , or in moments of brilliance . perform competitive benchmarking and business environment research studies , including . . .\nmarch 25 , 2014 sales of the city crossover brilliance v5 - the first car from the model range of the brand in russia - were launched .\nthe most frustrating car process ever on 9 / 9 / 2017 i responded to a 2015 hyundai sonata , i asked if the car was still available , the response was yes . traveled from harlem get there and was informed that the car was sold . went through paperwork after paperwork nothing now when i requested my money back they are giving me a hard time with my refund . not interested in continuing this process with brilliance auto . my experience with brilliance was not brilliant .\ni walked into brillance auto and 3 hours later i was back on the garden state parkway in a 2014 bmw 328i with less than 25 , 000 miles . brandan ( sales r\ngerman luxury carmaker bmw ( bmwg . de ) expects the pace of growth of its china sales to almost halve this year , the firm ' s chief executive said on wednesday , amid a broader slowdown in the world ' s largest auto market . the firm is targeting growth of 7 - 8 percent , versus 15 percent in 2017 , bmw ceo harald krueger told reporters at china ' s main annual auto show being held in beijing . china ' s overall auto market grew just 2 . 8 percent in the first quarter of the year .\nbrilliance had at one point contemplated adding a bs4 wagon to its lineup , but the plan has now been postponed indefinitely , two company executives told reuters .\nthe transaction remains subject to customary regulatory approvals in the chinese mainland and hong kong , and is subject to the approval of brilliance china ' s shareholders .\n. . . exhibit 8 . 1 list of significant subsidiaries , jointly controlled entities and associated companies of brilliance china automotive as of december 31 , 2007 .\nin germany , hans - ulrich sachs , a former volkswagen executive who is chairman of hso motors europe , is signing on dealers to sell the brilliance bs6 , a comfortable sedan with a vague resemblance to a midsize bmw . indeed , brilliance assembles bmw\u2019s 3 and 5 series cars for the domestic chinese market .\nso iranians should expect to see more chinese cars on the street , and perhaps the next batch of peugeot cars will be chinese produced and delivered at chahbahar . in the long run whether iran ' s auto part makers like it or not , the chinese are here to stay and the brilliance / saipa tie - up is just the beginning .\nbrilliance auto did not reveal the prices of the exported cars but thursday ' s beijing news quoted an anonymous insider involved in the deal as saying that the first batch of the zhonghua zunchi cars were priced between 19 , 000 euro and 23 , 000 euro each and the zhonghua junjie cars at between 16 , 000 euro and 18 , 000 euro .\nwebsite modifications also included changing the year of the company ' s formation from 1999 to 1949 although 1999 remained referenced as the year zx auto was\ntransformed into a joint venture company .\ndespite a gentle easing in national economic growth in 2013 , china\u2019s auto sector grew 15 . 7 percent to 17 . 9 million passenger vehicles , according to the china association of automobile manufacturers .\ni have been an avid auto iran industry watcher in recent years , and with sanctions relief on the horizon , opening the door to a more mature industry , it seems anything is possible .\nplease don ' t let the name of the name of the business deceive you as many people in previous reviews indicated . i called brilliance auto in sept 17 to inquire 15 hyundai sonata , the loan process was so frustrating and not the norm . the requested that they wanted 10 references , i stopped the process a . . . read the full review\nofficially known as huachen group auto holding co . , ltd . , is a chinese automobile manufacturer headquartered in shenyang , liaoning , china . the company manufactures a range of products for the automotive industry , including automobiles , microvans , and automotive components , but its principal activity is the design , development , manufacture and sale of passenger cars under the brilliance brand .\nbrilliance sold just 46 bs6s in 2009 and 181 bs4s , jato ' s data shows . sales of the bs6 never recovered from poor crash test results in 2007 .\nchina , which overtook the united states as the world ' s biggest auto market in 2009 , has become a safe haven for general motors co . and other producers battered by a steep industry downturn .\nruixiang wang , president of china machinery industry federation , visited and investigated brilliance exhibition stand . he highly praised the high - end customized mpv - - - huasong 7 .\ndynamicand trendy , the brilliance h320 is an a - class hatchback for young people . afine - tuned chassis and eps are sure to provide the ultimate in driving pleasure !\nonce again , brilliance makes a powerful design statement that embodies you - your success , your potential , your dreams - in every line and curve . a natural leader .\ngerman luxury carmaker bmw expects the pace of growth of its china sales to almost halve this year , the firm ' s chief executive said on wednesday , amid a broader slowdown in the world ' s largest auto market . the firm is targeting growth of 7 - 8 percent , versus 15 percent in 2017 , bmw ceo harald krueger told reporters at china ' s main annual auto show being held in beijing .\nsaipa ' s management team and a delegation from china ' s brilliance auto held a meeting on november 23 confirming the arrival of several new models in the local market . mehdi jamali , saipa\u2019s ceo , said that the two companies are set to expand their joint operations in iran , persian khodro reported on november 25 . in addition to brilliance , saipa has been able to forge deals with renault , citroen , and kia in recent months . \u201cthe saipa - brilliance jv will enable the two businesses to claim a bigger share both in the local and regional markets , \u201d he said . he named reliability and high quality as two major reasons for the success of the jv\u2019s products among iranian car buyers and added : \u201cwe will introduce new models in the market shortly , \u201d further noting \u201csaipa and brilliance are aiming to export the jointly produced vehicles to the neighboring countries . \u201d \u201cin the first production phase 40 % of the parts needed for the cars were made locally , and the number is to ramp up to 70 % in the upcoming three years . \u201d according to rules of local production , as per any jv deal , 20 % of production technology must be transferred to iran . jamali also said that the saipa - brilliance jv is aiming to increase its share in the domestic market through introducing new models , improving quality and lowering prices . leung ping ching , head of the chinese delegation said : \u201cbrilliance has been monitoring activities of saipa under the brand ' s name closely . \u201d ching named saipa as one of the leading automotive companies in the region and said brilliance is aiming to expand its presence in the middle east further adding : \u201csaipa seems to be the ideal partner for the purpose . \u201d there also have been rounds of talks between the two companies about bilateral collaborations in the auto parts industry . \u201chopefully the required platform for auto parts production will be established soon . \u201d\nduring the visit , the chinese delegation studied subsidiary pars khodro sites and mega motors , saipa\u2019s largest parts production subordinate . saipa and brilliance started their joint production line in karaj , west of tehran last may . the assembly lines are for production of the brand ' s h220 h230 , h320 and h330 models . there are also a limited number of brilliance v5 suv models for sale in the second hand market . according to earlier reports , saipa is set to manufacture an estimated 60 , 000 brilliance cars by the end of next iranian calendar year in march 2017 . at the time saipa\u2019s director general , saeed madani was quoted by the local media as saying that the chinese company invested $ 60 million for starting the production lines . earlier this month , pars khodro , which assembles the models announced it would be bringing the c3 crossover model to the iranian market . the car dubbed brilliance c3 in china is the largest of the range , asre khodro reported on november 13 . the vehicle has already gone on display at a pars khodro showroom in tehran with the same brand name . it is estimated to be priced at 550 million rials ( $ 15 , 280 at market exchange rate ) to 600 million rials ( $ 16 , 700 ) , according to the company\u2019s official literature . it has a 1 . 5 - liter engine and comes with both manual and automatic transmissions . with some 800 , 000 cars manufactured , brilliance is the world\u2019s 23rd largest auto manufacturer and china\u2019s seventh company active in the auto industry regarding the number of vehicles produced during 2013 . brilliance has been exporting to more than 80 countries worldwide . also , bmw and brilliance have been collaborating for over ten years in china , and the company manufactures bmw three and five series vehicles as well the x1 suv . many of the bmw design elements can be spotted in the brilliance cars in the local market .\nsachs told ane that last autumn he found out through contacts in china that brilliance had stopped the engineering work needed to get its cars ready to meet european safety and emission standards .\nit can be measured in years of innovation , or in moments of brilliance . familiarity with the technical implementation details of bluetooth , usb , wi - fi , apple . . .\nstylish , environment friendly , powerful and spacious , the brilliance h220 is the next - generation hatchback for passionate young achievers . 4170\u00d71703\u00d71482mm size provides a\u201c spacious interior in a small car\u201d .\nperhaps saipa ' s announcement of the ultra - affordable brilliance cars ( priced at under usd $ 10 , 000 ) is the first sign in the future dominance of chinese brands .\nan official of brilliance also claimed earlier that the company has no immediate plans of entering the european market again .\nwe might give up the plan in the end for not reaching the emission standard .\nbrilliance ' s advance to europe didn ' t go well with the\ncrash event\n, and the bankrupt of its european agent , he explained .\na brilliance executive in china told reuters last month that the company would look to start sales again in europe with products that could meet new eu emissions standards sometime in the future .\nfounded in may 2003 , bmw brilliance automotive ltd . is a joint venture between the bmw group and brilliance china automotive holdings ltd . business operations include production , r & d ; , sales , after - sales services and purchasing of bmw automobiles in china . bmw brilliance has a state - of - the - art production base in shenyang , liaoning province \u2013 an industrial heartland of china \u2013 and has been the top taxpayer in shenyang for eleven consecutive years . it has a branch company in beijing and an extensive national sales and service network .\nbrilliancespecial vehicle - ruixiang wang , president of china machinery industry federation , visited and investigated brilliance exhibition stand . he highly praised the high - end customized mpv - - - huasong 7 .\nbmw declined to comment about the details of the contract extension between the two companies , or say whether this entailed more ambitious expansion plans . brilliance china automotive holdings also declined to comment .\nthe new bmw ix3 will be launched on the chinese car market in 2020 , manufactured locally by the brilliance - bmw joint venture . it will be bmw\u2019s first all - electric suv .\nfrom efficientdynamics , a strategy which maximizes performance but minimizes consumption , to cutting - edge sustainable production and the introduction of bmw 5s dealer certification in china , bmw brilliance is proactively reducing emissions , lowering waste and promoting sustainable development in china through innovation . bmw brilliance had the lowest corporate average fuel consumption ( cafc ) of any automotive oem in china in both 2015 and 2016 .\non january 15 2015 , bmw brilliance brought its latest nev development to the market : bmw\u2019s first plug - in hybrid premium business sedan\u2014\u2014 new bmw 5 series plug - in hybrid . it was fully developed by bmw brilliance and produced locally at dadong plant . in november 2016 , the all - new bmw x1 phev was approved and entered the 9th purchase tax exemption nev catalogue .\nrecently , an article published in the financial tribune quoted the head of the auto parts association of iran , arash moheebi - nejad , as saying that iranian buyers would likely buy european cars over chinese largely because of cultural affinity .\nunimo enterprises ltd has also successfully secured its self within the auto assembly industry to assemble the zotye brand while it has also made arrangements to expand its operations to accommodate the assembly of some of the other brands marketed by the company .\nfor long term investors , improvement in profitability and outperformance against the industry can be important characteristics in a stock . in this article , i will take a look at brilliance chinaread more . . .\nbrilliance originally hoped to sell about 30 , 000 cars a year in europe . but from 2007 through 2009 , it sold only 502 sedans , according to uk - based market researcher jato dynamics .\nthe company aims to sell 2 , 000 self - developed zhonghua brand family cars to germany this year , said a spokeswoman for brilliance ' s car and mini - bus subsidiary shenyang jinbei automotive .\nepetitively saying the cars year and make before arriving . we got there again asking to view the year and make that we viewed online . he handed us keys to two cars . neither of them being the car we viewed and asked for . then finally told us he sold the car we were originally asking for . such a waste of time . so ironic the name is brilliance auto when dan , wasn ' t so brilliant .\nthree bad things brilliance auto did to me . first , they are reluctant to paid off the loan for the car i traded it . more than 45 days passed and because of that a blemish was put on my credit history . second , the power train warranty i purchased , i don ' t want it any more . they could not even provide me a phone number or a brochure or the name of a responsible party to call if my car breaks . it is a bad bad experience purchasing a car with brilliance auto . third , customer service\nsucks .\nthey do not return phone calls . they do not give last names to start either . the owner says ,\nwe value honesty and integrity in everything . . .\ni still don ' t know what he meant by that . i made an appointment with the service department to check a malfunction on the dashboard . i made this appointment with two weeks in advanced . i arrived there on time as agreed . they asked me if i was going to wait , and i said , yes . four - hours - later , i was tired , hungry , and exhausted , and i briefed them about my car . the manager said that they don ' t have a technician to look into my car that day . i reached the limits of my patience and being lied to , from day one . all i see at brilliance auto are lies , dishonesty , deceptive practices , etc etc . customer service\nsucks\nfrom day one . and it is a shame that business like this one still exist in new jersey . and my only message to you brilliance auto is this ,\nthe arc of the moral universe is long but it bends toward justice .\niran and its neighboring countries have great demand for cars . our government has required localized production . so we work with brilliance not only for the two production lines . we also need localized tools production rather than relying on imported tools . i hope brilliance invests directly in local factories . we also hope to expand into the middle east market ,\nramin manafi , project manager of saipa , said .\niran is an important platform in the middle east for the brilliance group . we follow the practice of \u201cfirst trade , then invest\u201d in overseas markets . we have developed trade with saipa group for many years . the transition to investment started in 2013 . it took less than two years on the construction of the production lines ,\nqi yumin , chairman of brilliance china automotive holdings ltd . , said .\nbrilliance is one of the few chinese automakers that has managed to squeeze into the highly competitive european market , dominated by volkswagen ag , psa / peugeot - citroen sa and fiat s . p . a .\nmeasuring brilliance china automotive holdings limited\u2019s ( sehk : 1114 ) track record of past performance is a valuable exercise for investors . it allows us to understand whether or not the company has metread more . . .\nanalysts are bullish on these following companies : goodbaby international holdings , brilliance china automotive holdings , li ning . these companies are relatively strong financially , and have a great outlook in terms ofread more . . .\neven so , china carmakers are starting to come under pressure . growth rates , while impressive , are slowing : jd power and associates estimates chinese auto sales will rise 9 . 7 % this year , less than half the year - ago increase .\nthe companies that own these factories and do the final assembly are not necessarily affiliated with zx auto . such assembly has commenced in egypt , iran , and jordan , where a 5 , 000 unit / year factory was under construction as of 2008 .\nauto export disputes have reached a peak in china ,\nwarned wang qinhua , an official with the ministry of commerce , adding that chinese automakers would face increasing risks of anti - dumping charges when they started to export cars to developed countries .\nbrilliance had claimed to export 158 , 000 sedans to europe over a five - year period four years ago , however , the outcome was not as optimistic . jato dynamics , a u . k . - based market research company said brilliance only sold 502 units of its bs4 and bs6 models from 2007 to 2009 , and 46 units of its bs6 , 181 , and bs4 models last year in the european market .\nchery , the country ' s largest independent carmaker , has twice delayed its u . s . rollout . brilliance auto , a smaller chinese carmaker that sells sedans in europe , and geely , china ' s third - largest independent automaker , have postponed their u . s . push . while all three are reportedly looking to jumpstart exports to the united states in 2009 or 2010 , some analysts predict it won ' t happen for another five years at least .\nin 2003 , the bmw group achieved a new development cornerstone in china . in may , bmw brilliance , the joint venture by the bmw group and brilliance automotive was set up with production base located in shenyang . after more than a decade of development , bmw brilliance now has two plants in shenyang ( dadong and tiexi ) as well as an engine plant . the new plant dadong ( expansion ) was officially opened on 19 may 2017 . with the addition of the new plant , the annual capacity of bmw brilliance can be increased gradually to 450 , 000 units according to market demand . during the past 5 years , bmw group has invested a total capital of over \u20ac2 billion in china . moreover , the r & d centre of tiexi plant has been put into use and the new engine plant near tiexi was opened in january 2016 .\nlet\u2019s talk about the popular brilliance china automotive holdings limited ( sehk : 1114 ) . the company\u2019s shares saw significant share price volatility over the past couple of months on the sehk , rising toread more . . .\ngermany ' s bmw and its joint venture partner brilliance automotive group holdings have agreed to expand production capacity at bmw brilliance automotive ' s ( bba ) two sites in china to a total 520 , 000 bmw brand vehicles in 2019 , bmw said . in addition , it said the two companies had agreed that the all - electric bmw ix3 , to be produced by bba from 2020 , would be exported from china to other markets .\nfrankfurt ( reuters ) - bmw said on monday it had extended its joint venture with brilliance china automotive holdings until 2028 , a move which analysts say would help both companies continue expanding in the world\u2019s largest car market .\nbrilliance\u2019s setback in the european market rings alarm bells for ambitious chinese automakers gearing up to enter the global arena , and highlights the benefits of buying up western brands and technologies as a short - cut to success abroad .\nalma is a great saleswoman . she basically was running the show when i went in to look at a bmw 328i xdrive . unfortunately , everyone else takes forever . the list price was $ 22 , 000 and no where on cargurus or the business web site did brilliance auto state that this was after an expected $ 2000 down payment . there was little negotiation , the manager tried to give the run around . it was a frustrating experience . the company blew the deal for alma .\nbrilliance ' s european export plan comes as it posted a 38 per cent fall in zhonghua car sales year on year in the first five months of the year to about 4 , 600 cars , according to the spokeswoman .\nin 2012 , karen purchased a used car dealership in union , nj . the initial business hours where 9 : 00 am to 5 : 00 pm monday through friday and saturdays 9 : 00 am to 12 : 00 pm . business hours were immediately expanded to 9 : 00 am to 9 : 00 pm monday through saturday . karen immediately began cultivating relationships in the community and surrounding new car dealerships began to purchase from them . within the first year , they grossed 6 . 8 million dollars . in 2013 , they launched brilliantly certified that includes a 200 point inspection and lifetime power train warranty . by superseding customer expectations in service and quality , brilliance auto has become one of the top certified pre - owned car dealerships . staff and customers immediately become part of the brilliance auto family . karen cultivates the family through personal development , social media , staff outings and staff and customer holiday barbecues and meals . we are okay with being number two because our customers are number one . .\nthe very first photos of the all new bmw 5 - series l sedan , the long - wheelbase variant of the new bmw 5 - series . the 5 - series l will debut on the shanghai auto show in april and hit the chinese car market soon thereafter .\nthis type of cooperation is also conducive to technological upgrading and local economic development . it\u2019s just as good for consumers . chinese sedans have won a good reputation by virtue of its cost performance . iran is also working on new incentives to encourage foreign capital into auto manufacturing .\nthe head of brilliance ' s former importer for europe , hans - ulrich sachs , told automotive news europe in march that another reason the automaker struggled is because it refused to lower the starting prices on the bs6 and bs4 .\nin december 2017 , brilliance china automotive holdings limited ( sehk : 1114 ) released its most recent earnings announcement , which revealed that the business experienced a strong tailwind , eventuating to a double - digit earnings growthread more . . .\nin 2006 , it secured a deal with sachs , a former volkswagen ag executive who also helped launch hyundai in germany , to ship 158 , 000 sedans to europe over a five - year period , the largest auto order ever for a chinese manufacturer from the developed world .\nhaving established itself as one of china\u2019s premium automotive manufacturers , bmw brilliance is striving for greater progress by increasing localization , introducing more new and advanced products and technologies and pursuing long - term , sustainable development . a responsible corporate citizen of china , bmw brilliance will continue to give back to society by investing in social responsible programs , developing sustainable products in a more sustainable way and providing customers with the premium quality products and services that the bmw brand is renowned for .\nthe new bmw 1 - series sedan has been unveiled on the 2016 guangzhou auto show , the single most important debut for the bmw brand in china this year . the 1 - series sedan is a compact premium car , relatively small but luxurious and fitted with loads of goodies .\nhere at brilliance auto we provide a good selection with our passionate commitment to our customers . any vehicle purchase requires trust and confidence in the company from whom you are buying your vehicle from . we value honesty and integrity in everything we do and stand behind every vehicle . we strive to be the peoples dealer of your choice for any vehicle or purchase . whether you pay cash , have excellent credit or are currently credit challenged - rest assured that we will treat you with the same respect and service that you expect .\nmarch 28 ( reuters ) - brilliance china automotive holdings ltd : * fy revenue rmb5 . 30 billion versus rmb5 . 13 bln\u200d\u200b * \u200dfy profit attributable rmb4 . 38 billion versus rmb3 . 68 billion\u200b source text for eikon : . . .\nbrilliance management said in april the company aimed to sell 20 , 000 zhonghua cars this year , after sales plunged 57 . 1 per cent to 10 , 982 last year amid strong competition and a tightening of consumer credit by the government .\nthe chinese are taking these lessons to heart . because of bad publicity from the copycat lawsuits and safety concerns , chinese officials have tightened safety regulations and pressured carmakers to move beyond cheap knockoffs to original designs . china ' s leading auto executives no longer boast about competing on pricing alone ."]}
{"id": 55123, "summary": [{"text": "hurley is an american multinational corporation that is engaged in the design , development , manufacturing , worldwide marketing and selling of surf apparel and accessories .", "topic": 31}, {"text": "the company is headquartered in costa mesa , california .", "topic": 32}, {"text": "since 2002 , hurley has been owned by nike , inc .", "topic": 23}], "title": "hurley international", "paragraphs": ["ask a question about working or interviewing at hurley international . our community is ready to answer .\nnike said today it has named apparel veteran roger wyett as chief executive officer of hurley international , its action - sports affiliate , replacing founder bob hurley .\nbob hurley , who founded california surf apparel company hurley international llc in 1998 and sold it to nike in 2002 , will retire as hurley ' s chief executive and transition to a new role within the company , nike announced tuesday .\nsurfwear maker hurley international said monday it has named former surfing pro dean quinn its new national sales manager . quinn , who will assume his new duties april 15 , replaces michael lesher , who resigned from the costa mesa - based company last month for personal reasons . quinn began working with founder bob hurley five years ago when hurley was running billabong usa . hurley broke from that company in 1998 to launch his own brand .\nmaking a major splash at a key industry trade show , local surfwear guru bob hurley ' s new line premiered to rave reviews last week . hurley announced this summer that he will leave billabong to form his own surfwear company , and buyers swarmed side - by - side displays of the hurley international and billabong spring collections at the action sports retailer trade expo .\nhurley had been interim chief executive since june 4 , 2012 , after having served as chief executive from 2002 to october 2007 . he served as hurley president from 1999 to 2002 .\nbob coombes , vice president and general manager of of hurley , takes on management of the business at hurley , reporting to jayme martin , nike vice president and general manager of global categories .\nin a 2012 interview with the orange county register , hurley described the decision to sell to nike .\nmichael lesher , sales director at surf - wear maker hurley international , said thursday he resigned from the costa mesa company for personal reasons . lesher has worked for more than 13 years with company owner bob hurley , who was the licensee for billabong usa before leaving to launch his own brand in 1998 . lesher , 47 , said he plans to take up to six months off to spend time with his family before returning to work in the industry . hurley could not be reached for comment .\nhurley oversaw product development and design , advertising and marketing for the nike subsidiary , which has approximately 350 employees .\nchat with a hurley expert to find the right gear for you . available 8am - 5pm pt , monday thru friday\nin a deal that is likely to send shockwaves through southern california ' s surfwear businesses , industry icon bob hurley has sold his company in costa mesa to giant nike inc . the terms of the sale were not disclosed . but in acquiring hurley international , nike , which has been trying for years to break into the burgeoning market for surf , skate and snowboard clothes , is picking up one of the industry ' s hottest brands that last year did about $ 70 million in business .\nwhen respected orange county surfwear maker bob hurley split from billabong in 1998 and launched his own business , the frog house was there for him . the frog house surfboard shop , in newport beach , immediately opened up rack space for the new brand on the block , hurley international , which has since mushroomed into a $ 70 - million a year business . that ' s how it works in the surf and skating and snowboarding apparel industry : the shops support the locals and help keep outsiders at bay .\nbillabong australia said wednesday it will put together its own management team to head the company ' s u . s . operations . company founder gordon merchant , who will oversee the enterprise , is\nwell advanced\nin enlisting some of the u . s . surf industry ' s\nmost respected people\nto guide the operation , billabong said in a statement . the announcement comes 11 weeks after surfwear industry titan bob hurley announced he would split from billabong to launch his own beachwear line , hurley international .\nbefore joining nike , he was owner of hurley surfboards from 1979 to 1983 . he served as president of billabong usa from 1983 to 1999 .\nbob hurley will become chairman of the costa mesa , calif . - based action sportswear company he founded in 1999 and remain\nactively involved in the company day to day ,\nnike said in a news release . nike bought hurley - - a surf , skate and snowboard teen - lifestyle apparel brand - - in 2002 .\na body found in a san diego alley is believed to be that of a huntington beach man missing for several days , police said tuesday . dane williams , 23 , was last seen by friends about 1 : 30 a . m . saturday leaving a bar in the gaslamp quarter , where he had been attending a trade show with his employer , surf clothing manufacturer hurley international . about 6 : 30 a . m . tuesday , police found a body they believe is williams ' wrapped in a blanket .\nin hurley ' s new role , nike said in the release ,\nhe will focus on building and cultivating the ( surfing ) community and extending nike ' s relationships with elite athletes .\nwyett , 51 , has held apparel posts at nike , puma usa , walt disney co . and hurley . nike said wyett expressed a desire to move back to southern california after serving as vice president of global apparel at nike headquarters near beaverton since 2006 .\nhurley is a surf company owned by nike . they were bought out in 1999 . it ' s a great company to work for . since it ' s owned by nike , all of our hr policies and many of our operational aspects of the business are inline with the nike corporate structure .\nbob is a legend in the surf and action sports industry who grew his passion into a globally recognized brand that stands for creativity , innovation and community ,\nnike chief executive mark parker said in a news release .\nwe look forward to continuing our work together to build the hurley brand globally .\nmanagement sucks at hurley , they all talk behind your back and always have something to say about you ( in a bad way ) . the pay sucks and overwork you . the hardest part of this job is definitely dealing with the managers who don ' t have any common sense . they also hate any questions . do not recommend coming here .\ni was star employee after 3 weeks of working for hurley . i received many awards and gift - cards for winning events we had placed at our store . i was made a key holder after 6 months , and then sales lead the following years . my manager got a new position at another location and she ended up leaving . the new manager , who came from the san marcos hurley had something against me . she publicly humiliated me and cussed me out in front of employees and customers . i have never been so upset with a company before , and nike owns them . i pray this never happens to anyone else , because i was planning on working for them for a long time .\nworking with nike , we ' ve been able to connect the world ' s best surfers with the most innovative products to inspire riders everywhere ,\nhurley said in the release .\nnow i look forward to focusing on what i love most - - spending my time with the community and growing the sport with the athletes who push the limits of what ' s possible .\nconverse and hurley , its affiliate brands , and nike golf comprise nike ' s other businesses . nike sells to thousands of us retail accounts , which include a mix of footwear stores ; sporting goods stores ; athletic specialty stores ; department stores ; skate , tennis , and golf shops ; and other retail accounts . during 2016 , nike ' s three largest customers accounted for more than 25 % of us sales .\neach nike brand geographic segment operates predominantly in one industry namely , the design , development , marketing and selling of athletic footwear , apparel and equipment . the segments include results for the nike , jordan and hurley brands . the company ' s nike brand dtc operations are managed within each geographic operating segment . converse is also a reportable segment and operates in one industry : the design , marketing , licensing and selling of casual sneakers , apparel , and accessories .\nfleet - of - footwear nike , named for the greek goddess of victory , is the world ' s # 1 shoe and apparel company . nike designs , develops , and sells a variety of products and services to help in playing basketball and soccer ( football ) , as well as in running , men ' s and women ' s training , and other action sports . under its namesake brand , nike also markets sports - inspired products for children and various competitive and recreational activities , such as golf , tennis , and walking , and sportswear by converse and hurley . nike sells through more than 1 , 000 - owned retail stores worldwide , an e - commerce site , and to thousands of retail accounts , independent distributors , and licensees .\njill stanton , a 10 - year nike veteran who in september was named vice president , apparel , for nike ' s u . s . region , will replace wyett and oversee nike ' s $ 4 . 6 billion global apparel business , the company said .\njoe serino , nike ' s vice president , general manager , of asia pacific apparel , will take stanton ' s place . serino joined nike in 2004 after working in menswear at calvin klein and j . crew .\nnike also appointed jayme martin vice president of the americas region . he was vice president of footwear in nike ' s europe , middle east and africa region . - 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party manufacturers outside of the us , mainly in vietnam , china , and indonesia . its equipment products are made both in the us and abroad .\nnike sells its products to retail accounts through its own direct - to - consumer operations and through a mix of independent distributors , licensees , and sales representatives worldwide . the company sells to thousands of retail accounts and operates more than 40 distribution centers outside of the us .\nnike is based near beaverton , oregon ; it has a 400 - acre site with more than 40 buildings . in fiscal 2016 ( may year end ) north america accounted for 46 % of sales , western europe ( 18 % ) , greater china ( 12 % ) , emerging markets ( 11 % ) , central & eastern europe ( 4 % ) , and japan ( 3 % ) . other operations account for the rest of its revenues .\nin the us nike owns a full product line distribution center in memphis , tennessee , and four other distribution centers , three of which are leased , also in memphis . nike brand apparel and equipment are also shipped from its foothill ranch , california distribution center , which the company leases . the company also owns or leases distribution and customer service facilities outside the united states . the most significant are the distribution facilities located in laakdal , belgium ; taicang , china ; tomisato , japan and incheon , korea , all of which the company owns .\nthe company has branch offices and subsidiaries in argentina , australia , austria , belgium , bermuda , brazil , canada , chile , china , croatia , cyprus , the czech republic , denmark , finland , france , germany , greece , hong kong , hungary , india , indonesia , ireland , israel , italy , japan , korea , malaysia , mexico , new zealand , the netherlands , norway , panama , the philippines , poland , portugal , russia , singapore , slovakia , slovenia , south africa , spain , sri lanka , sweden , switzerland , taiwan , thailand , turkey , the uae , the uk , the us , uruguay , and vietnam .\nworldwide , nike sells its products to retail accounts , through nike - owned retail stores and internet websites , and through a mix of independent distributors and licensees . nike also sells its products to wholesale customers and directly to consumers through its direct to consumer operations . it also enters into licensing agreements that permit unaffiliated parties to make and sell certain apparel , digital devices and applications , and other equipment designed for sports activities .\nthe company sells to thousands of retail accounts and ships products from more than 40 distribution centers outside of the us .\nnike markets its footwear and other products globally through diverse advertising and promotional programs and campaigns , including print , social media , online advertising , and endorsement contracts with celebrity athletes . total advertising and promotion expenses were about $ 3 . 3 million , $ 3 . 2 million and $ 3 . 0 million for 2016 , 2015 , and 2014 , respectively .\nduring fiscal 2014 , nike ' s three largest customers helped to bring in 25 % of us sales . during the same reporting period , the company ' s three largest customers outside of the us accounted for 13 % , of total non - us sales .\nthe company is supplied by approximately 142 footwear factories located in 15 countries and is supplied by approximately 394 apparel factories located in 39 countries .\nin fiscal 2016 net sales increased by 6 % due to higher north america and greater china revenues partially offset by decreased sales from emerging markets .\nexcluding changes in foreign currency exchange rates , north america revenues increased primarily due to growth in its sportswear , jordan brand and running categories . direct - to - consumer revenues grew fueled by strong online sales growth , the addition of new stores . and comparable store sales growth .\ncurrency - neutral footwear revenue growth was attributable to higher revenues in most key categories , led by the jordan brand , sportswear , running and women ' s training . apparel revenue growth was driven by its sportswear and men ' s training categories .\nin fiscal 2016 , net income increased by 15 % due to higher sales .\nnet cash provided by the operating activities decreased by $ 1 . 5 billion due to changes in accounts payable , accrued liabilities , and income tax payable .\nsagging sales pushed nike ' s directors into kicking off an organizational restructure in 2017 . the firm will cut 2 % of its workforce , consolidate its six segments into four , and sharpen its focus on 12 key global cities , including new york , london , beijing , and shanghai . nike expects the majority of its growth into 2020 to come from these global trend - setting cities . the company will also reduce the number of trainer lines by a quarter .\nin addition to brand strength , nike has fueled momentum by launching a stream of new products , including the nike fuelband , a digital device to track daily activity , and the flyknit , a technology designed to lighten footwear weight and improve fit . in anticipation of replacing rival reebok as the maker of nfl - branded apparel and uniforms , nike also expanded its offerings with new high - performance uniforms for all 32 nfl teams .\nthe company continues to diversify one of its apparel technologies , dri - fit , which is the adaptive foundation of everything from shirts to socks . key dri - fit performance products introduced in 2015 included running dri - fit knit and the nike pro bra collection .\nnike invests in new technologies that increase automation , helps reduce waste and have long - term potential to increase both customization of its products and speed to market . automation is also driving growth in its higher gross margin direct - to - consumer business , led by nike . com , as part of an integrated marketplace growth strategy across its dtc and wholesale operations .\nfacing a slump in its golf division sales , in 2016 the company announced that it would shift away from equipment ( golf clubs , balls , and bags ) and instead focus on expanding its golf footwear and apparel business .\nafter a period of minimal acquisition activity , nike has picked up the pace in 2018 with two smaller acquisitions designed to bolster its technology and ability to innovate . it purchased israeli computer vision firm invertex , which does 3 - d body scanning , and northeastern us - based data analytics company zodiac . nike expects both transactions to enable its\nconsumer direct offense\nstrategy to better serve customers .\nit takes more than a solid r\u00e9sum\u00e9 and cover letter to make . . .\ncase interviews are a crucial part of the hiring process in the . . .\nthe vault guide to finance interviews , ninth edition is a must - have . . .\nin the united states alone , roughly 87 percent of the population use . . .\nplease contact customerservice @ urltoken for assistance to configure your vault account correctly for jobs - related functionality .\na typical day at work was friendly . i learned order taking and filling . the management was friendly and helpful . the workplace culture was helpful . the work was fulfilling .\nwas free to work at my duties of designing tee and textile art . learned to go along to get along as corporate culture had taken over a trusting supporting privately owned culture . management were under qualified and fearful if you knew more than them . the hardest part of the job was dealing with corporate cut throat upper management and biased hr who put on a facade of teamwork while undermining your work behind closed doors . most enjoyable was working close to home and being around other cool people i met in my 16 years of work there .\nit is a great place to gain experience . the people are very friendly , the culture is laid back and easy to support . the only dislike is that there is no place for advancement .\ncome in reorganize the store process items while utilizing icon service . i learned to come out of my shell and talk to people , management was helpful it felt like a family . i didn ' t think there was anything hard i enjoyed my job .\na great college student job that worked around all my schedules of classes and other things . management always understanding and great to work with . didn ' t have any problems there as i am still employed there and have been there 2 and a half years .\nbeing in management , the company allowed us to use our own views and images on how we should run our store , while adhering to the mandatory guidelines .\nhigh traffic flow in the facilities , surfing environment , management were not that very responsible , very competitive environment . very fun to engage with costumers\ni am satisfied with my personal managers at this company but human resources for this company is not to great .\nit was easy . it felt like destiny . i don ' t mean to sound glib , but it just seemed like it was meant to happen . we just always loved nike .\nto the criticism of our friends , we used to run nike shoes in ads , because we thought nike made the best shoes . and i always liked michael jordan and bo jackson , and everything nike stands for about supporting athletes and innovating . we grew really fast within three years . then we started needing capital . should we take the company public , or should we get a partner ? i didn ' t want to take the company public because i would have been fired within about six months , guaranteed .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nleslie earnest , leslie earnest covers retail businesses and restaurants for the times . she can be reached at ( 714 ) 966 - 7832 and at leslie . earnest @ urltoken\nonce the san diego trade show was over , many surf - wear companies headed to atlantic city , for the east coast action sports retailer expo . but it sounds like the miss america pageant , which begins at 6 tonight is capturing more attention than skateboards and surf wear .\nthe whole hotel is decorated with miss america memorabilia - - gowns , crowns , scepters , miss america shoes ,\nsaid expo director overin .\nmeanwhile , the new billabong usa is\nbursting at the seams\nat its temporary irvine offices and eager to move into its new home , which is being built at the north end of irvine spectrum , president paul naude said monday . billabong ' s 80 , 000 - square - foot headquarters should be complete dec . 23 , naude said .\nwe ' ll have a state - of - the - art facility come the beginning of the year ,\nhe said .\nleslie earnest , leslie earnest covers retail businesses for the times . she can be reached at ( 714 ) 966 - 7832 and at leslie . earnest @ urltoken\nsurfboard shaper greg noll and surfwear industry veteran john bernards intend to open their new apparel company , greg noll oceanwear , in january in san clemente .\nwe ' re just looking at space now ,\nsaid bernards , chief executive of the new venture .\nwe ' ve already got orders rolling in the door for this sportswear , so we ' ll start out with 2 , 000 to 3 , 000 square feet .\nnoll , who has been shaping surfboards since 1951 , previously licensed out his name to a long beach sportswear maker .\noops . a firewall is blocking access to prezi content . check out this article to learn more or contact your system administrator .\nneither you , nor the coeditors you shared it with will be able to recover it again .\nreset share links resets both viewing and editing links ( coeditors shown below are not affected ) ."]}
{"id": 55126, "summary": [{"text": "the cassini grid was a grid coordinate system used on british military maps during the first half of the twentieth century , particularly during world war ii .", "topic": 14}, {"text": "the referencing consists of square grids drawn on a cassini projection .", "topic": 25}, {"text": "for a period after the war , the maps were also used by the general public .", "topic": 0}, {"text": "the system has been superseded by the ordnance survey national grid . ", "topic": 22}], "title": "cassini grid", "paragraphs": ["how to convert the coordinate in cassini grid system ( currently the standard use by jupem ) to mapsource system ( i presumed wgs84 ) .\nkeong8260 wrote : how to convert the coordinate in cassini grid system ( currently the standard use by jupem ) to mapsource system ( i presumed wgs84 ) .\ncassini : [ ne / e10 ] can you tell by looking at cassini that it was created on the imbrium floor before the lavas started to flow ? the floor of cassini appears to be at sea level with the rest of imbrium ( this would not be possible if cassini were created after the lava flows ) , and aside from a few obvious disturbances , much of it is quite smooth . cassini\u2019s size ( 35 mi . ) and the width and complexity of its ramparts suggest that its basin should have substantial depth and central mountain peaks , but it is quite shallow .\nnotice how cassini\u2019s glacis , a wreathlike outer rim that would normally extend out farther , has been partially covered by the flow of imbrium lavas . cassini and archimedes ( to its sw at grid # g9 ) share a similar history . compare them closely to see what characteristics they share in common .\ni use this site to convert cassini refs . it ' s pretty accurate , usually within 50m or so . urltoken\norigin is bukit panau . replaced by gdm2000 kelantan grid ( code 19885 ) .\norigin is gunung blumut . replaced by gdm2000 johor grid ( code 19893 ) .\n, ( encl 2 to the above study ) gives examples of grid references . it is noted that the 100 , 000 - meter grid square letters , an integral part of the mgrs , are not here used in the grid references . the\nthis is one of the early documents articulating the desire for a world - wide grid system .\nthe floor of cassini is covered with features , some of which can be easily seen with a small telescope , but others are quite delicate and require larger apertures and good seeing . make a rough sketch of what you see and come back in two weeks , when the sun will be coming from the opposite direction , to fill in more details . you will have no trouble with the two larger internal craters , cassini a ( 9 mi . ) and cassini b ( 6 mi . ) . can you see how cassini a is shaped like a teardrop pointing toward the northeast ? the teardrop shape was the result either of a closely spaced double impact or of an oblique impact .\nhi all , it is possible to get the military grid maps . i have a full set of england , wales and scotland military grid maps , can copy areas for anyone if it helps . johng\ndefense mapping agency technical manual 8358 . 1 , datums , ellipsoids , grids , and grid referencing systems\nboth definitions yield exactly the same projection and grid system if you know what you ' re doing .\nlondon - listed national grid runs electricity and gas networks in the uk and the northeastern united states .\nthe os grid became metric as a result of the davidson report in 1938 . nato was formed in april 1949 .\nin response , the gmb union called national grid\nnaively complacent\n. justin bowden , its national secretary , said :\navoiding winter blackouts with a ' smart energy ' revolution is fanciful nonsense . the smart grid is years away .\nenergy experts say that in future consumers will be able to ask for their appliances to be connected online to the grid .\ncassini grid was in use by the military until after ww2 , ngr was introduced pre war so you can get crossovers . the conversions are iffy and can be a fair way out . os at southampton kindly converted some for me and as one came up in the middle of a river was about 100m out , the other a little less .\ntake a close look at cassini under high magnification . the two tiny bumps ( you might see three ) just to the southwest of the largest internal crater give you a clue about the timing of the impact . cassini was at one time quite deep with central mountains appropriate to its size . the post - imbrium lavas that flooded the crater rose so high that all that is left of the once impressive central mountain peaks are these little bumps .\nproposed a grid referencing system containing all the specifications of the mgrs as it is currently used . the joint intelligence committee ( jic ) of the joint chiefs of staff issued jic papers 410 / 1 and 410 / 2 , approved 14 november 1949 , prescribing the use of the universal transverse mercator grid , the universal polar stereographic grid and the military grid reference system by all branches of the armed forced for joint operations use . agao - s 061 . 3 ( 28 dec . 49 ) csgid - m , issued 29 december 1949 by the office of the adjutant general , department of the army , prescribed the use of those grids and grid reference system for the department of army . army map service technical manual no . 36 , grids and grid references , january 1950 , elaborated the details of the military grids and grid reference system . this was subsequently replaced by department of the\nthe big questions are how far smart technology can ease the burden on the grid and how quickly it can make its mark .\nit began life in the summer of 2004 as a very simple piece of software - written in visual basic - allowing three - way conversion between os latitude / longitude , gb national grid and cassini ( delamere ) co - ordinates . from there the software grew to include support for conversions to / from other projected co - ordinate systems commonly in use in great britain and ireland .\nexample 6 - 3 configures a transformation between geoidal and ellipsoidal height , using a hawaii offset grid . note that without the initial creation of a rule ( using the sdo _ cs . create _ pref _ concatenated _ op procedure ) , the grid would not be used .\nquote that 1960 ' s map that i linked to is quite unusual in using a scale of 1 : 63360 ( 1 inch to the mile ) but the the grid overlay is in 1km squares . nothing unusual about that , as any of us ag\u00e9d ex - rallymen know ! the ordnance survey used 1\n: 1mile until the change to the 1 : 50 , 000 scale in 1976 ( i think ) . military users needed a way to define a position on the map and at some stage the wo cassini grid was introduced , which was a grid of kilometres . that was still in use when some maps i have were printed in 1942 . that seems to have been refined into the national grid by the time my 1947 maps were printed and of course it ' s still in use\na\nsmart energy\nrevolution could help ensure that the uk does not suffer blackouts , according to national grid ' s new uk chief .\n\u201cmaintaining a safe and reliable supply of electricity across the grid will become more complicated as renewable energy increases its share of the energy mix . \u201d\ntechnologically , the self - healing smart grid is no longer a distant dream . finding the money to build it , however , is another matter .\nto support the u . s . national grid in spatial , the sdo _ geometry type cannot be used because it is based on numeric coordinates . instead , a point in u . s . national grid format is represented as a single string of type varchar2 . to allow conversion between the sdo _ geometry format and the u . s . national grid format , the sdo _ cs package ( documented in chapter 21 ) contains the following functions :\nbut it is not as simple as just adding more pylons and cables in areas that are currently underserved . iss suggests that all stakeholders must be involved in the planning process , so that grid planners , the system operator , grid operators and municipalities do not have to respond on an ad hoc basis .\nedit > preferences > position and change the grid and datum to rso . . and u ' ll find your waypoints in mapsource are in rso coordinate system\ni thought the kilometre grid idea came from the french army in ww1 as a means to improve artillery results , and was then adopted by all nations .\nit is a bit of a catch - 22 situation , as an effective grid can actually reduce the required generating capacity , but iss explains it could have some unintended consequences . \u201c [ an effective grid ] could also bring down the cost of electricity , leading to more overall energy production and higher carbon emissions . \u201d\n, probably early 1947 , contains all the specifications of the universal transverse mercator ( utm ) grid . this study does not mention the mgrs . a memorandum from the\nthe u . s . national grid is a point coordinate representation using a single alphanumeric coordinate ( for example , 18suj2348316806479498 ) . this approach contrasts with the use of numeric coordinates to represent the location of a point , as is done with oracle spatial and epsg . a good description of the u . s . national grid is available at urltoken .\ninformation on all of the legal grid systems of the united states , its possessions and its territories are available free from the u . s . national geodetic survey . try (\nbut iss concludes that it is not just about increasing the efficiency of the grid or its technological sophistication , but about the overall planning that needs to go along with that .\nthe week of dec . 19 - 25 takes us from lunar day 21 to day 26 . on monday the moon rises shortly after 11 : 00 pm and on christmas day moonrise is nearly 4 : 00 am . this time is reserved for highly dedicated moon observers . this week we will highlight the crater cassini .\nhe said a\ntipping point\nwas arriving where it was becoming cheaper for most people to take charge of their own electricity at home and move way from the shared grid .\nwith south africa\u2019s main electricity supplier struggling to keep the lights on , questions have been raised by the institute for security studies ( iss ) about the integrity of the country\u2019s electricity grid .\n\u201celectricity generation in south africa is changing , but whether the power grid will be able to adapt to these changes is uncertain , \u201d it said in an african futures project paper called \u2018gridlocked\u2019 .\nnothing wrong with the national grid - if you ask you os nicely they will send you a 20 - page document with all the maths you need to convert between ng and wgs84 . : o\nthe datum and grid on curacao was established in 1951 and uses a local transverse mercator . the origin of the datum is\ndp 8\n(\ndienst punt 8\nor survey point 8 ) .\n\u201clong - term energy planning is vital to the prosperity of south africa . aligning the integrated resource plan ( irp ) with the national development plan ( ndp ) with long - term planning in other sectors is necessary to create cohesive and realistic scenarios for the future . grid planning can no longer take a back seat to energy planning \u2013 the strength of the grid is essential for south african growth , \u201d it said .\nthe institute argues that eskom is hastily increasing its generating capacity , and renewable energy is becoming more readily available , but that the national grid might not be able to keep up with the steadily - growing influx .\nas the giant hazelwood coal plant turns off the last of its units , the national electricity grid manager has sought to reassure the public it is taking steps to ensure the lights stay on when demand soars next summer .\nnothing wrong with the national grid - if you ask you os nicely they will send you a 20 - page document with all the maths you need to convert between ng and wgs84 . or use this . . . urltoken\nin a projected coordinate system , locations are identified by x , y coordinates on a grid , with the origin at the center of the grid . each position has two values that reference it to that central location . one specifies its horizontal position and the other its vertical position . the two values are called the x - coordinate and y - coordinate . using this notation , the coordinates at the origin are x = 0 and y = 0 .\nms shaw agreed that more investment in gas - fired power was needed , but argued that between 30 % and 50 % of fluctuations on the electricity grid could be smoothed by households and businesses adjusting their demand at peak times .\niss cautioned that if steps aren\u2019t taken as quickly as possible to upgrade the grid infrastructure , south africa could see a situation where wealthy citizens turn to private electricity alternatives while the rest are left with what the state can provide .\nproposed federal legislation might encourage more investment , but even if transmission capacity is added , blackouts will still occur . the entire power grid has to be refurbished , because the existing control technology\u2014the key to quickly sensing a small line failure or the possibility of a large instability\u2014is antiquated . to remain reliable , the grid will have to operate more like a fighter plane , flown in large part by autonomous systems that human controllers can take over if needed to avert disaster .\nco - ordinate converter grew out of a practical need to convert between the projection co - ordinates used to construct ordnance survey small - scale maps of great britain from the early 20th century and the modern - day gb national grid .\ndefence mapping agency hydrographic / topographic center scientific data department geopositioning division geopositioning branch v details of the origin of the military grid reference system ( mgrs ) have become obscure with the passage of time . the earliest information available in this office , the\nthe challenge for national grid is to attract more companies to adopt what is known as\ndemand - side response\n, or dsr . some firms are nervous , others have not heard of it - and business models are changing at breakneck speed .\nthe palestine datum of 1928 is referenced to the clarke 1880 ellipsoid ( modified ) . three grids are found on this datum in israel , one is the palestine 1923 civil grid ( cassini - soldner projection ) another extremely similar is the palestine 1942 belt ( gauss - kruger transverse mercator ) - the northings are identical , but the eastings change with distance from the central meridian . the levant lambert zone ( 1920 ) uses the french army truncated cubic , also on the palestine 1928 datum . there exists some more modern military mapping that is utm , european datum 1950 referenced to the international ellipsoid , but i was under the impression that such 1 : 50 , 000 scale stuff was quite military - sensitive .\njapanese electronics giant sharp is devising controls and software to allow solar storage batteries in homes to sell energy back to the grid when the demand ( and price ) are high . the firm says it expects the system to pay its way without subsidy by 2018 .\nits imprecision , evaluated on the basis of a series of\ngauged\npoints , varies from 5 to 30 arc - seconds , depending on the map projection used ( this corresponds to and imprecision varying from 150 to 1000 meters on the field ) . the mathematic formulas used for the conversions are the\nlambert conic near conformal = > latitude / longitude\nand\ncassini - soldner = > latitude / longitude\ndescribed in the guide produced by the epsg .\nnope . you have to first go to geodetic cooordinates , perform a datum shift in geocentric coordinates with either a 3 - parameter or a 7 - parameter transformation , then transform back to geodetic coordinates , then to whatever grid system you want on the new datum .\nin regard to sunny yemen , there are a number of datums found there . the aden datum of 1925 uses the aden lambert zone ( clarke 1880 ) . the sanaa datum uses the yemen azimuthal equidistant grid system ( international ) , and datums with unknown grids exist as :\nthe puerto rico datum of 1901 is based on its origin at cardona island lighthouse with a defining azimuth to ponce southwest base . the datum is referenced to the same ellipsoid as nad 1927 which is the clarke 1866 . the island is now on the nad83 , and the grid parameters have changed slightly .\nmodern warplanes are so packed with sophisticated gear that pilots rely on a network of sensors and automatic controls that quickly gather information and act accordingly . fortunately , the software and hardware innovations required to fly the power grid in a similar fashion and to instantly reroute power flows and shut down generation plants are at hand .\nthe datum and grid on curacao was established in 1951 and uses a local transverse mercator . the origin of the datum is\ndp 8\n(\ndienst punt 8\nor survey point 8 ) . the stuff i have there for wgs84 datum shifts looks really , really good . ( sub - centimeter accuracy )\nthe 1 : 50 , 000 mapping of your country is on the north american datum of 1927 and the grid is utm . ( that ' s for nato use and is ignored by the civilians . ) isn ' t it comforting to know that they ' re prepared to\ncall in\naccurate artillery fire ? modern civilization . . .\ndeepa venkateswaran , from bernstein energy analysts , said :\nthe smart grid revolution is going to be exciting . however , there ' s a time frame - we need some time to get wired up and respond dynamically , but in the short term we need new gas stations to replace some of our ageing coal stations which are going to close .\na self - healing smart grid can best be built if its architects try to fulfill three primary objectives . the most fundamental is real - time monitoring and reaction . an array of sensors would monitor electrical parameters such as voltage and current , as well as the condition of critical components . these measurements would enable the system to constantly tune itself to an optimal state .\nso as i suspected , the use of the word ' airfield ' have nothing to do with aviation in this case . as an aside , that 1960 ' s map that i linked to is quite unusual in using a scale of 1 : 63360 ( 1 inch to the mile ) but the the grid overlay is in 1km squares . the wonders of creeping decimalisation !\nat stake is whether the country\u2019s critical infrastructures can continue to function reliably and securely . at the very least , a self - healing transmission system would minimize the impact of any kind of terrorist attempt to \u201ctake out\u201d the power grid . blackouts can be avoided or minimized , sabotage can be contained , outages can be reduced , and electricity can be delivered to everyone more efficiently .\nbecause most non - ellipsoidal height references are irregular and undulating surfaces , transformations between them are more complicated than with ellipsoidal heights . one approach is to use an offset grid file to define the transformation . this approach is implemented in epsg method 9635 . the grid file has to be acquired ( often available publicly from government web sites ) . moreover , because most such non - ellipsoidal height datums ( including the geoid , sea level , and local terrain ) change over time , the timestamp of an offset matrix may matter , even if not by much . ( of course , the same principle applies to ellipsoids as well , since they are not static in the long term . after all , they are intended to approximate the changing geoid , msl , or terrain . )\nit is highly recommended that you get a copy of sky and telescope\u2019s field map of the moon , the very finest moon map available for use at the telescope . it is available for $ 10 . 95 at urltoken and on amazon . all features mentioned in this blog will be keyed to the grid on the field map and will look like this : plato : [ nw / d9 ]\nregarding performance and memory usage with epsg method 9635 , at run time the grid must be loaded before the transformation of a dataset . this load operation temporarily increases the footprint in main memory and incurs one - time loading overhead . if an entire dataset is transformed , the overhead can be relatively insignificant ; however , if frequent transformations are performed on single geometries , the cumulative overhead can become significant .\naggregate industries - which makes road materials - is helping to smooth spikes in the grid even though it generates no power at all . the bitumen in giant containers stored near heathrow airport can be stored at temperatures of between 130 and 185c . if a rise in demand is predicted for later in the day , the company is advised by a computer to heat the bitumen to the maximum temperature , then turn off the power until the demand - and price - subsides . aggregate is also rewarded for gobbling up extra energy when there is a glut of wind power on the grid . head of sustainibility , donna hunt , said :\ni think this is a no - brainer for us because we ' re saving energy . we ' re not generating carbon whilst the power is off , and we ' re making an income for allowing our assets to be used flexibly .\nall four maps cover exactly the same area . the three historical maps have been enlarged from their original inch - to - the - mile to match the 1 : 50 , 000 scale of the present - day map and the addition of the familiar national grid on all four maps enables easy comparison across the four time periods . historical notes , details of the original maps used , web - links for local history societies and other sources of information are also provided .\nthe second goal is anticipation . the system must constantly look for potential problems that could trigger larger disturbances , such as a transformer that is overheating . computers would assess trouble signs and possible consequences . they would then identify corrective actions , simulate the effectiveness of each action , and present the most useful responses to human operators , who could then quickly implement corrective action by dispatching the grid\u2019s many automated control features . the industry calls this capability fast look - ahead simulation .\nto transform our current infrastructure into this kind of self - healing smart grid , several technologies must be deployed and integrated . the first step is to build a processor into each switch , circuit breaker , transformer and bus bar\u2014the huge conductors carrying electricity away from generators . each transmission line should then be fitted with a processor that can communicate with the other processors , all of which would track the activity of their particular piece of the puzzle by monitoring sensors built into their systems .\nthe projection and datum of st . lucia , west indies : the current classical geodetic datum for your country is\ndos 3 lighthouse 1955\nestablished by the directorate of overseas surveys . ( they are now part of the ordnance survey of great britain . ) i do not have the coordinates of the origin or the azimuth of orientation , but the ellipsoid is the\nclarke 1880 , ( modified )\nwhere a = 6 , 378 , 249 . 145 meters , 1 / f = 293 . 465 . the associated grid is the british west indies\nbwi grid\nthat is based on the gauss - kruger transverse mercator projection with no special truncations . the central meridian is 62w , false easting is 400 km , scale factor at origin is reduced to 1 / 2000 . eastings for your country are always greater than 500 km . , the northings are always greater than 1 , 500 km . ( that ' s a lot of digits for your island ! ! )\nwe ( the national geodetic survey ) do not have 3 - d transformation parameters , per se . transformations are accomplished using software ( called nadcon ) . this software uses a method in which are first and second order geodetic data in the ngs data base is modeled using a minimum curvature algorithm ( briggs , 1974 ) to produce a grid of values . simple interpolation techniques are then used to estimate\ncorrections between nad 83 ( 1986 ) and the ' precise ' nad83 ( 19xx ) .\nall the ' old series ' , \u2018revised new series\u2019 and ' popular series ' maps have been carefully scanned , digitally re - projected and enlarged to match the present - day ordnance survey landranger \u00ae series . each map is directly comparable with the corresponding ordnance survey landranger \u00ae and uses the same sheet number and grid references , so enabling the past and the present to be compared with ease and accuracy . all the maps of england & wales in each series ( 123 in all ) have now been published and can be ordered .\ndon ' t get started on the national grid - it was an abor * * * * thought up by one guy . . . . . . . . but the 1 : 50 , 000 was known as the\none inch\n( to the mile ) for years . . . . . . . . . . . . the 1 : 25000 was originally 2 and half ( none of this metric rubbish with decimal points ) inches to the mile i think they switched as they moved to computer databases and drawing\nthere is a site in geneva for the european petroleum studies group ( epsg ) that gives free data out on many grid systems in europe . note that switzerland does not use a transverse mercator ; it uses a rosenmund oblique cyllindrical that just by chance is already programmed in proj4 . european use of the transverse mercator has been 100 % gauss - kruger ( u with an umlaut on kruger ) since the second world war . prior to wwii , there ' s some pretty weird stuff ( in europe ) that is currently found only in the various colonies settled by the european nations .\nthe result is that no single operator or utility can stabilize or isolate a transmission failure . managing a modern grid in real time requires much more automatic monitoring and far greater interaction among human operators , computer systems , communications networks and data - gathering sensors that need to be deployed everywhere in power plants and substations . reliable operation also requires multiple , high - data - rate , two - way communications links among all these nodes , which do not exist today , plus powerful computing facilities at the control center . and intelligent processors\u2014able to automatically reconfigure power flows when precursors to blackouts are sensed\u2014must be distributed across the network .\nscada technology goes back 40 years , however . much of it is too slow for today\u2019s challenges and does not sense or control nearly enough of the components around the grid . and although it enables some coordination of transmission among utilities , that process is extremely sluggish , much of it still based on telephone calls between human operators at the utility control centers , especially during emergencies . what is more , most programmable logic controllers and remote terminal units were developed before industry - wide standards for interoperability were established ; hence , neighboring utilities often use incompatible control protocols . utilities are operating ever closer to the edge of the stability envelope using 1960s - era controls .\ngovernment may be recognizing the need for action . the white house office of science and technology policy and the u . s . department of homeland security recently declared a \u201cself - healing infrastructure\u201d as one of three strategic thrusts in their national plan for r & d in support of critical infrastructure protection . national oversight may well be needed , because the current absence of coordinated decision making is a major obstacle . states\u2019 rights and state - level public utility commission regulations essentially kill the motivation of any utility or utility group to lead a nationwide effort . unless collaboration can be created across all states , the forced nationalization of the industry is the only way to achieve a smart grid .\nthe third objective is isolation . if failures were to occur , the whole network would break into isolated \u201cislands , \u201d each of which must fend for itself . each island would reorganize its power plants and transmission flows as best it could . although this might cause voltage fluctuations or even small outages , it would prevent the cascades that cause major blackouts . as line crews repaired the failures , human controllers would prepare each island to smoothly rejoin the larger grid . the controllers and their computers would function as a distributed network , communicating via microwaves , optical fibers or the power lines themselves . as soon as power flows were restored , the system would again start to self - optimize .\nthe grid would be costly , though not prohibitively so given historic investments . epri estimates that testing and installation across the entire u . s . transmission and distribution system could run $ 13 billion a year for 10 years\u201465 percent more than the industry is currently investing annually . other studies predict $ 10 billion a year for a decade or more . money will also have to be spent to train human operators . the costs sound high , but estimates peg the economic loss from all u . s . outages at $ 70 to $ 120 billion a year . although a big blackout occurs about once a decade , on any given day 500 , 000 u . s . customers are without power for two hours or more .\nfor projected coordinate system trinidad 1903 / trinidad grid parameters : ellipsoid clarke 1858 a = 20926348 ft = 31706587 . 88 links b = 20855233 ft then 1 / f = 294 . 97870 and e ^ 2 = 0 . 00676866 latitude natural origin 10\u00b026 ' 30\nn = 0 . 182241463 rad longitude natural origin 61\u00b020 ' 00\nw = - 1 . 07046861 rad false eastings fe 430000 . 00 links false northings fn 325000 . 00 links forward calculation for : latitude 10\u00b000 ' 00 . 00\nn = 0 . 17453293 rad longitude 62\u00b000 ' 00 . 00\nw = - 1 . 08210414 rad a = - 0 . 01145876 c = 0 . 00662550 t = 0 . 03109120 m = 5496860 . 24 nu = 31709831 . 92 m0 = 5739691 . 12 then easting e = 66644 . 94 links northing n = 82536 . 22 links reverse calculation for same easting and northing first gives : e1 = 0 . 00170207 d = - 0 . 01145875 t1 = 0 . 03109544 m1 = 5497227 . 34 nu1 = 31709832 . 34 mu1 = 0 . 17367306 phi1 = 0 . 17454458 rho1 = 31501122 . 40 then latitude = 10\u00b000 ' 00 . 000\nn longitude = 62\u00b000 ' 00 . 000\nw\nyour browser is not currently configured to accept cookies from the this website . this means that the website will not run as smoothly / quickly as possible and could result in certain functionality on this website not working as designed .\nurn : x - ogp : spec : schema - xsd : epsg : 1 . 0 : dataset\nurn : ogc : def : change - request : epsg : : 2009 . 041\nfind a coordinate system and get position on a map . powered by epsg database 9 . 4\nthe nature of the\nmodified british system\n, built on the basis of perfectly - defined map projections , allows the development of data - processing software intended to ( re ) localize points or targets whose coordinates were established in this system .\nthe\ncoordinates translator\nwhich you can discover here allows the conversion from\nbritish modified system\ncoordinates , for example lz1 / vx962494 , towards more\nconventional\ngeographical coordinates ( latitude / longitude ) quite easy to use in digital atlases , as for the mapquest web site .\nthis translator works on the basis of complete\nmodified british system\ncoordinates ( please have a look to the system overview and to the grids for more details ) .\nplease note that the coordinates to be decoded must imperatively be\ncomplete\nhere , i . e . include the exact reference of the square used for the determination of the position ( this reference includes systematically two letters , for example : vx ) as well as the numerical data corresponding to the localization of the point inside this square ( four or six digits according to the precision of the localization ) .\n1 . be nice to each other and respect the moderators . post in normal font size , color and weight . follow\n2 . no out of topic . discuss matters pertaining mfm community and forum only .\n7 . each message posted is owned by and is the opinion of the original poster . neither mfm nor its owner or moderators are legally responsible for anything posted on the forum\ni have the converter ( cass to rso ) . . then u have to convert from rso to wg84 using mapsource . . email to me and i ' ll send the converter (\nalyem wrote : thanks bro nik for your help . will shout if i need help .\n- by june 2008 - seated rae ( 9w2ody ) ; by oct . 2009 - seated cw test ( 9m2ody ) -\nrudyna wrote : then , how to convert from rso to wgs using mapsourse . . ?\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nnews : \u0093over the graves of the druids and under the wreck of rome , rudely but surely they bedded the plinth of the days to come . behind the feet of the legions and before the norseman\u0092s ire rudely but greatly begat they the framing of state and shire rudely but deeply they laboured , and their labour stand till now . if we trace on ancient headlands the twist of their eight - ox plough . \u0094 - rudyard kipling\nnow and again i used to find military maps lying in the fields and ditches around dover where they ' d been discarded by the troops who were training in the area . i wouldn ' t know anything about the grids used but they were often coloured to show different categories of military land . i found one once drawn on a sort of waterproof material which tore easily . as they were all damaged i must have got rid of them .\ni ' ve just checked one for the cinque ports training area against the current os explorer map for dover , folkestone & hythe ( sheet 138 ) .\nthe military maps for the uk are simply the standard os series , overprinted with additional data . for example , as already stated training areas are marked in colour , but overhead power lines are clearly indicated as are masts with their heights .\nthere is also an explanation on the defence of east sussex project website . urltoken susan _ f\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nco - ordinate converter a web - based tool for conversions between projected co - ordinate systems commonly in use in great britain and ireland .\nif you find co - ordinate converter useful and would like to make a donation for the work that has gone into making it - or for the upkeep of this website - please use the paypal link to the left . please note that this is not compulsory - co - ordinate converter is free for non - commercial use .\nco - ordinate converter is written in javascript and as such could be the ideal tool for your web - based application . fully - comprehensive api documentation is available as a pdf file :\nplease note that use of the co - ordinate converter api is free for non - commercial purposes only . if you wish to use it for a commercial application please contact me for details and pricing . usage of the co - ordinate converter api is monitored .\nin november 2007 the county series sheet references for great britain and the isle of man were incorporated into the software , introducing a new level of versatility to co - ordinate converter .\nbetween december 2008 and april 2009 the software version was ported to the current web - based version , including support for additional co - ordinate systems , and for the first time conversion to / from gps - compatible latitude / longitude for great britain and ireland . details can be found in the co - ordinate converter\nplease note that the downloadable standalone version of co - ordinate converter is currently not available pending a completely revised version ( no release date has yet been set ) .\nco - ordinate converter is copyright \u00a9 2004 - 2009 ed fielden . you may use co - ordinate converter for non - commercial use only , except by prior agreement . while great care has been taken in development and testing , the results of transformations provided by co - ordinate converter should not be relied upon for critical applications . no liability can be accepted for any loss or damage - direct or consequential - arising from the use of co - ordinate converter .\npseudo unit . format : signed degrees - period - minutes ( 2 digits ) - integer seconds ( 2 digits ) - fraction of seconds ( any precision ) . must include leading zero in minutes and seconds and exclude decimal point for seconds . convert to deg using algorithm .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 strict / / en\nurltoken\nold series 1832 - 1836 - published 2006 britain\u2019s 19th - century landscape re - projected and enlarged to match the present - day ordnance survey landrangers \u00ae these maps are based on britain ' s first national mapping project , ordnance survey ' s one - inch ( \u2018old series\u2019 ) maps which were first published between 1805 and 1874 .\nrevised new series c . 1900 \u2013 published november 2007 britain\u2019s late - victorian landscape re - projected and enlarged to match the present - day ordnance survey landrangers\u00ae these maps are taken from ordnance survey ' s revised new series ( in colour ) maps which were first published between 1896 and 1904 .\npopular series c . 1920 - published 2007 britain\u2019s inter - war landscape re - projected and enlarged to match the present - day ordnance survey landrangers \u00ae these maps , printed in full colour , are taken from ordnance survey ' s popular edition maps which were first published between 1919 and 1926 .\nthe following 4 maps , in each series , which cover the county of shropshire are held in stock .\n126 shrewsbury & oswestry ( matches o . s . landranger series no . 126 ) : - only popular available including chirk , ellesmere , glyn ceiriog , llansilin , wem , pant , pontesbury , welshpool & cressage\n127 stafford & telford ( matches o . s . landranger series no . 127 ) : - all 3 available including hodnet , market drayton , newport , shifnal , albrighton , eccleshall , stone , stafford and wolverhampton north\n137 ludlow & church stretton ( matches o . s . landranger series no . 137 ) : all 3 available including bishop ' s castle , clun , craven arms , knighton , montgomery , presteigne and tenbury wells\n138 kidderminster & wyre forest ( matches o . s . landranger series no . 138 ) : all 3 available including much wenlock , bridgnorth , claverley , ludlow , cleobury mortimer , brimfield , tenbury wells , stourport - on - severn & ombersley\nthe ' old series ' , \u2018new revised series\u2019 and ' popular series ' maps are priced at \u00a33 each or \u00a37 . 50 for three .\neach map , centred on dawley , extends from lilleshall in the n . to broseley in the s . , and from leighton in the w . to shifnal in the e . covering an area of 15km x 15km .\nu . k . - \u00a31 . 50p for up to 2 maps ( 3 or 4 maps will be sent in 2 packages ) europe - \u00a33 . 20 for 1 map or \u00a33 . 70 for 2maps * world zone 1 - \u00a34 . 20 for 1 map or \u00a35 . 25 for 2 maps * world zone 2 - \u00a34 . 20 for 1 map or \u00a35 . 35 for 2 maps *\n* if ordering 3 or more maps to be sent overseas please send an e - mail ( see below ) to enquire about postage costs .\n' shropshire family history society ' . with your address / tel . no . and membership no . ( if applicable ) to : -\nunfortunately , we do not have facilities for handling credit or debit cards at the moment , but will accept paypal at a charge - please ask when emailing .\noverseas members only may pay using a dollar cheque drawn on their own account - please refer to the ' shop ' tab for dollar conversion rates .\nlunar photos : nasa / usgs / bmdo / lroc / asu / dlr / lola / moon globe . used by permission\nauthor and astronomer andrew planck shepherds you to the moon and its mysteries of intrigue and surprise . learn about the moon\u2019s most fascinating objects , understand how the moon was formed and the names of many of the craters \u2026 and why they honor individuals who have changed the course of history .\nin 1994 a friend of mine made a request to the pentagon for information on the origin of the utm and mgrs coordinate systems . my friend handed off the documents he received to me in 2015 . i ' ve scanned them into pdf files and had them retyped so they would be both more readable and searchable . i ' ve also replaced a missing page and line that ' s not in the pdf files .\nthe documents received date from the 1940 ' s and clearly show that the requirements of artillery gunners were the driving force in the design of map coordinate systems .\n, ( encl 3 to the above study ) states that the specifications for a six - degree transverse mercator world - wide system were communicated to the british in october 1945 . on\nstudy and discussion of military grids by army map service and military intelligence division , office , chief of engineers , u . s . army\npprune forums > misc . forums > aviation history and nostalgia > an airfield that never was ?\nwhilst looking at an old map the other day i found an ' old airfield ' marked in an area that i was unaware of there ever having been any flying before . the map can be found at view : os seventh series , sheet 62 , edinburgh - ordnance survey one - inch to the mile maps of great britain , seventh series , 1952 - 1961 urltoken and the field can be found marked at nt385682just to the south east of cousland . as well as the old airfield there is another place marked as ' airfield ' approximately 500m to the south . this is the appropriately named airfield farm . a google search does not bring up any history of this field other than the local community ' s opposition to turning it into an opencast coal mine . on the host site for those maps i have checked older editions and it was still marked as ' old airfield ' in 1926 but was marked as\nairfield ' in 1904 . strangely , it was the same on the 1898 urltoken map and it is even marked on the 1857 map . was this an old ballooning station ? perhaps but i think not . if you look closer at the 1898 map you will see marked an ' old windmill ' adjacent to the word ' airfield ' . the airfield in this case i think is referring to the building immediately to the east . it seems that over time the farm has been rebuilt further to the south east and the 1904 maps have both farms marked with the same name . on the 1926 map the nw farm was marked as old airfield . so , if there never was an airfield here , how did the farm get its name ? ? ? ? ? ? ?\nflap40 , it ' s probably not much help , but i had a look at the ukairfields . kmz overlay on google earth and there is no airfield marked at cousland . the closest one is macmerry / penston , about 5 nm ne .\nso , if there never was an airfield here , how did the farm get its name ? ? ? ? ? ? ? i suspect the reason is lost in the mists of time . but it might be significant that\nair\nis a word in gaelic , with several meanings but the most appropriate one here might be the preposition meaning\non\nor\nupon\n. so\nairfield\nmight simply be ( the farm )\non the field\n.\nlooking at the map , airfield farm appears to be at the bottom of significantly sloping ground , not too good for a runway but it does ' level ' out at cousland itself . a quick look at the cwgc site for cemeteries in the area does not seem to indicate many aircrew graves either .\nairfield no . . . in the lothians dialect and particularly more and more towards stenton and east lothian there is a remnant of\nfield\nbecoming pronounced as\nfiedel\n. this habit was common in 19th century dialect in other parts of lowland scotland . the local name\nfordel\nhowever persists . so the proper name\nfield\nwas spoken as\nfiedel\nin the broad tongue and the locality became anglicised into\nfordel\n. cheers\nbut the 1 : 50 , 000 was known as the\none inch\n( to the mile ) for years . . . . . . . . . . . . not in my experience ; the\n1 - inch map\nwas and remains a 1 : 63360 map , and the 1 : 50000 map was and is a\nfifty - thou\nmap . but i accept that anyone who is unaware that the two are different might use the wrong name .\nfound a little bit more about the history of the farm but unfortunately nothing about an airfield . oxenfoord mains house and boundary walls - dalkeith - midlothian - scotland | british listed buildings urltoken cheers from downunder paul\nin an 1812 book , published in dalkeith\npoems , chiefly in the scots dialect\nthomas mannie scott of airfield is mentioned as one of the subscribers so nothing to do with airfield as we know it . you could try contacting dalkeith council for info .\nroyal college of art student alexandra theunissen ' s lifelong efforts to master the piano were stymied by dyslexia so she used her design skills to create a new kind of musical notation to settle the score .\ncalled dyssonance , theunissen ' s design turns notes into shapes and tones into colors .\nbricks of all sizes and colors are arrayed on a board that represents the musical staff .\nrolling the bar over the musical staff completes circuits a circuit with an ototo microprocessor board hidden underneath .\nensuring proper note value was particularly important to theunissen . half notes , or minims , are represented as 2 : 1 rectangles . quarter notes , or crochets , are squares . the 1 / 16th note , or quaver , is a triangle .\nit was very important to me to visually translate the complementarity of the different rhythms ,\nshe says .\nwhich , to me , is something missing in the classical score .\nthe notion of complementarity is perfectly expressed with two triangles forming a cube for example ,\nsays theunissen .\nthe use of technology in the design is limited to an ototo single - board microcontroller designed to help musicians develop outr\u00e9 instruments .\ntheunissen experimented with many approaches , including designs that worked more like musical instruments rather than notation devices .\ncan make the process feel like a cruel joke . royal college of art student\nlifelong efforts to master the piano and guitar were stymied by the condition , so she resolved to use her design skills to settle the score .\narmed with ototo , a single - board microcontroller designed to help musicians develop outr\u00e9 instruments , theunissen and collaborator guillaume germain got busy reworking musical notation for visual learners .\ncalled dyssonance , composers array colored blocks representing notes on an oversized staff and roll a metal bar over the arrangement , like a composer waving a baton in front of an orchestra . as the bar progresses , it completes a circuit with the blocks and cues a note from a hidden speaker . geometric gershwins can make up their own tunes or crib from a stylish sheet music book that accompanies the system .\nlimitations on size mean the aforementioned quasihemidemisemiquaver and oversized maximas aren ' t available , and the tinny speakers attached to ototo can ' t match the output of a stradivarius , yet dyssonance makes the majority of the musical palette available\u2014and approachable ."]}
{"id": 55127, "summary": [{"text": "abc warehouse is a chain of retail appliance and electronics stores based in pontiac , michigan .", "topic": 7}, {"text": "it was founded in 1963 by gordon hartunian , and operates 42 stores in michigan , ohio and indiana .", "topic": 7}, {"text": "the chain also operates 16 mickey shorr mobile electronics stores and 2 hawthorne home appliances & electronics stores .", "topic": 7}, {"text": "they are known for their advertising motto \" the closest thing to wholesale \" .", "topic": 13}, {"text": "in the last few years abc has added mattresses and furniture to their retail offerings , including products from sealy & lane . ", "topic": 31}], "title": "abc warehouse", "paragraphs": ["a . abc warehouse offers 4 convenient ways to pay your abc warehouse credit card bill .\nglassdoor has 55 abc warehouse reviews submitted anonymously by abc warehouse employees . read employee reviews and ratings on glassdoor to decide if abc warehouse is right for you .\nabc warehouse offers customers a credit card through synchrony bank with a revolving credit line to use again and again at abc warehouse locations .\nthe official twitter account of abc warehouse . we are the closest thing to wholesale .\nglassdoor gives you an inside look at what it ' s like to work at abc warehouse , including salaries , reviews , office photos , and more . this is the abc warehouse company profile . all content is posted anonymously by employees working at abc warehouse .\nthe designer living room you always wanted is waiting for you right now at abc warehouse .\nsave up to $ 500 on select adjustable tempur - pedic mattress sets at abc warehouse .\nask a question about working or interviewing at abc warehouse . our community is ready to answer .\nprincipal subsidiaries : abc warehouse ; hawthorne appliance and electronics ; mickey shorr mobile electronics ; white automotive .\nhappy independence day from your friends at abc warehouse . we wish you a safe and happy holiday !\nabc warehouse celebrated the opening of its new troy store on monday with a traditional ribbon - cutting ceremony .\ngordon hartunian , chairman of abc warehouse , in front of the newly opened store next to oakland mall in troy .\nwe ' re really excited about this move ,\nstated abc warehouse chief executive officer martin hartunian in a press release .\non in - store purchases of $ 200 or more made with your abc warehouse credit card . all with no annual fee . \u2020\ni applied in - person . the process took 2 weeks . i interviewed at abc warehouse ( flint , mi ) in april 2012 .\nduring 1993 abc also benefitted from the bankruptcy of a major competitor , highland superstores . abc purchased $ 60 million of highland inventory and liquidated it in 45 days . abc also purchased five former highland locations . the locations enabled abc to expand four of its existing stores into larger facilities and to open a new store in indiana . by 1994 , the abc warehouse chain consisted of 25 stores .\njones , david , ' abc warehouse expanding : new quarters , storage and high - end products , ' hfd , april 30 , 1990 .\na window of the wa shipwreck galleries , once a warehouse built by convicts .\nabc warehouse sells appliances , vacuums , home audio , small electronics , computers , phones , camcorders , digital cameras , small appliances and other items . hartunian is often featured in the company ' s commercials along with the familiar slogan ,\nabc warehouse - - the closest thing to wholesale .\nabc warehouse reserves the right to limit quantities . u . s . sales only . not responsible for typographical errors . prices and offers are subject to change . copyright \u00a92018 abc appliance , inc . all rights reserved .\nthe warehouse was not equipped with sprinklers and did not have a clear exit path .\nthat store has been successful since it opened in 1985 , but it was time to update , said michael shelby , abc warehouse director of advertising and marketing .\nthe mid - 1980s marked a period of increased expansion for abc . in 1984 , the company acquired mickey shorr mobile electronics . in 1985 , abc opened three new stores in the metropolitan detroit area . by the year ' s end , abc was operating ten abc warehouses and five mickey shorr outlets .\nthe oakland press / vaughn gurganian gordon\ngordy\nhartunian , company founder of abc warehouse , checks out the newly opened store next to oakland mall in troy .\nthe family - owned and familyoperated retail chain was established in 1963 with a location in centerline . abc warehouse currently operates 40 stores throughout michigan , northern indiana and ohio .\nfrom those humble beginnings , abc warehouse has grown to become one of the midwest\u2019s largest and most successful appliance / tv / electronics / mattress and furniture retailers , employing more than 1 , 000 people across 42 locations throughout michigan , ohio and indiana . despite an expanding footprint , abc warehouse continues to operate with the same kind of family - owned , team environment that began over 50 years ago . abc warehouse remains fiercely dedicated to providing customers with low prices , top name - brands , a large selection and excellent service .\nabc warehouse was founded by gordon \u201cgordy\u201d hartunian in 1963 with a single store in center line , michigan . family - owned and operated , the abc warehouse philosophy is based on gordy\u2019s personal belief that consumers were more interested in value and service than in merchandising frills . this sales philosophy was eventually distilled into the slogan ; \u201cthe closest thing to wholesale\u201d\u00ae , which continues to be a rallying cry today . since the very beginning and throughout the decades , abc warehouse has experienced steady growth , adding many exciting product categories along the way .\nabc warehouse also prided itself on making cellular phone purchases simple . a company executive quoted in hfd stated , ' we wanted to make it no more difficult for consumers to buy a cellphone than to buy a washing machine . ' in addition , abc warehouse worked to provide fast activations . abc claimed that the activation process took between 11 . 5 and 14 minutes ; in other stores the procedure was reported to take up to a day and a half . abc was able to provide fast service because of its ability to assign phone numbers and access to instant credit verification services . in addition , abc warehouse sold only those telephones which were able to be programmed from the handset at the store .\nif you have inside knowledge of a topic in the news , contact the abc .\nby 1988 , abc operated 15 retail appliance stores in michigan and ohio and 10 mickey shorr retail and installation outlets , all located in michigan . the company began to focus on advertising to help spur growth . early ads featured jim varney and his ' knowhutimean ? ' slogan . abc ' s position in the market was further enhanced when the natm buying corporation selected abc warehouse as its detroit affiliate . natm , a large appliance buying group , had previously been affiliated with highland superstores , an abc competitor .\nabc appliance , inc . , a leading retail supplier of radio , television , and consumer electronics , operates establishments under the names abc warehouse , hawthorne appliance and electronics , mickey shorr mobile electronics , and white automotive . abc warehouse , a chain with locations in michigan , ohio , and indiana , sells appliances , personal computers , and other consumer electronics in a ' no frills ' warehouse style setup . hawthorne appliance and electronics , an upscale store , also markets appliances and home electronics . mickey shorr mobile electronics handles and installs mobile electronics , including automotive audio equipment , security systems , and car phones . white automotive merchandises custom vehicle accessories .\nduring the late 1980s , abc pioneered the sale of cellular telephones . the phones were first sold through mickey shorr and white automotive . although cellular phones requiring installation remained linked to the company ' s automotive outlets , an innovation termed the ' bag phone ' enabled abc warehouse stores to sell transportable cellular phones . as a result , abc achieved recognition as the first natm member to successfully sell cellular phones at retail .\nq . where do i check the status of my account ? a . to check the status of your abc warehouse credit card click on the manage my account link above or you may go to synchrony financial ' s website by clicking here . after logging into your account , you will be able to : \u2022 make a payment \u2022 view your balance \u2022 update your account information \u2022 schedule up to your next 12 payments q . how can i make a payment on my abc warehouse credit card ? a . abc warehouse offers 4 convenient ways to pay your abc warehouse credit card bill . \u2022 pay online : click here to manage your account and make payments online . \u2022 pay in - store : bring your abc warehouse credit card statement into a abc warehouse location and pay your bill by cash or check . \u2022 pay by phone : contact synchrony bank customer service at 1 - 866 - 396 - 8254 during the hours listed below to make a payment by phone . m - f - 7 : 30 am to 12 : 00 midnight est sat - 10 : 00 am to 7 : 00 pm est sun - closed \u2022 pay by mail : mail payments to the address below . ensure that you have plenty of time for your payment to arrive prior to the due date . synchrony bank po box 960061 orlando , fl 32896 - 0061\nabc teams share the story behind the story and insights into the making of digital , tv and radio content .\nby 1879 the colonial government had taken over the buildings and was using them as a customs warehouse and interim post and telegraph office .\ni was only at abc warehouse for a little while it was a temporary part time job to gain a little more knowledge about electronics . a typical day would consist of installing radios and speakers in people ' s cars and working with sales quite a bit .\nthese evening cooking classes will be open to the public and may often focus on seasonal or holiday foods , shelby said . recent offerings at other abc warehouse locations included :\nall wrapped up with filo dough ,\nlowfat cooking ,\nand\neaster brunch .\nin 1986 , abc opened six more stores . they included outlets in lansing , flint , and grand rapids , marking the company ' s first venture to cities outside the metropolitan detroit area . unlike some of its competitors who financed their expansion efforts through public stock offerings , abc financed its expansion internally . a typical new abc warehouse location established during the mid - 1980s had 10 , 000 square feet and cost approximately $ 1 million . the average mickey shorr store was much smaller and cost about $ 250 , 000 to open .\nabc ' s expansion continued at a steady pace . in 1989 , abc opened a store in southfield , michigan , a suburb located north of detroit . the following year , abc opened an outlet in port huron , michigan . the port huron location , 56 miles from detroit , represented another move into markets removed from the chain ' s primary concentration of stores in the metropolitan detroit area .\naccording to mr offen , the building work did not go completely to plan , with a number of delays and problems with the roof of the warehouse .\nafter years of lobbying , the swan river convict colony officially began in 1850 , richard offen from heritage perth told 720 abc perth .\nabc staff and employees were friendly , respectful and understanding . the warehouse was clean , and professional looking . i done a variety of duties while on the clock and employed there ranging from : assembly , console line , fabricated car parts and filled in where needed due to shortness of staff .\nby 1990 , the chain consisted of 18 abc warehouse outlets , 14 mickey shorr outlets , and white automotive . in addition to increasing the number of stores , the company also expanded the number of items sold in its stores . according to one estimate , the mix of major appliances to electronics at the time was about 50 / 50 . to accommodate its growth , abc purchased a 135 , 000 square foot building from the city of pontiac ( michigan ) to serve as company headquarters and to provide needed warehouse space . approximately 15 , 000 square feet of the building were allocated for the company ' s offices ; the remaining 110 , 000 was allocated for warehouse needs . another change in 1990 was the acquisition of hawthorne appliance and electronics . hawthorne , a single store appliance dealer , gave abc the ability to market to new home builders and buyers and to develop a built - in appliance merchandizing strategy .\nserju , tricia , ' abc offers 50 - percent rebates to those who can wait 10 years , ' detroit news , may 13 , 1992 .\ndon ' t miss the biggest 4th of july sale event ever . announcing the abc warehouse stars and stripes sale going on now at all 42 locations . enjoy door buster deals and up to 65 % off store - wide . we are open the 4th of july 10 am - 7pm , don ' t miss out !\nhartunian , abc ' s founder and owner , planned to continue the company ' s policy of steady growth . discount merchandiser reported his strategy included the addition of more stores in areas chosen to maximize the company ' s distribution channels . abc also planned to increase its offerings in some departments , especially within the computer arena .\nben koss , an oakland resident and musician , told reuters he was on his way to the party with friends and arrived late to find smoke billowing from the warehouse moments before firefighters arrived .\nthe industry practice of bundling phone sales with phone service agreements gave abc an advantage over some of its competitors . national companies had to cope with a wide variety of regional service providers offering a multitude of activation incentives . this led to significant price discrepancies between different regions and made cellular phones difficult to advertise on a national basis . abc , a regional competitor , was able to benefit from a consistent working relationship with one local phone service provider . abc attributed its success in selling cellular phones to this relationship .\nby 1992 , the abc warehouse chain had grown to 22 stores . in 1993 , according to an estimate made by hartunian and reported in discount merchandiser , ' white ' goods ( home appliances , including items such as refrigerators and washing machines ) accounted for about 45 percent of the company sales . the remaining 55 percent of sales were ' brown ' goods and traffic goods , which included items such as housewares and personal electronics . the average size of an abc warehouse store had grown to be about 18 , 000 square feet . the company continued to focus on its no frills philosophy and remained committed to traditional , staple appliance products . hartunian told discount merchandiser that each of the company ' s stores achieved a local market share of approximately 33 to 34 percent .\nofficials in the californian city of oakland described the warehouse where an illegal music event was being held as a\ndeath trap\nthat made it impossible for many partygoers to escape an intense fire that erupted during the event .\nabc warehouse is one of the last wholesale businesses of it ' s kind . this is one of the last places you can haggle with salesman , so given that the work environment is poor . as a stock guy at abc warehouse of something doesn ' t get done ( regardless of what it is ) is your fault . nobody will give you proper instructions or tell you you did a good job unless it is in a sarcastic way . the pay barely changes and caps at 12 $ if your a salesman this place is great because you can sit all day and wait for buisness yo walk in the door . but as a stock guy if you are found sitting . you are reprimanded . this place has drained the life out of me and it somehow takes more every day when i walk three those sliding front doors .\nthe state board of control is known today as the north carolina alcoholic beverage control commission ( abc ) . the control act also provides for a control plan under which no county or city in the state can allow the sale of alcohol unless first approved by the local voters . today north carolina is a\nlocal option\nstate with 50 county and 118 municipal abc boards operating the retail abc stores that sell bottles of spirituous liquor in the state . the sale of beer , wine and mixed drinks is legal in jurisdictions across the state which have voted in favor of it .\nq . where do i check the status of my account ? a . to check the status of your abc warehouse credit card click on the manage my account link above or you may go to synchrony financial ' s website by clicking here . after logging into your account , you will be able to : \u2022 make a payment \u2022 view your balance \u2022 update your account information \u2022 schedule up to your next 12 payments\ndespite is growth , abc ' s sales volume in 1990 was still judged to be behind that of one of its major competitors in the metropolitan detroit area , highland superstores . sales volumes , however , were thought to be ahead of those achieved by another competitor , fretter inc . abc ' s expansion came at a time when the market for major appliances was generally considered soft and industry participants were involved in intense competition . according to a report in hfd , market conditions had not diminished abc ' s margins because the price increases imposed by major manufacturers were being passed on to consumers .\ni ' ve been apart of abc since october . things were great at first but it went down hill quickly . most people at my location are nice , but some are here strictly for money .\nthe warehouse was known as the oakland ghost ship . its website showed pictures of a bohemian , loft - like interior made of wood and cluttered with rugs , old sofas and a garage - sale like collection of pianos , paintings , turntables , statues and other items .\nanother change in 1993 was the addition of in - store demonstrations aimed at increasing the sales of home theater systems . home theater technology enabled consumers to get better sound quality in stereo and television sets . abc warehouse promoted the concept based on a building block approach to help overcome price resistance among consumers who wanted the benefits of home theater but who were not willing to spend thousands of dollars for special equipment , new furniture , and room remodeling . abc put together different packages designed for simple installation . the lowest price system was tagged at $ 899 . to demonstrate the benefits of home theater systems , abc instituted in - store ' the big red button ' demonstrations . by pressing a red button , customers could activate a three - minute demonstration of a typical system containing a large - screen television , laser disc player , receivers , and speakers . the presentation explained the process of beginning with a television set and progressing through a series of upgrades to create a home theater .\nscr of st . cloud was founded as st . cloud refrigeration in 1957 by don fitch . in 1968 , the land for the original building was purchased and the first building was constructed two years later . in 1985 , mike fitch and pat welty purchased the company . the following year , our first warehouse was built . in 1991 , we expanded our storage facility and added a work area to service our vehicle fleet . a second warehouse was constructed in 1994 , and in 1995 the main building was enlarged to house additional office space and to upgrade our sheet metal shop .\nin 1992 , abc launched a new advertising campaign featuring sal richards using the catch phrase ' botta boom , botta bing . ' the campaign was aimed at educating consumers on the abc ' s of buying . an innovative advertising promotion offering customers a 50 percent rebate on purchases between $ 199 and $ 5 , 000 drew some criticism , however . under the terms of the offer , customers who made a qualifying purchase and filled out a form within 21 days , received a cash - back rebate certificate . on the ten - year anniversary of their purchase , the cash - back certificate could be redeemed for the rebate . rebates were guaranteed by an insurance arrangement . the promotion drew criticism from competitors who noted that abc had suspended its lowest - price guarantee . other critics of the promotion claimed that because the rebate was not adjusted for inflation it was apt to have diminished purchasing power .\nabc appliance , inc . was founded by gordon hartunian in 1964 as a single store . the store ' s philosophy was based on hartunian ' s belief that consumers were more interested in value and service than in merchandising frills . during the company ' s first twenty years in operation , it experienced slow but steady growth .\navailable at the following abc stores : dearborn , mi ; center line , mi ; waterford , mi ; flint , mi ; livonia , mi ; roseville , mi ; grand rapids , mi ; lansing , mi ; southgate , mi ; kalamazoo , mi ; saginaw , mi ; southfield , mi ; alpine , mi ; sylvania , oh ; maumee , oh ; jackson , mi ; sandusky , oh .\navailable at the following abc stores : farmington , mi ; sylvania , oh ; maumee , oh ; oregon , oh ; ann arbor , mi ; port huron , mi ; traverse city , mi ; jackson , mi ; holland , mi ; brighton , mi ; battle creek , mi ; sandusky , oh ; findlay , oh ; gaylord , mi ; mansfield , oh ; lima , oh ; cadillac , mi ; novi , mi .\ni worked in several stores for almost 10 years . i worked my way through college . each store has it distinct pros and cons . also , it depends who is running the store . i had the pleasure and opportunity to work with some amazing managers and fellow sales people . i still speak to those colleagues and have them for references for jobs . abc help me become the person i am today . it helped me come out of my shell .\n* * no interest if paid in full within 6 months . on purchases of $ 200 or more with your abc warehouse credit card . interest will be charged to your account from the purchase date if the promotional purchase is not paid in full within 6 months . minimum monthly payments required . offer applies only to single - receipt qualifying purchases . no interest will be charged on the promo purchase if you pay the promo purchase amount in full within 6 months . if you do not , interest will be charged on the promo purchase from the purchase date . depending on purchase amount , promotion length and payment allocation , the required minimum monthly payments may or may not pay off purchase by end of promotional period . regular account terms apply to non - promotional purchases and , after the promotion ends , to promotional balance . for new accounts : purchase apr is 29 . 99 % ; minimum interest charge is $ 2 . existing cardholders should see their credit card agreement for their applicable terms . subject to credit approval . special financing offers may change or be terminated at our sole discretion . see your local store for more details .\nhartunian attributed the company ' s success to its sales staff , who worked entirely on commission . in a statement published by discount merchandiser he explained , ' our stores have always been very sales driven , meaning that the people on the sales floor are highly motivated , and consequently we follow their direction , rather than have the administration dictate a number of things . ' in order to project an image of a more personable , friendly sales staff , the company ' s 1993 advertising campaign featured the ' abc employee choir . '\nin 1991 , abc ' s advertising campaign titled ' programmed for growth in these challenging times ' helped the company achieve its objectives during a year marked by recessionary conditions . the company ' s mickey shorr outlets also thrived and gained a reputation as specialists in expert installation . mickey shorr ' s annual sales were estimated at $ 20 million . the company reported that compact disc players and car security items represented the largest segments of its business . sales of cellular telephones were also growing . the number of cellular telephones sold in 1992 was up 60 percent over the number sold in 1991 .\navailable at the following abc stores : center line , mi ; waterford , mi ; flint , mi ; livonia , mi ; lakeside , mi ; roseville , mi ; grand rapids , mi ; lansing , mi ; lansing mall , mi ; southgate , mi ; kalamazoo , mi ; saginaw , mi ; southfield , mi ; alpine , mi ; troy , mi ; dearborn , mi ; canton , mi ; south bend , in ; mt . pleasant , mi ; bay city , mi ; muskegon , mi ; chesterfield , mi ; elkhart , in ; ft . wayne , in .\ncompetition within the industry increased when sears and montgomery wards created the ' store - within - a - store ' concept . sears opened ' brand central ' and montgomery ward introduced ' electric avenue . ' abc adopted the concept of a store - within - a - store and incorporated the design into its own outlets . the store - within - a - store idea provided a way to present higher - priced and more upscale lines with improved success . by highlighting groupings of products with special features , sales staff members were better able to help customers find desired features and styling aspects than when products were simply placed beside middle - range merchandise .\ni have worked for abc warrhouse in several different positions for over 30 years . i have always enjoyed working there and had been content with my wages and benefits . in 2013 the retail marketplace took a hit from the economic downturn and the company was forced to streamline and tighten their belt to weather the storm . employees went along with this to keep their jobs in a volitile market . five years later , the atmosphere for employees has not improved but has gotten worse . the cost of benefits have risen and those costs have been passed into the employees . we have had a wage freeze for 5 years with no end in sight . there is a feeling of apathy among workers and looking elsewhere for employment seems to be the only option . i thought i would retire from this company , now i feel i can no longer afford to work here . i am very saddened by this realization but i need to provide for the needs of myself and my family .\nstorck chocolate riesen -\nmrs . lange\n( english version ) - 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6001 u . s . a .\nthe cellular phone market was considered a challenge because of the complexity involved in making a sale . in addition to merely selling the actual phone , steps included selling phone service , programming the phone , activating the phone , and in many cases , installing the phone . phone sales were often bundled with phone service agreements and merchants received subsidies from service providers . although this practice permitted merchants to offer phones at low prices , consumers were required to sign service contracts for a specified time period , usually at least a year .\nbrauer , molly , ' wall street plugs in to consumer electronics , ' detroit news , december 22 , 1985 .\ncourter , eileen , ' selling the category in building blocks , ' hfd , january 10 , 1994 .\nhogan , monica , ' motor city autosound dealer rides high despite recession , ' dealerscope merchandising , march , 1992 .\nroach , loretta , ' slow and steady , ' discount merchandiser , september , 1993 .\nsilberg , lurie , ' a hard cell , ' hfd , march 21 , 1994 .\nsource : international directory of company histories , vol . 10 . st . james press , 1995 .\nwe ' ve detected that javascript is disabled in your browser . would you like to proceed to legacy twitter ?\nafter a long week it ' s time to put your paws up and snuggle into the weekend .\na memory foam pillow reduces pressure points by continuously molding and adjusting to the shape of your body .\nzoom in on this : the attention to detail and layers of support are close - 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preserved at the old commissariat in fremantle , with the brick and limestone warehouses now a shipwreck museum .\nthe first contingent of convicts arrived on june 1 , 1850 , much to the surprise of everybody in fremantle , because they weren ' t expecting them ,\nmr offen said .\nthe convict ship had overtaken the ship carrying the message that they were coming .\nthe convicts were immediately put to work , and the first buildings planned were the government stores on cliff street , now the home of the western australian museum ' s shipwreck galleries .\nthe wa museum shipwreck galleries in fremantle . this was known as the a - shed and dates from 1852 .\nin 1851 , the clerk of works , james manning , developed plans for this store on cliff street ,\nmr offen said .\nthe site was probably chosen because it is very close to the sea and the south jetty , so it would have been very close to ships being unloaded .\nthe first wing was called the a - store and separate office buildings commenced in 1852 and were completed by august that year .\ncontemporary reports suggest that the building was used for storage before the roof was even finished ,\nmr offen said .\ninitially there were reports that the a - 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collar area that is also home to many artists living and working in converted lofts .\nthe cause of the blaze and exact number of casualties remained undetermined , said oakland fire chief teresa deloach reed , who called it the worst single - structure fire she had seen in her career .\ndrone aircraft equipped with thermal - imaging technology were sent inside the gutted structure looking for any signs of life , but none was found , a spokesman for the county sheriff said .\nthe party was taking place on the second floor of the building , which had just two exits , one for each floor .\nthe building ' s roof had collapsed into the second floor , which in places fell to the bottom floor .\nauthorities said they did not suspect arson , but investigators want to find out if the building , which was partitioned into artists ' studios , had a history of building code violations .\ndarin ranelletti , from the oakland planning department , said the city had received complaints about unpermitted construction at the building and opened an investigation .\nthere was a complaint that there was light in the adjacent lot , debris , garbage and trash . we were able to confirm that those violations were accurate ,\nmr ranelletti said .\nregarding the illegal construction , that was for interior construction within the building itself .\nmr ranelletti said an inspector failed to gain access to the structure on november 7 , and that the inquiry remained open .\nhe said the city was aware of reports that people were living there , but no permits had been issued for habitation . it was unclear , he said , whether special permits would be needed for the artists who had set up shop inside .\nrelatives and friends anxiously await for their loved ones , as authorities recover more bodies .\nmany of the victims were young people in their 20s or 30s , authorities said .\nit ' s just so hard to accept that some really wonderful people ' s lives got cut short ,\nsaid jenny yang , 34 , an artist and activist who was waiting for news of missing friends at eli ' s , an oakland bar that opened early on saturday as a gathering spot .\nvideo footage posted on social media showed flames shooting from the structure , which was adorned with elaborate graffiti and colourful murals , as fire vehicles pumped plumes of water and heavy smoke engulfed the neighbourhood .\nauthorities said they did not know how many people were at the party or how many lived on the premises .\nbut one eyewitness , who said he left the party to buy liquor and returned to find flames shooting from the second floor , said on twitter that he saw about 60 to 70 people in the building .\nit was an inferno ,\nseung y . lee recounted in a post on his verified twitter account .\nmr lee , who declined an interview , tweeted that the entire first floor was\ncovered in wood \u2014 antiques , furniture , etc . beautiful but labyrinthine\n.\nexternal link : seung y . lee :\nit was an inferno . . .\na facebook event page showed 176 people planned to attend the party , which featured electronic music performances .\nwe tore down a fence so people could get out , but nobody came out ,\nhe said .\nparents and others shared contact information on the page and asked anyone with information about the missing to call .\nany information please !\nwrote a woman looking for her son .\nat a sheriff ' s station not far from the fire , about a dozen people were waiting on saturday for updates from authorities .\ni don ' t have high hopes ,\nsaid a woman with four friends among the missing , declining to give her name .\nwe ' ve just spent the night calling hospitals and listening to police scanners .\na woman cries as she brings flowers to nearby the scene of the fire .\na new dinosaur has been discovered . but did it walk on two legs or four ?\nit ' s no surprise the plight of the soccer team has received global media attention . but it does raise some interesting questions about how we extend empathy and concern to people we don ' t know .\nhobart ' s old zoo is famous as being where the last thylacine in captivity died , but in its heyday people could view elephants , zebras , monkeys and even see a girl walking her pet leopard . what happened to the beaumaris zoo ?\nwe ' ve ranked the top 50 wimbledon players over the last 50 years .\npeter sagan is a triple world champion and the most charismatic rider in professional road cycling . he is now the leader of the 2018 tour de france , writes rob arnold .\nscr has seen steady growth since its inception over 50 years ago . in 1983 , we started mechanical energy systems as a residential heating and air conditioning company . we expanded our service area northward with the establishment in 1995 of mid - 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{"id": 55131, "summary": [{"text": "stanfield 's limited is a canadian garment manufacturer based in truro , nova scotia .", "topic": 8}, {"text": "with approximately 550 employees , the company 's products are sold throughout canada and around the world . ", "topic": 16}], "title": "stanfield ' s", "paragraphs": ["roy ' s years at stanfield ' s left her with many good memories .\nstanfield\u2019s is also running out - of - home advertising in toronto and vancouver .\njohn st . \u2019s work for stanfield\u2019s was both popular and critically acclaimed . it gained attention from the international ad community at cannes and earned stanfield\u2019s a spot on marketing \u2018s own shortlist for marketer of the year in 2013 .\nin its partnership with the society , stanfield\u2019s launched an interactive social media campaign featuring the stanfield\u2019s gitchhiker , mark , a survivor of testicular cancer . mark thumbed his way from vancouver to the stanfield\u2019s factory in truro , nova scotia \u2013 wearing nothing but his underwear .\n# streakweek , the latest experiential campaign from stanfield\u2019s , once again features mcintyre , the focus of previous stanfield\u2019s campaigns like \u201cthe guy at home in his underwear\u201d and \u201cthe gitchhiker . \u201d\nstanfield\u2019s is working with environics on pr , and smak is handling the execution of # streakweek events .\nthe canadian cancer society is proud to partner with stanfield\u2019s limited in the fight for life and to raise awareness about below - the - waist men\u2019s cancers . based in nova scotia , stanfield\u2019s is an apparel company specializing in men\u2019s underwear , winter underwear , socks , sportswear , fire - resistant garments and women\u2019s underwear .\n\u201cjohn st . is proud of the award - winning and business - building work we\u2019ve done for stanfield\u2019s for the past 10 years , \u201d he said . \u201cwe wish extreme and stanfield\u2019s the best of luck . \u201d\nthe account changed agencies without a formal rfp . according to stanfield\u2019s president jon stanfield , the brand presented both agencies with a new line of strategic thinking and had them pitch concepts .\nit ' s billed as ' stanfield ' s knit into the fabric of colchester ' and it will feature photos , newspaper articles and historic accounts of stanfield ' s limited , the well - known company with roots in truro extending to the 1850s .\nisenor worked at stanfield ' s for 45 years before retiring in 2002 and had lots of stories to tell .\nstanfield ' s clothing can be found in many fine retailers . enter your details to find one nearest you .\nother winner in digital engagement category : gold for john st . \u2013 stanfield\u2019s guy at home in his underwear .\n( with j . s . grimaldi and incorporating roberts\u0092s moving panorama of the russian army\u0092s march to turkey ) .\nit truly is an interesting journey back in time . there are also notable newspaper and poster advertisements with such tags as great moments in underwear , stanfield ' s unshrinkable underwear and stanfield ' s red label underwear made of pure wool .\nstanfield\u2019s had previously worked with toronto - based john st . , mostly notably on a number of campaigns featuring testicular cancer survivor mark mcintyre stripping down to nothing but a pair of stanfield\u2019s underwear to raise money for the canadian cancer society .\nunderwear brand stanfield \u2019s is touting its \u201clegendary comfort\u201d in its first campaign since abruptly moving the assignment last year to halifax\u2019s extreme group from john st . , it\u2019s agency partner of nearly 10 years .\nguys are loving stanfield ' s air collection . . . and now elita intimates introduces their own air collection for women !\nupdate : after this story was published , marketing spoke to john st . president and ceo arthur fleischmann about the stanfield\u2019s account and his agency\u2019s legacy with the business .\nin 1957 , calvin ' bud ' isenor joined stanfield ' s where two of his sisters and an aunt were already employed .\nstanfield\u2019s takes pride in all its products and will always stand by our basic policy of \u201cthe best product at reasonable prices . \u201d fashion forward and technologically advanced , stanfield\u2019s is a specialist in underwear products and has rightfully earned its reputation as \u2018the underwear company\u2019 .\none spot , \u201ccanadian pride , \u201d addresses a customer question about whether much of stanfield\u2019s manufacturing is still done in nova scotia .\nit\u2019s no surprise the grand prix at last night\u2019s atomic awards went to tourette syndrome foundation of canada\u2019s \u201csurrender your say . \u201d\nsome of them are really humorous ,\nhe said .\nthey would involve frank stanfield , charlie stanfield , riley marshall , bill seaman and a number of others .\nthe spot features iconic canadian symbols such as mounties , maple syrup and back bacon on a conveyer belt as \u201co canada\u201d plays in the background , before mannequins wearing various stanfield\u2019s products appear and the spokesman informs viewers there is \u201cnothing more canadian\u201d than a pair of stanfield\u2019s .\nship ' s carpenter on capt . samuel holland ' s ship the\ncanceaux\njon stanfield , president of stanfield\u2019s north america , said in a press release that it was a priority to work with an agency close to home that could bring new ideas to the table to complement ideas currently being developed internally .\nstanfield\u2019s , the nearly 160 - year - old underwear brand based in nova scotia , is moving its advertising close to home after selecting halifax\u2019s extreme group as its new agency of record .\nhe said the marketing , which makes extensive use of social media platforms including facebook and twitter , also reflected stanfield\u2019s desire to attract younger customers .\nthe \u201clegendary comfort\u201d creative approach addresses stanfield\u2019s longevity ( 160 years in business ) , its canadian heritage , and the connection that stanfield\u2019s customers have with the brand . porteous said the company continued to receive regular letters from customers who share their history with the product , sometimes dating back decades .\nstanfield , who also leads the brand\u2019s marketing , said he\u2019s met with extreme group consistently over the years and watched closely as it opened a toronto office and gained experience working with national brands .\nit was through a meeting with charles stanfield in philadelphia pennsylvania , that mr . lord was able to convince standfield to come to prince edward island and start what is today a textile dynasty entitled stanfield ' s ltd . based in truro nova scotia\nstanfield\u2019s limited went on to incorporate in 1906 . during world war 1 , they manufactured wool blankets , knitting yarn and cloth that provided a major impetus for the expansion of the firm . after the war , john stanfield was appointed to the senate .\nfleischmann said he respects stanfield\u2019s decision to bring the account closer to home and stands behind the work john st . did on behalf of the brand .\nstanfield\u2019s entered the undershirt and brief field in the late thirties , two - piece winter underwear in the forties , and thermal underwear in the fifties . the latter two gradually took over the winter underwear market , providing the building blocks for the company\u2019s product growth over the many years to follow . stanfield\u2019s is also responsible for popularizing the t - shirt in canada as well as men\u2019s polo pyjamas .\nwhile working with john st . , stanfield\u2019s became known for its annual stunts , which included sending a hitchhiker ( \u201cgitchhiker\u201d ) across the country in his underwear and challenging consumers to streak for men\u2019s health .\ntoday , stanfield\u2019s is a leader in its field , taking pride in its products and ability to adapt and stay ahead of consumer market needs and wants .\npeter porteous , senior vice - president of sales and marketing for stanfield\u2019s in truro , ns , said the company\u2019s first objective was to rebuild brand awareness after being out of market for \u201cquite some time . \u201d\nplease note - stanfield ' s factory outlet provides in store sales only . we do not provide mail out orders . please see the website offering for mail orders .\nmcmillan\u2019s reconstruction of robert stanfield\u2019s tenure as progressive conservative opposition leader from 1967 to 1976 will only enhance the nova scotian\u2019s public image as \u201cthe best prime minister canada never had . \u201d unlike many of his contemporaries , young tom was apparently immune to the magnetic appeal of trudeaumania and pierre elliott trudeau\u2019s progressive vision of a \u201cjust society . \u201d\nand sports buffs will appreciate photos of whitey ford , mickey mantle , brooks robinson , don drysdale and other baseball greats wearing long sleeve undershirts made by stanfield ' s .\n\u201cwe challenged one man to hitchhike across canada in 21 days . if he made it , stanfield\u2019s would donate $ 20 , 000 to below - the - waist cancer research . but he had to do the entire trek wearing nothing but stanfield\u2019s underwear . and since \u2018gitch\u2019 is slang for underwear , he became the ' gitchhiker . \u2019 in 21 days , stanfield\u2019s earned more than 47 million media impressions , the gitchhiker was interviewed on every major news network across the country and online underwear sales increased by 50 percent . \u201d\nhudson ' s bay \u00a9 2018 . all rights reserved . \u00ae hudson ' s bay company & associated logos are registered trade - marks of hudson ' s bay company .\nmcintyre will be showing up at various events from coast to coast october 18th to the 26 th in nothing but his stanfield\u2019s underwear , as part of the awareness and fundraising campaign .\nextreme group president shawn king said the agency will help stanfield\u2019s evaluate how often and when the brand goes to market with new work . he said he\u2019d like to see future marketing focus more on the quality of the product and find a way to blend the brand\u2019s legacy with creative that\u2019s relevant today .\ndeveloped in partnership with its creative agency of record j ohn st . , stanfield\u2019s is holding fast to its \u201cwe support men\u201d branding and positioning with # streakweek , by continuing to generate awareness about below - the - belt cancers , and raising money for the canadian cancer society ( ccs . ) \u201cthe gitchhiker\u201d campaign alone saw stanfield\u2019s raise $ 29 , 000 for ccs .\ncharles e . stanfield had no idea when he immigrated to canada in 1855 that he would found the firm t . . .\nit was during april of 1966 that i set up a sewing operation for stanfield ' s in oxford ,\nisenor told me .\ni remember going to a company in chicago called ' union special sewing . ' we purchased a million dollars worth of sewing equipment for the oxford stanfield ' s plant . at our peak period i remember we had 168 employees of which 164 were women .\nstanfield\u2019s also began carbonizing wool , a process that produced a much softer fabric . the late twenties saw the first line of cotton combinations and the use of synthetic rayon was used to produce ladies\u2019 undergarments .\n[ wallack , henry and james . ] a drury lane playbill announcing the wallacks in osbaldistone\u0092s the brigand and payne\u0092s clari , 24 march , 1831 . pale blue stock ; gentle horizontal folds ; minor creasing to side margins ; very good . $ 20 besides the american stars , the playbill also announces the final exhibition of stanfield\u0092s diorama .\nmckenzie rested the long john ' s case .\ni don ' t think anyone ' s gonna die if only their legs are really cold , but it ' s gonna suck !\nshe says .\nand it ' s as simple as that .\nas elinor maher , gladys otterson , terry white and reese worked on displays recently , i viewed some of the photos and artifacts . they include the arrival of charles stanfield in truro in 1855 , family descendants including the rt . honorable robert stanfield , textile manufacturing highlights and much more .\nstanfield\u2019s is the market leader in the base layer ( ie : long johns ) category , while porteous said it is a \u201cgrowing brand\u201d in the crowded all - season category , which includes everyday boxers and briefs .\nthe new digital and out - of - home campaign is promoting the company\u2019s henley , base layers and cotton boxer briefs products , as well as its new dryfx line of products . stanfield\u2019s product portfolio is comprised of approximately 100 core styles and about 17 , 000 skus , said porteous .\ncharles e . stanfield had no idea when he immigrated to canada in 1855 that he would found the firm that is a leader in its field today .\nthe less adventurous can also support the initiative by sharing the # streakweek hashtag . every time \u2018 # streakweek\u2019 is used on twitter , instagram or facebook , stanfield\u2019s will donate $ 1 to ccs , up to $ 25 , 000\nthomas stanfield is a champion of economic development in nova scotia . as president and ceo of stanfield\u2019s limited , he has created and sustained stable employment in a rural area . he has led many business advocacy associations , helping to drive and diversify the provincial economy with his vision and business acumen . his volunteerism and philanthropy have also benefited educational , health care and civic organizations in his community .\nfounder of vesey ' s seeds in york p . e . i . , one of canada ' s best - known gardening mail - order businesses\nthe video spots ( two 30s , one of which is a cut - down version of a 60 - second spot ) were shot inside the stanfield\u2019s factory , with the creative concept featuring a spokesman addressing common customer questions about the brand .\nthe payoff comes as the spokesman says stanfield\u2019s is even more canadian than a goalie eating poutine and saying sorry , just as the equivalent visual representation rolls past . the spokesman then urges the goalie to \u201cclose that five - hole jacques . \u201d\n\u201cit\u2019s a 160 - year - old brand , that\u2019s a pretty interesting challenge , \u201d king said . \u201cit\u2019s the underwear all the hockey players wore . the military wore this stuff to war . it\u2019s got these incredible stories and qualities of the product that have to [ become ] relevant to some degree . \u201d\nin a written statement , he added , \u201ci really respect jon stanfield\u2019s decision to bring his marketing and advertising back to atlantic canada . it\u2019s a great step and a great vote of confidence for the great work we can do . personally , i\u2019m excited as hell to be working with him and this legendary brand . \u201d\nthe stanfield\u2019s and comedy network campaign , developed by john st . , was also well - received , having snagged two golds , a silver and a bronze . called \u201cstanfield\u2019s + comedy exposed ! , \u201d the program asked amateur comedians to upload a clip of themselves performing a stand - up routine in nothing but stanfield\u2019s briefs , for the chance to compete against others in front of a crowd and judges in toronto . john st . also won two bronze for the fictional \u201cthe inevitable news\u201d digital network for the world wildlife fund , and another two bronze for \u201cthe trial of suzuki\u201d created for the cape farewell foundation , which put dr . david suzuki on mock trial for making statements against the government and its inaction to curb climate change .\neven in the summer , the wool henley is perfect for every cool evening and misty morning . i ' ve never had a single problem with sizing for a stanfield '\nmontr\u00e9al , que . and sarasota , fl , u . s . a .\n\u201ci felt we should make a change in our approach , get some new ideas and new energy around our brand , \u201d stanfield explained . \u201ci felt , all things being equal , i would prefer to work with a nova scotia - based company , because that\u2019s where we\u2019re based . \u201d he said . ( in the late nineties , stanfield\u2019s worked with the atlantic agency mcarthur thompson , which later became mt & l advertising & public affairs , and still counts that its founder bill macarthur as a consultant . )\n[ vestris , lucia and tyrone power . ] a covent garden playbill for vestris in arne\u0092s artaxerxes and morton\u0092s the invicibles , joined by power in the latter . very good . $ 25 the bill also included a performance of moncrieff\u0092s the somnambulist .\nfleischmann clarified that while there were discussions of new ideas for the stanfield\u2019s , there were no formal pitches and john st . did not do any spec work . in fact , john st . was never aware that the account was in play , fleischmann said .\ngoing for it ! - middleton\u2019s danny frame making guinness world records caber . . .\nthe boys of the island : p . i . ' s in the maine lumberwoods\ntoronto , ont . and beverly hills , ca , u . s . a .\nkeep up on the latest videos and activity by subscribing to vimeo\u2019s daily digest email .\nmoving forward , stanfield\u2019s plans to market more frequently instead of pushing one major event a year . \u201cwe need a longer extension of time with our brand in front of both our customers \u2014 who are the retailers \u2014 and the consumers in the market , \u201d he said .\nthe brand is promoting # streakweek on its site , social channels and via wild postings at various universities across the country . a video entitled \u201cstanfield\u2019s # streakweek , \u201d featuring mcintyre announcing the week - long event , is currently airing on you tube , twitter and facebook .\nstanfield\u2019s is also one of the few manufacturers still producing over - sized products , with some of its product lines going up to 7xl in size . porteous said its larger sizes are \u201chighly sought - after\u201d on its ecommerce platform , since they are more difficult to find at retail .\nseven of the province\u2019s best known and memorable premiers , joey smallwood , frank . . .\n\u201cwe make a choice to live and work here in nova scotia , and it\u2019s up to us to build and drive confidence in this region , the talent , businesses and brands that live here , \u201d shawn king , president of extreme group , said in a press release . \u201ci really respect jon stanfield\u2019s decision to bring his marketing and advertising back to atlantic canada . it\u2019s a great step , and a vote of confidence for the great work we can do . \u201d\nold - timey canadians knew better . the truro , n . s . company stanfield ' s grew rich selling full - body long underwear to prospectors setting off for the klondike gold rush at the end of the 19th century . the heavy wool onesie was perfect for miners living rough in the yukon \u2013 and the\ndrop seat\nbum flap didn ' t hurt either .\ns . however , i haven ' t bought very much because they last for goddamn ever .\ngwynne dyer , o . c . st . john\u2019s , newfoundland and labrador and london , england\nwhen tory prime minister john diefenbaker\u2019s regime began to crumble from \u201ctermites\u201d in 1965 , mcmillan fell under the potent political influence of two quintessential \u201cprogressive conservatives , \u201d robert stanfield of nova scotia and his chief advisor and confidant , dr . thomas h . b . symons , the founding president of trent university .\nin 1896 , charles sold his business to his two sons , john and frank stanfield who had their own vision for the company\u2019s future . they believed the way to build a reputation was to build a stable product line in one specific field , despite their father\u2019s advisement otherwise . they chose to specialize in knitted merchandise and renamed the company the truro knitting mills limited , accordingly . it was a good decision .\nd - 12 on the prince edward island highway map st . cuthbert ' s roman catholic church cemetery\nvestris was seen as victoire and power as o\u0092slash . vestris also appeared as elizabeth in the same author\u0092s\n\u201cit\u2019s easy for either side to hop in a car and be in each other\u2019s facility talking . i think it will lead to better thinking , strategic execution and better timing of approvals , \u201d he said .\n[ williams , barney and maria . ] a broadside for the williams at niblo\u0092s garden , 12 november , 1859 . 9\u0094 x 24\u0094 ; some creasing and wear to margins ; central horizontal fold . $ 35 the pieces were buckstone\u0092s irish lion , in and out of place , and coyne\u0092s latest from new york .\nparish priest at vernon river , who supervised the building of the brick st . joachim ' s church .\nstrategy \u2122 uncovers and shares the\nbold vision , brand new ideas\nof canada\u2019s national marketing community .\natomic , atomic grand prix , cape farewell foundation , grey canada , john st , milk carton 2 . 0 , missing children society of canada , moms demand action for gun sense in america , saatchi & saatchi , stanfield ' s + comedy exposed ! , the trial of suzuki , tourette syndrome foundation of canada , world wildlife fund\ns wool garments get me through every winter . the superwash wool one piece long johns are the greatest most comfortabl\ndon ' t miss any of the fashion , savings or special events going on at hudson ' s bay .\ntom macmillan was born in 1945 in charlottetown , pei . he was educated at the universities of prince edward island , queen ' s , new brunswick and trent in political science . before he was elected to the house of commons in 1979 , he was a guest lecturer in political science at laurentian university , instructor at sir sandford fleming college , special assistant to the progressive conservative ( pc ) house leader , the honourable robert stanfield , executive director of mr . stanfield ' s policy advisory committee , executive officer of the ontario human rights committee and chairman of the book and periodical development council of canada . in 1984 , he was named canada ' s first full - time minister of state for tourism . he held this portfolio until mid - 1985 , when he was named minister of the environment until 1988 .\nformer mulroney cabinet minister tom mcmillan , hailing from charlottetown , pei , attempts to do just that in his rambling personal memoir , not my party : the rise and fall of canadian tories , from robert stanfield to stephen harper , which is bound to disrupt the relative peace now prevailing in today\u2019s conservative party of canada . it\u2019s likely to not only re - open old political wounds , but to incite a renewed struggle to restore the heart and soul of progressive conservatism .\nthe klondike gold rush of 1897 provided them with their first big break where some 100 , 000 people , spurred by rumors of gold , made their way north to the harsh terrain of the yukon . the stanfield\u2019s \u201cunshrinkable\u201d underwear was pivotal to the would - be - prospectors and miners who could find no substitute for the warm , heavy , woolly underwear .\ni think that this is one of the most important exhibits that we have done ,\nsaid exhibit committee member donna reese .\nit will be important to many people . there will be a lot of interest because stanfield ' s limited touched so many families in this area . we expect many people to visit the museum to view this exhibit .\nthe company moved its assignment to halifax - based extreme group last year , with president jon stanfield citing a need for \u201cnew eyes and new energy\u201d for the brand . porteous said working with a nova scotia agency was \u201ca mandate\u201d during the search process .\nwilliam scott bowman , o . c . montr\u00e9al , quebec and sarasota , florida , u . s . a .\njeffrey skoll , o . c . toronto , ontario and beverly hills , california , u . s . a .\n) by r . and s . kalbmens . this copy is signed by konstantin stanislavsky to the title - page .\na compact account of the actor\u0092s life and career , with several portrait plates and a chart of roles and premiers .\n\u201ci have nothing but good things to say about [ john st . ] , but i felt new eyes and new energy was what we needed , \u201d stanfield said . \u201ci like them , and they did some good things for us , for sure . \u201d\nfor decades , ronald caplan has been preserving the cultural traditions and living history of cape breton island . as the publisher of cape breton\u2019s magazine , he travelled throughout the island to gather and share the everyday , yet extraordinary , stories of the region\u2019s english , french , acadian and mi\u2019kmaq residents . he has preserved the magazine\u2019s image as a cultural , social and historical record of a time gone by , but has also made it fully accessible to today\u2019s historians and the general public through the publication\u2019s online version . also an author himself and the publisher of breton books , he continues to volunteer with heritage organizations in nova scotia .\ni went to work at stanfield ' s limited in 1955 ,\nsaid roy , who is originally from coldstream , colchester county .\nryland marshall was the superintendent when i went in looking for a job . riley asked me if i could sew . i explained that i had sewed and made what i was wearing . riley said , ' you come into work tomorrow morning . '\nher brother , the hon . john stanfield , went on to serve in the canadian house of commons and was a member of the canadian senate . another brother , the hon . frank stanfield served as a member of the nova scotia legislative assembly and died in office as lieutenant - governor of nova scotia . a nephew , the rt . hon . robert lorne stnafield was premier of nova scotia , member of parliament and leader of the progressive conservative party of canada and just fell short of becoming prime minister of canada in the 1972 general election\ns thermal long john , on december 21 , 2016 , at our local walmart . he selected the correct size . very disappoint\nwelcome to the globe and mail\u2019s comment community . this is a space where subscribers can engage with each other and globe staff .\ndelivery time is estimated using our proprietary method which is based on the buyer ' s proximity to the item location , the shipping service selected , the seller ' s shipping history , and other factors . delivery times may vary , especially during peak periods .\nwhether it be introducing new fabrics , blends or styles , we\u2019ve always stood by our basic policy of \u201cthe best product at reasonable prices , \u201d and will continue to do so as we move forward . fashion forward , technologically advanced , and when possible the majority of its products will be made in canada . stanfield\u2019s is a specialist in underwear products and has rightfully earned its reputation as \u2018the underwear company\u2019 .\n[ vanbrugh , john . ] the relapse ; or , virtue in danger : being the sequel of the fool of fashion , a comedy . . . . london : for richard wellington , 1708 . small 4to ; disbound ; sporadic foxing ; publisher\u0092s advertisements to terminal leaf and ( unusually ) foot of title - page ; early ink excisions to two leaves . $ 85 the third edition of the author\u0092s first play , written as a sequel to ( and mirthful protest to the rank improbabilities of ) cibber\u0092s love\u0092s last shift .\ncanadian political memoirs rarely pack much of a punch and all too many are essentially the final act of self - aggrandizement in a politician\u2019s career . the odd political autobiography \u2013 like erik neilsen\u2019s the house is not a home ( 1989 ) and brian mulroney\u2019s memoirs ( 2007 ) \u2013 tries to settle old scores . rarely do such projects produce calls for the resurrection of a dead or dying political tradition .\nreading this memoir is a virtual feast for political junkies and particularly for those of a tory stripe . his political masters from robert stanfield to joe clark to brian mulroney are all treated favourably as respected , if misunderstood , spear carriers in the canadian tory pantheon . short - lived pc leader peter mackay of central nova is barely mentioned , even though he signed a may 2003 deal with saskatchewan farmer david orchard to defend the \u201cprogressive\u201d faction , and then delivered the pc\u2019s into the arms of harper\u2019s rebranded conservative party . reducing mackay\u2019s critical role in the demise of the pc tradition to little more than a few sentences in a 600 - page book stands out as a glaring and peculiar omission .\nin the public imagination , long johns still seem to be stuck in their droopy - crotch , waffle - pattern cotton phase \u2013 the ur - long johns that hicks and grandfathers are known to wear . but the garment has long since transcended its homely past . today , stanfield ' s sells 15 varieties of long john , says spokesperson curtis scaplen , including tech - y innovations like\nperformance microfleece\nand\nheatfx\nmerino blends .\nfather of william duncan turnbull who was savagely attacked by a mob and killed in valparaiso , chile . this incident brought the united states and chile to the brink of war . although his remains were not returned to prince edward island , william ' s name is on this headstone , as well as his mother ' s , mary ( nee duncan ) turnbull ( 1830 - 1888 ) in the people ' s cemetery in charlottetown\na broadcaster for more than 40 years , brian williams has covered sporting events in canada and around the globe . described as the dean of olympic broadcasting in canada , he is particularly respected for his insightful interviews with high - performance athletes , showcasing the skill and determination which contribute to their success . his leadership has benefited the north york general hospital , tim horton\u2019s children\u2019s foundation , ronald mcdonald children\u2019s charities and special olympics canada .\nwhen you\u2019ve been making quality clothing for as long as we have \u2014 over 160 years \u2014 there\u2019s bound to be a little something for everyone .\nthis small memorial situated on the left near the entrance of the searletown united church cemetery , commemorates a philanthropic act of mr . howatt ' s\ncanadian tire ' s house of innovation and skittles '\ntouch the rainbow\nshare silver ; sunchips takes bronze with its noisy bag campaign .\ntesticular cancer survivor mark mcintyre is back , and this time he\u2019s streaking his way across the country , and inviting canadians to do the same .\nmoran , frank joseph 1909 - 2009 administrator / military medic mayor of charlottetown president of the prince edward island federation of municipalities he was charlottetown\u2019s longest serving mayor pineau , dominique 1837 - 1899 farmer secretary of the farmer ' s bank of rustico st . mark ' s anglican church cemetery buntain , john a . howard 1866 - 1952 farmer member of the legislative assembly carr , byron howard 1952 - 1988 teacher victim of an yet unsolved murder\nthe early 1920\u2019s marked a turning point when a peroxide process was developed to bleach underwear , opposed to the sulphur process that left a distinct odor behind .\ngeneral maurice baril , o . c . , c . m . m . , m . s . m . , c . d . ( ret\u2019d )\nshop high quality men\u2019s underwear available in a variety of colours , blends and sizes . browse our selection of briefs , boxers , long johns , undershirts and more .\nthis memorial which is dedicated the both world wars , the korean conflict , the vietnam war and united nations peacekeeping endeavours is situated beside st . paul ' s church\nxbrl voluntary filing program visit the csa\u0092s xbrl website for information about xbrl and the voluntary program . click here for information about xbrl software and viewing xbrl financial statements .\nglen wouldn\u2019t reveal the locations of mcintyre\u2019s planned streaks , though he did say they would occur at \u201cbig events\u201d and that \u201cwe\u2019re hoping for lot of pr buzz . \u201d\ni now use it as a memory case . i think ( the exhibit ) is a great idea and it ' s going to be a wonderful tribute .\nmcmillan\u2019s memoir appears at a critical juncture for the conservative party of canada and its provincial cousins . with stephen harper\u2019s influence on the wane , this well - timed book may well find a ready audience among \u201cprogressives\u201d who fled the conservative party during the harper years . many progressive conservatives harbour the view that the cpc is not their party anymore , including former pc leader joe clark and ontario tory stalwart justice roy mcmurtry . where nova scotia\u2019s peter mackay fits into the evolving narrative is left unclear in this weighty opus .\ngeneral maurice baril , o . c . , c . m . m . , m . s . m . , c . d . ( ret\u2019d ) ottawa , ontario\nleo burnett won a silver and a bronze for its experiential \u201cwalking dead rotting finger countdown , \u201d which was placed in toronto\u2019s union station to promote the show for amc network .\nby clicking register , you agree to etsy ' s terms of use and privacy policy . etsy may send you communications ; you may change your preferences in your account settings .\nan item that has been used previously . see the seller\u2019s listing for full details and description of any imperfections . see all condition definitions - opens in a new window or tab\n[ wallack , henry and james . ] a drury lane playbill announcing the wallacks in osbaldistone\u0092s the brigand , 17 november , 1831 . pale - blue stock . $ 20 besides the wallacks , the bill announces the woods in arne\u0092s artaxerxes . the notices include one for the continued performances of the wild - animal trainer henri martin in the spectacle hyder ali .\nrole : executive producer production company : hard citizen digital production company + direction : secret location agency : john st . brand : stanfield ' s location : toronto , on accolades : 2011 atomic awards - grand prix 2011 atomic awards - gold atomic idea 2011 atomic awards - gold best digital engagement 2011 atomic awards - gold atomic csr 2011 marketing awards - branded content , gold 2011 marketing awards - social media , silver 2011 creativity ' s media + interactive awards - online advertising , gold 2011 iab mixx awards : social marketing , bronze 2011 cannes international advertising festival - direct response , digital shortlist 2010 sxsw interactive awards , finalist 2010 applied arts - online campaign 2010 applied arts - public service / charity ( non - profit ) 2010 applied arts - consumer products\nuse our directories of canadian companies to find suppliers , research competitors , check a company ' s federal corporation status and more . search or browse the directories or register your own company .\ntagline : lyle carter ' s column appears every tuesday in the truro daily news . if you ' ve got an idea for ' your stories , ' contact him at 673 - 2857 .\nit\u2019s the type of powerful advertising that worked in combination with technology , media and content , which is exactly what the atomic awards is all about . but it\u2019s also a campaign , created by agency saatchi & saatchi , that was recognized for its atomic collaboration , csr , idea and digital engagement , having won an additional four gold pieces in each of those categories at the toronto show .\na parish priest with good humour and wit whose stories were enjoyed by all walks of life - clergy , politicians and judges , including canada ' s first prime minister , sir john a . macdonald\nporteous said the hotline had its origins in a marketing initiative suggested by the western canadian retail chain peavey mart and based on the common \u201chow\u2019s my driving ? \u201d messages that appear on large trucks .\nspent some time today in the presence of something special . opening day at mable murple ' s book shoppe and dreamery , officially open for the summer , and a wonderful day of the read by the\u2026 urltoken\npaul martin has long championed economic and social development in canada and abroad . following a distinguished career in the private sector , he entered federal politics and went on to serve as minister of finance , leader of the liberal party and canada\u2019s 21 st prime minister . he is particularly known for his work eliminating the fiscal deficit , reducing the country\u2019s national debt and putting the canada pension plan on sound footing . he has also played an important role in making the quality of life of aboriginal canadians a priority of public policy , in strengthening canada\u2019s health care system , in promoting good governance in africa and in establishing the g - 20 .\nwas assigned to h . m . s . niobe in halifax during world war i , while aboard ship he was gravely injured during the halifax explosion of december 6 , 1917 , which required many months of recovery\nharvey\u2019s canada and bbdo went home with two silvers , having won for the \u201ccopyright\u201d campaign in which canadians could make their own digital hamburger , using a variety of ingredients , and patent the burger with their name .\nfor decades , joella foulds has championed cape breton\u2019s music and culture . a musician , broadcaster and arts activist , she is also the co - founder and artistic director of the celtic colours international festival , an annual celebration of music and culture . she has shaped the festival into a world - renowned showcase of cape breton\u2019s musicians and artists , which attracts thousands of visitors and has had a major economic and community - building impact on the region .\nthe order of canada\u2019s motto is desiderantes meliorem patriam ( they desire a better country ) . her majesty the queen is the sovereign of the order , and the governor general is the chancellor and principal companion of the order .\nthroughout his career , maurice baril has shown himself to be a man of extraordinary dedication . as chief of defence staff , he successfully implemented reform and modernization programs . the un also benefited from his leadership when he served as the secretary - general\u2019s military advisor . true to his commitment to peace and diplomacy , he chaired the pearson peacekeeping centre\u2019s board of directors and was one of the strongest supporters of the convention on the prohibition of anti - personnel mines .\ntom mcmillan is , in many ways , an unlikely party rebel . born into a dyed - in - the - wool prince edward island conservative family , he\u2019s the twin brother of a consummate insider , charley mcmillan , mulroney\u2019s trusted political advisor . after winning election as a charlottetown mp and becoming a federal cabinet minister , mcmillan later served as consul general in boston and then was twice defeated in the 1990s as a federal pc candidate in charlottetown and peterborough , ontario .\nmcmillan was totally immersed in the pc party\u2019s policy renewal process , guided by dr . symons , and became thoroughly \u201csymonized\u201d as a true believer in building a \u201cprogressive , reformist and modern\u201d conservative party in tune with the late 20th century .\nhans - ludwig blohm has helped to protect , preserve and promote canada\u2019s northern culture through his camera lens . an acclaimed photographer , he has travelled extensively throughout the country\u2019s northern regions , capturing images and stories of the inuit , and chronicling the lives and events that have shaped the region . his exhibitions , which also feature his innovative work in microchip photography , have toured the world , while his photos have graced the pages of many books , magazines and canadian postage stamps .\n[ vestris , lucia . ] a tall broadside playbill announcing vestis in the first night of planch\u00e9\u0092s the white cat , covent garden , 28 march , 1842 . 9 7 / 8\u0094 x 20\u0094 ; one horizontal crease near foot ; a bit of creasing to lower right margin . $ 40 vestris appeared as prince paragon in the \u0093fairy extravaganza\u0094 as well as in the name role of milton\u0092s comus ( \u0093music principally selected from the works of handel , purcell , and arne\u0094 ) .\nafter a year cutting tubing on a circular tubing machine used for garments all over the mill , he became a machine mechanic . this was followed by a stint as foreman for heavy course underwear , men ' s briefs and pep shirts .\npaul w . bennett , director of schoolhouse institute and adjunct professor of education at saint mary\u2019s university , is the author of eight books , including the last stand : schools , communities and the future of rural nova scotia ( 2013 ) .\nas a philanthropist , jeffrey skoll has pursued a unique vision . former president of ebay and innovator of its successful business model , he has created organizations that encourage philanthropy and engage social entrepreneurs in addressing the world\u2019s most pressing problems . as chairman of participant media , he also produces compelling films that raise public awareness of social issues and inspire action . his canadian causes include the cape fund for aboriginal entrepreneurship and the university of toronto\u2019s groundbreaking dual - degree program in engineering and business .\nbrother of sir william christopher macdonald ( 1831 - 1917 ) , the tobacco magnate and philanthropist who made his fortune in montreal in the mid to late 1880 ' s . one may be found in the island magazine ( fall / winter 1992 ) entitled\nwhen sunchips\u2019s compostable bag turned out to be very noisy , the u . s . abandoned it , but frito lay canada stuck with it . capital c\u2019s objective was to reverse the consequent sales decline . the \u201chear what the fuss is all about\u201d campaign leveraged social media via videos featuring frito lay reps explaning the decision , which were posted on youtube with links to a facebook page . advertorials in major papers drove to facebook , where consumers were encouraged to assess the noise level , and if they still believed it was too loud , sunchips would send them a pair of headphones . within 48 hours , the campaign had garnered 3 , 992 ( now 8 , 200 + ) facebook \u201clikes\u201d and 55 million media impressions , and sales show positive momentum .\nthe transport trailer wrap features an image of boxer briefs with the message \u201chow\u2019s my underwear ? \u201d accompanied by the toll - free number . \u201cwe really like it a lot so we\u2019re rolling it out nationally and through social media , \u201d said porteous .\npeter singer is a world - renowned bioethicist and expert in science policy and global health . his contributions have helped to improve end - of - life care , the allocation of resources in hospitals , and the teaching of bioethics in canada and around the world . he is the founding director of one of the world\u2019s leading bioethics centres , the university of toronto joint centre for bioethics . more recently , he has turned his focus to finding innovative solutions to the health care challenges faced by the world\u2019s poorest people .\nma\u00efr verthuy has contributed to the advancement of francophone literature and of women . a former professor at concordia university , she co - founded and directed the simone de beauvoir institute , the first college for women\u2019s studies in canada , and made it an institution of international renown . she was also one of the first to raise the profile of quebec\u2019s french - speaking female writers through her research and teaching . a long - time feminist , she is actively involved in her community , notably with the montreal council of women .\nching left red point for boston and worked as a motor - man on the boston elevated railway . in 1912 he got his first experience with labour - management problems when he settled a serious strike . he rose through the ranks to the point where he was appointed by president roosevelt to the national defence mediation board and served president ' s truman , eisenhower , kennedy and johnson until his death in 1967 . after anna ' s death , her ashes were interred here . ching is interred in connecticut beside his second wife\nabove all , the t3s are incredibly warm . what better recommendation could there be ? wearing a pair feels like owning a luxury that ' s also a bare necessity . like being armed with a secret weapon against winter . like an epiphany and an addiction .\nwelcome to the globe and mail\u2019s comment community . this is a space where subscribers can engage with each other and globe staff . non - subscribers can read and sort comments but will not be able to engage with them in any way . click here to subscribe .\nsince the thing to do with gospel is spread it , i ' ve become a long - john evangelist . i advocate for the things whenever i get a chance . but the missionary ' s life has brought another surprise : not everyone shares my passion for long johns .\nthe order of canada was created in 1967 , during canada\u2019s centennial year , to recognize a lifetime of outstanding achievement , dedication to the community and service to the nation . since its creation , more than 5 000 people from all sectors of society have been invested into the order .\nthe insignia of the order is a stylized snowflake of six points , with a red annulus at its centre , which bears a stylized maple leaf circumscribed with the motto of the order , desiderantes meliorem patriam ( they desire a better country ) , surmounted by st . edward\u2019s crown .\nbilling , john 1833 - 1833 infant child his mother\u2019s life story may be found in the \u201cisland magazine\u201d ( fall / winter 2009 ) in the article \u201cpostscripts ; the life of theresa cundall billing\u201d . graham , edward 1828 - 1901 farmer / carpenter built st . thomas church at this location\ni agree to receive electronic messages from hudson ' s bay company containing information and offers with respect to products and services that may be of interest to me , including notification of sales , special events and store promotions . i may withdraw this consent at any time by selecting the unsubscribe option .\nit was all a rather heady departure for the humble long john . the name is commonly thought to have been inspired by the 19th - century american boxer john l . sullivan , who fought in tights , and gained currency among american g . i . s during the second world war .\nlord woodhouselee\u0092s translation , the first in english , including an eight - page preface . \u0093a french translation of this tragedy appears in the theatre allemond . . . by friedel and debonneville . the english translator\u0092s opinion of that version is , that it is perhaps as good as the language of the translation will admit of , but as the french language in point of energy is far inferior to our own tongue , and very far beneath the force of the german , he owns he is not without hopes that his translation may . . . convey a more just idea of the striking merits of the original . \u0094\nthis discovery hit me with the force of gospel . it seemed nothing short of miraculous that such a neglected piece of clothing could so revolutionize the experience of winter . surely the worst thing about canada is that it ' s painfully cold for half the year . i was learning that it doesn ' t have to be .\na large granite monument stands on the grounds of st . joachim ' s roman catholic church commemorating the native sons and daughters as well as the pastors who devoted their lives to the service of the church . on the back is a commemoration of the most rev . francis clement kelly who served as bishop of oklahoma city and tulsa\nwestjet\u2019s \u201cchristmas miracle\u201d in which the airline surprised and doted travellers with gifts upon their arrival in the destination city , with the help of mosaic and studio m , received a gold and a silver . mosaic also took home a silver for the \u201cmagnum pleasure store\u201d that invited consumers to create their own bespoke magnum ice cream in toronto .\na proud canadian , r . h . thomson is widely admired for his dedication to bringing our nation\u2019s stories and characters to life . as an actor , he has brought his particular flair to the stage and screen , notably in such roles as glenn gould , frederick banting and \u201croad to avonlea\u201d\u2019s endearing jasper dale . he has directed theatre across the country and made his debut as a playwright with the lost boys , a one - man tribute to five great - uncles who fought in the first world war . he later helped create an international remembrance event honouring canadian veterans of the great war . as well , he is known as a passionate and articulate advocate for the arts .\nthe illustrated sheet music to\nlove from the heart , or , yes , i will leave my father ' s halls , as sung by madame vestris .\nboston : c . bradlee , [ c . 1833 ] . folio ; lithographed pictorial upper cover ; two pages of engraved music ; archival tape to backstrip ; very good .\nannette verschuren is an innovative business leader and champion of corporate social responsibility . highly regarded for fostering corporate / voluntary co - operation , as president of home depot canada , she was instrumental in matching volunteers and materials with habitat for humanity\u2019s home - building projects . she has also collaborated with volunteer canada to encourage corporate giving at the national level ."]}
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", "topic": 24}], "title": "vehicle leasing", "paragraphs": ["welcome to renascence vehicle leasing , we specialise in cheap car and vehicle leasing and contract hire in the uk .\nnationwide vehicle contracts will also deliver your new vehicle vehicle anywhere in the uk mainland for free . *\ncar leasing is a flexible way to replace your vehicle every 2 to 4 years .\nyour vehicle is ordered after another form is submitted authorizing the actual vehicle purchase or lease .\nonly drivers who will be adding this vehicle as their only vehicle or replacing a vehicle will be able to add vehicles through this deal .\nall vehicles leased with nationwide vehicle contracts are supplied by the vehicle manufacturer\u2019s franchised uk dealer network .\nat times , an interim vehicle may be available for your use until your new vehicle arrives .\nonly drivers who will be adding this vehicle as their only vehicle , will be able to qualify . you will not be allowed to add a wesbank vehicle if you already have an active vehicle , unless you are replacing that active vehicle .\ntfs vehicle leasing are a credit broker and not a lender . tfs vehicle leasing are a trading style of central accident management services limited and are regulated by the financial conduct authority . registered no : 461286\nthe gls - class is a spacious vehicle and makes a perfect , passenger - friendly leasing option .\ncar leasing has become an increasingly popular option recently and with good reason . leasing . . . read more\nlease with nationwide vehicle contracts and we\u2019ll deliver your new vehicle anywhere in the uk mainland for free . *\nexercise any early termination purchase option and either keep the vehicle or re - sell the vehicle and use the proceeds to offset the amount you paid to purchase the vehicle .\nif your current lease vehicle is with nationwide vehicle contracts , we can also arrange for your existing vehicle to be collected on the same day , subject to finance provider and availability .\nuse our guides on personal car leasing and business car leasing to help find an affordable car lease deal to meet your exact needs .\nleasing : you bring your car back to the leasing company . you may have to pay some end - of - lease costs .\nour office will contact you once the vehicle arrives . the lease agreement must be completed and signed before the vehicle leaves the lot .\nwhat is car leasing ? personal contract hire ( pch ) , commonly known as car leasing , is like long - term car rental .\nleasing a vehicle is a hassle - free process and allows you to drive away a new car for a fraction of the purchase price .\nnationwide vehicle contracts is one of the uk ' s leading providers of car leasing and van leasing . established in 2002 , we have over 15 years\u2019 experience in the leasing industry and a host of industry awards under our belt including network vehicles \u2018platinum broker of the year\u2019 three times !\nrenascence vehicle leasing limited are a credit broker and not a lender , we are authorised and regulated by the financial conduct authority . registered no : 671708\nonce you\u2019ve figured out what you can afford , you need to consider the vehicle features you want / need and how you will use the vehicle .\nleasing a car means you can keep up to date with the latest models .\nleasing a car is effectively a long term rental \u2013 you agree the length of time you are renting the vehicle for , the number of miles , all at a cheap and fixed monthly rate . car leasing is becoming increasingly popular due to the limitless choice of leasing deals available , flexible motoring and cost effective solutions .\nwith a combined experience of over 70 years , you can rest assured that with gb vehicle leasing you will get the very best advice , deals and service .\n* all vehicle images and car descriptions on this site are for illustration and reference purposes only and are not necessarily an accurate representation of the vehicle on offer .\npts fleet will need written authorization from the department head to lease a vehicle .\nany difference between the actuarial lease balance and the realized value of the vehicle .\nreceive approval via email from uber that you are allowed to onboard a vehicle .\nour vehicle leasing specialists are waiting to hear from you . if you can\u2019t find the lease car you are looking for online then please send us your requirements and we will endeavour to find you a suitable solution for your business or personal use . get in touch with tfs vehicle leasing today and request a call back to speak with a fleet specialist who will help you find the right vehicle for lease .\nin order to request a new lease vehicle for a university department or business unit , the new vehicle request form must be completed and emailed to fleet @ urltoken .\neven if the off lease vehicle looks and drives well , it is important to look up reviews for that make and model . since an off lease vehicle is about three years old , there should be a lot of consumer reviews for the vehicle .\ncheck out our guide to understanding how leasing works for both business and personal use .\ngb car loans limited t / a gb vehicle leasing are a credit broker and not a lender , we are regulated by the financial conduct authority . registered no : 660674\nwhichever car lease you choose , we will deliver your vehicle free to your door .\narrange for a third party to purchase the vehicle , if allowed by the lessor .\nwhat the payout cost of your vehicle will be a few years down the road .\nthe consumers who benefit the most from the leasing trend are those in the market for a used car . buying an off lease vehicle allows you to purchase a like new vehicle with low miles for the cost of a used vehicle . a leased vehicle has already done most of its cost depreciation , therefore if you buy a off lease vehicle today and sell it a month later , the price gap should be minimal . many off lease cars are still under manufacturer warranty too , making them a great deal for less .\nthe flip side for consumers is that the glut of off - lease vehicles also could make buying or leasing a new vehicle more expensive . an oversupply of used cars could diminish the value of a vehicle they plan to trade in . if they\u2019re leasing , lower used values translate to higher lease payments , jessica caldwell , senior analyst for edmunds , said .\nwhen you lease a car , you are entering an agreement with a leasing company that gives you the right to drive the vehicle of your choice . leasing is similar to a long - term rental . your payments don\u2019t build equity like a car loan and payments do .\nwhether you live in the city or the countryside , nationwide vehicle contracts will deliver your new lease vehicle direct to your doorstep , provided your address is situated on the uk mainland .\nthe only passengers allowed in any vehicle are those on official university business . no exceptions .\na fantastic way to leasing a brand new personal car with minimum payments . if you want an alternative option to purchasing a brand new vehicle and keeping your money in the bank then personal car leasing may be the right choice for you . our personalised service and friendly staff will help you to understand the process of leasing and find the right car for your budget and needs . view our cheap personal car leasing deals and find the perfect one to suit your lifestyle .\nlooking for a vehicle lease provider that works best for you ? sumitomo mitsui auto service is at your service . we offer products and services for varieties of vehicles such as passenger cars , commercial vehicles , private - use vehicles and environment - friendly electric vehicles ( ev ) . more than just a vehicle leasing service , we offer efficient vehicle management solution at a reasonable cost .\nwith so many benefits to contract car hire , personal car leasing is rapidly growing in popularity .\ncar leasing with access to uk\u2019s largest network and diverse range of lease cars available in stock .\nleasing : you will pay extra fees if your car shows signs of excessive wear and tear .\noverall though , leasing a vehicle is a hassle - free process and allows you to drive away a new car for a fraction of the purchase price . check out our impressive range now .\neasyway leasing offers a tailor made full maintenance lease , designed to empower uber driver - partners , giving you the potential to own your leased vehicle at the end of 36 months or sooner .\narranging for a third party to purchase the vehicle , if allowed by the lessor . more info\ntrade in the vehicle to a third party ( such as a dealer or leasing company ) . if the proceeds exceed your lease balance , you can apply the excess to your lease or purchase of another vehicle or receive the excess in cash . if there is a shortfall , you are responsible for the deficiency . if you buy or lease another vehicle , you may be able to include the deficiency as part of the amount financed or the gross capitalized cost of the other vehicle .\n\u00a9 2018 copyright nationwide vehicle contracts limited . all rights reserved . nationwide vehicle contracts limited is authorised and regulated by the financial conduct authority , our fca firm reference number is 668741 . nationwide vehicle contracts limited is a credit broker not a lender . vehicles shown are for illustration purposes only . all offers are subject to change at any time and are subject to finance approval and vehicle availability . nationwide vehicle contracts limited registered address is unit 9 , christie way , christie fields , manchester m21 7qy\nwhy should i use contracthireandleasing to find car leasing deals ? we work alongside the world\u2019s leading car manufacturers , franchised dealers and independent brokers to source the very best leasing deals on all brand new cars .\ncontracthireandleasing is the uk\u2019s number one car leasing website , with millions of live deals to choose from .\nfind the hottest special offers and car leasing deals on a wide range of models from leading manufacturers .\nabsolutely brilliant , never done leasing before and would now do it again . can not fault the service\nthe new york auto leasing law , provides important consumer protections before , during and at lease termination .\nthe major purpose of the motor vehicle retail leasing act ( mvrla ) is to insure that you are able to compare lease offers of competing lessors and that you are treated fairly throughout the lease transaction .\nyou\u2019ll likely need a bill of sale when buying or selling a vehicle in a private party transaction .\nall accidents must be reported , whether or not there was any damage done to the university vehicle .\na life situation has changed and the shopper needs an extra car or a different type of vehicle .\nthere are two vehicle leasing options available , personal and business . personal leasing allows individuals to drive around in a brand new car without the hassle of ownership and at the end of the agreement all you have to do is hand the vehicle back . with all the top car makes available including bmw , jaguar , mercedes benz and porsche , you will be spoilt for choice and at a surprisingly low price .\nwhether to buy or lease a motor vehicle is one of the most important decisions faced by consumers . with the average new vehicle costing over $ 20 , 000 , it is also a major financial decision .\nauto buyers are committing to leasing and long - term loans at record levels | j . d . power\ntake our brief interactive questionnaire to find out if you are likely to be accepted for personal leasing finance .\nunderstand how leasing works . take a look at our guides about contract hire for personal and business use .\nthe amg gt has a distinctive aesthetic and feel , and is available through personal or corporate leasing options .\nif you always have a car payment , you ' re a good candidate for leasing instead of buying .\nthis white paper explores the brand characteristics that drive auto purchase behavior and their impact on used vehicle prices . understanding these characteristics is critical for building intrinsic vehicle value and preserving revenue potential in an increasingly competitive market .\nonly driver - partners which has been approved from the waiting list will be able to lease a vehicle .\naccording to jacobson , many leasing companies are able to advertise low monthly payments because they have low mileage limits .\nthe cla - class has a distinctive aesthetic and feel , and is available through personal or corporate leasing options .\nno matter what vehicle you purchase , it is important to do your homework . don\u2019t assume that the dealership is being completely transparent about your off lease vehicle purchase . keep these three things in mind before finalizing your purchase :\nthis article won ' t cover all aspects of leasing , but it should be enough information to get you started . if you want to get into the nitty - gritty , we ' ve got 10 steps to leasing a new car , a comparison of leasing , buying a new car and buying a used car and a deep dive into\nwe have been using gb vehicle leasing for our company fleet vehicles for quite a while now . the level of service we have received has always been second to none . the staff are extremely helpful , nothing is too much trouble . after a number of calls and emails with mark smith , he listens intently to our requirements and matches up vehicles to suit our needs . i would highly recommend gb vehicle leasing , excellent customer service and extremely rapid delivery .\nmillennials like the idea of having the newest , better - equipped vehicle for an affordable monthly payment . after their lease is up , the lessee is free to get a new model without having to worry about selling an old vehicle . the leasing life allows millennials to keep up appearances as they grow in their professional life . another bonus to leasing is that the new vehicles are usually under the manufacturer\u2019s warranty , meaning less maintenance and repair worries for drivers .\nwelcome everyone to round three of the car buying \u201cgreat debate\u201d series . in the party - pooper corner , tavarish says that leasing a new car is really just a slavery - inducing rental and you are throwing money away . however , if you work the numbers right , leasing a vehicle may be the smarter way to drive a new car .\nview my top of the pops and see which leasing cars are the current best sellers . this may inspire you !\ncar dealers often make big deals out of leasing . on its face , you can get a brand new , warrantied\u2026\nhere are some major comparison points to considering when weighing the pros and cons of leasing vs . buying a car :\nleasing helps you get into a car so you can start making money . all credit levels are welcome to apply .\nyou could use that money to help make the monthly lease payments , says reed . and if something happens to the vehicle before the end of the term , at least the leasing company wouldn\u2019t have a big chunk of your money .\nif you return the vehicle , before full lease term , the lessor may not charge you for any excess mileage .\ndrive your business forward with attractive car lease deals that give a lasting impression . when it comes to business it\u2019s important to manage your outgoings , have options to control your budgets and access to funds which can be invested in important areas that could increase revenues . whatever your vehicle requirements may be , whether it\u2019s for practical operations or giving the right impression , tfs vehicle leasing can offer business car leasing and fleet management solutions that will help you to focus on more important aspects of your business . take a look at our cheap business car leasing deals and apply for finance to assess your eligibility .\nyou want to drive a new vehicle : leasing makes it more affordable to drive a new car . lower monthly payments allow drivers to drive a car that they may not be able to drive if they had to buy or finance it .\nbrowse the latest cars available in stock and contact us for more details on the current leasing and contract hire deals today .\nused leasing might make sense . especially since the flow of off - lease volume isn\u2019t likely to dry up anytime soon .\nthe new york motor vehicle retail leasing act ( nymvrla ) is the most comprehensive law in the country protecting consumers who lease new or used vehicles . the new york attorney general ' s office and the greater new york automobile dealers association ( gnyada ) are proud of their efforts to make leasing easier to understand and more user friendly for the citizens of new york .\nwestlake village , calif . : 26 february 2014 \u2014 the use of long - term loans and leasing for new - vehicle retail sales is on pace to reach record levels in february , according to an analysis by j . d . power .\non tc campus vehicles , mileage rates include maintenance and repairs , preventative maintenance scheduling , roadside assistance and free replacement vehicle .\ngenerally , most off lease vehicles will be in great condition , since the lessee has to pay fines for poor vehicle maintenance or driving too many miles . however , car shoppers should still look for the following when considering buying an off lease vehicle :\nthe v - class is a large and comfortable mpv , and is the perfect leasing option for transporting several passengers in comfort .\nand with the market demand moving to pricier large vehicles , leasing payments can make getting into those vehicles more \u201cattainable\u201d than financing .\nthey might need a car as a short - term vehicle and don ' t want the commitment of a longer lease term .\ntoday and a fleet specialist will get in touch to help you find the cheapest car leasing deals available , anywhere in the uk .\nfor help with scheduling a courtesy vehicle , please contact amber benbow by phone 612 - 626 - 3320 or email petri142 @ urltoken .\nwhen vehicles are used for field work , please take reasonable care to protect the vehicle . we are all stewards of university property .\nthe printed lease form must be labeled\nlease agreement ,\nretail lease agreement\nor\nmotor vehicle lease agreement\n.\nyou sign an agreement with a leasing company that lets you drive a brand new vehicle for an agreed period of time , for an agreed number of miles , for a fixed fee . it consists of a non - refundable upfront payment , followed by regular monthly payments for the length of the contract . you never own the vehicle , you just hand it back at the end of the contract period .\nthough leasing was sky high back in the late 1990s and early 2000s , it was \u201cstill not at this level , \u201d she said .\nanother reason why leasing continues to grow in popularity is because it targets millennial buyers . millennials make up the largest portion of lessees at 12 % , which isn\u2019t surprising since leasing comes with smaller monthly payments and a shorter time commitment than a traditional five - year car loan .\nfirst vehicle leasing is a trading style of conor kennedy ltd ( sc423133 ) conor kennedy ltd , 2 baillieston road , glasgow , scotland , g32 0qf , united kingdom conor kennedy ltd is authorised and regulated by the financial conduct authority . firm reference number 674509 . not all types of business we undertake is authorised and regulated by the financial conduct authority . failure to maintain payments may result in the vehicle being withdrawn . first vehicle leasing is a credit broker , not a lender . v . a . t . registration number : 198 4033 82 | data protection registration number : za227835 all rentals exclude v . a . t . , unless otherwise indicated . all images are for illustration purposes only .\nleasing : you do not own the car . you only have the right to drive the car . at the end of the lease agreement , you return the car to the leasing company . you also have the option to buy the car for the residual value stated in the contract .\nleasing : you can modify the car , but before you return it , you may have to change the car back to its original state .\nbut the prevalence of leasing is perhaps tempered by the potential impact to residual values and the flood of vehicles returning to the market from leases .\nso , automakers have to find a balance in their leasing portfolios . there is some risk as vehicles come back off - lease in droves .\npurchase option : look for the amount you may be able to purchase the vehicle for\u2014along with any related fees\u2014at the end of your lease period .\nthe lease must contain an excess wear and damage definition that advises you of your obligation to return the vehicle in proper mechanical and physical condition .\nleased vehicles accounted for about 25 percent of total vehicle sales in 2016 and 31 percent of retail sales . edmunds and autotrader see leasing declining slightly this year to 30 percent of retail sales as manufacturers back off as a hedge against declining used prices . manufacturers project what a leased vehicle will be worth after three years \u2014 the residual value . if the actual resale value is lower at the end of the lease , they lose money .\ni was referred to gb vehicle leasing ( gbvl ) by our solicitors who were highly recommending of mark and his team . i am pleased to say that 10 days from \u200ewhat was an exploratory call we took delivery of a brand new vehicle with a specification we would have selected ourselves . gbvl took care of everything and our efforts were limited to the completion of a very simple form . will no doubt be recommending them to others !\nbuilt to withstand any environment , the g - class is at once luxurious and exciting , making it the perfect leasing choice for anyone seeking adventure .\nunlike most other internet car leasing sites , i publish all my contact information openly ! . . . so , you know who i am - ling\npeople who lease a car usually do so because it allows them to drive a newer vehicle for less money than it would cost to buy one .\nbut some segments are more immune to this issue than others , due to strong used - vehicle demand . caldwell gives the example of pickup trucks .\nif you plan to trade in your vehicle , it ' s a good idea to know how much it ' s really worth . services and retailers such as carmax offer vehicle appraisals ( often for free ) and can give you a very accurate assessment of what your trade - in is worth .\nthe edmunds content team brings you industry - leading vehicle reviews , news and research tips that make it easier for you to find your perfect car .\nlease - assumption sites will help you with many aspects of the lease transfer , such as vehicle inspections , vehicle history reports , links to long - distance auto shippers and credit qualification . ( leasetrader prequalifies all potential buyers ; swapalease checks buyers ' credit after they reach an agreement with a leaseholder . )\nnissan , infiniti and bmw are manufacturers that require post - transfer liability , hall said . acura and honda sometimes require it depending on the state in which you live . however , hall said that the trend in the secondary leasing market is moving away from post - transfer liability . a small percentage of leasing companies don ' t permit transfers at all . these are usually banks such as chase auto finance and huntington bank leasing or credit unions . before signing a new lease , consider this important factor . if your leasing company allows transfers , you will have more flexibility if you need to end the lease early .\nour white papers and special reports aim to inform industry stakeholders on current and expected used vehicle price movement to better maximize today\u2019s opportunities and manage tomorrow\u2019s risk .\nat the end of a lease , you do not own the vehicle . the specific provisions of your lease agreement govern your options at lease - end .\nused vehicle prices are usually discussed with regard to how wholesale or retail prices are moving individually , rather than how they\u2019re trending in relation to one another . focusing on just one or the other , however , leaves out valuable information that can enhance our overall understanding of the used vehicle market . read more here >\nwith a car leasing agreement , simply return your car in good condition at the end of your lease and choose a brand new one . with car leasing , you can drive a new car for less than you think , and benefit from fixed low monthly rental prices . drive the car of your choice with fvl .\nlet\u2019s not forget that most of you who think leasing is stupid are usually the same folks that love to snatch up luxury cars after the depreciation . so even if you don\u2019t think leasing is wise for you , be thankful for those who do . without leases , that lightly used luxury inventory would be much smaller .\nestimated residual value : this is the value of the vehicle at the end of the lease projected by the dealer / lessor . your purchase option may differ .\ncar leasing a vehicle gives you a fixed affordable monthly cost , making it easier to work into your budget . most lease agreements have your car tax ( road fund license ) included : one less thing for you to worry about . if you own a business , you can claim the lease payments as a tax deduction .\ndealers and automakers may be wise to come together and \u201cexplore\u201d their options for used leasing , particularly the opportunity presented in luxury , pickups and suvs , she said .\nthe process for leasing a car is not much different from financing a car purchase . here are a few steps to take before you step foot in a dealership .\nso , whether you\u2019re ordering a citroen c1 or a aston martin db9 , you can rest assured that your vehicle has come from the manufacturer\u2019s franchised uk dealer network .\nsumitomo mitsui auto service co . , ltd . ( smas ) is a major auto leasing company . in november 2017 , smas ' s largest shareholders sumitomo corp . and sumitomo mitsui financial group , inc . entered into a basic agreement on the reorganization of their joint leasing partnership centered on sumitomo mitsui finance and leasing co . , ltd . ( smfl ) . smfl is considering transferring the auto leasing business of its wholly - owned subsidiary smfl capital co . , ltd . to smas , and newly acquiring a stake in smas . they plan to sign the final contract during the period between january and march 2018 and complete the reorganization during the period between january and march 2019 .\nleasing : you agree to a limit of kilometres for the duration of the lease . if you exceed the limit , you will pay a per kilometer fee for overages .\nbefore you can make a determination about leasing or buying , you need to understand your driving needs and habits and , more importantly , which option makes the most financial sense .\none of the ways to handle some of the off - lease volume \u2014 and an opportunity for dealers in and of itself \u2014 is used - car leasing , caldwell said .\nthere were a record 4 . 3 million vehicles leased last year , according to an edmunds report , which said 31 percent of new - vehicle sales in 2016 were leases .\nthe lessor must provide you with an itemized excess wear and damage bill and a notice of your right to a second inspection of the vehicle if you disagree with the bill .\nif you ' re new to leasing , you probably have some questions about how it works . this overview is meant to explain the basics , including the answers to these questions :\n\u00a9 city vehicle leasing is a trading name of city west country limited . registered in england and wales 4306194 . registered office : city west country limited matford park road , exeter , ex2 8fd . city west country limited is an appointed representative of itc compliance limited , which is authorised and regulated by the financial services authority in respect of insurance mediation activities only .\nif you return the vehicle to the lessor at scheduled termination , the lessor will tell you where to return the vehicle . in an open - end lease , subject to the three - payment rule , you are responsible for any difference if the actual value of the vehicle at scheduled termination is less than the residual value stated in your lease ( deficiency ) ( see glossary entry open - end lease for a definition of the three - payment rule ) . in most open - end leases , you are also entitled to any refund if the actual value is greater than the residual value stated in your lease . thus , the lessor may not arrange for inspection of the vehicle unless a substantial residual deficiency is expected . more info\nread our guide to find out about car leasing and contract hire or get in touch with us today and we ' ll aim to find the perfect lease car solution for your budget .\ncar leasing hits a new time high in popularity with 4 . 3 million vehicles leased in 2016 , a 91 % growth since 2009 , and the trend doesn\u2019t seem to be slowing .\nif your open - end lease ends early , you may have to make a payment ( an\nearly termination charge\n) to satisfy your lease obligations . this payment may be substantial . the early termination charge is typically the difference between the balance remaining on the lease ( lease payoff amount ) and the amount credited for the vehicle ( realized value of the vehicle ) .\nmany lessors offer gap coverage to reduce or eliminate your early termination deficiency when the early termination is caused by your vehicle ' s being stolen or totaled . there are two types of gap coverage . one is a waiver by the lessor of the gap amount after an insurance casualty loss . the other is a contract with a third party , which may be an insurance company , to cover the gap amount . with either type of gap coverage , you are usually responsible for your insurance deductible and any other amounts deducted from the insured amount of the vehicle by your insurance company . gap coverage typically applies only in the event of a total vehicle loss through casualty or theft covered by your insurance policy and a determination that the vehicle is a total loss .\nleasing : in most cases , you will be charged a fee for breaking the lease before the end of the term . the costs can be as high as paying out your monthly payments .\nlong - term loans - - classified as loans that are 72 months and longer - - account for 33 . 1 percent of new - vehicle retail sales in february 2014 , according to data gathered by the power information network\u00ae ( pin ) from j . d . power . if that pace continues , february will set a new record for long - term loans as a percentage of new - vehicle retail transactions in a single month . the current record was set in september 2012 , when 30 . 6 percent of new - vehicle sales were loans of 72 months or longer .\nhere at nationwide vehicle contracts , we constantly research the marketplace to bring you the best cars and vans at incredibly low prices . view an unrivalled choice of cars and vans on our website with competitive leasing quotations available at the touch of a button and take advantage of exclusive lease deals with some of the uk\u2019s largest finance partners ald , arval , lex autolease , hitachi capital and leaseplan .\ncapitalized cost : this is the amount agreed upon at the beginning of the lease by you ( the lessee ) and the dealer / leasing company ( the lessor ) for all items and services included in the lease . the capitalized cost is comparable to the selling price of the vehicle plus all related goods and services . these may include : insurance , warranties , registration fees and taxes .\nwe work with leading finance companies to offer low prices and flexible mileage options to suit . our car leasing deals start from under \u00a3100 , so you\u2019ll find a deal for even the tightest budget .\ni live inside my car leasing website all day monday to friday 9am - 6pm . i lease the cheapest pcp and contract hire cars in the uk ! - i am ling , accept no substitutes\nanother huge change in the lease market is the shift from foreign manufacturers to us manufacturers . us manufacturers now lead the leasing market in volume of vehicles leased , and this statistic continues to grow .\nnon - luxury manufacturing will continue to grow and dominate the leasing market . this is especially true since the quality of non - luxury cars has surpassed the quality of luxury vehicles , according to the recent j . d . power and associates initial quality study . it is now possible to get an affordable vehicle with the same quality and feel as a luxury car , thanks to modern technology .\nit ' s less expensive : with the rising retail price of many of today ' s cars , leasing is often the least expensive way to get a new vehicle . leases tend to require lower down payments and lower monthly payments than car purchases . a lease is also a great way to get a nicer new car for less money than you ' d have to pay to buy it .\ndid you do an inspection ? you or someone you trust should inspect the vehicle thoroughly . have a look under the hood and drive a little harder than you normally would on your test drive .\nseeking a vehicle for your department / area operations ? from cars to garbage trucks , pts fleet has you covered . by letting us handle the paperwork , you can save yourself time and money .\nthe lessor may only charge you for excess wear and damage , if the lessor actually makes the repairs which are then reflected in a higher sale price for the vehicle which is credited to you .\nhowever , the major downside of leasing is that you will likely end up spending more over the long - term than you would if you bought a car and used it for many years . moreover , since you don\u2019t own the vehicle , your use of the car must be in line with the restrictions laid out in your lease agreement , which is why it\u2019s important to read that document closely .\ncompanies like bmw realize that they can hold onto these customers by letting people get out of their lease ,\nsaid stiberman .\nthey get a brand - new customer , and they ' ve created a new relationship with the older customer .\nas a result , stiberman said ,\nyou ' re getting people that wouldn ' t normally lease a vehicle excited about leasing again .\nlenders often base their new vehicle loan thresholds on manufacturer suggested retail price ( msrp ) or dealer invoice price . but these prices are static in nature and don\u2019t reflect the ebb and flow of actual sales prices . data predicated on real - world activity \u2014 such as nada used car guide\u2019s new vehicle values \u2014 provides the guidance lenders need to more accurately assess risk and opportunity . read more here >\nwe negotiate cheap car leasing offers , so you can drive away with a great deal on your next new car . each week , you\u2019ll find a fantastic selection of special offers on a variety of models and car leasing deals , always keeping prices low . whether you\u2019re looking for a small city car , a family saloon or a powerful suv , we have contract hire deals for a variety of budgets .\nto help you work through the question of buying or leasing , we\u2019ve put together some great information about the costs of having a car , financial considerations , and the pros and cons of each option .\nfor decades , vehicle leasing has provided an appealing alternative to car buying , whereby monthly payments are made over a fixed term in exchange for use of an automobile . the consumer , or lessee , benefits because , in most cases , lease payments are lower than loan payments , as the amount owed on a lease is largely based on the difference between the manufacturer\u2019s suggested retail price ( msrp ) and forecasted residual value . the lessor benefits by earning income on the asset over the initial lease term and can realize additional revenue when the vehicle is returned and sold as used down the road . read more here >\nyou want lower monthly payments : many people need to watch their bottom line and keep monthly expenses as low as possible . leasing allows people to drive a new car for less than financing a new car .\n\u201cpeople make a lot of mistakes when setting up their car leases , and it can cost them a lot of money , \u201d he says . here are five common car - leasing mistakes that consumers should avoid .\nyou like getting a new car every couple of years : if you like driving a car with the latest features and technology , leasing is a great way to get a new car every 2 - 4 years .\nthere is almost 1 registered vehicle for canadian : there are 32 . 5 million registered vehicles in canada , and with a population of 35 . 6 million , that is 0 . 9 registered vehicles per person .\nwe will deliver your new car free to your door , whichever car leasing deal you choose . and with fvl , you can also expect dedicated customer service and complete aftercare , all for a low monthly rental cost .\ncar leasing hit an all - time high in popularity with 4 . 3 million vehicles leased in 2016 , a 91 % growth since 2009 , and some are questioning if we ' ll see this trend slow down .\nwhen you lease a car you are essentially paying a company for the right to drive a car they own for a set period of time , usually two or three years . your payments are meant to cover the depreciation of the car during that period , so they are often cheaper than an auto loan on an equivalent vehicle would be . leasing can also be a good way to drive a newer model car for relatively little cost .\nwhether you prefer a low - cost monthly rental fee , or would rather agree on an exact time , all our options are competitive and designed to to make it easier for you to get the vehicle you require .\nlessee is liable for all damage to the vehicle , whether or not it is accident related . fleet services will only reimburse the cost of damages when an accident report is filed and the claim is approved by insurance .\nwhile leasing allows drivers to get higher - end vehicles for an affordable monthly payment , the leasing trend is being dominated by non - luxury vehicles . we sampled the top eight car manufacturers to see which company held the most sales . fca , ford , gm , honda , toyota , hyundai / kia , bmw and mercedes - benz held 74 to 80 % of total car sales between 2009 and 2016 . between these seven years , these manufacturers have continued to manufacture and lease more non - luxury vehicles over luxury ones . in 2009 , 24 % of leased vehicles were luxury vehicles , and the remaining 76 % were non - luxury vehicles . in 2016 , luxury vehicle leases dropped to 11 % and non - luxury vehicle leased increased to 89 % . the number of non - luxury vehicles jumped from 668 , 764 in 2009 to almost 3 . 5 million in 2016 .\nleasing a car could be more clearly described as long - term car rental . you pay a monthly price that allows you to \u201cborrow\na brand new car for an extended period of time\u2014typically around 36 months , though this number will vary based on your dealership . at the end of your lease , you will have the choice to either buy your car , for an amount specified in your lease agreement , or turn the vehicle in .\nthe lessor must provide a separate notice in the event you are responsible for any early termination deficiency ( gap ) if your vehicle is stolen , confiscated or damaged and declared a total loss by your insurance company . coverage does not include vehicle confiscation . the lessor must offer gap protection to cover this potential liability , at its actual cost plus an administrative fee of not more than $ 10 , or provide this coverage at no additional charge .\nour pricing team constantly monitors the market to ensure we are offering the very best deals and our leasing consultants are here to walk you through your options whether you\u2019re looking for a car or van for yourself or your business .\nshe ' s sent me photo ' s of the new car and is very happy . it looks amazing . many thanks for your help and swift work ! it all went very smoothly . very impressed with rvl leasing .\njacobson says that if there\u2019s damage to the car , the customer will have a chance to have it fixed on his own dime before turning it in . otherwise , the leasing company will assess a value to the damage .\nyou want to customize your car : some people just like to add extra features to their cars \u2013 like specialty tires . if you lease a vehicle , you have to remove any modifications or customizations you make to the car .\nwhat car leasing provides above all , is great choice and flexibility on new vehicles . choose the right car finance deal from our wide range of vehicles in stock , or have yours made to order and delivered straight to your door .\nas the leasing trend continues , more used cars will be available for purchase each year . buying an off lease car gives consumers the best of both worlds - a low mileage car that looks like new at a used car price .\nis your vehicle under warranty ? consider shopping at a car dealership that offers certified pre - owned vehicles that come with a pre - owned warranty . if the dealership does not offer this automatically , consider purchasing an extended auto warranty .\nin an interview here at the nada convention & expo in late january , jessica caldwell \u2014 who is executive director of industry analysis at edmunds \u2014 says leasing is so attractive to consumers because , in large part , they\u2019re monthly payment shoppers .\nmaintenance : the car you\u2019re leasing is sure to need some maintenance during the period you\u2019re using it , and it might even need significant repairs . make sure you read the section of your agreement that explains your responsibility for covering these costs .\ncanadian drivers are also spending a large portion of their income on cars . the average canadian\u2019s income is $ 49 , 000 and the costs of car loan or lease can represent almost 20 % of that income . that doesn\u2019t even include the costs for insurance or gas , which makes the total cost to drive even more . we\u2019ve all heard about being house poor , but it seems as though many canadians could become \u201cvehicle poor\u201d if they fail to make a smart vehicle choice .\nkeep in mind that while you are making monthly payments , you do not own the car , so any damage you do to the vehicle during the term of the lease will most likely come out of your pocket when the lease expires .\nif you make a payment prior to lease signing , you are entitled to a refund if your application is not approved . other protections apply if your vehicle is held as a trade - in by the lessor pending execution of the lease .\nsharon covington of long beach , california , was only five months into a three - year lease on a chevy tahoe when her circumstances suddenly changed and she needed to get out of her lease . she tried to trade in the vehicle .\nour customer care sets us apart and we pride ourselves on the service we offer . committed to assisting our customers throughout the car leasing journey , you will have the same point of contact and be kept up to date as your order progresses .\nwe have been very impressed with the service given by your colleagues we have been in contact with , the whole process has been very smooth and stress free and we look forward to leasing further vehicles form you once we get to that stage .\nchoosing to buy or lease is a personal decision . there is no right and wrong when it comes to choosing between leasing and buying . you need to understand the differences between the two , and the pros and cons of each to make sure you are making to correct decision for you at this moment \u2013 financially and logistically . when you\u2019ve done your homework on leasing and buying , and when you have clarity on your preferences , you will make a decision that is best for you .\nwhen purchasing a vehicle using a loan , your lender is the one who owns the car until you finish paying off your car loan . you can negotiate the term of the loan , the interest rate and the monthly payment with your financer .\neverything went well with the delivery and i have been well pleased with the service received from yourselves . this is my first time leasing and it has been so straightforward a process i am over the moon . thanks again for the excellent service provided ."]}
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", "topic": 3}], "title": "morfik", "paragraphs": ["morfik supports three programming languages : morfik pascal , morfik basic and morfik c # .\nmorfik - primary websites . . . official website morfik wiki morfik watch morfik videos morfik blogs . . . .\nyes , morfik framework is completely written in morfik pascal . it is also available in morfik basic and morfik c # .\nfrom tfs : urltoken [ morfik . com ] urltoken [ morfik . com ]\nyes , you will receive a free upgrade to morfik 3 if you purchase morfik 2 while morfik 3 is in beta .\nlisten to typical morfik user stories to learn how morfik is the ideal solution for you .\ni really want to take a look at morfik basic , morfik pascal , morfik c # or morfik java in action . any one care to post sample code ? what about screenshots ?\nin the compiler section of morfik options dialog , allows the configuration of parameters which define how morfik compilers and platform compiler behave . this section also allows the setting of the path for the morfik framework .\nit is important to highlight that a project from morfik bx , fx or cx can be opened , compiled and run in all three morfik products .\naltium will continue morfik ' s existing business model , which sells software tools and subscriptions for building web - based applications , for morfik\u2019s existing customers .\nthis is a great moment for morfik developers . morfik has been releasing new packages which enhance the functionality that can be easily added into morfik applications and is forging ahead to deliver the next major version of morfik fx / bx / cx soon , as has been mentioned in the morfik forums . add to all this that the demand for pure ajax applications is about to increase dramatically and you will see things are looking more and more promising for morfik developers .\nyes , you can mix different languages in morfik . for example a module written in pascal can be used in a morfik basic project and vice versa .\none of the first questions a new user asks when starting their first morfik project is : where do i start ? fortunately , morfik provides a base template from which you can start your first project and start exploring how morfik works .\ntwo monds water , de sd times wrote\nmorfik ide simpwifies ajax devewopment\nand de first version of de morfik was reweased for pubwic evawuation and testing . this was fowwowed by de opening in february 2006 , of a website cawwed morfik labs which was designed to showcase ajax appwications dat were created using morfik .\nno , morfik connects to its built - in firebird databases using native api .\nin september 2010 , awtium announced its intention to purchase morfik . [ 8 ]\nmorfik ' s solution to this growth in complexity is our revolutionary javascript synthesis technology ( jst ) . using morfik , you implement the business logic of your application using a high - level object oriented language and morfik compiles your code into javascript .\nmorfik language has no syntax of its own , just semantic meaning . developers code using syntaxes from familiar high - level languages such as c # , pascal and basic , and morfik implements a compiler that maps these to the underlying morfik language .\nlearn how morfik is the ideal solution for you . select from our list of user scenarios to find out about the benefits morfik will bring to your design environment .\nmorfik provides a number different options for deploying your web solutions . for a complete instruction on how to deploy morfik web applications please refer to application deployment overview article .\njust as morfik now supports the usage of flash and flex , if it becomes an accepted standard , morfik will support doing the same with silverlight , for example .\nit ' s easy with morfik to write applications that support multiple devices . morfik uses a development model that minimises the work required for supporting devices with different form factors .\nmorfik browser applications can be deployed to any standard hosting environment with no special requirement .\nyou might try looking at urltoken which a blog dedicated to morfik . there you will find links to a couple of morfik user communities . you can then ask around .\nwe use morfik for a variety of purposes , all intranet based . we are looking at the migration of all in - house corporate applications being refactored into morfik applications .\nmorfik is a new product , and as such , the community is still growing . although morfik 1 has been around for awhile , morfik 2 is the first version that makes it easy to develop plugins and other third party tools . now there are small websites starting to appear that create plugins and support morfik . ( urltoken for example ) .\nin order to give the developers the advantage of using their familiar programing language of choice , morfik offers three products , namely morfik bx , morfik cx and morfik fx that have the specific framework and sample code for visual basic , c # and object pascal respectively . the objective is to free the programmer from the need for mastering a new syntax .\nmorfik xapp hosting is a new service that aims to simplify deployment by automating the process right out of the development environment . for additional information please refer to morfik integrated hosting .\nthe framework options in the compiler section of morfik options allows the user to specify paths for the morfik framework and other libraries . the options in this area are the following :\ni have 1 worry about the altium / morfik link up which is that it is perhaps more based on prior knowledge and friendship than really being the absolute best alliance for morfik .\nthe morfik framework provides the following thttpserver descendant classes for handling different kinds of http requests .\nyou should see a morfik application running in the browser shortly after pressing the run button .\nwith the release of gwt , it seems morfik has seen too much crossover with their own jst product - hence morfik ' s desire to\ndefend its ip\n. it ' s important to note that i have no actual knowledge of whether google copied morfik ' s technology , i ' m just reading between the lines of morfik ' s press release .\nif your preferred programming language is basic then\nmorfik bx\nis the right product for you . coming from c + + programming background go for\nmorfik cx\nand finally\nmorfik fx\nis the right tool for developers who are familar with object pascal language .\nin november 2010 , awtium compweted de acqwisition of morfik technowogies . in de same monf , awtium awtered de wicensing modew for aww versions of de morfik web devewopment toows making dem free .\nwebos vendor morfik has created a platform for developers to build applications for apple\u2019s iphone , which is being released friday night . morfik claims this is the first development tool for the iphone .\nsince we started our app , i see new components and examples released quite frequently . morfik team invested on a separate team that develop addons for morfik , which is a good thing .\ndeploying a morfik browser application is a very straightforward process . morfik browser application projects are entirely compiled into browser side code , making no assumptions about the platform that they will be served from .\nthe built - in database engine in morfik is firebird 2 . 0 and it is installed within the morfik installation folder . any version of firebird prior to version 2 . 0 is not supported in morfik and if they are installed and happen to be running , the ide will complain .\nmorfik offers out - of - the - box support for database programming by including a high performance fully - featured relational database server . morfik was conceived right from the start with databases in mind . every morfik web application has an associated database as part of the project\u2019s structure . you can create new tables and define visual queries in morfik without having to resort to an external tool .\nyes , morfik allows you to connect to external firebird databases using firebird\u2019s native api for connectivity .\nthe press release seems to imply that google may ' ve infringed on morfik ' s ip .\nthe compiler options area of the compiler section of morfik options dialog allows the setting of several options to configure how morfik compilers behave when compiling the project . individual options in the area are :\nmorfik technowogy pty ltd . is an austrawian software company dat was acqwired by awtium in 2010 .\nmarch 2006 , marked de first time morfik was presented at a conference presenation , when pauw ruizendaaw , managing director of janus software presented a review of morfik at software devewopment gigacon , powand .\nin september , 2006 , braziwian it executive mauricio longo joined morfik as evangewist and product manager .\nvan canneyt , von micha\u00ebw ( may 2007 ) .\nmorfik : webappwikationen ganz anders\n.\nthe morfik r & d team took inspiration from several tools and products that are used by specific groups of professionals . developers who are comfortable working with these should have great affinity for morfik .\nwhy would you think that morfik doesn ' t support n - tier development ? morfik bases all its framework around web services . it makes it extremely easy to create web service based applications .\nmorfik\u2019s webos appsbuilder is an innovative product which lets you create dynamic web applications written in java , c # , basic or pascal . here bitwise speaks to morfik co - founder , shahram besharati .\nmorfik believes in this paradigm and has invested millions of dollars over the course of many man - years in developing this technology .\nsaid aram mirkazemi , co - founder and ceo of morfik .\nmorfik believes in this paradigm and has invested millions of dollars over the course of many man - years in developing this technology ,\nsaid aram mirkazemi , co - founder and ceo of morfik .\nyou can ' t go wrong using morfik . this is the product you have got to have .\nif you haven ' t downloaded the beta version of morfik 3 you should stop wasting your time . morfik 3 introduces a new page templates feature which let you easily create reusable layouts and basic page configurations .\nwhat morfik has created is a web development environment for the iphone . but they also told us that as soon as apple announces an api for the iphone , then morfik will include that into their platform .\nit is recommended to uninstall any firebird versions that already exist on my pc before installing morfik . why ?\nfigure 6 the morfik drop down color palette in the home tab of the ribbon when in form designer .\nmorfik is a multisurvivalplayer browser game that focus on cooperation in order to survive the threat that humanity faces .\nyes . as part of the effort of adding support for additional databases to the morfik framework and the morfik development environment , a series of abastract data access classes exist in morfik . these classes can be used as the basis for the implementation of native access to just about any database . click here to find out more .\nobject pascal - versions . . . the morfik pascal programming language developed by morfik targets ajax - enabled web applications . . . the morfik compiler is incorporated into the company ' s appsbuilder ide and allows object pascal code to be used in implementing code that will execute both in the browser and on the server . . .\nopenxava is a complete development environment for building rich internet applications , like morfik , but openxava is open source .\nthe second of these three pillars is where morfik and altium intersect \u2013 the development of web - based applications .\nyes , applications created by morfik can be deployed in linux environments . to learn more click on linux deployment .\nbecause of this , the browser portion of a morfik application ( xapp ) can call out to any standards - based server platform and the morfik - built server components can be called from any standards - compliant client application .\nthe morfik appsbuilder development environment resembles microsoft access to some extent , with maybe a few hints of delphi and vb . you can watch animated previews on the morfik web site or download a 30 - day trial . . .\nseo in morfik ; make your pages accessible to search engines . simply set the optimized elements for your published urls\nfrom their website the first beta version of morfik 3 . this is the next major version of the company ' s flagship product and as the more recent posts to the official morfik blog indicate it is packed with new features .\nfor some time now , morfik has been recognized both in the industry and in the press for having conceived of and developed something that is truly inspirational . morfik has been working on this technology for a long time . we are helping morfik in pursuing all appropriate forms of intellectual property protection in connection with this technology and invention .\nsaid tim hale of russo & hale llp of palo alto , california , one of morfik ' s intellectual property attorneys .\nfor some time now , morfik has been recognized both in the industry and in the press for having conceived of and developed something that is truly inspirational . morfik has been working on this technology for a long time . we are helping morfik in pursuing all appropriate forms of intellectual property protection in connection with this technology and invention ,\nsaid tim hale of russo & hale llp of palo alto , california , one of morfik ' s intellectual property attorneys .\nmorfik allows the programmer to call javascript functions that reside in external files or directly embed javascript in morfik languages . however , these functions and embedded code will not be subject to the rigorous compiler checks that are performed on morfik code and the developer is responsible for debugging , cross - browser compatibility and maintenance of the external and the embedded javascript code .\nah sorry , bad wording on my part . i actually meant the database engine and middleware crap that morfik uses .\nbecause they used their ide to create a replica of gmail : urltoken a il _ demo [ morfik . com ]\nthanks for the response . what about morfik ' s support for parallel development with multiple developers on the same project ?\nso , i since morfik supports firebird intrinsically , i would say that yes , morfik can scale well to a larger environment without trouble . as for firebird support , it has one of the most active user communities on the web .\nthe html / xml / css / javascript code combination that the morfik compiler generates for running in the browser is entirely standards - based and compliant , communicating with the morfik - generated server components through standard http requests and web service standards .\naccess a network of experienced users and support resources which help you get the most out of the your morfik development environment .\n3 . 5 it is recommended to uninstall any firebird versions that already exist on my pc before installing morfik . why ?\nthe tight integration of de devewopment environment and de compiwers wif de morfik framework makes de creation of web services a simpwe task . web services , in fact , are used droughout de morfik framework , for accompwishing severaw tasks widout any devewoper coding .\ndevelopers familiar with these systems should feel comfortable working with morfik as they will appreciate the similarity to traditional desktop development environments and should have no trouble adjusting to how morfik uses web methods to invoke server - side processing . morfik could even be described as a tool for developing client / server systems , where both the client and the server use only web standards technology .\nexperienced visual basic developers should have very little trouble becoming productive with morfik bx . this version of morfik allows you to write not only the server side of your application in basic , but the code that will run within the browser as well .\nmorfik seems like great technology , but google web toolkit is in no way associated with morfik or based on its technology . there have been some rumors circulating on this list that have been causing some confusion , and i wanted to clarify .\nfrom their site :\nwhat is the morfik pioneers program ? the morfik pioneers program is for technology visionaries , commentators and practitioners who see the current web as an embryonic form of a global operating system and the webos as major development in this process . . . . the morfik pioneers program allows such enthusiastic individuals . . . to contribute to its evolution within this vision . . . . pioneers will be able to influence the direction of morfik ' s technology and to share insights about future direction\ngenerate morfikspace image file this option is used for managing the\nproject image\ncreated on amazon s3 during production deployment using the morfik integrated hosting . these images are accessible online ( from secure websites ) and can be deployed on selected morfik hosting servers .\nmorfik combines elements of all it specialization areas into the development of web applications in order to make the whole process more productive .\nall in all , morfik is one of the best development environments for building ajax - based rich internet applications ( ria ) .\ndetails of the purchase altium will acquire morfik in a scrip transaction with altium issuing 13 . 3 million fully paid ordinary shares ( representing between 14 % and 15 % of outstanding shares ) for 100 % of morfik\u2019s outstanding shares . all members of morfik\u2019s team will join altium and altium will acquire all morfik\u2019s ip and other assets , which are located in sydney , hobart , and kiev in the ukraine . morfik\u2019s ceo , aram mirkazemi , will join altium as chief of engineering , part of altium\u2019s senior management team . he will work with altium\u2019s founder and ceo / cto nick martin on defining r & d strategy and directing product development .\nwe are using svn for versioning . it is not integrated into morfik . and morfik has some problems ( not really designed for multiple developers ) , the project file itself stores too much information and some files are automatically deleted or renamed on the disk . it ' s troublesome but not hopeless , there are workarounds . and morfik guys say they will address these in future releases .\nso , in terms of support ( not community but staff ) you should not worry . it ' s still far from being a mature product but it does the job . our relationship with morfik is a love and hate one . i am quite sure our big project will be successfully completed with morfik , and i can do small enterprise solutions with morfik very ( i mean very ) fast . but i would also really think again to use morfik if we do a big project like we are doing now .\nusers of microsoft ' s visual basic should feel relatively at ease working within morfik ' s development environment . though not directly inspired by visual basic , morfik supports basic language in the form of a dialect that is not too different from microsoft ' s implementation .\nmorfik webos appsbuilder is described as \u201ca complete professional design tool for creating , managing and deploying dynamic web 2 . 0 applications . we first wrote about it in july 2007 ( see \u201cweb applications without tears\u201d ) . our main criticism at that time was its price - $ 5000 per developer . morfik has now dropped the price to $ 995 . visit the morfik web site at : urltoken .\nthis is good , challenging reading . i am a hopeful delphi and now morfik programmer hoping that both my programming environments will survive !\nmorfik\u2019s strongly - typed compiled languages follow a rigorous programming model that has made compilers the preferred tool for building large and complex applications .\nlol check the page source code . you can read a\ngenerated by morfik xs http / / www . morfik . com\non top . . . and then realize that the generated code is not compliant with xhtml or html strict . . . . so using ccs2 with this\nmega tool\nwill be another pain in the ass . good job pionners ! [ morfik . com ]\nbecause they give gmail as an example of the stuff that ' s not easy to do without morfik . or so they claim .\nfigure 4 : morfik 2 . 1 what ' s new site with the drop - down control used in place of some buttons .\nnot the answer you ' re looking for ? browse other questions tagged c # urltoken database nhibernate morfik or ask your own question .\nyou will see this message if a previous installation of morfik or a stand - alone version of firebird are detected on your system . firebird is the database engine used by morfik . strictly speaking you do not need to reinstall but it is highly recommended that you do .\nthe first professionaw license for morfik was by acqwired by greenpeace internationaw in october , 2006 , and two monds water , awtium depwoyed de first commerciaw appwication buiwt wif morfik . it was a mashup wif urltoken appwications which permitted a hierarchicaw view of aww projects managed drough urltoken .\nyes you can . apart from the ability to import data from other databases , morfik allows you to create applications that access multiple databases . these can be separate firebird databases ( morfik\u2019s built - in databases ) or from different database management systems ( dbms ) such as mysql , ms sql , oracle to name a few . click here to find out more about morfik ' s support for abstract data sources .\na monf water , morfik chess was made avaiwabwe on morfik labs . awdough a few oder browser - based chess games had awready been reweased ( de most notabwe by dougwas bagnaww ) , morfik ' s was de first dat awwowed bof singwe and muwti - pwayer modes . furder , de singwe - pwayer mode utiwized one of de first javascript - powered chess engines dat couwd cawcuwate moves beyond 3 - pwy .\ncloud / web application design \u2013 the web - apps that will run across the \u201csea of devices\u201d . this is the business of morfik .\nfollowing are instructions for running multiple morfik applications run on a single port when deploying your applications manually ( not using the deployment wizard ) .\nframework path this field allows the user to specify an alternate path for the morfik framework which will be used in compiling the current project .\nin august , 2006 , a review of morfik in de context of devewoping web appwications sowewy in c # appeared in de magazine dev .\naccess was , along with delphi , one of the primary sources of inspiration for morfik due to its famed ease - of - use .\nbeing a morfik user for the last 2 - 3 months , trying to do a quite large project . i totally understand your concern .\nmorfik says that scriptor , a utility built into their webos appsbuilder platform , enables development of applications for products such as the iphone . to prove that point , morfik used scriptor to develop ichess , a working example of an iphone application . that link is the iphone version , but see also urltoken for a browser version . it is a chess app , a favorite prototyping app of morfik . it is running on ec2 now and can be used by purchasers of the iphone on friday . also developers can download the appsbuilder with scriptor now from morfik\u2019s homepage .\nmorfik , however , allows the use of object pascal to program not only the server side of a web application , but its browser side as well . morfik 2 . x has an advanced form designer and a large number of design - related features added to its visual editors . programming a morfik application is , in many ways , very similar to programming a delphi application . the morfik framework uses many concepts that will be immediately familiar to any delphi developer , from high - level objects such as forms to the smaller helper classes such as string lists .\nbesharati : morfik as a company has been developing the technologies which comprise the webos appsbuilder for the past seven years and all the sophisticated stuff that morfik does is standards based . all technologies which become accepted and actively used web standards are being and will continue to be incorporated into the toolset that is available to the morfik developer and not only that but it will be leveraged to propel developer productivity to even higher levels .\nmorfik requires that project files are kept on a local hard disk . the reason is that the morfik database server needs to have exclusive access to the project database file ( . mxd ) and that is not possible on shares ( mapped network drives via windows networking or samba ) .\nthe first commerciawwy reweased version of morfik awso supported an impwementation of de java wanguage syntax cawwed morfikj . support for dis wanguage syntax was dropped wif de rewease of morfik 2 . 0 and its users moved to de c # syntax due to its cwose proximity to dat of morfikj .\nwhat does this message mean ?\na version of firebird is already installed on your system . do you want to install morfik firebird ?\nbitwise : i understand that morfik has taken out patents on some technologies . can you explain what these patents protect and why they are necessary ?\nfor those who see morfik as a way to develop their own pc - based web - apps today ( most morfik customers today ) , we would hope you will stick around and work with us as we undertake the next stage of this journey . at the very least you will be able to benefit from the work we intend to do \u2013 work which we hope will take morfik\u2019s web - application development model to the next level .\nwhile other companies concentrate on segregating different aspects of web application design and development , morfik takes a different approach . in line with its basic philosophy of simplicity and empowerment , morfik is committed to removing the distinction between designers and developers and instead brings the power of sophisticated design tools to a development environment . at the same time , morfik is committed to making these powerful features as easy to use as possible , benefiting both designers and developers .\nmorfik add - on packages dramatically increase the speed of development through widgets with ready - made functionality and seamless integration with external libraries and web services .\nmorfik supports a single programming language , but that language does not have syntax of its own ; only a set of semantic rules . on top of these rules , morfik implements three syntaxes \u2013 pascal , basic , and c # \u2013 so that you can use the language syntax of your choice .\nmorfik integrates aww de components reqwired to buiwd a web - based appwication into a singwe package , incwuding a firebird database and an apache web server .\nin addition to morfik ' s own web site urltoken , de company has a set of showcase appwications , buiwt wif morfik , which are used in conjunction wif de web site . these appwications incwude : discussion forums , issue tracker and onwine videos web site dat cwosewy resembwes de youtube web site .\nif you want an app in a short time and not very robust morfik is indicated , if you want something more i do not recommend it .\na couple of weeks ago google released its google web toolkit ( gwt ) and almost immediately there were rumors of an alliance between google and morfik , the web os vendor which has a javascript converter as one of its main products . the reason ? gwt bore more than a casual resemblance to morfik .\nwith morfik version 3 and altium designer release 10 , both companies have reached their next inflection point . at this point we have chosen to join forces to pursue the next stage . we believe that together altium and morfik can empower those who choose to develop the device - based ecosystems that will be needed .\nmorfik technology pty ltd . , an australian company , is the developer of morfik , a set of visual designers , compilers and a framework combined in an integrated development environment ( ide ) aimed at developing ajax applications in a high - level language such as java , c # , basic or object pascal .\nhello abdu yes i accept criticism , and morfik by it self is totally free of charge , the two small project i deployed we do not pay , and use our existing infrastructure , for other project , yes my customer will need to pay for the server hosting , and have to pay to me too for the develop , but no for morfik . that what i mean . ( i think we need to support morfik when we sell some project ) . liriano\nmorfik redefines web development by combining graphical design and visual programming in a single environment , dramatically reducing the time required to build modern web applications that provide rich and engaging user experiences . morfik enables developers to produce professional user interfaces without the help of a graphic designer or the need to use specialised graphics design software . a key enabler for this is the ability of all user interface objects to manage their graphical properties during the design process and while the application is running . this means that user interface objects are aware of both their graphical and functional states . morfik provides a powerful and yet simple model for defining graphical properties , harnessing the power of the morfik ribbon and an extensive gallery of graphical effects . you will be amazed how easy it is to create stunning visual effects in morfik !\n3 . 4 what does this message mean ?\na version of firebird is already installed on your system . do you want to install morfik firebird ?\nbitwise : let\u2019s say that i want to use the development features of morfik but display some data in a flash - based \u2018front end\u2019 . is that possible ?\nif there is something preventing people from writing great applications , it certainly is not javascript\u2019s feature set . and this is what the morfik folks got fundamentaly wrong .\nthis info is obsolete . for example in subsequent releases the question of creating clean urls was addressed in the product . that is related with morfik 1 . x only ; ) also , you are able to deploy your project as iis plugin or apache\nextension\nor even as browser only . you can using of javascript inside of morfik too . calling to external js functions or write such functions inside your code . invoking of your morfik code through js too . manipulation through dom is available too . there was even css examples in old morfik versions like their first morfikmenu . sometimes reading the documentation can give the right answers faster .\n\u201ci\u2019m seriously excited about morfik . i love it . as i was reading through the morfik site my eyes got as big as saucers ! i was literally bouncing on my seat saying , \u2018that\u2019s what i\u2019ve been looking for ! morfik made me realise , \u2018hey , i\u2019ve done this before . i know how to do this ! \u2019 i wanted to start putting stuff on the form , compiling it , and running it . it ' s the best investment i ever made .\nmorfik 2 . 0 installations have full compatibility with previous releases . each version of morfik 2 . 0 uses a unique installation folder ( unless changed during installation ) . this means different installations can co - exist and even run in parallel . in contrast the project folder and the application settings folder are shared by all installations .\nthe generated code by morfik has cross - browser compatibility . applications that are created by morfik ( for example this site ) can be accessed by firefox , ie6 , ie7 , safari , opera and chrome browsers . there have been some issues with ie8 beta which we will fix as soon as the final version is released .\ni still do not yet see the concept of \u201cecosystems\u201d and how it pertains to morfik or how it will help me\u2026or maybe do\u2026i just don\u2019t know . morfik can make a web app act like like a desktop app in many ways from development to deployment . i love the ease of deployment . i , like many morfik developers , come from a delphi background \u2013 we just like to help each other and make a strong use of forums and alike . if \u201cecosystems\u201d means easy cloud deployment to morfik then that is great . i guess my main concern after reading the executive letters is that i hope morfik 3 . 0 ( and 3 . 5 and 4 . 0 ) will continue towards release as it is currently presented . i bought 2 . x based on 3 . 0\u2019s description , mission and feature set .\nmorfik provides a wide range of easy - to - use advanced graphical tools without resorting to an external image editing tool or requiring advanced graphics skills on the part of the developer . based on the developer\u2019s design specification , morfik automatically generates images at compile time and efficiently incorporates them into html and javascript at runtime through the highly effective image - bundling technique performed by the compiler . unlike other tools for building rich internet applications , morfik achieves this without the need for proprietary extensions for the browser .\nthat was a couple of weeks ago , well before today ' s press release . i await with interest google ' s response to morfik ' s press release .\nthe morfik development environment , many of its database - related concepts and the morfik framework have been closely modeled on similar features in access . the multi - band forms and the stored queries with their visual designer are two such examples . morfik ' s choice of built - in database engine was also , in someways , influenced by access . this is because firebird provides the same ease of movement , having the entire database contained in a single file , as you get from an access mdb file .\nin september 2005 , it demonstrated a pre - beta version of its fwagship product , morfik at de web 2 . 0 conference . [ 2 ] morfik was a major sponsor of dis conference . [ 3 ] rumors spread just before de conference dat robert scobwe , microsoft ' s wead evangewist , dought dat microsoft shouwd buy morfik , [ 4 ] however , dis was qwickwy waid to rest by scobwe himsewf . [ 5 ] at de conference , morfik showed how web appwications couwd be designed for bof onwine as weww as offwine use , via its ' unpwugged ' vision , by demonstrating an ' unpwugged ' version of googwe ' s gmaiw dat couwd function offwine .\nthis info is obsolete . for example [ quote ] in subsequent releases the question of creating clean urls was addressed in the product . [ / quote ] that is related with morfik 1 . x only ; ) also , you are able to deploy your project as iis plugin or apache\nextension\nor even as browser only . you can using of javascript inside of morfik too . calling to external js functions or write such functions inside your code . invoking of your morfik code through js too . manipulation through dom is available too . there was even css examples in old morfik versions like their first morfikmenu . sometimes reading the documentation can give the right answers faster .\nmorfik is clearly the provider of the technology for web - applications . although this has been historically focused on serving solutions to browsers in pcs , with morfik 3 this has moved to more direct support for ipads and iphones . these are still general purpose personal computers but they are the first step in moving beyond the pc - based browser .\nmorfik is an innovative australian software tool vendor with a strong emphasis on research and development in software tools and web technologies . the founders and technical staff of morfik have successful track records in developing market leading products , technologies in computer aided design and delivering on - demand business services to the international banking industry as well as other related areas .\nanoder reason for which morfik has been criticized is dat it aimed at software devewopers not web devewopers : some say dat morfik ' s emphasis on coding in an object - oriented wanguage such as object pascaw or c # instead of directwy coding in javascript significantwy under - utiwizes de skiwws and knowwedge of existing web devewopers , de vast majority of whom are far more skiwwed in css , html and javascript dan in java . morfik however , chose to focus on de traditionaw desktop and cwient / server software devewoper .\naltium has been using morfik ' s technology and development tools for a number of years in the development of its own web - based infrastructure for the electronics design process .\nsearch paths this field allows the user to specify a series of folders in which morfik will look for modules which are referenced in the project but not a part of it .\nsydney , australia \u2013 16 september 2010 \u2013 australian global software company altium has announced it intends to acquire morfik technology . the deal is subject to due diligence now under way .\nfigure 5 : a secondary menu from morfik . com . this offers options to navigate to different download lists once the user enters the download area from the top level menu .\nmorfik is quite limited web development environment for a very basic web development . even if it gives some benefits in the very beginning in long term it will tie you up .\nin may , 2006 , googwe reweased googwe web toowkit . due to de significant simiwarity to morfik ' s javascript syndesis technowogy , significant media and bwogsphere discussion commenced as commentators debated de possibwe rewationships and partnerships between morfik and googwe . gwt ' s manager , bret taywor offered a direct response to de technowogy issue , by saying dat gwt did not use any morfik technowogy . the debate extended to patent rights and potentiaw wawsuits ( for exampwe , newswire and zdnet ) . initiawwy , various critics incwuding padfinder qwestioned wheder any actuaw patent appwications had been fiwed , but dese criticism were waid to rest when at weast one of morfik ' s patent appwications was made pubwicwy avaiwabwe by de uspto itsewf . [ 6 ]\nwe chose not to use firebird as the db ( morfik supports it natively ) and going with postgresql over odbc . there are issues to overcome there too . we had to dive in and modify ( override ) our own security wrapper for postgre etc . but overall , morfik integrates with it quite fine . you should be prepared to small annoyances though .\n( the indy sockets library is an open - source library that supports http and many other protocols . it is used in morfik when calling a webservice published by another xapp . )\nmorfik - built applications are , by default , stateless on the server - side , which makes them lightweight in memory consumption and ideally suited for load balancing in server farm environments .\nto get a better sense of just how familiar morfik should feel to a delphi developer , take a look at the source code for one of the forms in the morfik fx bookcollector sample application . a careful examination will reveal that although there are some differences to the source code of a unit that contains a delphi form , there are obviously many more similarities .\nrecent recognition of the value of mapping a high - level language to javascript by key stalwarts of the ajax world has confirmed the viability and strategic importance of morfik technology ' s many years of pioneering work in this area . morfik ' s vision of ' browser as computing platform ' embodied by its javascript synthesis technology , ' jst ' is now gaining mainstream acceptance .\nhello rafael . then morfik is not totally free of charge , is necessary to buy certain packages to be able to publish . i hope that you accept criticism , and thank you .\nthis group is composed of those who either professionally or as hobbyists develop applications for desktop platforms such as windows , linux or os x . if you fall into this group , especially if you are a professional developer , you should feel right at home with morfik . in introducing rapid application development ( rad ) aspects into web development , morfik has developed a tool that works in a similar fashion to visual development tools such as visual studio , delphi and netbeans . in fact , morfik has expanded on this base without making the resulting environment any harder to use .\nthe community of expertise that has developed around morfik and its technology is a precious resource for this undertaking . we see the morfik customer base today ( something that we would like to see grow significantly ) as an important starting point for the evolution of a community of web - application developers who can develop the web - applications that are an important part of these future ecosystems .\nrecent recognition of the value of mapping a high - level language to javascript by key stalwarts of the ajax world has confirmed the viability and strategic importance of morfik technology many years of pioneering work in this area . morfik ' s vision of\nbrowser as computing platform\nembodied by its javascript synthesis technology ,\njst\n( patent pending ) is now gaining mainstream acceptance .\nto the visual designer , morfik offers a canvas on which to paint a website . a quick look at the bookcollector sample that comes with the product will show that almost no code went into creating that application . anyone with the skill set necessary to create the overall design for a website should approach morfik as a design tool to build a website in only a short time .\nmorfik ' s pages are therefore entities that represent a certain application state that the user will view within the browser . when you design a page are defining an application state and naiming it so that it can later be referenced by other parts of the application . pages are published and made identifiable by their names as morfik defines a valid url for them , within your application .\nthttpresponse class in the morfik framework provides various fields for setting these headers . setting http response headers is something that would most likely be done in the context of implementing a custom http server .\nin december 2010 , native connectivity to postgresql is made avaiwabwe to morfik users as a freewy downwoadabwe package . this add - on package awso provides connectivity to mysql and ms sql server databases .\nyes , applications created with morfik can be deployed to an iis web server . please see the deployment on windows article for specific instructions on how to deploy your application to different versions of iis .\nyes , applications created with morfik can be deployed to an apache web server . to find out more , click here if deploying on linux platform or for windows environment click on deployment on windows .\nthis article requires updates for compliance with morfik 3 . further information might be found on the navigation menus and organizing your applications functionality talk page . ( ml ) ( 27 - 04 - 2010 )\nthis paragraph requires updates for compliance with morfik 3 . further information might be found on the navigation menus and organizing your applications functionality talk page . ( ml ) ( 30 - 04 - 2010 )\nrecent recognition of the value of mapping a high - level language to javascript by key stalwarts of the ajax world has confirmed the viability and strategic importance of morfik technology pty ltd ' s many years of pioneering work in this area . morfik ' s vision of\nbrowser as computing platform\nembodied by its javascript synthesis technology ,\njst\n( patent pending ) is now gaining mainstream acceptance .\nmorfik received qwite a bit of criticism for not awwowing devewopers to access css stywesheets for de sites dey are creating and for not producing an appwication which couwd have cwean and meaningfuw urls . morfik uses a totawwy visuaw approach to stywes and stywesheets which tends to be frowned upon by web devewopers for being non - standard . in subseqwent reweases de qwestion of creating cwean urls was addressed in de product .\nmorfik ' s design and development software includes the world ' s first and most powerful javascript compiler , a relational database engine , advanced graphical design tools , customisable ajax controls and native debugging facilities for delivering modern web applications . applications created by morfik do not require special browser plug - ins and can be published to the web by just the push of a button right out of the development environment .\ni would like to share some of my thoughts on the whole altium + morfik equation , why we are doing this , what we are trying to achieve here and how this might all pan out .\nongoing devewopment of de freeware version of de toow ( version 3 . 0 . 8 . 1 ) reweased in december 2010 has ceased . officiaw future pwans for morfik have not been provided by awtium .\nthey just give me a email with subject\nconfirmation of your morfik pioneers registration\nand content : thank you for applying to be part of the morfik pioneers program . your application is being reviewed by the pioneers coordinator who is responsible for providing successful applicants with the login details to the program . i just wonder how hard would they just giving people direct access to their vapour - buzzword - like application ?\non our website we have established \u00e2\u20ac\u02dcmorfik labs\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 where we and some of our test developers are placing appsbuilder sample examples ( with source ) . these sample applications cover websites , business apps , games , mashups etc . they are at different stages of development and are focused on pushing the edges of what can run in the current breed of browsers . the chess program in morfik labs is an example of this .\nlong - term web developers that are used to a mainstream web development model may question the radically different approach morfik brings to the table . we ask that you read on with an open mind . just like any tool , familiarity brings productivity . although morfik presents a different way of developing applications , you will find that once you get used to it you will wonder how you ever got by without it .\nmorfik uses the free pascal compiler for generating the server binary for windows and linux platforms . the executable is not a pre - compiled generic server / database stub . every executable that is generated is different .\nin may 2010 , morfik 3 . 0 went into beta testing introducing a change in de way appwication and websites are designed in order to provide direct support for search engine optimization and faciwitate de process of designing de navigationaw organization of de appwication , uh - hah - hah - hah . morfik 3 awso furder extends de package features introduced in version 2 . 1 , awwowing for de creation of more compwex widgets .\nthe community is small , morfik developers though try to help you and answer almost all your questions . it was one of my concerns before purchasing it , but it ' s not a big deal actually ."]}
{"id": 55138, "summary": [{"text": "pacific sunwear of california , inc. , branded as pacsun , is a united states-based retail clothing brand rooted in the youth oriented culture and lifestyle of california .", "topic": 31}, {"text": "the company sells lifestyle apparel , along with footwear and accessories designed for teens and young adults .", "topic": 31}, {"text": "as of late 2011 , the company operated over 800 stores in all 50 states and puerto rico .", "topic": 7}, {"text": "pacsun is headquartered in anaheim , california and operates a distribution center in olathe , kansas .", "topic": 7}, {"text": "the company 's regional directors , district managers and store positions are located throughout the united states and puerto rico .", "topic": 18}, {"text": "the company went bankrupt in april 2016 and is now owned by golden gate capital . ", "topic": 23}], "title": "pacsun", "paragraphs": ["in the tables above , the \u0093pacsun\u0094 reportable segment includes operations of pacsun stores , pacsun outlet stores and pacsun e - commerce . the \u0093demo\u0094 reportable segment\nfeaturing an assortment of graphics , our exclusive collection with rae sremmurd dropped today in pacsun stores and online at pacsun . com . shop the collection here : urltoken about pacsun : pacsun is dedicated to delivering an exclusive collection of the most relevant brands and styles to a community of inspired youth . curated in los angeles . connect with pacsun : visit the pacsun website : urltoken . . . follow pacsun on instagram : urltoken . . . follow pacsun on twitter : urltoken . . . like pacsun on facebook : urltoken . . . sign up for the pacsun rewards program : urltoken . . . show less\npacsun to close all d . e . m . o . stores \u2013 wwd\ndream in every shade of white . billabong fade to white collection 2016 | pacsun\npacsun filed for bankruptcy in april ; it has 593 stores , nine of which are in orange county .\npacsun filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in april 2016 after experiencing years of declining profits and store closings .\npacsun filed for bankruptcy in april . it will revert from a publicly traded company after golden gate capital assumes ownership .\nthe team page shows other community members , has a wall for members to leave comments , and lists coupons members can use at any pacsun store to save on buying the newest fashions . there is also a blog that has entries dating back to 2007 with topics such as \u201cpacsun\u2019s battle of the brands , \u201d \u201cflickr pick : summer\u2019s almost over , \u201d and \u201cwin a pair of pacsun denim . \u201d\nalthough this variety surely brings in teens , it\u2019s pacsun\u2019s approach to connecting with its consumers online that differentiates it and shows its innovative sense of business . for example , whether a skater , surfer , or snowboarder , pacsun shoppers can join the pacsun team to connect with other teens across the country . the simple description states , \u201cjoin the community . win stuff . meet the team . get sponsored . \u201d\npacsun has declined to comment on the matter at this time , but all signs seem to indicate that the company is surfing into the sunset .\nan affiliate of golden gate capital previously lent pacsun $ 60 million . the group\u2019s portfolio includes eddie bauer , payless shoesource and california pizza kitchen .\nand , as with any well - positioned e - com company , pacsun has a page on facebook , myspace , twitter , and youtube .\n\u201ci\u2019ve been a long time admirer of pacsun , \u201d he said . \u201cfor many years pacsun championed the action sports market and brought a number of great brands to malls and consumers across the country . i think it\u2019s fair to say that pacsun has endured its fair share of challenges and hurdles over the past three , four , five years . and i\u2019m equally excited about re - energizing the passion , creativity , and a relentless customer focus within our team . \u201d\nanaheim - based retailer pacsun will not auction its assets in bankruptcy , instead it will go private under a new owner , private equity firm golden gate capital .\nexecutives at pacsun , also known as pacific sunwear of california , inc . , include gar jackson , vice president of investor relations , and michael henry , chief financial officer . in the second quarter earnings call on september 3 , gary schoenfeld introduced himself as pacsun\u2019s new ceo and explained why he was excited to take the position .\npacsun is expected to use its bankruptcy to rein in its high store costs of around $ 140 million a year , either by shrinking its store footprint or renegotiating its rents .\npacific sunwear , operating under two distinct retail concepts , is a leading specialty retailer of everyday casual apparel , accessories and footwear designed to meet the needs of active teens and young adults . as of april 2 , 2005 , the company operated 751 pacsun stores , 85 pacsun outlet stores and 169 d . e . m . o . stores for a total of 1 , 005 stores in 50 states and puerto rico . pacsun ' s web site address is urltoken and merchandise carried at d . e . m . o . stores can be found at urltoken .\nupdate ( april 7 ) : this morning , pacsun announced its restructuring plan under chapter 11 bankruptcy . with the help of golden gate capital , pacsun will go from being a publicly traded company to a private one , and receive investments in the form of $ 20 million from ggc . the firm has also agreed to convert more than 65 % of pacsun & apos ; s debt into new equity . so what in the hell does that mean ? as stephen lubben , a bankruptcy expert at seton hall university , explains to us ,\npacsun owes , i believe , $ 60 million dollars to golden gate capital . basically , [ ggc ] have agreed to forgive about two - thirds of that debt in exchange for becoming the owner . they & apos ; ve also agreed to put some new money into the company .\nadditionally , pacsun also is receiving a $ 100 million credit line from wells fargo , which will help it navigate season - to - season swings in cash flow .\n\u0093 segment reporting \u0096 the company operates exclusively in the retail apparel industry in which the company distributes , designs and produces clothing , accessories , footwear and related products catering to the teenage / young adult demographic through primarily mall - based retail stores . the company has identified four operating segments ( pacsun , pacsun outlet , demo , and one thousand steps ) as defined by sfas 131 , \u0093disclosures about segments of an enterprise and related information . \u0094 e - commerce operations for pacsun and demo are included in their respective operating segments . the four operating segments have been aggregated into three reportable segments ( pacsun , demo and one thousand steps ) . information for the first nine months of each of fiscal 2006 and 2005 concerning each of the three reportable segments is set forth below ( all amounts in thousands except number of stores ) :\nare you a big fan of pacsun or d . e . m . o . ? tell your fellow fools why or why not on our pacific sunwear discussion board . dave marino - nachison can be reached at dmarnach @ urltoken .\nour chief executive officer , who is our chief operating decision maker ( codm ) , decided during the first quarter of fiscal 2006 that he did not view e - commerce as anything more than another \u0093store\u0094 within the pacsun and demo operating segments that sold the same merchandise as our pacsun and demo mall - based stores . due to the fact that e - commerce sales have never exceeded 1 . 4 % of total sales for any reporting period , and we do not\non his pacsun tenure so far :\nthe honest answer is i would have liked to have made more progress by now ,\nhe said .\ni ' m hopeful that we ' ll begin to see a demonstrable shift .\nall of pacsun ' s sales are rung up in the us and puerto rico . the company ' s largest markets are california ( its home state ) , texas , and florida , which combined account for more than a quarter of its stores .\nthough pacsun & apos ; s stockholders certainly aren & apos ; t happy , fans of the store can rest assured that at least for now , pacsun isn & apos ; t going away . in fact , a letter released today by the retailer & apos ; s ceo , gary h . schoenfeld , states ,\nduring this process , we intend to operate business as usual with no plans at this time to close any stores .\nadditionally , schoenfeld writes that this process should not affect customers in any way .\npacsun is a leading specialty retailer offering a cross - section of emerging brands and trending fashion through the lens of los angeles . throughout the contemporary , streetwear and active lifestyle markets , we\u2019ve partnered with the best brands to constantly offer curated collections , rare products and collaborations .\nhenry announced total sales for pacsun\u2019s second quarter were $ 243 million . and although the company ended the quarter with 916 stores versus 938 a year ago , he also announced e - commerce revenue growth of 11 % to $ 9 million , up from last year\u2019s $ 8 million .\nchange of heart : after meetings with several pacsun directors ,\ni was confident that the board understood the realities of what it would take to turn the business .\nto get to know the company , he visited stores in 18 states during his first year on the job .\nwhen pacsun filed for bankruptcy , it had plans to go private with the san francisco - based private equity firm , making it the third orange county retailer \u2013 following foothill ranch - based wet seal and huntington beach - based quiksilver \u2013 in two years to file for bankruptcy and go private .\nin q3 , same - store sales at d . e . m . o . rose nearly 20 % , while pacsun managed\nonly\na 13 . 2 % boost . for the first nine months , d . e . m . o .\ncomps\nare up more than 25 % .\nall in the family : his two older children have worked at pacsun ; his daughter was up until 4 a . m . the day after thanksgiving helping the company prepare for the black friday rush .\nthey tried as best they could to not let people know their last name ,\nschoenfeld said .\nmore than a simple clothing company , pacsun offers accessories , swimwear , sandals , t - shirts , and tank tops for boys and girls . for girls , locations offer dresses , skirts , handbags , and fashion tops . for boys , the company offers board shorts , polos , hoodies , headphones , and sunglasses .\n\u201ci feel very good about the direction we\u2019re headed in our product assortments as it relates to core , \u201d schoenfeld said . \u201csimilarly , i think that with subject to some fine tuning , the value piece is getting better . from a projection standpoint , we need to make the brands the bigger part of what we do in pacsun . \u201d\nreportable segments ( pacsun and demo ) were experiencing negative same store sales results , higher markdowns , and deleveraging of significant expense categories due to negative same store sales . in addition , the table within the \u0093segment reporting\u0094 section of note 2 to the financial statements specifies the contribution margin of each reportable segment for fiscal 2006 through october 28 , 2006 .\nlooking to cop some stylish men\u2019s jeans ? pacsun has all the jeans for men you need to set up your new favorite look . whether you\u2019re looking for skinny jeans , slim fit jeans , destroyed jeans , or biker jeans , we\u2019ve got you covered . for any guy who wants to be more fashionable , skinny jeans are a must . pacsun\u2019s skinny jeans for men offer the perfect balance of style and comfort . men\u2019s skinny jeans are perfect for almost any occasion . whether you\u2019re hanging with your buds , heading out on a date , or just chillin\u2019 at home , skinny jeans are always a great option . if you\u2019re not into the look or fit of skinny jeans , check out our selection of slim fit jeans . slim fit jeans are the perfect choice for men who are looking for an all - purpose pair of jeans . great for almost any occasion , and available in a variety of stretches and washes , you\u2019re sure to find a pair of slim fit jeans you\u2019ll love . for the dude who prizes comfort above all , we have a selection of straight jeans . maximize your comfort without sacrificing style in pacsun\u2019s straight jeans for men . available in active stretch , vertical stretch , and comfort stretch , our straight jeans move and stretch with you . once you\u2019ve got the basics covered , check out a trendy pair of ripped and destroyed jeans . pacsun\u2019s collection of ripped jeans will help you put together an edgier , more street - inspired look . destroyed and ripped jeans are so popular , we offer them in a range of different styles . fans of the look can also grab a pair of biker jeans , which come in a variety of different styles and washes . characterized by ribbed paneling and exposed hardware , biker jeans are guaranteed to take your style to the next level . you can even find skinny , ripped biker jeans for the ultimate edge . pacsun\u2019s collection of jeans for men has everything you\u2019re looking for and more . from form - fitting and trendy skinny jeans to edgy and fashionable biker jeans , there\u2019s something for everyone . find the right men\u2019s jeans for you at pacsun !\npacsun will take a pretax charge for the closures of between $ 35 million and $ 50 million for lease terminations , employee severance charges , inventory reserves and agency fees . in the spring , the company closed 74 d . e . m . o . stores that it described as underperforming , and in october announced they would discontinue their footwear chain one thousand steps .\nthe company ' s d . e . m . o . chain was a big driver . the traditional pacsun and outlet stores , which offer surf - themed apparel , have performed well , but d . e . m . o . - - inspired by hip - hop and targeting a slightly older , higher - paying customer - - has done it one better .\nkeeping in line with its southern california style , pacsun carries brands such as billabong , fox , hurley , volcom , bullhead , o\u2019neill , nollie , roxy , kirra , rip curl , rvca , dc , lucy love , element , wesc , quicksilver , vans , nike , zoo york , and nixon . the company also distributes items under its own brand , vurt .\ntwo days ago , reports circulated indicating pacific sunwear , better known as pacsun , is set to file for chapter 11 bankruptcy . with that news , the retailer & apos ; s stocks plummeted\u2014they currently sit at just 10 cents per share . ( this time a year ago , they were around $ 2 . 50 . ) the question here , of course , is what happened ?\nshred or die , another link on the pacsun web site , lists its goal as being \u201cthe world\u2019s best destination for action sport video , with a focus on skateboarding , snowboarding , surfing , bmx , and fmx . \u201d launched in 2007 , the site is a collaboration between or die networks , the creators of funnieordie . com , and tony hawk , skateboarding icon and filmmaker .\nfirst impressions : after being offered the pacsun job ,\ni went out and looked at some of the stores ,\nschoenfeld said .\ni called back and said , ' no , thank you . ' i didn ' t like what i saw .\nhe said he was put off by the cluttered stores , excessive discounting and the lack of authentic surf and sports brands .\nwith nearly 1 , 000 retail locations , one strong and interactive e - commerce site , and annual revenues of more than $ 1 billion , pacsun is clearly a force to be reckoned with as an apparel and accessories retailer . what\u2019s shocking is that the company started as a small surf shop in newport beach in 1980 and is now one of the top names in the teen fashion world .\nduring fiscal 2006 , both pacsun and demo have experienced negative same store sales results , increased markdown rates , and deleveraging of operating expenses . these facts are disclosed on a combined basis at page 17 of the referenced 10 - q in the md & a discussion under the captions \u0093gross margin\u0094 and \u0093selling , general , and administrative expenses . \u0094 we believe that this disclosure is appropriate as both of the principal\nthe gig : chief executive of teen retailer pacific sunwear of california inc . since 2009 . the anaheim seller of surf and skate apparel , which has reported sales declines and losses for the last nine quarters , is struggling to recover from the recession and has lost business to trendier competitors such as forever 21 , h & m ; and aeropostale . pacsun has about 850 stores , most of them in malls .\nour four operating segments into one reportable segment and began reporting three reportable segments ( pacsun , demo , one thousand steps ) . pacsun and outlet continue to be aggregated due to their similar economic characteristics and other aggregation criteria as noted in sfas 131 paragraph 17 ( i . e . , similar revenue trends , typically less than one percent difference in gross margins , same merchandise sold , same vendors , similar customer base , same distribution ) . in updating our segment disclosure , we inadvertently overlooked the requirements of paragraphs 33 - 35 of sfas 131 which call for restatement of prior period data in the updated composition and discussion of the changes . we propose in future filings , beginning with our upcoming 10 - k for the fiscal year ending february 3 , 2007 , to provide financial statement disclosure similar in content to the following :\nbased on these facts , we believe our existing disclosures adequately address what has impacted our business during fiscal 2006 for our pacsun and demo reportable segments . further , we do not believe that providing specific segmented disclosures in our md & a is necessary for a reader to clearly understand our current year performance . we respectfully request that we be permitted to provide expanded disclosure in future filings as it becomes appropriate to provide additional information specifically tailored to the performance of an individual segment .\na major factor here is that malls , where most pacsun shops are located , generally have seen decreasing foot traffic in recent years thanks to the booming online - shopping industry . in 2015 , the new york times reported that\nabout 80 percent of the country\u2019s 1 , 200 malls are considered healthy , reporting vacancy rates of 10 percent or less .\nbut that is down from\n94 percent in 2006 ,\naccording to a real estate industry research group . also , last year u . s . news reported foot traffic for retailers in the months of november and december fell from 35 billion visits in 2010 to 17 . 3 billion visits in 2013 .\nwe note the staff\u0092s comment and respectfully advise the staff that we believe our previous disclosure contained in our quarterly report on form 10 - q for the quarter ended october 28 , 2006 adequately addresses the performance of our reportable segments . specifically , within the \u0093net sales\u0094 section of the \u0093results of operations\u0094 component of our md & a at pages 16 and 17 of that report , we provided specific discussion of pacsun and demo comparable store sales results and product categories of strength and weakness in sales for these reportable segments . we did not do so for one thousand steps as it is a new concept test of only 9 stores out of our total of 1 , 169 stores . we did not view it then or now as a material contributor to our overall company performance . we did include a specific discussion of our initial contribution margin expectations for one thousand steps in the \u0093segment reporting\u0094 section of note 2 to the financial statements .\nin addition to the codm decision noted in our response to comment number 5 above , there were two key business developments that brought about our decision to change the composition and disclosure of our reportable segments for fiscal 2006 . first , our profit performance has not met our initial expectations for fiscal 2006 , particularly for our demo concept . second , we launched a new store concept , one thousand steps , in april 2006 . based on demo\u0092s current year performance not meeting expectations and the launch of the new concept , we no longer viewed our operating segments as having similar economic characteristics as we had in the past . we had previously believed that the performance of the demo segment would continue its convergence with the performance of the pacsun segment in terms of revenue trends , gross margins and private label penetration . however , with the less favorable than expected performance of our business in fiscal 2006 , we were no longer experiencing the convergence that we had originally anticipated and felt that providing broader information with regard to the three reportable segments would represent improved disclosure . we therefore discontinued aggregating\nfrom the late \u201990s to the mid - aughts , pacsun was pretty much the one - stop shop for teens to get the latest skate - and surf - inspired gear . by stocking mass - market outdoor brands like billabong , quiksilver , and burton , it dressed an entire generation of kids in california - cool vibes . but in more recent years , the brand seemed to be repositioning itself as a streetwear haven . it changed its logo to be more modern and less sunshine - heavy . then it launched collaborations with been trill , the jenner girls , kanye west , and most recently fear of god , all of which seemed to indicate that the company & apos ; s days of oversize board shorts were behind it . in fact , it seemed ahead of the curve with these moves toward\ncool kid\nbrands . but the news of the bankruptcy means that its repositioning was either too late or too difficult to actually pull off in such a large operation , or that collaborating with tastemakers and\nit\nbrands on limited - run gear simply does little for a brand & apos ; s bottom line in the short term .\namazon prime day - and - a - half expected to set new record , $ 3 . 4b\npacific sunwear of california inc . said friday that it would be closing its remaining 154 d . e . m . o . stores\nas soon as is practical ,\nwhich follows a strategic review of the business that was announced in october .\npacific sunwear of california inc . said friday that it would be closing its remaining 154 d . e . m . o . stores \u201cas soon as is practical , \u201d which follows a strategic review of the business that was announced in october .\nseparately , the retailer also said it is closing a distribution center in anaheim , calif . , relocating the operations to olathe , kan . the distribution center will most likely close by april . \u201cin analyzing our operations , it became clear that we can better leverage our existing capacity at our olathe distribution center to improve the efficiency of our supply chain , better service our stores and reduce certain costs , \u201d sally frame kasaks , chairman and chief executive officer , said in a statement .\nshares of the skate and surf retailer plunged 5 percent to close at $ 12 . 28 on friday .\nrelocating the distribution operations will cost about $ 3 million in pretax charges during the next two quarters .\namazon prime day - and - a - half expected to set new record , $ 3 . 4 b\nysaturday night look inspiration , courtesy of a paris couture week attendee . # wwdfashion # streetstyle # theyarewearing ( \ud83d\udcf7 : @ kukukuba )\nmakeup artist @ stephane _ marais _ official burned corks from champagne bottles to make smoky eye shadow for @ jpgaultierofficial ' s couture beauty look . the ash\ngives that transparency . it is kind of a strange beauty by very captivating ,\nsaid marais . # wwdbeauty # couturefashionweek ( \ud83d\udcf7 : @ delphachardphotos )\n@ publicschoolnyc revealed it will be participating in # nyfw : men\u2019s next week \u2013\u2013 but the details are being kept under wraps . link in bio to see what the invitations said . # wwdfashion # wwdnews ( \ud83d\udcf7 : @ zefashioninsider )\n\u201ci\u2019ve been so lucky to be able to have so many different female role models now that i , one , get to work with , two , get to watch and learn from , \u201d said @ sydney _ sweeney of working with amy adams on @ hbo new series , \u201csharp objects . \u201d the show , directed by jean - marc vall\u00e9e , is billed to be this summer\u2019s answer to \u201cbig little lies . \u201d head to wwd to read more about the 20 - year - old breakout actress . # wwdeye # sharpobjects ( \ud83d\udcf7 : @ dandoperalski )\naccording to industry sources , bids to buy a majority stake in @ acnestudios are due in the next few days , with more than 10 candidates \u2014 a mix of private equity players , trade buyers and more \u2014 in the running . the company\u2019s sales are about 200 million euros , but multiple sources say the business has softened over the last six months . read more on wwd . com . # wwdnews ( \ud83d\udcf7 : @ kukukuba )\nsitting front row at @ maisonvalentino\u2019s couture fall 2018 show : @ lucyboynton1 and @ traceeellisross . see more front row photos \u2014 including @ amberheard and christian louboutin \u2014 on wwd . com . # wwdeye ( \ud83d\udcf7 : @ zefashioninsider )\nthe pleated skirt , seen on princess diana in 1989 and on a paris haute couture week attendee in 2018 . # wwdfashion # tbt # theyarewearing # streetstyle ( \ud83d\udcf7 : @ kukukuba )\nabout last night : @ chiaraferragni attended the @ proenzaschouler and @ lancomeofficial party to celebrate their makeup collaboration . lorenzo hernandez and jack mccollough worked with the beauty brand on a limited - edition makeup collection that\u2019s launching this month . head to urltoken to see what the duo had to say about the line , plus more party pics . # wwdbeauty # wwdeye\n@ dior , typically the first big name to open paris fashion week in previous years , has moved its show one day ahead to september 24 , to safeguard that distinction . @ gucci had previously announced a one - off showing on the same day , marking a three - part homage to france . head to urltoken for more details . # wwdfashion ( \ud83d\udcf7 : @ aitorrosasphoto )\nfounded in 1993 by brothers tom and david gardner , the motley fool helps millions of people attain financial freedom through our website , podcasts , books , newspaper column , radio show , and premium investing services .\nsame - store sales at pacific sunwear ' s\nsecond\nchain justify its expansion plans .\nfiscal 2004 continues to be a good one for teen retailer pacific sunwear of california ( nasdaq : psun ) : after the market close yesterday , the company reported third - quarter financial results , turning in impressive growth in revenue , same - store sales , and net income .\nperhaps best of all , the marked difference between the two means the chains can ( and do ) coexist happily in the same mall . this helps the company as a whole , particularly as it contends with gap ( nyse : gps ) , abercrombie & fitch ( nyse : anf ) , american eagle ( nasdaq : aeos ) and others for traffic in crowded shopping centers .\nd . e . m . o . has contributed to another positive trend : over the last three years , the company ' s revenue mix has changed , with women ' s apparel growing from 26 % of sales in fiscal 2001 to 31 % in fiscal 2003 . ( accessories and footwear are also up as a percentage of total sales , helping results at both chains . ) retailers covet female shoppers , as they ' re considered likely to spend more and shop more often .\nceo greg weaver , interviewed here back in 2000 just as d . e . m . o . was starting to take off , visualizes a future with d . e . m . o . representing about 400 of a total 1 , 400 projected stores within the next four years or so . ( currently the chain accounts for 121 of its 863 stores . )\nback when pacific sunwear began rolling out d . e . m . o . in earnest , investors would have been right to harbor concerns about their company branching out after decades in its\nbread - and - butter\nsurfwear business . in hindsight , however , it ' s clear the company prepared well - - and has followed through .\nfor inquiries related to this message please contact support . for sales inquiries , please visit urltoken\nif you believe this to be in error , please confirm below that you are not a robot by clicking\ni ' m not a robot\nbelow .\nplease make sure your browser supports javascript and cookies and that you are not blocking them from loading . for more information you can review the terms of service and cookie policy .\n* offer valid on select styles . savings not applicable to taxes . offer subject to change .\n* * valid on select styles . not applicable to nike sb . discounted item must be of same gender and of equal or lesser value . savings not applicable to taxes . offer subject to change .\n\u2020valid on select styles . single item purchases are priced as marked . offer subject to change .\nyour browser ' s javascript functionality is turned off . please turn it on so that you can experience the full capabilities of this site .\nwe ' ve detected that javascript is disabled in your browser . would you like to proceed to legacy twitter ?\nour fall ' 18 collection is about to hit the site . # pacdenim urltoken\nadd to your selection with buy one , get one 50 % off men ' s shirts online now .\ntwitter may be over capacity or experiencing a momentary hiccup . try again or visit twitter status for more information .\nyou can add location information to your tweets , such as your city or precise location , from the web and via third - party applications . you always have the option to delete your tweet location history . learn more\nhere ' s the url for this tweet . copy it to easily share with friends .\nby embedding twitter content in your website or app , you are agreeing to the twitter developer agreement and developer policy .\nnot on twitter ? sign up , tune into the things you care about , and get updates as they happen .\nthis timeline is where you\u2019ll spend most of your time , getting instant updates about what matters to you .\nhover over the profile pic and click the following button to unfollow any account .\nwhen you see a tweet you love , tap the heart \u2014 it lets the person who wrote it know you shared the love .\nthe fastest way to share someone else\u2019s tweet with your followers is with a retweet . tap the icon to send it instantly .\nadd your thoughts about any tweet with a reply . find a topic you\u2019re passionate about , and jump right in .\n5200 east la palma avenue anaheim , california 92807 u . s . a .\nof course we started as a surf shop . now we ' re surf , skate , snow and street . we ' re summer and winter . guys and girls . we ' re beach and mountains , country and city . we ' re water , sand , dirt and concrete . we ' re clothes , shoes and all the rest . we ' re pacific sunwear .\nthe roots of pacific sunwear ' s business originated in newport beach , california , where tom moore opened his first shop catering to surfers in 1980 . the opening of another small surf shop in southern california was not a remarkable event , but the success of the newport beach store did lead to a novel development in surf shop history . hoping to secure year - round business , moore and his partners opened a second shop the following year in a mall - - the exclusive domain of pacific sunwear stores for the next 17 years .\nthe location proved a winner , generating more than $ 1 million in sales in 1982 . the success of the first mall store , located in santa monica place , spawned the establishment of ten more stores , all in proximity to the coast and all situated in malls . with the financial backing of venture capitalists in 1987 , the chain grew to 21 stores , collecting $ 18 million in sales in 1988 .\nby all measures , the concept was a success , thriving during a decade in which bright , neon shorts and shirts of the surfer lifestyle were popular , trendy apparel items among nonsurfers as well . quick success , however , turned to quick failure when the company began to expand outside of california . sales plunged sharply at stores on the east coast and in minnesota , for example , where a company store located in the mall of america struggled to sell shorts when the thermometer outside read 17 degrees below zero . according to a company official , the typical customer reaction was\nthis is a cool store , i ' ll be back when it ' s summer .\nin response , new management was brought in to inaugurate the new decade , led by michael w . rayden , whose chief task was to transform the chain into a profitable retailer able to expand outside of southern california .\na retail veteran , rayden joined pacific sunwear in 1990 after working for stride rite , eddie bauer , and liz claiborne . during the early 1990s , pacific sunwear registered two money - losing years and closed eight underperforming stores , as the company suffered along with the decline in popularity of the surfer\nlook .\nof the stores closed , four were in the company ' s mainstay california market and the other four were located in new markets - - two units in texas and two in washington , d . c .\nthe signal informing outside observers of rayden ' s readiness to expand on a grand scale arrived in march 1993 , when pacific sunwear filed with the securities and exchange commission for an initial public offering ( ipo ) of stock . the company hoped to raise $ 14 . 4 million in proceeds from the ipo , and earmarked $ 4 . 2 million of the total to expand . news of the ipo arrived at the same time the company announced its expansion plans for the immediate future ; between 18 to 20 store openings were planned for 1993 , and 25 store openings were slated for 1994 .\nin the wake of the ipo , pacific sunwear expanded at a vigorous pace , exceeding its own projections . by late 1994 , there were 118 stores in 17 states , the result of 46 new stores added to the chain in 1994 , which was nearly twice as many new store openings as announced in early 1993 . on the heels of this prodigious growth spurt , plans were announced for the expansion of the chain by 35 percent , or 50 new stores , in 1995 . in 1995 , the square footage of the entire pacific sunwear chain increased 45 percent over the retail space occupied by the company in 1994 . fifty - five stores debuted during the year for a total of 128 stores opened during the previous three years . remarkably , profitability was sustained during this period of prolific growth , as pacific sunwear recorded positive net income for 15 consecutive quarters .\namid the frenzied expansion activity in 1995 , the first currents of a movement to fundamentally alter pacific sunwear ' s concept emerged . at a two - and - a - half day executive retreat in may 1995 , pacific sunwear officials discussed broadening the chain ' s customer appeal again . the executives who had gathered at rancho valencia discussed introducing new types of merchandise into the stores , making the stores bigger to house the new merchandise , and increasing the percentage of private label merchandise within the stores . in the months following the executive retreat , footwear and junior women ' s apparel began appearing in pacific sunwear stores , as the stores themselves became larger . the square footage in new stores was increased 50 percent to 3 , 000 square feet . with these changes , the company began to stray from its tight focus on white , suburban , teenage males in order to embrace a broader customer base , thereby making the transition from a niche - oriented retailer to a more broadly defined specialty retailer .\nas the company maneuvered through this transition - - its most profound change since rayden arrived in 1990 - - unexpected news took industry pundits and analysts by surprise . on january 30 , 1996 , rayden announced his resignation from pacific sunwear , sending a shockwave through the financial community that caused the company ' s stock value to fall 15 percent . rayden left the company to join ohio - based women ' s apparel retailer the limited , where he was named president of limited too , a division that sold casual sportswear for girls . while an executive search firm looked for a replacement for rayden , greg weaver , pacific sunwear ' s chief operating officer , took over as president .\nweaver ' s temporary stewardship of pacific sunwear occurred at a critical juncture in the company ' s history and at a time of great opportunity for astutely managed , young men ' s apparel retailers . during the previous three years , more than 2 , 500 young men ' s stores were closed , as such retailers as merry - go - round , edison bros . , and clothestime either exited the business or reduced the size of their chains . fewer stores left more business for existing retailers to capture , business that weaver estimated at $ 2 billion . enticed by the potential , weaver was intent on capturing the lion ' s share of the abandoned business .\nour mission ,\nhe said in september 1996 ,\nis to become the dominant , national specialty retailer of teenage apparel , footwear , and accessories .\na month after setting this lofty goal , weaver was named chief executive officer of the company , having , according to pacific sunwear ' s chairman of the board ,\ndemonstrated great success since assuming operational control .\nthe search for rayden ' s successor was over ; it was weaver ' s responsibility to lead the company toward national dominance .\nas weaver set out in pursuit of his objective in september 1996 , pacific sunwear operated 198 stores in 33 states . by the end of 1996 , 30 new stores had been established during the year . this was a relatively slow pace of expansion for the company , limited by the problems associated with its transition into a specialty retailer , but 1996 only proved to be a temporary lull . in 1997 , 50 new stores were slated to open and another 50 stores scheduled for 1998 , with expansion aided by a stock offering in june 1997 that raised $ 29 million .\nas pacific sunwear began fulfilling its expansion goals , opening an average of two new stores each month , the company achieved additional growth in a new way . for the first time in its history , pacific sunwear completed an acquisition , purchasing a 15 - unit , young men ' s and junior chain named good vibrations for $ 9 . 2 million in september 1997 . similar to pacific sunwear , good vibrations was a regional mall - based retailer of casual young men ' s apparel , accessories , and footwear , whose annual sales , collected from the company ' s stores in florida , amounted to $ 17 million . following the acquisition , the good vibrations name was retained , with good vibrations and pacific sunwear stores in many cases operating within the same mall .\npacific sunwear broke with tradition in another way in 1997 , opening its first non - mall , freestanding store . located in greenwich village , the 6 , 000 - square - foot store was evidence of weaver ' s conviction , as expressed to the daily news record in september 1997 , that pacific sunwear\ncan take this store prototype anywhere in the country .\nthe greenwich village store was the first of what was expected to be several pacific sunwear units in the lucrative new york city market . following the debut of the greenwich village store , the company began researching other potential store locations in densely populated urban environments , specifically in chicago and boston .\nas the company entered 1998 , it announced plans to expand on another front . in february , pacific sunwear revealed its intentions to launch a second retail concept whose merchandise would duplicate pacific sunwear merchandise to a very limited extent . named\nd . e . m . o . ,\nthe new concept was expected to offer , according to the company ,\npopular and emerging cross - cultural brands ,\ncatering to urban fashion tastes rather than retailing the clothing trends of suburbia . after initial experiments proved positive , good vibrations stores were converted to the d . e . m . o . format . a majority of the 15 stores planned for the first wave of expansion were expected to be opened before the 1998 school season , with stores slated for malls in california , florida , illinois , louisiana , new jersey , new york , and michigan . between april and august , 15 d . e . m . o . stores were opened in time for the back - to - school season , recording sufficient success to prompt the company to expand further .\nas pacific sunwear reached the end of a prodigious ten - year growth period , the company showed no sign of slowing its pace of expansion . in 1999 , 108 stores were scheduled to be opened , including the 25 new d . e . m . o . units . to assist in this ambitious expansion , the company launched its first national advertising campaign in february 1999 , placing advertisements in the sports illustrated swimsuit issue , teen people magazine , and seventeen magazine . said weaver , according to a february 1999 business wire report ,\nwith our aggressive growth plans to add 108 stores in 1999 we felt it was the right time to aggressively step up our marketing efforts .\non this note , pacific sunwear prepared for the work ahead , intent on becoming the dominant national retailer for the youth of america .\nbarron , kelly ,\nceo steps down at california retailer pacific sunwear ,\nknight - ridder / tribune business news , january 31 , 1996 .\n- - - - ,\ncool it ,\nforbes , november 2 , 1998 , p . 218 .\n- - - - - - ,\npacific sunwear ' s future looks bright despite departure of ceo ,\nknight - ridder / tribune business news , february 10 , 1996 .\nd ' innocenzio , anne ,\npacific sunwear chain planning to go public ,\ndaily news record , march 3 , 1993 , p . 10 .\ngreg weaver promoted to ceo of pacific sunwear of california ,\ndaily news record , september 26 , 1996 , p . 2 .\nhardesty , greg ,\ncalifornia ' s pacific sunwear to expand urban - themed clothing stores ,\nknight - ridder / tribune business news , september 15 , 1998 .\nkaplan , don ,\npacific sunwear , gadzooks drive to nab $ 2b void in ym market ,\ndaily news record , september 12 , 1996 , p . 3 .\nla franco , robert ,\npacific sunburn ? ,\nforbes , may 5 , 1997 , p . 190 .\npacific sunwear launches national ad campaign ,\nbusiness wire , february 3 , 1999 .\npacific sunwear launching new chain ,\ndaily news record , february 13 , 1998 , p . 4 .\npacific sunwear of california sets ' 95 store expansion plan ,\ndaily news record , october 7 , 1994 , p . 4 .\npacific sunwear stock rises ,\ndaily news record , december 19 , 1996 , p . 10 .\npalmieri , jean e . ,\nfads don ' t fit pacific sunwear ' s fashion focus ,\ndaily news record , august 28 , 1995 , p . 14 .\n- - - - ,\npacific sunwear acquires good vibration ; $ 17 million , 15 - unit men ' s chain will retain name ,\ndaily news record , september 10 , 1997 , p . 16 .\nsmith , elliot blair ,\nstock sale reaps pacific sunwear $ 29 million to fund expansion ,\nknight - ridder / tribune business news , june 12 , 1997 .\nzimmermann , kim ann ,\ncontrolled growth : pacific sunwear ' s new network will keep the company on the expansion path while cutting costs ,\nfootwear news , february 23 , 1998 , p . 17 .\n- - - - ,\npacific sunwear preps for e - commerce ,\ndaily news record , january 13 , 1999 , p . 14 .\nsource : international directory of company histories , vol . 28 . st . james press , 1999 .\nyour 16 - year - old self ' s favorite cali - based retailer is reportedly filing for bankruptcy .\n. the material on this site may not be reproduced , distributed , transmitted , cached or otherwise used , except with the prior written permission of cond\u00e9 nast .\nbankrupt surfwear brand pacific sunwear of california has canceled an assets auction scheduled for this month , according to documents filed friday .\ngolden gate capital will acquire the anaheim - based company\u2019s assets and 100 percent ownership in the company . bankruptcy court approval is pending .\ngolden gate capital was the stalking horse bidder at the time . since no other offers were made for the retailer , the auction was canceled and golden gate will take ownership .\nwells fargo bank is also providing a five - year , $ 100 million revolving line of credit to the retailer .\nthe brand lost $ 10 million in the fourth quarter of 2015 , compared with a net loss of $ 26 million over the same period in 2014 .\nhannah madans , a usc graduate , has been with the register since 2014 . her beat covers a gamut of subjects that include the robust retail landscape of orange county , consumer commodities such as groceries , gas and cable , and the hospitality industry . in her time at the register , madans has written breaking news stories about haggen\u2019s fall in southern california and backlogs at the ports of los angeles and long beach . she has also written features on topics including tourism on catalina island , a helicopter pilot school at john wayne and nobody ' s favorite subject : taxes . madans also helps curate story and slideshow packages for the register ' s voracious online audience .\nwhat hasn\u2019t changed is the company\u2019s focus on staying true to its roots in teen culture and maintaining a forward - looking approach to offering its target audience what will be hot in southern california fashion tomorrow today .\nthe site invites members to vote on their favorite or least favorite videos , enter contests , and learn how to improve their skill set on whichever sport they\u2019re into . as with the team page , there is also a blog for members to follow , with topics such as \u201ctony\u2019s easter egg hunt , \u201d which connects members to tony hawk\u2019s twitter page , and \u201csot t shirts , \u201d which gives members the chance to win a free t - shirt depending on whether or not they get enough votes on a video .\nlooking ahead to 2010 , schoenfeld said the company\u2019s focus on merchandising between core versus value in terms of the mix between branded and private label merchandise will be centered on looking at what is different about a customer shopping in the company\u2019s core stores versus the value stores .\njacksonville , fla . , july 09 , 2018 ( globe newswire ) - - csx corporation ( nasdaq : csx ) today announced that mark wallace has been appointed executive vice president sales and marketing and diana sorfleet has been appointed executive vice president and chief administrative officer .\nbaltimore , july 09 , 2018 ( globe newswire ) - - willscot corporation ( nasdaq : wsc ) ( \u201cwilliams scotsman\u201d ) , the leading specialty rental services provider of innovative modular space and portable storage solutions across north america , announced today that it will participate in the nasdaq opening bell ceremony , a tradition that marks the daily start of trading at the second largest stock exchange in the world .\nirvine , calif . , july 09 , 2018 ( globe newswire ) - - conversionpoint technologies , a leading e - commerce technology group , has appointed tom furukawa as its new chief product officer . furukawa will be responsible for directing conversionpoint\u2019s product roadmap , overseeing new product development and current product enhancements .\ndublin , calif . , july 09 , 2018 ( globe newswire ) - - giga - tronics incorporated ( the \u201ccompany\u201d ) announced today the appointment of timothy ursprung to the position of vice president sales and marketing . mr . ursprung most recently worked at rodelco electronics company as the head of sales in the rf / microwave integrated microwave assembly marketspace promoting highly complex solutions for electronic warfare and radar applications . prior to rodelco , mr . ursprung was owner of a manufacturer\u2019s representative firm for eight years , eox sales llc , covering the mid - atlantic and southeast regions of the united states . in addition , mr . ursprung was vice president sales & marketing for aeroflex test solutions for ten years in charge of all such related activities in the americas . tim is a 1982 graduate of clarkson university in potsdam ny with a degree in engineering and management .\nretail merchandiser magazine 150 n . michigan ave . , suite 900 chicago , il 60601\nvault guides are the source for insider insight on career information and employer reviews . shop vault guides\nthe company reported advertising costs of about $ 12 million if fiscal 2014 ( ended january ) , versus $ 14 million in each of the prior two fiscal years .\nexcluding discontinued operations , the retailer reported $ 798 million in sales in fiscal 2014 ( ended january ) , a 2 % increase versus the prior year on a comparable 2 % same - store sales gain . sales of women ' s apparel and accessories rose 6 % year over year , while men ' s apparel and footwear sales were flat .\nwhen store closures are taken into account , pac sun ' s sales declined nearly 1 % versus the prior year , and are down 37 % over the past five years . the tepid us economy and defection by its young clientele to other retailers are blamed for the chain ' s poor financial results . indeed , fiscal 2014 marked the seventh consecutive year of unprofitability , with the chain reporting a loss of $ 48 . 7 million . pac sun reported negative cash flow on $ 7 . 7 million in fiscal 2014 , versus a surplus the prior year ."]}
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class domain experts in technical threat intelligence and foreign adversary tactics , techniques , and procedures , our research team\u2019s mission is to proactively discover and deliver groundbreaking insight to recorded future customers for improved risk analysis . this group , combined with recorded future\u2019s industry - leading saas threat intelligence product , creates an unparalleled solution for mitigating cyber risk .\nrecorded future ' s hedge - fund clients are only slightly less secretive than thecia . ehrenberg says a handful of wall street hedge funds and banks are using the technology :\nrecorded future is a high - value signal , relative to conventional quantitative - analysis trading signals . people are making money .\njosh holden , ceo of fina technologies , which creates algorithms for high - frequency quant trading by hedge funds , says that recorded future ' s client base\nis closely guarded . but there are more than a few firms using it .\nrecorded future continuously analyzes over 700 , 000 sources all across the web to highlight links between infrastructure and malware tools , vulnerabilities , adversary tactics , and even campaigns and threat actors .\nahlberg says recorded future now earns revenues in the millions of dollars from a client base of less than 100 , but which includes governments , hedge funds , big banks , watchdogs and consultancies .\nin the wake of such criticism , recorded future issued a supplement to its report , this time claiming that the terrorists \u201care not using home - brew crypto algorithms\u201d but rather \u201coff the shelf\u201d methods of cryptography . but like schneier , soghoian suggested that the developments claimed by recorded future would make it easier , not harder , for the u . s . government to monitor the communications of extremists :\nboth investing in recorded future . and we\u2019re joined in los angeles by john simpson , director of consumer watchdog\u2019s inside google project . he\u2019s calling for congressional hearings into the google wi - spy scandal .\nrecorded future certainly has the potential to spot events and trends early . take the case of hezbollah ' s long - range missiles . on march 21 , israeli president shimon peres leveled the allegation that the terror group had scud - like weapons . scouring hezbollah leader hassan nasrallah ' s past statements , recorded future found corroborating evidence from a month prior that appeared to back up peres ' accusations .\nget the most from your investment in threat intelligence . our intelligence services team will work to ensure they have a clear understanding of your needs and objectives and work with you to configure recorded future .\nrecorded future is the only provider offering threat intelligence software powered by patented machine learning and delivered at scale , combined with world - class intelligence services and cyber research expertise to help security professionals identify , prioritize , and quickly respond to relevant threats targeting their organization . recorded future is laser focused on delivering actionable threat intelligence while dramatically reducing the time - consuming manual processes of threat intelligence analysis . delivered in a saas model for everywhere access and future - proofing against changing security requirements , recorded future software automates the collection of data across an unparalleled breadth of sources ( open , deep , and dark web ) and delivers relevant alerts in real time to dramatically improve operational efficiency and network defense .\n. it\u2019s called recorded future , and it monitors tens of thousands of websites , blogs and twitter accounts in real time in order to find patterns , events and relationships that may predict the future . google has done business with america\u2019s spy agencies before , but this seems to be the first time the\nview and interact with structured and consumable real - time threat intelligence . there are recorded future intelligence cards for indicators like ip addresses , vulnerabilities , and malware to drive faster analysis and more confident decisions .\nif you need threat reporting or deeper insight into a specific incident , recorded future analysts provide reports that include an executive summary , detailed analysis , technical findings , and product configurations shared to your workspace .\ncompanies trying to get a handle on what cyber - criminals are aiming to do have been seeking out recorded future ' s technology . it ' s slowly becoming known as an automated cyber - attack platform .\nindeed , in - q - tel\u2014the deep - pocket investment arm of both the cia and other intelligence agencies ( including the nsa ) \u2014has seats on recorded future\u2019s board of directors and , on its website , lists recorded future as one of the companies in its \u201cportfolio . \u201d in stark contrast to npr , the new york times noted these connections when reporting on the firm in 2011 : \u201crecorded future is financed with $ 8 million from the likes of google\u2019s venture arm and in - q - tel , which makes investments to benefit the united states intelligence community , and its clients have included government agencies and banks . \u201d\nwe equip our resellers with world - class expertise in delivering the most effective threat intelligence to our joint customers . recorded future partners see the benefits of annual recurring revenue , healthy margins , and deal protection . in addition , you get training and support on threat intelligence and recorded future products . and you\u2019ll have access to marketing resources to help you drive demand , including co - branded kits , webinars , and events .\nthe idea is to figure out for each incident who was involved , where it happened and when it might go down . recorded future then plots that chatter , showing online\nmomentum\nfor any given event .\nscreenshot of temporal analytics data from september to november 2012 concerning the fungal meningitis outbreak in the united states . such web - based techniques are needed to complement traditional methods of supporting international security agreements . credit : recorded future\n, telling us that we should go foia that information if we want to know . but according to public reports , recorded future \u201cearns most of its revenue from selling to wall street quants and intelligence agencies . \u201d )\nstill , it ' s possible to identify examples of how one might use recorded future for open - source intelligence . take the al - qaeda leadership after bin laden ' s death : who would fill the vacuum ?\nwith this report , temple - raston seriously misled npr\u2019s millions of listeners . to begin with , recorded future , the outfit that produced the government - affirming report , is anything but independent . to the contrary , it is\nwhere recorded future goes beyond mere analysis of open data , though , is by adding the\ntime and space\ndimension of the documents - -\nreferences to when and where an event has taken place , or when and where it will take place ,\nsays truv\u00e9 ,\nsince many documents actually refer to events expected to take place in the future .\nusing rss streams allows recorded future to have a publishing time as an anchor point for this temporal analysis , which means it can deal with difficult expressions such as\nnext week\n,\nin three months ' time\nor\nin two quarters\n. this may sound simple , but it ' s crucial : the time and space analysis is the first way recorded future can make predictions about the future - - by aggregating weighted opinions about the likely timing of future events using algorithmic crowdsourcing . on top of that , it uses statistical models to predict future happenings based on historical records of similar chains of events .\nthe secret sauce is not dependent upon one ingredient ,\nsays truv\u00e9 .\nit ' s a combination .\nbut as a second recorded future post showed , the products that replaced mujahidin secrets relied heavily on open - source and proven encryption software . indeed , one of them uses schneier\u2019s own , well - tested encryption algorithm , twofish .\nrecent research by the web intelligence firm recorded future and the middle east media research institute ( memri ) also concluded that snowden had hurt u . s . counterterror efforts by causing terror groups to speed development of new encryption tools .\nfor christopher ahlberg , predicting the future is as simple as typing a single word into a piece of software .\nbut it ' s not always as easy for recorded future to see what ' s going on in the world . tech savvy hackers , for instance , don ' t publicly announce their actions in the same way , ahlberg noted .\nthen there are the bizarre implications from embracing the claims of the recorded future report . for years , both privacy advocates and experts in cryptography have published guides for how internet users can protect the privacy of their online activities using encryption programs such as pgp email and tor . recorded future claims that terrorist groups are using \u201copen source\u201d and \u201coff the shelf\u201d encryption to shield their communications : does that mean that anyone who publishes information on encryption is guilty of helping the terrorists ?\naccording to a new report to be released friday by big data firm recorded future , a direct connection can be drawn : just months after the snowden documents were released , al - qaida dramatically changed the way its operatives interacted online .\nreminder : join recorded future on march 21 for a webcast on monitoring web - based open source information for securing the supply chain . special guest speaker is ceo and co - founder of sourcemap dr . leonardo bonnani . register here .\nrecorded future strips from web pages the people , places and activities they mention . the company examines when and where these events happened (\nspatial and temporal analysis\n) and the tone of the document (\nsentiment analysis\n) . then it applies some artificial - intelligence algorithms to tease out connections between the players . recorded future maintains an index with more than 100 million events , hosted on urltoken servers . the analysis , however , is on the living web .\nthe connection between recorded future and the u . s . intelligence community is long known . back in july , 2010 , wired \u2018s noah shachtman revealed that the company is backed by both \u201cthe investment arms of the cia and google . \u201d\nboth in - q - tel and google ventures have seats on recorded future ' s board . ahlberg says those board members have been\nvery helpful ,\nproviding business and technology advice , as well as introducing him to potential customers . both organizations , it ' s safe to say , will profit handsomely if recorded future is ever sold or taken public . ahlberg ' s last company , the corporate intelligence firm spotfire , was acquired in 2007 for $ 195 million in cash .\nit does the u . s . government no good to attribute these new encryption efforts to leaks from the u . s . government itself . recorded future thus ignores that possibility altogether and suggests\u2014with absolutely no evidence\u2014that it was due to snowden revelations .\nto acknowledge the first person who alerts us to a previously unknown and non - trivial security issue , we show our appreciation by adding their name to the acknowledgments section on this page , and offer them a snappy recorded future t - shirt .\nahlberg is the ceo of recorded future , a company that makes software that he claims can create actionable data points about what is happening \u2014 or what is going to happen \u2014 in the world by analyzing all of the text on the open web .\nwith billions of indexed facts , and more added every day , recorded future\u2019s threat intelligence machine tm makes use of artificial intelligence , continuously analyzing threat data from a massive range of sources . we give you unmatched insight into emerging threats relevant to your organization .\nmaximize the investment you\u2019re making in threat intelligence by working with recorded future\u2019s experienced professional services teams . from supporting your use of our technology , to integrating with your existing security systems , and delivering packaged threat intelligence from our team of world - class analysts .\nandy clark , natural - born cyborgs : minds , technologies , and the future of human intelligence 3 ( 2003 ) .\nby npr national security reporter dina temple - raston touting explosive claims from what she called \u201ca tech firm based in cambridge , massachusetts . \u201d that firm , recorded future , worked together with \u201ca cyber expert , mario vuksan , the ceo of reversinglabs , \u201d to produce\nin may 2014 web intelligence firm recorded future published an interesting research on the use of encryption made by al - qaeda after the snowden leaks . the study reported that members of al - qaeda are developing a series of new encryption software in response to nsa surveillance .\none of the things we really enjoy about emerging products and first looks is that from time to time we encounter something really cool that we ' ve never used before . under our tree this year we found a most interesting and , it turns out , most useful threat intelligence product , recorded future . we have been receiving the free recorded future cyber daily plus reports for some time and they frame our day ' s reading each morning . but for this set of reviews we got to exercise the full product and we were impressed .\nrecorded future\u2019s unique technology automatically serves up relevant insights in real time and at unparalleled scale . our flexible software lets you put any type of threat intelligence where you need it \u2014 centralizing sources of threat data , enabling collaboration on analysis , and integrating with your security infrastructure .\nrecorded future is an all - in - one web intelligence platform , from source collection and processing to analysis and reporting . this involves many technology building blocks and buzzwords : text search , data visualization , natural language processing , and entity extraction ( to name a few ) .\nterrorists loyal to al qaeda and its offshoots are using new encryption software , most likely in response to revelations that the national security agency is able to bypass standard cryptographic protections as part of an expansive surveillance program , according to a recently released report from intelligence firm recorded future .\nbut in the end , it ' s really some stupid , meaningless stuff that has no bearing on russell ' s basketball future .\nall recorded future ' s predictions , whatever the field , are based on publicly available information - - news articles , government sites , financial reports , tweets - - fed into the company ' s own algorithms . the result , it claims , is a\nnew tool that allows you to visualise the future\n- - one that is changing how government intelligence agencies gather information and how giant hedge funds place bets . on its website , recorded future states :\nwe don ' t grant interviews and we don ' t issue press releases .\nbut behind closed doors , the company is developing the technology that has been described be one tech blog as an\ninformation weapon\n.\ncut out laborious manual collection and get more context than threat feeds alone , all updated in real time so information stays relevant . recorded future delivers contextualized intelligence that you can centralize with data from any other sources , for faster human analysis or rapid integration with your existing security infrastructure .\nrecorded future transforms for maltego make it simple and fast to fuse real - time threat intelligence into maltego investigations . the transforms help you easily enrich and add context to the threat indicators you are investigating \u2014 and enable you to move smoothly between enrichment with real - time . . .\nwe currently have a number of built - in tools to analyze the online media data collected and organized by recorded future . from that base , we can reveal the links to other web authors reporting the same event , and knit together all these perspectives into a complete web intelligence view .\nintegration with splunk recorded future for splunk provides real - time intelligence for soc teams with a splunk\u00ae security solution . get started by downloading our splunk - certified enterprise app or our splunk - certified es ta from splunk base . risk lists to drive correlation rulesrisk lookups for e . . .\nprivacy concerns aside , recorded future ' s software creates vast business opportunities for some . ahlberg emphasized that his company ' s services shouldn ' t be pigeonholed to one specific use case \u2014 saying nearly any business with a stake in online intelligence could likely find a use for its online engines .\none of the things possible with recorded future is to statistically surface major events during a particular timeframe based on factors such as recency , # of validating sources , online visibility , and more . this allows to examine how al qaeda looked during that timeframe immediately before and after the arab spring .\nbeyond all that , the \u201ccyber expert\u201d who temple - raston told npr listeners was \u201cbrought in\u201d by recorded future to \u201cinvestigate\u201d these claims\u2014mario vuksan , the ceo of reversinglabs\u2014has his own significant financial ties to the u . s . intelligence community . in 2012 , in - q - tel proudly touted a \u201cstrategic partnership\u201d with reversinglabs to develop new technology for the department of homeland security . vuskan hailed the partnership as vital to his company\u2019s future prospects .\nother threat and security teams , security researchers , and malcode analysts are looking at similar incidents in their networks and labs , and publishing their assessments on sites across the web \u2013 which recorded future captures , structures for analysis , and rolls up into indicator - centric intelligence summaries , available on demand .\nworse , temple - raston knows all of this . back in 2012 , npr\u2019s morning edition broadcast her profile of recorded future and its claimed ability to predict the future by gathering internet data . at the end of her report , she noted that the firm has \u201cat least two very important financial backers : the cia\u2019s investment arm , called in - q - tel , and google ventures . they have reportedly poured millions into the company . \u201d\nthey ' re data experts : computer scientists , statisticians and experts in linguistics . and in the data , they think , lies the future .\nand google are backing a company called \u201crecorded future\u201d that monitors tens of thousands of websites , blogs and twitter accounts in real time in order to find patterns , events and relationships that may predict the future . the news comes amidst google\u2019s so - called \u201cwi - spy\u201d scandal , that refers to revelations that google\u2019s street view cars operating in some thirty countries snooped on private wi - fi networks over the last three years . [ includes rush transcript ]\nupdate : the description of recorded future was changed at the request of the company , which said , \u201cwhile this may seem like splitting hairs , in the world of data analysis software \u201cpredictive analytics\u201d has specific technical meaning which implies something different . we use the term web intelligence to reduce this confusion . \u201d\nwe saw at least three major product releases coming out with different organizations with al - qaida and associated organizations fairly quickly after the snowden disclosures ,\nsaid recorded future ' s ceo and co - founder christopher ahlberg .\nbut we wanted to go deeper and see how big those changes were .\nrecorded future offers both off - the - shelf and custom features that qradar users can use to bring real - time threat intelligence into the security operations center . through qradar\u2019s right - click functionality , analysts can access real - time intel cards that include : ip address risk scores for event pr . . .\nisacson o , kordower jh ( 2008 ) future of cell and gene therapies for parkinson ' s disease . ann neurol 64 : s122 - s138 .\nthe 20 employees of recorded future aren ' t foreign - policy experts . they aren ' t traders either , but if you ' d started using recorded future ' s predictions to buy us stocks on january 1 , 2009 , you would have made an annual return of 56 . 69 per cent . ( the s & p 500 had an annualised return of 17 . 22 per cent over the same period . ) between may 13 and august 5 this year , as markets behaved with vertiginous abandon , their strategy returned 10 . 4 per cent ; in contrast , the s & p 500 lost 9 . 9 per cent of its value .\nthe company , cofounded by christopher ahlberg , an entrepreneur who sold his first business for $ 195 million and served in the swedish special forces , has $ 8 . 5 million in funding . its first two investors were google and the cia . recorded future counts us government agencies , banks and hedge funds among the clients paying million - dollar contracts . but its true ambition is to organise all the data on the internet for similar predictive analysis - - to make the future calculable .\nanti - google glass site wants to fight a future full of cyborgs , dvice ( mar . 18 , 2013 , 11 : 41 am ) , urltoken .\nwhen speaking with our ceo and co - founder christopher ahlberg about omni , he summed it up nicely when he said , \u201cas operational defenders look to add value and better protect their organizations from cyber threats , recorded future omni improves their effectiveness and productivity by providing unique threat context from the web . this enriches any security system . \u201d\nit turns out that this thought - to - be private link had actually been posted online via a server log put on website pastebin . while recorded future adamantly maintains that it does not have access to private facebook chat messages , the fact that it was able to access such an obscure link so systematically demonstrates the technology ' s capabilities .\ngoogle ventures did not return requests to comment for this article . in - q - tel chief of staff lisbeth poulos e - mailed a one - line statement :\nwe are pleased that recorded future is now part of iqt ' s portfolio of innovative startup companies who support the mission of the u . s . intelligence community .\nwe believe that intelligence should live at the center of every information security strategy and integrate with other security technologies . applying intelligence to every facet of security equips organizations to make informed , faster , and more confident decisions . our robust api makes it easy to integrate recorded future\u2019s machine - readable threat intelligence with a host of other security solutions .\nchristopher ahlberg , ceo and co - founder of recorded future , said his firm\u2019s research showed that the technical wings of al qaeda and isis released three new tools within five months of the first report based on snowden\u2019s leaks , a faster pace than had been previously seen , and that there was a similar increase in the commercial cryptography sector .\nof the four new radio technologies listed in section 7 . 4 \u201cradio\u2019s new future\u201d , which do you think has the most potential to succeed ? explain your answer .\nsandfire ag is a swiss consultancy in the public and private security sectors , and a client of recorded future .\nit helps us keep track of travel routes of high - level decision - makers ,\nsays felix juhl , a senior partner .\na state visit by a high - ranking politician may be followed by specific corporate activities .\nrunning predictive tests on data from january 2009 to january 2011 , recorded future showed that its top decile has a beta ( a measure of risk in portfolio ) of 1 . 08 - - fairly low - - and a statistically significant annualised continuous alpha ( a risk - adjusted measure of active return on investment ) of + 16 per cent . the bottom two deciles had a high beta ( 1 . 37 and 1 . 34 , respectively ) but with statistically significant negative alphas , at - 42 per cent and - 26 per cent annually .\nconstructing hedged portfolios out of the securities in these deciles provides some compelling trading strategies ,\nsays evan sparks , an analyst at recorded future .\nthe evidence is mounting that edward snowden and his journalist allies have helped al qaeda improve their security against nsa surveillance . in may , recorded future , a predictive analytics web intelligence firm , published a persuasive timeline showing that snowden\u2019s revelations about nsa\u2019s capabilities were followed quickly by a burst of new , robust encryption tools from al - qaeda and its affiliates :\njust because google and in - q - tel have both invested in recorded future doesn ' t mean google is suddenly in bed with the government . of course , to google ' s critics \u2013 including conservative legal groups , and republican congressmen \u2013 the obama administration and the mountain view , california , company slipped between the sheets a long time ago .\nthat ' s the good news . the not quite so good news is that to really make this tool sing you need to spend some time with it . to make that painless , recorded future sends daily emails after you sign on for the first time telling you what to do next . in less than a week you ' re an expert .\noverall , we see this tool as a\nmust have\nfor any serious threat analyst . pricing is variable depending on configuration . in addition to the basic system , recorded future can integrate with a variety of third - party devices , such as siems , and services such as maltego . it has a dedicated service for addressing the dark web .\nthe investment arms of the cia and google are both backing a company that monitors the web in real time \u2013 and says it uses that information to predict the future .\nrecorded future has been around since 2008 , but it ' s been getting more attention in recent years . when the company first launched , it considered itself an intelligence platform for anyone trying to get an idea of what ' s going on in the world . it wanted to be the go - to automated intelligence platform for any operation big or small .\nthat ' s primarily why the global air transport technology company sita uses recorded future . sita provides the backend it and communications technologies for nearly all aspect of air travel , and its customers consist of airlines , airports , and even governments . big players in the airline industry are frequently facing cyber threats , so it needed a way to analyze potential attacks .\nbased on the analysis of the recorded experts conducted through the reverse engineering of the encryption application used by the member of al - qaeda , the groups aren\u2019t using home - brew encryption .\nthat ' s one of several hypothetical cases recorded future runs in its blog devoted to intelligence analysis . but it ' s safe to assume that the company already has at least one spy agency ' s attention . in - q - tel doesn ' t make investments in firms without an\nend customer\nready to test out that company ' s products .\nthe rise in web - based , or cloud - based , analytic capabilities will have a significant influence on the future of arms control monitoring and the role of citizen involvement .\nhamza bin laden has recorded four audio messages - - all in the last two years . ali soufan believes the similarities with his famously charismatic father could help hamza unite and inspire the jihadi movement .\nthis report should have said that in - q - tel has invested in the firms recorded future and reversing labs . as npr ombudsman edward schumacher - matos notes , in - q - tel is\na quasi - government venture capital fund that publicly invests in young high - tech companies on behalf of the cia and other partner intelligence agencies .\nrecord future and reversing labs are among the companies in - q - tel has invested in . you can read schumacher - matos ' critique here :\nattacking npr as a shill for government intelligence .\nle blanc k , ringden o ( 2005 ) immunobiology of human mesenchymal stem cells and future use in hematopoietic stem cell transplantation . biol blood marrow transplant 11 : 321 - 334 .\nbecause recorded future takes sources from all over the internet , rather than a particular data set ,\nthe data is not so nice\n.\nwe could have built a perfect data set around pfizer , say , or barack obama ,\nsays ahlberg .\nit ' s harder then to think of the big picture . so we tried to make this ambitious .\nrecorded future currently uses two separate algorithms , one proprietary , one licensed , to analyse language ; the staffers in gothenburg are tweaking them continually to see which works better . but the result is that recorded future knows who nicolas sarkozy is , say : that he ' s the president of france , he ' s the husband of carla bruni , he ' s 1 . 65m tall in his socks , he travelled to deauville for the g8 summit in may . if you google\npresident of france\n, you ' ll get two wikipedia pages on\npresident of france\nthen\nnicolas sarkozy\n. useful , but google doesn ' t know how the two , sarkozy and the presidency , are actually related ; it ' s just searching for pages linking to the terms .\nrecorded future concluded that multiple players will rise to prominence regionally , that al - qaeda could split around al - zawahiri , and that al - qaeda sees advantage to be taken in the arab pro - democracy protests . a couple of months later , al - zawahiri was confirmed , although experts were sceptical about whether he could unite the membership in saudi arabia and the gulf states behind him .\nbut it should go without saying that this proves nothing about causation ; it is a basic logical principle that \u201ca precedes b\u201d is not evidence that \u201ca caused b . \u201d the original recorded future report literally did nothing more than assert that there were visible encryption improvements from al - qaeda that post - dated the first snowden story , and then , based on no evidence , just asserted the causal link .\nin damage control mode , snowden\u2019s defenders first responded to the recorded future analysis by pooh - poohing the terrorists\u2019 push for new encryption tools . bruce schneier declared that the change might actually hurt al qaeda : \u201ci think this will help us intelligence efforts . cryptography is hard , and the odds that a home - brew encryption product is better than a well - studied open - source tool is slight . \u201d\nfor example , punching the word\nprotest\ninto the dashboard of his software product pulled up a real - time map of areas around the world where conversations about future protests were taking place .\nas it turns out , recorded future and reversing labs discovered that al - qaida didn ' t just tinker at the edges of its seven - year - old encryption software ; it overhauled it . the new programs no longer use much of what ' s known as\nhomebrew ,\nor homemade algorithms . instead , al - qaida has started incorporating more sophisticated open - source code to help disguise its communications .\nanother way is to examine the next two weeks of a particular business ' s future and look for certain events . one is insiders selling stock . you may think this would be a good time to sell ; in fact , insiders often sell just after stocks have already peaked . so recorded future looks for data that can be combined with this knowledge . if an insider sells stock after a management lay - off , stock falls on average 1 . 5 per cent . expand this event to a whole market and\nyou have 2 , 000 events within 2011 ,\nsays ahlberg .\nby turning it into a big data screen , i have created my own skewed roulette wheel i can consistently bet on .\nchris malloy is an associate professor at harvard business school who specialises in behavioural finance . he ' s played with recorded future ' s data :\ni haven ' t seen anything with that ability . it ' s pretty neat - - no one ' s doing that . the predictability is certainly good .\nin response to the snowden\u2019s revelations , members of a terrorist group of al - qaeda have started using alternative encryption mechanisms to avoid the adoption of alleged flawed cryptographic algorithms debated in the last months . the threat intelligence company , recorded future , has published a detailed report to demonstrate that members of al - qaeda have adopted new encryption applications for the first time , the firm also linked the event to the snowden revelations .\nsayles m , jain m , barker ra ( 2004 ) the cellular repair of the brain in parkinson ' s disease - - past , present and future . transpl immunol 12 : 321 - 342 .\ncritically , even if one wanted to accept recorded future\u2019s timeline as true , there are all sorts of plausible reasons other than snowden revelations why these groups would have been motivated to develop new encryption protections . one obvious impetus is the august 2013 government boasting to mcclatchy ( and the daily beast ) that the state department ordered the closing of 21 embassies because of what it learned from an intercepted \u201cconference call\u201d among al qaeda leaders :\non april 1 , 2009 , a few months after ahlberg and truv\u00e9 began testing this combination , ahlberg met rich miner , the co - creator of the android mobile operating system ( with andy rubin ) and a partner at google ventures , at the starbucks on harvard square , massachusetts . miner was impressed :\nwe believed there was predictive power in the information contained in the web ,\nhe says .\nif you can organise that information temporally , then you can look at past and present , and infer things from the future . that ' s pretty unique so far from recorded future .\nthe cia thought so , too .\nthe company is called recorded future , and it scours tens of thousands of websites , blogs and twitter accounts to find the relationships between people , organizations , actions and incidents \u2013 both present and still - to - come . in a white paper , the company says its temporal analytics engine\ngoes beyond search\nby\nlooking at the ' invisible links ' between documents that talk about the same , or related , entities and events .\nwe\u2019re taking on this subject in much more depth jointly with the liquid newsroom during the next several weeks . in the meantime , it would be interesting to hear your thoughts on what other angles are worth exploring : more on ties to ows or looking at the internal politics of 15 - m or the shifts in media coverage ? you can check out the movimiento 15 - m report live in recorded future to follow along just as we are doing .\nyou can explore the past , present , and predicted future of almost anything in a matter of seconds . our analysis tools facilitate deep investigation to better understand complex relationships , resulting in actionable insights for threat intelligence teams .\nno wonder that there is so much information available . recorded future claims to have the world ' s largest saas platform targeting over 750 , 000 sources , including forums , paste sites , blogs and social media , over 30 threat feeds , a tor collection with hundreds of new pages added daily , code repositories and technical collections . it is a prodigious resource . all of this comes from over seven years of collecting . that also gives a solid historical picture as well .\nrussell , as noted , is young . so maybe he didn ' t realize that he was taking the prank war too far by coaxing young into admitting infidelity with a 19 - year - old girl he met at a club while russell surreptitiously recorded . live and learn !\nthe thing that is most impressive about recorded future is the breadth and depth of their coverage . the landing page at first blush is way too busy but at second blush it magically organizes itself and makes perfect sense . what starts out looking like a big , disorganized table really is a set of five very well - organized columns that let you drill down into attackers , methods , targets , operations and indicators . you can scroll down each of these columns , pick something of interest and drill further to get a lot of underlying information .\ni tried warning my fellow american citizens about this issue , but they did not listen to me . i may be only ninteen years old , but i know alot about my country , what it is becoming , and what will be become in the future .\nin sum , recorded future is a cia - dependent company devoted to spreading pro - government propaganda , no matter how absurd . among its lowlights is its boasting of how it monitored media coverage of occupy wall street , whereby it claimed to detect iran\u2019s \u201cgrowing influence\u201d over that coverage : \u201cwe recently tweeted a shared link showing coverage and gaining online momentum for the occupy wall street movement . when we look more carefully at influencers in this discussion using our influencer map , we find that iran press tv is the second largest influencer after the us media ! \u201d\nthe first generation of search engines , such as lycos and alta vista , used traditional text search to deliver web pages , deploying their own algorithms , but essentially looking at individual documents in isolation . google changed this in 1998 . its pagerank algorithm analysed the links between web pages , promoting those that had more links pointing to them from other sites . recorded future is part of the third generation : instead of explicit link analysis , it examines implicit links - - what it calls\ninvisible links\nbetween documents that refer to the same entities or events .\nahlberg is more willing to talk about how recorded future is being used in finance .\nif you take our momentum score , and look across s & p 500 companies , can you predict the liquidity or the stock volume of those companies over time ?\nasks ahlberg .\nit turns out you can .\nstock that is being talked about and is in investors ' attention is , of course , more likely to be traded :\nit ' s much easier to prove volume than direction , whether a stock is going up or down .\nso recorded future takes momentum and combines it with sentiment - - whether a company is mentioned in a positive light - - and derives a score . taking these news bursts across the s & p 500 , it can sort them into ten different groups , from high to low .\nthen you say , every day , ' i am going to own what is in the top and short what is in the bottom . ' you are making lots of small picks on a daily basis - this strategy turns over the portfolio 63 per cent every day .\nthe feasibility of large - scale regimen implementation would be greatly enhanced by reducing the duration of treatment . the two - year duration of mdr tuberculosis treatment is a major barrier to treatment adherence and programme scale - up . there is evidence that a six - month course of tuberculosis treatment can lead to good clinical outcomes if the right combination of drugs to which the infecting m . tuberculosis complex bacilli are susceptible is used . 1 , 28 future mdr tuberculosis regimens containing new classes of drugs to which there is no recorded resistance , such as bedaquiline and delamanid , could produce similar outcomes .\nso , recorded future is a company that strips out from web pages the sort of who , what , when , where , why \u2014 sort of who\u2019s involved , you know , where are they going , what kind of events are they going to . and the idea is to find hidden links between actors that might not necessarily have visible links between them . so , for example , if i\u2019m going to aruba and there happens to be , i don\u2019t know , you know , a terrorism conference in aruba , perhaps i\u2019m going to that terrorism conference . that\u2019s sort of the idea .\nthe recorded future \u201creport\u201d\u2014which was actually nothing more than a short blog post \u2014is designed to bolster the year - long fear - mongering campaign of u . s . and british officials arguing that terrorists would realize the need to hide their communications and develop effective means of doing so by virtue of the snowden reporting . predictably , former nsa general counsel stewart baker promptly seized on the report ( still concealing the firm\u2019s cia connections from readers ) to argue in the washington post that \u201cthe evidence is mounting that edward snowden and his journalist allies have helped al - qaeda improve their security against nsa surveillance . \u201d"]}
{"id": 55140, "summary": [{"text": "gim me ! coffee is a coffee roaster , based in new york , with espresso bars in ithaca , trumansburg , brooklyn , and manhattan .", "topic": 31}, {"text": "gim me ! coffee has a wholesale service that caters to coffee and espresso establishments .", "topic": 31}], "title": "gimme ! coffee", "paragraphs": ["a gimme ! coffee cafe is opening at gates hall on the cornell campus .\nglassdoor gives you an inside look at what it ' s like to work at gimme coffee , including salaries , reviews , office photos , and more . this is the gimme coffee company profile . all content is posted anonymously by employees working at gimme coffee .\ngimme ! coffee of ithaca opened its newest location this week in gates hall on the cornell campus .\ngimme ! coffee and olympia coffee roasting co . have taken the top honors in roast magazine\u2019s ninth annual roaster of the year competition .\nthe cornell campus has no shortage of coffee offerings , but after a several - year absence , local coffee roaster gimme ! coffee has opened a new cafe on east hill . the new outlet is gimme ! ' s third in ithaca .\ngimme ! coffee ' s director of coffee , colleen anunu , travels to colombia to meet omar arango , producer at one of colombia ' s premiere coffee farms : finca san luis .\ngimme ! ' s latest cafe is a small stand in the lobby of gates hall .\ngimme ! coffee is an interesting coffee shop / roaster chain , which started in ithaca , in upstate new york , where it still has three branches ( and a fourth in nearby trumansburg ) . the coffee , i believe , is still roasted in upstate new york , but gimme ! coffee also has three coffee shops in new york city , over 200 miles away .\nic dining / sodexo has partnered with ithaca\u2019s own gimme ! coffee to increase local , sustainable offerings on ithaca college\u2019s campus . gimme ! coffee was founded by kevin cuddeback in 2000 , who secures fair - trade coffee by building relationships with coffee growers worldwide . gimme ! coffee will be served beginning in the fall 2017 semester at the business school caf\u00e9 , located in atrium level of the leed certified dorothy d . and roy h . park center for business and sustainable enterprise .\ny live at gimme ! , when we visit ithaca . the coffee , the pastries , the baristas making our order with care .\ngimme ! coffee began in 2000 as an espresso bar in ithaca\u2019s fall creek neighborhood and opened a small - batch roastery the following year .\nintroducing the 2017 roasters of the year : mudhouse coffee roasters and thanksgiving coffee co .\na 1948 airstream trailer served as gimme ! ' s first cafe on the cornell campus . 14850 photo .\ni used to go to gimme ! coffee in my college days and could not help go to gimme ! coffee to kill time off my one hour wait for a brunch spot . i had not yet caffeinated up , in other words , not awake enough to be social . so i walked in here with my friends and ordered a drip coffee . they had 2 varieties of drip coffee to choose from , with descriptions of both . that was pretty cool because when you order drip coffee , its usually boring drip coffee . you don ' t always get to choose the beans . the coffee was good . the guys working there are extremely friendly ! gimme ! coffee !\nthe 2016 roasters of the year : crimson cup coffee & tea and propeller coffee co .\nif i ever have leftover coffee , i make coffee ice cubes . instead of ice cubes , i use the coffee ice cube to keep the ice from diluting the iced coffee . coffee ice cubes also work well in the blender\u2026\ngimme ! coffee , an ithaca , ny - based coffee roaster and retailer , announced this month that roast magazine has chosen the roaster / retailer as the 2013\nmacro roaster of the year ,\none of the highest awards in the specialty coffee industry .\nreach the right person fast by using the contact options on this page . interested in working at gimme ! coffee ? see our current job postings and apply online .\ngimme ! also has coffee bars in manhattan , brooklyn , trumansburg , cayuga street and state / martin luther king jr . street in ithaca . gimme ! coffee is also available on the cornell campus at manndible , fork & gavel , fork & gavel express , temple of zeus , and mac ' s cafe in the statler hotel .\ngimme ! coffee cultivates relationships with farmers around the world who produce some beautiful coffee . and through those relationships they\u2019ve earned the good food award 3 years in a row . if you\u2019re lucky enough , you can try gimme coffee in person , they have an espresso bar in manhattan , two in brooklyn and three others in upstate new york . . . two of those are in ithaca near cornell university .\nat the end of the day , i really liked gimme ! coffee . i\u2019m not sure what i would have made of it on a snowy or rainy day , but no doubt i will find out when i come back next year . you can also see what i made of gimme ! coffee\u2019s roebling street branch in brooklyn which i visited in 2016 .\ni used to come here because it was close to me but later i realized it ' s actually one of the better coffee shops in nyc . i guess the thing i like most about gimme ! coffee is that it is one of the more ' fancy ' coffee places but without the attitude and the excessive bells and whistles . if you are a coffee nerd i ' ve overheard some super geeked out coffee conversations here so if you want to discuss coffee with a chill staff you can come here . prices are pretty in - line with other coffee shops in manhattan . i think gimme ! delivers better on value .\nafter the coffee is done dripping , remove the cup from the coffee maker and add the cream and sugar . if you are serious about your iced - coffee you can even freeze pre - made coffee in ice cube trays and use them when you make coffee .\n\u201cbarista manual 1 . 0\u201d organizes the introductory knowledge and practical techniques behind paradigm - shifting coffee drinks . it ' s the core of the gimme ! coffee training program , a strategic edge for our wholesale clients , and the key to . . .\ntwo categories of the award are presented each year . gimme ! coffee of ithaca n . y . , and new york city , claimed the top spot in the large ( macro ) roaster category , which includes companies roasting more than 100 , 000 pounds of coffee each year . gimme ! coffee gained the title with its commitment to a healthy environment , community and business , and for committing to the growth and education of the individuals in the company .\ni ' ve supported gimme ! coffee for over ten years ! it ' s take - out only . no seats . they do have a bench outside . i love it so much , i buy the beans for home brew . pro tip . . . the decaf has so much body and flavor . no joke , gimme ! is . . .\nwith multiple locations throughout ithaca\u2014including one in gates hall\u2014students at cornell can always count on gimme coffee for a midday pick - me - up ! this local favorite offers an espresso bar , a wide selection of organic teas , baked goods , and their own locally roasted coffee .\nliked this ? then don\u2019t forget to check out the coffee spot guide to new york city for more great coffee spots .\nwell , i\u2019m ecstatic about making iced coffee . my mom is giving me her keurig this is my first coffee pot .\ni don\u2019t drink coffee but my boyfriend drinks it every day . that means that i order a chai latte every day , which i think makes me a chai aficionado at this point . the slow roasted chai at gimme coffee was super good chai . i haven\u2019t . . .\nthis cold brew coffee recipe is so easy to make , and it removes much of the acid and bitterness of traditional coffee .\nwhen the coffee maker reads \u201copen head\u201d go ahead and insert your favorite flavor of coffee or use the per - measured \u201cmy k - cup\u201d and fill it up with your own coffee . select your cup size , i use the iced - coffee size .\nto get better coffee , you need to to expose hot water to more high - quality coffee . that means doing a few things differently than you ' re told by mass coffee merchants .\nso let ' s get together . gimme ! coffee compensates baristas competitively , and they make great tips . we offer paid vacation and health insurance for our committed employees . we also offer opportunities for growth within our company .\ngimme ! coffee , another roast magazine \u201cmacro roaster of the year\u201d ( 2013 ) , began as a small cafe in ithaca , new york and has since expanded to include seven locations throughout upstate new york and new york city , as well as supplying beans to coffee purveyors across the country .\nliked this ? then check out the rest of new york city\u2019s speciality coffee scene with the coffee spot guide to new york city .\ngimme ! coffee has garnered similar awards and accolades for its roasts in the past and continues to define new ways in which to perfect their products . available by the cup at any of their retail locations , by the pound in - store or online , and wholesale for restaurants and businesses , gimme ! is committed to a higher quality product ; while building and sustaining relationships with their sources .\ngimme ! coffee\u2019s wholesale and grocery divisions provide speciality coffee , equipment , training , and ongoing brand support to clients ranging from espresso bars to restaurants , small to mid - sized businesses , and grocers nationwide . the new packaging will be a bold and prominent feature in these wholesale and retail settings .\nwhen the coffee maker reads\nopen head\ngo ahead and insert your favorite flavor of coffee or use the per - measured\nmy k - cup\nand fill it up with your own coffee . select your cup size , i use the iced - coffee size . now press\nbrew\nand watch your coffee brew instantly .\nthis roaster is all about sustainable business practices and you know you need good water to make great coffee . part of each sale of the fractivist blend goes to supporting anti - fracking in new york ; to date they\u2019ve raised more than $ 20 , 000 . so if you\u2019re looking to try excellent coffee with a social conscience get to urltoken and order some gimme coffee today .\nthe caf\u00e9 at the business school is now serving gimme ! coffee . stop by this week from 8 : 00 - 11 : 00 am for your daily cold brew , latte or shot of espresso and let us know what you think !\nbest of all , gimme coffee specializes in artisanal brews ; their fair trade coffee beans are air roasted in small batches at their flagship store on state street . customers can even partake in free coffee tastings and other special events every wednesday at 5 : 30 pm . afterward , feel free to grab a seat at one of their roomy tables , kick back and enjoy some jazz .\nlaw360 reports that gimme vending told a federal judge at the first day of a bench trial in massachusetts on july 10 that a one - time partner vendsys violated its copyright , breached its contract and misappropriated its trade secrets in a joint venture . gimme vending is suing massachusetts - based rival vendsys for copyright infringement of its software , unfair competition , and breach of contract over technology that gimme vending says vendsys copied after their partnership . gimme vending told u . s . district judge william g . young that the deal with vendsys , which manages data for 100 , 000 vending machines , went wrong earlier this year because of troubling \u201cdouble - speak , \u201d lengthy delays and demands for more money .\nthe official drink of heat , coffee , tastes better when it\u2019s cold - brewed . here\u2019s how to make the best coffee in your city .\nroast magazine ' s 2013 roaster of the year . why all the hubbub ? coffee tastes like coffee , right ? well , back in the day that was true : coffee was merely a caffeine - delivery vehicle \u2026\niced - coffee is one of my must have summer essential . i seriously can not imagine drinking hot coffee in this weather ! i love iced - coffee , especially during the summer , it\u2019s so cool and refreshing !\n\u201cthis is a great opportunity for a local business to have a presence on campus and serve cornell directly ,\nsays gimme ! ceo kevin cuddeback on the company ' s return .\nmake someone smile with this limited edition gift box designed by gimme barista caleb harrington . includes leftist & thriller blends . this limited edition gift box is sure to make any coffee lover happy . thriller blend is a rush of high fruit notes . . .\nif you\u2019re on the cornell campus and are in serious need of a pick - me - up , gimme coffee is the way to go . located in gates hall , this coffee shop serves many different , delicious roasts , refreshingly uncommon menu items like the mexican mocha , and bakery foods in case you need even more fuel .\nearlier this month , gimme ! coffee , an ithaca , ny - based coffee roaster / retailer , launched a bold , new look for the company\u2019s retail coffee bags . over a year of focused research , design , and customer feedback has been considered in the design of the new sustainable packaging . the new bags were initially distributed mid - october with a complete rollout expected by november 1 , 2013 .\nfoodie town . coffee . just when you think it can ' t get any better , we tell you where the best coffee in ithaca is .\nthis award honors our hard - working staff and coffee producers , as well as all the customers who have supported us in our commitment to sustainability and our continuing search for the most beautiful coffees in the world , \u201d said amina omari , managing director for gimme ! coffee .\nwith 300 , 000 pounds of coffee roasted this year , we look forward to an even better year to come .\ntheir coffees get high praise on cupping lists and win recognition from press , consumers and coffee pros . we carry gimme coffee blends and single origin coffees . we carry their single origins from indonesia , and peru . we also offer their mocha java blend as well as their leftist and fracktivist blends , a little political comment with those .\nsince gimme ! coffee only offers the one - size shot , this makes its lattes and cappuccinos pleasingly small ( and only available in one size ) . this is one of an increasing number of places in america where you are not going to walk out in possession of a bucket of milk with a dash of coffee in it .\neco - friendly cleaning for great tasting coffee cleaning with full circle\u2122 products should become part of any coffee enthusiast\u2019s regular routine to ensure great tasting coffee . all full circle products are phosphate free , odorless , and are . . .\nthe new location includes a 26 - car parking lot , and the additional square footage has allowed for a caf\u00e9 . now , in addition to a rotating array of seasonal wines and craft beer , visible voice will offer locally - made pastries from sweet tooth confections , specialty teas and brew - in - house coffee from gimme ! coffee .\ntoday , i\u2019m going to show you how to how to make perfect iced coffee at home with a keurig coffee maker . making iced - coffee at home is soo easy ! once you make t once i promise you\u2019ll never go back to paying $ 3 - $ 4 for a cup of coffee again .\ntry the kenya nyeri from gimme coffee roasters ! this is a fruity and complex cup with notes of mango , pineapple , lychee , raspberry and apricot . there is tartness from lime and cherry and sweetness of lychee , guava and honeydew . a truly enjoyable cup .\nships free ! multiple colors available \u2022 this cap is warm and soft , and the pom - pom gives it a playful touch . \u2022 embroidered gimme ! coffee logo on front \u2022 100 % acrylic \u2022 12\u201d in length \u2022 pom - pom on top this item is . . .\nif you don\u2019t have k - cups or simply want to grind up your own coffee at home , your going to love this feature . the coffee maker has a special my k - cup\u00ae reusable coffee filter which can be filled with any gourmet ground coffee , to suit personal tastes , and conveniently stores right in the unit .\n4 . avoid the starbucks siren\u2019s caffeine call and save your money for better beans . cold - brewing exposes expensive coffee for what it is : a ripoff . expensive coffee makers ? unnecessary . using vinegar to break up the calcium carbonate deposits in your coffee maker ? what coffee maker ? the only thing that matters is the beans .\nif you are looking for a small , yet quiet and good coffee place , there it is . it is amazing to see gimme ! located just a few blocks away from busy tourist spot little italy / chinatown . take a few steps to get away from the crowd to . . .\nthe new gimme ! location offers drip coffee and espresso drinks , plus bags of freshly roasted beans and assorted coffee - related gadgets , in a new building that houses cornell ' s young information sciences program and was built with funds from the bill and melinda gates foundation . it ' s at a crossroads near cornell ' s engineering quad , athletics facilities , and hotel school .\nliz clark , director of coffee , reporting live from the panama canal . # ltc2014\nolympia coffee roasting co . of olympia , wash . , won in the small ( micro ) roaster category , for companies roasting less than 100 , 000 pounds of coffee each year . olympia coffee roasting\u2019s outstanding cupping scores propelled the company to a win .\njust wanted to say that cold brewed coffee is amazing . i was never a hot coffee fan but am now a \u201ccoffee achiever\u201d . i use 1 / 8 cup of coarse ground coffee beans to 1 cup of water . i pour it through my regular coffee pot to strain it after letting it sit in the fridge 12 - 18 hours . it has one of those fine mesh metal baskets . good to go ! i don\u2019t add any more water . try this recipe , cold brewed coffee is delicious .\nso , there you have it : a relatively cheap path to upgrading your coffee , and one that doesn ' t require much more than good coffee and a timer .\nithaca coffee company goes above and beyond its name ; with a market , cafe , and bar , they are much more than just a coffee shop ! ithaca coffee company has two locations : one downtown on green street and one at the triphammer marketplace .\nto find out just how to make the perfect cold brew at home , i turned to coffee expert christopher feran , director of coffee at phoenix coffee company in cleveland , ohio . feran has been in the biz for years working as a consultant and coffee buyer for companies across the midwest and northeast , including bluestone lane in new york city .\nreally high quality and well brewed coffee ! i enjoy the brewed drip coffee and the cortada . the staff are friendly and knowledgeable about the coffee flavors and the prices are very reasonable . i ' d be here all the time if this was in chicago !\n\u2022 you can ' t adjust two of three key elements : the key variables in coffee making are water temperature , the amount of coffee used in relation to the water , and the amount of time the coffee is brewed with the water . with a drip coffee maker , you can only control one of those three elements , and not that precisely .\neach year roast magazine selects both a micro and macro\nroaster of the year\nthat recognizes companies that roast coffees of superior quality , exemplify a dedication to sustainable practices and employee education , and demonstrate a commitment to the coffee industry . other considerations include the company mission , innovations in roasting , marketing and business practices as well as the overall quality of the coffee . gimme ! coffee was chosen among dozens of entrants from around the world in the macro roaster category . olympia coffee roasting company , of olympia , washington , was awarded the \u201cmicro roaster of the year . \u201d\nand it ' s a sad day when we run out of their coffee at home .\nthere you have it folks ! in just a few seconds , you have a fantastic cup of freshly brewed iced coffee for a fraction of the cost of your local coffee shop .\ngimme ! coffee is a great coffee spot with lots to offer . it has a simple menu with good merch and bites but what i love the most is the queen bee . a drink they make and is on the menu from time to time .\nbee\non the lookout for this well made\ncocktail\n. their cocoa is also well made and they are reasonably priced as well .\nferan starts with 1 pound of coffee beans and recommends grinding them as coarsely as your grinder allows . \u201cif you ' re going to be brewing the day you buy your coffee , have your coffee shop grind the coffee for you ,\nhe says .\ntheir grinder will have better results with a more consistent particle size , which means tastier cold brew . \u201d\ngimme ! coffee of ithaca opened its newest location this week in gates hall on the cornell campus . the 60 , 000 square - foot building was endowed by the bill and melinda gates foundation and opened this year on the corner of hoy and campus roads as home to the departments of computer science and information science .\ni have been making iced coffee with my keurig ever since j have had it for years . i use delight coffee creamer because of all the different flavors . works great for me .\njanuary 20 , 2011 . months of anticipation finally came to a close this past weekend , as gimme ! coffee was announced a 2011 good food award winner ! our colombia finca san luis was given this top honor among 70 other food and beverage products on january 14th at the renowned ferry building in san francisco , ca .\n\u201cadd the always friendly baristas and you have just found your coffee shop . \u201d in 4 reviews\ni too am crazy about iced coffee for the summer . . thanks for the awesome post !\nfor somewhere so small , gimme ! coffee packs a lot in though , including bags of charm and character . as a result , instead of just being somewhere to grab a coffee to go , it\u2019s established itself as a real asset to the neighbourhood . it\u2019s the sort of place i\u2019d make a point of going to if i lived in the area , even if it was only for a couple of minutes a day .\nomg i love their coffee so much ! ! it was a small cafe but the coffee was the best ! ! ! i tried double espresso . the barista served espresso with a cup of sparkling water . it was perfect ! ! i highly recommend this place if you love coffee ! !\nthe bulk of gimme ! coffee is taken up with the counter . there is some space by the window to wait for your coffee , with the obligatory flasks of milk and sugar , which makes for some interesting shuffling around if you are waiting while wearing a moderately - sized rucksack and carrying a camera bag ( guilty ) . along the right hand side , opposite the counter , there\u2019s enough space for people to queue before ordering .\nmost of the time when i go there , i order my favorite iced pour - over coffee . ( you can see my tutorial for that here . ) but i have also become a mega fan of the other iced coffee option they offer \u2014 cold brew coffee . by contrast to traditional iced coffee , which is brewed hot and then served over ice to cool it down , cold brew coffee is brewed entirely with cold or lukewarm water over a longer period of time . and as such , you lose most of the acidity or bitterness that comes with brewing coffee with hot water , resulting in a deliciously smooth , sweet , and bitter - free coffee that tastes fabulous over ice .\nit\u2019s great waking up every morning and effortlessly brewing a perfect cup of coffee in under 4 minutes .\nwith this list of our favorites , you never have to worry about a bad coffee experience again .\nserve the coffee over iced , stirring in water to dilute the coffee at a 1 : 2 or 1 : 1 concentrate / water ratio . ( or whatever strength you prefer . i recommend just adding the water to taste . ) refrigerate the remaining coffee concentrate in a sealed container for up to 1 week .\nonce your coffee is strained , dilute it with however much water you\u2019d like . i like my coffee pretty strong , so i go for about a 2 : 1 concentrate / water ratio . others like the 1 : 1 , or even more water than coffee . it\u2019s totally a matter of personal preference . of course , feel free to also add in some milk or cream and sweetener . although , i\u2019d recommend giving it a taste before you add sweetener , because cold brew coffee naturally tastes sweeter than traditional iced coffee .\nnow press \u201cbrew\u201d and watch your coffee brew instantly . next , add your cream and sugar to taste .\nunsurprisingly , gimme ! coffee\u2019s trade is predominantly takeaway . however , i was joined outside on the bench by a couple of people ( neither of whom lingered ) and a young lady who sat on the box - seat opposite reading on her kindle ( other e - readers are available ) . it did a pretty brisk trade while i was there and , as well as the coffee , there\u2019s tea and a surprisingly large range of cookies , pastries and doughnuts ( donuts ? ) .\nit ' s another\nlocally grown\nchoice on a campus that also has finger lakes coffee roasters coffee at several locations operated by cornell dining , along with several serving starbucks . peet ' s coffee , primarily a west - coast offering , is even available in cafe jennie , which opened last year in the cornell store .\nwhat will you get out of this treatise on slightly snob - ish coffee ? a better understanding of why the standard means of buying , storing , and making coffee leaves much to be desired , followed by a rundown of some of the better , and less expensive , coffee - making methods\u2014what i call hand - crafted coffee\u2014and how it ' s sometimes faster , and usually more fun , than making a pot of the classic drip stuff .\nnice coffee shop in a side street in soho area . very small but good coffee selection and nice pastry items . no space to sit in . but outside there is a nice bench . great to take a break .\ni\u2019ve been making cold brew for years . i use knee high stockings . i wash them in the kitchen , put the coffee in and tie it up . i make sure the coffee has room to spread out some . cut off the extra hose . when i\u2019m finish brewing just take the bag of coffee out . no straining .\n2 . ithaca coffee company address : 311 e green st phone : 607 - 257 - 2626 ext . 1236\nmade in italy , this glossy cup & saucer set is the perfect way to drink your cappuccino . our medium cup holds 7 ounces , the perfect size for a cappuccino or an afternoon cuppa tea . both cup and saucer are made of professional - grade porcelain that ' s thick , sturdy , and retains heat well that ' s why we use these cups at our own espresso bars . the gimme logo is baked right into the cup , so it will never chip or wear . and when you lift the cup to take a sip , you ' ll see the exclamation point on the custom saucer . sweet ! , features - made by d ' ancap in italy ; hard porcelain with inglaze firing ; 7 ounces ; glossy glaze ; gimme logo on cup ; gimme exclamation point on saucer ; icrowave - safe\nno need to explain : just curl your hands around this one . familiar , right ? flashback to late nights over pancakes and gravy fries ? this is the classic diner mug , updated in ultra - shiny white with a fire - engine red gimme logo on front and back . thick and sturdy , it ' s microwave and dishwasher safe . pour another , we ' re going to be here for a while , features - 9 fluid ounces ; microwave and dishwasher safe ; thick walls retain heat ; a great gift ; gimme ! logo on each side\ncute little coffee shop situated in a quiet part of soho . the coffee was good , but the espresso was a little too bitter for my taste . slightly overpriced , but then again what isn ' t overpriced in nyc ?\nmade in italy , this glossy cup & saucer set is the perfect way to drink your espresso . our demitasse holds 3 ounces , just right for your espresso , your machiatto , or your teddy bear ' s tea party . both cup and saucer are made of professional - grade porcelain that ' s thick , sturdy , and retains heat well - that ' s why we use these cups at our own espresso bars . the gimme logo is baked right into the cup , so it will never chip or wear . and when you lift the cup to take a sip , you ' ll see the exclamation point on the custom saucer . sweet ! , features - made by d ' ancap in italy ; hard porcelain with inglaze firing ; 3 ounces ; glossy glaze ; gimme logo on cup ; gimme exclamation point on saucer ; microwave - safe\ncongratulations to all winners ! and congratulations to those in our colombia finca san luis supply chain : producer omar arango , exporter virmax cafe , importer caravela coffee , and all of you who support relationship coffee at its finest . cheers !\nships free ! multiple colors available . show your gimme pride with this short - sleeve unisex t - shirt . it feels soft and lightweight , with the right amount of stretch . in a wide variety of sizes and colors , it ' s comfortable and flattering for any . . .\nships free ! multiple colors available \u2022 this little roaster has a big smile , and you will too . this t - shirt features our iconic happy roaster on the front and a subtle gimme ! logo on the back . it feels soft and lightweight , with the right . . .\nso what exactly is this nectar of the gods ? made by steeping coarse - ground coffee in cold water for 12 or more hours , the cold - brew method produces a low - acid , smooth and concentrated coffee . unlike traditional coffee brewed with hot water , the cold - brew process minimizes bitterness . and since cold brew is more concentrated than regular coffee , you can add ice and milk without worrying that your drink will turn into lukewarm coffee - water . cold brew is pricier than your standard iced coffee , but you don\u2019t need to book a trip to san francisco ( or drop $ 4 at starbucks ) to enjoy a cold caffeinated beverage because it\u2019s super - easy to make at home .\nmade in italy , this glossy cup & saucer set is the perfect way to drink your latte . our large cup holds 12 ounces , just right for your latte , your morning cafe au lait , or your after - dinner ice cream . both cup and saucer are made of professional - grade porcelain that ' s thick , sturdy , and retains heat well - that ' s why we use these cups at our own espresso bars . the gimme logo is baked right into the cup , so it will never chip or wear . and when you lift the cup to take a sip , you ' ll see the exclamation point on the custom saucer . sweet ! , features - made by d ' ancap in italy ; hard porcelain with inglaze firing ; 12 ounces ; glossy glaze ; gimme logo on cup ; gimme exclamation point on saucer ; microwave - safe\n5 . the truth will set you free : cold - brewing beyond iced coffee . another wonder of cold - brewing is the versatility of the product . because you\u2019re dealing with a more stable solution , you can do almost anything with it . if you like your coffee hot , add boiling water to the more concentrated syrup ; you\u2019ll have fresh hot coffee with the taste and low - acid benefits of cold - brewing . if you find that perfect strength cold - brewed mix , but don\u2019t want ice diluting it , freeze the mixture and use coffee ice - cubes . as they melt , the iced - coffee won\u2019t get any weaker . it\u2019s perfect for a picnic or a day on the beach . ( but be careful . ice cubes often pick up taste from the other things in your freezer . ) many recipes don\u2019t call for brewed coffee , because it\u2019s just too acidic , but cold - brewed coffee is perfect for adding the coffee flavor , without the acid . it\u2019s great for baking or marinating , and it\u2019s perfect for a nice cool coffee cocktail .\nthis is our fourth year working with the long miles coffee project , founded by ben and kristy carlson . they\u2019ve slowly gained the trust of coffee farmers with their reputable business practices and unwavering vision to show the world the potential . . .\natmospherically , the ithaca coffee on green street is quieter . its location makes it hard for it to get too much walk through traffic , making it a perfect spot to drink your coffee in a booth and do some work or reading .\nthis coffee is from the minas gerais region of brazil . located in the plateaus of the cerrado ecosystem , coffees from this region are known for their nutty , chocolaty flavor profiles , with this particular coffee showing exceptional consistency and a . . .\nbest coffee shop in nolita ! ! maybe even manhattan - but i haven ' t been to every coffee shop in manhattan nor am i a coffee expert . couple of the highlights : - reasonably priced high end coffee ! plus soy or almond milk at no additional cost ! - brews are very international ! their beans come from all over the world ! - elite service ! friendliest baristas i ' ve ever met ! - bold flavors ! every brew is diverse and rich with flavor ! - rewarding stamp system ! extremely rewarding stamp system ( far better than sbux ) , every 9 stamps equals a coffee !\n\u201cthe new design features our popular \u2018splash logo\u2019 that our customers love . the same popularity we\u2019ve experienced with our round stickers come into play with this dynamic , powerful design , \u201d said eric c . lindstrom , director of marketing and communications for gimme ! coffee . \u201cwhen working on this design we wanted to create a bold statement about our brand and reduce \u2018package overload\u2019 on the shelves with a clean and more readable design . \u201d\nadditionally , the flavor of cold - brewed coffee won\u2019t change over time . cold - brewed coffee has never been hot , so its chemistry doesn\u2019t change as it cools . as soon as you filter out the grounds , you\u2019ve got a stable solution . with temperature change comes change in taste , but because cold - brewed coffee eliminates most of that temperature change , flavor is locked in . in other words , your day - old cold - brew won\u2019t taste stale like day - old coffee .\n1 . same vim , less vinegar : different chemistry , lower acid . remember that first time you drank coffee , as a kid , and the taste didn\u2019t quite live up to that amazing smell ? cold - brewing does a lot to close the smell - taste gap . taste is in the chemistry , and exposing coffee grounds to hot water releases oils that won\u2019t dissolve at lower temperatures . these oils are full of acidic compounds that give coffee its famous bitter bite . but along with that bite comes acid - shock , which anesthetizes the tongue and prevents the taster from perceiving the subtle nuances in coffee\u2019s flavor . sure , that acid may be nice in a hot cup of coffee , but for iced coffee , it\u2019s a detriment ; it doesn\u2019t let you perceive coffee\u2019s luscious fruitiness . is it any wonder that so many people add so much milk and sugar ?\ngift box includes two gimme blends - organic piccolo mondo blend and leftist espresso blend - and a brewing instructions guide . packed in a sleek , reusable red box , these coffees make a gorgeous gift . give your favorite coffee - drinker a box of happy mornings ! features - two 12oz bags ; 1 bag each of organic piccolo mondo blend and leftist espresso blend ; brewing instruction guide - make that perfect cup at home every time ; whole bean coffee ; a great gift idea ; in the event of a return , price will be refunded to purchaser\nin the article you state \u201c2 : 1 concentrate / water ratio\u201d , but in the recipe , you state the opposite , \u201cdilute the coffee at a 1 : 3 or 1 : 2 coffee / water ratio\u201d . which one is correct ? thanks .\n\u201cwith temperature change comes change in taste , but because cold - brewed coffee eliminates most of that temperature change , flavor is locked in . in other words , your day - old cold - brew won\u2019t taste stale like day - old coffee . \u201d\nroasting is a culinary art that reveals the natural flavor of the ingredients and the personal style of a chef . in our case , the ingredients are the best beans we can find , and our chef is our team of artisan roasters . the roastery sits on a small farm in finger lakes wine country , just outside of ithaca , new york . gimme ! coffee has retail locations in ithaca , brooklyn and manhattan , ny .\nfast - forward to a family trip to san francisco . while exploring the ferry building , my brother , an iced coffee aficionado , insisted that we stop at blue bottle coffee for their new orleans iced coffee . i threw down $ 4 , took a sip and saw the light . this iced coffee was unlike anything i\u2019d ever tasted . cold - brewed for 12 hours with roasted chicory , sweetened with cane sugar and finished with whole milk , this coffee was rich , chocolaty and divine . by the time i got to the bottom of the cup , i was ready to accept cold brew into my life on the regular .\ncoffee beans , $ 11 - $ 19 per pound ; espresso , $ 2 . 50 ; cappuccino , $ 3 . 75\nthe key to any good coffee is to begin with good beans . probably obvious , but i can\u2019t stress this enough . buy your coffee beans fresh ( and roasted locally if possible ) and buy them whole . then just before you\u2019re ready to start your cold brew , grind them up to a coarse ground . you don\u2019t want to use finely ground beans for cold brew coffee .\nto make iced - coffee turn the coffee maker on and it will automatically begin heating up the water . while it\u2019s heating up the water go ahead and fill a big glass ( 8 - 12 oz ) with ice all the way to the top .\nneat little coffee cafe in gates . coffee is really great as usual - and a bit pricey . the staff are friend and have excellent skills in latte art . it is a bit slow though since only one person is manning the espresso machine : /\ngimme ! coffee roasts all its own beans with a house - blend ( leftist ) , single - origin guest ( colombian ) and decaf ( another single - origin colombian ) on espresso . these are joined by two more single - origins on bulk - brew and third as a pour - over using the kalita wave . there\u2019s also a range of teas from metolius in oregon and a selection of cakes and pastries if you are hungry .\nit ' s not the 14 - year - old company ' s first time at cornell . gimme ! had a coffee trailer in the courtyard behind mann library several years ago , in a converted 60 - year - old airstream trailer . in the meantime , the company ' s wholesale operation has provided coffee for campus outlets operated by others , including manndible cafe , the temple of zeus , mac ' s cafe in the basement of the statler hotel , and fork & gavel in the law school , not to mention several other restaurants and cafes around town and beyond .\nearthy cocoa , molasses , allspice finish . about this coffee : this coffee comes from the steep slopes of the preanger mountain range , west of the city of bandung in west java . the rich volcanic soil produces many other crops besides coffee , such as potatoes and cocoa . the slopes here are so steep the fields can only be reached by foot , but the coffee is scootered down to the collection point . origin facts - country : indonesia ; city : bandung ; altitude : 2 , 400 meters above sea level ; soil type : volcanic ; process : semi - washed ( wet hulled ) ; sourcing partner ( s ) : paragon coffee\nships free ! multiple colors available \u2022 a super - soft , form - fitting , breathable t - shirt with a slightly lower neckline than a classic t - shirt , with a classic gimme ! logo . \u2022 tri - blend construction ( 50 % polyester / 25 % cotton / 25 % rayon ) . . .\nthis coffee comes from fazenda santo andre , located in the cerrado region of brazil . the cerrado region is well known for producing sweet , beloved coffees with big body and rich chocolaty notes , with this coffee adding notes of creamy peanut butter for a . . .\nbefore i discovered cold brew , i was brewing ( if you can even call it that ) k - cup coffee over ice . sad , watery keurig iced coffee was all i knew in the summer months . and while i occasionally splurged on a starbucks iced coffee here and there , that\u2019s about as good as it got . sometimes you have to hit rock bottom before you can rise up .\nthis blend is based on a mix of creamy , nutty coffees roasted to bring out wisps of toasted caramel and hints of smoke yielding a rich and full coffee . we take this blend right before second crack , allowing the characteristics of the coffee to shine . . .\nthe award recognizes companies that roast coffees of superior quality , exemplify a dedication to sustainable practices and employee education , and demonstrate a commitment to the coffee industry , among other criteria . the two coffee roasting companies are featured in the trade publication\u2019s november / december 2012 issue .\ni\u2019ve been making cold brew for a few years . if you make it a lot , i highly recommend putting your coffee grinds into reusable bags . it is sooo much easier and quicker than running the coffee through a filter . here are the ones i use \u2013 urltoken\nwhile some of you are still missing the beloved stella\u2019s cafe , there are plenty of other awesome cafes and coffee shops to check out near campus ! if you\u2019re in need of caffeine fix , these five coffee houses near cornell off - campus housing have got you covered .\n\u2022 you usually use twice as much coffee : water drains through ground coffee in an automatic machine at a relatively rapid pace , getting less direct exposure to the stuff than with most other means . that ' s why most bags of good coffee suggest using two tablespoons per six - ounce serving . it ' s a tablespoon here and there , but it adds up quickly if you actually drink the stuff .\ngimme ! coffee is a really cute , tiny shop in a neat neighborhood . although i do not think they roast their own beans on premises , their coffee has a freshly roasted taste to it . i recommend just going with the house blend , which retains the tart berry flavor right from the original coffee bean . it stands on its own , and it ' s almost a shame to add anything to it . $ 2 . 50 is a good price for what you get , being that it ' s manhattan . the desserts they have are delectable . i had the lemon zest ball . it should be noted that it was $ 2 . 50 , which is the same price as a cup of the coffee . maybe that was a little too expensive . the staff was friendly , as always . that ' s always a plus given that it ' s manhattan .\nwe ' ll do our part to foster a fertile ground for collaboration , socialization and innovation ,\nsaid gimme ! ceo kevin cuddeback .\nwhile it will be a smaller version of our espresso bars , we have no doubt it will become a destination for other departments and all the colleges on that part of campus .\nmolly mcdowell , who works in a nearby athletics department office and paid a visit during the cafe ' s\nsoft opening\nlast week , is delighted the new cafe has opened a block away , even if it means\ni will spend too much money there .\nshe says ,\nthe cappuccino is perfect and doesn ' t need anything added . i ' ve always loved gimme , and now i can pop down for coffee any time i want .\nbest coffee i had for a very long time ! best in nyc so far . the milk is very special too which make great latte\nraising awareness and funds for greater youth involvement on the production side of the coffee . 100 % of cupping fees go to the cause !\nsorry but i don\u2019t like lukewarm watered down coffee . that\u2019s exactly what happens with this approach . a . enter solution is to brew a cup of coffee , throw it in the freezer for 10 - 15 minutes , pour over ice , add cream / sugar if desired .\nlike computers , coffee is complex , easy to sink money into , and attracts a vast swath of opinions . and like computers , there is a wise middle path you can walk to get top - notch coffee at home without spending macbook - like money on brewing gear .\nbarista manual 1 . 0\norganizes the introductory knowledge and practical techniques behind paradigm - shifting coffee drinks . it ' s the core of the gimme ! coffee training program , a strategic edge for our wholesale clients , and the key to turning customers into fanatics . published 2006 . features - 120 + pages ; clean professional layout ; 60 images including 28 color photos ; original diagrams and illustrations ; forms for cupping , training , and more ; checklists for prep and maintenance . exclusively in pdf version : download it to your computer today ; available worldwide ; licensed for single user ( not for distribution to others )\nthis coffee comes from the steep slopes of the preanger mountain range west of the city of bandung in west java . the rich volcanic soil houses many other crops besides coffee , from potatoes to cocoa , and the slopes are so steep , the ascent must be made . . .\noo , this looks like fun . i\u2019m hoping you can lend a hand though . i don\u2019t really drink coffee , as caffeine does not go well with my system , but i love the frappuccinos from starbucks . what sort of decaffeinated coffee beans would you recommend to try this ?\nyou are invited to the soft opening of our new cafe in community corners @ 903 hanshaw in cayuga heights . from 4 / 30 to 5 / 20 we ' ll be open daily 7am - 1pm . normal extended hours begin 5 / 21 . please share and tag your friends . thanks ! # communitycorners # cayugaheights # newcafe # gimme urltoken\naccording to a study done by toddy , cold - brewed coffee is 67 percent less acidic than hot - brewed . without all that acid , the burnt flavor that plagues hot - brewed coffee is eliminated . plus , the reduced acid makes it healthier for your stomach and your teeth ."]}
{"id": 55141, "summary": [{"text": "hanami ( \u82b1\u898b , \" flower viewing \" ) is the japanese traditional custom of enjoying the transient beauty of flowers ; flowers ( \" hana \" ) are in this case almost always referring to those of the cherry ( \" sakura \" ) or , less frequently , plum ( \" ume \" ) trees .", "topic": 17}, {"text": "from the end of march to early may , cherry trees bloom all over japan , and around the first of february on the island of okinawa .", "topic": 9}, {"text": "the blossom forecast ( \u685c\u524d\u7dda sakura-zensen ) \" cherry blossom front \" is announced each year by the weather bureau , and is watched carefully by those planning hanami as the blossoms only last a week or two .", "topic": 17}, {"text": "in modern-day japan , hanami mostly consists of having an outdoor party beneath the sakura during daytime or at night .", "topic": 13}, {"text": "in some contexts the sino-japanese term kan ' \u014d ( \u89b3\u685c , view-cherry ) is used instead , particularly for festivals .", "topic": 21}, {"text": "hanami at night is called yozakura ( \u591c\u685c ) \" night sakura \" .", "topic": 15}, {"text": "in many places such as ueno park temporary paper lanterns are hung for the purpose of yozakura .", "topic": 25}, {"text": "on the island of okinawa , decorative electric lanterns are hung in the trees for evening enjoyment , such as on the trees ascending mt. yae , near motobu town , or at the nakijin castle .", "topic": 17}, {"text": "a more ancient form of hanami also exists in japan , which is enjoying the plum blossoms ( \u6885 ume ) instead , which is narrowly referred to as umemi ( \u6885\u898b , plum-viewing ) .", "topic": 4}, {"text": "this kind of hanami is popular among older people , because they are calmer than the sakura parties , which usually involve younger people and can sometimes be very crowded and noisy . ", "topic": 2}], "title": "hanami", "paragraphs": ["hanami - hanami party - the japanese custom of enjoying cherry blossoms along with the arrival of spring . see many hanami pictures .\ngit clone urltoken cd hanami & & bundle bundle exec hanami new bookshelf - - hanami - head cd bookshelf vim gemfile # edit with : gem ' hanami ' , path : ' . . ' bundle\nhmmm air - hanami sounds more like doing hanami outside but without any sakura blossoming and lets be honest aren ' t most people going to hanami for just the drinks anyway .\nkirin even has a dedicated air - hanami page on amazon japan where you can get your hanami drinks and goods at the click of a button .\nthese components are designed to be used independently or together in a hanami application .\ntoyotomi hideyoshi at one of his final hanami events in ky\u014dto before his death .\nthis is still a popular hanami spot located a short distance from \u014dji station .\nsakura\nor cherry blossoms in kyoto during hanami season in the spring .\n* hanami - zushi set with fukutsui / available from march 20 through early april .\ngo and get some stuff at the nearest convenience store to hanami spot , then start hanami in available space . there should be small space for the number of people .\nyou can give back to open source , by supporting hanami development via a donation . \ud83d\udc9a\nhanami at night is called yozakura , when the trees are illuminated . photo by yamaguchi kazunori\nhanami season at maruyama park in kyoto , which features stalls and cherry blossoms in the spring .\nhaving a hanami party among japanese may become an experience you will never forget . you will find below the must - have items to fully enjoy hanami party . most of them can be purchased at 100 yen shops .\n41 union ave cresskill , nj 07626 201 . 567 . 8508 \u00a9 hanami restaurant designed and developed by leojavier .\nhanami brings out the crowds . it\u2019s like being on a yamanote train but times 1000 . if you\u2019re a person who likes to sit in quiet contemplation and avoid large groups of people , then hanami might not be for you .\nas the japanese celebrate hanami - cherry blossom viewing , we also celebrate in similar ways in washington d . c .\nthe site also provides some majestic photos of scenes including sakura trees in bloom for your air - hanami viewing pleasure .\nhanami is a full - stack ruby web framework . it ' s made up of smaller , single - purpose libraries .\nthe article , while much to the point , i think is talking solely about large urban park hanami free for alls .\nnow , seeing the gorgeous cherry flowers is always a pleasure each year , but considering that hanami is also a huge excuse for people across japan to party , buy lots of alcohol , and get drunk , it\u2019s not surprising that beer companies like kirin would be enthusiastic about promoting air - hanami . in fact , kirin has actually put up a special website dedicated to air - hanami , describing the concept and suggesting drinks and various items for people who want to enjoy air - hanami .\nif you want to enjoy food at a hanami party , hanami bento is recommended . the bento for hanami looks pretty as the colorful ingredients like carrot is cut in the shape of a cherry blossom petal . and as vegetables and fishes in season are used , you will be able to enjoy the taste of spring in japan . the basement food floor of department store is a good place to get a hanami bento . you will find all sorts of food from japanese to western and many shops have a few types of hanami bento . as there are so many choices , you will have a trouble choosing one .\nwe\u2019re now at the peak of hanami , flower - viewing season here in tokyo . but this year apparently some people are trying to spread the idea of \u201cair - hanami\u201c , which essentially is flower viewing without actually going outside and seeing real flowers .\nif you have any questions about hanami , put them on our facebook page . we answer them as far as we can .\nin a business culture that makes of one\u2019s company a second family ( if not a first ) , many hanami outings are office - centered . a few years ago the weekly magazine shukan post described a hanami gathering of trading company co - workers , male and female .\nwhen there are as many people as in the photo , then it is definitely not fun . i think i have outgrown hanami parties .\nhanami is basically having a picnic meal under cherry blossom trees . barbecue is one of good ways of hanami , but fire ban is in force in some parks . confirmation of rules is essential if you make a plan to do it . there may be no space at parks in the season , so \u201cbashotori ( keeping your space for hanami in advance\u201d is suggested . * bashotori is also prohibited in some parks .\nwith hanami comes the consumption of copious amounts of food and liquids that really don\u2019t like to hang around in your body for too long . at hanami , the queues become a different beast . you might only have four or five toilets serving a crowd of a few hundred .\nand it\u2019s not only the beer companies , but the japanese media seems to be trying to promote this new concept of air - hanami . one of the major national tv stations in japan recently aired a segment on air - hanami as a growing phenomenon . there are also plenty of photos and videos of blooming sakura flowers being shared on twitter and other social media as material that can be used for air - hanami .\nas horticulture and the art of garden construction incorporated new scientific discoveries , public parks and botanical gardens soon learned that they could extend the hanami season by planting two to three varieties in the same park . why only have two weeks of hanami when you can have three or four ?\nhanami ( \u82b1\u898b , hanami lit .\nflower viewing\n) is the japanese traditional custom of enjoying the beauty of flowers ,\nflower\nin this case almost always meaning cherry blossoms ( \u685c or \u6afb , sakura ) , or ume blossoms ( \u6885 , ume ) . from late march to early may , sakura bloom all over japan . the blossom forecast ( \u685c\u524d\u7dda , sakurazensen , lit . cherry blossom front ) is announced each year by the weather bureau , and is watched carefully by those planning hanami as the blossoms only last a week or two . in modern - day japan , hanami mostly consists of having an outdoor party ( hanami party ) beneath the sakura during daytime or at night . hanami at night is called yozakura ( lit .\nnight sakura\n) . in many places such as ueno park temporary paper lanterns are hung for the purpose of yozakura .\nhanami today is not so different to hanami thousands of years ago . japanese people continue the tradition by gathering in great numbers wherever the flowering sakura trees are found . parks are filled with thousands of people holding feasts under the blooming trees , sometimes these parties will go from early in the morning to late at night . in more than half of japan sakura blossoming days come at the same time that school and work begins after vacation . start of semester welcoming parties are often opened or based around hanami . parks are flocked with people celebrating hanami with friends , family and co - workers for many hours or even day\u2019s before hanami has started . in major cities like tokyo it was very common to have celebrations under the sakura at night . hanami night is called \u2018yosakura\u2019 ( \u591c\u685c ) meaning night sakura . in places such a ueno park , temporary paper lanterns are hung to celebrate yosakura .\ni live in the country and hanami is fantastic . it is one of my favourite times of year . basically in the countryside there a lot fewer company parties and mostly parties involving family and friends , so it is usually very relaxed and fun . this is the kind of hanami i like .\nladies of the sh\u014dgun\u2019s harem enjoying hanami on the expansive grounds of edo castle , once the largest castle in the world \u2013 a city within a city .\ni\u2019m glad you asked . hanami is a chance for you to go outside and revel in the few beloved weeks of spring that japan has to offer before the rainy season hits . hanami started out as a personnel pamper party for the emperor and his chums but quickly spread to the rest of the country .\ni\u2019m glad you asked . hanami is a chance for you to go outside and revel in the few beloved weeks of spring that japan has to offer before the rainy season hits . hanami started out as a personnel pamper party for the emperor and his chums but quickly spread to the rest of the country .\nin order to simulate installed gems on developers ' computers , the build installs all the gems locally in vendor / cache , including hanami code from lib / .\nspread picnic blankets the space you want to do hanami . ( don\u2019t put too big blanket ! there may be many people . go for the happy medium .\nbasically , more than one person get together for hanami . if you do it by yourself , walk under cherry blossom trees with a drink in your hand .\nwith the beginning of spring in japan comes hanami ( \u82b1\u898b ) or \u2018flower viewing . \u2019 the most famous occasions of hanami take place around the spring bloom of cherry blossom \u2013 or , as i like to call it , \u2018the pink blizzard of happy fun times ! \u2019 i\u2019m waiting for the name to really catch on .\n[ \u2026 ] [ xxxii ] star , marky ( 2017 , april 4 ) . the history of hanami . japan this ! retrieved from : urltoken [ \u2026 ]\ncherry blossoms are one of the most iconic natural beauties of japan . throughout the country , their brief but gorgeous blooming period is celebrated in an event called hanami , essentially a picnic among the blossoms with friends or loved ones . to help you plan the perfect hanami , we present 10 must - see spots throughout the country .\nwith the beginning of spring in japan comes\nhanami\n( \u82b1\u898b ) or\nflower viewing .\nthe most famous occasions of hanami take place around the spring bloom of cherry blossom \u2013 or , as i like to call it ,\nthe pink blizzard of happy fun times !\ni\u2019m waiting for the name to really catch on .\n\u201chanami ( cherry blossom viewing ) \u201d in japan often involves a picnic party to enjoy cherry blossoms as well as food and drinks . people have a hanami party with friends , family or colleagues under the cherry tree and have fun . it seems the dazzling cherry blossoms in full bloom make many people get higher than usual . but there are manners and a certain way to have a hanami party . and a good preparation may help you to enjoy the party even more . why not enjoy spring in the japanese way .\n, enjoying hanami \u2013 placing themselves on par with the imperial court . hideyoshi encouraged the warriors to engage in other arts such as poetry , tea ceremony , and flower arrangement .\nhanami can be just a stroll in the park , but it traditionally also involves a picnic party under the blooming trees . hanami parties have been held in japan for many centuries , and today are held in public and private gardens and parks across the country . famous cherry blossom spots can get very crowded , and the best picnic spots are fought after .\ni have lovely memories from when i was young , doing hanami with my parents , brother , and sister . my mom packed a special lunch box , hanami bento , full of our favorite foods . my father was in charge of securing a good place for us at the famous park by placing a blanket under the cherry trees in the early morning .\nfor many japanese , the blooming of the cherry blossom trees symbolizes human life , transience and nobleness . the japanese love to celebrate and cherish the cherry blossoms trees during the limited flowering period and many people hold \u2018flower watching\u2019 parties known as hanami . you simply cannot travel to japan in spring without appreciating the beauty of the sakura and experiencing a hanami party for yourself !\ndue to hanami often being at the start of the new working and school year , companies will often hold hanami parties as a \u201cwelcome\u201d party too . however , if you\u2019re a new worker , or just the unlucky draw in your friendship group , this can be a very depressing time as you\u2019ll be the one who has to secure a good spot for the party .\nduring this season in japan , people like to have cherry blossom parties with colleagues , friends , and family . a cherry blossom makes people merry . they enjoy eating , drinking , and barbecuing underneath the cherry blossoms . we call this custom hanami . hanami literally means \u201cwatching blossoms , \u201d and the tradition can be traced back at least a thousand years . we bring cooked meals , alcohol , snacks , and sweets , like a potluck party . schools and offices hold welcome parties during hanami , a chance for people to bond and meet new friends .\nin any case , i like to walk around and look at the cherry blossoms , or have a small party in someone ' s yard , but i can definitely live without hanami .\ni go to a 100 yen shop , buy a fake branch of sakura and go drinking at an izakaya with my students and call it a\nhanami party\nevery year . . .\nif we take the word literally , hanami just means \u201clooking at flowers . \u201d it\u2019s a japanese word that falls into a broad category of \u201clooking at things\u201d words \u2013 two other famous examples might be\nappreciation of nature aside , hanami is literally a festival where everyone , from salarymen to tourists , rubs shoulders with the sole purpose of having a good time . it\u2019s an experience so uniquely japanese .\nhonestly , the answer here is everywhere . that being said , here is a sampling of some of the places i have personally visited through the years to get my cherry blossom viewing or \u201chanami\u201d fill :\nokay , so air - hanami may not really take hold in japan as a yearly spring - time activity , but as we\u2019ve mentioned already , it does have its advantages . what do you think \u2014 does virtual flower - viewing seem like a viable idea at all for people who can\u2019t actually go and see the sakura flowers in person ? or should those staying indoors stick to just eating delicious hanami cakes instead ?\nso what\u2019s the deal with flower - viewing without the flowers ? well , there are actually some very real advantages to an indoor virtual hanami . even though the sakura flowers may be in bloom , it\u2019s still quite chilly outdoors this time of year , especially during the night , so unless you\u2019re lucky enough to have exceptionally warm weather , spending several hours outside for a hanami session after work could get cold and uncomfortable .\ni have to ride my bike along a 1 kilometer tree lined lane every day to the train station . i get my hanami in the morning and evening . very lovely time of year and finishes too soon .\nthis was one of the preeminent hanami spots in the edo period , but sadly sh\u014dgunate destroyed the area to build defensive islands to protect edo from the threat of a sea based invasion by western powers in the 1850\u2019s .\nshunk\u014dsai hokush\u016b ( fl . 1810\u20131832 ) . yakusha no hanami ( actors viewing cherry blossoms ) , ca . 1819 . color woodblock print . prints and photographs division , library of congress ( 029 . 00 . 00 )\nbeyond this , you\u2019ll also be treated to a host of different events , parties and separate festivals going on at the same time . you\u2019ll always leave a hanami festival with countless memories of what you did and saw .\neven at night , viewing spots are crowded with people enjoying the blossoms in a beautiful , romantic atmosphere . couples go at night to enjoy the special mood created by cherry blossoms . hanami at night is called yozakura .\nso , edo\u2019s big 5 hanami spots were goten\u2019yama , ueno , the banks of the sumida river , asukayama , and koganei . what are your favorite spots in modern t\u014dky\u014d ? and do you know any cool secret spots ?\nhanami is a great experience to let the general atmosphere , and any liquid confidence , fuel your japanese ability \u2013 you\u2019ll rapidly find your group mixing with those around you ; with food , drinks and good times being shared .\nthe idea is that you can enjoy pictures or videos of beautifully blooming sakura trees ( or even artificial sakura branches ) in the comfort of your home or a restaurant to have a sort of virtual or \u201cair - hanami\u201d experience .\nin reality however , a huge majority of the people on the japanese internet seem to think that air - hanami is a ridiculous idea , especially based on the comments that appeared after the tv segment on air - hanami was aired , many of which expressed thoughts like : \u201cwhat a stupid idea . not elegant at al ! \u201d or \u201caaaargh\u2026 we can\u2019t turn this into a fad ! we\u2019ll have idiots breaking off branches from sakura trees to do this . \u201d\nhaving a picnic and drinking sake while looking at cherry blossoms is a tradition that goes back to the heian period . until recently , you could usually only carry a bottle or two with you , so the parties were shorter . since the 70\u2019s and 80\u2019s , there have been convenience stores on every corner in major cities . this has made it possible for hanami parties to run from 6 am to 11 pm because you can just refuel at 7 - 11 whenever you run out of booze . furthermore , hanami goers in parks these days can even order delivery pizza , sushi , or whatever they need . in the age of instant gratification , an old proverb came to be associated with hanami :\nmost of the sites for hanami do not have garbage bins in place . you must not leave the garbage behind . please try to minimize the amount of garbage and be sure to take the garbage with you to where you are staying .\nfew things capture the essence of japanese culture like\nhanami\nof flower viewing during the country ' s spring cherry blossom season . here ' s a sampling of a few places to catch those\nsakura\nin bloom when visiting japan .\nhanami celebrations usually involve eating and drinking , and playing and listening to music . special dishes such as dango and bento are prepared and eaten at the occasion . it is also very common for sake to be drunk as a party of the festivity .\nnow i like to go to hanami with a few of my close friends just to enjoy the cherry blossoms , but if i go with a lot of friends or a group of colleagues , it mostly means having a party with lots of eating and drinking .\nwet wipes to clean your hands , etc . are called wet tissues in japan . they are useful to clean your hands or clothes when you drop or spill food on your clothe as there may not be water readily available near where you have a hanami party .\n, or nighttime sakura viewing , is generally thought to have origins in yoshiwara and similar edo period red light districts because businesses stayed open late and used lanterns to maximum effect to make their shops seems more attractive at night , especially during the short cherry blossom season . while usually men frequented the pleasure quarters , wives and daughters often came to enjoy the illuminated trees and try to catch a glimpse of the courtesans in their flashy kimono . anyone who has enjoyed yo - zakura knows there\u2019s a dramatic difference between daytime hanami and nighttime hanami .\nisetan shinjuku is closely located to shinjuku - sanchome station on the tokyo metro line . quite a few stores are found on the basement food floor and a wide variety of hanami bento from a luxurious bento which is priced at about 5 , 000 yen to a healthy bento with lots of vegetables is available . as a park called shinjuku - gyoen national garden where there are 1 , 300 cherry trees is close to isetan shinjuku , you can have a hanami party there . but please note that no alcohol beverage is allowed in the park .\nutagawa hirokage ( fl . 1851\u20131866 ) . asukayama no hanami ( flower viewing at asuka hill ) in edo meisho d\u014dkezukush ( comical collection of famous places in edo ) , 1859 . color woodblock album . japanese collection , asian division , library of congress ( 045 . 00 . 00 )\nhanami : sakura and the art of cherry blossom viewing in japan | technobubble it\u2019s as japanese as samurai , bullet trains and anime cartoons . one can even argue that there\u2019s no more enduring symbol that captures japanese culture than the \u201csakura\u201d or cherry blossom . check out this story on urltoken urltoken\nin japan , spring is a very meaningful season . it marks the end of the year for both schools and companies , it is the time of \u201cnew encounters and new beginnings , \u201d as the japanese like to say . with the quickly rising temperatures , both old and young , locals and tourists , flock to see one of spring \u2019s most marvelous miracles : the evanescent cherry blossom , or sakura in japanese . the act of viewing and appreciating the tiny pink petals is called hanami , literally meaning flower viewing . between march and may , tokyo \u2019s hanami parties can be seen taking place pretty much everywhere where cherry trees can be found \u2013 but how to actually do a proper hanami ? from the weather and what clothes to wear to what to bring to the event , let\u2019s take a look at everything you need to know to make your tokyo cherry blossom experience an unforgettable one !\nin addition to contributing code , you can help to triage issues . this can include reproducing bug reports , or asking for vital information such as version numbers or reproduction instructions . if you would like to start triaging issues , one easy way to get started is to subscribe to hanami on codetriage .\ntorii kiyonaga ( 1752\u20131815 ) . hanami - zuki ( cherry blossom viewing month ) , from the series shin - yoshiwara jukkei ( ten views of shin - yoshiwara ) , between 1785 and 1789 . color woodblock print . prints and photographs division , library of congress ( 039 . 00 . 00 )\nkitao shigemasa ( 1739\u20131820 ) . yayoi or sangatsu , asukayama hanami ( third lunar month , blossom viewing at asuka hill ) , from the series j\u016bnikagetsu ( twelve months ) , between 1772 and 1776 . color woodblock print . prints and photographs division , library of congress ( 019 . 00 . 00 )\nthe most wonderful thing about being a year long student studying abroad is that i have had the opportunity to really experience all of the seasons within japan . now that spring has arrived , the flowers are blooming and it\u2019s becoming warm enough to spend days outside having \u82b1\u898b ( hanami ) with friends and family .\nand\u014d hiroshige ( 1797\u20131858 ) . sumida tsutsumi hanami no zu ( viewing cherry blossoms along the sumida river ) , from the series t\u014dto meisho ( famous views in the eastern capital ) , between 1848 and 1854 . color woodblock print . prints and photographs division , library of congress ( 030 . 00 . 00 )\nwhile the chinese prize the plum blossoms , the aristocracy of japan raised the cherry blossom to new status . the ritual of hanami \u2014 elaborate cherry blossom viewing ceremonies and celebrations with singing , dancing , and drinking \u2014 began at the imperial courts , practiced by elite classes , but commoners also celebrated in rural areas .\nprepare foods , drinks , and things you need by the number of persons in advance . bring all of them to hanami spot at the day . bashotori makes your people happy if the spot is crowded . badminton sets , frisbees , or playthings entertain everyone . someone who you don\u2019t know may become your friends .\ntwo great friends of mine were made during hanami when a group nearby were playing a board game and invited a few of us over to play . although at first we focused on discussing the fragility of life as embodied by the fleeting presence of cherry blossoms , it quickly descended into what our favorite food and drink was .\n\u82b1 ( hana ) means \u201cflower , \u201d and \u898b ( mi ) , means \u201cto view . \u201d together , hanami literally means \u201cto view flowers . \u201d \u898b is a combination of the characters for \u201ceye\u201d and \u201chuman , \u201d evolving from a pictogram of a human figure with two legs and a large eyeball for a head .\ngokusui no en was a typical heian period poetry even linked to seasonal changes practiced by the northern fujiwara clan . this one is recreated once a year in hiraizumi , iwate prefecture . it wasn\u2019t a sakura - centric event but definitely influenced by china and was focused on seasonal events like hanami in the literal sense of \u201clooking at flowers . \u201d\nhanami really comes down to what you might consider fun . i myself love it . it\u2019s an excellent excuse for me and my friends to get together , eat some homemade food , drink some beers , look at the flowers , and see who can last the longest with a full bladder . you know , the usual stuff for a friday night .\njapanese companies often send the youngest or lowest ranking people on their teams or in their departments to go stake out prime hanami spots in busy locations at the crack of dawn . inevitably , they begin partying , often from 6 am until the main group arrives . i came across this poor fellow at noon and it seems like\u2026 well\u2026 i guess hazing is a thing in his company .\nis one of the most popular events of spring . crowds of people - families , groups of friends , and groups from companies sit under the fully open cherry blossoms , usually on plastic tarps , and have a picnic celebration ( a hanami party ! ) . the picnic fare consists of a wide variety of foods , snack foods , and sake ( alcholic beverages including rice wine ,\nhanami ( \u82b1\u898b ) literally means\nflower viewing\n, however , it commonly refers only to cherry blossom viewing . cherry blossom viewing is easy : simply enjoy the intensity of the many blossoms by looking at a single tree or a group of trees . from a distance , the trees appear as beautiful clouds , while the beauty of single blossoms can be enjoyed from a close distance .\nit is still chilly during the cherry blossom season which is from mid - march through early april . a body warmer is a must - have item for a hanami party . the iron powder inside the warmer produces heat . one type of body warmer is to be held in the hand to get warmth and another type has adhesive and placed it on the underwear to keep your back warm .\ncherry blossoms , on the other hand , have been around with the japanese people all this time . whether it be warriors of old comparing their short lives to the brief , glorious spectacle of cherry blossom season or families , friend and coworkers partaking in \u201chanami\u201d or flower viewing under a canopy of pink flower petals , the sakura is a timeless phenomenon that links the country\u2019s past with its present .\nfrom around late april each year , hirosaki park is tranformed into a pink wonderland with over 2 , 500 cherry trees , cherry blossom tunnels , evening illuminations , moats turned completely pink with petals , lovely picnic areas , and rental rowing boats combining to create a truly magical hanami location . if you visit between april 23 and may 5 , you will also catch the hirosaki cherry blossom festival .\none of my favorite ukiyo - e of all time , two groups of women doing hanami on goten\u2019yama . you can see shinagawa below , the calm waters of edo bay below , and the ever present boats on premodern japan\u2019s busiest harbor . looking out at the bay must have seemed like looking at the end of the world \u2013 and by that i mean the pacific ocean and modern chiba prefecture .\nthe cherry blossom ( \u685c , sakura ) is japan ' s unofficial national flower . it has been celebrated for many centuries and holds a very prominent position in japanese culture . there are many dozens of different cherry tree varieties in japan , most of which bloom for just a couple of days in spring . the seasonal spectacle is celebrated with hanami ( cherry blossom viewing ) parties under the trees .\nthe practice of hanami is many centuries old . the custom is said to have started during the nara period ( 710\ufffd784 ) when the chinese tang dynasty influenced japan in many ways ; one of which was the custom of enjoying flowers . though it was ume blossoms that people admired in the beginning , by the heian period , sakura came to attract more attention . from then on , in tanka and haiku ,\nflowers\nmeant\nsakura .\nhanami was first used as a term analogous to cherry blossom viewing in the heian era novel tale of genji . whilst a wisteria viewing party was also described , from this point on the terms\nhanami\nand\nflower party\nwere only used to describe cherry blossom viewing . sakura originally was used to divine that year ' s harvest as well as an announcer of the rice - planting season . people believed in gods ' existence inside the trees and made offerings at the root of sakura trees . afterwards , they partook of the offering with sake . emperor saga of the heian period adopted this practice , and held flower - viewing parties with sake and feasts underneath the blossoming boughs of sakura trees in the imperial court in kyoto . poems would be written praising the delicate flowers , which were seen as a metaphor for life itself , luminous and beautiful yet fleeting and ephemeral . this was said to be the origin of hanami in japan . the custom was originally limited to the elite of the imperial court , but soon spread to samurai society and , by the edo period , to the common people as well . tokugawa yoshimune planted areas of cherry blossom trees to encourage this . under the sakura trees , people had lunch and drank sake in cheerful feasts . today , the japanese people continue the tradition of hanami , gathering in great numbers wherever the flowering trees are found . thousands of people fill the parks to hold feasts under the flowering trees , and sometimes these parties go on until late at night . in more than half of japan , the cherry blossoming period coincides with the beginning of the scholastic and fiscal years , and so welcoming parties are often opened with hanami . the teasing proverb dumplings rather than flowers ( \u82b1\u3088\u308a\u56e3\u5b50 , hana yori dango ) hints at the real priorities for most cherry blossom viewers . ( a punning variation , boys over flowers ( \u82b1\u3088\u308a\u7537\u5b50 , hana yori dango ) , is the title of a manga and anime series . )\nhirosaki castle : admittedly , this place is part of my bucket list of places to go but haven\u2019t had a chance to visit yet . aomori\u2019s most favorite hanami spot features an old castle , a large park , food stalls and , according to the recommending redditor , friendly locals . can be reached via 20 - minute walk or 10 - minute bus ride from hirosaki station on the jr ou line .\nthe cherry blossoms are in full bloom with the coming of spring . they burst into bloom then fall fleetingly and gracefully . it is important parts of the reason why japanese people love cherry blossoms . people also love hanami ( it means basically watching flowers ) which is a picnic under cherry blossom trees . it may be fine to focus foods or drinking without cherry blossoms , or the reason to see friends .\nin the 1880\u2019s and early 1900\u2019s , newspapers began announcing famous spots for hanami and recommending the best times to go . the blooming of sakura coincided with the newly established school year , and companies latched on to this cycle to welcome in new hires and reinforce the commitment of existing workers\u2019 dedication to the organization . in this way , the sakura became a symbol of birth and rebirth , rather than the fleeting existence of the samurai .\nmy memory of going when i lived in the city was of night - time hanami after work . the trees were pretty when lit up , and the atmosphere was great , but it would always be too cold for the women to stay long and we ' d end up the nearest chain izakaya we could get in with our group . which in itself isn ' t that bad , but is not exactly traditional flower viewing .\n, hanami was an inherent aspect of the elite culture in peace time . but the tokugawa sh\u014dgunate took things a step further . they began planting cherry blossoms in ueno , where you could visit the magnificent mausoleums of the sh\u014dguns . this vast religious center was open to the public and would become ueno park in modern times . daimy\u014d from other parts of japan brought the concept of public cherry blossom viewing spaces from edo back to their respective domains .\nnighttime hanami in yoshiwara . you can see the lanterns illuminating the trees . also , notice the guy covering his head . men of prominent positions in the community , while allowed to \u2013 and often expected to \u2013 have concubines , were discouraged by the sh\u014dgunate from going to red light districts like the yoshiwara . they often covered their heads to avoid recognition . but , of course , they went . because oiran ! ! ! who wouldn\u2019t ? ! ! \ud83d\udc9b\nutagawa hirokage was a pupil of renowned painter and printmaker and\u014d hiroshige . the latter\u2019s popular and comparatively stately presentations of like subject matter provide a comic spark for this envisioning of flower - viewing at asukayama . strolling revelers in the middle distance include musicians and samurai who wear blue haori jackets with loose hakama trousers . in the immediate foreground , a party of women and men reacts as a blind man inadvertently wreaks havoc on their hanami ( flower viewing ) picnic .\nand\u014d hiroshige\u2019s hanami ( flower viewing ) scene along the sumida river is full of lively action , including a man dancing near a musician strumming the shamisen , a three - stringed banjo - like instrument . to the right another man leans forward to offer sake from a gourd container to a woman who reaches back toward him . images of the sumida river , still a famous destination for blossom viewing in tokyo , were a recurring theme in edo period ( 1600\u20131868 ) prints .\nmost japanese visit their country\u2019s trees in groups for special cherry blossom viewings known as hanami . students visit the trees taking a half or full day off from lessons . neighborhoods organize their own viewings . companies send their newest employees to stake out areas for corporate picnicking under the trees . when the flowers burst out of their buds , the japanese people celebrate their new year with food , dance and music , emiko ohnuki - tierney , a japanese - american anthropologist , explained .\noutside a small village in fukushima prefecture is hanamiyama ( \u82b1\u898b\u5c71 ) , a hillside park whose cherry trees were originally planted by local farmers , and grew into the hanami hot spot it is today . because it\u2019s located in the northern region of tohoku , the trees don\u2019t bloom until mid - april . while the park is somewhat remote , that seclusion offers a lovely mountain view juxtaposed with the blossoms . and a \u00a5250 shuttle bus from fukushima station makes getting there a breeze !\nthis brought hanami to the commoners . kabuki and entertainment in the pleasure quarters were looked down upon by the sh\u014dgunate as morally questionable , but enjoying cherry blossoms was good clean fun and people of any rank could enjoy it if they had access to the trees . of course , some of the best groves where behind the high walls of the palaces of the feudal lords in edo and of sh\u014dgun\u2019s castle in particular , but temples , shrines , and common spaces were open to all .\nhaving the basic knowledge on how to dress for spring and what temperatures to expect , let\u2019s look at how to actually do hanami , or cherry blossom viewing . the timing as to when the cherry trees in tokyo are in full bloom varies from year to year , but the general timeframe is from the end of march until the beginning of april . the cherry trees first start to bloom in kyushu , the south of japan , and then the bloom makes its way towards kanto and to west japan . 2017 is expected to fall within the average blooming time nationwide . as for tokyo , the cherry blossoms are expected to come out around march 25th , based on cherry blossom reports from february 8th , 2017 . around this time , hanami can be enjoyed all around tokyo and many people gather to do just that . families , friends , and companies will gather under the beautifully blossoming sakura trees , equipped with bento , or boxed lunches , drinks , and snacks . hanami is one of the few occasions on which japanese people start to drink alcohol at noon . some of the most famous cherry blossom viewing spots in tokyo include ueno park , shinjuku gyoen , chidorigafuchi , and yasukuni shrine . a lot of cherry blossom spots are beautifully lit up at night , creating an almost enigmatic scenery especially at rokugien and meguro river . as breathtaking as the cherry blossom spring in tokyo is , please don\u2019t forget that it is still march and it can get pretty chilly , so make sure to dress appropriately .\nwith hanami and cherry blossoms , many people say spring is japan\u2019s most beautiful season \u2013 and indeed , there\u2019s much to see and discover in tokyo between march and may . while you might encounter some train delays due to strong winds , the weather is generally pleasant and you\u2019re sure to hit a perfect day for your own unique cherry blossom experience ! if you want to discover cherry blossom spots all around tokyo , both famous spots and local secrets , make sure to check live japan for more information !\nkyoto\u2019s philosopher\u2019s path is a lovely stone walkway that follows a canal through the northern part of the city\u2019s higashiyama district . it gets its name from a particular philosopher \u2013 nishida kitaro \u2013 who was said to wander down the path in meditation on his way to kyoto university . the path runs for about two kilometres and as well as plenty of restaurants , cafes and shops it is lined all the way with cherry trees , which explode into colour in early april \u2013 providing one of kyoto\u2019s most popular hanami spots .\nplease note that there will be a long line in front of a toilet at the hanami sites . and some of the sites have no toilet . you\u2019d better find a nearby toilet beforehand . although many of convenience stores will let you use the toilet , it is not a good manner to use the toilet without buying anything . something cheap like a pack of chewing gum or a bottle of tea is just fine , so please be sure to buy something . it is a nice way to show your appreciation .\nlocated in nara prefecture , mount yoshino ( \u5409\u91ce\u5c71\u30fbyoshino - yama ) has been a popular hanami destination for centuries . the mountain is covered by 30 , 000 ( ! ! ! ) cherry trees that bloom from early to mid april . due to the difference in elevation throughout its four main visiting areas , the blooming is staggered by a short period between the upper and lower sections . while there are plenty of places to stop and visit along the way , the view from the top must be seen to be believed !\ngoryokaku fort ( \u4e94\u7a1c\u90ed ) is in hakodate , on japan\u2019s northernmost island , hokkaido . a short tram ride from hakodate station will bring you to the unique , star - shaped fort , which was turned into a public park in the early 1900s . over 1 , 000 cherry trees were planted along its moats , creating one of hokkaido\u2019s best hanami spots . blooming usually starts in early may , and the adjacent goryokaku tower offers an incredible bird ' s - eye view of the fortress that can\u2019t be beat\u2014though it costs \u00a5840 .\nkitao shigemasa\u2019s eighteenth - century hanami ( flower viewing ) party scene shows three women and a man at asukayama park\u2014opened by japanese sh\u014dgun tokugawa yoshimune ( 1684\u20131751 ) , who had its famous cherry trees planted there in 1720 . comfortably arranged on a ground cover inside a partial enclosure , they are likely enjoying warmed sake . such parties continue to be a thriving japanese pastime\u2014replete with traditional sake and picnic blankets laid out hours in advance at the best sakura viewing spots . above the image is a haiku poem describing both arboreal and human \u201cblossoms\u201d :\nin japanese ( usually shared by word of mouth ) . this could be anything from a very local shrine to an obscure park . these places tend to have a great hanami experience without the crowds and often don\u2019t have all the drunks shouting and laughing with each other or passing out on wherever on the ground . and while not a secret spot , some places like shinjuku gyoen have specific rules banning alcohol \u2013 though , that doesn\u2019t actually stop people from bringing it in , but the people who do tend to be low key about it .\nyeah , the only ' problem ' is with the tendency for people to have their events in the same park on the same weekend regardless of where they actually live ( yoyogi and ueno are main destinations for tokyo i think , but is true of any major park ) . a ' hanami picnic ' itself is basically just a regular picnic with nicer than usual scenery if you make a decent choice of location . it ' s as fun ( positive or not ) as any other gathering of friends / new friends over food and drinks .\nlast but certainly not least on our list is the takato castle ruins park in nagano prefecture , the last of the official top three cherry blossom spots in japan ( along with mount yoshino and hirosaki castle ) . located on a hill in ina city , nagano , the park is about 60 km from matsumoto ( where the \u201cblack crow\u201d castle also provides a great hanami location ) . visit during the month of april and you\u2019ll find yatai stalls set up all around the park for the annual cherry blossom festival , and there are lovely illuminations held every evening from sunset until 10pm .\nshinjuku gyoen ( \u65b0\u5bbf\u5fa1\u82d1 ) is a beautiful park in the heart of tokyo , just a short walk from shinjuku station . although it costs \u00a5200 to enter , that\u2019s a small price to pay for the spacious lawns perfect for laying a blanket down , enjoying your favorite foods , and gazing on more than 1 , 000 cherry trees contained within , which are at their prime in early april . while hanami season can be a temperamental , fickle thing , shinjuku gyoen contains early - and late - blooming trees , which makes it perfect for those who miss the elusive prime - time viewing .\nwhen the imperial court was based in nara in the 700\u2019s , local aristocrats would read chinese poems celebrating the transient beauty of plum blossoms . in their gardens , each flower\u2019s location became a new venue for poetry writing events or places to engage in other artistic endeavors , such as calligraphy , flower arrangement , and painting . the most common flowers were wisteria [ iii ] , plum blossoms , peach blossoms , and ultimately cherry blossoms which were treasured for their brief yet brilliant bloom . by the heian period , the term hanami had become synonymous with cherry blossom viewing specifically , and not just flower viewing in general .\nwidely celebrated in japanese literature , poetry , and art , sakura carry layered meanings . for example , because they bloom briefly , the blossoms are often seen as a metaphor for the ephemeral beauty of living . at the same time , the joyful tradition of hanami ( flower viewing ) is an old and ongoing tradition . the practice was first associated with plum blossoms before becoming almost exclusively linked with cherry blossoms by the heian period ( 794\u20131185 ) . with wider exposure to japanese art and culture in the nineteenth century , audiences in the u . s . and around the world embraced sakura as a particularly japanese cultural hallmark .\nwhat is needed to do a proper hanami ? since it\u2019s an outdoor event , you want to make sure you bring everything necessary to enjoy your time under the cherry blossoms , so let\u2019s take a look at the must - haves : \u2605 food : at popular spots such as ueno park and yasukuni shrine , many food stalls sell a variety of different dishes and snacks . however , the prices can be pretty high and the queues even longer , so buying things such as onigiri rice balls , bread , sweets , and drinks at nearby supermarkets and convenience stores is highly recommended . you\u2019ll also see a lot of japanese people bringing home - made lunches in bento boxes \u2013 if you have the option , why not try making one for yourself ? \u2605 picnic blanket : since cherry blossom viewing is a popular event and lots of people flock to parks and spots do hanami , don\u2019t count on any benches being free to sit on ! as the grass and earth tends to be rather wet n this season , we highly recommend bringing a sheet or blanket to leisurely sit on without having to worry about dampness or dirt . those picnic blankets can be purchased for as little as 100 yen in various shops . or just bring one from home ! \u2605 tissues & wet tissues : must - haves when eating outside . while there might be public toilets at parks and shrines to wash your hands , you can expect the queues to be long . wet and regular tissues will clean your hands quick and efficient without the need to find a sink ! \u2605 disposable tableware : especially handy when doing hanami in a larger group of people . paper plates and cups will let you share any kind of food and drink easily without having to worry about carrying a load of tableware back and forth . disposable tableware can be found in pretty much any 100 yen shop and convenience store . \u2605 garbage bags : this might sound a bit weird at first but in japan , trashcans can be hard to come by , even at famous cherry blossom viewing spots . the japanese way is to bring one\u2019s own garbage bags to collect any kind of trash , take it back home and dispose it there . also , keep the waste separation rules in mind : burnable , non - burnable , cans , and bottles . a hanami pro - tip is to use the shopping bags you might have gotten when buying food and drinks as trash bags ! some spots do have trash cans installed , but you shouldn\u2019t count on it ."]}
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", "topic": 11}], "title": "henry herbert tailors", "paragraphs": ["henry herbert tailors savile row by scooter service . but how does it work ?\nhenry herbert tailors - bespoke tailors making tailored suits , wedding suits , bespoke suits & shirts . created by charlie baker - collingwood\nthe original henry herbert was shirt maker to king charles i . long live henry !\nhenry herbert tailors - quintessentially british tailors , making bespoke suits , handmade shirts & overcoats . british tailoring at affordable prices . telephone to make an appointment .\nhenry herbert limited . company number : 06803285 vat number : 981008428 henry herbert limited is a uk limited company governed by english law and registered in the uk .\nwhat a fantastic service from henry herbert . i needed a new morning suit very quickly and while all other tailors said it couldn ' t be done in the time henry herbert simply said\nno problem , sir .\nand\nhenry herbert tailors handcraft the finest bespoke suits and shirts . true to the highest standards of traditional savile row tailoring , we use the finest fabrics , the finest tailors and , hopefully , the finest service .\nhenry herbert is available from : monday - friday 9am \u2013 5 . 30pm saturday 10am \u2013 5pm\nhenry herbert is available every day from 8am - 8pm , you can email us at henry @ urltoken or call us on : 020 7837 1452 .\nsavile row : a short video by henry herbert tailors . savile row is today the golden mile of tailoring . savile row is split into two sections , the eastern side home to the traditional tailors and the western side accommodating the more contemporary tailors about savile row , considered the golden mile of tailoring .\nall henry herbert tailors are fully trained motorcycle riders and you offer a ' one - of - a - kind savile row by scooter service ' . how did you come up with this idea ?\nhenry herbert prices are affordable . we honour the traditions of fine english tailoring at costs which will not break the bank .\nwhy trudge all the way to savile row when you can let savile row come to you ? charlie collingwood , 31 , is managing director of henry herbert tailors , which provides a suit service on a scooter .\nbespoke shirts have a long history and tradition on savile row . henry herbert tailors make perfectly fitting bespoke shirts and offer a bespoke shirt fit guarantee . as london tailors , we offer the finest selection of egyptian cottons and high quality shirting fabrics . our bespoke shirts are handmade to the highest standard of english tailoring .\nhenry herbert was the ideal wedding tailor for me , providing a perfect men ' s wedding suit for me . the suit met my needs and specifications exactly and i was guided through the whole process expertly by the friendly henry herbert staff . they weren ' t judgmental about my preferences and understood exactly what i was looking for . having bought one suit from henry herbert at a very reasonable cost , i will definitely go back to them in the future to expand my collection .\nurltoken - henry herbert tailors are bespoke suit and shirt makers in london . we have created the tailor ' s laboratory in london where we try out new ideas and turn challenges into new way ' s of thinking . for more information please visit our website urltoken or call us on 020 7837 1452 to make an appointment . you are welcome to visit the tailors ' s laboratory . show less\na henry herbert tailor will visit you by scooter , wherever and whenever is good for you . we specialise in bespoke suits and shirts but also undertake alterations & repairs .\nguests of threadneedles - - the square mile ' s original boutique hotel - - are able to arrange appointments with henry herbert tailors at any time of day or night , to be measured up for suits and shirts made from the finest english and scottish fabrics , in the savile row tradition .\nhenry herbert uses a range of super wools in the suits and overcoats he makes . but what exactly is a super wool fabric ? wikipedia give an excellent and detailed description here .\nlamb\u2019s conduit passage henry herbert , 8 lamb\u2019s conduit passage , london , wc1r 4rg telephone : 020 7837 1452 ( available monday - friday , 9am - 5 . 30pm , saturday , 10am - 5pm )\nand so henry herbert tailors and our savile row by scooter service was born - using a custom built fleet of vespa scooters , using full trained tailors , to meet customers around the clock . and the result ? savile row and every other tailoring firm that could jump on the band wagon tried their hardest to squeeze out every bad word from the oxford dictionary to wish us a doom ! but ten years later , we are still here and still working hard for our customers .\ni created henry herbert tailors to change the way bespoke tailoring is delivered . why , i thought , should the customer have to go to the tailor during unhelpful hours ( normally monday - friday , 9am - 5pm ) , when the tailor could and should be prepared to go to the customer - any day , any time and any place .\nthe big difference between charlie and other schmutter - merchants is that you don ' t have to slog back and forth to savile row or soho to be kitted out in one of his bespoke henry herbert suits .\ni have brought a couple of batches of shirts from henry herbert now , and just received my second set . i have used a couple of tailor made shirt services before , though this is the only one i have used twice . if you are looking for bespoke shirts london has an array of choices , but not sure you will find a better or simpler service than that of henry herbert . really impressed . good work team !\nhenry herbert are bespoke tailors , offering bespoke tailoring to the highest standards of savile row . london is the gold standard of bespoke suits . but we know it is not always easy to make appointments in a busy work week and so , if you are looking for the finest bespoke suits and bespoke shirts , try our savile row by scooter visiting tailor service . our london tailors are trained to help find your perfect style and fit , using the finest bespoke suit and shirt fabrics . find out more about the history of bespoke tailoring .\ni went to henry herbert tailor several times for various alterations on trousers and shirts . on every occasion , i was well - received , carefully listened to and the alterations i was asking for were executed promptly and meticulously . i also thought that the service i was offered was fairly priced . i would definitely recommend henri herbert tailor for any works related to suits and formal clothes .\nhenry herbert only buys his suitings and coatings wools from english ( or scottish ) mills , including holland & sherry , harrisons , scabal , dormeuil & dugdale brothers . when choosing your fabric , the tailor should always clearly tell you the source of your fabric .\ni purchased a three piece tweed shooting suit from henry herbert along with matching tie and a shirt and the service was second to none . it is by far the most comfortable and well fitting shooting outfit i have ever owned and will shortly be back to purchase an additional suit .\nbusiness is ticking over nicely at the moment despite the recession ,\nhe says ,\nbut when expansion comes , the end point will be to have a henry herbert scooter base in every major metropolitan city in the uk and around the world .\nscoots you , sir !\nbespoke morning suits and wedding morning suits are still a popular wedding suit choice . two piece or three piece , our bespoke morning suits are made from the finest british fabrics . henry herbert ' s morning suits are handmade in england and are perfectly fitting , for the perfect wedding day .\nwas fortunate enough to buy a henry herbert morning suit for a very good friend ' s wedding recently . it was a great experience from the initial measuring , cloth choice , fitting and then final delivery . the only disappointment is not having more frequent occasions on which to wear it !\nhenry herbert takes 8 - 10 weeks to make his bespoke suits and overcoats and 3 - 4 weeks for his tailored shirts , with a number of fittings during this period . however , if you need your bespoke shirts or bespoke suits in a hurry , you may want to try our express service .\ni was new to the bespoke tailoring world and did some extensive research . i settled on henry herbert to make me two suits . i decided on a navy and charcoal grey , we had a couple of fittings and several weeks later the suits have come back : the finishing is superb . 10 / 10 .\ni needed some tailored shirts for my wedding but had left it right to the last minute\u2026 . these guys did an amazing job with a super fast turn around , and really great quality shirts . they really went out of their way to sort me out . thanks henry herbert for saving my bacon ! very happy .\npurchased a bespoke navy blazer , charlie and will both delivered a blazer i will undoubtedly cherish for many years . cannot find a fault with the service , nothing but professionalism and class from start to finish . much better than your average savile row\nbig name\ntailors at a fraction of the price .\ni have never left a review before , but i am leaving this because without doubt they went beyond what all other tailors were prepared to do and the end result is my wedding suit : something i will cherish forever . superb cloth - it feels like silk with a service and suit that many other should aspire to .\ni had a wedding suit made a few years ago with henry herbert and am still delighted with it . my wife then recently treated me to 4 shirts as a birthday present , and i was just as impressed this time around . charlie came to me to measure me up , and run through the options for material , collar type etc . and four weeks later they arrived via courier . the quality and fit are both exceptional - i will definitely be back next time i feel like treating myself .\ntrip to stanley mills ! we took a short trip up north to see @ standeven1885 at their mill in bradford . # bespoke # suit # picoftheday # photography # fashion # mensfashion # menswear # mensstyle # fashiondaily # style # londonstyle # tailoring # gentleman # london # newyork # britishbespoke # tailors # henryherbert # henryherberttailors # shirtmakers # luxury # holborn # fabrics # bespokesuit # standeven1885\na common question i am often asked is \u201c where were you trained ? \u201d our tailors have a rich history of tailoring . i myself , apart from being a fully qualified motorcyclist , am also a tailor too . at first i learnt from others \u2013 watching them at work and involving myself . i have since cemented this , learning jacket making at morley college ( london ) , trouser & waistcoat making at central st martin\u2019s and sewing skills at city of westminster college , where i obtained my city & guilds qualifications .\na common question i am often asked is\nwhere were you trained ?\nour tailors have a rich history of tailoring . i myself , apart from being a fully qualified motorcyclist , am also a tailor too . at first i learnt from others - watching them at work and involving myself . i have since cemented this , learning jacket making at morley college ( london ) , trouser & waistcoat making at central st martin ' s and sewing skills at city of westminster college , where i obtained my city & guilds qualifications .\nfor every single customer that comes to see us , we always encourage them to speak to as many tailors as possible \u2013 to get a feel of their workmanship and their service . the two are just as important as each other . it is an extremely opinionated business , with a competitor always the first to offer his thoughts on what might not be wright with another firm\u2019s workmanship . but at the end of the day , the biggest test should be for the customer to ask himself , \u201cdoes this suit make me feel good ? \u201d . if so , then the tailor has done his job .\nand twice this week , i heard on the radio and on a blog , two savile row tailors still rubbishing our idea \u2013 how on earth could customers enjoy the same experience away from the workshops and expensive shops . remarkably , both of them , in the same breath , were advertising their services for customers they will be seeing abroad \u2013 away form their shops . it is the service and the product that matters , not the extortionate rents that have to be paid and which therefore find their way in to expensive suits . do you participate in initiatives for making the men ' s suit more attractive to men ? how do you think the men ' s suit industry can unite in order to increase the demand for men ' s suits as a whole ?\na couple of weeks back i bagged an invite to the orange british academy film awards \u00e2\u0080\u0093 a black tie event . i\u00e2\u0080\u0099d never worn a tuxedo before but managed to borrow one from a mate at the last minute .\nthe jacket sleeves were too long , i had clown trousers and my shirt clearly wasn\u00e2\u0080\u0099t designed for a bow tie .\nthis might have gone unnoticed at most events but not when you find yourself flanking hollywood star claire danes on a red carpet in front of thousands . time to invest in a proper suit .\nbeing a mod revivalist at heart i\u00e2\u0080\u0099ve always been fascinated by the fashion and in particular a bespoke three - piece , but never ventured further than a fishtail parka , fred perry polo shirt and trusty pair of clarks originals .\nif you want something to add value and stature to who you are , a bespoke suit is a great investment because it\u00e2\u0080\u0099s going to last you a long time . it doesn\u00e2\u0080\u0099t have to be loud , just something subtle that fits , \u00e2\u0080\u0099 she explains .\n\u00e2\u0080\u0098we can add whatever little touches you want too . for example , we have one client who requests a special pocket to fit his cigar , \u00e2\u0080\u0099 she says . \u00e2\u0080\u0098the attention you get on savile row guarantees you will notice the difference and so will other people . i\u00e2\u0080\u0099ve always believed you can achieve a lot in a well - cut suit . \u00e2\u0080\u0099\nlike any other fashion , suits have seasons and it\u00e2\u0080\u0099s more than just \u00e2\u0080\u0098light or dark\u00e2\u0080\u0099 . \u00e2\u0080\u0098there are all - year - round cloths and there are seasonal cloths . clients are currently looking at winter for spring , and our ready - to - wear range is a great indicator of influences for the season , \u00e2\u0080\u0099 says sargent . \u00e2\u0080\u0098double - breasted is very fashionable again in suits and slightly longer overcoats . you should be looking for something classical but with a bit of a twist , which is achievable with accessories and shirts . \u00e2\u0080\u0098greys seem hugely popular right now . we\u00e2\u0080\u0099ve had a lot of clients come in requesting that colour . they\u00e2\u0080\u0099ve been influenced by the show mad men ( pictured right ) \u00e2\u0080\u0093 muted suits with loud ties and shirts . \u00e2\u0080\u0099\nthis all sounds lovely but incredibly expensive and , unfortunately , we can\u00e2\u0080\u0099t all shop in mayfair and be able to pick up the bill . now i\u00e2\u0080\u0099m not saying venture down the old kent road for your \u00e2\u0080\u0098whistle and flute\u00e2\u0080\u0099 but surely there\u00e2\u0080\u0099s a compromise ?\n\u00e2\u0080\u0098made - to - measure is great if you\u00e2\u0080\u0099re on a budget ; you\u00e2\u0080\u0099ll get cloth of brilliant quality , we\u00e2\u0080\u0099ll make you a suit unique to your measurements , even if the process isn\u00e2\u0080\u0099t as thorough as bespoke . a lot of clients want suits they can travel in so will go with made - to - measure or ready - to - wear and leave bespoke for special occasions .\n\u00e2\u0080\u0098if you\u00e2\u0080\u0099ve got the great figure and your budget isn\u00e2\u0080\u0099t in this realm , buying off the peg is absolutely fine , \u00e2\u0080\u0099 says sargent . \u00e2\u0080\u0098but if you\u00e2\u0080\u0099re looking for a long - term investment , bespoke is a great step . \u00e2\u0080\u0099\nyou could always cheat : the savile row company has a naughty little outlet store on ebay with suits , shirts and ties all at 70 per cent off urltoken just don\u00e2\u0080\u0099t tell kathryn .\nready - to - wear suits from \u00a3495 ; made - to - measure from \u00a3795 ; hand - made bespoke from \u00a33 , 500 . urltoken\nall suits and shirts are cut in london then stitched in yorkshire . the standard service takes five to six weeks and the express service two to three weeks .\n* the trench coat . smart , simple and a staple garment for most men\u00e2\u0080\u0099s wardrobes . a little boring in design maybe ? not any more . topman\u00e2\u0080\u0099s trench coat project sees celebrated designers mihara yasuhiro , tim soar , bblessing and alister mackie reinterpret the classic piece , each bringing their own personality to it . yasuhiro has produced an olive green pakamac with a zip on the back to increase the volume of the coat , while new york - based bblessing has added a poem running throughout the lining of its coat . topman\u00e2\u0080\u0099s own contribution to the project is this geometric pattern with buttoned funnel neck ( pictured right ) .\ncharlie collingwood has the impeccable manners , deft hands and immaculate dress sense you expect from a top london tailor .\ncharlie will measure , fit and deliver the suit at your convenience and at your home and office , and he can do this because he runs his business from the back of a scooter .\nit ' s a novel , first - of - its kind service ,\nexplains collingwood , 30 .\nit ' s flexible and convenient for my customers , and because i don ' t have the expense of central london retail premises , i can keep costs down .\nhis handmade suits -\nmade in england with british materials\n- start from a competitive \u00a3495 , overcoats from \u00a3895 .\nwhat ' s more , his fleet of four branded scooters - not to mention the fact that he always wears one of his own , dapper suits in the saddle - is an excellent advert for the business .\ncollingwood , along with a host of london businesses including handymen , estate agents and the berkeley hotel ' s patisserie service , has realised that the scooter offers the ultimate in speed , economy and efficiency . two wheels good , four wheels bad .\nthe trailblazer for this trend was\npatrician electrician\nlord ( james ) irwin , the son of the earl of halifax . irwin set up the handy squad with two odd - job men and two 125cc honda bikes and now has a fleet of 20 .\ni wanted to run my own business ,\nsays the 32 - year - old former investment banker ,\nand i thought there was a niche market for odd jobs that could be done by a single handyman on a bike carrying a small tool kit and [ decorating ] materials .\nthe bikes have now been modified to carry a small stepladder , too .\nit ' s all about\nmaximising utilisation\n. as irwin points out , scooters are exempt from the congestion charge and most parking fees , while their speed and mobility means the handy squad can be quicker to arrive than most emergency - response plumbers and electricians .\nhe claims that\nthe aa followed our lead\n, introducing scooters for mechanics a couple of years later .\nindeed , the model is so successful that one of irwin ' s former employees , dennis baltha , has set up on his own as west london ' s\nscooter handyman\n.\nover in camden , estate agent london residential has invested in three electrip electric scooters .\nwhen we opened the camden office last year we rebranded as a green company , the first carbon - neutral estate agent ,\nsays lettings manager chris welch .\nthe bikes are ideal for meeting landlords or clients at flats , although welsh concedes they\nare better in the summer months\nand aren ' t powerful enough to carry more than one person .\nthese are not problems faced by the berkeley hotel , which delivers its signature , fashion - inspired pr\u00eat - \u00e0 - portea ( sic ) cakes to its discerning sw1 neighbours on a branded pink - and - pistachio vespa : demand goes up in the festive season .\nthe only way to deliver christian louboutin high - heeled biscuits and the latest burberry trenchcoat cakes is aboard a style icon ,\nsays general manager klaus kabelitz .\nand where london leads , the rest of the world follows . if charlie collingwood ' s plans come off , at least .\nerror . page cannot be displayed . please contact your service provider for more details . ( 13 )\nhandmade to order using traditional tailoring techniques , we ensure each garment fits perfectly and will last for years to come .\nwe like to keep a record of real customers wearing real suits that we have made . click here to see some examples of our work .\nwe can bring our personal tailoring service to you , wherever is convenient , with our fleet of custom vespas .\nbespoke suits , hand tailored to perfection ; we have an extensive range of fabrics to make the bespoke suit you want : wools , cottons , linens , silks , mohair ' s and other fabric designs . we can hand tailor your bespoke suit to your own customised design . your perfectly tailored bespoke suit is only a few simple steps away .\nwedding suits can be used as a working or special occasion suit after your wedding and are a popular wedding suit choice . our perfectly fitting wedding suits are handmade in england and use the finest british suit fabric . our bespoke wedding suits are made to the highest savile row standards .\nit was set up by me , charlie baker - collingwood ( pictured ) . customers are welcome to visit us or we are happy to meet clients , wherever and whenever is good for them , with our custom built vespa\u2019s . we are a small firm and we work hard for our customers .\ni hope we have answered some of your questions but , should you wish to ask anything else , however big or small , you can always contact me directly at charlie @ urltoken .\nabsolutely blown away with the level of service . i have used this tailor several times now and they make sure that you are absolutely happy with your alteration before charging you . i must give a special recommendation for william . he has been very courteous and thoroughly professional with a precise eye for detail - you can tell he loves what he does . 5 star service and client care . customer , march 2014\ncharlie exceeded my expectations in every regard . with a welcoming and personal atmosphere in his rooms , the service was professional and forthcoming at all times . most importantly , the shirt he crafted is simply stunning , fits perfectly and advanced to be my favourite shirt by far . i can only highly recommend charlie\u2019s services . customer , december 2014\non our first visit , we bring a selection of the finest cloths and discuss your requirements in detail . our experienced savile row mobile tailor will give you advice and recommendations on the best cut to suit your needs and your body shape and size . we are experienced in tailoring\n. we will bring with us our measuring tapes , chalk and pins and make sure we leave you confident that you\u2019ve made the right choice . we take away your demands , our recommendations and the designs we have discussed and turn this into the perfect item of clothing . we work with you throughout the tailoring , ensuring that you know what is happening every step of the way . customer service is the most important part of our visiting tailor service .\n8 lamb ' s conduit passage ( 5 , 371 . 70 mi ) london , united kingdom wc1r 4rg\ncan ' t recommend charlie and his team highly enough . despite living 150 miles out of london the after sales service and ongoing customer care to ensure complete satisfacti\nclient relations . so pleased with my suit which has graced many a special occasion . carry on doing exactly what you are guys and you will succeed without doubt .\nalways a pleasure liaising with charlie and the team . suits are always bespoke and perfectly made . thank you !\nperfect christmas gifts ! 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{"id": 55145, "summary": [{"text": "mckindless was a scottish bus operator , operating a number of bus routes throughout greater glasgow .", "topic": 13}, {"text": "the company was based in newmains and had a depot in parkhead . ", "topic": 38}], "title": "mckindless", "paragraphs": ["a spokesperson for mckindless said : \u201cit was with great regret that mckindless express and mckindless bus company ltd were forced to cease trading on friday , february 19 , 2010 .\nin 1881 , the most common mckindless occupation in canada was farmer . 27 % of mckindless ' s were farmers . farmer and scholar were the top 2 reported jobs worked by mckindless . a less common occupation for the mckindless family was carpenter .\nin 1881 , farmer and scholar were the top 2 reported jobs worked by mckindless . a less common occupation for the mckindless family was carpenter . the most common mckindless occupation in canada was farmer . 27 % of mckindless ' s were farmers .\n( mckindless bus co no2 ) mckindless buses have closed down their depots at both glasgow and newmains , all services cancelled and 150 staff on . . .\n( mckindless bus co no2 ) i think that the mckindless bus company is awesome . i use them monday to friday to take me into . . .\n( mckindless bus co no2 ) mckindless bus are doing great on their 62 . i use them most days , friendly regular drivers and its mostly modern . . .\nleave a message to start a discussion about the mckindless family with other ancientfaces members .\nname , rank , occupation , next of kin plus other unique facts about walter mckindless .\nsee the moment walter mckindless arrived in the new land - plus find passports , too .\nname , rank , occupation , next of kin plus other unique facts about john mckindless .\nsee the moment john mckindless arrived in the new land - plus find passports , too .\nmckindless dennis dart / wright jdz2403 in renfield street , glasgow on the 17th november 2007 .\nbmc 1100\nfalcon\nex houston , lockerbie , but originally with mckindless , wishaw .\n( mckindless bus co no2 ) as of 19 : 00 hrs friday 19th february 2010 this company and its parent company ( mckindless bus group ) have ceased trading . . . .\nbetween 1977 and 2003 , mckindless life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003 , and highest in 1977 . the average life expectancy for mckindless in 1977 was 96 , and 67 in 2003 .\nphotos , 6 biographies , and last name history of the mckindless family , shared by ancientfaces members .\nunlike many companies who outsourced their recovery requirements , mckindless owned a towtruck , a cutdown midland leopard .\nwe don ' t have any information on the history of the mckindless name . have information to share ?\nwe don ' t have any information on the origins of the mckindless name . have information to share ?\nmckindless jox525p leyland national 11351a . 1r ex midland red . motherwell 22 . 9 . 93 by stephen day\nformer tyne & wear olympians c662 / 3lft at mckindless ' s bogside garage . both were new in 1986\nmckindless are also moving over to using the exact fare system , at least on some of their routes .\npeter mckenna ( 34 ) , and jennifer mckindless ( 35 ) , have pleaded not guilty to having allegedly defrauded the inland revenue of \u00a3113 , 467 between 2002 and 2004 during their employment with the mckindless bus company .\ndespite the wishaw press\u2019s attempts to contact mckindless bosses , no - one was available as we went to press .\nwe don ' t have any alternate spellings or pronunciation information on the mckindless name . have information to share ?\nurltoken has at least 1 birth record for walter mckindless , among more than 3 birth records for this surname .\nurltoken has at least 1 birth record for john mckindless , among more than 3 birth records for this surname .\nafter mckindless ceased trading last month they withdrew their services from north lanarkshire council , however , the contract was picked up by p & c buses ltd who are also based at the former mckindless depot in bogside , near newmains .\nclydesdale ' s bus services were thrown into total chaos this week following the abrupt collapse of the local mckindless network .\nwe don ' t have any information on the nationality / ethnicity of the mckindless name . have information to share ?\nanother mckindless bus in need of a wash is lg02 ffe . seen here at clydebank working service 62 to glasgow .\nthe mckindless dennis tow truck ntn870r , removes an errant dennis dart ( j224hgy ) from glasgow buchanan street bus station .\nnew to london general as ldp30 , p730ryl is a plaxton pointer bodied dennis dart slf passed to mckindless , wishaw .\nnew to london general as ldp23 , p723ryl is a plaxton pointer bodied dennis dart slf passed to mckindless , wishaw .\nmckindless buses are great the people think they ' re rubbish ! they have a great bus service now complete 2 depots and are better value than first bus ! mckindless to the rescue again ! ! ! ! . . . more \u00bb\nrun by the daughter of vincent mckindless , jmb travel , based at the former mckindless depot at bogside , wishaw , are currently running a fleet of ex london dart ' s on some routes that cover a large area of south lanarkshire .\nplaxton pointer ii bodied dennis dart r179 vla is seen sitting outside motherwell train station in its previous owners livery , mckindless .\nmckindless neo829r leyland national 11351a . 1r ex cumberland new to barrow corporation . motherwell 22 . 9 . 93 by stephen day\nthe first bus mckindless ever bought new was this king long . it didn ' t last long before being exported to malta\nthe offence is alleged to have happened during their employment with the mckindless bus company , which went under earlier this year .\nin february this year , the mckindless bus company announced that it would cease trading , with the loss of 80 jobs .\nmckindless bus co no2 ltd is a transport company operating a variety of routes to transport passengers to a range of locations .\nmckindless operated services running at ten schools throughout north and south lanarkshire , four of which were in the wishaw area . north lanarkshire council confirmed that mckindless had withdrawn their services , but explained that a temporary contract is in place to cover the routes .\nmeantime , two former mckindless employees will appear before hamilton sheriff court at the end of this month on charges of tax fraud .\na derlin mckindless , baltimore ( districts 1 - 250 ) , baltimore ( independent city ) , maryland b . 1896 , maryland\nnew to nottingham as p540cto ( but latterly with mckindless ) optare excel a2vga has been converted into a partybus operating in fife .\nmckindless bus co . no . 2 limited . free business summary taken from official companies house information . free alerts . registered as sc271809\nbilliongraves provides you with rich family data found on the headstone of alice a . ewing mckindless . add these records to your family tree !\nmckindless plaxton premiere 350 bodied volvo b10m n 22 dts was new to durham travel services and is pictured departing buchannan bus station , glasgow .\na number of former mckindless vehicles were stored at that operators yard on march 18th 1993 . duple ' dominant 11 ' bodied ford r1114 jmj 148v was new to whites , camberley in january 1980 . it came to mckindless during 1992 after a period working for pratt , carluke .\nhe added : \u201cwe just want what we are owed from all of our years of service to mckindless . nothing more , nothing less . \u201d\nthe lay - offs were split between the mckindless depot in newmains and another yard in parkhead , glasgow . the vast majority were in newmains .\nbilliongraves has teamed up with partners to provide confirmed matches to other sources . find more family by viewing other records for alice a . ewing mckindless .\nmckindless , wishaw , scotland . ntn870r . tow - truck . buchanan street bus station , glasgow . tuesday 04th - april - 2006 . by andrew\nthey always charged me the same as first , to ride in their mould ridden shithole buses . . . only difference was on mckindless you got change .\nas of 19 : 00 hrs friday 19th february 2010 this company and its parent company ( mckindless bus group ) have ceased trading . . . . more \u00bb\nreading optare deltas : 501 / 3 / 7 / 10 were collected from ensign ( dealer ) by mckindless today . thanks to mark and derek bradfield for this .\nlast week ex - mckindless driver and father - to - be steve mckenna ( 43 ) , spoke of his outrage after losing his job when the company stopped trading .\na rare survivor at this stage , was this unicar bodied bedford ymt , looking very smart in mckindless ' s british airways - inspired livery , at north berwick in 1996 .\nmckindless sadly ceased trading last month . happier days here with an ex tyne & wear p . t . e . leyland atlantean alexander in the yard in september , 2002 .\nat the end of their shift on friday , staff were called to the mckindless business park in newmains where police were waiting with company bosses who feared that trouble might break out .\ncensus records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your mckindless ancestors , such as occupation . occupation can tell you about your ancestor ' s social and economic status .\nancestry . ca , the largest online family history resource , can help you explore birth records for walter mckindless from among its billions of historical records from canada and around the world .\nancestry . ca , the largest online family history resource , can help you explore birth records for john mckindless from among its billions of historical records from canada and around the world .\nmilitary headstones often have information about when and where a person served in the military . we can use this information to connect you to other people who served with alice a . ewing mckindless\npoundrider y384 lcs is a former mckindless dart slf / pointer , leaving runcorn high st on the new 123 service between widnes runcorn weston and murdishaw , 13 august 2011 , the sixth day of operation . the green destination display was typical of the mckindless fleet . three of these were bought , but this is the only one prepared for service . it carries the name rodney .\nanother of the the small number of dart slf operators in ireland is flagline of athlone . this one was new in ireland as aerdart dla2 but spent some years with mckindless as y383 lcs .\nearlier this month , jennifer mckindless ( 36 ) and peter mckenna ( 34 ) appeared at hamilton sheriff court charged with defrauding the inland revenue of \u00a3113 , 467 over a two - year period .\nthe charge alleges that the pair induced employees of the mckindless bus company to agree that details of the number of hours worked by them each week would be understated in documents for the inland revenue .\nformer employees of bus firm mckindless were dealt another blow this week \u2013 after being told by the inland revenue the firm haven\u2019t paid tax or national insurance contributions on their behalf for the past six years .\nmotherwell & wishaw mp frank roy has called the loss of 80 jobs at bus firm mckindless a \u201cbitter blow\u201d to the area after staff were laid off with only one week\u2019s wage and no redundancy pay .\ncensus records can give you a fascinating window into the day - to - day lives of your mckindless ancestors - like hours worked per week , level of education , veteran status , employers , and more .\nthe grave site of alice a . ewing mckindless . cemetery : rock run cemetery , location : havre de grace , harford , maryland , united states . birth : not available , death : not available .\ni think that the mckindless bus company is awesome . i use them monday to friday to take me into town and back home , the price of the fairs are excellent . the . . . more \u00bb\ni would like to tell people that mckindless are great buses but have not been able to make a huge investment in their fleet and and routes , i can not tell you why . . . more \u00bb\nmckindless has failed to respond to gazette calls , seeking information on the firm ' s current status . the company is thought to employ around 150 people and has 45 buses based at depots in glasgow and wishaw .\nuhg 741r was a leyland national 11351a / 1r new as ribble 741 in october 1976 . essbee acquired it from mckindless of wishaw who had a light refurbishment programme with their national ' s including a volvo engine .\nmckindless bus are doing great on their 62 . i use them most days , friendly regular drivers and its mostly modern low floor a improvement from the old days and their often more frequent . . . more \u00bb\nanother 2005 view , this time showing mckindless dart k991 cbo on the 62 at trongate . i think i am correct in that this was new as ndz 3147 and gained this registration whilst with stagecoach red & white .\nmckenna and mckindless are charged with submitting annual tax returns claiming the amount owed was \u00a3287 , 267 . 81 , knowing that the amount was understated and that the company was due to pay \u00a3400 , 267 . 81 .\nmckindless plaxton premiere 350 bodied volvo b10m n 22 dts was new to durham travel services and is pictured having just departed buchannan bus station , glasgow . this coach has since passed to archway , poulton - le - fylde .\nmckindless buses have closed down their depots at both glasgow and newmains , all services cancelled and 150 staff on the broo without warning ! ! ! ! ! ! ! what a great company to work for , . . . more \u00bb\nalice a . ewing mckindless is buried in the rock run cemetery at the location displayed on the map below . this gps information is only available at billiongraves . our technology can help you find the gravesite and other family members buried nearby .\nlanark is something of a mini interchange point , where the trains meet bus services worked by several operators . mckindless runs in from hamilton , motherwell and wishaw , while had , stokes and irvine ' s operate services out into surrounding villages .\nrumours that the mckindless half hourly lanark - carluke no 41 and lanark - clydevalley - hamilton no 31 were under threat started to circulate on friday morning with some of the company ' s drivers confiding in passengers that the company was in difficulties .\na survivor with mckindless was this early duple bodied dart . this was also a former airbus dart , you may notice the additional luggage racks on the nearside . seen on their 62 service crossing the river kelvin in glasgow ' s west end .\npeople say that mckindless buses are rubbish but i think the are great . some of there buses aren ' t the best i ' ll give you that but think about it . they run a better service than first . . . more \u00bb\nthis page lists all bristol vrs operated by mckindless including links to all photos currently in the bvres collection showing the liveries carried by individual vehicles . if you have any further information or photos i would be delighted to hear from you at rob @ urltoken\nnew to kentish bus for london tendered services 22b and 55 , this ncme bodied leyland olympian had been converted to single door before it arrived with lanarkshire independent mckindless . it ' s seen crossing partick bridge , having made a relatively unusual appearance on their 62 .\nthis volvo b10b - 58 wright endurance is seen on the 48 motherwell to lanark via law . this service was extended from law after mckindless ceased . irvines buses were well presented as shown by 553 . this was aquired from arriva north west , 6553 via ensign dealer .\nmckindless of wishaw acquired a trio of leyland lynx ' s in the spring of 2000 . e116utx was new to merthyr tydfil , and is seen being prepared for use . it was re - registered sil1813 prior to entering service , and is shown at newmains depot on 10th may 2000 .\nmckenna , of wishaw , and mckindless , of lanark , both deny forming a fraudulent scheme to avoid payment of income tax and national contributions at the company\u2019s then - headquarters in main street , newmains , and elsewhere in scotland between april 4 , 2002 , and may 17 , 2004 .\nhe said : \u201ci\u2019m sorry to learn that mckindless buses have ceased operating . it\u2019s a tragedy and a bitter blow to the staff who have lost their jobs . the company has an obligation to ensure that their employees are given their full redundancy entitlements and any other help they can offer . \u201d\nan unusually short lifespan might indicate that your mckindless ancestors lived in harsh conditions . a short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family . the ssdi is a searchable database of more than 70 million names . you can find birthdates , death dates , addresses and more .\ni didn ' t expect anything driving along the crow road towards hyndland . i hadn ' t taken the message myself but the call sheet said , mckindless , three storeys plus attic , deceased , valuation and clearance . i didn ' t need to know anything else except the address and that was in my pocket .\nsteve mckenna , an ex - driver for mckindless , said : \u201cthe drivers went in and they just pulled the plug . we were handed our p45s and that was it . they\u2019ve done me out of weeks of money . everyone knew it was coming months in advance , but the way it was handled was terrible . \u201d\nnrd145m was a leyland national 1151 / 1r b49f purchased new by alder valley as their 145 in november 1973 . it passed to reading transport ( 308 ) with services around newbury before purchase by dart buses , and was working on service x4 . bothwell street in glasgow was the location . it would later pass to mckindless of wishaw for further service .\nwith heading to ensign & stafford bus tomorrow on work business i thought i would upload a few snaps of my previous visits . taken back in 2010 inside the ensign shed , here we see open top former lothian olympian f356 wsc with mckindless dart sj04 dzz , the olympian ended up in the york pullman fleet looking very smart just as all their vehicles do and the dart ended up with humphreys coaches in wales .\nfrom new , this enviro 200 was used as a demonstrator by alexander dennis and saw use up and down the country . in 2007 it spent a brief period in lanarkshire operating for coakley , mckindless and whitelaws . in late 2009 it was acquired by colchri for use on several spt contracts around the south of the city . now a permanent member of the fleet , it ' s captured in govan bus station working the short lived service 30 .\ni remember this day in the summer of 2009 very well , i ' d had a tip off that mckindless group management would be appearing at an spt do in george square in something\nquite interesting\n. i could not believe my eyes when i seen this red demonstrator enviro400 turn up ! i don ' t think anyone from the other operators really knew what to think either ! sadly , this was never registered or used by the company and swiftly returned to adl !\nmuch the same situation exists in the motherwell and hamilton areas . in motherwell , first faces competition from all manner of operators . operators who run services in the motherwell area include hutchison , the old - established overtown - based operator , and relative latecomers such as slocoach , mckindless and coakley . other old - established companies to run in the motherwell area include irvine of law and stokes of carstairs . whitelaw ' s of stonehouse puts in an appearance with a newarthill - hairmyres service .\na smell of burning drifted in from the garden . i walked to the door and looked out onto a well tended lawn at the end of which burnt a bonfire . a gnomic gardener jabbed at the flames with a long rake . he caught my stare and raised his free hand in a half - defensive wave , like a man staving off a blow . he lowered his cap over his eyes and fed papers from a black refuse sack into the flames . madeleine mckindless ' s voice brought me back to the table .\nthe first new vehicles since 1987 came to airdrie in late 1993 , when a batch of ten volvo b10b / alexander striders were allocated . they spent much time on service 201 ( airdrie - hairmyres ) and 260 ( glasgow - airdrie ) . the years 1994 - 6 were characterised by vehicle transfers and acquisitions . eight duple - bodied leyland leopards came from luton & district and several nationals came from mckindless and green ' s of kirkintilloch . the year before airdrie closed brought forth a final flurry of new vehicles . ten alexander - bodied volvo b10ms arrived at the beginning of 1996 , and a further two arrived towards the end of the year .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nin a surprise move in september 1994 , kelvin central found themselves the subject of a takeover when they were purchased by the neighbouring strathclyde buses company . undoubtedly the reduction in competition , coupled with the recent injection of new vehicles , had made the company a much more attractive proposition than at any time in the past , and evidence of the financial progress made by kelvin central ' s management was reflected in the fact that losses had been reduced from \u00a35 million per year to \u00a31 . 5 million .\nthe takeover of smaller operators ' services was far from over , however , and in november 1994 the long - established services of irvine of salsburgh in the airdrie / shotts areas were taken over . vehicle acquired included two modern volvo b10m service buses and a pair of mercedes minibuses . another member of the irvine family - peter irvine of law - surrendered his wishaw - law service , together with a pair of ecw bodied leyland tigers to kelvin central in the summer of 1995 .\nthe final takeover took place in may 1996 when allander , milngavie sold its network of services based around balloch and dumbarton . allander had taken these services over from barrie of balloch in 1988 , and retained the loch lomond coaches trading name . after a period of sustained competition , allander and kevin central had been operating on a jointly - timetabled network since 1991 , and from 1992 the loch lomond fleet had been garaged at kelvin central ' s old kilpatrick depot . the only vehicles acquired were two alexander bodied volvo b6s , which joined the fellow sb holdings gct fleet .\nthe takeover of green ' s in 1991 brought a number of leyland nationals . 1122 ( ccl779t ) was new to eastern counties and is seen in killermont street , glasgow on 10 january 1992 .\na major acquisition in april 1992 was of the magicbus , glasgow operations from stagecoach . this brought further routemasters into the fleet , including 1922 ( lds67a , originally 274clt ) , seen with its new fleetnumber at easterhouse shopping centre on 6 august 1992 .\nalso acquired with the magicbus operation were several full - height ecw bodied bristol vrts . these had been transferred to magicbus in full ribble livery . 1794 ( lhg444t ) is seen in wellington street , glasgow on 14 may 1992 .\nan unusual vehicle acquired with the services of mckenna , uddingston was this reeve burgess bodied leyland swift , 1091 ( g727rga ) . it is seen in chalmers street , clydebank on 9 june 1992 .\nstaff who have been laid - off have been contacting the wishaw press expressing outrage that , when they phoned the inland revenue , they were told they had not paid national insurance contributions or income tax since 2004 .\nthose who had tried to sign on for benefits were told they were not eligible due to discrepancies in their tax and national insurance status .\none former driver , who wished to remain anonymous said : \u201ci contacted the inland revenue after one of the other drivers had problems signing on . i was shocked when they told me i hadn\u2019t paid any income tax or national insurance for the last six years . a lot of the staff are in the same boat .\n\u201ci\u2019m lucky because all my family are working , but there are others out there with young families and kids on the way . . this will affect most of the other drivers .\nbecause the firm ceased trading suddenly last month \u2013 giving staff only a week\u2019s wage \u2013 employees will have to claim their redundancy from the government .\nhowever , the cleland man has now found a new job as a bus driver and , as he explains , so have some of his former colleagues .\nhe said : \u201call the boys are starting jobs now . we\u2019re all starting from scratch again , but it\u2019s good to be working again . usually in the bus industry you can walk right out of one job and into another , but you\u2019ve got to get in quick .\n\u201cmarch is a good time for drivers to find work as tourism picks up around the end of the month , so we\u2019re lucky this happened now instead of christmas time . that would have been a nightmare . \u201d\nthe company employed 116 people and unexpectedly folded at 7pm on friday , february 19 . the inland revenue declined to comment on the situation with the drivers .\na preliminary hearing will take place on march 31 , with the trial set to begin on april 26 .\nroyal alexandra hospital teenager dies in loch lomond near luss the drowning of a 17 - 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stop transfer talk shop .\nfootball news steven gerrard has rangers playing like the italian world cup winners of 1982 - hotline michael gannon answered your calls and it ' s fair to say there were one or two outlandish suggestions made by fans .\ngun crime shock video shows gunman shooting at female driver stuck in rush hour traffic in london the gunman walks up to the window of the vehicle and tries to kill the driver who somehow managed to avoid the bullets .\ncystic fibrosis cystic fibrosis battler in desperate plea for drug that could prolong her life laura ewing says ' no 26 - year - old should be planning their funeral ' .\nbrexit theresa may ' s tory government faces total collapse after boris johnson and david davis quit the resignations of the two big hitters put the prime minister on course for a showdown with the hard - brexiteers in the conservative party .\nhospitals teen almost paralysed after doctors misdiagnosed brain tumour as stress and sent her home with painkillers medical professionals mistook chelsea yeoman ' s symptoms for five years before a ct scan revealed a tumour .\npolitics boris johnson quits as theresa may ' s tory government suffers brexit meltdown the latest cabinet resignation comes just hours after brexit secretary david davis left the government .\ntrnsmt trnsmt : 34 people arrested and 163 reported for alleged drug offences during five day festival revellers had their bags searched and cops employed sniffer dogs in an attempt to keep drugs away from the festival .\ncar crashes police name woman tragically killed in car crash on a77 near ballantrae trisha mcilwraith , 50 , died at the scene of the accident in south ayrshire .\nmanagement announced the news and then handed all the firm\u2019s drivers , mechanics and other workers one week\u2019s wage in cash .\ncleland man steve ( 43 ) is a father of two and has another baby on the way . adding further insult to injury , it was his birthday on friday .\nhe said : \u201cmy wife\u2019s pregnant and i\u2019m now going to have to struggle getting my redundancy money from the government .\n\u201ci don\u2019t have any mortgage protection and i may lose my house now . \u201d\nmonths beforehand staff became worried about the firm\u2019s future when buses were sold or were being re - painted , but management reassured the staff that their jobs were secure and rumours of the company folding were unfounded .\nan ex - employee who didn\u2019t want to be named told the wishaw press : \u201cthere\u2019s guys been there for nearly 20 years of dedicated service and now they\u2019ve been treated like this . it\u2019s a disgrace and an absolute slap in the face to us . \u201d\nanother driver said : \u201cthis is a horrid way to treat people . i\u2019m very disappointed . \u201d\n\u201cdue to the current economic climate , rising fuel costs , and falling revenue due to local authority reductions in school contracts and on our local service routes due to the continued blatant predatory action of a dominant operator , we were no longer in a position to continue trading .\n\u201cwe would like to thank all of our loyal passengers and staff who contributed so much to the company over our many years of service .\nmp for motherwell and wishaw , frank roy described the situation as a \u201cbitter blow\u201d to the staff .\nglasgow city of glasgow contains the 10 most deprived areas in britain researchers used census data from 1971 to 2011 and discovered all the most deprived places in this period were in scotland ' s largest city .\nglasgow cops hunt shaven - 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( goodnight and god bless vincent . you ' re free from pain . rip . ) - susan , stephen , sandra , brian and james .\nsometimes the name can be in reverse order . try searching last name , first name .\njohn smith\nsmith john\niannounce is dedicated to preserving family memories . we work with all the leading regional newspapers in the uk , to collate obituary , death , wedding and birth announcements in order to provide a lasting memorial of your family event . search for your loved one by name and type of event and on their page , you can write them a note or select a gift , such as lighting a candle for them .\nby submitting this information , you acknowledge that worldvitalrecords and myheritage may contact you via email . for questions and concerns regarding privacy , please refer to our privacy policy\nthis document is currently unavailable , a copy can be ordered from the contact centre . telephone + 44 ( 0 ) 303 1234 500 . there is a \u00a33 . 00 charge per document .\ninterview # 534 for the national electronics museum and ieee history center , the institute of electrical and electronics engineers inc .\nthis manuscript is being made available for research purposes only . all literary rights in the manuscript , including the right to publish , are reserved to the national electronics museum and to the ieee history center . no part of the manuscript may be quoted for publication without the written permission of the national electronics museum and the director of ieee history center .\nrequest for permission to quote for publication should be addressed to the national electronics museum , p . o . box 1693 , ms 4015 , baltimore , md 21203 and to the ieee history center oral history program , ieee history center at stevens institute of technology , castle point on hudson , hoboken , nj 07030 usa or ieee - history @ ieee . org . it should include identification of the specific passages to be quoted , anticipated use of the passages , and identification of the user .\nthis is sheldon hochheiser of the ieee history center . it\u2019s the 12th of april , 2010 . i\u2019m here at the national electronics museum in baltimore with robert baim . good morning .\nmy dad was an electrician , and my mother , when i was young , worked in a war factory , second world war , and later just became a homemaker for the rest of the time , with a part - time job at one of the department stores , working in the children\u2019s department .\ni did . i actually worked with my dad for some time just before i was able to get a job in the summers . i worked with him , doing his electrical work . as a matter of fact , we actually wired the big lexington market food emporium in baltimore to provide all the fluorescent lighting for some of the stalls . so i did all the work in the basement . it was interesting , cutting and threading pipe , pulling wire and stuff .\nwell , i worked many years during high school with general electric in baltimore . i worked in the motor and generator repair area , not to mention transformers . we also repaired transformers . and i did that for six consecutive years , including a few years after high school . but immediately after high school , i worked that summer with general electric . and then went to college at the university of maryland in the fall .\nyes , i worked . i paid my way through college . so i worked part time every semester . and i ran out of money after two years . i was an engineering and physical sciences major . i liked chemistry a lot , so i took extra chemistry courses , i should say , in addition to engineering . i left and went into the service to get rid of my obligation . and i came back out , and then that\u2019s when i got a job at westinghouse , 1959 , september . and then i went to school at hopkins at night .\ni was looking for a job in the technical area , and i\u2019d asked around , and i\u2019d heard that they were hiring at westinghouse . went down for an interview , and they offered me a job . you know , i intended to go to school at night to continue my education . so , that\u2019s why i got the job .\nyes . it was a very good job , by the way . i worked in the test equipment design group , the group i was assigned to was a small group of people - two engineers and a couple of us aides , i think , working on the bomarc missile radar test set , the dpn - 53 . i really got to know a lot about the radar function by working on the system test set . that was my first assignment , and it was really interesting .\ntest the system itself , the radar system , radar system test set . when you work on the system test set , you get to know almost every aspect of the radar because lru , by lru , you have the capability to test the whole system . that was also my first experience with microwave plumbing .\nwell , i worked for a guy named moore , but it was in irv maki\u2019s group . and irv maki was a terrific manager . he was one of my mentors , and a great guy .\noh sure . as soon as you passed , they would reimburse you for your money expended .\nwell , that\u2019s a good incentive for passing , i guess . [ laughter ]\nnot so easy at the time . it was before the beltway , so i had to go through the city , straight up past hopkins , by the way . up through charles street north into cockeysville . so i was familiar with the drive , but it was a long drive ."]}
{"id": 55153, "summary": [{"text": "betta home living is an independent retail franchise group providing home appliance and furniture in australia .", "topic": 31}, {"text": "it is based in the brisbane suburb of eagle farm , queensland .", "topic": 38}, {"text": "the chain is owned by the bsr franchising group . ", "topic": 23}], "title": "betta home living", "paragraphs": ["are we missing your local betta home living location ? add a store to let us know about it .\nthe brisbane heat just got even better for bbl | 02 . . . betta home living that is .\nthe people at gladstone betta home living are always so polite , helpful and know what they are talking about .\nbetta home living chief executive officer graeme cunningham said they were excited about the prospects of linking with the heat .\nbetta home living , formerly betta electrical , has more than 170 retailers australia - wide , and will be making its first sponsorship commitment with cricket .\ncategories : news | tags : air purifiers sydney , betta home air purifiers , betta home dehumidifiers , dehumidifiers australia , dehumidifiers sydney | permalink .\nnow the parent company , bsr has been rebranding betta electrical to betta home living since 2013 / 14 to reflect the retailer\u2019s expansion into homewares and furniture .\nbarossa home living is your one stop shop for all your home decor needs with favourite brands like sealy , bambury , circulon and rapee .\nspeak to us about refinancing your mortgage to access equity for a betta home living franchise loan by completing our free assessment form .\nkeep up to date with the latest offers and new product releases from betta living .\nthe heat today announced that they had signed with retailer betta home living to be their major sponsor in the kfc t20 big bash league .\nthe betta electrical brand is in the process of relaunching as betta home living . cunningham said rebranding had already occurred in several stores such as toowoomba with 30 more currently underway .\nplease call us on 1300 889 743 or complete our free assessment form to speak with one of our betta home living franchise loan specialists today .\na number of ex - retravision stores have also joined bsr group as part of the rebrand including the new betta home living stores at gympie , virginia and keperra .\nthis is great news if you live in these locations but it hasn\u2019t stopped betta home living from growing into a national retail giant since it was founded in 1961 .\nwelcome on board barry & a big thank you to michael and the great team at north sydney betta home living . if you are in the northern sydney area , please make sure to stop by north sydney betta home living and have a chat to michael , along with alex , ray and andre about our ausclimate dehumidifier & air purifiers products !\nbetter home living began life in the 1960s as the brisbane electrical television traders association ( betta ) but was operating under the better store limited ( bsl ) throughout the 1990s .\ncall 1300 889 743 or complete our free assessment form today to speak with one of our specialist mortgage brokers and discover if you qualify for a betta home living franchise loan .\nbetta home living is your one stop electrical shop , specialising in home appliances including audio visual , communication , heating and cooling , split system airconditioning , it and entertainment , kitchen , laundry and photographic appliances . we are a selected agency outlet for miele and falcon appliances .\nintroducing new product lines , such as the furniture and electrical brand betta electrical home living , and implementing new methods of trading such as the e - commerce site recently launched have distinguished recent business activity .\n\u201cthe betta home living rollout is happening at the moment and new signage is now underway across 30 stores \u2013 an initiative which is largely being funded by bsr and which is a significant investment for the company .\nbefore signing on to a betta home living franchise or putting any money down as a deposit , it\u2019s important that you conduct a rigorous due diligence on the existing store you\u2019re looking to buy as well as your own situation .\n\u201call stores will be upgraded within the next 12 to 18 months . operating under the betta home living name gives us scope to expand into other categories in an ever - changing market and ensure we continue to drive growth . \u201d\nyes and , in fact , unless you have cash to put towards the purchase , you\u2019ll need to use equity to complete the purchase as banks won\u2019t lend more than 50 % of the business value for a betta home living franchise .\nin addition to north sydney betta home living , our ausclimate air purifiers & dehumidifier products are available to see in person & for purchase at a variety of ausclimate retail - partner locations . ( please note each store only carries limited stock )\n\u201cit is particularly pleasing to note that our two leading sponsors , linc energy and betta home living , are both new to cricket , which is an area where the big bash league has provided our sport with new markets and opportunities to work with .\nwe have showrooms right across the country . to see if there\u2019s a betta living local to you , simply enter your postcode or nearest town into the search box .\nour award - winning mortgage brokers will find you the right home loan for your needs .\nausclimate are very proud to have a great retailer - home at north sydney betta home living . we are also very proud to announce the latest addition to our ausclimate team ; barry white ! not to be confused with his \u201clove - makin\u2019 music\u201d namesake , our barry is still quite the \u201cwalrus of love\u201d in his own right , having sung in a band of his own for many years .\n\u201calongside the numerous benefits our existing retailers will access as narta members , our betta electrical brand offers our industry\u2019s small and medium sized independent retailers a profitable and viable home . \u201d\nhome loan experts is a business owned by mortgage broking firm dargan financial . abn : 68 702 047 521\nthere are around 200 betta stores located nationwide with the majority in regional areas .\nbsr has found a windfall in retra\u2019s loss , with four stores in bundaberg , keperra , virginia and gympie ( all in queensland ) leaving the retravision northern group over the last six months to rebrand as betta home living or betta electrical stores . retravision\u2019s capricorn coast store in queensland has also defected to the chandler\u2019s retail chain , which forms part of the bsr group , and there is speculation that yet more retailers in the retravision southern group could try to jump to the bsr boat .\ncunningham said betta\u2019s continued growth also saw franchisees enjoying a 15 per cent reduction in service fees .\nmelbourne : clive peeters announced this afternoon that it has acquired the seven queensland stores from ian everards betta electrical \u2013 the backbone of the betta stores retail group which represent combined annual turnover of $ 50 million .\nian murden and everard johnson were the architects behind the purchase of the betta electrical and chandlers brands after the franchisor of the brands \u2013 betta stores limited ( bsl ) , went into administration and receivership in late 2006 .\nthe brisbane - based betta electrical has an annual turnover of about $ 320 million and more than 200 employees .\nceo graeme cunningham said the group\u2019s betta electrical brand had performed well despite the ongoing economic slowdown in the retail sector .\nunlike other franchise system models , there is actually no joining or application fee when signing on to become a betta franchisee .\nmy husband has a 5 kg load limit and is unable to do any manual handling . i would have had to wait for our 17 yr old to get home from work .\nbsl went into administration in 2006 , at which point 48 betta stores acquired their own brand , forming the bsr franchising group .\n\u201ci\u2019m delighted to be able to partner with betta and enjoy two of my great passions \u2013 t20 and cooking , \u201d hayden said .\ndeloitte partner john greig , appointed as administrator , said betta electrical will continue to trade as normal having received full support from key suppliers .\nretail management system : betta has developed its own retail management system which provides up - to - date pricing and quality point of sale software .\ncreditors of beleaguered betta electrical stores ltd will meet in sydney on thursday following the appointment of an administrator last week to look at its financial position .\nwe are also home to an abc centre with a great selection of products from the abc tv , triple j and abc kids ranges . you can look forward to listening , reading and playing with all things abc !\nthe commonwealth bank of australia , as the major secured creditor , called in the receiver to take control of the newcastle stock exchange - listed betta electrical last thursday .\na market analysis undertaken by betta may be able to give you some indication of revenue estimates , particularly if you\u2019re setting up in a new suburb with no competition .\nmurden and johnson , the largest members of the former bsl organisation , along with 95 other former bsl members created betta stores retail ( bsr ) after purchasing the betta electrical and chandlers branding rights for approximately $ 3 million through a member buy - out on 9 november 2006 after a bidding process against the leading edge group and retravision wa .\n\u201cwe have also utilised the chandlers brand as in some cases , such as in yeppoon , we have an existing betta store . however this brand will only be used selectively . \u201d\npromotions : betta has an annual promotional programme which means surprise promotions won\u2019t be sprung on you at the last minute . this can happen a lot in poorly - managed franchise systems .\nthe company formerly known as betta electrical is one of the most recognised electrical , homewares and furniture retailers in australia and it has been operating its franchise system for well over 50 years .\nbetta will join principal sponsor linc energy as the major backers of the heat , with both occupying prominent space on the playing and training apparel as well as an at - match presence .\nhe sees betta\u2019s new online presence as an important and necessary step forward , but only if it forms part of a wider , more comprehensive strategy to provide exceptional service regardless of the shopping medium .\nif you are nearby one of our retailer locations locations , please stop by & take a look , otherwise if you are suffering from home moisture problems , stuffy air , allergies or breathing issues , please take a look at our website or give us a call . always here to help !\n\u201cbetta is a national brand , with a major regional focus , and for the heat , that fits neatly across our emphasis of being a brisbane - based team in a national competition that also has strong ties to regional queensland .\na handful of other former retravision shopfronts have also left the embattled retail group . mittagong retravision has joined the home hardware chain , while taylor\u2019s hardware ( in the northern nsw region of woodenbong ) has joined mitre 10 . paul watson , owner of watson\u2019s retravision in chinchilla , queensland , also left the retra group to become an independent operator .\nbetta went on to become bsl ( better stores ltd ) , a business that serviced both betta electrical branded and non - branded independent retailers throughout the 1990s . but the road to a half century of trading has not always been smooth , there was a major bump in late 2006 when bsl was placed in administration . as a result , both profitable retail outlets in the group , and the brand itself , were the subject of vigorous bidding from several consortiums and industry competitors .\n\u201cafter retailing under the betta electrical and chandlers brands for 20 years in central and south east queensland , everard johnson and ian murden have accepted an offer from the clive peeters organisation to purchase their business , \u201d brown said in the statement .\nin the statement , johnson commented on the strength of the betta electrical and chandlers brands that has allowed them to build their business to the current level and enjoy a significant market share in the mackay , bundaberg , wide bay and sunshine coast areas .\nng is very excited about ausclimate\u2019s north sydney home . barry notes , \u201cmichael and his team have been very successful in supplying ausclimate\u2019s quality products to the people of the northern areas of sydney . \u201d barry is very happy to be part of the ausclimate team . he\u2019s especially excited to contribute to the business - growth of ausclimate in the new south wales area .\nas voluntary administrator , we will review and accelerate the restructuring plan commenced by betta electrical with the aim of returning the group back to its core profitable franchise business and securing the future of the 250 franchisees across the country ,\nmr greig said .\nthe successful bid was put in by 48 member retailers who acquired their own brand , and formed a new company , the bsr group . out of this , bsr australia ltd was created to meet the buying and marketing needs of the betta electrical stores nationally .\ndeputy chairman of the group , and franchisee of two betta outlets in bateman\u2019s bay and ulladulla , domini mcclelland , can attest to this , but is also adamant that technological advancements and the rise of online shouldn\u2019t drown out good face - to - face customer service .\ne - commerce and online strategy is set to play a key role in the betta electrical brand marketing mix , reports julieanne worchurst , bsr group marketing manager . \u201ce - commerce will certainly prove fundamental for the ongoing development of retailers within our industry , \u201d she says . smes within the industry , especially those based within regional areas have lagged behind in their adoption of e - commerce , worchurst suggests . the new model , online engagement and e - commerce offers betta electrical enormous benefits within three key areas : logistics and admin systems , supplier partnerships and direct sales and marketing .\ncunningham says the team is focused on fulfilling these objectives and enabling greater customer engagement through e - commerce . \u201cit is an easy , convenient way for our time - poor customers to shop in the comfort of their own home . we believe it will work very well side by side with our traditional franchise stores , which will provide customers with the opportunity to touch , feel and hold our products and experience our friendly , personalised service .\n\u201cwe all sell the same boxes . it doesn\u2019t matter if you go to a harvey norman or a betta electrical , it\u2019s pretty much the same products that we\u2019re all selling . i think it\u2019s just the delivery of that service that makes the difference and i think that\u2019s what\u2019s helped us survive 50 years . \u201d\n\u201cclive peeters limited is pleased to report that , subject to conditions , it has agreed to acquire seven stores in queensland which currently trade under the banner of ian everards betta electrical , and generate turnover of $ 50 million per annum , \u201d clive peeters managing director , greg smith , said in a statement to the australian stock exchange this afternoon .\nmembers of the bsr group are likely to be disappointed by the ian everards acquisition by clive peeters which will now purchase products through the competing narta buying group , as johnson in particular lobbied the receiver to buy the betta electrical and chandlers brands to secure the future of a number of small business owners facing an uncertain future following the bsl administration and receivership .\n\u201ceverard and ian have always supported the betta electrical and chandlers to the maximum , and have been leaders in the electrical retail industry in their areas . their understanding of customer service and the value of the brands played a major part in their success and the board , management , and staff of the bsr group wish them both a long and relaxed retirement .\nhello . more australians are turning to an online mortgage broker to help them compare home loan options and apply with a bank . it saves a whole lot of time and is very convenient if you\u2019re unable to meet with a broker face - to - face . however , as you\u2019ve stated , it can also create problems and issues if you don\u2019t do your homework . please check out the \u201conline mortgage broker\u201d page to find out what steps you can take to identify whether or not the brokerage is reputable and trustworthy : urltoken\nmarketing and advertising : betta is widely known for its sponsorship of a majority sporting events and teams including the v8 supercars , sydney swans and the brisbane heat . in addition , they will support your monthly catalogues , radio and some television advertising and social media marketing . in saying that , bsr will expect you to do your own marketing at the local level .\ncunningham stresses that business expansion includes further bricks and mortar stores . and the store network will benefit from technological tools such as betta electrical\u2019s retail management program , the ibglobal system developed by the bsr group . retailers rely on this tool on a day - to - day basis ; it allows them to access up - to - date information on inventory , pricing components , supplier and customer accounts and ordering systems .\nbetta\u2019s online tagline is \u2018shop online with people you know\u2019 reinforcing to the customer that the service and reputation they they\u2019re familiar with instore will be carried through online . \u201cwe see it as more inline rather than online because we believe that\u2019s the strong future for our industry \u2014 for those retailers out there to offer the full fleet of services to their customers , so they\u2019re not just offering them customer service instore , but online as well . \u201d\nbut it is the mark of a good business person to spot the challenges ahead and implement strategies to overcome them . and so it was with the founding of the brisbane electrical television traders association ( betta ) , started in 1961 by seven local independent retailers to combat rival electrical retail groups already in existence . retail stores were , and still are , individually owned : \u2018the person who owns the store , runs the store\u2019 is a succinct description of the group\u2019s origin .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nwelcome to the sydney morning herald . skip directly to : search box , section navigation , content . text version .\ni ' m working closely with the bank ' s receivers to achieve the best possible result for all creditors .\nwhen news happens : send photos , videos & tip - offs to 0424 sms smh ( + 61 424 767 764 ) , or us .\ndid you know you could pay less than $ 1 a day for a subscription to the herald ? subscribe today .\njavascript disabled . please enable javascript to use my news , my clippings , my comments and user settings .\nif you have trouble accessing our login form below , you can go to our login page .\ncompare record low loan rates from 3 . 41 % p . a . now\nplus receive $ 50 credit when you apply online . t & cs ; apply\ntoday close to 70 percent of the group business is driven from regionally based operators and the group is a national franchisor , with a mission to assist franchisees in maximising their customer offer , and to deliver support to franchisees to allow them to compete in a progressively competitive marketplace . providing an all - inclusive , comprehensive service is key to this .\nthe new company saw the importance of reinvestment in the infrastructure , support and services delivered to member retailers and adopted a lean , low cost operating structure that allowed it to provide a stable operating platform for members , and establish a high level of profitability to its shareholders . achieving these twin goals took just 12 months , and the company continued to out - perform industry expectations .\nearlier this year graeme cunningham was appointed ceo , and under his stewardship bsr joined the electrical industry\u2019s largest retail group narta ( national associated retail traders of australia ) .\nnarta has 32 australian and six new zealand members , and a buying power of more than $ 3 billion ; brands already in the group , formed in 1965 , include jb hi - fi , bing lee , david jones and radio rentals .\nmembership of this will allow the company to build on the significant turnaround in business achieved over the past decade , cunningham predicts . \u201cthe narta alliance will deliver a range of exciting opportunities for our retailers and franchisees who will be able to tap into the group\u2019s marketing prowess , supplier relevance , operating efficiencies and procedures , \u201d he explains .\nthe strategy includes regional and metropolitan growth , and it is in part the regional heritage that has helped the brand reach five decades of trading . the relationships of member retailers across the network , and an ability to adapt to changing environments and technologies are also key to the group\u2019s survival , believes cunningham .\n\u201cthe customer bases for the traditional stores and online stores may have come to us via different needs , however we are engaging them through an omni - channel marketing strategy . \u201d\nsays cunningham , \u201cit is an open doorway of communication between head office , retailer and supplier . it also enables the retailer to produce reports based on daily intake , management , operational based duties and daily tasks . it runs alongside staff as the main heartbeat of the business .\n\u201cthe retailers solely rely on the retail management system to run and objectify all tasks and movements as a business . all incoming business will run directly through this channel . the system allows the retailers to track and utilise new data and also run comparison to the percentage of new business enquiry captured by the retailer . \u201d\nas the bsr group embraces the technological challenges and opportunities of the retail world today , cunningham sees continued flexibility and an openness to new ideas as fundamental to any individual\u2019s success in business .\n\u201ci\u2019ve got a personal view that a lot of the online business that\u2019s growing at the moment is purely because of retailers not looking after their customers . people are sick of being treated badly and online is probably a good alternative because people know what treatment they\u2019re going to get from a computer . i think we\u2019ve got ourselves to blame a little bit for some of the growth of online . \u201d\nmcclelland says that even if a consumer makes a purchase online , they will still be contacted by a bricks and mortar store , either with a confirmation email or phone call , when the product is delivered , or when the customer goes instore to pick it up .\nfranchise business brings potential franchisees news , insights , advice and a directory of available franchise opportunities : it is your essential guide to buying a franchise in australia .\nthe seven stores are located in bundaberg , mackay , maryborough , hervey bay , maroochydore , and in two brisbane locations ( aspley and morayfield ) .\nin may this year , johnson stepped down as chairman of bsr to spend more time with his family .\n\u201cthe acquisition of these seven stores in queensland will give clive peeters a strong presence in northern queensland , where five of the stores are located , and our geographic spread in the north of the state will become even stronger with the planned opening of a new townsville store in may 2008 .\n\u201cthe two stores in brisbane will also strengthen our market share in south east queensland , along with a new store to be opened in ipswich pre christmas 2007 . this acquisition and two new store openings will bring the number of our stores in queensland to thirteen overall . \u201d\n\u201cwe will now have a very strong base in victoria , western australia and queensland . with six stores already operating in new south wales we are well positioned for further growth in all four states . \u201d\nthe anticipated handover date is 1 october 2007 , subject to variation by the parties .\nclive peeters shares were trading up 6 . 6 per cent to $ 2 . 10 in late afternoon trading .\nbsr general manager , ian brown , issued a statement this afternoon regarding the departure of their largest member .\nsave my name , email , and website in this browser for the next time i comment .\nerror . page cannot be displayed . please contact your service provider for more details . ( 6 )\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 strict / / en\nurltoken\n\u00a9 2016 bsr australia ltd . all rights reserved . abn 84 122 529 695 .\nhe went above and beyond to help me get what i needed and at a great price . all this was done through messenger and it was delivered all\njust would like to thank tom for my recent apple purchase . he was extremely helpful and efficient .\na very big thank you to amanda for going above and beyond her duties as a sale rep and helping me to pacify my four sons ( even pushing my baby in his stroller ) so i could shop . if it was any other sto\nre i would have walked out empty handed but thanks to her i now have a fridge washing machine tv and a steam mop with free delivery to agnes water on its wayyy .\nnot only that i got upstairs ( after peter had left ) and saw a missed call on my phone which was from peter to advise he was on his way .\nthought you should receive some positive feedback as all too often people are quick to throw out the negatives .\none of the few places in town that cares about its locals . we have spent around $ 6000 in the past 2 years on a massive beko fridge , 8 . 5kg washing machine , breville coffee machine and soon a nitri ninj\nto my facebook message at 5 . 30am and then having the apple adapter ready for me when they opened . saved the day ! thanks for the great local service a\noutcome in brisbane , and i cannot wait to use my new appliances . thanks zac , brent , bronwyn and the smiling - fa\nwow ! what great service we have had with you guys . thank you to wes who was so patient and helpful with our fridge purchase , answering the 100 questions i had including measuremen\nit , checking for transit damage and taking all the wrapping with him . great to see old fashion service still exists . thanks guys\nfound 418 matches . the top 200 , sorted by relevance , are listed below .\nfound 197 matches . current names with active abns are listed below sorted by relevance .\nmeet up with a member of our design team to discuss ideas and start bringing your plans to life . it\u2019s free , at your convenience and there\u2019s no obligation to buy .\nwe use cookies to give you the best experience via personalisation and for collecting anonymous data , with which we use to improve our website .\nweber history dates back to the 1950s when george stephens gave life to the weber kettle bbq . it all started in a sheet metal factory owned by the weber brothers when he designed the dome - shaped charcoa l bbq .\nthe popularity of george\u2019s invention took off and in 1954 he took them to shopping centres around the country and watched as america fell in love with the weber kettle . it was in this year the first weber logo was born .\nso popular became the weber kettle , the sheet metal factory was now a dedicated manufacturing plant for the barbeque of choice . george had bought the factory from weber .\nin 1960 , the brand was growing rapidly . the mid - west was now a barbequing hub and the choice of the grill was the weber . the word was now spreading across the whole country . just as the generic term for vacuuming became hoovering in the uk , weber became the generic word for a bbq grill in the usa .\nthere was more to come . there was a whole market george stephen had not tapped into yet , the gas market . however , that was all about to change . weber history made another induction in 1971 when he introduced the first gas grill .\nweber grills were looking to branch out . it was time to go global , but who in the world loves a barbeque as much as the americans ? the australians ! so in 1978 ross mcdonald / r mcdonald and co became the registered distributors for weber in australia . and so the partnership was formed and a very successful and popular export came to australia . it would complement our favourite downtime activity perfectly .\njust when you think it couldn\u2019t get any bigger , george stephen designed the weber smokey mountain cooker . if there is something yanks and aussies love just as much as barbecuing their food , it\u2019s smoking it !\nweber kettles were a speciality item and therefore their best form of the display was a demonstration . this strategy paid off as in 1986 weber grill sales peaked at 80 000 in australia . this surpassed their weber q sales in 2009 .\nwhen you have such a popular cooking vessel how do you complement it ? with a cookbook . in 1988 weber can out with the complete australian weber kettle barbeque cookbook .\nthe grill variations don\u2019t stop there though . in 1990 the performer charcoal grill came into being and in 1992 george invented the v grate and separate charcoal baskets so to give the consumer more versatility with their charcoal grilling system . in 1997 the weber flat top barbeque was released into the australian market . it was an extremely professional and aesthetically attractive bbq . outdoor entertaining was now really taking off and weber was on the crest of the wave .\nweber crashed in the 2000\u2019s with their current logo and introduced the weber q gas grill range . there would be a weber for any occasion , any place at any time . 2005 saw the introduction of the baby q and in 2005 the complete australian weber barbeque cookbook reached 250 000 sales .\nin 2012 the genesis e - 330 was released in australia , the newest iteration in the weber range . the releases continued in 2013 with the travel anywhere jumbo joe portable bbq . in 2014 the latest addition to the weber q range was unleashed . then in 2015 , the weber q family was completed with the weber built in .\nweber is the masters of reinvention and great customer service . so what will be added next and make it into weber history ?\nstay up to date with your favourite teams through sportstg ' s new app . read more\nplease make sure your email is set as public in facebook / linkedin in order to use our social login feature .\nnational retail franchisor bsr group has announced an increase in sales of up to three per cent for the year to march 31 .\n\u201cour financial result is about to be announced and early indicators are that sales have increased by around two to three per cent , with some stores performing well above that level , \u201d cunningham said .\n\u201cthe group has remained debt free and we will be declaring another dividend for shareholders as we have done for the past six years .\n\u201cprofitability remains at similar levels to previous years but we\u2019ve had an increase in revenue income . this has been a result of improved conditions for the group , increased marketing activity , cost efficiencies and focusing on a number of more profitable categories . \u201d\n\u201cthe rebranding includes new livery and in time will also include an expansion into new categories such as homewares and furniture , \u201d he said .\n\u201cwe are delighted to welcome more stores into the group and are in ongoing discussions with potential new members , \u201d cunningham said .\ncunningham attributed bsr\u2019s growth over the past financial year to its refusal to place too much reliance on categories which \u201csuffered from price erosion\u201d such as audio visual .\n\u201ctechnology categories continue to be affected by falling average selling prices , but our real strength has never been in those categories so that in itself has helped our result , \u201d he said .\n\u201calso contributing to our growth has been the move to online retailing , success with our commercial division and our expansion into social media , which saw our successful launch on facebook in the last two weeks . these measures have benefited all stores . \u201d\n\u201cwe\u2019ve made a friend in online retailing , not an enemy , \u201d he said . \u201conline has been strongly embraced by our stores because the benefit of these sales and the profit goes back to the stores in the region where the online sale originates . \u201d\n\u201cour service fee is as competitive as other independents and it\u2019s all encompassing \u2013 from local area marketing to catalogues and catalogue distribution , \u201d he said .\n\u201cadditionally , members have seen a 45 per cent increase in pass backs and more importantly an increase in income into their business .\n\u201cwe\u2019ve always been a single national entity focussed on our members , not our own corporate identity . everything we do is about improving the return for our stores . \u201d\nsonos bets future on the sonic internet ; driven by voice assistants and music streaming .\nin less than 6 months , retravision has shed 18 stores across the eastern seaboard , with 8 stores leaving the retravision chain and 10 more closing shopfronts completely , according to an investigation by current . com . au .\nan audit of retravision\u2019s national website conducted by current on 11 december 2011 showed 289 stores spread across australia . as of today , 18 of those stores have been quietly removed from retravision\u2019s \u201cstore finder\u201d listing .\nwhile some proprietors seem to have found better luck by joining different buying groups or striking out on their own , 10 stores in queensland , southern nsw , victoria and tasmania have been forced to shut up shop . eight of these were part of the retravision southern group .\nbega wykes retravision in the south coast amalgamated with the retravision tura beach store , while sugarcoast electrical in hervey bay consolidated with maryborough retravision . stores in nerang , queensland , and glenorchy , tasmania , have closed , while stores in the victorian regions of castlemaine , cobram , wendouree , mornington , mount waverley and richmond have also ceased trading .\nwhile retravision has stores spread across australia , the retailer has lost 18 stores from its group in less than 6 months .\nbe part of a dynamic team in an automotive organisation with outstanding career opportunities .\nbased in geelong , the regional sales 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create problems and hassle because we can\u2019t actually meet face to face ? also , how do i know they\u2019re a good and reputable company ?\n\u201cwe\u2019re delighted to have them on - board , and we are very confident the growing popularity of the heat and the rapid rise of the big bash league will prove a winning combination for them and for us , \u2019\u2019 he said .\n\u201cthere\u2019s some common ground for us , in that we have also recently taken on a fresh look and direction with our business after building some very strong foundations , \u2019\u2019 he said .\n\u201cbeing aligned with an innovative and exciting brand like the heat , and t20 cricket , which will be in full swing during some of our busiest retail periods will be an excellent fit we believe . \u201d\ncunningham said the company had also contracted founding heat star matthew hayden to be the face of its kitchen range due to the ex - test great\u2019s well - known love of cooking .\n\u201cmatthew\u2019s passion for cooking is probably equal to , or maybe even greater , than his love for cricket so we are thrilled to engage him to work alongside us as we grow our business and also grow our attachment to t20 and the heat , \u2019\u2019 he said ."]}
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", "topic": 24}], "title": "royal unibrew", "paragraphs": ["ms beata pawlowska , the current managing director of royal unibrew polska sp . z\nroyal unibrew ' s share of the brewery browary lubelskie \u201dperla\u201d sa . van pur sa\nhectolitres . based on the outlook for 2010 and with royal unibrew polska sp . z\nwill be the future company , with royal unibrew a / s as a 20 % shareholder .\nvitamalt classic is manufactured fully according to royal unibrew a / s of denmark standards | banks dih ltd .\nroyal unibrew took on its name in 2005 , changing from bryggerigruppen , to make it more recognisable internationally .\nwe are looking forward to welcome you to our talk with the ceo of royal unibrew , henrik brandt .\nthe brewery closed in november 2008 . the ceres brand is still being made at other royal unibrew facilities .\nthis latest design follows the success of ds smith\u2019s previous work with royal unibrew , where the packaging specialist created the unibrew truck display for bilka hypermarkets in denmark .\nconvince royal unibrew that our idea would increase sales and brand recognition while also being very cost - effective and easy to implement .\nroyal unibrew also has a 25 % stake in norway ' s hansa borg bryggerier , the country ' s second - largest brewery .\nvitamalt classic , manufactured by banks dih limited is top quality and manufactured fully according to royal unibrew a / s of denmark standards . so says mr . ren\u00e9 vestergaard , the royal unibrew commercial director for the caribbean region during a visit to the banks brewery at thirst park recently .\nearlier today ( 20 august ) , danish multi - category drinks group royal unibrew confirmed it has been given the regulatory green light to acquire heineken ' s finnish brewery , hartwall . here just - drinks takes a look at royal unibrew ' s business as it ups its footprint .\nroyal unibrew has today reached agreement on exclusive negotiations to acquire france based etablissements geyer fr\u00e9res , which owns lorina craft lemonade , pureth\u00e9 and infreshhh brands .\nthe current incarnation of the faxe - headquartered company was established in 1992 , but most of royal unibrew ' s breweries date back to the 19th century .\nunder henrik brandt\u2019s strong leadership , royal unibrew divested its newly acquired breweries in poland and the caribbean . they raised new capital and acquired the competing finnish brewe\nroyal unibrew has three production facilities in the baltic countries \u2013 one in lithuania producing beer , and two in latvia producing beer and soft drinks , respectively .\nroyal unibrew polska , the polish brewery belonging to danish beer concern royal unibrew , plans to expand nationwide , as rzeczpospolita reported . within two years the company intends to strengthen the position of its flagship brand lomza in the western voivodships . at present , lomza is a popular brand in the eastern part of poland .\nroyal unibrew is a significant beverage provider in the baltic countries , and we offer a combination of own strong national brands as well as international heineken and pepsico brands .\nroyal unibrew has two production facilities in denmark \u2013 one in faxe and one in odense , where facilities for brewing craft and specialty beer were also established in 2017 .\nds smith has designed and created an eye - catching viking ship display to help royal unibrew\u2019s export brand , faxe beer , improve brand recognition among customers in europe .\nin 2008 , royal unibrew was on the edge of bankruptcy due to a growing debt and a stock in free fall . henrik brandt was appointed ceo in the turbulent year of 2008 and was chosen to be the man to steer royal unibrew through the serious crisis , which also arose because the company did not live up to its strategic goals .\n) , italy , canada and the international malt drinks markets ( the caribbean , africa and the uk ) . royal unibrew comprises the albani , ceres , faxe and maribo breweries in\nroyal unibrew has , cf announcements ru44 / 2006 of 13 december 2006 , ru14 / 2007 of 15 may 2007 and ru22 / 2007 of 2 july 2007 , acquired controlling interests in four breweries . the polish brewery browar lomza is included in the financial statements of royal unibrew as of 1 may 2007 , whereas the caribbean breweries in antigua and dominica are included as of 1 june 2007 and st . vincent as of 1 july 2007 . moreover , royal unibrew has ( cf announcement ru29 / 2007 of 15 august 2007 ) strengthened its position in the baltic\nin 2005 , the danish brewery group bryggerigruppen changed name to royal unibrew . the breweries and brands include faxe , ceres , thor , albani , giraff , maribo and several baltic and pollish brands .\nat ds smith we take pride in understanding the various sectors in which our customers operate . for example , the summer season is crucial for brewers , so in the spring our danish sales team came up with an idea to help royal unibrew sell more beer at this key point in the year . royal unibrew loved the idea and the resulting displays drove sales in bilka stores from mid - june .\nbecause of henrik brandt\u2019s background , he could quickly visualise what needed to be done to get royal unibrew back on track . before attaining the title as ceo , henrik brandt served a period in the board of directors in royal unibrew , where he gained unique insights into the company . furthermore , he had former experience in the accomplishment of great turnarounds from previous positions . henrik brandt holds an msc in economics and business administration from cbs and an mba from stanford .\nin 2012 , the company posted sales of dkk3 . 4bn ( us $ 612m ) and sold 5 . 4m hectolitres of beer , malt and soft drinks . royal unibrew employs around 1 , 600 people and is listed on nasdaq omx .\nit is the vision of royal unibrew to develop the group with increasing profitability to being among the leading providers of beverages in northern europe , italy and our malt drinks markets . outside these areas , we will develop selected profitable export markets .\nfaxe beer , royal unibrew\u2019s latest brand , is still a growing product in markets outside of denmark . the beverage producer approached ds smith for a dramatic , in - store display to raise the brand\u2019s profile and draw in customers across europe .\nroyal unibrew is a leading regional beverage provider in a number of markets . we have offices and production sites in denmark , finland , the baltics , uk and italy . on top , we have employees operating in other markets for instance americas and africa .\nroyal unibrew , one of scandinavia ' s biggest beer exporters and the second largest brewery in denmark , has developed a range of beers in conjunction with tivoli . the three new beers are now being launched under the name tivoli brew throughout the nordic region and on the international market . royal unibrew has worked with tivoli since 2009 . this initiative adds another chapter to the partnership , which is also intended to raise the international profiles of both organisations . the new gourmet beers will be premiered to the world on 6 april when tivoli opens .\nin 2014 , 6 years later , the stock has risen drastically since it hit the bottom during the crash of the financial crisis . the impressing turnaround has secured royal unibrew a position as the best performing danish stock since the financial crisis and therefore constitutes a unique accomplishment in the corporate history of denmark .\nstill , due to royal unibrew\u2019s increasing sales , the brewery will launch a new production line in lomza for pln 10m ( \u20ac2 . 5m ) . also , in autumn 2010 the company will decide whether to enlarge its plants in poland or move some production to its factories located in the baltic countries .\nroyal unibrew is the second largest provider of beer and soft drinks to danish consumers ; furthermore , faxe beer is sold to the german market . we offer a combination of strong local , national and international beer brands . royal beer , schi\u00f8tz , lottrup , kissmeyer , anarkist and the international licence brand heineken are offered to the entire danish market , whereas our other brands , such as albani , ceres and thor , are primarily offered in areas with strong local bases .\nit was an exciting , challenging assignment for ds smith\u2019s team to design a display that was based on royal unibrew\u2019s own distribution trucks so that it was recognisable to supermarket customers as royal\u2019s trucks , and not just regular packaging . wecreated a driver\u2019s cab , set up on a eur pallet , then an enclosure to be mounted on the number of pallets that would make up the total length of the truck , and finally we produced a copy of the rear end of the truck .\nroyal unibrew\u2019s brewery business kalnapilio - tauro grupe is the second largest in lithuania with the national beer brands kalnapilis and taurus , the vilkmerges craft beer brand as well as faxe and heineken as international brands . in the soft drinks category , our offerings comprise cido , which is the second largest fruit juice brand , pepsico products and kalnapilis norte .\ninspired by tivoli ' s plants and flowers royal unibrew ' s brewers toured the gardens on several occasions to find inspiration for the new beers . they found and picked flowers , herbs and plants that combine to evoke the same experience and atmosphere that over 4 . 7 million visitors enjoy every year when they visit tivoli . this range initially includes three types of beer , each with their own special characteristics . the idea is to eventually expand the range . the three beers , vienna note pils , golden tower ipa and rose leaf amber ale , will be distributed by royal unibrew on both the danish and international markets . the beers will be available in restaurants and drink outlets at tivoli , and can also be bought to take home .\nroyal unibrew\u2019s cido grupa in latvia is the second largest beverage provider in latvia . we offer a complete portfolio of fruit juice products under the cido brand , mineral water under the mangali brand and nectar drinks under the fruts brand as well as pepsico soft drinks . our beer offerings comprise the national beer brands lacplesa alus and livu alus , the lielvardes craft beer brand as well as heineken as an international brand .\nthe danish consumer market is in total expected to be stagnant within royal unibrew\u2019s beverage categories in the coming years . within the beer category is expected a structural decline resulting from consumers increasing their consumption of other alcoholic beverages , whereas categories such as low - calorie beverages are expected to show increases . in the beer category , the current positive trend in the consumption of craft and specialty beer are expected to continue and enhance the opportunities of added value in the beer market . within the classic soft drinks and mineral water categories , new product sub - categories are still expected to be developed driven by , among other things , health trends and the need for functional beverages , which is expected to curb the decline in the total beverage market . consumer demand for innovative products and a broader product range will continue to affect complexity in the individual markets , and thus make considerable demands on royal unibrew in terms of adaptability .\ntivoli as an organisation needs to deliver both tradition and renewal . this initiative covers both aspects . we see great opportunities in the project with royal unibrew , which contributes to our strategy of evolving into a year - round business which is less dependent on the weather , and helps strengthen our position as an internationally renowned brand . these special gourmet beers give us another opportunity to flag our name throughout the year \u2013 not just in denmark but internationally as well .\nit was important to both royal unibrew and tivoli to be able to launch a very special type of gourmet - quality beer that characterises tivoli ' s quality and atmosphere . there are lots of great brewers in denmark today , and we are proud to be working with some of the best to produce these special beers , which were not only developed for us , but which also reflect the sensory experiences enjoyed by visitors to the gardens .\ndespite lowering demand for beer in poland , from january to july 2010 , the sales of royal unibrew polska grew by 12 % when compared to the analogous period of 2009 . demand forthefaxe brand went up by 14 % , while the lomza brand reported a 28 % rise in sales in h1 2010 . the sales of the latter brand were boosted by introduction of a non - pasteurized version of lomza that appeared on the market in may 2010 . at the same time , industry representatives estimate that beer consumption in poland decreased by around 3 % in h1 2010 .\ncarsten n\u00f8rland , managing director at royal unibrew nordic , says of the project :\nwe are truly proud of this new partnership with tivoli , and we have great expectations for tivoli brew , which our brewers have helped to create while working closely with tivoli . tivoli is not just an institution in danish culture and history \u2013 it is also a world - renowned brand . so we ' re really looking forward to brewing and selling craft beer under the tivoli brew name all over the world , allowing everyone to taste the excellent quality of good , danish - brewed beer . beer aficionados will enjoy some excellent - tasting beers that capture the true spirit of tivoli . \u201d\nunibrew selected sidel as the partner to provide a complete line ( 100 % sidel , including the engineering ) for packaging soft drinks and still , carbonated and flavoured carbonated water in pet . from the start , the key to this project was flexibility ; the possibility to bottle and package a wide range of brands in multiple formats .\nas well as being the second largest beer producer in scandinavia , unibrew has a product profile that ranges from soft drinks to malt - based beverages . the danish group required multiple formats for their pepsi , egekilde , faxe kondi , mirinda , nikoline mineral water in 0 . 5 , 0 . 7 , 1 . 5 and 1l bottles with flat and sports caps . it was the first pet line inside the faxe brewery and excellent results were apparent as soon as production was underway .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 1 / / en\nurltoken\na / s ' s ebit margin will be increased from around 13 % to around 14 % .\nnumber four brewery in poland in terms of size with a market share of approx .\n7 % , substantial exports and total annual volumes of approx . 3 . 3 million\no . o . , is expected to be assigned responsibility for the merged activities .\nand ebitda at the level of dkk 20 million for 2010 . the transaction is not\nplease direct any questions to me at tel + 45 56 77 15 13 .\ns\u00e5 er der d\u00f8mt ekspansion i us og fr . det k\u00f8rer i \u00f8jeblikket for bryggerigruppen etablissements ge . .\njeg har ikke set det n\u00e6vnt i debatten ; men har fundet ud af af rbrew for nylig har k\u00f8bt cult og moka . .\nmarket position in denmark reinforced through acquisition of bev . con aps with brands such as cult energy , shaker and moka\u00ef\nhsbc bank plc : form 8 . 5 ( ept / ri ) - 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9 % .\nw 2018 r . warto\u015b\u0107 rynku handlu detalicznego artyku\u0142ami spo\u017cywczymi w polsce wzro\u015bnie a\u017c o 4 , 5 % , pomimo wprowadzenia w marcu 2018 r . zakazu\u2026\nthis site uses cookies . if you do not consent to save them on your computer , block the files in your browser preferences . by continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to use of cookies .\nto us , innovation is a variety of things . obviously , our ultimate goal is to be able to offer consumers the right beverages and live up to their wishes , but there are many more sides to it than that . not least , it is about cooperating with our customers and business partners and about entering into an active and close dialogue with consumers .\ngood ideas often emerge in close interaction between people , and in 2017 we launched a number of initiatives in cooperation with our customers .\nfor example , we cooperated with bars and restaurants to find new ways in which to present our products . one of the results of this cooperation has been the installation of new draught beer dispensers with up to 15 cocks at a number of bars \u2013 each dispenser looks exactly the way the bar wants it , and the new type of dispensers allows consumers to try something different and new . another new initiative is training by beer sommeliers , who , among other things , train bartenders , participate it tasting events , have a presence on the social media and prepare beer menus for restaurant menus in cooperation with chefs .\nwe also have a presence at many festivals and have made inspirational trips to other countries together with organisers in order to jointly develop festival concepts \u2013 making them even more exciting for the music - loving festival audience . supermarkets in the individual countries are the centre points of a large part of our product sales , and we are working closely with them to develop concepts and identify consumer wishes . among other things , we cooperate on defining the supermarket of the future to enable us jointly to adjust to the new trends in the best possible way . also in this respect , we get inspiration from trends abroad .\nin all of our markets , we have a long tradition for being close to consumers . this is a natural element of the local rooting of a large number of our products . we also have a long tradition for involving consumers in numerous different ways and through different channels \u2013 not least through the social media where we are continuously increasing our presence and communicate with our consumers in new ways , at concerts and festivals , at sports events and at tasting events . the close interaction plays an important part in relation to our innovation and new product launches .\nin 2017 , we launched new exciting products across all of our markets and beverage categories . within our leading mineral water brands , we launched new taste varieties of both novelle ( finland ) , mangali ( baltic countries ) and egekilde ( denmark ) . moreover , new taste varieties of soft drinks such as faxe kondi sommer , jaffa blueberry and pepsi max with ginger were launched during the year .\nin the beer category , we launched new products and taste varieties \u2013 eg three new varieties of the historical beer brand bergschl\u00f6sschen in the baltic countries , anarkist in denmark , lapin kulta pure in finland and kissmeyer varieties in a number of countries .\nin finland , the total beverage market in which hartwall operates is , despite beginning positive signs on macroeconomic improvement , expected to stagnate structurally in the coming years , due to , among other things , the high excise duties level and unemployment . if the unemployment rate declines , demand in the mainstream category is expected to increase , and demand within discount / private label is expected to decline . excise duties changes at 1 january and 1 march 2018 will change the distribution of a number of products which could previously only be sold by the alko monopoly ; this will imply different market dynamics . the development is not expected to change total consumption but will probably change category composition . innovation will continue to be an important element in developing the overall beverage market , eg through the development of new categories .\nstructurally , the total beverage market in the baltic countries is expected to be considerably negatively affected by legislative changes as well as demographic developments . legislative changes are primarily related to the beer segment where large excise duties changes and increased restrictions have resulted in \u2013 and are expected to continue to result in \u2013 significant consumer price increases \u2013 and these circumstances are not likely to change . the market for non - alcoholic beverages is expected eventually to have growth potential ; the potential will , however , be closely linked to the macroeconomic conditions , including spending power development , unemployment and emigration .\nthe primary brands in estonia are cido and pepsi in the soft drinks category as well as meistriti gildi , faxe and heineken in the beer category .\nsales are made business - to - business , and distribution is made directly to the individual off - trade and on - trade customers from own terminals .\nthe italian beer market is characterised by a low per capita consumption compared to other \u201cwine countries\u201d , and beer consumption is expected to show only slight structural increases in the coming years . the economic challenges faced by italy , including the continuously high unemployment rate and low consumer confidence , are expected to reduce growth opportunities within the super - premium segment due to , among other things , consumption pattern changes which imply a shift of sales from on - trade to off - trade , whereas consumption in the craft and specialty beer segment is expected to increase , thus adding value to the category as a whole , but from a very low starting point . the italian soft drinks market is expected to decline slightly in the coming years , but within the category , growth is expected in the consumption of premium / super - premium products in a market dominated by mainstream products .\nwithin soft drinks , we offer our own brands as well as licence - based brands of the pepsi group . our own brands comprise faxe kondi , which is the leading brand in the lemon / lime segment , and nikoline . the pepsi products include pepsi , pepsi max , 7up , mountain dew and mirinda . within spring water and natural mineral water , egekilde is a leading danish brand which is offered in a number of taste varieties , still as well as sparkling . moreover , we offer the faxe kondi booster energy drink as well as a number of cider , ready - to - drink and shots products under the tempt brand .\nboth off - trade and on - trade sales channel customers are serviced through direct distribution from own terminals .\nds smith is a global leading packaging company of customer - specific packaging with emphasis on state - of - the art packaging design and local service close to customer facilities . with a product portfolio that includes transit packaging , consumer packaging , displays and promotional packaging , customised protective packaging and industrial packaging , ds smith answers to each market requirement .\nwhatever your packaging needs , ds smith is your ideal strategic partner . we have different product types that serve a variety of segments . p\nackaging is not only a product but a real technology which involves concepts of protection to presentation for sale . as a packaging imagineers and supply - cycle specialists , we focus on saving you time and reducing costs to improve your efficiency .\nwe create packaging solutions for a wide range of different sectors . our first step is always to understand the specific needs and constraints of your sector and what you want to achieve with your customers .\nds smith\u2019s packaging strategists work in partnership with customers to deliver value through exceptional packaging performance at every stage of the supply cycle . whatever your packaging needs , we will help you increase sales , lower costs and manage risks .\ntaking inspiration from faxe beer\u2019s viking head logo , ds smith\u2019s team of specialists designed and created a huge corrugated viking ship to be placed in stores throughout europe . the dragon head was printed and positioned at the front of the ship , with shields at the sides to complete the look , amplifying the brand\u2019s story to customers as they shop .\nds smith designed the display to be a fully adjustable , modular design , meaning the size of the display can be tailor made to suit each store , depending on available floor space or number of pallets .\nregardless of size , the finished product - a spectacular and creative display unit \u2013 is unmissable in stores across europe .\nthe process of developing the display has been fantastic . the viking ship concept matched our branding perfectly and its flexible design has been instrumental in allowing us to distribute the display to stores both large and small across the continent . we are very pleased with the finished result and have received great feedback .\nsteen brockstedt , account manager of ds smith , said , \u201cpackaging and displays can be really effective marketing tools when designed carefully and with a brands core identity in mind . the corrugated viking ship display has done just that \u2013 transforming the way customers recognise and interact with the faxe beer brand and ultimately improving sales long term . \u201d\nwe can supply numerous types of display board , silhouette , pallet board , totem and kakemono in kit form or ready - assembled , easy to transport and install .\nwe use cookies to enable you to navigate around our site and use its features . by continuing to use the site , you are agreeing to our use of cookies . for more information , please see our privacy & cookie policy .\nif this is your company , contact us to activate packbase\u2122 software to build your portal .\nab chipsters food oy has a long history as a major player in finnish fish processing . ds smith ' s tuoreboxi ( fresh box ) concept is a watertight , fibre - based , and recyclable packaging concept , which was successful in the new wood 2017 competition in finland , and a perfect fit for the chipsters challenge replacing plastic - based solutions such as eps boxes . the concept takes into account the whole packaging process , helps the company to achieve cost savings and improves environmental performance facilitating the company ' s everyday life .\nds smith first started producing cardboard coffins more than 20 years ago . now , after eight years of research and development with abcr\u00e9mation from gard , france , a new model is available , meeting stringent new requirements for coffins used in cremation .\nproducts in the electronics industry evolve at breakneck speed and this can cause headaches throughout the supply cycle . but what if the packaging could evolve at the same speed and smooth out the supply cycle bumps ?\nk - market puhakka is a grocery store in turku , finland . their online shop is open 24 hours a day and they make daily deliveries of groceries and consumer goods to their domestic and corporate customers .\nabout half of the world\u2019s wine corks are produced in portugal amounting to an astonishing 100 , 000 tons annually . transportation efficiency is paramount with so many corks produced for worldwide .\nfold hill foods approached ds smith\u2019s packaging strategists to provide retail ready packaging ( rrp ) for its popular pet food brand and enhance impact for the slow - baked and naturally wholesome world of laughing dog .\nwe are helping the automotive industry make significant savings in all areas of the supply chain with our innovative approach to packaging .\nbetter shelter is a social enterprise that develops and provides innovative housing solutions for the many people displaced by conflict and natural disasters . through a groundbreaking collaboration with the unhcr and the ikea foundation , better shelter started to develop ideas and designs for new shelter solutions .\nwith over 150 years of excellence hardy cognac has a history to celebrate and just the right product for celebration . but you cannot enjoy cognac without just the right glass , so when cognac hardy approached ds smith to create a unique packaging that included both a bottle and a glass we relished the opportunity .\neurial restauration put plastic packaging in deep freeze in favour of better performing and more environmentally responsible cardboard .\nwhen your product is of such a high standard that it has earned a warrant to supply the uk\u2019s queen elizabeth ii it can be a challenge to find packaging that does it justice . fortunately mo\u00ebt & chandon approached ds smith for the packaging of their mo\u00ebt gift 3 . 0 packaging .\nveuve clicquot has a reputation both as a world - class champagne producer but also for caring about the environment . that reputation is even more well - deserved after the latest ground - breaking collaboration with ds smith .\ndifferent materials and products are shipped in different ways and need different levels of protection . for example , large aluminium sections can be shipped loose while led strips require vital shock protection to survive their journey .\nin a competitive media landscape it is difficult to stand out from the crowd . easyad , a system of wall - mounted or freestanding weather resistant boards popular in the food retail market , allows you to do just that .\na new checkout concept , centring devices , r - flute\u00ae and specific mechanisation systems allowed ds smith to create an innovative global solution .\nschneider electric tapped into our expertise , knowledge , and creative ideas . as packaging strategists , we\u2019ve helped them , help their customers reduce waste .\nriese & m\u00fcller make exceptional e - bikes and need quality packaging to get their products safely and securely to market . below is a condensed version of a recent article in verpackungsrundschau about how ds smith looked at their entire supply cycle to develop an entirely new packaging that\u2019s better for protection , and better for customers .\na little time to unwind with a good cup of coffee , tea , or cocoa is a real joy for people . kr\u00fcger , the european market leader in the area of instant products , wanted to use this insight for their in - store displays .\nraise a glass to toast to best in class cognac and pac . . ."]}
{"id": 55155, "summary": [{"text": "rimowa gmbh , stylized as rimowa , is a german manufacturer of luggage made of aluminium as well as polycarbonate .", "topic": 8}, {"text": "the name rimowa is derived from richard morszeck warenzeichen . ", "topic": 36}], "title": "rimowa", "paragraphs": ["rimowa as seen by artist charlotte mei . # rimowa # art # illustration urltoken\nrimowa as seen by caroline daur . # rimowa # airportstyle # carodaur # luggage urltoken\nrimowa as seen by b . d . graft . # rimowa # illustration # art # suitcase urltoken\noff - white\u2122 x rimowa \u201cpersonal belongings\u201d carry - on suitcase . # offwhite # rimowa # offwhiterimowa urltoken\ngermany - based rimowa helped spark the modern - day movement to lighter yet stronger suitcases . ( rimowa )\nthe rimowa essential lite in blue gloss by photographer daniel shea . # rimowa # photography # suitcase # luggage urltoken\ncaptured by photographer brett lloyd , the special edition fendi x rimowa aluminium and cuoio romano cabin trolley is available in select rimowa stores . # rimowa # fendixrimowa # fendi urltoken\nrimowa as seen by illustrator b . d . graft . # rimowa # illustration # art # suitcase # bdgraft urltoken\ncelebrating july 4th\u2019s red white and blue with the rimowa original in red gloss . # rimowa # rimowaoriginal # 4thofjuly # redwhiteandblue urltoken\nthe fendi x rimowa special edition suitcase makes travelling with purpose a luxurious affair . now available in select rimowa stores and online at\nthe new rimowa original in anodized black aluminum . captured by photographer daniel shea in cap sa sal , spain . # rimowa urltoken\nthe rimowa essential in white gloss through the eyes of visual artists wang & s\u00f6derstr\u00f6m . # rimowa # wangsoderstrom # animation # art urltoken\nlilly and the rimowa classic cabin as seen through the lens of ash kingston in sandwich , uk . # rimowa # photography # suitcase # luggage urltoken\nlilly and the rimowa classic cabin , captured by ash kingston on the road to folkestone , uk . # rimowa # photography # suitcase # rimowastories urltoken\n2014 the rimowa line is expanded through the addition of the bossa nova collection .\nthe rimowa essential cabin in white gloss as seen by photographer romain laprade at h\u00f4tel les roches rouges in saint rapha\u00ebl , france . # rimowa # photography # rimowaessential urltoken\nrimowa ' s flagship store is located at mandarin gallery , # 01 - 02 .\nthank you rimowa singapore for the invitation , and letting us into a part of your story .\nlilly and the rimowa classic cabin as seen through the lens of ash kingston in sandwich , uk .\ncontinue their partnership with the unveiling of two new colours . in select fendi and rimowa stores and at\n2012 two more anniversaries at rimowa : the 75 - year anniversary of the aluminium suitcase . and : dieter morszeck , owner and ceo of rimowa , celebrates 40 - years of service to the company .\ni just meant that all of the japanese people at nrt have hard sided rimowa - like luggage .\nrimowa has a long and celebrated history in luggage manufacture , and today , it is considered a premium brand that regular travelers can trust . however , there are alternative brands to rimowa if you cannot find exactly what you are looking for in their collections . manufacturers who also offer bags like rimowa include :\n2011 the salsa air series is complemented by the ultralight variant , the lightest rimowa cabin multiwheel\u00ae of all time .\napart from its best - selling luggages , rimowa also has a capsule series of storage cases for their customers ' various lifestyle needs . from protecting that precious guitar to storing that prized wine set , rimowa has got it covered .\nthese archival rimowa images illustrate the fact that styling and design have largely remained the same over the past hundred or so years , much to our pleasure . it truly is an amazing story of enduring form and function . the rimowa story encapsulates nearly everything we stand for here at acl . classic enduring design with equal amounts of function . all day , everyday . [ rimowa ]\nthe rimowa essential cabin in white gloss as seen by photographer romain laprade at h\u00f4tel les roches rouges in saint rapha\u00ebl , france .\nclassic flight is the rimowa line with vintage appeal . keeping in line with their signature silver trunk , accented vintage lining and plush leather handles , rimowa is making a statement with the classic flight . an exterior aluminum shell ensures this collection remains contemporary while exhibiting plenty of vintage charm .\n\u2019s luxurious aluminium cabin trolley combines two legacies for a travel case that is both contemporary and timeless . available june 19th in rimowa stores and on\nwe ' re confident you ' ll love your new rimowa . but if you ' re not entirely happy , you can return it free of charge .\nwhen one thinks of quality and durability , i can ' t think of a more suited one than german luggage brand , rimowa . and just how long has the brand been around ? almost 75 years of change in the rimowa suitcases , since its first incarnation in airplane aluminium , to its lightweight polycarbonate form today . customers and rimowa fans were in for a special treat as never - before seen collection of vintage suitcases were flown in specially for this heritage exhibition .\njoin us inside off - white ss19 show at paris fashion week . virgil abloh showcases the rimowa x off - white transparent case on the runway . follow us on\nin addition in to creating aluminum luggage , rimowa invented polycarbonate luggage . many abs plastic cases have been made over the years but rimowa was the first to do polycarbonate ( the highest grade of plastic - same as the material that football shoulder pads are made from ) . for frequent travelers , polycarbonate luggage is a game changer .\nrimowa has made a name for itself based on its iconic hardshell casing that contributes to the construction of some of the lightest luggage in the industry . this is , without a doubt , one of our most exciting brands . however , between the eight rimowa collections kaehler carries , it can be challenging to decide on the perfect bag for your specific needs . to help you in your selection process , our buyer\u2019s guide strips down each rimowa line to the bare essentials and must - know facts to make your decision easier .\nin 2006 , rimowa luggage is fitted with innovative tsa - approved locks that are accepted worldwide . during security checks , these locks can be opened and closed again without damage .\nrimowa has made a name for itself based on its iconic hardshell casing that contributes to the construction of some of the lightest luggage in the industry . this is , without a doubt , one of our most exciting brands . however , between the eight rimowa collections kaehler carries , it can be challenging to decide on the perfect bag for your specific needs .\nan important consideration for anyone purchasing a new suitcase is the size . within the rimowa collections , you will find a range of different cases suitable for any type of journey . so , whether you are a regular traveler taking short business trips or you need to pack up the whole family for your annual vacation , rimowa has sizes to suit your needs .\nonce you ' ve decided on the capacity and the ways you most commonly travel , you can compare some examples of the cases in the respective collections using our rimowa size chart .\nthe rimowa collections employ a variety of materials in their manufacture to increase protection and ensure durability over many years . additionally , the type of material used in any particular case or carry - on is directly linked to its aesthetic appeal and its maneuverability . two of the most popular and durable materials used in the manufacture of rimowa cases are polycarbonate and aluminum , both of which boast advantages and disadvantages . here , we detail the pros and cons of rimowa polycarbonate vs . aluminum to help you decide which material is best suited to your travel needs .\nin the 1920s , the company ' s elegant suitcases become the choice of sophisticated globetrotters . richard morszeck , the company founder\u2019s son , launches the first aluminium trunk on the market in 1937 . this is only the first of many brilliant innovative ideas that have made rimowa a global success . the brand name ' rimowa ' derives from richard morszeck ( richard morszeck warenzeichen ) .\ngreat post . have the set of rimowa salsa , black . best luggage i have every owned . classic design , made of high quality polycarbonate . never afraid to \u2018check\u2019 my luggage .\n, an aircraft that was designed nearly 100 years ago and last flew in the sixties , has flown again thanks to luxury luggage company rimowa and its aviation - loving ceo dieter morszeck .\n2010 rimowa celebrates a success story in two chapters : the 60 - year anniversary of\nthe aluminium suitcase with the grooves\n, and the 10 - year anniversary of polycarbonate suitcases . international awards confirm the rimowa principle of quality : in the us , travel + leisure bestows its\nbest luggage\naward upon the salsa deluxe . the travel goods association awards first prize to the salsa air .\ni\u2019d love love love to own one of the rimowa class flight trolleys . there\u2019s just something about the classic design and aluminium . alas , they\u2019re way out of my price range . one day though .\nin the 1920s discerning globetrotters are delighted by the elegant cases produced by the company . in 1937 , richard morszeck , the son of the company founder , brings the first steamer trunk made of lightweight metal onto the market . this is only the first of numerous brilliant innovative ideas upon which the global success of rimowa is based . the brand name rimowa was derived from richard morszeck ( richard morszeck warenzeichen ) .\nwhile each rimowa collection has similar features , you will probably find that one collection is better suited to your travel needs and preferences than the others . be honest about what your highest priorities are and look at the functionality of a bag as much as its style . however , in truth , you can\u2019t go far wrong with a rimowa , and this buyer\u2019s guide should help you find the perfect case for you .\nin 1898 , koffermanufaktur paul morszeck in cologne lays the cornerstone for the success of rimowa . even among the first cases , most of which are still made of wood , a premium is placed on lightweight construction and utmost stability .\nincidentally , rimowa also makes a little - known \u2018reissue\u2019 product , sold exclusively through the german retailer manufactum ( a treasure trove of old fashioned goods , like a european sears catalog from the early - to - mid 20th century ) .\nit\u2019s astonishing to think how big a step forward the junkers f13 must have been when it took to the skies nearly 100 years ago , and now , thanks to rimowa , we are able to witness and experience it for ourselves .\ndon ' t miss the chance to catch a glimpse of these historical rimowa before they are sent back to germany for good . the exhibition has been extended till april due to good response , so do pop by while you can !\nthe design should go farther . the house , like any personality , finds fulfilment not in efficiency or strict style but in charm\u201d . \u2018the walker house , rm schindler\u2019 , limited - edition publication by rimowa and @ apartamentomagazine , is now available on\nthe first aluminium suitcase with grooves is produced in 1950 . the parallel - grooved aluminium structure marks the difference . it lends our luggage the characteristic design that makes all rimowa products distinctive and unique to this day . the luggage for the international jet set .\nrimowa is still owned and operated by the morszeck family . though they are a global brand it is still owned and operated like a family business . they also own and oversee their manufacturing facilities , which is very unique for the luggage business these days .\nguests had a chance to take home a piece of rimowa with them . local artist antz from the collective rscls , was onsite customizing attendees ' names on leather luggage tags . i absolutely swooned when i saw mine , definitely a very special keepsake for me .\ncologne , germany - based rimowa helped spark the modern - day movement to lighter yet stronger suitcases with the first aluminum case , which hit the market in 1950 . its iconic grooved design , which is still used today , reflected that of the junkers ju52 airplane .\na significant development in that evolution came in 2000 , when rimowa introduced the first suitcase made of polycarbonate . lighter than aluminum and highly durable , polycarbonate set the stage for the hard - shell cases that are now made by many major players in the luggage industry .\nthe special - edition aluminium and cuoio romano cabin trolley \u2013 now in red , blue and yellow \u2013 comes with a branded customizable outer belt , a set of exclusive travel stickers and a leather travel charm with the iconic bag bugs eyes . # rimowa # fendirimowa @ fendi urltoken\nin 1950 , the first case was made from aluminium with the typical contour structure that has since made rimowa products unmistakable . the great thing : the design combines minimum weight with maximum stability . among the international jet set the contour cases quickly attain the status of cult objects .\nthe legendary aircraft from the pioneering era of aircraft construction travel are the great inspiration for our luggage ranges made of aluminium . especially the parallel - grooved aluminium structure marks the difference . it lends our luggage the characteristic design that makes all rimowa products distinctive and unique to this day .\nin 1976 , dieter morszeck makes a landmark development : the first waterproof light - weight metal case . the rimowa waterproof system effectively protects the sensitive equipment of film and television crews , photographers and reporters from water , humidity , tropical heat or arctic cold . ( available through trade outlets . )\nin 2008 , rimowa expands the product range once again . the salsa deluxe series is now available in new colours and is joined by the luxurious new topas titanium collection . a dozen different luggage collections in a variety of colours now wait to be tested under the toughest conditions around the world .\nthe topas , titanium , and stealth all share the same characteristics of a heavy - duty aluminum frame , but use different anodizing techniques to seal in their unique finishes . with easy access closures , special shock absorbing wheels , and all the base features of the salsa deluxe , this is the very pinnacle of the rimowa line .\nhosted by the every charming and charismatic ( and hot ) oli pettigrew , he take us all on a walk down memory lane as we trace back the brand ' s humble but inspirational beginnings . not many people know this , but here ' s a little interesting fact about its name : rimowa is derived from its founder ' s name :\n\u201cwe have one of the cases [ at our north american headquarters ] from 1952 , and it looks almost the same as the cases we make today because we haven\u2019t changed the overall look , \u201d said amy jakubaitis , public relations and marketing manager for rimowa north america . \u201cit\u2019s amazing to pick up the case from 1952 and realize that was really lightweight at the time . \u201d\ni had a double take when we came to the 1970s set , i could have sworn that i saw my dad carry this piece before ! it uses vulcanized fibre and nylon , rimowa ' s experimental creation that veers into a more colorful and lightweight direction . vulcanisation means to convert rubber or related polymers into more durable materials , making it less sticky and have superior mechanical properties .\nwhen most americans think luggage , they picture soft sided wheelie bags made from ballistic nylon . nothing challenges an american\u2019s preference for soft nylon bags more than a trip through customs at nrt . it happens quickly , only takes one trip to japan to make a yank jealous of the ubiquitous rimowa hard - sided cases that are the travel norm in japan and the symbol of enduring german design .\nseven years of research , planning and approval - plus undisclosed millions of euros - went into the project , which was created with the help of swiss pleasure flights company ju - air , the association of friends of historical aircraft , and rimowa . to recreate the aircraft entirely from scratch , the designers reverse engineered the aircraft using scans of a static museum model in france and with any paperwork they could find .\nat this point , you should identify your specific travel habits and consider the length of your trip . this way you ' ll be able to narrow down your search based on your baggage allowance - as dictated by the airline - and the capacity needed to carry your belongings . as a very general guide , you can consider the capacities listed below for your flights and match the size of your rimowa case accordingly .\nthe swinging 60 ' s , as its called aptly , shows a ' swing ' in the aesthetic design of rimowa cases as well . i am drawn to this era , know for its colourful bohemian lifestyle . textile and plywood wardrobe trunk paid slight homage to the 1930s , but given an upgrade in size and structure . designed for extended train / steamship travel , but was rather large and bulky for moving .\nthe first case was produced in the year 1898 \u2013 in the case factory in cologne . at the time , the name of the company was kofferfabrik paul morszeck . at the turn of the century , the cases were made of wood but the cologne factory is already creating a great story with a design that is as lightweight as possible . within a few years , rimowa\u2019s large wardrobe and steamer trunks have become the representative travel companions of high society .\nthe rimowa salsa is an excellent combination of the salsa air and salsa deluxe lines . on the inside , you don\u2019t have to choose between the free - form mesh pocket or the more structured panel compression packing ; you can have both . if your travels are a mixture of business and play and you would like a separate compartment space to reflect that , this is the bag for you . a special matte finish makes this line even more unique .\nyour browser ' s javascript functionality is turned off . please turn it on so that you can experience the full capabilities of this site .\nsign up and you ' ll be the first to know about new collections and special events .\nyour security is important to us . to find out how we protect your personal and payment details , please read our data protection information .\nwe ' ve detected that javascript is disabled in your browser . would you like to proceed to legacy twitter ?\ntwitter may be over capacity or experiencing a momentary hiccup . try again or visit twitter status for more information .\nyou can add location information to your tweets , such as your city or precise location , from the web and via third - party applications . you always have the option to delete your tweet location history . learn more\nhere ' s the url for this tweet . copy it to easily share with friends .\nby embedding twitter content in your website or app , you are agreeing to the twitter developer agreement and developer policy .\nnot on twitter ? sign up , tune into the things you care about , and get updates as they happen .\nthis timeline is where you\u2019ll spend most of your time , getting instant updates about what matters to you .\nhover over the profile pic and click the following button to unfollow any account .\nwhen you see a tweet you love , tap the heart \u2014 it lets the person who wrote it know you shared the love .\nthe fastest way to share someone else\u2019s tweet with your followers is with a retweet . tap the icon to send it instantly .\nadd your thoughts about any tweet with a reply . find a topic you\u2019re passionate about , and jump right in .\n\u00a9 2009\u20132018 - urltoken , inc or its affiliates , 400 e . stewart avenue , las vegas , nv 89101 urltoken is operated by zappos ip , inc . products on urltoken are sold by zappos retail , inc . gift cards and e - gift cards sold on urltoken are sold by zappos gift cards , inc . or aci gift cards llc .\n2001 premiere of the patented , ball bearing - mounted multiwheel system . with it , even heavy cases can be turned and rotated effortlessly in any direction .\n2009 premiere of another innovation : the lightweight salsa air polycarbonate series . the lightest salsa of all time is impressive for its minimum weight , maximum stability and avantgarde design along with the latest in security technology .\nthis email address is being protected from spambots . you need javascript enabled to view it .\nit\u2019s a take on the 1957 edition of the topas suitcase , and includes cowhide handles instead of plastic ones , all - metal combination locks instead of the metal - plastic versions , polished corner reinforcements and the old - style viscose lining . like lvc for luggage .\nvery nice history lesson mr . williams . i will be searching out some vintage pieces . thanks .\nit\u2019s what i check in at the airport . the first one i had , the stitching that holds the rubber seal and zipper around the case came unraveled so i sent it back and got a replacement in less than a week . never a problem with the replacement since then .\ni own 2 rimowas and the best thing is they look better with age . only be careful entering the us with them as customs just love cracking the locks for fun .\nanyone have suggestions of the best one to get ? i have been internet flirting with buying one for about a year , but i am not sure if i should pull the trigger\u2026 . btw i travel at least 60 days a year !\nbradley : not sure i\u2019d pay $ 700 for a 15\u2033 - high suitcase that weighs more than my 26 - incher , but i guess we all have our priorities .\ngrant \u2013 they are definitely cheaper to buy in germany . i think the best online source is probably from one of the german retailers like koffer24 . de . shipping to the us ( i\u2019m assuming you\u2019re us - based ) is 50\u20ac , and they automatically deduct the 19 % vat .\nsorry grant \u2013 i misread your previous comment as the best place to buy one . as far as best , i have both a salsa deluxe and topas . they definitely have different purposes , and in some ways i prefer the more understated salsa look ( i have dark grey ) . the aluminum is the classic though .\nbtw nice post overall , just was a bit mystified regarding the nrt thing . been through there plenty with a variety of luggage and nary a problem .\nwe have a set of heys luggage which is nice and hard , an lightweight . i especially love that advert @ bottom .\nyou are right to laud the great workmanship , light weight and outstanding customer service of rimova . still , there are two things i hold against them . unfortunately luggage thieves the world over are quite aware of their value and suspect treasure in these , they are just too flashy . secondly , i have always found the design where you pack two halves and then try to squeeze them together rather impractical . i travel with vintage globetrotter cases . they are just as light and sturdy , but have a body and a lid , which i find easier to pack . also they don\u2019t stick out so much as hardly anybody knows how exclusive they are . more of a stealth wealth thing\u2026 there history can be found here : urltoken they come up on ebay quite often as the attics of english mansions seem to be full of them .\nthis is a great brand who conducts business the right way and makes a product of tremendous quality . i\u2019m glad that acl did this write up .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 strict / / en\nurltoken\nwill be a favorite among travelers looking for the most lightweight luggage they can find . featuring a streamlined design with simple packing features , the salsa air is for the traveler who doesn ' t need excess packing aids . if you like a free - form storage space that favors the most lightweight design , then the salsa air is for you .\nthe salsa deluxe is for the feature - driven luggage buyer . if you are looking for a bag with a better packing structure that also allows you to fit more in your case , then the salsa deluxe will speak to you . the dual - compression panels are going to allow you to carry more . the panels are structured to perform like a garment sleeve , allowing your suits and fancier attire to stay wrinkle - free . the add - a - bag strap and two handle pull system both ensure you can easily stack bags and carry them across the airport .\n* the topas line also comes in hybrid carry - on models which have soft external pocketing for quick access to items like your passport , wallet , or electronics .\nthe limbo is a great bag for those who would like a balance between a polycarbonate and an aluminum bag . reinforced with metal alloy and an extra layer of polycarbonate , this is a bag built to endure . you\u2019ll find all the same internal packing features as the salsa deluxe , including the easy access hinge opening on the aluminum bags . the limbo is truly the best of both worlds .\none side of the bag includes vintage tie - down straps that do not offer the same convenience as the panel packing on the other half of the bag .\ncopyright \u00a9 2018 travel outfitters , inc . all rights reserved . * free shipping on orders over $ 50 ( us ) . free shipping on orders over $ 299 ( ca ) .\nyour wallet says way more about you than where you bank , so invest wisely . here\u2019s our edit of the sleekest , most stylish men\u2019s wallets for every type of spender .\nsee in the new year 2019 , twice , with the most glamorous travel trip in the world . but book quickly as they only have space for 30 people . . .\nwelcome to british gq . this site uses cookies to improve your experience and deliver personalised advertising . you can opt out at any time or find out more by reading our cookie policy .\nthe world\u2019s first all - metal commercial aircraft , which was a decade ahead of its time when it first flew in 1919 , set records for altitude ( 22 , 000 feet ) and endurance ( 26 hours with added fuel tanks ) and was entirely reconstructed from scratch by the luxury luggage company with a team of engineers led by its ceo and other supporters .\nthe company took on this mission thanks largely led by the passion of morszeck , who personally flies the company\u2019s embraer phenom private jet around the world to meetings and events . his company , which sells some of the most iconic and desirable luggage with distinctive \u201cgrooves\u201d previously used the same corrugated metal that made up the junkers\u2019 fuselage and wings .\nunlike every other aircraft of the time , the junkers f13 was made from an aluminium alloy \u201cduralumin\u201d and had a self - supporting monoplane wing ; before that , aircraft most commonly had wooden frames with canvas sheets wrapped around them , with wings supported by wires in a biplane configuration . the use of aluminium alloys in aircraft was as a big a step forward as the shift to carbon composite aircraft now seen on modern boeing 787 and airbus a350 airliners .\nbesides its innovative mono cantilever wings , the f13 also features an open cockpit , which is ostensibly designed to increase the pilot\u2019s awareness of weather conditions which was a big concern in an age before radar and accurate weather predictions . inside , a heated passenger compartment can hold four passengers with relatively small snug leather seats .\nthe only modifications made were to make the plane compliant with modern day safety requirements - for instance , adding brakes - and with a newer more reliable american pratt and whitney rotary engine rated at 450 horsepower , up nearly a third on the original junkers\u2019 310 horsepower .\nfor the first flight , with dieter morszeck in the pilot\u2019s seat alongside flight engineeer oliver bachmann , taking it smooth and slow was key . the riwoma f13 apparently flies like a large glider thanks to its thick wings and chunky aerodynamic profile . there are plans for passenger flights , and morszeck told gq he might like to take the plane up to next year\u2019s goodwood revival for display at the aerodrome .\nfirst commissioned in 1919 and making its first flight in the same year , the junkers f13 was manufactured at the company\u2019s plant in dessau , germany until 1932 . by 1933 , the nazis had taken over the company and hermann g\u00f6ring turned it into a tool of german re - armament , taking everything ( including the company\u2019s patents ) from the socialist pacifist professor hugo junkers who started the company , threatening to send him to prison unless he handed them over .\nthe learjet 75 is a luxurious private jet with the features to take up to nine passengers anywhere in europe in complete comfort . private jet booking app stratajet took us down to majorca to test it out\nthe junkers f13 also has a small and inauspicious role in british aviation history . the meopham air disaster which occurred in july 1930 produced the very first official accident report into an air crash , heralding the start of the air safety process which helps make flying one of the safest possible ways to travel .\nthe junkers f13 with its heated passenger compartment with leather seats and seat belts showed that regularly transporting passengers in comfort was possible , and the company\u2019s junkers airline later merged with deutsche luft hansa , the forerunner of lufthansa , the largest european airline .\ntoday , despite its vintage design , propeller engine and half - open cockpit , seeing it up close inspires confidence in a way that modern airlines can\u2019t . gq took a ride in the junkers f13\u2019s big brother , the tri - motor junkers 52 , and being able to feel the lightness and strength of the plane\u2019s frame , the sturdiness of the pilot\u2019s controls , and even pop your head through a window in the front of the plane excites you so much you forget you\u2019re in a plane that\u2019s older than your parents . modern airliners with their hardened cockpit doors , smooth jet engines and pressurised cabins might be safer , but exciting they are not .\ntravelling isn\u2019t always the most pleasurable of experiences , but there\u2019s no reason why it shouldn\u2019t be . whether the haul is long or short , here\u2019s a handful of products to make flying more manageable .\ngq ' s first cover feature was with michael heseltine , who is in the news today thanks to a tatler interview where he reveals he strangled his mother ' s pet alsatian after it turned .\nfrom the double - locking suitcases of the 1950s to the four - wheeled spinners of today , luggage provides a fascinating look at the history of human movement behind it . ( istock )\nin the mid 1850s , louis vuitton introduced his pioneering slat trunk , which was covered in canvas sheathing , held well - designed drawers and had a flat top that made stacking much easier . ( mantiques modern )\nif you\u2019re traveling this summer , chances are you\u2019re bringing a suitcase or two . wherever your journeys lead , take a moment to consider how far your luggage has traveled , figuratively , over the years .\nfrom the steamer trunks of bygone eras to the sticker - covered , double - locking suitcases of the 1950s and \u201960s to the four - wheeled spinners of today , luggage provides a fascinating look at the history of human movement behind it .\nit reflects not only how we travel \u2013 by plane , train , or automobile \u2013 but what we value as travelers and as human beings : flexibility , brand loyalty and our increasing dependence on technology .\nthere\u2019s a lot more packed into that suitcase than a weekend\u2019s worth of clothes . here is a look at how modern - day luggage has evolved .\nluggage in the mid - to - late 19th century was synonymous with some form of the travel trunk , a massive , cumbersome box that \u2013 even empty \u2013 could weigh more than a hundred pounds . porters and bellhops bore the brunt of the burden , as anyone wealthy enough to travel had hired hands to make the process easier .\nsteamships and stagecoaches were the main method of transport at the time , and trunks had to be exceptionally sturdy and heavy to withstand their journeys . the top quality steamer trunks , which were designed for travel on steamships , were made of wood and leather and often had a heavy iron base so they wouldn\u2019t be crushed while sliding around among other heavy trunks . they were also covered in canvas or tree sap to offer protection against leaky ships .\neven at this early age of the luggage industry , some companies made a name for themselves with their high - end products , most notably louis vuitton . in the mid 1850s , the young malletier , or trunk maker , introduced his pioneering slat trunk , which was covered in canvas sheathing , held well - designed drawers and had a flat top that made stacking much easier , unlike most fashionable trunks that had rounded tops .\nvuitton died in 1892 , but his antique , signature trunks \u2013 which launched one of the world\u2019s top luxury brands \u2013 still fetch tens of thousands of dollars in auctions today .\nthe late 19th century marked a major shift in the history of transportation , as more people started traveling for leisure . prominent luggage and leather manufacturers like shwayder trunk manufacturing company , which eventually changed its name to samsonite ( a nod to the biblical figure samson , because of his strength ) , started making suitcases in addition to their tried - and - true trunks .\nthe shift to suitcases \u2013 then called \u201csuit - cases\u201d or \u201csuit cases , \u201d because they were designed to hold suits \u2013 accelerated in the 1930s as commercial flights began to replace steamships and trains . but the early versions , clunky contraptions made of leather and wood , were a far cry from today\u2019s suitcases .\nin the late 1960s , more americans were flying , especially internationally . but as they logged miles , travelers grew weary of lugging heavy suitcases . that\u2019s when small , wheeled trolleys started popping up in travel gear shops . travelers strapped them to their suitcases and rolled the whole contraption around .\nthen , in a moment that changed the course of travel , bernard sadow , president of u . s . luggage , was schlepping heavy suitcases at the airport when he noticed a worker wheeling luggage on a skid . he reportedly turned to his wife and said , \u201cthat\u2019s what luggage needs : wheels . \u201d\nsadow set about affixing four casters and a strap to a suitcase , and in 1972 he earned united states patent no . 3 , 653 , 474 , \u201crolling luggage . \u201d he held the patent for about two years until competitors joined forces to break the patent , opening up the market to wheeled luggage .\nabout a decade later , northwest airlines pilot and innovator bob plath shifted the orientation of the suitcase to upright by adding just two wheels and an extending or telescoping handle . plath\u2019s travelpro rollaboard , which he marketed initially to flight crew , revolutionized the travel industry .\n\u201cthe thinking was that rolling your belongings was too wimpy - - something for stewardesses , not pilots , \u201d patrick smith , an airline expert and author of cockpit confidential , said in an email . \u201cand so pilots would hand - haul their 40 - odd pounds of personal luggage and flight gear through the airport , toning their tough - guy biceps and making many a chiropractor happy . that old - school mindset began to change , of course , and nowadays pretty much all pilots use roll - aboards . \u201d\nmarking the drastic changes in the industry , the luggage and leather goods manufacturers of america , a group of manufacturers , distributors , and suppliers that was founded in the 1930s , officially changed its name to the travel goods association in 2000 . luggage has continued to evolve at a rapid pace since , driven by pivotal events like 9 / 11 and airlines\u2019 ever - changing restrictions on baggage weight and dimensions , plus the onset of checked - baggage fees .\naccording to tga president michele marini pittenger , \u201cpossibly the most prevalent innovation across the entire market is lightweight luggage . bags continue to get lighter every year , increasing comfort and ease while traveling . \u201d\nin 2004 , samsonite re - invented the wheel with a spinner - style case in its signature silhouette line , marking the first time the u . s . market had seen a four - wheeled suitcase that could be pushed , pulled and literally spun in any direction .\nbehind all that innovation is some pretty intense durability testing , says richard krulik , ceo of briggs & riley and u . s . luggage . high - level brands employ such equipment as tumblers , which are massive , dryer - like machines that literally tumble suitcases ; jerk - test machines that repeatedly yank expandable handles to test their strength ; and treadmills equipped with bars that simulate the bumps a bag is subjected to , as well as how its wheels stand up to the accumulated heat from the friction of motion .\n\u201cit takes us between 15 and 18 months to design new luggage , \u201d krulik said . \u201cit\u2019s not just designing a pretty piece of luggage and sticking on a handle and wheels . every bag needs to be durability tested to withstand all the abuse that\u2019s out there . \u201d\nup - and - coming trends , according to tga , include ergonomically designed bags and backpacks , gps - enabled technology ( embedded in the luggage or sold as separate devices ) and luggage that charges and protects tech gadgets . and , pittenger noted , luggage makers have now made it possible to fit everything a traveler needs for a 10 - day trip into a 22 x 14 x 9 - inch case , or 45 linear inches , which is the allowable carry - on for most international flights .\nas luggage has evolved , travelers also have become more discerning about what they\u2019re buying , krulik said .\n\u201cconsumers increasingly have very high expectations . if you buy something these days and it doesn\u2019t work the way they expect , people are much less tolerant than they were five , 10 , 15 years ago . \u201d\nand that collective mindset can serve to enhance the market as a whole . said tga\u2019s pittenger : \u201ctoday\u2019s market is limitless \u2013 shoppers can truly find something to fit any need . \u201d\nwell , maybe not any need . we\u2019re still waiting for that magical suitcase that packs itself .\nthis material may not be published , broadcast , rewritten , or redistributed . \u00a92018 fox news network , llc . all rights reserved . all market data delayed 20 minutes .\nleed is a green building certification system , providing verification that a building or community was designed and built using strategies that improve energy savings , water efficiency , co2 emissions reduction , indoor environmental quality , and stewardship of resources and sensitivity to their impacts .\nrenzeichen . its iconic grooved luggage pays homage to its founders connection with the aviation industry , as do its similarly grooved store front .\nbrings to mind the love story of jack and rose onboard the tragic voyage of titanic . the initial designs are aluminium made , featuring 3 closures and reinforcement lines running along the length of the top and on all corners .\nthe cabin trunks of those days were the equivalent of present day ' s carry - on luggage , and was configured to fit under the berth onboard a train or steam - ship . for a more daily use , the woven fabric suitcase with leather trimming was a masterpiece that was hand - crafted during the golden week of aviation , just before the world war ii .\nthe 1940s still sees the luggage in a more fortified version , using an aluminum alloy containing magnesium . named duraluminium , it is a copyrighted patented material . it looks similar to the 1930 ' s version piece but a more simplified one .\ni ' m sure this kind of brings back memories of those mafia films of al capone days , guns ablazing and packing precious cargo inside the suitcase . much less capone , it was the favoured choice of the international jet - setting tribe . this was when its signature grooved looks surfaces , inspired by the ju s2 plane .\na self - professed beauty & fashion consummate who loves sharing her discoveries and hopes to change the world a word at a time .\nthis work is licensed under a creative commons attribution - sharealike 4 . 0 international license . all views stated and photos taken ( unless otherwise stated ) in this blog are entirely my own , and are copyrighted . should you like to use it , please make credits to me .\n\u00a9 junedujour / singapore fashion , beauty and lifestyle blogger . all rights reserved ."]}
{"id": 55158, "summary": [{"text": "hum network limited ( simply hnl or humnl ) formerly eye television network limited is a public limited media company based in karachi , pakistan .", "topic": 38}, {"text": "company was established in february 2004 .", "topic": 32}, {"text": "it is a current member of asia-pacific broadcasting union ( apbu ) , association for international broadcasting ( aib ) and commonwealth broadcasting association ( cba ) . ", "topic": 29}], "title": "hum network limited", "paragraphs": ["hum network limited , formerly eye television network limited , is a public limited media company based in karachi . the company was established in february 2004 .\nthe company was incorporated in pakistan as a public limited company in february 2004 in the name of eye tv limited and later on 18 november 2004 the name was changed to eye television network limited , and finally on 21 january 2011 the company name was changed to hum network limited ( hnl ) .\noriginally , the company was incorporated in pakistan as a public limited company in february 2004 in the name of eye tv limited and later on 18 november 2004 the name was changed to eye television network limited , and finally on 21 january 2011 the company name was changed to hum network limited ( hnl ) .\nresponsible to oversee and update all the social media pages of hum network channels .\nhum tv is the first satellite channel launched by hum network limited . the company obtained license of the channel from pemra on october 30 , 2004 . . . . visit urltoken\nfor this very purpose , the hum network family has developed the following core values .\nthe hum network limited has announced that it will launch a new tv channel by the name of ' hum news ' , although a date for the expected launch of the channel was not revealed .\nhum network limited is continuously striving to provide corporate and social work environment to its employees as this helps them to work in a complete harmony , healthy and professional way .\nhum network limited is engaged in the business of electronic media . the company ' s broadcasting portfolio consists of satellite channels , such as hum tv , hum sitaray , hum masala and hum world ( including separate beams for north america , the united kingdom and the middle east ) . the company also has strategic business units ( sbus ) . . . ( more )\na letter sent to the general manager of the pakistan stock exchange said the board of directors of hum network limited during a meeting on friday gave its approval for the launch of hum news\nto exploit the available opportunities in the news genre\n.\na brand of hum network limited , masala tv is the most viewed channel among the pakistani audiences . masala tv has the distinction of being pakistan ' s first 24 / 7 food channel . . . visit\nhum network careers hum network has a friendly work environment encouraging team work and out - of - the box thinking . we support employee growth and guarantee that you will meet people with varied backgrounds , increasing your exposure to various skill sets and opportunities .\nkarachi : while pakistan already has one major awards ceremony in the lux style awards every year , we now have another . at a press conference held at their office in karachi last week , hum network limited announced that it will hold hum awards 2013 in karachi during march .\nhum network limited ( hnl ) was launched in 2004 with the objective to provide quality entertainment to households of all socio economic classes . hnl has a number of satellite channels including hum tv ( entertainment ) hum masala ( 24 hours food channel ) , hum sitaray & style 360 ( entertainment lifestyle and fashion ) . hnl is also being viewed in north america , uk & the middle east .\na brand of hum network limited , humsitaray aims to achieve a collaboration of programs which are an inspiration for living . the objective is to make humsitaray a household name , a brand which personifies the lifestyles . . . visit urltoken\nalso , hum network limited amended its memorandum of association to expand the business into different industries and markets amongst other amendments and obtained the right to enter into any business outside the media industry , expanding into new markets and growing continuously .\nthe name \u201chum\u201d itself contains a strong message regarding the principles , beliefs and philosophy of the network where employees are treated as family members .\ncustomize your jama network experience by selecting one or more topics from the list below .\nmr duraid qureshi mr . duraid qureshi is the ceo and founder of hum network ltd . he started his career in treasury trading and after completing mba he joined al abbas sugar mills ltd . in 2001 he joined as a ceo of moomal productions and turned it into the largest production house in the country . in 2004 he founded hum network ( formerly eye television network ltd ) , launched hum tv in dec 2004 . hum network has 4 channels operating in entertainment genre hum tv ( gec ) masala tv ( 24 food channel ) , humsitaray & style 360 ) ( entertainment and style ) . in recognition of his dedicated and outstanding services in the field of media the kse ( the karachi stock exchange ( guarantee ) limited and mass human resource , presented the \u201cbest ceo awards in media sector\u201d to him in 2012 .\nhum network ' s success is not just limited to pakistan . it has reached out to countries outside of pakistan as well in countries like uk , usa and uae . this drive of hum network is in line with the firm ' s goal of becoming an internationally famed channel . and given the pace at which it is stretching out globally , the company seems well - equipped to become a leading name in the entertainment segment .\nin an interview to bbc urdu in january 2016 , hum network ceo sultana siddiqui had expressed her desire to launch a news channel where\nall journalistic values would be considered\n.\nhum tv today is a household name and the most successful tv network in the country . hum tv is being viewed by south asian communities in usa , canada , uk & the middle east . hum network has established subsidiaries in the us as well as uk . duraid has also had passion for the publications business and has launched successful magazines including glam & masala food magazine . he intends to further enhance the publications business in the near future .\nhum network limited ( humnl ) , a group of lifestyle and entertainment channels and magazines , is one of the few media groups listed in pakistan stock exchange besides media times group having subsidiary of daily times , business plus tv and zaiqa , which showed a loss of rs 216 million in the same financial year .\nmr . mansoor ahmed before joining hnl , mr . mansoor ahmed served ptv for more than 24 years . currently he is working in the role of vice president engineering where he is responsible for the studios , master control room and satellite room functions of engineering . mr . mansoor is b tech honors from n . e . d . university , karachi . hum network has 24 / 7 operations where the department acts as a back bone for broad casting for local and international channels . it supports in broadcasting of hum tv , hum sitaray and hum masala for pakistan . internationally it facilitates in broadcasting hum world , hum mena and hum europe . ms shahnaz ramzi : ms . shahnaz ramzi joined hum network ltd as head of publications and public relations in october 2004 where she is looking after the pr and publications of the network . she is currently serving as gm publications and public relations and editor of glam , masala tv food mag , masala cookbooks and pentene bridal couture week catalogues .\nat the meeting of board of directors of hum network , held on 11 th of august , it was decided that a new news channel by the name of hum news will be launched . the board of directors gave its approval to exploit available opportunities in the news genre .\noperating since january 2005 , hum network is a name that has garnered roaring success and fame during a span of a little more than 10 years . the company offers quality contents in the entertainment genre including serials , soaps and telefilms , both domestically and internationally and has expanded its wings in the recent past by offering hum tv , hum sitaray and masala tv under its umbrella .\nteam work : we pool our abilities to accomplish our shared goals . all hnl employees are a part of network\u2019s team , committed to working together . only by sharing ideas , technologies and talents the network can achieve and sustain profitable growth .\nhum network knows well how to live up to the expectations of its stakeholders . quarter after quarter and year after year , the firm gets brighter and stronger . this year too , the firm is in a healthy shape with its nine months financial results boasting a profitability growth of 30 percent year - on - year . and if these strong footprints are anything to go by , hum network is likely to close this year with a bang .\nmr . nasir tehrany mr . nasir tehrany is one of the founding members of hum network limited and has rendered his services for the network since its inception till now . with education from university of pennsylvania usa , in communication and media technology and master in film technology , nasir returned to pakistan in 1996 and immediately made inroads in the advertising industry in pakistan . his long association in senior positions with leading advertising agencies provided him the spring board of joining the television industry . he has worked with indus television network in the capacity of creative director / director programs , and established one of the best known production houses of the country .\nms . sultana siddiqui ms sultana siddiqui the president of hum network ltd . ms . sultana siddiqui started her career as a producer for pakistan television , karachi studios in 1974 and founded hum tv network ( one of the top 25 companies acknowledged by the karachi stock exchange in 2010 ) in 2005 . since then , she has been credited as the first woman of south asia to establish a television station and is the recipient of many national and international awards . under her supervision , hum tv\u2019s serials received numerous awards for dramas by pakistan\u2019s prestigious lux awards , four years in a row .\nhum network ' s footprints are growing stronger both financially and operationally . brownie points are to be given to the management ' s efforts for aggressively taking up exciting venture which has fared well for company ' s image in the local and international markets . in the international context , the entry into the uae market marks yet another feat in hum network ' s journey . and given that the media firm ' s contents are being well - received in the international markets as well .\nthe group includes hum tv , masala tv and hum sitaray in the broadcast field while it is running famous cooking and fashion magazines naming masala tv food mag , newsline magazine and style g . l . a . m .\nmr . hassan jawed : hassan jawed is currently the chief strategy officer & head of hr at hum network limited . he brings with him over 14 years of extensive experience of supply & distribution management , project feasibility planning , business planning , project development , business analysis and management reporting . at chevron pakistan limited a subsidiary of chevron corporation usa which is ranked amongst the top 3 global energy companies . he is a chevron certified project development and execution facilitator having facilitated development of large scale projects in pakistan , middle east & east africa . at hum network limited , he has led the initiative of developing the company\u2019s strategic plan for the next 3 years which included swot analysis of the key functions ; review of the relevant markets , customers and of competitors and development generic strategies for the company . in addition , he has led the launch of the digital media sbu within hnl . in a short span of 18 months digital media has established itself as a self sustaining sbu with significant growth over the last year .\nhum tv , plot no . 10 / 11 , hassan ali street , off . i . i chundrigar road ,\n\u201cwe have thought to acknowledge the great support that we have received from our viewers . we are now are planning for the first time ever to hold the hum awards , \u201d said hum tv general manager publications and public relations shanaz ramzi .\nin 1996 , ms . siddiqui founded a production house under the name of \u201cmoomal productions . \u201d since its establishment , the company\u2019s plays have received numerous awards . in 2004 , she created \u201ceye television network ltd\u201d now ( hum network ltd ) as chairman and president which spawned three successful satellite channels : humtv , masala tv and hum 2 . in recognition of her outstanding services in the field of art ( tv production ) the president of the islamic republic of pakistan conferred the president award of \u201cpride of performance\u201d to her in 2008 .\na company representative while talking to urltoken confirmed that the network will launch a news channel . a formal announcement in this regard is expected next week .\nall of the brands are strong and diverse entities on their own and leaders within their respective segments . the network symbolises leadership commitment to entertain the masses .\ndiscipline : we organize and focus on our people and resources for maximum efficiency and effectiveness . we at hum evaluate our fiscal performance periodically . we respect each others\u2019 time and adhere to company\u2019s policies . at hum we seek continuous improvement in all that we do .\nmr arif hussain : mr arif is the chief operating officer of hum network ltd . he has 17 years of experience in country\u2019s media industry . arif hussain has taken up many leading roles in the country\u2019s most well known media organizations and has also been fortunate to have gained experience in media buying / planning as well as the other side of the spectrum i . e business development / marketing . mr arif joined hum network as chief commercial officer on november 1 , 2010 where he was given the responsibility of sales , marketing , business development , research , pr and publications . mr arif was promoted to chief operating officer on january 02 , 2014 . currently he is responsible for sales , marketing , business development , distribution and administration function for the network .\nwhile the scope of the television content being judged at these awards is fairly limited at this platform , with only hum tv dramas being nominated , there is no doubt that the event will create a buzz for the fans of popular dramas such as humsafar , shehr - e - zaat , mata - e - jaan , bari apa and others .\nthe film marks the directorial debut of renowned ad - filmmaker , nabeel qureshi , and would be distributed by eveready pictures and hum films .\nmr . ather viqar azeem : mr . ather viqar azeem is a highly respected name in the media circle of pakistan . before becoming an integral part of hum network limited as senior vice president , he served an extensive tenure at ptv in various key designations . at ptv , his services for current affairs and sports have been extremely significant . he has to his credit a total of 7 ptv awards for his work in a range of domains . his far - reaching experience has always been a guiding light for hnl where his valuable input in key strategic decisions is indispensable .\nklassen do ' connor w a prospective study of predictors of violence in adult male mental patients . law hum behav . 1988 ; 12143 - 158 google scholar\nm / s . central depository company of pakistan limited ( cdc ) cdc house , 99 - b , block ' b ' , s . m . c . h . s . , main shahra - e - faisal , karachi - 74400\nbesides , the group presence is foreign countries improved gradually hum group mainly in usa , uk , uae , australia and other countries with good number of viewers .\nshe explained that there will be 32 categories altogether , with seven viewers\u2019 choice awards . the categories will include music , fashion , hum tv dramas and special awards .\nhum tv group\u2019a annual revenue stands at rs . 3 . 7 billion with impressive growth of 27 . 5 percent in the outgoing financial year of 2014 - 15 .\nhum group was also in talks with the management of news channel jaag tv , formerly cnbc pakistan , to buyout its 100 percent shares which was not matured on price issue .\nthe group revenues posted healthy growth alone in last quarter of 2014 - 15 due to the upward revision of tariff by the group on its tv channels due to quality of its content and increased market share in term of viewership . but it made a handsome investment to start new ventures like hum sitaray and hum films which squeezed its gross margins at bearable level .\nafter completing its 11 th year in the industry , the group is still exploring its way to make its new venture successful which it failed earlier through launching style 360 and hum 2 .\nms . maimona siddiqui maimona siddiqui is currently working in the capacity of vice president programming \u2013 hum tv at hnl . she has over 21 years of experience in production and started her career with network television marketing ( pvt ) in may 1993 . to her credit , she has production of over 6 , 000 minutes of programming which includes drama serials , sitcoms , special day plays , talk shows , special prime time shows , music shows , fashion and style shows . she has developed brand based concepts for niche programming for various clients . she has also designed different marketing plans and advertising strategies for hum tv\u2019s positioning and image building .\nvice president programming hum tv maimona siddiqui said , \u201cwe have acknowledged most of our programmes from 2012 for the awards . we owe it to the television industry and that\u2019s what we need to celebrate . \u201d\nhowever , with the launch of bol - the newly launched media enterprise covering television , digital media , print , cinemas , movies , theatres and radio - hum network may face stiff competition . however , by focusing on its strategy to expand the horizons , the company can sustain its market share and revenues . nonetheless , the next few years may prove to be crucial for the firm ' s fate as bol seems primed to come with a boom in the media industry .\nthe debut film of nabeel qureshi and fizza ali meerza and mehdi ali of filmwala pictures , na maloom afraad will be screened across pakistan on the eve of eid - ul - azha in october . the film will be distributed by everready pictures and hum films .\nthe business of news channels is not flourishing in pakistan but the entertainment genre has never been more attractive as shown by hum group which made more than rs . 1 billion pre - tax profit for the first time in the financial year 2014 - 15 , through its popular soaps and tv shows .\navailable jobs at hum network hnl is seeking applications for the following positions . 1 - head of marketing 2 - manager marketing 3 - associate manager marketing 4 - regional gm sales 5 - senior manager sales 6 - manager sales 7 - associate art director 8 - concept / copy writer 9 - gm programming 10 - head of research 11 - gm hr 12 - assistant manager finance 13 - manager administration note : market competitive packages will be offered to selected candidates including salary , provident fund , medical insurance , group life insurance , bonuses , annual paid leaves , & company maintained vehicle / allowance as per the company policy . all positions are based in karachi .\ninvestors lounge will not accept any liability for loss or damage as a result of reliance on the information contained within this website including , but not limited to , data , quotes , charts and buy / sell signals . please be fully informed regarding the risks and costs associated with trading in the financial markets , it is one of the riskiest investment forms possible . investors lounge would like to remind you that the data contained in this website is not necessarily always real - time or accurate .\nduring the last financial year 2014 - 15 , the group has made special investment on its flagship events such as \u201cthe 3rd hum awards\u201d held in dubai . it also spent heavily on events like fashion pakistan week , masala family festival and bridal couture week which proved to be very popular among the advertisers and viewers alike .\nthe company received its first up - linking license for\nhum tv\nto operate as an international satellite television channel in october 2004 from pakistan electronic media regulatory authority ( pemra ) for a period of 15 years . being the first ever stock exchange listed company in electronic media in pakistan , hnl went live with its first channel\nhum tv\nin january 2005 . the company after acquiring its own state of the art up - linking equipment started up - linking directly from the company head office in karachi . the up linking equipment was purchased by the company in march , 2006 and the company first uplinked directly from pakistan on march 23rd 2006 .\nhumnl has been receiving great response from both viewers and advertisers for a new celebrity talk show \u2018tonite with hsy\u2019 launched by \u2018hum sitaray\u2019 . furthermore , couple of dramas and a game show with a name \u2018jeet ka dum\u2019 are contributing to the bottom - line due to strong cast , story - line and overwhelming response from the audience .\nmoreover , its publications include masala tv food magazine , humsay , catalogue ( a bridal couture week magazine ) , and style g . l . a . m . to this end , its recent acquisition of newsline magazine , which is considered to be one of the leading social political magazines in pakistan , is likely to add further appeal to its hum ' s brand name .\nthis research was supported by the research network on mental health and the law of the john d . and catherine t . macarthur foundation , chicago , ill , and by grant r0149696 from the national institute of mental health , rockville , md . during the writing of this article , dr appelbaum was the fritz redlich fellow at the center for advanced study in the behavioral sciences , stanford , calif ; he acknowledges the support of the center ' s foundations fund for research in psychiatry and nsf grant sbr - 9022192 .\nits channel hum sitaray is also doing well and the company is aiming to build a niche for this channel in the entertainment genre . on the cost side too , the company is doing a fantastic job . cost of production has been kept under control while transmission cost is on a decline . this has fared well for the company in terms of expansion in gross margins that ballooned by a healthy 400bps to 50 percent during the period .\nmr . khalid soorty khalid soorty , vice president programming of hum sitaray has been associated with hnl since 2011 and has been a part of the media industry for the past 2 decades . after a long run as a freelance producer / director he joined aaj tv and was head of infotainment and subsequently played a key role as the coo in the launching of play tv ; the first music and lifestyle channel in pakistan . as director features at dawn news tv he achieved all targets assigned to him by successfully revamping and restructuring the entire department dynamics , budgets etc . , which resulted in high quality programming and , increased profitability .\nlogistic regressions controlling for demographic characteristics , social desirability scores , and all possible interactions of these variables for each follow - up period produced limited evidence of the effect of patient status and strong evidence of the effects of drug and alcohol symptoms ( table 5 ) . the patient sample exhibited significantly higher rates of alcohol or drug abuse symptoms than the community group during the first four 10 - week follow - up periods and in terms of violence and other aggressive acts there were significant ( p < . 05 ) main effects for alcohol and drug abuse symptoms at each of the follow - up periods . significant differences between the community and patient groups ( controlling for demographics , social desirability , and mast / dast symptoms ) were found during the first 10 - week follow - up period for violence ( \u03c7 2 = 6 . 81 , df = 1 , p < . 01 ) and during the second 10 - week follow - up period for other aggressive acts ( \u03c7 2 = 5 . 89 , df = 1 , p < . 05 ) . there were no significant interactions between drug and alcohol symptoms and patient status at any of the follow - up periods .\npatients were recontacted in the community by the research interviewers and interviewed 5 times ( every 10 weeks ) for 1 year from the date of discharge . patient interviews were in person ( 89 % ) or by telephone ( 11 % ) . a collateral informant was also interviewed ( in person , 45 % ; by telephone , 55 % ) on the same schedule . during each follow - up , a patient was asked to nominate as a collateral informant the person who was most familiar with his or her behavior in the community . if the nominee did not have at least weekly contact with the subject , the interviewer suggested a more appropriate person based on a review of the subject ' s social network data . collateral informants were most often family members ( 47 . 1 % ) , but were also friends ( 23 . 9 % ) , professionals ( 13 . 9 % ) , significant others ( 12 . 4 % ) , or others ( eg , coworkers , 2 . 7 % ) . patients and collateral informants were paid for their participation . arrest and rehospitalization records were also obtained .\nsiddiqui elaborated on it further , \u201cawards act like an energy drink for an artist . the awards symbolise that it is time to recognise these artists and celebrate . \u201d\nramzi hinted at the kind of entertainment they will have in store for the crowd at the event , \u201cit\u2019s going to be a spectacular night and people from across the border are expected to arrive . \u201d without disclosing the location of the event , she said , \u201cthere will be grand appearances and dance and musical performances as well . \u201d\nramzi said seven categories will be open up for viewers to vote for , after the february 20 till march 5 . the categories in television : best drama serial , best actor ( male ) , best actor ( female ) , best on - screen couple ; in fashion : best model ( male ) and best model ( female ) ; music : best solo artist .\nthe channel owners hope to add more categories next year and said that the awards ceremony will be an annual feature from 2013 .\nlike life & style on facebook for the latest in fashion , gossip and entertainment .\nthis material may not be published , broadcast , rewritten , redistributed or derived from .\nthe movie is set for an eidul - azha releas\u00ade along with operat\u00adion 021 , bang bang and haider .\nthe movie is set for an eidul - azha release along with operation 021 , bang bang and haider . photo : hassan ansari\nmuch like the infamous \u2018 na maloom afraad \u2019 who wreak havoc in the country , producers of the film , na maloom afraad will follow suit by entering the eidul - azha box office race as potential party spoilers .\ngiven that shaan\u2019s operation 021 , shahid kapoor\u2019s haider and hritik rohsan\u2019s bang bang had already earmarked the eidul - azha week for their respective releases , the nature of the announcement of the release date of the film comes as a surprise .\nthe decision to release the film was made public in a curtain raiser arranged for the movie at a local hotel in karachi . apart from the principal cast and crew of the film the event was graced by the presence of several members of the pakistani film fraternity .\n\u201cwe are confident that we have made a quality product , as we believe nma is a completely original film with a great storyline . the rest is up to you ( the audience ) to ensure that pakistani films such as nma and operation 021 do well at the box office and ensure that eidul - azha becomes a pakistani film weekend , \u201d stated the producer of the film , fizza ali meerza .\nthe cast of the film comprises of veteran actors javed sheikh , salman shahid , renowned tv actor fahad mustafa along with newcomers mohsin abbas haider and vj urwa hocane .\nnma tells the story of karachi and the chaos and madness that encircles the lives of the main characters played by javed sheikh , fahad mustafa and mohsin abbas haider . the director was all praise for the cast and crew of the film and further stated that , \u201cthe unique selling point of the film is that it is a completely made in pakistan film . \u201d\nto questions about how the film seems similar to several indian films such as hera pheri and delhi belly , nabeel qureshi confidently answered , \u201cpakistani audiences are not used to seeing quality products when it comes to pakistani films and whenever they see a film that is visually brilliant they tend to assume that it has either been made by or in india . we can assure you that it is completely made in pakistan . \u201d\nthe event primarily served the purpose of a music launch for the movie but no song generated as much interest like that of the item song , \u2018billi\u2019 . the movie had already generated a lot of buzz when the news had broken that it would be featuring an item song performed by television actress , mehwish hayat .\nthe soundtrack of the film comprises of nine songs of which seven have been composed by the famed duo of shani - kami .\njaved sheikh was of the opinion that this film would be a game changer in the pakistani film industry commenting , \u201cthe film has a different story and is 100 % original . if our dramas can be better than indian tv serials then so can our films . \u201d\nthe movie has already garnered a tremendous amount of exhibitor interest but cinema owners seem to be in a dilemma about which film to screen . the announcement to release the film on eidul - azha has not only taken cinemagoers by surprise but cinema owners as well .\nan official of capri cinema stated that they have signed a priority contract when it comes to the release of pakistani films but they have already entered into a similar agreement with the producer of operation 021 and due to a shortage of screens in capri they might have problems accommodating nma .\nlike life & style on facebook , follow @ etlifeandstyle on twitter for the latest in fashion , gossip and entertainment .\na social comedy thriller , the film revolves around three protagonists and life\u2019s paradoxes .\nthe star has big plans now and his prime focus will be acting in films and producing dramas .\ntwo pakistani films can be accomodated \u2014 it is about time a decision was made to prioritize screenings of local offerings as pakistan is their primary market as opposed to bollywood for which pakistan represents an overseas market for additional revenue . namaloom afraad and o21 can potentially rake in a combined gross of 10 - 15 crore over the eid week if their content is as good as the promos .\ngreat news . at least another pakistani film which not about war on terror or some such thing and is a comedy coming from our own culture .\nif there were any direct flights to la this movie could have gone straight to the oscars .\nthumbs up for the promo , , , hope , movie will get heads off .\nna - maloom afraad set to hit screens on eid - ul - azha - pakistan - dawn . com\ndear reader , online ads enable us to deliver the journalism you value . please support us by taking a moment to turn off adblock on dawn . com .\nna maloom afraad will face a tough time at the box office , as it comes out alongside two bollywood star - packed films , shahid kapoor\u2019s haider and hrithik roshan\u2019s bang bang . the producers of na maloom afraad are , however , confident their film will draw large crowds .\ntermed a ' comedy thriller ' , na maloom afraad tells the story of three reckless men chasing their ambitions , and risking their lives in the process . set in karachi , the plot revolves around the frequent chaos that descends upon the metropolis .\nthe film is a local production in every aspect , from the cast , to the script , to the soundtrack .\nthe star studded cast includes javed sheikh , fahad mustafa , mohsin abbas haider , urwa hocane , kubra khan , salman shahid and mehwish hayat .\nthe director , nabeel qureshi has previously made many telefilms and music videos ; his most famous ones include pandora and the president for bnn - a satirical show previously aired on geo news .\nthe producer , fizza ali meerza is also a known name with dramas like mora piya and the remake of telefilm armaan under her belt . she also penned the script for the film along with the director .\nthe film\u2019s background scored has been composed by shani - kami and its nine soundtracks was released today . legendary sajjad ali has also lent his vocals for the title track .\nbang bang will surely be bollywood junk but haider is a vishal bhardwaj movie starring shahid kapoor and tabu . the real competition will be between that and na maloom afrad .\ndon ' t worry we the pakistanis will support our celebrities / producers over anyone else . anxiously waiting to see it .\nits wonderful watching the revival of pakistan film industry , though steady yet commendable . from melodrama like bol to giggling comedies like khambakt and na maloom afrad . best of luck , guys .\nso nice , i like ur page . . . . . . . . . . .\nthe three - day festival is being organised by the tourism corporation khyber pakhtunkhwa .\npower at any cost has been the driving force of the modi regime , leaving the nation volatile and fearful .\nthe us will seek to exploit iran\u2019s economic vulnerabilities as well as ethnic and religious fissures .\none glance at india\u2019s actions is enough to establish that , far from wanting a normalisation of ties with pakistan , . . .\nthe pml - n has launched its manifesto for election 2018 with great fanfare , perhaps in an attempt to fight off the . . .\nhe promised to return to pakistan before leaving the country to visit his ailing wife in london , and now , after his . . .\nwhile all are equal before the law , the quality of judgements and the judicial reasoning offered in important cases , . . .\ninstead of seeking a political solution to the rising discontent in india - held kashmir , the bjp - led government in . . .\na youth bulge with ready access to smartphones is not an advantage for politicians accustomed to going through the . . .\ninitial public offering for hnl shares was made in june 2005 and the company was formally listed at the karachi stock exchange in august 2005 .\nfor the first time in pakistan a company entered into a share split , the board proposed a subdivision of a company\u2019s capital from rs 10 to re 1 per share which was approved in the agm held on october 27 , 2014 .\nthe authorized and the paid up capital of the company is rs . 1 , 500m and rs . 945m respectively .\n1 . glam \u2013 showcasing latest trends and teaching its readers how to assume a distinctly chic and modern appearance .\n2 . masala tv food mag - about quality home cooking for the people who love to eat and cook .\n3 . newsline magazine \u2013 socio political magazine featuring aggressive journalism for its readers .\nmasala tv also launched a series of chef books featuring most sought after recipes of celebrity chefs .\nbridal couture week catalogues were introduced to showcase the latest bridal collection of designers featured in ground events .\nm / s . kpmg taseer hadi & company chartered accountants 1st floor , sheikh sultan trust building no . 2 , beaumont road , karachi\nm / s . ijaz ahmed & associates no . 7 , 11 th zamzama street phase - v d . h . a . karachi .\nfor inquiries related to this message please contact support . for sales inquiries , please visit urltoken\nif you believe this to be in error , please confirm below that you are not a robot by clicking\ni ' m not a robot\nbelow 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{"id": 55159, "summary": [{"text": "lasmo plc was a leading british oil and gas exploration and production business .", "topic": 22}, {"text": "it was listed on the london stock exchange and was a constituent of the ftse 100 index . ", "topic": 16}], "title": "lasmo", "paragraphs": ["back in 1994 , the unsuccessful enterprise oil bid for lasmo came at a low point in the oil cycle , shortly after a lasmo rescue rights issue .\noil group lasmo falls to \u00a32 . 7bn italian bid | business | the guardian\nthe bid significantly outstrips an offer that lasmo received from us firm amerada hess last month .\nmortished , carl ,\nenterprise ' s 1 . 5bn bid for lasmo flops ,\nlasmo .\nthe oxford dictionary of abbreviations . . retrieved july 09 , 2018 from urltoken urltoken\nthe uk ' s leading independent oil producers lasmo and enterprise have confirmed they are in merger talks .\nlasmo ' s popularity is due to its significant body of potential oil reserves in north africa and the north sea .\nlasmo said in a statement :\nlasmo is in discussions with a number of parties on a range of strategic initiatives , one of which is an evaluation of a possible merger with enterprise oil .\nmeanwhile , enterprise confirmed\nit is in exploratory discussions with lasmo , which may or may not lead to a merger between the two companies\n.\nenterprise oil and london and scottish marine oil ( lasmo ) decide not to merge and exploration begins in western siberia .\nlasmo .\nthe oxford dictionary of abbreviations . . encyclopedia . com . ( july 9 , 2018 ) . urltoken\neni lasmo opsus share price . lsmo - stock quote , charts , trade history , share chat , financial terms glossary .\nthe financial times reported that enterprise and lasmo again struggled over whether to merge in 1999 , hoping to integrate their operations . the companies ultimately decided against the merger because of differing visions and strategies . lasmo and british - borneo were later acquired by eni .\neni , the world ' s fifth largest oil company , has launched a bid for uk independent oil and gas firm , lasmo .\nthe two companies have already begun rationalising with lasmo planning to cut its london head office staff by up to 60 % to save \u00a330m .\neni would also win a foothold in oil hotspot venezuela and the asian gas market , if the bid is approved by lasmo ' s shareholders .\neni recommended cash offer by lazard and j . p morgan on behalf of agip investement for lasmo ' [ 21 dec ' 00 ] - eni\nall this attention is a novelty for lasmo , which has tried to sell itself to no avail over the last few years . although many oil stocks have benefited from rising prices , shares of lasmo , which is perceived as too small to remain competitive , have lagged those of competitors .\nthat spelt the beginning of the end of lasmo ' s days as a stand - alone company . in the process of sounding out the market about sales of particular assets , including negotiations with amerada over a stake in its venezuelan possession , the lasmo management landed an offer for the whole company .\nlasmo is one of the uk ' s last remaining independent oil and gas companies , its former rival british borneo being bought up by eni in march .\nnow lasmo and enterprise have been forced to consider a ' defensive merger ' . aside form cutting costs a merger may help save both from bigger predators .\nanalysts said that only lasmo ' s 1999 purchase of rival monument oil and gas , for \u00a3460m in shares , saved it from a cashflow and debt crisis .\nlasmo , on the other hand , found its fortunes declining , reaching the nadir following a disastrous 1991 takeover of another oil and gas company , ultramar . financial pundits delighted in repeating the joke of lasmo ' s strange arithmetics : how to add a \u00a31 billion company to another \u00a31 billion company and end up with - - a \u00a31 billion company . losing money , seriously strapped for cash , and staggering under a backlog of debt , lasmo appeared ripe for takeover - - or so enterprise thought .\nby the end of last year , lasmo ' s situation was completely changed , with the oil price at historic highs . under pressure from shareholders to give something back , lasmo said it would return money through a share buyback . it had already earmarked about \u00a340m to return and was expected to make asset disposals to give more back .\neni is also taking on board \u00a3650m of lasmo debt and will end up providing compensation of $ 40m ( \u00a327m ) to amerada to cover the costs of its unsuccessful bid . analysts said the total outlay meant eni would be paying around market value or about $ 5 . 80 a barrel for lasmo ' s 850m barrels of proven reserves .\neni , the former state - owned italian oil and gas group , swooped yesterday to win control of lasmo after topping an offer from amerada hess with an agreed \u00a32 . 7 billion bid .\namerada hess , which is based in new york , said it did not intend to increase its offer after a decision by lasmo ' s board to change its recommendation in favour of eni .\nlasmo was founded in 1971 to explore in the north sea . the company struck lucky three years later with the discovery of ninian oil field , one of the largest uk finds in the region . that allowed lasmo to float on the market in 1977 . during the 1990s the company , the second - largest uk independent after enterprise oil , expanded into indonesia , algeria , pakistan and venezuela .\nlasmo was also in trouble for another reason at that time . it had overpaid , in 1997 , for entry into the venezuelan market when it shelled out $ 453m in cash for the dacion field .\nmichael spohn , an analyst at petroleum research group , a new york energy consultancy , said :\nlasmo has been in the penalty zone since the enterprise bid , and the stock price has reflected that .\nlasmo shares have lost around 70 % of their value from their 1998 peak at 305 pence as oil prices fell , slashing profit margins . they closed on friday at 90p , a 12 - year low .\nthe boards of eni and lasmo have agreed a 200 pence per share cash offer , valuing the firm at \u00a32 . 7bn ( $ 3 . 95bn ) , around 12 % higher than the bid from amerada hess .\nalthough yesterday ' s bid came at a 28 per cent premium to lasmo ' s closing share price on friday , there was no premium to lasmo ' s net asset value of 180p a share . the offer is 125p a share in cash , with the rest in amerada shares . analysts said the offer price was\nmean\n. agreed bids would normally command a premium to net asset value . nevertheless , the deal is likely to go through .\nthe attraction of lasmo to amerada is not so much its north sea assets , which still make up half its production , but its position in these more far - flung places . amerada is already a big north sea operator .\nthe acquisition of lasmo allows us to speed up our production targets . we will beat our 1 . 5m barrels per day target outlined in the strategic plan for 2003 ,\nsays vittorio mincato , chief executive of eni .\neni has already picked up a distressed british borneo for \u00a3263m and was involved in abortive negotiations with lasmo to buy its stakes in algeria and libya , where they are partners in the giant elephant field , before deciding to bid .\nin the first half of 1998 lasmo posted a net loss of \u00a35m , down from a profit of \u00a326m ( $ 42 . 6m ) , while enterprise ' s pre - tax profits tumbled to \u00a348m from \u00a3146m in 1997 .\neni , the italian national energy company , last night swiftly wrapped up an agreed \u00a32 . 7bn cash takeover of lasmo , the independent british oil and gas group , after swamping an earlier bid from its us rival , amerada hess .\nmr minchato , who paid \u00a3788m for british borneo , another uk oil\nminnow\n, earlier this year , said the lasmo acquisition would enable eni to reach its target of 1 . 5m barrels of oil per day two years early - in 2001 .\nthe lasmo project is conducted in the framework of phase vi of the research programme of the grimsel test site . gts phase vi runs from january 2003 to 2018 and is dedicated to repository - relevant ( i . e . small to large - scale , long - term ) in - situ experiments ( www . grimsel . com ) . currently ( as per 2015 ) , lasmo is a cooperation project with nagra , s\u00farao and rwm as project partners . the project started in 2013 and is planned to last until 2018 .\njoe darby , lasmo ' s chief executive , said :\nwe are very pleased there is a better offer on the table that reflects a higher value for the business . we have created a company with considerably more market value than the market has recognised .\nlasmo rejected a takeover bid by enterprise in 1994 but now the two are talking . the difference between then and now is the world oil price which has steadily fallen in recent years to its lowest level in over a decade , just above $ 10 a barrel .\neni is paying $ 6 a barrel for lasmo , which is roughly in line with what it paid for british - borneo oil and gas p . l . c . earlier this year . eni had also had held talks with repsol ypf of spain earlier this year .\neni bought 376m shares or 28pc of the total in the market after winning irrevocable acceptances from institutions with 25 . 4pc of the equity . amerada bowed out swiftly , declaring it did not intend to increase its share and cash offer worth 180p which valued lasmo at \u00a32 . 4 billion .\nthe intervention from a long - mooted lasmo suitor surprised the market and came just 10 days after a formal approach for a company unloved by investors . eni is understood to have run the rule over enterprise , the biggest independent oil and gas explorer , but decided it was too expensive .\n' ' it ' s an all - cash deal in a sector that ' s been dominated by paper , ' ' said james mezies , head of corporate affairs and strategy for lasmo . ' ' from our shareholders point of view , cash is what ' s relevant . ' '\nlasmo , which has 62 % of its activities in oil exploration and production and 38 % in gas , has around 56 % of its proven reserves in indonesia and venezuela , both tough regions eni is keen to exploit and where the italian group believes it can squeeze out greater productivity gains .\nmr hitchens of williams de broe said :\nsentiment is not strong towards lasmo . historically , it does not have a good record for shareholders . it is not in the same league as enterprise oil . they were looking to return money to shareholders , but decided to go the whole hog .\nscrambling to increase oil production abroad as it faces tougher competition at home , eni s . p . a . , italy ' s state - controlled oil company , offered $ 3 . 96 billion today for lasmo p . l . c . , topping a bid from its american rival amerada hess .\nin 1994 , lasmo famously saw off a hostile bid from enterprise oil , pitched at 162p a share . six years on , the oil and gas exploration independent is recommending an offer worth not much more - 180p a share , or \u00a32 . 4bn - from amerada hess , the us integrated oil group .\nthe acquisition , worth \u00a33 . 8bn with the \u00a31 . 1bn lasmo debt eni is taking over , is being financed by a \u00a33bn bridging loan from the italian group ' s banking advisers , jp morgan , which expects it could lead to a further round of consolidation in the global oil and gas industry .\nthe agreed deal represents a hefty 42 % premium to lasmo ' s closing price on november 13 , the day before amerada declared its bid , and is worth 12 % more than the us group ' s offer . it simply reserved the right to make a revised offer\nin the event of changed circumstances\n.\nthe business mix has already been changed significantly . in 1997 , 57 per cent of the capital employed was in refining and marketing . it has since sold $ 2bn of assets and , after the lasmo deal , refining and marketing will take up just 24 per cent of its capital . the rest will be upstream activities .\nin a rapidly consolidating industry , a bid for the likes of lasmo was not unexpected . the historically high oil price means boom times for companies in the sector . along with the high - profile marriages of giants , such as bp and amoco , a number of independents , especially in north america , have also come together .\nthe amerada bid came at the opposite end of the cycle to lasmo ' s two rounds of merger negotiations with enterprise oil . oil mergers during a downturn are a defensive move , based on the need for survival . at the top of the cycle , such as today , it is an aggressive move , predicated on growth opportunities .\nfor eni , which is 36 percent owned by the italian government , the deal will allow the company to increase production to 1 . 5 million barrels of oil per day , from 1 . 3 million barrels . eni will also gain access to lasmo ' s valuable asian gas reserves at a time when local gas competition is intensifying .\namerada ' s output of 374 , 000 barrels a day of oil , or its gas equivalent , will be combined with lasmo ' s output of 191 , 000 barrels a day . according to amerada , that will make them the biggest independent - a so - called\nsuper - independent\n- ranking above unocal , another american player .\npaul murray , lasmo ' s finance director , insisted that the independents ' business model was not flawed but admitted that such groups were out of market favour and had difficulty attracting capital funds . it effectively put itself up for sale earlier this year by embarking on a fresh round of asset disposals and share buy - backs to boost its value .\neni ' s offer of 200 pence ( $ 2 . 96 ) a share is 12 percent more than amerada hess ' s offer of cash and stock totaling 179 pence a share , as of wednesday ' s closing price . it also represents a 42 percent premium to the closing price of lasmo ' s shares before the amerada hess offer on nov . 6 .\nthe recent spate of mergers has largely been conducted by and among the so - called oil majors whose shares have soared after the tripling of crude prices . smaller , independent groups such as lasmo have been relatively shunned by the market , with the british group ' s stock rising just 41p in the past 12 months to 141p before amerada ' s agreed offer last month .\nenfin voici le son de l\u2019\u00e9pisode 12 chant\u00e9 par lasmo titre diarabi , l\u2019annonce du morceau \u00e0 \u00e9t\u00e9 fait dans l\u2019\u00e9mission de djoutrou \u00ab episode 12 \u00bb . lasmo nous chante un morceau 100 % diarrabi qui ferra surement plaisir aux amoureux de la chaine . \u265b pour nous suivre \u265b pour ne rater aucune de mes vid\u00e9os , abonnes - 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cutting . in the independent sector it is more about gaining critical mass in order to borrow more cheaply ; exploration is a capital - intensive business .\njohn hess , the chairman and chief executive officer of the us company , said yesterday :\nour goal is to increase our reserves to over a third outside the us and north sea , which are getting ever higher cost and more mature . we need access to low - cost assets .\namerada appears to have given up the pretence that it can compete with the big integrated majors . it has downstream refining and retail interests in the us , including hundreds of petrol stations , but it clearly sees its future as an e & p upstream independent .\nmr hess said :\nwe are trying to be a bigger fish in a smaller pond . after this deal , we will have 73 per cent of reserves in five countries . this improves the quality and life of our reserves immeasurably .\nthe us company will transform itself from the\nno man ' s land\nof being a mini - integrated operator , dwarfed by the big boys , to the upstream independent sector . here , it can claim leadership .\nthen , as the oil price hit another low at the beginning of 1999 , the two companies were in merger talks again , but could not agree on a deal .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nthe move is part of an ongoing wave of consolidation in the oil industry that has created a new breed of ' super - 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effective access to a fully developed , well characterised underground research facility with round the year logistical support - please contact dr . ingo blechschmidt , head of the grimsel test site , for further details .\nit ' s effectively game over ,\nbanking sources said , as vittorio minchato , chief executive of the world ' s seventh largest energy group disclosed that he expected the deal to be completed by the end of the first quarter of next year .\nbut the market felt the italian offer represented fair value and was a knock - out blow by a group worth \u00a326 . 4bn . eni is promising cost - savings of \u20ac80m ( \u00a348bn ) a year compared with the \u20ac130m set out by amerada .\n\u00a9 2018 guardian news and media limited or its affiliated companies . all rights reserved .\ninvestors in the british oil and gas independent explorer and producer rushed to sell and at the end of the day eni had picked up 53 . 4pc of the equity with its 200p - a - share offer .\nthe bid immediately renewed speculation about a bid for enterprise , the market leader . the shares jumped 281 / 2 to 557p , valuing the group at almost \u00a32 . 9 billion , with lehman brothers naming enterprise as its favourite bid target among european oil companies next year and pointing out that the stock remains cheap in relation to its us rivals .\nlouis saha : ' a british bank lost me a six - figure sum . i\u2019m suing\u2019\nurltoken no longer supports internet explorer 9 or earlier . please upgrade your browser .\nthe last - minute all - cash bid from eni underscores the urgency among energy companies to increase production through consolidation . that desire is especially acute among european oil and gas companies as local monopolies are opened to competition .\namerada hess ' s shareholders supported the company ' s decision to avoid a bidding war with its larger rival by pushing shares up nearly 7 percent , to $ 66 . 94 .\nsome of that increase , however , can be attributed to risk arbitragers unwinding their positions in the wake of the deal ' s collapse .\namerada hess still faces pressure to find a partner to bolster its oil reserves and help it move away from refining and marketing activities that are growing slower than exploration and production .\nfrom the new york times . you may opt - out at any time .\nyou agree to receive occasional updates and special offers for the new york times ' s products and services .\n' ' over the next few years , amerada ' s production will top out , ' ' said eugene nowak , head of north american research at abn amro ' ' they need to make attractive acquisitions that will enhance their production and reserve life . ' '\nmr . nowak is nevertheless recommending the stock , because he said the company had been more aggressive than most in signing contracts - - called hedges - - that will protect it against declining oil prices .\npotential partners for amerada hess include enterprise oil p . l . c . of britain , and the devon energy corporation of the united states , analysts said , adding that the hess family ' s 15 percent stake in the company makes it a more likely buyer than a target .\nwe\u2019re interested in your feedback on this page . tell us what you think .\naccessibility concerns ? email us at accessibility @ urltoken . we would love to hear from you .\n\u00a9 the oxford dictionary of abbreviations 1998 , originally published by oxford university press 1998 .\nurltoken gives you the ability to cite reference entries and articles according to common styles from the modern language association ( mla ) , the chicago manual of style , and the american psychological association ( apa ) .\nwithin the \u201ccite this article\u201d tool , pick a style to see how all available information looks when formatted according to that style . then , copy and paste the text into your bibliography or works cited list .\nbecause each style has its own formatting nuances that evolve over time and not all information is available for every reference entry or article , urltoken cannot guarantee each citation it generates . therefore , it\u2019s best to use urltoken citations as a starting point before checking the style against your school or publication\u2019s requirements and the most - recent information available at these sites :\nmost online reference entries and articles do not have page numbers . therefore , that information is unavailable for most urltoken content . however , the date of retrieval is often important . refer to each style\u2019s convention regarding the best way to format page numbers and retrieval dates .\nin addition to the mla , chicago , and apa styles , your school , university , publication , or institution may have its own requirements for citations . therefore , be sure to refer to those guidelines when editing your bibliography or works cited list .\nmalirap actu y\u00e8l\u00e8ko - episode 11 l ' aniverssaire de djoutrou avec gaspi - talb - mobjack etc . .\nafter much speculation , the two companies have confirmed negotiations were underway but stressed that talks were at an early stage and that a deal was by no means certain .\nindustry analysts say a tie - up would create europe ' s leading oil producer outside the global giants in a deal worth around \u00a32 . 7bn ( $ 4 . 3bn ) .\ncompanies at all levels of the oil industry , big and small , have been forced to clamp down on costs and rationalise operations . increasingly this has led to merger discussions .\nglobal giants bp and amoco and then exxon and mobil teamed up last year in two of the biggest mergers in corporate history .\nenterprise oil aspires to be the world ' s leading independent exploration and production company . our vision is to deliver a superior combination of growth in value and financial returns by harnessing the power of our creativity and knowledge with integrity and passion .\nenterprise oil shares are listed on the new york stock exchange ; pierre jungels is appointed chief executive .\nenterprise oil board accepts $ 6 . 2 billion purchase bid from royal dutch shell , subject to regulatory review and shareholder approval .\nthe united kingdom continental shelf ( ukcs ) in the north sea remained the company ' s strongest area ; at the end of 1993 , enterprise held interests in 113 blocks in the region , equating to a net acreage of 4 , 704 square kilometers , from which the company drew 72 . 8 percent of its total production . almost from its inception , enterprise concentrated on strengthening its u . k . interests through acquisition and exploration .\nin 1985 during its first full year of operations , the company purchased tanks oil and gas , and agreed to a farm - in deal with conoco , and acquired saxon oil . two years later the company enhanced its international oil and gas interests and position considerably with the acquisition of imperial chemical industries ( ici ) . this coup , however , was to be overshadowed by another venture enterprise was simultaneously - - and secretively - - planning : the nelson project .\nin 1989 , enterprise further consolidated its position in the ukcs by acquiring the non - u . s . interests of texas eastern . in 1991 , through a joint arrangement with the french company elf aquitaine , enterprise acquired all of occidental overseas ltd . ' s north sea license interests ; as a result , the company also obtained a one - third interest in elf enterprise petroleum ltd . ( eep ) , the holding company of occidental ' s former u . k . assets . another important ukcs interest was enterprise ' s stake in the scott oil field , which began production in 1993 .\nenterprise ' s activities in the north sea include projects in norway as well . the company ' s operations on the norwegian continental shelf began in 1989 , when it formed enterprise oil norge ltd . with the norwegian interests it had acquired from texas eastern . over the next four years , enterprise built up its presence in the area . at of the end of 1993 , it held interests in 24 blocks totaling 1 , 201 square kilometers . early in 1994 the company clinched a deal to finance a three - year norwegian north sea exploration in exchange for the right to farm into three licenses held by esso norge - - thus increasing its net acreage on the norwegian continental shelf ( ncs ) by 25 percent .\nby march 2001 , enterprise had interests in ten producing fields on the norwegian continental shelf and one in denmark , exceeding 100 , 000 barrels per day for the first time in 2000 . six out of seven wells drilled in the area were successfully producing . the jotun field alone produced 130 , 000 barrels per day during 2000 .\nthe north sea has historically been and still remains enterprise ' s primary area of operations , but the company is increasingly developing international interests as well . it first targeted italy for exploration in 1985 , with successful results . enterprise opened a rome office in 1988 and within four years had discovered three promising sites for exploitation : monte alpi , tempa rossa , and cerro falcone . with enterprise ' s later partnership with eni , the italian state oil company , in the lucrative val d ' agri development , italy became one of the company ' s three core areas of exploration and production .\nenterprise lived up to its vision of applying creativity for growth in financial returns in 1996 . as stated in hart ' s petroleum finance week , elf enterprise petroleum ( eep ) sold its 63 . 7 million shares amounting to 12 . 9 percent of enterprise oil plc following reorganization . hart ' s states ,\nenterprise estimates that it will assume \u00a3118 million ( us $ 177 million ) of net debt in return for mature oil and gas assets provisionally valued at \u00a3219 million ( us $ 328 . 5 million ) as a result of what amounts to a reverse merger .\nenterprise continued to be pursued by possible suitors , reported the oil daily in 1996 . the company ' s\nvalue has been pegged at us $ 2 . 5 billion to us $ 3 billion .\nunsurprised , enterprise oil finance director andrew shilton said that the numerous takeover battles\nhave piqued interest in independents such as his firm .\nin 1998 , enterprise and eex , an independent based in houston , texas , encountered hydrocarbon - bearing sands in two blocks in deep water in the gulf of mexico , the oil daily reported . in fact , enterprise set a record for the deepest well in the area at 27 , 864 feet .\npeople think that the gulf of mexico is played out , or overcompetitive ,\nsaid chief executive of enterprise jungles pierre .\nbut even in the shallow waters , chevron announced recently the discovery of 1 tcf ( trillion cubic feet ) of gas\noff the coastline of new orleans .\nthe market possibly does not realize that 1 tcf of gas in the shallow waters of the gulf of mexico is worth around $ 1 . 5 billion , whereas 1 tcf in the caspian is worth nothing .\nbecause of technical problems in the north sea and delays on sites in italy , enterprise ' s share price fell when it could not meet its reduced production target of 255 , 000 boe / d for the year , about 8 percent below expectations . this setback did not keep the company from targeting an output of 350 , 000 to 360 , 000 beo / d by mid - decade .\nin late 2001 , enterprise apparently received another takeover bid , but turned it down after lengthy negotiations , refusing to identify the potential buyer . however , the weekly petroleum argus speculates that the much larger italian eni may have been the bidder . the knight - ridder / tribune business news suggests that eni was prepared to pay \u00a33 . 4 billion for the company .\nin january 2002 , petroleum intelligence weekly interviewed u . k . energy minister brian wilson who said ,\nthe demise of enterprise would be bad news for the u . k . north sea , which , as a mature province , has become increasingly dependent on smaller players with low - cost bases squeezing value out of smaller fields .\nhe said the government policy of encouraging independents such as enterprise in the north sea was producing ' great results . '\nhe added that there was no guarantee that those projects deemed attractive to independents would appeal to a state - owned oil giant like eni .\nprincipal subsidiaries : enterprise energy ireland ltd . ( ireland ) ; enterprise oil do brasil ltda . ( brazil ) ; enterprise oil exploration ltd . ( greece ) ; enterprise oil exploration plc ( scotland ) ; enterprise oil italiana spa ( italy ) ; enterprise oil middle east ltd . ( iran ) ; enterprise oil norge ltd . ( norway ) ; enterprise oil services inc . 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{"id": 55160, "summary": [{"text": "mcmahan 's furniture was a family-owned furniture retailer with stores in california , arizona , new mexico , texas , nevada , colorado and oregon .", "topic": 31}, {"text": "much of its business came from customers to whom it provided credit . ", "topic": 26}], "title": "mcmahan ' s furniture", "paragraphs": ["mcmahan ' s furniture announced the closing of all its store locations in 2008 .\nfurniture world will open in about two weeks at 200 w . main st . in kelso at the former location of several past furniture stores : mcmahan ' s furniture , heilig - meyers furniture , premiere home furnishings and united furniture .\nthe old mcmahan ' s furniture store on ming avenue across the street from valley plaza .\nmcmahan ' s furniture stores , which identifies itself as one of america ' s oldest and largest family - owned furniture retailers , will close its furniture operations in the next few months , the company announced monday .\nif you represent mcmahan ' s furniture in lancaster , ca ( eg , as a store manager ) , claim this store location ' s profile . if you represent all of this company ' s store locations , claim the mcmahan ' s furniture retailer profile .\nask a question about working or interviewing at mcmahan ' s furniture . our community is ready to answer .\nif you represent mcmahan ' s furniture in yuba city , ca ( eg , as a store manager ) , claim this store location ' s profile . if you represent all of this company ' s store locations , claim the mcmahan ' s furniture retailer profile .\nlos angeles \u2014 jay mcmahan , who was president of former retailer mcmahan ' s furniture here , died may 3 at his home . he was 88 .\nprincipal competitors : ethan allen interiors inc . ; rooms to go ; homelife furniture corporation ; havertys furniture companies , inc . ; levitz furniture incorporated ; ikea international a / s ; seaman furniture company , inc . ; krause ' s furniture , inc . ; jennifer convertibles , inc . ; schottenstein stores corporation .\nmcmahan had been born into a wealthy family that owned a prosperous furniture - store chain .\nmcmahan ' s furniture stores . home furnishing store - bakersfield , ca . projects , photos , reviews and more | porch\nmcmahan was born on feb . 9 , 1923 , the very day his father james mcmahan - one of the founding members of the national home furnishings assn . - opened the first company - owned mcmahan ' s furniture store .\nmcmahan\u2019s hedge fund is now worth $ 2 billion \u2013 and he\u2019s one of the wealthiest men in the country .\nphotos show mcmahan ' s before and after fire - salem - news . com\nthe lot at present is a gravel wasteland , the sole residue after the 2006 fire that destroyed the mcmahan ' s furniture store . ( the\nother recent bankruptcies include sharper image , wickes furniture and mcmahan ' s furniture , a family - owed chain based in santa monica . other retailers are shutting lower - performing stores to try to stay in business .\nin fact , the damage estimate for mcmahan ' s furniture is $ 1 , 250 , 000 . investigators say this includes the building and its contents .\nsalem lost an old friend thursday , and the absence of the mcmahan ' s furniture building on commercial in downtown salem is going to take some getting used to .\nepperson specializes in the furniture industry , which has been particularly hard hit because of the housing meltdown , which stalled furniture sales , and the credit crunch . more than 70 percent of furniture purchases are financed , he said .\ndo you have more specific information about the location of mcmahan\u2019s furniture & appliances ? why didn ' t you say so ? you can improve yelp by sharing it here .\nq : do you know what will be going in at the old mcmahan ' s furniture store across from valley plaza on ming avenue ? looks like a major facelift .\npuerto rico ' s largest - volume furniture retailer , berrios enterprises , is acquired for $ 99 . 3 million .\nheilig - meyers spends $ 65 million for mcmahan ' s furniture co . , with 92 stores in california , arizona , new mexico , texas , nevada , and colorado .\nbut ganz , owner and president of mcmahan ' s of glendale , finds that four too many .\ni really enjoyed working at mcmahan ' s , the people were very friendly and the job function was great . i got the chance to learn contract writing and a lot about furniture .\na veteran of the army air force in world war ii , mcmahan led the james a . mcmahan division of mcmahan ' s out of los angeles until it was sold to the former heilig - meyers in october 1996 . under his leadership , mcmahan ' s grew into a 50 - store chain in the western united states .\nhenderson ' s third argument appears to challenge the reasonableness or justification of mcmahan ' s reliance on his statements . henderson couches his arguments in terms of the tort of negligent misrepresentation . mcmahan pleaded this cause of action and we discuss it in detail below . we find mcmahan presented more than a scintilla of evidence that he justifiably relied on henderson ' s statements . accordingly , we find henderson ' s no - evidence grounds against mcmahan ' s fraud and fraudulent inducement causes of action without merit .\nhenderson ' s first argument ignores the very point of mcmahan ' s fraudulent inducement claim : that he would not have signed the settlement agreement had he known henderson ' s representations were false . accordingly , we find as a matter of law that the release language does not defeat mcmahan ' s fraudulent inducement claims against henderson , and that mcmahan presented at least some evidence that henderson made material misrepresentations .\nmcmahan is survived by his wife of 68 years , jacqueline mcmahan . they had six children , 14 grandchildren and nine great - grandchildren .\nhenderson ' s second argument also fails , as we have already found mcmahan presented more than a scintilla of evidence to demonstrate that under the facts of this case , henderson had a duty to disclose mcmahan ' s lack of stock ownership .\nsave extra money on any gardner white furniture purchase over $ 599 with this goodbed discount code .\nraymond is also in the wholesale furniture business , selling goods from asia throughout the united states .\nit looks like we don ' t have a specific address for mcmahan\u2019s furniture & appliances , which makes giving directions tricky . this business might not have an official storefront , or it might move to multiple locations throughout the day .\nmcmahan contends the trial court erred in granting henderson ' s summary judgment motion . in his motion , henderson alleged both traditional and no - evidence grounds . 5 we address : ( 1 ) henderson ' s claim that he was covered by the release ; ( 2 ) henderson ' s contention that all of mcmahan ' s causes of action are barred by the statute of limitations ; ( 3 ) henderson ' s various no - evidence grounds ; and ( 4 ) his objections to mcmahan ' s affidavit . finding that some of mcmahan ' s claims should have survived summary judgment , we affirm the judgment in part , reverse in part , and remand for further proceedings .\ncy goldberg eventually sold united furniture to mcmahan ' s in 1984 . heilig - meyers bought the business from mcmahan ' s , who were in financial trouble , in 1996 . premiere bought the store from heilig - meyers because they went bankrupt in 2000 . then , a struggling economy was blamed by the owners of premiere when they closed their store in august 2003 .\nmore than 370 trees line brand boulevard in glendale ' s downtown business district , and only seven of them stand in front of julian ganz ' furniture store .\njeff raymond , owner of the vancouver - based furniture world , said the business will be the largest furniture store in southwest washington . raymond ' s company , raymond and jusupovic llc , bought the building and the nearby warehouse for $ 1 . 4 million recently .\nduring their affair and \u201cmarriage , \u201d mcmahan was more than generous with linda .\nthen mcmahan sued schutt , schutt\u2019s father and linda , claiming they tried to extort $ 10 million to keep a lid on the scandal .\nhenderson next presented a no - evidence ground challenging mcmahan ' s claim for negligent misrepresentation . under section 552 of the restatement of torts :\nthe opening of furniture world continues a trend that started 65 years ago when louis goldberg , his two sons , nate and cy , and cy goldberg ' s brother - in - law frank kale opened united furniture store at the 40 , 000 - square - foot location .\nhenderson argues only that there is no evidence he committed any unlawful overt act . because we have found mcmahan ' s fraud , fraudulent inducement , legal malpractice , and negligent misrepresentation claims survive henderson ' s no - evidence challenges , we also conclude there is at least some evidence that henderson committed an unlawful overt act against mcmahan , and find the trial court erred in granting summary judgment against mcmahan ' s conspiracy claims .\nmcmahan ' s arguments regarding conditions precedent are based on certain language in the second paragraph of the agreement . although mcmahan relies only on the last sentence of the following excerpt , the entire paragraph is included here for context :\nfurniture world has already hired five people and will be interviewing a few more employees to work in a warehouse .\nlee tice , mcmahan ' s advertising director , said he could not give any further details on the reasons or the timeline for the closure .\ncraft , leslie , jr . , ' what ' s in store for heilig - meyers ? , ' furniture / today , october 5 , 1992 , p . 16 .\nbecause of the building ' s history as a furniture gallery , not much renovation was needed , raymond said . only a few repainted walls and minor refurbishing is being done .\nraymond , 64 , has furniture world stores in vancouver , lynnwood and marysville . raymond , who has been in the furniture business for 35 years , said he ' s noticed\na migration to the area from vancouver and we ' re looking at the movement to continue going that way .\nin sum , we find the trial court erred in granting henderson ' s summary judgment motion on mcmahan ' s fraud , fraudulent inducement , legal malpractice , breach of fiduciary duty , negligent misrepresentation , and conspiracy claims .\nmcmahan filed for divorce from elena in july 2005 , and that case is still pending .\none of his legitimate daughters , alison mcmahan , told new times she never trusted linda .\nganz ' s battle over the trees dates back to 1985 , when glendale officials ordered mcmahan ' s to remove the protruding roof sign . ganz finally removed the sign under a court order in april , 1986 , that resulted from the city ' s filing a criminal complaint against the store .\nestablished in 1919 , the company has 17 stores in california and oregon , including two la - z - boy furniture galleries .\nin conclusion , we find the release contained in the settlement agreement signed by mcmahan is valid and effectively precludes mcmahan ' s underlying claims against the greenwood defendants . consequently , we need not review his additional arguments concerning alternative grounds for summary judgment , and affirm the trial court ' s summary judgment in favor of the greenwood defendants .\nhenderson next raised no - evidence arguments against mcmahan ' s claim that he signed the settlement agreement under duress . as mcmahan ' s claims of duress against henderson parallel those raised against the greenwood defendants , we reach the same conclusion as with the greenwood defendants , and find no evidence of duress . accordingly , the trial court did not err in granting summary judgment against mcmahan on his claim that he signed the release under duress .\ni find that difficult to understand ,\nday said .\nif there is a hardship , i believe that hardship is of mcmahan ' s own making .\nhenderson next argues that all of mcmahan ' s causes of action are barred under the statutes of limitations . specifically he contends that , because mcmahan ' s alleged damages all accrued , at the latest , at the time he signed the settlement agreement , all of his claims are barred under the two - year statute of limitations . 10 the settlement agreement was signed on march 30 , 1994 , and mcmahan filed suit on march 27 , 1998 .\neven from their first kiss , mcmahan had been aware of the dark depths of his forbidden feelings .\nmcmahan ' s has implemented several strategies to react to the current business environment , according to the release , but they said the market for home furnishings has continued to decline .\nwe find henderson failed to conclusively negate the discovery rule and mcmahan presented sufficient proof to raise a fact issue as to each element of fraudulent concealment . accordingly , the trial court ' s summary judgment is not supported by henderson ' s limitations defense .\nin order to free mcmahan ' s assets from the fdic lien , fine rides purchased mcmahan ' s notes from the fdic . although mcmahan contends he contributed approximately $ 750 , 000 in cash and assets to fine rides and that he was told by henderson he was a shareholder , no stock certificates were ever issued to him . the summary judgment evidence reflected that the assets mcmahan contributed to fine rides were originally recorded in the company ' s accounting records as contributions toward stock ownership , but were later \u201creversed\u201d in march or april of 1991 . the parties dispute who ordered the reversals and the reasons for the reversals . 1 in 1993 , fine rides sold the service portion of its business to mcmahan . as part of this transaction , mcmahan purchased much of the inventory that he had earlier \u201ccontributed\u201d to fine rides . the purchase price was incorporated into a promissory note for $ 173 , 356 . 53 from mcmahan to fine rides , inc .\n1 . the greenwood defendants contend mcmahan himself ordered the reversals because of potential tax consequences . mcmahan contends he did not become aware of the reversals until they were mentioned in a deposition in the present lawsuit .\nthe company had opened its initial store in a leased space in 1919 and grew to be a top 25 furniture retailer . jay mcmahan joined the business in 1942 at age 19 and took over the presidency in 1951 when his father died unexpectedly .\nmcmahan alleged that because henderson gave him false information and advice regarding his stock ownership in fine rides , he continued to transfer assets to fine rides and later signed the settlement agreement , rather than attempting to recover the full value of the assets he contributed . henderson ' s sole argument in his motion is that there is no evidence of an attorney - client relationship between himself and mcmahan at the time of the negotiation , preparation , and execution of the settlement agreement . henderson ' s argument , however , misinterprets mcmahan ' s allegations .\nmcmahan ' s proof is also sufficient to raise a fact issue on the third element of fraudulent concealment , as there is at least some evidence that when henderson allegedly told mcmahan he was a shareholder in fine rides , henderson would have known this was not true , yet he continued to conceal the fact that mcmahan was not a shareholder . in short , we find mcmahan presented sufficient proof to raise a fact issue as to each element of his fraudulent concealment defense to the statute of limitations .\nmcmahan ' s furniture & appliances can be found at state st 260 . the following is offered : beds & mattresses . the entry is present with us since sep 9 , 2010 and was last updated on nov 14 , 2013 . in salem there are 13 other beds & mattresses . an overview can be found here .\nwarehouse foreman and delivery driver . pull orders for customers , sometimes build furniture . make timely deliveries to customer homes , provide great customer service .\nscott anton , manager of the furniture world on west main street in kelso , gets the new store ready for opening in about two weeks .\nwestphall put father and daughter together and mcmahan paid for dna tests to determine paternity , court documents said .\nbut two years later , mcmahan , who had separated from elena , became a couple again with linda .\nmcmahan argues that if henderson represented only the greenwood defendants at the time he allegedly made the statements regarding stock ownership , then henderson made false statements without exercising reasonable care or competence in obtaining or communicating the information and with the intent that mcmahan rely on the misrepresentations . henderson counters , however , that there is no evidence of any alleged material misrepresentation and that the evidence conclusively demonstrates that he and mcmahan were in adversarial positions during the negotiation , drafting , and execution of the settlement agreement , such that mcmahan could not have justifiably relied on henderson ' s statements regarding stock ownership . henderson ' s arguments are identical to those he asserted against mcmahan ' s fraud and fraudulent inducement causes of action . for the reasons we rejected them there , we reject them here .\nmcmahan makes no argument and cites to no references in the record that would allow us to determine the extent of discovery undertaken prior to the filing of the motion , the nature of any discovery deadlines imposed by the court , or the length of time between the filing of henderson ' s no evidence points and the hearing on the motion . consequently , these factors cannot be said to weigh in mcmahan ' s favor . we do not find the trial court abused its discretion in denying the motion for continuance , and overrule mcmahan ' s third issue .\nin 1993 , heilig - meyers purchased carlsbad , calif . - based mcmahan\u2019s furniture co . , an acquisition that added 92 stores : the company also entered the chicago area . the acquisition of l . fish\u2019s four downtown and seven suburban stores was a departure from the company\u2019s traditional focus on smaller markets , but derusha said they were a good geographic fit for heilig - meyers , which had been expanding in the midwest . also in 1993 the company began sponsoring a nascar racing team .\nearlier this month mcmahan ' s announced that it would close its stores in bakersfield and medford , ore . , but monday ' s announcement that the entire chain would close came as a surprise to employees at the eureka store , located on fourth and h streets .\nbuchanan , lee , ' heilig - meyers sees 700 units , ' furniture / today , november 14 , 1994 , pp . 1 , 18 .\neven if you ' re not in the market for new furniture , you may see this as very good news for the look of the city .\nbbb reports on known significant government actions involving the business ' s marketplace conduct .\nbbb reports on a business\u2019s bankruptcy as long as the business remains in bankruptcy .\nwe find that the language relied on by mcmahan is a mere recital of the parties ' intentions in entering into the contract and that the alleged conditions precedent are simply covenants under the contract . accordingly , the trial court did not err in granting summary judgment against mcmahan ' s claims of conditions precedent .\n- - - - - - , ' furniture giant files bankruptcy papers , ' richmond times - dispatch , august 17 , 2000 , p . a1 .\n4 . williamson testified she made the reversals at mcmahan ' s direction . this testimony is supported by the testimony of howard greenwood , and by that of john eagleson , fine rides ' accountant .\nthe building is laid out perfectly for a furniture store \u2026 that ' s what is was built for ,\nraymond said .\nand we already do a fair amount of business from the kelso area at our vancouver store .\njohn mcmahan appeals from summary judgments granted in favor of howard greenwood , howard greenwood investments , inc . , fine rides , inc . , circular processing , inc . ( collectively , \u201cthe greenwood defendants\u201d ) , and j . randle henderson in a lawsuit arising out of a business venture between mcmahan and the greenwood defendants . mcmahan contends the trial court erred in granting the defendants ' motions for summary judgment and in denying mcmahan ' s motions for continuance and new trial . we affirm in part , reverse in part , and remand for further proceedings .\n- - - - - - , ' heilig - meyers hones strategy , ' furniture / today , march 27 , 1995 , pp . 1 , 46 .\nfurniture shopping in the orange county , ca area ? urltoken can help . click here to see more stores in orange county , ca and the surrounding area .\nmost often than not , an old furniture store will just be transformed to yet another furniture store . this is usually due to the abundance of space that it has to provide . apart from that , sydney also witnesses spacious lots being taken over by self storage facilities and so on which require just as much space .\nby 1992 heilig - meyers had set a goal of 50 new stores a year . in that year it acquired 13 stores from gibson mcdonald furniture co . for $ 13 . 7 million , four stores from reichart furniture corp . for $ 739 , 000 , and 14 stores in pennsylvania and west virginia from wolf furniture enterprises for $ 6 . 8 million . of heilig - meyers ' s 401 stores , 60 percent were less than four years old . there were five distribution facilities , each designed to serve between 90 and 125 stores within a 200 - mile radius .\nthe greenwood defendants attached to their motion for summary judgment an affidavit from henderson , the attorney who represented them in the negotiations culminating in the settlement agreement . in his affidavit , henderson stated that during the settlement negotiations he told three different attorneys representing mcmahan that it was the greenwood defendants ' position that mcmahan was not a shareholder in fine rides , had never been a shareholder in fine rides , and was merely the owner of an unexercised stock option . henderson further stated that mcmahan ' s claim of stock ownership was definitely part of the negotiations and that one of mcmahan ' s attorneys agreed to the language in the settlement agreement covering that issue , i . e . , \u201cmcmahan will release any claim he has to the ownership of stock of fine rides , inc . \u201d\nengel , clint , ' heilig - meyers to buy 17 puerto rican units , ' furniture / today , december 26 , 1994 , pp . 1 , 51 .\nmcmahan also argued that henderson ' s absence from the state tolled the statute of limitations . however , he failed to address this issue in his response to henderson ' s summary judgment motion , and on appeal , acknowledges that henderson ' s absence was probably not sufficient to toll limitations for a legally significant period of time . accordingly , this argument was not preserved in the trial court and has been abandoned on appeal . see cuyler , 60 s . w . 3d at 216 .\n- - - - - - , ' richmond , va . - based furniture retailer closes all remaining stores , ' richmond times - dispatch , april 12 , 2001 .\nthe plan never got off the ground \u2013 and it\u2019s not mentioned in his official biographies .\nas an employer he was very tuned in to his company and its employees ,\nsaid doug kays , ceo of the urltoken industry portal and former general counsel and vice president of operations for mcmahan ' s .\nfirefighters have been in the area since the costly fire started late last week . older buildings the size of mcmahan ' s can be hazardous during and after a fire , so they say every measure is being taken .\nbut two months later , mcmahan filed a lawsuit against linda \u2013 who he had named a top executive in his financial empire \u2013 claiming that she not only had stolen his firm\u2019s trade secrets , but also its computers .\nhenderson ' s proof fails to establish his limitations defense , as the letter does nothing more than prove what mcmahan knew as of the time he filed his response to the motion for summary judgment , falling far short of conclusively proving that mcmahan knew or should have known of its content prior to that time . furthermore , the letter does not necessarily put mcmahan on notice as a matter of law of any alleged fraud in the division of stock ownership rights . mcmahan states the business was started in april of 1989 and that he was to receive his stock only after contributing assets to the company . in absence of proof by henderson that the assets had in fact been contributed and mcmahan ' s stock ownership rights accrued by april 3 , 1989 , the letter ' s statement regarding ownership of the stock as of that date was not necessarily incorrect . thus , the letter would not have necessarily put mcmahan on notice of any alleged fraudulent conduct at that time . accordingly , we find henderson failed to conclusively negate application of the discovery rule .\nthe guest book is expired please restore the guest book to share in the life story for james a .\njay\nmcmahan\nin court papers , mcmahan has insisted he never had a sexual relationship with linda and questioned whether she was really his daughter .\nby 1970 , heilig - meyers had 19 stores and merged with the nine - store chain of thornton stores of suffolk , virginia . to finance further expansion , heilig - meyers went public in 1972 . using capital raised by its ipo , t he company purchased the assets of granite furniture co . of mount airy , n . c . , in 1975 , bruce\u2019s furniture stores of easley , s . c . , and furniture stores in richmond , danville , va , and kershaw , s . c . . by 1980 the company had 72 stores . the meyers brothers and krumbein sold much of their stock in 1983 and retired the next year , but remained directors . they turned over the management to two trusted executives still in their 30s , william derusha and troy peery , jr .\nganz ' attorney , douglas b . kays , argued , however , that it is unfair that mcmahan ' s must contend with a double row of trees , while most of brand boulevard is lined with a single row .\nmcmahan also contends the settlement agreement is unenforceable because of the failure of conditions precedent contained in the document . according to mcmahan , the settlement agreement was conditioned on the greenwood defendants ' release of all ucc encumbrances and liens within ten days from the date of the agreement , the transfer of fine rides ' telephone number to mcmahan upon the cessation of business , and the dismissal of the detainer action . mcmahan argues that none of these conditions precedent were fulfilled and , consequently , the agreement ( and particularly the release ) never came into effect .\nin 1995 heilig - meyers acquired puerto rico\u2019s largest - volume furniture retailer , berrios enterprises . the deal gave heilig - meyers its first presence outside the u . s . mainland . the stores continued to operate under the berrios name , which had a good reputation in puerto rico , breaking with the company tradition of changing the names of its acquired stores to heilig - meyers .\nin response , mcmahan argues that one of the attorneys listed by henderson did not actually represent him because of a conflict of interest and that the statements in the affidavit do not prove mcmahan had actual knowledge of the greenwood defendants ' position . we find these arguments without merit . the fact that one of the attorneys eventually declined representation does not harm the reliability of henderson ' s affidavit . further , the test is not simply whether mcmahan had actual knowledge , but whether he could be charged with such knowledge as a matter of law . see shindler , 768 s . w . 2d at 334 .\nmcmahan ' s has experienced downturns before and always managed to rebound ,\nthe release stated .\nhowever , this decline dating back to late 2006 has been considerably longer and deeper than anything they ' ve previously experienced .\nhoward , maria osborn , ' furniture firm here steps out : heilig - meyers buys puerto rican chain , ' richmond times - dispatch , december 15 , 1994 , p . b9 .\nmcmahan claims that appellees made fraudulent misrepresentations to induce him to contribute assets to fine rides . in exchange for his contributions , mcmahan contends he was to receive 70 % of the stock in fine rides , which he never received . mcmahan further maintains he was told he was a shareholder of the company and that issuance of stock certificates was simply a formality . regarding the settlement agreement , mcmahan specifically argues that the greenwood defendants failed to disclose their prior fraudulent conduct , thus fraudulently inducing him to sign the agreement under the misimpression that he had been the majority shareholder .\nhenderson cites no authority , and we have found none , suggesting that simply because parties become adversarial after statements are made , the non - client cannot continue to justifiably rely on the uncorrected earlier statements . the extent , if any , to which the change in the nature of the relationship to an adversarial one may have affected the justification of mcmahan ' s reliance is a question of fact , and the trial court erred in granting summary judgment against mcmahan ' s negligent misrepresentation claims .\nuncheck the box labeled never allow websites to request your physical location if it ' s already checked .\nunfortunately february 10 , 1992 , the neighboring restaurant , webber\u2019s bar & grill caught fire and burned scott\u2019s cycles historic building to the ground . only two days later , scott\u2019s reopened to it\u2019s temporary location which was one block up the street . it was with the help of loyal customers and the community that such an incredibly fast reopening took place . we were located at 147 commercial st ne while we rebuilt our \u201chome . \u201d\nnoting that about 80 percent of its customer sales were being charged to company credit cards , an industry analyst declared in late 1993 that heilig - meyers had emerged as the country\u2019s most profitable furniture and jewelry retailer . its market capitalization of $ 1 . 6 billion was said to be the biggest in the business .\n- - - - - - , ' heilig - meyers keeps on growing : richmond - based furniture retailer buying two chains , ' richmond times - dispatch , september 18 , 1996 , p . c1 .\nscott\u2019s cycle was founded in 1914 by harry w . scott he owned the business until 1965 when he sold it to the current owner , larry lewis . scott\u2019s cycle used to be more than a bicycle shop . the original shop carried lawnmowers , motorcycles bicycles and was also a locksmith shop . read more about scott ' s cycles\nafter telling his daughter they\u2019d been married in a previous life , mcmahan observed her legs were \u201ca very sexy version\u201d of his own , one deposition said .\nin 2002 , mcmahan began his own affair \u2013 with a ukrainian woman named elena who would eventually become wife no . 5 , the legal papers say .\nin an affidavit , she wrote , \u201cthis was a difficult , if not unbearable , time of my life , as i continued to be abused and subservient to mcmahan\u2019s sexual demands while at the same time i had lost any semblance of my marriage with sargent . \u201d\nbrand boulevard has been greatly enhanced by the beautiful trees in planters ,\nglendale resident mary ann prelock said .\nmcmahan ' s does heavy newspaper advertising . . . i don ' t think\nthe use of signs\nmakes any particular difference .\nin his reply brief , mcmahan states that his petition raised causes of action against henderson for fraud , fraudulent inducement , \u201cnegligence / legal malpractice , \u201d breach of fiduciary duty , conversion , conspiracy , and concert of action . mcmahan has failed to do more than reference his conversion or concert of action claims , either in his response to henderson ' s summary judgment motion or in his appellate brief . accordingly , we find these claims have been waived by a failure to argue them in the trial court and on appeal . see cuyler , 60 s . w . 3d at 216 ; dagley , 18 s . w . 3d at 793 . 6\nin his response brief , henderson characterizes mcmahan ' s appeal as frivolous and requests that we impose sanctions against him under rule 45 of the texas rules of appellate procedure . whether to grant sanctions is a matter of discretion that we exercise with prudence and caution and only after careful deliberation and in truly egregious circumstances . angelou v . african overseas union , 33 s . w . 3d 269 , 282 ( tex . app . - houston [ 14th dist . ] 2000 , no pet . ) . because we have found merit in some of mcmahan ' s arguments , we hold that the appeal was not frivolous and deny the request for sanctions .\nprincipal subsidiaries : heilig - meyers furniture company ; hmy - roomstore , inc . ; macsaver financial services , inc . ; macsaver funding corporation , inc . ; macsaver insurance services , ltd . ( bermuda ) .\nyou would think going to a furniture store , if you buy something you would be able to take it home with you . nope , that will be 6 - 8 weeks b . . . read full review\nduring the summer of 2006 there was another fire scare as the neighboring mcmahan\u2019s furniture store caught fire . the salem fire department did a fantastic job of keeping the fire contained and preventing it from spreading to other buildings on the block . however , les newmans , an outdoor clothing store , suffered from water damage and was unable to reopen next door . it was a sad loss to the salem area community . we felt very lucky to have only suffered from smoke damage this time .\nwe withdraw our opinion of december 31 , 2002 and issue this opinion on rehearing . the motions for rehearing filed by appellant mcmahan and appellee henderson are overruled .\nin february 1990 heilig - meyers bought 34 stores and warehouses in tennessee , kentucky , west virginia , and virginia from reliable stores for about $ 35 million . over the next year it also acquired six stores from holthouse furniture corp . and nine from the furniture center , inc . , for $ 5 . 6 million and $ 10 . 6 million , respectively . revenues reached $ 447 . 8 million in fiscal 1991 , and net earnings $ 18 . 3 million . later in 1991 the company bought five more furniture center stores for $ 2 . 8 million and 42 stores from wck , inc . , for $ 14 . 4 million .\nhere , while statements made during settlement negotiations were likely made in an adversarial context , statements made during the formation and operation of fine rides most likely were not . absent fraud , the greenwood defendants and mcmahan were ostensibly working toward the same goal of a successful business venture , and henderson ' s alleged initial statements regarding stock ownership would have acted to ensure that mcmahan continued to work for fine rides and contributed assets to the company .\nmoreover , nothing in the record requires us to consider the additional evidence even if mcmahan had properly briefed his arguments . generally , a party may not rely on new evidence in a motion for new trial without showing that the evidence was newly discovered and could not have been discovered through due diligence prior to the ruling on a summary judgment motion . risner v . mcdonald ' s corp . , 18 s . w . 3d 903 , 909 ( tex . app . - beaumont 2000 , pet . denied ) ; longoria v . united blood servs . , 907 s . w . 2d 605 , 609 ( tex . app . - corpus christi 1995 ) , rev ' d on other grounds , 938 s . w . 2d 29 ( tex . 1997 ) . mcmahan does not argue , either in his motion or his appellate briefs , that the evidence attached to his motion for new trial was newly discovered and could not have been discovered through due diligence prior to the trial court ' s ruling . see risner , 18 s . w . 3d at 909 ; longoria , 907 s . w . 2d at 609 .\nin attempting to defeat application of the release , mcmahan raised three grounds of avoidance : ( 1 ) rescission based on fraudulent inducement ; ( 2 ) duress ; and ( 3 ) a failure of conditions precedent . we examine each of these arguments in turn and conclude that mcmahan has failed to meet his burden of proof .\nwhen considering complaint information , please take into account the company ' s size and volume of transactions , and understand that the nature of complaints and a firm ' s responses to them are often more important than the number of complaints .\nif this is your business , claim your profile to update this information directly . ( what ' s this ? )\na day at mcmahan ' s was fairly simple . i had to open the store to start the day . next was walking the showroom and making sure everything was in proper shape for presentation , then my main task was to sell ! work environment was friendly and laid back .\na firm that specializes in such matters tracked down myra westphall , who contacted linda\u2019s biological dad , mcmahan , according to a story published yesterday in new times , a newspaper in broward county , fla . , as well as legal papers and video depositions posted on its web site .\nthe store is expected to open the week of sept . 15 , probably on sept . 17 , said troy kvingedal , general manager of la - z - boy furniture galley for the san francisco bay area and central valley .\nlast , henderson lodged no - evidence grounds against mcmahan ' s conspiracy claims . to prove a conspiracy , mcmahan must show a combination of two or more persons , an object to be accomplished , i . e . , an unlawful purpose or a lawful purpose by unlawful means , a meeting of minds on the object or course of action , one or more unlawful , overt acts , and damages as the proximate result . see ins . co . of n . am . v . morris , 981 s . w . 2d 667 , 675 ( tex . 1998 ) .\ni would say we sell middle of the road furniture \u2014 mainstream stuff ,\nhe said .\nwe also offer some better goods as well as some discount goods . basically , i ' d call it meat and potatoes .\nla - z - boy has purchased the 22 , 000 - square - foot building across from macy ' s on ming ( the showroom totals 15 , 000 square feet ) and is revamping what ' s been an ugly , empty shell for years .\ndifficulty assimilating acquisitions and over extension of the company\u2019s credit unit , however , pushed heilig - meyers into the red in the late 1990s . in august 2000 the company filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection . in april 2001 , the company announced plans to close all remaining heilig - meyers furniture stores in order to focus on its 70 roomstore units . in 1999 , grand metropolitan approached helig - meyers to acquire the brand as part of the company\u2019s strategy to create a broad group of luxury brand companies .\nhagerty , james r . , ' heilig - meyers has a tough time making it in the city : furniture firm struggles to crack upscale urban market with rhodes chain , ' wall street journal , september 30 , 1998 , p . b4 .\nin 1990 , he invited linda \u2013 who fortuitously had changed her name to mcmahan \u2013 to greenwich , conn . , where he ran a hedge fund then worth $ 3 billion .\nlegal documents say that from 2004 , when they were \u201cwed , \u201d to 2005 , when she ended their alleged affair , mcmahan gave her gifts worth about $ 650 , 000 .\nbefore thursday ' s vote , councilman john f . day said ganz - - and not the thick canopy of trees - - is to blame for the store ' s loss in profits since he did not replace the sign with another permitted by the city .\nin their motion for summary judgment , the greenwood defendants argued that the summary judgment proof conclusively established mcmahan knew he was not a shareholder of fine rides and , consequently , could not now claim that he relied on the alleged misrepresentations . mcmahan ' s claim that he relied on the alleged misrepresentations cannot stand if he can be legally charged with knowledge of the true facts . see shindler v . mid - continent life ins . co . , 768 s . w . 2d 331 , 334 ( tex . app . - houston [ 14th dist . ] 1989 , no writ ) ( citing sutton v . grogan supply co . , 477 s . w . 2d 930 , 935 ( tex . civ . app . - texarkana 1972 , no writ ) ) .\na larger and much more significant acquisition in 1996 \u2014 the largest acquisition in company history \u2014 was that of rhodes inc . , an atlanta - based furniture chain with 106 stores , mostly located in the southwest and midwest . heilig - meyers retained the rhodes name and its more upscale product line . this acquisition made helig - meyers the largest u . s . household goods retailer .\nheilig - meyers was now selling jewelry as well as household goods ranging from vcrs to bicycles and lawnmowers . derusha told dun\u2019s business month in 1986 , \u2018we\u2019re really in the distribution and credit business . \u2019 some 90 percent of the company\u2019s 300 , 000 customers were using its credit plans to make purchases on time , paying annual financing charges of up to 24 percent . income from credit came to 16 percent of total revenues . the most popular purchases on these plans were the high end items \u2013 furniture and jewelry .\nthe newspaper said she admitted her job as vice - president of marketing for her dad\u2019s company was basically being a companion to him .\n- - it ' s up to the retailer whether to accept unused gift cards . in most cases , they are not accepted .\nganz , who was ordered by the court more than a year ago to remove a protruding rooftop sign that violated the city ' s strict sign ordinance , told the council that since then , few motorists notice the temporary paper signs posted in the store ' s windows .\nthe company moved into the pacific northwest for the first time in 1996 through more acquisitions in california self service furniture co . , a chain based in spokane , wash . , operating 23 stores in its home state , oregon , idaho , california and montana .\nin the 1970\u2019s with the high cost of gas , we saw the bicycle boom and scott\u2019s cycle was right in the thick of it leading the way by selling everyone schwinn bicycles . we had customers lining up around the corner as well as taking orders because of the high demand .\nmcmahan further asserted that henderson could not utilize a limitations defense because henderson violated the doctrine of clean hands . the doctrine can be raised by a plaintiff , but only to attack an equitable defense alleged by a defendant . see generally steubner realty 19 , ltd . v . cravens rd . 88 , ltd . , 817 s . w . 2d 160 , 165 - 66 ( tex . app . - houston [ 14th dist . ] 1991 , no writ ) ; hughes v . aycock , 598 s . w . 2d 370 , 375 ( tex . civ . app . - houston [ 14th dist . ] 1980 , writ ref ' d n . r . e . ) . as limitations is a statutory defense not grounded in equity , see 30a c . j . s . equity \u00a7 154 ( comparing statute of limitations defense with equitable defense of laches ) , we find that as a matter of law , mcmahan ' s unclean hands argument fails .\nmcmahan ' s motion for continuance alleged henderson ' s counsel engaged in dilatory tactics regarding responses to written discovery , which led to an earlier continuance being granted . the record does not contain any prior motion for a continuance nor does mcmahan contend , in his motion or in his appellate briefs , that the alleged dilatory tactics on written discovery continued beyond the grant of the initial continuance . standing alone , these allegations of past tactics do not support the conclusion that the trial court erred in refusing a second continuance , particularly in light of the granting of the first continuance . cf . lattrell v . chrysler corp . , 79 s . w . 3d 141 , 147 ( tex . app . - texarkana 2002 , pet . denied ) ( considering grant of prior continuance as militating against finding error in denial of subsequent motion ) .\nfrom the sidewalk near alessandro ' s site , looking across to the pioneer trust building and the hotel . ( for a better scan and detail\nscott\u2019s cycle was founded in 1914 by harry w . scott he owned the business until 1965 when he sold it to the current owner , larry lewis . scott\u2019s cycle used to be more than a bicycle shop . the original shop carried lawnmowers , motorcycles bicycles and was also a locksmith shop .\nin september of 1996 , mcmahan requested information from henderson that would allow him to take tax credits related to losses he sustained in fine rides . in response , henderson stated in a letter that mcmahan had never owned any stock in fine rides and therefore was not entitled to an irs form k - 1 from fine rides . mcmahan claims he did not discover that he was not a shareholder until he received henderson ' s letter . he further alleges he did not discover until august of 2000 that the accounting entries for the assets he had contributed to the company had been reversed in 1991 . he contends the reversal essentially made the transfer of assets a loan from him to the company rather than a contribution toward stock ownership in accordance with the stock option agreement .\nnot sure which type of bed to buy ? answer a few questions to see good matches for you with goodbed ' s unbiased , personalized results .\nmcmahan does not argue that any of his claims would be spared from operation of the release if the release were determined to be valid . however , his breach of contract claim was apparently for breach of the settlement agreement itself ; thus , the release could not preclude that claim . even so , neither mcmahan ' s response to the greenwood defendants ' motion for summary judgment nor his appellate brief do anything more than mention the breach of contract claim . accordingly , by failing to present evidence in the trial court , mcmahan has waived his claim . moreover , by failing to present argument or authority on appeal , he has waived his argument on appeal . see cuyler v . minns , 60 s . w . 3d 209 , 216 ( tex . app . - houston [ 14th dist . ] 2001 , pet . denied ) ( plaintiff waived claims on appeal by offering no argument or authority to avoid summary judgment ) ; dagley , 18 s . w . 3d at 793 ( no - evidence summary judgment is proper when there is complete absence of proof of a vital fact ) .\nplease feel free to email or call me with all of your retail news and tips , including expansion news , successful merchandising and marketing strategies and anything else you would like to see covered by furniture / today . contact me directly at cengel @ urltoken or 336 - 605 - 1129 .\nin determining whether mcmahan can be charged with knowledge , we examine the reliability of the statements in henderson ' s affidavit . testimonial statements by an interested witness may be the basis for a summary judgment when the statements are clear , positive , and direct , are otherwise credible and free from contradiction and inconsistency , and could have been readily controverted . tex . r . civ . p . 166a ( c ) ; casso v . brand , 776 s . w . 2d 551 , 558 ( tex . 1989 ) .\nseveral shoppers walking out with bags of shoes said they were happy with the sale ' s prices . but not all customers said they got great deals .\nif you ' re still having trouble , check out google ' s support page . you can also search near a city , place , or address instead .\nif you ' re still having trouble , check out opera ' s support page . you can also search near a city , place , or address instead .\nif you ' re still having trouble , check out safari ' s support page . you can also search near a city , place , or address instead .\nif you ' re still having trouble , check out firefox ' s support page . you can also search near a city , place , or address instead .\nwhat & apos ; s goodbed ? a mattress shopping website designed to help you find the right bed for you , and get it for the lowest price .\nhenderson argued in his motion for summary judgment that the release language in the settlement agreement precludes any claims mcmahan might have against him . it is well settled in texas that a release covers only those people it names or otherwise specifically identifies . mcmillen v . klingensmith , 467 s . w . 2d 193 , 196 ( tex . 1971 ) . to be effective , the identification must be with such descriptive particularity that the person ' s identity or his connection with events is not in doubt . duncan v . cessna aircraft co . , 665 s . w . 2d 414 , 420 ( tex . 1984 ) . under the heading \u201cmutual release , \u201d the settlement agreement between the parties provided as follows :\n6 . henderson also attacked a breach of contract claim in his motion , but mcmahan did not include such a claim in his list nor did he make any arguments regarding it in his brief . consequently , to the extent there was such a cause of action raised in the pleadings , it has been abandoned on appeal . see cuyler , 60 s . w . 3d at 216 .\nmcmahan pleaded four means for avoiding application of the statute of limitations : ( 1 ) the discovery rule ; ( 2 ) fraudulent concealment ; ( 3 ) the doctrine of unclean hands ; and ( 4 ) absence from state ."]}
{"id": 55161, "summary": [{"text": "archon corporation is an entertainment company based in paradise , nevada .", "topic": 38}, {"text": "the company has owned casinos and water parks .", "topic": 23}, {"text": "members of board of directors include state senator sue lowden who was chairwoman of the nevada republican party and state senator bill raggio .", "topic": 18}, {"text": "lowden is also executive vice president , secretary and treasurer for the company . ", "topic": 18}], "title": "archon corporation", "paragraphs": ["lease dated october 4 , 2002 between archon corporation and duke\u0092s casino . ( 13 )\ndemand note dated february 6 , 2003 in favor of archon corporation . ( 16 )\nmercury real estate securities fund , lp and mercury real estate securities offshore limited v . archon corporation\noption agreement dated october 8 , 2002 between endeavors north llc and archon corporation . ( 13 )\narchon corporation reports fiscal year end financial results ,\npr newswire , december 28 , 2001 .\nesplanade has owned shares of archon since 2006 . kravetz said archon is undervalued and has underperformed .\narchon corporation reports second fiscal quarter 2005 financial results ,\npr newswire , may 17 , 2005 .\nsubordinated loan agreement dated october 8 , 2002 between archon corporation and duke\u0092s - sparks , llc . ( 13 )\nloan agreement dated december 15 , 2003 between colonial bank , archon corporation and sahara las vegas corp . ( 14 )\nlas vegas - based archon corporation has announced plans to sell the former wet \u2018n\u2019 wild waterpark site in las vegas .\npatent rights royalty agreement dated as of january 2 , 2002 between archon corporation and david g . lowden . ( 11 )\na boston - based investment management company has proposed a $ 101 . 5 million buyout of laughlin casino operator archon corporation .\nin a letter to sue lowden , who is archon\u2019s secretary , kravetz said archon shareholders \u201cdeserve\u201d to learn about the offer .\ndirectors of archon corporation private limited are arunkumar kandaswamy ganesan , atul ashok lohar , mandar narayan mangalvedekar , alok sharma and sarjerao ishwara kawade .\namended and restated by - laws of santa fe gaming corporation . ( 12 )\na delaware limited partnership , # lp585 - 87 , into this corporation . tls\n11 / 03 / 10 - wynd - wyndstorm corporation . - acceptance of registered agent\npreviously filed with the securities and exchange commission as an exhibit to archon corporation\u0092s proxy statement on schedule 14a dated may 7 , 2004 and incorporated herein by reference .\nesplanade capital , which says it is the second - largest outside shareholder in archon , proposed the buyout offer last month to archon\u2019s board of directors .\npreviously filed with the securities and exchange commission as an exhibit to archon corporation\u0092s report on form 10 - q dated august 20 , 2003 and incorporated herein by reference .\npreviously filed with the securities and exchange commission as an exhibit to archon corporation\u0092s report on form 10 - k dated december 30 , 2002 and incorporated herein by reference .\npreviously filed with the securities and exchange commission as an exhibit to archon corporation\u0092s report on form 8 - k dated january 13 , 2004 and incorporated herein by reference .\npreviously filed with the securities and exchange commission as an exhibit to archon corporation\u0092s report on form 10 - q dated february 14 , 2003 and incorporated herein by reference .\narchon sparks management company ; pioneer hotel inc . ; sahara las vegas corp .\npreviously filed with the securities and exchange commission as an exhibit to archon corporation\u0092s report on form 10 - q for the quarter ended march 31 , 2001 and incorporated herein by reference .\npreviously filed with the securities and exchange commission as an exhibit to archon corporation\u0092s report on form 10 - q for the quarter ended june 30 , 2002 and incorporated herein by reference .\nspa business - archon to sell former wet \u2018n\u2019 wild site in vegas . . .\narchon corporation , ( the \u0093company\u0094 or \u0093archon\u0094 ) , is a nevada corporation . the company\u0092s primary business operations are conducted through a wholly - owned subsidiary corporation , pioneer hotel inc . ( \u0093phi\u0094 ) , which operates the pioneer hotel & gambling hall ( the \u0093pioneer\u0094 ) in laughlin , nevada . in addition , the company , owns real estate on las vegas boulevard south ( the \u0093strip\u0094 ) in las vegas , nevada , and also owns rental properties in dorchester , massachusetts and gaithersburg , maryland .\nstill , there has been some adversity in recent years . archon management \u2014 the lowdens \u2014 has fought bitterly with d . e . shaw , a hedge fund and archon shareholder .\nask a question about working or interviewing at archon . our community is ready to answer .\nsanta fe gaming corporation announces sale of henderson property ,\npr newswire , november 17 , 1999 .\narchon corporation ( archon ) primary business operations are conducted through a wholly owned subsidiary corporation , pioneer hotel inc . ( phi ) , which operates the pioneer in laughlin , nevada . in addition , the company owns real estate on las vegas boulevard south ( the strip ) in las vegas , nevada , and properties in dorchester , massachusetts and gaithersburg , maryland . the company owns , through its wh\narchon corporation , ( the \u0093company\u0094 or \u0093archon\u0094 ) , is a nevada corporation . the company\u0092s primary business operations are conducted through a wholly - owned subsidiary corporation , pioneer hotel inc . ( \u0093phi\u0094 ) , which operates the pioneer hotel & gambling hall ( the \u0093pioneer\u0094 ) in laughlin , nevada . in addition , the company owns real estate on las vegas boulevard south ( the \u0093strip\u0094 ) in las vegas , nevada ( see land held for development ) , and rental properties in dorchester , massachusetts and gaithersburg , maryland .\npreviously filed with the securities and exchange commission as an exhibit to archon corporation\u0092s report on form 10 - k / a ( amendment no . 1 ) dated january 23 , 2004 and incorporated herein by reference .\nsanta fe gaming corporation announces 1997 fiscal year end results ,\npr newswire , december 24 , 1997 .\nbusiness : archon corporation operates the pioneer hotel and gambling hall in laughlin , nevada and owns property on las vegas boulevard for possible future development , and owns investment properties in dorchester , massachusetts and gaithersburg , maryland .\nthrough its chairman and ceo , paul w . lowden , the archon corporation holds a more than a 20 - year stake in las vegas casino history . formerly known as santa fe corporation and sahara gaming corporation , archon owned and operated the famous sahara and hacienda casino hotels . those properties were sold in 1995 to former circus circus leader william bennett , but the company remains active in nevada ' s casino industry as owner and operator of the pioneer hotel and gambling hall , located in laughlin , nevada . archon also owns commercial office buildings in dorchester , massachusetts , and gaithersburg , maryland , and 27 undeveloped acres on las vegas boulevard south .\n1 / 6 / 11 - hboc - hyperbaric oxygenation corporation - amendment - name change to building turbines , inc .\nmanagement agreement by and between pioneer hotel and santa fe gaming corporation dated as of december 30 , 1998 . ( 5 )\narchon corporation private limited ' s annual general meeting ( agm ) was last held on 30 september 2017 and as per records from ministry of corporate affairs ( mca ) , its balance sheet was last filed on 31 march 2017 .\nd . e . shaw , which controls more than 707 , 000 shares of archon\u2019s preferred stock , said its investors would be out $ 1 . 7 million if archon is allowed to proceed with its plan .\n2 / 22 / 11 - tycv - tycore ventures , inc . - miscellaneous & amendment & name change to hondo minerals corporation\n2 / 9 / 11 - bysd - bayside petroleum company , inc . - amendment & designation - name change to bayside corporation\ndata as of jul 09 2018 . currency figures normalised to archon corp ' s reporting currency : us dollar usd\n20 . for more information regarding an investment in archon\u2019s professionally managed investment portfolios please contact elliot ej paul , cfp \u00ae , president , archon advisory corporation \u2013 a registered investment advisor . email : ejpaul @ urltoken direct : ( 856 ) 433 - 6700 fax : ( 856 ) 433 - 8373 suite 110 1926 greentree road , cherry hill , new jersey 08003\nlease modification letter dated august 24 , 1995 by and between wet n\u0092 wild nevada , inc . and sahara corporation . ( 3 )\n3 / 7 / 11 - nfon - netfone , inc . - merge in & stock split - name change to itp energy corporation\n1 / 18 / 11 - smpn - smsa palestine acquisition corp . - amended & restated articles - name change to asia green agriculture corporation\narchon chairman and chief executive officer paul lowden , who controls about 75 percent of archon\u2019s common stock and about 18 percent of the preferred stock , would receive a net benefit of about $ 8 . 7 million , according to the lawsuit .\nd . e . shaw sent a blistering letter to lowden and then attached it to a securities and exchange commission filing : \u201cyour actions make us wonder whether archon corporation is seeking to be run as a family fief on which minority shareholders remain as serfs . \u201d\n9 / 16 / 11 - muta - mutuloan corporation - name change & merger - survivor - name change to nexus enterprise solutions , inc .\njust before the great recession , when las vegas real estate prices were at their peak , archon agreed to sell the property for a stunning $ 618 million . that deal never closed but archon walked away with the nonrefundable deposit of $ 67 million .\nduring fiscal years 2001 through 2003 , the company purchased an aggregate of $ 0 . 7 million of commercial and residential loans originally funded by central banc mortgage corporation to unaffiliated third parties . the loans were purchased by the company for the principal amount , plus accrued interest , if any . central banc mortgage corporation is owned by lico , which in turn is owned by paul w . lowden . john w . delaney is the president of central banc mortgage corporation . at september 30 , 2008 , the company was owed approximately $ 55 , 000 from central banc mortgage corporation related to these transactions .\narchon said the pioneer club\u2019s revenue has declined over the last few years due to competition from american indian casinos in california and arizona .\nbenston , liz ,\nstockholder : archon options unfairly enrich owner ' s family ,\nlas vegas sun , june 20 , 2005 .\n2 / 17 / 11 - daml - darlington mines ltd . - merge in - effective date 3 / 2 / 11 - name change to the pulse beverage corporation\narchon was created in the past decade after paul lowden\u2019s former company sold the sahara and the santa fe in northwest las vegas in separate transactions .\nkravetz said esplanade\u2019s offer for archon represented a nearly 62 percent premium to the company\u2019s average closing price over the 90 days before the offer\u2019s submission .\narchon corporation private limited ' s corporate identification number is ( cin ) u74900pn2014ptc150768 and its registration number is 150768 . its email address is alokssharma4 @ urltoken and its registered address is flno 20 , sno 46 c - 4 , aundh , r maithili patilwadi , bopodi , pune pune mh 411003 in , - , .\nd . e . shaw , which bid unsuccessfully to acquire the parent company of the riviera last year , owns about 300 , 000 shares of archon\u2019s common stock . the asset management firm protested about a year ago when archon tried to grant what shareholders believed to be unfair options to family members .\n7 . why consider archon\u2019s active management style now ? \u2022 after the fourth - longest bull market in history , stocks are near all time highs ; \u2022 7 to 20 % + stock market pullbacks are customary ; \u2022 at these greedy levels , archon takes profits and reduces risk by repositioning from stocks to lower risk bonds and money market funds ; \u2022 after stocks correct , archon repositions back to stocks to take advantage of the next bullish move .\npreviously filed with the securities and exchange commission as an exhibit to santa fe gaming corporation\u0092s report on form 8 - k dated november 15 , 1999 and incorporated herein by reference .\npreviously filed with the securities and exchange commission as an exhibit to santa fe gaming corporation\u0092s report on form 8 - k dated june 12 , 2000 and incorporated herein by reference .\npreviously filed with the securities and exchange commission as an exhibit to santa fe gaming corporation\u0092s report on form 8 - k dated december 29 , 2000 and incorporated herein by reference .\npresident : bdcm support services corporation , managing member : turning point capital management llc , turning point capital advisors llc and jaguar financial services llc - a licensed insurance agency ; president : archon advisory corporation - a registered investment advisor ; former president : warton archon financial advisors \u2013 sec registered investment advisor for 21 years ; former vp and branch manager for stifel nicolaus , member new york stock exchange ; former vp of philadelphia securities association ; past president garden state rotary of cherry hill , nj ; university of pennsylvania \u2013 ba economics ; graduated : harvard graduate business school ; college for financial planning \u2013 certified financial planner \u2122 professional ; haddonfield memorial high school graduate .\narchon would redeem the stock for about $ 5 . 24 per share ; the plaintiffs believe the shares should be redeemed for $ 8 . 69 . under archon\u2019s plan , the value of preferred stock would be $ 10 . 9 million ; the shareholders believe the stock\u2019s value is $ 18 . 2 million .\nesplanade capital president shawn kravetz said monday that the board of archon had not responded to his offer , which is why he made the offer public monday .\narchon capital management llc and the logos and marks included on the site that identify archon capital management llc services and products are proprietary materials . the use of such terms and logos and marks without the express written consent of archon capital management llc is strictly prohibited . copyright in the pages and in the screens of the site , and in the information and material therein , is proprietary material owned by archon capital management llc unless otherwise indicated . the unauthorized use of any material on the site may violate numerous statutes , regulations and laws , including , but not limited to , copyright , trademark , trade secret or patent laws .\narchon didn\u2019t return phone calls requesting comment on the lawsuit . in addition to lowden , archon\u2019s board members include his wife , former state sen . sue lowden , who is now chairwoman of the state republican party , and veteran state sen . bill raggio , r - reno , who is the senate majority leader .\narchon corporation private limited is a private incorporated on 25 february 2014 . it is classified as non - govt company and is registered at registrar of companies , pune . its authorized share capital is rs . 100 , 000 and its paid up capital is rs . 100 , 000 . it is inolved in business activities n . e . c .\non may 11 , 2001 , santa fe gaming corporation changed its name to archon corporation . that same year the company acquired investment properties in dorchester , massachusetts , and gaithersburg , maryland , for a total cost of $ 145 million . the 12 - acre dorchester property consists of several buildings with about 425 , 000 square feet of commercial office space . the 55 - acre gaithersburg property includes one building with about 342 , 000 square feet of office space . the buildings on both properties are leased out under long - term agreements .\npreviously filed with the securities and exchange commission as an exhibit to sahara gaming corporation\u0092s report on form 10 - k for the year ended september 30 , 1995 and incorporated herein by reference .\nlowden is a longtime gaming figure who once owned the sahara and hacienda hotel - casinos . his wife , former republican state sen . sue lowden , is an official in the corporation .\npreviously filed with the securities and exchange commission as an exhibit to sahara gaming corporation\u0092s annual report on form 10 - k for the year ended september 30 , 1993 and incorporated herein by reference .\npreviously filed with the securities and exchange commission as an exhibit to santa fe gaming corporation\u0092s report on form 10 - q for the quarter ended march 30 , 1999 and incorporated herein by reference .\npreviously filed with the securities and exchange commission as an exhibit to santa fe gaming corporation\u0092s report on form 10 - q for the quarter ended june 30 , 1999 and incorporated herein by reference .\npreviously filed with the securities and exchange commission as an exhibit to santa fe gaming corporation\u0092s report on form 10 - q for the quarter ended june 30 , 2000 and incorporated herein by reference .\non december 22 , 2008 , slvc , a wholly owned subsidiary of archon corporation , entered into an option agreement with las vegas towers , llc ( \u0093lvt\u0094 ) , a delaware limited liability company , in which slvc granted lvt an option to purchase slvc\u0092s approximately 27 - acre parcel of land located at 2600 las vegas boulevard south , las vegas , nevada .\narchon said its doesn\u2019t plan any investments in its laughlin casino and expects that revenue and expense trends at the pioneer may not change significantly over the next few years .\nindeed , they sold the santa fe , and since then , archon appears to be grinding along again with little debt , positioned for the next real estate windfall .\nthe suing shareholders believe holders of archon\u2019s common stock , which now trades over the counter , would benefit if the company were able to proceed with a preferred stock redemption plan .\nwe have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of archon corporation and subsidiaries ( the \u0093company\u0094 ) as of september 30 , 2008 and 2007 , and the related consolidated statements of operations , stockholders\u0092 equity and cash flows for the years then ended . these financial statements are the responsibility of the company\u0092s management . our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit .\nhowever , archon wants to pay back the stock with 16 percent interest on just the liquidation cost . the shareholders believe the interest should also be applied to the accrued and unpaid dividends .\nmy typical day at archon corporation was split 60 / 40 . 60 % of my time was spent supporting the ibm as400 , the applications and the users . most of this support was done remotely . the other 40 % of my time was spent supporting corporate management who all worked from home . that support was local and covered the whole gambit of a home office environment and the systems they used .\nthe licenses held by members of the archon group are not transferable . each issuing agency may at any time revoke , suspend , condition , limit or restrict licenses or approvals to own a beneficial interest in phi for any cause deemed reasonable by such agency . any failure to retain a valid license or approval would have a material adverse effect on all members of the archon group .\narchon owns , in addition to the pioneer , two east coast office buildings and 27 acres on the strip at the old wet \u2019n wild site , once a source of endless speculation about potential resorts . archon would like to be landlord to a developer of a sports and events arena , which would receive favorable tax treatment if the clark county commission revives a mothballed redevelopment zone .\nhere today , archon tomorrow . the alternately waxing and fortunes of archon corp . secretary - treasurer sue lowden have put the comparable vicissitudes of her company under a microscope . basically , it\u2019s the saga of how a company with a somewhat impressive set of casino holdings \u2014 including the sahara and the bygone hacienda \u2014 withered into the rinky - dink crony - capitalism outfit that is present - day archon . the depletion of assets and jobs also lends a sting of truth to sen . al franken \u2018s paraphrase of a sue lowden tagline , \u201cmy job is fighting for your job , unless you happen to work at my husband\u2019s casino . \u201d or water park . ( speaking of paul lowden , archon\u2019s better investments would not include his helmet - like toup\u00e9e . )\nlowden sits on the board of archon corp . ; her husband paul lowden is chairman and ceo . the company owns the pioneer in laughlin , a working - class casino on the colorado river .\narchon advisory corporation is a registered investment advisor based in cherry hill , nj . archon partners with sei to offer 5 professionally managed asset allocation investment portfolios : conservative , conservative to moderate , moderate , moderate to growth and growth . our founder : ( 1 ) managing member : turning point capital management llc ( tpcm ) , turning point capital partner lp\u2019s ( tpcp ) general partner , turning point capital advisors llc , tpcp\u2019s investment advisor and jaguar financial services llc - a licensed insurance agency ; ( 2 ) president : archon advisory corporation - a registered investment advisor ; ( 3 ) former president : warton archon financial advisors \u2013 sec registered investment advisor that managed nine mutual fund , stock , bond and option portfolios for 21 years ; ( 4 ) former vp and branch manager for stifel nicolaus , member new york stock exchange ; ( 5 ) former vp of philadelphia securities association ; ( 6 ) past president garden state rotary of cherry hill , nj ; ( 7 ) university of pennsylvania \u2013 ba economics ; ( 8 ) graduated : harvard graduate business school ; ( 9 ) college for financial planning \u2013 certified financial planner \u2122 professional ; ( 10 ) haddonfield memorial high school graduate ; ( 11 ) executive member of the philadelphia chamber of commerce and south jersey chamber .\non monday , shares of archon , which are traded on over - the - counter bulletin board , closed at $ 13 a share , up $ 2 . 50 , or 23 . 81 percent .\nunder the company\u2019s plan , which was detailed in archon\u2019s quarterly report that was filed aug . 20 with the securities and exchange commission , the stock would be redeemed to investors with all accrued and unpaid dividends .\nin 2005 , d . e . shaw threatened legal action when archon\u2019s board proposed giving $ 4 million stock windfalls to two employees , david lowden and christopher lowden , brother and son , respectively , of paul lowden .\n\u201cas a result of archon\u2019s breaches of the agreement with respect to the preferred shares , lowden is positioned to achieve \u2014 personally \u2014 a net benefit of more than $ 8 . 5 million , \u201d the complaint alleges .\nhowever , archon chairman paul lowden , whose family owns more than 85 percent of the company , said monday that he has \u201cno intentions\u201d of selling the business . he said the buyout proposal \u201cwasn\u2019t really a serious\u201d offer .\nthis entry was posted in archon corp . , current , economy , election , entertainment , environment , laughlin , louisiana , mississippi , movies , politics , station casinos , technology , the strip . bookmark the permalink .\n18 . performance please note : the above figures reflect sei\u2019s performance for its mutual fund private client accounts . archon\u2019s use of sei\u2019s private client mutual fund strategies would have yielded higher or lower investment returns than those above .\nshort answer : he\u2019s neither built nor bought anything since the santa fe in 1991 and his fortunes have been in a long , slow decline for past two decades . wet \u2018n wild wasn\u2019t even an archon property : it simply sat on land that archon owned , until the lowdens chased it out in 2004 \u2014 a decision of debatable wisdom and one that , in retrospect , contributed greatly to the \u201cslum\u201d atmosphere at the north end of the strip .\nthe address for paul w . lowden is c / o archon corporation , 4336 losee road , suite 5 , north las vegas , nevada 89030 . the shares owned by each person , or by the group , and the shares included in the total number of shares outstanding have been adjusted , and the percentage owned ( where such percentage exceeds 1 % ) has been computed , in accordance with rule 13d - 3 ( d ) ( 1 ) under the securities exchange act of 1934 .\na group of shareholders sued one - time sahara owner archon corp . in u . s . district court last week , saying the casino operator is undervaluing the redemption price of preferred stock issued by the company 14 years ago .\nyear on year archon corp had revenues fall - 26 . 61 % from 31 . 97m to 23 . 47m , though the company grew net income from a loss of 1 . 54m to a gain of 1 . 23m .\nsales for 2004 were $ 45 . 6 million , down from 2003 , with a loss of $ 3 . 4 million . revenues for the pioneer were down 10 percent from 2003 , due to a decrease in the number of casino patrons , according to archon management . in the first six months of 2005 , this decline continued . revenues from the pioneer slid 13 . 8 percent from the same period in 2004 , and archon reported a loss of $ 2 million .\nthe lowdens have again clashed with d . e . shaw in an ongoing lawsuit , in which d . e . shaw and other plaintiffs allege that archon has breached a contract by undervaluing preferred shares , to the benefit of the lowdens .\nand in an interview jan . 2 , kravetz told the business press he\u2019s committed to pursuing a deal for archon and esplanade is continuing to weigh its next steps . he challenged lowden to explain his goals to shareholders or take the company private .\n3 . about our founder : elliot ej paul , cfp\u00ae \u2022 president : archon advisory corporation - a registered investment advisor ; \u2022 managing member : turning point capital management llc , turning point capital advisors llc , and jaguar financial services llc ; \u2022 former president : warton archon financial advisors \u2013 sec registered investment advisor that managed nine mutual fund , stock , bond and option portfolios for 21 years ; \u2022 formervp and branch manager for stifel nicolaus , member newyork stock exchange ; \u2022 formervp of philadelphia securities association ; \u2022 past president garden state rotary of cherry hill , nj ; \u2022 haddonfield memorial high school graduate ; \u2022 university of pennsylvania \u2013 ba economics - sigma alpha epsilon fraternity ; \u2022 graduated : harvard graduate business school ; \u2022 college for financial planning \u2013 certified financial planner \u2122 professional ; \u2022 executive member of the philadelphia chamber of commerce .\nthe members of the compensation committee , john w . delaney and william j . raggio , are non - employee directors . mr . delaney has never been an officer of the company or of any of its subsidiaries . mr . delaney is the president of central banc mortgage corporation , a mortgage banking company of which paul w . lowden is a director and sole stockholder . during fiscal 2001 through fiscal 2003 , the company purchased from j & j mortgage an aggregate of $ 0 . 7 million of commercial and residential loans originally funded by central banc mortgage corporation to unaffiliated third parties . see item 13 , \u0093certain relationships and related transactions . \u0094\narchon , which operates the pioneer club in laughlin and is selling the strip land on which the wet \u2018n wild water park once stood to a texas developer for $ 475 million , wants to redeem the preferred stock , on which it hasn\u2019t paid dividends for more than a decade .\nin its quarterly report , archon said it has entered an option agreement to sell the 27 - acre wet \u2018n wild site to a partnership between texas developer christopher milam and australian casino operator publishing and broadcasting ltd . , which is controlled by that country\u2019s richest man , james packer .\nit\u2019s impossible to tell what archon and its major stockholder , ceo paul lowden , are thinking . in 2011 , the company performed a nifty financial maneuver \u2014 a reverse stock split at 250 - 1 that allowed it to cash out all the holders of fewer than 250 shares . it immediately followed with a 1 - 250 stock split , restoring major holders to their previous positions . the maneuver cut the number of stockholders below the level that required securities and exchange commission filings . archon now communicates directly with shareholders and its website has gone dark , making the company\u2019s dealing opaque .\nby accessing the password - protected area of this site , you agree not to invest in any posted investment ( other than investments in which you or your affiliates are already invested , have already been solicited for or are already actively considering an investment in ) for thirty ( 30 ) days after the approval of your application . archon capital management llc reserves the right to terminate , at any time , any registered user ' s account with archon capital management llc ( as well as access to this site ) , without giving notice or a reason for such termination to the user .\nthe accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of archon and its wholly - owned subsidiaries . amounts representing the company\u0092s investment in less than majority - owned companies in which a significant equity ownership interest is held are accounted for on the equity method . all significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation .\nthe shareholders \u2014 nine investment funds \u2014 claim in their lawsuit that archon is undervaluing 4 . 4 million shares of preferred stock by more than $ 7 million . the shareholders , the largest of which is new york - based asset management firm d . e . shaw , control about half of the preferred shares .\nplease forgive me , as my knowledge of archon corp . is kinda slim , but have they ever built anything or created any jobs ? and have they retained jobs ? it seems like all they have done is buy businesses , eliminate jobs and sell at a profit . not the foundation of a strong america .\n11 . cost and fees : \u2022no transaction charges or commissions ; \u2022archon\u2019s annual management fee is 1 % over $ 1 million and 1 1 / 2 % under $ 1 million . multiple accounts with family members or in a company plan take advantage of lower fee aggregates over $ 1 million ; \u2022automated fee processing .\nin late 2003 , the company ceased to operate duke ' s casino in sparks , nevada , through its archon sparks management company subsidiary . that casino ' s furniture , fixtures , gaming and non - gaming equipment were transferred to the pioneer . in january 2004 , archon purchased the fee ownership of the pioneer for $ 36 million from an affiliate of ge capital . in this deal , the company purchased outright the pioneer ' s real estate , buildings , and equipment . lowden commented in a press release :\nwe are excited about this asset acquisition , and we will continue our efforts to provide an entertaining experience to our pioneer customers .\narchon is banking on gamblers to follow the trail of the pioneer . formerly santa fe gaming , the embattled company owns and operates one casino , the pioneer hotel & gambling hall , in laughlin , nevada . the pioneer features more than 410 guest rooms and gaming operations that consist of approximately 730 slot machines , six blackjack tables , one craps table , one roulette wheel , and five other gaming tables . the hotel includes two restaurants and bars , a special events area , banquet rooms , and a swimming pool and spa . chairman and ceo paul lowden controls the company . archon has been the subject of a number of unsuccessful takeover bids in recent years .\nthe company and phi ( collectively , the \u0093archon group\u0094 ) are subject to extensive state and local regulation by the nevada gaming commission ( the \u0093commission\u0094 ) , the nevada state gaming control board ( the \u0093board\u0094 ) and in the case of phi , the clark county liquor and gaming licensing board ( collectively the \u0093nevada gaming authorities\u0094 ) .\njohn w . delaney , 60 , has served as a director of the company since january 1997 . mr . delaney is currently president and chief executive officer of central banc corporation . , a mortgage banking firm , located in bellevue , washington where he has been employed since 1978 . mr . delaney\u0092s term as a director of the company expires at the annual meeting of stockholders in 2009 .\n10 . archon asset allocation portfolios features and benefits : \u2022 portfolios are rebalanced back to target allocations regularly\u2026a disciplined , non - emotional way to buy low , sell high and reduce portfolio risk ; \u2022 easy to read , full color quarterly performance statements ; \u2022 environmentally friendly monthly e - statements ; \u2022 year - end tax letter that summarizes capital gains / losses and income . simply attach it to irs schedule d to minimize paperwork , reduce accounting costs and simplify tax preparation ; \u2022 accounts safeguarded and segregated in client name at sei privatetrust ; \u2022 income and liquidity options ; \u2022 client reviews , economic forecasts , white papers , webinars and special events ; \u2022 archon support team at your service .\nthe company offered $ 17 . 50 per share in a negotiated transaction for all 5 . 8 million shares of archon , which owns the pioneer hotel & gambling hall in laughlin ; a 27 - acre site on the north end of the strip on which the wet \u2019n\u2019 wild water amusement park once stood ; and office buildings in maryland and suburban boston .\na review of the company\u2019s financial results over two decades shows a pattern : year after year of losses , with an occasional windfall profit after a shrewd real estate deal . archon and its precursor companies have sold the sahara , hacienda and santa fe hotels , as well as land in henderson near the galleria at sunset mall , totaling more than $ 400 million .\nexhibit no . description of exhibit - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10 . 47 master lease agreement by and between videotronics , inc . and santa fe hotel , inc . dated april 15 , 1996 . ( 14 ) 10 . 48 guaranty of lease by santa fe gaming corporation dated april 15 , 1996 . ( 14 ) 10 . 49 notice , consent and acknowledgment of assignment by and between videotronics , inc . ( lessor ) , santa fe hotel , inc . ( lessee ) , pds financial corporation and the buyers dated may 9 , 1996 . ( 14 ) 10 . 50 master lease agreement by and between pds financial corporation and santa fe hotel , inc . dated may 30 , 1996 . ( 15 ) 10 . 51 lease schedule no . 1 by and between pds financial corporation and santa fe hotel , inc . dated may 30 , 1996 . ( 15 ) 10 . 52 purchase / renewal option by and between pds financial corporation and santa fe hotel , inc . dated may 30 , 1996 . ( 15 ) 10 . 53 amended and restated hacienda adventure club acquisition and assignment agreement by and among hacienda hotel inc . , resorts marketing international alpine - oasis membership , l . l . c . and brett torino dated july 18 , 1996 . ( 15 ) 10 . 54 guaranty of payment and performance ( sahara gaming corporation ) dated july 18 , 1996 . ( 15 ) 10 . 55 guaranty of payment and performance ( oasis las vegas motor coach park , l . p . ) dated july 24 , 1996 . ( 15 ) 10 . 56 master lease agreement by and between cj ' s classics , inc . and santa fe hotel , inc . dated august 15 , 1996 . ( 16 ) 10 . 57 lease schedule no . 1 by and between cj ' s classics , inc . and santa fe hotel , inc . dated august 15 , 1996 . ( 16 ) 10 . 58 purchase / renewal option by and between cj ' s classics , inc . and santa fe hotel , inc . dated august 15 , 1996 . ( 16 ) 10 . 59 master lease agreement by and between cj ' s classics , inc . and pioneer hotel , inc . dated august 15 , 1996 . ( 16 ) 10 . 60 lease schedule no . 1 by and between cj ' s classics , inc . and pioneer hotel , inc . dated august 15 , 1996 . ( 16 )\nexhibit no . description of exhibit - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10 . 61 purchase / renewal option by and between cj ' s classics , inc . and pioneer hotel , inc . dated august 15 , 1996 . ( 16 ) 10 . 62 option agreement by and between santa fe gaming corporation and pat clark dated november 13 , 1996 . ( 16 ) 10 . 63 master lease agreement by and between videotronics , inc . and santa fe hotel inc . dated september 16 , 1996 . ( 16 ) 10 . 64 lease schedule no 1 by and between videotronics , inc . and santa fe hotel inc . dated september 16 , 1996 . ( 16 ) 10 . 65 purchase / renewal option by and between videotronics , inc . and santa fe hotel inc . dated september 16 , 1996 . ( 16 ) 10 . 66 guaranty of lease ( santa fe gaming corporation ) dated september 16 , 1996 . ( 16 ) 10 . 67 notice , consent and acknowledgment of assignment by and between videotronics , inc . ( lessor ) , santa fe hotel , inc . ( lessee ) and pds financial corporation ( assignee ) dated september 16 , 1996 . ( 16 ) 10 . 68 amendment to note purchase agreement by and among santa fe gaming corporation , sahara las vegas corp . and sunamerica life insurance company dated as of december 27 , 1996 . ( 16 ) 10 . 69 employment agreement by and between santa fe gaming corporation and thomas k . land dated october 1 , 1996 . ( 17 ) 10 . 70 sahara las vegas corp . tranche a note due december 15 , 1999 , dated july 31 , 1997 ( 18 ) 10 . 71 casino properties guaranty dated july 29 , 1997 ( 18 ) 10 . 72 sahara resorts guaranty dated july 29 , 1997 ( 18 ) 10 . 73 hacienda hawaiian guaranty dated july 29 , 1997 ( 18 ) 10 . 74 first amendment to company security agreement dated july 29 , 1997 ( 18 ) 10 . 75 sahara resorts pledge agreement dated july 29 , 1997 ( 18 ) 10 . 76 company pledge agreement dated july 29 , 1997 ( 18 )\nthe driver is esplanade capital llc , a boston - based investment fund that has been trying to buy the company for almost two years . it first offered to buy all of archon\u2019s outstanding shares in march 2013 , for $ 17 . 50 a share . it raised the offer to $ 18 . 50 , then $ 19 . 25 and , last august , to $ 21 . 65 per share .\nsales for 2001 were considerably lower , by almost 63 percent , than for 2000 because of the sale of the santa fe hotel and the resulting loss of its gambling revenues . the $ 48 million in sales for the year , however , was augmented by the profit from the hotel sale , giving archon a net profit for the year of $ 87 . 2 million . the company showed a loss of $ 9 . 3 million in 2002 . much of the loss was due to a decrease in gambling revenues at the pioneer . archon management blamed this revenue decline on the growth of native american casinos in southern california , arizona , and new mexico , which was hurting the laughlin casino business generally . the year 2003 saw a further decline in revenues to $ 46 . 1 million and a net loss of $ 8 . 9 million .\n19 . adv parttwo \u2022 adv parttwo - our \u201cbrochure\u201d is the required submission to the securities and exchange commission ( sec ) by professional investment advisors that specify the investment style , assets under management and key officers of the firm . the form must be updated annually and be made available as public record for companies managing in excess of $ 25 million ; \u2022 archon delivers adv parttwo to all prospective clients and offers clients annual updates .\nat first blush , there doesn\u2019t seem to be much happening . the company has its headquarters in laughlin where it manages the pioneer , a casino and 414 - room hotel . the company has acknowledged the pioneer\u2019s market is in slow decline and the prospects aren\u2019t great . archon owns some investment property in las vegas and in dorchester , mass . it recently sold an investment property in gaithersburg , md . , for $ 76 . 3 million .\ncertain transactions . none of the archon group may make a public offering of its securities without the approval of the commission if the proceeds therefrom are intended to be used to construct , acquire or finance gaming facilities in nevada , or retire or extend obligations incurred for such purposes . such approval , if given , will not constitute a recommendation or approval of the investment merits of the securities offered . any public offering requires the approval of the commission .\n6 . we let \u201cmr . market\u201dtell us whatto do \u2022 archon doesn\u2019t predict the future . \u2022 we use an objective , proven , proprietary set of fundamental and technical rules that tell us when and how to allocate your investments . \u2022 we monitor financial markets in real time . \u2022 we have the nerve to pull the trigger when it\u2019s time to buy and sell . \u2022 trading by a set of disciplined rules takes hope , fear and greed out of our decision making process .\nprior to fiscal 2007 , the company had loaned approximately $ 1 . 4 million to duke\u0092s \u0096 sparks ( \u0093duke\u0092s\u0094 ) , a nevada limited - liability company . the company , through its wholly - owned subsidiary , archon sparks management company , operated duke\u0092s casino . christopher lowden , son of paul w . lowden , was a limited partner in the company that was a managing member of duke\u0092s . the company also acquired a $ 100 , 000 class b member interest in duke\u0092s . in december 2003 , duke\u0092s closed its casino operations .\ngiven the slap - happy way in which mrs . lowden\u2019s campaign finances have been handled \u2014 it prematurely spent $ 18k in general - election funds and her personal - finance report to the senate ethics committee is having to be redone after nearly 20 material omissions were uncovered \u2014 it\u2019s hardly any surprise that archon and its shareholders are frequently at each others\u2019 throats . as the ex - president of what\u2019s now santa fe station , if mrs . lowden makes it through to november , we\u2019ll be treated to the interesting experiment of a casino boss running for national office .\nexhibit no . description of exhibit - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10 . 22 second amendment to lease agreement , made as of december 27 , 1993 , by sahara parkville , inc . and the city of parkville , missouri ( 8 ) 10 . 23 landlord ' s consent , estoppel certificate and third amendment to lease agreement , entered into on december 27 , 1993 , by and between the city of parkville , missouri , sahara parkville , inc . , ibj schroeder bank & trust company , and santa fe hotel inc . ( 8 ) 10 . 24 fourth amendment to lease agreement , made as of january 18 , 1994 by sahara parkville , inc and the city of parkville , missouri ( 8 ) 10 . 25 fifth amendment to lease agreement , made as of january 18 , 1994 , by sahara parkville , inc . and the city of parkville , missouri ( 8 ) 10 . 26 sixth amendment to lease agreement dated june 30 , 1995 by sahara parkville , inc . , and the city of parkville , missouri . ( 11 ) 10 . 27 development agreement by sahara parkville , inc . and the city of parkville , missouri ( 8 ) 10 . 28 amendment to development agreement , dated january 18 , 1994 , by sahara parkville , inc . and the city of parkville , missouri ( 8 ) 10 . 29 second amendment to development agreement , dated october 28 , 1994 , by sahara parkville , inc . and the city of parkville , missouri ( 8 ) 10 . 30 third amendment to development agreements dated june 30 , 1995 by sahara parkville , inc . and the city of parkville , missouri . ( 11 ) 10 . 31 agreement for purchase and sale dated as of january 10 , 1995 by and among hacienda hotel inc . , sahara gaming corporation , as guarantor , and william g . bennett . ( 9 ) 10 . 32 letter of modification and clarification by and between hacienda hotel inc . , sahara gaming corporation , as guarantor , and william g . bennett dated march 3 , 1995 . ( 10 ) 10 . 33 assignment and consent to assignment of agreement for purchase and sale dated january 10 , 1995 by and among hacienda hotel inc . , sahara gaming corporation , as guarantor , and william g . gennett to circus circus enterprises , inc . dated march 5 , 1995 . ( 10 ) 10 . 34 sale and purchase contract dated november 7 , 1995 by and between sahara gaming corporation and argasy gaming company . ( 12 )\ncommencing december 15 , 2003 , sfhi , llc , owned by sfhi , inc . , a wholly owned subsidiary of the company , and avalon bay communities , inc . a maryland corporation ( \u0093avalon bay\u0094 ) , entered into various agreements wherein the parties jointly sought certain approvals and consents from the city of gaithersburg , maryland ( the \u0093city\u0094 ) , of plans to develop a 51 - acre parcel of land ( the \u0093property\u0094 ) located within the city and now owned by the company . the preliminary agreements stated that if the company and avalon bay were successful in obtaining the necessary developmental approvals and consents , the company would then sell the property to avalon bay . while preliminary discussions with the city have not been successful and the required approvals have not been obtained , efforts continue in this regard .\n4 . why archon ? while most successful people could become accomplished investors , it takes a substantial commitment of time , energy and experience to achieve superior risk adjusted results : \u2022 experience : mr . paul has 25 + years experience managing stock , bond and option portfolios ; \u2022 perspective : ability to weed out market noise from important information ; \u2022 trading by disciplined , proven fundamental and technical trading rules ; \u2022 alignment of interests : competitve management fees with no commissions ; \u2022 opportunity to benefit from rising and falling markets taking profits / reducing risk in overbought market tops and buying back in after the markets show signs of strength ; \u2022 risk management controls ; \u2022 unemotional buying and selling decisions ; \u2022 active monitoring of portfolio positions and markets to take advantage of market opportunities .\nin 1995 , lowden retrenched his operations . his first step was to sell off the hacienda for $ 80 million to former circus circus chairman and ceo william bennett . by june 1995 , lowden and bennett had struck a new deal . bennett bought the sahara for $ 193 million ; under terms of the deal , lowden took possession of an undeveloped , 27 - acre parcel on the vegas strip . by the time bennett imploded the hacienda on new year ' s eve 1996 , in order to make room for an $ 800 million hotel - casino megacomplex , lowden had renamed his company to reflect its new focus . the stripped - down company , now named santa fe gaming corporation , completed its first year of operations with revenues of $ 148 . 4 million . a $ 40 million gain from the sahara sale helped the company achieve its first profitable year , with a profit of $ 9 . 7 million , of the decade .\nthe company issued the preferred stock when it was known as sahara gaming corp . in addition to the pioneer , the company owned the sahara and santa fe casinos . the sahara was sold to late gaming pioneer william bennett in 1995 and the santa fe was sold to station casinos in 2000 .\nd . e . shaw spokeswoman darcy bradbury said the company couldn\u2019t comment on the lawsuit .\nexhale nevada ceo pete findley talks about the one year anniversary of the legalization of recreational marijuana in nevada . ( k . m . cannon / las vegas review - journal )\nfinancial advisors talk about saving trends among young adults . ( bailey schulz / las vegas review - journal )\npresident donald trump made his fortune in real estate , but by slapping tariffs on imports from close allies , developers in las vegas and other cities could get hit hard .\nbarry yost , co - owner of precision tube laser , llc , places a metal pipe into the trulaser tube 5000 laser cutting machine on wednesday , june 20 , 2018 , in las vegas . bizuayehu tesfaye / las vegas review - journal @ bizutesfaye\nthe director of the nevada film office discusses its revamped locations database and how it will affect local businesses . ( bailey schulz / las vegas review - journal )\nunlike most house flippers , the company aims to make money from transaction costs rather than from selling homes for more than their purchase price .\ngondolier marciano sings a the classic italian song\nvolare\nas he leads guests through the canals of the venetian in las vegas . ( k . m . cannon / las vegas review - journal )\ntexas homebuilder d . r . horton bought 43 lots in rural logandale . ( eli segall / las vegas review - journal )\nexperts discuss nevada ' s indoor farming industry . ( bailey schulz / las vegas review - journal )\nmonths after developer steve witkoff bought the fontainebleau last summer , he unveiled plans to turn the mothballed hotel into a marriott - managed resort called the drew . but if richard \u201cboz\u201d bosworth\u2019s plans didn\u2019t fall through , the north las vegas strip tower could have become a waldorf astoria with several floors of timeshare units . ( eli segall / las vegas review - journal )\nrossi ralenkotter , ceo of the lvcva , on tuesday confirmed a las vegas review - journal report that he is preparing to retire . richard n . velotta / las vegas review - journal\ncousins maine lobster food truck company will open inside las vegas\u2019 two newest smith\u2019s at skye canyon park drive and u . s . highway 95 , and at warm springs road and durango drive . cousins currently sells outside some las vegas smith\u2019s stores and at fremont street and las vegas boulevard . ( k . m . cannon / las vegas review - journal )\nlawrence yun , chief economist at the national association of realtors , gives homebuyers a pulse on the las vegas housing market . ( eli segall / las vegas review - journal )\nthe company is planning to add six solar projects in nevada , along with the state ' s first major battery energy storage capacity . bailey schulz / las vegas review - journal"]}
{"id": 55162, "summary": [{"text": "dean foods is an american food and beverage company and the largest dairy company in the united states .", "topic": 31}, {"text": "headquartered in dallas , texas , the company maintains plants and distributors in the united states .", "topic": 38}, {"text": "dean foods has 66 manufacturing facilities in 32 u.s. states and distributes its products across all 50 .", "topic": 31}, {"text": "the company 's 58 brands include dairypure , trumoo , friendly 's , mayfield , dean 's , meadow gold , tuscan and alta dena . ", "topic": 31}], "title": "dean foods", "paragraphs": ["now the biggest processor and distributor of dairy products , suiza foods acquires dean foods , soon adopting the much - loved dean foods brand .\nwhen it comes to foods and beverages you can trust , dean foods brands are the natural choice .\ndean foods ( df ) raises ownership stake in good karma foods , in which it made a minority investment in may 2017 . this reflects dean foods ' solid brand building strategy .\ninvestment marks dean foods ' commitment to plant - based foods and beverages dallas and boulder , colo . . . .\n12 . 2008 \uf076 dean foods issued first corporate responsibility report 2009 \uf076 dean foods acquired alpro , a european leader in soy - based products 2012 \uf076 the whitewave foods company ( nyse : wwav ) , a wholly owned subsidiary of dean foods company , completed initial public offering 2013 \uf076 dean foods sold the morningstar foods division to saputo inc . ( tsx : sap ) . \uf076 dean foods completed the spin - off of the whitewave foods company ( nyse : wwav ) and divests the remaining shares . 13\nfree post earnings research report : dean foods\u2019 quarterly earnings advanced 7 . 69 %\nsee what the ihs markit score report has to say about dean foods co .\ndexheimer , ellen ,\ndean dynasty ,\ndairy foods , november 1991 .\n11 . 2004 \uf076 dean foods acquired horizon organic holding corporation , maker of a full line of organic milk and dairy products . \uf076 dean foods consolidated silk , horizon organic\u00ae and other branded businesses such as whitewave foods company 2005 \uf076 dean foods spun off dean specialty foods group , which included pickles , dips , dressings and foodservice products as treehouse foods 2006 \uf076 standard & poor ' s announced that dean foods will be added to the s & p 500 index 2007 \uf076 dean foods profits dropped due to the global financial crisis , due to increase of raw materials and price wars for it . 12\ncelebrating decades of success , the company is renamed . dean foods company is born .\ndean foods co . ,\nwall street journal , august 22 , 1989 .\ndean foods completes purchase ,\nwall street journal , may 1 , 1991 .\ndean foods completes purchase ,\nwall street journal , november 21 , 1991 .\nfor 15 years , we\u2019ve helped develop national and regional dairy brands for dean foods .\ndean , howard ,\ndean foods to acquire marie ' s salad dressings ,\npr newswire , may 7 , 1997 .\ndallas , jan . 23 , 2018 / prnewswire / \u2014 dean foods company . . .\ndean foods sells almost 10 million cartons of nutritious milk to schools on every school day .\ndean foods ' poison pill ,\nwall street journal , december 11 , 1989 .\ndean foods consumer affairs p . o . box 961447 el paso , tx 79996 deanfoods @ urltoken\ndean foods ( df ) down 2 . 2 % since earnings report : can it rebound ?\ninvestment marks dean foods ' commitment to plant - based foods and beverages dallas and boulder , colo . , july 2 , 2018 / prnewswire / - - dean foods company ( nyse : df ) today announced it has increased its ownership . . .\nthe dean foods suit joins several high - profile cases recently to question health claims made on products ranging from pomegranate juice to toddler formula . dean foods could not be reached for immediate comment tuesday morning .\ndean foods is proud to introduce new dairypure \u00ae brand white milk from our trusted regional dairy brands .\ndean foods company announces upcoming webcast of fourth quarter and full - year 2017 earnings conference . . .\nosterland , andrew ,\ndean foods : indigestion ,\nfinancial world , april 25 , 1995 .\nnow leading natural / organic foods retailer whole foods market has decided to shift its soymilk offerings back towards organic .\ndean foods company , a food and beverage company , processes and distributes milk , and other dairy and dairy case products in the united states . dean foods\u2019s insiders have invested 15 . 29k sharesread more . . .\ndean foods gets license for ' guilt free ' products ,\nfrozen food age , march 1994 .\nthe company ' s name was changed to comstock michigan fruit in 1998 when dean foods acquired the plant .\n\u201cdean foods said , oh , we agree you have a culture , we agree with the principles , \u201d he said . \u201cthat\u2019s how i agreed to stay with dean foods and to run silk after its acquisition . \u201d\na spokeswoman for dean foods said :\ncertain subsidiaries of dean foods and b . s . a . international , s . a . , a company under common control with groupe lactalis , have entered into an agreement in which b . s . a . international will acquire dean foods ' rachel ' s united kingdom business .\ndean foods\u2019 acquisition of foremost farms\u2019 two dairy processing plants in de pere and waukesha , wis . , eliminated an aggressive competitor against dean foods , the department said . dean foods and foremost farms were the first and fourth largest milk processors in northeastern illinois , the upper peninsula of michigan ( the up ) and wisconsin , respectively . dean foods now has approximately 57 percent of the market for processed milk in northeastern illinois , the up and wisconsin .\nmilk and dairy company dean foods said monday it will move its corporate office into leased space inside cityplace dallas .\ndean foods ( nyse : df ) shares were soaring nearly 14 percent tuesday after the food and beverage giant reported a first - quarter earnings - and - sales beat . what happened dean foods reported earnings per . . .\ndean foods\u2019 strengthened its ice cream offerings with the 2016 acquisition of friendly\u2019s . friendly\u2019s bolstered dean foods\u2019 market position in the northeast us and provides a platform for nationwide expansion . dean foods also is looking to expand the mayfield creamery product line in the southern us . another step to sell higher margin products is dean\u2019s 50 - 50 production and distribution partnership with organic valley and its line of organic fairy products .\nso dean foods is eliminating the\nschepps\nname in dallas . well , that doesn ' t seem right .\ndean foods ' ( df ) focus on cost reduction and productivity should help it offset input inflation and volume softness .\ndean foods to cut 840 jobs and close 13 plants ,\nnew york times , may 29 , 1996 .\nfree post earnings research report : dean foods\u2019 quarterly earnings advanced 7 . 69 % 2018 - 06 - 14t07 : 03\nnews about the dean foods company , including commentary , financial data and archival articles published in the new york times .\ndean foods also remains on track to close 10 - 15 % of its plants in an effort to reduce costs .\nthis transaction allows dean foods to grow the core elements of its portfolio that will yield the greatest return for shareholders .\nbeyond enriching lives , we believe dean foods can play an important role in enriching communities , good causes and the environment .\nexpanding our range of brands , dean foods acquires friendly\u2019s \u00ae and embarks on a successful joint venture with organic valley \u00ae .\nandrews , nina ,\nfinancial officer named president of dean foods ,\nnew york times , january 2 , 1989 .\ncrown , judith ,\ndean foods catches a chill ,\ncrain ' s chicago business , september 18 , 1989 .\ndean foods to post an earnings record for its latest year ,\nwall street journal , july 17 , 1990 .\naccelerating enterprise - wide cost productivity dallas , nov . 7 , 2017 / prnewswire / - - dean foods company . . .\ndean foods co . : a big processor survives a dry spell ,\nbarron ' s , april 10 , 1989 .\noloroso , arsenio ,\ndean foods ' dry spell ends ,\ncrain ' s chicago business , july 29 , 1991 .\ndallas \u2014 dean foods co . is forming a joint venture with cropp , an organic farmer cooperative and owner of the organic valley brand . the partnership will bring organic milk to retailers through dean foods\u2019 processing plants and refrigerated direct - store delivery distribution system .\nin 2017 , dean foods will introduce new formulations across numerous ice cream varieties sold under the mayfield and dean\u2019s brands , and packaging will \u201cget a fresh look , \u201d mr . scozzafava said .\nso dean foods is eliminating the\nschepps\nname in dallas . well , that doesn ' t seem right . | dallas observer\ndallas , may 9 , 2018 dean foods company ( nyse : df ) announced today that its board of directors declared . . .\ndean foods expects to split stock , boost payout , as profit rises ,\nwall street journal , july 17 , 1991 .\nin trading on the new york stock exchange oct . 25 , dean foods\u2019 shares surged 11 % and have edged higher since then .\ndairy giant dean foods violated consumer fraud laws by claiming that its milk does a body good , a federal lawsuit filed this week alleges .\nformer owners dean foods said it remained\nbusiness as usual\nat rachel ' s , which is understood to employ about 140 people .\nbrokers familiar with the search said dean foods considered fountain place and bank of america plaza among other downtown buildings with significant square footage available .\ncompany lowers full - year adjusted eps guidance dallas , aug . 8 , 2017 / prnewswire / - - dean foods company . . .\nsilk\u2019s standards have been completely eroded by whitewave ( which started with dean foods ) , which is especially shocking to its founder steve demos .\nthe department also alleges that the acquisition reduced competition substantially in the sale of milk to supermarkets , grocery stores , and other commercial customers throughout northeastern illinois , the up and wisconsin . dean foods\u2019 acquisition deprived these retailers of the benefits of substantial head - to - head competition between dean foods and foremost farms . further , the department said that with foremost farms eliminated as a competitor , it would be easier for dean foods to coordinate with the remaining milk processors , whose competitive decision - making dean foods has described as\nmore predictable\nand\nrational .\n\u201cadding organic valley to the current lineup of dean foods branded dairy products enables dean foods to offer retail customers the largest and most comprehensive dairy offering across multiple segments with national brands that consumers know and trust , \u201d said gregg tanner , c . e . o . of dean foods . \u201cit also allows us to further leverage our manufacturing and distribution network . we believe the dynamic and growing organic valley brand of organic milk is the perfect complement to our own category - leading dairypure and trumoo brands and gives dean foods a strong position in the organic dairy segment . \u201d\nthe plants have been sold to dean foods co . , of dallas , the nation ' s largest processor of milk and other dairy products .\ndallas , may 8 , 2018 / prnewswire / - - dean foods company ( nyse : df ) today reported first quarter 2018 . . .\nlet ' s see if dean foods company ( df ) stock is a good choice for value - oriented investors right now from multiple angles .\nprincipal subsidiaries : bell dairy products , inc . ; cream o ' weber dairy , inc . ; creamland dairies , inc . ; dean pickle & specialty products company ; dean foods vegetable company ; dean dairy products company ; dean foods company ; dean foods amboy ; dfc transportation company ; fairmont products ; liberty dairy company ; long life dairy products ; mayfield dairy , inc . ; mcarthur dairy , inc . ; meadow brook dairy company ; price ' s creameries ; reiter dairy , inc . ; rod ' s food products ; ryan milk company , inc . ; t . g . lee foods , inc . ; verifine dairy products corporation .\ndallas , march 7 , 2018 / prnewswire / - - dean foods company ( nyse : df ) announced today that its board of . . .\ndallas , feb . 26 , 2018 / prnewswire / - - dean foods company ( nyse : df ) today reported fourth quarter and . . .\ndallas , jan . 10 , 2018 / prnewswire / - - dean foods company ( nyse : df ) today announced that food and . . .\ndallas , aug . 22 , 2017 / prnewswire / - - dean foods company ( nyse : df ) today announced that chris bellairs . . .\nthe asking lease rate for space in cityplace is $ 24 per square foot , plus electricity . dean foods will occupy floors 34 through 40 in the 42 - floor , 1 . 2 - million - square - foot building . dean foods occupies about 150 , 000 square feet at its current location .\ndallas , april 18 , 2018 / prnewswire / - - dean foods company ( nyse : df ) will host a live webcast of its . . .\ndallas , nov . 8 , 2017 / prnewswire / - - dean foods company ( nyse : df ) announced today that its board of . . .\ndallas , aug . 9 , 2017 / prnewswire / - - dean foods company ( nyse : df ) announced today that its board of . . .\ndallas , july 12 , 2017 / prnewswire / - - dean foods company ( nyse : df ) will host a live webcast of its . . .\nover time , the branded milk strategy is expected to help dean foods with its net price realization . pricing efforts have been under way for two years .\ndallas , june 22 , 2017 ( prnewswire ) \u2014 dean foods company announced thursday that it has acquired uncle matt ' s organic , a leading organic juice company . uncle matt ' s organic will continue operating the business out of its offices in clermont , florida , as a subsidiary of dean foods company .\nin addition to the brand , uncle matt himself \u2013 matt mclean \u2013 will be joining dean foods to continue his leadership of this brand into the future .\ndean foods is a delaware corporation with its principal place of business in dallas . it is one of the largest food and beverage producers in the united states , with revenues of $ 12 . 5 billion in 2008 . dean foods\u2019 dairy group is the country\u2019s largest processor and distributor of milk and other dairy products .\nadjusted earnings at dean foods co . were higher in the third quarter ended sept . 30 , helped in part by ebbing pressure on sales volumes . the company\u2019s strong financial results were issued in the midst of a leadership transition and against a backdrop of speculation that dean foods may be subject to a takeover bid .\nreiter , jeff ,\nall together now ,\ndairy foods , november 1991 .\ndallas , jan . 23 , 2018 / prnewswire / - - dean foods company ( nyse : df ) will host a live webcast of its . . .\ndallas , oct . 12 , 2017 / prnewswire / - - dean foods company ( nyse : df ) will host a live webcast of its . . .\ndean foods ( df ) reported earnings 30 days ago . what ' s next for the stock ? we take a look at earnings estimates for some clues .\ncnbc ' s contessa brewer reports dairy farmers across eight states are now struggling as big retailers like walmart , dean foods and kroger get into the milk business .\njedynak , beverly ,\ndean foods completes acquisition of w . b . roddenberry co . , inc . ,\npr newswire , february 1 , 1993 .\ndean foods will place all of its regional milk labels under one brand as part of a move to boost its business and tout the quality of its product .\n\u201cas part of our routine business operations , dean foods continues to evaluate all of our businesses on an ongoing basis , \u201d marguerite copel , a dean foods spokesperson , said today in an e - mailed statement to bloomberg . \u201cit would be inappropriate for us to speculate about what choices we might make in the future . \u201d\nwhen dean foods purchased the silk soymilk brand , its products were 100 % organic , which is extremely important in a gmo - dominated u . s . market .\ndean foods ( df ) down 2 . 2 % since earnings report : can it rebound ? 6 / 7 / 2018 11 : 55 : 00 am - urltoken\nprosecutors said mr . walters made more than $ 40 million from 2008 to 2014 by realizing profits and avoiding losses based on inside information he received about dean foods .\nthe financial results and conference call followed by a little more than a week media reports of a possible takeover bid for dean foods . on oct . 25 , the financial times , citing numerous unidentified sources , said hangzhou wahaha group , a chinese food and beverage distributor , had approached banks to help finance a takeover of dean foods .\nnature ' s path foods u . s . a . inc . fine natural food products\nmans , jack ,\nhey , big spender !\ndairy foods , november 1991 .\notto , alison ,\na prognosis of progress ,\ndairy foods , april 1986 .\nafter moving to a purpose - built factory in aberystwyth , it was sold to horizon in 1999 and then it was bought by dean foods , of dallas , texas .\nmr . mickelson made roughly $ 1 million trading dean foods shares ; he agreed to forfeit those profits in a related civil case brought by the securities and exchange commission .\nbyrne , harlan s . ,\ndean foods co . : diversification paying off for big seller of dairy products ,\nbarron ' s , may 7 , 1990 .\nthe ice cream market enjoyed a 2 % volume gain year - to - date , versus the same period in 2015 . dean foods holds a 10 % market share .\ndean\u2019s : available throughout pennsylvania , ohio , indiana , illinois , and wisconsin .\nmr . mickelson was also mentioned during the trial as someone who had traded in dean foods shares and once owed nearly $ 2 million in gambling debts to mr . walters .\nlingle , rick ,\na tale of two lines ,\ndairy foods , august 1991 .\nrod bacon , vice president of operations for dean specialty foods , based in green bay , wis . , said the drinks were made for other companies , using their brand names .\njoining dean foods allows me to continue to nurture the brand i started nearly 20 years ago ,\nsaid mclean .\nour mission has always been to produce the highest quality organic juices . becoming part of dean foods will allow us to bring organic to consumers at a scale that supports the organic farming community and increasing consumer interests at the same time .\nmr . scozzafava further simplified the approach dean is taking with its flagship milk brand .\nthe department\u2019s lawsuit not only seeks to undo the 2009 deal but also requires dean foods to notify the department at least 30 days prior to any future acquisition involving a milk processing operation .\nbyrne , harlan s . ,\ndean foods co . : seesaw markets don ' t slow its trek to another record year ,\nbarron ' s , june 3 , 1991 .\n2016 saw dean foods exploring new revenue streams . the company acquired ice cream brand friendly\u2019s and established a joint venture with organic valley to distribute the brand\u2019s dairy products . on the company\u2019s fourth - quarter earnings call in february 2017 , dean foods\u2019 executives discussed how mergers , acquisitions , and investments could help balance the variable price of milk and ebb and flow of that business .\ndean foods has built up its business partly by acquiring local brands . among its stable of brands are tuscan , garelick farms , and pet dairy . it spun off its whitewave brand , which makes silk almond milk and other products , in 2013 . dean also sold its morningstar foods division , which makes coffee creamers , sour cream , and other products , in 2013 .\nat dean foods , more than 16 , 000 people work to make our vision of a healthy future come to life , both in our dallas headquarters and plants across the u . s .\nnew york ( ap ) \u2014 dean foods will place all of its regional milk labels under one brand as part of a move to boost its business and tout the quality of its product .\norganic consumers , activists and advocates were taken aback by the december 2012 that earthbound farm , the largest grower of organic produce in the united states , was preparing to be sold to whitewave foods , a company whose ceo is the former ceo of the massive pro - gmo food corporation dean foods .\nwhen you see dean\u2019s \u00ae on the label , you know it\u2019s right for your table .\n\u2014dean ' s : available throughout pennsylvania , ohio , indiana , illinois , and wisconsin .\nin addition , bloomberg news service reported today ( september 1 , 2010 ) that there was speculation on wall street that groupe danone , the french dairy giant , was interested in acquiring dean foods .\nwhile whitewave is said to support gmo labeling according to earthbound pr reps , it is well worth noting than dean foods has donated hundreds of thousands of dollars against gmo labeling in the past , including $ 253 , 000 against the california labeling campaign in 2012 . and considering that dean foods\u2019 reps are now at whitewave , it\u2019s hard to trust their commitment to protecting organic standards , isn\u2019t it ?\nin 2000 dean foods invested $ 3 million for a system to treat effluent from the plant ' s production process before it went to the benton harbor - st . joseph joint wastewater treatment plant .\nhorwich , andrea ,\nboosting sales by boning up on calcium ,\ndairy foods , october 1986 .\nschexnayder , karla ,\n' whey ' ahead of the game ,\ndairy foods , march 1991 .\ndean foods company is one of the leading processors and distributors of various dairy products in the united states . it was started in 1925 with the purchase of the pecatonica marketing company and was later named to dean foods company . the company has two divisions and sells milk food and beverage products from more than 50 local and regional brands . with a workforce of more than 26 , 000 employees , dean foods company has more than 100 operating plants in the united states . some of the brands the company offers are mountain high , brown s dairy , robinson dairy , berkeley farms and meadow brook .\nthe 50 / 50 joint venture will serve as a strategic growth platform for both companies , dean foods said . cropp ( cooperative of regions organic producer pools ) will provide a portfolio of organic valley products as well as access to an organic milk supply from its dairy farmers . dean foods will provide processing services and distribution through its refrigerated distribution network . both companies will leverage their sales experience to drive distribution . dean foods brings experience in such retail channels as large format , dollar store and convenience store , the company said , while organic valley brings expertise in the natural channel , emerging markets and specialty distributors .\nthe department\u2019s complaint alleges that the transaction reduced competition substantially in the sale of milk to school districts in the up and wisconsin . dean foods and foremost farms were the two best - situated processors from which to purchase milk for numerous school districts in the up and wisconsin . after dean foods\u2019 acquisition of foremost farms\u2019 consumer products division , these districts have been left with a monopoly provider . there are also a substantial number of school districts in the region for which dean foods and foremost farms were two of only three recent or likely future bidders . these school districts have been left with only two choices after the acquisition .\n- - - - - - ,\nsmall niche , big potential ,\ndairy foods , may 1991 .\ndean foods , the manufacturer of silk , the top - selling soymilk drink , was first \u201couted\u201d in cornucopia\u2019s may 2009 report , behind the bean : the heroes and charlatans of the natural and organic soy foods industry , for switching its soybean sourcing from american farms to cheaper organic beans from china . later in 2009 , cornucopia revealed that dean foods had then largely abandoned organic soybeans altogether , stealthily changing the soybeans in their core silk product line from organic to less expensive conventionally grown soybeans that the company was calling \u201cnatural . \u201d\nhe left his post running company operations not long after selling to dean foods along with most of silk\u2019s green - focused management , saying silk was now about \u201cgreen , with the dead presidents on it . \u201d\na documentary airing in canada called \u2018the green giants\u2019 detailed what demos believed was a betrayal by engles and dean foods over his silk brand , a popular and green company that represented his life\u2019s work and mission .\n14 . \uf076 dean foods became a giant via an exceptionally well - executed acquisition strategy that gave a critical mass to develop an advantaged route to market and low cost base for milk . \uf076 the scale of their milk business , together with the strong customer links inherent in a private - label - dominated category , was then leveraged to expand into better branded sections of the chiller cabinet . \uf076 their various skill - sets : acquisitions , customer relations and brand building , are now required in order to thrive in today\u2019s retail environment . \uf076 dean foods had shown the benefits of taking the initiative to create their own future . the proceeds from the ipo and the sale of morningstar foods are going to pay down debt . this substantially strengthens dean foods\u2019 balance sheet and gives a greater flexibility to make big moves in building dean and whitewave 15\nsaying that its relationship with dean foods had \u201cchilled , \u201d whole foods indicated it was bringing in a new branded organic soymilk partner , earth balance . the national retailer also told the denver post , in an august 27 story , that it wanted earth balance\u2019s soymilk products to contain only domestically grown soybeans carrying the organic label .\ndespite its status as an independent company , whitewave is owned by gregg engles , the former ceo of dean foods , who seems to still have a special affinity for and a huge stake in his former company .\nat dean foods , we\u2019re proud to be one of the nation\u2019s largest distributors of dairy products . but , more than that , we\u2019re proud our food and beverages are welcome guests in homes and refrigerators across the nation .\ndeutsche bank analysts lost their appetite for two food companies monday , including twinkies maker hostess brands inc ( nasdaq : twnk ) and major conglomerate dean foods co ( nyse : df ) . the analyst deutsche . . .\nin march of last year , dean specialty foods moved production of most cheese sauce and pudding to its plant in dixon , ill . , putting about 50 of the benton harbor plant ' s employees out of work .\nthe plants sold to dean have been part of foremost and its predecessor cooperatives for nearly 80 years .\ndean foods , and its whitewave division , received media scrutiny , and industry condemnation , this past spring for not notifying retailers or changing the upc codes , when they quietly switched to conventional soybeans in their core - products .\ndean foods is an equal opportunity employer . all qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race , color , religion , sex , sexual orientation , gender identity , national origin , disability or protected veteran status .\nthe vast majority of them were not happy with the news , even as earthbound social media and pr reps began responding to customer concerns with the same response , that whitewave \u201cis not a part of dean foods anymore . \u201d\nin january 1997 the company announced the selection of phil marineau , the former head of quaker oats ' gatorade unit , as president and coo . marineau replaced thomas l . rose , who retired from those positions but maintained a position as vice - chairman of the board . analysts applauded the selection of marineau for his extensive experience in packaged foods marketing , an area in which dean was not traditionally strong . said analyst john mcmillin of prudential securities ,\nas a dean foods stockholder , i am thrilled that dean could find such a qualified person .\nlondon , uk / accesswire / june 14 , 2018 / if you want access to our free earnings report on dean foods co . ( nyse : df ) , all you need to do is sign up now by clicking the following link urltoken on may 08 , 2018 , dean foods reported financial results for the first quarter of 2018 ending march 31 , 2018 . the company surpassed analysts ' estimates for earnings as well as revenue in q1 fy18 .\nwe take nature\u2019s most nutritious products and turn them into wholesome , flavorful foods and beverages that promote growth and healthier lives .\nat one point , mr . davis said , mr . walters provided him with the bat phone to use while communicating about dean foods , adding that later he had thrown it into a creek after federal agents visited his home .\nmr . davis also testified that mr . walters sometimes spoke in code , using \u201cdallas cowboys\u201d to refer to dean foods and asking \u201chow\u2019s the milkman doing ? \u201d when inquiring about the company , then the country\u2019s largest dairy processor .\nthroughout 1995 dean continued its shopping spree , purchasing rio grande foods , a $ 40 million frozen vegetable processor based in texas ; noral crosetti foods , a $ 45 million frozen vegetable processor based in california ; and the salad dressing and dairy operations of merico inc . , worth about $ 70 million annually . whenever possible dean worked to consolidate operations of its new acquisitions , seeking to effect efficiencies and move production closer to retail markets to reduce transportation costs .\nchristopher j . bellairs , dean foods cfo added that while the company was certainly open to acquisitions , it was also considering joint ventures and \u201cother forms of deals and structures that allow us to partner with very strong brands . \u201d\nsoon your regional milk brand might be getting a bit of an image makeover , as dean foods says it\u2019s taking all 31 of its brands and pushing them under one national umbrella in an effort to unite against struggling milk sales .\nwith 282 employees , the plants will continue operating and buying milk from foremost farms , according to dean .\nthe wisconsin - based farm policy research group discovered target nationally advertised silk soymilk in newspapers with the term \u201corganic\u201d pictured on the carton\u2019s label , when in fact the manufacturer , dean foods , had quietly shifted their products away from organics .\non the 31 may 2018 , dean foods company ( nyse : df ) will be paying shareholders an upcoming dividend amount of $ 0 . 09 per share . however , investors must have bought the company\u2019s stock beforeread more . . .\nthe success of the trumoo brand of flavored milk has prompted the dean foods co . , dallas , texas , to start transitioning many of its regional brands to common graphics in an effort to create a uniform presence throughout the country .\nin december 2012 it was revealed that he bought 10 , 000 shares of dean\u2019s stock at an average price of $ 17 . 25 per share . also , according to forbes , mr . engles still owns a whopping 2 , 479 , 156 shares of dean foods , significantly more than the 1 , 684 , 358 he owns in whitewave .\ndean says it wanted the two foremost bottling plants to increase its presence in wisconsin . at this time , a company spokeswoman said , dean doesn ' t have plans to change the management or reduce employment at the plants .\nsam dean , sr . , was working with a brokerage firm in chicago when he decided to start his own company . as he had been brokering evaporated milk , it seemed logical to enter that business . when he founded the dean evaporated milk company in 1925 , it consisted of one plant in pecatonica , illinois . soon , two more plants were added . dean entered the fresh milk industry in the mid - 1930s , and until 1947 dean ' s market was mostly fluid milk in northern illinois . in 1947 dean also entered the ice cream business .\ndean foods markets its products through advertising and other promotions , including media , coupons , trade shows , and other promotional activities . the company has significantly increased its advertising spending in the past several years to drive consumer awareness of its national brands .\nthat many of the other executives running whitewave have held similar positions at dean foods , meaning that the fundamental decision - makers aren\u2019t much different for this \u201cnew company\u201d that also owns the silk \u201cnatural\u201d and formerly organic company as well as horizon \u201corganic\u201d milk .\nwith fluid milk volumes declining , dean foods believes a switch to more profitable branded products and reducing its large - format private label business will provide higher gross margins . increased sales of products such as ice cream and cottage cheese is to improve profitability .\nin october 2017 , dean foods will encounter a debt maturity event , requiring a $ 142 million payment . cash on hand is less than $ 50 million , so the firm is likely to drawn from one or both of its credit facilities , which together total $ 900 million . dean foods currently has $ 66 million drawn against the facilities . following a scheduled $ 65 million maturity in 2020 , no other substantial debt payments are required until 2023 , when a $ 700 million note comes due .\nselling the two plants to dean was the best way of ensuring their long - term survival , according to foremost .\nsamuel e . dean sr . purchases the pecatonica marketing company , an evaporated milk processing facility located in northwestern illinois .\nbarnett , tracy l . ,\ndean pursues consolidation strategy ,\nsanta cruz sentinel , february 4 , 1996 .\ntherrien , lois ,\ndean goes looking for a diet supplement ,\nbusiness week , march 14 , 1988 .\na major milestone for the company came in 1961 with the purchase of green bay food company . this acquisition marked dean ' s entry into the pickle business and green bay continues to lead this profitable dean division . four years later , howard m . dean , grandson of the founder and at the time a supply officer for the u . s . navy , was tapped by his uncle , who was then chairman , to join the company . howard dean became company president in 1970 , along with some other changes in management that signaled a new era for dean foods . included in that new era was an acquisition strategy - - perfected by kenneth j . douglas - - that set the stage for the company ' s next decade . most often , dean absorbed well - known regional brands and companies that were small and healthy . dean provided them with infusions of capital - - especially to upgrade facilities - - and access to marketing and management expertise .\na front - page story in the chicago tribune in july outlined a consumer survey that showed the public was unclear about the difference between natural and organic labels and that some corporations , particularly dean foods , were taking advantage of the confusion in the marketplace .\ndean foods , a company that has seen a prodigious drop in share value in 2010 , has been rumored to be looking for a buyer for its whitewave division ( silk , horizon , international delight , land o\u2019 lakes creamer and other branded products ) .\ndairy processors , such as dean foods and foremost farms , purchase raw milk from dairy farms and agricultural cooperatives to pasteurize and package the milk . the processors then distribute and sell the milk to school districts , supermarkets , grocery stores and other commercial customers .\ndean foods company ( nyse : df ) trades with a trailing p / e of 15 . 3x , which is lower than the industry average of 19 . 4x . while df might seem like an attractive stock to buy , read more . . .\ndallas , may 9 , 2018 dean foods company ( nyse : df ) announced today that its board of directors declared a quarterly dividend of $ 0 . 09 per share . the dividend is payable on may 31 , 2018 , to stockholders . . .\nin san juan , puerto rico , suiza foods makes its first dairy acquisition , marking a new era in the highly fragmented dairy industry .\n7 . \uf076 they developed a single - serve milk plastic bottle : \uf0a7 ideal for sale in school - vending machines \uf0a7 an innovation that was quickly propagated across their other regional companies \uf0a7 under the name of milk chugs \uf076 2001 ended with suiza\u2019s biggest deal to date : the acquisition of dean foods itself , for $ 1 . 5 billion . \uf0a7 this gave the company , which adopted the better - known name of dean foods , over 30 % of the us liquid milk market . \uf0a7 two - thirds of the combined suiza / dean product range was branded and one third of the range was private label \uf076 the merged company resolved its arrangement with dairy farmers of america by handing over $ 165 million and six plants where dean and suiza had overlapped 8\nat dean foods , we aim to be the most trusted source of wholesome , delicious dairy products for every occasion . we never forget how fortunate we are to be invited into your home . and we earn our place by holding ourselves to the highest standards .\nthe department of justice\u2019s antitrust division , along with state attorneys general from illinois , michigan and wisconsin , filed a lawsuit today in u . s . district court in milwaukee , seeking to require dean foods to sell the dairy processing plants it acquired from foremost farms .\ngood karma chief operating officer kevin r . o\u2019rell and rudi both previously worked whitewave while it was owned by dean foods . rudi as marketing director for silk from 2004 to 2007 while o\u2019rell was senior vice president of research and development for whitewave from 2004 to 2006 .\ni am pleased to welcome uncle matt ' s organic into the dean foods family . as a strong brand in an adjacent category , uncle matt ' s will play an important role in our growing portfolio of healthy products ,\nsaid ralph scozzafava , dean foods ceo .\ndean foods is committed to supporting uncle matt ' s product innovation efforts and their ongoing development and growth in the natural channel . moreover , our core strengths in selling and distribution will enable consumers unprecedented access to uncle matt ' s delicious , on - trend line of products . not only is the brand a great complement to our conventional portfolio , it further underscores our commitment to the organic space following our announcements of our partnership with organic valley and our recent investment in good karma ' s plant - based beverage portfolio .\nthe plant - based milk craze is even sweeping up the biggest u . s . dairy producer . dean foods co . \u2019s chief executive officer ralph scozzafava said the company is debating whether to become a majority shareholder in good karma foods , which makes milk and yogurt from flaxseed . the dairy company first announced a minority stake in boulder , colorado - based good karma in may 2017 , without sharing the dollar value .\nearth balance is not the only company that is seeking to capitalize on the consumer\u2019s hunger for authentic , organic foods . a new \u201cnatural\u201d entrant into the soymilk marketplace , 8th continent , is taking direct aim at dissatisfaction with dean\u2019s handling of silk . other soymilk manufacturers such as eden foods and organic valley are also hunting for sales to the growing legion of organic consumers . still , with dean spending upwards of $ 29 million on major media advertising ( according to the new york times ) , it will continue to flex its muscles in the marketplace .\nbut on friday , the end for what is now dean specialty foods at 248 ninth st . will come for approximately 40 workers . the company decided to get out of the diet and nutritional drink business , and the benton harbor plant was its only one making those products .\ndean foods plans to market its 31 brands of milk , some of which have been around for decades , under the new \u201cdairypure\u201d label . still , it will maintain the original names alongside the new label under the marketing plan . here\u2019s a look at some of its brands .\nhaving been in business so long , the dean specialty foods plant has workers who also have been there a long time .\nour plant ' s employees ' average seniority is over 15 years ,\nsays a letter from munao and ronda turner , human resources / safety coordinator .\nin the conference call , the dean foods\u2019 executives drilled deeper into data and how the company was faring . leading the discussion was mr . scozzafava . in september , the company announced he will succeed mr . tanner as c . e . o . , effective jan . 1 .\ndean foods canceled contracts with about 100 dairy farmers in eight states . at a national average of $ 3 . 23 a gallon , retail milk prices are lower now than ten years ago , according to the bls . ninety days ago , carilynn and curtis coombs got some unwelcome news .\nbacon , the dean specialty foods vice president , said the plant ' s equipment will be auctioned off during the first quarter of next year and then the facility - - the production and office building , two warehouses and the former research building - - will be put up for sale .\nhe said the current contract between dean and the teamsters started at the beginning of this year and was to run for five years .\nthis was a huge win for the city of dallas to keep them in the city , because they looked all over ,\npayne said . she said dean foods considered existing space and build - to - suits in the legacy / frisco area , as well as other buildings downtown .\nmore than 80 years ago , dean foods was born in america\u2019s heartland . since then , the world has changed beyond belief . but from our first milk delivery to life in the digital age , we\u2019ve maintained a refreshingly simple passion : bringing nutritious , wholesome food and beverages to every occasion .\ndean foods co . engages in the manufacture , sale , and direct - to - store distribution of fluid milk and other dairy and dairy case products . its portfolio includes the dairypure and trumoo brands , along with other regional dairy brands such as alta dena , berkeley farms , . . .\nthe class action complaint was filed in u . s . district court for the northern district of illinois . it says that the packaging of dean ' s horizon organic milk products includes claims that are not supported by science and mislead consumers into purchasing dean ' s products .\ndean foods has more than 100 manufacturing plants acquired over the past 15 years as it led consolidation of the dairy industry . its products are sold under more than 50 regional brands and a wide array of private labels , including land o ' lakes butter , horizon organic milk and silk soy milk .\ndean\u2019s hoping that shifting consumer trends towards foods that seem more natural and local will make the dairypure brand work , touting the fact that the milk ships within hours \u201cfresh from your local dairy , \u201d as well as the fact that it\u2019s tested for antibiotics and comes from cows free of growth hormones .\nnow what ' s left of the cheese sauce and pudding production is being moved to dixon , and dean is quitting the drink business .\nthe letter was mailed to the largest 100 employers in berrien county as part of an effort to find new jobs for the dean workers .\nanother challenge on the horizon is wal - mart\u2019s construction of its own dairy processing plant in indiana . the plant is to supply dairy products to some 600 stores in the midwest . wal - mart will shift an estimated 90 million gallons of production from dean to the plant in 2018 and 2019 , reducing dean\u2019s annual volume by about 4 % . dean will continue to supply walmart in other parts of the country .\nmeanwhile , dean ' s dairy division was also benefiting from increased public awareness of the health benefits of calcium . fluid milk consumption , after 20 years of stagnation , increased in 1984 and 1985 . research linking osteoporosis , or bone deterioration , to calcium - deficient diets not only gave a boost to milk sales , but generated a new product line , as dean foods quickly introduced nature ' s calcium plus and other calcium - added items .\nthe milk producer reported a $ 20 . 3 million loss in 2014 as it then dealt with high raw milk prices . milk prices have declined recently on higher production rose and lower exports . still , dean foods and its peers are still contending with a general decline in milk consumption across the nation .\ndean passed the $ 2 billion mark for the first time in 1991 . however , an excess of crops in fiscal 1992 put a squeeze on dean ' s profits in the vegetable segment . while revenues increased to $ 2 . 3 billion , net income dropped to $ 62 million , down from $ 72 . 5 million the previous year . at this time , dean ' s vegetable line was 55 percent frozen and 45 percent canned , with roughly two - thirds of its output for private labels . dairy remained dean ' s primary business , with more than 21 milk processing plants and nearly six percent of the total market , making dean a very close second to borden , the industry leader .\n8 . \uf076 the combined ice cream operation were the third - largest in the country ; with annual sales revenues of nearly $ 1 billion \uf076 suiza\u2019s morningstar foods was also combined with the non - dairy components of dean foods \uf0a7 included their highly successful range of marie\u2019s and dean\u2019s refrigerated dips \uf076 by may 2002 the purchase of white wave , makers of the leading brand in the soy beverage and food sectors . silk was made . \uf0a7 further good news on silk came in the summer when it was listed nationwide by starbucks as their sole soy beverage \uf076 also during 2002 , licensing rights across all dairy products for another strong brand , land o\u2019lakes , was acquired . \uf076 the biggest purchase was the country\u2019s leading brand of organic dairy foods , horizon organic , in january 2004 9\naccording to the report from the cornucopia institute on the whitewave company above , there are many other reasons to question their true commitment to organic foods and organic standards .\ncornucopia , wi \u2014 it\u2019s not often that family - scale farmers can go toe - to - toe with a $ 12 billion agribusiness and come out victors . but organic soybean producers , and a modestly scaled but powerful ally , the cornucopia institute , are claiming victory over dean foods in the organic marketplace .\nbut concerns over the earthbound sale are more than legitimate , especially to those who know the true history of dean foods and whitewave . and since that landmark sale , countless other popular organic companies have been sold to large corporations ( see this list ) including annie\u2019s , honest tea , dave\u2019s killer bread and many more .\ndean foods rings up 99 % of its sales in the us , where it operates manufacturing facilities in 32 states ( and distributes across all 50 states ) . the company\u2019s nationwide manufacturing and distribution capacity could be strengths as it tries to roll out products such as friendly\u2019s and mayfield ice creams across bigger regions and countrywide .\ndean foods is trying to move into higher margin products such as ice cream to lessen its dependence on low - margin milk products , particularly private - label products . the transition has been interrupted , however , by rising milk prices , declining demand , and looming competition from wal - mart , the company\u2019s biggest customer .\nby 1996 dean ' s rapid expansion into the vegetable business was taking a severe toll on earnings , as excess production , stagnant prices , and weak demand hurt vegetable processors throughout the country . dean announced that it would undergo a wholesale restructuring , closing 13 plants - - including seven vegetable plants - - eliminating 840 jobs , and hiring a consultant to examine every other aspect of its business . its recent acquisitions had made dean the third - largest vegetable processor in the united states , with vegetables accounting for 20 percent of its revenues . dean expected the restructuring to eliminate $ 50 million in costs annually . the restructuring also entailed a shift in focus , with dean reemphasizing dairy and pickles at the expense of vegetables , particularly canned vegetables .\nthrough thoughtful acquisitions and careful financial management , dean foods company has grown from a small regional dairy into a diversified food company with sales of more than $ 3 billion . dean ' s steady growth has been achieved by acquiring strong regional brands , then boosting their profits by modernizing operations and increasing productivity . the company is the leading fluid milk , frozen vegetable , and pickle processor in the united states . its brands , which include dean ' s , birds eye , freshlike , and veg - all , in addition to many regional brand names , are supplied to grocery chains , retail stores , and food service outlets . dean ' s product line includes ice cream , frozen desserts , canned vegetables , relishes , salad dressings , dips , and non - dairy creamers ."]}
{"id": 55170, "summary": [{"text": "global vectra helicorp limited ( gvhl ) is india \u2019s largest private helicopter company , with a fleet of 29 aircraft ranging from small light helicopters to medium-sized twin engined helicopters seating 4 to 15 passengers .", "topic": 29}, {"text": "company was promoted by non-resident indian businessman ravi rishi .", "topic": 32}, {"text": "the company is headquartered in mumbai at the juhu aerodrome where its offshore wing services the oil and gas industry with forward bases at visakhapatnam and rajahmundry .", "topic": 22}, {"text": "the onshore operation , covering the entire indian subcontinent , is based in new delhi and bangalore.gvhl is listed on the national stock exchange and the bombay stock exchange having iso 9001-2008 , 14001-2004 , and ohsas 18001-2007 certifications covering flight operations , engineering , safety , quality control , and commercial systems . ", "topic": 22}], "title": "global vectra helicorp", "paragraphs": ["the company history page lists out the major events in chronological order for global vectra helicorp ltd .\nglobal vectra helicorp disclosure under regulation 32 ( 1 ) of the sebi ( listing obligations and disclosure requirements ) regulations , 2015 .\nglobal vectra helicorp quartely statement on investor complaints / grievances redressal mechanism for the quarter ended 31st march , 2017 under r . . .\nglobal vectra helicorp compliance certificate under regulation 40 ( 9 ) of the sebi ( listing obligations and disclosure requirements ) regulations . . .\nglobal vectra helicorp and era sign a memorandum of understanding for helicopter emergency medical services in india : : era group inc . ( era )\nin august 2004 , vipl acquired majority stake in global helicorp and the vectra group thereby acquired control of the company . in september 20 , 2004 , the name of the company was changed to global vectra helicorp pvt ltd . in october 2004 , vectra ltd acquired the remaining 50 % stake in aaa , whereby 100 % of the shareholding was held by the vectra group .\nglobal vectra helicorp notice of board meeting to consider unaudited financial results for the quarter ended 30th september , 2017 to be held on . . .\nglobal vectra helicorp compliance certificate - regulation 7 ( 3 ) of sebi ( listing obligations and disclosure requirements ) regulation for the p . . .\nglobal vectra helicorp is india\u2019s largest private helicopter company , with a fleet of 25 aircraft . global vectra helicorp offers offshore transportation services to the oil and gas sector and through birdie , its onshore division , charter and airport shuttle services throughout the country . global vectra helicorp is a part of the vectra group of companies , which is engaged in aviation , heavy engineering , real estate , information and technology and security systems . more information is available at www . globalhelicorp . com .\nglobal vectra helicorp audited financial results for the quarter and year ended 31st march , 2017 approved by the board of directors on 24th may . . .\nglobal vectra helicorp statement of investor complaint under reg . 13 ( 3 ) of sebi ( lodr ) regulations , 2015 for quarter ended september 30 , 2016\nglobal vectra has a state of the art maintenance facility at its juhu base which is approved by dgca .\nglobal vectra helicorp ltd . , incorporated in the year 1998 , is a small cap company ( having a market cap of rs 115 . 01 crore ) operating in transport sector .\nglobal vectra helicorp limited is the largest dedicated offshore transportation services company servicing the oil & gas exploration and production sector in india . global vectra has operations in both east & west coasts serving blue chip companies such as reliance , british gas , gujarat state petroleum corporation and ongc , largest oil & gas company in the country .\nfake agent alert - all are requested to be aware of fake agents masquerading as global vectra helicorp limited ( gvhl ) employees and selling tickets on behalf of gvhl . a detailed notice has been uploaded in the news section .\ncontact address : registered office : global vectra helicorp ltd . a - 54 , kailash colony , new delhi - 110048 ph : + 91 - 11 - 43171111 fax : + 91 - 11 - 29235033 global vectra helicorp ltd . hanger no . - c - he / hf , airports authority of india , civil aerodrome , juhu , mumbai - 400054 ph : + 91 22 61409200 fax : + 91 22 61409300 e - mail : globalhelicorp @ urltoken\nglobal vectra helicorp ltd was incorporated on april 13 , 1998 as a private limited company with the name azal india pvt ltd . in march 2003 , the company became the iso 9001 - 2000 certified company through dnv . in july 22 , 2003 , the name of the company was changed to global helicorp pvt ltd . in january 24 , 2004 vectra ltd acquired 50 % stake in azal azerbaijan aviation ltd , an aircraft leasing company incorporated in ireland and which held 40 % equity in the company\nera is excited to expand its long - standing relationship with global vectra ,\nsaid paul white , senior vice president , commercial of era group .\nwe believe that the recent regulatory initiatives will facilitate the development of the emerging helicopter emergency medical services market in india by experienced operators like era and global vectra .\nglobal vectra is a leading charter service provider for pilgrimages centres in india . it has helicopter shuttle services to chardham , amarnath , vaishno devi , hemkund sahib and kedarnath .\nglobal vectra helicorp ( gvhl ) a vectra group company , is india ? \u00f3\u00f4\u00e9\u00bc\u00f4\u00e4\u00f3s largest private helicopter company , with a fleet of 29 aircraft , including bell helicopters ( bell 412 ) and eurocopters ( ec 155 , b1 , ec 135 p2 , and as 350 b3 ) . the fleet of helicopters , which range from small light helicopters to medium sized twin helicopters , offer seating capacity of 4\u201312 passengers .\nprivate charter jet operator bjets has tied up with the helicopter charter company global vectra helicorp ( gvhl ) in may 2009 to offer end\u2013to end private travel solutions to customers . under the long\u2013term memorandum of understanding ( mou ) , the companies would offer pre\u2013paid hour cards which can used seamlessly across the bjets and gvhl ? \u00f3\u00f4\u00e9\u00bc\u00f4\u00e4\u00f3s fleet .\nglobal vectra helicorp ltd . key products / revenue segments include service income which contributed rs 371 . 99 crore to sales value ( 99 . 74 % of total sales ) and other operating revenue which contributed rs . 97 crore to sales value ( 0 . 25 % of total sales ) for the year ending 31 - mar - 2017 .\nthe vectra group on friday operates eight manufacturing facilities in india , the czech republic , slovakia and britain . an electrical engineer by qualification , rishi believes in investing in business ventures which require specialised knowledge and technological expertise . in 2004 , the vectra group acquired a helicopter operating firm in india , to provide offshore transportation services to oil and gas companies . global vectra helicorp ltd , with a fleet of 23 copters , has on its clientele reliance industries , british gas and gujarat state petroleum corporation . the copters are manned by pilots recruited mostly from the defence services .\nindia\u2019s largest private helicopter company , global vectra helicorp ltd . with a fleet of 29 aircraft ranging from small , light to medium - sized twin - engine helicopter with a seating capacity of 4 to 15 passengers offers religious tourism in uttarakhand . the company is known to offer heli services to pilgrim sites namely amarnath , vaishno devi , kedarnath and hemkund sahib .\nglobal vectra helicorp limited is the largest private helicopter company in india , providing seamless , safe and accident free helicopter services for almost two decades . the spectrum of operations of the company encompasses support to india\u2019s offshore oil & gas industry , onshore operations for state governments ( vvip flying ) , election flying , heli pilgrimage and much more . the company is listed both on the . . .\nglobal vectra helicorp ltd is indias largest private offshore and onshore air - logistics helicopter company serving . the company is engaged in helicopter charter services for offshore transportation servicing the oil and gas exploration and production sector in india . they operate their onshore activities under the name of birdie and they supply helicopter services to other sectors than oil and gas , such as geotechnical surveys , tourism and corporate charters and underslung operations .\nglobal vectra helicorp limited ( gvhl ) is india\u2019s largest private helicopter company , with a fleet of 23 aircrafts , including bell helicopters ( bell 412 ) , eurocopters ( ec 155 , b1 , ec 135 p2 , and as 350 b3 ) and agustawestland helicopters ( aw 139 ) the fleet of helicopters , which range from small light helicopters to medium sized twin helicopters , offer seating capacity of 4 - 12 passengers .\nglobal vectra helicorp limited is the largest private helicopter company in india , providing seamless , safe and accident free helicopter services for almost two decades . the spectrum of operations of the company encompasses support to india\u2019s offshore oil & gas industry , onshore operations for state governments ( vvip flying ) , election flying , heli pilgrimage and much more . the company is listed both on the national stock exchange and the bombay stock exchange .\nmumbai , india and houston , tx - - ( marketwired - mar 14 , 2016 ) - global vectra helicorp ltd . ( bse code 532773 ; nse code globalvect ) (\ngvhl\n) and era group inc . ( nyse : era ) (\nera\n) announced today the signing of a memorandum of understanding ( mou ) to jointly develop helicopter emergency medical services ( hems ) for the indian market .\nin october 10 , 2005 , the company was converted into public limited company and the name was changed to global vectra helicorp ltd . during the year 2006 - 07 , the company came with the public issue and the shares were listed on the bombay stock exchange ltd and the national stock exchange ltd with effect from october 27 , 2006 . also , the company increased the total fleet size to eighteen helicopters during the year .\nmumbai , india and houston , tx - - ( marketwired ) - - 03 / 14 / 16 - - global vectra helicorp ltd . ( bse code 532773 ; nse code globalvect ) (\ngvhl\n) and era group inc . ( nyse : era ) (\nera\n) announced today the signing of a memorandum of understanding ( mou ) to jointly develop helicopter emergency medical services ( hems ) for the indian market .\nglobal vectra helicorp limited is the largest private helicopter company in india , providing seamless , safe and accident free helicopter services for almost two decades . the spectrum of operations of the company encompasses support to india\u2019s offshore oil & gas industry , onshore operations for state governments ( vvip flying ) , election flying , heli pilgrimage and much more . we are also pioneers for helicopter operations in the conduct of specialized aerial geophysical survey and most recently , for providing power industry support services .\nmilestone aviation group is the first global aircraft leasing company exclusively focused on helicopters and private jets . headquartered in dublin , ireland , and with operations in colts neck , new jersey and columbus , ohio , milestone\u2019s global aircraft leasing platform addresses the needs of a transforming marketplace . further information is available at urltoken .\nrishi has also evinced keen interest in oil exploration . the vectra group is said to have bagged a licence under new exploration licensing policy - vii in the gulf of cambay , gujarat .\nravi rishi\u2019s vectra group is the largest shareholder in tatra holdings , which owns czech truck manufacturer tatra , accused of supplying trucks at exorbitant prices to the indian army . the vectra group did not respond to an emailed questionnaire sent by business standard , though it has stated elsewhere about being \u201cdeeply concerned and anguished by the false and unfounded allegations of attempted offers to bribe , levied by gen v k singh\u201d .\nbangalore vectra house , 5th floor , no 15 , 1st main . 6th cross , gandhinagar , bangalore - 560 009 , karnataka , india tel : + 91 80 41290011 fax : + 91 80 41516422\nglobal vectra helicorp is india\u2019s largest private helicopter company with a fleet of 29 aircrafts ranging from small light helicopters to medium sized twin engined helicopters seating 4 to 15 passengers . of the aircrafts 7 are owned and rest are leased . biggest customer is ongc which is also a risk in terms of customer concentration . however , the trigger going forward is that the company has bagged a inr 550 cr 3 year contract from ongc ( urltoken ) , which is expected to start kicking in from q1fy18 . sound management with solid corporate governance ( kpmg is the auditor which is rare for a small cap ) . results for q4fy17 were also good ( urltoken )\nthrough indocopters pvt ltd , the vectra group sells and supports the advanced range of eurocopter helicopters in india . the company has mro ( maintenance , repair , overhaul ) facilities in greater noida ( uttar pradesh ) , bhubaneswar ( odisha ) , mumbai and bangalore .\n\u201cour announcement today demonstrates the breadth and global nature of the milestone business , \u201d said milestone ceo william kelly . \u201cour partnership with first - class companies both large and small provides proof of the value of our product offering and our place in the industry . \u201d\nravi rishi , chairman of the vectra group , runs 18 companies , mostly in india and eastern europe . these have interests in aviation , heavy engineering , real estate , security systems , exploration and production of oil , automotive and information technology , and services industries .\nglobal vectra helicorp limited is engaged in offering helicopter charter services for offshore transportation , servicing the oil and gas exploration and production sector . the company is also engaged in helicopter charter services for onshore transportation . it delivers a range of onshore and offshore services to various sectors , including oil and gas , religious tourism , geophysical survey , emergency services , underslung and general utility operations , and power grid maintenance . it has a fleet of over 20 aircraft , including bell helicopters ( bell 412 ) , airbus helicopters ( h155b1 , h135p2 , h130t2 and as350b3 ) , and agustawestland helicopters ( aw 139 ) . its fleet of helicopters range from small light helicopters to medium - sized twin helicopters , offering seating capacity of 5 to 15 passengers . the company also provides seismic survey , powerline inspection and maintenance , and a range of other services to a range of clientele .\nrishi , who maintains that the vectra group is always in an acquisition mode , is on the look - out for companies in the machining industry . the group wants to acquire companies which can manufacture high - end components for the aviation industry . it is also the largest shareholder in india exposition mart ltd , which aims to be a one - stop shop for cottage industry products .\n\u201cwe believe a blend of asset ownership and leasing is essential to manage our financial risk , achieve our growth targets and , most importantly , meet the needs of our customers , \u201d said jorge diaz - crespo cardona , ceo of inaer , the leading global provider of mission - critical helicopter services . \u201cmilestone offers a customised solution in the marketplace and we are proud to be amongst their first customers . \u201d\norlando , usa , march 6 , 2011 \u2013 milestone aviation group , the first global specialty finance company focused exclusively on the helicopter and private jet markets , announced today $ 205 million in transactions . with this announcement , which was made at the helicopter association international heli - expo , milestone has closed on 20 new and pre - owned helicopters totalling $ 141 million as well as signed letters of intent for an additional $ 64 million in equipment .\ndate sources : live bse and nse quotes service : tickerplant | corporate data , f & o data & historical price volume data : dion global solutions ltd . bse quotes and sensex are real - time and licensed from the bombay stock exchange . nse quotes and nifty are also real time and licenced from national stock exchange . all times stamps are reflecting ist ( indian standard time ) . by using this site , you agree to the terms of service and privacy policy .\ninaer is a global leading provider of helicopter emergency services for mission critical operations such as medical emergency services , civil protection , sea and mountain search & rescue , coast and fishing surveillance , fire fighting , training and maintenance . these services are provided for national , regional and local governments . inaer operates in spain , italy , france , united kingdom , portugal , north africa , chile and australia , and has a fleet of 298 aircraft and more than 1 , 800 employees . inaer\u2019s customers profile and concession based contract give the company a high degree of income visibility over the medium to long term period . more information is available at www . inaer . com .\nby continuing to use this site you consent to the use of cookies on your device as described in our cookie policy unless you have disabled them . you can change your cookie settings at any time but parts of our site will not function correctly without them .\nthe group stated it does not require a selling agent or agency or any person for canvassing and that it has received no formal complaint regarding the quality or performance of the tatra truck in the past 26 years , either in india or elsewhere . denying that tatra trucks were priced exorbitantly , chief executive officer ronald adams said , \u201ctatra is a vehicle specially designed for severe army use . it is unique in its construction and not a vehicle simply converted from civilian use to military use . we remain competitive globally .\na graduate from the indian institute of technology ( iit ) , rishi moved to singapore in the late 1970s . he settled in london in 1985 and soon after , decided to look east and started investing heavily in eastern european companies .\nthe group has three joint venture agreements globally - with kamaz of russia for manufacturing trucks in india , with orad of israel in the field of security and with eurocopter of france for distributing and maintaining helicopters .\nnew : get seamless access to urltoken at a great price . no additional sign - up required .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nwe will never share or display your email . you will be notified , only if others like your post .\nfor the quarter ended 31 - 03 - 2018 , the company has reported a standalone sales of rs 104 . 85 crore , up 4 . 36 % from last quarter sales of rs 100 . 46 crore and up 7 . 78 % from last year same quarter sales of rs 97 . 28 crore company has reported net profit after tax of rs - 5 . 54 crore in latest quarter .\nthe company\u2019s top management includes dr . chandrathil gouri krishnadas nair , dr . gautam sen , lt . gen . ( retd . ) s j s saighal , major gen . gurdial singh hundal . company has bsr & co . llp as its auditors as on 31 - 03 - 2018 , the company has a total of 14 , 000 , 000 shares outstanding .\ncopyright \u00a9 2018 bennett , coleman & co . ltd . all rights reserved . for reprint rights : times syndication service\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 transitional / / en\ngvhl offers offshore transportation services to the oil and gas sector . the company has operations in both east & west coasts serving blue chip companies such as reliance , british gas , gujarat state petroleum corporation , the largest oil & gas company in india . \u201d\nthrough its onshore \u201cbirdie\u201d division , gvhl offers charter and airport shuttle services throughout the country .\ngvhl is listed on the national stock exchange and the mumbai stock exhange . it is an iso 9001 - 2000 , 14001 - 2004 , and ohsas 18001 - 1999 certified company . these certifications cover all gvhl activities , including flight operations , engineering , safety , quality control , and commercial systems . gvhl\u2019s maintenance facility at the juhu air base in mumbai meets international quality standards and has received certification from the dgca ( director general of civil aviation ) .\ngvhl has a team of highly experienced pilots , all of whom are rated on the bell 412 helicopter and eurocopter . these pilots are predominantly from the defence services and possess extensive flying experience in all kinds of difficult environments . their average flying experience is 7 , 500 flight hours .\nkey competitive strengths are : 1 . long - term operations and strong relationships 2 . a large and modern fleet of helicopters 3 . state - of - the - art maintenance facilities in our own hanger 4 . in - house maintenance , repair and overhaul ( mro ) support capabilities 5 . experienced and professional management 6 . focus on safety\nqualified and experienced pool of pilots . machine to pilot ratio of 1 : 3 . 5\nwe are also the first to introduce ec 155b1 helicopter for deep water operations .\n% change is calculated based on the adjusted price on ex - date for applicable corporate actions .\n% change for securities undergoing call auction in special pre - open session is calculated based on the equilibrium price discovered in the session .\nthe email could not be sent at this moment , please try again later .\ngvhl is looking for a flight operations coordinator \u2013 training , who can assist the flight operations department in managing a range of pilot training related activities and the large volume of data associated with this process . the candidate needs to be a good administrator with excellent written and verbal communication skills ( english language ) and sound computer usage skills ( ms word and ms excel . . .\nurltoken is a brand new career website for the job market in india that specifically caters to the needs of employers and aspiring jobseekers .\nthank you for your interest . our representative will call you to help you with account opening .\nurltoken is part of the iifl group , a leading financial services player and a diversified nbfc . the site provides comprehensive and real time information on indian corporates , sectors , financial markets and economy . on the site we feature industry and political leaders , entrepreneurs , and trend setters . the research , personal finance and market tutorial sections are widely followed by students , academia , corporates and investors among others .\nstock broker sebi regn . no : inz000164132 , pms sebi regn . no : inp000002213 , ia sebi regn . no : ina000000623 , sebi ra regn . no : inh000000248\ni want to create a user id and have read the terms and conditions for the same . i authorize india infoline limited to contact me via email / short messaging service / call for the products offered by india infoline limited overriding my registry on ndnc / ndnd / ncrp .\nby clicking on submit button , you authorize iifl & its representatives & agents to provide information about various products , offers and services provided by iifl through any mode including telephone calls , sms , letters etc . . you confirm that laws in relation to unsolicited communication referred in national do not call registry as laid down by telecom regulatory authority of india will not be applicable for such information / communication .\ngvhl is the one of the largest dedicated offshore transportation services companies in the country . the company has operations in both east & west coasts serving blue chip companies such as reliance , british gas , gujarat state petroleum corporation , the largest oil & gas corporation in india .\nthrough its onshore ? \u00f3\u00f4\u00e9\u00bc ? \u00a3birdie ? \u00f3\u00f4\u00e9\u00bc\u00f4\u00e4\u00f3 division , gvhl offers charter and airport shuttle services throughout the country .\ngvhl is listed on the national stock exchange and the bombay stock exhange . it is an iso 9001\u20132000 , 14001\u20132004 , and ohsas 18001\u20131999 certified company . these certifications cover all gvhl activities , including flight operations , engineering , safety , quality control , and commercial systems . gvhl ? \u00f3\u00f4\u00e9\u00bc\u00f4\u00e4\u00f3s maintenance facility at the juhu air base in mumbai meets international quality standards and has received certification from the dgca ( director general of civil aviation ) .\nthe company is an iso 9001\u20132000 , 14001\u20132004 , and ohsas 18001\u20131999 certified company .\nstatement of deviation ( s ) or variation ( s ) under reg . 32\nin jayalalithaa ' s rk nagar , results tomorrow . but everyone knows who won\nfunds transfer via imps crosses rs 3 . 23 lakh cr in april - 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time . russell 2000 quote is 10 minutes delayed .\nthe company is listed both on the national stock exchange and the bombay stock exchange .\ngvhl is an iso 9001 : 2015 , 14001 : 2015 and ohsas 18001 : 2007 certified company and these certifications overarch all activities of the company including flight operations , engineering , maintenance , safety , quality control and commercial practices .\ngvhl maintains a fully compliant dgca and icao standard safety management system and the company ensures the highest level of safety standards , including having over 20 iata certified aviation auditors on staff to underpin our safety and compliance programs .\ngvhl has a large and relatively young fleet of over 25 helicopters ( average age under 10 years ) , operated by highly experienced and well trained crews and maintained by a large team of professional engineers , technicians and support staff .\nthe company has an unmatched safety record with over 220 , 000 hours of accident free flying and safe carriage of over 3 , 250 , 000 passengers ( low numbers by commercial passenger jet standards , but exceptional numbers for a helicopter operation ) .\ngvhl are a quiet achiever , consistently producing proven results and delivering safe and reliable operations in support of indian industry and the broader community .\na b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z 1 . . . 9\n\u00a9 copyright 2017 morningstar , inc . all rights reserved . please read our terms of use above .\ncompany : morningstar india private limited ; regd . office : 9th floor , platinum technopark , plot no . 17 / 18 , sector 30a , vashi , navi mumbai \u2013 400705 , maharashtra , india ; cin : u72300mh2004ptc245103 ; telephone no . : + 91 - 22 - 61217100 ; fax no . : + 91 - 22 - 61217200 ; contact : morningstar india help desk ( e - mail : helpdesk . in @ urltoken ) in case of queries or grievances .\nleading service provider of birdie airport shuttle service and oil industry helicopter services from mumbai .\nyou no longer have to suffer stressful traffic jams lasting two or three hours getting to and from bangalore international airport limited ( bial ) , which is 40 km from the city centre . just hop on birdie at the hal airport and hop off at bial . you can take birdie from bial to four main locations : hal airport , whitefield , electronic city , and mysore .\nbirdie operates twin - engine helicopters with modified seating of 9 pax . it offers a vip seating configuration that is spacious and extremely comfortable . birdie will soon extend its shuttle services to cities across india . we at birdie believe that our success is built on the highest standards of safety , quality , and integrity .\npolitical rallies : birdie offers more bases in india than any other helicopter service . birdie is the fastest way to reach a city destination during a rally .\ntourism : don ' t let flight delays ruin your holiday . birdie has tied up with tourism boards and hospitality companies that offer excellent holiday packages to select destinations across india . this means that you can reach your destination directly from your city so that you spend the least amount of time travelling and the maximum time holidaying . if you want to do heli - skiing , you will be happy to know that the eurocopter helicopter is capable of landing on mount everest .\ngeophysical survey : birdie ' s specialized service is helmed by a panel of highly skilled and experienced pilots . special helicopters equipped with the latest electromagnetic sensors carry out these highly specialized tasks with precision and accuracy for clients such as multinational mining companies and government organizations .\npower - line cleaning : birdie ' s experienced pilots perform this highly specialized task , requiring great precision and accuracy , for government organizations .\nemergency services : specially equipped helicopters offer emergency rescue and evacuation services that are indispensable for disaster management in the event of a calamity . birdie has customized helicopters that can handle any emergency situation .\naerial photography : birdie caters to all filming and photography requirements . we can provide helicopters with or without doors or windows . we can install an ultra media 2 or similar camera on the exterior of the aircraft .\nthe only helicopter company in india certified to undertake the 3000 hours / 5 years check on the bell 412 helicopter fitted with pratt & whitney pt6t - 3 series engines .\naeroservicios especializados , s . a . de c . v . ( asesa ) of mexico ;\nthese operators use the helicopters in a range of industries , such as oil and gas , emergency medical services ( ems ) and government contract transport .\nthe cumulative total also includes a significant new milestone helicopter order that will be announced later today at heli - expo . milestone is exhibiting at heli - expo booth 4042 at the orange county convention center in orlando , florida , through march 8 .\n\u201cin just six months since we launched milestone , we have already reached $ 205 million worth of transactions to provide lease financing to high - quality helicopter and private jet operators , \u201d said richard santulli , chairman of milestone . \u201cwe are delighted to have acquired in such a short time $ 141 million in equipment , with another $ 64 million committed , to support our partners . \u201d\nmilestone aviation group provides short or long - term leases of any amount for new purchases , pre - owned equipment or the sale - leaseback of existing assets , all with 100 % financing . milestone , which secured $ 500 million of equity last august to provide lease financing to the helicopter and private jet markets , is currently in various stages of discussions with helicopter operators and private jet owners on six continents .\nasesa , a leader in the aeronautics industry since 1977 , is a mexican company specialized in helicopter air services . asesa offers cargo and passenger transportation service , maintenance , operation , management , safekeeping and guarding , consultancy service and a fbo . as one of the leading air service providers in mexico , asesa has logged over 460 , 000 flight hours and was awarded the operator safety award by helicopter association international from 2006 \u2013 2009 . more information is available at urltoken .\ncareflite , a 501 ( c ) 3 not - for - profit texas company , is sponsored by the leading not for profit and public hospitals in north texas : baylor healthcare , jps health network , methodist health system , parkland health and hospital and texas health resources . more information is available at www . careflite . org .\nhelijet is based in vancouver , canada . for 25 years , helijet has offered commuter service between downtown vancouver and downtown victoria , the capital of british columbia . this was the first scheduled helicopter service in canada and continues today using sikorsky s - 76a equipment . from that first helicopter and first route , helijet has grown into a publicly traded company offering a wide range of scheduled and charter services with a fleet of 13 helicopters and airplanes and over 100 employees . helijet also provides air ambulance service for the british columbia ambulance service and , in late 2010 , won the rights to continue that service with three sikorsky s - 76c + machines for the next eight years . further information is available at www . helijet . com .\nomni taxi a\u00e9reo is part of the portuguese omni aviation group . the brazilian company was founded in 2000 and started operations one year later with a bell 212 helicopter . over the past 10 years the company has grown rapidly and diversified its fleet with several different helicopter models dedicated to the oil & gas industry . omni is fully certified in quality , health , environment and social responsibility to international norms and has maintained a perfect safety record since incorporation . further information is available at www . omnibrasil . com . br .\npress release \u2013 \u201cmilestone aviation group to acquire five sikorsky s - 76\u00ae . . .\n/ home / idcoksa / public _ html / library / cl / curd / curdmodel . php\nstrict standards : non - static method func _ lang : : getlang ( ) should not be called statically , assuming $ this from incompatible context in / home / idcoksa / public _ html / library / cl / curd / curdmodel . php on line 43\nonce you login , the session stays active for 15 minutes . you must finish the booking in this time period .\ndo not use the back or forward button on the browser while booking the tickets , to go back please click search tickets .\nyou can make only one transaction per credit / debit card for a maximum of 5 tickets in a span of 30 days .\ntickets can only be cancelled after 24 hours has elapsed from the time of booking . online cancellations are not allowed 04 days prior to travel date . at that point you must send cancellation request by email to amarnathyatra @ urltoken\nonly visa / mastercard based credit / debit cards are acceptable , american express cards are not allowed .\nonce you have paid for your tickets , please ensure that you download the e - ticket .\nby orders of the shrine board , children below 13 years of age and senior citizens above 75 years are not permitted to undertake the yatra .\n\u0447\u0442\u043e\u0431\u044b \u043e\u0431\u0435\u0441\u043f\u0435\u0447\u0438\u0442\u044c \u043a\u0430\u0447\u0435\u0441\u0442\u0432\u0435\u043d\u043d\u043e\u0435 \u043e\u0431\u0441\u043b\u0443\u0436\u0438\u0432\u0430\u043d\u0438\u0435 , \u0441\u0430\u0439\u0442 \u043a\u043e\u043c\u043f\u0430\u043d\u0438\u0438 airbus helicopters \u0438\u0441\u043f\u043e\u043b\u044c\u0437\u0443\u0435\u0442 cookies . \u043f\u0440\u043e\u0434\u043e\u043b\u0436\u0430\u044f \u0440\u0430\u0431\u043e\u0442\u0443 \u043d\u0430 \u0441\u0430\u0439\u0442\u0435 , \u0432\u044b \u0441\u043e\u0433\u043b\u0430\u0448\u0430\u0435\u0442\u0435\u0441\u044c \u0441 \u0443\u0441\u043b\u043e\u0432\u0438\u044f\u043c\u0438\nguangzhou police and airbus helicopters signed an agreement today for an order of one h145 light helicopter for law enforcement duties , to be delivered at the end of 2016 .\nthe airbus helicopters foundation has provided support to ongoing humanitarian relief operations in the small island nation of dominica , in the caribbean , which was recently hit with heavy rainfall and mudslides in the wake of tropical storm erika .\nmonacair signed today an order for six h130s to set up an improved service of regular scheduled flights linking monaco heliport to nice international airport . the first commercial flight is planned for january 2016 with a flight every 15 minutes .\nat a ceremony presided by the prefecto nacional naval luis alberto heiler , airbus helicopters officially handed over an h225 helicopter to the argentine coast guard .\nbeijing capital helicopter ( bch ) , a subsidiary of hainan airlines group , has been appointed as airbus helicopters\u2019 service center in china .\nhems999 , an air ambulance operator under the mit group , signed an agreement with airbus helicopters today , for an order of seven h130 light helicopters .\ncm international financial leasing corp . , ltd . ( cmifl ) is to acquire 100 airbus helicopters ecureuil - series rotorcraft over five years , with the initial order of 10 units to be delivered in 2016 .\nhong kong - based government flying services ( gfs ) has ordered seven airbus helicopters h175s , becoming the world\u2019s launching customer for this new - generation super - medium - sized rotorcraft in the public services configuration .\ntianjin , china , airbus helicopters has confirmed its line - up of four rotorcraft to be showcased at the china helicopter exposition 2015 \u2013 one light single - engine h130 ecureuil , two light twin - engine h135s and one medium - sized h155 from the dolphin family .\nmarignane , as of today , guillaume steuer is reporting to vice president of corporate communications yves barill\u00e9 and is managing all external communications activities for airbus helicopters .\nyou are using an old version of internet explorer which is not optimized for this website .\nthe presentations , reports , filings and other information regarding era group inc . available on this website contain time - sensitive information . era group inc . will not be reviewing or updating the information contained therein after the date thereof . the information contained therein may be updated , amended , supplemented or otherwise altered by subsequent presentations , reports or filings by era group inc .\nall statements included or incorporated by reference in these presentations , reports and / or filings , other than statements or characterizations of historical fact , contain\nforward - looking statements\n. there can be no assurance that any forward - looking statements will be achieved , and actual results could differ materially from forecasts and estimates . important factors that could affect the company include the risks described in the sections entitled\nforward - looking statements\n, item 1a ,\nrisk factors\nand elsewhere in the company ' s annual report on form 10 - k for the fiscal year ended december 31 , 2017 filed with the sec , or in subsequently filed periodic , current or other reports . era group inc . undertakes no commitment to update or revise forward - looking statements except as required by law .\nhems represents a modern trauma care delivery system designed to facilitate rapid delivery of medical attention to patients with time sensitive medical conditions and to provide transport to patients who may be inaccessible by other means , along with attendant specialized medical expertise and equipment that may be required prior to or during transport .\nunder the mou , gvhl and era will collaborate on an exclusive basis to develop a marketing and operational plan to reach and provide medical assistance to casualties following accidents and disasters , evacuate critical care patients and engage in other lifesaving missions within india . by joining forces , gvhl , india ' s largest private air logistics helicopter company with extensive experience operating at several locations across india , and era , one of the largest helicopter operators in the world and the longest serving helicopter transport operator in the u . s . with specific experience in hems operations , will leverage their respective expertise and modern , diverse fleet of helicopters to introduce the offering in india .\nwith era ' s experience in establishing and running a hems service that meets or exceeds the highest international standards for safety and reliability , and gvhl ' s extensive knowledge of factors affecting helicopter operations in india , we are excited to conduct a detailed review of the best way to introduce and deliver a truly world class hems service into india ,\nsaid aj baker , ceo at gvhl in mumbai .\nabout era group inc . era is one of the largest helicopter operators in the world and the longest serving helicopter transport operator in the u . s . in addition to servicing its u . s . customers , era also provides helicopters and related services to third - party helicopter operators and customers in other countries , including brazil , colombia , the dominican republic , india , norway , spain and the united kingdom . era ' s helicopters are primarily used to transport personnel to , from and between offshore oil and gas production platforms , drilling rigs and other installations . in addition , era provides air medical services , utility services , flightseeing tours and emergency response search and rescue .\nfor additional information concerning era , contact andrew puhala at ( 713 ) 369 - 4646 or visit era ' s website at urltoken .\nairport authority ofindia civil aerodrone , juhu mumbai 400054 p : + 9122 . 61409200 f : + 9122 . 61409300\nreuters , the news and media division of thomson reuters , is the world\u2019s largest international multimedia news provider reaching more than one billion people every day . reuters provides trusted business , financial , national , and international news to professionals via thomson reuters desktops , the world ' s media organizations , and directly to consumers at urltoken and via reuters tv . learn more about thomson reuters products :\nall quotes delayed a minimum of 15 minutes . see here for a complete list of exchanges and delays .\nbelow are the quarterly financials of the company . there has been a significant ebitda margin expansion in fy17 over fy16 . despite a low growth this year , most of the costs have been rationalized in fy17 vs fy16 . net debt levels are almost constant ( assuming maturity of lt borrowing same as last year ) with improving leverage ratios ( net debt / ebitda ) from 3 . 7x in fy16 to 2 . 5x in fy17 . pawan hans is the biggest competitor , however unlike pawan hans , the company has no precedence of air accidents . with the ongc order kicking in fy18 and with operating leverage , expect a re - rating of the stock in near term .\nurltoken . shareholding pattern ( promoters hold 75 % with 27 % with azerbaijan aviation through aaa rotors ) . strong corporate governance controls for a small cap .\nplease do note that the pdf link does not mention a 500 cr deal .\nthe company is operating in greater noida , new delhi , mumbai , rajahmundry and bangalore . their onshore activities include corporate services , business promotion , political rallies , tourism , pilgrimage , geophysical survey , power - line cleaning and emergency services .\ntheir major maintenance base for the offshore fleet is mumbai where all maintenance work is carried out including 3000 hours check on its bell 412 fleet of aircraft in a 6000 sq m state - of - the - art hangar .\nduring the year 2007 - 08 , the companys total fleet size increased to twenty - two helicopters . during the year 2008 - 09 , the companys total fleet size was 26 aircraft consisting of 22 bell 412 and 4 eurocopter aircraft .\nthe companys total fleet size , as on march 31 , 2010 stands at 27 helicopters consisting of 20 bell 412 , 01 ec 155 , 02 ec 135 , 03 as 350 b2 / b3 and 01 ab - 139 helicopter .\nprevent unauthorized transactions in your demat / trading account update your mobile number / email id with your stock broker / depository participant . receive information of your transactions directly from exchanges on your mobile / email at the end of day and alerts on your registered mobile for all debits and other important transactions in your demat account directly from nsdl / cdsl on the same day .\n- issued in the interest of investors .\n|\nkyc is one time exercise while dealing in securities markets - once kyc is done through a sebi registered intermediary ( broker , dp , mutual fund etc . ) , you need not undergo the same process again when you approach another intermediary .\n|\nno need to issue cheques by investors while subscribing to ipo . just write the bank account number and sign in the application form to authorise your bank to make payment in case of allotment . no worries for refund as the money remains in investor ' s account .\ngvhl offers swift flights to kedarnath , one of the famous \u2018jyotrilings\u2019 in india . the helicopter takes off from the helipad located at sitapur , adjacent to sonprayag . the services of gvhl can be availed from akshay tritiya till bhai dooj , with no flights operating during monsoon season . for visiting hemkund sahib , the highest gurudwara of the sikh community located in chamoli district gvhl renders its services from govindghat to govind dham .\nkedarnath is one of the most revered shrine in uttarakhand . over lakhs of pilgrims visit this holy shrine over a year . it is highest lord . . . more \u00bb\nsacred yatra - char dham yatra 2018 : urltoken : : \u00a9 all right reserved : contact us : advertise : sitemap : disclaimer : amarnath yatra 2018 : vaishno devi : chardham packages char dham india travel guide with latest char dham packages and char dham online hotel bookings . urltoken organizes budget and deluxe luxury tours to various hindu pilgrimage destinations in india . important note : registration is compulsory for chardham yatra 2018 . know more about char dham yatra registrations\nmarkets : stocks fly , twitter sinks , tech in limbo . . . what trade war ?"]}
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", "topic": 7}], "title": "park slope food coop", "paragraphs": ["thieves were arrested at the park slope food coop in november and december , police said .\nthe community is the park slope food coop and the form of hate is anti - semitism .\nin the coop , and then the bloggers at fips , a satirical blog about park slope , ran with it . evidence of said fight : scant . evidence that park slope residents like to make fun of park slope : abundant .\nfruits of conflict : a proposal to boycott israeli products at brooklyn ? s park slope food coop has outraged jewish members .\nthe park slope food coop is facing what may be the most troubling problem in their 39 - year history : apathy .\nsarah wellington of we will not be silent makes her position clear at the park slope food coop . photo credit trey pentecost\nthe park slope food coop requires members to work shifts there . a blogger said she had heard that some were sending nannies .\nat the park slope food coop , about 15 , 000 members enjoy savings of up to 40 percent on environmentally friendly groceries .\nthousands of members of the park slope food coop gathered at brooklyn tech high school to debate the proposal to ban israeli products .\nwe are members of the park slope food coop who affirm , like its founders , that the coop as a community stands for human rights , food justice , and positive global interdependence .\n( 1 ) see , for example , shurat hadin\u2019s letter to the park slope food coop , june 1 , 2015 , urltoken .\ntweets , pics , videos and more : explore our minute - by - minute coverage of the park slope food coop debate and vote .\nmore than 1 , 600 members of the park slope food co - op gathered to vote on tuesday night .\nthe plow to plate film series is dedicated to bringing informative , engaging films to both the park slope food coop community and the wider community .\npark slope food cooperative - since 1973 . estimated 18 , 000 members . one of the us largest , oldest , active food cooperatives . it rocks !\nthe park slope food co - op , bastion of high ideals and low prices , conscientiously screens the food it sells to help members avoid genetically modified ingredients .\nor maybe bds never left the park slope food coop , the member - run brooklyn grocery store that in 2012 debated whether or not to join the bds movement .\nfor nearly 40 years , brooklyn ' s park slope food coop has waged a quiet war to topple murderous dictatorships and bring cruel captains of industry weeping to their knees .\nplastic bags / wrapping / packaging from most products sold at the coop \u2013 food and non - food .\ni wonder what she means by hate speech . does that including speech that trashes israel ? park slope food coop members for boycott divestment and sanctions are appalled by the policy :\nthe park slope food coop , in brooklyn , is known for its rules : organic and nonorganic products must not touch ; long vegetables must be displayed lying parallel to the aisles .\nbrooklyn \u2014 two park slope food coop members were arrested after store management accused them of shoplifting approximately $ 18 , 000 worth of goods over the course of 2016 , police said .\na shopper at the park slope food co - op in brooklyn , n . y . , in 2004 . ( kathy willens / ap )\nlocated in the heart of brooklyn , near prospect park , the park slope food coop is at the nexus of the borough\u2019s many diverse jewish populations . from the liberal jews of park slope to the hasidic jews of crown heights , the coop is one of the few places in brooklyn where jews of all denominations converge in a shared mission : to buy natural foods at reasonable prices .\nthe park slope food coop ' s venture into the treacherous waters of middle east politics ended when its members voted overwhelmingly tuesday not to go forward with a referendum to boycott israeli products .\ndespite how heated and personal this ( and , it seems , all israel - palestine politicking ) gets , chances are the park slope food coop is still a far way from dissolution . \u201c\n1973 : the park slope food coop is born . something you won ' t find in the produce department : south african apples . coop members finally get to bite into these rare fruits when the country holds its first democratic election in 1994 .\nfor this list is a rumor that was disseminated in the park slopiest of ways . first amy sohn , who wrote a satirical novel about park slope , tweeted a story about\nso the allegation by a park slope blog last week that some members were sending their nannies to fulfill their work shifts has raised eyebrows and debate among the granola - and - strollers set of greater park slope , and smug satisfaction among those who would rather go to key food .\njoseph l . holtz , founding member and general coordinator of the park slope food co - op , said a new layer of oversight of its pension fund was unnecessary .\nfor over 40 years the food coop has been a brooklyn fixture . started as a buying club for conscientious residents of the park slope area , it has grown into the largest member - operated food cooperative in the world with over 16000 members working and shopping here .\n\u201cyou\u2019re suspended , \u201d the entrance worker at the park slope food coop announced as i swiped my membership card . some entrance workers speak softly , but not this one . worse , there were a dozen other shoppers within earshot .\nmembers shopping at the park slope food co - op in brooklyn . unrest over the co - op\u2019s pension fund has resulted in a vote on a reform proposal scheduled for tuesday .\nthe park slope food co - op has roughly 90 paid employees . its members must work at no pay in exchange for access to the co - op\u2019s much - publicized low prices .\nthe coop newsletter is published biweekly and available to all at the coop . here are the most recent issues :\n\u201cit will remain an irrelevant gesture to 5 million israelis and 2 million palestinians , but it will make someone in park slope feel really good about themselves , \u201d he said . that\u2019s what this is about ; it\u2019s about the political purity , which is part of park slope\u2019s unique self - absorption . \u201d\non june 1 , 2015 , a zionist journal , the algemeiner , published a letter it said was sent to the park slope food coop . the letter was from the israeli law firm shurat hadin and was addressed to the coop\u2019s board president bill penner and senior general coordinator joe holtz . in the letter , shurat hadin threatened a lawsuit against the coop if we decide to boycott israel or israeli products . park slope food coop members for boycott , divestment and sanctions requested an analysis of this threat from the center for constitutional rights ( ccr ) and palestine legal . below is their response which can be downloaded here as a pdf document .\npark slope , brooklyn , is one of the most liberal and highly - educated communities in the western hemisphere , indeed any hemisphere . every other week , the park slope food coop publishes a newsletter called the linewaiters\u2019 gazette . in august the publication said that the issue of possibly boycotting israeli goods\u2013 chiefly the seltzer - maker sodastream\u2013 was so divisive that it was not publishing letters on the subject of boycott , divestment and sanctions ( bds ) :\n\u201ci\u2019m disgraced , \u201d ms . colic confided as she sipped blueberry tea one day this summer at the tea lounge in park slope . \u201clook , you can see the sign from here , \u201d she said , despondent , pointing to the neon green \u201cfood coop\u201d shining across union street .\nif this were true , that park slope is one of the most liberal and highly - educated communities in the western hemisphere , indeed any hemisphere , then it would seem there\u2019s a real business opportunity waiting in the wings . a health food coop that is not run by zionists .\nmembers at the meeting did not seem to know whom to believe , mr . hessney or mr . holtz , who is widely revered at park slope for devising its free - work - for - cheap - food business model .\nwhile similar food co - ops across the nation often hire nonmembers for checkout positions or other tasks , in park slope , members carry 75 percent to 80 percent of the workload , according to joe holtz , the general manager .\nin park slope , however , gentrification turns out to have brought not only craft beers , man buns and deluxe baby buggies , but also a cohort of sophisticated finance professionals who still join the co - op for its cheap food .\nmaybe organizations like the park slope food coop , which sells maybe five products from israel , are tired of nasty , obsessive , sometimes antisemitic , bds supporters ripping their communities apart to pursue their pet cause . they\u2019re not the only ones . bds is starting to play itself out in the united states .\nvillage partenaire bees coop is a joint project of sustainable food , managed by its members and integrating the core values of sustainable development .\nthe cooperative model of bees coop seems particularly adequate to invite local people into a sustainable food project . this project may well be a excellent gateway to food habits generally reserved to higher social strata . aware that food is a potent intercultural connector , bouillon de culture has been organizing workshops about sustainable food for a number of years .\ni thought the woman in the photo with the black palestinian t - shirt had a joint in her mouth . not that that wouldn\u2019t be okay . lots of park slope co\u00f6p shoppers just like to get stoned and buy healthy food to munch on conflict free\nfounder of la louve cooperative in paris we believe in this model because we have seen it at work , live , during our numerous visits to the park slope food coop in new york . in this large cosmopolitan city , the park slope coop is the most effective supermarket ( in terms of turnover by square metre per year ) . and it is for that very reason that we find it interesting : it works . the model significantly improves access to healthy and quality food , it creates a dynamic and democratic atmosphere , without sentimentality nor dumbing down ; it is profitable . so , for us , it is a perfect combination of idealism and pragmatism .\nof all the shops in this retail - packed city , the one that produces the craziest rumors isn ' t a high - end boutique on madison avenue or a celebrity vanity project in soho but a humble , member - managed grocery store in brooklyn . why is the park slope food coop the target of so much gossip ?\nplease be prepared to show your coop membership card . cash donations in any amount are welcomed to help offset the cost of collections to the coop .\nthe membership office , staffed by a combination of paid coop staff coordinators and member workers , can answer your coop and membership related questions , take photos for coop membership cards , and assist prospective members with the joining process .\nshe said the park slope food co - op members that support the b . d . s . group had received endorsements from a range of activists and social justice organizations , including the writer alice walker , the antiwar group code pink and mustafa barghouti , a palestinian politician .\nlast may , the brooklyn paper reported that a \u201cwildly controversial ban\u201d on israeli products was going to hit the park slope food coop . but the boycott had actually been first proposed in 2009 , by a member named only as \u201chima , \u201d who suggested there should be a ban on israeli products at the store , the market\u2019s newsletter the linewaiter\u2019s gazette reported .\nmembers of the park slope food co - op voted overwhelmingly on tuesday night against a motion that would have moved the organization closer to joining an international boycott against products made in israel . the vote settled a debate that had embroiled the venerable neighborhood institution for many months and divided its membership .\nif you are not currently a member , we welcome you to join the coop .\n\u201clet thy food be thy medicine and thy medicine be thy food\u201d \u2013 hippocrates . that is the message from the founding father of modern medicine echoed in the controversial new documentary film food matters from producer - directors james colquhoun and laurentine ten bosch .\nthe year isn\u2019t off to a good start for the park slope food coop . in january , two members of the venerable brooklyn institution were accused of stealing more than $ 18 , 000 worth of goods . each had been caught shoplifting once , and when police consulted surveillance tapes , it turned out that the two men ( one of whom was 79 years old ! ) had some seriously sticky fingers .\nmore than 1 , 600 members of the organic - food outpost packed the brooklyn technical high school auditorum for the most debated issue since the coop outlawed plastic grocery bags .\nin just a few days , hordes of ecominded and highly political food shoppers will bear down on brooklyn tech\u2019s 3 , 000 - seat auditorium for the latest installment of a three - year - long israeli boycott campaign that has engulfed the park slope food coop . the meeting was moved from the 400 - seat synagogue where it is normally held for obvious topical reasons , but also because the issue is likely to drive out thousands for tuesday\u2019s main attraction : a vote on whether to hold a\nthank you for radhika sainath\u2019s important article about the widespread assault on campaigners for palestinian rights . while the piece addresses academic settings , similar targeting in community venues like brooklyn\u2019s park slope food coop shouldn\u2019t be overlooked . at this historic institution , founded in the 1970\u2019s and now with a membership of over 16 , 000 , members advocating that the coop join the movement for boycott , divestment , and sanctions have been met with a barrage of condemnation and censorship reflective of the patterns outlined in sainath\u2019s article .\ni ' ve been shopping at the food coop for about 5 years now and it ' s absolutely amazing . the produce is always fresh and organic for a reasonable price . the only thing that is troublesome is the shift that you have to work once a month in order to be a member at the food coop , but it is all worth it . i ' m always pleased and enjoy my experience at the coop .\nas of april 24 , 2018 we no longer accept baby food pouches and caps .\nthe future of food distills the complex technology and consumer issues surrounding major changes in the food system today \u2014 genetically engineered foods , patenting , and the corporatization of food \u2014 into terms the average person can understand . it empowers consumers to realize the consequences of their food choices on our future . see more information at the films website : urltoken\njoin bakers , chefs , food scientists , farmers and foodies for some truth about food . these discussions explore and celebrate all things food , covering flavor , sustainability , obesity , famine and more . featured talks are \u201cmy subversive ( garden ) plot\u201d \u2013 roger doiron shows how gardens can re - localize our food and feed our growing population ; \u201cthe global food waste scandal\u201d \u2013 tristram stuart delves into the shocking data of wasted food , \u201cwhy bees are disappearing\u201d \u2013 marla spivak reveals four reasons which are interacting with tragic consequences , and robyn o\u2019brien talks movingly about her child\u2019s food allergies at tedxaustin 2011 .\ningredients is a seasonal exploration of the local food movement . learn more at : urltoken\none longtime member said the boycott would have gone against the communal principles of the coop .\nomar barghouti , a palestinian human rights advocate and co - founder of the b . d . s . movement , said that regardless of the outcome , the fact that the debate had reached park slope reflected the momentum the cause had gained .\naccusations fly that celebrities are sending\nminions\nto cover their shifts at the park slope co - op , the vogue editor had a brief run - in with a revolving door over the weekend , and the senate barbershop gets a bailout .\nhere comes a project that intends to take part in a new food system , more equitable and sustainable . it\u2019s very good news for all those who , like us , fight daily for the respect for the right to food and food sovereignty in the north as well as in the south . the bees coop is an example to be followed . and to be supported !\nfood design takes a look at the secret chambers of a major manufacturer of food , where designers and scientists are defining your favorite mouthful of tomorrow . it shows how form , color , smell , consistency , the sounds made during eating , manufacturing technique , history and stories are all aspects of food and eating that both influence food design , and are created by it .\nif you took the zionists ( be they liberal or other ) out of park slope pw would no longer be able to make the educationally \u2018hemispheric\u2019 claims onto this brooklyn enclave that he made at the onset of this article . sort of like the pm of france saying france would no longer be france w / o its jews - so goes park slope w / o its \u2018liberal\u2019 zionists . its safe to say - other then for parks property values - i\u2019d take manhattan . brooklyn is far too \u2018hip\u2019 anymore for old center zionists .\namazing food options ! yes , the coop can get too crowded . yes , there may be people who have very interesting viewpoints from yours . however , the options for food are limitless . i joined because i was on the whole 30 and wanted to make sure that i had access to whole foods at reasonable prices . the coop delivers on this account . i enjoy working my shifts and sharing the responsibility with my household partner . i have also made a lot of new friends through the coop .\nin city hall park wednesday , mayor michael r . bloomberg presented some plastic objects that can now be recycled under the newly expanded program .\nupon learning of the injustice done to these coop members and their families , the zionist organization of america ( zoa ) sent a strongly worded letter , reminding the coop that boycotts against israel are illegal in new york state and urged that the four members be reinstated . the coop failed to respond . undeterred , the zoa initiated a petition that garnered hundreds of signatures , asking the coop to stop its anti - semitic obsession with israel and reinstate the four members who spoke out against hate . again , no response from the coop .\nwith the headline : at a food co - op , a discordant thought : nannies covering shifts .\nthe coop\u2019s mission is worthwhile : to make healthy and affordable food available to everyone who wants it . yet , over the last several years , the coop has seemingly become obsessed with bashing israel \u2013 and only israel \u2013 tolerating repeated efforts to have israeli products removed from coop shelves . it is difficult to understand what the jewish state has to do with offering healthy and affordable food in brooklyn , but then anti - semitism has always been beyond reason . the coop regularly features anti - israel articles and letters in its bi - weekly newsletter , provides a platform to anti - israel speakers at general membership meetings , and repeatedly raises boycotting israeli products .\nnaomi , given that it\u2019s park slope , i would imagine a decent percentage of those 16 , 000 are jewish . is that correct ? i\u2019m just wondering how much this represents the split in the jewish community . or are the leaders on both sides of the debate jewish . ( just curious )\nreal food films is the first - ever international competition to celebrate short films on sustainable food and farming . we screened the top 10 submissions from this year , along with an additional short called green bronx machine .\nthe coop in park slope is one of the largest of its kind in the u . s . this reporter is one of 16 , 500 - plus members who work for about three hours every 28 days , stocking shelves or answering phones or taking inventory , for the right to buy its groceries , often organic and heavily discounted . the coop\u2019s policies and practices are influential ; its liberal excesses sometimes laughable . the 2012 bds brouhaha was so acrimonious and self - serious that it merited a satirical pseudo - news story on \u201cthe daily show . \u201d\nthe coop carries over 15 , 000 products ! many are fresh , local and organic . all are carefully chosen .\nvotes , which are conducted by paper ballot , happen at monthly general meetings . \u201cthe wheels of social justice turn very slowly at the coop , where proposals don\u2019t become coop law until exhaustive debate , \u201d brooklyn paper wrote in may .\nhad it passed , the measure would have been largely symbolic because the coop carries only a handful of israeli products .\nthe park slope food coop ( psfc ) , the largest consumer - owned single - store coop by sales in the u . s . , had $ 39 . 4 million in sales during its last fiscal year , raking in more than $ 6 , 500 per square foot annually .\nanyone would salivate at that ,\nsays ann herpel , a general coordinator at psfc . in our recent story on trader joe ' s we noted that the successful monrovia , calif . - based chain outdoes it competition with an average of $ 1 , 750 in sales per square foot , more than double those of whole foods ( wfmi , fortune 500 ) .\nwith the headline : with lopsided vote , food co - op rejects effort to boycott israeli - made products .\nour new limited - run newsletter will spotlight new york city\u2019s coolest summer activities each week . food and drink included .\nthe park slope food coop , always good for a laugh about yuppie - hippie culture and over - the - top political correctness , is facing what may be the most troubling problem in their 39 - year history . we ' re actually not talking about the much - chronicled vote that ' s scheduled to take place tuesday - - the vote on whether or not coop members want to take a vote on whether foods from israel should be boycotted . because although reuters ' chadwick matlin attended a recent members meeting and tweeted an array of the sentiments we ' ve come to expect and love from the coop ( mentions of\nfascist food\nand all ) , the new york times ' kirk semple points out friday that those types of feelings may actually be confined to the minority of the 16 , 000 coop members . the rest of them , it appears , don ' t really care , and just want to get their groceries and get out of there . they are those most un - coop of words : apathetic . self - interested . also , tired and maybe hungry , though only in the most well - fed on whole grains and fresh veggies sort of way .\nfood chains reveals the human cost in our food supply and the complicity of large buyers of produce like fast food and supermarkets . fast food is big , but supermarkets are bigger \u2013 earning $ 4 trillion globally . they have tremendous power over the agricultural system . over the past 3 decades they have drained revenue from their supply chain leaving farmworkers in poverty and forced to work under subhuman conditions . yet many take no responsibility for this . more information on the film\u2019s website .\nestablished in 1973 , the co - op , with about 15 , 000 members who enjoy savings of up to 40 percent on environmentally friendly groceries , is one of the oldest , largest and most successful institutions of its kind in the country . unlike many co - ops \u2014 including the flatbush food coop in brooklyn , where guests are allowed to shop without joining and members who don\u2019t want to serve work hours can pay a slight markup for items \u2014 park slope has one of the stiffest work requirements : 2 . 75 hours every four weeks for each adult member of a household .\nas a response to the situation in gaza . 156 commenters respond . two years later , the coop announces that it ' s\nthis just reeks of divisiveness , \u201d agreed one of the coop\u2019s founders . in fact things have even gotten physical , as the\nby april of 2015 , many of the coop\u2019s members had rightfully had it . at yet another general membership meeting featuring an israel - hating speaker , dozens of coop members spoke out and demanded that the speaker stop his assault on israel . four members were singled out among the many who objected to the viciously biased presentation , and were suspended from the coop for disrupting the meeting .\nas a cooperative corporation , all of our members are owners of the coop . unlike most cooperatives in the united states , the park slope food coop requires members to work . psfc has more than 16 , 000 members who work once every four weeks in exchange for a 20 - 40 % savings on groceries . only members may shop at the psfc , but membership is open to all . our members rely on one another to share the work of running our coop and of contributing to its success . the benefit of this shared responsibility is two - fold , the most obvious being that with scheduled , reliable member labor we are able to keep our payroll costs down , which translates to low prices . but another equally important reward comes from the satisfaction we receive from working together as a community to build something upon which we can all rely .\nwelcome to the smart set . every morning , we bring you the gossip coverage filtered . today : accusations fly that celebrities are sending\nminions\nto cover their shifts at the park slope co - op , the vogue editor had a brief run - in with a revolving door over the weekend , and the senate barbershop gets a bailout .\nthe co - op has 17 , 100 members . its food prices are 20 to 40 percent below those in supermarkets .\nthe coop opposition to bds against israeli products is led by a vociferous zionist group , including people , i suspect , who are funded by zionist donors . the local jewish community relations council publicly boasted about the work of its staff people in defeating the coop proposal\ni visited the store a couple times as the guest of a member of the co - op . it is rare for a co - op to print a newsletter and because of the heat produced by the bds issue i can see that this is a thorny issue for those who wish to keep the issues of food and politics separate . park slope is centrally located and not far from predominantly orthodox brooklyn neighborhoods . ( it\u2019s not in seattle , it\u2019s in brooklyn ! )\ndesigners create clothes , furniture , cars and all kinds of useful items . so why not food ? food designers work on things to eat , giving them a certain style and function . they not only make sure that food and drink fill our stomachs , but also that the eating process is practical and appeals to all the senses \u2013 so that we\u2019re hungry for more .\nin keeping with these values , we believe that the coop should join the international boycott , divestment and sanctions movement ( bds ) .\nthis future cooperative supermarket means more links and conviviality within neighbourhoods , a support to the local economy and a promising model of entrepreneurship . i hope that the bees coop will manage to provide a maximum of brusselers with healthy and fair food , and will inspire others .\nlocated in the park slope neighborhood of brooklyn , the politically active food cooperative is one of the oldest and largest co - ops in the united states . founded in 1973 , the market has more than 15 , 000 members , who are asked to contribute labor to keep store prices low . according to its mission statement , the co - op is \u201ca buying agent for our members and not a selling agent for any industry . \u201d non - members can visit the store but cannot buy anything .\nat the focal point of this movement , and of this film , are the farmers and chefs who are creating a truly sustainable food system . their collaborative work has resulted in great tasting food and an explosion of consumer awareness about the benefits of eating local .\nthat event was so tense the coop was criticized for not having adequate security on hand ; it also drew a lot of media attention .\npeoples ? obvious winner in a debate of human lives vs . injured pride . imports to the coop are injurious enough to the world w\n\u201cstarting today , \u201d mayor michael r . bloomberg said at a news conference in city hall park , \u201cif it\u2019s a rigid plastic - \u2013 any rigid plastic - \u2013 recycle it . \u201d\nfresh celebrates the farmers , thinkers and business people across america who are re - inventing our food system . each has witnessed the rapid transformation of our agriculture into an industrial model , and confronted the consequences : food contamination , environmental pollution , depletion of natural resources , and morbid obesity . forging healthier , sustainable alternatives , they offer a practical vision for a future of our food and our planet .\nthey also spoke with farmers who are practicing more sustainable methods of producing food , and learned of the many alternatives to conventional agriculture .\n\u201d i can see that this is a thorny issue for those who wish to keep the issues of food and politics separate . \u201d\nthe coop sign committee is responsible for designing and producing permanent signage throughout the coop . in addition to a member with sign production experience , we seek general graphic design knowledge for signage work using indesign , illustrator , and photoshop . candidates must have access to these tools at home .\nspecial un rapporteur on the right to food ( 2008 - 2014 ) and co - president of the international panel of experts on sustainable food systems ( ipes - food ) . the participative and cooperative supermarket that the bees coop project seeks to launch is a response to three needs : first , the need to contribute to making sustainable food consumption affordable to all by encouraging the diffusion of sustainable food consumption principles to populations from humble background who often feel excluded from it ; the need to allow the co - operator to take part in the life of the supermarket , favouring the ( re - ) creation of social links while ensuring the economic viability of the supermarket ; and finally , the need to allow brussels to catch up with brooklyn and paris where similar projects have been launched or are being launched today , at the cutting edge of social innovation . i\u2019m delighted to support the bees coop project , which , i\u2019m convinced , opens up avenues for the future .\nbouillon de cultures , a community centre situated in the coteaux - josaphat neighbourhood in schaerbeek , gladly supports the bees coop project . we have been commited to sustainable food dynamics for several years and are very happy to see this sort of project take place in an underprivileged neighbourhood of brussels .\nattention being paid to the local food movement comes at a time when the failings of our current industrialized food system are becoming all too clear . for the first time in history , our children\u2019s generation is expected to have a shorter lifespan than our own . the quality , taste and nutritional value of the food we eat has dropped sharply over the last fifty years . shipped from ever - greater distances , we have literally lost sight of where our food comes from and in the process we\u2019ve lost a vital connection to our local community and to our health .\nmaybe it ' s insecurity : coop members volunteer for two hours and 25 45 minutes a month in exchange for healthy , ethically - produced food , making the rest of us feel like overworked sloths subsisting on hot pockets . maybe it ' s because people just love tearing down an endeavor that ' s so painfully earnest . or maybe that coop really does attract more than its fair share of kale - addled lunatics . we ' re not going to pretend we have the answer\u2014but we are going to take you through a tour of the best coop rumors and controversy in recent years .\n\u201dfor folks who are saying this debate is bringing negativity into the coop . negativity is already there . it\u2019s there in every olive . . . \u201d\nfood beware begins with a visit to a small village in france , where the town\u2019s mayor has decided to make the school lunch menu organic and locally grown . it then talks to a wide variety of people with differing perspectives to find common ground \u2013 children , parents , teachers , health care workers , farmers , elected officials , scientists , researchers and the victims of illnesses themselves . revealed in these moving and often surprising conversations are the abuses of the food industry , the competing interests of agrobusiness and public health , the challenges and rewards of safe food production , and the practical solutions that we can all take part in . food beware is food for thought \u2013 and a blueprint for a growing revolution .\nwhat\u2019s especially bizarre about all this is that the fight isn\u2019t really about the coop selling israeli products \u2014 it barely carries any , apart from some bath salts , peppers , lychees , and those sodastream seltzer machines . it\u2019s fundamentally about distant politics and the coop\u2019s evolving self - image , increasingly yuppy parents as opposed to the militantly rule - following matron with \u201clong , straight silver hair wrapped with a dangling scarf , wearing diaphanous layers , abundant turquoise jewelry and redolent of a low - grade patchouli oil which didn\u2019t quite mask a faint yet distinct undertone of un - neutered cat\u201d that confronted one local resident looking to join ( and who later described the ordeal on our favorite inappropriately named park slope blog ) .\nthin plastic film wrap \u2013 from notecards , tea boxes , pre - packaged cheese , household items , pets food , juice packs , etc .\npsfc covers most food categories even though it sells only several thousand items , which sets it apart from a specialty food store . much like a trader joe ' s , which also doesn ' t use slotting fees , goods are on the shelves because members want them , not because manufacturers essentially rent shelf space through extra charges . the store can therefore capture most of the money its customers spend on food in any given week .\nin soul food junkies , hurt sets out on a culinary journey to learn more about soul food tradition and its relevance to black cultural identity . through candid interviews with cooks , historians , scholars , doctors , family , and everyday people , the film puts this tradition under the microscope .\nsome former members of the sanders campaign have already joined forces with democracy at work , an organization which seeks to promote cooperatives throughout the area . at the local brooklyn commons , new school university economics professor richard wolff has spearheaded the new group . meanwhile , just up the road from brooklyn commons lies the park slope food coop , the largest food cooperative in the country with 17 , 000 members . if carried out correctly , bernie folk could help to foster a network of cooperatives designed to assist immigrants along the lines of exarcheia in greece ( see below ) . the question really boils down to political will and finding an appropriate space , be it the brooklyn commons or some other venue . former bernie volunteers should make use of their data base of contacts to identify a suitable space , rather than guardedly hold on to information . the activist gold standard\ncan it really even be a coop , then ? maybe we should just start calling it a whole foods . or worse . . . a starbucks .\nthe volume makes it work ,\nsays herpel . the coop handles so much money that it deposits its cash in the bank every two hours for security reasons . similar to trader joe ' s or grocer stew leonard ' s , the food coop has a limited selection of items ( 9 , 500 , vs . about 50 , 000 in a typical supermarket ) in a relatively small store footprint ( 6 , 000 square feet ) , which allows it to buy in bulk and produces a high turnover on goods . herpel says that the coop turns over its inventory 60 or 70 times a year .\n, the largest member - owned and - operated co - op in the country . something between an earthy - crunchy health food haven and a soviet - style reeducation camp , the coop offered great groceries at low prices but required its members to work in the store for the privilege of shopping there .\nover nine months , director mischa hedges and his crew traveled the west coast to learn more about our food system . while interviewing farmers , agricultural experts , nutritionists and activists , mischa and his team learned that the standard methods of producing food do not take environmental or human health costs into consideration .\nall of us should be deeply concerned about the failure of state and local representatives to stand up to the coop\u2019s tolerance for unremitting anti - semitic attacks on israel . while we commend those representatives who supported legislation against anti - israel boycotts , we \u2013 and all of you \u2013 expect more from our elected officials . recent violence , vandalism and threats against jewish institutions are getting heightened public attention . but the truth is that anti - semitism has long been a serious problem in the u . s . the fbi\u2019s hate crime statistics bear this out : jews have always been the biggest target of religious hate crimes . we need to know that when the anti - semitism is expressed as anti - israelism , community institutions like the park slope food coop \u2013 and our elected representatives \u2013 will not tolerate it . otherwise , jew - hatred , however it is expressed , will continue to grow .\nthat coca - cola boycott , re - affirmed unanimously , protests union - crushing practices and the company\u2019s role in the obesity epidemic . the coop boycotted south african products in its early years , said joe holtz , a founding member of the coop who today works on the committee of paid staff that directs its operations .\ntwo angry moms shows not only on what is wrong with school food ; it offers strategies for overcoming roadblocks and getting healthy , good tasting , real food into school cafeterias . the movie explores the roles the federal government , corporate interests , school administration and parents play in feeding our country\u2019s school kids .\ngiven new york state\u2019s prohibition against anti - israel boycotts and a new york city council resolution condemning the anti - israel boycott movement , we reasonably believed that state and local officials would be deeply troubled to learn that the coop was punishing members who strongly objected to coop activities that could be illegal and violated public policy . we were wrong . we contacted new york state senators jesse hamilton , kevin parker and diane savino , new york assembly members jo anne simon and pamela harris , and new york city council members brad lander and chaim deutsch . each represented either the coop or one or more of the suspended coop members . not a single elected representative intervened , even to express concern about the injustice of the coop\u2019s harsh punishment and the unfair burden it was placing on the suspended members and their families .\none : i included eden foods in my presentation because an eden foods boycott would afflict a cancer survivor among our membership with higher food bills . i said that even if only one coop member suffers an injustice then the whole coop suffers an injustice . i said if we are to go down that road , then we need a supermajority to address such an imbalance and show the greatest possible solidarity . no protest was made from the audience , silence being interpreted as agreement .\nrather than bombard viewers with impersonal facts or apocalyptic policy analysis , ana sofia joanes\u2019 fresh ( spring 2009 ) is born from a place of hope . ana is a powerful public speaker on the social and political issues linked with the connective power of local food systems . she motivates action in viewers , encouraging them to become involved in the transformation of their own food system . by celebrating the real people who are taking sustainable steps toward reinventing the american food system , joanes aims to motivate viewers to engage in what is happening around them and support the world\u2019s food innovators , activists and lovers in their own communities .\nfilmmaker kristin canty\u2019s quest to find healthy food for her four children turned into an educational journey to discover why access to these foods was being threatened . what she found were policies that favor agribusiness and factory farms over small family - operated farms selling fresh foods to their communities . instead of focusing on the source of food safety problems \u2014 most often the industrial food chain \u2014 policymakers and regulators implement and enforce solutions that target and often drive out of business small farms that have proven themselves more than capable of producing safe , healthy food , but buckle under the crushing weight of government regulations and excessive enforcement actions .\nwe are an example on how to shop for food in peace ,\nthe member said .\nwhy would we want to ruin that ?\nthe membership office is located on the second floor of the coop . reach us in person or by phone at 718 - 622 - 0560 during hours listed below .\nat the coop , though , trust is on back order . in 2013 , the new york times reported the shop lost $ 438 , 000 in stolen items .\nthere is fear , i think , among coop administrators , that the present debate about boycotting sodastream might create unresolvable bitterness among the members , undermining our \u201ccooperative\u201d cohesion .\nthe post had the deliciousness of a candace bushnell novel , or maybe , for connoisseurs of locavore fiction , an amy sohn novel . a character in ms . sohn\u2019s \u201cprospect park west\u201d describes the \u201cpainfully long two - and - a - half - hour orientation\u201d before signing up for a food co - op work team , and briefly considers sending her nanny to work for her .\nlike any place that wears its ideals on its sleeve , the co - op evokes rage , adoration and all the emotions in between . in 2006 , the food web site urltoken published \u201cwon\u2019t work for food , \u201d an essay by a onetime co - op member who described the place as \u201csomething between an earthy - crunchy health food haven and a soviet - style re - education camp . \u201d three years later , passionate comments about the piece are still being posted .\nthe food co - op is easy to lampoon , as one new york times writer did recently , as\nthe land of soya milk and honey\n. for a start , it is located in park slope , brooklyn ' s equivalent of london ' s islington . then there is the air of ordered disorganic chaos that fills the store . ask someone stacking shelves where to find something and , unless it is something they buy themselves , they will have no idea . despite longstanding promises , you can only pay with cash , cheque ( by special arrangement ) or food stamps - no debit cards . you queue once to get rung up and then once again to pay . the narrow aisles are often clogged with trolleys full of goods waiting to be unpacked .\nmetered and non - metered car parking is available on the street throughout the neighborhood , though space can be tight . the coop offers a \u201ccart return\u201d service : members will walk you and your cart of groceries to your parked car\u2014so long as it is parked within the cart return service area \u2014and return the cart to the coop for you .\n\u201call of us should be deeply concerned about the failure of state and local representatives to stand up to the coop\u2019s tolerance for unremitting anti - semitic attacks on israel . \u201d\ntheir suspensions will end next month , but the ordeal they endured , and the failure of our elected representatives to step up to the plate to help them , is an important lesson not only for coop members , but also for the rest of us . coop members who simply want to buy healthy and affordable food are still being forced to tolerate fanatical , hateful attacks on the one jewish state . the coop\u2019s newsletter is still rife with anti - israel and anti - semitic articles . one recent article called for the boycott of sabra hummus , because it is \u201chalf owned by an israeli company . \u201d sabra hummus , however , isn\u2019t produced in israel , but in the united states .\nfilmmaker byron hurt grew up eating lots of soul food : grits and scrambled eggs covered with cheese , buttered biscuits with gravy , bacon , and other fatty foods .\nbeen a member since 1978 . lot of knuckleheads on yelp crying about the coop population , comments others made to them while shopping , and other nonsensical complaints . because the coop has great products and low prices , its membership has increased tenfold over the years . i go to the coop to shop not make friends . to the meatballs on yelp , the crybabies , don ' t put the place down . you don ' t like the crowds ? leave . someone says something you don ' t like ? ignore the person . you ' re there to shop . don ' t like it that much ? leave . don ' t complain here and prevent others from joining . have a valid complaint ? take it to the general meeting or bring it to the attention of someone in the membership office . think i ' m trolling ? you ' re too thin skinned to be a real new yorker . the prices are low because we work . why ? the coop doesn ' t have to hire workers to stock shelves . the coop has a construction section . no need to hire contractors . the coop saves money and the general membership saves money . dali l . give 5 stars , if you love it - otherwise take your review and leave . on second thought forget dali l , she ' s childish and an asinine buffoon . the place was a lot smaller in 1978 . the coop purchased the rug cleaner next door and expanded . you want the current building to increase in size ? don ' t complain . dig into your pocket and donate a million dollars . those days we didn ' t have shopping carts . we all deposited our groceries in boxes and pushed them along the floor or carried them . we had a lot of bulk items . not much in refrigerated items . no meat , poultry , or fish . today , the park slope food coop sells wild fish , albeit frozen , poultry , beef , pork , and lamb . all meats and poultry are prepackaged . they ' re all free range , steroid and antibiotic free , and many products are fed organic feed , such as d ' artagnan chicken . yes , the coop sells ice cream and frozen foods ."]}
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", "topic": 39}], "title": "moment factory", "paragraphs": ["another montreal company , moment factory , will also be working on the madonna - does - super - bowl moment .\nand the partner and executive producer of montreal\u2019s moment factory is showing the usual premiere jitters .\n, partner and executive producer of moment factory .\nas demonstrated by our work at the\nrolling transitions merge footage of oakley\u2019s performance athletes with a visual language developed entirely by moment factory . \u201d\nmoment factory ' s creative director uses original technology and multimedia installations to create attention - grabbing spectacles .\nmoment factory has worked on experiential campaigns with brands including oakley , jean - paul gaultier and the nba .\nmoment factory , the multimedia team behind arcade fire\u2019s recent coachella performance , unveil a permanent light show on the city\u2019s storied boardwalk .\nsupebe visite de moment factory dans le cadre des journ\u00e9es de la culture de montr\u00e9al . merci \u00e0 alexandre dumoulin qui a \u00e9t\u00e9 notre guide .\nmoment factory paid tribute by inviting half a dozen talented local design studios to create an extraordinary light installation on one of qu\u00e9bec\u2019s most iconic bridges .\nthe moment factory team was immediately struck by parc de la gorge\u2019s natural beauty and decided more could be done to properly illuminate the park\u2019s magic .\nmontreal ' s moment factory will use its signature cascading sound and light show to dress up the landmark new york city hall for the rapping mogul .\nmoment factory has produced giant visual universes for the cirque du soleil , arcade fire , celine dion \u2019s las vegas show and madonna\u2019 s super bowl gig .\na new permanent multimedia installation created by moment factory and set in the heart of espace air transat at the montr\u00e9al\u2013trudeau airport . ( cnw group / air transat )\nworking with several different spaces in studio red in los angeles , moment factory delivered an immersive interactive experience touching on the brand\u2019s history , values , design and innovations .\nthis is the type of work that moment factory specializes in \u2013 art that includes everybody from native canadians , to tourists , to essentially anyone wanting an unforgettable experience .\nduality is the work of montreal - based new media studio moment factory , who have designed shows for jay - z and madonna , among dozens of other big names .\nproduced in collaboration with montr\u00e9al - based moment factory , the show is presented on a 270 - degree screen , where breathtaking and evocative images provide a spectacular immersive experience .\nthis expansive structure shows moment factory\u2019s commitment to creating immersive environments and digital platforms that engage customers . with an international team of 16 people , in collaboration with respected brooklyn - based digital fabrication studio situ fabrication , and fulkra \u2013 technology integrators from los angeles , moment factory once again demonstrates its creative leadership and expertise in creating leading edge multimedia installations .\nmoment factory has expanded its reach with the opening of its first european office in london , a move that will enable the company to better collaborate with clients in the region .\nas part of the event , moment factory created a room featuring 270 - degree projection screens to highlight oakley ceo colin baden \u2019s speech and create an immersive environment for the cocktail reception .\nsince 2014 , moment factory\u2019s multimedia entertainment has been entertaining audiences on royal caribbean international ( rci ) \u2019s technology driven ship quantum of the seas . following the success of t . . .\ntoday oshmiani cheese factory is one of the most modern and highly productive enterprises of the country .\nmontreal , qc , usa \u2014 moment factory has created a centerpiece multimedia installation for oakley\u2019s new flagship store on 5th avenue in manhattan , which opened officially on may 1 , 2014 . the project follows moment factory\u2019s successful participation in the launch of oakley\u2019s \u201cdisruptive by design\u201d campaign in los angeles in february 2014 . through this new global marketing initiative , oakley aims to celebrate its legacy and culture of disruption , and set out their blueprint for future innovation . in response to this new brand direction , moment factory created a living , breathing installation that embodies the renegade spirit of oakley\u2019s design ethos .\noakley , manufacturers of eyewear , ski goggles and outdoor accessories , recently commissioned montreal - based moment factory to design and produce a multimedia environment for the launch of its new disruptive by design campaign .\n\u201cqu\u00e9bec has evolved in a very different way than the rest of north america , \u201d says amahl hazelton , moment factory\u2019s manager of communications for destinations . \u201cit\u2019s a unique confluence of different influences . \u201d\njust like on the previous tours , moment factory are using technology to help create a riveting and innovative stage performance\u2014on nin ' s lights in the sky tour reznor put his trust in moment factory to \u201cmake the stage an instrument . \u201d the result was an interactive light show where the band\u2019s movements controlled the visuals using specially designed programs . this current collaboration will continue to push these programs even further .\nfollowing a well - received collaboration on the super bowl xlvi halftime show , madonna invited montreal\u2019s moment factory to create the multimedia content for her 2012 world tour . four months later , it was showtime .\nco - presented by massivart and the phi centre , chromatic pro gathers different protagonists of the hyper creativity about the link between art and business , featuring names such as tetro , moment factory and vall\u00e9e duhamel .\na project directed by jacques cartier and champlain bridges incorporated . a concept by moment factory . in collaboration with : ambiances design productions , atomic3 , \u00e9clairage public / ombrages , lucion m\u00e9dia , r\u00e9alisations and udo design .\nairports , moment factory is sought out for its creative expertise by international clients looking to make the visitor experience memorable and inspiring . our installations capture the attention of a new generation of tech - savvy visitors .\nat the beginning and end of each phase , moment factory brings all three disciplines together to ensure a cohesive design solution that not only meets , but consistently exceeds client expectations in terms of quality , schedule and value .\nas of may 17 , the jacques - cartier bridge will be lit up every night for the next ten years . this stunning visual project was developed by moment factory in collaboration with six montreal multimedia and lighting studios .\nimage with caption :\na new permanent multimedia installation created by moment factory and set in the heart of espace air transat at the montr\u00e9al\u2013trudeau airport . ( cnw group / air transat )\n. image available at : urltoken\nimage with caption :\na new permanent multimedia installation created by moment factory and set in the heart of espace air transat at the montr\u00e9al\u2013trudeau airport . ( cnw group / air transat )\n. image available at : urltoken\nso there\u2019s little time for the moment factory team to get into the music hall , set up visual imagery with synchronized light and sound on led panels and carnegie hall surfaces , and work out all the kinks before show time .\na storyteller , a multimedia architect and a creative strategist . discover our three partners and the story behind the factory .\nabout moment factory moment factory is a multimedia entertainment studio specializing in the conception and production of immersive environments that combine video , lighting , architecture , animation , sound and special effects . since 2001 , they have earned a reputation for crafting innovative and memorable experiences in public spaces . from spellbinding shows to permanent multimedia installations that establish must - see destinations , they pioneer new forms of entertainment that enhance the reach , visitorship and fan loyalty for artists , brands and destinations .\nthe multimedia content \u2014 which blends cinematic elements , computer animation and cutting - edge interactivity \u2014 was executive produced by montreal - based moment factory , in collaboration with marcela sardi of sardi design , mike rubin of mra international and systems designer smart monkeys . moment factory \u2019s past projects range from rock concerts to brand experiences , including the background imagery for madonna\u2019s 2012 super bowl halftime show and architectural installations in atlantic city , baton rouge and barcelona \u2014 but never something of this scale .\n\u201cwe had a great relationship , and madonna was extremely satisfied , \u201d says johanna marsal , a producer at moment factory . \u201cshe chose us to continue in the journey of her new tour , so we accompanied her through the whole process . \u201d\nthe vinyl factory limited 16 - 18 marshall street london w1f 7be registered in england and wales under no . 04184222 . contact\nfor further information : air transat , caroline gagnon , public relations and marketing advisor , 514 - 987 - 1616 , ext . 4662 ; moment factory , amahl hazelton , head of communications , destinations , 514 - 843 - 8433 , ext . 127\nfor the largest kinetic installation produced for a tour , moment factory\u2019s contribution included the design and creation of the content displayed in the kinetic installation as well as the led screen behind the musicians . in collaboration with scott holthaus and leif dixon , moment factory designed a multimedia toolbox that crafts a dialogue between the playback and tait\u2019s navigator automation platform in order to create shapes on the kinetic installation . this \u2018dialogue\u2019 extends the band\u2019s live presence and energy from the stage out over the crowd with an ever - evolving set of surprises .\n' ' reaching the pavilion will be an experience in itself . from pointe - \u00e0 - calli\u00e8re , visitors will walk through a refurbished stone sewer that itself will feature a light and sound show by moment factory [ \u2026 ] ' ' andy riga , the gazette\nsome of our products now have multiple plan a attributes . for example , our pure cotton pure cotton active waist checked shorts with stormwear\u2122 , support bci cotton and are made in factories that meet our eco and ethical factory requirements . our tuna and sweetcorn sandwiches have eat well , no net tuna and food waste reduction attributes \u2013 and are made in a factory that meets our gold factory requirements .\nat moment factory , we bring people together . our shows and destinations pioneer forms of entertainment that offer the world new experiences . whether at a concert , a flagship store or across an urban square , we aim to inspire a sense of collective wonder and connection .\nfrom ideation to execution , our departments specialized in content , environment , and systems design are led by a powerhouse team of project managers and producers who guide the process . moment factory is the one - stop shop for experiences that thrill , surprise , and amaze audiences .\nindeed , as much as moment factory loves to manufacture spectacular one - off events , it ' s also keen to do more permanent installations . which is why it recently signed a contract to provide all the indoor multimedia elements for the euronews building currently under construction in lyons , france .\nwe are no strangers to moment factory here at the creators project and neither is nine inch nails . the two creative forces started working together in 2008 on the nin\u2019s lights in the sky tour and again on trent reznor and wife mariqueen maandig\u2019s how to destroy angel\u2019s tour earlier this year .\nheilongjiang first factory of biologics which belongs to hpgc co - established a research center in the factory with heilongjiang veterinary research institute . also , hpgc collaborated with harbin medical university ( heilongjiang key laboratory of biomedical engineering ) and have set up the hmu - hpgc biomedical engineering r & d center .\non fait \u00e7a en public chez moment factory , nous rassemblons les gens . nos spectacles et nos destinations sont pionniers du divertissement en offrant \u00e0 la plan\u00e8te toute enti\u00e8re de nouvelles exp\u00e9riences . qu\u2019il s\u2019agisse d\u2019un concert , d\u2019un magasin phare ou d\u2019un espace urbain , notre objectif est d\u2019insuffler un sentiment d\u2019\u00e9merveillement collectif et de connexion . de l\u2019id\u00e9e \u00e0 l\u2019op\u00e9ration , nos d\u00e9partements sp\u00e9cialis\u00e9s en contenu , sc\u00e9nographie et design de syst\u00e8mes sont dirig\u00e9s par une \u00e9quipe centrale de charg\u00e9s de projets et de producteurs . moment factory est le \u00abone - stop shop\u00bb o\u00f9 trouver des exp\u00e9riences qui donnent des sensations fortes , surprennent et \u00e9merveillent les publics . / / we do it in public at moment factory , we bring people together . our shows and destinations pioneer forms of entertainment that offer the world new experiences . whether at a concert , a flagship store or across an urban square , we aim to inspire a sense of collective wonder and connection . from ideation to execution , our departments specialized in content , environment , and systems design are led by a powerhouse team of project managers and producers who guide the process . moment factory is the one - stop shop for experiences that thrill , surprise , and amaze audiences .\non fait \u00e7a en public chez moment factory , nous rassemblons les gens . nos spectacles et nos destinations sont pionniers du divertissement en offrant \u00e0 la plan\u00e8te toute enti\u00e8re de nouvelles exp\u00e9riences . qu\u2019il s\u2019agisse d\u2019un concert , d\u2019un magasin phare ou d\u2019un espace urbain , notre objectif est d\u2019insuffler un sentiment d\u2019\u00e9merveillement collectif et de connexion . de l\u2019id\u00e9e \u00e0 l\u2019op\u00e9ration , nos d\u00e9partements sp\u00e9cialis\u00e9s en contenu , sc\u00e9nographie et design de syst\u00e8mes sont dirig\u00e9s par une \u00e9quipe centrale de charg\u00e9s de projets et de producteurs . moment factory est le \u00abone - stop shop\u00bb o\u00f9 trouver des exp\u00e9riences qui donnent des sensations fortes , surprennent et \u00e9merveillent les publics . / / we do it in public at moment factory , we bring people together . our shows and destinations pioneer forms of entertainment that offer the world new experiences . whether at a concert , a flagship store or across an urban square , we aim to inspire a sense of collective wonder and connection . from ideation to execution , our departments specialized in content , environment , and systems design are led by a powerhouse team of project managers and producers who guide the process . moment factory is the one - stop shop for experiences that thrill , surprise , and amaze audiences . show less\nso what is it about qu\u00e9bec that makes it such a particularly fitting landscape for the type of art moment factory creates across the world ? we spoke with the experimental digital art group to get their side of the story and show others what they see in qu\u00e9bec that translates so easily to magic .\nthis year , moment factory is back in the nfl fray as part of super bowl boulevard , a 10 - block entertainment spectacle that ' s been carved down one of new york ' s busiest thoroughfares . their contribution is the super bowl virtual theater , a 3 , 390 square foot projection - mapped wonder .\nmoment factory\u2019s multi - disciplinary team consists of graphic and motion designers , multimedia directors , illustrators , architects , lighting designers , musicians , environment designers , producers , programmers , engineers , technicians and developers . principal people are dominic audet , chief of innovation , sakchin bessette , creative director and \u00e9ric fournier , executive producer .\nsaturday , september 21 , the mus\u00e9e d\u2019art contemporain de montr\u00e9al ( mac ) held its annual ball , which saw more than 650 guests gathered together for an electrifying , surprise - filled evening . the event , centered on the theme lost paradise , was graciously organized by sid lee , with the generous involvement of moment factory .\n\u201ctraveling these days is a very logistical experience , \u201d said moment factory creative director sakchin bessette . \u201cthe only magical part about it is looking through the porthole of the plane , where you\u2019re over the clouds and the sun is setting , so that\u2019s what we wanted to create with all of the media content in the airport . \u201d\nmoment factory fc joined the coed division 1 in 2014 and was able to win the championship right of the bat . after two seasons without titles , the team around captain marc - andr\u00e9 paquet is now ready to lighten up the league again . the excellent chemistry between the players could be the key factor for a successful summer .\nbeating the light pollution was more complicated . since you can ' t tell the big city to dim it down a little , the moment factory had to outgun the limelight with the most powerful hardware it could find . the images are blasted over herald square from 12 2k40 barco projectors from the courtyard marriott on sixth avenue , where the nfl rented out two floors of the building just for the production company . the projectors have 2k resolution with lamps rated at 40 , 000 lumens . originally , moment factory had hoped to use the same 20 , 000 lumen barco projectors that it used for la sagrada familia in barcelona , but they proved too dinky for the task .\nconsidering madonna\u2019s famous attention to production detail and the kind of dynamic multimedia environment moment factory has become known for , the tour seems set to make good on the promise of this past february\u2019s lauded performance . have a look at a behind - the - scenes video below , and look through images of the sets in the slideshow above .\nfor this newest project , moment factory are utilizing 3d - camera technology to produce an interactive light show to \u201callow trent and his band to appear and disappear as silhouettes hidden in a field of pixels . \u201d the pre - made and instantaneous visuals will dance across the moving screens as the band plays , creating a sea of pixels .\nthere are four lumina events in qu\u00e9bec : anima lumina , nova lumina , foresta lumina , and tonga lumina . the team at moment factory planned the first lumina experience by pure happenstance when foresta lumina was born in 2014 . what began as a request from park officials to light up the park\u2019s iconic pedestrian suspension bridge became foresta lumina .\nthe interactive experience tabegami sama debuted today in an abandoned building in tokyo . we are thrilled sony japan trusted moment factory to create our first project in japan . together with sony , kirinzi and prism , we collaborated on the storytelling , the visitor experience , the content , the scenography as well as the interactive elements of the exhibit .\nafter her 2012 super bowl halftime show wowed audiences with its choreography and jaw - dropping projection mapping , madonna was set to begin masterminding the tour for her new album , mdna . she decided to bring along the team that made the super bowl show possible : the lights - and - magic wizards at multimedia production studio , moment factory .\nnine inch nails ' trent reznor wanted just that when he hired moment in 2009 for his lights in the sky live tour . it was moment that dropped close to 2 , 000 led - lit beach balls last spring on the crowd at california ' s coachella festival during a performance by arcade fire . it was moment that got the call from ottawa ' s national capital commission almost three years ago to turn the fa\u00e7ade of the parliament buildings into a screen for a spectacular light - and - sound show .\nmoment factory is the next step in that innovation , particularly in art . co - founded by two artists in 2001 , this immersive multimedia entertainment studio is comprised of more than 250 visual artists , 3d designers , storytellers , graphic designers , animators , and confetti canon operators ( yes , really ) who take the live experience to the next level .\nyear : 2014 category : offline digital title : lax - data cloud the destination board is the next - generation flight information board in the new tom bradley international terminal at the los angeles international airport . for this giant led display , moment factory created the data cloud . this permanent , real - time , generative artwork uses rss feeds to harvest wind , temperature and precipitation data from los angeles and lax destination cities , and transforms this information into flowing organic forms that evoke waves , clouds and topographies . website : urltoken company : moment factory client : los angeles world airports ( lawa ) project direction : mra international executive creative direction : sardi design winning website : laxcasestudy . urltoken datacloud / back to list\nin fact , such is the precision of digital technology and 3 - d mapping today that fournier thinks moment factory never even physically had to visit lucas stadium in advance .\nin many instances , we work just from plans and when we finally arrive on - site , everything ' s prepared in advance . what matters is the quality of the information .\neach walk has six to ten different \u201cscenes\u201d that visitors can observe \u2014 anything from miraculously lit - up trees to glowing ponds housing scores of white orbs . moment factory makes qu\u00e9bec ( and all that lives within the province ) pure magic . the only way you can get the full experience is by making the trip and going on one of the walks yourself .\nthey work with trees , mountains , bridges , and those who tend to them to turn this province into a mystical dreamland with endless possibilities . by putting the interests of the people on the front lines of the exhibition , moment factory has given everyone a new perspective on qu\u00e9bec that is helping to reinforce the idea that this the most beautiful place on earth .\naccording to moment factory ' s multimedia director , nelson de robles , the idea was to show the fusion of the two host states\u2014new york and new jersey\u2014as well as to illustrate the contrast\nbetween the heat of the game and the cold outside .\nindeed , when i was standing in herald square watching the projection , the temperature was hovering in the low twenties .\nfournier , 48 , was in indiana in his capacity as a partner and executive producer for moment factory , the montreal - based multimedia / new - media company that , since its creation in the fall of 2001 , has become the go - to collective if you ' re keen to combine sound , light , video , architecture and performance into one extravagant sensory overload .\nthe super bowl gig was done in association with another montreal creative powerhouse , cirque du soleil , with whom moment factory has teamed on various projects since 2004 , including the reconstituted celine dion show at caesar ' s palace in las vegas . madonna ' s veteran choreographer and creative director jamie king had worked with cirque on its michael jackson : the immortal world tour show .\n/ cnw / - transat is proud to unveil a new , permanent multimedia installation , created by moment factory and set in the heart of espace air transat , at the montr\u00e9al\u2013trudeau airport . this immersive experience celebrates the anticipation and joy of vacations , allowing travellers to explore the world of transat via interactive , playful and inspiring content that highlights its many sun and european destinations .\nthe vinyl factory is the world\u2019s foremost vinyl enterprise . it encompasses a record label , pressing plant and online magazine , and collaborates with artists and musicians to create stunning audio - visual shows .\nmoment factory\u2019s expertise in pacing permanent installations was key in terms of developing an evolving visual landscape . content is divided into four capsules , running in alternating patterns and rhythms according to store hours and activity on 5th avenue . within the media - saturated context of manhattan , the capsules are designed to draw in customers from the street , revealing complex layers as they experience the installation from a closer perspective .\nwhen you\u2019re a traveler in a foreign land , you have a few different routes to ensure you get the full experience : either you see the main attractions or wander so far off the beaten path that you have to forge your own way . moment factory\u2019s lumina series is an interactive experience set within the backdrop of some of qu\u00e9bec\u2019s most beautiful natural amenities : the parks , forests , and waterfronts .\nthere ' s endless super bowl hoopla happening in new york right now , what with the big game just days away . but you might miss one of the coolest if you don ' t look up : the projection - mapping specialists moment factory have turned the grand herald square facade of macy ' s into an orgy of light . it ' s incredible . here ' s how they did it .\nfournier is clear about the fact that moment factory ' s rise has paralleled the decline in sales of recorded music , particularly in north america . in 1999 , music sales and licensing on the continent totalled more than $ 15 - billion ( u . s . ) ; 10 years later , that total was about $ 7 - billion , with cd sales dropping 6 to 8 per cent every year .\nbut no matter how much power was thrown at the project , moment factory had to work within some unavoidable constraints , and in the end , the visual content had to be tailored for the site . for example , the video contains very little negative space\u2014everything had to be filled with a color , because you ' re never going to get a deep , cold black in the middle of new york city .\nthe atmosphere among the players of moment factory fc remains also positive , after the final whistle of the referee ends the game . fighting for a common goal in the coed division 1 has a huge impact on the team spirit within the multimedia entertainment company , which was responsible for the illumination of the jacques cartier bridge on montreal\u2019s 375th anniversary . \u201cplaying soccer with each other is definitely the reason why the hierarchy in our office loosens up a bit . when we come back to work after a match , we can put the conversations about our current projects aside for a moment and discuss some other subjects first\u201d , said mr . paquet .\nthe sheer concentration of talent in the league let the coed division 1 teams no other choice but to be well prepared for every match - up . choosing the right strategy can make the difference during the last moments of a close game . moment factory fc is mainly trying to keep being in possession of the ball as often as possible , in order to dictate the rhythm on the pitch . \u201ca good coordination between defense and midfield is pivotal for our game . if we are able to stick together as a group , it is hard to score against us\u201d , clarified mr . paquet . on the offensive end , the captain of moment factory fc puts his faith primarily in the hands of marouane sahbi . \u201che is an extraordinary dribbler and responsible for the magical stuff in our team\u201d , said mr . paquet with a smile on his face .\nmoment factory was commissioned as executive content producer for the largest multimedia installation at any airport in the americas . we developed a digital storytelling strategy and produced original multimedia content , interactive installations and real - time data visualizations to support remarkable passenger experiences . seven huge media features are carefully orchestrated to bring the architecture to life . the result is a carefully curated , breathtakingly beautiful environment that lets passengers fly before they ever leave the ground .\nthey\u2019re known for bringing unique , larger - than - life installations to parks , entertainment venues , and retail destinations all over the world . thrust into the spotlight by madonna\u2019s 2012 super bowl halftime show , moment factory introduced the world to a side of live art that uses the environment as the easel . however , it is what they\u2019ve done with qu\u00e9bec\u2019s landmarks ( natural and man - made alike ) that have drawn the most acclaim .\nat founders factory we strive to build a team of people that could be founders in their own right . from the brightest minds in business , engineering and design we believe great people build the greatest products and businesses .\nis one of the oldest industrial enterprises of the city . the activity of the factory began in 1947 . in 2006 , implemented the first stage of the investment project\nmodernization of the plant for making hard cheeses .\nm & s is one of the uk ' s leading retailers . we are committed to making every moment special through the high quality , own brand food , clothing and home products we offer in our stores and internationally .\nfournier is currently in new york because moment factory has been tapped to provide the lights and interactive elements at two consecutive concerts featuring the world ' s biggest rapper , jay - z , in fabled carnegie hall . it ' s a charity show in part to support the united way of new york and tickets have been priced at $ 500 to more than $ 2 , 000 ( u . s . ) . the first performance was monday evening .\nour attributes include : fairtrade ; organic ; recycled content ; free range ; cruelty free ; low alcohol and healthy food . we also define factory manufacturing that meets social or environmental best practice standards as a plan a product attribute .\non saturday though , thanks to some projection - mapped magic , gaud\u00ed\u2019s masterpiece was briefly complete\u2013and then some . moment factory , the montreal - based new media studio responsible for madonna\u2019s stage show , premiered a 15 - minute light show that turned the sagrada\u2019s lush , intricate nativity facade into a moving spectacle . \u201cour inspiration was to realize antonio gaud\u00ed\u2019s dream , \u201d write the crew on their blog . \u201cthe architect wished for the fa\u00e7ade to be full of colors . \u201d\nthe exhibition focuses on japanese food culture in an artistic , playful , educative and entertaining way . \u201cthe mysterious restaurant of the food god\u201d features 4 digital installations created and produced by moment factory and adapted to the given environment . the interactive experience takes visitors on a journey across three main sections , leading the audience to their final culinary destination \u2013 the ephemeral restaurant . the result is a poetic interpretation of japanese legends that have a strong relationship to the japanese food culture .\nto uphold the illusion that guests have stepped off this planet and onto another , the crew at moment factory goes to great lengths to create the environment and have it seamlessly integrate in the woods . they hide speakers in trees , use color - changing led bulbs that float and bob like magic , and use original music to set the scene . along with the technical aspects of the series , original storylines are constructed for each walk , making each experience different from the last .\nmoment factory is a montreal - based collective of video , design , and technology nerds . they ' re experts at turning buildings into animations , and they use their own propriety software to do it . in one recent recent show , they projected glorious imagery onto la sagrada familia , antoni gaud\u00ed ' s masterpiece cathedral in barcelona . the canadian company is no stranger to american football , either ; they helped design madonna ' s half - time show at the super bowl in 2012 .\nin 2017 , moment factory and six local partners fulfilled a long - held dream of lighting up the jacques cartier bridge\u2013an architectural jewel and iconic montreal landmark . directed by jacques cartier and champlain bridges incorporated , collaborators shared one common goal : to give montreal a new visual postcard and a showcase for the city\u2019s creative and technological vanguard . the collaboration would result in the world\u2019s most - connected bridge , a smart city illumination activated by real - time social media activity and big urban data .\ndoing large events ,\noften stressful ones ,\nis\nin the dna of moment factory ,\nfournier says .\nso i think we ' ve got a pretty sharp team when it comes to addressing those tight challenges .\nbut\nyesterday , entering [ lucas ] stadium , looking at the crowd . . . seeing nbc broadcasting live and all the anxiety surrounding the game itself , i couldn ' t help myself being as nervous as everybody else ,\nhe laughed .\nthe whole thing seems fantastically gaudy ( as it should be ! ) . spiritually , gaud\u00ed was fervently catholic . architecturally , he was fantastically radical . his buildings reflect that duality\u2013they\u2019re full of technical brilliance as well as religious symbolism ( the spires on the nativity facade , for example , support massive stone \u201cbaskets\u201d of colorful fruits ) . it\u2019s easy to imagine gaud\u00ed , had he lived today , working for moment factory\u2013their brand of technical know - how and fantastical excess is actually very similar to his own .\nmoment factory , with 120 employees , produces content for digital signage as well as projection , working with both permanent installations as well as temporary ones for large events and shows . last fall , the company was commissioned by los angeles world airports at act as executive multimedia content producer for seven installations in the new tom bradley international international terminal . it included hours of original video content and several interactive sequences created with high defintion imaging , 3d and technology that responds in real time to the movement of people and airport information .\nwith so much to see and explore , it\u2019s almost as if there are two sides to qu\u00e9bec : the first could be mistaken for 19th century france . the second ? well , that one makes you feel like you\u2019re living in the not - too - distant future . and it\u2019s the latter \u2014 that second personality \u2014 that\u2019s being transformed by the creative minds at moment factory , an art collective that\u2019s turning some of the province\u2019s most beautiful parks and mountains into an electric wonderland straight out of a sci - fi movie .\nwhen madonna got the nod to anchor the super bowl halftime show , king turned to cirque to help with its preparation and presentation . cirque , in turn , contacted moment in late october last year and\nby late november we had the go ,\nfournier says .\nmarsal and the other artists at moment factory taxed the full resources of the company\u2019s unique video configurations on the mdna set , making each song a self - contained unit complementing the choreography and amping up the theatricality of madonna\u2019s performance . the main stage surface contains 36 motorized led cubes , which constantly move during the performance , keeping the audience guessing . \u201cgirl gone wild\u201d is set inside an ornate 3 - d cathedral , \u201ci\u2019m a sinner\u201d offers a psychedelic train ride through india , while grand finale \u201ccelebration\u201d is a full - blown spectacle of color and movement .\nat the moment , the company completed the second stage of technical re - equipment , which increased the capacity of the company for the production of cheese and 15 tons per day . a new modern salting department has been put into operation ( such as\nriver\n) .\nmoment has a total staff of more than 60 ; for the super bowl , fournier and his partners sakchin bessette and dominic audet assembled a team of 12\nartist technologists\nwho got involved\nvery early in the process and drove it all the way to the finish line .\nfor some , a super bowl berth would rank as a career high . not moment factory .\nthe whole world of multimedia environments and working with new technologies is just at its beginning ,\nfournier says .\nwe ' ve seen the technologies evolve so fast in the last 10 years that the possibilities are endless . . . . it ' s about pushing boundaries , using all the new tools , the technologies people are used to , like video games and the internet , and trying , in a certain sense , to transform the public environment into a more beautiful world .\nbut the project was a terrible challenge for another very simple reason : the macy ' s building on 34th street is just blocks from the seizure - inducing light pollution emanating from times square , not to mention the empire state building and loads of skyscrapers that are all exploding with light . and then there ' s the latent sound of manhattan ' s crushing gridlock . the latter problem was solved by convincing the city to let moment factory crank up the volume to 100 decibels rather than the normal 85 decibel limit .\n85 decibels is basically the sound of the traffic ,\nsays de robles .\nmoment factory had the opportunity to work with tait\u2019s kinetic light installation comprised of over 1000 nano winches and connected led fixtures which hang above the band and the audience in sweeping waves of colour . it moves 60 feet vertically and as quickly as 10 feet per second creating 3d shapes , textures and movement . the installation was conceived with the band , tait and scott holthaus , as a way to bring fans even deeper into the music . so as the audience is surrounded by live sound , they also are immersed in colours and shapes inspired by each song on a new set list drafted each night .\neven if regaining the title is one of the priorities of the former champion , having fun together stands out above everything else . since moment factory employs more than 260 people with all kinds of different backgrounds in montreal , the players consider match days also as occasions to get to know each other better and catch up with colleagues . \u201cof course , we would like to win the vast majority of our games , but it doesn\u2019t matter if we don\u2019t . the important thing is that we enjoy our time together and help each other out , when it gets crucial on the pitch\u201d , said mr . paquet , who is called \u201cmappy\u201d by his teammates .\nthe macy ' s building ' s design posed another problem\u2014because it doesn ' t have a totally flat facade , and the nfl wanted to project actual football footage onto the building . usually , projection maps don ' t shy away from the intricacies of a building ' s architecture . as de robles points out , la sagrada familia is one of the most complicated buildings in the world , and moment factory took advantage of all that weirdness to make a more interesting presentation . but if you want to use real footage of real human beings doing things , you need a flat surface\u2014which gets screwed up by the macy ' s building ' s huge recessed windows .\nsalvador dal\u00ed famously called gaud\u00ed\u2019s style \u201csuperbly creative bad taste , \u201d a description moment factory\u2019s designers obviously took to heart . ode \u00e0 la vie is a blindingly surreal retelling of \u201cthe birth of the universe , \u201d projection mapped onto the sagrada\u2019s towering spires using 16 high - powered projectors . the show features waterfalls cascading down the facade , candy - colored fog , and a crescendo that highlights the facade\u2019s central figure\u2013the baby jesus\u2013emerging from billowing chartreuse clouds . a bombastic soundtrack by anthony rozankovic and misteur valaire accompanies , and at the climax , thousands of glittering led butterflies cascaded onto the 32 , 000 people gathered in the plaza below . basically , gaudi would have loved it .\nin the show opener , celine stands in a shimmering gold and ivory armani gown at center stage with the world\u2019s largest pure white billowing curtain . it flies away instantly in a split second as if criss angel pulled the ultimate mindfreak vanish . the stage is filled wall to wall with the orchestra , band and three backup singers . it\u2019s the first wow moment of the night .\nmoment factory\u2019s concept had to successfully fit within the existing architectural design , while also expressing the brand\u2019s strong connection to technological innovation . the installation\u2019s physical design took inspiration from the exterior storefront architecture \u2013 featuring large pleated metal components . the store\u2019s long and narrow footprint also created opportunities to explore movement and create a coherent visual impact over a long distance . 27 lcd screens arranged in rows of 3 are incorporated in fragmented forms suspended across the length of the ceiling . the shifting angles and surfaces result in anamorphic tricks \u2013 playing with perception of the installation in space and the decomposition of the video surface . retail operations were also a key consideration in the design process : with a ceiling mounted installation , all valuable wall and floor space is available for sales and merchandising .\nthe road to the finals in the canadian corporate soccer league ( ccsl ) is long and full of difficulties . every team has to overcome a bunch of unexpected challenges somewhere down the line before getting the chance to lift up the highly coveted trophy at the end of the playoffs . one of the players , who know what it takes to win a championship in his division , is marc - andr\u00e9 paquet . the 46 - year old computer scientist at moment factory led his teammates to the top of the coed division 1 almost three years ago . \u201cthe competition in our league is extremely tough , but that\u2019s the fun part of it . we are constantly forced to surpass our own limits\u201d , said mr . paquet in an exclusive phone interview with the ccsl after the 1 - 0 loss against manulife fc .\nher \u201cyou are the reason\u201d is sung against one of the most dramatic wall drops of blossoming giant flowers and a staggering chandelier , a genius artistic approach to set decoration . you can\u2019t help be wowed by that , but then celine does her music tribute to my hero , mi5 super agent james bond . now she\u2019s in a black sequined gown for \u201cgoldfinger , \u201d and the mammoth video wall is alive with what must be 200 feet of shattering colorful animation that should start the next 007 movie . look closely and you\u2019ll spot rene - charles as the young secret agent . it\u2019s cutting - edge technology for a total multimedia environment created by moment factory of montreal , who also dealt another winning card with the water screen . every image , filmed with special cameras or created electronically , seen in the colosseum was created specifically for the new show .\nwe ' re interested in hearing about your ideas . if you have a web , multimedia , or creative project in mind we can help you implement it . even if you ' re unsure about pursuing it at the moment , we are here to discuss your ideas and talk with you about your project . contact us through email , phone , or web - form , and let ' s start a conversation . contact us\nin another brief video clip to cover a gown change later in the show , there\u2019s incredibly personal , never - before - seen video portraits at home soon after the successful hospital delivery of twin boys eddy and nelson conceived after five failed in - vitro attempts . there\u2019s another precious moment captured with celine wide awake on their private jet nursing one of the newborn twins and rene fast asleep with the other twin in the same position .\nfor montr\u00e9al\u2019s 375th and canada\u2019s 150th , our three major montr\u00e9al orchestras\u2014the osm , the orchestre m\u00e9tropolitain as well as the mcgill symphony orchestra\u2014will be coming together to celebrate this historic moment at the foot of our iconic mount royal . this concept show , created and produced by gsi musique and directed by simon leclerc , will feature more than 300 musicians , pop artists and choral singers who promise to dazzle our eyes and ears and make our spirits soar .\nit\u2019s the duet you never ever dreamed could happen . the audience goes into a mesmerized \u201cis it live or recorded\u201d trance . celine glows with radiance as the new queen of the strip and nobly glides slowly down the aisle . nobody would dare reach out to touch her or interrupt the beauty of her strong , powerful voice . it\u2019s such a reverential and awesome moment that it\u2019s certain to cause spine - tingling and hair - raising experiences for every colosseum spectator .\nwe\u2019ll produce our products with integrity , ensuring that by 2020 , every m & s product we sell has a plan a best practice social or environmental attribute . in 2017 , we extended this commitment so that by 2025 every one of our products will have plan a attribute that address every single one of its material social and environmental impacts . for example , covering the key raw materials , factory , use and disposal stages in a product ' s lifecycle .\nheilongjiang first factory of biologics of hpgc built a strategic alliance with harbin veterinary research institute of caas , and imported the internationally pioneered production technology of avian influenza vaccine . the pharmaceutical preparation r & d center and returned scholars from us co - established the solid and liquid preparation technology platform of sustained release , controlled release and drug targeting . we also brought in post - docs who specialized in fat emulsion in 2006 , and the studies of venous emulsion preparations are on - going .\na magnificent masterpiece ! those are the only words to describe the magical and memorable moment when celine dion drops pop princess status and takes on a monarch\u2019s mantle as legendary icon in her new spectacular at the colosseum at caesars palace . the curtains part at the halfway mark of the show to reveal celine singing at rear center stage after one more of the fantastic music interludes to permit her the seven fabulous designer gown changes . almost simultaneously , a second celine appears right in the center of the theater singing , too .\nceline , who also wears stunning outfits from versace , givenchy , balmain and elie saab , is refreshingly candid talking with the audience at the show\u2019s first possible moment : \u201cthis is a dream come true . we are overjoyed at what has happened and that we are back at caesars . but i am still nervous about it . \u201d and in a reference to rene\u2019s poker - playing skills at the tables : \u201cit\u2019s an even bigger dream come true for rene ! \u201d celine admits to gaining 60 pounds while pregnant , but the hard work of the show and the parenting had her back in fine form in no time .\nfr\u00e9d\u00e9ric matterne , head of sales development international europe and xavier turquin , project manager at bnp paribas wealth management , decided to co - create such an authentication service with a group of clients using daon \u2019s identityx \u00ae platform for mobile biometric authentication . daon is an innovator in developing and deploying biometric authentication and identity assurance solutions worldwide . their idea was to work in an agile mode , comparable to that commonly used in startup structures . the big factory ( breakthrough innovation group ) , bnp paribas wealth management\u2019s dedicated structure created to deliver innovative clients ' solutions in the minimum amount of time seemed ideal to launch this new service !\nthe cooperation between bnp paribas wealth management and daon within the big factory resulted in the launch of mybiopass in just nine months . mybiopass proposes clients to use a unique key to log on to their private space and validate their transactions online . this authentication method collects their fingerprint , their face ( image capture ) and voice biometrics ( audio recording ) and uses them in conjunction with their smartphone to give them access to their bank account and authorize any of their operations . the combination of a minimum of two authentication methods guarantees them a high level of security whilst providing them with a memorable and easy way to identify themselves .\nas is often the way in the musical world ( s ) laswell and his collaborators inhabit , the golden palominos are a shape shifting concern that have at times featured such leftfield luminaries as arto lindsay , john zorn and , er , michael stipe . as such it\u2019s hard to compare the various albums of the golden palominos ( although laswell contributed to their recordings well into the \u201990s ) , but this debut released in 1983 captures a wonderful moment in time . drummer anton fier remains the only constant member of the palominos up to this day , but the madcap recordings on the golden palominos are a product of the same scene that material et al were born out of .\nhpgc r & d center was certified as a state - level enterprise r & d center in 2005 . the five r & d centers of antibiotics , modern chinese medicines , new preparations , otc and healthcare products and veterinary vaccines were validated as province - level engineering technology research center . we also have two province - level key laboratories and a postdoctoral station . hpgc was listed as the pilot unit of national innovative enterprises . harbin antibiotic production base that is led by hpgc general factory was listed as harbin antibiotic production base of the national torch plan . national high - tech base of harbin biological industry , with hpgc being its main body , was officially authorized by national development and reform commission in february 2008 . hpgc was the first set of high - tech companies identified according to the national management of high - tech company identification by the end of 2008 ."]}
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( bpl ) announces new vial size of gammaplex\u00ae for the treatment of primary immunodeficiency and chronic immune thrombocytopenic purpura\nbio products laboratory ( bpl ) manufactures and distributes plasma - derived products , including intravenous immunoglobulin preparations , coagulation factors and albumin solution . the durham office is the u . s . distributor for bpl products .\nformer land o ' lakes factory circa 1927 and current bio - techne corporate headquarters .\nbio products laboratory ltd . ( bpl ) manufactures a wide range of plasma - derived therapeutic products which are distributed to over 40 countries worldwide . bpl is based in elstree , hertfordshire , and is part of bpl holdings which also operates a number of plasma centres in the usa .\nelstree , hertfordshire , may 18 , 2016 \u2013 bio products laboratory ltd . ( \u201cbpl\u201d ) , a leading plasma biotherapeutics company , today announces that a group controlled by creat group corporation ( \u201ccreat\u201d ) , has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the company for a total cash consideration of \u00a3820 million .\nt : + 44 ( 0 ) 208 258 2319 , + 44 ( 0 ) 208 258 2249 | f : + 44 ( 0 ) 208 258 2689 | e : vacancies @ urltoken bio products laboratory ltd | dagger lane | elstree | hertfordshire | wd6 3bx | united kingdom registered no . 7343036\n\u00a9 bio products laboratory ltd . 2018 , registered office : dagger lane , elstree , hertfordshire , wd6 3bx , united kingdom . tel : + 44 ( 0 ) 20 8957 2200 fax : + 44 ( 0 ) 20 8957 2601 email : info @ urltoken website : urltoken registered in england and wales , no . 7343036\nit welcomed moves to protect the safety and supply of plasma products , but said people with haemophilia should urgently be given the safest treatment , which is synthetic genetically engineered recombinant products .\n\u00a9 2017 bio products laboratory u . s . a . , inc . access to the professional medical secure section of the bpl website is possible by registering your correct medical qualifications and a relevant work placement / interest . those applying for access must be in professional medical employment or study . no attempt should be made to obtain access if not a member of a recognized medical professional organisation .\nabout bio products laboratory ltd . bpl is a leading manufacturer of plasma - derived protein therapies with global headquarters in elstree , england , us headquarters for its therapeutics operation in durham , nc . the company exports to more than 45 countries worldwide . bpl has over 60 years of experience developing and manufacturing plasma - derived therapies since being established as part of the lister institute in 1950 , and currently markets a wide range of products including coagulation factors , human immunoglobulins , and albumin . bpl is committed to continued investment in research and development to maintain its key position as a reliable supplier of high - quality products to patients and healthcare providers worldwide .\ntoday , our product line extends to over 24 , 000 products , 95 % of them manufactured in - house . while maintaining our core strengths in cytokines and immunoassays , we also develop antibodies , cell selection and multicolor flow cytometry kits , multiplex assays , biologically active compounds , and stem cell products and kits , as well as maintaining a clinical hematology laboratory with the most diversified instruments capabilities in the industry . the company brings its diverse expertise and the combined strengths of its product offerings to the research and diagnostic communities , providing the resources needed to advance life sciences research and support clinical breakthroughs .\nat bpl , we are committed to providing a continuous supply of reliable , high quality plasma - derived products worldwide , supporting both healthcare professionals and patients every day .\nin 1991 , with the purchase of amgen ' s biologicals and dx business , we obtained our first cytokine elisa assay kit cleared by the fda for clinical diagnostic use . in 1998 , we purchased genzyme corporation ' s research products business . this acquisition established us as the world ' s leading supplier of research and diagnostic cytokine products .\nbpl is committed to supporting both healthcare professionals and providing a continuous supply of reliable , high quality , life saving products to patients on a 24 / 7 , 365 day a year basis .\nbpl ' s products are used to treat primary immune deficiencies but also to treat secondary immune deficiencies , coagulation disorders including hemophilia and von willebrand disease and neurological disorders in certain markets . for more information , visit urltoken\nin the 1990s , we turned our focus to expanding our sales and distribution network . we purchased british bio - technology products ltd . and established it as our first european distributor , renaming the group r & d systems europe , ltd . r & d systems europe sells and distributes the company ' s biotechnology products throughout europe , africa , and the middle east . as a result of growth in the european market , we opened a sales office , r & d systems gmbh , in germany in 1995 . in 2007 , r & d systems established its wholly owned subsidiary in the people\u2019s republic of china , opening its warehouse and distribution center later that year in shanghai . the subsidiary provides warehousing , marketing , sales , and technical services for the growing chinese market . in 2011 , r & d systems china established a sales subsidiary in hong kong .\nwhilst some of you are at bpl to advance your resume and bank balance you must remember that you have a moral duty to safeguard for future generations what is an important asset making life saving products not just for the uk but the world .\nmr ng yuk , ceo of creat group corporation , said : \u201cwe have come to know the management team at bpl well in recent years and have the highest respect for what they have achieved . we believe we can help bpl achieve its growth ambitions through our long - term investment approach and our deep knowledge of this sector . our additional investment will create new highly skilled jobs in the uk , as well as increase the supply of important plasma biotherapeutic products for the uk and globally , serving the needs of patients who depend on these lifesaving products . \u201d\nin 2013 , we further strengthened our clinical controls division with the acquisition of bionostics , a world - leading developer and manufacturer of calibrators and controls for original equipment manufacturers . based in devens , massachusetts , the company specializes in products for use in critical care and point - of - care blood glucose and blood gas testing .\nthe people are great , especially the ones that have been with the company through thick and thin . the location is nice - greenbelt land , with a country park across the road for lunchtime walks . and the products that bpl makes are life saving so make a real difference to patients lives around the world . it has a good and interesting heritage , being established in 1954 .\nalso in april of 2011 , r & d systems and r & d systems europe acquired tocris holdings limited and subsidiaries , a leading supplier of pharmacological reagents for life sciences research . tocris reagents include bioactive peptides and small molecules designed to modulate the activity of receptors , ion channels , and a range of intracellular signaling molecules . these products are of interest to biomedical researchers in a wide variety of disciplines .\nwe also made strategic acquisitions . in 2005 , r & d systems acquired fortron bioscience , inc . , a developer and manufacturer of monoclonal and polyclonal antibodies , antigens , and other biological reagents . with this purchase , we also acquired biospacific , inc . , a worldwide supplier of immunological reagents to the commercial diagnostic industry and a company with skills in supporting customers collaboratively from feasibility testing to manufacturing . the acquisitions enhanced r & d systems ' ability to serve the diagnostics industry . fortron was merged into r & d systems biotechnology division in july 2007 . in april , 2011 , r & d systems acquired the assets of boston biochem , inc . , a leading global developer and manufacturer of innovative ubiquitin - related research products . founded in 1997 , boston biochem specializes in several related product lines for ubiquitin and ubiquitin - like proteins and associated enzymes , substrates , inhibitors , and kits . these specialized products facilitate and accelerate biomedical research and drug discovery efforts .\ncreat , a leading chinese investment group , will invest \u00a3100 million in bpl to expand production capacity of lifesaving therapies , develop new products and access new markets . bpl\u2019s existing management team is staying with the company , which will remain headquartered in the uk . creat will support management\u2019s ambition to transform bpl into a global life - sciences champion , serving more customers and patients in a greater number of markets around the world . creat is a long - term strategic investor with a track record of growing businesses and a deep knowledge of the plasma sector .\njohn perkins , ceo of bpl , said : \u201ci am delighted by our achievements at bpl in recent years . we have transformed bpl into a growth company by investing in people , production capacity , and new products . ultimately , we have increased supply and introduced new therapies to better serve patients . creat and the management team share a common set of values and a vision of what bpl can become . creat is an ideal partner for bpl\u2019s next phase of growth . the entire bpl management team is excited to be working with creat and is committed to the future of bpl . \u201d\nr & d systems , a minnesota - based biological products company , started by producing hematology controls and calibrators for use in hospitals and clinics . in 1977 , we introduced our first product , a platelet - rich - plasma control , and in 1981 , we became the second manufacturer in the world to release a whole blood control with platelets . over the years , the clinical controls division ( formerly r & d systems hematology ) has continued to develop a variety of hematology controls . in the early 1980s , however , workers at r & d systems noted that a growth factor with diverse and intriguing properties had been identified in platelets . at this time we turned our attention to the possibility of producing the growth factor as a reagent for the research community .\ndoctype html public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nthe british government has spent nearly \u00a350m buying up a private american firm in an attempt to secure a safe long - term supply of blood plasma for the nhs , the bbc has learnt .\nbritain cannot use its own supplies , because it is feared they may be contaminated by variant cjd , bbc radio 4 ' s today programme reported .\nalthough the government has already taken a number of steps to minimise contamination - including importing plasma to treat haemophiliacs - it has been advised it needs to safeguard its supplies .\nniall dickson , the bbc ' s social affairs editor , said as part of the\nunusual step\nthe company ' s management would remain unchanged , but the firm would only provide plasma for the nhs .\nrecently , new collection companies in the us have been bought up by private suppliers and the uk government was advised its supplies could be threatened , our correspondent said .\nback in august , it emerged the risk of the human form of bse being transmitted through blood transfusions might be considerably higher than previously thought .\ntests at the institute of animal health revealed one in six animals given blood from sheep infected with a similar disease went on to develop the illness , suggesting there was an\nappreciable\nrisk to humans .\nplasma is the fluid in which red and white blood cells and platelets are carried round the body .\nit is separated and frozen so it can be used to clot blood , provide antibodies and vital minerals in patients needing big blood transfusions .\nit is also used for premature babies and children having heart surgery or liver transplants .\nthe us is seen as the only country able to supply the quantity of blood plasma needed in the nhs without the risk of vcjd .\nthe doh spokeswoman said :\nit was felt in order to make sure there was enough plasma , the best thing to do was to actually buy the company and make sure the supply continues .\ndr ian gibson , chairman of the commons science and technology committee , said he was\nslightly nervous\nabout the move .\ni need to be reassured that the source is bona fide and reliable .\ni ' m sure they do all the correct tests , but vcjd is a very difficult agent to nail down .\ndr gibson said artificial blood may one day be the best way to prevent any risk of vcjd , but he warned that scientists still had a long way to go to perfect artificial supplies .\nthe haemophilia society said the government ' s decision to purchase life resources was an incomplete response to its concerns about vcjd .\nbain capital , lp is one of the world\u2019s leading private multi - asset alternative investment firms with over $ 95 billion of assets under management that creates lasting impact for our investors , teams , businesses , and the communities in which we live . since our founding in 1984 , we\u2019ve applied our insight and experience to organically expand into several asset classes including private equity , credit , public equity , venture capital and real estate . we leverage our shared platform to capture cross - asset class opportunities in strategic areas of focus . with offices on four continents , our global team aligns our interests with those of our investors for lasting impact .\nplease log in to access your account information . if you have any questions regarding your account , please contact\nbpl , headquartered in elstree , hertfordshire , provides lifesaving therapeutics for conditions related to immune deficiencies , bleeding disorders , and critical care . bpl\u2019s plasma division , the largest supplier of us plasma to third parties , provides specialty and source plasma to manufacturers that also produce lifesaving therapies .\ncurrently , bpl is 80 % owned by bain capital private equity and 20 % by the uk department of health . bpl\u2019s board of directors is unanimously supportive of the proposed sale of the company to creat . under bain capital\u2019s ownership , the company has been transformed from a loss - making business to a profitable one . more than \u00a350 million has been invested in the business , over 750 new jobs have been created , including over 150 at its uk headquarters , and sales have increased by 58 % .\nabout creat group corporation creat group corporation is a leading chinese investment group founded in 1992 that has significant expertise in the plasma industry . it invests in healthcare and pharmaceuticals , manufacturing , energy , finance , natural resources , and real estate . the company is based in beijing , china , with other offices in hong kong and shanghai .\nthe trademarks and logos above are used for reference purposes only , and are the property of their respective owners . no endorsement of bain capital is intended by the use of such trademarks .\n\u00a9 2012 - 2016 bain capital , lp . the bain capital square symbol is a trademark of bain capital , lp . all rights reserved . privacy policy terms of use regulatory disclosures web fraud and phishing warning\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nbpl has a vibrant 60 - year heritage and is currently embarking on an ambitious programme of investment in research , technology and manufacturing methods to grow the business significantly over the next few years .\nglassdoor will not work properly unless browser cookie support is enabled . learn how to enable cookies .\nexplore the many benefits of having a premium branded profile on glassdoor , like increased influence and advanced analytics .\nchanges won ' t be saved until you sign up for an enhanced profile subscription .\nlong days canteen is not 24 / 7 yet but i ' d love to see it when they eventually do it sometimes on days car park gets full and you have to use other facilities which are provided but it ' s a 5 minute walk .\nassessment day followed by interview the following week . assessment consisted of a combination of group tasks and tests . certain tasks were about ability to persuade others , others were practical demonstration of scientific working . maths assessment was straight forward .\ncopyright \u00a9 2008\u20132018 , glassdoor , inc .\nglassdoor\nand logo are proprietary trademarks of glassdoor , inc .\nyour trust is our top concern , so companies can ' t alter or remove reviews .\nif you work hard you will be held back without any career progression if you duck out of the tasks required of your role and treat team members disrespectfully you get the hours and pay you want without question . no management within teams , bosses sit in the office and let departments turn into a mess as long as they get this bonuses they don ' t care . management not interested in your well being hire too much dead weight workers that do not contribute\ntake care of the employees that work hard for you because soon your company will be full of dead weight with zero work ethic ! eventually it will go down the pan .\nthe transition from public to private ownership with bain capital from the usa taking over a majority stake in 2013 has meant on the upside substantial investment but on the downside a major shift in culture which has been rocky at times . most of the senior leadership team have been brought in anew and seem to be at bpl to make their money before moving on . this has resulted in the loss of a lot of head knowledge and people who previously were good at their job and cared a lot about the company .\ncompany currently in rapid growth phase ; a new vision and opportunities opening up . company culture changing rapidly from public sector to a more modern and competitive mainstream pharma business .\nnew corporate culture has introduced multiple layers of management and a dog - eat - dog environment . opportunities for career development internally are a lot more limited now as most new senior roles are filled with external candidates .\nkeep staff on board your plans by giving internal talent the opportunity to grow alongside the company .\nno career opportunities . top heavy . needs to be lean with minimum managerial posts .\nthis will replace the current featured review for targeted profile . are you sure you want to replace it ?\nfor inquiries related to this message please contact support . for sales inquiries , please visit urltoken\nif you believe this to be in error , please confirm below that you are not a robot by clicking\ni ' m not a robot\nbelow .\nplease make sure your browser supports javascript and cookies and that you are not blocking them from loading . for more information you can review the terms of service and cookie policy .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml + rdfa 1 . 0 / / en\nurltoken\nthe ncbiotech company directory is maintained by life science intelligence at ncbiotech . for more information , contact research @ urltoken .\nlife science intelligence at ncbiotech strives to provide accurate and current data on the bioscience community in north carolina . you may reproduce the ncbiotech company directory site content for any legal purpose with proper attribution . attribution shall take the following form :\ndata provided by the north carolina biotechnology center , www . ncbiotech . org .\nthis website uses cookies to help us know a little bit about you , how you use our website and improve the browsing experience . you can find out what cookies we use , what they do and how you can disable them in our cookie policy . by browsing this website and closing this message , you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with our cookie policy unless you have disabled them .\nwe are a uk headquartered group which delivers life - saving treatments around the world for conditions related to immune deficiencies , bleeding disorders and critical care . these treatments are produced through complex transformation of plasma , which is collected from us donors in a number of us - based collection facilities .\nstart typing to retrieve search suggestions . when suggestions are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select . continue typing to refine .\nd - gam , human anti - d immunoglobulin 2 , 500 iu , solution for injection .\nd - gam , human anti - d immunoglobulin , 1 , 500 iu , solution for injection .\nthis site uses cookies . by continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our policy on the use of cookies . continue\n* final gross price and currency may vary according to local vat and billing address . * your purchase entitles you to full access to the information contained in our drug profile at the time of purchase . a link to download a pdf version of the drug profile will be included in your email receipt . adis is an information provider . we do not sell or distribute the pharmaceutical compounds written about in this database .\norphan designation is assigned by a regulatory body to encourage companies to develop drugs for rare diseases .\noops , it looks like you don\u2019t have a valid subscription to this content . to gain full access to the content and functionality of the adisinsight database try one of the following .\nif you are a subscriber to this content then contact us at asktheexpert . adisinsight @ urltoken so we can help .\n. the new 20 g vial size will offer improved choice and convenience for infusion nurses and pharmacists as fewer vials will be needed when 20 g or more gammaplex are infused . the new vial size can also save valuable storage space compared with two 10 g vials .\nwith the addition of the 20 g vial , gammaplex will be available in three sizes in the united states , including 5 g ( 100 ml ) , 10 g ( 200 ml ) and 20 g ( 400 ml ) . the first supply of gammaplex in this new vial size is now available to order .\nabout gammaplex gammaplex is 5 percent liquid igiv stabilized with sorbitol that has a viscosity similar to human plasma . in the united states , gammaplex is indicated for replacement therapy in adults with primary humoral immunodeficiency ( pi ) . gammaplex is also indicated for the treatment of adults with chronic immune thrombocytopenic purpura ( itp ) to raise platelet counts .\ngammaplex is contraindicated in patients who have had a history of anaphylactic or severe systemic reactions to human immune globulin ; a hereditary intolerance to fructose and infants with undiagnosed fructose intolerance ; and iga deficient patients with antibodies to iga and a history of hypersensitivity .\ngammaplex is derived from human plasma . the risk of virus transmission cannot be completely eliminated .\nin 1985 , we released our first research reagent , tgf - beta 1 , becoming the first company in the world to produce this cytokine commercially . tgf - beta 1 acts as an extracellular signaling molecule that is produced by many cell types . it is involved in such processes as immune function , cell proliferation , and cell differentiation . following the launch of this product , we purified several other cytokines from natural sources and released them to the research market . of great interest to biomedical researchers , cytokines are specialized proteins mediating communication between cells . they have many biological activities including regulating developmental processes and orchestrating the immune response . in addition , unregulated cytokine activity has been linked to many diseases including cancer , cardiovascular disease , and inflammatory disorders .\nribbon structure of tgf - beta 1 , an r & d systems product .\nencouraged by success in the cytokine market , we formed the growth factor ( now known as biotechnology ) division in 1985 with the goal of producing and marketing a wide range of human cytokines through genetic engineering . recombinant dna technology offers several advantages over extraction of these proteins from natural sources , including lower production cost and potentially unlimited supply . in 1989 , the biotechnology division began developing monoclonal and polyclonal antibodies to cytokines , and in 1990 we developed our first enzyme - 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- ( business wire ) - - # bcdgroup - - bcd travel today announced it has taken full owners . . .\nutrecht , netherlands , sept . 27 , 2016 / prnewswire / - - bcd travel has signed an agreement to take a maj . . .\nturning travel and travel - related data into meaningful information so travel managers can quickly see what\u2019s working and what isn\u2019t , and make better decisions .\nwe are a global corporate travel management company . for service , please contact your travel agent .\nat the world cup , wimbledon and more , bcd sports helps companies build bonds . . . .\nchristopherson business travel is a bcd travel affiliate . we joined as an affiliate 20 years ago , when it was then called bti americas . being affiliated with the third largest global travel management company has been good , both for us and our clients .\nglobal airfare prices are slowly climbing in markets with the strongest demand , according to bcd trav . . .\nbcd travel operates in more than 95 countries , with us $ 20 . 8 billion in total sales , and a combined worldwide workforce of 11 , 000 .\nbcd travel , in its press release about the deal , said tbiz ranks among the top 10 travel agencies in north america and , in recent years , has been one of the corporate travel industry ' s fastest - growing agencies . the acquisition does not include products , services or customers of the travelocity consumer travel brand .\natlanta - - ( business wire ) - - # bcdgroup - - bcd travel ' s multi - year , global initiative to put its people fir . . .\ntravel is named the \u201cmost admired tmc\u201d by the travel business newsletter the beat for the 4th time in 6 years .\nbcd group is founded in 1975 by john a . fentener van vlissingen . bcd group consists of 4 subsidiaries , each one successful in its own domain . bcd covers 30 owned operations and partners and affiliates in 109 countries throughout the world . in 2017 we generated total sales of us $ 27 . 9 billion in global sales , including us $ 10 . 4 billion in partner sales .\nticket biz is a travel agency offering a complete solution for travel and meeting management services including business trips , tours and more .\nannounces its acquisition of german multinational tq3 travel solutions management holding gmbh and of british the travel company . merging these 2 companies with worldtravel\ntravel as a top flexible workplace company for the 2nd year in a row .\nbusiness travel spending is forecast to grow 7 % through 2022 . . . .\nyour travel program influences recruiting , security , revenue and more . . . .\ntravel assumes full ownership of ticket biz to further strengthen its presence in the nordics .\njohn a . fentener van vlissingen is honoured as \u201cdutch travel manager of the year\u201d .\nholdings n . v . announces its decision to purchase tq3 travel solutions management holding gmbh , as well as a majority interest in the travel company . the 2 companies are united with worldtravel\ntravelocity , in a move to get out of the corporate travel business , has sold its travelocity business ( tbiz ) unit to bcd travel , a global management services provider , for an a purchase price that was not made public . the move ends travelocity\u2019s 10 - year - old effort to focus on more business travel , similar to what its major competitors , orbitz ( with its orbitz for business unit ) and expedia ( with its egencia unit ) , have built up over the same period .\nadvito is a corporate travel advisory that helps companies modernize travel category management \u2013 pushing beyond traditional sourcing and measurement tactics \u2013 for better spend outcomes in a data - rich world . we offer a full spectrum of services to help companies better manage their program , reduce travel spend and influence traveler behavior .\nrecently bcd\u2019s founder , john van vlissingen spoke with business travel news editorial director jay campbell about \u201chis legacy and lessons of business . \u201d in his interview , he related the story of the 1998 acquisition of bti americas and the subsequent bti - worldtravel partners merger . ( read more about that merger here . )\nbig travel management companies usually operate with strict controls on how third - party companies can . . .\nacendas , led by president , brent blake , was founded as all about travel in 1982 . we have achieved significant growth over the last 30 years due to our solid reputation in the travel business .\nfrey added that the acquisition in no way changes travelocity parent company sabre holdings ' commitment to the corporate travel industry .\nsabre is the marketplace of choice for managed travel programs and our peers there are wholly committed to investing in and driving the continued growth of the corporate travel sector ,\nhe said .\nour strategic recommendations combine thought leadership with cost reduction technologies , intelligent data analysis and traveler health and safety policies to ensure a strong , well - managed travel program . the stability of our ownership , combined with considerable travel industry experience , allows us to successfully execute customized travel solutions for clients around the world .\n( at the time named travel technology group , dallas , texas ) for us $ 80 , 000 .\nputting the right information , products and services in the hands of travelers and travel buyers at the right time .\nmeetings are a vital part of relationship - building and business growth \u2013 and a major component of travel spend .\nacquisition of worldtravel advisors , a business travel agency in atlanta with 14 offices and sales of us $ 50 million .\n\u201cwe ' re a growth - oriented company and see this move as a smart , strategic acquisition ,\nsaid mike janssen , president of bcd travel ' s americas region .\nwe see a fantastic cultural fit with tbiz . their success comes from focusing on customer needs , enabling travelers and offering great solutions\u2014in other words , they share our priorities and goals .\nin a comment about the tbiz sale , travelocity business president yannis karmis , said : \u201cover the last 10 years , travelocity business has grown into a powerful force in corporate travel . we ' ve built strong relationships with our clients , and i ' m confident their interests - - and the interests of our employees who transfer to bcd travel - - will be very well - served by the sale of tbiz . \u201d karmis will stay with travelocity global as president of travelocity partner network .\ntravel names a new ceo : john snyder , and a new coo : mike janssen . joop drechsel steps down ( as\namerican express global business travel ( amex gbt ) is one of the world ' s leading agencies for corpora . . .\nutrecht , netherlands - - ( business wire ) - - # bcdtravel - - a cross section of corporate travel industry profe . . .\nwhy is travelocity selling the unit at this time ?\nwe are focusing on our primary brands where we have scale ,\nsaid travelocity spokesman joel frey . \u201ctbiz has been successful in building its business to the point where it was an attractive opportunity for a major player like bcd travel . both companies have built their success on being customer - focused , traveler - enabling and solutions - oriented\u2014in other words , they share priorities and goals . \u201d\ncopyright \u00a92018 northstar travel media , llc . all rights reserved . 100 lighting way secaucus , nj 07094 - 3626 usa | telephone : ( 201 ) 902 - 2000\nfor its part , travelocity global brands now consist of travelocity in north america ; the travelocity partner network , which provides white label travel booking solutions and points redemption for e - commerce companies ; and urltoken in europe .\ntravel closed the financial year with us $ 24 . 6 billion in total sales . new air sales awarded in 2016 tallied us $ 0 . 8 billion , marking the company\u2019s 10th consecutive year over us $ 11 billion .\nchristopherson business travel is also privately owned and we too have the ability to make decisions based upon a longer term horizon . for example we have recently been investing significant amounts of capital in our people , new facilities , and technology that will benefit our long term future .\ni was actually serving on the affiliate board of bti americas , prior to the acquisition by world travel partners taking place . we knew that bti was for sale so we held an emergency board meeting in august of 1998 to talk about the various selling options bti was contemplating , as well as the possible consequences of each one to the bti affiliate organization . we learned about the deal with world travel some time later and were thrilled to hear they decided to make the deal with wtp . it turned out to be a good thing for the affiliates .\nin his interview with business travel news , van vlissingen talked about the advantages of being privately owned and being able to make better long term decisions rather than what he calls \u201cthe quarterly thinking\u201d ( the short term need to meet \u201cearnings numbers\u201d required as a publically traded company ) .\nthis website uses cookies in order to better understand our users\u2019 expectations and to improve our services . read more about our cookie policy\nusing the best of the newest consumer technology to make travelers\u2019 lives easier and their trips smoother .\nmeetings & events energizes and streamlines the business of meetings and incentives by designing event - level and enterprise - level experiences and solutions where people , passion and purpose come together to drive business results .\nmeetings & events employs more than 1 , 100 global resources operating in over 50 countries , with sales exceeding us $ 992 million .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nyou may use your facebook account to add a comment , subject to facebook ' s terms of service and privacy policy . your facebook information , including your name , photo & any other personal data you make public on facebook will appear with your comment , and may be used on travelpulse . com . click here to learn more .\nwe ' ve detected that javascript is disabled in your browser . would you like to proceed to legacy twitter ?\nstay informed about the status of your business trip . get real - time flight alerts and notifications with the tripsource app :\n30 - second primer : how much savings is your company missing out on because of direct hotel bookings ? we can help you find out .\ntwitter may be over capacity or experiencing a momentary hiccup . try again or visit twitter status for more information .\nyou can add location information to your tweets , such as your city or precise location , from the web and via third - party applications . you always have the option to delete your tweet location history . learn more\nhere ' s the url for this tweet . copy it to easily share with friends .\nby embedding twitter content in your website or app , you are agreeing to the twitter developer agreement and developer policy .\nnot on twitter ? sign up , tune into the things you care about , and get updates as they happen .\nthis timeline is where you\u2019ll spend most of your time , getting instant updates about what matters to you .\nhover over the profile pic and click the following button to unfollow any account .\nwhen you see a tweet you love , tap the heart \u2014 it lets the person who wrote it know you shared the love .\nthe fastest way to share someone else\u2019s tweet with your followers is with a retweet . tap the icon to send it instantly .\nadd your thoughts about any tweet with a reply . find a topic you\u2019re passionate about , and jump right in .\nmike cameron ; ceo of christopherson , which is privately owned by him and his wife camille . they have four children and nine grandchildren .\ngroup is originally a dutch company , founded by john a . fentener van vlissingen in 1975 .\ngroup is operating at more than 1 , 500 locations and has approximately 14 , 500 employees .\nhas owned operations in 30 countries and partners and affiliates in 109 countries all over the globe .\ngroup achieved total sales of us $ 27 . 9 billion , including us $ 10 . 4 billion in partner sales .\nmerger of cheaptickets , vliegwinkel , vayama , budgetair and flugladen into ' travix\u2019 .\nparkmobile international , global provider of mobile parking and traffic applications , is founded .\njohn fentener van vlissingen leaves pierson , heldring & pierson bank to devote himself full time to the company .\nholdings started with a founding capital of us $ 10 , 000 and 2 employees .\nrecognized for simplicity of supplier enablement , management , and measurementrecognized for simplicit . . .\namerican express and oxford economics have shared the results of their global 2018 sme pulse report , . . .\nair club is an online platform that allows users to book flight tickets , hotels and cars .\ndecisionsource\u00ae can help you improve hotel - to - trip - night bookings , increasing savings and safety . . . .\nhow prices on popular china air routes could change this summer . . . .\nessentials for getting a good night ' s rest on the road . . . .\nuncertainty around brexit - the u . k . ' s plan to operate outside the european union after 2019 - is spa . . .\nnew york , feb . 15 , 2018 / prnewswire / - - rocketrip , the leading behavioral change platform for reducin . . .\nfrankfurt , germany - - ( business wire ) - - gbta recently honored torsten kriedt , vice president for product . . .\nutrecht , netherlands - - ( business wire ) - - # bcdtravel - - investors in people , a globally recognized workpla . . .\nchicago - ( business wire ) - doubling down on the bet that many businesses are willing to replace certain . . .\nour basic philosophy is to utilize the latest technology and hire the most experienced personnel to provide our clients with unmatched expertise and service .\nour ability to build lasting client relationships is manifested by our high client retention ."]}
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federal organizations can provide the necessary information through the form .\nthe urltoken team will test to ensure the harvester works properly . if anything seems wrong , the team will help you configure your data catalog so that urltoken can collect your datasets without any errors .\nwe are requesting information on the capabilities of firms that support the open source ckan platform . submissions\u2026 urltoken\n55 . urltoken uses public regulatory filings to compute metrics such as experience and conduct for financial advisors .\n190 . urltoken , a conference co - chaired by lessig , accessed aug . 6 , 2011 .\nurltoken is primarily a federal open government data site . however , state , local , and tribal governments can also publish metadata describing their open data resources on urltoken for greater discoverability . urltoken does not host data directly ( with a few exceptions ) , but rather aggregates metadata about open data resources in one centralized location . once an open data source meets the necessary format and metadata requirements , the urltoken team can harvest the metadata directly , synchronizing that source\u2019s metadata on urltoken as often as every 24 hours .\ngeospatial harvest source \u2014 public data listing requirements ( for urltoken and data . gov ) to be successfully harvested by urltoken and data . gov , all geospatial data should be provided via one catalog service for the web ( csw ) endpoint . required : a csw endpoint , e . g . : urltoken\nthe fgdc has assistance available if you email urltoken . they will also coordinate with the urltoken team to help address your issue if needed . if you have specific metadata questions , contact fgdc via email .\n@ taylorlincoln _ hello taylor , please email datagov [ @ ] urltoken with your request . thanks # opendata\nurltoken incorporates data sources from state , local , and tribal governments . non - federal sources are not covered by the federal open data policy , but can be included in the urltoken catalog voluntarily . depending on your local government open data platform , you may already have a harvest source that is urltoken - ready , or it could take a little more work . either way , the urltoken team is available to answer questions about these requirements . for non - federal data to be connected to urltoken , the following items are required :\nogp ' s translated content may be incomplete . please write to web @ urltoken with questions or issues .\nonce the harvester has been tested successfully , urltoken will start automatically consuming information about your datasets and all the basic details of your datasets will be available on urltoken with links to the source and your open data policy .\ngeospatial metadata on urltoken is converted to iso if it\u2019s not already provided as iso . if the metadata is provided to urltoken in csdgm format , the source csdgm metadata record will be available to users , along with the converted iso metadata record . the common metadata format across urltoken is a data model specific to ckan , but all metadata is also available as dcat rdf and urltoken microdata . urltoken is looking into providing other common metadata schemas across the site including the current project open data schema which is a profile of dcat using json - ld .\nfrom 2009 - 2013 , agency updates to the urltoken catalog were not automated . federal agencies submitted metadata for individual datasets to urltoken through a central dataset management system ( dms ) . at present , pursuant to the federal open data policy discussed in more detail below , all metadata is added to urltoken through the federated \u201charvest\u201d model .\nat the white house roundtable on leveraging data as a strategic asset . teams discuss # opendata innovations , challen\u2026 urltoken\n118 . int 0029 - 2010 . more at urltoken , urltoken , and stirland , sarah lai . february 28 , 2012 . in new york , landmark open data legislation will soon be up for a vote . techpresident .\nfor agencies that provide geospatial data to urltoken and data . gov , the following harvest sources must be provided :\nurltoken continues to rapidly evolve . these accomplishments in the past 18 months or so since the launch of urltoken have been initial steps . the focus is to continue to promote the accountability of government agencies , provide government data for people that are relevant to their everyday lives , and create economic opportunities using the open government data platform , urltoken .\ndata without a geospatial harvest source \u2014 public data listing requirements ( for urltoken and urltoken ) lastly , to prevent duplication on urltoken , all agencies that provide a csw geospatial harvest source to urltoken and urltoken should create an additional json file ( called / sdata - nonspatial - harvest . json ) to include all datasets that are not available via the consolidated geospatial harvest source . required : datasets without a geospatial harvest source for the public data listing at : https : / / _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ . gov / data - nonspatial - harvest . json\nurltoken is the central clearinghouse for open data from the united states federal government . it also provides access to many local government and non - federal open data resources . find out below how federal , federal geospatial , and non - federal data is funneled to urltoken and how you can get your data federated on urltoken for greater discoverability and impact .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nall datasets included in the csw will be displayed on urltoken . datasets included in data - nonspatial - harvest . json will only be displayed on data . gov , but not urltoken unless the datasets are specially tagged for inclusion there .\nfind your agency on the open data points of contact list . if your agency isn\u2019t listed , contact urltoken and ask .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml + rdfa 1 . 0 / / en\nurltoken\nthe 5th ogp global summit will take place on july 17 - 19 in tbilisi , georgia . join 96 ogp governments and thousands of civil society organizations to create more responsive , accountable , and inclusive governments . check the # ogpgeorgia agenda here : urltoken urltoken\nsince its launch in may 2009 , urltoken has achieved significant progress in realizing the president\u2019s vision of an open and transparent government . as one of the open government initiatives , urltoken provides the opportunity to bring the government and the public together as joint collaborative partners to continuously improve urltoken ; a citizen - centric data sharing service making available a richer , more user - friendly resource for everyone !\nalso in that chapter , removed \u201cfarmers\u2019 market locations\u201d as one of hhs\u2019s datasets \u2014 it was from the usda . added fda recalls instead . removed the footnote to urltoken as it no longer exists and added a note that i worked on its replacement , urltoken .\ngovernment portal > urltoken , which will be used to share official data with the public , is set to be fully functional soon .\nat its core , urltoken is about improving government services to citizens through improved information availability , transparency and enabling participation . the increased access to information provided by urltoken enhances public awareness of government operations and fosters innovation and public involvement in finding new ways to use this information beyond the government specific need . datasets in urltoken cover a wide array of government functions and foster public health , safety and welfare improvement . the benefits of urltoken extend far beyond the utility gained from the datasets themselves . urltoken is a catalyst for transforming agency cultures to be more inclusive , fosters collaboration among agencies and increases agency attention on public participation in agency policy making . urltoken provides information collected by federal agencies that have been bought and paid for by the american people who have a right to access , understand and use this information .\nurltoken is agnostic about whether you have to have an open data catalog of any type to be included on to urltoken . you simply need to have the metadata of your open data sets organized in a centralized / data . json file in accordance with the required specifications .\n157 . marsh , jennifer . our recommendations for increasing citizens\u2019 access to government information . google public policy blog . june 22 , 2009 . urltoken\non the home page , there are revolving panes of featured dataset . next to the revolving panes , the most popular datasets are listed . urltoken is now showcasing apps that third parties created using federal government datasets . since its launch , a growing community has surfaced around open government data . urltoken has partnered with rensselaer polytechnic institute ( rpi ) who translated a subset of the raw datasets into the semantic standard resource description framework ( rdf ) . their work is now showcased in the semantic web section of urltoken . there is also a tutorial available for those new to urltoken .\ntitle \u2013 the title for your harvest source . this title is the name that will be displayed as the access link for the harvest source on urltoken\nthe newest features on urltoken include an open dialogue with an evolving collaborative community of policy makers , technologists , data owners , and citizens alike . the open dialogue section provides blogs , forum discussions , group topics , and tweets . to learn the latest activity , urltoken provides a \u201cwhat\u2019s new\u201d tab .\nurltoken incorporates the concept of\ncommunities\n\u2014interactive , topically focused sections of the website that are managed and used collaboratively by specific communities of interest . urltoken is a shared federal space representing communities dedicated to the work of individual agencies , omb circular a\u201316 data themes , and cross - cutting program areas .\n20 . urltoken ; mayor\u2019s office of operations , new york city . an introduction to new york city\u2019s nycstat reporting portal . accessed march 28 , 2012 .\nrecovering deleted datasets after a dataset has been deleted from urltoken ( i . e . , the agency posted an updated data . json file that does not include a particular dataset ) , there is a grace period of up to 24 hours where it can be easily restored by working with the urltoken team .\na terms of use url a publicly accessible terms of use ( or data policy ) url or similar information in order to make it clear to urltoken users when they are viewing datasets that are not covered by federal statutory and regulatory requirements . required : a terms of use url , e . g . urltoken\ncan you tell us the source of the csdgm validation schema that is currently being used to validate records being harvested by urltoken we are having some problems understanding why certain records are \u2018failing\u2019 validation , and the urltoken harvest report error messages are very difficult to decipher in many cases , even by experienced metadata creators .\nurltoken is one of the first initiatives developed in response to the open and transparent government directive . the idea for open government data was shared in march 2009 by the federal cio , vivek kundra at the federal cio council that he chairs . a team was quickly formed and urltoken was launched on may 21 , 2009 with a public catalog of 47 datasets and 27 tools . in its second year of operation , urltoken underwent a redesign that was revealed in may 2010 . to date , there are over 3 , 092 datasets with 486 tools . since its launch , urltoken has received over 1 . 39 million hits .\nthis guide is primarily for the open data points of contact ( poc ) at each agency . if you would like to add data to urltoken and you are not the poc for your agency , please contact your poc . if your agency has no poc listed , please continue reading and contact urltoken for assistance .\nwelcome to the open government platform ! the full code for ogpl is at urltoken . below you ' ll see the first code for the data management system .\nb . data sets shall be made available on the internet through a web portal linked to urltoken or successor website maintained by or on behalf of the city .\nnon - federal data : non - federal government sources are not covered by the federal open data policy , but can be included in the urltoken catalog voluntarily .\nindia and the united states have already committed to use ogpl for their respective urltoken portals and the us urltoken portal is already using portions of ogpl functionality . ogpl has released the open source code for the project , and both the united states and india expect to deploy ogpl this year based on feedback from the open source community .\n26 . for more on gov 2 . 0 , see alex howard\u2019s blog post defining gov 2 . 0 and open government , january 5 , 2011 , urltoken .\nwhile a csw endpoint and traditional geospatial metadata standards are needed for urltoken and urltoken to consume the data , the project open data ( m - 13 - 13 ) policy still requires metadata for the agency\u2019s geospatial datasets to be provided within the enterprise data inventory data . json file submitted to omb with the project open data metadata .\nurltoken is a web accessible catalog that facilitates discovery of and access to a broad collection of machine readable datasets and tools from the executive branch of the federal government .\n28 . sari horwitz , scott higham , and sarah cohen . 2001 . \u2018protected\u2019 children died as government did little ( and subsequent articles ) . the washington post . urltoken\n( if you manage a non - federal geospatial harvest source , follow the instructions ( 2 . 5 mb pdf ) from urltoken to obtain access to omb max . )\nthe urltoken team will create a new harvest source that will automatically collect information about your datasets and update urltoken whenever changes are made on your data catalog . depending on your platform , creating this harvester might just be the push of a button or it could take a little more work , but the team will walk you through it either way .\nfor federal agencies with only a data . json and for non - federal entities without geospatial harvest sources , contacting the urltoken team to create the new harvest source is recommended .\nthe governments of the united states and india on monday officially launched the open government platform that combines and expands the best features of urltoken and india\u2019s india . gov . in .\n73 . the idea for a gmail interface was suggested by bob brigham , who was unaffiliated with sunlight , but credit goes to sunlight foundation\u2019s tom lee for a sleek implementation . urltoken\nthe metadata is not validated as csdgm . it is converted to iso 19115 then validated against the iso 19115 schema . csdgm metadata is transformed to iso using the following xslt : urltoken\ncontact the urltoken team via email to let them know you\u2019d like to get started . please include a link to your metadata in the data . json format ( see step 1 : organize your open data for the urltoken pipeline ) or let us know if you have questions about how to create a data . json file from your current database along with any relevant links .\nfederating your local open government data on urltoken makes it more discoverable by urltoken visitors as well as folks using search engines powered by schema . org . it also makes it easier for people to discover similar datasets across different levels of government , e . g . , a citizen can find data about her location from city , state , and federal sources in one place .\nuser - friendly links to regulatory , statistical , and other information compiled by government agencies . for india , this would include all the documents already made available by urltoken and other goi sites\nthis book can be read online at urltoken . some links are only in the online version . this is edition 1 . 1b \u2014 june 2012 . updates will be posted to the website .\nfor instance , urltoken \u2014 which is largely a clone of my website urltoken \u2014 paints a dark picture of a \u201cbroken and systemically corrupt system of captured government , \u201d by which they mean that government decisions are based largely on how they would affect the profits of corporate executives . 187 urltoken talks up a similar angle : \u201celected officials collect large sums of money to run their campaigns , and they often pay back campaign contributors with special access and favorable laws . this common practice is contrary to the public interest , yet legal , \u201d they wrote on their about page . 188\ngreat power has been demonstrated in setting government data free . the advent of urltoken has unleashed rapid innovation . within the first few hours after the launching of urltoken in may 2009 , a third party developer created a simple application mashing feeds from the fbi\u2019s most wanted list and the terrorist watch list in response to a contest led by the non - profit organization sunlight foundation . in just a few weeks the public created several more . the contest produced over 40 applications and there were four winners who illustrated the significant success of publicly produced applications leveraging government data . the innovative capacity of the american public continues to evolve resulting in great applications and visualizations using government furnished datasets that help us improve our dealings with our daily lives . to date , urltoken is showcasing over 236 applications created by the public using urltoken datasets .\nthe urltoken program management office and operations reside at the u . s . general services administration ( gsa ) . urltoken is not designed to be a gigantic , growing database . instead it is a solution that provides discovery of datasets through a gsa provisioned catalog . when information consumers click on a dataset of interest , access to the dataset occurs directly at the source maintained by the agency responsible for that dataset .\nother governments are also interested in developing an open data platform for their nation\u2019s data and the u . s . has exchanged ideas with australia , new zealand , and the united kingdom . to date 7 nations have launched their own urltoken sites . in addition to the united states , urltoken sites are now available at the united kingdom , australia , canada , new zealand , norway , estonia , and greece .\nthere\u2019s a urltoken manual that formally documents and teaches this process . each agency has a lead urltoken point - of - contact , who\u2019s responsible for identifying publishable datasets and for ensuring that when data is published , it meets information quality guidelines . each dataset needs to be published with a well - defined set of common metadata fields , so that it can be organized and searched . moreover , thanks to urltoken , all the data is funneled through at least five stages of intermediate review\u2014including national security and privacy reviews\u2014before final approval and publication . that process isn\u2019t quick , but it does help ensure that key goals are satisfied .\nputting a spin on this idea , the washington , d . c . government chief technology officer vivek kundra created the d . c . data catalog at urltoken in 2007 , the purpose of which was to spur innovation by providing the public with raw data held by the d . c . government . ( kundra would soon be appointed as the federal chief information officer and would lead the creation of urltoken . )\n66 . louis d . brandeis , 1914 , other people\u2019s money and how the bankers use it . frederick a . stokes company : new york . originally published in harper\u2019s weekly . page 92 . also urltoken .\nnon - federal governments ( state , local , tribal ) can federate to the urltoken catalog by meeting the requirements discussed in the non - federal format section . the urltoken catalog does contain metadata for some datasets produced by non - government sources ( some international organizations , academic institutions ) under the authorities of the fgdc or when a federal agency has included the non - government data as its own dataset for information quality act purposes .\ngovtrack and urltoken show changes to bill text made during the committee and amendment processes . here the deletion of eight lines in a house appropriations bill is highlighted , based on the bill text comparison algorithm i developed for popvox .\nproject open data changeset preview \u2014 agencies can use the project open data dashboard changeset tool to compare their data . json file to data that currently exists on urltoken to see what will be replaced , added , or removed .\nopen data for the purposes of urltoken federation is us government data that is public , accessible , described , reusable , complete , timely , and managed post - release . read more about these principles on project open data .\nin may 2012 , the governments of the united states and india launched an open government platform ( ogpl ) , an open source version of the us government\u2019s urltoken platform , for helping governments across the globe make data public .\na joint initiative between india and the us , the portal is housed on the official sites of the indian ( urltoken ) and the us governments ( urltoken ) . while the general services administration ( gsa ) team of the us developed the dms ( data management system ) module , the national informatics centre ( nic ) of india developed the site , its cms ( content management system ) as well as the vrm ( visitor relation management ) module .\nstill , the benefit of urltoken may be less in the catalog itself and more in the standards it sets for federal agencies and the cultural change it symbolizes . harlan yu pointed to what he says is under - appreciated infrastructure :\n27 . boyd , dana and kate crawford . six provocations for big data . presented at oxford internet institute\u2019s \u201ca decade in internet time : symposium on the dynamics of the internet and society , \u201d september 21 , 2011 . urltoken\ndata contributors will try to prepare list of datasets which can be contributed . prepare and contribute the metadata in predefined format for the datasets . the key metadata elements are title , description , sector / sub - sector , dataset jurisdiction , keywords , access method , reference urls , data group name , frequency and policy compliance . detail about metadata elements and process to create catalog / resources is available at urltoken . more information can be accessed from help section urltoken .\ntop : urltoken in 2008 ( this screenshot from infosthetics . com ) . middle : word cloud by c . j . olesh and jeremy p . bushnell of speaker nancy pelosi\u2019s remarks on the economic bail - out plan , drawn with urltoken by jonathan feinberg . bottom : what contributors to the colbert super pac think the pac should stand for , with words weighted by the amount contributed to the pac . ( the colbert report , aug . 16 , 2011 . )\nfor harvest sources that are directly setup by data publishers , the job report will display any errors that have occurred for review and resolution at the source , if you have any questions on the errors , please email the urltoken team .\nthis has been suggested in the past , but it was decided that simply providing geospatial extent would not serve as an accurate indicator for whether something should be included as part of geoplatform . gov . you can see the discussion at urltoken\na national dialogue was initiated in december 2009 to generate ideas on how to evolve urltoken . over 66 ideas were submitted and a subset of those ideas have been implemented in the urltoken redesign that was launched on the anniversary date of urltoken ( may 21 , 2010 ) . those ideas were categorized by strategic intent , key partnerships , solution architecture , next steps , developers\u2019 corner , and just comments in general . participants who did not want to submit comments were able to simply vote on the comments that were submitted . there were 143 comments and 472 votes . currently , the dialogue continues , however , different tools enabling blogs , tweets , and discussions are in place to engage a more collaborative and participatory community .\nthe marketplace allows users to quickly and easily search for planned data acquisition activities provided by fgdc partners as metadata records to the urltoken catalog . this capability is designed to foster partnerships among organizations looking to procure or create data of common interest .\nsixteen states have launched their urltoken sites . among them are maine , massachusetts , new york , district of columbia , ohio , michigan , missouri , north dakota , nebraska , oklahoma , texas , colorado , utah , washington , and california .\nif you are new to civic hacking and want to get involved , start by looking at the work of code for america ( urltoken ) . they provide fellowships for civic hackers to work within city governments to help the city work better with technology . their new brigade program ( brigade . urltoken ) will help you find a project to work on that will help the people of the city you live in . and be on the lookout for civic - themed hackathons in your area on meetup . com .\nan open government working group convened by carl malamud in november 2007 was the first to attempt this . its 8 principles of open government data 130 , included in full in section 7 . 1 and online at urltoken , specified a working definition for what it means for public government data to be open . the open knowledge foundation wrote an open knowledge definition ( okd ) at urltoken ( and reproduced in section 7 . 2 ) in 2006 , which adapted a definition of open source software for sharing data .\ndespite the directive\u2019s call for change , these projects have been generally criticized on two fronts . first , the apparent success of urltoken has largely ridden on the inclusion of data sets that had already been available to the public . my favorite data set included early on in urltoken was federal aviation administration flight on - time statistics , which has been released in some form since 2003 42 . a fellow coder josh sulkin and i built urltoken , which used historical flight on - time statistics and weather data from the national weather service to predict future delays , for instance to help fliers make better decisions about connecting flights . ( flightstats . com , a commercial website , and flightcaster . com , a startup that raised nearly $ 1m , independently had similar ideas . )\n141 . csv has not been well standardized . when using csv , it is best to include a header row , use quotes around fields where needed , and use utf - 8 character encoding . for more , see my proposal for ucsv at urltoken .\nthe # ogpgeorgia summit is just 10 days away ! click here if you want to learn more about the it , the issues it will be focusing , and the agenda planned for the 5th ogp global summit in tbilisi on july 17 - 19 . join us ! urltoken\nthe open knowledge foundation created the open knowledge definition ( okd ) , also called the open definition , in 2006 . it draws heavily on definitions of open source software . version 1 . 1 , completed in november 2009 , is excerpted below and can be found at urltoken .\nin the past , geospatial metadata records were maintained and discoverable via separate catalogs and tools , including geospatial one stop . in 2013 , these sources were merged so that urltoken ( specifically catalog . data . gov ) indexes both geospatial and non - geospatial metadata in one place .\ngo to urltoken and click on \u201clogin\u201d at the bottom of the page . you will be sent to omb max . log in to omb max using your omb max credentials . two - factor authentication ( 2fa ) is now required for urltoken access , so enable 2fa through the instructions on the omb max log in page . you can add a device by clicking on \u201cmanage sms 2 - factor devices\u201d under your profile settings . this is not necessary if you use your piv / cac card to log in to max ; it is already considered 2fa .\n24 . an idea i first saw in a paper by ed mayo , chief executive of the u . k . national consumer council , and tom steinberg , the director of mysociety , the u . k . \u2019s digital - government - transparency non - profit . urltoken , p39\nthe majority of open government datasets have some relationship to spatial data ( e . g . jurisdiction , address ) . for the purposes of this document and learning how data gets published in data . gov , \u201cgeospatial data\u201d here specifically refers to spatial data that has historically been included as part of the federal geographic data committee and urltoken and utilizes robust geospatial metadata standards such as the the suite of iso standards or the fgdc\u2019s content standard for digital geospatial metadata ( csdgm ) . these geospatial metadata standards are needed to properly display data and utilize the spatial functionality on urltoken .\n54 . alex howard defined civic innovation as \u201ca new idea , technology or methodology that challenges and improves upon existing processes and systems , thereby improving the lives of citizens or the function of the society that they live within . \u201d for more discussion : urltoken , march 16 , 2012 .\nurltoken does not and will not be providing any transformations from csdgm / iso to project open data json nor will it be relying on those transformations for data . gov\u2019s purposes . however , as part of the omb policy , all metadata will need to be provided as json including metadata that is currently provided as csdgm / iso . urltoken does help maintain the ckan extension for generating project open data json ( ckanext - datajson ) and this can be used to provide automated conversion from csdgm / iso metadata . we are working to coordinate with geospatial agencies interested in using this extension .\nthe north atlantic ocean is a busy place , full of sea life , ships , and \u2013 fortunately \u2013 a slew of data . anyone interested in local , state , or regional marine planning efforts in new england can visit the northeast ocean data portal urltoken which provides ocean - related \u2026 continued\nurltoken is currently developing a web map viewer to support the visual / geospatial review of datasets registered in ckan ( urltoken ) . requirements for this tool include standard geospatial functions like pan / zoom and measure , as well as more refined capabilities such as adding multiple data layers to the view ( mash - up ) , saving a user - generated view / map with the ability to share and collaborate with others , and eventually analytical tools to answer geospatial questions . the web map viewer will be developed and released in an iterative process with an initial deployment currently scheduled for late 2014 .\n\u2022 a new data . gov . in the months ahead , urltoken , the powerful central hub for open government data , will launch new services that include improved visualization , mapping tools , better context to help locate and understand these data , and robust application programming interface ( api ) access for developers .\nthe website features communities \u2013 developers , energy , education , rural , health and agriculture - to provide a platform for interaction among users . through forums people can share their ideas to make urltoken better and more useful . they can discuss useful applications , tools , services and innovative ideas for new projects .\nfederal agencies are required to follow a set of criteria when nominating datasets for referencing on urltoken . first , they are to provide datasets that are already in or are new and ready for public domain . datasets are to be high value . high value datasets are those that can be used to increase agency accountability and responsiveness , improve public knowledge of the agency and its operations , further the core mission of the agency , create economic opportunity , or respond to a need or demand as identified through public consultation . federal agencies fill out standard metadata templates describing their datasets that urltoken could then reference on the web .\nask dory ! submitted by chintan patel , sharib khan , md , and aamir hussain of applied informatics , llc , the app helps patients find information about clinical trials for cancer and other diseases , integrating data from urltoken and making use of an entropy - based , decision - tree algorithm . . . .\nthe project open data dashboard at urltoken provides more detailed information on the agency datasets on data . gov . for instance , if a dataset is no longer maintained and becomes a broken link , that will be noted on the dashboard . as a result , required updates will be more easily identified and addressed .\nurltoken will incorporate a shared cloud - computing infrastructure for data and application hosting by the fgdc community . data and map services defined as nationally significant data assets will be hosted in the amazon cloud , where our partners can serve their data , tools , and applications efficiently , securely , and cost - effectively .\nreplacing datasets when replacing any dataset in your data . json file it is important to maintain same title and identifier associated with the dataset to ensure consistent discoverability of that dataset going forward . when replacing datasets in your data . json harvest source , using the same identifier will ensure that the url for the dataset on urltoken stays the same keeping cited links working and reinforcing the open data principle of permanence . it should be noted , however , that when replacing datasets on urltoken with a brand new harvest source ( see transitioning to data . json above ) that using the same identifier or title may not retain the same url .\nchief data officer ( cdo ) can log in into the ogd platform using his / her email id provided in the dc nomination letter sent to nic . you can view the details of nominated chief data officers and corresponding nomination letters on the ogd platform for your ministry / department / organization at http : / / urltoken\nafter the obama administration\u2019s open government directive , the department of health and human services ( hhs ) really stepped up to the call for engaging with entrepreneurs to turn government data into value for the public . urltoken currently lists 249 data sets and tools from hhs . healthcare it news reported in early 2012 about two recent challenge winners :\nthe urltoken website was completely redesigned for geoplatform version 2 . 0 . built using drupal , an open source web content management system , the content of the site is arranged based on users\u2019 needs . as the geoplatform evolves , partners and users will have access to many services . the following sections describe all currently available and planned services .\nin order to facilitate these requirements , the fgdc and urltoken have developed a mapping of elements between the project open data metadata schema v1 . 1 and the geospatial metadata standards including fgdc csdgm , iso 19115 : 2003 , and iso 19115 - 1 : 2014 . this crosswalk enables federal agencies with geospatial data to more efficiently meet both metadata requirements .\na data harvest source some open data catalog platforms already have a urltoken harvest source built in ( see these examples from socrata and arcgis open data ) , but it is possible to set up a harvest source with any data management system ( see this ckan example ) . the metadata required from non - federal sources does not include the usg noted fields and additional fields can be left out on a case - by - case basis . to learn more about metadata best practices and validators , check out the resources and tools below . required : a harvest source at : https : / / _ _ _ _ _ _ _ . gov / data . json , e . g . urltoken\nin august 2009 , andrew carpenter , bob burbach , and dave augustine banded together outside of their work at wested interactive in san francisco to enter the [ sunlight labs apps for america 2 ] contest using data available on data . gov . understanding the wealth of important information published every day in the federal register , they used the raw data to develop urltoken , which won second place in the contest . in march 2010 , the office of the federal register approached the trio to repurpose , refine , and expand on the urltoken application to bring the federal register to a wider audience . federal register 2 . 0 is the product of this innovative partnership and was developed using the principles of open government .\nthe new federal register 2 . 0 ( urltoken , shown in figure 1 ) makes the federal register publication vastly more accessible to anyone who is not an experienced government relations professional through new features including search , categorized browsing by topic and federal agency , improved readability , and clear information about related public comment periods . govpulse wasn\u2019t the only project to create an innovative tool based on the federal register xml release , though it has been the most successful . fedthread , created at princeton university\u2019s center for information technology policy , was a collaborative annotation tool . ( it was discontinued in 2011 . ) and urltoken by brett killins provides customized email updates as search queries match new entries published in the register . 17\nhave you ever wondered about the relationship between nara\u2019s metadata guidance , open data , and the project open data metadata schema for urltoken in this post , we provide an overview of these three pieces of guidance and how they work together . nara bulletin 2015 - 04 : metadata guidance for the transfer of permanent electronic records nara bulletin 2015 - 04 specifies \u2026\nkenya is only the latest and not the first to make information a right . according to the website urltoken 93 the right to government - held information is protected by the constitutions of roughly 40 countries . the philippines has a particularly strong provision specifically mentioning records , documents , papers , and research data . the united states is conspicuously not among these countries .\nwhat is open data providing by indian government . how to use the api and download the data in csv , json or in xls format . open data is now making indian government more transparent . open data is for all for that you can visit urltoken where you will get the knowledge and data of all the sectors like education , health survey , android apps .\nthe urltoken platform will offer a module for contributing data catalogs by various government agencies for making it available on the front end website after a due approval process through a defined workflow . it will also have a module for managing and updating various functionalities and content types of the national data portal frontend , and a module for collating and disseminating viewer feedback on various data catalogs .\nafter more than an year of its announcement , looks like the indian government has finally launched urltoken ( hat - t ip \u2013 @ paraschopra ) in open beta . the site allows the government of india ministries / departments and their organizations to publish data - sets , documents , services , tools and applications collected by them for public use , in order to make government functions more\nthe re - launched urltoken in december 2011 took congressional floor speeches to a new artistic level , making them into illustrated holiday cards ( figure 12 ) . of course no longer a word cloud , the holiday cards mash up what was learned from the word cloud data analysis with a fantastical illustration technique to make a novel and extremely compelling visualization of what congress is talking about .\nthe legal materials that have received focus by u . s . projects include congressional bills ( e . g . by my own urltoken and urltoken by jim harper ) , state legislation ( richmond sunlight by waldo jaquith , knowledge as power by sarah schacht , and the open states project of the sunlight foundation ) , administrative law ( federal register 2 . 0 ) , statutory law ( cornell university\u2019s legal information institute and virginia decoded by waldo jaquith ) , and case law ( recap out of princeton university , all among many others ) . what these projects all have in common is digging deeply into a particular aspect of law , generally making the text available in a way it was not before , and often providing additional tools to track changes to the law .\nthis document has some forward - thinking recommendations , including the use of rdf , sparql , and uris for identifiers , which are technologies for the semantic web . the semantic web has gained little traction for open data either in government or outside , except at urltoken where rdf is a core part of the platform . it also addresses bulk data , discovery , and the often overlooked issue of text encoding .\ntop : average daily ridership in the wmata rail system by year , for select stations , using google fusion tables and then some photoshopping after . bottom : ridership growth from 2009 to 2010 shown as the size and color of the circle markers located at each of the wmata rail stations in downtown d . c , using urltoken and some drawing by hand . the smallest circles actually represent a decrease in ridership .\nthe problems addressed by disinfectant - oriented projects and consumer - oriented products can be similar . mysociety\u2019s urltoken and popvox , a company i co - founded in 2010 , help people contact their members of parliament or members of congress . like traditional open government applications , these two websites also have something to do with government accountability . but the approaches are different from websites that indict government as broken and not listening .\na common format for permalinks to documents , which is used at most newspaper websites , is urltoken web addresses of this form give a clue about the date and nature of the document which helps users verify that they have the right link . the league of technical voters proposes that web addresses be used to help distinguish document versions by having a different but related web address for each published version of a document , as well as in the extreme case to identify paragraphs within documents ( see urltoken ) . the american association of law libraries\u2019 principles call permanent addresses \u201cpersistent urls ( purls ) \u201d \u2014 although purls are usually short - urls that can updated at any time to redirect to the current location of a resource . the use of redirecting urls should be a last resort when a persistent , descriptive url cannot be created .\nfederal agencies that manage geospatial data should make their geospatial metadata holdings available to urltoken using a consolidated geospatial harvest source , preferably one single csw endpoint for the entire agency . for example , all offices and bureaus within the department of interior would make their metadata available through one consolidated csw covering all of the department of the interior . ( non - geospatial metadata should be provided separately . see section 3 below . )\nvisitors who are interested in other datasets not yet available on urltoken can suggest them by clicking on the \u201cmetrics\u201d tab from the home page . over 1 , 000 suggestions for datasets have been submitted since may 2009 . of the suggestions received , roughly 22 percent could not be published due primarily to security , privacy , or technology constraints . all other suggestions are either now available or are in the process of being made available .\nthis first principle was adapted from sunlight foundation\u2019s principles for transparency in government 135 and the \u201caccess\u201d requirement of the open knowledge foundation\u2019s open knowledge definition ( okd ) at urltoken ( and reproduced in section 7 . 2 ) . the recommendations below continue with those published by the open government working group ( opengovdata . org ) , convened by carl malamud in november 2007 . here are its principles two through four . 136 data should be :\n49 . the history of open government data is substantially different in the united kingdom . for more on that , see halonen , antti . 2012 . being open about data : analysis of the uk open data policies and applicability of open data . additionally , an excellent timeline of events influential in the open government data movement in the united kingdom can be found in davies , tim . 2010 . open data , democracy and public sector reform . urltoken ."]}
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", "topic": 31}], "title": "cash ' s", "paragraphs": ["cash ' s of coventry , kingfield road works , cash ' s lane , old photos .\ncopyright \u00a9 2018 . cash ' s . all rights reserved . web design by bliss media . cash ' s corporate\nthe post was titled \u201ca message from the children of johnny cash , \u201d namely rosanne cash , kathy cash , cindy cash , tara cash and john carter cash .\ncash is the granddaughter of tommy cash , johnny ' s brother . tommy cash released a statement asking for prayers for the family .\nfifty people have lost their jobs after cash ' s , coventry ' s oldest remaining weaving business , shut .\nbrezinka said it\u2019s more than just a painting , it\u2019s about memories and moments .\na woman dressed in cash ' s silk at the turn of the century .\nthe boat dock at johnny cash ' s former property on old hickory lake .\njohnny cash\u2019s brother , tommy cash , released a statement asking for prayers for the family after the loss of his granddaughter .\ncopyright \u00a9 2016 . cash ' s apparel solutions pty . ltd . all rights reserved\nthe original gate and guard house at johnny cash ' s former estate in hendersonville .\nputnam county sheriff david andrews said thursday that courtney cash\u2019s body was found wednesday morning .\njohnny cash\u2019s loved ones angrily denounced racist thugs wearing t - shirts emblazoned with the music icon\u2019s name as they caused mayhem in charlottesville .\nin a statement about the loss of his granddaughter , johnny cash\u2019s brother , tommy cash said : \u201cwe are completely heartbroken . \u201d\ncourtney cash was found stabbed to death and stuffed inside a large wooden box in her home on rice road on wednesday morning . courtney cash is the granddaughter of tommy cash , johnny cash ' s brother .\nofficials said the victim is courtney cash , great - niece of johnny cash .\ncopyright \u00a9 2010 . cash ' s . all rights reserved . web design by bliss media\nthe boat dock at johnny cash ' s former property on old hickory lake . stan peacock\njohnny cash ' s brother , tommy cash , released a statement asking for prayers for the family after the loss of his granddaughter .\nestablished in 1846 , cash ' s employed a total of 58 people in torrington avenue and was once england ' s leading silk ribbon manufacturer .\nthe original gate and guard house at johnny cash ' s former estate in hendersonville . stan peacock\nandrews said cash\u2019s body was found in a large chest . a man identified as william austin johnson , cash\u2019s boyfriend , was being treated for stab wounds at vanderbilt university medical center in nashville .\nanother reference to cash ' s bungalow is found in the brigade ( east infantry ) diary .\ncash ' s legacy : a little boy who died . . . - townsville bulletin | facebook\nwill wright , joint administrator , said\ninterest and affection\nhad been shown for cash ' s , coventry ' s oldest remaining weaving business .\ncourtney cash was a relative of the legendary late singer johnny cash , seen in 1999 . johnny cash ' s brother released a statement thursday asking for prayers . ( jeff christensen / reuters )\na view of the pool area near old hickory lake at johnny cash ' s former hendersonville home .\njohnny cash ' s children reaffirm his humanitarianism in moving facebook post relating to charlottesville | centerline . news\nthey were coming under fire from cash ' s bungalow\n. [ east infantry brigade war diary ]\namen . thanks to the cash family for reminding folks of all johnny cash stood for . urltoken\ncash ' s remaining 11 staff will transfer to the new firm and production is expected to resume soon .\nrob weir sent me the 1949 aerial photo showing cash ' s bungalow , which looks like a large property commensurate with cash ' s senior position in pwd , the property itself was most likely owned by pwd .\nhere ' s your chance to own a piece of the man in black ' s legacy - - in hendersonville .\njohnny cash\u2019s family have spoken out against a neo - nazi seen wearing a johnny cash t - shirt during a white supremacist march in a recent news clip .\na view of the pool area near old hickory lake at johnny cash ' s former hendersonville home . stan peacock\njohnny cash ' s family has called at a man who identified as a neo - nazi for wearing a shirt with the singer ' s image during the violence in charlottesville .\ncoventry - based cash ' s went into administration last month after 160 years , with the loss of 47 jobs .\ncash\u2019s body was found in a chest just inside the front door , andrews said . a man identified as william austin johnson , cash\u2019s boyfriend , was being treated for stab wounds at vanderbilt university medical center in nashville , andrews said .\neach new generation found something of value in cash ' s records , many of which used his trademark rockabilly rhythm .\nmusic legend johnny cash and his wife , june carter cash , lived at the estate for 35 years .\neasy to apply to all items of apparel , customised woven name tags are durable against wear and tear . guaranteed to last , cash\u2019s school name tags ensure the safe return of your child\u2019s belongings . cash\u2019s great range of woven nametapes comes in 8mm width with a range of motifs for a personal touch .\nwhat ' s your favorite cash song to play ?\ngive my love to rose .\ni love the narrative \u2014 it ' s a story about a guy who ? s never going to get to see the love of his life again .\njohnny cash\u2019s children took to social media to denounce a neo - nazi who wore a t - shirt with the singer\u2019s name on it during the charlottesville far - right rally last weekend .\njoanne cash , daughter of johnny cash , becomes emotional while talking about the fire that destroyed her father ' s former home in hendersonville on tuesday , april 10 , 2007 .\ngary powles , managing director of cash ' s apparel solutions , said :\nwe are absolutely delighted to have been able to secure this deal , which will see the famous cash ' s name continue to trade from its home in coventry .\nin his 1971 hit\nman in black ,\ncash said his black clothing symbolized the world ' s downtrodden people .\njohnny cash ' s former hendersonville home for sale the original foundation of the cash ' s 14 , 000 square foot home , which was destroyed by a 2007 fire . the home is going up for sale . check out this story on urltoken urltoken\na second victim , identified as cash & apos ; s boyfriend william austin johnson , was being treated for stab wounds at vanderbilt university medical center , andrews said . johnson apparently escaped the attack with his and cash & apos ; s young child .\njta \u2014 johnny cash\u2019s children took to social media to denounce a neo - nazi who wore a t - shirt with the singer\u2019s name on it during the charlottesville far - right rally last weekend .\ncash ' s body was found in a chest just inside the front door , andrews said . a man identified as william austin johnson , cash ' s boyfriend , was being treated for stab wounds at vanderbilt university medical center in nashville , andrews said .\ncash ' s has been delivering quality and service since 1846 . then the company was england ' s leading silk ribbon manufacturer . today those traditional craft skills are enhanced with some of the industry ' s most advanced technologies and production techniques to offer our customers well priced woven labels and badges that help them succeed in today ' s competitive markets .\nread the history of the silk weaving industry in coventry and test your knowledge to win a cash ' s framed embroidery for christmas .\nread about the silk weaving industry in coventry and about how cash ' s put the city on the map during the industrial revolution .\njohnny cash with his wife , june carter cash , at their\nnature house\non old hickory lake near hendersonville .\ncash had battled a disease of the nervous system , autonomic neuropathy , and pneumonia in recent years . his second wife , singer june carter cash ( search ) , who co - wrote cash ' s hit\nring of fire ,\ndied in may .\nputnam county sheriff david andrews said courtney cash\u2019s body was found wednesday morning in a home near cookeville , about 70 miles east of nashville .\nthe children of country music titan johnny cash issued a strong and unequivocal statement about their father ' s legacy wednesday after a video captured a protester wearing a t - shirt with cash\u2019s name on it at the violent racial clash in charlottesville , va . , over the weekend .\nkristofferson , who wrote cash ' s 1970 hit\nsunday morning coming down ,\ncalled the singer a\ntrue american hero .\ncash ' s was the company that survived and from the 1960s was the one company left that kept that tradition going . historically it ' s important as the last vestige of ribbon weaving in the city .\nthe family of johnny cash have said they were \u201csickened by the association\u201d with a charlottesville right wing p rotester photographed wearing a t - shirt with the musician\u2019s name emblazoned on it during this weekend\u2019s violent marches in virginia .\nthen came the development that would make the name of cash ' s ( uk ) famous . it was in the 1870s that the first cash ' s woven nametape rattled off the jacquard looms . since then successive generations of school children have come to rely on this method of identification . in january 1964 , cash ' s ( uk ) was appointed ' manufacturers of woven name tapes to her majesty the queen . ' today , as the sole survivor of those historic coventry weavers , cash ' s combines its weaving heritage with the latest developments in computerized technology .\nmoss , who leads hulu ' s freshman series\nthe handmaid ' s tale ,\nposted a photo of herself taken before the show ' s final emmy - related event , held monday at the dga theater in los angeles .\nits former management team has now joined hong kong - based the jointak group to form a new company , called cash ' s apparel solutions .\nthe children of johnny cash are asking white supremacists and other hate groups not to wear or use the country singer ' s name or image .\nforty - seven years later , cash ' s arresting video for\nhurt\nwas nominated for six mtv video music awards , winning one .\nweaver\u2019s cottages in cash\u2019s lane are a quality example of topshops which can still be seen . cash\u2019s were a quaker family and built houses for their workers to make sure they had decent living accommodation . there would have been a single steam engine at the end of the row of weaver\u2019s cottages . this supplied power , via shafting , from one workshop to another . this system supplied the power needed to drive the jacquard looms used by the weavers .\ntoday cash ' s ( uk ) is an international operation . from its headquarters and manufacturing base in the heart of england , the company ' s woven products are sold worldwide . in australia , a sister company manufactures a complete range of woven products . 150 years after those quaker brothers founded their company , cash ' s the weavers of coventry still leads the way .\nin an open letter posted to facebook , cash\u2019s daughter , musician rosanne cash , condemned the white supremacists who gathered in charlottesville , resulting in clashes that saw three killed and dozens injured . the letter , which is signed by all five of cash\u2019s children \u2013 rosanne , cathy , tara , cindy and john carter cash \u2013 denounces the \u201cself - proclaimed neo - nazi , spewing hatred and bile\u201d featured in the fox news footage .\njohnny cash with his wife , june carter cash , at their\nnature house\non old hickory lake near hendersonville . the tennessean\njune carter cash , who partnered with him in hits such as\njackson ,\nand daughter rosanne cash also were successful singers .\ncountry music singer marty stewart and his wife connie smith walk on their property to see johnny cash ' s former home and barry gibb ' s current home burn during a fire in hendersonville on tuesday , april 10 , 2007 .\na self - proclaimed neo - nazi wearing a johnny cash shirt during last weekend\u2019s violent charlottesville , virginia , protests has been disavowed on social media by the late singer\u2019s family , who claim they were \u201csickened by the association . \u201d\nthe family of johnny cash is demanding that white supremacists and other hate groups not use the legendary singer\u2019s image in any way while promoting discriminatory ideas .\nputnam county sheriff david andrews said courtney cash ' s body was found wednesday morning in a home near cookeville , about 70 miles east of nashville .\njohnny cash\u2019s great niece has been found stabbed to death and stuffed into a box in her home in tennessee after a fight with a family friend .\nthe home that the late country music legend johnny cash lived in with his wife , june carter cash , burns in hendersonville , tenn . , tuesday , april 10 , 2007 . jae s . lee / the tennessean\nhere ' s a much earlier photograph taken before the war . it ' s a rather grainy photo but shows the house and grounds before post - war refurbishment .\njohnny cash , country music ' s man in black , was laid to rest in a jet - black coffin today , exactly four months after the death of his wife , june carter cash . in a two - hour private ceremony that was closed to the general public and television cameras at mr . cash ' s own church , the first baptist church of hendersonville , preachers , country stars , family members and former vice president al gore paid tribute to mr . cash ' s music and legacy in word and song .\njohnny cash on his television series , \u201cthe johnny cash show , \u201d circa 1968 . ( hulton archive / getty images , via jta )\nthe late 1960s and ' 70s were cash ' s peak commercial years , and he was host of his own abc variety show from 1969 - 71 .\ncontiguous u . s . orders over $ 40 . sales tax on ohio orders .\nscholarships change lives . hear from cash helman , a young man with a contagious appreciation for life . cash ' s touching story will inspire you . he is a reminder that given the opportunity to succeed , anything is possible .\njohnny cash & apos ; s brother , tommy cash , also spoke out about the devastating incident , and asked for prayers for his family after the loss of his granddaughter .\nwe are completely heartbroken ,\nhe said .\ncash ' s family denounced the image of the charlottesville marcher wearing his image , and described their neo - nazi beliefs as\npoison in our society\n.\nbased on what i ' ve been told about his wounds , he ' s a pretty strong man ,\nsheriff david andrews told wsnv of johnson ' s injuries .\nmusic legend johnny cash and his wife , june carter cash , lived at the estate for 35 years . john r . hamilton / john wayne enterprises\nfirefighters battle a fire at the home that the late country music legend johnny cash lived in with his wife , june carter cash , in hendersonville , tenn . , tuesday , april 10 , 2007 . jae s . lee / the tennessean\n' ' johnny cash was the most dynamic person i ' ve ever met , ' ' said his longtime manager , lou robin . mr . cash ' s daughter rosanne said , ' ' he was the stuff of dreams . ' '\nthis feature explores the history of the silk weaving industry in coventry and the role that cash ' s played in putting coventry on the map during the industrial revolution .\nthe original foundation of the cash ' s 14 , 000 square foot home , which was destroyed by a 2007 fire . the home is going up for sale .\nin addition to cash\u2019s family , other stars like demi lovato , jennifer lawrence , mark ruffalo , and more have all spoken out against the hatred shown in charlottesville .\ncash ' s body was found in a cedar chest just inside the front door , andrews told reporters . the scene inside the house was\nsomewhat bloody .\nthe suspect may have been trying to hide cash\u2019s body , andrews said . a motive was not released , but andrews indicated the stabbings were likely connected to drugs .\nhere ' s a view of bridge hill taken from the mound near cash ' s bungalow . bridge hill is the steep hill in the foreground to the left beyond the reservoir . notting hill is out of the photo to the left of bridge hill .\nshania twain will mount 42 - city tour of u . s . , canada in 2018\nfran daly , who worked at cash ' s in the 1960s and 70s , said :\nit was a delightful place to work , everyone got on really well .\nin a wednesday night facebook post shared by cash ' s daughter rosanne and son john carter cash , the siblings say they were\nsickened\nto learn a self - proclaimed neo - nazi was wearing a t - shirt with their father ' s name at a white nationalist rally in charlottesville , virginia , that erupted into deadly violence .\nthis entry was posted in all posts , coventry ' s weaving history . bookmark the permalink .\nnow it ' s even easier to keep up with the latest celebrity news and juicy gossip .\nadvertisement : it ' s not just you . join the conversation about teens and mental health .\nand badges for some of the best - known names of today . you can judge us by the company we keep . the quality of cash ' s product is reflected in the impressive list of fashion retailers , sportswear manufacturers and establishment societies and institutions who choose our woven labels and badges . cash ' s is the name behind the great names !\nthe original foundation of the cash ' s 14 , 000 square foot home , which was destroyed by a 2007 fire . the home is going up for sale . stan peacock\nthe suspect may have been trying to hide cash ' s body , andrews said . a motive was not released , but andrews indicated the stabbings were likely connected to drugs .\nnoteworthy , too , was that cash , who was heavily influenced by both white and black gospel artists and performed gospel songs on record and in concert , refused president richard nixon\u2019s 1970 request to perform at the white house merle haggard\u2019s signature hit \u201cokie from muskogee\u201d ( which belittled young drug users and war protesters ) and guy drake\u2019s \u201cwelfare cadillac , \u201d which derided welfare recipients .\ncash ' s apparel solutions ( uk ) limited was set up on 30 jul 2013 and has its registered office in coventry . its current status is listed as\nactive\n. it currently has 3 directors . the company ' s first director was gary walter john powles .\nit was in the 1870s that the first cash ' s woven nametape rattled off the jacquard looms . since then successive generations of school children have come to rely on this method of identification . in january 1964 , cash ' s ( uk ) was appointed ' manufacturers of woven name tapes to her majesty the queen . ' today , as the sole survivor of those historic coventry weavers , cash ' s has consolidated market leadership by diversifying the range of quality woven products and combining its weaving heritage with the latest developments in computerized technology .\ncaptain penn took his lgs [ lewis guns ] forward to where he could bring fire to bear on cash ' s bungalow , from which the enemy were quickly driven .\ncash ' s ( uk ) is today one of the uk ' s best - quality weavers , a market leader with the computerized technology that now dominates this industry . yet but for the pioneering fervour of two quaker brothers in coventry last century , the company would not exist .\nthe home that the late country music legend johnny cash lived with his wife june carter cash burns in hendersonville , tenn . , tuesday , april 10 , 2007 .\nwe know it ' s going to be in the multimillions ,\nsaid stan peacock , the listing broker with cyre - leike realtors in hendersonsville , adding that the appraised value doesn ' t take the cash family ' s legacy and other factors into account .\nthis is so far from a normal property . there ' s no other place like this in the world .\nhendersonville firefighters on the scene where the former home of johnny cash and barry gibb ' s current home on caudill drive in hendersonville was destroyed by fire on tuesday april 10 , 2007 .\nsheriff david andrews described cash ' s boyfriend , william austin johnson , as of ' a pretty strong man ' after driving himself to the hospital with multiple stab wounds . ( facebook )\nin a statement released by tommy cash , the late singer ' s younger brother , he asked for both privacy and prayers\nthrough the search for justice on this violent act .\nthe home that the late country music legend johnny cash lived in with his wife june carter cash burns in hendersonville , tenn . , tuesday , april 10 , 2007 .\ndon ' t f - - k with johnny cash , or his family . urltoken\ncourtney cash , the great - niece of celebrated entertainer johnny cash , was stabbed to death and stuffed into a chest in her home in rural tennessee , officials said .\ncash ' s was the best quality but it was a lot of work and expensive so difficult for them to compete with name pens and stickers that can be made much cheaper .\nin the post from rosanne cash\u2019s facebook profile , the children of cash wrote : \u201cjohnny cash was a man whose heart beat with the rhythm of love and social justice . he championed the rights of native americans , protested the war in vietnam , was a voice for the poor , the struggling and the disenfranchised , and an advocate for the rights of prisoners . \u201d\njohnny cash\u2019s family condemns charlottesville neo - nazi wearing shirt with his image\nhe would be horrified at even a casual use of his name or image for an idea or a cause founded in persecution and hatred , \u201d the cash children wrote . check out this story on urltoken urltoken\neurope\u2019s response to ai and robotics shows an obsession with rules over innovation and a lack of . . .\nwho was a t - shirt bearing the singer ' s face , saying he would have been horrified .\nyou agree to receive occasional updates and special offers for the new york times ' s products and services .\nand more , you will never have to ear losing your belongings again thanks to the range from cash ' s . likewise , if you wish to keep track of your stationery or office equipment .\nrosanne , kathy , cindy , john carter and tara cash wrote a collaborative facebook post when footage of a white supremacist marching in charlottesville was interviewed wearing a t - shirt depicting their father\u2019s image .\nthe home that the late country music legend johnny cash lived in with his wife , june carter cash , burns in hendersonville , tenn . , tuesday , april 10 , 2007 .\na view of the johnny cash home in hendersonville , which was completely destroyed by fire .\nthe johnny cash home burns to the ground in hendersonville . cheryl tatum / hendersonville star news\na woman identified as courtney cash , the great - niece of legendary performer johnny cash , was found stabbed to death at a putnam county home . click to view more photos .\nnashville artist wayne brezinka worked for month to create the collage of cash . ( wsmv )\ndelivered uk - wide , buy custom woven clothing labels for your apparel today ! find more of the greatest range of personalised labels for clothes or and other types of clothing tags on cash\u2019s online shop .\nthat he found major macauley trying to get his troops on and working hard . he was operating two 3 - inch mortars against enemy holding cash ' s bungalow and the x - roads\n.\nthe prime minister made a statement , yesterday , at the house of commons , on last week\u2019s . . .\ni got over my blind allegiance , and now stick by israel ' s side , through thick and thin .\nduedil ' s information security management system ( isms ) has been certified to the iso 27001 : 2013 standard .\nelisabeth moss responded to an instagram user ' s question about scientology on tuesday . ( richard shotwell / invision )\ncash\u2019s original woven name tags are the most popular woven labels suitable for a wide range of items . they can be used as name tapes for children clothes or as name tags for care home residents\u2019 clothes .\nmaintaining market leadership has always meant keeping one step ahead of the competition . as far back as the 1960s , cash ' s recognized the long - term need to develop technical systems which would advance the company and its products in response to consumer demands . the subsequent technological innovation represented a breakthrough in what had been a craft industry for generations and gave cash ' s ( uk ) both technical and marketing superiority .\ncash\u2019s children slammed the white supremacist groups who protested in charlottesville , va . , last weekend at a rally in which a man drove a car into a crowd , killing a woman and injuring 19 others .\ncash\u2019s kids said their pop stood with the poor , prison inmates , native americans and vietnam war protesters \u2014 and would have been outraged at the sight of neo - nazis and confederate sympathizers invoking his memory .\ncash had been released from the hospital tuesday after a two - week stay for treatment of an unspecified stomach ailment . the illness caused him to miss last month ' s mtv awards , where his\nhurt\n\u2014 a cover of trent reznor ' s song with nine inch nails ( search ) \u2014 won for cinematography .\nthe company said it had suffered\nsignificant cash flow problems\nfor a number of years .\njohnny cash is at his\nnature house\non old hickory lake near hendersonville , tenn .\njohnny cash stands at his\nnature house\non old hickory lake near hendersonville , tenn .\njohnny cash outside his house on old hickory lake in hendersonville in 1969 . file / the tennessean\nwe ask that the cash name be kept far away from destructive and hateful ideology .\nrosanne , kathy , cindy , tara and john carter cash all signed off the blistering rebuke .\ncash\u2019s nametapes offer premium quality , personalised woven sew - in and iron - on clothing name labels , embroidered kids bag tags and double strength vinyl printed name labels \u2013 all still proudly made in leongatha , victoria .\nit ' s a shame , it was a wonderful british family company , but i ' m not surprised .\nthere ' s no listing price for the four parcels , which were last appraised for $ 1 . 14 million .\nit ' s a payday triumph for stone , who didn ' t make the list in 2016 , with last year ' s top earner , jennifer lawrence , dropping to no . 3 , bringing in $ 24 million before taxes .\ntaking on primary roles as the younger johnny cash and his wife june carter cash , benjamin d . hale and trenna barnes are old hands at this . he ' s played cash in\nmillion dollar quintet\nin las vegas and houston , she ' s performed\nring of fire\nfor a dozen other companies across the country , and both deliver with youthful sass and spunk . barnes , a first - call session singer in nashville , gets to show off in\nflushed from the bathroom of your heart .\nthere ' s no doubt it ' s been a difficult few weeks , but we ' re keen to start production on site as soon as possible , and are also hoping to recruit workers to the business over the coming weeks .\nfootage shared on musk ' s twitter account shows a group testing the device in a los angeles high school swimming pool .\ntrusted by generations of families since the 1870\u2019s , cash\u2019s is still the best place for you when it comes to finding clothing name labels , tags and other woven and printed accessories . from schoolwear to workwear , the range of name tags available through cash\u2019s is sure to meet your requirements . discover an extensive range of name tapes and tags in a great choice of styles , colours and sizes . clothing name labels can be used for their functional properties when it comes to garment identification or for their aesthetic appearance to add a professional look to any piece of apparel . from\nfirefighters battle a fire at the home that the late country music legend johnny cash lived in with his wife , june carter cash , in hendersonville , tenn . , tuesday , april 10 , 2007 .\nthe man wearing a johnny cash t - shirt during the protests in charlottesville . photograph : fox news\nwayne masciarella , 27 , of cape may , n . j . , was charged with first - degree murder in the wednesday death of cash , 23 . he is also charged with stabbing cash ' s boyfriend , william austin johnson , who survived the attack , putnam county sheriff david andrews told reporters at a news conference .\nsince 2005 , brooklyn musician alex battles has been playing to sold - out crowds at his annual johnny cash birthday bash , singing hits and rarities and showing rare clips from the man in black ' s movie and tv appearances .\nthe couple & apos ; s friend , a man named wayne gary masciarella , has been charged with first - degree murder in connection with the incident . he & apos ; s being held without bond and has a court date scheduled for april 21 .\na new tarantula found in the vicinity of california ' s folsom state prison has been named after the original man in black .\nwe were alerted to a video of a young man in charlottesville , a self - proclaimed neo - nazi , spewing hatred and bile ,\nthe family said , in a statement posted on rosanne cash ' s facebook page .\nputnam county sheriff david andrews said her body was discovered in a chest just inside the front door . a man identified as william austin johnson , cash\u2019s boyfriend , was being treated for stab wounds at vanderbilt university medical center in nashville .\nthe friend , identified as wayne gary masciarella , has been charged with first - degree murder . andrews said that the suspect may have been trying to hide cash\u2019s body . he also indicated that the stabbings were likely connected to drugs .\nthe hendersonville property formerly owned by johnny cash now includes this renovated studio apartment with a bathroom and kitchen .\njohnny cash is at his\nnature house\non old hickory lake near hendersonville , tenn . the tennessean\njohnny cash stands at his\nnature house\non old hickory lake near hendersonville , tenn . the tennessean\njohnny cash had four daughters with his first wife , vivian - rosanne , kathy , cindy and tara .\nno true fan of the man in black would ever be a neo - nazi , says cash family .\nwhat about the other house referred to and known as cash ' s bungalow and who was cash ? i found there was a file held at the national archives in kew , and so on a recent trip to london i popped in and had a look at the file which related to his soe service during wartime . there were other bits of information from which i learnt that albert iveson cash had lived in hong kong for some ten years from 1930 .\nit ' s rare that someone who has been dead for more than six years gets hundreds of people to attend his birthday party .\ntwo years after buying country music legend johnny cash ' s former 4 . 5 - acre lakefront estate for $ 2 million from barry gibb of the 1970s pop group the bee gees , texas businessman james gresham has listed the property for sale .\nsir william cash in an article to conservative home writes : \u201cthe bill will be taken on the . . .\njohnny and june carter cash lived on the property for 35 years until they died four months apart in 2003 .\nhello philip , can you tell me where to begin looking for the narrow drive leading to cash ' s bungalow ? it seems like from the old aerial map , where the drive begins across the reservoir is now all concrete reinforced slopes . . .\nthe couple ' s alleged friend , wayne gary masciarella , 27 , was charged with first - degree murder thursday in the horrific attack .\na lip sync battle among police departments has swept social media in the u . s . , with a georgia force answering the call .\nin 1941 there was a narrow drive which led up to the bungalow from island road . here ' s stuart on that overgrown drive .\nwork like you don ' t need the money . love like you ' ve never been hurt . dance like nobody ' s watching .\ntragic . courtney cash , the great - niece of the late musician johnny cash , was found stabbed to death and stuffed in a box at her house in tennessee , authorities told the associated press on thursday , march 20 .\ndeputies began to leave the area when a second 911 call was placed about 20 minutes after the first call . that second call led the officers to the home on rice road , where they found courtney cash ' s body just inside the front door .\nwhat ' s the biggest misperception about him ? every year , i have to fight [ using ] the picture of him giving the middle finger . everybody loves it , but it ' s his birthday \u2014 he ' d be happy , he wouldn ' t be flicking people off . that ' s just one part of him . he has lots of love songs and sad songs and tough ass - kicking songs too . if you like any kind of music , i can find you a johnny cash song you ' ll like .\nthe hendersonville property formerly owned by johnny cash now includes this renovated studio apartment with a bathroom and kitchen . stan peacock\nhe was wearing a t - shirt emblazoned with the name of johnny cash , our father . we were sickened by the association . johnny cash was a man whose heart beat with the rhythm of love and social justice .\ncourtney cash , the great - niece of johnny cash , was found stabbed to death in a box at her tennessee home wednedsay morning . her boyfriend , william austin johnson , pictured , escaped with their little girl . ( facebook )\ncash ,\nthe man in black ,\ndied friday from diabetes ( search ) that resulted in respiratory failure .\n\u201cto any who claim supremacy over other human beings , to any who believe in racial or religious hierarchy : we are not you , \u201d cash\u2019s children wrote in a facebook post wednesday night . \u201cour father , as a person , icon , or symbol , is not you . we ask that the cash name be kept far away from destructive and hateful ideology . we choose love . \u201d\naccording to andrews , cash and johnson had gone out with masciarella and that an altercation had taken place at the house in baxter , tenn . , about 70 miles from nashville . cash lived in the home with johnson and their young child .\nthe victim found murdered in a putnam county home has been identified as the great - niece of legendary performer johnny cash .\njohnny cash , shown performing with louis armstrong , was known for championing social causes . ( les leverett / columbia legacy )\ncash wrote much of his own material and was among the first to record the songs of bob dylan and kris kristofferson .\njohnny cash ' s legacy , i think if it was one word , it would be ' integrity . ' he was the original wild man and grew from that guy that was doing all the crazy things that you read that rock n ' rollers do to being someone who was like the father of our country , you know . he was a guest at the white house . he was billy graham ' s friend .\nthe free trade bill of 1860 allowed continental ribbons to flood the english market and many established coventry firms collapsed . but cash ' s didn ' t . the brothers responded by switching production to narrow frillings , victorian silk commemoratives and later to woven labels with which garment manufacturers .\nputnam county sheriff david andrews said cash & apos ; s body was found on wednesday morning , in a home about 70 miles east of nashville . the scene inside the house was\nsomewhat bloody ,\nandrews told reporters , adding that\nthere was a struggle .\n) rugged voice championed the downtrodden and reached across generations . his legacy will survive as long as there ' s music , friends and fellow musicians say .\nthe post says the late country music legend ' s heart\nbeat with the rhythm of love and social justice\nand adds that cash would be\nhorrified at even a casual use of his name or image for an idea or a cause founded in persecution and hatred .\nthe post also describes the \u201cwalk the line\u201d singer\u2019s history with advocating for rights of marginalized people . it mentions the groups cash championed for : protesters against vietnam , the poor , the struggling and the disenfranchised , prisoners and native americans . in 1964 , cash released an entire album in order to expose listeners to the harsh treatment of native americans in history called \u201cbitter tears : ballads of the american indians . \u201d\nthe company , based in torrington avenue , said it had suffered\nsignificant cash flow problems\nfor a number of years .\ntake a walk through downtown nashville any day and you\u2019ll hear a johnny cash song ringing out from one of the honky tonks .\nthe cash legacy and imagery keep growing . a museum downtown and another in bon aqua help keep his life and music relevant .\na swimming pool , garage , tennis court , guard station and a renovated one - unit studio apartment log home , which june carter cash used as a wardrobe storage room , are among amenities at the gated property . there ' s also a covered boat dock on old hickory lake .\nin particular , the cash family took issue with a video of a man wearing a johnny cash t - shirt at the rally . they said they were \u201csickened\u201d by the association with the man , who they said was a self - proclaimed neo - nazi .\nthe search for a missing four - month - old baby and his mother in north dakota ended in tragedy when police found the baby ' s dead body .\njohnny cash died aged 71 in 2003 . he made over 70 albums throughout his 45 year career , and won 11 grammy awards .\n\u201cwe were sickened by the association , \u201d said the note signed by rosanne , kathy , cindy , tara and john carter cash .\nafter days of violent protests , the u . s . embassy in haiti is warning u . s . citizens to shelter in place wherever they are . a group from middle tennessee on a church sponsored mission is safe . they are about an hour north of port - au - prince where the unrest is taking place .\nthis was a senseless , tragic death of a young lady whose life was probably taken as a direct or indirect result of drugs , and that ' s just the world we live in . it ' s just unfortunate that our people in our society lean so heavily on drugs to get through life ,\nandrews said .\nthe photograph below is of the wedding of george woods giffen and erma evelyn hadley at st . andrew ' s church , kowloon on 27th june 19 . . .\nthe collage is part of brezinka\u2019s rhythm and glue collection . bob dylan , george strait , guy clark and others have all had their face captured on his canvas .\n' ' i wasn ' t johnny cash ' s closest friend , but i can speak for millions he made feel like he was their closest friend , ' ' mr . gore said . ' ' at long last , he is far from folsom prison , where he wants to stay . ' '\na video tribute included mr . cash ' s duets with bob dylan in nashville , and even a hilarious television clip of him introducing elton john while wearing bizarre glasses and a feathered outfit that mr . john might have worn himself . at several points during the service , the congregation applauded and laughed .\nthe estate is expected to be sold through an auction - like process with the would - be buyer ' s plans including to preserve the cashes ' legacy among considerations .\nsteven spielberg at lally weymouth\u2019s summer party at her southampton home along with lloyd blankfein , steven mnuchin , martha stewart , tory burch and rep . carolyn maloney . . .\ntaylor swift has selected mariska hargitay ' s charity the joyful heart foundation to receive a donation after the singer won her sexual assault case against a former dj on monday .\ncash was a peer of elvis presley when he began recording in memphis in the 1950s , and he scored hits like\ncry ! cry ! cry !\nduring that era . he had a longtime friendship and recorded with dylan , who has cited cash as a major influence .\njohnson is the father of courtney cash ' s young daughter , said putnam county sheriff david andrews , and was able to take the 20 - month - old girl from the home and drive himself to a hospital in white county . information johnson provided at the hospital led authorities to a suspect in the case .\nthe brothers cash fast outgrew this system and instead became factory masters . they were among the first in coventry , pioneers of a more enlightened approach to employment . soon , they planned to build a ' halfway house ' which would allow their workers the independence of the old outworker methods while they themselves controlled output . in 1857 , work began on a site at kingfield which cash ' s ( uk ) was to occupy for the next 138 years . above rows of weavers ' cottages , the brothers created an upper storey with well - lit work areas housing jacquard looms powered by a central beam engine . these were the famous cash ' s topshops . and the prizewinning silk ribbons woven there were used on the prettiest gowns , to the delight of fashionable society ladies .\nthe brothers cash fast outgrew this system and instead became factory masters . they were among the first in coventry , pioneers of a more enlightened approach to employment . soon , they planned to build a ' halfway house ' which would allow their workers the independence of the old outworker methods while they themselves controlled output . in 1857 , work began on a site at kingfield road which cash ' s ( uk ) was to occupy for the next 138 years . above rows of weavers ' cottages , the brothers created an upper storey with well - lit work areas housing jacquard looms powered by a central beam engine . these were the famous cash ' s topshops . and the prizewinning silk ribbons woven there were used on the prettiest gowns , to the delight of fashionable society ladies .\nin his songs , cash crafted a persona as a dignified , resilient voice for the common man \u2014 but there was always a dark edge .\nring of fire : the music of johnny cash\ngives credit where credit is due - - to an iconic american storyteller whose work has influenced recording artists from dylan , springsteen and bono to justin timberlake . cash in , all in , and you won ' t lose out .\nwhy is cash so popular in brooklyn , which is not exactly a hotbed of country music ? johnny was hard to classify . people weren ' t sure if he was country or rock ' n ' roll . he was whatever he wanted to be . there ' s an honesty in his songwriting and in his life that connects with people . obviously , the rebel image appeals to folks , too . he ' s a badass , but deep down , he has a really big heart .\ndozens of immigration advocates and supporters attend a rally outside of trump tower along fifth avenue on aug . 15 , 2017 , in new york . the activists were rallying on the five - year anniversary of president obama ' s executive order , daca - deferred action for childhood arrivals , protecting undocumented immigrants brought to the u . s . as children .\nthat ' s a pretty strong man . he grabbed the baby and exited the house and got in the car and drove himself to the hospital ,\nandrews said .\nimportant delivery information all orders are despatched 2nd class . each item will be despatched separately . during busy times ( aug - sept . ) order processing may take longer than normal . please note that cash\u2019s does not accept any responsibilty for late delivery due to circumstances out of our control ( i . e . postal strike ) .\nit ' s summer , and that means you and your family are probably spending a lot more time outdoors . unfortunately , lots of bugs , including ticks , are outside too .\ni had just finished reading captain harry penn ' s war diary for no . 1 coy , hkvdc , which is held at the national archives in kew , eng . . .\nterry bulger brings you stories of people and places that make tennessee unique and interesting in bulger ' s beat , every monday , wednesday and friday on channel 4 news at 4 .\nthe former home of johnny cash can be seen from the road at 200 caudill drive in hendersonville , tenn . , sunday , november 19 , 2006 .\nthis story is about two houses which are mentioned in the war diaries relating to the fighting around red hill and the tai tam x - roads . one of these was erinville and the other is referred to as cash ' s bungalow , both these houses ended up on the battlefield , and they have a story to tell . erinville was located at turtle cove and cash ' s bungalow was located on the mound north - west of the cross roads . the wartime map below shows the area including red hill , island road , bridge hill , notting hill , the pumping station and the tai tam x - roads . the second map extract shows the location of these two villas .\nlate - night tv ' s critiques of the president ' s tuesday news conference , in which donald trump said both white supremacists and counter - protesters were to blame for the violence in charlottesville , va . , haven ' t let up this week . that clash left a woman dead and many injured when a man drove his car into a crowd of anti - supremacists .\na handsome new tarantula has made its debut on the world stage , and , just like its namesake , aphonopelma johnnycashi knows a little something about style . the spider was named both for its location , near folsom state prison , and the colouring of the male tarantula , all black just like johnny cash ' s\nman in black .\nmeanwhile , the head of the georgia - based company that makes tiki torches said he was offended by images of white supremacists marching through charlottesville , virginia , using his company ' s products .\non its second episode of season 4 , the more casual incarnation of abc ' s find - love - on - tv franchise addressed the allegations of misconduct that stopped production back in june .\nwith the earth in the midst of a sixth mass extinction , it is astonishing how little we know about our planet ' s biodiversity , even for charismatic groups such as tarantulas .\nthe family cited cash\u2019s espoused beliefs and many humanitarian awards , including those from the jewish national fund , b\u2019nai brith , and the united nations . they reiterated that he championed the rights of native americans , protested the war in vietnam , was a voice for the poor , the struggling and the disenfranchised , and an advocate for the rights of prisoners ."]}
{"id": 55219, "summary": [{"text": "nuveen , formerly nuveen investments , is a division of tiaa , operating in asset management .", "topic": 39}, {"text": "nuveen was founded in chicago , illinois in 1898 and was previously named the john nuveen co. , after founder john nuveen .", "topic": 32}, {"text": "in october 2014 , tiaa-cref completed their purchase of nuveen .", "topic": 39}, {"text": "nuveen started in the municipal bond underwriting business and remains active in municipal bond market .", "topic": 26}, {"text": "nuveen sells services including separately managed accounts , retail mutual funds and closed-end funds .", "topic": 39}, {"text": "nuveen has $ 882 billion in assets under management . ", "topic": 39}], "title": "nuveen", "paragraphs": ["principal subsidiaries : john nuveen & co . incorporated . ; nuveen advisory corp . ; nuveen institutional advisory corp . ; nuveen asset management inc .\nglassdoor has 105 nuveen reviews submitted anonymously by nuveen employees . read employee reviews and ratings on glassdoor to decide if nuveen is right for you .\nyou are leaving the nuveen website and going to the website of the mi 529 advisor plan , distributed by nuveen securities , llc .\ntake control back and analyze the systems before make a decision . there are lots of weeds in legacy nuveen too . take them out and restructure the team with right blend instead of doing \u201cnuveen only\u201d team . the strategy for merger supposed to be one nuveen and not just nuveen only .\nnuveen offers its specialized investment solutions under the brands of nuveen asset management , llc ; symphony asset management llc ; nwq investment management company , llc ; santa barbara asset management , llc ; winslow capital management , llc and gresham investment management . all are registered investment advisers and subsidiaries of nuveen . asset management services are provided by nuveen in accordance with appropriate local legislation and regulations . nuveen is an operating division of tiaa global asset management . securities offered through nuveen securities , llc , member finra and sipc , a subsidiary of nuveen .\ncertain statements made by nuveen investments in this release are forward - looking statements .\nlearn more about nuveen ohio quality income municipal fund , inc . com . on :\n4 nuveen funds to redeem $ 596 . 9m in auction - rate securities - marketwatch\nnuveen believes that the best solution for the municipal bond funds would be to refinance the arps with vrdp . nuveen is in active discussions with market participants that could provide put commitments for the vrdp . if nuveen is successful in obtaining put commitments , its goal would be to begin refinancing some of the municipal bond fund arps within two to three months . however , nuveen expects that it will take considerably longer to refinance all of the nuveen municipal bond funds\nnuveen failed to revise disclosures in their brochures after a lead auction manager responsible for approximately $ 2 . 5 billion of the arps notified nuveen in early january 2008 that it intended to stop managing nuveen auctions . on january 22 , 2008 , the lead manager did not submit support bids in an auction for a series of nuveen auction rate preferred stock and that auction failed . finra found that the auction failure and nuveen ' s inability to find a replacement for the lead manager raised serious questions for nuveen about whether investors in nuveen ' s arps would be able to obtain liquidity for the securities in future auctions . despite this , nuveen failed to revise its marketing brochures to reflect these risks and , thus , the brochures were misleading . in february 2008 , widespread auction failures occurred throughout the auction rate securities market , including auctions for nuveen funds arps .\nnuo : dividend date & history for nuveen ohio quality income municipal fund , inc . com .\nnuveen spokesperson kathleen cardoza said the company was \u201cpleased to put this matter behind us so that we can continue to focus our efforts on refinancing the nuveen closed - end funds\u2019 remaining arps . \u201d\nto date , the nuveen funds have redeemed approximately $ 14 . 2 billion of the $ 15 . 4 billion of the arps that were outstanding on february 12 , 2008 . as part of the settlement , nuveen agreed to use its best efforts to effect redemptions of any remaining outstanding nuveen funds arps .\narps . nuveen anticipates high call volume and encourages attendees to access the call via the live streaming audio link to facilitate the registration process . online participants will be able to submit questions . attendees can access the teleconference on nuveen\ntiaa - cref is acquiring nuveen from an investor group led by madison dearborn partners , a private equity investment firm , for an enterprise value of $ 6 . 25 billion , inclusive of nuveen ' s outstanding debt . nuveen will operate as a separate subsidiary within tiaa - cref ' s asset management business , retaining its current multi - boutique business model and continuing to support its investment affiliates through scaled distribution , marketing and administrative services . john amboian will remain the chief executive officer of nuveen , and nuveen ' s current leadership and key investment team will stay in place .\nbofa merrill lynch , wells fargo securities , llc and citigroup global markets acted as financial advisors to nuveen investments . ubs investment bank , goldman sachs & co . and moelis & company acted as financial advisors to the nuveen management team .\njohn nuveen , jr . died in his home of a stroke on august 8 , 1968 at the age of 72 .\njohn nuveen a life of service by jerald c . brauer . published by the baptist theological union of chicago . 1997 .\nnuveen investments provides high - quality investment services designed to help secure the long - term goals of institutional and individual investors as well as the consultants and financial advisors who serve them . nuveen markets a wide range of specialized investment solutions which provide investors access to capabilities of its high - quality boutique investment affiliates \u2014 nuveen asset management , llc , symphony asset management llc , nwq investment management company , llc , santa barbara asset management , llc , tradewinds global investors , llc , winslow capital management , llc and gresham investment management llc , all of which are registered investment advisers and subsidiaries of nuveen investments , inc . in total , nuveen investments managed approximately $ 221 billion as of december 31 , 2013 . for more information , please visit the nuveen investments website at\ntiaa - cref individual & institutional services , llc , teachers personal investors services , inc . , and nuveen securities , llc , members\nduring the 1890s , john nuveen was on the road with great regularity . his job as a wholesale grocer required extensive travel throughout the midwestern united states , giving nuveen an intimate feel for the small rural towns and burgeoning urban centers dotting the midwest . it was reportedly during these trips when nuveen struck upon the idea for his namesake company and the service it would provide . nuveen could sense the pressing need for capital : the larger population centers were developing rapidly ; those areas not growing by leaps and bounds soon would , he believed . capital was the indispensable ingredient in both scenarios , and nuveen believed he could create a company to facilitate the infusion of money into urban and rural areas in dire need of cash . in 1898 , nuveen left the wholesale grocery business behind and started his own company , john nuveen & co . , a municipal bond firm that would pioneer numerous innovations in the investment industry for the next century .\nchicago - based nuveen managed $ 52 . 3 billion in assets as of the end of december in its closed - end funds .\nplans to restructure their leverage ; the ability of the nuveen funds to structure and create a sufficient number of tender option bonds from their portfolios ; the effects of changes in market and economic conditions ; other legal and regulatory developments ; and other additional risks and uncertainties . nuveen and the closed - end funds managed by nuveen and its affiliates undertake no responsibility to update publicly or revise any forward - looking statements .\ntaub , stephen ,\nis nuveen the next takeover candidate ? ,\nfinancial world , january 17 , 1995 , p . 12 .\nwe are proud of the accomplishments nuveen has made in recent years and its status as a provider of top performing investment funds ,\nsaid sam mencoff , co - chief executive officer , madison dearborn partners .\ntiaa - cref is the right home for nuveen and its investment affiliates moving forward . we thank john and his team for their partnership and we wish them well as nuveen enters this exciting new chapter .\n\u201cnuveen was aware of facts that raised significant red flags about the ability of investors to obtain liquidity for their nuveen auction rate securities yet failed to revise their marketing brochures to disclose these risks , \u201d said finra enforcement chief brad bennett . \u201cthis failure deprived investors of important information . \u201d\nas john nuveen entered the late 1990s and charted its course for a second century of business , immediate plans called for a renewed emphasis on marketing uits . three new uits - - the nuveen - standard & poor ' s quality equity portfolio trust , the nuveen u . s . treasury trust , and nuveen insured corporate trust - - were launched in 1997 as part of this strategy . also in 1997 , the company acquired a smaller midwest rival named flagship resources inc . , which managed more than $ 4 . 2 billion in tax - exempt mutual funds and roughly $ 400 million in managed accounts for individual investors . flagship was absorbed as a wholly owned subsidiary and renamed nuveen asset management inc . with this new component to its century - old business , john nuveen moved forward , confident that its future involvement in tax - free investment products would be as lucrative as its past .\nholliday , kalen ,\nnuveen content to keep mining tax - exempt niche ,\namerican banker , january 254 , 1995 , p . 11 .\nkapiloff , howard ,\nnuveen lead bidder for flagship , a midwest rival ,\namerican banker , july 11 , 1996 , p . 14 .\n) - - nuveen investments , inc . , a leading provider of diversified investment services to institutional and high - net - worth investors , today announced that it is seeking to restructure the leverage of the 100 nuveen closed - end funds that have issued auction - rate preferred stock ( arps ) .\nactual future results or occurrences may differ significantly from those anticipated in any forward - looking statements due to numerous factors . these include , but are not limited to : the ability of nuveen investments and the leveraged nuveen funds to develop and finalize fund - by - fund specific proposals to restructure the leverage of such funds ; the need for the leveraged nuveen funds to obtain formal fund - by - fund board approval of specific proposals as they are developed and finalized ; the ability of the leveraged nuveen funds to negotiate and obtain from third parties the necessary debt facilities and other commitments and agreements necessary for the nuveen funds to refinance all or a portion their leverage on terms and conditions acceptable to the funds and in a timely manner ; the ability of the leveraged nuveen funds to negotiate and obtain from broker - dealers or other financial institutions the unconditional put commitments necessary for the issuance of vrdp on terms acceptable to the funds and in a timely manner ; the acceptance by the market , and demand for , vrdp in amounts sufficient for the nuveen funds to refinance all or a portion their leverage ; the need to obtain any necessary regulatory approvals for the issuance of vrdp or the implementation of the nuveen funds\nnot sure whether tiaa acquired nuveen or its vice versa . the previous ceo\u2019s decision to hand over complete control to acquired company seems to be fishy and the ceo moved to europe after the transition . so seems like some money transaction happened there . nuveen employees are pushing tiaa employees out and the current ceo and entire organization is simply sit and watch . we might have seen this only in movies but you could see real time politics if you join nuveen .\nnuveen investments provides high - quality investment services designed to help secure the long - term goals of institutions and high - net - worth investors as well as the consultants and financial advisors who serve them . nuveen investments markets its growing range of specialized investment solutions under the high - quality brands of nwq , nuveen , santa barbara , tradewinds , rittenhouse and symphony . in total , the company manages $ 164 billion in assets as of december 31 , 2007 .\nby early 2008 , over $ 15 billion of nuveen funds ' arps had been sold to retail customers by third - party broker - dealers . nuveen did not sell the arps to customers , but in its role as distributor for nuveen funds , it created marketing brochures that were used by the broker - dealers who sold the arps to retail customers . the brochures were the primary sales and marketing material nuveen created for the auction rate preferred securities . finra found that the brochures , also available on nuveen ' s website , failed to adequately disclose liquidity risks for arps . nuveen neglected to include the risks that auctions for the arps could fail , investments could become illiquid and that customers might be unable to obtain access to funds invested in the arps for a period of time should the auctions fail . instead , the brochures contained misleading statements which described the arps as safe and liquid investments . also , finra found that nuveen failed to maintain adequate supervisory procedures to ensure that the materials it used to market the auction rate preferred securities accurately described the features and risks of the securities .\nbrad bennett , finra executive vice president and chief of enforcement , said ,\nnuveen was aware of facts that raised significant red flags about the ability of investors to obtain liquidity for their nuveen auction rate securities yet failed to revise their marketing brochures to disclose these risks . this failure deprived investors of important information .\nnuveen investments will host a conference call at 10 : 00 a . m . central time on march 12 , 2008 , to discuss the refinancing of the funds\nnuveen , a trusted industry leader , will benefit from the enhanced resources , scale and strength that the transaction will add to its platform . nuveen ' s clients and the advisors and consultants who serve them will continue to benefit from the firm ' s and its affiliates ' commitment to high quality performance , integrity and client service .\ni based on assets under management across nuveen investments affiliates and tiaa - cref investment management teams as of december 31 , 2013 and march 31 , 2014 , respectively .\nnuveen investments , inc . chris allen , 312 - 917 - 8331 christopher . allen @ urltoken kathleen cardoza , 312 - 917 - 7813 kathleen . cardoza @ urltoken\nas the distributor for its affiliated funds , nuveen created marketing brochures that were the primary sales and marketing materials provided to third - party broker - dealers for selling the arpss to retail customers . the brochures , which were also available on nuveen\u2019s web site , failed to adequately disclose the arpss\u2019 liquidity risks , finra said in a statement .\nnuveen plans to refinance the taxable fund arps with more conventional forms of debt leverage , and has arranged new debt financing to refinance a substantial portion of its taxable fund arps .\nthe transaction enhances tiaa - cref ' s position as a world - class financial services organization with broad market presence . tiaa - cref and nuveen have highly complementary investment capabilities and distribution reach across a wide range of retail and institutional client segments . the addition of nuveen brings tiaa - cref ' s total assets under management to approximately $ 800 billion i .\nthe nuveen funds ' arps were a form of auction rate securities , which are long - term securities with interest rates or dividend yields that are reset periodically through an auction process . in contrast to other types of auction rate securities , the nuveen arps were preferred shares issued by closed end mutual funds to raise money for the funds to use to invest .\nthe boards of directors at both tiaa and nuveen each have unanimously approved the transaction . the acquisition is expected to be complete by year - end 2014 , subject to customary closing conditions .\nnuveen , which was acquired last year by an investor group led by private equity firm madison dearborn partners llc , said in a statement that the redemptions will be funded with new borrowings .\narps and is in discussions with market participants regarding additional financing . by the end of march , nuveen intends to begin announcing arps refinancings for specific taxable funds , subject to necessary approvals .\nnuveen has been working with its banking partners to develop a new form of preferred stock that includes a put feature ( variable rate demand preferred or vrdp ) , making it eligible for purchase by taxable and tax - exempt money market funds . while nuveen believes that it will be able to address the principal legal and regulatory issues regarding vrdp issuance , the feasibility of refinancing the funds\njohn nuveen & co . ' s involvement in packaged retail municipal bond products began to pay large dividends during the mid - 1970s and early 1980s , when individual investors flocked to the tax - free benefits municipal bonds yielded , but before the retail municipal bond market took off the company underwent two ownership changes . in 1969 john nuveen & co . was acquired by minneapolis - based investors diversified services ( ids ) , which controlled the company for five years . in 1974 , ids sold john nuveen & co . to the st . paul companies , an insurance company . it was during the first years of st . paul ' s ownership that john nuveen & co . experienced a strong surge in financial growth as the municipal bond market became a haven for individual investors .\nwhen quoting material from this collection , the preferred citation is : nuveen , john , jr . . papers , [ box # , folder # ] , special collections research center , university of chicago library\nnuveen neither admitted nor denied the charges , but consented to the entry of finra ' s findings . this action was brought by dan mcclain , director , under the supervision of thomas lawson , chief counsel .\nnuveen investments unveiled a plan for four closed - end funds to redeem about $ 596 . 9 million in auction - rate securities as managers of such funds continue to get their investors out of the frozen investments .\nby the 1960s , john nuveen & co . had been engaged as an underwriter and trader of municipal bonds for more than a half - century , developing during that time its core business . as the 1960s began , however , the staid persona of the company would be significantly altered , invigorated by the introduction of a novel product that represented a turning point in john nuveen & co . ' s history . in 1961 , the company pioneered unit investment trusts ( uits ) , a fixed portfolio of municipal securities selected and purchased by john nuveen & co . and deposited in a trust . uits were the first tax - free packaged investment products offered by the company , and their introduction marked john nuveen & co . ' s entrance into the retail market . from the 1960s forward , uits and other retail packaged investment products became an intrinsic facet of the company ' s business .\nnuveen is the biggest u . s . manager of closed - end funds . the funds issue these securities to borrow and boost returns . but the credit crunch has disrupted the market for these securities and rendered them illiquid .\nwe are delighted to partner with tiaa - cref , which stands among the most highly respected financial institutions and possesses an unparalleled pedigree in retirement services and investment management ,\nsaid john amboian , chief executive officer , nuveen investments .\nthe clients of nuveen , and each of our investment affiliates , will benefit from tiaa - cref ' s support of our multi - boutique approach and from the continuity of our client services , our brands and our professionals , whose interests will remain strongly aligned with our long - term success . nuveen and tiaa - cref share similar values and the same high standards of service and we are excited about the opportunity to further serve our clients .\nwe are pleased to bring our clients around the globe access to new investments and strategies through our partnership with an experienced , market - tested investment firm like nuveen ,\nsaid robert leary , executive vice president , tiaa - cref , and president , tiaa - cref asset management .\nin addition , nuveen ' s strong distribution network will give us growth and scaled presence in several important channels through relationships built around experienced investment managers with strong track records .\nwashington \u2014 the financial industry regulatory authority ( finra ) announced today that it has fined nuveen investments , llc , of chicago , $ 3 million for creating misleading marketing materials used in sales of auction rate preferred securities ( arps ) .\nfor its 87 municipal bond funds , which have $ 11 . 1 billion in preferred shares outstanding , nuveen said the refinancing may be done mainly with a new form of preferred stock that it is currently developing with its banking partners .\nas an extension of broad - based credit market strains that first arose last summer , beginning on feb . 12 , 2008 , the $ 342 billion auction - rate securities market , consisting of $ 64 billion of arps issued by closed - end funds , began to experience widespread failed auctions . however , nuveen did experience its first auction failure on jan . 22 . since feb . 14 , virtually all auctions for arps issued by closed - end funds , and all nuveen funds\nthe financial industry regulatory authority said monday that it found nuveen\u2019s broker - dealer arm violated u . s . securities law and the self - regulator\u2019s rules . without admitting or denying the findings , nuveen also agreed to be censured , to refinance the securities in question on a best - efforts basis and to give finra reports on the status of its efforts . finra noted that the firm has already rectified $ 14 . 2 billion of the $ 15 . 4 billion in affected securities .\nthe auction failure and nuveen\u2019s inability to replace the manager raised serious questions as to whether investors would be able to obtain liquidity in future auctions . the failure to revise its marketing brochures to reflect these risks made the brochures misleading , finra said .\nnuveen , which went private in november after being acquired by a group of private investors led by madison dearborn capital partners inc . , said it will use variable - rated demand preferred shares to help refinance auction - rate preferred shares in the funds . they are the nuveen dividend advantage municipal fund 2 ( nxz ) , insured premium income municipal fund 2 ( npx ) , insured california tax - free advantage municipal fund ( nkx ) and insured new york dividend advantage municipal fund ( nko ) .\nmr . amboian continued :\nthe nuveen team and i also would like to thank madison dearborn for their support and guidance in helping us advance our strategy and grow our business even in the midst of a very challenging and competitive market environment .\nalign the best qualities of nuveen ' s culture ( the entrepreneurial spirit , for example ) with the best qualities of tiaa ' s culture ( diversity , ethics , etc . ) . encourage more communication across teams , and promote more from within .\nfollowing the war , a period of extensive , nationwide development occurred , as the economy grew robustly and the number of public projects proliferated . new buildings were erected , new transit systems made their debut , utility companies expanded , and the nation ' s infrastructure was modernized , creating a fertile environment for john nuveen & co . municipal bonds played a significant role in the development of the united states during the postwar years , with each major project requiring the assistance of underwriters such as john nuveen & co . concurrent with the beginning of this great postwar push toward development , the company opened a new york office , opening its doors in 1948 , and won the bid for underwriting bonds for the ohio turnpike . during the 1950s , john nuveen & co . ' s role in the spate of public projects underway during the decade was highlighted by the company ' s involvement in the utility industry . john nuveen & co . served as the managing underwriter for a series of financings of hydroelectric dams and generating facilities along the columbia river .\nnew york , may 23 ( thomson reuters accelus ) - the u . s . securities industry self - regulatory body finra fined a nuveen investments [ mdprtn . ul ] unit $ 3 million for creating misleading marketing materials used to sell auction rate preferred securities .\nthe firm failed to revise its disclosures after a lead auction manager responsible for one sixth of the arpss notified nuveen in early january 2008 that it intended to stop managing its auctions , and shortly thereafter did not submit support bids in an auction that then failed .\narps within four to six months depending on market conditions . nuveen cannot assure investors that it will obtain the financing necessary to redeem all outstanding taxable fund arps or that , if the financing is obtained , it will be able to complete the refinancings in a timely manner .\ntiaa - cref , a leading financial services provider , announced today an agreement to acquire nuveen investments (\nnuveen\n) , a diversified investment management company with approximately $ 221 billion in assets under management . the acquisition further strengthens tiaa - cref as a leading provider of retirement and financial services and significantly expands the products and services available to help customers achieve financial well - being at all stages of their lives . additionally , the transaction adds diversification to tiaa - cref ' s investment and distribution platform while bolstering its award - winning mutual fund offerings .\nseries ii , chicago and illinois , documents nuveen ' s service on several city and state bodies , including the chicago city manager committee , the chicago crime commission , illinois veterans and civilian committee and the board of public welfare commissioners . this series also includes files on local issues .\nnuveen said in march it was working to restructure the leverage of 100 closed - end funds that had issued auction - rate preferred stock . thirteen of them were taxable funds with $ 4 . 3 billion in arps outstanding , with the rest municipal bond funds with $ 11 . 1 billion outstanding .\narps , as presently structured , will likely continue experiencing failed auctions , as market participants have lost confidence in the auction process to provide short - term liquidity . nuveen believes , however , that at current short - term interest rates , leverage continues to offer the potential to enhance returns for common shareholders .\nboston , april 1 ( reuters ) - u . s . money manager nuveen investments said on tuesday it is redeeming $ 714 million in auction rate securities issued by four of its closed - end funds , as part of a plan to eventually replace the $ 15 . 4 billion of these securities issued by 100 such funds .\nthe transaction will provide clients with additional investment choices and access to new products . enhanced investment capabilities from the combination of tiaa - cref and nuveen will span both traditional and alternative investments comprising a diversified range of assets including equities , taxable and tax - exempt fixed income and credit strategies , commodities , real estate and real assets .\nborn 1896 to john nuveen sr . and ida ( strawbridge ) nuveen , john jr . was raised i chicago , il to parents who were very active in the local baptist community . john sr . established the now famous john nuveen company , which sold municipal bonds specializing in school and public works . in 1910 , john jr . ' s mother passed away and his father married anna strawbridge ( the sister to his mother ) . john sr . was very active in all kevels of the baptist community in chicago - he was president of the chicago baptist social union from 1924 - 1925 , he served on the board of the finance committee of the chicago baptist association for a number of years , both he and his wife were active in the baptist missionary training school in chicago , additionally john sr . served as president of the northern baptist publication society , as a delegate to the northern baptist convention and was a founder of the baptist world alliance , to name just some of his affiliations and positions of leadership .\nseries iv , international , includes files on u . s . foreign affairs , international organizations and issues , such as nato , international law and trade , world war ii , the marshall plan , and the peace corps , and a series of clippings files on countries and regions . this series also contains material documenting nuveen ' s service on the war production board .\nproducts , services , or strategies shown may not be available in certain jurisdictions and / or to certain investors . recipients should inform themselves about and observe any applicable legal requirements . the information provided should not be considered a solicitation or an offer by nuveen or its affiliates to provide any financial products or services in any jurisdiction where it is not otherwise authorized to do so .\nthe transaction gives tiaa - cref two award - winning mutual fund complexes with $ 181 billion ii of aggregate aum . this year , for the second year in a row , tiaa - cref was named by lipper as the best overall large fund company iii , a distinction separately awarded to nuveen in 2012 . additionally , ninety - eight percent of tiaa - cref ' s mutual funds receive an overall morningstar rating of three or more stars across all asset classes ( as of march 31 , 2014 , 41 % have 3 stars , 42 % have 4 stars , and 15 % have 5 stars ) iv . ninety percent of nuveen ' s funds have an overall morningstar rating of three or more stars across all asset classes as of march 31 , 2014 .\nthe auction rate preferred securities , or arpss , were a form of long - term securities with yields that were periodically reset through an auction process . nuveen\u2019s closed - end mutual funds issued the preferred securities to raise money to finance the funds\u2019 investments . like other types of auction - rate securities , the arpss failed in mid - february 2008 when the sponsors or their managers stopped supporting the auctions .\nnuveen sponsors 120 closed - end funds of which 100 are leveraged and have a total of $ 15 . 4 billion in arps outstanding . of these 100 leveraged funds , 13 are taxable funds that invest in equities , government and corporate debt , or combinations and have $ 4 . 3 billion of arps outstanding , and 87 are municipal bond funds that invest in municipal bonds and have $ 11 . 1 billion in arps outstanding .\nii based on assets under management across nuveen investments affiliates and tiaa - cref investment management teams as of december 31 , 2013 and march 31 , 2014 , respectively . includes mutual funds ( closed - and open - end ) and etfs . excludes money market strategies , separate accounts , variable annuity products ( including cref variable annuities ) , non - registered funds and foreign domiciled funds . cref accounts aum is approximately $ 227 billion as of march 31 , 2014 .\nnuveen sponsors 120 closed - end funds of which 100 are leveraged and have a total of $ 15 . 4 billion in arps outstanding . of those 100 leveraged funds , 87 are municipal funds that invest in municipal bonds and have $ 11 . 1 billion in arps outstanding , and 13 are taxable funds that invest in equities , government and corporate debt , or combinations and have $ 4 . 3 billion of arps outstanding . financial leverage seeks to enhance income for common shareholders in accordance with the funds\nyou may be able to run your company in north carolina with no regard for your employees and treat people poorly and flood the company with propaganda about what a great company you are but people here in the big city , chicago are a little smarter and expect more . you will fail here in chicago if you don ' t change you ways . nuveen was once a well respected company a great example of what companies in the mid - west could be . how do you think it is viewed now ?\nfor nearly a hundred years , we have been wise financial stewards for those who make a difference in the world in the academic and non - profit communities ,\nsaid roger w . ferguson jr . , president and chief executive officer , tiaa - cref .\nthe acquisition of nuveen can generate greater returns that will benefit our customers . this transaction\nreinforces our position as a leading diversified financial services organization with a broad mix of product offerings to serve clients today and those in retirement for decades to come .\ninvestment banker , community leader , university of chicago trustee , and diplomat . material relates primarily to organizations and issues with which nuveen was affiliated : the university of chicago , the baptist theological union , the city of chicago , the chicago crime commission , the illinois veterans and civilians committee , the illinois board of public welfare commissioners , the united states war production board , the american friends of the middle east , the marshall plan , dwight eisenhower ' s presidential campaign , the bricker amendment , adlai stevenson ' s presidential campaign , opposition to joseph mccarthy , local and federal politics , and international affairs .\naverage costs of leverage will likely rise above historic levels . wall street analysts who cover closed - end funds , including the funds sponsored by nuveen , have begun to issue research reports suggesting that the prospect of increased leverage costs due to failed auctions could diminish the potential benefit of leverage and reduce fund earnings per share and distributions , to the detriment of common shareholders of the funds . since the beginning of the arps market turmoil , the share prices of closed - end funds that issue arps have declined to a greater degree than the share prices of closed - end funds that do not issue arps .\nmadison dearborn partners , based in chicago , is a leading private equity investment firm in the united states . since madison dearborn ' s formation in 1992 , the firm has raised six funds with aggregate capital of over $ 18 billion and has completed approximately 125 investments . madison dearborn invests in businesses across a broad spectrum of industries , including financial and transaction services ; basic industries ; business and government services ; consumer ; health care ; and telecom , media and technology services . its noteworthy investments include asurion , cdw corporation , evo payments international , fieldglass , national financial partners , nuveen investments , and sage products . for more information , please visit\nfor john nuveen & co . , high - inflationary times meant a considerable percentage of the u . s . population could entertain the thought of investing in municipal bonds . what had once been an investment option for the country ' s wealthier investors was made a viable option for those occupying the lower strata of wealth , sparking a measurable swell in the magnitude of the municipal bond market and increasing the percentage of individual investors versus institutional investors . from the mid - 1970s to the end of the 1980s , the municipal bond market began a dramatic transformation that made individual investors the primary purchasers of municipal bonds . before soaring inflation delivered its repercussive effect on the municipal bond market , 80 percent of the market comprised institutional investors , with retail investors making up the balance . by the end of the 1980s , the composition was reversed , with retail investors purchasing 80 percent of the bonds issued and institutional investors purchasing 20 percent .\nurltoken no longer supports internet explorer 9 or earlier . please upgrade your browser .\ninvestors across the nation are finding themselves in wall street\u2019s version of the hotel california : they have checked into an investment they can never leave .\nthe investments , which wall street peddled as a cash equivalent , are known as auction - rate notes . they\u2019re debt instruments carrying rates that reset regularly , usually every week , after auctions overseen by the brokerage firms that originally sold them . they have long - term maturities or , in fact , no maturity dates at all .\nbut because the notes routinely traded hands at auctions , wall street convinced investors that they were just as good as cold , hard cash .\nlo and behold , the $ 330 billion market for auction - rate notes ground to a halt in mid - february when bids for the securities disappeared . investors who thought they could sell their holdings easily are now stuck with them . it turns out that the only thing that\u2019s really just as good as cash is , well , cash .\nwhile investors pray for a resurrection in the auction market , they are receiving a fixed interest rate outlined in offering documents . historically , these securities have paid approximately one percentage point more than money market funds . many purchasers of these notes are relatively small individual investors ; several years ago , banks dropped the minimum investment in them to $ 25 , 000 from $ 250 , 000 .\nmunicipalities and other tax - exempt institutions have issued most of the current crop of auction - rate notes . but closed - end mutual funds issued $ 65 billion worth . such borrowings provide leverage to the funds , letting them generate slightly higher yields for their common stockholders .\nclosed - end funds that issue auction - rate notes typically sell them in amounts worth one - third the value of their underlying assets . for example , the john hancock tax - advantaged dividend income fund , with $ 1 . 17 billion in assets , has issued $ 380 million in auction - rate notes .\nowners of notes issued by closed - end funds are faring far worse than investors stuck with municipal issues . that\u2019s because the interest rates paid on municipal notes when auctions fail are capped at as much as 12 percent , much higher than the caps on closed - end fund notes , which are currently around 3 . 25 percent .\nin other words , holders of closed - end fund notes receive little to no premium for being stranded . even airlines try to give you a free meal or an upgrade when they leave you at the gate . investors are likely to remain in this vise because closed - end fund issuers have no incentive to redeem their notes since the interest rates resulting from the failed auctions are so low .\nsome customers who have tried to get their brokers to cash them out say the firms have responded by offering to let them borrow against the value of these securities . at a cost , of course : the typical margin rate for borrowers is at least 7 percent at most shops . other holders are selling the notes at a deep discount to speculators willing to buy distressed securities .\nwall street made generous fees issuing these securities and running the auctions \u2014 as long as there were bidders . after the bidders vanished , some firms stepped in and bid for the securities for a while , giving investors a way out .\nin interviews , investors who own these securities say they weren\u2019t warned that they might not be able to sell them if an auction failed . they say they were told that the instruments were as safe and liquid as \u2014 yes , you guessed it \u2014 cash .\nstephen n . joffe , a client of ubs financial services , is suing the firm because it put all $ 1 . 35 million of his charitable foundation\u2019s cash into auction - rate securities issued by eaton vance limited duration funds . this , even though he said he explicitly told the broker to take no risk and that he would need constant access to the funds .\ndr . joffe , 65 , is a former professor of surgery who founded lca - vision inc . , a company that operates laser vision - correction centers . \u201ci never asked my broker to get me a better rate , \u201d he said . \u201ci felt the responsibility to maintain this account as a risk - free account . i believed this was in the equivalent of an overnight money market account . \u201d\nfrom the new york times . you may opt - out at any time .\nyou agree to receive occasional updates and special offers for the new york times ' s products and services .\nnow , the joffe foundation can no longer fund programs that help prevent aids in africa , provide indigent people with laser vision correction and correct the cleft palates of african children .\n\u201cthis was another hit and run by wall street , \u201d said jacob h . zamansky , a lawyer in new york who represents mr . joffe . \u201cthe banks reaped huge fees on the auctions and underwriting , then left investors holding the bag . \u201d\nin recent days , executives at several closed - end funds have held conference calls with stricken investors . but the investors say that none of those funds have offered to redeem their auction - rate notes . that\u2019s not surprising : their fee structures give them no incentive to buy out investors .\nunlike no - load mutual funds , closed - end funds are sold , not bought . they often decline to prices that are a discount from their net asset values after they are first offered for sale . one reason for the discount is that it reflects the brokers\u2019 commissions .\nbut arthur d . lipson , an investor in distressed securities and a principal at western investment llc , argues that these discounts present an opportunity for closed - end funds to do the right thing , for both common and preferred shareholders .\nhere is mr . lipson\u2019s solution : because these funds trade at discounts , he suggests that their managers sell underlying securities \u2014 utility stocks and shares of real estate investment trusts \u2014 and use the proceeds to buy back common shares . this would shrink the size of the funds and allow them to redeem some of the preferred shares they issued to increase the fund\u2019s yield .\nmanagers hate this idea , mr . lipson said , because it would severely reduce the management fees they receive , based on the assets in the funds . so he has mounted proxy fights at three funds , seeking board representation to try to force them to follow his prescription .\nthe three funds are john hancock tax - advantaged dividend income , which trades at around 7 . 5 percent less than its net asset value ; the cohen & steers reit and utility income fund , trading at a 10 . 5 percent discount ; and cohen & steers select utility , which carries a 5 percent discount .\n\u201cthe directors of these funds have ignored their responsibilities to the shareholders and have chosen to protect the managers\u2019 fee income , \u201d mr . lipson said . \u201cthese are not operating companies where moms and pops would be out of work . they are merely financial engineering companies . \u201d\nofficials at the funds contend that mr . lipson is a speculator out for a fast buck . they urge shareholders to vote against him , saying that they have taken steps to improve fund performance .\nas for the frozen market for auction - rate notes , both fund companies say they are working with regulators on a solution .\nthe annual meeting for shareholders in the john hancock fund is scheduled for march 31 ; shareholders in the two cohen & steers funds will vote on mr . lipson\u2019s dissident slate the next day .\nthat is about the time that investors will receive their first brokerage statements reflecting major declines in the value of auction - rate notes . it certainly would be a happy ending to this mess if closed - end funds were forced to redeem the notes by selling holdings as mr . lipson suggests .\nwe\u2019re interested in your feedback on this page . tell us what you think .\na column from gretchen morgenson examining the world of finance and its impact on investors , workers and families .\naccessibility concerns ? email us at accessibility @ urltoken . we would love to hear from you .\nlazard acted as lead financial advisor to tiaa - cref and j . p . morgan securities llc also acted as financial advisor to tiaa - cref .\nmorgan stanley , deutsche bank and rbc capital markets acted as financial advisors to madison dearborn partners .\nand is the leading provider of retirement services in the academic , research , medical and cultural fields .\niii the lipper award is given to the group with the lowest average decile ranking of three years ' consistent return for eligible funds over the three - year period ended 11 . 30 . 12 and 11 . 30 . 13 , respectively . tiaa - cref was ranked against 36 fund companies in 2012 and 48 fund companies in 2013 with at least five equity , five bond , or three mixed - asset portfolios . past performance does not guarantee future results . for current tiaa - cref product performance and rankings , please visit the research and performance section on urltoken .\niv morningstar is an independent service that rates mutual funds . the top 10 % of accounts in an investment category receive five stars , the next 22 . 5 % receive four stars , and the next 35 % receive three stars . morningstar proprietary ratings reflect historical risk - adjusted performance and can change every month . they are calculated from the account\u2019s three - , five - and ten - year average annual returns in excess of 90 - day treasury bill returns with appropriate fee adjustments , and a risk factor that reflects mutual fund / subaccount performance below 90 - day t - bill returns . the overall star ratings are morningstar ' s published ratings , which are weighted averages of its three - , five - and ten - year ratings for periods ended march 31 , 2014 .\nv tiaa - cref ' s aum as of 3 / 31 does not include the addition of assets from the tiaa henderson joint venture , which closed on april 1 , 2014 . with the addition of those assets tiaa - cref has approximately $ 591 billion in assets under management .\ninvestment , insurance and annuity products are not fdic insured , are not bank guaranteed , are not deposits , are not insured by any federal government agency , are not a condition to any banking service or activity , and may lose value .\ninvestment products may be subject to market and other risk factors . see the applicable product literature , or visit urltoken for details .\nyou should consider the investment objectives , risks , charges and expenses carefully before investing . please call 877 - 518 - 9161 or log on to urltoken for product and fund prospectuses that contain this and other information . please read the prospectuses carefully before investing .\n\u2021deposit and lending products and services are provided by tiaa bank\u00ae . tiaa bank is a division of tiaa , fsb , an equal housing lender and member fdic . tiaa , fsb nmls id : 399805 .\nthe tiaa group of companies does not provide legal or tax advice . please consult your legal or tax advisor .\n, distribute securities products . annuity contracts and certificates are issued by teachers insurance and annuity association of america ( tiaa ) and college retirement equities fund ( cref ) , new york , ny . each of the foregoing is solely responsible for its own financial condition and contractual obligations .\nteachers insurance and annuity association of america is domiciled in new york , ny , with its principal place of business in new york , ny . its california certificate of authority number is 3092 .\ntiaa - cref life insurance company is domiciled in new york , ny , with its principal place of business in new york , ny . its california certificate of authority number is 6992 .\nread the tiaa - cref individual & institutional services , llc , statement of financial condition .\nucits funds are not for sale in the u . s . or to u . s . persons and are available under the conditions of the fund ' s current prospectus and key investor information documents . if you are a us citizen or resident , please visit urltoken .\ntiaa global asset management provides investment advice and portfolio management through tiaa and its affiliated registered investment advisers .\nglassdoor will not work properly unless browser cookie support is enabled . learn how to enable cookies .\nlocation location worldwide us - all cities \u2013 chicago , il area ( includes hq ) \u2013 los angeles , ca area \u2013 minneapolis - st . paul , mn area \u2013 new york city , ny area \u2013 philadelphia , pa area \u2013 santa barbara , ca area uk - all cities \u2013 london area\nyour trust is our top concern , so companies can ' t alter or remove reviews .\nstrong benefits ( retirement , pay , pto , work - life , etc . ) . emphasis on ethics and diversity ( particularly from parent company tiaa ) , which creates a good culture with good people\na lot of change since the tiaa acquisition , which has meant a lot of layoffs . limited opportunities for internal advancement\nits nothing too share . earlier tiaa culture was good . now you will feel like alone goat in - front of wolves .\ntiaa management has no respect for anyone working in chicago . they purchased the company because the need an investment company and they wanted the name . after the got what the wanted the systematically began treat all chicago employees poorly because they don ' t want them and they would rather have an employee quit than provide a package . top level of management are rude , ill mannered and barbaric , absolutely no class ."]}
{"id": 55227, "summary": [{"text": "the chartered institute of public relations ( cipr ) is a professional body in the united kingdom for public relations practitioners .", "topic": 1}, {"text": "founded as the institute for public relations in 1948 , cipr was awarded chartered status by the privy council of the united kingdom in 2005 and added \" chartered \" to its name .", "topic": 32}, {"text": "as of late 2012 , cipr had 10,095 members .", "topic": 29}, {"text": "the association provides training and education , publishes a code of conduct and hosts awards and events .", "topic": 2}, {"text": "it is governed by a board of directors led by a president who is elected each year . ", "topic": 10}], "title": "chartered institute of public relations", "paragraphs": ["chartered institute of public relations , 52 - 53 , russell square , london . wc1b 4hp\nthe appc , chartered institute of public relations and prca produced the draft definition in collaboration .\nthe chartered institute of public relations is a membership - driven organisation which has a responsibility to provide professional services and embody good practice .\nwithout doubt , the public relations industry has come a long way . testament to the industry ' s progression is its professional body , the chartered institute of public relations .\n\u00a9 copyright 2018 public relations institute of australia ( acn 85066451732 ) . all rights reserved .\nthe institute of public relations first met on 10 february 1948 , at the st bride institute fleet street . this was as a result of meetings in 1946 and the establishment of ' a standing conference of public relations officers in november that year .\nthe chartered institute of public relations is the uk ' s leading public relations industry professional body with 9000 members . the institute represents and serves the interests of people working in public relations in the uk and abroad . it offers access to information , advice and support , and provides networking and training opportunities through a wide variety of events , conferences and workshops .\nthis article was funded by the institute for public relations . i would like to thank the institute for public relations and to specifically thank president & ceo frank e . ovaitt , jr . , for his support and encouragement of ethics research .\nfor example , refer to the ethics codes of a few of the major public relations associations : the global alliance for public relations and communication management ( urltoken ) , the international public relations association ( ipra ) code of athens ( urltoken ) , the european public relations confederation , also endorsing the code of athens along with its own code and the code of lisbon ( urltoken ) , the public relations institute of australia ( urltoken ) the public relations society of america ( urltoken ) , the international association of business communicators ( urltoken ) , the chartered institute of public relations ( urltoken ) or the arthur w . page society ( urltoken ) of senior - level public relations executives .\ndevelop your skills in public relations ( pr ) planning and integrated communications management with the chartered institute of public relations ( cipr ) professional pr diploma . delivered part - time over one year , this course will boost your career and improve your decision - making and effectiveness at work .\nif you feel that you haven ' t reached this level of study , please take a look at the chartered institute of public relations advanced certificate , also offered by birmingham city university . or , if you feel you have already achieved this level , please take a look at the masters in public relations .\nprsa certifies dit ma in public relations and ma in public affairs & political communication .\nfrom the beginning the institute was involved in four broad areas of activity : professional practices , education , programmes and public relations . the professional practices committee was first established in 1956 , leading to the institute ' s adoption of its first code of professional conduct in 1963 .\n\u201cthe skilled practitioner of today will become the dinosaur of tomorrow if they don\u2019t commit to continuing professional development . the advanced certificate is a superb qualification . i recommend it unreservedly for those wanting to develop their pr skills . \u201d jason mackenzie , president at chartered institute of public relations\nthe chartered institute of public relations ( cipr ) is a professional body for public relations practitioners in the uk . with over 11 , 000 members involved in all aspects of public relations , it is one of the largest bodies of its type in europe . the cipr advances the public relations profession in the uk by making its members accountable through a code of conduct , developing policies , representing its members and raising standards through education and training . it also operates the uk lobbying register ( urltoken ) .\nthe central purpose of this article is to provide an overview of ethics in public relations . i review the evolution of public relations ethics , the current state of practice , and the thoughts of ethicists .\nlauzen , m . m . ( 1997 ) . understanding the relations between public relations and issues management . journal of public relations research , 9 ( 1 ) , 65 - 82 .\nwe represent communicators working in or supporting local public services , from councils and health authorities to regional police and ambulance authorities . we are a voice for you at a national level and within the chartered institute of public relations . if you have issues , concerns or just want to shout about your work , we are there to help you .\nthe cipr advances professionalism in public relations by making its members accountable to their employers and the public through a code of conduct and searchable public register , setting standards through training , qualifications , awards and the production of best practice and skills guidance , facilitating continuing professional development ( cpd ) , and awarding chartered public relations practitioner status ( chart . pr ) .\nfrom its incorporation in 1962 the ipr was recognised by the government ( the board of trade ) as the official representative body of public relations in britain . it was awarded chartered status by the privy council in 2005 .\nthe game plan of the new chartered institute of public relations ( cipr ) is , according to director - general colin farrington , to ' get to a situation where the market will demand membership ' . extra membership funds would enable the body to advance its roles of providing leadership for the industry , developing policy and raising standards through training and education .\nas someone who works in communications , there were many training courses available to me , but being a member of the chartered institute of public relations ( cpir ) and someone who was completing their continuous development programme , i spoke to my manager and we both agreed that the cipr advance certificate would be the most appropriate course for me to complete .\nwright , d . k . ( 1993 ) . enforcement dilemma : voluntary nature of public relations codes . public relations review , 19 ( 1 ) , 13 - 20 .\njacquie ' s main research interests are : history and sociology of public relations ; health and food communication ; public relations in tourism , especially sports tourism ; and pr in sport .\nwright , d . k . ( 1985 ) . can age predict the moral values of public relations practitioners ? public relations review , 11 ( 1 ) , 51 - 60 .\ngroups like the center for public integrity ( urltoken ) criticize the public relations industry for a lack of ethics , counting the influence of public relations and lobbying as one of the primary threats to truthful journalism . other groups like corporate watch ( urltoken ) are less restrained in their criticism and consider public relations firms and professionals as deliberately unethical :\nwright , d . k . ( 1989 ) . ethics research in public relations : an overview . public relations review , 15 ( 2 ) , 3 - 5 .\nleeper , k . a . ( 1996 ) . public relations ethics and comunitariarianism : a preliminary investigation . public relations review , 22 ( 2 ) , 163 - 179 .\npratt , c . b . ( 1994 ) . research progress in public relations ethics : an overview . public relations review , 20 ( 3 ) , 217 - 224 .\ndiversity \u2013 reflecting the diversity of our membership and the broader public relations community in our activities and dialogue .\nto be at the heart of a professional and diverse public relations profession that organisations , government and the public understand and value . a profession that :\nbivins , t . h . ( 1992 ) . a systems model for ethical decision making in public relations . public relations review , 18 ( 4 ) , 365 - 383 .\nipr presents a variety of pr education programs , pr leadership forums and conferences for public relations scholars and professionals .\nthis provides a general introduction to public relations as a management activity , and an understanding of communications processes in practice .\nthe finding that little or no ethics training or study is held by public relations practitioners with a university education is not a new concern . the commission on public relations education , a group of experts who periodically examine public relations curricula and recommend modifications , recognized the dearth of ethics study in their 2006 report ( see : urltoken ) . the group recommended the following actions at universities and colleges offering courses or majors in public relations :\nthe cipr is the voice of the public relations profession , a champion of its interests and a respected partner to the broader communications community .\namid the scandal caused by the lack of honest and open communication during numerous corporate crises , such as enron ( bowen & heath , 2005 ) , and the ethical blunders of public relations firms themselves , public relations faces an identity crisis . is ethical public relations even possible ? are public relations professionals really \u201cthe \u2018invisible men\u2019 who control our political debates and public opinion , twisting reality and protecting the powerful from scrutiny\u201d as charged by p . r . watch ( urltoken ) and similar groups ?\nothers have gone on to study the cipr diploma which offers accreditation to our ma in public relations .\nprsa jobcenter puts more than 2 , 000 public relations , communications and marketing jobs within easy reach .\npublic relations is about reputation - the result of what you do , what you say and what others say about you .\nchase , w . h . ( 1977 ) . public issue management : the new science . public relations journal , 33 , 25 - 26 .\nwe are the advocate and voice of the public relations profession , a champion of our professional interests , a respected partner to the broader communications community and a body that works in the public interest . we enhance the reputation and understanding of the public relations profession and the professionalism of our members through the provision of world - class structures for the practice of public relations . we do this by providing education , knowledge building and sharing , research , excellent governance , conduct and ethics .\naimed at people with some experience as pr professionals , the diploma focuses on strategic public relations and its role as an integral part of both public and private sector communications .\nseib , p . , & fitzpatrick , k . ( 1995 ) . public relations ethics . fort worth : harcourt brace college publishers . the work by these two authors ( a professor / attorney combination ) takes a legalistic look of public relations work and media relations ethics . an appendix containing the major codes of ethics in public relations is a strength of this book . although a bit dated , this book is a good historical reference and is highly focused on codes of ethics and professionalism , as well as litigation and the governmental process in public relations .\nthe chartered institute of public relations advanced certificate will enable you to make a real difference to your organisation , from improved effectiveness at work to enhanced decision - making skills . we are the only centre in the west midlands approved by the cipr to offer this course , which is accredited by the creative skillset and industry recognised in the uk and worldwide . the course is run part - time , allowing you to work while you study .\nfor authorative comment on local public service communications issues , contact the cipr local public services group .\npearson , r . ( 1989b ) . a theory of public relations ethics . unpublished doctoral dissertation , ohio university , athens .\n( ipr ) is a nonprofit foundation dedicated to research in , on and for public relations . we investigate\nthe cipr is the largest association of its kind in europe . it is a member of the european pr federation cerp ( confederation europeanne des relations publiques ) and a founding member of the global alliance for public relations and communications management .\nkruckeberg , d . ( 2000 ) . the public relations practitioner\u2019s role in practicing strategic ethics . public relations quarterly , 45 ( 3 ) , 35 - 40 . kruckeberg gives a strong rationale of how the communication function should be involved in ethics , why it is essential to communicate ethically with publics , and how these elements are the cornerstones of effective public relations practice .\njacquie has published articles and book chapters on the ethics of communication , rhetoric , propaganda , diplomacy and was co - editor , with magda pieczka of critical perspectives in public relations ( itbp , 1996 ) . she currently sits on the editorial boards of prism , journal of communication management and public relations review .\n\u00a9 2018 , public relations society of america , inc . 120 wall street , 21st fl . new york , ny 10005 - 4024\npopular with recent graduates looking to sharpen their expertise and with professionals entering the public relations field , this course will provide a thorough grounding in public relations theory and practice , making it the ideal springboard for advancing your career .\nireland\u2019s premier professional qualification in public relations and communications , providing a detailed understanding of the theory and practice of professional communications . find out more about the qualification of choice for pr professionals\n' intellectual property - why is it important to you ' , oct 2017 - this cpd webinar was held with ipo , chartered management institute southern and communications practitioners working in this area . thank you to all those involved and particularly to the intellectual property office ( ipo ) . the next in the series will be held in spring .\nreputation has a direct and major impact on the corporate well - being of every organisation . that is why the professionalism of public relations practitioners is so important .\nevery year we recognise the achievements of public relations professionals , teams and agencies through our leading awards : the excellence awards and pride awards .\nqmu is the only institution outside london to teach the cipr diploma in internal communications practice , the cipr diploma in public affairs practice and the cipr professional public relations diploma .\nthe development is official recognition from the government that public relations plays an important and influential role in business and society .\nfiona denning is a multiple graduate of birmingham city university . after graduating with her first degree , ba ( hons ) media and communication , fiona\u2019s career got off to a flying start , taking responsibility for city centre communications for the west midlands police . keen to make more of her skills fiona soon returned to the university to improve her career prospects with a part - time cipr ( chartered institute of public relation ) postgraduate diploma . it was a commitment that certainly paid off .\nbivins , t . h . ( 1980 ) . ethical implications of the relationship of purpose to role and function in public relations . journal of business ethics , january , 65 - 73 .\npratt , c . b . , im , s . h . , & montague , s . n . ( 1994 ) . investigating the application of deontology among u . s . public relations practitioners . journal of public relations research , 6 ( 4 ) , 241 - 266 .\ngood stuff . i hold a master degree in public relations and i found the material very use as a pr practitioner .\nthe professional organization , established in 1948 , for uk public relations consultancies . it is the largest such organization in europe .\npearson ( 1989a ) explored the concept of dialogue as an ethical basis for public relations . he thought that public relations was best defined as \u201cthe management of interpersonal dialectic\u201d ( pearson , 1989b , p . 177 ) emphasizing the personal relationship maintenance and building functions of public relations with members of publics . an entire strain of research ( ledingham & bruning , 2001 , 2000 ) has found that relationship building functions are the most crucial aspect of public relations , and pearson\u2019s link to the usefulness of dialogue in doing that makes perfect sense . dialogue is best seen as an ongoing process of seeking understanding and relationship , with the potential to resolve ethical dilemmas through a mutual creation of truth . kent and taylor ( 2002 ) offer an extensive list of factors to consider in engaging in the process of dialogue , and it is an invaluable resource for public relations professionals seeking to build that process into the communication of their organization .\njacquie l ' etang fcipr is a lecturer and director of the msc in public relations at the university of stirling . she worked in a variety of public relations roles at the british council in the 1980s including the 50th anniversary celebrations ( 1984 ) , promotional publications , staff newsletter and annual report . her first degree was in american & english history ( uea ) ; subsequently she obtained postgraduate degrees in commonwealth history ( london ) , public relations ( stirling ) and social justice ( stirling ) . her phd focused on public relations ' role and evolution in british society .\nheath , r . l . , & bowen , s . a . ( 2002 ) . the public relations philosophy of john w . hill : bricks in the foundation of issues management . journal of public affairs , 2 ( 4 ) , 230 - 246 . this article makes interesting reading for anyone looking for a \u2018mentor\u2019 in their public relations career . many quotes directly from hill and his writings are examined in the context of hill\u2019s counseling top management and his commitment to a strong ethical responsibility and advising function in public relations .\nbowen , s . a . ( 2001 , may ) . a theory of ethical issues management : expansion of the tenth generic principle of public relations excellence . paper presented at the meeting of the international communication association , washington .\ncipr public relations centre , 52 - 53 russell square ( 5 , 371 . 41 mi ) london , united kingdom wc1b 4hp\ncipr awards are industry - recognised and the only professional qualifications awarded by a chartered body . whether you are entering the profession or an experienced pr practitioner , courses are offered at every level .\ngrunig , j . e . , & huang , y . h . ( 2000 ) . from organizational effectiveness to relationship indicators : antecedents of relationships , public relations strategies , and relationship outcomes . in j . ledingham & s . bruning ( eds . ) , public relations as relationship management : a relational approach to the study and practice of public relations ( pp . 23 - 53 ) . mahwah , nj : lawrence erlbaum associates .\nthe current state of ethics in public relations practice depends heavily on codes of ethics held by the major professional associations . membership in these groups is voluntary , meaning that one is not required to belong to such an association in order to practice public relations . members agree to abide by a code of ethics that is written for the entire group . some codes of ethics are written in terms that forbid a list of certain activities ; other codes of ethics espouse a set of ethical principles which should be followed . whether written in positive or negative terms , most of the professional associations in public relations have a code of ethics .\ngrunig , j . e . ( 2001 ) . two - way symmetrical public relations : past , present , and future . in r . l . heath ( ed . ) , handbook of public relations ( pp . 11 - 30 ) . thousand oaks , ca : sage .\njones , b . l . , & chase , w . h . ( 1979 ) . managing public policy issues . public relations review , 5 ( 2 ) , 3 - 23 .\nlobbying is a discipline within public relations where the general intention of the activity is to inform and influence public policy and law . ' lobbyists ' are practitioners who execute planned and sustained efforts to deliver specific objectives within this broad profile of activity .\nbivins , t . h . ( 1989 ) . are public relations texts covering ethics adequately ? journal of mass media ethics , 4 ( 1 ) , 39 - 52 . this is a landmark study showing the historical data on how little attention public relations education has focused on ethics . that has changed a bit , but this study was instrumental in forcing a more attentive stance toward ethics in public relations among modern textbooks .\ndespite the strides made in modern public relations toward becoming ethical advisors in management , the field holds \u201ca tarnished history\u201d in the words of one scholar ( parsons , 2004 , p . 5 ) . like any young profession , the historical development of public relations shows a progression toward more self - aware and ethical models of communication . by reviewing this development , the historically negative reputation of public relations , as well as its potential for encouraging ethical communication , we can see the maturation of the profession from one engaged in simple dissemination of information to one involved in the creation of ethical communication .\nin this book the author asks a big question : how did public relations develop in britain and why ? the question is answered through a broad ranging narrative which links the evolution of british public relations in the early 20th century to key political , economic , social , and technological developments . drawing on oral history interviews with more then 70 pr practitioners and extensive archival research , the book highlights some of the sociological issues relevant to a study of public relations and foregrounds the professionalisation of the occupation in the second part of the 20th century .\nlearning never stops and in order for you to be the best at what you do , you need to continually develop yourself . the advance certificate was my springboard for greater things and i have already held discussions with my employers about my future development opportunities , and i will soon be applying to become a chartered practitioner in public relations .\neducating decision makers in the organization , specifically the ceo and dominant coalition , of the abilities if the public relations function to engage in ethical advisement by using issues management , research , relationships with publics , and conflict resolution should be one of the primary responsibilities of communication executives . most chief executives originate from financial or engineering backgrounds , and no little or nothing about the capabilities of public relations beyond media relations . so , it is the responsibility of the public relations practitioner to educate him or her about the many ways that public relations can contribute to the success of the organization , including solving and preventing ethical dilemmas . educating the ceo and other dominant coalition members in the organization is one of the primary routes through which practitioners in the iabc study said they achieved membership in the strategic decision making core . therefore , this recommendation also serves to empower the public relations function within an organization and to foster high - level career access for practitioners .\ngiven the criticisms against codes of ethics , public relations scholars have worked to create other methods of understanding , analyzing , and managing ethical dilemmas . these approaches are based on varying schools of thought from philosophy to sociology .\nthere is a considerable body of evidence emerging to suggest that modern public relations practices are having a very significant deleterious impact on the democratic process \u2026 by giving vested interests the opportunity to deliberately obfuscate , deceive , and derail public debate on key issues the public relations industry reduces society\u2019s capacity to respond effectively to key social , environmental and political challenges . ( urltoken )\nas students of public relations , we have been given the task to use 4 of theories , mainly ; 1 . systems theory 2 . stakeholder theory 3 . issues theory 4 . excellence theory\none of the following plus 1 year ' s relevant full - time employment in public relations ( or related sectors , e . g . marketing , journalism ) :\na senior lecturer for public relations at both undergraduate and postgraduate level , philip has significant experience as an award - winning journalist and owner of a successful pr company .\npratt , c . b . ( 1991 ) . public relations : the empirical research on practitioner ethics . journal of business ethics , 10 , 229 - 236 .\ncurtin , p . a . , & boynton , l . a . ( 2001 ) . ethics in public relations : theory and practice . in r . l . heath ( ed . ) , handbook of public relations ( pp . 411 - 422 ) . thousand oaks , ca : sage .\ngrunig , l . a . ( 1992b ) . toward the philosophy of public relations . in e . l . toth & r . l . heath ( eds . ) , rhetorical and critical approaches to public relations ( pp . 65 - 91 ) . hillsdale , nj : lawrence erlbaum associates .\nseib , p . , & fitzpatrick , k . ( 1995 ) . public relations ethics . fort worth : harcourt brace college publishers .\nbowen , s . a . ( 2000 ) . a theory of ethical issues management : contributions of kantian deontology to public relations\u2019 ethics and decision making . unpublished doctoral dissertation , university of maryland , college park , md .\nthis review of current , cutting - edge , and historical research in public relations ethics is worth little if public relations professionals do not implement ethical analyses in their daily practice . we can contribute to more socially responsible and credible organizations , but only if we take the steps necessary to make our voices heard in the dominant coalition . public relations professionals should be the ones to alert senior management when ethical issues arise . public relations counselors should also know the values of both internal and external publics , and use these in astute analyses and ultimate resolutions of ethical dilemmas . at any level of one\u2019s career it is never too early or too late to implement the following guidelines :\nthe ability to engage in ethical reasoning in public relations is growing in demand , in responsibility , and in importance . academic research , university and continuing education , and professional practice are all attending more than ever to matters of ethics . the public relations function stands at a critical and defining juncture : whether to become an ethics counselor to top management or to remain outside the realm of the strategic decision making core . how we choose to respond to the crisis of trust among our publics will define the public relations of the future .\n* if you do not have the necessary gcses or gces you may still be accepted at the discretion of the university on the basis of your professional experience ( not necessarily in public relations ) .\nalthough it is true that no single person or function can be the entire \u201cethical conscience\u201d of an organization , the public relations function is ideally informed to counsel top management about ethical issues . public relations professionals know the values of key publics involved with ethical dilemmas , and can conduct rigorous ethical analyses to guide the policies of their organizations , as well as in communications with publics and the news media . careful and consistent ethical analyses facilitate trust , which enhances the building and maintenance of relationships \u2013 after all , that is the ultimate purpose of the public relations function .\ncurrent research supports a historical trend of associating public relations with all things unethical \u2013 lying , spin - doctoring , and even espionage . many critics argue that there can be no ethical public relations because the practice itself is akin to manipulation and propaganda . an unfortunate belief among many journalists , policy makers , and laymen is the belief that the term \u2018public relations ethics\u2019 is an oxymoron : either an unreal possibility , or smoke and mirrors to hide deception .\nin this module you will become familiar with the primary tactics used in public relations , and some of the tools used to plan and manage them in the managerial role .\ngrunig , j . e . ( 1992a ) . communication , public relations , and effective organizations : an overview of the book . in j . e . grunig ( ed . ) , excellence in public relations and communication management ( pp . 1 - 30 ) . hillsdale , nj : lawrence erlbaum associates .\ngrunig , j . e . , & grunig , l . a . ( 1992 ) . models of public relations and communication . in j . e . grunig ( ed . ) , excellence in public relations and communication management ( pp . 285 - 325 ) . hillsdale , nj : lawrence erlbaum associates .\nthe aim of the cipr specialist diploma ( public affairs ) is to enable candidates to develop specialist knowledge and expertise in the contexts , concepts and practical tools of public affairs . this qualification put this experience into the wider context of the role of public affairs in organisations and society , how public affairs contributes to an organisation\u2019s success , and what is expected of an ethical practitioner in the complex political environment .\nthis module provides an introduction to management skills and to reflective professional practice that will help you assess and develop a dynamic career in public relations .\nparkinson , m . ( 2001 ) . the prsa code of professional standards and member code of ethics : why they are neither professional or ethical . public relations quarterly , fall , 27 - 31 .\nthe central purpose of this article is to provide an overview of ethics in public relations . i review the evolution of public relations ethics , the current state of practice , and the thoughts of ethicists . definitions will be provided and key areas of evolution and debate within the field will be addressed . implications for practitioners are discussed , including the research showing that a strong sense of ethics and of how to arrive at ethical decisions can enhance the career prospects of public relations professionals . recommendations for public relations practitioners are made , including topics such as gaining access to an organization\u2019s top decision makers , promotion to an ethical counselor role , on - the - job ethics training or ethics study , and approaches to ethical analyses . finally , practical guidelines for dealing with ethics will be offered , followed by an annotated bibliography with suggestions for further reading .\nbivins , t . h . ( 1989 ) . are public relations texts covering ethics adequately ? journal of mass media ethics , 4 ( 1 ) , 39 - 52 .\ngrunig , l . a . ( 1992a ) . activism : how it limits the effectiveness of organizations and how excellent public relations departments respond . in j . e . grunig ( ed . ) , excellence in public relations and communication management ( pp . 503 - 530 ) . hillsdale , nj : lawrence erlbaum associates .\nparsons , p . j . ( 2004 ) . ethics in public relations : a guide to best practice . london : kogan page . this book takes a basic look at public relations ethics through a history of public relations as a professional pursuit , truth telling , trust , rights , respect , and the issue of propaganda versus persuasion . it uses many modern cases and examples to illustrate concepts , and is a good beginning overview of ethics in public relations practice . there are some brief but practical checklists and simple diagrams for helping to evaluate one\u2019s own ethics . it is written in a conversational manner and includes many interesting or humorous examples to make it entertaining yet useful reading .\nbowen , s . a . ( 2004 ) . expansion of ethics as the tenth generic principle of public relations excellence : a kantian theory and model for managing ethical issues . journal of public relations research , 16 ( 1 ) , 65 - 92 . this article provides a deontological ( duty and principle based ) rationale blended with theory from public relations to result in a theory of how ethical issues management can be conducted . it is highly theoretical and academic in nature , but includes a schematic model which is useful in simplifying deontology into a flow chart approach .\nthe cipr has published a professional standard for lobbying , explaining the cipr code of conduct in the specific context of public affairs .\nthis would buy a media - relations campaign , online reputation management and the public - affairs team\nworking with you on a governmental level\n.\nmembers of the cipr are expected to develop and display\nethical competence\n, which is where their technical and strategic abilities as a public relations professional are deployed in an ethical manner , within the framework of the cipr code of conduct .\nthis unit situates public relations within a strategic management framework , enabling critical and ethical examination of the role and responsibilities of the function , and senior practitioners , within a contemporary context . it considers practical challenges and conceptual underpinnings relating to public relations strategy and planning in a variety of situations and types of organisation . the importance of organisational and functional objectives is emphasised with a focus on research and analysis to support problem identification , stakeholder mapping and objective setting .\none of the biggest challenges for the industry is the general misconception about what public relations is and does . what it is about is building lasting relationships with different groups via effective two - way communication . in a business setting , it is about helping an organisation achieve certain objectives , but its function is far wider . tied to freedom of speech , public relations can provide a voice to those who wouldn ' t necessarily have one \u2013 which is why true public relations does not exist anywhere other than in a democracy .\ngrunig , j . e . , & hunt , t . ( 1984 ) . managing public relations . new york : holt , rinehart and winston .\ncelebrating its 60th anniversary this year , the institute has developed considerably within its lifetime , although perhaps most notably in the last decade . during this time it has grown its membership to over 9 , 500 individuals working across industry sectors ; has approved an increasing number of pr degrees ; and has developed and expanded its training courses and professional qualifications nationally and overseas . only three years ago the institute achieved charter status , recognition from government that it is the professional body to lead the industry .\n4 years ' relevant full - time employment in public relations ( or related sectors ) and 5 gcses at grade c or above , 1 of which must be in the english language .\nthe diploma enables you to analyse and critique a range of public relations theories and concepts , and apply them to practice . this aids your decision - making skills and effectiveness at work .\nthe assessment will involve producing an executive report and analysis of research findings on a topic of your choice that relates to public affairs .\niabc grant research ( bowen et al . , 2006 ) showed that , although a large number of public relations practitioners reported that they do advise their ceo ( 30 % ) or senior management ( 35 % ) , another 35 % of public relations professionals who say they have no access to the dominant coalition of their organizations . these practitioners are implementing the strategic decisions of others rather than making their own contributions in the areas of organization strategy , issues management , or \u2013 on ethics . public relations cannot contribute to organizational effectiveness without offering input on the views of strategic publics to executive management\u2014nor can it advise on the ethical issues and dilemmas that stand to damage organization - public relationships , diminish credibility , and tarnish reputation .\nour world - class foundations aid people ' s understanding of the public relations profession . we provide cipr members with education , up - to - the - minute research and a code of conduct to enhance their professionalism .\nin the us , early public relations practices introduced many ethical concerns because the press agentry ( j . e . grunig & hunt , 1984 ) approach prevalent then emphasized hyperbole , sensationalism , and often lacked truth . the so - called \u201cfather of public relations , \u201d edward bernays , called this time period of 1850 - 1905 \u201cthe public be damned era\u201d ( cutlip et al . , 2006 ) . press agents were concerned with generating publicity at almost any cost , and this approach engendered the unethical reputation of modern - day public relations . ethics as a consideration entered the development of modern practice in about 1906 , with prominent practitioner ivy lee\u2019s declaration of principles . his declaration moved the practice into \u201cthe public be informed\u201d era with his emphasis on telling the truth and providing accurate information .\ngrunig , j . e . , & grunig , l . a . ( 1996 , may ) . implications of symmetry for a theory of ethics and social responsibility in public relations . paper presented at the meeting of the international communication association , chicago .\nkruckeberg , d . ( 1993 ) . universal ethics code : both possible and feasible . public relations review , 19 ( 1 ) , 21 - 31 .\nmcelreath , m . p . ( 1996 ) . managing systematic and ethical public relations campaigns ( 2nd ed . ) . new york : brown & benchmark .\nkent , m . l . , & taylor , m . ( 2002 ) . toward a dialogic theory of public relations . public relations review , 28 ( 1 ) , 21 - 37 . this is an exemplary article for providing recommendations for opening a dialogue between organizations and publics . ethics is both an underlying assumption and discussed in the rationale for dialogue , as well as how to maintain balanced power relations once a dialogue is started .\nthe commission noted a need to elevate in importance \u201cparticular issues and trends in the public relations field such as ethics and transparency\u201d ( p . 43 ) in undergraduate education . these experts argued that an education in public relations \u201ccan provide a body of knowledge about the process of ethical decision - making that can help students not only to recognize ethical dilemmas but to use appropriate critical thinking skills to help resolve those dilemmas in a way that results in an ethical outcome\u201d ( urltoken , p . 22 ) . public relations professionals need both experience managing ethical issues and academic study of ethics . studying ethics helps practitioners to advance professionally and to make defensible judgments in the eyes of publics . not preparing young practitioners to deal with ethics disadvantages them in their career aspirations and harms the reputation of the public relations profession itself .\npearson , r . ( 1989a ) . beyond ethical relativism in public relations : coorientation , rules , and the idea of communication symmetry . in j . e . grunig & l . a . grunig ( eds . ) , public relations research annual ( vol . 1 , pp . 67 - 86 ) . hillsdale , nj : lawrence erlbaum associates .\nfitzpatrick , k . , & bronstein , c . ( eds . ) . ( 2006 ) . ethics in public relations : responsible advocacy . thousand oaks , ca : sage . this edited book contains chapters written by some of the top scholars in public relations , each addressing a different component of advocacy and if an advocacy approach is used , what would be the requirements for it to be ethical ? topics include risk management , activism , strategic communication , feminism and diversity , and public affairs . chapters are heavily based in current public relations theory and research , but often include implications for practice . a more advanced text than most others , you should probably save this for reading once you have completed a few more basic books since its argumentation sometimes assumes prior knowledge of public relations ethics or research in that area .\nyou will be taught at one of the most established centres for education and research in the field of public relations in europe , and you will have access to our full range of specialist resources and our library which is open 24 / 7 throughout the year .\nstauber , j . , & rampton , s . ( 1995 ) . toxic sludge is good for you : lies , damn lies , and the public relations industry . monroe , me : common courage press . this book takes a scathing look at public relations ethics , discussing numerous scandals and transgressions . although the facts are here , they are interpreted with hyperbole . this work is useful to those seeking reasoning for why ethics should be a part of public relations to identify the problems that result when we ignore ethics .\ngrunig , j . e . ( ed . ) . ( 1992b ) . excellence in public relations and communication management . hillsdale , nj : lawrence erlbaum associates .\none of the earliest public relations executives to argue for the role of acting as an ethical counsel to management was john w . hill ( heath & bowen , 2002 ) . hill had a very developed philosophy of corporate responsibility and issue management , and this recent analysis found that ethics pervaded both his work as executive counsel and his books about public relations ( hill , 1958 , 1963 ) . hill\u2019s grasp of the interaction between ethics , issues management , and \u201cfar - reaching effects of corporate policy\u201d ( hill , 1958 , p . 16 ) made him not only one of the most successful practitioners of his century . john w . hill was a progenitor of what scholars called public relations as the \u201ccorporate conscience\u201d ( ryan & martinson , 1983 , p . 22 ) .\nmartinson , d . l . ( 1994 ) . enlightened self - interest fails as an ethical baseline in public relations . journal of mass media ethics , 9 ( 2 ) , 100 - 108 .\nwill enable students to define the field and scope of public relations and its relationship with marketing , advertising , publicity , propaganda etc . students will also be able to demonstrate an understanding of the way that public relations is placed within organisations ( in terms of its relative position to the dominant coalition , budget share etc . ) broad introductions will be given to some specialist areas including financial / investor public relations , lobbying , marketing pr ( fmcgs ) sponsorship , working in - house or in a consultancy and corporate social responsibility . concepts such as relationship building , reputation management and working with publics will be illustrated .\npromote the role of council and other public services communications as effective tools to engage with residents and other stakeholders .\nto answer the demand for ethics training from the professional front , training in ethical decision making is being offered by some employers , universities , and professional associations . only recently have public relations scholars incorporated a substantial amount of moral philosophy into the body of knowledge we know as communication . the inclusion of this scholarly literature in our own field can powerfully extend the ethical reasoning capabilities of public relations professionals . these approaches , which are reviewed below , offer substantive ethical guidelines for analyzing dilemmas .\nthe uk public affairs council is an independent body that maintains a register of those engaged in lobbying and of the organisations on whose behalf they lobby .\nthe internet encyclopedia of philosophy explains : \u201cthe field of ethics , also called moral philosophy , involves systematizing , defending , and recommending concepts of right and wrong behavior\u201d ( urltoken ) . definitions of ethics normally have in common the elements of requiring some form of systematic analysis , distinguishing right from wrong , and determining the nature of what should be valued . in the public relations discipline , ethics includes values such as honesty , openness , loyalty , fair - mindedness , respect , integrity , and forthright communication . this definition of public relations ethics goes far beyond the olden days of \u201cflacking for space\u201d or spinning some persuasive message , but this view is not shared by everyone .\nvercic , d . , grunig , l . a . , & grunig , j . e . ( 1996 ) . global and specific principles of public relations : evidence from slovenia . in h . m . culbertson & n . chen ( eds . ) , international public relations : a comparative analysis ( pp . 31 - 65 ) . mahwah , nj : lawrence erlbaum associates .\nryan , m . , & martinson , d . l . ( 1983 ) . the pr officer as corporate conscience . public relations quarterly , 28 ( 2 ) , 20 - 23 . ryan and martinson coined the term \u201cpublic relations as corporate conscience\u201d in this landmarrk article . this is a short article , containing some data and opinion from the authors .\nthe uklr , which is free of charge to search and register , provides the public with a channel to complain about the conduct of a registered lobbyist .\nheath , r . l . , & cousino , k . r . ( 1990 ) . issues management : end of first decade progress report . public relations review , 16 ( 1 ) , 6 - 18 .\nthis article takes a look at public relations codes of ethics . it describes the common problems of codes of ethics and making them useful in practice . this work is useful to those seeking an alternative to a code of ethics , such as ethics statements or policies . it is also helpful for those with a code of ethics to identify the problems one should guard against .\ntwo years ' relevant full - time employment in public relations ( or related sectors e . g . marketing , journalism ) and 5 gcses grade 4 ( c ) or above , one of which must be english language .\nreporters from the bureau posed as agents for the government of uzbekistan \u2013 a brutal dictatorship responsible for killings , human rights violations and child labour \u2013 and representatives of its cotton industry in a bid to discover what promises british lobbying and public relations firms were prepared to make when pitching to clients , what techniques they use , and how much of their work is open to public scrutiny .\nif you wish to further your studies when you have successfully completed the cipr diploma , you may apply for a 60 - credit exemption against the 180 - credit ma in public relations .\nukpac wrote to the minister for the cabinet office matthew hancock to announce that it was winding up as of today . the ukpac was set up in 2010 after a recommendation by the public administration select committee to create a public register of lobbyists .\npublic relations ( pr ) is the way organisations , companies and individuals communicate with the public and media . a pr specialist communicates with the target audience directly or indirectly through media with an aim to create and maintain a positive image and create a strong relationship with the audience . examples include press releases , newsletters , public appearances , etc . as well as utilisation of the world wide web .\nbut before the industry gets too carried away , it is worth noting that there are around 400 chartered professional bodies in the uk . while the development is welcome , the challenge of gaining real and widespread recognition for the profession from the business community begins now - charter status is a means to that end rather than an accomplishment of that end in itself .\nfearn - banks , k . ( 2000 ) . crisis communication : a review of some best practices . in r . l . heath ( ed . ) , handbook of public relations ( pp . 479 - 485 ) . newbury park , ca : sage .\nwe will teach you the theory of public relations so you can use this knowledge to enhance your professional skills . you\u2019ll learn the ethical and societal context in which public relations operates as a developing discipline , accompanied by practical skills in campaign management and evaluation , as well as engagement with traditional and social media . through workshops with visiting practitioners and research in recommended texts , you will gain an understanding of the principles of pr which will greatly improve your decision - making skills and effectiveness at work .\nas the civil unrest of the 1960s called both government and businesses to a higher level of accountability , their communication functions responded with the creation of more open , ethical , and socially responsible forms of public relations . the function of issues management ( chase , 1976 ) began to advise executives on ethically responsible policy decisions , and symmetrical public relations ( j . e . grunig & hunt , 1984 ) began to incorporate the desires of publics for more fair and balanced decision making . although research ( bivins , 1989 ; pratt & rentner , 1989 ) showed that scant attention was given to ethics in major public relations textbooks before this time , the last decade has shown an improvement . this interest in teaching and discussing public relations ethics is good news , especially for new practitioners so that they do not inadvertently limit their prospects for promotion . as newer data ( discussed below ) reveals , job promotion options may be constrained for practitioners who do not know ethics or feel prepared to advise on ethical dilemmas .\nwe will teach you the theory of public relations so you can use this knowledge to enhance your professional skills . you\u2019ll learn the ethical and societal context in which public relations operates as a developing discipline , accompanied by practical skills such as writing for both digital and traditional media , media planning and evaluating pr campaigns . through workshops with visiting practitioners and research in recommended texts , you will gain an understanding of the principles of pr which will greatly improve your decision - making skills and effectiveness at work .\nberger , b . k . , & reber , b . h . ( 2006 ) . gaining influence in public relations : the role of resistance in practice . mahwah , nj : lawrence erlbaum . berger and reber\u2019s book focuses on power in public relations , but power and public relations are inextricably connected . this book would be a great one to read if you are experiencing resistance from your management or clients on including ethical analyses in organizational decision making . it offers guidance and research on both accruing power and influence as well as how to go a step further and become an \u201cactivist\u201d for responsible management in your organization ."]}
{"id": 55234, "summary": [{"text": "the development film festival in india is a platform for film makers to showcase their works on themes concerning the development of the poor and vulnerable communities .", "topic": 11}, {"text": "the centre for development communication of dhan foundation organises the festival .", "topic": 21}, {"text": "the festival is organised every year on a theme in development . ", "topic": 24}], "title": "development film festival", "paragraphs": ["as a leading sponsor of trinidad and tobago\u2019s three major film festivals \u2013 trinidad + tobago film festival ( ttff ) , animae caribe animation and digital media festival and green screen environmental film festival , filmtt has encouraged and facilitated collaboration among these initiatives to produce an inaugural industry event entitled film festival season .\nthe film festival season brand therefore seeks to bring national awareness to and create heightened interest in the country\u2019s thriving film industry while exemplifying filmtt\u2019s mandate to facilitate the development of the film industry in trinidad and tobago . in 2016 , the film festival season took place from september \u2013 november .\npopular litchfield hills film festival draws to a close with a visit from gov . malloy\ngfdd partners with the 2014 d . c . environmental film festival in the nation\u2019s capital\nthe center for development communication of dhan foundation is pleased to invite filmmakers to take part in the short film competition , organized as part of 11th development film festival to be held at thamukkam ground , madurai , india from september 20 - 24 , 2017 .\njoin gfdd for a d . c . environmental film festival screening of lago enriquillo & ma\u00f1ana\nthe millenium international documentary film festival , which starts in brussels today , will raise awareness about global development issues through powerful documentaries from all over the world .\nthe film makers whose productions are selected will be invited to take part in the festival and dialogue sessions . the festival is open for the public .\nf\u00e9licie crijns , project assistant , millenium film festival , collection @ urltoken tel . : + 32 483 021435\npopular litchfield hills film festival draws to a close with a visit from gov . malloy - the register citizen\nthe commission on population is proud to announce the 2 nd adolescent health and development ( ahd ) film festival which will take place in quezon city on december 6 - 7 , 2016 .\ntaiwanese director opens the 1990 film festival with the los angeles premiere screening of first date . ( photo : abraham ferrer )\nthe film festival organised by dhan foundation focuses on the theme \u2018fight poverty : connect and commit for millennium development goals\u2019 . the entries can include the success stories , grassroots initiatives , community efforts , issues and solutions .\nmission & objective the new hampshire film festival is a non - profit organization that celebrates the art of filmmaking . the festival strives to advance the quality , and innovation of independent film internationally while simultaneously influencing educational , cultural , and economic impact on the local community .\nnewly - minted award - winning directors jason dasilva ( when i walk ) and evan jackson leong ( linsanity ) reunite during the film festival\u2019s closing night at cgv cinemas . the duo previously presented their works at the 2013 sundance film festival . ( photo : dustin young )\nthe millenium international documentary film festival was created in 2008 and had its first edition in 2009 . the united nations has supported all editions of the festival . in 2015 , 12 , 600 people attended the festival . the undp\u2019s award for best development message was given to \u201cthe chinese mayor\u201d , a documentary on the attempt of datong\u2019s mayor to return the city to its former glory .\nhistorically , little value is placed on natural capital when looking at growth equations and socioeconomic development .\nthe green film network has just published an interview made to natasha despotovic , executive director of dreff and the global foundation for democracy and development ( gfdd ) .\nexhibitions director estela figueroa ( left ) and ucla film & television archives programmer claire aguilar presided over the film festival\u2019s second edition as it moved westward to ucla\u2019s melnitz theater . ( photo : kaz takeuchi )\nsupported by the un agencies \u2013 the united nations development programme , un women , the food and agriculture organization , the un human rights office and the un office for disaster risk reduction \u2013 the festival aims to promote the sustainable development goals ( sdgs ) , which will guide global development for the next fifteen years for a more peaceful and prosperous , and sustainable future .\nrecognition / awards : presidential award . certificate of exemplary performance and contribution toward development of music in kenya , 17th august 2001 , during the 75th anniversary of kenya music festival .\nmadurai : films of various genres like documentaries , short films and animation films made of any of the following themes : women and children , livelihoods , food security , education , health , and environment are invited for the 5th development film festival .\nthe dominican republic environmental film festival ( dreff ) , a gfdd initiative , actively engaged in the 2018 festival marisco ripiao , a popular local fair celebrated each year at the s\u00e1nchez province ( saman\u00e1 ) in the dominican republic .\n\u201cone of the key objectives of the millenium festival is to mobilise citizens around the sustainable development goals and the major challenges of our time . the documentaries which will be screened this year bring the goals closer to people , putting a human face on them\u201d , said zlatina rousseva , artistic director of the millenium international documentary film festival .\nfin atlantic international film festival would like to congratulate rebecca babcock , winner of the 2017 script development program , presented by telefilm canada and the harold greenberg fund . we would also like to recognize lorna kirk and wanda nolan for their contributions to the program .\nedinburgh international film festival has a strong track record of creating , shaping and managing innovative talent development programmes across all disciplines . our aim is to build and expand on our previous initiatives and deliver quality programmes for filmmakers across scotland , the uk and internationally .\narea of specialization : drama therapy , dance performance , theatre production , theatre for development , public speaking .\nseventy - five documentaries from all over the world will be screened during the 2017 edition of the millenium international documentary film festival , which starts today in brussels .\nladies rule : on the dga mainstage , director bertha bay - sa pan ( far left ) is supported by actors bai ling , kieu chinh , and kristy wu during the festival centerpiece screening of pan\u2019s face , an expansion of a short film she presented at the 1998 film festival . ( photo : ernie pe\u00f1a )\nover 800 documentaries have been submitted for the 2016 edition of the festival . best documentaries will be awarded in the following categories : best film , sustainable development award , human rights award , along with the special award of the jury , the audience award and the la trois award .\nthe coordinator 11th development film festival : small millets - our food ! our pride ! dhan foundation centre for development communication 1 a , vaidhiyanatha puram east , kennet cross road near seventh day adventist school , madurai - 625 016 tel . : 0452 - 2302557 / 2302567 / 2302500 / 2610794 fax : 0452 - 2602247 email : filmfestival @ urltoken website : http : / / www . urltoken / dff\nas a not - for - profit organization , the litchfield hills film festival operates with a blend of fixed staff and volunteers , utilizing both public and private spaces . the festival revenue is a combination of ticket sales , program guide advertising , film submission fees , and the critical continued financial support of individuals , corporations , foundations and government sources .\nthe coordinator 11th development film festival : small millets - our food ! our pride ! centre for development communication dhan foundation 1a , vaidyanathapuram east kennet cross road madurai 625 016 , tamil nadu , india tel : + 91 - 452 - 23025557 , + 91 - 452 - 2302567 fax : + 91 - 452 - 2602247 mobile : 9677566335 email : filmfestival @ urltoken website : http : / / www . urltoken / dff\nseventeen films produced by grades 10 - 11 students from seventeen regions were carefully judged by film industry\u2019s experts namely : cinekasimanwa festival director elvert ba\u00f1ares ; cinemalaya founding member edward cabagnot , award - winning filmmaker and director of crossroads charliebebs gohetia , salamindanaw festival director gutierez mangansakan ii , population , health and development consultant maria corazon dela paz and popcom\u2019s very own , planning and monitoring division chief jackylin robel .\nsunday evening concludes the festival with closing night ceremonies . the ceremony entails a screening of the yfw films , and \u201cgranny\u201d award presentations for : best screenplay , best feature , best documentary , best short drama , best short comedy , best short documentary , and best animation . the festival\u2019s most prestigious award , the grand jury award , is voted on by the grand jury comprised of regional and national industry professionals . an nhff produced collage film from the festival weekend closes the ceremony , and an encore presentation of the opening night film closes the festival weekend .\nstill , the growing support of a loyal and hardworking staff of volunteers who have elevated the recognition and prestige of this keystone event on southern california\u2019s cultural calendar have made the film festival what it is today . nowhere is this evolution more apparent than in the film festival\u2019s very name , which has undergone no less than five major revisions in its three - decade existence .\nfin ' s annual script development program is supported by the rbc emerging artists project , telefilm canada & the harold greenberg fund .\nthe coordinator 11th development film festival : small millets - our food ! our pride ! centre for development communication dhan foundation 1a , vaidhyanathapuram east , kennet cross road , madurai - 625 016 , tamil nadu , india tel : + 91 - 452 - 23025557 , + 91 - 452 - 2302567 fax : + 91 - 452 - 2602247 mobile : + 918300117005 email : filmfestival @ urltoken website : http : / / www . urltoken / dff\nsubmitted photo gov . dannel malloy , first lady cathy malloy and members of the litchfield hills film festival gather for a photo at a screening during the event , held recently in new milford .\nfilm and media studies , stakeholders\u2019 workshop held at kenyatta university titled \u2018the theatre curriculum . \u2019\nabout 1 , 000 documentaries have been submitted for the 2017 edition of the festival . the best documentaries will be awarded during the closing ceremony on 1 april in the following categories : best film , sustainable development award , human rights award , along with the special award of the jury , the audience award and the la trois award .\nthe festival goes international with the opening night feature , peter wang\u2019s first date ; and kim u - son\u2019s closer , yun\u2019s town . in between , the festival presents a program of experimental shorts from the mowelfund film institute , a twentieth anniversary program of shorts by asian american film students from the ucla film school\u2019s seminal ethnocommunications program , and host the los angeles premiere screening of shirley sun\u2019s iron and silk , affording festival audiences the first appearance of actress vivian wu . david rathod\u2019s loopy desi comedy west is west screens , as well as a north korean take on the tale of chun - hyang .\nin talking about his graduation film tackling life , list will explore the close and personal , how to choose the \u2018matter\u2019 of a film , how to manage relationships with subjects , and honour the revelation of long held secrets . see the film synopsis here and list\u2019s biography here .\n\u201cdocumentary films have the power to present the issues through real life stories and images\u201d , said zlatina rousseva , artistic director of the millenium international documentary film festival . \u201cthis is why our festival represents a platform where people can get inspired and united around a common goal : a better world for all of us .\nabout the festival the new hampshire film festival made its debut in 2001 in derry , nh , but moved to its permanent home of portsmouth , nh in 2004 . portsmouth was settled in 1623 and the layout of the downtown district could not be better suited for a film festival with everything : screening venues , party venues , headquarters , galleries , conference centers , shops , waterfront dining , hotels , and inns , all within walking distance . the event takes place in the autumn when the foliage is at its peak .\nglobal foundation for democracy and development will be hosting its first holiday cocktail party at our office in the center of washington , d . c .\ncelebrating the un at 70 . panel discussion on \u201cfinancing for development post - 2015 : the growing importance of multi - stakeholder partnerships for developing countries\u201d\nthe original copy of the film need not be sent & received films will not be returned .\nin talking about his graduation film above and below , steiner will explore the characters in his film \u2013 including landscape and architecture ; and \u2018fiction elements\u2019 \u2013 the use of music and the creation and juxtaposition of scenes that generates new meaning . see the film synopsis here , and steiner\u2019s biography here .\nbeginning june 1st , the dominican environmental film festival ( dreff ) celebrated during an entire week two important international days : world environment day and world ocean day , held annually on june 5th and 8th , respectively .\non festival closing night at the aratani / japan america theatre , the capacity crowd sends much love to visual communications executive director linda mabalot , who was hospitalized shortly before the start of festival week 2003 . ( photo : arjuna soriano )\nthe global foundation for democracy and development ( gfdd ) and dominican republic environmental film festival ( dreff ) deeply lament the death of dominican producer , director and photographer fernando b\u00e1ez mella , who tragically passed away on july 3 , 2018 . in addition to having been a great friend and collaborator , mr . b\u00e1ez mella was a member of the dreff national advisory committee .\nfilm duration must be not more than three minutes ( excluding titles in the beginning and end ) .\nthe united nations has been supporting the annual international millenium documentary film fetsival since 2009 . photo : mff\nthe films with filled in submission forms can be send to mr . k . ranganathan , coordinator , 5th development film festival , dhan foundation , 7 e , valmigi street , s . s . colony , madurai , tamil nadu , 625010 . for details contact 0452 - 4353983 . email : > filmfestival @ urltoken website : > http : / / www . urltoken / dff\nthe goal of film prize foundation , inc . ( prize foundation ) is to educate , energize , and incentivize the local creative community and stimulate the northwest louisiana economy . through immersive competitions , educational events , and an annual festival , prize foundation draws in filmmakers , entrepreneurs , and musicians from across the world to shreveport - bossier . prize foundation supports the louisiana film prize , louisiana music prize , louisiana startup prize , and film prize junior .\nthe ahd film festival was originally conceived to provide a venue for creativity among young people and at the same time raise their awareness on various issues affecting them such as teenage pregnancy , early sexual encounters , climate change among others . this year\u2019s theme , kabataan , kalusugan , kalikasan : magkaugnay , highlights the interrelationship among population , health and environment ( phe ) and its effects in the context of sustainable development .\nthis is a great festival which takes place in a perfect setting \u2013 a quaint , seaside , new england arts city in the fall \u2013 with all screening and hospitality venues within walking distance . extremely well - organized by people who love film .\nred - hot hong kong director wong kar - wai ( left , with film festival poster ) is the talk of the town as he supports the los angeles premiere screening of his highly influential chung king express . ( photo : abraham ferrer )\nthe festival was adopted by popcom central office as one of the advocacy activities for the ahd component of the philippine population management program .\neach film should be sent with the filled in submission form . ( please make photocopies of the form if needed )\ndoc funding , film incentives and rebates with a specific focus on the nfvf support , idc funding and dti incentives .\nthis saturday , 9 june 2018 , sage is hosting a film editing panel discussion as part of the encounters international documentary film festival . the participants are writer h\u00e9l\u00e8ne smit ( eerstewater ) and editors ashika sato ( freedom isn\u2019t free ) and andrea shaw s . a . g . e ( not in my neighbourhood mentor , co - editor on whispering truth to power ) .\nthe los angeles asian pacific film festival has grown exponentially since its first edition in 1983 , reflected not only by increases in both number of total works and artists , but also by substantial increases in attendance . initially housed in the then - japan america theatre , the film festival is now ensconced at the newly - christened aratani theatre , directors guild of america , the tateuchi democracy forum at janm , cgv cinemas , and additional venues throughout los angeles . the festival has experienced drastic fluctuations in both the volume of cinematic offerings and audiences , as well as shifting tastes and interests from audiences over what qualifies as \u201casian\u201d cinema ( both homegrown and foreign ) .\nusc in da house : graduate animation supervisor and veteran film animator mar elepa\u00f1o ( far left ) greets festival artists alena tam ( junior ) , charles davis ( cambodian doughnut dreams ) , and shane liem ( cruelty of youth ) . ( photo : abraham ferrer )\nnew milford - - governor daniel malloy and first lady cathy malloy attended the 2011 litchfield hills film festival sunday to view the groundbreaking documentary film , in a town this size . filmmaker patrick v . brown paints a compelling picture of a small oklahoma town and it ' s long - suppressed tragedy of childhood sexual abuse . the victims and their families tell their stories through first person interviews .\neiff talent lab gives up - and - coming filmmakers an amazing opportunity to learn from the world\u2019s key film industry players .\nkarin pouls , communication officer , european commission , directorate - general for international cooperation and development e - mail : karin . pouls @ urltoken tel . : + 32 2 299 41 53\nthe festival has grown in renown and size while building a foundation for the central goal of developing a permanent cultural film center . the center will feature a production facility , film school , and theater in which the best of independent features , documentaries , shorts , animation , and world cinema will be presented year - round , as well as educational programs in which aspiring filmmakers can develop their craft .\na variety of perspectives produce the knowledge representing a nation\u2019s ngo environment . statistical reports by development agencies and multilateral organizations heavily populate previous work related to ngo efforts in the dominican republic . . .\nthursday , august 27th 9 : 00 a . m . to 12 : 00 p . m . film : extinction in progress\ndiscussion panel \u201cthe film industry in the dominican republic as an engine of socio - economic development\u201d panelists : boni guerrero canto , legal manager of the dominican republic film commission ( dgcine , by its spanish acronym ) ; laura castellanos , dominican lawyer specializing in film industry and co - producer of la monta\u00f1a . time : 12 : 30 p . m . to 2 : 00 p . m . place : global foundation for democracy and development ( gfdd ) 1629 k street nw . suite 1100 . screening of lago enriquillo . . . preludio del cambio clim\u00e1tico special guest : fernando b\u00e1ez , director and writer . time : 6 : 00 p . m . place : art museum of the americas ( ama ) 201 18th st . , nw . washington , d . c . 20006\nundp will be part of a debate on development and urbanization after the screening of the documentary \u201cthe land of many palaces\u201d on saturday , 19 march , at 14 : 00 , at cinema galeries .\nthe details of awards won by the films and a copy of press releases about the film can be attached with the submission form .\nduring this session filmmakers and activists who use film for change will discuss their experience on specific campaigns and share their successes and challenges .\nthere is no future without culture . culture is essential in all societies , contributing to democracy and pluralism\u201d , said stefano manservisi , director - general of international development and cooperation of the european commission , on the opening of the festival . \u201ccinema and the audiovisual sector evidence the diversity and multiculturalism of our world , sharing experiences and promoting understanding\u201d , he said .\nfilm : la familia reyna date : thursday , november 3 , 2016 place : art museum of the americas ( ama ) , 201 18th street , nw , washington , d . c . 20006 time : 6 : 00 pm special guest : danilo reynoso , film producer\nsince its first edition in 2009 , the festival has gained international recognition and has become a major annual cultural event in brussels . it has played a key role in raising awareness among the public , in particular youth , about the development goals , contributing to a better understanding of global challenges and generating debate on how we can together achieve a better world for everyone .\nwith increasing popularity and impressive development , the festival has reached an exciting growth point , providing new avenues for sponsorship and partnering . for sponsorship or individual donation information , please visit our website at urltoken . all donations are tax deductible . please join us in keeping independent film alive and thriving . info @ urltoken . www . urltoken . ( 860 ) 799 - 7331 . office : 77 railroad street , new milford , ct 06776 . mailing address : po box 846 , kent , ct , 06757 .\nfilm : los fabulosos ma\u2019mejores date : friday , november 4 , 2016 place : art museum of the americas ( ama ) , 201 18th street , nw , washington , d . c . 20006 time : 6 : 00 pm special guest : celin\u00e9s toribio , film producer and actress\n\u201cthe united nations has been a strong supporter of the festival since its very first edition . we are happy to share this year\u2019s edition with one of our most important partners - the european union\u201d , said barbara pesce - monteiro , director of the un in brussels . \u201cdocumentaries have the power to tell stories about pressing issues the world is facing in a compelling way . they are about the realities that people live in . we hope the movies and the debates during the festival will inspire and mobilise action for achieving together the sustainable development goals everywhere\u201d .\ntuesday , august 25th 9 : 00 a . m . to 12 : 00 p . m . film : lago enriquillo preludio del cambio climatico\nfilm : racing extinction when : thursday , march 16 . 7 : 30pm where : cinemateca dominicana . plaza de la cultura , santo domingo .\nfilm : la casa ausente when : friday , march 17 . 7 : 30pm where : cinemateca dominicana . plaza de la cultura , santo domingo .\nsept . 2005 \u201cmusic and dance : a prerequisite in the development of crowd self in struggles against human oppressions . \u201d a paper presented at 2005 iov world congress 28th september to 3rd october , 2005 at andong korea & asia .\nevery great feature film begins with a well - written and dynamic screenplay . as original ideas and highly developed scripts are key elements to the success of the screen industry , fin is looking for the best and most talented writers from the atlantic region to participate in our annual script development program . supported by rbc emerging artists project , telefilm canada & the harold greenberg fund , this program offers a unique opportunity for atlantic canadian writers to develop their feature film ideas from an outline into a treatment and finally into a rough first draft .\nthe edinburgh international film festival limited is a subsidiary of the centre for the moving image . registered in scotland no : sc132453 . vat no : 502 548861 . registered office : 88 lothian road , edinburgh eh3 9bz . the centre for the moving image is a company limited by guarantee with charitable status . scottish charity no . sc006793\ndirector julia kwan ( left ) and actor vivian wu support the festival centerpiece presentation of eve and the fire horse at the directors guild of america . ( photo : raymond lin )\nabraham ferrer is recruited to replace jeff chop as co - director of the film festival along with claire aguilar . acv executive director peter chow came to town to screen his debut feature , pickles make me cry . curtis choy\u2019s the fall of the i - hotel is screened , and usc animation dept . lab supervisors mar elepa\u00f1o and everett lewis team up to host the first edition of \u201cpioneering visions , \u201d a spotlight of new films locally produced by emerging asian pacific americans that would grow into a perennial festival highlight .\nfilm : samb\u00e1 ( 2017 ) time : 9 : 15 p . m . afi silver theatre and cultural center 8633 colesville road silver spring , md 20910\nfilm : samb\u00e1 ( 2017 ) time : 9 : 30 p . m . afi silver theatre and cultural center 8633 colesville road silver spring , md 20910\nwe ' re accepting applications from 2018 ! masters and phd level candidates , to conduct high - level research in the dominican republic on issues related to the country ' s attainment of the united nations sustainable development goals . apply now !\nmusic in kenya , \u201cdevelopment , management , composition and performance\u201da tribute to daniel t . arap moi , kabarak university ( 2010 ) isbn 978 - 9966 - 023 - 001 , by prof . emily achieng\u2019 akuno , dr . henry wanjala\nbecca babcock is a writer and actor . originally from northern alberta , becca moved to nova scotia in 2005 to pursue her phd in english . she has published stories and articles in magazines and journals in canada and internationally , and in 2012 , she published a short story collection , every second weekend ( blaurock press ) . she has produced several festival - screened short films and one festival - screened documentary feature film , and she has written and staged plays in edmonton and halifax . she lives and works in halifax .\ndirector philip kan gotanda ( center rear ) with the crew from life tastes good , the 1999 film festival\u2019s opening nighter ( from left ) : kelvin han yee , tim lounibos , producer diane takei , editor maysie hoy , director philip kan gotanda , julia nickson , sab shimono , and composer dan kuramoto . ( photo : visual communications )\ngfdd and the dominican republic\u2019s commissioner of culture in new york invite you to \u201ca review of film law in the dominican republic : six years of constant growth\u201d .\nthis festival , \u00e2 a celebration of dominican flavors , music and culture , will be held june 30th and july 1st at the plaza del muelle , s\u00e1nchez , saman\u00e1 , d . r .\n\u201cbasic principles of composition and adaptation of melodies\u201d , a paper presented during the kenya music festival workshop for choirmasters from 28th to 31st august , 2001 at the french cultural centre , nairobi , kenya .\n\u201cthis film festival has become an annual international event which screens documentaries portraying the world in all its complexity\u201d , said barbara pesce - monteiro , director of un and undp representation office in brussels . \u201cwe hope this edition will contribute to a better understanding of the global issues and generate a debate on how we can together achieve a world where no one is left behind\u201d .\nwednesday , august 26th 9 : 00 a . m . to 12 : 00 p . m . film : garbage or resource ? a dominican republic experience & bag it\nshe is currently turning the documentary freedom isn\u2019t free , into a 6 part broadcast series and is in the planning stages of her first venture into directing a documentary film .\nhong kong director stanley kwan , the subject of a festival spotlight , is interviewed prior to the closing night premiere screening of his ruan ling yu , aka the actress . ( photo : abraham ferrer )\nduring the festival\u2019s \u201cpioneering visions\u201d showcase , future feature - length directors gene cajayon ( debut ) and jessica yu ( sour death balls ) talk about the making of their respective films . ( photo : abraham ferrer )\ntitle / qualifications : dr . department / unit / section : theatre arts and film technology contact address : p . o . box 43844 \u2013 00100 nairobi position : lecturer download full cv\nhe has been the secretary of constituency development fund ( cdf ) , muhoroni constituency , a member of the board of governors kisumu boys high school and the patron , prof . ayiecho obumba mixed secondary school in addition to researching , teaching , supervising graduate students and many other community responsibilities .\nthe first film to be shown as part of this joint initiative between the dreff and itsc is landfill harmonic when : friday october 30 , 2015 at 4 : 00 where : itsc premises .\njuly 2007 \u201cthe role of music in the liberation struggle of africa . \u201d sixth festival of pan - african music brazzaville , 7 - 14 july 2007 theme : \u201cmusics of emancipation and liberation movements in africa and her diaspora . \u201d\nthe former president of the dominican republic and founder of the global foundation for democracy and development / funglode , dr . leonel fern\u00e1ndez , participated in a variety of dynamic and educational panel discussions during the 2018 annual iste conference and expo which took place from june 24 to 27 in chicago , illinois .\nalas , i was not able to attend the festival in person , but the whole experience of connecting with them , seeing what else they programmed , all of it . . . just super ! many many thanks to them ! !\nat the festival\u2019s opening night at the directors guild of america , spoken - word artist beau sia ( left ) knows how to put director tze chun ( children of invention ) at ease before his screening . ( photo : kris mendoza )\nglobal foundation for democracy and development ( gfdd ) , as a non - governmental organization accredited to the organization of american states ( oas ) and within the framework of a collaborative agreement between both institutions , convened civil society organizations of latin america , the caribbean and the western hemisphere to discuss the future of the americas .\nto commemorate world ocean day , held on june 8th of each year , the dominican environment film festival ( dreff ) , along with the ministries of the environment and tourism of the dominican republic , featured a special presentation of the short documentaries el mar y yo ( non - official translation : the sea and i ) and un viaje a trav\u00e9s de los ojos del arrecife ( non - official translation : a journey through the eyes of the coral reef ) .\nin celebration of dominican culture and music , journalist , music and film critic and author , m\u00e1ximo jim\u00e9nez will lead a conversation entitled \u201cmusica y cultura popular dominicana\u201d at the dominican commission of culture in the united states .\nwhen : april 25 , 2016 time : 6 . 30pm - 10 . 30pm where : walter reade theater , the film society of lincoln center - 165 w . 65th\u00e2 st . , new york , ny 10023\nthe un programs volunteer will provide support with international affairs initiatives such as the foundation\u2019s un programs , the gfdd global roundtables and the global rountable issues blog . the volunteer will also gather and analyze information in the areas of international policy and un affairs , climate change and sustainability as well as other topics related to international development .\nthe festival kicks off with a debate on friday , 24 march , 18 : 00 at bozar on the implementation of the sdgs and the role of institutions , citizens and art in achieving the goals . key speakers in the panel include : stefano manservisi , director - general of international development and cooperation , european commission ; maria arena , member of the european parliament ; ivan krastev , director of the centre for liberal strategies and board member of international crisis group ; patrick gomes , secretary general of the acp group of states ; and paul dujardin , director of bozar in brussels .\nas film editor and visual communications boardmember walt louie looks on , veteran cinematographer michael chin and sound recordist curtis choy reflect on the impact of working on wayne wang\u2019s groundbreaking chan is missing . ( photo : apollo victoria )\ngateway primary revision music . isbn 9966 493751henry n . wanjala ` , \u201csignificance of traditional music in christian worship and evangelism\u201d , paper presented during the festival of christian arts in kenya , ( 2010 ) , nairobi , isbn 9966 - 08 - 522 - x .\nu4u is an innovative mix of educational activities which provides teens critical information and services to help protect them from poor decisions and abuse . it will be followed by an awarding ceremony on december 7 at the up film center .\nthe festival kicks - off with a one ( 1 ) day youth - for - you ( u4u ) teen trail on december 6 at the university hotel , up diliman , quezon city . miguel tanfelix , u4u celebrity ambassador , will grace the event and advocate about\nfilm :\nthe mountain\ndocumentary - drama / 2013 / 80 min . date : friday , february 28 @ 6 : 45 pm location : mexican cultural institute , 2829 16th st . , nw , washington , dc 20008\ndate : may 4 , 2014 4 : 00 pm : the polar explorer , mark terry , 52 min . ( documentary ) 8 : 00 pm : someplace with a mountain , steve goodall , 52 min . ( short film )\nits 2017 edition promotes the sustainable development goals ( sdgs ) , a set of 17 universal goals adopted by world leaders at the united nations in september 2015 to achieve a more peaceful , prosperous , and sustainable future by 2030 . documentaries will focus on themes across the five principles of the agenda 2030 - people , planet , prosperity , peace , and partnership .\ndate : may 5 , 2014 4 : 00 pm : voices of transition , nils aguilar , 52 min . ( documentary ) 8 : 00 pm : tsunami and the cherry blossom , lucy walker , 39 min . ( short film )\nfilm : la monta\u00f1a ( the mountain ) when : thursday , october 19 , 2017 . 5 : 00pm . where : gfdd - dc office , 1629 k street nw , suite 1100 . washington , dc . 20006 ( farragut square )\nthe organizers will start work on the 2012 festival in may and plan on working this all summer scheduling events to take place in their new headquarters which will continue to show works of art , host films , music and performance art . go to the website for all upcoming events urltoken\ndoc tour 2018 is a one - day event in collaboration with encounters south african international documentary festival . it is aimed at young professionals and seasoned filmmakers . in the morning is a training workshop and , in the afternoon , a general forum will address crucial issues in the industry .\ndate : may 6 , 2014 4 : 00 pm : trashed , candida brady , 98 min . ( documentary ) 8 : 00 pm : garbage or resource ? a dominican republic experience , natasha despotovic , 17 min . ( short film )\nlago enriquillo . . . prelude to climate change * fernando b\u00e1ez , film director , will join us ! where : auditorio principal / sal\u00f3n de referencias . unibe . ave . francia # 129 , gazcue . santo domingo , r . d .\nwhen : 7 : 30 pm , monday , may 15 where : walter reade theater , the film society of lincoln center , 165 w . 65th street , north side , upper level , new york , ny , 10023 dress code : black tie\njonathan cumming is a story producer , script advisor & writer . he has been writing for fact - based television and film projects for some 16 years . his work has included series structures and scripts for productions seen on national geographic , discovery channel usa , animal planet usa , bbc natural world , and pbs ( usa ) , among other players in global television . he has a doctorate in english literature from wits university and serves regularly as an external examiner for wits\u2019s school of film & television .\nin a special lo - fi super 8mm showcase , directors dan gambito ( maria avenue ) and soji kashiwagi ( honorable mention ) listen in as diana yamashiro ( teach them well ) talks about the making of her film . ( photo : abraham ferrer )\nas his cast and jury members look on , director sarab neelam ( center ) accepts plaudits at the aratani / japan america theatre as his ocean of pearls is named the grand jury award winner for best narrative feature , as well as festival audience award winner for narrative feature . ( photo : ernie pe\u00f1a )\nthe gala award party was held saturday evening at the new festival headquarters at 77 railroad street . the headquarters was adorned with the artwork from the winner of the\nlynn redgrave award\n, fake , a feature that tells the story of a prolific artist who in his struggle to sell his own art finds his true genius is in the forgery of great masters and ends up involved with the mob . there were 20 awards given at the event and was attended by over 200 people , following the award party was the screening of the film at two sold out venues .\nthe details of awards won by the films and a copy of press releases about the film can be attached with the submission form . the director , producer or sponsoring organisation can send in their products . the films can be sent in vcd , dvd or dv formats .\nthe 2017 edition is supported by the european union and the un agencies \u2013 the international organization for migration ( iom ) , the food and agriculture organization ( fao ) , the un human rights office ( ohchr ) , the un development programme ( undp ) , the un population fund ( unfpa ) , the un children\u2019s fund ( unicef ) , the un office for disaster risk reduction ( unisdr ) and the un women .\ndate : may 3 , 2014 4 : 00 pm : planet ocean , yann arthus - bertrand , 94 min . ( documentary ) 8 : 00 pm : what would darwin think ? man vs . nature in the galapagos , jon bowermaster , 48 min . ( short film )\nth closing night ceremony includes \u201cgranny\u201d award presentations for : best screenplay , best feature , best documentary , best short drama , best short comedy , best short documentary , and best animation . the festival\u2019s most prestigious awards , the grand jury award - narrative and the grand jury award - documentary , are voted on by the grand jury comprised of regional and national industry professionals .\nthe new administration of president rodrigo duterte has recognized the relevance of population interventions in his platform of national development . as such , he pronounced strong political will to fully implement the responsible parenthood and reproductive health ( rprh ) law as a component of the national socio - economic agenda during his first state of the nation address ( sona ) . in relation to this , he issued executive order no . 12 to urgently attain zero unmet need for modern family planning as one of the legacies of the philippine health agenda .\nthe films screened were already regional winners and competed in the national level for the following categories : best film , best director , best cinematography , best musical scoring , best screenplay , best actor , best actress , best supporting actor , best supporting actress , best editing , best poster , best trailer , best production design and best sound design .\nh\u00e9l\u00e8ne is particularly interested in the way the psyche uses symbolism , especially in dreams , to make meaning . she worked with layers of symbolism in the film eerstewater , and based the editing process on the way the psyche works with archetypal and collective symbolism . in her session , she will discuss the way metaphor and symbolism was used to edit eerstewater and bring coherence to a series of different stories .\nnh films include those films in which credited actors , directors , producers , crew members , or writers are nh residents , or have lived in the granite state for at least 2 years ; or films which were shot in nh . films submitted in this category will be considered for nh day / night and all other applicable categories as appropriate . if your film has an nh affiliation , please submit in this category .\nandrea studied drama and english at uct in the early 90s , and then learned editing on - the - job in a news room in london . since then , working in johannesburg and cape town , she has edited and scripted across most genres , with a strong focus on story telling through documentary . she works with film makers , academics and journalists on socio - political documentaries , adventure series and feature films . she is married to an editor and their constant tech talk drives the children crazy .\nliezel vermeulen , the doc tour 2018 coordinator in cape town is a freelance line producer during the day and the dfa newsletter editor and social media at night . she has extensive experience in administering the dti film & tv incentive and has contributed to dti policy papers in the areas of animation , post - production and documentary incentives across a range of genres . she has been a television lecturer at university level , supervised production teams in documentary , animation and wildlife but docs will always be her first love .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 strict / / en\nurltoken\nthe entries should be sent in dvd / vcd format along with the filled in submission form .\nthe films can be in any of the indian / foreign languages with english subtitle .\nthe films sent for competition should have been released within last five years and should have been produced with the own idea of the director .\nindia is known for its rich and diverse culinary culture . given the diversity in soil type , climate and farming , food heritage of the communities varies significantly and influenced by the locally available foods . food as medicine is not something new to us ; the basics of using certain foods to treat some illnesses have been well documented in our ancient texts . our ancient wisdom on the medicinal and nutritional value of food , which has been a part and parcel of our culinary practice , needs to be preserved and passed . . . read more\nthe films sent for competition should have been released within last five years and should have been produced with the own idea of the director . . . . read more\ntelefilm canada & the harold greenburg fund script pitch feat . 2018 winner rebecca babcock\nthese will be screened in various cinemas across the city of brussels followed by debates with the participation of un experts on themes related to gender equality and women\u2019s empowerment , urbanization , human rights , and building resilience against disasters .\nludmila tiganu , communications specialist , un / undp representation office brussels , ludmila . tiganu @ urltoken tel . : + 32 2 213 82 96\nthe 75 documentaries , which entered the final competition , will be screened in various cinemas across the city of brussels , with some of them being followed by debates with the participation of un experts on themes related to gender equality and women\u2019s empowerment , children\u2019s rights , poverty and migration , among many others .\nludmila tiganu , communications specialist , un / undp representation office brussels e - mail : ludmila . tiganu @ urltoken tel . : + 32 2 213 82 96\naward - winning scottish writer nicole taylor is our second eiff screenwriter - in - residence .\nthe write to research lab is a rare and exciting opportunity for talented screenwriters and writer / directors to develop story ideas .\nhave a look at what ' s on to book a screening or event .\nif you don\u2019t want to view your watch list right now , you can access your list anytime from your profile .\ncreate awareness on the status of today\u2019s adolescents and young people and provide a creative venue where they can express themselves on issues like teenage pregnancy , sexuality and reproductive health .\npopcom executive director juan antonio perez iii believes that this activity will greatly contribute to the improvement and promotion of the total well - being of young people . #\nbased on the 2015 census of population with a total population of 100 , 979 , 303 and 2010 - 2015 population growth rate of 1 . 72 and calculation using geometric equation\nthere are five nhff parties held throughout the weekend : nh day & night party ( thursday night ) , opening night celebration ( friday night ) , harbour place tent party ( saturday afternoon ) piscataqua gala ( saturday night ) , vip brunch ( sunday morning ) . these events take place at portsmouth\u2019s finest clubs , bars , and restaurants highlighting the beauty of the city , and promoting filmmaker to audience connections in a relaxed yet lively environment .\nnew this year , a prize package for an all - expenses paid trip for the director or producer to new york city for an industry meeting with oscilloscope laboratories ( narrative winner ) and a & e indie films ( documentary winner ) has been added to the esteemed awards .\nthe screenplay extended submission deadline is august 1 ( not september 1 - - that is for films only ) .\ngovernor daniel malloy and first lady cathy malloy are outspoken advocates against sexual abuse . cathy malloy is the current executive director of the center for sexual assault crisis counseling and education in stamford .\nplease visit urltoken for help on enabling javascript . you may need your systems administrator to help you .\npopular : trivia , history , america , television , tv , usa , geography , cities , . . . more\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nthe former president of the dominican association of art critics ( acroarte ) , m\u00e1ximo jim\u00e9nez , launched his latest book on the bachata , one of the most popular latin american musical genres that originated in the dominican republic in the 20th century . published by funglode , the book launching event took place before a relaxed and enthusiastic audience that gathered at the dominican commission of culture in new york .\narticle 42 of the bill on political parties , groups and movements , approved by the senate of the republic last april , establishes that the only methods by which candidates running for elected positions can be chosen is through open and simultaneous primaries .\nfebruary 1 - march 1 , 2013 ps 84 cafeteria 250 berry street , brooklyn , ny .\npaterson museum , thomas rogers building , 2 market st . , paterson nj 07501\ndreff screenings : de espaldas al mar and lago enriquillo . date : march 22 , 2013 time : 6 : 15pm location : gala hispanic theatre 3333 14th st . , nw\nfriday 15 march , 2013 515 audubon ave , new york , ny 10040 . isabella home center , on saturday 16 march at 6 : 00pm . on sunday 17 march , the fair will take place at the commissioner of culture from 10 : 00am to 6 : 00 pm at 541 west 145th street between amsterdam avenue and broadway .\napril 22 , 2013 @ 6 : 30pm art museum of the americas 201 18th st . , nw washington dc 20006\ndate : thursday , june 6 , 2013 time : 6 : 00 p . m . place : the malcolm x & dr . betty shabazz memorial and educational center 3940 broadway new york , ny 10032\ndate : wednesday , december 11 from 3 : 00 - 6 : 00 pm washington , d . c .\ndate : april 23 , 2014 time : 4 : 00 - 5 : 00 p . m . location : santo domingo , dominican republic\ndate : april 24 , 2014 time : 9 : 30 - 10 : 30 a . m . location : santo domingo , dominican republic\ndate : april 24 , 2014 time : 11 : 30 a . m . - 12 : 30 p . m . location : santo domingo , dominican republic\ndate : april 24 , 2014 time : 4 : 00 - 5 : 00 p . m . location : santo domingo , dominican republic\nthe growth of lake enriquillo : environmental , social and scientific implications . \u201d\ndate : april 25 , 2014 time : 10 : 30 a . m . location : plaza de la cultura , santo domingo\ndate : april 28 , 2014 time : 11 : 00 a . m . location : plaza de la cultura , santo domingo\nfollowing the screening , a practical education initiative and workshops in art recycling workshop by recreate coordinator , bertha santana .\ndate : april 29 , 2014 time : 10 : 30 a . m . to 12 : 30 p . m . location : plaza de la cultura , santo domingo\nwith the participation of dr . sobieski de leon , historian and expert on the liborista culture .\ndate : april 30 , 2014 time : 10 : 30 a . m . location : plaza de la cultura , santo domingo\ndate : may 1 , 2014 time : 10 : 30 a . m . location : plaza de la cultura , santo domingo\ndate : april 8th , 2014 time : 4 : 00 pm location : edison o . jackson auditorium , medgar evers college\ndate : may 3 , 2014 location : dominican republic embassy , 1715 22nd street , nw , washington , d . c . , 20008\ndate : may 20 , 2014 location : walter e . washington convention center located on 801 , mount vernon place , nw , washington , dc .\ndate : may 21 , 2014 the event will take place at funglode headquarters from 9 am - 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[ 23 ]\ncheck out the instant info box below to visit blue man group\u2019s website , request more information from a group sales rep and connect with blue man group on social media . get more information on blue man group\u2019s group discounts here . blue man group will help you every step of the way once you decide that a las vegas show put on by famous blue man group will be the highlight of your group itinerary .\n2011 : making the most significant changes since its opening , blue man group bows its new edition , called\nblue man group .\nalan ritchson , a blue man and joe jonas at blue man group in monte carlo for \u201ci can do that\u201d on nbc .\nblue man group\u2019s finale involves the audience and is fun for all . credit : lindsey best \u00a9 2015 blue man productions , llc\n- rhett & link join blue man group ( 2014 ) . . . themselves\nmidi pvc : the signature blue man group pvc instrument shrunk down and electrified .\nsave up to $ 195 when you purchase 4 tickets to blue man group .\noverview mckesson accolo southeastern railway blue man group epitaph records st . louis public radio\nblue man group also appeared on episode 7 of season 12 of celebrity apprentice .\nmembers of the\nblue man group\nare seen in this file photo .\ntickets are available online or by phone . book online now using our blue man group promo codes above to save money with these blue man group discount tickets !\nguests must check - 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up - blue man group - hollywood bowl - sept . 7 2013\n\u201cblue man group , \u201d all music guide , urltoken ( may 26 , 2003 ) .\n\u201cthe blue man group will keep its autonomy , \u201d mr . lamarre said . \u201cwe\u2019re not going to mix the cirque du soleil brand with the brand of blue man group . \u201d\nblue man group w _ venus hum _ i feel love ( best quality ) . wmv\naddresses : office \u2014blue man productions , 599 broadway , 5th floor , new york , ny 10012 . website\u2014 blue man group official website : urltoken .\n\u201cwe are going to keep blue man group as the blue man group , \u201d lamarre said . \u201cit will not be , \u2018blue man group by cirque du soleil . \u2019 it is important for us to keep that brand as it has been , and keeping the chemistry of its same group of creative partners . \u201d\nblue man group is brought to south africa by big concerts international \u2013 a live nation company .\nblue man group .\ncontemporary musicians . . retrieved july 09 , 2018 from urltoken urltoken\nscrubs \u2014 zach braff approached blue man group to participate in a popular storyline in his show .\nsince 1991 , the blue man group show has toured 15 countries and reached 35 million fans .\nstar . parts of the manual are also used in blue man group ' s theatrical shows .\nreporter dwyane bevil and i went on the tour with nearly 10 other blue man group fans .\npresented by new zealand by blue man productions ltd , and lunchbox theatrical productions ltd blue man group plays at the civic until 5 june . details see auckland live\nblue man group performs on its new instrument , the kleinulum , at monte carlo resort and casino . credit : lindsey best \u00a9 2015 blue man productions , llc\ntim brasil \u2013 blue man group is the face of tim brasil , a telecommunications company in brazil .\nblue man group received a key to the las vegas strip on monday as it celebrates 25 years .\n\u3010strawberry alice\u3011blue man group world tour - shanghai , shanghai culture square , 03 / 12 / 2016 .\none popular part of a blue man group show is using drums full of paint as percussion instruments .\nscrubs \u2014 zach braff approached blue man group to participate in a popular storyline in his hit show .\nthe blue man group show combines new instruments , music , video and lighting with iconic blue man vignettes in a theater built to bring the action closer than ever before .\nfans may keep up with blue man group through twitter , facebook , instagram or the hashtag # daretolive .\nblue man group continues to defy genres , cultures and demographics as it secures its hold on the strip .\ntim brasil - blue man group is the face of tim brasil , the largest telecommunications company in brazil .\nscrubs ( 2006 ) - zach braff approached blue man group to participate in a storyline in his show .\nthe group continued our walk down the halls while hearing about the history of the blue man group and looking at rarely seen photos from the past .\nbest known for its blue man group performances featuring bald percussionists covered in blue body paint , blue man productions will add six permanent shows and two touring groups to cirque du soleil ' s global entertainment empire .\nproducers : bob boilen , josh rogosin , niki walker ; blue man group producer : anita shah ; audio engineer : josh rogosin ; videographers : niki walker , colin marshall , nick michael , kara frame , claire hannah collins ; blue man group music & creative director : jeff turlik ; blue man group director : david bray ; production assistant : cj riculan ; special thanks : blue man group crew ; photo : claire harbage / npr .\nyou were with the blue man group . how did you get into that ? what was the lead up to you joining the blue men ?\ntelemundo\u2019s la voz kids ( july 2016 ) - blue man group performed on la voz kids alongside the top 6 finalists during the live finale . the kids sang \u201capplause\u201d by lady gaga and three blue men and blue man group band members provided the music .\nlove blue man group - audio is very entertaining and well recorded . sounds great on a good sound system .\nthe strip\u2019s predominant production company announced today it has acquired blue man group . both brands have a rich history in las vegas , with cirque currently operating seven shows on the strip and blue man group running regularly at luxor .\nblue man group is a creative organization dedicated to creating exciting and innovative work in a wide variety of media .\n\u201cblue man group can truly integrate a meeting message or business goal into a show and provide a seamless delivery . whether an opening session or a closing night concert \u2013 blue man group is a wonderful option for clients . \u201d\nblue man group ' s new music video\nthe forge\naccompanies the album release and showcases a breathtaking new visual aesthetic from the group . it can be viewed on the group ' s youtube channel . for the song\nthe forge ,\nblue man group collaborated with brazilian percussionist marivaldo dos santos .\narrested development \u2014 the show approached blue man group about appearing in an episode . the collaboration grew to a popular storyline where tobias longed to be a part of blue man group , and , ultimately , his father - in - law \u201chid from the law\u201d performing as a blue man in las vegas .\nblue man group .\ncontemporary musicians . . encyclopedia . com . ( july 9 , 2018 ) . urltoken\nintel \u2013 blue man group appeared in advertisements for the pentium iii , pentium 4 , and centrino line of processors .\nblue man group is ranked number 7 , 411 in the overall artist rankings with a total rank score of 87 .\nethan golub is a member of blue man group - and yes , he gets to keep his head of hair .\nblue man group uses everyday items to create its percussive sound , and one of the most popular is pvc pipe .\n. the record spawned its own 2003 tour , the first headlined by blue man group . the tour deconstructed the traditional\nblue man group launched its second tour , the\nhow to be a megastar tour 2 . 0\n, on\nin november 2007 , blue man group appeared in an episode of space pirates , a children ' s bbc program .\n( 2008 ) . live concert footage from blue man group ' s newest tour . it was released on dvd on\nblue man group las vegas goes the extra mile to create an unforgettable group experience that wows everyone at a rate you can afford , starting at just $ 60 .\narrested development \u2014 this pop culture favorite approached blue man group about appearing in an episode . the collaboration grew to a popular storyline where tobias longed to be a part of blue man group , and , ultimately , his father - in - law \u201chid from the law\u201d performing as a blue man in las vegas .\narrested development ( 2004 ) - the show approached blue man group about appearing in an episode . the collaboration grew to a storyline where tobias longed to be a part of blue man group , and , ultimately , his father - in - law \u201chid from the law\u201d performing as a blue man in las vegas .\nblue man group performances are an explosive collision of music , comedy and a whole lot of color . to . . .\nin particular , the overall look , feel , flexibility , scalability and ease of customizing personal dashboards appealed to the blue man group\u2019s lead integration team . blue man group\u2019s employees were thrilled with the user - friendly open social platform that socialtext provides .\nstick around after the show for a meet & greet and photo opps with the blue man group cast and the band .\nblue man group\u2019s style inspires , energizes , motivates and entertains . exploring themes of community , collaboration and creativity , groups have left blue man group\u2019s theaters feeling connected and energized by their shared experience . these themes also play a key role in group bonding and team building activities . whatever the purpose or size of your group , blue man group can accommodate your needs or even customize the show specifically for you , from logo or product integration to audience participation moments .\nblue man group : mind blast is a movie starring matt goldman , chris wink , and phil stanton . performance troupe blue man group enter the brain of a socially and creatively congested person , and their presence helps him bring his inside life outside .\nblue man group is humor with no redeeming value , and follows in the tradition of the monty python and oliver & hardy .\n2000 : elements of the expanded las vegas version of blue man group at the luxor hotel are added into the chicago production .\ni had to purchase this cd after i had the opportunity to watch a blue man group performance in a city near me .\nnumerous iterations of blue man group shows have been done over the years , but this tour blends older and more recent material .\nintel - blue man group was featured in intel adverts for the pentium iii , pentium 4 , and centrino line of processors .\ntwo of the most successful live performance franchises are joining forces . cirque du soleil announced that it is buying blue man group .\nif you have ever seen a blue man group show in the past you know what a fun experience it can be . with discounts available for children on blue man group shows this is also a rewarding family experience that you can enjoy in las vegas .\nwhen it comes to blue man group ' s instruments , almost everything is made by hand using industrial materials like pvc pipes . we got to see some of the latest creations from the blue man team .\nconceptually , china is an ideal destination for blue man group . one of the biggest challenges facing american productions in china is the language barrier , an obstacle that doesn\u2019t exist for blue man\u2019s mostly nonverbal shows .\nwhat are the beats of the day in the life of a blue man .\nneed help with transportation ? if you don\u2019t want to deal with the hassle of driving , blue man group\u2019s transportation package , available to groups of 100 + , includes great seats at the show and on a bus . blue man group will handle your group transportation to and from monte carlo resort and casino .\ndescribed as a comical musical & artistic show featuring lots of audience interaction with a blue - painted cast , blue man group definitely do what they say on the tin .\n2004 : the chicago show is updated and gets a new name :\nrewired .\neveryone still calls it blue man group .\nas a kid in providence , rhode island , ethan golub grew to love blue man group and its humorously askew view of life .\nthe blue man group is an entertainment company formed in 1991 . it is best known for its creative stage productions around the world .\nblue man group creates experiences that defy categorization . blue man group is best known for multi - media performances that feature three bald and blue characters who take the audience on a journey that is funny , intelligent , and visually stunning . a live band , whose haunting tribal rhythms help drive the show to its climax , accompanies the blue men .\nblue man productions , the blue man group\u2019s company , will retain its current management after the merger , lamarre said . blue man\u2019s 500 or so employees involved in artistic production will join the canadian company\u2019s 4 , 000 - member staff , while the administrative and finance staff might face contractions , he said .\nblue man group is best known for their wildly popular theatrical shows and concerts which combine music , comedy and multimedia theatrics to produce a totally unique form of entertainment . the blissful party atmosphere created at their live events has become the trademark of a blue man group experience .\nannounced in 2009 , blue man group began performing for the first time at sea on norwegian cruise line ' s ship , the norwegian epic . the epic began alternating 7 - day eastern and western caribbean sailings from miami with blue man group shows nightly in july 2010 .\nhowever , blue man group has had its own problems . in 2016 , a musical collaborator since the group\u2019s inception , ian pai , sued blue man for $ 150 million , contending that he had been underpaid for decades . a trial is set to begin in april .\nthe drum - off event is blue man group\u2019s search for the best drummer . the competition is a way to engage blue man group communities and for cities to showcase local talent . drummers are asked to upload a 1 - to 2 - minute solo jam session to youtube or vimeo with the hashtags # bluemandrumoff and # contest , and then submit a link to the video on the entry form on blue man group\u2019s website . from there , a selection panel made up of blue man group musicians and blue men will select a group of semi - finalists . a group of finalists will then be selected and will perform at the main event where the best drummer will be crowned and awarded .\nyou don\u2019t always have to fit in . watch artistic director & blue man share his\nhopefuls audition for\nblue man group\nat the briar street theatre on july 10 , 2013 . ( nancy stone / chicago tribune )\nwhen mr . wink was asked what would change about blue man group going forward , he was frank : \u201chopefully , very little . \u201d\ngolub\u2019s favorite part of the show ? getting to interact with audience members who are willing to get caught up in blue man group antics .\nannounced in 2009 , blue man group began performing for the first time at sea on norwegian cruise line ' s newest ship , the norwegian epic . the epic began alternating 7 - day eastern and western caribbean sailings from miami with blue man group shows nightly in july 2010 .\nwhile the show was available for a few years at the monte carlo resort and casino the blue man group moved their show to luxor in the fall 2015 . the luxor is a familiar home for the blue man group visits where they launched their original live show in vegas .\nwink : that ' s an exciting group of people , a giant group that we want to reach .\ncirque du soleil has acquired blue man group , combining two of north america ' s more popular live entertainment brands . no financial terms were disclosed for the deal , which results in blue man ' s founders retaining some equity .\n\u201cblue man group recording pov , follow up album to grammy - nominated audio , \u201d ny rock , urltoken ( june 4 , 2003 ) .\nblue man group has played to over 25 million people across the world marking it as one of the most successful live experiences in entertainment history .\nblue man group performed in star awards 2016 ( show 1 ) in singapore , a special variety programme of prize giving to the singapore artiste .\nnew york \u2013 blue man group will release their third studio album , three , on april 22 , 2016 , featuring 14 new instrumental tracks .\nperformance troupe blue man group enter the brain of a socially and creatively congested person , and their presence helps him bring his inside life outside .\nnone of the people who work for blue man group are members of a union . there have been labor actions in toronto and las vegas . in march 2007 the afl - cio placed blue man group on its\ndon ' t buy list\nfor union members and their families .\nfriedman : that ' s chris wink , one of the co - founders of blue man group . he says the big one is china .\nfor the first time ever , the blue man group is offering a behind the scenes look at the high energy show at universal orlando citywalk .\nthat might seem obvious to longtime fans of the three - man performance troupe , yet it is worth noting as blue man group thunders toward its 25th anniversary as a production show next month .\nnbc\u2019s i can do that ( june 2015 ) - blue man group participated on nbc ' s i can do that on which alan ritchson and joe jonas trained to become blue men .\n2016 : blue man commemorates its 25th anniversary with a new album ,\nthree .\nthat was in one blue man ' s mouth ) . the manual is narrated by a\npart of the blue man group is a kind of homogenous anonymity . there are always three , but does each blue man have a specific motivation or character , or is the idea that they are all sort of , of a piece ?\nblue man group can create customized packages for groups of 10 or more . call us at 702 . 697 . 1655 or email lasvegasgroups @ urltoken .\nthe global smash hit blue man group comes to birmingham for a uk - exclusive limited run of shows between 28 december 2017 - 6 january 2018 .\nin the following video , blue man group appears as guest artists performing their\netude for pvc ( pvc iv )\nwith a japanese orchestra .\nannounced in 2009 , blue man group began performing for the first time at sea on norwegian cruise line ' s ship ,\nepic .\nepic began alternating 7 - day eastern and western caribbean sailings from miami with blue man group shows nightly in july 2010 until its close in march 2015 .\n, the artistic director of the club , saw their work and commissioned blue man group to create a full - length show . the resulting piece ,\nat the grammy awards in 2001 , moby collaborated with blue man group and jill scott to perform his song\nnatural blues .\n[ 11 ]\nour tour guide named whitney corralled the group inside the blue man theatre to start the tour about an hour before the show was set to begin .\nlas vegas ( ktnv ) - blue man group received a key to the las vegas strip on monday as it celebrates 25 years . 25 years ago on nov . 17 , the first blue man group performance took place at the astor place theatre in new york . in honor of the occasion , blue man group is celebrating with a series of special events nationwide . kicking off the celebrations , blue man group at luxor hotel and casino received a key to the las vegas strip from clark county commissioner steve sisolak in a presentation at the blue man theater at luxor hotel - casino . blue man group has performed its award - winning production on the famed las vegas strip for more than 10 , 000 shows . the party continues in times square on wednesday when blue man group\u2019s wax figures make their debut at madame tussauds . the figures will remain for fans to interact with through dec . 24 . on thursday , local governments from locations around the country home to blue man group\u2019s permanent theatrical productions including las vegas , orlando , boston , chicago and new york will all officially declare nov . 17 as \u201cblue man group day\u201d in celebration of the group daring to live in full color for 25 years . in orlando , universal orlando resort will illuminate its iconic entryway arches blue while in las vegas , various mgm resorts international marquees all over the famed las vegas strip will display special celebratory messaging .\n) attempting to join the group with little to no luck . the group themselves were featured at least three times .\n, used by blue man group in the complex rock tour and the how to be a megastar tours 2 . 0 and 2 . 1 , is a\nshow with the help of blue man group . they performed a medley of ricky martin ' s\nlola , lola\nand\nla bamba\n.\nin september 2006 , blue man group sued to have the nlrb ruling overturned . in october , the nlrb filed a petition for enforcement of its order .\nthe blue man group is an illusive bunch . they don\u2019t speak , they only travel in threes and they catch marshmallows with their mouth from impressive range .\nso then you go and you \u2018blue man . \u2019 afterwards , what is the teardown process ?\nthere are a number of different themes found in various blue man performances . these themes include :\nremember that time when you were little and one of your imaginary friends took your hand and led you into a world that looked like yours only brighter ? no ? me neither . that ' s what blue man group is like . blue man group combines music , technology and comedy to create a form of entertainment that defies categorization and appeals to people of all ages . blue man group ' s shows have been described by critics as\ninnovative ,\nenergetic\nand\nwildly entertaining .\nbut the only way to truly understand blue man group ' s global popularity is to see the show for yourself .\ninternational klein blue , the real color of the blue men . ( photo : wikipedia )\nsince 1991 , 35 million people have seen blue man group . blue men have popped up for performances in 15 countries and there are permanent blue man group theatrical productions in orlando , las vegas , new york city , chicago , boston , and berlin\u2014and a north american tour and a world tour . let\u2019s just say that it\u2019s easy to get a dose of the socially - conscious blue men these days .\nblue man group creates experiences that defy categorisation , taking the audience on a journey that is funny , intelligent and visually stunning . all this culminates in the trademark blue man group finale - a blissful party atmosphere . blue man group is accompanied by a live band whose tribal rhythms help drive the show to its unforgettable climax . blue man group was founded by three close friends chris wink , matt goldman and phil stanton in new york in 1991 . since the group\u2019s inception it has grown to include permanent shows in las vegas , new york , orlando , boston , chicago and berlin , as well as a north american tour and a world tour . beyond the stage show , blue man group has toured the globe with the \u2018megastar world tour\u2019 rock concert parody , produced multiple albums , including the grammy - nominated audio , and the recently released three . they have also published their first ever book , blue man world , in october 2016 .\nblue man group\u2019s ability to keep the audience thoroughly transfixed and entertained throughout their 90 - minute production is absolutely fantastic . and this is even more impressive since blue man group is performed with no spoken language , relying on an led board , the occasional pre - recorded voice instructions , and mime to live music .\nthe winning election permitted the employees to start bargaining a contract with blue man productions . after the election , blue man group refused to go to negotiate , arguing that the election was not valid because it did not include a half - dozen musical technicians .\nblue man group : tiny desk concert the world - famous entertainers retrofitted their custom - made instruments , confetti cannons , and streamers to fit our tiny desk .\nthey came , they measured , and they returned to perform a show like no other . it was the great npr tiny desk takeover by blue man group .\nthe terms of cirque du soleil\u2019s purchase of blue man group were not disclosed , but cirque\u2019s chief executive said the price was in the \u201ctens of millions . \u201d\nthe tonight show with jay leno \u2014 blue man group appeared on the tonight show numerous times for memorable performances , often including the audience and / or the celebrity guests ( i . e . robin williams , mel gibson , etc . ) . one blue man group episode won an emmy award for the tonight show .\nthe outsider . blue men always appear as a group of three . this is because not only are blue men viewed as outsiders to the rest of the world , but three is the smallest group possible when endeavoring to create a community . many of the blue man skits involve one of the three blue men performing in a manner inconsistent with the other two .\nin a move that brings two large - scale live entertainment brands under the same umbrella , cirque du soleil has acquired blue man productions for an undisclosed sum said to number in the tens of millions of dollars . both cirque and blue man , the company behind new york\u2019s downtown - gone - global blue man group , share a level of international [ \u2026 ]\nthe blue man group has long been known for creating fun and high - energy rhythmic shows . these unforgettable experiences have made their way around the world to broadway , cruise ships and now back to vegas . the blue man group has developed their very own live show that bursts forth with huge color and amazing rhythmic sound .\ndrumming is clearly an important part of being a blue man . ( gif by hajohinta on tumblr )\nwink : they weren ' t looking to cirque du soleil - ify ( ph ) blue man any more than they were trying to blue man - ize ( ph ) their cirque du soleil shows .\none of many exciting new projects in 2016 , blue man group\u2019s three will be available from rhino on cd ( $ 13 . 98 ) as well as digitally . \u201c giacometti , \u201d the first single from the new album , is available now as an instant download when pre - ordering three from participating digital retailers or can be purchased separately . a dynamic new video for the song , featuring the latest blue man group instruments and technology can be viewed at blue man group\u2019s youtube channel .\nblue man group has received praise from critics across the country . the baltimore sun raves , \u201cblue man group packs a wallop . it\u2019s a big , loud , funny , silly , visually arresting production ! \u201d the charlotte observer says blue man group is \u201ca hugely entertaining show for anyone ages 9 to 90 . \u201d the san antonio express - news proclaims it\u2019s \u201can exhilarating , thought - provoking , laugh - yourself - silly evening of percussion - heavy rock music , comedy and playful commentary . \u201d\nfor 25 years , the neon - lit troupe blue man group has drummed its way into the \u00admainstream , from an orlando resort to a luxury hotel in vegas .\nblue man group\u2019s first public performance was in 1988 in new york\u2019s central park , where founders stanton , wink and matt goldman staged a \u201cfuneral for the eighties\u201d act .\ncomedy , music and multimedia theatrics \u2013 blue man group is an iconic entertainment company with off - broadway roots . the theatrical show has skyrocketed into a vibrant global brand with productions in 11 worldwide locations and has been experienced by more than 17 million people . taking theatrics to another level is a signature component of blue man group\u2019s success .\nnbc\u2019s today show ( 2015 ) - blue man group performed on nbc\u2019s today when it was broadcast live from universal citywalk . al roker got on stage helped the blue men fire confetti at the end of the performance .\nthe show is currently being held at the monte carlo hotel . the mega - resort and casino has almost 3000 rooms . any guests of the hotel are advised to check out the blue man group while they are still performing a show that the group\u2019s founder has described as \u201cover the top\u201d \u201cfun\u201d and \u201csomething different\u201d . the blue man group offers discounted unique memories of las vegas that will last a lifetime .\npart rock group , part performance art group , the blue man group launched one of the most successful off - broadway shows in new york in the early 1990s . the group\u2019s show , tubes , has since expanded to simultaneous runs in boston , las vegas , los angeles , and chicago , as well as its ongoing run at the astor place theater in new york . although music had always been an integral part of the blue man group\u2019s act ( in which three people painted blue make art with food and blue paint ) , the group did not release its first album until 1999 . a second album followed in 2003 , with more planned under a contract with the atlantic imprint lava records .\nin september 2008 , variety reported that the original trio ( matt goldman , chris wink and phil stanton ) would appear in a blue man group imax 3d feature film , to be produced by charlotte huggins . the film , titled blue man group : mind blast , was to be directed by david russo and released by national geographic entertainment .\nwith the additional blue man group productions added to cirque du soleil ' s shows , lamarre hopes to grow the circus company into a\nglobal leader of entertainment .\nalthough we\u2019d heard the blue man group was a must - see show and we\u2019ve seen the blue man group exhibit at the boston children\u2019s museum , i had never taken the kids because i thought they were too young . turns out , i was absolutely right to wait until the kids were tweens , but it was well worth the wait .\nblue man group will rock your world , blow your mind , and unleash your spirit . leave your expectations at the door and let three bald and blue men take you on a spectacular journey bursting with music , laughter and surprises . 35 million people of all ages , languages and cultures know what blue man group is really about . now it\u2019s your turn . dare to live in full color\nblue man group will rock your world , blow your mind , and unleash your spirit . leave your expectations at the door and let three bald and blue men take you on a spectacular journey bursting with music , laughter and surprises . 35 million people of all ages , languages and cultures know what blue man group is really about . now it\u2019s your turn . dare to live in full color .\nstream audio by blue man group and tens of millions of songs on all your devices with amazon music unlimited . exclusively for prime members . new subscribers only . terms apply .\n\u201cthe drumming , the luminescence , the shamanic , psychedelic component \u2014 that was a response to the modern age , \u201d says wink , co - founder of blue man group .\nin paint , attaching him to a pulley , and swinging him against a large canvas . finally , blue man group performed their popular\nspin art / marshmallows\nskit .\nthe awe - inspiring blue man group is bringing their colorful antics to honolulu , hawaii ! the high - octane theatrical performance is something you don ' t want to miss , featuring comedy , innovative multimedia techniques , experimental music and more ! so if you ' re already planning a vacation to honolulu , why not include the blue man group in your plans ? buy your blue man group tickets from stubhub online today and get ready to see a great event that you ' ll be talking about well after it ' s over .\nbeyond the stage show , they are grammy - nominated recording artists , known for their contributions to various film and tv scores and multiple blue man group albums , including their most recent , three . their \u201cmegastar world tour\u201d rock concert parody played arenas across the globe . the group\u2019s recently published first - ever book , blue man world , is a visually stunning anthropological exploration of the curious bald and blue character .\nthere are a number of different themes found in various blue man performances . these themes include : [ 12 ]\nwink described the inspiration for the blue man group\u2019s foray into rock to steve hochman in the los angeles times : \u201cthe blue man was telling us he was ready to take a look at rock \u2018n\u2019 roll . we started thinking about the rock concert , the blue man\u2019s take on the rock concert . we take [ rock concert conventions ] and turn them on their head , make them almost mechanical . \u201d\nthe whole family loved blue man group . my kids were exhilarated by the show and it was the perfect theatre experience for their grandmas as well . great family fun .\naudio ( 1999 ) - blue man group ' s first album is certified gold ( 500 , 000 units ) and was nominated for the grammy award for best pop instrumental performance .\nthe creative collective at blue man group at monte carlo resort and casino celebrates the latest evolution of their live show that bursts with fresh color and vibrant sound . the updated show combines new instruments , music , video and lighting with the group\u2019s iconic vignettes , all designed to create a euphoric experience . the result is inventive , thought - provoking , humorous and presented in that one - of - a - kind blue man group style .\nboston and orlando both started the ball rolling four years ago with the first blue man group drum - off events . the success , excitement and support of the communities surrounding these events led blue man group las vegas to host their first - ever drum - off last year at downtown container park with special guest judge ronnie vannucci jr . of rock band the killers .\ngoing to the blue man group performance was the most fun my family has had in ages , and that\u2019s really saying something , because we\u2019ve been doing whole lot of fun springtime activities in boston lately . during the blue man group show , we laughed until we were blue in the face ( ha ) and a week later , my kids haven\u2019t stopped talking about how cool it was . keep reading to find out why we think blue man group is a winner , plus what to expect if you decide to go , things to be aware of when taking your kids , and a few bonus tips .\nmost ideas do not start out as revolutionary , and blue man group was no exception : blue man group evolved . the basis of any brand is authenticity\u2013 according to co - founder matt goldman , \u201cknowing who we are and who we aspire to be , has remained a core objective of our company over the course of our lifespan . \u201d this workshop offers a look at the vital ways blue man has consistently reinvented themselves while remaining consistent and committed to the quality of their brand .\ncirque du soleil , the canadian global entertainment company famous for its flashy , circuslike shows announced thursday that it had acquired the new york - based blue man group , a stage production company known for the blue face paint its performers wear .\nspecial thanks to blue man group\u2019s intranet integration team : moji shabi , christian chenier , corey phillips , tom kingsley , kristin tomaiolo , max frey , tahra millan , and stephen elms .\nin september 2008 , variety reported that the original trio ( matt goldman , chris wink and phil stanton ) would star in a blue man group imax 3d feature film , to be produced by charlotte huggins . [ 9 ] the film , titled blue man group : mind blast , was to be directed by david russo and released by national geographic entertainment . [ 10 ]\nwhen we first began creating performances centered around this innocent , curious character called blue man , we never dreamt where he would lead us ,\nremarked chris wink , co - founder of blue man group .\nwe are thrilled to celebrate our 25 th year with fans around the world .\nabout blue man group in 2016 , global entertainment phenomenon blue man group celebrates 25 years of living in full color with a series of new projects and appearances . the company is best known for the award - winning blue man group show , performed in 15 countries and seen by more than 35 million people worldwide since 1991 . a dynamic combination of music , comedy and technology , the show appeals to a broad range of age groups and cultural backgrounds . it is continually refreshed with new music , fresh stories , custom instruments and state - of - the - art technology .\nsince blue man group\u2019s adoption of the socialtext solution , internal communications , productivity and collaboration have all increased . the shiznet has become the central point from which all activity and information flows , providing a channel that connects employees to each other , leverages resources and assets in the most convenient way and fosters the creativity and innovation that is so much a part of blue man group\u2019s lifeforce .\nblue man group\u2019s new campaign message isn\u2019t inspired by a certain popular 90\u2019s sketch comedy show ; it is , rather , a celebration of the silent yet frenetic troupe\u2019s 25 years of live performances .\nnew members of the group spend two months training in nyc , not merely learning routines but also taking \u201cmaster classes\u201d on how to think and move . they also perform regularly at blue man group\u2019s home base , the 300 - seat off - broadway astor place theater .\n\u201cit\u2019s part of the new strategy for cirque du soleil to diversify our content , \u201d cirque du soleil ceo daniel lamarre told variety . \u201clike cirque , blue man group has developed their own creativity , their own niche and their own brand , but we thought that the blue man group brand was underdeveloped . with our marketing machine and our network of promoters around the world , we can really , really expand their brand . \u201d ( the cirque and blue man brands will remain separate , he added . )\nclothing . in action , the blue man does not speak and his face is usually expressionless , although suggestions of curiosity , surprise , wonder , chagrin , etc . are sometimes visible . the blue man does not communicate through speech or broad\npriscilla , queen of the desert - - the musical will take the place of the blue man group show that has played on the norwegian epic since it ' s debut in 2010 . norwegian epic ' s march 29 departure will be its last to feature the blue man group . the cavern club is going into a space that until now has been a jazz club called fat cats .\nabout blue man group blue man group has performed on five continents and has been seen by more than 25 million people around the world . the company has permanent , sit - down productions in berlin , boston , chicago , new york , las vegas , and orlando as well as popular north american touring show and tailored - made show on the norwegian cruise lines ship , the epic .\nthe outsider . blue men always appear as a group of three . this is because not only are blue men viewed as outsiders to the rest of the world , but three is the smallest group possible wherein there can be a subgroup of more than one as well as a subgroup of one , the outsider . many of the blue man skits involve one of the three blue men performing in a manner inconsistent with the other two .\ntickets for blue man group ' s world tour are on - sale now and can be purchased at urltoken . initial dates are as follows , with additional cities and countries to be announced soon :\nblue man group performing on america ' s got talent season 7 finale . ultimate dance party . i do not own any material seen in this video , it is all copyright their respected owners .\n\u201cthe blue man group performance , with its creative , non - verbal approach was an excellent program that helped teach mcdonalds\u2019 managers about the roles communication and human interaction play in a successful business . \u201d\nwhat began as an experimental performance - art trio 14 years ago in the east village has slowly grown into a small global empire . there are now\nblue man group\nshows in manhattan , chicago , boston , toronto and berlin . today , blue man theater , a 1 , 760 - seat complex , is to open at the venetian hotel in las vegas , where the group has previously performed at the luxor hotel .\nthe stage at the venetian is more than five times the size of the entire theater in new york ,\nmatt goldman , a founder of blue man group said . he was referring to the 298 - seat astor place theater where\nblue man group\nhas played since 1991 .\nit ' s massive .\nnext month , the blue men will begin playing on the west end in london .\nwith the acquisition of blue man group , cirque du soleil is looking to expand its audience pool . blue man group currently has six productions stationed in new york , boston , las vegas , chicago , orlando and berlin and two touring productions roving around north america and the world . the company was owned by its co - founders chris wink and phil stanton and the gf capital private equity fund .\n1997 : the blue man group transforms the lobby of the briar street theatre and adds a chicago company to its new york and boston lineups . the show is titled\ntubes\n( although everyone calls it blue man group anyway ) . goldman , stanton and wink , the original blue men , perform at the chicago opening and for the first few months . the tribune ' s richard christiansen calls the show\na perfect entertainment for the 1990s .\nof the three blue man group founders , goldman now is focused on running the blue school , a private k - 8 school in lower manhattan whose stated mission is to \u201creimagine education for a changing world . \u201d stanton and wink are co - ceos of blue man productions , the privately held parent company of the show . they spoke with billboard about how these performance artists have turned their world - - and ours - - neon blue .\nthe outsider . blue men always appear as a group of three . this is because [ 12 ] not only are blue men viewed as outsiders to the rest of the world , but three is the smallest group possible wherein there can be a subgroup of more than one as well as a subgroup of one , the outsider . many of the blue man skits involve one of the three blue men performing in a manner inconsistent with the other two .\nphil stanton chuckles when he reflects on the blue man phenomenon . \u201cit\u2019s one of the only , truly sort - of anonymous success stories in entertainment . \u201d but whatever it is that captivates audiences , there\u2019s one thing for certain\u2014blue man is never stagnant .\ncimbalom : an old hammered chromatic string instrument from hungary that we gave a plywood update to . it ' s normally played gently with soft mallets , but blue man group hits it aggressively with drumsticks .\nblue man group is a show that people will definitely consider revisiting because the nature of its format guarantees a very different show every night , which is highly dependent on audience reaction and individual crowd participation .\nthese new sounds join the clear influences from the group\u2019s constantly evolving , legendary live show , as well as unique blue man performances at events like brazil\u2019s carnaval , coachella and the summersonic festival in tokyo ."]}
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", "topic": 0}], "title": "wockenfuss candies", "paragraphs": ["add your salary information by adding your position and salary here . feel free to include wockenfuss candies hourly pay , wockenfuss candies bonuses , and salaries for a wockenfuss candies internship or wockenfuss candies contractor for wockenfuss candies .\nwockenfuss candies employees may receive several additional employment benefits . eligible workers at wockenfuss candies earn paid time off for vacation , holidays , and personal days . you can ask for the details by talking with the hiring manager at wockenfuss candies .\nwockenfuss candies , still in the family , marks a century of making chocolates .\nwockenfuss candies is a company in columbia , md categorized under food & beverages .\nwockenfuss candies is proud to be one of the oldest candy makers in baltimore . it all started for us when herman charles wockenfuss came to america in 1887 . in 1915 , he proudly opened the wockenfuss candy company , known today as wockenfuss candies .\nan excellent first impression , application submission and follow - up can greatly boost your chances of getting hired at wockenfuss candies .\ncheck in at wockenfuss candies on the yelp app to unlock this check in offer . text the link directly to your phone .\npro tip : complete two wockenfuss candies applications . the first application will be your rough draft \u2013 it is okay to correct and edit your mistakes on this copy . the second application will be the final version to be submitted to the wockenfuss candies hiring manager .\nwockenfuss candies health and wellness benefits packages aid workers with current expenses . eligible wockenfuss candies employees may access medical , vision , and dental insurances as well as flexible spending accounts for healthcare costs . qualified workers may even receive prescription drug plans and dependent care assistance .\nwockenfuss candies managers will be interested in the reason you are applying for a particular position . make sure you have the answer ready .\nit all started for us in 1875 when herman charles wockenfuss was born in west prussia , germany . he came to america in 1885 and eventually learned how to make candy . in 1915 , he proudly began the wockenfuss candy company , known today as wockenfuss candies .\noffering 12 flavors of fudge , 16 flavors of taffy , over 50 types of chocolate candies , and fresh dipped chocolate strawberries and caramel apples . it ' s time you got a taste of what folks in baltimore , maryland have known for generations - that for the best candy , it ' s got to be wockenfuss . quite simply , wockenfuss candies and chocolate specialties are what delicious is all about .\nwockenfuss candies\nwockenfuss candies is one of the oldest candy makers in baltimore , celebrating 99 years this year . they are a family owned business now in its 5\nthe first impression is your application for wockenfuss candies . your wockenfuss candies employment application should be filled out neatly with detailed , but concise information . to do this , read through the entire application before beginning . doing so will help you minimize mistakes , learn the best way to answer each question and avoid repetitive information .\ngive the wockenfuss candies hiring manager as much information about your work ethic , experience , skills and talents as possible to help them decide whether to hire you .\nit is relaxing just thinking about it . unfortunately , not everyone can make it to the beach this summer . don\u2019t worry . wockenfuss candies will bring the beach to you !\nafter you ' ve submitted the wockenfuss candies application , it may take several days for a response from the hiring manager . if you have not heard back from wockenfuss candies in a week\u2019s time , you can call the hiring manager to follow - up on your application status . doing so will set you apart from other applicants and reaffirm your interest in the position .\nor the best candy , it ' s got to be wockenfuss . quite simply , wockenfuss candies and chocolate specialties are what delicious is all about - for baltimore , and now for you ! so start with a box of our best . at home or at work , for special times or just because , wockenfuss will sweeten up anyone ' s day !\nwockenfuss candies is proud to be one of the oldest candy makers in baltimore . we celebrated our 100th anniversary in 2015 . we are a family owned business that is now in its fifth generation of candy - making .\nss candies on harford road are truly deserving of this 5 star - excellent rating . go there . . . see for yourself !\ngeneration . wockenfuss operates 8 retail stores in maryland , with 3 of them located in ocean city , and online .\nwe offer 12 flavors of fudge , 16 flavors of taffy , over 50 types of chocolate candies , and fresh dipped chocolate strawberries and caramel apples .\npart of a $ 35 billion confectionery industry that accounts for 55 , 000 jobs in more than 1 , 000 manufacturing plants across the country , according to the national confectioners association , wockenfuss candies sells more than 60 tons of chocolate each year , mostly from its own stores .\nit is important to know about wockenfuss candies so that you are able to answer questions like why you applied , what interests you about the company and many others . these questions are very common in interviews and having a great answer can really set you apart from other candidates !\nherman charles continued to operate the business until his son , herman lee , and his wife , marian , took it over in 1945 when herman lee returned from world war ii . under herman lee\u2019s direction , the business continued to evolve and added three more stores to its flagship location on belair road in northeast baltimore . herman lee was instrumental in creating the signature homemade chocolate candies that are now so closely associated with wockenfuss candies\u2019 reputation .\nin herman wockenfuss ' day , there was no machinery and all the chocolates were hand - dipped . wockenfuss remembers his father bringing in some of the current machinery in the 1950s , but he said little else in the candy - making process has changed .\nthe confectioner makes its own creams , nuts , fruits and chewy candies , along with fudge , caramel - coated apples , bite - size truffles and nonpareils that have remained the top seller . wockenfuss also sells jelly beans , gummi candy and hard candy it buys from other candy makers .\nmeanwhile , if you have any questions about how to order taffy online , please contact wockenfuss candies , by calling 1 - 800 - 296 - 4414 or email info @ urltoken . when you\u2019re not savoring our sweets , stay satisfied by following us on facebook , twitter , google + , and pinterest !\nwith nine different locations throughout maryland , wockenfuss candies is definitely a local favorite candy company . they offer personalized hand - packed chocolate assortments and some amazing solid chocolate bunnies for easter . they also offer sugar free chocolate favorites as well as one of american\u2019s favorite easter treats , the well loved marshmallow peeps .\ni absolutely loved the dark chocolate cups . there is an amazing variety of candies , and even though it is a bit pricey , the value is worth the price .\nhis son , herman lee wockenfuss , and herman ' s wife , marian , bought the company in 1945 and moved it to a home on belair road in gardenville , where they made candy in the basement . they opened a store in 1952 and expanded to three other nearby buildings . herman lee wockenfuss died in 2014 at age 92 , and marian wockenfuss still worked in the stores until a few years ago .\nwe sell them year - round , but 10 times as many between now and christmas ,\nwockenfuss said of the caramel apples .\nresearching wockenfuss candies can also help you determine what kind of attire is best to wear . but remember , it\u2019s always better to over - dress than to under - dress ; as they say , \u201cdress for the job you want , not the job you have ! \u201d always avoid wearing a lot of makeup or perfume .\ncal and family owned . had a ball going on the factory tour earlier this year . i ' m english and i love cadbury chocolate but wockenfuss\noks for children , coffee mugs , wrapping paper and ribbon . they also ship candy and best of all they even gift the candy for you . wockenfuss\ndo you love chocolate ? baltimore has a really great chocolatier , wockenfuss , that has multiple locations but my favorite is in my neighborhood in ne baltimore , on harford road . wockenfuss is a family - owned business ( 5th generation ) and celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2015 ! they have wonderful . . .\nas sweet as that sounds , it also meant hard work in the family business . as a youngster , he earned spending money scrubbing hardened fudge from trays at wockenfuss candies , but that didn ' t deter him from staying with the baltimore - based business his grandfather founded . the 68 - year - old now heads a fifth - generation confectioner marking its 100th year .\nyou keep doing what you ' ve been doing , but everyone looks at you differently at 100 years ,\nwockenfuss said .\nit ' s quite a milestone .\nit ' s time you got a taste of what folks in baltimore , maryland have known for generations - that for the best candy , it ' s got to be wockenfuss .\nit ' s very impressive that a company has stayed in business this long ,\nsaid mcevoy , calling wockenfuss\none of the city ' s better - known candy makers .\nwockenfuss stands out from all the east coast fudge shops . the quality of their fudge and chocolates are better than most , and they ' re a really great souvenir to bring back to friends / family .\ntheir son paul is the current owner and president of wockenfuss candies . in 2011 , under paul\u2019s guidance , we moved our production facility to a larger building on harford road and closed the original location on belair road . the additional space has allowed us to better supply our expanding retail stores , begin a wholesale division , and begin offering an annual tour to the public . presently , there are 9 retail stores in maryland , including 3 in ocean city , md .\npaul wockenfuss , their son , has owned the business since 1998 . in 2010 , the company moved its operations from belair road to a larger , single 25 , 000 - square - foot plant on harford road , just inside the city line , where it employs 26 workers . many are family , including wockenfuss ' wife , lynn , three daughters , a sister and cousins \u2014 through the family ' s fifth generation .\nherman and marian ' s son paul is the current owner and president of wockenfuss candies . in 2011 , under paul ' s guidance , we moved our production facility to a larger building on harford road and closed the original location on belair road . the additional space has allowed us to better supply our expanding retail stores , begin a wholesale division , and begin offering an annual tour to the public . presently , there are 9 retail stores in maryland , including 3 in ocean city , md .\ni love this store ! there\u2019s always a friendly person to help you when you arrive . they have delicious candies and unique gifts for everyone . the store is always very organized , clean and well stocked . they even have a little post office in the back that . . .\nthis is what i wanted to do my whole life ,\nwockenfuss said .\nwe have so many seasons , and what you do changes . . . . it ' s not butter creams 12 months of the year .\nit is not a trip to ocean city without a trip to wockenfuss . granted i don ' t go to ocean city every year , but when we do we always stop by wockenfuss . the fudge is quite simply the fudge by which all other fudge is judged . their peanut butter fudge is heaven itself . and if you ' ve never had the candy known as caramellow , well get yourself to wockenfuss and get some . rich buttery caramel surrounding a homemade marshmallow . - thud - it is so good , it makes you want to just die right there on the boardwalk . . happy . and it ' s not terrible expensive either . i got a pound of fudge and a bucket o ' caramellows and it only set me back 20 bucks .\nstumbled into wockenfuss one day on a whim . got myself some dark chocolate covered pistachio marzipan and the wife some chocolate covered strawberries . neither treat made it back to the hotel , it was so good we ate it all right there on the boardwalk .\nthe factory is in the same building as one of wockenfuss ' eight stores . the shop displayed truffles of all varieties , dark banana , milk cappuccino and key lime , caramel popcorn and\nspooktacular\ngummis , candy corn and peanut butter pumpkin candy .\nas we have continued to grow , the family has remained very involved in every aspect of the business . presently , 4 generations of the wockenfuss family are involved in the business . this includes 10 family members who are eagerly looking forward to the next 100 years .\ncarol rosier has worked for wockenfuss since 1985 , when she went to work as a part - time sales clerk at the north plaza shopping center store in baltimore county . she worked her way up to manager at two stores before becoming a district and marketing manager .\ni buy candy from the wockenfuss every time i am in baltimore , in fact i make side trips to their store on hartford rd , our family has frequented this place for over 40 years . i order candy when i am home in az , and it . . .\nalso sells a good selection of sugar free candy - each year for christmas i send my brother in - law in texas a box of the sugar free candy . he told me it is the best sugar free candy he receives . of course it is not calorie free . so stop by wockenfuss\nthis is my favorite place for fudge . i don ' t eat it often but when i go to oc , i look for wockenfuss . the main reason i like this fudge is because it ' s not overly sweet and has a good texture . other fudge often has undissolved . . .\nmail a letter . . . buy a chocolate i know this is an institution in maryland . this is like willie winks with delicious chocolates and candies . the salted caramels are unreal and there are several types . the cordials . . . wow ! butter creams . . . oh my . weird fact . the shop is also a post office . no joke .\nwockenfuss ' daughter jennifer waters said her family ' s business has attracted a loyal following . one regular customer , a grandmother from timonium , has been shopping at the white marsh store for 25 years and regularly calls in orders over the phone , shipping the baltimore candy to friends and relatives as gifts .\nrheb\u2019s homemade candies is offering an easter nest for $ 31 . 50 , which basically is a special easter nesting made for mailing filled with a lot of goodies that is sure to bring a shining beam to the faces of young and old alike . rheb\u2019s specializes in easter chocolate eggs and the shop has a great section of jelly beans as well . their pecan eggs are especially delicious and appropriate for the easter season .\nthis is my favorite candy shop in oc . they have a huge selection of candies and candied apples ( 6 . 99 $ each so they should be good ) and they will slice the apple for you if you want . the apple pie apple is amazing . prices are fair and there is something for all candy lovers inside including gummies , fudge , chocolates , apples , and a huge case of sugar free options . super clean , friendly staff .\nwe specialize in homemade chocolates , still made in small batches with only the finest ingredients . in addition to our chocolates , we offer a wide selection of confections including gummies , caramel apples , truffles , caramel popcorn , fudge , salt water taffy , sugar free candies and much more ! we sell a variety of gifts and home decor items . we are proud to be one of maryland ' s oldest chocolatiers , family owned and operated for over 100 years !\ncharm city chocolate makes hand - crafted chocolates and confections that have decadent and delicious rave reviews from its customers . the shop is even offering a chocolate bunny face - off survey via their facebook page . for easter , charm city chocolate has a great selection of chocolate bunnies , egg shaped chocolates and candies and pastel colored treats of all shapes and sizes available . the store even offers carrot shaped bags of orange jelly beans for the little bunnies in your life .\nat wockenfuss , we have more taffy than you can handle : caramel taffy pops , banana taffy , root beer taffy , salt water taffy ( of course ! ) , and so much more . best of all , our delicious taffy is available online . just allow 3 - 6 business days for shipping . that\u2019s right . in less than a week , you can have all the delicious taffy you can handle delivered right to your doorstep . whoa ! it doesn\u2019t get much better than that , does it ?\nbest candies made right in this location . i drive an hour to get these sweets but would add another hour on to the drive if that ' s what it takes . it ' s really a baltimore institution that ' s some how is still a secret . today i tried the carmel & chocolate dipped apple and it did not disappoint . debbie is new to the store but was so friendly and for still being in training she was ready to sell ! got a good recommendation from the store manager rebecca about there others locations which i plan to visit this week . they also are uspo official location for mailing and shipping , kinds of an odd pairing but i like that rebecca pointed it out . the chocolate covered pretzels are amazing !\nwow , i have really slept on wockenfuss . i ' ve driven by this location a thousand times , thinking that i would eventually get around to checking it out . so glad to have finally made that decision . the outside of the business is pretty unassuming , but the interior is a bright colorful candy wonderland filled with every kind of sweet imaginable ! the lady that assisted me was friendly and knowledgeable of every single item inquired about . being sort of overwhelmed , i only opted for a couple of chocolates - tirsmisu truffles and the baltimore fudge . . . hooked . i also learned that they also do weekend tours , so i will be recruiting friends for one soon !\nare you looking for something in particular ? try our search function . or if you still can\u2019t find it , give us a call \u2013 we have many more items available in our stores and can probably fulfill any request you have . call us toll - free at 1 - 800 - 296 - 4414 .\nthe staff were all very friendly and helpful . such a fun place to visit and see how the candy is made . and to top it off , candy samples , go\nodie bags , and coupons for each member of the family . thank you ! we will definitely\nfrom the amazing apples to those delicious raspberry dark chocolate jellies . my whole family loves seeing their pink bag come in the house because it\u2019s\ngive back , a genuinely nice couple . the ocean city stores are a must visit whenever your in town . chocolate doesn\u2019t get better than this , and you will always find the perfect gift for someone with the wide variety of merchandis\non at a huge discount and it was such a blessing . sweet people , sweet candy .\nwe went for the yearly chocolate tour . the staff were so happy and positive about what they do . they answered every question . it was a great community event . 4 stars because the line was exception\n. i have been buying from this company for abt 25 yrs . my favourites\nare the milk chocolate almond bark , the chocolate covered oreos and so much more . love that they are lo\nis my favourite in the us . just wanted to add that i ' ve been going to the north plaza location forever and never had bad experience\nthe staff was very friendly and welcoming on what , i assume , would be their day off . we arrived near the end of the day and they were still patient and kind after a lon\ng day with a constant crowd of people . they deserve nothing less than a 5 .\nand give them a try - you will not be sorry . the ladies that work in the store that i go to are very personable\nmy family and i go every year ! we had a great time , and the staff was so nice , and answered any questions we had . the line was longer this year , but it was well worth the wait !\nthis is a wonderful place to go and i am fortunate that it is closeby . the staff is welcoming ,\nready to assist the next customer . what they sell speaks for itself . . a paradise for chocolates\nthis was our second time attending this tour . all of the staff were friendly and welcoming .\n. i was able to use a 20 % off coupon at checkout which was even better . grat\nwe waited a long time to get in for the open house but well worth it and we bought yummy chocolate to take home . a fun afternoon .\nfirst , try refreshing the page and clicking current location again . make sure you click allow or grant permissions if your browser asks for your location . if your browser doesn ' t ask you , try these steps :\nat the top of your chrome window , near the web address , click the green lock labeled secure .\nin the window that pops up , make sure location is set to ask or allow .\nyou ' re good to go ! reload this yelp page and try your search again .\nif you ' re still having trouble , check out google ' s support page . you can also search near a city , place , or address instead .\nat the top of your opera window , near the web address , you should see a gray location pin . click it .\nif you ' re still having trouble , check out opera ' s support page . you can also search near a city , place , or address instead .\nclick safari in the menu bar at the top of the screen , then preferences .\nunder website use of location services , click prompt for each website once each day or prompt for each website one time only .\nmacos may now prompt you to enable location services . if it does , follow its instructions to enable location services for safari .\nclose the privacy menu and refresh the page . try using current location search again . if it works , great ! if not , read on for more instructions .\nback in the privacy dialog , click manage website data . . . and type urltoken into the search bar .\nyou ' re good to go ! close the settings tab , reload this yelp page , and try your search again .\nif you ' re still having trouble , check out safari ' s support page . you can also search near a city , place , or address instead .\nat the top of your firefox window , to the left of the web address , you should see a green lock . click it .\nin the window that pops up , you should see blocked or blocked temporarily next to access your location . click the x next to this line .\nyou ' re good to go ! refresh this yelp page and try your search again .\nif you ' re still having trouble , check out firefox ' s support page . you can also search near a city , place , or address instead .\nclick the gear in the upper - 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edible ocean themed items and cat and dog lovers section . the fudge is so smooth and melts in your mouth . just to name a few that i bought cookies and creme rocky road fudge turtle fudge with walnuts death by chocolate ( mmm ) from what i recall they had vanilla , peanut butter combos and other varieties ( note the outlet does not have as much selection , but the quality is the same ) . you can buy quarter pound , half pound ( $ 6 . 99 ) or one pound ( $ 12 . 99 ) . special buy 2 lbs . get 1 lb . free ! you can get a variety of a row ( which is 5 pieces ) 20 pieces in a pound . next time i will add pictures . sorry . happy sweet tooth eats !\nwe ' ve had the fudge from this candy shop in the past and it was pretty good . however , last week we purchased 3 pounds of fudge and all of it was old and stale . it tasted terrible . i guess because it was not high season yet they weren ' t selling much and just left the stuff on the shelf instead of getting rid of it and making new product . definitely taste before you buy .\nbest candy on the boardwalk , or in the state of maryland for that matter . try their delicious chocolate - covered strawberries , made fresh each day . and their caramel apples are amazing . the\napple pie\nvariety is covered with white chocolate , dusted with cinnamon and tastes just like a real apple pie !\nthe chocolate covered marzipan is the best . love this stuff . only candy shop i know that makes this . delicious !\nterrific candy ! we have come here a few times over the years and the candy is just great . the pistachio marzipan is delicious , the caramel marshmallows are great , the chocolates are great and the fudge is delicious . blows candy kitchen right out of the water ! !\nwe got a caramel apple there while on vacation . it was extra $ $ to have it rolled in nuts , which is fine . but $ 9 for an apple is a bit high . still , it was delicious and we enjoyed every bite .\ni hate fudge , i mean i really , really hate fudge . its always grainy , overly sweet , makes your saliva thick and burns your throat when you eat it . my wife bought a 1 / 4 pound of peanut butter fudge and i accidentally ate some thinking it was a caramel . this places fudge is unbelievable ! ! ! not overly sweet , great flavor and soooo creamy it was an eyeopener to fudge . went back next day and bought 3 # of this stuff in 6 different flavors . you have to try this places fudge . its freaky good .\n\u201cgot myself some dark chocolate covered pistachio marzipan and the wife some chocolate covered strawberries . \u201d in 2 reviews\nyour trust is our top concern , so businesses can ' t pay to alter or remove their reviews . learn more .\nheads up : from now on , other yelpers will be able to see how you voted . want to chime in ?\nwe specialize in homemade chocolates , still made in small batches with only the finest ingredients . in addition to our chocolates , we offer a wide selection of confections including \u2026\nwe calculate the overall star rating using only reviews that our automated software currently recommends .\nwhile many associate halloween with candy , it ' s a tiny holiday for the company compared with christmas and easter . for easter , the candy maker creates 15 types of easter eggs in four sizes and 40 varieties of shell - molded rabbits . still , it does make milk chocolate pumpkin pops and pumpkin truffles to offer alongside candy corn in its stores .\nthe retailer runs five baltimore - area stores plus three in ocean city , and it plans to open a ninth store in towson town center by thanksgiving . and it ' s expanding its wholesale business , with candy sold in the baltimore area in graul ' s , weis markets and wegmans supermarkets .\nuntil about 11 : 30 a . m . , the deli line at attman ' s makes sense .\nno one takes a number , and no one tells you where to stand . but for decades , customers have formed a line flush against the deli counter from the front of the store to the back , past the cases with smoked fish , past the shelves of pickled . . .\nour industry is comprised of hundreds of small , family - owned businesses that pass on candy - making expertise from generation to generation ,\nsaid christopher gindlesperger , a spokesman for the confectioners association .\non a recent weekday , machinery hummed and sweet scents wafted through the plant ' s large open layout . workers wearing hair nets and white jackets dipped apples in caramel , then in chocolate , before rolling them in toppings such as nuts or crushed oreos .\nseveral women maintained a steady rhythm placing sugar - dusted cherries onto tiny circles of chocolate that glided by on a conveyor belt . the machine , an\nenrober ,\nenveloped the cherries in dark or milk chocolate , and at the and of the line , two more women packed the cherry cordials into boxes .\nthe baltimore area has long attracted candy makers , decades ago because of the city ' s port access , but more recently too .\nthe fifth - generation family - owned goetze ' s candy co . has been making its cream - filled caramels since 1895 . rheb ' s candy in southwest baltimore , which runs a factory in a rowhouse basement near the store , has been family - run for three generations . and newer businesses have popped up such as mouth party at clipper mill , a retailer and wholesaler of caramels started in 2006 by entrepreneur b . g . purcell using a family recipe .\nlacey hesse , spokeswoman for the retail confectioners international trade group , which represents candy makers who sell at their own stores , said independent candy businesses have had to compete by putting a premium on quality and customer service .\nthe group ' s members\nappreciate the art of candy - making , while continuing to adapt to consumers ' demands ,\nhesse said .\nsome of our members are still hand - dipping their chocolates , while others are using state - of - the - art machinery . many member stores take a step back in time , while other stores take a step into the future . regardless , their goal is the same : to give their customers something extra special .\nlongtime family - owned businesses often succeed , too , because they work hard to maintain strong relationships with their employees , said sean mcevoy , director of small business resources at the maryland department of commerce .\nit ' s a testament to the management and quality of the product that they ' ve remained in business ,\nhe said .\nthe contribution to the state and city has been tremendous .\nwhen they come into the stores , she said , customers appreciate the selection and the ability to pick and choose .\nthey love our candy ,\nshe said .\nthey come back year after year because it is so good .\nyou are now being directed to ocean city reservation station ( a 3rd party site ) . for questions or concerns please call 410 - 213 - 2400 . enjoy your ocean city , maryland vacation !\ncopyright \u00a9 2018 the greater ocean city chamber of commerce . website design by d3corp ocean city maryland\nwe noticed that you ' re using an unsupported browser . the tripadvisor website may not display properly . we support the following browsers :\nwe were in the columbia mall location and the candy looked too inviting . we got some milk and dark chocolate bark with cashews and also some butter toffee covered in chocolate with nuts . everything was delicious !\nyou can taste why they have been in business so long . i purchased a variety of fudge for my coworkers back home . it was a great hit .\njust the sight of the pink box makes me want fudge . or chocolate . or anything sweet . i ' ve never had a bad thing from this place , have never headed for home without boxes of treats for friends .\nwe stopped for taffy and were pleased to find that we could fill a bag with out own assortment and amount . the quality was amazing ! i loved it so much that i counted it as my lunch one day ! it was amazing ! we wanted to . . .\ndelicious fudge , and we loved their caramel and chocolate coated apple with pecans . the fudge was a bit cheaper than candy kitchen so i would recommend trying here first .\nnote : your question will be posted publicly on the questions & answers page .\nown or manage this property ? claim your listing for free to respond to reviews , update your profile and much more . claim your listing\n* tripadvisor llc is not a booking agent and does not charge any service fees to users of our site . . . (\ntripadvisor llc is not responsible for content on external web sites . taxes , fees not included for deals content .\n. there is nothing quite like biting into that delicious taffy while sitting on the boardwalk and watching the waves crash against the sand .\nconsisting of two basic ingredients ( fat , typically in the form of butter , and sugar ) , taffy is a fairly simple candy to make , which is one of the reasons it has been around for centuries . the ingredients are boiled and then stretched . voila ! you have taffy . okay , so there might be a little more to it than that , but you get the idea . it is not a complex process .\nnow taffy comes in a wide variety of flavors , as we mentioned before . but one style of taffy reigns supreme over the rest : salt water taffy . the exact origins of this delicious treat are a hot topic for debate , but it is believed to have taken place in the 1880s at fralingers in atlantic city , new jersey .\nthis entry was posted on tuesday , may 27th , 2014 at 6 : 45 pm . you can follow any responses to this entry through the\nenter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email .\njewelry will need to be removed although rings without stones may remain . hair nets will be provided and must be worn by all . children under the age of 6 must be in a stroller , carried , or held by the hand . if you can\u2019t get your rings off , bring gloves to wear .\nfollowing the tour , we will reconvene at jerry d ' s saloon , 7808 harford road , baltimore , 21234 . we\u2019ll each order what we want at jerry d\u2019s and pay for what we order .\nrsvp to : kathryn gunkel at treasurer . aiche . md @ urltoken , or at 410 - 780 - 9663\nhowever , child labor laws in md may also indicate the minimum age to work and which permits are needed . when there is a conflict between federal and state laws , the more restrictive law will apply .\nno job listings found for this company . here are some other local jobs in columbia , md .\nyou may visit the commpany website and find the\ncareer\nsection to apply .\nchances are that you will be asked at least some of these questions . preparing and practicing for them will give you the confidence that you need to impress your interviewer .\ndon ' t just think about your interview ; practice it ! rehearse with a friend / family member , in front of the mirror and / or into a recording device . an audience can provide feedback , watching yourself can help to eliminate nervous behaviors ( like playing with your hair or biting your lip ) and hearing yourself can help you polish and memorize your answers .\ndetermine and practice your travel route beforehand , accounting for traffic at the time of your interview . make sure to have the physical address and phone number with you on interview day in case you end up getting lost . remember , this is your first impression in - person , so make sure it\u2019s a good one !\nthis is easier said than done , but try your best to remain calm and relaxed .\nalthough small and not a\nbig brand\n, this small spa smelt wonderful , i did not have to wait long . . .\nalthough small and not a\nbig brand\n, this small spa smelt wonderful , i did not have to wait long and my massage was so good we added facials . this small place delivers big\nwent there to pick up some peanut butter taffy because it is my favorite . however , after sampling one piece i thought it was a little hard . so , the lady recommended we try the peanut butter kisses . thank you so much for making that suggestion ! they are just awesome . visited the shop on 7th street .\n* you can enroll in only one programme at a time to earn rewards for reviews .\nown or manage this property ? 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this year , support some stores in the baltimore area by buying your easter candy locally .\nthe candy store has a locally popular jelly belly fruit snacks selection which is said to be organic and kosher . the shop even offers stunning candy serving dishes . with a wide selection of bulk candy , dried fruits and nuts and a variety of holiday treats , the candy store is one stop you will not want to miss on your search for the perfect easter basket candy .\ntradina demary is a photo journalist . she is better known as baltimore budget events examiner , one of the best social event enthusiasts in baltimore city . she is very zealous about city living and urban exploration in the d . c . , maryland and virginia area . she has a background in applied information technology with a master\u2019s degree from towson university . when she is not busy attending social events and taking photos for the urltoken . she manages a website about personal growth through poetry , cooking , music , diy projects and consumer advocacy . such a local lifestyle guru her other professional news column can be found at urltoken here . urltoken\nmother sole survivor in delaware crash that killed father , 4 daughters returning from ocmd a family spokesperson has identified the new jersey family who was killed in friday ' s crash in townsend , delaware , cbs philadelphia reports . the spokesperson identified the father as 61 - year - old audie trinidad . the children were identified as 20 - year - old kaitlyn , 17 - year - old danna and 13 - year - olds melissa and allison .\nstandoff with armed man in dundalk police in baltimore county are in a standoff with an armed man in dundalk .\nviolent 48 hours across baltimore city two people are dead and two others wounded in four separate shootings in baltimore city sunday . that ' s in addition to five more shootings , one fatal , on saturday .\n800 - pound hammerhead shark spotted in ocean city a shark spotted swimming very close to the beach in ocean city is causing a lot of commotion .\narmed man arrested after hours - long standoff with police in dundalk police have arrested a 50 - year - old man after a standoff in dundalk that lasted more than four hours sunday night .\nthis review is the subjective opinion of a tripadvisor member and not of tripadvisor llc .\nwe stopped for taffy and were pleased to find that we could fill a bag with out own assortment and amount . the quality was amazing ! i loved it so much that i counted it as my lunch one day ! it was amazing ! we wanted to try fudge but only wanted the dark chocolate with raspberry and they were out of it the night we wanted to try it but we ended up with dark chocolate raspberry cremes and dark chocolate orange slices . both were good but we wished we could try the fudge . awesome candy store ! way better than competitors on the boardwalk !\nmilk chocolate covered cherries and milk chocolate sea salt caramels are to die for . i love this quaint little stone house chocolate shop .\nwe went to the 5th annual tour of the factory , it was great fun ! wow ! free popcorn samples and a generous goody bag at the end ! as a baltimore resident for 16 years , i ' m embarrassed to say i ' ve never been to this store , but have had their chocolate many times . after this experience , i ' m planning on being a lifelong customer !"]}
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class verdict on their experiences with the company \u2013 and won it a prestigious gold accolade .\nnew for 2018 holidays - why not explore our luxury lodges range ? the ultimate in park holidays uk accommodation , our range of prime location lodges offer innovative roomy design and luxurious fixtures and fittings , perfect for holiday living .\nshorefield holidays ltd are authorised and regulated by the fca no . 688069 . trading as shorefield holidays limited . registered no . 607997 .\nfind caravan and camping breaks at some of the very best holidays parks across the uk , featuring famous names including haven and parkdean resorts .\nthe park is the gateway to great yarmouth and offers great value family holidays and special weekend events .\nchoose a camping and touring park in dorset or somerset for holidays along some of england\u0092s most dramatic coastline .\nit comes in the form of the 2018 feefo gold trusted service award , and means that park holidays uk has now joined a small elite of firms able to boast the honour .\nit will now benefit from the management and marketing input of park holidays uk , and from our exciting investment plans to raise the quality bar even higher ,\nadded clish .\nthe acquisition is the second for park holidays uk since the company was acquired by caledonia investments in november 2013 , and is a continuation of its plans to expand the business further afield .\nmake a holiday home your own , and your holidays become unlimited . we have some beautiful holidays , find the park you love , then the home you ' d love to buy .\nchoose a caravan park in the north east to explore some of the uk ' s most epic and ancient landscapes .\nbroadland sands , suffolk the perfect location for your uk holiday on the east coast .\nsee all 204 reviews of suffolk sands holiday park - park holid . . .\nsea change sussex was represented by bray fox smith , dyer & hobbs and cluttons . park holiday home uk ltd was unrepresented .\nyes , please send me exclusive discounts and special offers by email from breakfree holidays .\nif you ' re a singer , dancer , acrobat or a bit of a comedian this could be your moment of stardom . park holidays uk ' s got talent is a competition open to performers of all ages .\nunforgettable devon holidays are our speciality . whether it ' s family friendly caravan holidays in devon you ' re seeking or a romantic wintertime break in our seaview hot tub lodges , your park holiday wish is our command .\nwe\u2019ve teamed up with the uk\u2019s biggest holiday park operators to bring you a huge choice of camping , motorhome , and touring pitches .\ntony clish , director of park holidays uk , said that the park was a strategic and important addition to the company ' s existing parks portfolio :\nthis has been an extremely successful year for our group with an unprecedented number of holiday home sales and lettings .\ni enjoyed working for park holidays uk very much and if it wasn ' t for changes in my personal life i would continue to work for them . always supported me and allowed me to do a job that i loved .\n22 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays [ pro - rata for part time hrs ] ; all appointments are subject to proof of eligibility to work in the uk ; . . .\na great day out for family and friends with some of the uk\u2019s most exciting water flumes .\nfull , manual uk driving licence . with over 850 stores across the uk and ireland - on high streets , retail parks , and inside sainsbury\u2019s \u2013 there has never been a . . .\nas the uk\u2019s largest holiday park operator , we offer holidays at 71 locations across england , scotland and wales . so , whether you love to getaway to the seaside or unwind in rolling countryside , you\u2019ll find so much to choose from !\nparkdean resorts uk limited t / a parkdean resorts registered in england ( reg . no . 5729719 ) 2nd floor , one gosforth park way , gosforth business park , newcastle upon tyne ne12 8et\ntheir first park was frenchman\u2019s beach at rye in east sussex , which is still a part of the park holidays uk portfolio today ( now called rye harbour ) . the business expanded with other parks in the east sussex and kent area joining the group which became known as cinque ports leisure \u2013 the name being associated with the port towns that helped defend the uk during the napoleonic wars .\nwith 29 caravan holiday parks across the southern uk coastline from devon in the west to suffolk in the east , we are the largest provider of caravan holiday parks in the south of england . we offer great value family uk caravan holidays and short breaks , with a selection of touring and camping holidays too , along with a wide range of static caravan holiday homes and luxury lodges for sale .\nhoseasons is a trading name of vacation rentals ( uk ) ltd . registered in england and wales .\npark holidays offer good camping deals . . sign up to their website to get offers emailed to you . we had half . . .\nfor holidays on some of england\u0092s most dramatic coastline , choose our caravan parks in dorset and somerset .\nenjoy an early summer break with 20 % off all holidays to hoburne naish arriving in july 2018 .\npark holidays founded in 1984 operates 25 holiday parks in the south of england and is the largest holiday park organiser along the south coast . the company also carries out conservation work in the areas around their parks .\nthere\u2019s endless fun to be had at tower park with a splashdown water park , bowling and soft play .\ntime to get out and about ! all of our holiday parks are situated within fantastic areas of local culture just waiting to be explored . with many local attractions offering exclusive deals for park holidays uk guests , you\u2019ll find plenty of purse - friendly days out to keep everyone happy .\ngold winner in the british travel awards for \u201cbest camping & mobile holiday company\u201d , \u201cbest uk holiday parks operator\u201d and \u201c best holiday company for customer services\u201d categories for 2015 , a choice of 24 award winning family holiday parks in some of the uk ' s best coastal , countryside and woodland locations ideal for short breaks and holidays with the kids .\nthe acquisition brings the number of holiday parks within the park holidays group to 25 , all located in southern england from devon in the west to suffolk in the east .\nwhilst this is a park holidays uk site , the caravan was booked via hoseasons and i paid them direct . i booked a dawlish sands gold plus 4 caravan ( sounds very grandeur and up market doesn ' t it ) . the caravan provided was the pits and is worse . . .\nhaven holidays is a trading name of bourne leisure ltd , registered in england and wales , no 04011660 . registered office 1 park lane , hemel hempstead , hertfordshire , hp2 4yl\npark holidays uk are the leading operator of holiday parks in the south of england , with 25 parks in devon , dorset , hampshire , sussex , kent , essex & suffolk . there are used static caravans for sale from around \u00a36 , 995 and luxurious lodges for sale from around \u00a360 , 000 .\npark holidays uk are the leading operator of holiday parks in the south of england , with 23 parks across devon , dorset , hampshire , sussex , kent , essex & suffolk . there are used static caravans for sale from around \u00a36 , 995 and luxurious lodges for sale from around \u00a359 , 000 .\nour holiday season runs between march and november and therefore we cannot take bookings for holidays which fall outside of these dates .\nhi there foxy friends , come and join me and my woodland friends at john fowler holidays for a really magical holiday .\nparkdean is an award winning uk focused holiday park operator with 24 parks : fifteen in the south west of england , six in scotland , two in south wales and one in norfolk .\na story on mobile cocktail business , fancy flutes and why they ' ve been causing quite the stir at various uk events .\ndiscover our camping and touring parks in the north east and explore some of the uk ' s best countryside and wild beaches .\nlocated on one of the uk ' s top surfing beaches and set in the hamlet of croyde , ruda has it all . with golden sands , world class surfing and excellent park facilities .\nin 2007 the company was renamed park holidays uk \u2013 to reflect our expansion away from the kent and east sussex area and the growing holiday and short break aspect of the business . the caledonia group were the main investment group from 2013 and invested strongly within the company in the areas of holiday and holiday home ownership .\nbreakfree holidays has partnered with brittany ferries to offer you a great selection of hand - picked properties in excellent locations across france .\ni absolutely loved working for park holidays , cleaning doesnt sound fun to some people . however i thoroughly enjoyed it . the management is understanding and very helpful , training was supplied if needed also\nas mentioned please note that there are no facilities at this park , they are all located at nearby felixstowe beach holiday park .\n\u2020 guests at suffolk sands are welcome to make full use of all facilities at the neighbouring park of felixstowe beach holiday park .\nwe ' ve teamed up with hundreds of caravan holiday parks across the uk , helping you find the very best details for your holiday .\nself catering holidays devon - holiday park devon - beverley holidays : beverley park * beverley bay * beverley view . our devon holiday parks offer excellent family accommodation with a choice of self catering lodges , caravans , camping and touring . situated in south devon , our family of parks are the ideal place to enjoy the local towns of torquay , paignton and brixham , south devon - the english riviera .\nwhat better way to celebrate the long summer holidays than meeting pj masks\u2019 owletteand gekko who are making their first visit to the park ! the crime - fighting superheroes are sure to be a big hit .\nwould advise either silver or gold caravan as they had parking spaces with them . had to park in car park . . .\nlowestoft is a seaside town with the distinction of being the uk ' s most easterly location . there are glorious beaches with the blue flag award for cleanliness and the town is the entrance to the broads national park .\nbrowse our wide range of holiday parks across the uk . with stunning coastal , lakeside and countryside settings , you\u2019re guaranteed to find your perfect getaway .\nlocated on the water at warsash with views over the solent to cowes on the isle of wight , solent breezes is the perfect park for sailing enthusiasts . \u2018small and friendly\u2019 describes solent breezes and you will receive a very enthusiastic and warm welcome from our park holidays team . the . . .\nwe have something for you whether you ' re looking to camp under canvas or bring along your tourer or motorhome to experience unforgettable touring caravan holidays in devon .\nas well as our sports facilities on site , we run specialist sports sessions during the school holidays so that you can get even more enjoyment out of your holiday .\nour holiday parks have been awarded gold across two categories at the 2017 british travel awards , including best camping & mobile holiday company , and best uk holiday parks operator .\none of the biggest holiday parks in the uk , trecco bay has a blue flag beach right on your doorstep and is jam packed with facilities for all the family .\ndiscount up to 35 % off a national trust holiday cottage booking . work in some of the most beautiful , iconic and unique locations in the uk . . . .\ngood afternoon , the video of the park is used to showcase the park and the nearest local attractions , the water park in the video is at the nearby beach of goodrington sands . it is operated by splashdown quatwest , please . . .\nthe nearby resort of clacton - on - sea is very fashionable , as more people decide to take their holidays in england , and flock to the traditional seaside resorts .\ndiscounted bourne leisure holidays for you , your family and friends . all our team members enjoy a fast paced and high - pressure environment , ensuring that our . . .\nset between dunes and a nature reserve you can enjoy miles of golden sandy beaches from this park . don\u2019t miss the miniature stream train that stops off at park .\ndealing with customers on a daily basis which is my strongest point . answering calls , booking holidays , events and activities . updating social media platforms , dealing with customer complaints .\nthe park has a family friendly clubhouse where you can relax and enjoy the entertainment .\na holiday park with fantastic facilities , and plenty to keep the whole family entertained .\nit\u2019s fun all the way in kent , with fantastic park facilities and great entertainment .\nenjoy the beautiful sea views at this woodland hillside park . overlooking the solent , this park is the perfect spot to watch the boats sail by while the sun sets .\nthis park offers the best of both worlds with the beautiful sea view of the mouth of the thames estuary and the two beaches just a short drive away from park .\ndon ' t go to this park with toddlers , go to its neighbouring parks .\nnew forest activities are the experts in delivering outdoor activities in the wonderful national park .\nmeet endangered animals in this beautiful woodland park in the heart of the new forest .\nremember \u2013 we firmly believe in quality over quantity , so we choose only the very best baby and toddler friendly low cost holidays for you to consider . here at best child friendly holidays , you won\u2019t be bombarded with too much information , only what you need to know . now all you have to do is sit back , relax and book your holiday\u2026\nthank you for posting your review on trip advisor and thank you for your kind words . the whole team here at park holidays work incredibly hard to ensure you create long lasting great memories on your holiday . it is particularly pleasing that you mention the . . .\nyou can now enjoy a glamping break at selected parks across the uk ! ditch the camping stove and tents and enjoy a luxurious break in one of our safari tents or mega pods .\nlocated on the south coast of devon , salcombe boasts some of the best sailing waters in the uk . on land there ' s beaches , galleries , museums and scenic coastal walks .\nwith over 800 stores across the uk and ireland - on high streets , retail parks , and inside sainsbury\u2019s \u2013 there has never been a more exciting time to join our . . .\nharts holiday park is located on the beautiful isle of sheppey . the harts caravan park benefits from sky tv reception and has free wi - fi internet access in the clubhouse .\nlocated in clacton - on - sea this lively park will definitely keep you busy on and off park with sports courts and the sea front pier with a buzzing fun fair .\nfeefo reviews can be found under the\nreviews\ntab on each individual park webpage .\na relaxing park in a stunning countryside setting , with 150 acres of prime fishing lakes .\nchoose a caravan park in scotland and enjoy the raw beauty of east or west coasts .\nthis peaceful park offers stunning sea views and is close to the vibrant town of newquay .\ncarlton meres , suffolk a wonderful holiday park with loads to offer based in sunny suffolk .\nspeak to the booking team at the park . they know their stuff ! !\nour family of holiday parks are all situated just a short stroll from one another on the sunny south devon coast , in the heart of the uk ' s multiple award - winning english riviera .\nguests can comment on any aspect of a company ' s services , from the ease with which a booking can be made to the ways in which staff help make their holidays more memorable .\nbeen going every year for the pass 7 years . always had a lovely time , brilliant service from everyone and always sad to go . thank you beverley holidays for helping build lovely memories .\nbetter still , the english riviera also boasts the highest concentration of blue flag beaches in the uk , all served by a fantastic selection of cafes , restaurants and bars serving delicious local food and drink .\nour child - friendly holiday parks are perfect for kid\u2019s holidays . with so much to keep the young ones entertained , the entire family will be able to relax and enjoy their time at parkdean .\nbunn leisure provides outstanding family holidays at exceptional prices . located along the beautiful south coast in selsey , west sussex , bunn leisure has a mile of tranquil beach front with stunning views and more sunshine than anywhere else in the uk . enjoy all our facilities , activities and our famous live entertainment with fabulous family deals starting from just \u00a3144 , there is no better time to join in the family fun .\na friendly family park in a beautiful countryside setting , just a short drive to the beach .\nco reg no 834652 , liberty court , roundswell business park , barnstaple , devon . ex31 3tl\nbritain ' s largest outdoor water park with flume rides and spectacular views of the english riviera .\n* please note , our dog - friendly park is beverley bay . dogs are not permitted on beverley park or view . some facilities are high season only and may incur a small charge .\ngreat park , great atmosphere and great choice for our holiday home . thank you .\na refurbished clubhouse and modern indoor swimming pool make harts the perfect park to visit this year .\n46 . 2 inclusive of holiday entitlement . mrs nicki berry , queen\u2019s park primary school , brighton , bn2 0bn . queen\u2019s park is a happy , successful , inclusive school in . . .\nif you ' ve ever wanted a beautiful holiday home of your own then these are the parks for you . choose from stunning locations around the uk and escape to the coast whenever you feel like it .\nthe business continued to grow and in 2001 made a major leap forward when 11 parks were bought from haven holidays . these parks stretched from sandhills in dorset to felixstowe beach and suffolk sands in suffolk .\nkent is a champion of the growing trend for craft ale , with tiny micropubs serving wonderful ales in all sorts of curious locations across the region . read about them on the breakfree holidays blog : urltoken\nwe ' ve teamed up with hundreds of local , uk attractions in the areas of our holiday parks to give our bookers bargain entry to some great attractions . click here to find out what offers are available .\nchoose from our wide range of accommodation from hot tub lodges and cosy holiday caravans , to dog - friendly caravans * , touring caravan holidays and camping in devon , with our parks enjoying unrivalled sea views .\n* pet friendly offer excludes promotional bookings . new bookings only and a maximum of two pets per unit of accommodation ( for touring bookings please call 0343 178 7077 to arrange more than two pets ) . offer available on dates arriving 1st june - 19th july and dates from 9th - 30th september 2018 only . park holidays uk reserve the right to withdraw this offer at any time . please note pets are only allowed in designated pet friendly bronze , silver , gold , platinum and lodge accommodation . terms and conditions apply .\nchoose a caravan park in wales for great beaches , cutting - edge attractions and fascinating seaside towns .\nthis holiday park is on the edge of a sandy beach with magnificent views over the dornoch firth .\nunwind amongst the stunning countryside surroundings of this park . perfectly positioned between great yarmouth and gorleston beach .\n- your choice of holiday park from the above . all t & cs can be found here :\nbirchington vale , kent birchington vale is a relaxing holiday park set in 100 acres of kent countryside .\n90 acre wild animal park , containing the world ' s largest group of gorillas in human care .\nbunn leisure is proud to be the holiday park of the year for 2009 , 2010 and 2011 .\nstay at a camping or touring park in yorkshire and enjoy award - winning beaches and epic countryside .\nhome to more tourist attractions than any other seaside resort in the uk , our unique setting in south devon is famed for its mild climate which makes the area perfect for those in search of sun and warm temperatures .\nwith advanced searching , free company accounts and comprehensive credit reports across 11 countries , company check is the uk ' s most used online business data provider , delivering 107 million reports to over 22 million visitors in 2017 alone .\nvoted best tourism event by visitengland and voted one of the ten best air shows in the world by usa today , the bournemouth air festival is the uk\u2019s biggest , best and free aviation festival . less than 30 mins away\nall of our parks have been awarded \u2018approved holiday park\u2019 status by the national caravan council ( ncc ) .\nstay at a caravan park in suffolk and enjoy the region ' s big beaches and superb seaside towns .\nchoose a caravan park in sussex to explore this fascinating region , from chichester to brighton to historic hastings .\na fabulous adventure park with exhilerating rides , an incredible zoo - in - a - farm and more .\nexplore three miles of beautiful beaches and admire the views of the isle of wight at this tranquil park .\nthis quaint park offers great views over the blackwater estuary and the red sails of the old thames barges .\nchoose a camping or touring park in kent to explore the delightful region known as the garden of england .\ngood afternoon , the video of the park is used to showcase the park and the nearest local attractions , the water park in the video is at the nearby beach of goodrington sands . it is operated by splashdown quatwest , please visit operators website for a full list of pricing . waterside does only have an outdoor swimming pool and is a superb place to be especially when the sun is shinning . however if you book directly with waterside and park holidays you can use your entertainment passes to visit our sister parks , rivera bay and landscove where you can also make full use of the outdoor and indoor swimming pools they have to offer . hope this helps\nplans for a 70 pitch caravan park in essex have been rejected by the local council for a second time .\nseawick holiday park near clacton - on - sea is the perfect location for a fun - filled family holiday .\na relaxing country park close to a cute seafront , you can\u2019t go wrong with a holiday home in hampshire .\nnearest beach - pebbly beach access from park , sandy beach hill head ( approx . 2 miles ) nearest town - warsash ( 2 miles ) address solent breezes holiday park hook lane , warsash nr southampton hants , so31 9hg\nwhere : paultons park when : 1 st \u2013 23 rd december 2018 cost : included in normal admission fee .\nbunn leisure embraces the holiday park \u2013 holiday home ownership consumer code of practice , offering customers peace of mind .\nwe\u2019re delighted to introduce parkdean resorts , bringing you the best choice of location across the uk . look out for parks across yorkshire , the isle of wight , norfolk & lincolnshire , northumberland & county durham and essex . there\u2019s something for everyone !\nhandy helper with bank holiday dates , access to your local school holiday dates and the opening dates for each park .\na lively park situated on a picturesque hillside setting , with seaside resorts torbay , brixham and paignton all close by .\nthis beautiful woodland park between weymouth and dorchester has plenty to keep everyone happy including a 110 metre snowflex ski slope .\nthis holiday park is just steps from the beach that stretches for over two miles with views overlooking the solway firth .\nlocated right on the seafront , this park has great views across morecambe and is just 10 minute drive from heysham .\nhampshire ' s hayling island is wonderfully diverse and enjoyed by golfers , garden lovers and theme park thrill seekers alike .\nfrom newborns to 14 year olds , the park team are on hand to help entertain your kids throughout the day .\nstay at a camping or touring park in lincolnshire to discover the famous seaside resorts of skegness , mablethorpe and cleethorpes .\ndrop in to a camping or touring park in norfolk and enjoy giant beaches , pretty villages and smart seaside resorts .\n\u201cexcellent holiday park , lovely friendly helpful staff . great location . lots to do for all of the family . \u201d\ni am so very very sad to have had the worst experience at this holiday camp with park holidays company . we turnt up , found out we were missing bedding ! ! we phoned up at 3pm was promised bedding - none arrived ! we phoned up 4pm was told noone passed on that message and was promised bedding - none arrived ! we phoned . . .\ngood afternoon , thank you for your recent enquiry . our entertainment varies on park as to the time of year , we are only a small cosy park but we still offer all guests evening entertainment along with activities during the . . .\nthe county with landscapes that inspired constable also has one of england ' s longest coastlines with excellent beaches that have earned their blue flag awards for cleanliness and quality , and seaside resorts that will fill you with nostalgia for the holidays of your childhood .\nbook a break at a caravan park in kent and discover why this pretty region is known as the garden of england .\nonly half the park has been demolished and currently . the complex is still the same at the moment but it is ongoing\nenjoy spectacular cliff top views at sandy bay , and a beautiful beach directly accessible from the park over the rock pools .\non a scenic headland , church point is the ideal place to relax and unwind . simplicity is key at this park .\nyou will benefit from all the home from home comforts plus some great country club style park facilities right on your doorstep .\nnot all holiday guests crave big entertainment venues , bars restaurants and swimming pools . if you prefer an attractive holiday park in a great location by the sea , where peace and quiet is in abundance then this park will be the perfect escape .\nall offers are subject to availability , apply to new bookings only and cannot be combined with any other offer or discount and must be booked direct with breakfree holidays . standard brochure terms apply for each operator . standard operator terms and conditions apply to all bookings .\ngood afternoon , thank you for your recent enquiry . our entertainment varies on park as to the time of year , we are only a small cosy park but we still offer all guests evening entertainment along with activities during the day . please feel free to contact the park directly we will be more than happy to assist you further . we hope you enjoy your break with us\nit will also be re - christened birchington vale holiday park to reflect its location in 100 acres of tranquil north kent countryside .\na caravan park in lincolnshire is the perfect start point for lapping up the famous seaside resorts of skegness , mablethorpe and cleethorpes .\nhow far away is this park from other facilities e . g . a pub or village ? ? thanks in anticipation . janetr7\nst osyth beach holiday park near clacton - on - sea - a breath of fresh , salty air on the essex coast .\nif you like relaxing by the sea and watching the boats and ships sail by , then you\u2019ll love solent breezes holiday park .\nhead to a camping or touring park in the north west or lake district for bright lights , adventure and amazing scenery . .\nthere\u201a\u00e4\u00f4s no need to book or wait for your next holiday . you can own your own holiday home in your favourite park .\nright on bunn leisure ' s mile - long beach , west sands is our largest & liveliest park at our location in selsey . or just a sort ride away on our free bus , chill out and relax at one of our more intimate parks such as green lawns , white horse park and our warner farm camping & touring park . bunn leisure really has got something for everyone !\nthank you andyavent for your disappointing review . please accept our sincere apologies for the disruption to facilities on park following the unfortunate fire where we lost the reception building , we did offer guests the use of the launderette and shop at our sister park . . .\nthank you so much for your positive review of our park which will help future guests evaluate our park . i will pass on your very kind comments to the team who all work incredibly hard to ensure you create long lasting great memories during your . . .\nso much to see and do ! with plenty to do both on and off the park , you will never be bored ! enjoy a great choice of facilities , park entertainment at nearby felixstowe beach , great days out and local events for the whole family .\nstay at a caravan park in norfolk and enjoy miles of giant beaches , pretty villages , traditional market towns and kitsch seaside resorts .\nstay at a caravan park in yorkshire to enjoy award - winning beaches and epic countryside , with plenty of fascinating attractions thrown in .\na superb family holiday park , just a few miles from newquay , set in 184 acres of stunning countryside with 13 tranquil lakes .\nsituated between lowestoft and the popular seaside resort of southwold , this park sits directly opposite the beach , perfect for long coastal walks .\ni think they are because it ' s mainly a residential park . personally i wouldn ' t entertain ever going back there again .\nbeverley holidays is a family run group of holiday parks located in the heart of the english riviera on the south devon coast . voted one of the top family holiday parks in britain at the british travel awards 2017 , we ' ve been creating happy holiday memories for 60 years .\nhave just spent another weekend here at harts . and can honestly say we have found this caravan park to be a lovely relaxing site to be on . we stayed in a platinum caravan which was at the top of the park over looking open fields . . . .\njust got back from felixstowe beach holiday park , had a fantastic midweek break stayed in gold plus caravan , lovely and clean , even had a walk in wardrobe . staff friendly and helpful . the park could do with a refurbishment in places , and better . . .\nwe visited the holiday park and got a shock the only park there only had 1 baby swing a zip wire that was broke and some climbing frames , the swimming pool was dirty there was hardly any entertainment the caravan itself wasn ' t too bad but . . .\ngreat yarmouth , just over the county border in norfolk , is one of the uk ' s most popular seaside resorts , with impressive sandy beaches and two piers hosting family shows . the famous golden mile is packed with shops , attractions and entertainment , and the pleasure beach has thrilling rides .\nget your dream luxury lodge holiday home at jurassic retreat in burton bradstock , just a 5 minute walk from burton beach on the jurassic coast . with a range of lodges and pitches available and a 35 year licence , you can take unlimited holidays during a 10 . 5 month season .\nriviera bay enjoys stunning views out to sea and boasts some of our best facilities , the perfect combination for a traditional family holiday park .\nthank you julesgoldee for taking the time to leave your review of waterside . we have approximately 60 rental units on park , but being a very popular summer destination these dates sell out fast . we do indeed have many privately owned units on park , some may . . .\nset on top of a hill near the village of clovelly which overlooks fantastic views of the north devon coast this park boasts beautiful scenery .\nthe countryside location of this ayrshire park is perfect for exploring the region . with sandy beaches of coast nearby , there\u2019s something for everyone .\nthis stunning park has everything you need for a relaxing family break - right at the heart of the fabulous resort town of great yarmouth .\nthis peaceful park located in the middle of lovely essex countryside is the perfect tranquil escape with the fun of the seaside close by . .\nwell what a wonderful park from beginning to end . from arriving and the cleanliness and welcome of all the ground staff and people who live and stay on the park . to reception and the laugh and pleasantry . on to the platinum caravan that was superb , . . .\nwhy go to a festival when we can bring a festival to you ? our party in the park is brand new for summer 2018 .\nshot from 2016 taken at our lovely chichester lakeside holiday park . this is just one of 10 large , beautiful lakes - perfect for fishing\n* for full information regarding fishing please contact the park directly using the\ncontact us\nbutton at the top right of this page .\nif you love watching or taking part in two - wheeled extreme sports , then we have just the event for you . lee musselwhite , professional bmx flatland rider and current uk flatland champion , will be coming to a selection of our parks during 2018 for a series of stunt displays and workshops .\nwith loads of space for kids to play and a wonderful beach front , our friendly holiday park has a host of fantastic holiday features to enrich your stay . you can have a great time here at pevensey bay holiday park with facilities for your jet ski and boating equipment too .\nthe village of birchington is set alongside four picturesque sandy bays , all easily accessed from the park and providing activities such as sailing and windsurfing .\nthis park is close to all the action of newquay , has 11 beaches close by and even has 3 outdoor swimming pools to choose from .\nthis small and friendly park is situated on the picturesque lune estuary . the quaint village of glasson dock features a yacht marina and beautiful harbour .\nno rental statics are too far from the park\nhub\nand all are very close to the seawall which is . . .\nbook a break at a camping or touring park in suffolk and make the most of the region ' s big beaches and superb seaside towns .\nour 11 amazing uk holiday parks offer fantastic locations along with facilities to suit the whole family . we\u2019ve added water walking zorbs at 6 of our biggest parks , new sports facilities , play areas for the kids to let off steam and hot tubs in selected lodges so mum and dad can unwind and relax .\nhere at john fowler holiday parks you can rest assured that you are getting the best from our holiday deals in the uk . with our long established name in the business , we can promise that our devon , cornwall and somerset holiday parks give the whole family fantastic holiday breaks , and all at super prices .\ndownload and view our 2018 holiday brochure to find out everything you need to know about holidays on the dorset coast , our 5 holiday parks and our range of accommodation \u2013 lodges , bell tents , safari tents , camping pods , caravans , apartments , bungalows and pitches for camping , touring caravans and motorhomes .\nat shorefield , we\u2019ve been providing unforgettable family holidays since 1958 . from luxury weekend self - catering breaks to camping & touring under the stars ; explore our holiday parks across the new forest , hampshire and dorset . with our fantastic accommodation , a shorefield holiday is sure to be the perfect one for you .\nset just one mile from looe harbour this pretty park is the perfect base to explore south east cornwall and discover tales of smugglers at nearby polperro .\nexplore the rugged jurassic coastline this park has to offer and lounge on the stunning golden sands of west bay beach which is right on your doorstep .\nthis lively family park is set in a wooded location close to poole and bournemouth and is packed full of great facilities to make the most of .\ntake a load off at this park , situated near hunstanton you can explore the nearby sand and shingle beach or relax with a spot of birdwatching .\nsituated near skegness , this stunning park gives you that special feeling as soon as you arrive from the stunning entrance with its water features and lakes .\nif using as a base then bronze is ideal for you but if you are spending time on the park then an upgrade . . .\nthe sunny , mild climate and stunning coast surrounding our devon holiday parks have customers coming back year after year ! in cornwall , the turquoise sea\u2019s and golden sandy bays offer adrenaline junkies the chance to surf or coasteer , whilst others prefer to take in the outstanding natural beauty on a coastal walk . somerset presents its historic towns and villages to explore with the whole family . the protected landscapes , wild moorlands and ancient woodlands will give you your best uk holiday park memories !\nvisit birchington vale , a relaxing holiday park set in 100 acres of glorious kent countryside . this beautiful and friendly park is located just a few minutes\u0092 drive from the north kent coast which boasts miles of golden sandy beaches to explore , along with popular seaside resorts such as margate and westgate on sea .\nsituated amidst beautiful cornish countryside overlooking the sea and famous beauty spot of widemouth bay , our caravan park offers over 50 acres to roam in and enjoy .\nthe merger creates a truly national holiday park operator offering a range of accommodation to suit everyone from scotland to the south coast , or norfolk to cornwall .\nrelax in one of lakelands most beautiful valleys at this holiday park . this is the perfect retreat for climbers , walkers and many more adventurous outdoor activities !\nenjoy the better of two worlds at this park , from stunning countryside to the cobbled streets of norwich , and explore the stunning views from burgh castle .\npaultons family theme park in hampshire , on the edge of the new forest , offers a great family day out with over 50 different attractions and rides .\nmartello beach , essex set by a spectacular stretch of sandy coastline that runs for 7 miles , martello beach holiday park is the perfect seaside holiday location .\nthis park is located right on the beach between the popular seaside resorts of whitstable and herne bay . with only the promenade separating the park from the sea , there is access to miles of coastal paths to enjoy . the park ' s facilities are centred around the entertainment complex with exciting shows and activities most nights . the park is also ideal for sailing and water - sports enthusiasts , or if you prefer to stay on park we have a modern and heated outdoor leisure pool . with so many places to visit in the local area , you will probably want to spend most days touring\nthe garden of england\n; famous castles , fishing ports , cathedral cities and dramatic coastal scenery are all within a short drive from seaview . a great park in a stunning seafront location on the north kent coast , seaview is great for creating holiday memories , and a place that you will want to visit again and again .\nwith its well - stocked fishing lakes , tranquil location and abundance of leisure facilities , carlton meres holiday park is an ideal place for your family holiday .\nstep right onto the sand at this scenic park . set near the gwendreath fach estuary you can enjoy the beautiful sights of stunning waterways and the welsh hills .\nenjoy cliff top views that look over bridlington and flamborough head . this park is just a two minute stroll away from the beach \u2013 perfect for beach lovers !\nenjoy all the sandy beaches and sizzling entertainment ! the beautiful scrathby beach is just a short stroll away from park so take a dip in cool sea water .\nwe may only offer one park in hampshire , but it ' s certainly one of the best around . solent breezes - why not visit this holiday season ?\nwhatever you choose , we know that you will love broadland sands holiday park and all that it has to offer . we look forward to welcoming you soon !\nthe gated park also has a special appeal to anglers with a raft of different species including carp of up to 40 lbs , and regular fishing tournaments * .\n44 inclusive of holiday entitlement . balfour primary school is a thriving and vibrant school at the heart of the surrenden campus serving the preston park , . . .\nit\u2019s showtime ! as a guest at suffolk sands , you have full access to our entertainment program at our neighbouring park felixstowe beach . there is toe - tappingly good family entertainment on offer everyday , from fantastic celebrations of west end musicals to loopy\u2019s kids club for the little ones . check the park page for more details ."]}
{"id": 55250, "summary": [{"text": "national chiao tung university ( nctu ; chinese : \u570b\u7acb\u4ea4\u901a\u5927\u5b78 ) is one of taiwan 's leading public research universities located in hsinchu , taiwan .", "topic": 38}, {"text": "nctu was founded in xujiahui , shanghai as nanyang public school ( \u5357\u6d0b\u516c\u5b78 ) by sheng xuanhuai in 1896 .", "topic": 32}, {"text": "after the chinese civil war , nctu was re-established in hsinchu by former chiao tung university faculty and alumni members in 1958 .", "topic": 29}, {"text": "national chiao tung university is considered one of the most selective schools in taiwan . ", "topic": 2}], "title": "national chiao tung university", "paragraphs": ["aacsb continuous improvement review peer review team visit to college of management , national chiao tung university college of management , national chiao tung . . .\nnational chiao tung university [ 15 ] - a large university offering a high standard of education .\nnational chiao tung university ( nctu ) was established in the suburbs of shanghai in 1896 .\nbackground : ph . d . in computer engineering , national chiao tung univ .\ncopyright \u00a9 2018 national chiao tung university college of management all rights reserved . designed by e - show\ncopyright ( c ) 2013 national chiao tung university institute of business & management all rights reserved . webmaster daniel\nthe national chiao tung university comprises a total of nine colleges which provide students with different disciplines . the campuses offer so many different studies and degrees which make the national chiao tung university one of the biggest universities in taiwan in regards to the courses and discipline offered . the nine colleges of the national chiao tung university are :\nthe top 10 taiwan universities that made it into the rankings are as follows : national taiwan university ( with 35 subjects ) , national cheng kung university ( 21 ) , national tsing hua university ( 17 ) , national chiao tung university ( 15 ) , national sun yat - sen university ( 13 ) , national taiwan university of science and technology ( 11 ) , national chengchi university ( 11 ) , national taiwan normal university ( 9 ) , national central university ( 8 ) , and national chung hsing university ( 8 ) .\nlih - shyang chen ( ministry of education ) hang - ming . chen ( national taiwan university ) cheng - chin chiang ( ccl / itri ) zen chen ( national chiao tung university ) chu - song chen ( academic sinica , taiwan ) y . t . ching ( national chiao tung university ) b . s . chung ( chung yuan university ) chin - shyurng fahn ( national taiwan university of technology ) jiung - yao huang ( tamkang university ) yuan kang ( chung yuan christian university ) hao - ren ke ( national chiao tung university ) tong yee lee ( national cheng hong university ) chung - nan lee ( national sun yat - sen university ) c . m . wang ( national chung hsing university )\nfounded in 1896 , national chiao tung university ( nctu ) in taiwan is one of the oldest chinese universities introduced under the western education system .\nchiao tung university was founded in 1896 ( the 22nd year of the kuanghsu era of the ching dynasty ) . the school\u2019s original name was nanyangcollege . in 1912 , it was renamed the shanghai vocational college of higher education . in 1921 , it was renamed again chiao tung university . and in 1937 , it was renamed once more national chiao tung university ( nctu ) .\nchiao tung university was founded in 1896 ( the 22 nd year of the kuanghsu era of the ching dynasty ) . the school\u2019s original name was nanyangcollege . in 1912 , it was renamed the shanghai vocational college of higher education . in 1921 , it was renamed again chiao tung university . and in 1937 , it was renamed once more national chiao tung university ( nctu ) .\ntohoku university has established its 13th overseas liaison office at one of taiwan ' s leading universities , national chiao tung university ( nctu ) , which is based in hsinchu city .\nin march , a group from our micro - and nanoelectronics section took part in a bilateral workshop at national chiao tung university ( nctu ) in taiwan .\nnational chiao tung university was originally founded in shanghai , china before the civil war but as the civil war started , the alumni moved to taiwan and so did the university . since then it has been located in hsinchu province in taiwan . national chiao tung university is said to be the leading public research university in taiwan . it has currently been ranked the 3rd best university of taiwan .\nthe national chiao tung university has a variety of major disciplines and it holds the significant edge in them over the other universities in the country and outside taiwan . the university \u2019s applied chemistry is one of the famous disciplines of the university , and it is said that the national chiao tung university employs up to 15 - 20 professors in the discipline of applied chemistry .\ndean of office of international affairs , cynthia zoubir , at kedge business school france visiting national chiao tung university dean of office of international affairs , . . .\nas for the top 100 universities in each subject , the figures are as follows : national taiwan university ( with 32 subjects listed in the rankings ) , national tsing hua university ( 8 ) , national cheng kung university ( 4 ) , national taiwan university of science and technology ( 2 ) , national taiwan normal university ( 2 ) , national chengchi university ( 2 ) , national yang - ming university ( 1 ) and taipei medical university ( 1 ) .\na total of 21 subjects offered at taiwan universities were ranked in the top 50 , the same number as last year . national taiwan university boasts 18 among these 21 subjects . the others include national chiao tung university ( electrical & electronic engineering ) , national tsing hua university ( electrical & electronic engineering ) and national taiwan normal university ( education ) .\n20 . national chiao tung university \u2014 located in hsinchu , taiwan , chiao tung has been home to several nobel prize winners , including yuan t . lee , who was awarded the 1986 nobel prize in chemistry . it just pipped wuhan with 41 . 3 points overall .\nnational chiao tung university , 1001 university road . tel : + 886 3 513 - 1231 . fax : + 886 3 572 - 1431 e - mail : [ email protected ] [ 12 ]\nnational chiao tung university ( nctu ) has 11 colleges that offer postgraduate degrees allowing students to develop an advanced program of study that meets their specific academic and professional disciplines .\ndisclaimer : this university profile has not been officially reviewed and updated by national chiao tung university ' s representatives yet ; we cannot guarantee the accuracy of all the above university information . please visit the official website of national chiao tung university to make sure the university information provided is up - to - date . the unirank university ranking \u2122 is not an academic ranking and should not be adopted as the main criteria for selecting a higher education organization where to enroll .\neducational background university of minnesota , twin cities usa department of materials science and engineering ph . d department of material science and engineering , national tsing hua university , hsinchu , taiwan ( 1973 - 1977 ) \u200b experience dean of international college of semiconductor technology ( 2014 - present ) head of nctu - tsmc research center , national chiao tung university , taiwan ( 2013 - present ) dean of research and development , national chiao tung university , taiwan ( 2011 - present ) associate dean of engineering school nctu ( 2009 - 2011 ) professor , jointly appointed , departments of material science and engineering / electronics engineering , national chiao tung university , taiwan ( 2008 - present ) chairman , department of material science and engineering , national chiao tung university , taiwan ( 2003 - 2007 ) ceo , international office , national chiao tung university , taiwan ( 2002 - 2004 ) professor , department of material science and engineering , national chiao tung university , taiwan ( 1999 - present ) general manager , hexawave inc , taiwan ( 1997 - 1999 ) member of technical staff , comsat laboratory , usa ( 1988 - 1990 ) member of technical staff , unisys corporation , usa ( 1985 - 1988 )\nnational chiao tung university is situated at the hub of taiwan \u2019s it industry i . e . hsinchu science park which makes it the best place for advancements in technology as well as academic growth . apart from that , national chiao tung university has distinguished alumni and two - thirds of them are employed with the park at the post of ceo or general manager .\nthe institute of business and management , national chiao tung university , invites applications for a tenure track appointment at the rank of assistant professor and above in the area of digital marketing .\nthe national chiao tung university along with focusing on the academics has a great focus on extracurricular activities and sports . the university is known for its well - engineered sports arena which is open to all the students because the national chiao tung university believes that it is not only the mind which should be exercised but the body as well . apart from that , the university has different societies which help students mix with each other and get familiar with the university\u2019s norms and culture .\nthe institute of business and management , national chiao tung university , invites applications for a tenure track appointment at the rank of assistant professor and above in the area of digital marketing . - nctu college of management\nassociate professor ph . d . , national chiao tung university , taiwan ( r . o . c . ) cmos imaging sensor ic\u3001analog front end ( afe ) \u3001smart sensor with image application\u3001analog & mixed - mode ic\n10 . national taiwan university \u2014 based in the capital , taipei , national taiwan university , scored 49 . 8 overall , ranking highly for citations , research and teaching .\nfast document delivery service among 7 universities\uff1a ncku library has teamed up with the libraries of the national sun yat - sen university\u3001national chung cheng university\u3001national chung hsing university\u3001 national chiao tung universiy \u3001national chengchi university and the kaohsiung medical university to provide fast interlibrary copying services . the charge is ntd $ 3 per page without service charge , and the turnaround time is about 3 working days whereas most of the requests would be filled within 24 hours . ( normally , requests are charged ntd $ 5 per page for copying with service charge and the turnaround time is about 3 - 5 working days . )\nnational tsing hua university [ 14 ] - a large and prestigious university - specialties include electrical engineering , physical sciences and humanities .\nengineering at the national chiao tung university is also ranked as one of the top engineerings majors in asia , with current ranking in the top 10 . the university also for this matter pays a lot of attention to this field and is striving to make it the best in asia . the field of computer science is also one the best fields offered by the national chiao tung university . it is ranked 21st in the computer science field worldwide which shows the quality of education and academics they are providing in the field .\nassociate professor ph . d . , national chiao tung university , taiwan ; m . s . , penn state university ( u . s . a . ) memory circuit design , low - power & low - voltage circuit designs , nano - scale circuit designs , design for manufacturing\nthe institute of business and management , national chiao tung university , invites applications for a tenure track appointment at the rank of assistant professor and above in the area of digital marketing . successful candidates will have expertise in one or more of the following areas :\nnational chiao tung university eecs undergraduate honors program\nis a pioneer in undergraduate interdisciplinary education in taiwan . this program creates a flexible and creative study environment in the eecs area and it is an important step nctu strives to enhance its higher education quality .\nthe international students who come to the national chiao tung university are never disappointed by the hospitality and the services provided by the university . for a university of this stature , it becomes necessary to do so to make its way outside of asia as well and in the whole world . the university offers different scholarships for international students , and they also provide accommodation facilities for the students .\nimportant : please contact or visit the official website of national chiao tung university for detailed information on areas of study and degree levels currently offered ; the above unirank degree / study matrix \u2122 is indicative only and may not be up - to - date or complete .\nnational chiao tung university ( nctu ) is one of taiwan\u2019s leading research universities especially in term of science and technology . their engineering and computer science departments are the largest , most notable , and highest achieving research faculties in taiwan . they have been named among the world\u2019s top 50 university in term of computer science .\nnational chiao tung university is a research university in hsinchu , taiwan . it is particularly well known for its research and teaching in electrical engineering , computer science , and business administration . there ten faculties with 4 , 786 students currently and 7 , 505 post graduates . in the qs university rankings it ' s in 30th place in asia and the second best university in taiwan . it is also a strong supporter for collaboration between university and industry .\nthe nsrrc , with an area of 14 hectares , is located in the northwest corner of hsinchu science park ; about 70 km south of taipei and 45 - minute drive from taoyuan international airport ( tpe ) . several research institutes are clustered nearby , such as the national tsing hua university , the national chiao tung university , the industrial technology research institute ( itri ) , etc .\n1 , ling tung rd . , taichung , 40852 , taiwan , r . o . c tel\uff1a ( 04 ) 2389 - 2088 # 2521 ~ 23 mail to\uff1a daphne @ urltoken copyright \u00a9 ling tung university library\nthe shuttle bus runs between national tsing hua university ( nthu ) and nsrrc monday through friday , except holidays .\nestablished in 1958 , national chiao tung university is a non - profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of hsinchu ( population range of 250 , 000 - 499 , 999 inhabitants ) , hsinchu county . officially accredited and / or recognized by the ministry of education , republic of china ( taiwan ) , national chiao tung university ( nctu ) is a large ( unirank enrollment range : 10 , 000 - 14 , 999 students ) coeducational higher education institution . national chiao tung university ( nctu ) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees , master degrees , doctorate degrees in several areas of study . see the unirank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details . this 60 years old higher - education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations . international applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment .\ndate tree near national tsing hua university is a vegetarian restaurant offering meals from as cheap as nt $ 50 up .\nimportant : please contact or visit the official website of national chiao tung university for detailed information on facilities and services provided , including the type of scholarships and other financial aids offered to local or international students ; the information above is indicative only and may not be complete or up - to - date .\non 13 june 2016 a delegation from national chiao tung university ( taiwan ) headed by its president prof . m . frank chang was welcomed at campus group t in leuven by prof . kris willems , dean of the faculty of engineering technology and prof . koen eneman , campus chair of campus group t .\n( nctu ; chinese : \u570b\u7acb\u4ea4\u901a\u5927\u5b78 ; pinyin : gu\u00f3l\u00ec ji\u0101ot\u014dng d\u00e0xu\u00e9 ) is one of . . . . . . il war , nctu was re - established in hsinchu by former chiao tung\nimportant : admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by areas of study , degree level , student nationality or residence and other criteria . please contact the appropriate national chiao tung university ' s admission office for detailed information on a specific admission selection policy and acceptance rate ; the above university admission information is indicative only and may not be complete or up - to - date .\nqs released its world university rankings by subject today . national taiwan university is the top performer in taiwan , with 35 subjects on the ranking lists . image : united daily news group\nin gueiren district , there are schools of different levels and different disciplines . in addition to the national hsin - feng senior high school , there are the chang jung christian university , the aeronautics and astronautics laboratory of national cheng kung university , and the college of photonics of the national chiao tung university , making the district the central educational area in tainan . apart from education , the district library and the tainan cultural center gueiren has launch cooperative events with schools of all levels to promote various cultural and art activities to create a cultural and educational environment enjoyed by the students and the general public .\nthe business administration field at the university is one of the finest in asia and is ranked as the fifth best throughout asia . the national chiao tung university has produced business executives of top class , who are working throughout the world at some top positions in different countries . they have students in business management from countries and continents like north and south america , europe and asia every year .\nat chiangmengru @ urltoken / or mailed to the following address : search committee the department of applied chemistry national chiao tung university room 422 , science building 2 , 1001 ta hsueh road hsinchu , taiwan 30010 , roc . phone : + 886 - 3 - 513 - 1521 # 56501 fax : + 886 - 3 - 572 - 3764 .\ncollege of engineering , college of electrical engineering , college of management , college of computer science , college of science , college of biological science and technologies , college of humanities and social sciences , college of hakka studies , school of law , centre for general education , chalmers international taiwan office , and national chiao tung university europe at chalmers .\nprofessor ph . d . , national tsing hua university , hsinchu , taiwan , r . o . c . , memory\u3001power devices\u3001cmos devices\n( \u6de1\u6c5f\u5927\u5b78 ) national defense univers . . . . . . department . taiwan\nqs released its world university rankings by subject 2016 today , highlighting the world\u2019s top universities in 42 subjects . of all universities and colleges in taiwan , the subject of electrical & electronic engineering at national taiwan university performed the best , ranking 23rd , followed by the subject of chemistry , also at national taiwan university , ranking 29th .\neditors : briankle g . chang , university of massachusetts amherst zachary j . mcdowell , university of illinois at chicago\non the 1 st of may 2017 , 5 delegates from department of biological science and technology , the ee - cs international graduate program , the college of science and the institute of bioinformatics and systems biology , national chiao tung university , taiwan led by prof . dr . chung - ping chung , associate dean of college of computer science were warm welcomed by\nfumihito arai ( nagoya university ) stephen r . ellis ( nasa ) toshio fukuda ( nagoya university ) yukio fukui ( aist , miti ) mark green ( university of alberta ) hiroshi harashima ( university of tokyo ) michitaka hirose ( university of tokyo ) kouichi hirota ( toyohasi institute of technology ) larry hodges ( georgia institute of technology ) tohru ifukube ( hokkaido university ) yasushi ikei ( tokyo metropolitan institute of technology ) takayuki itoh ( nhk ) hiroo iwata ( tsukuba university ) youichirou kawaguchi ( tokyo university ) ryugo kijima ( gifu university ) fumio kishino ( osaka university ) yoshifumi kitamura ( osaka university ) kiyoshi kiyokawa ( crl ) myron krueger ( artificial reality ) kun - pyo lee ( kaist ) pei - suei lee ( chung yuan christian university ) tong yee lee ( national cheng kong university ) carl loeffler ( cmu ) taro maeda ( university of tokyo ) tadao maekawa ( atr ) tsutomu miyasato ( atr ) ryo mochizuki ( nhk engineering ) ryohei nakatsu ( atr ) emi nishina ( national institute of multimedia education ) haruo noma ( atr ) jyunji nomura ( matushita electric works , ltd . ) tetsurou ogi ( university of tokyo ) yuichi ohta ( tsukuba university ) jyun ohya ( atr ) takeo ojika ( gifu university ) ming ouhyoung ( national taiwan university ) jong - il park ( han yang university ) makoto sato ( tokyo institute of technology ) kosuke sato ( osaka university ) s . k . semwal ( university of colorado ) zen - chung shih ( national chiao tung university ) harry shum ( microsoft research china ) robert stone ( virtual presence ltd . ) susumu tachi ( university of tokyo ) takashi takeda ( nagasaki institute of applied science ) haruo takemura ( naist ) daniel thalmann ( swiss federal institute of technology ) hiroyuki yamamoto ( mr system lab . inc . ) juri yamashita ( aist , miti ) yasuyuki yanagida ( university of tokyo ) hiroaki yano ( tsukuba university ) shigeki yokoi ( nagoya university ) yasuyoshi yokokouji ( kyoto university ) naokazu yokoya ( naist ) david zeltzer ( sernoff corporation ) zhengyou zhang ( microsoft research ) michael zyda ( nps )\n\u00a9 national cheng kung university library . | no . 1 , university road , tainan 701 , taiwan | tel\uff1a ( 06 ) 275 - 7575 ext . 65760 fax\uff1a ( 06 ) 237 - 8232\nnational chiao tung university ( nctu ) was originally founded in shanghai in 1896 under the name of nanyang college , and it shares the same origin as the jiaotong universities in mainland china . in 1958 , nctu was re - established in hsinchu , taiwan . the university has been the forerunner of science and technology . subsequently , it has laid a firm foundation for the hsinchu science park ( hsp ) , the \u201csilicon valley\u201d of taiwan .\nassociate professor ph . d . , national tsing hua university , taiwan , r . o . c . , image / signal processing , visual communication\n19 . national research nuclear university \u2013 based in moscow , the university used to be a strategic nuclear facility before opening up to international students in the 2000s . it achieved a score of 41 . 5 overall .\nprofessor ph . d . , national tsing hua university , r . o . c . ( 1988 ) power electronics , motor drive , electric machine control\nthe national chiao tung university\u2019s faculty - student ratio matches up with what the world\u2019s best universities have . with the ratio of about 10 - 15 , the university also ranks as a well reputed one in the world in this aspect as well . with this ratio , it becomes easier for students to communicate with the faculty and solve the problems they have because each faculty member can give a sufficient amount of time to the students and listen to their problems .\nsteve bryson ( nasa ) jung - hong chuang ( national chiao tung university ) stephen r . ellis ( nasa ) toshio fukuda ( nagoya university ) yukio fukui ( aist , miti ) martin goebel ( fig ) mark green ( university of alberta ) hiroshi harashima ( university of tokyo ) michitaka hirose ( university of tokyo ) kouichi hirota ( university of tokyo ) larry hodges ( georgia institute of technology ) takayuki itoh ( nhk ) hiroo iwata ( tsukuba university ) robert jacobson ( world design ) fumio kishino ( osaka university ) myron krueger ( artificial reality ) jurgen landauer ( gft informationssysteme ) carl loeffler ( cmu ) taro maeda ( university of tokyo ) ryo mochizuki ( nhk engineering ) marc raibert ( bdi ) warren robinett ( virtual reality games ) makoto sato ( tokyo institute of technology ) s . k . semwal ( university of colorado ) thomas sheridan ( mit ) li - sheng shen ( ccl / itri , taiwan ) robert stone ( virtual presence ltd . ) susumu tachi ( university of tokyo ) haruo takemura ( naist ) daniel thalmann ( swiss federal institute of technology ) shi - nine yang ( national tsing - hwa university ) david zeltzer ( sernoff corporation ) michael zyda ( nps )\nmember meng - fan ( marvin ) chang / national tsing hua university hwang hur / sk hynix atsushi kawasumi / toshiba corporation tony t . kim / nanyang technological university jaydeep kulkarni / intel hung jen liao / tsmc kazutaka miyano / micron chun shiah / etron technology ken takeuchi / chuo university\n22 . national cheng kung university \u2014 ncku , in tainan , taiwan , is one of the country ' s best schools , scoring 39 . 3 overall .\n. . . ophy , and in inter - religious dialogue . he is retired from national taiwan\nassociate professor ph . d . , national taiwan university , taiwan , r . o . c . , communication ic design , digital communications , error - correcting codes\narwu world university rankings is the first world university ranking . it ranks the world ' s top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator .\n* editor in chief : briankle g . chang , university of massachusetts amherst * managing editor : zachary j . mcdowell , university of massachusetts amherst\npeking university ( pku ) is a major chinese research university located in beijing , and a member of the c9 league . it is the first established modern national university of china , founded in 1898 . by 1920 it had become a centre for progressive thought . today , peking university is frequently listed as one of the top universities in china by many domestic as well as international rankings . the university hosts approximately 2 , 000 international students annually . pku is a national key university , consisting of 30 colleges and 12 departments , with 93 specialties for undergraduates , 2 specialties for the bsc\u2019s , 199 specialties for msc\u2019s and 173 specialties for phd\u2019s .\n. this makes unitec one of the most recognized educational instituti . . . . . . national tsing hua\nof science and technology . . . . . . / bin . tw . edu . nutcwww national taichung\nand students to study design many different versions of the badge f . . . . . . national central\nchalmers has partnerships with major industries mostly in the gothenburg region such as ericsson , volvo , and skf . the university has general exchange agreements with many european and u . s . universities and maintains a special exchange program agreement with national chiao tung university ( nctu ) in taiwan where the exchange students from the two universities maintains offices for , among other things , helping local students with applying and preparing for an exchange year as well as acting as representatives . it contributes also to the top industrial managers for europe ( time ) network .\ntung cafe , 2f . 31 fuhou steet ( on the other side of the moat from sol hotel ) - with a wide wooden balcony that overlooks the city moat and the surrounding park , tung cafe is a great place to relax and unwind . [ currently closed for renovation ]\nimportant : the above unirank tuition range matrix \u00e2\u0084\u00a2 does not include room , board or other external costs ; tuition may vary by areas of study , degree level , student nationality or residence and other criteria . please contact the appropriate national chiao tung university ' s office for detailed information on yearly tuitions which apply to your specific situation and study interest ; the above unirank tuition range matrix \u00e2\u0084\u00a2 is indicative only and may not be up - to - date or complete .\nbefore wrapping up the visit , the delegation visited the neighboring science park , where they observed the work being done at the national nano device laboratories ( ndl ) and the national synchrotron radiation research center ( nsrrc ) .\nprofessor ph . d . , national central university , taiwan , r . o . c . , analog integrated circuit , mixed - signal circuits for communication , power management and biomedical applications\nshei - pa national park ( \u96ea\u9738\u570b\u5bb6\u516c\u5712 ) spans mountains and rivers offering some great hiking , climbing and relaxation .\nnational chiao tung university ( nctu ) was originally founded in shanghai in 1896 under the name of nanyang college . it shares the same origin as the jiaotong universities in mainland china . in 1958 , nctu was re - established in hsinchu , taiwan , and has been the forerunner of science and technology . the university has laid a firm foundation for the hsinchu science park ( hsp ) , the \u201csilicon valley\u201d of taiwan , with its strong and outstanding alumni network . nearly two - thirds of the chief executive offers or general managers in the hsp are nctu alumni .\nassociate professor ph . d . , national taiwan university , taiwan , r . o . c . , communications system design and soc implementation energy efficient signal processing , biomedical signal processing and applications\n17 . national tsing hua university \u2014 tsing hua , not to be confused with tsinghua university in beijing , is home to around 12 , 000 students and gained an overall score of 42 . 2 , up from 40 . 2 in the previous year ' s ranking .\nprofessor ph . d . , national tsing hua university , hsinchu , taiwan , r . o . c . ( 1989 ) advanced silicon devices and materials , high frequency ic , signal conditioning ic\nplease check the specific english language requirements for your chosen course with the university .\nprofessor ph . d . in e . e . , national cheng kung university , taiwan , r . o . c . ( 1986 ) , iii - v compound semiconductors , epitaxy , optoelectronic devices\nnational tsing hua university . socrates cafe on campus ( next to the main library ) has a good selection of second hand books , including many english titles and a surprising number of french titles too .\na total of 35 subjects offered at national taiwan university made it into the qs rankings . in addition to electrical & electronic engineering and chemistry , 18 other subjects also made it into the top 50 .\n16 . central european university \u2013 ceu is an english - language university based in budapest and founded in 1991 . over 76 % of its student population is international .\n15 . koc\u0327 university \u2014 named after its founder , vehbi koc\u0327 , this private university in istanbul ranks as the best in turkey , scoring 44 . 2 overall .\n1 . peking university \u2014 officially the best university outside of the developed world , beijing ' s peking university is home to around 32 , 000 students and beat out tsinghua by just 0 . 9 points , scoring 78 . 8 in the ranking .\nmeet university admissions directors from around the world , at a qs event near you .\nassociate professor ph . d . , department of e . e . , national taiwan university , taiwan r . o . c . ( 2004 ) photoacoustic imaging , ultrasonic imaging , biomeddical optics , image and signal processing\naround 2 , 700 students also attend bachelor of science engineering programmes , merchant marine and other undergraduate courses at campus lindholmen . chalmers also shares some students with gothenburg university in the joint it university project . the it university focuses exclusively on information technology and offers bachelor and master programmes with degrees issued from either chalmers or gothenburg university , depending on the programme .\n, students , par - ents , and friends on national and unive . . . . . . ns involving and for alumni ,\nif you have gained admission to study at a university in germany , y . . .\nph . d of electrical and computer engineering from the university of california , san diego .\njump up ^ statues of chalmers university of technology foundation , paragraph 5 archived 14 september 2008 at the wayback machine . . chalmers university of technology . retrieved on 9 august 2011 .\nmcdonnell academy has at least one scholar from each partner university in residence at all times .\nimportant : this section is intended to include only those reputable organizations ( e . g . ministries of higher education ) that have the legal authority to officially recognize , accredit and / or license the national chiao tung university as a whole ( institutional accreditation or recognition ) or some of its specific courses / programs ( programmatic accreditation ) . memberships and affiliations to organizations which do not imply any formal , extensive and / or legal process of accreditation or recognition are included in the specific affiliations and memberships section below . please report errors and inaccuracies taking into consideration the above criteria .\nthere are several coach lines to choose depending on where to depart and to arrive . to get to nsrrc by taking a freeway coach , you can get off at either national tsing hua university stop , or hsinchu science park stop .\nchang concurrently served as the director of the department of physical education . in 1964 , when nthu enrolled its first batch of undergraduates , the entire number of students , faculty , and staff amounted to only about 80 people . everybody lived on campus , and every morning at 7 : 00 chang would lead the entire school in a vigorous round of calisthenics , push - ups , and a jog around the track . chang was also instrumental in expanding nthu ' s athletic facilities , and in 1969 he helped to initiate the meizhu tournament , an annual sports competition between nthu and national chiao tung university .\nto study at this university , you have to speak english . to test your english language proficiency\ncompared with last year\u2019s performance , national taiwan university has improved by 1 subject , with 18 subjects in the top 50 rankings this year . however , the ranking of electrical & electronic engineering dropped from 15th in 2015 to 23rd this year .\njump up ^ statutes of chalmers university of technology foundation , paragraph 3 ( this is a translation of the swedish text archived 6 may 2009 at the wayback machine . . ) chalmers university of technology\n18 . sabanci university \u2014 sabanci was founded in 1994 , and is ranked as the turkey ' s second - best university . it raised its score in the citations category to 61 . 6 .\ncompared with last year , the performance of national taiwan university of science and technology remained stable , with 11 subjects entering the rankings , including the subjects of art & design and education , which made it into the top 100 in both years .\nstill deciding where to study ? read our advice on how to choose the right university for you .\n21 . wuhan university \u2013 the university in wuhan , capital of china ' s hubei province , has a 123 - year history . it has an overall score of 40 . 1 in the ranking .\n: : : copyright\u00a92007 - 2017 national tsing hua university all rights reserved . phone\uff1a + 886 - 3 - 571 - 5131 address : no . 101 , section 2 , kuang - fu road , hsinchu , taiwan 30013 , r . o . c .\nnational taiwan university of science and technology address\uff1a # 43 , sec . 4 , keelung rd . , taipei , 106 , taiwan , r . o . c phone\uff1a + 886 - 2 - 2730 - 1080 fax\uff1a + 886 - 2 - 2730 - 1081\nin addition to these , chalmers is home to six national competence centres in key fields like mathematical modelling , environmental science and vehicle safety ( safer ) .\nbiography : prof . shen - ming chen ( h - index > 60 ) received his phd degrees in chemistry from national taiwan university , taipei , taiwan . he was a visiting postdoctoral fellow with the institute of inorganic chemistry , friedrich - alexander university erlangen - nuremberg , germany in 1997 . he joined department of chemical engineering , national taipei institute of technology , taipei , taiwan in 1985 . he had been an associate professor of department of chemical engineering , national taipei institute of technology , taipei , taiwan from 1991 to 1997 . since august 1997 , he has been a full professor of department of chemical engineering and biotechnology , national taipei university of technology . he has been the dean ( curator ) of library , national taipei university of technology , taiwan from 2000 to 2006 and the director of extracurricular activity , office of student affairs , national taipei university of technology , taiwan from 1995 to 2000 . prof . shen - ming chen has published over 500 research and review papers in internationalsci journals . some of their papers have been selected as the most cited papers in thejournal of electroanalytical chemistry and biosensor & bioelectronics . he received threetimes distinguish professor awards . he also received three times outstanding research award from national taipei university of technology , taiwan . he have edited or attended two books for nova publications titled \u201cnanostructured materials for electrochemical biosensors\u201d and \u201cbiosensors : properties , materials and applications\u201d and contributed four book chapters . his research interest includes nanocomposites , bionanomaterials , bionanotechnology , electrochemical biosensor , biosensors , bioelectrochemistry , , chemical materials , electroanalytical chemistry , electrocatalysis and electroanalysis , photoelectrochemistry , metalloproteins , metalloporphyrins , nanotechnology , spectroscopic techniques , scanning probe techniques , quartz crystal microbalance , materials research , fuel cells , solar cell and photovoltaic cells .\nthe university has an increasingly internationalized campus and has attracted students from more than 60 countries . as the university continues the drive for internationalization , it is constantly looking for opportunities for collaboration and exchange in all areas .\nworld university rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world ' s best universities .\nour independent uk university league tables and rankings 2019 give you a good guide to which university is best for you , overall and by subject . we work closely with all main uk universities , hesa and ucas .\nsurrounded by seven national research centers and laboratories , nctu offers postgraduates unsurpassed research opportunities in leading technology experiment , practical training , or internship within these research resources .\nin the latest qs world university rankings ( 2016 ) , the university was ranked 139th in the world ( overall ) . [ 11 ] in the latest times higher education world university rankings 2016 / 2017 , chalmers ranked 251 - 300 of all global universities . [ 12 ] in the latest academic ranking of world universities ( 2016 ) , the university was ranked between places 201 - 300 of all universities in the world . [ 13 ]\nbackground : ph . d . applied mathematics and scientific computation , university of maryland , college park , usa .\nph . d . in applied mathematics and statistics , state university of new york at stony brook , usa .\nalthough the official swedish title for the head is \u201crektor\u201d , the university now uses \u201cpresident\u201d as the english translation .\nthe university was first named nanyang college and was built to meet the demand of introducing western civilisation to china .\nassistant professor ph . d . , university of southern california ( u . s . a . ) integrated circuit design\nmember surhud kahare / intel technology india yi kang / spreadtrum communications inc . fan yung ma / infineon kazuko nishimura / panasonic corporation toru shimizu / keio university daisaburo takashima / toshiba corporation shaojun wei / tsinghua university ting wu / norel systems\nchalmers confers honorary doctoral degrees to people outside the university who have shown great merit in their research or in society .\njump up ^ \u201cworld university rankings 2016 - 2017\u201d . times higher education . 2015 . retrieved october 22 , 2016 .\nqs world university rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world .\nto study at this university , you have to speak english . to test your english language proficiency schedule an ielts test .\nchalmers university of technology ( swedish : chalmers tekniska h\u00f6gskola , often shortened to chalmers ) is a swedish university located in gothenburg that focuses on research and education in technology , natural science , architecture , maritime and other management areas . [ 2 ]\njump up ^ \u201cqs world university rankings 2016 / 17\u201d . quacquarelli symonds limited . 2016 . retrieved september 8 , 2016 .\n8 . university of witwatersrand \u2014 witwatersrand in south africa is the alma mater of nelson mandela , who studied law there . the university got an overall score of 52 . 6 , with a healthy 82 . 9 points in the citations category .\n( ncyu ; chinese : \u570b\u7acb\u5609\u7fa9\u5927\u5b78 ; pinyin : gu\u00f3l\u00ec ji\u0101y\u00ec d\u00e0xu\u00e9 ) is a public u . . . . . . l chiayi institute of technology and national chiayi teachers college . the\nof science and technology ( ntust ; chinese : \u570b\u7acb\u81fa\u7063\u79d1\u6280\u5927\u5b78 ; pinyin : gu\u00f3 . . . . . . ) , commonly referred to as taiwan tech , is a public / national technological\nthe university has worked well with its other sister campuses like shanghai jiao tong university which is still in china , the two campuses share experiences and culture with each other , and despite being in two different countries , they work together and help each other .\njavascript is required to display the university of tokyo website correctly . please enable javascript in your browser settings and refresh the page .\n4 . university of cape town \u2014 cape town , which is home to 26 , 000 students , is the best university not only in south africa , but the whole of africa . times higher education gave it an overall score of 55 . 2 .\nprofessor ph . d . , carnegie mellon university , u . s . a . , cmos microsensors , microelectromechanical systems , control systems\nthe high school i went to in ukraine had connections with national chiao tung university ( nctu ) in taiwan . so , after graduation , i decided to enroll in nctu instead of a ukrainian university . in nctu , i double majored in applied mathematics and computer engineering ( programming ) . life in taiwan was quite different from that in ukraine , so i was very surprised at first . but i got used to it soon and was able to make several taiwanese friends . i enjoyed student life in nctu very much . as many people in taiwan love japanese culture , i also became fascinated with japanese culture when i lived there . gradually , i came to think that studying in japan would be a good plan . by the way , japanese culture ( for instance , anime and literature ) and history ( particularly edo period - related ) are actually quite popular among ukrainians ! around then , i was working part - time under a polish chemistry professor named henryk witek . he had received a doctoral degree from the university of tokyo , and he told me a lot about japan , utokyo and even the mext scholarship .\nusers are obliged to comply with relevant copyright law while utilizing the materials provided by the interlibrary loan office of national cheng kung university library . the photocopies or reproductions are only for research , study or private use and not for any commercial purpose . for more details about copyright law , please refer to the page of propagation of iprs .\n3 . lomonosov moscow state university \u2014 russia ' s top university is lomonosov , named after founder mikhail lomonosov , who started the college in 1755 . today , it is home to 47 , 000 students in 39 different faculties . overall , it scored 58 . 4 .\nprofessor ph . d . , university of southern california ( u . s . a . ) control , signal processing communications and systems biology\nuniversities in india , russia and especially china are making big strides according to the times higher education brics & emerging economies university rankings 2017 .\n13 . university of sao paulo \u2014 brazil ' s top university gained an overall score of 47 . 2 . the school counts many of brazil ' s most successful people as alumni , including euryclides de jesus zerbin , who completed latin america ' s first successful heart transplant .\nsergei alexandrov is a visiting professor at beihang university ( beijing , china ) under the program \u201crecruitment program for global experts\u201d ( \u201c1000 talent plan\u201d ) and a research professor at the laboratory for technological processes of the institute for problems in mechanics of the russian academy of sciences . he received his ph . d . in physics and mathematics in 1990 and d . sc . in physics and mathematics in 1994 . he worked as a professor at moscow aviation technology technical university ( russia ) , a visiting scientist at alcoa technical center ( usa ) , gkss research centre ( germany ) and seoul national university ( south korea ) , and was a visiting professor at aveiro university ( portugal ) , university of besancon ( france ) and technical university of malaysia ( malaysia ) . he is a member of the russian national committee on theoretical and applied mechanics . sergei alexandrov has published more than 400 papers in journals , books and conference proceedings , including three monographs and around 230 papers in journals indexed in the web of science . he has participated in the scientific committee of several international conferences and served as a reviewer in a wide range of international journals . he is on the editorial board of several journals including continuum mechanics and thermodynamics ( springer ) and structural engineering and mechanics ( technopress )\nalthough the university and its infrastructure have not yet developed fully , the progress with which it is going is remarkable . the reason why the university is ranked as one of the best universities in taiwan is because it has grown a lot in different fields and aspects including faculty and research .\nprofessor ph . d . , university of california , berkeley , u . s . a . , non - volatile memory , cmos image sensor\ncall washu police department + 1 - 314 - 935 - 5555 your request will be coordinated immediately with the university ' s emergency management team .\nin retrospect of the development of nctu , we can see that the current accomplishments actually come from the contributions of our forerunners . considering the chiao tung universities in mainland china as a strong old tree trunk , we may regard nctu in hsinchu as a flourishing new branch . the ordering and dissemination of the school\u2019s glorious history is undoubtedly an extremely significant event as we recall its past and spur ourselves on toward the future . the university history area of this museum was constructed on the basis of this idea . the contents include : some nctu\u2019s firsts , a brief nctu\u2019s chronicle , an illustration of the development of the nctu system , the university seal , flag , motto , and school song , and some episodes from nctu\u2019s history . these contents as a whole are expected to provide a visitor to this museum a full view of nctu\u2019s development in the past .\nassistant professor ph . d . , university of southern california ( u . s . a . ) speech processing , affective computing , behavioral signal processing\nthe university was dissolved when communists gained control of mainland china in 1949 , but was re - established in 1957 at the insistence of nctu\u2019s alumni .\nprofessor ph . d . , university of illinois ( u . s . a . ) electronic circuit design , integrated circuit and system , computer aided design\njump up ^ \u201cacademic ranking of world universities : global\u201d . institute of higher education , shanghai jiao tong university . 2016 . retrieved september 8 , 2016 .\ncontent was accurate at the time of compilation . we have added a ranking ( s ) by a recognised organisation ( s ) . rankings of non - uk universities by third party organisations are provided for information and reference but are not the rankings of the complete university guide . you can read the methodologies here : qs world university rankings , the world university rankings , ft global mba ranking , the economist which mba ? , forbes best us and european rankings .\nthe tainan campus of the national chiao tung university ( nctu ) is located in shalun village , adjacent to the thsr tainan station . when nctu looked for a site for the tainan campus , the former tainan county government actively discussed this with the school . by subsidizing the school and expropriating land from the taiwan sugar corporation , the county government successfully convinced the school to build its tainan campus in gueiren . nctu closely planned its tainan campus with the southern taiwan science park ( stsp ) and established asia\u2019s first college of photonics ( cop ) . the college official recruited students this september and is expected to enroll150 master\u2019s students and 75 phds each year for high - tech industries to create economic efficiency amounting to at least nt $ 6 billion a year . the nctu tainan campus even became the first block realized under the \u201cthsr academic research village\u201d to lead the actualization of the other part of the project to enhance the development of gueiren and turn the district into a new urban center of tainan city .\nin addition to academics , the university is renowned for its campus grounds and the beauty of its architecture . the campus of peking university was originally located north of the forbidden city , and was later moved to the former campus of yenching university . today , the main campus is in northwest beijing \u2013 in haidian district . pku\u2019s campus site is near the summer palace and the old summer palace ; the area is where many of beijing\u2019s most renowned gardens and palaces were built .\nprofessor ph . d . , university of california , santa barbara , u . s . a . ( 1997 ) vlsi design , design automation , and testing\nthe engineering and computer science departments of nctu have been ranked in the range of 40 - 50 in the academic ranking of world universities of shanghai jiaotong university .\nbio : nathalie casemajor is an assistant professor in communication studies in the department of social sciences at the university of qu\u00e9bec in outaouais ( canada ) . she holds a phd in communication from universit\u00e9 du qu\u00e9bec \u00e0 montr\u00e9al and a doctorate in information and communication sciences from universit\u00e9 lille 3 ( 2009 ) . she was postdoctoral fellow at mcgill university ( department of art history and communications studies ) and at the national institute of scientific research ( inrs \u2013 montreal , urbanization , culture and society research centre ) as well as a visiting scholar at the new york university ( department of media , culture and communication ) . her work focuses on digital culture , archives and collective memory . she is a member of the wikimedia canada board .\n\u25cfnational tsing hua university stop : from taipei to hsinchu , you may choose yalan bus \u3001 hsinchu bus \u3001 king bus \u3001 freego bus \u3001 howtai bus \u3001 ubus , or aloha bus . from taichung to hsinchu , you may choose hsinchu bus or king bus . after getting off at this stop , take a taxi or walk into the campus to take the * nthu - nsrrc shuttle bus to nsrrc .\nit was also the first chinese university to introduce an electrical engineering programme , and the first to offer a combined engineering and management course at a higher education level .\nprofessor ph . d in physics , ohio state university , u . s . a . ( 1982 ) non - volatile memory , cmos power devices , semiconductor devices\nassistant professor ph . d . , department of electrical engineering , stanford university , stanford , ca , u . s . a . , signal processing , hearing science\nprofessor ph . d . , university of california , santa barbara ( ucsb ) , u . s . a . , vlsi design and testing ; semiconductor memory testing\n5 . university of science and technology of china \u2014 originally located in beijing , the ustc was moved to the eastern city of hefei as part of the cultural revolution . the university specialises in science subjects , but also awards humanities and management degrees . it scored 53 . 7 points , up from 48 . 6 last year ."]}
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. our membership plans are just as varied , and start from $ 24 per month . visit our plans page to find out more .\nour searchable online database is the most comprehensive resource of its kind , comprising extensive past and upcoming sale prices , accompanied by information on related exhibitions and press coverage . we cover a growing selection of over 300 , 000 artists and 17 , 000 art venues , and manually screen all of our data to ensure its accuracy and integrity .\nour focus on market transparency is matched by a mission to provide members with information tailored to their interests in real - time . personal alerts , delivered via email , provide members with information on their preferred artists , venues or artworks , ensuring they\u2019re the first to know about relevant sales , exhibitions , events and related news .\ndecision support tools enrich this data , providing a visual overview of the global art market which enables members to track the performance of art by criteria including collecting category , sale location , artist nationality and medium .\na rapid online appraisals service is offered for anyone wishing to value an artwork they own , and is supported by the work of our art services team , on hand to guide collectors with specific requests .\nfounded in 2008 , today , mutualart has over 500 , 000 members \u2014 a number that is continuously growing .\nvisit our faqs page to get a deeper insight into our work \u2014 from the breadth of our archives , to the human moderation process that ensures our data is timely and accurate .\ngain a global perspective on the us and go beyond with curated news and analysis from 600 journalists in 50 + countries covering politics , business , innovation , trends and more .\nmarkets data delayed by at least 15 minutes . \u00a9 the financial times ltd 2018 . ft and \u2018financial times\u2019 are trademarks of the financial times ltd . the financial times and its journalism are subject to a self - 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your favorite artists are trending .\nthis week\u2019s top headlines \u2014 including the met\u2019s record - breaking number of visitors , . . .\nfrom the ridiculous to the convincing , we delve into six of art history\u2019s most . . .\nthink you don ' t have the budget to buy a rembrandt ? think again . we uncovered eight . . .\nthe rise of social media made way for art world diversity , but there ' s still a long . . .\nthough he never traveled to japan , van gogh claimed that all of his work was based \u2018to . . .\nwe analyze the market for one of the most exciting figures in contemporary art today , . . .\nwhy art\u2019s most bamboozling genre is also its richest \u2014 with works to suit every . . .\nafter two years of decline , the art market grew by 12 % , according to the second . . .\nfind out which artists collectors splurged on in a week of sales that totalled \u00a3390 . 5 . . .\nthe auction house\u2019s sale of post - war and contemporary art achieved record sums , with . . .\nthe armory show and a host of major exhibitions are bringing a torrent of must - see art . . .\na single collector spent more than \u00a3110 million on 13 works by the artist , across . . .\nthe curator of vienna ' s leopold museum discusses the remarkable life and work of egon . . .\nwe preview\nall too human\n, a landmark new exhibition joining the 20th century ' s most . . .\nfind out why the seller of a stand - out peter doig painting , set to be auctioned this . . .\nour pick of this week ' s top new openings \u2014 from bridget riley ' s optical illusions in . . .\nis the painting in your attic worth millions ? our expert valuations help to quickly and conveniently assess the value of the art you own .\nget unlimited access to news , exhibitions and auction updates . personalized email alerts allow you to stay up - to - date with the artists you follow .\nthe graphs in this section show pertinent art market data from the mutualart auction results database . this data provides essential insight and decision - supporting information to collectors , appraisers , curators , publications , financial institutions and art investors for self - analysis of art market trends . a brief description of each graph is provided below .\nthe chart provides a breakdown of lots that sold within , above or below the estimate range , or remained unsold . this data provides an important measure of market demand for the artist in the given year , which could indicate buying and selling opportunities .\nthis figure reflects the change in the average price realized for all lots sold at auction by the artist in full - year 2016 vs . 2015 . where the artist has not sold any lots at auction in 2016 , we show the change in the most recent year where there were auction results ( i . e . 2015 vs . 2014 ) .\nthese figures represent the artist ' s total realized auction prices and estimates divided by total number of lots sold . the relationship between average realized prices and average minimum and maximum estimates illustrates market demand . the average price and estimate calculations take into account all sales in the artist ' s market . where the average price realized is significantly higher than the average estimates , there are likely outlier ( extreme ) sales that are skewing the average price upwards .\nthis graph provides a view of the artist\u2019s total auction market since 2007 . the view shows the total price realized ( $ usd ) against the unique number of lots offered and sold in each year . premium members can use this view to identify years in which growth in value was driven by high value outlier lots , for example .\nthis chart shows the median auction price realized in each year against the median minimum and maximum pre - auction estimates . median values mitigate the skewing effect of both high and low values in the artist ' s price distribution , typically providing a more representative view of the artist\u2019s market .\nthe graph provides an annual view of lot performance against the pre - sale estimate range , indicating the strength of sales against pre - sale expectations . a low proportion of unsold lots and a high proportion of lots selling above estimate reflects demand in the market , while a high proportion of unsold lots and high proportion of lots sold below estimate can indicate overly ambitious estimates and / or too many artworks appearing in the market at one time . note that pre - sale estimates do not include buyer\u2019s premium , while realized prices at auction do .\nthese stacked bars compare the proportion of lots sold , broken out by price range , to the proportion of total value they generate . this view shows the lot band where the greatest number of lots have been sold ( left ) and the lot band where the most value has been generated ( right ) . where the lots bands do not correspond , it is usually because of outlier lots .\nfor each artist , only the most relevant graphs will appear on the page . if there is not enough pertinent data available in the database to generate a graph , then this will be excluded from the artist page for the time being . however , as our database is constantly being updated , additional graphs will be added as necessary .\nartists\u2019 works are added to the mutualart database at the point where an artist has achieved an auction result of $ 1 , 000usd or the equivalent . after this point , all fine art lots are collected and represented in the charts as a reflection of the artist ' s total market . in order to mitigate the impact of outliers , our analysis page includes a ten - year view of median values . these are represented in the chart\nno . the data is only based on public auction records in our database .\nonly premium members have access to the graphs containing market data based on real auction results . basic users can view sample graphs on each artist\u2019s page . click here to upgrade and gain access to the graphs , as well as our comprehensive auction records and articles database .\nmutualart is a revolutionary online art information service , launched after years of extensive research and development . we are dedicated to empowering our members - over 500 , 000 art enthusiasts , collectors and professionals - by providing more art information than has ever been available before , together with tools to customize that information , using our proprietary semantic web technologies .\nwe continually add to an extensive archive of auction results as well as the latest results . over the past year we have added over 1 million results from 270 , 000 .\na free plan provides unlimited searches and personalized email alerts from over 270 , 000 artists . a premium account gives access to historical pricing information and enhanced data visualisations of artist performance against relevant categories .\nour policy states that you are able to cancel at anytime without incurring any future charges . as you are 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moved , or the link is broken .\ncopyright \u00a9 2018 pr newswire association llc . all rights reserved . a cision company .\njuly 2012 . this summer , arts for learning ( a4l ) launched its newest initiative \u201cartworks\u201d made possible through a recent $ 75 , 000 . 00 grant awarded by ubs , the global financial services firm . artworks is a paid internship program in \u2026 +\ndeadline : may 30 , 2011 . wan interiors + design lighting awards 2011 are now open for entries . the award celebrates and promotes the best in international lighting products and projects , attracting entries from all over the \u2026 +\nfebruary 2011 . leading international \u201cgreen\u201d architect chad oppenheim was selected by top philippine developer , the net group , to design the nation\u2019s first certified green project . the net metropolis is the flagship pilot development of the \u2026 +\nwolfsonian museum \u2013 fiu . oct 28 , 2011 . 7 : 00 p . m . \u201cdigital design is not simply a means to an end , but is opening doors for different kinds of sensibility of design \u2013 it is opening up \u2026 +\njoin to receive art announcements and a curated list of top art events featured on our biweekly newsletter .\ntap here to turn on desktop notifications to get the news sent straight to you .\nurban life can be hectic and exhausting , with many of us commuting from point a to point b without taking a moment to appreciate our surroundings . public art provides a visual respite from the hustle and bustle of daily life , infusing a bit of cultural nourishment while going on with our daily routines of commuting to work , running errands or even exploring a new city . public art is a democratic entity , open to everyone , not just art seekers going to visit museums and galleries . it adds breadth to each city\u2019s cultural landscape , engaging the community with art and with one another . we\u2019ve rounded up ten public art projects from around the world that are well worth a visit and accessible to all .\nthe gorgeous sprawling grounds of park g\u00fcell combine a lush , garden city with the iconic nature - influenced designs of gaudi himself . completed in 1914 , the park includes a complex self - irrigating system that sustains the tree and plant life on site , meshed with the fantastical mosaic and design work of the catalan master . two colorful gingerbread - like guard houses welcome visitors into the gaudi wonderland , where they are met with the famous mosaic serpent that is perched before a set of columns that emulate the park\u2019s trees . atop the columns is a veranda offering superior views of barcelona , where visitors can sit along gaudi\u2019s twisting mosaic bench that weaves its way along the perimeter .\nthe east coast gambling capital is not just known for its slot machines anymore . the ambitious new artlantic public art project , curated by lance fung of fung collaboratives , \u200b has transformed disused parking lots in between casinos into a lush public sculpture park , including works by kiki smith , peter hutchinson , robert barry , ilya and emilia kabakov and local artists jedediah morfit and robert lach . the park , which is nearly complete and , is joined by an interactive john roloff mural on the boardwalk , and will soon include a waterfront sculpture park in atlantic city\u2019s marina district .\nrobert indiana\u2019s love is one of the most iconic pop art images , having first been adopted as the museum of modern art\u2019s christmas card in 1964 . in 1976 , the city of philadelphia adopted a cor - ten sculpture version of the design for the city\u2019s bicentennial celebration . the city loved the piece so much that it became a permanent installation in 1978 , redefining jfk plaza as \u201clove park . \u201d the sculpture overlooks the historic city hall building with its late 19th century appointments , and is a block from claes oldenberg\u2019s giant sculpture , clothespin .\nset in a plaza in judenplatz in the first district of vienna , rachel whiteread\u2019s stoic sculpture is familiarly known as the nameless library . commissioned to replace alfred hrdlicka\u2019s memorial , which caused public offense , whiteread\u2019s proposal was unanimously chosen by an international jury . using her signature \u201croom cast\u201d style , the artist has portrayed a library with its shelves turned inside out . the spines of each volume are facing in , revealing only book pages , rather than titles . double doors are cast , but without handles or door knobs . the powerful piece relates the books to judaism , but also represents the lost and unreadable knowledge caused by the mass genocide , and loss of the european jews during the holocaust .\nlike richard serra\u2019s other cor - ten sculptures , fulcrum is made up of five giant pieces of steel that are simply leaning against one another , with no bolts or welding holding them together . arranged to create an enclosure that is open to the sky , the massive 55 foot tall sculpture was installed outside of the liverpool street tube station in 1987 . fulcrum is one of serra\u2019s few public pieces around the world , and differs as it is a vertical experience , as opposed to his usual horizontal pieces .\nla joute , which was created in 1969 , is a lively kinetic sculpture that produces a 32 minute sequence involving fire , water and movement . the complex mechanism begins its \u201cshow\u201d spewing water into dome - like shapes that are joined by mist emanating from the grates surrounding the fountain . the mist conjoins into a cloud around 18 minutes later , and the fountain jets dissipate to a dribble . natural gas is then pumped in and lit into flames which dance on the water for seven minutes before being put out by the fountain itself . the incredible show repeats itself every hour from 7 to 11 pm , from mid - may to mid - october .\nbeneath new york\u2019s busy herald square shopping area , christopher janney\u2019s sound installation , reach , invites commuters to play while waiting for the n and r trains . suspended above the platform , the green tube is activated when a hand is waved over one of the sensors , which activates a sound and an adjacent light . nature and jungle sounds emanate , contrasting with the urban hustle of the subway and engaging riders with each other and their surroundings . the piece was installed in 1996 , and continues to surprise and delight straphangers today .\ncommissioned by the nadler soho hotel , hew locke\u2019s selene is a new permanent sculpture on carlilse street , in london\u2019s soho neighborhood . the ornate sculpture depicts the goddess of moon and magic , representing sleep . inspired by art nouveau and victorian fairy paintings , locke gave selene a modern twist , infusing the visual influence of the local drag queens that frequent the soho streets , david bowie references ( with the inclusion of dragon fruit flowers ) and selene \u2019s presence as the depiction of a black woman , which is rare in the public sculpture of london .\nset along the picturesque westersingel canal , the open air installation from rotterdam\u2019s international sculpture collection features works by masters such as rodin , joel shapiro and umberto mastroianni . the most controversial piece along the route was placed in 2008 , paul mccarthy\u2019s scandalous santa claus . made for the city in 2001 , the giant sculpture depicts santa holding a sex toy , rather than the usual miniature christmas tree . the towering bronze was purchased for under $ 240 , 000 , a deal for the well - known artist\u2019s works , and now has a home outside of the boijmans van beuningen museum .\nfirst - person essays , features , interviews and q & as ; about life today .\nmutualart worldwide is the product of the merger between artist pension trust ( apt ) and mutualart ( ma ) . artist pension trust provides future financial security to artists through its patented model . apt identifies and signs leading artists around the world , who deposit artworks into the collection . these works are stored in proprietary warehouses , managed and ultimately sold . the proceeds are then split between the artist , the participating pool of artists and the management company . the company currently has more than 1 , 600 artist customers and 14 , 000 artworks in the collection . mutualart is a technology based company that aggregates non - standardized information from thousands of sources throughout the world , organizes this information and provides it in a customized manner to more than 600 , 000 users around the world .\nharold gilman , interior ( mrs mounter ) , oil on canvas , 38 by 33cm . ; 15 by 13in . executed in 1917 . \u00a3150 , 000 - 250 , 000 .\nbowie\u2019s lilting , touching ballad describes the moral dilemma experienced by a poor old woman as she nervously shoplifts a tin of stewing steak , insisting to herself , \u201cgod knows i\u2019m good . \u201d\ngilman\u2019s painting depicts a cleaning woman , her back to the viewer , standing in a modest room in an ordinary london house . it\u2019s a quiet painting , an introspective picture into everyday life . unlike in bowie\u2019s song , we do not know what the woman is thinking , but with the single shaft of light coming in through the window , one could be forgiven for inventing a narrative of inner turmoil and religious repentance .\npatrick caulfield , foyer , 1973 , acrylic on canvas , 213 by 213cm . ; 84 by 84in . executed in 1973 . \u00a3400 , 000 - 600 , 000 .\none could imagine the girl with the mousy hair from bowie\u2019s song dashing up these steps to the movie theater where she is hooked to the silver screen .\nlife on mars ? contains a surreal succession of images \u2013 cavemen , sailors , mickey mouse \u2013 the lyrical equivalent of media overload , yet the mick rock - directed promotional video for the song shows only bowie , washed out in front of a white backdrop , his blue eye shadow , pink lipstick and red hairdo popping like a cartoon character\u2019s features . caulfield\u2019s restrained use of color , bold graphic lines , and flattened sense of space would provide the perfect pop art setting for this song .\nfrank auerbach , head of gerda boehm , oil on board , 44 . 5 by 37cm . ; 171\u20442 by 141\u20442in . executed in 1965 . \u00a3300 , 000 - 500 , 000 .\n\u201c ' my god , yeah ! i want to sound like that looks . ' ' \u2013 david bowie on frank auerbach\nheavy , wet , viscous , and oozing sensuality , frank auerbach\u2019s distinctively sculptural , gestural manner of accumulating , stirring , and scraping paint onto canvas produces ardently expressive , layered , and multidimensional paintings . looking at auerbach\u2019s work while listening to david bowie\u2019s world - weary vibrato grow from languor to desperate growl gouges your heart out ; it\u2019s a profoundly physical experience .\npier giacomo and achille castiglioni , brionvega radiophonograph , model no rr 126 wood , laminate , polycarbonate , painted aluminium , 63 by 125 by 36cm . ; 243\u20444 by 491\u20444 by 141\u20448in . circa 1966 . \u00a3800 - 1 , 200 ."]}
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( worshipful society of apothecaries\na history of the worshipful society of apothecaries of london . vol i : 1617 - 1815 | jama | jama network\nfounded in 1673 by the worshipful society of apothecaries , this walled garden celebrates the beauty and importance of plants .\nthe coat of arms of the worshipful society of apothecaries show apollo , the god of healing , overpowering the dragon of disease , represented by the wyvern .\nthe worshipful society of apothecaries general charity limited offers grants to a limited number of students who are on the third or final year of their pharmacy degree courses .\nfriends enjoy a private tour of the home of the worshipful society of apothecaries , one of the largest livery companies in the city of london whose stunning courtyard building boasts some of the best - preserved 17th century livery hall interiors .\nsitting very much overlooked on a very small side street near the building site that is blackfriars train station lies one of the oldest of the city\u2019s livery halls , belonging to the worshipful society of apothecaries of london .\nthe royal college of physicians ( rcp ) and the worshipful society of apothecaries ( including the educational aspect of the society : the faculty of the history & philosophy of medicine & pharmacy ) are proud to present two engaging lectures to celebrate their respective 500th and 400th anniversaries .\nthe main source is the author\u2019s history of the society of apothecaries . london : society of apothecaries 1998 , available from apothecaries\u2019 hall , black friars lane , london ec4v 6ej for \u00a337 . 50 plus post and packing . for information about the society\u2019s archives contact the archivist , ms dee cook . the illustrations are reproduced with kind permission of the society of apothecaries and the author would like to thank the clerk and the archivist for their help .\nnicholas is honorary chairman of the william shipley group for rsa history , vice president and past chairman of the johnson society of london , chairman of the erasmus darwin foundation , chairman of the charles bell group ( which aims to preserve the legacy of the middlesex hospital ) and a liveryman of the worshipful society of apothecaries .\nthe worshipful society of apothecaries of london is one of the livery companies of the city of london . originally , apothecaries , or pharmacists , were members of the grocers ' company . the apothecaries separated from the grocers in 1617 , when they were granted a royal charter , and during the rest of the 17th century its members ( including nicholas culpeper ) challenged the monopoly of the college of physicians .\ninformation video that we produced for the worshipful society of apothecaries in blackfriars , london . learn about their fascinating history and the pioneering work they are doing around the world today . produced by freshly made films urltoken\nking ls . a history of the worshipful society of apothecaries of london . vol i : 1617 - 1815 . jama . 1964 ; 188 ( 9 ) : 834 . doi : 10 . 1001 / jama . 1964 . 03060350060035\nfollowing the lectures at the royal college of physicians , which will be delivered by eminent speakers sir paul nurse and dr david starkey , there will be a coach transfer to the beautiful historic building of the worshipful society of apothecaries .\nchelsea physic garden was founded in 1673 by the worshipful society of apothecaries . find out how this unique garden has survived over the centuries , and how it is as relevant in today ' s environment as it was when it was created as an outdoor classroom for the apprentice apothecaries\nnicholas is a past president of the history of medicine section of the royal society of medicine , past president of the medical society of london , where he was awarded the lettsomian medal , and a past president of the hunterian society .\nwith over 5000 species of plants - many of them medicinal or otherwise & apos ; useful & apos ; to our lives - chelsea physic garden still serves the same purpose almost 350 years after it was founded by the worshipful society of apothecaries .\npublication date 1967 note cover title : the apothecaries , 1617 - 1967 . commemorative volume for the society ' s 350th anniversary . related work the apothecaries , 1617 - 1967 .\nlondon\u2019s oldest botanic garden , the chelsea physic garden was first established in 1673 by the worshipful society of apothecaries as a teaching garden , designed to allow apprentices a structured environment in which they could learn to identify important medicinal plants .\nthe society of apothecaries is both a city livery company and an examining authority for the medical profession . founded in 1617 by the royal apothecary gideon de laune leading a breakaway group from the grocers\u2019 company , the society was instrumental in raising the status of apothecaries as general practitioners . under the apothecaries\u2019 act ( 1815 ) the society examined for the lsa and it now awards the lmssa ( licence in medicine and surgery of the society of apothecaries ) and postgraduate diplomas , while maintaining the civic , charitable , and ceremonial traditions of a livery company of the city of london .\nportraits adorn the walls and the painting which hangs over the fireplace is that of gideon de laune , royal apothecary to queen anne and founder of the society . it was presented to the society of apothecaries in 1641 .\nas a board member , ward was extremely supportive of thomas moore the curator in reviving the garden after the society of apothecaries nearly abandoned it in the 1850s .\nthe chelsea physic garden was established in 1673 by the worshipful society of apothecaries when the land was leased from charles cheyne , the lord of the manor of chelsea . it has continued to occupy the same location adjacent to the river thames , whilst the rest of chelsea has been developed around the gardens .\nthe worshipful society of apothecaries of london is the trustee of a fund established in 1936 by the colleagues , friends and patients of dr j strickland goodall , to found a lecture and gold medal in his memory . the subject of the lectureship should be some aspect of cardiology in its widest sense : physiological , anatomical and pathological , as well as clinical . the society has hosted this lecture since 1983 .\nthe society of apothecaries ' archive can be accessed by arrangment with the clerk . microfilm copies exist for many of the major series of the society ' s pre - 20th - century records . these microfilms are on open access in the searchroom of the manuscripts department in guildhall library .\nthe educational role of the society expanded when in the early 19th century it became an examining body for the medical profession . apprentices had always been subject to examination by their seniors as a condition of being granted freedom to practise and from 1815 the society\u2019s responsibilities were extended to embrace the increasing number of medical students seeking a valid medical qualification . the apothecaries\u2019 act of 1815 was the first of a series of 19th century reforms aimed at raising standards of medical education and regulating the profession in england and wales . as an examining authority appointed by act of parliament the society of apothecaries played an important part in this movement and the lsa ( licenciate of the society of apothecaries ) became a popular qualification .\nthe room is dominated by two large stained glass windows , one depicting the society ' s coat of arms , the other the stuart royal arms . portraits adorn the walls and the painting which hangs over the fireplace is that of gideon de laune , royal apothecary to queen anne and founder of the society . it was presented to the society of apothecaries in 1641 .\nthe royal pharmaceutical society of great britain is the professional institution for pharmacy in the uk .\nthe manufacture of drugs and medicines at apothecaries\u2019 hall was a major activity until the closure of the trade in 1922 .\nthe gardens experienced mixed fortunes in the later half of the 19th century . the numbers of visiting medical students rose significantly in 1877 from a couple of hundred to 3 , 500 due mainly to the society of apothecaries finally allowing women to the study of medicine , but by the end of the 19th century the study of plants had been dropped from the medical syllabus and the society of apothecaries decided that there was no real need to continue with the garden .\nthe worshipful society of apothecaries lies at the heart of the early foundations of modern - day medicine and remains an important , active and innovative medical institution today . the society plays a key role in the advancement of specialist areas of medicine , and in the ongoing post - graduate education and qualification of practitioners . the faculty of conflict and catastrophe medicine organises a number of events throughout the year including courses , lectures and examinations as well as social occasions . many of these are open to the public as well as members and fellows .\nthe apothecaries needed an area where medicinal herbs could be grown and apprentices to the society could be trained in their use . the society had acquired a medical garden at westminster prior to chelsea and it was the contents of this garden that were moved to chelsea .\nthe apothecaries act 1815 granted the society the power to license and regulate practitioners of medicine throughout england and wales . today , the society retains such a role as a member of the united examining board . also , the society grants diplomas in general areas such as medical jurisprudence , medical history , medical philosophy , and in specialized fields such as hiv medicine .\na history of the worshipful society of apothecaries of london . vol . i , 1617\u20131815 . by c . wall , h . c . cameron and e . a . underwood . pp . xiv + 450 . publications of the wellcome historical medical museum , new series , no . 8 . oxford university press , 1963 . \u00a32 15s . | the british journal for the history of science | cambridge core\nas the society of apothecaries grew in numbers and stature , conflict with the college of physicians became inevitable . physicians of the college were an elite and generally they regarded apothecaries as their inferiors ; moreover apothecaries tended to undermine the physicians\u2019 authority and deprive them of fees . rivalry between the college and the society was a recurring theme until the apothecaries scored a victory in 1704 when the case of william rose , an apothecary prosecuted for not only prescribing and dispensing medicines but also for visiting a patient , was taken to the house of lords . judgment was given in rose\u2019s favour , thereby giving legal recognition to the apothecary as a general practitioner .\nnow at last we have a superb account of one major branch in the medical family tree\u2014the apothecaries . this historical study has been a half century in the making . in 1905 barrett wrote a history of the society of apothecaries . a more scholarly elaboration was undertaken by dr . cecil wall , archivist of the society , but when he died in 1947 his notes were not yet ready for publication . dr . h . c . cameron carried on\nthe society continued to examine dispensers until 1998 and from 1928 to 1963 it awarded the first postgraduate diplomas in midwifery ( the mmsa\u2014mastery of midwifery of the society of apothecaries ) . it administered examinations for biophysical assistants in electrotherapeutics ( the bpasa ) , and as the 20th century wore on diplomas were established in industrial health , medical jurisprudence , genitourinary medicine , sports medicine , regulatory toxicology , musculoskeletal medicine , the medical care of catastrophes , and clinical pharmacology . ultimately , the mastery of midwifery led to the founding of the royal college of obstetrics and gynaecology ; the diploma in industrial health prompted the formation of the institute of occupational medicine ; and several other medical specialties pioneered by the society of apothecaries have achieved wider acclaim as faculties or sections of the royal society of medicine .\nin common with other livery companies , the society of apothecaries dispenses charity\u2014to widows , distressed members , medical students , schools , and needy institutions ; in 1982 a charitable fund was established to focus specifically on grants and donations . in many ways the society of apothecaries is an anomaly , combining as it does the duties of a licensing authority for the medical profession with the charitable , ceremonial , and social traditions of a city livery company . in fulfilling this dual role the society represents the medical profession in the city of london\u2014as it has done for four centuries .\nduring the course of the 17th century the society of apothecaries established its hall within the precinct of the former black friars priory , founded the physic garden at chelsea , commissioned a ceremonial barge , and took its place as 58th in the order of precedence of the city livery companies .\nthe society of apothecaries was incorporated by royal charter from james i in 1617 . the letters patent gave the society the right to\nhave , purchase , retain and appoint a certain hall , or counsel - house\nin the city , but it was 15 years before it could afford one .\nthe spicers , pepperers , and apothecaries of medieval london fell under the jurisdiction of the powerful grocers\u2019 company . as their prosperity increased apothecaries came to resent the restrictions , discipline , and shop searches imposed by the grocers ; they desired independence and the control of their own affairs . the poor laws of the elizabethan era had the effect of enhancing the role of apothecaries who became largely responsible for the medical care of the sick poor . their heightened profile prompted a petition to secure the monopoly of compounding and selling medicines for apothecaries , but the timing was not propitious ( this was 1588\u2014the year of the spanish armada ) . the conclusion of war with spain , the accession to the throne of the amenable king james i , and the emergence of the royal apothecary gideon de laune provided more favourable circumstances , leading to the founding of the society of apothecaries in 1617 .\nnotable people who qualified in medicine as a licentiate of the society of apothecaries ( lsa ) include john keats , elizabeth garrett anderson , who thereby became the first woman to gain a medical qualification in the uk , and ronald ross .\napothecaries were further encouraged when sloane , lord of the manor of chelsea , conveyed the physic garden to the society on favourable terms . the agreement of 1722 stimulated a period of horticultural activity , building , and renovation at the physic garden which , under the directorship of isaac rand and with philip miller as gardener , achieved international renown . 3 the chelsea physic garden continues to flourish as a haven where medicinal plants are cultivated for the purpose of research and education . it is now an independent charity with a representative of the society of apothecaries on the board of trustees .\nceramics of this type , commonly known as pill tiles , were made exclusively in england in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries for apothecaries belonging to the worshipful society of apothecaries of london , founded in 1617 . with some variations , all of the tiles are decorated with the society\u2019s coat of arms : surrounded by mantling , apollo , the god of healing , vanquishes the dragon of disease while holding a bow and arrow ; two unicorns act as supporters ; and an often unidentifiable rhinoceros serves as the crest . the latin motto , opiferque per orbem dicor ( i am spoken of all over the world as one who brings help ) , is taken from ovid\u2019s metamorphoses . on one of these tiles the rhinoceros crest is surmounted by a cedar tree , a reference to those planted in the society\u2019s chelsea physic garden in 1673 . the other two tiles display the arms of the city of london .\nbuilt on the site of the black friars priory , the original hall burnt down in the great fire of 1666 and was rebuilt in 1672 . on our tour we learn about the significance of this historic site and the history of the worshipful society as we walk through the great hall , court room and parlour and view artefacts from the collection which is made up of paintings , silverware , furniture and other items which have associations with the society and its work .\nthe society of apothecaries is the preferred livery company of the medical profession and with a total membership of 1747 this is the largest of the 103 city livery companies . non - medical membership is limited to 15 % , while the court of assistants , which forms the governing body of 24 senior members , consists of not less than 22 registered medical practitioners . at the apex of the society stand the master and two wardens who are elected annually on the basis of seniority . the appeal of the hall where the society\u2019s impressive oil paintings 5 and valuable collection of antique drug jars are displayed , the traditional livery dinners held in the great hall , lectures , and other social occasions make membership of the society desirable and keenly sought .\njoin us on this members - only tour of the society ' s premises and discover the fascinating artefacts on display .\nthe windows on the east and west sides of the hall contain stained glass coats of arms of past masters and former officers of the society , and portraits hang on the walls .\nthe faculty of the history and philosophy of medicine and pharmacy , founded at apothecaries\u2019 hall in 1959 , organises lectures , prizes , the appointment of lecturers at medical schools , and courses in medical history for undergraduates . since 1970 the faculty has awarded the diploma in the history of medicine of the society of apothecaries ( dhmsa ) , augmented by the diploma in the philosophy of medicine ( dpmsa ) from 1978 . the society is the only non - university medical licensing authority in the uk and as a member of the united examining board it grants the lmssa and awards 11 postgraduate diplomas .\nthe room contains a large , wall - to - wall showcase in which many of the society ' s apothecaries ' drug jars and pill tiles are displayed . it adjoins the court room and there is a connecting door between them .\nin 1994 the society was established as a separate , self - financing entity with its own accounts .\nthe apothecaries\u2019 act also gave the society responsibility for examining apothecaries\u2019 assistants or dispensers , the majority of whom were women . among those sitting this examination at the hall in 1917 was agatha christie , then working in the dispensary of the red cross hospital , torquay , where she drafted her first detective novel . her knowledge of drugs , especially poisons , was to serve her well in her subsequent career .\nthe apothecaries separated from the grocers in 1617 , when they were granted a royal charter , and during the rest of the 17th century its members challenged the monopoly of the college of physicians .\na few tables set up to show off the modern day works of the people who are members of the apothecaries , including a sombre reminder of modern warfare \u2013 and a table selling ubiquitous branded trinkets .\nthe city livery companies were founded on the trades and crafts of london and the apothecaries were particularly well placed to exploit the demands of an increasing population for drugs , medicines , potions , and pharmaceutical remedies . demand was such that in 1672 the society built a laboratory at apothecaries\u2019 hall where herbs grown at the physic garden were processed and chemical preparations manufactured ( see fig 2 ) . these operations were under the management of the laboratory stock , a stock company that ensured the medicines and drugs manufactured and sold at the hall were of good quality . the trade expanded to supply the army , navy and the colonies , prompting the formation of the navy stock in 1703 . by the close of the 18th century medicine chests from apothecaries\u2019 hall , complete with the requisite pills , mixtures and basic instruments , were essential equipment for naval surgeons and explorers : captain cook\u2019s voyages of discovery and convict fleets sailing to australia had the benefit of medicines and supplies obtained from the society of apothecaries .\nto each side is a unicorn , james i ' s special beasts which highlights his personal interest in the society .\nthe new society was a self governing corporation dedicated to training apprentices in the art of the apothecary , ensuring that medicines made and sold by its members were genuine , punishing frauds , and raising standards of practice among london apothecaries generally\u2014to the benefit of the general public , particularly those who could not afford to consult a physician .\nthe society of apothecaries is well - known due to its foundation of the chelsea physic garden in chelsea , london , in 1673 , one of the oldest botanical gardens in europe , and the second oldest in britain . after sir hans sloane granted the society the use of the manor of chelsea , the four acre ( 16 , 000 m\u00b2 ) garden became the richest collection of medicinal plants in europe , under the direction of philip miller . under its seed exchange program , originally initiated with the leiden botanical garden , cotton was planted for the first time in the colony of georgia . jealously guarded during the tenure of the society , in 1983 the garden became a registered charity and was opened to the general public for the first time .\nsteeped in history and tradition , the society was founded by royal charter in 1617 ; discover its hall , archives and artefacts .\nthe wealthy and influential de laune was not only the founder of the society , he was also its chief benefactor . as the court of assistants acknowledged , he was \u201ca principal means for the procuring of the said company to be made a corporation and for the purchasing of the capital messuage now belonging to the said company called apothecaries\u2019 hall\u201d . 2 he presented two cups to the society , and his portrait , which hangs at the hall ( see fig 1 ) where he is also commemorated in a marble bust .\na new initiative for the society celebrates the historic relationship between apothecaries and general practitioners , and commemorates the names of william rose whose appeal sanctioned the apothecary\u2019s right to practise medicine , and dr fraser rose , a co - founder of the royal college of general practitioners . the rose prize for an original , unpublished dissertation on the history of british general practice is offered jointly by the society and the college : the first award will be made in 2005 when the winner will be presented , appropriately , with the rose bowl .\na central 24 - branch candelabrum suspended from the ceiling was presented to the society by sir benjamin rawling , who was sheriff of london and master in 1736 .\nthe central 24 - branch candelabrum suspended from the ceiling was presented to the society by sir benjamin rawling , who was sheriff of london and master in 1736 .\nthe much darker court room next door is dominated by two large stained glass windows , one depicting the society\u2019s coat of arms , the other the stuart royal arms .\nthe society boasts the oldest surviving livery hall in the city ; it is certainly one of the most attractive . situated in a secluded courtyard on the east side of black friars lane , apothecaries\u2019 hall is not as grand as drapers\u2019 hall , nor as palatial as fishmongers\u2019 hall , but it possesses a special charm and intimacy ( see fig 3 ) .\nto find if your organisation or society is on the approved list below please select the ctrl and f keys on your keyboard . in the search box that appears type in the most relevant part of the name , so for example for society of actuaries you would type actuaries and the number of listings including actuaries should be displayed ( 1 of 21 ) and these are reachable by using the arrows .\nwalking to barts ( where i was a student 1946 - 52 ) from blackfriars , one would pass the society\u2019s hall . , known colloquially as \u201d pots hall \u201c , not disrespectful , when the society was very nearly as old as barts ( 1123 ) . c . p .\ncorrespondence and papers of edmond halley . arranged and edited by eugene fairfield pike , oxford , clarendon press , 1932 . appendix viii : extracts referring to halley from the journal books of the royal society .\nthe apothecaries \u2014 which were medical plant growers \u2014 can trace their heritage as a group back to 1180 , when they were part of the guild of pepperers , and later in 1345 , they moved to the grocers\u2019 company .\nthe name of the association was changed in 1972 at the direction of the court , in order to make a clear distinction between the optically qualified fellows ( of the company ) and members of this cultural and social fellowship . the current society chairman is sheila hope .\ngoing in through the narrow entrance , is a large yellow courtyard \u2013 which is also shared with other occupants , but at the back is the main apothecaries hall .\nwith the help of gideon de laune the society purchased the mansion called cobham house for its hall in 1632\u2014lord cobham had acquired the former guest house of black friars priory after the dissolution of the friary in 1538 . the property extended south to the river thames where the apothecaries had access to their barge and thence to the chelsea physic garden , to a herbarizing , or to participate in the ceremonial procession of state barges on lord mayor\u2019s day .\nthe society is an innovative and progressive institution , firmly established at the forefront of modern - day medicine and a leading player in the advancement of medical research and knowledge . it is based at the magnificent and historic apothecaries\u2019 hall in blackfriars , which is the oldest extant livery hall in the city of london , with the first - floor structure and arrangement of the great hall , court room and parlour remaining as rebuilt between 1668 and 1670 .\nthe great hall is hung with portraits of king charles i , king james i , masters , benefactors , and members of the society . the marble bust of de laune by john young ( 1676 ) surveys the scene from the far end .\nduring medieval times a coat of arms was very important . it told everybody who you were , what family you belonged to , who your relatives were , what territory you may hold . it basically said everything about a powerful person that you wanted ( and needed ) people to know . a coat of arms is a unique design belonging to a particular person ( or group of people i . e . the worshipful society of apothecaries ) and is used by them in a wide variety of ways . some of these ways include as an official seal on important documents , on flags or standards used to identify different groups on a battle field or even to represent different families within a given land area . in england and scotland coats of arms are unique to individuals , not to families , and each successive member of different generations would design their own distinctive coat of arms , often based on the common theme of the family .\nthe spectacle makers ' society provides opportunities for freemen and liverymen to meet in an informal setting , with social events , weekend trips and a wide range of non - optical themed events .\ncobham house in blackfriars was chosen . situated in the precinct of the former dominican priory of the black friars , the property had originally been their guesthouse . the society bought it for \u00a31 , 800 in october 1632 from the executors of lady anne howard , sister - in - law of lady cobham ( who was the wife of the 11th baron and daughter of lord howard of effingham ) .\nhowever , the subject did flourish in more informal and postgraduate settings . this included the medical societies of royal colleges and societies . 11 , 12 the worshipful society of apothecaries , for example , created honorary lecturer posts , student courses , student prizes , and a diploma in the subject . 4 , 13 , 14 however , a perceived lack of support from medical educators led to the society writing in 1965 to the subcommittee of the general medical council ( gmc ) : \u2018if it is worthy of study then it is worthy of a place in the syllabus and of regular teaching appointments in the medical schools\u2019 . 13 the recommendations were not taken up . instead , the largest contributor to the specialty has been the wellcome trust . the trust owns and maintains the wellcome institute of the history of medicine as well as establishing five academic centres , known as wellcome units in the history of medicine throughout the uk . however , such an established organization has previously been thought to be paradoxically accountable for hindering the development of the subject as a formal discipline within medical schools ; the history of medicine has been so well covered by the wellcome trust that no medical school or history department could hope to bring together the wealth of reference and research material which it contains . 4\nthe 8 year old gideon de laune came to london with his family in 1573 . they were huguenot refugees who settled at black friars , within the precinct of the former dominican priory . gideon\u2019s father was a physician but gideon chose to practise as an apothecary from a shop at black friars , making his name and fortune from the manufacture of de laune\u2019s pills , a nostrum recommended for scurvy , dropsy , jaundice , venereal disease , worms , etc . de laune did not join the grocers\u2019 company and he was prepared to defy that company\u2019s authority by leading a breakaway group of apothecaries determined to establish their independence . there was an acrimonious confrontation between de laune and the court of the grocers\u2019 company in 1610 when the apothecaries\u2019 bid for self regulation failed . by 1614 however , de laune had recruited the support of a fellow huguenot , the king\u2019s physician dr theodore mayerne , and dr henry atkins , seven times president of the college of physicians who was likewise favoured by the king . de laune\u2019s own standing as apothecary to queen anne doubtless helped his cause and the apothecaries\u2019 petition for a royal charter met with success . letters patent granted by king james in december 1617 named the 122 founder members of the society of apothecaries .\ngideon de laune ( 1565\u20131659 ) from a painting by cornelis jonson van ceulen . founder , benefactor and twice master , de laune presented his portrait to the society in 1642 .\ncontinuing her medicinal mission , she is currently editing a guide to the top 300 over - the - counter herbs in the uk ( most of which are imported ) and the issues involved in their production and is the chairperson of the herb society .\none notable candidate who came before the society\u2019s court of examiners was john keats who as number 189 sat for the lsa in 1816 , with success . however a few months\u2019 experience as a surgeon\u2019s dresser proved the limit for keats and he turned to literary pursuits . similarly , it was through the portals of apothecaries\u2019 hall that elizabeth garrett anderson managed to obtain the lsa in 1865\u2014the first woman to do so in britain . her achievement paved the way for the foundation of the london school of medicine for women in 1874 and the acceptance of women into the medical profession .\nthe society , which is the largest of the livery companies , is the fifty - eighth in the order of precedence for livery companies . its motto is opiferque per orbem dicor , a latin reference to the greek deity apollo , meaning i am called a bringer of help throughout the world .\nthe apothecaries of london were originally members of the city company of grocers but were granted independence by james i in 1617 . by 1632 they had set up shop in blackfriars in the city of london , and eventually became the largest of the livery companies . their headquarters were destroyed by the great fire of london , which they probably did not think was all that great . in 1673 they established a new site a few miles upstream in the village of chelsea or chelsey .\na recommendation from this study is that it be repeated , perhaps bi - annually by an organization or society interested in the delivery of the history of medicine . this will allow the rate of progression of sscs in the subject be followed , information that could regularly update educators within the medical humanities as well as allow individual sscs suggestions of developments and ideas from other sscs .\nroyal society of tropical medicine and hygiene aims to promote and advance the study , control and prevention of diseases in man and other animals in the tropics and sub - tropics , facilitate discussion and exchange of information among those who are interested in tropical diseases and international health , and generally to promote the work of those interested in these objectives .\nwhen you have completed the pre - registration year , you need to sit the gphc or pharmaceutical society of northern ireland ( psni ) registration exam . you must pass this exam before you can join the gphc / psni register .\nthe apothecaries ' retail pharmacy , which had been located on the northern side of the courtyard , gained a separate entrance on water lane ( now black friars lane ) in 1823 . its steps and wrought - iron railings are still evident . the colonnade in the courtyard where the main door , surmounted by the society ' s arms , is now located was enclosed in 1929 . the entrance hall features the main staircase which was constructed in 1670 .\nform , function and fisheries : the scientific legacy of edward stuart russell - evening meeting - introduced by gordon mcgregor reid , past president of the linnean society . speakers : roger downie , professor of zoological education , university of glasgow , with research interests principally in the life histories of amphibians and marine turtles ; and carl o\u2019brien fls , defra chief fisheries science adviser and the 2015 buckland professor .\nultimately , the society could not sustain both its trading and professional interests . by the early 20th century commercial competition in drug manufacturing had stiffened and profits from the manufacture of medicines , pharmaceutical preparations , and surgical appliances at apothecaries\u2019 hall declined . employees of the trade department clamoured for pay increases and held a strike , heralding the closure of manufacturing at the hall in 1922 . the retail business , complete with valuable prescription books and formulae were disposed of ; likewise the pharmacy at the hall was dismantled and the utensils , jars , mahogany counters , and cabinets were offered for sale .\nvisit one of london ' s museums of health and medicine to discover extraordinary stories .\nthe use of the rose water bowl is alleged to date from the days before cutlery was in use , apart from the personal knife that each person brought to the table and placed beside the trencher or thick piece of bread used to mop up liquids \u2013 a potentially messy business . however , the custom is continued because it is subtler than that \u2013 by dipping the corner of your table napkin into the rose water and patting behind your ears you stimulate the nerves in this region , which through their connections soothe the digestive organs . the source of this knowledge is the society of apothecaries , than whom none could be more authoritative in such matters .\ndestroyed in the great fire of london in 1666 , the society immediately set about re - building the hall . work was completed in 1672 and an ' elaboratory ' was included for the first ever large - scale manufacture of drugs . this was located at ground level along the eastern side of the courtyard , underneath the great hall .\nmiller was a scotsman from a gardening family and was appointed by sir hans sloane . under his care and expertise ' the apothecaries ' garden at chelsea became the most richly stocked botanic garden in europe and a hub of information gathering and sharing , both nationally and internationally . the garden became the horticultural google of its day .\nslowly snaking up the grand staircase \u2013 slowly as everyone was looking at the paintings and stained glass windows , and eventually up to the main first floor and into the parlour , with a whole wall lined with the sorts of china pots used by apothecaries to store their dried herbs .\nher publications include ' the greatest glasshouse ' ( on kew ' s palm house ) , ' the healing garden ' ( which was recently revised and updated for eden ) and ' the apothecaries ' garden ' , a history of chelsea physic garden which was published for the millennium .\nboth the college and the society were founded at times of vast change and extraordinary optimism . erasmus , more , luther and bacon were transforming the intellectual universe while academically gifted and reforming monarchs like henry viii and james vi and i seemed to offer the means to translate theory into practice . it was a good time to found things and many of the great institutions of england sprang from this moment - including the college and the society . their founders moved in the most advanced intellectual circles ; they were close to power and they had ambitions to match .\nhome to the world\u2019s oldest museum of ophthalmic optics and eyecare , full of visual delights .\nthe story of britain\u2019s largest voluntary hospital , told in the crypt of st philip\u2019s church .\nvisiting the garden now provides an excellent learning experience . the plants are very well labelled with several themed areas to focus on specific geographical sources of plants . there is also currently an art installation by nici ruggiero which uses jars in the style of those used by early apothecaries to explain how different plants were and are used in medicine .\nthe two stock companies combined their activities in 1822 after the acquisition of an old foundry behind apothecaries\u2019 hall where the industrial processes centred on the chemical laboratory , the still house , and a magnesia room where furnaces , vats , and stoves throbbed and bubbled under the surveillance of the chemical operator . the processes were not without risk and on one occasion a series of explosions ripped apart the body of henry hennell , sending parts of his anatomy across the street and onto the roof .\ntoday , wcsm offers nationally recognised qualifications which have been accredited by qfqual and sqa . wcsm is the awarding body and successful candidates will be presented with their qualification certificates at the company ' s annual ceremony at apothecaries ' hall in london each october .\nincidentally , the word ' apothecary ' derives from ' apotheca ' which was a store for spices and herbs . apothecaries needed to be able to identify the herbs they would be purchasing to mix their products and thus avoid adulteration , poisonings or ineffective treatment .\na personal history of 62 years of bioengineering - prof . emeritus heinz wolff ( brunel university )\nwalford gives the impression that sir hans sloane created the chelsea physic garden , however it was already in existence and sloane had been an apprentice at the garden . after sloane had made his fortune ( more on this in a later post on chelsea ) , he purchased the manor of chelsea from cheyne and granted a perpetual rent of the garden to the apothecaries for a peppercorn rent of \u00a35 a year .\nas well as appointing miller , becoming landlord to the apothecaries and making sure we only pay \u00a35 rent per year for ever ( as long as we teach about ' useful ' plants ) , introducing the idea of milk chocolate to europe ( allegedly ) and collecting enough artefacts in his 92 year long life that they became the nucleus of the british museum , sir hans sloane had dealings in the american colony of georgia and called upon the expertise of miller to provide the plants of cotton - gossypium spp .\nto determine the current status of history of medicine student selected components ( ssc ) at uk medical schools . this includes the frequency , methods of delivery , assessment , and evaluation of such courses .\npercentages of history of medicine sscs for each objective characteristic were obtained as well as general descriptive data .\n\u2018education at longwood gardens \u2013 a continuum of learning\u2019 - dr . doug needham ( director of education )\nthe initial meeting was held in 1933 in prince henry ' s room near the inner temple gateway in fleet street , and was called by the insertion of a notice in several current optical journals inviting all those interested and qualified to attend . there was a good response , evident interest was aroused and , apart from the hiatus caused by the war , the fellowship ( society ) has flourished ever since . subsequent meetings took place in the chapter house of st paul ' s cathedral and the premises of the city livery club at sion college on the embankment , before the fellowship ( along with the company ) settled down\npermanently\nand happily in apothecaries ' hall .\nthis is a pdf - only article . the first page of the pdf of this article appears below .\nit is known that a gild of cutlers existed in the city of london in the 13th century , comprised of cutlers who had settled in the vicinity of cheapside . as was the case with the other trade guilds of the day , its function was to protect the interests of its members , to attend to their welfare , and to ensure that high standards of quality were maintained . the first ordinances were granted in 1344 by the mayor and aldermen , which gave the gild power of search and assay of all manner of cutlery .\nshows the variety of content including a wide range of topics and historical periods within the history of medicine sscs . these particularly include the 20th and 21st centuries .\nalso suggests there are some factors that may limit the provision of history of medicine sscs such as lack of staff , teaching facilities , and time within curriculum .\nthis lecture will revisit its past ; some of the antique technologies pioneered there as well as profile some of its notable people and , of course , plants .\nthe hall survived the vicissitudes of the civil war and interregnum but was destroyed in the great fire of september 1666 . thomas lock was responsible for rebuilding on the old foundations ( 1668\u201370 ) and his work survives : the great hall ( see fig 4 ) , parlour , court room , and carved staircase are recognised as some of the finest late 17th century interiors of any livery hall . 4 while the main reception rooms of the post - fire hall have been preserved , the street frontage was rebuilt by the surveyor richard norris in the 1780s to provide larger premises for the society\u2019s trading activities , with access to the courtyard and hall through a central archway . thus the west and south elevations facing black friars lane and playhouse yard were given their sturdy , industrial appearance , whereas the society\u2019s hall preserves the character of a late 17th century town house .\nthe society is based at apothecaries ' hall in blackfriars . the original hall was cobham house , purchased in 1632 . this building was destroyed in the great fire of london in 1666 . a new hall was built on the same site and completed in 1672 to the designs of edward jerman . an elaboratory was included for the first ever large - scale manufacture of drugs . a major restoration and building programme was carried out in the 1780s . although the hall underwent major re - development in the 1980s , its external appearance has altered little since the late - eighteenth century . it is the oldest extant livery company hall in the city , with the first - floor structure and arrangement of the great hall , court room and parlour remaining as re - built between 1668 and 1670 .\nan internationally renowned collection of archives , art and historic objects relating to the history of mental healthcare and treatment .\na fascinating portrait of the vital humanitarian work of the british red cross , from its 1870 beginnings to today .\none of the world\u2019s largest and richest medical collections , founded on the extraordinary personal collection of sir henry wellcome .\nwe marked the anniversary of the date of our founding by sending out electronic greeting card to all members and numerous friends of the faculty and partner organisations . download here .\nthe society was incorporated as a city livery company in 1617 . its hall ( dating from 1668 - 72 ) , archives and artefacts also record and reflect its activities as a major centre for manufacturing and retailing drugs ( 1671 - 1922 ) , founder of chelsea physic garden in 1673 and medical examining and licensing body from 1815 .\nthe uk\u2019s largest and longest - established public health organisation . completely independent of government and of any special interest . with members who are academics , health professionals and practitioners who share an interest in promoting health through their daily work , and come together through society membership to provide cross - cutting , multidisciplinary perspectives on current health questions . if this sounds good to you then follow the link .\ndiscover the inspiring story of one of the oldest hospitals in the world , and view spectacular paintings by william hogarth .\n\u2018 a considerable number of departments in medical schools and other institutions reported that historical points were normally touched on in the course of teaching , and that some idea of historical development was considered of advantage to the medical student . \u2019 9\nlast weekend i was walking in chelsea , hunting down some of the locations of my father\u2019s photos when i walked past one of the places i have always meant to visit .\nthe spectacle makers ' society grew out of the wcsm fellowship , which itself was the brainchild of roland champness , who was later to become both clerk and master of the livery company . in 1933 roland champness sought the court ' s permission through his father , sir william champness , the then clerk , to start a\nsort of fellowship guild of freemen within the company\n, to\nprovide social and cultural refreshment and stimulus for liverymen , freemen and student associates of the company , together with their friends and families\n. the court not only approved the idea , but also gave him a preliminary grant of 100 guineas to open a fellowship account from which to meet any immediate expenses ."]}
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automobile insurers in the united states . national general insurance group offers property and casualty products , including personal auto , rv , motorcycle , commercial auto and more . with a nationwide network of claims professionals and a 24 - hour , toll - free claims hotline available 365 days a year , national general insurance provides superior claims service for its customers .\npart of the national general insurance advantage is our experience \u2013 nearly 70 years insuring cars . if any company understands how important your car is to you , it\u2019s national general insurance . we know that your vehicle is the key to your freedom and meeting your responsibilities .\n) - - gmac insurance announced today that it is changing its name to national general insurance . the company is one of the largest automobile insurers in the united states .\ni\u2019ll compare the numerical scores ( instead of the power circle rating ) for national general / gmac auto insurance , to the industry average and the scores of competing insurance companies , for each jd power insurance study ( 2012 - 2015 ) where it was rated . national general / gmac was included in the following annual jd power insurance studies :\na . m . best affirms credit ratings of national general hldgs corp . and most subs . ; upgrades direct general ins . co . and affiliates\nnational general insurance group operates through eleven insurance subsidiaries and other affiliated companies , offers property and casualty products , including personal auto , rv , motorcycle and commercial auto as well as accident and supplemental health insurance products .\nthis national general ( formerly gmac ) insurance companies review is divided into four sections , consisting of : 1 . its am best financial strength ratings , 2 . jd power insurance customer & claims satisfaction scores & ratings for national general ( gmac ) compared to competing companies 3 . its auto insurance customer complaint ratings , and 4 . information about competing auto insurance companies , and how their complaint records compare to the national general ( formerly gmac ) companies .\nnational general insurance company has received 4 . 49 out of 5 stars based on 358 customer reviews and a bbb rating of a + .\n2014 : national general / gmac was not included in the 2014 jd power auto claims satisfaction study .\n2013 : national general / gmac was not included in the 2013 jd power auto claims satisfaction study .\nthis review will analyze any recent jd power and am best ratings for national general , and evaluate , for the most recent five year period where reliable statistics are available ( 2010 , 2011 , 2012 , 2013 & 2014 ) , the auto insurance complaint data for the subsidiary companies of national general insurance group , to determine whether each subsidiary , such as integon general insurance company or national general insurance company online , has a better - than - average , average , or worse - than - average customer complaint record .\n\u201cthe new national general insurance brand enables us to establish our own identity while maintaining our more than 70 years of industry experience , our breadth of products and our national reach , \u201d storms added .\nthe national general insurance company subsidiary has a much higher than average number of auto insurance complaints in 2012 , 2013 & 2014 , with its number of auto insurance complaints at 196 % more than the annual industry average in 2014 . although the company had less than the average number of auto insurance complaints for 2010 & 2011 , the results for the most recent years are most relevant . the auto insurance market share for national general insurance company has decreased each year since 2012 , which may be an indication national general insurance company does not have competitive pricing for its auto insurance , in at least some of the states where it operates .\nnational general insurance group is a specialty personal lines company and is one of the largest automobile insurers in the united states . national general insurance group , through its eleven insurance subsidiaries and other affiliated companies , offers property and casualty products , including personal auto , rv , motorcycle and commercial auto as well as accident and supplemental health insurance products . learn more online at urltoken .\nauto insurance claims satisfaction summary : national general / gmac scored . 5 % below the national average in the 2012 jd power auto claims satisfaction study , but was not rated in the 2013 & 2014 studies . based on its performance in 2012 , i would expect slightly lower to average auto claims satisfaction from national general .\nthese companies scored 1 . 1 % or more lower than national general / gmac in the 2012 southeast region study : 21st century , safeco , and direct general .\nnational general insures autos and other vehicles , but it does not insure homes or personal property , and does not sell its own home , condo or renters insurance . if you buy direct from the company , national general acts as an agent , and partners with other insurance companies , to sell their partner companies\u2019 home , condo , or renters insurance . if you get a home insurance price quote from national general , the company ( or companies ) they quote you will depend on where you live .\nnational general insurance group offers property and casualty products , including personal auto , rv , motorcycle , commercial auto and more . with a nationwide network of claims professionals and a 24 - hour , toll - free claims hotline available 365 days a year , national general insurance provides superior claims service for its customers .\nnational general insurance , aka good sams , is over priced and only care about getting the extra dollar from thier customers . i found insurance 40 percent cheaper and i terminated my account in good standing . they conjured up a $ 12 debt and sent it to a collections agency . i will never use national general insurance again . poor company . beware !\nmichael karfunkel , chairman and ceo of national general insurance , said the name change is the culmination of three - plus years of transformation into a global insurer .\nnational general / gmac is rated in only one of the eleven regional studies ( the southeast region ) composing the annual jd power us auto insurance customer satisfaction study . national general / gmac has too small a sample share in other regions , and was not included in the 2014 study at all for this same reason . if your state is not included in the southeast region , the results for national general / gmac in this region may still be a good proxy for how national general performs in your state .\nthe national general assurance company subsidiary has a higher than average number of auto insurance complaints every year , over the last five years , with its number of auto insurance complaints in its worst year during this period ( 2013 ) , at 154 % more than the industry average . the auto insurance market share for national general assurance company has decreased each year since 2012 , which may be an indication national general assurance company no longer has competitive pricing for its auto insurance , in at least some of the states where it operates .\nif you live in nc file your national general complaints at the following link but if you live outside nc just do a google search for your state\u2019s department of insurance / insurance commissioner and they should have an online help / complaint section . national general will continue [ redacted ] people until the right agency who allows them to operate hears about it . i can tell you from my experience , national general is scared , very scared of complaints to the department of insurance / insurance commissioners of the state they sell in . here is the nc link : urltoken\nin 2014 , national general holdings corporation purchased personal express insurance company , a small insurance company selling auto & home insurance direct to consumers in the state of california only , from amtrust financial services , inc . we\u2019ll see in the future if national general will use this subsidiary to expand its business , or just maintain it as a runoff company . because this subsidiary have very , very little auto insurance market share , so the one auto insurance complaint each year in 2012 & 2014 resulted in worse than average auto insurance complaint ratios .\nthe mic general insurance corporation subsidiary has maintained a lower than average number of auto insurance complaints each year since 2010 , with its number of auto insurance complaints in its worst year during this period ( 2014 ) , still only 77 % of the industry average . the auto insurance market share for mic general insurance corporation has decreased from 2013 to 2014 , which may be an indication mic general insurance corporation no longer has competitive pricing for its auto insurance , in at least some of the states where it operates .\nlastly , i\u2019ll compare the auto insurance complaint records for the national general subsidiary companies , with major competitors , like allstate , progressive , geico , state farm , & farmers .\nthe integon general insurance corporation subsidiary has maintained a better - than - average auto insurance complaint history in four of the last five years , with its number of auto insurance complaints in its worst year during this period ( 2013 ) , at only 1 % more than the industry average . the auto insurance market share for integon general insurance corporation increased from 2013 to 2014 , which may be an indication integon general insurance corporation now has more competitive pricing for its auto insurance , in at least some of the states where it operates .\nformerly known as gmac insurance , national general insurance is a nationwide insurer founded in 1920 that began as a part of general motors , and is the only insurance company to successfully be spun off from an auto manufacturer . the company\u2019s headquarters are in winston - salem , nc , and they currently employ over 3 , 500 people in the us .\nthanks for reading this review about national general ( formerly gmac ) auto insurance complaints . you can find other reviews of leading auto , home , & life insurance companies on my website & blog . what do you think of national general auto insurance ? did you find this review useful ? comment on my facebook page . if you have questions , contact me at help @ smartshopyourcarinsurance . com . follow me on twitter for important insurance consumer news & new blog entries at carinswatch .\nthe most common reasons , for people to file auto & home insurance complaints with a state insurance department against insurance companies , are for delays in a claim payment , unsatisfactory payment of a claim , and denial of a claim . the complaint statistics used in this national general insurance group review are the number of upheld complaints filed against the national general companies with a state\u2019s insurance regulatory authority , adjusted for each subsidiary company\u2019s market share , as determined by the national association of insurance commissioners . this review provides valuable information to help you decide if national general is best for you . by choosing a company with a better - than - average complaint history , or at least avoiding companies with consistent , worse - than - average complaint records , you decrease the likelihood you will have a negative experience , when you need your auto or home insurance company .\naccording to our rate test , national general was about 9 % higher than the other insurance companies we have tested using the same details . it looks like the extra features the car insurance policies come with adds to the cost . anyone interested in national general insurance is invited to get their own quote , since it can certainly vary . drivers of gm cars may also see a reduction , since they give a discount for them .\nduring the economic downturn , the gmac business unit was separated from general motors , and subsequently bailed out by the federal government . since then , the banking and lending division was re - branded as ally financial , and as of july 2013 the insurance division has taken a new name , national general insurance .\nthe detailed information in this review compares national general ( gmac ) auto insurance to the industry average and competing companies for customer service , claims processing performance , customer complaints , financial strength , and insurance rates , but if if you don\u2019t want to read all the details , you can go to this review on my website here , to see if national general / gmac consistently performs better than average , average , or worse than average for customer service , claims , and pricing , and compare national general / gmac to over 40 other u . s . auto & home insurance companies .\nnational general insurance online , inc . is available in the states of alabama , arizona , florida , illinois , indiana , missouri , oregon , pennsylvania , south carolina , tennessee , & washington .\nthese companies scored . 1 % or more lower than national general / gmac in the 2013 southeast region study : allstate and kentucky farm bureau .\nnational general insurance has a fairly large base of rv customers that get coverage from them . their plans are similar in nature to their car insurance , and they offer a lot of the same features . there is an optional full replacement cost coverage that is available in case your rv is totaled or stolen . this feature is appealing and might offer piece of mind in case of such unfortunate experiences . the policies are actually underwritten by national general insurance .\ni\u2019ll analyze the change in the jd power home & auto insurance scores & ratings for the national general ( formerly gmac ) insurance companies from 2012 to 2015 , and compare them to the scores of leading competitors , like state farm , allstate , the hartford , travelers , safeco , nationwide , liberty mutual , farmers , progressive , & geico . i\u2019ll review the am best financial strength rating ( fsr ) for the national general insurance subsidiaries , too .\nnational general\u2019s primary business is auto insurance . their policies offer the same coverage types found with just about every other major insurer , including comprehensive , collision and liability protection . unlike most other insurance companies we have reviewed , their \u201cunique features\u201d actually have some benefits not commonly found . these are primarily used as marketing gimmicks , but drivers may actually find something with national general that they cannot get anywhere else :\nthe integon national insurance company subsidiary has a higher than average number of auto insurance complaints in four of the last five years , with its number of auto insurance complaints in its worst year during this period ( 2014 ) , at 80 % more than the industry average . the auto insurance market share for national general assurance company has increased greatly each year since 2010 , which may be a strong indication of competitive pricing for its auto insurance , in at least some of the states where it operates .\nassigned to insurance companies that have , in our opinion , an excellent ability to meet their ongoing insurance obligations .\nb = better than average . insurance companies with complaint ratios less than 75 % of the average insurance company .\nw = worse than average . insurance companies with complaint ratios more than 125 % of the average insurance company .\nwhile national general is still branding itself in the property line of business , it has produced a culture and environment that not only recognizes the talent of their employees but promotes those that reflect the 4e\u2019s . i\u2019ve been able to advance my career while working for national general with the help of great coworkers and management .\nit shouldn\u2019t be hard to choose the coverages that are best for you . that\u2019s why you\u2019ll get straight talk from national general insurance . because in today\u2019s \u201cswitch and save\u201d insurance marketplace , we believe you should switch and stay with an insurer that\u2019s in it for the long haul .\nnational general / gmac had too small a sample share of responding customers in 2013 & 2014 , so it was not scored or rated in these two years .\n\u201cthis is the culmination of three - plus years of transformation into a world - class insurer , \u201d said michael karfunkel , chairman and ceo of national general insurance . \u201cour new state - of - the - art policy administration system , which has earned accolades for its ease of use , and the supplemental health products we\u2019re now offering customers , are examples of how national general insurance is transforming and enhancing relationships with customers , agents and affinity partners . \u201d\nnational general has been and continues to be a wonderful place for career development . the environment is friendly , the people are awesome , and the company is growing quickly .\nso you don\u2019t have to worry about comparing complaint ratio numbers , i devised a rating system to help you identify if national general has a good or poor complaint record .\nbased on a . m . best ' s analysis , 052590 - national general holdings corp . is the amb ultimate parent and identifies the topmost entity of the corporate structure . view a list of operating insurance entities in this structure .\nnational general insurance offers exciting opportunities to smart , motivated individuals who are looking to build a successful future working for a best - in - class insurance provider . we ' ll help you discover new beginnings in a dynamic learning environment and set you on the right path to achieving your professional goals .\ni was rear - ended by a national general policyholder and dealing with national general was awful ! [ redacted ] was the adjuster handling my incident and she never returned my calls or emails . i had to call the general line every time i needed a response and escalate my issue and then would get a return call . i have no clue why anyone would insure with this company after seeing the many negative reviews on various sites .\nthe new south insurance company subsidiary maintained a better - than - average auto insurance complaint history from 2010 to 2013 , but its number of auto insurance complaints in 2014 was 4 % more than the industry average . the auto insurance market share for new south insurance company decreased greatly each year since 2012 , which may be an indication new south insurance company no longer has competitive pricing for its auto insurance , in at least some of the states where it operates .\nbyron storms , president of national general insurance said \u201cthe new name and brand signify a substantial infusion of energy wrapped around our long - standing commitment to customer service . our name is new but our deep dedication to our policyholders is unchanged . \u201d\nnational general insurance is a thriving company committed to ensuring that you achieve your personal best . working here means you ' re advancing your career at a best - in - class insurance provider that is leading the industry in innovation . you will be given all the resources you need to take charge of your own future success .\ni agree . worst insurance company - rude employee\u2019s - you pay way too much and then they don\u2019t cover you . we\u2019ll be cancelling asap . dear national general - i hope you go bankrupt ! might hire a lawyer since you failed to cover us .\nthis section of the review will analyze the jd power ratings & numerical scores for national general insurance ( formerly gmac ) , in all the jd power insurance studies where the company was included in the last few years , to see if its jd power ratings truly reflect the quality of the claims & customer service for the company .\ni was rear - ended by someone covered under national general . i filed a claim . the adjuster gave me the run around , so i eventually filed with my insurance company , but am looking to be reimbursed for my deductible . it is going on two months and national general has not done a thing . a police report was filed . i filed complaints with bbb and the insurance commissioner . if nothing results by december , i will have no other choice but to take the other driver to small claims court .\nthis , so called insurance company is a total scam\u2026they will not pay claims and there is obviously no person you can talk to\u2026i spoke to 31 people and they just kept transferring the call to someone else . . i am out of over $ 9000 plus my insurance payments\u2026do not , i repeat , do not even think to purchase insurance from national general . . i am now with a reputable company .\nanother measure of quality for an auto or home insurance company is the number of upheld complaints filed against it with a state\u2019s insurance regulatory authority , adjusted for the company\u2019s market share . this section of the review will show you if national general auto & home insurance has a better - than - average , average , or below - average complaint record for 2010 , 2011 , 2012 , 2013 & 2014 .\nsoutheast region auto insurance satisfaction summary : national general / gmac scored 2 . 6 % , and 1 . 3 % below the region average each year in the 2012 & 2013 studies respectively , but was not included in the 2014 study . the scores for national general / gmac in the 2012 & 2013 studies are only 6 points apart ( on a 1 , 000 point scale ) , in spite of the variance in how far below average it performed in each of these years . although there is no score for 2014 , i would expect below average auto insurance customer satisfaction for national general / gmac in the southeast region states of al , ga , ky , la , ms , nc , sc , and tn .\nthe integon casualty insurance company subsidiary has maintained a better - than - average auto insurance complaint history over the last five years , with its number of auto insurance complaints in its worst year during this period , at 29 % of the industry average . the auto insurance market share for integon casualty insurance company has decreased slightly from 2013 to 2014 , which may be an indication integon casualty insurance company no longer has competitive pricing for its auto insurance , in at least some of the states where it operates .\nthe integon preferred insurance company subsidiary has a higher than average number of auto insurance complaints in the most recent four of the last five years , with its number of auto insurance complaints in 2014 at 162 % more than the industry average . the auto insurance market share for integon preferred insurance company has increased greatly from 2013 to 2014 , almost doubling in size , which may be a strong indication integon preferred insurance company now has competitive pricing for its auto insurance , in at least some of the states where it operates .\nif you ' re calling in a moment of roadside distress , or simply have a policy question , national general insurance will be there when you need us . whether you\u2019re calling about your car , rv , motorcycle , or home , you can be certain that your insurance , and the people who stand behind it , will come through for you .\nhorrible , stay away . high insurance and no transparency , hidden charges arrogant customer services . they are here to steal your money , not to provide insurance\n2013 : national general / gmac scored 13 points ( on a 1 , 000 point scale ) or 1 . 3 % below the 2013 southeast region average , at 791 out of 1 , 000 points .\n2012 : national general / gmac scored 26 points ( on a 1 , 000 point scale ) or 2 . 6 % below the 2012 southeast region average , at 785 out of 1 , 000 points .\nthese companies scored 2 . 3 % or more lower than national general / gmac in the 2012 jd power auto claims satisfaction study : mercury , 21st century , encompass , esurance , and commerce ( mapfre ) .\nright now this is the worse insurance company i had in over 45 years .\nintegon general insurance corporation is available in the states of alabama , colorado , florida , georgia , missouri , north carolina , ohio , rhode island , south carolina , tennessee , & virginia .\n2012 : national general / gmac scored 5 points ( on a 1 , 000 point scale ) or . 5 % below the 2012 jd power auto claims satisfaction study average , at 847 out of 1 , 000 points .\nfor a list of companies that we recommend , visit our best insurance companies page .\nyou can check allstate\u2019s complaint statistics in my allstate insurance complaints & ratings review here .\nat national general insurance , we are looking for dedicated individuals with strong core values and solid experience . with locations throughout the united states , you can find the right position for you that can help expand your knowledge and talents . you ' ll be respected for your contributions and given the resources necessary to succeed .\nnational general is the worst insurance company ever . they fraudulently charge you , lie about the rate your going to get and are a nightmare to deal with regarding claims . they even made me insure my ex because she refused to send info on his new address . horrible company do not use ! ! ! !\nyou may really like your car or home insurance company , or you may have heard from relatives or friends about the insurance companies they think are better or worse than others , but you never really know how good your insurance company will be , until you have a serious claim . the good news is many insurance companies settle a good portion of their claims in a manner acceptable to the majority of their customers . however , the wise consumer should avoid insurance companies with a worse than average history of auto or home insurance complaints .\nin 2016 , jd power did a study of the us auto insurance industry that focused on the overall satisfaction of the major insurance companies . national general received 2 out of 5 for \u201coverall satisfaction\u201d which meant about average . their overall score in categories first notice of loss ( fnol ) , service interaction , and settlement was 2 out of 5 . us insurance agents website gives the company an overall score of 2 . 5 out of 5 with many of the complaints being poor customer service and issues with claims .\nabove are the auto insurance complaint statistics for personal express , and its homeowners insurance complaint statistics are below . if you are a california auto or home owner , and interested in getting a price quote from personal express , you can visit the personal express insurance company website .\nyou can check the geico complaint statistics in my geico insurance complaints & ratings review here .\nyou can check the progressive complaint statistics in my progressive insurance complaints & ratings review here .\nmy first couple weeks here at national general insurance has been nothing short of amazing ! i came in knowing absolutely nothing about insurance , but everyone around here makes it their business to make sure i am not left behind . the entire staff is super friendly and seems to treat everyone as if we are one big happy family . i am extremely thankful for this opportunity and i am excited to see what the future holds .\nnational general offers homeowners insurance , but they do not actually underwrite the policy . similar to companies like progressive and geico , home , renters and condo insurance can be purchased and serviced through them , but there is a different company that is actually paying the bills . because of this , specific details will vary by state . however , the vast majority of plans will come with standard protection like personal property and home liability .\nthe national general insurance group companies had their a - ( excellent ) am best financial strength rating with a stable outlook ( no ratings upgrade or downgrade is expected in the near future ) reaffirmed on 5 / 29 / 2015 . a - is the fourth highest rating for am best . i become concerned with any car or homeowners insurance company or subsidiary with less than an a - rating for financial strength from am best .\nthese companies scored 1 . 9 % or more higher than national general / gmac in the 2013 southeast region study : usaa , tennessee farm bureau , state farm , north carolina farm bureau , auto - owners , alfa , and liberty mutual .\nas mentioned earlier in this review , national general has ten subsidiary companies insuring private passenger vehicles in the states where the company sells auto insurance . the use of more than one auto insurance subsidiary company is usually to offer different pricing to specific risk profiles ( for example , drivers with a clean driving record vs . drivers with tickets and accidents ) , operate in a certain us state or group of states , or for selling through different sales channels , such as buying direct from the company or buying from an independent insurance agency . each subsidiary has its own rates , so if you receive auto insurance quotes direct from the company and from an independent insurance agent , the prices are likely to be different .\ni use to work for national general for over 30 years . it was a great company until\u2026\u2026a new ceo was hired in 2000 i believe . that\u2019s when things went to hell\u2026 . . no longer cared about the customer but the bottom dollar ! then the company was sold in 2010 , and things got even worse ! it makes me sad when i see the national general name with such negative feedback . so much for a great comapny and great employees when greed takes over ! : - (\nmic general insurance corporation is available in the states of alaska , alabama , arizona , california , florida , georgia , indiana , michigan , missouri , new jersey , ohio , oklahoma , pennsylvania , & tennessee .\nthe merger of integon with gmac will strategically complement the direct response preferred and standard personal lines insurance written by gmac ' s present insurance subsidiaries ,\naccording to the joint statement .\nnational general insurance does offer a few unique features with their auto insurance policies , but you will pay for it . their premiums came in almost 10 % higher than all the other companies we have tested . as of 2016 including the 4 years prior , the a - rating from am best implies that the financial strength of the the company is stable , which is definitely a pro . if you are weighing the pros versus the cons when searching for an insurance company , there seems to be a lot more complaints when dealing with\nthis is the worst insurance company i have ever dealt with . sadly , i have metromile , which i like a lot , but this company is handling the claim because metromile farmed out the claims to this company . metromile tells me they no longer issue policies with national general , so i am apparently one of the last lucky few to deal with them . i point this out because i would have never knowingly signed up for insurance with such an awful company . they are basically the auto insurance equivalent of great benefit from the rainmaker .\ni had a horrible experience with this insurance company as well . you need to file a complaint with the insurance commissioner in the state where the accident occured . this company is a joke !\nc = average . insurance companies with complaint ratios from 75 % to 125 % of the average insurance company . i use a minus sign ( - ) to indicate auto insurance complaint ratios slightly worse than average ( 1 . 05 to 1 . 25 ) and a plus sign ( + ) for auto insurance complaint ratios slightly better than average ( . 95 to . 75 ) .\ni filed a complaint and they lied to the insurance commissioner . these people are crooks and liars .\nyou can check the state farm complaint statistics in my state farm insurance complaints & ratings review here .\nthe proposed merger culminates efforts by both companies to expand their reach in the financial services industry . integon specializes in underwriting and marketing nonstandard and other specialty automobile insurance products to individuals . gmac helps buyers finance general motors cars and trucks .\nam best financial strength ratings are not a measure of customer service or the quality of the claims adjusting for any of the national general companies , but an opinion about their ability to pay claims , remain financially solvent , and stay in business . i recommend avoiding , if possible or practical , any auto or homeowners insurance company with lower than an \u201ca - \u201d rating for financial strength from am best . some major auto & home insurance companies have higher financial strength ratings than the national general companies , but the difference in financial strength among a + + , a + , a , & a - rated companies is not significant to me unless higher rated companies are the same or better in terms of price , coverage , claims handling , and customer service .\nas a sales rep for national general benefits solutions , i have been given all the tools , training and support necessary to thrive in an exciting and ever evolving market . with uncapped earnings potential and a company culture second to none , i couldn\u2019t imagine working for any other organization .\ni could write out a massive blow - by - blow , but i\u2019ll save you all the experience of sorting through it . in short : my wife was in an accident , the car was towed to a repair shop , national general\u2019s adjustor inspected the vehicle , and the repairs and costs involved were sorted out between them and the garage . the work then began . two weeks later , the garage finds substantial additional damage inside the car , and national general decides to pull the plug and deem the car a total loss , as opposed to fixing it .\nhorrible insurance company ! stay away ! ! ! i had to switch to national general after moving to north carolina from washington state . i had progressive but their rates were too high for nc insurance standards . they quoted me 324 $ for 2 cars on full coverage . 2 weeks later i get notice of cancelation of full coverage to liability\u2026 because something they messed up on . fixed that . 2 weeks later\u2026 my insurance went up to almost $ 700 because they required nc drivers license\u2026 . fixed that\u2026 they then moved my rates too almost $ 500\u2026 . . got another notice of dropping full coverage again because of their mistake\u2026 . i cancelled my insurance 3 days after my 492 $ monthly new payment \u2026 . instead of prorating\u2026 i will only receive $ 40 . stay away from this joke of a insurance company ! please\ni update my reviews throughout the year as new data becomes available , so be sure to bookmark or place my website in your favorites , so you can keep up on how national general and other major insurance companies perform in the future . if the information in this review helps you , please like this review on facebook and share the link to it on the web and through social media .\nintegon stock was halted in trading monday at $ 16 per share . general motors closed down 1 / 8 at 55 - 1 / 2 .\ni am a former insurance agent and banker turned consumer advocate . my priority is to help educate individuals and families about the different types of insurance they need , and assist them in finding the best place to get it .\nthese companies scored 1 % or more higher than national general / gmac in the 2012 jd power auto claims satisfaction study : nj manufacturers , usaa , auto - owners , amica , erie , automobile club of southern california , country , american family , the hartford , state farm , allstate , and travelers .\ni ran into national general through rv share and was told all rentals would be fully covered . after two months of renting out my rv a driver ran it off the road and now they only want to pay 1 / 3rd of the damage . i would stay away from this company or anything they insure .\nintegon casualty insurance company is available in the states of connecticut , north carolina , new york , tennessee , & virginia .\ngeneral motors acceptance corp . will pay integon holders $ 26 per share , which holders of integon ' s $ 3 . 875 convertible stock also will receive .\nthese companies scored . 9 % or more higher than national general / gmac in the 2012 southeast region study : usaa , tennessee farm bureau , north carolina farm bureau , state farm , geico , kentucky farm bureau , allstate , auto - owners , nationwide , progressive , metlife , alfa , liberty mutual , and the hartford .\nmany people pay too much for their insurance because they never shop for better rates , or if they do shop , they don\u2019t check the rates of enough companies . for a lot of people , the best insurance company is the one with the lowest rates . the ad below will take you to links to get online quotes from leading home , auto , health , & life insurance companies in your area . choose the type of insurance , put in your zip , and start shopping now !\ni\u2019m happy to say that i filed a complaint with the nc insurance commissioner / nc department of insurance and i have had positive luck . i have not fully achieved what\u2019s due but getting there . the more we all file complaints the sooner national general will be forced to either clean up their act or be run out of nc . the adjuster that i have been dealing with stated she was leaving her job and wanted to close put my claim beforehand . in arguing with her about what crooks they all are she finally snapped back and said why do you think i\u2019m leaving .\nbe sure to use the information in this review and the ad below this paragraph ( or the ad at the end of this review ) to request price quotes from multiple insurance companies , and find the best auto or home insurance company for you .\nthe integon indemnity corporation subsidiary has a much higher than average number of auto insurance complaints in 2012 , 2013 & 2014 , with its number of auto insurance complaints in 2014 at 344 % more than the industry average . although the company had less than the average number of auto insurance complaints for 2010 & 2011 , the results for the most recent years are more relevant . the auto insurance market share for integon indemnity corporation has decreased each year over the last five years , which may be an indication integon indemnity corporation does not have competitive pricing for its auto insurance , in at least some of the states where it operates .\nthe complaint ratios for the national general insurance companies listed below display the ratio of the company\u2019s u . s . market share of closed complaints compared to the company\u2019s u . s . market share of premiums for a specific policy type . complaint ratios lower than \u201c1\u201d have less complaints than average , and complaint ratios over \u201c1\u201d have more complaints than average . the lower the complaint ratio , the less complaints against the company . ideally , you want to choose an auto or home insurance company with complaint ratios less than 1 . 00 each year , at least over the most recent three years .\ni will be contacting the bbb on this , good sam club , and plan on looking at other carriers of rv insurance .\nmy name is michael barnett and i totally agree with everyone\u2026the car lot that i got my from which is wilmon auto sales in eden north carolina said that he was mad at the services they\u2019re giving me that he\u2019s going to put a sign on his door that\u2019s states anyone who has national general insurance with [ redacted ] or [ redacted ] will not be welcomed here\u2026need i say more . they have no sensitivity for the common insurer ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !\nnew york ( cnnfn ) - general motors corp . ' s finance arm and integon corp . said monday that they will merge in a cash transaction valued at $ 550 million .\ni had insurance with this company for about 25 years . i recommend that you not obtain auto insurance from them . if you are late on your payments by one minute they will cancel your policy and you will be penalized by them starting your policy all over again . if you try to move to another insurance company it will show up as if your 25 years of insurance with them is only a few months and they will charge you a much higher rate . watch out for this company they will do anything they want . they don\u2019t care about their customers ."]}
{"id": 55271, "summary": [{"text": "cox automotive is an atlanta-based business unit of cox enterprises , formed in 2014 to consolidate all of cox 's global automotive businesses , including kelley blue book , xtime , urltoken and manheim . ", "topic": 34}], "title": "cox automotive", "paragraphs": ["glassdoor has 340 cox automotive reviews submitted anonymously by cox automotive employees . read employee reviews and ratings on glassdoor to decide if cox automotive is right for you .\ncox enterprises formed cox automotive , a new unit that puts the company\u2019s portfolio of global automotive businesses under one banner .\nmany of the automotive sector\u2019s most popular and best - loved brands are part of cox automotive \u2013 it\u2019s something we\u2019re very proud of .\ncox automotive team members and their families come together quickly , unabashedly , and resolutely to make a difference in the community again and again . it\u2019s the cox automotive way .\nmanheim , founded in 1945 , was bought by cox enterprises in 1968 . the purchase marked cox ' s entry into automotive .\ndealer solutions , carsguide , manheim and sell my car merge to form cox automotive australia .\ncox automotive contributes to the planned merger such household names to dealers as manheim , autotrader . com , kelley blue book , vauto , vinsolutions and xtime , said cox automotive president sandy schwartz .\nunder the deal , the publicly traded dealertrack becomes a private subsidiary under the cox automotive division .\ndealer solutions , carsguide , manheim and sell my car have now combined to form cox automotive australia , which will empower clients to thrive in a rapidly changing automotive marketplace and can bring to australia and new zealand other brands from us - based cox automotive .\noutside of the u . s . , we are anchored by our core cox automotive operations in the\nmark o\u2019neil , dealertrack\u2019s chairman and ceo , will take on a senior executive role in cox automotive .\nbefore cox automotive bought dealertrack , schwartz sounded out dealers . would the company become too big ? would they resent signing very large checks to cox ?\ncox automotive data solutions is the uk\u2019s leading source of automotive insight , with an extensive offering of intuitive tools , ready - to - use data and intelligent consultancy .\ncox enterprises founder james cox served as governor of ohio and in 1920 ran for president .\ncox automotive president sandy schwartz : \u201cwe have long admired the dealertrack team and its highly respected brands . \u201d\no\u2019neil said he is excited about how the capabilities of cox automotive and dealertrack unfurl in the coming months .\nheadquartered in atlanta , cox automotive employs nearly 34 , 000 employees in over 150 locations world . . .\ncox automotive was born from an idea to connect the global automotive industry with one unified game - changer and transform the way the world buys , owns and sells cars .\nhe said he is staying on as ceo of dealertrack when it becomes a wholly owned subsidiary of cox automotive .\n\u201cthese are very complementary companies . there\u2019s very little overlap , \u201d said sandy schwartz , president of cox automotive .\ncox automotive is the world\u2019s largest automotive service organisation , providing a complete set of products and services that are all in one place and easy - to - use for our clients .\njames middleton cox died tuesday , july 15 , 1957 , at his trailsend home near dayton , ohio . he was 87 years old . governor cox left behind his wife and three children , jim cox jr . , anne cox chambers and barbara cox .\ndistribution of cox enterprises ' $ 18 . 1 billion in revenue in 2015 cox ( cable tv , broadband ) : $ 10 . 5 billion cox automotive : $ 5 . 9 billion cox media ( newspapers , tv and radio stations , digital - and direct - marketing companies ) : $ 1 . 7 billion source : cox enterprises\nsandy schwartz , who has held the dual roles of president of manheim and autotrader group , will be president of cox automotive .\ncox automotive is bringing together data from its 20 brands , including urltoken and kelley blue book , to gain new insights across the automotive lifecycle and introduce new products and services that wouldn\u2019t be possible otherwise .\nwhen manheim and autotrader were run independently ,\nwe had clients asking us ,\nwhy aren ' t you working more closely ? '\nrecalls janet barnard , president of cox automotive ' s inventory solutions group , which includes manheim . cox employees were asking the same question . so under the mantra\nbetter together ,\ncox put them together as cox automotive .\nthe all - cash deal , the largest in cox\u2019s history , adds to cox automotive\u2019s core businesses , including online marketplace autotrader , used car auction firm manheim and valuation company kelley blue book .\nhe was concerned at first about cox automotive ' s acquisition of vauto because\ndale [ pollak ] carried vauto on his back .\ncox automotive , with 24 , 000 employees and annual revenue of about $ 5 billion in 2014 , is the second - largest division of cox enterprises , which also owns the atlanta journal - constitution .\nin the u . s .\nwe touch three out of four vehicle transactions in some way ,\nsays cox automotive president sandy schwartz .\nurltoken is laying off about 45 employees as part of cost - cutting measures being implemented by its atlanta - based parent company , cox automotive .\ncox automotive\u2019s team members are transforming the way the world buys , sells and owns cars . we boast a diverse , energetic , dedicated and . . .\nschwartz said dealertrack\u2019s industry - leading positions in lending software and other services made the company \u201cworth a little more\u201d to cox automotive , a unit of privately held cox enterprises in atlanta . cox enterprises , which operates cable and media companies , posted revenue last year of about $ 17 billion .\nour people play a vital part of the cox automotive family and we are so glad to hear that you enjoy the people that you work with every day . open feedback is encouraged at cox at all levels , which is\nbuys dealer services corp . and merges it with manheim automotive financial services to form nextgear capital\ncox automotive is on pace for $ 5 billion in revenue in 2015 . dealertrack posted revenue of $ 253 million in its fiscal first quarter ended march 31 .\ncox automotive has announced the launch of a new product that uses wholesale and retail data to help dealers buy , price and sell vehicles with even greater confidence .\nwe\u2019re proud to be part of cox automotive , the world\u2019s largest automotive service organisation and a collection of businesses covering every stage if the vehicle lifecycle . together , our vision is to transform the way the world buys , sells and owns vehicles . visit urltoken\nwith our technology , market intelligence , and products and services , cox automotive simplifies the trusted exchange of vehicles and maximizes value for dealers , manufacturers and car shoppers .\nincadea is a leading provider of dms , crm and enterprise technology solutions for the automotive industry .\nthere\u2019s nothing ordinary about cox automotive . it\u2019s a place where big ideas can come from anywhere , where diverse voices sing out and where inclusiveness , innovation and fun thrive .\nthis week it was announced that the merger of carsguide with the existing assets of cox automotive\u2122 in australia has been completed , including the finalisation of all necessary regulatory approvals .\nmany of the changes at cox this decade are tied to the increased role of digital tools at dealerships . cox automotive has a clear vision of how online auto retailing will evolve and is positioning itself to be part of every step of that online transaction .\ndata from cox automotive shows increased demand for ready - to - retail stock as dealers continue to focus on the strong used vehicle sector to balance lingering uncertainty in the new car market .\nthanks for your review . we love to hear about the positive experiences our employees are having at cox automotive . we appreciate your five years of hard work and your commitment to helping to\nin addition to providing severance and\noutplacement support\nfrom cox automotive , urltoken is working with several city and state agencies to provide additional assistance with job placement , von puschendorf added .\nin 1985 , cox enterprises , inc . purchased cox communications for $ 75 per share . cox enterprises already owned or controlled roughly 40 percent of the communications company\u2019s 28 . 2 million outstanding shares . the combined corporation , called cox enterprises , became the nation\u2019s 13th largest media company . before the merger , cox communications and cox enterprises ranked 19th and 21st , respectively . this event marked the end of 21 years of public ownership for cox communications , but gave shareholders a growth in market value from $ 43 million to more than $ 2 . 1 billion .\ncox enterprises acquires manheim ( pa . ) auto auction ; moves headquarters to atlanta\ncox automotive\u2019s connected operations is the industry\u2019s only solution that integrates trade - in appraisal , crm , dms , f & i and fixed ops into an easy - to - use connected workflow .\ncox automotive announced last week it was planning to lay off 3 percent of its worldwide workforce of 35 , 000 people . the company placed the total number of layoffs worldwide at about 950 .\ncox automotive has sought to merge and integrate related properties where it makes sense , even as it keeps their distinct identities and brands . the name\ncox automotive\nappears more frequently these days but generally less prominently than the more well - known brands such as manheim , vauto and dealertrack .\nwe ' re a house of brands , not a branded house ,\nschwartz says .\nrevolutionizing the automotive industry , revolutionizing employment , revolutionizing every aspect of everything they do . it\u2019s actually quite unbelievable !\nin 2007 , chairman jim kennedy formalized the company\u2019s sustainability efforts through cox conserves . the program engages each of our major subsidiaries , cox communications , cox automotive and cox media group , by asking them to conserve the natural resources that are most essential to their business , and encourages our approximately 55 , 000 employees and their families to adopt eco - friendly practices in their lives and to make a difference through community service . cox conserves\u2019 primary focus areas are energy conservation , water conservation , waste diversion and recycling , and community engagement .\ncox ' s cable systems were consolidated into a new company , cox cable communications , inc . ( ccc ) . cox broadcasting corporation held the majority of the stock . by 1971 ccc had become the second - largest company in the cable tv industry .\nin 1964 cox ' s broadcasting and cable businesses became cox broadcasting corporation ( cbc ) and opened for trading on the new york stock exchange . cox ' s newspapers remained a private company and operated separately from cbc . pictured left to right : jim cox jr . ( chairman ) , leonard reinsch ( president ) and keith funston ( nyse president ) .\nafter governor cox passed away , his son jim cox jr . moved easily into the position of leadership within the family - owned cox organization . he already had direct responsibility for the company\u2019s radio and television stations , and played a growing role in watching over the seven cox newspapers . it wasn\u2019t long before many company executives , first in conversations with each other and later with him , referred to jim cox jr . simply as \u201cthe boss . \u201d\nthe automotive arm of atlanta - based cox enterprises said thursday it has closed on its $ 4 billion acquisition of dealertrack technologies , a company that provides software , marketing and e - commerce services for car dealers .\nrms automotive helps large vehicle inventory owners manage stock , maximising results and reducing risk at every stage of the vehicle lifecycle .\nthe u . s . department of justice\u2019s antitrust division challenged cox automotive\u2019s purchase of dealertrack this week on grounds that cox would dominate the car dealer inventory management software business . the proposed settlement , which the justice department filed this week in conjunction with the lawsuit , would help preserve competition , the government said .\nstill , cox ' s rapid expansion and massive reach was on display at the national automobile dealers association convention in las vegas in late march . cox automotive ' s numerous entities occupied more square footage on the exhibition floor - - 27 , 200 - - than reynolds , cdk and general motors combined , deploying 600 employees .\nurltoken is one of vermont ' s biggest business success stories , selling for nearly $ 1 billion to dealertrack technologies in march 2014 . dealertrack in turn was purchased by cox automotive in october 2015 for $ 4 . 2 billion .\nautomotive solutions you can trust , all in one place and easy to use , so you can make more money , more efficiently .\nbrian benstock , general manager of paragon honda in new york has used vauto tools to manage his used - vehicle operations since before it was acquired by cox automotive . he is also a customer of manheim , dealertrack and autotrader . com .\nthe crm is a relatively recent addition to the automotive dealership , but it\u2019s already revolutionized the way dealers connect with their custome . . .\nto provide world class products and services that simplify the trusted exchange of vehicles and maximise value for our clients in the global automotive marketplace .\ncox automotive is the only company in the world that offers a complete set of solutions for the automotive dealer . we go further to connect pillars of our industry to drive results for our full universe of clients , including dealers , lenders , oems and consumers . from inventory and marketing to sales and service \u2014 through each stage of a car\u2019s life \u2014 we\u2019re connected to the process .\na career with cox automotive gives you all the benefits that can only come from working for an industry leader , including talented , motivated team members ; a diverse , energetic workplace ; and a company dedicated to your success , growth and advancement .\nour footprint extends to 100 + countries through a variety of businesses , including market - leading brands in areas such as automotive remarketing ( manheim international ) , vehicle portfolio management ( rms automotive ) , digital marketing ( modix ) , and after - sales loyalty and retention ( xtime ) .\ngreg kostern , business operations director at johnson automotive , a dealership group in raleigh , n . c . , says of cox ,\nthey ' re incredibly successful at everything they touch , [ which is ] indicative of management - side\nstrength .\ntoday , cox enterprises employs approximately 55 , 000 employees in 300 separate businesses . currently , three generations of cox family members serve on the company ' s board of directors ; and the great - grandson of governor cox , alex taylor , assumed the role of ceo on january 1 , 2018 . the various community , employee and environmental programs developed over more than a century would surely make governor cox proud of the legacy he left behind .\nmanheim brings together qualified sellers and volume buyers of used vehicles that include automotive dealerships , banks , car rental agencies , car manufacturers and government agencies .\nthank you for your review and your 8 + years of service ! so many of our team members\u2014like you\u2014enjoy the company - wide benefits that are offered at cox , so we\u2019re pleased to see that . as well , the cox\ncox in the e - verify program . link to e - verify poster . right to work in english and spanish\nthree generations gathered for the dedication of the new dayton daily news building in ohio : jim cox jr . , ( photo , left ) governor james m . cox ( center ) and his grandson , jim kennedy ( right ) .\nby day , derek rich is a content developer for the cox automotive product design and usability group . but then he quietly slips out the door , makes a superhero transformation and emerges as superman to visit sick kids in local children\u2019s hospitals with the cosplay volunteers of atlanta organization .\nsign up today to get the best of automotive news delivered straight to your email inbox , free of charge . choose your news \u2013 we ' ll deliver .\nseemingly overnight , cox automotive has burst on the scene as a rival to reynolds and cdk . its multiple brands offer services to dealerships that include online marketing , floorplanning , service scheduling , car hauling , used - vehicle auctions and reconditioning for retail sales . cox ' s brands even include a dealership management system , albeit a minor one , which has always been reynolds ' and cdk ' s core strengths .\nby day , derek rich is a content developer for the cox automotive product design and usability group . but then he quietly slips out the door , makes a superhero transformation and emerges as superman to visit sick kids in local children\u2019s hospitals with the cosplay volunteers of atlanta organization . . .\nbut after seeing how cox automotive ' s many companies and platforms create\nincredible\nintegration opportunities for dealers - - from vehicle acquisition to pricing to merchandising - - benstock is sold . he said he also likes that the products\nplay nice\nwith his cdk dealer management system .\ni have met with the urltoken leadership and i ' m reassured that the company remains committed to the burlington office , which is the second largest office in all of cox automotive , and that the future outlook for its continued stability and eventual growth is optimistic ,\nweinberger said .\nit ' s an ambitious goal for a company that , for three decades , was content in the automotive space to run an auto auction and publish car ads .\nthe unit includes more than 20 leading wholesale and retail automotive brands , including manheim , urltoken and kelley blue book . the businesses will be organized around five core areas :\ninternational - - manheim international , www . dealer - auction . com , bitauto , motors . co . uk , jingzhengu , manheim retail services , rms automotive , modix\na family - owned business , cox enterprises was founded in 1898 when james cox bought the dayton evening news . he went on to serve as ohio ' s governor and in 1920 ran for president with franklin roosevelt as his veep ; they lost to warren harding . company insiders still refer to\nthe governor\nto distinguish the company founder from his son , james cox jr .\ncox isn ' t slowing down .\nwe are absolutely a growth company ,\nschwartz says . it expects to grow at a double - digit clip this year and to continue doing so for the next 20 years , according to cox enterprises ' long - term plan .\nto satisfy federal regulators and close the transaction , cox agreed to sell dealertrack\u2019s inventory + business line to dealersocket for about $ 55 million .\ncox automotive has agreed to pay $ 4 billion in cash for dealertrack , or $ 63 . 25 per share . that\u2019s a 59 percent premium over dealertrack\u2019s $ 39 . 85 per share closing price friday . dealertrack shares , as expected , skyrocketed on the news , trading up 58 percent to close at $ 62 . 98 .\ncox purchased manheim auto auction , a small operation in manheim , pa . , in 1968 . cox became aware of the fledgling auto auction industry through its ownership of the \u201cblack book\u201d used car price guides . though a departure from the company\u2019s media properties , the move was in line with cox\u2019s criteria for acquisitions : an emphasis on customer service ( rather than inventory ) , high operating margins and an industry with growth potential .\nwe ' d love to hear from you and we want to make sure you reach the right person in the right business . if you\u2019d like to send a question or comment to cox automotive , please get in touch and we ' ll get back to you as soon as we can . alternatively contact one of our brands direct .\nin interviews , most dealers indicate they aren ' t particularly worried about cox becoming too dominant of a vendor . but some are reserving judgment .\nexcept for manufacturing vehicles and disposing of them , one of the more than 25 cox automotive brands reaches every aspect of car acquisition , retail and ownership . the company serves more than 40 , 000 auto dealer clients across five continents . two of our most well - known brands are autotrader and kelley blue book . our dealer - facing and oem - facing brands \u2014 dealer . com , dealertrack , manheim , nextgear capital , rms automotive , vauto and many others \u2014 help clients run a smarter , more streamlined and profitable business .\nin 1988 then\u2013executive vice president jim kennedy , grandson of governor cox , was promoted to ceo and chairman of cei . kennedy brought cox into a new chapter of its history , and is noted for his efforts to increase diversity , his ability to handle the shifting technological landscape of the 1990s and further enhancing the company\u2019s reputation . during his tenure , cox enterprises has increased its annual revenues from $ 1 . 8 billion to more than $ 20 billion .\ncox often said that he had printers\u2019 ink in his blood , and 1923 marked the beginning of his company\u2019s vigorous growth . his passion for serving his community with quality news grew when he acquired several newspapers , four radio stations and two television stations . this growth was the start of what we know today as cox enterprises .\nborn in 1870 in dayton , ohio , our founder james middleton cox came of age in a time of great change \u2014 the telephone , phonograph and light bulb were invented in his first 10 years of life . from humble roots , cox and his six older siblings worked in the fields of their family\u2019s farm from sunrise to sunset in the summer . throughout his life cox loved the outdoors , saying that \u201clife and hard work in the open had given me health , agility and endurance . \u201d\nin 1982 , to reflect the growth of the cable industry and to underscore the importance of transforming broadcasting , cox broadcasting corporation changed its name to cox communications , inc . with this change , the board elected william a . schwartz , who noted , \u201cour position in expanding businesses \u2026 resulted in record revenues and earnings in 1982 . \u201d the new name came with a new home , as cox communications moved its new headquarters to an up - and - coming commercial center on the edge of atlanta .\njim cox jr . purchased three cable systems in central pennsylvania \u2014 which combined had 11 , 800 subscribers . cox was one of the earliest broadcasters to embrace community antenna tv ( later called cable television ) , which provided rural communities with better reception and a wider selection of channels . cox cable experienced explosive growth in the 1970s , and in the 1980s cable became more popular as home box office ( hbo ) started offering films and made - for - cable entertainment , and sporting events moved to cable programming .\nin his late 30s , while working in publishing , cox was persuaded to run for congress . he won the 1908 election and represented ohio from 1909 to 1913 . he was then elected governor of ohio , serving from 1913 to 1915 and again from 1917 to 1921 . in 1920 , cox was the democratic presidential nominee and chose franklin d . roosevelt as his running mate . though they lost the 1920 election , both made their marks as roosevelt later became president and governor cox focused his energy on growing his newspapers .\nin 1898 , at the age of 28 , cox borrowed $ 26 , 000 from friends and family and purchased the dayton evening news ( now the dayton daily news ) . he added a women\u2019s society editor and increased the associated press service to include national , international and sports news . it was cox\u2019s belief that this was \u201cthe people\u2019s paper . \u201d\nwhio , the first cox radio station and first station in ohio\u2019s miami valley , went on air in dayton on february 9 , 1935 . the governor\u2019s son , jim cox jr . , was fascinated with radio , a new technology of the time , and is credited with leading his father into the medium . governor cox gave an eloquent on - air dedication , saying , \u201cmay i express this christening sentiment \u2014 that the voice of this miami valley empire will always be an instrument of dignity , culture and practical service . \u201d\ninnovation & new technology are our m . o . we put our entrepreneurial spirit to work to find the solutions for our clients . we have a relentless drive to keep the automotive industry moving forward and will stop at nothing to be successful .\ngovernor cox purchased the atlanta constitution in 1950 , just a few days before his 80th birthday . he assured ralph mcgill , editor , and jack tarver , associate editor : \u201ci bought your paper because i wanted you . i want the constitution to grow and i want you fellows to build it . \u201d mcgill said governor cox didn ' t believe in imposing overall news and editorial policies on his newspapers , thinking it would be \u201ccontrary to the public good and bad business . \u201d pictured : front page of the atlanta constitution after cox purchased it .\ncox enterprises got into the automotive world in 1968 , when it bought manheim , an auction company founded in 1945 in manheim , pa . in 1999 cox joined private - equity investors to fund the launch of autotrader . com , an online alternative to print auto classified ads , with chip perry , now truecar ' s boss , as the startup ' s first employee . both businesses chugged along , growing successfully - - autotrader topped $ 1 billion in revenue in 2011 while manheim now is the largest auto - auction company in the u . s . - - but hardly setting the industry on its ear .\ndo it all in the spirit of cox a culture of giving back . a brave , entrepreneurial spirit . a determination that our company should be a force for good in the world .\non august 28 , 2005 , hurricane katrina was barreling toward the gulf of mexico . the cox leadership team knew employees would be affected but had no idea to what degree . on september 1 , just 72 hours after the storm made landfall , cox came together to create the cox employee disaster relief fund . we secured our 501 ( c ) ( 3 ) status and rallied employees to help their own . within months the fund raised more than $ 2 . 7 million in donations from 4 , 700 employees , a company match , and support from vendors and industry collegues .\nmoreover , the company insists that dealerships should be able to pick and choose which cox products to use and easily integrate those with any other company ' s offerings . says schwartz :\nwe ' re never going to say ,\nyou gotta buy ' em all . '\nand if one brand can better serve its customers by working with a cox rival , so be it .\nwhile there are advantages to offering a full suite of products to dealers , cox automotive runs the risk of becoming too much like reynolds and cdk in dealers ' eyes . those two vendors ' sheer size and importance to dealership operations have led some dealers to view them as arrogant and insensitive to an individual dealership ' s needs . those criticisms may be invalid - - dealers understandably are leery of becoming too reliant on any one vendor - - but are hard to shake .\nurltoken is the only official website for employment opportunities with cox enterprises and its affiliates . applications for employment on any other website will not be considered . cox does not hold online interviews on social media sites such as google hangouts . if you have been requested to apply for an employment opportunity other than through urltoken , or , if you have sought out career opportunities with cox and found a different website in your search , you should not submit your application , nor should you provide any personal identifying information such as a social security number , birth certificate , financial institution information , driver\u2019s license number or passport information .\nurltoken launched in 1997 as a majority - owned subsidiary of cox enterprises . the effort was at the forefront of e - commerce , as the company offered services that helped consumers research , buy and sell cars online . those looking to sell a car to a dealer could ask for offers from their local area , and dealers were able to use the wide net of data to further their businesses . in only three years , it became the number one online automotive classified website .\nour comprehensive view of the industry \u2014 coupled with extensive research \u2014 offers unmatched data and insights into consumer behavior , automotive trends and operational best practices . we use this knowledge to design solutions that help you effectively run your business and we share these insights in our learning center .\ncox purchased the atlanta journal in 1939 , writing : \u201ci wouldn ' t know of another property in america i would want outside of this one . georgia is a great empire with an inescapable progress of agricultural development . that appeals strongly to me . \u201d he later called purchasing the journal \u201cthe rounding out of a dream .\npictured , the front page of the journal from december 18 , 1939 , with a telegraph from franklin d . roosevelt welcoming cox to atlanta .\nwith cloudera , the team reduced the total cost of ownership of its data environment by about 50 percent per terabyte ( tb ) . but the real value they see is from new products and capabilities . the new edhs are helping the company provide auto dealers with new insight to help them better manage their inventory , with a broad view to industry supply and consumer demand . additionally , using a spark streaming application , cox automotive is now able to offer real - time updates on how ad campaigns impact searches and other activity on specific vehicles , providing important insights to advertisers .\ni have been working for dealertrack for over 10 years and i still love my job . it is challenging , rewarding , keeps me thinking and on my a game . if you are looking for a great company to work for don ' t look any further . this place is fun , innovative , growing . although cox automotive has over 50 , 000 employees world wide it still feels like a small family run business , they treat you like family , they work hard to make sure you are included , and i can truly say they care . and with world wide opportunities , you cannot go wrong .\nwhen governor cox purchased the atlanta journal in 1939 , he also gained \u201cthe south ' s first radio station , \u201d wsb , which had gone on air in 1922 . call letters for radio stations were often translated into bits of verbiage , and when listeners were asked to send in suggestions , the winner was \u201cwelcome south brother . \u201d by the time cox took over , wsb was a 50 , 000 - watt powerhouse that could be heard throughout the united states . pictured : wsb announcer ' s booth in the 1930s .\nvon puschendorf said cox is\nright - sizing\nafter the\nvery significant\nacquisition of dealertrack . she said the employees affected by the layoffs range from veteran workers with 10 to 12 years of experience to people who started in the past year or two .\nin 2013 , the fund was renamed the cox employee relief fund ( cerf ) to reflect the expansion of the fund to include costs for injury or illness and loss of a family member . in 2015 , we celebrated the 10th anniversary of the fund , and cerf continues to grow .\nbut he warns that the company has to maintain the personal aspect of their client relationships . if that stops , he says , it would be the downside to cox ' s growth .\nat this point ,\nthough ,\nit ' s not happening ,\nhe says .\nwhen we did that , of course , we realized we had a number of gaps in our ability to serve clients ,\nsays barnard , who came from cox ' s cable - tv operations .\nthat ' s when we did the xtime acquisition and then later dealertrack .\ngreat culture . great benefits . they treat you like human beings . they keep you informed of everything you need to know . i want to do more with for my job and work harder because i know they care about me . i would recommend working for cox to anyone looking for a job .\nschwartz , the son of holocaust survivors who emigrated to the u . s . before he was born , is a former journalist who has held 17 jobs during 31 years with cox enterprises . he is a rapid , self - deprecating speaker who is quick to give credit to others as part of what he calls\ndistributive management .\nat 8 p . m . on september 29 , 1948 , television made its debut in atlanta via cox\u2019s wsb - tv , which called itself the \u201ceyes of the south . \u201d atlanta - area residents began buying television sets four months before wsb - tv started broadcasting , and approximately 2 , 500 receivers were in homes when the station went on air .\ncox is an equal employment opportunity employer . all qualified applicants / employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual\u2019s age , race , color , religion or creed , national origin or ancestry , sex ( including pregnancy ) , sexual orientation , gender , gender identity , physical or mental disability , veteran status , genetic information , ethnicity , citizenship , or any other characteristic protected by law .\nas cox media group ( cmg ) restructured to accommodate its television , radio and newspaper businesses under one umbrella , cmg developed cross - platform opportunities for advertisers across all three mediums . additionally , it built advertising opportunities within its internet platforms as a way to expand revenue sources . cmg was able to offer benefits to both internal constituents and external customers by leveraging its businesses\u2019 shared research , sales and digital resources .\ncox enterprises , a privately held atlanta company , is the third - largest cable tv provider and one of the largest broadband communications companies in the united states . it owns the atlanta journal - constitution and other newspapers , radio and tv stations , plus direct - and digital - marketing units . its revenues in 2015 rose $ 1 billion , or 5 . 8 percent , to $ 18 . 1 billion .\nthe first television station in ohio ' s miami valley , whio - tv in dayton , went on air on february 23 , 1949 . at the opening ceremony , jim cox jr . , who had led his father into broadcasting , talked about tv ' s \u201ctremendous possibilities . \u201d when coaxial cable arrived , allowing for high - 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", "topic": 39}], "title": "roominate", "paragraphs": ["hook up a roominate set to rpower and then control your circuits from the free roominate app . works with all existing roominate sets !\nwhile designing roominate , we have made sure that roominate meets and exceeds all toy safety standards through extensive safety testing . roominate complies to the following safety standards :\nget your rpower first ! hook up a roominate set to rpower and then control your circuits from the free roominate app . works with all existing roominate sets !\nroominate is a toy product designed to foster young girl ' s interest in stem . roominate is a private company . roominate has a revenue of $ 10m , and 10 employees . roominate has raised a total of $ 1m in funding . roominate ' s top competitor is leapfrog enterprises , led by john barbour , who is their ceo . roominate has 15 followers on owler .\nowler has collected 12 screenshots of roominate ' s website since jun 2014 . the latest roominate website design screenshot was captured in oct 2017 .\nsince roominate was founded in 12 / 2011 , it has participated in 1 round of funding . in total roominate has raised $ 1 . 0m . roominate ' s funding round was on sep 2015 for a total of $ 1 . 0m\nroominate ' s dollhouse kits include motors , lights , battery packs , and switches .\nroominate - so honored for the feature today by a mighty . . . | facebook\nthe roominate team is working to have less and less parts make more and more things .\ni wondered if this was just because it was the most basic kit . but looking at the roominate website , even the $ 225 chateau de roominate only comes with the fan .\nmagformers is seen as one of roominate ' s top competitors . magformers was founded in 2000 , and its headquarters is in plymouth , michigan . magformers has 74 more employees than roominate .\nroominate 2 . 0 : new smart toys to inspire girls in stem by maykah inc . \u2014kickstarter\nroominate , a santa clara , ca - based creator of a . . . . . .\nafter mark and lori\u2019s investment of $ 500 , 000 , roominate has grown in multiple exciting directions . from an early goal of teaching children about engineering and circuitry , now , thanks to mark cuban\u2019s expertise , roominate has expanded its teaching tools to include teaching kids about programming . the new \u201crpower\u201d is a new product from roominate that acts as a small hub that connects all the circuits and lights from your roominate set , and allows kids to control them by creating a program on the roominate app !\nroominate is a toy product designed to foster young girl ' s interest in stem . roominate was founded in 12 / 2011 . it has raised 1 . 0m in 1 round . the latest round was in sep 2015 . some of roominate ' s investors include id ventures america and tandem capita . . .\nbe a roominate superstar with this incredible set ! includes rpower , the new circuits system , a full set of roominate characters , and everything else a superstar needs ! over 350 pieces are included in this set .\nalice brooks and bettina chen have sold their santa clara - based building toy startup roominate to patch products .\nwhen alice brooks and bettina chen initially founded roominate in san francisco , they implemented a d . . .\nleapfrog enterprises is roominate ' s # 1 rival . leapfrog enterprises was founded in 1995 in emeryville , california . leapfrog enterprises is in the schools field . leapfrog enterprises generates $ 322 . 4m more revenue than roominate .\nroominate is the diy wired dollhouse building kit that gets girls excited about stem . through hands - on building and circuits , roominate brings together creativity , engineering , and most importantly , fun ! roominate is designed by alice and bettina , two female engineers from caltech , mit , and stanford with a mission to inspire the next generation of female technology innovators .\nkids build and play with their roominate creations for hours at a time . while playing , they are developing important skills :\nroominate , a california - based toy company known for its line of customizable , stem inspired , wired b . . .\nstem toy and girls ' construction set start - up roominate has launched a new rpower app . the app allows . . .\nroominate , an award - winning line of wired building systems for girls aged six and up , just launched a . . .\nroominate co - founder alice brooks has been named in forbes ' annual 30 under 30 list , becoming the onl . . .\nroominate has employees and is the ninth highest among it ' s top 10 competitors . the top 10 competitors average 1 , 322 .\nstem toy and girls ' construction set start - up , roominate , has raised over $ 1million in funding in ord . . .\ndesigning a personalized studio is simple with the roominate studio . roominate empowers girls through hands - on , open - ended play . kids develop important stem skills during play : hands - on problem solving , spatial and fine motor skills , self - confidence , and creativity .\nroominate has two solid investors on board as well as an innovative idea . do you think it is enough to withstand the long haul ?\nroominate ' s revenue is the fourth highest among it ' s top 10 competitors . the top 10 competitors average $ 466 . 4m .\nwe listened to your feedback , and we ' ve been working hard behind the scenes to take the technology behind roominate to the next level .\nfisher - price is one of roominate ' s top competitors . fisher - price is headquartered in east aurora , new york , and was founded in 1930 . fisher - price competes in the movies & entertainment field . fisher - price generates 18 , 881 % the revenue of roominate .\nwhen alice brooks , co - founder of us toy brand , roominate asked for a barbie as a child , her father ha . . .\nsnap the battery to a wire piece to a light ! roominate furniture building pieces snap right in so that you can use the circuit pieces structurally .\nsanta clara , calif . - - ( business wire ) - - roominate , an award - winning line of wired building systems for . . .\nsanta clara , calif . - - ( business wire ) - - roominate , a california - based toy company known for its line o . . .\npalo alto , calif . - - ( business wire ) - - roominate , an award - winning line of wired building systems for g . . .\nroominate offers nine products that contain different quantities and combinations of the modular building pieces and circuitry . [ 6 ] tekla perry , in an article for the institute of electrical and electronics engineers , described roominate as a\nstem\n( science , technology , engineering , and mathematics ) toy company . [ 7 ]\nget a full set of the new circuits system to complete your roominate collection ! includes wire pieces and a brand new motor , led , and battery pack .\neverything in circuit builder and more ! plug the new circuits into rpower or the battery pack and use the cable converters for circuits from your existing roominate sets .\nroominate is perfect for introducing programming , circuits , mechanical engineering concepts , and more into the classroom ! over 1 , 000 pieces are included in this set .\nfrom the impressive beginnings of $ 1 . 7 million dollars in sales by 2014 , the company has exploded in growth with a whopping $ 4 . 5 million in total sales today . and for roominate , that is just the beginning , that impressive sales number does not include the lucrative contract they just entered , which will have roominate sold in 800 walmart stores , as well as on walmart . com . roominate expects the walmart deal alone to net them additional millions in sales .\ni first met alice brooks of roominate at stanford\u2019s startx demo day . her dollhouse kit had wooden parts that connected together to form floors , walls , and furniture , and a battery pack and wires for a circuit to control a light , fan , or buzzer . since then , roominate has switched to making the pieces out of a durable and slightly flexible plastic that allows them to be pushed together and pulled apart countless times . and roominate has added more capabilities to its starter sets . it turns out , brooks says , that every kid wanted to build a couch , and roominate had left couches out of the first round . roominate is also including led lighting in its basic ( $ 30 ) sets now , and has beefed up its instruction book with more ideas of things to build with the kits ' parts and motors .\nour goal is to expand girls\u2019 possibilities from a young age so that they realize they can do and be anything . as it turns out , boys love roominate too !\ncreating toys designed to appeal to girls isn ' t without its pitfalls . consider the troubling questions of girlie stereotypes surrounding lego friends . instead of dumbing down , roominate is smartening up .\nroominate takes a toy concept that girls already love , and adds a design and engineering component that makes them love it even more ,\nsays kessler .\nroominate got an investment from lori grenier and mark cuban , who together put in $ 500 , 000 for a 5 percent equity stake \u2014 a healthy $ 10 million valuation . at the time of their shark tank appearance , roominate had $ 1 . 7 million in sales and had run a successful kickstarter campaign , as the inquisitr previously reported .\nspeed up and change directions on your fan from your phone ! roominate ' s new pieces carry wiring through the plastic so you simply snap them together to build a circuit .\nshark tank fans will get an update friday on one of the show\u2019s most memorable entrepreneur pairs : alice brooks and bettina chen of \u201croominate . \u201d brooks and chen were part of the season 6 premiere in the fall of 2014 , pitching their line of construction kits with working circuits . both women have graduate degrees in engineering , and they created roominate to nourish young girls\u2019 interest in science .\nthe duo entrepreneurs , alice brooks and bettina chen , have also upgraded their workspace since shark tank . the team now has their own roominate headquarters in the great state of wisconsin , along with 8 new employees . now , after winning time magazine\u2019s toy of the year award , and with two dedicated sharks on their side , roominate is on track to achieve its goal of inspiring children across the world .\nroominate appeared on the season 6 premiere episode of shark tank , where they received a us $ 500 , 000 investment from mark cuban and lori greiner for a 5 % equity share . [ 5 ]\nthe deluxe roominate contains everything your daughter needs to build her own miniature room . with twice as many building pieces and circuits as the basic roominate , she can build and wire up even more furniture and contraptions for her creation ! build more bunk beds , longer water slides , and bigger staircases , or wire up a working elevator and lamp with the motor and light circuits . the wall and floor panels can even be configured to build two - level structures , balconies , or backyards . the possibilities are endless ! see more ideas on the roominate website , along with pictures of what other girls have made !\nhold an incredible playdate that\u2019s both fun and educational ! send every kid home with a roominate t - shirt , tote bag , and notebook . with over 2 , 000 pieces , the possibilities are truly endless .\ni really wish the people at roominate well . i hope that they can think about this more and get back to the core promise that they initially showed . lots of people are counting on efforts like this succeeding .\nplug in two circuits into one battery pack , or even more into rpower ! all rpower reward levels come with two converter cables . use the cables to plug in any motors or lights from any existing roominate set .\nthe wires are built right into the plastic pieces . snap them together easily to create working circuits . then , attach furniture building pieces to build out your creation . the new wire pieces integrate seamlessly into the roominate system .\nroominate was founded in 2012 by the stanford engineering grads and developed an award - winning line of building sets aimed at girls . both brooks and chen have been honored as women of influence by the silicon valley business journal .\ndeluxe roominate is just that - deluxe ! create and design your own dollhouse , then , wire it however you choose ! add real energy with light , an elevator that works , machines that move . kids engineer greatness !\nwe decided to do this because it is going to give our brand a chance to grow ,\nbrooks told me .\n\u201cpatch\u2019s entrepreneurial spirit and innovative culture is exactly what we were looking for to help grow roominate .\nlike many startups these days , maykah launched a kickstarter to fund the roominate project . they hoped for $ 25 , 000 and got $ 85 , 965 . in silicon valley , still largely dominated by men , support is widespread .\n\u201cshark tank\u201d season 6 kicked off with even more innovative ideas than ever before , but there was one clear winner of the night . roominate \u2014 a line of toys for little girls that encourage them to build and design was by far the favorite .\nroominate ' s toys have also collected honors , including being named one of \u201ctop 10 toys to watch in 2015\u201d by forbes , \u201ctoy of the year\u201d by time and as a finalist for\ntoy of the year\nfrom the toy industry association .\nchen and brooks both cited their experience as one of the few females in advanced science programs as reasons to create roominate . as chen told business insider this past june , the women both had exposure to similar products as children and that led them into science education programs .\ndesigned by engineers alice brooks and bettina chen , roominate takes girl toys to the next level . the women who met in the master\u2019s engineering program at stanford have created a line of engineering kits which one can build things like water slides and houses with working lamps and elevators .\nthe top 10 competitors in roominate ' s competitive set are leapfrog enterprises , fisher - price , magformers , mindware , hasbro , jakks , mattel , fat brain toys , lego and hearthsong . together they have raised over 117 . 0m between their estimated 53 . 5k employees .\nwe started roominate 3 years ago , when we were both finishing masters degrees in engineering at stanford . before that , bettina studied electrical engineering at caltech and alice studied mechanical engineering at mit . shocked by the low number of women in engineering around us , we set out to figure out why .\nthe pitch went well at first , roominate had some impressive numbers , entering the shark tank with over $ 1 . 7 million dollars in sales , in little more than a year and a half . and to add to those impressive stats , roominate was set to be in 596 toys - r - us stores and 1 , 500 radioshacks by the following year . mr . wonderful , kevin o\u2019leary , was truly impressed with entrepreneurs ability to get mass distribution so quickly , a task that is often insurmountable for young inventors . that said , he was weary of the reality that all of their claims of distribution were for the future , and at present , their sales were online focused . in his words \u201ci\u2019m being asked to pay for success before i know with certainty i have it . \u201d the roominate team quickly defended their numbers , responding that they have a clear track record of success , with sales more than tripling each year .\nwhat happened ? here is what i conjecture . it is very hard to start a new business ; particularly one that manufactures toys . i think the folks at roominate just haven ' t worked out how to provide more electronics with their kits . they made the judgment to move ahead regardless to make a christmas deadline .\njenn choi of forbes stated that the set ' s design\nnaturally invites other materials to enhance the play experience\n, which gave roominate\neven more play value\n. [ 8 ] in a review of the product , joshua gans , also of forbes , wrote that\nit isn ' t likely to impress parents or kids\n, but afterwards wrote that the ability to use the motor for different purposes\n[ relieved ] some of [ his family ' s ] initial disappointment\n. [ 9 ] jennifer alsever of inc . magazine included roominate on a list of toys for\nnext - generation inventors\n. [ 10 ]\nit was the pressure to succeed during their graduate studies that helped them , not only in engineering , but in business . the women learned how to handle failure , which is part of starting a company , according to chen . they worked past the early failed prototypes before creating a roominate that worked and kids seemed to like .\nsince its shark tank appearance , roominate has expanded its product offerings . forbes named its rpower line one of the \u201ctop ten toys to watch in 2015 . \u201d the rpower kits permit users to hook up their creations to an android or ios system , so they not only have working circuits , but may be remote - controlled .\nshark tank fans will get further updates on the roominate crew and how its partnership with cuban and grenier has panned out . shark tank airs friday night at 9 p . m . on abc . beyond the tank , the show\u2019s companion program that provides in - depth updates on entrepreneurs , is also due to return for a limited run this fall .\non shark tank , the women made an impression \u2014 not least on mark cuban , who agreed to invest with a condition : that his young daughters be able to watch them work . upstart business journal reported in december 2014 that the women had exchanged emails with the young cubans , along with images of what the girls had made with the roominate kits .\ntooling : since getting started , we have gone through the mold making process multiple times . all of the plastic roominate parts are made by injection molding . every time we add new parts to the roominate system , we need to make new molds to produce them . when first shots come back from our mold makers , we\u2019ll give them feedback on the fit between pieces . they\u2019ll do revisions to the mold until the fit is perfect . our mold makers have experience making our products and are very familiar with our tolerance and fit requirements . it is likely that they\u2019ll get the parts pretty close at first shots and only have to do minor revisions . we ' ve still built in plenty of time in case extra revisions are necessary .\nwe spent the next few months researching girls , talking to parents and teachers , and testing out new ideas for toys that could get more girls building and playing with circuits . after a whole lot of cardboard prototypes and testing with hundreds of girls , we came up with the original idea for roominate : a dollhouse that girls would construct and then wire up with working circuits .\nthe three decided they wanted to do something about it .\nwe realized that our own childhood experiences were integral in attracting us to math and science as adults ,\nsays chen . so they created roominate , a doll house construction kit \u2013 aimed at girls 6 to 10 years old \u2013 that mixes customization , diy assembly , and electronics . it ' s our new kickstarter of the week .\nroominate is an award - winning line of wired building systems designed to inspire girls in stem ( science , technology , engineering , and math ) . kids can build , wire , and design the world they want to play in , and everyone makes something unique . from a light up golden gate bridge , to a bunny elevator , to a car wash with spinning brushes , anything is possible !\neach roominate room kit is made up of laser - cut wooden parts for walls and furniture , some electronics parts to bring it to life , and decoration bits to enable interior design . the rooms are stackable and the parts are modular , allowing greater and greater customization , the more you have . the idea is that as kids play with the sets they ' ll act as an entry point to more interest in stem skills .\n[ update : the folks from roominate have been in touch and have explained a little more as to what occurred here . they focussed on the motor because the children found that the most interesting . out of the box , the instructions were to build a fan . due to parental lack of imagination on our part , we didn ' t think about what other uses that motor might be put too . the roominate website contains a growing list of ideas including a washing machine , fireplace and elevator . that certainly expands the mind somewhat and relieves some of our initial disappointment . i only wish that the had included these ideas in the box so that the children could have worked through the projects at the time . again , it just goes to show how difficult it is establishing a new toy concept especially when creativity is involved . sometimes , we just don ' t see it . ]\nhaving already hit its kickstarter goal , the team is now thinking about future improvements . the current version of roominate uses off - the - shelf parts , but the team is working on designing circuits that will require an order of custom parts .\nwe really wanted to make it possible for our electronics to be joined in parallel and in series ,\nsays brooks ,\nhowever , there was no obvious solution that could come from off - the - shelf components .\n\u201cwhen we looked around at girls\u2019 toys today , we did not see the kinds of toys that inspired us when we were young , \u201d wrote alice brooks , bettina chen and jennifer kessler wrote at women 2 . 0 . so the three of them , all graduate students at stanford , formed a company they call \u201cmaykah . \u201d their first toy , roominate , updates the game of playing house : with circuits and custom - built parts , girls won\u2019t just keep house but learn about what goes into building one .\nroominate is a clever and unique construction set that blends the skills of building , creativity storytelling , and even circuitry into a toy that gets kids excited about learning . after its founders met in the master\u2019s degree program of stanford university , one of the world\u2019s most prestigious institutions for research and education , they learned that less than 15 % of women enter college intending to major in a stem ( science , technology , engineering , or math ) field . it was then that they agreed to make it their mission to inspire the next generation of inventors .\ntwo of my favorite new stem toy companies of the past couple of years have been going through that process : light up , which i wrote about last spring , and roominate , which i wrote about in 2012 . i saw them both recently at makercon , and light up showed up again at a stanford showcase . ( a stem toy , by my definition , is a toy designed to be an easy entry point to science or engineering for kids who may never have tried either . ) both have changed quite a bit since i first saw them .\nthe two realized their love for engineering was influenced by the toys they played with as kids , toys that built confidence with hands - on problem solving and creativity . alice had her own saw as an eight - year - old , and bettina played with her brother ' s hand - me - down lego and lincoln logs . they set out to make these same experiences that inspired them accessible to all girls today . with roominate , they\u2019re giving little girls the opportunity to engineer and create on their own . they\u2019re inspiring the next generation of female technology innovators .\nback in may i wrote about a kickstarter project that promised to address issues of gender differences in toys . called roominate , there would be a kit that not only included materials to build a doll house but electronics to wire it as well . the kickstarter video pointed to a house that was interestingly decorated but that had all manner of lighting and a fan installed with switches to make it all work . this looked like an extremely sensible way of broadening the play experience , particularly of girls , but maybe for all children . i promptly backed the project and waited for the kit to arrive .\nto me that was the wrong call . what is distinctive about roominate is the electronics and it had to be about that . at the moment , it is way over - priced for what it delivers on . and moreover , it isn ' t likely to impress parents or kids . my daughter who is far more savage on toy design than i can ever be lamented to me .\nlook this is just a bunch of stickers . and then you have these instructions to fold a dog . what is this huge paper dog doing in my house ?\ni guess it may be something to be blown away by the fan but the fan didn ' t have enough power . a lesson there for everyone .\nbought this for an 8 year old girl . i wasn ' t sure if she would like it since she typically likes her dolls best . but we looked at some videos and pics on the website and became very interested . she built her first big project today . . . making amusement park swings . i just wish it included more than 1 motor and light . she has no interest in the stickers at this point . . . she just wants more pieces to be able to build more ! i highly recommend it for anyone looking for a different kind of toy for a young g irl ! although , i do think some boys would like this too ! they probably would not build\ndoll houses\nbut forts and contraptions ! the walls are all white and you tape paper to them to give it color so the possibilities are endless ! finally , i wish amazon carried the expansion packs that are available on the roominate website !\nmark cuban , who in order to prove the versatility of roominate , was built a basketball court with complimentary airplane as a sample , was impressed with the success of the two female inventors . the ingenuity and dedication of the women brought out the family man that accompanied mark\u2019s own success . with a net worth of over $ 3 billion dollars , mark expressed concerns that his two daughters may acquire a sense of entitlement , instead of the strong work ethic he developed . so , he made the entrepreneurs their first offer , the full $ 500 , 000 for 5 % of the business , but with one contingency , his daughters had to be a part of the project and have the opportunity to lean on alice and bettina as mentors . lori greiner took the opportunity to jump into the deal as well . known to her other successful entrepreneurs as the chickstarter , she was excited to join another project with passionate women set out to inspire and innovate .\nthe two women entered the shark tank seeking an investment of $ 500 , 000 for a 5 % interest in their company . they began with a simple argument on the influence that toys can have on what type of person everyone grow ups to be . that favorite toy that you loved as child , was it playing with a fire truck , or picking out clothes for a doll ; what effect did that have on you , and what effect is it having on our children ? what was even more compelling was the roominate argument : what if that board game , was an actual construction set that let you actually build those hotels , what if those crayons you used to draw pictures was actually a toy that let you design your own prototype ? for alice , co - owner of the business , her turning point came when she asked her father if santa claus would be bringing her a new barbie for christmas , a few weeks later she opened her shiny new saw ! her father\u2019s words , \u201cbuild the dream house yourself . \u201d ever since , she was passionate about engineering .\nbrooks , and jennifer kessler all studied math and science in school . but year after year , they noticed a problem .\nas we got to higher levels of study , the number of women in our classes continued to decrease ,\nsays books . she ' s not wrong . the numbers of women pursuing careers in stem fields ( science , technology , engineering and mathematics ) are\nevery young girl is an artist , engineer , architect & visionary .\nwe can get behind that .\nas much as the project is intended to be a learning tool for children , its development has been an ongoing learning process for its creators . the toy was prototyped while the founders were participating in startx , the stanford student startup accelerator . they ' ve approached the problem methodically , iterating through countless designs and getting prototypes into the hands of children to see how they use them .\na lot of work and tradeoffs go into making toys for young kids . you want the toys to be safe , easy to use , and idiot - proof while at the same time , the whole point it to encourage experimentation and unexpected results . early testing revealed how big a challenge this would become .\nwe had not realized how rough the kids would be with our product ,\nbrooks says . the team had to rethink how to build components that could stand up to the punishment of daily play .\nthe electronics needed particular attention . the final design uses single molex connectors , which insulate both the wires and the connections ,\ncompletely protecting little fingers from touching any actual wires ,\nsays chen . they similarly designed their circuits to make shorting the battery impossible .\nthe walls and furniture were also carefully deliberated . they are working on minimizing the number of different shapes needed to create the furniture and walls . the fewer types of parts needed in a kit , the more modular it will be , allowing kids more options for customization .\nit is important to us that the design is as modular and flexible as possible ,\nsays kessler .\ntheir other wishlist item is a laser cutter of their very own . with that , kesseler says , they could bypass their biggest expense \u2013 paying to cut the wood on a per - hour basis .\nsince we are committed to delivering our kits to our kickstarter supporters at cost ,\nshe says ,\nhaving our own laser would allow for more pieces per kit ( and more possibilities ) .\nuse of and / or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our user agreement ( updated 5 / 25 / 18 ) and privacy policy and cookie statement ( updated 5 / 25 / 18 ) . your california privacy rights . the material on this site may not be reproduced , distributed , transmitted , cached or otherwise used , except with the prior written permission of cond\u00e9 nast . ad choices .\none of the cool things about living in silicon valley is getting to watch companies grow up . we see the words on temporary tenant boards outside tiny offices in downtown palo alto become household names and move into ever more stunning corporate campuses . ( we forget the ones that disappear , of course . ) and as products evolve from rough prototypes , we see founders grow and change with them . it\u2019s always nice when we see products and founders that captured our imagination go through the process of maturing and getting out into the world .\nthe latest change : dolls . because after all , what\u2019s a dollhouse , even one with a working doorbell and turning fans , without dolls to live in it .\nis the company booming ? not yet ( and they\u2019re not talking specifically about sales ) but their products are in some key catalogs like fatbrain .\nieee spectrum\u2019s blog featuring the people , places , and passions of the world of technologists in silicon valley and its environs .\nplease enable javascript to view the < a href =\nurltoken\n> comments powered by disqus . < / a >\n\u00a9 copyright 2018 ieee \u2014 all rights reserved . use of this web site signifies your agreement to the ieee terms and conditions . a not - for - profit organization , ieee is the world ' s largest technical professional organization dedicated to advancing technology for the benefit of humanity .\nsounds pretty cool , right ? mark cuban thought so too and he wasn\u2019t alone .\nthe women asked the investors for an investment of $ 500 , 000 and offered 5 % equity for it . cuban offered $ 500 , 000 for 5 % if his daughters can be a part of it . lori greiner offered to split with mark , and have the product on qvc within four months . while the other investors passed on the product .\nfour startups are shaking up the toy industry with products designed to teach concepts such as coding , robotics , and engineering .\nforget barbie dolls and hot wheels . today ' s hot new toys are teaching kids how to innovate . armed with new research linking childhood play and technical aptitude , entrepreneurs are shaking up the $ 22 billion toy industry .\nparents , eager to give their children an early advantage , are clamoring for toys that teach concepts such as coding , robotics , and engineering .\nit ' s the geek - chic trend ,\nsays adrienne appell , spokeswoman for the toy industry association .\nit ' s cool to code , and parents see the potential .\nbut for a new toy to take off , it must be more than just educational . it has to be fun .\nhow early can a child learn to code ? turns out , kids as young as 5 can grasp basic programming concepts , according to new research . that ' s what inspired former google manager vikas gupta to start play - i . his mountain view - based company makes blue toy robots that can be programmed using a simple ipad app to roam around , pick up objects , and tell stories . gupta , who has two young children , believes that programming skills will be essential to kids in the future , regardless of their jobs . to get kids engaged , he gave the robots personalities and names : bo ( $ 169 ) and yana ( $ 59 ) . after raising $ 1 . 4 million on kickstarter - - well above play - i ' s $ 250 , 000 goal - - the company received another $ 8 million in venture capital in march . play - i , which has 15 employees , plans to start shipping the toy robots this fall .\nprogrammer dan shapiro hated playing board games like candy land , but he wanted a way to spend quality time with his preschool - aged twins . so while on leave from google last year , shapiro made up his own board game , called robot turtles , that uses turtles , mazes , and tokens to\nsneakily\nteach kids programming skills - - without using a computer . shapiro raised more than $ 630 , 000 from backers on kickstarter last september and quickly sold out of the $ 25 game . shapiro did not intend to start a board - game company , so he licensed the game to toymaker thinkfun to boost production . robot turtles will be in retail stores this summer .\neight years ago , mit graduate student ayah bdeir set out to build a toy that did for electronics what legos did for construction . the result ? littlebits , construction kits that contain tiny circuit boards , motors , sensors , and lights that kids can use to create their own motorized toys . no wiring is required : all of the pieces snap together with magnets . since littlebits launched in 2011 , the new york city - based company has raised more than $ 15 million in funding . more than 1 , 800 schools use its $ 100 kits in classrooms . bdeir says the kits help kids understand how an elevator door or night - light works - - and they ' re making their own creations , such as racecars and robots .\nit ' s much more than a toy ,\nbdeir says .\nit ' s an invention tool .\nand arrive it did just last week . the first thing you ' ll notice is the packaging . here is a picture .\nit is very gender neutral . it could so easily have been all flowers and pinks but instead it shows the toy ; specifically , it does not show a kid with a specific gender . kudos for that .\nmy kids couldn ' t wait to play with it . all of them , girl ( 8 ) , girl ( 13 ) and boy ( 11 ) fought for the rights but first dibs went to the 8 year old . what i was expecting was a kit with plastic materials for walls and furniture , a few decorative items and a lot of electronics . well , we got the plastic but not the electronics . there was one item ; essentially , a motor for a fan , and connectors to a switch and battery pack . that was it . no lights . no options for how to integrate electronics in the doll house . just a fan .\nnow according to a tweet , the fan was there because it was the electronic item that excited girls the most . sadly , that wasn ' t the case for my daughter . she wanted to put more into it than that . it certainly didn ' t excite me enough .\nwhat the kit did come with was an abundance of decorative items . there were tons of stickers but these were all of the flowers , butterflies and dolphin variety . in the end , the kit was just like a traditional doll house craft project with a single fan and a $ 60 bill .\nour playmonster friends from automoblox and marbleocity are rolling at the us science & engineering festival in washington dc this weekend . if you\u2019re in the area , they\u2019d love to see you .\nthe duo of alice brooks and bettina chen appeared on shark tank on september 26 , 2014 , to inspire the sharks to see the opportunity in revolutionizing the construction set industry by focusing on engineering and circuitry , as well as the education of young girls .\nchris went to school at the university of maryland , and while rooting for the terps , he began his career of freelance writing . now a college grad and a passionate teacher , he enjoys taking the time to write articles and research the next big thing .\na teen actor , finn wolfhard is best known for playing the character of mike wheeler in the popular sci - fi series , stranger things . his most . . .\nthe gazette review is your daily news source covering everything from world news to personal finance . we provide the most recent , unbiased accounts of the news that matters to you . contact us : editor @ urltoken\nnow you can design , program , and control your world . every girl is an artist , engineer , architect , and visionary !\nkids can build , wire , and design anything they imagine . . . then play for hours !\nyou can make motors spin faster and slower , reverse direction , turn lights on and off , and set lights to blink .\nwe started talking about why we chose engineering and realized we shared something in common : toys inspired both of us ! we loved engineering before we even knew what the word meant . for alice , it was her own saw , and for bettina , it was building elaborate lego creations with her brother .\nwe put our idea on kickstarter in may 2012 , and the response was overwhelming . we set up manufacturing and shipped out rewards in december 2012 .\nthank you so much to everyone who backed our original project , shared it with friends , and cheered us on . we would not be where we are today without you ! we are so grateful for your support .\nwith your help getting launched , we ' ve spent the past 3 years building our company and continuing to improve our products for you .\nwe ' ve already started tooling for rpower . we hope to get your support on kickstarter so that we can launch tooling for our new circuits system earlier than otherwise possible .\nmanufacturing a physical product comes with a lot of potential risks and delays . we\u2019ve gained 3 years of experience since our first kickstarter campaign . we delivered on our first campaign within our target of 6 months and have gained really valuable experience manufacturing at scale since then . we\u2019ve built buffer into every step of the process to account for the risks that we\u2019ve identified .\nfreight : there is always a chance of port delays or additional customs screening time , both of which are beyond our control . we\u2019ve had both happen to our shipments in the past , so we\u2019ve built extra time into our delivery schedule in case either or both happen .\ndelivering rewards : our fulfillment center has been in operation since 1989 and has extensive experience in working with both startups and well - established companies . for the past two years , they have handled all of our online orders from individual customers , as well as larger shipments from our retailers . they have also worked with many other companies to ship kickstarter rewards .\ntwo classroom sets make the ultimate classroom ! over 2 , 500 pieces are included in this set .\nplease sign in and use this article ' s on page print button to print this article .\nno financial details of the sale were disclosed and the stanford grads plan to join the wisconsin company but remain based in silicon valley . it had raised about $ 3 million and employed less than 10 .\nbrooks and chen hit the national spotlight after appearing on\nshark tank\nin the fall of 2014 , winning investments from investors mark cuban and lori greiner .\nthat came after the company raised its first round of funding through a kickstarter campaign in may 2012 , raising nearly $ 86 , 000 , easily surpassing its $ 25 , 000 goal .\n\u201cwe are excited and honored to take on a concept that gets girls excited about engineering through play , \u201d patch products ceo bob wann said in a press release about the deal .\n\u00a9 2018 american city business journals . all rights reserved . use of and / or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our user agreement ( updated 5 / 24 / 18 ) and privacy policy and cookie statement ( updated 5 / 24 / 18 ) . the material on this site may not be reproduced , distributed , transmitted , cached or otherwise used , except with the prior written permission of american city business journals .\nelectrode , comp - 185576016 , dc - prod - dal1 , env - prod - a , prof - prod , ver - 7 . 5 . 0 , sha - b16318c7d1d0d398de738a55c15a2143b115ef36 , cid -\nscience toys for girls are often , well , terrible . while boys get cool explosions and slime , girls get \u201cbeauty spa lab\u201d and \u201cperfect perfume lab . \u201d and everything is always , as a rule , pink . but a team of female engineers are trying to buck that trend . they\u2019re developing toys for girls that will actually inspire young women to go into math and science .\nparents could start ordering toys last week , although the final price hasn\u2019t been set yet . the maykah team hopes that their toys will help put a dent in the highly skewed gender ratio found in the engineering world , where only about 25 percent of the tech - force is female .\nrose eveleth is a writer for smart news and a producer / designer / science writer / animator based in brooklyn . her work has appeared in the new york times , scientific american , story collider , ted - ed and onearth .\nwhale milk is some of the richest milk available to any mammal . a baby whale will drink 150 gallons of it a day to sustain its dramatic growth .\nfor six weeks , luna moth caterpillars gorge themselves on the leaves of the marula tree . then , when they ' re ready , they instinctively weave giant cocoons around themselves in preparation for their stunning metamorphosis .\nthe superheros creator , william moulton marston , was a harvard - trained psychologist and inventor and infused his daily life into the comic book .\nin 1992 , christopher mccandless set off to test if he could survive alone in the wilds of alaska . it didn ' t go as planned .\nda vinci ' s the last supper plays a key role in the 2006 blockbuster hit the da vinci code . although the film ' s claims are more fiction than fact , could the painting actually contain a message from leonardo ?\nwhat ' s the difference between england , britain and the u . k . ?\nget the best of urltoken by email . keep up - to - date on :\nchen told madison reed that the toy fills a need . parents are often forced to choose toys from the \u201cgirls\u201d aisle or the \u201cboys\u201d aisle , which can limit what exposure both genders receive . that\u2019s significant since play is part of children\u2019s early learning experiences .\n\u201cparents feel obligated to shop by those [ gender ] categories . give your kids the opportunity to explore different paths and find the one they\u2019re really interested in . \u201d\nchen\u2019s comments were published in madison reed several months before one massive retail chain , target , announced it was eliminating gender segregation in its toy aisles . as media studies professor rebecca hains wrote in the washington post in august 2015 , \u201cgender - based marketing\u201d became widespread in the 1990s as a way for businesses to sell twice as much stuff to parents .\n\u201cfor both of us , we found that it was really toys we played with when we were younger that really got us building and tinkering and making things with our hands \u2014 things that really drew us toward engineering in college . \u201d\n\u201cbeing in a rigorous learning environment taught us that not everything is going to happen exactly as you plan it , which is certainly the case with starting a new business . \u201d\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nthe source code for the wiki 2 extension is being checked by specialists of the mozilla foundation , google , and apple . you could also do it yourself at any point in time .\nwould you like wikipedia to always look as professional and up - to - date ? we have created a browser extension .\nit will enhance any encyclopedic page you visit with the magic of the wiki 2 technology .\ni use wiki 2 every day and almost forgot how the original wikipedia looks like .\nof perfecting techniques ; in live mode . quite the same wikipedia . just better .\nalice brooks and bettina chen , the founders of maykah , inc . , met in the master ' s degree engineering program at stanford university . the two launched their first prototype on kickstarter and raised us $ 85 , 000 from a us $ 25 , 000 funding goal . [ 2 ] the team participated in startx , a business incubator for stanford entrepreneurs , in 2012 , and partnered with edforward , the center for innovation in education at the uc davis school of education , to create a series of educational activity guides to accompany the kits . [ 3 ] [ 4 ]"]}
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", "topic": 10}], "title": "sun media", "paragraphs": ["mainetoday media\u2019s president and ceo lisa desisto will also serve as ceo of sun media group .\npitch news media in print , broadcast , radio , trades , social media , and multicultural media outlets . identify key media opportunities to share the sun life story . . .\nin other words , it ' s sun media that gives levant a multi - media platform for hate , obscenity , hectoring abuse and bullying . it ' s sun media that allows him to play unsupervised on national television . it ' s sun media that defends his excesses . it ' s sun media that apologizes for them - - usually with enough qualifiers to render the apology meaningless . so it ' s sun media that ought to be held responsible for what he does .\nwelcome to african sun media , your specialist supplier of publishing , printing and design services .\nwww . qmiventes . ca / journal / propos - de - sun - media . html\nit ought not to be good enough for anyone else . sun media is the problem .\ntoronto\u2014sun media has pulled its newspapers out of the ontario press council , complaining about the \u201cpolitically correct mentality\u201d of the province\u2019s print - media watchdog .\nsun media corporation was the owner of several tabloid and broadsheet newspapers in canada and the 49 percent owner of the now defunct sun news network . it was a subsidiary of quebecor media .\nlisa desisto , mainetoday media\u2019s president and ceo , will expand her role to become the ceo of sun media group as well . she expects a smooth transition between owners . mainetoday media and sun media group have been collaborating for years , desisto said , in printing , distribution and digital services .\nsun media pte ltd ( \u201csun media\u201d ) is a singapore - registered entity formed in 1999 providing media , event management ( exhibitions & conferences ) , public relations , market research , branding and corporate representation to local and global businesses . at sun media , media is our playground . our forte is producing business & trade publications and providing focused media solutions for our high profile clientele . transcending borders we have been servicing clients globally from singapore .\nin 1996 , rogers communications sold its interest in sun publishing to a management - led group that would become sun media . in july of 1998 , sun media traded the financial post to southam for southam ' s hamilton , kitchener , guelph and cambridge newspapers . torstar , which owns the toronto star , subsequently attempted a hostile takeover in the fall of 1998 . quebecor purchased sun media for $ 983 million , thereby averting absorption by the toronto star . sun media publications include the calgary sun , edmonton sun , ottawa sun , toronto sun , winnipeg sun , four french - language papers and several smaller market papers across the country .\nsun peaks is pleased to support visiting media from around the world who are travelling on assignment .\nsun media corporation , a subsidiary of quebecor media , is canada ' s largest publisher of english - language tabloid newspapers , was formed on 4 february 1978 , through the amalgamation of toronto sun holdings ltd and toronto sun publishing ltd .\nthe properties include the toronto sun , the ottawa sun , the winnipeg sun , the calgary sun and the edmonton sun , as well as the london free press and the free 24 hours dailies in toronto and vancouver .\nnews media attendance at the opening ceremony included : citylab , edmonton sun , edmonton journal , cbc , telus , global news , bnp media and ctv .\nthe owner of the portland press herald is buying sun media group , the company that publishes lewiston\u2019s sun journal and a host of weekly newspapers .\nthe news building in london houses offices of the sun and other publications in rupert murdoch\u2019s media empire .\nsun media cut about 1 , 000 jobs last year , with 200 employees laid off last december .\nthe combined company will have almost 800 employees , brower estimates , with 225 at sun media , about 400 at mainetoday media and 150 at the midcoast courier publications .\nso you thought sudoku came from the land of the rising sun . . . | media | the guardian\nsun media group is the parent company of the daily sun journal ; the forecaster , american journal and lakes region weekly newspapers ; and 13 other publications .\nthe winnipeg sun was first published on november 5 , 1980 . on may 10 , 1999 , the newspaper was relaunched , taking on an appearance consistent with the toronto sun , the edmonton sun , the calgary sun and the ottawa sun .\nlast year , sun media\u2019s parent company quebecor announced it was withdrawing from the quebec press council . sun media also owns daily newspapers in manitoba and alberta , but they do not belong to their respective press councils either .\npostmedia newspapers , including the national post and ottawa citizen , are shown with quebecor media ' s ottawa sun in october , when postmedia announced it would buy sun media properties . the deal won competition bureau approval on wednesday .\npostmedia currently has about 2 , 800 employees across canada , while sun media employs about 2 , 400 people .\n\u00a9 2018 brantford expositor . all rights reserved . a member of sun media community newspapers part of postmedia network .\n\u00a9 2018 trenton trentonian . all rights reserved . a member of sun media community newspapers part of postmedia network .\n\u00a9 2018 napanee guide . all rights reserved . a member of sun media community newspapers part of postmedia network .\n\u00a9 2018 edson leader . all rights reserved . a member of sun media community newspapers part of postmedia network .\n\u00a9 2018 wetaskiwin times . all rights reserved . a member of sun media community newspapers part of postmedia network .\n\u00a9 2018 northern news . all rights reserved . a member of sun media community newspapers part of postmedia network .\n\u00a9 2018 sarnia observer . all rights reserved . a member of sun media community newspapers part of postmedia network .\na division of transcontinental inc . is buying 74 community newspapers and associated web properties in quebec from sun media .\nbut the case with sun media is different , he said , and won\u2019t require major changes to become sustainable .\n\u201cthis acquisition gives sun media group and mainetoday media even more opportunities to collaborate , while maintaining the distinct and trusted brands of each company , \u201d desisto said in a prepared statement . \u201cwe are excited to work with the sun media group team to see all we can accomplish together . \u201d\nit is paying 316 million canadian dollars ( $ 283 million ) to quebecor media inc . for sun media corp . \u2019s english - language operations . that includes the sun chain of daily newspapers in toronto , ottawa and calgary .\nlewiston \u2014 after four generations of ownership , the costello family announced monday that it\u2019s selling sun media group to the owner of mainetoday media , parent company of the portland press herald .\n\u00a9 2018 spruce grove examiner . all rights reserved . a member of sun media community newspapers part of postmedia network .\n\u00a9 2018 the mitchell advocate . all rights reserved . a member of sun media community newspapers part of postmedia network .\n\u00a9 2018 the community press . all rights reserved . a member of sun media community newspapers part of postmedia network .\n\u00a9 2018 daily herald tribune . all rights reserved . a member of sun media community newspapers part of postmedia network .\n\u00a9 2018 fort mcmurray today . all rights reserved . a member of sun media community newspapers part of postmedia network .\nthe council is made up of representatives of its member newspapers which , until this week , included sun media staff .\nrobert elgie , the chairman of the ontario press council , said he was disappointed to learn of sun media\u2019s decision .\nbrower is buying sun media group under a new company , sj acquisition , which will operate separately from mainetoday media , which has media properties that include the portland press herald / maine sunday telegram , kennebec journal , morning sentinel and the coastal journal .\nthe press council has for years overseen 37 dailies , including 27 sun media newspapers such as the toronto sun , the kingston whig - standard and the london free press .\ncontact our communications team directly for assistance with any media related matters or sign up for media updates to come directly to your inbox .\nnew ceo lisa desisto , also ceo of mainetoday media , said sun media group papers will retain their names . the two companies will continue to operate separately , including maintaining competitive newsrooms .\nthe merger will see 2 , 400 sun media employees move over to join the 2 , 800 at postmedia . godfrey called it a reunion of sorts , noting many had worked together previously , including himself , as former sun media ceo .\nstrong understanding of and presence on social media . possess a passion for sales , digital and print media , and advertising . . . .\npostmedia network today announced it is buying 175 english language newspapers , specialty publications and associated digital properties of sun media inc . \u2014 including its flagship , the toronto sun and sister papers in ottawa , winnipeg , calgary and edmonton from quebecor media inc .\nsun ' s relationship with the saskatchewan media and residents is a key component to building a better healthcare system in the province .\nsome sun media properties will get additional staff , he said , because \u201cthey\u2019d become too thin and need some boosting up . \u201d\nsun publishing was formed on february 4 , 1978 through the amalgamation of toronto sun holdings ltd and toronto sun publishing ltd . the two companies had been formed in 1971 with the launch of the toronto sun by former staffers of the defunct toronto telegram . on february 14 , 1978 , the edmonton sun , the second member of what would become the sun chain , was announced through a partnership of sun media and edmonton sun publishing ltd . the paper was launched on april 2 , 1978 . in 1981 , the outstanding shares of edmonton sun publishing ltd were acquired by sun media . the company purchased the calgary albertan on july 31 , 1980 for $ 1 . 3 million and relaunched it days later as the calgary sun , with the same format and appearance as its sister papers .\ntranscontinental inc . can acquire 74 weekly newspapers in quebec from sun media corp . if the printing company tries to sell 34 newspapers .\nsun media corp . is cutting about 200 jobs across the company , of which about a quarter will come from its editorial operations .\nthe motion said the ban could be extended to other media organisations . composite : sun / daily express / daily mail / daily telegraph\nthe union representing sun media workers at 13 newspapers in ontario said it was \u201cheartened\u201d to hear postmedia would keep the rival papers operating .\nsun media group will operate separately from brower\u2019s other publications , but will be controlled by his parent company , rfb holdings , which also owns mainetoday media , alliance press in brunswick and courier publications in rockland .\nmedia industry observers and experts had mixed feelings about the approval , which will see quebecor media inc . hang on to its french - language newspapers .\ntourism sun peaks and sun peaks resort llp provide access to photographic images , video , marketing collateral , logos , and other files for use by journalists , reporters , freelancers , media outlets , and others , for the purposes of promoting sun peaks resort .\nfinally , presumably sun media underwrites levant ' s efforts to debase public discourse for the same reason as does prime minister harper ' s conservative party , which is closely allied to sun media : because it is an effective voting suppression tactic that helps keep the conservatives in power .\nin addition , the baltimore sun media group purchased landmark community newspapers of maryland , publisher of the carroll county times , northwest of baltimore .\nsun media group employees heard the news monday afternoon . those who were not at the lewiston building for the announcement listened via conference call .\nthe origins of sun media group trace back to a weekly paper founded in 1847 . the costellos\u2019 great - grandfather started working for his uncle at what was then the sun more than 100 years ago .\nboth buyer and seller said the sale grew out of their working relationship . mainetoday media already handles digital ad services for sun media group , for example , and the lewiston pressroom printed the press herald , kennebec journal and morning sentinel several times this year during mainetoday media\u2019s transition to a new press .\nstaff throughout the sun media group were informed of the sale in a companywide meeting in the sun journal newsroom around 2 p . m . , attended by members of the costello family , reade brower , mainetoday media president and ceo lisa desisto and chris miles , ceo of alliance press , according to judy meyer , the sun journal\u2019s executive editor .\nin 1983 , 50 % of sun media was acquired by maclean - hunter for $ 55 million . that same year , sun media , with maclean - hunter ' s backing , acquired the houston post for $ 100 million in an attempt to expand into the united states . it was sold for $ 150 million four years later . in 1987 , maclean - hunter ' s financial post weekly was sold to sun media for $ 46 million and was relaunched as a daily tabloid financial newspaper the following year . in 1988 , sun media acquired the ottawa sunday herald which it would relaunch as the daily ottawa sun . [ 7 ]\nracers spill all : luxury items , life without social media and . . .\nnews media attendance at the build site today included : the atlantic citylab , radio canada , ctv edmonton , cbc french , cbc , edmonton journal , edmonton sun , bnp media , postmedia , city tv and global news .\npeter s . anderson revised : jessica potter . 2009 . sun media corporation . the canadian encyclopedia urltoken ( accessed july 9 , 2018 ) .\nthe baltimore sun media group this morning announced it has purchased capital gazette communications , publisher of the capital and maryland gazette , from landmark publishing .\npaul godfrey , speaking at the post media office in toronto , says the federal competition bureau will allow postmedia ' s $ 316 - million purchase of sun media ' s english - language newspapers and digital properties to go ahead .\nrhizome media , a pr , content and social media agency focused on smes and start - ups , has appointed former national newspaper journalist neil millard as a partner .\nthe edmonton sun is a daily newspaper that began publishing in 1978 and shares many characteristics with sun media\u2019s other tabloids , including an emphasis on local news stories , its conservative editorial stance and , extensive sports coverage .\npostmedia network canada corp . ' s $ 316 - million purchase of sun media ' s english - language news properties is officially a done deal .\nthe competition bureau has given a green light to postmedia\u2019s $ 316 - million deal to buy sun media \u2019s english - language newspapers and digital properties .\nanderson , peter s . and potter , jessica . 2009 . sun media corporation . the canadian encyclopedia urltoken ( accessed july 9 , 2018 ) .\ndesisto said there may be opportunities for the mtm papers and sun media group papers to collaborate , but that it\u2019s important to preserve each paper\u2019s identity .\ngodfrey , who was formerly president and ceo of sun media , said the postmedia brands combined with the sun titles , provide advertisers with an opportunity to reach audiences with unique \u201cmade in canada\u201d options for their marketing programs .\ncanadian association of journalists extensive resources for journalists including full text articles from \u0093media\u0094 magazine .\n\u00a9 2018 guardian news and media limited or its affiliated companies . all rights reserved .\nfor more information on the resort please contact our communications department at media @ urltoken .\nthe portland press herald and maine today media offices in one city center in portland .\nexperience using and supporting social media technologies as well as learning management systems . at sun life , we work together , share common values and . . .\nsun media apologized on monday for an on - air rant by its outspoken provocateur , ezra levant , about justin trudeau and the liberal leader\u2019s famous parents .\nbrower said in a telephone interview that the 225 employees of sun media will get offers to continue in their current jobs at their current pay . formally , sun media group will transfer its assets to sj acquisition , a company controlled by brower\u2019s rfb holdings . the deal is set to close aug . 1 .\nsun media ' s defences of levant can be quite elaborate . in 2012 , sun news network vice - president kory teneycke publicly defended levant ' s noxious rant about the roma . the former member of prime minister stephen harper ' s political praetorian guard barricaded himself inside sun media ' s\nmessage box\nwhile doing his best to sound contrite about levant ' s savage commentary .\npeter s . anderson and jessica potter .\nsun media corporation .\nin the canadian encyclopedia . historica canada , 1985\u2014 . article published july 22 , 2009\nthe deal \u201ccomes at a time when the canadian newspaper business absolutely needs consolidation to remain viable and to compete with digital media , \u201d pierre dion , president and ceo of quebecor , sun media\u2019s parent company , said in a press release on monday .\nwhat\u2019s in your mix ? each media component functions to meet a series of essential requirements .\npeter s . anderson revised : jessica potter , r . the canadian encyclopedia . ( 2009 ) . sun media corporation . retrieved july 9 , 2018 , from urltoken\nin a statement , a tronc spokeswoman said the company had \u201calways been committed to keeping the sun - times an independent media voice within the city of chicago . \u201d\nsun media cutting 360 jobs , closing 8 publications , 3 free dailies . 680news ( 2013 - 07 - 16 ) . retrieved on 2013 - 08 - 17 .\nknowledge of using social media . jamaican sun tanning & salon , is currently seeking a friendly , outgoing front desk receptionist , the ideal candidate must be . . .\nand even sun media didn ' t bother apologizing in 2011 when levant dressed up in an orange wig and mocked the death from cancer of ndp leader jack layton .\ncapital gazette communications publisher pat richardson talks to employees thursday morning about the sale of the capital and the maryland gazette to the baltimore sun media group . at left is frank batten jr . , ceo of landmark media enterprises , the former owner of capital gazette .\nsun media group employs 225 people at its newspapers and commercial printing operation . it includes the daily sun journal , the forecaster and current publishing weekly newspapers in southern and coastal maine , seven other weekly publications in western maine , and three magazines .\nanderson , peter s . and jessica potter .\nsun media corporation\n. the canadian encyclopedia . toronto : historica canada , 2009 . web . 22 jul 2009 .\nanderson , peter s . and jessica potter .\nsun media corporation\n. the canadian encyclopedia . toronto : historica canada , 2009 . web . 22 jul 2009 .\npeter s . anderson revised : jessica potter .\nsun media corporation\nin the canadian encyclopedia . historica canada , 1985\u2013 . article published july 21 , 2009 . urltoken\ncostello said sun media group will continue printing the bangor daily news on its lewiston press . brower does not yet know how the sale will affect agreements under which the sun journal and the forecaster group share content on occasion with the bangor daily news .\nin the last five years , many newspapers , including sun media and postmedia , have cut their workforce as they struggled with shrinking print - advertising revenue and a tidal wave of digital competition from the likes of google , facebook and other search engines and social media sites .\nsun media corporation , a subsidiary of quebecor media , is canada ' s largest publisher of english - language tabloid newspapers , was formed on 4 february 1978 , through the amalgamation of toronto sun holdings ltd and toronto sun publishing ltd . in 1971 , toronto sun publishing ltd purchased syndication operations and newspaper vending boxes from the toronto telegram , which had ceased publication . with the aid of staff recruited from the telegram , on 1 november 1971 , it published its first edition of the toronto sun . on 16 september 1973 , it introduced the sunday sun . unlike traditional canadian newspaper publishers , the toronto sun , except for its sunday edition , did away with home delivery and concentrated its effort primarily on street sales to early morning commuters .\nanderson , p . s . & potter , j . . r . the canadian encyclopedia . ( 2009 ) . sun media corporation . retrieved july 9 , 2018 from urltoken\nanderson , p . s . & potter , j . . r . the canadian encyclopedia . ( 2009 ) . sun media corporation . retrieved july 9 , 2018 from urltoken\nexcellent understanding of social media and related tools , including linkedin , twitter , facebook , etc . at sun life , we work together , share common values and . . .\nglenn garnett , sun media\u2019s vice - president of editorial , sent a letter to the council earlier this week saying that the company\u2019s newspapers were withdrawing their membership , effective immediately .\na government - appointed mediator has imposed a media blackout on contract negotiations between the saskatchewan union of nurses ( sun ) and the saskatchewan association of health organizations ( saho ) .\nsun media corp . is slashing 360 jobs and shutting down 11 publications across the country , saying it needs to invest more heavily in digital news to lure in younger readers .\nthis only happened , of course , because trudeau threatened no longer to talk to legitimate sun media journalists , of which we have been repeatedly assured there are a few , after levant\u2019s sept . 23 rant , and because former conservative prime minister brian mulroney intervened in his current role as a member of the board of quebecor , which owns sun media .\nso don ' t expect levant to act any differently , or sun media to do anything more about it except issue meaningless apologies , as dictated by circumstances , in future .\nurltoken enters the world of social media , engaging audiences on facebook , twitter and other online venues .\nit believes advertisers will welcome the opportunity to reach different audiences , and that sun media will benefit from the post\u2019s experience moving to a multi - platform strategy , the company said .\npeter s . anderson revised : jessica potter\nsun media corporation\nthe canadian encyclopedia . eds . . toronto : historica canada , 2009 . web . 9 jul . 2018 .\nthis may be good enough for trudeau - - whose spokesperson said yesterday , no doubt with a sense of relief , that the liberal leader would talk to sun media reporters again .\nthe company is profitable , costello said , and the decision to sell was not prompted by financial trouble . he described the deal as \u201cthe next logical step\u201d for sun media group .\nso you thought sudoku came from the land of the rising sun . . .\ndirector , digital marketing & communications , sun life global investments . at sun life , we work together , share common values and encourage growth and . . .\n\u201cwe intend to continue to operate the sun media major market dailies and their digital properties side by side with our existing properties in markets with multiple brands as we have in vancouver with the province and the vancouver sun for more than 30 years , \u201d he said .\nquebecor has agreed to sell all 175 english - language newspapers it owns under the sun media banner to postmedia , the owner of the national post and others , for $ 316 million .\nthe sun is currently part of the tribune company , which has announced it will spin off the sun and other newspaper properties into a separate tribune - held company .\nhornung\u2019s directive came hours before a special meeting sun had planned for wednesday morning at prairieland park , which drew about 600 nurses . the union had intended to make the meeting open to media . sources said the ban also restricts sun in providing negotiation details to union members .\nthat will transfer ownership of sun media\u2019s printing division and 17 publications , including the sun journal and weeklies operated under the forecaster and current publications brands . it also owns a chain of weekly papers in western maine and maine women magazine , 95 north and my gen magazines .\ntribune co . purchases the fort lauderdale news and sun sentinel for $ 18 million .\nsteve costello , sun media\u2019s vice president of advertising and marketing , said in a prepared statement that his family \u201cdetermined that the company could best succeed in an organization with broader resources and reach . \u201d\nnewspaper publisher postmedia says it\u2019s placing a \u201cbig bet\u201d on the industry\u2019s future with the purchase of rival sun media , a chain of 175 english language newspapers and associated websites , for $ 316 million .\nquebecor announced today that it has closed the sale of sun media corporation\u2019s english - language businesses to postmedia network , announced on october 6 , 2014 , for a cash consideration of $ 305 . 5 million . the figure represents the purchase price of $ 316 million minus $ 10 . 5 million for customary adjustments and adjustments related to real estate properties sold by sun media corporation prior to closing .\nrachel roberts email : media @ urltoken office : 250 . 578 . 5387 cell : 250 . 318 . 3633\ncapital gazette communications publisher pat richardson talks to employees thursday morning about the sale of the capital and the maryland gazette to the baltimore sun media group . at left is frank batten jr . , ceo of landmark media enterprises , the former owner of capital gazette . ( by joshua mckerrow , staff , capital gazette )\nsiblings steve costello , jim costello jr . , david costello and maureen costello wedge are all vice presidents and owners of sun media group , as is their brother - in - law , ed snook .\nfour generations of the costello family have owned and managed the paper . the sale comes almost exactly two years after the death of james costello sr . , the sun media group\u2019s longtime president and publisher .\nthe following is a small sample of the more than 224 news clips of carter work project stories that appeared in the news on july 9 - 10 , as well as media interviews and social media activities regarding the build week .\nsun peaks bike park hosts the 2016 canadian dh mtb championships for the third year running .\nask your sun gro sales representative for you professional or retail product catalog or download here .\n\u00ae fafard , sunshine advanced , sunshine , all the riches of the earth , resilience , our expertise is growing and sun gro are registered trademarks of sun gro horticulture canada ltd .\nit\u2019s difficult to say whether the transaction will be good or bad for the canadian media landscape , carleton\u2019s waddell said .\n\u201cwith the new public affairs division i\u2019ll be heading up dropping in alongside the current media relations , social media and content divisions , we\u2019re now covering all bases for uk businesses , from start - ups to the very biggest smes . \u201d\nduring the call , brower told staff to judge him based on his actions when he purchased mainetoday media in 2015 .\ni can only speculate , of course , not being privy to their strategies . but it seems reasonable to conclude sun media fully endorses levant ' s messages , even when they disavow particular examples like his rant about the roma and now the attack on pierre and margaret trudeau . surely , at least until mulroney stepped in , sun media also supported the attacks on the elder trudeaus as a way to get at their son .\nthe sun sentinel digital edition , the paper ' s first online version , appears on aol .\ntwo new lift accessed dh trails added to sun peaks bike park - resurrection and sticky one .\nsun gro horticulture canada ltd . all rights reserved . no materials contained herein may be duplicated or used in any way without the express written permission of sun gro horticulture or its legal representatives .\nin a news release , sun management said downsizing is difficult and highly regrettable , but necessary .\nis the largest publisher in canada and with brands such as national post , financial post , vancouver sun , montreal gazette , toronto sun , and driving . ca , we reach . . .\nthe sun newsroom is the only one in the building with direct access to the management floor .\nunfortunately , though , readers will be hard pressed to confirm any of this now , since sun media seems to have washed all copies of levant ' s poison down the corporate memory hole . a recording placed on urltoken by a third party was removed\ndue to a copyright claim by sun news network .\npostmedia announced on oct . 6 , 2014 , that it had bought sun media\u2019s 174 newspapers and publications , the urltoken website , part of the national sales team in toronto and the printing plant in islington , ont .\nan ontario judge who heard a defamation lawsuit against sun news network host ezra levant ruled thursday that the controversial media personality libelled a saskatchewan lawyer in a series of blog posts the judge said were \u201cmotivated by malice . \u201d\nthe sale to reade brower of camden will end more than a century of costello family ownership of lewiston newspapers .\nit ' s a bit of a bittersweet day ,\nsaid steve costello of sun media group .\njennifer holmes , vice president of bangor publishing , said her company signed a 10 - year printing deal with sun media in 2013 , expiring in 2023 . costello said the sale includes that contract and other printing deals .\nnews media attendance at the build site today included : global winnipeg , shaw tv , winnipeg free press and cbc manitoba .\nstill , the newspaper has a loyal following among minorities , progressives and members of chicago\u2019s working class . mr . eisendrath\u2019s group also bought answers media , a production studio that could help the sun - times make progress digitally .\non monday , sun media apologized for levant ' s repellent and sexually obsessive hysterics about liberal leader justin trudeau ' s parents , one dead and the other an elderly grandmother and thus neither in a position to defend themselves .\nquebecor chief executive pierre dion said monday that the canadian newspaper business needs consolidation to remain viable and to compete with digital media .\nthanks to social media , saskatchewan roughriders ceo craig reynolds has seen the familiar green and white logo in some far off places .\nhere at mainetoday media we value our readers and are committed to growing our community by encouraging you to add to the discussion .\nthe deal includes the toronto sun , as well as sun dailies in ottawa , winnipeg , calgary and edmonton , the free 24 hours daily newspapers in toronto and vancouver , and the london free press .\non 14 february 1978 , the company entered into a partnership agreement with edmonton sun publishing ltd to publish its second tabloid , the edmonton sun , its first edition appearing on 2 april 1978 . in 1981 the edmonton sun became a wholly owned operation with the acquisition of all outstanding shares of edmonton sun publishing ltd . the calgary albertan , acquired on 31 july 1980 for $ 1 . 3 million , was subsequently transformed into the company ' s third daily tabloid , the calgary sun - first edition 3 august 1980 .\nin july 2013 , sun media corp . announced it was slashing 360 jobs and shutting down 11 publications across the country . at the time , it said it needed to invest more heavily in digital news to lure in younger readers .\nthe purchase consolidates the media group ' s position in the baltimore metropolitan area . in addition to the sun , which is the largest paper in maryland , the company owns a range of community newspapers in other counties in the vicinity .\nthe acquisition signals an unprecedented concentration of the country ' s newspapers and digital news sites . postmedia takes ownership of both major dailies in three big cities : the sun and herald in calgary , the sun and journal in edmonton and the sun and citizen in ottawa . it previously owned both the vancouver sun and the province in vancouver , which it used as an example to make its case to the competition bureau .\nbring home a more detailed account with our limited edition coffee table book , sun peaks resort , an evolution of dreams , available for purchase in - resort at john tod trading company and sun peaks sports .\nthe sale dramatically expands brower\u2019s holdings , bringing many of maine\u2019s newspapers , including most of its dailies , under his ownership . brower\u2019s move to expand his media footprint and keep the sun journal under local control contrasts with what is occurring in most media markets , where newspapers are increasingly owned by national chains that consolidate operations and cut costs in a bid to seek profitability .\n\u201cwe are excited to be the custodians of many of canada\u2019s best known and trusted media brands , now and in the future . \u201d\nbut he pointed to his purchase of mainetoday media in 2015 , when the company retained 98 percent of its employees during the sale .\nmore than 2 , 500 sun media employees now work under new ownership , though some jobs are in jeopardy . postmedia president and ceo paul godfrey expects the deal to yield efficiencies through combined finance , human resources , it and production departments .\ncostello and brower said sun media was not shopping around for a buyer but saw the opportunity after years of working together on projects , including a printing contract with the bangor daily news , which shut down its hampden printing plant in 2013 .\nno longer confined to page or computer , sun sentinel delivers news on the go through mobile phone apps .\nif you have any general questions about sun gro horticulture please contact us using one of the means below .\n\u201cuntil media organizations and newspapers figure out a way to find a pay day , we\u2019re going to see more of these sorts of things , which are half measures designed to keep various news media organizations afloat but without a real vision about how best to move forward . \u201d\nso i encourage everybody to support media in all forms . subscribe , donate , buy ads . read , listen , watch , download .\npostmedia president and chief executive officer paul godfrey prepares to speak at a press conference in toronto monday , oct . 6 , 2014 announcing postmedia ' s purchase of sun media corp . ' s english - language operations . the canadian press / hannah yoon\ntoronto sun and national post newspapers are seen on a news stand in toronto on oct . 6 , 2014 .\nboth parties declined to disclose the purchase price , and brower would not say whether sun media group was bought with cash or a loan funds . the costello family will not retain any financial interest in the company and will gradually transition out of its management .\ncanada , and every democracy , needs strong media . it is crucial . never more so than in a changing , evolving , challenging world .\nin winter 2012 , we celebrate the 50 year anniversary of tod mountain and the 20 year anniversary of sun peaks .\ndear diary : the sun ' s kurt larson on interacting with locals , vending machines and russian doping . . .\nthe sun on sunday and the sunday edition of the daily star recorded a circulation fall of more than 12 % .\ncalling the news bittersweet , costello said the family decided it gave sun media group the opportunity \u201cfor us to be part of a broader organization that has a deeper ability to do some of the things necessary for the future , on the digital side in particular . \u201d\n\u201ci don\u2019t believe in cut and slash , \u201d brower said . \u201ci think that\u2019s one of the reasons why the costellos were looking at an organization like ours to lead ( sun media group ) forward . \u2026 we\u2019re not going to do anything to disrupt the autonomy . \u201d\nthe eisendrath group\u2019s deal preserves two independent newspaper voices in chicago , one of the last two - newspaper towns in america . tronc had vowed to operate the tribune and sun - times as independent titles , though media observers had expressed skepticism over how long that might last .\neisendrath\u2019s group submitted a bid for the paper last month , after the justice department required the sun - times to publish an advertisement seeking other buyers for the sun - times , reader and other wrapports assets , including the straight dope website .\nwestjet begins service to kamloops and sun peaks resort year round from calgary , alberta , beginning december 15 , 2008 . olympian and sun peaks resort ' s director of skiing nancy greene appointed to the canadian senate by canadian prime minister stephen harper . sun peaks resort named one of the top 10 resorts in north america by cond\u00e9 nast traveler reader ' s poll .\nsun peaks granted mountain resort municipality status by the province of british columbia . westjet expands air service to kamloops and sun peaks resort with an edmonton flight connection . for the second year in a row , the canadian ski council awards sun peaks resort the national winner of the industry recognition and excellence award for outstanding record of customer loyalty , excellence in customer satisfaction , and strong commitment to increasing growth in skiing and snowboarding . this is the third time sun peaks has won this award .\naccording to a recent analysis by the media reform coalition , a pressure group , senior executives from murdoch - owned companies met with the prime minister or the chancellor of the exchequer 10 times in the year ended in september , when the study was completed \u2014 more than any other media organization in the country .\nso we can count on it that levant will make inappropriate comments again - - and again , and again - - and that each time sun media will say , sorry , so sorry , it ' ll never happen again \u2026 all the while tacitly encouraging levant to continue .\nsun sentinel breaks 1 - million mark for monthly video views , reaching a whopping 1 , 666 , 695 in january .\nbefore the sale , some in chicago feared that tronc\u2019s ownership would shift the sun - times , which has traditionally been a progressive counterpoint to the more conservative tribune , to the right . others thought tronc would simply close the sun - times .\npeter alter , a historian for the chicago history museum , said chicagoans had a deep affinity for the sun - times .\nthe calgary sun is tabloid - format daily that was first published in 1980 . it replaced the long - running tabloid - size newspaper , the albertan soon after it was acquired by the publishers of the toronto sun . the newspaper , like most of those in the canadian sun chain , is known for short , snappy news stories aimed primarily at working class readers .\nunfortunately i wasn ' t one of the lucky ones with the postmedia cuts today . working at the calgary sun was\u2026 urltoken\nall contents unless otherwise noted copyright \u00a9 2005 - 2017 sun gro horticulture canada ltd . all rights reserved . no materials contained herein may be duplicated or used in any way without the express written permission of sun gro horticulture or its legal representatives .\nthe chicago news guild , which represents unionized newsroom employees at the sun - times and reader , had been vehemently opposed to tronc buying the sun - times and reader . the guild is not one of the unions involved in the planned purchase .\nnewspapers have seen a lot of change in the past several years : job cuts , downsizing , diminishing subscription base , and the growth of online news media .\nin addition to its print publications , mainetoday media also publishes urltoken , urltoken and urltoken . with nearly 400 employees , it is the state\u2019s largest newsgathering organization .\ntrapper\u2019s landing sells out in 6 hours , bringing in over $ 17 million . 300 , 000 skiers visit sun peaks during the 2003\u201304 winter season . sun peaks announces phase 2 of its master development plan . phase 2 development of mountain view drive begins . sun peaks resort awarded the silver eagle award for water conservation from ski magazine . sun peaks resort llp\u2019s environmental management system is fully certified to iso 14001 : 1996 ( certificate # 026082 ) , becoming the first resort in north america to do this .\nthe sun sentinel purchases the south florida newspaper network , a chain of community weeklies which is now called the forum publishing group .\nsome in chicago are skeptical of how truly progressive mr . eisendrath and the other new owners of the sun - times are .\nso while the future of the sun - times remains uncertain , the deal has preserved one of chicago\u2019s beloved institutions for now .\nrising sun billboards has supersized advertising locations in the columbia valley that provide ongoing highway frontage presence . with our boards you can :\nensure prompt response to stakeholder and / or media inquiries . reporting to the general manager , the manager , external relations is a member of the scpl . . .\nmillard\u2019s remit at rhizome will primarily be media relations and public affairs , the latter a new division rhizome is launching based on millard\u2019s strong track record in that field .\nthe university\u2019s student union voted to ban the newspapers at its annual general meeting on thursday night in a motion titled \u201copposing fascism and social divisiveness in the uk media\u201d .\nthe elevator rose past the offices of the wall street journal , the dow jones news agency , the sunday times and the times , all the way up to the sun\u2019s newsroom . mr . murdoch , proprietor of the sun since 1969 , sits right above .\nwithin seconds of the apology being read by an anonymous narrator , levant ' s smug visage was back on the air and , not long after that , in the pages of the local edition of sun media ' s newspaper here in edmonton . no apologies from him , thank you very much .\nsun media group also includes the advertiser democrat in norway , rumford falls times , the livermore falls advertiser , franklin journal , the penobscot times and the bethel citizen . desisto said all of its 225 employees will be offered their jobs at the new company at the same level of pay and benefits .\nnot that we ' re bragging or anything , but sun peaks is proud to be recognized for providing an outstanding four season experience .\ntraditionally , the federal government has frowned on a single entity controlling multiple media operations in the same market . so the sale process required wrapports to sell to a bidder other than tronc if that bidder could prove it had the money to operate the sun - times , hence the $ 1 purchase price .\nthe deal also includes 160 small - town newspapers across the country , as well as sun media ' s digital properties , including urltoken \u2014 although , notably , quebecor will continue to operate urltoken in quebec , which according to a postmedia investor presentation makes up about half of that website ' s monthly traffic .\nless than 200 of the university\u2019s 19 , 500 student population attended the meeting where the motion was passed to ban the newspapers \u201cin their current form\u201d . the motion added that the ban could be extended to other media organisations with the sun , daily mail and express titles \u201cmerely used as high - profile examples\u201d .\nthe origins of sun media group date to a weekly paper founded in 1847 , according to the sun journal\u2019s website . l . b . costello began working there for an uncle and started running the business in 1898 . he was succeeded by his son , russell h . costello , from 1930 to 1993 . james costello sr . followed his father into the company , holding a variety of management positions during a tenure of more than 60 years that included expanding the business and buying weekly newspapers in maine in 1987 . two years later , he merged the lewiston evening journal and the daily sun to form the sun journal . when james costello sr . died in 2015 , he was lauded as a champion of community journalism .\nsam zell , billionaire real estate investor , acquires the tribune co . , including the sun sentinel . price $ 8 . 2 billion .\nthe ottawa sun is a daily tabloid newspaper that was first published in the early 1980s as the ottawa sunday herald , . the first sunday edition of the newly named ottawa sun was published on september 4 , 1988 and the first daily edition appeared on november 7 , 1988 .\n\u201cit\u2019s a bit of a bittersweet day , \u201d said steve costello , vice president of advertising and marketing at sun media group . \u201cwe are pleased that the new ownership is going to be as it is and thinks similarly to us as it relates to values . but it\u2019s a very emotional day as well . \u201d\nmathew ingram , a technology writer at om media , said the move buys debt - laden postmedia some time , and some more revenues , to figure out its digital future .\ntoronto ( ap ) \u2014 canadian newspaper publisher postmedia network canada corp . is announcing a deal to buy 175 newspapers and publications in a major consolidation of print media in canada .\nthe cuts come less than a week after postmedia announced it was stepping up its efforts to cut costs to overcome continued losses in advertising , print circulation and digital media revenue .\nsun peaks , bc ( march 28 , 2018 ) \u2013 a new chairlift providing improved mountain , village , and ski - in , ski - out access highlights a massive development year at sun peaks resort . approximately $ 60 million in activity will be completed or underway this year .\nsinclair broadcast group inc . has agreed to buy the stock of new york - based bonten media group holdings for $ 240 million , the hunt valley - based broadcaster announced friday .\n\u201cwhen they were approved by the competition bureau to take over the sun papers , the first paragraph of that announcement by the competition bureau said , \u2018it should be ok because they\u2019re going to have two different editorial procedures . \u2019 they don\u2019t have that any more . so it\u2019s a problem for local media across the country . \u201d\nthe sun sentinel makes its first foray into the digital world with a website for its alternative weekly , xs , later known as city link .\n\u201cit was at that point , with talks centred on wages , that led to sun walking away from the bargaining table , \u201d he said .\nthe fiscal year of 1983 was significant for the company . in may 1982 , control passed from sun publishing ' s founding shareholders to maclean hunter limited ( mh ) , one of canada ' s largest cross - media owners . maclean hunter acquired approximately 50 % of the toronto sun publishing corp for $ 55 million . for mh , although already a major publisher , this acquisition marked its only venture into canadian daily newspaper publishing . sun publishing expanded its operations into the us in 1983 with its acquisition , for approximately $ 100 million us , of the houston post , largest morning paper in the american southwest . the paper was sold for $ 150 million us in november 1987 . in october 1987 , sun publishing acquired the financial post division of maclean hunter ltd for $ 46 million . it became canada ' s first daily financial paper on 2 february 1988 , but still retains its weekly issue . in 1988 sun publishing acquired the ottawa herald and relaunched it as the daily ottawa sun on 7 november 1988 . in 1994 sun publishing corp employed 2800 full - time staff and its 5 major newspapers sold over 500 000 copies daily and over 750 000 each sunday . its 1993 operations achieved total revenues of $ 329 million . the sale of maclean hunter to rogers communications in 1994 resulted in sun publishing becoming a significant part of the rogers communications empire ."]}
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", "topic": 14}], "title": "learnstreet", "paragraphs": ["learnstreet announced the launch of their public beta at the event encouraging coders and non - coders alike to sign up at learnstreet . com .\nthe learnstreet team is based in san francisco , california and backed by khosla ventures .\nplease return to the learnstreet site prior to july 31st to complete any courses or projects .\nlearnstreet is changing the way people of all backgrounds and skill levels learn how to code .\nrajiv parikh - head of product , learnstreet with jason calacanis receiving award for best technology at launchedu .\nlearnstreet is an early - stage , vc - backed educational startup that is creating an innovative online learning platform where anyone can learn how to code . learnstreet initially offers beginner level coding courses for python , ruby , and javascript . using multiple teaching modalities - - including a web - based interactive console , video , and pre - built projects in learnstreet ' s code garage - - learnstreet offers students multiple ways to overcome basic programming hurdles .\nhow it makes money : current offerings are all free , but learnstreet plans to offer student subscriptions for more advanced courses . learnstreet also plans to introduce placement services for connecting users with the many in - demand technology jobs in the valley .\nlearnstreet is an early - stage startup focused on changing the way people of all backgrounds and skill levels learn how to code .\nlearnstreet claims to teach someone the basics of three programing languages ( javascript , python and ruby ) with no development background needed .\nlaurence \u201clo\u201d toney has been named ceo of learnstreet , the palo alto - based startup that\u2019s helping aspiring computer scientists learn how to code online .\nlearnstreet inc . headquarters : palo alto \u201cchief geek\u201d : greg sherwin founded : 2012 employees : 5 website : urltoken phone : 650 . 331 . 1167\nui / ux : a key aspect of learnstreet\u2019s courses is its distinct ui / ux . in order to see this , simply sign up !\nlearnstreet\u2019s content is aimed at beginners for now , but going forward the company intends to beef up its intermediate and advanced content and offer more services overall .\nparents need to know that kids can either enter a username and a password or sign up for the learnstreet programming site using their facebook , twitter , google , or github accounts . learnstreet ' s privacy policy says it doesn ' t collect personally identifiable information from children under 13 , but no age verification is required .\nmoney being sought : learnstreet secured seed funding from khosla ventures and may seek a series a round of between $ 3 million and $ 10 million by year\u2019s end .\nwell , as of august 1st , 2014 , learnstreet has closed and codecademy is still open . for other learn programming by doing sites , see udacity , codeschool and\nlearnstreet is creating an online learning platform where anyone can learn how to code . if you ' ve never coded before , you can go to learnstreet to learn the basics . if you already have some coding skills , you can go to learnstreet to learn a new coding language or update your existing skills . by learning skills that are in high demand like ruby , python , or javascript - you will be much more employable . we believe that learning how to code is a very important skill that anyone should be able to grasp . learnstreet is creating a platform that will make learning how to code fun , interactive and engaging - and most importantly , accessible to everyone !\n, learnstreet operates on the premise that , while current online coding resources have done wonders for popularizing computer science education , they are still , by and large , limited .\nafter recruiting a founding team and months of beta testing , khosla invested $ 1 million in learnstreet through his firm khosla ventures and has also joined the startup\u2019s board . khosla now only sits on two boards of for - profit companies : square and learnstreet , which means that he will continue to play an active role in advising the startup during its early development .\nas of july 2014 , learnstreet is no longer available . i don ' t know whether it was a useful site or not , because i was never able to access it .\nof his investment and impressions of learnstreet , the investor says , \u201cas an entrepreneur and vc , i have seen the massive impact that programming can have on creating new businesses and opportunities . but most people have still never touched a line of code . learnstreet has the potential to democratize coding , making it practical and relevant to people from all walks of life . \u201d\nlearnstreet is funded by khosla ventures and is being incubated by regalix labs , a division of regalix inc . , with teams in the us and india . for more information , visit urltoken\nwe will be closing down learnstreet on july 31st , 2014 . over the past few years , it has been our pleasure to have helped many users like yourself learn how to code .\nlearnstreet , an early stage , online educational start - up that teaches people how to code , won the award for best technology at the launchedu event held in mountain view on june 12 - 13th .\n, an early - stage startup that aims to change the way people learn to program . somehow i followed a link to their site , and noticed a console ( the window programmers write code in ) embedded right on learnstreet\u2019s homepage . \u201cgo ahead , type 1 and hit enter , \u201d beckoned learnstreet . so i did . you can see the results above . i hadn\u2019t even clicked a single link on the site and i\u2019d already taken my first step to learning ruby . another 45 minutes went by before i realized what was going on . well done , learnstreet , here\u2019s to another great site dedicated to teaching us how to code .\npalo alto based learnstreet , a learn - to - program platform with a million bucks in its pocket and different view on code , launched in public beta this past wednesday . inspired by the maker movement , learnstreet is different in that it views code as a a tool for self expression ; not just a skill for professional development . the platform includes in - browser coding ( project - based lessons ) , and instructional videos along with background , theory and exercises .\n\u201clearnstreet impressed the judges and our team at launch education and kids 2012 , \u201d said jason calacanis , host of premiere event . \u201cwe\u2019re sure capturing the best technology award is the first of many impressive milestones for this promising start up . \u201d\nlearnstreet users can build in code garage by themselves or collaborate with friends , signing in to the platform via facebook , twitter , github and more , which means that they can share their completed projects with friends , family and potential employers .\nlearnstreet was founded a little over a year ago by vinod khosla , a venture capitalist who saw an opportunity to create an easy way to create online courses . other education companies have also sprouted up around it , including codecademy , khan academy and coursera .\n) , has recently launched ( along with courses on javascript and ruby ) . our courses are designed for beginners and are fun , engaging and interactive through the use of multiple learning modalities . how is learnstreet different from other learn - to - code sites you ask ? ui / ux : a key aspect of learnstreet\u2019s courses is its distinct ui / ux . in order to see this , start any one of our courses . multi - modal : our courses are designed for beginners , and we have multiple ways to help them learn , including live chat , twitter , q & a , hints , videos and background material .\nbut just how is it that learnstreet hopes to accomplish said democratization ? although it may sound cheesy , desai says that it starts with approaching coding as a new form of self - expression and approaching education not as an end in and of itself , but as a means to create products that have real - world application .\nbasically , learnstreet\u2019s platform is broken down into two sections : online courses that introduce beginning coders to basic programming concepts , syntax and so on , and its so - called \u201ccode garage , \u201d a project - based learning tool that allows users to apply their newly - acquired knowledge to existing code and build widgets , games , puzzles and so on .\ntoney said it reminds him of his college years , when he bought himself an html programming book and taught himself how to make websites ( despite the fact that he was studying business ) . learnstreet is the online version of buying a book , and can be used by a student studying computer science , or by a teenager or adult looking for job skills .\nlearnstreet also hopes to capitalize on the movement within education to leverage technology to personalize the learning process by providing users with a multi - modal learning environment . said another way , the startup\u2019s platform includes in - browser coding ( project - based lessons ) , along with instructional videos ( a la urltoken and treehouse , for example ) and background , theory and exercises .\nthe journey for us had started when we had launched our labs and incubated learnstreet . we are now preparing to launch sharedemos , zillionbets , research , marketingtigers , digital academy and silicon valley business apps awards . while services will continue to be our core business , as well as the foundation of everything else that we do , the diversification will introduce significant newer opportunities .\nfirst , running the poker division is like \u201chaving your own startup , \u201d he said . as the general manager , he was in charge of managing an entire team and budget . the other similarity is that he plans on learnstreet having a freemium business model , where customers get some of the course work for free and then pay for additional help \u2014 sort of like free - to - play games .\nconsidering that 75 percent of all development emanates from forking ( building off of ) existing code , providing users with a project - based learning environment that connects concepts with real - world application is huge . of course , learnstreet isn\u2019t the only startup focusing on and iterating around this approach , so the key will be how well these companies build an ecosystem of services around an interactive community of both learners and experts .\nat launch , learnstreet is focused specifically on content for beginners , but , going forward , desai says the team will be beefing up its intermediate and advanced content , as well as investing in services , like those that connect its students to employers . it\u2019s all about moving from code literacy to showing people what they can do with code in the real world and potentially the dawn of computer science education 2 . 0 .\nby bringing computer science education online and making it affordable , these companies have begun to democratize technical knowledge , exposing a new , global audience to programming along the way . piggy - backing on this progress , a young palo alto - based startup called learnstreet is launching today to make coding accessible and relevant to the masses , specifically those that may not be looking to become professional developers but want to learn how to build using the latest web technologies .\ndr . nikhil balram , president and ceo of ricoh innovations corporation vinita jakhanwal , director at ihs amanda linden , group manager , quickbooks web and mobile at intuit rajiv maheshwary , sr . director , world - wide business development , synopsys bhaskar roy , chief product officer at playphone douglas kadlecek , president of grio greg sherwin , president of learnstreet rose figliano , product innovation and ux design at samsung innovation labs sean mcleary , director , user experience at docusign\n\u201cwe were thrilled to have been selected to present at the launchedu event\n, said greg sherwin , ceo of learnstreet . \u201cto win the award for best technology is a great accomplishment for us . we are building a fantastic platform that teaches people to code . this achievement validates the fact that we are creating a set of powerful and useful teaching methods to help people learn valuable coding skills to better qualify for tech jobs that are in high demand . \u201d\nthe problem says learnstreet product vp sanjay desai is that most coding platforms simply take the traditional \u201cskill - and - drill\u201d offline model and bring it online , failing to connect theories and ideas with real - world contexts , i . e . actual code . desai said that , for this very reason , drop - out rates have tended to be very high and while the interest is there , few people actually acquire all the skills they need to build something .\nof course , the fact of the matter is that coding ain\u2019t easy \u2014 or else your mom would be busy creating another sudoku solver . ( with all due respect to moms , of course . ) because there tricky concepts , head - scratching and road blocks are implicit to learning how to program , learnstreet provides in - browser live chat , along with the ability to tweet course instructors and access a community - driven q & a section in realtime to prevent users from having to give up out of frustration .\nlearnstreet features free coding lessons for students of all ages . unlike some code - instruction sites , it offers an impressive amount of personalized instruction . the well - organized , easy - to - follow ruby , python , and javascript programming language courses provide a hands - on learning experience with frequent examples and exercises . kids can look up coding terms and get hints or try to chat with a site administrator if they have questions . they also receive badges for completing sections , which can encourage them to stick with the program .\nlearnstreet offers some stellar programming instruction . kids can find out about coding terms , view what each section entails , and learn how to write code in three programming languages by completing interactive lessons . the system walks them through every step , providing instructions , examples , exercises , and hints . there ' s also a chat feature that ' s supposed to provide real - time help ; administrators aren ' t always online , but kids can email questions if they can ' t get an immediate response . a separate code garage section provides additional and fun programming projects .\nlaunch education & kids june 12 & 13 , 2012 diamond in the rough award ( gigi award , first given at launch ' 12 ) : manylabs urltoken founder : peter sand urltoken best international : tipitap urltoken founder : rodrigo benadon urltoken best design : timbuktu labs urltoken founder : elena favilli urltoken best technology : learnstreet urltoken founder : greg sherwin urltoken best presentation : joytunes urltoken founder : yuval kaminka urltoken audience favorite : nearpod urltoken founder : felipe sommer urltoken best overall 1 . 0 : penyo pal urltoken founder : jane wu urltoken best overall 2 . 0 : launchpad toys urltoken founder : andy russell urltoken\nkids can learn to code in three programming languages : ruby , python , and javascript . the instruction covers basic concepts such as functions , loops , and variables , reinforcing computer science and math principles . figuring out why their code worked ( or didn ' t ) can help kids build logic and critical - thinking skills . the multilevel system encourages kids to set and work to achieve goals . learnstreet is a solid resource that ' s well organized , full of information , and fun . plus , kids have to actively participate to get to the next step in each just - long - enough lesson . chances are , thanks to the personalized instruction , they ' ll want to .\nan online educational start - up that teaches people how to code , wins a prestigious award at a silicon valley event for best technology .\nwe are creating a set of powerful and useful teaching methods to help people learn valuable coding skills to better qualify for tech jobs that are in high demand .\nthe inaugural launchedu event , hosted by jason calacanis ( mahalo , engadget ) , included applications from over 300 educational start - ups and only 31 were selected to demo their product at this premier event .\nreach out to the author : contact and available social following information is listed in the top - right of all news releases .\n\u00a9copyright 1997 - 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( python 3 )\na minimal crash course by magnus lie hetland that ' s an excellent starting point . ( python 2 )\nan introduction to programming for those who have never programmed before , by alan gauld . it introduces several programming languages but has a strong emphasis on python . ( python 2 and 3 )\na very gentle introduction to the idle development environment that comes with python . this tutorial by danny yoo has been translated into nine different languages . ( python 2 )\nthere is a python tutorial in python ' s documentation set . it ' s not written with non - programmers in mind , but it will give you an idea of the language ' s flavor and style . it is available for both\nthese websites are written in support of science courses , but are general enough that anyone can learn from them .\nby patrick o ' brien . an introduction to python aimed at biologists that introduces the\npage , this is a preliminary course handbook for 1st - year university students with no computing experience . this course material is still preliminary and assumes some high school - level maths . it does not cover object - oriented programming or graphical applications . ( python 2 )\nis a tutorial - style introduction to programming for practicing historians . it assumes that you ' re starting out with no prior programming experience and only a basic understanding of computers . ( python 2 )\nis a series of python notebooks ( for jupyter ) for applications to number theory and cryptography . they assume no prior programming experience , and are suitable for someone learning elementary number theory at the same time . they conclude with an introduction to primality testing and cryptography ( diffie - hellman , rsa ) .\ncontains video lessons on python , pygame , jython , scratch , alice , java and scala .\nif these sites come back to life , feel free to move them back up . perhaps after 6 months it would be reasonable to delete them .\nby derrick wolters . a beginner ' s tutorial to learn how to program in python . ( python 2 ) - -\n1 / 3 / 14 : this is a dead link and a quick but very limited google search turned up nothing . it is available on the wayback machine , however -\n, unix users can view the video using mplayer once you have downloaded the files . windows users will need to have a divx player , available from\n. ( one user reports success viewing the videos on os x 10 . 4 using the vlc player - -\n1 / 3 / 14 : this is not a dead link but it is a dead option . these videos have been dropped from urltoken so the link gets you nothing .\n20 / 4 / 14 : this link now leads to the khan academy sign - on page . python material seems to have been disappeared from khan academy .\n, mark white , and rhodri james . aimed at children 12 - 15 years old .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 transitional / / en\ncode garage : like many of you here , if you already know how to code , check out code garage where you can try your hand at cool coding projects like building a mastermind game or a sudoku solver .\ndev tools : we\u2019ve culled the web to provide some key resources beyond the core programming language that will help beginners gain a better understanding of what it takes to become a competent coder .\nwe just launched about a couple of weeks ago and would love to get your thoughts and feedback . we are looking for expert coders to help build out our other courses so check out the contribute section on our site as well . thanks aakash - - - - - - - - - - - - - - next part - - - - - - - - - - - - - - an html attachment was scrubbed . . . url : <\nintro _ to _ web _ dev / 05 _ js . md at master \u00b7 christiangenco / intro _ to _ web _ dev \u00b7 github\ngithub is home to over 28 million developers working together to host and review code , manage projects , and build software together .\nanswer : javascript is a set dialogue that must take place whenever you are ordering a coffee beverage . without these lines , both parties involved in the transaction may become easily confused and the point of communication is lost .\nor , in jsbin , add library - > jquery 2 . 1 . 0\njson is a way to store and pass around ( serialize ) javascript objects .\nyou signed in with another tab or window . reload to refresh your session .\nyou signed out in another tab or window . reload to refresh your session .\nsharing untold stories from the intersection of education , technology , innovation , and work .\nthe startup was conceived by sun microsystems co - founder and venture capitalist vinod khosla , who\u2019s vc firm is behind the $ 1m and who now sits on the company\u2019s board , and gunjan sinha , co - founder of egain .\nwhats wrong with secretary kim \uc601\uc900\uc774 \uc7ac\ub2a5\uad50\uc721 \uc2dc\uc791\ud588\ub2c8 ? ( \uc790\uae30\uc758 \uc77c\uc740 \uc2a4\uc2a4\ub85c . . . \ud558\uc9c0\ub9c8 . . . ) 180704 ep . 9\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\npalo alto , ca - - ( marketwired - nov 7 , 2013 ) - regalix inc . , an award - winning digital technology and marketing firm , announced today that it is sponsoring the 2013 silicon valley business app ( svba ) awards . the svba awards recognize the best achievements in business app development and facilitate the growth of the developer community by emphasizing best practices and strategies . awards will be given for both individual and group accomplishments . winners will be announced at an awards ceremony on wednesday , november 13 , 2013 at the historic del monte building in sunnyvale , california . the keynote speaker at the event will be dr . nikhil balram , president and ceo , ricoh innovations corporation .\nawards will be given for best overall , best social business , best management , best finance , best productivity , and best business utility . these awards will recognize outstanding accomplishments by development teams during each stage of the development process . in addition audience at the event will vote to select the popular award .\nbased on participating applicants , regalix will create and publish a series of comprehensive case studies spotlighting the best practices and strategies for planning , creating , releasing , and maintaining a successful mobile app .\nthe demand for mobile apps has surged as adoption of mobile devices has accelerated both at home and at the office . industry forecasts show the global installed base of smartphones and tablets exceeding that of desktops and notebooks this year ( source : morgan stanley research ) .\nonly 16 percent of the ebusiness professionals participating in forrester research ' s global maturity online survey do not have a mobile app , and eighty - eight percent of those surveyed either have or plan to have native applications for ios by the end of 2013 , and 74 percent either have or plan to have native applications for android . forrester comments that\nbuilding native applications , especially in their native languages , is challenging : developers must learn not only mobile best practices but also new programming languages .\nwe established the svba awards to encourage developers to adopt and share best practices as they strive to make business apps that are both productive and engaging ,\nsaid vikas sharan , regalix chief executive officer .\nin addition to highlighting the success of the winners , we designed the event to be a venue for developers and businesses to collaborate and share ideas that will advance the industry .\nabout regalix : regalix is an award - winning global co - innovation company that leverages technology and marketing to help companies overcome challenges and grow . we create successful ventures with our clients through an idea - driven framework that inspires companies to think about their core business differently . through our client partnerships , we have brought ideas to life by envisioning new companies , developing brands , engineering products , and designing platforms that allow ventures to scale profitably .\nfounded in 1998 , regalix is based in palo alto . our silicon valley setting has enabled us to stay ahead of emerging trends in digital technology and marketing . web , mobile , and social are our primary channels ; we see these paths emerging right here in silicon valley - our playground for ideas and ventures . for more than a decade , we have provided full marketing services - search , social , mobile , content , multi - channel campaigns , technology development , and analytics - to companies such as ca technologies , citi , apple , ebay , cisco , vmware , netapp , cypress , lsi , keynote , and metricstream .\nfor a better experience using this site , please upgrade to a modern web browser .\n( silicon valley business app ) awards today . the awards were launched at a ceremony at the\nbuilding in the heart of silicon valley . this is a defining moment for regalix and all the business to business targeted app developers .\nthe successful launch demonstrates a very fine entrepreneur - execution . four interns ( still in school ) got together this summer and while brainstorming with greg , at the regalix office , evangelized svba . namita took over the leadership of the project in september and provided the catalyst necessary to launch . under her guidance a very energized team got into motion and proved that when regalxians put their minds to something , they are unstoppable !\nthe event was amongst the finest in the valley and provides a model for award presentations . while many lessons were learnt , today i wanted to congratulate all of you for an incredible team effort . the team in india : srinivas , venkatesh , nupur , priscilla , priyo and many many more . the team in the us : greg , vineeta , tulika , nick , lorena , shivani , and brendan . all of you deserve a special applause for going over and beyond to make this happen . you are a true reflection of the spirit that defines the silicon valley .\ntoday we complete our 9th year and start our 10th year . i wanted to congratulate everyone on our co - innovation journey so far .\nthere is something magical about the 10th year ; intel reinvented itself as a business computing company , ibm diversified into services and apple reinvented itself as mobile computing company .\nat regalix we find ourselves at an interesting crossroads . we are transforming from a pure services company to also include products .\nsharedemos is designed as the only community for sharing software product demo walkthroughs . you can share your product demo walkthroughs with customers and partners via your website or from sharedemos directly by sending them a link . your customers and partners can access the demos from any device , online or offline .\nbesides demos , sharedemos also supports videos , interactive media , documents , pdfs and webinars .\nsharedemos features a vibrant professional community that regularly comments , favorites , reviews and downloads demos . sharedemos content spreads virally through blogs and social networks such as linkedin , facebook and twitter .\nindividuals & organizations upload product demos to sharedemos to not only connect with customers and partners but also to share ideas , conduct research , connect with others , and generate leads for their businesses .\ni would like all of you to write back to me with your thoughts and suggestions . i will respond to all of you .\nthroughout the year , i will continue to share ideas , our vision and my thoughts with you . together we will co - innovate and build regalix into an iconic brand ."]}
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( photo courtesy pat richardson )\ntake a peek inside cleveland ' s old halle brothers co . with these vintage photos | scene and heard : scene ' s news blog\nkempen & co is acting as sole global coordinator and bookrunner for the ipo while petercam has been appointed as co - bookrunner and close brothers seydler bank ag as selling agent .\ni found a 1944 christmas halle brothers guide . little beat up outside but other then that good condition .\ndrew carey\ninside\nthe winfred - louder building . although the halle ' s brothers co . building was shown as the location of this fictional store , no filming occurred inside .\ni have an few pieces of costume jewelry from halle brothers . how can i find out how much that is worth\ni came across a silver turkey serving tray , with the halle brothers co . and\n3175\nmarkings on the underside . does anyone have any information to share ? thank you : )\ni found a santa claus wishing coin with the reverse marked : the halle brothers co . christmas 1933 . . . can anyone tell me what they know about this coin . . . ?\nfront entrance of store on it ' s final day of operation in 1982 . cleveland state university . michael schwartz library . special collections . cleveland press collection , halle ' s brothers co .\nlocated at 2701 park drive , the salmon halle mansion is one of the most elegantly designed houses in shaker heights . its design reflects the same elegance and sense of style which salmon p . halle , co - founder of the halle brothers department store , brought to his famed cleveland area business .\nthe halle brothers co . ( 1891 - 1982 ) of cleveland , ohio , is a defunct department store chain . halle ' s was considered the leading department store company in northeastern ohio , focused on higher - end merchandise combined with personal service .\nmay co . ( cleveland , ohio ) ; f . w . woolworth co . ; sterling - lindner co . ; department stores ; window displays ; cuyahoga county fair audio clips ; cuyahoga county fair ; audiovisual materials ; exhibits\n: in this 1930 photograph , carrie b . halle , the wife of halle brothers department store co - founder salmon p . halle , enjoys the elaborate garden in the backyard of her home at 2701 park drive in shaker heights . she is joined in this photo by three of her grandchildren . image courtesy of cleveland public library photograph collection .\nshoppers could find everything from homegoods to hair salons at one - stop - shops like halle brothers , higbee ' s , and may company .\ni have a halle bros . co . chair & foot rest , does any one know how or where i could ascertain the value of something like that ?\nl - francis coy , president , may co . of cleveland , r - morton may , president , may department stores co . , st . louis\n- - photo verso\nmontage / store directory of the higbee co . department store the higbee co . - cleveland - one of the world ' s great stores - celebrating 75 years of service . . .\non the fiftieth anniversary of the halle bros . co . the employees presented to mr . samuel h . halle several volumes holding pages one from each employee . in the upper corner was a record of the name , department and years of employment . the rest of the page was the letter to mr . halle .\neuclid avenue ( cleveland , ohio ) ; public square ; department stores ; may co . of cleveland\nhigbee co . ; department stores ; euclid avenue ( cleveland , ohio ) ; east 13th st .\nyours truly restaurant , a ninth location for the chagrin falls - based operators , will open next spring in the historic halle brothers co . department store building in playhouse square . the k & d group , an apartment developer , bought the halle building and the halle garage in downtown cleveland from forest city enterprises , inc . late in 2014 . ( michelle jarboe mcfee , the plain dealer mmcfee @ plaind . com )\nin fraternal polyandry the woman is expected to marry each of her original husband ' s brothers .\ni have a phone book from east liverpool ohio and it list a halle brothers department store at 214 penn ave el . . book is circa 1934 any info on this ?\nhalle ' s also had a store at sandusky mall which opened in 1979 .\nfrom the launch of ' repo 105 ' in 2001 until the lehman brothers bankruptcy in 2008 , ernst & young was paid more than $ 150 million for its auditing and accounting work for lehman brothers .\ni have a santa claus wishing coin ( written on back ) from santa claus , the halle bros co . christmas 1933 . should i hang on to it or donate to the museum .\ndakota johnson dons striped wrap dress in la . . . after calling co - star chris hemsworth ' spectacular '\ni have a 1933 halle brothers co . christmas wishing coin . does anyone know if it is worth anything ? i would rather sell it ( not trying to make millions off of it ! ) and know it is in appreciative hands rather than sitting in a drawer in my house ! thanks !\na young indian woman has spoken out about being married to five husbands , all of whom are brothers .\na 130 - seat , 4800 square foot yours truly restaurant will occupy the east end of the historic halle brothers company building at 1228 euclid avenue , at east 12th street in playhouse square .\ncharlotte\nwearing roseknit made to wear and fit skating outfit . on display this week at the higbee co .\nlehman brothers employee masa serdarevic , who became a poster girl for the collapse , leaving the canary wharf hq .\nnext came her brothers : bhagavan , then twins govinda and narayana , followed by mukunda , krisna and jagadesh .\nmembers of the halle family resided in the salmon halle mansion in shaker heights from 1929 , when the two year long construction of the home was completed , until 1965 , when salmon halle ' s widow carrie died and the home was sold out of her estate .\nat the dawn of the ' 70s , marshall field & company acquired a cleveland , ohio retailer of similar character , the halle brothers co . it would seem that with the purchase of this highly regarded store group , field ' s was making steps to become a chain of the highest - class retailers in the country .\non august 23 , 1976 , the salmon halle mansion was designated a shaker heights landmark .\ni have a pin that reads . . . . ive been to the santa claus breakfast with mr jingeling at the halle bros co mid americas prestige dept stores . any ideas what the worth of this would be ?\nmr . jingeling long outlived the 1956 holiday season , becoming a thanksgiving - to - christmas fixture at halle ' s and on tv . but by 1981 , change was in the wind . halle ' s , which had been sold to chicago ' s marshall field & co . in 1970 , was sold again - - this time to a liquidator . january 1982 brought the end of halle ' s .\nthe present higbee co . store at euclid avenue and e . 13th street is shown above . the higbee co . is to move into a new building in the terminal tower group . . . . reversed print\n- - photo verso ( corrected )\nmy grandmother ' s family owned the original halles . she was related to salmon halle etc .\nactress halle berry , who was born in cleveland , was named for the famed department store .\nhoward higbee , 2nd bld . from cor . of w . 3rd , one of the buildings going west was site of the first higbee co . ( 1860 ) , then site of 1st halle brothers store - 2 more doors east . buidling at right is the rouse bld . - 1854 - 1913 , site of the future . . .\nus prosecutors are suing accounting giant ernst & young over the multi - billion dollar collapse of the investment bank lehman brothers .\non halle ' s seventh floor . we ' ll be looking for you to turn the key .\ni found a bar of\nthe halle bros . co . forest city pine soap\nwhile cleaning house . never used and smells so nice still . it ' s hard to believe that it no one used it after all this time .\non halle ' s seventh floor . we ' ll be looking for , you to turn the key .\ni come across a 1944 christmas halle guide . the cover is a little rough but book is good .\nthere is a very real difference between halle brothers , and what halle ' s became under its ownership by the schottenstein family . halle brother ' s was a first rate department store . however the\nhalle ' s\nstores of the 1977 on were a train wreck driven by an out of town retailing undertaker . it was a sad end to fine store . one other point of clarification , once it was consolidated with the union department store from columbus , all of the union stores including downtown columbus , upper arlington , graceland and town and country became halle ' s . they also converted the marion , ohio union at southland mall into a halle ' s , but the store closed within two to three months . that would have been in the summer of 1978 .\n: salmon halle was the oldest son of pioneer cleveland merchant moses halle , a jew who immigrated from germany to cleveland in 1848 , the year of revolutions in europe . salmon and his brother samuel founded the halle bros . department store in downtown cleveland in 1891 . salmon halle moved to shaker heights in 1929 and resided there for the next two decades until his death in 1949 . image courtesy of cleveland public library photograph collection .\nthe text , one of the cornerstones of indian culture , sees draupadi , daughter of the king of pancha being married to five brothers .\nrajo said she knew she was expected to accept all of her husbands , as her own mother had also been married to three brothers .\ni have 3 halle brothers custom made hats ( 1 from cleveland and 2 from new york ( cavanagh ) . wondering what they are worth and what i should do with them ? please email me at henryd2009 @ hotmail . com . thank you .\nfield ' s had a brief dalliance with the charlotte , north carolina - based j . b . ivey & co . , that would have brought the company and its reputation to the southeast . however , it was sold in the 1980s and wound up in the hands of batus , the retail division of the british - american tobacco company . batus had also acquired gimbel brothers and its subsidiary , saks fifth avenue . as the parent company struggled through the 80s , field ' s older branches were closed , gimbels ceased doing business ( though the milwaukee stores were [ rather unsuccessfully ] folded into the chicago stores division ) and the plug was pulled on the halle brothers co . in cleveland .\nthese halle ' s stores were very sanger - harris - like . i can see them being really colorful .\nkeyes , earl ; mr . jingeling ; higbee co . ; department stores ; cuyahoga county fair audio clips ; cuyahoga county fair ; audiovisual materials ; exhibits\nelevator door made by w . s . tyler co . for new store the higbee co .\n- - photo verso .\nelevator doors - - the elevator doors in the new higbee ' s reflected motifs which could also be found on the new ocean liners .\n- - photo verso .\nwho supplied halle ' s w / their bedroom furniture i have a twin bed , dresser , bureau , and nightstand . it ' s in the federal style . this set came from halle ' s around 1950 , westgate store\ncelebrating his 60th anniversary in 2016 , mr . jingeling ( pronounced\njing - a - ling\n) was created in 1956 by a chicago advertising agency for halle brothers , a cleveland department store , and the rest , as they say , is history .\nas of 1927 , halle ' s selling region included western new york , pennsylvania , northeast ohio , and indiana .\nthe japanese tea room at halle bros . department store located at east 12th and euclid ave . in downtown cleveland .\nnew bailey co . warehouse is under construction on northfield rd . , opposite ford motor co . ' s stamping plant in walton hills . the $ 1 , 100 , 000 facility , shown here in an artist ' s sketch , will have 101 , 500 square feet of floor space and will service . . .\nit tends to be practised in male dominated villages , who still follow primitive rituals and customs . brothers who refuse the union are often treated as outcasts .\ncleveland , ohio - - a northeast ohio apartment developer has paid $ 20 million for downtown cleveland ' s halle building and the nearby halle garage , setting the table for yet another office - to - apartments conversion in the central business district .\nmy great great grandpa solmon portland halle was an owner of the store . i wish i could have seen the store .\nit is thought to have arisen from the popular sanskrit epic of mahabharatha , which sees draupadi , daughter of the king of pancha being married to five brothers .\nthe halle bros . co . - cleveland . established in 1891 , is one of the country ' s finer department stores . located at east 12th street on historic euclid avenue . shop for women ' s and children ' s apparel ; complete store for men ; thirty model rooms . . .\nnot a day goes by that i don\u2019t think about lehman brothers . my motto is : that was then , this is now . my mother still loves me .\nthe halle ' s store at severance was not in warrensville heights . severance was located in cleveland heights on south taylor and mayfield roads .\n' i regret making it public ' : guy pearce is remorseful for asserting his former co - star kevin spacey was ' handsy ' with him on the set of l . a . confidential\n: this undated photograph presents a compelling view of the downtown halle bros . department store from an interior balcony . halle bros . department store epitomized elegance and class in retail shopping in downtown cleveland for close to 100 years . image courtesy of cleveland state university library , special collections .\nafter 35 years in the business of feeding suburban diners in chagrin falls , hudson , mayfield village , medina and mentor , among other spots , yours truly restaurant has opened in the heart of downtown . its newest location might just be its most unique : the former jewelry department of the historic halle brothers department store .\nnovember 22 , 2012 yesterday i found at auction a coin that reads from santa claus the halle bros . co christmas 1933 and on the other side it reads santa claus wishing coin . what would this coin be worth today . i am going to put it on ebay . maybe a collector would want it . leave a message .\nthe set - up may seem peculiar , but it is tradition in the small village near dehradun , northern india , for women to also marry the brothers of their first husband .\nwhile they may seem like any group of teenagers trying to look cool , there is an astonishing reason why the six angulo brothers try so hard to emulate these particular screen villains .\nhalle ' s was well regarded as a high - end department store , receiving praise for opening stores beyond the usual shopping district of public sqaure in downtown cleveland . when the flagship store expanded in 1927 , time magazine praised the business for helping to turn the city of cleveland into a more metropolitan city and compared halle ' s to lord & taylor , b . altman and co . , r . h . stearns , marshall field ' s , bullock ' s , and maison blanche .\nthe lawsuit is seeking unspecified restitution and damages , and it also asks that ernst & young give more than $ 150 million in lehman brothers fees earned since 2001 to new york state .\nafter the crash : the collapse of lehman brothers in 2008 was the biggest bankruptcy in history . five years on , three women who lost their jobs tell us how they forged new lives\n' the thing is these brothers are some of the most gentle , insightful , curious people i ' ve ever met , ' she says . ' something was clearly done right . '\nunder mr . arena , field tripled the number of stores , despite the sale of its halle brothers department store chain in cleveland . among its purchases were john breuner & company , a big california furniture chain ; 23 j . b . ivey department stores in the south , and 11 department stores in oregon and washington . the acquisition strategy\nthe ernst & young sign is reflected on the building ' s facade in new york ' s times square . the accounting firm faces fraud charges over its role in the demise of lehman brothers\neven though lehman brothers was legally obligated to buy back the ' repo 105 ' securities within a brief time , the company reported the transactions as sales rather than loans , the lawsuit claims .\n\u2018not a day goes by that i don\u2019t think about lehman brothers , \u2019 he said . \u2018my motto is : that was then , this is now . my mother still loves me . \u2019\nweirdest brothers in the world : imprisoned for years by their deranged father in a tiny manhattan apartment , their only contact with the world was watching films . now they ' re in one !\nmy mother worked in the women ' s coat department at halle ' s in the late 1940s . she recalls the day that she assisted actress margaret hamilton ( of\nthe wizard of oz\nfame ) . she still has her halle ' s business card that ms . hamilton autographed for her .\ni remember around the early 1960 ' s going to the big city of cleveland and shopping at halle ' s what an experience . living in a small town about 60 miles away was a big deal for us . then later on learning that my great grandmother worked for the halle family as their housekeeper .\nk & d expects to renovate the halle garage , adding 80 basement spaces to the existing 600 - space property . the garage improvements will start in 2016 .\nrevlon debuted its colorstay\u2122 collection in the 1990s . featuring brand ambassador halle berry , the line soon became the # 1 longwear brand\u2014and has remained so ever since .\ndeccember 2 , 2011 . . . please ! ! ! i am in need of the geranium picture used at halle ' s , to be used for a westlake garden club luncheon in april 2012 . . . how can i find it ? i still have my halle ' s charge card ! ! ! thank you .\nthe civil case , filed by attorney general andrew cuomo yesterday , marks the first government legal action stemming from the collapse of lehman brothers , one of the first milestones of wall street ' s 2008 meltdown .\ni came across a very large print . on the reverse side it says\nthe halle bros .\nprint room . i believe it was used as decor .\ni looked at that mall entrance shot and said to myself ,\nself , that logo sure does look a lot like the marshall field ' s logo .\nthen i went and looked at wikipedia . : ) i do tend to favor the logos of stores that are written out longhand - - such as the halle bros . co . , strawbridge & clothier , the hecht co . i ' m sure there are plenty of others . i think i ' ll just throw in the towel if some marketeer thinks it best to change it to\nsaks ,\nor , worse yet ,\nsfa .\nthe k & d group , an apartment developer , bought the halle building and the halle garage in downtown cleveland from forest city enterprises , inc . on thursday . the $ 20 million sale sets the table for yet another office - to - residential conversion in the central business district . ( michelle jarboe mcfee , the plain dealer )\nwe were from michigan - moved to ohio because of my husband ' s job - halle ' s was an absolutely beautiful store - fresh floral arrangements on the first floor . i was so sad when they closed , but was lucky enough to purchase a chinese chippendale china cabinet for our dining room at halle ' s closing sale .\nlehman brothers posts its first loss in 14 years , of $ 2 . 8 billion ( about \u00a31 . 42 billion ) for the quarter . the president and chief finance officer agree to resign and are replaced .\nwife : they sleep together in turn , but that they do not have beds , just ' lots of blankets on the floor ' . rajo does not know which of the brothers is the father of her son\nferan , tom ( 1998 - 06 - 09 ) .\ncleveland getting last laugh on tv\n. the plain dealer . wood , james m . ( 1987 ) , halle ' s : memoirs of a family department store ( 1891 - 1982 ) , cleveland , ohio : geranium press , p . 192 .\nwalter and samuel halle , with framed document .\n. cleveland press collection , cleveland memories . 1951 . ( photograph of walter and sam halle holding framed a leaf from our policy )\nfor much of the 20th century , halle ' s had a big flagship store on euclid avenue near playhouse square , with branch stores in the cleveland suburbs and beyond .\nthe collapse of lehman brothers changed the western financial landscape for ever . the american investment bank had been considered invincible , but its parent company had invested too heavily in high - risk us sub - prime mortgage securities .\nshe watched , amazed , as the brothers re - enacted scenes from favourite movies , such as reservoir dogs and the dark knight , using cereal boxes , tape , paint and yoga mats to create costumes and sets .\nhalle ' s at southland was at the corners of smith and pearl roads . the shopping center had a sears on the west 130th side , a jc penney facing pearl road and halle ' s took the far right side on smith and pearl road - you have it incorrectly listed at taylor and mayfield roads which is the location of the severance store that opened in 1963 . halle ' s southland opened in 1957 . it was a smaller scaled store compared to the westgate and severance branch locations which were much larger but nothing compared to the grand dame main store on euclid avenue . when you shopped at halle ' s it was like shopping at saks . sheer elegance . . . .\njohn halle gutfreund , financier : born new york 14 september 1929 ; married firstly joyce low ( there sons ) , secondly ( one son ) ; died 9 march 2016 .\nbuilt in the early 1900s to house the halle bros . store , the iconic halle building became offices , with lower - level retail and a food court , after the department store closed in the 1980s . forest city has owned the property since the mid - 80s and started marketing it in earnest to potential buyers or joint - venture partners in 2012 .\nthe halle ' s store at severance opened in 1963 . ground was broke for the store in april , 1962 and the grand opening of the entire mall was in march , 1963\nwhen my aunt passed - a - way i was giving her hats she enjoyed . the hat top shows : ecis original halle - on - main . great hats ! ! !\njennifer duthie , 27 , from blackpool , was a 22 - year - old graduate recruit at lehman . she is now the co - founder of children\u2019s footwear brand skribbies , and was recently shortlisted for the shell livewire\u2019s young entrepreneur of the year award\nit targets a practice known as ' repo 105 ' , in which lehman brothers made temporary overseas sales of securities , often lasting only days , and then used the money to pay off debts ahead of key quarterly reports to investors .\nprobiodrug , based in the east german city of halle an der saale , said it was seeking an amsterdam listing because the dutch euronext trading platform was very attractive to life sciences companies .\nyou might want to look for the book\nhalle ' s : memoirs of a family department store\nby james m . wood , published 1987 . there is a geranium on the dust - jacket , but i don ' t know if it is the one you are looking for . i have a copy given to chisholm halle given to him by his mother . bruce\nsuffering from an overbuilt flagship , the abandonment of the downtown area and overexpansion into the outlying areas , the company was sold to marshall field ' s in 1970 , under which it deteriorated , falling behind local rivals higbee ' s and may company . attempts to lure less upscale patrons with mid - priced goods failed , forcing the 1974 resignation of then - president / ceo chisholm halle\u2014walter ' s son and the grandson of samuel h . halle who had died in 1954 . field ' s did attempt to modernize halle ' s look , investing in a brand make - over campaign in the 1970s , including retiring halle ' s traditional old english script logo to a new logo which matched marshall field ' s logo , however same store sales continued to slide .\nour story might have ended there , if not for an unexpected move , maybe only eclipsed in local importance by the return of lebron james to the cleveland cavaliers . rescued from halle ' s sinking ship , mr . jingeling made a move that would have been unthinkable before - - straight down euclid avenue to halle ' s longtime competitor , higbee ' s , keys and all .\nmy grandmother took me , her first granddaughter to halle ' s to shop , get a\nmalted\ni think in the basement ? in a glass container . i remember getting a tree seedling in the late 1960 ' s which i planted in our yard . it grew highter than the 2 story house . christmas was magical with mr . jinglealing . my first job out of high school in 1973 was in the invoice office at halle bros . but before i could start , i worked at the restraunt , not the nice one , but , next door , lunches were served on trays . i loved walking in every morning , stopping at the perfume counter , spraying\ncharlie\nperfume , which lasted days . the actress halle berry got her name from halle bros .\n: this photograph of the salmon halle mansion at 2701 park drive reflects the same elegance which epitomized the halles bros . department store , one of downtown cleveland ' s classiest department stores in the twentieth century . construction of the salmon halle mansion , which has more than 15 , 000 square feet of livable area , was begun in 1927 and completed in 1929 . image courtesy of the shaker historical society\nfinal arrangements at higbee co . announcing a store in parmatown . from left to right - - james w . day , mayor of parma ; albert a . levin , parmatown developer ; and john p . murphy , higbee board chairman .\n- - photo verso .\n' window dressing to disguise debt is common , ' although the methods apparently used in this case are unusual , said robert willens , a tax and accounting expert who worked at lehman brothers but wasn ' t involved in internal accounting issues at the firm .\nfollowing the seminal 2008 collapse of the investment bank lehman brothers , dick fuld , its notoriously aggressive and hated ceo and perhaps the us equivalent of fred goodwin , largely disappeared from sight . last year , he finally re - emerged at a conference in manhattan .\nmy grandparents worked at halle ' s . grandfather sold shirts in the store for men and grandmother worked in fur storage . she also worked part time at the westgate store . thanks for the memory spark .\nsouthland was actually on pearl & smith roads in middleburg hts . the address posted above is for southgate where there wasn ' t a halle ' s . my mother used to work at the southland store .\nstill at work thanks to help from sterling - lindner and the may co . , employees of handicapped enterprises , 3148 w . 32d st . sell dish towels , and ironing board covers from booths in the department stores . two weeks ago , the factory , which employs 11 . . .\nawesome photos , steven ! ! ! ! taken by pat , of course , even better . though i was born in cleveland , i was only two when halle ' s went defunct and my parents never mentioned them ( my dad always talks about zayre , gold circle , spartan - atlantic , uncle bill ' s , may co . higbee ' s , etc . ) but my folks were always more discount people not big department store enthusiasts , not unless it was a mid tier one like jc penney .\nthe halle building is a longer - term play for k & d , the largest privately held owner of apartments in the region . the company , based in willoughby , is wrapping up a residential conversion of the old east ohio building on east ninth street and planning an apartment project in the leader building on superior avenue . work at the halle building wouldn ' t start until late 2018 , after the leader building redevelopment is complete .\nnow cher , who worked as a back - up singer for spector ' s acts the righteous brothers and the crystals in his 1960s heyday , has broken her silence about the producer ' s incarceration , hinting he was on a path to destruction because of his bizarre family history .\nshaker square is / was in the city of cleveland . there also was a store in downtown erie , pa . it was a remnant of the days when halle ' s had other stores in satellite markets like canton .\nin november 1981 field ' s sold halle ' s ( now numbering 15 stores in ohio and pennsylvania ) to associated investors corporation , led by columbus , ohio businessman jerome schottenstein , whose primary holdings included the value city discount store chain . at first the sale seemed to hold promise for halle ' s . schottenstein attempted to allay community fears by placing full page newspaper ads in which he promised to see to the continuation of the chain ' s traditions .\nthis is what halle berry ( berea , ohio ) was named after . the store was at severance shopping center , cleveland heights , ohio and was built on the old severance ( cleveland symphony hall shares the name ) estate .\nhowever , selfridge felt slighted that field refused to increase his share of ownership and incorporate his name into that of the firm , so he begrudgingly left marshall field & company in 1901 and bought the business of schlesinger and mayer , a few blocks south . within a few months\u2019 time , however , selfridge determined that he disliked competing with the store he had done so much to develop , so he sold the schlesinger and mayer business to carson pirie scott & co . , and left chicago for london , england where he built and developed his new selfridge & co . into one of the british capital\u2019s largest and most influential department stores .\ni worked at halle ' s southland when i was in high school in 1980 - 1981 . i recall working in a small department where they sold designer jeans and upscale juniors . i think the department was called here and now .\nthings can change , but that ' s the plan at this point ,\nsaid doug price , k & d ' s chief executive officer .\nwe ' d like to get leader done and then move onto halle .\nin 1932 , brothers charles and joseph revson , along with chemist cr lachman , would change the beauty industry forever . revlon began with a single product : revolutionary nail enamel that came in colors other than red . soon , the colorful , opaque shades were seen on women\u2019s fingertips everywhere\u2014including the cover of vogue .\nlehman brothers was one of the world\u2019s best banks so i was really excited when i was hired in 2007 to join the fixed income division . i loved being at lehman , especially the inspiring people and supportive culture . i\u2019d imagined it would be my final role in the city \u2013 just not in the abrupt and brutal way that followed .\nhelp ! i am looking for a\nmr . jingles\nchristmas tree ornament ! ! does anyone know where i can find one ? mr . jingles who was sponsored by halle ' s in 1956 ? ! ? ! ? ! important ! ! ! cleveland , ohio\nthe 1982 holiday season found halle ' s keeper of the keys alive and well in higbee ' s 10th - floor santaland , to the joy of a generation of northeast ohioans - - many of them , by then , bringing their own children to see mr . jingeling .\nstarting on nov . 17 , 1956 , mr . jingeling was on hand in halle ' s seventh floor toy department , too , where young shoppers could meet him , join his key club and take home a membership card and souvenir red - and - green good luck key .\nwith personal conflict between the partners growing out of the aftermath of the 1877 fire , field obtained financing , bought the new building , and paid carson pirie scott & co . a $ 100 , 000 . 00 penalty for breaking the lease . by 1881 , field bought out leiter , and the organization became known by the name it has held ever since : marshall field & company .\ntoday , thanks to traditions alive co . and the late john awarski , mr . jingeling appears throughout greater cleveland , at venues such as cuyahoga valley scenic railroad ' s popular holiday excursions . having transcended two stores that were 20th - century cleveland institutions , the keeper of the keys has become a local institution himself - - the venerable and beloved host of northeast ohio ' s holiday season .\njennifer tonkin , specialist in the portrait miniatures department at bonhams commented :\njohan and cornelis de witt , key figures in dutch history , represent both one of the most prosperous and one of the most savage periods in the netherlands ' past . the delicate depictions of the brothers in this refined pair of portraits presents a conspicuous contrast to their notoriously gruesome deaths\n.\npotter palmer rebuilt the store at state and washington with capital from the singer sewing machine co . the rent was such that , although field , palmer & leiter wanted to return to state street , they balked at the high rent and only agreed to take the space once it was learned that phenomenally successful merchant a . t . stewart wanted it for a western branch of his new york store .\nthe 12 - level halle building was constructed in 1908 as the celebrated department store . k & d is in the process of redeveloping the building to accommodate retail , commercial and residential tenants . the main - level yours truly space fronts euclid avenue with direct access off the building\u2019s main lobby .\nmy grandmother worked at the halle southland yard goods for many years . i enjoyed visiting her . her coworkers were all very pleasant and nice . my sister and i also were on mr . jingaling tv show downtown on the 7th floor . wish there was more information about the southland store .\nthink about the various ways characters in blood brothers are influenced by music , film and , especially , fantasy . mr . johnstone\u2019s attitude toward his wife is based on her likeness to marilyn monroe . mrs johnstone\u2019s love of \u2018dancing\u2019 is a love of escape from her everyday life . the boys\u2019 love of playful but \u2018violent\u2019 games , playing at cowboys and gangters is influenced by films .\nthank you for your interesting comments about pierre lalire . he was obviously very talented and enthusiastic , a real part of the halle ' s mystique . in the future i would like to install a feature on those annual import fairs . they were a big event in the life of this magnificent store .\nhey everyone ! im looking for any mr . jingeling items that anyone would like to sell as well as any christmas window displays that are out there from halle ' s . im also looking for photos of mr . jingeling that anyone would have . please let me know and drop an email . thanks underthebigtopgourmetshoppe @ urltoken\njohn gutfreund was proclaimed the \u201cking of wall street\u201d in 1985 for harnessing the egos and fiefdoms of salomon brothers into one of the most profitable investment banking firms , only to be deposed after a 1991 trading scandal . as managing partner and later as chairman , gutfreund transformed salomon from a traditional bond - trading firm into a pioneer in businesses such as mortgage - backed securities and computer - driven trading techniques .\nthe new biography by the brothers henry - - david , a screenwriter , and joe , a singer - songwriter - - winningly captures the greatness of pryor during his rise and heyday in the \u201960s and \u201970s . the henrys don\u2019t intend furious cool to be a cradle - to - grave biography but \u201cinstead to mine the soil out from which he grew and map the cultural landscape from which he emerged . \u201d\nthe k & d group , inc . continued its downtown buying spree thursday by purchasing the halle properties from forest city enterprises , inc . a publicly traded company , cleveland - based forest city has been trying to shed real estate here in favor of investments in major cities including new york and washington , d . c .\ni worked in the downtown halle ' s in 1972 and 1973 . first in the basement men ' s dept . then on the sixth floor in the drapery dept . really enjoyed my time there . caught the tail end of the legendary miss wolfe era . wonder if anyone is around that worked there at that time .\n: in 1926 , the renowned architectural firm of walker and weeks drew this sketch for the proposed addition to the halle bros . department store , to be located to the south of the main store , between huron and prospect avenues . the addition was completed in 1928 . image courtesy of the cleveland public library photograph collection .\nyou to turn the key . keeping track of santa ' s pack and treasure house of toys . wind up things that santa brings to all the little girls and boys . mr . jingaling how you tingaling with your many keys . on halle ' s seventh floor we ' ll be looking for you to turn the key .\nwith words and music by marian jacobi , arranged by wellington d . schiller , it begins\nmr . jing - a - ling / how you ting - a - ling / keeper of the keys / on halle ' s seventh floor / we ' ll be looking for / you to turn the key . . .\nlehman brothers files for bankruptcy protection , with more than $ 600 billion debt ( about \u00a3337 billion ) . some 25 , 935 staff face redundancy , including more than 4 , 000 in london . government banks pump billions into the financial system to reassure the market . pwc is appointed administrator of the european division and its auditors are in the bank by 8 . 30am . the ftse 100 and dow suffer huge drops .\nhe took a job at the windy city\u2019s cooley , wadsworth & co . , where he engaged in traveling sales for the company\u2019s wholesale division . eventually , field became a partner in the firm , and when cooley left the business , levi z . leiter came on as the chief accountant of the newly formed field , farwell & company . yet field & farwell were not the most compatible of colleagues , and the post - civil war recession caused problems for the partners .\nunder k & d ' s plans , 240 apartments would fill most of the former halle bros . department store building , where 392 , 000 square feet of offices are roughly half full . the company would keep two floors - 60 , 000 square feet - of offices and attempt to fill 50 , 000 square feet of largely vacant retail space .\nmoving into a space formerly occupied by halle ' s jewelry department may enable shibley ' s group to utilize materials prominent in the old building . although the space is being essentially stripped to bare walls and original marble floors , shibley hopes to be able to integrate fixtures , including the store ' s beautiful brass railings , into the restaurant ' s design .\nmr jingaling how you tingaling keeper of the keys on halle ' s seventh ( ? ) floor , we ' ll be looking for . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ? ? ? ? ? ? i sing that jingle every christmas . . . can ' t stop myself . wish i knew the last line .\nfive years on , the recession has become such a normal part of our lives that it\u2019s hard to remember what it was like living without this cloud of financial woe . the country has changed , and so have we . but what about the people who lived through the collapse , not on tv screens and in newspapers but at the bank itself , who lost their livelihoods that day ? we talk to three women whose lives changed completely following the lehman brothers collapse .\ni worked at halle ' s downtown cleveland from 1978 to 1980 . i made so many friends there and loved working there . it was a beautiful and magical place . i worked on the main floor in the stationary department at first and then as a floater on the floor while attending cleveland state university . is there anyone out there who worked there at the same time ?\nwe came from michigan to ohio because of my husband ' s job . halle ' s was an absolutely beautiful store - elegant decorations such as bouquets of fresh flower arrangements on the first floor . and , the most polite employees - a big change from higbee ' s . i was sad when it closed , but lucky enough to buy a chinese chippendale china cabinet at their closing sale .\nfive years before his death , field acquired the entire state street frontage of the block surrounded by state , washington , wabash and randolph streets . in 1902 , a massive , granite faced retail building rose to the north of the 1879 store , and by september of 1907 , the older structure fell to the wrecking ball and was replaced by a dignified limestone fa\u00e7ade , designed by the firm of daniel burnham & co . , and rising thirteen floors above the street . five years later , the wabash building was completed north of the 1893 annex .\nmy sister was an elevator operator at halle ' s in the early ' 50s . she worked part time while going to college . i wanted to do that . they wore cool uniforms and had their own employee lounge . by the time i worked there ten years later , also while in college , the elevators were self service . i worked in the ski chalet . we got to wear the ski clothes while on duty . i also\nvolunteered\nat the gift wrap station on my lunch hour because i loved to wrap presents . by the wat , one of the restaurant ' s specialties was welsh rarebit\u2014 dreadful cheese sauce on dry , thin toast with roast almonds . but it was very exotic . halle ' s was also known for their\nforeign fairs\nhighlighting a different country each year with great to - do .\nhowever , the singer won ' t allow spector ' s demise to tarnish her memories of her early days in the studio :\nsinging back - up on the righteous brothers ' you ' ve lost that lovin ' feelin ' was fun to do . it was a brilliant song and phillip ( spector ) kept saying , ' cher , back up , back up ' , because my voice cut through . i remember ( beach boys star ) brian wilson came to hear it and i was the only girl on the session .\nas a small child , my neighbor would take me downtown on the 19 bus , shop all day , have lunch at halle ' s then meet her mom at the press building on 9th st . where she worked . i used to get the hobo lunch which came wrapped in a bandana tied to the end if a stick . also recall an ice cream parlor on 4th st . i wish i knew the name .\ni worked at the downtown halle ' s store from june of 1964 to may of 1966 in the women ' s shoe department on the second floor . i did clerical work in their office . i made so many friends while working there , it was such a great experience for me ! the store was always decorated beautifully for holidays , so magical to me ! ! great memories of a by gone era ! ! ! ! !\nmichellebeth , thank you , forgot all about that welsh rarebit , remembering how grown up i felt when i ordered that and you ' re right , it was awful . but , that wasn ' t the point then , how fun . . . . . . . . . . . . i also remember my dad taking me to halle ' s for christmas . . . . . . . . . and when he , reluctantly , donated his one black\nrubber\nshoe protector they used to fit over their shoes . halle ' s had an escalator with the old style wooden slats and they were not kind . dad was on the floor playing tug of war , he lost . . . . . . . . . . . . i couldn ' t stop laughing . i do miss that store . . . . . . . . . .\nduring the holiday season , halle ' s was advertised as\nthe treasure house of gifts .\nmr . jingeling was the\nkeeper of the keys\nto santa ' s seventh - floor\ntreasure house of toys\nand to the north pole workshops that supplied it - - a fact firmly fixed in the minds of northeast ohio children and their parents by a tv theme song that many can sing from memory to this day .\nrevisit a cherished cleveland tradition : a trip downtown during the golden age of department stores . browse through cleveland press images capturing the elegance of higbee ' s , halle ' s , may company , and sterling lindner - davis . remember the excitement of lunch at the silver grille or a visit to mr . jingeling ? the awe of standing in front of a 60 - foot sterling lindner - davis christmas tree ? relive the magic at cleveland memory !\nin 1927 , salmon halle hired john william cresswell corbusier to design his new home on park drive ( formerly known as park drive way ) in shaker heights . corbusier was a noted cleveland architect who specialized in the design of churches . during the years 1913 - 1928 , corbusier designed eleven churches in northeast ohio - - all of which are still standing , including the church of the covenant in university circle and the church of the savior in cleveland heights .\ni remember halle ' s final christmas . it was a week night . the downtown clv . store was open late . . . maybe 8pm . i finished my shopping and went to the mezzanine level to get my gifts wrapped and have a drink . . . i guess they had some kind of wine bar . they had white gloved bell ringers performing above the main floor and it was something special that at the time i felt would be gone soon .\n: john william cresswell corbusier ( 1873 - 1978 ) , shown in this 1911 photo from the ohio architect and builder journal , was one of cleveland ' s most notable architects of the early twentieth century . he specialized in church designs and designed eleven churches in northeast ohio during the period 1913 - 1928 . his career was tragically cut short by his sudden and untimely death at age 49 in 1928 , the year before construction of the salmon halle mansion was completed ."]}
{"id": 55293, "summary": [{"text": "alternative tentacles is an independent record label established in 1979 in san francisco , california .", "topic": 37}, {"text": "it was originally used as the label name by the dead kennedys for the self-produced single \" california \u00fcber alles \" , and after realizing the potential for an independent label , they released records for other bands as well .", "topic": 37}, {"text": "dead kennedys guitarist east bay ray and vocalist jello biafra formed the original alternative tentacles partnership , but the label is now run by biafra , who became the sole owner in the mid-1980s .", "topic": 34}, {"text": "alternative tentacles no longer owns the rights to dead kennedys recordings after a 2000 lawsuit . ", "topic": 23}], "title": "alternative tentacles", "paragraphs": ["alternative tentacles records p . o . box 419092 san francisco , ca 94141 usa alternative tentacles records 64 mountgrove road , london n5 2lt united kingdom\nthe latest short spoken word video from alternative tentacles thoughtlord jello biafra on current events .\nglassdoor gives you an inside look at what it ' s like to work at alternative tentacles records , including salaries , reviews , office photos , and more . this is the alternative tentacles records company profile . all content is posted anonymously by employees working at alternative tentacles records .\nalternative tentacles artists at work and play . live footage , music videos , interviews , and fan videos\nin god we trust , inc . ( alternative tentacles / faulty products ) 1981 ( manifesto ) 2001\nthe dead kennedys put out five studio albums over seven years under the san francisco - based alternative tentacles label .\nbut as disappointing as all of the bickering , was the obvious fact that alternative tentacles was falling from glory .\nlist of alternative tentacles artists , listed alphabetically with photos when available . this alternative tentacles roster includes both past and present artists . popular alternative tentacles bands and artists are all listed here with information such as what genre the bands fall under and what albums they ' re known for . if you ' re looking for any of these alternative tentacles band ' s full discographies then click on their name and you can find them here on ranker . the artists and bands on this list might be pop , rap , rock , electronic or any other genre , but what they all have in common is that they were signed by alternative tentacles .\nsprague , david ,\nalternative tentacles marks 15 years of stretching limits ,\nbillboard , november 26 , 1994 , p . 11 .\nif any musical artists are missing from this alternative tentacles artists list , you can add them at the bottom of the list . ( 90 items )\ntheir record company was named with that industry in mind , set up to be an alternative to the tentacles of the major labels , according to court papers .\nalthough it is perceived by many as a\npunk\nlabel , having released records by dead kennedys and others [ alternative tentacles ] is actually best known for its impact on the world of underground culture .\nalternative tentacles maintained an office in the united kingdom until 1997 , but closed it down\nbecause employees there were ripping off both at and our bands - - among other things .\nin 2002 , the company moved from san francisco to offices in emeryville , california . after 25 years , alternative tentacles remained a relatively small business , employing only a handful of people , yet its survival for that length of time was a remarkable accomplishment in itself .\nray , fluoride and peligro sued in october 1998 , claiming biafra shortchanged them on royalties and mismanaged alternative tentacles , using the label ' s resources to promote no - name bands when he should have been supporting the kennedys catalog .\nin his own suit , kennedys singer - songwriter biafra claims his former band mates tried to hijack his record label , alternative tentacles , after he refused to sell the dead kennedys song\nholiday in cambodia\nto levi ' s for a tv ad .\nalternative tentacles has continued to manufacture dead kennedys records , even though the cash flow stopped 20 months ago . since the lawsuits were filed , the label ' s distributor has deposited hundreds of thousands of dollars of proceeds from kennedys albums into an interest - bearing account .\nalternative tentacles records was founded in 1979 by former dead kennedys singer jello biafra . while primarily known as a punk label producing artists such as butthole surfers , dead kennedys , and 7 seconds , the label is also a reservoir of underground culture , distributing . . .\nferal ohm ' s cover of the 1976 burner\ni fall\nby the damned . b side is the fo original damaged blues stomper\nsweetbreads\n. limited edition of 500 copies . released by alternative tentacles records in 2016 . for more information on silver current records , please visit us at urltoken\nmetazoans with prominent feeding tentacles and conspicuous gut housed in a coiled coelomic sac suspended by mesenterial elements , body form ranging from pedunculate to discoidal .\nthe pun - loving wright brothers left alternative tentacles a few years ago to set up their own wrong label after recording a brace of incredibly taut and disciplined punk - jazz albums . their fourth lp is their most direct . feel the power of the tower , and revel in the nihilism of the end of all things .\nbiafra and alternative tentacles would become involved in further legal entanglements in the 1990s . to illustrate the back cover of a 1992 crucifucks album , the label used a photograph that was originally part of a police public relations campaign to help fend off reductions in the police force . the poster featured a picture of an officer who was pretending to be dead , the text reading ,\nyou wouldn ' t sacrifice your life for a million bucks .\nalternative tentacles did not contest the charges and a federal magistrate ordered the record company to pay $ 2 . 2 million in damages . the judgment was overturned three months later and the case was ultimately dismissed .\nalternative tentacles was founded by dks to release their music , and by 1981 it had assembled most of the players in the emerging north american hardcore punk scene for a compilation , let them eat jellybeans , aimed at british and european audiences . the following year , doa , tsol and 7 seconds all had their own releases through the label .\nbiafra was also found liable for failing to promote the band ' s catalog , instead using the profits to promote his label and his solo efforts to the band ' s detriment . because the case was brought by a partnership , the damages were limited to only two years , though biafra has owned alternative tentacles since the band broke up in 1986 .\nour 6 ( 66 ) days of io christmas have come to a conclusion , but we have one final holiday surprise for you folks to enjoy : a free compilation of music from handshake inc . , alternative tentacles , and mutants of the monster . some of these songs come from 2013 releases , but several of them are making their debut here .\nin 1997 , an employee at alternative tentacles records discovered that dead kennedys had been underpaid $ 76 , 000 in royalties over a 10 - year period . biafra did not tell his fellow band mates about the underpayment but instead attempted to use the band ' s own royalties as a bargaining chip to get the others to sign to his label in perpetuity worldwide . later , a whistle blower at the label informed the band that these were actually royalties owed to them and when confronted , biafra refused to compensate the band without a court order . left with little choice , the band voted to cut decay music ' s ties with alternative tentacles and filed suit in october 1998 to have biafra recognize majority vote and for back royalties .\nwith this in mind , i received a press release for oakland\u2019s newest alternative tentacles band the phantom limbs . they are indeed edgy and discordant and have no trouble taking chances . the press kit stated something about a cross between the screamers and gilbert and sullivan , so they even have pretension and it\u2019s dark enough to please the goths , yet heavy enough to swing your whitey dreadlocks around . and the live show is supposed to be over - the - top , featuring a singer named \u201chopeless\u201d doing his best to shock . i\u2019m not ready to call this a return to form for alternative tentacles , but it is a step in the right direction . the label has far too important a past to not look towards the future .\nvoivod formed in 1983 , with a weird hybrid of thrash metal and punk ; a sound that made them stand out as a unique band from the beginning . still together after almost 30 years , having made more than a dozen albums and toured the world , voivod reach back to the beginning of their career to their 1984 demos for their first alternative tentacles release .\nin 1985 , jello biafra , the singer of the punk band the dead kennedys , came across a painting by the swiss surrealist artist h . r . giger in a copy of omni magazine . \u201ci was absolutely floored , \u201d biafra says in a new interview ( audio ) posted on the website of his record label , alternative tentacles . \u201cbest stuff i\u2019d seen since bosch . \u201d\nwhen i was a teen i\u2019d listen to pretty much anything put out by alternative tentacles and one of these bands was alice donut . my favourite track of theirs is american lips , which is a sort of punky reimagining of something like rem\u2019s end of the world as we know it or billy joel\u2019s we didn\u2019t start the fire . it pretty much sums up contemporary america in a nutshell .\nhead with bilateral tentacles in basal two plus two arrangement , sub - equal length , monopodial , fractal - like branching . at least 13 trunk segments , well developed on dorsal anterior .\na jury ruled in favor of decay music after a three - week trial in may 2000 , finding that\nalternative tentacles records engaged in fraudulent conduct\nand that\nbiafra breached his contractual and fiduciary obligations to plaintiff [ dead kennedys ] , even though the royalties were finally released to the band in january 2000 .\nthe jury also found biafra and alternative tentacles were\nguilty of malice , oppression and fraud\nin committing these acts . malice was defined for the case as\nconduct which is intended to cause injury or despicable conduct which is carried with a willful and conscious disregard for the rights of others . despicable conduct is conduct which is so vile , base , contemptible , miserable , wretched , or loathsome that it would be looked down upon and despised by ordinary decent people .\nundaunted by punk reactionaries , at continued to harvest esoteric and extreme crops of fresh artists . but from 1998 to 2001 , biafra spent most of the time battling his embittered former dead kennedys . a judge eventually ruled the band ' s music was no longer the property of alternative tentacles . eight years on , biafra urges people not to buy dk albums , repackaged on another label minus their deliciously offensive winston smith artwork .\nbiafra and michael bonanno , the general manager of alternative tentacles , were arrested and charged with distributing harmful material to a minor , under california penal code section 313 . 1 , which carried a possible one - year jail term and $ 2 , 000 fine . ( similar charges against the album\u2019s distributors and pressing plant were quickly dropped . ) \u201cwe were the first people to be prosecuted over an album in american history , \u201d biafra says .\nbiafra described losing the kennedys from alternative tentacles as\nlike getting some of your limbs blown off\n.\ni ' ve used my own money to keep the label afloat . now many of our label peers are down to one or two employees or pulling the plug altogether . that scares the living shit out of me in some ways , but i think we ' re better equipped because we already know how to survive hard times .\nbiafra took no time in counter - suing and the war of words continues as the three original members have launched an american tour with brandon cruz of southern california also - rans dr . know at the mic . alternative tentacles proved it could be as shifty with the money as any major label , the musicians of the dk\u2019s proved they could be as exploitive as any classic rock band and punk rock proved it could be as asinine as bad company .\ncambroernids , in reference to the stratigraphic age and prominent branched tentacles ( greek , ernos ) , see above for discussion of phylum dendrobrachia [ 4 ] , which was erected for a single species ( phlogites longus ) .\na california court of appeals yesterday ( june 18 ) found that former dead kennedys frontman jello biafra still owes bandmates guitarist east bay ray , bassist klaus flouride and drummer d . h . peligro more than $ 200 , 000 in compensatory and punitive damages because his label , alternative tentacles , withheld money from the band partnership , decay music . biafra ' s attempts to dissolve the partnership and gain sole custody over the kennedys ' music was also denied , according to rolling stone .\nfrom uk anarcho - punk to lysergic texan country , biafra ' s madly eclectic taste in music is the common denominator behind every release and he ' s committed to ensuring his idiosyncratic tentacles continue to reach out for strange new things .\nbiafra & apos ; s alternative tentacles imprint released\nnazi punks f - - - off\nas a 7 - inch single in november 1981 , a month leading up to in god we trust , inc . and repositioning the song as an explicit anti - fascist anthem , the dead kennedys included the now - iconic crossed - out swastika armband packaged free with the single . the symbol would become the de facto logo for a variety prominent anti - racist activist movements throughout and beyond the & apos ; 80s .\nthe tentacles of eleven species of dendrochirote holothurians have been studied . the water vascular system , deep fibre system , ectoneural nerve ring and superficial fibre system are described and are similar to those of other holothurian tentacles . a conspicuous fuzzy coat covers the entire tentacular surface except for the tips of cilia . on the basis of its structure it is thought to be an attenuated glycocalyx . its function is discussed in relation to anti - fouling and surface adhesion . the two surface coats underlying the fuzzy coat are termed the cuticle . bacteria are found both within the surface coats and in the sub - cuticular space . primary fixatives lacking osmium give poor preservation of the surface coats . the adhesive papillae of the apices of the tentacles contain elements of support cells and two other cells named type - 1 and type - 2 papillar cells . the secretions of type - 1 papillar cells are dense - cored vesicles and may contain a proteinaceous adhesive . the vesicles fuse with the cuticle and release their products which are apparently disseminated along the fuzzy coat filaments . the secretions of type - 2 papillar cells may have a neurosecretory function . the different models of food capture by dendrochirote tentacles are discussed as are duo - glandular adhesive systems in relation to dendrochirote tentacles .\nmost of what\u2019s known about the band sheer smegma , later rechristened \u201cteddy and the fratgirls , \u201d could fit on a 4x6 index card . their scant biography can be assembled from various defunct punk blogs scattered throughout the internet , but it all boils down to this : they were an all - girl four - piece whose self - released debut 12 - inch got picked up by jello biafra\u2019s alternative tentacles ( allegedly behind the back of the band\u2019s bass player and chief songwriter ) and who , shortly thereafter , disbanded and were never heard from again .\nthe best known eldoniids come from various cambrian fossil lagerst\u00e4tten : eldonia ludwigi from the burgess shale ( figure 1 ) and stellostomites eumorphus , rotadiscus grandis , and pararotadiscus guizhouensis from southwest china . these various taxa are distinguished on the basis of relatively minor morphological differences of the disc , tentacles and internal radiating lobe structures [ 5 ] . in all forms , the mouth and anus open ventrally and off - centre . there is a prominent pair of tentacles , while internally the gut consists of a pharynx , voluminous stomach and narrower intestine , all located in a distinct coiled sac . as with herpetogaster and phlogites [ 13 ] this has a clockwise orientation . whilst often interpreted as pelagic filter feeders [ 10 ] , the eldoniids have been reinterpreted [ 15 ] as benthic deposit feeders , with the tentacles raised above the sea - floor . an alternative view with the tentacles sweeping the sea - floor is corroborated by the types of depositional environment , patterns of preservation ( when recorded in the field most eldoniids are recovered disc - up [ 5 ] , [ 6 ] , fossil associations and functional morphology ( stiffness of the disc , and evident lack of gas - filled chambers to confer buoyancy ) . it is less certain , however , whether eldoniids were completely sedentary [ 15 ] or had at least a semi - vagrant lifestyle .\ngiger ' s work reminded biafra of the work of hieronymus bosch , representing the horrible truth of a contemporary society obsessed with greed . however , to a san fernando , california mother , whose 14 - year - old daughter gave her 11 - year - old brother a copy of frankenchrist , as a present , the poster was nothing more than pornography . after failing to get the attention of a television consumer reporter , she turned to the california state attorney ' s office , which passed the matter to local authorities . the los angeles district attorney , shortly before he was to run for reelection , agreed with the mother ' s contention , and on april 15 , 1986 , biafra ' s san francisco apartment and alternative tentacles office and warehouse were raided by vice officers , and a number of copies of the giger poster were confiscated . seven weeks later , biafra and four others were indicted , including the 65 - year - old owner of the factory that pressed the album . the defendants faced a $ 2 , 000 fine and a year in prison . although the american civil liberties stepped in to help and a legal defense fund was established , the cost of defending the charge placed alternative tentacles on the edge of financial ruin . to some observers , the fact that biafra and tentacles lacked the financial resources of other music companies made them a convenient target .\nwhilst we present evidence for a relationship between herpetogaster and the eldoniids , the simpler hypothesis that the former taxon could represent a preservational variant of eldonia can be firmly rejected . with two exceptions ( dissociated tentacles ) , all specimens seem to have been complete at the time of burial . overall , a range of minute preservational differences can be recognized from perfectly distinct body outlines with well preserved tentacles and clear segmental boundaries to poorly preserved specimens showing evidence of decay of the tentacles still being in contact with the trunk . there is no evidence of tearing of tissues which could indicate decay of a dorsal disc , this being one of the most conspicuous body elements in eldonia and other cambrian discoidal forms ( figure 1 ) . discoidal animals related to eldonia from the chengjiang and kaili biota [ 5 ] show clear evidence of decay of the tentacles as in herpetogaster but retain clearly the dorsal disc , presumably because this disc is more resilient to decay than the tentacles . herpetogaster occurs in 11 bed assemblages from the walcott quarry [ 17 ] and 20 bed assemblages from the raymond quarry [ 18 ] in addition to two other localities ( figure 2 ) . patterns of co - occurrence of the two species provide additional support for separating both taxa ; both species only co - occur in the walcott quarry in three bed assemblages .\nalternative tentacles faced a turning point when it became an object of a criminal pornography charge of distributing harmful matter to a minor pressed by the city of los angeles , a case that threatened to drive the label out of business . the charge was related to the dead kennedys ' third album , frankenchrist , which included a poster by swedish artist h . r . giger , best known as the academy award - winning set designer for the film alien . the poster reproduced a surrealistic landscape by giger featuring ten sets of male and female genitalia engaged in sexual intercourse .\nflash forward to 1998 . in one of the most dismaying legal chapters in the history of punk , biafra ' s three former bandmates severed their relationship from alternative tentacles and sued him , complaining that the label ( which biafra had acquired sole ownership of and had been operating since the band ' s demise ) had intentionally defrauded them of royalties over a 10 - year period and failed to promote their albums . after an ugly volley of accusations that went against every ideal of punk , the trio prevailed in court in 2000 and was awarded damages , a judgment which biafra appealed . the misery continues .\nthe comp also features previously unreleased songs by handshake grind artists inhabitants and diseased reason , plus older tunes from wake and total fucking destruction . ( there\u2019s also an audio excerpt from an interview with jim morris of morrisound studios from misery index frontman jason netherton\u2019s upcoming book on underground death metal history . ) the alternative tentacles side includes decidedly less metal new tunes by peace creep & ani kyd , plus an older song by ultra bid\u00e9 . the motm material is all 2013 favorites \u2014 jucifer , terminus , mainland divide , sumokem , the sun through the telescope ( reviewed here ) , and a live rwake cut from their excellent concert film\nblurring the lines between the disparate regional stylings of the burgeoning hardcore movement , the ep was conceived as an expression of musical solidarity with the breakneck hardcore sound characterized by punk & apos ; s emergent 7 - inch culture . armed with new drummer d . h . peligro , the dead kennedys offered an admiring nod to the sonic ferocity characterized by the likes of sst and dischord records , formed by black flag & apos ; s greg ginn and minor threat & apos ; s ian mackaye , respectively . by then biafra had established his own record label , alternative tentacles , which would put out in god we trust , inc .\nthe body of herpetogaster consists of a head with tentacles , trunk , and stolon ( figures 3 , 4 ) . its bilateral symmetry is most clearly defined by the paired tentacles ( figure 3d ) and lateral lobes along the head ( figure 3a , c , d ) , whilst the more developed banding , on one side of the trunk is tentatively regarded as dorsal . the re - curved trunk has a terminal anus ( figure 3e ) , and a stolon arises from the ventral mid - trunk , sometimes terminating in an attachment disc ( figure 3f\u2013h ) . viewed dorsally the trunk invariably inclines clock - wise combined with a modest helical translation ( figure 3a , c , d , h ) . the body is not mineralized and was evidently encased in a fairly tough but flexible integument . including tentacles , specimens are typically 3\u20134 cm in length ( allowing for curvature , see figure s1 ) .\nsuddenly a label and band that had talked so much of integrity and decried capitalist greed were involved in a very public lawsuit and media war of words . each side claimed they were interested in preserving the legacy of the band and its music but the bitter public comments made by everyone involved only tarnished them further . biafra claimed the lawsuit only came about because he wouldn\u2019t approve the use of a dk\u2019s song in a jeans ad while the other three alleged back they had never been adequately paid and their music was entirely controlled by biafra and alternative tentacles , and was only used as a vehicle to promote the label and biafra\u2019s solo projects and speaking engagements .\nthe tentacles ( figure 3a , e ) emerge from the corners of the head ( figure 3a\u2013f , h ) , and were evidently softer than the rest of the body . on either side they appear to arise as a pair , although it is possible that each inserts via a single stalk which then immediately bifurcates ( figure 3b , c ) . the tentacles tend to vary in length within and between pairs ( figure 3a ) . in some cases they are clearly asymmetrical , but other specimens have tentacles of roughly similar sizes ( figure 3d , h ) . length variations are probably controlled in part by both angle of burial and decay ( figure 3a ) , but like the stolon , the tentacles were probably extensible . branches usually face inwards , and their overall arrangement is indicative of a monopodial growth ( figure 3a\u2013d ) . at least five orders of branching are recognized , with branch diameter decreasing distally ( figure 3a , c ) . the medial zone typically houses a narrow dark strand ( figure 3b ) , connecting to a darker zone inside the head ( figure 3b ) . the style of preservation ( darker and more reflective like the gut ) and topology suggest this structure is probably internal and might represent either a hydrostatic canal and / or vascular system ; it is less likely to represent an external feeding groove .\nwhich means that it\u2019s now easier ( maybe even imperative ) to eschew the \u2018alternative rock\u2019 prism that dumbs down what faith no more brought\u2014and will hopefully bring again\u2014to the table . so , when sol invictus is out next month , you can expect the usual media voices to reduce faith no more\u2019s legacy to thumbnail summaries that mention the ' 90s zeitgeist . you don\u2019t have to believe them .\nalternative tentacles records began in the late \u201970s , launched by singer jello biafra of the dead kennedys , to release recordings from the burgeoning punk rock scene . it quickly grew into a pioneering independent music label and throughout the \u201980s its bands were among the most recognizable and influential . the dead kennedys grew during this time as well and can lay claim to being one of the largest of the first wave of west coast punk rock bands , and to many who grew up in this era , a first introduction to punk rock . the dk\u2019s actually played their instruments well and wrote catchy songs featuring biafra\u2019s left wing lyrics and critique of reagan - era america . whether you loved them or hated them they were an undeniable force in underground music .\nin fact , mtv ' s iconic video show\nheadbanger ' s ball\nboasted nearly as broad a range as\n120 minutes\n, its \u2018alternative\u2019 cousin . several bands , alas , fit both platforms . and if you followed magazines like rip , circus , or metal maniacs in the late ' 80s / early ' 90s , you read about deep purple , motley crue , queensryche , nuclear assault , prong , godflesh , and napalm death all under one gloriously messy roof . here , it must be noted that metal fans , already accustomed to the notion that underground music could sell millions , were essentially inoculated from the narrative that nirvana changed the paradigm for everyone . for metalheads , metallica\u2014and voivod , soundgarden , and faith no more , for that matter\u2014had radically altered the parameters of popular music years before the fabled alternative revolution .\nphlogites longus luo & hu 1999 [ 11 ] ; for synonymy list see hou et al . [ 4 ] , conicula striata luo & hu 1999 [ 11 ] . note some authors [ e . g . ] , [ 4 , 13 ] have also included cheungkongella as a junior synonym of phlogites rather than a distinct taxon related to the tunicates [ 16 ] . no part of this paper depends on the correctness of either interpretation , and it seems more prudent to leave both taxa separate at this time . the only known specimen of cheungkongella is similar to phlogites only in its lower part . the upper part shows a single distinct oral siphon with short simple tentacles which do not compare well with the five large branching tentacles present in phlogites .\nin court , the prosecutor , michael guarino , called the poster \u201cpornography\u201d and compared giger to richard ramirez , the serial killer . \u201cgiger sees people the way ramirez sees people , \u201d he said . \u201cthey are objects to hurt . they are not human . \u201d the defense argued that \u201clandscape xx , \u201d which had hung in vienna\u2019s museum of modern art and the bronx museum , was ugliness as social commentary , not obscenity . in the end , their argument carried the day . the jury deadlocked 7 - 5 in favor of acquittal , and the judge declared a mistrial . a few of the younger jurors asked biafra to autograph the poster . ( it was no longer included in the record after the trial , though it was available long afterward by mail order from alternative tentacles\u2014with proof of age . ) .\nthankfully , neither of those things turned out to be true\u2014at least not for long . faith no more went on to record three adventurous , musically rich albums before breaking up , while patton immediately proved himself as a creative force to be reckoned with by 1992\u2019s angel dust . after faith no more , he pursued a career of such staggering versatility that it would take this entire column to scratch its surface . hacke , for example , is one among the scores of cutting - edge artists to release work on ipecac , the label patton co - founded with former alternative tentacles manager greg werckman . patton\u2019s ravenous appetite for exploration makes you wonder whether he\u2019s been trying to compensate for his flat , nasal rapping on\nepic\never since . if so , then that song truly is a gift that keeps on giving .\nwithin two years , voivod ' s rising career stock had plummeted while the other two bands found themselves in the presumably uncomfortable position of twisting heavy rock into new shapes while simultaneously achieving mass recognition . soundgarden and faith no more ' s success would forever brand them as faces of grunge and alternative rock , respectively . another two years later , then - tool bassist paul d ' amour sassed a lollapalooza crowd by asking\nyou know what i think alternative music is ? jocks with punk rock haircuts .\nd\u2019amour had a point : though the media was re - writing the storyline as it unfolded , bands like faith no more , soundgarden , primus , helmet , the rollins band , and dozens more were initially marketed as quasi - metal acts . this was only possible in a climate where record labels , journalists , and college radio djs understood that the metal audience could embrace new , albeit arty variations on the form .\nsegmented body , coiled dextrally . short head bearing prominent anterior dendritic tentacles and pharyngeal structures , possibly lateral pores . trunk , sub - cylindrical , divided into two sub - sections , narrowing posteriorly . ventral and contractile adhesive stolon , sometimes with terminal disc . digestive tract with anterior mouth , pharynx , voluminous stomach , and narrow intestine with terminal anus . stomach and intestine of sub - equal lengths , un - looped , with triangular mesenterial insertions .\na , lectotype , national museum of natural history ( usnm ) 57540 part , overall view . b\u2013c , usnm 188552 ; b , part , overall view ; c , detail of the tentacles . d , usnm 201692 part , overall view , arrows pointing to triangular projections representing evidence of possible segmental mesenteries . scale bars : 10 mm . an , anus ; in , intestine ; ph , pharynx ; stom , stomach ; te , tentacle . ( photos d . collins ) .\nleatherface were one of the few punk bands to emerge during my youth that remain firm favorites . the rough - hewn tynesiders served up frankie stubbs\u2019s gravelly vocals , ferociously played gordon smith guitars , and distorted marshall amps yet the band somehow managed at times to sound strikingly beautiful . while not a massive commercial success , the album mush , from which springtime is taken , managed to partially cross over into the mainstream , its fuzzy melodies appealing to fans of 90s alternative rock and a huge influence on much bigger bands and appeared on various best of\u2026 lists in the music press .\nhandshake inc . main man david hall , whom you may remember from his colorful coverage of the housecore horror film fest , asked that i include the following message with the comp . it includes release info for all of the upcoming handshake and mutants releases as well . as the year comes to a close it\u2019s easy to get lost in year - end list mania and what\u2019s - coming - next hysteria . the fact of the matter is , in my opinion anyway , the underground scene \u2013 music , art , film , publishing \u2013 has never been stronger , and so , in some corny way , we \u2013 fans of good shit \u2013 are all winners this 2013 . every breath is a victory , right ? well whatever . here , for all to enjoy \u2013 or ignore \u2013 is a compilation of songs from various releases by the labels handshake , inc . , mutants of the monster and alternative tentacles . 7 degrees records is also represented here , as two of handshake\u2019s north american releases ( wake\u2019s false and dephosporus\u2019s ravenous solemnity ) are 7degrees babies , and released in europe by those fine people .\nwhether accessing the region through france or spain , the ever - increasing tentacles of budget air travel allow the visitor direct flights , principally through biarritz or bilbao , from london and a few regional uk airports . given that new flights regularly appear or are removed , it\u2019s a good idea to check the airport websites ( as well as the airline websites listed below ) or a site such as urltoken in case an airport near you has suddenly acquired a connection to the region . note that the flight schedules of budget airlines can be reduced in winter .\ngioiosa ionica , in the calabria region , is one of the poorest provinces in italy and calabria is one of the poorest regions in europe . the economy is largely run by \u2018ndrangheta , the local branch of mafia . since 1996 , vincenzo has been determined to change the inevitability of a mafia presence in his land by creating a parallel positive economy that offers the local population a third alternative between unemployment and collaborating with organized crime . consorzio goel is a consortium of 15 social enterprises and 28 businesses which came together to create a \u2018democratic holding for change\u2019 under vincenzo\u2019s leadership , with the ultimate goal of stifling the ndrangheta\u2019s hold on the economy\nan elongate structure , termed here the stolon , extends from approximately the ninth trunk segment . it evidently arises from the ventral mid - line ( figure 3a , c , e , f , h ) , and is highly variable in length . within its length a central dark zone may represent a coelomic cavity ( figure 3i ) . the termination of the stolon is generally simple , but occasionally bears a dark reflective film with some relief ( figure 3f , g ) . a mode of life as an epibenthic suspension feeder , occupying the intermediate feeding tier ( figure 4 ) , is indicated by the elongate and dendritic tentacles and the contractile and flexible stolon , and in some cases a defined holdfast . there is no evidence of mouth parts and gut content that would indicate predation on macroscopic animals . evidence for a hydrostatic skeleton , presumably coelomic , is inferred from structures in the tentacles and stolon , and most likely a similar cavity extended along the trunk . on occasion the animal may have been attached directly to the epibenthic sponge vauxia , with which it is commonly associated . a gregarious lifestyle is indicated by clusters of specimens ( up to 8 on the same slab , see figure s2 ) .\nthe somewhat older phlogites [ 4 ] , [ 11 ] , [ 13 ] , [ 14 ] , [ 19 ] is similar to herpetogaster , but shows a number of differences that may reflect an adaptation to a completely sessile mode of life ( figure 5 , see camera - lucida drawings , figure s3 ) . thus , the stolon is more massive , effectively continuous with the body , and shows an ornamentation of longitudinal strands and fine transverse folds [ 4 ] . it appears to be invariably attached to a hard substrate , such as trilobite debris [ 4 ] ( figure 5a ) or vacated tubes [ 19 ] . the body is more calyx - like , and the posterior region is reduced to a small lobate extension with the anus opening laterally [ 4 ] , [ 14 ] ( figure 5a , c ) . the arrangement of the gut reflects the configuration of the body , with the oesophagus joining a large quadrate stomach and thence in a clockwise direction leads to a recurved , narrow intestine , sub - equal in length [ 4 ] ( figure 5a ) . the anterior of the body bears prominent lobes [ 4 ] , each semi - circular in shape with a smooth margin , which are located between the tentacle bases ( figure 5b ) . the tentacles appear to have had at least four ( more likely five ) separate insertions on to the rim of the calyx . the tentacles themselves are massive , and show an apparently dichotomous branching with simpler terminations ( figure 5b ) . similar to herpetogaster , internal strands , possibly blood vessels and / or coelomic cavities , extend from the tentacles into the anterior body . a characteristic feature of phlogites is two to three ovate structures with some relief within the anterior part of the calyx . they are evidently an integral part of the body , and their original function is speculative ; possibly they were reproductive tissue ( figure 5a ) .\na , eli - phl - 07 - 001 lateral view , complete specimen with the stolon attached to a fragment of trilobite exoskeleton . b , eli - phl - 07 - 002 oral view , specimen showing four tentacles ( the broken area suggests the possibility of a fifth set ) and three preserved lobes . c\u2013d , eli - phl - 07 - 003 lateral view ; c , overall view of the gut ; d , detail of the anus . scale bars : a\u2013c , 5 mm ; d , 1 mm . legend , see figure 1 ; lo ? , lobes ; ro ? , reproductive organs ? , tr , trilobite fragment .\nall specimens are preserved dorso - ventrally , except f . in each photographic figure anterior is indicated by a wide white arrow . a\u2013c , royal ontario museum ( rom ) 58051 holotype . a , part , overall view ; b , counterpart , detail of tentacles with hydrostatic canal and / or vascular system emphasized by white arrows ; c , camera - lucida drawing of part and counterpart emphasizing the presence of putative segment boundaries and triangular projections along the stomach . d , rom 58046 part , with symmetrical tentacles and pharyngeal pores . e , rom 58039 counterpart , intestine with putative enclosing tube emphasized by small arrows . f , g , rom 58037 part . f , part , lateral view ; g , detail of terminal disc . h , i , rom 58047 part . h , extended stolon and terminal disc ; i , detail of the stolon , small arrows point to a darker central area representing a possible coelomic cavity . scale bars : a\u2013f , h , 5 mm ; g , i , 1 mm . an , anus ; hy ? , putative hydrostatic canal and / or vascular system ; in , intestine ; p ? , putative pharyngeal pores ; ph , pharynx ; seg , segment boundary ? ; st , stolon ; stom , stomach ; td , terminal disc ; te , tentacle .\nmolecular and morphological evidence unite the hemichordates and echinoderms as the ambulacraria , but their earliest history remains almost entirely conjectural . this is on account of the morphological disparity of the ambulacrarians and a paucity of obvious stem - groups . we describe here a new taxon herpetogaster collinsi gen . et sp . nov . from the burgess shale ( middle cambrian ) lagerst\u00e4tte . this soft - bodied vermiform animal has a pair of elongate dendritic oral tentacles , a flexible stolon with an attachment disc , and a re - curved trunk with at least 13 segments that is directed dextrally . a differentiated but un - looped gut is enclosed in a sac suspended by mesenteries . it consists of a short pharynx , a conspicuous lenticular stomach , followed by a narrow intestine sub - equal in length . this new taxon , together with the lower cambrian phlogites and more intriguingly the hitherto enigmatic discoidal eldoniids ( cambrian - devonian ) , form a distinctive clade ( herein the cambroernids ) . although one hypothesis of their relationships would look to the lophotrochozoans ( specifically the entoprocts ) , we suggest that the evidence is more consistent with their being primitive deuterostomes , with specific comparisons being made to the pterobranch hemichordates and pre - radial echinoderms . on this basis some of the earliest ambulacrarians are interpreted as soft - bodied animals with a muscular stalk , and possessing prominent tentacles .\na possible relationship between phlogites and pterobranchs has been very briefly mentioned elsewhere [ 37 ] , but contrary to this speculation it is clear that the conspicuous anterior lobes of phlogites cannot be readily equated with the single pre - oral lobe of the pterobranchs . comparison between any cambroernid and the hemichordates are further complicated because of the obvious disparity between the latter ' s division into the colonial pterobranchs and vermiform enteropneusts . thus , cambroernids and hemichordates potentially share a ventral stalk ( in enteropneusts ) and paired feeding tentacles ( in pterobranchs ) . however , employing these two characters alone would make a hemichordate affinity difficult to support . first , this is because the stalk refers to the ventral post - anal extension of the metacoels in enteropneusts ( the \u201cadhesive post - anal tail\u201d ) . it is only present during early development in saccoglossus and spengelia , and is not found in any other adult forms [ 38 ] . a similar structure ( the stolon in rhabdopleura and stalk in cephalodiscus ) is probably homologous in pterobranchs [ 38 ] . as already noted , and in the context of transformations of potential significance , is the fact that the eldoniids do not possess a stalk and this is assumed to have been lost . with respect to the tentacles , if they are indeed homologous , this would imply cambroernids had paired body cavities similar to the left and right mesocoels of extant hemichordates . it is also worth noting that similarly symmetrical coeloms are inferred to have been present in the pre - radial echinoderms ( the left and right hydrocoels ) , suggesting more primitive ambulacrarians in the form of the last common ancestor of echinoderms plus hemichordates would have also possessed such structures ( see discussion below ) .\naccepting our arguments for significant homologies that unite herpetogaster + phlogites and the eldoniids ( as noted above collectively identified as the cambroernids ) . arguably , of course , tentacle morphology and gut anatomy might have more to do with a particular feeding strategy than shared ancestry and could then be interpreted to be convergent . after all , the \u201clophophorata\u201d have been united by morphological characters such as possession of tentacles but as a result of recent molecular phylogenies are now thought to represent a polyphyletic group ( see discussion below ) . the broadly similar age of herpetogaster + phlogites and the eldoniids does , however , go some way to support our argument for this being a monophyletic association . in addition , it is worth emphasizing that no other cambrian or post - cambrian fossils display a similar association of characters . nevertheless in the absence of additional independent data to test our hypothesis , we consider the monophyly of the cambroernids to be a working hypothesis .\nthis time , the root of biafra ' s frustration - - aside from the threat of global terrorism , the bush administration ' s response to the threat of global terrorism , and , uh , yuppies in cadillacs - - is personal : the melvins approached him about a possible collaboration after witnessing the supposed dead kennedys\nreunion ,\nwhich - - after a series of inter - band legal disputes - - occurred without biafra at the helm . the melvins are ideal musical foils to biafra ' s maniacal persona , and show an admirable willingness to subdue and camouflage their normally obtrusive sound . the band members ' great admiration and respect for biafra ' s work are evident in the album ' s malleable arrangements , which strike a perfect balance between the melvins ' grimy post - alternative metal and classic kennedys - style california punk . tracklisting : 1 . plethysmograph 2 . mcgruff the crime dog 3 . yuppie cadillac 4 . islamic bomb 5 . the lighter side of global terrorism 6 . caped crusader 7 . enchanted thoughtfist 8 . dawn of the locusts\nthe mouth is assumed to have been located on the anterior margin and between the tentacles . a central darker area , which in dorso - ventral view occupies much of the head , is interpreted as a pharynx ( figure 3a\u2013f , h ) , flanked anteriorly by the probable canals / blood vessels . posterior to the pharynx , the alimentary canal is composed of two distinct parts of sub - equal lengths ; a conspicuous lenticular stomach and a straight , un - looped intestine . in dorso - ventral view the stomach occupies much of the trunk ( figure 3a , c\u2013e , h ) , whereas viewed laterally it is narrower ( figure 3f ) , suggesting it was compressed in cross - section . the intestine is usually a faintly preserved canal which starts with a slight constriction near the stomach ( figure 3a , c , e ) . a darker zone on either side of the intestine may represent an enclosing membrane , which also is seen to enclose the stomach ( figure 3e ) . darker material at the rear end of the trunk ( figure 3a , c ) , and sometimes extending to the adjacent sediment , possibly represents gut contents seeping from the anus .\nit is important to recall that not only is the concept of phyla essentialist but it serves to place problematic taxa in a phylogenetic limbo , rendering them effectively immune to further evolutionary analysis . an alternative strategy is to assign a supposedly enigmatic taxa to one or other extant group , that is somewhere within a given crown - group . this , however , is often a procrustean process . this is because it generally relies on comparisons between various structures in the fossil material ( the preservation of which may be less than perfect ) and extant material , a procedure that may be based on pre - suppositions that are not necessarily spelt out unequivocally . so too by placing these enigmatic cambrian taxa in crown - groups , it can presuppose a deeper origin of phyla than appears to be consistent with the fossil record . a third way is to assign these fossils to various stem - groups of either a major phylum ( e . g . , an echinoderm ) or some more embracive super - clade ( e . g . , the ambulacrarians ) . this procedure has , however , its own difficulties . this is because of the need to homologize morphologically disparate structures , a procedure which is effectively the converse of attempting to accommodate these taxa in crown - groups . the advantage of this approach is that it has the potential to explain how key characters evolved in the emerging bodyplans within a functional and ecological context . these characters can then be placed in a series of paraphyletic stem - groups [ 1 ] .\nfrom the beginning of this ordeal , neither klaus , d . h . nor myself wanted to go to court to settle something that should have been handles reasonably between us ,\neast bay ray told the magazine .\nthis ruling clearly says that dead kennedys and decay music are a full partnership . biafra , regrettably , is left as the only one who thinks otherwise .\nwe wanted biafra to recognize our vote in how we wanted our music released ,\nflouride said .\nno one seemed to understand that by dead kennedys and decay music controlling our own catalog , jello still gets 100 % of his record royalties and his music publishing , which is exactly what he is entitled to . we just wanted an equal say in all matters that pertained to the band .\nto comment on a blabbermouth . net story or review , you must be logged in to an active personal account on facebook . once you ' re logged in , you will be able to comment . user comments or postings do not reflect the viewpoint of blabbermouth . net and blabbermouth . net does not endorse , or guarantee the accuracy of , any user comment . to report spam or any abusive , obscene , defamatory , racist , homophobic or threatening comments , or anything that may violate any applicable laws , use the\nreport to facebook\nand\nmark as spam\nlinks that appear next to the comments themselves . to do so , click the downward arrow on the top - 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", "topic": 18}], "title": "deheng law offices", "paragraphs": ["winner : dalian wanda commercial properties $ 4 . 4b privatization conyers dill & pearman deheng law offices fangda partners reed smith sidley austin tian yuan law firm\nfounded in 1993 , deheng law offices ( \u2018 deheng \u2019 ) is one of the largest law firms in china . the aim of deheng is to be the leading chinese law firm and to provide legal service of highest standard with professional integrity and proficiency for our chinese and international clients .\ndeheng intellectual property ( deheng ip ) is one of the divisions of deheng law offices . headquartered in beijing , deheng ip has experience in a variety of areas , including acquisitions , licensing and related litigation and administrative proceedings . barron , xiaomi and china development bank are some of the firm ' s clients .\nmr . ding joined deheng law offices in 2013 . before joining deheng , he worked at king & wood mallesons , dewey ballantine llp in dc , china national textile import & export corp , and the us international law institute .\nfounded in 1993 , deheng law offices ( \u201c deheng \u201d ) ( previously china law office , a subsidiary institution of the ministry of justice of china ) is one of the largest law firms in china . headquartered in beijing , deheng has 1500 lawyers in twenty five offices in china . the aim of deheng is to be the leading chinese law firm and to provide legal service of highest standard with professional integrity and proficiency for our chinese and international clients .\nwork experience mr . ding joined deheng law offices in 2013 . before joining deheng , he worked at king & wood mallesons , dewey ballantine llp in dc , china national textile import & export corp and the us international law institute .\nlatham & watkins , and commerce & finance law offices , advised qihoo 360 technology . maples and calder , and\nconyers dill & pearman , kirkland & ellis , and fangda partners , acted as cayman , us and prc counsel , respectively , to the buying consortium . deheng law offices advised citic guoan on prc law . appleby , allbright law offices , and white & case , were british virgin islands , prc and hong kong legal counsel , respectively , to the lenders .\npassed the unfair competition law , as an important complimentary of the then effective trademark law .\nfounded in 1993 , deheng ( previously china law office , a subsidiary firm of the ministry of justice of china ) is one of the largest law firms in p . r . china . its establishment was of\ufb01cially approved by the ministry of justice of china and has transformed into a global partnership with offices in china and other jurisdictions . the aim of deheng is to be the leading chinese law \ufb01rm and to provide legal services of highest standard with professional integrity and pro\ufb01ciency for its chinese and international clients .\ndeheng is one of the highly recommended antitrust firms in china by gcr - a guide to the world\u2019s leading competition law and economics practices ( 15 th annual edition ) .\nlatham & watkins acted as the issuer\u2019s hong kong counsel . commerce & finance law offices was the issuer\u2019s prc counsel and maples & calder was the issuer\u2019s bvi and cayman islands counsel .\nthe deal was expedited by king & wood mallesons \u2019 ability to cover uk and prc law . through the joint efforts made by domestic and overseas offices , several challenging legal questions were resolved .\ndeheng antitrust team represents multinational and domestic companies to get merger clearance in mofcom , e . g . holcim / lafarge merger .\nheadquartered in beijing , china , deheng has 1500 lawyers in twenty - eight offices in china and abroad . we are able to provide high quality , efficient , multi - region and international legal services to meet the needs and requirements of our clients\u2019 ever - growing business .\ndeheng antitrust team has provided full range of antitrust legal services for both domestic and international clients on antitrust litigation , antitrust investigation , merger filing , and antitrust compliance . deheng is one of the highly recommended antitrust firms in china by gcr - a guide to the world\u2019s leading competition law and economics practices ( 15th annual edition ) .\nwas prc law counsel to zhejiang geely holding group . conyers dill & pearman was british virgin islands law counsel to geely , and\nadvised zheshang bank on hong kong and us laws , and zhejiang t & c law firm advised the bank on prc law .\nfor its successful developments , deheng has won a high reputation and gained favorable comments not only from its clients , but also from china ' s national leaders .\ndeheng antitrust team has provided full range of antitrust legal services for both domestic and international clients on antitrust litigation , antitrust investigation , merger filing , and antitrust compliance .\n' s customs offices shall take actions to intercept importation or exportation of goods that were proved to be infringing on valid patents , trademarks , or copyrights . customs offices also have the power to investigate any suspected shipment and to confiscate the goods where infringement was found . basically , the regulation provides three measures to achieve the goal of effectively protecting intellectual property :\ndeheng antitrust team has dealt with many antitrust investigations re telecommunication , pharmaceutical , automobile , hotel online booking , tobacco etc . , on behalf of multinational or domestic companies .\nadvised postal savings bank of china ( psbc ) on prc law , and davis polk & wardwell advised the issuer on hong kong and us law . clifford chance and\ncopyright @ 2016 dhh law firm all rights reserved . beijing icp prepared no . 13008033\ncopyright \u00a9 law business research ltd . all rights reserved . company no . : 03281866\nprofessional negligence claims hit p . r . c . law firm - insurance - china\nmr . ding received three master degrees of law from georgetown university law center and university of international business & economics . mr . ding is admitted as a chinese lawyer .\neducation mr . ding received master\u2019s degrees in law from georgetown university law center and the university of international business & economics . mr . ding is admitted as a chinese lawyer .\nsimpson thacher & bartlett and fangda partners served as us legal counsel and prc legal counsel , respectively , to the special committee of homeinns hotel group . o\u2019melveny & myers and commerce & finance law offices served as us legal counsel and prc legal counsel , respectively , to home inns group .\nms . li was graduated in zhongnan university of economics and law in 1993 where she obtained her ba in law . she had studied in england since 2002 and got her master degree ( ll . m in commercial law ) in bristol university in feb . 2004 .\nhengxinli is an investment management company headquartered in shanghai with offices in the us and ireland . its online platform is aimed to help chinese to invest in overseas real estate with relatively small amounts of money .\nas the first tier in the legal industry , the dispute resoluton team has successfully handled a great number of significant and influential cases . based on the specialized areas of over 100 lawyers , the team is divided into three sections : crimial law , civil law and administrative law .\nwith its excellent performance , deheng has won a high reputation and gained recognition not only from its clients , but also from china\u00a1\u00afs national leaders . from 2008 to 2011 , deheng was on the 3rd place of alb china 20 : china\u00a1\u00afs largest law firms , and ranked 14th place of alb asia 50 : asia\u00a1\u00afs largest law firms in 2008 ; listed on bloomberg 2008\u00a1\u00afs legal league tables ; alb 2009 \u00a1\u00b0deal of the year for equity market\u00a1\u00b1 ; ranked no . 2 in asia - paci\ufb01c and greater china as legal advisers by mergermarket ; on top of asia - pacific m & a league table by alb , etc .\nglobal law office acted for the lead underwriters including bank of china and hsbc bank ( china ) .\nmr . ding specializes in antitrust and competition law , wto dispute settlement , and section 337 investigation .\nheadquartered in beijing , deheng has 1500 lawyers in twenty - eight of\ufb01ces in china and abroad . deheng also has branch of\ufb01ces in us , france , netherlands , saudi arabia and belgium . with its global it network and cutting - edge multilingual of\ufb01ce automation tools , it is able to provide high quality , ef\ufb01cient , multi - regional and international legal services to meet the needs and requirements of the clients\u00a1\u00af ever - growing business .\nthe deal also involved different areas of law including hong kong , cayman , mauritius and bvi , requiring domestic lawyers to actively co - operate with their overseas peers and fully consider the different areas of law .\nthis case is a typical trademark case awarding statutory damage . because the infringement happened before the enactment of the new trademark law , the court applied the old trademark law . however , both the legal analysis and the principle applied in the judgment were in accordance with the statutory damage provisions in the new trademark law .\nthe body of law on exclusion meanings commonly used in project or construction all risks policies is still developing .\nchina law & practice was proud to present the 2017 outstanding achievement award to renowned antitrust legal scholar professor huang yong , deputy head of the expert advisory board of the anti - monopoly committee at the state council , and director of competition law center at the university of international business and economics ( uibe ) school of law .\nli feng leads the labour and security practice at deheng . the firm is experienced in handling labour and collective contracts , regulations and labour disputes . the firm also provides labour law trainings to senior management and human resources staff . recently , feng advised a company on a dispute related to economic pension , overtime wages and application for shanghai citizenship .\nthe most authoritative guide to latin america ' s leading business law firms - fully revised and updated 20th edition .\n. the transaction was governed by english law and its dispute resolution was under the jurisdiction of hong kong courts .\nprovided comprehensive legal services for this project . clayton utz , an australian law firm , acted as australian legal counsel .\ndeheng antitrust team has assisted over 100 clients to establish antitrust compliance programs by formulating internal antitrust guidelines , drafting standard operation procedures , providing antitrust trainings , reviewing companies\u2019 business models and distribution agreements , and conducting antitrust audits ( simulated dawn raids ) .\nthese terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of england and wales and you irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of england and wales to settle any dispute which may arise out of or in connection with these terms . if you live outside the united kingdom , english law shall apply only to the extent that english law shall not deprive you of any legal protection accorded in accordance with the law of the place where you are habitually resident (\nlocal law\n) . in the event english law deprives you of any legal protection which is accorded to you under local law , then these terms shall be governed by local law and any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with these terms shall be subject to the non - exclusive jurisdiction of the courts where you are habitually resident .\ntian yuan says this is one of the very rare cases in which a chinese court determined and applied the foreign law for its ruling . it is also china\u2019s first case in which the california and us federal law have been applied to affirm the validity of the foreign - related arbitration clause . this is also the first one in which benchmark chambers international , china\u2019s first platform for the determination of the foreign law , had been engaged by the court to determine the foreign law .\n? s first trademark law came into effect ; shortly the state council issued the first version of the trademark implementing regulations .\n? s first criminal law had provided the trademark counterfeiting as a criminal offense . it was the earliest protection for trademark .\ncity development law firm acted for private investors including china construction eighth engineering division and china construction fangcheng investment & development co . .\nwinner : china three gorges\u2019 $ 1 . 7b karot , pakistan hydropower plant allen & overy shearman & sterling tian yuan law firm\nacted as the sole legal counsel for water solutions ( hong kong ) , with the team led by its shenzhen partner , gao wenjie . the hong kong and los angeles offices of squire patton boggs advised water solutions on the case detail demonstration , notarization , authentication and other legal affairs .\nshanghai jianwei law office , which was the first law firm in china to insure against liability for professional negligence some 7 years ago , has recently faced a professional negligence claim in excess of rmb20 million , by some margin the largest such claim in china to date .\nchina business law journal \u2019s independent editorial team made its own choices on the deals we felt were the shining stars for the year .\ntian yuan says this case can serve as an example for the mainland courts to apply the law on the application of laws for foreign - related civil relations to investigate and apply the foreign law , and it plays an important role in increasing the international credibility of china\u2019s judicial system .\naccording to dahui , it is very rare that such a huge amount of damages was awarded against a worker in china\u2019s history of judicial practice of labour law , so this case marks a milestone for foreign - invested enterprises to protect their rights by applying the chinese law in labour disputes .\nwas prc counsel and walkers advised on cayman islands and british virgin islands law for jinjiang environment holding company . morgan lewis stamford was singapore legal counsel and\nadvised china merchants shekou industrial zone holdings ( cms ) . rajah & tann and shu jin law firm advised china merchants property development ( cmp ) .\non september 14 , nearly 200 leading legal professionals attended the eleventh china law & practice awards , held in association with ssq at the park hyatt beijing .\nwith rich experiences in antitrust litigation and a strong antitrust litigator team , deheng antitrust team has served the best interests of its clients in a number of high profile antitrust civil litigations , e . g . huawei vs . interdigital , qihoo 360 vs . tencent , ningbo magnet companies vs . hitachi metals , yy vs . netease\n17 the interpretation refers to article 390 of the prc criminal law which deals with individual bribery , but not article 393 , which addresses bribery by corporate perpetrators .\nthis year , deheng has advised on some high - profile mergers , including the tie - up between global cement companies holcim and lafarge . other recent highlights include acting on sinoma / hazemag and huadian / sulzer jg . on the investigations side , the firm has advised on the infant milk and automotive probes , as well as several other confidential matters . in a demonstration of its international capabilities , deheng has also been acting in the chinese vitamin c litigation in the united states , a significant matter not only for global antitrust but also for us - chinese relations . the team has also advised four chinese rare - earth permanent magnetic companies against hitachi metals in an abuse of dominance claim .\nhis extraordinary academic and legislative accomplishments are perfectly in line with the mission of the china law & practice outstanding achievement award . on behalf of china\u2019s legal community , we were proud to extend this award to professor huang yong , for his efforts and contributions to building the backbone of china\u2019s competition law that we know and work with today .\nglobal law office says the transaction was a landmark for boosting finance and trade co - operation between china and poland . it is also significant for opening china\u2019s capital market .\nthe following chart summarizes the various thresholds and applicable penalties for bribes given to state personnel by individuals as set forth in the interpretation and article 390 of the prc criminal law .\nthis case raised thorny questions of how us courts should treat foreign companies accused of violating us antitrust law when they are following mandates of a foreign government , says sidley austin .\nwe honored professor huang for his remarkable impact on china\u2019s competition law and fundamental anti - monopoly legislation in the year of the 10th anniversary of the passing of the prc anti - monopoly law , which professor huang himself helped draft , having advised the government and lawmakers through the entire process . he played a key role in shaping the law and its guidelines , regulations and interpretations , working closely with the national development and reform commission , ministry of commerce , the state administration for industry and commerce , and the supreme people\u2019s court . he served as a member of the advisory board for the state council and as an advisory expert for the legal committee of the national people\u2019s congress until the law was enacted .\nmr . hui wang , director of st . petersburg office of beijing dhh law firm , was invited to attend the forum on employment & entrepreneurship for chinese students in st . p\nrajah & tann advised xiaomi in responding to investigations by the personal data protection commission ( pdpc ) of singapore , and the office of the privacy commissioner for personal data of hong kong , regarding allegations of data breaches from the use of xiaomi smartphones . koh vass & co , a hong kong law firm , advised xiaomi on hong kong privacy and personal data law .\nyes . chinese trademark law particularly lists the act of forging or selling forged devices of registered trademark as trademark infringement . the legislative purpose of the statute is to effectively penalize trademark infringement .\ndentons advised the consulting service organization for aspects including negotiation and contract execution . city development law firm offered assistance to clients in designing the transaction structure and drafting documents , among other services .\n12\nstate personnel\nrefers to any person conducting public affairs at a state authority ; any person conducting public affairs in state - owned companies and enterprises , institutions and public organizations ; any person appointed by state authorities , state - owned companies and enterprises and institutions conducting public affairs in non - state owned companies , enterprises , institutions and public organizations ; and any other person conducting public affairs in accordance with law . prc criminal law , art . 93 . in 2011 , china amended its criminal law to cover bribery directed at non - chinese government officials .\nregardless of external uncertainties , china\u2019s economy still maintained most of its momentum in the past year , and china business law journal still received a huge number of impressive nominations for this year\u2019s awards .\npurchased \u201cfengye\u201d t - shirts at a lower price from market and then replaced the mark with \u201ccrocodile\u201d ( with the consent of singapore crocodile ) , and finally sold them at much higher prices in the market . in the litigation , the defendants were held liable in violation of the unfair competition law . however , due to the lack of legal ground in the old trademark law , the court did not reject the defendants\u2019 argument that their action did not constitute trademark infringement . as an improvement , the new trademark law makes it up and declares the \u201creverse passing - off\u201d as trademark infringement .\n10 opinion on several issues concerning the application of the law in the handling of criminal commercial bribery cases ( \u5173\u4e8e\u529e\u7406\u5546\u4e1a\u8d3f\u8d42\u5211\u4e8b\u6848\u4ef6\u9002\u7528\u6cd5\u5f8b\u82e5\u5e72\u95ee\u9898\u7684\u610f\u89c1 ) released by the spc and the spp on november 20 , 2008 , art . 9 .\nthis practice has been changed since the new trademark law came into effect in 2001 . the new law relaxed the distinctiveness requirement . not only inherently distinctive marks can be registered . under article 11 of the statute , if a descriptive mark gains distinctiveness through use and can readily identify the origin of the goods it designates , it can be registered . while descriptive marks still have certain difficulties to be registered , it is not impossible now .\nthe intellectual property team focuses on legal matters ranging from patents , trademarks , copyrights through trade secrets to competition law . the team could also provide clients with full - range ip protection system and other custom - made ip solutions .\npursuant to article 57 of the trademark law , trademark registrant or interested party can request courts to issue an injunctive order to stop the infringer from infringing his trademark and from concealing or destroying evidence before she initiates a lawsuit against the alleged infringer . the interpretations of applying law regarding the issues on the pre - litigation injunction and preservation of evidences in trademark infringement ( the \u201cnterpretations\u201d , issued by the people\u2019 supreme court in early 2002 , specifically provides the procedure .\nsecondly , if the statutory damages cannot stop the forging action , the criminal law specifically provides for a criminal offense of counterfeiting trademark offense . this criminal offense , together with the statutory damages , can effectively retreat most trademark forging .\nin 2003 , the chinese customs authority received 1 , 240 applications for recording intellectual property rights and approved 1 , 353 applications , including those filed in 2002 . meanwhile , customs offices across the country seized infringing products in 756 cases , including 9 involving imported goods and 747 involving exported goods . among them , 741 ( 98 % ) involved trademark infringement in the amount of rmb 66 , 930 , 000 yuan . as a powerful means , the custom protection is widely used to prevent illegal counterfeits to be imported into or exported from\ndeheng enjoys a good reputation and an outstanding track record . thanks to the stable and experienced team with hard working and creative members . their top quality service and outstanding achievements in issuance of securities , listings , securities investment funds and industrial investment funds have won them a wide range of first rate clients , including but not limited to china three gorges project corporation , china yangtze power , datang group , huaneng group , china railway construction corporation , agricultural bank of china and citic securities etc . covering\n4 see opinion on several issues concerning the application of the law in the handling of criminal smuggling cases ( \u5173\u4e8e\u529e\u7406\u8d70\u79c1\u5211\u4e8b\u6848\u4ef6\u9002\u7528\u6cd5\u5f8b\u82e5\u5e72\u95ee\u9898\u7684\u610f\u89c1 ) released by the spc , the spp and the general administration of customs on july 8 , 2002 , sec . 21 .\n\u201ca significant obstacle in the deal was the fact that autohome\u2019s management , backed by three private equity funds , made an offer to take autohome private immediately after the announcement of ping an\u2019s acquisition of the telstra stake , \u201d says paul hastings . according to the law firm , autohome\u2019s management also tried to further challenge the ping an / telstra deal by instituting a lawsuit against the parties . paul hastings and zhong lun law firm helped ping an navigate these headwinds and successfully closed the acquisition .\nthe supreme court of india in the case of lalita kumari versus govt . of u . p . & ors . has propounded the principles and law relating to registration of f . i . r . ( first information report ) as under :\nthe law firm also notes that the participation of the collective capital from local villages into the new - type urbanization project was another highlight . it enabled local people to share the fruits of the urbanization and ease the difficulties with demolition and relocation .\nthe applicant , water solutions ( hong kong ) , filed an application with the shenzhen intermediate people\u2019s court requesting the court to affirm the validity of the arbitration clause in the manufacturing and supply agreement signed with the respondent , tall & stout industrial corporation ( shenzhen ) , on 11 september 2007 . according to the provisions of article 18 of the prc law on the application of laws for foreign - related civil relations , the parties agreed to apply the california law in the case of arbitration .\nin october 2002 , the people ? s supreme court issued the most important judicial interpretation in trials of trademark cases - several provisions on the issues relating to application of law to adjudication of trademark civil disputes ( ? supreme court trademark trial provisions ? ) .\nto use urltoken you must be : eighteen ( 18 ) years old or over ; legally capable of entering into binding contracts ; and not in any way prohibited by the applicable law to enter into these terms in the jurisdiction which you are currently located .\n7 while there are clear cases of individual perpetrators receiving mitigated sentences for voluntarily confessing , such as probation rather than imprisonment , because prc law does not provide specific monetary penalties for corporate actors , it is difficult to assess whether corporate fines reflect similar reductions .\nin addition , article 25 of the trademark law provides the \u201cational priority\u201d an analogue of the national priority in the patent law , for the trademark applicant . it reads , ? where a trademark is first used for goods in an international exhibition sponsored or recognized by the chinese government , the applicant for the registration of the trademark may enjoy the right of priority within six months from the date of exhibition of the goods . ? different with the international priority , the national priority is aimed to protect domestic brands rather than foreign marks .\naccording to kwm , reinsurance contracts are signed between specialized insurance companies , and compared with common commercial contracts the signing of reinsurance contracts requires more practical skills and expertise . however , china\u2019s insurance law and relevant judicial interpretations contain no rules governing the conditions for establishing reinsurance contracts .\nrevised its trademark law for the second time , to fulfill its obligations under the trade - related aspects of intellectual property rights ( trips ) agreement of the world trade organization ( wto ) ; the state council accordingly revised the trademark implementing regulations for the third time in 2002 .\nthe law firm says the court in this case interpreted the parties\u2019 real intention expressed in the process of entering into the contract based on their demonstration of the business and industrial practices , and had decided on whether the reinsurance contract was established by applying the principle of good faith .\nbefore the statute came into force , there was no apparent law applicable to the reverse passing - off cases . a famous case in 1994 \u201cfengye\u201d vs . \u201ccrocodile , \u201d triggered the creation of this statute . in this case , plaintiff beijing attire inc . , an attire producer in\nzhong lun law firm assisted the republic of poland in the establishment of the programme and the first phase of the issuance , which included drafting and reviewing application documents , issuing legal opinions , discussion with the national association of financial market institutional investors , and closing of the first phase .\nunder the legal environment and regulatory systems of an advanced economy , the chinese law firm gathered various types of information concerning white rock and relevant companies through sound due diligence . in co - operation with tian yuan , clayton utz conducted due diligence and gave australian legal advice for the project .\nat the start of this 12 - year dispute , the us plaintiffs alleged that the chinese manufacturers had colluded to fix prices of vitamin c exported into the us . in 2013 , a district court found the companies liable for violating us antitrust law and awarded us $ 147 million in damages .\nthis is one of the most significant investments in china\u2019s car - hailing industry , which greatly enhanced the influence of ucar in this booming segment , says han kun . the prc law firm assisted ucar in designing the deal structure , preparing transaction documents , participating in the negotiation process and closing the deal .\nprofessor huang has published works on competition law extensively in both chinese and english , and has been entrusted by various prc government bodies , as well as international organizations and bar associations , to speak about and conduct research projects on antitrust legislation and enforcement , industrial policy , intellectual property rights , and innovation .\nanti - corruption enforcement efforts in china historically have tended to focus on the recipients of bribery , as evidenced by harsher statutory penalties for bribe takers and the highly publicized prosecution of government officials accused of accepting illicit payments . however , recently issued guidance on prc anti - bribery law places the focus squarely on bribe givers by expanding upon existing sentencing thresholds and creating new incentives for voluntary disclosure . whether or not to bring potential violations of anti - bribery law to the attention of regulators is a complex decision in any jurisdiction . for foreign companies operating in china , the new guidance will serve as an important factor in that calculus .\nin september 2016 , the us court of appeals for the second circuit vacated the district court\u2019s judgment against the chinese defendants , holding that the case should have been dismissed after mofcom filed a formal statement in the district court asserting that prc law required defendants to set prices and reduce quantities of vitamin c sold abroad .\nfor the first time , the interpretation expressly applies the concept of voluntary confession to corporate bribe givers . voluntary confession ( \u81ea\u9996 ) is defined under the prc criminal law as the act of voluntarily delivering oneself up to justice and truthfully confessing one ' s crime after its commission . 3 voluntary confession by an individual is a common concept under the prc criminal law . voluntary confession by a corporate perpetrator , however , is a comparatively new concept . first introduced in a 2002 judicial interpretation on smuggling , 4 it was subsequently extended to crimes committed in the course of performing an official duty ( including acceptance of bribes ) in 2009 . 5\nserved as pakistan and prc counsel to the lenders , respectively . moshin tayebaly & co was pakistan counsel to the lenders and sponsors . riaa barker gillette and lincoln\u2019s law chamber acted as pakistan counsel to the sponsors . pinsent masons advised china machinery engineering corporation and other sponsors . haidermota bnr & co was pakistani counsel and anjarwalla\nalb\u2019s annual list of the largest law firms in asia highlights the biggest in each jurisdiction , as well as those with the most lawyers across the region . in indonesia , lubis ganie surowidjojo moves up the list , while kim & chang continues to rule the roost in south korea . research by alb ; text by raj gunashekar .\nunder the trademark law , there are two basic ways to calculate the amount of the damages caused by trademark infringement : ( i ) based on the profits of the infringer , or ( ii ) based on the losses suffered by the trademark owner , as a result of the infringement . the losses of the trademark owner include the appropriate expenses for stopping the infringement . the several provisions on the issues relating to application of law to adjudication of trademark civil disputes ( \u201csupreme court trademark trial provisions\u201d ) has more definite provisions regarding this issue . pursuant to its article 13 , trademark holder has the right to choose a method from the two options . undoubtfully , this is a big advantage for the victim of the infringement .\n\u201c king & wood mallesons has a broad range of expertise in m & a , competition law and general corporate matters that allow them to effectively advise us , \u201d says a client . martyn huckerby is \u201cvery commercially minded , responsive and cost competitive\u201d and advised turner broadcasting on chinese broadcasting regulatory issues arising from the $ 85 . 4 billion merger with at & t .\nyes , priority right is a statutory right provided by the chinese trademark law in conformity with the paris convention . articles 24 provides that , any trademark app1icant , who files an application for registration of the same trademark for identica1 goods in china within six months from the date of filing the same application for trademark registration in a foreign country , may enjoy the right of priority , in accordance with any agreement concluded between the people ' s republic of china and the country , or according to the international treaty to which both countries are parties , or on the basis of the principle whereby each acknowledges the right of priority of the other . this right of priority was called ? international priority , ? and first reduced to the law in 2001 .\nyes . item 4 of article 52 was added to the new trademark law as trademark infringement in 2001 , specifically dealt with the ? reverse passing - off ? cases . under this scenario , the infringer does not counterfeit or imitate the registrant ? s mark ; instead , it takes other ? s registered trademark off the goods and replaces the registered trademark with its own mark .\nunder the chinese trademark law , trademark owner or interested party that was infringed may either commence a lawsuit against the infringer , or request the local administrative authority for industry and commerce to handle the matter . the local administrative agency has the right to investigate and dispose . if the agency finds trademark infringement , it may order the alleged infringer to stop infringing immediately . the alleged infringer may , within 15 days from the date of receipt of the notification of the order , institute legal proceedings in the people ' s court in accordance with the chinese administrative procedure law . if , within the said time , such proceedings are not instituted and the order is not complied with , the agency may approach the peop1e ' s court for enforcement of the administrative order .\nropes & gray and tanner de witt acted for kaisa group holdings . harneys advised kaisa group on cayman and bvi law . kirkland & ellis and mourant ozannes advised the ad hoc steering committee of the bonds and convertible bonds issued by kaisa group . clifford chance , mayer brown jsm , and o\u2019melveny & myers acted for the creditors and certain trustees . walkers acted for bondholders of kaisa group .\nking & wood mallesons has prominent lawyers robert chen , christine chen and armstrong chen . robert chen has a strong focus on advising foreign banks on daily operations in china , regulations on their new products and business expansion . christine chen is known for her expertise in overseas securities offerings and cross - border m & a regulations . armstrong chen has extensive knowledge of chinese law and regulations in the banking industry .\nthere are two noteworthy points about this kind of infringement . the first is how to decide plaintiff\u2019s damages . in most cases , it is hard to calculate the profit losses of plaintiff caused by the infringement . under the new trademark law , the damages can also be calculated based on the illegal gains of the defendant from the infringement . however , the gains of the defendant who forges the trademark devices are usually much less than the illegal gains of the infringers who manufacture or sell the counterfeiting products . thus it may be unfair to the trademark registrant to adopt the latter method . fortunately , the new trademark law provides statutory damages under which the device forger can be ordered to pay damages up to rmb 500 , 000 . in many cases , this is a sufficient number to compensate the registrant ? s damages .\nprofessional indemnity insurance is now compulsory for lawyers practising in certain areas of the prc , such as shanghai . the result of further cases such as this may well be to prompt the government to expand the scope of compulsory insurance , or to prompt prc law firms to take out voluntary professional indemnity cover , or both . the fact of the should therefore improve the prospects for insurers marketing professional indemnity insurance in china .\nking & wood mallesons is a go - to firm for many international corporates needing prc counsel . \u201cwe chose king & wood mallesons because it is a law firm with strong prc knowledge , \u201d says a client . another adds : \u201cwe have avoided many risks because of their service . \u201d yi zhang advised china pacific life insurance on its rmb2 billion strategic cooperation with baidu to form an insurance company and private fund .\nthe interpretation adopts the prc criminal law ' s threshold of rmb10 , 000 for individual bribes to state personnel as the floor for criminal liability . 13 it proceeds to clarify what range of payments constitutes a\nserious case\n( \u60c5\u8282\u4e25\u91cd ) , 14\nvery serious case\n( \u60c5\u8282\u7279\u522b\u4e25\u91cd ) 15 and a\nmajor loss to the national interest\n( \u4f7f\u56fd\u5bb6\u5229\u76ca\u906d\u53d7\u91cd\u5927\u635f\u5931 ) , 16 as well as the penalties associated with each .\nin the area of antitrust and competition , mr . ding has advised clients in : internet ; telecommunications ; chemical ; pharmaceutical ; food and beverages ; cement ; machinery ; automobile ; auto parts ; luxury ; electrical appliances ; finance ; and retail industries on their m & a agreements , distribution agreements , business models under the anti - monopoly law . he has advised clients on several antitrust litigations and antimonopoly investigations . mr . ding has advised clients to establish the antitrust compliance programme and guidelines and conducted antitrust audit , provided antitrust training for multinational companies and the state owned enterprises . he has participated in the evaluation and coordination of a global merger filing and provided merger filing services before the mofcom . he is the co - author of a cch book \u2013 china anti - monopoly law guide , and the author of china chapter of iclg competition litigation 2014 .\nbesides the judicial relief for trademark protection , the trademark owner may also enjoy administrative remedy , which includes administrative enforcement and custom protection . this dual protection model of judicial relief and administrative relief for trademark is the most noteworthy characteristic of chinese trademark enforcement system . pursuant to trademark law , article 53 , the trademark registrant or interested party may request the administrative authority for industry and commerce for disposition , in case that trademark infringement occurs .\nwhile the enhanced sentencing thresholds are likely to have little impact on the daily operations of foreign companies in china , the prospect of a reduced sentence in exchange for voluntary disclosure is noteworthy . although technically speaking , corporate entities have no affirmative duty under prc law to disclose knowledge of bribery , the guidance offered by the interpretation should influence how corporate representatives of multinationals weigh their options in determining when and whether to proactively disclose compliance issues to regulators .\ndahui says china\u2019s labour law was enacted by applying the principle of protecting the rights of workers and , in arbitration and judicial practice , labour arbitration committees and courts also tend to protect the rights of workers for social harmony and other considerations . in this case , however , both the labour arbitration committee and the court of first instance ordered the worker to compensate the employer for damages of nearly rmb1 million ( us $ 143 , 000 ) .\nbefore 2001 , descriptive marks were strictly prohibited from registration . only inherently distinctive marks , i . e . , fancy , arbitrary or suggestive marks could be registered . even if a descriptive trademark has gained a secondary meaning after using over a certain period , it could not be registered under the old law , for its lack of the distinctiveness , such as american airline . as a result , although many well - known marks started enjoying protection in\nsihua tech focuses on cdn technology . during the period when it was waiting for the approval of its listing application , it received an infringement letter from the troll company\u2019s lawyer , which alleged that sihua tech might have infringed its 28 patents , for which it had the exclusive right . the letter was also copied to the sponsor and law firm that sihua tech had engaged for the purpose of its listing , thus creating an obstacle for sihua\u2019s listing .\nyes . articles 57 and 58 of the chinese trademark law provide trademark holders a powerful weapon to stop the infringer from continuing infringing while the lawsuit is not initiated yet and to preserve the evidences before the defendants have the opportunity to conceal or destroy them . this procedure , called \u201cre - litigation injunction and preservation of evidence , \u201d s somewhat similar to the american judicial procedure of ex parte action for temporary restraining order ( tro ) or preliminary injunction .\nthe interpretation of the supreme people ' s court and the supreme people ' s procuratorate of several issues concerning the specific application of the law in the handling of criminal bribe - giving cases ( \u6700\u9ad8\u4eba\u6c11\u6cd5\u9662\u3001\u6700\u9ad8\u4eba\u6c11\u68c0\u5bdf\u9662\u5173\u4e8e\u529e\u7406\u884c\u8d3f\u5211\u4e8b\u6848\u4ef6\u5177\u4f53\u5e94\u7528\u6cd5\u5f8b\u82e5\u5e72\u95ee\u9898\u7684\u89e3\u91ca ) ( the\ninterpretation\n) 1 came into force on january 1 , 2013 . adopted by china ' s highest court , the supreme people ' s court (\nspc\n) , on may 14 , 2012 , and its highest prosecutorial organ , the supreme people ' s procuratorate (\nspp\n) , on august 21 , 2012 , the interpretation is equivalent to law . on multiple occasions , the spc and the spp have jointly issued guidance regarding bribery - related crimes , such as the 2007 interpretation on the receipt of bribes by state personnel ( defined below ) , and the 2008 interpretation on commercial bribery . these documents provide significant insight into how chinese regulators interpret key principles of anti - bribery laws . provisions of note in the interpretation include the following .\nthis ipo was significant and required cutting - edge practice and extensive experience from participating law firms . six cornerstone investors were introduced in the listing . they jointly subscribed approximately 6 . 77 billion offer shares and additional offer shares valued at us $ 1 . 55 billion . psbc\u2019s ipo comprised a total of 12 . 1 billion h shares issued globally , priced at hk $ 4 . 76 per h share . the net value raised through the ipo was approximately hk $ 56 . 6 billion .\nin rare cases , the exhaustion doctrine ( i . e . the \u201cfirst sale\u201d ) and the prior use of the mark as trade name can also be defenses . while the chinese trademark law does not explicitly provide the exhaustion doctrine , it is a doctrine commonly accepted by chinese courts . under the doctrine , once the registrant sold its trademarked goods , its trademark right on the sold goods is exhausted and it cannot prohibit others to sell that trademarked goods unless a contract between the parties otherwise provides .\non 31 august 2001 , final judgment was given by the higher people\u2019s court of shanghai . the court found that jianwei law office had not only failed to give proper advice to its client but also participated in the drafting of the illegal contracts . this meant there were obvious defects in the legal service provided by the firm , in breach of the terms of their contract with their clients regarding the legality and validity of all contracts and documentation . the court awarded damages against the firm of rmb2 . 4 million .\nunder prc law , if a corporate entity is convicted of paying a bribe , it will be subject to criminal fines . in addition , individuals in positions of corporate authority ( such as the legal representative or general manager ) , as well as the perpetrators themselves , may be subject to criminal detention or imprisonment , depending on the severity of the crime . while examples of company representatives receiving leniency after voluntarily confessing are publicly available , 6 the interpretation marks the first time that this practice has been codified . 7\nsection 7 of the current criminal law , named as ? the crimes of infringing intellectual property rights ? , provides for three trademark infringement offenses in articles 213 , 214 , and 215 . where the offender passes off other person ? s trademark , or forges or sells forged other person ? s trademark , and the offense of passing off or forging is ? serious , ? the offender shall be sentenced to a fixed term of imprisonment of not more than three years , and / or a fine ; if the offense is extremely serious , the offender may face up to seven years imprisonment . article 214 provides that where the offender knowingly and willfully sells counterfeiting goods in a huge volume , he shall be sentenced to a fixed term of imprisonment of no less than three years but no more than seven years , and / or a fine . article 59 of the trademark law also provides that where any person \u201cpasses off the trademark of another person as his own\u201d and \u201cthe infringement constitutes a crime , \u201d he shall be prosecuted for criminal liability .\nthe developer , unable to repay the huge sums ordered , sued jianwei law office . on 9 march 2001 , the first intermediate people\u2019s court of shanghai held that the firm had knowledge of the illegal operation of the developer , but failed to stop it , causing economic loss . the court thus adjudged that the firm return their legal costs of rmb400 , 000 to the developer , and pay compensation of rmb2 , 000 , 000 . both parties appealed , the developer contesting the amount awarded and the firm trying to overturn the judgment on liability .\n, the mark must meet some substantial requirement . first , the mark itself must be distinctive and be able to distinguish the source of the goods . merely descriptive marks cannot be registered . . pursuant to articles 9 and 11 of the trademark law , generic names , designs or models of the goods , and the terms having direct reference to the quality , main raw materials , function , use , weight , quantity or other features of the goods cannot be registered . as a result , all generic marks and most descriptive marks cannot be registered . because there is no supplemental register in\nyes . the new enacted chinese trademark law first expands the scope of registerable trademark to include collective marks and certificate mark . the new statute treats registered collective marks and certificate marks equally as trademarks and service marks . in addition , it explicitly provides that geographical indications can be registered as certificate marks , in accordance with the requirement of the trips . up to july 2004 , over 300 chinese geographical indications were registered as certificate marks with the trademark office , including some famous ones like maotai ( on wine ) , longjing ( on tea ) , panjin ( on rice ) , daxing ( on watermelon ) , etc .\npursuant to article 13 of the new trademark law , one may not use or register other ? s unregistered well - known mark ( or the similar or its translation ) on identical or similar goods if it is likely to cause confusion ; nor can she use or register other ? s registered well - known mark ( or the similar or its translation ) on different or dissimilar goods if it causes public confusion and is likely to injure the interests of well - known mark owner . the latter prohibition , in essence , is a kind of anti - dilution trademark protection , which is similar to the ftda of the lanham act of the\ndetermined that the use of changhong was fair use . because there is no explicit \u201cfair use\u201d provision in the trademark law , the court reached its conclusion on various grounds . the first is that the major part of the plaintiff ? s mark ? chdtv ? , i . e . the last four letters ? hdtv ? , is the generic name of highly density television set . secondly , the plaintiff ? s mark is not entitled to strong protection for its lack of distinctiveness . due to its short history of being used ( since 2003 ) , the mark did not gain distinctiveness and thus is not entitled to strong protection . finally , defendant\u2019s devices hdtv did not resemble the plaintiff\u2019s mark chdtv ."]}
{"id": 55296, "summary": [{"text": "austins was a department store in the diamond area of derry in northern ireland .", "topic": 7}, {"text": "the store was established in 1830 and , until 2016 , remained standing as the world 's oldest independent department store .", "topic": 7}, {"text": "the building measures 25,000 square feet ( 2,300 m \u00b2 ) and is five stories high , with an edwardian-style baroque exterior built in 1906 by ma robinson after the original building was destroyed by fire .", "topic": 19}, {"text": "the austins department store building in the diamond was owned by the city hotel group , but the actual retail operation was leased to hassonzender , which went into liquidation .", "topic": 39}, {"text": "the department store closed its doors to staff and the public without warning on 8 march 2016 .", "topic": 7}, {"text": "the liquidators state that the unforeseen costs of dealing with asbestos , and the disruption to trading this would have entailed , proved to be a stumbling block to attracting investment and this led to the sudden closure .", "topic": 27}, {"text": "derry city council officials raised the issue of dealing with the asbestos following the introduction of new regulations , in the spring of 2015 . ", "topic": 28}], "title": "austins ( department store )", "paragraphs": ["austins department store , newton abbot : hours , address , austins department store reviews : 4 . 5 / 5\naustins was founded in 1830 and was the world ' s oldest independent department store .\naustins department store which opened in derry almost two centuries ago has closed with the loss of 53 jobs .\nshutters down on the austins department store in derry which went into liquidation on tuesday morning . picture by margaret mclaughlin\nrecently visited austins department store and was unimpressed with the attitude and unwelcoming response from the staff . i think austins has lost its way a little .\nfifty - three staff lost their jobs at austins department store in londonderry , which has been open for almost two centuries .\naustins of the diamond ireland\u2019s oldest department store has closed its doors this morning with 53 staff being told they have lost their jobs .\nsdlp party leader and mla colum eastwood said : \u201caustins is the world\u2019s oldest independent department store and an iconic city centre landmark in derry .\na light projection entitled voyage on austins department store in derry as part of the lumiere festival in 2013 . picture by niall carson , press association\nthe londonderry department store austins , one of the oldest in europe , has closed its doors to the public after the company went into liquidation .\ngreat little department store set across a number of locations in central newton abbot . in . . .\nthis is an excellent department store . so often i have trailed round exeter looking for a special . . .\none of europe ' s oldest department stores , austins , in the centre of londonderry , has gone into liquidation .\nthe austins department store building in the diamond is currently owned by the city hotel group , but the actual retail operation was leased to hassonzender , which has now gone into liquidation .\naustins is really the only big department store in newton abbot . a beautiful old architectural building with lots of attached town history . it is right in the centre and is typical of old department stores everywhere . lots of different departments and worth a stroll around .\nhe department store , which opened in derry in 1830 , had been one of the oldest operating in europe until it closed .\nmr cooper said : \u201ci am sorry to hear the news today that austin\u2019s department store is to close given the history of the shop .\naustin\u2019s closed its doors in march 2016 after the company operating the department store went into administration , with the loss of over 50 jobs .\n\u201ctraditional department stores have had difficulty in surviving . this is not unique to austins or to derry . department stores have been closing right across great britain and ireland . it is a sector that has struggled to survive modern retailing trends .\ngreat little department store set across a number of locations in central newton abbot . in general , na is very poor for shopping ( as is torquay - go to exeter , totnes or plymouth instead ) , but austins does have some good quality brands in store - white . . .\na department store that survived the great irish famine , two world wars , the partition of the island and the ulster troubles has finally closed after 186 years of trading .\nsinn f\u00e9in councillor mickey cooper has said that he is both shocked and saddened to hear that austin department store in derry is to close and added that the staff must get their full entitlements .\nnice caf\u00e9 with friendly staff in the ladies section of this department store , there is a separate housewares and gentleman ' s sections , with a wide choice of product at very good prices .\naustins men ' s wear department made my shopping experience with my partner and his son and his dad a real treat ! i simply sat whilst they browsed themselves . found the exact items they were looking for . great store right in the middle of our town . a . . .\nthe only store in town with different shops for furniture as well as the main store . lots of concessions . good value cafe - we really enjoyed the cream teas !\nthe letter said all involved in austins had \u201cdone their very best\u201d to save the landmark derry store - which requires major investment to the internal structure of the building to no avail .\nthe journal has seen documents from mccambridge duffy insolvency practitioners pertaining to the liquidation of the company which ran the austins store and the issues that led to its closure in march with the loss of 53 jobs .\nthe store , in derry\u2019s diamond , did not open for business this morning and shutters remain down .\nhassonzender was incorporated on september 19 , 2014 , and began trading from austins several weeks later on november 5th .\nlondonderry chamber of commerce chief executive sinead mclaughlin added : \u201cit is terribly sad news that austins has closed its doors . we will all wish that action can be taken to save a business that is an icon for derry . we wish everyone involved in the store well and we know how committed austins\u2019 staff are to the business .\n\u201cthe failure of the executive to properly invest in the west has left a legacy of economic stagnation and the impact of this has been felt by the staff of austins today . the closure of austins is sorely symbolic of this failure . \u201d\na projection , voyage , on austins in derry as part of the 2013 lumiere festival . photograph : niall carson / pa\n, this shop has really thought about what they stock , all ages , trends and fun . something for everyone , baby gifts to a whole department\naustins was established in 1830 , predating harrods of london by 15 years and macy ' s of new york by 25 years .\nthis is an excellent department store . so often i have trailed round exeter looking for a special outfit only to be disappointed but then i fall back on austin ' s in my home town and wondered why i bothered looking anywhere else . traditional service but modernised . . .\naustins predated harrods of london by 15 years and macy ' s of new york by 25 years . it sold fashion and gifts .\nped us with every detail . great customer service and an asset to your store . thank you for today . would definitely\ndid you know we have a large selection of kipling handbags available ? located on the ground floor of the fashion store .\nthe documents show that sales within the department store had actually risen by almost 7 % in the months prior to its closure , but that the unforeseen costs of dealing with asbestos , and the disruption to trading this would have entailed , proved to be a stumbling block to attracting investment .\n\u201ca struggling economy will always result in a struggling retail sector . derry\u2019s economy is struggling and the sudden closure of austins is testament to that .\ni have been informed that austins in londonderry has closed its doors today after a meeting with staff this morning . a blow to the city .\nit ' s no secret that retailers of many guises have had difficulties down through the years and austins was not immune in experiencing that .\na struggling economy will always result in a struggling retail sector . derry ' s economy is struggling and the sudden closure of austins is testament to that .\nthe surprise move had not been announced to the store ' s 53 staff who were told in a meeting on tuesday that they had lost their jobs .\n\u201caustin\u2019s is the oldest independent departmental store in the world and has graced the diamond in derry since 1830 so it is sad that its doors have closed today .\nshe said workers weretold the news on tuesday morning and it had come as a shock . the store had been in receivership but had been trying to remodel itself .\nd having to call for help each time while the staff were tidying shelves . she left feeling upset and wondering if she ' d done something wrong ! not good this time austins .\naustins has been at the heart of this city , the historic centre , and is a landmark building . there is a vacuum that we need to consider how to fill .\nthe failure of the executive to properly invest in the west has left a legacy of economic stagnation and the impact of this has been felt by the staff of austins today .\nshe said workers were just told the news this morning and it had come as a shock . the store had been in receivership but had been trying to remodel itself .\nstaff were handed letters from the stores owners describing today as a \u201cvery sad day\u201d and saying the recovering had not been strong enough to keep the store trading in \u201cdifficult times\u201d .\ndup mla gary middleton told the \u2018journal\u2019 that staff had been called to a meeting this morning to be told the store would cease trading with immediate effect and that their p45s were being prepared .\n\u201cinitial estimates suggested at least \u00a3150 , 000 to \u00a3200 , 000 would have been required in year one , primarily to restock the store , \u201d the report states . in the spring of 2015 , meetings were taking place with a firm specialising in matching company buyers and sellers and meetings with other store operators across the north who might be interested in \u201cinvestment or straight acquisition . \u201d .\naustins in derry\u2019s diamond shopping district has gone into liquidation with the loss of 53 jobs . the shop in the city centre was opened by thomas austin in 1830 and is thought to have been one of the oldest in the world , launching before harrods in london and macy\u2019s in new york .\nwe were in this store shopping and decided to have a snack . the scones looked very appetizing . although tasty they were unfortunately very crumbly , so as soon as you tried to put any butter on them they just broke up ; such a shame . tea and . . .\n\u201caustins is a landmark building in our city and to see its doors close marks a very sad day for us all . our thoughts most first and foremost be with the people who were told this morning they are out of work and we must do all we can to support them in the coming days . \u201d\n\u201ci think it is now incumbent upon all the city stakeholders to look at the viability of our city centre . traditional retailing is being challenged between out - of - town centres , the euro and online trading , \u201d she said . \u201caustins has been at the heart of this city , the historic centre , and is a landmark building . there is a vacuum that we need to consider how to fill . \u201d\nin november 2014 the business was sold to the city hotel group but trading side of the store was bought by hassonzender ltd . a statement from the city hotel group said on tuesday : \u201cwe would point out that the city hotel group have no involvement in the trading business conducted by hassonzender ltd . we were not consulted about , nor did we have any notice of this closure . \u201d\n\u201cthat said , the difficulties faced by austins underline the need for greater action to be taken by our politicians and other policy makers to protect and nurture our city centres . the city centre is the hub of our retailing sector , but it is also much more important than that . it is both an economic and social centre for our society . action is therefore essential to ensure that it survives and thrives , despite modern retailing challenges such as the internet and out of town shopping centres . \u201d\nmr middleton described the news as a \u201cdevastating blow for the city and especially for the staff members who yesterday had a job and were this morning given the news that they their jobs are gone .\n\u201cnews that it has ceased trading is a shock to local retailing and our thoughts are with the staff affected by its closure . i will immediately be in contact with all relevant authorities to ensure that the staff are given all the support and help they require as they come to terms with today\u2019s news and as they begin the search for new employment .\n\u201cit is important that the needs of the 53 staff remain a priority and that they get all their entitlements paid in full .\n\u201cthe famous building that is synonymous with derry need to remain a viable concern and i hope that the liquidators find a new tenant . \u201d\na potential \u00a3130 , 000 bill to tackle asbestos within the austin\u2019s building in derry had proved a major factor in the company going into liquidation , the \u2018journal\u2019 can reveal .\nderry city council officials raised the issue of dealing with the asbestos following the introduction of new regulations , in the spring of 2015 .\nthe journal has been told that the liquidator were still at the early stage of their investigation into the reasons for the demise of the company .\na report seen by the journal however states : \u201cas part of the policy of best practice , the company commissioned a full survey of the property and then passed the findings to the landlord , the city hotel group ( chg ) . however the chg insisted that the matter be dealt with by hassonzender - a position that was to pose major problems for the company\u2019s ability to move forward .\n\u201cfor seven months , from april to november , this one single issue was to undermine all the company\u2019s future planning . for potential investors , this issue was always going to be a problem as it was estimated that the cost of the asbestos removal would be in the order of \u00a3130 , 000 . \u201c\nin a statement to the \u2018journal\u2019 , a spokesman for the city hotel group said : \u201cthe city hotel group had no knowledge of any asbestos related issues until it was notified by the tenant hassonzender ltd in march 2015 .\n\u201clegal opinion was obtained by the city hotel group which confirmed this was the responsibility of the tenant hassonzender under the terms of the building lease .\n\u201cthe city hotel group were not involved in the discussions with potential investors . \u201d\nthe documents state the objective of the new company was to \u201cpreserve the business going forward along with the 50 or so jobs . \u201d\nit was around this time that the asbestos issue was raised . in november , 2015 the company director met with mccambridge - duffy , and without any real investment being secured , it was agreed the company could not trade beyond christmas . however , a \u201cturnaround specialist\u201d was engaged who indicated that there would be investor interest but that the lease with the city hotel group would require \u201csubstantial amendments . \u201d\nmeetings were held in mid - february to address this but , the report states , \u201cno progress on the vital issues was made\u201d and the decision was taken to place the company into a creditors\u2019 voluntary liquidation .\na spokesman for mccambridge - duffy said that the liquidator of hassonzender ltd . was appointed on march 8 , 2016 . he said : \u201ca liquidator has a statutory obligation to investigate the reasons for the demise of a company and in this case these investigations are at an early stage . it would not be appropriate to make any comment on the matters raised at this stage . \u201d\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nyou can be assured that purchasing from our website is safe . all card transactions are processed securely by sagepay .\nprovided such good service for my friend visiting from 400 miles away that she waited until she came again to get more . this year though she was very disappoint\ne staff were not busy with other customers but couldn ' t seem able or willing to stay and help while she tried sets on . this meant she felt embarrasse\njust bought a set of suits for my wedding . excellent service and value for money . we are both really pleased and a big thank you to paul who helped us through the whole process .\ntoday with my husband to be to look for suits for our big day . the gentleman mark who served us was lovely and a great help . he was very accommodat\non saturday afternoon i came in and had my makeup done on the benefit counter . marnie was amazing ! so approachab\nle and friendly . my eyes looked amazing for a night out . she ' s so attentive and have an\nhonest opinion when a colour ect didn ' t suit me . fire truck red lips aren ' t for me ! my makeup lasted all evening and i love the new products i purchased !\ns really friendly and helpful and told me it ' s usually 1st class post and the game arrived the next day in super condition .\nin the south west , if not the south of england . a huge range of selection of toys at very good prices . staff go out of their way to ensure you get exactly what you\nreally pleased to see you don ' t open on boxing day - if you can do it why can ' t all the big stores . so well done .\n. if you are buying a suit ask for paul - really knows his business . he was so helpful and gave great advice . we will definitely\nexcellent service when dealing with changing bra sizes by post . thank you for the stress free experience\nsinead mclaughlin , chief executive of the londonderry chamber of commerce , said : \u201cat one stage it was the city centre and very much the heart of people\u2019s purchasing , and that has changed . \u201d\nshe added : \u201cit has had a number of very difficult trading years . the city centre has rejigged itself but it has had challenging times with competition from the multinationals . \u201d\nderry born sdlp leader and member of the stormont assembly colum eastwood said : \u201cthis shocking news again shows just how important it is to promote and protect our city and town centres as retailing hubs . a thriving centre creates a vibrancy and football which is turn attracts more businesses . we should be doing everything in our power to make city centres more attractive to retailers . \u201d\nthe chief executive of the northern ireland independent retail trade association , glynn roberts , added : \u201cthis is truly dreadful news that one of oldest independent retailers in europe is to close its doors after 186 years of trading in londonderry . this is not just a loss for derry , but to northern ireland\u2019s independent retail sector as whole . \u201d\n\u00a9 2018 guardian news and media limited or its affiliated companies . all rights reserved .\nsinead mclaughlin , chief executive of the londonderry chamber of commerce , said :\nat one stage it was the city centre and very much the heart of people ' s purchasing and that has changed .\nthe landmark business opened in 1830 , the cusp of the victorian era , when thomas austin established a drapery shop in the corner of the diamond .\nit blossomed in an age of prosperity to include household names and survived the troubles which tore the heart out of the city .\na roof - top restaurant and vendors of homeware and cutlery operated from the building .\nthe company posted significant losses in recent years amid fierce competition from out - of - town and online retailers .\nms mclaughlin added :\nit has had a number of very difficult trading years . the city centre has rejigged itself but it has had challenging times with competition from the multinationals .\ni think it is now incumbent upon all the city stakeholders to look at the viability of our city centre . traditional retailing is being challenged between out - of - town centres , the euro and online trading .\ndup assembly member gary middleton said workers were devastated after being called to a meeting first thing on tuesday morning .\nit is a big blow . those 53 staff are unemployed . it is devastating right across the city .\nwe noticed that you ' re using an unsupported browser . the tripadvisor website may not display properly . we support the following browsers :\ncoffee out of a machine and tasteless . both scones ( plain and cheese ) were stale . coffee shop was clean and tables cleaned as soon as people left . won\u2019t return .\nmany thanks for taking the trouble to comment on your recent visit to our coffee shop , and we are very sorry that you had a poor coffee break with us . we have a variety of coffee strengths available from our melitta bean to cup coffee . . .\n. . . . . on a sunny bank holiday alone in newton abbot ( while my husband attended a business meeting ) , i wandered through the small town of newton abbot , almost all the shops were closed , and after having wandered round waterstones and bought a couple of books i . . .\nnote : your question will be posted publicly on the questions & answers page .\n* tripadvisor llc is not a booking agent and does not charge any service fees to users of our site . . . (\ntripadvisor llc is not responsible for content on external web sites . taxes , fees not included for deals content .\nan application to restore and refurbish derry\u2019s historic austin\u2019s building has been lodged with planners .\nthe agent behind the plans has confirmed to the \u2018journal\u2019 that there is now interest from a single retailer to take over the building .\npaul durnien , project manager , said they planned to restore the building to its former glory , both internally and externally .\nthe application on behalf of the austin\u2019s regeneration trust limited , is for the \u201crefurbishment and restoration of a vacant listed building with proposed new rear extension to upper floors\u201d .\nthe ground floor dual fronted shop front to be re - designed with tradition materials , with corrective work to fa\u00e7ade , retaining all elements of the ornate building .\nthe application also proposes a change of use from fourth floor offices to retail floor space .\nmr durnien from durniern surveyors , who have also said been involved in several other large scale regeneration projects in the same area , they hoped to get through the planning stage by the end of the summer .\n\u201cthis will be a real catalyst for the diamond area and a single destination retailer for that area , \u201d he said .\n\u201cwe want to restore the building\u2019s facade back to what they were and internally reinstate the big feature staircase . we want to bring it back to its former glory . \u201d\nwork at the building is due to start as soon as approval is secured , and are expected to take between six and nine months to complete , and the building could potentially be reopened early next year .\n\u201cthis would involve quite a number of jobs in construction and full and part - time jobs whenever it is in operation , \u201d he said .\nresponding to the confirmation that an application has been received , sdlp group leader on derry and strabane district council , martin reilly , said : \u201ci am glad that the beautiful fa\u00e7ade of austin\u2019s is to be retained and hope that this new application will be a positive development for our city centre . \u201d\nthe company had posted significant losses in recent years amid fierce competition from out - of - town and online retailers .\nin november 2014 , the building was sold to city hotel group , while the trading side of the business was conducted by hassonzender ltd .\nin a statement , city hotel group said they had not been notified of the closure .\nit is with regret that the directors of the city hotel have learned from media reports of the closure of the business operated by the trading company known as hassonzender ltd ,\nthe statement said .\ncity hotel group said it had not been consulted and received no notice of the closure .\nby using this site , you agree we can set and use cookies . for more details of these cookies and how to disable them , see our cookie policy .\ndup assembly member gary middleton said workers were devastated after being called to a meeting first thing this morning .\nplans for the removal of wood from a controversial bonfire in east belfast appear to have been put on hold despite safety concerns from local residents .\nmary lou mcdonald has said that ireland must not become collateral damage amid the \u201ctory civil war over brexit\u201d .\nby alan erwin a man accused of inflicting multiple wounds to a stab victim may rely on vertigo in a bid to prove no intent was involved , the high court heard today .\nthe resignation of two british cabinet ministers are matters for the prime minster theresa may , a spokesperson for the taoiseach has said .\nwe ' re in state of disbelief . . it doesn ' t seem real : dunlop family left in shock as . . .\npsni watch bonfire rebuilt next to electricity sub - station - threat to thousands of . . .\nwilliam dunlop : lindy mcdowell : god help louise as she buries son after burying a . . .\nfifty - three staff were told at a meeting on tuesday that they had lost their jobs .\nin november 2014 , the building was sold to the city hotel group . the receiver then sold the trading side of the business .\nin a statement , the group said they were not notified of the closure .\nit is with regret that the directors of the city hotel have learned from media reports of the closure of the business operated by the trading company known as hassonzender ltd .\nwe would point out that the city hotel group have no involvement in the trading business conducted by hassonzender ltd .\nwe were not consulted about , nor did we have any notice of this closure .\nspeaking to bbc radio foyle , ronan duffy , of mccambridge duffy llp , confirmed he had been appointed liquidator of the company .\nit ' s a very sad day for the city and for most of us ,\nhe said .\ni ' m aware they went through some difficulties previously and restructured several years back , but it just hasn ' t proven to be enough .\nstaff are due to meet the liquidators during the week to organise redundancy payments .\nthere was a meeting first thing addressed by management and myself and , as you can imagine , it was fairly emotional ,\nsaid mr duffy .\nit was a shock and it ' s a very painful process for everyone involved .\nwe just want to deal with the employees as a priority and they will get paid by their redundancy payment service ,\nhe said .\nthe foreign secretary quits , telling theresa may\nneedless self - doubt\nis leading to\nsemi - brexit\n."]}
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", "topic": 2}], "title": "indian national bar association", "paragraphs": ["indian national bar association ( inba ) - one of india\u2019s fastest growing voluntary professional association . . . .\ninternship experience @ indian national bar association : online internship as assistant managing . . .\nindian national bar association e - mail : contact @ urltoken ph . : + 91 011 41640706\ninternship @ indian national bar association inba , delhi : not much legal work , . . .\nindian national bar association recognized to summit general council 2018 in taj lands end mumbai . for more :\nindian national bar association recognized to summit general council 2018 in taj lands end mumbai . for more : urltoken\nfrom inba - uk delegation at house of commons . posted by indian national bar association on 6 / 15 / 2016 ( 77 items )\nthe indian national bar association also conducts an online internship programme , throughout the year . the detail s of the same can be found here .\nthe world bank group and the global fight against corruption : sanctions , monitoring , and compliance mentoring panel discussion with leading representatives from the world bank group and outside experts , sponsored by the district of columbia bar association , the indian national bar association , the inter american bar association , and the white collar women\u2019s criminal defense association . date : . . .\nit is a great pride to share with you the news that indian national bar association ( inba ) in association with vanderbilt law school is organising an educational tour for indian law students to u . s . a from september 04 \u2013 14 , 2016 .\ni had applied for the online internship and fortunately , my sample writing was impressive enough to land me this opportunity as an office bearer of the indian national bar association .\nmr . dahiya is a registered patent agent . he is member of bar council of delhi , indian national bar association , asian patent attorneys association ( apaa ) , and is recommended for patent prosecution by iam patent 1000 magazine ( an international publication ) continuously for last two years .\nfrom inba academic tour to u . s . a [ 04 - 13 september , 2016 ] . posted by indian national bar association on 9 / 26 / 2016 ( 60 items )\nindian national bar association delegates ( inba ) , prominent u . s . law firms and iconic india jurist ram jethmalani tackle controversial topics during washington , dc and new york city visits .\nthe indian national bar association had a moderate sized comfortable office . you get your own personal desktop for carrying out the research work or any other work that has been assigned to you .\nindian national bar association in association with the maharaja sayajirao university of baroda , gujarat is organizing a summit for students titled \u201cnational youth summit\u201d , a platform for the young indian students to come together and get inspired to prepare themselves for the next generation . the summit focuses on variety of topics including entrepreneurship , uniform civil . . .\nthe indian national bar association website had announced the call for applications for the editorial committee and i had applied without hesitation . the information was also passed on through the campus associates of inba .\n: zaiwalla & co , europe\u2019s first international law firm established by a person of asian origin , mr sarosh zaiwalla , today hosted delegates from the indian national bar association ( inba ) , the largest voluntary bar association from new delhi in india , at the law society in a closed door , interactive networking session , to introduce indian law students to the uk legal landscape and profession .\nindian national bar association is organising its 7th annual international conference on law & policy issues titled \u201c69 th constitution day\u201d on november 25 , 2018 to november 27 , 2018 at shangri - la\u2019s eros hotel , new delhi .\ninba is india\u2019s fastest growing voluntary bar association . it serves the community through programs designed to educate and connect members .\nms . trishala is enrolled with bar council of delhi . she is a member of the supreme court bar association . she is also a member of the ysiac , singapore .\nthat sexual harassment is a concern at workplaces is no secret , a new study conducted by the indian national bar association ( inba ) found that 37 . 8 % of their participants reported having been sexually harassed at their workplace .\nindian national bar association & ministry of commerce & industry presents inba\u2019s national leadership summit on reforms in the indian legal sector 11th november , 2017 scope convention centre , cgo complex , lodhi road , new , india in recent times , india\u2019s economic development has been accompanied by the emergence of a rapidly growing legal services sector . the legal . . .\nindian national bar association academic tour to europe [ netherlands , brussels , sweden ] and law review inba is focused on taking the indian legal industry and its members to newer heights . representing the entire legal ecosystem in india , inba is dedicated to expand its members professional network . . . .\nmeeting and panel discussion with officials of white & case llp washington d . c . office along with officials from international bar association\nspeaking about the success of the event manuj bhardwaj of the indian national bar association , he said : \u201c inba as a voluntary bar association , is keen on expanding the horizons of the students and the law practitioners from india . this trip has been beneficial for establishing a connection with the uk legal sector and we are really thankful for zaiwalla and co . for hosting us .\n\u00bb results of 5th qualifying examination for indian national holding foreign law degree recognized by the bar council of india in the month of june , 2013 . ( 12 - sep - 2013 )\n\u201cinba\u2019s country wide research project on the topic of sexual harassment\u201d questionnaire for victim questionnaire for witness the indian national bar association continues to work in their quest to build an india , which is inclusive of the identity of modern indian women . we seek to construct a country which is friendly towards women . with . . .\nmr . surjendu enrolled with bar council of delhi . he is an advocate - on - record ( aor ) of the supreme court of india . he is member of delhi high court bar association and supreme court bar association . he is mediation and conciliation network ( mcn ) accredited member to serve as mediator , arbitrator , negotiator .\non 16 february 2008 the iba , in collaboration with the bar association of india , the international red cross committee , the indian society of international law and the criminal justice society of india , organised a regional workshop on indian and south asian perspectives on the icc .\nnational round table discussion on real estate challenges after rera at parliament house annexe , new delhi on october 28 , 2017 . the indian national bar association ( \u201cinba\u201d ) is a premier body that strives to address legal , economic and social concerns for the benefits of the citizens of india . as a non - profit , non - political and non - governmental association , inba aims for the . . .\nindian national bar association ( inba ) is pleased to announce its international academic tour for indian law students & young lawyers to usa from feb 11 \u2013 22 , 2018 . purpose of tour : this tour has been planned to provide law students an overview of legal education & practice in usa and to acquaint them with the judicial . . .\nindian national bar association academic tour to europe [ netherlands , brussels , sweden ] and law review inba is focused on taking the indian legal industry and its members to newer heights . representing the entire legal ecosystem in india , inba is dedicated to expand its members professional network and industry insight . section for law students draws on its . . .\ninteraction and meeting with officials of inter american bar association , international judicial academy , inter american judiciary committee and administrative judges from washington d . c .\nindian national bar association ( www . indianbarassociation . org ) is focused on taking the indian legal industry and its members to newer heights . representing the entire legal ecosystem in india , inba is surging ahead to expand its members\u2019 professional network and help disseminate rich industry insights . as a mark of respect and admiration for the challenging and yeoman services . . .\nwith the selfless guidance and statesmanship of the legal profession , the indian national movement gained participation and its impact reached far beyond immediate political consequences .\non friday 10 february 2017 , the dickson poon school of law hosted a group of law students from the indian national bar association ( inba ) . the inba is india\u2019s largest voluntary bar association and it represents the entire indian legal ecosystem , with more than 10 , 000 registered members across the globe . inba has a dedicated section for law students ( inba section for law students ) , whose vision is to promote an awareness of justice and the rule of law across india , and helping law students to become internationally minded , academically committed and legally skilled .\ninba has taken the lead to prepare a response as invited by the justice srikrishna committee on the recent white paper on data protection . the indian national bar association ( inba ) has been in the quest to create an impact in every sphere of the legal fraternity since the year 2013 . amongst several other organisations in . . .\nhow indo \u2013 british companies can attract skilled indian persons into each other\u2019s country .\nthe indian national bar association ( \u201cinba\u201d ) has been in the quest to create an impact in every sphere of the legal fraternity since its inception . among several other organizations in the country , we pride ourselves for creating a platform for the legal practitioners of law to interact with the luminaries and experts of the industry . . . .\nindian national bar association ( inba ) celebrated world environment day 5th june 2018 the theme for this year is \u201creuse recycle : let the plastic cry\u201d . the main idea behind this event is to make people aware about the needs of a greener tomorrow . inba is happy to represent the wonderful event to save the plant and . . .\nwith this thought process in mind and mindful of its social obligation as a responsible body , indian national bar association ( inba ) , thought it prudent to start its series of think - tank interaction . one of the first such interaction is planned for april 29th , 2016 at the committee room a , parliament house annexe in new delhi .\non the eve of 1st july , the student members of indian national bar association ms . anushka misra , ms . ankita dawra and mr . pallav aneja organized an awareness drive on sexual harassment in the pacific mall , subhash nagar , new delhi . this drive was conducted as a part of the 2nd edition sexual harassment survey , 2018 . the . . .\nabout the event \u2013 a part of indian national bar association\u2019s # thephenomenalshe event . sexual harassment - it\u2019s more common than we think ! do you believe sexual harassment is gender - specific ? think again ! people who don\u2019t fall into the strict orthodox binary gender experience sexual violence at similar rates . this epidemic of sexual violence in society is something we . . .\ndescription the association de juristes de pantheon et de king ' s ( ajpk ) , the student and alumni association of the anglo french programme , celebrated the course ' s 40th anniversary in paris .\n\u00bb notification for postponement of interview with regard to vacancies in bar council of india advertised in 15 . 1 . 2014 in english daily\u201dindian express\u201d . ( 01 - feb - 2014 )\nindian national bar association ( inba ) is pleased to announce the 2nd annual edition of the 2 - city \u201cinba \u2013 ll . m india fair 2018\u201d scheduled to be held in new delhi [ covering the northern india regions ] & bangalore [ covering the southern india regions ] on may 9 and 11 , 2018 respectively . this imperative fair aims at providing the . . .\ninba is focused on taking the indian legal industry and its members to newer heights . representi\nstudents of college of legal studies , have brought honor and pride to the entire institution by winning the best delegatory team award in the amity university mock parliament 2015 and the national cricket championship and national basket ball championship - awahan 2015 organised by dr . ram manoha lohiya national law university lucknow .\ngrand success of inba delegation to usa at usibc ( us - india business council ) conference at washington d . c . and new york . indian national bar association delegates ( inba ) , prominent u . s . law firms and iconic india jurist ram jethmalani tackle controversial topics during washington , dc and new york city visits . washington , dc and new york city \u2013 twenty inba members based in india are now returning\n\u00bb for sending suggestions for the betterment of collegium system and / or to participate in the joint meeting of all the state bar councils , bar associations and other stake holders . ( 05 - nov - 2015 )\nto motivate law students to develop a creative spirit through a network of joint activities among indian law students .\n\u00bb bar council of india resolves the problems of govt . college of maharashtra ( 15 - sep - 2016 )\nmr . vijay goel , partner , singhania & co . llp & chairman of the london chamber of commerce asian business association\ndelegates from inba included its representative manuj bhardwaj , along with students from various indian law colleges such as from university of delhi , school of law alliance university , chanakya national law university , university of allahabad and punjabi university .\nthe bar provides solutions to any legal problem and is very good value for money . the bar council represents barristers in england and wales . it promotes the bar\u2019s high quality specialist advocacy and advisory services , fair access to justice for all , the highest standards of ethics , equality and diversity across the profession , and the development of business opportunities for barristers at home and abroad .\ninba is happy to support - 2nd delhi metropolitan education national moot court competition 2018 [ april 6 - 8 ] : register by feb 28 after the colossal success of the first ever delhi metropolitan education national moot court competition , 2017 , delhi metropolitan education ( dme ) takes immense pleasure in promulgating the 2nd edition of its national moot court competition in april , . . .\nnorthcap university in association with inba organised a seminar on 8 march , 2016 . a song presented by ncu students on international women ' s day\na special meeting between a select inba contingent and the american bar association ( aba ) in washington , dc also made headway , putting together an agenda , for increased cooperation between the aba and inba . inba invited the aba to cooperate in the opening of the two markets .\n\u00bb extension of date for submitting application for the post of secretary , bar council of india . ( 30 - jul - 2015 )\nthe february 2008 initiative follows previous icc - related events organised by the iba in partnership with key local institutions which took place in february 2006 and january 2007 . the iba held two workshops on the icc held in india during 2006 . in partnership with the bar association of india and the criminal justice society of india , the first workshop was attended by sixty leading indian lawyers . a second roundtable discussion was also organised with the indian society of international law and drew together a cross - section of the legal community , civil society and academia .\n\u00bb postponement of all india bar examination scheduled to be held on 10 . 6 . 2018 in the state of kerala due to nipah virus\nnal forum for all lawyers , they do excellent job for the bar and its own members . i appeal lawyers and law students to join inba\nafter a blind evaluation of all entries , following entries of 1st national law book review competition , 2016 got the top three prizes respectively .\nthe national bar association ( nba ) annual convention & exhibits is the largest gathering of african - american lawyers , judges and law students in the united states . it is the premier showcase to establish professional relationships , discuss trending legal , social justice and economic issues . in addition , the convention offers professional development through a robust nba sponsored continuing legal education . . . details when : july 28 \u2013 august 3 , 2018 where : new orleans , la\nenrolled at the bar council of delhi , ms . yashna specialises in arbitration and dispute resolution . she has extensively represented many indian and multinational companies in arbitrations before ad hoc and institutional tribunals and corporate litigations before the supreme court of india , high courts , district courts and statutory tribunals in india .\nnisha chauhan is a law student of galgotias university . she has done internship with aarohan ngo . she is the co head of nurture narture be the change bring the change delhi ncr region which is one of the biggest event on environment . she was appointed as a campus ambassador for inba student section in 2015 , and as promoted to secretary in inba student section . she was the head of delhi region in sexual harassment project which was initiated by the indian national bar association . it is one of the biggest survey on sexual harassment in india . she participated in various debates , seminars , and conferences .\n\u00bb press release ( resolutions and decision taken on 15 . 4 . 2017 in the joint meeting of bar council of india held at delhi with all the representatives of high court bar associations throughout the country and the coordination committee of all the bar associations of delhi in order to discuss and deliberate upon the protest measures against the proposed\nthe advocates ( amendments ) bill , 2017 suggested by the law commission of india . ( 15 - apr - 2017 )\nin this process , it was recognised that the contribution of individual lawyers and their professional organisations should not be underestimated . it is crucial to provide technical assistance to national authorities on legislative measures to be taken by states at the time of ratification . during the workshop , discussion also took place on how lawyers engaging in public interest litigation before national courts are forging linkages between national systems and international standards drawn from the rome statute . overall , it was found that lawyers are crucial partners in creating an enabling environment for the icc and the fight against impunity at both national and international level .\non the second day of ignite , 2016 , the 1st national law quiz organised by literary and debating society [ lds ] of cols , upes under the supervision of dr . sujata bali and mrs . shruti reddy was culminated with 22 in - house and national teams participating in the event .\nwork to reform the indian governmental bureaucratic rules & regulations ( red - tape ) & the legal systems , leading to nation\u2019s economic and business growth .\nindia as a country , was the twelfth nation in the world to legislate on cyber law , adopting an information technology act , and has also brought about certain amendments to the indian penal code and the indian evidence act to aid in cyber - crime investigation and prosecution . the government has made efforts towards putting in place a national cyber security policy that addresses several areas related to cyber security , particularly incident response , vulnerability management and infrastructure security .\n\u00bb extension of date for submitting application for the post of secretary , bar council of india . till 25th august , 2015 ( 11 - aug - 2015 )\nvisit of dr . vijay kumar singh , head at the school of corporate law , indian institute of corporate affairs ( iica ) on 9th october , 2015 .\nwith ms . krishna pallavi acting as the quiz master , the 1st national law quiz began with preliminary round which consisted of twenty five questions from law of torts , indian penal code , constitutional law , law of contract and general awareness in it . with the completion of the prelims , six teams were qualified to the final rounds .\n\u00bb the agenda for the joint meeting ( scheduled for 8th and 9th april , 2017 ) of bar council of india with all the representatives of all the state bar councils in order to discuss and deliberate upon the issue of proposed amendments of law commission of india and also to decide the future course of agitation to oppose the said recommendation / bill . meeting to be held in the premises of bar council of india , 21 - rouse avenue , institutional area , new delhi \u2013 110 002 . ( 07 - apr - 2017 )\niba icc outreach india regional workshop feb 2008 ( iba _ icc _ outreach _ india _ regworkshop _ 16feb08 . pdf ) indian and south asian perspective on the international criminal court\n\u00bb suggested amendments to the advocate act , 1961 proposed by bar council of india ( revised and final ) adopted vide item no . 62 / 2017 ( 28 - mar - 2017 )\na graduate of national law school of india university , bangalore , ms . yashna has consistently excelled in curricular as well as extra - curricular activities including moot courts , arbitrations , mediations etc . yashna is also the founder of the nls negotiation , mediation and client counselling competition ( formerly known as the nls adr tournament ) and of the nlsiu chapter of the international law student\u2019s association .\nthe uk\u2019s legal system is globally recognised and used in commercial and financial centres around the world . despite the number of indian students studying in uk universities reducing by 10 % , indian students looking to enrol in law courses internationally still deem the uk to be one of the top choice destinations . each year , around 18 , 000 students enrol on more than 1 , 500 law courses in the uk . studying law in the uk offers prospective international law practitioners the benefit of utilising their degree to qualify practising in new york , uk , australia , singapore , india and other commonwealth countries upon giving their respective bar exams . the other advantage is that both indian and uk laws are based on common law , therefore providing graduates with the flexibility of returning home to practice .\nms . yashna has received an excellence award for her contributions and youth leadership by the alexis group . she has also been recently selected to be the national convenor of the india law forum .\nthe bar of england and wales is a unique legal profession of specialist advocates and advisers . there are now over 15 , 000 practising barristers , employed and self - employed , in england and wales .\n\u00bb no call was given by the bar council of india for abstention from work on 31 . 03 . 2018 . this news is incorrect , false and misleading . ( 30 - mar - 2018 )\nindian society of international law v . k . krishna manon bhawan 9 , bhagwan dass road new delhi - 110001 india tel : + 91 - 11 - 23384458 / 59 email : info @ urltoken\nit is a great achievement for cols , that the cricket team and basketball team of college of legal studies , emerged as champions in \u2018aavahan 2015\u2019 annual national sports festival of ram manohar lohiya national law university , lucknow from 18th february to 21st february 2015 . the table tennis team and badminton team also performed exceptionally well during the event . the whole team comrprised of 34 students , who represented cols .\nmembership of the inba gives you access to a huge national & international network of contacts , a unique learning opportunity , and the chance to actively participate in discussion around the development of international legal practice .\ncollege of legal studies organized a national litigation workshop on constitutional law : adjudication , practice and procedure on november 4 , 2015 . the main focus of this national workshop was to train the participants in practical nuances of constitutional law and litigation in practice and procedure . participants from all over the country including indore , rajasthan , noida , delhi and law colleges from ims unison university , uttaranchal university from uttarakhand have participated for this workshop . professor krishan mahajan , national law university , patiala , professor zafar nomani , aligharh muslim university , u . p . and advocate riju raj jamwal , supreme court of india were the resource persons for this workshop .\nthe event\u2019s aim was to spearhead cross country partnerships between the indian and british legal sector , with the view to expand the scope and interest of indian students to pursue world class education in the field of law at some of the world\u2019s finest universities based in the uk , offering direct access to the country\u2019s legal market . this event was an eye - opener for students to understand and familiarise themselves with the possibilities in the legal sector , and especially the benefits of the british legal sector .\n\u00bb the bar council of india , at it\u2019s council meeting scheduled to be held on 31st march , 2018 shall have the following in it\u2019s agenda for discussion apart from other issues - press conference at 2 . 00 pm ( 30 - mar - 2018 )\nlegal essay writing / vidhik nibandh lekhan , event of ignite was conducted under the event co - coordinator dr . sujata bali , cols , upes . it was held on 21st february , 2015 . this event was aimed at giving a platform to the students to show case their writing skills . individual participants were given 45 minutes each to write an essay in about 1000 words on the topics like : gender justice - indian and global perspectiv , religion : boon or bane for the society , need of quality education in india : rural and urban perspectives , viability of two party system in the indian political scenario , environmental issues in india : pre and post bhopal gas tragedy , corruption : indian perspective and its solutions in the light of judicial and administrative reforms .\nthe internship requires you to explain various provisions , statutes or indian laws with a contemporary reference in the form of a blog post which will serve as a free source of legal knowledge of laymen . the articles should fall within any of the following heads :\nms . trishala has extensively represented many indian companies and multinational companies in corporate litigations before the supreme court of india , high courts , district courts and statutory tribunals in india . she has been litigating regularly in the supreme court in the last five years .\nmr . surjendu specialises in international and domestic commercial arbitration and corporate litigation . he has represented private and public corporations in ad hoc and institutional arbitrations in a wide range of disputes including shareholder agreement , real estate , construction contract , production sharing contracts , sale purchase agreements , power project contracts , telecom contracts . he has extensively represented indian and multinational corporations in arbitrations conducted under the rules of international chamber of commerce ( icc ) , singapore international arbitration centre ( siac ) , indian council of arbitration ( ica ) , international centre of alternative disputes resolution ( icadr ) . he regularly represent clients in indian court proceedings relating to arbitration including appointment of arbitrators and challenging the appointment of arbitrators , seeking and securing interim relief and defending the opposite side\u2019s request for interim relief . he also regularly represents clients in court proceedings for challenge to the domestic award and enforcement / execution of arbitration awards including foreign awards . he has represented many indian companies and multinational companies in corporate litigations before the supreme court of india , high courts , trial courts and statutory tribunals in india .\nconcluding on the experience of practicing law as an immigrant into the uk , he said \u201cwhen i first started practice , there was only one other person of indian origin , apart from me , who was qualified in the english commercial bar . now there are many more , and i am confident the number will only keep growing . commerce is global , and with india\u2019s place in the global stage being more important than ever before , some of you will find that international arbitration is a prime career choice , and london is the best place to start . \u201d\nmy association with inba began with an instant gain of certain wonderful people like hon\u2019ble justice ajan kumar sikri , judge , supreme court of india , mr ranjit shahani , vice chairman , novartis india , delegates from the israel embassy , kts tulsi sir , shri m ramaswamy , mr kaviraj singh and many others .\nthe final day of the competition was filled with joy for the audience as well as for the judges . the clients made sure the best team shall win the competition . team ranks in the final round of 4th upes national client counselling competition , 2015 were as follows :\ni was exposed to addressing a live audience of more than five hundred people and the experience was a victory in itself . the contacts continue to remain with me as an amazing guide to future internships and inba opened the gates to my association with the hardcore legal fraternity . i felt a part of the family .\ni was mainly assigned tasks related to the conference which was being organised by inba in lieu of national law day . it was a two day conference wherein i got to closely interact with a number of legal luminaries and participated in the interactive sessions based on burning legal issues .\nthe final round got completed and the results were announced . mr . joyesh nag , mr . aman singh and mr . durgesh tripathi emerged as the final future energy leaders by receiving the first , second and third prize respectively . the prize distribution ceremony was addressed by dr . tabrez ahmad , director of college of legal studies ; it was greeted with the presence of dr . mamta rana , faculty convener moot court association and ms . kavya salim , faculty co - convener moot court association . the certificate of merit along with the cheque of rs . 8000 , rs 4000 and rs . 2000 were handed over to the winners respectively .\ninba\u2019s mission is to provide for welfare of legal community and to provide them with one collective voice to the indian legal system and remove government bureaucratic rules & regulations ( red tape ) in order to usher effective and quick justice to its citizen , leading to nation\u2019s economic & business growth .\npresently , we are working on a newsletter of the inba initiatives and a brochure on national law day celebrations of inba . as a part of these assignments , we are required to meet members of the ministry and shri ram jeth malani ji . and our transportation is arranged by inba .\nwe hereby request you to kindly contribute your thoughts on \u201clegislative gaps in the cyber era \u2013 harmonizing indian law with the international legal regime\u201d so that india is able to compete internationally with countries like u . s . , singapore , germany , uk etc . as a true international leader in technology .\nthe 2nd national trial advocacy is being organized as apart of the ignite , 2015 by cols upes . the event kicked off on wednesday ( 18th of feb 2015 ) with the inaugural ceremony taking place in the vivekanand auditorium . the ceremony was presided over by dr . tabrez ahmad , director , cols , dr mamta rana , coordinator , mca , ms kavya salim , co coordinator , mca . the event saw participation from approximately 12 national teams . a high tea was organized for them post registration . the second day ( 19th feb , 2015 ) started with the preliminary rounds in 6 courtrooms .\nthe 5th edition of the upes national parliamentary debate held from april 15 , 2016 to april 17 , 2016 has seen 18 teams from 9 institutions across the country participating . the event had 4 preliminary rounds wherein the debate was around themes like , ban culture , corporate ethics , law and policy among others .\nmr . durvasula spoke out of his experience of 28 years with multi - national companies like l & t , reliance industries limited , asian paints limited and general insurance corporation of india . he carries with him over 28 years of rich experience in mergers & acquisitions , international contracting , strategy , compliance , arbitration and litigation .\ndsa team especially mr . manish madaan and mr . anant mishra selected and trained the team and arranged necessary equipment . this event would not have been possible without the support of dr . tabrez ahmad , director , cols , since he was the one who trusted and took initiative in sending the students for this national event .\nhe specializes in ecology law and intellectual property rights and engaged in teaching and research since last 20 years . he has successfully collaborated with world bank and ministry of environment and forests on capacity building project on environmental law in india during 1998 - 2003 and completed university grants commission major research projects on wetland law during 2009 - 2011 . the major outcome of project significantly augured reform and enactment of national wetland laws during 2010 - 11 . presently he is engaged in indian council for social science research major research projects on socio - economic impact of special economic zone ( sez ) on the land owners and local inhabitants of uttar pradesh and uttarakhand states of india .\nmr . ashok kumar , ips , the additional director general of internal security & vigilance uk delivered a lecture on human rights & police on april 22 , 2016 in the college of legal studies , kandholi campus upes . mr . ashok joined the indian police service in 1989 and served in various challenging assignments in the state of up and uttrakhand in places like allahabad , aligarh , mathura , mainpuri , rampur etc . he received the un medal for serving in strife torn kosovo in the year 2001 . he was awarded the indian police medal for meritorious services in 2006 . he was also awarded president\u2019s police medal for distinguished service on the occasion of republic day 2013 .\n\u00bb press release regarding lawyers ' body stick to their demand for their direct involvement instead of outsiders in the process of appointment of judges supreme court & high court ( national judicial appointment bill ) and lawyers ' representative dissatisfied the indifferent attitude of law ministry with regard to the welfare measures for lawyers . ( 10 - aug - 2013 )\njethmalani said the us has access to the information and lists of names of indians who have black money in swiss banks . mr . jethmalani congratulated the u . s . \u2019s current efforts to prosecute black money tax evaders and said the u . s . should assist india by sharing the names of those indian nationals involved in hiding money .\ninba supports icc 8th edition of the national legal summit date : 20th january , 2018 venue : jacaranda , india habitat centre , new delhi who should attend ? judges and counsels practicing attorneys \u2013 both private practitioners and in - house counsels , business managers focusing on the global economy government officials company secretaries business heads corporate law officers enforcement officers chief information officers . . .\nthe literary and debating society [ lds ] of college of legal studies , university of petroleum & energy studies , dehradun organized the 1st national law book review competition ( online ) in its techno - legal - management fest , ignite , 2016 . this event was one of the four online events conducted by lds , namely judgment writing , article writing and legal drafting .\nthe 1st national law book review competition was conducted under the guidance of faculty convenor dr . sujata bali . the idea was to ascertain how much interest students have in reading books in this era of internet and technology and to assess their understanding and creativity . theme of the competition was to review any book of one\u2019s choice but with a legal aspect or perspective to it .\nas for studying law , one of the things we find with the international students is that they directly opt for llb , which is of course of immense value , but if one is keen to practice in the country , it is quite important that they undertake the legal practice course ( lpc ) or a bar professional training course ( bptc ) to actually be able to work here . \u201d\nthe 1st upes techno legal national moot court competition was organized from 18th - 20th february , 2016 by the cols , upes during the ignite fest 2016 . this was the first national techno legal moot organized by college of legal studies , upes . through this competition we seek to inculcate the interfaces of technology and law and seek to promote litigation for complex characteristics of technology with a legal approach . the preparations began four months prior as a sum of 29 teams registered out of which the best of 20 memorials were chosen . wide participation was received from students from various nlus and other law colleges across the country . before moving to the competition rounds all the participants were welcomed with teeka ceremony and the moot began with the researchers test on 18th february .\non 9th october , 2015 dr . vijay kumar singh visited cols , upes . he interacted with b . a . , ll . b . students ( 3rd - 5th year ) on recent developments in corporate affairs and competition law and policy on 9th october , 2015 . he is presently heading the school of corporate law as associate professor in indian institute of corporate affairs ( iica ) .\nthe results were declared on during the valedictory session graced by the presence of director of college of legal studies , dr . tabrez ahmad , faculty convener , dr . mamta rana , faculty co - convener miss . kavya salim , faculty head research committee , mr . krishna singh chauhan and other college faculties with whole mca members . the competition was won by students from university school of law and legal studies , guru gobind singh indraprastha university , followed by campus law centre , delhi university as runner ups . the best memorial and the best researcher were awarded to the team of symbiosis law school , pune . the best speaker was awarded to bellana chaitrika from gujurat national law university . all the participating teams were rewarded for their active participation and the judges were honored with mementos by chairman and faculty convener & co - convener of moot court association , cols , upes .\nthe event was organised by the students under the guidance of faculty - in - charge dr . mamta rana and ms . kavya salim . the event was only for the 1st year students to make them learn about the basics of mooting . the moot problem emphasized mainly on environmental laws , contract law and fundamentals of constitutional law . for better understanding , the moot court association ( mca ) organized orientation sessions , workshop on memorial making etc . for the participants .\nmeeting & discussion with hon\u2019ble ambassador mr . tanmaya lal [ ambassador / deputy permanent representative at india at un ( permanent mission of india to the united nations , geneva ) ] and mr . m . k . rao [ legal advisor at india at un ( permanent mission of india to the united nations , new york ) ] on job opportunities for indian law students at united nations and working of the permanent mission .\na total of three sessions of workshop were conducted . first session was delivered by adv . riju raj jamwal , where he provided orientation to the participants about the drafting of litigation and different rules and practice in the court . second session was delivered by prof . krishan mahajan , where he highlighted the working of our indian constitution and he also emphasized on the point that many constitutional institutions because of lacunae in our system are not performing its core functions .\nthe workshop was attended by over 80 people and brought together lawyers from afghanistan , bangladesh , india , nepal and sri lanka . the deputy prosecutor of the icc , mrs . fatou bensouda , participated in the workshop , as well as former law minister of india , h . e . ram jethmalani , who gave an inspiring inaugural address . in addition , the audience was addressed by the icrc regional head of delegation , the high commissioner of canada to india , and several presidents of bar associations in the region .\nspeaking about hosting the inba delegation today in london mr sarosh zaiwalla , founder & senior partner said : \u201cwe are happy to facilitate the connection of the indian and the uk legal sectors . both the countries share a spectacular history , with the uk\u2019s common law forming the basis of india\u2019s legal system , and english commercial law often the governing law in international contracts . the timing of this cannot be any better , and with brexit oncoming , there is an immense scope for india and the uk to renew ties in the legal sector .\nthe event formally started with the inauguration ceremony in vivekananda auditorium on 19th february . the chief guest were facilitated by event members . the chief guest included campus director for upes shri hari and director of college of legal studies and chairman of moot court association - dr . tabrez ahmad , and four adv . from dehradun district court namely , vivek gupta , vaibhav jain , shivendra negi and amit kumar . the faculty head of ignite 2015 for college of legal studies dr . saroj bohra was also present in the session . the inaugural session continued with the speech of dr . tabrez ahmad and mr . shri hari .\nit is worth mentioning that professor ann stewart writes in the area of gender and the law . she is particularly interested in issues relating to south asia and africa . she held the position of ford visiting professorial fellow at the centre for law and governance studies at jawaharlal nehru university , new delhi in 2009 - 2010 . between 1996 and 2000 , she was the uk director of the indo british gender and law project for the indian judiciary . she has been involved with projects relating to violence against women ( with the centre for women and development delhi university and with the tata institute for social sciences ( tiss ) in mumbai .\nthis round saw intense debating , and was held in presence of the director cols , dr . tabrez ahmad ; faculty convener , mr sam babu kc and faculty co convener , mr pushkar anand . nujs , kolkata were adjudged the winners of the 5th upes national parliamentary debate . not just the winners trophy , but nujs made a clean sweep with arjun agarwal bagging the best speaker award , while rishabh jain was adjudged as the best adjudicator . the semi finalist team of upes comprising of mr . kartik joshi , gayathri munjal and tanmay verma was adjudged as the best novice team , while mr . obhirup ghosh was adjudged as the best novice adjudicator .\nsince the internet is not limited by national geographical boundaries , its requires that any regime that is set up with regard to the internet be one that is applicable not only to a given state , but should have global application , anywhere on the internet . to meet this end , it is now the need of the hour that nations of the world cooperate and make constructive efforts to reduce vulnerabilities , threats and risks to manageable levels . attempts that have been made so far , including the eu convention on cybercrime or the oecd guidelines and even the probable extension of the law of armed conflict to cyberspace are not without their respective glaring loopholes and deficiencies .\nthe delhi regional workshop ran for one full day , discussing linkages between south asian legal systems and the icc , and the role of lawyers in this respect . on the issue of the place of the icc within the region there was consensus that it would be beneficial to be part of the icc ; thus many authoritative lawyers called for ratification of the rome statute . it was argued that because there are cooperation duties binding all states as members of the united nations and that icc crimes enjoy a particular status under international law , it is of interest to all states to include icc crimes in their criminal framework and encourage national prosecution regardless of ratification of the rome statute\nwith successful completion of the rounds with participants enthusiastically participating in it the quiz came to an end with the team of nishith upadhyaya and kartikey kesarwani from upes winning the 1st national law quiz . team of shakeib naru and kartik joshi , team of hari priya and somesh dixit from upes stood 1st and 2nd runner up respectively . the 1st prize winners took home a cash prize of rs . 10 , 000 along with a memento and certificate of merit , 2nd prize winners were awarded a cash prize of rs . 5 , 000 with memento and certificate of merit , and 3rd runner up team members were given a cash prize of rs . 3 , 000 along with memento and certificate of merit .\nthe flagship event of college of legal studies , upes dehradun \u2013 the 6th dr . paras diwan memorial international energy law moot court competition took place from april 7th to april 10th , 2016 , in dehradun . the enormity of the event can be deciphered by observing the avid participation in the competition , consisting of 26 teams . these include teams from top national law universities of the country from bangalore , delhi , kochi , cuttack , gandhinagar , vizag and two international teams from kathmandu school of law , nepal and department of law , dhaka university , bangladesh . the competition took place in four stages namely preliminary rounds , quarter final , semi - final and the final round . the teams left no stone unturned to make it to the next level .\nas a part of the refresher course for the final year students a special lecture was organized by the special lecture committee on february 17 , 2016 by learned associate professor of delhi university dr . raman mittal . since may 2005 till date he is working as associate professor , campus law centre , faculty of law , university of delhi . between 2008 - 2009 , dr . mittal was visiting faculty at the max planck institute for intellectual property , competition and tax laws , munich , germany . since 1999 he was assistant professor at indian law institute . the lecture consisted of two sessions of two hours each on the intellectual property laws . the session was interactive in nature and students asked their queries on the both theoretical as well as practical aspects of intellectual property rights .\nthe foundation of the constitution of india dates back to november 26th , 1949 . since then this day has been celebrated as the national law day all over india . it is also declared as the constitution day by the government of india , law day is celebrated with utmost importance in the legal fraternity and thus , this year , just like every year , the college of legal studies celebrated the law week by organizing various competitions for the students . many literary events were organized by the literary and debating society namely just a minute , air crash , legal spell bee , elocution and turn coat competition apart from these , the literary events included the legal essay writing competition , legal short news competition , legal op - ed competition and paper presentation . the competitions were conducted under the able guidance and mentorship of the faculty convener , miss sujata bali and faculty co - conveners , miss . charu srivastava .\ntrustman is a full service law firm and render the legal services through tram of renowned legal expert and highly experienced legal professionals in their respective fields . law firm prides in keeping the best legal talent on its panel to render the best legal services . law firm services are flexible cost effective on worldwide basis through its network . we understand your business you for rendering the services for smooth running of the business .\nworked with kaviraj to bring together multiple groups of researchers and collaborators from across the globe . he was extremely effective in following up and ensuring that the various stakeholders participated and provided value to the program ."]}
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", "topic": 27}], "title": "red line synthetic oil corporation", "paragraphs": ["contact us today to buy red line products or to inquire about becoming a red line stockist .\nvisit our online store now to purchase red line synthetic oils straight to your door .\nlyden oil co . featuring red line syn . oil to present rush sportsman mods in 2016\nlyden oil co . featuring red line syn . oil to present rush sportsman mods in 2016 \u2013 sharon speedway\nred line oil will provide oil for the al - anabi racing top fuel entries driven by del worsham and 2010 nhra full throttle top fuel champion larry dixon . the team will run a full platform of red line synthetic products , including its 70wt racing oil and heavy shockproof\u00ae gear oil in the differential .\nred line synthetic oil is open for business monday through friday , 7 : 45 a . m . to 4 : 30 p . m . pst .\nred line synthetic oil corporation has grown to manufacture more than 100 quality products . these include motor oils , gear oils , assembly lubes , fuel additives , and the popular waterwetter cooling additive for the automotive , motorcycle , marine , and industrial markets .\nthe relationship between red line oil and kalitta motorsports began in 2000 when the team was a red line customer , using red line 70wt racing oil to bolster the reliability of its multi - vehicle drag racing team . red line began sponsoring the kalitta cars in 2001 , and the last red line primary sponsorship of a top fuel car was a runner - up finish by former kalitta teammate david grubnic in 2004 , where he finished second to doug kalitta in the final round . both companies are celebrating anniversaries in 2009 ; red line ' s 30th and kalitta motorsports ' 50th .\nmotor oil , 2 - cycle racing , synthetic , 16 oz . , each\nmotor oil , 2 - cycle kart , synthetic , 16 oz . , each\nmotor oil , 2 - cycle smokeless , synthetic , 16 oz . , each\ncelebrating its 30th anniversary , red line synthetic oil corp . manufactures more than 100 quality products for the automotive , racing , motorcycle , marine and industrial markets . its complete\nsince 1979 , red line synthetic oil corporation has grown to manufacture more than 100 quality products , including motor oils , gear oils , assembly lubes , fuel additives , and its popular waterwetter cooling additive for the automotive , motorcycle , marine , and industrial markets .\nmotor oil , all sport two - stroke , synthetic , 16 oz . , each\ngear lube , shockproof heavy gear oil , 75w90 , synthetic , 1 qt . , each\ngear lube , mtl transmission gear oil , 75w80 , synthetic , 1 qt . , each\nmotor oil , 2 - cycle racing , synthetic , 16 oz . , set of 12\nred line synthetic oil formulates fully synthetic oils and chemically advanced additives using the world\u2019s finest base stocks ( not cheaper petroleum blends ) . its motor oils are specially designed to provide the highest protection , lowest friction , and exceptional cleanliness for your gasoline , diesel , motorcycle , or marine engine . red line gear oils are built to withstand extreme loading and high temperatures and its water wetter super coolant can reduce coolant temperatures by as much as 30\u00b0f . we offer the entire red line synthetic oil line including power steering fluids , fuel system additives , two cycle oils , grease , assembly lubricant , and more .\nbrownsburg , ind . - - red line synthetic oil corporation is partnering with the al - anabi racing team to provide its lubricants , it was announced today . the al - anabi racing team will begin its third year of operation when the 2011 nhra full throttle drag racing season begins late next month .\ngear lube , mt - 90 transmission gear oil , 75w90 , synthetic , 1 qt . , each\nbenicia , calif . ( february 25 , 2011 ) \u2013 red line synthetic oil corporation is partnering with the al - anabi racing team to provide its lubricants , it was announced today . the al - anabi racing team will begin its third year of operation when the 2011 nhra full throttle drag racing season begins late next month .\nred line ' s synthetic engine oils are designed to provide the highest protection , cleanliness and superior drain intervals with the lowest friction for your petrol , diesel , motorcycle or marine engine .\nproduced in only one top - of - the - line grade , red line motor oils offer the highest quality available on the market today and in the widest variety of viscosity .\ngear lube , transmission fluid and gear oil , 75w90 , limited slip , synthetic , 1 qt . , each\ngear lube , 75w85 gl - 5 gear oil , fully synthetic , friction modifiers , 1 qt . , each\nred line oil now distributes its diverse line of products across the globe . the company brings a knowledge of available technologies and responds to technical challenges , satisfying the high demands of the performance industry . red line\u2019s employees are enthusiasts that stay on top of the racing and performance car sectors , ensuring that our product recommendations allow customers to significantly improve performance .\nwe are very proud that red line oil is now working with al - anabi racing ,\nteam manager alan johnson said .\nour engines perform at an extremely high level , and they require the most effective lubrication available . we know red line oil will work just as hard as our engines to get the al - anabi top fuel cars to the finish line before our opponents . we appreciate red line\u2019s confidence in our race team , and we hope to bring them many race wins and championships .\nred line formulates fully - synthetic oils and chemically - advanced additives using the world\u2019s finest base stocks . rather than cutting costs by blending in petroleum products , red line\u2019s motor oils and gear oils use superior ester base stocks ; these provide added stability at high temperatures and superior film strengths at lower viscosities where more power can be produced .\noil & energy is a western australian owned and operated independent oil distributor . we pride ourselves on providing quality products with excellent service , across the vast geographic expanse of western australia and the northern territory . we\u2019re a leading importer , wholesaler and retailer of fully - synthetic oil from major brands , including red line oil products . contact us today to discuss .\nmotor oil , 2 - cycle smokeless , synthetic , for use with alcohol fuel only , 1 qt . , each\nwe are very proud that red line oil is now working with al - anabi racing ,\nteam manager alan johnson said .\nour engines perform at an extremely high level , and they require the most effective lubrication available . we know red line oil will work just as hard as our engines to get the al - anabi top fuel cars to the finish line before our opponents . we appreciate red line ' s confidence in our race team , and we hope to bring them many race wins and championships .\nred line formulates fully - synthetic oils and chemically - advanced additives using the world\u2019s finest base stocks . rather than cutting costs by blending in petroleum products , red line ' s motor oils and gear oils use superior ester base stocks that provide extreme stability at high temperatures and superior film strength at lower viscosities where more power can be produced .\nwith eight different combinations of viscosity , slipperiness , and oe - recommended additives packages , red line offers the widest selection of atf available .\nmotor oil , 2 - cycle smokeless , synthetic , for use with alcohol fuel only , 1 qt . , set of 12\nred line\u2019s impressive line up of oils for motorcycles and atvs includes motor oils , gear oils and transmission fluids specifically created for the latest high - revving four stroke motorcross bikes and atvs , sportsbikes , and v - twins .\nbenicia , calif . ( july 20 , 2009 ) top fuel racer doug kalitta will debut the all new red line oil top fuel dragster this weekend at the 22nd annual nhra fram autolite nationals in sonoma to help the northern california - based company celebrate its 30h anniversary . kalitta ' s dragster wear red line oil colors just across the bay from the facility where the lubricants that keep it running are made .\nsince most gl - 5 gear oils for differentials are too slippery for manual transmissions , red line offers these products that ensure proper shifting while providing ultimate wear protection .\ninfineon raceway is our home track , so it \u00a1s the perfect place to celebrate our 30th anniversary ,\nsaid tim kerrigan , president of red line oil .\nthis year kalitta motorsports is celebrating its 50th\noriginally founded by president tim kerrigan and peter filice ( retired ) to produce lubricants for the racing industry , red line oil now distributes its diverse line of products across the globe . vice president roy howell brings a knowledge of available technologies and responds to technical challenges , satisfying the high demands of the performance industry . red line ' s employees are enthusiasts that stay on top of each racing and performance niche , ensuring that product recommendations allow customers make the significant performance gains .\nkalitta motorsports and red line oil go back a long way ,\nkalitta said .\nthey have helped us for years with technical support and product , and i ' m really happy to represent them on their home\nturf for their anniversary . i have had more wins in sonoma than any other track , so it feels good knowing i will be flying the red line banner there .\nmade for power . obviously . red line motorcycle and powersports lubricants are designed to resist the shearing action and keep the viscosity within the desired specification while providing superior wear protection .\nbased in benicia , california , red line has a reputation with racers and enthusiasts alike for creating products that perform and protect better than any on the market , regardless of price .\ntransmission fluid , synthetic , dexron ii , dexron iii , mercon , mercon v , 1 qt . , each\nline includes a wide variety of motor oils , gear oils , additives , and greases .\nwe had an overheating problem with our city fire pumper and had the radiator rebuilt . that didn ' t seem to solve the heating issue , however . i build street rods for a living and i had used red line water treament before , so i installed one bottle in the pumper truck . after testing the unit , i found the red line cooling system treatment had dr\nthe company\u2019s expertise in searching for oil became increasingly important as a may 1911 supreme court decision separated standard oil co . ( california ) from its parent , a giant new york - based corporation . the decision concluded the government\u2019s 4 1 / 2 - year suit under the sherman antitrust act against the standard oil co . ( new jersey ) , its subsidiaries and affiliates .\nnot sure which red line products you need ? the friendly oil and energy customer service team is available during business hours to receive all orders and technical enquiries . once you\u2019re ready to purchase , orders can be submitted via phone or online ; 24 / 7 .\nafter the u . s . government gave socal special priority to build the nation ' s first synthetic detergent plant in 1945 , the company had a solid footing to produce a wide array of industrial chemicals such as detergents , plastics and synthetic fabrics .\n@ andy . papa from @ black _ mamba _ racing _ team getting ready to run his 1000 horsepower red line - equipped lancer evo viii . who would take this monster up a hill climb course ?\nin addition to weekly sharon points , lyden oil / red line sportsman modified drivers are eligible for bicknell racing products rush weekly series championship as well as the bicknell \u201cfutures cup\u201d for teenage racers . sharon will host two bicknell tour events for the lyden oil / red line rush sportsman modifieds . the first will be on saturday , august 6 for \u201cmanufacturers night\u201d and the second as part of the \u201capple festival nationals\u201d on september 16 - 17 . sharon has hosted rush manufacturers nights for the late model division in the past , but this will be the first time for the sportsman modifieds .\nin this 1915 photo , a horse - drawn wagon loaded up at a standard oil co . ( california ) station in sausalito , calif . , for delivery of red crown gasoline and pearl oil to customers in the san francisco bay area . throughout the early decades of the 20th century , the company\u2019s quality product line successfully served the u . s . west coast market . ( chevron photo )\nwith the merger came a new name for the company : chevron corporation \u2013 the name by which gasoline and other products had been known for decades in the united states and under which the company operated in many non - u . s . locations .\nworld war ii also created a boom in petrochemical demand . socal invested more than $ 9 million to boost production of synthetic toluene \u2013 the second \u201ct\u201d in tnt . when the supply of natural rubber from southeast asia was cut off , the company erected a plant at el segundo to supply butadiene for synthetic rubber .\nsocal engineers achieved a major feat in building a pipeline over the highest pass any line had ever crossed . the pipeline brought oil from the rangely field to a newly constructed refinery in salt lake city .\nundeterred , socal next focused on the middle east , an area with no history of discoveries and no obvious petroleum prospects . the company gained its first foothold in the region in 1928 when gulf oil corporation offered its bahrain concession to socal ( in a move that unknowingly foreshadowed the merger with gulf by more than half a century ) .\nour new association with alan johnson and the al - anabi team is a major step forward for us ,\nred line oil director of sales and marketing cameron evans said .\nit shows how well our products are being accepted around the world . the history and success of alan johnson , as well as drivers larry dixon and del worsham , is something that we have always admired . combined with our association with kalitta motorsports , the technical feedback that we will gain from this partnership is tremendously exciting for red line . it is a similar step to when we became technically involved with nascar racing in the 1980s .\nal - anabi racing will begin using the red line products next week during pre - season testing at palm beach international raceway in florida . both al - anabi dragsters will participate in the closed test session jan . 31 through feb . 3 at the jupiter , fla . race track .\nstandard excelled in developing new products , such as the line of petrochemicals manufactured to support the allied effort in world war i . this production of benzol , toluol and xylol was a forerunner of the impressive line of petrochemicals that the company developed following the onset of the second world war .\nfollowing upon the success of red crown automobile gasoline , standard introduced red crown aviation fuel in 1918 , promoting the product through advertisements and through wider commitment to the growth of the aviation industry . in 1924 , the company painted town names on the rooftops of its bulk plants to help guide aviators flying overhead .\n# tbt take a look behind the scenes of what its like to pilot the world ' s fastest and quickest top fuel hydro drag boat . the eddie knox racing / red line oil\nproblem child\ntop fuel hydro does zero to 235 miles per hour in 2 . 5 seconds , makes 8 , 000 horsepower and pulls more g ' s than the space shuttle . # redlineoil # problemchild\nduring the 1970s , the petroleum industry was confronted by many political issues \u2013 from the 1973 oil embargo to the nationalization of company assets by libya , venezuela and other oil producers .\n\u201cwe\u2019re excited about lyden oil joining us as the rush sportsman modified divisional sponsor , \u201d stated sharon gm dave willoughby . \u201call of our other divisional sponsors returned and we\u2019re honored for them to be our first to present the rush sportsman mods . we were happy with the growth of the division last year , and how the racing really improved . with the returning drivers having more experience and others set to enter the class , it should be an exciting season for the lyden oil / red line rush sportsman modifieds . \u201d\nd4 atf is a fully - synthetic product designed with superior low - temperature properties compared to a dexron iii\u00ae fluid , and the improved shear - stability requirements which is part of the mercon v\u00ae specifications .\nthe lyden oil / red line sportsman modifieds are under the sweeney chevrolet buick gmc rush banner for their third year in existence and will begin their second year as a full - time weekly division . the division averaged 12 cars per night during eight appearances in 2014 and the average count grew to 15 last year . several new competitors have already made plans to join the division in 2016 as car counts are expected to grow again .\nin november 1932 , the company assigned the concession to its newly formed subsidiary , california arabian standard oil co . ( casoc ) , later to become arabian american oil co . , or aramco .\nin 1926 , standard boosted its production capacity by almost 50 percent when it acquired pacific oil co . , an organization that handled the oil properties of southern pacific railroad . the company marked this achievement by creating a new corporate structure with a new name \u2013 standard oil co . of california , or socal .\nthe efforts of employees received many kudos from u . s . military and government leaders , such as general douglas macarthur , who wrote : \u201cto the men and women of standard of california : we , the soldiers of the fighting line , give thanks to you soldiers of the production line for the sinews of war that made our victory possible . \u201d\nchevron\u2019s ability to grow through alliances was an important factor in its success \u2013 and an acknowledgement that the industry\u2019s best opportunities often involved mega - projects that required the resources of more than a single corporation . this awareness continued to resonate as the face of the industry changed through mergers and acquisitions , which fundamentally altered the energy business \u2013 and the competitive stakes .\nred line water wetter cooling system treatment provides corrosion and rust protection for modern aluminum and cast iron cooling systems . this unique additive reduces coolant temperatures by as much as 20 degrees f . it can be used in plain water to provide much better heat transfer properties and protection than glycol - based antifreeze , or added to new or used antifreeze to fortify inhibitors and reduce foaming .\nthe onset of world war ii changed everything for the company \u2013 from the product line to the lives of its employees . with the entry of the united states into the war in december 1941 , socal became a key supplier of crude oil and refined products for the allies in the pacific .\nthe first successful oil well in california , pico no . 4 launched california as an oil - producing state and demonstrated the spirit of innovation , ingenuity , optimism and risk - taking that has marked the company ever since .\nthe era of easy oil is over ,\nsaid then chevron ceo david j . o ' reilly .\nin 1951 , the company created the oronite chemical co . to market a growing output of petrochemicals . three years later , the richmond refinery completed the nation\u2019s first unit to manufacture paraxylene , a basic material for making dacron and other synthetic fibers .\nas the company grew , it changed structurally . in 1906 , a consolidation between pacific coast oil and iowa standard created a new entity , standard oil co . ( california ) , finalizing an integration that had existed for six years .\ndivested from its parent company in 1911 , standard oil co . ( california ) had strong financial discipline , an impressive product line , marketing savvy , a growing refining system , a flexible marine fleet and an extensive pipeline network . one critical challenge remained : finding the energy to meet spiraling demand in a dynamic marketplace .\nred line assembly lube is designed to be used as a lubricant to apply to potential wear surfaces before assembly in order to prevent metal contact upon startup before adequate lubrication is supplied . this product will mix with the oil and not plug filters , and can be used on all lubricated parts such as cams , followers , pistons , and bearings , and bolt threads . use only a small amount on bearing and piston surfaces \u2013 too much can make it difficult to turn over the engine . do not use on exhaust bolts or other high\nwith u . s . crude oil supplies depleted by the allies\u2019 military needs during world war i , standard oil co . of california ( socal ) began seeking oil and gas reserves beyond u . s . shores in the postwar years . the long , intrepid quest would take more than 10 years before the company made its first international discovery in june 1932 .\nlacking iowa standard\u2019s marketing savvy and financial clout , coast oil had been struggling , despite its successful record of exploration and production . as a result , in 1900 , coast oil agreed to be acquired by iowa standard , while retaining the name of pacific coast oil co . through the acquisition , iowa standard gained a presence in the production , transportation and refining businesses .\nhi , i ' m a road racer . we ' re beating cars for extended periods on the track . every racer i know uses red line water wetter . for track days - non - competitive track time , and time trials , many people use water wetter with coolant . it increases the boiling point of the coolant mixture . i would recommend it for any vehicle , as it will only make the coolant work better .\nstandard oil co . ( california ) scored big in december 1913 when it purchased the murphy oil co . holdings in west coyote and east whittier . by 1917 , standard had added two other great southern california discoveries in the montebello and baldwin no . 3 fields .\nlyden oil company was founded in 1919 , and 97 years later remains true to their roots by continuing to deliver high quality bulk lubricants at the best price . they carry full product lines from many different major brands , as well as their own brand , proguard\u00ae and they have now added the redline synthetic oils to their offering . now , more than ever before , lyden oil is able to take care of every aspect of their customer\u2019s needs , from finding the right product and equipment to use that product , to creating a delivery schedule so that the tanks are never empty .\nlacking the capital it would need to seize marketing opportunities in this growing area , california star was acquired by the pacific coast oil co . on sept . 10 , 1879 . colonel charles felton , coast oil\u2019s president , had incorporated the company less than seven months earlier , on feb . 19 , 1879 .\nsocal had already found a potential market for its middle eastern oil by creating a historic partnership with texaco in 1936 . the joint venture , which became known as the california texas oil company , or caltex , melded the company\u2019s middle eastern exploration and production rights with texaco\u2019s extensive marketing network in africa and asia .\nundeterred , petroleum pioneers demetrius scofield and frederick taylor of the california star oil works , a chevron predecessor , took aim at pico canyon , a remote portion of the rugged santa susana mountains . in september 1876 , driller alex mentry succeeded in striking oil in pico no . 4 , despite rattlesnakes , wasps , mud and underbrush .\nworking in searing heat , the team met with success on june 1 , 1932 , after the bit pierced a layer of blue shale and the crew smelled oil .\nto offset the depression\u2019s dramatic impact on earnings , the company stimulated sales by bringing out solidly researched new products , including standard gasoline in 1931 , flight and standard penn motor oils in 1932 , standard unsurpassed gasoline with tetraethyl lead in 1934 , delo ( diesel engine lubricating oil ) in 1935 , and rpm motor oil in 1936 .\nthe resumption of peace following world war ii infused standard oil co . of california ( socal ) with new energy , new opportunities and an enterprising quest for new oil and gas resources . to satisfy the growing need for petroleum products , the company frequently devoted more than two - thirds of its annual expenditures to exploration and development .\nthe company entered the canadian market in 1935 when standard oil co . of british columbia was launched in a two - room suite of the hotel vancouver . that same year , the company moved quickly , purchasing local oil distribution companies , acquiring service stations , establishing dealerships , starting a new refinery and acquiring a tanker , the b . c . standard .\nas standard oil co . of california ( socal ) began its second century , it had become a major company in the united states and the chevron brand was becoming familiar around the world . the company had ownership in 50 refineries , with a production capacity of almost 3 million barrels per day and featured the third - largest fleet among oil companies worldwide .\nu . s . expansion continued in 1961 when the company merged with standard oil co . ( kentucky ) , the market leader in petroleum products in five southeastern states . to serve this market with crude oil from fields in the gulf of mexico , the company constructed the 100 , 000 - barrel - a - day refinery at pascagoula , mississippi , in 1963 .\nchevron ' s earliest predecessor , pacific coast oil co . , was incorporated in 1879 in san francisco . the first logo contained the company name against a backdrop of wooden derricks set among the santa susana mountains that loomed over pico canyon . this was the site of the company ' s pico no . 4 field , california ' s earliest commercial oil discovery . ( chevron photo )\nspurred by memories of the gold rush , hordes of prospectors descended on california in the 1860s , seeking another kind of bounty \u2013 black gold , or oil . their early efforts were fruitless .\nuntil now , standard had left the hunt for oil to others . in 1909 , the company decided to gamble on its ability to find its own oil . after several initial failures , the drilling team had its first success on jan . 22 , 1910 , when a gusher flowed in at 1 , 500 barrels a day at the midway - sunset field in kern county , california .\nin addition to demonstrating its overall growth , the company reaffirmed its pioneering spirit by naming demetrius scofield , who tapped the company\u2019s first well , to be president of the standard oil co . ( california ) .\nthe company became the second largest u . s . - based energy company , with more than 11 billion barrels of oil and equivalent gas reserves and 2 . 4 million barrels per day of refining capacity .\nchevron\u2019s development of oil and natural gas from shale and tight rock formations has intensified since the company entered the marcellus shale through its acquisition of atlas energy in 2011 . by 2016 , in addition to the marcellus , the company was developing tight oil or liquids - rich gas shales in the permian basin of the southwestern united states , the vaca muerta shale in argentina , and the duvernay shale in canada . chevron already had a strong legacy position in the permian basin as one of its largest producers of oil and natural gas . and with approximately 2 million net acres of resources , chevron is the basin\u2019s largest net acreage holder .\na standard oil geologist examined a rock specimen in the venezuelan andes in 1958 , where there was an effort to build on the discovery of oil at the country\u2019s boscan field a decade earlier . during the years following world war ii , the company mounted an aggressive exploration program , which led to discoveries as far ranging as the u . s . gulf of mexico , canada , saudi arabia and indonesia . ( chevron photo )\nin the face of adversity , employees summoned up their \u201cstandard spirit\u201d and pressed ahead . during this time , women broke new ground , playing increasingly important roles in offices , laboratories , refineries , service stations and , occasionally , oil fields .\nin western europe , socal agreed to dissolve the caltex structure in that area and split its operations between the two parent companies , socal and texaco . to manage a share of the divided operations , the company created chevron oil europe in 1967 .\nin 1993 , chevron became the first major western oil company to enter the newly independent kazakhstan . chevron ceo ken derr and kazakhstan president nursultan nazarbayev signed an agreement creating the tengizchevroil joint venture to develop the giant tengiz field . ( chevron photo )\nnevertheless , the decade was marked by numerous milestones , including major discoveries ranging from the west pembina field in alberta , canada , to the ninian field in the united kingdom north sea , and from the middleton and north apoi oil fields in nigeria in 1972 to the giant hibernia field offshore newfoundland in 1979 . with these discoveries , socal achieved a production record of more than 3 . 5 million barrels of oil equivalent in 1976 , a year in which the world rebounded from an economic recession .\nin 1878 , standard oil co . opened a three - person , second - story office in san francisco . despite its modest trappings , standard possessed marketing acumen , outstanding products , an aggressive advertising philosophy and financial backing from its new york parent .\nalso in the u . s . gulf of mexico , chevron achieved first oil from the tahiti field in may 2009 . in approximately 4 , 100 feet ( 1 , 250 meters ) of water , tahiti featured the deepest producing well in the gulf .\nin 1977 , the company made a major organizational change when it formed chevron u . s . a . inc . , merging six domestic oil and gas operations into one . this change was driven by the need to establish a nationwide identity and a consolidated organization .\nin addition to its world - class assets and strong corporate culture , texaco had the experience of integrating getty oil co . \u2019s operations and people following the 1984 acquisition of getty . in 1999 , chevron initiated a series of talks with texaco , which proved unsuccessful .\nafter buying 500 acres of rolling lands on the northeast shore of san francisco bay in 1901 , standard completed the richmond refinery a year later . to feed this new colossus of west coast refineries , standard laid a pipeline from richmond to the prolific new oil fields at kern river and coalinga .\ninternationally , standard had major successes at the acheson field near edmonton , canada , and the boscan field in venezuela . and in saudi arabia , when drilling resumed in 1947 , the company learned that its concession area in the enala anticline contained the largest oil pool in the world\u2014105 miles of productive sands .\nwith a price tag of $ 13 . 3 billion , it was the largest merger in corporate history at the time \u2013 and a strong marriage of assets , corporate philosophy and the varied talents of two organizations\u2019 employees . by acquiring gulf , socal nearly doubled its worldwide proved oil and gas reserves overnight .\nour company has a long , robust history , which began when a group of explorers and merchants established the pacific coast oil co . on sept . 10 , 1879 . since then , our company\u2019s name has changed more than once , but we\u2019ve always retained our founders\u2019 spirit , grit , innovation and perseverance .\nfortunately , standard had the right person for the job in fred hillman , who became director of the producing department in 1911 . within four years , standard moved from sixth place to first among california\u2019s oil producers . and by 1919 , standard\u2019s production had grown to more than one - quarter of the state\u2019s total .\nsocal\u2019s marketing reach now extended far beyond the original five - state base in the western united states . after acquiring the perth amboy refinery in 1945 , the company used it as a manufacturing base a couple of years later when it launched an expanded marketing network in 12 eastern states through its subsidiary , california oil co .\nstandard expanded its fleet in 1970 by adding six new very large crude carriers ( vlccs ) , supertankers of 250 , 000 or more tons . the vlccs allowed the company to move bulk oil around the southern tip of africa , avoiding any supply disruptions such as occurred in 1967 with the closing of the suez canal .\nwithin the next year , coast oil built california\u2019s largest and most modern refinery , with a capacity of 600 barrels a day , at point alameda on san francisco bay ; constructed a pipeline that linked pico canyon with the southern pacific\u2019s train station at elayon in southern california ; and undertook an extensive , largely successful drilling program .\nrecognizing the cooperation and mutual confidence throughout the company , president kenneth kingsbury in 1923 described this all - important attribute as the \u201cstandard oil spirit , \u201d which \u201crepresents , on the part of the personnel , a fine enthusiasm for the company , and a concern for its welfare , of which the company is justly proud . \u201d\nby 1885 , it consolidated its western interests under its subsidiary , the standard oil co . ( iowa ) , which controlled distribution stations throughout the west coast . iowa standard quickly became the area\u2019s major seller of kerosene , and by 1900 , the company controlled a staggering 96 . 5 percent of the western market in light oils .\nas standard oil co . ( california ) entered the 1920s , the market\u2019s insatiable need for petroleum products continued . in 1925 alone , the company\u2019s three refineries at richmond , el segundo and bakersfield produced more than 56 million barrels of petroleum products as well as 13 . 6 million pounds of greases and 340 , 000 tons of asphalt .\nthe company\u2019s chance came virtually overnight . gulf oil corp . , the nation\u2019s fifth - largest petroleum company , had been under siege from an investor group seeking to gain control of the company and sell it piecemeal for a quick profit . after warding off a takeover bid , gulf\u2019s board of directors chose to offer the company up for sale .\nthrough the gulf merger , chevron became the no . 1 u . s . refiner and marketer as well as the nation\u2019s market leader in gas liquids . by 1988 , when the company acquired $ 2 . 5 billion in properties from tenneco , chevron became the leading oil and gas producer in the u . s . gulf of mexico .\nbefore the end of 1911 , standard oil co . ( california ) added to its refining capacity with the completion of the el segundo plant in southern california , formed the california natural gas co . to expand its search for natural gas in the san joaquin valley and beyond , and constructed a second pipeline linking richmond and the kern river field .\nthroughout this period , socal developed a wide range of new products , including chevron and chevron supreme gasoline , introduced in 1945 ; rpm motor oils in 1950 ; \u201cskypower\u201d gasolines in 1956 ; new chevron supreme gasoline and new rpm supreme motor oil in 1957 ; and chevron custom supreme , the first three grade gasoline in the west , in 1959 .\nstandard oil co . ( california ) also steadily expanded its service station network . it became the western leader by the end of 1919 with a total of 218 stations , more than the next three rivals combined . by 1926 , the number of service stations in the company ' s five - state marketing area more than tripled , to 735 units .\nin late 1949 , when caltex pacific finally resumed development of the field , the company realized that minas was an oil giant , which would yield 1 billion barrels over a 17 - year period , from 1952 to 1969 . caltex pacific would gain major additional production from the duri field , which was discovered in 1941 and developed during the early 1950s .\nin the decade following the war , socal\u2019s major u . s . discoveries included the kelly - snyder field in west texas ; the main pass , bay marchand and romere pass fields in the offshore waters of the gulf of mexico , where the company became the largest oil producer as of 1949 ; and the rangely field in the rockies of colorado .\nthe search began in december 1920 , when a 25 - person exploratory team sailed from san francisco to bondoc peninsula in the philippines , followed by a freighter carrying 1 , 000 tons of equipment . meanwhile , other socal crews were deployed as far afield as alaska and colombia in the quest for oil . despite each location\u2019s geological promise , the quest proved elusive .\nand yet the larger picture was unsettling , prompting the company to conclude that its normal business strategies simply wouldn\u2019t be enough . chairman of the board george keller expressed this view when he said , \u201cover the next decade , the oil business will become increasingly competitive . \u201d he added , \u201cflexibility in swiftly adapting to change will be mandatory for success\u2014and possibly survival . \u201d\nhillman\u2019s earliest oil and gas exploration successes came at midway , where the company made seven discoveries in an 18 - month period , including the largest , mcnee no . 4 , which produced a record 30 , 000 barrels a day in april 1912 . that same month , derby no . 1 blew out with a daily flow of gas estimated at 63 million cubic feet .\nwith forecasters predicting that the world ' s energy demand could increase by about one - third by 2040 , the world will need all the energy that can be produced from every available source , including natural gas , crude oil , coal , renewables and nuclear . chevron is committed to working safely and responsibly to help develop that energy through an unmatched array of major capital projects .\nchevron began production from its tahiti field , the deepest producing field in the u . s . gulf of mexico , in may 2009 . one of the largest crude oil and natural gas reservoirs in the gulf , the field was developed after the company used 3 - d imaging signals to penetrate 2 - mile - high layers of salt and visualize the full extent of the field .\non july 24 , mcnee no . 10 came in at 2 , 480 feet , flowing at 10 , 000 barrels a day and prompting hillman to send his former employer at ohio oil a cable that read : \u201ccan you match it , or do i take first place ? \u201d two days later , hillman\u2019s question was answered when the same well broke loose , at least doubling its output .\nin 2015 , chevron continued progress on the company\u2019s development projects to deliver future production growth . chevron achieved first production at the lianzi project in the angola\u2013republic of the congo joint development area , the moho bilondo phase 1b project in republic of the congo and the agbami 3 project in nigeria , and continued to ramp up production at the jack / st . malo project in the u . s . gulf of mexico . jack and st . malo are two of the largest oil and gas fields ever discovered in the deepwater gulf , with reservoirs more than 26 , 000 feet deep , under 7 , 000 feet of water . with a capacity of 177 , 000 barrels of oil equivalent per day , the jack / st . malo floating production unit is the largest that chevron has in the gulf of mexico .\nthe 2016 season at sharon will begin with the twice rained out night two of the \u201capple festival nationals\u201d from 2015 on saturday , april 16 . there will also be an open practice on friday , april 15 . following the lucas oil / rush late model event on april 22 , weekly racing will get underway with \u201csteel valley thunder\u201d on saturday , april 30 . a big season is in the works , stayed tuned throughout the winter months for updates .\nwe created this industry , pushing bubbles out of the way to ensure cooling .\nold - school viscosity for new school thinkers , gets up to temp quickly .\ncheck your manual , your bike may recommend a product this light and stable .\nthe go - to viscosity for sportsbikes with more antiwear than any other on the market .\nyour utv wants gnarly protection , but cold - flow sensitivity . this one is listening .\nspecific viscosity for bmw m - cars , but with pao / ester / zinc unlike other brands .\nwelcome to the phillips 66 investors site . this site is designed to give institutional and individual investors 24 - hour access to relevant financial and operating information about our company . in this section you will find presentations and conference calls , governance details , stock information and financial reports .\n* as of december 31 , 2017 , our board of directors has authorized repurchases totaling up to $ 12 billion of our outstanding common stock , including the authorization in october 2017 to repurchase $ 3 billion of additional shares . the authorizations from the board of directors do not have expiration dates . the share repurchases are expected to be funded primarily through available cash . the authorized shares will be repurchased from time to time in the open market at the company\u2019s discretion , subject to market conditions and other factors , and in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements . we are not obligated to acquire any particular amount of common stock and may commence , suspend or discontinue purchases at any time or from time to time without prior notice . shares of stock repurchased are held as treasury shares . in addition to shares purchased pursuant to our publicly announced repurchase program , we repurchased 35 million shares in a single transaction in february 2018 for approximately $ 3 . 3 billion .\nto receive notifications via email , enter your email address and select at least one subscription below . after submitting your information , you will receive an email . you must click the link in the email to activate your subscription . you can sign up for additional subscriptions at any time .\nanniversary , so we are especially proud to be a part of that . our employees , customers , and dealers feel that doug kalitta is an incredible driver with a fantastic record in sonoma , so he is the perfect\ndoug kalitta has been driving top fuel dragsters since 1998 , and has won five out of 11 event championships at infineon raceway . this year he won the season opener in pomona , california , and is currently in 9th place in full throttle championship points . kalitta has finished in the top ten in full throttle top fuel championship points in every season of his drag racing career . prior to his career in drag racing , kalitta was a dominant force in open wheel racing , claiming the 1994 usac national sprint car championship followed by runner - up points finishes in 1995 and 1996 .\nthe fram autolite nhra nationals begin friday with two qualifying sessions at 4 : 45 p . m . and 7 : 15pm and again on saturday at 12 : 30pm and 3 : 00pm . the top 16 qualified cars in each pro class will race sunday in final eliminations beginning at 11 : 00 a . m . the fram autolite nhra nationals is the 15th of 24 national events in the 2009 nhra full throttle drag racing series .\nracing oils provide more wear protection than motor oils for passenger vehicles , however , these products contain fewer detergents and are not suitable for street use .\nwe have a wide range of gear oils available , please select one of the ranges below to view the gear oils that are specifically designed for that use .\nwater wetter is one of our most popular products . its unique additives double the cooling ability of water and improves the heat transfer and reduces cylinder head temperatures .\ndiesel fuel additives promote better fuel combustion and fuel system lubrication providing faster ignition , reduce detonation , reduce smoke , and improve engine efficiency .\nsuspension fluids can be mixed together to create intermediate viscosities , customized for a dampener ' s particular characteristics .\nhigh performance brake fluid perfect for street or track use . engineered to maintain viscosity , lubricity and compressibility at extreme temperatures to help safeguard against brake fading and vapor lock in racing , performance and street applications .\nfor inquiries related to this message please contact support . for sales inquiries , please visit urltoken\nif you believe this to be in error , please confirm below that you are not a robot by clicking\ni ' m not a robot\nbelow .\nplease make sure your browser supports javascript and cookies and that you are not blocking them from loading . for more information you can review the terms of service and cookie policy .\nracing motor oils provide more wear and tear protection than motor oils for passenger vehicles , however , these products contain fewer detergents and are not suitable for street use .\nsuitable for vw / audi 502 . 00 / 503 . 01 / 505 . 01 - 99 , bmw ll - 01 and ford wss - m2c946 - a\nrecommended for api sn , sm , sl , cf ; acea c3 ; vw audi 504 . 00 / 507 . 00 ; bmw longlife - 04 ; porsche c30 ; gm dexos2\u00ae ; mb 229 . 31 / 229 . 51 and chrysler ms - 11106\nsuitable for vw / audi 502 . 00 / 503 . 01 / 506 . 00 / 506 . 01 , bmw ll - 01 as well as mercedes benz 229 . 3 and 229 . 5\nalso for api sm / sl / sj / sh / sg / cf and acea a3 / b3 / b4 e7 / e9 , mb 228 . 1 / 228 . 31\nthese products contain the extreme pressure additives necessary for ultimate protection road cars and racing vehicles , as well as friction modifiers for proper limited - slip operation .\ndesigned to satisfy dexron - vi\u00ae , dexron - iii\u00ae , mercon\u00aesp , mercon\u00aelv , honda dw - 1 , acura atf 3 . 0 , toyota ws , mercedes benz nag - 2 , zf - lg 6 , 6 + and 8 fluids\nacting like a liquid grease , these unique lubricants contain a suspension of solid microscopic particles as an extreme pressure agent , offering a \u201cbest of both worlds\u201d balance of low drag and superior protection for gear teeth .\nused in low - power dog - ring racing transaxles with moderate to low load , qualifying , etc .\ndesigned to provide extreme protection in many wet and - dry - style dual clutch transmissions .\nthese products include a unique agent that lowers temperatures by reducing or eliminating bubbles or vapor barrier that form on hot metal surfaces .\nuse one bottle for most passenger cars and light trucks , treats 3 to 5 gallons or 13 . 2 to 15 . 9 liters . vehicles with larger cooling systems should use two bottles .\nthese products offer unprecedented value with concentration to treat larger fuel volumes at a lower cost .\navailable in different levels of concentration , these products provide the detergency , lubrication , and faster combustion for today\u2019s diesel fuels .\nthese products offer the specific chemistry required for motorcycles , atvs , snowmobiles , and personal watercraft .\nrecommended for v - twins that need more viscosity due to operation in extremely hot climates .\nspecifically blended for air - 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", "topic": 32}], "title": "compunetix", "paragraphs": ["glassdoor has 35 compunetix reviews submitted anonymously by compunetix employees . read employee reviews and ratings on glassdoor to decide if compunetix is right for you .\nin august 2008 compunetics became a subsidiary of compunetix as a result of an offer extended by compunetix to the shareholders of compunetics .\ncompunetix has an experienced procurement staff that is assigned by customer , not commodity .\nwhen a customer has a question , compunetix provides the answer . the consistently high standard of compunetix support is one reason why compunetix customers stay compunetix customers\u2013year after year . compunetix support personnel are highly trained and well - versed in all aspects of compunetix products and services . importantly , these service personnel are based in the same location as those who designed , engineered and manufactured the products . should a question arise that a support staff person is unable to answer , the solution is always close by .\n\u201cwe have once again found success with compunetix . through our partnership with compunetix , vodafone italy has become one of the first global service providers to supply hd voice in large scale conferences . compunetix is driving the collaboration market with hd voice conferencing . \u201d\nfor more information on the numerous quality manufacturing certifications that compunetix holds , visit urltoken .\ncompunetix advanced collaboration technology over the years have been a privilege of conferencing service providers and large enterprises . the improving of network performance and security , allows compunetix to deliver all the benefits of the proprietary video - conference technology through the cloud and makes compunetix accessible to everybody .\nthese events mark the introduction of compunetix offerings into the vibrant and increasingly demanding south american market .\n\u201ccompunetix is an excellent and reliable choice for companies interested in high capacity , expandable audio conferencing bridges . \u201d\n\u00a9 2018 compunetix . all rights reserved . 1 . 800 . 879 . 4266 legal | privacy | certifications\ncompunetix is a financially stable company that invests approximately 20 % of our profit annually to r & d .\ncompunetix is a leading manufacturer of sophisticated electronics , delivering the communication industry\u2019s largest worldwide deployment of digital collaboration platforms .\nthe pittsburgh technology council invites you to this exciting upcoming recruiting event with compunetix , chorus call , and sonexis .\ncompunetix , inc develops state of the art multimedia multipoint teleconferencing systems , both in the commercial and in the government market through its communications systems division and federal systems division compunetix also provides engineering and manufacturing through its instrumentation systems division .\na look at the compunetix history , the internal workings of our organization , and our achievements shows that compunetix embodies the important corporate values too often missing in many organizations today , particularly in the fast - changing world of technology . compunetix customers are confident that we will be here for them tomorrow , next year , and for years after that .\ncompunetix was once told , \u201cyou\u2019re a quiet company , but you\u2019ve sure made a loud impact in this industry . \u201d\ncompunetix is home to the leading developer of conferencing applications for the service provider , government , and corporate enterprise markets .\nvoice systems - cisco call manager , voip , telephony systems , compunetix mvp . job # : . . . .\ncompunetix , inc . is worldwide leader in the design and manufacture of mission - critical conferencing systems . compunetix is the single largest provider of voice teleconferencing equipment around the world and offers complex unified voice , video , and web collaboration services .\nat compunetix we consider ourselves a high - mix , sophisticated manufacturer that offers a flexible and tailored approach to meet any customer\u2019s most critical requirements . compunetix has all the processes and procedures in place to accommodate full turnkey , consigned or kitted inventory , electronic manufacturing and testing projects . in addition , compunetix offers mechanical assembly , automated conformal coating and environmental stressing services .\ncompunetix , inc . develops state - of - the - art multimedia multipoint teleconferencing systems , both in the commercial and in the government market through its communications systems division and federal systems division . compunetix also provides engineering and manufacturing through its instrumentation systems division .\ncompunetix is currently seeking a data management specialist to perform technical administration duties for data archive , development and maintenance . . . .\nfor support or maintenance information on the full array of compunetix voice / data collaboration products and applications please download the pdf below .\nthis year marks the 50th anniversary of compunetix . in recognition of the accomplishments of compunetix and its founder dr . giorgio coraluppi over this time , the pittsburgh technology council is dedicating tonight\u2019s entire techvibe radio show to celebrating the rich past and exciting future of . . .\ncompunetix produces a variety of electronics systems from pcb - level assemblies to upper - level box builds to complete system - level integrations .\ncompanion mobile is a professional videoconferencing app from compunetix . quickly connect to view images , documents and more while in a video call .\nstandard and customized training is available at compunetix in monroeville , pa or at the customer\u2019s site . educational topics include mvp and mission instruments . specific training classes are targeted to mission instruments users , administrators , and support personnel . contact compunetix federal systems for syllabus and pricing information .\ncompunetix seeks an assistant maintenance technician to perform a wide range of duties including general building and grounds maintenance , painting , and . . .\nthe temperatures may be rising but the prices are dropping this summer at compunetix ! for a limited time , compunetix is offering special pricing on the following items : expansion ports redundancy packages and spares kits voip conversion kits \u2013 there\u2019s no need to look for a new conferencing . . .\nto get in touch with us to see how compunetix engineering services can take your project to the next level , email us at csdsales @ urltoken .\ncompunetix is currently seeking a junior hardware engineer to work with a team of engineers to design high - speed digital hardware for our telecommunications . . .\nsonexis is a subsidiary of compunetix , inc . and a leading provider of an in - house audio and web conferencing platforms for the enterprise market .\ncompunetix\u2019 experience with mission voice dates back to the late 1980s , when nasa goddard space flight center used our conferencing systems to coordinate space flight operations . since then , compunetix has grown into the nation\u2019s leading mission voice equipment provider . the contex\u00ae mission voice platform ( mvp ) , launched in 2012 , is compunetix\u2019 fourth generation mission voice system and our current flagship product . nationwide , over 125 mvp systems have been deployed to various government and military organizations .\n\u201cwe are excited to offer collaboration solution services powered by compunetix , \u201d stated joe shield , kontact art director of new business development and operations . \u201ccompunetix offers the best - of - breed video collaboration solutions for the enterprise and government markets , and kontact art is pleased to introduce them to panama . \u201d\n, vsd ' s director of global solutions .\ncompunetix offers the best - of - breed collaboration solutions that are customizable to fit every need .\nfrom concept to completion : compunetix has developed the latest skills and technologies needed to establish and maintain leadership in the production of highly - sophisticated electronic systems .\nthe tools , systems and applications include comit , remedy , spok , compunetix , callware , oracle / tekelec , 5ess performance monitoring software . . . .\ncompunetix federal systems division program manager , josh zueger , takes time out of his recent customer visit to climb mt . whitney and conquer a new summit .\ncompunetix hires only the finest minds in technology , men and women who share the compunetix dedication to excellence . their reward is working in an environment of intellectual innovation and professionalism , where an open exchange of ideas is encouraged , where great work is admired and respected above all , and where they , the employees , are the company\u2019s largest shareholders . it is this superb teamwork that allows compunetix to be the company that remains at the forefront of the \u201ctechnology of cooperation .\nthe mvp switch is the core of a compunetix mission voice conferencing platform , connecting to users through voice ports ( radios , phones , etc . ) and compunetix mission user consoles . the mvp is a purpose - built machine for mission voice environments , designed to meet demanding requirements for reliability , maintainability , and security .\nchorus call is a partner of compunetix , the leader in state - of - the - art collaboration and telecommunications products for audio , video and data conferencing .\nconcept to completion encompasses the entire realm of electronics manufacturing that compunetix offers , including various levels of design , fabrication , procurement , electronic assembly and testing services .\ncompanion web is the the most scalable web videoconferencing solution . it allows you to quickly and easily experience the latest compunetix videoconferencing solutions based on the evergreen technology .\ncompunetix , a us small business , provides mission - critical voice communications for government and civilian command and control applications . our mvp systems enable access , control and simultaneous monitoring of multiple red / black voip and / or tdm voice sources . compunetix will exhibit a mvp system & newest products including a gtxv console . .\ncompunetix is a u . s . based small business with more than 40 years of experience designing , manufacturing , installing , and supporting u . s . military and government and commercial customers . compunetix federal systems division is a leading supplier of mission critical voice communications system for test range , intelligence , and command and control applications .\nfor compunetix electronics manufacturing support / maintenance information , please contact us at 412 - 373 - 8110 or isdsupport @ urltoken for support and isdsales @ urltoken for maintenance .\n\u201ccompunetix walked us through the process . there were people there to answer our questions and to guide us through . it was very comforting\u2026the support we get is phenomenal . \u201d\ntypical accessories include headsets , footswitches , voice recorders , and a variety of networking equipment . when purchasing directly from compunetix , these accessories are backed by our standard warranty .\ncompunetix produces a complete line of hardware and software that sets the standard for audio conferencing and data collaboration , with hardware , software , and applications that work seamlessly together .\ncompunetix offers several 19\u201d rack mount user consoles . most rack mount consoles come in red / black and single color ( black - only or red - only ) versions .\nfrom the public clouds to private clouds , to hybrid clouds and beyond , compunetix platforms provide that foundational support for massively scalable ott and cloud - based unified collaboration services .\naver is very excited to be partnering with a global collaboration leader like compunetix ,\nnoted aver vp of business development karl dahlin .\ncombining aver hd room video conferencing systems with the compunetix ecosystem of collaboration products and services creates a one - stop - shop for on - premise or cloud based solutions for customers big or small .\ncompunetix is the leading developer of converged voip , voice , video , and data collaboration and conferencing applications for service providers , government , and corporate enterprise markets . the summit olympus\u2122 and evergreen\u2122 platforms seamlessly bridge networks and users , enabling powerful collaboration . combined with world - class support and innovative professional services , compunetix delivers the right solution , every time .\nthe visual communications industry group ( vcig ) will feature compunetix and chorus call during their upcoming member spotlight sessions next week on thursday , september 5 at 1 : 00 pm et . the sessions provide the visual communications community the opportunity to familiarize themselves with the products and services industry vendors have to offer . the compunetix and chorus call talk [ \u2026 ]\ncompunetix along with sonexis ( a brand of compunetix ) will be attending and sponsoring the convergeone national sales conference in denver , co . this event , which will showcase our video collaboration solutions and enterprise audio systems , begins tomorrow and runs through thursday february 22nd . be sure to stop by booth 521 and check out our world - class collaboration [ \u2026 ]\ncheck out the video below that rave filmed at our booth n2218 yesterday at infocomm . jim klueber , the video systems division ( vsd ) manager at compunetix , explains the evergreen multipoint control unit ( mcu ) and how it can be used to enable video conferencing in the cloud . jim also mentions another compunetix product , the new video on [ \u2026 ]\nwe would like to thank all of the attendees who stopped by the compunetix booth and we look forward to seeing and speaking with more people at our upcoming shows , listed here .\ncompunetix has a long tradition of jitc certified equipment dating back to the early 2000\u2019s . with systems ranging from 24 to 3 , 840 ports , we are the most scalable solution available on the apl ( approved products list ) . compunetix products are known for their reliability and longevity with systems boasting a reliability rating of 99 . 9996 % . it is [ \u2026 ]\nthe compunetix federal systems division ( fsd ) will be exhibiting at auvsi\u2019s unmanned systems north america 2012 , taking place in las vegas on august 6 - 9th . the fsd team will showcase and demonstrate the latest generation contex\u00ae mission voice platform ( mvp ) . compunetix is a leader in mission critical voice communications systems . the mvp , a small footprint , high [ \u2026 ]\nsonexis , a compunetix brand , is the enterprise market\u2019s premier solution for replacing end - of - life avaya meeting exchange or cisco meetingplaces with the conferencemanager2 or summit olympus ! at compunetix , our practice is to never terminate products , which enables our platform customers to enjoy a long life - cycle and quick return on investment . we believe that once you have [ \u2026 ]\nsince 1968 compunetix has been providing advanced communications solutions all over the world , building and maintaining a reputation for reliability , customer service , product quality and technological excellence that others simply cannot match .\ncompunetix is a vertically - integrated organization that stands firm in its belief that when all levels of electronic design and manufacture are available internally , the quality of the product can be strictly controlled .\ncompunetix , along with sonexis ( a brand of compunetix ) , is excited to be exhibiting at enterprise connect in orlando this week ! the companies will be demonstrating and promoting our enterprise - level collaboration platform , conferencemanager\u21222 and our soon to be released one - touch audio , web , hd video conferencing service . also , be sure to inquire about our recently released webrtc [ \u2026 ]\nthe federal systems division of compunetix recently debuted several new products at the international telemetry conference ( itc ) held in las vegas , nevada . among these were the gtx - v ( audio / video multimedia mission instrument ) and the 4 - star ( analog to ip gateway ) . greg de silva and josh zueger exhibited at the compunetix booth and described the show as very [ \u2026 ]\nhuang yuangeng , ceo of bizconf telecom states ,\ncompunetix products are the benchmark of communications systems and have helped build our solutions into true technology implementations that changes how companies collaborate in china .\nthe compunetix video systems division takes a holistic approach to full - featured collaboration with the companion suite . rooted in the rich compunetix history of developing , deploying , and supporting high quality visual conferencing , the suite gathers together best - of - breed industry partners and pairs them with the infinitely scalable family of evergreen multipoint conferencing units . the result is a customized and reliable answer to your collaboration requirements .\nthe temperatures may be rising but the prices are dropping this summer at compunetix ! for a limited time , compunetix is offering special pricing on the following items : expansion ports redundancy packages and spares kits voip conversion kits \u2013 there\u2019s no need to look for a new conferencing platform if a voip transition is imminent . convert your exiting summit / olympus system to packetized voice . [ 91 more words ] urltoken\nthe compunetix contex\u00ae mvp is our commercial\u2011off\u2011the\u2011shelf ( cots ) advanced next generation hybrid voip / tdm system that enables access , control and simultaneous monitoring of multiple red / black voip and / or tdm voice sources . contex mvp is a proven system that offers longevity , flexibility for future expansion , and reliable long\u2011term sustainment support . compunetix products are a part of today\u2019s intelligence , uav and us air defense toolkits .\nfor support / maintenance information on all compunetix mission - critical systems products and services , please contact us at 412 - 373 - 8110 or fsdsupport @ urltoken for support and fsdsales @ urltoken for maintenance .\ncompunetix is the leading provider of teleconferencing platforms . with more than 120 , 000 ports installed worldwide , the company has the industry s largest deployment of digital teleconferencing systems . for more information , urltoken .\nnow the robust capabilities of the compunetix evergreen multi - point conferencing unit ( mcu ) have been seamlessly integrated with the power of the cloud to provide a flexible , ip - based video collaboration solution \u2013 introducing evergreencloud .\naround the world , compunetix mission voice systems are engaged in supporting mission critical operations wherever the need for security and reliability is paramount . contact us today to talk about how the mvp may satisfy your mission voice requirements .\non friday compunetix founder , dr . giorgio coraluppi along with vice president , director and fsd division manager , michael hockenberry were special guests on the kdka 1020 techvibe radio show . the show , which airs every friday night at 7 on kdka 1020 , focuses on ' the pacesetters in pittsburgh ' s technology and entrepreneurial communities ' . this past friday ' s show was dedicated to the 50 year anniversary of compunetix\u2026 [ 35 more words ] urltoken\ncompunetix will be attending the nastd eastern region seminar in foxborough , ma , may 14th thru 17th . the nastd is a member - driven organization whose purpose is to advance and promote the effective use of information technology and services to improve the operation of state government . in continued support of the national association of state technology directors ( nastd ) , compunetix has just renewed it ' s membership for another year . [ 92 more words ] urltoken\ncompunetix is pleased to announce the release the new compunetix video call center . designed as an agent - assist tool , the video call center solution empowers e - health organizations to seamlessly connect patients , healthcare professionals , support staff , as well as others , in high definition video call sessions . its easy - to - use interface streamlines communication and simplifies the experience for all users , while simultaneously adding important visual communication cues for the healthcare provider .\ncompunetix will show case our current products including our contex gtx audio video voice console that integrates video streaming , video conferencing , and imagery with mission voice communications . please visit to hear about new capabilities and discuss your applications .\nthis year marks the 50th anniversary of compunetix . in recognition of the accomplishments of compunetix and its founder dr . giorgio coraluppi over this time , the pittsburgh technology council is dedicating tonight ' s entire techvibe radio show to celebrating the rich past and exciting future of the company . listen in tonight ( 5 / 11 ) at 7 on kdka 1020 am as dr . giorgio coraluppi , along with vice president , director and fsd division manager michael hockenberry , detail the the humble beginnings of compunetix in the east hills behind a dairy queen and how the company evolved into one of the region ' s top tech companies and one of the world ' s leading telecommunications manufacturers . urltoken\ncompunetix stands as the only independent solutions manufacturer with the expertise to deliver a spectrum of unified collaboration solutions on the industry\u2019s leading converged platforms , the summit olympus\u2122 and contex summit\u00ae media processors . our suite of collaboration applications delivers fully integrated voice collaboration , data sharing , scheduling , recording , and more to fulfill all of your voice collaboration needs . likewise , the compunetix evergreen\u2122 line of media conferencing platforms enables unparalleled and scalable feature - rich high definition video conferencing .\nfor support / maintenance information on all compunetix video conferencing platforms , software and applications , including evergreen\u2122 and companion , please contact us at 412 - 373 - 8110 or vsdsupport @ urltoken for support and vsdsales @ urltoken for maintenance .\nfrankly , some of the money we invest in r & d is money we do not invest in aggressive marketing . instead , at compunetix we let our list of long - term clients do the talking for us . after all , a company is judged by the company it keeps . a look at the compunetix roster of customers shows a list of organizations\u2013including government , military and the top - level corporations\u2013that demand the highest standards of quality , dependability and integrity .\ncollaboration service providers and enterprises alike need the right applications to satisfy their customer\u2019s particular requirements . compunetix offers the correct blend of off - the - shelf and development toolkit solutions that enable you to build the function set your customers demand .\n\u201cwe are excited to offer our flexible collaboration solution services powered by companion , \u201d stated eric murphy , vsd\u2019s director of global solutions . \u201ccompunetix offers the best - of - breed collaboration solutions that are customizable to fit every need . \u201d\ncompunetix is a leader in mission critical voice communications systems . the mvp , a small footprint , high port density mission voice communications system , supports voip , tdm , and a combination of the two . the system , which is available in 2 slot , 6 slot , and 14 slot atca cabinets , includes a 3d audio feature that geospatially separates voice channels . to ensure a high level of security , the mvp contains red / black system architecture and 16 security levels . the contex mvp supports an abundant array of communications applications and user configurations , as compunetix strives to provide products and solutions that can be tailored to each individual customer . compunetix products are a part of today\u2019s uav command and control centers .\ncompunetix , inc . , compunetics , inc . , chorus call , inc . and sonexis , inc . are once again encouraging and incenting their employees to exercise their right and responsibility to vote in the upcoming general election on november 8 .\npittsburgh talks is a place to discover the pittsburgh - based technology and services behind the world of collaboration . two local companies , chorus call and compunetix , are leading the way providing converged voice , data and video conferencing to users worldwide .\ncongratulations to sonexis , a compunetix brand , on their 2018 jitc certification for the conferencemanager2 platform ! the conferencemanager2 solution is an integrated audio conferencing platform which has been certified by the defense information systems agency ( disa ) joint interoperability test . . .\nat compunetix we realize that sound administration and carefully coordinated efforts are mandatory to achieve production tasks on time and as ordered . in order to function as an extension of the customer\u2019s own organization , isd assigns a project management team to each critical program .\ncompunetix considers ourselves to be a high - mix , specialty contract manufacturer that offers a tailored method to meet any customer\u2019s most critical requirements . our approach encompasses the entire spectrum of electronics manufacturing including design , fabrication , procurement , assembly and testing services .\nabout sonexis technology , inc . : sonexis is a subsidiary of compunetix , inc . and a leading provider of an in - house audio and web conferencing platforms for the enterprise . sonexis conferencemanager has set new standards for ease of use and security .\nall compunetix products are designed , manufactured , tested , and supported from our headquarters near pittsburgh , pa . compunetix is a vertically integrated manufacturer overseeing all stages of production , from printed circuit board fabrication to staging of complete turnkey systems . our unique structure gives us the ability to adapt to customer needs and provide outstanding lifetime support . although the mvp is considered a commercial off - the - shelf ( cots ) product , fsd\u2019s staff of over 30 engineers stands ready to tailor the mvp for specific applications .\nthe compunetix federal systems division ( fsd ) will be exhibiting at auvsi\u2019s unmanned systems north america 2012 , taking place in las vegas on august 6 - 9 th . the fsd team will showcase and demonstrate the latest generation contex\u00ae mission voice platform ( mvp ) .\ncompunetix platforms have built in flexible and open application program interfaces ( apis ) for a wide range of customization , development and integrations for both in - system and personalized development . we provide accurate parameters , specifications , and support for a seamless fit into your infrastructure .\nin the technology industry this is quite an accomplishment . compunetix achieves this continued growth and its consistent relevance in the ever - changing technology industry , by maintaining a dedication to reliability , dependability , and quality of service that often takes a second seat with other technology companies .\nintended to be utilized as an agent - assisted tool , the compunetix video call center seamlessly connects patients , doctors , customers , company representatives , support staff , and more . its easy - to - use video interface streamlines communication and simplifies the experience for all users .\nheadquartered just outside the picturesque city of pittsburgh , pa , compunetix has grown into a leading manufacturer of multipoint collaboration equipment and web collaboration software in the world . with over one million ports installed in more than 30 countries , the company has the industry\u2019s lar . . .\na crucial part of ongoing efforts to promote higher education in the areas of computing and mathematics , compunetix is once again proud to sponsor the 2018 version of the three minute thesis competition at the university of pittsburgh\u2019s school of computing and information . this annual pitt comp . . .\ncompunetix will be exhibiting at the 2018 texas dir connect technology expo in austin , tx on wednesday april 4th . the dir connect brings together information technology professionals and purchasing personnel from both the public and private sectors in a biennial exposition . it features 150 + contract . . .\nthe panelists for the session include ; ben yomtoob , vice president of business development for intercall , warren baxley , vice president of product management for voyant technologies , gerard pompa , vice president of communications systems division for compunetix , and david seavers , chief technology officer for spectel .\ncompunetix has been designing and manufacturing public and private communications solutions for over 40 years and is the industry expert in high - quality voice for every conferencing need . from sensitive and secure encrypted calls to emergency alerting systems , we offer commercial quality conferencing to government and secure military markets .\ncompunetix , the industry leading developer of converged voip , voice , video , and data collaboration and conferencing applications for the service provider , government , and corporate enterprise markets , is proud to be an american company . for 50 years we have been designing and manufacturing soluti . . .\na specific focus has been placed on enhancing the conferencemanager\u2019s web conferencing functionality to improve the end user experience and broaden the platform\u2019s capabilities as a whole . sonexis and compunetix continue to leverage their collective engineering , product and market capabilities to position themselves for solid growth in the enterprise market .\nwhen time is a luxury that you just don\u2019t have , and you need your conference participants to join your call without incident , eventmeet by compunetix is right for you . eventmeet is the specialized web application that streamlines caller entry into event conferences . it gives parties an unprecedent . . .\ncompunetix senior vice president and manager of the communication systems division , jerry pompa , will be attending the 2018 infocomm conference and expo where he will be participating in a discussion panel of industry experts . as a member of the board of director\u2019s for the imcca ( interactive mu . . .\ncompunetix is pleased to release its newest video conferencing solution , video call center . designed as an agent - assist tool , the video call center solution empowers e - health organizations to seamlessly connect patients , healthcare professionals , support staff , and others , in high definition vide . . .\nthe compunetix , inc . video systems division ( vsd ) , a global leader in large - scale , carrier grade , high definition video collaboration solutions for room systems , desktop applications , and mobile devices , has partnered with kontact art , panama\u2019s premier business services consulting firm , to participate in two upcoming unified collaboration and consulting events in panama . the first , bizfit panama 2015 , is sponsored by the panama city chamber of commerce and was held on october 20 \u2013 22 . kontact art and compunetix will be demonstrating the power and fluidity of the evergreen video collaboration offerings .\nvidtel , a pioneer in cloud - based video conferencing , will showcase its award - winning webrtc - based conferencing capability . vidtel will demonstrate its any - to - any conferencing with a collection of ecosystem innovation partners , including act conferencing , aver , burstpoint , compunetix , and intelepeer .\nthe compunetix , inc . video systems division ( vsd ) , a global leader in carrier grade infrastructure and high definition video collaboration solutions for room , desktop , and mobile users , is pleased to introduce its companion suite line of collaboration offerings designed specifically for conferencing in the cloud . as a global pioneer in creating collaborative workspaces for partners and their customers , compunetix now adds the companion suite for the modern workspace . the suite incorporates flexible connection choices including traditional and usb connected rooms , desktop , mobile , and our new enhanced hd audio , so connections can be established anywhere .\ncompunetix will be attending the nastd eastern region seminar in foxborough , ma , may 14th thru 17th . the nastd is a member - driven organization whose purpose is to advance and promote the effective use of information technology and services to improve the operation of state government . in conti . . .\ncompunetix is excited to announce a new video mcu trade - up program . this program enables the exchange of obsolete video conferencing mcus that are currently end - of - life \u2013 such as discontinued lifesize\u00ae , cisco\u00ae , avaya\u00ae or polycom\u00ae units - for credit toward a brand new evergreen\u2122 video collaboration system .\nbeginning as a dream of our expert engineers , the summit olympus fully realized into a landmark audio conferencing platform in the compunetix product line . housing a complete collection of advanced hardware components , the summit olympus features unprecedented scale and improved performance while maintaining the rich feature functionality of contex collaboration system software .\njoin compunetix senior vice president and manager of the communication systems division , jerry pompa , on june 7th at the 2018 infocomm conference and expo where he will be participating in the \u201cuc managed services in an iot world\u201d panel with industry experts . mr . pompa will be covering several e . . .\non friday compunetix founder , dr . giorgio coraluppi along with vice president , director and fsd division manager , michael hockenberry were special guests on the kdka 1020 techvibe radio show . the show , which airs every friday night at 7 on kdka 1020 , focuses on \u2018the pacesetters in pittsburgh\u2019 . . .\nunfortunately , our sales team must say goodbye for now . today is the final day of the 2018 american telemedicine association ( ata ) conference and expo in chicago , il . compunetix was on - site over the last several days speaking with industry professionals , and exhibiting our healthcare telecommunic . . .\ncompunetix , inc . a global leader in carrier - grade infrastructure and high definition video collaboration solutions for room , desktop , and mobile users , is excited to announce a new video mcu trade - up program . this program enables the exchange of obsolete video conferencing mcus that are currently . . .\ncompanion desktop features extensive videoconferencing capability for your pc . compunetix , the industry leader in collaboration technologies , incorporates their most technologically advanced videoconferencing features seamlessly into the easy - to - use user interface . this allows evergreen\u2122 system users to instantly initiate face - to - face video communication from their desktop .\nfrom the forest to the summit to the cloud and beyond , compunetix offers a portfolio of products , services , and partnerships to customize an ideal solution for your service provider business . while we have been busy over the last 30 years forging long - term relations with our csps clients , many of our competitors have quickly come and gone . compunetix invests in research and development to advance collaboration capabilities , are active participants in helping to share the future of the market , and truly believe that service providers are the backbone of collaboration . interested in our rich history as the partner of choice for csps ?\ntoday\u2019s blog post was written by senior account executive , jeff lautenschlager . as a member of the national association of state technical directors ( nastd ) , compunetix continued its support by attending the western regional conference in deadwood , sd june 4 - 7 , 2018 . along with the panel dis . . .\n/ prnewswire / - - the compunetix , inc . video systems division ( vsd ) , a global leader in carrier grade infrastructure and high definition video collaboration solutions for room , desktop , and mobile users , is pleased to introduce its companion suite line of collaboration offerings designed specifically for conferencing in the cloud . as a global pioneer in creating collaborative workspaces for partners and their customers , compunetix now adds the companion suite for the modern workspace . the suite incorporates flexible connection choices including traditional and usb connected rooms , desktop , mobile , and our new enhanced hd audio , so connections can be established anywhere .\nmonroeville , pa . , july 14 , 2014 / prnewswire / - - bizconf telecom , co . , ltd . , the market - leading conferencing provider in the people ' s republic of china , has adopted the compunetix contex summit ( ( r ) ) as its official unified platform for collaboration s\ncompunetix realizes that sound administration and carefully coordinated efforts are mandatory to achieve timely completion of production tasks . in order to function as an extension of the customer\u2019s own organization , isd assigns a project management team to each critical program . the team serves as the direct link between the customer and the manufacturing process .\ncompanion may be used in conjunction with our reservationless video conferencing or reserved video conferencing services . available in light / simple and full versions . full version allows desktop sharing . companion works with the compunetix video conferencing bridge . help desk support is available to participants who require assistance when downloading and using the product .\noctober 16 , 2015 , monroeville , pa \u2013 the compunetix , inc . video systems division ( vsd ) , a global leader in large - scale , carrier grade , high definition video collaboration solutions for room systems , desktop applications , and mobile devices , has partnered with kontact art , panama\u2019s premier business services consulting firm , to participate in two upcoming unified collaboration and consulting events in panama . the first , bizfit panama 2015 , is sponsored by the panama city chamber of commerce and will be held on october 20 \u2013 22 . kontact art and compunetix will be demonstrating the power and fluidity of the evergreen video collaboration offerings .\nevergreencloud allows you to quickly and easily experience the latest compunetix video conferencing solutions based on the evergreen technology , developed to deliver the best video quality and reliability no matter how large your video event is . whatever video end - points you choose , the evergreencloud will guarantee the easiest multipoint connectivity and the most reliable interoperability .\nas a provider of large - scale conferencing call center applications for the past 30 years , compunetix makes it easy to harness the full potential of our hardware solutions with excellent operations - based applications . from billing to operator management and back - end monitoring , our turn - key solutions will have you up and running fast .\ncompunetix senior vp and communications systems division manager jerry pompa was a featured speaker at the recent wainhouse research berlin collaboration summit in germany . the berlin collaboration summit is an annual event hosted at the steigenberger hotel in berlin and this year\u2019s theme was , \u201chow the collaborative workplace creates a drive for new services . \u201d [ \u2026 ]\nas we approach our annual company picnic this saturday at monroeville park , it is a good time to remind one another of the extent of our corporate family . compunetix is comprised of four unique divisions that each focus on a different aspect of our communication technologies : instrumentation systems division : encompasses the entire realm of [ \u2026 ]\nmcu and the aver hvc series hd video conferencing endpoints that can be deployed on - premise for smb and enterprise customers , purchased as a managed service or used to develop cloud based offerings by telcos and managed solution providers . global sales and marketing will be led by chorus call , a compunetix sister company that will leverage their global offices and regional presence around the world to promote , sell and support the combined solutions . the relationship is unique and a first of its kind for both companies . compunetix and aver along with burstpoint and vidtel , will appear together in vidtel ' s booth 1337 at enterprise connect , the premier enterprise conference and expo in\ncompunetix also boasts feature - rich software applications such as contex presenter\u2122 . all work with flexible and open apis for unlimited collaboration possibilities that increase productivity and your bottom line . new hd audio voice takes collaboration to a whole new level . in short , it\u2019s the world\u2019s most popular audio conference bridge solution . we\u2019re on your wavelength .\n\u201cthe product was first sold in 2002 and over the years developed into a robust and mature solution , in use by hundreds of companies worldwide . one of the key reasons for bringing sonexis into the compunetix family was the singular focus of sonexis on penetrating the enterprise market , \u201d said dan watkins , executive vice president of sonexis .\ncompunetics , a member of the compunetix , sonexis , and chorus call family of companies , proudly announced yesterday the purchase of a new electrical probe tester . the new microcraft e4m6151 moving probe tester will give compunetics the ability to test high density rigid and flexible bare boards down to a pitch of 100 microns , maintaining the [ \u2026 ]\n\u201ckontact art has been helping us to establish our footprint in panama and beyond , \u201d noted alvaro cruz , compunetix video systems division\u2019s account manager . \u201cthe south american marketplace is full of forward - thinking corporations and enterprises that want to take their collaboration to the next level . bizfit and megatendencias innovations will help us to address those organizations . \u201d\nsonexis has also worked closely with other divisions of compunetix and chorus call to bring forward the broader capabilities of the entire organization to the enterprise market . this effort will be strengthened as the family of companies continues to grow its network of enterprise channel partners , which is the key to success in the ever - evolving landscape of unified communications .\nas the summer season winds to a close , beach vacations come to an end , and the kids return to school , the demanding grind of the work week can sometimes place a strain on our work - life balance . work commitments inevitably roll into our personal lives and conflicting schedules can become a real issue . rather than trying to squeeze soccer practice and an after - hours international client meeting into your already hectic schedule , you can use the personalized compunetix collaboration solutions that enable you to easily conference on - the - go . using the robust mobile capabilities of the olympus hd app , eventmeet\u2122 , companion , and evergreencloud products , compunetix has a solution for any mobile conferencing need .\nburhan capar ( general manager of compunetics ) and randy koslosky ( sales manager of the instrumentation systems division at compunetix ) were recently featured on the latest installment of pittsburgh\u2019s techvibe radio . pittsburgh tech council ceo , audrey russo and director of visibility , jonathan kersting interviewed the pair and discussed the companies\u2019 progressive approach to the world of printed [ \u2026 ]\nis the leading developer of converged voip , voice , video , and data collaboration and conferencing applications for the service provider , government , and corporate enterprise markets . the summit olympus\u2122 and evergreen\u2122 platforms seamlessly bridge networks and users , enabling powerful collaboration . combined with world - class support and innovative professional services , compunetix delivers the right solution , every time .\nemployees and their families were treated to another sunny , summer celebration at the annual compunetix , compunetics , chorus call , and sonexis picnic . attendees enjoyed various activities and delicious picnic fare in the beautiful monroeville park . adults participated in several games of horseshoes , a company picnic tradition . volleyball as well as an impromptu game of badminton brought [ \u2026 ]\ncompunetix is engaged in developing state - of - the - art multimedia multipoint telecommunications systems for audio / videoconferencing and mission - critical applications , while compunetics , inc . is a manufacturer of printed circuit boards for the defense , aerospace , communication , high speed computing , medical and semiconductor markets for rigid , flexible and rigid - flex printed circuit boards .\nfor more than four decades , the monroeville , pa . - based family of companies compunetics , compunetix and chorus call has been a recognized leader in the innovation , engineering and manufacturing of leading - edge telecommunications equipment and services . dr . giorgio coraluppi founded this family of companies to never be complacent and to always increase its foothold in the market .\none of the more interesting aspects of the engineering group at compunetix is the vast range of problems we get to solve for our customers . as part of our in - house expertise developing hardware and software for telecommunication systems , we perform a broad variety of design services for our clients including analog and digital design , signal integrity analysis , and signal processing .\nsonexis , a compunetix brand , will exhibit at the upcoming avaya engage conference in new orleans , which is hosted by avaya and the international avaya user group ( iaug ) . avaya engage , held from january 28 \u2013 31 , is described as the \u201cpremier event for the future of communications experience and its impact on digital transformation . \u201d the [ \u2026 ]\nso in 2008 , compunetix\u2014a manufacturer of electronics systems from pcb level assembly and testing to sophisticated electronic system integration\u2014established sonexis technology to acquire the assets of sonexis , inc . , of tewksbury , mass . sonexis developed conferencemanager , an integrated audio and web conferencing platform targeted at small and medium size enterprises . it appears the addition has fit nicely into the family .\ncompunetix was in florida last week to attend the growing 2017 enterprise connect conference and exposition held at the gaylord palms resort in orlando , fl . , march 27 - 30 . while our affiliate company , sonexis , was hosting their own booth , members of the communication systems division ( csd ) walked the ec trade show floor and attended industry presentation [ \u2026 ]\ncompunetix , compunetics and chorus call , were born , and have thrived on not just the desire to meet challenges , to innovate and create new products and technological directions , but to do so while maintaining corporate integrity and independence . since 1968 , the companies have been rewarding employees by promoting their intellectual and professional growth , and making them collectively the companies\u2019 largest stockholder .\ncompunetix , chorus call , and sonexis are looking forward to hosting a job fair in conjunction with the pittsburgh technology council on thursday , february 18 from 5 : 30 pm to 7 : 30 pm at our monroeville headquarters . the event is uniquely designed for job seekers to get a behind - the - scenes look at the cultures of our companies and [ \u2026 ]\nthe federal systems division of compunetix will be exhibiting in booth 1319 at the 34th space symposium , ( april 16 \u2013 april 19 ) , 2018 . this annual conference / exhibition will be held at the broadmoor in colorado springs , colorado , usa . it will bring together space leaders from around the world to discuss , address and plan for the future [ \u2026 ]\nthe compunetix video systems division will have a presence at two booths in conjunction with four newly announced partners at this year\u2019s enterprise connect ! on march 18 \u2013 21 in orlando , fl , vsd will be exhibiting at booth 530 with sonexis to demo the new integration of the evergreen video mcu and conferencemanager , the scalable audio platform for the enterprise . booth 1337 [ \u2026 ]\nsponsored by afcea international , the technet land forces - south 2012 show took place in tampa last week . compunetix was excited to attend and meet with various divisions of the u . s . army and air force that focus on small business participation . these divisions included the special operations command ( socom ) , network enterprise technology command ( netcom ) , and the [ \u2026 ]\ncompunetix also offers an array of mobile video conferencing solutions . evergreencloud allows you to quickly and easily experience the latest compunetix video conferencing solutions based on the evergreen multipoint video technology . evergreencloud was developed to leverage new webrtc browser capabilities and deliver the best video quality and reliability no matter how large the video event . evergreencloud guarantees the easiest multipoint connectivity and the most reliable interoperability with no download required . a second video solution , the companion video suite , offers mobile , desktop , and web clients for common , consistent multipoint video . companion seamlessly interfaces with the evergreen mcu to allow users to connect to and manage conferences without the help of an operator . in an instant , you can initiate your conference and immediately participate in face - to - face collaboration .\na crucial part of ongoing efforts to promote higher education in the areas of computing and mathematics , compunetix is once again proud to sponsor the 2018 version of the three minute thesis competition at the university of pittsburgh\u2019s school of computing and information . this annual pitt competition , formerly referred to as the graduate student research award thesis and hosted by the university ' s\u2026 [ 385 more words ]\nour partnership with bizconf telecom allows us to help shape the chinese collaboration market ,\nstates gerard pompa , senior vice president and communications systems division manager at compunetix .\nwe congratulate bizconf ' s combination of excellent customer service paired with our high quality and scalable conferencing platforms , along with a unique commercial model to earn the accolades that they have received from the industry analysts .\nlast month compunetix sister company compunetics , a leading manufacturer of rigid , flexible , and rigid - flex printed circuit boards , welcomed a special guest speaker to their manufacturing facilities . nasa astrophysicist , dr . joanne hill - kittle gave a talk about her project entitled praxys : the polarimeter for relativistic astrophysical x - ray sources . \u201cx - ray polarization measurements of astrophysical sources reveal information that [ \u2026 ]\nunfortunately , our sales team must say goodbye for now . today is the final day of the 2018 american telemedicine association ( ata ) conference and expo in chicago , il . compunetix was on - site over the last several days speaking with industry professionals , and exhibiting our healthcare telecommunications solutions . attendees on the exhibit floor displayed great enthusiasm for our new webrtc video call center\u2122 [ 65 more words ] urltoken\njoin compunetix senior vice president and manager of the communication systems division , jerry pompa , on june 7th at the 2018 infocomm conference and expo where he will be participating in the\nuc managed services in an iot world\npanel with industry experts . mr . pompa will be covering several exciting topics in the iot sphere . here ' s a sneak peak of some of what will be discussed : [ 346 more words ] urltoken\ncompunetix , inc . a global leader in carrier - grade infrastructure and high definition video collaboration solutions for room , desktop , and mobile users , is excited to announce a new video mcu trade - up program . this program enables the exchange of obsolete video conferencing mcus that are currently end - of - life \u2013 such as discontinued lifesize , cisco , avaya or polycom units - for credit toward a brand new\u2026 [ 106 more words ]\n/ prnewswire / - - the compunetix , inc . video systems division ( vsd ) , a global leader in carrier - grade , voip and high definition video collaboration solutions , and aver , an award winning provider of visual collaboration solutions , are pleased to announce a global partnership to develop , market and sell complete collaboration solutions that include conference room video endpoints along with voice and video infrastructure . at the core will be the vsd evergreen"]}
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", "topic": 32}], "title": "profoto", "paragraphs": ["profoto is the biggest rival of profoto . profoto is headquartered in , , and was founded in null . profoto is in the business support services field . profoto generates 0 . 21 % the revenue of profoto .\nprofoto challenged adventure photographer tim kemple to put the new profoto b1x through its paces o . . .\nprofoto is a designer and manufacturer of photographic flashes , light shaping tools , striplights , flash tubes and camera accessories . profoto is a private company . for every employee , profoto generates $ 368 . 8k in revenue . profoto ' s main competitors are profoto , fillex and chimera . profoto has 16 followers on owler .\nprofoto is more than a brand . profoto is more than the world - leading light shaping products we make .\nconsider profoto . among high - end pro shooters , profoto is near ubiquitous . and there is usually a reason for that .\nowler has collected 13 screenshots of profoto ' s website since jun 2014 . the latest profoto website design screenshot was captured in sep 2017 .\nthe profoto a1 is the\nworld ' s smallest studio light ,\naccording to the company . it is profoto ' s firs . . .\nthe standard consumer warrantee for profoto products is 2 - years from date of purchase provided its been bought from one of the authorized profoto resellers ( apr ) .\nplease register your new profoto product with us to optimize your service and warrantee experience .\nprofoto is a designer and manufacturer of photographic flashes , light shaping tools , striplights , flash tubes and camera accessories . profoto ' s headquarters is located in elmsford , new york , usa 10523 . profoto has an estimated 103 employees and an esti . . .\nprofessional and enthusiast photographers may be interested to know that profoto has this week announ . . .\nprofoto ' s top 8 competitors are profoto , fillex , chimera , westcott , lastolite , photoflex , bogen imaging and ah lighting . together they have raised over 0 between their estimated 649 employees .\nwith the power and mobility of the profoto b1x , i can take my creativity to new heights .\none great photographer , one great city , four iconic locations . watch the profoto a1 in action .\nto celebrate light , photography and our new collaboration olympus and profoto challenge you to explor . . .\nprofoto is expanding its airttl product family for fujifilm cameras , the company has announced , with . . .\nprofoto , the light shaping company , has selected ifs applications delivered by ifs channel partner le . . .\nflash manufacturer profoto has launched what it is describing as the fastest ttl monolight heads in t . . .\nprofoto today announce our collaboration with olympus . the first step in this collaboration is the pr . . .\nfillex is profoto ' s # 2 competitor . fillex is a private company that was founded in richmond , california in null . fillex is in the consumer electronics industry . fillex has 22 more employees vs . profoto .\nfollow photographer sal cincotta behind the scenes to new york city where he put the profoto a1 to the test .\nprofoto has launched the ocf beauty dish , a collapsible , lightweight , fabric version of its softlight . . .\nthe only difference between the profoto a1 and every other studio light we make is size \u2013 it\u2019s small enough to fit comfortably in the palm of your hand , making the profoto a1 our first , true on - camera solution .\nchimera has been one of profoto ' s top competitors . chimera ' s headquarters is in boulder , colorado , and was founded in null . chimera competes in the electronic equipment field . chimera generates 97 % of profoto ' s revenue .\nprofoto ' s revenue is the third highest among it ' s top 10 competitors . the top 10 competitors average $ .\nprofoto has employees and is the fifth highest among it ' s top 10 competitors . the top 10 competitors average 83 .\nit seems profoto is preparing to announce a new line of products : an a - series of speedlights . the lig . . .\nprofoto ' s new d2 monolights claim to be the fastest in the world , with the ability to freeze motion a . . .\nseveral good reasons come to mind in favor of choosing profoto , actually . and one pretty big reason not to - - inside .\nwith the profoto b1x i\u2019m able to shoot at high shutter speeds in the middle of the day , which provides me with endless possibilities .\nthe godox ad600 pro , broncolor siros 800 l , and profoto b1x all fall into the same category : they ' re . . .\nprofoto has announced the launch of its new b1x off - camera flash , a model that follows the maker ' s b1 . . .\nprofoto ' s latest high - end generator pro - 10 is the world ' s fastest flash with a breathtaking flash dur . . .\nrental companies will receive a 6 - month warrantee on any locally purchased profoto equipment . the standard 2 - year warrantee does not apply .\nour shutter went 7 , 892 times , and the profoto a1 fired 7 , 892 times . and , this all occurred with one battery !\nthe profoto a1 is a game - changer for natural light photographers who want to create a light and airy look no matter where they go .\nexcited to start the a1 roadshow in canada ! drop by vistek today between 2 p . m . and 5 p . m . to try out the new profoto a1 . you will also learn tip & tricks on how to shape light with the talented fashion photographer and profoto ambassador miguel jacob\na selection of longer lighting video tutorials and recorded webinars hosted by profoto . if you really want to learn how to light , this is the playlist for you .\nthis portrait was created with the a1 in combination with other profoto lights and it\u2019s easier than you think . two light sources were needed to achieve this look , one a1 used on camera with a dome diffuser and one profoto b1x equipped with an ocf beauty dish from right . a simple setup yet a striking result . find out how the fast recycling time of the a1 captured the dress and discover the huge creative possibilities with the a1 on - camera acting as a remote connecting with other profoto lights .\ndue to the high expectations that profoto\u2019s customers have on quality , a well functioning testing system is built in at all stages of the production process to ensure highest quality possible .\nprofoto monolights are compact , convenient and powerful solutions for both studio and on - location . experience the d1 and the new d2 monolight , in this playlist you see them in action .\nevery now and then , profoto has the pleasure of interviewing a renowned photographer to bring you their passion and knowledge of light shaping . this collection of interviews makes up the master series .\nprofoto a1 very quickly became a staple in my camera bag kit . the layout is really intuitive , especially if you\u2019re brand new to lights . i could pick them up and jump right in .\nprofoto - the light shaping company . most of the world ' s top photographers have chosen to work with products from profoto , no matter if they ' re using flash or continuous light ( hmi or tungsten ) . some photographers even claim they can tell , only from seeing a picture , if profoto equipment has been used . _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ profoto in australia and new zealand . l & p ; digital photographic are the importers and distributors of profoto in australia . follow l & p ; on facebook / / instagram / / twitter repairs - for profoto repairs contact justin at l & p ; digital photographic 02 9906 2733 or email shop online _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ page 1 / page 2\nlight shaping is the key to creating amazing images . profoto is a world leader in light shaping tools with more than 150 available , each with their own distinct effect on light and how it is distributed .\nhd global is the only authorized service and repair agent for profoto products in southern africa . we also repair and service a range of other brands within the photographic and electronic industry . our highly trained technicians ensure the highest level of workmanship and quality parts to be used on all equipment serviced by us . we carry a comprehensive range of spare parts to ensure quick turnaround times for all profoto repairs and service related issues .\nthe profoto a1 is incredibly easy to use , either on its own or in combination with multiple flashes . wherever you are in the world , you\u2019ll have all you need to take your creativity to the next level .\nthe on to light shaping series consists of 18 videos featuring 18 renowned wedding and portrait photographers . each one has tried the new profoto off - camera flash system . each one has shot some stunning images with it .\nusing the profoto b1x and the ocf beauty dish together puts you in total control of what you\u2019re doing . you don\u2019t have to go to fantastic locations to create magic . you just need to fill the frame with beauty .\nprofoto\u2019s products are used by the best in the industry . whether it be on a billboard or in a fashion magazine , there\u2019s a good chance that the image you are looking at was created with the help of their lights .\nhd global trading does not cover grey imports , and any warrantee related issues must be dealt with by the reseller who sold the goods . we will however repair any profoto product and gladly provide a free quote for your consideration .\nideal for on - location photography , the profoto b1x sets the benchmark once again for cordless , battery - powered monolights . and with both ttl and hss available , you\u2019re guaranteed the best light shaping experience possible on location , anywhere .\na key component in the trust we have built over the years is the ability to be agile and responsive to new requirements . our rapid prototyping provides important feedback to profoto and is a prerequisite when introducing new products on the market .\nit delivers a quality of light that\u2019s both natural and beautiful , because like the larger profoto lights in the family , the a1 features a round head that gives a soft smooth fall off \u2013 that\u2019s what makes the light feel so wonderfully natural .\norbit one has a long history with profoto \u2013 and that is something we like very much . it has given us the opportunity to work closely together and to create a fruitful symbiosis where orbit one is involved at an early stage of the production process .\nnew york , the city that never sleeps . and the ultimate test for any photographer and his equipment . this great city is where leading wedding photographer sal cincotta experienced the profoto a1 for the first time , and captured some stunning images along the way . show less\nfollow sal to new york city , where he puts the profoto a1 to the test in a one of the world\u2019s most iconic places . challenged to create some epic imagery for his wedding couple , he battles the fast - paced environment in the city that never sleeps .\nwith profoto high - speed sync ( hss ) it doesn\u2019t matter how bright the sun shines . it enables you to use your flash at shutter speeds up to 1 / 8 , 000s . so you can overpower the sun and shape your light even with large apertures in broad daylight .\nthe more lighting options you have , the more light shaping control and creativity you have at your disposal . the a1 is part of profoto\u2019s airttl system and offers a line of ease - to - use light shaping modifiers , and other accessories , designed to get everything to location quickly and easily .\nprofoto is dedicated to making every image the best it can possibly be by helping the creator bring the very best quality of light to the image . and when you consider there are literally billions of images taken every single day , you start to truly understand the full extent of our commitment to light shaping excellence .\nthe more lighting options you have , the more light shaping control and creativity you have at your disposal . the b1x is part of profoto\u2019s airttl system and offer a range of high - end lighting options , access to more than 120 light shaping tools and premium designed bags to get everything to location quickly and easily .\nprofoto doesn\u2019t do complicated . the b1x is a fully cordless light with few simple , intuitive controls and a large easy - to - read led display . so instead of tripping over cables or fiddling with sub menus or user manuals , you can focus on being creative . and setting up takes seconds . sometimes less is more .\nthe profoto a1 is designed to help you grow and develop , that\u2019s why it allows you to seamlessly move up to a system of lights when the time is right . because the a1 also acts as an air remote trigger for other ttl lights it\u2019s surprisingly easy to work in combination with our other popular off - camera flashes or monolights .\none genre of photography that i find incredibly therapeutic is still life . since i was using the a1 , i didn\u2019t have to move any furniture for this shot . i was able to achieve soft , directional light\n. go behind the scenes of when us - based photographer meg loeks photography used the profoto a1 to master still photography .\nthe a1 is every inch a profoto light \u2013 just smaller . its unique round head delivers light that\u2019s both natural and beautiful with a soft smooth fall - off . and it\u2019s incredibly easy to use with superfast recycling and a long - lasting battery , so you\u2019ll never miss a shot . on the move , shooting on - camera or off , this is light shaping excellence everywhere .\nwith airttl you have a huge amount of built - in flexibility . ttl allows you to lock in the perfect exposure instantly , giving you far greater degree of control and a significantly faster workflow . it\u2019s pretty much point - and - shoot ; it\u2019s easy , fast and precise . and the \u2018air\u2019 feature means you can communicate with another a1 or other profoto light seamlessly , and high - speed sync is right there when you need it .\nthe past year went by quickly and , as they say , time flies when you\u2019re having fun . we are thrilled that you joined us , whether during the course of the year or just recently . the important thing is that we\u2019re stepping into 2018 together . endless possibilities , out - of - the - box creativity and a lot of fun await . but first , it\u2019s time to celebrate the past year . we bring you the profoto video highlights of 2017 .\nhss or high - speed sync , enables you to use flash at any shutter speed up to 1 / 8 , 000 of a second . that means you are in full control of the ambient light , which is useful when shooting outdoors in sunlight . with hss you can shape light even with large apertures and at fast shutter speeds . hss is great for outdoor portraits with shallow depth of field or freezing fast action in broad daylight . profoto hss is faster , more powerful and more consistent than any other hss solution on the market .\nthis website makes use of cookies to enhance the browsing experience and provide additional functionality . read more\nnormal sync and remote control up to 300 m ( 1000 ft ) . ttl and hss up to 100 m ( 330 ft ) .\nfinding the right exposure first time can be a challenge when time is limited or the light is constantly changing . airttl automatically finds it for you \u2013 so all you need to do is point and shoot . alternatively , you can switch to manual mode , keep your previous ttl settings and fine tune the exposure until you achieve exactly the look and feel you want . and with air remote you can wirelessly trigger your lights at the click of a button up to a range of 300 m ( 1000 ft . ) in direct sunlight .\ndon\u2019t worry about losing power at a vital moment \u2013 b1x\u2019s rechargeable lithium - ion battery provides up to 325 flashes at full power and tens of thousands at lowest power . and it recharges in no time .\nwhether you\u2019re shooting in the bright sun or low light , b1x offers you both power and precise control with 500ws over a 9 f - stop power range . and it\u2019s 10 times more powerful as the average speedlight , so you\u2019ve always got plenty of power .\nno need to miss that perfect moment . with a speed of up to 20 flashes per second and short \ufb02ash duration of 1 / 19 , 000s you\u2019ll always be able to keep up with both the action and your camera .\na powerful led modeling light enables you to preview your shot and evaluate how light and shadows falls on the subject . the high color rendering of the led also makes it very useful as main or effect light in low light situations .\nphotography is all about controlling and shaping light . with the b1x it\u2019s easy to take your creativity to the next level with our dedicated range of portable , lightweight ocf light shaping tools . easy to set up or pack away , our range includes softboxes , beauty dishes , hard reflectors , grids , gels , barndoors and a snoot . and you can also choose from over 120 other light shaping tools to create any light you can imagine .\nthe b1x is no stay - at - home flash ; it\u2019s for the adventurous photographer who likes to get out there on location in the real world . the portable b1x offers cordless , battery - powered freedom and flexibility . it provides you with easy light - shaping wherever and whatever your location might be thanks to its dedicated system of lightweight ocf light shaping tools that are designed for maximum mobility and ease of use .\nit offers automatic ttl shooting that shines brightest in challenging lighting conditions . it offers hss that enables you to control and shape light even in broad daylight . and it\u2019s fast to set up so you\u2019re free to explore and create stunning images . let your imagination set the limits , not the length of your cables .\nwe\u2019d like to think of the b1x as power with a purpose . and that purpose is simple ; we want image creators anywhere to be able to realize their vision . if that\u2019s halfway up a mountain , overpowering the sun in the middle of the desert or hanging off a rock overlooking the mediterranean \u2013 then so be it .\nthat\u2019s why the led modeling light adds 80 % more light output , the battery holds 50 % more power and why the b1x has the widest hss range available on any flash . because we want you to have power in all the right places .\nwhen we say \u201cpower in all the right places\u201d we really mean it . see for yourself .\nprior to the b1 being launched , we were limited by the environment that we were working in . now , we ' re able to choose any scene that we want at any time of day , and we ' re able to create the type of light that we want . that ' s essential for storytelling and for our style of photography .\nthe b1x takes everything i love from the b1 and gives me more juice and hss range . it\u2019s like making \u2018great\u2019 even better .\nshoot in automatic ttl mode , control your flashes manually from your camera , sync several flashes at once \u2013 airttl makes it all possible .\nphotography is all about controlling and shaping light . with the b1x it\u2019s easy to take your creativity to the next level with our dedicated range of portable and lightweight ocf light shaping tools .\ncustom bags to pack your gear in , batteries , chargers and flashtubes . the bits and pieces that bring it all together .\nbecause we designed the a1 with a round head rather than the typical rectangular shape used by other on - camera solutions , the light it delivers is both natural and beautiful . that spread of light can also be easily adjusted from a wide setting , where the light has a soft smooth fall off to something narrower and more focused \u2013 with just a simple twist of the zoom ring on the head .\nbeing able to work with light is the key to creating better , more creative images . that\u2019s why the a1 has a dedicated set of light - shaping modifiers that , thanks to a built - in smart magnetic mount , can be easily clicked on and off or stacked to help you achieve exactly the effect you want . these include a dome diffuser , bounce card , wide lens , gel kit and a soft bounce .\nthe a1\u2019s built - in modeling light gives you an instant understanding of how light and shadow work together before you press the shutter , as well as providing an additional light source in low light situations .\nthe a1 has its own exchangeable li - ion high capacity battery pack that lasts up to four times longer than aa batteries with no performance fade , and a facility to recharge quickly . so you can shoot for longer with confidence .\nthe a1 can keep up because it recycles four times faster than most on - camera solutions \u2013 that\u2019s every 1 . 2 seconds at full power . put simply , you\u2019ll never miss a shot .\nwe designed the a1 to be uncomplicated , so there\u2019s no learning curve whatsoever . and because the interface is simple , clean and clear there\u2019s no \u2018death by menu . \u2019 that means , you can spend more time engaged with your clients and creating a great image .\nthe a1 is a tool that can take your photography as far as you want to go . adding a second a1 will open up even more possibilities . in addition to embracing and more powerful lights like the b1x and the b2 and the 120 + light - shaping tools available , it will open the door to a world of creative opportunities .\nthe only difference between the a1 and every other studio light we make is size \u2013 it\u2019s small enough to fit comfortably in the palm of your hand , making the a1 our first , true on - camera solution .\nsal cincotta , one of the world\u2019s premier wedding and portrait photographers , constantly pushes the limits , and travels the globe seeking locations that ensure unique and memorable images .\nwhen i used the a1 the first time , i couldn\u2019t believe how soft and natural the light looked .\nthe a1 has revolutionized the way that we go about photographing a wedding , much like the b1x did a few years back . utilizing the a1 now , we can work in a variety of circumstances quickly and efficiently by using our light on camera or off camera to create the perfect image for our clients .\nthe a1 couldn ' t be further from a speedlight in functionality and light quality . it gives a wonderful , natural light .\nit is extremely easy to use the a1 off camera , and i just love it . i can immediately turn my inspirations into reality with it .\ni liked the soft natural light the round head produced \u2013 it matched my style perfectly .\nshooting a beauty portrait with warmth and depth is easy with the a1 on camera . use a cto gel to bring the warmth and a dome diffuser to smooth , soften and shape the light , ensuring the skin tones are always natural and beautiful . combine that with the ease of use ttl brings , and you achieve a perfect exposure fast and easily . find out all about the ingredients of a truly fabulous beauty portrait .\nfor an image to feel as natural as possible use one a1 positioned off - 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{"id": 55316, "summary": [{"text": "giant sparrow is an independent video game company based in santa monica , california lead by creative director , ian dallas .", "topic": 18}, {"text": "their first game the unfinished swan was released in 2012 for the playstation 3 and 2014 for playstation 4 .", "topic": 30}, {"text": "the company 's next project is what remains of edith finch , a playstation 4 & windows game released in 2017 .", "topic": 30}, {"text": "the game was published by annapurna interactive , a new branch of annapurna pictures . ", "topic": 30}], "title": "giant sparrow", "paragraphs": ["screen shot from\nwhat remains of edith finch ,\ndeveloped by giant sparrow . ( giant sparrow )\nfeature , giant sparrow , the joy of , what remains of edith finch , .\npodcasts giant bombcast the giant beastcast giant bombcast ( premium ) the giant beastcast ( premium ) giant bombcast aftermath ! all systems goku premium podcasts giant bomb presents gaming minute 8 - 4 play alt + f1 bombin ' the a . m . with scoops and the wolf !\nannapurna interactive , art , feature , giant sparrow , state of the art , what remains of edith finch , .\nchris bell , design , feature , giant sparrow , ian dallas , the mechanic , what remains of edith finch , .\nannapurna interactive , feature , giant sparrow , review , rps recommended , what remains of edith finch , wot i think , .\nthe unfinished swan was released on october 23 , 2012 . it was developed by giant sparrow and published by sony computer entertainment for ps3 , ps4 , and vita .\nde kleine ontwikkelaar giant sparrow komt later dit jaar met zijn eerste game , het surrealistische playstation 3 - spel the unfinished swan . hier zie je de eerste trailer .\ngiant sparrow is a small video game company focused on creating surreal experiences people have never had before . our dream is to make the world a stranger , more interesting place .\nlike\nedith finch ,\nthe unfinished swan\nis slightly melancholic . it too deals with family loss . yet giant sparrow ' s games aren ' t exactly downers .\nyesterday just so happened to be edith\u2019s first birthday , and devs giant sparrow marked the date by sharing a whole bunch of insights into the making of their lovely game . read the rest of this entry \u00bb\ngiant sparrow\u2019s creative director ian dallas and artist ( and resident frenchman ) theo aretos are currently on - hand at sony\u2019s paris games week showcasing and taking interviews for our upcoming game , what remains of edith finch .\ndifferent ,\nmaybe , is a better way to describe giant sparrow . the studio was born while dallas was attending graduate school at usc to study game design . giant sparrow ' s first title , 2012 ' s\nthe unfinished swan ,\nis a children ' s book sprung to life . instead of a gun , players fire paint , which fills in the blank white canvas that is the game ' s universe .\ncreated by the 15 - person giant sparrow team led by comedy writer turned game maker ian dallas ,\nwhat remains of edith finch\nwill vie for attention at e3 with games that have bigger budgets , lots of guns and recognizable brands . but giant sparrow ' s title for sony ' s playstation 4 is far from an anomaly . today more than ever , games that offer a more authored experience are stealing some of the e3 limelight .\nthe game is essentially about people being overwhelmed ,\nsays dallas , the wiry 37 - year - old creative director of giant sparrow .\ni think there ' s something fitting about that . there ' s no victory .\nthe studio , which has a reputation for working with young , experimental - leaning companies such as thatgamecompany and the chinese room , among others , signed giant sparrow to a three - game deal , of which\nedith finch\nis the second .\nas a television writer , dallas worked on such programs as comedy central ' s animated\ndrawn together\nand g4 ' s\nspaceballs : the animated series .\ndespite such lighthearted credits , both of giant sparrow ' s games have dealt with mortality .\nbut in the case of giant sparrow ' s acclaimed adventure , things started out very differently . having achieved success with its first title , playstation exclusive the unfinished swan , the team was determined to maintain its reputation with a second game and that required a different approach to development .\namanita design , bennett foddy , buried signal , celeste , chuchel , cuphead , gdc 2018 , getting over it , giant sparrow , gorogoa , igf 2018 , igf awards , matt makes games , rami ismail , studio mdhr , superhot team , superhot vr , what remains of edith finch , .\nof course it helps that the gaming community has become much more receptive to story - driven titles , from fullbright ' s seminal gone home to the collected award - winning works of the chinese room . it is a trend dallas and the giant sparrow team welcome , and one that presents opportunities to ambitious developers everywhere .\nmany games have attempted to tug at its audience\u2019s heartstrings , but few are possessed of enough subtlety and elegance to succeed . for such developers who think \u201cemotional\u201d is an apt descriptor without qualification , the heights achieved by giant sparrow might as well be as the sun to icarus . what remains of edith finch review \u2013 family matters\nwhile dallas is immensely proud of his team ' s accomplishments with what remains of edith finch , he expects a less frantic development process on whatever giant sparrow decide to make next . not having a detailed plan may have worked out in this instance , but one factor made this a lot tougher than expected : the size of the team .\nwhich was weird because at giant sparrow we don\u2019t really make horror games . we make strange experiences that give players a chance to explore things they\u2019ve never seen before . the unfinished swan wasn\u2019t meant to be scary but i think it ended up feeling that way for a lot of people because it was so unfamiliar . and there\u2019s nothing scarier than the unknown .\n\u2026let me just say that i have probably never played a more imaginative game in my entire life\u2026 and the amount of work put into every minute of the game must have been insane . i mean , literally . no other game of this kind even comes close . if i ran the team the size of giant sparrow , i\u2019d never greenlight this project . what remains of edith finch\nafter experiencing the unfinished swan , i have complete faith in giant sparrow and i\u2019ll be pre - ordering this as soon as i can . only other studio i believed in this much is tgc , but after their horrible game \u201cjourney\u201d , you guys are now # 1 . never stop being yourselves . never let success and constant praise make you complacent . the gaming industry desperately needs you .\nuntil you earn 1000 points all your submissions need to be vetted by other giant bomb users . this process takes no more than a few hours and we ' ll send you an email once approved .\nthe publisher in question is annapurna interactive , a closely - watched contender that is behind some of the most anticipated indie titles to be announced in the last few months - including xbox one exclusives the artful escape and ashen . the firm ' s faith in giant sparrow helped drive what remains of edith finch to the critical success it has enjoyed , but it ' s the public reception dallas is most pleased with .\na few years ago , giant sparrow made a whimsical little game called the unfinished swan , which i ( and many others ) loved . a couple years later , they revealed their new project : a decidedly darker experience titled what remains of edith finch . we\u2019re nearing edith\u2019s release on ps4 ( april 25 as part of the excellent play collective lineup ) , so i jumped at the opportunity to play a short section of the game and talk to its creative director , ian dallas .\nhow about some family history , gang ? what remains of edith finch [ official site ] is a creepy - vibed collection of family stories from giant sparrow . they are the folks behind colour - it - in allegory the unfinished swan , which was sadly a playstation - only adventure \u2013 but a really good one . happy days , then , that their new tale of uncanny architecture and animal transmogrification is coming to pc . when ? april 25 . i already told you that in the headline . don\u2019t you listen ? ! read the rest of this entry \u00bb\nto further capture that sense of the sublime , giant sparrow turned to ' weird fiction ' - a 1930s genre of literature that includes works by notable authors such as h . p . lovecraft and arthur machen . weird fiction stories often deal with\nwhat it feels like to be in a universe that ' s stranger than you can possibly imagine\n, as dallas puts it , but it wasn ' t just the tone that inspired the team . the structure , often focused around shorter narratives , would later inform the decision to build what remains of edith finch as a collection of stories rather than a single plot .\nan independently - produced title , unfinished swan is a surreal maze game set in an entirely blank world . you find yourself chasing after a swan who has wandered off into a surreal , unfinished kingdom . the game begins in a completely white space , and you can throw paint to splatter the surroundings and reveal the world around you . discover the land through further innovative new game mechanics to uncover your surroundings . each level will bring new twists , challenges , and puzzles until you eventually come face - to - face with the eccentric king that built this realm .\nintroducing what remains of edith finch , a new ps4 exclusive \u2013 playstation . blog\nit was a surreal first - person painting game inspired by our love of classic children\u2019s books . but when people saw our original prototype , of splattering an all - white landscape to reveal the world around you , lots of players assumed it was going to be a horror game .\nthat brings us to our next game , what remains of edith finch , which we\u2019ve just announced . i think a lot of people are going to assume it\u2019s a horror game too . this time around they\u2019re a bit closer .\nwhat remains of edith finch is a collection of short stories about a cursed family in washington state .\neach story offers a chance to experience the life of a different family member with stories ranging from the early 1900s to the present day . the gameplay and tone of the stories are as different as the family members themselves . the only constant is that each story is played from a first - person perspective and each ends with that family member\u2019s death . you\u2019ll follow edith finch as she explores the history of her family and tries to figure out why she\u2019s the last finch left alive .\nit may sound like a horror game but it isn\u2019t . and by that i mean it\u2019s not a game that\u2019s designed to scare people . instead , we wanted to make something that feels like looking up at the night sky and being simultaneously amazed by the majesty of the universe and humbled by how fragile and short your own life is . like the unfinished swan , it echoes what it feels like to be a child : encountering forces beyond your ability to understand or control . that can definitely feel scary , but it isn\u2019t meant to .\nmore than anything this game was inspired by growing up in washington state and being surrounded by forests , mountains and oceans where nature often feels both beautiful and unsettling .\nwhat remains of edith finch is being published by our friends at sony santa monica and it\u2019ll be available sometime in 2016 , exclusively for ps4 .\nlooks pretty interesting but its pretty disappointing to show off something that won\u2019t be out until 2016 .\nnot much is known about the game but it definitely has my interest . plus the selection of locale happens to be one of my favorite places in the entire world from a pure beautiful nature aspect .\nthis game and day of the tentacle were the two main stand - outs for me .\ni\u2019m intrigued . i loved the unfinished swan so naturally i\u2019m looking forward to this .\na game from the makers of unfinished swan + ps4 exclusive + santa monica help ? \u2026\u2026 . count me in , this is almost a day 1 buy for me already . seriously can\u2019t wait to see more about it .\ngreat to hear this will only be for ps4 , ben following this game for a while and hope it arrives soon .\nps plus members ! pick up black ops 3 free until 7 / 11 , before black ops 4 launches 10 / 12 .\ne3 reveal : watch over 10 minutes of new gameplay from the last of us part ii .\nget an early look at the gameplay and open - world setting of ghost of tsushima .\nwould you be willing to answer a few brief questions about playstation . blog ?\nyou ' ve been logged out of gdc vault since the maximum users allowed for this account has been reached . to access members only content on gdc vault , please log out of gdc vault from the computer which last accessed this account . click here to find out about gdc vault membership options for more users . close\nthis is the life story of our company and our first game , the unfinished swan , which we released in october for the playstation 3 . we ' ll talk about how we took a graduate student prototype , submitted it to festivals , negotiated a publishing contract with sony , and spent the next 3 years figuring out how to make our game and run our company , which grew from a team of 2 to 12 by the time we shipped . many mistakes were made , some lessons were learned , all will be revealed .\nbiff ! boom ! pow ! introducing students to sound for . . . by karen collins\ncatacombs and curriculum : role - 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( presented by . . . by joe marini\nbehind the scenes of dragon ' s dogma : a look at the . . . by hideaki itsuno\ngaming with nosql : riak and rovio - building highly . . . by andy gross\nis that a gun in your pocket or are you just happy . . . by chuck beaver\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 transitional / / en\nfor marketing questions ( like getting review codes , setting up interviews , streaming the game , etc ) , please email our pr folks . if you make any videos , feel free to monetize them if you wish .\nif you ' re having technical issues , please contact our publisher ' s support team .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nto celebrate our anniversary we\u2019re sharing some never - before - seen early concepts for the game in the form of a trailer , a doc , and a mood board . all of these are from early 2013 , a few months into what became 4 and a half years of development .\nfirst up is what we called our \u201cgreenlight trailer . \u201d this was an internal trailer we made at the request of our publisher to help us identify and communicate what we thought the finished game might feel like . none of the prototypes shown here made it into the final game , but tonally it\u2019s not far off .\nfun fact : the sunken house that appears in the trailer was an idea we discussed at the start of development and then forgot about completely for 3 years until it found its way back into the game in a completely different form .\naround the same time we made the trailer we also wrote a concept document that tried to summarize what , at the time , were the best ideas we had . again , almost none of the specific ideas survived but the tone is pretty close .\nlast up is the original mood board we made for the game , a collection of reference photos that felt suggestive of the tone we were going for . this was hanging up in our office for a couple of years , the last remnant of the game\u2019s original title , \u201cthe nightmares of edith finch . \u201d\nnow that we\u2019re in the very early stages of our next game , it\u2019s comforting to look back at the last game and see how wrong we were about so many things , but also how eventually the bits of good ideas coalesced in unexpected ways that ended up looking eerily like what we set out to make in the first place .\nand speaking of that next game , we\u2019re looking for an animation programmer and a lead animator so if that sounds like you , and if the idea of spending a few years making prototypes to explore a vast range of promising but ultimately misguided ideas seems appealing , let us know .\napparently , we\u2019ve got a lot to say about edith finch because at this year\u2019s game developers conference the team is giving 4 different talks exploring how and why we made what remains of edith finch .\nthe distributed art direction of \u2018edith finch monday , march 19th from 10am \u2013 11am chelsea hash , our tech artist , will discuss how the game\u2019s art direction evolved organically without the traditional top - down input of a dedicated art director .\nthe narrative innovation showcase 2018 monday , march 19th from 10am \u2013 11am chris bell , our lead designer , will offer insight into how the game\u2019s narrative evolved .\nfoolproofing the controls for \u2018what remains of edith finch\u2019 tuesday , march 20th from 3 : 50pm \u2013 4 : 20pm evan rogers , our gameplay programmer , will dive into how we designed and polished our gameplay controls to make them easy enough for players of very different skill levels to pickup without any explicit tutorials .\nweaving 13 prototypes into 1 game : lessons from \u2018edith finch\u2019 wednesday , march 21st from 5pm \u2013 6pm ian dallas , our creative director , will discuss how the game evolved from its initial incarnation as a scuba diving simulator , how we approached building prototypes , and why we kept changing things right up until the very end of development .\nif you\u2019ve got an xbox one , great news ! what remains of edith finch in now available for xbox one . you can buy it online over at the microsoft store .\nto celebrate the launch we did an ama today on reddit where we answered a bunch of great questions from fans .\nit\u2019s been a lot of fun to watch a second wave of reviews come in as part of the xbox one launch . a few of these have been from people who went in very skeptical of the game because of all the hype they\u2019d been hearing about it , which gives them a pretty interesting perspective .\n\u2026i was rather dubious of the deluge of love poured over what remains of edith finch . no matter how much praise it received , it was always in the back of my mind that i\u2019d possibly find it a bit dull ; that the love for the title was full of hyperbole . i\u2019m ready to eat humble pie and accept that i was well and truly wrong .\nmatthew owen has already published his review for what remains of edith finch [ on this site and ] he was so enamored that he actually gifted me a key to ensure i would play it and be able to chat about it\u2026 on paper , it seemed like what i was expecting , but in execution , it had a very distinct personality and experience .\nour latest game , what remains of edith finch , has been out for a month now and the response has been fantastic . as of today we\u2019ve got a 90 metacritic rating on pc , making it the highest - rated game of the year ! ( along with a very respectable 88 on playstation 4 )\nin addition to reviews , the game has sparked a lot of interesting and thoughtful discussions . here\u2019s a few of our favorites from the past month :\nedith finch hit me harder than perhaps any other single piece of media ever has\u2026 i couldn\u2019t bring myself to write about the game until over a week had passed since i\u2019d last played it . i haven\u2019t been able to stop thinking about it since then . an emotional roller coaster that explores our curious relationship with tragedy\nedith finch is what happens when someone remembers that interactivity is delightful on its own terms , and sets out to do something more interesting with it\u2026 we usually just make games about murdering things \u2013 even though it\u2019s not really the murders that make it enjoyable . certain actions \u2013 putting a reticule on a target , dodging an incoming attack , and chaining together a series of effective attacks \u2013 are just inherently fun . what remains of edith finch is a game for everyone who has ever been alive\nedith finch is an example of stories\u2026 that can only be told by the video gaming medium . its collection of individually resonant narratives , bound by where we come in ( and unexpectedly out ) , is inspired , delighting and surprising and unsettling with each new chapter . \u2018what remains of edith finch\u2019 perfectly illustrates gaming\u2019s storytelling power\nedith finch puts such an importance on remembering that you cannot handle everything on your own , and i needed something like this . there is a major stigma looming over mental illness in today\u2019s society that keeps those of us with issues from seeking help\u2026 edith finch shows the aftermath of that kind of thinking . for the better part of a decade\u2026 i was scared of the schizophrenia and bipolar disorder that plagued my father throughout my entire childhood . i watched him throw away help over and over , and i feared i\u2019d get caught in the same stubborn loop , causing the same kind of delusional harm to those around me . hell , i\u2019m still scared . how \u2018what remains of edith finch\u2019 trades stigma for humanity\nyet i find my experience with what remains of edith finch difficult to reconcile\u2026 it wavers between profundity and formula\u2026 it teems with people you can reach out to but never quite touch\u2026 somehow , though , it still worked for me , because i remember my own family home . i remember my half siblings , who came and went before i reached adulthood , and who still live within half an hour of that house . i remember my parents fighting , separating , divorcing . i remember my mom getting sick and getting better\u2026 walking through edith\u2019s old house , listening to her as she recalls and imagines the stories of those who came before her , i thought about my own family history and its effect on me . what remains of edith finch is a great game \u2014 if you see yourself in it\nthe [ trailers ] do a great job of framing this memento mori idea , but they chose not to show the player engaging these memoir moments . i mean , i get it . it\u2019s a hard choice : do we show the player\u2019s first - person gameplay ( with all the drunk - wonkiness of movement \u2014 and time - constraints of gameplay animations ) , or do we wrest camera control and show the game\u2019s beautiful setting instead ? by choosing setting , they got beautiful footage , but sacrificed the player\u2019s voice ( player - cam ) . i respect this decision . but i\u2019d like to consider the player - cam option . would this work ? thoughts on first - person - narrative game trailers\nwhat remains of edith finch both adopts and improves upon the model set by gone home\u2026 the result is aesthetically coherent\u2026 the writing is good , an uncommon accomplishment in a video game . on the whole , there is nothing to fault in what remains of edith finch . it\u2019s a lovely little title with ambitions scaled to match their execution . few will leave it unsatisfied . and yet , the game is pregnant with an unanswered question : why does this story need to be told as a video game ? video games are better without stories\nit feels like there should be a video game - y way to \u201cfigure it out\u201d but at every turn the game pretty much denies that to you\u2026 [ there\u2019s a ] natural tendency to want to assemble the clues and solve the mystery . which , if this story has a point , that point is , \u201cstop trying to mythologize everything and figure it all out ! \u201d which\u2026 well , i do start to ask , is this deliberate and clever , or just unfinished ? they get away with it , ultimately . but i\u2019m still not 100 % convinced that the ending wasn\u2019t just the result of development challenges or something . we should probably talk about edith finch\u2019s ending\na couple of things you might be interested in today . first , we\u2019ve released a new trailer , which you can see above .\nsecond , we wrote a post on the official playstation blog about what the experience of making this game has been like : i cannot describe to you how incredibly strange what remains of edith finch is .\nalthough we\u2019ve been quiet on this blog for awhile , we\u2019ve done lots of interviews recently . here\u2019s a few that dig into aspects of the game you may not have heard about before :\ndallas explains that , when it came to tackling the subject of death , the team worked hard to try and strike a balance between both the personal and conceptual experiences . \u201cwe tried to distill something that is ineffable into something mundane , because death is both those things at once\u2026 we wanted to make a game that bridged the fundamentally boring , mundane , obvious side of death with the unknowable , fantastical , surreal side of it . \u201d\n\u201ci would say there\u2019s an ominous tone to things . but the stories themselves\u2014our intent is to have a light touch with them\u2026 we find that players bring enough of their own darkness that we don\u2019t have to supply any .\nyou suddenly become lost in the fantastic maze . and in that moment , edith finch isn\u2019t just a video game , but a game about the experience of video games .\nnow that the game is done we\u2019ve got lots of development stories to share and we should have more time to update this blog . if there\u2019s anything you\u2019d like to hear us talk about , please let us know !\nour next game , what remains of edith finch , is coming out really soon . on tuesday , april 25th .\nwe switched publishers . instead of sony , it\u2019s now being released by our friends at annapurna interactive . which means that\u2026\nthe game will also be available on windows ! as well as on playstation 4 . you can preorder it for windows through our steam page , or you can preorder it for playstation 4 on the playstation store . or you could preorder it for both platforms . you have many options !\nthe theme features the iconic finch house , erected over many generations . after each family member died , their bedrooms were sealed up and new rooms had to be added on as - needed .\nyou can get this peek into finch history by purchasing it from the playstation store .\nwe had 4 kiosks running a playable demo of the game\u2019s first 40 - or - so minutes , including edith\u2019s approach to the house and the first story you find inside \u2014 that of molly finch , a young girl in the 1940s who gets so hungry that she finds herself transforming into a series of animals .\ndemoing such varied experiences side - by - side at psx was extremely entertaining for the team . as fans and critics passed by they would stop , tilt their heads , and ask , \u201cthese are all the same game ? \u201d unsure what to make of our game , they would hop in line to play . which is great because that\nsense of uncertainty , wondering what on earth might be around the corner , is a big part of what we\u2019re trying to do with the game .\nwe invited two first - time players up on stage to talk about what it felt like to play the game . you can watch the interview here :\nin honor of what remains of edith finch being the best game i played at # psx2015 i set that up as my ps4 theme . it ' s pretty awesome as well .\nhighlights from # psx : 1 . final fantasy vii remake trailer 2 . playstation vr 3 . uncharted panel 4 . @ drinkboxstudios severed 5 . # edithfinch\nthat ' s off the top of my head the things that really stood out , i saw some great stuff there . but seriously , # edithfinch is insane .\nkotaku \u2013 a game where you\u2019re a cat . then a shark . then a tentacle monster\nwe\u2019ve long been excited to bring our collection of interactive short stories to the players of paris , working weeks in advance to record and implement all new french dialogue for edith and the many members of the finch family . while the game takes place in the united states\u2019 pacific northwest , hearing edith speak french as she explores her towering home has felt both rewarding and oddly appropriate , since many of the diverse stories in the game are inspired by our travels abroad !\nwe ' ve detected that javascript is disabled in your browser . would you like to proceed to legacy twitter ?\nwow , first you give us a glowing review in polygon , and now what looks like . . . a piece of your leg ? thanks , susan !\nfor a game that was so inspired by the twilight zone , it felt very appropriate to go out with a big twist ending .\nlast night edith finch won the bafta for best game ! one of the most surreal moments we ' ve ever experienced . which is saying a lot , since our day job is making surreal moments .\nthere are 4 different talks about edith finch at this year ' s game developers conference , which starts tomorrow . you can find out more about them here :\nnominations for this year ' s bafta awards are out and edith finch is up for 7 of them ! including : best performer , original property , narrative , music , game innovation , game design , and best game . thanks , everyone !\nour gameplay programmer evan just released his own indie game on steam and it ' s fantastic ! if you like strange , unique experiences - - and especially if you liked lewis ' story in edith finch with which it shares some tonal elements - - definitely check it out .\nlegendary gary is now available on steam ! i worked really , really , really hard on it for years , and now i ' m broke . but it ' s okay ! some people already love it ! maybe you will love it ? maybe we all love each other . . .\ntwitter may be over capacity or experiencing a momentary hiccup . try again or visit twitter status for more information .\nyou can add location information to your tweets , such as your city or precise location , from the web and via third - party applications . you always have the option to delete your tweet location history . learn more\nhere ' s the url for this tweet . copy it to easily share with friends .\nby embedding twitter content in your website or app , you are agreeing to the twitter developer agreement and developer policy .\nnot on twitter ? sign up , tune into the things you care about , and get updates as they happen .\nthis timeline is where you\u2019ll spend most of your time , getting instant updates about what matters to you .\nhover over the profile pic and click the following button to unfollow any account .\nwhen you see a tweet you love , tap the heart \u2014 it lets the person who wrote it know you shared the love .\nthe fastest way to share someone else\u2019s tweet with your followers is with a retweet . tap the icon to send it instantly .\nadd your thoughts about any tweet with a reply . find a topic you\u2019re passionate about , and jump right in .\nfor narratively intricate titles like what remains of edith finch , you might expect the structure to be planned out in extensive detail before a single line of code is written .\nspeaking to urltoken , creative director ian dallas said the biggest lesson learned from working on the colour - themed exploration game was\nnot to have a very detailed plan .\nfor the kinds of games we make where we ' re trying to create something we ' ve never seen before , it ' s easier just to start building prototypes and figure it out from there ,\nhe says .\nas long as there ' s a very clear goal , it ' s faster and more fun to jump in and get something playable .\nit ' s amazing how long you can spend talking to people about an idea and feel like you all understand each other , but as soon you make something and let them play it they ' re like , ' ooooh ! that ' s what you meant ! ' so rather than plan it all ahead of time , we do it over time , using the prototypes as tools for all of us to consider the issues and discuss them .\nthe hard part is figuring out how much time to spend , and how many other departments to get involved , at each stage of the prototype . sometimes a bit of extra art or animation support can make it all gel and be very helpful for everyone , but often you ' re going to be throwing everything away before you start the next prototype , so it ' s always a balancing act .\nlaunching today on xbox one , what remains of edith finch has already become one of this year ' s most talked about independent titles . it puts players in the role of edith finch jr , the last of the finch family as she explores her home and learns about the mysterious curse that has brought about the untimely deaths of her various relatives .\ndallas says the goal was to evoke\nthe feeling of the sublime\n, hoping to create a game riddled with\nmoments where you encounter something simultaneously beautiful but also overwhelming\n. the initial inspiration for this came from his own childhood .\nfor me the clearest memory of that was scuba diving as a kid , and seeing the bottom of the ocean slope away into a seemingly infinite darkness ,\nhe says .\nwhen we started working on the game , we began by making a scuba diving simulator but we found it got kind of dull after a couple of minutes , or at least that it felt a bit too much like a traditional game , so started exploring other ideas .\nthe narrative , meanwhile , was inspired by multiple works although dallas cites one book as the team ' s primary reference : one hundred years of solitude , the 1967 novel by gabriel garc\u00eda m\u00e1rquez . it ' s a literary outing he praises for its ability to\nblend magical and realistic elements\nand the skill with which the author\nweaves a story through many generations of a family\n- something that can instantly be recognised in the game ' s exploration of the finches ' history .\nshort stories leaves a stronger and more mysterious impression . they also draw more attention to the fact that what you ' re experiencing is not necessarily the truth\na lot of our favourite [ weird fiction ] stories were quite short , and i think for powerful feelings like the sublime , it ' s just easier to get in and get out quickly ,\nsays dallas .\nit leaves a stronger and more mysterious impression .\nshort stories also draw more attention to the fact that what you ' re experiencing is a story and not necessarily the truth . it ' s one person ' s version of what might have happened . often in weird fiction , or in fantastical tales like the arabian nights , it ' s not only stories , it ' s stories - within - stories , which adds a nice sense of ambiguity and energy .\nwhat remains of edith finch is the latest in an increasingly long line of independently developed titles that launch to critical acclaim , win multiple awards and commercially perform well enough to at least partially fund the studio ' s next product - but sadly such games rarely sell in the millions that many would hope . critics would have you believe these are the titles driving our medium forward , but the mainstream audiences they might appeal to are rarely aware of them . does dallas believe there ' s anything the industry could do to better support such games ?\ni personally had no idea that so many players would be moved to tears . i underestimated how emotionally open many players are when they sit down with a game\nthat ' s a good question that i don ' t have an answer for ,\nhe says .\nwe ' ve been very fortunate to find a publisher who was more driven by making critically successful games than commercially successful ones . i mean , you always hope to do both , but we weren ' t primarily driven by selling the most copies of a game . and that ' s rare . like i said , we ' ve been lucky .\nit has been surprisingly positive and heartfelt ,\nhe says .\ni personally had no idea that so many players would be moved to tears . i never expected that an experience that , to me , feels so strange and idiosyncratic would connect in such a personal way with many players . i underestimated how emotionally open many players are when they sit down with a game , that they ' re willing to let it take them to some very difficult places .\ni think the whole team is proud of what we managed to do with this game . it was touch and go for quite a while , so seeing it all come together so well is very satisfying . and there ' s a big sense of relief , at least for me .\nplayers are becoming more open to trying things they haven ' t experienced before ,\ndallas observes .\ni think part of that is because they ' ve gotten a little bored with how similar many games have become and part of it is that there have been some really well - made games in the last couple of years that rewarded their curiosity , so they ' re happy to roll the dice again .\nhe continues :\nas a developer , it ' s a lot easier to make a game when you don ' t have to constantly be defending it . ten years ago if you were making a first - person game with no guns , you ' d spend most of your time talking to players and press about that . you ' d run out of time to tell people what was actually special and worth experiencing about your game .\nit ' s much easier now . the term ' walking simulator ' means different things to different people , but even when it ' s used negatively now i think it ' s meant dismissively , like ' oh , that ' s a game i wouldn ' t personally enjoy ' , whereas a few years ago it felt more like ' oh , that ' s a game that shouldn ' t exist ' . now that we have a little breathing room , we can get down to business and start making seriously weird stuff .\nand it ' s a trend he expects to continue accelerating as the range of people making games continues to increase , helped in no small part by the lowering barrier to entry for both hopeful creatives and more experienced indie devs .\ngames will become more diverse as game developers become more diverse ,\nsays dallas .\nto some extent , that ' s just a matter of time as more kids grow up playing games and the tools for making them become more accessible . historically , games have been so technically challenging to make that most game developers had to be very technical people , but all of that is changing quickly .\nif i could give them once piece of advice for making a game like this it would be : don ' t .\nnext time around , we ' re going to start with a smaller group of people and grow at a much slower pace ,\nsays dallas .\neven though moving ahead without a clear plan and figuring it out as we went along worked out well for us in the end this time , with each person we added to the team it got harder .\nif you ' ve got five artists on staff , then just figuring out what those folks should be making this week - as well as finding photo references , doing reviews , and so on - can become a full - time job for a level designer . but there does come a day when you need those five artists to all be making stuff , otherwise you ' ll never fill up all these ridiculously detailed bedrooms you ' ve designed . it ' s tricky .\nwhat remains of edith finch is yet another example of a studio attempting to make something different , a title unlike the majority of games on the marketplace . like so many indie hits , it will no doubt inspire other creators who wish to make their mark on the industry - but dallas stresses that developers shouldn ' t become too focused on reinventing the wheel .\nif i could give them once piece of advice for making a game like this it would be : don ' t ,\nhe says .\nit ' s crazy to make a game that has a dozen other smaller games inside it , and try to weave them all together into something that feels cohesive . nobody should do that . especially when there are so many other interesting , easier ideas for games .\nfor people who are interested in new ways of telling stories , i ' d encourage them to forget about that as well . don ' t worry about it . just find something very small and focused that ' s really compelling to you . i think too many people are worried about how to tell their story , rather than focusing on what story you ' re trying to tell . if you have something unique to say , and you spend enough time exploring that idea and what it means to you , you ' ll find a unique way of expressing it .\nsign up for the daily update and get the best of urltoken in your inbox .\nuk charts : jurassic world narrowly misses no . 1 as crash bandicoot holds firm\na fortnite hacker sent me a legendary scar in real life . . . weirdest duos victory ever !\nbaldi ' s basics of fnaf education & cloning mod + i ' m baldi vs . principal ( fgteev cheat escape # 3 )\nthis is the voice of a young girl in the opening moments of\nwhat remains of edith finch ,\nan in - development video game that will receive its coming - out party at this week ' s electronic entertainment expo ( e3 ) , north america ' s largest video game trade show .\nand in\nwhat remains of edith finch ,\nnarrative , in the form of little fairy tales , is the driving force . the young girl does indeed become a cat \u2014 or , rather , imagines becoming a cat . soon players chase a bird around twisting pacific northwest trees , the kind that would look haunted in certain moonlight . then she becomes an owl , craving rabbits despite their cuteness , and then she ' s a shark and her tummy is rumbling for\nfat , juicy seals .\namid all the surreal imagery and the munching on adorable critters , here ' s another twist : this girl , molly , is already dead .\nwhat remains of edith finch\nis a game about how we perish \u2014 how we live our lives and approach our final moments . the game is a collection of short stories , all of them strangely morbid but all removed from reality . devoted to the end of the days , they approach the unknown with wonder rather than tears . is that a monster under molly ' s bed , or is that all in her head ?\nthoughtful interactive experiences of the sort found in\nedith finch\nare starting to resonate with wider audiences outside of the game world . not only will indiecade , which stages an annual festival in culver city dedicated to all things nonmainstream , showcase more than 30 titles on the e3 floor , this year ' s los angeles film festival is offering moviegoers the chance to sample narrative - driven games . these include\nthralled ,\nwhich tells the story of a runaway brazilian slave , and\nquadrilateral cowboy ,\na hacker heist game set in the 1980s .\ni don ' t need to play another game that involves me moving around shooting things ,\nhe says .\ni would love to play a game about someone going through gender reassignment and seeing what that feels like .\nmonday evening , on the eve of e3 ' s official opening , sony will stage a large media event at the los angeles memorial sports arena .\nedith finch\nis likely to be on stage , sharing the spotlight , if even for a brief moment , with likely blockbusters such as the latest in the\nuncharted\nfranchise .\nthough\nedith finch\nisn ' t pegged for release until 2016 , e3 is a crucial moment in building awareness for such a personal game , one partly inspired by dallas ' own childhood and the loss of his mother .\npeople who don ' t play games are quick to dismiss games because everything that they see on tv is games about killing and action . they just go , ' oh , games aren ' t for me , '\nsays nathan gary , creative director at sony santa monica .\na lot of games of ours are called ' weird . ' i think that ' s dismissive in a way ,\ngary says .\nto me , if i shoot lots of people in a game , that ' s weird . how is a game that ' s trying to treat death as the momentous thing that it really is weird ?\nit ' s weighty ,\nadmits gary of\nedith finch .\nit ' s all about the final moments of people ' s lives , but it also has a strange exuberance to it .\nwhen the player , as edith finch , returns home , the house appears more magical than haunted . books spiral every which way , and behind a door may be a room or a hidden passageway .\nthe house feels as alive as the washington wilderness it is set in , and as edith walks from floor to floor she explores the bizarre circumstances of how her family passed from generation to generation . she learns about molly and her dreams of being a cat from the child ' s writings ."]}
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", "topic": 6}], "title": "book value", "paragraphs": ["book value , a multiple of book value , or a premium to book value is also a method used to value manufacturing or distribution companies . book value is total assets minus total liabilities and is commonly known as net worth .\nnet book value is also known as net carrying amount or net asset value .\nbook value per share is a recalculation of the book value , wherein the total book value is divided by the number of shares outstanding . this number is particularly useful in quickly calculating the price to book ratio .\nthe book value of an asset is equal to its carrying value on . . .\nbook value is also known as\nnet book value ( nbv )\nand , in the u . k . ,\nnet asset value .\nto learn how to use net book value in your analysis , click here to read , a simple method for calculating book value .\nbook value is not necessarily the same as an asset ' s market value , since market value is based on supply and demand and perceived value , while book value is simply an accounting calculation . however , the book value of an investment is marked to market periodically in an organization ' s balance sheet , so that book value will match its market value on the balance sheet date .\nthe current book value of an asset or liability ; that is , its original book value net of any accounting adjustments such as depreciation .\nthe book value concept is overrated , since there is no direct relationship between the market value of an asset and its book value . at best , book value can only be considered a weak replacement for market value , if no other valuation information is available about an asset .\nthere are other ways to calculate and analyze book value . the book value per common share , or bvps , is a tool of financial measurement for the minimum per share value of a company\u2019s equity . for a more in - depth look at calculating book value per share , please read\ndigging into book value .\nthe price to book ratio - p / b ratio is used to compare a firm ' s market to book value and is calculated by dividing price per share by book value per share .\nfor more on this topic including examples , please read market value versus book value and using the price - to - book ratio to evaluate companies .\nbook value and intrinsic value are two ways to measure the value of a company . find out which is known as the true value . . . read answer > >\nprice - $ 70 , 000 net book value at time of sale = $ 20 , 000 ) . there is a $ 20 , 000 difference between net book value and market value .\ntangible book value ( alternately\nnet tangible assets\nor\nnet tangible equity\n) is the total net asset value of a company ( book value ) minus intangible assets and goodwill .\nbuying below book value can provide investors with a safe and consistent investment approach .\nwhen he took over the company its book value was $ 19 a share .\nassociation copies can be very desirable ; an association will enhance the book\u2019s value .\nfor more on book values , see our article on the value of books .\nif a share\u2019s market value is significantly higher than its book value per common share , this usually indicates investors believe the company has excellent future prospects for growth , expansion and increased profits that eventually raise the book value of the company . they may also believe the value of the company is higher than the current book value calculation shows . in other words , the book value is inaccurate .\nyou can compare the market value of the total number of an entity ' s outstanding shares to its book value to see if the shares are theoretically undervalued ( if they sell at less than book value ) or overvalued ( if they sell at more than book value ) .\nimpairment is a situation where the market value of an asset is less than its net book value , in which case the accountant writes down the remaining net book value of the asset to its market value . thus , an impairment charge can have a sudden downward impact on the net book value of an asset .\np / b ratio = share price / book value per share ( where book value per share equals shareholders ' equity divided by the number of shares outstanding ) .\nthe book value of a company , which is the value of all the company ' s assets minus its liabilities .\nwhen the difference between book value and market value is considerable , it can be difficult to place a value on a business , since an appraisal process must be used to adjust the book value of its assets to their market values .\nthe adjusted book value is a measure of a company ' s valuation . . .\nthe book value was $ 267 , 146 billion as of the end of 2017 .\nat some point , the book value may only represent salvage or scrap value , after all the depreciation has been taken .\ncalculating the book value is fairly simple . we look at the equity value in the balance sheet to find this number .\nlearn about the book value of equity per share , what it measures and how to calculate a company ' s book value of equity per . . . read answer > >\nthe term book value derives from the accounting practice of recording asset value at the original historical cost in the books . while the book value of an asset may stay the same over time by accounting measurements , the book value of a company collectively can grow from the accumulation of earnings , generated through asset use . since a company ' s book value represents the shareholding worth , comparing book value with market value of the shares can serve as an effective valuation technique when trying to decide whether shares are fairly priced .\nthe kinds of companies most suited to book value plays critics of book value are quick to point out that finding genuine book value plays has become difficult in the heavily analyzed u . s . stock market . oddly enough , this has been a constant refrain heard since the 1950s , yet value investors still continue to find book value plays . the companies that have hidden values share some characteristics :\nbook value is calculated on property assets that can be depreciated . depreciable assets have a lasting value , such as furniture , equipment , and other personal property of a business . book value also is shown for buildings .\none other term , book value appears , above , referring to the value of the firm ' s assets . when referring to the value of the firm itself , however , some people equate the firm ' s book value with owners ' equity . strictly speaking , however , the firm ' s book value represents the asset value that remains if the firm goes out of business , now . for that purpose , a firm ' s book value is properly defined as :\nunderstand the difference between carrying value and market value . learn when a company uses carrying value to value an asset . . . read answer > >\nthe book value of a stock , also called net book value or net asset value , is the book value of the listed company ' s total assets minus its total liabilities . in balance sheet terms , this is equal to the company ' s shareholders ' equity , also called net assets or net worth .\nfor example , during the great recession , bank of america ' s market value was below its book value . now that the bank and the economy have recovered , the company ' s market value is no longer trading at a discount to its book value .\nyou should realize that this book value is not an indication of the market value of the automobile . the market value could be more than $ 6 , 000 or it could be less than $ 6 , 000 . also don ' t confuse the accounting book value with the\nblue book\nor\nblack book\namounts that are published and show values for automobiles .\n2 . when compared to the company ' s market value , book value can indicate whether a stock is under - or overpriced .\nbco also accounts for the transaction at fair market value . bco will book the acquired assets at their fair market value as follows :\nas indicated by the example , the disparity between book value and market value is recognized at the point of sale of an asset , since the price at which it is sold is the market price , and its net book value is essentially the cost of goods sold . prior to a sale transaction , there is no reason to account for any differences in value between book value and market value .\nbook value can refer to several different financial figures , while carrying value is used in business accounting and is differentiated from market value . in most contexts , book value and carrying value describe the same accounting concepts . in these cases , their difference lies primarily within the types of companies that use each one .\nasset value per share is the total value of an investment or . . .\nthe book value of an asset is its value on a company ' s balance sheet . this may be different to its market value . the usual method for fixed assets is to value them at cost minus depreciation .\nit ' s important to note that the book value is not necessarily the same as the fair market value ( the amount the asset could be sold for on the open market ) . book value is strictly an accounting and tax calculation .\nbook value literally means the value of the business according to its\nbooks\nor financial statements . in this case , book value is calculated from the balance sheet , and it\u2019s the difference between a company ' s total assets and total liabilities . on the company ' s balance sheet , book value is recorded as shareholders ' equity .\nthe net property , plant , and equipment is the total book value of all of these assets .\nchapter 16 ( 2 ) - 1 kings of leon inc has a book value of . . .\nkings of leon , inc . , has a book value of equity of $ 64 , 500 .\ndig deeper into the definitions of carrying value and book value , and learn to differentiate between their various financial . . . read answer > >\nthe book value of shareholder ' s equity , which is the value of a shareholder ' s account minus any liabilities shared by the shareholder .\na serial acquirer of other companies will almost always have a high book value , which may artificially lower p / b . however , a huge part of the book value will be in goodwill or intangibles . in this case it is prudent to subtract goodwill from book value , resulting in a\ntangible book value .\nwe can then calculate the more meaningful\nprice - to - tangible - bv ratio .\nunderstand the difference between book value per common share and net asset value , and learn how these evaluations are used . . . read answer > >\nbook value and market value are two financial metrics used to determine the valuation of a company and whether the stock . . . read answer > >\nwhat valuation method is right for you ? bob adams explains the business concept of book value and when you should use it to value a business .\nthe book value approach to business valuation is not adequate for most small businesses . it is a good way to value companies which have significant assets .\nif the primary method of valuation is using a multiple of earnings , it is helpful to take the industry average of the book value multiples of other companies recently sold . book value serves as a reference point .\nbook value = owners ' equity \u2013 preferred stock \u2013 intangible assets ( e . g . , goodwill )\nthe price / book value ratio , often expressed simply as\nprice - to - book\n, provides investors a way to compare the market value , or what they are paying for each share , to a conservative measure of the value of the firm .\nbook value per common share is a formula used to calculate the per share value of a company based on common shareholders ' equity in the company . should the company dissolve , the book value per common share indicates the dollar value remaining for common shareholders after all assets are liquidated and all debtors are paid .\nmarket value of equity is the total dollar value of a company ' s . . .\nthe book value of a stock is theoretically the amount of money that would be paid to shareholders if the company was liquidated and paid off all of its liabilities . as a result , the book value equals the difference between a company ' s total assets and total liabilities . book value is also recorded as shareholders ' equity . in other words , the book value is literally the value of the company according to its books ( balance sheet ) once all liabilities are subtracted from assets .\nsolved : cash equation . sunset , inc . , has a book value of equity . . . | urltoken\nfor fundamental and value investors , book value is important to consider because a company with a higher book value than market value may indicate a buying opportunity . a stock might be considered undervalued if its book value exceeds the market value , since it would be viewed by the market that the stock is trading at a cheaper price than the actual value of the company . as a result , value investors might buy the stock based on the lower market valuation with the expectation that the market will eventually catch up to the cheap valuation ultimately sending the stock price higher .\nthe good news book value shopping is no easier than other types of investing , it just involves a different type of research . the best strategy is to make book value one part of what you look for . you shouldn ' t judge a book by its cover and you shouldn ' t judge a company by the cover it puts on its book value . in theory , a low price - to - book - value ratio means you have a cushion against poor performance . in practice it is much less certain . outdated equipment may still add to book value , whereas appreciation in property may not be included . if you are going to invest based on book value , you have to find out the real state of those assets .\ntutorial : fundamental analysis what is book value ? book value is a measure of all of a company ' s assets : stocks , bonds , inventory , manufacturing equipment , real estate , etc . in theory , book value should include everything down to the pencils and staples used by employees , but for simplicity ' s sake companies generally only include large assets that are easily quantified . ( for more information , check out value by the book . )\nunderstanding book value and market value is helpful in determining a stock ' s valuation and how the market views a company ' s growth prospects in the future .\nthe total amount a company would be worth if it liquidated its assets and paid back all its liabilities . book value can also represent the value of a particular\nthe book value of an asset is the value of that asset on the\nbooks\n( the accounting books and the balance sheet ) of the company .\nbook value and market value are two fundamentally different calculations that tell a story about a company ' s overall financial strength . comparing the book value to the market value of a company can also help investors determine whether a stock is overvalued or undervalued given its assets , liabilities and its ability to generate income . however , with any financial metric , it ' s important to recognize the limitations of book value and market value and use a combination of financial metrics when analyzing a company .\nwhen the market value of a company is less than its book value , it may mean that investors have lost confidence in the company . in other words , the market may not believe the company is worth the value on its books or that there are enough future earnings . value investors might look for a company where the market value is less than its book value hoping that the market is wrong in its valuation .\ncomparing the book value to the market value of a company can help investors determine whether a stock is overvalued or undervalued given its assets , liabilities and its ability to generate income . however , with any financial metric , the real utility comes from recognizing the advantages and limitations of book value and market value . an investor must determine when the book value or market value should be used , and when it should be discounted or disregarded in favor of other meaningful parameters when analyzing a company .\nlooking at your business , you see many business assets that have a book value . for example , in the photo , the conference table and chairs , office furniture , big screen tv , and computers all have a book value .\namerican capital announces usd0 . 20 per share dividend for may and estimated net book value of usd22 . 44 per share\nso which metric \u2013 book value or market value \u2013 is more reliable ? that depends . understanding why is made easier by looking at some well - known companies .\nlearn about the differences between an asset ' s investment value and its fair market value , including why many think fair market value is unrealistic .\nbook value measures the value of the company on its books , often referred to as accounting value . it ' s the accounting value once assets and liabilities have been accounted for by a company ' s auditors . whether market value is an accurate assessment of a company ' s value is determined by stock market investors who buy and sell the stock . market value has a more meaningful implication in the sense that it\u2019s the price you have to pay to own a part of the business regardless of the company\u2019s stated book value .\nthe book value of an asset is equal to its carrying value on the balance sheet and is calculated by netting the asset against its accumulated depreciation . book value is also the net asset value of a company , calculated as total assets minus intangible assets ( patents , goodwill ) and liabilities . for the initial outlay of an investment , book value may be net or gross of expenses such as trading costs , sales taxes , service charges and so on .\nvalue investors like to refer to book value in searching for stocks trading at bargain prices . if a stock trades below book value , then investors typically see it as an opportunity to buy the company ' s assets at less than they ' re worth . the potential pitfall is that if the value of the assets on the balance sheet are artificially inflated , then a discount to book value is perfectly justified and doesn ' t represent a bargain stock price .\ninvestors are concerned with a company ' s assets as they compare to its liabilities or book value , but also to the company ' s stock price or market value . book value is the value of a company according to its balance sheet , or\nbooks .\nmarket value is the value of the company in the eyes of the stock market . these are two fundamentally different calculations that tell a story about the company ' s overall financial strength . in this article , we ' ll explore the differences between book value and market value and how they ' re used in analyzing stocks for investment .\nthe price - to - book value ratio is also helpful to investors valuating a company . it compares a stock ' s per - share price ( market value ) to its book value ( shareholders ' equity ) . the price - to - book value ratio , expressed as a multiple ( i . e . how many times a company ' s stock is trading per share compared to the company ' s book value per share ) , is an indication of how much shareholders are paying for the net assets of a company .\nbook value equals market value . the market sees no compelling reason to believe the company ' s assets are better or worse than what is stated on the balance sheet .\nthe boat should be recorded at fair value . because this amount is less than the net book value of the old truck , a loss is recorded for the difference :\nthe boat should be recorded at fair value . because this amount is more than the net book value of the old truck , a gain is recorded for the difference :\nin purchasing an ipo you are usually subject to dilution in book value . you may be paying $ 10 . 00 for a share that has a after ipo book value of $ 1 . 00 ( 90 % dilution ) . in some respects this is irrelevant , if the company is worth $ 10 . 00 per share based on earnings , then the fact that the book value is $ 1 . 00 will never be a concern . but if earnings falter you have almost no book value to fall back on . i get nervous when an ipo dilution is too high . if you organize a successful company , i don\u2019t expect to get shares for book value but i\u2019m pretty nervous paying say more than double book value .\nin personal finance , the book value of an investment is the price paid for a security or debt investment . when a stock is sold , the selling price less the book value is the capital gain ( or loss ) from the investment .\nblack book provides the wholesale or auction value of your car , which is the amount a dealer might pay for it .\nnet book value is the amount at which an organization records an asset in its accounting records . net book value is calculated as the original cost of an asset , minus any accumulated depreciation , accumulated depletion , accumulated amortization , and accumulated impairment .\ngood question joyce . book value is also known as shareholders\u2019 equity . on the balance sheet of a company , assets \u2013 liabilities = shareholders\u2019 equity ( or book value ) . it\u2019s an accounting measure of the equity in a business . importantly , it\u2019s only sometimes reflective of the true economic worth of a business \u2013 a company like cochlear is logically worth many times its reported book value . i\u2019d argue that bluescope steel and other such tough businesses are probably worth less than reported book value .\nsolved : sunset , inc . , has a book value of equity of $ 13 , 50 . . . | urltoken\nsolved : sunset , inc . , has a book value of equity of $ 13 , 92 . . . | urltoken\nthe tangible book value per share ( tbvps ) focuses solely on the value of an organizations tangible assets . once the value of the tangible assets is determined , that amount is divided by the number of shares currently outstanding .\nthe balance sheet concepts of book value , or net tangible assets , and shareholders ' equity are not quite the same thing . to find a company ' s book value , you need to take the shareholders ' equity and exclude all intangible items .\nbook value per common share is an evaluation measure investors and analysts use to assess a conservative value of a company\u2019s common stock equity . the value generated from the formula for this per share evaluation shows the original value of the company\u2019s stock , adjusted for outflows of dividends and stock buybacks and inflows of earnings modifiers , compared to total current outstanding shares . book value per common share is calculated as follows :\nbook value per common share , also known as book value per equity of share or bvps , is used to evaluate the stock price of an individual company , whereas net asset value , or nav , is used as a measure for evaluating all of the equity holdings in a mutual fund or etf .\ninvestors and potential investors should note that actual funds from sale of the company ' s assets in liquidation may be either substantially more or substantially less than the balance sheet book value for these assets . asset book values are not necessarily the same or even close to assets actual market value or realizable value .\nlearn about the carrying value and fair value of assets and liabilities , what the carrying and fair value measure and the . . . read answer > >\nwhile all business assets have a book value , that value is only calculated for property assets , like equipment , vehicles , and furniture and fixtures . land is not depreciated because it doesn ' t lose value over time . other assets , like cash and accounts receivable , are not depreciated , so the book value is the actual cost of the item .\na gift inscription simply means that someone , but not the author , has written something on the book before giving it to someone else as a gift . gift inscriptions detract from a collectible book\u2019s value .\nas you can see from our fictitious example , company xyz from above , market value and book value differed substantially . in the financial markets , you will find that book value and market value differ the vast majority of the time . the difference can depend on various factors such as the company ' s industry , the nature of a company ' s assets and liabilities , and the company ' s specific attributes . companies like those included on the dow jones industrial average ( djia ) usually have a higher market value than book value .\nre - ib - ny , i was not assuming the pre - transaction value of the target company in question 3 is book value . actually , whether the pre - transaction value is intrinsic , market - based , or book , is wholly irrelevant to pro forma enterprise value in an acquisition scenario . the only thing that matters is the amount paid . this is true from both an accounting and theoretical perspective , as actual value trumps inferred value any day .\nbook value per share ( bvps ) , also called net asset value per share ( nav ) , is the book value divided by the number of outstanding shares . if a company ' s share price falls below its bvps or nav , the market is pricing the company below the net value of its assets . research analysts sometimes measure this relationship using the price / book ratio , which is the share price divided by the bvps . a price / book ratio below 1 may mean the stock is undervalued .\nafter the initial purchase of an asset , there is no accumulated depreciation yet , so the book value is the cost . then , as time goes on , the cost stays the same , but the accumulated depreciation increases , so the book value decreases .\namerican capital agency announces dividend of usd0 . 20 per share for december 2015 and estimated book value of usd22 . 52 per share\nthe price - to - book ratio is a useful metric for finding value - - but it ' s not without pitfalls .\nbook value can also refer to the total net value of a company . this is an important investing figure , helping reveal whether stocks are under - or overpriced . a company ' s book value is determined by the difference between total assets and the sum of liabilities and intangible assets , such as patents .\nhi guys hopefully just a straight forward question - i am confused over the following terminology - book value vs nta vs nav vs enterprise value . which is the best one to consider when looking for the intrinsic value , as well as the liquidation value of a company ? many thanks .\nit ' s important to note that on any given day , a company ' s market value will fluctuate in relation to book value . the metric that tells this is known as the price - to - book ratio , or the p / b ratio :\na company ' s book value may be significantly affected by intangible assets and / or goodwill . as the values of these assets are significantly more subjective than\nhard\nassets ( such as cash or property , plant and equipment ) , including them in the calculation of book value may misrepresent the underlying worth of the company . to rectify this , many sources will include a tangible book value , which is the book value minus intangible assets and goodwill ( or total assets minus liabilities , intangible assets , and goodwill ) .\namerican capital agency announces dividend of usd0 . 20 per share for september 2015 and estimated net book value of usd23 . 79 per share\nvalue play or value trap ? if it ' s obvious that a company is trading for less than its book value , you have to ask yourself why other investors haven ' t noticed and pushed the price back to book value or even higher . the p / b ratio is an easy calculation , and it ' s published in stock summaries on any major stock research website . the answer could be that the market is unfairly battering the company , but it ' s equally probable that the stated book value does not represent the real value of the assets . companies account for their assets in different ways in different industries , and sometimes even within the same industry . this muddles book value , creating as many value traps as value opportunities . ( find out how to avoid getting sucked in by a deceiving bargain stock in value traps : bargain hunters beware ! )\nappearing on a corporation ' s balance sheet . again , this book value is not an indication of the market value of the corporation . it simply indicates the amounts appearing on the books for the assets less the amounts appearing for the liabilities . a corporation can be far more valuable than the amount of its book value .\nblack book acquires their pricing data from wholesale auctions , and retail transactions nationwide .\nvaluation , as you correctly said , you should add back the value of those investments to reach equity value .\nbook value might also be a good approach if a company has particularly low profits . for example , let\u2019s say a company has only $ 10 , 000 in profits and little growth , but it is sitting on $ 1 million in book value because it has a lot of valuable assets . so , in this case , the selling price of the company might be more based on the book value than the profitability . for example , maybe the selling price would be a 20 percent discount to book value , because the profits are so low .\nassets of a business are listed on one side of the business ' balance sheet . assets that have book value are those that are depreciated . they are listed in order of liquidity ( how quickly they can be turned into cash ) . the book value shown on the balance sheet is an accumulated value for all assets of a specific category . for example , here ' s the book value of all property , plant , and equipment on a business balance sheet :\nbook value has three possible definitions . most commonly , book value is the value of an asset as it appears on the balance sheet . this is calculated by subtracting the accumulated depreciation from the cost of the asset . it is an established accounting practice that an asset is held based on its original costs , even if the market value of the asset has changed considerably since its purchase .\nwhere assets are transferred at book value such that no gain is recognized for accounting purposes , there are no cmt adjustments to be made .\namerican capital agency announces usd0 . 20 per share for june 2016 and estimated net book value of usd22 . 36 per share at may end\ndilution refers to a dilution ( lowering ) in earnings per share or book value per share caused by issuance of additional shares or options .\nthe book value of a company is important for accounting purposes , and it ' s part of the review of the business if the business is to be sold . since book value isn ' t related to the market value of an individual asset , it can be used as a reference point , but not as a selling price .\nfacsimile signatures are those that are printed or stamped into the book . the author has not actually signed the book . it\u2019s just a reproduction of the author\u2019s signature .\nbook value greater than market value . when the market value a company is trading for less than its stated value or book value , it ' s usually because the market has lost confidence in the company . in other words , the market doesn ' t believe that the company is worth the value on its books or that there are enough assets to generate future profits and cash flows . value investors often like to seek out companies in this category in hopes that the market perception turns out to be incorrect . in this scenario , the market is giving investors an opportunity to buy a company for less than its stated net worth , meaning the stock price is lower than the company ' s book value .\nthe book value of a company is the value of a company ' s assets expressed on the balance sheet . it is the difference between the balance sheet assets and balance sheet liabilities and is an estimation of the value if it were to be liquidated .\nwhen the market value is greater than the book value , the stock market is assigning a higher value to the company due to the earnings power of the company ' s assets . consistently profitable companies typically have market values greater than their book values because investors have confidence in the companies ' ability to generate revenue growth and ultimately earnings growth .\nall of sco ' s assets are transferred to pco at fair market value and accounted for at fair market value .\ndeceptive depreciation and book value you need to know how aggressively a company has been depreciating its assets . this involves going back through several years of financial statements . if quality assets have been depreciated faster than the drop in their true market value , you ' ve found a hidden value that may help hold up the stock price in the future . if assets are being depreciated slower than the drop in market value , then the book value will be above the true value , creating a value trap for investors who only glance at the p / b ratio . ( appreciate the different methods used to describe how book value is\nused up\n; read valuing depreciation with straight - line or double - declining methods . )\nfind out why bank stocks usually trade below book value per share , and understand how trading activities increase banks ' risk exposures and affect valuation .\nthe book value of equity will change relative to changes in the firm\u2019s assets ( liabilities , depreciation , new issue , and stock repurchase ) .\nan order book is an electronic list of buy and sell orders for . . .\nyou can solve this problem by using book value as a comparative measure within a given industry . for instance , if one tech company has a price - to - book - value ratio that ' s far lower than another , then it might be a relative bargain . similarly , even though an industrial company that ' s highly asset - dependent might have a lower book value than the tech company , it might be overpriced if its price - to - book ratio is higher than other industrial companies in the same sector .\nsigned means the book has been signed by its author ( or perhaps by an illustrator , or editor ) . signed books are much desired by collectors , and , generally speaking , a signature will enhance the value of the book .\na company ' s tangible book value looks at what common shareholders can expect to receive if the firm goes bankrupt and all of its assets are liquidated at their book values , and intangible assets , such as goodwill , are removed from this calculation because they cannot be sold during liquidation . companies with high tangible book value per share provide shareholders with more insurance in case of bankruptcy .\nif you are discussing business assets and liabilities with your accountant or banker , you may have heard the phrase\nbook value of an asset .\nanother reason the financial markets might assign a higher market value than the stated book value to a company is that the book value is not necessarily an accurate measure of a company ' s net worth . book value is an accounting value , which is subject to many rules like depreciation that require companies to write down the value of certain assets . but if those assets are consistently generating greater profit , then the market understands that those assets are really worth more than what the accounting rules dictate . for example , many high - quality companies like johnson & johnson ( jnj ) , pepsico inc . ( pep ) , and procter & gamble co . ( pg ) typically possess market values far greater than book values .\nbook value is a key measure that investors use to gauge a stock ' s valuation . the book value of a company is the total value of the company ' s assets , minus the company ' s outstanding liabilities . the company ' s balance sheet is where you ' ll find total asset value , and for accounting purposes , the cost of acquiring the asset is the starting point for what you ' ll find listed in the company ' s financials . the balance sheet also takes into account accumulated depreciation of those assets , and that helps bring the true value of the assets closer to the number used for book value purposes . often , book value is expressed on a per - share basis , dividing the total shareholder equity by the number of shares of stock outstanding .\nthe differences between a book value per share calculation and a net asset value per share calculation are fairly small but the difference in valuation can be quite large when comparing these metrics amongst the reit prices in question .\nin its most recent quarterly filing , company lmn reported $ 20 million in total assets and $ 8 million in total liabilities for a total book value of $ 12 million ( 20 - 8 = 12 ) . the company carries no intangible assets or goodwill . the company ' s preferred equity is $ 2 million . thus , the total book value and tangible book value are the same at $ 12 million , while the tangible common equity is $ 10 million ( $ 12 million book value \u2013 $ 0 goodwill \u2013 $ 0 intangible assets \u2013 $ 2 million preferred equity = $ 10 million ) .\n\u00a9 1995 - 2018 kelley blue book co . \u00ae , inc . all rights reserved .\ntrade in or sell your car today , based on kelley blue book values . get started\nsee our article bookplates : various types & how they effect book values for more details .\nbook value isn ' t a perfect measure of valuation , but it can give you a useful measure of a stock . by comparing book value to a stock ' s price , you can get a sense of whether investors see its accounting statements as a fair reflection of a company ' s intrinsic worth .\nnet book value is one of the most popular financial measures , particularly when it comes to valuing companies . it can be used in regard to a specific\naco accounts for the transaction at fair market value . it recognizes a gain for book purposes in the amount of $ 75 , 000 computed as follows :\nfor example , let ' s say , a company has a p / b of 1 , meaning that bv and mv are equal . the next day , the market price drops and the p / b ratio is less than 1 , meaning market value is less than book value . the following day the market price zooms higher and creates a p / b ratio of greater than 1 , meaning market value now exceeds book value .\nthe depreciation , depletion , or amortization associated with an asset is the process by which the original cost of the asset is ratably charged to expense over its useful life , less any estimated salvage value . thus , the net book value of an asset should decline at a continuous and predictable rate over its useful life . at the end of its useful life , the net book value of an asset should approximately equal its salvage value .\nintrinsic value can be subjective and difficult to estimate . it\u2019s a perception of a security\u2019s value that factors tangible and intangible factors .\nestors wanting to determine if a company is underpriced or overpriced , which could indicate a potential time to buy or sell . for instance , value investors search for companies trading for prices at or below book value ( indicating a price - to - book ratio of less than 1 . 0 ) , which implies the\nthe book valuation technique is usually used as a method of cross - testing the more common technique of applying multiples to ebitda , cash flow , or net earnings . in a book i published written by russell robb , buying your own business , he identified several situations where the use of book value as the primary method of valuation is prevalent :\nthe book values of assets and liabilities are easily found on the balance sheet . the book value of assets is usually classified as\ntotal assets .\nyou may need to do some arithmetic to arrive at the book value of liabilities ( it may not be quite so obvious on some balance sheets ) , but it includes all current liabilities and long - term obligations . the book value of equity is often broken out for us under the heading\nshareholders or shareowners equity .\nin my experience , most financial websites are fairly accurate with p / b ratios .\nby pegging the purchase price to a multiple of book value , the buyer is protected against a decline in the value of the business between the signing of the purchase and sale agreement and the completion date of due diligence .\ntangible common equity , ( also known as\ntangible equity capital ,\nor occasionally\ntangible common book value\n) is the book value of the company minus the value of all assets that would be worthless if the company were to liquidate , as well as all preferred equity . specifically , this is equivalent to total equity minus intangible assets , goodwill , and preferred equity .\nthe market value per share is a company ' s current stock price , and it reflects a value that market participants are willing to pay for its common share . the book value per share is calculated using historical costs , but the market value per share is a forward - looking metric that takes into account a company ' s earning power in the future . with increases in a company ' s estimated profitability , expected growth , and safety of its business , the market value per share grows higher . significant differences between the book value per share and the market value per share arise due to the ways in which accounting principles classify certain transactions .\nthe analysis of reits can also be some tricky stuff , particularly when it comes with understanding the differences between book value and net asset value . today\u2019s post will get into the technical world of this without making your head spin .\nthe book value of an asset is its original purchase cost , adjusted for any subsequent changes , such as for impairment or depreciation . market value is the price that could be obtained by selling an asset on a competitive , open market . there is nearly always a disparity between book value and market value , since the first is a recorded historical cost and the second is based on the perceived supply and demand for an asset , which can vary constantly .\nin the context of corporate financial statements of publicly traded companies , the navps or book value per share is usually below the market price per share . the historical cost accounting principle , which tends to understate certain asset values , and the supply and demand forces of the marketplace generally push stock prices above book value per share valuations .\nthey are big . big companies with international operations , and thus with international assets , can create book value through growth in overseas land prices or other foreign assets .\nif the book was previously owned by someone closely associated with it , the signature of that person may enhance its value somewhat . ( see \u201cassociation copy\u201d above . )\nthe book value of equity will change as there are changes in the firm\u2019s assets . this includes changes to liabilities , depreciation , new issue , and stock repurchase .\nthe market value is the value of a company according to the financial markets . the market value of a company is calculated by multiplying the current stock price by the number of outstanding shares that are trading in the market . market value is also known as market capitalization .\nthe p / b ratio reflects the value that market participants attach to a company ' s equity relative to its book value of equity . a stock ' s market value is a forward - looking metric that reflects a company ' s future cash flows . the book value of equity is an accounting measure that is based on the historic cost principle , and reflects past issuances of equity , augmented by any profits or losses , and reduced by dividends and share buybacks .\nearnings , debt and assets are the building blocks of any public company ' s financial statements . for the purpose of disclosure , companies break these three elements into more refined figures for investors to examine . investors can calculate valuation ratios from these to make it easier to compare companies . among these , the book value and the price - to - book ratio ( p / b ratio ) are staples for value investors . but does book value deserve all the fanfare ? read on to find out .\nlearn about a well - researched paper that explores why active value investors underperform , and how value investing might be beneficial for your portfolio .\nin either of the above two definitions , book value and carrying value are interchangeable . their names derive from the fact that these are the values carried on a company ' s books , making them independent of current economic or financial considerations ."]}
{"id": 55325, "summary": [{"text": "energiekontor is a german company specialized in the development and management of wind farms and solar parks .", "topic": 38}, {"text": "the main activities are concentrated in germany , portugal and in the united kingdom .", "topic": 12}, {"text": "the company sells developed facilities or takes the ownership .", "topic": 36}, {"text": "energiekontor manages external wind farms for clients as well . ", "topic": 39}], "title": "energiekontor", "paragraphs": ["energiekontor share price . 531350 - stock quote , charts , trade history , share chat , financials . energiekontor ag\nenergiekontor uk ltd was founded in 1999 and is the subsidiary of the german based energiekontor ag . we operate a growing portfolio of onshore wind and solar sites across the uk and europe .\nin 1994 , the first energiekontor wind farm is erected in misselwarden on the north sea coast .\nbelow is the list of the wind farms owned by energiekontor ( wind farms listed in the database ) .\nenergiekontor is delighted that hyndburn borough council has approved an application for a further four infill wind . . .\neine solide gesch\u00e4ftspolitik und viel erfahrung in sachen wind - und solarkraft : daf\u00fcr steht energiekontor seit \u00fcber 25 jahren .\nreal - time news about energiekontor o . n . ( xetra ( deutsche boerse ) ) : 0 recent articles\nbremen , 23 may 2017 . today , energiekontor ag held its annual general meeting in ritterhude near bremen . it was attended by about 120 invited shareholders , shareholder representatives and guests . peter szabo , the ceo of energiekontor ag , held a presentation on the company\u2019s current business performance , also explaining the strategic positioning of energiekontor ag in a changed market environment .\nenergiekontor is a renewable energy company based in the german city of bremen , with subsidiaries in portugal and the united kingdom .\nthe first energiekontor wind farm in north rhine - westphalia is commissioned in grevenbroich on a coal mining spoil heap in 1995 .\nenergiekontor is pleased to announce that the financing phase of the gayton le marsh wind farm project is now complete and . . .\nenergiekontor began to plan wind farms on the sea already in 2001 . the time is ripe three years later when the offshore wind farm borkum riffgrund west is granted its construction license . it is the first of three offshore projects that energiekontor will develop and sell .\nin may 2018 energiekontor uk reached financial close on its withernwick ii wind farm in the east riding of yorkshire . this . . .\nenergiekontor ag : following private placement of share packages of the founders g\u00fcnter lammers and dr bodo wilkens , free float increases to 42 . 9 percent\nrbe is a product that increases the efficiency of wind turbines . therefore , energiekontor has applied this technology in wind farms in germany and portugal .\nbremen , 23 . mai 2018 . die energiekontor ag hat heute ihre ordentliche hauptversammlung in ritterhude bei bremen abgehalten . der einladung folgten etwa 120 aktion\u00e4re , aktion\u00e4rsvertreter und g\u00e4ste . in seiner pr\u00e4sentation berichtete der vorstandsvorsitzende der energiekontor ag , peter szabo , \u00fcber die aktuelle marktsituation , das abgelaufene gesch\u00e4ftsjahr 2017 und die ersten erfolge in den neuen m\u00e4rkten . au\u00dferdem stellte er heraus , inwiefern sich die energiekontor ag als pionier der branche von andern marktteilnehmern unterscheidet .\nbremen , 19 september 2016 . g\u00fcnter lammers and dr bodo wilkens , the two founders and shareholders of energiekontor ag ( isin de0005313506 ) , each sold about 7 . 0 percent of the energiekontor ag shares to several institutional investors via private placement . the transaction increases the percentage of energiekontor ag\u2019s free float to 42 . 9 percent . the two company founders each hold on to about 28 . 6 percent ( corresponding to a total of 57 . 1 percent ) of the company\u2019s shares and thus continue to be anchor shareholders of energiekontor ag . the composition of the supervisory board remains unchanged .\nbremen , 23 may 2018 . today , energiekontor ag held its annual general meeting in ritterhude near bremen . it was attended by about 120 invited shareholders , shareholder representatives and guests . in his presentation , the ceo of energiekontor ag , peter szabo , reported on the current market conditions , the past 2017 financial year and the company\u2019s first successes in its new markets . he also described how energiekontor ag sets itself apart from other market players in its pioneering role in the industry .\nenergiekontor intends to realise the most economically viable projects in its industry , thus contributing to the 100 % renewables vision . at the same time , this ensures the company\u2019s competitive position in an increasingly market - oriented environment . energiekontor will continue to strengthen its measures to increase innovation and efficiency in this environment . innovation may refer to technical in - house developments such as rotor blade extension . however , innovation mostly refers to the fastest possible adaptation of new technologies and methods to benefit energiekontor\u2019s projects . there are three approaches :\nrbe \u2013 rotor blade extension is a product that increases the efficiency of wind turbines . a partnership between energiekontor and hochsule bremerhaven , in germany was created to develop this technology .\n[ \u2026 ] you would like to improve the energy production of your wind farm using a cost efficient solution , consider the rotor blade extension of energiekontor . contact [ \u2026 ]\n[ \u2026 ] you would like to improve the energy production of your wind farm using a cost efficient solution , consider the rotor blade extension of energiekontor . contact us [ \u2026 ]\nenergiekontor ' s uk projects are developed by our teams based at our offices in both leeds and glasgow . our strategy is to develop onshore wind and solar projects thoughout the uk .\nenergiekontor bietet attraktive gestaltungsspielr\u00e4ume f\u00fcr mitarbeiterinnen und mitarbeiter , die ihre informationen und kenntnisse aus dem jeweiligen arbeitsumfeld flexibel und eigenverantwortlich f\u00fcr die bestm\u00f6gliche l\u00f6sung der jeweiligen anforderung in einem komplexen gesch\u00e4ft einsetzen wollen .\nsince 1990 , energiekontor has developed over 90 wind farms across europe in germany , portugal , greece and the uk , investing over \u20ac1 billion ; creating a total capacity of almost 700mw .\nenergiekontor analyzed the production on own wind farms equipped with wind turbines type bonus 1 . 0 and bonus 1 . 3 , and realized that some of them didn\u2019t have the expected production .\nenergiekontor supplements its core business of wind energy in 2010 by adding photovoltaic sites . in the same year , the company installs the first solar roof on a business development centre in bremerhaven .\non monday , energiekontor ag ( ektx : ger ) closed at 14 . 70 , 13 . 08 % above the 52 week low of 13 . 00 set on feb 06 , 2018 .\nenergiekontor officially commissions the z\u00fclpich wind farm in north rhine - westphalia . two of the seven wind turbines belong to local citizens , the other five have been taken over by an infrastructure fund .\nenergiekontor has spent the last few years creating an environment that favours a stable and sustainable growth trajectory , and is extremely well placed to face the challenges of the future in a highly competitive market .\nregardless of whether the developed projects are sold or included in the group ' s portfolio , energiekontor typically assumes responsibility for commercial and technical operational management , thus generating an ongoing cash flow for the company .\nenergiekontor has started acquiring suitable sites and has begun preliminary project development activities in all three of these countries . further analyses may result in energiekontor deciding to extend the selection of countries or , if the management believes that deeper involvement in one or several of these countries is not promising , it may decide to discontinue activities in one or more countries . additional national markets could also be added to this list .\nif you would like to know more about the rotor blade extension and the new prototype installation , email us to energiekontor @ urltoken or drop us a call , and talk directly with us for more information .\nin a surprising move , the german company energiekontor ag from bremen has sold the planned offshore wind farm nordergr\u00fcnde to a subsidiary of wpd offshore gmbh . wpd offshore gmbh belongs to the bremen project developer wpd ag .\nat a certain point , energiekontor analyzed the production on own wind farms equipped with wind turbines type bonus 1 . 0 and bonus 1 . 3 , and realized that some of them didn\u2019t have the expected production .\ntoday , the supervisory board of energiekontor ag appointed torben m\u00f6ller as the third member of the management board . mr m\u00f6ller initially set up the repowering division efficiently as head of department . for more than a year , he has also successfully handled the coordination of innovation and competitive measures and the introduction of an agile project management system . due to his achievements , he became the managing director of several subsidiaries of energiekontor ag last year .\nenergiekontor ag is a germany - based wind farm operator and project developer . the company operates through three segments : project development and sales ( wind , solar ) , power generation in group - owned wind farms and operation\ncoverage initiated with buy recommendation and price target of eur 19 . 00 bremen , 1 march 2017 . yesterday , warburg research , a fully - owned subsidiary of the private bank m . m . warburg in hamburg , initiated its coverage of energiekontor ag . in his comprehensive research report , the analyst , arash roshan zamir , recommends the energiekontor shares as a buy with a price target of eur 19 . 00 and 21 percent upside .\nenergiekontor is continuously working on innovation and developing new solutions , with the maximum efficiency , in order to achieve harmonious and conciliatory interaction with environment , landscape , fauna and flora , integrating a complete concept of clean energy .\nenergiekontor strives to create leeway for team leaders and every single employee to adopt information and expertise gained in their respective work environments in a flexible and autonomous way to find the best possible solution for each requirement in a complex business environment .\nin 2011 , energiekontor requested a new prototype design to fk - wind , for a turbine bonus type 62 . that prototype was installed in 2014 , at wind farm penedo ruivo in portugal . an output of 6 - 7 % was observed .\ng\u00fcnter lammers and dr . bodo wilkens set up energiekontor windkraft gmbh in bremerhaven . the electricity feed - in act ( streg ) adopted at the end of the year paves the way for the young wind energy industry to enter the electricity market .\nregarding the main purpose of these prototypes , energiekontor had a confirmed result of an improvement of 5 - 6 % aep , for the modified wind turbine type bonus 54 and an improvement of 6 - 7 % for the modified wind turbine type bonus 62 .\nthis current endeavour is the first part of energiekontor\u2019s plan for this product , which will form the basis for the intention of a series installation scheduled for 2018 , when a total of 20 ge1 . 5sl turbines will be enhanced with the rotor blade extension .\nsince november 2009 , energiekontor is operating an extension prototype on a bonus type 54 turbine , in the debstedt wind farm , north of bremerhaven . during the observation period , a 5 - 6 % annual energy production ( aep ) increase output could be observed .\ngiven the astonishing results obtained from the bonus 1 . 3 rbe , where a higher - than - expected annual energy production was achieved , the ge1 . 5sl rbe is a very enticing product for energiekontor in order to increase performance and income from their wind farms .\nas an independent power producer , energiekontor group has been operating its own group - owned wind farms in germany and portugal since 2002 . the first two british projects are added at the turn of the year 2012 / 2013 . the sale of the electricity ensures continuous income .\nenergiekontor is a renewable energy company based in the german city of bremen , with subsidiaries in portugal and the united kingdom . the group was founded in 1990 as a private and independent company to plan and develop wind farms . in 2002 , was listed on frankfurt securities exchange .\nenergiekontor finanzierungsdienste gmbh & co . kg is founded . this company is responsible for interim financing and project financing of wind energy projects , both in germany and abroad . by 2016 , the company and further subsidiaries will finance more than 20 wind farms in step - up bonds .\ntechnical innovations such as rotor blade extension also form part of the activities aimed at optimising performance , yield and cost savings . this extension process invented and patented by energiekontor is a technique for lengthening the rotor diameter that has now been tested and implemented successfully in the field for some years .\nbremen , 10 august 2016 . barely a month after signing the contract for the breitendeich project , energiekontor ag is to sell its third repowering project at grevenbroich to capital stage ag , thereby underlining its successful cooperation with the sdax - listed solar park and wind farm operator based in hamburg .\nthe company has meanwhile erected wind farms with power in excess of 200 megawatts . the company goes public in 2000 in order to be able to further expand abroad . energiekontor aktiengesellschaft is born as a public limited company under german law . the company will also issue corporate bonds from 2008 .\nenergiekontor founds its first subsidiaries in other european countries , namely greece and portugal . the first branch office in the uk follows in 1999 ; together with germany , the uk is to remain one of the core markets to this day . an office in the netherlands is also added in 2016 .\nbremen , 12 . juni 2018 . die energiekontor ag feierte am vergangenen freitag bei strahlendem sonnenschein die offizielle einweihung ihres ersten konzerneigenen solarparks im brandenburgischen garzau - garzin . unter den g\u00e4sten waren neben vertretern der partnerunternehmen und banken die repr\u00e4sentanten von amt und gemeinde , grundst\u00fcckseigent\u00fcmer sowie die b\u00fcrgerinnen und b\u00fcrger vor ort .\na prototype of a blade extension , which consists of an additional blade tip segment , fixed at the blade tip of the rotor , was designed by fk - wind , to wind turbines types bonus 1 . 0 and bonus 1 . 3 . energiekontor has applied this technology in wind farms in germany and portugal .\nby 2009 , energiekontor has planned and built wind farms with total rated power of 500 megawatts . they are located in the group\u2019s german key regions , namely in northern germany and north rhine - westphalia , as well as in the national markets of portugal and the uk . total investment volume exceeds 720 million euro .\nbremen - based project developer energiekontor ag publishes its 2016 annual results bremen , 11 april 2017 . energiekontor ag has once again achieved a considerable increase in earnings in the 2016 financial year . while group revenue increased by 5 percent to eur 201 . 8 million ( previous year : eur 191 . 3 million ) , consolidated income before taxes ( ebt ) climbed nearly 20 percent to eur 35 . 5 million ( previous year : eur 29 . 7 million ) . at eur 25 . 3 million , consolidated net income ( previous year : eur 20 . 9 million ) saw a year - on - year increase of 21 percent .\nenergiekontor plans to use this strategy to increase project development ebt in a stable and sustainable manner to around eur 30 million per year in the medium term . this figure already accounts for the elimination of profit from the construction of wind farms intended for group ownership arising from group consolidation ; it is therefore not recognised in group profit .\nbremen , 1 september 2016 . energiekontor ag has sold the nadrensee solar park to the public utilities company stadtwerke t\u00fcbingen . the solar park went into operations and was connected to the grid only a few days after the agreements were signed . the project was bought in the first auction round for solar plants in germany in april 2015 .\nenergiekontor ag is a germany - based wind farm operator and project developer . the company operates through three segments : project development and sales ( wind , solar ) , power generation in group - owned wind farms and operation development , innovation and others . the project development and sales ( wind , solar ) segment comprises . . . ( more )\nbremen , 12 june 2018 . last friday , energiekontor ag celebrated the official inauguration of its first group - owned solar park in garzau - garzin , brandenburg , in bright sunshine . in addition to representatives of the partner companies and banks , guests included representatives of the local authorities and municipality , property owners as well as members of the local communities .\ntaking into account the established know - how and good results obtained from the previous prototype and series installations , energiekontor will broaden its portfolio by installing a new prototype in 2017 , in particular for the ge1 . 5sl turbine at a german wind farm . the expected annual energy production ( aep ) increase for this product will be around 9 . 5 % .\nthe intention behind expanding the portfolio of group - owned wind farms is to establish energiekontor as a medium - sized producer of renewable energy while effectively minimising dependency on general developments in the market . with the income from additional group - owned wind farms and operation development , the company intends to sustainably generate ebt of eur 25 - 30 million p . a .\nto improve the energy production on those wind farms , energiekontor requested fk - wind , from the hochschule bremerhaven ( germany ) , to study possible solutions for this problem . the conclusion was that wind turbines have to be improved or repowered . repowering was not an economic solution and some wind farms even cannot be repowered due to a denied building authority approval .\nenergiekontor requested the institute for wind energy at the university of applied sciences bremerhaven ( fk - wind ) , to study possible solutions to increase the production on wind farms . in 2009 , fk - wind presented a solution to increase the rotor diameter with an extension of the blade , and that was clearly recognized to be the best solution for an effective realization .\nlast friday , bremen - based project developer energiekontor ag celebrated the inauguration of the kreuzau - steinkaul wind farm in north rhine - westphalia . the ceremony was attended by local politicians and administrative officers such as astrid hohn , major ingo e\u00dfer and deputy major adolf breuer , ms von thum and bernadette weiler as well as numerous other invited guests and interested local citizens .\nenergiekontor analyzed the production on its own wind farms and realized that some of them didn\u2019t have the expected production . thus , in 2009 , fk - wind , from the hochschule bremerhaven , designed a prototype of a blade extension that consists of an additional blade tip segment , fixed at the blade tip of the rotor . that system was certified by dewi / occ in 2012 .\nmodern turbines gain in power and efficiency , which in turn allows older turbines to be replaced by new , more powerful ones \u2013 this is called repowering . in 2001 , energiekontor implements its first repowering measures at the misselwarden wind farm , increasing the rated power of the converted turbines by 30 percent . today , it is possible to multiply the performance of the turbines at a site .\nsince 1990 , energiekontor has developed over 90 wind farms across europe in germany , portugal , greece and the uk . the company detains a total power of 760 megawatt , which makes it one of the leading project developers in europe . the investment was 1 . 2 billion euro since the establishment , with a total of 180 co - workers and an annual turnover of 160 million euro .\nbremen , 18 may 2018 . after signing a long - term power purchase agreement ( ppa ) with a global company in the consumer goods industry , energiekontor has achieved the financial close for the english wind farm project , withernwick ii . the economic viability of this project is based solely on the conclusion of this ppa . as far as the company is aware , withernwick ii is thus the first wind farm project in the uk to be realised without state subsidies .\nbremen , 22 november 2017 . last friday in berlin , energiekontor ag was celebrated as one of 29 finalists selected from several hundred applications for the entrepreneur of the year 2017 award . the company was represented by its ceo peter szabo and the company founders dr bodo wilkens and g\u00fcnter lammers . the competition , which is sponsored by the auditing and consultancy company ey ( formerly ernst & young ) for the 21st time , distinguishes the best owner - managed medium - sized businesses in germany .\nbremen , 23 october 2017 . with the signing of the sales agreement for the odisheim wind farm , energiekontor ag has sold another wind farm to sdax - listed , hamburg - based solar park and wind farm operator capital stage . the odisheim wind farm , which is located close to the elbe estuary in the district of cuxhaven , consists of three structurally identical wind turbine systems with total rated power of 10 . 2 mw . each of the turbines has a hub height of 119 metres and a rotor diameter of 114 metres . construction of this wind farm is to be completed before the end of the current year .\nbremen , 12 april 2018 . given the significant additions to group - owned wind farms from own developments , energiekontor ag\u2019s earnings for the 2017 financial year were in line with expectations . group ebt amounted to eur 16 . 7 million ( previous year : eur 35 . 5 million ) and consolidated net income came to eur 11 . 9 million ( previous year : eur 25 . 3 million ) . at eur 202 . 1 million , the group\u2019s total output was well above the previous year ( previous year : eur 166 . 7 million ) and underlines the sustained high productivity and ability of the company to create value .\nenergiekontor has successfully realised the nadrensee auction pilot project and has been awarded the contract for another solar park in brandenburg . all wind farms scheduled to be erected in 2016 go into operation as planned before the end of the year , including three repowering projects with total power of 27 . 4 megawatts . furthermore , the company has secured itself many permits : in germany alone , these amount to power of approximately 80 megawatt . as these permits were granted before the end of 2016 , the projects can be realised independently of the auctioning procedure for renewable energy starting in 2017 . permits granted before the end of the year in the uk also reach some 20 megawatts of wind power .\nenergiekontor ag closed the first half of the 2017 financial year with group revenue of eur 41 . 4 million ( previous year : eur 43 . 3 million ) and total output of eur 82 . 4 million ( previous year : eur 55 . 6 million ) . group ebit was eur 13 . 2 million in the first half of 2017 ( previous year : eur 14 . 2 million ) , and income from ordinary activities ( ebt ) came in at eur 4 . 4 million ( previous year : eur 4 . 8 million ) . earnings per share in the first six months of the current financial year amounted to eur 0 . 22 ( previous year : eur 0 . 23 ) .\nbremen , 31 august 2016 . energiekontor ag closed the first half of 2016 with group revenue of eur 43 . 3 million ( previous year eur 30 . 2 million ) and total output of eur 55 . 6 million ( previous year : eur 67 . 6 million ) . group ebit was 14 . 2 million in the first half of 2016 ( previous year : eur 12 . 3 million ) and income from ordinary activities ( ebt ) came in at eur 4 . 8 million ( previous year : eur 2 . 5 million ) . earnings per share in the first six months of the current financial year amounted to eur 0 . 23 ( previous year : eur 0 . 12 ) .\nby completing all projects foreseen for the current year , the bremen - based project developer secures the forecast annual results 2016 bremen , 30 december 2016 . with the wind farms debstedt ( 13 . 5 mw ) and breitendeich ( 6 . 4 mw ) in lower saxony as well as grevenbroich ( 7 . 5 mw ) in north rhine - westphalia , energiekontor ag has commissioned all repowering projects as planned for this year . in the first half of the year , the wind farm h\u00fcrth ( 8 . 55 mw ) near cologne was completed , followed in late summer by the solar park nadrensee ( ca . 10 mwp ) located in the southeast of mecklenburg - west pomerania . the last project built and sold this year , the wind farm klein woltersdorf ( 2 . 4 mw ) in brandenburg , is to be connected to the grid in spring 2017 .\nbremen , 16 february 2018 . energiekontor ag has completed the construction of hammelwarder moor wind farm ( 10 . 2 mw ) and has begun construction of the bremen - hemelingen wind farm ( 12 . 8 mw ) as well as the single turbine debstedt ii ( 4 . 5 mw ) . at the end of december 2017 , the company achieved commissioning as planned of two wind farms that have been sold to an investor , odisheim ( 10 . 2 mw ) in lower saxony und h\u00fcrth - barbarahof ( 5 . 0 mw ) in north rhine - westphalia . almost all of the projects that were planned for the 2017 financial year were completed by the end of the year . only the commissioning of the third turbine at hammelwarder moor wind farm ( 10 . 2 mw ) , which will remain in the group - owned portfolio , was delayed into the new year .\nthe fk - wind is a center for research and education of wind energy . the institute offers an interface between teaching , researching and application to make sure that the potential of wind energy in northern germany is fully explored .\nsince 2004 , the fk - wind has been working in close collaboration with industry , science and education organizations for the realization of innovative ideas and concepts in the field of wind energy and to find solutions for interdisciplinary challenges .\none of the areas of wind energy research at fk - wind is precisely the optimization of wind turbines including rotor blade operation and maintenance , and diagnostics .\n[ \u2026 ] request the fk - wind , from the hochschule bremerhaven ( germany ) , to study possible solutions for this problem . the [ \u2026 ]\n[ \u2026 ] its own wind farms and realized that some of them were not producing as expected . thus , in 2009 , fk - wind , from the hochschule bremerhaven , designed a prototype of a blade extension that consists of a [ \u2026 ]\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 strict / / en\nurltoken\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\neighteen wind turbines of the type repower 6m are to be installed at the nearshore location nordergr\u00fcnde , which is located in the north sea at the estuary of the jade and weser . the wind farm , which will have a total capacity of 110 . 7 mw , has already been approved , and the unconditional commitment for the grid connection has been given by the transmission system operator tennet . the construction of the onshore grid route is largely complete .\nthis year the windeurope invitation to the annual sector gathering was to amsterdam . exhibitor and visitor numbers have been better in the past , though , and the mood too .\nvroon offshore services and ampelmann have joined forces to deploy a walk to work ( w2w ) solution for the arkona offshore wind farm , located in the german baltic sea . vroon\u2019s vos stone vessel , the newest addition to its offshore - support fleet , will be mobilised with an ampelmann a400 gangway system . the gangway , launched in 2017 , will be utilised for the first time for w2w operations during array cabling work and commissioning of the arkona offshore wind farm .\nthe ownership arrangements for the four consented dogger bank offshore wind projects have been agreed and signed by the three forewind shareholders , innogy , sse and statoil .\nprysmian group announces an investment in excess of \u20ac170 million in a new cutting - edge cable laying vessel . this strategic asset is meant to bolster prysmian\u2019s turnkey approach , under which it delivers end - to - end epci projects .\nthe participation in tendering procedures has been mandatory for offshore projects since the beginning of 2017 . this involves risks . for project owners these risks can be minimized by using an epc contractor .\nwindserve marine , llc formed to provide u . s . offshore wind support service\nfor further information or if you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us . :\nvon der akquisition \u00fcber die planung , die finanzierung und den bau bzw . das repowering bis hin zum verkauf\nrisikohinweis : mit dem erwerb von kapitalanlagen ist das risiko des teil - oder sogar totalverlustes der kapitalanlage und der zinsanspr\u00fcche verbunden (\nbonit\u00e4tsrisiko\n) . es besteht grunds\u00e4tzlich das risiko der unverk\u00e4uflichkeit der kapitalanlagen oder der erzielung eines unter dem nennwert liegenden verkaufspreises . sollte sich kein k\u00e4ufer finden , muss das ende der laufzeit abgewartet werden . bitte beachten sie hierzu die ausf\u00fchrliche erl\u00e4uterung ihrer chancen und risiken im kapitel\nrisikofaktoren\nim jeweiligen verkaufsprospekt .\nwhen a wind farm is in operation phase there is still something that can be done to improve its productivity : the installation of extensions on the rotor blades of the wind turbines \u2013 rbe \u2013 rotor blade extension .\nrbe \u2013 rotor blade extension applies to wind farms that aren\u2019t producing what was expected on project phase . on that phase there was an expectation for a certain annual average wind speed which didn\u2019t occur , however the wind turbine class was chosen according the initial expectation . it means the wtg ( wind turbine generator ) has a load reserve that has not been used and can be used by installing rbe .\nit has been proven that rbe extra loads on the machine are all within the parameters defined for its classification according iec , so the lifetime of the modified turbines is not affected .\nfor similar turbines and similar sites the method described will be a solution for the improvement of the wind farms . earlier mistakes in planning and energy prediction can be corrected . more turbines types , in similar wind farms , will be investigated and equipped with an extension in the future . furthermore the hysteresis of switching between the two modes of operation will be optimized . this can additionally reduce fatigue loads by minimizing the number of switching events .\nfind more about the advantages of rotor blade extension installation in wind farms already in operation at : urltoken .\n[ \u2026 ] especially for rbe \u2013 rotor blade extension . considering the positive results obtained with rbe , namely the expected increase of aep , we were approached by several potential clients , from all over the world . we had also the [ \u2026 ]\n[ \u2026 ] interessiert waren , die rotorblattverl\u00e4ngerung f\u00fcr ihre windparks zu erwerben , um damit ihre j\u00e4hrliche stromproduktion zu steigern ( aep ) . es handelte sich um renommierte multinationale unternehmen aus der windenergiebranche . zweck [ \u2026 ]\nthe rbe \u2013 rotor blade extension team finished one of the major milestones for 2016 , which was to complete its first series installation at the penedo ruivo wind farm ( portugal ) , where a total of 10 bonus 1 . 3 wind turbines were enhanced with the rbe .\nby defining and establishing a standardized installation procedure , the team could establish a record installation time and achieve high standards , which were set during the fitting of this certified product .\nfirst , as results from years of experience and know - how , the certified installation procedure should stand as its own , combined with the use of custom - made expert tools especially for the purpose .\nsecond , the prototype will be tested and real environment data gathered , in order to approve the theoretical values obtained from the design and development phases .\njust as for the bonus 1 . 3 rbe product , this installation will be performed on a hanging blade and does not require blade retrieval to the ground , and the already mentioned crafted installation tools and expertise will be used . it takes 6 days to install a turbine , which is ready to continue operating right after the installation process ends .\nbefore and after the installation of the prototype , an extensive testing campaign will be performed , in order to assemble the necessary data to understand the impact of the rbe on the turbine . these tests include , among other things :\nthese tests will be performed taking into account the rbe design requirements , in which all the results obtained during the design will be checked to prove the designed concept of this specific rotor blade extension . these will also be closely followed by a certifying company , which has been accompanying all the process , from design to prototype testing .\n[ \u2026 ] good for us , also will be good for them . besides that , it was very interesting to see how well the prototypes are expected on the market\u201c . the rbe team were also contacted by several companies who\u2019s are interested in work with [ \u2026 ]\nplease feel free to contact us if you have any questions about our operational projects or those in development , or if you are a landowner and would like us to assess the potential of your landholding .\nfor inquiries related to this message please contact support . for sales inquiries , please visit urltoken\nif you believe this to be in error , please confirm below that you are not a robot by clicking\ni ' m not a robot\nbelow .\nplease make sure your browser supports javascript and cookies and that you are not blocking them from loading . for more information you can review the terms of service and cookie policy .\nreuters , the news and media division of thomson reuters , is the world\u2019s largest international multimedia news provider reaching more than one billion people every day . reuters provides trusted business , financial , national , and international news to professionals via thomson reuters desktops , the world ' s media organizations , and directly to consumers at urltoken and via reuters tv . learn more about thomson reuters products :\nall quotes delayed a minimum of 15 minutes . see here for a complete list of exchanges and delays .\ndata delayed at least 15 minutes , as of jul 09 2018 16 : 36 bst .\nyou must be a registered user to save alerts . please sign in or register .\nektx : ger price falls below 50 - 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regulation regime under the ft editorial code of practice .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 transitional / / en\nurltoken\n( hong kong , 2 june 2015 ) anta sports products limited (\nanta sports\nor the\ncompany\n, stock code : 2020 ) , a leading branded sportswear enterprise in china , is pleased to announce that anta , the brand established by the company , has been named one of the\nbest china brands 2015\nfor the sixth consecutive year by interbrand , the world ' s largest integrated brand consultancy . according to the ranking , anta moved up one place to 26 th from 27 th last year as its brand value rose by 9 % y - o - y to rmb8 . 124 billion . it is also the only chinese sportswear brand to be shortlisted for two consecutive years . this not only underscores the unrivaled strength of anta ' s brand equity and its competitive edge , but also reflects the public ' s strong recognition of anta and its products .\nin addition to winning two investor relations awards at the\nasian excellence awards 2015\norganised by corporate governance asia magazine , anta sports was also named\nbest ir company - mid cap\nand\nbest ir presentation collaterals - mid cap\nat the inaugural hkira investor relations awards organised by the hong kong investor relations association (\nhkira\n) . these designations once again demonstrate investors ' widespread recognition for the company ' s excellent performance in investors relations and its efforts in complying with best practices in investor relations over the years .\nmoreover , with anta being the partner of the chinese olympic committee , we regard the promotion of the olympic spirit and the development of sports in china as our primary corporate responsibility . we hope to encourage children to excel and to chase their dreams bravely , and we do so by organising activities such as charity service delivered by olympic champion , charitable donation campaigns , etc . , to help them pursue their goals .\nabout\nbest china brands\nthe\nbest china brands\nranking is published specifically for the china market by interbrand , the world ' s largest brand consultancy . it is one of the most recognised brand equity value ranking charts in china . the chart has not only become a barameter of the brand equity development of various industries in china , but also serves as a key frame of reference for various brands which study their own brand equity development . the chart takes reference from financial data audited by independent third - parties , extensive consumer studies and market information , in shortlisting the 50 most valuable chinese brands .\nanta sports products limited investor relations department tel : ( 852 ) 2116 - 1660 fax : ( 852 ) 2116 - 1590 e - mail : ir @ urltoken / ir @ urltoken . hk\n03 / 06 / 2015 utc + 8 dissemination of a press release , transmitted by eqs todayir - a company of eqs group ag .\nder ferienimmobilienspezialist geht zur wachstumsbeschleunigung an die b\u00f6rse . die zeichnungsfrist f\u00fcr die homes & holiday - aktie ( de000a2gs5m9 ) l\u00e4uft noch bis zum 21 . juni , zeichnungen sind m\u00f6glich per kauforder am b\u00f6rsenplatz m\u00fcnchen zu einem preis von 2 , 50 \u20ac . die positionierung in europas attraktivsten ferienimmobilienregionen ist hervorragend . in mallorca ist die tochtergesellschaft porta mallorquina unter den top - 3 - maklerh\u00e4usern , der fokus des weiteren wachstum liegt auf standorten in spanien und deutschland . dort befinden sich die preise im starken aufw\u00e4rtstrend . unser research sieht den fairen wert nach ipo bei 4 , 83 \u20ac je aktie und damit eine hohe kurschance .\ndgap - news : ico therapeutics inc . / key word ( s ) : miscellaneous\nvancouver , british columbia - - ( newsfile corp . - june 15 , 2017 ) - ico therapeutics ( tsxv : ico ) ( otcqb : icotf ) ( ' ico ' or ' the company ' ) , today reported it will hold a pre ind meeting with the division of transplantation and ophthalmology , us food and drug administration ( fda ) on june 21 st , 2017 .\ndiscussions will focus on a proprietary dual action glaucoma asset with a novel mechanism of action that reduces intraocular pressure ( iop ) . the target is validated by literature and a pre - clinical proof of concept in several animal models confirms efficacy in reducing iop . it has possible neuroprotective activity and the potential for novel and more effective combinations with prostaglandin analogs .\nasset addresses a market that is estimated to grow to $ 5 billion by 2018 ( source : 2014 market scope estimates ; courtesy dave harman . urltoken )\npurpose of the fda type b pre - ind meeting will be to discuss questions related to the program development for svt - 63 or svt - 88 as topical ophthalmic solutions for the treatment of primary open - angle glaucoma ( poag ) or ocular hypertension , including study designs in monotherapy and combination clinical trials as well as acceptable visual function endpoints for exploration of potential neuroprotective properties of the two compounds .\nin a previous study patients administered an inhibitor 11b - hsd , mediated via 11b - hsd1 in the ciliary epithelium , lowered iop in patients with ocular hypertension ( s . rauz et al . qj med 2003 ; 96 : 481 - 490 )\nstated andrew rae , ceo of ico therapeutics , ' we are excited to have arrived at this inflection point with our colleagues at salvat and look forward to important guidance regarding a clinical path forward for a potential first in class glaucoma candidate ' .\nlaboratorios salvat is a privately owned pharmaceutical group closely identified with technological innovation and strongly committed to r & d . salvat ' s headquartered are located in barcelona ( spain ) and its us subsidiary , salvat usa , is located in miami , fl . founded in 1955 , salvat is present in over 60 countries and keeps strengthening its international presence through the licensing of its own developments . the company launched cetraxal\u00ae ( ciprofloxacin 0 . 2 % ) otic solution in the us in 2009 and received fda approval for otovel\u00ae ( ciprofloxacin 0 . 3 % and fluocinolone acetonide 0 . 025 % ) otic solution in april 2016 .\nico therapeutics identifies existing development stage assets for use in underserved ocular and infectious diseases . such assets may exhibit utility in non - ophthalmic conditions outside the company ' s core focus areas and if so the company will seek to capture further value via partnerships , such as its partnership with immune pharmaceuticals ( nasdaq : imnp ) , which is in several phase 2 studies involving ico - 008 . ico shares trade on the tsx venture exchange under the symbol ' ico ' and on the otcqb under the symbol ' icotf ' .\nno regulatory authority has approved or disapproved the content of this press release . neither the tsx venture exchange nor its regulatory services provider ( as that term is defined in the policies of the tsx venture exchange ) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this press release .\nandrew rae chief executive officer ico therapeutics inc . rae @ urltoken 1 - 778 - 772 - 7775 ( c )\n15 . 06 . 2017 dissemination of a corporate news , transmitted by dgap - a service of eqs group ag . the issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement . the dgap distribution services include regulatory announcements , financial / corporate news and press releases . archive at urltoken\n27 . 06 . 18 14 : 00 ico therapeutics announces positive clinical o . . .\n20 . 06 . 18 14 : 00 ico therapeutics provides corporate update , an . . .\n30 . 05 . 18 22 : 19 ico therapeutics announces first quarter 2018 . . .\n25 . 04 . 18 02 : 47 ico therapeutics announces year end 2017 finan . . .\n18 . 04 . 18 14 : 00 ico therapeutics announces major milestone - d . . .\ncommercial activities include , in particular , predictive liquidity management , settling accounts with the energy supplier , the service / maintenance companies and the facility lessors as well as optimising long - term profitability . other activities include communicating with banks , insurance companies , tax advisors and investors as well as accounting in connection with feed - in management either via the flat rate or the peak load procedure .\nwhile the company does not conduct r & d in the conventional sense of the term , the various activities handled by the operation development , innovation and others division are , on the whole , nonetheless designed to improve the operational performance and efficiency of wind farms and solar parks . besides the repowering of group - owned wind farms or preventive turbine maintenance , this also refers to technological innovations such as rotor blade extension and optimising blade aerodynamics .\nrisk - note : the acquisition of investments carries the risk of the partial or even total loss of the investment and the interest (\ncredit risk\n) . there is a risk that the investments cannot be sold or can only be sold at a sales price below the nominal value . if no buyer can be found , you must wait until the end of the term of the investments . for a detailed explanation of your opportunities and risks , please refer to the section\nriskofaktoren\n(\nrisk factors\n) in the respective prospectus .\nin the more than 25 years since the formation of our company , the renewable energy market has undergone ongoing change and continuous development . back in 1990 when the first electricity feed - in act ( streg ) was introduced , renewable energies were still widely regarded as a rather crazy eco - idealist idea . especially the large power companies that now play a major role in renewable energies were initially highly critical of these modern technologies .\ntoday , a quarter of a century later , renewable energies have evolved into sophisticated , established and recognised technologies , making a significant contribution to energy production in many industrial nations . in germany alone , the share of renewable energies already accounted for about a third of the total energy produced in 2016 . the higher the share of renewable energies in meeting demand , the more sustainable and environmentally friendly the entire energy supply .\nthe aim of this gradual and inexpensive review process - which can mainly be carried out by existing employees - is to identify the foreign markets that are best suited for market entry . setting up local branches , employing own local staff and local project development will only begin once the final market entry decision has been made . this approach improves the chances of success for developing the market while reducing the risk of misallocating resources .\nthese measures play an important role in broadening the decentralised organisation , the project organisation led by employees and creating a \u201cculture of development\u201d .\nwe intend to transfer around half of the projects that we develop to group ownership ; the other half is designated for sale . the management reserves the right to adjust this ratio depending on the company\u2019s business situation .\nfurther growth is thus mainly supported by additional expansion of the group - owned farm portfolio and the increase in surplus cash by the operation of own wind farms and operational management . this organic growth process is supported by accompanying innovation and efficiency measures that lead to further rises in profits and that further increase the surplus cash from power generation in group - owned wind farms .\nthe expansion of the group - owned wind farm portfolio will be sourced from the company ' s own projects , the repowering of existing portfolio assets and , where appropriate , the acquisition of third - party facilities . the company will finance this new tranche of capital spending with project financing loans , project - related bonds , equity capital and regular surplus cash from existing portfolio wind farm operations ."]}
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( \u201cgigsky\u201d ) \u2013 these terms are as follows :\ngigsky is now offering its data plans in over 180 countries on apple sim , plus great new pricing , the . . .\ngigsky , the first global mobile network designed for travelers , showed off it ' s 90 - country coverage u . . .\ngigsky is thrilled to be partnering with the sharks , a brand known for excellence on the ice , as well as having a super passionate fan base ,\nsaid ravi rishy - maharaj , ceo of gigsky .\nwe look forward to supporting the team and reaching out to sharks fans with gigsky offers that make it easy and affordable to get online across the globe .\nslimduet\u00ae users can enjoy mobile data plans provided by gigsky starting in august 2017 . the plans are available in 4 pricing tiers , namely\navionica will manage the data transmission service , but the data will flow over gigsky ' s global wireless data network , avionica says .\nprepay and manage your data usage using the gigsky app everywhere you travel . top - up and buy additional data plans as needed .\ngigsky has employees and is the seventh highest among it ' s top 10 competitors . the top 10 competitors average 21 , 799 .\ncopenhagen , denmark , sept . 29 , 2015 / prnewswire / - - gigsky , the first global mobile network designed . . .\n) announced today two new corporate partnerships with local companies gigsky and zoom video communications . gigsky and zoom join threatmetrix\u00ae as the latest technology partners to enter the sharks family of strategic alliances for the 2017 - 18 season . all three companies are based in silicon valley .\ngigsky does not and cannot control the quality of the participating member operator\u2019s networks in which the sim may be used or interconnect with . therefore , gigsky disclaims any and all liability that may arise from the performance , including failure , of the participating member operator\u2019s networks .\nchanges in regulation : account holder and gigsky understand and agree that regulators of the participating member operator\u2019s networks , or other bodies of competent legal jurisdiction , may impose regulations on telecommunication services . if new regulations are imposed upon gigsky , then account holder hereby acknowledges that gigsky is authorized to make changes to this terms and agreement that reflect the new regulations and will post such changes on its corporate website .\nthe gigsky service is available now , and avionica\u2019s equipment is certified on more than 250 aircraft types , from business jets to airliners . the company is offering a promotional bundle for the miniqar and 4g module with one year of avsync service running on the gigsky network .\nthe sim and any top - up once sold cannot be returned to gigsky and the cost of the sim and any unused usage will not be refunded by gigsky , regardless of whether the card and / or top - up plan have been activated . gigsky shall not , in any circumstance , be required to refund any balance remaining in the service or in any top - up purchased by the account holder .\ngigsky ' s revenue is the fourth highest among it ' s top 10 competitors . the top 10 competitors average $ 8 . 8b .\nravi rishy - maharaj , ceo of gigsky , at the mobile world congress tradeshow , march 1st , 2017 . last week . . .\nthe gigsky travel sim promises to save you money while travelling by offering lower data rates than what you\u2019d get from verizon , sprint , or at & t roaming . replace the sim in your unlocked phone with the one from gigsky , then buy data as you go in each country .\n( gigsky isn ' t always the only game in town : you can also choose t - mobile in the usa and the uk ) .\nthat said , rival freedompop is offering a portable hotspot that works in a bunch of countries for rates generally lower than those offered by gigsky .\npalo alto , calif . , june 30 , 2015 / prnewswire / - - gigsky today announced that it will offer cellular d . . .\ncontact info @ urltoken with questions or technical issues with the website . any rights not expressly granted herein are reserved . \u00a9 2017 gigsky inc .\nravi is founder and ceo of gigsky , and started the company to solve a problem he frequently encountered \u2013 connectivity hassles while traveling abroad for business .\ngigsky offers data - only sims for international roaming at somewhat better rates than the u . s . carriers , but there ' s no voice service .\nusing gigsky ' s service for a trip to korea was pretty easy . i ordered a nanosim for $ 19 . 95 and installed it in my unlocked\ni can ' t believe i ' m the first person to review this app ! it ' s wonderful to enhance your gigsky service when traveling . i traveled to canada from the us earlier this year and used my gigsky sim card in my iphone to get 3g data service while on my trip . the app made it super easy to purchase prepaid data and see how much data i had left . can ' t recommend this app enough ! thanks gigsky !\nsan francisco , aug . 27 , 2015 / prnewswire / - - gigsky of palo alto , calif . , the first global mobile net . . .\nexcessive volume or duration of data use , determined at gigsky\u2019s sole discretion , acting reasonably , will constitute abuse of data usage privileges by the account holder .\ngigsky is an international mvno designed for travellers that specializes in reducing roaming charges while giving individuals and enterprises seamless data coverage globally . with service available in over 90 countries and a growing customer base , gigsky needed an effective method to manage its costs through increased control over roaming service connectivity and preferred network selections .\nwith an apple sim and an ipad air 2 or ipad mini 3 , users will be able to choose a gigsky plan upon arrival right from their device .\nthe account holder shall be fully responsible for the use of the sim / esim and under no circumstances shall gigsky be liable for any loss , expenses , or damages incurred or suffered by a account holder resulting from the account holder\u2019s misuse or non - conforming use of the sim / esim and / or gigsky services .\ngigsky respects the privacy of its visitors . however , gigsky does make available for rental its list of those registrants who have expressly provided us with their permission to receive third party information and offers as part of their user profile . registrants may change their user profile at any time by visiting the edit profile details page .\ngigsky\u2019s wireless network covers 190 countries , and the company already supplies mobile data to the aviation industry , including data transmitted to pilots\u2019 electronic flight bags , avionica says .\nthe account holder , by making his first online purchase or top - up transaction for a gigsky sim , consents and authorizes gigsky to automatically debit the credit card ( or other authorized payment method ) used for the first purchase or top - up by the account holder for any future purchases or top - up of the same sim .\nthrough partnership with palo alto , california - based gigsky , however , avionica will manage data transmissions and support the systems as a single customer service contact , reilly says .\nbottom line : gigsky offers data - only sims for international roaming at somewhat better rates than the u . s . carriers , but there ' s no voice service .\nfor the protection of the account holder and per our data retention compliance , gigsky reserves the right to remove accounts that are inactive for over 18 months from their last activity ; gigsky also reserves the right to delete any account and its associated data if no sim is registered to the account within 30 days after the account has been opened .\n- link your gigsky account with concur and send data plan purchase receipts to concur . - now you can use amex cards for data plan purchases . - improved user experience .\nfort myers , fla . & dublin\u2014feb . 8 , 2016\u2014 interop technologies\u2122 , a specialist in virtualized ims infrastructure and ip services technologies for telecommunication service providers , has announced gigsky as the latest customer to benefit from interop ' s robust messaging solution to expedite the numerous sms notifications needed to select the most cost beneficial roaming agreements in real time for gigsky subscribers .\ngigsky ' s wireless network covers 190 countries , and the company already supplies mobile data to the aviation industry , including data transmitted to pilots ' electronic flight bags , avionica says .\ngigsky : $ 10 / 75mb , 3 days ( $ 0 . 13 / mb ) up to $ 50 / 1gb , 30 days ( $ 0 . 05 / mb )\ngigsky : $ 10 / 50mb , 3 days ( $ 0 . 20 / mb ) up to $ 50 / 500mb , 30 days ( $ 0 . 10 / mb )\ngigsky : $ 10 / 65mb , 3 days ( $ 0 . 15 / mb ) up to $ 50 / 500mb , 30 days ( $ 0 . 10 / mb )\nfor instance , gigsky ' s options for canada start at a $ 10 for a barely - useful 20mb , with a $ 35 for 120mb and a $ 50 for 250mb .\nwhile there are plenty of other \u201ctravel sim\u201d companies , gigsky was among the earliest to recognize that data , not voice service , would become the most precious resource when traveling abroad .\ngigsky reserves the right to monitor data usage and to withdraw the services supplied to the account holder at any time in case of overuse or abuse of the service by the account holder .\na violation of certain of posting rules may be referred to law enforcement authorities . gigsky reserves the right to disclose any information as necessary to satisfy any law , regulation or governmental request .\navionica has partnered with mobile data provider gigsky so customers can use the latter ' s worldwide 3g / lte network when using avionica\u2019s miniqar with the 4g module for uploading safety data after each flight . according to avionica , customers will pay a yearly rate to send data over the gigsky cellular network and won\u2019t be charged roaming fees for data transmission while traveling in other countries .\nurltoken ( the \u201cwebsite\u201d ) is owned and operated by gigsky , inc . ( \u201cgigsky\u201d ) . we are committed to providing our visitors to the website with a great experience but also protecting our rights and the rights of our users . gigsky provided these terms of use to govern your use of the website , and we , with our affiliates , partners , and advertisers , who provide content and services to you subject to the following conditions . your use of the website tells us you have read and agreed to these terms of use . please read them carefully . this terms of use is a binding contract between you and gigsky , regarding your use of the website . if you do not agree with any of these terms , please kindly exit the website .\nflight data hardware company avionica and wireless network provider gigsky have partnered to offer airlines global flight data transmission services , enabling carriers to reduce reliance on consumer - focused wireless providers , avionica announces .\ngigsky : $ 10 / 100mb , 3 days ( $ 0 . 10 / mb ) up to $ 50 / 2 . 5gb , 30 days ( $ 0 . 02 / mb )\nswitch on your apple sim - equipped ipad , choose set up mobile data and tap the gigsky option to see the plans available \u2013 then pick your plan , pay up and start surfing .\ngigsky was optimized for traveling with ipad for convenient access to cellular data anywhere in the world . live and connect like home with affordable regional data and use ipad for a better travel experience .\npermalink : / 2017 / 02 / 28 / gigsky + chooses + gemalto + to + enable + seamless + connectivity + for + devices + around + the + world + hug2082155 . html\ngigsky proved perfect with coverage in more than 114 countries , and it benefits from 100 % national roaming , meaning that you get a choice of roaming partners at each location . what we experienced \u2013 especially with telenor \u2013 was that for different gates , there was actually a full blackout with no signal . with gigsky we are juggling between operators and we can get coverage wherever we are .\nbut canadian telco bell offers 250mb for just a $ 15 \u2013 less than a third of gigsky ' s ask \u2013 with 500mb for a $ 20 and a meaty 5gb for a $ 35 .\nno more hunting for wi - fi , bill shock , overages , recurring monthly fees . instantly connect and use data like a local . gigsky now offers regional plans to roam in multiple countries .\ngigsky offers global coverage with 189 countries and counting . keep in touch , message , email , share , search or map for the duration of the trip for a day , week or a month .\ngigsky respects the intellectual property of others . if you are aware of any infringing material placed by any third party on the website , please contact our designated copyright agent , in writing , either by email at\nthe avionica miniqar and 4g module allows customers to upload safety data using avionica\u2019s avsync secure network and gigsky immediately upon reaching a destination , without the need to physically download information from the qar . the gigsky service doesn\u2019t throttle data speeds , and it is available in more than 190 countries and territories , including cuba . customers pay an annual fee for the service , so the amount of data uploaded doesn\u2019t affect the cost .\nflight global 08 - 29 - 2016 flight data hardware company avionica and wireless network provider gigsky have partnered to offer airlines global flight data transmission services , enabling carriers to reduce reliance on consumer - focused wireless providers .\nthe apple sim , released in 2014 , is a similar concept , but scaled down for limited use on cellular ipads . the apple sim is only partnered with ee , gigsky , and t - mobile right now .\nraghu has built , and run iot ( internet of things ) platforms for oem customers . prior to gigsky , raghu was a founding member and vp of engineering at sling media , makers of the emmy\u00ae award winning slingbox .\nsetup is pretty easy . before you leave , download the app , make a profile , add a credit card , and you\u2019re good to go . when you arrive in the country you\u2019re visiting , just swap out your sim for the one from gigsky . you need to add a line in your phone\u2019s menu telling it to talk to gigsky\u2019s servers . you only have to do this once , it\u2019s simple , and gig\u2019s instructions are easy to follow .\nto this end , we were helped by a contact at dat ( danish air transport ) who told us about gigsky \u2013 a danish - based company \u2013 and we began a trial with them , late in 2013 . what really intrigued us was that gigsky was focusing on data connectivity , while many others were offering voice solutions with data attached . we weren\u2019t interested in voice on the aircraft , as all we needed to do was to update our efbs !\ngigsky provides on - demand seamless global connectivity to any mobile device anytime , anywhere needed . we deliver a best - in - class user experience for consumers , businesses and enterprises , while eliminating the high fees associated with roaming .\nwe ' re elated to offer ipad users a new way to stay connected around the world ,\nsaid ravi rishy - maharaj , founder and ceo of gigsky .\nipad air 2 and ipad mini 3 are thin , light and great for travel . paired with gigsky ' s affordable mobile data service \u2014easily accessible right from ipad with apple sim \u2014travelers have the freedom to email , map and tweet wherever they go , without the usual challenges of connecting .\nthe laws of the state of california ( usa ) govern these terms and the agreement and account holder agrees to submit to the jurisdiction of the courts of the state of california in the county where gigsky , inc . is headquartered .\n\u201cno matter what we do , it\u2019s actually going to cost more than local , \u201d ceo ravi rishy - maharaj told re / code . gigsky has to strike deals , handle billing and customer support , and run its own data centers .\ncompatible with ipad wi - fi + cellular models , apple sim is geared toward travelers and currently offers cellular data plans in 90 countries and territories . the large roster of countries is thanks in large part to its partnership with gigsky , which offers international data coverage . apple sim signed a partnership with gigsky in june . before that deal was inked , apple sim was limited mostly to users in the united states and united kingdom , where its initial partners\u2014at & t , ee , sprint , and t mobile\u2014operate .\ngigsky , which also offers its services to ios and android devices via an app , has roaming deals that allow customers to use their ipads all over the world without needing to rely on wi - fi or to purchase service in each country they visit .\nnotwithstanding the previous paragraph above , gigsky shall have the right to file any action necessary in any court of competent jurisdiction to seek specific performance , an injunction , or other equitable relief to restrain the other as a remedy for any actual or threatened breach .\nyou may use the content online and solely for your personal , non - commercial use , and you may download or print a single copy of any portion of the content for your personal , non - commercial use , provided you do not remove any trademark , copyright or other notice contained in such content . no other use is permitted unless otherwise expressly permitted by gigsky . no distribution of the content to others , whether or not for payment or other consideration , and you may not modify , copy , frame , reproduce , sell , publish , transmit , display , or otherwise use any portion of the content without securing the prior written consent of gigsky . requests to use the content for any purpose other than as permitted in this paragraph should be submitted to gigsky .\nipad toting travelers can now use their apple sim card in many more places internationally thanks to gigsky , which announced on tuesday that it has struck a deal with apple to provide high - speed wireless connectivity in more than 90 countries and territories across the world .\nthe website is operated and administered by gigsky from its offices within the united states . gigsky makes no representation that materials or the content available through the website are appropriate or available for use outside the united states and access to them from territories where their contents are illegal is prohibited . you may not use the website or export the content in violation of u . s . export laws and regulations . if you access the website from a location outside the united states , you are responsible for compliance with all local laws .\nunder no circumstances , including , but not limited to , negligence , shall gigsky , or its affiliates be liable for any direct , indirect , incidental , special or consequential damages that result from the use of , or the inability to use , the content , unauthorized access to or alteration of your transmissions or data , the content or any errors or omissions in the content , even if advised of the possibility of such damages . you specifically acknowledge and agree that gigsky is not liable for any conduct of any user .\nthe top 10 competitors in gigsky ' s competitive set are inteligencia group , matrixx , united networks , aussiesim , travelsim , knowroaming , aria systems , netcracker , huawei and amdocs . together they have raised over 223 . 3m between their estimated 197 . 2k employees .\nnothing in these terms or agreement or in the parties\u2019 course of dealing or performance hereunder shall transfer , assign , or grant to , or be claimed to transfer , assign , or grant any right , title , or interest in , or expressly or impliedly license , including by estoppel , statutory operation , or otherwise , other than as expressly granted , any intellectual property rights of gigsky , its affiliates , or any third party . gigsky and its affiliates and licensors reserve all rights thereto , except the limited rights expressly granted to account holder hereunder .\nwhen you buy gigsky service we offer you the fastest network possible in the country you are in . so whether it is 3g or 4g , whatever the contracts we have with our carriers we offer you the best speeds right off the bat ,\nrishy - maharaj said .\nplease note that attachments cannot be accepted at the e - mail address for security reasons . accordingly , any notification of infringement submitted electronically with an attachment will not be received or processed . gigsky will terminate the account of any user that is determined to be a repeat copyright infringer .\nupdate : it\u2019s worth noting that gigsky isn\u2019t the only company offering global roaming on the apple sim . another company , alwaysonline , also offers service in a smaller number of countries ( around 50 ) , but has options ranging for as little as one hour or one day of service .\nall products and / or services provided by gigsky hereunder are provided \u201cas is\u201d and \u201cwith all faults , \u201d and gigsky expressly disclaims all other warranties of any kind or nature , whether express , implied or statutory , including , but not limited to , any warranties of operability , condition , title , non - infringement , non - interference , quiet enjoyment , value , accuracy of data , or quality , as well as any warranties of merchantability , system integration , workmanship , suitability , fitness for a particular purpose , or the absence of any defects therein , whether latent or patent .\nwhen you travel , gigsky gives you the flexibility to stay connected in more than 180 countries and regions . when you reach your destination and want to check your email , find directions , or send a message back home , you can purchase a cellular data plan for however long you need it .\ngigsky facilitates and streamlines mobile connectivity to deliver a service that is truly global , flexible , scalable and intelligent . our vision is to be faster , better and more customer - focused than our competitors and to be the provider of choice for any person , company or entity that requires mobile connectivity .\nanother company that caught cramer ' s eye was gigsky , a privately held company that provides a global alternative to traditional wireless carrier ' s insanely high roaming plans . for those who have been on vacation overseas and then looked at their wireless bill filled with roaming fees , this could be a savior .\nwhile cheaper than what you would pay at & t or verizon for traveling abroad , gigsky\u2019s prices are still higher than popping in a local sim card . in japan , for example , 500 megabytes of data costs $ 50 , while in england you can get five gigabytes of data for that price .\ngartner predicts that over 20 . 8 billion devices will be connected by 2020 . oems and mobile operators need a standardized way to manage consumer esim subscriptions . as pioneers in on - demand , seamless global connectivity , gemalto and gigsky are well positioned to quickly introduce innovative , standards - based esim subscription solutions .\nrates overall tend to be better than knowroaming , but worse than buying a local sim ( but of course significantly better than roaming rates from home providers ) . here are some prices i found while travelling this year ( listed in the knowroaming and are travel sims worth it ? articles ) compared to the current gigsky pricing :\nwe are extremely pleased to have gigsky as a partner , providing customers the best in quality and cost for mobile connectivity on the go . this collaboration further affirms slimduet ' s position as a platform for mobile services to be delivered and managed based on esim remote provisioning and ensuring a telco - centric esim ecosystem ,\nsaid\ncan you live in a data - only world ? gigsky offers a big , risky bet to global travelers : an international , data - only sim with terrific rates for multi - country trips , but absolutely zero voice or sms service . if you want to make calls or text messages , you have to roll your own .\ngigsky provides affordable international data coverage anywhere a person goes . you buy one universal sim card for your phone , download the app , put in your credit card information and then you ' re good to go anywhere . and while the pricing structure varies , it is still dramatically lower than at & t or verizon ' s roaming fees .\nwhen i got to south korea . from my hotel wi - fi , i then downloaded the gigsky android app ( there ' s also an ios version ) and selected my data package . it took about half an hour , a phone reboot , and altering a rather arcane setting to make it work , but it worked : i had data service .\ngigsky is a data - only service . you don\u2019t get a local number , and there are no free voice minutes . i don\u2019t really see this as a drawback . i travel a lot , and i can\u2019t remember having to call locally . with viber , whatsapp , and skype , i could talk to friends and family at home just using the data connection .\nnow , the trend that is setting up is having data services built into the device , with the ability to be international , and , for example , with us there is a setting on the ipad and the ability to do pricing for data that is local to wherever you are . this is all managed through the device using the gigsky sim and the app .\ngigsky ' s rates are pretty good , but like with all of these roaming sims , they ' re good for very specific uses . in this case , it ' s ideal if you ' re going to a country where you don ' t feel comfortable buying a local sim , or to several countries in which you intend to spend at least a few days each .\nor by regular mail at gigsky , inc . , 2390 el camino real , palo alto , ca 94306 usa , attn : legal department , copyright agent , dmca complaints , and provide the following information consistent with the form required by the online copyright infringement liability limitation act of the digital millennium copyright act , 17 u . s . c . section 512 ( c ) ( 3 ) :\nthe website has interactive areas that are intended to encourage exchange of ideas with the public . we understand that there may be difference of opinions , however , we encourage freedom of speech and a marketplace of ideas . however , by using these areas of the website , you are participating in a community that is intended for all our users . therefore , we reserve the right to remove any content posted on the website at any time for any reason . decisions as to whether content violates any gigsky posting rule will be made by gigsky in its sole discretion after we have actual notice of such posting . without limiting our right to remove content , we have attempted to provide the following guidelines to those posting content on the website . when using the website , please do not post material that :\nwhile gigsky estimates there are 28 million cellular - equipped ipads out there capable of accessing its service , only a fraction have yet done so ( ipad pro , ipad air 2 , ipad mini 3 and 4 are supported ) . the company estimates that about 700 , 000 of those ipads are traveling internationally in any given month , but only about 100 , 000 are actually on some sort of roaming data plan .\nover the past few years , the industry has evolved around proprietary reprogrammable and embedded sim solutions that lack consistency and scale , making the job of serving our customers quite challenging\nsaid ravi rishy - maharaj , ceo , gigsky .\nour partnership with gemalto enables us to address a much broader market opportunity , built around a gsma - compliant platform , while enhancing our ability to better serve our customers worldwide .\nthe san jose sharks are excited to be partnering with three excellent and locally - based technology companies in gigsky , zoom , and threatmetrix\u00ae ,\nsaid john tortora , chief operating officer of the san jose sharks .\nwe take great pride in being a prominent member of this community and forming strategic business alliances with leading organizations headquartered here in the bay area . we look forward to long and successful partnerships with these fantastic companies .\nfor example , $ 25 buys you 175mb in australia , canada , china , france , germany , india , or spain , or 250mb in austria or italy . gigsky isn ' t as good a buy in less - developed countries , but neither are any of the other roaming sims : you get only 45mb for $ 25 in egypt , and only 10mb in nigeria or pakistan . you buy new data buckets through a convenient , smoothly performing smartphone app .\nrr : gigsky came about in 2010 as a result from my own experiences in corporate travel . i had been going back and forth to australia a fair bit , going back as far as using the iphone 1 . and the pricing was just horrendous . the data had been measured in kilobytes per second , with , let\u2019s say , pricing at about $ . 10 a kilobyte , and so a megabyte of data would round out to about $ 20 to $ 30 .\ndata is increasingly 24 / 7 . as employees do business in different time zones , with an eye on growing sales and profits , it\u2019s important to keep a lid on expenses . ravi rishy - maharaj , chief executive officer and founder of gigsky , the mobile data service that recently inked a pact with concur to help companies expense mobile data use , spoke with pymnts recently . here\u2019s his take on the needs of far - flung employees in the field navigating an increasingly global environment .\ngigsky , inc . is a start - up company , headquartered in mountain view , ca . the company is led by ravi rishy - maharaj , an experienced executive , serial entrepreneur and perceptive leader in the technology market . other team members collectively bring over 70 years of experience leading and developing successful technology firms in internet technology , services delivery systems , software and wireless devices . the company is in stealth mode and is working on developing cost effective , simplified solutions in the mobile wireless space .\nthe above limitation includes , but is not limited to , damages resulting from loss or theft of data , transmission delays or failures , service interruptions , unauthorized access or damage to records , software programs or other information or property ; loss of profits ; cost of cover ; or any other special , incidental , consequential , direct , indirect or punitive damages , however caused . this limitation will apply even if gigsky has been advised of , or is aware of , the possibilities of such damages .\nonce you are a member of the website , you agree to accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account or password , and agree you will not sell , transfer , or assign your membership or any membership rights . your are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your password and restricting access to your computer so that others may not access the website using your name in whole or in part . gigsky reserves the right to terminate membership and deny access to the website to any person who violates this terms of use .\nat gigsky\u2019s sole discretion , any dispute , claim or controversy arising out of or relating to these terms or agreement or the breach , termination , enforcement , interpretation or validity thereof , including the determination of the scope or applicability of this agreement to arbitrate , shall be determined by arbitration in palo alto , ca before three ( 3 ) arbitrators . the arbitration shall be administered by jams pursuant to its comprehensive arbitration rules and procedures and in accordance with the expedited procedures in those rules or pursuant to jams\u2019 streamlined arbitration rules and procedures .\nany software that is made available to download from the website ( \u201csoftware\u201d ) is the copyrighted work of gigsky suppliers . use of the software is governed by the terms of the end - user license agreement , if any , which accompanies or is included with the software ( \u201clicense agreement\u201d ) . end users shall not install or use any software that is accompanied by or includes a license agreement , unless the end user first agrees to the license agreement terms . any such software is not available to users in territories where its distribution is prohibited by law .\nultimately , the slow data network in south korea made my gigsky week a frustrating experience . but i ' ve used roaming 3g networks in other countries , and i know they ' re faster . if you don ' t use traditional voice and text services\u2014especially if you ' re a skype aficionado\u2014this sim is a better buy than other roaming sims , which charge for calls and texts you won ' t use . but remember to take a look at your own carrier ' s roaming plan , and consider whether you feel up to buying a local sim instead .\nyour activities on the website with any party other than the website are solely between you and that third party . under no circumstances will gigsky be liable for any goods , services , resources , or content available through such third party dealings or communications , or for any harm related thereto . please review carefully that third party\u2019s policies and practices and make sure you are comfortable with those policies and practices before you engage in any transaction . any complaints , concerns , or questions you may have relating to materials provided by third parties should be forwarded directly to the third party .\nat & t charges $ 30 for 120mb of 3g data in most countries ; verizon , $ 25 for 100mb . t - mobile ' s simple choice roaming is free , but choked to 120kbps speed . onesimcard ' s pan - european data packages cost $ 29 . 95 for 100mb or $ 49 . 95 for 200mb . both of those buckets can be shared across multiple countries , though , where gigsky ' s buckets are for one country each , so the other plans make more sense if you ' re flitting through a lot of countries very quickly . and other sims offer voice and text service , albeit at pretty high rates .\nbecause travelers are accessing onto local networks , rather that roaming from their domestic carrier , prices are impressively affordable as long as you\u2019re traveling on the beaten path . entry - level data plans begin at just $ 10 , covering anywhere between 10mb ( in papua new guinea ) to 75 mb ( in italy ) ; in countries with better access , the premium plans top out at 3gb for $ 50 . by comparison , at & t ; \u2019s best deal currently charges $ 30 for 120 mb or $ 120 for 800 mb . and unlike with most major telecom companies , travelers won\u2019t need to worry about overage or monthly recurring charges\u2014gigsky\u2019s plans are inherently short - term .\ncertain areas of the website may require registration or may otherwise ask you to provide information to participate in certain features or access certain content . providing this information is optional but if you choose to not participate , you may not be able to access certain content or features or participate in various areas of the website . when you register or become a member of the website or provide information to the website in any other manner , you agree to provide only true , accurate , current and complete information on all registration pages . using a name other than your own legal name is prohibited . you agree that gigsky may use the information you provide to us according to the privacy policy on the website .\nwe have the right , at our discretion , to change , modify , add , or remove terms of this agreement at any time without notice . changes shall be effective immediately . you agree to review this agreement periodically since subsequent use by you of the website shall constitute your acceptance of any changes . gigsky shall have the right at any time to change or discontinue any aspect of the website , including , but not limited to , the community areas , content , hours of availability and equipment needed for access to use . any such changes , modifications , additions or deletions shall be effective immediately upon posting and any subsequent use by you after such posting shall conclusively be deemed to be acceptance by you of such changes , modifications or deletions .\ntaisys slimduet platform is one of the first remote sim provisioning and management platforms developed for consumer devices , initially targeting ' silent roamers ' who don ' t roam on their home operator ' s sim while abroad and instead opt for alternative sources to stay connected . the platform serves as an international marketplace for mobile operators to supply and sell prepaid plans , providing end users interoperable and cross - border mobile connectivity of data , voice , and sms services on demand . since its launch , over a dozen tier 1 mobile operators worldwide have joined the platform to provide their local and regional prepaid bundles , with coverage of more than 200 countries .\n. the amount of data provided per tier is dependent on the destination . for example , for\n, the data provided per tier is 300 mb , 1 gb , 2 gb and 5 gbs \u2013 each available for thirty days .\nabout taisys : taisys technologies co . , ltd . is a world leader in providing mobile inter - connectivity and vertical integration solutions which enable telecom , financial industries and government organizations to extend innovative mobile services in a secure and convenient manner .\ntaisys ' slimduet\u00ae platform is the world ' s first live ecosystem of consumer esim technology , enabling mnos to capture revenue of the silent roamer market . mnos worldwide are adopting this platform to leverage its digitalized distribution network .\ncopyright \u00a9 2018 pr newswire association llc . all rights reserved . a cision company .\nthe ai event of the year for growth marketers . aug . 21 - 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{"id": 55333, "summary": [{"text": "shin ' en multimedia is a german video game developer .", "topic": 23}, {"text": "based in munich , the company was founded in 1999 by former members of the demoscene group abyss , and has since been an official nintendo third-party developer .", "topic": 27}, {"text": "they currently develop games for the nintendo switch , 3ds , and wii u , and also for non-nintendo platforms such as the playstation 4 .", "topic": 30}, {"text": "shin ' en has also developed for the wii , nintendo ds , game boy advance and game boy color .", "topic": 30}, {"text": "shin ' en also created the soundtracks for around 200 video games .", "topic": 30}, {"text": "they developed the ghx , gax , dsx , and nax ( which is based on the gax ) handheld audio middleware . ", "topic": 3}], "title": "shin ' en multimedia", "paragraphs": ["all content / images / code \u00a9 2000 - 2017 shin ' en multimedia gmbh . no unauthorized reproduction .\nthe shin ' en team is not unknown in the demoscene . they called themselves\nfast racing league last update : 19 - may - 2011 publisher : shin ' en multimedia system : wiiware shift your phase . win the race .\nshin ' en audio outsourcing services now also available for the nintendo wiiware platform . press release\nfast rmx last update : 13 - january - 2017 publisher : shin ' en multimedia system : nintendo eshop ( nintendo switch\u2122 ) the future is fast .\nfast racing neo last update : 16 - june - 2015 publisher : shin ' en multimedia system : nintendo eshop ( wii u ) the future is fast .\ni wonder what kind of game shin ' en would make if they have a bigger budget to work with .\nshin ' en multimedia is a developer based in munich , germany famous for releasing excellent looking games using minimal file size and push the hardware very well . they also work on various audio middleware .\n( biene maja - sweet gold ) was created by\nshin ' en\n, their new name .\nbernhard\nbartman\nwodok ( top ) and manfred\npink\nlinzner ( bottom ) from shin ' en .\nnano assault neo - x last update : 27 - oct - 2014 publisher : shin ' en multimedia system : playstation\u00aestore ( ps4 ) unique twin - stick style shoot ' em up game for playstation\u00ae4 .\nfun ! fun ! minigolf last update : 31 - july - 2008 publisher : shin ' en multimedia system : wiiware fun ! fun ! minigolf features 27 holes spread across america , asia and europe .\nnano assault neo last update : 04 - oct - 2012 publisher : shin ' en multimedia system : nintendo eshop ( wii u ) all - new unique twin - stick style shoot ' em up game for wii u .\nnintendo trademarks used under license .\nplaystation\nis a registered tradmark of sony computer entertainment , inc . external links are marked . shin ' en multimedia assumes no liability for content on external sites . impressum & dot ; privacy policy\nin the first of this 2015 ' year in development ' series , shin ' en multimedia ' s manfred linzner talks about a big year for the studio that culminated in the december release of fast racing neo on the wii u eshop .\nshin ' en is now officially licensed nintendo ds developer . contract signed for development of new nintendo ds game . estimated release : q2 / 2005\nnano assault ex last update : 04 - oct - 2012 publisher : shin ' en multimedia system : nintendo eshop ( nintendo 3ds ) based on the original nano assault plus all - new survivor mode , support for circle pad pro , etc .\nfun ! fun ! minigolf touch ! last update : 13 - sep - 2012 publisher : shin ' en multimedia system : nintendo eshop ( nintendo 3ds ) play minigolf with your mii\u2122 and master new cups and trick shot challenges in beautiful environments .\nk\u00e4pt ' n blaub\u00e4r : die verr\u00fcckte schatzsuche is a puzzle game for the gbc , it was developed by sin ' en multimedia , it was their first game . it was released only in german speaking countries .\ni sent shin ' en an email about 30 minutes after i got the game , thanking them for it . in just half an hour i knew it was a fantastic game .\nwhile everyone was whining about devil ' s turd , before and after its na release , i was anticipating this game . it ' s fast , fun , and the tracks are awesome . plus , the music is great in the cheesiest possible way . good work , shin ' en multimedia , as always .\nwelcome to shin ' en ' s web - site . if you ' re interested in our services and productions , you ' ve come to the right place . shin ' en was founded in 1999 . we develop high quality games for nintendo switch\u2122 , playstation 4 , wii u , nintendo 3ds , wii , nintendo ds , game boy advance and game boy color using proprietary tools .\nwe don ' t have ' crunch time ' at shin ' en . we decided against it many years ago ; we have regular working hours . people need to have a life beside the company .\na fantastic game , having a lot of fun with it and also happy that the few issues are being resolved so fast via the january patch . you should be proud of yourselves shin ' en !\ni ' ve also beaten the developer times for 13 of the 16 tracks . on sub sonic , that is . not sure i ' ll be able to beat shin ' en on the other speed classes .\nwe don ' t have ' crunch time ' at shin ' en . we decided against it many years ago ; we have regular working hours . people need to have a life beside the company .\nthis seems to be a project that ' s demanded a lot of your team . what ' s next for shin ' en - are you planning any expansions for fast racing neo , do you plan to move onto fresh projects ?\nwell done , shin ' en ! consistently proving the naysayers wrong and shaming large big - budget studios with your beautiful games . i ' m a huge fan and am so glad to see your name continue to gain the recognition it had deserved for so long .\n05 . 12 . 05 , 01 : 25 uhr , bobic\nup to now , nanostray is probably the most advanced ds game when it comes to graphics !\nexclaims benhard wodok from shin ' en . those who have seen the spectacular shoot - ' em - up in action agree . however , not everyone is aware that the team from shin ' en once claimed quite some attention in the amiga - and pc - demoscenes . the guys created more than 60 scene productions - and now they ' re among the technology leaders in the handheld gaming industry .\nshin ' en consists of the following persons : bernhard wodok ( bartman / abyss ) , coder , 29 / manfred linzner ( pink / abyss ) , coder / musician , 30 / florian freisleder ( wintermute / abyss ) , gfx artist , 30 / martin sauter ( fade1 / trsi ) , gfx artis , 31 .\nwe are involved in creating games and multimedia demonstrations for more than 15 years . best possible use of the hardware and addicting gameplay are our targets during the development process . come on in and take a sneak preview at our upcoming games . have a look at screenshots , technical specifications and background informations .\nsony santa monica makes us care about kratos in this stunning revival of the series .\nfar cry 5 ' s story is a real let - down , but the action still makes for a solid co - op experience .\nthere are some elements around the edges that haven ' t aged all that well , but burnout paradise is still a fantastic racing game .\npodcasts giant bombcast the giant beastcast giant bombcast ( premium ) the giant beastcast ( premium ) giant bombcast aftermath ! all systems goku premium podcasts giant bomb presents gaming minute 8 - 4 play alt + f1 bombin ' the a . m . with scoops and the wolf !\nbeware , you are proposing to add brand new pages to the wiki along with your edits . make sure this is what you intended . this will likely increase the time it takes for your changes to go live .\nuntil you earn 1000 points all your submissions need to be vetted by other giant bomb users . this process takes no more than a few hours and we ' ll send you an email once approved .\nbecause you ' re new to wiki editing , we sent your submission off to our moderators to check it over . most changes are approved within a few hours . we ' ll send an email when it is .\npoints you ' ll be able to bypass this step and make live edits to our system . until then , gain points by continuing to edit pages .\nnanostray rocks . it ' s a masterpiece from the technical point of view and also makes fun to play . watch these videos ( 11mb ) to see the game in action .\nand released plenty of demos , intro and music disks - mainly for the amiga but later on , also for the pc . and if you own a website with the url the - leaders - of - the - eighties . de , you surely are among the most glorious sceners there are [ - or you have a thing for hyperbole ; - ) / ed ] . demos like\n,\nreleased in 1998 on pc . the last release from abyss was the atmospheric music disk\nmost of the abyss - fame comes from their musician\npink\nwho ' s called manfred linzner in real life . he has claims to being one of the best scene musicians there is . he has created monumental works with his terrific demo soundtracks and chip - tunes . he also knows how to code . in the beginning , he was only developing programs related to music - the ahx - engine . a heavily modified version is also available for the nintendo gba and ds , and provides those consoles with perfect sound and music quality . since 1997 , manfred has also been interested in game programming . this started with puzzle games such as\nrise of the rabbits 1 + 2\nand the action game\na - type .\nthose three titles were created on amiga and fit neatly within 32kb , while maintaining good looks and fun gameplay .\nmanfred\npink\nlinzner is really a talented musician . you can find samples from the nanostray and iridion ii soundtrack below , as well as some of his old amiga modules . you can play all of these files with winamp , for example .\nit was only a question of time until abyss decided to invest their collected knowledge from the demoscene into commercial game . in the beginning , they had chosen the gbc as their platform because this was most comparable with amiga . later they moved to the gba where they finally had their breaktrough with the impressive shot ' em ups\nwill soon be released - which is why we wanted to talk to bartman and pink . but of course , we also wanted to know how it was in the demoscene , back then .\nbobic : how did you get your attention towards the demoscene ? bartman : that was somewhen around 1991 / 1992 . together with a friend , i found a hardware programming lesson in the\namiga - magazin\nand i joined in . of course i ' d seen a few crack intros before , and then i tried to them on my own . when i was looking for a musician , i stumbled upon pink and we founded the demogroup\npyrodex\n. 1994 , we got contacted by abyss , because many of the abyss members have been living around us in munich . they planned to do something together and since the members of abyss didn ' t want to join pyrodex , we did it the other way round .\nbobic : and as\nabyss\nyou did plenty of demos for the amiga . what was your best experience in that time ? and of course : what was the worst ?\nbartman : of course , the best thing you can get , were the demoparties - where we also won something . i think we got most of the prizes at the party 97 / 98 and at mekka & symposium 98 . that was very cool . of coruse we also had flops , like the saturne party 97 , when there was no power for 10 hours and all competitions were cancelled . that was quite a disappointment after the long trip to paris .\nwe ' re dedicated to bring you only the highest - quality games you can really enjoy on your nintendo 3ds , wii , nintendo ds , game boy advance and game boy color ! just click on any game below to retrieve further informations .\nfamily tennis sp last update : 08 - jan - 2015 developer : arc system works system : nintendo eshop ( wii u ) smash away in this exciting new casual tennis game .\nzenses rainforest last update : 01 - august - 2008 publisher : the game factory system : nintendo ds zenses rainforest : escape the world around you . . .\nzenses ocean last update : 01 - august - 2008 publisher : the game factory system : nintendo ds zenses ocean : escape the world around you . . .\nnanostray 2 last update : 04 - october - 2007 publisher : majesco / codemasters system : nintendo ds follow - up to our successful 3d shoot ' em up game nanostray .\npet alien last update : 30 - march - 2007 publisher : the game factory system : nintendo ds pet alien : a mind - boggling puzzle game that sets your brain on fire .\ngarfield ' s nightmare last update : 18 - january - 2007 publisher : the game factory system : nintendo ds garfield ' s nightmare : a rock solid platform game with gorgeous graphics .\nmiss spider last update : 24 - may - 2006 publisher : the game factory system : nintendo ds miss spider - harvest time hop and fly is an adventure game for kids .\nnanostray last update : 10 - mar - 2005 publisher : majesco / thq / taito system : nintendo ds our nintendo ds debut 3d shoot ' em up game nanostray .\nmaya the bee 2 last update : 10 - mar - 2005 publisher : midway system : game boy advance maya the bee : sweet gold is the successor to the highly acclaimed jump ' n ' run game maya the bee .\niridion ii last update : 18 - mar - 2003 publisher : majesco sales system : game boy advance iridion ii features beautiful 3d environments and intense shoot - em - up action .\nmaya the bee last update : 03 - apr - 2002 publisher : acclaim system : game boy advance maya the bee - the great adventure is a vivid jump ' n ' run - game . help maya rescue her buddy willie .\niridion 3d last update : 23 - apr - 2001 publisher : majesco sales system : game boy advance iridion 3d is a fast paced 3d - shoot ' em up . it features a realistic 3d - environment and smooth animations .\nk\u00e4pt ' n blaub\u00e4r last update : 23 - apr - 2001 publisher : ravensburger system : game boy color k\u00e4pt ' n blaub\u00e4rs verr\u00fcckte schatzsuche is an addictive puzzle game . it features 90 levels to keep you busy .\nfast racing neo for wii u now available in stores in europe and australia . neo future pack dlc for fast racing neo now available in the nintendo eshop . fast racing neo original soundtrack now available .\nart of balance for ps4 will be released in the playstation\u00aestore on june 3 , 2016 .\nfast racing neo for wii u will be released in the nintendo eshop on december 10 , 2015 .\nfamily tennis sp for wii u ( developed by arc system works ) will be released in the nintendo eshop on january 15 , 2015 .\nart of balance for wii u will be released in the nintendo eshop ( australia ) on december 18 , 2014 .\nnano assault neo - x for ps4 will be released in the playstation\u00aestore ( eu ) on october 29 , 2014 .\nart of balance for wii u will be released in the nintendo eshop ( us ) on october 9 , 2014 .\nart of balance for wii u will be available in the nintendo eshop ( eu ) on september 25 , 2014 . us , au release to be announced soon .\nart of balance touch ! 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fun ! minigolf , nanostray , iridion , . . . )\nfast rmx - remix update going online today . read everything about it from our friends at\n# fastrmx # nintendoswitch remix update coming in september 2017 . six new tracks , two new cups and first release in japanese eshop ! urltoken\n# fastrmx released today in us / eu / aus . only for nintendo # switch ! 19 . 99us $ / 24 . 99ca $ / 19 . 99\u20ac / 16 . 99\u00a3 / 27 . 99au $ only 839mb in eshop . download now ! urltoken\n# fastrmx filesize is only around 900megabyte . so everyone can install it right away on nintendo # switch system memory without trouble ! urltoken\nwe are happy to announce that # fastrmx will be available on the nintendo # switch eshop at march 3 for only 19 . 99 usd / eur . urltoken\nwe are happy 2 announce that voice actor jack merluzzi will lend his voice to # fastrmx . you may heard him in games like fzero , tekken , rockman\nhere ' s 3 minutes of 1080p / 60fps direct feed footage from fast rmx on ign .\ntwitter may be over capacity or experiencing a momentary hiccup . try again or visit twitter status for more information .\nyou can add location information to your tweets , such as your city or precise location , from the web and via third - party applications . you always have the option to delete your tweet location history . learn more\nhere ' s the url for this tweet . copy it to easily share with friends .\nby embedding twitter content in your website or app , you are agreeing to the twitter developer agreement and developer policy .\nnot on twitter ? sign up , tune into the things you care about , and get updates as they happen .\nthis timeline is where you\u2019ll spend most of your time , getting instant updates about what matters to you .\nhover over the profile pic and click the following button to unfollow any account .\nwhen you see a tweet you love , tap the heart \u2014 it lets the person who wrote it know you shared the love .\nthe fastest way to share someone else\u2019s tweet with your followers is with a retweet . tap the icon to send it instantly .\nadd your thoughts about any tweet with a reply . find a topic you\u2019re passionate about , and jump right in .\nwere previously reported as saying they wouldn\u2019t do that as they ' d rather work on a follow - up instead .\ni can ' t wait for you to show us what the switch can do .\nas you did for wiiu i hope you are able to fully harness , and use the power of the # nintendoswitch as you guys do it genuinely .\ni ' m so looking forward to fast racing on the switch . love the dlc by the way : )\nfast racing neo 1 . 5 would be awesome . make it happen , please : )\nas a studio you were relatively quiet early in the year , though fans knew you were working on fast racing neo . can you talk a little about the first quarter of 2015 and what was happening behind the scenes ?\nthe first quarter of 2015 was very busy . in this time we finally nailed the look and feel of all the tracks in the game . we got a lot of feedback on early builds of the game and that was a big help to focus on finishing what we started two years ago .\ne3 was a key moment for the game , with an early teaser trailer just before the show and then an appearance on the treehouse broadcast in la . first of all , can you talk about how that appearance came together and was arranged ?\nwe always have good contact with nintendo and so they knew that we had something special in the works . after showcasing our game on several occasions for nintendo of europe we got the invitation for e3 from nintendo of america .\nfast racing neo was simply the right title at the right time , and with the right quality that nintendo wants to see when they pick up on an upcoming release .\nfortunately we already had a very stable build at the time when we got approached . so we knew it would be a good showcase . we took some weeks to add as much polish as possible into the tracks and ships ; we were quite excited to see how people would react to it .\nwe followed several live streams and people ' s positive reactions heated up within seconds after seeing the game . at this time we knew that everything we have done so far could work out in the end .\nyes , it was a major motivational boost for the final months in the game ' s development .\nthe feedback was invaluable ! we got reactions ranging from young kids to people even older then us ! we had all sorts of players together and from all these inputs we tried to distil a formula for how the races should feel for players . that shaped the ai behaviour and track selection for the cups in a fundamental way .\nif you need to crunch you did something wrong in the past . this can happen once or twice but you learn from your mistakes . we ' ve made games for more than two decades and know our limits very well .\nwhen developing such a large game there are up and downs . you always have this vision but there were various technical hurdles to take on , and sometimes it looked like we would never finish and the task was too enormous . when looking at our team realistically we knew that our small size would be a risk but also a hidden power . other great games like ours were done by 10x larger teams and budgets . so we always tried to find new ways to create the game , but going down such unknown paths is a pressure and risk in itself because sometimes they don ' t work out and time and resources are wasted .\nafter some months we finally realized we could handle it , and this was the time the pressure dropped and the fun came back . of course it ' s hard work to finish a game , but everything finally felt right and we were really looking to the day it would be released .\nthe anticipation was certainly very high but in the last months prior to release we had so much work to do that we only grasped a fraction of it .\nthe name ' f - zero ' is often mentioned , though most acknowledge what makes fast racing neo different and unique . nevertheless , is that a comparison you enjoy , or would you prefer it didn ' t happen ?\nwell , there are only two really big sci - fi racing games around . everyone knows them . so its just logical that we get compared over and over again . we don ' t have a problem with that . when people start playing frn they realize that this is something very different to these other games while still being a perfect sci - fi racer on its own .\nas we talk the game has just launched in the eshop : what are your early instincts on its reception . has the response to its launch been what you hoped it would be ?\nwe had a bet running in the company on how many copies would be sold on day one . martin called the highest number . and he was right . it was almost exactly the number he predicted . we are very pleased with the sales so far , but on the other side our preceding investment was very high as well . anyway , currently it looks pretty bright for the sales .\nthere are already some frn improvements planned along with fixes . detailed plans for frn ' s future will be made next year .\nwe also started working on some new game prototypes , like we always do .\nall in all we did the best we can , and this has already made us happy - regardless how everything turns out in the end .\ni ' ve been in gamer heaven this month . xenoblade and this and i feel like i ' m 7 years old and just found the joy of video games ! thanks guys !\nthis is the best game you guys have made , well done . now please do a wii u jett rocket .\ni really hope a lot of people find and buy this gem . there aren ' t enough futuristic racers these days .\ngot it last weekend and had 4 friends playing the heck out of it . awesome game . if given a decent budget they i think they could be the new rare .\nsurprisingly , i and i think , most other people , saw the different speeds and thought\nwell , at least i can play on easy\n. i thought medium and hard looked downright impossible . but they ' re not . after playing it for about 15 - 20 hours now , i ' ve completed it on medium and i ' m halfway through hard . those speed classes are not as impossible as they look !\nif they put the soundtrack up for purchase , i ' ll definitely get it . i ' d also rebuy if they manage to get a disc based version released .\nit ' s always so refreshing to hear them talk . . . investing their time in such a great game , beautiful graphics , supportive of nintendo , working well with nintendo , happy about sales results . . . these guys are nintendo paradise .\ni love this game , though i ' ve only played it for about 3 hours . online is intense too , it adds a lot of value to the game for that small $ 15 price tag .\ngreat game ! wish them all the best with the sales . i picked it up day 1 , with some trepidation , but it is truly a great game ! nintendo should buy them . fast !\ngreat game . so great in fact , that some more tracks would be nice . will pay whatever . . .\ncan ' t believe i haven ' t bought this game yet , i really hope nintendo gives this studio the chance to work on the f - zero license .\nwhen such a tiny team can create something so beautiful and so technically impressive , it really exposes the big third parties and their lazy , ineptitude .\ni really hope they get the sales they need to make this a worthwhile endeavour . we need talented indies to have the confidence to make these kind of ambitious games and show the big boys how it ' s done .\ni ' m waiting for my nintendo eshop gift card for christmas , so i can buy this game . i ' m looking forward to it ! the game looks great , could be mistaken for a premium title easily .\nwell in germany you couldn ' t do that anyway because of our laws .\nwhat are the chances of the first one coming out on physical release with this one ? i really want this , my favorite genre , but i know it ' s going to be too difficult for me and i won ' t be able to unlock the second cup . can you at least experience all tracks in time trial mode ? or in online play ? i went back to the first one again last night and repeatedly failed on the first cup . last place , almost every race . don ' t see how this one will be different , but if all tracks are available in time trial mode or at least in online play randomly , that ' s a plus . i don ' t play video games for a challenge , i play them to zone out .\ni can ' t wait until i can afford to buy this . and i can ' t wait to see what they do next . i was just thinking that i would love to see their take on the superhero brawler .\nnot in the racing mood but i just picked this up anyway to support these guys , it will be there when i am in the mood . i was blown away by the small file size .\nonly played it briefly and won 2 cups - i just haven ' t had the time to play it , but what i have played feels great . and for them to sell it at such an amazing price , i feel every wii u owner should show them some love and pick it up .\ni like these guys and hope the game sells really well it deserves to .\n1 . can you make it so it ' s actually possible for people to make soft / smooth landings if they control the vehicle across jumps perfectly ? rather than it always looking like the craft is smashing violently into the track when it lands - - or at least that ' s how it ' s looked in every single gameplay video i ' ve seen thus far - - as it comes across like the player is being\npunished\neven when they make a jump perfectly .\n2 . if it ' s not in there already in the game , can you add an optional mode where it ' s possible to race without any orbs on the track at all ? you can figure out how the shield , boosting , and phase changing will work without any orbs to collect .\ni think those were the only gripes i have with what i ' ve seen of the game . and , no , i ' ve not played fast racing neo personally , but that ' s only because i ' m too poor to own a wii u and to buy your game , otherwise i would get it . i did get fast racing league on wii though , if that makes certain people who might feel otherwise , feel like i ' m at least somewhat entitled to have an opinion on fast racing neo .\nvery refreshing to read a dev happy with their product and their sales and the fanbase . i still need to buy this i admit , but definitely will .\nhold on there , you need to login to post a comment . . .\nnintendo ' s\nillegal\npre - order system issue has been pass . . .\nrandom : toys r us employee finds a mario kart 64 box hidd . . .\nvideo : here ' s how super mario 64 looks running at 60fps i . . .\nrandom : england ' s dele alli performs fortnite emote at th . . .\ncan ' t find a community you love ? create your own and start something epic .\nyou need to login to do this . get known if you don ' t have an account\n, germany ( despite its japanese - sounding name ) . it developed games primarily for nintendo consoles from 2000 to 2014 ( starting with the game boy color ) , and its main claims to fame are the\nask the tropers trope finder you know that show . . . trope launch pad reviews live blogs\ntvtropes is licensed under a creative commons attribution - noncommercial - sharealike 3 . 0 unported license . permissions beyond the scope of this license may be available from thestaff @ urltoken . privacy policy"]}
{"id": 55339, "summary": [{"text": "disembowelment or evisceration is the removal of some or all of the organs of the gastrointestinal tract ( the bowels ) , usually through a horizontal incision made across the abdominal area .", "topic": 14}, {"text": "disembowelment may result from an accident but has also been used as a method of torture and execution .", "topic": 28}, {"text": "in such practices , disembowelment may be accompanied by other forms of torture , and/or the removal of other vital organs . ", "topic": 28}], "title": "disembowelment", "paragraphs": ["a case of self - disembowelment is presented with an overview of self - disembowelment as a cultural entity .\nno songs of other artists were covered by disembowelment yet . have you seen disembowelment covering another artist ? add or edit the setlist and help improving our statistics !\nsave disembowelment to get e - mail alerts and updates on your ebay feed .\nas this illustration points out , there were different styles of disembowelment : single - line disembowelment ( ichimonji - bara ) , crosswise disembowelment ( jumonji - bara ) , crosswise disembowelment in modified t - shape ( henkei jumonji - bara ) , and vertical disembowelment ( nambu - bara ) . the above japanese illustration depicts these four types as well as pointing out how the blade should cut into the flesh .\nd . usk , the final incarnation of disembowelment , will play roadburn festival 2012 .\nencoffination o ' hell shine in thy . . . t - shirt incantation disembowelment death\n\u2026ritual suicide by disembowelment ( seppuku ) was institutionalized as a respected alternative to dishonour or defeat . \u2026\nsuicide by self disembowelment\nlyrics by eviscerated : suicide , suicide , suicide take . . .\ndisembowelment ( evisceration ) is the removing of some or all of the vital organs , usually from the abdomen .\ndisembowelment ( evisceration ) is the removing of some or all of the vital organ s , usually from the abdomen .\nsuch it the case of disembowelment , the process of cutting into the abdomen and removing the internal organs , especially the intestines .\nanother patient with almost total disembowelment was a stabbing victum . his intestine fell onto the sidewalk . he was in the icu for 7 months .\nthe band , making their first ever performance in europe , will play an exlcusive , complete rendition of disembowelment\u2019s 1993 doom classic \u2018transcendence into the peripheral\u2019 .\njapanese samurais were known to commit ritual suicide by stabbing themselves in the belly . why ? why not hang themselves ? cut their own throats ? does japanese culture view disembowelment differently from other deaths ?\ninspired by this thread and this post . how long would it take for someone to expire following the commencement of the disembowelment of the\nhanging , drawing , and quartering\nmethod of execution ?\nthe man killed his girlfriend in june 2005 in the hague by reaching into her anus and vagina and tearing the tissue from her body out . the case became known as the\ndisembowelment murder .\nwas largely defined by the rise of the warrior class , which held martial skills and the ideals of duty , loyalty , and bravery in the highest regard . the practice of ritual suicide by disembowelment (\nit is remarkable how much the human body can be damaged without causing immediate death . such it the case of disembowelment , the process of cutting into the abdomen and removing the internal organs , especially the intestines .\nsuicide by self disembowelment\nis a song by eviscerated . it is track # 1 from the album gorging on rotting entrails that was released in 2007 . the duration of this song is 02 : 58 .\n- ritual suicide or disembowelment in japan ; commonly know in the west as hara - kiri ; demonstrated courage and a means to restore family honor . - ritualistic suicide that would restore honor and demonstrate courage . - showed japanese dedication to honor .\nthe ancient egyptians believed that toxins formed as a result of decomposition within the intestines . this perception still exists , as evidenced by the plethora of advertisements for colon cleansing . in combination with the tough image of samurai committing seppuku , this leads to phenomena such as the australian death metal band disembowelment and songs such as ' self disembowelment ' by devourment , with lyrics such as ' i must release these vile insects from inside of me ' - although the lyrics as a whole are quite difficult to follow [ 2 ] .\nunless indicated otherwise , the text in this article is either based on wikipedia article\ndisembowelment\nor another language wikipedia page thereof used under the terms of the gnu free documentation license ; or on original research by jahsonic and friends . see art and popular culture ' s copyright notice .\naustralian death / doom band formed in 1989 . they recorded two demos , an ep and one full - length album before breaking up in 1993 . two members continued to play disembowelment songs live under the name d . usk , and later formed another band in a similar style called inverloch .\nrare examples of self - disembowelment include the report of a new jersey man who allegedly cut out his entrails in front of police and then threw bits of his intestines at them [ 3 ] . also , a case is mentioned in the 1968 edition of the atlas of legal medicine [ 4 ] .\nthe japanese custom of seppuku ( also called hara - kiri ) , or self - disembowelment , was long practiced as a ceremonial rite among samurai . japan\u2019s use of kamikaze suicide bombers during world war ii was a precursor to the suicide bombing that emerged in the late 20th century as a form of terrorism , particularly\u2026\nhowever , death by disembowelment is an excruciatingly drawn out process . thus , warriors who chose to die in this less than optimal this manner win awe and respect from their peers . the romanticisation of such deaths as dramatic display of bravery and determination elevated this method of suicide above other , less painful ways , to die .\nseppuku ( \u5207\u8179 ) is a form of japanese ritual suicide by disembowelment . seppuku was originally reserved only for samurai . part of the samurai bushido honour code , seppuku was either used voluntarily by samurai to die with honour rather than fall into the hands of their enemies , or as a form of capital punishment for samurai who had committed serious offenses , or performed because they had brought shame to themselves . the ceremonial disembowelment , which is usually part of a more elaborate ritual and performed in front of spectators , consists of plunging a short blade , traditionally a tant\u014d , into the abdomen and moving the blade from left to right in a slicing motion .\ndisembowelment , or the removal of a person\u2019s bowels often through a horizontal incision in the abdominal area \u2014 as it appears to have been done in this video , has been used in a number of countries as a method of torture and execution . it is almost always fatal without medical attention , but death is prefaced by several hours of severe pain .\nthis is somewhat of an idealisation since disembowelment was , originally , just one of several methods for committing suicide . many great warriors , such as kusunoki masashige , killed themselves in other ways and were no less venerated for it . at these older times , harakiri was mostly a way for warriors to go down fighting . no special honour or deeper meaning was attached .\nin this edgar award - nominated mystery , john maddox roberts takes listeners back to a rome filled with violence and evil . vicious gangs ruled the streets of crassus and pompey , routinely preying on plebeian and patrician alike . so the garroting of a lowly ex - slave and the disembowelment of a foreign merchant in the dangerous subura district seemed of little consequence to the roman hierarchy .\nmy first case observing the slow torture of a victim condemned to death was the disembowelment of a young woman in spain . the pretty dark haired girl , name teresa , was captured during a secret meeting of traitors , and in spite of her pleas of innocence , had been convicted of treason herself . the king was particularly concerned that the group of seditionists spent a long time suffering before their death .\nwhile martial suicide is a practice found in a lot of cultures , the act of seppuku , or ritual self - disembowelment , is peculiar to japan . the earliest known acts of seppuku were the deaths of samurai minamoto tametomo and poet minamoto yorimasa in the latter part of the 12th century . seppuku is known in the west as hara - kiri . however , the term seppuku is considered a more elegant usage .\nas we had removed the most easily obtained intestines , any more disembowelment would require a larger opening . the gutting knife was produced once more , and inserted at the far edge of the existing wound . pressing in and then down with much force , the flesh was opened up in a descending gouge . a large flap of the victim ' s belly opened up with a somewhat wet flopping noise . her attempts at screaming were almost inaudible , as she was no longer able to use her abdominal muscles .\nin which john green teaches you the history of the indian ocean trade . john weaves a tale of swashbuckling adventure , replete with trade in books , ivory , and timber . along the way , john manages to cover advances in seafaring technology , just how the monsoons work , and there ' s even a disembowelment for you fangoria fans . crash course world history is now available on dvd ! urltoken follow us ! @ thecrashcourse @ realjohngreen @ raoulmeyer @ crashcoursestan @ saysdanica @ thoughtbubbler like us ! urltoken follow us again ! urltoken support crashcourse on patreon : urltoken\nblood loss in this case is still going to be very severe - nearly all the abdominal organs are pretty amply supplied with arterial blood . it ' s a bit hard to work out precisely , but the combined cross - sectional area of the arteries supplying the liver , kidneys and intestines appears to be about equivalent to that of a femoral artery - so if some other aspect of disembowelment doesn ' t do the victim in first , and nothing is done to stop the flow , i think that death through loss of blood must occur in a couple of minutes at most .\nencarta says that for many centuries there were an estimated 1 , 500 instances of voluntary and obligatory hara - kiri per year . but in 1868 or 1873 ( sources disagree ) the emperor abolished obligatory hara - kiri , and voluntary procedures became less frequent as well . still , during world war ii many japanese soldiers committed hara - kiri rather than tolerate capture . finally , hara - kiri ( meaning\nbelly cutting\n) is not a word that most japanese use . the common term for the practice in japan is\nseppuku\nwhich roughly translates to\nself - disembowelment .\nwallace was tried in westminster hall , sentenced , and drawn through the streets to the tower of london . he was then drawn further to smithfield where he was hanged but cut down still alive . he suffered a complete emasculation and disembowelment , his genitalia and entrails burnt before him . his heart was then removed from his chest , his body decapitated and quartered . wallace achieved a great number of victories against the british army , including the battle of stirling bridge in which he was greatly outnumbered . after his execution , wallace\u2019s parts were displayed in the towns of newcastle , berwick , stirling , and aberdeen .\nthe outlets of a swimming / spa pool are connected to a powerful circulation pumping system . if the outlets are blocked , whatever is causing the blockage will be exposed to the suction force of the circulation pumping system . the circulation pumps will be sucking on whatever is causing the blockage , causing a vacuum . at this point , it will be very difficult to remove the blockage without turning off the circulation pump ( s ) . if the blockage is a person , then tragic consequences can occur , including drowning , disembowelment and transanal evisceration , which is where internal organs are forcefully drawn out through the anus .\nnot true . the bowel can and does slither out of the abdomen when opened . it can happen after abdominal surgery when , for various reasons , the wound dehisces . i ' ve seen it once . because the patient was on a bed that burbles air through sand - like pellets , the bed surface moved constantly . the bowel fountained out before any of us could turn the bed off . it was quite horrifying . the patient was taken back to surgery immediately , but much of the large intestine had already died . another patient with almost total disembowelment was a stabbing victum . his intestine fell onto the sidewalk . he was in the icu for 7 months .\nhanging was the standard form of capital punishment for the common man , but beheading by a swordsman could happen for nobles . those who committed high treason could be sentenced to being hanged , drawn , and quartered . this involved hanging the criminal almost to the point of death , cutting them down , emasculation , disembowelment , beheading , and then finally cutting the body into four parts . this method of execution was abolished in 1870 . part way through the 18th century , the english gov ' t reformed to policy to hanging the body until death , then drawing and quartering . women convicted of treason could be burnt at the stake , but by the 18th century , this was rare .\non his way to the top of the social totem pole , caesar never failed to take advantage of an opportunity to make enemies . his knack for angering senators is epitomized in a quote of his , circa march 14 ; ' you can ' t please everyone , but you can piss off every last one of them , and when that happens , you get stabbed thirtysomething times and die a horrible , gruesome death . ' unfortunately , this gave certain brutuses and cassiuses ideas , and the next day he was stabbed thirtysomething times and died a horrible , gruesome death . the event ( his gory , lengthy stabbing and subsequent puking of blood and explosive disembowelment ) has been made into three major motion pictures .\nin cases where men were brought to the table unconscious , a splash of water was used to wake them up . often the disembowelment and castration of the victim would follow , the genitalia and entrails burned before the condemned ' s eyes . in many cases , the shock of such mutilation killed the victim . finally the victim would be beheaded and the body divided into four parts , or quartered . quartering was sometimes accomplished by tying the body\u2019s limbs to four horses , each horse being spurred away in a different direction . typically , the resulting parts of the body were gibbeted , or put on public display , in different parts of the city , town , or country , to deter potential traitors . the head was commonly sent to the tower of london . gibbeting was abolished in 1843 .\nto be drawn and quartered was the penalty ordained in england for the crime of treason . it is considered by many to be the epitome of cruel punishment , and was reserved for the crime of treason as this was deemed more heinous than murder and other capital offenses . the grisly punishment included the drawing of the convicted to the gallows , often by horse , the hanging of the body until near death , disembowelment and castration , followed by the beheading of the body , and finally the quartering of the corpse , or the division of the bodily remnants into four pieces . the punishment was carried out in public , with the ridicule of the crowd adding to the criminal ' s suffering . this punishment was only applied to male criminals ; women found guilty of treason in england were burnt at the stake . it was first employed in the thirteenth century and last carried out in 1782 , although not abolished until 1867 .\ndraughon draws : n . c . neighbors learn hogs are ' more equal '\n\u2014 the family of a wake county girl who was nearly killed by a wading pool drain will not have to await years of appeals and uncertainly following a record $ 25 million jury award .\nthe family of valerie lakey and sta - rite industries of wisconsin reached a settlement tuesday morning before a jury was to consider whether additional , punitive damages should be awarded in the case . the agreement calls for monday ' s $ 25 million compensatory damages award to stay intact , but the family agreed not to seek additional punitive damages , which could have meant a payout of millions more by sta - rite . meanwhile , the company agreed not to appeal monday ' s verdict and award .\nthe agreement eliminates the possibility that the record award , the largest damage award in north carolina history , could be reduced on appeals , which can drag on for years .\nvalerie ' s reaction ?\ni ' m just happy my parents are out of court ,\nshe said .\nwith tuesday ' s settlement , valerie ' s family has won damages totaling $ 30 . 9 million . sta - rite has agreed to send a $ 25 million check to the lakeys ' attorneys by the of the month .\nvalerie , 9 , was 5 years old when she went to the medfield area recreation club in cary with her father on june 24 , 1993 . the drain cover in the wading pool had been removed by someone , and valerie sat on the opening . the suction was so strong that four adults could not pull valerie from the drain .\nabout 80 percent of valerie ' s intestines were pulled from her body . as a result of the injuries , valerie must be fed intravenously for about 12 hours each day , and she may face liver and kidney transplants .\nlast year , the medfield club settled with the lakeys for $ 500 , 000 . wake county , which certified the pool , settled for $ 2 . 5 million , and the maker of the wading pool pump settled for $ 2 . 9 million .\nthe lakeys ' attorneys , john edwards and david kirby , argued that sta - rite had failed to take action to prevent injuries even though it knew of at least a dozen cases where people had become trapped or injured on pool drains . a california child was killed in a 1974 accident similar to valerie ' s ; in 1981 , a boy in henderson was killed the same way .\nbut attorneys for sta - rite had argued that the recreation center was negligent for not properly fastening the drain cover .\nsta - rite , a subsidiary of wisconsin gas co . , is one of the nation ' s largest makers of pool equipment .\nwatch wral - tv5 news at 5 and 6 p . m . for the latest developments in the case .\ncopyright 2011 by capitol broadcasting company . all rights reserved . this material may not be published , broadcast , rewritten or redistributed .\nsale ! engineered oak $ 1 . 99 sq . ft * in stock !\nplease sign in with your urltoken account to comment on this story . you also will need a facebook account to comment .\nanne frank ' s family was thwarted by u . s . immigration rules , new research shows\nit looks like you ' ve previously blocked notifications . if you ' d like to receive them , please update your browser permissions .\nstretch , grab a late afternoon cup of caffeine and get caught up on the most important news of the day with our coffee break newsletter . these are the stories that will fill you in on the world that ' s spinning outside of your office window - at the moment that you get a chance to take a breath .\nthey not only covered it up , they ' re still lying about it today .\na government committee\u2019s testimony translated by heat street , a conservative site owned by news corp . , on friday spotlights beheadings , gouged - out eyes , and sexual abuse at the bataclan theater last year . the islamic state terror attacks killed 130 across the city and 89 at the concert venue alone .\na translation provided by the website show france\u2019s commission of inquiry asking an investigator about the remains of victims on the second floor of the theater . the questioner said that injuries attributed to shrapnel seem dubious given that one man had his testicles removed and placed in his mouth .\n\u201csome of the bodies found at the bataclan were extremely mutilated by the explosions and weapons , to the point that it was sometimes difficult to reconstruct the dismembered bodies , \u201d an prosecutor said . \u201cin other words , injuries described \u2026 may also have been caused by automatic weapons , by explosions or projections of nails and bolts that have resulted . \u201d\n\u201cwould those have put a man\u2019s [ testicles ] in in his own mouth ? \u201d the committee member fired back .\naccording to this testimony , wahhabist killers apparently gouged out eyes , castrated victims , and shoved their testicles in their mouths . they may also have disemboweled some poor souls . women were stabbed in the genitals \u2013 and the torture was , victims told police , filmed for daesh or islamic state propaganda . for that reason , medics did not release the bodies of torture victims to the families , investigators said .\nbut prosecutors claimed these reports of torture were \u201ca rumor\u201d on the grounds that sharp knives were not found at the scene . they also claimed that maybe shrapnel had caused the injuries .\nas yemeni president ali abdullah saleh plans to sign a deal today that could mean the end of his 33 - year rule , a graphic new video has emerged that indicates human rights abuses continue in the country\u2019s 11 - month - old uprising .\na man carries the disemboweled boy to an emergency room . ( image via youtube )\namnesty international reports that the human rights situation in yemen has deteriorated rapidly this year , and that torture against protesters is a widespread practice . methods of torture in yemen , according to the human rights organization , include : \u201cbeatings all over the body with sticks , rifle butts , punching , kicking , prolonged suspension by the wrists or ankles , burning with cigarettes , being stripped naked , denial of food and prompt access to medical help , as well as threats of sexual abuse . \u201d\nwatch the video here , but a warning : this is very graphic content .\nread stories based on reporting for \u201ctrump revealed , \u201d a broad , comprehensive biography of the life of the 45th president .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nthe garrote very common once , is no longer sanctioned by law in any country though training in its use is still carried out in the french foreign legion . the garrote is a device that strangles a person to death . it can also be used to break a person\u2019s neck . the device was used in spain until it was outlawed in 1978 with the abolition of the death penalty . it normally consisted of a seat in which the prisoner was restrained while the executioner tightened a metal band around his neck until he died . some versions of the garrote incorporated a metal bolt which pressed in to the spinal chord , breaking the neck . the victim may pass into a state of severe and painful convulsions and then pass into death . this spiked version is known as the catalan garrote . the last execution by garrote was jos\u00e9 luis cerveto in october 1977 . andorra was the last country in the world to outlaw its use , doing so in 1990 . however garroting is still common in india according indian author and forensic expert parikh .\nflaying is the removal of skin from the body . like an animal is flayed in preparation for human consumption , or for its hide or fur ; this is more commonly called skinning , flaying is similar method applied onto humans . flaying of humans was used as both a method of torture and execution , depending on how much of the skin is removed . flaying is an ancient practice , used by assyrians and ming dynasty .\nwhere the victim is dipped in a big bowl . this method was used in russia and europe 3000 years ago and they used oil , acid or water . this type is considered slow and extremely painful . this penalty was carried out using a large cauldron filled with water , oil , tar , tallow or even molten lead . sometimes the victim was immersed , the liquid then being heated , or he was plunged into the already boiling contents , usually head first . the executioner could then help speed their demise by means of a large hook with which he sank the person deeper . an alternative method was to use a large shallow receptacle rather than a cauldron ; oil , tallow or pitch then being poured in . the victim was then partially immersed in the liquid and fried to death .\n, but like flexible bows , bent round , and bit their own ; till those entrails seemed swallowed over and over again by the same mouth , to be oppositely voided by the gaping wound .\nof a poem ' s meaning can diminish the personal , even transcendent , experience of reading a poem\n.\n, self immolation , the ingestion of glass or nails or bits of rock ) .\nof a nation on canadian soil , but unfortunately , it is not seen in its full version in grammond ' s book .\nindian pharmaceutical patent law and the effects of novartis ag v . union of india\nall content on this website , including dictionary , thesaurus , literature , geography , and other reference data is for informational purposes only . this information should not be considered complete , up to date , and is not intended to be used in place of a visit , consultation , or advice of a legal , medical , or any other professional .\nthe reasoning for the continuing cover up is unfathomable . the horror that is now known is unspeakable . the pain the victims experienced is unthinkable .\nwe now know the french government sought to cover up the fact that many victims of last year\u2019s terrorist attack in paris at the bataclan music hall were savagely tortured , including genital mutilation .\na french government committee\u2019s testimony on friday revealed publicly for the first time the beheadings , gouged - out eyes , and sexual abuse at the bataclan theater last year . the islamic state terror attacks killed 130 across the city and 89 at that single location alone .\n\u201csome of the bodies found at the bataclan were extremely mutilated by the explosions and weapons , to the point that it was sometimes difficult to reconstruct the dismembered bodies , \u201d a prosecutor said . \u201cin other words , injuries described may also have been caused by automatic weapons , by explosions or projections of nails and bolts that have resulted . \u201d\n\u201cwould those have put a man\u2019s testicles in in his own mouth ? \u201d a committee member fired back .\naccording to a police chief\u2019s testimony , isis killers gouged out eyes , castrated victims and shoved their testicles in their mouths . they also disemboweled people .\nwomen were stabbed in the genitals and the torture was filmed for islamic state propaganda . the carnage was so terrible to see that police did not release the remains of torture victims to the families .\nno one in france has yet to offer any explanation for keeping this information secret until now .\npeter van buren blew the whistle on state department waste during iraqi reconstruction in his first book , we meant well : how i helped lose the battle for the hearts and minds of the iraqi people . his second book is ghosts of tom joad : a story of the # 99percent . next up is a novel about wwii japan , hooper ' s war . he writes about current events at www . wemeantwell . comand on twitter @ wemeantwell\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nest . 2007 three - piece progressive chiptune metal , combining 8 - bit compositions with real guitars and drums .\nfrom what i make out from the picture ' s text , this 26 year old was cruelly tortured and murdered . his legs were broken , ears and lips cut off , eyes gouged , chest stabbed and heart extracted .\n_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _\nsave your breath . . . you ' ll need it to blow up your date !\nso i take it he wasn ' t exactly hanging out with friends and family when he exited stage right . .\ndisclaimer : this is not entirely my own ; i based it off a writing from a website .\nwhile i have always practiced my skills in the effort to persuade reticent or evil persons to confess or provide information , my experiences took me to a number of places where i was able to observe executions . my personal preference is not to involve myself in the slow and painful executions of the condemned , but rather to persuade ; though it is true that my methods sometimes result in the eventual death of the victim , it is not the primary purpose .\nit is remarkable how much the human body can be damaged without causing immediate death . death may result over time due to the deterioration and of the damaged area and failure to heal ; but if certain areas of the body are left intact , the victim remains alive to deal with the agony inflicted on her for many days . if damage to the brain , the heart and lungs are avoided , and care is given to prevent the loss of too much blood , the victim is perfectly capable of surviving for long periods of time .\nseveral guards were tasked with causing her slow death , and being a good acquaintance with the chief prison guard , i was invited to observe . i agreed willingly , hoping to learn new techniques that might be useful in my own work , and was admitted to the prison on the morning after the victim ' s conviction and sentence . the torture was not to take place in the holding cell , where the girl was secured in stocks which had prevented any significant movement for the last several days . the guards took me to the cell first , where several women were held , chained or held in most uncomfortable restraints . the youngest of the lot , a young woman with long raven black hair and a pretty face , was released from her restraint and dragged from the room .\nas we reached the torture chamber , the girl was thrown to the floor . she was wearing a typical bar maid ' s dress , apron and bodice ; all were stained and dirty from her work , and later from the stress of imprisonment . two of the guards quickly relieved the girl of these clothes , tearing them from her as she struggled feebly to resist .\nwhen she was reduced to her tiny panty and stood before us at last , she revealed the most nubile , well formed and pleasant female form i had observed in many a year . as is clear from my writings , torture is best inflicted when the victim is naked , as the feeling of helplessness and vulnerability is enhanced ; thus i had seen many women naked in my time as an interrogator . this woman was medium height , thin , but with beautiful curved breasts , slight ripples from her ribs seen under the flesh of her sides , a thin waist and pleasingly firm buttocks . the flat expanse of her abdomen was well toned with a hint of definition , almost as if she was an athlete , and her legs were strong and shapely .\nit seemed almost a tragedy to tear and destroy this impressive girl ; the guards lifted the girl from the table and dragged her to a large cross of wood that stood against the wall of the chamber . there the woman had her wrists securely tied to the upper beams , and then her ankles forced apart and tied to the lower beams . the ropes were pulled very tight , and she cried out as they were tightened , begging for mercy for the first time . no mercy was given , of course , and the ropes were tightened until there was no possibility that she could struggle free . they cut into her wrists sharply , causing some blood to seep out , and her hands and feet quickly turned purple as the blood circulation was cut off .\nthe beautiful shape of the young woman ' s body was accentuated by her position : hanging from her arms , stretched to show her naked upper body to full advantage , legs spread and tied apart . her breathing was quick , the pain of her bonds taking hold as her weight pulled her down . she writhed , attempting to gain freedom , or at the least to find a less painful position .\none guard produced several items to be used during the torture of the girl . a knife , a hook of sorts , and a bucket . the knife was like those that fishermen use for gutting a fish , short and curved back on itself , with the sharp of the blade facing to the inside of the curve .\nthe knife was placed against the flat belly of the girl , who looked down and saw the sharp point pressing against her flesh . a small trickle of blood marked deep red against the white smoothness of her flesh . as she saw what was about to happen , she screamed in panic , swearing that she was innocent , that she would do anything to avoid her fate , begging for mercy . the blood from the puncture wound in her upper belly trickled down between her legs .\nwith a sudden thrust , the knife was plunged deeper into her flesh , and then pulled hard to the side . the screams changed from panic to agony as her flesh was ripped apart , a gash about six or seven inches long opening up halfway between her belly button and her chest .\nthe knife was removed , and i observed that because of the curve in the blade , it had penetrated sufficiently to slice open the belly , but not enter or tear the internal organs . perfectly suited to the job , the knife had opened her up , ready for exploration , without doing any serious damage to her insides .\nthe poor girl ' s screams had actually subsided some , as i suspect the shock of what was happening overwhelmed her . she looked down , saw the gash in her abdomen , and then tilted her head back and stared at the ceiling as she sobbed .\nthe bucket was placed below the girl , and just in front . there it waited for a while , as the executioner guard drank some wine and chatted with the rest of us about the crime the girl had committed . he estimated that she would live at least a day , and perhaps longer , before succumbing to infection and shock .\nafter being fortified with several goblets of wine , the guard took the strange hook in hand and approached the hanging girl . the hook had two sharp prongs at the end , pointed and hooked around on themselves in a most evil manner . slowly , he worked it into the gaping wound in her abdomen , sliding it in and then around inside of her . at last he seemed satisfied and began slowly pulling it out . as the hook appeared once again , we could see it had penetrated and was pulling out a thin white tube of flesh . this tube was only about an inch in diameter , perhaps a little more , and while it was covered in red blood , the tissue looked more like a pale purple and gray .\nthe small intestine was pulled from the opening , slowly sliding out like an eel or wet worm . when a foot of it had been pulled out and lay hanging over the condemned belly , the guard removed the hook from where it pierced the organ and re - inserted it deep within the girls abdomen . pushing in further , the iron rod which ended in the hook disappeared inside her .\nthe girl was sweating profusely , water gathering and trickling down her beautiful body , breasts wobbling as she struggled , chest rising and falling as she screamed . she looked down and saw how she was slowly being torn apart . the horror of it overwhelmed her and she slumped unconscious for a moment , though only for a moment . the rod was slowly being removed and as the hook appeared once again , it showed that more of the intestines had been grabbed and were being pulled out . three feet of bowel now hung out of the wound and down the belly of the girl .\ngrabbing the bowel , the guard pulled slowly but surely , and the snake - like slimy mess slid easily out of the opening . the girl hung her head , watching her intestines being removed slowly . enough had been removed that they now began to gather in the bucket below , wrapping around in a circular pattern , covered with blood and slime .\nthe woman was clearly in agony , but the greater part of the pain was in knowing , and actually seeing , how her body was being slowly violated and taken apart . she sobbed , cried , and screamed when strength allowed her , no longer begging for mercy . her hands had turned a deep purple , fingers swollen and unmoving . blood now covered the front of her flesh from her belly downward , making a stark contrast to the beauty of her smooth skin above , the shapeliness of her breasts , neck , and the beauty of her face and hair .\nas more of the bowels slid out and filled the bucket , i took the opportunity to come close to the victim and observer the operation more closely . the opening in her upper belly was low enough so as not to damage her chest or diaphragm , which accounted for her continued ability to scream . her abdomen , which had been flat before , appeared to be becoming slightly concave . somewhere around 10 or 12 feet of her bowels had been removed at this time .\nwhile there was blood , most of it was from the initial gash to gain entrance to her insides . this was no longer bleeding , and the operation continued , removing her bowels without causing any immediate life threatening damage . an unfortunate side effect of this torture \u2013 she lost complete control of her bowels , and defecated through her panties and on the floor below her , in violent , large bursts . the stench was rather oppressive for some time after .\nwhen almost 25 feet of the thin , slightly lumpy gray tubing had been pulled from her , the guard stopped , and lifted a large handful up to the woman ' s face . intestines were smeared over the beautiful cheeks , lips and eyes\u2026 and then looped over her neck so that she wore her own bowels like a necklace .\nno longer screaming with agony , the woman was still in great pain but lacked the strength to express it . her body was shaking uncontrollably . and then , just as the guard moved to remove the last bit of intestine , she weakly vomited and then fainted .\na bucket of water was produced and splashed on her face and upper body . this cleaned some of the slime from her and restored some of her previous beauty . it also roused her from her faint , and she looked down at the remains of her belly and screamed with renewed vigor .\nher bowels were still connected to her insides , and ran back up into the gash in her belly . pulling harder , the guard slid more of her entrails out , and quickly exposed a much larger , wider organ that was deep red in color . there was very little of this exposed before it stubbornly refused to yield more of its length .\nthe interior of the torture chamber had become saturated with terrible odors , and was almost breathable . at my suggestion , all of us decided to go wash and refresh ourselves at the local tavern , to return later and finish the task .\nafter a good meal and several bottles of wine , we returned to the prison and descended to the chamber . the offensive odors within struck us hard , as if it were a physical wall . the woman hung from the cross , breathing with a rasping labored effort . flies had gathered around her entire body , infesting her extracted entrails , her open belly , and her face .\nwith experienced hands , the knife sliced out her remaining large intestine , and her bowels fell free of her body , no longer hanging out . blood pour freshly , mixing with the blackened dried blood from several hours before .\npressing around inside the opened abdomen , the guard then applied the knife once again , cutting swiftly . he produced a lumpy glob of flesh and explained it was the internal part of her woman ' s organs . this horrible visage actually made my stomach churn , seeing the woman ' s internal organs removed and displayed in this manner as she looked on in a haze of agony , hanging from the cross .\nafter some time , it became clear the woman was slipping in and out of consciousness , but might live for some time . i suggested that we get the process over with , and help her to her final reward ( or punishment , as the case was for this traitor ) . the oppressive stench of that room was very unpleasant , and i had no more wish to view the woman ' s suffering .\nin response , small , straight blade was produced . i took it to the woman , who looked at me with glazed , red eyes as i reached into her abdominal cavity . placing the tip under her diaphragm , i lanced the blade into her heart . fresh blood flowed to her mouth , and her eyes rolled back . soon there was no more movement in her body or face .\nremaining there for a moment to assure she was dead , i jerked the blade away from her belly , and left the chamber . as i left , the other guards were cutting the ropes from her wrists and ankles , and there was a heavy thump as her once beautiful lifeless form fell to the ground on top of the remains of her disemboweled organs .\nit was a lesson for me , watching this woman ' s death by torture . and while her fate was deserved as a treasonous wretch , i decided that my activities were to be restricted to the art of interrogation and persuasion from that time forward .\nthe author would like to thank you for your continued support . your review has been posted .\nas the human spirit was believed to reside in the stomach , slitting the stomach open was considered to be the most straightforward , and bravest , way to die . therefore , this act was a privilege reserved for the samurai . commoners were allowed to hang or drown themselves , and samurai women could slit their own throats , but only a samurai was allowed to commit seppuku . by committing seppuku , a samurai would be able to maintain or prevent the loss of honor for himself and his extended family . therefore , a samurai who committed seppuku was often revered after his death . defeated or dishonored samurai who chose surrender rather than suicide often found themselves reviled by society .\nby the edo period , the act of seppuku had become a fully developed ritual . great emphasis was placed on a strict adherence to the ceremony . in a typical seppuku , a large white cushion would be placed and witnesses would arrange themselves discreetly to one side . the samurai , wearing a white kimono , would kneel on the pillow in a formal style . behind and to the left of the samurai knelt his kaishakunin ( his \u201csecond\u201d or assistant ) .\nthe duty of the kaishakunin was to prevent the samurai from experiencing prolonged suffering by cutting the samurai\u2019s head off once he had slit his stomach . contrary to popular belief , the ritual of seppuku for a samurai did not technically involve suicide , but inflicting fatal injury , leaving the kaishakunin to strike the death blow . the kaishakunin needed to strike the samurai\u2019s neck hard enough to sever the spine but also delicate enough to still leave the head attached . as severing the head completely dishonored both the samurai committing seppuku and the kaishakun , the role of \u201csecond\u201d was given only to men who possessed superior control of their swords .\na servant would place a wooden table before the samurai , which would contain a sake ( rice wine ) cup , a sheaf of washi ( paper handmade from mulberry bark ) and writing utensils , as well as the kozuka ( disemboweling blade ) although the samurai would be allowed to use his own sword if he preferred . the sake cup was then filled from the left by an attendant . the samurai then emptied the cup in two drinks of exactly two sips each , as one sip would show greed , and three or more sips would show hesitation . this would make a total of four sips ( the character shi , which means \u201cfour\u201d , also means \u201cdeath\u201d ) .\na tanto blade for the seppuku ritual . ( cc by - sa 2 . 0 fr )\nbefore committing seppuku , a samurai would write a jisei ( death poem ) which was considered important as a person facing imminent death was believed to have special insight into the nature of death and the value of life . the poem should be graceful and natural , usually in the theme of transient emotions . mentioning the samurai\u2019s impending death in the poem would be considered poor form and uncouth . this was also important for the samurai as the poem would serve as a written glimpse into his nobility of character and how he wished to be remembered after his death . asano naganori , for example , whose seppuku precipitated the famous incident of the \u201cforty - seven ronin\u201d , is said to have written a particularly poor death poem , possibly because he implied the impending end to his life , thereby showing his immaturity and lack of character .\naccording to tradition , when he felt ready , the samurai would loosen the folds of his kimono , exposing his stomach . he would then lift the knife with one hand and unsheathe it with the other , setting the sheathe to one side . after mentally preparing himself , he would drive the knife into the left side of his stomach , then draw it across to the right . he would then turn the blade in his wound and bring it upward . most samurai did not have to endure this last agony , as the kaishakunin would cut their heads off at the first sign of pain . the cut in seppuku carried out to its finish was known as the jumonji ( crosswise cut ) , and to perform it in its entirety was considered a particularly impressive seppuku .\na samurai must keep his composure even on the brink of death , showing strength and full control of his mind and body in his last moments . any previous reputation of a samurai would be meaningless if he were to die in an unseemly manner . however , although a calm and composed state was ideal for the samurai committing this act , the eighteenth century book hagakure and other edo works relate stories of samurai losing their composure just before committing seppuku , and in some cases had to be forcibly decapitated ."]}
{"id": 55341, "summary": [{"text": "dwell is a retailer of furniture in the united kingdom .", "topic": 31}, {"text": "the company was originally established in 2002 as dwell retail ltd. , and opened its first store in london the following year .", "topic": 7}, {"text": "after falling into administration , it was re-established in july 2013 .", "topic": 32}, {"text": "the company was acquired by british retail group dfs in august 2014 . ", "topic": 20}], "title": "dwell ( retailer )", "paragraphs": ["furniture retailer dwell has secured \u00a35m in private equity investment from key capital partners to aid expansion plans .\nhow frequently should a retailer introduce new product ? like most , dwell , a retailer defined by its affordable , design - led furniture and off - the . . .\ndwell , the upmarket furniture retailer , is close to collapsing into administration , putting 350 jobs at risk .\ndwell , the furniture retailer , is opening its first new stores since its collapse into administration two years ago .\nsofa giant dfs has acquired furniture retailer dwell in full to attract \u201cyounger , more urban customers\u201d who it hasn\u2019t traditionally targeted .\nfurniture retailer dwell has collapsed after attempts to sell it failed , putting about 300 jobs at risk , including in yorkshire .\naamir ahmad , founder of collapsing furniture retailer dwell , has finalised a deal to save the mid - market contemporary furniture business .\ndfs is the uk\u2019s second largest furniture retailer behind ikea with over 100 stores nationwide .\nit caps a strong year for the retailer which has seen it expand under difficult circumstances by taking over smaller rivals such as sofa workshop and dwell .\nuk furniture retailer dwell has become the latest high - street design brand to go into administration , ceasing trading with immediate effect and closing all 23 of its stores .\nin 2009 , furniture news interviewed the founder of dwell , aamir ahmad . as the retailer ' s demise was announced today , we revisit that story to . . .\nif the retailer does fall into administration , dwell will follow a string of other retailers that have collapsed over the last 12 months , including hmv , jessops , blockbuster and comet .\ndwell is the latest casualty in the battered retail sector , which has this year seen firms including entertainment group hmv , bed retailer dreams and youth fashion chain republic plunge into administration .\nother key capabilities provided to the retailer included footfall , dwell time and conversion metrics in separate areas within the store ( including fitting rooms and tills ) , number of unique visitors and visit frequency trends .\nin a statement on wednesday , dwell said it was still open for business .\ncollapsed uk furniture retailer dwell is to reopen five of its 23 stores following a deal with the company ' s original founder - but furious customers of the old company are claiming their orders will not be honoured .\ndwell\u2019s approach to product , presentation and service earned it many fans , and by the end of 2010 , bolstered by a \u00a35m investment from key capital partners for a 30 % stake in the company , the retailer\u2019s store portfolio had grown to 24 plus one concession . dwell\u2019s high ambitions were steadily being realised .\nlast august , dfs bought out the rest of dwell\u2019s brand and assets in a move to attract younger and more urban customers , although dwell continues to be run as a standalone subsidiary .\nmanufacturer ? publish your products to reach retailers across the world . retailer ? sign up for the newsletter with the latest news , features and products .\nbut the upmarket retailer , majority - owned by private equity firm key capital partners , has struggled amid sluggish consumer confidence and a weak housing market .\nthese insights gave the fashion retailer a fresh look into the stores\u2019 performance and a way to identify the best practices and improvements points on the store attractiveness .\ndwell , the furniture retailer , has been saved from disappearing off british high streets thanks to its founder aamir ahmad returning to lead the company . ahmad\u2019s plan will save over 150 jobs and keep the business operating from at least five stores and the web .\n\u201cdwell continues to trade as usual and fulfil customer orders . the business has not appointed administrators . \u201d\nin 2011 , furniture retailer habitat was forced to place 30 of its stores into administration . it managed to retain three stores in the uk and set up outlets in branches of diy retailer homebase in a move that was criticised by elle decoration editor michelle ogundehin , who claimed habitat was\nas good as dead\n.\nretailer design within reach helped create a new appreciation for the modernist aesthetic . with design more mainstream than ever , why is the company in such dire straits ?\nthe upmarket retailer said it had ceased trading and closed its 23 stores and one concession , while asking staff to stay at home , as it prepares to appoint administrators .\ndwell is reported to be close to appointing duff & phelps as administrator and its website has been taken offline .\nthe 23 - store retailer filed a notice of intention last week to appoint the advisory firm duff & phelps as administrator , with a formal announcement expected over the coming days .\ndwell hired argyll partners last month to look at options including a sale . however , no buyer has so far been found\ndwell\u2019s fate was sealed by dire sales of big - ticket items and a recent cash - flow crisis . it had been working with advisers at argyll partners to find a white knight and to secure fresh working capital but interested parties walked away . a dwell spokesman said : \u201cas a result we have been left with no option but to close the business with immediate effect . \u201d the retailer said those customers who have bought products from dwell and have outstanding orders should contact their card issuer , which means that some non - credit card shoppers could lose out .\ndwell , which specialises in contemporary furniture , lighting and accessories , opened its first store in balham , south london in 2003 .\ncheck out some of our favorite items in the \u201c modern by dwell magazine \u201d collection below , and head to target for more .\ndwell\u2019s pre - tax losses widened to \u00a3675 , 320 over the year to 27 january 2012 , according to its latest accounts . the chain was originally founded as a mail - order furniture business by aamir ahmad , who stepped down as managing director in november after a refinancing . dwell\u2019s chairman neil mccausland also left last year . the private equity firm key capital partners invested \u00a35m in dwell in august 2010 .\nahmad advised customers with outstanding orders to check the company\u2019s social media platforms for advice . however dwell ' s twitter account said :\nplease note we are no longer dwell retail ltd . previous orders will not be fulfilled , as we are now a new company .\ndwell is a design and technology brand that is connecting the modern world . founded in 2000 , dwell\u2019s mission is to bridge the gap between design professionals and enthusiasts , and it reaches the worldwide design community through its print publication , digital platform , live events and products .\nthe retailer is now opening two new shops in former dfs warehouses , the first in an out - of - town shopping centre in glasgow later this month and the second in september in new malden , surrey .\nin an opposing move though , online homeware retailer urltoken opened a physical showroom in london last year , with ceo and founder ning li saying that a physical space was a good way to supplement the online shopping experience .\nthe massive retailer teamed up in december with dwell magazine to launch a collection that gives the likes of west elm , ikea and crate and barrel a run for their money . on - trend copper serving pieces sit alongside modern bar trolleys and cool accent pillows . bright blue bookshelves are offered with dining chairs , natural wood coffee tables , and even outdoor furniture .\ngant is using music to encourage consumers to stay shopping for longer in store . the fashion retailer reported customers now stay in store on average nine minutes longer following the deployment of a new music platform from soundtrack your brand .\nwith the new methods provided by walkbase , the fashion retailer was able to assess the overall potential and the current performance of their stores in different settings . they have also started to utilise the best practices from the well performing stores , which are already partially adapted across their estate . the retailer has continued to gather up store data and is currently in the process of planning the systematic improvements in the selected stores . they are also considering to change the location of some stores to more favourable ones and are investigating the financial side of the potential move . the retailer estimates that the improvements they have started implementing based on this assessment alone are already bringing significant benefits to the overall business .\nfrom saturday 6th july , dwell will reopen their stores in tottenham court road , westfield white city , westfield stratford , barton square in manchester and lakeside in thurrock . talks with other landlords are underway with a hope that additional stores and jobs can be saved . dwell\u2019s online store ( www . dwell . co . uk ) will also reopen on thursday . advice to customers who have outstanding orders will be available on the company\u2019s social media platforms .\ndwell warned :\nthe current economic environment is uncertain , consumer confidence is low and trading conditions are challenging within the declining household and furniture sector .\ndfs , one of the uk\u2019s leading retailers of upholstered furniture , is pleased to announce that coin furniture limited , trading as dwell , the . . .\ndwell , which ceased trading on 20 june 2013 with the loss of 300 jobs , held an estimated \u00a31 million of customer deposits when it went into administration .\naamir\u2019s focus was always the product \u2013 progressive and fashion - led , dwell\u2019s offering evolved almost monthly , and was deployed to generate as much excitement as possible .\nthe dwell boss said that the two new stores were being run as a trial with the view of opening a third standalone shop before the end of the year .\nupmarket furniture chain dwell today closed all its stores and ceased trading both on the high street and online with immediate effect , with the potential loss of 300 jobs .\nmr ahmad spent the next year re - hiring 150 staff and turning the stores and dwell\u2019s online business back to profitability before signing a marketing agreement with furniture giant dfs .\n\u201cwe\u2019ve long admired target for how they embrace good design and cultivate unique partnerships , so we\u2019re thrilled to work together on introducing this new collection , \u201d said chris deam and nick dine , co - creative directors of product design , dwell . \u201cwith modern by dwell magazine , we\u2019re excited to introduce modern design to more people than ever . \u201d\ndwell announced on wednesday that aamir ahmad , who founded the brand in 2003 but left in november 2012 , had agreed a deal to rescue the company and save 150 jobs .\nthe dramatic turnaround soon after took many by surprise . despite significant investment , within seven months of key capital partners taking charge of dwell , the company ceased trading on 20th june , 2013 . a lack of working capital was cited as the reason for dwell\u2019s collapse \u2013 its stores were closed , its staff let go , and a mass of orders left outstanding .\nthe accounts show that dwell , which is owned by key capital partners , had net debt of \u00a36 . 1m but \u00a311 . 7m of debt due for repayment during the next 12 months .\ndwell started trading from a single store in balham , south london , in 2003 and expanded in the south of england . in recent years it has opened stores in birmingham , manchester and glasgow .\nthe operator of dwell ' s twitter account appeared to feel sympathy for customers ' plight , writing :\nf * * * ing snakes indeed . i didn ' t get paid by them either .\naamir ahmad , who started dwell in 2003 and sold out of the company in 2012 , reopened stores in tottenham court road , westfield london , westfield stratford city , barton square in manchester and glasgow town centre .\ndwell ' s staff have been asked to stay at home while administrators are appointed . the company ' s website has been taken offline and customers who have already placed orders have been advised to contact their card issuer .\none thing our guests love about shopping at target is that there\u2019s newness around every corner . and this winter will be no exception . enter modern by dwell magazine , a new collection in home that we just announced .\nto help the retailer answer these questions , walkbase solution was installed in multiple stores . the stores were selected in such a way that there were different surroundings and the level of assumed potential , but also so that for each of these contexts , there were multiple stores that could be benchmarked . with proper calibrations , our wifi sensors were able to distinguish both store visits as well as the outside potential , i . e . the amount of people walking in front of a store within any given timeframe . the ability of walkbase to assess outside potential and conversion to store visits from that ( i . e . \u201ccapture rate\u201d ) , gave the retailer a valuable new insight into the store performance .\ndwell reopened its online store this week and will reopen five high - street stores from saturday 6 july at tottenham court road , westfield london , westfield stratford city , lakeside shopping centre in essex , and barton square in manchester .\ni first interviewed aamir ahmad in the summer of 2009 . then a 19 - store business , buoyed by well - established online activity , dwell had become one of the uk\u2019s most popular contemporary brands among young , aspirational shoppers .\nthe modern by dwell magazine collection features more than 120 items , including furniture , d\u00e9cor , tabletop and home accessories separated into indoor and outdoor collections . get ready for copper bar tools , terracotta planters , sleek patio sofas and more !\nfounded by aamir ahmad , sean galligan and dave garrett , dwell began trading with a single store in balham in 2003 . it grew across london , with stores in balham , islington , kingston , richmond , tottenham court road and westfield .\nunderstanding how their stores were currently performing and whether there were any potential new angles ( kpis ) for assessing store performance in a unified way , were one of the key priorities for the retailer . the fact that stores are strongly affected by their surroundings ( or \u201ccontext\u201d ) had been a particular problem in assessing performance fairly across the stores , especially in terms of their attractiveness .\nhe added :\nalthough we are not legally obliged to , we are doing everything we can to find a solution for customers who have lost out . our primary goal is to help customer and suppliers regain their trust in the dwell brand . \u201d\nin november 2012 the founders left the business and a new management team was installed by key capital partners . on 20 june 2013 , dwell retail announced that they had ceased trading with immediate effect , and all 24 stores plus the concession outlet were closed .\nit\u2019s been a turbulent couple of years for dwell . from departing principals , to entering administration , to the return of those principals and the purchase of the brand by dfs , furniture news\u2019 paul farley tracks the trajectory of one of the uk\u2019s trendiest furniture retailers\nyet this was just the beginning of aamir\u2019s task \u2013 with the brand\u2019s reputation with suppliers and customers alike brought low by the recent events , it was up to the newly re - installed team to win hearts and minds , and restore dwell\u2019s good name .\nthis will make dwell , which opened its first store in balham in 2003 , the latest high street casualty this year . this follows the demise of hmv , blockbuster , jessops and republic , although all four have emerged out of administration under different owners with significantly fewer stores .\nrecent developments indicate that he\u2019s been successful . following the announcement of a brand partnership with dfs back in february this year , the upholstery retail giant fully acquired coin furniture ltd ( t / a dwell ) , in august , making it a fully - owned subsidiary of dfs furniture group .\nthe company said : \u201cthe business had been working with its advisers to secure further working capital for the business and was actively in the process of talking to a number of interested parties who saw the value of the dwell brand and product , its customer base and its multi - channel proposition .\nthe business has been working with its advisers , including argyll partners and duff & phelps , to secure further working capital for the business and is currently talking to a number of interested parties who see the value of the dwell brand and product , its customer base and its multi - channel proposition ,\nthe company said .\nahmad founded dwell with his family and friends in 2003 and successfully grew it over 9 years , but along with his co - founders was replaced in november last year . he will be stepping back in to run the business as ceo . ahmad comments : \u201cour priority lies with the customers and suppliers who have been let down by the former management . we are working hard to try and resolve the issues , in particular outstanding customer orders . although we are not legally obliged to , we are doing everything we can to find a solution for customers who have lost out . our primary goal is to help customer and suppliers regain their trust in the dwell brand .\nonce upon a time , way back in the 1990s , america was a land of design philistines . dwell and domino didn\u2019t exist . on tv , people didn\u2019t trade spaces , nor did straight guys have queer eyes to help them remake their post - frat - boy apartments . many of us still thought ray eames was a man .\nthe only signal of any change in direction came in november 2012 , when the company\u2019s founders and core management team \u2013 aamir , sean galligan and david garrett \u2013 departed , aamir commenting : \u201cdwell has achieved much over the last two years despite the difficult market conditions , and i am convinced that the brand is well placed for continued growth . \u201d\nmaking modern design more approachable , accessible and affordable to our guests than ever before , modern by dwell magazine will be available at select target stores and on urltoken beginning dec . 27 . prices will range from $ 49 . 99 to $ 399 . 99 for furniture and $ 16 . 99 to $ 99 . 99 for d\u00e9cor , tabletop and accessories .\na spokesperson for dwell said :\nthe business had been working with its advisers , to secure further working capital for the business and was actively in the process of talking to a number of interested parties . however , despite this interest , it did not progress . as a result we have been left with no option but to close the business with immediate effect .\ndwell has stores at lakeside retail park in essex , tottenham court road in london , manchester\u2019s trafford centre , glasgow , balham , bimingham\u2019s fort dunlop and bullring shopping centres , bluewater in kent , bristol , cardiff , cheltenham , guildford , kingston , leeds , manchester , milton keynes town centre and retail park , nottingham , reading , richmond , solihull and westfield shopping centres in west and east london .\n\u201cwe spend a lot of time getting to know our guests , even spending time with them in their own homes , \u201d said mark tritton , executive vice president and chief merchandising officer at target . \u201cmany of our guests have told us they want to add a modern aesthetic into their environment , but they want it to be easy and , just as important , affordable . that\u2019s a challenge we were happy to accept . with our friends at dwell magazine , we\u2019ve created a line that captures modernism beautifully . the collection is a great complement to our current assortment \u2013 it\u2019s stylish , high quality and the prices are great . i know our guests are going to love it . \u201d\nfor inquiries related to this message please contact support . for sales inquiries , please visit urltoken\nif you believe this to be in error , please confirm below that you are not a robot by clicking\ni ' m not a robot\nbelow .\nplease make sure your browser supports javascript and cookies and that you are not blocking them from loading . for more information you can review the terms of service and cookie policy .\nthis site uses cookies . by continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies . learn more and read our policy .\nour a - z of retail companies listed by company name . browse for news and analysis .\nretail week is the most trusted source of business intelligence for the retail industry . subscribe now to enjoy :\nplease note , if you have recently purchased a subscription , it may take a few minutes before your account is updated .\ngain a global perspective on the us and go beyond with curated news and analysis from 600 journalists in 50 + countries covering politics , business , innovation , trends and more .\nmarkets data delayed by at least 15 minutes . \u00a9 the financial times ltd 2018 . ft and \u2018financial times\u2019 are trademarks of the financial times ltd . the financial times and its journalism are subject to a self - regulation regime under the ft editorial code of practice .\nlooking to update your home ? we have stores across the country so you will find contemporary interior inspiration around every corner . our stores have a great selection of our bestselling collections covering all areas of the home . if you\u2019re looking for a new sofa , you\u2019ll find all our fabric swatches in - store allowing you to pick out the right design . in addition you can also take advantage of our complimentary click & collect service in all stores .\nregistered office : the pavilion , 118 southwark street , london se1 0sw . company number : 8586227 . vat registration number : 165 0057 30 .\ncheck out one of the coolest collections of dining tables around . our dining table range comes in a variety of shapes such as square , round , oval or rectangular and come in all sizes in large , medium , small and are suitable for all occasion\ns . for those with limited space but big family events to cater for , we have single sided as well as double sided extending dining tables available in glass , rich wood veneers , smart high gloss or trendy matt finish in a variety of colours . whether you\u2019re looking for something practical and space saving or something just as a style statement our collection of dining tables will offer you a solution .\ntv units used to be just the table that the tv dominated with its bulky size . now they are a stand - alone stylish statement piece sitting proudly beneath your wall mounted tv , hosting the numerous set top boxes we all accumulate and offeri\nng a much needed storage solution . our great range of tv units are available in a wide variety of materials such as high gloss , wood veneers or a combination of gloss and glass and in a wide variety of styles from high tech to slightly retro . choose one that meets your needs - so if you need cupboards and or drawers with or without cable management , large or small we know we have something that more than adequately fit the bill and your pocket !\nthe workhorse of any lounge is the coffee table . the sofa naturally dominates due to its size , the tv demands all the attention but , the coffee table is where you and your well - deserved glass of wine rest in the evening . it\u2019s sometimes a f\nootstool , it holds the magazine you\u2019ve yet to read and now with our range of stylish cool coffee tables it can do even more . our range offers coffee tables that convert with ease into dining tables , are height adjustable to allow use as work surface or rotate and extend to offer you extra surface space . when needed or have handy drawers offering valuable extra storage space . our contemporary range of coffee tables are available in a wide range of materials from solid marble to tempered glass , to smart high gloss in various stylish colours to warm wood veneers . so if you\u2019re looking for a hero . . . .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nthe business , which used to have 23 stores primarily in london and the south east , was left with just five after it was rescued by its founder .\nthe repurposing of dfs warehouses comes as the recently floated company adapts its warehouses and distribution centres to make more efficient online deliveries .\nhowever , mr ahmad believes there still needs to be a mix of online and in - store shopping .\n\u201cfurniture retail needs each channel to play its own part \u2013 customers like to come in and touch and feel sofas but they might place their orders online or through the catalogue , \u201d he said .\nonline shopping accounts for 30pc of sales , catalogues for 20pc while customers visiting bricks and mortar shops still accounts for half of the group\u2019s sales , mr ahmad said .\nthe company ' s facebook page has been flooded with comments by customers saying they have lost money .\ni phoned up this am only to be told that the order i placed on 25th may is null and void ,\nwrote mags mckie .\n\u00a3500 worth of orders deleted from my account ,\ncommented susan lowe barrie .\ni was waiting for 4 chairs to be delivered ,\nsaid margaret jones in another facebook comment .\nphoned customer services today and was told would def not get the order now and should contact bank to claim back payment . was told i could reorder from new company as chairs were in stock .\nhe said in a statement :\nour priority lies with the customers and suppliers who have been let down by the former management . we are working hard to try and resolve the issues , in particular outstanding customer orders .\ncustomers reacted angrily to the tweet .\ni ' ve just been told by customer services that they ' re not honouring deliveries , but i can buy from the new company !\nsaid andrew lansdell on twitter yesterday .\ni ' m only a customer and am \u00a3857 short , what are you going to do about that ?\nasked another customer .\nneri & hu ; ' s atmospheric valextra store is based upon the . . .\ndezeen daily is sent every day and contains all the latest stories from dezeen .\ndezeen weekly is a curated newsletter that is sent every thursday , containing highlights from dezeen . dezeen weekly subscribers will also receive occasional updates about events , competitions and breaking news .\nwe will only use your email address to send you the newsletters you have requested . we will never give your details to anyone else without your consent . you can unsubscribe at any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link at the bottom of every email , or by emailing us at privacy @ urltoken .\nyou can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the link at the bottom of every newsletter .\nof the 23 existing stores , the majority are located in london and the south east of england , with others in birmingham , manchester , bristol , cardiff , leeds , nottingham , solihull , cheltenham and glasgow . it operates a concession at the house of fraser department store in london , which has also closed . the announcement means that around 300 jobs are at risk .\nin a movie filmed at last year ' s clerkenwell design week , producer thorsten van elten told dezeen that online shopping is a\nbetter model\nbecause\nthe rents and rates on the high street are outrageous ,\nbut added that people still love physical stores .\nin 2010 , the company received \u00a35m in funding from key capital partners . the company announced plans to expand to 60 stores and 20 concessions across the uk within five years , and opened a flagship store on tottenham court road . by the end of 2010 the company had 24 stores , including a concession in house of fraser , and had locations across uk including birmingham , cardiff , manchester and glasgow .\nour flex - in magazines are packed with entertaining features and articles . they are relevant , topical , well written and beautifully designed . our community pages showcase local events , music and families days and news to know . they connect communities !\nif you run a business , talk to us about our flexible , highly effective advertising packages .\nrelief came from an unexpected quarter in the form of aamir and his original team who , just two weeks later , finalised a deal to save the brand , five stores and 150 jobs .\nto read this interview , register for free to access the online magazine ( october issue ) here .\nfurniture news is a leading publication for the interiors sector featuring coverage of the latest furniture designers and the furnishings trade in the uk and overseas .\nthis dfs corporate website uses cookies . by continuing to browse you are agreeing to our use of cookies .\ndfs furniture company plc is floated on the london stock exchange with a market capitalisation of c . \u00a3270million , trading from 21 stores\nin june 2010 , this article won the deadline club award for business feature writing . the judges commended writer jeff chu for demonstrating , \u201ca great nose for news along with persistence and dogged analysis . he exhibited the highest standards of journalism by identifying his subject and convincing key players to reveal hidden facts . \u201d\nthe wigan garden spade is a thing of verdant beauty . its hunter - green steel and sunny ash - wood handle evoke the pastoral fantasias of an aspiring gentleman farmer \u2014 a dwarf maple in your yard , perhaps , around the base of which you can , with wigan in hand and wellies on feet , conquer weeds and plant petunias . it\u2019s got history too : smithies have been handcrafting tools at the same lancashire forge since king george iii sat madly on england\u2019s throne . thanks to design within reach , it can be yours for the queenly sum of $ 95 .\nor it could be mine : i now want one , and i don\u2019t have a yard or even a potted plant . it\u2019s that combination of storytelling and compelling design that has propelled dwr from a web - and - catalog - only startup 10 years ago into a major nationwide home - furnishings brand today .\naccording to the genesis story of design within reach , it wasn\u2019t really the people\u2019s fault . we just didn\u2019t know . the finer things in life , which the enlightened residents of europe had come to appreciate over decades of danish - designed , italian - made existence , weren\u2019t available to most of us . they were cloistered in showrooms open exclusively \u201cto the trade\u201d ; only interior designers could give us the golden keys .\nalong came a san francisco - based revolutionary named rob forbes . he decided to seize those keys and share them with all of us \u2026 who had the money . ( the name design within reach was never meant to suggest that we\u2019d all be able to afford the lovely things . ) in 1999 , he launched a low - overhead business featuring an online store , an email newsletter , and a direct - mail catalog . these were more than just sales tools \u2014 they were the three main components of a nationwide introductory course in modernist design . he and his company became educators and tastemakers .\nthe branding was genius and so was the timing . americans were ready to trade up in all aspects of their lives \u2014 from their takeout coffee to their homes to the furnishings inside . dwr rode this wave of consumer spending , splashing onto the stock market in july 2004 . after its first day , the market valued the company at $ 211 million , an optimistic 70 times its 2003 net earnings .\nbefore his ouster , brunner had painted the company\u2019s current woes purely as a product of the economy . but while dwr\u2019s sales did plunge by a quarter in september 2008 , this isn\u2019t a story about the recession or even a simple corporate parable about overlarge appetites . the truth that has emerged from months of conversations with company insiders , former employees , design collaborators past and present , and founder rob forbes \u2014 in his first public comments since breaking his ties with the firm in 2007 \u2014 is that dwr has been a victim of its own unintelligent design . it veered from one ill - advised strategy to another , ranging from a craven knockoff program to a baroque pursuit of brand extensions , including an accessories boutique called tools for living , where you can buy that wigan spade .\n\u201cwe want to make dwr great again , \u201d krevlin says . \u201cwe\u2019re doing everything we can . \u201d for a guide of what not to do , he only has to look back at the company\u2019s recent history . given the depth of its woes , the tool for living that design within reach\u2019s new leadership could really use most is one that it doesn\u2019t yet stock : a huge shovel .\nrob forbes loves creation stories . on a blustery late - summer afternoon in san francisco , we\u2019re still warming up in a cozy soma bar when he learns that gin is my drink of choice . he launches into a spiel about a local distillery called no . 209 . \u201cyou can smell the spices , the juniper , \u201d he says , and insists that i just have to see its \u201camazing\u201d and \u201cbeautiful\u201d stills . i settle for the next - best thing : i order a no . 209 and tonic .\nthe company that forbes built was as much about selling stories as it was about shilling furniture . to you or me , a jens risom lounge chair ( $ 770 ) might be a convenient , even attractive arrangement of wood and fabric ; to forbes , it\u2019s the tale of one man\u2019s inspiration , written in maple and cotton webbing . in the first dwr catalog \u2014 239 , 984 copies were sent out in july 1999 \u2014 \u201cfor every chair , there was the biography connecting the person with the product , \u201d forbes says . \u201cfrom the beginning , our brand equity was the sum total of the people behind it . \u201d\ndwr tapped a wellspring of desire that most people didn\u2019t even know existed . \u201cit woke up the american market to high design , \u201d says shane reilly , ceo of decorati , one of the many online design resources that have popped up in recent years . \u201cit paved the way . \u201d while provenance is ubiquitous today \u2014 we want to know the names of our chefs , our farmers , our font designers \u2014 potential investors questioned forbes\u2019s business model 10 years ago . \u201cthe vcs told me it wasn\u2019t going to work because americans were interested in cheap , cheap , cheap , \u201d he says . \u201cyour only choices at the time were pottery barn \u2014 fashion furniture , seasonal products , and lifestyle \u2014 and crate and barrel , which had a minimal , mediocre furniture selection . good design wasn\u2019t really available . \u201d\neven when a piece was available , you might wait months for it \u2014 under the old model , a sofa wasn\u2019t shipped or even built until you ordered it . one of dwr\u2019s original taglines was \u201cin stock and ready to ship\u201d ; you could be sitting on that new piece in two days if you lived in san francisco , six days on the east coast . \u201cwe played on the desire for immediate gratification , \u201d forbes explains . \u201cif you really love something , you\u2019d rather have it sooner than later . \u201d this inventory - heavy model wasn\u2019t cheap , but by focusing on web and catalog sales , the company kept costs manageable .\nit worked . dwr boosted sales of modern classics by giants from eero saarinen ( 60 - inch marble pedestal table , $ 6 , 683 ) to charles and ray eames ( eames lounge chair and ottoman , $ 3 , 049 to $ 4 , 799 ) . it rapidly grew the market for european brands previously accessible only to the kinds of folks who jetted to milan for the furniture fair . and it brought unexpected success to newer american designers who created original pieces for dwr , including jeffrey bernett ( flight recliner , $ 2 , 800 ) and ted boerner ( theater sofa , $ 3 , 880 ) . \u201cto their greatest credit , they\u2019ve really honored designers , \u201d boerner says . \u201cit\u2019s largely thanks to them that i became a name . \u201d\neven as the economy dipped into recession in 2001 and dwr\u2019s dotcom - era peers died off , the company grew . thanks to its well - designed magazine - like catalogs \u2014 forbes hired the new york firm pentagram to create the dwr logo \u2014 and forbes\u2019s accompanying email newsletter , \u201cdesign notes , \u201d the company won a following even among those who could not yet afford most of its offerings , and acquired the nickname design not quite within reach , a moniker more affectionate than arch .\nbut after forbes stepped back from day - to - day management in 2001 and was replaced as ceo by former eddie bauer chief wayne badovinus , dwr began to chase growth in the run - up to an ipo . it added stores , which it calls \u201cstudios , \u201d rapidly \u2014 from just one in early 2002 to 63 in 2006 \u2014 nearly all in high - rent districts in major cities . \u201cwe got cocky , silly , fat , \u201d says ousted ceo brunner , who as dwr\u2019s real - estate chief oversaw the logistics of expansion . \u201cwhen we went public , the feeling was that we could have a 250 - store business in 10 years . i don\u2019t think there are 250 dwr stores unless you water down and become pottery barn modern . \u201d\nin the spring of 2006 , the board replaced tara poseley , a former gap exec who had succeeded badovinus but lasted only seven months , with brunner , who had retired just two months before . a no - nonsense coal - miner\u2019s son \u2014 as a child , he says , \u201ci was so fussy my dad thought i was gay\u201d \u2014 he speaks bluntly and confidently , frequently alluding to things that obviously smart people allude to , including gnosticism , philip johnson , and maslow\u2019s hierarchy of human needs . ( a mensa plaque sat behind his desk . ) with a textbook poker face atop a portly body , he has the look and the presence of a dad that you never want to disappoint ( or else ) , and his self - assurance seemed perfect for a company in search of a compass . \u201chis message was right : we were on course and we were chugging ahead , \u201d says one ex - dwr staffer .\nhis honeymoon lasted perhaps six months . forbes , who had wanted to depart sooner but remained on the board to provide continuity , says that dwr quickly became \u201cthe ray show . \u201d brunner unleashed a flurry of moves to restructure the company . he ditched dwr\u2019s in - stock - and - ready - to - ship strategy . he ignored some board members\u2019 entreaties to close underperforming studios and even intensified his focus on the stores at the expense of the web site , whose production was outsourced . worried about the strengthening euro , he deemphasized the newer european design that forbes favored , putting a much greater emphasis on better - known but lower - margin classic designs by modernist greats like the eameses . he added pieces inspired by his own likes , including a club chair that the company named the \u201cray , \u201d based on one that brunner saw in a parisian flea market .\nthe company\u2019s finances seemed to improve : 2007 resulted in a revenue peak of $ 194 million and a small profit , and brunner says dwr was showing considerable year - over - year financial progress in 2008 \u2014 until the economic collapse in the third quarter . \u201cwe got hit literally overnight , \u201d he says . sales from the third quarter of 2008 onward have consistently been about 30 % below what they were in previous years .\nbut dwr\u2019s financial reports before the crash reveal that the company was hardly in robust condition . in the second quarter of 2008 , dwr\u2019s same - store sales declined 3 . 2 % and the company posted a net loss of $ 159 , 000 , an improvement from a $ 575 , 000 deficit in the same quarter of 2007 \u2014 but only because dwr recorded a tax benefit of $ 541 , 000 from the previous year\u2019s loss . sales through urltoken fell 3 . 3 % in 2007 , and in the first half of 2008 , they sank 12 . 3 % compared to the first half of 2007 .\nas these challenges accumulated , brunner slowly transformed design within reach . it became a company that looked less and less like the bold startup that revolutionized the design sector and more and more like the plodding retailers \u2014 eddie bauer , gap \u2014 where he\u2019d spent so much of his career .\nthe original design within reach studio sits on san francisco\u2019s tree - lined jackson street , in the shadow of the transamerica pyramid . dwr always tried to put its stores in notable buildings ; this one lives in an elegant , three - story former liquor warehouse that made it through the earthquake and fire of 1906 . the building\u2019s survival inspired local editor and wit charles field to write , \u201cif , as they say , god spanked the town for being over frisky / why did he burn the churches down and save hotaling\u2019s whiskey ? \u201d\nstep through the doors \u2014 which still bear dwr\u2019s old tagline , \u201cthe source for fully licensed classics\u201d \u2014 and the first piece of furniture you\u2019ll see is the dover credenza , a nearly 7 - foot - long american - made piece distinguished by the louvers on its doors . available in veneers of ebony - stained oak or walnut , the credenza costs $ 4 , 000 . what the saleswoman can tell you , if you know to ask , is that until last year , dwr carried an extraordinarily similar credenza \u2014 in form , function , and price \u2014 called the sussex . the dover \u201cis a replacement , \u201d she says . \u201cit\u2019s the same , except sturdier . \u201d\naround the corner from the dover , there\u2019s a wall with a montage of portraits of designers who have worked with dwr ; one of them is terence woodgate , the briton who created the sussex . in september 2008 , he got a call from the sussex\u2019s manufacturer , the spanish company punt mobles , which had just received a letter from dwr canceling a large order . design within reach had swapped it for the dover , telling punt mobles , \u201cthey could not justify the carbon costs of importing from europe , \u201d woodgate recalls . and because the dover differs slightly from the sussex \u2014 its legs , for instance , are slightly thicker and made of aluminum , not steel \u2014 \u201cthey also said it was not a copy . \u201d\n\u201cbut it is , \u201d woodgate insists . \u201cthey\u2019re clutching at straws to justify plagiarizing a design . \u201d dwr\u2019s web site credits the dover to dwr design studio , a fact that infuriates woodgate . \u201ci remember the exact moment i came up with this design , \u201d he says . \u201ci saw this fisherman\u2019s hut that was covered in clapboard \u2014 only the door wasn\u2019t . i thought , what if the door had clapboard on it as well ? that was the inspiration . i wonder if they remember their moment of inspiration . \u201d\nthe replication of the sussex is startling for two reasons . first , the original had long been a dwr star . the company had included it in every single annual report since going public as an example of dwr\u2019s \u201cdesign exclusives\u201d \u2014 products not available anywhere else in the united states that the company believed to be \u201cfuture design icons . \u201d\nsecond , brunner has been a vocal defender of design integrity . two years ago , when the manufacturer emeco won trademark protection for its iconic 1006 navy aluminum chair , which dwr stocks ( $ 415 ) , he hailed the decision in a public statement . \u201cif the creative minds of today and tomorrow do not believe they can protect their ideas and the benefits that provides , they may stop having them , \u201d he wrote . \u201cintellectual property is perhaps the single greatest asset humankind has \u2014 it needs to be nurtured and protected . \u201d\nyet in early 2007 , say three former dwr employees , the company began systematically copying popular pieces such as the sussex . \u201cthe board was screaming for margins to improve , and this was seen as a quick route to do it , \u201d says one , who requested anonymity to avoid breaching a nondisclosure / nondisparagement agreement signed upon departure from dwr . \u201cthere was a running list of the top - selling products , and we scoured that to see if we could source it elsewhere . there was no way they\u2019d touch the classics because there was so much talk of authenticity . \u201d\ndwr focused mostly on popular european - made pieces created by designers well known within industry circles but less so among the general public . board member peter lynch , a charmingly effusive retail executive with little design experience \u2014 \u201cdwr has converted me and educated me , \u201d he says \u2014 gushes that \u201cwe\u2019re getting a lot smarter about how we source product . \u201d midway through an interview in dwr\u2019s upper east side studio in manhattan , he pulled me over to a sectional sofa called the albert ( $ 5 , 700 ) and told me to sit . \u201cisn\u2019t it terrific ? this used to be called the albero , but it\u2019s basically the same sofa . my brother has one , \u201d he says proudly . \u201cit used to be made in italy . now it\u2019s made in america , from american leather . bison ! \u201d ( \u201cit\u2019s not bison , \u201d says a dwr spokeswoman . \u201cit\u2019s just called that . it\u2019s really cow . \u201d )\nat least a dozen of the company\u2019s current offerings are essentially unauthorized reproductions of a foreign design . \u201crather than saying , \u2018let\u2019s come up with something better to replace it , \u2019 they said , \u2018let\u2019s come up with something similar to what people liked , \u2019 \u201d says a former dwr employee . french designer christophe pillet , who didn\u2019t know that dwr was copying his tripod lamp until fast company directed him to the company\u2019s online catalog , says : \u201cthey are pirates and thieves , like the chinese \u2014 except even the chinese are calling me now to ask me to make something original for them . \u201d\nbrunner saw dwr\u2019s strategy as \u201ccompletely legal . we\u2019re not doing anything wrong . \u201d in every case , he said , dwr\u2019s product - development team improved on the original design . in most instances , the tweaks were small and not obviously better . take pillet\u2019s tripod lamp . \u201cwe were inspired by it , \u201d says vp of marketing chris hope . dwr\u2019s version ( also called the tripod ) \u201cdiffuses light differently . we changed some of the mechanics . \u201d\nthe strategy is a disappointing echo of a controversial decision forbes made shortly after design within reach\u2019s birth . he couldn\u2019t get permission from knoll to sell mies van der rohe\u2019s barcelona chair , and so dwr did an \u201cinspired by\u201d piece , to the original specs , called the pavilion . forbes emphasizes that dwr never tried to pass the pavilion off as the mies original , but still squirms and stutters over the decision to sell it . \u201ci didn\u2019t feel that good about it\u2026 . it bugged me \u2026 because \u2026 as a designer \u2026\u201d he trails off and finally continues . \u201cyes , it\u2019s legal to sell those things , but it\u2019s how you go about doing it . we all have our instincts about what you can live with . some people are happy with breast implants and some aren\u2019t . \u201d knoll finally allowed dwr to sell the barcelona chair in 2005 ."]}
{"id": 55348, "summary": [{"text": "the t. marzetti company is the specialty food group of the lancaster colony corporation .", "topic": 0}, {"text": "t. marzetti produces a long list of salad dressings , fruit and vegetable dips , frozen baked goods and specialty brand items .", "topic": 31}, {"text": "headquartered in columbus , ohio , the t. marzetti company was founded by teresa marzetti . ", "topic": 32}], "title": "t . marzetti company", "paragraphs": ["a lancaster colony company all content \u00a9 2017 t . marzetti company . all rights reserved .\nhow did you feel about telling people you worked at t . marzetti company ?\nwhat tips or advice would you give to someone interviewing at t . marzetti company ?\nglassdoor has 29 t . marzetti reviews submitted anonymously by t . marzetti employees . read employee reviews and ratings on glassdoor to decide if t . marzetti is right for you .\ntoday , t . marzetti company , a leading specialty foods company , celebrates its strong brands , outstanding products and innovative culture .\nfounded in columbus , ohio , the t . marzetti company produces specialty foods for restaurants and individuals .\nlancaster colony went public in 1969 , the same year the company entered the specialty foods business with the purchase of the t . marzetti company .\nask a question about working or interviewing at t . marzetti company . our community is ready to answer .\ni worked at t . marzetti full - time ( more than a year )\nprincipal competitors : h . j . heinz company ; kraft foods inc . ; campbell soup company .\ni have been working at t . marzetti full - time ( more than 3 years )\ni have been working at t . marzetti full - time ( more than 8 years )\ni have been working at t . marzetti full - time ( more than a year )\ni have been working at t . marzetti full - time ( more than 5 years )\ncopyright \u00a9 2017 t . marzetti company . all rights reserved . use of this site constitutes acceptance of our terms of use and privacy policy .\nt . marzetti company brings delicious food to the table , superior service to our customers and value to our consumers through product innovation and differentiation .\ncopyright \u00a9 2018 t . marzetti company . all rights reserved . use of this site constitutes acceptance of our terms of use and privacy policy .\ntoday , the t . marzetti company continues to produce marzetti ' s dressings as well as additional food products . among these products are an expanded line of dressings and the cardini ' s , girard ' s , new york , mamma bella , and sister schubert ' s brands of food . lancaster colony corporation purchased the company in 1970 but continues to use the marzetti name today . in 2007 , the t . marzetti company sold more than 200 million dollars in products .\nthe t . marzetti company product family includes many retail and foodservice favorites , like marzetti \u00ae salad dressings and dips , new york bakery \u00ae frozen breads and sister schubert ' s \u00ae homemade rolls . t . marzetti company ' s vision is to bring delicious food to the table , superior service to our customers , and value to our consumers through product innovation and differentiation .\nmid cap growth company seeking talent to fill our capability gaps to ensure our success . . . overall great company !\nthe t . marzetti company product family includes many retail and foodservice favorites , like marzetti \u00ae salad dressings and dips , new york bakery \u00ae frozen breads and sister schubert ' s \u00ae homemade rolls . t . marzetti company ' s vision is to bring delicious food to the table , superior service to our customers , and value to our co nsumers through product innovation and differentiation .\nwhile our roots reach all the way to italy , t . marzetti company is proud to call six states in the united states home . our company currently operates 14 facilities in alabama , california , kentucky , iowa , massachusetts and ohio .\nmarzetti \u00ae salad dressings and dips , new york brand \u00ae bakery texas toast , sister schubert\u2019s \u00ae homemade rolls and flatout \u00ae flatbreads are just a few examples of specialty foods made by lancaster colony , parent of t . marzetti company .\nin 1969 , the marzetti family decided to sell the business . bernie gerlach of lancaster colony was interested . he eventually helped lancaster colony acquire the t . marzetti company . after teresa marzetti ' s death in 1972 , the restaurant was closed forever , but her passion for quality still lives in marzetti ' s many salad dressings and other specialty food products .\nlancaster colony corporation is a manufacturer and marketer of specialty food products for the retail and foodservice markets . lancaster colony is the parent of the well - known and well - established t . marzetti company . top brands include marzetti\u00ae , new york brand\u00ae bakery , sister schubert\u2019s\u00ae and flatout\u00ae .\nwe are the better food company . . . a great place to work !\nt . marzetti became the dominant producer of quality , southern - style frozen baked goods in 2007 when it bought , for approximately $ 20 million , the marshall biscuit company , based in the mobile suburb of saraland , ala .\nstories of the south employees of the marshall\u0092s biscuit company , in saraland , ala .\nyour trust is our top concern , so companies can ' t alter or remove reviews .\nafter teresa marzetti\u2019s death in 1972 , the restaurant closed forever , but her passion for quality still lives in marzetti\u2019s many salad dressings , dips and croutons .\nt . marzetti is a good place to work . free product was distributed to workers occasionally - very nice perk . co - workers were kind and management was supportive .\nmarzetti was a great place to work . i worked their for 14 yrs and met a lot of great people there . there are employee appreciation days , and company luncheons .\nsource : international directory of company histories , vol . 57 . st . james press , 2004 .\nmarzetti prospered . students from nearby the ohio state university helped the first restaurant succeed in its early years . marzetti became known for her various salad dressings , especially her coleslaw and french versions . it is unclear when she began selling the dressings to her customers , but by 1947 , the second floor of the restaurant had become a factory dedicated to producing the dressings for sale in stores across ohio . in 1955 , marzetti opened a production facility for the dressings on indianola avenue in columbus , allowing the t . marzetti company to produce even more dressing .\nif you ' d like to share questions , comments or suggestions about our products or recipes , we ' d love to hear from you . to contact t . marzetti co . \u00ae :\nfor 13 of the nearly 18 years i worked for thet . marzetti company , it was a great family oriented , and work family oriented company to work for until a new ceo was named to elevate the company from a one billion dollar company to a five billion dollar company and started discrediting any persons who had been with the company for more than a decde in lieu of new talent that did not understand our core business and found ways to eliminate anyone who would dare try to maintain a healthy service level as the core changes to the business were being implemented . i understand having a healthy bottom line and growing stock value , i just feel you do to have to lose your car who built the business to move forward into higher growth .\nt . marzetti was a great place to work . i learned a lot about fixed assets and inventory . the month end process was challenging , however , also taught me time management . great place .\nin 2000 , t . marzetti , a packaged food company that is part of the lancaster colony corporation , bought the company for more than $ 40 million . it sells 12 varieties of sister schubert\u2019s products , including an orange yeast roll with bits of orange peel , in outlets nationwide , including wal - mart and sam\u2019s club . patricia and george barnes remain as vice president for research and development and vice president for operations , respectively .\nview the videos below to learn more about important people and events in marzetti ' s history .\nmarzetti toasts the category ,\nfrozen food age , february 2001 , p . 36 .\n\u201cwe didn\u2019t gee and haw together at first , \u201d mrs . barnes recalled of her early tenure with the company , which also sells the new york brand of texas toast and the romanoff brand of caviar . \u201cthey talked about butter - flavored oil and a few other things i wouldn\u2019t have , \u201d she continued . \u201cbut they saw the light . \u201d\nin 1942 the older marzetti restaurant closed and the operation consolidated in the remaining location . the demand for marzetti ' s dressings grew so strong that the upstairs kitchen turned into a small - scale factory . the first product bottled for sale outside the restaurant was marzetti ' s original slaw dressing in 1947 . the person behind the slaw recipe , however , was not teresa marzetti or even of italian heritage , but a young african american woman named katherine hill , whose tenure with the company would last nearly 70 years .\nmarzetti purchases mamma bella foods , a california frozen bread manufacturer and category leader west of denver ; marzetti surpasses leader pepperidge farm in the frozen bread category , capturing 27 . 1 percent of the market .\nthe company has favoritism . seems like the management needs to hire the right skills instead of people they know . they have great employees trying to do the right thing . i hope the company focuses on their culture to fix some of their problems .\nact with integrity : strive to do \u201cthe right thing\u201d at all times , and uphold the values and principles of our company\u2019s heritage .\neveryday , marzetti ' s quality products are found on the dinner tables of millions of consumers , as well as in well - known restaurant chains across the country , a fitting tribute to teresa marzetti ' s pioneering columbus restaurant .\na lot of favoritism among bosses they don ' t respect worker . o pinion although the people who work beside you o . a daily base are wonderful\nwe will start a new place and serve good food . at a profit if we can , at a loss if we must , but we will serve good food .\nwith this short notation on a scrap of paper , teresa marzetti set the tone for the company that bears her name .\nmarzetti\u2019s became a local favorite and grew to become a four star restaurant as well as one of the finest dining experiences in the midwest .\nin 1896 , italian immigrant teresa marzetti arrived in the united states of america . that same year , marzetti established an italian restaurant in columbus , ohio near the ohio state university campus at 10th avenue and north high street . this restaurant closed in 1942 , but another restaurant , which had opened in 1919 , remained in operation until 1940 . in 1940 , the third marzetti restaurant opened cross from the statehouse on broad street . it closed in 1972 , when teresa marzetti died . before opening the original restaurant , marzetti wrote ,\nwe will start a new place and serve good food . at a profit if we can , at a loss if we must , but we will serve good food .\nthere is very poor communication from the management team . some workers who should be terminated will probably never be terminated . marzetti lacks training programs .\n- - - - - - ,\nmarzetti ' s turns 100 ,\ncincinnati post , may 15 , 1996 , p . 12c .\nmy views are just that , mine . i do not feel that my comments on the company will have any bearing . this should not be something that i have to fill out\nvery much a who you know workplace . clicks are very common . if your in one that includes management , your set for life . if someone in management doesn ' t like you , watch out , you ' ll get all the hard orders and jobs and frequently get shafted in some way . and the new pres is all about the bottom dollar . so don ' t expect overtime or any company outing or activities that cost $ if you can deal with all that it ' s a decent place to work with the pay you make .\nit all began in 1896 , when young teresa marzetti arrived in the united states from florence , italy , and started her small italian restaurant in columbus , ohio .\ncanned biscuit and roll dough was invented in the south in 1931 , when lively willoughby of louisville , ky . , at ballard & ballard company , patented the pressurized foil sleeve process that pillsbury later merchandised .\nbe positive : you can make it happen . don\u2019t focus on problems ; focus on opportunities to make things better . every one of us has an important role in creating loyal and satisfied customers and consumers .\nthese products includes many of america ' s favorites , like marzetti \u00ae salad dressings and dips , new york bakery \u00ae frozen breads and sister schubert ' s \u00ae homemade rolls .\nupdate your systems ! working with software from the 90 ' s makes processing work quickly and / or correct . invest in some money and actually have a decent it department . not someone that yells at you for having a computer issue . listen to your employees . don ' t go off what others tell you . their stories may not be the truth as if they maybe helping their friend out to get another coworker in trouble . get rid of the employee ( s ) that have been there so long that don ' t even know how to do their job yet . get rid of the one ( s ) that always call off on the first day of the month just because they don ' t know to work excel or do monthly closing reports . get rid of the employee ( s ) that always con other workers ( such as their friends ) to do their work for them . get rid of the employee ( s ) that can ' t stay caught up in their work having others always helping them get caught up . if after 17 years they can ' t do it . it ' s time to go ! ! don ' t be afraid , fire them ! this cause more work for other team members and stress .\nthe t . marzetti company is proud to showcase the march 2018 relaunch of caesar cardini\u2019s\u00ae dressings and croutons . the packaging has been updated to reflect the brand\u2019s heritage as the original caesar dressing : \u2018where the caesar salad got its name\u2019 . there are also two new amazing caesar dressing offerings \u2013 three cheese caesar and caesar vinaigrette . we\u2019re also excited to feature new offerings for the flatout brand , which include new flavors and a line of 60 calorie wraps . in the coming months there will be exciting news on the girard\u2019s brand of premium dressings . please stop by our booth for more information on all of these brands .\ngo back to what made this company great , family environment , caring about people . your stock is up and your employees are down . rethink your position , big companies like small companies can also fall to social media .\nour rich foodservice heritage dates all the way back to 1896 when italian immigrant teresa marzetti opened her first restaurant in columbus , ohio . she knew then what we still believe today : great tasting food is what patrons remember and come back for . count on marzetti\u00ae foodservice for quality dressings , frozen pasta and breads , along with the innovative ideas to set your menu apart .\nrespect each other : we are all a valuable part of marzetti . it takes all of us to create loyal customers and consumers . respect that , and respect each other\u2019s contributions to our success .\ncontinuous improvement : every one of us can make our workplace and processes better . there is always room for improvement in any process . you are the expert in your area . if you think there is a better way to do something , speak up , let your team know and let your supervisor know . the company is dedicated to the principles of work environment , commitment , integrity and communication . our unified community is directed toward achieving company goals and recognizing the contributions of our associates .\nin 1961 , several small glass and related housewares manufacturing companies combined to form lancaster colony corporation . two years later , the board of directors initiated a strategy to reward shareholders through annual dividend increases and the company has paid consecutive quarterly dividends since 1963 .\nit all began in 1896 when young teresa marzetti and her husband joseph arrived in the united states from florence , italy , and started her small italian restaurant in columbus , ohio . they were working for joseph ' s father , prominent italian real - estate developer , retail merchant and confectioner john marzetti . after the death of john in 1899 and joseph in 1911 , teresa was left to run the restaurant on her own . marzetti ' s became a local favorite especially among the ohio state university students , and grew to become a four star restaurant as well as one of the finest dining experiences in the midwest .\nmr . outlaw tinkered with the formula . he replaced the lard with vegetable shortening . he moved the products to the freezer case . mr . outlaw didn\u2019t have a sister schubert personality to lead the sales charge . but he had good biscuits .\n\u201clibba is a crackerjack cook , \u201d mr . constantine , a fourth - generation mobilian , said of the woman he married in 2003 , \u201cand i\u2019ve learned how , too . but we\u2019re sticking with marshall\u2019s . we can\u2019t do biscuits any better . \u201d\nif you want a well paying job thats fast paced and a over all great job marzetti is the place to apply at . you feel like a part of a team / family here . thats hard to find .\ni need a little more money and something that isn ' t a weekend shift . this is an amazing place to work and i love it . however , the shift and the money is putting a strain on my family as my wife is unable to work right now . i just need something more .\nacquisitions to marzetti helped to fuel the growth of the specialty food group ' s contribution to the lancaster colony ' s balance sheet . in 2000 the retail portion of specialty foods accounted for 22 percent of all revenues , and foodservice sales accounted for another 20 percent . in 2002 those numbers grew to 27 percent and 24 percent , respectively . with the group continuing to develop new branded products and expand on its existing channels of distribution , there was every reason to expect marzetti to enjoy even stronger growth in the foreseeable future .\n\u201cwe keep the dough cooled , to prevent the baking powder from activating , and we don\u2019t beat the dough up , \u201d mr . dueitt said . \u201cwe mix slow . we use a blend of cake flour and bread flour for softness and rise . and we still do lots of the work by hand . \u201d\nwant to know where you can find our delicious dressings , dips , croutons and salad toppings ? choose from the information below and we ' ll show you . depending on your interest , you ' ll find marzetti\u00ae products in the refrigerated produce section or salad dressings aisle .\nmanagement puts pressure on supervisors to perform certain task , but they shackle your hands by limiting your control . they expect you to work so hard ( up to 7 days ) with few compensations outside of your normal salary . if you do your job on time they ask why couldn ' t you do more since you finished on time .\ncustomers particularly enjoyed teresa\u2019s salad dressings and were often seen leaving the restaurant with bottles of their favorites . by 1955 , the dressings had become so renowned that the upstairs of the restaurant became a full - scale factory . thus the marzetti brand of salad dressings found its way into grocery stores throughout ohio .\n\u201ci believe in sister schubert , \u201d ms . jones said of the brand of frozen yeast rolls she serves at chicken - and - dressing - style family dinners that recall her deep south youth . \u201ci was raised to bake , but i don\u2019t feel too guilty about using her yeast rolls . i liked them before i even knew she\u2019s from alabama , like my grandmother . \u201d\n\u201cwe were having some sort of breakfast meeting at the magazine , \u201d she said . \u201ci told judy feagin , in the test kitchen , that i loved the rolls she served . and she said , in this rich , beautiful alabama accent : \u2018you mean to tell me you haven\u2019t met sister yet ? if you like those , you need to make the acquaintance of sister . \u2019 \u201d\ncustomers particularly enjoyed teresa ' s creamy coleslaw and french dressings and were often seen leaving the restaurant with bottles of their freshly made favorites . by 1955 , the dressings had become so renowned that the upstairs of the restaurant became a full - scale factory . thus the marzetti brand of salad dressings found its way into grocery stores throughout ohio .\neach round pan of sister schubert\u2019s rolls comes with a back story . and that story has played well in the press . ( in recent developments , mrs . barnes has financed a foster - care home in gorlovka , ukraine , and written a book , \u201ccast your bread upon the waters , \u201d which she will self - publish this summer . ) but word - of - mouth has spurred much of the company\u2019s growth .\ni worked there for almost 16 years . . . the main reason was the great pay . i was fired because they got all new management and were and still are out to get rid of all the employee that have been there so long . they fired all the supervisor that had been there for more then 30 years and worked hard . it is union there for the employees but the new management is working at getting rid of the union employees . . it ' s very sad to see a company want to get rid of the people that have been there so long working hard and many hours .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nfor inquiries related to this message please contact support . for sales inquiries , please visit urltoken\nif you believe this to be in error , please confirm below that you are not a robot by clicking\ni ' m not a robot\nbelow .\nplease make sure your browser supports javascript and cookies and that you are not blocking them from loading . for more information you can review the terms of service and cookie policy .\nin this summer edition , the specialty food association presents its state of the specialty food industry 2018 research , in collaboration with mintel . this year\u2019s sofi award winning products are also featured along with profiles of on - trend nyc food destinations like urbanspace at 570 lex , brooklyn\u2019s 365 by whole foods , and new york\u2019s first sake brewery .\ncopyright \u00a9 2018 specialty food association , inc . | contact us at : ( 212 ) 482 - 6440\nthe job pays good , not crazy about the hours , but pays good nonetheless . the 12 hour shift gets old really fast . also , most of the people are not bad to work around .\namazing place to work . hard to get off night shift because no one ever leaves . benefits were great and cheap . they actually care about there employees . pizza parties once a month , cookouts for holidays . incentives to go over quota . every last day of the week for your shift you get to take some dressing home .\ni cant begin to explain how difficult it is to stay employed at this place . there ' s a very low lack of leadership and advancement its all politics and the production manager is a complete waste of time\nyou start your day by changing into your uniform . clock in after changing , get your shift handoff with information on what to expect for your shift . usually the department manager nor the supervisors will address anyone unless there has been a problem and then they assign more work for everyone to try and prevent the problem from happening again . production floor is always chaotic because of a lack of communication and leadership . somehow work still gets completed . it is an overall lack of organization that is so frustrating .\ntypically take attendance assign employees to there work areas follow schedule flow . working here is very hot in summer typically we works 6 days a week . the hardest part of the job is avoiding mechanical breakdowns . best part is the associates i work with\nprovided stability for many years now upper management have retired and a new management style is in effect . they have down sized all senior plant management .\nright hand doesnt know what the left hand is doing . one person says something another different . was promised opportunity to switch shifts not . been there going on a year and no opportunity to switch shifts or departments . miserable working conditions ; inoperable safety items such as a suction for the spice dust does not work and hasnt for years according to other employees .\nthey pay you just enough to keep you from leaving . i would recommend this place to most people . if you have good work ethics and insist on doing your job , be prepared to be overworked and singled out . they would rather ask you to do something than try to find the person whose job it really is .\npoor management , low morale , bad union , third shift is nessisary but a huge joke , if you are in the union , which they say is mandatory for all hourly , there is no chance in moving to a differant location and little chance of advancment .\nglassdoor will not work properly unless browser cookie support is enabled . learn how to enable cookies .\nlocation location worldwide us - all cities \u2013 columbus , oh area ( includes hq ) \u2013 cleveland , oh area \u2013 millersburg , oh \u2013 san jose , ca area \u2013 st . louis , mo area\nthere is a clear vision to grow our people , our products and our culture . there\u2019s opportunity everywhere to show your potential and hard work is recognized . if you enjoy tackling challenges and you have a collaborative mindset , your career with grow here .\ngreat benefits . insurance is good . pays well . vacation and or personal time could be better . flexible working hours . very little overtime .\nmanagement in accounting should distribute the workload evenly . too much favoritism to certain employees in the department . if your not part of the click you will be outed . if you make a mistake it ' s almost like you committed a crime . however , if you exceed goals or go above an beyond you get very little recognition compared to making a mistake . has the open concept which is very annoying because you can her others eat , talk , and other distractions . sometimes too much talking goes on and it makes you wonder if they are getting any work done .\nthe people are friendly and respectful of one another . the pay is above average . the products are very high quality and taste good .\ngood pay and benefits . decent amount of paid time off . incentive , attendance and safety bonuses . decent easy jobs . people are usually alright\nnon managers are great folks . pay is fair and benefits are very good compared to previous job .\nsenior managers , president , vice presidents , most directors only care about profit . very disfunctional hr group and operations groups . there is no consistent treatment of employees if your friends or liked by senior managers or above your safe . if not you just meat for the dogs .\nthis will replace the current featured review for targeted profile . are you sure you want to replace it ?\ncopyright \u00a9 2008\u20132018 , glassdoor , inc .\nglassdoor\nand logo are proprietary trademarks of glassdoor , inc .\n1105 schrock road , suite 300 columbus , ohio 43229 u . s . a .\nwholly owned subsidiary of lancaster colony corporation founded : 1896 sales : $ 580 million ( 2002 est . ) naic : 311941 mayonnaise , dressing , and other prepared sauce manufacturing ; 311991 perishable prepared food manufacturing\nthe salad dressing line is bolstered by the acquisition of pfeiffer salad dressings , previously operating as a subsidiary of hunt - wesson foods .\nbardic , allison ,\nohio ' s big dipper ,\ndairy field , june 2001 , p . 1 .\nnew york brand is toast of the town ,\nfrozen food age , february 2002 , p . 52 .\nrosencrans , joyce ,\ndressings made her career ,\ncincinnati post , july 31 , 2002 .\nif you have trouble viewing the captcha ( or form ) , please contact support @ urltoken to register .\n\u00a9 2017 lancaster colony corporation . all rights reserved . | 380 polaris parkway , westerville , ohio 43082\na recent addition to the lancaster colony family of retail food brands , angelic bakehouse \u00ae offers a variety of premium sprouted grain bakery products including sliced bread , dinner rolls , pizza crusts and bread crisps . made from a unique assortment of non - gmo whole grains crafted into a sprouted mash\u2122 , angelic bakehouse \u00ae breads are both nutrient - rich and delicious !\nin 1939 , chef pierre girard created a sophisticated line of salad dressings in san francisco bay . he started with the original french dressing and gradually added varieties . since then , girard ' s \u00ae dressings now come in a whole line of flavors as distinctive as its triangular bottles . look for girard ' s products in the specialty dressing section of your local grocery store .\nurltoken no longer supports internet explorer 9 or earlier . please upgrade your browser .\nfreezer to oven a tray of sister schubert ' s biscuits at r . l . constantine\u0092s home in mobile , ala .\nafter his wife died in 1989 , r . l . constantine , an insurance agent in this gulf coast port town , had to fend for himself .\n\u201cmarshall\u2019s biscuits pretty much saved me during my widower years , \u201d he said one morning , not long after he pulled a browned tin of buttermilk biscuits from his oven . \u201cthose little freezer biscuits , made right here , held me over until i met my new wife . \u201d\nin another corner of the south , shana campbell jones , a 37 - year - old environmental lawyer in norfolk , va . , made a freezer - case confession .\nbuttermilk biscuits and yeast rolls are among the most fetishized of southern foods . like pit - cooked barbecue and skillet - fried chicken , quick breads , served hot from the oven , are defining dishes of the lexicon .\n\u201ca part of the placidity of the south comes from the sense of well - being that follows the heart - and - body - warming consumption of breads fresh from the oven , \u201d marjorie kinnan rawlings wrote in \u201ccross creek cookery\u201d in 1942 . \u201cwe serve cold baker\u2019s bread to our enemies , trusting that they will never impose on our hospitality again . \u201d\ncontrary to what traditionalists might want outlanders to believe , though , freezer - case biscuits and rolls , especially par - baked versions that require no more than a quick brown in a hot oven , have been openly and often passionately adopted by southerners with an elastic concept of what constitutes home cooking .\ntwo favored brands , sister schubert\u2019s and marshall\u2019s , are now made under the watchful eye of the same ohio - based corporation . \u201cin the south , every woman has her own recipe for homemade yeast rolls , \u201d said julia reed , author of \u201cham biscuits , hostess gowns and other southern specialties , \u201d out this month in paperback . \u201ci\u2019m not that much of a masochist , \u201d said ms . reed , a greenville , miss . , native , whose party repertory includes tenderloin - stuffed sister schubert\u2019s rolls .\na cold look at history reveals that the region\u2019s devotion to biscuits and rolls owes a substantial debt to the southerners who conceived , sold and profited from a succession of modern conceits .\ntoday , canned biscuits and rolls remain , for many cooks , untenable cheats . ( jerry clower , a mississippi comedian , called them \u201cwhop biscuits , \u201d a derisive reference to the sound made when a can is whacked against the edge of a kitchen counter . )\nand fast - food biscuits , popularized in the 1970s by hardee\u2019s , a chain founded in greenville , n . c . , are more often consumed on the road than in the home .\nbut par - baked frozen rolls and biscuits , made with care and integrity , have won over a wide spectrum of cooks .\ndonna florio , a senior writer with southern living in birmingham , ala . , said that the first time she tasted sister schubert\u2019s rolls she thought they were homemade .\nin 1989 , patricia barnes , known since childhood as sister , baked 20 pans of rolls for a frozen - foods fair to benefit st . mark\u2019s episcopal church in her southern alabama hometown of troy . ( at the time , mrs . barnes was known to parishioners by her first husband\u2019s surname , schubert ; she has since remarried and taken the last name of her current husband , george barnes . )\nmrs . barnes , now 57 , got everything right . she used her grandmother\u2019s recipe . she dipped her parker house - style yeast rolls in real butter . she baked her rolls until done , but not fully browned , and packaged them in round tins . she quickly sold out .\nfor the 1991 fair , she baked 300 tins . to meet that first big order , she jury - rigged a dough - proofing room by commandeering one of the church\u2019s sunday school classrooms and outfitting it with a space heater . by 1993 , she was employing 20 people at a makeshift bakery in what had been her father\u2019s furniture warehouse .\n\u201ci tried to be a truett cathy kind of employer , \u201d mrs . barnes said , referring to the founder of the fast - food chain chick - fil - a , who , in accord with his christian religious beliefs , decided not to open his stores on sunday . \u201cbut we just had too many orders . so i told the ladies they could have church at work . \u201d\nfrom the new york times . you may opt - out at any time .\nyou agree to receive occasional updates and special offers for the new york times ' s products and services .\n\u201cthey sang gospel as they worked , \u201d mrs . barnes recalled on a recent drive west from troy to the 87 , 000 - square - foot plant she eventually built in luverne , ala . , at the prow of an industrial park , behind the shed where the crenshaw county shrine club stages its annual peanut boil . \u201cand they kept that up until a few years ago , when the safety regulations said everybody needed to wear earplugs . \u201d\n( also in the game are mary b\u2019s , a division of j & j snack foods of pennsauken , n . j . , and , on the high end , callie\u2019s charleston biscuits , a south carolina specialty baker . )\ncompared with sister schubert\u2019s , marshall\u2019s is venerable . its deep roots in mobile date back to 1924 , when john marshall opened the first in what would become a five - unit chain of electrik maid bake shops .\nthe specialty of the day at the coffee shop and bakery was lard - rich , buttermilk biscuits , split , toasted with butter and served in a bowl . ( natives of mobile still favor toasted marshall\u2019s biscuits , although they have developed other adaptations , including canap\u00e9s made by scooping out the crumb and stuffing biscuits with deviled crab . )\nby 1960 , mr . marshall had set aside the retail end of his business and begun wholesaling tins of refrigerated par - baked biscuits . he won allegiances across the deep south , but distribution was a problem . marshall\u2019s was in bankruptcy in 1985 when robbie outlaw \u2014 scion of the mobile family that grew the morrison\u2019s cafeteria chain to national prominence \u2014 purchased it .\npatricia barnes founded sister schubert ' s , which makes par - baked rolls .\n\u201cflour , salt , baking power , shortening and buttermilk \u2014 that\u2019s it , \u201d kent dueitt , who has been mixing dough for marshall\u2019s since 1977 , said one recent morning . as he spoke , a long , unbroken sheet of dove - white , biscuit - thick dough moved down an assembly line , bound for a hexagonal die cutter and , eventually , a bank of convection ovens .\nthe scene in saraland \u2014 air feathered with flour , rectangular tin pans rattling in the foreground , walk - in convection ovens humming in the background \u2014 appears typical for the sort of plant that cranks out more than 500 , 000 biscuits a week .\nso do the scenes at other sister schubert\u2019s plants in luverne and horse cave , ky . but the plants also rely upon the hand work associated with home cooking .\nstacking buttermilk biscuits at the marshall\u2019s plant one recent morning , 4 to a row , 12 to a pan , petra djurdjevic could have been moving dough from a biscuit board to a baking sheet in her own kitchen .\nsouthern shoppers , it seems , like to know that someone has laid hands on their buttermilk biscuits and yeast rolls . but many prefer that those hands belong to someone else .\na picture caption last wednesday with an article about the popularity of commercial frozen biscuits in the south misidentified the brand shown at r . l . constantine\u2019s home in mobile , ala . they were sister schubert\u2019s , not marshall\u2019s .\nwe\u2019re interested in your feedback on this page . tell us what you think .\naccessibility concerns ? email us at accessibility @ urltoken . we would love to hear from you .\nif you are inquiring about a specific product , please include the upc bar code . what ' s a upc bar code ?\nto speak to our consumer services department , call 1 - 800 - 999 - 1835 between the hours of 8 am and 5 pm est monday through friday .\nplease have product available when calling , if possible . the consumer services team member will need the bar code and best by date information to best assist you with your question .\nsend us an email by using the form below . we ' ll get back to you as soon as possible .\nthis information is vital to providing the best customer service possible . if you cannot provide this information , it may take longer to serve you .\nnewsletter : stay on top of new recipes , articles and special features from urltoken each month .\nwe bring delicious food to the table , superior service to our customers , and value to our consumers through product innovation and differentiation .\nbe perceptive : see your work through your customers\u2019 and consumers\u2019 eyes . before anything leaves your hands , ask yourself \u201cif i were the customer or consumer , would i feel good about receiving this ? \u201d\nwork safely : take responsibility for your personal safety and watch out for the safety of others . follow safe work practices and policies . be part of creating and sustaining an environment where no one gets hurt .\nwinning is just the beginning : we must bring delicious food to the table and deliver superior service and value at all times . winning a new customer or consumer is just the beginning ; every associate plays an important role in making them loyal , long term .\nbe accountable : stand behind what you do . remember we are each other\u2019s customer too . we depend on each other to provide great service to ourselves and ultimately to the end customer . when we all pull our share , together we win .\ncommunicate , communicate , communicate : communicate in every direction\u2014to the people you work with , to your supervisor , to people who report to you\u2014the more you keep talking , the more you\u2019ll find ways to work as a team . we win as a team .\nlancaster colony is known for its branded and private - label products for the retail and foodservice channels . visit urltoken for more information .\ngirard ' s\u00ae is a sophisticated line of salad dressings created in san francisco by chef pierre girard . he started with a french dressing recipe and gradually added varieties . since then , girard\u2019s has come to offer a whole line of flavors as distinctive as its triangular bottles . look for girard\u2019s in the specialty dressing section of your local grocery store ."]}
{"id": 55354, "summary": [{"text": "pierre r lamond ( born 1930 ) is a venture capitalist in silicon valley , who has specialised in semiconductors , systems and cleantech .", "topic": 8}, {"text": "he was a partner at sequoia capital based in menlo park , california from 1981 until he left to join vinod khosla 's khosla ventures as general partner in march 2009 .", "topic": 18}, {"text": "he left khosla ventures in 2013 and joined eclipse ventures as a partner in 2014", "topic": 18}], "title": "pierre lamond", "paragraphs": ["pierre lamond is a member of the eclipse investment team . prior to that , pierre worked with formation 8 , khosla ventures and sequoia capital .\nin addition to making angel investments , pierre is an advisor to formation 8 .\npierre lamond , a silicon valley veteran , was planning to retire from sequoia capital this year . instead , mr . lamond , 78 , has decided to join khosla ventures , the venture firm founded by vinod khosla .\nit\u2019s been known for some time that sequoia capital\u2019s partner mark kvamme is married to the daughter of sequoia partner pierre lamond . no big deal , right ?\npierre lamond , an icon in the silicon valley world of venture capital , has joined khosla ventures , the venture firm run by another highly respected venture capitalist vinod khosla .\nnow it emerges that , through reporting of pe week\u2019s alex haislip ( sorry the full version is subscription only ) , that david lamond , son of pierre ( pierre pictured here ) , is an investor at hedge fund artis capital . another family connection , and again , who cares ?\npierre is a native of france . he graduated with a bsee and ms in physics from toulouse university .\npierre lamond is a pioneer of the semiconductor industry . he started his career in 1957 as an engineer at transitron electronics before joining dr . gordon e . moore\u2019s r & d team at fairchild semiconductor . while at fairchild , pierre oversaw the development of advanced high - frequency transistors and the first generation of digital integrated circuits .\narthur conan doyle : a memoir by rev . john lamond ( john murray , 1931 )\n\u201cthis is not a lightweight commitment on pierre\u2019s side , \u201d yu told me by phone . \u201che will come into the office , mentor partners and entrepreneurs and advise on investments\u2026 we wanted to have as much of pierre as we could . \u201d\nadvisor , investor pierre lamond is a pioneer of the semiconductor industry . he started his career in 1957 as an engineer at transitron electronics before joining dr . gordon e . moore\u2019s r & d ; team at fairchild semiconductor .\nthat company , called soladigm , uses semiconductor processes to make the glass . lamond\nwas a founder of national semiconductor ,\nkhosla notes . he added :\npierre is a very technical person . we ' re doing a lot of that kind of stuff .\npierre left fairchild in 1967 to cofound the national semiconductor corporation ( nsm ) , where he was vice president and general manager , integrated circuits . following ceo roles at coherent radiation and advent , pierre returned to national semiconductor in 1977 to assume the role of chief technology officer and vp , general manager of advanced products .\nafter leaving khosla ventures after its last fund , silicon valley icon pierre lamond has resurfaced in a new role . the veteran venture capitalist has taken an advisory position at formation 8 , the three - year - old venture firm founded by joe lonsdale , jim kim and brian koo .\nlamond is a pioneer of the semiconductor industry . he started his career as an engineer at transitron electronics before joining dr .\npierre spent three years as a general partner at khosla ventures serving on the boards of skybox imaging ( google ) , cogenra , seeo , avogy , seamicro ( amd ) and heartvista . pierre was one of the founding members of eclipse and currently works with : kindred , flex logix , diassess , cerebras , and light .\nof course , the public coffers can only profit if a firm like sequoia does well , and sequoia did do well ( in contrast to most venture firms , which aren\u2019t doing so well ) . but it\u2019s important that the public be aware if its investments in venture firms are riddled with favoritism , especially if firms aren\u2019t doing well . pierre lamond reportedly lost $ 250 , 000 from his personal investment in the cks group , an ad agency , which was run by mark kvamme ( pictured here ) in the late 1990s . it was also a time when lamond\u2019s firm was taking money from uc . even then , lamond\u2019s son , david , was partaking of lamond\u2019s investments .\n, the leading developer of reconfigurable rtl ip cores and software , today announced that it has appointed industry - veteran and eclipse ventures general partner pierre lamond to its board of directors , effective immediately . lamond joins the growing list of well - known executives at flex logix , a fast - growing silicon valley start - up that has developed an innovative reconfigurable rtl platform that will change the way chips are designed today and in the future .\nin 1981 , pierre joined sequoia capital as a general partner , where he played a pivotal role in the expansion of the semiconductor , systems , and software portfolios . while at sequoia , pierre was chairman of the board at cypress semiconductor ( cy ) , microchip semiconductor , vitesse semiconductor , open - silicon inc . , redback networks , verisity , and plumtree . he was also a director at mellanox technologies and xoom . pierre ran , on a temporary basis , engineering departments at cisco systems ( csco ) and c - cube .\nlamond , who was a founder of the early chip company national semiconductor , was last year planning to retire from sequoia . instead , he says he was lured away from that idea through conversations with khosla , who impressed lamond with his focus on funding bold , scientific companies .\npierre spent three years as a general partner at khosla ventures serving on the boards of skybox imaging ( google ) , cogenra , seeo , avogy , seamicro ( amd ) and heartvista .\nlamond , in an interview with forbes , said he started talking to his sequoia partners about retiring about a year ago . but he began discussions with khosla ventures founder vinod khosla , a brainy sun microsystems co - founder whom lamond said he has known for 20 years , late last year .\nangela joined stanford from khosla ventures where she worked on pierre lamond\u2019s team , working closely with both the wider investment team and portfolio companies . angela began her career as a marketing strategist for mccann worldgroup where she conducted market and consumer research for brands such as microsoft , hp , cathay pacific , and the boys and girls club of america .\nin 1981 , pierre joined sequoia capital as a general partner , serving as chairman of the board at cypress semiconductor ( cy ) , microchip semiconductor , vitesse semiconductor , open - silicon inc . , redback networks , verisity , and plumtree . pierre spent three years as a general partner at khosla ventures serving on the boards of skybox imaging ( google ) , cogenra , seeo , avogy , seamicro ( amd ) and heartvista .\nnow , one sequoia partner has decided to look for good times elsewhere , too . incredibly , that partner is 78 - year - old pierre r . lamond , a silicon valley legend who has been at the menlo park , calif . - based firm since 1981 . starting in april , he will begin a new job just across the street with a competitor , khosla ventures .\nalthough we invest anywhere from $ 50 , 000 for a seed investment to $ 10 million , we are not bankers , nor do we hire people who are bankers ,\nsays partner pierre lamond .\nall our people have at least a half - dozen years of experience as engineers or marketers . we are not passive investors . we don ' t just lend money .\nyu first got to know lamond after joining youtube as cfo , where the veteran vc was advising the young team prior to their sale to youtube . they worked together again when yu joined sequoia and later when he found himself also at khosla ventures . kim would also work with lamond at khosla ventures before moving on to found formation 8 .\nprior to joining sequoia capital , pierre cofounded national semiconductor in 1967 where he held the position of cto and vp advanced products division . from 1962 to 1967 he was with fairchild semiconductor as vp & gm , integrated circuits division .\na few months ago , however , it became clear lamond had left khosla ventures after he was not listed on a regulatory filing related to the firm\u2019s newest fund , and his bio disappeared from the venture firm\u2019s website . at that time , lamond told fortune that he wasn\u2019t retired , and that he might become an adviser to one or two firms .\nso when they heard that lamond was leaving khosla ventures , he and yu reached out to see if their mentor would be interested in joining formation 8 . lamond didn\u2019t want the full responsibilities of a partner , but agreed to be heavily involved in the firm . and as part of his advisory role , he\u2019ll be allowed to invest along with formation 8 whenever they choose to back a company .\nin march 2009 , his fund was joined by pierre lamond as a general partner , following which they completed fundraising for two new funds to invest in clean - tech and information technology start - ups . they had secured a total of $ 1 billion worth investor commitments which included $ 750 million to invest in traditional early stage and growth stage companies , and $ 250 million for their second fund \u2013 khosla seed , to focus on investing in higher - risk opportunities .\nmr . lamond recognized his own investment philosophy in mr . khosla\u2019s retro approach , he said . \u201ckhosla ventures is going back to the source , to the way venture capital used to be done , \u201d mr . lamond said . \u201ca focus on growing companies from scratch is what venture capital is all about \u2014 not just because this is exciting , but it is also the way to make money . \u201d\nlamond , 78 , is renowned in valley circles as one of the hardest working venture capitalists , but he also prefers to work behind the scenes , and so doesn\u2019t have the same public profile of other big - name venture capitalists , such as khosla or john doerr , of kleiner perkins caufield & byers . ( picture at left top shows lamond in 1967 ; at left bottom is a more current picture . )\nlamond will stay on the boards of the three sequoia portfolio companies : luxim , which makes energy - efficient lighting ; santur , a tunable laser company and achates power , which is making a fuel - efficient diesel engine .\nlamond has been in tech for more than five decades , getting his start in the then - nascent semiconductor business . he held positions in fairchild semiconductor and its spinoff national semiconductor before entering venture investing in the early 1980s .\nkhosla told forbes that lamond\nadds a lot of great experience to our team .\nhe said lamond recently became increasingly interested in some deals that khosla ventures was pursuing - - deals khosla described as involving\nbig technology breakthroughs\nin areas such as lighting , bioplastics and biofuels . khosla ventures even has funded a start - up making newfangled window glass that can block light in the summer but let it through in the winter , he noted .\nlamond said when he informed his sequoia partners about his decision ,\nthey were very courteous and very pleasant and wished me good luck .\nit is highly unusual for senior vcs to defect to other firms , partly because of the complicated economics of taking stakes in illiquid start - ups - - and dealing with those interests after a partner leaves a firm . khosla said lamond had intended to retire , so sequoia was not counting on his sticking around .\nat formation 8 , lamond says he will work to mentor the founding partners and entrepreneurs they invest in . he plans to sit in on board meetings of portfolio companies and offer advice when he can , as well as advising formation 8 founders when they are deciding whether or not to make an investment in specific companies . lamond also hopes to help out with recruiting , especially as the firm is looking to bring on another investment professional to join the team .\n\u201cthat\u2019s what pierre is uniquely equipped to do , because he has run operations and founded a company , \u201d he said . \u201che understands what entrepreneurs are dealing with , can help them with technical problems and engage at a level that an m . b . a . can\u2019t , \u201d mr . khosla said .\n\u201cwhen i think about someone with pierre\u2019s proven track record , his value - add and legendary reputation\u2026 he had his choice to be an advisor or mentor at any company and any firm in the valley . having him on board is another validation of what we\u2019re doing [ at formation 8 ] , \u201d yu said .\nlamond told the new york times that he will not focus on one specific sector but that he is interested in companies that deal with energy storage , lithium - ion batteries , water purification and conservation , carbon dioxide and the transport of electricity . this fits nicely with khosla ventures , because that firm has focused heavily on clean - tech investments . lamond has already invested in a khosla portfolio company , the lithium - ion battery start - up seeo , as an angel investor .\nfor kim , the experience he brings will be invaluable to formation 8 . even before the advisory role was official , kim says he would reach out to lamond whenever he would get stuck or need advice while working to build the firm .\nthe move also comes at a time when khosla is trying to raise its first fund from institutional investors , and so lamond is likely to help with that effort . until now khosla has relied on most of his own money to fund companies the firm has supported .\nurltoken ' s experience is an unusual one . as lamond points out , sequoia prefers companies entering into markets that are growing very fast or don ' t exist yet .\ntypically our style of investment is to invest early ,\nsays lamond .\nfirst , we try to identify potentially profitable sectors of the market before everyone else does . at that point , we can get involved in the seed and first financing rounds , become active at the board level and participate in establishing strategy and start recruiting a management team .\n, co - founder and ceo of flex logix .\nwe look forward to having his contributions at flex logix . this is an exciting time in our company ' s history as we embark on our next phase of mainstream commercialization . pierre ' s experience and industry connections will be key as we execute on the aggressive business plan we have in place .\nlast , it scrutinizes the management .\nwe look for a management that drives itself very hard ,\nsays lamond .\nwe don ' t want to drive them or be micromanagers . but we are tough taskmasters and want to be associated with a winning team .\nmr . lamond will stay on the boards of the three sequoia portfolio companies he is actively involved with , he said . they are luxim , which makes energy - efficient lighting ; santur , a tunable laser company and achates power , which is making a fuel - efficient diesel engine .\nfrankly , it was time for me to move on ,\nsaid lamond , who will be a senior partner with khosla , a five - year - old firm that invests in traditional high tech but mainly in energy - related companies .\nsometimes people stick around too long .\ntechnical experience - - particularly for a firm that invests heavily in semiconductor , chip , networking and internet companies - - is crucial , says lamond , who before becoming a partner at sequoia in 1981 was himself a founder and technical director of national semiconductor nsm and general manager of fairchild ' s integrated circuit division .\n\u201ckhosla ventures is going back to the source , to the way venture capital used to be done , \u201d lamond told the new york times . \u201ca focus on growing companies from scratch is what venture capital is all about \u2014 not just because this is exciting , but it is also the way to make money . \u201d\nkhosla has funded companies like soladigm , which makes window glass that can block light in the summer but let it through in the winter , notes forbes , which also has a good story about the transition . soladigm uses semiconductor processes to make the glass , something that lamond can bring value to , based on his experience .\nlamond joined sequoia capital in 1981 and led investments in a number of its semiconductor and infrastructure companies , including cypress semiconductor , microchip semiconductor , vitesse semiconductor , and redback networks . in 2009 he joined khosla ventures as part of its kv iii fund , where he was interested in backing cleantech and research - heavy industrial startups .\n\u201ci was really looking at phasing out , but an opportunity like this comes and i thought it was worthwhile , \u201d said mr . lamond , who was a founder of national semiconductor and an executive at fairchild , advent and coherent . \u201cyou\u2019re as old as you think you are , and i don\u2019t feel that i\u2019m 78 . \u201d\nchips & technologies and weitek have avoided direct fabrication of chips , farming out their production to japanese and american companies that have excess fab space . but other startups , like cypress , performance semiconductor , and integrated device technology , have created some of the most advanced fabs in the industry . lamond\u2019s cypress\u2014attacked by sanders\u2014has decisively swept by the\nasked why he did not stay at sequoia if he wanted to keep working , lamond said he was\nvery excited\nby khosla ' s penchant for investing\nin some very advanced , very risky , research - oriented start - ups .\nat sequoia ,\ni thought it was time for me to phase out .\nhe also exudes the stern demeanor exuded by sequoia capital partners , such as co - founder don valentine . the firm is famous for shying away from media attention . it was lamond , for example , who would attend the early board meetings at video - sharing company youtube , and put pressure on the youtube founders , asking them each time how their traffic was coming along . youtube co - founder steve chen once told me it was lamond\u2019s stern questioning \u2014 especially whenever traffic tapered off \u2014 that kept the founders on the edge of their seats during board meetings , frightening them so much so that they\u2019d do anything they could to make sure traffic kept growing every month .\nat sequoia , where he has been a partner for 27 years , mr . lamond focused on semiconductor , systems and software start - ups . khosla ventures , which mr . khosla founded in 2004 , has made a name for itself investing in clean technology and also invests in information technology start - ups . mr . lamond said he will not focus on one specific sector but that he is interested in companies that deal with energy storage , lithium - ion batteries , water purification and conservation , carbon dioxide and the transport of electricity . he has already invested in a khosla portfolio company , the lithium - ion battery start - up seeo , as an angel investor .\nthe first post - mortem biographies were written by the swedish viktor olsson in 1930 : sir arthur conan doyle : liv och minnen , and by conan doyle ' s friend john lamond in 1931 : arthur conan doyle : a memoir . since then , not least than 23 full biographies have been written and others about parts of his life .\nin a memorable encounter at a dataquest conference , jerry sanders , chairman of advanced micro devices , confronted pierre lamond , once a leading figure at national semiconductor and now a leading venture capitalist . \u201cyou took my best guys to cypress , \u201d sanders charged , \u201cand they made 3 million last year on 14 million in sales . fast static rams . big deal . static rams are not exactly a major innovation . [ intel introduced them in 1972 . ] but so far , so good . the problem is what they\u2019ll do next . they succeed by being focused . but all these small firms want to get big , and that means unfocused . after the first 50 million , believe me , it gets much harder . you can\u2019t fill large fabs with niche products . so far these companies have just ripped off the big firms without contributing anything significant . \u201d 1\naccording to yu , having lamond\u2019s experience and help is not just a value - add for partners and portfolio companies , but also serves as a bit of validation for the firm\u2019s early success . while just a few years old , its first fund has already seen a couple of exits with oculus and relateiq , and it expects to see many more as time goes on .\nlamond tried to laugh off the complaints of sanders and others as merely the maundering of old men who want the world to stop turning as soon as they get on top . that\u2019s an understandable response from today\u2019s young entrepreneurs . but amid the late 1980s carnage in microchips , with the japanese sweeping ahead in some measures of market share , the easy answers beg the question .\n\u201ci\u2019m what you might call a consigliere , \u201d lamond told me by phone . he said he didn\u2019t have a specific charter at formation 8 , but will provide guidance whenever and wherever he can . \u201cwhen you think about the venture business\u2026 you don\u2019t learn that in business school . you need to go through an apprenticeship and the guys at formation 8 know that , \u201d he said .\ntom and justin \u2013 your comments are so unjustified and undeserved . do you two really \u201cknow yourselves\u201d more than this pierre just because he happens to be good at his job and is solicited to build a great organization based on his experience ? his life\u2019s work is infinitely more important than either of you two\u2019s existence as far as providing resources and opportunity to build companies that offer livelihood to so many people . don\u2019t be philosophically cynical and judging of other people\u2019s desire to do something . in short , get a life .\nflex logix has the unique combination of technology , talent , value proposition , and business model to build a multi - billion dollar market cap business ,\nsaid lamond .\nnow , just nine months after our initial investment , we see the company making incredible progress in both engineering and customer acquisition . i ' m excited to have the opportunity to work with geoff and the team .\nsequoia made a killing off its investment into video site , youtube when it was sold to google for $ 1 . 6 billion , and eyebrows were raised when it emerged that the obscure artis capital had also been in on the investment . who were these guys ? one of its partners has since bought the $ 20 million tiburon estate of andre agassi . is it a coincidence that david lamond , who has been with artis since at least 2005 appears to have been among the few to benefit from the youtube investment ? and is it a coincidence that since that time , artis has landed as an investor alongside sequoia in a surprising number of deals , from aruba in sept . 05 , to open silicon in oct . 05 and adbrite in february , to name just a few ?\nin october , venture capital concern sequoia capital gathered the ceos of its portfolio companies to warn them about the coming economic meltdown - - and to scare them into slashing costs . the first slide in sequoia ' s presentation at the special meeting was headlined\nrip : good times .\nthe implication ? not all the start - ups would make it .\nthat all could be interpreted as a backhanded swipe at what most other vc firms - - including sequoia - - are doing these days . khosla , however , called sequoia one of the\ngreat firms in venture capital\nand noted that his firm invests alongside sequoia frequently .\nbut , overall , most vcs are investing in\nincremental stuff ,\nkhosla said , such as new social networking sites , and not backing fundamentally risky technologies .\nthe venture industry has lost its ability to create a genentech or a sun or a compaq\ntoday .\nsequoia has started putting cash into\nclean\ntechnology deals but is better known recently for backing web companies . it had a big win when google scooped up online video site youtube for $ 1 . 6 billion . but the jury ' s still out on many of sequoia ' s other , more narrowly focused internet plays , including online messaging site meebo ,\nwidget\ncompany rockyou and web real estate site trulia .\nclean technology , of course , is unproven , too . there have been only a handful of blockbuster\nexits\n- - meaning initial public offerings or big merger and acquisition deals - - involving clean - tech companies . even khosla acknowledged that his firm had to write off two early investments in corn ethanol companies . the market tanked after corn prices rose , making corn - based ethanol less price competitive with traditional fuels .\nmeanwhile , khosla ventures is ramping up its operations . though many vc firms are making fewer investments and finding it tougher to raise money in today ' s depressed environment , the firm is raising a new fund worth as much as $ 1 billion and intends to hire more general partners .\nkhosla declined to comment on any fundraising his firm might be doing . last month , however , calpers , the giant california public employee retirement fund , reported it had committed $ 200 million to a new\nkhosla ventures expansion fund .\nin a document released in conjunction with calpers ' february investment committee meeting , the pension fund said that the new khosla fund was\ntargeting a size of $ 1 billion\nand that calpers would be the fund ' s anchor investor . it is unclear when the new khosla fund might close or how successful khosla ventures has been in drumming up cash from other investors . many big pension funds , endowments and charities are facing liquidity problems and have little extra cash for new venture capital commitments .\ncalpers said the new fund marks the first time khosla ventures has sought third - party capital . indeed , until now , khosla ' s firm has made investments mainly with khosla ' s own family money . after sun , he made a fortune working as a vc at kleiner perkins caufield & byers during the 1990s telecoms boom . currently , khosla makes many investments alongside kleiner - - a model , presumably , khosla ventures hopes to continue with sequoia .\nthe ai event of the year for growth marketers . aug . 21 - 22\nthe best in ai . an invite - only executive event . oct . 22 - 23\nsequoia capital is silicon valley\u2019s most respected venture capital firm , having made money from backing yahoo , google , youtube and many others .\nagain , no big deal , unless of course investors in sequoia\u2019s fund begin to argue that their stakes in companies like youtube are being artificially reduced because sequoia is letting in artis simply for family reasons . we should caution that we know very few facts about the relationships . we contacted both sequoia and artis for comment . however , another common thread is that both firms are obsessively secretive . sequoia did not respond . coo john milani of artis , when contacted , told venturebeat : \u201cwe don\u2019t comment on employees or our investments . \u201d\nsequoia took public money from the university of california for decades . while working for the mercury news , we engaged in talks with sequoia and other firms in an effort to obtain their financial performance , which we thought the public investors a right to access , especially given the downturn in the economy and in venture capital . uc , calpers and many other public - backed institutions had invested in vc firms , and almost nothing was known about the money - losing investments the vcs had made . notably , sequoia initially agreed to release its basic data , the so - called internal rate of return , in exchange for an agreement that we not request other , more detailed information about the fund . two days later , sequoia reneged on that agreement , and decided to boot the university of california as an investor for its initial decision to reveal sequoia\u2019s financial performance to the public .\npe week\u2019s haislip points out that there is no evidence ( yet ) that sequoia\u2019s partners invested in artis \u2014 which would be of concern for sequoia\u2019s remaining investors . to repeat , we don\u2019t know the full facts on this , but it is a significant reminder that family and relationship ties do matter at a time when many tend to think \u2014 quite naively \u2014 that meritocracy alone rules in a place like silicon valley .\nchad hurley , steve chen and hundreds of the videos that helped turn youtube into a sensation .\nlet ' s say you ' re in your 20s and you start your first internet company . let ' s say 21 months later you sell it for $ 1 . 65 billion . what happens next ?\nat first , not much . some of the money is tied up in escrow , and the traditions of modesty in silicon valley require a period of restraint before you spend in the big , life - changing way that your wealth will permit .\nstill , the world wants to talk to you . japanese television , argentine newspapers , a bunch of french journalists and what seems like every news outlet in the u . s . friends you haven ' t heard from in a long time send e - mails . hey , how ' s it going ? long time no see ! btw i have this great business idea . . .\nand so even though you ' ve just left a photo shoot with an imperious , name - dropping l . a . photographer and ride to the airport in a jet - black escalade , when you arrive at lax , you have to stand in the united economy line because you ' re still flying coach . having removed your shoes to get through security - - an indignity you ' ll never again endure if one day you spend an inconsequential few million on a jet - - you walk past a newsstand to see your company on the cover of wired and gq .\noh , and have you seen fortune ? . . . yeah , we ' re in there too .\nand there they are : steve chen , 28 , and chad hurley , 29 , two of the three founders of youtube ( the other , jawed karim , went to grad school last year ) , a couple of boy - men looking out from a magazine and up at themselves in real life . then they board the plane , steve way in the back and chad closer to the front after paying an extra $ 24 for an\neconomy plus\nseat .\nsuch is life these days for chad and steve - - and because they are still young enough to get the occasional pimple , i don ' t mind calling them chad and steve . they are premoguls , near magnates . they foreshadow but don ' t quite yet embody the wealth and power that accompany their role as the new demiurges of the online world . at a gq party in west hollywood , calif . , a few weeks ago , al gore tapped steve on the shoulder outside the bathroom to congratulate him on the success of youtube . chad chatted with leonardo dicaprio , handsome and taller than you think and ashing his cigarette on the floor . but at the end of the night , the youtube boys were hanging with the b crowd , steve eating a burger ( despite a disapproving glare from his girlfriend julie ) and chad drinking until 2 : 30 a . m . with a guy who was in the jackass movies - - not even the main guy . guys , you gotta know when to leave the party . ( when leo does . )\nbut of course the party is just starting for chad and steve , whose omnium - gatherum of online videos has captivated the web for the past year , at least since a saturday night live digital short called lazy sunday was forwarded millions of times last december , increasing visits to urltoken 83 % . ( if you don ' t know lazy sunday , don ' t tell anyone , particularly anyone under 30 . just quietly youtube it now . )\nouch . that\u2019s a bit of a slap at sequoia , which has enjoyed a reputation until now as one of silicon valley\u2019s most prominent and successful firms . only two other firms rival that reputation , benchmark and kleiner perkins . khosla\u2019s firm is relatively new , founded a few years ago after khosla left kleiner perkins .\nhowever , like other large venture firms , sequoia appears to have drifted slightly from its pure focus on investing in early stage startups . it has raised large amounts of funds for companies that are much more mature .\nto many people the lush , leafy enclaves of menlo park ' s sand hill road probably look like just another upscale office park . but to those hopeful entrepreneurs and budding ceos who come here looking for funding and guidance , sand hill road is the pearly gates of silicon valley : if you get in here , you ' re in heaven . if you don ' t , you ' re in the other place .\nbut the deity here is not god but mammon . that ' s because sand hill road is the home of several of the most powerful and influential venture capital firms in the country . driving in , past the parked mercedes and bmws ; the bustle of federal express trucks ; and , unusual for california , the sight of men and women in sober business attire ; one comes to building 4 , the offices of sequoia capital .\nthough not as well known to the general public as its neighbor , kleiner perkins caufield & byers , sequoia capital ' s roster of the companies that it has taken public reads like a who ' s who of the information age : cisco systems csco , yahoo ! yhoo , oracle orcl , 3com coms , vitesse semiconductor vtss and apple computer aapl . since its 1972 inception sequoia has raised more than $ 1 . 3 billion to invest in more than 350 companies , of which 100 have been taken public and many more sold .\nas partner mike moritz says :\nthe companies we ' ve provided the original financing for are now worth more than one - third of a trillion dollars .\nunlike venture capitalists of the past , which were funded primarily by family wealth , firms like sequoia raise their money mainly from institutional investors , such as large foundations , endowments and universities , as well as very well - heeled private investors . these funds are entrusted to the firm , which then - - using its superior expertise , active involvement and sweat equity - - invests them in promising startups .\nthe companies we ' ve provided the original financing for are now worth more than one - third of a trillion dollars .\nsequoia ' s typical strategy is to invest in companies at the early stages where it can get up to 25 % of the company and play a key role in directing the company ' s strategy and the hiring of the company ' s management team . when the partners consider it appropriate they will take board positions or even act as senior executives at a company . for example , sequoia ' s founder , don valentine , was ceo of cisco until he tapped current ceo john chambers to replace him . what sequoia doesn ' t want is a large equity position , because it believes the best incentive for a company ' s management is to retain the majority stake themselves .\nour business is to identify entities too small to be called companies ,\nsays moritz , who has been at sequoia since 1986 . it was moritz who first came across two young graduate students named jerry yang and david filo when they were working out of a trailer on the stanford campus in 1995 . he is now a member of yahoo ! ' s board . most of sequoia ' s partners immediately grasped the need for a search engine to navigate the new medium of the internet .\na lot of people thought it was lunacy to invest in a company with no technology , no barriers to entry , no management and no discernible source of revenue ,\nsays moritz .\nbut there was no doubt in our minds that the internet was a new medium and that a company like yahoo ! that was developing a search engine to navigate it would be needed . but nobody in their right minds imagined that this would be a company with a $ 40 billion market cap .\nwhile not every investment becomes what sequoia calls a\nten bagger ,\ninvestments that multiply more than tenfold after their ipos , sequoia ' s reputation for picking winners has allowed it to raise more than $ 750 million in investment funds from institutional investors , many of whom are in their third decade of investing with the firm . it has also allowed the company to create a network of contacts that touch upon every part of silicon valley , from commercial banks to accounting firms to executive search groups .\nequally important , sequoia gives its clients unparalleled access to many of its post - ipo companies . for example , cisco bought netsys in 1996 for $ 79 million and ardent in 1997 for $ 156 million . in 1996 , oracle acquired datalogix for $ 94 million . some companies have acted as investors in early financing rounds , as well : cisco invested $ 2 . 5 million in international networking services inss , which then went public in 1996 for $ 490 million .\nthey know everyone ,\nsays john drew , ceo of ins .\ntheir network of contacts between different companies is incredible , and they are very active in selecting management teams , customers , partners , investors , everything . the combination of their contacts , their dedication and their success rate is what convinced me to come on board .\nhaving them involved with you instantly legitimizes your company ,\nsays larry augustin , ceo of va research , a mountain view , calif . - based startup that sells linux systems . he pursued the sequoia people for three years before they agreed to work with him .\nthey understood the technology but they just couldn ' t pull the trigger ,\naugustin says .\nso i started sending them information every week showing how profitable we were , how important linux was , until they committed . it was worth it because they ' re the ones i wanted . money isn ' t the thing they bring to the table . other firms offered more money , but nobody promised the degree of involvement they could .\nby its own estimate , sequoia gets an average of 20 business plans every day . while no investments are made without total consensus from all seven partners , few companies were able to secure an investment as easily as urltoken , a startup already prominent in the online music business . michael robertson , urltoken ' s ceo , says that sequoia contacted him .\nthey were looking for a market leader ,\nhe says .\nin exchange for a minority stake , they gave us $ 10 million , which is the largest investment they ' ve ever made .\nsecond , the firm likes companies that make products people need , as opposed to superfluous items they only want .\nthird , it looks at how that company ' s product differentiates itself from similar products . does it have proprietary technology ?\nthey have a reputation as ceo killers ,\nsays bryan stolle , ceo of agile software , a san jose - based startup that helps companies integrate their supply chains and is currently working with sequoia .\nthat ' s not fair but they are demanding . these guys are raving capitalists . they ' re very very focused on making money and very very focused on finding companies and management teams that make money . from where i sit , that ' s exactly the kind of team i want behind me .\nwell , he has reemerged in an advisory role at formation 8 , where he is being reunited with kim and gideon yu , both of whom he had worked with previously .\n\u201cwe haven\u2019t had the same breadth of experiences he has . he\u2019s literally seen every situation , \u201d kim said .\nsign up for a free crunchbase account to follow and track people you care about .\nterms of service | privacy policy | \u00a9 2018 crunchbase inc . all rights reserved .\nwhere the person is located ( e . g . europe , menlo park , china )\nwhere the person is located ( e . g . san francisco bay area , silicon valley )\nthis describes the type of investor the person is ( e . g . angel , fund of funds , venture capital )\nthis describes the stage of investor this person is ( e . g . angel , fund of funds , venture capital )\nfor inquiries related to this message please contact support . for sales inquiries , please visit urltoken\nif you believe this to be in error , please confirm below that you are not a robot by clicking\ni ' m not a robot\nbelow .\nplease make sure your browser supports javascript and cookies and that you are not blocking them from loading . for more information you can review the terms of service and cookie policy .\nlior founded eclipse to meet the unique and unmet needs of entrepreneurs building startups integrating hardware with software and data .\nprior to launching eclipse , lior was founder and general partner at labix , the hardware investment platform of flextronics , the world\u2019s second largest electronics manufacturing services and original design manufacturer . labix brings together startups , oems and technology partners across the entire hardware ecosystem . at labix , lior led investments in companies across : energy storage , wireless / infrastructure , 3d optics , additive manufacturing , and robotics .\nlior also co - founded farm 2050 , an agtech collective , with innovation endeavors to address the global food challenge . prior to labix , he was part of the founding team of elementum , flextronics\u2019 proprietary saas platform which was later spun out . before moving to silicon valley , lior was a serial entrepreneur in tel aviv , where he helped build intucell which was sold to cisco in 2012 .\nlior is a ( res ) of an elite special forces unit in the israel defense force .\ngreg oversees all aspects of finance , investment reporting and monitoring , operational , compliance , accounting and human resource functions at eclipse and is also involved in fundraising aspects of the firm .\nprior to joining eclipse , greg worked at sequoia capital where he managed financial reporting and operations for funds across the u . s . , china , india and israel . during his time at sequoia , greg was also responsible for developing and reviewing gaap valuation models for portfolio companies across all geographies .\npreviously , greg was part of the pricewaterhousecoopers ( pwc ) audit practice in san francisco where he focused on financial services clients . in his role with pwc , greg supervised and trained audit team members and worked with multiple investment management and banking and capital markets clients . greg graduated cum laude with a b . s . in business administration with a concentration in accounting from sonoma state university . greg earned his cpa and is a member of the aicpa .\nafter graduating from arizona state university in 2014 , lily worked as a lead recruiter for the it staffing company , insight global . lily was quickly promoted to become an account manager , managing accounts with leading technology companies such as yahoo , netapp and lockheed martin .\nin this role lily clearly demonstrated her exceptional abilities to seamlessly coordinate and schedule a high volume of meetings between clients and potential candidates resulting in customer success and increased new business . lily brings her talent and enthusiasm to eclipse where she managers all office operations .\nangela manages investor and portfolio relations for eclipse , including fundraising , lp relations , company communications , and outreach . she joined the team from formation 8 .\nprior to joining formation 8 , angela was the director of the stanford entrepreneurship network . while there she mentored stanford entrepreneurs , developed a robust network of investors and strategic advisors and led the communications / outreach strategy . additionally , she was a board member of bases , the business association of stanford entrepreneurial students .\ngreg has spent his career building and leading teams to help scale technically complex products from initial concept to high - volume production . most recently , greg was tesla\u2019s executive leader of global manufacturing , factory / automation engineering , supply chain , and product excellence . while at tesla , he led growth from low volume roadster production to the fully integrated manufacturing of the model s and x , and a revenue run rate of over $ 8b .\nprior to tesla , greg was the senior vice president of operations at sunpower , and led the growth of manufacturing operations from pilot scale to over $ 2b in annual revenue . in this role , he was responsible for the rapid implementation and growth of advanced silicon , cell , and panel manufacturing operations globally . earlier in his career , greg held various roles in manufacturing and quality in the semiconductor industry .\ngreg has a bs in mechanical engineering from the university of minnesota . outside of work , greg enjoys developing software , diving , and mountain biking .\nprior to joining the investment team at eclipse , justin built and led the commercial operations at misfit , a wearable technology company acquired by the fossil group for more than $ 250m . before misfit , justin managed the commercialization efforts in the foods , fuels , and chemicals spaces at synthetic genomics , a leading synthetic biology company .\nat sgi , justin\u2019s efforts led to first - in - class technology development , licensing , and commercialization deals with companies such as adm , and other fortune 100 food and chemicals companies .\njustin received his bs in chemical engineering from ucsb , and his mba from mit sloan . justin is an avid cyclist and triathlete , and is on the advisory board of cyclekids , a nonprofit focused on strengthening the physical and emotional health of children .\nseth is a partner at eclipse where he invests in strong leaders building full - stack hardware technology companies that improve the physical world . he focuses his time on building businesses that use automation technologies to improve the movement of people and goods ; next generation manufacturing technologies , and consumer hardware that pushes the state of the art in machine learning .\nhis investments include : 6 river systems , clearpath robotics , and marble . additionally , he is a board observer for eclipse portfolio companies : light , kindred , and swift navigation .\nprior to helping launch eclipse , seth was an original member of the ge ventures advanced manufacturing investment practice where he invested in robotics , additive manufacturing , and industrial iot technologies . seth is a graduate of claremont mckenna college . he spends his free time running / cycling , snowboarding , surfing , and enjoying the beautiful norcal outdoors .\nlior also co - founded farm 2050 , an agtech collective , with innovation endeavors to address the global food challenge . prior to labix , he was part of the founding team of elementum , flextronics\u2019 proprietary saas platform which was later spun out . before moving to silicon valley , lior was a serial entrepreneur in tel aviv , where he helped build intucell which was sold to cisco in 2012 .\n, provides solutions for reconfigurable rtl in chip and system designs using embedded fpga ip cores and software . the company ' s technology platform delivers significant customer benefits by dramatically reducing design and manufacturing risks , accelerating technology roadmaps , and bringing greater flexibility to customers ' hardware . flex logix is backed by\nbased eclipse ventures supports iconic entrepreneurs building vertically - integrated , full - stack companies , incorporating hardware , software , and data . the team is comprised of passionate and experienced individuals with both investment and operational backgrounds . eclipse has made 27 investments to date ."]}
{"id": 55355, "summary": [{"text": "draken international , inc. is a provider of tactical fighter aircraft for contract air services including military and contract customers .", "topic": 27}, {"text": "it is based at the lakeland linder regional airport in lakeland , florida .", "topic": 38}, {"text": "draken offers airborne adversary support , flight training , threat simulation , electronic warfare support , aerial refueling , research , and testing services to the u.s. department of defense , u.s. defense contractors and aerospace firms , provided by a fleet of around 80 aircraft which includes 30 mig-21bis fighters , douglas a-4k skyhawk attack jets and aero l-39 albatros , aermacchi mb-339 tactical jet trainer aircraft ; and the new aero vodochody l-159e .", "topic": 29}, {"text": "in recent news , the company announced a $ 6.7 million expansion of its headquarters and repair infrastructure at lakeland linder regional airport .", "topic": 38}, {"text": "the company ceo is jared isaacman . ", "topic": 18}], "title": "draken international", "paragraphs": ["draken international ranked # 90 on the 2017 inc . 500 list | draken international\ndraken international\u2019s completes a successful deployment for the usaf air education and training command .\ntop photo via draken international webpage , photographed by our friend frank crebas / bluelife aviation .\ndraken international is a provider of tactical fighter aircraft for contract air services including military and contract customers .\nwith over 80 jets , draken international operates the largest fleet of privately owned tactical aircraft in the world .\ndraken international ' s l - 39 aircraft are the perfect solution for cost effective , sub sonic missions .\ndraken international regularly deploys aircraft and personnel to a variety of locations in the united states and across the world .\ndraken international draken international\u2019s impressive arsenal of aircraft makes it the largest private operator of tactical aircraft in the world . the company was founded as recently as 2011 when it evolved from the black diamond jet team , an airshow performer owned by entrepreneur jared isaacman .\ndraken international ' s mb - 339cb aircraft are exceptionally low time with limited former use in the royal new zealand air force ( rnzaf ) .\nour highly capable aircraft can function to satisfy customer\u2019s requests . draken also has the ability to upgrade our fleet to meet specific demands . draken is also able to deploy its fleet in the global arena and able to work in international airspace . our pilots have the operational experience in all global arenas . please contact draken directly for further information on international opportunities .\ncontract air services provider draken international is buying eight ex rnzaf mcdonnell douglas a - 4k skyhawks and various other equipment and accessories from the nz government .\ndraken international has created a new standard in aviation service capabilities for all branches of the united states military , department of defense and allied militaries globally .\nlakeland , fl , june 3 , 2018 draken international has been awarded the $ 280 million adversary air ( adair ) ii contract to provide . . .\nsince 2015 , draken international has been contracted to provide adversary support for the usaf , using its a - 4ks and aero vodochody l - 159e alca fighter jets to replicate numerous threat types .\nphoto : a draken int a - 4k on approach to nellis . jamie hunter\nthe people at draken international are the company ' s single greatest asset and absolutely key to successful mission execution . we are committed to a high performance culture that continually challenges each person to rise to their full potential !\ndraken international creates a new standard in aviation service capabilities for all branches of the united states military and department of defense . with over 50 jets , draken international operates the largest fleet of privately owned tactical aircraft in the world . as an organization , they are uniquely positioned to answer the growing demand for contract air support . the foundation at draken international is superior to the competition in several respects . this includes the quantity and capabilities of their fleet of aircraft , the experience of the management team and the financial resources of the organization . draken is positioned to be a leading defense asset with extensive capabilities in airborne adversary support , threat simulation , aerial refueling , research , testing , as well as other missions suited to their diverse fleet of aircraft .\na draken international a - 4 skyhawk parks on the nellis air force base , nev . , flightline awaiting preflight check on dec . 3 , 2015 . draken is used to support various types of military training objectives around the globe . ( u . s . air force photo by airman 1st class rachel loftis )\nthe service first evaluated the use of commercial \u2018red air\u2019 when it awarded a one - year contract to draken international last september . during the \u2018proof - of - concept\u2019 evaluation draken\u2019s radar - equipped skyhawks have been flying sorties from nellis in support of the usaf weapons school and the f - 35 joint operational test team .\ndraken international , inc . owns and operates commercial fleets . it offers fleets for tactical ex - military aircrafts and supports military training centres . the company was founded by jared isaacman in 2012 and is headquartered in lakeland , fl .\nin 2015 , draken international flew its a4k fighter jets as simulated adversaries during operational testing of the f - 35 at edwards air force base , the first instance of any commercial air services company providing adversary support for the f - 35 .\ndraken currently supports the national test pilot school , international test pilot school , us air force test pilot school and the us naval test pilot school with our fleet of dual seat mb - 339 ' s , ta - 4k and l - 39 ' s . our fleet of dual seat jets and instructors provide an ideal platform for the test pilot schools to train domestic and international pilots .\nthe american draken international company is interested in purchase of up to 28 pieces ( 24 complete and four incomplete ) for 21 . 72 up to 25 . 8 mil usd while the final price could vary depending on real technical conditions of machines .\nthe us air force plans to release a solicitation to industry for a massive 40 , 000 hours of contracted aggressor support training at 12 different bases . it comes following a year - long experiment at nellis afb , nevada , for draken international .\nat its sessison this week , the czech government approved sale of 28 subsonic l - 159 alca aircraft to us draken international company while discussion over prolonged lease of sweden - made saab 39 gripen supersonic aircraft postponed until a new czech government is formed .\nthis contract , which began in march of 2015 and extends through to september of 2017 , has provided a new standard of service to the usmc , and draken international has been praised by marines ; from the operators on the ground , up to the hq level .\ndraken will use the aircraft to support us department of defense training activities , providing realistic training and threat simulation .\ndraken customers go beyond just government entities within the department of defense . the major defense contractors all have requirements for flight services . draken supports many of these companies in the form of photo chase , pod r & d , weapon release tests and avionics testing . draken helps these organizations with their research data and past performance to win contracts .\nevery hour draken operates an aircraft in place of a military asset is another hour remaining on the life of that aircraft .\ndraken international has exploded onto the commercial adversary support market in the last half decade , and is now the largest private air force in the world . yet this flying outfit with an aggressive business plan needs contracts in order to succeed over the long - term . now it appears the usaf is officially giving draken a shot at proving their worth at america\u2019s premier air combat training facility , nellis afb in las vegas , nevada .\ndraken has worked with each of the us military branches as well as several foreign air forces . the video was produced by the us air force in 2015 and talks about draken\u2019s unique capabilities and qualifications during an evaluation performed at nellis air force base .\nthe air national guard relied on draken international\u2019s contract air services to support the guard\u2019s annual training exercises for a large scale mission . during the \u201cnorthern lightning 2015\u201d exercise conducted from june 8 to19 at volk field combat readiness training center in wisconsin , draken a - 4s primarily served in the adversary role . equipped with electronic warfare pods , radars , and gps training pods , they were able to provide a very credible and realistic threat at considerable cost savings .\ndraken international provides extensive live close air support for usmc joint terminal air controllers ( jtac ) training . aircraft , operating at ranges on both coasts , support jtacs with the delivery of bdu - 33 training munitions , with precision accuracy . this critical service ensures essential training while preserving flight hours on usmc fighter assets and reducing costs .\ndraken international ' s mig - 21bis and um aircraft bring several important elements to our fleet of tactical aircraft . this includes quantity of jets for large force exercises , as well as supersonic flight and targeting capabilities facilitated by our \u201cjaybird\nradar . these high - speed , radar equipped aircraft enable draken international to present accurate and realistic profiles for adversary support . not only are the aircraft ideal for airborne engagements , they are highly effective in cruise missile threat simulation for both the navy and army . the draken mig - 21bis is the last aircraft produced in the series and are extremely supportable . considering the aircraft type is still in service among militaries around the globe , there is no shortage of spare parts and support . this ensures the ongoing supportability and safety of our low - time fleet of mikoyan mig - 21 fighters .\ndraken international deployed five a - 4ks , with a team of maintenance professionals and expert pilots , to integrate with the air national guard f - 16s participating in northern lightning . f - 16s and personnel from air national guard units from wisconsin , arizona , minnesota and oklahoma all contributed to the training event . flying side by side with the guard f - 16\u2019s , draken a - 4ks performed the role of the enemy . the training was further enhanced by simulated airborne and ground - based threats . for the cost of one f - 16 flight hour , all of aatc\u2019s aircraft executed operational training against five draken aircraft .\nservices : draken international creates a new standard in aviation service capabilities for all branches of the united states military and department of defense . with over 70 tactical fighter aircraft , draken international operates the largest fleet of privately owned tactical aircraft in the world . as an organization , we are uniquely positioned to answer the growing demand for contract air support . the foundation at draken international is superior to the competition in several respects . this includes the quantity and capabilities of our fleet of aircraft , the experience of the management team and the financial resources of the organization . draken is positioned to be a leading defense asset with extensive capabilities in airborne adversary support , threat simulation , aerial refueling , research , testing , as well as other missions suited to our diverse fleet of aircraft . safety is our top and immediate priority . our fleet of aircraft have been expertly maintained and inspected prior to gaining their airworthiness certifications . draken maintenance technicians engage in faa flight safety meetings and scheduled proficiency seminars and have decades of experience and training to ensure safety is at the center of their decision making matrix . draken international employs world - class , military - trained fighter pilots . the team is comprised of an elite cadre of usaf weapons school instructors , fighter weapons school graduates , top gun instructors , us navy aggressors , air liaison officers , thunderbirds demonstration pilots , and fac - a instructors . our tactical experts have the experience to challenge today ' s warriors for tomorrow ' s fight while continuing to sharpen america ' s edge in current operations around the globe . as the global defense and military climate changes , the need has never been greater for cost - effective and professional contract air support .\nevery hour that draken operates in place of a military asset delivers a tangible cost savings , representing hundreds of millions of dollars in potential savings .\nthe usaf currently only operates two aggressor squadrons ; the 18th agrs at eielson afb , alaska , and the 64th agrs at nellis . the 65th agrs , that flew f - 15c / ds , disbanded in 2014 . draken international and discovery air defence services are both offering contractor air services , along with textron , which in 2016 purchased the former atac ( airborne tactical advantage co ) .\nsafety and security are our top and immediate priorities . our fleet of aircraft have been expertly maintained and inspected prior to gaining their airworthiness certifications . draken maintenance technicians engage in faa flight safety meetings and scheduled proficiency seminars and have decades of experience and training to ensure safety is at the center of their decision making matrix . security is paramount and is why draken international conforms to the same standards that are found at any military installation or government organization . personal , physical and electronic security standards far exceed the government standards and today ' s industry standards .\ndraken continues to support the multinational f - 35 community including the united states , the royal australian air force , the uk royal air force and the netherlands .\nsafety and security are our top and immediate priorities . our fleet of aircraft have been expertly maintained and inspected prior to gaining their airworthiness certifications . draken maintainance technicians engage in faa flight safety meetings and scheduled proficiency seminars and have decades of experience and training to ensure safety is at the center of their decision making matrix . security is paramount and is why draken international conforms to the same standards that are found at any military installation or government organization . personal , physical and electronic security standards far exceed the government standards and today ' s industry standards . many draken executives currently hold top secret clearance and understand the responsibility vested in them to protect our nation . draken international employs world - class , military - trained fighter pilots . the team is comprised of an elite cadre of usaf weapons school instructors , fighter weapons school graduates , top gun instructors , us navy aggressors , air liaison officers , thunderbirds demonstration pilots , and fac - a instructors . our tactical experts have the experience to challenge today ' s warriors for tomorrow ' s fight while continuing to sharpen america ' s edge in current operations around the globe .\ngeneral corley retired from the air force after more than 36 years leading aerospace organizations throughout the u . s . and abroad . he is an experienced strategic planner and a skilled international collaborator in the planning and development of major weapons systems .\nthrough draken\u2019s operating partner in the south of france , secapem flies aermacchi mb - 339\u2019s and a - 4 skyhawks for aggressor and ship defences for the french navy .\na third outfit\u2014florida - based draken international , which boasts a fleet of more than 50 jets\u2014actually succeeded in importing some 27 russian - built mig - 21 fighters to use for training purposes . in addition to the migs , the company operates some 11 douglas a - 4k skyhawk attack aircraft\u2014but those aircraft are upgraded with electronics including a radar from upgraded european - operated versions of the f - 16 fighter jet . draken\u2019s fleet also includes nine italian - built aermacchi mb - 339cb advanced trainers , 28 czech - built aero vodochody l - 159e light combat jets , and five l - 39s .\nthe draken fleet of twenty - five mig - 21s brings a sustainable and needed supersonic capability to many mission sets including fleet defense , adversary support and other forms of threat replication . tactically relevant engagements are achieved when combing large quantities of our mig - 21bis aircraft with draken ' s highly capable , radar equipped fleet of tactical fighter jets .\nwith a fleet of 150 tactical fighter aircraft , draken owns and operates the world\u2019s largest commercial fleet of tactical ex - military aircraft . draken supports military training objectives around the globe , providing tremendous cost savings over the use of traditional military fighter assets . as an organization , we are uniquely positioned to answer the growing demand for contract air support .\ndraken ' s modernized mirage f1m is a supersonic radar equipped fighter jet suited for all air - to - air , air - to - ground and ship servces mission sets .\ndraken international\u2019s performance include aggressor operations in support of the us navy test and evaluation squadron nine ( vx - 9 ) . the task orders , some of which are classified , involved a - 4 skyhawk aircraft engaged in training exercises against navy f - 18e / f hornets and surface ships while carrying ea / ew pods . this includes a variety of r & d training exercises for active electronically scanned array ( aesa ) radar development .\nseptember 19th , 2016 \u2013 draken international continues to exceed capacity expectations with the successful deployment of 18 tactical fighter aircraft to holloman afb from september 9 - 17th . throughout the week , draken maintenance flawlessly supported 32 missions daily with pilots flying a 16 x 16 flight schedule in numerous platforms to include a - 4ks , a - 4ns , l - 159s , l - 39s , mb - 339s , and f - 5s . this increase in flying volume is an industry first and is a true testament to draken\u2019s commitment to expanding its fleet to meet growing demands . with aircraft based throughout the country , draken deployed assets to alamogordo , new mexico beginning september 9th and staged operations out of holloman afb . these dedicated missions were flown over the white sands missile range in support of japanese chu - sam ( kai ) testing , a medium range surface - to - air missile similar to the us army\u2019s patriot missile . this significant test required multiple flights at various altitudes and airspeeds in an effort to challenge the chu - sam system . draken developed intricate plans that put the japanese defense system to the test with safe yet contested presentations with unrivaled capacity .\nbetween june 25th and july 1st , draken international deployed six a - 4 skyhawk\u2019s from nellis afb , along with 28 pilots and maintainers , and flew 36 sorties in support of f - 35 upgrade training for aetc and coalition instructor pilots as well as usaf f - 16 requalification training . draken\u2019s a - 4 skyhawk\u2019s are equipped with apg - 66 radars , which replicate 4th generation aircraft capabilities and proved to be a credible opponent for luke\u2019s f - 35s and f - 16s . \u201cutilizing a reliable and low - cost 3rd gen platform with 4th gen capabilities , allows draken to provide a practical , sustainable and most importantly cost effective solution to an extraordinary demand for red air across all services . with the recent announcement of the usaf contract , draken has now been entrusted to deploy in support of other us air force commands at the discretion of the 57th atg commander . i have a feeling this will be the first of many deployments outside of our home base at nellis\u201d states nick \u201ccat\u201d guttman , draken project officer for this recent deployment . guttman went on to explain , \u201cair forces around the globe are quickly recognizing the need for adversary aircraft and draken is the solution ; we provide contract air support at a lower cost yet still represent a highly capable adversary that can help maintain the edge warfighter\u2019s need to fight tomorrow\u2019s war . \u201d\n, 1295 ( fed . cir . 2008 ) ( quoting gardner v . toilet goods ass\u2019n , 387 u . s . 167 , 171 ( 1967 ) ) ; texas bio - & agro - defense consortium , 87 fed . cl . at 806 . withholding consideration of this issue will not harm draken , as the conduct that it complains of may not ultimately persist or prejudice draken . this court will not review the agency\u2019s denial of draken\u2019s agency - level protest draken argues the agency\u2019s protest decision was irrational and that the agency \u201cfailed to provide a coherent and reasonable explanation that justified its decision to deny draken\u2019s protest . \u201d pl . mot . for judgment on the ar 30 - 33 . in the bid protest realm , the court of federal claims is not an appellate tribunal empowered to directly review protest decisions of the agency or the gao . cf . honeywell , inc . v . united states ,\nthe navy has clearly realized the potential for using contractor air support , but until recently the usaf only modestly embraced such services . that was until it was announced in late september that draken international had been awarded a contract to provide such services at nellis afb . matt bannon comments : \u2018we have seen signals of an increased demand from the usaf and that it is willing and moving towards contractor air services \u2014 we feel it\u2019s the next burgeoning market . \u2019\ndraken international employs world - class , military - trained fighter pilots . the team is comprised of an elite cadre of usaf weapons school instructors , fighter weapons school graduates , top gun instructors , us navy aggressors , air liaison officers , thunderbirds demonstration pilots , and fac - a instructors . our tactical experts have the experience to challenge today ' s warriors for tomorrow ' s fight while continuing to sharpen america ' s edge in current operations around the globe .\nfollowing over a year of successful & sustained flight operations for the us air force and us marine corps , including the weapons instructor course , red flag , joint operational test team , and jtac schoolhouse , draken international , with the largest fleet of commercial fighter aircraft deployed in support of the air education and training command ( aetc ) . draken a - 4 skyhawk aircraft , equipped with 4th generation capabilities , was tasked to turn up the heat and deploy to luke afb , delivering essential adversary support to the largest fighter wing in the world . the purpose of the mission was to provide red air support for aetc 4th & 5th generation fighter jets and norwegian\u2019s elite f - 35 instructor pilots .\nover the past 21 months , draken has dramatically ramped up its capabilities and overall missions . as the largest flying organization at nellis air force base , draken operates a fleet of 22 l - 159s and a - 4s , logging over 3 , 400 flying hours in support of combat training . if supporting weapons school , red flag exercises , and operational test missions wasn\u2019t enough , draken continues to be a leader within the commercial air service industry , performing simultaneous operations which include a permanent presence in france and deployments to luke afb , leeuwarden air base ( the netherlands ) , mcas cherry point , and mcas yuma .\nin the nearer future there are other opportunities for cae in canada . the requirement for contracted airborne training services ( cats ) is still active , despite the recent extension of the existing contract with discovery air defence services . cats covers the provision of aircraft to undertake fighter and electronic adversary missions and related tasks such as forward air controller training . cae teamed with draken international to bid for the contract . although originally to have been awarded last year , the new contract is now scheduled for a decision later this year .\nlakeland , fl . ( 08 / 16 / 2017 ) - draken international , a global leader in advanced adversary air services , was ranked as the 90 th fastest growing private company in the us on inc . magazine\u2019s 2017 inc . 500 list . the company achieved stunning 3 - year revenue growth of over 4 , 000 % to earn a spot in the top 100 on this prestigious annual ranking . the company\u2019s revenue growth made it the 9th fastest growing private company in the government services category and the 6th fastest growing private company in florida .\n2000 \u2013 2003 director , global power programs , assistant secretary of the air force for acquisition , headquarters u . s . air force , washington , d . c . directed , planned and programmed over 200 air force , joint service and international programs . represented the u . s . as chairman , european multi - national fighter program .\n, 1370 ( fed . cir . 2002 ) ) . the error alleged by draken in this protest is that the agency\u2019s delay in conducting the procurement , coupled with its operational readiness requirements for both type iii and type iv aircraft , makes the solicitation anti - competitive . if these alleged errors had not occurred , i . e . the agency had met its original anticipated award date and not delayed the procurement process , draken could have \u2013 as it did \u2013 submitted its offer and met the solicitation terms , expensive though they were . only after the agency extended the anticipated award date by almost a year did the requirements for type iv aircraft become financially prohibitive . 7 as draken submitted the [ * * * ] bid and [ * * * ] atac in the technical risk category , draken had a \u201csubstantial chance\u201d of being awarded the contract , but for the alleged defect in the procurement process \u2013 unduly restrictive solicitation terms and prolonged delay . the fact that draken has allegedly unresolved ens does not alter this conclusion as the en process has not been concluded . 7 the requirement to supply both type iii and type iv aircraft became impossible for draken to meet once , after delay , it lost its surprise subcontractor . dec . 8 , 2014 oral arg . tr . at 23 : 3 - 7 ( describing how draken was able to originally submit a proposal due to finding a \u201csurprise\u201d subcontractor , who has been \u201cunable to stick with it throughout these extensive delays\u201d ) . 9 standard of review for bid protests the court evaluates bid protests pursuant to the administrative procedure act\u2019s standard of review for an agency action . bannum , inc . v . united states ,\nthe large force training exercise was initiated by the 323rd test and evaluation squadron and supported by the joint strike fighter operational test team ( jott ) , from august 17 through 28 . draken flew as many as five a - 4ks simultaneously as adversaries against royal netherlands air force f - 35 aircraft , as well as royal netherlands f - 16 vipers . this support continues on a regular basis at edwards , with up to seven draken aircraft based there on the ramp at a given time .\ndraken acquired several a - 4ks from new zealand . these kiwi skyhawks had already been upgraded under project kahu with the apg - 66v7 fire control radar along with radar warning receiver ( rwr ) , heads - up display ( hud ) , hands on throttle and stick ( hotas ) , and multi - function displays ( mfd ) . this all means that the draken a - 4ks emit an electronic signature similar to the air force\u2019s mid - life upgrade ( mlu ) f - 16 vipers . equipped with the latest data bus technology , they can also employ the current generation of laser targeting and electronic attack and warfare pods and deliver them on target . the draken skyhawks can also pass and take gas from \u201cbuddy store\u201d aerial refueling equipment .\ndraken international , sometimes referred to as \u201cthe world\u2019s largest private air force\u201d , is a defense contractor formed in 2011 offering flight training , threat simulation , airborne adversary support , electronic warfare support , aerial refueling , research , and testing services to military and civilian aerospace firms . draken provides air - to - air and air - to - ground tactical training and support , air - to - air refueling , and fleet missile defense training . they own a fleet of more than 80 tactical aircraft , including 30 mig - 21 fishbeds , 21 aero l - 159e advanced light combat aircraft ( laca ) s , 14 douglas a - 4 skyhawks , 9 aermacchi mb - 339cbs , and five aero l - 39 albatroses . many of these aircraft have unique 4 th generation threat simulation capabilities including fire - control radars , radar warning receivers , training missiles , and electronic attack equipment .\ndraken a - 4ks are equipped with pulse doppler radar , electronic attack pods , and ground controllers to provide realistic threat presentations for integrated f - 35 operational testing . the test exercise enabled an initial assessment of fourth and fifth - generation fighter integration , including link - 16 interoperability aspects .\ndraken ceo jared isaacman is no stranger to the inc . 500 list . his first company , lighthouse network , llc has made six appearances on the list ( under the company\u2019s original name united bank card ) , including five consecutive appearances with # 6 and # 19 positions in consecutive years .\ndraken provides a range of contract air services to the department of defense and international allies , with services including airborne adversary support , flight training , threat simulation , electronic warfare support , aerial refueling , research , testing , and other missions . with a strategy based upon \u201cbuild it , and they will come\u201d , isaacman and his team of military veterans have dedicated the last six years traveling the world in search of safe , credible , and capable aircraft to answer the growing global demand for commercial air services . as a result of these efforts , the company now boasts the largest privately owned fleet of fighter aircraft in the world with over 80 fighter jets including mirage f - 1s , douglas a - 4s , aero l - 159s , and mig - 21s , among other aircraft .\nthe company owns a fleet of aircraft including 11 a - 4 skyhawks , nine aermacchi mb339cbs , 27 mig - 21s , and 21 l - 159s . an important step in building the company was the acquisition of eight a - 4ks from new zealand in 2012 . this comprises nearly the full fleet of royal new zealand air force skyhawks that became surplus after the type\u2019s retirement in that country . extra skyhawks were added to the fleet in 2014 when draken purchased six a - 4ns that were formerly flown by bea systems at wittmund , germany . currently the l - 159 , acquired from the czech republic , is entering the draken fleet .\ndraken announced a new adversary support contract from the usaf in 2015 , using its a - 4ks and new l - 159s to generate cost savings for the air force by preserving its f - 16s and f - 15s . \u2018personally , i am really looking forward to integrating with and complementing the usaf nellis - based aggressors , said col terry \u2018stretch\u2019 scott , a recently - retired usaf f - 22 pilot and nellis detachment commander for draken . isaacman added : \u2018we feel we are absolutely ready and fortunate to have this monumental opportunity . this is our time to demonstrate the capabilities of our service while still achieving considerable cost savings for the us air force . \u2019 frank crebas\n, 358 ( 1994 ) ) . plaintiff\u2019s claim of undue procurement delay is timely and reviewable while blue & gold prevents plaintiff from challenging solicitation terms , it does not prevent draken from protesting alleged pre - award deficiencies in the procurement process . the delay that draken argues has made the procurement process anti - competitive was not a term of the solicitation . there was no basis on the face of the solicitation for plaintiff to challenge what later became , in its view , an unduly lengthy procurement process . the solicitation stated that the \u201canticipated\u201d award date was march 1 , 2014 , information that was to be used by bidders as \u201ca basis for schedules and burden ( labor , overheads , g & a ; , etc . ) mid - point calculations . \u201d ar 586 . plaintiff does not contend that this solicitation term was defective , only that the agency\u2019s subsequent departure from that anticipated date rendered the procurement anti - competitive . as draken is not challenging a solicitation term , but instead the combination of delay in the procurement process with requirements that allegedly became unduly restrictive due to this delay , draken\u2019s protest is timely under blue & gold . plaintiff has not established a violation of cica the plaintiff in a bid protest bears the burden of proving that a \u201cclear and prejudicial\u201d error marred the procurement in question . caci field servs . , inc . v . united states ,\nthe experience of the pilots is key when it comes to the type of missions the company offers to its clients . next to red air support , similar to the work of aggressor squadrons , draken also delivers air - to - ground , fleet missile defense support , and aerial refueling via a \u2018buddy - buddy system\u2019 on the a - 4s .\nformerly known as top aces , the company was awarded the newly drawn contract in 2005 to provide the canadian forces with aggressor training . now operating as discovery air defence ( da defence ) , it acquired its a - 4n skyhawks through the takeover of advanced training systems international ( atsi ) of mesa , arizona , in december 2013 . these ex - israeli air force jets joined a fleet of ex - luftwaffe alpha jets in the training arena , and highlighted the company\u2019s ambition to make a footprint into europe .\nalthough this current contract is just a year - long test to see how draken\u2019s ex - royal new zealand air force a - 4k skyhawks and their crews do in the aggressor / adversary support roll , it is only a matter of time until the usaf will have no other choice but to widely integrate commercial adversary support into their \u201cred air\u201d training portfolio .\nwhere draken stands out capability - wise from other commercial adversary support providers , at least for the time being , is that their ex - kiwi a - 4ks bring a relatively modern radar set to the fight . this allows for a more complex and realistic menu of advanced engagement scenarios to be played out during training as opposed to using tactical jets without radars . unlike the vast majority of a - 4 skyhawk types , a - 4k packs the apg - 66 multi - mode pulse doppler radar . a slightly more compact version of the same radar found in the f / a - 16a / bs . draken\u2019s a - 4ks are also capable of buddy refueling and have modern cockpits and weapons interfaces , which could lead to new capabilities in the future .\n\u201cthis exercise demonstrated draken\u2019s capacity to meet and exceed growing requirements within our commercial industry . we see our aircraft not as platforms , but as continuously expanding capabilities\u201d , states sean gustafson , vp of business development . \u201cin the very near future , we will provide a supersonic , data - linked passive ir shooter capability . the proven capacity flown this past week is second to none in the industry . \u201d\n, 71 ( 1956 ) . however , this is not the argument plaintiff is pressing in this case . plaintiff emphasizes that it is not claiming that the procurement delay here resulted from any arbitrary , capricious , or irrational conduct by the agency . dec . 8 , 2014 oral arg . tr . 13 13 : 13 - 21 . ( \u201c [ w ] e are not ascribing fault to the agency for the delays . [ . . . ] and it ' s not necessary , in our view , to say that the delays were the agency\u2019s fault . \u201d ) . draken\u2019s contention that it was treated differently than other offerors is unripe draken argues that the agency treated it unfairly because the agency repeatedly stressed the importance of providing airworthiness data with the initial proposals , yet \u201cappears to have waived the requirement eight months after offerors were required to comply\u201d for [ * * * ] and [ * * * ] . pl . mot . for judgment on the ar 32 - 35 ( emphasis in original ) . plaintiff speculates that the agency may accept this data from other offerors , will rely on this data , and will not afford draken a similar opportunity to provide such data . id . at 34 - 35 . atac submits that draken\u2019s arguments that it was treated unfairly and prejudicially are not ripe because the award has not yet been made . intervenor\u2019s mot . for judgment on the ar at 34 - 35 . the court agrees with atac . this procurement is still ongoing , and the current state of evaluations and discussions is unknown . ripeness is a doctrine of justiciability that prevents the courts , \u201cthrough avoidance of premature adjudication , from entangling themselves in abstract disagreements over administrative policies . . . . \u201d abbott labs . v . gardner ,\nthis is an historic first for the usaf in contracting services on a large scale . the program calls for a flying turn pattern of six aircraft followed by four aircraft . draken has deployed eight a - 4s in support of its year - long contract providing up to 1000 hours of flying for the usaf . the aircraft and aircrew are based on the ramp at nellis and operate side - by - side with the usaf aggressor squadron , the 64th .\n, 1384 ( fed . cir . 2012 ) ( citing rex , 448 f . 3d at 1307 ) . as the term denotes , an actual bidder is one who submitted a bid for the challenged procurement . rex , 448 f . 3d at 1307 . 6 while the government argues that draken\u2019s protest of the solicitation terms is untimely , it does not challenge draken\u2019s standing to protest . 8 \u201cgenerally , to prove the existence of a direct economic interest , a party must show that it had a \u2018substantial chance\u2019 of winning the contract . \u201d orion , 704 f . 3d at 1348 ( citing rex , 448 f . 3d at 1308 ) . there is , however , \u201c [ a ] n exception to that standard [ ] when a prospective bidder challenges the terms of the solicitation itself , prior to actually submitting a bid . \u201d id . ( citing weeks marine , inc . v . united states ,\n\u2018we also purchased 21 l - 159e fighter jets . the l - 159e is equipped with the selex grifo - l radar and attack software suite . they are a modern , virtually brand - new fourth - generation fighter aircraft with extremely low operational costs . in both cases , the a - 4 and l - 159 enable draken to provide tactically relevant adversary support but at dramatically lower costs than a comparable military f - 16 or f - 15 fighter . \u2019\nretired , reserve , or air national guard us air force ( usaf ) , us navy ( usn ) , and us marine corps ( usmc ) tactical jet pilots fly draken\u2019s tactical jets . these guys and gals all have patches from the usaf fighter weapons school or topgun or usaf aggressor squadrons or usn / usmc adversary squadrons or , well\u2026you get it . they\u2019re qualified . many of them have even commanded usaf or usn or usmc squadrons , groups , or wings .\ncanada\u2019s cats is just one opportunity that cae is pursuing in partnership with draken , the two companies having announced a worldwide teaming memorandum of understanding last july . contractorised adversary and target facilities services are seen as a growth area for air arms around the world , with a number of key air forces employing contractorised \u201cred air\u201d . a key opportunity is the raf\u2019s asdot ( air support to defence operational training ) requirement in the uk , and there are others in the asia - pacific region .\nthe firm\u2019s marketing director garrick ngai is relishing the prospect , but knows there is a little way to go . \u2018the f - 16 is a us military asset so it comes down to state department approval . it\u2019s a policy issue . i can say it\u2019s a demilitarized aircraft but it still says \u2018f - 16\u2019 on the piece of paper and that is seen as a warplane . it poses the question of , if this goes through , what does it mean for other future demilitarized aircraft ? the jets themselves wouldn\u2019t be coming from surplus usaf stocks , but there are enough itar - ( international traffic in arms regulations ) controlled parts and technical data involved that it needs to go through the us state department . \u2019\nlieutenant general david a . deptula ( ret . ) is a highly decorated military leader who transitioned from the u . s . air force ( usaf ) in 2010 after more than 34 years of distinguished service . he is a world - recognized leader and pioneer in conceptualizing , planning , and executing national security operations from humanitarian relief to major combat operations . accomplished historic achievements and several\nfirsts\nin the command of joint forces , planning and execution of aerospace power , intelligence , surveillance , and reconnaissance ( isr ) , and improved international relationships . he has taken part in operations , planning , and joint warfighting at unit , major command , service headquarters and combatant command levels , and also served on two congressional commissions charged with outlining america\u2019s future defense posture .\nit will be interesting to see if draken gets a long - term contract from the usaf to fly as aggressors out of nellis and even expand ts services to other locations . the air force recently and controversially disbanded the 65th aggressor squadrons , the service\u2019s only f - 15 \u201cred air\u201d unit . today the 64th aggressor squadron , based in nellis afb , and the 18th aggressor squadron , based at eielson afb in alaska , are the usaf\u2019s only two dedicated aggressor units left , and both fly the f - 16 . filling in some of the lost aggressor capacity with creative and nimble private contractors seems like a no - brainer . and although draken has participated in smaller air exercises in the past , a long - term contract at nellis , similar to what the navy offers for a portion of its adversary needs , would most likely be optimal . you simply do not need an f - 16 to act as a beyond - visual range target or a cruise missile , so there is plenty of room for efficiency to be found via such an arrangement .\n, 177 ( 1997 ) ) . here , whether draken will be treated unfairly and prejudicially compared to [ * * * ] and [ * * * ] is not yet known and cannot be ascertained until the agency selects an awardee . in texas bio - & agro - defense consortium , this court recognized that a proposed site selection was not ripe for judicial review because negotiations over the transfer of the property to the agency had not been concluded and because any transfer of the property was contingent upon congressional funding . 87 fed . cl . at 804 - 06 . this court reasoned that given the uncertainty over what form the potential transfer of land and in - kind contributions from the intervenor to the agency might take and the multiple potential contingencies , the site selection was not fit for judicial review . id . at 806 . similarly , in the instant case , the outcome of what draken claims is an unfair evaluation process has not yet occurred , as the agency is still in the pre - award evaluation stage of this procurement . decl . of philip smith \u00b6\u00b6 4 - 5 . the \u201cconsummation of the agency\u2019s decisionmaking process\u201d will not occur until award . see nsk , ltd . , 510 f . 3d at 1385 . deciding not to review this alleged unequal treatment does not impose any hardship on draken . \u201c [ w ] ithholding court consideration of an action causes hardship to the plaintiff where 14 the complained - of conduct has an \u2018immediate and substantial impact\u2019 on the plaintiff . \u201d caraco pharm . labs . , ltd . v . forest labs . , inc . ,\nnot so busy at the moment are the \u2018fishbeds\u2019 , as isaacman observes : \u2018we do not operate our mig - 21s . they are very low - time airframes and they include the latest bis models . unfortunately , there has been very little demand from our customers for this type series . the mig - 21 is not known for its maneuverability or endurance . not to mention the radar capabilities are very limited . that stated , they are an extremely low - cost supersonic fighter jet and draken has nearly 30 of them ! they would make a great platform for various saturation scenarios , but as of now , there has been almost no demand for them . they are all stored in our lakeland facility . \u2019\n\u2018with draken we can provide fourth - generation adversaries ( electronic attack pods , radars , etc ) for a fifth of the operating cost of an f - 16 or f - 15 . that is the value of our service . we deliver enhanced training for a much , much lower cost . if we were to purchase f - 16s , we would not be able to offer any cost savings at all . not to mention , the f - 16as for sale in israel are some of the oldest ones still in service and have virtually no upgrades . so that would mean our military customers would not be saving any money . they would be paying essentially the same cost as they do for their own f - 16s , but with dramatically lower capabilities . it really just doesn\u2019t make sense . if the us government wanted to keep flying against f - 16s , they would not need to turn to private industry to accomplish the service . they could simply use any of the hundreds of f - 16s that are stored in the boneyard that are all better equipped than the f - 16as that are for sale in israel . draken already operates fourth - generation fighter aircraft in our a - 4k and l - 159e advanced light combat aircraft ( alca ) , but at dramatically lower costs than old f - 16as . we deliver the best value in terms of capabilities and price . that is what is really driving the demand for commercial air services in the global market . \u2019\nbenefits : comprehensive benefits package including medical , dental , vision , life and ad & d ; , short - term and long - term disability . in order to keep the employee benefits in the medical plan as rich as possible , draken offers the difference card which is funded by the company to pay the majority of the co - pays . the deductible and co - insurance amounts will also be subsidized by the difference card reimbursement program . we also offer flexible spending accounts for qualified health and dependent care expenses , which provide tax savings . eligibility for college tuition benefits and will preparation services . employee assistance program : services include : education , dependent care , legal and financial , lifestyle and fitness management , working smarter , drug & alcohol . unlimited free telephonic consultation with an eap counselor available 24 / 7 . telehealth : connect with a doctor by smartphone , tablet , or computer from anywhere in the u . s .\nthe purchase of the light but capable l - 159 is an interesting move . while a rival company is considering buying ex - israeli f - 16s , draken continues to offer a cheaper solution with aircraft that it says offer similar fourth - generation capabilities . when asked why isaacman isn\u2019t aiming for the \u2018viper\u2019 he explains : \u2018we are very familiar with these aircraft [ israeli f - 16s ] and have inspected them several times . most of our pilots have a lot of experience and admiration for the f - 16 . it is a great fighter aircraft . that being said , there are many reasons why an f - 16 is a terrible platform for the commercial air services industry . primarily , our industry only exists based on cost savings . that is why militaries from around the world want our service . globally , the government budgets are shrinking and it doesn\u2019t always make sense for f - 16s , f - 15s , eurofighters , etc to train against each other .\n, 1361 ( fed . cir . 2009 ) ) . in the pre - bid context , the protestor can establish a direct economic interest \u201cby demonstrating that it suffered a \u2018non - trivial competitive injury which can be redressed by judicial relief . \u2019\u201d id . ( quoting weeks marine , 575 f . 3d at 1361 - 62 ) . however , where bids have been submitted but an award has not been made , the correct test of economic interest is the \u201csubstantial chance\u201d test used in the post - award context , not the \u201cnon - trivial competitive injury\u201d test . id . atac contends that draken lacks standing because it has unresolved ens and can no longer meet the type iv aircraft requirement and thus \u201ccurrently does not have a substantial chance of receiving the contract , but for the alleged error . \u201d intervenor mot . for judgment on the ar 20 . to satisfy the substantial chance test , a protester \u201cmust demonstrate more than a \u2018mere possibility that [ it ] would have received the contract but for the [ alleged ] error [ in the procurement process ] . \u2019\u201d clinicomp int\u2019l v . united states ,\n, 443 ( fed . cl . 2013 ) ( \u201cwhile this court lacks jurisdiction to review a gao decision outright , it may assess whether the gao decision was rational in order to determine whether the procurement action being challenged \u2014 the agency\u2019s corrective action predicated on that gao decision \u2014 was reasonable . \u201d ) ( citing honeywell , inc . , 870 f . 2d at 647 - 648 ) . under \u00a7 1491 ( b ) ( 1 ) , the court has jurisdiction in bid protest cases \u201cto render judgment on an action by an interested party objecting to a solicitation by a federal agency for bids or proposals for a proposed contract or to a proposed award or the award of a contract or any alleged violation of statute or regulation in connection with a procurement or a proposed procurement . \u201d 28 u . s . c . 1491 ( b ) ( 1 ) ( 2012 ) . an agency protest is not a procurement . thus , while draken may disagree with the agency\u2019s denial of its protest , the court does not have jurisdiction to review or remand the agency\u2019s protest decision , but instead reviews the agency\u2019s underlying procurement decision or procurement - related actions . in any event , plaintiff\u2019s challenge to the agency\u2019s protest decision here simply rehashes the grounds of protest it pursued in this forum - - which this court rejected without evaluating the agency protest decision . conclusion the court denies plaintiff\u2019s motion for judgment on the administrative record and plaintiff\u2019s motion for injunctive relief . the court grants defendant\u2019s motion for judgment on the administrative record and intervenor\u2019s motion for judgment on the administrative record . the court directs the clerk to enter judgment accordingly . s / mary ellen coster williams mary ellen coster williams judge 15"]}
{"id": 55358, "summary": [{"text": "botswana telecommunications corporation ( btc ) is a telecommunications and internet service provider in botswana .", "topic": 3}, {"text": "btc is headquartered in gaborone .", "topic": 32}, {"text": "it provides telecommunications services all over the country and the majority of its services are in the capital city , gaborone and the second largest city , francistown .", "topic": 29}, {"text": "currently it has over 100 000 customer access lines in service .", "topic": 6}, {"text": "the company was formally as government entity but is now as public entity listed on the botswana stock exchange as botswana telecommunications limited ( btcl )", "topic": 18}], "title": "botswana telecommunications corporation", "paragraphs": ["botswana telecommunications corporation limited ( btcl ) has signed a non - equity partnership agreement with international mobile network and service provider vodafone .\ncommencement date of 11 january confirmed . botswana ' s government has concluded the lengthy process of privatising one of the country ' s oldest parastatals , botswana telecommunications corporation . . .\nbotswana telecommunications corporation limited ( btcl ) will list on the botswana stock exchange ( bse ) in april next year , according to the minister of transport and communications , mr tshenolo mabeo .\ncommunications services , including internet service provision , telecommunications equipment , and software are the leading telecommunications sub - sectors .\nmr mabeo said privatising btcl had been a long hard task , which commenced about a decade ago and necessitated the development of new laws and reconstruction of the former botswana telecommunications corporation ( btc ) .\napproval of the telecommunications act of 1996 [ no . 15 of 1996 ] ; establishment of the botswana telecommunication authority ( bta ) and the beginning of liberalisation of the telecommunications market .\nbtc was granted a fifteen ( 15 ) year licence . bocra issued interconnection guidelines and the first interconnection ruling between botswana telecommunication corporation ( btc ) , mascom wireless and orange botswana .\nmr taylor explained that they were established in 1980 and have since grown into a leading telecommunications provider in botswana . bopa\nsome of the state enterprises that were privatized and offloaded in recent memory include botswana telecommunications corporation ( btc ) , water affairs as well as bamangwato concessions limited ( bcl ) . air botswana now joins botswana meat commission ( bmc ) on the ranks of state companies awaiting privatization while br could follow soon .\nstudy on the pricing of telecommunications services in botswana . itu secretary general mr . yoshio untsumi officially opened the bocra office .\npaul taylor , ceo of botswana telecommunications corporation is rising to the challenge of transforming the country\u2019s telecom incumbent into a customer centric , world class operator in preparation for the next phase of its evolution : privatisation and backbone separation .\nhosting of the telecommunications regulators association of southern africa ( trasa ) programme office . bocra moved into its own building ( the current office ) . national roaming was suspended . bocra issued two rulings directing botswana telecommunications corporation ( btc ) to provide leased line capacity to two internet service providers ( isps ) .\nbtc - botswana telecommunications corporation ltd . published this content on 27 june 2017 and is solely responsible for the information contained herein . distributed by public , unedited and unaltered , on 28 june 2017 12 : 14 : 07 utc .\n( btcl ) , the country ' s established public telecommunications operator . . .\nbotswana has a reasonably developed telecommunications system , although slow internet and high data costs remain a business constraint . the botswana telecommunications corporation ( btc ) provides landline services and competes with cellular consortiums mascom wireless ( an affiliate of south africa\u2019s mtn ) , and orange for cellular service . the cellular market is performing well with especially strong penetration and coverage . botswana has one of the highest cell phone penetration rates in africa .\ncurrently btc is the only fixed line operator in botswana . bemobile is the third largest cellco of botswana in terms of subscribers\nbotswana should anticipate the proliferation of new superrich oligarchs as a season of privatising state enterprises looks set to continue beyond air botswana .\nbotswana telecommunications corporation ( btc ) announces its results for the financial year ended 31 march 2017 . btc ' s strategy for the first year post listing , was to ensure the return of value to shareholders by delivering on its financial commitments as outlined in the initial public offering ( ipo ) prospectus .\nthe challenge botswana telecommunications corporation ( btc ) is still government owned and the only fixed operator in botswana . in 2010 , the government announced it was planning to partially privatise the company and to create a completely separate wholesale infrastructure business . here is what paul had to say about where this project stands at the moment and how he sees it impacting btc going forward ?\nofficial opening of the spectrum monitoring facility \u2013 the spectrum house . market study of the telecommunications sector in botswana and the beginning of the mobile phone sim - cards registration requirement .\nbotswana telecommunications corporation ( btc ) ; mascom wireless ( mtn ) ; orange botswana ( vista cellular ) ; bemobile ; botsnet ; mtn business ; infobotswana ( ibis ) ; broadband botswana internet ( bbi ) ; opq net ; mega internet ; global broadband solution ( gbs ) ; tsagae communications ; virtual business network services ( vbn ) ; bytes technology ; fourth dimension ; hi - performance systems ; microteck enterprises ; tharinet ; netspread ; first national bank .\nwhen it became the first state owned enterprise to list on the botswana stock exchange in 2015 , botswana telecommunications corporation ( btc ) a lot of detractors were quick to prophesy its failure but two years down the line , btcl is one of the best performing entities listed on the bse , and on monday , btcl was observed as the best performing stock on the local bourse year to date .\nhave the latest telecommunications industry news delivered to your inbox by subscribing to paul ' s free weekly news & views .\ndevelopment of the telecommunications technical specifications and type approval procedures . development of the telephone numbering policy and the spectrum management strategy .\nthe botswana stock exchange\u2019s domestic company index ( dci ) seems to be on its way up following the successful listing of botswana telecommunications corporation limited . the dci surged by 0 . 63 % on friday 8th to end the day at 10 , 276 . 40 points up from the previous day\u2019s 10 , 211 . 18 . the surge helped reverse losses that have pulled down the index to 3 . 8 % in the first quarter of 2016 .\nprivatisation agency said opening could be one of the biggest in botswana ' s history .\nbtcl will have its initial public offering in early november on the botswana stock exchange .\nplot 50350 , khama crescent ( 10 , 372 . 16 mi ) gaborone , botswana 00000\nbuddecomm is a global independent telecommunications research and consultancy company , specialising in strategic business reports and operating the largest telecoms research service on the internet .\nbtcl managing director , mr paul taylor , who described the journey to the corporation\u2019s privatization as \u2018a remarkable one\u2019 , said privatisation allows entities to stand on their own feet and grow organically .\nstudy on further liberalisation of the telecommunications market in botswana that led to the august 2006 minister\u2019s pronouncement on the lifting of the restriction on the provision of voip by value added network service providers and permission for mobile operators to self - provide transmission links .\ninstallation of the automated frequency management system ( afms ) which simplifies many of the responsibilities of radio frequency spectrum administration such as licensing , engineering analysis , frequency assignment and monitoring . study on cost model and pricing framework for the telecommunications market in botswana .\nu . s . exports of telecommunication equipment to botswana stood at $ 1 . 7m in 2011 , but this figure does not reflect those products exported to south africa and imported to botswana by south african distributors .\npostponed ipo will now happen in the first half of the year , say authorities . botswana ' s government still intends to go ahead with the planned listing on the bourse of fixed - lined telco botswana . . .\nthe annual financial statements are presented in botswana pula ( bwp ) which is the company ' s functional currency .\nbtcl ' s scheduled december ipo listing has been postponed until next year . botswana ' s fixed telephone line parastatal ,\nallocation of the fixed wireless access spectrum and the development of a cost model and pricing framework for communications services in botswana .\nin 2015 , government , in a historic move offloaded 49 % of the company shares and retained a 51 % controlling stake in the telecommunication giant , during the listing batswana who invested in the corporation were bluntly told by critics that they were throwing their money down the drain .\n( btcl ) . in april this year btcl listed on the local bourse , the botswana stock exchange , and has since . . .\ntotal telecom meets the information and research needs of the global communications industry , from breaking news to expert analysis . it is the leading communications link between end users and the vendors , carriers and resellers of telecommunications technology and services .\ndirective on the implementation of the recommendations of the cost model and pricing framework for communications services in botswana leading to the reduction of wholesale and retail tariffs .\nthe youth of this country . thanks btcl and botswana police service servive agreememt to allow us to use our savings to buy our shares . . . .\nbtcl ' s strategy and privatisation programme needs more time says md . the initial public offering ( ipo ) for botswana ' s fixed telephone line parastatal ,\n\u2018at the end of the day , the main goal is to eradicate the poverty of access to information . \u2019 \u2018here in botswana , enabling information access is probably the most important thing . our goal is to eradicate a poverty of a different kind : the poverty of access to information . that is certainly one of the key drivers in botswana . \u2019\nunder the non - equity partnership agreement , btcl becomes vodafone ' s preferred partner in botswana . the two companies will jointly offer a range of products and services to business and consumer customers .\nbtc wishes to inform its shareholders who do not have bank accounts and hold less than fifty thousand shares , that effective febraury 2018 , their dividends will be paid or disbursed through botswana post office .\nthe group holds the view that increased listings of indigenous companies can bolster botswana\u2019s commercial standing , further diversify the economy through the financial sector and in turn allow for greater distribution of wealth across the population .\nbtcl boss , anthony masunga , who took the reins from paul taylor , observes that his company\u2019s listing story became a success because of the support from government , botswana stock exchange and public enterprises and economic privatization agency ( peepa ) . \u201cbtc\u2018s listing is a watershed moment in the economic inclusive narrative of botswana , government has always envisaged more businesses listing in the stock exchange and participating in the local economy , \u201d noted masunga .\nbse ceo thapelo tsheole referred to the btcl listing as one of the biggest that they have had in this country and the one that also made them work very hard . he said btcl is the 23rd company to register with bse , and the only telecommunications party . according to peepa ceo kgotla ramaphane this is the first privatisation of a public enterprise that they have completed . he congratulated btcl for having moved from a parastatal to a limited company with only one shareholder to becoming a listed company with thousands of batswana as shareholders . \u201cyou are truly the proverbial butterfly . i , therefore , urge you to go out there and beautify the telecommunications sector with your colours , \u201d he said .\nin an all - round futuristic attitude , the minister for transport and communications ; kitso mokaila , told the press this thursday that they might consider privatizing botswana railways as a way of shaking off loss making parastatals . mokaila stated that his desire is to see independent parastatals that generate own income instead of gobbling state funds . he mentioned that in communicating to the botswana railways board of directors , he advised them to maintain an open minded line towards privatization of the train company .\nhe said citizens would be able to obtain hard copies of application forms and prospectus from all btcl offices , botswana post offices , and barclays bank branches on 11 january , while the offer closing date has been set for 4 march 2016 .\nbeginning of competition and awarding of the first fifteen year mobile licences to mascom wireless ( pty ) ltd and vista cellular ( now orange botswana ( pty ) ltd ) . the licences were awarded with a ten ( 10 ) year exclusivity period .\naccording to btc executives the company aims at continuing being a financially stable corporation which realises growth in business space at all levels guided by best practice standards . \u201cthe btc story is a story about the future , about saving and investing . it is about accelerating the rate of economic growth by stimulating entrepreneurship and investment . btc offers potential for financial gain through share value growth and dividends when they are declared , self - wealth generation , greater understanding of and participation in economic activity , \u201d he concluded .\nlucara\u2019s share price has appreciated by about 22 % in the first quarter of the year . while other companies trading under the foreign counter remained largely flat , botswana diamond and shumba energy slid down to shed off 15 % and 8 % of share price respectively .\naccording to btcl chief executive officer , anthony masunga , btcl stock is currently trading at p1 . 23 , a 23 % appreciation on the listing price , a sentiment he highlighted at one of botswana stock exchange regular seminars resourced by his company on monday the 13th .\n\u201ci am privileged to stand here today and set in motion the final steps towards a privatised btcl , a first of its kind in botswana . government has had this privatisation vision for many years and now we are the first of its fruits , \u201d mr mabeo said .\neffective regulatory reform has turned the botswana\u2019s telecom market into one of the most liberalised in the region . there is a service - neutral licensing regime which takes into account the increasing convergence of technologies and services . a number of operators now compete effectively , particularly in the mobile segment .\nthis strategic partnership with btcl for botswana will enable us to expand the reach of our products and services within africa and extends our footprint to 55 markets worldwide . it will also deliver enhanced roaming benefits for btcl ' s consumer and multinational corporate customers ,\nvodafone partner markets chief executive stefano gastaut .\nthe btc ' s strategy of transformation and growth is underpinned by a drive the telecommunications landscape continues to evolve , with further to create a sustainable business and shareholder value , focusing on business liberalisation of the market . btc remains very optimistic about its future growth , customer experience , operational efficiency , innovation and engendering prospects , as it continues to leverage on its unique product offering and wide a culture of high performance . network coverage to consolidate its position to become a market leader in\nbtc began offering 49 % of its shares for sale to botswana citizens in january 2016 , signifying the first privatization move by the gob despite its longstanding privatization commitments . the sale of btc stock had been delayed approximately a dozen times . the gob will retain 51 % ownership and foreigners are not permitted to buy stock .\ndsl service provided by btc is expensive , though reasonably reliable . dedicated bandwidth , essential for some businesses , is expensive but the government is trying to lower costs . there are no restrictions on the provision of voice over internet protocol by value - added network service providers . the ministry of information , science , and technology has the authority to issue licenses for telecom services including mobile telephones , data communications , payphones , sale of telecommunications equipment , and internet services . no restrictions apply to foreign partnerships in mobile services .\nbtc plans to achieve its business goals through various strategies , including : maintaining up - to - date technology in the implementation of services ; maintaining and enhancing relationships with customers ; increase revenue volumes from existing and new products and decrease costs to offset the anticipated declines in telecommunications tariffs ; and leveraging its leadership in a converged fixed mobile networks in three growth areas : voice , data and internet . new services will focus on fixed / wireless / mobile / internet convergence , as well as virtual private networks and advanced data services .\nthe btc board of directors has declared a final dividend of 11 . 09 thebe per share , payable to all shareholders registered in the books of the company at close of business on friday 14 july 2017 . the dividend will be paid net of applicable withholding taxes under the botswana income tax act , on or about friday 25 august 2017 .\nhowever , the latest estimates from analysts at trading economics points to a challenging year for the bse . they project the bse\u2019s dci to decline to 10 , 000 points in 2016 q2 , followed by 9620 points in q3 and a further decline in q3 that will leave the index at 9390 points . \u201cwe model the past behaviour of botswana stock market ( bse dci ) using vast amounts of historical data and we adjust the coefficients of the econometric model by taking into account our analysts assessments and future expectations . the forecast for - botswana stock market ( bse dci ) - was last predicted on wednesday , april 13 , 2016 , \u201d read part of the note from trading economics .\n\u201cwhen i wrote to the board , i said to them that if it is possible we should privatize botswana railways so that we break new grounds and start transporting goods into west , central and east africa . \u201d when probed further , mokaila stated that he cannot say for certain at the moment whether they will privatize br stating that they intend to conduct a research beforehand .\nalthough the number of mobile subscribers fell sharply at the end of 2016 , botswana still has one of the highest mobile penetration rates in africa . popular use of multiple sim cards from different operators has delayed the introduction of mobile number portability , with the telecom regulator not convinced of the facility\u2019s economic benefits . in a bid to generate new revenue streams and secure market share , the three mobile network operators ( mnos ) \u2013 mascom wireless ( an affiliate of south africa\u2019s mtn ) , orange botswana ( backed by orange group ) and btc \u2013 have entered the underdeveloped broadband sector by adopting of 3g , lte and wimax technologies . in the fixed - line broadband market they compete with a large number of isps , some of which have rolled out their own wireless access infrastructure .\n\u2018to date , the government has decided which assets will transfer from btc into a specially created vehicle called botswana fiber networks . the current estimates are that the separation process will take between 12 and 18 months to complete and then the ipo will take place . however , a date of 20 - something at the moment is speculative because what we first need to do is define the details of separation and the ipo beyond it .\nbihl group believes that local companies stand to benefit financially and professionally from becoming listed operations . botswana stock exchange ( bse ) continues to be a viable platform for business growth . these sentiments were shared by the bihl group ceo , catherine lesetedi - letegele , ahead of the bse listings conference . the group has also announced its official participation and sole diamond sponsorship of the conference , billed for march 9 th , 2017 in gaborone .\nthe government of botswana has recently moved to privatise state owned enterprises that are notably bleeding government coffers and are running at perennial losses . experts are now saying the government should use the same model it used with btcl asserts disposal , in which the state retained a controlling stake , with a significant shareholding offloaded to ordinary batswana . it appears btcl has now become today\u2019s listing success story , and a model that now former critics prefer .\nsharing his sentiments on the development , paul taylor , managing director at btcl said :\nwe are delighted to have entered into the non - equity strategic partnership with a global player of vodafone ' s standing . the partnership will allow us to better differentiate against competition , delivering innovative communications solutions for the benefit of our customers and visitors to botswana . vodafone , on the other hand , will draw on btcl ' s extensive network coverage .\n\u201cthere is no doubt that the journey has been long . however , we are very happy to have reached the final stages . the privatization of btcl stems from the privatisation policy of botswana which was adopted in 2000 . the main aim of the policy is to implement a programme that would increase private sector participation in the economy and improve the efficiency , productivity and competitiveness of the public sector in delivering public services and infrastructure , \u201d mr ramaphane said .\nthe top 5 gainers in the first three months of the year were led by cresta , the leading hotel operator in the country . its share price has appreciated by 6 . 6 percent . following closely behind is the catherine lesetedi letegela\u2019s led botswana insurance holdings limited which has advanced by 5 . 3 percent on the backdrop of impressive earnings . the third spot has been occupied by new african properties which outperformed all listed property companies as its share price jumped by 4 . 2 percent .\n\u2018another key influence in my life was my grand - father . \u2019 \u2018when i was a teenager , like most people that age i did not have a clear idea about what i wanted to do . i went to my grand - father in my late teens and i said to him \u2018i really do not know what i would like to do when i grow up\u2019 . he would have been in his late 70s or early 80s and he used to walk around in this shroud of smoke from a pipe he continually smoked . he looked at me and said : \u2018if i were you boy i would go into telecommunications because that is the future\u2019 . it was either a staggering insight or just good luck , as he was completely right and that is exactly what i did do . \u2019\nthe much delayed privatisation of btc has been facilitated by the transfer of network assets and the management of btc\u2019s involvement in two key submarine cables to the newly created wholesale operator botswana fiber networks ( bofinet ) . btc through this process has been transformed into a retailer of services . an ipo was completed in april 2016 . there was considerable interest in the 44 % of the company made available , with 5 % reserved for employees and 51 % being retained by the state . some 50 , 000 private investors now have a stake in the operator .\nregarding air botswana , mokaila conceded that the national carrier had been troubled citing among other reasons , the country\u2019s population and unprofitable routes . he also revealed that his ministry has so far received 17 expressions of interest to take up 52 % of the national carrier\u2019s stake . he however declined to name the individuals and companies that stepped up only stating that due process is still underway . he further revealed that they have roped in the services of international air transport association ( iata ) to assess the 17 expression of interest for viability , \u201cto look for the best model , avoid job losses and come up with a good airline . \u201d\non the losing side , the pan - african financial services provider took a hit on its share price despite hitting the billion pula mark in revenue . letshego has seen its share price plummet by as much as 13 . 4 % . choppies , the retail giant that\u2019s on an expansion plan , was the second biggest loser as its share price tanked by 6 . 8 percent . the third spot is taken by fnbb , as the largest bank by value in botswana saw its share price decline by 6 . 3 percent . engen did not do well as its share price contracted by 6 % , making it the 4th biggest loser . the 5th position was a tie between sechaba and stanchart with both companies losing out 5 % of share price value .\nbtc annual financial statements for the year ended 31 march 2018 . . . read more\ncamera - rear ( 8mp ) / front ( 5mp ) memory - internal 8gb 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the tender for the procurement of mobile telephone services .\nlicensing of the first two commercial fm broadcasting radio stations ; yarona fm and gabz - fm . bta awarded the first internet service providers\u2019 licences .\nimplementation of the new seven digit - numbering plan . the international telecommunication union ( itu ) conducted a study on the bocra and declares it a best practice model for regulators and policy - makers to emulate .\nintroduction of the service neutral licensing regime leading to the birth of the btc mobile phone service arm - bemobile .\nbocra will investigate a consumer complaint against a service provider if there is sufficient evidence to establish .\nafter a period of stagnation , the number of internet users has risen strongly in recent years , largely the result of lower prices following improvements in international connectivity . historically , the landlocked country has depended on satellites for its international bandwidth , and on other countries for transit capacity to landing points of international submarine fibre optic cable systems . the landing of additional cables in the region in recent years has improved the competitive situation in this sector , while prices for connectivity have fallen by up to 70 % . the stability and cheaper cost of fixed - line broadband services continues to attract subscribers , though mobile internet remains the preferred choice for most , particularly among the large proportion of younger people in the country .\nreport update includes telcos\u2019 data to q1 2018 , regulator\u2019s 2017 annual report and market data to q1 2017 , telecom maturity index tables , charts and analysis , recent market developments .\nafter being away from the market for 6 years , i am glad to see that your site has been enriched with more reports and opinions . i\u2019m looking forward to exploring what i used to consider as the best reliable source of information in the market .\nargentina - telecoms , 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seriously consider listing as a way to expand their operations . through listing in 1991 , bihl was able to finance its growth in the local financial sector , benefit from the bespoke counsel of the bse and use our public - listed status to venture into markets beyond our borders . \u201d\nbihl believes that there are several viable opportunities that listing has to offer . these include the following :\n\u00b7 access to large - scale fundraising : listing offers companies opportunity to raise the necessary capital to expand their operations , while allowing them to maintain their set operational costs . additionally , listing allows ready marketability of securities on a continuous basis .\n\u00b7 in addition to the initial fundraising from the initial public offer , listing allows exposure to raise a company\u2019s asset value . a listed company by its very nature and in line with the compliance requirements of the bse , is a company that holds strong governance dear . this in turn raises a company\u2019s corporate profile and opportunities to raise additional capital and grow the business through other means are made available , as the company becomes more known to the public and investors .\n\u00b7 brand awareness via public education . listing allows companies the opportunity to engage with the public and potential investors . in the future , the company benefits from reaching and influencing a wider audience , which offers opportunities for greater business development .\n\u00b7 listing allows a company the kind of profile , experience and stature needed for expansions into foreign markets . in 2016 for example , the group expanded its footprint into other country markets through the acquisition of a 25 . 1 % stake in nico holdings malawi , allowing the group to operate in malawi , zambia , tanzania , uganda and mozambique . the group\u2019s asset management subsidiary , bifm , also penetrated the zambian market through a 49 % stake in aflife zambia , which deals with asset management and employee benefits in that market .\nconcluded mrs . keepetsoe , \u201crre tsheole and his team have evidently made good strides in the securities industry . we commend bse for this campaign and trust that more batswana businesspeople will be exposed to the opportunities of listing that await them . \u201d\nofficially listed in 1991 , with an issue that was over - subscribed by 273 % , bihl group is one of the veteran companies , with 26 years on the local bourse .\nthe bihl trust was established in 2007 to identify and support worthwhile initiatives within local communities . . .\nbihl reinforced its commitment to corporate governance during 2012 , with the adoption and implementation of key . . .\nwelcome to the last issue , of stronger together for the year ! we are fortunate that we have been . . .\nto colleagues of the bihl group , providing leading financial services involves diligence and . . .\noptiva and google are coming together to help the world ' s largest csps achieve 10x faster processing performance and scale at a fraction of the cost ! hear from our executives in july in san francisco .\n\u201cour industry is driven by innovation . optiva is our trusted partner , whose people , products and roadmap are totally integral to our achievements . \u201d\nreal impact comes through deep industry insight . experience how our innovation and alignment gives each customer a powerful advantage .\nour new optiva revenue management suite\u2122 delivers 80 % lower tco , and our optiva charging engine\u2122 generates 10x faster processing speed \u2014 thanks to the google cloud platform .\noptiva\u2122 provides a complete portfolio of mission - critical charging and subscriber management solutions that allow communications service providers like you to better serve subscribers and maximize revenue \u2014 all at the lowest total cost of ownership .\nlowest total cost of ownership : technology and infrastructure leveraged to add to your bottom line .\nwe are fully committed to your success \u2014 not just your satisfaction . using jointly created action plans to meet your strategic business goals , you review our performance against your plan twice a year . our internal and external kpi is 100 % achievement .\nfrom tailored implementations to packaged solutions , we deliver what you need , when you need it . our product portfolio and roadmap emphasize agility , reliability , and innovation while maintaining a focus on value .\nto vodafone best practice and will leverage products and services to enhance its value proposition to customers .\nvodafone is said to operate in approximately 30 countries and partners with networks in over 50 countries , while btcl operates a fixed telephone line and mobile network bemobile .\nseacom has upgraded its subsea cable system along africa ' s east coast by another 500g to 1 . 5tbps .\nthe risk and information solutions provider names sudhish mohan as its chief operating officer in sa .\ntechnology can be used to verify candidates ' credentials - and research shows qualification and cv fraud in south africa had increased by 200 % in 2014 , says manpowergroup south africa ' s managing director , . . .\nbanks need to shake their conservative image and position themselves to do business with people who are techno - savvy and who expect quick results .\nthe amount of a non - refundable deposit paid by teleogy , the preferred bidder for 9mobile in nigeria , to the trustee for the bank syndicate presently holding ownership .\none channel has launched its acumatica product for construction called one build , an end - to - end cloud business management system for the construction industry .\na leading supplier and implementer of sap business one and erp software technology , 4most instilled confidence for its client and leading automotive spray painting and assembly supplier valoworx .\nnec xon is creating three new cyber defence operations centres ( cdoc ) , one in nigeria , another in senegal , and the third in mauritius in addition to the existing facilities in south africa .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 transitional / / en\nurltoken\ncosts decreased by 26 % to p1 . 401bn from p1 . 883bn in the prior year .\nthe company will continue to make significant investments in its network and people , in order to provide quality , reliable and affordable services to its customers , while creating value for its shareholders .\nthe financial statements have been prepared on a historical cost basis , except as modified by the measurement of certain financial instruments at fair value and the revaluation of certain assets , and on a going concern basis .\nincreased by 8 % year on year , compared to an almost flat performance of 0 . 4 % in the previous financial year march 2016 . the increase was anchored by an across the board increase in fixed , data , and mobile revenues as follows :\nfixed telephony revenues increased by 4 % . fixed voice continues to provide a solid revenue base for the company contributing 32 % to total revenues .\ndata services revenues increased by 21 % , with contribution to total revenues increasing from 26 % to 29 % .\ntotal costs declined by 26 % year on year . no impairment adjustment was recognised for the year following an impairment assessment exercise carried out at year end , compared to the p522m impairment recognised in the previous year . further , cost of sales declined by 6 % .\ncash balances increased by 32 % from p390m to p516m . cash balances were boosted by the capital raised during listing of p250m . additionally , cash generated from operations increased by 32 % from p254m to p335m .\ndividends paid during the year amounted to p90m comprising a march 2016 dividend of p52m which was paid in august 2016 , and a september 2016 interim dividend of p38m which was paid in february 2017 .\npurchase of ppe ( capital expenditure ) increased by 57 % on the back of capital commitments to strategic projects , namely ; mobile 3g / 4g expansion , billing platforms convergence , data centre and network operation centre ( noc ) .\ntotal assets increased by 19 % from prior year p1 . 9bn to current year at p2 . 3bn . property , plant and equipment grew by 23 % owing to the roll out of mobile network expansion ( 3g and lte ) , billing platforms convergence and other strategic programmes .\nthe youth to join in their droves in buying the btcl shares . this is an opportunit\nhave over the years see it grow in leaps and bounds . i would also like to encourage btcl to disclose a minimum purchase one would need acquire so that young people can place themselves\nlly for that final day , is it bwp500 , 1000 or 2000 give us a figure . way to go btcl ! ! you are the pacesetter\nrs . i got my share of devidants last week friday . is there a chance that one can buy more ?\nthis is a chance in a million . no buts and doubts just do it you have nothing to lose but an opportunit\nbanana tshono ke eo . . . u wont blive it in 5 or 10 years time . . . god\nat work\u2019 become richer than ever with this super magic call , ( + 267 ) 76390795 .\nwe like to call this the\nbtcl ipo step !\nshow our ipo champions some love with a\nlike .\nspotted on the road ! the # btclipo public education roadshow starts 18th january 2016 . batswana , are you ready ? ! ? # yaronarotlhe\nget help with trade problems report a foreign trade barrier foreign trade remedies foreign safeguard activity involving u . s . exports u . s . products subject to ad / cvd measures\nthis is a best prospect industry sector for this country . includes a market overview and trade data .\nthe government has invested $ 38 million into the development of the west africa cable system , an undersea cable connecting southern and western african countries to the united kingdom via portugal . bofinet also continues to extend their fiber backbone to cover other areas in the country .\nprepared by our u . s . embassies abroad . with its network of 108 offices across the united states and in more than 75 countries , the u . s . commercial service of the u . s . department of commerce utilizes its global presence and international marketing expertise to help u . s . companies sell their products and services worldwide . locate the u . s . commercial service trade specialist in the u . s . nearest you by visiting urltoken\nwebsite feedback | privacy policy | disclaimer | foia | no fear act | urltoken the international trade administration ( ita ) , u . s . department of commerce manages urltoken to assist u . s . businesses plan their international sales strategies and succeed in today\u2019s global marketplace . external links to other internet sites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein . this site contains pdf documents . a pdf reader is available from adobe systems incorporated .\nhaving worked as a telecom business leader in 60 countries on 4 continents , he has led successful ipos , privatisations , acquisitions and license bids across the world . enriched by his extensive global experience , paul definitely is the man for the challenge .\ni recently had the pleasure of talking with him about the intricacies he faces in transforming btc , the plans in motion and what makes him the man for the job . this is what he had to say .\n\u2018we expect between 12 - 18 months for the assets separation to complete and probably a period of time beyond that for stabilisation before the ipo actually takes place . \u2019\nthere is a lot of work still to do in terms of operationalizing the assets that will transfer into the special purpose vehicle ( spv ) , as the license conditions for the spv are yet to be published . \u2019\n\u2018there is a discussion ongoing at the moment about how services are deployed from the spv . whether it is staged over time such that we complete within the 12 - 18 months or whether it is a big bang at some point down that time continuum . but the situation is not entirely clear at this point . \u2019\n\u2018the most important challenge in this evolving environment is managing multi - dimensional change . \u2019 \u2018making sure btc is ready for the upcoming revolution is quite a challenge and managing the different facets of change is the key to our success . change comes in 4 distinct and discreet areas : the first one is about the organisational change , moving largely from a product led organisation to one which is much more market oriented and delivers against its fixed mobile convergence ( fmc ) vision . at the moment we have a vision about convergence but the organisation does not really reflect that . the second dimension is about moving towards a privatized entity .\nthe third is about the separation work which is ongoing which will take certain backbone assets and potentially local access network assets and put them into a separate facilities based carrier . the fourth is of the result of those assets going into a facilities based carrier actually facing competition right across the spectrum of operations . and these are all going simultaneously . \u2019\n\u2018firstly , the terrain is hostile in a number of areas , with the kalahari desert sitting in the middle ground . secondly , the population outside of gaborone is fairly thinly and widely distributed . so keeping up network and services quality in that environment with significant distribution is a challenge in its own right . also , offering these services in these conditions at a sustainable cost is a constant challenge . \u2019\nin some ways , the whole focus of btc will change from a wholesale / retail company towards a model where retail is more dominant . this will change the nature of the company , the way it offers services and manages its people . here is an insight of what paul sees as critical steps to ensure btc is prepared for this new phase and how he will ensure a successful transformation .\n\u2018aligning the business mentally and organizationally against a vision is key . \u2019 \u2018what exists at the moment is an articulated vision of convergence but an organization that is not really placed to deliver against it . so a lot of work up to now has gone into a number of areas . we initially refreshed the mission , vision and values of the company and have introduced a new strategic framework so that we can assess our progress over the next 2 years against a number of well defined measures of success . with this in place , everybody can see how they are contributing to our long term success . \u2019\n\u2018we have spent a lot of time getting the basics right . \u2019 \u20182012 was about basics . it was about making sure that we have the right skills in the right places , with the right processes and that is a piece of work that is still underway . the whole company needs to focus on doing basic things brilliantly well because until we have actually got a platform for change that is absolutely robust in place , change will be risky . change is ongoing because it is an inevitable part of where we are , but our number one priority is to create a very stable platform upon which all this change can be exercised . 2013 is really about a journey of beginning and hopefully completing the transformation to a large extend . and 2014 , the third year in the strategic program , will be about delivering the vision in terms of revenue from fmc and data services . \u2019\npaul is a visionary with a thirst for new experiences and no fear of challenges . i discussed with him what he thinks has influenced him to take this path and become the global citizen he is now .\ni think the greatest influence in my career is the diversity of experience in the + 20 years that i have been working outside of the uk . i have been fortunate enough to work in over 60 countries and live long term on 4 continents . so looking at different ways of doing business , different cultures , different environments , just that level of diversity in its own right is a significant influence on the way i look at the world and conduct business .\nthis interview was conducted by isabelle paradis of hot telecom , it was not produced by and does not reflect the views of total telecom .\nwe are having trouble showing you adverts on this page , which may be a result of ad blocker software being installed on your device . to view the article please disable any ad blocking software\n. . . the telecoms industry is characterised by constant change and evolution . that ' s why it ' s crucial for telecoms professionals to keep up - to - date with what is happening . join 35 , 000 + of your peers and sign up to our free newsletter service today , to be in the know about what is going on . plus , as a member you can submit your own press releases !\nmokaila further said that one of the aspects that will ease his ideal of continental trade is the construction of kazungula bridge which is both road and rail in kind . he said that his ministry intends to adopt a forward sighted approach \u201cto see if a train will not pass through the wildlife area of kasane as we export into central africa since there are wildlife issues of migration routes . \u201d\nhe further revealed that when construction is complete , the kazungula corridor will service 800 vehicles daily as compared to the 200 that are able to flow into and out of zambia daily . deputy permanent secretary for transport in mokaila\u2019s ministry , isaac moepeng , also denied that the country\u2019s south - north railway has reached its end life . the rail line has been washed away by rains numerous times in the recent past , derailing and running trains aground . mokaila revealed that the recent damage to br resultant of derailed trains cost government a staggering figure of p 8 million .\nmoepeng , however revealed that , with chinese assistance , in 1985 br overhauled the then 40 kilogram per meter section of the railway to 50 kilogram per meter upraised on concrete sleepers . he further noted that this meant that government can now move more tonnages of goods on the tracks revealing that the railway still has 32 years of life left in it . moepeng stated that , in fact , br is underutilising the railway as they move 2 million tons of goods per annum on a railway that has the aptitude to haul up to 4 million tons .\nhe also said that the dire situation at the carrier is evident as can be seen with the downscaling of aircrafts from formerly 8 to the current 4 . mokaila also acknowledged that the carrier\u2019s pilots are leaving en masse for better prospects elsewhere , stating that : \u201ci am happy when they leave because they get better opportunities . \u201d moepeng , for his part , revealed that out of the airliner\u2019s 40 pilots , \u201c10 have left and some are still going . \u201d\nmokaila , under whose ministry falls the department of roads stated that his ministry will compile an assessment of the country\u2019s damaged road network and then make presentations to cabinet . he further stated that the assessment will determine the quantum of the damages which will advise him when he requests funding from cabinet . \u201cthere has been road damage after the recent rains while other roads were in a bad state long before the recent rains . some will need maintenance while some will need rebuilding . \u201d"]}
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( may 8 , 2018 ) \u2014 healthgrades , the leading online resource for information about physicians and hospitals , today announced recipients of the healthgrades 2018 patient safety excellence award and the healthgrades 2018 outstanding patient experience award .\nthe list of the clinical excellence hospitals is available at the healthgrades web site .\nhealthgrades is headquartered in denver , with offices in atlanta , madison and raleigh .\nmy favorite thing about working for healthgrades is the people . the skill level , professionalism and excitement the people bring every day to work at healthgrades is amazing .\nintegrate with the healthgrades consumer intelligence platform for powerful performance and revenue reporting capabilities .\nmy favorite thing about healthgrades is working in a fast paced environment with an amazing culture that fosters innovation and thinking outside the box . healthgrades has no fear of failure .\ndescription : healthgrades is the leading online resource for comprehensive information about physicians and hospitals .\nuse of this website and any information contained herein is governed by the healthgrades user agreement .\nare you reaching your audience wherever they are ? healthgrades tools uncover more opportunities to connect .\nuse of this website and any information contained herein is governed by the healthgrades user agreement .\nlike many online review sites , healthgrades has strict quality control and identity verification protocols . but\nhealthgrades this week launched a doctor rating and comparison database for consumers , usa today reports .\nhealthgrades on tuesday released its annual lists of top hospitals for patient safety and patient experience .\nbelow is a brief \u2018pros and cons\u2019 guide to healthgrades , ratemds , vitals and yelp .\nthe business journal asked if hospitals listed by healthgrades pay a fee to be listed . \u201cthe answer is no , \u201d replied jacey dobbel , director of corporate marketing at healthgrades . com .\nthe clinical excellence awards bestowed by healthgrades are intended to help patients make an informed choice about where to get treated .\nall hospitals are not created equal\nis a healthgrades mantra .\nhealthgrades currently works with more than 400 hospitals nationwide . healthgrades helps hospitals to understand , improve and communicate the safety and quality of care . healthgrades ' consultants and physician - led clinical advisory services help hospitals improve patient safety and quality of care . healthgrades also produces well - respected public studies that identify trends in hospital quality clinical excellence , patient safety and women ' s health .\nhealthgrades identifies woodwinds health campus as performing in top ten percent in the nation for patient satisfaction .\n\u00a9 2018 web design by healthgrades | data - driven , platform - connected . all rights reserved\nphysician profiles on @ healthgrades are 92 % accurate . google listings are only 76 % accurate .\nseventeen states have at least one healthgrades america ' s 50 best hospital . to compare the quality of care at local hospitals , visit www . healthgrades . com . ( graphic : business wire )\ncite this article : top hospitals for outcomes named by healthgrades - medscape - jan 15 , 2013 .\nat healthgrades , our mission is to provide trusted information that helps consumers and providers make meaningful connections .\naccessing healthgrades ' services and the wealth of information healthgrades offer is easier than picking up the phone . simply visit urltoken and find the information you need to make the best , cost - effective health care decisions .\nin its partnership with unitedhealthcare , however , healthgrades is not on the hook for flubbing a physician profile , because the insurer supplies that basic information . the only contribution from healthgrades is the star rating from patients .\nalternatives to healthgrades for web , iphone , android , windows , mac and more . filter by license to discover only free or open source alternatives . this list contains a total of 6 apps similar to healthgrades .\nalthough healthgrades lists doctors and their backgrounds , the site does not\nrate\nthem , dejong pointed out .\nhealthgrades is the leading provider of information to help you find the right dentist that best meets your care needs .\noverall , 467 hospitals were given the 2015 healthgrades patient safety excellence award\u2014representing the top 10 % of hospitals evaluated .\non healthgrades , potential patients can search by doctor name , office name , speciality , condition or procedure . while healthgrades creates physicians\u2019 profiles based on information from government and commercially available services , physicians can claim and edit these profiles .\ncite this article : big insurer ' s website displays physician ' healthgrades ' - medscape - may 03 , 2016 .\nusing that data , healthgrades identified the top 5 percent of hospitals and awarded them the distinguished award for clinical excellence .\n1 . to determine best hospitals award winners , healthgrades examined medicare inpatient data from the medicare provider analysis and review database from 2013 through 2015 for the 32 most common inpatient conditions and procedures , among other data points . find more information here . healthgrades ' 100 best hospitals have all received the healthgrades distinguished hospital award for clinical excellence consecutively for at least the last three years , while healthgrades ' 50 best hospitals have all received the award consecutively for at least the last six years .\nas a further safeguard , healthgrades will audit a clinician ' s patient ratings if they strike him or her as fishy .\nhealthgrades has received 3 . 68 out of 5 stars based on 17 customer reviews and a bbb rating of a + .\nhealthgrades achievement ratings and awards empower hospitals to improve patient outcomes and help consumers evaluate , compare , and choose a hospital .\nfurther , healthgrades noted that disparities exist both in local markets and within hospitals . for instance , according to the analysis :\nthe healthgrades america\u2019s 50 best hospitals for 2010 were identified in a report issued today by the leading independent healthcare ratings organization .\nhealthgrades analyzed roughly 45 million medicare hospitalization records for patients at nearly 4 , 500 short - term , acute care hospitals across the united states between 2012 and 2014 . for one condition , healthgrades also used 2011 - 2013 all - payer state data .\non its website , healthgrades says it evaluates hospitals \u201csolely on clinical outcomes \u2014 risk adjusted mortality and in - hospital complications . \u201d\nevan marks , executive vice president for informatics and strategy at healthgrades , chalks up these incongruities to differing methodologies for measuring quality .\nget to know the faces and fun facts about the talent acquisition team members that are connecting you with career opportunities at healthgrades .\nin a release , healthgrades cmo brad bowman said\nhigh marks in clinical quality are a major differentiator for hospitals , and have a profound effect on consumers when they make decisions about where to receive care .\nhe added ,\nthe hospitals that have achieved this distinction stand out from their peers because of their commitment to high quality clinical outcomes for their patients\n( healthgrades release , 1 / 17 ; healthgrades infographic , accessed 1 / 25 ; healthgrades quality methodology , accessed 1 / 25 ; healthgrades award recipients list , accessed 1 / 25 ; zimmerman , becker ' s infection control & clinical quality , 1 / 18 ) .\nmore than 75 percent of internet users search for health topics on a weekly basis , and more than 1 million people visit healthgrades daily . healthgrades helps consumers find the right doctor by providing highly credible , medically reviewed , comprehensive content on more than 100 topics .\nhealthgrades gathers information from hundreds of government and commercial sources and updates with new information within one to three months . still , healthgrades acknowledges that the best and most complete information comes from the providers and practices themselves . when providers update their own information on their healthgrades profile \u2014 which they can do using free registration and access \u2014 those updates appear on the website in one to three business days .\nhealthgrades says patients and referring physicians consider information about conditions treated , procedures performed , and care philosophy to be important in consumer evaluations .\nblufish consulting on twitter :\nphysician profiles on @ healthgrades are 92 % accurate . google listings are only 76 % accurate .\nwelcome to the healthgrades web site ( this\nsite\n) provided by healthgrades operating company , inc . (\nhealthgrades ,\nwe\nor\nus\n) . healthgrades collects data and other information regarding hospitals , physicians , long - term care facilities and other providers of healthcare services ( collectively ,\nhealthcare providers\n) from a variety of sources . healthgrades uses proprietary processes and algorithms to select , compile and adjust certain data to generate ratings of the healthcare providers (\nratings\n) . on this site , healthgrades makes available ratings , lists based on specific criteria , including without limitation , in the form of search results ( \u201clists\u201d ) , and other information , profiles and materials regarding healthcare providers ( collectively with the ratings and lists , the\nsite materials\n) .\nwhat it is : with more than 30 million people a month visiting healthgrades , having an accurate and updated profile on this site is crucial . healthgrades provides information about physicians , hospitals , and health care providers in a truly user - friendly experience . when searching on healthgrades , patients can narrow in on the results by insurance , distance , review / rating , gender , age , and even availability .\nplease note : your message will be received by healthgrades customer support and will not be sent to physicians or hospitals featured on this website .\nthe quality advisory board is a formal body who offers healthgrades the ability to receive additional input for both methodology questions and overall quality topics .\now well a provider listens and answers questions , and staff friendliness and courteousness . most patients , healthgrades says , give clinicians positive reviews .\nthe insurer chose healthgrades over other online physicians review systems partly because it shares only star ratings from patients , and not their written comments .\neach day a million consumers go online searching for a doctor or looking up physician reviews . a large number of these online healthcare consumers will click on healthgrades , as it is typically one of the top sites to appear in search results . in colorado alone , where healthgrades is based ( and , coincidentally , so is clementine ) , between 50 , 000 and 60 , 000 people visit healthgrades\u2019 website every day .\nfor its 2015 outstanding patient experience award , healthgrades analyzed providers ' 2013 scores on the hospital consumer assessment of healthcare providers and systems survey .\nfull procedure - by - procedure comparisons of the healthgrades america\u2019s 50 best hospitals and all others can be found in the report at urltoken .\nas part of the partnership , urltoken clients in elective practices like dermatology , podiatry , and dentistry will be able to upgrade to healthgrades premium profiles , enabling them to differentiate themselves to increase their visibility and engage patients through healthgrades . com . as part of its premium program , healthgrades will integrate call analytics , patient experience surveys and urltoken ' s online appointment scheduling , which are managed and monitored within the urltoken dashboard .\nat healthgrades , better health gets a head start . we help millions of consumers each month find and schedule appointments with their provider of choice .\nof sperling dermatology ,\nour business would not be growing at the rate it is if it weren ' t for urltoken and healthgrades .\nhealthgrades partners with hospitals and health care organizations to help them make clinical quality the core strategic imperative of their organizations . healthgrades ' physician - led clinical - advisory services help hospitals and health care organizations understand , improve , and communicate the safety and quality of care they deliver . healthgrades ' consultants work with these organizations to improve patient safety and quality of care in such areas as cardiology , orthopedics , critical care , and gastrointestinal medicine .\nhealthgrades is an independent source of physician information and hospital quality outcomes , comparing the quality of care of nearly 5 , 000 hospitals using clinical indicators . healthgrades ' evaluation is based on the most recent three years of medicare data available . analyzing 27 diagnoses and procedures , healthgrades rates hospitals\u2019 performance as \u201cbetter than expected\u201d ( 5 - star ) , \u201cas expected\u201d ( 3 - star ) , and \u201cworse than expected\u201d ( 1 - star ) .\nconsumers use the information available at healthgrades to take a much more active role in their health ,\nsaid scott booker , healthgrades ' ceo .\nwe ' ve designed a new site to help consumers access the information they need to make more informed decisions throughout their healthcare experience .\nworking at healthgrades provides you the unique opportunity to change the game in the healthcare space . more than one million people a day rely upon healthgrades to research , compare and connect with physicians and other healthcare professionals . we are dedicated to delivering solutions that bring a new level of transparency to healthcare .\n, the nation ' s largest health insurer , now shows healthgrades ' patient satisfaction ratings when members search for providers , robert lowes writes for medscape .\nall in all , the breakdown in healthgrades ratings refutes the notion that only unhappy patients take the time to complete an online survey , said marks .\nunlike other hospital ratings companies , healthgrades evaluates hospitals solely on clinical outcomes \u2014 risk - adjusted mortality , patient safety , and in - hospital complications .\noverall , healthgrades says nearly 160 , 000 lives could have been saved if all hospitals performed at the same level as those that received an award .\n\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200blast october , healthgrades named virginia mason one of america\u2019s 100 best hospitals for cardiac care for the second straight year ( 2017 - 2018 ) and one of america\u2019s 100 best hospitals for coronary intervention . february is american heart month . learn more about how healthgrades determines its best hospitals award recipients at :\nwhen i questioned the validity of the one negative comment i got , and showed healthgrades the background of it not being true , healthgrades stuck to their policy and refused to take down the negative review . i asked to be removed from healthgrades altogether , and they refused to do that also , saying that unless my npi is canceled , they cannot do that . they are not easy to reach , not friendly and very unresponsive to dispute negative ratings .\nhaving a strong presence on healthgrades can help you attract new patients and keep the ones you have . and even without your permission or participation , you will be listed on healthgrades , which uses public databases to populate its records . so why wouldn\u2019t you take full advantage of this free physician marketing tool ?\nshould you elect to send or receive e - mail communications of any kind to or from healthgrades , you represent and warrant to healthgrades that your e - mail service has appropriate and adequate security systems necessary to prevent unauthorized access to outbound or inbound e - mail transmissions . you further agree that the content ( including any site materials ) in any e - mail or other electronic communication you receive from healthgrades is subject to the provisions of this user agreement .\nhealthgrades also provides relevant medical information through its network of educational web sites that include rightdiagnosis . com , wrongdiagnosis . com , urltoken and physicianreports . com .\nbeyond that , healthgrades pulls together different pieces of objective information , said evan marks , the company ' s executive vice - president for informatics and strategy .\nhealthgrades , an online resource for information on physicians and hospitals , named its list of america ' s 50 and 100 best hospitals for 2017 on tuesday .\nhealthgrades on tuesday released its annual clinical quality scores for u . s . hospitals , rating about 4 , 500 providers on 33 common conditions and procedures .\nhealthgrades ' commitment to quality and transparency in healthcare is core to our mission . at healthgrades , we integrate the same three factors that physicians themselves agree are most important when selecting or referring a healthcare provider ( patient satisfaction , experience match , and the quality of the hospital where a physician provides care ) :\nmarks stressed that healthgrades relies solely on objective clinical outcomes data , in contrast to the us news & world report ranking , which factors in a hospital ' s reputation . furthermore , healthgrades confines itself to mortality and complication rates , whereas leapfrog looks at a far broader array of safety measures . that difference would explain why the university of california ronald reagan ucla medical center in los angeles received a clinical excellence award from healthgrades even though leapfrog flunked it , said marks .\nthere is advertising on healthgrades . com , too , ranging from spearmint gum to permanent birth control to a source for a hippa - compliant medical marijuana card .\nwhat we do at healthgrades is just downright cool ! the way we blend data analytics and creativity is something i am truly proud to be a part of .\nas one of the top 20 sites seen most often in medical practice search results , healthgrades is like the yelp of doctor reviews . your practice\u2019s future depends on your understanding of how urltoken affects doctors online . one of the most popular and trusted doctor rating and review sites , healthgrades drives patient decision - making , determining who sets foot in your office\u2014and who stays away . healthgrades is one of the first sites a doctor should pay attention to when working to improve online reputation .\n5 . in addition to clinical outcomes , healthgrades ' top hospitals also excel at patient engagement , according to a healthgrades whitepaper . healthgrades cited various examples , such as virginia mason medical center in seattle , which implemented the orthopedic patient - peer partner program , an idea that came from the medical center ' s orthopedic patients . through the program , patients who had joint replacement surgery at the hospital can return as volunteers to support other patients who are preparing to undergo joint replacement surgery .\nin 2009 healthgrades released the first - ever list of top - rated hospitals for kidney , liver , lung and heart organ transplantation . healthgrades also released the results of a 2009 hospital quality study that found that patients at highly rated hospitals have a 52 percent lower chance of dying compared with the u . s . hospital average .\nawareness of these online sites has only grown in the last few years , making review sites such as healthgrades an essential part of physician marketing and medical practice marketing .\nhospitals need to better understand shifting drivers of satisfaction in diverse patient populations across different hospital settings ,\nsays evan marks , the chief strategy officer at healthgrades .\nto determine the top hospitals for patient safety , healthgrades examined cms claims data from 2011 to 2013 and evaluated hospitals on their ability to avoid potentially preventable medical complications .\nto be eligible for consideration , hospitals had to report sufficient data to assess mortality and complication rates for at least 21 of the 32 conditions and procedures included in the healthgrades methodology . healthgrades used information from cms ' medicare provider analysis and review database for 2013 through 2015 to assess mortality and complication rates for those conditions and procedures .\nhealthgrades is the leader in making information on physicians and hospitals more accessible and transparent . our purpose : to give people the confidence to make the right healthcare decisions .\nunitedhealthcare introduced the star ratings from healthgrades in march , joining some 50 other insurers that share the data with beneficiaries in search of a network physician . most of these insurers obtain the ratings through third - party data licensing companies , although a handful deal directly with healthgrades . in either case , the company does not identify these insurers .\njune 15 , 2015 \u2013 dramatic health has partnered with healthgrades to produce a hypothyroid series for the healthgrades personal story network . the series features four dynamic health stories about patients living with hypothyroidism . the series also features two episodes from dramatic health\u2019s upcoming series : \u201csupport groups in central park , \u201d in which patients gather in [ \u2026 ]\nas between you and healthgrades , all right , title and interest in and to the site and the site materials , including without limitation the ratings , and systems and methodologies used to create or display the ratings and lists , together with all intellectual property rights embodied therein , are the property of healthgrades or healthgrades ' affiliates . the site and site materials are protected by law , including but not limited to u . s . and international copyright law , trademark law , trade secret law , as well as other state , federal , and international laws , regulations and treaties ( collectively ,\nip laws\n) . healthgrades does not claim any rights in unaltered government data .\nph also tells us \u201cconsumers can also review quality rankings and consumer reviews of hospitals and physicians through healthgrades , an independent website used by more than 225 million consumers . \u201d\nhealthgrades also provides critical information to more than 40 liability insurance companies , including the top three nursing home and hospital insurers , to assess providers ' quality and risk potential .\njfk receives the target stroke honor roll award and healthgrades stroke care excellence award - - ranked # 1 in new jersey and in the top 5 % in the country .\n2 . healthgrades ' 100 best hospitals are not spread evenly throughout the united states : 22 states and the district of columbia don ' t have a top 100 hospital .\nif all hospitals had performed at the level of virginia mason and the other award recipients , an estimated 179 , 464 lives could potentially have been saved , healthgrades determined .\nhealthgrades , an online resource for patients seeking information on physicians and hospitals , has redesigned its website to make it easier for patients to search for and book appointments with providers .\nindividuals shopping for a physician on the website of unitedhealthcare , the nation ' s largest health insurer , can now see his or her patient satisfaction scores as compiled by healthgrades .\nhealthgrades also audits survey responses to detect suspicious patterns , according to marks . if a physician suddenly receives 12 negative ratings on a single day from\npatients\nusing 12 different email addresses , healthgrades would look up the ip address for the computer used to complete each survey . if they all have the same ip address , those responses get expunged .\nwomen lower the risk of complications when they choose a hospital that received the healthgrades gynecologic surgery excellence award\u2122 , labor and delivery excellence award\u2122 , or obstetrics and gynecology excellence award\u2122 .\nin today\u2019s world , it\u2019s all about the data . healthgrades can help your health system acquire valuable information and use it to make meaningful connections with consumers . find out how .\nperhaps the most recognized form of physician evaluation comes via healthgrades . they are not the only physician rating site , but the first site that comes up when you search for a physician on the web . healthgrades has come against much criticism for providing an evaluation tool without any oversight other than the requirement of an email address or text - enabled phone .\nby submitting a valid notice of infringement , you agree that we may provide your request to the user who posted the material addressed in your notice . upon receipt of a valid notice of intellectual property infringement , healthgrades may remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing content in its sole discretion . healthgrades may terminate the accounts of repeat infringers under appropriate circumstances .\n3 . patients treated in the top 100 hospitals have , on average , a 27 . 1 percent lower risk of dyingthan if they were cared for in hospitals that did not receive the designation , according to healthgrades . if all hospitals , as a group , performed similarly to the 100 best hospitals , on average , 179 , 438 lives could potentially have been saved , healthgrades said . 4 . the 100 best hospitals also out - perform their peers in emergency care for conditions such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease , heart attack , stroke , pneumonia and sepsis . these hospitals are five times more likely than other facilities to have received a healthgrades five - star rating for treatment of those conditions , according to healthgrades .\nthank you for submitting a review . digital health is a challenging field and we appreciate all of the talented people who work at healthgrades . - - kate hyatt , chief people officer\nhealthgrades takes these occasional factual lapses seriously , said evan marks , the company ' s chief strategy officer . to improve accuracy , marks said , healthgrades stopped relying on third - party information on physicians several years back and started collecting and verifying the data itself .\nwe made over 7 million calls and faxes to provider offices last year ,\nhe said .\nevan marks at healthgrades is even blunter about how much value should be placed on only one set of survey responses :\nnot very much ,\nhe told medscape medical news .\nbetter breathing with copd | a dramatic health and healthgrades production february 1st launched a brand new copd series on healthgrades , co - produced by dramatic health . the series features real patients from the pulmonary wellness and rehabilitation center in midtown manhattan , and program director dr . noah greenspan . captured in an engaging support group setting , patients share experiences , [ \u2026 ]\nhealthgrades bases the award on inpatient data for mortality and complications pulled from cms ' medicare provider analysis and review ( medpar ) database , as well as inpatient data on appendectomy and bariatric surgery reported by the 18 states that provide all - payer state data . healthgrades pulled medpar data for 2013 through 2015 ; the state data were available from only 2012 to 2014 .\nhealthgrades this week released its annual list of\namerica ' s best hospitals ,\nrecognizing the country ' s top hospitals based on their performance across multiple common conditions and procedures .\nhealthgrades quality analysis and reporting helps you measure your performance against benchmarks . our team of experts will help you identify areas in which your hospital may need improvement while giving positive reinforcement for the areas in which your hospital excels . healthgrades will help you bring an analytical and objective voice to your quality discussions and we help foster discussions around statistical trends relating to clinical outcomes .\nin today\u2019s world , it\u2019s all about finding truth in data . healthgrades can help your health system acquire valuable information and use it to make meaningful connections with consumers . find out how .\nthen again , unitedhealthcare shows how many patients completed healthgrades surveys on each rated physician , which healthgrades also does on its own website . if the number is extremely low ,\nwe expect consumers to take that into account ,\nsaid craig hankins at unitedhealthcare .\nyou don ' t use the ratings all by themselves . they ' re just one of several factors .\nhealthgrades ' new ratings are\ngame changing ,\nin part because they allow consumers to easily search physicians by how much experience they have in a particular area or procedure , says binder .\n\u201cat healthgrades , we help consumers connect with the right doctor and right care , \u201d said brad graner , president of publisher and advertiser solutions at healthgrades . \u201cwe are thrilled to be joining with ap , the most trusted source of independent news . now , ap members and millions of americans will benefit from the combination of our proprietary health content and tools and ap\u2019s timely news . \u201d\ni have had 30 - 5 star reviews on healthgrades , and as result have received additional patients , which i appreciate . approximately a month ago , one of my patients gave me a 5 - star review with comments . there was a typo in his comments concerning me , he used the word\nexperience\n; it came out in my review as\nsexperience\n. he has tried numerous times to have healthgrades correct the error . no response or correction . i have tried several times to do the same . no response or correction . both of us followed the healthgrades protocol . it appears that healthgrades has a major customer relations problem . now , i am concerned , if i should receive a negative review , would i have a chance to report my side .\nbut after several months of reviewing comments in real time on nearly a dozen web sites , including healthgrades . com , urltoken and google plus , as well as facebook and twitter , she\u2019s calmer .\nas with all healthgrades ratings and awards , all nonfederal hospitals in the u . s . are evaluated . no hospital can opt - in or opt - out of participating in the independent evaluation .\nhow to get started : update your profile information on healthgrades by clicking here . a provider can update their own information , or someone who works on behalf of the provider can also do this .\ni have now reviewed a very bad physician three times on healthgrades without receiving an email to confirm . i in fact wrote the review and it has never been posted . now my friend had the same experience with the same physician and apparently healthgrades is withholding these bad reviews for some reason . you cannot trust a website that picks and chooses the reviews they print and give horrible doctors decent grades .\nthe ratings system is mostly anonymous , with patients needing only to use their email address to rate a provider . healthgrades audits ratings to look for suspicious patterns . for example , if a physician suddenly receives a large number of negative reviews in one day , healthgrades looks at the email and ip addresses of those reviewers to see if they are legitimate patients . if not , the responses are deleted .\nany communication sent to the copyright agent or to copyrightagent @ urltoken for any purpose other than communication about copyright infringement may not be answered . healthgrades may terminate the accounts of repeat infringers under appropriate circumstances .\nthese terms of use prohibit users from violating another party\u2019s intellectual property rights . for copyright claims , intellectual property owners should follow the terms related to removal of copyrighted material as set forth in section 11 . for other intellectual property violations , rights holders may submit a valid notice of intellectual property infringement to healthgrades via email at useragreement @ healthgrades . com . a valid notice of infringement must identify the following :\nat healthgrades , better health gets a head start . we help millions of consumers each month find and schedule appointments with their provider of choice . with our scheduling solutions and advanced analytics applications , we partner with more than 500 hospitals across the country to cultivate new patient relationships , improve patient access , and build customer loyalty . healthgrades is headquartered in denver , with offices in atlanta , madison and raleigh .\nthe takeaway : healthgrades has released its list of the nation ' s top hospitals for patient safety and experience , but it notes the factors for improving performance on two measures varies by hospital and region .\nis an online database of doctors , dentists and hospitals that has over 100 million users . when a patient searches google for your practice , healthgrades will likely show up on the first page of google .\nhealthgrades confers recognized doctor status on professionals who meet certain criteria : \u25cf active , good - standing license in the state where you practice \u25cf board certification in your specialty \u25cf no previous license revocations or restrictions \u25cf no malpractice claims or disciplinary citations within the past five years if you meet these criteria , contact healthgrades and ask to be included on the list of recognized doctors in your state . if not , well , it\u2019s never too late to begin working toward this goal . most tech - savvy medical professionals know how healthgrades affects doctors online . fewer know how to change healthgrades ratings for the better . by following the five steps above and adhering to online reputation management best practices , you can set yourself apart from the increasingly crowded , competitive medical field and focus on taking care of those who matter most\u2014your patients .\nsome hospitals score high on patient safety in a few specialties , but the institutions that earned the group ' s distinguished hospitals award for clinical excellence excel across the board , healthgrades said in a news release .\nthe healthgrades list of 262 clinical excellence hospitals omits some well - known institutions that dominate other ratings . massachusetts general hospital in boston and john hopkins hospital in baltimore , maryland , were first and second in the top 17 hospitals , as judged by us news & world report last year . however , these 2 big names and 11 others on the magazine ' s list do not appear in the healthgrades roll call .\nthe pew project ranked the most commonly researched topics as specific diseases or conditions . information available on healthgrades can help consumers find doctors based on specific disease , condition , and procedure needs , according to dejong .\n\u00a9 copyright 2018 healthgrades operating company , inc . patent us nos . 7 , 752 , 060 and 8 , 719 , 052 . all rights reserved . third party materials included herein protected under copyright law .\nbowman added ,\nhealth care consumerism is requiring hospitals and health systems to innovate in a variety of areas , including quality , to meet growing expectations about the level of care , personalization and convenience\n( gooch / punke , becker ' s hospital review , 2 / 21 ; healthgrades methodology , accessed 2 / 23 ; healthgrades release , 2 / 21 ; mulero , healthcare dive , 2 / 22 ) .\nif all hospitals performed at the level of the healthgrades america\u2019s 50 best , 164 , 964 deaths and 18 , 900 inhospital complications could have potentially been prevented among the medicare population over the three years studied .\nhealthgrades will make it seem like you are calling the doctor ' s office , but really you are calling healthgrades and they will take down a lot of information about you before transferring you to the doctor ' s office . i did this and they took down my address and age and insurance and when i was transferred to the doctor ' s office i was told they don ' t have any availability . avoid .\nhealthgrades also provides products and services that have helped hundreds of the nation ' s largest employers and health plans make financially sound health care decisions based on the quality of care . many employers and health plans provide healthgrades ' health management suite so that their employees and plan members have access to a complete set of decision - support tools . these tools include provider ratings , health optimization modules , and health care finance tools .\nmembers are selected via nominations submitted by hospitals or other organizations , in addition to healthgrades outreach . any member of the quality advisory board must have quality expertise to enable them to function broadly as a contributing member .\nhealthday ' s news and videos can be found on more than 5 , 000 internet and intranet websites as diverse as webmd , everyday health , msn health , healthgrades and more than 1 , 800 hospital websites .\nap\u2019s dne program is designed to provide new revenue streams using ready - to - publish web content packages . the free program has historically delivered a variety of sports coverage , such as college football , with the ap top 25 poll , and now also includes trending health content through two customizable , embeddable widgets that direct traffic to a co - branded ap / healthgrades website . the new dne features top content from ap and healthgrades .\njessica dejong , public relations and communications manager for healthgrades , said americans visit that site a million times a day , searching for a physician or a hospital . over 4 , 200 hospitals are covered on their site .\nwe asked marks the best way to optimize a healthgrades profile . combining his advice with our experience , we\u2019ve put together a list of six steps you can take to maximize your profile and help potential patients find you :\nin cleveland , 84 . 2 % of patients who received care for valve surgery got treatment at a hospital rated five stars for the procedure by healthgrades , compared with the national average of 19 . 3 % ; and\nhealth grades , inc . ( nasdaq : hgrd ) is the leading independent healthcare ratings organization , providing quality ratings , profiles and cost information on the nation ' s hospitals , physicians , nursing homes and prescription drugs . millions of patients and many of the nation\u2019s largest employers , health plans and hospitals rely on healthgrades\u2019 quality ratings , advisory services and decision - support resources . the healthgrades network of web sites , including urltoken and wrongdiagnosis . com , is a top - ten health property according to comscore and is the internet ' s leading destination for patients choosing providers . more information on how healthgrades guides america to better healthcare can be found at urltoken .\non healthgrades , patients can complete patient satisfaction surveys about a practice or physician . the surveys evaluate the office and staff , wait time , experience with the doctor and likelihood of recommending the doctor to family and friends .\na total of 281 faculty members from 25 programs were identified . a total of 266 otolaryngologists ( 94 . 7 % ) had a profile on healthgrades , and 247 ( 87 . 9 % ) had a profile on vitals . of those with profiles , 186 ( 69 . 9 % ) and 202 ( 81 . 8 % ) had patient reviews on healthgrades and vitals , respectively . the mean score was 4 . 4 of 5 . 0 on healthgrades and 3 . 4 of 4 . 0 on vitals . on vitals , 179 profiles ( 63 . 7 % ) had comments associated with them . overall , 49 comments ( 27 . 3 % ) were determined to be negative , and 138 otolaryngologists ( 49 . 1 % ) had at least 1 negative comment . academic position and subspecialty affected reviews on healthgrades . state and years in practice did not influence reviews .\nthere\u2019s no rule against asking patients for positive testimonials . healthgrades actually offers feedback postcards to give your patients after a visit . each card has a practice - specific link that leads to your healthgrades feedback portal . while delivering friendly , attentive care and producing favorable outcomes are the most sustainable ways to secure positive feedback , you can boost your chances further by attaching a handwritten note to your postcard or sending out a reminder email after each visit .\nfounded in 1999 , healthgrades is headquartered in golden , colorado , and has over 200 employees . healthgrades and its employees enjoy sponsoring and volunteering for charitable and fund - raising events . our participation not only brings the healthgrades team closer together , it also allows us to provide support for and response to community and global needs . a few of the ways we ' ve been able to contribute include donations to the katrina relief fund , the victims of the asian tsunami , and for medical supplies for guatemala . employees have also volunteered for or participated in such events as race for the cure - breast cancer , and the ms 150 for the national multiple sclerosis society .\nhealthgrades last week gave its\n2017 distinguished hospital award for clinical excellence\nto 258 hospitals , recognizing facilities performing in the top 5 percent nationwide based on risk - adjusted clinical outcomes for dozens of common procedures and conditions .\nhealthgrades , a healthcare quality reporting group , today released a list of 262 hospitals that represent the nation ' s elite when it comes to risk - adjusted mortality and complication rates for 27 common procedures and conditions involving medicare patients .\ndenver , colo . ( may 7 , 2018 ) \u2014 healthgrades , the leading online resource for comprehensive information about physicians and hospitals , today announced that its appointment scheduling solution for hospitals is now available in the epic app orchard .\nmembers serve a maximum of two - year terms . members provide their expert guidance and time to healthgrades and are compensated via an honorarium . members are given the option to donate the honorarium to a 503c organization of their designation .\ncompared with all other hospitals , the healthgrades america\u2019s 50 best had risk - adjusted mortality rates that were , on average , 26 . 96 % lower and risk - adjusted inhospital complication rates that were 8 . 29 % lower .\nsure , various web sites like healthgrades and ratemds have taken their shots , and yelp and angie\u2019s list have made a go of it , too . but the listings are often sparse , with few contributors and little of substance .\nsimilar to healthgrades and ratemds , vitals is an online database of medical professionals where patients can search for healthcare options . patients can search based on specialty , doctor or condition . filters can be applied for accepted insurance and location .\nanother common gripe about healthgrades is that a physician can receive a poisonous one - star review from someone who has never been a patient , despite the company ' s attempts to screen out imposters . healthgrades requires survey takers to supply an email address , which can be used to send a confirmation message ( the alternative confirmation mode is a text message ) . however , a fake patient easily can create a misleading address with the likes of gmail to play along .\nthe urltoken web site also offers a survey for users of healthgrades services . consumer and company response is welcomed on the web site survey . simply click on the survey tab in the upper right hand corner of the urltoken home page .\nsmh has been a recipient of the governor\u2019s quality award seven years in a row . they also received the healthgrades patient safety excellence award for the past three years\u2014ranking the hospital in the top 5 % of the nation for patient safety .\nthe organization adjusted the mortality and complications outcomes for clinical risk factors and patient demographics . healthgrades assessed hospitals ' performance on quality based on in - hospital complications , in - hospital mortality , and 30 - day post - admission mortality .\nin denver , 3 . 6 % of patients who received care for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ( copd ) got treatment at a hospital rated five stars for copd by healthgrades , compared with the national average of 11 . 8 % ;\n\u201cas consumers take an active role in managing their health , they can have confidence that hospitals that have achieved the america\u2019s 50 best hospitals award stand above the rest , \u201d said brad bowman , md , chief medical officer , healthgrades .\ntients who found you online are probably more likely to leave online doctor reviews . healthgrades allows physicians\u2019 own websites to imbed a link to its site . it also offers cards that you can hand to patients after an appointment to make it easy for them . the cards , which you can request from healthgrades customer service , offers a link they can use to complete a survey about you . consider offering an incentive , such as a giveaway , for patients who leave reviews .\nto make it easier to find a local doctor , dignity health sierra nevada memorial hospital ( snmh ) has partnered with the nation ' s largest consumer - based health search site , healthgrades . from a main office in denver , healthgrades has amassed information on over 3 million u . s . health care providers ( doctors , dentists , chiropractors , and others ) , including representatives of more than 1 , 000 practicing specialties . on its site , healthgrades . com , you can find lists of doctors and their specialties , together with how long they ' ve practiced , the procedures they perform , how their patients assess them , where they trained and other specific and objective information that might help you make your decision .\nto create the new website , healthgrades examined patient reviews and 500 million claims from federal and private data sources . it then rated and ranked doctors based on complication rates at the hospital where they practice , their experience , and patient satisfaction .\nanother longstanding criticism of the healthgrades rating system is that it has a\ndenominator problem ,\nin the words of neurosurgeon jeffrey segal , md , chief executive officer of a company called emerit , which helps physicians improve their online reputations .\nhow you ' re rated : a provider ' s healthgrades rating is based on a 1 - 5 star scale and gives users the option to write a free text review as to the likelihood of recommending the provider to family and friends .\nin a report , healthgrades said that patients treated at hospitals who received five stars for a certain procedure had a 65 % lower risk of experiencing a complication and a 71 % lower risk of dying during their hospital stay compared with if they were treated at a hospital that received a one - star rating for the same procedure . healthgrades estimated that if all hospitals performed similarly to those that received five stars , more than 220 , 000 patient lives may have been saved since 2011 .\nit ' s all about finding the right doctor for the right procedure ,\nsays healthgrades ceo roger holstein .\nfrequency is really important to look at . . . 20 % of the doctors see 80 % of the patients .\nconsumers are used to researching goods and services online , says healthgrades ceo roger holstein . the new website aims to extend that ability to health care .\nit ' s about finding the right doctor for the right procedure ,\nholstein says .\nhealthgrades then assigned hospitals ratings of one , three , or five stars\u2014for\nstatistically significantly worse than expected\n,\nas expected ,\nor\nstatistically significantly better than expected ,\nrespectively , for each of the 33 conditions and procedures .\nresearchers , led by j . matthew austin of johns hopkins medicine ' s armstrong institute for patient safety and quality , analyzed the ratings systems used by u . s . news & world report , healthgrades , the leapfrog group and consumer reports .\npros : healthgrades is very user friendly for patients . it doesn\u2019t ask patients to answer questions , instead they just complete a survey . if you have a large amount of physicians in your office , you can contact the support center and submit a spreadsheet with your physicians\u2019 information . the support center will then work to update all of the information for you without a fee . healthgrades will also send physicians personalized , printed postcards with a url to their profile that can be given to patients .\nanyway , the doctor ratings business is starting to become more competitive , so i went elsewhere . after a while , though , i noticed $ 9 . 95 charges from healthgrades , what the company calls a\nwatchdog\nsubscription , charged to my\nsaline memorial hospital announced today that it is a recipient of the healthgrades 2018 patient safety excellence award\u2122 , a designation that recognizes superior performance of hospitals that have prevented the occurrence of serious , potentially avoidable complications for patients during hospital stays . read more \u00bb\nmore than a ratings service , healthgrades offers a range of clinical consulting assessments and implementation recommendations to help you meet your quality goals . our team of experts provides advice on implementation and actionable analysis to maximize your quality performance \u2013 not just a dashboard .\nhealthgrades cmo brad bowman said ,\nhospitals that have achieved ' america ' s best hospitals ' distinction have sustained high quality outcomes for their patients over many years and often , offer programs that engage consumers and their overall communities in their care .\nin this analysis , healthgrades independently and objectively analyzed approximately 130 million medicare patient records from fiscal years 1999 through 2008 for 26 medical procedures and conditions . to be included in the analysis , hospitals must have met minimum thresholds in terms of patient volumes , quality ratings , and the range of services provided . prior to comparing the inhospital mortality and complication rates of the nation\u2019s hospitals , healthgrades risk - adjusted the data to compare on equal footing hospitals that treated sicker patients . hospitals with risk - adjusted mortality and complication rates that scored in the top five percent or better nationally and who received this designation for at highest number of consecutive years were recognized as america\u2019s 50 best hospitals . healthgrades\u2019 methodology can be found in the study on the company\u2019s web site ."]}
{"id": 55363, "summary": [{"text": "chromexcel is registered trademark for a kind of aniline leather with a history of production that goes back over a century in the us .", "topic": 12}, {"text": "the process of creating it requires \" at least 89 separate processes taking 28 working days \" at the horween leather company . ", "topic": 28}], "title": "chromexcel", "paragraphs": ["horween chromexcel can also be made in natural . the most popular chromexcel wallet is the\nebay \u2013 the amount of chromexcel available on ebay is always growing . search for \u201cchromexcel piece\u201d and it should give you some good results .\nchromexcel is a massively popular leather right now . i asked phil kalas from horween about chromexcel and what makes it so unique and desirable on wearable products .\nhorween leather co . is essentially a custom shop . we will make any color a customer requests . on the standard chromexcel , again because of the high grease content , we are only able to achieve earth tones . to get brighter colors of chromexcel we created cavalier chromexcel . here is an example of the cavalier chromexcel in blue and red ( along with the earth toned colors of chromexcel ) .\nthis is very difficult question for me because , as i type this , i am using several products made of chromexcel . i like the alden brown chromexcel indy boots , wolverine 1000 mile boots in their new sueded chromexcel , oak street trail oxford in navy chromexcel , altadina works teardrop pack in natural chromexcel , and i carry a few products around i\u2019ve made for ashland leather co . ( fat herbie wallet , key case , passport holder , key fob , belt ) in midnight blue cavalier chromexcel .\ncheck this article that phil wrote to illustrate the difference between shell cordovan and chromexcel .\nafaik it ' s chromexcel cow / calf that ' s been oil curried by hand , like shell cordovan or high quality bridle leathers . regular chromexcel is only drum stuffed .\nspringfield leather \u2013 great source for smaller portions of chromexcel and a variety of other horween tannages .\nas a matter of fact you do . if you are still practicing or just looking to save a bit of money you can always purchase chromexcel seconds from maverick leather company . chromexcel seconds are just cuts that didnt pass horween\u2019s rigorous final inspection . maverick leather company sells a full line of standard chromexcel , chromexcel seconds , and pages full of horween specials which can be chromexcel , dublin , or latigo . you do have to order by the side but the discounted prices make it more than worth the investment .\nchromexcel is characterized by a rich pull - up in full aniline , hand rubbed finishes . made to this day with old world craftsmanship , modern chromexcel carries on a long history of superior comfort and durability .\nedit : realized that we are talking about exotic leathers , not chromexcel variants . please excuse what i said .\nbeaufort is a variation of chromexcel\u00ae with a lower oil , wax and grease content for easier cementing / gluing adhesion .\nqui , a horween worker , inspects chromexcel hides . the chrome tanning process turns the hides a baby blue color .\nwhat do you think are the best ways to use chromexcel ? i understand people use it more as a wearable leather than a structural leather , but then i also know people who use it in bags . was chromexcel designed for certain usage ?\nfine leatherworking \u2013 fine leatherworking is a great online shop for top quality tools as well as small quantities of premium chromexcel .\nthe chromexcel equine leathers i find are less prone to scratching than the bovine ones , but bother very tough and durable .\nchromexcel is the original pull - up leather ; using time honored techniques and formulas that were developed nearly 100 years ago . chromexcel is still produced in the united states using a bark retannage from a proprietary recipe , and then genuine hot stuffed with our secret blend of natural oils and greases . chromexcel is characterized by a rich pull - up in full aniline , hand rubbed finishes . made to this day with old world craftsmanship , modern chromexcel carries on a long history of superior comfort and durability .\na quick video comparing brown chromexcel boots with brown shell cordovan boots . the actual boots in the video are 2 . 5 yr old allen edmonds bayfields in brown chromexcel and 2 . 5 yr old ralph lauren gianni in brown shell cordovan ( made by crockett and jones ) .\n\u201ci want to order specific colors of chromexcel , dublin , shell cordovan , latigo , etc . , how do i get that ? \u201d\nyou can read a very in - depth article on exactly how chromexcel is made here . nick horween did an excellent job describing the process .\ni have some chromexcel wolverine 1000 miles boots that acquire a whitish waxy look if they sit for a while . what is that all about ?\nchromexcel is the original pull - up leather ; using time honored techniques and formulas that were developed nearly 100 years ago . chromexcel is still produced in the united states using a bark retannage from a proprietary recipe , and then genuine hot stuffed with our secret blend of natural oils and greases .\nchromexcel is available in a full range of weights \u2013 including 2 \u2013 3 oz ( 0 . 8 \u2013 1 . 2 mm ) horsefronts and side ( cowhide ) leather from 3 . 5 \u2013 4 oz ( 1 . 4 \u2013 1 . 6 mm ) up to 9 \u2013 10 oz ( 3 . 6 \u2013 4 . 0 mm ) . there are many variations of chromexcel , including versions that are cementable and waterproof . click here to read more about chromexcel .\nwe start out with horween ' s famous chromexcel . chromexcel is characterized by a rich pull - up in full aniline , hand rubbed finishes . made to this day with old world craftsmanship , modern chromexcel carries on a long history of superior comfort and durability . the beauty and durability of this leather is a perfect combination for our bifold wallet . the interior uses natural horween leather , and is finished off with a heatstamped gustin logo in the lower right - hand corner .\nlucky for you there are a few options available for getting your feet wet with chromexcel . at the following websites you can purchase horween leather in small quantities :\none of the original intentions for the chromexcel leather was for usage in engine and motor seals . this is very cool because they were used for engine seals on tanks and other heavy equipment during world war ii . i personally like chromexcel on a wallet and footwear like a boat shoe because the leather will mold and flex to its contents . chromexcel is sometimes a poor choice for a bag because it does not hold its color very well . due to the high grease content , the dyes / stains used to color the leather become very mobile and have a tendency to rub off on light colored clothing . horween has developed some variations on the traditional chromexcel such as beaufort chromexcel that has a lower grease content . the result is better for color crocking and the leather is a little drier in feel .\nchromexcel will scratch and scuff easily \u2014 any application where resilience is required i wouldn\u2019t want to use chromexcel . i wouldn\u2019t use chromexcel on any type of furniture / car interior or something that will be in the sunlight all day . the color would rub off on your clothes if it was a couch made of chromexcel ( although it would be ridiculously comfortable ) and the sunlight would fade the color without a special top coat sprayed on the leather . i also believe that too much of a good thing is a bad thing . variety is good ! a lot of people dislike the look of chromexcel because it is a rugged / american type of aesthetic . there is a big prevalence for the polar opposite of this aesthetic : textured italian leather . neither is really better or worse but they are just a different aesthetic .\nwhile chromexcel specifically is only made by horween , there are tanneries that make other aniline / pullup leathers . in my experience though , horween cxl is the best .\nit seems in the past couple of years there has been an increased demand for leather from your tannery , often citing chromexcel as one of the best leathers to use .\nphil kalas works at the horween tannery and also owns ashland leather , which works primarily with chromexcel and shell cordovan . check out some of his classy and durable creations here .\nchromexcel is the classic \u201cpull - up\u201d leather meaning that , when folded and flexed , greases that were impregnated into the skin migrate causing a very nice tonal effect . it also has a very bright luster or can be left unpolished to have more of a matte finish look . chromexcel is a very versatile leather and is often found in boat shoes , classic shoe styles from alden and allen edmonds , and many belts and small leather goods . chromexcel has a \u201crefined ruggedness\u201d and will quickly develop character and having similar aesthetics to your grandfather\u2019s old wallet very quickly .\ncaring for chromexcel is very easy using saphir ' s greasy leather cream . designed to both condition and recolor chromexcel , the cream has a very light , oily texture and applies easily using either your fingers or a chamois . because it has a very light pigment , it is not necessary to\nperfectly\nmatch the color . if your chromexcel shoes are brown , the brown greasy leather cream will work just fine . if you are worried about changing the color of your shoes , use the neutral ( note : neutral will not recolor any scuffs or discolorations ) .\nchromexcel , or cxl as it\u2019s written in the building , is a combination tanned leather that undergoes at least 89 separate processes taking 28 working days and utilizing all 5 floors of our facility .\npull - up leather ( chromexcel ) - pull - up leather refers to the temporary separation of oils and dyes in leather when creased , stretched , or pulled up on . this results in a beautiful texture in color . all our pull - up leather is horween ' s exclusive chromexcel , richly touted as an incredibly beautiful , supple , and well - aging leather . from horween :\none of horween\u2019s best sellers over the past few years is chromexcel . they ' ve been making this since 1911 and it\u2019s been put to all sorts of uses \u2013 many second world war tanks had engine gaskets made from chromexcel - but it\u2019s more popular than ever , for some very good reasons . more and more leather goods artisans are taking advantage of its unique look and feel to create some amazing products .\nas good as it looks , though , it\u2019s when you get your hands on it that the quality really shines through . chromexcel is amazingly supple , and molds itself easily to anything you keep in it . it\u2019s never stiff or uncomfortable . a case made of chromexcel will accommodate what it\u2019s meant to hold without binding or sticking , and it feels great under your hands too . soft yet resilient , it\u2019s pleasant to hold in any temperature and won\u2019t turn slippery in the rain \u2013 the hot - stuffing process gives it excellent water shedding properties . if you want leather you\u2019ll be happy to use every day it\u2019s hard to beat chromexcel .\nsaphir greasy leather cream is designed to both condition and recolor oiled leathers , such as horween ' s chromexcel . these leathers are infused with oils during the tanning process and are distinguished for their rugged , natural look .\nyou ' re not correct . firstly because the various chromexcel tannage processes can be applied to any sort of hide . secondly because alden ' s kudu , most commonly found on the 404 is calfskin , not antelope .\nnow that we have the canvas ready , we can start the finishing process . chromexcel receives several hand - rubbed coats of aniline ( non - pigmented ) finish - this type of dye application allows for even staining of the hide\nkudu is just a chromexcel variant . there are small differences in the tannage process between the cxl variants . horween produces a list of their leathers and how they are tanned , it ' s probably linked in this thread somewhere .\nchromexcel is available in a full range of weights \u2013 including 2 \u2013 3 oz ( 0 . 8 \u2013 1 . 2 mm ) horsefronts and side ( cowhide ) leather from 3 . 5 \u2013 4 oz ( 1 . 4 \u2013 1 . 6 mm ) up to 9 \u2013 10 oz ( 3 . 6 \u2013 4 . 0 mm ) . there are many variations of chromexcel , including versions that are cementable and waterproof . please contact us for more information or for a full list of tannages .\nhorween ' s kudu tannage process is a chromexcel variant similar in procedure to how shell cordovan is tanned . the kudu tanned leather from horween used by alden is calfskin . it is billed as being very tough wearing , however i have no experience with the leather .\nwhen you purchase a product made from chromexcel leather , you can expect that it will last longer than most of the other leather options that you have available to you . horween don\u2019t believe in making disposable items , which is just one more reason why they have been able to stay at the top of the industry for more than 100 years . the process that goes into producing chromexcel is complicated , but the result is simply a better type of leather that will , like horween , very much stand up to the test of time .\nthe rich aniline and semi - aniline finishes showcase the grain of the leather . chromexcel ' s careful tanning process also ensures a comfort feel and durability for you and your customers . not only does it look good but it is able to withstand repeated wettings and still dry soft .\nfor the most part , the leather is complete at this point , and it ' s ready to be sorted , graded , packed , and shipped . the last step for chromexcel is coat of neatsfoot oil , so when people ask me how to condition this leather , that ' s always my first recommendation .\nchromexcel is very popular right now and it is fun to remember that this leather has been around for over 100 years ! we have developed some new products in the last few years that people will love like essex and dublin . these products are made using the same tanning extracts that we use in the shell cordovan \u2014 amazing stuff .\nshell cordovan is vastly regarded as the finest leather in the world because of its bright luster , non - creasing grain character , great leather smell , durability , and ability to develop and keep these characteristics over time . however , it should not be overlooked by other leathers like chromexcel . both have their own unique qualities and values .\nsaphir greasy leather cream is designed for oiled leathers , such as horween ' s chromexcel . these leathers are infused with oils during the tanning process and are distinguished for their rugged , natural look . most often used for hiking , mountain , and boat shoes , oiled leathers are typically a dark brown or reddish - brown and never waxed .\nso why go through this long and complicated process , when almost all leather on the market is faster , easier \u2013 and , yes , cheaper \u2013 to make ? to answer that question you need to touch , handle and appreciate chromexcel . even its looks stand out ; it\u2019s a \u201cpull - up\u201d leather , so creases and flexes add character as the stuffing oils redistribute themselves within the hide . hard use doesn\u2019t leave it looking tired and shabby \u2013 it just makes it even more distinctive . chromexcel can be shined to a high gloss or left with a more subtle luster , as you prefer , and the oil and wax imparted by hot - stuffing mean any scuffs can be easily buffed out .\nthe horween leather company has set the standard for the highest quality leathers since 1905 . we offer a wide range of tannages from our vegetable tanned genuine shell cordovan to sport leathers and footwear leathers , such as chromexcel . as always , all of our leather is processed at our location on the corner of elston and ashland in chicago , illinois , usa .\nsome info from here horween leather options with shell you will realise is has no ' grain ' at all . neither does it crease like typical cow leather dublin is said to be made using the same formula for shell cordovan , but with cow leather chromexcel is first chrome tanned , then retanned again like veggie tanned leathers and finally stuffed with waxes all 3 are actually heavily stuffed with oil and waxes so they all should exhibit ' pull up ' effects . they may scuff easily but most scuffs could be removed with ease too . some care guides for shell and chromexcel in here urltoken there are also cordovan , which i suppose is horse skin in general . only ' shell cordovan ' is used to name those horse arses from horween\nchromexcel is a pull - up leather which highlights the contours and folds of the piece you ' re making , giving it a more dynamic character than regular flat looking full - grain leather . because it is impregnated with a secret blend of oils ( a tradition dating back over 90 years ) , it has a long lasting glow to it that never wears with age .\nwe live in a time where shortcuts are routinely taken in the production of materials , with the end result being a lesser product . that we have come to accept this as the norm is a little sad , but horween are not a company that subscribes to that way of doing business . you need only look at the chromexcel process to see just how involved it really is .\nchromexcel is a horween leather known for it ' s pull - up characteristics , nice wrinkling patterns , and deeply conditioned finish . a pull - up leather is a leather that changes colour when subjected to pressure from the inside . pull up leathers allow for easy treatment of scuffs . it ' s made from both horsehide and cowhides and is a very tough , hard wearing leather .\nahh sweet , sweet horween leather . from the waxy chromexcel to the flawless grain of shell cordovan . no where else in the world can you source such a wide variety of unique leather for projects of all types . getting started with horween leathers can seem a little daunting but today we will try to set you on the right path by showing you some options for buying your first batch .\nonce the basic chrome tanning has been done the hides are hand - inspected , a step that includes sorting them by weight and weeding out any blemishes . then the real magic starts . chrome - tanned leather is durable and supple , but it doesn ' t have a lot of character . chromexcel has bags of character , because there\u2019s a lot more to come after the initial tanning is finished .\nonce the leather has been hot - stuffed it\u2019s hung up to cool and air dry , which takes up to a week . then it\u2019s ready to be dyed . chromexcel is colored by hand - rubbing with multiple coats of pigment . as well as giving it a deep , even color this contributes to its rich patina . finally it\u2019s dried again ; now , at last , it\u2019s ready to be used .\nchromexcel is leather ( usually cow , but can be horse too ) that ' s tanned twice . first veg tanned , and then chrome tanned . this lets it retain the oils , and gives it a beautiful , smooth finish . it ' s a pullup leather , which means that unlike most other leathers , it gets lighter with age . this is because the oils wear away at the stress points .\nthe key to chromexcel unique feel is vegetable retanning , which enhances the benefits of chrome tanning while overcoming its drawbacks . it\u2019s possible to make leather using vegetable tanning alone , and the result feels amazing , but using both \u2013 \u201ccombination tanning\u201d \u2013 makes for a more durable end product . horween use a carefully guarded blend of bark extracts for the retanning stage and the result is a soft but tough leather that\u2019s returned to its natural color .\nthe hallway outside skip and nick\u2019s offices is lined with framed pieces of super bowl game balls . the tannery is full of memorabilia , which nick often photographs for the company blog . he\u2019s discovered decades - old customer lists with names like chrysler , studebaker and john deere , which once used horween leather for seals and gaskets . producing this \u201cmechanical leather , \u201d along with chromexcel for shoes worn by the marine corps , kept the tannery busy during world war ii .\nthe horween leather company has been around since 1905 , which would lead many people to assume that they must have made numerous changes to the way in which they do business in order to survive for such a long period of time in a competitive market . you might well be surprised to learn that their most famous tanning process , known as chromexcel , is done almost identically to the way it was done when the process was first put into lace back in 1911 .\nchromexcel has a very high oil / wax / grease content . the whitish waxy look is what we call \u201cbloom\u201d . what is happening is that the wax starts to come to the surface causin g a cloudy / hazy look . you can very easily wipe this off or brush it to a very nice shine with a horsehair brush . no shoe polish required ! bloom is a desirable characteristic as it means that the leather is properly nourished with greases / oils / wax .\nwhen you are looking for specific colors , tannage , or source type ( horse , cow , bison , calf ) and are ready to buy at least 1 side you can contact horween\u2019s direct - to - consumer wing called tannery row . be advised that there are usually substantial lead times . anywhere from a few weeks for standard chromexcel to 6 - 9 months for shell cordovan . make sure you ask about the lead time on your order so you can plan accordingly .\nthere are many varieties of chromexcel at this point - wooly , beaufort , cavalier , plainsman , huntsman , kudu , and horsefront , to name some . all have been developed with specific uses and attributes in mind , but all share many of the same processes and formulas as the original formula , and all are made by the same skilled and experienced craftsman . i say it all the time , and i can ' t say it enough - ultimately the quality of our product relies on our tremendously capable employees .\nthere have been some very subtle changes made to the chromexcel way of doing things , but those tend to be more on the use of specific ingredients , as opposed to the process itself . for example , whale oil was commonly used as one of the ingredients , but horween decided that a new , more available and less controversial , oil be used in the production of this specific type of leather . think of it as a great recipe that has to be slightly altered when one or more ingredient is no longer available . you don\u2019t notice any real difference at the end , especially if time is taken to ensure that the proper replacement is used .\nchromexcel . one of my favorites , and probably my single favorite if i had to choose one . the picture above gives some idea of how long the formula has been around ( and this journal is full of different trials and doesn ' t even contain the original , standardized recipe ) . whether because it ' s right , or because we ' re just terribly stubborn , we ' ve left the processes and formulas for many of our leathers largely unchanged . we have had to substitute some of the components that were traditionally used in small quantities - whale oil was replaced with another marine - creature derived oil , one that ' s more available and not controversial .\nthis is where it starts to get interesting . wet blue hides are sorted for initial quality so that the proper\nselections\nare made - for grain character , weight / thickness , scratches , scars , brands , etc . next comes retanning , and it ' s where the secrets begin . specific and proprietary mixes of bark extracts and natural agents are used to give chromexcel , and many of our leathers , its heavy vegetable retannage . the benefit of combination tanning comes from the specific attributes that both chrome and vegetable tanning impart . generally , chrome tanned leathers yield soft , supple , and durable leathers , while vegetable tanned leathers are round and full feeling , patina well , and are easy to coax into shapes using heat and moisture .\nchromexcel is essentially a process , not a leather . i have i think 6 or 7 different types of horween chmxl in my shop - both bovine and equine leathers . horween calls it the ' original pullup leather ' , and true i have some bovine chmxl with some of the most dramatic pullup you ' ll ever see , but i also have some equine chmxl with almost no pullup , and it is really beautiful stuff . it is the leather that is attached to the sinew that eventually becomes shell cordovan - it is tanned with the shells for the first few weeks , and then it is seperated and finished on it ' s own . beautiful satin lustre , tough as nails but supple and pliable , requiring no break in period .\nif your leather is stiff , good way to go about breaking in your new boat shoes is to get them wet . after all , they are meant to be worn around boats . put on your shoes , get them wet and then let them dry wearing them . others prefer to apply oil to their boat shoes until they are saturated . then they wrap them in newspaper and let them dry in the shade . the oil will soften the leather which in turn will allow you to break them in without the pain . the chromexcel leather has already undergone this softening process with natural oils , so you can definitely skip that step . bear in mind , though , everything you do to break in your new shoes is done at your own risk .\nthe processes for making horween\u2019s signature leathers like shell cordovan and chromexcel , a rich and versatile cowhide , can\u2019t be rushed . shell cordovan comes from the inner membrane of the horse posterior . the horse butts are draped over rods and submerged in \u201cpits , \u201d or low pools filled with horween\u2019s proprietary vegetable tanning solution made from tree barks , for 30 days . after tanning , the hides are carefully shaved , a process that exposes the outline of the inner membrane , and steeped in a second pit of stronger solution for another 30 days . when they come out , they\u2019re hand - oiled . then , after a three - month rest , they have to be re - wet and shaved again on a machine whose blade is controlled with a foot pedal .\nthis is true \u2014 we have seen peaked interest in our products . many americans are appreciating having one really nice thing as opposed to ten inexpensive , less nice things . further , there is a great demand in the apparel industry and other industries , like food , to know where your product comes from . there are not many american tanneries left and horween fills these needs .\na love for the symbolism of quality motivates me to enjoy the excellence of these products . i hope my labors are helpful to you . most photos are shot with a canon 6d and l glass and are not edited for color . what you see is what you get .\nafter dehairing the mixer is\nlimed\n( actually re - limed at this point ) to manage the reaction and then drained and washed . all of the water that we use , we treat . we have a fully functioning , epa compliant , city of chicago monitored , effluent treatment plant . and , being responsible and ethical producers , we take that very seriously .\nthe next step is\nhot stuffing\n- that is , the impregnation of the hides with oils , waxes , and greases that are solid at room temperature . stuffing is achieved through the use of steamed mills , and is the process that is responsible for the\npull - up\nof this leather . pull - up is the temporary displacement of these oil and wax blends that cause a lightening of the leather . our philosophy that you need to use the best components to make the best leather is particularly evident in this department , where we create blends using products like food - grade beef tallow and cosmetic - grade beeswax .\nhorween leather company was founded in 1905 . for more than 100 years and five generations our goal has been to make the world ' s best leather . making the best means doing lots of little things right . it means never mistaking fastest or cheapest with the best . it means always using formulas that do not cut corners , and choosing components strictly for their quality .\nhorween leather offers an unparalleled blend of quality , consistency , responsiveness , and innovation . through the years , we have cultivated our experience to offer dynamic lines of leathers . our products include traditional , old world tannages and techniques , carefully updated with modern applications . today , our leathers are still made by hand , the same way as generations ago .\nthis specialized leather is treated with our own proprietary tannage and extracts , giving it the high performance characteristics demanded by professionals and amateurs alike . our unique tanned in tack \u00ae provides excellent grip in all conditions , and can be revived by simply brushing the ball .\nofficial football leather is a very important leather to us . this leather was developed and produced by arnold horween sr . after playing football professionally and head coaching the harvard football team . we\u2019ve produced football leather continuously for more than 70 years .\nwe\u2019re proud to produce the finest football , basketball , and ball glove leathers . we extend to this line the tradition of excellence and quality that all of our products are founded upon . we have had the opportunity to work with top sporting goods manufacturers to develop these leathers . our philosophy that the best leather is part of the best product translates very well into a market where skilled athletes view their equipment as precision tools . we\u2019ve been diligent and thorough in producing these special leathers where no detail has been overlooked .\nhorween genuine shell cordovan\u00ae is the art of tanning at its finest . more than just a color , it is a very specific leather , from a particular part of a horsehide . the irregular oval shaped shells are tanned , stuffed , shaved , and then polished \u2013 a process taking at least six months . each shell is slowly steeped in gentle vegetable liquors . the shells are genuine hot stuffed then slicked onto glass frames to dry . each shell is hand curried and shaved by highly skilled artisans to expose the shell . dyes are hand rubbed on for a deep aniline finish . finally , the shells are hand glazed to achieve the rich , glossy look and feel prized by fine craftsmen .\nessex is a vegetable tanned side leather that utilizes the same traditional tanning extracts as our genuine shell cordovan . essex , and its waxed versions , dublin and derby , took us nearly three years to develop and perfect . this tannage is marked by a high oil content and ages beautifully over time . the essex family of leather is very versatile and can be used in a wide variety of products .\nour ball glove leather is a straight chrome tannage and is designed to meet the demanding expectations of professional athletes . this tannage is specifically formulated to yield the strength , durability , and temper that are ideal for repetitive use . only the very finest full grain hides are selected for this fully aniline , oiled leather .\nwe should take the best of everything ; the best hides , the best oils , the best dyes and finishes \u2013 then we do whatever it takes to make that leather the best . the price goes on last , and if we cannot sell it for what it is worth , we should not make that leather\nmaking the best means doing a lot of little things right . to ensure top quality finished goods , we start with top quality components . that means using native hides for the best grain and yields , premium grade oils , dyes , and retanning agents . our formulas cut no corners , and we are one of only a handful of tanneries in the united states that still processes hides from their raw , cured state to finished leather .\nwe should take the best of everything ; the best hides , the best oils , the best dyes and finishes \u2013 then we do whatever it takes to make that leather the best . the price goes on last , and if we cannot sell it for what it is worth , we should not make that leather .\n\u201c we always felt there was a right way and a wrong way to make fine leather . it takes us at least six months to make a cordovan shell . our cordovan could probably be made faster , and people might not even be able to tell the difference\u2026 but i can . \u201d\n\u201cas tanneries go we\u2019re not the biggest , the fastest , or the cheapest , which means we need to be the best . our business is built on doing things other people don\u2019t , won\u2019t , or can\u2019t . \u201d\n\u201cquality must be more than a word . it doesn\u2019t belong to one company or one country , it doesn\u2019t happen by chance , and it requires constant attention . it\u2019s a contract between seller and buyer \u2013 an agreement that something is good and worth having . our greatest enemy is the phrase \u2018it\u2019s good enough\u2019 . \u201d\n\u201cour mission has always been to produce the highest quality product for our customers . it\u2019s an honor to continue that tradition by making the best leather we can . when you put your name on something it has to be exactly right . \u201d\n2015 north elston avenue | | chicago , il 60614 | | tel . ( 773 ) 772 2026 | | fax ( 773 ) 772 9235\nshell cordovan was originally produced to hone straight razors as it was used for razor strops in the early 1900 ' s . it has been made on a daily basis in chicago by horween since 1905 . shell cordovan is like a great wine that only gets better with age , except you can drink it every single day .\nit ' s definitely the best leather to use in any small leather good , especially for a wallet . the action your pocket has on the wallet with daily use leads to a polishing effect which allows the vegetable tanned shell cordovan to develop an amazing patina over time . as mentioned above , shell cordovan has a very beautiful mirror - like luster which can be brought back forever using different polishing methods . at ashland leather co . we use a modified version of the mac method to polish our wallets , along with saphir cordovan creme \u2014 this involves moisture , a lot of brushing , and a very small amount of polish .\nthe fat herbie double bifold below in natural shell cordovan will give the most dramatic patina of any leather .\nsign up for the ashland newsletter for the latest on new products , leather care tips and sales .\nwe use traditional techniques to make beautiful , useful and nearly indestructible leather products . wear them well .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 strict / / en\nurltoken\njavascript seems to be disabled in your browser . you must have javascript enabled in your browser to utilize the functionality of this website .\nnormal waxed shoe polishes are not appropriate for use on oiled leather because their waxes would completely change the look of the leather . to nourish and renew oiled leathers , saphir greasy leather cream should be exclusively used .\nsaphir greasy leather cream is available in three colors : neutral , brown , and black . the brown polish contains a light pigment that will not\nrecolor\nshoes but rather just fill in the finish ; therefore , it is not necessary to achieve a\nperfect match\nwith the brown saphir greasy leather cream like it would be a cream polish for a pair of calfskin dress shoes .\ndirections . first , clean your shoes using either a damp cloth or saphir leather cleaning soap . if you have previously applied a waxed polish , remove it using saphir reno ' mat . allow the leather to dry , then apply a small amount of greasy leather cream onto your fingers or a chamois and massage into the leather using circular motions . once complete , allow to dry for 10 minutes . no buffing required .\nhandset icon made by gregor cresnar from urltoken is licensed by cc 3 . 0 by\nfor over 90 years , we\u2019ve used the same artisanal hot - stuffing formula to infuse these leathers with an oil and wax blend to create an extremely rich and durable leather , which is then hand - stained . this heritage leather features the natural leather grain , exhibits a rich pull - up , and retains softness and color for generations .\ngot two sides of horween seconds that were great ! barely anything to make them seconds . great leather for an awesome price . i\u2019ll be ordering more soon .\nexcellent to deal with . prompt response to messages and quick shipping . best of all , the hides are beautiful . i ordered a side of burgundy horween illini latigo last week \u2013 it\u2019s just arrived and it\u2019s perfect . thanks erin !\nthe quality of the leather here is impressive . i found exactly what i needed and it was shipped right away , these guys really know their stuff .\ni ordered several sides from maverick and was very impressed with the friendly staff and their patience when i had questions . the leather is beautiful and i will definitely order more from them !\namazing leather and so easy to work with . i\u2019ve only ordered three hides so far and i\u2019ll be ordering two more this week because they have been so stunning and affordable . i\u2019ve been torn between wanting other leather workers to order from maverick so they stay around and wanting to make sure the hides i want are available ! good conflict to have because they are such a great company . really appreciate their presence in the leather world .\ne - mail : a . wieberg @ urltoken hours : monday - friday 9am - 4pm cdt\n\u00a9 2018 maverick leather company - we try our best to make sure each photo is as close to the true color as possible . despite color and lighting adjustments , all digital photos may vary from monitor to monitor . - developed by witzend consulting\nthe horween leather company is proud of the fact that it hasn ' t updated its techniques in over a hundred years . most recent developments in leather tanning are all about cost and efficiency ; horween have other priorities . they ' ve been making high quality , naturally tanned leather since 1905 and they\u2019re quite happy with the way it\u2019s working out for them . when isadore horween founded the company back then he had a simple philosophy about quality :\n\u201cthe price goes on last , and if we cannot sell it for what it is worth , we should not make that leather . \u201d\nmodern leather is usually tanned with synthetic chemical solutions , most often a solution of chrome salts \u2013 up to 80 % of all leather uses this process . chrome tanning can be done in a day and the leather it produces is easily dyed . higher quality leather is often tanned with aldehydes ; automobile upholstery and many expensive shoes are usually made with this type of leather . unfortunately real vegetable - tanned leather has become scarce and hard to find \u2013 but not at horween leather company .\nall horween leather is still traditionally vegetable - tanned the old - fashioned way . it\u2019s one of the few tanneries in the usa that still does the whole process in - house , starting with raw , cured hides and handling every stage between there and the end product . from selecting flawless , unblemished native hides to delivering a piece of perfectly tanned leather can take two months or more , depending on the exact process used . horween produce several styles of leather for different types of products but the quality is always the same .\n\u00a9 2018 popov leather check out our sister company orange bridge supply co . for personalized keychains and bracelets !\nreview : thursday boot co . president boots - a gorgeous alternative to mainline heritage brands\nwe compare the nuance differences between two of the top leathers in the world made by the world famous horween tannery and used in many of the handmade products from da luca .\ncomplete leather watch strap guide pt . 1 : styles & history - nato , lined , panerai , rally styles\npricing and availability are based on tannage , weight ( thickness ) , and order quantity . all leather is made to order - please contact us for more information .\nthis specialized leather is treated with our own proprietary tannage and extracts , giving it the high performance characteristics demanded by professionals and amateurs alike . the unique \u201ctanned in tack\u201d provides excellent grip in all conditions , and can be revived by simply brushing the ball .\ngenuine shell cordovan is the art of tanning at its finest . more than just a color , it is a very specific leather , from a particular part of a horsehide . the irregular oval shaped shells are tanned , stuffed , shaved , and then polished \u2013 a process taking at least six months . each shell is slowly steeped in gentle vegetable liquors . the shells are genuine hot stuffed then slicked onto glass frames to dry . each shell is hand curried and shaved by highly skilled artisans to expose the shell . dyes are hand rubbed on for a deep aniline finish . finally , the shells are hand glazed to achieve the rich , glossy look and feel prized by fine craftsmen .\n, including the history of boat shoes , their characteristics , where to buy them , how to break them in , how to take care of them as well as how to wear them to best effect with the rest of your wardrobe .\nthe video is a bit more comprehensive than the written guide , so make sure to watch it . if you like it , please give us a thumbs up and share it . thank you very much !\nthe boat shoe , also known as the deck shoe and top - sider , has followed the well - trodden path from being purely work / utility wear to becoming a truly classic piece of men\u2019s footwear ( and women\u2019s , too ) . in 1980 , with the publication of the official preppy handbook by lisa birnbach the boat shoe began to be identified as an essential and integral part of the preppy style . boat shoes , however , are not just restricted to preppies but have been adopted by a large number of people and are a staple in many wardrobes . due to their unique design and construction they are not just great for boat decks but the perfect footwear for summer months .\nbefore the advent of the modern boat shoe , sailors and boatmen alike struggled to maintain a firm foothold on the slippery decks of their boats . the shoes available to them were just not up to the task and as one can imagine this lead to frequent accidents , not to mention hilarious and embarrassing situations .\nin the early 1930s , paul sperry , an ardent sailor , and boater , was struggling with this problem in his everyday life . one winter day in connecticut he took his dog , a cocker spaniel named prince , out for a romp and was amazed by prince\u2019s grip while running across ice . the traction he managed to generate on the slippery surfaced intrigued him . paul figured that it had something to do with the pads of prince\u2019s feet . upon closer examination he realized the cracks and grooves on prince\u2019s feet formed a herringbone - like pattern that gave him grip . sperry then hit upon the idea of cutting similar patterns on the soles of the shoes he used while boating .\nsiping , the u . s . navy & u . s . rubber company\ntraditionally have mid - to dark - brown leather uppers . today , uppers are available in both canvas and leather in various colors and patterns .\ntraditionally feature a 360 - degree lacing system but are also available in other styles .\nlaces are traditionally made of the same materials as the uppers . now available with conventional laces .\ntraditionally have white , non - marking rubber soles ; however they are now available in a variety of colors .\nthere are numerous ways to categorize boat shoes , but since the originals came from the u . s . , i created a list of\nboat shoes that have a focus on quality and heritage , as well as a category for foreign companies , designer boat shoes , etc .\napart from the obvious , when out boating , boat shoes can be worn in a variety of ways . in everyday wear , they can replace your sneakers and loafers . one point on which there has been much - heated debate is whether they should be worn with or without socks . boat shoes were originally meant to be worn without socks ( for practically while boating ) but in an urban setting , according to one school of thought , they should be worn with socks . however , most people do not wear them with socks , and this contentious issue is best left to your personal preferences and comfort since at the end of the day there is no right or wrong answer . if you are concerned that your bare feet will sweat too much , but you don\u2019t like the look of socks , you may want to try a cotton insert .\nsome purists only wear either the sperry top - sider ( more specifically either the original boat shoe in classic brown or the billfish 3 \u2013 eye in dark tan ) , or the quoddy men\u2019s boat shoe . these styles most resemble paul sperry\u2019s original design . however , there are a variety of high - quality manufacturers who offer comparable models ( see table above ) . for those less concerned with the traditional look , boat shoes are available in an array of colors and pattern combinations which allow you to wear whatever suits your style best . these interesting videos show how quoddy and rancourt produce their boat shoes in maine : urltoken urltoken"]}
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' ' go ' is a verbatim search and ' search ' looks for instances of the phrase entered in the search box . the wikibon portals also contain a hierarchical structure listed by major categories . search in wikibon is case sensitive .\naccording to research by wikibon , hard disk drives ( hdds ) have another ten years until they are completely replaced by solid state drives ( ssds ) as a primary storage medium .\nwikibon was launched by former executives of gartner , meta , idc and giga . the firm hosts regular phone meetups called peer incite research meetings which are interactive forums available to all members .\nthis data is current as of november 2011 . wikibon has more than 15 , 000 registered members . the membership is predominantly made up of business technology professionals and breaks down as follows :\nwhen you created an account for wikibon your username was automatically logged in the database and added to the userlist . to create a page , you still need to take a couple more steps :\na wikibon how - to note is a piece that is structured according the the wikibon how - to note standards . its emphasis is on how to get a business or it capability delivered . a how - to note focuses not only on\nwhat it is and how and works\nbut\nhow to do it\nwith details about major milestones and actions in the analyze , design and deploy phases of a project .\nwho : the 2015 future of cloud computing survey is sponsored by north bridge and wikibon with the support of more than 35 collaborators ( full list below ) , who have contributed , endorsed and will distribute the survey .\nrequests started to pour in for more detailed information \u2013 such as forecasts , economic models , survey data and other detailed information , which required greater investment than was possible with the existing wikibon funding model such as forecasts .\nwatch wikibon chief analyst dave vellante discuss video surveillance industry trends and the requirement for an open and flexible architecture . find out how the emc video surveillance offering has been tested and validated to be a trusted solution for customers .\ncreated page with ' note that as of early 2015 , all new content is now on urltoken wikibon . com ] research from the wiki has also been moved to the new site . see the new sites . . . '\nwhile obvious , i think it\u2019s important to state that siliconangle media is a for - profit organization . siliconangle media\u2019s business model depends substantially on sales of its products and services to technology sellers who we refer to as clients . we have three sources of revenue : 1 ) thecube live and on - demand tv ; 2 ) wikibon research and 3 ) digital experiences that aggregate content from thecube , wikibon and other properties , and distribute that content to targeted communities .\nwikibon is fun . you pick a topic , float original ideas , get feedback from your peers , help others improve and create a content agenda that can be applied in many ways - - commercially or for any purpose you choose .\nthe difference from the previous 2015 and 2014 reports is that wikibon\nnow expects the hyperscale cloud market and the enterprise storage market ( enterprise server san and traditional storage ) to be roughly similar by 2026 at $ 27 billion each .\nthe wikibon / siliconangle team produce live video coverage of popular enterprise technology events like emcworld , strata conference , and hadoop . the end result is a series of video , blog post , and research assets from contributing members of their team .\nthe wikibon chart seems realistic in an intuitive sense . nutanix leads , followed by vmware with vsan , and then emc with scaleio . considering that emc is now making much of vxrack and rail , we can readily envisage dell / emc being in the lead when the next issue of this wikibon report comes out . hpe is in fourth place with its vsa , and then simplivity is number 5 , with just 6 per cent of the market compared to hpe ' s 12 per cent .\nwikibon regards anyone that posts substantive , idea - based content to to be an\nauthor .\nthis includes anyone who writes a how - to article , a professional alert or in some other way constructs and contributes idea - based content .\nthe august 2016 wikibon report\nserver san readies for enterprise and cloud domination\nrepeats the message of its server san research project 2014 report , saying that\nstorage is moving inexorably from traditional storage arrays to server san in a server rack .\nwikibon divides the server san market into hyperscale server san ( developed initially by cloud service providers , moving to mainly volume storage vendors by 2026 ) and enterprise server san , which includes virtual san and hyper - converged vendors ( which are virtual san by definition ) .\nthe community prides itself on independent analysis and as such , we strongly encourage that works published on wikibon are not to be reviewed in advance by an author ' s clients or sponsors . wikibon employees are not allowed to produce commissioned white papers and by policy are not allowed to share works with clients prior to publication . we write for a user audience . because wikibon is an open source community , anyone can use it as a publishing platform and there have been instances where paid for pieces have hit the site . however all contributed works are edited mercilessly and open to peer review . specifically , anyone in the community is free to edit the pieces and we strive to produce research that is peer - based and accurate . if someone disagrees with our analysis , they are encouraged to hit the edit key .\nour collection of infographics from the wikibon blog , highlighting cloud computing , it infrastructure , big data and other important technology challenges and opportunities . feel free to download high resolution versions , embed on your site or blog , and view the original blog posts for more information .\nthe new site is optimized for mobile and has lots of new content on cloud , big data and infrastructure . most content on the new site is available to all users ; note that your login for this wiki does not transfer to the new site where login is only needed to access wikibon premium content .\nthere are many ways to contribute to wikibon from writing an opinion to a full how - to note . check out the contributor center for more information . you can also simply click on the ' edit ' tab and revise an article as you see fit . please log in and receive credit for your contributions .\n10gbe analyst analyst 2 . 0 big data big data analytics brocade cio cisco cloud computing cloud storage cybersecurity data analytics data center data de - duplication data domain dell emc ethernet facebook fcoe flash google green it hadoop hp ibm infographics infrastructure 3 . 0 innovation microsoft netapp networking oracle qlogic ssd storage storage virtualization vce vdi virtualization vmware vmworld web 2 . 0 wikibon xiotech\nthe study examined 13 arrays from 6 vendors ranging from tier 1 to tier 3 storage offerings : dell ( 2 ) , emc ( 3 ) , hitachi ( 2 ) , hp ( 2 ) , ibm ( 3 ) and netapp ( 1 ) . but not all arrays are created equal , so one might ask if the research is comparing apples to oranges ? to clear that up , the wikibon study has produced several groupings to reflect the various types of storage arrays the 13 arrays comprise :\nwe were sitting around a room one day trying to figure out how to create a community platform based on research and advisory . we knew we wanted to use an open wiki because it was consistent with a read : write internet . we kept coming back to how we wanted to ' do good work . 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'\njim is wikibon ' s lead analyst for data science , deep learning , and application development . previously , jim was ibm ' s data science evangelist . he managed ibm ' s thought leadership , social and influencer marketing programs targeted at developers of big data analytics , machine learning , and cognitive computing applications . prior to his 5 - year stint at ibm , jim was an analyst at forrester research , current analysis , and the burton group . he is also a prolific blogger , a popular speaker , and a familiar face from his many appearances as an expert on thecube and at industry events .\n2015 future of cloud computing collaborators : 1 . acquia 2 . appformix 3 . black duck 4 . canonical 5 . centurylink 6 . citrix 7 . clarity 8 . cloudbees 9 . cloudhealth tech 10 . confer 11 . deis / engineyard 12 . demandware 13 . egenera 14 . erecruit 15 . flexiant 16 . urltoken 17 . hornet security 18 . ingeniousmed 19 . logentries 20 . microsoft 21 . newforma 22 . open xchange 23 . red hat 24 . reval 25 . urltoken 26 . rightscale 27 . salsify 28 . scribe 29 . service rocket 30 . springcm 31 . stratus technologies 32 . thinkstrategies 33 . trillium software 34 . virtustream 35 . wikibon 36 . wpengine\njust in time for this year\u2019s vmworld , leading analyst firm wikibon conducted a survey of the external storage solutions deployed at vmware customer environments . this year the report has been updated to reflect features / functions available in vsphere 5 . 1 and factors their importance as customers rank each vmware integration value to them in their day to day operation of a vmware vsphere environment . \u201cwhy is this important ? \u201d the answer is that , once again , customers surveyed agree that emc has the best integration with vmware vsphere 5 . 1 . emc walked away with the top spot across every one of their storage array categories . here\u2019s one of the handsome family portraits . the full report is here .\nwaltham , mass . , - - north bridge , an inception - to - growth stage venture capital firm today announced the launch of its fifth annual future of cloud computing survey in partnership with research analyst firm , wikibon , and 36 collaborating cloud companies , to date . when the study first began market hype outpaced adoption of cloud computing . today , saas , long at the vanguard of cloud adoption , has grown five - fold from 2011 to 2014 . yet issues like security , cloud interoperability and vendor lock - in all warrant broader discussion on the part of the industry as it forges ahead . the program is vendor - agnostic and supported by companies large and small . all participants are encouraged to follow @ futureofcloud and use # futureofcloud to join the discussion on twitter .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 1 / / en\nurltoken\nthe distributed ledger technology called blockchain is getting a lot of attention right now . is it the right solution for your it project ?\nproject management is about more than shepherding software through the development process . don ' t forget the humans and the team dynamic .\ncommunication between organizations - 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as - a - service ( faas ) is the latest\u2026\n* * general inquiry * * david floyer david vellante stu miniman george gilbert peter burris james kobielus dr . ralph finos\none of our representatives will get in touch with you in 24 hours . an email with activation link has been mailed to the email address provided .\nopen source and integrated public cloud offerings continue to pressure pricing . applications today require heavy professional services spend . business objectives are driving software to support ever lower latency decisions .\ngeorge gilbert will be elaborating on this topic in his 2016 and 2017 research .\nwhat\u2019s up for big data in 2017 ? think time - to - value , convergence , and business model innovation .\nml application development platforms that are simpler and feature lower latency than hadoop are emerging . this report is first in a series that looks at developer options .\nerp and ml are about to make beautiful music together . this report will look at how and when , as well as detailing broader impacts on development and operations .\nto data scientists and app developers , analytic workflows proceed in a pipeline . translating that pipeline vocabulary can help it pro\u2019s make better decisions about their ml infrastructure .\nto data scientists and app developers , analytic workflows proceed in a pipeline . admins ultimately have to maintain the pipeline\u2019s operation . translating that pipeline vocabulary can help it pro\u2019s better operate ml infrastructure\nthis report complements our annual big data forecast . it details global market shares and discusses the strategies of market leaders .\nfog computing , integrating edge and cloud , has unique devops requirements and workflows . the workflows can be described in a vendor - independent framework .\nteradata and sas have a long history of providing leading - edge ml tools and semi - custom apps . new players , like accenture , are muscling in . this report attempts to find if there\u2019s a rule of thumb to determine when each is appropriate .\nsap , oracle , infor , and others have a long legacy in business process applications . these are very different from data - driven applications . this report will test how well these vendors can make the transition .\nad - tech firms like rocket fuel operate big data apps at extreme scale . what lessons can developers learn from their approach ?\ncrm for systems of record meant tracking : leads , calls , field service visits . crm for systems of intelligence will mean scoring prospects , evaluating the productivity of spending across tactics , and automating mundane tasks to increase selling time\nwe ' ve detected that javascript is disabled in your browser . would you like to proceed to legacy twitter ?\nbusiness technology research based on peer practitioner knowledge . big data , cloud , storage , enterprise it infrastructure , iot . research arm of @ siliconangle\nbeen working with @ dfloyer studying oracle ' s autonomous platform services including its autonomous database capability . want to make some points & get the community ' s input on this . here are our prelim conclusions . assuming oracle ' s software does what oracle says it can do . . .\nready to see the future of it service management in action ? our new , everything - 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dealers must save and archive email , instant messages , and dealer telephone records for later follow - up or audit .\noperational and transactional data is usually backed up and retained , but employee knowledge represented by unstructured content can be irretrievably lost when the employee leaves .\nmore organized content can improve customer and business partner relationships and make employees more informed and efficient by making key information more available .\nfrom a technology management standpoint , enterprise management of unstructured data can save money , impose tighter version control , allow better security of the underlying information , and allow integration with developers\u2019 tools and workflow environments .\nfirst , the business case for an unstructured content storage solution must be clear in order to avoid money ill - spent , or business requirements unmet . this includes prioritization of the most important types of content to be addressed , definition of the scope and key requirements of the initiative , and consideration of a method for classifying unstructured data . naturally , this also involves staffing a project team , and preparing to invest considerable time in classifying unstructured data , configuring automated solutions , testing that content searches return relevant results , designing sensible archive policies , working with end users , and supporting this system once live . poor planning and resourcing is the prime cause of implementation failure regardless of technology . in a related manner , it is important not to over - promise results ; with so much unstructured content to manage , most analysts recommend phasing implementation and / or starting with a proof of concept . finally , as with any new technology , unstructured content storage solutions are still relatively immature , and the possible range of implementation and support issues is still not fully clear .\nthe business driver to initiate unstructured content storage solutions may originate from end users demanding better searchability and access to content , from within an information technology department looking to better control costs and manage the exploding storage requirements resulting from the growth of such data , or from auditors and regulators clear data security , backup , archival , retention , and retrieval policies and capabilities that extend from traditional databases to unstructured content management systems . implementing an unstructured content storage solution is done by needs analysis , system design , and deployment / monitoring .\nmuch unstructured content \u2013 knowledge about products , services , processes , and people \u2013 is inside key people\u2019s heads . developing a system to capture and institutionalize this knowledge is key to managing this content \u2013 but outside the scope of an unstructured content storage solution implementation . also , it is assumed that the organization\u2019s core storage architecture is already in place ; designing such an architecture is out of scope of this discussion .\nwhile it storage managers are most familiar with structured content , individual content managers are more familiar with unstructured content . so - called content authors use authoring or traditional desktop tools to create and author documents , spreadsheets , presentations , images , etc . content consumers ( who may or may not be the same as the authors ) use desktop tools or a web browser to retrieve content .\nthe analysis phase begins with identifying the different types of content authors and consumers and understanding how they create , use , archive , and retrieve this information . this is challenging because unstructured information can be created and stored in disparate physical locations and file formats across the organization - file servers , email servers , imaging servers , individual desktops , laptops , and web servers , for example . inventorying content involves gaining access to these environments .\nnext , content should be classified ( categorized , indexed , prioritized ) to the extent possible . this also involves assessing the criticality and security requirements for this content . some content will need a review or approval cycle , strict version management , and audit trail management , others will not . finally , it is important to identify the backup and archiving requirements ( if any ) of the different types of content . the analyze phase can take a few to several weeks , depending upon the ease of access to the content just described .\nthe analyze phase is complete when unstructured content types have been identified , classified , subjected to security and controls assessment , and analyzed with respect to backup and archival requirements . this analysis should permit the scoping of an effort to arrange or enhance storage for such unstructured content .\nsecurity requirements ( access control lists , privacy requirements , etc . ) over unstructured data defined .\ncontrol requirements ( review / approval cycles , version control , and audit trails ) defined .\narchival policies set ( how often , to be retained for how long , need for easy retrieval from archive ) .\nmigration policies determine ( how often , from which storage tier to which tier ) .\nbefore evaluating hardware and software solutions , it is advisable to investigate standardization , which can reduce the time , complexity , and cost of a solutions implementation by at least 30 % . is it possible to standardize your unstructured content around certain file types ? in other words , it is necessary to have multiple file formats for audio files , for images , for documents , for spreadsheets , and ( especially ) for email ?\nthere are data management standards but these are still adapting to unstructured content : ice ( information and content exchange ) , wfmc ( workflow management coalition ) , and webdav ( web distributed authoring and versioning ) are three examples . ibm\u2019s uima framework is an attempt to develop a standard for managing and processing unstructured content . in the absence of a widely - accepted standard , xml has become a de facto standard for content creation , representation , indexing , and presentation . at any rate it is important to evaluate any vendor offerings for compliance with these and emerging standards for unstructured content storage .\nat this point the various requirements and standards can be put together into a design document and an rfi or rfp and vendors can be contacted for a solutions evaluation , following your organization\u2019s processes . don ' t forget to factor in growth in any storage estimates ! when evaluating solutions , it is important to reflect your users\u2019 requirements in the pilot solution as parameters governing storage limits , backup policies , migration and archival policies , and so on . some solutions will automatically index certain types of unstructured content ( make sure yours are included ) as they backs up data . but the ultimate proof of concept of any software or hardware solution is when users can better find , classify , sort , report from , and retrieve information stored or archived in unstructured format .\nwith well - defined requirements , the design stage can be finished in a week or two .\nthe design phase is complete when service levels and roles and responsibilities are defined and agreed between customer and provider for each service in scope . each service level metric must be measurable somehow in order for it to be meaningfully monitored post - deployment . in addition , key contact information should be written into the sla , as should any arrangements for cost chargebacks or financial penalties .\nother elements of a vendor solution evaluation take place ( vendor due diligence , final proof of concept testing , contract negotiation , etc . )\nthe deploy phase for unstructured content storage involves implementing a project plan , supported by a well - resourced team , to classify and implement index standards and policies in a hardware / software solution . as indicated , organizations are more likely to find success with piloted or phased implementations . this can mean initially implementing a solution for only one type of content ( medical imaging files , for example ) , for one business area ( trading and sales ) , and so on . that area would be willing to invest time in testing the storage concept and execution and in providing detailed feedback to the project team . issues with the solution , or with the deployment process itself , can be fleshed out and taken into account in further phases of implementation . a limited scope deployment can take place in a couple of months , while full enterprise deployments can take several months depending upon the degree of standardization , number of content types , amount of storage required , number and nature of policies and rules , and detailed requirements for content access and retrieval ."]}
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", "topic": 38}], "title": "people tree ltd .", "paragraphs": ["\u00a9 2009 - the tree people ( harrogate ) ltd . all rights reserved .\ncopyright \u00a9 2018 legacy website of aleck associates ltd , structural engineers in london uk - powered by indocosmo systems pvt . ltd\nbesides the core business , people tree also established the people tree foundation , an independent charity . the foundation supports capacity building and social welfare projects where the suppliers of people tree work and campaign for better wages and conditions for garment workers . nowadays , people tree is an opinion leader in the industry .\nwebsite and products \u00a9 2001 - 2018 people tree and others . all rights reserved .\n2012 \u2013 people tree highly commended in the sustainable fashion category at london sustainable city awards .\nwhen you wear people tree , you look good and feel good knowing your unique garment was made with respect for people and the planet .\npeople tree was the first international fashion company to be certified 100 % fair trade by the wfto .\nwhen you shop with people tree , you can trust that your goods were made ethically and sustainably .\nthe world fair trade organization label guarantees that people tree follows fair trade best practices in our organisation .\npeople tree ltd said that all people tree models wore uk size 10 , eur size 38 samples and they looked for healthy models who could wear their clothing without further amendments being made . they did not permanently alter sample clothes to make them smaller and only used clips to do so occasionally .\nmon jul 09 19 : 26 : 07 bst 2018 - the book people ltd . the book people ltd is registered in england . company number 2290665 . vat number : 664509028 . registered address : the book people limited , salisbury house , weyside park , catteshall lane , godalming , surrey , gu7 1xe . gender pay gap report\nmon jul 09 22 : 25 : 26 bst 2018 - the book people ltd . the book people ltd is registered in england . company number 2290665 . vat number : 664509028 . registered address : the book people limited , salisbury house , weyside park , catteshall lane , godalming , surrey , gu7 1xe . gender pay gap report\npeople tree limited . free business summary taken from official companies house information . free alerts . registered as 02949366\nshe said : ' i designed the collection last year after i\u2019d started university in the us . safia , people tree\u2019s founder , and misato , people tree\u2019s designer , came out to work with me in rhode island .\nin 2000 , safia launched people tree in london and today the company sells throughout europe in over 200 stores .\noikocredit first invested in people tree in january 2008 and has subsequently provided more capital to continuously support the company .\nguide to tree preservation procedures this leaflet is written for tree owners , their neighbours and local community groups , and answers some of the most common questions about tree preservation procedures in england .\nsafia minney mbe , frsa is the founder of people tree , the pioneering fair trade and sustainable fashion and lifestyle brand .\npeople tree became the highest profile fair trade company in japan , with over 1 , 500 stockists and three flagship stores .\nfair trade makes a powerful difference . people tree is helping to alleviate poverty in the world ' s most marginalised communities .\nthe tree people provide professional and efficient tree surgeon services for the bedford area . we offer a wide range of highly effective services undertaken by members of our fully trained and qualified team .\npeople tree was founded in japan in 1991 by safia and james minney . the company expanded a decade later with its launch in the uk .\npeople tree is different from the so - called fast fashion industry ( notorious for its environmentally unfriendly production methods , low wages , and very poor working conditions ) . people tree promotes fair trade , sustainable and ethical fashion . the company has pioneered improved working conditions along the supply chain .\npeople tree fair trade group ltd is a fashion brand which designs , retails and markets organic cotton and fair trade clothing and accessories manufactured in india , bangladesh , nepal and kenya . the company sells to customers in japan and europe via stockists and through the web shop .\nthe new people tree collection will officially launch on february 28 with interested buyers getting to order through a new special catalogue featuring emma on the cover .\nwelcome to book people , home of hand - picked favourites at unbelievable prices since 1988 . book people ' s journey started by delivering cheap books direct to people ' s workplaces with just one van around the guildford area .\npeople tree is an inspiration to hundreds of thousands of customers and suppliers and sets a new bar for end to end fair trade and organic fashion production .\nin 1989 , she moved from london to tokyo where she turned her interests into a campaigning organization , global village out of which people tree japan was launched .\n' most of all , we took care to design a really wearable collection that truly celebrates the traditional skills of people tree\u2019s fair trade groups around the world . '\ncopyright \u00a9 2018 company check ltd ( 04905417 ) registered office : caspian point one , pierhead street , cardiff , cf10 4dq , united kingdom .\npeople tree is recognised by customers and the fashion industry as a pioneer in ethical and environmentally sustainable fashion . for over 25 years , people tree has partnered with fair trade producers , garment workers , artisans and farmers in the developing world to produce ethical and eco fashion collections . fair trade is about creating a new way of doing business ; creating access to markets and opportunities for people who live in the developing world .\nit looks like emma watson ' s final people tree collection will be the best yet , with the brand releasing a sneak - peek for the spring / summer collection .\nat the growing tree nursery we believe that one of our key aims is to work in partnership with parents , by respecting that parents are the most important people in their children\u2019s lives .\narboricultural association you can find much information about trees and arboriculture . if you are a tree enthusiast or are involved in tree care either personally or professionally , you can become a member of the association .\nmr . zhang xu is non - executive and non - independent director of the company . he is currently the executive vice president , and the chief operations officer (\ncoo\n) of china vanke co . , ltd . he joined china overseas group in 1995 and the china vanke group in 2002 . mr zhang successively served as engineering supervisor , vice general manager , executive vice general manager and general manager of wuhan vanke real estate co . ltd . he became vice president of china vanke co . , ltd . in 2012 and has been executive vice president and coo of china vanke co . , ltd . since 2014 . since 2012 , he also became an executive director of vanke property ( overseas ) limited , a company which is 75 % owned by china vanke co . , ltd . and which is listed on the stock exchange of hong kong limited .\nsafia worked closely with emma watson to design the first ever fair trade fashion range for young people .\nour extensive experience and excellent knowledge in the field of tree surgery makes us a great choice for many clients .\nin the past , ethical , fair trade , organic and sustainable were not words people thought of as fashionable . people tree has transformed ethical fashion into something contemporary , accessible , and desirable . we design and produce high quality , fashionable products for women and men as well as collaborating with leading designers to produce unique collections .\nin 1963 , salada food products ltd . under the ownership of salada foods of canada , bought over alta vista from commonwealth development corporation of england . in 1969 , kellog of battle creek michigan , usa acquired the company . the company continued to operate under this new management up to 1979 when it was acquired by nestle s . a . of switzerland and renamed belize food products ltd .\nshe says : ' fashion is a great way to empower people and give them skills ; rather than give cash to charity you can help people by buying the clothes they make and supporting things they take pride in .\npeople tree developed the first integrated supply chain for organic cotton from farm to final product and we were the first organisation anywhere to achieve gots ( global organic textile standard ) certification on a supply chain entirely in the developing world .\nwe the people : bill and hillary clinton fly commercial twice in one weekend and the former president is . . .\nbook people\u2019s range of hand - picked children\u2019s books is sure to inspire a lifelong love of reading in budding booklovers .\nsafia minney , 45 , is the founder and ceo of the fair trade fashion label people tree . earlier this year her work was acknowledged with an mbe in the queen ' s honours list . she lives with her husband and three children in london\nintroduction . pondoland is the traditional area of the pondo people , one of the xhosa speaking peoples . . . . more\nthere are so many ways you can get involved in our work and help us to help even more children and young people .\nwe are looking for people who want to make a difference to a young person\u2019s life by offering a safe and loving family environment .\nmax conze , the chief executive of dyson , who joined in 2010 from procter & gamble , said the company\u2019s growth is built on a \u201cbet on young people , young graduates\u201d and a \u201cbelief in technology and innovation as the engine for growth\u201d . he added : \u201cyou have to be willing to listen to people who have just come in and the people who have done this for many years . \u201d\nafter a long and successful career , safia has taken a step away from operations to focus on promoting the ethical fashion cause beyond people tree and sharing her knowledge and experience with others who want to put social impact and sustainability at the heart of their commercial or social business .\nms . foong pohmun is vice president - people development of banyan tree holdings limited . ms . foong oversees operations at the banyan tree management academy , which aims to develop future leaders of the group by focusing on advancing people development , management excellence and learning . prior to this appointment in 2009 , she was vice president , projects . she joined the group in 1990 , and served in various positions overseeing the costing and project management of banyan tree hotels . she was promoted to assistant general manager in 1995 and assistant vice president in 2000 . ms . foong holds an honours degree in economics from the university of london , and diplomas in industrial management , building science and culinary arts and management .\nwe give children and young people the practical and emotional support they need to help them thrive and build the skills they need for adulthood .\nthe growing tree nursery is a private day care setting for children aged 3 months to 5 years , which is registered for up to 104 children .\nthe beer tree , a magic tree on the banks of the river cam that flowers once a year with a crop of beer during the cambridge town bumping races , has been enthusiasically recieved since 2001 . parched rowers slake their thirst and we collect money for charity . as of 2011 we have raised over \u00a322 , 000 for deserving causes . the beer tree will flower again in 2012 and if you want to help support us please contact the brewery .\none of the nicest things about leaving topshop was that i could spend time with safia , helping her build up people tree . working in fashion , i never thought i had any transferable skills i could use for the greater good , but she gave me the opportunity to discover that i did .\nwe campaign for changes that make life better for vulnerable children and young people . adding your voice to our campaigns helps us make change happen faster .\nmr . jun wang is vice president and managing director - banyan tree capital , china of banyan tree holdings ltd . mr . wang joined the group in november 2013 as managing director and was promoted to his current role in june 2014 . prior to joining the group , he had more than ten years\u2019 experience in real estate and distressed asset investment and management in china . mr . wang joined us from sk china real estate company , and was previously with goldman sachs consulting company , merrill lynch , and morningstar . he has a master\u2019s degree in business administration from the university of chicago .\nmr . ho ren hua is vice president and executive director and country head of banyan tree holdings china operations of banyan tree holdings ltd . he is responsible for investment strategy and corporate planning in the greater china region . mr ho is also part of the core leadership team for the banyan tree china hospitality fund , and oversees the china group\u2019s finance , human resource , investment , and legal functions . he worked with international management consultancy bain & company inc . in its us , hong kong , and china offices , and with sino capital . he joined the group as associate director of corporate development in 2010 . mr . ho has a bachelor of science ( honours ) in economics from the wharton school and is a graduate of the china europe international business school\u2019s advanced management programme .\nmr . maximilian lennkh is vice president - hotel operations of middle east , north africa , and indian ocean of banyan tree holdings limited . mr . lennkh was appointed to his current position in 2013 , opening up a new regional office in dubai . he joined the group in 2001 as area general manager ( maldives ) , subsequently moving from there to open the banyan tree seychelles in 2002 . in 2005 , he assumed the role of area general manager ( yunnan ) opening banyan tree lijiang , with banyan tree ringha and gyalthan dzong hotel reporting to him . he was promoted to vice president ( southern china ) in 2006 , guiding the successful opening of banyan tree sanya and banyan tree hangzhou . he became area general manager ( mexico ) in 2010 . with experience in hotel operations around the world , mr . lennkh has a well - rounded hospitality background . he is fluent in german , english , portuguese , and spanish , and holds various hotel management certifications , including one from the london business school .\nthe tree people is a family run business that was set up in 1991 . over the years we have built a loyal client base thanks to our commitment to 100 % customer satisfaction . we achieve this by providing professional , efficient and courteous services . we serve bedford , milton keynes , sandy , flitwick and the north bedfordshire area .\nbs 3998 recommendations for tree work bs 3998 : 2010 gives general recommendations for tree work , and guidance for owners of established trees , agents of the owners , and those responsible for planning , specifying and undertaking work on maturing trees . covers tree surgery , landscaping , arboriculture , forestry , silviculture , trees ( plants ) , urban and rural works , pruning , safety measures , machine tools , sterilization ( hygiene ) , bracings , guying , occupational safety , agricultural safety , protective clothing , fire safety , agricultural chemicals , fertilizers , soil improvement .\nmr . gaurav bhushan is non - executive and non - independent director of the company . his working experience and occupation include : executive committee , accor hotels ( 2017 - present ) , head of asia - pacific development teams , accor hotels ( 2006 - 2016 ) . he served in aapc india hotel management private limited , accent hotels private limited , ashford properties private limited , barque hotels private limited , caddie hotels private limited , interglobe hotels private limited , srilanand mansions private limited , techpark hotels private limited , triguna hospitality ventures ( india ) private limited . he currently serves in aapc singapore pte . ltd . ahdf pte . ltd . , aapc hotel management limited\n' i think young people like me are becoming increasingly aware of the humanitarian issues surrounding fast fashion and want to make good choices but there aren ' t many options out there . '\nsafia developed the first organic and fair trade clothing supply chain , helping to create social and organic standards improving the lives of over 5 , 000 economically marginalised people in the developing world .\nroi from business is maximized when user capabilities are aligned with capabilities of the the it / system . our end user adoption and change management training will ensure better roi on it investments made by the organization . we use the adkar model for the people side of change management . adkar creates a powerful internal language for change and gives leaders a framework for helping people embrace and adopt changes .\npeople tree is a different kind of fashion business giving customers an alternative to fast fashion . the fast fashion industry is fueled by insatiable demand for cheap clothing and accessories . fast fashion has a devastating impact , from sweatshops and child labour to pollution and global warming . slow fashion means standing up against exploitation , family separation , slum cities and pollution \u2013 all the things that make fast fashion so successful .\nbook people have been shortlisted for childrens bookseller of the year at the 2018 british book awards . discover why we were nominated and what we are doing to inspire a love of reading . . .\nwe didn ' t see each other again for several months , until we were putting together the non - executive board of people tree . i remember writing her a letter to say how much i thought she would add to the business . as usual she was incredibly busy and initially i heard nothing . i persisted , though , and wrote two or three increasingly rambling letters , and eventually she yielded and saw me .\nbook people local distributors bring our range of books , gifts , toys and stationery direct to your workplace . from quick visits to book sales , there ' s no more convenient way to shop for books .\nsafia is charming , beautiful , funny and very alive . but she is also completely driven and in some ways quite ruthless . often , you don ' t even realise she has just made you do something that you didn ' t necessarily want to do \u2013 for example , although we weren ' t sure at the time , safia persuaded us to take [ fair trade fashion label ] people tree into topshop as a concession .\nwe think it is important to have aims in our nursery as it underpins exactly what we hope to achieve . effective aims demonstrate a good understanding of quality care , which we strive to achieve at the growing tree nursery .\nmr . emilio llamas carreras is vice president and director of special projects of banyan tree holdings limited . he is responsible for developing the operational concepts for our new brands , and accountable for the roll out of standards and implementation to ensure brand consistency . mr . carreras was previously general manager , banyan tree shanghai on the bund , vice president and deputy managing director of laguna phuket , and area general manager for banyan tree bintan , indonesia , banyan tree phuket , thailand , and banyan tree mayakoba , mexico . he was also vice president , operations of angsana resorts & spas , a portfolio that included properties in australia , china , india , laos , the maldives and sri lanka . prior to joining the group in 2001 , he was general manager of solmelia in gran melia salinas , lanzarote , spain , where he was responsible for the overall management of the hotel . in 1998 , he was conferred the civil merit award by the king of spain in recognition of his role as the honorary consul of spain in bali , indonesia . mr . carreras holds a hotel diploma and an engineering degree from sevilla university , spain .\nms . shelly yeo is vice president - corporate finance of banyan tree holdings ltd . ms . yeo plays a key role in the overall running of the finance department in the corporate head office and in maintaining statutory compliance of the group . she also supports the group\u2019s expansion in entity structuring , tax compliance requirements , audit , and accounts reporting . prior to joining the group in 2001 , she worked in several companies listed on the singapore stock exchange including cerebos pacific limited and leeden limited . she holds a bachelor of accountancy from the national university of singapore , and is a member of the institute of chartered accountants singapore .\nmr . desmond pugson is vice president - hotel operations , china of banyan tree holdings ltd . mr . pugson joined the group in february 2014 and oversees our hotel operations in china . prior to joining us , mr . pugson already had more than 35 years\u2019 experience in hospitality . he most recently worked for six years as vice president operations , asia pacific , and managing director , china , for the wyndham hotel group . he was also senior vice president , operations , with jin jiang international , and millennium & copthorne international . he received his tertiary education at ecole h\u00f4teli\u00e8re \u2013 soci\u00e9t\u00e9 suisse des h\u00f4teliers lausanne , switzerland .\nwhen choosing a child care centre , take the time to meet the people who can give your child the best possible start in life . our educators work hard to inspire and nurture individuality , one connection at a time .\n\u201cwe just don\u2019t have the scale . china produces something like 2 million engineers a year , we produce 20 , 000 . we are just not going to compete globally unless we seriously ramp up the number of people . \u201d\nproviding children with quality care also means taking care of their physical needs , which we at the growing tree nursery meet by having a well - balanced nutritious menu , which is varied to reflect cultural , religious , and any special diets .\nmr . abid butt is senior vice president and chief executive officer of banyan tree hotels & resorts a subsidiary of banyan tree holdings limited . mr . butt assumed his role in 2012 , marking a return to the group after first joining banyan tree over a decade ago as area general manager for banyan tree phuket , followed by his appointment as the first vice president of operations . with more than 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry , he was most recently vice president of asset management for host hotels & resorts in the usa . in may 2014 , mr . butt was made an honorary doctor of business administration in international hotel & tourism management , by johnson & wales university . he holds a master of science in real estate from johns hopkins university , a master of business administration from the university of phoenix , san diego , and double bachelor of science degrees in food service management and hotel , restaurant & institutional management from johnson & wales university .\nmr . ho kwoncjan is senior vice president and group chief designer of banyan tree holdings limited . mr . ho is the senior designer involved in overseeing design and project teams in the architectural subsidiary of the group . he has also been a director of laguna resorts & hotels public company limited ( \u201clrh\u201d ) since 2012 . prior to 2005 , he was joint managing director of lrh , a position he held from 1998 . mr . ho served as vice chairman of thai wah public company limited in thailand from 1997 to 2003 . from 1996 to 1998 , he was the managing director of thai wah resorts development public co . , ltd and from 1985 to 1992 , the project manager of thai wah resorts development public co . , ltd . before this , he worked at the architecture firm , akitek tenggara , in singapore . mr . ho holds a bachelor of architecture ( honours ) from the national university of singapore and is a recipient of the singapore institute of architects gold medal . he has been registered with the singapore board of architects since 1986 .\nwe make beautiful garments that are a living blueprint for our values : people and the planet are central to everything we do . our garments are made with organic cotton and sustainable materials , using traditional skills that support rural communities .\nat that point we only used to see each other at meetings , but when i left topshop and hadn ' t decided what to do next , i kept getting messages saying safia wanted to talk to me . then there was an email , then a letter . i thought ,\noh god , i ' d better go and talk to her .\nand that was when she asked me to become a non - executive member of the board at people tree .\nhis university career engendered in rhodes his admiration for the oxford ' system ' which was eventually to mature in his scholarship scheme : ' wherever you turn your eye - except in science - an oxford man is at the top of the tree ' .\nwhile many fashion brands talk about ' corporate social responsibility ' or ' ethical fashion ' , we go further . we follow the principles of fair trade in every aspect of our business . all of our products are made by artisans and producers who work to fair trade standards . people tree has been a pilot case for certification for fair trade manufacture under the world fair trade organisation and we were the world\u2019s first clothing company to receive the world fair trade organisation fair trade product mark in 2013 .\nmr . david spooner is vice president - sales and marketing of banyan tree holdings ltd . mr . spooner joined the group in 2012 and oversees our sales , marketing , distribution , reservations , and revenue management strategies worldwide . with more than 20 years\u2019 experience in the luxury hospitality business , he started his career with sheraton luxury collection before joining four seasons . he most recently worked for mandarin oriental as vice president of sales and marketing ( emea ) , one & only resorts as senior vice president of sales , and sanctuary retreats as executive vice president of marketing . mr . spooner holds a master of business administration from rmit , melbourne , australia , and a bachelor\u2019s degree in hotel catering administration from the university of huddersfield , uk .\nms . lim see bee is vice president and managing director of group project services of banyan tree holdings limited . ms lim oversees the development of all new projects by the banyan tree group . she joined banyan tree in 1992 as senior manager , projects . she has 30 years of experience in the design , construction , and real estate industry , having practised in both the public and private sectors . ms lim is registered with the board of architects , singapore , and is also a member of the society of project managers and the singapore institute of arbitrators . she holds a certificate in finance , a bachelor of arts and architecture from the national university of singapore , a master of business administration from reading university , uk , and a royal institute of chartered surveyors diploma in project management from the college of estate management , uk .\nat the growing tree nursery we promote equality of opportunity , which values the communities culture and diversity . to do this we practice our policies of anti - discrimination , which is incorporated in the birth to three matters framework and into the nursery curriculum teaching all children to respect others .\nin october 2002 the citrus growers association acquired majority ownership of the two processing factories , jointly known as citrus products of belize limited . this means that that all aspects of citrus production in belize , from the tree planting to fruit processing to product selling are now grower owned and managed .\nthe citrus company of british honduras was established at middlesex in stann creek in 1933 ; it was transferred to pomona in 1942 . the canning of grapefruit and orange juice was started in stann creek in 1935 . the first grapefruit section in tins was processed on an oil stove and the output was 5 cases per day . the citrus company of british honduras ltd . first opened its citrus processing operations in 1948 under the ownership of the sharp brothers from jamaica . in 1983 , sharp sold his interest to belizean and trinidadian interest .\nat the growing tree nursery we believe that children will gain greater experiences through play . therefore by providing opportunities all around the nursery , for example , water play \u2013 filling different sized cups and beakers which begins basic understanding of capacity , wooden bricks \u2013 counting and matching : the children can begin to understand basic mathematical concepts from fun experiences around them .\nin late 2001 a new company , individual pubs limited was established to run pubs serving milton beers . the first of these , the coalheavers arms in peterborough , was acquired in june and opened in august 2002 . meanwhile , back at the ranch ( in june 2002 ) , strawberry fair served milton beers to an estimated 70000 people .\nby investing time and regular developmental child care training in our qualified or well experienced staff , we at the growing tree nursery have a happy , friendly , welcoming staff team who provide love and quality care to all the children that attend . by having the following ratios we can provide your child with the attention they need to settle and grow in a nursery environment .\ni first met safia at a fair trade convention . we had started a corporate social - responsibility programme at topshop and we were eager to meet people in that field . i ' d already heard that safia was a bit of a firebrand \u2013 her reputation as a passionate bundle of energy preceded her \u2013 and in person she was everything i had expected .\nreuters , the news and media division of thomson reuters , is the world\u2019s largest international multimedia news provider reaching more than one billion people every day . reuters provides trusted business , financial , national , and international news to professionals via thomson reuters desktops , the world ' s media organizations , and directly to consumers at urltoken and via reuters tv . learn more about thomson reuters products :\njane and i met at the fair trade fortnight event several years ago . i ' d been hearing about her for years \u2013 mutual friends such as wayne hemingway had always told me she was great and i had to meet her . i thought she was going to be one of those fierce , hard fashion people , but in person she turned out to be unexpectedly sweet and warm .\nall children need intellectual stimulation and play , which is why at the growing tree nursery we follow the framework and standards set by the e . y . f . s . the framework is based on 4 themes and principles and supported by 16 commitments . it recognises children as individuals and competent learners . the e . y . f . s is delivered through a well planned play based approach to learning and development .\ndyson\u2019s latest investment involves the opening of a new research building at its campus in malmesbury , wiltshire . the building , nicknamed d9 , will house up to 450 engineers working on top - secret projects . these projects involve work on robotics and battery technology , two key new areas for the company . there are now 2 , 500 people working at the site out of 7 , 000 dyson employees globally .\ndyson said : \u201cit has been very much a europe - focused immigration system , not a global immigration system . a lot of people who want to be engineers come from india , china , and the far east . in pune [ india ] there are 40 , 000 engineers that come out of pune university every year , which is twice as many as the british [ engineers ] that come out of the whole of british universities . \u201d\ndespite his meteoric loss of power and prestige rhodes nonetheless continued his political activities . in mid 1896 the shona and ndebele people in southern rhodesia , present day zimbabwe , rose up against their colonial oppressors in a bid for freedom . rhodes personally travelled to the region to take charge of the colonial response . in his attacks on the ndebele and shona he was vindictive , resorting to a scorched earth policy and destroying all their villages and crops .\n\u2018there is , i think , a general feeling that the natives are a distinct source of trouble and loss to the country . now , i take a different view . when i see the labour troubles that are occurring in the united states , and when i see the troubles that are going to occur with the english people in their own country on the social question and the labour question , i feel rather glad that the labour question here is connected with the native question . \u2019\nms . sachiko shiina is vice president , japan and korea of banyan tree holdings limited . ms . shiina is responsible for sales and marketing activities for japan and korea , and also leads , coordinates and supervises the overall operational and business development activities for the group in japan . ms . shiina joined the group in 1995 as sales and marketing manager of the group sales agent in japan . in 2000 , she became director of sales , japan , and was promoted to assistant vice president , sales & business development in 2006 .\nin conceding mashonaland to the bsac lobengula had avoided going to war with the british and had kept his people alive , and much of his territory intact . but unfortunately he had only been able to delay the inevitable . with no gold was found in mashonaland , rhodes\u2019 bsac was facing complete financial ruin . leander jameson suggested to rhodes that \u2018getting matabeleland open would give us a tremendous life in shares and everything else\u2019 . gaining the matabeleland territory would also play directly into rhodes megalomaniac vision of expanding the british empire across africa .\nmr . hokan limin is vice president - hotel finance of banyan tree holdings limited . mr . limin is in charge of monitoring hotel performance and implementing policies and procedures . his main responsibilities are hotel finance , compliance , operational analysis , and operational audit . he also supervises risk management . prior to joining the group in 1999 , mr . limin worked at hotel investment companies in indonesia and several five - star resort chains including hyatt , inter - continental , and shangri - la . he holds a bachelor of finance and accountancy from trisakti university , jakarta , indonesia .\njane is very driven , which is obviously a big part of why she has been so successful in what she does , but that is one of those words that is often used about women in a negative way to imply that they are willing to step on other people to get what they want at any cost . that ' s not her at all . she is especially keen to support other women \u2013 she is happy to call herself a feminist , and i admire that , because there isn ' t enough of it around these days .\n\u201cthis is going to sound wrong , but we don\u2019t like experience , \u201d he explains in a rare interview at dyson\u2019s headquarters . \u201cexperience can be inhibiting . i would rather have a naive , flexible , experimental , pioneering approach , because we want to do everything differently . it is a lot easier if people don\u2019t come along \u2013 and this is going to sound slightly nasty \u2013 with baggage , and experience with how things are done . we want to find a new and better way of doing things . graduates are very good at doing that . \u201d\nat the growing tree nursery we have large outside play areas which are separated for the different age ranges , with areas for bike riding and climbing frames with slides . these enable the children to enjoy a wide range of physical play . we also encourage other areas of learning development by having sand and water play , a play house and chalks to encourage some children that prefer indoor play to participate in the outdoor environment , thus ensuring that all children are given opportunities whilst taking into consideration them as individuals . the outside play areas are accessible directly from each of the nursery rooms allowing the children free - flow access , choosing where they want to play .\nthe aim of this area of learning is to teach the children about the world environment , the features of natural and man made materials , places and people around them . we have visits to the nursery from the local community , such as the fire brigade . we go to the library weekly and recycle the nursery paper . also by having projects , such as a butterfly house and tadpoles in the spring the children can see similarities , differences , patterns and change first hand . the children also take turns in helping look after the garden . growing flowers , vegetables , strawberries and in summer 2004 the children made a brick plant holder using real cement , bricks and tools .\nonce upon a time it wasn ' t an uncommon sight to see richard cycling around cambridge with a cask of beer on his back . after a while , his bike \u2014 and his back \u2014 started to complain and cycle deliveries ceased . until now . thanks to the good ( and mad ) people at urltoken we ' re at it again . first up was a leisurely trundle across the milton cycle bridge and down the banks of the cam to jesus college . the specially adapted bikes can carry firkins with ease ( though kilderkins are out of the question for the moment ) . now who lives at the top of a big hill and wants to buy some beer ? ? ?\nmr . dharmali kusumadi is senior vice president and managing director - architrave of banyan tree holdings limited . he is responsible for the design and planning operations and business development in the architectural subsidiary of the group . prior to joining the group in 1991 , he was the planning and development head of lg group , bali , where he was in charge of design and planning for projects . from 1985 to 1989 , mrkusumadi was a part - time lecturer at the architecture department of soegijapranata catholic university , semarang , indonesia . from 1984 to 1989 , he was principal architect of kusumadi associates . he has been a member of the indonesian institute of architects since 1991 and holds a master of architecture from parahyangan catholic university , bandung , indonesia .\nthe final blow any hopes that the ndebele might avoid war , came when jameson was able to convince the british government that lobengula had sent a massive impi of 7 000 men into mashonaland , who then gave jameson leave to engage in defensive tactics . there is no indication that the impi jamseon reported on had ever existed . lobengula himself , in a last appeal to the legal / rational system the british seemed to so fervently uphold , wrote to the british high commissioner saying , \u201cevery day i hear from you reports which are nothing but lies . i am tired of hearing nothing but lies . what impi of mine have your people seen and where do they come from ? i know nothing of them . \u201d\nmr . michael lee is chief information officer and vice president of banyan tree holdings limited . he has been with the group since 2006 and has over 20 years of experience in the travel , banking and hospitality sectors . besides serving as ceo of raffles marina limited , he previously held the positions of vice president of marketing at cdl hotels international and vice president at united overseas bank . he holds a master of business administration from oklahoma city university , usa . he also attended the certified enterprise architecture practitioner programme conducted by the institute of systems science at the national university of singapore , and is a togaf certified practitioner . mr . lee is a chartered marketer and a fellow of the chartered institute of marketing , uk , and a member of the cfa institute , usa .\nasked whether the economic uncertainty in the uk could hold dyson back from investing , he said : \u201ci don\u2019t want to be arrogant about this , but i don\u2019t understand why people are uncertain . i think it is something put around . if you are a business , do you actually say , \u2018i am not going to make a decision to invest in that factory or i am not going to make a decision to set up in europe because of this potential 3 % [ tax ] . \u2019 as a business , are you actually stopping and not investing because of that ? if you were , you would be mad because currency can move 10 % in a couple of days . a 3 % import duty is not something to worry about .\nafter much negotiation rudd was eventually able to get lobengula to sign a concession giving exclusive mining rights to the bsac in exchange for protection against the boere and neighbouring tribes . this concession became known as the rudd concession . lobengula\u2019s young warriors were angry and inflamed and were itching to kill the white men who were entering their lands . lobengula however feared his people would be defeated if they attacked the whites , and so it is likely that he signed the rudd concession in the hopes of gaining british protection and thereby preventing a boer migration into his lands which would then incite his warriors to battle . for lobengula his options were essentially to either concede to the british or to the dutch . in the belief that he was protecting his interests he sided with the seemingly more lenient and liberal british . like so many documents signed by africans during the colonial period , the rudd concession was however not what it claimed to be , but rather became a justifying document for the colonisation of the ndebele and the shona .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\n/ / urltoken\nposing next to a motorbike , emma looks sexy and sultry as she wears the thigh - skimming sasha drape dress , \u00a348 , and and brown boots .\nthe 20 - year - old has been extremely hands - on with the designing of the clothes ever since she was signed on as the face of the fairtrade label in september of 2009 .\nwho ' s that girl ? annie lennox ' s daughter tali unveiled as . . .\nhow dame helen mirren is keeping up with fashion ' s pixie . . .\n' together we decided on all the colours , fabrics , shapes and craft skills .\nthe fairtrade aspect of the label is very important to emma , who feels that there should be more humanitarian choices available for fashion .\nthe line features jersey harem parents , blazers , dresses , tees , and tank tops .\nemma has also signed on to star in the big screen adaptation of the teen angst novel the perks of being a wallflower .\naccording to new york magazine , emma will play a girl named sam in the coming of age story .\nthe actress will also be promoting the final chapter of the harry potter series this summer , and finishing up her second year at brown university .\nshe ' s also scheduled to co - 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to - end enterprise media solution .\nhaivision to demonstrate breakthrough performance of live 4k hevc / h . 265 software encoding at 2017 nab show\nhaivision\u2019s presence in emea now features an extended distribution partnership for the broadcast and enterprise markets in france .\nteltec to distribute havision\u2019s portfolio of video streaming products including the makito x encoder and haivision media gateway .\nat infocomm 2015 , haivision will showcase the latest video streaming and media management solutions for enterprise environments .\nhaivision\u2019s digital signage system integrated with its iptv video system brings global organizations efficiency to their corporate communications .\nhaivision and akamai highlight joint customer solutions as akamai\u2019s netalliance partner program expands to include digital media ecosystem .\nbull brings an impressive track record , recently having doubled the annual coolsign digital signage revenue for haivision .\nhaivision honored in the streaming media 100 as one of the companies that matter most in online video .\nhaivision appoints andy vaughan vice president u . s . federal sales , expands team to meet growth demands\nhaivision network video today announced that it has received a patent for its \u201czero footprint\u201d instream\u2122 soft player .\nhaivision\u2019s newest makito\u2122 hd h . 264 video encoder with dvi , sxga , and component inputs now shipping\nhaivision now has over 160 employees across four continents . haivision sells its products through more than 300 market - focused oems , integrators , and resellers globally . supporting the channel partners and customers , haivision has corporate and development offices in montreal , chicago , beaverton , austin , hamburg , dubai , and hong kong .\nhaivision appoints industry veteran john leipper to drive their defense market strategy , reinforcing leadership in the isr market .\nmarketsandmarkets names haivision as a vanguard in its vendor ranking in the video streaming software market global forecast report .\nhaivision showcases live video streaming workflows for hevc , 4k and hybrid cloud contribution and distribution for broadcast applications .\ncombination of panasonic\u2019s lcd displays and haivision\u2019s coolsign management software create an ideal solution for the digital signage market .\nhaivision network video today announced the immediate availability of the torpedo\u2122 family of dvb - to - ip gateways .\nhaivision provides video streaming solutions and media management tools , helping the world\u2019s leading organizations communicate , collaborate and educate .\nhaivision\u2019s flexible and cost - effective cloud video solution delivers high quality video for broadcast distribution and enterprise live events .\nat the 2014 nab show , haivision showcases new video streaming technologies that deliver higher quality video through efficient transport .\nwfx uses haivision live internet encoding and transcoding to stream real - time content including church communications and multisite strategies .\nhaivision\u2019s award - winning video solutions are designed to support high quality , low latency video workflows , with the highest security standards . our solutions impress administrators and delight viewers . find out how haivision can help you work better with video .\nhaivision\u2019s kb series of h . 264 and hevc encoders brings professional - grade video streaming to workplace live video workflows .\none of argentina\u2019s largest retail chains deploys haivision\u2019s digital signage solution to deliver dynamic content throughout its network of 200 stores .\nworship facilities conference and expo ( wfx ) will live stream keynote presentations using the haivision video cloud for internet publishing .\nhaivision drives toward $ 50 million revenue with acquisition and new division of internet streaming and cloud transcoding for ott delivery .\nhaivision network video today announced that its vf icontrol\u2122 iphone\u00ae / ipad\u2122 application is the recipient of the 2010 star award .\nhaivision network video will participate in the technologies for worship pavilion at the 2010 nab show along with integrator eastgate productions .\nto learn more about haivision\u2019s kb 4k encoder , register for the webinar taking place on november 10th at 11am et .\nas a component of your end - to - end video workflow , the haivision media gateway supports stream interoperability directly with haivision\u2019s makito x family of encoders and decoders , haivision\u2019s transcoders , the high performance instream mobile player for iphone and android , and any standard third party udp streams , giving you the flexibility to extend virtually any video workflow over any network .\nthe first of many haivision solutions to be available on the alibaba cloud , the haivision media gateway helps broadcasters and enterprises securely transport the highest quality video over the internet and corporate networks for live backhaul and distribution . an important component in haivision\u2019s suite of end - to - end video streaming solutions , the haivision media gateway enables organizations to take video streams from one network environment and send them into any other network , including lans , mpls , satellite ip , and the public internet .\nhaivision makito x encoders with srt technology can now dynamically adapt to changing network conditions ensuring users never lose their video streams .\nthe follett corporation has chosen the haivision media platform as their enterprise video solution , allowing them to better engage their employees .\ncanadian business and profit rank haivision on the 27th annual profit 500 , the definitive ranking of canada\u2019s fastest - growing companies .\nhaivision was named one of the fastest growing technology companies in north america by the deloitte technology fast 500\u2122 and fast 50\u2122 .\nhaivision releases furnace\u2122 5 . 8 ip video system with advanced security , control , h . 264 support , and intelligent publishing\nhaivision has announced the appointment of richard brice as vice president , europe , middle east , and africa ( emea ) .\nhaivision announced its vficontrol technology , an iphone\u00ae / ipad\u2122 application that dramatically simplifies the recording of live events in real time .\nhaivision network video today announced that it is partnering with skipa digital media to provide live streaming of \u201ca closet affair . \u201d\nabout haivision haivision delivers advanced technology for streaming , recording , managing , and distributing secure ip video and interactive media within the enterprise , education , medical / healthcare , and federal / military markets . haivision is a private company based in montreal and chicago , with technical excellence centers in beaverton , ore . ; austin , texas ; and hamburg , germany . with a global sales and support organization , haivision distributes its products through value - added resellers , system integrators , distributors , and oems worldwide .\nhaivision is maintaining the excellent coolsign brand under the haivision umbrella and is planning strong cross product technical development to introduce makito\u00e3\u00a2\u00e2\u201e\u00e2\u00a2 performance hd video encoding into the coolsign solution suite and to extend the furnace\u00e3\u00a2\u00e2\u201e\u00e2\u00a2 ip video system with the signage control capabilities of coolsign .\nabout haivision network video haivision delivers advanced technology for streaming , recording , managing , and distributing secure ip video and interactive media within the enterprise , education , medical / healthcare , and federal / military markets . haivision is a private company based in montreal and chicago , with technical excellence centers in beaverton , oregon ; austin , texas ; and hamburg , germany . with a global sales and support organization , haivision distributes its products through value - added resellers , system integrators , distributors , and oems worldwide .\nthink cloud encoding is a chore ? think again . with haivision the process of generating and distributing multiple encodes is a breeze .\nin addition , the haivision media gateway is codec agnostic and provides support for any standard mpeg stream \u2013 future proofing your solution .\nseamlessly integrated with the haivision media platform , the haivision media gateway creates a secure enterprise content delivery network ( ecdn ) extending internal broadcasts , all hands meetings , and on - demand video libraries to remote locations and scales video delivery to thousands of employees .\nabout haivision network video haivision delivers advanced technology for streaming , recording , managing , and distributing secure ip video and interactive media within the enterprise , education , medical / healthcare , and federal / military markets . haivision is a private company based in montreal and chicago , with technical excellence centers in beaverton , ore . ; austin , texas ; and hamburg , germany . with a global sales and support organization , haivision distributes its products through value - added resellers , system integrators , distributors , and oems worldwide .\nhaivision\u2019s award - winning , end - to - end enterprise media solution helps organizations engage , train and inspire employees with video .\nhaivision\u2019s contributions to the x265 open - source initiative have pushed boundaries on quality and performance of live video streaming on intel processors .\nthe dish smartbox platform and haivision\u2019s iptv system incorporates a security framework assuring content protection to each desktop and set - top box .\nleading analyst firm aragon research recognizes haivision as a hot vendor and contender in \u201cthe aragon research globe\u2122 for enterprise video , 2016 .\nhaivision media gateway helps enterprise and broadcast customers easily and cost - effectively distribute high quality live video to and from multiple locations .\npsni selected haivision for its strong track record of providing award - winning video streaming and media management solutions for fortune 500 enterprises .\nhaivision network video is ranked among the deloitte technology fast 50\u2122 , a ranking of the 50 fastest growing technology companies in canada .\nthe university of chicago uses the haivision furnace\u2122 ip video delivery system to make live broadcast channels available to most buildings across campus .\nthe haivision media gateway is powered by haivision\u2019s secure reliable transport technology which optimizes live video transport across networks by assuring quality - of - service when faced with packet loss , jitter , latency , and fluctuating bandwidth . the haivision media gateway with srt utilizes the internet as a means to bridge facilities for live video transport , offering operational flexibility and cost savings over satellite or custom network infrastructures .\nthe haivision media gateway converts streams between srt , transport stream over udp ( unicast and multicast ) , and can also output hls .\nhaivision offers internet streaming upgrades to all makito\u2122 and h . 264 encoders , furnace\u2122 ip video systems , and viper\u2122 stream and record appliances\n\u201chaivision is solving the challenges of the enterprise by delivering integrated solutions , \u201d said peter maag , chief marketing officer at haivision . \u201ccontent is always a critical challenge with any digital signage deployment . by combining coolsign\u2019s powerful data automation tools with the attractiveness of live , linear broadcast and local content management , haivision is enabling clients to deploy contextual , compelling information to every display and every user globally . \u201d\nlivescale is now using haivision hevc encoders combined with srt to enable higher quality live streams with lower bandwidth investment . read more here .\npetchannel uses the haivision video cloud to deliver on - demand content to mobile devices , websites and content distribution partners across the globe .\nhulskamp audiovisueel and ikonik media have selected the haivision video cloud to manage , publish and distribute live and on - demand video content .\nhaivision network video has been shortlisted as a finalist for the csi awards 2010 , one of the most comprehensive and competitive technology awards .\nhaivision network video today announced that its makito\u2122 hd h . 264 video encoder has earned an scn / infocomm 2010 installation product award .\nhaivision will participate in the technologies for worship pavilion at infocomm 2010 in partnership with pro a / v expert and integrator eastgate productions .\nclick here to download the latest white paper , 360 - degree vr streaming , and for more information about haivision\u2019s kb 4k encoder .\nthe haivision media gateway supports haivision\u2019s srt ( secure reliable transport ) , a technology that optimizes live video distribution across unpredictable networks , like the internet , by assuring quality - of - service when faced with packet loss , congestion , jitter , latency , and fluctuating bandwidth .\nnokia , intel and haivision to demonstrate 4k stereoscopic vr 360 live streaming at 2017 nab show montreal , canada \u2013 april 24 , 2017 \u2013 at the 2017 nab show , haivision , a market leader in video streaming solutions , launches dual 4k live [ . . . ]\nmontreal , canada \u2014 october 23 , 2014 \u2014 haivision , an enterprise video technology company , today announced the company\u2019s partnership with avcom technologies .\nchildren\u2019s hospital of pittsburgh of upmc use the haivision furnace video - over - ip system to monitor progress of cardiology surgeries live from anywhere .\n\u201chaivision is now unique in providing end - to - end solutions bridging enterprise and internet media applications , \u201d said peter maag , chief marketing officer of haivision . \u201cwe deliver best - in - class technologies and associated workflows for media delivery both inside and outside of the firewall . \u201d\nwhether they\u2019re a large or a small business , organizations everywhere rely on haivision for encoding , transcoding , cloud and on - premise video solutions .\nhaivision has also increased its profitability steadily , ending 2011 with its 16th consecutive quarter of positive ebitda results . \u201cthe company has fueled its rapid growth over the past six years through organically generated profits rather than depending on outside capital , \u201d said mirko wicha , president and ceo of haivision .\nhaivision , microsoft , harmonic , limelight , and brightcove will participate in a panel on open - source streaming solutions at streaming media west 2017 .\njyske bank tv uses haivision\u2019s makito x encoders with srt to deliver video content over the internet from nasdaq to its corporate production center in denmark .\nyour imagination just took another step forward : haivision \u2019s kb 4k internet media encoder is now compatible with nokia ozo live for virtual reality streaming .\nhaivision , a private company founded in 2004 , provides enterprise video and streaming solutions that help the world\u2019s leading organizations communicate , collaborate and educate . haivision is recognized as one of the most influential companies in video by streaming media and one of the fastest growing companies by deloitte\u2019s technology fast 500 . haivision is headquartered in montreal and chicago , with regional offices located throughout the united states , europe , asia and south america . learn more at\nwhen the miami marlins needed help to deliver video in real time to hundreds of tvs across the stadium , they turned to haivision . you ' ll find out why they asked us to help and how we did it in this video . read more about haivision and the marlins here : urltoken\nfurnace\u2122 system simplifies sharing of student content between northwestern campuses , enables cost - effective video distribution throughout doha campus montreal and chicago \u2014 aug . 16 , 2010 \u2014 haivision network video today announced that northwestern university in qatar ( nu - q ) is using the haivision furnace\u2122 [ . . . ]\nhaivision is the global leader in delivering the most advanced video networking , digital signage , and ip video distribution solutions . haivision is the only company that offers complete end - to - end technology for video , graphics , and metadata in this field and makes this technology available as solutions through integrators and resellers worldwide . haivision has specific expertise in the education , medical , government / military , enterprise / retail , and sports / entertainment markets .\nour magic : haivision strives to be a great place to work and a great company to do business with . our markets are expanding through extensive adoption of technology across all of our sectors . our integrators and clients expect haivision to stand up and lead with solutions that are both compelling and comprehensive .\nhaivision media platform helps companies organize , manage and share secure and high quality live and on - demand video to every employee , on any screen .\nhaivision has appointed andy vaughan as vice president u . s . federal sales . he\u2019ll be expanding the team to meet the demands of industry growth .\nhaivision now uniquely provides the industry with best - in - class video streaming , iptv , digital signage , and interactive solutions for every market segment .\non - board video from race yachts encoded by haivision makito\u2122 , delivered via 4g lte radio cell , and decoded by mako\u2122 for live online broadcast .\nmontreal and chicago \u2014 march 10 , 2010 \u2014 haivision network video today announced the appointment of tom pfeuffer to the position of vice president , medical markets . responsible for all haivision efforts in the medical sector , pfeuffer will lead efforts with the company\u2019s clients and integration partners to assure the adoption and successful deployment of encoder and video distribution technology , and will identify new features and technology required to assure haivision\u2019s continued success in this market segment . pfeuffer will also lead haivision\u2019s efforts in establishing the company\u2019s statements and position regarding registrations , compliances , certifications , and successful interoperability within the sector including hipaa and dicom .\nusing haivision\u2019s kb 4k encoder together with the nokia ozo virtual reality camera and nokia ozo live software , organizations \u201ccan stream reliable , high - quality , virtual reality ( vr ) experiences that combine 360 - degree viewing and a 3d immersive experience for online audiences , \u201d according to the haivision press release .\nfounded in 2004 , haivision is a market leader in enterprise video and video streaming technologies . we help the world\u2019s top organizations communicate , collaborate and educate .\nhow does riot games get high - quality , low - latency streams from multiple sources to a global audience ? one piece of the puzzle is haivision .\n@ haivision live demo of makito x multistream sync with srt . four camera sources into a production switcher in our suite at the westgate las vegas suite 5112\nhaivision is unique in providing a complete mix of signage and ip video technology . with haivision\u2019s kulabyte\u2122 internet media streaming solutions , signage content can be delivered as high - quality adaptive bit rate hd streams to any desktop , laptop , or mobile device . with haivision\u2019s furnace system , signage content can easily be made available as channels accessible by all desktops within the context of the user\u2019s channel experience , or to low - cost set - top boxes throughout a facility .\nhaivision solutions are the first video streaming products to be certified by the u . s . department of defense information network approved products list ( dodin apl )\nleveraging intel\u2019s cpu / gpu architecture , haivision\u2019s software - based solutions give organizations more efficient and cost effective ways to distribute video , without compromising on quality .\nhaivision vp of u . s . commercial sales , scott katzenoff , will join industry colleagues to present \u201ccampus wide ip video delivery\u201d at ahecta in minneapolis .\nfor streaming live and recorded video in the enterprise to delivering mission critical video feeds for broadcast and defense , haivision offers the best solutions to fit your needs .\na pioneer in high performance streaming solutions , haivision continues to innovate in the areas of live hardware and software encoding / decoding , video stream transport and management .\nhaivision\u2019s kb 4k hevc / h . 264 encoder and nokia ozo professional virtual reality camera power the stream to more than 675 , 000 viewers on youtube live .\nhaivision announces new internet - based video backhaul solutions , bringing broadcasters a more flexible and cost - effective alternative to satellite or mpls networks for live video transport .\n\u201chaivision recognizes the opportunity for converging video streaming , iptv , interactive media , and digital signage , \u201d said mirko wicha , president and ceo of haivision network video . \u201cwe are positioned as the only company that can deliver end - to - end technology solutions and a unified infrastructure for communications across all media delivery platforms . \u201d\nthe haivision cloud is an important part of a finely tuned workflow that gives you the freedom to publish and distribute video the way you want to . you get :\ni have been using haivision since 2014 and couldn ' t be happier with the service and quality of services we have received . we have had our needs change throughout\nhaivision powers the 360 - degree vr 4k live stream for the cma awards mary kay fashion cam \u2013 the first live vr experience from the cma awards red carpet .\nhaivision encoder and decoder enables ess to adopt an exceptionally fast and cost - effective model for delivering quality hd content in which commentary is closely synchronized with the video .\n\u201cwith haivision\u2019s advanced video networking and distribution solutions , we can provide an end - to - end experience that addresses our customers\u2019 growing streaming needs within and beyond our clients facilities , \u201d said levent celik , product specialist for it solutions at teltec . \u201chaivision\u2019s unique features \u2014 such as extreme low latency , end - to - end encryption , and zero footprint multistream desktop player \u2014 paired with the excellent video quality of the company\u2019s h . 264 encoder , make haivision solutions highly desirable to our customers . \u201d\n\u201chaivision is successful due to a unique combination of market understanding , channel dedication , technology leadership , and fiscal diligence , \u201d added wicha . \u201cas our recent acquisitions mature within our channels and we extend our strengths within the enterprise towards ott and mobile solutions , haivision is very well positioned to continue its growth across our focus segments . \u201d\nhaivision is the first and only company to achieve jitc certification for 1080p hd performance , and is unique in offering both airborne and ground - based jitc certified hd encoders .\neuropa network is using the haivision furnace\u2122 ip video delivery system , to stream free - to - air ( fta ) content from the u . k . over iptv .\nnokia ozo live and haivision\u2019s kb 4k encoder have already powered a number of high - profile events including the red hot chili peppers concert and the cma awards red carpet .\ntraditionally known for distributing video within the enterprise , montreal - based haivision network video is stepping out beyond corporate firewall by acquiring texas - based kulabyte and germany - based montivision , who developed key components of kulabyte ' s computer and cloud - based technologies . announced on july 21 , 2011 , the privately held haivision did not disclose financial details .\n\u201chaivision has been recognized as one of the most influential companies in video by streaming media . we\u2019re excited they are joining our select portfolio of top a / v brands and haivision will be showcased in our experience center , \u201d said manfred freiberger , president of avcom technologies . \u201cwe are looking forward to long - term and highly successful partnership . \u201d\nget your video in front of a global audience ! haivision has a complete set of tools to help you stream live and distribute high - quality recorded video simply and easily .\ninternet quality can be unreliable . your video delivery should not be . haivision ensures your video can be delivered in high - quality streams by using as little bandwidth as possible .\nthe haivision media gateway is now available on the alibaba cloud , bringing low latency , cloud - based video transport and distribution solutions to customers in the chinese and apac markets .\nfurnace 5 . 8 , coupled with haivision\u2019s makito\u2122 hd h . 264 encoder , supports end - to - end aes 256 - bit encryption , assuring protection for video assets .\n\u201ctoday , haivision serves over five million players every day across many platforms , \u201d continued wicha . \u201chaivision has grown at a compounded annual growth rate of over 40 percent for the past six years and has just closed off another record year . we continue to invest heavily in engineering and global expansion to deliver the best media solutions to the market . \u201d\nhaivision is the only company that provides a complete , end - to - end enterprise media management and video streaming solutions that help the world\u2019s leading organizations communicate , collaborate and educate .\nhaivision joins intel\u2019s studioxperience ( booth su621 ) at the nab show , demonstrating video streaming solutions that deliver secure , low latency , hd video at extremely low bitrates over any network .\nyour future : haivision focuses on intelligent media pipelines that incorporate video , graphics , and metadata . this media content is the jewel of any organization . haivision\u00b4s products assist organizations to build , manage , and distribute its media content , with performance , complete security , and full administrative control , to all viewers - video walls , displays , desktops , and mobile devices .\nin discussing the acquisitions , mirko wicha , president and ceo of haivision , was clearly jazzed both about his company ' s progress to date and the value of the newly acquired technologies .\nthe haivision media gateway is a component for low latency video streaming workflows that converts between streaming protocols to bridge different networks and also gives you the flexibility to distribute streams to multiple destinations .\n\u201cteltec\u2019s expertise in video equipment and it , along with its client reach within germany , made the partnership decision quite easy , \u201d said charles dobson , haivision\u2019s vice president of global channels .\nthe haivision media gateway enables you to take video streams from one network environment and send them across into any other network . whether you need to bridge between lans , mpls , satellite ip , public internet , or any combination of these networks , the haivision media gateway is the perfect bridge thanks to its advanced network interface configuration , native srt protocol support and friendly firewall traversal .\nthe live stream is powered by the nokia ozo vr camera and haivision ' s kb 4k hevc / h . 264 encoder , and the digital production is managed by thinkingbox , a leading global creative and digital production studio . trusted for the highest quality immersive 360 vr internet streaming experiences , haivision\u2019s kb 4k encoder features hevc to deliver the highest resolution video to global internet audiences .\n\u201cthere is increasing demand in enterprise environments for highly scalable and secure streaming media applications , media management , and delivery to all devices , \u201d said chance mason , haivision\u2019s evp of global commercial sales . \u201chaivision\u2019s goal is to offer complete solutions to help these companies work better with video , and our partnership with the team from avcom leverages their expertise in bringing these solutions to the market . \u201d\nthe live stream is powered by the nokia ozo vr camera and haivision ' s kb 4k hevc / h . 264 encoder , and the digital production is managed by thinkingbox , a leading global creative and digital production studio . trusted for the highest quality immersive 360 vr internet streaming experiences , haivision ' s kb 4k encoder features hevc to deliver the highest resolution video to global internet audiences .\nrecognized as one of the most influential companies in video by streaming media and one of the fastest growing companies by deloitte\u2019s technology fast 500 , organizations big and small rely on haivision solutions to deliver video .\nhaivision media platform helps you organize , manage and share secure , high quality live and on - demand video to every employee , on any screen \u2013 desktops , monitors and mobile devices \u2013 anywhere . urltoken\n\u201chaivision has been focused on the medical segment since our early work with remote surgery ( telesurgery ) more than five years ago , \u201d said peter maag , haivision\u2019s senior vice president . \u201cnow , network video is being specified within every major medical project and operating room build - out . the appointment of tom to vice president , medical markets is indicative of our commitment to and continued investment in this sector . \u201d\nfor always - on broadcast applications such as remote monitoring and affiliate distribution , the haivision media gateway is available as an appliance or as a perpetual vm or cloud license with no recurring user or bandwidth charges .\nhaivision released three new product technologies in 2011 that are expected to contribute significantly to the company\u2019s continued growth . the viper\u2122 multichannel hd video recording and streaming appliance is positioned toward opportunities in both the medical and education markets . the kraken real - time transcoding appliance is extending the well - established position of haivision\u2019s piranha\u2122 and makito air\u2122 encoding products within the military intelligence , reconnaissance , and surveillance ( isr ) markets . finally , haivision launched hyperstream\u2122 , an internet media cloud transcoding service based on kulabyte software transcoding . hyperstream enables over - the - top ( ott ) media delivery within the broadcast , sports , entertainment , and faith markets .\nheidi michel , an engineer specializing in media technology , is responsible for haivision sales throughout germany , austria , and the german - speaking region of switzerland . she graduated from the ilmenau university of technology and has completed vocational training at the esteemed fraunhofer institute for digital media technology . she will join justus rogmann , who also comes from the ilmenau university of technology , where he spent 10 years working with the electronic media science foundation while completing his bachelor of technology degree . he is the newest member of haivision\u2019s systems engineering team , which supports all haivision clients throughout the emea region . both michel and rogmann are based in erfurt , germany .\nhaivision is based in montreal and chicago , serving global markets via channel partners , systems integrators , and oem partners . haivision was the first company to develop advanced , high performance , and low latency h . 264 codec technology . since early 2009 , we have been shipping our 4th generation h . 264 implementation supporting high definition up to 1080p60 . today , we are viewed as the undisputed leader in performance ip video delivery .\nhaivision\u2019s products are unique in providing a secure end - to - end ip video solution . incorporating aes encryption , haivision\u2019s makito is the lowest - latency h . 264 hd encoder and supports up to 1080p60 resolution over dvi or hd - sdi inputs . haivision\u2019s video furnace ip video distribution systems deliver the encrypted video to instream players . based on unique client / server technology and supporting conditional access , administrators can control and report exact details on who saw what and when , satisfying the fundamental requirement for hipaa compliance . it departments are also very attracted to the instream technology as it runs on all platforms and requires absolutely no installation on client pcs .\nour story : haivision is based in montreal and chicago , serving global markets via channel partners , systems integrators , and oem partners . haivision was the first company to develop advanced , high performance , and low latency h . 264 codec technology . since early 2009 , we have been shipping our 4th generation h . 264 implementation supporting high definition up to 1080p60 . today , we are viewed as the undisputed leader in performance ip video delivery .\navailable as a hardware appliance , virtual machine or in the cloud on microsoft azure and aws marketplace , the haivision media gateway helps broadcasters with live contribution , backhaul , remote monitoring , remote interviews , and live video distribution .\nin the live video workflow , the 8 cameras of the nokia ozo are aggregated by ozo live video processing software and delivered to the haivision kb 4k encoder as 4096 \u00d7 2160 resolution stereoscopic ( 3d ) video . the haivision 4k encoder encodes the video and streams directly to youtube live . viewers can enjoy an engaging red carpet experience as if they were standing right in the action by watching on youtube\u2019s html5 video player which supports 3d vr 360 playback .\nleveraging srt , the haivision media gateway is ideal for transporting high - quality , low latency and secure live video across public and private networks , and offers significant operational flexibility and cost savings compared to satellite or custom network infrastructures .\nmontreal and chicago \u2014 jan . 28 , 2013 \u2014 haivision , a global leader in advanced video networking and ip video distribution solutions , has named teltec gmbh , based in wiesbaden , germany , as its newest reseller . teltec is a reseller of an extensive line of video - related equipment and systems for professional film and television production , postproduction , and broadcast . the partnership with teltec expands haivision\u2019s footprint in europe and reinforces its presence in the german market .\nin the live video workflow , the 8 cameras of the nokia ozo are aggregated by ozo live video processing software and delivered to the haivision kb 4k encoder as 4096 \u00d7 2160 resolution stereoscopic ( 3d ) video . the haivision 4k encoder encodes the video and streams directly to youtube live . viewers can enjoy an engaging red carpet experience as if they were standing right in the action by watching on youtube ' s html5 video player which supports 3d vr 360 playback .\ninternet quality can be unreliable . your video delivery should not be . haivision ensures your video can be delivered in high - quality , adaptive bitrate streams to ensure the best possible experience for your viewers , no matter where they are .\nhaivision products , including makito\u2122 , kulabyte\u2122 , viper\u2122 , and torpedo\u2122 , complete the product portfolio of teltec gmbh and enable teltec to provide its customers with solutions for all requirements and environments , including mobile live events or fixed enterprise applications .\nhaivision was formed in 2004 from private investment and has grown at over a 50 percent compound annual growth rate over the last five years , including three previous acquisitions . prior to this acquisition , the company had four main products ; hardware encoders and codecs , intelligent digital signage , intelligent ip video , and players , decoders and stbs . haivision sold primarily into the enterprise , medical , military , educational , house of worship , church , sports and entertainment and oem markets .\n\u201cover the past year , haivision\u2019s presence in apac has grown significantly with the opening of our new chinese office based in shanghai , increasing demand for enterprise video and streaming solutions , and new customers , \u201d says mirko wicha , president and chief executive officer at haivision . \u201cby leveraging alibaba cloud\u2019s powerful cloud computing technology and extensive business coverage , we expect to further grow our business in apac and other markets , and give our customers efficient , flexible and scalable video workflows . \u201d\none slide shown during the press briefing illustrated the synergies provided by the acquisitions . as you can see below , the acquired technologies enable haivision to provide a comprehensive range of encoding , management , and distribution services to their enterprise and broadcast customers .\nwe\u2019re proud to work with thousands of government , enterprise and broadcast customers across the world . customers like allstate insurance , bp , citi , hearst , the department of homeland security , nbc and the nfl rely on haivision video solutions every day .\nmontreal and chicago \u2014 feb . 15 , 2012 \u2014 haivision today announced results for its fiscal year 2011 . the company has achieved another year of significant revenue growth with a 47 percent increase over fiscal year 2010 , contributing to a 50 - percent cagr over the past six years . haivision technology is focused on intelligent media pipelines that incorporate video , graphics , and metadata to help customers to build , manage , and distribute its media content to users throughout an organization or across the internet .\n\u201cwith the acquisition of the kulabyte\u2122 technology , haivision\u2019s expertise and commitment to internet streaming is strengthened by enabling ott capabilities across our product line , \u201d said mirko wicha , president and ceo of haivision network video . \u201cwe are giving our installed base over - the - top capabilities through a series of product upgrades , while enabling cloud transcoding and cdn connectivity with the launch of hyperstream internet media services . this is certainly the largest single increase in internet video capabilities the streaming media industry has ever seen . \u201d\nan open source effort lead by haivision and wowza , the srt alliance supports the adoption and collaborative development of srt \u2013 a video protocol that provides a secure and reliable solution for low latency video transport . to learn more , visit : urltoken . show less\nnokia selected haivision as an ecosystem collaborator for ozo live due to its trusted and proven kb 4k encoder , which combines the highest h . 264 / hevc 4k streaming quality , quick installation and easy configuration at the most affordable price point in the market .\nfor occasional or scheduled usage such as events , remote broadcasts , and live interviews , the haivision media gateway is available as a pay - as - you - go service on aws marketplace and as a byol ( bring your own license ) on microsoft azure .\nhaivision delivers high quality , low latency and reliability throughout the entire ip video lifecycle \u2013 from the contribution of video to the recording and management of media assets , through to the publication and distribution of video content to your audiences , regardless of location or device .\nsupported by the company\u2019s strong fiscal performance , haivision has been able to successfully acquire and integrate four software companies in just over two years \u2014 video furnace , coolsign\u2122 , kulabyte\u2122 , and montivision imaging technologies \u2014 each with strong complementary technology and unique market positions . the acquisitions have significantly contributed to haivision\u2019s end - to - end proposition within the ip media delivery market , supporting the company\u2019s leading position in high - performance h . 264 video encoding with enterprise ip video management , digital signage , and internet media encoding and transcoding .\nhaivision , the leading provider of end - to - end h . 264 ip video solutions , today announces that it has acquired the assets of cs software holdings , llc , including the coolsign product technology . coolsign , a veteran player in the digital signage market ( established 1998 ) , provides comprehensive software solutions for mission critical enterprise - ready signage deployments . with coolsign , haivision can deliver solutions that combine intelligent video with graphics and data easily and securely to any desktop , display , digital frame , and mobile device .\n\u201cit became obvious that haivision and coolsign had a perfectly aligned vision , \u201d said lou giacalone , jr . , coolsign founder . \u201cwith our substantial combined technical resources and deep industry expertise under one roof , we can deliver truly disruptive capabilities to the market . \u201d\nevaluation based on completeness of vision and ability to execute montreal , canada \u2013 december 13 , 2016 \u2013 haivision , a market leader in enterprise video and streaming solutions , today announced that the company has significantly improved its position in gartner\u2019s 2016 magic [ . . . ]\nhaivision\u2019s family of kb internet media encoders and transcoders provides multiple options for live event streaming , helping deliver the highest quality live video to global internet audiences . kb encoders / transcoders are available as small form factor portable appliances , on - premise servers or 4k appliances .\nhaivision , a market leader in enterprise video and streaming solutions , today announced that it is helping power the 360 - degree virtual reality ( vr ) 4k live stream for the cma awards mary kay fashion cam \u2013 the first live vr experience from the cma awards red carpet .\nhaivision announced that both its makito encoder and hyperstream live streaming solution were selected as streaming media magazine 2012 readers\u2019 choice award winners . makito received top honors in the live hardware encoder category , while hyperstream live was selected as best multi - screen / ott solution for content publishers .\nmontreal and chicago \u2014 aug . 23 , 2011 \u2014 haivision network video today announced that its furnace\u2122 iptv system is enabling video management and distribution over ip for the u . s . army training and doctrine command ( tradoc ) headquarters . furnace provides the infrastructure [ . . . ]\nwith the new technologies , haivision officials explained that the company can now offer a end - to - end solution that includes hardware , software , and cloud - based encoding ; secure live and on - demand distribution and stream management within the enterprise ; with rtmp , rtsp , http and hls - based external distribution over the internet . to leverage this opportunity , haivision will form a new internet media division led by chafye nemri as executive vice president , with former kulabyte ceo peter forman serving as vice president of internet media , responsible for developing the division ' s cloud services .\ndubai - based digital communication solutions company mxn continues to lead middle east market with coolsign technology montreal , chicago , and dubai \u2014 jan . 26 , 2011 \u2014 haivision , the leading provider of the most advanced video networking , digital signage , and ip video distribution solutions , [ . . . ]\nin 2010 , haivision acquired coolsign , a favored solution in the digital signage and digital out of home sectors . coolsign was originally founded in 1998 with its research and development located in haivision\u00b4s portland , oregon office . coolsign is a performance software - only solution that takes advantage of industry standard signage player technology and is an easily learned , easily used system that lets clients effectively display , distribute , and control digital media on networked digital displays from a central location . coolsign\u00b4s digital signage solutions allow companies to create , manage and deliver powerful , dynamic content across an entire organization , no matter the size .\n\u201cthis year we\u2019ve made significant advancements to our full range of internet streaming solutions , with a focus on simplifying the broadcasting of extremely high quality abr video over the internet , \u201d said peter maag , chief marketing officer at haivision . \u201cthe end result is that our solutions provide highly streamlined processes for the delivery of rich media experiences to any platform . it is extremely gratifying that our efforts have been recognized not only by the readers of streaming media magazine , but also by the magazine\u2019s panel of streaming media experts when haivision was recently named one of the top 100 companies that matter the most in online video . \u201d\n\u201cvirtual reality has captured the minds of brands , marketers , and entertainers globally with the goal of creating immersive and interactive experiences , \u201d said peter maag , chief marketing officer at haivision . \u201cwe\u2019re looking forward to working closely with the nokia ozo team to bring high quality , live streaming experiences to audiences online . \u201d\nmore and more organizations understand the value of video in the enterprise . with solutions for delivering ceo all hands addresses and town hall meetings to live and on - demand video for training and corporate communications , the haivision media platform delivers secure and scalable enterprise video across your organization , at any location , on any screen .\nmontreal and chicago \u2014 june 11 , 2012 \u2014 haivision today announced coolsign\u2122 5 . 0 , the latest version of its digital signage system . coolsign 5 . 0 brings together digital signage with ip video , allowing clients to deliver combined rich media and live broadcasts across campuses and to remote signage players and mobile devices globally .\nit all starts with passion . you have to love what you do to create greatness . at haivision , you get to work with a passionate , smart , energetic and fun group of people who bond by creating great ideas , nurturing a strong team spirit and bringing sense of humour to it all to get through the day .\n\u201cnokia ozo is committed to creating an extensive vr technology production ecosystem that provides compatibility , performance , and optimization for every element in the vr workflow , \u201d said tarif sayed , head of vr technologies at nokia ozo . \u201chaivision\u2019s kb 4k encoder is an important enabler for the ozo ecosystem in delivering high - powered , large - scale live virtual reality events . \u201d\nmontreal , canada , nov 02 , 2016 ( prweb . com via comtex ) - - haivision , a market leader in enterprise video and streaming solutions , today announced that it is helping power the 360 - degree virtual reality ( vr ) 4k live stream for the cma awards mary kay fashion cam - the first live vr experience from the cma awards red carpet .\ntom pfeuffer brings to haivision extensive experience within the medical industry . recently , he was the medical market sales director for rivulet communications , a company delivering performance network technology to hospitals . previously , pfeuffer held a sales leadership position with ge healthcare surgery , managing both direct and channel sales teams . he received his bachelor of science in business administration at robert morris university in pittsburgh , pa .\nmontreal and chicago \u2014 april 17 , 2012 \u2014 haivision today announced that it is empowering its latest products with over - the - top ( ott ) streaming capabilities as well as adding a \u201csingle - click connect\u201d feature to its hyperstream\u2122 cloud - transcoding and cdn connectivity service . hyperstream unifies , simplifies , and automates cloud - based transcoding on amazon ec2\u2122 with connectivity to the akamai hd network for global content delivery .\n\u201cthe emea team has expanded considerably this year , and combined with our dubai office opening in 2010 , this growth represents a substantial sales and support investment for the emea region , \u201d said richard brice , vice president emea , at haivision . \u201cgiven peter\u2019s leadership skills and experience working with customers across emea markets and the increasing sales and technical resources afforded by heidi and justus , we\u2019re well positioned to continue our dramatic growth internationally . \u201d\nmontreal and chicago \u2014 march 30 , 2011 \u2014 haivision network video , leading provider of the most advanced video networking , digital signage , and ip video distribution solutions , today announced three key appointments that significantly expand the company\u2019s european sales and engineering presence . peter gambirasio has been appointed the company\u2019s sales director for benelux , southern europe , and the nordic region . new hires heidi michel and justus rogmann will both serve as sales engineers for emea markets ."]}
{"id": 55392, "summary": [{"text": "pilot corporation ( or simply pilot ) is a petroleum corporation in knoxville , tennessee , united states .", "topic": 1}, {"text": "pilot operates the pilot food mart convenience stores in tennessee .", "topic": 7}, {"text": "along with fj management and cvc capital partners , pilot is joint-owner of pilot flying j , the largest truck stop chain in the united states . ", "topic": 7}], "title": "pilot corporation", "paragraphs": ["pilot purchases cvc capital partners ' investment in pilot flying j . pilot ' s convenience store operations continue to be fully owned by pilot corporation .\npilot corporation joins with marathon ashland petroleum llc on sept . 1 to form pilot travel centers llcand operates 232 travel centers .\npilot corporation of america prides itself on being a leading manufacturer and marketer of quality writing instruments in the united states .\nafter working at pilot stores throughout high school and college since 1973 , bill haslam joins pilot corporation and its board of directors following his graduation from emory university .\npilot corporation has received 3 . 68 out of 5 stars based on 7 customer reviews and a bbb rating of a + .\npilot pen corporation of america is the u . s . subsidiary of pilot corporation , japan ' s oldest and largest writing instrument manufacturer . in addition to its headquarters in trumbull , connecticut , pilot pen maintains an assembly and distribution facility in jacksonville , florida , and a distribution operation in guadalajara , mexico .\npilot teams with speedway superamerica llc to create the joint venture pilot travel centers llc .\npilot travel centers buys out marathon petroleum ' s interest and adds cvc capital partners , a european private equity firm , as a partner in the business . pilot corporation retains 52 . 5 percent ownership of pilot travel centers .\nafter working at pilot stores throughout high school and college since 1969 , jimmy haslam joins pilot corporation , and then in december marries dee bagwell haslam who later becomes a partner in the business .\ncopyright wsmv 2013 ( meredith corporation ) . all rights reserved . the associated press contributed to this report .\npilot flying j acquires western petroleum and the majority ownership of maxum petroleum to form pilot logistics services .\nin february , pilot announced jimmy haslam was returning as pilot ceo and compton would become a consultant .\nnow this same culture of corruption is invading state government at the highest level . pilot corporation may not admit guilt for price gouging these refugees , but they don\u2019t deny it either .\non monday , it was announced that haslam would return to pilot flying j , which he called his\nfirst love .\nhis father , jim , founded pilot flying j , which was originally known as pilot corporation in 1958 . pilot flying j is a chain of truck stops in the united states and canada based out of knoxville , tenn .\nprincipal subsidiaries : alexander hamilton life insurance company of america ; jefferson - pilot communications company ; jefferson - pilot financial insurance company ; jefferson - pilot lifeamerica insurance company ; jefferson - pilot life insurance company ; jp investment management company .\nnascar confirmed that dr . bruce kennedy , a daytona beach plastic surgeon and husband of international speedway corporation president lesa france kennedy , and nascar aviation pilot michael klemm were among the dead .\nthe tennessee attorney general sued pilot corporation and its subsidiary , pilot travel centers , to force the company to stop raising gas prices and restricting its supply during that crisis . the court later ordered the company to repay every customer who was overcharged at its gas stations and fined pilot thousands of dollars for its illegal behavior against tennessee motorists .\nken parent is named president of pilot flying j , and whitney haslam johnson joins the pilot flying j ' s board of directors .\njimmy haslam is named chief executive officer of pilot corporation . by now pilot has grown to 146 total locations , including 96 travel centers and 50 convenience stores in 36 states with 139 operated restaurants , employing more than 5 , 000 people and selling 1 . 2 billion gallons of fuel a year .\nafter claiming he was a founder in building pilot oil company to its present form , and even claiming he was president of pilot oil , he still refuses to come clean with tennesseans about his finances that involve pilot .\npilot gives $ 2 million to renovate the west side ymca in knoxville , which will be renamed the pilot family ymca upon completion in fall 2018 .\nnascar confirmed on its web site that both people on board the cessna 310 that crashed were killed : the pilot , dr . bruce kennedy , a daytona beach plastic surgeon and husband of lesa france kennedy , a nascar board member and president of the international speedway corporation ; and michael klemm , a pilot for nascar .\nall the kids worked in pilot stations as the corporation was on the come . haslam and his brother pumped gas . during family vacations the boys rode in the back seat and were quizzed on the competition ' s gas prices as the open road unfurled .\npilot reaches 177 stores , selling over 1 . 6 billion gallons of fuel .\npilot grows to 101 stores with annual fuel sales of about 117 million gallons .\npilot reaches 35 store locations , selling more than 25 million gallons of fuel .\nhazelwood was supervised directly by pilot - flying j ceo james \u201cjimmy\u201d haslam iii .\nsteve tisch is a film producer and inherited his part - ownership of the giants from his father , bob tisch , a former postmaster general and co - owner of the loews corporation .\npilot flying j partners with mr . fuel to add eight stores to the network .\npilot has 164 stores , selling more than 1 . 4 billion gallons of fuel .\npilot ' s first major acquisition of pro stop adds 11 locations to the network .\npilot grows to 21 store locations , selling more than 11 million gallons of fuel .\njefferson - pilot corporation is a major u . s . provider of life insurance , annuities , pension plans , and mutual funds for individuals and groups . the company also sells commercial casualty and title insurance and invests in various broadcasting ventures . active primarily in the southern and southwestern united states , jefferson - pilot possesses a rich history characterized by shrewd , conservative growth .\nin 1938 namiki manufacturing changed its name to pilot pen co . , ltd . with the advent of world war ii , business was disrupted and the dunhill relationship came to an end . after the war pilot pen rebuilt its business , resumed producing decorative lacquer pens , and in 1961 added a mass - market line with the production of ballpoint pens . the company launched a subsidiary in brazil in 1953 and opened in an office in europe in 1967 that several years later became the pilot pen europe gmbh . pilot pen corporation of america was established in 1972 .\npilot flying j launches a $ 49 million project to remodel and upgrade travel center showers .\nnew cleveland browns owner bio : james a . haslam iii , ceo , pilot flying j\npilot also announced that jimmy haslam will hold a press conference at 2 : 30 pm .\nslowly the company grew , and haslam added more tiny gas stations here and there throughout the southeast . in 1965 , pilot corporation was bringing in some $ 2 million per year . casting its acquisitive eye out , marathon oil co . - - a fuels giant that began life in 1887 as the ohio oil company - - purchased 50 percent of pilot corporation . marathon was focusing , according to its company goals , on being\nan aggressive , innovative company , constantly seeking improvement , building upon the competitive strengths of our integrated operations , to take advantage of worldwide business opportunities .\nmarathon thus loaned its tiny new business interest some $ 4 million , which was earmarked to build new pilot gas station locations .\non july 1 , pilot travel centers llc merges with flying j inc . to form pilot flying j . this historic event marks the merger of two of the best - known brands in the travel center industry . combining pilot travel centers ' over 335 locations and flying j ' s over 215 locations , newly formed pilot flying j ' s network includes more than 550 travel centers .\npilot reaches 150 stores and ranks 99th on forbes list of the 500 largest privately held companies .\npilot buys out marathon oil ' s one - half interest to expand into a nationwide network .\nthe timeline for the federal investigation into the pilot / flying j company . may 2011a whistleblower at pilot goes to the fbi , saying that another company employee has confided in him that the company\npilot corporation , which haslam co - owns with family members , was forced to pay fines and penalties for its actions against consumers when it violated the tennessee consumer protection act by overcharging for gasoline at prices up to $ 4 . 99 a gallon over a three - day period following hurricane ike in late 2008 .\npilot offers many exciting styles for you to choose from . it ' s time to select yours .\npilot flying j partners with national brand bass pro shops to sell products at a select travel center .\npilot flying j ' s first national tv commercial debuts on abc / espn . watch it here !\npilot travel centers is the 17th largest u . s . franchisee with 278 nationally recognized fast food restaurants , and with 151 locations , pilot travel centers is the world ' s third largest subway franchisee .\nnew cleveland browns owner : james a . haslam iii , pilot - cleveland 19 news cleveland , oh\ndavid stonecipher of atlanta took office as president of jefferson - pilot in april 1993 . stonecipher called for the company to double its life insurance sales and return to its roots of selling insurance . in a series of mergers , jefferson - pilot acquired kentucky central life insurance company , alexander hamilton life insurance company , chubb life insurance company , and guarantee life insurance company . by 1995 it was the second - fastest - growing insurance company and the fifteenth - largest life insurer in the united states . in january 1998 the company adopted jefferson - pilot financial as its brand name to reflect its position as a\nnational company with financial savvy .\nby 2002 jefferson - pilot had 3 , 770 employees , and its companies had more than $ 210 billion of life insurance in force . one of its best - known subsidiaries , jefferson - pilot communications company , in 2004 owned 3 television stations and 18 radio stations in the southeast . jefferson - pilot corporation underwent a merger with lincoln national corporation in april 2006 , with the new company operating under the name lincoln financial group .\npilot flying j truck care launches roadside assistance and on - site repair and maintenance services for professional drivers .\npilot flying j is the 10th largest u . s . franchisee with 279 nationally recognized fast food restaurants .\nwhy not pay the pilot / flying drivers what their worth , or perhaps let the teamster negotiate that .\nnew cleveland browns owner : james a . haslam iii , pilot - hawaii news now - kgmb and khnl\nwhen western told pilot about the shortfall , freeman offered to cut the business a check . instead , western asked pilot to buy a plane , for which western owed $ 1 million , according to the affidavit .\ncornish watched the ceo take his father ' s filling station and convenience store business and reinvent it through mergers , ingenuity and pluck . the corporation boasts more than 600 retail sites in north america , all seemingly within driving distance of knoxville .\nconcord , north carolina ( january 8 , 2018 ) \u2013 veteran driver michael self , with returning sponsorship from sinclair oil corporation , has officially announced a partnership with long - time arca racing series presented by menards fixture , venturini . . .\nthe terms of this agreement , including the significant monetary penalty and the very serious consequences if pilot fails to comply , demonstrate quite clearly that no corporation , no matter how big , influential or wealthy , is above the law ,\nbill killian , u . s . attorney for the eastern district of tennessee , said in a news release .\noperating 253 individual locations , pilot travel centers is named the no . 13 largest restaurant franchisee in the country by restaurant finance monitor . with 135 locations , pilot travel centers becomes the world ' s largest subway franchisee .\nalso during 1988 , some 33 years after marathon oil co . gave pilot corporation its much needed infusion of cash , the latter company bought out its larger partner ' s interest . it would not be the end of the relationship between the two companies , however . ten years later , in 1998 , a merger between marathon oil and ashland oil divisions created marathon ashland petroleum llc , which would play a large part in pilot ' s life in the 21st century .\ncompleting its investment started in fall 2010 , bdt capital partners buys into pilot flying j as an investment partner .\nafter partnering with louis dreyfus in 1992 and expanding rapidly in the travel center business , pilot acquires dreyfus ownership .\npilot buys lonas oil co . in knoxville and converts almost all that company ' s locations to convenience stores .\nex - pilot flying j pres . mark hazelwood leaves federal court after entering not guilty plea urltoken ijt2uxglr2 https urltoken\njames a . haslam iii , a knoxville native , joined pilot corporation in 1976 , a company his father , james a . haslam ii founded in 1958 . during haslam ' s career , pilot travel centers has grown its annual gallon sales from approximately 125 million to 8 billion . in addition , the company has grown its network from 7 states in the southeast to 43 states in the us and 6 canadian provinces with over 600 travel centers and travel plazas . today , pilot flying j is one of the top privately held companies in the united states and employs more than 21 , 000 people .\nour mission at pilot flying j is connecting people and places with comfort , care and a smile at every stop .\nin one recording that took place oct . 25 , 2012 , freeman detailed an incident in which he said pilot bought a $ 1 million airplane from nashville - based western express after the trucking firm discovered that pilot owed it money .\nroot ' s affidavit accused several pilot flying j sales people of fleecing unsophisticated trucking companies through a companywide rebate program .\npilot flying j ranked # 12 in 2010 . industry : convenience stores & gas stations ( travel centers , fuel retailer )\npilot travel centers is named the no . 30 largest retailer in the u . s . by the national retail federation .\npilot buys lonas oil co . in knoxville , tennessee , converting most of that company ' s locations to convenience stores .\nin 2009 , pilot settled a price gouging lawsuit brought by the tennessee attorney general and paid fines in georgia and kentucky .\nin 2015 , the company , whose official name is pilot travel centers llc , recorded revenues of almost $ 31 billion .\njimmy haslam , ceo of pilot flying j , speaking during a press conference in april at the company headquarters in knoxville , tenn . pilot flying j has agreed to a revised settlement with trucking companies cheated out of rebates between 2005 and 2013 .\nhawaii news now - kgmb and khnlnew cleveland browns owner bio : james a . haslam iii , ceo , pilot flying j\nthe plane was traveling from daytona beach to lakeland when the pilot declared smoke in the cockpit . the pilot was attempting to land at the orlando sanford international airport when the plane crashed about a mile or two north of the airport , bergen said .\nmichael annett runs for nascar rookie of the year honors in the no . 15 toyota camry with sponsorship from pilot travel centers .\nwith 100 convenience stores and total annual sales of $ 175 million , pilot opens its 1st travel center in corbin , kentucky .\nwith 100 convenience stores and total annual sales of $ 175 million , pilot opens its first travel center in corbin , kentucky .\nsince being elected governor , haslam has also kept his pilot holdings outside of a blind trust he has created for other investments .\nsince last year , 10 pilot employees have pleaded guilty to mail and wire fraud charges arising from the long - running scheme .\n\u201cthe terms of this agreement , including the significant monetary penalty and the very serious consequences if pilot fails to comply , demonstrate quite clearly that no corporation , no matter how big , influential , or wealthy , is above the law . in addition , the company ' s agreement to fully cooperate with the united states , including its obligation to identify its employees ' criminal conduct , will assist the ongoing federal investigation .\nms . kennedy had been involved in the international speedway corporation\u2019s failed effort to gain approval to construct a racetrack on staten island , which was abandoned earlier this year . last week , ms . kennedy played host to former mayor rudolph w . giuliani of new york before the pepsi 400 .\nthe company also has been sued more than 30 times in state and federal courts , and the company has paid out $ 85 million in settlements to trucking companies . the company also agreed to pay the u . s . justice department $ 92 million to avoid charges against the corporation .\nhow he got rich : jimmy haslam is the ceo of the pilot flying j truck stop company , a nationwide chain founded by his father . pilot flying j is the largest such company in the country and sells more over - the - road diesel fuel than anyone else . haslam and pilot flying j are currently under federal investigation for allegedly scheming customers and shortchanging them on fuel rebates .\npilot flying j gives free gas to nearly 1 , 600 veterans , active soldiers and their families for operation tank full of love .\npilot travel centers is named a finalist for a corporate citizenship awardby the u . s . chamber of commerce business civic leadership center .\n\u201cit\u2019s definitely going to cripple us financially , \u201d said warren larson , a helicopter pilot himself , who was stunned at the cost .\njeff cornish , a chief financial officer at pilot flying j for 14 years , recalls haslam ' s drive surfacing at company picnics .\nsince being elected governor , bill haslam has also kept his pilot holdings outside of a blind trust he has created for other investments .\ngraphic of organizational chart for pilot flying j , showing which top employees have been indicted or pleaded guilty in a rebate scheme . wbir\npilot flying j to pay $ 92 million , avoid prosecution washington \u2014 the national travel center chain pilot flying j has reached an agreement with the federal government that will mean the company won ' t be prosecuted on fraud charges . check out this story on urltoken urltoken\n\u201dthe agreement ensures that pilot ' s extensive remediation efforts will continue until all trucking company victims have received full restitution and until pilot has demonstrated to the united states that it has implemented sufficient internal controls to prevent this kind of fraudulent conduct from ever occurring again . \u201c\nthe history of pilot corporation begins with the story of james a . haslam ii , an athlete who played starting tackle for the university of tennessee football team . after he graduated in 1952 , haslam joined the u . s . army and served a tour of duty in the korean war . upon his return , he began looking for a job . he began working for fleet oil co . , an independent enterprise based in lafollette , tennessee .\npilot flying j and marathon petroleum speedway form partnership in the southeast , adding 41 former wilco hess stores to the company ' s network .\npilot travel centers rolls out installation of 100 diesel exhaust fluid ( def ) locations and makes commitment to offer def at all travel centers .\nmarathon oil co . buys half of the $ 2 million - a - year pilot and loans $ 4 million to build new locations .\ngreensboro , n . c . : jefferson - pilot corp . , 1982 .\ngreensboro ' s home to major insurance companies ,\naugust 12 , 1992 , bus . sec . still , john t . ,\njefferson - pilot and parsons group settle litigation ,\nmathis , karen brune ,\npilot making its mark ,\nflorida times union , september 18 , 1996 , p . b - 4\ni wouldn\u2019t jump to cooking the books . it\u2019s common knowledge that that pilot is used for prostitution . i\u2019m thinking more like money laundering .\njames a . haslam ii , founded pilot in 1958 but has since retired . his son , jimmy , is now president and ceo .\nwhile the alleged scheme has cast a bad light on pilot , the company and the haslam family maintain solid reputations as generous community donors .\nin may 2015 , pilot gave $ 2 . 5 million to fund a new neonatal intensive care unit at the fort sanders area hospital .\nthe charges said the accused attempted to lull the trucking companies into believing\nthat pilot was honestly and accurately applying ' ' the rebates .\nyes . ten pilot flying j employees have pleaded guilty , and this whole thing started when a regional sales manager agreed to cooperate with the feds and \u201crecord conversations with colleagues . \u201d as far as i know , though , v . stiviano doesn\u2019t work at pilot flying j .\njefferson - pilot ' s business strategy is to achieve nationwide growth through aggressive market penetration , partnering with independent agents , and effective consolidation of acquisitions . from a base as a strong regional life insurer , jefferson - pilot has grown into a major national presence in personal financial services .\nprincipal competitors : 7 - eleven , inc . ; chevrontexaco ; exxon mobil corporation ; ffp marketing ; flying j inc . ; love ' s country stores ; motiva enterprises ; petro stopping centers ; rip griffin truck service center ; royal dutch / shell group ; stuckey ' s , inc . ; travelcenters of america .\nwith over 650 pilot and flying j locations , we ' re bound to be near where you are , and where you ' re going .\npilot flying j donates to construction of east tennessee children ' s hospital west tower , adding new patient rooms , emergency department and specialty clinic .\npilot has grown to more than 50 stores , with annual sales of $ 30 million , mostly in gasoline , motor oil , and cigarettes .\njimmy haslam said tuesday he believes a small number of truck companies or individuals believe they were short - changed rebates owed to them by pilot .\nhaslam also serves on the boards of innovation valley inc . , the national association of truckstop operators , first horizon corporation , and anderson media corporation . in 2006 , he served as tennessee statewide campaign chair for the now united states senator bob corker . haslam was also the 2010 tennessee statewide campaign chair for now governor bill haslam . in 2010 , he was named a recipient of the ernst & young entrepreneur of the year award for the southeast region . in october 2011 , haslam was recognized as a\nsignificant sig\nby the sigma chi foundation . he also received the university of tennessee college of business administration ' s distinguished alumni award .\npilot flying j donates to expansion project for east tennessee children ' s hospital , for which dee haslam serves as chair of the board of directors .\nthe chairman of pilot flying j remains vibrant and engaged , a entrepreneur who makes weekly trips to their suburban knoxville truck stop to chat up employees .\nthe plane was traveling from daytona beach to lakeland when the pilot declared smoke in the cockpit , the authorities said . the pilot was attempting a landing at the orlando sanford international airport when it crashed just north of there , a federal aviation administration spokeswoman , kathleen bergen , told the orlando sentinel .\nms . kennedy\u2019s international speedway corporation , the sister company of nascar , owns and operates 13 racetracks across the country including daytona international speedway and watkins glen in new york . ms . kennedy also serves as vice president and assistant treasurer of nascar . ms . kennedy resides in daytona beach , fla . , and has a son , benjamin .\nin june 2010 pilot travel centers merged with flying j to create a new company , pilot flying j . this new company operates over 550 travel centers across north america . located along interstates , the travel centers cater to both professional drivers and motorists selling gas , diesel , convenience store goods and fast food .\nthe nation ' s largest supplier of diesel fuel for over - the - road trucks , pilot is the 25th largest restaurant franchise in the united states .\ndawkins , pam ,\nnew haven , conn . , tennis tournament raised pilot pen ' s profile ,\nconnecticut post , august 16 , 2001 .\nthe company also is building a compliance office that haslam said would\nensure that this type of activity never happens again at pilot flying j . ' '\nthe rebate program , records show , worked like this : trucking companies obtained discounts based on the number of gallons of diesel fuel purchased at pilot flying j . each month , pilot flying j would send a rebate check to the trucking company . the fraud involved withholding rebates to which the businesses were entitled .\nover the next decade , sales steadily climbed as pilot pen continued to pursue a lighthearted approach to its advertising . in the 1980s the company enjoyed a successful relationship with comedian rodney dangerfield , the perennially downtrodden man unable to gain respect from the world . the running gag in the two - year radio and print campaign was that people , such as a bank teller , would borrow his pilot pen and refuse to give it back . pilot pen also found another way to promote its brand : tennis . in 1982 shaw was asked to sponsor a challenger series tennis tournament to be held in new haven , connecticut . called the pilot pen open , the event was backed by the company for ten years . shaw also spent money on a california tournament , the pilot pen classic .\nby 1973 , pilot corporation operated more than 50 stores and was boasting annual sales of $ 30 million , mostly in gasoline , motor oil , and cigarettes . pilot ' s larger partner , marathon , also continued to grow , acquiring cleveland - based\ngastown\nstations in 1971 , oshkosh - based consolidated in 1972 , and springfield , ohio - based bonded in 1975 . it could have turned into a disaster , though . severe gas shortages hammered the united states in the 1970s . with a huge lack of people with an interest in operating dealer - based gas stations , marathon was forced to convert many of them into company - operated\nspeedway\nstores .\nwhether it ' s a friendly smile or caring conversation , being a pilot flying j team member gives you the opportunity to make a difference for our guests .\nin 1984 , pilot started to branch out into the restaurant industry when it opened the first pilot kitchen in one of its travel centers . it was a deli counter , offering sandwiches , salads , and soups .\nit was basically a deli set - up with limited opportunity ,\nsaid james a . haslam iii in a 1998 interview in nation ' s restaurant news .\nwe realized brands were the way to go .\nso , pilot approached dairy queen about the possibility of a partnership . dq liked the idea and , in 1988 , the first pilot travel center - based dairy queen opened in hebron , ohio , and the company ' s in - store restaurant business was off and running . in 1991 , subway opened its first truck stop location in a pilot travel center .\nhazelwood was the highest - ranking former member of pilot flying j charged in the indictment , which was filed in u . s . district court in knoxville .\npilot flying j is named the no . 14 largest privately held company by forbes and ranks no . 20 among u . s . franchisees by franchise times magazine .\nmichael annett joins rusty wallace racing , driving the team ' s no . 62 toyota camry with pilot travel centers sponsoring , and achieves seven top - 10 finishes .\npilot volunteers launches to encourage team members to give back to their communities . today , members have given close to 5 , 000 hours of service through the program .\n- - - - - - ,\npilot pen ceo set to write new chapter ,\nflorida times union , march 23 , 2005 , p . f1 .\nfederal agents raid the pilot flying j headquarters monday , april 15 , 2013 , in knoxville , tenn . fbi and internal revenue service agents on monday locked down the knoxville headquarters of pilot flying j , the truck stop business owned by the family of tennessee gov . bill haslam and his brother , cleveland browns owner jimmy haslam .\nhe argued that releasing his pilot earnings would reveal personal information about the income of family members not running for office , and proprietary information about the privately held company .\njimmy haslam has made a fortune sweating the small stuff . the pilot flying j ceo is detail - oriented . here are a few nuggets about the haslam family .\nfreeman , a university of tennessee graduate who joined pilot in 1994 , called the overall scheme \u201ca game\u201d that he often dubbed \u201cliar\u2019s poker , \u201d according to documents .\nsoles was replaced in 1993 by david a . stonecipher , who came from the life insurance company of georgia . the aggressive stonecipher set about transforming jefferson - pilot from a respected , regionally known company to a nationally recognized insurance power . whereas soles had been extremely conservative , amassing enormous cash reserves , stonecipher proved more of a risk - taker . in 1995 , he initiated a rapid - growth phase by purchasing the insurance in force from kentucky central life and alexander hamilton life . two years later , stonecipher made an even larger buy when he acquired the life insurance division of chubb corporation , which was renamed jefferson - pilot financial life insurance company . altogether , the three acquisitions cost $ 1 . 5 billion .\nalready the nation ' s largest supplier of diesel fuel to over - the - road trucks , pilot ranks as the 25th largest restaurant franchisee in the u . s .\nthe chubb acquisition was important in another way , as well . it enhanced jefferson - pilot ' s already - strong position in the universal life insurance market . chubb had a variable universal life product , which appealed to a more financially upscale market than jefferson - pilot ' s traditional universal policies . by the end of 1998 , jefferson - pilot was the nation ' s third largest provider of universal life insurance policies . variable policies made up one - third of the company ' s total life insurance production .\npilot then brought in john compton , who had been with pepsico inc . for 30 years and its president for less than a year , to replace haslam as ceo .\nwashington \u2014 the national travel center chain pilot flying j has reached an agreement with the federal government that will mean the company won ' t be prosecuted on fraud charges .\nin an interview with the plain dealer in march , hardin said prosecutors have not contacted his client since april 15 , 2013 , when federal agents raided pilot flying j .\npilot flying j launches a $ 50 million renovation project to remodel restrooms across its network with new tile and finishes , low water consumption fixtures , hand dryers and led lighting .\npilot travel centers acquires approximately 50 stores from williams travel centers . located in 15 states , the travel centers bring the company ' s total network to 250 travel centers nationwide .\npilot owns 12 stations in tennessee , kentucky and virginia , selling 5 million gallons of fuel annually . marathon oil co . buys half of the $ 2 - million - a - year pilot and loans $ 4 million to build new locations . the board of directors includes james haslam ii , cynthia haslam , bob campbell and three representatives from marathon .\nkane , courtney ,\npilot pen tries out a campaign that doesn ' t star its president ,\nnew york times , august 21 , 2001 , p . c5 .\nrodengen , jeffrey l . jefferson pilot financial , 1903 - 2003 : a century of excellence . fort lauderdale , fla . : write stuff enterprises , inc . , 2003 .\nan investigation ensued and pilot settled price - gouging allegations in three states , the news sentinel reported , including a $ 100 , 000 fine in kentucky and a $ 20 , 000 fine in georgia . pilot was one of 16 companies that agreed to civil penalties , but the haslams ' involvement made it a political issue in the 2010 gubernatorial race .\nhow they got rich : when he was 15 , glazer inherited his father\u2019s watch business . in the \u201870s , glazer began buying trailer parks and soon developed that real estate venture into first allied corporation , a holding company that owns and rents shopping centers across the country . the company took a huge hit during the recession , and his current wealth is mainly due to his sports franchise ownerships .\npilot flying j partners with celebrity chef and restaurant owner tim love to create new signature menu items for travel centers nationwide to provide more variety and fresh food options for interstate travelers .\nbest coffee on the interstate ! readers of truckers news rank pilot coffee no . 1 , well ahead of mcdonald ' s , dunkin ' donuts and other major travel center chains .\ndavid smith , a spokesman for the governor , said haslam was\naware of the situation in knoxville today\nbut declined to comment further . he referred further questions to pilot .\nduring the 2010 governor ' s race , bill haslam refused to divulge how much money he earned from pilot , the family - founded chain with annual revenues of $ 20 billion .\nin driving from knoxville , a plain dealer reporter stopped at pilot stations in walton , ky . , suburban cincinnati and columbus and attendants at each site said haslam had inspected it .\nthe national travel center chain pilot flying j has struck a deal with federal prosecutors that will spare the company from criminal charges stemming from a scheme to defraud commercial customers of rebates .\npilot flying j , saying the scheme cost it about $ 75 million in legal costs and additional debt that it needed to acquire because of the lost funds through the rebate program .\nfbi and irs agents executed sealed search and seizure warrants monday and tuesday at pilot flying j headquarters in knoxville , tn as part of an investigation into one of the largest family - owned companies in the united states . billionaire jimmy haslam , who runs the company as ceo in addition to owning the cleveland browns , said that pilot flying j is cooperating with the authorities .\nmy father has a paid up life insurance policy from alexander hamilton life insurance company which was acquired by jefferson - pilot . how can i get in touch with them about a beneficiary change ?\nbill worked for two decades in the private sector , including a stint as pilot president , before successfully running for the mayor of knoxville in 2002 despite claims he was an oil company puppet .\npilot employees since at least 2008 crafted a multimillion - dollar scheme to drive up profits , bump off the competition and increase commissions for its sales representatives and executives , according to federal documents .\nnashville \u2014 the national travel center chain pilot flying j has struck a deal with federal prosecutors that will spare the company from criminal charges stemming from a scheme to defraud commercial customers of rebates .\ncleveland browns owner jimmy haslam says nothing will change with his involvement with the team now that he ' s the ceo of pilot flying j , according to nate ulrich of the beacon journal .\nthe former president of browns ' owner jimmy haslam ' s family business , pilot flying j , was indicted on federal charges involving rebate fraud committed against trucking companies . ( the plain dealer )\nthe fbi affidavit said ,\nthe rebate fraud has occurred with the knowledge of pilot ' s current president mark hazelwood and pilot ' s chief executive officer james a . ' jimmy ' haslam iii , due to the fact that the rebate fraud - related activities have been discussed during sales meetings in knoxville , tenn . , in which hazelwood and haslam have been present . ' '\njames a .\njimmy\nhaslam iii joins pilot ' s board at the age of 20 following the passing of his mother , cynthia . he is a senior at the university of tennessee .\nthe company doesn ' t know why fbi officials closed the headquarters but is cooperating with authorities , spokeswoman lauren christ said in a statement . pilot flying j retail operations remain open , she said .\ndavid smith , a spokesman for the governor , said he was\naware of the situation in knoxville today\nbut declined to comment further . he referred any questions for more information to pilot .\nindictments unsealed tuesday come almost three years after dozens of fbi and internal revenue service agents raided pilot\u2019s west knoxville headquarters and several other nearby offices , seizing thousands of documents and copying computer hard drives .\npilot flying j is the largest operator of travel centers in north america with more than 750 locations in 43 states and six canadian provinces . headquartered in knoxville , tennessee , the company employs more than 26 , 000 people . ceo jimmy haslam has embraced technology and moved pilot flying j in new directions , leading the company ' s growth from 1 . 1 billion fuel gallons sold in 1996 to more than 7 billion sold annually today . pilot flying j serves more than 1 . 3 million guests a day and is committed to connecting people and places with comfort , care and a smile at every stop .\non june 19 , pilot flying j partners with trucking moves america forward ( tmaf ) , committing $ 1 . 25 million over the next five years to assist with the growing industry - wide movement .\nbut wait . that doesn\u2019t have anything to do with rebates . nor does it square with motto # 1 : at pilot , motto no . 1 is to do the right thing all the time .\nhis other son , tennessee gov . bill haslam , once served as president of pilot corp , but stepped down more than a decade ago when he kicked off his political career as mayor of knoxville .\nsmyth , whit ,\nthe nrn fifty : the franchisees - - pilot corp . : launch into the restaurant business has sales taking off ,\nnation ' s restaurant news , january 26 , 1998 .\none of tennessee ' s most powerful families , the haslams own 67 % of knoxville - based $ 31 billion ( sales ) pilot flying j and one of the founder ' s sons , bill , is governor of tennessee . james haslam ii founded pilot travel centers in 1958 and merged the company with flying j in 2001 . in 2013 the company was accused of defrauding trucking companies out of promised fuel rebates .\njames a .\njim\nhaslam ii opens 1st pilot on nov . 20 in gate city , virginia , paying $ 6 , 000 for an existing location . gas costs 27 . 9 cents per gallon .\nhe stressed that the company ' s independent investigation of the rebate fraud shows that those companies affected in the fraud were an\nextremely small percentage ' ' of the companies that did business with pilot flying j .\nthe federal affidavit , written by fbi agent robert root , said ,\nthe rebate fraud has occurred with the knowledge of pilot ' s current president mark hazelwood and pilot ' s chief executive officer james a . ' jimmy ' haslam iii , due to the fact that the rebate fraud - related activities have been discussed during sales meetings in knoxville , tenn . , in which hazelwood and haslam have been present . ' '\nthe company steps out on the national stage as title sponsor of the pilot flying j battle at bristol , the largest college football game in history featuring the university of tennessee vs . virginia tech at bristol motor speedway .\njim haslam , the 81 - year - old father of the new browns owner , instilled the attention to detail that helped jimmy haslam build the pilot flying j brand of filling stations and eventually take over the browns .\ncleveland browns owner jimmy haslam ' s pilot flying j company has agreed to pay a penalty of $ 92 million over the next two years and to fully cooperate with the ongoing federal investigation of fraud against its customers .\nat pilot flying j , we believe it ' s essential to give back to our communities that have given so much to us . we are committed to supporting local , regional and industry non - profit and charitable organizations .\nwombold , who worked at pilot for 22 years , reported directly to hazelwood and was essentially equal to freeman on the company\u2019s organizational chart , and worked out of knoxville before parting ways with the gasoline giant in may 2014 .\npilot operates 650 gas stations and convenience stores across 47 states and canada and employs 25 , 000 people . the company brings in revenues of $ 29 billion , placing it sixth on the 2012 forbes largest private companies list .\ntop executives of pilot flying j , the family business of browns ' owner jimmy haslam , were indicted on charges involving a fuel rebate program . haslam was not charged or named in the indictment . ( the plain dealer )\ntennessee royalty , baby . jimmy\u2019s father , james arthur \u201cbig jim\u201d haslam , was a starting offensive lineman on tennessee\u2019s 1951 national championship team and later founded the pilot corporation with one gas station to his name . by the time jimmy became ceo in 1995 , the company was the country\u2019s second - largest truck stop chain . meanwhile , jimmy\u2019s younger brother , bill , is the freaking governor of tennessee . needless to say , they carry a lot of weight in the state \u2014 so much so that it\u2019s often been theorized that jimmy will eventually use his power to bring former volunteer peyton manning to the browns . any scenario that results in peyton manning as a member of the cleveland browns could only be orchestrated by an evil genius .\npilot flying j sponsors the truckload carriers association ( tca ) scholarship fund gala , helping to raise $ 210 , 000 over the previous record of $ 68 , 000 to fund scholarships for students associated with a tca member company .\nthe u . s . department of labor announced in 2005 pilot had agreed to pay $ 720 , 000 in back wages and damages to 110 assistant managers in a case that involved overtime pay , the knoxville news sentinel reported .\ncleveland , ohio - former top executives at pilot flying j - the family business of browns ' owner jimmy haslam - were indicted on federal charges involving a massive rebate fraud committed against trucking companies , according to documents unsealed tuesday .\njefferson - pilot closed out 1998 with record numbers : $ 2 . 6 billion in revenues and $ 418 million in net income . the company ' s insurance division accounted for approximately 90 percent of its total revenues . the remainder came from its radio and television broadcasting operations and from earnings on investments . with a strong capital position and the aggressive leadership of stonecipher , jefferson - pilot was poised to continue growing in the coming years . the company planned to further expand through acquisitions that offered added distribution potential and products that extended and enhanced the jefferson - pilot product line . growth was also expected in the existing subsidiaries in the form of new product introductions and new , innovative distribution channels .\nsoles was correct . under his leadership , jefferson - pilot experienced two decades of expansion unparalleled in its history . soles brought a new emphasis on marketing to the organization and carried jefferson - pilot into the computer age by implementing vast automated systems . he also became a leader in the insurance industry , serving as the first chairman of the american council of life insurers ( acli ) , considered the highest management office in the industry . jefferson - pilot entered a variety of new business and consumer markets during the 1970s , including tax sheltered annuities , retirement and pension programs , and numerous investment and financial planning services . the company also restructured its sales force and developed new pay incentives for its agents .\ncleveland , ohio - the former president of browns ' owner jimmy haslam ' s family business , pilot flying j , was indicted on federal charges involving a massive rebate fraud committed against trucking companies , according to an indictment unsealed today .\nthe charges come nearly three years after fbi and irs agents searched pilot flying j ' s headquarters in april 2013 . federal authorities seized computers and boxloads of evidence . ten former employees have pleaded guilty and agreed to cooperate with prosecutors .\nthe indictment said the conspiracy ' s goals were to increase pilot flying j ' s market share of diesel fuel sales over its competitors and to maximize the company ' s profit for each gallon of diesel fuel sold to trucking companies .\nbut in 1981 , pilot ' s partner , marathon , was busily fending off a hostile takeover by mobil oil . u . s . steel stepped in to purchase marathon and then restructured , becoming usx . marathon oil , in turn , became the largest and most profitable arm of the new company . usx / marathon purchased checker from exxon in 1983 , ecol in 1984 , and globe in 1985 . these brands began appearing in the speedway stores and in pilot stores .\ndiesel exhaust fluid ( def ) at the pump is available at over 3 , 000 lanes across the u . s . , marking a $ 165 million investment to expand pilot flying j ' s def at - the - pump network .\ndespite the large price tags , stonecipher ' s spending accomplished what he had set out to do . jefferson - pilot rapidly ascended the ranks of life insurance companies , moving from the nation ' s 65th - largest in 1993 to the nation ' s 15th - largest in 1997 . the company ' s total assets doubled , jumping to $ 23 billion , and its life insurance in force soared to $ 160 billion . the acquisitions also served to increase jefferson - pilot ' s presence throughout the united states . while the company had traditionally sold its products through approximately 1 , 000 of its own agents , by 1997 , more than 17 , 000 independent agents were offering jefferson - pilot insurance in all 50 states .\nthe indictment does not indicate whether the trucking company lost any money , but it does say that a pilot flying j sales employee attempted to fleece the company . joe kerola , the president of pi & i , could not be reached .\nknoxville , tenn . \u2014 fbi and internal revenue service agents on monday locked down the headquarters of pilot flying j , the truck stop business owned by the family of tennessee gov . bill haslam and his brother , cleveland browns owner jimmy haslam .\nbut it does appear to head off the possibility of an indictment of pilot and it suggests prosecutors do not expect to bring charges against the company ' s most senior officers , including chief executive jimmy haslam , who also owns the cleveland browns .\npilot pen added manufacturing capabilities in june 1995 when it opened a $ 5 million , 90 , 000 - square - foot plant in jacksonville , florida , which also included packaging and distribution operations . it was backed by $ 500 , 000 in city and state funds , an investment that paid off for the community as pilot pen soon added a $ 4 . 5 million 50 , 000 - square - foot expansion and bought 7 . 8 acres of adjacent land to accommodate further growth . pilot pen steadily added the domestic production of pens , including the new easytouch line . it was also distributing the namiki line of limited editions pens , introduced to the u . s . market in 1994 , four years after their debut in japan .\nwhy yes , it did . in september 2012 , haslam tapped john compton , the former pepsico president , to take over at pilot , as he wanted to focus more on his duties with the browns . less than six months later , seemingly out of nowhere , haslam decided to reassume his ceo role , demoting compton to the nebulous position of strategic advisor . \u201cthis is about me realizing my first love is running pilot flying j and wanting to return to that job , \u201d haslam explained ."]}
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", "topic": 36}], "title": "prudential financial", "paragraphs": ["prudential financial inc . - company profile , information , business description , history , background information on prudential financial inc .\nsee what the ihs markit score report has to say about prudential financial inc .\nprudential financial , inc . , a financial services company , has operations in the united states , asia , europe , and latin america .\n\u00a9 2018 prudential financial , inc . and its related entities . prudential annuities , prudential , the prudential logo , the rock symbol , and bring your challenges are service marks of prudential financial , inc . and its related entities , registered in many jurisdictions worldwide .\nprudential financial , inc . ( pru ) dividend date & amp ; history - urltoken\nprudential financial , inc . common stock ( pru ) historical prices & data - urltoken\n2001 the company completes the demutualization process and changes its name to prudential financial inc .\nprudential financial , inc . of the united states is not affiliated with prudential plc , which is headquartered in the united kingdom .\nprudential financial , inc . of the united states is not affiliated with prudential plc . which is headquartered in the united kingdom .\nagreements were reached with both prudential equity group and its parent company , prudential financial inc . of newark , n . j .\nprudential financial , inc . bob defillippo , 973 - 802 - 4149 bob . defillippo @ urltoken\nprovide expert guidance about tailored benefit plans that create and protect financial wellness by collaborating with prudential .\nprudential financial , inc . - investor relations - pruco life insurance company of new jersey sec filings\nprudential financial , its affiliates , and their financial professionals do not render tax or legal advice . please consult with your tax and legal advisors regarding your personal circumstances .\nprudential made $ 250 million in impact investments that seek to create both a financial and social return .\nprudential , the prudential logo , the rock symbol and bring your challenges are service marks of prudential financial , inc . and its related entities , registered in many jurisdictions worldwide .\nmarkets data delayed by at least 15 minutes . \u00a9 the financial times ltd 2018 . ft and \u2018financial times\u2019 are trademarks of the financial times ltd . the financial times and its journalism are subject to a self - regulation regime under the ft editorial code of practice .\nthe bank of england prudentially regulates and supervises financial services firms through the prudential regulation authority ( pra ) .\nprudential financial , inc . to participate in bank of america merrill lynch 2018 insurance conference ; live audio webcast available\nwhether working with multinational corporations or individual families , prudential is dedicated to creating financial strength today and security for tomorrow .\nrecognizing the challenges that today\u2019s military veterans face , prudential has customized a financial wellness program specifically focused on their needs .\nprudential financial , inc . to redeem 8 . 875 % fixed - to - floating rate junior subordinated notes due 2068\nannuities are issued by pruco life insurance company ( in new york , by pruco life insurance company of new jersey ) , newark , nj ( main office ) and distributed by prudential annuities distributors , inc . , shelton , ct . all are prudential financial companies and each is solely responsible for its own financial condition and contractual obligations . prudential annuities is a business of prudential financial , inc .\nprudential plc , incorporated and registered in england and wales . registered office : laurence pountney hill , london ec4r 0hh . registered number 1397169 . prudential plc is a holding company , some of whose subsidiaries are authorised and regulated , as applicable , by the prudential regulation authority and the financial conduct authority . the prudential regulation authority and the financial conduct authority replaced the financial services authority on 1 april 2013 .\nprudential enters the residential real estate franchise business by forming the prudential real estate affiliates .\ntell your senators to oppose the \u201cfinancial choice act , \u201d which would gut wall street reforms and destroy the consumer financial protection bureau as we know it .\nprudential global short duration high yield fund , inc . reports unaudited earnings and financial position for quarter ended april 30 , 2018\nstudy finds asian american focus on financial progress & stability of the extended family .\nprudential financial inc . ( pru ) is a multinational financial services company that offers insurance , investment management , and real - estate services to its retail and institutional customers . notable products and services provided include life insurance , annuities , mutual funds , pension and retirement - related investments , administration and asset management , and securities brokerage services . the company is based out of newark , new jersey and was founded in 1875 . prudential financial is largely affected by interest rates and foreign currency exchange . prolonged periods of low interest rates could take a toll on prudential financial\u2019s profitability . prudential financial has been paying dividends since 1996 , and has been increasing them consistently since 2009 . prudential financial pays its dividends quarterly .\nprudential financial , inc . released today its 2017 sustainability report , detailing how the company supports its four building blocks of long - term vitality : customer focus , responsible impact , talent focus and financial strength .\nlawyers representing an alleged victim of the insurance scheme filed a class action lawsuit against prudential on monday claiming\nfinancial fraud .\non monday , va spokesman james hutton told urltoken that va knew nothing of prudential ' s financial strategy related to the accounts .\n5 july 2018 : the bank of england , pra and financial conduct authority ( fca ) published a discussion paper \u2018 building the uk financial sector\u2019s operational resilience \u2019 .\nquote data , except u . s . stocks , provided by six financial information .\nwe ' ve been helping people meet their financial goals for more than 140 years .\nprudential closes on acquisition of allstate financial ' s variable annuity business ,\nbest ' s insurance news , june 1 , 2006 .\nprudential financial , inc . provides financial products and services including life insurance , annuities , retirement - related services , mutual funds and investment management to individual and institutional customers through proprietary and third - party distribution networks . . . .\nyes . the prudential assurance company limited ( pacl ) and other uk authorised and regulated firms in the prudential group are subject to the fscs . you may be able to make a claim if prudential is unable to meet its financial obligations .\nprudential financial , inc . will release its second quarter 2018 earnings on wednesday , august 1 , 2018 , after the market closes . the earnings news release , the financial supplement and related materials will be posted on the company\u2019s investor relations website at : investor . prudential . com .\nprudential advisors\nis a brand name of the prudential insurance company of america and its subsidiaries .\nprudential financial introduces its masterpiece of love , a series of short films celebrating life , love , art and regenerative power of the human spirit .\nglassdoor has 1 , 855 prudential reviews submitted anonymously by prudential employees . read employee reviews and ratings on glassdoor to decide if prudential is right for you .\nprudential financial ' s distinctive rock logo and prudential ' s name are among the most enduring brands in u . s . corporate history . the company ' s long history is a testament to the quality it has provided its customers . in addition to the level of service , prudential financial is today recognized for the breadth of products and services it provides and continues to be a recognized company of quality financial services at home and abroad .\nprudential financial , inc . announced that the prudential insurance company of america has completed the acquisition of the hartford ' s individual life insurance business through a reinsurance transaction , which was announced on september 27 .\n, prudential financial , inc . ( prudential ) announced that it will reinsure bt pension scheme ' s longevity risk transfer deal . the company informed that it was selected by bt pension scheme to reinsure approximately\n, american international group , inc . ( aig ) announced that its aig financial distributors has appointed\nwe have an a + ( strong ) rating for financial strength from standard & poors * .\nprudential financial , inc . ( nyse : pru ) , a financial services leader with more than $ 1 trillion of assets under management as of march 31 , 2018 , has operations in the united states , asia , europe , and latin america .\nhow much do prudential financial group employees make ? glassdoor has salaries , wages , tips , bonuses , and hourly pay based upon employee reports and estimates .\nprudential international assurance ( pia ) is authorised by the central bank of ireland and is subject to limited regulation by the financial conduct authority for uk business .\nthe prudential insurance company of america , newark , nj . securities products and services offered through pruco securities , llc ( member sipc ) . prudential real estate brokerage services are offered through the network of independently owned and operated franchisees of prudential real estate affiliates , inc . equal housing opportunity . all companies are prudential financial companies .\nabout the prudential foundation the prudential foundation is a nonprofit corporation supported by the prudential insurance company of america , an insurance subsidiary of prudential financial inc . of the u . s . the prudential foundation advocates for systemic change focused on eliminating barriers to financial and social mobility in the areas of connecting people to quality jobs , building personal assets and transforming communities . as a strategic investor , the foundation makes long - term commitments that yield tangible results through both grants and program - related investments .\nquincy krosby , prudential financial chief market strategist , discusses the outlook for emerging markets and her investment strategy on\nbloomberg markets .\n( source : bloomberg )\njun . 29 - - quincy krosby , prudential financial chief market strategist , discusses the outlook for emerging markets and her investment strategy on\nbloomberg markets .\nshannon , a 54 - year - old former brookline , mass . , resident now living in maryland , resigned in 2003 . prudential ' s boston office is now jointly owned by wachovia securities llc and prudential financial inc .\nthe financial markets can expect a bevy of activity over the next five days , with investors . . .\njeff atwater is the chief financial officer of florida in charge of regulating the state ' s insurance industry .\nprudential is an international financial services group . we help to remove uncertainty from life\u2019s big events , providing our customers with the freedom to face the future with greater confidence .\none of the reasons customers choose us to look after their investments worth over \u00a3635 billion is our financial strength .\nthis web page is being provided for informational or educational purposes only and does not take into account the investment objectives or financial situation of any client or prospective clients . the information is not intended as investment advice and is not a recommendation about managing or investing your retirement savings . clients seeking information regarding their particular investment needs should contact a financial professional . prudential financial , its affiliates , and their financial professionals do not render tax or legal advice . please consult with your tax and legal advisors regarding your personal circumstances .\nprudential plc , incorporated and registered in england and wales . registered office at laurence pountney hill , london , ec4r 0hh . registered number 1397169 . prudential plc is a holding company , some of whose subsidiaries are authorised and regulated , as applicable , by the prudential regulation authority and the financial conduct authority .\nprudential plc is a company incorporated and with its principal place of business in england , and its affiliated companies constitute one of the world\u2019s leading financial services groups . it provides insurance and financial services directly and through its subsidiaries and affiliates throughout the world . it has been in existence for over 170 years and has \u00a3669 billion in assets under management ( as at 31 december 2017 ) . prudential plc is not affiliated in any manner with prudential financial , inc , a company whose principal place of business is in the united states of america .\nprudential financial , inc . , a financial services leader , has operations in the united states , asia , europe , and latin america . prudential financial has helped individual and institutional customers grow and protect their wealth . prudential ' s diverse and talented employees are committed to helping individual and institutional customers grow and protect their wealth through a variety of products and services , including life insurance , annuities , retirement - related services , mutual funds and investment management . in the u . s . , prudential ' s iconic rock symbol has stood for strength , stability , expertise and innovation for more than a century .\nwhen prudential financial invests the death benefits owed to survivors of u . s . troops killed in battle , the money comes from a source with deep pockets : the federal government .\nas a result of prudential ' s strong capital position , the company does not seek funds from the troubled asset relief ( tarp ) in the aftermath of the 2007 financial crisis .\nthe parents of six deceased u . s . soldiers are suing prudential financial , saying it paid paltry interest on military life insurance benefits while keeping more generous interest earnings for itself .\nmacnaughton continued the search for higher returns in a period of inflation and stagflation . in 1973 prudential formed prudential reinsurance company , insuring other insurance companies against extraordinary losses . in 1974 prudential purchased cna nuclear leasing , renaming it prudential lease . in its first year , contracts grew by 88 percent and returned 16 percent on equity . prudential reinsurance gave prudential its first entrance into the international market .\npgim short duration high yield fund , inc . reports unaudited earnings and financial position for quarter ended may 31 , 2018\nmany products featured on this site were editorially chosen . working mother may receive financial compensation for products purchased through this site .\nbecome the trusted professional who helps clients achieve financial security , providing unique solutions built on more than 130 years of experience .\npeople who choose alliance accounts also are offered free financial counseling services and the interest rate is stated on their confirmation paperwork .\nprudential is a company of smart , ambitious professionals working together across a multitude of disciplines . together , we are building a better financial future for our customers and our communities around the globe .\nprudential financial inc . and a subsidiary have agreed to pay $ 600 million in penalties to resolve government allegations of deceptive market timing in the trading of mutual funds , the justice department announced monday .\nhelp your clients meet the financial challenges of today and tomorrow , regardless of which stage of retirement planning they might be in .\nwe ' re part of the financial services compensation scheme ( fscs ) . the scheme is set - up to protect you .\nthe dodd - frank wall street reform and consumer protection act of 2010 was passed in response to the worst financial crisis since the great depression . in 2008 , the united states plunged into a severe financial crisis that shuttered american businesses , and cost millions of families their jobs , their homes and their livelihoods . the crisis was rooted in years of unconstrained excesses and prolonged complacency in major financial capitals around the globe . [ . . . ] while those american families have not forgotten the pain of the financial crisis , a kind of collective amnesia appears to be descending on washington . many seem to have forgotten the causes of the financial crisis , and the brutal consequences for american families . instead of offering hope and opportunity to american families , the legislation being considered by this committee would needlessly expose taxpayers , workers , businesses and the american economy to fresh risks of financial abuse and financial collapse .\nbased in newark , nj , prudential financial has earned spots on the working mother 100 best companies list , the nafe top companies for executive women list , and the best companies for multicultural women list .\nhistorical daily stock prices for prudential financial since 2001 adjusted for splits and dividends . open , high , low , close ( ohlc ) data as well as percentage changes for multiple date ranges . display 20 , 50 and 200 day moving averages and export charts as images to use in articles and blogs . the latest closing price for prudential financial ( pru ) as of july 06 , 2018 is 94 . 85 .\ncharges were outlined in a criminal information prosecutors are filing in federal court against prudential financial and the subsidiary . justice officials have agreed to defer prosecution so long as the companies abide by terms of the agreement .\nthe va also ordered prudential to remove the sgli seal from all checks , forms and correspondence from prudential and replace it with language making clear they were from prudential ' s\noffice of servicemembers ' group life insurance .\nprudential short duration high yield fund , inc . and prudential global short duration high yield fund , inc . declare distributions for june , july and august 2018\nthe parent company , prudential financial , entered into a separate compliance agreement with the justice department to cooperate in the ongoing investigation of market timing and to maintain policies and procedures to insure that affiliated entities follow the law .\nprudential , known in the 1980s as prudential - bache , is a subsidiary of prudential insurance co . of america . its partnership programs included investments in oil and gas , real estate , aircraft leasing , racehorse breeding and many other ventures .\nthe social investments unit of prudential reaches $ 1 billion in socially responsible investments .\nthe company completed its demutualization process in 2001 . prudential went public on the new york stock exchange and launched one of the largest public offerings ever in the industry on december 13 of that year . the ipo raised more than $ 3 billion . at this time , the company adopted the prudential financial inc . moniker , making the prudential insurance company of america one of its subsidiaries .\nif we get into financial difficulties which may affect our ability to pay your claim , you may be eligible to receive compensation under the fscs .\ninsurance and / or annuities are issued by the prudential insurance company of america , pruco life insurance company ( except in ny and / or nj ) , pruco life insurance company of new jersey ( in ny and / or nj ) , and prudential annuities life assurance corporation ( palac ) . each is a prudential financial company located in newark , nj ( main office ) , except for palac which is located in shelton , ct ( main office ) , and each is solely responsible for its own financial condition and contractual obligations .\nthe october 1987 panic on the market cost prudential $ 1 billion in paper value and marked at least a temporary end to runaway leveraged buyouts and massive mergers and acquisitions . the managers at prudential had made millions for the company in the heady days of lbos . from one financial package put together to help sell a company , prudential earned $ 200 million on an investment of $ 650 million .\nfifty years the prudential : the history of a business , charged with public interest , newark , n . j . : prudential insurance company of america , 1927 .\nwe\u2019re deploying capital to social enterprises , financial intermediaries and real assets , with the goal of building a $ 1 billion impact investing portfolio by 2020 .\nprudential financial inc . is one of the largest diversified financial institutions in the world and , based on total assets , one of the largest insurance companies in north america . along with its life insurance and annuities business , the prudential insurance companies of america , the company also operates in asset management , securities brokerage , real estate brokerage , and relocation services . in 2001 , prudential completed the process of demutualization , by converting to public ownership ; the company then adopted its current moniker . the company ' s assets in june 2006 were $ 568 billion .\nvariable annuities are distributed by prudential annuities distributors , inc . , shelton , ct .\nyour prudential online account has now been created . please login to access your account .\nrenamed\nthe prudential insurance company of america ,\nprudential later adopted the rock of gibraltar as its company symbol , reflecting the strength and security it offered to customers .\n1896 prudential ' s advertising department creates its long - standing rock of gibraltar logo .\nthe three prudential employees were put on unpaid , administrative leave by prudential and walked off the company ' s premises on november 21 , their attorney christopher chang told cnnmoney .\nva also mandated that prudential use va - drafted letters explaining life insurance payment options .\nthe october 1987 panic on the market cost prudential $ 1 billion in paper value and marked at least a temporary end to runaway leveraged buyouts ( lbos ) and massive mergers and acquisitions . the managers at prudential had made millions for the company in the heady days of lbos . from one financial package put together to help sell a company , prudential earned $ 200 million on an investment of $ 650 million .\nnewark , new jersey , has welcomed back its iconic hahne & co . building after sitting abandoned for nearly three decades , thanks to a $ 174 million redevelopment project led by joint venture partners , prudential financial and l & m development .\ngiirs also announces today that three giirs pioneer funders - deloitte , prudential financial , inc . , and the rockefeller foundation - have committed a combined $ 9 million in funding to accelerate industry adoption of the robust giirs ratings & analytics platform .\nin 1987 the company reorganized its prudential realty group into four new firms : prudential property company , prudential acquisition and sales group , prudential mortgage capital company , and the investment service group . prudential offered its customers virtually every variety of insurance known , both for individuals and groups . that year , it acquired merrill lynch realty and merrill lynch relocation management and offered customers a nationwide system of real estate brokers . prudential sold its shares in sony - prudential to sony . it formed a prudential life insurance company ltd . in japan , which offered a full range of individual life policies . other subsidiaries were formed or acquired to sell policies in spain , italy , south korea , and taiwan .\nannuity contracts contain exclusions , limitations , reductions of benefits and terms for keeping them in force . your licensed financial professional can provide you with complete details .\nfor more than a century , america has built hopes and dreams on prudential - and the rock\u00ae . and today , when you\nown a piece of the rocksm\n, it means more than ever before . we offer a wide variety of insurance and financial products including iras , mutual funds , wrap programs , 529 plans , real estate brokerage services and much more . prudential ' s reputation for strength is built on service , advice and trust . whatever your individual needs , we offer the expertise to help you build your financial security . whether you need insurance , investments or a new home , your prudential financial professional can recommend a piece of the rock\u00ae that ' s right for you , now and in the future .\npruco life insurance company , an arizona company - california coa # 3637 . the prudential insurance company of america - california coa # 1179 . prudential retirement insurance and annuity company - california coa # 08003 . the prudential life insurance company of america newark , nj .\nfor 140 years , prudential financial has helped individual and institutional customers grow and protect their wealth . we are known for delivering on our promises to our customers , and are recognized as a trusted brand and one of the world\u2019s most admired companies .\nthe ex - employees of the prudential financial inc . unit say they were retaliated against for opposing the decision to allow wells fargo to first look into the potential wrongdoing while it was under investigation for similar circumstances . ( ap ) . . .\nprudential becomes the name sponsor of prudential center , a state - of - the - art sports and entertainment venue , in newark , the company ' s hometown since 1875 .\nthe prudential spirit of community awards , sponsored by prudential financial in partnership with the national association of secondary school principals ( nassp ) , was created in 1995 to recognize the exemplary volunteer work of middle level and high school students . the awards have been granted annually for the past 22 years on the local , state and national level .\nthe fscs is an independent body set up by the uk government to provide compensation or some other form of resolution for people where their authorised financial services provider gets into financial difficulties and becomes unable , or unlikely to be able , to pay any claims . this circumstance is widely referred to as being ' in default ' .\nprudential would not comment on the lawsuit but has vigorously defended the military life insurance policies .\nmr . defillippo said prudential was cooperating with the investigations and working with the veterans agency .\nsheehan , robert ,\nthat mighty pump , prudential ,\nfortune , january 1964 .\nprudential ' s group chief executive discusses the importance and benefits of investing in asian infrastructure .\nprudential launches biggest ipo in insurance industry ,\nbestwire , december 13 , 2001 .\nsheehan , robert ,\nthat mighty pump , prudential ,\nfortune , january 1964 .\nplease see the joint news release , and the discussion paper , which includes a foreword from : andrew bailey , ceo of the fca ; jon cunliffe , deputy governor for financial stability ; and sam woods , deputy governor for prudential regulation and pra ceo .\n25 % of employees have less than $ 1 , 000 in liquid assets for an emergency . how prepared are you to deal with these four key financial risks ?\nin 1946 prudential entered a new era . carroll m . shanks took office as prudential ' s seventh ceo . at 40 , he was the youngest president since dryden . shanks had joined prudential in 1932 and was known for his unorthodox methods ; during his 15 years as president , he remade the company , leading prudential into a bold decentralization that stunned the industry .\nin 1946 prudential entered a new era . carroll m . shanks took office as prudential ' s seventh ceo . at 40 , he was the youngest president since dryden . shanks had joined prudential in 1932 and was known for his unorthodox methods . during his 15 years as president , he remade the company , leading prudential into a bold decentralization that stunned the industry .\nprudential said the termination of the employees was\nentirely unrelated to prudential ' s business with wells fargo\nand were instead prompted by an\nethics complaint\nfiled against them . prudential said it is\nconfident that the court will agree once the facts are revealed .\nprudential ( pru ) vies to earn better returns for investors on the back of seven factors .\nin addition to those penalties , prudential equity group was censured by new york stock exchange regulators .\na second internal document indicated that this arrangement \u2014 leaving the lump sum with prudential \u2014 would result in big interest payments for prudential , but just a small fraction in interest payments to beneficiaries .\nthis web page is being provided for informational or educational purposes only and does not take into account the investment objectives or financial situation of any client or prospective clients . the information is not intended as investment advice and is not a recommendation about managing or investing your retirement savings . clients seeking information regarding their particular investment needs should contact a financial professional .\nwhether you are already enjoying retirement , plan to retire soon , still have some way to go or are simply looking at different investment options a financial adviser can help you .\nany compensation available will depend on your eligibility , the type of financial product or service involved , the investment funds selected ( if applicable ) and the circumstances of the claim .\nfor the past several years , house financial services committee chair jeb hensarling has led congressional attacks on cfpb and the full 2010 dodd - frank act , including through recent house passage of his so - called financial choice act . the bill makes the naked , bold , unsubstantiated assertion that the financial collapse that occurred ten years ago is over and so is the need for the cfpb and , indeed , any continued wall street oversight . while the bill itself has no chance in the senate , the most dangerous parts of it have been separately embedded into the house financial services and general government appropriations bill , which will be negotiated with the senate as part of a budget process which must be completed in september .\npruco life insurance company , an arizona company - california coa # 3637 . the prudential insurance company of america - california coa # 1179 . prudential retirement insurance and annuity company - california coa # 08003\nprudential ' s practices came to light last week with the court - ordered release of internal company documents to the veterans of foreign wars , which joined in a class - action lawsuit against prudential in 2010 . prudential is under contract to handle sevicemember group life insurance and veterans group life insurance policies .\nthank you for the great review ! we\u2019re so glad you are happy with your employment at prudential .\nproperty at bank and broad streets in newark is purchased for the construction of prudential ' s headquarters .\nsorry , that position is no longer available ! search again to find another career challenge at prudential .\nwith more than $ 1 . 2 trillion in assets under management , $ 3 . 5 trillion in life insurance policies in force , offices around the globe , and a 140 - year record of stability and success , prudential has built a reputation as a leader in global financial services .\nprudential has responded to press inquiries on this practice by defending them , suggesting that grieving family members enter into this disadvantageous financial arrangements freely and voluntarily . in its public statements , the insurance company has not demonstrated that it understands the immorality , deviousness , and perhaps illegality of this practice .\nas the big wall street banks , payday lenders and other opponents of consumer protection intensify pressure on congress to weaken financial reform and gut the cfpb like a fish , reports of further wells fargo malfeasance serve as a warning that the consumer financial protection bureau and the rest of the 2010 dodd - frank wall street reform and consumer protection act are needed now more than ever .\nthe prudential regulation authority ( pra ) at the bank of england is responsible for this prudential regulation and supervision of around 1 , 500 banks , building societies , credit unions , insurers and major investment firms .\nprincipal subsidiaries : gifford fong associates , inc . ; merrill lynch mortgage corporation ; pic realty canada , ltd , ; pruco , inc . ; pricoa international bank , s . a . ( luxembourg ) : the prudential life insurance company , ltd . ( japan ) ; amoda , sdn . bhd . ( malaysia ; 40 % ) ; hsg health systems group limited ( canada ) ; jennison associates capital corp . ; pricoa vita s . p . a . ( italy ) ; pruco , inc . ; pruco life insurance company ; premisys real estates services , inc . ; pruco life insurance company of illinois ; prudential fund management canada ltd . ; prudential of america general insurance company ( canada ) ; prudential overseas funding corporation n . v . ( netherlands antilles ) ; u . s . high yield management company ; prudential realty securities ii , inc . ; prudential special equity fund ( luxembourg ; 47 % ) ; pruservicos participacoes , s . a . ( brazil ) ; tesseract corporation ; the prudential insurance company of korea , ltd . ; the prudential insurance company of new jersey ; the prudential investment corporation ; the prudential life insurance company of arizona ; the prudential real estate affiliates , inc . ; prudential mutual fund management , inc .\nanalysts review makes no warranty , expressed or implied , as to the accuracy or completeness or fitness for a purpose ( investment or otherwise ) , of the information provided in this document . this information is not to be construed as personal financial advice . readers are encouraged to consult their personal financial advisor before making any decisions to buy , sell or hold any securities mentioned herein .\neichenwald , kurt ,\nprudential - bache chief quits after big losses ,\nnew york times , february 14 , 1991 , p . d1 . fifty years the prudential : the history of a business , charged with public interest , newark , n . j . : the prudential insurance company of america , 1927 .\ndiversity inc names prudential one of the\ntop 50 companies for diversity\nfor the 10th consecutive year .\nsommer , jeff ,\nprudential buys skandia unit ,\nnew york times , may 4 , 2003 .\nprudential financial , inc . ( pru ) today announced that caroline feeney , currently president of individual life insurance , will serve as head of individual solutions group , which comprises annuities and individual life insurance . salene hitchcock - gear , currently president of prudential advisors , will serve as president of individual life insurance , which includes prudential advisors . \u201cevery day , we are working to bring our businesses closer to our customers and distribution partners , and caroline and salene bring important experience and skill to the way we deepen our engagement , \u201d said stephen pelletier , executive vice president and chief operating officer of prudential\u2019s u . s . businesses .\nwells fargo employees appear to have signed up customers for a low - cost prudential life insurance policy without their knowledge or permission , according to three former prudential employees who filed a lawsuit last week against the insurance giant .\nthe lawsuit seeks the return of a half - billion dollars that it says prudential has made off the benefits .\nprudential was recognized by ethisphere institute as one of the world\u2019s most ethical companies \u00ae for the fourth consecutive year .\nprudential was recognized as one of america\u2019s most just companies and the insurance industry leader by forbes and just capital .\nwhen you ask someone why they work at prudential , the answer is almost always the same : the people .\n[ editors : the prudential spirit of community awards program logo and other multimedia resources are available at urltoken . ]\n\u201cprudential was created to help ensure that everyone has the opportunity to attain financial security . this sense of purpose has driven our commitment to investing in communities and guides our belief that companies like ours can and should create lasting societal impact , \u201d said lata reddy , vice president of corporate social responsibility at prudential and president of the prudential foundation . \u201cbeing named one of america\u2019s 50 most community - minded companies is a testament to the dedication of our employees and the spirit of innovation that we bring to help more people achieve their ambitions . \u201d\nconsumer debt restructuring platform closes $ 7 million equity round ; raises $ 110 million in debt financing to support growth and mission to improve us consumers ' financial health oakland , calif . , june . . .\nretirement products and services are provided by prudential retirement insurance and annuity company , hartford , ct , or its affiliates .\nprudential is invested in creating long - term partnerships that strengthen communities , help tackle social challenges and solve complex problems .\nprudential encourages employees to explore their passions , business skills and expertise to make meaningful contributions to the world around them .\nprudential employees contributed 79 , 764 in volunteer hours in the u . s . impacting local communities across the country .\nfuhrmans , vanessa ,\nprudential agrees to buy cigna unit ,\nwall street journal , november 18 , 2003 .\none of the employees , julie han broderick , was previously co - head of prudential ' s corporate investigations division .\na similar claim against prudential was thrown out of u . s . district court last year in new jersey , where a beneficiary of a non - military life insurance policyholder challenged the alliance accounts and alleged prudential was unjustly enriching itself .\nwe call it \u201cthe talent mindset\u201d \u2013 a company - wide commitment to attract and develop the dedicated professionals whose insights , innovation , and hard work fuel our success and make us a global leader in financial services .\ndescription responsible for developing and implementing the mswm platform strategy for advisory , financial planning , and research functions . serve as the subject matter expert on specific functional area ( s ) and lead project teams . . .\ntheir lawyer said prudential has not formally notified the three employees they have been fired , even though all three assume they have been let go . prudential refers to them as\nformer\nemployees and said they have been\nterminated .\nas its first senior vice president of sales training and development , effective immediately . the company stated that in this new role , mr . stout will be in charge of launching and leading the company ' s financial distributors university , implementing strategies aimed at developing current sales professionals and training future financial advisors and agents . according to aig , prior to his new role , mr . stout headed jd stout consulting , llc , where he provided comprehensive consulting services for life and annuity companies .\njohn will put into motion our vision to further develop the most knowledgeable and best - trained team in the industry .\ncommented aig financial distributors president and ceo\nprudential was founded on the belief that financial security should be within reach for everyone . it\u2019s a challenge we\u2019ve embraced for more than one hundred and forty years . a strong sense of social responsibility has remained embedded in the company , guiding our efforts to help people now and in future generations achieve peace of mind and a more secure future .\nand located in newark , nj , or prudential annuities distributors , inc . , located in shelton , ct . all are\non average , prudential holds about 16 percent of survivors ' money for at least a year , according to the company . as of june 30 , prudential had $ 662 million belonging to military families in its general account , the va says .\npeople join prudential for the opportunity of a new job , but stay because they have found a dynamic , challenging career .\ntaking ownership of our actions , the way we earn & save will help you feel happy financially . learn more @ prudential\npool provided by prudential , to help enact their plans , drawing on what they ' ve learned from the consulting work .\nnonprofits , an even starker version of the national picture emerged , with fragile financial foundations reported by organizations providing human services , education , workforce development , arts and culture , and other crucial programs . almost two - thirds of\nthe giirs pioneer investors are a diverse group of global private equity investors and credit providers , including mainstream global financial institutions , foundations , family offices , leaders in social finance , and a multilateral development bank . they include :\nprudential regulation rules require financial firms to hold sufficient capital and have adequate risk controls in place . close supervision of firms ensures that we have a comprehensive overview of their activities so that we can step in if they are not being run in a safe and sound way or , in the case of insurers , if they are not protecting policyholders adequately .\nunder lata reddy , prudential is blunt about tying its philanthropy to its bottom line . is this the future of corporate giving ?\nthank you for the review . we invite you to submit additional feedback and suggestions for improvement at staffing @ prudential . com .\nprudential becomes a public company on december 13 , the first ny stock exchange ipo after the september 11 , 2001 terrorist attack .\nthe prudential insurance company of america is one of the largest diversified financial institutions in the world and , based on total assets , the largest insurance company in north america . along with its primary business , insurance , the company also operates in securities , investments , residential real estate , employee benefits , home mortgages , and the corporate relocation industry . in 1999 prudential was in the process of reorganizing as preparation for a transition to demutualization and public ownership , pending regulatory approval , in 2000 .\nin texas , the sole holdout , prudential still risks losing its license to do business , according to securities commissioner denise voight crawford .\nspiro , leah nathans ,\nwhat does prudential really owe ?\nbusiness week , february 2 , 1998 , p . 117 .\nprudential is an employer that participates in e - verify . see the e - verify notice . learn about your right to work .\nprudential grants a concession to policy holders , allowing them to serve in the spanish - american war without having to pay additional premiums .\nprudential acquires jennison associates capital corp . , a major pension funds manager , expanding our capabilities as a money manager for other institutions .\nthe subsidiary , prudential equity group . llc , admitted to criminal wrongdoing in the scheme dating back to 1999 , the department said .\nstar and edison will now operate as subsidiaries of gibraltar life insurance co . , ltd . (\ngibraltar\n) , one of prudential financial ' s life insurance companies in japan . beginning immediately , star and edison ' s bancassurance channels will be transferred and integrated with prudential gibraltar financial life insurance co . , ltd . (\npgfl\n) , a subsidiary of gibraltar that operates in japan ' s bancassurance market . current plans are to merge and integrate gibraltar and the core operations of star and edison , excluding the bancassurance business , into one entity during the first quarter of 2012 . the planned merger is subject to local regulatory approvals . until the merger is complete , star and edison will continue to use their existing legal names .\na lot has changed since 1875 , but not our commitment to helping people achieve financial security and peace of mind . for more than 140 years we have demonstrated that we know what it means to keep the promises and commitments we make .\nin his testimony on the financial choice act - - which we call the wrong choice act - - at a financial services committee hearing in april , professor michael barr , a former treasury department official who drafted much of the dodd - frank act , including its provisions to establish the cfpb , referred to those who choose to forget the lessons of the 2008 economic collapse as having\ncollective amnesia .\nan excerpt from professor barr ' s remarks is instructive ( emphasis added ) :\na spokesman for the newark , n . j . - based financial giant said monday that while company officials cannot address the pending litigation , they strongly defend their handling of the money as responsible and deferential to the beneficiaries ' grief and needs .\nwith the successful conclusion of this transaction , we look forward to maximizing synergies and realizing the benefits generated by our greater scale to further enhance our services and strengthen our competitive position in this market . this will enable us to bring our products and services to more customers in japan ,\nsaid john strangfeld , chairman and chief executive officer of prudential financial . the addition of the star and edison operations solidifies prudential ' s status as the top foreign life insurance company in japan based on in - force policy values .\nprudential says the account yielded 4 . 1 percent interest over the last six months . the interest on money paid to military beneficiaries through the alliance accounts over a similar time period was 0 . 5 percent \u2014 a rate prudential sets based on comparable banking options , it says .\nwith partnerships across the city and commitments to infrastructure , innovation and education , prudential is proud to be part of the revitalization of newark .\nprudential is ranked number one in fortune\u00ae magazine ' s 2017 world ' s most admired companies in the insurance : life / health category .\npoints of light has named prudential in its 2018 civic 50 list for being one of the most community - minded companies in the nation .\nrealize your goals \u2013 while guiding clients about achieving their own \u2013 with a full array of mutual funds and keen market insights from prudential .\nprudential was founded in london in 1848 on the principles of integrity , security and prudence , and we still adhere to those values today .\n\u201cdo you have a desired retirement age ? are you on track to achieve this ? \u201d prudential\u2019s uk intergenerational retirement study asks these questions .\nspiro , leah nathans ,\nwhat does prudential really owe ? ,\nbusiness week , february 2 , 1998 , p . 117 .\nnewly released internal documents show that prudential insurance encouraged employees to manipulate grieving military families into leaving lump - sum insurance payouts with the company .\nthe policy documents detail strategies to boost company profits by persuading families to leave payout funds with prudential for management purposes . the company offered employee training specifically to address the case of bereaved family members desiring to take a lump sum rather than leaving the payout with prudential to manage .\nthe central focus of the potential complaints was said to be trading activities in prudential ' s atlanta branch , one of two branches where the improprieties led prudential to reach a 1986 settlement with the s . e . c . that required the adoption of new , strict supervisory rules .\nthe sec charged that prudential allowed rogue executives to cheat customers on a large scale and blithely ignored a 1986 sec order to overhaul its internal enforcement of securities laws . during the 1980s , investors poured about $ 8 billion into 700 prudential limited partnerships that regulators alleged were rife with misconduct .\nprudential ' s rock of gibraltar logo has evolved through the company ' s history . recently , the logo has become more clean and simplistic .\nat prudential , we understand that a company is only as good as its people . this simple fact is central to all that we do .\nprudential announced on monday it has suspended the distribution of its myterm policies through all wells fargo branches and website pending the results of a review .\nthe sec complaint filed by the prudential employees said they do not possess\nany supporting materials\nbecause they were escorted out of the office .\nfiled in 2009 , the lawsuit alleges that prudential made off with hundreds of millions of dollars by aggressively persuading beneficiaries not to take out lump - sum payments . prudential settled the suit in 2014 with a payout of $ 40 million , but at the time , refused to admit wrongdoing .\nprudential financial inc . is a government contractor handling term life insurance policies for military personnel ; it is called servicemember group life insurance ( sgli ) . when servicemembers die , though , the company does not pay the benefits to the intended beneficiaries of the policy . instead , this insurance company pays these widows , their children , or these parents in a manner that appears to be both deceptive and greedy .\nin establishing this arrangement , though , prudential has been accused of leaving out significant details . notably , as stated in a pending lawsuit against the insurance company , the survivors who make up the plaintiff class in this case state that prudential does not make it clear to the beneficiaries that the company is not transferring these funds to an fdic - insured bank account ; instead , prudential is placing these funds into its own general corporate account .\nthe views expressed by each employee is based on his or her personal experiences and opinions . an individual\u2019s own abilities , dedication , and achievements will have a direct impact on his or her success at prudential , potential for professional growth , and opportunities for other careers at prudential and its affiliates .\nlevitt made clear that the sec is continuing its investigation and may bring further charges against high - level executives who worked at prudential in the 1980s .\nmeanwhile , several lawyers who represent large numbers of prudential customers called the settlement inadequate and said they will probably continue to pursue independent lawsuits and arbitration ."]}
{"id": 55409, "summary": [{"text": "new proton bank was a commercial bank based in athens , greece .", "topic": 38}, {"text": "it had been established as a good bank , to which all deposits and sound assets of proton bank were transferred . ", "topic": 26}], "title": "new proton bank", "paragraphs": ["glassdoor has 2 new proton bank reviews submitted anonymously by new proton bank employees . read employee reviews and ratings on glassdoor to decide if new proton bank is right for you .\nnew proton bank s . a . is a member of eurobank ergasias ( greece ) .\nmfi id of new proton bank s . a . is shown in the table below .\nbic of new proton bank s . a . and its components are shown in the table below .\nsarantitis law firm represented new proton bank in a \u20ac400m claim against 28 major shareholders of . . .\nsarantitis law firm represented new proton bank in a \u20ac400m claim against 28 major shareholders of the former proton bank , now under liquidation . team headed by theodora monochartzis .\nnew proton bank s . a . participates in deposit guarantee scheme of greece . this scheme covers accounts up to 100 000 eur per bank per depositor .\nin the case of new proton bank s . a . failure , eligible depositors having covered accounts in this bank will be paid out the following compensation :\n\u201cafter recommendation by the bank of greece , the finance ministry proceeded to apply to proton bank a new law about the restoration of banks , \u201d the bank of greece said in a statement .\n\u201cthe new bank , free of the deficiencies of the previous bank , is financially sound and will continue normally its operations , \u201d the bank of greece said .\nthrough the implementation of the new provisions on resolution the deposits of all customers are secured and the smooth continuation of business is guaranteed through the new bank , which will be supported by existing personnel . the new bank , free of the deficiencies of the previous bank , is financially sound and will continue normally its operations .\naccording to the finance ministry , the new proton bank has a capital adequacy ratio of 10 . 6 percent . the bank of greece has told the country\u2019s lenders they will have to maintain a core tier 1 ratio of 10 percent from january 2012 .\nathens ( reuters ) - greece\u2019s central bank said on monday it activated a bank rescue fund to save proton bank , effectively nationalizing the small lender that is under investigation for possible violation of the country\u2019s money - laundering laws .\na man walks in front of a branch of proton bank in central athens october 10 , 2011 . greece ' s central bank said on monday it activated a bank rescue fund to save proton bank , effectively nationalising the small lender that is under investigation for possible violation of the country ' s money - laundering laws . reuters / yiorgos karahalis\nthe central bank said the license of the old proton bank was withdrawn and it was put into liquidation . the proceeds of the liquidation will be used to cover the claims of third parties . proton shareholders will rank as last claimants .\nsarantitis advised owners in respect of a new equity investment following the financial . . .\nproton\u2019s woes erupted this summer after it disclosed it was being probed by the central bank on money laundering violations related to transactions by its main shareholder .\n\u201cthe \u2018good bank\u2019 is well capitalized , with a capital adequacy ratio that is well above the regulatory threshold . it has access to euro - system liquidity through the bank of greece , \u201d the central bank said .\nthe \u201cgood bank\u201d is well capitalized , with a capital adequacy ratio that is well above the regulatory threshold . it has access to eurosystem liquidity through the bank of greece . it has a new board of directors , all of which have the confidence of the greek state , the bank of greece and the financial stability fund .\nshares in proton will be suspended from trade , a senior bourse official said .\n\u201cthe activation of the financial stability fund for proton bank has nothing to do with its exposure to greek sovereign bonds but it has to do with its bad loans\u2019 portfolio , \u201d said a greek - based bank analyst who declined to be named .\n\u00a9 copyright 2008 bank of greece | terms and conditions | address : bank of greece , 21 e . venizelos avenue , gr 102 50 athens , telephone : + 30 210 320 1111\nanalysts said the move had to do with proton\u2019s own business problems and not with the country\u2019s severe debt crisis .\ndeposit guarantee schemes compensate certain deposits held by depositors of a bank that becomes unable to meet its obligations .\nthe license of the old proton bank has been withdrawn and the bank is put in liquidation . mr . dimitrios delipetros has been appointed as liquidator . the proceeds of the liquidation will be used to cover the claims of third parties , as stipulated by the law , with priority given to the resolution fund of teke . the shareholders will rank last as claimants .\nproton\u2019s major shareholder was businessman lavrentis lavrentiadis , who reduced his stake from a little over 20 percent to about 15 percent in march .\na senior banker who requested anonymity also said proton\u2019s woes were the result of its own business issues and was not a result of the debt crisis .\nthat amount should grow to 30 billion once euro zone parliaments ratify the eu\u2019s efsf safety net created to prevent the greek crisis from spilling over into other countries like spain or italy and triggering a new global economic downturn .\nproton , with a network of 31 branches and a current market value of about 11 million euros , had total assets of 3 . 8 billion at the end of the first quarter .\nmfi id ( monetary financial institution identifier ) is a code , unique to each institution in the mfi list provided by ecb ( european central bank ) . mfi id is hence applicable to mfis resident in the european union .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nfor inquiries related to this message please contact support . for sales inquiries , please visit urltoken\nif you believe this to be in error , please confirm below that you are not a robot by clicking\ni ' m not a robot\nbelow .\nplease make sure your browser supports javascript and cookies and that you are not blocking them from loading . for more information you can review the terms of service and cookie policy .\n13 eslin str . and 20 amaliados str . , 115 23 , athens , greece\nall credit institutions operating in greece are obliged to participate in greek deposit guarantee scheme .\nbic ( business identifier code , also known as swift code or swift bic ) is a the mostly used international identifier of financial institutions . swift is the registration authority for bics . bics are used in financial transactions , client and counterparty data bases , compliance documents and many others .\na bic consists of eight or eleven characters , comprising a financial institution code ( four characters ) , a country code ( two characters ) , a location code ( two characters ) and , optionally , a branch code ( three characters ) .\nthe code is alphanumerical , with the first two digits representing the two - digit iso code for the country of residence of the mfi and the remaining number of digits ( no limit has been specified ) is any combination of alphanumerical characters .\nit is the first lender to be nationalized under the financial stability fund ( fsf ) , a safety net set up by greece and its international lenders for banks that need to recapitalize but cannot raise funds in the market .\ngreek banks , troubled with rising provisions for impaired loans , shut out of wholesale funding markets and hurt by their greek government bond holdings , have also seen their deposits drop sharply since the start of the country\u2019s debt crisis .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nby drawing upon the skills of lawyers from various areas of practice within the firm , we offer our clients the necessary depth of trial expertise coupled with extensive industry experience .\nsarantitis has a diverse corporate and commercial practice representing a wide range of greek and foreign public and private corporate clients . we bring experience , technical capabilities and creativity to each client project .\nthe firm handles a variety of property related transactions , providing services to clients for the purchase , development , disposal and leasing of industrial , commercial and investment property .\nthe corporate intl awards commemorate those who have been successful over the past 12 months and who have shown excellence not only in expertise but in service .\nsarantitis advised qli group in respect of a restructuring agreement of company ' s debt , with its . . .\nsarantitis law firm , is advising the greek multinational industrial group m . j . maillis s . a . on all . . .\nglassdoor will not work properly unless browser cookie support is enabled . learn how to enable cookies .\nyour trust is our top concern , so companies can ' t alter or remove reviews .\nthis will replace the current featured review for targeted profile . are you sure you want to replace it ?\ncopyright \u00a9 2008\u20132018 , glassdoor , inc .\nglassdoor\nand logo are proprietary trademarks of glassdoor , inc ."]}
{"id": 55413, "summary": [{"text": "subpac is a tactile audio system , designed and developed in toronto , canada .", "topic": 22}, {"text": "the subpac consists of a combination of tactile transducers , vibro-tactile membranes , electronics and textiles , designed to deliver a physical dimension of sound .", "topic": 17}, {"text": "subpac is available in a wearable and seatback format .", "topic": 21}, {"text": "the device was intended to move music hardware technologies in this area past simple ' vibrating devices ' to deliver a complex and nuanced experience , to create an accurate tactile representation of whatever audio input is used .", "topic": 35}, {"text": "outside of music production and enjoyment , the subpac has a wide range of applications such as gaming , virtual reality ( vr ) and film enjoyment . ", "topic": 11}], "title": "subpac ( company )", "paragraphs": ["looking for information on a company to sell into ? you ' ve come to the right place . search our vast database of company information to find information on any company in any industry vertical . urltoken connect ' s company information provides c - level , vp , directory and manager level business contacts at any company .\nsubpac\u2019s \u2018value\u2019 as a company has increased , and so has our commitment to music , our foundation .\nyou\u2019re viewing a free company profile from the pitchbook platform . to explore subpac\u2019s full profile , request a free trial .\nmotor company peugeot have integrated subpac technology into a brand new music - based concept car . read on for more details\u2026\nfakespot has analyzed 3 products and 264 reviews for subpac products . the fakespot grade is based on reviews of products listed on amazon with subpac as the company name .\nlos angeles , oct . 14 , 2015 / prnewswire / - - subpac , the leading tactile audio company , today announced . . .\ntechnology company subpac have just launched a new online platform , feel subpac , to showcase exclusive tracks that have been optimised for the low - frequency capabilities of their wearable physical sound product .\nbuilt with \u2764\ufe0e by datalicious \u00a92018 a daughter company of tnw . urltoken is not affiliated with index ventures .\n) - - subpac , the pioneers of physical audio through wearable technology , has partnered with korea\u2019s leading entertainment company to integrate subpac physical audio technology into theater seats in seoul\u2019s most prestigious cinema cgv .\nkalkmann sound systems is one of subpac ' s top competitors . kalkmann sound systems is a private company that was founded in , in null . kalkmann sound systems has nan less employees vs . subpac .\ndevelop and implement the sales strategy for the us and international markets that ensures attainment of company sales goals and profitability .\nin addition , you have an excellent customer service attitude along with strong organization , communication and presentation skills . regular travel throughout the usa and internationally will be required to maintain the company\u2019s sales goals and to attend trade shows and company events .\n\u00a9 2018 pitchbook data . all rights reserved . pitchbook is a financial technology company that provides data on the capital markets .\nall purchasers of a subpac will now receive the official subpac t - shirt with their purchase .\nsubpac posted a video\nspheric rotation | t . power | sound healing | subpac\non youtube\nstudiofeed usa designs , develops and manufactures tactile audio systems . subpac is a private company . john alexiou is the co - founder & ceo of subpac and has an approval rating of 77 from owler members . azure capital , dada life , and m7 tech partners are some of subpac ' s investors . subpac ' s main competitors are kalkmann sound systems , actia and ryobi north america . subpac has 21 followers on owler .\nsubpac posted a video\n# mysubpac : we want to see how you use your subpac . . .\non youtube\n[ ] subpac - kickstarter edition get a subpac made on our first limited production run . ( see faq for international shipping )\nowler has collected 13 screenshots of subpac ' s website since jun 2014 . the latest subpac website design screenshot was captured in sep 2017 .\nlas vegas , jan . 6 , 2016 / prnewswire / - - subpac to showcase the subpac s2 ( seatback personal tactile a . . .\nsubpac ' s co - founder & ceo , john alexiou , currently has an approval rating of 77 % . subpac ' s primary competitors are\nbecome a part of subpac history . receive the official subpac t - shirt featuring our logo ( we ' ll collect your size before shipping ) .\nimmersion consulting group , a provider of program management support to the department of defense ( dod ) , is pleased to announce that the defense travel management office ( dtmo ) has awarded the company ' s subpac travel improvement team the inaugural icon award - western region .\n, who adds that subpac is going to change the way we make albums .\nsince subpac was founded in 09 / 2011 , it has participated in 2 rounds of funding . in total subpac has raised $ 7 . 2m . subpac ' s last funding round was on nov 2015 for a total of $ 6 . 1m\nsubpac was launched in 2013 and is based in los angeles , c . a .\n\u201c it was extremely humbling to hear the ceo of korea\u2019s largest entertainment company tell the asia media that subpac is the next big thing , and that they\u2019ll be integrating our technology into all their future initiatives , \u201d says todd chernecki , ceo and co - founder of subpac . \u201c over the years , we\u2019ve taken subpac from music to gaming to virtual reality , and most recently to the automotive world , and so it was natural for us to bring physical audio to theaters . \u201d\n[ ] subpac - earliest adopter . . . the first chance to get your own subpac at very discounted pricing ! very limited quantity available . ( us & canada only )\nactia is perceived as one of subpac ' s biggest rivals . actia was founded in null in elkhart , indiana . actia generates $ 29 . 8m more revenue than subpac .\nit ' s a conversation starter that everyone will want to try at a party , says williams , speaking to me at a demo day held by < span class =\ns1\n> inition , the production company that helped create the pugh experience .\nyou can play ' pass the subpac ' ,\nurltoken connect is a business directory where you can find contact and company information . our business directory has business contact information for private as well as public companies . no other business directory provides contacts with both phone and email information .\nfor more information about cj e & m or subpac please visit urltoken or urltoken respectively .\nimmersion consulting llc , a provider of program management and subject matter expertise on enterprise - wide business systems for the department of defense ( dod ) , announced today that greg barber joined the company to lead its new financial management practice area .\nstudiofeed , the company behind the subpac , is currently seeking funding on kickstarter . the project has a us $ 75 , 000 goal and is currently sitting about $ 10 , 000 short with ten days remaining . the money from funding will go towards producing the final version in a factory , as the prototypes have been built by hand . buyers interested in getting their own subpac will need to make a pledge of $ 350 .\nquite literally , the subpac m1 is a subwoofer that you wear like a backpack . studiofeed , the company behind the device , also makes the subpac s1 ( below ) which is a subwoofer that you strap to the back of your chair\u2014but let ' s be honest , the backpack is more fun . it ' s roughly the size of a classic camelback filled with water and weighs about the same . but the sound is huge .\nthe subpac connects you to music , movies and games unlike anything you ' ve ever experienced .\nwith a frequency response from 5hz to 130hz , subpac is the ultimate solution for experiencing low frequencies .\n\u201cif you like bass , you ' ll love the subpac . \u201d \u2013 stephan bodzin ( herzblut )\nhip hop producer timbaland hopes subpac physical sound technology will save the hearing of music crea . . .\nimmersion consulting is pleased to announce that martin rajk has joined the company as a principal and a member of immersion consulting ' s executive management committee . mr . rajk will identify and develop new business opportunities for immersion consulting ' s financial and program management services .\nplease send me sennheiser product - and company - information . by clicking the sign up below i agree to processing my hereby given personal data for that purpose . i may object against the processing at any time . i have read the data protection and privacy statement . *\n\u201cit ' s all about the subpac from now on . \u201d \u2013 gilles peterson , ( bbc radio )\nryobi north america is a top competitor of subpac . ryobi north america ' s headquarters is in shelbyville , indiana , and was founded in null . ryobi north america generates 238 % of subpac ' s revenue .\nsubpac , the fully immersive audio technology , is shifting gears as french automotive giant peugeot re . . .\ndespite being able to feel the bass , this song was not made any more enjoyable by the subpac .\nit\u2019s no secret that digital has disrupted the industry , but it is now being embraced in innovative ways . subpac\u2019s\nsubpac is a patent - pending tactile audio technology that transfers low frequencies directly to a users body and more .\nin episode 1 of the concepts , the subpac team explains how their audio technology allows people to feel inaudible frequencies .\nlos angeles - based subpac , a new startup which is developing a wearable vest and seatback device which . . .\nthe subpac began as a kickstarter campaign by a group of artists , entrepreneurs , and engineers collectively called studiofeed , eventually raising over $ 100 , 000 before funding closed in 2013 . since then it\u2019s received a ton of notable endorsements by the likes of daedalus , george clinton , and fatboy slim . from the first time i heard about the subpac , i was intrigued . the company\u2019s website includes testimonials from vice , who called it \u201cthe future of music listening , \u201d and wired who said it makes music a \u201cfull body experience . \u201d\nupon first glance , the subpac looks like one of those devices you strap to a regular chair to turn it into a massage chair . however , instead of offering massages , it offers bass . the creators are quick to point out this\nis not a vibration device .\ninstead , the company calls it a\nsub - woofer that generates a dynamic , rich and accurate tactile representation of whatever sound you input .\nsubpac is a tactile audio device that quietly and directly transfers low frequencies to your body , allowing you to feel music .\none subpac with a custom - designed cover just for you . work with our designers to choose a color , pattern or silkscreen and you ' ll get a one - of - a - kind subpac . ( see faq for international shipping )\nwhile mr gonzalez ' s invention would find a fairly unique place in the market , the subpac system already has rivals .\nsubpac has employees and is the last highest among it ' s top 10 competitors . the top 10 competitors average 106 .\nsubpac , a los angeles - based startup working on\nimmersive physical - sound technology ,\nannounced today . . .\nabout subpac subpac is a patent pending immersive audio technology that provides a new physical dimension to your music and media experience by translating low frequencies sound into a full body experience . available as a wearable ( the m1 ) or chair - back unit ( the s2 ) , subpac brings a new physical dimension to sound through the most immersive personal audio experience ever available .\nalexia noted that subpac is approaching creators of vr and ar and other new technologies in which you need to be physically immersed .\nabout sennheiser shaping the future of audio and creating unique sound experiences for customers \u2013 this aim unites sennheiser employees and partners worldwide . founded in 1945 , sennheiser is one of the world\u2019s leading manufacturers of headphones , microphones and wireless transmission systems . with 21 sales subsidiaries and long - established trading partners , the company is active in more than 50 countries and operates its own production facilities in germany , ireland , romania and the usa . since 2013 , sennheiser has been managed by daniel sennheiser and dr . andreas sennheiser , the third generation of the family to run the company . in 2017 , the sennheiser group generated turnover totaling \u20ac667 . 7 million . urltoken .\n\u201c subpac will bring a new paradigm to audio based on listening , \u201d says ahn suk - joon , ceo of cj e & m music performance . \u201c i expect subpac will be utilized in various industries including music , movies , games and vr . \u201d\nevery business contact on urltoken connect is complete with email , phone and title . urltoken connect has the business contacts found nowhere else . we offer business contacts in any company at any department and across any industry . our mission is to map every business organization on the planet , contact by contact and keep them current through a collaborative effort .\npowered with 15v dc adapter ( 110 - 240v ac ) . your subpac will be shipped with the right plug for your region .\nsubpac has been tested and is supported by some of the most respected producers , djs and taste - makers in the music industry .\n\u201c when i activate subpac , i am transported to a world of 3d frequencies . \u201d \u2013 mala ( dmz , deep medi )\nthe subpac doesn ' t separate the audio signal into low and high , so the bass would still be played through the headphones or speakers as it would if a user wasn ' t using the subpac . it offers a frequency response ranging from 5hz to 130hz .\nlos angeles , may 4 , 2016 / prnewswire / - - subpac , a transformational technology brand , is pioneering a . . .\nthe 17 x 12 x 1 . 5 in ( 43 x 30 x 4 cm ) , 4 . 8 lb ( 2 . 2 kg ) m2 is worn like a backpack , with adjustable shoulder straps at the front that bring the subpac bass thumper up close to the body at the rear . the company says that its brand new subpac transducers have been optimized for greater accuracy and energy efficiency , delivering powerful and immersive low end thunder through the unit\u2019s vibrotactile membranes while remaining quiet to those nearby . the materials have also been treated with nano silver to keep bacteria and odor in check during active use .\nthe company have recently recruited a fresh batch of bass - obsessed producers to push the equipment to it ' s absolute limits . you ' ll be able to hear what kode9 , taso , ash koosa , and pinch got up to very soon , but today we ' re bringing you an exclusive track from hyperdub ' s very own ikonika .\nfor producers creating tracks or djs mixing records , for instance , the subpac is a gift to the art of sculpting and blending low frequencies . dub pioneer scientist , in fact , is already planning on making an album using the subpac to be expressly packaged with the device .\nthe ultimate reward for supporters of subpac . you ' ll receive a private night out with the founders in your city , plus recognition on our website as a major supporter of subpac . you ' ll receive 2 of your own subpacs , as well as our eternal gratitude .\nsubpac ' s revenue is the fourth highest among it ' s top 10 competitors . the top 10 competitors average $ 3 . 5m .\nlos angeles - - ( business wire ) - - subpac , the fully immersive audio technology , is shifting gears as fren . . .\ninside the subpac are two transducers ,\nsays steve snooks , a dj ,\njust as you would find in a speaker .\nif you like bass , you ' ll love the subpac . and i like bass . i ' m also hearing impaired , so i really felt like i was experiencing something that ' d i ' d been missing out on for years . even for you normals out there , however , the subpac offers a totally unique experience . the best comparison to the subpac bump would probably be a car with a sound system worth many thousands of dollars ( and , hopefully , underbody lights . ) that ' s not quite right , though , because your bones shake more with the subpac .\nput simply , the subpac m1 is a lot of fun . it ' s a novelty , of course , but it ' s hard not to smile the first time those sweet low frequency waves pulse through your body . the subpac s1 is especially fun since it just sits in the back of your chair and doesn ' t require all the annoying straps and stuff . of course , it ' s not mobile , but it ' s arguably more powerful than the subpac m1 . after using either of the subpac models for a little while , music will sound a little empty without it .\nlos angeles - - ( business wire ) - - following last week ' s release of jurassic world , subpac , a fully immers . . .\nnormally we\u2019d probably write this kind of thing off as yet another company attempting to cash in on the pro audio market with a superfluous , gimmicky product , but the subpac website\u2019s supporters page is enough to make us consider whether it actually might be something a little more serious . testimonies from the likes of adrian sherwood ( \u201cwithout a doubt , the most useful studio tool i have come across in many years ! \u201d ) , mala , joker and gilles peterson suggest that it might be worth keeping an eye on the development of this one .\nstudiofeed usa designs , develops and manufactures tactile audio systems . subpac was founded in 09 / 2011 . subpac ' s headquarters is located in los angeles , california , usa 90028 . it has raised 7 . 2m in 2 rounds . the latest round was in nov 2015 . some of s . . .\nin the age of earbuds , it ' s easy to forget what big sound really sounds like . as it says on the website , the subpac adds\na physical dimension to the music experience\n\u2014extra emphasis on\nexperience .\nafter just a few minutes of using the subpac , you ' ll realize very viscerally that you ' ve never heard music like this before . after all , you don ' t really hear music with the subpac . you feel it .\nsubpac represents a revolution in the listening experience , allowing you to feel your music . it connects you to a new dimension in sound \u2013 the physical dimension .\nsubpac is a patent - pending tactile audio technology that transfers low frequencies directly to users body and provides them with a new physical dimension to the music experience .\ndeveloper of an audio technology designed to support independent music and art . the company ' s audio technology transfers low sound frequencies to the user ' s body and provides a new physical dimension to the music experience and also supports experiential sound to improve all forms of entertainment not only music , but also video games , virtual reality and cinema , enabling music producers to optimize their music to capture the physical dimension of sound .\nif you haven\u2019t heard the buzz , the subpac tactile bass system is , in short , a device that lets you feel sound \u2014 specifically the low end of the sonic spectrum , where bass resides . there are two models of the subpac currently available : the s2 is a stationary unit meant to be strapped to a chair , and the m2 is wearable as a backpack . both work via embedded transducers that actually pump out the sound \u2014 if someone nearby is using a subpac , you\u2019ll hear muffled bass as if your neighbors are having a party next door . when you wear the subpac and have headphones in , you\u2019ll feel the bass thump against your back .\nsaid speaker was made by subpac , the wearable tech company who want you , me , and everyone we know to really experience music in a whole new way , and they ' re doing this by manufacturing , y ' know , speakers you can wear . if you ' re a wee bit sceptical about the whole thing and are currently conceiving it as a kind of souped - up rumble pack , just know that everyone from timbaland to richie hawtin have used their products , and if you can think of anything else that links those two figures we ' d love to hear about it .\nsubpac is creating its own physical - sound category through two unique products : the subpac m2 , a wearable vest , and the subpac s2 , a seatback device . similar to sub woofers in the back of seats , when you wear this wearable , which is similar to a backpack , you literally feel the low - end frequencies throughout your entire body \u2014 and you can take it wherever you go . the startup has attracted major investors and industry leaders who have joined forces to engineer this sound movement .\nit is no accident that snooks is a dub dj . bass is what subpac does best , and it is primarily designed for music - he wears it while djing .\nif you\u2019re wondering why all the kids seem to have left dubstep behind , it\u2019s because they\u2019re into stuff like future bass now . not surprisingly , it\u2019s a genre that also translates beautifully on the subpac . with long breaks in - between its bass drops , \u201calways\u201d left me eagerly anticipating those moments so i could feel them in the subpac .\nsubpac is high - fidelity tactile sound , advancing producers , djs , sound designers and creators in their craft in high fidelity . wearable , portable and quiet to the outside world , subpac takes music , gaming , virtual reality , sound healing , home theater and automotive sound systems from just hearing to hearing & feeling , revealing the best of the visceral \u2018live\u2019 club experience at home or on the go . subpac is a product of studiofeed , a creative community of artists , engineers and technologists headquartered in los angeles .\nthese are some of my impressions as i try out a subpac tactile bass system with speech radio . it is a kind of rumble pack that you wear against your back .\nthe subpac device is being evangelised by a pair of british musicians - turned - businessmen who want it to work in conjunction with headphones as part of an enhanced sound experience .\neven though boosting headphones\u2019 bass levels has become a major trend among some of the most successful headphone companies , they still don\u2019t deliver the full experience of a nightclub or a quality hi - fi system . if you actually want to feel the bass , then the subpac is what you need . inside a backpack - like construction , subpac has a set of transducers that make your body feel deep frequencies in the range between 5 - 130 hz . while i haven\u2019t had the chance yet to test this wearable tactile bass system , i am a long - time transducers enthusiast with several units installed in my couch and bed and therefore have high hopes in what subpac can deliver . the company\u2019s website is full of testimonials from musicians stating that \u201ethis thing is dope\u201c ( lotus fire ) or \u201ehas forever changed the way i listen to music\u201c ( dubfire ) . in order to get the tactile sensation you will have to carry a small pack with an integrated amplifier and battery attached to your belt , which drives the transducer system on your back . the subpac\u2019s battery lasts for up to eight hours and the price of the whole system is currently at $ 349 .\nsubpac recently announced the close of a $ 6 million series a financing and has garnered the attention of major investors and industry leaders , including google android co - creator andy rubin .\nthe subpac does not separate the audio signal into lows vs . mids / highs like a traditional sub - woofer crossover . it transfers low frequencies to the body while maintaining the original signal to your headphones / external speaker system . in addition the subpac does not utilize artificial bass enhancement effects ; rather , it delivers a flat , true signal to the user .\nwe have spent the last 4 months introducing subpac to respected artists and industry players and have incorporated their feedback . along this road we have built a strong roster of supporters . we very much consider our artist supporters an extension of our team \u2013 all of whom are passionate about the possibilities of subpac . all are passionate about the possibilities of feeling the music .\nsubpac enables its users to experience intense bass without damaging their hearing . it is a combination of speaker components , textiles , foams , and electronics that is light weight and compact .\nwe ' ve seen chairs with built - in sound like the like ace bayou ' s wireless audio recliner and the gamepod chair , but a new product called the subpac aims to offer similar functionality in a lightweight , portable design . essentially , the subpac is like a subwoofer designed to make a user feel what he or she is listening to , instead of just hearing it .\nlos angeles ( sept . 1 , 2015 ) \u2013 subpac , the fully immersive audio technology , is shifting gears as french automotive giant peugeot releases the industry\u2019s first music - based concept car .\nthe technologically advanced peugeot fractal concept car , which incorporates subpac\u2019s tactile bass systems , will be unveiled and on display at the 2015 frankfurt auto show from sept . 17 through sept . 27 .\nconcept car he was designing . seeing it\u2019s potential to deliver a physical sense of low frequencies both accurately and silently in a closed cabin environment , he brought subpac into the mix to generate p\nsubpac is revolutionizing the way audio is produced and experienced . our category - defining personal tactile bass systems have quickly become essential tools for music production from the top studios in la and london , to basements and bedrooms worldwide . not just for musicians and producers , the subpac adds real depth , connection and enjoyment to whatever audio you play through it \u2013 music and media comes to life with the added dimension of physical bass . imagine standing in front of a beautifully tuned club system and feeling the bass \u2013 this is the experience the subpac delivers , all without any external noise .\nit didn\u2019t have a clue where to start , but some dogged foraging on craigslist eventually unearthed the crucial driving technical forces behind the subpac : renowned local audio engineer andrew kilpatrick and sarosh khwaja , a chap with the material - science background necessary to synthesize a combination of textiles , foams and polymers that would transmit vibrations from the subpac\u2019s speaker components to the human body in an authentically visceral manner .\n( update : a kickstarter page for the subpac has since been created , giving more details on the \u201cportable tactile audio device\u201d , which is available at $ 275 to the first 20 backers . )\n\u201cmusic is a central part of the driving experience . integrating subpac technology into the automotive world has always been a part of our road - map , and we\u2019re beyond thrilled to be a part of the forward - thinking peugeot fractal , \u201d said john alexiou , subpac\u2019s ceo . \u201conce people physically feel the true impact of music and sound , there is no going back to just hearing it\u201d .\nsubpac and sennheiser have come together to create the first immersive listening lounge in europe with the opening of the new \u2018blue lounge\u2019 , which resides in the expansive westfield mall in shepherd\u2019s bush , london .\nwe would like to give a massive shout out to kode9 and the hyperdub team , the new album is great on a subpac and the accompanying visuals by simulation artist lawence lek blew us away .\ni wanted to see how the subpac would handle different music genres , so i came up with a few tracks to put it through its paces . check them out , along with notes , below .\nsubpac is used with any line in , and is used in conjunction with any headphones or speaker set - up . it is used in any seated , or laying position and its intensity is fully adjustable .\nthe subpac is a bluetooth plug and play that connects to any device , whether it\u2019s your laptop or any phone , and it lets you feel those low frequencies that you can\u2019t really experience unless you feel them .\nsubpac ( urltoken ) is a technology pioneer of physical audio , defining experiential sound through media and entertainment . integrating its patent - pending immersive physical - sound\u00ae technology , subpac transcends the traditional audio experience by providing users the ability to actually feel sound throughout their body - from music and gaming , to virtual reality and film . conceived in toronto in 2012 , and headquartered in silicon valley with offices in los angeles , san francisco , and london , subpac is the brainchild of co - founders john alexiou and todd chernecki . investors and advisors include andy rubin\u2019s playground global , carmelo anthony\u2019s m7 tech partners , kyrie irving , timbaland , and others .\nat the time of writing we don\u2019t have much information on exactly how it works or when it\u2019ll go on sale . the subpac site suggests that it\u2019s a kickstarter project , but the links simply direct to the crowd funding website\u2019s homepage , and a search for the product doesn\u2019t reveal any results . the subpac is being developed by studiofeed , a toronto - based organisation which claims to \u201csupport independent music through technology development and community engagement\u201d .\nbut at its heart , what makes subpac great is the thrill of the sensation , which is something very human that most of us can relate to .\nat the sonar festival , young kids were using it .\nthe partnership integrates subpac\u2019s tactile bass technology in the peugeot fractal transferring low frequencies directly to the occupant\u2019s bodies . it will be unveiled at the 2015 frankfurt auto show in two weeks ( sept . 17 - 27 ) .\nthe cgv cinema in downtown seoul now has two theaters in its facility fully integrated with subpac technology , bringing physical sound to the movie viewing experience . the two theaters consist of 75 premium seats with subpac technology directly built into the backrest , individual controls on each armrest to adjust intensity levels , and personal headphones . this technology and experiential integration between subpac and cj e & m marks the first - ever consumer cinema environment with a physical sound experience . as a subsidiary of cj group and cj entertainment & media , cj cgv is the largest multiplex cinema chain in south korea , with theater locations in other asia countries , as well as the united states .\nso is the subpac really \u201cthe future of music listening ? \u201d in my opinion , not really . but then again , what product ever lives up to being called the future of anything ? i will say that my initial reaction of the subpac being a gimmick was squashed after using it . it is , in fact , a fine - tuned device that works well as a tool for professionals and as a music enhancer for casual use .\nin our documentary above , we spoke to iconic producer richie hawtin about wearable technology ' s integration into live performance and production with subpac , as well as other wearable ideas he ' d like to see come to life .\nwe are always wowed by the reaction from deaf people experiencing the subpac for the first time , and this time was no different . keep an eye on our social media for details of where you can catch us next .\nin other words , studiofeed , will be a meaningful owner in subpac . we hope the implications of a \u2018non - profit\u2019 entity being a major owner in a \u2018for - profit\u2019 entity reverberates far and wide . the more successful subpac is , the greater the value of the resources available to our foundation . other partners who share in our beliefs about the importance of music will also be committing their resources as we raise awareness and support for our foundation .\nthe benefits of introducing a technology that lets home listeners and music - makers do their thing without risking grave hearing loss are self - evident , but the subpac is also finding early support from individuals already living with hearing loss .\nkode9 is quoted on the product\u2019s website : \u201cfrom a dj and production point of view , when you use the subpac , you get that kick , that punch that you wouldn\u2019t necessarily get unless you cranked your studio monitors . \u201d\nheadquartered in los angeles with offices in the bay area and london , subpac is a creation of studiofeed , a global community of artists , engineers and technologists working together to create groundbreaking experiences that move people closer to music and sound .\n\u201ccollaborating with sennheiser , a global leader in hi - fidelity audio , is a true milestone in subpac\u2019s \u2018spread bass\u2019 mission to introduce a new era of immersive physical sound to music fans worldwide , \u201d said john alexiou , founder of subpac . \u201cwith the blue lounge installations at westfield , legions of listeners will now have the opportunity to connect deeper with new music and the music they already love in a way the artists intended when they were creating in the studio .\njust a couple of days ago , we got the subpac s2 and m2 shipped to our office to try out . i opened the s2 box , strapped the unit to my chair , then plugged it into its included control box . the control box includes a power cord out , ( our subpac included several international plug adapters ) audio in jack , headphone out jack , on / off switch , and intensity control , which as you might imagine , adjusts the strength of the transducers .\nwhat i was most impressed by was the subpac\u2019s precision . different registers of bass sounded\u2026er\u2026felt different . writing about music gear for a living , the odd art of trying to translate sound into words has left me with a few tropes that translate well . the subpac reminded me of why these words work . the low mids of guitar and some bass parts really did punch . kick drums felt like a gut punch . and i could feel sub - bass of a drum machine all over .\nthe subpac education team held a youth workshop at the give a beat launch event to demonstrate sound physics concepts to students from local boys and girls clubs . students learned how sound travels in different mediums with \u201clearning stations\u201d using several roland aira synthesizers .\ngive a beat is a social justice organization that is focused on our privatized prison crisis . a positive spin : remixed was an event that gave subpac a chance to connect students through music and academics in hopes of breaking the school to prison pipeline .\nlike the subpac , it relies on a transducer . but the electrical signals containing the music are used to send pulses through the bike saddle , which is in direct contact with the rider ' s posterior , channelling the vibrations through the body to the head .\nthe t - shirt company at laguna beach has been a favorite tourist shop in town for over 3 decades , specializing in carefully curated t - shirts , sweatshirts , and souvenirs . owner / artist tillman segal originally established the store back in the day of heat transfers and decals . throughout the years , our overriding statement has always been that of quality . inspired by the incredibly rich history and happenings that make laguna so special , tillman ' s daughter lauren is now cultivating a culture of community in the store , with more eco - friendly products , items made locally , and by proving a platform for non - profits to get their messages out and raise money .\nthe cross - disciplinary team at studiofeed that developed subpac is made up of engineers , designers , materials scientists , music producers and other supporting players . the individuals on this team have worked together to develop a product that brings a new sense to sound : touch .\ndoom metal is another genre known for its low end , but not in the same way as some of the above . on this cut , the subpac gave an authentic rumble to the downtuned guitar parts , as if i was standing in muddy festival grounds in front of electric wizard\u2019s wall of amps . i would have turned the subpac over to my front to really get a live feel , but i felt weird doing that in my office . suffice to say , this track showed how the unit can recreate a live show in a pretty cool way .\nfollowing the successful start to sennheiser\u2019s preferred audio partnership with westfield last year , the sennheiser blue lounge will give the brand a permanent place for people to relax , try the latest sennheiser momentum headphones and discover new music . the blue lounge chairs will have ipads and headphones built in , as well as a new kind of tactile audio technology by subpac , encased in the chair\u2019s back rest cushion . the innovative subpac technology transfers low frequencies directly to the body allowing users to feel the bass , enhancing the listening experience by adding a new physical dimension to sound .\nit ' s unclear why the designers didn ' t just build the controls into the pack or at least a sleeker module . an obvious explanation is that you wear the subpac on your back where it would be hard to access the volume and power switch . but not that hard .\nrecently , a number of amazing partners have joined the subpac mission . investment and development support from andy rubin\u2019s innovative playground global , world - class music producer timbaland , \u2018a - list\u2019 artists and professional athletes are just some of the new partners we\u2019ll be providing details on in the days ahead .\nwe are ready to deliver subpac to the world . we have manufacturing facilities lined up in the united states ( indiana ) and canada ( toronto ) . we have developed partnerships with leaders in various communities and need a \u2018kickstart\u2019 to make an impact \u2013 a big impact , as quickly as possible .\nwe recently had the amazing opportunity to collaborate with hyperdub to showcase kode9\u2019s forthcoming solo album \u2018n\u00f8thing\u2019 . los angeles , san francisco & london played city host to artist kode9 for this experience \u2013 allowing guests the opportunity to experience tracks like \u2018respirator\u2019 in an intimate setting with subpac technology providing the low frequencies .\nnow that you know the perks and perils of the subpac , you need to ask yourself a couple of questions . do you really need to walk around with your own private nightclub strapped to your back ? or are you better off getting a really good set of headphones and saving that body bumping experience for saturday night like a normal person ?\n\u201cit has a lot of potential for us in the deaf community towards enjoying music in a whole new way \u2014 our way , by listening to music through feeling it , \u201d says wilde . \u201cas i said before and the first time i tried the subpac : \u2018our headphones are finally here . \u2019 i foresee a bright future for this product .\nthe top 10 competitors in subpac ' s competitive set are kalkmann sound systems , actia , ryobi north america , automotive art by branden , buchanan automotive , knight automotive and performance , the greasy wrench automotive , drive 1 usa , pearson automotive and eclipse window tinting elkhart . together they have raised over 0 between their estimated 1 . 1k employees .\nas a founder and major shareholder i have personally committed half of my shares in subpac to our foundation , studiofeed , a registered non - profit dedicated to the advancement of music . if you know our history , you know subpac was born out of studiofeed \u2013 it\u2019s our dna . studiofeed incubates and accelerates technology , media and philanthropic initiatives that create deeper connections and access to music . these 3 pillars : technology , media and philanthropy will work together to optimize our cause \u2013 the advancement of music . check out the first initiative we are supporting , the muse seek project , who are doing incredible work to bring the physical experience of sound to deaf children in the dominican republic and beyond : urltoken\nthe subpac \u2014 hatched from the minds behind electronic - music - loving local collective studiofeed \u2014 is a cushionlike subwoofer rig that , as the literature puts it , \u201cgenerates a dynamic , rich and accurate tactile representation of whatever sound you input . \u201d more simply put , that means you hook the thing up to a sound source , plug in your headphones , lean back against it and feel an authentic \u201cwhoomp , whoomp , whoomp\u201d surging through your trunk just as if you were standing in front of a p . a . blasting away at deafening volume during a dj set or live show , only without the deafening volume . \u201cfeel your music , \u201d goes the subpac slogan , and indeed you do .\nmonths of trial and error eventually gave birth to a bulky subpac prototype that , alexiou recalls , looked \u201ckinda like a ghostbusters backpack . it was ridiculous . \u201d still , it worked . remarkably well , at that . and so , once studiofeed had sufficiently refined its new gadget into \u201csomething we were proud of , \u201d alexiou threw the subpac in a bag , headed straight to seattle\u2019s decibel festival \u2014 an art - first , not - for - profit electronic - music event akin to montreal\u2019s mutek or the sound in motion festival studiofeed launched in toronto last july \u2014 and embarked on a months - long journey through north america and europe , taking the goods to the people and winning them over one at a time .\nthe car incorporates subpac\u2019s tactile bass technology into the back of each seat creating a visceral and high - fidelity driving experience . in addition to a smartwatch remote system and custom loudspeakers by focal , the peugeot fractal\u2019s external design alerts road users ( pedestrians , cyclists ) of its presence by different sounds specific to the vehicle\u2019s status ( acceleration , deceleration and cruising speed ) .\nnow it was time to get heavy . i wanted double kick drum , and \u201cthe demon\u2019s name is surveillance\u201d by djent pioneers meshuggah , did not disappoint . the double bass keeps up a relentless assault throughout the song , and the subpac kept up with every hit . it was less relaxing than the other songs , but still ended up feeling like a consistent heavy massage .\nthe main design flaw , however , is the controller . this bulky thing is roughly the size of two packs of cigarettes side - by - side and basically as sexy as a walkman knock - off . the bulk of the component makes pretty much everything you do with the subpac awkward because it weighs down one side of the device and gets in the way when you move your arm .\nthe device can be used for anything that creates sound \u2013 music , video games , movies and so on . an interesting use proposed by the creators is for djs and music producers . the subpac allows djs to better monitor low frequency in a club setting . for producers , it allows them to create at late hours while keeping the bass on the speakers low , so as not to annoy neighbors .\nit\u2019s tough to understand or to describe how well the subpac works until you\u2019ve actually settled back into one yourself , mind you , which is why its creators have diligently been putting prototypes in the hands of tastemakers in a position to give it credibility upon its initial rollout \u2014 as studiofeed founder john alexiou puts it \u2014 as \u201cnot a gimmick , \u201d but something \u201cthat is a really beneficial element to music . \u201d\nrobbie wilde , who performs under the droll moniker \u201cthat deaf dj , \u201d has likened the product to \u201cheadphones for the deaf\u201d and has enthusiastically taken up the cause . indeed , he\u2019s currently working with the studiofeed crew on developing a robbie wilde - branded subpac tailored specifically the deaf community that will be tuned \u201cto a specific frequency wave set accustomed to the needs of an individual with little to no hearing . \u201d\nalthough we cannot anticipate every problem that may arise , our combination of experienced audio engineers , manufacturing , professionals , designers and carefully selected partners have left us with confidence in our ability to mitigate risks . our extensive testing and showcasing to various artists / industry stakeholders has allowed us to iteratively improve subpac and bring it to a level that has been given the stamp of approval from the most discerning audio enthusiasts .\nthe possibilities for subpac are pretty extraordinary . the virtual reality demo created with fashion designer gareth pugh and artist matthew stone for selfridges - - a spiralling mass of black and white geometric patterns , unravelling paths and unsettling creatures / people with pointy heads emerging sporadically from it all - - shows this can enrich an art installation , a music video or any kind of new design experience we ' ve not yet fathomed .\nagain , this is a huge boon for music professionals . while the low frequency sounds shake your bones , the subpac is ( relatively ) quiet to the outside world . that means you can stay up late laying down mixes or cutting up tracks without having to worry about noise complaints from your neighbors . it ' s also a wonder for the hearing impaired who might not otherwise enjoy the experience of certain types of music .\ni can feel my teeth vibrating . but in a good way . i ' m sitting in a dark room with a series of transducers channelling some heavy bass through my spine , up to my skull and through my jaw as well apparently . i ' m wearing < span class =\ns1\n> subpac , a backpack that behaves like a subwoofer for your body , translating low frequencies into vibrations you can feel .\nafter that , says todd chernecki , studiofeed\u2019s head of operations , \u201cwe hope to be making as many as we can on an ongoing basis to get them out to market\u201d through manufacturing facilities ready to go on both sides of the border . the hope is that the subpac becomes the economic engine that then funds all of studiofeed\u2019s activities , from sound in motion to eventually creating a creative space in toronto devoted to the support of independent music .\nfrom whence does such ( admittedly guarded ) confidence spring ? well , it\u2019s becoming clearer and clearer to the subpac\u2019s creators as time goes on that they\u2019ve got something potentially far larger on their hands than a mere tool for bringing the club experience home for ardent music fans in a manner that won\u2019t result in one\u2019s neighbours or the police beating down the door . it has , as alexiou observes , \u201ca number of applications much wider than we\u2019d anticipated . \u201d\nthe subpac m2 is currently up for pre - order , priced at us $ 379 ( rising to $ 399 when the \u201cearlybird\u201d period ends ) . shipping is expected to start in december . gizmag is expecting to take the m2 for a test drive in the near future , where we\u2019ll hopefully find it delivers a more satisfying punch than the woojer wearable woofer we reviewed last year . in the meantime , check out the video below for an introduction to the system .\nas for dimensions , the subpac measures 18 . 5 x 12 x 1 . 75 inches ( 47 x 30 . 5 x 4 . 4 cm ) . it weighs 3 . 8 pounds ( 1 . 72 kg ) , so it should be small and light enough for most users to carry around without too much effort . it is powered by a 15v dc adapter , and the creators say that the product will be shipping with the right plug for various regions around the world .\nas someone who was happy to see dubstep\u2019s decline over the last couple of years after an onslaught of wub wub , screech , wub , i knew that testing the subpac out thoroughly meant i had to revisit the genre . to my surprise , the sustained synth lines that kick off \u201csome chords\u201d provided a pleasant pulse to my back , and when the syncopated beats started around 1 : 37 , it felt like a skilled masseuse was working on my back in rhythm . has edm ever been this relaxing ?"]}
{"id": 55420, "summary": [{"text": "the hammarlund manufacturing company was founded by oscar hammarlund in new york city , new york , united states in 1910 .", "topic": 32}, {"text": "when the company was dissolved in the early 1970s , it was among the usa 's very oldest producers of radio equipment . ", "topic": 36}], "title": "hammarlund", "paragraphs": ["the hammarlund hq - 180xe is a hammarlund hq - 180 with the addition of 11 crystal controlled . . .\noscar hammarlund started the hammarlund manufacturing company in 1910 . in the 1920\u00b4s the company , through an affiliate , hammarlund - roberts , inc . , manufactured broadcast receivers , and\napc25 variable capacitor , panel mount , 2 . 8 - 17 pf , hammarlund\napc75 variable capacitor , panel mount , 4 . 6 - 75 pf , hammarlund\ncomet pro var . 5 according to receiver - c hammarlund mfg . co .\nyou can write your own review of the hammarlund super pro sp - 210x .\nhallicrafters vs hammarlund , . . . super pros , that is , . . .\nyou can write your own review of the hammarlund hq - 180 ( a ) .\nhammarlund mfg . co . marketed components such as variable capacitors , coils and dials . the hammarlund - roberts name disappeared about 1932 . the two companies used the same address on\nhammarlund manufacturer hammarlund item condition untested , missing parts or complete system required for testing accessories missing accessories ( software , cables , manual , remote , etc . ) box condition .\napc25 variable capacitor , panel mount , 2 . 8 - 17 pf , mfr : hammarlund\napc75 variable capacitor , panel mount , 4 . 6 - 75 pf , mfr : hammarlund\nhammarlund mfg . co . , inc the incredible pre - war ' super - pro ' comprehensive history , serial number analysis , restoration details . includes info on the hammarlund comet pro\nberglund be , barnekow l , hammarlund d , sandgren p , snowball if . 1996 .\nhammarlund manufacturer hammarlund item condition untested , missing parts or complete system required for testing accessories missing accessories ( software , cables , manual , remote , etc . ) box condition . . .\nthe hammarlund comet pro var . 6 ( according to communications receivers by moore ) is . . .\nmodel : comet pro [ var . 5 ] - hammarlund mfg . co . inc . ; new\nthe hammarlund hq - 105tr transceiver has a general coverage receiver section , tuning . 54 to . . .\n1968 ad from qst ( september 1968 ) for hammarlund , giving its location in mars hill , nc .\nhammarlund radio communications receiver . it is untested and will need to be cleaned up . radio communications receiver .\nthe hammarlund comet pro var . 8 ( according to communications receivers by moore ) is the ba . . .\nthe hammarlund comet pro var . 7 ( according to communications receivers by moore ) is the 22 . . .\nthe hammarlund hq - 200 general coverage tunes from 0 . 540 to 30 mhz in four r . . .\nwickes engineering & construction co . - hammarlund mfg . co . , inc . - r - 270 / frr\nthe hammarlund mr 50 - x is a crystal controlled , single channel monitor , operating in the 1 . . .\nurltoken another site with hammarlund manuals urltoken another don ' t be afraid of the dejavu reader . it is reliable and trustworthy .\nhammarlund hq100ac receiver my 1963 original hammarlund communications receiver . this receiver covers . 54 to 30mhz . it features an rf preamplifer , 2 if stages , a true bfo circuit and a q multiplier for additional selectivity . this receiver still works great . more photo s\noscar hammarlund\u2019s management style was \u201cfamily - like\u201d ; he frequently visited the productions lines and knew every person who worked for him by name . he passed away in 1945 . the company , however , continued to flourish under the direction of lloyd hammarlund , his son .\nfor model comet pro var . 5 ( according to moore ) , hammarlund mfg . co . inc . ; new york , ny\nhammarlund hq200 radio powers up and plays . these have been sitting on a shelf in my house for several years . pick up ok .\nfounder oscar hammarlund died in 1945 . his son , lloyd a hammarlund , who had been actively managing the company since the early 1930\u00b4s , continued the family\u00b4s involvement . stuart meyer , w2ghk , a mobile two - way radio expert , guidet the company from 1960 to 1966 .\n4 of the coils with red wire are marked bud and one with red wire is marked hammarlund mfg . co . new york usa .\nwe hope to provide history information both on the hammarlund company and hammarlund products . the small group that is working on the website cannot come up with everything , so we solicit contributions of past articles or advertisements that we can incorporate . proper recognition and credit will be given all .\nlikely an example of corporate wishful thinking , hammarlund products were supposedly so preeminent in the pioneering era of radio that they became a part of the language of radio . as the story goes , early radio enthusiasts affectionately referred to hammarlund products as\nham\nproducts , and called themselves\nham\noperators . in truth , hammarlund was a minor and barely known company at the time\nham\nstarted to be used .\nbecause the company had specialized in high - frequency capacitors for use in commercial and military equipment , nearly 90 percent of all american electronic military gear produced during the early part of world war ii incorporated hammarlund variable capacitors , until the other manufacturers could be taught the hammarlund techniques and began making them . at the peak of wartime production the famous hammarlund \u201capc\u201d variable capacitor was produced at the rate of one million a month by ten different manufacturers .\nin the 1960\u2019s , hammarlund produced the basic faa airport control tower vhf am receiver , designed for the 108 - 132 mhz portion of the spectrum .\nwhile at hammarlund , stuart was primarily responsible for expanding the product line to include land - mobile two - way radio and high frequency equipment . .\nhammarlund hq - 110 radio powers up and plays . these have been sitting on a shelf in my house for several years . pick up ok .\nthis is for 36 hammarlund plug in coils consisting of 4 , 5 and 6 pin types . \u00a9 electrojunk . we specialize in offbeat antique electronic junk .\n{ kb :\n152 kb\n, title :\nhammarlund mfg . co . comet pro ( 3 )\n, ite :\n3\n}\n{ kb :\n196 kb\n, title :\nhammarlund mfg . co . comet pro ( 3 )\n, ite :\n3\n}\nmany of their needs . based on several generations of experience and know - how , the hammarlund manufacturing co . reached high levels of achievement during its lifetime .\nhammarlund was justifyably proud of there penetration of the market . this list of comet - pro users appears in their ad in the june 1933 issue of qst :\nthis radio doesn ' t weigh nearly as much as the sx - 101 from hallicrafters though . hammarlund probably uses more aluminum then hallicrafters did in that era .\nbeginning in 1955 hammarlund manufactured a full line of receivers , most of them bearing the hq prefix . only the above models are descendents of the hq - 120 .\nhammarlund model hq - 100a c vintage general coverage ham radio receiver . we have no way to comprehensively test this unit . so its sold as is , as pictured .\njenny hammarlund ( london ) joined kkr in 2016 and is a member of the european real estate team . prior to joining kkr , ms . hammarlund was a director at v\u00e4rde partners in london where she was focused on sourcing and executing real estate investments across europe . previously , ms . hammarlund was a vice president at lehman brothers real estate partners in new york where she was focused on evaluating and executing real estate investments in the us . she holds an mba from columbia business school and speaks four languages .\ncomprehensive history , circuit details with comparison to the hammarlund sp - 600 , restoration details , best features of each receiver . yes ! you can vote for your favorite super pro\nan early comet , with it ' s hammarlund supplied electro - dynamic speaker . it ' s an eight - tube superhet with on - board ac power supply . the radio tuned 545khz to 20mhz using five sets of plug - in coils . the variable capacitors , plug - in ceramic coil forms , and double tuned if transformers were all hammarlund products .\nthe hammarlund comet pro ( later model , variation 5 according to communicatioins receivers by moore ) covers 1 , 5 to 20 mhz in four bands in am and cw ( bfo ) .\ngenerally , it ' s believed that hammarlund ' s sp - 600 was introduced in 1950 but that may have been an\navailable to the public\nannouncement . hammarlund was often slow to release official announcements . as an example , fifteen years earlier , hammarlund had produced the spa receiver , a receiver identical to the sp - 10 super pro , on a signal corps contract in june 1935 . however , they didn ' t officially announce the\nnew\nsuper pro sp - 10 receiver to the public until nine months later , in march 1936 .\nhammarlund mfg . co . , new york city . electronic assistance corp . took them over around 1968 and sold out everything by 1973 . the hammarlund factory was still located in mars hill , nc , but electronic assistance corp . also had a large building in red bank , nj . it was an old building with multiple floors . usually hammarlund used the letter ' x ' to designate a model which included a crystal calibrator , and the letter ' c ' to describe models including a clock . the letter ' a ' usually meant a significant circuit upgrade .\nthe first hammarlund electronic - related product was the variable air capacitor developed in 1916 , not as a product for a specific application but as a construction item for the experimenter who furnished the plans .\nclean and good working hammarlund hq - 100 . tested with a g5rv antenna and brought up slowly with a variac . powered up and works good . nice audio . excellent reception . estate item .\nthis is original hammarlund manufacture in the original bag . the thumb screw is not original - i got a bunch of modern stainless 8 - 35 3 / 4\nknurled thumb screws for them .\ndue to circumstances beyond our control the hammarlund historian site went down several years ago . we had been working , slowly , to reconstruct the site and information , but have renewed our efforts now .\nthe hallicrafters r - 274 ( sx - 73 ) version of the hammarlund sp - 600 is a great performer and might become a regular daily band cruiser here if i can make some room .\nthe last manufacturing facility at mars hill , north carolina with it\u2019s production line manufacturing capabilities and bright modern offices would have seemed unbelievable to oscar hammarlund in the early years after founding the company in 1910 .\nhammarlund had begun transferring its manufacturing operations from new york city to mars hill , nc , in 1951 and completed the move in 1959 . by 1965 all the management functions had also moved to mars hill . during its final two decades hammarlund was sold a number of times . telechrome purchased them in the late 1950\u00b4s and then sold to giannini scientific in 1962 and who in turn sold to electronic assistance corporation in the late 1960\u00b4s .\nin 1925 the company moved to 424 west 33 rd st . in manhattan , where the first hammarlund - roberts radio kits were built . these kits , designed for construction and broadcast listening by experimenters incorporated capacitors , coils and other related items manufactured by hammarlund . they were generally considered to be the finest and most successful kit - type radio receivers of all time , with the circuit technique ahead of nearly all ready - made receivers .\nthis is a very nice comb bound reprint of the 40 page operation & service manual for the hammarlund sp - 600 jx17 diversity receiver . if you have a jx - 17 , this is the book to have .\nsince hammarlund was also closely working with the signal corps on better stability in their receivers , just how much of the sp - 600 design was influenced by the signal corps is unknown ( other than the obvious . )\nestate sale find\nhammarlund model hq - 110 vintage general coverage ham radio receiver sn165 . item powers on the clock works but missing plastic . not to familiar with the functions of this item . i hooked . . .\nlate in 1931 hammarlund introduced the\ncomet\nreceiver , perhaps the first superheterodyne communications receiver . they followed in the spring of 1932 with the improved\ncomet pro\nmodel which continued in production , with variations , until 1935 .\n{ gbw :\n933\n, gbh :\n591\n, mw :\n500\n, mh :\n316 . 0\n, kb :\n114 kb\n, notes :\nfor model comet pro var . 5 ( according to moore ) , hammarlund mfg . co . inc . ; new york , ny\n, title :\nhammarlund mfg . co . comet pro from martin b\u00f6sch ( 1 )\n, ite :\n1\n}\n{ gbw :\n933\n, gbh :\n520\n, mw :\n500\n, mh :\n278 . 0\n, kb :\n110 kb\n, notes :\nfor model comet pro var . 5 ( according to moore ) , hammarlund mfg . co . inc . ; new york , ny\n, title :\nhammarlund mfg . co . comet pro from martin b\u00f6sch ( 1 )\n, ite :\n1\n}\n{ gbw :\n933\n, gbh :\n434\n, mw :\n500\n, mh :\n232 . 0\n, kb :\n96 kb\n, notes :\nfor model comet pro var . 5 ( according to moore ) , hammarlund mfg . co . inc . ; new york , ny\n, title :\nhammarlund mfg . co . comet pro from martin b\u00f6sch ( 1 )\n, ite :\n1\n}\nall listed radios etc . from hammarlund mfg . co . inc . ; new york , ny here you find 138 models , 82 with images and 56 with schematics for wireless sets etc . in french : tsf for t\u00e9l\u00e9graphie sans fil .\ntime started running out for hammarlund , as it did for the other communication receiver manufacturers , in the 1950\u00b4s and 1960\u00b4s . the company introduced a solid - state ham receiver , the\nhq - 215\n, in 1967 but it was not successful and they dropped out of the ham market after that althought continuing to sell the\nhq - 180\nand the\nsp - 600 until about 1973 . the hammarlund name then disappeared from the scene after more than 60 years .\nreally excellent condition hammarlund hq - 170a receiver and s - 200 speaker . all original and lights up . but no other testing has been done . this is a great addition to the collection . i am not sure if i . . .\nsounds like maybe someone replaced the control at some point and got the outside legs swapped in the process . i ' ve never touched a comet pro , but don ' t know any reason why that hammarlund should work backwards from all the rest .\nincludes a beautiful working hammarlund clock . no dents or rust to affect pperation . lights up and you can hear static / hum but does not receive signals . requires a remote speaker ( not included ) . you will be responsible for these fees .\nthe biggest issue is that the plastic window over the\nh\nhammarlund logo is a bit warped and cracked in a few places . also , the label on the back of the cabinet is pretty torn . this item has been tes . . .\n( this is a very nice comb bound reprint of the 43 page operation & service manual for the hammarlund sp - 600 jx21a am & ssb receiver . the schematic diagram consists of page 1 & 2 facing and page 2 & 3 faci . . .\nhammarlund hq - 145 in what appears to be unmolested condition . i didn ' t clean it up at all but i did test its operation . i tested a few tubes in the front end and at least one 6bz6 and 6al5 are very weak .\n{ gbw :\n900\n, gbh :\n590\n, mw :\n500\n, mh :\n327 . 0\n, kb :\n30 kb\n, notes :\nfor model comet pro var . 5 ( according to moore ) , hammarlund mfg . co . inc . ; new york , ny : [ br ] arrl 1934 , page xiv\n, title :\nhammarlund mfg . co . comet pro uploaded by otto frosinn ( 2 )\n, ite :\n2\n}\n{ gbw :\n697\n, gbh :\n554\n, mw :\n471 . 0\n, mh :\n375\n, kb :\n91 kb\n, notes :\nfor model comet pro var . 5 ( according to moore ) , hammarlund mfg . co . inc . ; new york , ny : [ br ] projektions - hauptabstimmskala , hilfsskalen im sichtfenster\n, title :\nhammarlund mfg . co . comet pro from martin b\u00f6sch ( 1 )\n, ite :\n1\n}\nthe first official contract for the hammarlund r - 274a is order no . 1689 - phila - 51 - 01 from september , 1951 . this receiver was also designated as the sp - 600 jx - 1 by hammarlund . there was an earlier contract for the signal corps but it was for a hammarlund r - 483 / frr ( sp - 600 jx - 5 ) on contract 21478 - phila - 50 but the build date was november , 1951 . other signal corps contracts are order no . 3376 - phila - 52 , originally dating from 1952 but this contract was built - on for both r - 274a and r - 274c receivers and sp - 600 versions run up to the jx - 26 built in 1953 . the r - 274b receivers were built for the u . s . navy and are on contract nobsr52039 from 1952 ( sp - 600 jx - 6 ) and nobsr71369 ( sp - 600 jx - 35 ) from 1956 . there are seven contracts for hammarlund r - 274a , b and c receivers spanning from 1951 up to 1956 .\nup for sale is an original used hammarlund hq - 170 receiver s647 slot frequency knob with red arrow indicator . the red arrow indicator has a few small nicks in the paint . however , the visible pointer surface when the knob is installed is in excellent condition .\ndesign of the best known and long lived receiver in the hammarlund line began in 1933 . this was to be the ultimate receiver and was originally called the\ncomet super pro\nbut it eventually became simply the\nsuper pro\n. like national , hammarlund took an uncompromising approach to receiver design . they used special custom built components . they designed a unique bandswitching system , special if transformers , and a twelve gang tuning capacitor . originally scheduled for release in early 1935 , the receiver was not ready for delivery until mid - 1936 .\nthis hammarlund hq - 180ac radio was designed for serious shortwave and ham listening . built near the end of the great age of tube - powered\nboatanchors .\nit uses eighteen tubes and has special circuitry and controls that you won ' t find on consumer radios .\nthe only other notable receiver in the hammarlund line was the\npro - 310\nwhich appeared briefly from 1955 - 57 . it was a top - of - the - line receiver with a unique two dial tuning system . for unknown reasons its life was very short .\nin an earlier article about your editor ' s experience with the alaska communications system ( part of the army signal corp ) i noted that the main receivers used were hammarlund super - pros . we had other brands as well but the super - pros were the most stable and dependable .\nhammarlund continuously updated the\nsuper pro\nand its descendents were in production until 1937 . the original 1936 model was designated the sp - 10 series . the sp - 100 appeared in 1937 , sp - 200 in 1939 , the sp - 400 in 1946 and the sp600 in 1950 .\nthe biggest issue is that the plastic window over the\nh\nhammarlund logo is a bit warped and cracked in a few places . also , the label on the back of the cabinet is pretty torn . this item has been tested by our technician , a ham radio operator of more than 55 years .\nthis information was compiled with help from stuart meyer w2ghk ( now a silent key ) who was employed by hammarlund from 1960 until 1966 . he started out as chief engineer and rose through the ranks to president of the company . stuart was gracious with time spent on the telephone and in correspondence from approximately 1987 until 1993 .\nthe claims and counter claims expounded in period advertising often make interesting reading . for example , in october 1933 qst , mcmurdo silver touts that admiral byrd has chosen his 5a receiver for his next antarctic expedition . two months later hammarlund published a testimonial radiogram from an arctic expedition complete with pictures of a walrus and an eskimo .\nreally excellent condition hammarlund hq - 170a receiver and s - 200 speaker . all original and lights up . but no other testing has been done . this is a great addition to the collection . i am not sure if it was a standard case or not but this one has the cover that opens on the top .\nthe founder of the hammarlund manufacturing co . , oscar hammarlund was born in 1861 in stockholm , sweden . as a student he won the admiration of his classmates as well as high honors for his engineering ability . after completing technical college he went to work as a special tool designer and inspector of electrical instruments for the l . m . ericsson co . of stockholm , a leading manufacturer and the originator of the french - type telephone . shortly after taking this job , he received an offer for a similar position with the elgin watch co . in the united states , and accepted the opportunity to come to this country . he arrived in 1882 .\nthis major addition to the hammarlund manufacturing facility brought the production space up to approximately 100 , 000 square feet . the plant was fairly self - sufficient , producing a number of screw machine parts and mechanical components . a complete plating facility , paint shop and a silk - screen capability for panels minimized the dependency on outside vendors .\nsuffixes - when the signal corps and the usn began ordering the hammarlund sp - 600 version of the receiver , the r - 274 designation had already been assigned to hallicrafters ' production . so , rather than assign an entirely different number to the hammarlund sp - 600 , these receivers were given suffix letters of a ( signal corps , ) b ( usn ) and c ( signal corps . ) even though the non - suffix designation had been assigned to hallicrafters , their next new contract receivers would be designated r - 274d / frr . the next known hallicrafters ' contract for the r - 274d was order no . 3464 - phila - 52 from 1952 .\ni found a really nice condition hammarlund\nsuper pro\nfor sale . what is the value and desirablilty of this unit ? i think it is the model with the built in power supply but will look it over more carefully on friday . any input would be appreciated and i hope i posted this in the right section . thanks .\nit ' s probable that hammarlund was supplying some sp - 600 - type receivers to the signal corps for testing and evaluation ( and getting feedback for what was needed ) long before the official announcement in 1950 . however , there are no official contracts for sp - 600 receivers prior to 1950 and no contract build dates earlier than september , 1951 .\nsweden , blues hall of fame \u00ae legendary , master and great blues artists of sweden inductions for 11 - 24 - 2015 iincludes : : stampen arne swedin joakim barcheus thomas hammarlund helge tallqvist jo ' buddy juha k . raulamo tomi leino homesick mack jan sjostrom woodhowlers thomas prim peter boon gustav almstedt peter borgstrom peter sjovall karin rudefelt lennart olofsson tobias magnusson peter borgstrom\nhammarlund was most famous for it\u2019s amateur / short - wave receiver line . the hq - 120 / 129 series . the hq - 120 was truly ahead of its time when first introduced in december , 1938 . it featured coverage from 540 kc to 30 mc with calibrated amateur band spread . this feature of calibrated band spread , including a 300 - degree readout scale , was an industry first . other innovations pioneered by hammarlund included a front - panel adjustable antenna trimmer , calibrated front - panel bfo , and the famous multi - bandwidth crystal filter . the noise limiter was particularly useful on the higher frequencies . a special version of the receiver , designated the rbg , was built for the u . s . navy .\ni have added eight pages of nice clear photos . the fourth book is t . o . 31r2 - 4 - 101 - 4 ( aka 31r2 - 4 - 17 - 4 , t . o . 16 - 45 - 224 ) illustrated parts breakdown sp - 600 - jx - 21 ( hammarlund ) dated 15 january 1956 . it ha . . .\nsweden , blues hall of fame \u00ae legendary , master and great blues artists of sweden inductions for 11 - 24 - 2015 iincludes : : stampen arne swedin joakim barcheus thomas hammarlund helge tallqvist jo ' buddy juha k . raulamo tomi leino homesick mack jan sjostrom woodhowlers thomas prim peter boon gustav almstedt pe ter borgstrom peter sjovall karin rudefelt lennart olofsson tobias magnusson peter borgstr om\nthe hammarlund hq - 150 general coverage receiver tunes from 540 to 30000 khz in six ranges . 54 - 1 . 32 , 1 . 32 - 3 . 2 , 3 . 2 - 5 . 7 , 5 . 7 - 10 , 10 - 18 and 18 - 31 mhz . this radio does not have a built in speaker . i picked . . .\nwhile designed as a communications re - ceiver , hammarlund promoted a home version in a console cabinet during the mid - thirties . it probably never became popular , not only because of the cost but also due to the need to change bands in the middle of the standard broadcast band , and the number of controls which would have certainly confused the non - technical user .\ni am one of the amers who swears by this radio . at 16 kc ( or even at 8 kc ) if bandwidth , it has the rich , creamy smooth am sound and warm tube overtones that you just don ' t get from most communications receivers . in terms of pleasant audio , i have put it up against an sx28 - and the hammarlund won .\nin 1951 , hammarlund released the sp - 600 jx receiver that incorporated all of the signal corps upgrades along with totally redesigning the entire super pro receiver . however , the signal corps was also beginning to use the collins 51j receivers in their rtty communications . ultimately , the sc used collins receivers for rtty ( in most instances ) and the sp - 600 for general surveillance .\nduring the early post world war ii years , hammarlund developed a product line designated \u201ccentralized operation control\u201d , or \u201ccoc\u201d . this was a basic system designed to control various devices from remote locations . the widest application was in wire line , microwave and land - mobile radio . this product enjoyed considerable popularity until the early 1960\u2019s , when it was overtaken by the more advanced digital systems .\n- with examples of both receivers available to the signal corps from 1950 up to about 1952 it seemed that the signal corps favored the hammarlund sp - 600 over the hallicrafters r - 274 . over the next decade literally tens of thousands of sp - 600s were produced for the military but the hallicrafters ' version was produced in just a couple of contracts from 1949 into the early 1950s .\n( this is a very nice comb bound reprint of the 43 page operation & service manual for the hammarlund sp - 600 jx21a am & ssb receiver . the schematic diagram consists of page 1 & 2 facing and page 2 & 3 facing , the connection diagram ( page 1 & 2 facing and page 2 & 3 facing ) is a line drawing of the under chassis wiring ) .\noscar hammarlund received the assignment to design a means of overcoming the handicap of the troublesome stylus . he solved the problem by developing a propelling pencil , and inadvertently invented the present - day automatic advancing lead pencil . at the time he didn\u2019t realize the ultimate possibilities of his invention . it was the first of many important items that he eventually was to create and see become highly successful products .\nin 1920 hammarlund moved to 18 th st . in new york city ; there were approximately 50 employees on the payroll . at the time he developed a new automatic machine for making spring clips to go into the tops of christmas decorations . the clip expanded to provide a support for the decoration . as a result , this style of clip exists today to permit easier decoration of our christmas trees .\nthe first hammarlund product to use printed - circuit board construction was the pro - 310 , introduced in 1955 . it covered from 550 khz to 35 . 5 mhz and featured double - conversion and a constant - calibration band spread . unfortunately , the life of the pro - 310 was short with only one production run of 1 , 000 units , and was last advertised in july , 1956 .\ni have added eight pages of nice clear photos . the fourth book is t . o . 31r2 - 4 - 101 - 4 ( aka 31r2 - 4 - 17 - 4 , t . o . 16 - 45 - 224 ) illustrated parts breakdown sp - 600 - jx - 21 ( hammarlund ) dated 15 january 1956 . it has line drawings showing where every part is in the radio .\nbelow : a bunch of forlorn - looking r - 390\u2019s , and some ham radio equipment : a hammarlund ( hq - 180 ? ) receiver and a hallicrafters sr - 2000 transceiver ( its power supply is in the other room on top of a t - 368 ) below : there was also some ratt gear there . most likely originally paired with the t - 368\u2019s and r - 390\u2019s at one point .\nnote : throughout the remainder of this article , the hallicrafters ' receiver designation r - 274 is used almost exclusively to avoid repetitious listing of both designations . just remember that the earliest version was the r - 274 receiver and the later version was designated as the r - 274d receiver . also , hammarlund r - 274a , b or c receivers are referred to as\nsp - 600\nfor the same reason .\nthe hammarlund hq - 150 general coverage receiver tunes from 540 to 30000 khz in six ranges . 54 - 1 . 32 , 1 . 32 - 3 . 2 , 3 . 2 - 5 . 7 , 5 . 7 - 10 , 10 - 18 and 18 - 31 mhz . this radio does not have a built in speaker . i picked this up from a local estate sale where the man rebuilt these tube radios .\nestate sale find\nhammarlund model hq - 110 vintage general coverage ham radio receiver sn165 . item powers on the clock works but missing plastic . not to familiar with the functions of this item . i hooked up a speaker and heard static that all the testing i have done . not selling for parts cause the item powers on . any questions please message me . thanks for looking item has a hq - 100 back cover but the item is a hq - 110\nthe hammarlund company made high - quality communications receivers from the 1930s through the 1970s . model hq - 180a was made from 1963 - 1972 . this particular set was sold on september 16 , 1966 , according to its manual , where the original owner wrote the date of purchase and serial number . model hq - 180ac is the same as hq - 180a , except it has an optional 24 - hour analog clock / timer , visible at upper left in the front photo .\nthe first commercially produced short - wave superheterodyne receiver , the comet - pro was a hammarlund pioneered product . it was introduced in april of 1932 , and was designed as an eight - tube receiver covering the range of 14 - 200 meters with four sets of two coils each . by 1936 , the comet - pro was in use all over the world by thousands of commercial operators , in broadcast stations and by many amateur radio operators . all the important expeditions included one as part of their standard equipment .\nvery rare 1933 hammarlund comet pro with complete set of plug - in coils in working condition . the cabinet and front panel have been repainted in the original black wrinkle satin finish . some rust on the underside and chassis . here ' s your chance to have a scarce pre - war receiver that won ' t be found on that on - line auction . the receiver is being offered on a try before buy , cash and carry , pick up only basis in western pennsylvania . no shipping . $ 350 obo .\nthe company was originally located in a loft on fulton st . in manhattan . in order to provide work for his small group of skilled people , hammarlund built a weird assortment of products , ranging from the \u201canti - window rattler\u201d which was merely slipped in between a window frame and the window to hold it tight after the wood had shrunk , to the \u201cbango\u201d a protection device inserted in windows so that if it were disturbed during the night by an intruder , a blank cartridge would be set off to awaken the household .\nhammarlund entered the land - mobile two - way radio market in 1960 , producing many units under the name \u201coutercom\u201d . the first model to go into production was the fm - 50 , a 35 watt unit covering the 150 - 170 mhz band . this was followed by the fm - 60 with a frequency range of 25 - 54 mhz and a rated power output of 50 watts . the company also produced a high - band ( 150 - 174mhz ) 100 watt desk - top amplifier designed to increase the power output of the fm - 50 .\nfollowing through on improvements to the hq - 170 / 180 receiver line , in 1960 hammarlund introduced a \u201clamb\u201d type noise blanker . this device worked on jim lamb\u2019s original principle of \u201cpunching a hole\u201d in the signal to virtually eliminate the effect of ignition - noise interference . a special version of this noise silencer , which was marketed as a \u201cnoise immunizer\u201d , was developed for the coast guard for use with their numerous national hro type receivers in the vicinity of loran stations . the device was extremely effective in reducing loran pulse interference in the 160 - meter band .\nhammarlund hc - 10 ssb adapter function : provides ssb reception and selectivity for receivers without a product detector . has slot filter & passband tuning . power supply : internal installation : plugs into a receiver ' s last if tube socket . speaker connects to the hc - 10 . requirements : receiver must have if frequency between 450 and 500 kc . new price / year : $ 149 / 1959 size : 9 . 5\nh x 9 . 25\nw x 7 . 1\nd approx . weight : 15 lbs tube complement : 10 tubes .\nhope i ' m successful with these pics of the mystery receiver : urltoken urltoken urltoken urltoken urltoken additional info : the bandspead dial ( disc ) has the 15 meter legend on it , and hammarlund added the 15m to bandspread after the hq - 129 ' s initial release / production . maybe the former owner had disassembled this rx to install the\nupdated\n( although damaged ) bandspread dial . and with a little more detective work , i discovered that the latest patent date listed on the id plate ( 2211718 ) was issued on august 13 , 1940 .\nyeah , the tube line - up is not like any other hammarlund i ' ve been able to find . btw , the 4 - 6sj7 ' s that i called out in the first post , are actually 4 - 6sk7 ' s . . . . . duh . . . . guess i ' ll chalk that\noops\nup to clumsy fat fingers on the keyboard . and , i ' ve never run across the threaded - header electrolytics located behind the tuning capacitor enclosure ( shown on the chassis layout plate ) in a 120 or 129 .\n- in 1948 , hammarlund published an advertisement ( see photo below - left ) for the series 600 super pro , the spc - 600 - x , receiver that apparently had all of the features the signal corps wanted and most of the features found on the later sp - 600 receiver . the advertising artwork shows the 1948 concept of the sp - 600 . the first actual signal corps contract appears to be contract order number 18566 - phila - 49 - 7 , dating from 1949 and assigned to\nthe hallicrafters co .\n( see tag photo lower - right . )\nsince the contracts only accounted for a relatively small quantity of receivers and hallicrafters had obviously done substantial production line tooling and had set up suppliers for the required parts , it was not going to be profitable if only a couple of contracts resulted from these expenditures . like other manufacturers that provided the military with radio equipment , e . g . hammarlund and their sp - 600 , hallicrafters decided to offer the r - 274d to the commercial and amateur market . to avoid any confusion as to the intended customers , these hallicrafters receivers were given a new designation of sx - 73 .\nhammarlund hq - 200 type : general coverage modes : am / cw / ssb tubes / stages : 8 + 5 diodes / 1 - rf , 2 - if audio output : 6aq5 / 2w product detector : none filter : q - multiplier new price / year : $ 229 . 50 / 1969 - 1972 size : 8 . 0\nh x 16 . 5\nw x 9 . 25\nd approx . weight : 27 lbs tube complement : 8 tubes ( 6bz6 rf amp , 6ba6 if1 , 6ba6 if2 ) , 2 diodes , 2 rectifiers , 1 zener .\nhammarlund hq - 215 type : ham bands only modes : am / cw / ssb all solid state / stages : x - rf , x - if audio output : 1 . 5w product detector : yes filter : xtal , mechanical ( 2 . 1 khz , others optional ) new price / year : $ 399 . 99 - $ 529 . 50 / 1967 - 1969 size : 7 . 0\nh x 16 . 0\nw x 14 . 0\nd approx . weight : 16 lbs semiconductor complement : 26 transistors , 13 diodes , 2 zener diode regulators .\nthe citizens band radio market was entered into in the early 1960\u2019s , and hammarlund was one of the first companies to offer a synthesized 23 - channel transceiver , also produced under private label for lafayette , allied radio and radio shack . in addition , the hq - 100 general coverage receiver was redesigned to include a one - tube transmitter modulated by the receiver audio section . this unit , designated the hq - 105tr , was intended for single - channel transceiving in the 10 and 11 meter bands . a six - channel crystal - controlled unit was also produced for business radio and industrial radio use in the cb band .\nhammarlund hq - 140xa type : general coverage modes : am / cw tubes / stages : 11 / 1 - rf , 3 - if audio output : 6v6 / 2 . 0w product detector : none filter : xtal new price / year : $ 249 / 1956 - 1958 size : 11 . 5\nh x 20 . 25\nw x 13 . 5\nd approx . weight : 60 lbs tube complement : 6c4 osc , 6ba6 rf , 6be6 mixer , ( 3 ) 6ba6 if , 6al5 det / avc / nl , 12au7 af1 / bfo , 6v6 af out , 0c3 vr , 5u4 rect .\n/ . many models of hammarlund commercial super pro receivers were put into field use prior to the assignment of signal corps nomenclature to such receivers . the text of this manual is also applicable to some of these super pro receivers , namely , the sp - 200 and sp - 210 series . table iii indicates the relationship between super pro and signal corps nomenclature for all receivers to which this manual is applicable . the super pro receivers of the sp - 10 and sp - 110 series use different electrical components and circuits and have characteristics different from receivers listed in table iii and , therefore , are not covered by this manual .\nhammarlund hq - 140x type : general coverage modes : am / cw tubes / stages : 11 / 1 - rf , 3 - if audio output : 6v6 / 2 . 0w product detector : none filter : xtal new price / year : $ 264 . 50 / 1953 - 1955 size : 11 . 5\nh x 20 . 25\nw x 13 . 5\nd approx . weight : 60 lbs tube complement : 6c4 osc , 6ba6 rf , 6be6 mixer , ( 3 ) 6ba6 if , 6al5 det / avc / nl , 12au7 af1 / bfo , 6v6 af out , 0c3 vr , 5u4 rect .\nhammarlund hq - 129x type : general coverage modes : am / cw tubes / stages : 11 / 1 - rf , 3 - if audio output : 6v6 / 2 . 0w product detector : none filter : xtal new price / year : $ 129 - $ 189 / 1946 - 1953 size : 11 . 5\nx20 . 25\nx13 . 5\napprox . weight : 60 lbs tube complement : 6ss7 rf , 6k8 conv / 1st det / osc , ( 3 ) 6ss7 if , 6h6 det / nl , 6sn7 af1 / s - meter , 6v6 af out , 6sj7 bfo , 0c3 vr , 5u4 rect .\nthe right knob of this pair controls the automatic volume control ( avc ) . a basic circuit found in most modern receivers , avc automatically compensates for the strength of various signals , so that a strong local station won ' t blast your head off compared to milder signals . in consumer radios , avc is always on . the hammarlund lets you turn it off , if desired , or choose from three settings ( slow , medium , fast ) for different kinds of listening . the signal meter does not respond if avc is turned off . like\nmagic tuning eyes ,\nsignal meters depend on voltages generated by the avc circuit .\nhave been a ham for over 60 years , and am a collector of\nboatanchors\n, i . e . vintage hf receivers , and though the hq 180 and 180a are not built to the quality of a collins r - 390a or the hammarlund sp - 600 , the hq 180 and hq 180a are excellent hf receivers who hold their own to both the r - 390a and sp - 600 . when recapped , restored , and aligned , you will have a receiver that you will truly enjoy using - for years to come - that ' s how well they were made and how good they perform . 73 jim ( n6mv )\nhammarlund comet pro type : general coverage modes : am / cw tubes / stages : 8 / 0 - rf , 2 - if audio output : 227 / 1w product detector : none filter : none ( xtal - late model ) new price / year : $ 90 - $ 150 / 1932 - 1935 ( model variations 1 - 5 ) size : 9 . 5\nh x 20 . 75\nw x 13 . 75\nd approx . weight : xx lbs tube complement ( variation 1 ) : 224a mixer , 227 hfo , ( 2 ) 235 if , 224a detector , 227 bfo , 227 af out , 80 rect .\nhammarlund hq - 100 type : general coverage modes : am / cw tubes / stages : 10 / 1 - rf , 2 - if audio output : 6aq5 / 1 . 0w product detector : none filter : q - multiplier new price / year : $ 169 - $ 189 / 1956 - 1961 size : 9 . 50\nh x 16 . 25\nw x 9 . 25\nd approx . weight : 35 lbs tube complement : 6bz6 rf amp , 6be6 mixer , 6c4 hfo , ( 2 ) 6ba6 if , 6al5 det / anl , 12ax7 af1 / q - mult / bfo , 6aq5 af out , 0b2 vr , 5y3 rect .\nhammarlund hq - 100a type : general coverage modes : am / cw / ssb tubes / stages : 10 / 1 - rf , 2 - if audio output : 6aq5 / 1 . 0w product detector : none filter : q - multiplier new price / year : $ 189 - $ 199 / 1961 - 1964 size : 9 . 50\nh x 16 . 25\nw x 9 . 25\nd approx . weight : 35 lbs tube complement : 6bz6 rf amp , 6be6 mixer , 6c4 hfo , ( 2 ) 6ba6 if , 6bv8 det / anl / bfo , 12ax7 af1 / q - mult , 6aq5 af out , 0b2 vr , 5y3 rect .\nhammarlund hq - 120x / hq - 120 type : general coverage modes : am / cw tubes / stages : 12 / 1 - rf , 3 - if audio output : 6v6 / 2 . 0w product detector : none filter : xtal ( hq - 129x ) new price / year : $ 120 / 1938 - 1944 size : 11 . 0\nh x 20 . 25\nw x 13 . 5\nd approx . weight : 58 lbs tube complement : 6s7 rf , 6k8 conv , ( 2 ) 6s7 if , 6f6 if , 6h6 det / avc , 6h6 nl , 6j7 bfo , 6sf5 meter amp , 6v6 af out , vr - 150 vr , 5z4 rect .\nhammarlund hq - 150 type : general coverage modes : am / ssb tubes / stages : 13 / 1 - rf , 3 - if audio output : 6v6 / 2 . 0w product detector : none filter : xtal , q - multiplier new price / year : $ 290 - $ 295 / 1956 - 1958 size : 11 . 5\nh x 20 . 25\nw x 13 . 5\nd approx . weight : 60 lbs tube complement : 6ba6 rf , 6be6 mixer , 6c4 hfo , ( 3 ) 6ba6 if , 6al5 det / avc / nl , 12ax7 af1 / bfo , 6v6 af out , 0c3 vr , 5u4 rect , 12ax7 q - mult , 6bz6 calib .\nhammarlund hq - 160 type : general coverage modes : am / cw / ssb tubes / stages : 13 / 1 - rf , 2 - if audio output : 6aq5 / 1 . 0w product detector : yes new price / year : $ 379 / 1958 - 1960 filter : xtal , l / c size : 10 . 5\nh x 19 . 0\nw x 13 . 0\nd approx . weight : 38 lbs tube complement : 6ba6 rf , 6be6 mixer , 6c4 hfo , 6be6 conv , 6ba6 if1 , 6ba6 if2 , 6bj7 det / limiter / avc , 12au7 af1 , 6u8 det / bfo , 6aq5 af out , 6bz6 calib , 0b2 vr , 5u4 rect .\nthe initial comet\npro\nappears in hammarlund ' s ad in april 1932 qst .\nan eight - tube custom - built super - heterodyne which will do all that the professional operator demands between 14 and 200 meters .\nthe center control with the illuminated drum dial is now band - spread , while the two knobs with circular scales are\nband - set\n( main tuning ) . the type 47 audio - output power pentode has been eliminated in favor of a type 27 triode , and a phone jack has been added to the front panel . nyc radio row retailer leeds offered the comet pro for an introductory price of $ 88 . 20 while mentioning a $ 150 list price .\nhammarlund built a substantial quantity of the vhf fm \u201cvillage radios\u201d for the u . s . agency for international development ( aid ) for use in vietnam . several versions of these radios were produced under contract and were later made available as land - mobile units for the commercial domestic market . the sp - 600 variant the r - 1511 / gr was also produced during the vietnam era and used to detect signals in the hf spectrum . these \u201chybrid\u201d receivers had eight printed circuit boards and only 9 tubes . they had a 200 khz bandpass filter front end and were mounted in banks of five giving them 1 mhz of audio coverage . this was recorded on video tape and the tapes were sent to the nsa at fort meade , maryland for interpretation .\nhammarlund hq - 145 type : general coverage modes : am / cw / ssb tubes / stages : 11 / 1 - rf , 3 - if audio output : 6aq5 / 1 . 0w product detector : none filter : xtal , l / c new price / year : $ 270 - $ 289 / 1959 - 1963 size : 10 . 5\nh x 19 . 0\nw x 13 . 0\nd approx . weight : 38 lbs tube complement : 6bz6 rf , 6be6 mixer1 , 6be6 conv / 455 kc if amp , 6ba6 455 kc if amp , 6ba6 455 kc if amp , 6al5 det / nl , 12ax7 455 kc bfo / af amp , 6aq5 af out , 6c4 hfo , 0b2 vr , 5u4 rect .\nhammarlund hq - 110 / hq - 110a type : ham bands only modes : am / cw / ssb tubes / stages : 12 / 1 - rf , 2 - if audio output : 6aq5 / 1 . 0w product detector : none filter : q - multiplier new price / year : ( hq - 110a ) $ 249 / 1962 - 1964 size : 9 . 50\nh x 16 . 25\nw x 9 . 25\nd approx . weight : 32 lbs tube complement : 6bz6 rf amp , 6be6 mixer1 , 6be6 mixer2 / xco , 6c4 hfo , 6ba6 if1 , 6az8 if2 / bfo , 6bj7 det / anl / avc , 12ax7 af1 / q - mult , 6bz6 calib , 6aq5 af out , 0b2 vr , 5u4 rect .\nhammarlund sp - 400 type : general coverage modes : am / cw tubes / stages : 18 / 2 - rf , 3 - if audio output : 6f6 / 2 . 5w product detector : none filter : xtal new price / year : $ 345 - $ 385 / 1946 - 1948 size : 12 . 75\nh x 21 . 5\nw x 15 . 25\nd approx . weight : 68 lbs tube complement : 6k7 rf1 , 6k7 rf2 , 6l7 1st det / mixer , 6j7 hfo , 6k7 if1 , 6sk7 if2 , 6sk7 if3 , 6h6 2nd det , 6n7 nl , 6sj7 bfo , 6sk7 avc amp , 6h6 avc rect , 6j5 af1 , 6f6 af2 , 6f6 af3 , 5u4g hi - voltage rect , 5y3g c - bias rect .\nok , these guys are all messin ' with you . it ' s not very good , it looks good but don ' t be fooled . . . it ' s made by hammarlund , and all of their receivers follow the same theme . the rack panel , and big round dials ? nice , but what do they really do ? bah , mere eye candy . what i ' d do is to pick it up , and send it over here . i ' ll find a use for it as a door stop ( i have a big heavy door to hold open in the summer ) and just forget about it . i ' ll cover the cost of taking it off your hands . . . just let me know . . . alright then ? good , that ' s settled . _ - _ - bear\nhammarlund sp - 600 type : general coverage modes : am / cw tubes / stages : 20 / 2 - rf , 3 - if audio output : 6v6 / 2 . 5w product detector : none filter : xtal new price / year : $ 980 - $ 1150 / 1951 - 1972 size : 12 . 75\nh x 21 . 5\nw x 17 . 0\nd approx . weight : 80 lbs tube complement : ( 2 ) 6ba6 rf , 6ac7 ffo , 6c4 vfo , ( 2 ) 6be6 mixer , 6ba6 gate , 6c4 ffo , ( 2 ) 6ba6 if , 6ba6 driver , 6ba6 buffer , 6c4 bfo , 6al5 det / avc , 6al5 lim / meter , 12au7 if3 / af , 6v6 af out , 6al5 rectifier single conv . under 7 . 4 mhz , 0a2 vr , 5r4gy rect .\nhammarlund hq - 180 type : general coverage modes : am / cw / ssb tubes / stages : 18 / 1 - rf , 4 - if audio output : 6aq5 / 1 . 0w product detector : yes filter : xtal , l / c new price / year : $ 429 / 1959 - 1962 size : 10 . 5\nh x 19 . 0\nw x 13 . 0\nd approx . weight : 38 lbs tube complement : 6bz6 rf amp , 6be6 mixer1 , 6be6 conv , 6ba6 455 kc if , 6be6 conv , 6ba6 60 kc if , 6ba6 60 kc if , 6bv8 60 kc if amp / avc / am det , 12au7 prod det , 6al5 anl , 6bz6 xtal calib , 6c4 hfo , 12au7 60 kc bfo / s - meter , 6ba6 455 kc gate , 6av6 af1 / avc , 6aq5 af out , 0a2 vr , 5u4 rect .\nhammarlund hq - 170a type : ham bands only modes : am / cw / ssb tubes / stages : 16 / 1 - rf , 4 - if audio output : 6aq5 / 1 . 0w product detector : yes filter : 60 kc l / c new price / year : $ 369 / 1962 - 1968 size : 10 . 5\nh x 19 . 0\nw x 13 . 0\nd approx . weight : 45 lbs tube complement : 6bz6 rf amp , 6be6 mixer1 , 6be6 mixer2 / xco , 6ba6 455 kc if1 , 6be6 mixer3 / var osc , 6ba6 60 kc if2 , 6ba6 60 kc if3 , 6bv8 60 kc if4 / avc / am det , 12au7 prod det , 6al5 anl , 6bz6 xtal calib , 6c4 hfo , 12au7 60 kc bfo / meter amp , 6av6 af1 / avc clamp , 6aq5 af out , 0a2 vr , si rect .\nhammarlund hq - 180a type : general coverage modes : am / cw / ssb tubes / stages : 17 / 1 - rf , 4 - if audio output : 6aq5 / 1 . 0w product detector : yes filter : xtal , l / c new price / year : $ 439 - $ 519 / 1963 - 1972 size : 10 . 5\nh x 19 . 0\nw x 13 . 0\nd approx . weight : 38 lbs tube complement : 6bz6 rf amp , 6be6 mixer1 , 6be6 conv , 6ba6 455 kc if , 6be6 conv , 6ba6 60 kc if , 6ba6 60 kc if , 6bv8 60 kc if amp / avc / am det , 12au7 prod det , 6al5 anl , 6bz6 xtal calib , 6c4 hfo , 12au7 60 kc bfo / s - meter , 6ba6 455 kc gate , 6av6 af1 / avc , 6aq5 af out , 0a2 vr , si rect .\na standard sp - 600 with lf coils installed in the turret . the vlf version uses very different circuitry but with the mechanics and general construction being standard hammarlund sp - 600 . the circuit of the sp - 600vlf uses a 705kc if and is a single conversion receiver . double pre - selection is employed on all bands ( two trf amplifiers . ) the\nx\noption crystal oscillator provides four channels ( instead of six ) and uses ft - 243 type crystals . five selectivity positions are provided ( instead of six . ) the 455kc if output is accomplished by mixing the 705kc if with a 1160kc crystal oscillator . the 455kc if was for driving data devices such as rtty converters . the chassis and the side panels are iridite finish and the side panels are similar to those used on the r - 390a receiver . since the vlf receivers are from the late - fifties , ceramic disk capacitors are used throughout the circuit .\n2018 copyright . all rights reserved . the sponsored listings displayed above are served automatically by a third party . neither the service provider nor the domain owner maintain any relationship with the advertisers . in case of trademark issues please contact the domain owner directly ( contact information can be found in whois ) . privacy policy"]}
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", "topic": 38}], "title": "kelley blue book", "paragraphs": ["kelley blue book\u00ae and blue book\u00ae are registered trademarks of kelley blue book co . , inc .\nblue book , kbb . com , kelley blue book and the kelley blue book official guide seal are the registered trademarks of kelley blue book co . , inc . urltoken and national appraisal guides , inc . is not affiliated with kelley blue book co . , inc .\nfor more information from our kelley blue book editors , read the full article .\nkelley blue book solutions are designed to provide easy access to the kelley blue book values and vehicle data you require . we offer scalable solutions , from large vehicle portfolio valuations to single transaction , historical , and cpo kelley blue book values .\nles kelley starts kelley kar company in los angeles with three model ts . his\nselected blue seal automobiles\nreflect the earliest version of the kelley blue book seal .\nmike kelley becomes gm of kelley blue book . his background in computer science gives the company a focus on technology .\ntrade in or sell your car today , based on kelley blue book values . get started\n\u00a9 1995 - 2018 kelley blue book co . \u00ae , inc . all rights reserved .\nurltoken acquires kelley blue book , combining two of the strongest brands in the auto industry .\nglassdoor gives you an inside look at what it ' s like to work at kelley blue book , including salaries , reviews , office photos , and more . this is the kelley blue book company profile . all content is posted anonymously by employees working at kelley blue book .\nthe first consumer edition of the blue book is published and becomes the best - selling automotive book .\nkelley blue book goes digital , with vehicle values software for dealers , financial institutions , and insurance companies .\nthe kelley blue book sm instant cash offer is a dependable way to trade in or sell your car today . it ' s a real offer based on trusted blue book\u00ae values .\nin 1926 , les kelley published his first blue book . originally a packet of pages filled with his valuations for\ni ' d like to receive useful tips , tools and resources via email from kelley blue book and affiliates .\nkelley blue book develops guides for everything from travel trailers to campers to atvs to snowmobiles to motorcycles and manufactured housing .\nduring wwii , the government uses blue book values to set used car price ceilings .\ni applied online . the process took 1 day . i interviewed at kelley blue book ( irvine , ca ) in july 2009 .\nthe primary focus of kelley blue book is on automobiles but the company does offer values for a selection of motorcycles , personal watercraft and snowmobiles .\non the consumer side , kelley blue book and autotrader have reached more than 6 billion consumer impressions since the partnerships launch - ed in 2014 .\nthrough its website , kbb . com , kelley blue book is changing the way people shop for a new car . it offers the kelley blue book\u00ae price advisor , which features a range - based pricing layout including the kelley blue book\u00ae fair purchase price , which is updated weekly and shows what others have been paying for a car recently . other resources include 5 - year cost to own data , and consumer and expert reviews and ratings .\ni have noticed some significant price differences between kelley blue book and nadaguides . the nadaguides values seem to be consistently lower . why are they different ?\nfor over 90 years , consumers and the auto industry have trusted kelley blue book for legendary valuations and accurate information . today , the history of innovation continues !\nbuster kelley becomes gm of the dealership and publisher of the blue book . every day , the line of cars waiting to be appraised winds around the block .\n\u00adthe kelley dealership\u00ad continued to expand until it was the largest used car dealer in the country . the blue book increased in popularity as well , moving beyond its regional boundaries and becoming a nationwide car value guide for dealers . in 1962 , the kelley family sold off their dealerships and focused entirely on the blue book .\nfor more information on kelley blue book\u2019s karpower online platform , please visit urltoken . for more information about experian automotive\u2019s autocheck vehicle history reports , please visit urltoken .\nracing is a huge part of the marketing strategy across cox automotive ' s media brands , which include kelley blue book and autotrader . here ' s why .\nthe sponsorship also inspires and motivates employees . kelley blue book and autotrader send team members to races and develop\ncamaraderie behind the teams ,\nstafford said .\noctober blue book deadline approaches pages for the hardbound print october blue book are closing july 30 , 2018 . to update your listing for the october edition , please contact a listing specialist at listing @ urltoken today !\nwhile our vehicle value guides are often referred to as the\nnada blue book ,\nwe are not affiliated with kelley blue book . the term\nblue book\nis a generic term that has been used for years to describe a periodically issued price list . consequently , the term\nblue book\nhas become synonymous with vehicle valuation guides . the yellow and blue nada value guide books offer pricing for automobiles , motorcycles , classic cars , boats , recreation vehicles and much , much more . click here for used car pricing .\nkelley blue book\u00ae values and pricing are based in part on transactions in your area . your zip code also helps us find local deals and highlight other available offers .\nas blue book subscriptions soar , kelley kar company moves to the corner of figueroa and pico in los angeles and becomes the largest used car dealership in the world .\nschaumburg , ill . \u2014 experian automotive today announced that kelley blue book has incorporated autocheck\u00ae vehicle history reports into urltoken classified experience . dealers utilizing kelley blue book\u2019s online classified section will now have the opportunity to append autocheck vehicle history reports to their inventory , making them available to the site\u2019s more than 12 million car shoppers every month .\nthe gmc commitment to precision continues to pay off \u2013 and it continues to gain recognition , as evidenced by our fourth consecutive brand image award from kelley blue book .\nnow the largest ford and used car dealership in the world , kelley kar company is sold to devote full time to kelley blue book . it becomes the first publication to use mileage to determine a car ' s value .\nthe no . 24 chevrolet ss car driven by chase elliott features the kelley blue book brand . autotrader has also partnered with the joe gibbs racing supercross and motocross team .\nchase elliott will sport the kelley blue book sponsorship on his no . 24 machine in 2016 and he recently took time to discuss his new sponsor with beyond the flag .\n\u201ci\u2019m looking forward to our partnership with kelley blue book , \u201d said earnhardt , who will drive the no . 88 kelley blue book chevrolet ss at sonoma ( calif . ) raceway on june 22 . \u201cas a car enthusiast and dealership owner , i\u2019ve trusted them for years for vehicle valuation and information . it\u2019s exciting to work with a partner that\u2019s new to the sport , and i\u2019m proud kelley blue book will be on board with the no . 88 team for their debut season in the nascar sprint cup series . \u201d\nthe two - year agreement includes full - season associate sponsorship , which provides kelley blue book prominent brand placement on the no . 88 race cars throughout the sprint cup schedule , and primary sponsorship of earnhardt in one event annually . the 2014 season will be the first as a nascar team sponsor for kelley blue book , a subsidiary of autotrader group .\nfor more information and news from kelley blue book , visit urltoken , urltoken , urltoken ( @ kelleybluebook ) on twitter , urltoken on facebook , and urltoken on google + .\nfounded in 1926 , kelley blue book , the trusted resource \u00ae , is the only vehicle valuation and information source trusted and relied upon by both consumers and the automotive industry .\nfinally , a fair purchase price tool provides a snapshot of a vehicle\u2019s actual selling price from tens of thousands of sale transactions . differing from the other car value tools used by kelley blue book , the fair purchase price is sourced directly from vehicle sales through market contacts . kelley blue book\u2019s fair purchase price tool is compiled from transactions conducted across the united states .\nexperian automotive\u2019s autocheck\u00ae vehicle history reports are now available on karpower online\u00ae , announces kelley blue book , www . kbb . com , the leading provider of new and used car information .\nracing is a huge part of the marketing strategy across cox automotive ' s media brands , which include kelley blue book and autotrader , said jessica stafford , vice president of marketing .\nthe racing sponsorships allow kelley blue book and autotrader to get in front of cox automotive ' s three most important audiences : consumers , clients and its own employees , said stafford .\nin the 1980s and 90s , kelley started using computer software to track prices . in 1992 , it offered dealers a computer program that allowed them to print out a label displaying the condition , mileage , and optional equipment on a used car . the label also included the blue book price and the kelley blue book official seal . in 1993 , the blue book was finally released as a consumer guide . the last major change in publication format came in 1995 , when urltoken was created .\nurltoken introduces new car previews , side - by - side comparisons , blue book classifieds , and editors ' market commentary .\nnew car blue book value shows what consumers are actually paying for new cars . urltoken visitation exceeds 10 million per month .\nkelley blue book and hendrick motorsports extend partnership through 2020 : kelley blue book , the most trusted brand for car pricing , research , valuation and selling your car , has extended its relationship with 12 - time nascar cup series champions hendrick motorsports with a three - year contract renewal through the 2020 racing season . in 2018 , 2019 and 2020 , kelley blue book will be featured as a two - race primary sponsor and full - season associate sponsor of driver chase elliott and his # 9 chevrolet camaro zl1 team . [ more ] ( 1 - 18 - 2018 )\nkelley blue book and autotrader have entertained more than 5 , 000 clients at races , giving them access to pit road , pit box viewing , garage tours , q & as with race drivers and pictures at the car with drivers before the start of a race , for example . some of kelley blue book and autotrader ' s dealership clients have run ticket giveaway contests for their customers .\nkelley blue book is the trusted resource for fun and informative new car reviews , road tests , comparisons , auto show coverage , long - term tests , and car - related features . show less\nkelley blue book stayed in the kelley family for three generations until 2000 . that year , bob kelley ( buster ' s son ) and his son mike retired from the company , leaving it in the hands of new leaders who kept the famous name and worked hard to maintain the tradition of trustworthy and accurate information . today kelley employs around 200 people and has offices in irvine , california and detroit , michigan .\nthe two sites ' top social media campaigns have come from nascar messaging , stafford said . kelley blue book and autotrader have seen spikes in visits to their websites or google searches for the brands during the races .\nsubaru wins top honors from kelley blue book ' s 2017 5 - year cost to own awards ; subaru brand and crosstrek receive highest recognition for outstanding ownership costs in best brand and best compact suv / crossover categories .\nirvine , calif . \u2014 today , kelley blue book unveiled a new design for its website and a new shopping experience for car buyers , both of which center on the vehicle information site\u2019s newest pricing feature : price advisor .\nsubaru has proven once again why it is such an incredibly popular brand with not one but two awards presented by kelley blue book in their 2017 5 - year cost to own awards . these awards are based on the kelley blue book 2017 model year vehicles analysis of and were created to highlight the brands and specific vehicles that offer the lowest projected ownership costs , in order to help shoppers determine which make / model would be best for them .\nthrough its website , kbb . com , kelley blue book is changing the way people shop for a new car . it now offers the kbb . com\u00ae price advisor , which features a new range - based pricing layout , including the kelley blue book\u00ae fair purchase price , which shows the average price other customers in the same area paid for the same vehicle . other resources include 5 - year cost to own data , and consumer and expert reviews and ratings .\nfor more information and news from kelley blue book\u2019s kbb . com , visit urltoken , follow us on twitter at urltoken ( or @ kelleybluebook ) , like our page on facebook at urltoken , and get updates on google + at urltoken .\n\u201cwe\u2019ve been fortunate to work with kelley blue book in both racing and our dealerships , \u201d said rick hendrick , owner of hendrick motorsports and chairman of hendrick automotive group . \u201cnascar has proven to be an effective promotional platform for their products and services , and it\u2019s given us more ways to collaborate across our entire organization . connecting kelley blue book with an exciting young talent like chase will provide a lot of opportunities for both parties . we look forward to continuing the relationship . \u201d\nurltoken ranked highest in its category for brand equity by the 2016 harris poll equitrend\u00ae study and has been named online auto shopping brand of the year for five consecutive years . kelley blue book co . , inc . is a cox automotive\u2122 company .\nfounded in 1926 , kelley blue book , the trusted resource\u00ae , is the vehicle valuation and information source trusted and relied upon by both consumers and the automotive industry . each week the company provides the most market - reflective values in the industry . . .\nsimilar to nadaguides , values published by kelley blue book rely on a constant flow of pricing information from various industry sources . manufacturers , wholesale auctions , franchised and independent dealers , rental companies and financial institutions are sources for the data used to calculate vehicle prices .\nconcord , n . c . \u2013 kelley blue book , the only vehicle valuation and information source trusted and relied upon by both consumers and the automotive industry , has extended its relationship with 11 - time sprint cup series champions hendrick motorsports through the 2017 nascar season .\nnadaguides ( national appraisal guides ) and kelley blue book both have a long history devoted to providing consumers as well as businesses with accurate vehicle pricing information . proudly serving buyers and sellers of various vehicle types , both companies calculate and publish vehicle values based on proprietary methods .\nupdated weekly to give you the latest pricing , the kelley blue book \u00ae fair market range is based on actual dealership transactions , auction sales , online vehicle listings and our own analytics . we crunch a lot of data to give you a price range you can count on .\npeople come to kelley blue book for one of two reasons : to get a value on the car they want to sell , or to price the car they want to buy . once a user gets his or her value , they ride off into the virtual sunset . kelley wants a deeper interaction than that , and it ' s looking to revamp the way you use their website .\nin addition to individual consumers , kelley blue book\u2019s various products and services are available to car dealers , auto manufacturers , finance and insurance companies , and governmental agencies . partners include hendrick motorsports\u2019 sister company , hendrick automotive group , which operates more than 120 automotive retail franchises across the united states .\nsince 1926 , kelley blue book has been one of the best - known names in the auto industry . today , urltoken extends the tradition , with trusted values and a reputation for innovation , including resources to help you research , price and shop for the car you ' ve been looking for .\n\u00adsince its humble beginnings 75 years ago , the k\u00adelley company has worked to bring value information for cars , recreational vehicles and motorcycles to buyers and sellers . its kelley blue book has become the standard automotive price guide for dealers and consumers alike . now kelley is using the internet to make that information even more readily available . in this article , we ' ll explore kelley ' s history , show you how to use its price guides and web site , and explain where it gets pricing information .\n\u201csubaru u . s . media center \u2013 subaru wins top honors from kelley blue book\u2019s 2017 5 - year cost to own awards . \u201d http : / / media . subaru . com . n . p . , 08 feb . 2017 . web . 24 feb . 2017 . < urltoken > .\n\u201cdealers now benefit from another vehicle history report provider that can be appended to their listings to help effectively market inventory , \u201d said damon bennett , vice president , syndication & ecommerce for kelley blue book . \u201ccar shoppers also benefit from this information as dealers add transparency to the used - car shopping process . \u201d\nin 2016 and 2017 , kelley blue book will be a primary sponsor of chase elliott and the no . 24 chevrolet ss team for two sprint cup races annually . the two - year renewal , which also includes associate - level sponsorship , continues a relationship that began in 2014 with driver dale earnhardt jr .\nwhere driving dynamics , comfort and safety are concerned , modern vehicles are steadily marching down a path toward parity . as such , technology has blossomed into one of the last great differentiators amongst competing models , and we at kelley blue book have constructed an awards program around the cars that continue to push the digital envelope .\nkarpower online is a powerful sales tool designed to value , manage and market vehicle inventory online . with this tool , customers also can access kelley blue book\u00ae values , including suggested retail , lending , trade - in , certified pre - owned ( cpo ) and auction values with ease , in addition to vehicle history reports .\nles kelley begins circulating a list of cars he wants to buy and what he ' s willing to pay .\nsome automotive brands receive awards not just for one model , but for several cars , trucks and suvs throughout the lineup . in many cases , the winning combination includes reliability , resale value , innovation , comfort , capability and fun . here are the 10 brands that received the most awards and accolades from kelley blue book for 2017 .\n\u00adl\u00ades kelley never intended to start a publishing company . he began in 1918 by selling used cars , starting with three model t fords in a los angeles parking lot . with the help of his younger brother , buster , kelley turned his small lot into a thriving used car sales and repair business within a few years . kelley began printing lists of used cars that he wanted to buy , including how much he would pay for them . he sent these lists to other dealers and banks . before long , kelley ' s lists were on the desk of every sales manager in the county and people came to rely on them for accurate appraisals of an old car ' s value . in 1926 , kelley published his list in book form for the first time . he named it after the social register , a list of the important and elite people in local society often referred to as the blue book .\nlast week it was announced that kelley blue book would join the no . 24 team and elliott for a pair of races in both 2016 and 2017 . kbb had worked with hms in the past through their relationship and sponsorship of dale earnhardt jr . and the no . 88 team . btf recently had the opportunity to talk with elliott about the kbb sponsorship .\nevery month , over 19 million consumers visit kbb . com\u00ae to shop for a new or used car , determine car values , and conduct research . since 1926 , kelley blue book , the trusted resource\u00ae , has provided car buyers and sellers with the new and used vehicle information and car value data they need to complete their vehicle transactions with confidence . read more\n. should you desire that familiar kbb feel , it ' s just a click away . the aol autos information isn ' t served up as visually as the info on the new kelley blue book , but this bit of meat is attached to the same bones . likewise , you ' ll find kbb - backed values dotted around aol autos when researching prospective buys .\nthis new information was available on kelley blue book in the past , it ' s just easier to find now . we think the actual\nreality check\nwill come as kbb sees just how deeply users interact with the new site . at the same time , the more visual approach will likely appeal to many users , which suggests the organizations gamble could pay off nicely .\nthe kelley blue book partnership , they have dealt with hendrick\u2019s the past couple of years . they have been with dale ( earnhardt jr . ) and had a lot of success with him . i\u2019m real excited to be a part of their team and i appreciate them giving me the opportunity to drive their car . they are certainly leaders in their world of the selling and buying of cars .\nand so , for the third annual kelley blue book best auto tech award winners , we picked the completely redesigned 2018 audi q5 as the winner in the luxury category . the q5 is a compact luxury crossover that will sell by the boatload , with good reason . it ' s nice to drive , comfortable inside , and is packed with nearly as much technology as your local apple store .\n\u201ckelley blue book is a recognized and respected name in the automotive industry , \u201d elliott said . \u201cit means a lot to have them support the no . 24 team , and i can\u2019t wait to get behind the wheel of their car . continuing what they\u2019ve started at hendrick motorsports is going to be a lot of fun . our entire team is looking forward to making the program a success . \u201d\n\u201cwe are extremely proud to receive these distinguished 2017 kelley blue book 5 - year cost to own awards in both overall brand and vehicle categories , \u201d said thomas j . doll , president and chief operating officer , subaru of america , inc . \u201cthis recognition mirrors our commitment to providing trusted , top - quality vehicles to consumers , both on the day of purchase and for years to come . \u201d\nas the daytona 500 nears , nascar fans and drivers alike are anxiously awaiting the start of the 2016 nascar season . in the weeks leading up to the daytona 500 , teams and drivers are making their final preparations before the season begins and getting all the last pieces into place . some of those pieces include sponsorship deals , much like the recent deal that was announced between chase elliott and kelley blue book .\nwe are extremely proud to receive these distinguished 2017 kelley blue book 5 - year cost to own awards in both overall brand and vehicle categories ,\nsaid thomas j . doll , president and chief operating officer , subaru of america , inc .\nthis recognition mirrors our commitment to providing trusted , top - quality vehicles to consumers , both on the day of purchase and for years to come .\nas our post - award audits have demonstrated , our kelley blue book projections of resale value are extremely accurate in estimating the future values of new vehicles , which is why they are used by many of the nation ' s leading financial institutions . the best resale value awards recognize automakers ' outstanding achievements in producing vehicles that best retain their value over the first five years ( 60 months ) of new - vehicle ownership .\nrely on the kelley blue book \u00ae fair market range for used cars . our valuation experts have done all the calculations for you to show you what you can expect to pay . the fair market range takes into account all the factors that can make used car pricing confusing : mileage , condition , options , plus hard - to - figure elements like seasonal trends and regional variations in over 100 geographical regions across the u . s .\nevery year we give special recognition in the form of the best brand and best luxury brand awards for overall combined resale - value portfolio performance . to win one of these awards , an automaker must offer great vehicles across its entire model line and keep production well - matched to demand . if you buy a vehicle from a brand honored by kelley blue book with a best resale value award you can be confident it will retain its value well .\nthe following article is reprinted from the november / december 2017 edition of the western grower & shipper magazine , published by western growers association . for additional information on how accounts receivable aging reports can improve credit accuracy and business decisions , contact the blue book services customer service team at customerservice @ urltoken .\nfind out how much your vehicle is worth with kelley blue book . simply fill out the form on this page to get an instant cash offer , then come visit reed - lallier in fayetteville , nc . once we ' ve verified the condition of your car or truck , you can either trade it in for something in our inventory or we ' ll buy it from you . call us at ( 910 ) 426 - 2000 with any questions .\n\u201con the dealership side , we\u2019ve worked with kelley blue book for many years , \u201d said rick hendrick , owner of hendrick motorsports and chairman of hendrick automotive group . \u201cnascar is a terrific marketing platform for their products and services , and it presents new opportunities for our companies to work together . we\u2019re excited to welcome a new partner and team them with an incredible spokesperson in dale jr . it\u2019s a great combination with the potential to grow even more . \u201d\nwhen it comes to using the best resale value awards as a shopping tool , our 22 category awards provide the most valuable guidance . we ' ve identified a resale value champion and two runners - up in vehicle categories spanning just about every size , shape and price available . from affordable compact cars to big luxury suvs , the kelley blue book best resale value category award winners will give you a look at the elite vehicles in retaining value over time .\n/ prnewswire / - - kelley blue book , the leading provider of new and used vehicle information , today announced that subaru of america , inc . has won in two major categories of the 2017 5 - year cost to own awards . this year ' s honors , which recognize brands and new vehicles with the lowest projected ownership costs , were awarded to subaru for\nbest brand\nand the 2017 crosstrek for\nbest compact suv / crossover .\nin the past , you would enter through one of two main doors . one read\nnew\nand the other\nused .\nthe new kbb offers a more organic approach to finding the information that you ' re looking for , and the singular entry point begins by asking you\nhow can kelley blue book help you ?\nin plain english , it asks you four questions and from there you are filtered down the path that makes the most sense .\n\u201cwe\u2019re not in the guaranteed price business here at kelley , \u201d he said . \u201cwe\u2019re trying to get to a place where price doesn\u2019t dominate the dialogue . \u201d\nour best resale value awards are based on what we consider the best research and analysis process in the industry . our resale value projections take into account current vehicle data , sales data , market conditions for each vehicle , competition within vehicle segments , expectations of the future economy and the combined experience of kelley blue book ' s team of market and pricing analysts . this is hard - earned data that can save you thousands of dollars , and it ' s yours for free .\nnames like mustang and f - series have been around for decades , but ford has embraced forward - thinking technology to keep both of them relevant and popular . the f - 150 has now been the best - selling vehicle in the usa for more than 35 years and is a three - time best buy award winner , while the mustang is one of our 10 coolest cars under $ 25 , 000 . the fiesta , fusion , escape and baja - bred raptor also earned official kelley blue book recognition this year .\n\u201cwhen it comes to vehicle history reports , we strive to provide our dealers with the tools needed to succeed in today\u2019s marketplace . that said , we strongly believe in offering consumers as much information as possible to make effective car buying and selling decisions , \u201d said leo drew , executive vice president of oem and partner sales and strategy , kelley blue book . \u201cwe are extremely pleased that experian automotive shares this vision and is working with us to provide consumers and dealers with information that is indispensable when buying or selling used vehicles . \u201d\nwhen buying a new car , there ' s a lot of pricing information to consider . most people look at the msrp ( manufacturer ' s suggested retail price ) sometimes also known as new car sticker price . some shoppers dig to find the invoice , thinking they can get an even better deal on a new car . but how do you really know how much you should pay for the new car you ' re interested in ? rely on kelley blue book and urltoken , with over 90 years of knowledge about car pricing . check out the kelley blue book \u00ae fair market range and fair purchase price for new cars . updated weekly , it takes data from thousands of deals , current supply and demand and regional and seasonal factors to show you what you can expect to pay for a new car . sometimes the price might be close to msrp , if the vehicle is new and in high demand . other times , you might actually plan to pay thousands below msrp if the car is widely available . or , if you ' re not sure which car you want , urltoken even helps you browse new cars by category and make , so you can find exactly the one you want .\ncars are bought in the east and shipped in freight cars . the kelley car company offers the\ng . i . credit plan ,\nfeaturing no money down and five - year credit terms .\nthe entire website can be viewed as an information funnel . moving through the old funnel certainly wasn ' t a hard process . this shiny new funnel , however , is filled with a wealth of information that ' s presented in a timely manner as you move from the wide (\nwhat am i looking for ?\n) to the narrow (\nwhat ' s this car worth ?\n) . as you progress towards your goal , you ' re presented with a multitude of tools . specs , photos , consumer and staff vehicle reviews , for example , are offered up before you reach pricing information . here , kelley blue book is looking to arm both buyers and sellers with a greater breadth of knowledge . this information was there before , but now it ' s more visible without intruding on your computer screen . you can select how much or how little is shown .\n. kbb knows that the flip side of buying new is disposing of old vehicles , and the same valuation process applies , but in this brand - new wrapper . since this is the refreshed kelley , however , the tools and information have been kicked up a few levels to make the process easier and more rewarding . a major part of determining value is deciding on your heap ' s condition . in the past , you selected from excellent , good , fair and poor . this is still the case , but the team at kbb did research and found that most people view their vehicles through rose - colored glasses . a condition quiz helps eliminate some of that confusion by walking users through a series of questions . a more accurate conditional assessment will provide a value that is closer to reality , which means people will have a better understanding of what their vehicle is worth .\nplay the all - new nascar fantasy live . login to access your team or sign up today !\ntruex jr . didn ' t go easy on jones : ' hell no . . . he earned it '\nlocation : sparta , kentucky year of first cup event : 2011 banking : turns 1 and 2 ( 17 ) turns 3 and 4 ( 14 ) front straightaways ( 8 ) back straightaways ( 4 ) length / track type : 1 . 5 miles , paved cup event currently hosted : quaker state 400 presented by walmart ( held in july ) most frequent winners : brad keselowski ( 3 ) buy tickets\nnascar\u00ae and its marks are trademarks of the national association for stock car auto racing , inc . the raceview\u00ae trademark is owned by turner sports , inc . and used under license . all other trademarks are the property of their respective owners . copyright \u00a9 2018 nascar digital media , llc . all rights reserved . urltoken is part of the nascar digital media network .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nthe company piloted the layout and new tool , which provides new - car shoppers with a range - based pricing layout , in chicago over the past months . jared rowe , president of kbb , told f & i and showroom that consumers who are using the tool only want a fair price , not the bottom price .\n\u201cwith our design , what we found was 51 percent of the consumers would be willing to pay at or above fair purchase price with the visual display you see [ on our site ] , \u201d rowe said . \u201cand when you ask the consumers why , they say they just want to stay in the range . \u201d\nwhen users select a vehicle make and model , they are directed to a landing page that features the price advisor tool . the tool displays three different pricing zones : white , green and red . the green zone is the urltoken new car fair market range , which reflects current market conditions for a selected vehicle in the buyer\u2019s area . it\u2019s updated weekly using new - car transaction data within the user\u2019s zip code , and adjusts for local market conditions and seasonal trends .\nthe white zone represents pricing that falls below the fair market range , usually due to a retiring model year or an unusually competitive market . the red zone signifies a price that\u2019s above the fair market range .\n\u201conce consumers get to this point , and once they feel good about the market context , then what they want to do is explore who to build a relationship with , and who has the inventory that they ' re looking for , \u201d rowe explained . \u201cso we ' ve incorporated that into this design as well . \u201d\nbelow the price advisor tool , users will find a list of local dealerships that participate in kbb\u2019s classifieds program and have the chosen vehicle in stock . shoppers can then select one of the listed links to access a dealership\u2019s microsite , which that display its consumer rating , inventory , amenities and specials . rowe said this connection was made because consumers want to explore a dealership before searching its inventory . on average , he added , kbb customers view five to six dealership pages .\n\u201cwhat we find is , 86 percent of the consumers who go down this path are now ready to connect with a dealer , \u201d he added .\nkbb currently has a relationship with dealerrater to provide dealership ratings on its microsites , but in the near future , dealers will be able to select the ratings content they want displayed on their page . \u201cwe view this as really the dealer ' s opportunity to put their best foot forward and merchandise themselves , \u201d rowe said .\nthe vehicle information site also highlighted a new feature it launched in july . it gives vehicle oems more control over what consumers see and read when accessing their kbb landing pages via a mobile device . manufacturers can upload images and videos to more closely align their online and offline campaigns . both toyota and lexus have already customized their mobile pages .\nrowe believes that once oems and dealers build value on the site , the price of the vehicle becomes secondary to customers .\nget up - 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{"id": 55424, "summary": [{"text": "joseph lukes guitars is a stringed instrument manufacturing company based in london , england .", "topic": 11}, {"text": "they currently produce one acoustic guitar model known as the \" grand concert \" and a ukulele . ", "topic": 14}], "title": "joseph lukes guitars", "paragraphs": ["joseph lukes guitars ltd . - overview ( free company information from companies house )\njoseph lukes guitars ltd . - filing history ( free information from companies house )\nall sounds created using a joseph lukes grand concert . recorded using a br800 digital recorder in an improvised studio . joseph lukes guitars | traditional methods . innovative design . urltoken \u2117 & \u00a9 2014 joseph lukes guitars . the copyright in this sound recording is owned exclusively by joseph lukes guitars . all rights reserved . unauthorised copying , hiring , lending , public performance and broadcasting prohibited . photography by joseph lukes guitars .\n\u2019 . transmit has helped joseph lukes by providing critical coaching & mentoring in areas such as business planning and accounting . they were also the source of the much needed seed capital in the form of a small loan , which enabled joseph lukes to rent their current workshop and invest in tooling and materials to begin production .\neach component such as the binding , neck shaping and french polishing , is done by hand from start to finish , thereby combining traditional hand - making skills with modern innovation . joseph lukes guitars will produce two a month as each one can take up to 100 hours .\nluke , who is originally from manchester , has adapted guitars since he was 14 but decided to make his hobby a business when he left the army in 2009 . after searching for a course in guitar - making he found a degree at london metropolitan university in musical instrument technology . when he graduated this summer he decided to create his company , joseph lukes guitars .\ni could not resist the temptation to speak to some of the other businesses in the complex with joseph lukes , so in this blog there is an extra feature on a neighbouring business . '\nhandmade , boutique guitars by @ josephlukes . traditional methods : innovative design # gnccf 2015 @ oldgranadamcr urltoken\ncompany name changed j . s . lukes ltd . \\ certificate issued on 12 / 08 / 13\ncompany name changed j . s . lukes ltd . \\ certificate issued on 08 / 05 / 12\nnew jersey making graphite crucibles for pouring castings . joseph dixon crucible co . , jersey city , nj .\nluke has a vision for his business and that is undisputable ; in speaking to him it is also surprising to hear his genuine and almost philanthropic desire to support others and the local community in which joseph lukes is being built .\npennsylvania a steel mill and its goal of diversification and competitive production . lukes steel co . , coatesville , pa .\nthe year 6 football team\u2019s fixtures got into full swing over the past few days with away games at st lukes and downs .\nregistered office address changed from c / o j . s . lukes ltd . 83 ducie street manchester m1 2jq england on 14 september 2013\njoseph lukes plays right in to this niche and to establish a name and market share they set about designing an individual design for a grand concert guitar , which provides a platform to which customers can specify finishing . significant customisation is possible , from neck size to bracing patterns and wood type . what differentiates this brand is that the design for these guitars is the work of luke ; over the last 12 months he has passionately poured over drawings for endless hours .\ntook us further south of the river to south bermondsey . historically an industrial part of london , the area is more widely known for hosting millwall football club rather than being a location for emerging independent businesses . interestingly , joseph lukes are located in the quirky elizabeth tower , a converted tea factory that is now owned by \u2018\n, who will be our next full feature for london . we can ' t wait to get this issued for you all to read by the way ! i think we are almost as excited as joseph lukes for the prospects for this business . you will have to be a little patient however ; we hope to have the article completed during the next week .\nregistered office address changed from c / o j . s . lukes ltd . 83 ducie street manchester m1 2jq england on 14 september 2013 - link opens in a new window - 1 page\ndantzig guitars are not sold in stores\u2014we deal with you directly . you can contact jol to discuss a custom or \u201cstock\u201d instrument via phone or email using the links on any page of this site .\nin march 2015 fr . michel corriveau leaves st . luke ' s parish after being assigned to another parish . fr . joseph amal sdb . is welcomed to st . luke ' s as our parish priest .\nis rather discreet , and is guarded by a team of polite , well - dressed doormen . as the narrow door is opened , a whole new atmosphere is unleashed as you are faced by the warm reception . a brief few steps up from the reception and you have arrived at the first floor , the vsop bar ( coined after the maison\u2019s very super old pale cognac ) - a quiet , dim - lit , laid - back social setting which captivates the essence of the quintessentially french and british countryside heritage , as well as the underlying synergy between local artisans and world - renowned brands . the five talented craftsmen included the luthier luke joseph sharples of joseph lukes guitars and butchers allens of mayfair to name a few . the club is somewhat seasonal , adopting a periodic \u201cpop - up\u201d strategy to play host to events and evenings through different parts of the year .\nthere are only a handful of bespoke acoustic guitar makers in england and their number will be boosted by 27 year old luke joseph sharples from london , who has been able to launch his own business with funding from transmit start - ups .\nour final success of the week came on friday 11th march for our year 6 boys footballers . in a quick turn - around from monday , we met st joseph ' s in the semi - final of the fitzgerald cup . this proved to be a walk in the park , with westdene tucking 8 past st joseph ' s with none conceded . the 8 - 0 win showed our solid semi - final performance and has given the team confidence for the cup final ( opponents tbc ) !\nluke and sarah are passionate about the concept of championing the creation of a business that is based around artisan skills from a bygone era . you only have to read or watch the news to see reports focused on innovations and developments within the web - based economy . when was the last time you read about innovations in carpentry , tailoring , blacksmithing or other craft industry ? the idea for joseph lukes builds on this theme and offers consumers a 21st century design of guitar built using traditional methods and sustainable materials .\nguitars are made in our shop by jol and his small crew of builders\u2014many of which he has worked with for decades . these instruments represent a great value in a hand - built guitar , with a number of special options available to make it uniquely yours .\nrenowned luthier alleva - coppolo guitars has worked closely with gallant , incorporating his advanced chordal chamber / post - jazz aesthetic into the design and creation of their first 6 - string contrabass guitar . the\njoe gallant\ntribute model debuted at the namm 2011 expo .\nas part of our sound topic this term , year 4 have been creating and playing musical instruments . they used their hand - made drums and guitars to explore the relationship between pitch and vibration . we have continued our topic on shape properties by finding lines of symmetry and by exploring the shape - themed artwork of beatriz milhazes .\nsteven jones is the academic dean at st . joseph\u2019s catholic school in greenville , sc . before joining st . joseph\u2019s , jones was an associate professor of sociology at grove city college . while at grove city college he coached the college\u2019s nationally recognized debate team and was the director of the koch fellows program at grove city college . prior to arriving in grove city he was associate director of the pew research center on religion and democracy at the university of virginia and a fellow at the institute for advanced studies in culture in charlottesville , virginia . he has also received fellowships from the center for children , families , and the law and the civitas forum .\nthe first guitar will be finished in 1 - 2 weeks and will mark the first available for sale by joseph lukes . this will not only mark a crucial phase for the business , the generation of revenue , it will also provide the physical confirmation to luke and sarah that vision and hard work can be turned in to reality . sarah told us during the interview that there is nothing that she would rather be doing than working to turn this business in to a reality . the day before our interview , both had been in the workshop until 2am ; would you find this same motivation and dedication working as one individual in a giant corporation ? we\u2019re not so sure .\nthe guitars luke makes are a contemporary take on the traditional acoustic model as they have no sound - hole but instead a sound - port in the ribs . this increases the resonance and projection allowing the musician to monitor their sound without compromising performance . sustainability is also important to his business and all of his instruments are made from replenished forests .\nian straker , director , transmit start - ups said : \u201call of the transmit directors have extensive experience in the music industry and know at first - hand the potential for luke\u2019s guitars . he makes really superb hand - crafted instruments which i am sure will be snapped up by musicians when they realise how much they improve their acoustic sound as well . \u201d\nluke said : \u201cthe funding from transmit is a dream come true . i know there is a gap in the market for my individually designed guitars . it is excellent that i can put all my energies into making the instruments at this stage , rather than worrying about paying the rent . basically the business would not have got off the ground without this loan . \u201c\nover the years , dozens upon dozens of people and products have helped bring notoriety to kalamazoo ; from guitars to taxicabs , fishing tackle to pharmaceuticals , sleds , stoves , corsets , and of course , \u201c that gal . \u201d one of the first products made in the village , and the first to bring national attention to kalamazoo , was of all things , whiskey .\nbut what i really enjoy the most is making guitars one by one with my own hands . and that\u2019s why i\u2019m really digging this tulsa artist\u2019s proof thing i\u2019m doing right now . each of these instruments starts off as a completely freewheeling , let - my - instincts - rule sort of jam session . they are ideas i\u2019ve toyed with , or suggested to clients before\u2014and never followed through with .\nunfortunately , despite playing the better football and having most of the best chances we have been unable to make the most of those goal scoring opportunities in our first two matches . on friday last week , after going 1 - 0 up against st lukes in the first half , the opposition came back and scored with their only two shots on target to win a tight the game 2 - 1 .\ncellist and narrator lutz rath is artistic director of the washington square festival ; the hilo chamber music festival , hawaii ; and les frequences de perpignan , france . she is cellist with the orchestra of st . lukes , ecliptica ensemble for forbidden music , chamber music conference of the east , and bennington college . she has narrated compositions by ullmann , strauss , liszt , sibelius , schoenberg , picker , and schumann .\nthe team have of course done their homework . they have built the skills and also researched the market to establish whether there is demand for what to many represents a high - end luxury guitar . in london , there is only one known guitar shop , which offers independent hand made guitars . such is the reputation of this shop ; that it draws on a global customer base and regularly receives requests for commissioned work .\nthey aren\u2019t \u201cstock\u201d models , and they\u2019re all different . some utilize combinations of woods , hardware and electronics that i don\u2019t really offer on the stock models . normally , i have a small team helping me build the dantzig models : tulsa , milano , tupelo and rialto , but this is a different thing altogether . i\u2019m a lot more hands on , and honestly , it\u2019s the closest you could get to one of my signature guitars without the signature .\nthe film rights for kengor\u2019s two books on ronald reagan , the crusader and god and ronald reagan , were purchased by mjm group . the books are the basis for a major hollywood \u201cbio - pic\u201d on the life and presidency of ronald reagan , titled , reagan : the movie . the film , budgeted at $ 30 million , will be co - produced by mark joseph and ralph winter , with script by howard klausner . filming is planned for late 2015 .\nluke\u2019s ambition is to be able to take on another guitar - maker and then employ apprentices who can learn the trade in his workshop . he said : \u201ci see my target market as musicians who will either want my guitars as an art piece or hopefully love them because of the sound they help them create . in the 18th and 19th century london was a thriving centre of instrument - making and it would be very personally rewarding for me to continue that proud history . \u201d\ngregor kitzis , violinist and violist , has performed and recorded with the orchestra of st . lukes , the new england bach festival , concordia , and bang on a can ' s spit orchestra , and with new music groups , including speculum musicae , ensemble 21 , north / south consonance , essential music , the group for contemporary music , and the xenakis and s . e . m ensembles . his television appearances include the tonight show with jay leno and saturday night live .\ndavid ayers\u2019 hobbies include hunting deer ( rifle and archery ) , fishing , playing his collection of guitars and jamming to the tunes of such artists as led zeppelin , jimi hendrix , zz top , stevie ray vaughan , johnny winters and joe bonamassa . more than anything else other than his relationship with his lord and savior jesus christ , ayers is happy to be blessed with a wonderful family that includes his wife kathy , six children , three sons - in - law , and four grandchildren . he resides in grove city .\naside these people aspirations ; both luke and sarah shared a desire to build their business around the best environmental footprint they can across their entire supply chain . where possible , materials for their guitars will be british sourced and made . wood is the obvious challenge , with a significant proportion of music grade wood being non - uk and eu produced . luke is proactive in promoting the use of the great tree stock we have available in the uk and as a minimum he is working to ensure that any wood used is fsc certified .\na four decade tenure in the guitar - making world has given me a pretty good overview of things . as a guitar tech and musician i\u2019ve recorded dozens of times in real studios and played live hundreds of times . as a designer , facilities and plant manager for a number of brands , i\u2019ve overseen the production of tens of thousands of guitars . my lean / kaizen consulting business has seen me working in the biggest guitar factories in the us and mexico , and i\u2019ve toured the guitar plants of japan , korea and china .\nexcitingly , miss chenley received an email from jane hissey on tuesday explaining that although she was so impressed with our work , we didn ' t win as a school , yet olivia joseph in year 3 won second place across all school ' s in brighton and hove ! miss chenley could not contain her excitement and looks forward to sharing the news with all of key stage 2 on monday . olivia ' s painting will be exhibited in jane ' s free exhibition between the 1 1th and 20th november at the brighton university gallery , grand parade . a huge congratulations olivia ; what an achievement !\nthe best - known and certainly the most successful of the kalamazoo distilleries was owned and operated by the three whitcomb brothers ; elias ( born about 1804 ) , leverett ( born about 1806 ) , and luke ( born about 1810 ) . the whitcombs descended from a long line of new england millers , including their great - grandfather , joseph whitcomb , who was a miller in new hampshire . all three sons were born in vermont where their father , peter whitcomb , was himself a miller . the family later relocated to western new york where the boys learned the trade from their father , before ultimately moving on to kalamazoo .\nmany congratulations to all our year 6 pupils who represented our school at the brighton college primary schools quiz competition held last friday after school . three teams entered the competition and did us all proud . we are very pleased to announce that one of our teams was placed third overall and included : michael ahmad , callum smith , oscar morris and ellis martin who called themselves the lumpy custard legends . other children who took part were : caden hughes , joseph holland , imogen atkinson , anna and daisy buchanan , daniel holland , alma samocha , william todd and chiara banfi . well done to everyone , we are proud of you all .\nthe new york times described him as\n. . . audacious . . . multitalented .\njoseph pehrson , writing in the music connoisseur , described pritsker as\ndissolv [ ing ] the artificial boundaries between high brow , low brow , classical , popular musics and elevates the idea that if it ' s done well it is great music , regardless of the style or genre\n. raul d ' gama rose writes in all about jazz :\nbarring the obvious exceptions , much of 21st century composition appears to be thinning in significance , but this might be about to change . gene pritsker is one of a very spare handful of composers effecting this change .\nit is impossible to give any account or re - imagining of those times without acknowledging the central role of fr john van suylen . in fact the importance of that role cannot be over - emphasised ; from the beginning , as assistant priest at st joseph ' s boronia , he took particular interest in the young and growing community . the early history of what was to become our parish is intertwined with the fervent christianity of fr john ; if these were times of youthful energy and optimism - and they were - fr john was the very man to reflect and embody their spirit . risks were run and great leaps forward were taken , huge beyond practicality and courageous beyond folly , but all taken in faith .\njol dantzig is a guitar builder , designer , writer and filmmaker . he has worked for gibson , fender , guild , ovation , gretsch , and was a founding partner of hamer guitars\u2014one of the first boutique custom guitar brands . dantzig\u2019s work has been played by hundreds of artists including sting , steve stevens , larry coreyell , dug pinnick , billy gibbons , keb mo\u2019 , nick lowe , kk downing , glenn tipton , john abercrombie , glen campbell , rick nielsen , kenny vaughan , lita ford , james honeyman scott , elliott easton , andy summers , peter frampton , martin barre , lyle workman , brad gillis , george harrison , jeff ament , dweezil zappa , jeff tweedy , nancy wilson\u2014and many others . view all posts by jol\nit was to take much time and an arduous struggle , however , before that land came to fulfil the purpose of church and school for which it was intended . from earliest times wantirna was part of st joseph ' s parish at boronia ; the first catholics in the area faced a journey of between 3 and 4 kilometres to sunday mass or for their children ' s schooling . as the gaps between new houses along the streets shrank and disappeared and populations grew , the need for worship and education , for a sense of self as a community , intensified . true , there were state schools in the area , and good ones , and churches at boronia and bayswater , but here in wantirna an ever - growing number of young catholic families were beginning to seek cohesion and identity in their own right .\nin 1978 a sunday mass centre was set up in the state school at regency park : the young families would arrive at the school early , well ahead of the scheduled mass time , clear away and stack the little desks , set up seating and altar , arrange banners and flowers , tune up their guitars , practice their hymns then fill the room to bursting with their spirited and spiritual , youthful and hopeful post - vatican ii worship . after mass there were cups of tea , groups in conversation and children darting about in play as the place was re - established as a classroom . more families came ; soon the schoolroom was not big enough and mass was moved to a covered shelter outside . if it was cold in winter and hot in summer this could be endured , what mattered was the spirit of the place - hope , excitement and the vast future that lay ahead .\ndr . joseph horton is professor of psychology at grove city college . among the courses he teaches are marriage and family assessment and intervention , child development , foundations of psychological science , and advanced research methods . dr . horton earned his ph . d . and master\u2019s degrees from the pennsylvania state university with an emphasis in developmental psychology . he is particularly interested in reasoning in young children , character development in adolescents as well as marriage and the impact of marriage on children . dr . horton is part the center for research on positive youth development at grove city college . the research done by the center has been funded by the john templeton foundation . he serves as board chair of pregnancy services of western pennsylvania , a pro - life , christian pregnancy help center . in his spare time , he enjoys watching college football with his family and taking his daughter to dog shows .\nviolist / conductor / composer jill jaffe has performed in virtually all of the concert venues in new york city with all of the major free lance orchestras including orch of st . lukes , nyc ballet , nyc opera , american composers orchestra and mostly mozart . a veteran of the downtown music scene - the lounge lizards , john zorn , evan lurie , etc . - she is one of the early crossover artists . she has concertized and recorded throughout much of europe , japan and mexico . an avid chamber musician , jill is a founding member of the crescent string quartet . as a composer of theatre music jill is the recipient of numerous ascap awards , her ballets in response to the tragedies of 911 have been performed with profound effect . she has played for almost 100 different broadway and off - broadway shows , has recorded numerous soundtracks and much commercial music , and was music director / conductor of vienna lusthaus national tour , 2003 .\na week later our year 4 , 5 and 6 girl footballers played in the esfa 7 aside girls football tournament . we were one of two schools to field two teams of super keen footballers . the girls did very well indeed ; winning and drawing all games bar one ! goals were flying in from all angles , with daisy scoring a hat - 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2018 , vbulletin solutions , inc .\ncompany name changed efficacy records ltd . \\ certificate issued on 28 / 05 / 12\n\u2019 campaign . during january we are featuring independent business from london and hopefully you have already read our \u2018wears london\u2019 feature , which launched this leg of our campaign .\nimmediately on entering the studios , you feel a buzz about the places and the sense that people are creating new and great things here . the atmosphere is relaxed and people seem to work with an open door policy to their studios , always willing to have a chat or lend a hand with something . definitely not your normal 9 - 5 office location !\ni asked luke and sarah how they intended to build the business in a market where everything is web based and price comparison sites rule . in return for this question i received a crash course in guitar principles and basics ! ( i must learn to avoid asking difficult questions ) .\n2014 is all about setting the foundations for the business and reaching a place where concurrent design and production can take place . luke and sarah and already developing a\ncampaign in the hope using the popular crowd - sourcing platform to generate much needed capital to fund the resources needed to support business growth .\nluke\u2019s societal aspirations come in the longer five - year time horizon , where he hopes the business will be in a position to offer apprentiships to young people who can then learn a real trade and establish a future for themselves .\nwhen you are a passionate about an idea and have an unwavering motivation , it is often those that critique or raise negatives that become a major mental barrier . luke and sarah recall the early days of their idea and hearing criticisms by some who were early to judge or suggest \u2018why don\u2019t you just get a real job with your degree ? \u2019\nregardless of the challenges faced over the last 18 months , what comes across clearly is that luke and sarah are indeed complete opposites in their business roles but they are also great support mechanisms for each other . luke spoke of times when he was at rock bottom , perhaps after struggling to tackle a design issue and was unable to find a solution . despite lacking in technical knowhow , it was sarah who offered a fresh uncomplicated perspective and a path forward .\nboth are hugely proud of having nearly finished ( at the time of writing ) their first guitar . some 18th months ago this beautiful instrument was nothing more than a seedling of an idea in luke\u2019s head and a bundle of scrap images .\nthose were luke\u2019s words not ours . the pair believes that while effective business planning is crucial , you have to recognise when it is appropriate to plan and when it is better just to get stuck in and try . plans are just that and unlikely to ever be exactly the same as what reality brings ; the key is being flexible and adaptable to the events that are dealt to you .\nanother piece of advice from sarah was listen to advice but not the negatives . if people are truly supportive of your vision , they will provide reassurance and constructive comments to help you in your journey . above all , they both believe it is vital that individuals remain positive , pull together and maintain the passion that encouraged them to pursue the idea in the first place . when asked for her one sentence , sarah summed up their approach as ;\n\u2018know who you are , why you are doing something and build an ethos or set of values and live by them\u2019 .\nwe love luke\u2019s grand ambitions and long - term vision that would end up seeing the business owning tree stock and milling capabilities . he speaks so passionately about this that we actually can\u2019t find reason to doubt his resolve . this and the team\u2019s desire to provide an organisation that openly attracts apprentices creates a movement that we are also going to watch with interest .\nhe struggled to find any financial assistance for his all - important equipment and workshop premises until he made contact with transmit start - ups , who have given him a loan to cover workshop rent for a year , funding for tools and to develop a website to attract new business .\nfellow transmit start - ups director richard myers will also be able to give luke mentoring as he had worked for one of the uk\u2019s leading distributors of musical instruments and has experience of working with independent guitar makers .\nfurther information on transmit start up loans is on urltoken and on luke\u2019s business on urltoken .\nthis form collects your name , email and content so that we can keep track of the comments placed on the website . for more info check our privacy notice where you ' ll get more info on where , how and why we store your data .\nsubscribe to the transmit start - 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down , unconventional world of the working musician . while others were brushing their teeth , getting ready for their meaningless day of drudgery at the office , my musician friends and i were stumbling out of a party or loading out from the night\u2019s gig . the pale glow of the morning\u2019s approach was always a special , quiet time before the bustle of the straight world took over .\ni\u2019d been in the company of artists\u2014like - minded souls , with great conversations and interesting points of view . then it was home , for a solid six hours of sleep before rising at noon .\ntoday , it\u2019s the reverse . the quiet time is still precious to me , but it\u2019s at the start of my day now . i sip my coffee and listen to the birds\u2014first a robin , then the cardinal\u2019s chip chip chip chip . as the sun crests the ridge , i\u2019m walking down the wooded road to my shop . in the distance a chainsaw fires up and a dog barks faintly . this is the best time\u2014so full of promise .\nmy wife , carla , had planted marigolds at the entrance to my shop , and every day they make me smile as i approach the door . they are bright and welcoming\u2014exploding with red , gold and yellow in the morning light . so , it wasn\u2019t a surprise when i mixed up a new batch of glowing lacquer shaders and dyes to use on a few new instruments .\ni\u2019d been staying mainly with browns , deep cherry , naturals and muted ambers , which are still some of my favorite guitar finishes , but the flowers had made me think of more bright reds and yellows . so i made a few sample blocks .\ni still think about the old times , and staying up all night . bill murray holding an enormous bunch of colored balloons in a deserted warehouse district street at 4 am , or david copperfield sharing cocktails and a childhood story on a balcony overlooking the lights of chicago . too many good memories to dismiss as wasted youth . but i like the morning for different reasons now , and my head doesn\u2019t hurt .\nif you ever wondered what a typical day in the shop is like , i can say with confidence that you rarely know what you\u2019ll get . as much as i\u2019d like to say that it\u2019s all cutting and carving wood and making lovely instruments , it often is far from that .\nthis morning i wanted to drill a few holes in a fixture i was building , but the drill bit was vibrating a bit as i set about to drop the quill . a quick inspection with my favorite brown & sharpe indicator showed about . 005\u2033 run - out at the chuck . this would translate to a more severe wobble at the end of the bit , so it had to be fixed . sometimes a chuck will have debris inside , or the bit may have a burr ; either of which can create a bit of run - out . i examined the bit , and it seemed fine\u2014a roll test on the surface plate showed it was true . i was confident that a quick blast of compressed air would clean the chuck interior and i would be on my way . or perhaps it was the arbor coming loose . my conscience demanded that i set things truly straight by disassembling the whole thing to put my mind at ease . i\u2019d been wanting to reduce the return spring tension as well , so no better time than the present . the best way to determine a problem is to systematically go through each step until you find the source of the problem .\nout came the wrenches , wedge set and the arbor drift . before i knew it , two hours had passed . measured , solvent cleaned , then lubricated properly\u2014the whole thing went back together beautifully . the culprit ? a little bit here , a little bit there all added up to too much play in the end .\nwhen i put the indicator on the arbor it was only showing about . 001\u2033\u2014 which is pretty much dead nuts for this type of machine . with the chuck cleaned out and fitted snugly , it was ready to rock . by then it was lunchtime . at least i knew that the rest of the day could move ahead without incident .\ni love tools\u2014i\u2019ve got boxes of them in my shop and in my home . my wife chuckles and shakes her head , i\u2019m sure , because there\u2019s a tool kit in almost every room of our house . every new job i take on is an opportunity to acquire a new wrench , cutter or crimper . punches , files , clamps and drills fill my heart with joy . pantographs , saws and shapers fill my workspace with lovely dust .\nas much as i adore specialized tools\u2014the ones that do one thing and one thing only\u2014measuring tools , that i use every day , or even every hour of every day are my bread and butter . rulers , scales , micrometers , depth and diameter gauges . these are the implements needed to navigate the complexities of building something to close tolerances\u2014like a guitar . but by far the most versatile of this class of tools is the dial caliper .\nalmost every person of note who worked at hamer handled this tool at one time or another . it\u2019s is still insanely accurate and one of my most treasured possessions , and as much as i enjoy the new digital calipers that can add , subtract and convert to metric at the touch of a button , there is something satisfying about using the analog version . it\u2019s a connection to something deeper than just the job at hand .\nmy last post about the huge amount of electric guitar builders making instruments today elicited quite a volume of mail in my inbox . some of you had additions to my list while others wanted to know why certain names were deemed \u201cworthy\u201d of inclusion . a couple people with severe ocd suggested the list be alphabetized . for those who sent me names , we all thank you . i couldn\u2019t really grasp why the list should be in alphabetical order ( as opposed to by cost , state or body style for instance ) but i did it just the same .\ni think that my point was well made before the addition of another 100 + builders , but now we have a bigger list to view anyway . as i said before , this list is not complete\u2014not by a longshot\u2014and it does not represent any sort of endorsement or judgement by me .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 strict / / en\nurltoken\nthis account of our history is primarily john edwards ' article in st . luke ' s wantirna publication -\ncelebrating 25 years\nby the late 1960s , the transformation from bushland to suburb was approaching the last of its many stages . as survey pegs and house frames started to spread across the hills they brought in their wake a host of new needs . newlyweds and young families , as well as needing shelter , had to be fed , clothed , taught - and supplied with all the other necessities and amenities of modern urban life . the little groups of shops at studfield and wantirna mall started to grow , primary and secondary schools appeared in the centre of the estate and the catholic church acquired land on stokes road .\na faith not misplaced . in 1978 , with wantirna still straddling boronia and bayswater parishes , a house was purchased in haileybury court to serve as a convent for sisters aileen shanahan and mary ryan , both destined for roles with the school and the parish . in fact the school was opened in 1979 with 116 children and the involvement of 65 families . the eucharist was still being celebrated in a classroom - actually numbers had so grown that two were needed - but at least at this point it was in our own school !\nin january 1980 archbishop little pronounced the creation of the new parish of wantirna with fr john as parish priest . it was a time of excitement , growth and building . numbers both at the school and the weekly eucharist continued to increase and planning for the second stage of the school commenced only a month after inauguration of the parish , only to be revised upward for an even larger project . at this stage knox had become the fastest - growing residential area in australia and , to the catholics of wantirna , nothing seemed too daunting to tackle .\nwith the second stage of the school - the bigger , up - scaled version - the next step was planning for a priest ' s residence and parish centre . in november of the same year , 1980 , it was decided to build both together . the second stage of the school was completed in august 1981 and opened by the reverend dean wall . in the following month , with attendances continuing to skyrocket , the mass centre was relocated from its two - classroom status to the large area in the middle of the new stage two . within three months , by christmas of that year , it had become clear that this in turn was not adequate - the need for a parish centre was becoming more urgent . as in the later case of building the church finance was a problem and one of the many innovative fundraisers was the purchase by parishioners of bricks for the new building .\nwhen school resumed in 1982 enrolments had risen to over 400 , almost four times the number of only three years before , and work on the parish centre pressed on . then , less than two months after commencement of the school year , on 21 march , archbishop little opened the chapel , community centre and parish house . he con - celebrated mass with fr john and fr malcolm campbell before a huge crowd gathered beneath the gum trees in front of the centre in what he referred to as ' god ' s own cathedral ' . he was quoted by the advocate of 1 april as asking the congregation : ' wouldn ' t it be great if , from this beginning of this parish we all had ( christ ' s sacrifice ) in our hearts and that throughout our lives we saw this as the centre of all our community life ? '\na parish centre coordinator was appointed and within a very short time many activities were organised . saturday and sunday evening masses were celebrated in the centre . a commentary of the time wrote : the prayerful atmosphere and decor were appreciated as a contrast from the masses celebrated at the school and were a foretaste of things anticipated when a church would be built . this however seemed a long way off . . . ' in those heady times , however , ' a long way off was different from what it might be in another era . a former parishioner recollects ' . . . in an early conversation between fr john and me , when i innocently inquired as to\nwhen are we going to build a church ?\nhe replied\nhow about now !\nbefore i knew it the church development committee was in place . . . ' indeed the continuously expanding community soon outgrew the new centre and by 1983 all weekend masses had to return to the school , despite overcrowding to the point of discomfort . the new centre had already become too small ."]}
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( formerly nor - alta aviation services ) | canadian council for aviation & aerospace\ntransport canada listing of aircraft owned by\nnor - alta aviation\narchived 2011 - 07 - 18 at the wayback machine . ( enter nor - alta aviation in the box titled\nowner name\n)\nnor alta aviation is the primary rescue air charter company which aeromedical utilizes . charters are typically flown in a cessna caravan .\nin the summer of 2010 , nor - alta aviation expanded its operations to fort mcmurray after the grounding of air mikisew . [ 1 ]\nflying for eight years , she started her aviation career with air mikisew - where she met her husband shawn - before moving to nor - alta .\nookpik aviation fpen okpik aviation dh3t turbo otter . jpg baker lake charters . [ 96 ]\nand in assuming the medical flights , nor - alta noticed a gap in fort mcmurray ' s charter service . while the majority of routes go between here and fort chipewyan , nor - alta also has service to edmonton .\nnor - alta aviation leasing inc . was formed in 2004 for the purpose of leasing aircraft to little red air service . these additional aircraft allowed lras to augment its air ambulance fleet and add executive charters to its list of services . in 2006 , the two companies entered into a management agreement , and nor - alta aviation leasing purchased the assets of lras . the new company became known as nor - alta aviation , and was headed by a group of local entrepreneurs from the nearby community of la crete .\nin 2015 nor - alta aviation purchased can - west corporate air charters ltd . , which was founded in 1988 , and served wabasca , slave lake and edmonton with air ambulance , private and executive charters . in late 2015 nor - alta aviation took on the can - west corporate air charters ltd name as part of its takeover . [ 2 ]\ncontact perimeter aviation .\nperimeter aviation . retrieved on december 24 , 2012 .\nperimeter aviation lp . 626 ferry road , winnipeg international airport winnipeg , mb r3h 0t7\ndevon johannesson special to today fun and fundraising rounded out the weekend as the fill the fleet food drive , hosted in the nor - alta hangar at . . .\nshe pointed out that on feature nor - alta is promoting sight - seeing tours of the area - the best , most visually stunning way to see the athabasca region .\nflying into the city centre airport , patients are transported by nor - alta ' s own ambulance to the royal alexandra hospital across the way , taking about 15 minutes .\nin 2015 nor - alta aviation entered into a purchase agreement with can - west corporate air charters ltd . founded in 1988 , servicing wabasca , slave lake and edmonton with air ambulance , private and executive charters . in late 2015 nor - alta aviation took on the can - west corporate air charters ltd . name as part of its overtaking . before 2015 was finished can - west corporate air charters ltd . secured the purchase of meadow air ltd . and their fleet of cessna 337\u2019s .\ntransport canada listing of aircraft owned by\nsunwest aviation ltd .\n( enter sunwest aviation ltd . in the box titled\nowner name\n)\ncontact us .\npascan aviation . retrieved on december 4 , 2010 .\nadlair aviation c - gfyn adlair aviation ltd . de havilland twin otter ( dhc6 ) 02 . jpg cambridge bay charters [ 1 ] registered with the nunavummi nangminiqaqtuni\ndal aviation gsue . jpg cambridge bay water seasonal floatplane charters . [ 44 ]\nperimeter aviation c - fppw dash dh . 8 perimeter ( 7642336900 ) . jp\nas we progress , aviation is more and more safe ,\nshe said .\nin 2015 , northway aviation purchased a pc12 - 47 pilatus efis single engine turboprop .\nlocal aviation company with their own fleet of airplanes . provide air ambulance services and charter flights for the surrounding area . we service la crete , fort vermilion , high level , slave lake , peace river , grande prairie , edmonton , calgary and medicine hat . - corporate charter - air ambulance - air freight - air charter - air exedition parent company : nor - alta aviation\ncrediting stars with being a wonderful service , she pointed out that people don ' t necessarily realize helicopters travel an estimated one - fifth of the speed a king air 200 can go , the plane nor - alta uses .\nalready based in vermillion and high level , nor - alta ' s presence in northern alberta took - off when it assumed local medevac services which pilot adrienne bennett described as an\nabsolutely essential service in transporting critically ill and injured people to edmonton in less than an hour .\nthe 100 % owned northern alberta company took over the medevac flights when air mikisew stopped flying earlier this year . nor - alta ' s first medevac flight was june 7 .\ncarol christian today staffnor - alta pilots adrienne bennett , left , and courtney adams in the cockpit of a beechcraft 200 .\nnorthway aviation was established and started charter operations in 1962 and is owned and operated by the johnson family .\nalta flights sunwest also operates a medical repatriation program , known at halo medevac , transporting patients locally and internationally following a medical emergency .\nwest wind aviation atr atr - 42 - 300 , west wind aviation an1140961 wew westwind saskatoon john g . diefenbaker scheduled passenger service , charters , medivac ( air ambulance ) . also owns pronto airways . [ 104 ] [ 1\nvancouver formally jazz aviation lp , regional and charter airline . operates as a part of air canada express [ 65 ]\nspeaking of safe , nor - alta averages one medevac flight a day , but in one 22 - hour period , it did five . also , on one december day in 2008 , a medevac flight from high level and one from vermillion each had a baby born in mid - air .\nnoorduyn norseman ( cf - gue ) from northway aviation was prominently featured in bush pilot : reflections on a canadian myth .\npronto airways wew pronto prince albert ( glass field ) scheduled passenger service . [ 103 ] part of west wind aviation . [ 104 ]\njpg baie - comeau scheduled , charter passenger and cargo services , as well as supplying aviation fuel , ground services and aircraft maintenance and repair . [ 48 ]\nunaalik aviation kenn borek twin otter c - gxxb . jpg resolute bay scheduled passenger service to 5 destinations in nunavut . [ 123 ] registered with the nunavummi nangminiqaqtuni\nabsolutely not ( especially ) compared to the amount of accidents on the road . aviation is very pro - active . if there is an actual incident , it can ( result in ) new laws to make it safer .\nperimeter aviation lp ( perimeter airlines ) is an airline with its head office on the property of winnipeg james armstrong richardson international airport in winnipeg , manitoba , canada . [ 6 ] perimeter aviation operates 34 aircraft on scheduled , charter , and medevac service . it was established and started operations in 1960 . it operates scheduled passenger services from winnipeg to 23 destinations , freight and medevac services . [ 7 ] its main base is winnipeg international airport . [ 8 ]\n. perimeter aviation operates 35 aircraft on scheduled , charter , and medevac service . it also operates four aircraft on charter service . it was established and started operations in 1960 . it operates scheduled passenger services from winnipeg to 21 destinations , as well as advanced instrument\nthe wings above fort mcmurray air space have become a little more plentiful thanks to an alberta - owned charter service .\nand that service has also risen to the challenge of providing much needed wings for medevac flights .\nwith a current stable of eight planes with seating for up to nine people , the company is expanding including plans to introduce a jet to carry more passengers at once .\na former air cadet - as are many pilots - bennett was always interested in air planes , but it wasn ' t until a trip to australia where she became intrigued by flying doctors that she actually took action in evolving her avocation into her vocation .\nonce i saw this flying doctor , i just thought it was kind of a unique exciting career to do .\nthat promoted bennett to work towards her pilot licence , seeing where that took her .\ni was hooked . i just loved flying as a whole ; the difference that it was . you fly an hour and half , and you end up somewhere that will easily take you five hours to drive .\nstill in love with flying , bennett knows says her office is different than that where most people work .\nwhen i look out , i get to see clouds and stars . the job is definitely different . it ' s not a nine to five job for me . i can be called out at any time . it ' s totally different than what most people do .\nshe has no qualms about being thousands of feet in the air , only peace .\nit ' s just another day on the job for me . i get to see things from a different point of view . i always get to see a beautiful sunset . . . there ' s definitely beautiful things to see .\nhowever , she did admit that after doing it for so long , she and other pilots sometimes take those sights for granted , even the northern lights . and she appreciates that these are sights many people never get to see .\nonce we pop up from the clouds , there ' s this amazing light show for us , but you know sometimes people don ' t even get to see them on the ground and we just pop out of the clouds and there ' s our show . it can be absolutely phenomenal some of the things we get to see .\nwe can take nine people in the caravan . . . the speed of the caravan is nice and slow so you can actually check out the sights ,\nsaid bennett . she added the company has proposed the sight - seeing tours to companies as team incentive proposals for a job well done .\nshe ' s never piloted a plane that ' s gone down , and says people shouldn ' t be afraid of flying .\nincidents that have occurred in the past have generated change and progress to ensure that the same type of incident doesn ' t happen again .\nmost of the local medevac flights are to edmonton , flying into edmonton city centre airport and it ' s that airport ' s impending closure that is a source of contention for the pilot .\nwhile medevac flights are always a priority in the chain of air events , sometimes air traffic congestion on runways at an international airport such as edmonton can sometimes slow a medevac ' s landing , she noted . it ' s not so easy to clear the heavier used runways with so many carriers - kind of like a traffic jam - whereas at the smaller city centre facility it is easier .\nthey do have a heck of a lot more flights running in than the city centre airport .\nbennett is also concerned with the additional travel time for patients now facing longer transport times from edmonton international airport to hospitals on the north side of the city via highway 2 and gateway boulevard .\nif you ' re trying to get on the north side and you ' re on the south side , and you have rush hour traffic , i don ' t care if you have sirens and stuff , it ' ll still be slower than if you ' re 15 minutes away ,\nsaid bennett .\nfiguring it takes 40 minutes to get from leduc to the north side of edmonton to a hospital with sirens , it could take 30 minutes , but in rush hour traffic , or if there is an accident or bad weather , it stands to reason that trip would take longer .\nshe believes that not only do people in edmonton not fully comprehend the negative impacts on medevac services of closing the city centre airport , but also people of northern alberta also don ' t quite realize and haven ' t spoken out enough about it .\nuntil somebody ' s family member or somebody is actually is impacted , they don ' t realize . . . how critical the service is , and that ' s what i ' ve seen with people when we do medevac . ( when down ) they said ' this is important isn ' t it ? ' they get it now . it ' s unfortunate we weren ' t able to let people know more .\ngiven the crashes on highway 63 as well as other factors requiring the emergency medical flights , bennett stressed\ntime is crucial . an hour of somebody ' s life can be make or break .\nthe king air can travel at 300 knots with a tailwind , while a chopper goes 95 , for example .\nalthough that might service central alberta very well , on highway 2 picking up people and that , we ' re not in that category .\nchoose among a variety of subscription packages and stay up to date with convenient home delivery and our on the go digital e - edition .\n\u00a9 2018 fort mcmurray today . all rights reserved . a member of sun media community newspapers part of postmedia network .\nour customer appreciation bbq is tomorrow . the whole community is welcome . drop by and have a bite . chances for prizes adult and children . we will also ha\nve a dunk tank , this is your opportunity to dunk staff and management . come have fun with us at 191 mackenzie boulevar between 11 am - 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version of the 7 / 22 / 2016 . the text is available under the creative commons attribution / share alike but additional terms may apply for the media files .\nthe airline was established in 1999 by serge charron . since then , the company has established itself as an independent regional airline in quebec and claims to be the largest in the province . pascan connects 11 regions throughout quebec , and newfoundland and labrador .\nthis article is issued from wikipedia - version of the 8 / 17 / 2016 . the text is available under the creative commons attribution / share alike but additional terms may apply for the media files .\npopular : trivia , history , america , television , tv , usa , geography , cities , . . . more\nmark wehrle ( president ) , trevor ryder ( operations manager ) , brock mcconnan ( chief pilot 705 ) , eric vermette ( chief pilot 703 / 704 ) , andrew davis ( ass . chief pilot ) , kathryn mcmahon ( flight attendant manager ) , john sprague ( prm )\nperimeter is the largest carrier in manitoba , in terms of number of aircraft and number of flights .\ndauphin ( dauphin ( lt . col w . g . ( billy ) barker vc airport ) )\nst . theresa point ( wasagamack first nation , st . theresa point airport )\nperimeter operates 34 aircraft on scheduled , charter , and medevac service with all aircraft having two engines for safety reasons . these include over 22 metros , and three dash - 8 ' s . the metros can be quickly configured from straight freighter configuration to 19 - seat commuter interior . the dash - 8s can be quickly configured to 37 seats , 29 seats , 21 seats , or as a straight freighter which can accommodate up to 8800lb of cargo .\nperimeter also operates aircraft for corporate clients and not for scheduled service . these aircraft include a short - body merlin , beech 99 , hawker 800 jet , and aero commander .\nlastly , perimeter operates three beechcraft travel airs and two slightly larger beech barons . these aircraft are used for flight training and bag runs .\n1 nov 1996 , a swearingen sa . 226tc metro ii aircraft was on a routine scheduled flight ( pag207 ) from winnipeg ( ywg ) to gods lake narrows ( ygo ) to gods river ( zgi ) , with a return flight to winnipeg . the right main landing gear touched down approximately 345 feet before reaching the threshold of runway 27 . the wheels of the right landing gear traveled about 20 feet and struck a snow ridge which had been created as snow removal equipment turned in the under run area . the ridge was about two feet high and consisted of frozen snow . the right landing gear drag links failed and the right gear moved rearward pivoting at the trunnion . the left gear wheels touched down about 326 feet ahead of the runway threshold . the aircraft slid off the right side of the runway and sustained substantial damage . the right main landing gear punctured the fuel tank in the right wing when the gear collapsed . the aircraft had two pilots and five passengers on board and there were no fatalities .\n11 oct 2001 , swearingen sa . 226tc metro ii perimeter flight 962 had departed god ' s lake narrows for a short 27 minute medevac flight to shamattawa , to pick up a patient . the crew were flying a night time approach to runway 01 when they carried out a missed approach because they were too high and too fast . the aircraft flew into trees slightly to the left of the runway centreline in a muskeg area about 2600 feet from the departure end of runway 01 . a post - crash fire was confined to the wings which had separated from the cabin and cockpit wreckage . there were two pilots and one passenger on board . both pilots were killed in the crash .\n8 nov 2006 , swearingen sa . 226tc metro ii on touchdown at norway house ( yne ) , when propeller reverse was selected , the metro ii aircraft turned toward the left side of runway 05 . before the turn could be corrected , the left main tire passed beyond the runway lights and contacted loose snow . the aircraft traversed a ditch then climbed a soil - covered rocky embankment . all three landing gears collapsed and the aircraft came to rest upright and on its belly . the crew and passengers exited the aircraft via the over - wing exits and the main door stairway . there were two pilots and seven passengers on the aircraft , and all exited with no fatalities .\n3 mar 2009 , swearingen sa . 226tc metro ii perimeter flight pag 640 , a metro ii with two crew and eight passengers , was on approach to runway 18 at winnipeg after a flight from st . theresa point when the crew carried out a missed approach due to landing gear problems . the right main gear would not extend in the down and locked position . the crew attempted a landing with the right main gear up and possibly hoped to free the gear to extend , however , this was unsuccessful and they subsequently elected to land gear up on their second approach . the aircraft landed successfully on its belly and came to a stop on the runway . the aircraft landed between taxiways p and q and all 10 occupants were evacuated and were transported to the hospital as a precaution . there were no obvious injuries and there was no fire after landing . the aircraft sustained substantial damage to its propellers , flaps and aft belly area . inspection by tsb indicated that the inboard right main landing gear door partially hung up on the wheel well structure , preventing the extension of the landing gear . the reason for the gear door interference is under investigation . this aircraft was involved in an unsafe gear incident the previous day at winnipeg .\ndirectory : world airlines\n. flight international : p . 63 . 2007 - 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[ 7 ]\nperimeter operates 33 aircraft on scheduled , charter , and medevac service with all aircraft having two engines for safety reasons . these include 24 metros variants , and five dash - 8 ' s . the metros can be quickly configured from straight freighter configuration to 19 - seat commuter interior . the dash - 8s can be configured to 37 seats , 29 seats , 21 seats , for the 100 series or 45 & 50 seat configuration for the 300 series . straight freighter configuration can accommodate up to 12 , 000 lb ( 5 , 400 kg ) of cargo . perimeter also operates three beech barons for contract bag runs .\n1 november 1996 , a swearingen sa . 226tc metro ii aircraft was on a scheduled flight ( pag207 ) to gods river ( zgi ) from gods lake narrows ( ygo ) . with about 345 ft ( 105 m ) to the threshold of runway 27 the right hand main gear touched the ground and collapsed . after travelling about 20 ft ( 6 . 1 m ) they hit a ridge of snow . the left gear touched down about 326 ft ( 99 m ) ahead of the threshold and the aircraft went off the right side of the runway . the aircraft had two pilots and five passengers on board and there were no fatalities or injuries but the aircraft was a write off . [ 9 ] [ 10 ]\n11 or 12 october 2001 , a swearingen sa . 226tc metro ii perimeter flight 962 arrived at shamattawa on a medivac flight to pick up a patient . it was night and the aircraft was coming into runway 01 too fast and too high so the crew performed a missed approach . flying to the left of the runway centreline the aircraft hit some tress and came to rest in some muskeg . there were three people on board , both pilots were killed and the third person required hospitalisation . [ 11 ] [ 12 ]\n8 november 2006 , a swearingen sa . 226tc metro ii was touching down at norway house . the crew selected propeller reverse and the aircraft turned to the left with the main tire making contact with some loose snow . the aircraft next went over a ditch and climbed an embankment where the landing gear collapsed . the seven passengers and two crew evacuated the plane safely but it was a write off . [ 13 ] [ 14 ]\non 23 december 2012 , a swearingen sa227 - ac metro iii passenger plane with nine people aboard , operated by perimeter on behalf of kivalliq air crashed at sanikiluaq airport ( ysk ) in sanikiluaq , nunavut , killing an infant boy and injuring all the others . the aircraft was on a second approach at the time . [ 15 ] [ 16 ]\nthis page was last modified on 13 january 2016 , at 16 : 48 .\nthis article ' s content derived from wikipedia , the free encyclopedia ( see original source ) .\naeromedical emergency services has been providing care in the air for over 20 years . the high level base has a dedicated alberta health king air 200 and often departs for medevacs to fort nelson , hay river , whitehorse , fort chipeywan , and beyond . click here to view the primary , and secondary medevac service areas .\nour primary destinations are edmonton and grande prairie , but crews have travelled to saskatoon , calgary , and fort mcmurray as well .\naeromedical emergency services also has a alberta health king air 100 based out of the fort vermilion base . this aircraft supports the remote first nations regions with quality advanced life support care . this aircraft often departs for areas like john d ' or prairie , fox lake , garden river , and fort chipeywan . click here to view the primary , and secondary medevac service areas .\nour alberta health dedicated air ambulances are staffed with a flight crew trained in providing critical care to patients who require emergent air transport .\naeromedical emergency services utilizes many different aircrafts for\nrescue\npurposes . rescue air ambulances are any aircraft chartered for the purpose of transporting patients to a hospital facility . aeromedical routinely provides basic life support transportation via rescue air ambulances focussing primarily on the first nations reserves in northern alberta .\naeromedical emergency services as well as aeromedical industrial services routinely use rescue helicopter air ambulances to fly into remote rig sites , and into the first nations reserves when it is not feasible to fly in with a fixed wing aircraft . aeromedical primarily utilizes the as350 ( a - star ) for patient transport , but they also use the bell 206 , bell 205 , and the ec120 .\naeromedical has reliable partnerships with gemini helicopters , delta helicopters , and airborne helicopters . these providers are based out of high level , and rainbow lake .\ntel : 780 ) 926 - 2166 fax : ( 780 ) 926 - 2164 email : scott . aspinall @ urltoken\nhtml public\n- / / wapforum / / dtd xhtml mobile 1 . 0 / / en\nurltoken\nair canada express air canada express dash - 8 - 400q ( 6034195554 ) . jp\nair canada jetz c - fdca air canada jetz airbus a320 - 211 405 flight aca173 from yyz to yyc . jpg montr\u00e9al\u2013trudea\nu executive charters , sports teams [ 6 ] example colours only . jetz uses a319\nvancouver flag carrier of canada . [ 8 ] largest airline in canada . [ 9 ]\nair creebec air creebec dash - 8 c - fcsk . jpg yn crq cree val - d ' or regional , charters [ 10 ]\nair inuit c - gmai air inuit boeing 737 - 200 in val - d ' or cyvo . jpg 3h aie inuit montr\u00e9al\u2013trudea\nair labrador air labrador beech 1900d . jpg wj lal lab air goose bay regional , charters [ 13 ]\nair north c - ganv landing in vancouver . jpg 4n ant air north erik nielsen whitehorse scheduled passenger service , charters , cargo [ 16 ]\nair nunavut air nunavut . jpg bff air baffin iqaluit charters and medivac ( air ambulance ) only . [ 17 ]\nair spray c - flxt lockheed l . 188 electra air spray ( 7643726528 ) . jp\nair tindi de havilland dhc - 6 c - gmas ski . jpg 8t tid discovery yellowknife ,\nfort simpson scheduled passenger service , charters . owned by discovery air . [ 20 ] [ 21 ]\nu scheduled passenger service , charter airline . owned by transat a . t . . [ 22 ]\naklak air c - gdhc aklak air dhc6 at the dewline hangar in cambridge bay . jpg 6l akk aklak inuvik ( mike zubko ) scheduled passenger service , charters . part of the inuvialuit development corporation . [ 24\nalkan air c - gmoc alkan be20 01 . jpg akn alkan air erik nielsen whitehorse charters and medivac ( air ambulance ) [ 25 ]\naqsaqniq airways gxcb air tindi lj35 . jpg da discovery air cambridge bay medivac ( air ambulance ) only . partnership with air tindi ( minority partner ) , a subsidiary of discovery air . headquarters are in taloyoak [ 26 ]\nbuffalo airways buffalo airways dc3 gpnr nose . jpg j4 bfl buffalo hay river / merlyn carter scheduled passenger service , charters , cargo , aerial firefighting . featured on ice pilots nwt . [ 32 ]\ncalm air c - fafs at43 calm air cambridge bay . jpg mo cav calm air thompson scheduled passenger service , charters , cargo [ 33 ]\ngimm . jpg cdn canadian les c\u00e8dres carters , flight training , aerial firefighting . along with kelowna flightcraft air charter , atlantis systems international and canadian base operators operates allied wings . [ 34 ] [ 35 ]\ncapital helicopters erik nielsen whitehorse helicopter charter service . bell 206 and robinson r44 raven ii aircraft [ 37 ]\nchc helicopter c - goke canadian helicopters bell 206b ( b06 ) 03 . jpg hmb hummingbird richmond helicopter charters , flight training [ 40 ]\nenerjet c - gdej boeing b . 737 enerjet in white c - s ( 7675657750 ) . jp\nexploits valley air services evas b1900 at yyt . jpg 8k evas gander scheduled passenger service as part of air canada express , sightseeing flights , air ambulance services and maintenance . [ 49\nfast air c - fhbp b300 fast air cambridge bay . jpg prb polar bear winnipeg air ambulance services , charter , helicopters [ 50 ]\nfirst air grmz fab at72 at cambridge bay 02 . jpg 7f fab first air yellowknife ,\ngreat slave helicopters c - ghby great slave helicopters b06 at cambridge bay airport . jpg yellowknife helicopter charter service . [ 55 ]\nharbour air seaplanes c - faxi dhc . 2 beaver harbour air yvr 15apr10 ( 4524696638 ) . jp\nhawkair c - fcje landing in vancouver . jpg bh bha hawkair terrace and kitimat regional airline , scheduled passenger service , charters [ 59 ]\nhelicopter transport services helicopter transport services fkep b06 . jpg carp charters , medivac ( air ambulance ) , aerial firefighting [ 60\nhelijet helijet s76 landing at vancouver harbour . jpg jb jba helijet vancouver scheduled passenger service , charters [ 61 ]\ninnu mikun airlines goose bay regional airline , charters . a joint partnership between innu development limited partnership and provincial airlines . [ 62 ]\nintegra air c - fzvy jetsream j - 32 integra air yvr 24aug05 ( 6854883856 ) . jp\nisland express air c - gmdl pa - 31 island express air flight to victoria from abbotsford on aug . 12 , 2013 . jpg abbotsford scheduled passenger service [ 64 ]\nkd air kd air gxey . jpg xc kdc kay dee vancouver scheduled passenger service , charters [ 66 ]\nkeewatin air c - fskn kivalliq air beech 200 . jpg fk kew blizzard rankin inlet charters and medivac ( air ambulance ) only . [ 67 ]\nkenn borek air basler bt67 antarctica . jpg 4k kba borek air calgary charters , aircraft leasing [ 68 ]\nkf cargo kfc dc - 10 ( 3676197631 ) ( 2 ) kw kfa flightcraft kelowna scheduled passenger service , cargo charter airline . along with canadian helicopters , atlantis systems international and canadian base operators operates kf defence programs . [ 69 ]\nkitikmeot helicopters cambridge bay helicopter charters . the company is a joint venture between bill and jessie lyall ( 51 % ) and great slave helicopters ( 48 % ) . [ 70 ] [ 71 ] registered with the nunavummi nangminiqaqtuni\nk ikajuuti policy [ 2 ] [ 72 ] and with nunavut tunngavik incorporated as an inuit firm . [ 73 ] [ 74 ]\nkivalliq air c - fskn kivalliq air beech 200 . jpg fk winnipeg james armstrong richardson scheduled passenger service [ 75 ]\nmaritime air charter pa - 31 navajo . jpg halifax stanfield air charter . provides fixed - wing service for environment canada to sable island . [ 78 ] example colours only aircraft no longer registered in canada . [ 79 ]\nmissinippi airways missinippi airways cessna 208 c - fmcb . jpg the pas / grace lake charters and scheduled services . bases at thompson , flin flon and a sub - base at pukatawagan [ 81 ]\nmorningstar air express fedex morningstar boeing 757 - 2b7 ( f ) mal morningstar edmonton cargo airline , operates a fedex canada contract . [ 82 ]\nnorth cariboo air de havilland canada dhc - 8 - 311 dash 8 , north cariboo air an1627735 . jpg ncb north caribou fort st . john charter airline [ 86 ]\nnorth - wright airways pilatus porter . jpg hw nwl northwright norman wells scheduled passenger service , charters [ 87 ]\nnorthern air support kelowna helicopter charter service . part of discovery air through great slave helicopters [ 88 ]\nnorthwestern air c - fnaz northwestern air js32 . jpg j3 plr polaris fort smith scheduled passenger service , charters , cargo [ 91 ]\nk ikajuuti policy [ 2 ] [ 94 ] and with nunavut tunngavik incorporated as an inuit firm . [ 73 ] [ 95 ]\norca airways c - gpap pa . 31 - 350w navajo chieftain orca air yvr 21jul13 ( 9339147668 ) . jp\npacific coastal airlines c - gpce sf . 340a pacific coastal yvr 23jul11 ( 5968463041 ) 8p pco pasco vancouver scheduled passenger service , charters [ 99 ]\npropair beech 200 super king air , propair an0204374 . jpg pro propair rouyn - noranda charter airline , medivac ( air ambulance ) [ 105 ]\nprovincial airlines c - gpau dash dh . 8 provincial airlines ( 7637278782 ) . jp\ng pb pvl spr provincial speedair st . john ' s scheduled passenger service , charters . [ 106 ] speedair callsign used by provincial aerospace .\nr1 airlines r1 airlines bombardier dash 8 . png tsh transcanada calgary charter airline , aircraft leasing [ 107 ]\nsalt spring air find saltspring air . jpg ganges floatplane , scheduled passenger service , charters [ 108 ]\nseair seaplanes seair seaplanes . jpg vancouver water floatplane , scheduled passenger service , charters [ 109 ]\nsuperior airways c - gajt , a piper navajo pa31 belonging to superior airways , in flight ( 18 july 2005 , morning ) . jpg red lake charters [ 119 ]\nthunder airlines mitsubishi mu - 2b belonging to thunder airlines . jpg thu thunder thunder bay scheduled passenger service , charters [ 120 ]\nk ikajuuti policy , [ 2 ] with bases in cambridge bay [ 124 ] and iqaluit . [ 125 ]\nuniversal helicopters c - gizy universal helicopters bell 206l ( b06 ) 03 . jpg goose bay helicopters [ 126\nvoyageur airways de havilland canada dhc - 7 - 102 dash 7 , voyageur airways an0604487 . jpg vc val voyageur north bay / jack garland charters , medivac ( air ambulance ) [ 132 ]\nwasaya airways wasaya airways 1 . jpg wt wsg wasaya thunder bay scheduled passenger service , charters [ 133 ]\nwest coast air west coast air de havilland canada dhc - 6 - 100 twin otter c - fgqh 2 ( 8027526497 ) . jp\ntoronto pearson low - cost carrier , scheduled passenger service . canada ' s second largest airline after air canada [ 136 ]\nwilderness air de havilland canada dhc - 3 otter , wilderness air an1127998 . jpg vermilion bay floatplanes , fly - in fishing camps [ 138 ]\ncharter bases : cyeg - edmonton international airport / edmonton ab ( be200 ) cyzh - slave lake airport / slave lake ab ( c206 ) cez4 - fort vermillion airport / fort vermillion ab ( c206 , c208 ) cyoj - high level airport / high level ab medevac bases ( king air 200 ) : cyoj cez4 cyzh cyeg cyyc cyqu .\nregional medevacs with king air 200 ' s , crew changes , charters , wildlife surveys etc . also offer training on king air 200 systems , crm , and advanced avionics .\n500 hour minimum requirement for medevac pilot applicants ( as per ahs medevac contract requirements ) .\n* must be legally entitled to work in canada . * must be a canadian citizen or permanent resident of canada . * must hold canadian professional pilot licences and medical .\nwe accept and encourage updates , corrections , edits from all users . if you see something that needs to be corrected , please type it below and submit . thank you in advance .\nwhether a representative of the company or a pilot in the industry , we will quickly email you once the changes have been verified and published online . thank you .\nthank you ! your update has been received . we will update this carrier ' s information soon .\nplease do not contact this school regarding free pilot training , sponsorship , financial assistance , or guaranteed job placements ."]}
{"id": 55435, "summary": [{"text": "the hemingray glass company was an american glass manufacturing company .", "topic": 12}, {"text": "the company was founded by robert hemingray and ralph gray in 1848 .", "topic": 32}, {"text": "in its early years the company went through numerous and frequent name changes , including gray & hemingray ; gray , hemingray & bros. ; gray , hemingray & brother ; hemingray bros. & company and r. hemingray & company before incorporating into the hemingray glass company , inc in 1870 .", "topic": 36}, {"text": "the hemingray company had factories in cincinnati , ohio and covington , kentucky with main production in muncie , indiana .", "topic": 11}, {"text": "though hemingray was best known for its telegraph insulators , the company produced many other glass items including bottles , fruit jars , pressed glass dishes , tumblers , battery jars , fishbowls , lantern globes , and oil lamps .", "topic": 14}, {"text": "in 1933 , the company was sold to the owens-illinois glass company but production remained in muncie under the hemingray name .", "topic": 36}, {"text": "the main plant in muncie shut down in 1966 and insulator production ceased .", "topic": 25}, {"text": "the complex is now the used by gerdau ameristeel , a steel production company headquartered in brazil . ", "topic": 32}], "title": "hemingray glass company", "paragraphs": ["the hemingray glass company was a glass company founded in cincinnati , ohio , in the mid - nineteenth century .\nowens - illinois buys the hemingray glass company . production remains at the muncie , indiana plant .\nm . g . co . ~ mississippi glass company , st . louis , missouri\nhemingray operated under several slightly different company names during it\u2019s long history , first as gray & hemingray ( 1848 - 1856 ) , then gray , hemingray & bros . ( 1857 - 1860 ) , gray , hemingray & brother ( 1861 - 1863 ) , hemingray bros . & company ( 1864 - 1867 ) , r . hemingray & company ( 1868 - 1869 ) , and finally incorporating as the hemingray glass company , inc . in 1870 .\nthe kimble glass company takes over the hemingray insulator division and produces several new power insulator styles embossed\nkimble\n.\nobear - nestor glass company . east st . louis , illinois : \u201cn in a square\u201d mark\nohio valley glass company , pleasant city , ohio ( o . v . g . co . )\nyet it appears that hemingray glass company and the knights of labor ( k of l ) , predecessor of the american flint glass workers union , coexisted remarkably well .\nthe company remained in cincinnati only until 1852 , when it relocated across the ohio river to covington , kentucky . many cincinnati residents continued to find employment in the firm . with ralph gray ' s death in 1863 , the company was renamed hemingray , bros . , & co . in 1864 , and then as r . hemingray & co . in 1868 . finally , in 1870 , the company adopted the name hemingray glass company .\nat the demand of western electric company , hemingray switches to\nclear\nglass . the color is not actually crystal clear but ice blue .\n1933 hemingray glass co . is sold to the owens - illinois glass co . the muncie plant is operated as the hemingray division .\nnice one ! orange carnival glass old w . u . tel co . / / hemingray glass insulator\nthe firm grew relatively quickly in the years after the american civil war . in 1888 , hemingray glass company opened a plant in muncie , indiana , effectively closing its manufacturing facility in covington . in 1892 , a fire closed temporarily the muncie plant , causing hemingray glass company to reopen the covington establishment until the firm completed repairs in muncie . hemingray glass company remained as a separate entity until 1933 , when owens - illinois glass co . purchased the firm . known as the hemingray division of the owens - illinois glass co . , the muncie plant remained in operation until 1972 .\nwelcome to the hemingray on - line museum . on this site you will find photos of hundreds of glassware made by hemingray glass co , vintage advertising showing hemingray glass , research articles , information on identifying hemingray made items and naturally , many photos of hemingray made insulators , after all , hemingray was the worlds largest manufacture of glass insulators .\noccasionally you can find lids that have hemingray glass company , muncie indiana good housekeeping embossed on the lid , fairly early examples of this now famous seal of approval .\nin 1848 , robert hemingray and ralph gray established a glass company in cincinnati . it is unclear what the company was named at its founding , but by 1857 , the firm was known as gray , hemingray , & bros . the company made numerous glass products , including salt and pepper shakers , dishware , and various knick - knacks , but it became especially well known for glass insulators , which were needed in the telegraph and eventually the telephone industries .\n1864 - 1867 after ralph gray ' s passing in 1863 , the company is now known as hemingray , bros , & co .\nkimble glass co . takes over the hemingray division to produce kimble power insulators .\nthe\npressed octagon\nsyrup is made of white milk glass then painted with a floral pattern . this same type of painted design is also seen on glass lamp shades made by hemingray . the paint is original and was applied after production at the hemingray glass company in covington , kentucky .\nhemingray produces true clear insulators . a true clear glass is needed for the production of glass building blocks , and this glass is used for insulator production also .\nin muncie , in , hemingray glass co . site becomes a historic site . exactly 123 years after hemingray moved to muncie\nthe hemingray on - line museum at : urltoken . you will find hundreds of photos of hemingray - made glass items !\nhemingray glass company is the best known and was the most prolific glass insulator manufacturer in the world . although best known for their electrical insulators , hemingray also produced many other glass items , including bottles , fruit jars , pressed glass dishes , tumblers , battery jars , fishbowls , lantern globes , oil lamps , and much , much more .\nowens - illinois buys hemingray glass co . for $ 1 , 000 , 000 .\ndeeds show that ralph gray and robert hemingray leased part of lot 61 in cincinnati , oh on april 5 , 1848 to establish their glass company , then known as gray and hemingray . williams ' cincinnati guide and general business directory for 1848 - 1849 lists gray and hemingray as glass manufacturers and places their business on the east side [ of ] hammond st . in cincinnati . advertisements such as those appearing in the electrical review and official histories of the hemingray glass company also confirm the 1848 date .\ntwo hemingray - 42 insulators \u2013 in \u201chemingray blue\u201d and a medium shade of true green .\n. . . my purpose in writing this book is to help all glass collectors understand how their collectables were made . i hope that they will benefit from my 23 years of research into the people , places , and things of the hemingray glass company . . .\nhemingray announced in january of 1888 it would move part of its glass factory operations to muncie , in .\naccording to the muncie evening press and histories of the hemingray glass company ( then known as gray and hemingray ) , the company relocated its plant operations to covington , kentucky in the early 1850s . a warranty deed dated october 19 , 1852 reports that henry pace sold land in covington to gray and hemingray for $ 7 , 000 . operations there continued to grow throughout the 1850s and 1860s . on march 21 , 1870 the general assembly of the commonwealth of kentucky approved an act to incorporate the company . the annual foreign corporation report offers further details of the incorporation , including financial information and officers .\nthis site was created to show examples of the products of the hemingray glass company . hemingray is known for their insulators , but they also made many other items . bottles , fruit jars , kerosene lamps , tableware , and other misc . items are but a few of the items they produced .\nthe hemingray glass company operated between 1848 - 1972 and was the largest manufacturer of glass insulators in the world . this web site is dedicated to providing information on every insulator style made by hemingray . there ' s plenty of information here and i ' m always working to improve the site , so have a look around and feel free to check back often !\n[ 2 ] warranty deed , covington , ky , henry pace to gray & hemingray , october 19 , 1852 , deed book 19 , 358 - 359 , transcription held by ihb ; a . c . howard ' s directory for the city of indianapolis ( indianapolis : a . c . howard , 1857 ) , 230 ;\nannual foreign corporation report ( indiana ) : hemingray class company ,\nin incorporations , indiana state archives ; acts of the general assembly of the commonwealth of kentucky ( frankfurt , ky , 1870 ) , 654 ;\n1848 - the story of hemingray screw glass insulators - 1904 ,\ntelephony 7 ( 5 ) , may 1904 , accessed through google books ;\nhemingray glass company sold ,\nmuncie evening press , may 3 , 1933 , 1 - 2 ;\nhemingray glass company ,\naccessed ohio history central , ohio historical society website .\naccording to the muncie evening press and the muncie morning star , the owens - illinois company announced on may 3 , 1933 that it had purchased hemingray glass company . estimates in the newspaper list the purchase price at $ 1 , 000 , 000 and william levis , president of owens - illinois , stated at the time that the muncie plant [ would ] be continued in operation under its present management .\nt . j . , i have doubts that the glass was made by hemingray . you might try contacting bob stahr , webmaster of hemingray . com , for his opinion . ~ david\nfounded as gray & hemingray in cincinnati , ohio in 1848 . 1 incorporated 1870 in covington , kentucky ; 2 company produced glass bottles , jars , oil lamps , light globes , tableware , and insulators . 3 after discovery of natural gas in east - central indiana , hemingray glass co . located factory here , 1888 , 4 and contributed to significant industrial growth of muncie and state . 5\nin 1933 the muncie factory officially became the \u201chemingray division\u201d , a subsidiary of the owens illinois glass company ( factory # 26 ) , but insulators made after that year continued to carry the \u201chemingray\u201d name . date codes were embossed on most insulators made after 1934 , and the majority ( but certainly not all ) of post - 1934 production was made in clear ( colorless ) or off - clear glass .\nby 1900 , hemingray had become a world leader of glass insulator manufacturing . 6 insulators were integral for operation of telegraph , telephone , and electric lines in u . s . and abroad , including in world wars 1 and 2 . 7 in 1933 , owens - illinois glass co . purchased the company ; 8 hemingray insulators remained a major product until 1967 . 9 plant here closed in 1972 . 10\nglass insulators come in a wide array of colors , from clear and light aqua glass to deep orange and green glass . they come in a variety of colors because they were made by many different glass companies that used different glass materials for various things . clear and aqua glasses are the most common and natural colors , whereas chemicals added to glass materials resulted in more vibrant colors .\nnote : for a basic list of glass factories in the united states that are believed to have made glass insulators at some time in their history , go to my \u201cglass insulator manufacturers\u201d page here .\nthese glass syrup pitchers , called molasses cans in the 1880 ' s , were produced by hemingray in several colors and paint patterns .\npictured above are a globe fruit jar in orange amber ( on the left ) and a globe tobacco company jar in honey amber ( on the right ) .\nhemingray glass company is well known for their wide array of insulators , but top notch insulators were not all they made . the non - insulator products are referred to in the insulator hobby as\ngo - withs\n. there are a wide variety of these items that they made . a few types are oil lamps , fruit jars , water bottles , glass table ware and much more !\n[ 8 ]\nhemingray glass company sold ,\nmuncie evening press , may 3 , 1933 , 1 - 2 ;\nmuncie glass plant sale is announced ,\nlogansport pharos - tribune , may 4 , 1933 , 3 ;\nowens - illinois company buys local industry ,\nmuncie morning star , may 4 , 1933 ; no title , syracuse ( new york ) herald , may 4 , 1933 , 25 ;\n75 employees get work ,\nhammond ( indiana ) times , may 5 , 1933 , 13 ;\nhemingray glass co . has been in same family for 85 years ,\namerican glass review 52 ( 34 ) ( may 20 , 1933 ) , 12 ;\no - i closes old plant at muncie ,\nalton evening telegraph , june 24 , 1972 , 14 .\nglass building blocks , a major item made for many years , was discontinued in march of 1966 and production of insulators was discontinued in 1967\u2026 . . although the factory continued to produce television face - plates until closing permanently in 1972 . ( the very last glass insulators made were produced at the indiana glass company factory located in dunkirk , indiana , using molds that had been moved from muncie to that location ) .\n1848 - 1852 robert hemingray & ralph gray are partners in cincinnati , ohio .\n1857 - 1860 firm name is known as gray , hemingray , & bros .\n1861 - 1863 firm name is known as gray , hemingray , & bro .\n[ 1 ] ohio lease book 2 , hamilton county , george garretson to gray & hemingray , june 21 , 1848 , 581 , transcription held by ihb ; williams ' cincinnati guide and general business directory for 1848 - 1849 ( cincinnati , 1848 ) , 98 accessed virtual library , public library of cincinnati and hamilton county , ohio website ; williams ' cincinnati directory and business advertiser for 1851 - 1852 ( cincinnati , 1851 ) , 104 ;\n1848 - the story of hemingray screw glass insulators - 1904 ,\ntelephony 7 ( 5 ) , may 1904 , accessed through google books ;\nhemingray ,\nelectrical review , january 11 , 1908 ;\nhemingray glass co . has been in same family for 85 years ,\namerican glass review , 52 ( 34 ) , may 20 , 1933 , 12 ; h . g . hyve , the hemingray glass co . : a most colorful history ( san diego , calif . , 1998 ) , 4 ;\nhemingray glass company ,\naccessed ohio history central , ohio historical society website .\non june 19 , 1972 , s . f . schillaci , vice - president of owens - illinois glass company ' s consumer and technical products division and general manager of television products , wrote to all employees of the muncie plant and stated\ni deeply regret to inform you that the company must discontinue operations at the muncie plant .\naccording to schillaci , the company had\nno alternative because the plant ' s age and its layout make it impractical to adapt it to the production of the of color television parts that now are required by the industry .\nnewspaper articles confirm the plans to close the plant that year .\n[ 4 ] contract between hemingray glass company and manufacturers guarantee fund association , december 10 , 1887 , photocopy held by ihb ; cambridge city tribune , july 19 , 1888 , 2 , accessed newspaperarchives . com ; map of muncie , indiana ( broadway , new york : sandborn map and publishing co . , 1889 ) , 8 ;\nmuncie ' s prosperity ,\nthe muncie daily news , january 5 , 1888 , 4 , in the hemingray glass co . : a most colorful history , by h . g . hyve , 254 ( san diego , calif . , 1998 ) ;\ncovington ' s loss ,\nmuncie daily news , january 6 , 1888 , 3 , the hemingray glass co . , by h . g . hyve , 257 ( san diego , calif . , 1998 ) ;\nan act to amend an act , entitled , ' an act to incorporate the hemingray glass company , '\napproved february 13 , 1888 , acts of the general assembly of the commonwealth of kentucky ( frankfort , ky . , 1888 ) , 203 ; s . s . gorby , ed . , indiana department of geology and natural history sixteenth annual report ( indianapolis : wm . b . burford , 1889 ) , 294 ; map of former hemingray glass company factory location , google maps the wiki - way , accessed urltoken\nleaf dishes there is little known about the leaf dish . it has not been 100 % proven to be of hemingray origin , but it most likely is . this piece shares attributes of both hemingray glass co . and atterbury glass co . if i had to guess , i would say ,\nyes , these are hemingray ,\nbecause they come in the same colors as the bird dishes .\nas early as 1851 , charles cist reported that the company manufactured\ntumblers , decanters , packing - bottles , lamp glasses , apothecary shop furniture , and generally , most articles manufactured in [ the glass companies in ] pittsburgh .\nby 1859 , he wrote that products peculiar to its works included glass milk pans and atmospheric fruit jars , as well as perfumers ' ware , telegraph glasses , and lightning rod insulators , among others . of all of its products , hemingray was most well - known for its insulators . see footnotes 6 and 7 for information on the development of the company ' s glass insulators and their role in communication services . for images of the insulators see urltoken .\nthe depression glass green syrup is the\ndaisy and button panel\npattern .\nthe\nprovo\nstyle cd 283 is patented and developed for high voltage power transmission and is used on a 40 kv transmission line of the telluride power transmission company in provo , utah .\n( december 19 ) robert hemingray receives a patent for the molding of telegraph insulators .\ncd 132 telegraph insulator , made by hemingray , marked \u201cpatent / dec 19 1871\u201d .\nthis article serves as a brief overview of some of the items made by hemingray .\nthere are many more things that hemingray made and this is just a sampling . to find out more about hemingray go - withs and how to identify them , visit :\ntobacco jars hemingray made all the globe tobacco jars . these come in several embossed and many shades of amber , from a straw - like amber to almost black glass and everywhere in between ! hemingray also made some of the american eagle and hiawatha jars .\nwanted list - hemingray insulators i ' m looking for . paying well above book value !\nprice guide for glass insulators from outside north america for cd 376 to 699 foreign insulators .\nplease check out my webpage on glass insulators ( in general ) , plus there are gobs of webpages online where insulators , both glass and porcelain , are discussed in more detail .\ngreat power glass insulator cd 289 old fred m . locke victor , ny 1894 patent date\nscarce one ! straw glass ( unembossed pssa ) cd 107 . 2 mexico old mexican insulator\nwe have a few hemingray and one mclauchin inulators . one # 42 hemingray clear has # 16 8 : : it doesn\u2019t seem to be as easy to determine date made as suggested .\nthe transition to off - clear glass began approximately 1930 . by 1933 virtually all hemingray - 42s were being made in off - clear , very pale \u201cice blue\u201d , or clear glass . date codes were began to be implemented around 1933 or shortly afterward , that being the year that\nbottles hemingray also produced a wide range of bottles . the hemingray black glass beer was made in covington , kentucky . it has the same embossing ,\nh . g . co .\non the base as seen on insulators . the c . b . owen soda bottle was also made in covington in the same time frame as the black glass h . g . co . beer .\nhere is a grouping of glassware made by the hemingray glass co . during the 1880 ' s . the bird dish in back was patented in 1876 and the anvil toothpick holder was patented in 1887 .\nglass blocks hemingray glass blocks come in a variety of sizes and patterns . the blocks made at the hemingray muncie plant have an 86 embossed on them to the left of the owens illinois logo ( ) . the older ones have a welded metal band along the side the newer style doesn ' t have the metal band . they come in ice aqua , off clear , smoked colored and a painted glaze .\non december 19 , 1871 , the u . s . patent office awarded robert hemingray a patent for his design of a press for\nmolding\nglass telegraph insulators . the insulator patent reference library includes four other patents awarded to him by 1900 to help fabricate insulators . according to the muncie sunday star ,\ndevelopment of the manufacture of insulators gained such headway that in 1900 the company gave its entire time to this product and for many years held a position as one of the leading manufacturers in the country .\nby 1904 , the western electrician reported that\nthe hemingray insulators are used on some of the longest transmission lines and have stood most severe tests . the company ' s product is in use by some of the largest consumers in the electrical and telephone lines .\n[ 6 ]\nimprovement in molding telegraph insulators ,\npatent no . 122 , 015 to robert hemingray , december 19 , 1871 , accessed insulator patent reference library website ; ' glass press for the manufacture of insulators ,\npatent no . 242 , 825 to robert hemingray , june 14 , 1881 , accessed insulator patent reference library website ; western electrician 35 ( 11 ) , september 10 , 1904 , 209 ;\nglass company has fine record ,\nmuncie sunday star , december 6 , 1925 ;\nowens - illinois company buys local industry ,\nmuncie morning star , may 4 , 1933 ; hemingray telephone and telegraph insulators , 1946 , brochure , photocopy held by ihb ; lewis coe , the telegraph : a history of morse ' s invention and its predecessors in the united states ( jefferson , n . c . : mcfarland & company , inc . , 1993 ) , 23 - 25 ;\ninsulator manufacturers in the united states ( a partial list )\nin the telephone and its several inventors : a history , by lewis coe 1995 , 194 ; tom wheeler ,\nhow the telegraph helped lincoln win the civil war ,\ngeorge mason university ' s history news network , november 19 , 2006 .\n1852 partners robert hemingray & ralph gray move their glassworks across the river from cincinnati in covington , ky .\nhello , please allow me to point out that hemingray - made insulators ( in fact , nearly all glass insulators , no matter the age or maker ) are examples of pressed glass , not blown glass . the insulators were made by forcing molten glass into hollow iron molds by pressing , either by hand or machine methods . this is a different type of process from the blowing of glass , ( by mouth or by machinery ) as is done to produce hollow articles such as bottles and jars . yes , most insulators , say , before 1900 , tend to be crudely made , but that characteristic in itself does not indicate they were blown . both blown and pressed glass , when referring to \u201cindustrial\u201d or \u201cutilitarian\u201d glass objects , are typically made of glass that can be described as \u201ccrude\u201d because less care was taken in their manufacture . on another note , \u201cfancy\u201d tableware for household use is somewhat of a different ball game , and the glass production for those types of articles was usually held to somewhat more stringent quality control standards . as far as your mention of large quantities of \u201cslag glass\u201d from iron furnace operations being used for making new glass , not sure where you got that info\u2026\u2026 . . please give sources . i\u2019ve not heard of that as far as making insulators or bottles . thanks for the link\u2026 david\nthe information from this section was compiled from the glass insulator in america , 1988 report , glass insulators from outside north america , and the 2003 price guide for insulators : a history and guide to north american pintype insulators .\ntuff one amber old s . a . f . n . v . glass power line insulator uruguay south america\nandrew , i understand those \u201cmason\u2019s patent nov 30th 1858\u201d types jars with the hgco monogram on the reverse are indeed products of the hemingray glass company . i can\u2019t date them exactly but i assume they are from the 1870s - 1880s period . there are several slightly different monogram styles , and they are listed in the official fruit jar \u201credbook\u201d as # 1851 , # 1853 , and # 1854 . i can\u2019t say how rare they are , but they are definitely not a common jar . david\n[ 3 ] charles cist , sketches and statistics of cincinnati in 1851 ( cincinnati , 1851 ) , 209 - 210 , accessed through google books ; charles cist , sketches and statistics of cincinnati in 1859 ( cincinnati , 1859 ) , 296 , accessed through google books ; williams ' cincinnati directory ( cincinnati , june 1864 ) , 185 , 404 , accessed virtual library , public library of cincinnati and hamilton county , ohio website ; some interesting facts about hemingray glass insulators , circa 1913 , indiana state library ;\nhemingray glass co . : glass insulators for every purpose ,\nemf electrical year book , 1927 , 1197 ; hemingray telephone and telegraph insulators , 1946 , photocopy held by ihb .\nbird dishes the bird dish is a bird shaped dish with a detailed pattern of feathers on it . this dish has a design patent of feb 1 1876 ( design patent # 8 , 942 ) and comes in about 16 different colors ! these include : amber , yellow amber , clear , light blue , peacock blue , peacock milk glass , clam broth , pink clam broth , dark pink milk glass , purplish pink milk glass , and white milk glass .\ntuff one green ! old s . a . f . n . v . glass power line insulator uruguay south america\nglass insulators are now almost obsolete in the united states , although some of them are still in service here and there around the country . and some countries around the world use larger styles of glass insulators for high - voltage power lines even now .\nhi ! i have a 1 oz glass with a glassmark on the bottom of an h in a circle . i have heard that this is a hemingray mark from between the 1920 - 1940s , but i can\u2019t find much info on anything except insulators . anywhere that would have such information ? thank you for gathering such a vast amount of information for us glass history buffs !\nembossings on hemingray - produced electrical insulators include \u201cpatent may 2 1893\u201d , \u201cpat dec 19 1871\u201d , \u201ch . g . co . \u201d , \u201chemingray\u201d , \u201clowex\u201d , \u201ckimble\u201d , and others . the earliest insulators made by hemingray have not been specifically identified but would almost certainly be circa 1850s threadless or possibly \u201cwade\u201d types . lightning rod insulators , and various sizes of spool insulators were also made .\nthe earliest hemingray - 42s have sharp drip points , which are believed to have been phased out approximately 1923 or 1924 . the rdp ( round drip point ) version probably came into production sometime in 1924 , although admittedly that is just an \u201ceducated guess\u201d . tremendous numbers of hemingray - 42 insulators with rdp bases were made , for the most part in aqua or \u201chemingray blue\u201d ( a richer blue - aqua made by hemingray , as well as ball brothers , maker of the \u201cball\u201d fruit jars ) during the 1924 - 1930 period .\nhi i have a hemingray 42 with the back made in the usa . on the dome is 1 . do you know why . thanks\na talented glass designer and longtime hemingray employee , james c . gill , was an active unionist who in 1887 assigned letters of patent to his employer for the design of a glass match safe and match strike , a miniature of a blacksmith ' s anvil ( side - embossed with\nk of l\ninitials ) resting on a tree stump , one of the recognized symbols of the knights of labor .\nthe boys at hemingray s glass works struck this morning for higher wages . they want the same price paid as last spring . they threatened destruction of property , etc . until marshal bolan talked to them , when the greater number took heed to his advice and resumed work .\n[ 5 ]\nowens - illinois company buys local industry ,\nmuncie morning star , may 4 , 1933 ; clifton j . phillips , indiana in transition : the emergence of an industrial commonwealth , 1880 - 1920 ( indianapolis : indiana historical bureau & indiana historical society , 1968 ) , 296 - 302 , 365 - 366 ; glass , 313 . according to glass ,\nbetween 1886 and 1901 , an eleven - county area in the east central portion of the state became one of the leading centers of heavy industrial production in the united states and the principal manufacturing region of indiana .\nfruit jars hemingray made several fruit jars . the most famous one being the globe jar . they come in aqua , amber , clear , sca . the amber ones come in many shades , from a light honey amber to an almost black glass amber and every color in between .\nthe embossing\nhemingray\nappears on several new styles of insulators . the earliest of these probably are the n o 8 cd 112 . 4 and the n o 9 cd 106 . also\nhemingray\nreplaces the\nh . g . co .\nembossing on most existing styles .\ni\u2019m doing a school project , and i need to know what a glass insulator does ( or did ) . my group would appreciate answers !\ntremendous numbers of insulators embossed with the lettering \u201cpatent / may 2 1893\u201d were made from 1893 through at least 1910 , ( i . e . the period of 17 years during which the patent for hemingray\u2019s \u201cdrip points\u201d along the base of the insulator was in effect ) , and probably even for several years afterward on a few insulator styles . for more info on hemingray and hemingray products , check out these sites : urltoken ; urltoken ; urltoken .\ni have a clear mason type jar with a hemingray 4 on the base\u2026 . it has a smooth lip and the glass is very wavy looking\u2026 . the jar is unmarked\u2026 . would you have any information about this jar\u2026 . . unable to find it in red book of fruit jars\u2026\u2026 . thank you\nh . g . co . black glass beer bottle and c . b . owen soda bottle in cobalt blue both made in covington , kentucky .\nthe glass pieces are a very valuable item , so they should be cleaned periodically to keep them in good condition . however , they should be cleaned with care to maintain their quality . avoid the use of highly abrasive scouring pads because this may scratch the glass material . also avoid the dishwasher , because high heat and rapid changes in temperature may crack the glass . to clean stains from the insulator , use oxalic acid mixed in heated water , and soak the glass for a few hours . for more simple cleaning , use dish soap and a rag or sponge to wipe dust from the surface .\nmade in u . s . a\nfirst appears on hemingray insulators per an international agreement to mark any items for export with the country of origin .\ni found an aqua blue hemingray 16 insulator with drips on the bottom of the petticoat it is filled with many bubbles . can you identify the cd number ?\nwhite house vinegar hemingray made some of the white house vinegar jugs and the\nonion bottle\n. the jugs have a nice graphic representation of the white house on them and are an ice aqua color . some of the jugs have a patent date of mar 6 1909 . the clear ones are not hemingray made .\nhi greg , ok , first of all , i want to make clear that no one is absolutely certain what the early date codes signify , but from information put out by n . r . woodward and other researchers , it seems the chances are very high that the \u201co\u201d was engraved on many insulator molds , such as the hemingray - 42\u2019s , around the time that owens - illinois glass company took over the hemingray factory ( which occurred in 1933 ) . some of these hemingray - 42s , usually in an off - clear glass , are marked with just a \u201co\u201d immediately below the \u201chemingray - 42\u201d marking . others have additional markings such as o - 4 or o - 8 ( with or without dots ) . the \u201co\u201d is believed to be an initial for \u201cowens - illinois\u201d and the \u201c4\u201d is believed to stand for \u201c1934\u201d . this would make sense since 1934 is the year after owens - illinois took over . if an insulator has an \u201c8\u201d it is believed to have been made in 1938 . ( of course , add any dots that might be present to the right of the 4 , or the 8 , to find the actual year an insulator was made ) . your insulator was made in 1943 . ( 8 + 5 dots ) . this system of date codes started changing gradually ( on some insulators ) around 1938 , such as on the cd 155s ( hemingray - 45 ) . basically , this would be the proposed interpretation for hemingray - 42s of this era ( in clear or off - clear glass ) : o 1933 o - 4 1934 o - 4 . 1935 o - 4 : 1936 o - 4 : . 1937 o - 8 1938 o - 8 . 1939 o - 8 : 1940 o - 8 : . 1941 o - 8 : : 1942\nsyrup pitcher hemingray syrup pitchers come in a couple of shapes , sizes and colors . the most common of these being the white milk pressed octagon . the pressed octagon has been found in white milk , blue milk , painted green milk and amber . the pressed octagon has a wide variety of painted patterns on it . the daisy and button pattern syrup has the same pattern as the hemingray made lamp does ! it comes in amber , depression glass green , and peacock blue .\n[ 7 ] mr . ferris , committee on commerce ,\nelectro - magnetic telegraphs ,\nin american railroad journal and mechanics magazine , december 30 , 1842 , 367 ;\nparade proves patriotism of muncie people ,\nmuncie morning star , september 3 , 1918 , 1 ; paul miller ,\nmuncie , ind . ,\namerican flint 9 ( 12 ) , october 1918 , 36 ;\nhemingray glass company ,\namerican exporter , 85 ( 1 ) july 1919 ;\nbuilding and engineering ,\namerican exporter 85 ( 5 ) , november 1919 , 175 ;\nmuncie as a munition maker ,\nin delaware county in the world war , 1917 - 1918 , ( indianapolis , 1919 ) , 128 ;\nhemingray power insulators ,\nelectric light and power , february 1948 , 125 ;\nland mine made of glass ,\nmuncie morning star , september 8 , 1944 ; hemingray telephone and telegraph insulators , 1946 , photocopy held by ihb ; lewis coe , the telegraph : a history of morse ' s invention and its predecessors in the united states ( jefferson , n . c . : mcfarland & company , inc . , 1993 ) , 24 ;\nthe civil war military - telegraph service ,\nfrom photographic history of the civil war , volume iv , article by a . w . greely , major - general , united states army ; tom wheeler ,\nhow the telegraph helped lincoln win the civil war ,\ngeorge mason university ' s history news network , november 19 , 2006 .\nhi chuck , from your information , the hemingray style insulator you have sounds like the \u201ccd 128\u201d in the \u201ccd number\u201d classification system used by collectors . you can google that and see various examples of that style of insulator . besides the hemingray versions , the cd 128 was also made in large quantities by corning glass works , and their version is marked with the pyrex brand name . whitall tatum also made some of them , as well as kerr , marked with \u201cc s c\u201d .\nthe glass insulator in america , 1988 report for cd 100 to 375 ( threaded ) contains one quarter scale drawings and cross sections with dimensions of the insulators .\nhemingray ( owens - illinois ) glass works were no less significant on the home front . according to a 1948 issue of electric light and power ,\nowens - illinois power insulators play [ ed ] an important part in many rural electric systems by supplying highly efficient and dependable insulation on medium - voltage pole lines .\nthis bottle was made by hemingray in the 1870 ' s and 1880 ' s . note the heavily embossed h . g . co . marking on the bottom .\nthere are two design patents for the water bottle , 85 , 082 ( sept . 15 , 1931 ) and 86 , 659 ( apr 5 , 1932 ) . the ones made by hemingray at the muncie , indiana plant will have one of the following embossings on the bottom\nhemingray\n, no embossing , just a number , or the owens illinois logo ( ) with the number\n26\n. ( note : only plant code 26 water bottles are hemingray all others are not ! )\nglass insulators from outside north america for cd 376 to 699 contains both black and white photographs and one quarter scale drawings and cross sections with dimensions of the insulators .\nan early glass block ( above ) with welded metal side band and two newer styles including a block with a painted glaze and one that is smoke - colored .\nto date these are known in depression glass green , yellow amber and peacock blue . they are all the colors that insulators were made in during that time frame !\n( november 13 ) samuel oakman patents the double petticoat insulator . this design feature is incorporated in a number of styles of insulators , including some styles produced by hemingray .\nhi jerry , no , the \u201c9\u201d is a model number ( style number ) assigned to that particular type of insulator made by hemingray glass company and does not indicate the year it was made . the number 9\u2019s are \u201cpony insulators\u201d , smaller types used primarily ( but not always ) on local , short distance , low voltage telephone lines . on older insulators , the wording is typically \u201chemingray / no . 9\u201d , on more recent examples ( usually in clear glass ) the phrasing is usually \u201chemingray - 9\u201d . the numbers on the other side of the insulator ( such as 31 - 52 , as in your case ) is a combination mold and date code . ( please see the comments farther down on this page where i have discussed this in more detail in several posts ) . basically , the \u201c31\u201d is a mold number , identifying the exact mold the insulator was produced in , and the \u201c52\u201d is a date code indicating what year the mold itself was made ( 1952 ) . if there are any dots to the right of the date code , add one year for each dot to arrive at the year the insulator was made . in your case since there are just 2 dots , that particular insulator was made in 1954 . ~ david\n( may 2 ) ralph hemingray receives a patent for drip points or\nteats\n. this feature is quickly added to nearly all styles of insulators that are in production .\nglass is a good insulator because this material doesn ' t conduct electricity or heat due to the tightly bound electrons . because of the composition of this material , electrons are not able to move freely and transfer current between one another . this property made glass a popular choice on telephone and electrical wires for safety reasons , preventing high currents from spreading .\npeacock blue\ntear drop\nbowl with\ntear drop\nbase . ( left )\ndogtooth and panel\nfooted finger lamp in green depression glass . ( right )\nhello i have several of these hemingray insulators . some have the name with a 9 and they are stamped 31 - 52 with a colon . does the 9 signify 1939 ? thanks\noil lamps hemingray made quite a lot of different patterns of oil lamps . they come in four major types : stand lamp , finger lamp ( also called a\nflat lamp\n) , footed finger , and bracket lamp . there are four standard colors and one not - so - standard one . they are peacock blue , amber , depression glass green and clear . the nonstandard color is an olive green ( almost black glass ) . to date only one of these has been reported . you also see sca from time to time .\nduring the war years , several styles are designed to use less glass . this is the start of cd 163 and cd 165 production , and the\nslim\ncd 113 .\naccording to hemingray telephone and telegraph insulators and coe ' s the telegraph , glass insulators were introduced in the 1840s and became widely popular in the last half of the nineteenth century due to the growth of the telegraph and the telephone industries . the network of overhead wires established for these industries required insulation and glass proved useful in protecting electrical lines against bad weather . the telegraph states that\nwith some pole lines requiring as many as 2 , 000 insulators per mile , the extent of the demand [ for them ] can be imagined .\nhemingray telephone and telegraph insulators reported that the invention of the screw - type insulator\nso improved lines that dependable service could be given .\nsee footnote 7 for more information on their uses .\nhello april , i assume your writing \u201ct\u201d instead of \u201cy\u201d in \u201chemingray\u201d is a typo . \u201c42\u201d is the \u201cmodel number\u201d of that style insulator . the aqua and \u201chemingray blue\u201d ( stronger bluish aqua , some people call it \u201cturquoise\u201d ) insulators marked \u201chemingray \u2013 42\u201d on one side and \u201cmade in u . s . a . \u201d on the other side are the most common variants of this style of insulator . they were made in very large quantities and those colors generally date from 1921 to around 1930 . it is impossible to assign an exact year of manufacture to any of the aqua or hemingray blue specimens . ( no one is absolutely positive when the last aqua 42s were made , but probably circa 1930 - 1931 ) . in later years , when mostly clear or off - clear glass was used , mold numbers and / or date codes will be seen on most examples . i hope this helps answer your question . ~ david\nthe 42 continued in production until at least 1961 , as that is the latest date code seen ( so far ) . if you know of a 42 which was made later than 1961 , please contact me with the exact date code information . as stated earlier , the hemingray - 42 is probably the most common u . s . - made glass electrical insulator in the world . the great majority are found in aqua , hemingray blue or clear glass . less common are examples in shades of true green ( i . e . showing no blue influence in the color ) or in two - tone ( half aqua , half green ) . a few examples are known in carnival glass , white milkglass and opalescent ( cloudy off - white ) . it is likely that at least one hemingray - 42 can be found in nearly every large antique mall in the country . even accounting for their commonness , nevertheless these are authentic relics of a bygone era in america , and will soon be true antiques . ( officially , an antique is an object at least 100 years old\u2026\u2026 . . that status will be reached in 2021 ) .\nthe aqua hemingray\npush top\njar ( above ) is a wax sealer . this one has the original lid which is very hard to find . it is the 1 / 2 gallon size .\nblaze , i assume you meant that you have aqua ( blue - green ) hemingray - 42s that do not have any mold numbers or date codes on them . those are the earlier versions , made circa 1921 to around 1930 , and they don\u2019t have any embossed markings other than \u201chemingray \u2013 42\u201d on one side , and \u201cmade in u . s . a . \u201d on the other . later versions of this type of insulator ( usually in clear or off - clear glass ) are more likely to carry mold numbers and date codes . if you meant something else , please elaborate . best regards , ~ david\nthe earliest embossed insulators produced by hemingray are embossed\npatent dec . 19 . 1871\n. over a dozen styles are produced , the most common being cd 132 , 133 , and 133 . 4 .\nduring the 1870 ' s unionism among glassworkers throughout the upper and middle ohio valley took hold . hemingray was not spared problems with its workers . the march 9 , 1878 issue of the covington journal reads as follows :\ncincinnati , ohio ( 1848 - 1852 ) covington , kentucky ( 1852 - c . 1890 ) muncie , indiana ( 1888 - 1933 ) muncie , indiana ( 1933 - 1972 ) [ owens illinois glass co . ]\nbeautiful mint carnival cd - 320 glass insulator . embossing says corning pyrex t . m . reg . u . s . pat . off . made in u . s . a . 5 - 171 . two beautiful mint carnival cd - 235 glass insulators . one is in mint condition . one has very small flea bite on edge of smooth bottom . embossing says front skirt corning pyrex t . m . reg . u . s .\nmy father - in - law passed away recently and he was a collector of glass and ceramic insulators . probably had close to 100 of them in excellent condition with many styles and colors including glass and porcelain insulators . i\u2019d like to find a source of information that can help us understand the value of his collection . i really appreciate your site with all this information . any tips you can provide on determining their value would be greatly appreciated .\nhi christopher , you have found an example of a mold - maker error\u2026 . the hemingray - 42 with the \u201cbackward 2\u201d is much harder to find , and is worth a premium over the normal ones . the large insulator with the word \u201cohio\u201d embossed on it is a cd 302 . search google with more info on the \u201ccd 302\u201d power line style insulator made by hemingray . there are several slightly different variants of that type , one is marked \u201cmuncie type\u201d or \u201cmuncie\u201d , others are marked \u201cohio\u201d along with the standard \u201cpat may 2 1893\u201d embossing which refers to the patent issued to hemingray for their \u201cdrip points\u201d . i am guessing you are talking about a small clear \u201cspool\u201d insulator made by owens - illinois , it is classed as a \u201ccd 1049\u201d and was made in the 1950s or possibly into the early 1960s . i am guessing yours has a date code for 1958 . if there are any dots after the \u201c58\u201d add them to get the actual year the insulator was made . i am not sure of how late they were made , but they are definitely one of the more recent , modern types of glass insulators made at the hemingray factory in muncie , indiana .\np . r . r . threadless glass insulator . there is a very nice tiny wisp of amber running through the wire groove . there is pretty minimal chipping on the base . if you know how to make repairs with resin .\nbasket the glass basket is quite an interesting piece . it has two patent dates on the bottom , july 21st 1874 and april 5th 1881 awarded to the designer . it comes in many of the same colors as the bird dishes .\nwater bottles hemingray ' s most well know go - with is the refrigerator water bottle they made these water bottles in the early 1930 ' s . they come in 3 sizes ( pint , quart and 2 - quart ) and 4 colors ( ice , 7 - up green , amber and carnival glass ) . ice and 7 - up are the two most common colors . amber is a bit scarce and , as of this writing , only one carnival is known .\nhi desiree , hemingray - marked insulators with the phrase \u201cmade in u . s . a\u201d are believed to date after 1919 . i am assuming your insulator is a blueish - green ( aqua ) color , not a \u201ctrue green\u201d with no hint of blue in it . most aqua insulators made by hemingray date up to the circa 1930 - 1932 period , as they began switching over to clear glass during the early 1930s . so c . 1919 - 1931 would be the time span i would suggest for your insulator . the hemingray - 19 is a type of \u201csignal\u201d insulator , often used for relatively low - voltage electric lines , railroad signal lines and fire alarm circuits . they were sometimes used on ordinary telegraph and telephone lines . i try not to give advice on values , other than to suggest you search ebay over a period of time and see what actual examples of any particular insulator sell for ( actual \u201ccompleted auctions\u201d , not minimum bids or \u201cbuy it now\u201d prices which are often greatly over - priced ! ) . most of the hemingray - 19s were made in aqua and they are very common . however , other , more unusual colors are also found , and they are much higher in value . best regards , david\nhere is the story of the wreck the captain , crew , and all the passengers were saved , as was also a considerable portion of the luggage and cargo . in the mid 1960 ' s , people began collecting these antique glass insulators .\n( february 12 ) samuel oakman patents the cd 145\nbeehive\nstyle insulator . this style becomes the western union standard double petticoat insulator . again , several insulator companies , including hemingray , begin producing this style in large quantities for telegraph use .\nhi david , i have a hemingray insulator , it is a pale light green that reads hemingray 20 - 41 . i totally understand from your instructions above that is mold number 20 made in 1941 and the insulator manufactured in 1942 . on the opposite side it reads c , s . a . any thoughts as to what that stands for ? also on the inside where the threads are it is lead what if any is the reasoning behind the lead . and thanks for such an informative site !\nin march 1966 , owens - illinois announced conversion to producing television bulbs would be complete by summer 1967 . according to a letter from ritter , manager special products for owens - illinois , the last hemingray insulators were produced february - april , 1967 .\nca . 1890 hemingray closes covington , ky plant but continues to own property . after the disastrous fire at muncie in 1892 , this plant may have been re - opened to complete orders . at various times until about 1902 this may have occurred ."]}
{"id": 55439, "summary": [{"text": "guangzhou automobile group co. , ltd . bus ( gaac ) , is the part of the guangzhou automobile group ( gac ) that manufactures buses in china .", "topic": 27}, {"text": "it was formed in 2008 by merging two divisions of gac , guangzhou denway bus , guangzhou yuelong bus and guangzhou isuzu bus , into one .", "topic": 34}, {"text": "buses are produced using isuzu technology .", "topic": 14}, {"text": "they were merged after isuzu withdrew from its joint venture .", "topic": 34}, {"text": "the brands ( denway - , yangcheng - and isuzu - ) , are to be integrated into the guangzhou brand . ", "topic": 31}], "title": "guangzhou automobile group bus", "paragraphs": ["coaster bus 7 - meter mini bus minibus - guangzhou automobile group autobus co . , ltd - manufacturer\nguangzhou automobile group co . , ltd . is a chinese automobile manufacturer . it is also known as guangzhou automobile or gaig .\nguangzhou automobile industry group ' s bus company was formally established recently , signifying the chinese major automaker completed reshuffling of its commercial vehicle branches . the newly established guangzhou bus co ltd is the integration of guangzhou yuelong bus co ltd and guangzhou denway bus co ltd .\nguangzhou isuzu bus co . , a company jointly established in guangzhou , southern china , by isuzu and the guangzhou automobile group , has started producing two types of sightseeing bus .\nguangzhou denway bus co ltd was set up as a 50 - 50 partnership between hong kong china lounge investments and guangzhou automobile group .\nwhen isuzu withdrew from guangzhou isuzu bus co ltd , a venture with guangzhou automobile industry group , at the beginning of this year , guangzhou auto integrated its 51 percent assets in guangzhou isuzu to the newly established guangzhou yuelong bus co ltd .\nmeanwhile , guangzhou denway bus co ltd is a 50 - 50 partnership between hong kong china lounge investments and guangzhou automobile industry group . guangzhou denway bus has captured 80 percent of the niche market in guangzhou , the capital of guangdong province .\nthe newly established guangzhou bus co ltd is the integration of guangzhou yuelong bus co ltd and guangzhou denway bus co ltd .\nguangzhou bus will mainly produce its own brand of coaches , and the production value is expected to reach 300 million yuan ( $ 43 . 8 million ) this year ,\nsays deng tao , general manager of guangzhou bus .\nguangzhou isuzu bus co . , ltd . was a bus manufacturer located in guangzhou city , guangdong province , china . the product range included luxury coach bus , bus , sleeper bus , business bus , physical medical examination vehicle , car , medical vehicle , medical examination vehicle , special purpose vehicle . the brand is isuzu .\nguangzhou isuzu bus was set up in february 2000 , with isuzu having a 49 percent share and guangzhou automobile a 51 percent stake .\nguangzhou automobile industry group ' s bus company was formally established yesterday , signifying the chinese major automaker completed reshuffling of its commercial vehicle branches .\nguangzhou denway bus co . , ltd . is a bus manufacturer located in guangzhou city , guangdong province , china . the product range includes bus , city bus , luxury coach bus , luxury tourist coach bus , engineering works vehicle , garbage compactor truck , medical vehicle , physical medical examination vehicle , sleeper bus , tourist bus , garbage truck , waste truck , medical examination vehicle , special purpose vehicle , police vehicle , etc . the brand is junwei\na bus manufacturer using isuzu technology , [ 17 ] it is equally owned by guangzhou automobile group and hong kong china lounge investments . [ 17 ]\nguangzhou automobile industry group ' s bus company was formally established on september 17th , 2008 signifying the chinese major automaker completed reshuffling of its commercial vehicle branches .\nguangzhou automobile group autobus co . , ltd . ( gaac for short ) was established in 2008 to promote the development of china auto industry . we are a branch of guangzhou automobile group co . , ltd . ( steam - group ) which combined its two major bus manufacturing enterprises ( formerly guangzhou isuzu bus co . , ltd . and guangzhou denway bus company limited ) into its own - brand bus production enterprise . the annual production capacity of large and medium - sized buses reaches 5000 . our company mainly produces . . . click for details > >\nit was founded on june 8 , 2000 from the merger of guangzhou automobile group co . , ltd . and guangzhou motors group company ( previously guangzhou wuyang group company ) . the group is authorized by the guangzhou city government to operate state owned assets . the corporation receives considerable support from guangdong province and guangzhou city to develop the automotive industry in the province .\nguangzhou automobile industry group co . , ltd . ( known as : guangzhou automobile or gaig . chinese : \u5e7f\u5dde\u6c7d\u8f66 , \u5e83\u5dde\u6c7d\u8eca or \u5e7f\u5dde\u6c7d\u8f66\u5de5\u4e1a\u96c6\u56e2\u6709\u9650\u516c\u53f8 , \u5e83\u5dde\u6c7d\u8eca\u5de5\u696d\u96c6\u56e3\u6709\u9650\u516c\u53f8 ) is a chinese automobile manufacturer . it was founded on june 8th , 2000 , on the integration of guangzhou automobile group co . , ltd . and guangzhou motors group company ( previously guangzhou wuyang group company ) . it is authorized by guangzhou city government to operate state - owned assets , and is a large - scale company group with heavy support from guangdong province and guangzhou city . gaic ranks the second group under the\nbig five\nchinese automakers ( first automobile works , shanghai automotive industry corporation , chang ' an motors , dongfeng motor corporation , and chery automobile ) .\nat the end of last year , guangzhou automobile industry group reorganized guangzhou yangcheng automobile co ltd and shenyang hino automobile manufacturing co ltd by forming guangqi hino motors co ltd , which produces heavy trucks , towing vehicles , and diesel engines for commercial vehicles .\ninsiders from guangzhou automobile industry group say the auto group won ' t exclude the possibility of further reorganization of its commercial vehicle department , as reported by china business news on wednesday .\nguangzhou isuzu bus was set up as a joint venture between isuzu and guangzhou automobile group co . , ltd . based in guangdong , china . they manufacture buses under the guangzhou isuzu brand . it was established in 2000 with isuzu holding 49 % , and guangzhou automobile holding the other 51 % . [ 3 ] isuzu withdrew from the joint venture in 2008 . [ 4 ]\ngac bus is the earliest bus production bus in guangdong province and also the one of the few corporate which has the qualification to produce vehicle and design chassis . accumulating over 60 years experience and supported by guangzhou automobile co . ltd automotive engineering institute , r & d capacity ranks the top level at home , especially the technology of new energy city bus , technological assurance and detection means .\nan equally - owned joint venture between guangzhou automobile group and honda , [ 15 ] it makes honda - branded autos for the southern chinese market .\nguangzhou automobile group co ltd was founded in 1997 , [ 1 ] and by 2005 [ 5 ] it had become a holding of guangzhou automobile industry group [ 6 ] and a joint - stock company . [ 7 ] as of 2009 it is the 6th largest automaker in china . [ 8 ]\ncopyright ( c ) guangzhou jingyi automobile air conditioning co . , ltd . all rights reserved powered by kenfor\nin 2010 shareholders of denway motors , at the time a listed company partially ( 37 . 9 % ) owned by guangzhou automobile group , [ 8 ] approved its own privatization . [ 9 ] denway motors could then be delisted on 25 august 2010 and replaced by the listing of guangzhou automobile group on 30 august 2010 via stock swap . [ 10 ]\nms . wang dan is chief financial officer , deputy general manager of guangzhou automobile group co . , ltd . she is also deputy director of the executive committee of the company . she is also chairman of gac - sofinco and guangzhou automobile group finance co . , ltd . and the chairman of the supervisory committee of gac changfeng . ms . wang joined guangzhou automobile group in march 1999 , and has been the company\u2019s chief financial officer and financial controller since 2005 . prior to this , ms . wang served in the financial audit department of guangzhou junda automobile enterprise group and was the deputy head of the financial audit division of the guangzhou automobile group . ms . wang graduated from the sun yat - sen university with a bachelor\u2019s degree in july 1992 and the school of management of zhongshan university with a senior executive master\u2019s degree in business administration in december 2005 . she is a senior accountant and non - practiced registered accountant .\nguangzhou automobile group bus co . , ltd . ( short for gac bus ) is a wholly owned sub - company of guangzhou automobile group co . , with the registered capital 49 . 9 billion , covers an area of 135 , 000 square meters . gacbus has a capacity to produce all kinds of buses and coaches at least 3 , 000 units annually and also has separate producution line for large passenger bus and light bus , specializing in large , medium and light buses from 6 to 18 meters . the products are enjoying a good domestic market over 20 provinces and overseas market inculing asia , america , africa , middle east and other countries . there are more than 100 service stations and 24 - hour customer service center across the country providing conveniet and excellent serverce for users .\nguangzhou automobile group co . , ltd . ( hereinafter\ngac\n) is integrally converted into a joint stock company from the former limited liability company on june 28th , 2005 . it was initiated by guangzhou automobile industry group co . , ltd . , wanxiang group corporation , china national machinery industry corporation , guangzhou iron & steel enterprises group and guangzhou chime - long hotel co . , ltd . gac ' s equity participation is as below : guangzhou automobile industry group co . , ltd . holds 3 , 217 , 403 , 529 shares , which account for 91 . 9346 % of the total shareholding equity , wanxiang group corporation holds 139 , 636 , 656 shares , which account for 3 . 99 % , china national machinery industry corporation holds 129 , 169 , 156 shares , which account for 3 . 6909 % , guangzhou iron & steel enterprises group holds 6 , 999 , 331 shares , which account for 0 . 2 % , guangzhou chime - long hotel co . , ltd . holds 6 , 456 , 883 shares , which account for 0 . 1845 % . among them , wanxiang group corporation is one of the leading manufacturers of automobile parts and components in china , china national machinery industry corporation has an advantage in machinery manufacture , guangzhou iron & steel enterprises group is closely linked with automobile industry and has a regional advantage , guangzhou chime - long hotel co . , ltd . is a private - owned enterprise with favorable operation mechanism and good market reputation .\nbeginning from guangzhou , china , the origin of ancient maritime silk road , guangzhou automobile group co . , ltd . ( gac group ) comes thousands of miles to the american continent for participating the 2013 north american international auto show ( 2013 naias ) in detroit cobo hall , michigan , u s a between 14th and 27th january 2013 .\nguizhou guihang yunma automobile industry co . , ltd . is a located in anshun city , guizhou province , china . the product range includes detachable body garbage truck , city bus , garbage compactor truck , bus , skip loader truck , dump garbage truck , docking garbage compactor truck , hybrid city bus , electric city bus , sewage suction truck , sprinkler machine ( water tank truck ) , street sweeper truck , electric cargo van , box van truck , garbage truck , etc . the brand is yunma\nthrough long - term accumulation and innovation , especially the production for the asian games , gac bus has gained great improvement including research and development capacity , production capacity , forming complete sets of installation , technological equipment and excellent customer service . at present , gac bus is making effort to promote the strategic project which is to construct a bus base of new energy research and development in guangzhou , and to be the leading enterprise in guangzhou province .\nas a modern vehicle prodcucer cobiming the advantages from home and abroad , gac bus has provided over 1000 buses for guangzhou 2010 asian games and the asian para games including pure electric , hybrid power , brt , obstacle - free , special vehicle , tourism . among this buses , new energy bus as new engery city bus lines became the demonstration vehicles in guangzhou city and the domonstration effect ranked in the forefront among 25 demonstation . this was the largest scale and the best energy - saving city bus among the second batch of national demonstration experimental cities , achieving the best high degree of recognition to all sectors of society , the asian games organizing committee , guangzhou municipal party committee and guangzhou communications comission .\ngac ' s main businesses cover the whole design and manufacturing of vehicle and parts , which facing the domestic and foreign markets , sales of automobiles , auto logistics , auto finance , auto insurance and the related services , making gac an auto company with the independent and integrated valve chain of manufacturing , supply , sales and r & d ; system . currently gac has invested in tens of renowned subsidiaries including guangzhou honda automobile co . , ltd . , guangzhou toyota motor co . , ltd . , honda motor ( china ) co . , ltd . , gac research development and production base , guangzhou denway bus co . , ltd . , guangzhou yangcheng automobile co . , ltd . , guangqi hino motor co . , ltd . , guangzhou automobile group component co . , ltd . , guangqi toyota engine co . , ltd . , guangzhou automobile group business co . , guangzhou guang ai insurance brokers ltd . , tong fang global ( tianjin ) logistic co . , ltd . , china lounge investment ltd . , and gac automotive engineering institute and manufactures several series of products such as multiple models and brands of passenger vehicles , commercial vehicles , auto engines and main automobile parts .\nus $ 29 . 9 million ( japanese yen 3 . 1 billion ) guangzhou automobile group co . , ltd . - - - - - - - - 51 % isuzu motors ltd . - - - - - - - - 49 %\nin early november 2010 mitsubishi and guangzhou automobile group signed a memorandum of understanding to set up a new equally - owned joint venture by restructuring changfeng , [ 14 ] a chinese auto - making company owned by both mitsubishi and gac , et al .\nrepresenting one of the leading enterprises in the industry , wanxiang group has its main business in automotive components manufacturing and sales . within china , the group has 6 square kilometers manufacturing facilities in china , and established stable cooperation business relationships with china first automotive works group , dongfeng automobile corporation , shanghai automotive industry corporation , and guangzhou automobile group , etc . the main products now enjoy greater than 65 % market share in the relevant industry . internationally , wanxiang group owns as many as 30 overseas subsidiaries , more than 40 factories and over 16 , 000 employees in the united states , the great britain , german and other 10 countries . established supporting partnerships with the mainstream automotive manufacturers such like , gm , volkswagen , ford , chrysler , and so forth , wanxiang group\u2019s main products has 12 % of the market share in the international markets .\nmain products : automobile , special - purpose vehicle and parts and accessories , motorcycle and parts . . .\n20f , chengyue building , 448 - 458 , dongfengzhong rd . , guangzhou , china\nhk float for guangzhou auto chinadaily . com . cn , 2010 - january - 23\nmr . li shao is deputy general manager of guangzhou automobile group co . , ltd . he is also deputy director of executive committee of the company . he is also chairman of guangqi honda , wuyang - honda and gaczx , and a director of gac changfeng . he joined guangzhou automobile group in june 1997 and became the deputy general manager of the company in 2007 . prior to this , mr . li had served as head of investment department and foreign economics , office director , assistant of general manager and deputy general manager of guangzhou automobile group ltd . , a director of gac bus , assistant of general manager and deputy general manager of gaig , director of gac toyota , a director and an executive deputy general manager of gac hino and a director of shanghai hino , chairman of gac component , etc . mr . li graduated from south china university of technology and obtained a bachelor\u2019s degree of engineering in metal material and heat treatment in july 1985 and he also obtained a master\u2019s degree of business administration from the open university of hong kong in december 2002 .\nguizhou yunma aircraft manufacturing factory is a machinery manufacturer located in anshun city , guizhou province , china . the product range includes garbage compactor truck , bus , city bus , detachable body garbage truck , dump garbage truck , sprinkler machine ( water tank truck ) , skip loader truck , street sweeper truck , sewage suction truck , side - loading garbage compactor truck , docking garbage compactor truck , street sprinkler truck , hybrid city bus , suction truck , garbage truck , etc .\naddress : 20f , chengyue building , 448 - 458 , dongfengzhong rd . , guangzhou , china\nin 1999 , wanxiang group began to set foot into the clean energy industry , totally invested several billion rmb on battery , electric vehicle , natural gas power generation , wind power generation industries . in recent years , wanxiang group cooperated with many american clean energy companies who possess advanced technologies . for instance , the group worked with shanghai automotive industry corporation to manufacture new energy bus , formed important cooperative partnership with karma automotive and bmw . now , wanxiang group is energetically preparing for a \u201cwanxiang innovative energy fusion city\u201d which will cover an area of 10 square kilometers . with the aim of becoming one internationalized , high - tech new energy enterprise , it is scheduled to invest more than 200 billion yuan within the next decade to develop the production of new energy product components , battery , bus and passenger vehicles .\nmr . zhang qingsong is deputy general manager of the company . he deputy director of the executive committee of the company . from 1998 to 2012 , he held positions as the deputy director , director and director of disciplinary office of the administrative office of the commission for economy and trade of guangzhou , chairman of committee of guangzhou municipal state - owned assets management committee stationed in gaig , guangzhou iron & steel enterprises group co . , ltd . and guangzhou pearl river piano group co . , ltd . he has been deputy general manager of gaig from may 2012 to june 2013 . he has a master\u2019s degree in business administration .\nas of 2009 guangzhou automobile group has 29 % ownership of this suv - maker [ 12 ] its share purchase supposedly imposed by the chinese state as a condition of an upcoming joint venture with fiat . [ 13 ] this as - yet - unnamed fiat joint venture will utilize changfeng ' s production bases in hunan province . [ 13 ]\nfor nearly half a century , wanxiang group has adhered to keeping pace with the times , never ceased to excel ourselves . for the future , wanxiang group will keep advancing , and make unremitting endeavor to become a world respected historied enterprise .\nmr . li pingyi is non - executive director of guangzhou automobile group co ltd . , since august 2008 . he is currently a director and general manager of wanxiang qianchao co . , ltd , chairman of shangqi wanxiang new energy bus co . , ltd . , and an executive director of wanxiang electric vehicle co . , ltd . prior to this , he served as general manager of wangxiang group enterprise development corporation , general manager of wanxiang lide co . , ltd . , deputy manager of development division of wanxiang group corporation ltd . , and deputy general manager of wanxiang qianchao co . , ltd . . mr . li graduated from jilin industry university with a bachelor\u2019s degree in agricultural machinery engineering in december 1988 and obtained a master degree in business management from zhejiang university in july 2002 .\nall previous denway - , yangcheng - and isuzu - branded buses will be integrated into the guangzhou bus brand , and the new company ' s production line will cover 6 - meter to 12 - meter long city buses and highway coaches , with passenger capacity ranging from 16 to 55 people .\nthis page uses some content from wikipedia . the original article was at guangzhou automobile group . the list of authors can be seen in the page history . as with tractor & construction plant wiki , the text of wikipedia is available under the creative commons by attribution license and / or gnu free documentation license . please check page history for when the original article was copied to wikia\nfiat signed on to a joint venture with guangzhou automobile group on 6 july 2009 , [ 22 ] [ 23 ] and gac fiat automobiles co ltd was incorporated on 9 march 2010 . [ 24 ] the new company will have a production base in changsha , hunan province , [ 25 ] which is expected to become operational in july 2012 [ 26 ] and manufacture the linea sedan . [ 23 ]\naerocoach \u2022 amtran \u2022 canadian car and foundry \u2022 carpenter body company \u2022 crown coach corporation \u2022 dina s . a . ( mexican ) \u2022 electric transit \u2022 fageol \u2022 fifth avenue bus company \u2022 fitzjohn \u2022 flxible \u2022 general motors corporation ( buses ) / general motors diesel division \u2022 j . g . brill \u2022 kenworth \u2022 les enterprises michel corbeil / corbeil \u2022 mack trucks \u2022 marmon - herrington \u2022 mid bus \u2022 neoplan usa \u2022 pullman company \u2022 ramirez ( mexican ) \u2022 reo \u2022 studebaker \u2022 superior coach company \u2022 thomas dennis company llc \u2022 tmc \u2022 twin coach \u2022 u . s . bus corporation \u2022 ward \u2022 wayne corporation \u2022 white motor company \u2022 yellow coach\none of the first sino - western joint venture auto - making companies , [ 18 ] guangzhou peugeot automobile co ltd is a failed joint venture set up through negotiation by psa peugeot citro\u00ebn and the guangzhou municipal government , which existed between 1985 [ 19 ] and 1997 . [ 18 ] over its eleven - year lifespan , [ 20 ] the company only recorded production of 100 , 000 cars . [ 20 ]\nmr . fu yuwu is independent non - executive director of guangzhou automobile group co . , ltd . since november 29 , 2013 . he is a member of the strategy committee of the board , president of society of automotive engineers of china , the chairman of china automobile talents society . from 1970 to 1999 , mr . fu served the harbin transmission factory of faw group as an executive vice director and chief engineer , and worked at the harbin automotive industry corporation as vice president and president . since 1999 , he has been working in the society of automotive engineers of china . from march 2010 to march 2016 , he acted as the vice chairman of caam . he currently is an independent director of beijing automotive group co . , ltd ( stock code on the stock exchange : 01958 ) . in 1969 , he obtained a bachelor\u2019s degree from beijing institute of machinery and became a senior engineer of professional level .\nmr . ding hongxiang is non - executive director of guangzhou automobile group co . , ltd . , since june 21 , 2012 . he is deputy general manager of china national machinery industry corporation limited . mr . ding is vice president of caam , vice president of society of automotive engineers of china and vice chairman of the state enterprise youth federation . he was chairman of sinomach automobile co . , ltd . ( sse stock code : 600335 ) . mr . ding graduated from huazhong university of science and technology in 1982 , and graduated from western economics ( master postgraduate ) of huazhong institute of technology in 1989 .\nmr . chen henjun is deputy general manager of the company . , since 16 march 2016 . he is deputy director of the executive committee of the company . he is also the chairman of gac hino , guangzhou gac byd , gac hino ( shenyang ) automobile co . , ltd , shanghai hino and gac bus . prior to this , mr . chen served as a director and executive deputy general manager of gac hino and a director of gac hino ( shenyang ) automobile co . , ltd . and shanghai hino . he graduated from school of business administration of south china university of technology in 1989 , majoring in industrial management , with a graduate diploma and a master\u2019s degree in business administration .\nupdate 1 - guangzhou auto to buy into changfeng motor - source reuters . com , tue may 19 , 2009 3 : 24am edt\nmr . feng xingya is executive director of guangzhou automobile group co . , ltd . he is also chairman of gac fiat chrysler , guang ai and director of gac mitsubishi and gac toyota . mr . feng joined the group in 2004 , he has held positions as a deputy head of sales department , deputy general manager , executive deputy general manager and a director of gac toyota . he has been the deputy general manager of the company since 2008 . since 25 march 2015 , he has been an executive director of the company . mr . feng served as a deputy general manager in zhengzhou nissan automobile company limited from june 1998 to december 2004 . mr . feng graduated from xi\u2019an jiaotong university with a bachelor\u2019s degree in engineering in july 1988 and a master\u2019s degree in business administration in april 2001 .\nguangqi hino ' s new factory in guangzhou will also begin production in 2009 , with an annual capacity of 20 , 000 heavy trucks .\nguangqi hino ' s new factory in guangzhou will also begin production next year , with an annual capacity of 20 , 000 heavy trucks .\nmr . leung chong shun is an joint company secretary of guangzhou automobile group co . , ltd . he is a partner of messrs . woo , kwan , lee & lo , the legal advisers to the company as to hong kong law in relation to the listing . he obtained the bachelor degree in law in 1988 and the postgraduate certificate in law in 1989 from the university of hong kong . mr . leung has been a partner of messrs . woo , kwan , lee & lo for more than ten years .\nfrom the very first day of the show , gac group keeps on catching the attention from show management , the media and now the public . the philosophy of \u201cgreen - tech , pleasant life\u201d is widely accepted by the americans . we believe that trumpchi , the independent brand of gac group will be country - wide known by participating in 2013 north american international auto show .\naec \u2022 albion \u2022 atkinson \u2022 bean \u2022 bedford \u2022 bmc \u2022 bmmo \u2022 bristol \u2022 charles h . roe \u2022 commer \u2022 crossley motors \u2022 daimler motor company \u2022 dennis \u2022 dodge ( gb ) \u2022 duple coachbuilders \u2022 eastern coach works \u2022 east lancashire coachbuilders \u2022 guy \u2022 karrier motors ( crew bus ) \u2022 leyland commercial vehicles / leyland motors ltd / leyland steam motor co . \u2022 marshall bus \u2022 morris commercials / morris \u2022 northern counties \u2022 park royal vehicles \u2022 sentinel \u2022 shefflex \u2022 shelvoke & drewry \u2022 straker - squire \u2022 thornycroft \u2022 tilling stevens \u2022 vulcan\nguangzhou auto buys 29 % of changfeng auto\n. china car times ( 2009 - 05 - 20 ) . retrieved on 2010 - 11 - 17 .\ngaig operates many joint venture manufacturing concerns in china , especially has good relationships to japanese automobile manufacturers , isuzu , honda , and toyota . these are not for providing to the chinese market , also for exporting to the overseas .\nas one of the largest automakers in china as well as the only chinese exhibitor of 2013 naias , gac group brings its newly developed vehicles to the show , including hybrid 4wd sedan trumpchi , electric suv trumpchi gs5 and range - extended ev e - jet . these masterpieces are all energy - saving and new energy vehicles , representing the company\u2019s consistent philosophy of \u201cmaking fine cars\u201d and \u201cdetailing\u2014greatness\u201d , as well as its favorable attitude towards vehicle electrifications , which make gac group differ from the previous chinese exhibitors .\nmr . chen maoshan is non - executive director of the company . he is chairman of the labor union of the company . mr . chen is a director ( staff ) and chairman of the labor union of gaig . he acted as deputy general manager of the company from march 2011 to june 2013 , and deputy director of the executive committee of the company from june 2013 to december 2014 . prior to this , mr . chen acted as the head of general affair department of guangzhou honda automobile co . , ltd . , deputy general manager of honda ( china ) , deputy general manager of guangzhou motorcycle group co . , ltd . and managing director and standing deputy general manager of wuyang - honda . mr . chen graduated from mechanical engineering department of dalian university of technology in mechanical manufacture in 1986 , with a bachelor\u2019s degree in engineering . in 2003 , he graduated from murdoch university in australia with a master\u2019s degree in business administration .\nyear 1969 , the predecessor of wanxiang group was founded . starting with the investment of 4 , 000 yuan , the founder , mr . lu guanqiu , successfully created an agriculture machinery repair factory alongside the beautiful qiantang river . enjoying the annual growth rate of 25 . 89 % , the factory has transformed into a modern multinational enterprise with more than one hundred billion yuan\u2019s revenue and over ten billion yuan\u2019s profit , also it has been selected by the state council of china into the group of the 120 pilot enterprises , also it is the only automotive components manufacturing company among the 520 national key enterprises . been honored as \u2018the evergreen company\u2019 , wanxiang group is believed as a pioneer in the internationalization process of chinese enterprises , and one of the 16 most competitive chinese enterprises in the global market .\njanuary 21st , 2013 , the third public day for north american international auto show , and it is also a public holiday across the united states \u201cmartin luther king day\u201d . huge number of audience come to gac group\u2019s booth including our litter engineers in the future . three of gac group\u2019s show cars win attention from the audience . specialists are busy introducing information to the kids who come to the show by taking the advantage of the public holiday . the more information audience received , the more admiration is given to the show cars . audience loves e - jet ! \u201cit is a shock the first eye i saw it ! \u201d \u201cthat is the one i want ! \u201d besides e - jet , the bev gs5 and 4wd hybrid also catch the eyeballs . people want to get into the car to experience more on the cars . gac group rocks the show ! after experiencing the fine cars we made , show management of dubai auto show invites gac group to attend their show . of course , we have received tons of invitations from local american suppliers and relative auto companies for cooperation .\nmr . leung lincheong is independent non - executive director of guangzhou automobile group co . , ltd . , since november 29 , 2013 . he is a chairman of the audit committee of the board , a member of the remuneration and assessment committee of the board and managing director of union registrars limited and part - time tutor for a master\u2019s course of hong kong open university . he was an independent director of casablanca group limited ( stock code on the stock exchange : 02223 ) , the chief legal officer of shanghai industrial investment ( holdings ) co . , ltd . and the chief legal officer and company secretary of shanghai industrial holdings limited ( stock code on the stock exchange : 0363 ) . he obtained a master\u2019s degree in business administration from brunel university and a master\u2019s degree in laws from university of london in 1995 and 2006 , respectively . he is a fellow member of hong kong institute of certified public accountants , the chartered institute of management accountants , the institute of chartered secretaries and the hong kong institute of chartered secretaries , and the hong kong independent non - executive director association .\nin addition , wanxiang group actively responses to the call of \u2018nurturing agriculture\u2019 , and engages in the research and development of seed industry , ocean fishing , and deep processing of marine products . there are already 7 subsidiaries including 3 listed companies , and about 400 , 000 farmers benefit from them .\ndemand for buses in china is growing along with the construction of highways , and demand for sightseeing buses is expected to be particularly strong in guangzhou , which is often affected by heavy traffic traveling to and from hong kong , the news release said .\nany unauthorized reproduction of any content herein is strictly prohibited . global market group shall not be responsible nor liable for any liability relating to , arising out of or in connection with any defects of products offered or otherwise provided by third party suppliers listed on this website . any unauthorized reproduction of any content herein is strictly prohibited .\nmr . lan hailin is independent non - executive director of guangzhou automobile group co . , ltd . , since november 29 , 2013 . he is the member of the strategy committee of the board , professor and phd supervisor of the school of business administration of south china university of technology and the director of chinese corporate strategy management research centre of south china university of technology . from 1997 to 2007 , he was the associate dean and dean of the school of business administration of south china university of technology . he currently serves as an independent director of guangdong sky dragon printing ink group co . , ltd . ( szse stock code : 300063 ) , guangdong xinbao electrical appliances holdings co . , ltd ( szse stock code : 002705 ) , jiangsu shuangxing color plastic new materials co . , ltd . ( szse stock code : 002585 ) and letong chemical co . , ltd . ( szse stock code : 002319 ) . previously , he was an independent director of keda industrial co . , ltd . and zhongshan vatti gas appliance stock co . , ltd . ( szse stock code : 002035 ) . he obtained a master\u2019s degree in business administration from the school of business administration of gannon university in the u . s . and a doctoral degree in industrial economics from jinan university in 1990 and 2004 , respectively .\ngac\u2019s booth is designed with the theme of tensioning curves and surfaces , the design elements of \u201coriental emerald bamboos\u201d and \u201cyin yang tai ji\u201d are interpreted in a modern stylish way , which will bring the unique experience of \u201cgreen tech , pleasant life\u201d to the spectators . you are sincerely invited to be present at gac group\u2019s booth ( oak - con gac ) for further information !\nagrale ( brazilian ) \u2022 apple bus ( peruvian ) \u2022 andinas ( venezuelan ) \u2022 armar ( argentenian ) \u2022 busscar ( brazilan ) \u2022 caio ( brazilan ) \u2022 carbus ( argentenian ) \u2022 cepeda ( ecudoran ) \u2022 ciccobus ( brazilan ) \u2022 ciferal ( brazilan ) \u2022 comil ( brazilan ) \u2022 corwin ( argentenian ) \u2022 el quinto ( argentenian ) \u2022 galicia ( argentenian ) \u2022 ibimco ( ecuadoran ) \u2022 imetam ( ecuadoran ) \u2022 intercar ( venezuelan ) \u2022 inrecar ( chilean ) \u2022 italbus ( argentenian ) \u2022 la favorita ( argentenian ) \u2022 lucero ( argentenian ) \u2022 marcopolo s . a . 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to - business , or b2b , e - commerce service provider dedicated to certifying and connecting high - quality manufacturers in china to international buyers . our industry - specific knowledge and expertise can help you avoid purchasing fraud in china and simplify the complexities of international sourcing . we specialize in providing sourcing services and solutions for products made in china in industries such as lighting , machinery and equipment , furniture , building and decoration , hardware and tools , automotive parts and vehicles , apparel and textiles , consumer electronics , home appliances , household goods and gifts .\nms . xu li is joint company secretary of the company . she is currently the head of the office of the board of the company , as well as director of gac capital co . , ltd . , a wholly - owned subsidiary of the company . prior to this , ms . xu had served as the deputy head of the securities department , head of the investment department and head ( senior assistant level ) of the office of the board of the company . ms . xu had worked and served in the investment banking department of gf securities co . , ltd . and the office secretariat of guangzhou city people ' s government . ms . xu graduated from the macau university of science and technology in june 2011 as a postgraduate with a doctorate degree in business administration , and graduated from jinan university in march 2001 with a master\u2019s degree in business administration . ms . xu also has the title of an economist .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nurltoken is the premier chinese car forum on the internet . registered users do not see the above ads .\nvbulletin security provided by vbsecurity v2 . 2 . 2 ( pro ) - 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productive chinese carmakers [ 2 ] reaching number six [ 3 ] and selling 724 , 200 cars . [ 4 ]\npreviously a backdoor listing via denway motors , [ 8 ] it is now publicly traded in its own right .\nin late 2010 gac purchased 51 % ownership of gonow , a private chinese automaker . [ 11 ]\nin 2011 it will debut its first china - only brand name , everus . [ 16 ]\nfleet sales began in 1989 and its model line comprised the peugeot 505 and 504 . [ 21 ]\nproduction capacity will increase to 250 , 000 vehicles , 300 , 000 engines per year from an initial 140 , 000 vehicles and 220 , 000 engines . [ 25 ]\nsales surge , but congestion concerns rise people . com . cn , november 15 , 2010\ngac listed after 8 - year marathon people . com . cn , september 06 , 2010\nchina car market 101 : who makes all those 18 million cars ? thetruthaboutcars . com , january 19 , 2011\ndenway motors gets nod for privatisation\n. reuters . com . retrieved on 2010 - 10 - 25 .\nchiu , joanne ( 2010 - 07 - 16 ) .\ndenway motors ' s shareholders approve share swap\n. online . wsj . com . retrieved on 2010 - 10 - 25 .\ngac gonow reveals next five - year plan globaltimes . cn , march / 21 / 2011\nupdate 2 - changan auto claims china ' s no . 3 spot with avic deal reuters . com , tue nov 10 , 2009 4 : 55am est\nmainland carmakers to merge with rivals and stop overcapacity kandy wong . south china morning post . hong kong : jan 30 , 2010 .\nchina ' s guangqi honda at 95 pct of 2009 sales target reuters . com , sun nov 22 , 2009 8 : 30pm est\nupdate 1 - honda targets china sales of 730 , 000 units in 2011 reuters . com , fri dec 17 , 2010 1 : 05am est\nchanging lanes in china : foreign direct investment , local government , and auto sector development ( page 137 ) eric thun . cambridge university press , 2006 . 326 pages .\nchina ceo : a case guide for business leaders in china ( page 78 ) juan antonio fernandez , liu shengjun . john wiley and sons , 2007 . 286 pages .\nchina ceo : a case guide for business leaders in china ( page 86 ) juan antonio fernandez , liu shengjun . john wiley and sons , 2007 . 286 pages .\nchanging lanes in china : foreign direct investment , local government , and auto sector development ( page 138 ) eric thun . cambridge university press , 2006 . 326 pages .\nfiat focuses on china businessweek . com , july 7 , 2009 , 12 : 14pm est\nparts for toyota , honda ' s south china jvs enough till mid - april reuters . com , wed mar 23 , 2011 2 : 45am edt\nlooks good well when it comes to these things an appropriate input is quite necessary especially when its about planning things well about the people who will be consuming all the stuff it has to be pretty decent with everything that comes around us .\nisuzu motors ltd . said wednesday it has started production of large and medium - size buses in china , the first japanese firm to embark on a venture of this kind .\none of the buses has a seating capacity of 33 while the other has a capacity of 49 .\nthe firm has also started to produce shuttle buses that can seat 43 people , isuzu said in a news release .\nthe joint company will produce 100 buses in 2001 and aims to raise this annual figure to 1 , 000 units by 2004 .\nthe local content ratio will be raised to more than 40 percent by september and then to 50 percent by the end of 2002 .\ngovernment projects japan far from achieving fiscal health goal by 2025 the government is far from achieving its target of running a primary balance surplus in fiscal 2025 despite increased tax revenue , the government ' s latest longer - term projections showed monday . . . .\ndollar remains steady at around \u00a5110 . 40 in late tokyo trading the dollar was around \u00a5110 . 40 in tokyo trading late monday , after failing to move in any direction amid a dearth of major fresh trading incentives . at 5 p . m . the dollar stood at \u00a5110 . 40 - 41 , down . . .\noperations suspended at automakers and other firms across western japan after torrential rain heavy rain and flooding that inundated western parts of the country over the weekend has forced some manufacturers in the region to suspend operations , and impeded usual business activities on mond . . .\nnext , comes the future models section . in this section , list any upcoming models or future plans for the company .\nthis is where the current model line for the make is listed . if there were changes made to the current make line - up , mention them here .\nplease be sure to list the current models for the given make in the\ndiscussion\nsection of the page . a site administrator will then add an infobox to the make page with the list of current models .\ncompanies undergo new model line - 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{"id": 55441, "summary": [{"text": "sheep marketplace was an anonymous marketplace set up as a tor hidden service .", "topic": 2}, {"text": "it launched in march 2013 and was one of the lesser known sites to gain popularity with the well publicized closure of the silk road marketplace later that year .", "topic": 24}, {"text": "it ceased operation in december 2013 , when it announced it was shutting down after a vendor stole $ 6 million worth of users ' bitcoins . ", "topic": 12}], "title": "sheep marketplace", "paragraphs": ["sheep marketplace rose to prominence after the fbi shut down the illegal silk road marketplace in october .\ndivulging the information gleaned from the anonymous hacker . it turns out the unnamed marketplace was sheep marketplace .\nsheep marketplace scam scheme figured out . scammer working together with bitcoin tumbling service .\nnearly a month before sheep marketplace shut down , its alleged creator was doxed .\nsilk road - like sheep marketplace scams users ; over 39k bitcoins worth $ 40 million . . .\nwhat do you think about the sheep marketplace operators facing jail time ? let us know in the comments below .\nit would be shutting down due to an inability to absorb a massive influx of new users leaving sheep marketplace .\neven before the mysterious leaker\u2019s help , branwen smelled something fishy with the goings - on at sheep marketplace . \u201cthe veriest google search [ of sheep marketplace ] would turn up that clearnet site , \u201d wrote branwen in his reddit post\nthough sheep marketplace calls the thief a vendor , and though the site was a drug marketplace , lichtman denies that gibson and mackert were either drug dealers or even buying drugs .\nas a side effect of the sheep marketplace heist and shutdown , another silk road competitor , blackmarket reloaded , has closed doors , claiming the site wouldn ' t be able to sustain the migration of users and vendors from sheep marketplace .\nin another deep web related news , the south moravian law enforcement agency is charging tom\u00e1\u0161 ji\u0159ikovsk\u00fd , the owner of sheep marketplace with the theft of millions of dollars\u2019 worth of bitcoin . tom\u00e1\u0161 ji\u0159ikovsk\u00fd was arrested last year for his role in enabling drug trade over sheep marketplace .\ndark net market sheep marketplace has shut down after $ 5 . 3m ( \u00a33 . 3m ) in bitcoins was stolen from the site .\nit is not the first time people are accused of stealing bitcoins from sheep marketplace . not too long ago , two men from florida were\nsheep marketplace closed down over the weekend after someone got away with 96 , 000 bitcoins - and angry users are chasing him around the internet .\nthe sheep marketplace , like the silk road , was accessible via the tor network and let people buy drugs and other illegal items through its pages .\n, but thought he could do branwen one better : he would provide evidence that sheep marketplace was created by tom\u00e1\u0161 ji\u0159ikovsk\u00fd , an accused bitcoin scammer .\nsheep marketplace , one of the two most prominent silk road competitors , went down on saturday . a message briefly posted on the site on saturday claimed that one of sheep marketplace ' s vendors exploited a security flaw and stole 5 , 400 btc ( $ 6 million at its current value ) .\nsheep marketplace has 14 categories of goods that users can browse . one of their biggest categories is drugs , which has upwards of 850 products available , like\nsheep marketplace , one of the leading anonymous websites , after silk road \u2019s closure by u . s . prosecutors , allegedly selling drugs , has gone . . .\non the sheep marketplace subreddit , acknowledging that he / she was now convinced the sheep was a scam . the new theory : a couple of vendors had slashed drug prices like infomercial salesmen right around the time the site started experiencing technical difficulties .\nusers of online underground bazaar sheep marketplace are trying to figure out who got away with $ 5 million , $ 40 million , or even $ 100 million worth of bitcoins from the site \u2014 and whether it might be the owners themselves . yesterday , reddit user crazeefruito posted a message from the front page of sheep marketplace , which appeared to have been shut down .\nanother drug marketplace bit the dust over the weekend and another massive bitcoin heist shook the deep web .\nthis week the accused thieves from the infamous sheep marketplace have been indicted by prosecutors from the czech republic . the charged suspect thomas ji\u0159ikovsk\u00fd may face up to 18 years for firearms charges , theft , and drug trafficking . the sheep marketplace was a popular darknet market much like the silk road but only lasted a few months due to the operators ceasing operations in an alleged exit scam .\nprobly not a good time for sheep to answer that question . you know , just in case\nhowever , according to reports from vendors the countdown timer was acting funny and wasn\u2019t moving at an appropriate speed . the same case was with buyers as well who had deposited btc in their sheep marketplace accounts .\nunfortunately sheep marketplace has been disbanded . the creator of the site has taken all of the bitcoins stored in the account wallets . feel free to discuss anything related to the fallout , including vendor contact information .\nsheepmarketscam , and the site ' s forum is that the black market ' s creators were the thieves . sheep marketplace , for its part , isn\u2019t doing much to help its cause or assuage its users .\nif we didn ' t talk on here , you ' d still be moving funds into sheep .\nwhen a black market calls itself\nsheep ,\nit ' s no surprise when someone gets fleeced . but the effects of a purported theft of thousands of bitcoins from the drug - selling site sheep marketplace have rippled across the dark web , and may lead to the shutdown of its biggest drug - selling site .\nin march , sheep marketplace came on the scene ; its operators say they\u2019ve signed up 5 , 000 members . the latest newcomer is buyitnow which , according to ormsby , is still a startup with just 10 listings .\nbitcoin ' s\nblockchain\nledger keeps track of every single transaction , so anyone can see what happens to the money . and the transactions are so large it ' s obvious that they involve sheep marketplace money .\nconsidering the fbi puppeteered anonymous informant sabu , convincing jeremy hammond to dump the stratfor data onto the bureau\u2019s servers , would it be very surprising if the feds commandeered sheep marketplace ? it ' s possible that , with information on ji\u0159ikovsk\u00fd , perhaps the fbi was able to track the sheep\u2019s bitcoin transactions , and nab careless vendors .\nsome people in the bitcoin space may remember the sheep marketplace . this darknet forum started gaining a lot of momentum after silk road was shut down . unfortunately , sheep was shut down in march 2015 , and its founder was arrested at the same time . apparently , he also stole bitcoins worth several million belonging to platform users .\nin the message posted to the site ' s opening page , the sheep marketplace ' s operator said it had shut down following the theft on 21 november of 5 , 400 bitcoins - \u00a33 . 3m at current exchange rates .\nbranwen then criticized sheep marketplace\u2019s official explanation for the clearnet mirror site , which was that \u201cfans\u201d had set up the fully - functioning mirror on cloned software many months before the deep web site started attracting the silk road exodus hordes .\nsheep marketplace was smaller than silk road , and he had it running quite well . sr page changes used to time out 3 times out of 4 . but the fbi only got a single - day 29 , 000 bitcoin snapshot .\nbitcoin fog was embroiled in a tor marketplace theft incident in 2013 - a user exploited a vulnerability in the anonymous marketplace called sheep marketplace and used this to steal bitcoins worth an estimated $ 6 million . as it transpired , the user tried to launder their bitcoins using the bitcoin fog service and distribute them elsewhere to avoid persecution . a similar incident occurred again in 2015 when around 7000 bitcoins were stole from a chinese digital currency exchange , and the coins were traced back to bitcoin fog .\nhe has 1 % of the world ' s bitcoin . he likes neat whole numbers . when tiny fractions suddenly appear , its obvious he ' s tumbling them . nearly all the pants in the washing machine are his , so sheep swag mixes with sheep swag , and comes out looking like . . . er , sheep swag .\ndetails of the incident are still unclear . angry former users of the drug bazaar are pointing fingers in all directions , mainly on reddit , and mounting a cyber - manhunt operation to track down the robbers . many believe the heist was a scam , and the no . 1 suspect among redditors is the sheep marketplace administrator , a czech citizen named tom\u00e1\u0161 ji\u0159ikovsk\u00fd . rumors of suspicious behavior from sheep marketplace ' s administrators began in late november , as documented on the website urltoken .\nthe mysterious shutdown of sheep marketplace , which relies on vendor fees for funds , follows a tumultuous few weeks for the site and its vendors . beginning november 20 , or in the days following , large volume sheep vendors found that they were unable to withdraw their bitcoins . these vendors and other sheep users took their complaints to the site\u2019s forum and reddit . sheep admins addressed these complaints by assuring users that the site was experiencing technical problems related to the update of an automatic tumbler used to disguise transactions . ( the site\u2019s timeline of erratic behavior was arranged semi - coherently by the person or people behind urltoken , a site that is compiling the updates of multiple reddit and sheep forum threads . )\nafter silk road , another underground online marketplace ' utopia ' has been seized by dutch national police , where users coul . . .\n. . . he has 1 % of the world ' s bitcoin . he likes neat whole numbers . when tiny fractions suddenly appear , its obvious he ' s tumbling them . nearly all the pants in the washing machine are his , so sheep swag mixes with sheep swag , and comes out looking like . . . er , sheep swag .\nthe closure of sheep has had repercussions elsewhere on the\ndark net\n. a site called black market reloaded stopped letting new users register on 1 december saying it could not handle the influx of users caused by the closure of sheep .\ndoes this definitively prove ji\u0159ikovsk\u00fd\u2019s involvement in sheep marketplace , let alone the bitcoin theft ? the information gleaned by branwen\u2019s source seems pretty damning . the evidence could lead to vigilante justice by scorned buyers and sellers , by hackers , and by law enforcement . if bitcoin is to be made palatable for the masses , especially in the wake of the recent effusive praise on capitol hill , those invested in the cryptocurrency ' s future will want to bring the sheep marketplace thieves down , and prevent similar scams from happening again .\n\u201cthis vendor found [ a ] bug in the system and stole 5 , 400 btc\u2014your money , our provisions , all was stolen , \u201d the sheep marketplace ' s message read . \u201cwe were trying to resolve this problem , but we were not successful . \u201d\n, is the hallmark of a virtual drug market scam . while all of this might smell like a smoking gun , determining if ebook101 was a rogue vendor or a dummy account behind a larger sheep marketplace scam could prove difficult given the anonymity of virtual black markets .\nthomas ji\u0159ikovsk\u00fd from the infamous sheep marketplace has been indicted by prosecutors from the czech republic early this week . he has been charged with drug trafficking , theft , and firearms charges . according to the law , the suspect may face up to 18 years in jail .\nthe stakes are high : it ' s not simply that there is a large amount of stolen cash at stake . because sheep marketplace was a haven for criminals who do business , it ' s likely that some of the victims in this theft want the perpetrator dead .\nbitcoin doesn\u2019t fail to make it to the headlines every single day \u2013 either because of the exchange rate or some kind of hack \u2013 and today it is because of a sheep marketplace scam wherein scammers siphoning off over 39 , 000 bitcoins worth $ 40 million from its users .\nyesterday , sheep marketplace , an anonymous digital narcotics bazaar that grew popular after the shutdown of the silk road , announced that it had been robbed of 5 , 400 bitcoins\u2014the equivalent of $ 6 million at current exchange rates\u2014and then promptly shut itself down . this came just days after\nevolution - - the largest deep web drugs marketplace , disappeared suddenly overnight from the internet . but unlike silk road , there is n . . .\nsheep is dead , as is this subreddit . for vendor information and latest market news , please check out / r / darknetmarkets .\nbefore the incidence , the sheep marketplace issued warnings to vendors and buyers that they could not make a withdrawal . at that same time , the website moderators were offering bulk drug purchases to those who could pay first . they did this instead of keeping the money in an escrow account .\nthe 2013 theft led to the shuttering of sheep marketplace , which had sprung up in response to the closing of silk road , the first online drug marketplace to use bitcoin . at the time , news articles and reddit claimed the amount stolen was $ 100 million or $ 220 million and reddit vigilantes watched transactions out of an address they were convinced was associated with the theft , until they realized it was instead owned by a bitcoin exchange .\naccording to the information we have been able to gather so far [ through 1 , 2 , 3 ] , sheep marketplace system started acting a little funny wherein it stopped sellers from withdrawing their bitcoins . some vendors had amassed hundreds of bitcoins by selling goods through tens of thousands of transactions .\nin early december , sheep marketplace , a site which used bitcoin and the anonymising browser tor to enable online sales of illicit goods , shut down . the site ' s administrator reported that a dealer had found a bug in the system which had been exploited to steal 5 , 400 bitcoins .\n\u201cwe are sorry to say , but we were robbed on november 21 , 2013 , by vendor ebook101 , \u201d explained the sheep marketplace at the time . this vendor found bug [ sic ] in our system and stole 5400 btc \u2013 your money , our provisions , all was stolen . \u201d\nbeing stolen by the operator of sheep were found to have accidentally tracked btc - e internal wallet movements , thus discrediting this alternative explanation .\nmany former dealers and customers who used the sheep marketplace took to social news site reddit to complain about the shutdown . many wondered why the site was left to run for a week after the theft was spotted . none of those posting reported that their bitcoins had been sent to their emergency address .\nmackert opened his coinbase account on december 30 , 2013 , and then deposited 7 . 72 bitcoins into the account the next day . one special agent noted that 24 transactions earlier , those bitcoins had originated in one of the 14 wallets suspected in the sheep marketplace theft , receiving 200 bitcoins at that time .\nwhile some hope to track down the people behind the theft , others wonder if the site ' s owners are starting a new scam . urltoken writes that sheep marketplace started linking a service called tormarket , which the author suspects is run by the same people . tormarket , however , has disavowed the site and asked its administrators to take down the link .\nthis is the worst pr we can get right now ,\nits home page reads . for users who moved to sheep marketplace from silk road after its shutdown by law enforcement , this means another major bitcoin black market is gone , along with their money .\nit said the theft was carried out by a vendor on sheep who exploited a bug in the site ' s software to steal the virtual cash .\nthe forfeiture agreement states that after the november heist , sheep marketplace notified users , \u201cwe are sorry to say , but we were robbed on november 21 , 2013 by vendor ebook101 . this vendor found bug [ sic ] in our system and stole 5400 btc - your money , our provisions , all was stolen . \u201d\nthe sheep marketplace is compared to the old infamous silk road market . due to the operators ceasing operations in an alleged exit scam , the darknet market only lasted for a few months before shutting down . the co - administrator of the silk road also faces a prison sentence , but for much more darknet successful reasons .\nthe actual theft is believed to be much higher than 5 , 400 bitcoins . according to reporters , some have pointed to addresses with transactions which sum up a little over 39 bitcoin . the amount in the sheep marketplace before it was shut down is believed to be an indication that the site owner absconded with the funds .\nwhich raises a third interesting scenario that could explain the sheep marketplace mayhem . as the mysterious hacker who doxed ji\u0159ikovsk\u00fd told branwen , he passed the information to the fbi on november 2 . that means the fbi had an 18 - day head start on its investigation ( assuming it undertook one ) before the site started experiencing problems . that would be more than enough time for the fbi to reverse - engineer the sheep creator\u2019s identity , as they had done with silk road\u2019s ulbricht .\nbut users smelled a rat : they reckoned sheep had probably been holding far more than that amount , and had returned none of the excess to users .\nas explained by the sheep marketplace at the time : \u201cwe are sorry to say , but we were robbed on november 21 , 2013 , by vendor ebook101 . \u201d they added that \u201cthis vendor found bug [ sic ] in our system and stole 5 , 400 btc \u2013 your money , our provisions , all was stolen . \u201d\nwriting on the marketplace ' s homepage , the administrators claimed that one of its vendors , ebook101 , had exploited a bug in the system that allowed them to pilfer the bitcoins .\nthe u . s . government has seized $ 4 . 5 million from two florida men who allegedly stole 5 , 400 bitcoins from illegal online drug sales site sheep marketplace in late 2013 , shortly before the price of bitcoin hit its peak of around $ 1 , 200 , according to forfeiture documents filed last week in jacksonville , florida .\ni ' ve got a fair amount of experience getting bitcoin out of sheep and turning it into cash , as have all the other vendors contributing to this .\n\u201cthe reason is probably that one vendor did use bug in marketplace and did steal 5500btc from sheep pocket . then the problems with withdrawals happened , there were no tumbler , we were all fooled : / we , the mods realized all facts just right now , we do hope that some of you can save btc after reading this\u201d , noted the moderator .\nthe drama began in late november when the operators of sheep marketplace \u2014 which had risen to prominance after the fbi took down silk road , the previous large , anonymous hub for drug dealers \u2014 announced they were closing down because the site was hacked . the hacker fooled users into thinking their online bitcoin wallets were full when in fact they had been looted .\nall this started around november 20 when vendors started posting their suspicion on the site\u2019s forum as well as on reddit . they claimed that the withdrawal system wasn\u2019t working and were not able to withdraw their earnings for straight 10 days . the admins of sheep marketplace implemented withdrawal countdown timer with a minimum of 1btc limit on day 9 of the withdrawal system being down .\nat one point , at least , the internet detectives were on the right track . sheep marketplace really did shut down , and bitcoins were stolen . but rather than play a shell game to try and keep the money hidden , the thief appears to have done what any normal person would have : traded the digital currency for real money at the earliest opportunity .\nin march of 2015 , thomas ji\u0159ikovsk\u00fd was arrested in the czech republic for allegedly stealing millions of dollars in bitcoin from the darknet market , sheep marketplace , which was located on the deep web in 2013 . the market is notorious for shutting down after a few months of operations due to a so - called vendor who stole $ 6 million worth of bitcoins .\nthe sheep marketplace was considered one of the biggest exit scams in the history of darknet markets as the operators were accused of stealing 40 , 000 bitcoins from customers . users had complained of suspended withdrawals one week prior to the $ 6 million dollar vendor theft incident and the website shut down for good immediately after the announcement , along with all the existing customer funds .\nwhen it comes to sheep marketplace , the crowd is still working through the information . they think they ' ve found the former moderator of the site , who has given an interview to the czech republic ' s biggest newspaper in an attempt to clear his name , and behind the scenes some users are trying to see if there are any other loose ends in the block chain .\naccording to reports , thomas ji\u0159ikovsk\u00fd was arrested in march 2015 in the czech republic . he faces accusations of stealing millions of dollars in bitcoin from the sheep marketplace . the darknet market was located on the deep web in 2013 . a regional report released confirms that ji\u0159ikovsk\u00fd and his wife eve have been going through the trial process quickly . they are therefore expected to be sentenced in the near future .\nthey know sheep is closing and so they are reducing all prices , introducing new products , and making everyone [ finalize transactions early ] to try and take as much as they can ,\nwrote the author . and the actual theft is thought to be much higher than 5 , 400 bitcoins . as noted by tapscape , andy greenberg of forbes , and others , some people have pointed to an address with transactions totaling a little over 39 bitcoins , supposedly the amount in sheep marketplace before it shut down , as an indication that the site ' s owners had absconded with the funds .\nby november 27 , sheep marketplace claimed 90 percent of users were now able to withdraw bitcoins . this turned out not to be the case . two days later , admins announced that users would be able to withdraw 1 btc , but only after a 22 - hour countdown clock had expired . according to updates on sheepmarketscam , the clock appeared to be operating according to some wacky kind of einsteinian relativity . adding insult to injury , many vendors were unable to withdraw bitcoins after the 22 hours had elapsed . with bitcoin\u2019s valuation skyrocketing following a positive reception in congress two weeks ago , this behavior looked suspicious to sheep users and observers .\nby november 30 , sheep marketplace , feeling the heat of scam accusations , took their forum offline and posted the following message :\nwe are enabling a spam filter for the forums , as the number of posts had got out of control . we will be enabling the forum once this is in place . please try to stay calm . this is a temporary measure , and we will keep everybody updated when we have further information\n.\nyeah , thenodman started another thread when he found the trapdoor in sheep , and i wrote one called\nok . this is how we are going to catch him\n, which we were using too .\n\u2018i am a large vendor on sheep marketplace , or i was until recently . i sold hard drugs in reasonably large quantities . i have around $ 90k locked up in the site . i owe some money to some very nasty people , \u2018i have until monday evening . they have already threatened me with death . i have no doubt that they have killed before . . . i am 26 and i don ' t want to die . \u2019\nthen came the shocker when one of the moderators replied to vendors\u2019 concerns . according to ctrlaltweed , who is listed as a seller as well , revealed that users should leave the marketplace asap as admins that run away with all the money .\nsheep marketplace gained prominence in the deep web after the downfall of silk road . however , unlike the latter , it wasn\u2019t taken down by law enforcement , but by the owner himself who decided to run away with customers\u2019 money . a detailed investigation into the incident is said to have revealed huge deposits into the bank accounts of tom\u00e1\u0161 ji\u0159ikovsk\u00fd\u2019s family members . these deposits combined with his recent expenses worth over $ 800000 led to the identification and subsequent arrest .\nbalances being gone . most people suspected the owner of running off with the funds , and it turns out they were correct . south moravian police officials , who are investigating this darknet marketplace , were notified of one individual receiving suspicious bitcoin transactions .\nthis is the biggest heist of all time . is it in the newspapers ? no thenodmanout made the hardest spot - the escape route wallet from sheep . i assume he normally drives round in a van solving mysteries .\nadmins of the sheep marketplace then claimed ( the chronology here is fuzzy ) that they didn\u2019t want to flood the bitcoin network with small transactions , another curious move given bitcoin\u2019s booming business . the vendors who were able to withdraw , according to sheepmarketscam , had less than 1 btc in their accounts to begin with . the implication here being that many vendors with larger vaults of bitcoins were unable to withdraw , leaving the alleged scammers free to cherry pick the most fruitful accounts .\nnow , the sheep marketplace is considered as one of the biggest exit scams in the darknet market history . this is attributed to the fact that the operators were accused of stealing 40 , 000 bitcoin from their customers . there had been complaining from users over one week suspended withdrawals . these complaints are prior to the $ 6 , 000 , 000 vendor theft incident . the website shut down for good immediately after the announcement was made along with the existing fund of the customers .\nformer customers of sheep banded together , and discovered a bitcoin wallet holding 96 , 000 bitcoins which seemed to be linked to the thefts . at the exchange rate at the time , that was worth a little over $ 100m .\na reporter who followed the case wrote that \u201cthey know sheep is closing and so they are reducing all prices , introducing new products , and making everyone [ finalize transactions early ] to try and take as much as they can . \u201d\nfirst , some background : i have never been to the sheep market website . i do not have an account there , i don ' t even know the url . i heard about it after the scam when it hit the news .\nsheep marketplace , an anonymous online narcotics bazaar that received an influx of users after the shutdown of the popular drug - selling site silk road in october , went permanently offline over the weekend , claiming that it had been robbed of $ 6 million in bitcoins by one of its sellers who found a security vulnerability in the site . and black market reloaded , the leading online black market after silk road , has responded by announcing a plan to go offline - - perhaps only temporarily - - and has already cut off registrations to new users .\nhere is the wallet that i ' ve been chasing him with . note the balance . he still hasn ' t given me my bitcoin ! he ' s some kind of sucker for punishment . its cost him millions and uncovered the albion marketplace booty . the most expensive bitcoin in history .\nsheep ' s administrators wrote on the site ' s homepage that it had experienced a theft of 5 , 400 bitcoins by one of its dealers known as ebook101 , close to $ 6 million at the cryptocurrency ' s current exchange rate .\nthis vendor found bug in system and stole 5400 btc - your money , our provisions , all was stolen ,\nreads the message on sheep ' s homepage , which includes records of the stolen funds .\nwe were trying to resolve this problem , but we were not successful .\nsheep ' s owners have used that theft to justify closing the market without returning the bitcoins stored in the market by users , despite claiming that they would redistribute those coins to users '\nemergency addresses .\nsheep users and other bitcoin followers on reddit say that the administrators began blocking withdrawals of bitcoins from the site more than a week ago , and may have absconded with as much as $ 44 million from the site ' s users , pointing to a movement of 39 , 900 bitcoins visible in the public record of bitcoin transactions known as the blockchain .\nhe ' s still stealing now . i ' ve been making fresh sheep pocket addresses and sending fractions of bitcoin in to see where they come back out onto the blockchain . he should have just pulled the plug rather than breaking the transaction fee payment and all that clever shit .\n( when you or i tumble a few bitcoin , it does a better job because it takes somebody else ' s 2 bitcoins from last week and sends them through as ours . but sheep has too many to do that ) . listen to blockchain classics while you follow the money . urltoken\naccording to regional reports , ji\u0159ikovsk\u00fd and his wife eve who was allegedly sheep\u2019s programmer have been going through the motions of trial and will likely be sentenced in the near future . \u201che faces 10 to 18 years in prison , \u201d said hynek olma , a spokesman for the regional prosecutor\u2019s office .\nafter the abrupt closings of both sites , others launched in the wake of silk road ' s shutdown in october will stand as the leading websites for buying drugs and other illegal goods online : silk road 2 . 0 , which was launched less than a month ago , and the lesser - known pandora marketplace , deep bay and budster .\nsheep marketplace and black market reloaded are only the latest to succumb to a widening crisis in the dark web drug industry . in late september , a fast - growing competitor market known as atlantis went suddenly offline , citing\nsecurity\nreasons . a week later , the silk road was seized by federal agencies and its alleged owner ross ulbricht arrested in a san francisco library . in late october the fbi seized 144 , 000 bitcoins allegedly belonging to ulbricht - - more than $ 150 million at current exchange rates . then the administrator of a third market known as project black flag closed the site , openly admitting that he had panicked and stolen users ' bitcoins .\nassuming the sheep was behind the scam , it would seem that deep web and bitcoin anonymity might have guaranteed a perfect digital heist . but , the site ' s founders may have left virtual cookie crumbs leading back to their identity . as silk road ' s dread pirate roberts so perfectly illustrated in his downfall ,\nwriting on forbes , tech reporter andy greenberg said the closure of sheep was only the latest event in a\nwidening crisis\nthat was hitting drug sellers operating via the dark net . he cited the example of two other sites , atlantis and project black flag that had shut down following the fbi seizure of the silk road .\nmaking money in digital back alleys isn ' t hard , if you know what you ' re doing . among the many revelations to emerge from the silk road ' s implosion was that ulbricht made a great deal of money on bitcoin transaction fees\u2014millions , in fact . this model of direct user fees helps to eliminate users ' fear that any particular marketplace is running a scam .\n1 of those ninety six fucking thousand stolen bitcoins that i just chased after for 20 hours belongs to me , and the big sheep should have just given it to me when i asked him for it . i sold my car for it , thats why i ' m so fast . i have to walk everywhere , and i want it back .\npoachers make the best gamekeepers\n, and customers only really put bitcoin in to sheep . they ' ve . . . er , we ' ve never had to get it out and turn it to cash like the sheep rustler , you cant just put it in the bank or buy a loaf of bread with it . i imagine ( cough ) . this is just a nod of recognition to all you guys who are anticipating what this guy is about to do next . lets retain our anonymity , aaaiit ? you know what i ' m talking about . you won ' t be getting any community awards for this , and if you did , you won ' t turn up to collect it .\nurltoken i posted this issue on r / bitcoin that night . we thought it was then transferred to a btc - e cold wallet when i posted about this a few days ago . . . but surprise surprise , it was actually posted to the sheep market scammer ' s . he just hadn ' t been caught yet . look who it was actually transferred to :\nif bitcoinfog is in on it , then all they must do is to tumble their coins of theft once or twice more and close bitcoinfog and make several millions of cleanly laundered dollars . or even continue to operate the fog as a quasi - legitimate business to avoid arousing the suspicion that closing the fog would bring upon them . thieves would never even have to withdraw the illgotten gains from sheep to become rich in the utmost sense\nunder this theory , if ctrlaltweed and premiumgoods could convince buyers to purchase both existing and new drugs at deep discount , they could flood their accounts with bitcoins . that would leave the site ' s creators or hackers\u2014either of which theoretically could have created the above vendors as dummy accounts\u2014free to potentially run with the money . ( it\u2019s worth noting that ctrlaltweed was a well - known and respected silk road vendor before jumping ship to the sheep . )\none day later , sheep users , working off of numbers from the bitcoin monitoring site blockchain , posted on reddit that 39 , 918 btc ( $ 40 million ) simply disappeared into the digital ether\u2014making ebook101\u2019s alleged 5 , 400 ( $ 6 million ) heist look like chump change . this mysterious exodus of 39 , 918 btc seems to have occurred only after administrators blocked users from withdrawing their bitcoins from the site . this move , according to a\ni ' m not sure fog would ' ve worked anyway . the other name for a tumbler is a mix , as in , your coins get mixed with other people ' s coins . . . but who on earth would be handing fog 96k btc which could be mixed with sheep ' s 96k ? if you want to delink yourself from the original batch of 96k , you need to pull 96k from somewhere else ! easier said than done .\nthis vendor is believed to be someone named ebook101 . an official statement from marketplace reads , \u201cwe are sorry to say , but we were robbed on saturday 11 / 21 / 2013 by vendor ebook101 . this vendor found bug in system and stole 5400 btc \u2013 your money , our provisions , all was stolen . we were trying to resolve this problem , but we were not successful . we are sorry for your problems and inconvenience , all of current btc will be ditributed to users , who have filled correct btc emergency adress . \u201d\ni had a sheep withdrawal with no transactions next to it for 3 whole days , to try to balance his books . so i ' ve had a good fortnight to wait for my car to be stolen . when he said i can only drive it in 25 hours , once a day , if the tank is full , we all knew this was bullshit , right ? send me my public and private wallet keys in an email if your wallets only work one - way .\n, claiming czech vendors were also involved in the site ' s administration ; namely , ctrlaltweed and premiumgoods , who are apparently friends . \u201cthese 2 vendors have dropped their prices like crazy on all products , \u201d added throwme1121 . \u201cin addition , they have added new products like cocaine and mdma that they have never stocked before , and they are using stock images not their own . and you guessed it\u2014fe [ ' finalize your transactions early ' ] on everything because of sheep withdrawal issues . \u201d\nblack market reloaded is probably silk road ' s biggest competitor , with 8 , 551 public listings . its operators claim to have booked $ 400 , 000 in revenue last month . black market reloaded took off in august of 2012 , after silk road stopped selling guns and shut down its offshoot , the armory . since then , black market reloaded has become the go - to market for people with\nno moral restrictions at all .\nthe fast - growing russian anonymous marketplace , or ramp , is another serious contender for market share in the burgeoning digital underground .\ni was still sending fractions of bitcoin into sheep , looking for the puncture , and saw that thenodman had already sussed it . i clicked the link to the wallet and stood open - mouthed to see a planet - sized spaceship hovering above europe . we were both pretty knackered i think , but every door led to another door , rooms full of bitcoins stacked from floor to ceiling . i was ready to call it a day , but the spaceship started to dissappear into a fog before my eyes !\ndefcon , an administrator at underground marketplace silk road 2 ( not to be confused with silk road ) , noticed that funds held for the escrow service were stolen in february 2014 . \u0093transaction malleability\u0094 , an issue with the bitcoin protocol at the time that also affected some other services , was blamed for the theft . [ 87 ] others note that transaction malleability is unlikely to result in coins being stolen and belive the silk road 2 incident to be an inside job . several months after the incident , it was reported that silk road 2 is paying users back with funds earned from commissions [ 89 ]\nin this anonymous free - market matrix , there is no legal recourse for the scammed . every user is anonymous and making transactions in anonymous currency . that makes it harder for law enforcement to bring their digital surveillance tools to bear on the drug war , but it also makes it harder to establish human trust on the deep web . amidst the meteoric rise of bitcoin , and the promise of the security and anonymity that comes with cryptographic currencies , the people of virtual black markets\u2014especially ones named\nsheep\n\u2014have forgotten the age - old maxim that a fool and his money are soon parted .\nsheep is down we are sorry to say , but we were robbed on saturday 11 / 21 / 2013 by vendor ebook101 . this vendor found bug in system and stole 5400 btc - your money , our provisions , all was stolen . we were trying to resolve this problem , but we were not successful . we are sorry for your problems and inconvenience , all of current btc will be ditributed to users , who have filled correct btc emergency adress [ sic ] . i would like to thank to all sheepmarketplace moderators by this , who were helping with this problem . i am very sorry for this situation . thank you all .\nyou can see my wallet ! its the first one to send 0 . 00666 - starting\n1ahyn\n. my phone buzzes when it receives bitcoin , and i need sleep . you can all look in it , and see that i ' ve been chasing down a \u00a3150m thief with 0 . 7 bitcoins , because he took my bitcoin ! the whole of my day is there - firing airgun pellets into new sheep wallets , lots of 666 ' s , my 0 . 5 btc deposit to climb into the tumbler with thousands of stolen bitcoins , then it coming back to the same wallet in chunks after being tumbled . its now more tainted than before it went in !\ntumblers are worth it , but you have to trust them because your bitcoins might not tinkle out of the other side . i don ' t trust bitcoin fog because they didn ' t answer my legitimate questions . if i find that the sheep swag was tumbling when it was supposedly broken on nov 26th , i am personally going to put them out of business . and they said\nno fees for the rest of the year\n, but i didn ' t get all of my 0 . 500 btc back . some of it was chipped away as soon as it arrived at the deposit address . obviously , a % of 96 , 000 bitcoins - twice - isn ' t enough christmas spending money for them . and not answering support tickets is rude . i can ' t abide ill manners .\nthe forbes e - book on bitcoin secret money : living on bitcoin in the real world , by forbes staff writer kashmir hill , can be bought in bitcoin or legal tender .\nblack market reloaded , the current largest anonymous market for contraband online with nearly 7 , 000 product listings , responded saturday with a message on its forum for users saying that black market reloaded wouldn ' t be able to handle the influx of new customers and sellers , arguing that the tor anonymity software that hides the identity of the site ' s users and owners isn ' t designed for such a large user base . on sunday he followed up by blocking new registrations , closing inactive accounts and notifying users that the site would go offline in around two days .\nthis puts bmr in the edge of the blade , tor can ' t support any site to be too big ,\nwrote the bmr administrator who calls himself backopy .\n[ black market reloaded ] can ' t hold another wave of refugees . . . . without competition the wisest thing to do is to shut down the market , doing it in a timely and orderly manner .\nwhether that shutdown will be permanent still isn ' t clear . one administrator on the site ' s forums writes that it ' s merely working on a new version of the site and is taking the current site offline to focus on building it , with plans to launch in early 2014 .\nwe will be back up . but to speed up we need to close shop ,\nwrites the administrator named lecontog .\ndon ' t worry , we don ' t rip [ off ] anyone and will be back stronger than ever .\nbackopy himself wrote on the forums that he wouldn ' t yet comment on the timing of the site ' s reopening .\nthere are those who claim that this blockchain refers to the scammed bitcoin , while there are others who claim that the this blockchain refers to the actual amount .\nravi is the editor of techienews . he is a technology enthusiast with keen interest in information security . ravi has over 6 years of experience and has been actively involved in editorial groups of many us and uk based news portals .\nafter announcing pok\u00e9mon sun and moon at e3 2016 , nintendo has revealed more details about it . shigeru ohmori and junichi masuda , the director and producer . . .\nthe european union proposed today that they want to cut the wholesale roaming rates which telecom operators pay to each other when their customers . . .\ntype 2 diabetes , usually seen in adults , has started affecting a large number of children in the uk .\nscientists have discovered an 8cm space rock that is chemically different from any of the 50 , 000 kinds of meteorites that have been held in collections by researchers .\nios 10 was revealed grandly at wwdc 2016 ( worldwide developers conference ) , which is the company\u2019s annual event . though the software update is slated to . . .\ni just chased him through a bitcoin tumbler , and when he came out with 96 , 000 btc , i was waiting for him . . . : sheepmarketplace\npress j to jump to the feed . press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts\ni just chased him through a bitcoin tumbler , and when he came out with 96 , 000 btc , i was waiting for him . . .\ni ' ve been a very busy boy . all day , we ' ve been chasing the scoundrel with our stolen bitcoins through the blockchain . around lunchtime ( uk ) , i was chasing him across the roof of a moving train , ( metaphorically ) . i was less than 20 minutes , or 2 blockchain confirmations , behind\ntomas\n.\nhe was desperately creating new wallet addresses and moving his 49 retirement wallets through them , but having to wait for 3 or 4 confirmations each time before moving them again . each time i caught up , i\n666\ned him - sent 0 . 00666 bitcoins to mess up his lovely round numbers like 4 , 000 . then , all of a sudden , decimal places started appearing , and fractions of bitcoins were jumping from wallet to wallet like grasshoppers on a hotplate without stopping for confirmations .\nhe was tumbling our stolen bitcoins a second time , and a tumbler is unbeatable . . . .\nunless you guess which one it is , nearly all the coins belong to the person you ' re tracking , jump in with him , and get jumbled up through the same wallets using the same algorithm . i was hopping from foot to foot shouting\ncome on !\nat my laptop , waiting an age for 6 blockchain confirmations to get 0 . 5 btc into\nbitcoin fog\n. my half a bitcoin got sliced and diced through loads of wallets and i followed the biggest chunk with urltoken - along with 96 , 000 stolen ones !\ni chose the shortest tumbling time - 6 hours - and my half a coin plinked back onto my android phone in dribs and drabs , sparkly and new .\ni think he ' s asleep now in the czech republic . when he awakes , he will see my\n666\nnext to his 96 , 000 stolen , freshly - laundered bitcoins . along with lots of insults attached to fragments of bitcoins that i hope you are about to send here : -\nnow i ' ve got to sleep . i ' ve just chased a thief through a washing machine for you\n* * * * edit 04 / 12 / 2013 the cash has moved continually for days , and i ' ve been chasing it , pulling my trousers down , and depositing 0 . 000666 into each cash pile above about a million dollars i ' ve found , any empty accounts that i think were important hubs , and a couple of 10 bitcoin\nspending money\nwallets he uses .\nclick the filter to select payments , then you only see my red arrows . follow the ones that end in 666 . you will find yourself standing in a cavernous wallet next to millions of dollars , with doors leading to others . * * * * 17 : 20gmt , weds 4th dec . he ' s siphoning it all through here : - urltoken\nits the input trough of a tumbler . if you follow the largest chunk , you catch up to\nzero confirmations\neventually , but its not him . its a mincer / washing machine . if you do it at night , there is a recombined cash pot at the end of the rainbow . or you can follow a chunk until it starts to get smaller quickly . then do\ntaint analysis\nand select\nreverse taint\n. you are halfway through the tumbler , and\nreverse taint\ncan see the output pots where the money has stopped moving ."]}
{"id": 55442, "summary": [{"text": "bogatyr komir ( russian \u0431\u043e\u0433\u0430\u0442\u044b\u0440\u044c \u043a\u043e\u043c\u0438\u0440 ; kazakh \u0431\u043e\u0433\u0430\u0442\u044b\u0440\u044c \u043a\u04e9\u043c\u0456\u0440 ; english bogatyr coal ) is the largest coal mining group in kazakhstan .", "topic": 12}, {"text": "with a production of 42 million tonnes of coal in 2008 , it had a share of circa 40 % of the country 's coal output ( totalling 105 million tons in 2008 ) .", "topic": 25}, {"text": "the company mines the \" bogatyr mine \" near the city of ekibastuz in pavlodar province of kazakhstan .", "topic": 7}, {"text": "with an output of 56.8 million tonnes of coal in 1985 , the bogatyr mine entered the guinness book of world records for being the world 's largest single coal mine .", "topic": 25}, {"text": "since then this level of production was not sustained , and in 2007 the production of the mine was 40 million tons of coal .", "topic": 13}, {"text": "together with the neighbouring severnyi mine , the oldest mine in the ekibastuz coal basin , they hold reserves estimated at 4.5 billion ton of coal , which at the current production rate give them a residual lifetime of over 100 years . ", "topic": 13}], "title": "bogatyr access komir", "paragraphs": ["in march 2009 , \u201cbogatyr access komir\u201d was renamed to\nbogatyr coal\nllp .\nthe annual allocations for environmental actions by bogatyr access komir total 120 - 150 million tenge .\nrail transportation of coal by bogatyr access komir accounts for more than 20 % of gross rail traffic in kazakhstan .\nthe history of bogatyr access komir began in september 1996 , when access industries won in the government bids for privatisation of the bogatyr and stepnoy coal opencast mines ( 70 % ) .\nsolving these and other problems will allow bogatyr access komir to enhance its competitiveness and to secure a sustained demand for coal .\nall of these provide a high competitive edge and a stable market for the power - generating coal produced by bogatyr access komir .\nregular financial aid to its employees by bogatyr access komir includes loans for children\u2019s education and buying flats / houses or other expensive items .\nthe history of bogatyr access komir can be traced back to september 1996 , when access industries inc . privatized the property of the bogatyr and stepnoy ( 70 % ) open - cast coal mines through an open tender held under a government order . three years later , the severny open - cast coal mine was transferred into trust management by the company as a result of negotiations between bogatyr access komir and russia\u2019s rao ues .\nkazakhstan\u2019s largest coal producer , bogatyr access komir , which accounts for roughly 35 percent of kazakhstan\u2019s coal output , is a subsidiary of access industries incorporated ( u . s . a . ) . bogatyr access komir develops northern kazakhstan\u2019s bogatyr and severny coal fields and is kazakhstan\u2019s largest exporter to russia . russian firms are also stake holders in kazakhstan coal industry and roughly 16 mmst are transited annually from kazakhstan northward via rail to power plants in southern russia .\naccording to shareholders\u2019 agreement , from 2009\nbogatyr access komir\nwas transferred to the management of the joint venture of kazakhstani\nsamruk - energy\njsc and russian rusal .\nbogatyr access komir is looking to the future with confidence and planning its strategy in the hope that its activities represent a sound contribution to the progress and welfare of independent kazakhstan .\ntoday , bogatyr access komir is a successful coal producer . since its inception , the company has produced 164 million tonnes of coal , and its stripping operations totalled 118 million cubic metres .\nin march of 2009 bogatyr access komyr , llp was renamed into bogatyr coal , llp . viktor konstantinovich shchukin was appointed to the position of general director of bogatyr coal llp .\nbogatyr access komir adheres strictly to kazakh environmental laws . atmospheric emission and external dumping of overburden by the company are subject to a licence issued by the kazakh ministry of natural resources and environmental protection .\nthe company strives to improve the environmental situation in the ekibastuz coal basin . bogatyr access komir\u2019s experts have upgraded the technology used in piling coaly rocks in slag - heaps , and isolate them in order to prevent spontaneous combustion .\nunder a five - year agreement with the government of the pavlodar region , which was concluded in autumn 2002 , access industries and bogatyr access komir undertook to implement a number of large projects in the region aimed at improving social security , attracting investment into the local economy , and developing education , culture , health , public services , etc .\nthe bogatyr access komir company is the largest domestic coal producing enterprise , and occupies a dominating position in the market for fuel consumed by the country\u2019s power stations . 12 kazakhstani and nine russian power stations operate using the coal that the company produces .\nbogatyr access komir , a venture based on the ekibastuz coal basin , is the largest coal company in kazakhstan and the principal supplier of coal to domestic power stations . twelve power plants in kazakhstan and nine in russia rely on the company\u2019s supplies .\nbogatyr access komir ( bak ) is the largest coal mining group in kazakhstan . with a production of 42 million tonnes of coal in 2008 , it had a share of circa 40 % of the countrys coal output ( totalling 105 million tons in 2008 ) .\nthe development of the coal basin is closely associated with the city of ekibastuz which celebrated its 45th anniversary in june 2002 . the presence of companies such as bogatyr access komir is what makes the city truly a modern industrial and power generating centre for north kazakhstan .\na highly professional management team at bogatyr access komir , appointed by access industries , pursued an anti - recession policy and secured the financial stability of the coal company . the professional skills of the personnel , adoption of western management standards , efficient financial control and budgeting , and sustained production and supply of coal all contributed to cost - cutting and an increase in revenues .\nbogatyr access komir provides financial assistance for its employees . educational loans , house purchase loans , and loans to purchase consumer durables are available . the amount of material aid and social payments from the wage fund comprised 241m tenge in ekibastuz over the first half of 2001 .\nthe remuneration system includes various benefits and guarantees . the average salary exceeds 30 , 000 tenge ; in addition , each employee receives a monthly board allowance and an allowance for paying communal charges . bogatyr access komir allocates about 18 million tenge per month for these policies .\ncelebrating the tenth anniversary of kazakhstan\u2019s independence , the management and staff of the bogatyr access komir coal - producing company are happy to share the results of the past five years\u2019 performance with the readers of invest kazakhstan and tell them about their short - term plans and prospects .\nthree years later , bogatyr access komir made an agreement with ees rossiyi under which the former accepted the severny coal opencast mine for trust management . at present , the company comprises the bogatyr and severny opencast coal mines , the bogatyrskoye and severnoye loading / transportation departments , a plant for overhauling mining and transport equipment and a track machine station .\nin november 1999 , severny was handed into trust management by bogatyr access komir . a new page in its history was thus opened . between 27th november 1999 and 1st september 2001 , 22m tonnes of coal were produced in the severny mine , and 25m cu m of rock was transported to slag - heaps .\nworkplace safety is an area of special concern for bogatyr access komir . the company has achieved a 47 % reduction in work - related injuries . there are eight medical centres operating at the company\u2019s sites . regular medical examinations and vaccination are provided free , and the company pays 75 % of the cost of special treatment for employees at resorts and rest homes ( including one - way tickets ) . the berezka rest home and karlygash children\u2019s recreational camp , situated in the picturesque surroundings of the bayan aul national park , are financed by bogatyr access komir . stays at these recreational facilities are free for children of the company\u2019s employees .\nthe new stage of field development began in the mid - nineties of the last century when new investors came here . history of \u201cbogatyr access komir\nllp begins from september 1996 . at that time , \u201cassess industries inc\u201d privatized the property of \u201cbogatyr\u201d and \u201cstepnoy\u201d open - pit mines ( 70 % ) following the results of open tender conducted in accordance with government\u2019s resolution .\nby the agreement of the shareholders beginning with 2009 bogatyr access komyr , llp started being managed by two companies , the kazakhstani state holding samruk - kazyna and the russian uc rusal .\nbogatyr access komir regularly provides charity and sponsor assistance . over 1 . 1bn tenge has been spent for this purpose . the company has provided backing for the culture support fund in pavlodar and the irtysh sport club , given aid to blagoveschensk cathedral , and provided assistance for the construction of a mosque in pavlodar , amongst others .\nthe potential of the company\u2019s personnel is viewed as essential to its successful operation . not surprisingly , the tripartite commission for social partnership in the coal industry comprising representatives of the kazakh ministry of energy and mineral resources , employers and trade unions , have assessed the personnel policy of bogatyr access komir as the best in kazakhstan\u2019s coal sector .\nnovember 6 , 1996 - access industries ( eurasia ) , llp became the new owner of bogatyr coal mine . bogatyr access komyr limited liability partnership was created on the basis of the property complex of bogatyr coal mine . two mining complexes - bogatyr ( mining sections # # 5 , 6 , 9 , and 10 ) with the capacity of 40 million tons of coal per year and severny ( mining sections # # 1 , 2 , 3 , and 4 ) with the capacity of 8 million tons of coal per year function within the united bogatyr coal mine .\nthe new phase of the deposit development began in the middle of the 90 - th years of last century , when the new investors came there . the history of bogatyr access komyr , llp began in september 1996 . at that time , according to the results of the open tender conducted in compliance with the resolution of the rok government , access industries inc . company privatized the property of bogatyr mine and stepnoy mine ( 70 % ) .\nthe export of coal from ekibastuz has declined considerably over recent years . this trend continued into 2002 , and during the first nine months , shipments by bogatyr access komir dropped by 5 million tonnes . the main reason is high transport costs which make the final price unaffordable for russian power plants . the imposition of international transit rates by russia rendered ekibastuz coal largely non - competitive in that country .\nthe company has established its own staff training system . various vocational colleges and higher education institutions receive information about the professions demanded at bogatyr access komir . a corporate training base has been created . the training point has a license for educating specialists in 156 professions , and up to 3 , 500 persons study there each year . there is also a provision stipulating the encouragement of talented university graduates . they have their travel costs and accommodation paid during their internship . after the latter is over , the best ones are hired and receive apartments paid for by the company . in 2001 , 159 persons from the company were studying at higher educational institutions and colleges . the average wage at bogatyr access komir makes up 29 , 000 tenge . it has been increased three times over the past five years .\nsix years have passed since our company mined its first tonne of coal . then , in 1996 , there was little public confidence that , despite the diminishing demand for coal , tough competition from other producers , and a lack of solvent customer base , our business would not only survive but even lead the coal industry in kazakhstan . today bogatyr access komir is continuing in the renowned traditions of the ekibastuz coal - miners , and is eager to achieve new victories .\nbogatyr access komir has independently developed a system of staff training . the company regularly informs vocational schools , colleges and universities of its staff requirements . in addition , the company has its own educational capacity , and its training centre is licensed to provide training in 156 specialities . the centre has an annual attendance of up to 3 , 500 students . there is a policy in place of attracting talented university graduates , who are provided with free tickets , accommodation and living expenses during their traineeship with the company ; selected trainees are offered permanent positions and housing .\ncurrently , the design capacity of \u201cbogatyr coal\nllp mines is 42 million tons of coal per year ( bogatyr cut - 32 million tons , severnyi cut - 10 million tons ) .\noctober 1977 \u0433\u043e\u0434\u0430 \u2013 at bogatyr coal mine the first rotary complex ershrd - 5000 was commissioned .\ntoday the enterprise comprises the bogatyr and severny open - cast mines , the bogatyr and severnoye loading and hauling departments , a plant for repairing mining transport equipment , and a track machine station .\nin addition , the lack of empty wagons , especially in summer , has an adverse impact on the regularity of supplies . this lack was especially pronounced following disputes with the russian ministry of railways over kazakh loop routes . the financial state of russian power plants does not allow them to pay in advance for their planned supplies , or for the quantity offered by bogatyr access komir to make up for incomplete deliveries in summer . as a result , the preparation of the power plants for the heating season is threatened every year and exports do not match the actual demand by russian consumers .\none of the company\u2019s priorities lies in improving its occupational safety . as a result of measures taken by the company , occupational injuries have been cut by 47 % . eight health stations are in operation at the company . the company pays for regular medical examinations for its employees , and ensures that inoculations and other special treatment is available to them . the employer also pays for 75 % of the cost of tickets to spas and resorts ( plus one - way travel costs ) . bogatyr access komir maintains the karlygash recreation camp for the children of employees and the berezka spa , located in the picturesque vicinity of the bayan aul national wildlife reserve . children\u2019s tickets are also fully paid by the company .\n1966 \u2013 the construction of bogatyr coal mine started ( the initial name \u2013 irtyshskiy mine # 5 / 6 ) .\ndecember 1983 \u2013 bogatyr coal mine achieved its designed capacity ahead of schedule \u2013 50 million tons of coal per year .\nbogatyr coal llp continues the renewal of the technical fleet . this time ten more dump cars were purchased by the company .\nthe veterans - miners returned from astana , where they had participated in the excursion organized with the financial support of bogatyr coal llp .\nbogatyr coal supplies coal on market conditions to generating facilities of the group and third parties located both in kazakhstan and in russia . bogatyr coal mines are located in 35 km from ekibastuz gres - 1 and 53 km from ekibastuz gres - 2 ( the distance by railroad ) , which helps the group to minimize coal transportation costs . most of the coal - fired power plants in kazakhstan use coal produced by bogatyr coal .\nnovember 30 , 1970 \u2013 the first phase of bogatyr coal mine was commissioned . the date is considered to be the birthday of the mine .\nbogatyr access komir ( bak ) , the largest kazakh coal mining company , is planning to complete the modernization of its mining and stripping operations and secure supplies of blended coal to all our consumers by 2015 . we began the changeover to this technology , which is new to us , two years ago . a long - term program has been devised and we plan to implement it in three phases . in particular , the main technical development of phase one ( 2001 - 2005 ) will be to reconstruct the conveyor and rail system at the bogatyr opencast mine to an annual capacity of 14 million tons of blended coal . blending at the facility is carried out by simultaneous loading of coal onto a conveyer by two rotary excavators with different preset speeds . the two coal flows mix and blending is achieved as the conveyor unloads onto railway cars at the loading station . this method allows the fluctuation in ash content from car to car to be reduced by 2 - 2 . 5 times , so that the maximum deviation does not exceed 3 - 5 % of the average .\nbeginning from 2006 bogatyr coal llp has been implementing the planned conversion to the truck and conveyor technology of coal transportation with its blending directly in the pit .\naugust 12 , 2004 - the coal and overburden loading complex with the productivity of 14 million tons of coal per year was commissioned at bogatyr coal mine .\nnovember 27 , 2015 - 1 , 5 billionth ton of coal was mined and shipped to customers ( counting from the commissioning of bogatyr coal mine ) .\njanuary 1992 \u2013 at bogatyr coal mine the industrial tests of the conveyor started . loading coal onto the conveyor was carried out by ershrd - 5000 bucket - wheel excavator .\njuly 15 , 1971 - by order of ministry of coal industry of the union of soviet socialist republics the irtyshskiy mine # 5 / 6 was renamed into bogatyr coal mine .\njuly 1998 \u2013 the start - up of the world first inter - bench conveyor gantry sbf - r ( k ) - 1800 . 25 took place at bogatyr coal mine .\nin 1996 - 2002 the company\u2019s costs totalled 23 . 935 billion tenge under an investment programme undertaken following the purchase of the bogatyr and stepnoy opencast mines ( including auxiliaries ) .\nthe team called activated carbon from bogatyr coal llp made the debut in the republican competition of kvn teams organized by jsc samruk - energy having performed on a solid\nfour\n.\ndecember 1979 \u0433\u043e\u0434\u0430 \u2013 at bogatyr coal mine the ninth phase was commissioned . its production capacity achieved 50 million tons of coal per year , by size it became the world largest coal mine .\nbogatyr coal\nllp is the largest , rapidly developing open - pit coal mining company in kazakhstan . the company accounts for 70 % of total volume of coal mined in ekibastuz coal basin .\ncurrently kvn panel games participants from bogatyr coal llp are going to the capital where they will take part in the republican kvn competition in support of the kazakh language development organized by samruk - energy jsc .\nthe strategy of bogatyr coal llp development is to provide the continuous coal production for a long perspective . under the current capacity of the enterprise the coal reserves will be enough for over 70 years of work .\nfrom 1996 to 2001 , the company\u2019s expenses within the investment programme for the purchase of the assets of the bogatyr and stepnoy open - cast mines and auxiliary subdivisions came to 19 , 597 . 2m tenge .\nmaintaining the output of the bogatyr and severny open - cast coal mines at the level of 48m tonnes per year and neutralizing the influence of degenerating technical mining factors on the face value and price for coal .\nbogatyr coal llp mines coal of ksn - grade with the average combustion value of 4 , 000 kcal / kg , its ash content is about 42 % , and the moisture content does not exceed 5 % .\ncurrently 60 % of all the coal mined in ekibastuz coal basin and 40 % of the total volume of coal production in the republic of kazakhstan fall on the share of bogatyr coal llp . bogatyr coal llp is one of the world largest enterprises on opencast coal mining ; its balance reserves are 2 , 75 billion tons . the production capacity of the enterprise is 42 million tons of coal , including 32 million on bogatyr coal mine and 10 million tons on severny coal mine . the total labor force of bogatyr coal llp is 6 , 257 people . the coal mining and shipment at the mine is carried out by excavators of various models \u2013 bucket - wheel excavators , shovels of ekg - model , hydraulic excavators manufactured by liebherr , caterpillar , komatsu , and belaz large trucks . the process also includes the conveyor lines and reloaders manufactured by the german company takraf .\nseptember 9 , 2005 - severny complex of bogatyr coal mine was transferred to the new - truck and rail road technology of coal mining and blending . the complex productivity is 8 million tons of blended coal per year .\nbogatyr mine with the designed capacity of 50 mm tons of coal p . a . was constructed in nine phases since 1965 till 1979 . in 1985 , the maximum annual productivity came to 56 , 8 mm tons of coal . the mine of such unit capacity was constructed for the first time in the world , and that is why , it was listed into the guinness book . until 1996 , bogatyr mine belonged to the state jsc ekibastuzkomir .\none of the most significant events in the history of the company was the production of 1 , 5 - billionth tons of coal , which was synchronized with the 45 - th jubilee of bogatyr coal mine celebrated in november 2015 .\nthe construction of the bogatyr open - cast mine began in 1966 , and was completed by 1979 . its design capacity is 52m tonnes of coal per year . it is the world\u2019s largest open - cast coalmine in terms of output . in 1985 , production reached a record - high level at the mine : 56 . 8m tonnes . this result remains to be outdone . in november 1997 , the billionth tonne of coal was produced at the bogatyr coalmine .\ntaking into account the general state of rolling - stock in kazakhstan , the company also plans to organize quality depot facilities and major repairs at existing and new kazakh bases in co - operation with the largest russian rolling - stock manufacturers . a long - term agreement on strategic co - operation has already been made between the u . s . access industries , owner of bak , and the russian altaivagon . this document envisages building about 500 new open - box cars annually in the next three years , organizing major repairs , and other projects .\nthe favorable geological bedding of the coal seams in the boundaries of bogatyr and severny coal mine sections allows mining coal with least operational costs . the average stripping ratio does not exceed 0 , 7 cubic meters per 1 ton of coal .\nnovember 2016 \u2013 assembly and commissioning for industrial operations of two new large trucks of belaz - 75131 model with the cargo capacity of 130 tons , within the frames of the main mining and transportation equipment renewal program adopted in bogatyr coal llp .\n\u201cbogatyr\u201d open - pit mine , the design capacity of which is 50 mln . tons of coal per year was built in nine stages from 1965 to 1979 . maximum annual output was reached in 1985 \u2013 56 , 8 mln . tons of coal . a mine with such unit output was built for the first time in the world and it was recorded in the guinness book of records in terms of this indicator .\nbogatyr\nopen - pit mine was a part of \u201cekibastuzkomir\u201d sjsc until november 1996 .\n2006 - at bogatyr coal mine the truck and railroad technology of coal mining was introduced with the use of shovel excavators and large trucks , which is the main technology of coal mining at bogatyr coal mine currently . coal blending is organized at the coal stockpiles created in the pit with the use of powerful bulldozers for blending ; for loading coal from blending stockpiles they use bucket - wheel excavators as crushing and loading machines . the technology allows improving the quality of coal shipped by reduction of coal ash content fluctuations in a rail car .\nnovember 6 , 1997 - one billionth ton of coal mined from the commissioning of bogatyr coal mine was mined and shipped to customers on that day . the picked crew headed by senior operator a . gusev was entrusted with the honor to mine and ship that jubilee ton .\nbak plans to produce over 30 million tons of coal in 2003 as compared with 28 . 6 million tons last year . of this figure , 13 million tons will be supplied to kazakh consumers and the remaining 17 million tons to russia . in order to optimize coal supplies to russian power plants , bak founded a subsidiary , bogatyr trans in late 2002 ; this was initially orientated towards coal shipment from the bogatyr opencast mine using its own fleet of railway cars . this summer bogatyr trans commenced delivery to russia . currently coal is only being supplied to the zolotaya sopka station over two routes using the company\u2019s cars . in the near future a contract will be signed with the russian sverdlovenergo for coal supplies using bogatyr trans cars . the company is striving to make the maximum possible use of its own transport capacity . nine months ago its rolling - stock comprised 70 open - box cars , but today the number has increased 13 times to 920 units . an average of 90 % of the rolling - stock ( which is expected to increase to 1000 units in a few months ) will be employed on the russian routes by the end of this year . the overall cost of the project to set up this transport company was over $ 25 million . the current plans of bogatyr trans include building up a fleet of 6 , 000 open - box cars and implementing high - quality maintenance .\non november 26 , 1972 \u2013 the meeting of the mine workers devoted to the presentation to bogatyr coal mine collective of the memorial red banner of the central committee of the communist party of kazakhstan , presidium of the supreme soviet of the kazakh soviet socialist republic , cabinet council of the kazakh soviet socialist republic , and the council of professional unions of kazakhstan .\nbeginning from october 2017 murat kenesovich abdygulov is general director of bogatyr coal llp . in the partnership the active reforms are going on aimed at the increase of the operations efficiency , achievement of a new quality level in the economic activity . the results of bogatyr coal llp in 2016 show demonstrably that despite all crisis events in the world economy and unfavorable market conjuncture the enterprise fulfilled the tasks set . it managed to preserve the sustainable results of operations and sales having sold 35 , 1 million tons of coal , what is 3 , 4 % higher that the level of 2015 . the company managed to maintain the gained positions of the most reliable and proven supplier of products for the power systems of kazakhstan and the russian federation .\nat present , class ii coal supply minimization and blending are only carried out at surface blending and loading stores , following the example of the neighboring vostochny opencast mine owned by the eurasian energy corporation . but that opencast mine , unlike bogatyr and severny , was initially designed and constructed for continuous - flow coal production and coal blending at surface pile stores . the formation of the piles is carried out by loading coal of different quality using the \u201cchevron\u201d method ( triangular - shaped piles with the apex on the long axis ) . complete blending is achieved when the coal is loaded into cars by transverse loading along the pile width using special drum - type machines . bak is planning to switch to the same technology at bogatyr and severny .\nin 2017 bogatyr coal llp plans to ship 33 , 9 million tons of coal to its customers , including 24 , 8 mm tons of coal to the customers in kazakhstan . the coal shipments to the customers of the russian federation are planned to be on the level of 9 , 1 mm tons . the main customers of bogatyr coal llp are reftinskaya , serovskaya , troitskaya power plants , ekibastuz power plant # 1 , ekibastuz power plant # 2 , almaty and stepnogorsk heat power plants , karaganda energotsentr llp ( heat power plants # # 1 and 3 ) , sevkazenergo jsc , astana - energy jsc ( heat power plants # # 1 and 2 ) , kokshetauzhylu state public enterprise , pavlodarenergo jsc , bassel group lls ( karaganda ) .\nthe severnoye loading and hauling department loads and ships the coal produced . this highly mechanized facility is technologically linked to the severny open - cast mine and field # 9 of the bogatyr open - cast mine . its engineering base comprises four depots , ten stations , train services , railroad maintenance services , and signalling and communications facilities . the length of track comprises 108 . 2km .\nthe perspective plants of bogatyr coal llp are related , first of all , to large projects of the power sector of kazakhstan on reconstruction and introduction of new power facilities at ekibastuz power plants # # 1 and 2 , karaganda heat power plant # 3 , power system of the city of astana , along with the construction of balkhash thermal power station and heat power plant in taldykorgan .\nthe modern technological scheme of the coal operations at the enterprise is as follows : mining coal at bogatyr coal llp is carried out by shovel excavators , shipment \u2013 by bucket - wheel ones . coal is hauled to a bucket - wheel excavator in the stockpile from different seams , thus coal ash content blending takes place \u2013 down to 42 % and increase of its calorific value , after that the products are loaded into rail cars .\nthe company is implementing nature - conservation measures such as ongoing major repairs of environmental equipment , rehabilitation of water - treatment facilities at the bogatyr opencast mine , sprinkling during coal excavation ( resulting in a 70 % reduction in dust formation ) , measures to reduce dust and gas emission during blasting operations ( resulting in a 30 - 40 % reduction ) , reclamation of dump areas in a stable condition , and preventing and fighting spontaneous fires in waste dumps .\nmarch 2017 \u2013 the beginning of modernization of srs ( k ) - 2000 # 2147 bucket - wheel excavator . the term of the works finish is november 2017 . the conducted modernization will allow prolonging the exploitation term of the excavator through to 2027 . the course of the works fulfillment is under the special control of the management of bogatyr coal llp . the contract supervision of the quality of the works fulfillment is implemented by the representative office of the german company manufacturer - takraf gmbh - along with the client .\n2010 - the end of the reconstruction of the transportation scheme at bogatyr coal mine . the reconstruction allowed reducing the length of the in - pit rail tracks and number of rail switches , increasing their passing capacity up to 150 thousand tons of coal per day . the new transportation scheme allowed reducing the average distance of coal transportation from 16 down to 12 kilometers , increasing the productivity of the main equipment and suspending the growth of a coal prime - cost . over 40 million tons of coal was unblocked without any additional costs for overburden .\nsupplies of blended coal will approach 3 million tons in 2004 , and they will be boosted in subsequent years to 14 million tons or 40 % of the annual output . reconstruction of the complex will be completed in the third quarter of 2004 . the bulk of the work has now been finished at bogatyr . in particular , inter - terrace and coal face re - loaders and coal face and lifting conveyors have been installed . the complex will continue in operation until 2015 when the opencast mine will switch completely to the cyclical and continuous method .\nrussia , as the main consumer of ekibastuz coal , only permits supplies of this product that conform to gost r51591 - 2000 , adopted on 1 january 2002 . bak supplies about 20 million tons of coal annually to power plants in the ural region . the ten largest power plants in that region and in west siberia depend on coal from ekibastuz . this year , coal consumption at the russian verkhne - tagilskaya , krasnogorskaya and troyitskaya power plants increased , the latter resuming the use of bogatyr coal at the end of the last year after a short interruption .\nthe coal blending technology employed at the rotary and conveyor complex is tested at bogatyr . the technology envisages developing the coal strata by utilising rotary excavators at two coalfaces with differing quality of coal at different horizons . coal is loaded under a system of conveyor - railway technology providing for its blending . as a result , the loading of second quality group coal is reduced , and the production and supply of coal is increased to 100 , 000 tonnes per day . this improves the consumer qualities of ekibastuz coal supplied by the coalmine to heat - power plants in kazakhstan and russia .\na number of designs and methods for processing have been developed and implemented to date , in order to minimize ash content fluctuations and reduce supplies of class ii coal . for example , a buffer blending store has been set up at bogatyr opencast mine . in this technology , a coal pile with a volume of up to 300 , 000 tons is formed by a rotary excavator , with high and low ash content coal forming layers in proportions that ensure class i quality for the whole pile , with subsequent transverse loading . this method allows up to 150 , 000 tons of class ii quality to be blended while forming a single pile .\nduring phase 3 , the final part of the program ( 2010 - 2014 ) , the complete switchover to the cyclical and continuous production technology will be completed , with all bogatyr\u2019s output being blended . huge investments in technical modernization will be delivered by bak at that stage . in particular , two main conveyors will be built with crushing and handling points for reloading coal from mine cars to conveyors . in addition , a powerful lifting conveyor will be installed for transporting coal from the opencast mine ( length 900 m , lift height 200 m , capacity 40 million tons per annum ) , as well as a blending and loading complex ( blc ) at a height of + 170 m with an annual capacity of 40 million tons .\nthe coal - bearing series at bogatyr include four commercial quality coal - seams in which all the coal reserves are concentrated ; however , only the first three closely located seams with a total thickness of 160 - 180 m are being developed . the quality of the coal in seams 1 - 3 has been quite well studied : this is high - ash coal with an average ash content of 43 % . the general trend in the basin is for ash content to increase with depth . coal with the lowest ash content and a relatively uniform quality ( average ash content 36 . 5 % , total seam thickness 60 - 65 m ) is found in the upper part of the complex in seams 1 and 2 . the coal content of these seams is high , averaging at 92 % of the total seam volume . the specific characteristic of ekibastuz coal is the high content of dispersed mineral impurities in the organic matter , which reduces the efficiency of coal cleaning . therefore the coal is categorized as hard - to - clean .\nas it is testified by historical documents , the discovery of ekibastuz coal basin relates to as early as 1867 . the coal mining has begun at the border of the xix \u2013xx centuries by voskresenskiy mining joint stock company , and since 1913 \u2013 by english concession company \u201ckirgizian mining joint stock company\u201d , where the main shareholder was lesly urkart , the english millionaire , and gerbert guver , the usa former president .\nafter establishment of the soviet power in 1918 on the territory of pavlodar priirtyshje , the decree of board of people\u2019s commissars was signed on nationalization of ekibastuz coal copies . however , only after the war the surveyors and designers came there . in 1954 , the first coal mine named further as central mine was commissioned with the capacity of 3 mm tons per year .\nfrom that time ekibastuz coal has been shipped to the power plants of the ural region of the russian federation . the first train was delivered to krasnogorsk heat power plant , which became the unique proving ground for ekibastuz coal . in that very year in a small ural town called troitsk the construction of the new power plant started \u2013 the mother of the big power engineering of the southern ural . the plant , like other power plants built later , was designed and built purposefully for burning high - ash ekibastuz coal .\nthe area of the coal - bearing strata of ekibastuz basin is 77 square kilometers . it is stretched from the north - west to the south - east for 12 kilometers approaching six kilometers in width . the maximum depth of the coal mass deepening fluctuates within the limits of 530 meters , and the overburden seam \u2013 from 3 to 670 meters . the total coal reserves in ekibastuz basin are 10 billion tons .\nreducing the time of railcars turnover by 2 , 5 times , introducing processes of accurate railcars loading without uncoupling rail trains .\ndecember 1973 \u0433\u043e\u0434\u0430 \u2013 the fifth phase of the mine commissioned . thus , the mine became the largest in the soviet union , its total capacity made 25 million tons of coal per year .\ndecember 1978 \u0433\u043e\u0434\u0430 \u2013 the eighth phase was commissioned , the capacity of the enterprise achieved 42 , 5 million tons of coal per year , what allowed the mine standing in line with world largest mining enterprises .\ndecember 25 , 2006 - the automated dispatch control system ( adcs ) of technological processes was put in a trial operation . its purpose was to provide monitoring of mining works , manage the process of forming coal stockpiles by quality . the use of adcs allowed increasing the productivity of mining and transportation equipment for account of reduction of idle - time of excavators waiting for empty cars and vehicles waiting for loading .\n2010 - 2013 - modernization of srs ( k ) - 2000 # # 1143 , 1144 , 1145 , and 1146 bucket - wheel excavators .\nnovember 2013 \u2013 march 2014 - the construction and commissioning of the automobile cross - over at the elevation - 50m over the lifting conveyor klp - 3 of the conveyor and railroad complex allowed providing the delivery of overburden rocks by automobile transport from lower and average - height elevations of the working slope of mining section # 6 to mining section # 5 and starting the formation of lower layers of the in - pit dump called sinklinalny . the newly built cross - over reduced the distance of overburden rocks transportation from mining section # 6 down to its minimum and allowed mining coal by the truck - rotary - conveyor - railroad technology without the change of the track of conveyors of the conveyor and railroad complex until the introduction of the first line of the truck and conveyor technology .\nfebruary - june 2014 - the construction and commissioning of the shop on assembly and disassembly of wheels of large trucks and other technological mobile equipment with the installation of the purchased tire servicing press called edmo .\ndecember 2013 \u2013 october 2014 - the construction and commissioning of the base at the industrial site of kovylnaya rail station to provide the disassembly - assembly works while making medium and major overhauls of technological mobile equipment ( 25 units of machinery per year ) .\nhawk\n-\nhawk\n, i am\nan owl\n. . .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 transitional / / en\nin addition , a large project was launched in 2000 to improve the environmental situation in the region through the conservation of blocks 2 and 3 at the severny opencast mine . as a result , mining operations will be concentrated in blocks 1 and 4 , the overburden transportation distance will be reduced considerably and preparations will be made for switching to mine car and conveyor technology .\nphase 2 ( 2006 - 2008 ) envisages the introduction of a method relying on hydraulic excavators and large dump trucks in combination with the conveyor and rail technology . rotary excavators at the coal faces will be partially replaced with single - bucket hydraulic excavators . coal will be loaded onto large dump trucks with a 100 - 150 - ton capacity and transported to the points where coal piles are formed and then loaded onto railway cars ; at this point the existing rotary excavator will be used . coal piles of specified qualities will be formed using motor vehicles according to the current quality management system . the ash content fluctuations in railway cars will be maintained at 3 - 4 % of the average . it should be noted that after phase 2 of the program is completed , the weight of blended coal supplied in 2008 - 2014 will increase to 94 % of total output , ousting group ii quality coal .\ncoal blending , which is necessary in order to satisfy differing consumer requirements , will be carried out at a high - capacity complex consisting of piling and lifting gear and a system of conveyors for receiving and loading . the loading point will allow railway cars to be loaded with an accuracy of up to 250 kg . the loading siding will be equipped with a tensometric balance for checking the weight of individual cars and whole trains . also within the framework of phase 3 , replacement of rotary excavators with single - bucket hydraulic ones will be completed at the coal faces . the fleet of large dump trucks will be increased in order to handle the planned annual output of 40 million tons .\nthe total investment planned for 2010 - 2014 is estimated at $ 220 million . at this point the company will discontinue the use of rail transport within the production complex and guarantee only class i quality coal supplies . at present coal from ekibastuz is divided into two quality classes : class i with an ash content of up to 43 % and a low heat value of 4 , 000 kcal / kg , and class ii , with values of 47 % and 3 , 500 kcal / kg . a batch of class i coal may include material with an ash content of up to 47 % , and a class ii batch may include coal with an ash content of up to 53 % , provided that the marginal ash content for the whole batch is not exceeded .\nblending at coal faces is also envisaged . in the latter case , coal from different quality layers is loaded onto open mine cars in the required proportions , which results in better overall quality . these methods are certainly not original . they result in a considerable increase in operational costs because of the need to transport coal to a buffer store and reload it three times using excavators , with time and energy consumption increasing accordingly . however , the company must accept these additional costs in order to be able to supply coal of the required quality .\ntoday the management of bak believes that implementing these investment projects and improving the quality of its coal are prerequisites for strengthening the company\u2019s position in both the domestic and international markets . this action is dictated by competition in the fuel market .\nthe international transit tariff ( itt ) imposed by russia on kazakh coal shipments across its territory continues to pose a serious problem , as it renders kazakh coal uncompetitive . currently the itt is three times the rate paid for transporting coal by rail within kazakhstan . this problem will be addressed by the ekibastuz coal program developed by the government of pavlodar oblast together with companies operating in the ekibastuz basin and approved by the ministry of energy and mineral resources . in addition , in order to ease the tariff burden in kazakhstan , the program envisages dividing cargoes into three tariff classes , with coal falling into class i as a strategic product . these recommendations are supported by several members of parliament . if a solution is found allowing the cost of coal transport within the country to be reduced , and the governments of kazakhstan and russia succeed in optimizing the tariff policy , the potential of kazakh coal companies to serve the interests of the state will be fully unleashed .\naccording to forecasts by the ministry of energy and mineral resources , the existing potential appears to be sufficient on the whole to boost coal exports to 35 million tons per annum . in recent years the national oil output amounted to 70 - 75 million tons per annum ( 15 % of the cis output ) , making kazakhstan the ninth largest coal producer in the world ( 11 . 7 % ) . in accordance with the ministry\u2019s draft development strategy for the coal industry , coal production will be increased to 82 million tons in 2005 , 90 million tons in 2010 and 95 million tons in 2015 . the industry is facing the tasks of introducing certification of the coal produced and bringing its quality up to iso - 2000 standards , which is especially important in the light of kazakhstan\u2019s forthcoming membership of the wto . the achievements of the industry are already palpable : the structure of the coal produced has improved , resulting in a reduction in coal imports from 700 , 000 tons in 2000 to 200 , 000 tons in 2002 . there is no doubt that bak\u2019s contribution to this success has been significant .\ndistribution or reproduction of any site materials is allowed only when link to urltoken is added .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nthis page was last modified on 1 march 2012 , at 17 : 10 .\nfor inquiries related to this message please contact support . for sales inquiries , please visit urltoken\nif you believe this to be in error , please confirm below that you are not a robot by clicking\ni ' m not a robot\nbelow .\nplease make sure your browser supports javascript and cookies and that you are not blocking them from loading . for more information you can review the terms of service and cookie policy .\nkazakhstan people call the steppe situated in the heart of kazakhstan sary - arka , the yellow steppe . one day appak baizhanov , a marmot hunter , decided to build a fire here . to his amazement , some stones caught fire together with the brushwood . this happened in the mid - 19th century .\nwhen the rumor of the combustible black stones reached the ears of russian merchant named ushakov ( who , unlike the nomads , knew the value of coal ) , he bought the plot of land for a song from a kazakhstan landowner , and soon sold it to the son of president carnot of france . the latter resold the land at a profit to british , who opened two collieries here .\nwhen copper deposits were found near karaganda , it was again foreigners who took possession of them . soviet government nationalized both spassk copper smeltery , which was considered a large enterprise in those days , and karaganda coal mines , which supplied the smeltery with fuel , as well as other enterprises owned by foreign and russian capitalists .\nkaraganda coal basin , whose development was launched as far back as 1930 , has long been kazakhstan\u2019s main coal supplier . it still produces up to 50 million tons of the \u201cblack stone\u201d annually . two hundred kilometers to the northeast of karaganda , not far from the city of pavlodar on the river irtysh , are ekibastuz coalfields , which are among the largest in kazakhstan .\nkazakhstan contains central asia\u2019s largest recoverable coal reserves , with 37 . 5 billion short tons of mostly anthracitic and bituminous coal . kazakhstan produced 86 million short tons ( mmst ) in 2003 , while consuming 58 mmst , resulting in net exports of 28 mmst . russia is the largest importer of kazakh coal , followed by ukraine .\nkazakhstan coal production , which was the soviet union\u2019s third - largest producer behind russia and ukraine , has fallen by roughly 35 percent since independence . according to kazakhstan ministry of energy and natural resources , the country aims to be producing 100 million - 105 mmst annually by 2015 .\nmuch of the decline in the last decade since independence has been due to mine problems ( over 30 people died in mining accidents during 2004 ) and problems obtaining outside foreign investment to maintain their economic viability . this latter factor will be crucial in obtaining kazakhstan government\u2019s long term production targets ."]}
{"id": 55443, "summary": [{"text": "nadiadwala grandson entertainment pvt ltd is a mumbai-based production company as a part of hindi film industry .", "topic": 11}, {"text": "the nadiadwala family have been in film production since 1955 , continuing this legacy sajid nadiadwala established the company in 2005 . ", "topic": 11}], "title": "nadiadwala grandson entertainment", "paragraphs": ["aspiring actors and the struggling actors who are looking for the job in any production house may contact nadiadwala grandson entertainment . below are the answers to the questions like how to contact the office of nadiadwala grandson entertainment ? what is the office address of nadiadwala grandson entertainment ? what is the office phone number of nadiadwala grandson entertainment ? what is the office email id of nadiadwala grandson entertainment ?\nnadiadwala grandson entertainment pvt . ltd . in andheri west , mumbai - 400061 | sulekha mumbai\nsajid nadiadwala ( born 18 february 1966 ) is an indian film producer and director , and owner of nadiadwala grandson entertainment .\nsajid nadiadwala , who has produced the film under his banner nadiadwala grandson entertainment , shared his excitement about screening the trailer of his upcoming film .\nnadiadwala grandson entertainment office address : nadiadwala villa , new ocean view , j . p . road , versova , andheri ( west ) , mumbai \u2013 400 061 .\nlast year turned out to be a milestone year for the multi - talented sajid nadiadwala . his production house nadiadwala grandson entertainment turned 60 and he also gave back - to - back super - hit films in d\n2013 certainly seems to be a very important year for sajid nadiadwala , as he is busy managing three films at a time , under thenadiadwala grandson entertainment pvt . ltd ( ngepl ) banner .\nbaaghi 2 is an action film produced by sajid nadiadwala and directed by ahmed khan . a nadiadwala grandson entertainment production , presented by fox star studios , the movie stars tiger shroff & disha patani in lead role . the movie is set to release on 30th march 2018 .\nnadiadwala grandson entertainment private limited ' s corporate identification number is ( cin ) u92100mh2005ptc152918 and its registration number is 152918 . its email address is nusratjaved2002 @ urltoken and its registered address is nadiadwala villa ocean viewj p road varsova andheri ( w ) mumbai mh 400061 in , - , .\ncopyright \u00a9 2018 hungama digital media entertainment pvt . ltd . all rights reserved .\nnadiadwala grandson entertainment private limited ' s annual general meeting ( agm ) was last held on 30 september 2016 and as per records from ministry of corporate affairs ( mca ) , its balance sheet was last filed on 31 march 2016 .\nwith brand new films like phantom , tamasha , tiger\u2019s next , housefull 3 and rohit dhawan\u2019s untitled next with varun dhawan , john abraham & jacqueline fernandez , 2015 promises to be an unforgettable experience for nadiadwala grandson entertainment and their fans .\nthe social profile links are the best way to get in contact with the audience . like the facebook page , follow the twitter handle , subscribe to the youtube channel of nadiadwala grandson entertainment to get the latest updates about news , movies etc .\nsajid nadiadwala ' s grandson entertainment pvt ltd is celebrating its 60th anniversary today and on this occasion , the production house that has worked with various generations of actors in the past is all set to announce their upcoming film which will star tiger shroff .\nnadiadwala grandson entertainment private limited is a private incorporated on 29 april 2005 . it is classified as non - govt company and is registered at registrar of companies , mumbai . its authorized share capital is rs . 500 , 000 and its paid up capital is rs . 100 , 000 . it is inolved in motion picture , radio , television and other entertainment activities\nnadiadwala grandson entertainment ( nge ) is on a roll with two back - to - back successes - baaghi and housefull 3 . their next film dishoom is also set to make it big at the box - office . there\u2019s no stopping them as sajid nadiadwala confirms that a hrithik roshan and kabir khan \u2018s movie is definitely going to happen .\n. his production house nadiadwala grandson entertainment turned 60 and he also gave back - to - back super - hit films in different genres of cinema . and now , with more than 25 nominations at the 21st annual star screen awards , sajid is clearly on a roll !\nthe year 2014 proved to be a year filled with many achievements for bollywood\u2019s top producer sajid nadiadwala . his production house nadiadwala grandson entertainment ( nge ) has won a million hearts for their films and have been awarded several trophies at various award ceremonies this season . recently , the production house has received numerous honors at the prestigious 21st annual life ok screen awards .\nimage credits : vectors : vecteezy ; judwaa 2 art : apple & orange pictures , fox star studios , nadiadwala grandson entertainment ; padmadvi photo : viacom18 , bhansali productions ; tiger zinda hai : yash raj films / twitter ( @ beingsalmankhan ) ; gif by nick desantis , forbes staff .\na total of 25 artists from prime focus worked hard to deliver 518 vfx shots for \u2018baaghi\u2019 in a span of 60 days . \u2018baaghi\u2019 released on 29th april under the banner of utv motion pictures and nadiadwala grandson entertainment , and grossed \u20b972 crore nationwide in the first two weeks of its theatrical run .\netimes is an entertainment , tv & lifestyle industry ' s promotional website and carries advertorials and native advertising .\n2013certainly seems to be a very important year for sajid nadiadwala , as he is busymanaging three films at a time , under thenadiadwala grandson entertainment pvt . ltd ( ngepl ) banner . imtiaz ali\u2019sdirectorial venture ,\nhighway\nis at the post - production stage and is certainlyone of the most anticipated films of the year .\nnadiadwala has several films lined up for release this year and in the coming year .\nnadiadwala grandson entertainment has proved to be the most successful production house of the year by delivering three consecutive commercially successful movies , in 2016 alone . sajid nadiadwala has assured 100 % entertainment through the year , this year as well , making him the most successful producer of the year . the creative filmmaker with the midas touch has his hands full for next year as well with rangoon and judwaa 2 . the producer with the midas touch , has also films like baaghi 2 and suniel shetty\u2019s son , aahan shetty\u2019s debut film .\nkick is a remake of the hit 2009 telugu film of the same name and the screenplay for the hindi version was adapted by chetan bhagat and sajid nadiadwala , who is also the director - producer of the movie . the film has been released under the nadiadwala grandson entertainment banner . author chetan bhagat said he may try donning the director ' s hat when he needs a new ' kick ' in life .\nproducer sajid nadiadwala is on a high as the box - office . . . read more\nafter starting this awards season with a bang , nadiadwala grandson entertainment ( nge ) will now begin shooting for their upcoming project next week . tentatively titled heer ranjha the film will see the successful trio of tiger shroff , sajid nadiadwala and director sabbir khan together once again . the shooting for this love story will start on december 21 , 2014 at film city studio for two days , while the second half will completely be shot abroad .\nafter starting this awards season with a bang , nadiadwala grandson entertainment ( nge ) will now begin shooting for their upcoming project next week . tentatively titled heer ranjha , the film will see the successful trio of tiger shroff , sajid nadiadwala and director sabbir khan together once again . the shooting for this love story will start on december 21 , 2014 at film city studio for two days , while the second half will completely be shot abroad .\nproducer sajid nadiadwala has confirmed that hrithik roshan and kabir khan\u2019s movie is indeed going to happen .\ndivya bharti ( m . 1992\u20131993 ; her death ) warda khan nadiadwala ( m . 2004\u2013present )\nsajid nadiadwala buys divya bharti ' s song for rs . 1 . 5 crore for ' kick\nit\u2019s a known fact that nge was the top production house of the year . churning out hit after hit , sajid nadiadwala clearly had his plate full . with movies like kick , heropanti , highway and 2 states , nadiadwala grandson entertainment impressed the masses to no end with their varied genre of films . so , it was definitely not a surprise when kick , his directorial debut , received more than 10 nominations , highway received around 10 ; heropanti that launched tiger shroff got 4 and 2 states got quite some nominations as well .\nnadiadwala vailla , ocean view , j . p . road , versova , andheri ( west ) mumbai mh 400061 in\nnadiadwala grandson entertainment pvt ltd has reinvented itself this year with the company investing mostly in young and fresh content . being one of the oldest production houses , sajid ' s production has always pumped in young blood in their projects and has worked with heroes from different generations . the list of actors include amitabh bachchan , akshay kumar , salman khan and ranbir kapoor , and now the latest one to come on board is tiger shroff - - the youngest star of bollywood .\nthe nadiadwala\u2019s , who migrated to mumbai from nadiad , gujarat , [ 3 ] have been in the film industry for three generations , starting with a . k . nadiadwala followed by sulieman nadiadwala . presently , they are celebrating 60 years of their existence . [ 4 ] the first film to be produced under this banner was inspector ( 1956 ) by abdul karim nadiadwala himself . he further went on to produce movies like , taj mahal ( 1963 ) and chitralekha ( 1964 ) . [ 5 ]\nnadiadwala grandson entertainment complete movie ( s ) list from 2019 to 2000 all inclusive : actor with release dates , trailers and much more . exclusive complied list with movies like housefull 4 ( 2019 ) , nitesh tiwari ' s next ( 2019 ) , kalank ( 2019 ) , baaghi 3 ( 2019 ) , baaghi 2 ( 2018 ) , judwaa 2 ( 2017 ) , rangoon ( 2016 ) , dishoom ( 2016 ) , housefull 3 ( 2016 ) , baaghi ( 2016 )\nnadiadwala villa , new ocean view , j . p . road , versova , andheri ( west ) , mumbai \u2013 400 061 .\na representative from nge confirmed the news saying , \u201csajid nadiadwala shares a good rapport with tiger and sabbir . after giving a hit film like heropanti , they were keen to work together once again . the film promises to be an entertainer just like every nadiadwala film . \u201d\nnadiadwala is producing judwaa 2 , starring varun dhawan , taapsee pannu and jacqueline fernandez . the film is scheduled for release 29 september 2017 .\nfrom the sets to the screen , we make sure to bring you only one thing , \u201centertainment\u201d \ud83e\udd29 # atozofnge # sajidnadiadwala @ wardakhannadiadwala # fromthesets . . . # akshaykumar # salmankhan # varundhawan # jacquelinefernandez # nge # ngemovies # entertainment # bollywood # fun # saturday # bts # action # drama # song # dance # music # instamood # instagood # instafun # instagram\nhousefull , a comedy blockbuster produced by nadiadwala grandson starring akshay kumar , deepika padukone , ritesh deshmukh , lara dutta bhupati , arjun rampal and boman irani won the stardust best comedy film award in 2011 . [ 10 ] akshay kumar has also won the award for best actor in a comedy role category . ritesh deshmukh also won the best actor in a supporting role award for the film . [ 11 ]\nsajid nadiadwala is responsible for continuing the nadiadwala grandson legacy and taking forward the banner by producing many new films . there have been many blockbusters produced under this banner . recently the banner won many accolades for producing kick featuring salman khan and jacqueline fernandez that turned out to be one of the highest grosser of box office for the year . [ 6 ] apart from kick , the production house gained a lot of success with 2 states starring alia bhatt and arjun kapoor that entered the 100 crore club . highway , starring alia and randeephooda , directed by imtiaz ali . [ 7 ]\nnadiadwala made his directorial debut with the july 2014 release kick , a remake ravi teja ' s 2009 telugu film kick . the film stars salman khan and jacqueline fernandez as the leads .\nthere are movie trailers , and then there is this ! ! presenting the much awaited trailer of sajid nadiadwala ' s directorial kick ! the film stars salman khan , ja . . .\nwithblockbuster movies such as\njeet\n,\njudwaa\n,\nhar dil jo pyar karega\n,\nmujhseshaadi karogi\n,\nheyy babyy\n,\nanjana - anjani\n,\nhousefull\nand\nhousefull 2\namong others , sajid nadiadwala has carried on the legacy of the family . the company aims to consistently provide exceptional entertainment tobring together people of all ages , case and creed , with their promise toentertain .\nkick is also the biggest bollywood grosser in 2014 . with kick , director sajid nadiadwala has also moved into record books . he has become director whose first movie has grossed over rs 200 crore .\nthis year was great for sajid nadiadwala as his directorial debut kick was a blockbuster and his other three releases also did exceptionally well . with four awards to his credit the producer is on a successful streak .\nngeplis a third generation film production company . it traces its foundation to afamily celebrating over 50 years of cinema , and has given the indian filmindustry some of its most notable films . having successfully produced hits , such as\ninspector\n\u2013 its first film ,\ntaj mahal\nand\nchitralekha\n( allproduced by sajid nadiadwala ' s grandfather , abdul karim nadiadwala ) , theproduction banner has produced over 200 films , since its inception in 1955 .\na representative from nge confirmed the news saying , \u201csajid nadiadwala shares a good rapport with tiger and sabbir . after a hit film like heropanti , they were keen to work together once again . the film promises to be an entertainer just like every nadiadwala film . \u201d director sabbir added , \u201ci\u2019m excited to start another great journey with sajid sir & tiger . \u201d no other details have been revealed except that the film is expected to go on floors by end of 2014 .\n# ngefamily wishes the extremely talented superstar # sylvesterstallone a very happy birthday \ud83d\udca5\ud83c\udf8a # kambakkhtishq # sajidnadiadwala . . . # rambo # rocky # hollywood # stunt # bodybuilder # fitness # fitnessgoals # bollywood # nge # ngemovies # entertainment # drama # action # akshaykumar # friday # fridayfeeling # friyay # vibes # goodvibes # positivevibes\nviacom 18 , yash raj films and balaji motion pictures have since adopted the model , but 2012 saw all production houses consciously keep aside an annual budget solely to back small films . among the films that will release in early 2013 are reliance entertainment ' s david directed by bejoy nambiar , and commando with vidyut jamwal . they will be in production alongside abhinav kashyap ' s besharam starring ranbir kapoor . after english vinglish and vicky donor in 2012 , eros is set to release table no 21 with rajeev khandelwal in january . having worked with shah rukh khan , aamir khan and hrithik roshan in don , talaash and zindagi na milegi dobara respectively , excel entertainment will work with fresh talent in fukrey .\nwe have lost the count of \u201cghayal deewanas\u201d of this # afghanjalebi \ud83e\udd29 # atozofnge @ katrinakaif # sajidnadiadwala @ kabirkhankk @ wardakhannadiadwala # phantom . . . # nge # entertainment # beauty # gorgeous # mondaymorning # mondaymood # mondaymotivation # bollywoodactress # bollywood # dance # love # fans # films # drama # romance # attractive # instagram # instagood # instadaily # instalove\ntentatively titled heer & ranjha , the film will be directed by sabbir khan . it will be the production house ' s second collaboration with the actor . tiger made his debut in bollywood with sajid nadiadwala ' s heropanti , and since then the two share a very special bond .\ntoo much fun\u2026 isn\u2019t it ? # atozofnge # devil @ beingsalmankhan # sajidnadiadwala @ wardakhannadiadwala # kick . . . # salmankhan # superhit # superstar # drama # thriller # love # romance # action # entertainment # songs # dance # hero # humour # best # bollywood # actor # thursday # throwbackthursday # tbt # instagram # instagood # instadaily # instalove # instamood\nthe beloved tana tan trio \ud83d\ude0d # atozofnge @ varundvn @ jacquelinef143 @ taapsee # daviddhawan # sajidnadiadwala @ wardakhannadiadwala # chaltihaikya9se12 # judwaa2 . . . # jacquelinefernandez # varundhawan # taapseepannu # judwaa # fun # masti # love # romance # double # entertainment # comedy # humour # beauties # heroine # hero # bollywood # song # dance # wednesday # instagram # instadaily # instagood # instalove\nnadiadwala married actress divya bharti on 10 may 1992 . after 10 months of their marriage divya died on 5 april 1993 , after she slipped and fell from their fifth storey window at their tulsi residency at age 19 . after divya ' s death , he met his second wife warda khan , a journalist who came to interview sajid on his first wife divya ' s first death anniversary on april 1994 . warda immediately fell for him . at the time , sajid was dating actress tabu . khan eventually proposed to nadiadwala and on 18 november 2000 , the two were married . the couple later had two sons .\nnge was the highlight of the evening with awards for kick , heropanti , highway and 2 states in various categories . sajid nadiadwala started this year on a grand scale with multiple awards to his name and now with the 21st annual life ok screen award s , looks like 2015 is going to be equally exciting .\nduring an interaction with the media for the promotion of dishoom , sajid nadiadwala was asked about the status of their next film with kabir khan . he replied by saying \u201cthere are a few scripts that we are working on , and will announce films as and when we are ready with the scripts . hrithik roshan - kabir khan film is definitely happening . we are still writing the script . \u201d\nthis will also be the second time that the handsome actor will be working with his mentor producer sajid nadiadwala and director sabbir khan . according to the reports , the first half of the movie will focus on tiger\u2019s innocence and his love story , eventually moving to an action mode which spans locations from thailand , malaysia to hong kong . the team will also be collaborating with duo sajid wajid and manj for the music .\napart from\nhighway\n, sajid isalso producing\n2 states\n- with karan johar and\nheropanti\ndirected by sabbirkhan . sajid nadiadwala will also be making his directorial debut with salmankhan starrer ,\nkick\nwhich is expected to go on floors soon . another untitledfilm under ngepl banner will star saif ali khan and will be directed by kabirkhan . all his upcoming films are being shot outside the urban comfort zone ofmumbai .\n# repost @ suniel . shetty with @ get _ repost \u30fb\u30fb\u30fb my first ever photo shoot that got me my first two films waqt hamara hai ( sajid nadiadwala ) / balwan ( raju mawani ) . . . courtesy the legendary photograher painter and publicist mr jp singhal . . . forever indebted \ud83d\ude4f # sundaystory # sundayspecial # blastfromthepast . . . # ngemovies # indian # sunielshetty # mondaymotivation # instahero # instamood # instagood # instamood # monday # mondayblues\nthe year 2015 is busy for producer sajid nadiadwala with five films in his kitty . he is working with imtiaz ali , deepika padukone and ranbir kapoor for the second time in tamasha , releasing on christmas 2015 . he also has director kabir khan\u2019s phantom with saif ali khan and katrina kaif , releasing on 3rd april 2015 . apart from these , he is also coming with the next installment of the successful housefull franchise , tiger shroff\u2019s next as well as director rohit dhawan\u2019s next .\nman of the moment , sajid nadiadwala , is nominated for kick in the most promising debut director category . while one - film - old heartthrob tiger is nominated in the most promising male category , co - star kriti has been nominated in the most promising female category . and it\u2019s not just the debut awards that the production house has been nominated for . alia bhatt has been nominated in the best actor ( female ) category for highway , while the director imtiaz ali is nominated for the best director .\nwe have always stood by our commitment as producers . paper work has started in the industry some 10 - 15 years back , but earlier , it was only oral commitment . till date , my actors have always been on oral commitment . earlier , this quality of standing by your commitment was not available in the 50s and 60s when there would be many defaulters , sirf zubaan ki keemat hoti thi . at that time also , my father\u2019s usp was that if mr nadiadwala gives his word , that commitment will be fulfilled . now , it is no longer a usp , as everything is anyways documented through contracts .\nhrithik roshan and kabir khan\u2019s movie is in scripting stage says sajid . . .\nhrithik roshan has already shown his interest in working with kabir khan . he had said \u201ckabir is a great director . i have immense respect for him . actually , i\u2019m dying to do a film with him . \u201d\nthis movie was expected to go on floor by october but since kabir khan is busy with the pre - production work of his next film with salman khan titled tubelight , the film has been pushed for the time being .\nthis site uses akismet to reduce spam . learn how your comment data is processed .\nalia bhatt upcoming movies 2018 , 2019 with release date & other . . .\nalia bhatt ' s last film badrinath ki dulhania was a super hit . check out the list of alia bhatt upcoming movies to be released in . . .\nfrom sanju to brahmastra , list of ranbir kapoor upcoming movies to be released in 2018 and 2019 . three filmfare and numerous other awards , four super . . 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public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 strict / / en\nurltoken\nwithhis movies boasting of high production values and entertaining cinema , theproducer has undoubtedly made it as one of the top producers of bollywood .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nsalman khan - starrer kick is now the third most successful movie at the domestic box office . kick has overtaken chennai express in terms domestic collection , trade analyst taran adarsh said in a tweet .\nkick till wednesday had grossed over rs 228 . 08 crore net at the domestic box office , mr adarsh said .\nkick is now behind dhoom 3 ( rs 280 . 25 crore ) and krrish 3 ( rs 240 . 50 crore ) in terms of domestic box office collection , according to bollywood website koimoi . com .\nkick has also pulled in over rs 67 crore from overseas markets , mr adarsh says , making it also salman khan ' s highest grosser in overseas markets .\nsalman khan ' s action thriller kick , released ahead of eid , crossed the rs . 100 crore mark on the fifth day after its release . salman khan ' s earlier eid releases like wanted and ek tha tiger turned out to be super hits .\nkick ' s success makes salman khan the first bollywood actor to have seven rs 100 crore movies to his credit , according to mr adarsh : ek tha tiger , dabangg 2 , bodyguard , dabangg , ready , and jai ho .\n2 states topped the list with seven nods . haider was close behind with six\nfor alia bhatt , kalank schedule wrap means it ' s time for . . .\nthe actor is kicked about being a part of the sequel of ' judwaa ' .\nto star in his father ' s film is a big responsibility . and to fit into the shoes of\n, even bigger . but the actor is kicked about being a part of the sequel of ' judwaa ' . varun has ' dishoom ' up for release this year and after its release , he will start shooting for this film . a source tells us ,\nthe first part of the film was humungously famous and hence , writing a sequel to something so popular is challenging . the writers are trying to find better punchlines , more effortless comic scenes that will suit varun . his mannerisms are very different from salman ' s and so the humour , too , will be in a different space .\nso far , the target fro the script is june and the film will start rolling after september . varun will have enough time to prep up for his characters . while the story is underway , varun will start shashank khaitan ' s next '\nhe has just 2 weeks left & i need rs . 5 . 5 lakh to save him .\n' . over an hour - long conversation , he talks to bombay times about having a kickass 2014 , the value he places on oral commitment and how he financially gains by being a generous producer . excerpts :\nyour family has been in the business for 60 years , you have been a producer for over 25 years and this year you debuted as a director . which has professionally been your best year ?\n2014 was phenomenal with highway , heropanti , 2 states and kick . my grandfather started in 1955 with producing inspector . i don\u2019t think from that time till now , more than 2 or 3 production houses have survived , the rest have shut down . just thinking about that , i get gooseflesh . we have been making films for 60 years now . there have been some good years and some bad years , but to survive for 60 years is not a joke .\nfirst , i made films with risk . they were brave films like ' highway ' in different genres . so far i had been otherwise making films of a certain kind that i wanted to make . for the first time , i took the liberty of joining hands with someone like karan johar for ' 2 states ' that i had never done before . earlier , i had always been an independent producer . i have always launched newcomer heroines , but had never launched a new boy that i did this year with tiger shroff . and fourth was to launch myself as a director after 25 years of struggling as a producer . and that film became my biggest hit and the biggest film made by a debut director in bollywood . over 60 years , no one had been a director in my family . and while my nani and mother were skeptical and worried whether i would be able to pull it off , my wife warda had always been confident that i could do it .\nto start with , we have kabir khan\u2019s ' phantom ' , imtiaz ali\u2019s ' tamasha ' , rohit dhawan\u2019s film with varun dhawan and john abraham , sabir khan\u2019s film with tiger shroff and then farhad sajid\u2019s ' housefull 3 ' with akshay kumar , abhishek bachchan and riteish deshmukh .\nmy grandfather used to love filmmaking , but he died when i was in class x . i remember , going on his set and sitting on his lap . people would come and touch his feet and call him sethji . in those days , the first shot would not be taken till the mahurat ladoos came . i remember eating those ladoos and having ice creams at film trials . there was no medium of publicity then , no trailers and that was the era of pure trial . if we were going to see taj mahal , nobody knew anything about it , so people who saw the trial were the lucky lot . we had our own theatres and my grandfather had a lot of property , not just buildings , but he owned roads in malad . he worked with the best directors and stars and would sign manmohan desai , prakash mehra , mr amitabh bachchan and vinod khanna for three films each . i am happy that i have carried his baton forward and have also worked with top stars\nand akshay kumar in multiple films . it has been a great journey , not just making films , but also doing well for 60 years .\nyou are perceived to be a generous producer who brings great production values to your films .\nyes , as i feel whenever i have paid well , i have earned also well . whenever i have tried to negotiate , my profit has also reduced . as a producer , my success rate is 90 % . that means somewhere , i greenlight my films very well . they may not be out of the box and i don\u2019t take risks except in 2014 when i did and also gained from it . actors are also insecure just as we producers are . so , for them to sit in a boat that is 90 % safe is easier . the actor feels that we know our job well . we are totally committed to the film till not just its release , but even after . when a director comes to us , he knows that he will be taken care of , money being the last aspect . the colour of money is the same everywhere , but my office is committed to looking after his needs . money used to be important for me earlier , but over the past few years , it keeps coming and does not matter now . today , we greenlight films creatively , not just keeping money in mind . i want that any director who comes and works with us should do 5 - 7 films with us .\nsome of the best directors like imtiaz ali and kabir khan like working with you . how do you manage that ?\nbesides being a producer , i am also an associate director . i take care of the creative needs of a director . during my learning stages , a lot of credit goes to my uncles , farruk and habib who made ghulami . they treated me as one normal 7th assistant and not as their relative on the set . so , i grew up learning the protocol of knowing a director\u2019s requirement . so today , when i handle top directors , i know how to handle them . i don\u2019t interfere creatively , but know how to provide for him . i am servicing the director . anyways , i feel what\u2019s the point of taking a top director if i want to tell him what to do . for me , it\u2019s a learning process working with imtiaz or kabir . despite having produced 200 films , i still feel like an assistant . filmmaking is easy if you have the right people at the right place , otherwise it can take ages to make a film . i don\u2019t make a budget ever , as you then start cutting budgets even before the film is made , but i have my own way of looking after that . and it has worked very well for me . i studied law and ca and therefore , my creativity and commerce run parallely . they don\u2019t intercept each other .\nmy younger son is too small , but my older son , who is 12 , has decided that he wants to be an actor . so it seems that 60 years in cinema is looking like it will be 100 years for our family .\nthe much - awaited trailer of john abraham , varun dhawan and jacqueline fernandez action adventure film dishoom is all set to release today .\nthe much - awaited trailer of john abraham , varun dhawan and jacqueline fernandez action adventure film dishoom is all set to release today .\nwhile there is a lot of anticipation and excitement around the trailer being released , the makers are planning big for the same . apart from the usual launch event in mumbai , audiences across india will also get to watch the trailer on the big screen in several cities . the trailer will be screened across 550 screens of pvr .\n\u201cthe trailer of dishoom will be a big treat on the silver screen and we have tried to give that experience to a section of the audiences a little in advance , \u201d he said .\ndirected by rohit dhawan , the movie has some high - octane stylized action sequences .\nit\u2019s been 24 hours since we rolled the red carpet . . . read more\nrt riteishd : 4 times the fun . . . . . # housefull4 urltoken\nrt boxofficeindia : the shoot of producer # sajidnadiadwala \u2019s # housefull4 begins today . this film is directed by simplysajidk starring aks\nrt glamsham : . akshaykumar all charged up to have fun with # housefull4 boys thedeol & riteishd . read more . . . urltoken # g\nrt supercinemaent : meet the team of # housefull4 , all set to go on floors . akshaykumar riteishd simplysajidk thedeol ngemovies # superc\nrt taran _ adarsh : # housefull4 starts . . . filming begins today [ 9 july 2018 ] . . . sajid khan directs . urltoken\nrt oyerjalok : and it starts . . . # housefull4 with akshaykumar thedeol riteishd kriti _ official kritisanon and captain simplysajidk f\nrt urbanasian : get ready to witness madness soon as the shoot for # housefull4 starts today . riteishd akshaykumar thedeol ngemovies\nrt paytmtickets : the boys are back with 4 times the fun ! shooting for # housefull4 begins . # akshaykumar urltoken\nthe one with the lucky mascots ! \ud83d\udcab from the # mahurat shot of # sajidnadiadwala \u2019s # housefull4 . @ akshaykumar @ iambobbydeol @ riteishd @ kritisanon @ kriti . kharbanda @ hegdepooja # sajidkhan @ wardakhannadiadwala . . . # bollywood # fun # ngemovies # housefull # housefull2 # housefull3 # comedy # laughter # funny # lol # monday # instamood\nthe madness , confusion and the laughter riot of # sajidnadiadwala \u2019s # housefull4 begins today ! \ud83c\udfac @ akshaykumar @ iambobbydeol @ riteishd # sajidkhan @ wardakhannadiadwala @ foxstarhindi . . . # akshaykumar # bobbydeol # riteishdeshmukh # nge # ngemovies # laughter # comedy # fun # \ud83d\ude02 # jokes # madness # instafun # instagood # bollywood # housefull # housefull2 # housefull3 # housefullseries # love"]}
{"id": 55452, "summary": [{"text": "ant farm was an avant-garde architecture , graphic arts , and environmental design practice , founded in san francisco in 1968 by chip lord and doug michels ( 1943-2003 ) .", "topic": 19}, {"text": "ant farm 's work often made use of popular icons in the united states , as a strategy to redefine the way those were conceived within the country 's imaginary . ", "topic": 16}], "title": "ant farm ( group )", "paragraphs": ["the cadillac ranch , amarillo , texas . by ant farm art group - youtube\nin 1978 , ant farm\u2019s studio and archive burn down , and the group disbands .\nnotorious art and architecture group ant farm ' s unique vision arrives on dvd in this release showcasing some of the group ' s most popular works .\nthe present is the form of all life : the time capsules of ant farm and lst explores the time capsule projects of seminal media art and architecture group ant farm and their contemporary successors , lst .\nant farm , inflatocookbook . ( san francisco : ant corps , 1973 ) , available ; urltoken inflatocookbook . pdf\ntags : ant farm , ant farm media van v . 08 [ time capsule ] , art of participation , bruce tomb , chip lord , curtis schreier , exhibitions\nclosing ceremony for the ant farm media van v . 08 ( time capsule ) :\nelectronic arts intermix : the eternal frame , ant farm ; t . r . uthco\nant farm meda van v . 08 [ time capsule ] , front elevation , 2008\nant farm media van v . 08 [ time capsule ] , side elevation , 2008\nin 1970 , ant farm bought a sony portapak and initiated a series of improvisational tapes . ant farm\u2019s dirt dishes is the edited version of these video scrapbook entries . ant farm\u2019s kitchen featured a camera mounted on a lazy susan that turned communal meals into a performance\n\u201cspace , land and time : underground adventures with ant farm\u201d\u009d compiles interviews , archival video , unseen footage of the group\u2019s work , new animations and stills .\nant farm , space cowboy meets plastic businessman , 1969 . performance at alley theater , houston\nant farm ' s media van . image via mlab at california college of the arts .\nmembers of ant farm outside of one of their inflatable structures . image via carnegie mellon university .\nant farm cheekily represents the spaces of bourgeois domesticity in service of radical diplomacy with \u2018alien\u2019 life .\nbrooklyn , ny \u2013 pioneer works is pleased to announce the present is the form of all life : the time capsules of ant farm and lst , an exhibition exploring the time capsule projects of seminal media art and architecture group ant farm and their contemporary successors , lst .\nin 2004 , the berkeley art museum will present a major retrospective of ant farm ' s work .\nrecent projects : ant farm media van v . 08 [ time capsule ] and to & from lax\ndistribution maps for the carebara polita group : a african species b american species .\ncarebara madibai is the only species of this group with nine - segmented antennae .\nant farm\u2019s tour of australia is documented by tv talk show appearances , including a performance by the \u201cartist - kangaroo . \u201d ant farm scored and conducted \u201ccarmen : the auto opera\u201d in front of the sydney opera house\nant farm\u2019s successor group , lst , has taken up the project with their contemporary work \u201cant farm media van v . 08 [ time capsule ] \u201d ( 2008 ) . this work not only functions but updates the original\u2019s line of questioning , exploring notions of the time capsule in the digital age .\nin ant farm ' s 1975 video art piece ,\nmedia burn ,\n\u009d the group ' s members drive a cadillac into a wall of burning televisions .\nspace , land , and time : underground adventures with ant farm\n\u009d will be featured wednesday night at the hammer museum .\nlst is a contemporary group including ant farm members chip lord and curtis schreier joined by the artist and architect bruce tomb . the contemporary group formed around the creation of the ant farm media van v . 08 [ time capsule ] , which contains the huqquh . the huqquh is a digital media time capsule creation device which uploads files from participants . the first iteration of the ant farm media van v . 08 [ time capsule ] was created for the art of participation : 1950 to now , a 2008 exhibition at sfmoma ( which also holds a number of ant farm works in its collection ) .\nthe artists\u2019 collective ant farm was established in san francisco in 1968 by architects chip lord and doug michels . in addition to their utopian architectural designs , ant farm staged actions critiquing the media , politics and art itself .\nsince final 1970s , graffitis by anonymous\nartists\n( foolish men\nart group\n) cover all the cadillacs of the ant farm art group . this is one of the few images of cadillac ranch in its original condition , taken circa 1976 ( texasmonthly . com )\nthe new film \u201cspace , land and time : underground adventures with ant farm\u201d by elizabeth federici and laura harrison directs long overdue attention to the group\u2019s work and legacy . the trailer for the film gives a taste of ant farm\u2019s energy and attitude which set the tone for so much culture jamming that followed .\nlst is a contemporary group including ant farm members chip lord and curtis schreier joined by the artist and architect bruce tomb . the contemporary group formed around the creation of the ant farm media van v . 08 [ time capsule ] , which contains the media huqquh . the huqquh is a digital media time capsule creation device which uploads files from participants . the first iteration of the ant farm media van v . 08 [ time capsule ] was created for the art of participation : 1950 to now , a 2008 exhibition at sfmoma . ( which also holds a number of ant farm works in its collection ) .\nconstance lewallen , senior curator for exhibitions at the bam and curator of the upcoming exhibition\nant farm 1968 - 1978\nwill begin the program with a brief historical overview of ant farm ' s ten - year collaboration .\narchitecture and art collective ant farm were no ordinary group of building designers . formed in 1968 by chip lord , curtis schreier and doug michels , ant farm\u2019s name was a metaphor for \u201cunderground architecture\u201d . ironically their most famous work cadillac ranch ( 1974 ) protrudes noticeably from the ground ( see our previous post ) .\n[ 1 ] media burn , original film by ant farm , 1975 [ 2 ] counterculture terroir : california\u2019s hippie enterprise zone , greg castillo , 2015 [ 3 ] ant farm 1968 - 1978 \u23bcby constance m . lewallen and steve seid ; with additional essays by chip lord , caroline maniaque , and michael sorkin ; and a timeline by ant farm . berkeley : university of california press , \u00a9 2004 . [ 4 ] space , land and time : underground adventures with ant farm . dir . beth federici and laura harrison . perf . ant farm . 2010 . dvd .\nrecent projects : ant farm media van v . 08 [ time capsule ] and to & from lax | mit architecture\nthe last car that the group bought was the 1949 club sedan model , and it was also the first car to be buried , it is the westernmost one of the group .\npublisher actar says : felicity d . scott revisits the architectural , art , video , and intermedia practices of the experimental collective ant farm , self - described \u00a8super - radical activist environmentalists . \u00a8 drawing together archival material on their extended fields of practice , ant farm features the first full - color publication of the complete ant farm timeline , as well as allegorical time warp : the media fallout ( 1969 ) and an archival dossier on ant farm\u2019s truckstop network ( 1970 - 1972 ) .\nthe exhibition of ant farm\u2019s work is on view at the caac in sevilla , spain , until june 8 , 2008 .\nant farm has taken ecology ( from the greek oikos for \u2018house\u2019 ) back to its roots by designing an interspecies domicile .\n2009 houston cinema arts festival - what if , why not ? : underground adventures with ant farm ( aurorapictureshow . org )\never since i saw that magnificent retrospective about ant farm at the centro andaluz de arte contemporaneo in sevilla , i\u2019ve been looking for the ant farm \u2018bible\u2019 , the book among the many books dedicated to the experimental architecture and performance group . this one is as close as it can get to being the best monograph i\u2019ve found so far about the avant - garde architects , activists and performers ( granted that i wouldn\u2019t call myself an expert in ant farm matters . )\nthe ant genus carebara westwood ( hymenoptera , formicidae ) : synonymisation of pheidologeton mayr under carebara , establishment and revision of the c . polita species group\nthe ant genus carebara westwood ( hymenoptera , formicidae ) : synonymisation of pheidologeton mayr under carebara , establishment and revision of the c . polita species group\n' ' you mean like an ant farm ? ' ' a friend asked , and thus the enterprise got its evocative name .\nc . m . lewallen , ant farm 1968 - 1978 , illustrated edition . ( university of california press , 2004 ) .\nan entertaining and informative look at the radical and irreverent architecture collective ant farm most widely known for their iconic land sculpture cadillac ranch .\ninflatables ( 1971 ) by ant farm in volume magazine # 24 , 2010 . via ok do | pins on the go | pinterest\na strong emphasis on spectacle and audience participation made ant farm\u2019s work accessible to the wider public and allowed it to disseminate its message .\nin 1972 the group built in texas the house of the century , a ferro - cement weekend residence with organic shapes that remind the inflatable structure that ant farm had realized a few years earlier , in particular their ice 9 prototype .\ndate acquired 1991 credit collection sfmoma accessions committee fund purchase copyright \u00a9 ant farm permanent url urltoken artwork status not on view at this time .\nin 1973 playboy dubbed ant farm a \u2018cultural commando group\u2019 . they weren\u2019t far off . kidnapping buckminster fuller , crashing a cadillac through a wall of burning television sets and restaging jfk\u2019s assassination in dallas were some of the more outrageous and provocative actions undertaken during the group\u2019s ten - year collaboration . from 1968 to 1978 chip lord , doug michels and curtis schreier functioned as ant farm , an art collective with a utopian agenda and a penchant for radical architecture . trained as architects , the group was often joined by other artists and collaborators , including doug hall and hudson marquez , to actualize projects and media events .\nthe version of media burn contained on this dvd program was remastered in 2003 and contains a 23 minute commentary track by members of ant farm .\nin 1971 , design group ant farm published the inflatocookbook \u2014 ostensibly a manual for how others could make\narchitectural performances\nout of inflatable structures . back then , nearly five decades ago , ant farm would create and tour with their pseudo - habitable creations . they are a far cry from the inflatable structures of today , which by and large are associated with the bouncy castles of birthday parties .\nthe present is the form of all life : the time capsules of ant farm and lst explores the time capsule projects of seminal media art and architecture group ant farm and their contemporary successors , lst . tracing the time capsule\u2019s evolution from analog archive to digital database , the exhibition examines the mutable nature of time perception , rapidly accelerating media obsolescence , and our shifting cultural attitudes toward preservation and privacy .\nharrison and federici learned about ant farm while studying art history as undergraduates . an encounter with the late doug michels inspired them to collaborate on what was originally going to be a shorter film focused on one of ant farm\u2019s works , \u201cfilm capsule . \u201d\u009d but as harrison and federici learned more about what the group had done , they eventually decided to create a full - length documentary about the collective .\nant farm , a group of artists and architects based in san francisco , produced experimental work between 1968 and 1978 . the group combined architecture , performance , happenings , sculpture , installation , and graphic design , and documented its activities on camera in the early days of video art , embracing the latest technologies to disseminate its scathing criticism of american culture and mass media .\nthe fuji group pavilion at the 1970 osaka expo , then the world ' s largest air - supported structure .\nchip lord\u2019s talk presents several recent projects and includes a historical introduction to the radical art and architecture group ant farm , 1968\u20131978 . in 1970 ant farm travelled cross - country in a \u201cmedia van\u201d shooting video and networking with other artists . ant farm media van v . 08 [ time capsule ] , an interactive sculpture made in 2008 , invites users to leave a \u201cdonation\u201d to a digital time capsule , but also functions as a small video theater showing works made in 1970 . this on - going project migrates across time and space and intersects with new ubiquitous technologies .\none theme developed in ant farm\u2019s body of work , and explored in the film , is the rise of mass media and television and their accompanying dangers \u201c\u201c topics even more relevant today . ant farm traveled through the u . s . in its \u201cmedia van , \u201d\u009d a chevrolet van that acted as an on - the - go studio for the group , which used it to share information with the public as it toured .\nartwork title media burn artist name ant farm date created 1975 classification videotape medium single - channel video , color , with sound , 37 min . dimensions dimensions variable\nsurveying the surly conceptual comedy that was ant farm , it is hard to find any contemporary equivalent . certainly the danish groups n55 and superflex explore similar strains of utopianism , but it is difficult to match the combined effect of ant farm\u2019s wicked political wit , idealism and satirical exuberance . without the upheavals and cultural shifts of the 1960s , agitprop groups such as ant farm \u2013 or their contemporaries the british collective archigram and the italian superstudio \u2013 would have been inconceivable . but this show couldn\u2019t be timelier . in our own tumultuous and politically polarized era , a renewed awareness of the example set by ant farm appears even more invaluable and overdue .\nant farm undertook large scale projects that incorporated iconic elements of american culture , especially the kitsch , as seen in the tailfin exhibit of buried cadillacs in amarillo .\nperhaps best known for the iconic desert monolith \u201ccadillac ranch\u201d and stunts like \u201cmedia burn , \u201d the radical architecture and media art group ant farm created an abundance of works across disciplines\u2014including video , publications , built environments and performances . throughout their career ( 1968\u201379 ) , ant farm conceived a series of time capsules that focused not on the eternal but rather on the fleeting aspects of postwar american culture : consumer goods , media archives and tchotchkes . for various reasons , all of ant farm\u2019s time capsules failed to function , that is , to be opened at the allotted future time and the intact contents examined .\n' we wanted to be an architecture group that was more like a rock band \u2026 we would be doing underground architecture , like underground newspapers and underground movies , and [ a friend ] said ,\noh , you mean like an ant farm ?\n' - doug michels quoted in , c . m . lewallen , ant farm 1968 - 1978 , illustrated edition . ( university of california press , 2004 ) , p . 41 .\ncadillac ranch is a public art installation in amarillo ( texas ) , on the route 66 . it ' s a row of half - buried cadillacs showing their tail - fins . this artwork was created in 1974 by chip lord , hudson marquez and doug michels ( ant farm art group ) [ cover photo : cadillac ranch ( 1974 ) , photo taken by doug michels ( ant farm ) - weblogs . lib . uh . edu ]\nkohout rj ( 1987 ) three new polyrhachis sexspinosa\u2013group species from the philippines . memoirs of the queensland museum 25 : 169\u2013176 .\nparvimyrma gen . nov . belonging to the solenopsis genus group from vietnam ( hymenoptera : formicidae : myrmicinae : solenopsidini ) .\n) is a small farm at the beginning of a narrow valley isolated between the mountains and the plain with a few native shrubs and trees at 1300 m . the farm is planted with\nthe original 30 - minute media burn video produced by ant farm has more footage of the event , car design details , the full kennedy speech , and more tv coverage . it is hosted at urltoken an online video archive run by ant farm co - conspirator tom weinberg . he and the ant farm guys were also part of a san francisco video collective called top value television ( or tvtv ) whose members included harold ramis and bill murray ( prior to his debut on snl ) .\nchip lord and curtis schreier , members of the multidisciplinary san francisco artist collective ant farm , reflect on the group ' s formation and its rejection of the dominant architectural modes of the 1960s . inspired by the bay area counterculture , they used\nhippie architecture\nto create utopian environments .\n, 1975 ; single - channel video , color , with sound , 37 min . , dimensions variable ; collection sfmoma , accessions committee fund purchase ; \u00a9 ant farm\nant farm : the dolphin embassy viewed from directly astern ( 1977 ) ; university of california , berkeley art museum and pacific film archive . photo : benjamin blackwell .\nbolton , b . 1975c . the sexspinosa - group of the ant genus polyrhachis f . smith ( hym . formicidae ) . j . entomol . ser . b 44 : 1 - 14 pdf\nant farm was also interested in making architecture accessible to non - experts . in early 1971 they released their \u201cinflatocookbook\u201d , a primer on inflatable construction with practical tips based on their experiences producing inflatables around the country . the group toured art museums and university campuses teaching people how to make inflatables .\n[ 1 ] lewallen , constance m . and steve seid , ant farm 1968 - 1978 ( oakland : university of california press , 2004 ) . [ 2 ] castillo , greg . \u201ccounterculture terroir : california\u2019s hippie enterprise zone\u201d in hippie modernism : the struggle for utopia ( exhibit catalogue ) 2015 . [ 3 ] federici , beth and laura harrison ( directors ) . space , land and time : underground adventures with ant farm . 2010 . dvd . [ 4 ] castillo , 2015 . [ 5 ] space , land and time : underground adventures with ant farm . dir . beth federici and laura harrison . perf . ant farm . 2010 . dvd . [ 6 ] ibid . [ 7 ] ibid . [ 8 ] lewallen , constance m . and seid , 2004 . [ 9 ] ant farm , media burn ( 1975 ) .\nthe british artist and turner prize winner is taking on the gun advocacy group at a time of renewed debate around arms . . .\nin 2003 , alien ant farm premiered their new single by playing it on top of a building across from the bet awards while everyone was outside , they were arrested onsite .\nat 7 p . m . the museum will show \u201cspace , land and time , \u201d\u009d a new film documenting the radical - art - and - architecture collective ant farm . the free screening of the film , co - directed by laura harrison and beth federici , will be followed by a discussion with ant farm\u2019s co - founder , chip lord .\nbrown wl jr ( 2000 ) [ untitled . mitis\u2013group . pyramica mitis brown sp . n . ] 441\u2013443 in : bolton b . the ant tribe dacetini . memoirs of the american entomological institute 65 : 1\u20131028 .\nkohout rj ( 2006b ) new species of the polyrhachis ( myrma ) parabiotica species group from the philippines . australian entomologist 33 : 155\u2013163 .\nthree years after media burn , in 1978 , a fire started in ant farm\u2019s studio , and much of their media was destroyed . this , along with the demise of the hippie era , marked the end of ant farm . fortunately , not all of their material was destroyed , and many of their images have been recently digitized at the berkeley art museum / pacific film archive ( bampfa ) . ant farm\u2019s work figured prominently in the 2017 hippie modernism exhibit at bampfa which has travelled to multiple museums across the united states including the walker art center .\nant farm \u2013 living archive 7 , by felicity scott , an assistant professor of architecture at columbia university and a founding editor of the grey room quarterly ( amazon usa and uk . )\nant farm , dolon emb 2 ( drawing by curtis schreier ) . 1975 , hand colored brownline , 18x22 in . berkeley art museum & pacific film archive , 2005 . 14 . 65\nant farm disbanded officially in 1978 after a fire in their san francisco studio destroyed much of their work . ( source : http : / / www . architecture . yale . edu )\nin 2003 , alien ant farm premiered their new single by playing it on top of a building across from the bet awards while everyone was outside , they were arrested onsite . : videos\ngaster \u2013 old name for the third main body division of the ant body .\nthe ant genus carebara westwood ( hymenoptera : formicidae ) in the malagasy region .\nthe ant genus carebara westwood in the arabian peninsula ( hymenoptera , formicidae ) .\ni remember seeing a short film on ant farm a couple of years ago . it is very interesting since i had no idea what kind of statement it was making at the time . i\u2019ll look into this book since i don\u2019t know a whole lot about the specific group nor that time but have always wanted to know more .\nin the late 1960s and early ' 70s , the ant farm collective pioneered the idea of\ninflatable\nstructures as alternative architecture . inflatables illustrated offers a visual primer on how ant farm prepared and constructed their utopian , experimental inflatable - plastic architecture . objects such as\nthe 50x50 foot pillow ,\nspare tire inflatable\nand\nclean air pod\nare examples of the group ' s notion of an architectural practice that was less about pneumatic structure than it was about interactivity and ephemerality . this tape is a corollary to ant farm ' s seminal 1969 publication the inflatocookbook ( now out of print ) , a\ndo - it - yourself\nguide to inflatable architecture . both the book and the tape can be seen as early examples of what is now termed\nopen source\n; through collective practice , ant farm was interested in providing widespread access to their artistic concepts .\nwe\u2019ll be featuring tyler survant\u2019s \u201cbiological borderlands : ant farm\u2019s zoopolitics\u201d . ant farm was an avant - garde artist collective , based out of san francisco during the 1960s and 70s , focusing on work that engaged the built environment in both architectural and ecological senses . survant takes a close look at their \u201cdolphin embassy\u201d project , a co - habitation space for the species ' mutual education .\nant farm\u2019s original dolphin embassy , conceived for the 1973 exhibition 2020 vision ( contemporary arts museum houston ) , also referred to as the \u2018rv john lilly\u2019 to distinguish it from later iterations . ant farm , dolon emb 1 ( drawing by curtis schreier ) . 1975 , hand colored brownline , 18x22 in . berkeley art museum & pacific film archive , 2005 . 14 . 66 .\ntrager jc ( 1991 ) a revision of the fire ants , solenopsis geminata group . journal of the new york entomological society 99 : 141\u2013198 .\nalumnus doug michels , who set out to make \u201cunderground architecture\u201d\u009d to counter the architectural mainstream . the multi - disciplinary group produced work that challenged accepted boundaries of art , while providing a sharp cultural commentary for its spectators . at a time of widespread social and cultural revolution , ant farm added its subversive yet playful voice to society through architecture .\ndespite the afrotropical nature of the type locality we found it important to give a key to the closely related species in the aenictus wroughtonii - group .\na review of the solenopsis genus\u2013group and revision of afrotropical monomorium mayr ( hymenoptera : formicidae ) . bulletin of the british museum ( natural history ) .\na new species of carebara from the philippines with notes and comments on the systematics of the carebara genus group ( hymenoptera : formicidae : myrmicinae ) .\n' ' that ' s all it took , ' ' mr . michels said in an interview with the exhibition ' s curator , constance lewallen , several months before his death . ' ' it was very ant farm . the founding of the name was indicative of how ant farm worked : the right idea comes , everybody acknowledges it is the right idea and instantly adopts it . ' '\nant farm organized media burn , in which two \u201cartist dummies\u201d dressed as astronauts \u201cdrove\u201d a customized 1959 cadillac renamed the phantom dream car at full speed into a wall of flaming television sets . using the car once again as a cultural icon , ant farm addressed the pervasive presence of television in everyday life , affronting the same media they had invited to cover the event . the video is styled after news coverage of a space launch , including melodramatic prestunt interviews with the members of the group and an inspirational speech by a john f . kennedy impersonator .\ninfluence of the hypogaeic army ant dorylus ( dichthadia ) laevigatus on tropical arthropod communities .\ntaxonomy and biology of the supposedly lestobiotic ant genus paedalgus ( hymenoptera : formicidae ) .\nexamining the impact of mass media in american culture , media burn exemplifies ant farm ' s fascination with the automobile and television as cultural artifacts , and their approach to social critique through spectacle and humor .\nan exhibition devoted to ant farm , organized by mr . michels , mr . lord and mr . schreier , will open at the berkeley art museum in berkeley , calif . , in january 2004 .\neugene , ore . - - ( april 5 , 2013 ) \u2013 chip lord , founder of the architecture and media collaborative ant farm , is in eugene for events in conjunction with the exhibition \u201cwest of center : art and the counterculture experiment in america , 1965 - 1977 . \u201d lord will showcase his video art as part of schnitzer cinema and present an artist talk on the history of ant farm .\nfilling the entirepioneer works main exhibition space is a monumental inflatable structure custom - designed by lst that recalls ant farm\u2019s radical architectural environments from the sixties and seventies . the transitory structure cocoons the exhibition\u2019s main feature : ant farm media van v . 08 [ time capsule ] ( 2008 - 2016 ) , a contemporary interactive media sculpture and time capsule by lst that re - envisions ant farm\u2019s historic 1971 media van . within the contemporary version , a device called the huqquh , randomly downloads media files from participants\u2019 smartphones throughout the duration of the exhibition . the compiled data creates a digital time capsule at pioneer works .\nalien ant farm ' s anthology album is really great . every song on there is worth a listen . it ' s unfortunate they are remembered as\nthat band that covered that mj song\n.\ni looooove alien ant farm and it was amazing they did that . everyone was jamming out and had no problem , but i guess some higher - ups and leo definitely had a problem with it .\n\u201c ( ant farm was ) so diverse in their enterprise , and their work spans so many different realms . it was always more about the idea than how to execute it , \u201d\u009d harrison said .\ncadillac ranch is located in amarillo , texas along route 66 . the public art installation was formed in 1974 by a hippie group [ . . . ]\nthe buggy farm in conway texas , on route 66 , east of amarillo is a parody of the cadillac ranch .\nant farm was established within the counter - cultural milieu of 1968 san francisco by two architects , chip lord and doug michels , later joined by curtis schreier . their work dealt with the intersection of architecture , design and media art , critiquing the north american culture of mass media and consumerism . ant farm produced works in a number of formats , including agitprop events , manifestos , videos , performances and installations .\n3 . c . city transforms ant farm\u2019s polemical explorations of a counter - america to today\u2019s global context , in which climate change is challenging architecture to engage in urgent diplomacy and become an agent of change .\nbelow ant farm members hudson marquez , chip lord and doug michels with top - hatted stanley marsh 3 , who commissioned cadillac ranch , at the 20th anniversary party for cadillac ranch on june 21 , 1994 .\nant farm crossed disciplinary boundaries into performance , multi - media , and public art within the context of radical changes going on in the art world and the social landscape in the early 1970\u2019s . in 1970 , ant farm travelled cross country in a \u201cmedia van\u201d shooting video and networking with other artists . ant farm media van v . 08 [ time capsule ] , an interactive sculpture made in 2008 , invites users to leave a \u201cdonation\u201d to a digital time capsule , but also functions as a small video theater showing works made in 1970 . this on - going project migrates across time and space and intersects with new ubiquitous technologies .\nmandibles \u2013 anterior appendages of the head , with which the ant manipulates its environment . they are variable in shape , dentition , and function , and extremely important in ant taxonomy .\na new myrmicine ant genus from cocoa leaf litter in ghana ( hymenoptera : formicidae ) .\na taxonomic study on the ant genus pheidologeton mayr in guangxi ( hymenoptera : formicidae ) .\ni am particularly interested in ant farm\u2019s early work . in 1970 the group produced a set of temporary inflatable buildings designed as communal living spaces and performance centers . politically charged , the inflatables challenged american consumerism culture by suggesting a radically different and communal way of living . they could be quickly and inexpensively constructed , moved , and augmented , supporting a nomadic way of life .\ntil i really like alien ant farm . i ' ve only ever heard that michael jackson cover song they did . i ' m glad that some of those folks looked like they were good sports about it .\nby t . r . uthco and ant farm : doug hall , chip lord , doug michels , jody procter . video production : skip blumberg , bart friedman , alan shulman , pepper molser , bill harlan , jim newman , t . l . morey , optic nerve . editors : doug hall , chip lord , doug michels , jody proctor . with : ant farm , t . r . uthco , stanley marsh iii .\nthis brief history of ant farm\u2019s appropriation of the tailfin would be incomplete without mentioning the iconic cadillac ranch ( 1974 ) , arguably the group\u2019s best - known fin project . the ranch is often defined in the context of consumer culture and its technological trends , but for doug michels it was a\ndolphin idea .\nthe ten cadillacs , with noses half - submerged in a desert plain as flat as the sea , tailfins aloft , suggest dolphins caught mid - breach . this chimerical image , another techno - zoological mashup , reminds us that in the shadows of ant farm machines often lurk animals\u2014which brings us back to the group\u2019s zoopolitical monument and ultimate homage to the fin , the dolphin embassy , in whose non - human inhabitants the fish fin is re - embodied .\nant farm deployed their conceptual world through videos , manifestos , spectacular performances and installations until 1978 , when they disbanded following a studio fire . most of the slide and video documentation was saved , but very little else survived .\nactar has just released ant farm \u2013 living archive 7 . felicity d . scott has collected archival material to illustrate the early trajectory of the collective , including its architecture , inflatables , performance , multimedia , and video work .\nno single communication form , however , is of more interest to ant farm than another . they thrive on all forms of media and have made interventions into many fields , from architecture to community planning to the general environment .\nwheeler wm ( 1919b ) the ant genus lordomyrma . psyche ( cambridge ) 26 : 97\u2013106 .\nwheeler wm ( 1929c ) the ant genus rhopalomastix . psyche ( cambridge ) 36 : 95\u2013101 .\n12 . different worker subcastes in dimorphic and polymorphic species , sometimes with enormous size variation ( e . g . in carebara polita group and in many former pheidologeton ) .\non thursday , april 18 at 6 p . m . , lord presents \u201cant farm : then and now , \u201d presenting recent projects and including an historical introduction to the radical art and architecture group . ant farm , founded in 1968 , engaged in fringe research in architecture on two levels \u2013 a utopian , image - based practice using media , and a practical , do - it - yourself activity in air - supported structures and nomadic living . co - sponsored by the departments of architecture , art , and the history of art and architecture , the talk is at 100 willamette hall , 1371 east 13 th ave .\nant farm\u2019s work anticipates all kinds of conceptual art and pranks , including the yes men , improv everywhere , burning man , and the cacophony society . in fact gary warne who founded the suicide club , the progenitor of the cacophony society , was a participant in ant farm\u2019s media burn event in which a modified cadillac crashed through a pyramid of television sets . twenty years later , the san francisco cacophony society would have it\u2019s own \u201ckill your tv\u201d event .\noriginally published in domus 522 / may 1973 the san francisco and houston - based ant farm is a group of philosophers , film - makers , politicians , and architects who live a nomadic and collectively organized iife scattered throughout texas and california . every member of the community is an active participant in the realization of social actions that range from building buildings , to making objects , records , video tapes and demonstrations . their sense of cohesion is extraordinary . the operations performed on one coast are nearly identical to the operations that other members of the group may excogitate on the other . the underground spirit of the group has sent out an army of termites into the subsoil of american officialdom . fundamentally , ant farm are artists hell - bent on the destruction of america ' s myths and public values , through performances and through the political transmissions of the underground tvtv station\u2014top value television . a policy of guerilla video offers information radically different from what is available on ordinary american television .\nintegrates performance , spectacle and media critique , as ant farm stages an explosive collision of two of america ' s most potent cultural symbols : the automobile and television . on july 4 , 1975 , at san francisco ' s cow palace , ant farm presented what they termed the\nultimate media event .\nin this alternative bicentennial celebration , a\nphantom dream car\n\u2014a reconstructed 1959 el dorado cadillac convertible\u2014was driven through a wall of burning tv sets .\nby ant farm : chip lord , doug michels , curtis schreier , uncle buddie . artist - president : doug hall . executive producer : tom weinberg . editors : chip lord , skip blumberg , doug michels , tom weinberg .\nhowever , ant farm simultaneously rejects the technological primitivism of the cetacean species , noted by esquire in its tongue - in - cheek tagline to a 1975 embassy article , \u201cbringing modern technology to the least developed nation of all . \u201d\nkohout rj ( 2006a ) a review of the polyrhachis cryptoceroides species - group with description of a new species from thailand ( hymenoptera : formicidae ) myrmecologische nachrichten 8 : 145\u2013150 .\nin 2015 , workac and ant farm\u2019s chip lord and curtis schreier come together to reconstruct the lost archive . focusing on the architectural scales of house , building and city , workac creates new drawings of the house of the century , dolphin embassy and convention city . a conversation , recorded as \u2018hacking ant farm , \u2019 identifies a series of shared interests between the two practices and leads to a new proposal : 3 . c . city : climate , convention , cruise .\nwheeler wm ( 1924b ) on the ant genus chrysapace crawley . psyche ( cambridge ) 31 : 224\u2013225\nthe ant genus pheidologeton of guangxi and the description of a new species ( hymenoptera : formicidae ) .\na taxonomic study on the ant genus pheidologeton mayr ( hymenoptera , formicidae , myrmicinae ) from china .\nthe paper aims at contributing to design history through the presentation of selected works realised by the american artist collective ant farm ( 1968\u201378 ) whose practice is informed by graphic & product design , performance , architecture , and video art . a case study on ant farm enables to draw a more general historical picture on how the domains of art , design , architecture , multi - media , performance , counterculture , environmental activism , and science were interrelated during the 60 - 70s .\nlapolla js , brady sg , shattuck so ( 2010 ) phylogeny and taxonomy of the prenolepis genus - group of ants ( hymenoptera : formicidae ) . systematic entomology 35 : 118\u2013131 .\nthe centro andaluz de arte contemporaneo in sevilla is currently running an exhibition dedicated to ant farm , a group of experimental architects and critical artists active mostly in the \u201970s . the exhibition includes videos , models , original drawings , inflatables and all the quiet you can expect in a cultural center located inside a stunning monastry on the bank of the guadalquivir river , the monasterio de la cartuja de santa mar\u00eda de las cuevas .\nthe house of the century was built in 1972 by the ant farm art collective , a group that included architects richard jost , a then - recent graduate of the university of houston , and doug michels , founder of the collective and professor at uofh . ( ant farm is best known for the cadillac ranch in amarillo , which they built in 1974 . ) the house was meant to celebrate man ' s journey into space , and was completed just three years after apollo 11 landed on the moon . when texas traveler found out the house was still standing in angleton , about a half - hour drive south of houston , we were determined to find it .\nant farm reunited for one last project in 1986 \u2013 again in houston \u2013 when they designed a monument for the hard rock caf\u00e9 in river oaks . their save - the - planet sculpture consisted of a 1962 ford thunderbird mounted on a tall pylon that allowed the car to soar through the air . alas , the restaurant and the car sculpture are gone , but much of ant farm\u2019s work is preserved in the doug michels architectural papers at the university of houston libraries , special collections .\ncurtis schreier studied architecture at risd . in 1970 he joined ant farm during a period of architectural experimentation with inflatable structures and was instrumental in the creation of media burn , the dolphin embassy , convention city , and other works . in 2007 he joined chip lord and bruce tomb for the commission ant farm media van v . 08 [ time capsule ] for the sfmoma exhibition the art of participation : 1950 - now . he has lectured on architecture at yale and the university of pennsylvania .\nmost famous for \u201ccadillac ranch\u201d\u009d ( 1974 ) , the iconic series of upturned cadillacs wedged in texan wheatfields , ant farm also produced much performance , installation and video art , as well as numerous architectural commissions in the u . s . its 26 - minute video \u201cmedia burn\u201d\u009d ( 1975 ) , in which the group\u2019s members drive a cadillac into a wall of burning televisions , has become a much - studied classic in video art .\nmembers of the bellum creative group range from designers and writers , to illustrators and studio artists . bellum aims to use this medium to connect freelancers with business owners looking for creative services .\nsmith f ( 1853 ) monograph of the genus cryptocerus , belonging to the group cryptoceridae \u2013 family myrmicidae \u2013 division hymenoptera heterogyna . transactions of the entomological society of london 2 : 213\u2013228 .\nthe artist collective ant farm emerged in the late 1960 ' s , a period in which collaboration went hand - in - hand with explorations of the alternative fringe in architecture and art . counter - cultural artists and architects turned away from traditional institutional frameworks and created alternative practices that became earthworks , conceptual art , performance , video art , installation , and designer / builder architecture . ant farm ' s hybrid practice touched on all of these areas , which have since been formalized as genres of art practice . while post - structuralism and deconstruction had not yet entered the discourse of art criticism , ant farm ' s best works were prescient illustrations of simulation theory and iconic spectacle demonstrating a deep understanding of\nthe society of the spectacle .\ndisturbing a huge fire ant mound ! - neuse river trail , clayton nc - oct . 25 , 2014\nbolton b ( 2000 ) the ant tribe dacetini . memoirs of the american entomological institute 65 : 1\u20131028 .\nlapolla js ( 2009 ) taxonomic revision of the southeast asian ant genus euprenolepis . zootaxa 2046 : 1\u201325 .\nevolution of a soldier caste specialized to lay unfertilized eggs in the ant genus crematogaster ( subgenus orthocrema ) .\nthe evolution of myrmicine ants : phylogeny and biogeography of a hyperdiverse ant clade ( hymenoptera : formicidae ) .\nat least eleven species of anochetus have been recorded from the philippines . one additional unnamed species of the a . longifossatus species group may belong to anochetus schoedli . of the eleven species , anochetus graeffei and anochetus ruginotus belong to the a . graeffei group , anochetus isolatus to the a . cato group , anochetus schoedli to the a . longifossatus group , and anochetus princeps to the a . rugosus group . the other six species belong to the a . risii group , which shows a great diversity in southeastern asia and eastwards to taiwan , the philippines and new guinea ( brown 1978 , terayama 1989 ) . endemism is chiefly found in the a . risii group : five species are only recorded from single locations in the philippines , the identification of the sixth species ( anochetus modicus from negros ) needs confirmation . the mountainous species a . schoedli is probably also a locally endemic species , as are all other members of the a . longifossatus species group ( see brown 1978 ) . their small body size , light pigmentation , and minute eyes indicate a life in the lower leaf litter and possibly low dispersal abilities . three species , a . graeffei , a . princeps and a . isolatus have wide distribution . however , more detailed taxonomic studies may change the concept of species with high morphological variability like a . graeffei and a . isolatus . anochetus ruginotus is presently only recorded from the philippines , but as the taxon was hitherto in synonymy with a . graeffei , it may have a wider distribution than presently known .\nant farm \u2013 living archive 7 demonstrates the relevance of ant farm\u2019s work by situating it within the context of contemporary events and culture . it is incredibly well documented and illustrated with pictures , sketches , and other historical images . i found the illustrations so amazing that i\u2019m going to shut my mouth , leave you with this little video i made to show you what\u2019s inside the book and spend some time with that wii fit i finally managed to snatch in a little shop over there in sleepy namur !\na classic landmark beside route 66 in amarillo , tx ; consisting of ten cadillac cars which are half buried nose - down in the ground in a single file . this public art is the work of the ant farm and was created in 1974 .\nanthology is such a good album but alien ant farm is one of those bands that just couldn ' t recapture the magic of their first album . they had a good sound but sort of faded into a foo fighters rip off to be honest .\nfischer g , azorsa f , fisher bl ( 2014 ) the ant genus carebara westwood ( hymenoptera , formicidae ) : synonymisation of pheidologeton mayr under carebara , establishment and revision of the c . polita species group . zookeys 438 : 57\u2013112 . doi : 10 . 3897 / zookeys . 438 . 7922\nfounded in san francisco in 1969 ant farm could be regarded today as a very effective mix between archigram , the rolling stones and the yes men . ant farm embraced the latest technologies at the same time as they hit american culture on the head with their social and political comments and their highly critical ( up to being in some cases destructive ) approach to mass media . their projects do not stop at the work of art itself , they also encompass the mass media rendering of that work of art .\nwritten by shamberg , it nevertheless incorporates ideas from many people involved in early video , and offers a rich exposition of language and rhetoric particular to the time . designed by the ant farm , a west coast media group , it ' s photographs and images certainly capture some of the visual culture of the early video practitioners and offer some interesting visual information as well . seeing paul ryan in monastic habit is worth the price of the entire book .\nby joseph armstrong houston has always attracted creative people , drawn by the city\u2019s openness to new ideas and by the presence of wealthy patrons willing to support those ideas . few of these artists have been as provocative as the counterculture arts group known as ant farm ( 1968 - 1978 ) . after teaching at the university of houston in 1969 , founders doug michels and chip lord moved to san francisco , where they were joined by artist curtis schreier .\nant farm started their career as evangelists of inflatable structures . cheap and easy to assemble , they challenged the american consumerism culture and fitted perfectly a nomadic , communal lifestyle , in total contrast with the brutalist architecture prevalent in the united states during the 1960s .\nwith the embassy , ant farm defies the objective distance of the scientific process to promote cross - acculturation and affective bonding between species . as a live - work space , in addition to its scientific functions the embassy must represent an interspecies home . indeed ,\nthese and many other developments in soviet history before 1945 have direct parallels in animal farm : napoleon ousts snowball from the farm and , after the windmill collapses , uses snowball in his purges just as stalin used trotsky . similarly , napoleon becomes a dictator , while snowball is never heard from again . orwell was inspired to write animal farm in part by his experiences in a trotskyist group during the spanish civil war , and snowball certainly receives a more sympathetic portrayal than napoleon . but though animal farm was written as an attack on a specific government , its general themes of oppression , suffering , and injustice have far broader application ; modern readers have come to see orwell\u2019s book as a powerful attack on any political , rhetorical , or military power that seeks to control human beings unjustly .\nspace , land and time : underground adventures with ant farm is the first film to consider the work of the renegade 1970s art / architecture collective ant farm , best known for its iconic land - art piece , cadillac ranch . radical architects , video pioneers , and mordantly funny cultural commentators , the ant farmers created a body of deeply subversive multidisciplinary work that questioned the boundaries of architecture and everything else in the process . incorporating breathtaking archival video , new footage shot over ten years , and animation based on zany period sketches , space , land and time is about the joy of creation in a time when there were no limits .\namong the readers was stanley marsh 3 , an amarillo businessman who invited the group to create an art installation on his ranch next to the old route 66 highway . with hudson marquez substituting for schreier , ant farm buried 10 classic cadillacs in a row , tailfins up . their iconic tribute to american popular culture , called cadillac ranch , celebrated the american love of the open road . it made them famous , inspiring a bruce springsteen song and a hollywood movie .\nthis real time document was shot during the truckstop tour of 1970 when ant farm - ers doug hurr , hudson marquez and doug michels crossed the bridge over lake pontchartrain , north of new orleans , louisiana . billboards advertised this bridge as \u201cthe world\u2019s longest bridge . \u201d\nin 1972 ant farm relocated to angleton , texas to design and build the \u201chouse of the century\u201d for mailyn oshman . the time capsule was commissioned by the contemporary arts museum in houston to inaugurate the opening of its new building . contained in a refrigerator , it was scheduled to be opened in 1984 . in actuality , the time capsule survived a flood and was put into storage . it was rediscovered by the art guys , who produced the opening event in 2000 with ant farm members chip lord , doug michels and curtis schreier ."]}
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shuttle bus ! . . .\nmany good neighbor hotels also offer shuttle service . you can board a hotel shuttle or a public bus at the east shuttle area \u2014 located between the theme parks , near harbor boulevard .\nbusbud is a bus search tool - we include california shuttle routes , schedules and prices in our searches along with many other bus companies . you can compare prices , amenities and times by searching for a route . if you find a suitable trip , you can go ahead and get your california shuttle ticket from us . note that buses sell out , california shuttle and other operators generally charge a lot more for last minute tickets or for tickets bought in person .\n25 cyril magnin st ( 32 . 47 mi ) san francisco , california 94102\nposition category driver / operator - bus , paratransit , taxi , limo , shuttle . small shuttle operator : . spab & school bus operators are a plus and qualify for . . .\nwinter shuttle bus system - point reyes national seashore ( u . s . national park service )\npets are prohibited on the shuttle bus and at drakes beach ( except for the parking lot ) . ada - defined service dogs are welcome to accompany individuals with disabilities on the shuttle bus .\na shuttle bus operator . ability to perform a basic manual inspection of the bus prior to the route , including checking bus tires , lights , and oil , and . . .\npet owners should be aware that a minimum round - trip on the shuttle bus takes one hour\u2014and that is without getting off the shuttle bus at either the lighthouse or chimney rock shuttle stops . many shuttle bus riders are away from drakes beach for two and a half to four or more hours . please do not leave pets unattended in your vehicle while you ride the shuttle bus . if you wish to ride the shuttle bus , please leave your pets at home . visit our pets page for more information , including locations within point reyes national seashore where pets are welcome .\nshuttle shareride reduces the number of cars on the road . each prime time shuttle van eliminates 12 , 500lbs of co2 per month\nso much better than greyhound . basic bus but friendly drivers . i would definitely ride again ! ! ! i ' m going to try mega bus but as of now ca shuttle bus is my favorite socal to norcal bus service\ncalifornia shuttle bus , which runs express buses between the los angeles and san francisco areas , began offering fares as low as $ 5 each way monday . previously , one - way tickets cost $ 45 .\nohlone college will begin to operate a 10 - passenger shuttle bus , called the ohlone pony , this spring semester . the schedule for the shuttle will be : . . . .\n12 : 20 p . m . this article was updated with additional details from the scene and information on other deadly bus crashes in california .\non busbud , you ' ll be able to find useful information such as california shuttle phone number of the customer service in case you ' d need to contact them .\nto pac : use c - line . shuttle will travel east up california street and will stop near the shell gas station on california street , approximately 3 to 5 minutes after cal departure time . shuttle will * not * make this stop automatically . upon boarding at cal , please let the driver know you would like to exit at steiner .\nonly a few seats on each vehicle that california shuttle bus operates on the route will sell for $ 5 ; the highest price for a ticket will be $ 49 . pick - up locations include downtown and hollywood .\nwriting this via the free on - bus wi - fi . this bus is always inexpensiv\nbuy bus tickets and compare prices , bus operators , times , bus locations , and schedules on gotobus to get the best deal on bus ticket booking . enjoy the best prices online on bus transportation for all the major us cities , and newly added bus services in europe .\nfederal and local investigators are probing the cause of the crash , the deadliest in california in several decades .\nride the bus / shuttle marked\ng\nto the aviation station and proceed to the west end of the platform .\nschool bus or spab . spab or school bus certificate preferred . royal coach tours is hiring cdl drivers for a large customer with a commuter shuttle program - 16 . . .\nyou ' ll be able to see which amenities are available for each individual departure when you purchase your california shuttle bus tickets online . these amenities may include wifi , onboard restrooms , a / c , and power outlets among many others .\nst luke ' s shuttle : davies campus - st . luke ' s campus\nomnitrans is a public transit agency that serves the san bernardino valley while metrolink is a commuter rail line that services all of southern california . upon exiting baggage claim , take a courtesy airport shuttle to the omnitrans bus stop near vineyard and terminal 2 .\nemployees from the national transportation safety board will arrive in southern california on monday to assist with the investigation , officials said .\nmetrolink is a rapid commuter rail system that serves southern california . there are 7 lines that serve the area and include :\nsince 1984 prime time shuttle has serviced more than 21 million passengers safely and efficiently .\nkarmel shuttle and southern california coach offer airport transfers , private van service , private charter bus rentals for larger groups . our fleet of vehicles including stretch limousines , town cars , 9 person passenger vans , minibuses , motor coach buses , and luxury limousine bus . we make sure you arrive on time whether you ' re a large family , group of friends , business traveler or a large convention . not only do we arrange private airport transfers , but we can also arrange local services in the orange county / southern california area including trade show and convention shuttle transportation , city sightseeing tours with our extreme tours division and visits to local attractions in southern california .\nand in northern california in 2014 , 10 people were killed when a fedex truck veered across interstate 5 near orland and crashed into a bus carrying high school students from los angeles .\nmetro bus access : several metro bus lines have stops within easy walking distance of the museum . these include :\nshuttle bus driver for fixed route service in the rio vista / fairfield . must have a class b license and p endorsement . . . .\nthe company has advertised similar trips from the san fernando valley and southeast los angeles to las vegas and casinos across southern california .\ncomplimentary disneyland resort parking lot trams shuttle you to disney california adventure park and disneyland park from the mickey & friends parking structure . trams operate until approximately one hour after the last theme park closes . view park hours .\nfor accessible shuttle service , call the main hospital number - 415 - 600 - 6000 .\nboard bus route 43 north and exit at harbor - east shuttle area in anaheim . the disneyland resort is approximately a 2 minute walk from this stop .\nca shuttle bus offers convenient daily bus service between san francisco , san jose , and los angeles . choose from 10 convenient pick - up and drop - off locations in the bay area and the greater los angeles area !\nwe have great rates across the board , whether you need a transfer from sjc to sfo or just a ride from monterey to the airport . and don ' t forget that you can save money by booking online ! check out our list of flat fees for our monterey and california shuttle bus below .\nboard orange county bus route 430 heading east to the harbor - east shuttle area in anaheim . the disneyland resort is approximately a 2 minute walk from this stop .\nover the years , he built that firm into an enterprise with 24 buses , nearly 200 employees and $ 36 million a year in revenue . but a sour japanese economy and the lingering effects of the sept . 11 terrorist attacks hampered business , and nakagawa sought a new niche by founding california shuttle bus in 2003 .\ncalifornia shuttle bus - i haven ' t heard too much about them . i like that they have reserved seating and allow up to 3 bags . they also seem to be the only ones that pick up and drop off directly in hollywood . their yelp reviews are ok but super outdated . has anybody used these guys recently ?\nthe disneyland resort is served by the metro express line 460 bus that connects to many other bus and rail lines that originate throughout los angeles county . this bus route runs northwest / southeast between 5th st . and los angeles st . in downtown los angeles and east shuttle roadway at the disneyland resort in anaheim .\nsmall shuttle operator : . \\ * spab & school bus operators are a plus and qualify for increased wages : . compass transportation is one of the most respected and . . .\nbe sure to return to the lighthouse shuttle stop by 5 pm or to the chimney rock shuttle stop by 5 : 30 pm , or you may miss the last bus taking visitors back to drakes beach . sir francis drake boulevard will remain closed to private vehicles until approximately 5 : 45 pm .\nhow to find the best price for bus tickets ? urltoken is the only website where you can compare and book tickets for big bus operators such as greyhound bus with other chinese bus / chinatown bus operators . you can easily compare all the available buses and price after filling your travel destination and departure location in gotobus bus tickets search box . we also provide dynamic prices on most of the bus operator to make sure that you have the lowest bus prices when booking your tickets in advance . what is dynamic price ? dynamic price is a flexible price that adjusts with current market demand . we make sure that the price you book for bus tickets on gotobus is the best price .\n3 : 02 p . m . : this article was updated with additional comments from california highway patrol border division chief jim abele and details about the treatment of the injured .\nbeginning 6 / 1 / 2018 , primetime shuttle will be offering non - stop service out of lax . you spoke , we listened . the fastest and most efficient way out of the airport is now available at primetime shuttle . book now !\namtrak ' s pacific surfliner runs between san luis obisbo ( in the central part of california ' s coastline ) to san diego ( in the southern most end of southern california ) with multiple stops in between . if traveling from other areas via amtrak , you will need to transfer to the pacific surfliner at any of the stops along the train route .\ntake the long beach 102 bus heading east to the norwalk / wardlow stop .\ninteragency senior , interagency access , golden age , and golden access passes may apply to the shuttle fees . holders of these passes should request information at the time of purchasing bus tickets . the interagency annual pass and the interagency annual pass for us military and their dependents do not provide the pass owner a discount on the shuttle fee . fee waivers are not available for recreational use user fees such as bus transportation .\nthe easiest and most cost - effective airport shuttle service to and from the airport from your home , office , or hotel .\nfrom pac / to cal or davies : use c - line or d - line . shuttle will travel west down pine street and stop at the fire hydrant on pine street at steiner , approximately 1 min . after pac departure time . shuttle will * not * make this stop automatically . anyone wishing to board should raise a hand to flag down the shuttle as it approaches .\nwhether you are looking to be shuttled to or from the airport , cruise ship terminals , catalina express terminals , evenings out , concerts , weddings , convention shuttle service , parking lot shuttle service , la sight seeing tours , horseback riding , zip line , helicopter tour , citadel shopping tour or just to get around town , karmel shuttle has many options available for you to choose from .\nnotice : sir francis drake boulevard from the south beach junction to the lighthouse visitor parking lot is open to private vehicles including bicycles on weekdays , and on weekend days when the shuttle bus system is not operating .\nmany of prime time shuttle\u2019s services are under $ 30 . we provide exact pricing and no surge fees , even on the weekends .\nthe los angeles metro consists of a network of interlinked bus routes and rail lines .\nin 1998 , to relieve this congestion and eliminate the two - hour waiting period , point reyes national seashore contracted large 40 - passenger buses to provide transportation from drakes beach to the headlands . the 1998\u20131999 lighthouse shuttle bus experiments proved successful , parking lot congestion was relieved , and visitors were provided with a comfortable and quick trip to the headlands . the success of the lighthouse shuttle bus prompted the national park service to indefinitely continue this service .\nevans transportation charter service is a part of the california wine tour ' s custom tour division . our friendly , knowledgeable sales and tour coordinators can help customize a package to accommodate your specific needs .\nevans transportation and california wine tours , inc . call 1 - 707 - 255 - 1559 ca puc tcp # 9679a e - mail : info @ urltoken copyright \u00a9 2016 . all right reserved .\nbook bus transportation online at your convenience and with confidence on your desktop , mobile device , or download our gotobus app available on both app store and google play . gotobus is here to help you with all your bus travel needs - bus travel made easy .\npark your car when you arrive and enjoy the ease and convenience of our complimentary shuttle buses . our eco - friendly shuttles will take you throughout yosemite valley . best of all , they\u2019re completely free ! additionally , there are buses available for trips to tuolumne meadows or glacier point . download the yosemite valley shuttle bus route map and leave the driving to us .\nlocation for monterey shuttle station is 438 calle principal , monterey , ( very close to the monterey marriott and portola hotel and spa . )\nwe encourage students to rely on public transportation options for their commuting needs . as a supplement , cca provides limited shuttle service between campuses .\nthe front of the white tour bus was crumpled and largely destroyed , suggesting the bus was traveling much faster than the truck , officials said . they cautioned that it was too early to say whether the bus driver , who died in the crash , was speeding .\nplease note that inter - campus shuttle service will not be available on designated cpmc holidays . california pacific medical center provides complimentary shuttle service to and from the pacific campus for patients and their families staying at the hotel kabuki and at holiday inn golden gateway . this service is available every 20 minutes , monday - friday , 6 : 30 a . m . - 6 : 20 p . m . from the pacific campus , one can transfer to shuttles to our other hospital campuses .\nto access the train station , board a lot d shuttle bus and tell the driver that you would like to be dropped off at the train station across the street . only lot d shuttle buses will take passengers to the train station . train station shuttles are a complimentary service of burbank - bob hope airport and run frequently on a daily basis . if the shuttles are not in service , any bus that is operating will provide service to the train station .\nin comparison to greyhound california shuttle bus is a dream . the people on it are not ghetto ( i ' ve had too many scary incidents on greyhound ) and slightly cheaper than greyhound . being dropped off in union square next to powell street bart is convenient . the ac blasted cold and there were tvs . my bus didn ' t have wifi as advertised so that bugged me but i ' ll get over it . all in all - you can ' t complain if you pay peanuts to get down to la .\npaid weekly and most bus drivers received $ 5 in tips every hour . you will operate a bus or van to and from the sfo airport transporting customers throughout the . . .\nca shuttle provides convenient and reliable bus transportation between los angeles , san francisco , san jose , hollywood , and santa monica starting at $ 15 . popular routes include san jose to los angeles , and san francisco to los angeles .\nchp officers in marked patrol cars had been periodically slowing and stopping traffic along that stretch of the 10 freeway overnight for a southern california edison crew that was working on electrical wires that crossed over the roadway .\ndash bus access : two dash bus lines have stops directly across the street from the museum : the dash f and the dash southeast . visit the dash website for more information and schedules .\nwhile this is a cheap bus and i expected the bus itself to not have the many amenities other busses do , the service wasn ' t very good and is why i ' m rating so low . 15 min late at pickup switched drivers halfway and second driver is 30 min late . first driver left the passengers so passengers were all there with no ca shuttle bus personnel which was strange . no seatbelts most charging ports don ' t work\ndriver gratuity : our sfo & sjc drivers are committed to exemplary customer service . tips are not factored into your airport shuttle cost and are greatly appreciated !\nafter exiting the baggage claim area , wait under the lax shuttle & airline connections sign on the lower / arrival level islands in front of each terminal .\nthe national park service at point reyes appreciates your support of the shuttle service and welcomes your comments . the bus service is an important means by which park managers and the public can better protect and manage the fragile headlands area for visitor enjoyment and safety .\nthe bus slammed into the back of the truck ' s trailer , crushing the front third of the cabin . most of those who died appeared to have been sitting toward the front of the bus .\nfrom the northeast corner , take orange county bus route 46 east to the ball / cast stop .\nyou may also take omnitrans bus route 61 headed north to the fontana metrolink station on orange way .\nwhat promotions or discounts do you offer for bus tickets ? in partnership with bus operators , gotobus offers different types of discounts on bus tickets such as coupons , round - trip discounts , and loyalty programs to earn free tickets for frequent riders . to find more information about promotions and deals visit urltoken .\nprovides convenient , affordable shuttle service from area hotels to the disneyland resort , the anaheim convention center and other locations throughout the 1100 - acre anaheim resort district .\nnot just shuttle vans , prime time has a wide range of service vehicles that offer you comfort , convenience and style while getting you where you need to go .\nofficials have not identified the bus driver , but his neighbors in alhambra said his name was elias vides .\ncan i buy bus tickets for another person ? absolutely ! you can use our credit card or paypal to buy a bus ticket for your friends and family . all you need to do is to enter your friends or family member ' s name into the\ncustomer name\ncolumn . if you also put their email address into the corresponding field , he or she can receive the e - tickets directly by email . there is no additional fee for booking shuttle bus for another person .\nauthorities hope to recover a data recorder that would reveal how fast the bus was traveling and whether the driver braked before impact . the bus , manufactured in 1996 , may not have one on board , officials said .\nas the region\u2019s leading shared - ride airport shuttle service , monterey airbus knows exactly what our customers want . you want friendly drivers , comfortable vehicles , and reasonable rates . you want to spend less time worrying about getting there , and more time just enjoying the ride . most importantly , with any sfo airport shuttle you want stress - free travel \u2013 and we offer just that . ask any one of the 75 , 000 passengers we carry each year and they\u2019ll tell you : our monterey shuttle is unparalleled in terms of value and simplicity . that ' s how we provide the best airport shuttle service to sfo and sjc ! when you ride with monterey airbus , you ride with the best !\n1 : 40 p . m . this article was updated with comments from the bus driver ' s neighbor .\nonce you arrive at the norwalk station , board the metro express line 460 bus headed to the disneyland resort .\nthe octa operates a network of interlinked bus routes that service orange county and connect to other public transportation options .\nour double - decker bus service comes equipped with amenities to make your journey as comfortable and enjoyable as possible .\nif i am not able to travel , can i reschedule my bus ticket ? tickets can only be rescheduled before the original travel time . please note that some operators do not allow rescheduling bus ticket . you may refer to the bus terms and conditions at the bottom of your e - tickets for more information , or click urltoken .\nin almost 35 years , i ' ve never been to a crash where there ' s been 13 confirmed fatals ,\nsaid california highway patrol border division chief jim abele .\nit ' s tough \u2026 you never get used to this .\n\u00a9 2015 california pacific medical center . all rights reserved . sutter health is a registered trademark of sutter health\u252c\u00ab , reg . u . s . patent . & trademark office . cpmc serves patients from the san francisco bay area , marin , san mateo .\nimportant tips - book early ! it ' s never too early to book your tickets . not only to ensure the bus seats but also you can have the lowest price by booking days in advance . some bus operators , such as miller transportation , offers limited $ 1 bus ticket for the traveler who books 14 days before the departure time . we recommend that all travelers arrive at the bus terminal / bus station at least 30 minutes before the departure time so that all tickets can be checked without any rush . you can always find the information about baggage weight limits , size and the number of baggage on each bus operators ' term and conditions . for more frequently asked questions please visit urltoken\nusa holiday is an alhambra - based company that owns one bus and employs one driver , according to federal records .\nthe metro and octa operate a network of interlinked bus routes and rail lines that service los angeles and orange county .\ntake bus route 61 southwest to the downtown pomona metrolink station located on 1st st . and s . garey ave .\nthe pickup location is on 24th and mission , at the bus stop on the 24th street side of the street .\nadditional information : for pick - up at the majestic yosemite hotel , please call 209 . 372 . 1240 in advance . hikers bus can be flagged for pick - up or drop off at any turnout large enough to accommodate the bus .\noperating a budget bus service is a far cry from nakagawa ' s previous endeavor : for more than two decades , he ran a luxury bus service for japanese tourists who paid $ 10 , 000 each for whirlwind tours of the united states .\nthe 2018 beach bus summer schedules are below , select a service area for start date , route , and fare information .\nbegin your trip and explore the most iconic cities in america . bus service across the united states has never been easier .\nhow to book bus tickes on gotobus ? booking a bus ticket online with gotobus is fast , easy , and safe . you can plan your travel by using the gotobus search box and entering your departure city , arrival city , and your preferred travel date . the system will quickly show you a list of all available bus schedules matching your selection . you can compare , bus operators , prices , customer reviews , and departure times to find the bus schedule that matches your needs . after clicking the\nadd to cart\nbutton , you only need to provide us with the traveler ' s name and payment information to process the booking . the tickets will be sent to you by e - mail and they should be presented to the driver to board the bus . bus tickets can be booked on gotobus desktop website , mobile , ios or android apps .\ntook us 15 hours to get from sj to la . no wifi , no ac , when the bathroom door is opened the whole bus smells like its contents . don ' t take this bus - spend a little bit extra and take megabus .\nthe law also requires bus drivers to provide instructions to all passengers on how to use safety equipment and emergency exits before departing .\nthe first bus departs santa barbara at 3 : 50 am to arrive at the airport by 6 : 00 am . our last pickup from lax is at 10 : 00 pm . the airbus operates the same schedule everyday and is open every day of the year except christmas and thanksgiving . click here for our lax shuttle schedule .\nin almost 35 years , i ' ve never been to a crash where there ' s been 13 confirmed fatals ,\nsaid california highway patrol border division chief jim abele .\nit ' s tough \u2026 you never get used to this .\n( gina ferazzi / los angeles times )\nin early 1973 , following the formation of the valley transportation authority , stanford began providing a free shuttle service around campus as well as back and forth to the two local train stations and downtown palo alto .\n9 : 51 a . m . this article was updated with more details from the scene and information on the tour bus company .\nvisit our getting here webpage for information on bus service to yosemite national park provided by yosemite area regional transportation system ( yarts ) .\na separate bill signed into law was drafted following a tour bus crash in san francisco ' s union square that injured 19 people . the law requires the chp to develop protocols for working with cities and counties to increase the number of tour bus inspections within their jurisdictions .\nunfortunately discount codes aren ' t valid on this route . the bus company that operates this route doesn ' t allow discount code use .\n13 dead , 31 others injured in tour bus crash near palm springs . ' everyone , dead and alive , was covered with blood '\nthirteen people were killed and 31 others injured sunday morning when the bus crashed into a big rig truck near palm springs , officials said .\nunfortunately discount codes don ' t work in this country . the bus companies that operates in this country don ' t allow discount code use .\n\u201cthis was also the same stop that greyhound stopped at , and our bus seemed much happier and comfortable than they did . \u201d in 9 reviews\nwe are currently seeking bus operators who are polished , punctual and customer service driven . wedriveu is the leader in transportation solutions , specializing . . .\nby noon , the remains of the bus had been towed away . carpeted seats and passengers ' purses and backpacks had been cleared from the road .\nmonterey airbus offers more pickup times at more convenient locations than any other provider in our area . it ' s no wonder we are the # 1 monterey shuttle service around ! our airport shuttles , suvs , and sedans are perfect for everything from executive travel to student transportation to heading to monterey attractions with friends and family . it ' s time to grab a ride with monterey airbus ! the monterey airbus offers shuttle services throughout the monterey bay area including carmel , pebble beach , pacific grove , marina , and seaside . we provide scheduled airport shuttles from sfo and sjc airports to locations in monterey , marina , and prunedale . it you ' re traveling to monterey , book an sfo airport shuttle today !\ni have used ca shuttle bus multiple times and have enjoyed every experience . the ride may take a while but the seats are comfortable and the trip extremely affordable ! the view out the large windows are quite nice and make you feel not cramped up ! the crew has always been kind and considerate . if you need a way to travel between la and sf , try them out !\nonline reservations | contact us | service faqs | site map | home copyright \u00a9 2018 karmel shuttle service . all rights reserved . terms of use | cookie policy | privacy statement | legal 2481 east orangethorpe ave . , fullerton , ca 92831\nif private car service is more your style , you can choose from one of our private luxury sedans and limousines to transport you throughout the monterey region in elegance and comfort . visit monterey on your schedule with a private monterey shuttle van .\nclick to find out more about all of monterey airbus ' s pickup and drop - offs locations at san francisco international airport and san jos\u00e9 international airport ! we also have airport shuttle pickups and drops in monterey , marina , and prunedale .\nbus service is provided from drakes beach directly to the lighthouse parking lot . the average time between buses is 20 minutes . buses circle from drakes beach to the lighthouse to chimney rock and back to drakes beach , but do not backtrack from chimney rock to the lighthouse . visitors usually disembark for the point reyes lighthouse , whale watching , and wildflowers at the lighthouse bus stop , and , when ready , return to the bus stop for the second leg to chimney rock for hiking and viewing elephant seals . or , instead of getting off at the lighthouse , visitors may stay on the same bus as it continues on to chimney rock .\npassengers said they boarded the usa holiday bus saturday night at the intersection of olympic boulevard and vermont avenue for a trip to the red earth casino in thermal .\n10 : 12 a . m . this article was updated with more details about the scene , the crash location and the bus company ' s previous trips .\nthe los angeles county metro and the orange county transit authority octa operate a network of interlinked bus routes and rail lines that service los angeles and orange county .\ngenerally condescending customer service . old , barely functioning outlets on the bus , with literally no legroom . expect an accident that will set your ride back 2 hours .\ndo i need to print my bus tickets ? most bus operators accept showing the e - tickets on your phone or any other electronic device . however , this policy varies for each service provider . you can find the specific requirement on your e - tickets , which will indicate if you need to bring a print - out copy or if it is not required . you can also find the terms and conditions under each of the bus operator ' s details . for example , greyhound , ny tiger , and eastern bus do not accept mobile tickets at the moment , however , it is only a matter of time until they accept mobile e - tickets .\nno a / c ; asked the bus driver a couple of times . no wifi . cramped and dirty seats . too many stops . i will never ride again .\nlester pelaez of lancaster and his family arrived in search of news about his brother - in - law ' s mother , who he believes was on the tour bus .\nwinter is an exciting time to visit the park . as the gray whales migrate past and the elephant seals return to the point reyes headlands , so do lots of visitors . this means increased traffic on the narrow roadways and in the small parking lots near the point reyes lighthouse and at chimney rock \u2014especially on weekends and holidays . in order to reduce traffic congestion in the point reyes headlands , the seashore instituted a shuttle bus system in 1998 .\nwould have given them 3 stars but had to knock off a star . i left something on the bus , called them thenext day and was told i needed to go back to\nunion station\nat 12 noon to talk to the bus driver . they didnt have a proper lost and found . for that , im knocking off a star . also during the trip the bus was hot , crowded , & we had to deal with crying children . the bus was also late and had a weird pitt stop at a burger king in the middle of nowhere , instead of stopping at a place with more food choices . next time i am taking megabus . they are more comfortable & professional .\nin the past , the bus company had used facebook and instagram to advertise such trips , saying a $ 20 ticket covered round - trip travel and 4\u00bd hours of gambling .\nupon exiting baggage claim , you can find door - to - door van service along the island curbs . service is available on a walk - up basis as well as by advance reservations . the california public utilities commission requires that drivers maintain a price list identifying the specific rates for transportation between the airport and surrounding cities . curbside ambassadors are available to assist you with your ground transportation needs daily .\nwhen you arrive at anaheim station , you may transfer to the anaheim resort transit route 15 bus , which will take you directly to the disneyland resort , or you can transfer to the octa bus route 50 and exit at the katella - harbor blvd . stop with a short walk along harbor blvd . ( approximately 3 blocks ) to the disneyland resort .\nonce you arrive at anaheim station , you may transfer to the anaheim resort transit route 15 bus , which will take you directly to the disneyland resort , or you can transfer to the octa bus route 50 and exit at the katella - harbor blvd . stop with a short walk along harbor blvd . ( approximately 3 blocks ) to the disneyland resort .\nability to operate a van or bus in a safe and courteous manner . security guard , security officer , security , protective agent , watchman , night watchman , day . . .\nthe crash occurred at 5 : 17 a . m . sunday in desert hot springs as the bus headed back to los angeles from a casino in thermal near the salton sea .\nin 1976 , a bus carrying the yuba city high school choir plunged off a freeway ramp in martinez and crashed more than 30 feet below , killing 28 students and one teacher .\nfrom the airport , take san diego transit ' s route 992 bus to the santa fe depot then take amtrak ' s pacific surfliner for a 2 - hour trip to anaheim .\n47 seat bus sf to la for only $ 15 and you can take your bike ( small fee ) or pet , the seat next to you only costs $ 15 . . .\ncandidates must have previous motor coach / bus driving experience . head - quartered in the north bay , but now hiring in the south bay also , we are looking to . . .\nroute 430 is a station link bus line that runs east / west between anaheim amtrak / metrolink station and the anaheim resort area via katella ave , harbor blvd . and ball rd .\nthe company operates one bus a day in each direction between los angeles and san francisco , and two buses each way on fridays . nakagawa said he planned to add trips if demand dictated .\nonce you arrive at anaheim station , you may transfer to the anaheim resort transit route 15 bus , which will take you directly to the disneyland resort or you can transfer to the octa bus route 50 and exit at the katella - harbor blvd . stop . from there , it ' s a short walk along harbor blvd . ( approximately 3 blocks ) to the disneyland resort .\nonce you arrive at the bus station , transfer to the anaheim resort transit route 10 , which will take you directly to the disneyland resort via s . anaheim blvd . and ball rd .\nto get the discount on mulitiple passenger fares , all passengers must be travelling together on the same bus at the same time . this applies to both legs of a round - trip ticket .\ntickets must be purchased at the kenneth c . patrick visitor center at drakes beach . the charge is $ 7 per person ( children 15 and under are free ) . ticket sales begin at 9 : 30 am , and bus service begins at 9 : 45 am . tickets are usually sold until 3 pm and the last bus leaves drakes beach at 3 : 30 pm . note : ticket sales may end before 3 pm on days when visitation levels are high and all of the tickets for the 3 : 30 pm bus are sold before 3 pm . there are no advance ticket sales .\nwhat is the bus cancellation policy ? once bus tickets are booked , it cannot be canceled or refunded . duplicate bookings are non - refundable as those seats have been removed from the sales inventory . however , we understand that plans change , so most of the tickets can be rescheduled before the travel time for a small fee , or open tickets can be issued if passengers cannot keep the original reservation .\nwant us to handle all the details ? simply choose one of our prearranged itineraries . need a comfortable and reliable trip to or from the airport ? use the evans airport shuttle to get you there in style . trust evans to make every transportation need - - for work or play - - a wonderfully memorable experience !\nthe marguerite shuttle is named for the horse that pulled the carriage of asa\nuncle john\nandrews as he ferried people from palo alto to stanford . marguerite was apparently andrews ' favorite . we are told that andrews either drove for jasper paulsen , who owned a livery stable in palo alto , or leased space from him .\nthe greyhound bus station is located at 100 w . winston rd in the city of anaheim , less than a half mile east of the disneyland resort and is accessible from thousands of service locations in north america .\nthey had spent the night at a casino near the salton sea , so many of the passengers had fallen asleep as the usa holiday tour bus rumbled west on the 10 freeway on the way home to los angeles .\nthe family has been calling and visiting hospitals but have not been able to find her , he said . but a passenger at one hospital had told a family member that someone matching her description was on the bus .\ni booked the bus to sf from la today , friday , january 30th . i booked through the website the place\n1d\n. but the driver refused to let me there . there was a suitcase of his friend or a colleague who was sitting there when the bus approached the bus stop in la . after i had insisted the driver ( who was rude ) eventually agreed to let me to my place . his colleague / friend sit beside me on place 1c which as far as i know was not booked . the driver as well was speaking spanish with me and other passengers despite everyone tried to speak english with him . just dont use this service .\nfor years , vides drove buses filled with older passengers to casinos across the southland , said sonia anderson , vides ' next - door neighbor . at night , he parked the tour bus on the street near his apartment .\nofficials said the bus did not have seat belts . as a result , some of the victims suffered facial injuries involving soft tissue and bones and may require plastic surgery , said dr . ricard townsend at desert regional medical center .\nonce you arrive at anaheim station , you may transfer to the anaheim resort transit route 15 bus , which will take you directly to the disneyland resort , or you can transfer to the octa bus route 50 and exit at the katella - harbor blvd . stop with a short walk along harbor blvd . ( approximately 3 blocks ) to the disneyland resort . for more information on metrolink ' s schedules , fares and route information , please visit the following website :\ngot me from point a ( sf ) to point b ( north hollywood ! ) at a very cheap price . * be sure to purchase the seat next to you for only $ 15 extra . cons : - quite small and rickety - couldn ' t read due to bumpiness - paid extra for window seat and the seats were labeled wrong in the bus - loud - the driver made us tip him before we could get off the bus for dinner probably going to take megabus back .\ni ' ve been looking for the cheapest and most convenient bus service to get to hollywood from san francisco . i ' ve found 3 services that seem to fit , but i ' m not sure which one i should take . any suggestions ?\nofficials received calls sunday from mexican , australian and japanese consulates . the majority of the victims were latino , abele said .\nwe ' re assuming many of them are from los angeles because that ' s where the bus originated ,\nhe said .\ntake the mts bus route 992 ( airport / downtown ) and exit on broadway at kettner and walk north to santa fe depot . trains run every 10 minutes between 5 : 00 a . m . and 12 : 50 a . m . , daily .\nthere are a number of shared - ride shuttles and limousines available that can take you directly to the disneyland resort . shuttle service is available at the transportation plazas across from terminals 1 and 2 , and curbside at the commuter terminal , although it ' s best to arrange your transportation prior to arriving at the airport . limousines may charge a flat rate that is sometimes close to the rate charged by a taxi service .\ntuolumne meadows is a perennial favorite of park visitors\u2014yet less frequented than the park\u2019s more famous landmarks . gorgeous wildflower fields , outstanding views , and seemingly endless miles of trails will be the highlights of your trip . hop the tuolumne meadows hikers bus and leave the driving to us .\nyea , i ' ve been thinking about flights like southwest and virgin america , but they are a bit more expensive , and adding the cost of getting to hollywood makes the bus option seem better ( unless someone has any good advice about getting to hollywood cheap from lax ! ) .\nhappy new year everyone ! thank you for all of your loyal business in 2011 . we look forward to improving our service even more in 2012 so that we can continue to provide the most convenient and affordable bus service between los angeles , san jose , and san francisco ! thanks !\ni have studied driving habits / patterns / skills for 30 years , investigated and done reconstruction work on 18 , 000 collisions and learned pursuit driving skills at the chp academy in sacramento . your bus driver was on time ; courteous ; with excellent driving skills and your office staff are superb .\ni enjoyed my experience on the bus . found out you have to ask the driver for the wifi password . they do ask for a $ 1 optional tip , which i find reasonable , bigger companies like greyhound have a paid position for the luggage handling . there is a lot of negativity on this page , but you do get what you paid for , which is why i am giving five stars . additionally , i wouldn ' t rate based on time of arrival given that this is a bus company and times of arrival depend on traffic . traffic god controls that . . .\nthat was all the spark they needed . upon returning to goleta , eric , kelly and their good friend , mark klopstein , wrote a business plan , saved as much money they could , and prepared to start this business . after a year of waiting , santa barbara airbus was finally granted a license to operate . the three pooled their resources to purchase two vans . on april 4 , 1983 , they began operating a daily shuttle service between lax and santa barbara .\nkaz has been managing the business for 10 years including driving the buses in the early startup of the company . he is dedicated to providing the best customer service and continuing to provide the most reliable and convenient bus service between la , san jose , and san francisco for our loyal and new customers ."]}
{"id": 55459, "summary": [{"text": "dixons retail plc was one of the largest consumer electronics retailers in europe .", "topic": 31}, {"text": "in the uk , the company operated currys , currys digital , pc world ( with stores increasingly dual-branded ' currys pc world ' ) , dixons travel and its service brand knowhow .", "topic": 16}, {"text": "dixons retail 's nordic and central european business was operated under the elkj\u00f8p umbrella , and it also operated kotsovolos in greece .", "topic": 7}, {"text": "the company was listed on the london stock exchange and was a constituent of the ftse 250 index until its merger with carphone warehouse on 7 august 2014 to create dixons carphone .", "topic": 18}, {"text": "at the time of its merger in 2014 , dixons retail had 530 outlets in the uk and ireland , and 322 in northern europe .", "topic": 18}, {"text": "the company , formerly known as dixons group plc and later dsg international plc , specialised in selling mass-market technology consumer electronics products , audio-video equipment , pcs , small and large domestic appliances , photographic equipment , communication products and related financial and after sales services ( e.g. extended service agreements , set-up and installation and repairs ) to the techno-illiterate .", "topic": 31}, {"text": "it also sold other products and services , electrical products , spares , mobile services and extended warranties . ", "topic": 31}], "title": "dixons retail", "paragraphs": ["dixons retail : latest news and analysis on electronics retailer dixons retail , formerly known as dsg international .\ndixons retail and carphone warehouse merged to create dixons carphone plc during august 2014 .\nabout dixons retail dixons retail plc is europe ' s leading specialist electrical retailing and services group , with retail and e - tail operations in 14 and 28 countries respectively . dixons retail trades through 1 , 200 stores and online stores and employs over 36 , 000 people . more than 100 million customers shop with dixons retail every year .\nglassdoor is your resource for information about the apprenticeship programme benefits at dixons retail . learn about dixons retail apprenticeship programme , including a description from the employer , and comments and ratings provided anonymously by current and former dixons retail employees .\nsebastian james , dixons carphone ceo , is answering questions of dixons retail ssc employees during his visit in brno .\njoseph robinson at retail consultancy conlumino said it was a \u201cstrong update\u201d from dixons .\nthe process took 1 day . i interviewed at dixons retail in june 2008 .\nnew electricals retail giant carphone dixons to be created by \u00a33 . 7bn merger of equals\ndixons retail has today announced jaan ivar semlitsh as new managing director , northern europe .\njohn browett , former dixons ceo , joins apple as senior vice president of retail .\nglassdoor gives you an inside look at what it ' s like to work at dixons retail , including salaries , reviews , office photos , and more . this is the dixons retail company profile . all content is posted anonymously by employees working at dixons retail .\nretail week is the most trusted source of business intelligence for the retail industry . subscribe now to enjoy :\na dixons santa from the early 2000s . dixons is now the plc , while our core uk store brands are currys and pc world | historic dixons retail images | pinterest\nglassdoor is your resource for information about dixons retail benefits and perks . learn about dixons retail , including insurance benefits , retirement benefits , and vacation policy . benefits information above is provided anonymously by current and former dixons retail employees , and may include a summary provided by the employer .\nglassdoor is your resource for information about dixons retail benefits and perks . learn about dixons retail , including insurance benefits , retirement benefits , and vacation policy . benefits information above is provided anonymously by current and former dixons retail employees , and may include a summary provided by the employer .\na congruent , proactive , passionate and forward thinking retail operations leader with significant retail and transformational business . . .\nnew carphone dixons electronics retail giant for the digital age to be created by \u00a33 . 7bn merger\nretail professional with a proven track record across various demanding roles including retail operations , area management and store . . .\nas a result of the merger , you received 0 . 155 of a share in dixons carphone plc , in exchange for each share you held in dixons retail . you will receive new share certificates in dixons carphone plc . your existing share certificates in dixons retail plc are invalid .\nask a question about working or interviewing at dixons retail group . our community is ready to answer .\ni applied online . the process took 1 day . i interviewed at dixons retail in april 2008 .\ni applied online . the process took a week . i interviewed at dixons retail in january 2014 .\nask a question about working or interviewing at dixons retail plc . our community is ready to answer .\nteam leader dixons travel . our dixons travel business is a great place to explore your potential and progress your retail leadership career . . . .\ndsg , formerly known as dixons , is now renamed . . . dixons - telegraph\nnew electricals retail giant carphone dixons to be created by \u00a33 . 7bn merger of equals | this is money\nboth companies have weathered tough trading conditions in uk retail with dixons benefiting from the demise of rival comet .\ndeutsche bank and ubs are advising carphone warehouse on the deal while citigroup and barclays are advising dixons retail .\nnew powerhouse : the merger of mid caps carphone warehouse and dixons retail will create a new electricals retail group with a uk portfolio of more than 1 , 300 stores .\ndixons retail plc , one of europe\u2019s leading specialist multi - channel electrical retail and services companies , today announces preliminary audited results for the financial year ended 30 april 2014 .\ndixons retail , the electrical goods retailer that owns currys and pc world , reports a strong christmas sales period .\ndixons retail ' s top and bottom lines slipped in fiscal 2012 ended 28 april , according to preliminary results .\ni applied online . i interviewed at dixons retail ( london , england ( uk ) ) in september 2013 .\nunder the terms of the merger , dixons shareholders will receive 0 . 155 of a new dixons carphone share in exchange for each dixons share .\nsales consultant \u2013 dixons travel . this is a retail role with a difference , as you\u2019ll be joining the dixons travel team airside within the airport . . . .\na currys and pc world two - in - one store operated by dixons retail . photograph : bloomberg via getty images\nsenior sales , operations & business development manager - b2b ; wholesale , retail versatile b2b & retail manager , business strategist , . . .\ndixons retail , the owner of pc world and currys , has received an offer for loss - making online retailer pixmania .\ndixons retail is one of the leading european electrical retailers and complimentary services provider through multiple channels . the company employs about 32 , 000 people in 12 countries . every year more than 100 million customers prefer dixons retail for their online and offline purchases .\ncommenting on the announcement , sebastian james , dixons retail group chief executive said : \u201ci am delighted to welcome jaan to dixons retail . the strength of his retail and customer - facing experience across multiple sectors is superb , and he shares our absolute conviction that our place is shoulder to shoulder with our millions of customers . \u201d\ncommenting on the announcement , sebastian james , dixons retail group chief executive said :\ni am delighted to welcome jaan to dixons retail . the strength of his retail and customer - facing experience across multiple sectors is superb , and he shares our absolute conviction that our place is shoulder to shoulder with our millions of customers .\napple is now on the lookout for a new head of retail and in the interim , the retail team will report directly to chief executive tim cook .\noperations salaries at dixons retail can range from \u00a38 - \u00a39 . this estimate is based upon 1 dixons retail operations salary report ( s ) provided by employees or estimated based upon statistical methods . see all operations salaries to learn how this stacks up in the market .\ndixons carphone group is retail week\u2019s 2016 retailer of the year and europe\u2019s largest specialist electrical , telecommunications and services retailer . . . .\ndixons retail is paying a german industrial group \u20ac69m ( \u00a358m ) to take the loss - making online retailer pixmania off its hands .\ndixons carphone chief executive seb james today unveiled ambitions to \u201credefine retail\u201d as he seeks to create a pay - monthly membership scheme for customers .\nthe owner of pc world and curry ' s - dixons retail - has reported a rise in sales and profits over the past year .\nhemel hempstead - headquartered dixons retail has agreed to sell its loss - making electroworld operations in central europe to electrical specialist retailer nay group .\nretail manager - currys pc world . we offer one of the best packages in retail , with benefits including holiday , pension scheme and great discounts . . . .\ni applied online . the process took 2 days . i interviewed at dixons retail ( dundee , scotland ( uk ) ) in september 2012 .\ni applied online . the process took 2 weeks . i interviewed at dixons retail ( cardiff , wales ( uk ) ) in september 2013 .\ni applied online . the process took 2 weeks . i interviewed at dixons retail ( bath , england ( uk ) ) in september 2012 .\nthe us tech giant poached dixons retail chief executive browett in a surprise move in order to lead the expansion of its stores around the world .\nremoving this duplication has put a lot of retail property on the market , however .\nstore manager - dixons travel . running an airport based retail store is a unique leadership challenge . there are almost limitless senior opportunities to . . .\ninformation contained on the dixons retail plc website or the twitter feed does not form part of this announcement and should not be relied on as such .\ndixons retail said\nphenomenal\ndemand for tablet computers drove sales in its home and nordic markets , though they continued to fall in southern europe .\ni applied through a staffing agency . the process took 4 weeks . i interviewed at dixons retail ( athens ( greece ) ) in april 2010 .\nin december , dixons retail posted a five - fold increase in underlying profits , which hit \u00a331 . 4m for the six months to 31 october .\njoining in the summer , booker will be responsible for dixons retail\u2019s brands currys , pc world , dixons travel and knowhow in the uk and ireland . he will also be involved in the company\u2019s current advertising review .\ninternational operations now account for more than a quarter of the retail group ' s turnover .\n. it also acquired the retail assets of harry moore ltd , an irish electrical retailer .\napple announced today that it has appointed john browett , former dixons ceo , as senior vice president of its retail operations , responsible for the company ' s retail efforts worldwide . browett , who previously held the position of urltoken ceo prior to his dixons role , will report directly to apple ceo tim cook who is\nthrilled\nto have browett bring\nhis incredible retail experience to apple .\nharrison will become deputy ceo , while roger taylor , deputy chairman of carphone , and john allan , the dixons retail chairman , will be deputy chairmen .\ndixons retail has appointed former telefonica europe\u2019s gary booker as chief marketing officer ( cmo ) for uk and ireland as part of plans to \u201crevitalise\u201d its marketing .\ni applied in - person . the process took a week . i interviewed at dixons retail ( cheltenham , england ( uk ) ) in february 2014 .\ndixons retail has chosen former o2 marketer gary booker to become the electronics retailer ' s next chief marketing officer , overseeing its brands in uk and ireland .\ndixons said there will be \u2018significant job creation\u2019 through the rollout of the combined dixons carphone retail offering , resulting in an increase of around 4 per cent of the combined group ' s workforce by the end of 2016 .\nboth companies were familiar to the merged dixons carphone . rudi group had supported carphone warehouse for a number of years , and the creative engine has worked with dixons group on retail and training solutions since the early 1990s .\nwe are dixons carphone centre of excellence providing a wide range of finance , business administration , logistics , it and hr services for the dixons carphone group\u2019s uk & ireland and nordic retail businesses . dixons carphone is europe\u2019s leading specialist electrical and telecommunications retailer and services company . read more > >\ncarphone warehouse and dixons retail , the owner of currys and pc world have unveiled a merger deal valuing the combined business at around \u00a33 . 7 billion , creating a pan - european mobile phone and electricals retail powerhouse with about 2 , 900 stores .\ndavid stoddart , retail analyst at teather & greenwood , the broker , says transferring dixons online was a sensible move , however emotive it seemed at the time .\ndixons retail has seen its like - for - like sales go up by 6 percent to \u00a33 . 43 billion for the six months to end - october .\nour a - z of retail companies listed by company name . browse for news and analysis .\ninterview candidates at dixons retail rate the interview process an overall positive experience . interview candidates say the interview experience difficulty for dixons retail is average . some recently asked dixons retail interview questions were ,\nq : what would you do if there is a number of unfinished repairs and you would know it will not be completed in time .\nand\ncan you give an example of a time when you demonstrated good customer service ?\n. 62 % of the interview applicants applied online .\nstore support colleague \u2013 dixons travel . we offer one of the best packages in retail , with benefits including holiday , pension scheme and great discounts . . . .\ndixons retail , the owner of currys and pc world , and mobile phone retailer carphone warehouse have announced they are to merge in a deal worth \u00a33 . 8bn .\ndixons retail employs 31 , 000 people in 12 countries , and claims more than 100 million customers shop with it every year , online and in its 900 stores .\nunderpinning dixons retail ' s core purpose - - bringing life to technology - - are core values , which have been developed for our customers and for our colleagues .\nunder johnson\u2019s replacement john bowett , the former dixons retail ceo , sales fell quarter by quarter . the retail chief\u2019s position has been left vacant for a year since bowett was axed , with sales growing at eight per cent in the first nine months of fiscal 2013 .\nandrew stevens , senior analyst at verdict retail , described the festive trading performance as\nstellar\n.\ndixons also rebranded itself dixons last summer , after a largely unsuccessful attempt by the firm ' s strategy boutique to make everyone call it dsgi .\nfor further information on the proposed merger with carphone warehouse group plc go to urltoken and click on the link \u201crecommended all - share merger of dixons retail and carphone warehouse . \u201d\ndixons retail , which employs over 31 , 000 staff in 12 countries , last week announced that it has entered into an agreement to merge with mobile phone chain carphone warehouse .\ndixons and carphone shareholders will each own 50 % of the combined group under the deal , and carphone concessions will be built into every dixons outlet .\nthe structure they came up with is an equal split of ownership in the new company , named dixons carphone , between existing dixons and carphone shareholders .\nmintel ( 2008 ) : electrical retailing , in : european retail briefing , may , pp . 63\u201382 .\nwith new investment following the completion of a successful fund raise , facewatch is now poised to roll - out its secure cloud - based facial recognition system in retail and other business locations in the uk with fisher - a former senior executive at phones 4u and dixons retail - leading the strategy .\ndixons retail features the following brands : currys , knowhow and pc world in the united kingdom and ireland , elkj\u03bfp , elgiganten , gigantti , lefdal and knowhow in the nordics , \u03baotsovolos in greece , electroworld in central europe and dixons travel in several european airports .\nbritain ' s biggest electrical retailer changed its name to dsg international in 2005 , but has finally conceded that no one calls the group dsg and is changing its name to dixons retail .\ndixons retail is the majority stakeholder of the company since september 2004 . the dynamic growth of kotsovolos has made the company a dominant power of the electrical and electronic products market in greece .\n) , metro meog . de and dixons retail dxns . l have returned to growth in southern europe as consumers start spending again after years of economic turmoil , austerity and job losses .\ndixons carphone said it would launch ' three - in - one ' stores across the uk and ireland over the next 18 months following a positive customer reaction to its existing superstores - created after the \u00a33 . 9bn merger between dixons retail and carphone warehouse in 2014 .\ndixons shareholders would receive 0 . 155 of a new dixons carphone plc share in exchange for each dixons share . based on wednesday\u2019s closing prices , carphone had a market value of 1 . 90 billion pounds and dixons 1 . 87 billion pounds , and the combined group is likely to enter britain\u2019s ftse 100 index .\neuromonitor ( 2000 ) : consumer electronic distribution , in : retail monitor international , september , pp . 131\u2013171 .\nlondon ( reuters ) - britain\u2019s carphone warehouse and dixons retail have agreed a 3 . 8 billion pound merger to make the most of an increasing convergence of smartphones and consumer electronics in people\u2019s lives .\nmintel ( 1990 ) : electrical and electronic goods retailing , in : retail intelligence , 5 , p . 48 .\nshares in dixons rose 3 . 39 , or 9pc , to 39 . 90p .\ncounty natwest woodmac ( 1990 ) : dixons group : strategic assessment , march 1990 .\nroyal bank of scotland ( 2010 ) : dixons group , september 28 , 2010 .\ndixons operates more than 500 currys and pc world stores in the uk and ireland .\npavel rozehnal , our php developer , will tell you more about symfony at dixons .\nfollowing completion , which is expected to take place during the summer , dixons retail , the owner of currys and pc world , said it expects to receive a small deferred cash consideration spread over three years .\nretail footfall suffered its sharpest decline in more than two years in march as the early easter and cold weather dented traffic .\na performance driven senior retail leader with a proven record of delivering operational strategy to achieve and exceed business sales . . .\na result driven , highly ambitious individual with proven successes within the general retail , telecommunications , banking and leisure . . .\nurltoken is the rebranded name for dixons retail outlets in the uk ( excluding ireland and the dixons travel stores operating in uk airports ) . urltoken is branded as a specialist division of currys aimed at technology - focused consumers with a product range including cameras , personal computers , audio and video equipment .\nour other websites team knowhow | currys pc world business | currys pc world ireland | currys partmaster | currys techtalk | about dsg retail ltd corporate site | careers | pr & media \u00a9 dsg retail limited . dsg retail ltd , 1 portal way , london , w3 6rs , united kingdom . company registration number : 504877 , vat number : 226 6599 33 terms & conditions\n\u2018the trading update for dixons is pleasing , whilst the respective store portfolios are complementary , with carphone on the high street and dixons largely out of town , \u2019 bowman added .\ncarphone warehouse ltd , the irish arm of the european - wide retail group that merged with dixons last year , saw profits sharply decline in the 12 months running up to the deal with the electrical goods retailer .\nunder the terms of the merger , dixons shareholders will receive 0 . 155 of a new dixons carphone share in exchange for each dixons share . dunstone ' s 23 . 5 % share in carphone will be halved to 11 . 75 % in the new company .\nwe offer one of the best packages in retail , with benefits including holiday , pension scheme and great discounts . . . .\nexperienced programme manager with a demonstrated history of working in the retail industry . skilled in operations management , coaching , . . .\nhowever , bringing on board the likes of dixons retail plc proved to be a smart move as the headline brands helped attract other major advertisers . awin now handles thousands of merchants ranging from blue - chip brands such as\ndixons retail & apos ; s northern european operation , elkj\u00f8p , is the leading specialist electrical retailer across the nordics , with over 300 stores and around 9 , 000 employees in norway , sweden , denmark and finland .\ndixons , once one of the most famous names on the high street , is back .\nnatwest securities ( 1995 ) dixons group : geared for growth , september 1 , 1995 .\nthe biggest jobfair for students and graduates . dixons will be there . more info : urltoken\ndixons travel is a leading global travel technology retailer , operating in all major uk airports .\ndixons retail plc is a specialist electrical retailing and services company , which sells consumer electronics , personal computers , domestic appliances , photographic equipment , communication products and related financial and after - sales services . the company trades through over 1 , 100 stores and on - line . the company operates in four divisions : uk & ireland ; northern europe , southern europe and pixmania . uk & ireland comprises electrical and computing retail chains , as well as in - store business to business ( b2b ) activities . the division is engaged predominantly in multi - channel retail sales , associated peripherals and services and related financial and after sales services . northern europe engages in b2b sales of computer hardware , software and services . pixmania is a pure play on - line retailer . in january 2014 , mutares ag announced that it has completed the acquisition pixmania from dixons retail plc . effective august 6 , 2014 , carphone warehouse group plc merged with dixons retail plc .\npc retail magazine reported that\nstock shortages at dsgi group will now pave the way for turmoil and fuel the collapse rumours\n.\ni have been leading teams in the sales and retail industries for nearly 20 years and have experienced many different approaches and . . .\na proactive and dynamic professional with an outstanding track record of success in multi - site retail management within a competitive and . . .\nbig , established uk retail business , a leader in the industry . very commercial business . some departments offer good career development opportunities .\nthe electicals market is the latest focus of retail week\u2019s \u2018the disruptors\u2019 series , which looks at the businesses creating waves across the industry .\nthe creative engine developed a fresh graphical style for this second implementation , which so impressed managers at dixons carphone that they are considering its adoption elsewhere in the business . \u201cwe have , in effect , created a new dixons retail style without that even being part of the initial brief , \u201d says andy candler , \u201cand dixons is already talking about a lot of other opportunities for working together over the coming months . \u201d\nthe problems at pixmania , whose online technology provides the platform for dixons to sell products through the internet in the uk , are expected to wipe around \u00a325m from dixons\u2019 profits in the year .\nour door will be opened again . come & see how we roll it at dixons : )\nas regional manager for dixons travel heathrow , i\u2019m responsible for six retail stores across five terminals , accounting for 155 employees and 50 - 55 % of the business for dixons travel nationwide . i\u2019m really fortunate that my children are at an age where they are capable of looking after themselves now so i can focus on my career .\nsir charles dunstone who owns a quarter of carphone , the firm he founded in 1989 , is in line to become chairman of the newly merged retailer , with dixons retail boss seb james to be the merged group\u2019s chief executive officer .\ndixons retail\u2019s like - for - like sales in the uk increased by 13pc in the three months to april 30 . half of this growth was due to the company taking sales from rival comet , which called in administrators last november .\nyou\u2019ll also enjoy one of the best and broadest benefits packages in retail , which includes great discounts and even birthday surprises . . . .\na self motivated individual with over 25 years experience of retail . sales and customer focus being the main priority to maximise sales . . .\nrecent greek retail sales data suggests a slowdown in the slump but they remain volatile and there few signs of stabilization . the annual pace of decline in retail sales by volume slowed for a third straight month in october to 2 . 3 percent , from 14 percent in july .\ndixons has until 2011 to acquire the russian consumer electronics retailing group for \u00a31bn . under the agreement dixons does not have to acquire eldorado . instead , it has the right to buy the group .\nahrendts\u2019 mission is to drive fresh growth in apple retail . but she must go further : she must combine retail and digital sales , along with marketing , and beef up the brand . she needs to give consumers a reason to keep buying apple in a market of cheaper alternatives .\ndsg international plc ( lse : dsgi ) ( dixons store group ) is one of the largest consumer electronics retailers in europe . the company operates the dixons , dixons travel , currys , urltoken , pc world and electro world stores along with many other brands across europe including equanet and advent computers .\nlefdal lavpris operates larger retail stores across norway selling white goods , brown goods , consumer electronics , personal computers , communications products and related services .\nnow a self - employed watercolour artist after 34 years of experience in food and electrical retail at senior management level . quite a . . .\nbooker , who was previously cmo of telefonica europe , replaces former dixons retail marketing director andrea silver who had held the role for over five years . she will leave the business this summer to become non - executive director of uk charity mind .\nby midday shares in dixons were up 1p ( 0 . 67 per cent ) to 150p . \u00ae\ndixons said the deal will create a \u2018new , world class british retailer for the new digital age\u2019 .\nthe last ic recommendation on dixons carphone plc shares was hold at 197 . 70 on 21 jun 2018\ndixons carphone plc ( dixons carphone ) is an electrical and telecommunications retailer and services company . the company operates through four segments : uk & ireland , nordics , southern europe and connected world services ( cws\ndixons retail ' s northern european operation , elkj\u00f8p , is the leading specialist electrical retailer across the nordics , with over 300 stores and nearly 9 , 000 employees in norway , sweden , denmark and finland . dixons retail ' s electroworld business in the czech republic and slovakia is managed alongside the nordic operations to benefit from the successful business model and scale . last year , elkj\u00f8p reported sales of \u00a32 . 628bn and in the first quarter of the new financial year sales were up 13 % .\nbut long before she can even get a sniff at apple ' s ceo chair , ahrendts has her work cut out sorting out apple\u2019s retail mess .\neconomists expect private consumption , the main driver of retail sales , to be the final element to recover in an economy hit by the record unemployment .\ncurrys and pc world owner dixons have merged with carphone warehouse . photograph : andy rain / epa / corbis\ndixons carphone ' fesses to mega - breach : probes ' attempt to compromise ' 5 . 9m payment cards\naside from dixons and electro world , dsg owns pc world , the link , pc city and mastercare .\ndixons , whose support was crucial in sealing the takeover , would own 12 % of the merged firm .\ndixons\u2019 merger with carphone warehouse continues the retailer\u2019s legacy of success by continually innovating and listening to their customers .\nlater that year the company sold vtg ' s mail order division , dixons us holdings inc and supasnaps .\nbought a 40 % stake in the link in 1997 . also that year the dixons website was launched .\nfor currys , dixons travel , team knowhow and pc world enquiries please email : customer . service @ urltoken\nbrowett replaces ron johnson who left for jc penny after working alongside steve jobs to build apple ' s retail stores . he served as ceo of dixons , a large electronics retailer in the uk , and was in charge as dixons announced it would close 77 of its 177 uk urltoken stores shortly before us electronics store best buy launched in the uk . despite the closures , browett managed to fight off best buy with pc world and currys , other dixons owned electronics stores .\non thursday 7th august 2014 , carphone warehouse and dixons retail came together to create an exciting new combined group called dixons carphone . together , we have more products , more knowledge and more advice to help you , our customer , navigate through this complex technical world . find out more about carphone warehouse , including our charity partners , recycling initiatives and careers , below .\ndawson j . , usui k . ( 2011 ) renewal and transformation of value in an international retailer : dixons retail plc . in : zentes j . , swoboda b . , morschett d . ( eds ) fallstudien zum internationalen management . gabler verlag , wiesbaden\n\u201ctraditional retail is changing and it won\u2019t just be about the products you sell . . . we are moving towards less transactional areas of business but we are at gcse level and we should be at a - level and beyond\u201d , the dixons carphone boss said .\nthe first two installations of a leading point of sale system have gone live in croydon and southampton , showcasing brand new retail content from the creative engine .\nthe announcement that the retail specialist is leaving less than a year later , however , was limited to a short statement in the penultimate paragraph of a long press release . after trumpeting a host of top level moves , the company said : \u201cadditionally , john browett is leaving apple . a search for a new head of retail is underway and in the interim , the retail team will report directly to tim cook . \u201d the company declined to comment further yesterday .\ndixons is aiming low to high with four new own - brand lines for its pc world and currys stores .\nmarie griffiths kept her patience with the dixons stores group for six months , but last week she finally snapped .\nstruggling retailer dixons store group has appointed an ip firm to flog off two of its now - defunct brands .\ndeutsche bank ( 2001 ) : dixons group : a victim of its own success , november 16 , 2001 .\ndixons carphone , which announced a \u2018merger of equals\u2019 with dixons last may , said it was to close 12 irish stores earlier this year as it moved to merge its core brands , which also include pc world and currys .\nplease go to our careers section for full details of opportunities at dixons carphone plc and all its various brands .\nsebastian james , dixons retail group chief executive , said :\ni am very pleased that we have been able to secure a strong future for electroworld who will be able to flourish as a part of the nay group in central europe . following this transaction dixons will be a market leader in every market in which it operates , delivering on one of our key strategic objectives .\ngigantti (\ngigant\n) operates retail stores across finland selling white goods , brown goods , consumer electronics , personal computers , communications products and related services .\nconcerns remain that the emphasis on equality in the merger may be masking indecision over who should take charge ,\nsaid david alexander at the retail researcher columino .\nthe combined company , which will be called dixons carphone , will employ more than 43 , 500 people across europe .\ninformation on the processing of personal data of applicants seeking employment with dixons carphone coe , s . r . o .\n, the son of the founder , joined the business in 1948 and started advertising the dixons products in the press .\nwhile marie ' s advertising account remained in credit , typing\nmastercare\nand\ndixons\ninto google ranked the ad above dixons ' own advertisement . considering marie ' s budget of \u00a34 per day versus the potential millions the company could spend , it is a testament to how popular marie ' s site became that it ranked above the dixons ads .\nhello , dixons carphone ? yep , we ' re ringing from a 2015 handset . profits down 60 % , eh ?\nelectrical goods retailer dsg international - formerly known as dixons group - is to open its first electro world store in poland .\ndixons said that like - for - like sales at pixmania slumped by 36pc in the final three months of the year .\ndixons , the continent\u2019s no . 2 electricals retailer , saw sales at its greek business , kotsovolos , rise 3 percent in the november 1 - january 4 period , driven by its wholesale business . however , sales at retail stores that have been open for more than a year fell 8 percent .\nmeanwhile , mobile networks would like to sell more through their own shops and so pay less commission to carphone , and apple does very well selling phones through its retail spaces .\nstevens , k ( 2008 ) : perspectives : top 30 specialist eeo retailers 2007 , in : planet retail , weekly bulletin , october 6 , 2008 , p . 4 .\nmr james said that the blurring of online retail and its network of shops which offered services meant that it was \u201cstructurally advantaged over pureplay retailers like ao world and amazon\n.\nmetis reckons saisho has made \u00a327m in sales under dixons ' care since 1982 . miranda was originally a brand for a japanese company and was bought by dixons for use on cameras and photographic kit in 1981 ; it claims \u00a329m in sales since then .\nsainsbury , taylor wimpey , virgin , network rail , willmott dixon and zolfo cooper . acting for major / blue chip tenant occupiers in the retail and / or leisure . . .\nlaunched in 2008 , the ebest buy joint venturet aimed to create a consumer electronics empire to take on the likes of dixons .\nand shares in dixons , the uk - based electrical retailer which owns 80 % of freeserve , slumped 9 % to 227p .\nthe new firm will be known as dixons carphone , with ownership to be split equally between the two firms ' existing shareholders .\nas a result of the merger , you received shares in dixons carphone plc on a one - for - one basis . you will not be issued new certificates in dixons carphone plc . your existing share certificates in carphone warehouse group plc are still valid .\njock lennox was appointed as a non - executive director of dixons carphone on 6 august 2014 following the merger of dixons retail with carphone warehouse and is chairman of the audit committee . jock joined dixons retail as a non - executive director on 10 january 2012 . he is a chartered accountant and worked for over 30 years ( 20 years as a partner ) for ey ( formerly ernst & young ) in the uk and globally . he retired from ey in 2009 and has subsequently acted as a non - executive director of a number of companies . jock is the non - executive chairman of enquest plc and hill & smith holdings plc , a non - executive director of barratt developments plc , and chairman of trustees of the tall ship youth trust .\ndixons owns seven @ jakarta stores which will be rebranded with the gameplay name . the @ jakarta chain was launched in november 1998 but dixons has now decided to merge them with the gameplay business and benefit from gameplay ' s plans to build a european business .\ndixons says it sells calculators at the rate of more than 2 , 000 a day , most of which are its own - brand prinztronics . these are made to dixons specifications by companies in the united states , singapore , hongkong , japan and taiwan .\nguess how much generous are dixons employees ! we managed to collect unbelievable 19 826 czk to support debra organisation helping people suffering from butterfly skin disease . and all of this only by baking cakes and drinking delicious sangria during our dixons summer bbq . thank you !\nthe high street is no easy place for retail outlets to ply their wares as consumers ' disposable income has been hit by rising household bills , amid high unemployment and government austerity measures .\nretail sale of high technology consumer electronics , personal computers , domestic appliances , photographic equipment , communication products and related financial and after sales services . it operates in the uk , ireland , the nordic region , italy , france , spain , hungary and the czech republic . the group also has retail interests in greece and undertakes property development in belgium , luxembourg , france and germany\ndixons released a trading statement predicting annual underlying pretax profit would be at the top end of market expectations , around \u00a3150m to \u00a3160m .\nforged vital links with japanese manufacturers who supplied dixons directly with products often made to the company ' s own specification and sold under the brand name of ' prinz ' . hard bargaining and bulk buying , predominantly in japan , gave dixons the competitive edge over its rivals\ninformation on the processing of personal data of applicants seeking employment with dixons carphone coe , s . r . o . dixons carphone coe s . r . o . is registered in the commercial register kept by the regional court in brno , section c , file 56937\nbut\nclarifying its offer\nand taking advantage of the growing online market were not the main reasons behind dixons ' migration online .\nthe first health day in dixons carphone for our colleagues . contribute to your health improvement directly in the office during the office hours .\ndixons carphone \u2013 seller , and now fixer , of all things electrical \u2013 is not best known for its connected world services business .\nelkj\u00f8p (\nelectronics purchase\n) operates smaller , medium , big and xxl sized retail stores across norway selling white goods , consumer electronics , personal computers , communications products and related services .\nthe merger will result in each of dixons ' and carphone ' s shareholders holding 50 per cent of the new group to be called dixons carphone , which is expected to find a place in the ftse 100 index . both companies are currently in the ftse 250 index .\nwere own - brand trade names of the british\ndixons\nphotographic and electronic goods stores , which have been rebranded as\ncurrys .\n\u201cdixons carphone chose the creative engine because it knew that we could do the job , regardless of the hardware , \u201d says andy candler , digital retail expert and managing director at the creative engine . \u201cwe worked with rudi group directly and built the content based on the platform it created . dixons was confident that this wouldn\u2019t be an issue for us , so it felt comfortable pressing ahead with the platform design even before it had talked to us about its content requirements . \u201d\njann iver commented : \u201ci am very much looking forward to joining dixons retail and working with such a great team . i am joining a business with an iconic portfolio of brands which resonate well with customers . i look forward to working with sebastian and the team to further develop our nordics business , particularly on the multichannel side . \u201d\na partial report preview for dixons retail plc ( adr ) is shown below . where indicated by\nyes ,\ncreditriskmonitor contains this information in its extensive database . to get access to the full report and learn more about creditriskmonitor ' s robust financial risk analysis and timely news service , request a personalized demo and free trial today .\njaan ivar comments :\ni am very much looking forward to joining dixons retail and working with such a great team . i am joining a business with an iconic portfolio of brands which resonate well with customers . i look forward to working with sebastian and the team to further develop our nordics business , particularly on the multichannel side .\nfor example when dixons had stores , 3 , 000 people were employed by the brand . following its move online it has\na direct employee base in the low teens\n. the former dixons stores now use the currys infrastructure that already existed , saving around \u00a33m a year .\nhe electricals retail industry has undergone a huge shake - up as amazon has undercut on price and ao world has forced traditional retailers to up their game by offering same day deliveries of fridges and freezers .\nbut retail analyst nick bubb said : \u2018the main question is still why the two companies want a merger of equals .\nin a world of ' connected devices ' , dixons is under - exposed to the key area of mobile / smartphone retailing and it is well known that they have been looking at getting more involved in the area . \u2019\ndixons retail plc , europe ' s leading specialist multi - channel electrical retailer and services company , today announces the appointment of jaan ivar semlitsh as managing director , northern europe . jaan is currently ceo of rema industrier as , which is part of one of scandinavia ' s largest supermarket chains . his first day will be on 3rd january 2013 .\nthe move comes just over three years after dixons announced it would no longer stock video cassette recorders , another sign of changing times in technology .\noperating only in uk airport departure lounges , dixons travel is an electrical chain specialising not only in electrical goods but also travel goods as well .\nthe ceo of dixons says it\nmade sense\nfor his firm to join with carphone warehouse after the two companies confirmed they will merge .\nthe proposed merger requires the approval of dixons and carphone shareholders as well as anti - trust clearance , which james said they expected to get .\ndixons carphone plc is europe ' s leading specialist electrical and telecommunications retailer and services company , employing over 41 , 000 people in nine countries .\nsales first customers second , constant push for you to sell a certain percentage of add ons like insurance then having to deal with angry customers when the insurance hasn ' t covered something . standard retail environment complaints\ncurrys , dixons and pc world are to stop stocking analogue televisions and will instead promote\nintegrated\nsets with built - in digital freeview tuners .\ncarphone and dixons said the merged company would benefit from greater buying power , extra growth options and annual savings of at least \u00a380m within three years .\ndixons carphone coe s . r . o . is registered in the commercial register kept by the regional court in brno , section c , file 56937\nhowever , dixons carphone said the plans should boost annual earnings by around \u00a320m once the programme is completed and it did not anticipate any job losses .\nit was a year ago this weekend that dsg international , the electricals retailer behind the dixons , currys and pc world chains , shocked the retail world by announcing plans to remove the dixons name from the high street . to some dsgi employees and marketing specialists - and a lot of shoppers - the plans to rebrand dixons ' 190 high street stores as currys . digital , and turn dixons into a purely online brand , were bemusing . it was the retail equivalent of british airways replacing its traditional union jack tailfins with trendy ethnic liveries in the late 1980s . even lord ( stanley ) kalms of edgware , the former tory treasurer who built up dsgi and remains life president of the company , was unconvinced of the changes .\ninitially he wanted to understand why , but once he understood that is was not an abandoning but a rebranding , he was pleased . first , he thought\ni built this business why are you doing this ?\nbut he was fine after we explained ,\ninsists john clare , dsgi ' s chief executive .\nit also hopes to retail the combined broadband , pay tv and phone services offered by operators such as bt and virgin , and to take commissions from supermarkets or music services for pre - installing their apps on smartphones .\nsuch a retail behemoth would be expected to have more power to stand up to upstart online competition from rivals such as ao world , which today launched a tv offering on its urltoken website ( see box below ) .\nthe creative engine is an international leader in the development of innovative retail experiences . call us today on 01483 799 200 or email hello @ urltoken to discuss how we can work together to educate and inspire your customers .\nwe are the magazine , portal and research source for european ecommerce and multichannel retail , hosting the board - level conversation for retailers , pureplays and brands across all of our platforms . join the conversation . \u00a9 internetretailing media\nthis project is focused on further development of dixons carphone e - commerce platform . the project is strongly internationally oriented and co - financed from eu funds .\nsebastian james , chief executive , said that dixons had gained \u201cmore than our fair share from comet\u201d , particularly sales of white goods , such as cookers .\njohn browett , the former dixons boss hired by apple to drive the global expansion of its stores , has left the company after less than six months .\nandrea gisle joosen was appointed as a non - executive director of dixons carphone on 6 august 2014 following the merger of dixons retail with carphone warehouse . andrea joined dixons as a non - executive director on 1 march 2013 . her former roles include chairman of teknikmagasinet ab , non - executive director of lighthouse group , chief executive of boxer tv access ab in sweden and managing director ( nordic region ) of panasonic , chantelle ab and twentieth century fox . her early career involved several senior marketing roles with procter & gamble and johnson & johnson . she is currently a non - executive director of ica gruppen ab , james hardie industries plc , mr green & co ab and billerudkorsn\u00e4s ab .\nin brno , czech republic we operate a centre of excellence ( coe ) which opened in 2007 . the centre is international , young and dynamic . we have over 500 employees from more than 28 different countries supporting our retail business to prove it . our company culture is characterized by the drive to be world class in supporting our retail operations , and having fun doing it ! personal development and teamwork go hand in hand in our centre .\ndixons is considering expanding its electrical retailing empire to russia and the ukraine following the inking of a long - term co - operation deal with the eldorado group .\nthe firm said german industrial group mutares had agreed to buy the firm . under the offer , dixons will provide 69m euros ( \u00a358m ) to support pixmania .\nthe lower overheads of the online operation mean that dixons can lower its prices .\ndixons has been released from the shackles of the rest of the high street . now we can deliver the same products with reduced gross margins but the same net margin . and the return on capital is higher ,\nsays clare .\nwhen john browett swapped dixons in hemel hempstead for the slightly sunnier outlook of apple in california , he was talked up as the big hope for corporate britain .\nfisher is a former senior executive at phones 4u and dixons retail . he\u2019s among the speakers at the next security twenty 17 conference , at a new venue , the majestic hotel in harrogate , on tuesday morning , july 4 . a bumper 90 exhibitors are displaying their products and services at an accompanying exhibition . for more details and to register to attend the free event , visit urltoken .\napple , which released the news as investors focused on the threat of hurricane sandy , said that the search for a new retail head has started . mr fortsall will act as an adviser to mr cook and leave next year ."]}
{"id": 55461, "summary": [{"text": "tamarack development corporation ( tamarack homes ) is a subsidiary of taggart construction , and an award winning community developer in the ottawa-carleton region .", "topic": 5}, {"text": "in 2005 , tamarack joined tartan homes to build jackson trails in stittsville , ontario , canada , which was canada \u2019s first community of energy star homes .", "topic": 19}, {"text": "in 2014 the two builders launched their latest joint project at poole creek village in ottawa 's west end .", "topic": 19}, {"text": "the builder launched its first solo condo project in 2014 , in hintonburg , ontario , canada .", "topic": 19}, {"text": "in 2012 , tamarack became a title sponsor of ottawa race weekend in ottawa , ontario , canada . ", "topic": 10}], "title": "tamarack developments corporation", "paragraphs": ["home to planet organic , and serving the area\u2019s new residential , industrial and office developments .\ntamarack developments corporation steve parkes 3187 albion rd . , s . ottawa k1v 8y3 gps : - 75 . 6488815 45 . 3647013 business phone : ( 613 ) 739 - 2919 business fax : ( 613 ) 739 - 7334 website email map download vcard\nsurface developments is forging ahead , planning multiple projects , including the 17 - unit edge lebreton flats .\ntamarack development corporation ( subsidiary of taggart construction ) is an award winning community developer and the fourth largest home builder in the ottawa - carleton region . = = current projects = = . . .\nazure urban developments has delayed construction of the azure at woodroffe avenue and richmond road pending the sale of a couple more units .\nottawa \u2014 there was an energy emanating from hintonburg thursday night and tamarack homes\u2019 new tamarack wellington condo project was at the centre of the action .\nthe viscount corner unit at tamarack wellington has two bedrooms and 916 square feet .\ncameron development corporation is focused on edmonton and area development projects , ranging from neighbourhood sites to regional power centres . cameron currently has multiple projects that are completed , under development , and proposed .\nsales centre : tartan \u2014 1862 maple grove rd . ; tamarack \u2014 1870 maple grove rd .\nurban capital and tamarack homes have converted their micro - condo project smart house ottawa into rentals .\nkey members of the tamarack wellington team include scott parkes , left , michelle taggart and simon taggart .\nchampagne says tamarack puts so much emphasis on the kitchens in their singles because that\u2019s often what buyers want .\none of several penthouse options , the trocadero at tamarack wellington is a two - bedroom with an upper terrace .\nsurface developments is also forging ahead , according to president jakub ulak . he has 350 units slated for the next five years , most of them in smaller - scale buildings but one of them \u201csignificantly larger . \u201d\nthere are four tartan models ( two singles and two semis ) and seven by tamarack ( three singles and four townhomes ) .\nthe civic unit at tamarack wellington has corner sliding doors that open to reveal the bedroom in the 641 - square - foot unit .\nthe two - bedroom hampton unit at tamarack wellington is a 974 - square - foot corner unit with both a terrace and balcony .\ntamarack ' s dover model is decorated in a rustic theme . it ' s one of seven models the builder has to see .\ncopyright \u00a9 2018 tamarack homes . subject to change without notice . e . & o . e . updated july 6 , 2018 .\ntartan and tamarack homes have launched their latest joint project with a splash by also unveiling 11 designer - decorated models at the same time .\nthe project , which will eventually include a second building of 150 condos , marks a departure for tamarack , says vice - president scott parkes . known for their low - rise communities or partnerships in condo developments in which the company oversees construction \u2014 think central and mondrian with urban capital and the east market lofts \u2014 this was the first time they have taken on a condo project on their own .\nthe\nqualified person\nwho prepared the mineral resource estimate for the tamarack north project is brian thomas , who is a geologist , independent of talon and an employee of golder associates ltd . mr . thomas is responsible for the mineral resource estimate and has reviewed , approved and verified the data relating to the tamarack project mineral resource estimate ( including sampling , analytical and test data underlying the tamarack project mineral resource estimate ) .\ni purchased a new home from tamarack in january of 2013 . this was for a quick occupancy home for possession in june of the same year . when we sold our old home , we needed to move a month sooner than intended and tamarack was able to provide this earlier occupancy without issue .\nthe one - bedroom fisher unit at tamarack wellington features a sliding door to the bedroom to maximize space . the unit is 619 square feet plus balcony .\ntamarack\u2019s models are showcased with the help of local interior decorator sonya kinkade of sonya kinkade design , who chose a distinct theme for each of the singles .\njurisdiction : talon is a british virgin islands corporation and is governed by the laws of the british virgin islands and the securities laws of such other jurisdictions in which it is a reporting issuer , and does not , by virtue of this site or any material contained herein , expressly or impliedly attorn to the laws of any other jurisdiction .\nthe nola is one of the smallest units offered at tamarack wellington . the one - bedroom unit has 518 square feet plus a 113 - square - foot terrace .\nthe columbia at tamarack wellington is one of the larger one - bedroom units . a corner fin wall adds architectural interest to the 781 - square - foot unit .\nthe location of tamarack wellington is part and parcel to the project\u2019s success , says michelle taggart , director of development for taggart investments and a key member of the team .\nbefore presenting the paintings to five lucky winners at the launch , king said he felt the project was a good fit for him because of tamarack\u2019s connection to the community .\n\u201cthis past year has been slower than previous years , there\u2019s no question , \u201d says azure urban developments\u2019 john thomas . his current project , the 14 - storey azure on richmond road , was scheduled to start construction earlier this year but has been delayed pending the sale of a couple more units ( it has sold 60 of its 93 units so far ) .\ncanada mortgage and housing corporation ( cmhc ) reports condominium starts to october 2015 at just 776 . total condo starts for 2014 were 1 , 422 . those numbers are down substantially from boom times like 2012 and 2013 when well over 2 , 200 units were begun each year . the decline is a result of overbuilding in a slowing sales market , and cmhc says that the number of unsold units remains high from a historical standpoint .\ntamarack has taken an interactive approach to showing off the other floor plans , installing touch screen monitors that allow visitors to scroll through different floors and floor plans to view prices , layouts and all the surrounding amenities .\ntamarack is at the heart of a 1 million sf commercial node , which includes a brand new walmart , and is ideally located to serve the destination , convenience and service needs of this large and growing community .\nthe grace floor plan at tamarack wellington is the unit that the sales centre model is based on . the 762 - square - foot unit offers flexibility \u2014 either the second bedroom or the separate dining area could be an office .\nto celebrate the community\u2019s roots , tamarack commissioned local artist andrew king , a longtime hintonburg resident , to paint images of five historic buildings in the neighbourhood , including the elmdale theatre , parkdale fire station and the bethany hope centre .\n\u201cthis is by far the most popular home , \u201d says tamarack\u2019s director of sales , deborah champagne . \u201cit\u2019s the right size , the right price , people walk in and feel \u2018this is it , i can live here . \u2019 \u201d\ntoday , that proud legacy and dedication to excellence continues through the hands - on efforts of his family and tamarack homes . each new home owner in ottawa and kingston is assured the same quality craftsmanship and attention to detail that harold insisted on\ntaking a cautious approach , tamarack enlisted outside help from real estate firm pma brethour group to better understand the needs of today\u2019s condo buyers . the data showed buyers who are choosing new buildings like variety in size and want fresh , modern design .\n\u201ci find a lot of the developers ignore the historical community aspects of the neighbourhood , \u201d says king . \u201cbut when tamarack approached me to do this work , they wanted to respect the historical aspects of ( hintonburg ) so that was a good thing . \u201d\nprices : for both builders , singles start at $ 466 , 900 for 2 , 170 square feet on a 38 - foot lot . tartan\u2019s semis start at $ 353 , 900 for 1 , 919 square feet and tamarack\u2019s townhomes start at $ 328 , 900 for 1 , 833 square feet .\nthe fin projects beyond the face of the building , extending from the ground floor to the top of the building and then connecting to a concrete canopy that spans the length of the roof , says simon taggart , who is project co - ordinator at tamarack sister company doran contractors and a key member of the wellington team .\ntamarack consulted with the hintonburg community and landscape architects to come up with a plan for the front of the building , which is designated as a heritage lot . it will be used as a public / private space with fountain , open lawn , trees , flower beds and a courtyard terrace . pathways will connect to the neighbouring library and new community health centre .\nthe slowdown has seen projects such as domicile\u2019s nuovo in little italy and urbandale construction\u2019s 99 parkdale vanish from the radar over the past couple of years . it\u2019s also seen a more recent trend : the conversion of condo projects to rentals . urban capital and tamarack homes , for example , are switching their much - ballyhooed smart house ottawa , a micro - condo project at bank and flora streets , to rental units .\nforward - looking information : certain information contained on this site constitutes\nforward - looking information\n. all statements , other than statements of historical fact , that address activities , events or developments that the company believes , expects or anticipates will or may occur in the future constitute forward - looking information . such forward - looking information reflects the current expectations or beliefs of the company based on information currently available to the company and includes , among other things , statements relating to the company ' s projects . forward - looking information is subject to significant risks and uncertainties and other factors that could cause the actual results to differ materially from those discussed in the forward - looking information , and even if such actual results are realized or substantially realized , there can be no assurance that they will have the expected consequences to , or effects on , the company . for factors that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from current expectations , you are advised to consult talon ' s most recent annual information form under the headings\nforward - looking statements\nand\nrisk factors\nand , to the extent applicable , the sections of any other document on this site entitled\nforward - looking statements\n,\nforward - looking information\nand / or\nrisk factors\n. any forward - looking information speaks only as of the date on which it is made and , except as may be required by applicable securities laws , the company disclaims any intent or obligation to update any forward - looking information , whether as a result of buy . although the company believes that the assumptions inherent in the forward - looking information are reasonable , forward - looking information is not a guarantee of future performance and accordingly undue reliance should not be put on such information due to the inherent uncertainty therein .\nthe roomy master bedroom includes a walk - through closet to the bathroom . indirect led lighting casts a surprisingly bright , yet soft , glow .\nthe sales centre model is based on the grace , a 762 - square - foot , two - bedroom suite .\nother space savers include a frosted sliding door to the second bedroom , which can easily be used as a den .\ndesigner leonhard vogt of michael courdin design had a say in layouts as well as designing the interior finishes .\ndesigner leonhard vogt has incorporated space savers such as a closet and washer / dryer space ( behind the island ) into the kitchen design with matching walnut cabinetry to create a cohesive finish .\nan eight - foot island that anchors the space comes standard and is a signature feature in all suites .\na festive scene with an elegant white tent , food and music helped to mark the official launch , drawing dozens of visitors eager to get a glimpse inside the sleek new presentation centre at 1140 wellington west , the location of the former salvation army bethany hope centre .\na small - scale model of the first phase displayed inside \u2014 a six - storey , 52 - unit condo \u2014 gave visitors an idea of what the building will look like when it\u2019s constructed next door at the corner of rosemount avenue .\ninterior designer leonhard vogt of michael courdin design was one of the project\u2019s key contributors in helping to transform the inside of the historic brick building into a beautiful modern sales centre that showcases sleek finishings .\nclick here to view more photos , or tap and swipe the image on your mobile device .\nthe suites include a mix of one - and two - bedroom units and penthouses , all of which include either a balcony or terrace .\nsizes range from a 518 - square - foot one - bedroom for $ 271 , 900 to a 1 , 084 - square - foot penthouse suite with a private rooftop deck for $ 629 , 000 .\nthe building , designed by architects barry hobin and doug van den ham , was modelled around the concept of \u201chistoric industrial meets artistic modern\u201d and features loft windows \u2014 a nod to hintonburg\u2019s industrial roots \u2014 with brown brick exterior . the corner of the building has floor - to - ceiling windows and a concrete \u201cfin\u201d to add modern flair .\n\u201c ( buyers ) are not looking for traditional because there\u2019s lots of traditional supply on the market , \u201d says parkes . \u201cand there\u2019s a whole lifestyle that goes with these newly designed condos and you have to tailor the whole package to them . \u201d\nbuyers can choose from a palette of five design packages that are displayed on the sales centre wall . it\u2019s condo design made easy with three standard options and two upgrades that include flooring , tile and cabinet , although buyers can choose to customize .\na full - scale model has been built in the sales centre based on the grace , a 762 - square - foot , two - bedroom suite , which is designed as an open - floor plan with a wall of windows from the master to the living and dining area .\nthe suite features nine - foot ceilings , engineered hardwood flooring , full height cabinets , floating shelves and an undermount sink . the led lighting that illuminates the suites would be considered an upgrade .\nan eight - foot kitchen island with quartz waterfall countertop anchors the space . the full - sized island is the standard , signature feature in all suites . it\u2019s designed to accommodate four stools in case the separate dining area is turned into a flex space such as an office .\n\u201ci think really ( the focus ) was the importance of the kitchen , which , of course , everybody knows is the heart of the home , \u201d vogt said at the opening , while visitors buzzed around him . \u201cso it really makes it functional , user friendly with clean simplicity without being too sterile . \u201d\nvogt , who had a hand in the unit layouts as well as designing the finishes , has incorporated space savers such as pocket doors and integrated a closet and washer / dryer space into the kitchen design with matching walnut cabinetry to create a cohesive finish .\nall 19 floor plans pay homage to significant streets , landmarks and people connected to hintonburg and include names such as the civic , the fisher and the lebreton .\nthe highlight of the first phase is the eight penthouse suites on the sixth floor , all of which will have access to private rooftop terraces .\nthe ground floor will house commercial space , including a caf\u00e9 . the amenities , which will include a gym , party room , and theatre , will be located in sales centre building .\n\u201ci am glad that the original building is going to stay , \u201d says cathy stein , a wellington west retiree who , along with friend karen seabrook , was touring the model at the launch .\n\u201ci think it\u2019s going to be lovely out there ; the drawings ( of the park ) look very nice , \u201d adds seabrook .\n\u201chintonburg is so hot right now , there\u2019s so much going on , there are ( great ) restaurants , stores , you\u2019re very close to the highway , so you can hop on and hop off , \u201d says taggart . \u201cyou are close to the parkway and all of the bike trails and close to the transitway , which is just a few blocks away . we really feel like this is the heart of hintonburg . \u201d\nprice : starting at $ 271 , 900 for a 518 - square - foot , one - bedroom to $ 629 , 000 for a 1 , 084 - square - foot penthouse . condo fees are 32 cents a square foot . parking is $ 35 , 000 per space , with a monthly maintenance fee of $ 52 .\nhours : monday to thursday , noon to 7 p . m . ; friday to sunday and holidays , noon to 6 p . m .\nwe encourage all readers to share their views on our articles and blog posts . we are committed to maintaining a lively but civil forum for discussion , so we ask you to avoid personal attacks , and please keep your comments relevant and respectful . if you encounter a comment that is abusive , click the\nx\nin the upper right corner of the comment box to report spam or abuse . we are using facebook commenting . visit our faq page for more information .\neven away from its usual site , gatineau ' s annual wonders of sand festival remains . . .\nit was typical , in that first three - day festival , and for subsequent early bluesfest . . .\nif rueben devlin can prepare ontario\u2019s health - care system for the rest of . . .\nearly edition runs once a week during the summer . step behind the scenes as we highlight . . .\nthe criticism levelled at former prime minister stephen harper for speaking to a . . .\nin accounting for his personal success as premier and that of his ontario progressive . . .\nwhile fans are atwitter about trade rumours \u2013 literally \u2013 sens captain erik karlsson . . .\ndion phaneuf has unfinished business in ottawa . the former ottawa senators defenceman . . .\npolice are asking for the public ' s help in locating an ottawa man wanted for uttering . . .\nyou must verify your email address before signing in . check your email for your verification email , or enter your email address in the form below to resend the email .\npostmedia wants to improve your reading experience as well as share the best deals and promotions from our advertisers with you . the information below will be used to optimize the content and make ads across the network more relevant to you . you can always change the information you share with us by editing your profile .\nattention print newspaper subscribers for verification of print subscriber offers ( e . g . epaper , digital access , subscriber rewards ) , please input your print newspaper subscription phone number and postal code .\nby clicking\ncreate account\n, i hearby grant permission to postmedia to use my account information to create my account .\ni also accept and agree to be bound by postmedia ' s terms and conditions with respect to my use of the site and i have read and understand postmedia ' s privacy statement . i consent to the collection , use , maintenance , and disclosure of my information in accordance with the postmedia ' s privacy policy .\nwe have sent you a confirmation email to { * emailaddressdata * } . please check your inbox and follow the instructions to confirm your email .\n1 . enter your email address below 2 . wait for the instructions to arrive in your inbox 3 . follow the instructions to update your password\nwe ' ve sent an email with instructions to create a new password . your existing password has not been changed .\nsorry , we could not verify your email address . please enter your email below , and we ' ll resend the instructions for email verification .\nwe didn ' t recognize that password reset code . please enter your email below , and we ' ll send you a new code to reset your password .\nwe ' ve sent you an email with instructions to create a new password . your existing password has not been changed .\nit seems your browser does not support javascript ! if you are experiencing issues browsing try switching to a browser that supports javascript .\nfor more than 70 years , taggart construction limited has built the essential services people in ottawa and kingston use every day .\nour team specializes in heavy civil construction and residential and commercial site servicing , covering everything from storm sewer and watermain installation to site grading and road construction for communities across eastern ontario . we\u2019re an industry leader in municipal and public infrastructure projects , including mass transit . we also provide a wide range of excavation services to private developers , and are a trusted supplier of construction aggregates and granular products .\nbut we build more than just infrastructure \u2014 we also build strong , lasting relationships with our partners . through our client - centric approach to construction management and execution , we deliver maximum benefits and cost savings for any construction project .\ntaggart construction limited opens its first shop on land in tunney\u2019s pasture , west of downtown ottawa .\ngatineau ' s wonders of sand festival adapts to move to city . . .\n20 photos from nathan ' s hot dog eating contest that will . . .\npoole creek village near canadian tire centre opened sept . 20 and will feature a mix of semis , townhomes and singles on lots that range from 38 to 50 feet . the community will eventually have 450 homes within easy distance of the queensway , kanata centrum and the soon - to - be - opened tanger outlets mall .\nthe established builders are no strangers to joint projects in the area . they teamed up in 2005 to build jackson trails in stittsville , which was canada\u2019s first community of energy star homes . meanwhile , out in the southeast end of the city , they have been building the popular findlay creek village since 2002 .\nlaunching a low - rise development with model homes ready to show is unusual and these 11 showcase what is current in design and decor .\ndesign firm unique spaces displays a range of finishes in the tartan models , from standard to luxurious , to show buyers how they can use a $ 10 , 000 design bonus that is currently offered by both builders .\nco - owner kelly maiorano says they used a mix of furniture from my home in kanata and accessories , bedding and pillows from west elm in toronto to complete the looks .\nat $ 513 , 900 \u2014 is fully upgraded with a classic blend of navy and cream tones . the home features wide plank hardwood , plus a kitchen with an oversized quartz island and dark walnut base , cream mosaic tile , and a custom marble niche on the perimeter built by ottawa valley kitchens .\nup the curved staircase is four bedrooms , including a girl\u2019s room decorated with crisp white and gold tones by pb teen ( pottery barn ) , and a master with an extra - large walk - in closet .\nthe parkhill , meanwhile , shows what a home with no upgrades looks like \u2014 a practice tartan often follows to offer buyers a better comparison .\n\u201cjust because you select standard finishes , doesn\u2019t mean your home looks standard by any means , \u201d says maiorano , who considers this model industrial modern .\nthe parkhill offers nine - foot ceilings and hardwood on the main floor . the kitchen is outfitted with dark espresso cabinets and a laminate countertop with a marble design . a double - sided fireplace separates the living room and den , and a loft area on the second floor doubles as a modern office with a long white glossy white desk with rustic accents ( this model can be three bedrooms plus loft or four bedrooms ) . the parkhill is 2 , 406 square feet with a starting price of $ 477 , 900 .\nthe two semis have their own perks . all semis include finished basements , hardwood in the living room , dining room and lower hall , and , like the singles , feature craftsman - style exteriors with brick and stone detailing on the front . the magnolia is 2 , 194 square feet and starts at $ 371 , 900 and the red oak is 2 , 607 square feet starting at $ 391 , 900 .\nall models were first introduced at findlay creek , but include a few modifications \u2014 such as laundry rooms and two linen closets on the second floor , extra - large walk - in closets in secondary bedrooms , and smooth ceilings rather than stippled .\npresident ian nicol says tartan increased storage in all the models because that\u2019s what customers want , particularly in the mud rooms in the singles , where outdoor gear can accumulate . buyers can choose from four built - in cabinet styles , which include benches , shelves , and hooks .\n\u201cit\u2019s excellent for hanging backpacks , storing mitts , boots , hockey bags , \u201d says nicol .\nin the four - bedroom dover ( 2 , 600 square feet ; starting at $ 533 , 900 ) , that means rustic western , with cowhides , rich walnut , and industrial lighting .\nthe oxford , meanwhile , offers beach chic finishes . the four - bedroom model ( 3 , 023 square feet ; starting at $ 562 , 900 ) is decorated with soft creams , whites , blues and greens for a \u201cluxurious but simple\u201d finish . highlights include a soaring foyer , a walk - in kitchen pantry , and a signature custom railing on the stairs to enhance the bright , open feel .\ndesign enthusiasts will enjoy visiting all the models , given kinkade\u2019s creative mix - and - match approach from budget - friendly stores such as homesense to high - end furniture companies like restoration hardware .\nthe kitchens , designed by muskoka kitchens , pack the biggest punch when it comes to showcasing finishes . the dover , for instance , features an oversized island with custom walnut cabinets and quartz countertop , with a mix of floating shelves and a long wall of cabinetry .\n\u201cthe options are wide open and we find our customers do a lot of kitchen upgrades , \u201d says champagne .\n\u201cthey are ( often ) second - and third - time buyers with very discriminating tastes . it\u2019s nothing for them to say , \u2018i want a $ 50 , 000 kitchen . \u2019 \u201d\nwhat : a new community of single - family homes on lots ranging from 38 to 50 feet , as well as semis and townhomes . there will be 450 homes in all .\nhours : monday to thursday , 1 p . m . to 8 p . m . ; weekends and holidays , noon to 5 p . m . closed fridays .\nwe encourage all readers to share their views on our articles and blog posts . we are committed to maintaining a lively but civil forum for discussion , so we ask you to avoid personal attacks , and please keep your comments relevant and respectful . if you encounter a comment that is abusive , click the\nx\nin the upper right corner of the comment box to report spam or abuse . we are using facebook commenting .\nmike holmes : how to make it a happy new year for your home \u2014 and . . .\nrain or shine , the 10th annual water garden tour will add a splash to your . . .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nour new home building legacy was born when harold taggart began transforming streets in eastern ontario into new homes for returning war veterans in 1948 . a high standard was set from the beginning - more than just houses , they were where lives would unfold and futures be realized . they had to be the best .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nthink your friends might be familiar with this business ? ask your friends on facebook to see what they think .\nnational advertising powered by urltoken . yellow pages tm , walking fingers & design tm , urltoken tm , find . & design tm , urltoken tm , canada411 tm and yp shopwise tm are trademarks of yellow pages digital & media solutions limited in canada . all other trademarks are the property of their respective owners .\nfor inquiries related to this message please contact support . for sales inquiries , please visit urltoken\nif you believe this to be in error , please confirm below that you are not a robot by clicking\ni ' m not a robot\nbelow .\nplease make sure your browser supports javascript and cookies and that you are not blocking them from loading . for more information you can review the terms of service and cookie policy .\nstarscore uses a complex algorithm which considers a company\u2019s review ratings , responsiveness , reputation , and recency .\nlow reputation means there has been review tampering or a company request to remove a review . this score is also impacted when we do not have enough information i . e : low number of reviews .\nmy only general complaint is the after - sales service . they don ' t want to acknowledge some of the deficiencies and are seemingly unwilling to send back the original contractors to complete some of this work . we are currently awaiting repair of some of our 30 - day items this august and will see how it goes .\ni still find their quality of workmanship to be quite high but it was disappointing to see a lack of care and detail in some aspects of the home .\nthe reviews on this page are the subjective opinion of the author and not of homestars inc .\ncompany profile information is not moderated by homestars . ask the contractor to verify before hiring .\n\u00a9 2018 eieihomes inc . all rights reserved . eiei home and urltoken are registered trademarks of eieihome inc .\nwe are actively developing over 2 million square feet of retail space on over 200 acres of land in alberta , saskatchewan and ontario . to find a dream centre , click on the map below or scroll down .\nmontrose is the town of high river\u2019s first master planned community . high accessibility location with great visibility and frontage along three roads . shadow anchored by the calgary co - op supermarket and liquor store . opportunities for units from 1 , 200 sf in 2017 , and up to 25 , 000 sf in the second phase .\nlocated at the gateway of the kensington community , the shops of south kensington is a grocery and pharmacy anchored neighbourhood centre , and home to several national retailers that brings excellent food and convenience options to the growing kensington community . leasing opportunities are available within the last phase of the development . save - on - foods , shoppers drugmart , and scotiabank are now open .\nlocated in an established community situated in saskatoon\u2019s north - west quadrant in close proximity to saskatoon international airport . dream centres is currently developing 33 , 000 sf of neighbourhood retail with construction planned for spring 2018 .\nconstruction is underway at brighton marketplace , with first phase being brighton cinemas , and the second phase will include save - on - foods , motion fitness , the keg and many others . opportunities exist for restaurants , qsr , and service retail uses from 1 , 200 to 20 , 000 sf with openings in 2018 to 2020 .\nlocated south east of hwy 401 and division street , the 20 - acre / 215 , 000 sf development is part of an established and growing regional shopping destination in eastern ontario , which comprises approximately 800 , 000 sf of retail upon build out . the retail node serves a regional trade area population of nearly 500 , 000 within 100 km including the immediate kingston market population of 135 , 000 .\nlocated at the intersection of lewvan drive and parliament avenue in harbour landing . in addition to a grocery store and gas bar , it will include convenience oriented restaurants and services . openings are scheduled for summer 2020 .\neastbrook is the newest master - planned community in regina\u2019s southeast quadrant . the neighbourhood is expected to accommodate more than 3 , 500 residential units and 8 , 000 people upon completion . located at the intersection of arens road and chuka boulevard , the urban village is strategically positioned at the heart of eastbrook to serve as the focal point of activity .\nsituated in the new coopertown community that spans over 1 , 900 acres and will be home to 35 , 000 residents . targeted for a grocery store , drug store and neighbourhood convenience - oriented restaurants and services . construction starts summer 2019 , with openings in summer / fall 2020 .\nlocated on the south side of st . clair avenue , in the city of toronto , this development is shadow anchored by a commercial development which includes tenants such as walmart , td bank , and tim hortons . this neighborhood is known as \u201cthe stockyards\u201d and has undergone a transformation from predominantly industrial uses to a mix of uses including retail since the early 2000\u2019s . space is available for restaurant , qsr and service / professional uses .\nin 2001 , dream and cityscape holdings partnered and purchased the distillery district , a then derelict collection of victorian industrial buildings and former home to the gooderham and worts distillery , one of canada\u2019s largest distilleries . armed with a vision to create a community that would preserve its unique heritage and architecture while honoring the community as a national historic site . the team successfully fused old and new into an inspired blend of victorian industrial architecture and stunning 21st century design and creativity . resulting in an internationally acclaimed village of one - of - a - kind residences , offices , stores , shops , galleries , studios , restaurants , cafes , theatres and more . just minutes to toronto\u2019s downtown core , easily accessible via public transit and just a short distance from the gardiner , lakeshore and dvp , the distillery district is well located to live , work and play .\nthe carnaby condo development is the final addition to streetcar\u2019s queen west neighbourhood and completes the urban district of five boutique loft buildings . at street level , these five buildings will be connected through an artfully landscaped courtyard , bringing a soho - esque vibe to the area and 48 , 559 sf of ground floor and lower level retail .\ncanary district is the city\u2019s new and dynamic health and wellness community , located at front and cherry street , in the heart of toronto\u2019s downtown east . the neighbourhood features a spectacular 18 - acre corktown common park , toronto\u2019s new flagship ymca and a new george brown college residence . within a beautiful setting , including inspiring works of public art and ample green spaces , canary district is a highly walkable neighbourhood . canary district has exciting opportunities for retail , restaurant , service retail and quick - serve concepts . we are seeking premier partners to join us in becoming a prosperous new community with prime frontage on front street east . opportunities for all types of business\u2019s with suites in a variety of sizes , the canary district can be the solution for your business .\nmississauga\u2019s newest community , is a development located along a central piece of port credit\u2019s waterfront on lake ontario . this 73 acre site will balance mixed - use lifestyle along with over 14 acres of parks and recreation . the site will consist of approximately 340 , 000 sf of retail and commercial and approximately 2 . 7 million sf of residential , consisting of 370 townhouses and 2 , 500 condominiums . in partnership with kilmer van nostrand co . limited , fram building group and diamondcorp .\nour annual roundup of what ' s happening on ottawa ' s condo scene .\nit hasn\u2019t fallen on its face , but ottawa\u2019s condo market has definitely stumbled . condo starts \u2014 once as ubiquitous as a justin trudeau photo op \u2014 have plummeted , there\u2019s inventory on the shelf , and several projects have either been put on hold or , increasingly , converted to rental properties .\nin fact , the agency recently warned the overabundance of unsold units and those coming on stream could put the health of ottawa\u2019s housing market at \u201cmoderate risk . \u201d\nat the same time , cmhc says highrise starts are here to stay , with 60 per cent of local households comprised of one to two people interested in smaller , more manageable accommodation . the agency says highrise starts , most of them condos , should begin to creep up in 2017 as inventory is cleared .\nthomas believes that factors like a temporary tapping out of the investor market ( people who buy condos to rent or resell at a profit ) has contributed to the sales slump . rather than investors , he\u2019s seeing more buyers who plan to live in their units . those \u201cend users\u201d take time to make decisions , he says .\n\u201cthey look at the finishes , look at the space , make sure their furniture fits . it\u2019s a different kind of buyer mentality . i think quality is going to drive this market going forward . \u201d\nartist ' s impression of part of the first phase of the mid - river zibi project on the former domtar lands . gatineau council has officially given the first phase a go - ahead .\nconstruction on terraces , a nine - storey condo building , is to begin in next spring .\ndomicile launched the corners in august . the four - and six - storey buildings will sit beside greystone village on main street .\nla group launched kemptville landing in april . the first phase is a seven - storey building with 43 units .\neq homes is bringing its popular foxwood low - rise condo collection to clarence crossing , which launched in june .\n\u201c ( the ) market is slow in ottawa and we didn\u2019t make enough sales . simple as that , \u201d toronto - based urban capital\u2019s founding partner , david wex , says in a text message .\nrichcraft , meanwhile , is flipping condo flats at fieldstone , place des gouverneurs and trailsedge to rentals . company marketing manager shawn bellman says matter - of - factly , \u201cbuilders are not going to stand around and just not sell . \u201d\nother condo - to - rental conversions include phoenix homes\u2019 pointe west on greenbank road .\nslowdown or not , 2015 has seen the start of some major projects , including the groundbreaking for claridge\u2019s 45 - storey icon in little italy . zibi , the windmill development group and dream unlimited corp . ultra - green project on the old domtar lands , has been launched and will eventually see 1 , 200 condos built . other projects include eq homes\u2019 96 - unit terraces , the first phase of greystone village on main street , a 900 - home site that will include more condos .\nclaridge\u2019s vice - president shawn malhotra is pumped about the condo market and has seen an upswing in company sales since the federal election brought certainty back into the marketplace . he says claridge is going ahead \u201cfull blast\u201d and may release as many as three new projects or sites in 2016 .\n\u201cwe\u2019re a city with a million population , so in the grand scheme of things there\u2019s just not that many condos out there , \u201d says malhotra .\n\u201cother builders are slowing down in the condo market ; we are taking off like a rocket , \u201d he says . but he sees no return to the crazy days of block - long launch - day lineups and buyers snapping up multiple units without thinking twice .\nhere\u2019s a snapshot of ottawa\u2019s current condo landscape . our list may not cover all projects that have been announced , are coming down the pipe or are currently under construction . and we have not included projects put on hold or converted to rentals .\nabout the map and list : prices and availability are at the time of writing and don\u2019t include parking , condo fees and other charges . in some cases , finishing touches are being put on projects we\u2019ve listed as under construction ; in other cases , building has barely begun . for projects under construction , a limited number of units , sometimes just the more expensive ones , may still be available .\nwhere possible , we have included the street address of the project rather than the sales office . contact sales offices for more information .\ncorrection : a previous version of this story misstated the first name of jakub ulak and the time frame for 350 units to be developed .\nsituated immediately off of anthony henday drive , in proximity to st . albert . anchored by walmart .\nto serve the fast - growing residential area of southeast edmonton . the communities of cavanagh are quickly growing and it is estimated that the trade are population for this site will be 22 , 957 .\nedmonton\u02bcs finest new shopping centre destination , featuring quality retailers , convenient services , entertainment , and delicious dining options .\nthe edmonton business campus was inspired by the best campuses in north america for integrating office space into a natural setting .\nretail / office development , across from area hospital in sherwood park , featuring material growth and income base .\nnew development located in st . albert , one of the country ' s most affluent municipalities . costco - anchored .\nharvest hills market is one of se edmonton\u2019s newest and largest shopping centre sites . located adjacent to the existing harvest pointe development ( featuring walmart and sobeys ) , this area\nserves the region ' s many new residential communities . anchored by walmart , sobey\u2019s , with opportunities available .\nserving 175 , 000 within a 10 minute drive . anchored by canadian tire , lowe\u2019s , cabela\u2019s , cineplex .\nimmediately south of manning town centre , with 10 - minute drive from sherwood park and fort saskatchewan .\nlocated in edmonton\u2019s fast - growing northeast region , shadow anchored by sobeys , shoppers drug mart , tim horton\u2019s . featuring shell .\nnewly - developed sobey ' s anchored retail centre , featuring freestanding atb financial , petro - canada , dairy queen stores .\ngrowing bedroom community , home to alberta\u2019s second highest median income . anchored by sobey\u2019s , shoppers .\nsobey ' s anchored neighbourhood centre on ellerslie road , featuring atb financial , mcdonald\u2019s , petro - canada , and various service uses .\nnew west edmonton development , servicing the entire industrial - based quadrant . anchored by lowe\u2019s , la fitness .\ndirectly adjacent from sunwapta centre in the west edmonton industrial area and surrounded by stony plain road and anthony henday drive .\nwainwright crossing is located in the town of wainwright , approximately 200km southeast of edmonton .\nanchored by real canadian superstore , and serving edmonton\u2019s highest average household income demographic .\nwindermere seven acres in sw edmonton is located adjacent to 1 . 1 million square feet of retail at currents of windermere .\nadjacent to new residential in the fast - 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{"id": 55466, "summary": [{"text": "seoul international cafe show is an annual coffee , tea , bakery and dessert event held at the coex convention & exhibition center in november in gangnam district , seoul , south korea .", "topic": 31}, {"text": "in 2013 , mou signed between international coffee organization and seoul international cafe show . ", "topic": 10}], "title": "seoul international cafe show", "paragraphs": ["you missed seoul international cafe sh . . . at coex conference & exhibition center .\nsorry , you missed seoul international cafe sh . . . at coex conference & exhibition center .\nthe seoul international cafe show returns this year on november 10 - 13 , 2016 . as the largest coffee exhibition in korea , the cafe show has been an important event of the local coffee industry . coffee professionals will gather to learn about the latest trends and pursue business prospects .\nthank you very much for your visiting at fuso international in 2012 seoul int ' l cafe show . your special interest in drip bag coffee and pyramid tea bag is highly appreciated . we are looking forward to meeting you again soon .\nseoul int ' l cafe show has been under the coffee industry spotlight for many years due to its status as the largest scaled , coffee show in asia . it will be held in all halls of coex , seoul from november 20 th to 23 rd this year .\nwe , fuso international , are more than happy to introduce drip bag coffee packing machine in the cafe show in seoul , korea . we ' d love to invite you to the show for the experience of our outstanding packaging solution . we are waiting for you with delicate coffee aroma of single serve coffee and tea .\nexporum ( ceo danny hyundae shin ) , a korean exhibition organizer of asia ' s largest coffee industry event , seoul int ' l cafe show and world coffee leaders forum , has established mou with the un affiliated organization , ico ( international coffee organization ) , in order to cooperate together to maintain a sustainable development of the global coffee industry .\ngreat show . just a little difficult to move around because of the numbers of people .\n\u00a9 2018 copyright coex coffee expo seoul . all rights reserved . site by : konnected solutions\nseoul caf\u00e9 show has been held since 2002 and was the first caf\u00e9 industry event including coffee , tea , bakery and dessert culture to promote related - industry and culture . it is thought to be asia\u2019s largest festival centered on a coffee and drinks exhibition . also , seoul caf\u00e9 show was the world ' s first event officially supported by international coffee organization ( ico ) , an organization under the un . professional baristas from 70 nations participate in world barista championship . this festival is a must - attend show for global coffee leaders and people in the caf\u00e9 industry as it leads in global food and beverage culture and trend .\nin 2013 , seoul int ' l cafe show attracted approximately 430 exhibitors from 34 countries as well as 100 , 000 visitors from 63 countries . its major concurrent event and the first coffee forum ever held in asia , world coffee leaders forum gathered global scholars and leaders from 34 countries last year , to discuss the major pending issues of global coffee industry and seek resolutions .\nthrough this partnership agreement , we anticipate seoul int ' l cafe show to become a principal business platform to maintain the sustainability and development of global coffee industries\nstates danny hyundae shin , the ceo of exporum . he added ,\nby conducting such act , it will not only greatly contribute to the formation of the coffee industrial eco - system and cultural exchange , but also preserve a healthy , diplomatic relationship between the importing and exporting countries .\nprofile for exhibit include variety of cold and hot coffee products , coffee bean , variety of green tea , black tea , fruit tea , herb tea , tea bag , tea utensils , bakery , cake , chocolate , cookie , snack , sandwich , dessert , fruit juice , espresso machine , grinder , roaster , ice cream machines , refrigerating showcase , kitchen equipment , convection oven , fresh cream mixer , dishwasher , interior equipment , finishing material , coffee shop , dessert cafe , wine bar , cocktail bar , multi cafe .\nroberio oliveira silva , the executive director of ico graced his attendance at the forum in 2013 and delivered his key note speech based on the issues of global coffee market and its trend . this year in 2014 , roberio is planning to re - attend the show .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nexporum was the only south korean representative , professional convention & exhibition organizing company invited to the ico assembly held in london , to carry out a presentation on the korea coffee market and prospects to the delegates of 90 countries as well as the observers .\nico is a government - set organization established in london by the cooperation of coffee importing and exporting countries under an initiative of the un in 1963 , in order to create a coordination scheme of coffee trade . currently , the major purpose of ico is to alleviate the conflict between importing / exporting nations , stabilize the coffee price fluctuation and to manage supply and demand of coffee .\nit is reported that a total of 72 countries are registered as official members of ico , including 33 coffee consuming countries such as usa , uk , germany , italy as well as 39 major coffee producing nations such as brazil , ethiopia , kenya .\nhey there ! sign up to receive our newsletter full of freshly bloomed & caffeinated content . it has everything a coffee aficionado needs , from stories relating to the specialty coffee industry to brewing guides , product reviews , and much more .\nit was much larger than i expected . many of the vendors did not interest me , but many did . it was difficult to go through so many vendors to find what i wanted .\nnice event that we can meet each other from another country . and also have a nice place\neveryday bamboo matcha whisk chinese bai chasen , mango iced tea organic , turmeric lemon caffeine - free herbal blend tea bag , teahouse matcha green tea powder organic japanese , hotarugari chashaku bamboo matcha scoop . . .\nby continuing past this page , you agree to our terms of service , cookie policy , privacy policy and content policies . all trademarks are properties of their respective owners . \u00a9 2014 - 2018 - tentimes online private limited . all rights reserved .\nbe aware that all dates are subject to change . please contact the organizer before making any arrangement !\nthis service is offered to members of the visitkorea website and facebook through account log - in .\nvisitkorea does not guarantee the quality of products or services introduced on its site and is not responsible for any direct or indirect losses resulting from use of said products or services .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nevent details may change at any time , always check with the event organizer when planning to attend this event or purchase tickets .\nwe deliver a much richer experience when javascript is enabled . please consider enabling javascript in your browser to take full advantage of our hand - crafted interface .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 1 / / en\nurltoken\nclose this trade fairs and exhibitions from the world ' s top database , please locate your pages .\nfor further information of individual trade fairs in j - messe , please kindly contact the organizer directly .\ncopyright ( c ) 1995 - 2015 japan external trade organization ( jetro ) . all rights reserved .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nwe ' re not around right now . please send us an email at coffee . info @ coex . co . kr . thank you ."]}
{"id": 55470, "summary": [{"text": "the storz brewing company was located at 1807 north 16th street in north omaha , nebraska .", "topic": 38}, {"text": "established from a company started in 1863 , storz brewing began in 1876 by gottlieb storz and was owned by the storz family until 1966 ; the brewery ceased operations in 1972 .", "topic": 12}, {"text": "their beers won several prizes in international competitions , and storz was the top selling brand in nebraska starting in world war ii .", "topic": 5}, {"text": "storz was one of the \" big 4 \" brewers located in omaha , which also included the krug , willow springs and metz breweries .", "topic": 13}, {"text": "on august 8 , 2013 , it was announced the brand would be revived by tom markel , nephew of monnie storz markel , the granddaughter of gottlieb storz , with his cousin john markel , son of monnie storz markel as investor . ", "topic": 18}], "title": "storz brewing company", "paragraphs": ["over the years , storz brewed several different labels , including storz porter , storz old saxon , storz gold crest , storz pale ale , storz wood duck , storz pilsner club , storz gold crest , storz winterbru , storz export , storz blue ribbon , and storz triumph .\n\u00bb loop brewing company , 404 w . a st . , mccook , neb .\nthe new storz brewing company , is reaching back to bring to the present a piece of nebraska heritage . beer on a mission .\nthe company handling their boxes worked with storz in the old days , he said .\nthe brewery was incorporated in 1906 as the fitger brewing company which continued until its closing in 1972 .\nin 1904 , the citizens brewing company opened in joliet . the following year , it was renamed the joliet citizens brewing company . it brewed beer until 1920 when prohibition forced it to stop . the brewery reopened in 1933 and operated until 1948 . it then was renamed the bohemian brewing company , which also operated under the van merritt brewing company name from 1955 to 1958 , before closing its doors for good .\nthe advertising company they are using \u2013 bozell jacobs\u2013 worked with storz in the early 1960s .\nadolph\u2019s son robert storz became president of the company in the 1950s . in 1966 , an investment firm from iowa bought the company , which soon sold it to a minneapolis beer brewing conglomerate . in 1977 , they closed storz permanently .\nin 1890 , minneapolis ' four largest breweries - john orth brewing company , heinrich brewing association , frederick d . norenberg brewery , and germania brewing association - merged to form the minneapolis brewing and malting company . the new endeavor operated for a time out of john orth ' s facility , the largest of the four complexes .\nthe storz brand name didn ' t actually appear until after the turn of the century . before then , storz fashioned his company the omaha brewing association . from that point until the company ' s sale in 1966 , it remained a family business .\nin 1886 , the union brewing company opened at 1700 / 1711 south washington street in peoria , illinois . the brewery continued in operation until closing because of prohibition in 1920 . in 1934 , it reopened as the peoria brewing company , which was affiliated with the springfield brewing company in springfield , illinois . the brewery closed its doors in 1940 .\nstart home brewing beer with over 1000 beer brewing recipes ! find the best recipes for brewing lagers with step - by - step instructions on how to make beer at home . check out the beer brewing book at thebeerbrewingboo .\njim mckee : rise , fall and rebirth of storz brewing co . | nebraska news | urltoken\nstorz brewing company , which incorporated in may , will work with a nebraska craft brewer to brew storz brand beers . they will be available exclusively throughout nebraska under an agreement with five anheuser busch distributors . the company\u2019s management team consists of john markel , the great - great - grandson of storz founder gottlieb storz , and his cousin tom markel .\nbrooklyn brewery was purchased by the piel ' s brothers brewing company . it remained open through 1955 before closing its doors .\narthur c . storz jr . or as i knew him , art storz jr .\nthe cold spring brewing company was located at 609 s union street in lawrence , massachusetts . it operated from 1895 to 1918 , closing with the onset of prohibition . it resumed brewing in 1933 , and in 1950 , changed its name to the hacker brewing company . it operated for two more years , finally closing in 1952 .\nebenezer dallow 1863 - 1865 joseph bauman 1865 - 1876 mrs . w . bauman ( grace & 16th streets ) 1876 - 1884 ( gottlieb storz & ( joseph d . ) iler 1884 - 1891 omaha brewing association ( north 16th , 17th , clarks st . and 1819 sherman ave . ) 1891 - 1901 storz brewing 1901 - 1917 storz beverage and ice company 1917 - 1933 storz brewing company ( 1807 / 1819 n . 16th street ) 1933 - 1967 grain belt breweries , inc . 1967 - 1972\nlabels leader beer national brewing co . ( pre prohibition ) saginaw mi usa 1910 | beer and brewing items | pinterest | mineral water\nin 1891 , storz founded a company called the omaha brewing association to make beer and named himself as president . naming his main brand after himself , storz sold a lot of beer and built an empire that lasted through 1977 .\nbrewing takes about six to eight hours , and the whole process from brewing to the keg takes several weeks , briner and mack said .\nstorz brewing company , in a re - launch of the legendary omaha brewing giant\u2019s brand , will add its craft brews to nebraska\u2019s palate and its name to omaha\u2019s riverfront with an agreement to assume the lease of the vacant rick\u2019s caf\u00e9 boatyard at 345 riverfront drive .\nduring the early years of the 20th century , what was then known simply as storz brewing co . , the brewery itself and charles storz operated a number of tied saloons , ones which sold only storz beer . in 1907 , an instituted law made it illegal for breweries to own saloons , so storz simply created a holding company for the purpose . the state supreme court frowned on this since storz ' s wife was the president of the holding company .\ngottlieb storz was born in 1852 in germany and orphaned at an early age . by 14 , he was brewing beer .\nmeanwhile , in 1967 , minneapolis brewing company purchased a brewery in omaha , nebraska known as storz , and changed their own name to grain belt breweries . the storz family had been brewing since 1891 . the omaha brewery was closed by grain belt in 1972 and used for other business until it was bought back by a descendant of the storz family and reopened in 2013 .\ncharles was also with his father in the brewing business . the two were the largest stockholders in the jung brewing company until it was sold in 1889 . charles became president of the chattanooga brewing co . in 1907 , after the death of his mother . the brewery operated until 1915 when prohibition forced its closure .\nlong ago , bar signs and beer taps lit up with that permissive slogan of the storz brewing company . now , with this week ' s announcement by john markel , great - grandson of the founder of the historic omaha brewery , storz time is here again .\nall six clark & company members are students at the university of nebraska at omaha .\nit reopened as the milan brewing corp . in 1934 and operated until 1951 .\nprairie pride brewing co . coming to downtown grand island | local news | urltoken\n\u00bb spilker ales brewing , 300 w 4th st . , cortland , neb .\n\u00bb thunderhead brewing , 18 e . 21st st . , kearney , neb .\nin 1966 , company president adolph and chairman arthur sr . sold storz to an iowa investment group , which in turn sold to minneapolis - based grain belt . the storz brewery shuttered in 1972 .\ngrain belt followed a similar path , being bought by g . heileman brewing co . in 1975 . heileman also bought gluek and schmidt , among twelve other old name breweries between 1959 and 1980 . under this new ownership , grain belt was brewed at the schmidt brewery in st . paul . just fifteen years later the schmidt brewery was purchased by the minnesota brewing company , but the company lasted only ten years before failing financially . the grain belt brand was revived in 2001 when the august schell brewing company of new ulm began brewing it , keeping this classic minnesota tradition alive in its home state .\nduring national prohibition from 1920 - 1933 , golden grain belt and most other us beers were forced out of the united states market . minneapolis brewing company continued to subsist in its facilities by selling near beer , malted drinks and soda under golden grain juice company . minneapolis brewing company reentered the alcoholic beverage scene in the mid - thirties with the repeal of the law and survived ebbs and flows in the industry until the late nineteen - sixties .\nthe prairie pride brewing co . name pays homage to a beer label once produced by hastings brewing co . that used a bison head as a logo , cahoy said .\n\u00bb scratchtown brewing , 141 s . 16th . st . , ord , neb .\nin 1967 , minneapolis brewing company officially changed its name to grain belt breweries , incorporated after buying the storz brewing company in omaha . when the hauenstein brewery in new ulm shut its doors for good in 1969 , the hauenstein labels became part of the grain belt product line , along with the storz brands and beers with names such as white label and gbx malt liquor . by the turn of the decade , grain belt was the eighteenth largest brewer in the united states .\nin 1844 , jacob best founded the empire brewery , which later became best and company . one of jacob\u2019s sons , phillip best , took control of the company in 1859 and became sole proprietor . in 1863 , frederick pabst , a steamship captain and son - in - law of phillip best , purchased a share in the brewery . by 1874 it had become the nation\u2019s largest brewery . by 1889 , the company became the pabst brewing company . it continued in operation through prohibition and emerged in strong footing following repeal . the iconic company experienced unprecedented growth through 1978 before its decline . the last company - owned brewery closed in september 2001 .\nthe narragansett brewing company operated from 1890 to 1920 . following prohibition , the brewery reopened in 1933 and remained open until 1965 . during the late 1950s through the 1960s , the brewery also operated under the names croft , haffenreffer , james hanley , and krueger brewing companies .\nin 1967 , minneapolis brewing company acquired storz brewing of omaha , nebraska and officially became grain belt breweries , operating from the very same castle - like facilities in northeast minneapolis the company had occupied for decades . product of the failed hauenstein brewery in new ulm , mn was added to the line in 1969 . by this time grain belt breweries had become the 18th largest brewery in the united states in production volume and facility size .\nsaint archer brewing co . seeks experienced cellar / assistant brewer ( san diego , ca )\ndespite the company ' s slide into closure , storz was ahead of its time in some ways . as early as the 1930s , the company marketed a seasonal beer called winterbru . it also was one of the first breweries to start canning its beers .\nin 1856 , john swindells , opened a brewery in portsmouth , nh . frank jones partnered with swindells in 1858 , and the following year , took over operations . the frank jones brewing company operated from 1859 to 1917 , when prohibition forced its closing . the brewery reopened as the eldridge brewing from 1933 to1943 , but also did business as the frank jones brewing company since 1937 . in 1943 , it once again operated as frank jones prior to closing in 1950 .\nquite a few of the facts are wrong . for one , the trophy room was not at 3708 farnam , the home of my grandparents , arthur c . storz , sr , and margaret ( called monnie ) hart storz . it was down at the storz brewery . the federal government did not \u201capprove\u201d tom markel\u2019s request for the storz name . rather he filed a trademark application for use of the storz name ( an abandoned mark ) in may 2013 . the application was originally denied but will likely be approved some time next year ( not an impediment to running the business , as commercial usage of a trademark is the biggest contributing factor to securing trademark approval ) . the storz family that actually ran the storz brewing company has nothing to do with this new incarnation . john markel\u2019s mother , my aunt monnie storz markel , had nothing to do with the storz brewing company , nor did her husband john markel ( who ran a successful car dealership ) .\nin 1907 nebraska tried to end the practiced of breweries owning\ntied\nsaloon by passing the gibson law making it illegal for breweries to own saloons . storz transferred the saloons they owned to the independent reality company . seemingly this would meet the letter of the law . however , the reality company was owned by gottlieb storz ' s wife , minnie . the storz brewmaster , maggie buck , was vice - president of the reality company and minnie ' s cousin . the secretary / treasurer of the reality company had also previously worked for the brewery . in 1914 , the nebraska supreme court voided the liquor license of a saloon operating in a building owned by the independent reality company on the grounds that the building was still owned and controlled by the storz brewery .\nstorz brewing facility\u2019s buildings at about the beginning of the 20th century at 1421 sherman st . in omaha included a new six - story building at the left .\nin 1907 , three families including the doran family , the mackey family and the fee family , pooled together to form the sudbury brewing & malting company in sudbury , ontario , canada . the organizer and head of the company was j . j . doran . its principal product was silver foam beer .\narthur c . storz sr . , left , and arthur c . storz jr . \u2013\nyoung art\n\u2013 photographed in 1943 . both worked for the family ' s storz brewing co . in north omaha .\nold art\nlived until 1978 , and his son died in 2009 .\nin 1891 , the current grain belt brewery was constructed on the john orth site in four distinctly different architectural styles . it officially became minneapolis brewing company and opened operations in 1893 .\ngolden grain belt ,\nbecame minneapolis brewing company ' s trademark beer , its name a hybrid reference to\namerica ' s grain belt\n( the wheat source ) and the perfect brewing water of the mississippi river . grain belt premium and grain belt select were added to the brand in the 1950s - 60s .\ntransportation to and from the brewery complex was a simple matter of using the accomplished minneapolis streetcar system until 1954 . after that time , buses and personal automobiles provided transport to minneapolis brewing company ' s employees .\nstorz moved into the former rick\u2019s cafe boatyard in 2013 . storz was brewed in omaha for nearly 100 years before the north downtown plant closed in 1972 , six years after the storz family sold the business .\nadolph g . storz , left , and arthur c . storz inspect a bottling machine in the new storz brewery plant in august 1948 . the plant was called the world ' s largest at the time .\nas the original storz brought 150 years of beer history to omaha , the markels and menard hope to take storz far into the future .\nthe 1877 sanborn map of the columbia brewery owned by gottlieb storz and j . d . iler , which became known as the storz brewery .\ngottlieb storz was born in germany and learned the brewing craft in wurttemberg . he then immigrated in 1872 to new york city , where he continued the trade , stopping for a few months in st . louis , where he worked for the lemp brewing company before arriving in omaha in 1874 . in omaha , storz began working at the saratoga brewery . when baumann died in 1876 his widow assumed the management of the brewery making storz the foreman . interestingly and unexplainably the 1881 omaha city directory shows saratoga brewery on sherman avenue ( later renamed 16th street ) with a . saltzmann proprietor and gottlieb storz living at the same address . storz partnered with j . d . ihler in 1884 buying out baumann ' s widow with the brewery renamed storz & ihler .\ndoran , together with co - founders j . j . mackey and richard fee expanded their operations throughout northern ontario . their company began to expand in 1911 , with the purchase of the soo falls brewing co . in sault ste . marie . in 1913 , they acquired the kakabeka falls brewing co . in fort williams .\naround 1820 , otis and oliver holmes established a brewery in providence , rhode island on the corner of jackson and fountain streets . upon otis ' s death in 1862 , the brewery sat idle . in 1867 , john bligh operated the brewery until 1867 when he was succeeded by cooney & hanley ( merchant ' s brewery ) and in 1879 by james hanley & co . ( silver spring brewery ) . from 1885 to 1896 , the company operated as the rhode island brewing company and as the james hanley brewing company from 1896 to 1920 when it closed at the onset of prohibition . following prohibition the james hanley company operated from 1934 until its closing in 1957 .\nstorz will introduce its lager , wheat , pale ale and amber ale products in a few weeks . the company plans to produce 160 , 000 cases in its first year of operation .\nkleer - pak cartons transport beer cans in a packaging system designed by the reynolds metal company , as frank basilevac , packaging foreman ( left ) and storz president norman thomas look on .\nbozell was awarded four professional silver addy awards for its work with storz brewing company , nebraska shakespeare and college world series of omaha , inc . two awards won in the category of sales promotion with other awards in the categories of advertising for the arts and sciences and non - traditional advertising .\nprohibition , which lasted from 1920 to 1933 , shuttered many breweries around the country . not storz . the omaha company perservered through the dry era by churning out soft drinks and nonalcoholic brew .\nby the early 20th century minneapolis brewing company was the second largest brewer in minnesota , just behind theodore hamm brewing in st . paul . another competitor , cold spring brewery located near st . cloud , brewed the red star tonic , which was the oldest label found , dating to sometime between 1906 and the start of prohibition in 1920 .\nrobert h . storz was a man who never rested : he was a master strategist and businessman . he had an extensive banking career , including omaha national bank , where he was a director . he was also involved with storz brewing company where he was responsible for bulding a new bottling plant in omaha . he left the brewery in 1959 and went into the investment banking business .\nthe storz brewing co . ' s annual two - day sales conference in april 1948 . over 125 distributors and salesmen from six states hear company officials outline advertising and sales promotions for the year . the group was also addressed by william d . saltiel , a noted lecturer and former city attorney of chicago .\nstorz brewing co . workers in 1897 . gottlieb storz opened his brewery in 1876 on north 16th street , and it was owned by the family until 1966 . the brewery closed in 1972 . storz ' s great - great - grandson john markel will help revive the brand in a new restaurant in the former rick ' s cafe boatyard building .\nthe magnificent obsession of art storz jr . , the old man and the mansion\nso , after 150 years , the storz brand faded into omaha alcohol lore .\nyelp users haven\u2019t asked any questions yet about storz trophy room grill and brewery .\nin 1953 the storz brewing co . saw an untapped market : women . women didn\u2019t tend to drink beer then . it was bitter . it was fattening . it was seen as a man\u2019s drink .\nbefore gottlieb storz , a few other entrepreneurs tried their hand at brewing beer in north omaha . afterwards though , storz dominated . for more than 75 years , his family ran omaha\u2019s beer industry , and even though the brewery closed in the 1970s , it left a major mark on the city that still stands today . this is a short history of the storz brewery .\nin 1934 , trommer ' s purchased the orange brewing company in orange , new jersey . with two plants going full time trommer ' s became a popular brand . the brewery claimed that its malt beer was the world ' s largest selling malt beer .\nthis is the storz brewery along north omaha\u2019s n . 16th street in the 1910s .\nthis is the east side of the storz brewery at north 16th and clark streets .\nrobert h . storz is survived by his daughter , susan butler and four grandchildren .\nin 1890 , george reif moved to chattanooga with his wife louise mueller and their son charles . the reif ' s became part owners of conrad geise & company , which was renamed the chattanooga brewing company . george was president until his death in 1899 . his wife then assumed the presidency of the company . she was respected as being shrewd , efficient and one of the ablest woman of chattanooga . she was said to have done more charity in chattanooga than any other one person of the time until her death in 1907 .\nzipline is relatively new to the brewing scene . stop by its tap room and check out the copper alt or country white .\nmarkel , along with cousin john , decided about six months ago to restart the family brand . john is a direct descendant of gottlieb storz , the original storz beer maker .\nthe storz family ran the brewery until 1966 , when it was sold . the last storz beer was brewed in omaha in 1972 . the last beer was consumed in 1978 .\ncorrection : john markel is the great - grandson of gottlieb storz , founder of storz , the historic omaha brewery . an earlier version of this story misidentified the family relationship .\nover the past two years , mack pulled in briner . contracting friends connected them with anson and shearer , and the company was born .\nhe said he hoped that storz and the city could come to some kind of compromise .\nlouis hoster , jacob silbernagel , and g . m . herancourt founded a brewery in columbus in 1836 . soon after , hoster bought out his partners and the brewery was renamed the l . hoster brewing company . in 1904 , the brewery became part of the hoster - columbus associated breweries co . , a consolidation of columbus breweries . the brewery continued in operation until 1919 , when prohibition forced the company to close .\nthe brewery was founded in 1863 as an ale brewery by ebenezer dallow . after two years he was bought out by joseph baumann . in 1876 a young german immigrant named gottlieb storz moved to omaha and became baumann ' s foreman . storz had learned brewing in wurttemberg and had several years experience in new york and st . louis . baumann died in 1876 and storz renamed the foreman under baumann ' s widow , then rented the brewery from her to run it himself . in 1891 he founded the omaha brewing association , with himself as president .\nin 2013 , gottlieb\u2019s great grandson announced plans to revive storz , brewing up to 160 , 000 cases of beer annually . thus the brewery , which claimed to have once employed fred astaire\u2019s father , is once again in business .\ngottlieb storz , president and founder of the storz brewery , wears a smile that wouldn ' t come off as the whistles heralded the return of legalized beer in nebraska in august 1933 .\nthe carriage house was our first home when we came to america in 1953 . we arrived by train , it was long past midnight on a hot and humid july morning . arthur storz , picked us up at the union station himself . mr . storz and his wife monnie were living in that house already for many years . a special memory of mine is mr . storz showing me how to plant nasturtium seeds in a flat . he would ask me how my flowers were coming along\u2026i was twelve years old . my dad , henry hofmann worked for arthur c . storz sr . and also for the storz brewing company , he was the host in the trophy room . my dad continued his friendship with art jr . until his death in 2005 .\nas craft brewing began to resurge in recent decades , cahoy thought how great it would be to bring a brewery back to grand island .\nclark & company was created by triplet siblings from omaha , neb . , with sophie clark on keyboard and vocals , cooper clark on acoustic and electric bass , and simon clark on drums and percussion . sophie is also the songwriter for the group . company member is cameron thelander on tenor saxophone .\n\u201cevery town had its own brewery \u2014 hastings , columbus , fremont , grand island . there was metz and storz in omaha , \u201d said cahoy , who grew up in omaha . \u201cgrand island had the grand island brewing co . \u201d\nthis is the 1890 sanborn insurance map of the storz and iler columbia brewery in north omaha .\nbut , his dream did talk to him . it said to restart the storz beer brand .\nthere were people waiting in line for the storz beer to start flowing , tom markel said .\nto book a show or request more information about clark & company , email melanie clark at booking @ urltoken , or call 402 - 345 - 5800 .\nby the early 1960s storz controlled 51 percent of the nebraska market , outselling all its competitors combined . it finally met its match when national brewers began selectively underpricing their beer in storz home markets .\nthe fred krug brewery was located at 2435 deer park boulevard in omaha , nebraska . it was founded in 1859 , and was the first brewery to open in the city . krug was considered one of the\nbig four\nbreweries in omaha , which included storz , willow springs , and metz . the brewery was later sold to the falstaff brewing company in 1936 , and closed in 1972 .\n\u201cour family played such a prominent role , \u201d storz said . \u201cwhen you think of the economic contributions storz brewing alone meant and then how my family always got involved in so many civic things , i think we\u2019re an awful important part of this area . it makes me proud . \u201d the family keeps giving , too . the robert herman storz foundation , with assets of more than $ 7 million , supports a wide range of community organizations .\nhoping to capitalize on nostalgia , storz \u2014 the historic omaha brewery \u2014 will transform the former rick ' s cafe boatyard into the storz trophy room grill & brewery and join the local craft beer lineup .\nthis is an 1872 illustration of the storz brewery at north 18th and burdette streets in north omaha .\nthey have been impressed with the impact storz beer has had in the community , tom markel said .\n\u201ceveryone drank storz beer , \u201d said john stella , 78 . \u201cit was the omaha beer . \u201d\n\u201ci was created on storz , \u201d she said with a smile . \u201cthat and no tvs . \u201d\ntwo of arthur sr . \u2019s brothers and art\u2019s uncles made names for themselves , too . adolph , who headed the united states brewers foundation , was a noted breeder and exhibitor of show horses . through his two marriages he merged the storz\u2019 with two other preeminent american families , the haydens , owners of the former hayden brothers department store , and the anheusers , of the st . louis brewing company fame .\ninside , original iron staircases wind up , down , and over . this walkway once led to a large brewing vat that sat in the corner .\ndistrict 2 councilman ben gray offered his thanks to the company for the decision and said ,\nwe ' re going to add jobs to this community .\nin 1919 , the company established its doran ' s brewery division in timmins , and in 1948 it acquired the port arthur beverage co . in port arthur .\nwe lived on 17th st . and 18th sts . just west of storz brewery . my mom always drank storz beer and i find it ironic that they closed the same year that my mom passed away .\nduring his travails to retain the house storz was dogged by the irony that he , of all his polished relations , should be carrying the storz banner given youthful indiscretions that brought unwanted attention to the family .\nafter the eighteenth amendment was repealed in 1933 , storz went back to regular production and made 150 , 000 barrels a year in 1935 . when gottlieb storz died in 1939 , his son adolph became brewery president .\nin 1856 , the mccumbe brewery became one of the first breweries to open in nebraska . it changed hands several times until 1861 , when brothers frederick and joseph metz purchased the brewery and reopened it as the nebraska brewery & malt house , which was also known as the metz brothers brewing company . it survived prohibition and became one of the\nbig 4\nbrewers in omaha , alongside krug , willow springs , and storz breweries .\none of minneapolis\u2019 most recognized landmarks is a huge sign next to the hennepin avenue bridge advertising grain belt beer . the red diamond shape is taken from one of the original beer labels . the small \u201cm\u201d at the top is the logo for the original brewer : the minneapolis brewing company , which was founded in 1890 and began brewing grain belt three years later . in an assortment of labels found uncataloged in the minnesota historical society\u2019s collection , a timeline of grain belt beer and its competitors emerges .\na high point was reached in 1963 when storz produced 43 million gallons of beer in their 15 - building complex , one third of all the beer sold in nebraska . competition from huge corporate breweries caused a national trend in the industry forcing storz to sell their name and brewery to an iowa corporation in 1966 , which in turn sold to grain belt brewing co . of minneapolis a short time later . in 1972 the storz plant in omaha closed its doors and by 1980 only falstaff was left of the once nine breweries in omaha . four years later most of the storz buildings had been razed , but the iconic chimney with the name storz spelled out in contrasting colors was suggested as a national register potential .\ngottlieb storz\u2019s plant made 150 , 000 barrels annually , easily making his operation the biggest brewery in omaha . storz kept his products high quality because he hired new brewers from germany , and kept the business in the family . he also built alliances with other local german beer makers , and in the 1890s was instrumental in founding the omaha brewing association as a lobby and promotional arm .\nbesides the beer making and distribution , the markels set out for a central location to celebrate the storz brand .\n\u00bb metz , established in 1864 by fred metz sr . at seventh and leavenworth streets . it moved to the former site of willow springs distillery at second and hickory streets . shut down by prohibition in 1920 , it reopened as the fontenelle brewing company in 1933 before returning to the metz label in 1938 . the brewery shut down in 1961 .\nwhen the national alcohol ban was lifted , storz hit its stride . in its heyday , the company grew to 400 employees and produced hundreds of thousands of barrels each year . run by gottlieb and sons adolph , arthur sr . and robert , the brand name became synonymous with beer in omaha .\ncoming this summer , grand island residents and visitors alike will get the chance to wet their whistle with a selection of craft beers brewed at the prairie pride brewing co .\nthe city of omaha is terminating the storz trophy room riverfront restaurant\u2019s lease for not paying its rent or property taxes .\nthis was the last major building constructed at the storz brewery , and it still stands along north 16th street today .\na 19th century vintage saloon in nebraska , photo taken in november 1938 . note the storz sign on the mirror .\nfor more information on storz\u2019 return and the trophy room , please see their website at urltoken and storzbrewing . com .\nin 1842 , the jacob roos brewery , was founded between hickory and pratt streets in buffalo . it was purchased by leonard burgwerger in 1892 . the old brewery was torn down and a new brewery was built on the site , which became the iroquois brewing company . during prohibition , iroquois produced soda and near beer . it reopenedshortly after repeal in april 1933 . the brewery eventually became the largest brewer in buffalo , and for a time , operated multiple breweries in the greater buffalo area . iroquois merged with a group of other regional brewers during the 1950s , which formed the international brewing company . the merged companies attained only regional success . iroquois was reorganized as an independent brewery in 1965 and finally closed in 1971 .\nclark & company has been an omaha entertainment & arts awards nominee for two years in a row : best r & b / soul ( 2014 ) and best blues ( 2015 ) .\nhe and jay mack , both home brewers from aurora , quit their full - time jobs in early march to take on the full - time duties of brewing and bartending .\nthere was an amazing man that was a personal valet / chef / butler / chauffer to the storz family was an amazing man to know also . he survived the holocaust came to the states and worked for the storz family many years .\na cursory web search finds storz memorabilia bringing prices comparable to bigger brand names . \u201cit says to me we did things very well , \u201d art said . \u201cour material never looked ma - and - pa . it held its own against anybody . \u201d he has the awards to prove it . storz also got in on the ground floor of tying their product to sports , as the company hired gridiron legend red grange and diamond legend leo durocher as spokesmen for early network telecasts of nfl football and major league baseball , respectively , that storz helped sponsor .\nthe trophy room uses the entire 19 , 000 - square - foot riverfront space , and includes a storz memorabilia museum .\na short time passed . tom checked the internet to see if the storz brand was available for use . it was .\nstorz planning to be first with transparent package\n: kleer pak cartons transport beer cans in a packaging system designed by the reynolds metal co . shown here are frank basilevac , packaging foreman , left , and storz president norman thomas in 1967 .\nstorz products will launch august 18th at the st . stanislaus catholic church polish festival . other events to feature storz products this month include the great nebraska beer fest in papillion , the cox classic in omaha and the nebraska state fair in grand island .\ncold spring brewery opened in 1874 and survived prohibition by producing mineral waters , soft drinks , and \u201cnear\u201d beers , but changed hands several times after the 1940s . the brewhouse was used to produce a variety of products ( including beer after prohibition ended ) and eventually came under the ownership of gluek brewing until 2010 . today the brewery is the home of third street brewing .\nthe thriving business that provided the capital to pay for the farnam street storz mansion along with the other palatial storz estates , and that made possible the family\u2019s well - known civic philanthropy is largely unknown today except by oldsters . only the red brick smokestack and a scattering of buildings , now in disrepair , still stand as reminders of this industrial juggernaut . spread - out over a multi - acre site along north 16th street , the storz brewing co . , which operated from 1876 to 1966 under family ownership , employed anywhere from 300 to 500 workers and produced more than 350 , 000 barrels of beer a year . a strong regional and select national brand in nebraska , the midwest and on air force bases ( courtesy the family\u2019s air force ties ) storz was the most prominent player in what was once a booming local brewing scene and a name that prompted strong loyalty among consumers .\ni would love to know how i am related to this fine family . i know one of my fore fathers was lewis storz\n: the bcca ' s nebraska chapter . if you have a question about storz they ' re a good place to start !\n\u201cwe are a great beer company , but more importantly we are beer on a mission , \u201d said tom . markel said storz will craft beers that reflect the original heritage and legacy of the brand and its founder , gottlieb storz , but will brew beer the way he would today . \u201cwe will follow our beer mission of age , purity and strength , but we will brew beer for the people that drink it . that\u2019s exactly what gottlieb would do . \u201d\nthat vintage logo was stylized into a modern company logo that will decorate tap handles now and will later serve as the icon on labels when the brewery advances to the bottling stage , briner and mack said .\nas for the home itself , he hopes something of the storz legacy is \u201cretained\u201d in whatever new life creighton decides for it and that , under no circumstances , it be converted into a frat house , the fate of another vintage storz mansion , at 40th and dewey , also owned by creighton . a third old storz dwelling , at 39th and harney , has found new life as the renaissance mansion . two other storz homes were long ago razed by the university of nebraska at omaha to accommodate parking and new construction on campus .\nstorz is producing four flavors of craft beers \u2013 wood duck wheat , triumph lager , gold crest amber ale and mugs pale ale .\nafter letting the building sit empty for more than two decades , much of the brewery was demolished in the early 2000s . today , there are a few remnants left on the site , including the iconic smokestack . although omaha may never see the storz family name rise again , beer brewing in the city is making a comeback .\nthey\u2019ve been training with existing breweries and attending conferences on how to transition from the home brewing of about five gallons at a time to brewery recipes that make 400 to 500 gallons at a time .\nin 1852 , will & bartholomay opened a brewery in rochester , new york . in 1857 , henry batholomay became its sole owner . the brewery was renamed the bartholomay brewing company in 1874 , and kept that name until finally closing in 1934 . the 1911\nfeel - ter - hum\nmug shown below was likely a souvenir from the 1911 shriner ' s imperial council session held in rochester that year .\nonce the centerpiece of an omaha german - american family\u2019s brewing empire , the brawny storz mansion at 3708 farnam street is the brewmeister house that beer built . much like the storz brewery ranked as a dominant family - run business for 90 years until sold by the clan in 1966 and shutting down five years later , the big gabled house was a high society icon during the 20th century but now , for the first time , it\u2019s fallen out of the family\u2019s hands .\nwith prohibition , the firm became the storz beverage & ice co . making root beer , ginger ale , soft drinks and ice but in 1934 with the end of prohibition , brewing resumed . during world war ii omaha supported four major breweries : storz , metz , krug and willow springs , with storz being the largest by far . an experiment in 1953 , albeit short - lived , saw the concept of a women\u2019s beer called storzette , which was less bitter , was produced in orchid pink 8 - ounce cans and packed in four packs instead of six . the experiment lasted only a few months .\nas a long - standing family brewing dynasty , the storz\u2019 moved easily in the high society echelons of the brew world , where many german emigres made their fortunes . while the families socialized together , their empires engaged in fierce fights for consumer preference . \u201cmy folks were very close with the coors\u2019 , the metz\u2019s , the millers , the strohs and others , \u201d said art , \u201cbut they were awful competitive , too . \u201d at its peak , he said , storz didn\u2019t take a back seat to anyone . \u201cwe were an old - line company . we\u2019d been successful , like the other companies , in selling the family name and been a leader for year after year after year . \u201d\n\u00bb falstaff , 3302 s . 25th st . , headquartered in st . louis . the brewery was shut down in october 1984 and closed for good the following april after 50 years of brewing . at its peak in the 1960s , the plant produced about 650 , 000 barrels of beer annually . the brewing equipment was dismantled in 1992 , and most of it was shipped to a brewery in china .\nthe storz brewery plant on north 16th is seen on may 5 , 1966 . the first delivery in 1876 was made in a wheelbarrow .\nspilker is best known for one beer because it ' s the only one they brew . hopluia , a dry - hopped ale , has been the sole focus of the company since it was first made in 1997 .\nnestled in the scenic north loup river valley , scratchtown brewing company brews and serves a variety of handcrafted , local beer that prides itself on simplicity and nebraska sandhills water . our mission is to craft a local beer culture that celebrates the wonderful variety of beers while building a viable industry in rural nebraska . join our passionate crew at the brewery where we always brew with a nod to the heritage of our home .\nin addition to providing jobs and economic development for omaha and the state , the company is looking at a number of \u201cmission - oriented\u201d activities , including college internships , working with local farmers and stewardship of natural resources . \u201d\nthe markels had 10 kegs of storz ready for the festival . there were 8 kegs of the beer that was mostly consumed during the festival .\nit\u2019s been full steam ahead for the ownership in preparing the old rick\u2019s boatyard as the new home to the storz trophy room grill and brewery .\nlocals will likely check out storz because of the history of the name , as well as always being in the mood for a great meal .\n\u201cwe hope to start brewing in late may , \u201d brewmaster alex briner said as he stood next to a mash tun in the brew house toward the back of the building at 115 e . south front st .\nfrom humble beginnings in the the town of saratoga , nebraska in 1876 storz beer has been a stalwart pride for nebraska for 90 years . in 1972 the storz brewery was closed and hope looked bleak for the good beer loving people of america . fortunately for everyone involved in mid 2013 the storz company was revived and brought back our classic beer triumph and even a few new tastes in our : gold crest a delightfully classic amber ale with a twist , the wood duck wheat crafted with cascade hops , and the mugs pale ale a homage to our german heritage , brewed with a crisp citrus aroma and flavor . come celebrate a love of beer and food with us today !\nthe markels and menard have created a museum of storz memorabilia on the second floor of the building , which is also used as a banquet room .\n\u201cit ' s great day for omaha , \u201d said bill baburek , owner of the crescent moon - beertopia complex and proprietor of the forthcoming infusion brewery . baburek , an omaha beer historian , has collected storz memorabilia since the late 1970s . the return of the iconic brand \u2014 at one time , storz outsold all competitors in omaha \u2014 marks a moment baburek never thought he ' d see . \u201ci have a soft place in my heart for storz . \u201d\nstorz fought big fights . nebraska was a hotbed in the prohibition movement , with local and statewide laws targeting the sale of all alcohol , including beer , beginning in the 1890s . in 1916 , voters across the state approved a statewide prohibition , and in january 1919 the state ratified the eighteenth amendment . by 1920 , storz was suffering . however , through sales of non - alcoholic beer , soda pop and ice , storz kept going and even found success .\nthe storz trophy room grill & brewery will reinforce the theme of the original brewery\u2019s hospitality room , the trophy room . \u201cgreat food served by a great french chef like yves menard will combine with new craft beers and fellowship , \u201d tom said . in addition , there are plans for a storz memorabilia museum .\ni have two 1954 storz triumph beer bottles \u2013 32 oz . i can\u2019t find anything on line \u2013 can you tell me the worth of these bottles ?\nthey are two of five partners who comprise prairie pride brewing co . the others are dr . phil cahoy and contractors amos anson and brad shearer , all of grand island . briner worked in construction and mack was a paramedic .\nthe eldest storz showed up to the brewery until the day he died in 1938 . according to an obituary published that year in the world - herald , he considered work his hobby . on his 85th birthday , storz gave each of his employees a check for $ 100 . his birthday cake weighed 150 pounds .\nstill , his devotion to his family never wavered . perhaps it was his desire to still measure up in his father\u2019s eyes , but he wanted the storz\u2019 many contributions to the community remembered . in a sense , they are . the storz expressway is named after his father and everything from a hospital wing to a museum gallery is named in honor of his uncle , robert herman storz , and his wife mildred , whose $ 1 million gift renovated the joslyn fountain court .\nnebraska , we ' re back !\nthose were the words of tom markel on thursday announcing the return of storz beer to its river city roots .\nstorz beer label from 1960s ( 2017 . 37 . 7 ) , and the grain belt beer label from 1960s - 70s ( 2017 . 37 . 11 )\nas former home brewers , brewer / owners alex briner and jay mack are opening their new prairie pride brewery and restaurant in downtown grand island . the company ' s logo is seen on the lid of a boil kettle . ( independent / barrett stinson )\nomaha hosted the transmississippi exposition in 1898 whose grounds had an eastern boundary on sherman avenue literally next to the brewery . at that virtual world\u2019s fair , the omaha brewing association \u201creceived the highest honor awarded for their display of draft beer . \u201d\nin 1900 , andrew j . short and casimir kocat established the soo falls brewing company in sault ste . marie , ontario , canada . the plant produced lager and porter with a capacity of 15 , 000 barrels . the brewery was purchased by j . j . doran and his business partners mackey and fee in 1911 . teh soo falls brewery eventually became part of the employee owned northern breweries ltd . in 1960 . northern breweries went through numerous changes over the years and eventually closed in 2006 ."]}
{"id": 55471, "summary": [{"text": "washington concert opera is a professional opera company located in washington dc in the united states which presents operas in a concert format with full orchestra and chorus .", "topic": 21}, {"text": "wco \u2019s distinctive repertoire consists of operas which either have not been presented recently in the washington area , or are infrequently performed anywhere , or which represent opportunities to showcase artists .", "topic": 21}, {"text": "typically , wco presents two operas each season , one each in the autumn and spring , in lisner auditorium located on the campus of the george washington university .", "topic": 21}, {"text": "during the early 2000s , the company presented operas in the kennedy center 's concert hall , but with rather disastrous economic consequences : we came perilously close to losing the washington concert opera two summers ago .", "topic": 21}, {"text": "the troupe , which has presented concert performances of rare and unusual operas here since 1986 , had made an ambitious but prohibitively expensive move to the kennedy center concert hall and suddenly realized it was going broke , with an annual deficit that had climbed to $ 200,000 .", "topic": 21}, {"text": "as of the 2005 season , wco returned to the lisner auditorium . ", "topic": 24}], "title": "washington concert opera", "paragraphs": ["the guild for washington concert opera is a support organization that offers educational / social programs to enhance audiences\u2019 experiences with washington concert opera .\nthe washington concert opera brought out the best in rossini ' s\notello .\nholding the baton : walker led the washington concert opera performance of\ncenerentola .\nlearn about the history of washington concert opera and where we ' re heading in the future .\nto make a donation , click below or call the washington concert opera office at 202 - 364 - 5826 .\nthe washington concert opera will present \u201ch\u00e9rodiade , \u201d with joyce el - khoury and michael fabiano , on nov . 20 .\nmay 23 , season preview concert of washington national opera at the kennedy center , emmanuel villaume , conductor . more info .\nopera in the outfield - washington national opera | the john f . kennedy center for the performing arts\nrene barbera and eglise gutierrez in washington concert opera ' s production of bellini ' s \u201cla sonnambula . \u201d ( don lassell )\nif you are interested in having washington concert opera visit your program in this capacity , please call 202 - 364 - 5826 .\nthe washington concert opera probably didn\u2019t mean to show up the washington national opera when it scheduled bellini\u2019s \u201cla sonnambula\u201d on sunday afternoon at lisner auditorium , the day after the wno opened its season with donizetti\u2019s \u201c anna bolena . \u201d\nfrom washington national opera . for an assessment of the a cast , see the ionarts\nmarch 2017\nviva la zarzuela\nconcert with vero beach opera on march 25th .\nvivica genaux contributed to a satisfying evening of concert opera at lisner auditorium on sunday , as the washington concert opera celebrated its 30th anniversary with a gala . the group\u2019s music director is antony walker , center . ( don lassell )\ndonations to washington concert opera , a 501 ( c ) 3 non - profit organization , are tax - deductible to the extent provided by law .\nwashington concert opera is proud to announce its 2015 - 2016 season . this season wco returns to bel canto with gioachino rossini ' s semiramide ( november 22 , 2015 ) , and gaetano donizetti ' s la favorite ( march 4 , 2016 ) . true to washington concert opera ' s mission , both are rarely performed opera masterpieces .\nperformance review : washington concert opera celebrates thirty years with gala concert ( a . meade , v . genaux , m . angelini , j . arrey , j . hacker ; lisner auditorium , 18 september 2016 )\n\u201cproving up\u201d librettist royce vavrek and composer missy mazzoli . washington national opera\u2019s american opera institute will premiere mazzoli\u2019s one - hour opera this season . ( scott suchman / scott suchman )\nother recent performances include marcellina le nozze di figaro with lyric opera baltimore , frugola and la zelatrice in puccini\u2019s il trittico with baltimore concert opera , the verdi requiem for the annapolis chorale and teresa in la sonnambula with washington concert opera , aurelia in the chocolate soldier at the bard festival , a return to annapolis opera to sing marcellina in le nozze di figaro , the witch in hansel and gretel for opera on the james , emilia in otello with opera roanoke , and mama lucia in cavalleria rusticana for toledo opera , a role she repeated in critically - acclaimed concert performances opposite dolora zajick and the late salvatore licitra with washington national opera .\nsunday at lisner auditorium , however , the washington concert opera gave reason , if not to learn the opera by heart , at least to hear it with interest and enjoyment . the reason was tenor michael fabiano .\nwashington concert opera\u2019s 30 years of the greatest performances of seldom heard operas , dedication to championing established and emerging artists , and education initiatives is only made a reality through your support .\nworld class singing , incredible performances , and more are in store for you this season at washington concert opera . we invite your group to join us for the power , passion , majesty , and drama of opera .\nat least since montserrat caball\u00e9 made her u . s . debut with the american opera society at carnegie hall in 1965 , concert opera performances have been among the most vocally exciting events of the operatic year . the washington concert opera certainly upheld this on sunday night with a sumptuously cast , sumptuously sung performance of massenet\u2019s \u201ch\u00e9rodiade . \u201d\nat opera theater of st . louis , baltimore opera in 2004 , and even\nwe came perilously close to losing the washington concert opera two summers ago . the troupe , which has presented concert performances of rare and unusual operas here since 1986 , had made an ambitious but prohibitively expensive move to the kennedy center concert hall and suddenly realized it was going broke , with an annual deficit that had climbed to $ 200 , 000 .\nwashington concert opera ( wco ) was founded in 1986 by conductor stephen crout as a fully professional company with the mission of bringing high quality , but seldom performed , operas in concert format to audiences in washington , dc at affordable prices . in 2003 , maestro antony walker assumed the title of artistic director and conductor and continues this mission . to date , wco has produced 45 operas and has introduced hundreds of emerging and established artists to metropolitan washington , dc audiences . wco repeatedly receives rave reviews in the washington post , the washington times , and other media outlets and music blogs for its consistent level of artistic excellence .\nrevisiting several of the most memorable evenings in wco\u2019s history , three exhilarating visitors to the lisner auditorium stage shared their singular insights about what makes washington concert opera as special for artists as it is for audiences .\nwashington concert opera\u2019s motto captures what a concert opera performance is about :\nit\u2019s all about the music .\na concert opera is a complete , full - length opera presented with the soloists , orchestra , chorus and conductor on stage . there are no sets , costumes or props to distract the eye\u2026and ear . . . from the operatic score . the focus is entirely on the performers and their dynamic interaction with their audience . there is nothing to upstage the music and dramatic interpretations at hand .\nnationals park is located at 1500 south capitol street se , washington , dc 20003 .\nwith this move , the organization , which has been facing a stubborn decline in attendance in recent years , has at once secured a nationally regarded vocal expert and a favorite local son . russell , 54 , worked at the washington opera before going on to run the wolf trap opera as general director and co - found , with stephen crout , the washington concert opera in 1986 . russell left washington in 1997 to take over the metropolitan opera\u2019s lindeman program for young artists , and he then served as general director of opera colorado from 2001 to 2007 .\nconcert opera is a specialized genre that tends to be beloved by voice junkies who can mainline on pure sound without the distraction of props and wonky productions . concert opera companies , therefore , tend to be good at putting on opera galas , since , in effect , all of their performances are galalike . and the washington concert opera , at its 30th \u00adanniversary gala sunday night at lisner auditorium , certainly presented a satisfying example of the genre : lots of music , effectively presented , and some memorable singing .\ncompanies with which she has performed include the aldeburgh festival , annapolis opera , banff festival for the arts , ecov , the opera company , opera north , scottish opera , san francisco opera\u2019s touring company western opera theater , and many others . she is also a frequent recital and concert performer , with numerous appearances throughout europe and the united states .\n, who was born in 1808 . bartoli recently gave a concert in lucca ' s\nthe last concert , berlin philharmonic , c . abbado ( january 22 , 2016 )\nwith some of the greatest opera stars and rising talents , you\u2019ll see why washington concert opera has become one of the hottest tickets in town . pick between sapho and zelmira for an exciting night out ! military and student discounts available - click below for more details !\nwashington concert opera exists to provide a secure home for rarely performed operatic masterpieces , to give established artists the opportunity to perform in debut roles as well as signature roles , and to introduce the exceptional talents of emerging artists .\nwashington concert opera is a professional concert opera company offering internationally acclaimed singers , professional orchestra and chorus in concert versions of rarely heard , full - length operatic works . founded in 1986 , wco has presented more than 40 operas , featuring world - class singers who regularly appear on the most renowned opera house stages . wco strives to provide audiences with a unique musical experience and has repeatedly and consistently been acclaimed in the local , national , and international press as one of the finest in the field .\none event features a dinner cruise through death\u2019s door strait aboard the island clipper and then a concert on washington island at the historic island dairy , now a concert facility , museum , and gallery . each venue exudes character and offers a distinct musical experience for the listener .\nwashington concert opera exists to provide a secure home for rarely performed operatic masterpieces , to give established artists the opportunity to perform in debut roles as well as signature roles , and to introduce the exceptional talents of emergin . . .\nconversations avec dieu , le concert \u00e9tranger , i . jedlin ( december 3 , 2015 )\nmiricioiu cherishes memories of working with stephen crout , who conducted her earliest appearance with washington concert opera , but she is also abundantly positive about the broader contexts of wco\u2019s repertory , planning , and presentation . \u200b\u2018i recall all my performances with washington concert opera with both pleasure and admiration for the company\u2019s unique musical achievements and its dedicated , knowledgeable , and appreciative audiences and supporters , \u2019 miricioiu said . \u2018i say unique because i only know of one or two similar small companies bringing such high - quality concert opera performances to the public . \u2019 she believes that the impact of wco\u2019s initiatives extends far beyond the ranks of those who fill lisner auditorium on sunday evenings for the company\u2019s performances . \u2018i feel [ that this ] adds greatly to washington ' s musical life , \u2019 she stated . \u2018washington concert opera is a great example of what can be achieved by dedicated members and supporters , [ adding ] to the life of a great city such as washington , enriching both its cultural and artistic lives just as my own association with the company has also been enriched . \u2019\njune 2015 on june 21st i will be performing mary magdalene at disney concert hall in la .\norchestra librarians and orchestra lovers alike have plenty to keep them busy this fall in the washington region .\nfebruary 2014 recording mary magdalene in marcos galvany ' s\noh my son\nin washington dc .\napril 2015 happy to announce that i will be singing a concert with tenor gregory kunde accompanied by maestro tebar on april 1st . with opera naples .\nwith acclaimed performances throughout the united states to her credit , harris is especially cognizant of wco\u2019s significance among america\u2019s opera companies . \u2018\u200bwashington concert opera [ provides ] great opportunities to hear works that aren\u2019t so often done , in a venue that is every bit as exciting as a fully - staged production , \u2019 she opined . \u2018the musical bar is set high , and maestro walker is an extremely artistic and sympathetic interpreter of these works ! \u2019 ruminating on her appearances in wco performances and the r\u00f4le that the company\u200b plays in uplifting opera in america , harris summarized washington concert opera\u2019s ventures with words that every opera lover longs to hear : \u2018you won ' t be disappointed ! \u2019\u200b\nthe main concert series featuring the full complement of 16 musicians runs from june 7 through july 17 .\nfor more than a decade , opera in the outfield \u00ae has brought world - class , family - friendly entertainment to tens of thousands of washington , d . c . residents and is now an indispensable part of the city ' s cultural calendar . a sponsorship will enable washington national opera to bring the joy of opera to the community in an accessible and uniquely american way .\nwashington concert opera believes in being \u201cof\u201d the community by engaging with our patrons in meaningful ways . in partnership with iona senior services , wco presents opera gems : an engaging and enlightening lecture series throughout the season focusing on wco productions and opera history . led by wco co - founder peter russell , opera gems typically take place three weeks prior to each performance at iona . for more information , call 202 - 364 - 5826 .\nin cabell\u2019s estimation , the unique circumstances of washington concert opera\u2019s endeavors provide audiences with experiences that are equally unique . \u2018the combination of great music and golden - age singing is guaranteed when you attend a performance at wco , \u2019 she intimated . washington concert opera\u2019s three - decade performance annals confirm the veracity of her assessment , reminding listeners that top - quality singing overcomes many obstacles that stand between a little - known score and widespread appreciation . of course , the singing in any performance is even more assuredly \u2018golden\u2019 when cabell is among its cast .\noctober 2014 honored to sing a solo orchestra concert with the montevideo philharmonic orchestra on october 28th at teatro solis .\nthe board of directors of washington concert opera is pleased to announce the appointment of caryn kerstetter reeves as its new executive director , effective august 22 , 2016 . ms . reeves comes to wco from the glimmerglass festival where she has served as associate director of institutional advancement since october 2013 .\nlisner auditorium at gwu 730 21st st nw ( 2 , 426 . 84 mi ) washington , district of columbia 20052\nwhen antony walker , an australian conductor , came to washington in 1999 to make his u . s . debut at wolf trap , he was affable , slightly pudgy and , in this country , unknown . now , having wrapped up his seventh season as artistic director of the washington concert opera with rossini ' s\ncenerentola\non sunday , he ' s still affable , trimmer and considerably better known .\nwhy is concert opera so often more fun than staged opera ? because it\u2019s freer . it\u2019s easier to get great singers to come in for a showcase role and only a week of work than it is to engage them for the four to six weeks of rehearsal and performance time a staged opera generally requires . you can do unusual works , because you don\u2019t have to sell tickets to multiple performances : most concert opera companies present one - night stands . sunday\u2019s performance , in fact , was yet another reason to take a long , hard look at the opera business . it would be great to get this kind of pizazz at the washington national opera , or even at the met , on a more regular basis , but it doesn\u2019t happen often .\na meet - and - greet informal reception ( below ) for the public and the musicians takes place after the concert .\nfounded by conductor stephen crout and arts administrator peter russell , washington concert opera\u2019s journey began in 1986 with a performance of georges bizet\u2019s les p\u00eacheurs de perles that featured hei - kyung hong as le\u00efla , the late jerry hadley as nadir , and ga\u00e9tan laperri\u00e8re as zurga . from that start , the organization\u2019s mission has been admirably consistent : bring opera in concert form to metropolitan washington with the highest standards of musicality\u2014standards that , in practical terms , cannot always be achieved or maintained in fully - staged productions . in subsequent years , wco performances have often filled voids in the repertories of america\u2019s opera companies , giving neglected scores opportunities to reveal their glories to attentive audiences . rarely heard in north america , bellini\u2019s il pirata , donizetti\u2019s la favorite ( in its original french ) , massenet\u2019s esclarmonde , mercadante\u2019s il giuramento , rossini\u2019s bianca e falliero , strauss\u2019s guntram , and verdi\u2019s il corsaro have all benefited from washington concert opera\u2019s attention , ambitiously furthering the objective of spotlighting works that languish in the shadows of better - known operas .\nthe guild also sponsors trips to outstanding opera performances outside the d . c . area . these trips include informative tours that provide insights into the local art and culture , behind - the - scenes experiences or meet - the - singers opportunities , and often visits to artists\u2019 studios . guild members have traveled to santa fe opera for maestro walker\u2019s conducting debut with the company , and to sarasota opera for verdi ' s i lombardi and a 50th anniversary production of the crucible with composer robert ward in attendance . past trips have included visits to pittsburgh opera , opera theater of philadelphia , opera theatre of st . louis , san francisco opera , santa fe opera , glimmerglass opera , minnesota opera , and special combinations of operas at the metropolitan opera and new york city opera .\nknown\nin washington has its own definition . here , walker is simply the bel canto specialist who leads the modest washington concert opera in two performances a season in the slightly dusty time capsule that is george washington university ' s lisner auditorium . his energy and urge to communicate are palpable as he conducts , now leaping from the podium , now simply standing , turning his head from side to side to include the whole orchestra in his field of vision , his arms outstretched in an impressive wingspan ending in a baton , whipping the air around him into a froth of sound .\ncelebrate the 11th season of free opera broadcasts by joining washington national opera at nationals park for the barber of seville on saturday , september 29 , 2018 at 7 p . m . gates open at 5 p . m . for pre - opera activities , including a costume shop , instrument meet and greet , games , prizes , and more !\ncontinuing in his post at virginia opera , maestro turner will conduct performances of samson and d e lila h and a midsummer night \u2019 s dream during the 2017 - 2018 season . on top of his productions at virginia opera , he will also conduct h\u00e4ndel\u2019s messiah with the virginia symphony and theo popov\u2019s the halloween tree , which he conducted last season as well , with american lyric theater at arizona state university . last season , mo . turner conducted three decembers with hawaii opera theatre , a domingo - cafritz young artist program holiday concert with washington national opera , carmen with central city opera , and der freisch\u00fctz and a double bill of the seven deadly sins / pagliacci in his post as principal conductor at virginia opera . as the inaugural recipient of the julius rudel / kurt weill conducting fellowship in 2015 , he collaborated with renowned conductor john demain on washington national opera\u2019s production of kurt weill\u2019s final stage composition lost in the stars .\nseniors age 62 and up receive 20 % savings on advance and day - of - concert ticket purchases in select areas of the hall .\nwashington concert opera will debut semiramide november 22 , 2015 at 6pm at lisner auditorium of george washington university . this two - act opera features dazzling virtuostic arias , spectacular chorus and orchestral writing , and is rossini ' s most monumental work . the libretto , penned by gaetano rossi , is based on voltaire ' s tragedy , semiramis . it is a lush tale of murder , power and revenge , bringing ancient babylon to life . queen semiramide pays the price of her deceitful crimes with the heartbreak from an impossible love . it will be sung in italian with english supertitles .\nthe song recital is a more rarefied taste even than opera , and vocal arts dc has learned that the washington opera audience isn\u2019t necessarily easily sold on it , even though vocal arts regularly presents some of the biggest stars in opera in some of the d . c . season\u2019s best and most interesting performances , year after year . russell is well aware of the challenges but doesn\u2019t see a job outside the opera field as a real departure .\ni ' ve just decided the next opera i want to see is in lyon ! : ) i can recommend both the opera house and lyon itself .\nbeyond amazing ! this is a super opera and in its dc premiere . .\nralph vaughan williams ' towering a sea symphony and the orchestra of the norwegian national opera and ballet capped off the oslo opera season in a singularly loud fashion .\nvirginia opera\u2019s statewide expansion began by producing in richmond in 1977 with the encouragement of governor mills godwin and mrs . t . fleetwood ( anna ) garner . under their leadership , the richmond friends of opera was formed to present virginia opera productions annually in the capital city . by 1983 , the richmond and central virginia board of virginia opera formed and a richmond office was opened . in november 1992 , the company presented its first mainstage performance at the center for the arts at george mason university in fairfax . this development was hailed as \u201cone of the major local operatic events of the year\u201d by the washington post , and deemed a special day in music history for the washington d . c . area by opera news .\n\u200bfounded by conductor stephen crout and arts administrator and advocate peter russell in 1986 , washington concert opera sprang to life in that year with a performance of georges bizet\u2019s les p\u00eacheurs de perles that featured soprano hei - kyung hong , tenor jerry hadley , and baritone ga\u00e9tan laperri\u00e8re . from that auspicious start until the end of his tenure with wco in 2002 , crout presided over performances that furthered the company\u200b\u2019s mission of providing audiences in the nation\u2019s capital opportunities to hear works seldom if ever performed in north america . a specialization in bel canto repertory that developed early in wco\u2019s history has been lovingly and thrillingly nurtured by current artistic director antony walker , leading to washington concert opera often surging to the forefront of opera in the united states by presenting promising young american singers early in their careers , international singers in their american d\u00e9buts , and celebrated singers in r\u00f4le d\u00e9buts or in parts they may not sing elsewhere .\njuly 13 - 14 antologia de la zarzuela concert at the national theater eduardo brito in santo domingo with the national symphony orchestra of dominican republic . more info .\n\u201cthe board believes ms . reeves brings wide - ranging skills and experience to the executive director position which will greatly enhance wco\u2019s marketing , development , artistic and business operations . we are excited about washington concert opera\u2019s future with ms . reeves at the helm and look forward to her leadership in maintaining wco\u2019s long - held reputation for artistic excellence , \u201d said melissa rhea , wco president and chair of the board .\nfernando studied history and political science . he is passionate about opera and lied , a devoted fan of benjamin britten , and a lover of challenging stage productions . he wrote opera reviews for the spanish musical magazine ritmo and tweets about opera at @ operatweets .\nhere urltoken is the link . new collaboration with university of washington school of music produces very good production of handel ' s\nsemele\n. early music enthusiasts are really excited about this , and this sets up seattle opera ' s production next season .\ntheatre music is all music composed to govern , enhance , or support a theatrical conception . music composed for theatrical purposes obeys different laws than does the music for concert performance or conventional opera . whereas in opera the music dictates the form in which the dramatic visual imagery is presented and governs its development , in other kinds of theatre the music is , at best , an equal partner among its principal elements . in concert , of course , the music is the sole factor that determines the experience .\n\u200bone of the foremost interpreters of bellini\u2019s and donizetti\u2019s heroines in recent memory , miricioiu is an artist whose career , like harris\u2019s , has defied the demoralizing decline of true bel canto . bellini\u2019s il pirata has been heard at new york\u2019s metropolitan opera as few as nine times , all in the 2002 \u2013 2003 season , and donizetti\u2019s lucrezia borgia was performed at the met only once , as long ago as 1904 , when the opera was received by the press with hostility despite the presence of enrico caruso as gennaro . wco performances featuring miricioiu made enormous strides in granting these beautiful scores the exposure they deserve , supplementing rare performances by american opera society and opera orchestra of new york . \u2018i have very fond memories of appearing with washington concert opera for the first time in 1990 , when i had the opportunity to d\u00e9but the title r\u00f4le of lucrezia borgia by donizetti , in a performance that i happily recall with pride in it being so wonderfully received by the audience , \u2019 miricioiu observed . from the perspectives of both those on the stage and those in the the audience , washington concert opera\u2019s performances are a forum in which risks are helpfully encouraged , earnestness is applauded , and brilliance is extolled .\nfinally , washington performing arts will bring two notable orchestras with two brilliant pianists to washington concert halls . the mariinsky orchestra , under valery gergiev , will present an artist gergiev has championed since the start of his career , daniil trifonov , playing his own piano concerto ( nov . 12 ) . and antonio pappano and the santa cecilia orchestra , on an otherwise all - italian program , will offer prokofiev ' s third piano concerto with a legendary kennedy center honoree , the memorable martha argerich ( oct . 25 ) .\nnow he\u2019s back home , and \u2014 in short \u2014 vocal arts dc is just about the only vocal organization in washington that russell hasn\u2019t run . furthermore , his experience means he is well positioned to continue perman\u2019s tradition of attracting some of the biggest names on the vocal scene \u2014 joyce didonato , gerald finley , stephanie blythe \u2014 to sing recitals in washington .\n\u200bbirthdays can be troublesome affairs . one notes the passing of the years and detects in the mirror\u2019s brutal honesty creasing and sagging in the most inconvenient of places . birthdays are also celebrations of having seen and done , suffered and survived , failed and carried on , and the wrinkles and rolls remind us of having laughed at our own foibles and shared feasts with beloved family and friends . for those in the metropolitan washington arts community , whether as practitioners or patrons , washington concert opera performances have for the past three decades been cherished friends . wco\u2019s thirtieth birthday was an occasion truly worthy of celebration , and the concert that invigorated the extended wco family in lisner auditorium on sunday evening commemorated thirty seasons of great performances with an unforgettable evening of world - class singing . bring on the next thirty years !\nboth the technical effects and the singing impress in san francisco opera ' s dark siegfried .\nboth the technical effects and the singing impress in san francisco opera ' s dark siegfried .\non this wednesday night , feb . 24 , the mostly amateur and very accomplished middleton community orchestra ( below top ) will present the winter concert of its fifth anniversary season .\n\u200ba highlight of washington concert opera\u2019s past was the company\u2019s 2001 performance of vincenzo bellini\u2019s il pirata with romanian - born diva nelly miricioiu as imogene . until presented by wco and subsequently staged at the metropolitan opera with ren\u00e9e fleming in the 2002 \u2013 2003 season , pirata \u2019s legacy in the united states consisted almost solely of a single , still - zealously - discussed 1959 concert performance by american opera society in which maria callas sang imogene . closing the first half of wco\u2019s concert with pirata \u2019s extended mad scene for imogene , meade managed the aria\u2019s cantilena with impressive legato , but it was her singing of the cabaletta \u2018oh , sole ! ti vela di tenebre oscure\u2019 that rightfully earned her the audience\u2019s vociferous bravos . conjuring callas with her pointed delivery of the words \u2018palco funesto , \u2019 with the difference of meade\u2019s vitriol having been aimed at the fateful scaffold of felice romani\u2019s text rather than the manager\u2019s box , her top c at the scene\u2019s end may have rung the bells of the distant national cathedral .\nand yet most of the music in this earlier\notello\nis absolutely wonderful - - full of luscious melodies , astonishing invention and spectacular opportunities for virtuoso singers . washington concert opera ' s performance of this rarely heard piece , which took place sunday night at lisner auditorium under the direction of antony walker , made for an exhilarating evening , and i wish it were happening all over again tonight , tomorrow and the next night , for i would be there .\nthe guild\u2019s popular brunch series , insider insights , has featured singers and prominent individuals with ties to the opera world talking about their careers and organizations . among the speakers have been singers elizabeth futral , lawrence brownlee , elizabeth bishop , and francois loup , washington post music critic anne midgette , regional director for the metropolitan opera auditions eleanor forrer , and wco\u2019s own artistic director antony walker .\nsimon is an operaphile based in auckland , new zealand . he wrote his dissertation on japanese popular music . with a background in piano and classical music retail , he spends his time attending as much opera or vocal concert as he can and blogs at irishenceaway . blogspot . com .\n, written originally in 1968 as a concert work . by the end of 1971 it had been taken over for at least eight separate ballets in almost as many countries in western europe alone .\nthe midsummer\u2019s music festival in door county kicks off this friday night off with a gala opening night . it includes champagne and chocolate , guest speakers , a concert and post - concert reception . guests will be whisked away to an english garden for the opening night premiere , featuring works of vaughan williams and charles villiers sanford , where taste buds will be dazzled with chocolate and champagne .\nbaritone nicholas pallesen is quickly establishing himself as one of the most promising talents of his generation and has been praised for his\nauthority and tonal beauty ,\nhandsome , stylish singing ,\ndepth of feeling ,\nand his\nformidable portrayal in bearing and voice .\nthis season , he returns to new orleans opera as falke in die fledermaus , the metropolitan opera in various roles , english national opera , and makes debuts with city of birmingham symphony orchestra and oper k\u00f6ln . pallesen is the winner of the giulio gari , sullivan foundation , and opera index competitions , and is an alumnus of the juilliard opera center and apprentice programs at santa fe opera and opera theatre of saint louis .\nthe world is gloriously redeemed in the gripping final installment of san francisco opera ' s ring cycle .\nthe inner voice of an opera singer , or what the baritone is really thinking . ; ) urltoken\nprior to his seven years in ballet , allen served as general manager for the atlanta opera , following his six years at virginia opera . his work with virginia opera in the 90s saw the organization through both its 20th and 25th gala seasons , and through six years of growth in both audience size and contributed revenue . now looking ahead to its 44th season in 2018 - 19 , allen will plan with virginia opera\u2019s board of directors the direction of the next phase of growth and development for virginia opera .\nanne midgette came to the washington post in 2008 , when she consolidated her various cultural interests under the single title of chief classical music critic . she can be found online as the classical beat . follow\ndid you know that it\u2019s still do more 24 day ? ! you have until noon today to contribute toward our campaign . all funds raised will directly support the second annual opera outside concert in meridian hill / malcolm x park , to be held in october 2018 ! find out more @ urltoken .\n\u201cfollowing her resounding success in a streetcar named desire at lyric opera of chicago , beverly sills artist susanna phillips returns to santa fe opera as the countess in the marriage of figaro ( june 29\u2013aug 23 ) .\nafter 1935 , in the wake of her european success , anderson gained broader acceptance in the united states . the fact that she had not completely broken the race barrier , however , was dramatically proved in 1939 , when the daughters of the american revolution refused to let her sing in its constitution hall in washington , d . c . protesting the snub was , among others , first lady eleanor roosevelt , who resigned from the organization and convinced secretary of the interior harold ickes to allow anderson to give an easter sunday concert on the steps of washington ' s lincoln memorial instead . the concert was a huge success , with both live and radio audiences , and anderson suddenly found herself at the center of the american music scene . when anderson made her opera debut with new york ' s metropolitan opera in 1955 , it was the first time an african american had performed with the company . in 1965 , after twenty - five years of touring in the united states and abroad , anderson gave her final performance at carnegie hall .\nthe guild was founded to support and promote awareness of wco and is dedicated to its growth and prosperity , so there is a real camaraderie among the membership . since the guild is entirely separate from washington concert opera , donations to wco do not apply toward guild membership . annual dues are $ 30 single , $ 40 double ( two persons living in the same household ) . if you have questions about the guild , please email president margaret c . jones at guildforwco @ urltoken or mcjones @ earthlink . net .\non sunday night , with the company safely back in its original quarters , george washington university ' s dowdy but simpatico lisner auditorium , it seemed a good time to give thanks for wco ' s deliverance . indeed , it has now joined the vocal arts society and the washington performing arts society - sponsored patrick and evelyn swarthout hayes piano series as one of the few groups in town whose offerings should never be missed .\n\u200bprefacing the concert\u2019s dramatic conclusion with orsini\u2019s and gennaro\u2019s duet from act two of lucrezia borgia , \u2018onde a lei ti mostri grato ella ha finto di salvarti , \u2019 genaux and angelini again partnered one another with unforced charisma , orsini\u2019s goading as convincing as gennaro\u2019s misgivings . one of the marvels of washington concert opera performances is the miracles of ensemble singing that are often achieved with limited rehearsal schedules , and this was especially true of genaux\u2019s and angelini\u2019s singing in the lucrezia borgia duet . their dramatic timing and responsiveness to one another were extraordinary , better than in many staged performances , and they blended their very different timbres with consummate rapport . theirs was a performance to convert any non - believers who think that opera\u2014and especially a nearly - two - centuries - old duet for two male characters with no post - freudian romantic subtext\u2014cannot be sexy .\nstephen medcalf directs a coherent staging of mozart\u2019s opera seria in which idomeneo\u2019s inner demons are to be battled .\na terrific cast takes on the latest revival of kasper holten\u2019s video - infused staging of mozart\u2019s opera buffa .\na terrific cast takes on the latest revival of kasper holten\u2019s video - infused staging of mozart\u2019s opera buffa .\nmoses und aron produced by welsh national opera and being performed at royal opera house on 25th and 26th july . i ' m not going but the cast looks interesting and i wonder how naked is naked . urltoken\nclara e . sipprell ( 1885 - 1975 ) photograph , gelatin silver print , circa 1947 , npg . 82 . 185 national portrait gallery , smithsonian institution , washington , d . c . bequest of phyllis fenner\ngramophone awards shortlist urltoken i think there are people here ( clayton , natalie ? ) who have the serse . what ' s anna st\u00e9phany like ? i ' m seeing her in a concert in october .\ncaryn reeves said :\ni am greatly looking forward to my time with washington concert opera , an organization i\u2019ve long admired for its compelling musical programming and performances of the highest caliber . it is especially exciting to join the company for its 30th anniversary season , and i plan to continue and expand upon the excellent work that has already been done over these past three decades . it will be wonderful to celebrate with all of wco ' s friends and supporters on september 18 , which i know will be a memorable evening !\nbetsy graves reyneau ( 1888 - 1964 ) oil on canvas , 1955 , t / npg . 67 . 76 . 03 national portrait gallery , smithsonian institution , washington , d . c . gift of the harmon foundation\nknown ,\nin the opera world , is relative . to a considerable number of insiders , and a growing number of the public , walker , 42 , is someone to watch .\nhe is not a household name now ,\nmark weinstein , then the head of the pittsburgh opera , told the pittsburgh post - gazette in 2006 , when walker was named that company ' s music director .\nbut within the industry , his name is hot .\n( weinstein became executive director of the washington national opera in 2008 . )\n\u200ba favorite of washington audiences thanks in no small part to acclaimed wco portrayals of rossini\u2019s falliero in bianca e falliero , angelina in la cenerentola , and arsace in semiramide , the alaska native genaux launched the concert\u2019s vocal selections by scoring a home run for the wco team , knocking \u2018il segreto per esser felici , \u2019 maffio orsini\u2019s brindisi from act two of gaetano donizetti\u2019s lucrezia borgia , out of the park . even in the concert setting , genaux was the temperamental young reveler to the life , recreating on the lisner auditorium stage the dagger\u2019s - point characterization with which she enlivened minnesota opera\u2019s 2004 production of lucrezia borgia . her italian diction scintillated , and her performance of the brindisi , distinguished by fiorature of pinpoint accuracy , was a rousing summons to wco\u2019s party .\nis the last track on this album . each concert of bartoli ' s european tour will be accompanied by a traveling exhibit of malibran artifacts , mostly from bartoli ' s collection , displayed in a bus . the\n\u201cin her first summer festival engagement , she celebrates the britten centennial at the aspen music festival , where she will make her role debut as ellen orford in a concert performance of peter grimes ( july 27 ) .\nother recent guest conducting engagements include : rom \u00e9o et juliette at lyric opera baltimore , sweeney todd at hawaii opera theatre and eugene opera ; le nozze di figaro , dead man walking , carmen , la boh \u00e8 me , man of la mancha and oklahoma ! with central city opera ; don giovanni , le nozze di figaro , carmen , brigadoon , my fair lady , camelot , and britten\u2019s biblically inspired noye \u2019s fludde during his tenure as resident conductor at ash lawn opera ; and der fliegende holl\u00e4nder , la boh \u00e8 me , h . m . s . pinafore , carmen , ariadne auf naxos , the mikado , carousel , and camelot for virginia opera .\nwith her signature role\u2019s coloratura fireworks and dramatic nuance , jessica pratt\u2019s sydney opera house debut is one to remember .\nthen come her appearances in three different operas at the famed metropolitan opera ( below ) in new york city .\nopera being ruined by ' useless quest for novelty ' , says former royal opera house boss urltoken i really like kasper holten and want him to succeed but i have to agree with some of john tooley ' s comments .\nyour tax - deductible gift will help ensure we are able to continue mars , incorporated opera in the outfield .\nprior to his appointment as one of the youngest artistic leaders in virginia opera\u2019s history , turner proved he has a vision for the future of the industry as a member of the next generation of leaders while holding several administrative and music staff appointments at houses across the country including seattle opera , florida grand opera , central city opera , portland opera , tulsa opera , syracuse opera , and ash lawn opera . in these positions , turner worked side - by - side with world - renowned maestri including asher fisch , steuart bedford , john demain , gary thor wedow , and broadway veteran rob fisher . turner holds a bachelor of music degree from morehead state university , and a master of music degree from the catholic university of america . he furthered his training with internationally acclaimed conductors and pedagogues neeme j\u00e4rvi , paavo j\u00e4rvi , marin alsop , jorma panula , gustav meier , kenneth kiesler , and kate tamarkin .\njohn hammond and the 1938 / 1939\nspirituals to swing\nconcert recordings\nby wheeler , geoffrey - iajrc journal , vol . 48 , issue 3 , september 1 , 2015 | online research library : questia\nthe work has since been presented by lyric opera of chicago , in boston and at tanglewood by emmanuel music , and , in a reduced orchestra chamber version , by opera parallele in san francisco and at the aspen music festival .\nwell that ' s discouraging . i keep seeing a banner at the top of these pages , advertising one of lyric opera of chicago ' s current productions . apparently , verdi wrote an opera called il trovare . who knew ?\nsign up to get an email reminder about opera in the outfield ' s free presentation of the barber of seville .\nmarch in washington is marked by many wonderful events : the end of winter and emergence of spring , the full bloom of cherry blossoms , and several wco education and outreach programs that celebrate music in our schools month ( miosm ) .\nlike cabell , harris rejoices in the camaraderie that results from the frenetic pace at which washington concert opera performances are forged . \u2018because we don\u2019t have staging , the rehearsal period with wco is shorter than [ with ] a \u201cnormal\u201d opera [ company ] , \u2019 she commented . \u2018that could be perceived as a negative , but i find it exhilarating ! maestro walker is very character - oriented and helps everyone find a \u201cmusical characterization\u201d during the rehearsal process . \u2019 to walker\u2019s guiding force harris attributes the creative spark that ignites wco performances . \u2018again , because we\u2019re not staged , this is very important , \u2019 she added . \u2018it\u2019s a happy environment , and everyone seems to work together under his direction . \u2019\nwhat singers do to prepare for operatic roles is astounding - - when they really prepare , that is . to wit , read how anne - carolyn bird is working on learning susanna for her upcoming debut . [ the concert ]\namerican conductor adam turner is quickly gaining momentum as a conductor to watch on international opera stages . currently in his fourth season as principal conductor and artistic advisor at virginia opera , maestro turner garners critical acclaim for the breadth of his repertoire , artistic vision , and polished technique . of his recent performance of der freisch\u00fctz with virginia opera , opera news hailed : \u201cconductor adam turner\u2026ensured crackling rhythms as much as lyrical spaciousness , resulting in a performance that felt vital and spontaneous throughout . \u201d\nwno continues its partnership with the washington nationals with an opera in the outfield \u00ae presentation of the barber of seville on saturday , september 29 , 2018 at nationals park . gates will open at 5 p . m . for pre - opera activities for the entire family , then the barber of seville will be displayed on the high - definition natshd scoreboard at 7 p . m . free seating will be available on the outfield grass ( weather permitting ) and in the stands .\nthis summer , he ' s making his debut at the santa fe opera , america ' s most important opera festival , with the ever - beloved\nmadama butterfly .\nhe spoke recently by phone from toronto , where he was leading donizetti ' s\nmaria stuarda\nfor his first performances with the canadian opera company . this is all good stuff .\nvoix des arts is a labor of love from which no revenue is derived . the endeavors of the site are supported solely by the generosity of readers , record labels , and concert presenters and venues . your support is greatly appreciated !\nit ' s hard to find anything not to admire in a thrillingly strong production of britten ' s haunting chamber opera .\nall performances will once again take place at lisner auditorium on the campus of george washington university . season subscriptions will be on sale starting in mid - may 2017 and can be purchased by calling ( 202 ) 364 - 5826 or online here .\n( and , yes , i noticed who is number one on the huffington post ' s list of today ' s hottest opera singers ! : love8 : ) yep , congrats to your man . now , they list in the hottest opera singers slide show , katherine jenkins . hot she is , i won ' t dispute that , but opera singer she is not .\nwco sees a future when it will be widely recognized as an opera producer of the highest quality , is appreciated throughout the nation for its unique offering , and makes a significant contribution to the field of opera as a catalyst for new and expanded audiences .\nmeet the person who benefits the most from la alagna ' s excesses : her replacement , elaine alvarez . [ opera chic ]\nthe company produces four mainstage productions including performances at the edythe c . and stanley l . harrison opera house in norfolk , carpenter theatre at dominion arts center in richmond , and at george mason university\u2019s center for the arts in fairfax . virginia opera is the only opera company to perform a full season of opera in multiple mainstage venues and to reach more than 150 , 000 students and community members each year through its innovative education and community outreach program . building upon past accomplishments , the 2018 - 2019 season features an exciting level of artistry and diverse programming . while remaining committed to securing the highest caliber of vocal talent , the opera will invite brilliant conductors and directors , assisted by the next generation of gifted artists , to challenge audiences and create new opera experiences .\nseptember 15th opera insight - anna bolena at the kennedy center millenium stage , maria is performing the role of anna . more info\nduring regular appearances with virginia symphony orchestra and the richmond symphony , mr . turner conducted young people\u2019s concerts and additional outreach activities . his leadership of virginia opera\u2019s annual \u201copera in the park\u201d series , featuring both of the aforementioned orchestras in their respective communities , reaches nearly 10 , 000 attendees across the commonwealth of virginia with a program of opera and popular hits , ensuring the next generation of prospective opera lovers , and bridging the gap between popular and classical music genres . he appeared in concert with singer - songwriter ben folds , conducting \u201c the orchestra experience \u201d during a recent tour stop in virginia beach . additionally , maestro turner conducted at the david oistrakh festival in estonia , featuring appearances with the st . petersburg festival orchestra , p\u00e4rnu city orchestra , and the kaiserslautern symphony orchestra .\ni got mine in . we should propose the creation of a new category ' best opera fan ' and nominate you so that you win and get invited to the ceremony . : kiss . 1 : haha ! i think hoffmann would win best opera fan , not me . i think ' best opera site ' would be a good category because ol would easily win then we could all go !"]}
{"id": 55485, "summary": [{"text": "the legal services society ( lss ) is the legal aid provider in british columbia , canada .", "topic": 1}, {"text": "its mission is to provide innovative and collaborative legal aid services that enable people with low incomes to effectively address their issues within the justice system .", "topic": 2}, {"text": "services are available for family , immigration , and criminal law matters and include legal information , advice , or representation , depending on the client \u2019s legal problem .", "topic": 27}, {"text": "each year the society helps tens of thousands of low-income people to solve their legal problems .", "topic": 2}, {"text": "lss is a non-profit organization governed by a nine-member board of directors .", "topic": 1}, {"text": "while the provincial government is its primary funder , the society remains independent of government .", "topic": 27}, {"text": "it also receives funding from other sources , including the law foundation of british columbia and the notary foundation of british columbia .", "topic": 5}, {"text": "provincial funding has declined over the past two decades , significantly impacting the society 's services and operations ( see below ) . ", "topic": 24}], "title": "legal services society", "paragraphs": ["\u00a9 2018 legal services society | maintained by the legal services society , bc , canada .\nthe legal services society , also known as legal aid bc , provides legal information , advice and representation services to people with low incomes .\nlegal services authorities act , 1987 prescribes the criteria for giving legal services to the eligible persons .\naboriginal community legal workers provide legal information and limited advice services ( find locations ) .\nlegal services society of british columbia .\nlegal problems faced in everyday lives of british columbians .\nvancouver , 2008 .\nlegal services society lss has a range of free services that may help you . we give priority to people with low incomes , but many services are available to all british columbians .\ncommunity partners provide legal information and connect people to legal aid services ( find locations ) .\nlegal services society staff who give legal information and limited advice ; explain the legal process ; attend court with clients ; help clients prepare forms . . .\nthe legal services society ( legal aid bc ) provides intake at more than 50 locations across bc . to qualify for a legal aid lawyer , your legal problem must . . .\nas a community partner with the legal services society ( lss ) , we can help you get information on applying for legal aid , call the nearest legal aid office , and get free legal information .\nthe legal services society ( lss ) says the money comes from the federal government \u2014 the jurisdiction primarily responsible for funding immigration and refugee legal aid .\nso far $ 1 . 6 billion has been allocated over the next five years to legal assistance services through the national partnership agreement on legal assistance services and direct funding agreements with indigenous legal assistance providers .\nconnecting across language and distance : linguistic and rural access to legal information and services .\nas the auditor of the society , the society must appoint an auditor to audit the accounts of the society at least once each year .\nservice : we respect the people who use our services and strive to deliver services that improve their lives .\nthe legal services society ( lss ) provides legal aid in bc . legal aid includes representation by a lawyer , legal advice , and legal information . lss gives priority to people with low incomes , but many of its services are available to all british columbians . lss ' s mission is to provide innovative and collaborative legal aid services that enable people with low incomes to effectively address their issues within the justice system .\n( 4 ) the society is not an agent of the government or of the law society .\nwe strive to engage our clients in finding solutions to their legal problems . by taking an integrated approach , legal aid services can help clients prevent future legal issues and increase their ability to positively contribute to society .\nthat help people resolve their legal problems . we determine the services we offer as part of our\nis to provide the legal aid services people need , and to promote better access to justice .\nthe legal services society can assist lawyers to get a gladue report for their indigenous legal aid clients . here ' s a story of how this kind of report can really help someone .\nthe nova scotia barristers\u2019 society is building a new model of regulating legal services , in a manner that is risk focused , proactive , principled and proportionate . the new approach is designed to be more responsive to a diverse and profoundly changing environment , to enhance the quality of legal services , to encourage ethical legal practice , to foster innovation in legal services and to increase access to justice .\n\u201c\u2026and justice for all . \u201d this basic belief inspires the legal aid society of metropolitan family services to defend our most vulnerable among us regardless of income .\nb . c . ' s legal services society will suspend new applications for immigration and refugee claims aug . 1 , 2017 . ( mike laanela / cbc )\nproject governance : currently leading this initiative with council are the society\u2019s legal services regulation in - house & government lawyers working group and solo & small firm working group .\n( 2 ) the society may provide legal aid through lawyers or any other persons , whether or not those lawyers or other persons are employed by the society .\nthe lss says the society receives $ 1 . 7 million total per year for immigration legal aid .\nthe lss province - wide call centre provides legal representation and information services . when applying for legal aid , callers are asked questions to determine . . .\nthe 2014 budget cut $ 6 million from community legal centres , along with $ 15 million from legal aid commissions and $ 43 million from advocacy services .\n( 5 ) no legal proceeding for damages lies or may be commenced or maintained against the society because of any breach by the society of the memorandum of understanding .\nbritish columbia ' s legal services society maintains this site . if you ' re having a family problem , you may qualify for a lawyer to advise you or take your case . contact legal aid to find out .\nbritish columbia ' s legal aid society will no longer represent new immigration and refugee claimants starting august 1 , 2017 because the society says there is a lack of funding .\nthere are 35 communities in bc where you can apply for legal aid and get legal information .\nbc ' s legal services society holds the copyright to all information on this site . none of this material may be commercially reproduced , but copying for other purposes , with credit , is encouraged .\nb . c . ' s legal services society says it can no longer accept new immigration and refugee cases because it says there ' s been an increase in cases with no increase in funding .\n( 4 ) the extent to which legal aid may be provided in relation to any legal problem is not to exceed the extent of legal and other services that a reasonable person of modest means would employ to resolve the problem .\nbritish columbia ' s legal services society holds the copyright to all information on this site . none of this material may be commercially reproduced , but copying for other purposes , with credit , is encouraged .\nattorney - general george brandis and his labor counterpart mark dreyfus ( l ) are at odds over the role of community legal services .\nalong with metropolitan family services , we provide multiple services that help empower older adults by protecting or removing them from abusive situations and connecting them with legal counsel and other resources that help them maintain their dignity and independence .\nthe federal opposition has seized on a report saying australia ' s democracy is being undermined by cuts to community legal services and advocacy organisations .\nthe society says it would need an additional $ 1 . 07 million just to maintain services until the end of the year , and so it says it must suspend services to make sure it can pay for the cases that have already been accepted .\nwe have a range of free services that may help you . we give priority to people with low incomes , but many services are available to all british columbians . we offer :\nmr dreyfus said people delivering frontline services are often best placed to make suggestions for reform .\nat the federal level , alison has held positions in the solicitor general secretariat . prior to that she was assistant director of a legal aid clinic that provided legal services to prisoners in six federal penitentiaries .\n( 1 ) without limiting any other right or remedy available to the society in respect of a client ' s financial obligation to the society , the society may issue a certificate in the prescribed form setting out the amount of the client ' s financial obligation to the society at the time the certificate is issued .\nlegal information outreach workers are available in several locations to give legal information and provide referrals ( find locations ) .\nadvocacy is an essential part of the work of community legal centres , of aboriginal and torres strait islander legal centres , of a whole range of community groups , advocacy benefits our society .\nlegal aid offices in five bc communities provide intake services outreach to aboriginal bands . staff from these offices travel to certain remote communities to . . .\nthe society must submit to the attorney general , in the format and within the time required by the attorney general , any financial , statistical or other information that the attorney general may require respecting the operations of the society and the services provided by it .\nintake services outreach is provided to the following communities . click the location to get contact information .\n( 2 ) the members of the society are the directors appointed under section 4 .\nlegal advocacy program the north shore legal advocacy program provides legal information and assistance on poverty law issues to people on the north shore with low incomes , mental or physical disabilities , and others who have difficulties accessing legal services . it serves the city of north vancouver , district of north vancouver , district of west vancouver , bowen island and lions bay .\n( 3 ) the society must be operated without purpose of gain for its members , and any right or other accretions to the society must be used for promoting its objects .\nto maintain excellence in board governance , the society reviews its governance framework regularly to ensure it meets the society ' s ongoing business needs while being consistent with recognized best practices .\nclicklaw contains general legal information . it is not intended to be used as legal advice for a specific legal problem . \u00a9 2018 clicklaw accessibility policy | privacy statement | disclaimer & terms of use\n( 6 ) if , after the society has discharged a registration affecting a client under subsection ( 5 ) , the client incurs a further financial obligation to the society under the same or any other legal aid contract , subsections ( 2 ) to ( 5 ) apply in respect of the client ' s financial obligation to the society .\nmeans , for a fiscal year of the society , the revenue of the society from all sources for that year , including , without limiting this , all grants made or to be made to the society for that year by the government or any other person or agency .\n( 3 ) if a budget is returned to the society under subsection ( 2 ) , the society must promptly revise the budget and provide the revised budget to the attorney general .\n( 2 ) the society must not provide prescribed services to prescribed persons or classes of persons in prescribed circumstances unless it does so without using any of the funding provided to it by the government .\nthe legal services society ( lss ) is governed by a nine - member board of directors . the board is governed by policies and bylaws that reflect established best practices . under its bylaws , the board ' s role is to\nensure the effective governance of the society through setting direction , monitoring performance , and hiring and supporting the executive director .\n( b ) whether or not the society has issued or filed a certificate under section 13 .\n( 3 ) in determining the method , if any , by which legal aid is to be provided in any circumstance , the society must have regard to the costs involved , the needs of the person or persons involved and the society ' s financial resources .\nequal access to justice is a cornerstone of a democratic society . the legal aid system is under - funded and under - resourced and we\u2019re all paying the cost :\n( f ) an annual review with the attorney general of the budget of the society and the measures taken and to be taken by the society to implement the terms of the memorandum of understanding .\nconsultation : the society continues to consult widely with the legal profession and other stakeholders in creating a truly \u2018made - in - nova scotia\u2019 solution . please contact us with your questions , feedback and examples of innovative legal practice in nova scotia .\n( b ) the client ' s financial obligation to the society is repaid or recovered in full .\nfind out more about the new framework for legal services regulation , with nsbs regulatory objectives and outcomes sought , management systems for ethical legal practice ( mselp ) , and the triple - p , risk - based approach at the heart of the new regulatory model .\n( 2 ) if the attorney general does not approve the budget provided under subsection ( 1 ) , the attorney general may return the budget to the society and require the society to prepare a revised budget .\nconsolidated common billing rules for preparation and attendance for all areas of law , and added a list of billable preparation services .\n( 4 ) no act of the society is invalid merely because the act contravenes the memorandum of understanding .\nhowever , the national partnership agreement on legal assistance services does not prevent organisations from making submissions to government , royal commissions or parliamentary bodies to provide factual information and / or advice with a focus on systemic issues affecting access to justice , or community legal education campaigns .\n( 4 ) carrying on a business , trade , industry or profession as an incident to the purposes of the society is not prohibited by subsection ( 3 ) , but the society must not distribute any gain , profit or dividend or otherwise dispose of its assets to a member of the society without receiving full and valuable consideration .\nless than a year later $ 25 . 5 million was restored to the sector over two years , and the government ' s women ' s safety package included a further $ 15 million for legal services .\n( c ) is required to allow the society to realize the goals set out in subsection ( 3 ) .\nthe cuts to legal aid have in some ways disproportionately impacted rural british columbia .\nintegrity : we make principled decisions that earn the trust of the people who use our services , our staff , and the public .\nclarified that lss may request additional information about the case or services rendered when considering requests for extra fees , additional preparation , or extended services ( meeting the standards for recordkeeping set out in paragraphs 32 and 35 of the general terms and conditions \u2014 see below ) .\n( d ) the society is to be flexible and innovative in the manner in which it carries out its objects .\nthe commission is separately funded by the state government for approved matters that exceed the legal services commission ' s cap on funding . the matters are funded pursuant to the criminal law ( legal representation ) act 2001 . the commission enters into an approved case management agreement with the state government for these cases .\nobtain prior authorization for a legal fee or disbursement , where required by the tariff .\ntaxpayers pick up the tab for these inefficiencies as other government agencies \u2013 including police and social / health services \u2013 deal with the fallout .\nthe lss says it will also continue to fund duty counsel for people held in custody at the canada border services ' vancouver enforcement centre .\nbattered women ' s support services in vancouver says this move will gravely affect their clients because more than 40 per cent are immigrant women .\nthis is one of a very few studies on the economic impact of expenditures on civil legal aid services . one of its key conclusions :\nfor every direct dollar expended in the state for indigent civil legal services , the overall annual gains to the economy are found to be $ 7 . 42 in total spending , $ 3 . 56 in total output ( gross product ) and $ 2 . 20 in personal income .\n( page 3 )\n( 3 ) subsection ( 1 ) does not absolve the society from vicarious liability arising out of anything done or omitted by a person referred to in that subsection for which the society would be vicariously liable if this section were not in force .\n( 1 ) the society must provide a budget to the attorney general when directed to do so by the attorney general .\nthe finance committee , which makes recommendations on the society ' s finances , funding , fiscal allocations , and risk management .\nthe stakeholder engagement committee , which recommends ways to strengthen the society ' s relationship with key stakeholders in the justice system .\nthe mission of the legal aid society is to protect and strengthen families by providing equal access to justice for our most vulnerable among us , including those who are impoverished , the elderly and victims of domestic violence .\ntask of the legal services society is to provide the law students an occasion to learn by doing , use social spaces as a class room , sensitize them to the nature of law that can empower or oppress , facilitate access to justice to the deprived and marginalized , and create socially responsible citizens , advocate , judges , police officers and other state officials .\nbelow are the current versions of the various chapters of lss tariffs , which explain how lss will compensate you for your services provided to clients .\nto learn why legal aid matters , watch this short video of our ceo mark benton .\nthe social and economic circumstances associated with the special legal needs of people with low incomes .\nclients who have applied for legal representation before aug . 1 will be processed as usual .\nfour are appointed by the law society of bc after consultation with the executive of the bc branch of the canadian bar association .\nservices are available in - person or over the phone throughout the province . click the service below to get a list of locations and contact information .\na report released by the human rights law centre ( hlrc ) argued the decisions of governments around the country were undermining the nation ' s democracy , and singled out funding cuts to community legal centres and advocacy services as key to the damage .\nif an advocate is unable to see you as soon as you would like , the front desk staff can provide information and referral . you can also check out the did you know ? information sheets , including legal information and referral , legal representation and assistance , and legal aid .\n( 2 ) if costs are awarded under subsection ( 1 ) , those costs are assigned to the society and recoverable by it .\n( 2 ) when an official trustee is appointed under subsection ( 1 ) , the directors of the society cease to hold office .\nhours : call kamloops legal aid office for outreach hours ( 250 - 314 - 1900 ) .\nhours : call nanaimo legal aid office for outreach hours ( 250 - 753 - 4396 ) .\nhours : call nanaimo legal aid office for outreach hours ( 250 - 753 - 4396 ) .\nhours : call victoria legal aid office for outreach hours ( 250 - 388 - 4519 ) .\nhours : call victoria legal aid office for outreach hours ( 250 - 388 - 4516 ) .\nwith the absence of legal aid , macdougall is concerned these women will have to represent themselves .\n( 3 ) despite subsection ( 2 ) , the society may make an expenditure or incur a liability that would have the effect of placing the society in contravention of that subsection if the expenditure or liability is first approved by the attorney general and the minister of finance .\nthe state government funds through the normal state budget process and provided state funding of $ 17 , 750 , 000 in 2014 - 15 . state funding is indexed annually and each year the legal services commission submits state funding bids for specific state related projects .\n( 8 ) nothing in subsection ( 6 ) or ( 7 ) precludes the society from registering a further lien under this section against any land owned by the client or in which the client has an interest if , after a discharge is provided under subsection ( 6 ) , the client incurs a further financial obligation to the society under the same or any other legal aid contract .\nhours : call north vancouver legal aid office for outreach hours ( 604 - 980 - 7000 ) .\nhours : call salmon arm legal aid office for outreach hours ( 250 - 545 - 3666 ) .\ndo you have a family law problem ? get legal information on our family law in bc website .\n( e ) the social and economic circumstances associated with the special legal needs of low income individuals .\nlack of access to legal aid in b . c . slows courts and leaves families fending for themselves\n( d ) whether the society realized , through execution on a filed certificate , some or all of the amount set out in the certificate .\n( d ) whether the society realised , through execution on a filed certificate , some or all of the amount set out in the certificate .\n( 1 ) the court may award costs to an individual in a proceeding in which the individual has received legal aid from or through the society or a funded agency even though the individual has not paid and will not be liable to pay counsel .\n. our priority is to serve the interests of people with low incomes . but many of our services are available to all british columbians . for more about our history ,\n( 11 ) a director must be reimbursed for reasonable out of pocket travelling and other expenses incurred in the discharge of duties and may be paid a fee for services .\n( 2 ) without limiting section 13 of this act , in order to secure repayment of the client ' s financial obligation to the society , the society may register a lien in accordance with subsection ( 3 ) against any land owned by the client or in which the client has an interest .\nfor some family law problems , you ' ll need legal advice from a lawyer . a lawyer can :\nsharon matthews , cbabc president .\nmaking the case for the economic value of legal aid\nfebruary 2012\neconomic value of legal aid . analysis in relation to commonwealth funded matters with a focus on family law .\nthe attorney general of ontario commissioned this report in response to a crisis in the criminal legal aid system and to job action taken by senior criminal defence lawyers in the province . it focuses primarily on criminal legal aid . the companion study is the ontario civil legal needs project report ,\nlistening to ontarians ,\nabove .\n( 3 ) four directors are to be appointed by the law society after consultation with the executive of the british columbia branch of the canadian bar association .\n( 9 ) directors are to be appointed under section 4 to assume office when the society ceases to be subject to the direction of an official trustee .\napart from serving on the board of variance with the city of surrey , she is an active member / director with the rotary club of surrey - newton , south asian business association of bc , mannkind charitable society , panjab digital library , surrey homelessness and housing society and surrey board of trade . she has also conducted interviews and seminars through local media to educate and create awareness around various legal issues and fundamental rights .\nthe federal government is currently reviewing whether additional funding can be provided for immigration and legal aid across the country .\n( 2 ) the public service act and the public service labour relations act do not apply to the society or its officers and employees appointed under this section .\nunderfunding legal aid is bad fiscal policy . existing research shows that increased funding for legal assistance programs actually saves money , by making the system more efficient and reducing the burden of health care , mental health and social welfare costs .\ndisclaimer the legal services society is not responsible in any matter for direct , indirect , special , or consequential damages , however caused , arising out of your use of this website and / or any web browser , including any damages you may suffer if you transmit confidential or sensitive information to us , or if we communicate such information to you at your request over the internet . links to other websites from this website are for convenience only . no endorsement of any third - party products , services , or information is expressed or implied by any information , material , or content referred to or included on , or linked from or to , this website .\n, the society or a funded agency may employ , with or without remuneration , an individual who is not a lawyer or an articled student to provide services that would ordinarily be provided by a lawyer so long as the individual is supervised by a lawyer , but the individual may not appear as counsel in a court except with leave of the court .\nto apply for legal aid in person or over the phone , see do i qualify ? and how to apply .\nour vision , mission , and values statements guide our work and reflect our commitment to an integrated legal aid model .\n' we are starving the courts ' : b . c . legal aid lawyer calls attention to underfunding of justice system\n( 2 ) despite subsection ( 1 ) , the lieutenant governor in council may order that one or more provisions of the business corporations act apply to the society .\n( 10 ) an official trustee appointed under this section is to be remunerated out of the funds of the society or otherwise as the lieutenant governor in council determines .\n( 10 ) subject to subsection ( 9 ) , the board must control and direct the business of the society and may , by resolution , determine its own procedure .\n( b ) may enforce the filed certificate as if it were a judgment of the supreme court in favour of the society for the amount set out in the certificate .\nconsolidated separate preparation items into one block of preparation hours for most types of appeals , but did not change the total number of preparation hours that lss will authorize for appeal services in most cases .\nthe government believes that the limited government funding available should be used in frontline services to directly assist vulnerable people most in need rather than financing lobbying and advocacy activities ,\nthe spokesman said .\n( c ) to provide advice to the attorney general respecting legal aid and access to justice for individuals in british columbia .\ngrants from governments account for approximately 80 % of the commission ' s total annual income . the commonwealth government provides funding for commonwealth related legal matters and specific commonwealth projects and the state government funds for state related legal matters and specific state projects .\nlegal aid commissions recoup as much of the expense of providing legal aid , as is possible , from the people who receive a service ( within the limit of what the person can afford to pay ) . the commission requires people who are granted legal aid to pay initial contributions towards their legal expense . the contribution is determined by reference to the applicant ' s means and the expected cost of the services the commission is to provide . the contribution is applicable whether the matter is conducted by an in - house lawyer or conducted by an external lawyer ( private practitioner ) . some people are required to make further or final payments if the legal expenses reach a certain level , or make full repayment of their legal costs . where the person ( or any person giving them financial support ) has real estate , the repayment is secured by the commission taking a statutory charge over the real estate of the person . the charge is exercised on the sale or disposal of the property by the owner . statutory charges are not imposed if legal costs incurred are less than $ 2 , 200 . the commission also recovers legal costs where there has been a court order awarding costs in litigation .\nthis is another cost / benefit analysis of legal aid expenditures . while the study makes clear it cannot quantify all the benefits of improved or expedited outcomes for family law litigants or their families ; nevertheless , based only on a cost / benefit analysis of the family justice system itself , the report concludes , in part :\ndirect legal assistance in relation to court and dispute resolution services for family law matters has a net positive efficiency benefit for the justice system . these benefits outweigh the costs of providing these services , ranging from a return of $ 1 . 60 to $ 2 . 25 for every dollar spent .\n( page ix )\n( 1 ) the lieutenant governor in council may appoint an official trustee to manage the property and conduct the affairs of the society if , in the opinion of the lieutenant governor in council , the appointment is in the public interest and is required to ensure continued and effective delivery of legal aid .\n( 2 ) the executive director must supervise , manage and administer the business of the society in accordance with the policy of the board and subject to its control and direction .\nthe society must , in respect of each fiscal year ending march 31 , prepare a report respecting the operations of the society and an audited financial statement and must , within 180 days after the end of the fiscal year , forward the report and financial statement to the attorney general , who must as soon as practicable lay them before the legislative assembly .\nlegal aid in bc is provided by the lss . financial and issue eligibility requirements for legal aid in bc change and are adjusted by the lss in response to the funds available to them from time to time . for information on current eligibility requirements visit urltoken\nget a plan to help you settle legal problems ( family , family violence , wills , personal planning , mortgage issues ) .\nsharon matthews , cbabc president .\nmaking the case for the economic vale of legal aid - briefing note .\njanuary 2012\nthe cash amount received from the legal practitioner ' s act funding in 2014 - 15 was $ 2 , 854 , 000 .\nthe society may enter into agreements in writing varying the priority of a lien referred to in section 14 ( 4 ) or of a lien referred to section 15 ( 3 ) .\n( 1 ) information disclosed by a client or an applicant for legal aid to a director , employee or agent of the society or funded agency is privileged and must be kept confidential in the same manner and to the same extent as if it had been disclosed to a solicitor under a solicitor and client relationship .\nthe statutory interest account and the trust account . the percentage of interest earned is prescribed in the act . the commission may also receive a percentage of the excess funds held in the legal practitioner ' s guarantee fund , at the discretion of the state attorney - general and the law society of south australia . the funds generated pursuant to the legal practitioner ' s act are considered to be state funds for the purpose of reporting state and commonwealth income .\nin bc . the law is complicated , but not everyone can afford a lawyer . we can help you with your legal issue .\n( g ) facilitate coordination among the different methods , and the different persons and other entities , by which legal aid is provided .\npeak bodies and other non - government organisations that advocate for legal and policy reform have been defunded ,\nthe report said .\nthe current lack of access to legal aid has contributed to the court system being overwhelmed and cases being thrown out . people accused of serious crimes walk free because their cases can\u2019t be heard in time , while innocent women and children suffer because they can\u2019t access legal aid .\nimportant : any bills submitted to lss through lawyer e - services have been processed . however , not all of your billing history is captured in your tariff items on your lss online migrated contract . before submitting any invoices , review your previous billing history ( go to the invoices page and click \u201cpre 2015\u201d to access pdfs of your lawyer e - services billings ) . if you have any questions , please contact lawyer . support @ urltoken .\nthe national partnership agreement on legal assistance services was entered into between the commonwealth of australia and states and territories , effective from 1 july 2015 . pursuant to that agreement , the commonwealth government committed funding to south australia for the next four financial years until 30 june 2020 . the commonwealth government provided funding of $ 16 , 194 , 000 in 2014 - 15 .\nget a lawyer to take your case and represent you in court . over 25 , 000 people get a legal aid lawyer each year .\nthe chair , in consultation with the society ' s chief executive officer , appoints the members of these committees , unless the board directs otherwise . specific inquiries should be directed to the corporate secretary .\n( 4 ) registration of a certificate of lien against land under this section creates a lien in favour of the society on the client ' s interest in the land against which the registration is made .\n( 3 ) registration of the registrable interest as a claim against personal property under subsection ( 2 ) creates a lien in favour of the society on the client ' s interest in that personal property .\nlss\u2019s stakeholders , in addition to the ministry of justice and our clients , include our non - government funders the law foundation and the notary foundation , our local agents and our community partners , the lawyers who deliver legal aid services and the organizations that represent them , such as the canadian bar association ( bc branch ) and the trial lawyers association of bc , and the judiciary . other important stakeholders include public legal education and information service providers , social service agencies , community agencies , and advocates that provide support to our clients .\njean is a group leader of the law society\u2019s inns of court program , which gives junior barristers an opportunity to discuss issues with senior lawyers . she was a member of the law society\u2019s trust assurance review task force and disclosure privacy task force . she is a frequent speaker on professional regulation and ethics . jean received her law degree from the university of british columbia in 1983 and was appointed queen\u2019s counsel in 2001 .\nmceown , carol , for the law foundation of british columbia .\ncivil legal needs research report .\n2nd ed . vancouver : march 2009 .\nauthorization for services ( paragraph 18 ( 1 ) ) \u2014 deleted this paragraph . lawyers\u2019 contracts in lss online have a service start date that is 10 days prior to the contract issue date . lawyers have to request authorization via lss online to change the service start date to bill for a bail hearing , or any other legal service , occurring prior to the service start date stated on a contract .\ncurrie , a .\nthe unmet need for criminal legal aid : a summary of research results .\nottawa : department of justice canada , 2003 .\nfamily duty counsel \u2014 changed requirements for provincial court family duty counsel . duty counsel are required to remain at the courthouse for the entire minimum authorized time as set out in their duty counsel schedule to ensure services are available to drop - in clients .\nthe commission generates interest from funding received from governments and other sources . these funds are invested with the south australian financing authority ( safa ) the commission sells various kits and publications and provides educational courses , some of the courses attract a consultation fee in other instances the commission provides submissions to external bodies ( e . g . the law foundation ) to receive funding to provide educational services where a need is perceived . a telephone legal advice line is provided to the public sector association union members and funding is provided by the public sector association for this purpose . the commission provides other services on a project basis from time to time , when specific funding is provided .\nphilip riddell was called to the bar in 1989 and currently practises criminal defence as a sole practitioner in port coquitlam . philip is a law society of bc bencher and member of that organization\u2019s discipline committee , lawyer education advisory committee and rule of law and lawyer independence advisory committee . he has served as a canadian bar association provincial council member for westminster county and as president of the new westminster bar association . philip presents at a number of professional programs with the trial lawyers association of bc and the professional legal training course . he was the board solicitor for kerrisdale community centre society from 2004 to 2012 .\n( c ) the society has not complied with one or more of the terms and conditions of the memorandum of understanding that were established under subsection ( 2 ) ( b ) , ( c ) or ( d ) .\nif you have to call long distance to reach a legal aid location , you can phone service bc and ask them to put your call through for free .\nthe deterioration of legal aid is the result of perpetual under - funding and service cuts , at a time when more people , not fewer , need help .\nfamily lawline lawyers give legal advice about family law issues such as parenting time or contact / access , guardianship / custody , child support , spousal . . .\nthis report summarizes much of the research on legal aid , the canadian bar association ' s involvement with the issue , and recommendations for moving forward with the issue .\nthe canadian bar association .\nthe right to publicly - funded legal representation in canada : making the case .\nottawa : the canadian bar association , 2000 .\nlegal advice telephone service for individuals who are in custody at a police lock - up awaiting a bail hearing . service is available during the evenings and on . . .\nlegal aid clinic at law centre - 1 is a role model to be emulated by other law schools and colleges . i wish them all the success and continuous support .\nresources : the reports & resources section includes research and progress reports from the society and its project consultants , reports from other organizations , and relevant links to other online resources . for detailed explanations , visit the faqs and glossary of terms .\n( 1 ) the board or , if authorized by the board , the executive director , may appoint officers and employees and engage and retain specialists and consultants required to carry out the business of the society and may determine their remuneration and benefits .\nif you are a person with a low income experiencing separation or divorce , you may be eligible for up to three hours of free legal advice from supreme court . . .\nlss online is a secure online portal for lawyers who represent legal aid clients . if you ' re a lawyer with an lss vendor number , you can use the portal to :\nthe canadian legal system is challenging and intimidating for anybody . . . [ but especially so ] if you don ' t have the proficiency of english ,\nshe said .\nceleste haldane was appointed chief commissioner of the bc treaty commission in april 2017 . prior to that , she served as an elected commissioner for three two - year terms . she is a practising lawyer and holds an llm in constitutional law from osgoode hall ( york university ) , and an llb and ba from the university of british columbia ( ubc ) . in 2015 , she began her doctorate in anthropology and law at ubc . celeste was appointed by the provincial government to serve on the legal services society ' s board of directors and the ubc board of governors . she is also director of the brain canada foundation and the hamber foundation , as well as an active member of the indigenous bar association and canadian bar association .\nif you don\u2019t have a lawyer , first nations court duty counsel can give you free legal advice on or before the day of court . duty counsel can help you apply to . . .\nin june 2010 , the british columbia branch of the canadian bar association ( cbabc ) and five other organizations in british columbia formed the public commission on legal aid in british columbia . those organizations include the law society of british columbia , the law foundation of british columbia , the british columbia crown counsel association , the vancouver bar association and victoria bar association . the commission is headed by commissioner leonard t . doust , qc , and has its own website at urltoken .\ndinyar was a member of the family justice reform working group for the justice review task force established in 2002 . his professional memberships include fellow of the international society of barristers ; fellow of the american college of trial lawyers ( provincial committee chair , 2011 - 2012 ) ; former chair of the canadian bar association\u2019s vancouver family law subsection ; and member of the committee on relations with the judiciary and the nova scotia barristers society ; and a past member for two terms of the supreme court rules committee . he has written and presented extensively on various family law topics .\nthere has been considerable study of legal aid in british columbia , across canada , and throughout the commonwealth countries . the canadian bar association ( cba ) commissioned a report from melina buckley , entitled\nmoving forward on legal aid ,\nwhich was released in june 2010 . it summarizes much of the existing research and suggests ways in which the cba could be involved in taking the issue farther in canada .\n( 2 ) if a civil or criminal proceeding is or may be brought against a person respecting the person ' s eligibility for legal aid , subsection ( 1 ) does not apply to information respecting eligibility .\nthe shutting down of advocacy , which is the first thing that ' s drawn attention to in this report , shows a fundamental misunderstanding of what community legal centres and other community groups need to do .\nas with many provinces , including ontario and british columbia , alberta has been experiencing a legal aid funding crisis which was only exasperated by the economic downturn of 2008 / 2009 . this report sets out alberta\u2019s response .\nreid , g . with jackson , d . and mcewon , c .\nclicklaw and beyond : public legal education and information materials in bc .\nvancouver : the law foundation of british columbia , 2009 .\nyou may be able to get the name of a lawyer who specializes in family law problems from a community agency ( such as a women ' s centre ) or a community advocate . or use one of the other resources listed under\nother services\n( see the links on the right ) to find a lawyer you can speak with .\n( 4 ) the attorney general may approve a budget provided under this section and , if the attorney general does not return to the society a budget presented under subsection ( 1 ) or ( 3 ) within 30 days after receipt , the budget is deemed to have the approval of the attorney general .\na lack of legal aid funding is unacceptable in a province as rich as ours . this means that many british columbians facing loss of liberty , homelessness or losing custody of their children do not have access to representation .\nfrom 2009 to 2013 , raymond was a member of a legal team retained by the nlaka\u2019pamux communities to negotiate and settle claims against the highland valley copper mine . he is now one of three community trustees managing the nlaka\u2019pamux legacy trust .\nthe lss standards of conduct policy describes the conduct expected of all lss employees , and promotes integrity , respect , confidentiality , public responsibility , cultural competence and disclosure of wrongdoing as the society\u2019s core principles . the standards of conduct also assures the public that lss employees fulfill their duties honestly and impartially . to learn more , read the\nthere should be written into funding agreements with all community organisations , legal centres or any other kind of organisation , which expressly tells them that they are free to advocate , that it is totally within their ordinary functions to do so .\nthe other studies listed below are some of those which were included in the buckley report or included in submissions to , or material from , the public commission on legal aid in british columbia . links to these reports are included , with a brief introduction .\nraymond joined the canadian bar association\u2019s justice reform committee in 2013 , providing a response to the bc government\u2019s \u201cgreen paper\u201d with an attempt to create \u201cefficiencies\u201d in the justice system , and served on the law society of bc\u2019s access to justice committee in 2015 and 2016 . since 1992 , raymond has served as director and chairperson on the nzenmen child and family development centre in lytton .\nlegal aid clients are among the province\u2019s most vulnerable and marginalized citizens . our clients don ' t have the financial resources \u2014 or frequently the educational , social , or health resources \u2014 to effectively access the justice system when their families , freedom , or safety are at risk .\na predecessor to both the trebilock and ontario civil law needs project , this report assesses the impact of legal aid on , and its challenges for , remote communities and individuals separated by language or culture . interestingly , much of the research builds on work from british columbia . it is ironic that one of the findings of the report was that rural and remote communities needed regional legal aid offices . the report notes bc\u2019s success with such offices ( this is before 5 of the remaining 7 were closed ) and recommends ontario keep and build on its regional offices .\naccording to statistics canada , legal aid expenditures are up 4 % nationally for 2009 / 2010 . interestingly , though , it says expenditures average $ 23 per canadian , which would put bc well below the average . our funding currently amounts to about $ 16 per person in the province .\nlinda is of cree - norwegian ancestry and a member of the tk\u2019eml\u00faps te secw\u00e9pemc ( formerly kamloops band ) through marriage . the ttes community has been her home for over 30 years . linda has been a lawyer for 15 years and practices in the area of child protection and family law in kamloops , merritt and lillooet . she is the executive director of the secw\u00e9pemc child and family services delegated child welfare agency , which serves seven secw\u00e9pemc communities and the kamloops urban aboriginal community .\nin 2014 , linda received the cba - bc\u2019s aboriginal lawyers forum special contribution award , which recognized her leadership in establishing the first nations court in kamloops and her commitment to improving relationships between aboriginal people and the legal system . linda is also the proud recipient of the 2015 kamloops ymca peace award ."]}
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", "topic": 32}], "title": "identified ( company )", "paragraphs": ["glassdoor has 18 identified reviews submitted anonymously by identified employees . read employee reviews and ratings on glassdoor to decide if identified is right for you .\nafter releasing earnings this afternoon , workday has announced that it acquired identified , a company . . .\nidentified , a big data and analytics company , pioneers a technology transforming social data from facebook into professional intelligence .\nidentified currently has 230 , 777 fans on facebook . as of july 2013 identified had 232 , 182 fans .\nfederal authorities have identified the company involved in a fatal industrial accident in medford on wednesday as the three masons from tyngsborough .\nafter releasing earnings this afternoon , workday has announced that it acquired identified , a company that offered predictive analytics human resources software .\nidentified , operates a web based social job searching network . identified ' s headquarters is located in san francisco , california . identified ' s parent company has been workday , inc . since feb 2014 . identified ' s latest funding round was a series b for $ 21m on jun 2012 . identified ' s top competitor is jibe , led by joe essenfeld , who is their founder & ceo . identified has 40 followers on owler .\nthis week workday announced the acquisition of identified , a private company which was focused on using big data techniques to help recruiters find great candidates .\nowler has collected 14 screenshots of identified ' s website since apr 2012 . the latest identified website design screenshot was captured in sep 2017 .\nzao is a top competitor of identified . zao is a private company that was founded in los angeles , california in 2011 . zao operates in the internet software industry . zao has 2 more employees vs . identified .\nidentified is a big data and analytics company that pioneered syman , a technology that transforms social data from facebook into professional intelligence for people and companies .\nidentified\u2019s goal is to create a professional search engine that helps people connect with companies and vice versa . it uses facebook\u2019s professional information to create 50 million professional , company and university profiles . instead of returning a ton of data when you search for a person or company , identified strives to provide relevance .\nceos ran the company into the ground . dishonesty . feathered their own nest .\nthe man in charge of data science and analytics at facebook has left the social network to take on a similar role and data and analytics company identified .\nidentified currently has 4 followers on twitter . as of july 2013 identified had 8 , 606 followers . that ' s a 99 percent decrease in 4 years\ndespite how large the company grew , we remained a very close family .\nplease leave and make space for new management that might lead this company to success .\nproduct manager at @ identified - 3 . ee / cs bachelors and masters from\nthe owler community has estimated the number of employees of identified to be one .\nsince identified was founded in 01 / 2010 , it has participated in 2 rounds of funding . in total identified has raised $ 24 . 5m . identified ' s last funding round was on jun 2012 for a total of $ 21 . 0m\nquick pitch : identified is a professional marketplace that helps users improve their professional marketability .\nthe owler community has estimated the revenue of identified to be less than $ 1m .\nfor example , google has an identified score of 100 . google ' s identified page displays graphics that show statistics about the company ' s employees , including most common universities , majors , and job titles , and information about recent hires . if professionals want to work at google , this information will help them understand what is takes to land a job at the company .\nfor more on identified , check \u2019em out here , or see robin\u2019s initial coverage here .\nidentified , a san francisco , ca - based career site . . . . . .\nidentified also pulls in its users ' friends ' information and creates identified scores even for people who are not registered on identified . ( there are already 40 million profiles on the site . ) the company is only grabbing information that people have posted publicly on their facebook profiles , wallace says . registered users ' profiles are now public and available in search results , while profiles of people not registered can only be seen by identified users . ( the pre - populated profiles are also a way for the company to encourage people to join the site . ) to be clear : identified users can now see their own scores , and the scores of the 40 million identified profiles , as well as those of companies and universities . for non - identified users , they can only see the public profiles ( and scores ) of identified users and companies and universities . they can ' t see the public profiles and scores of non - registered users .\nand to that point , identified also offers scores for over 60 , 000 companies and more than 8 , 000 universities , and wallace said that many of the early signups the company has seen have come from employees wanting to add more relevant information to the listings of their company or university to up their scores . it\u2019s this kind of gamification that can be a huge legup for identified .\nidentified scores are public and accessible to anyone on the internet . what ' s your score ?\nworkday acquires identified : a potential disruptive move in recruiting ( and more . . . updated )\nopen packages and large envelopes in executive offices only if the source or sender is positively identified .\nnever , ever , ever attempt to found or run a company again . go back to investment banking .\nglassdoor is identified ' s # 2 rival . glassdoor was founded in 2007 in mill valley , california . glassdoor competes in the employment agencies industry . glassdoor generates $ 100m more revenue than identified .\nidentified , operates a web based social job searching network . identified was founded in 01 / 2010 . identified ' s headquarters is located in san francisco , california , usa 94107 . it has raised 24 . 5m in 2 rounds . the latest round was in jun 2012 . some of . . .\nthe office location is very convenient , a lot of smart people work there and there is a great company culture where everyone is willing to help and have fun . it feels good to come work at identified .\naipoly identified not only the animal , but the breed . it says the name aloud and displays it .\nthat experience will lend itself well to identified\u2019s mission , too , says co - ceo adeyemi ajao , who founded the company in 2010 to focus on professional information . he\u2019s thrilled to have sabah on board , he adds :\nit sounds like workday wants to bring identified\u2019s analytics technology to all of its applications . identified also has a number of well - known data scientists and engineers , so workday will also be gaining talent in this area .\nidentified was founded in 2009 by stanford university mba students adeyemi ajao and brendan wallace , as a research project . identified launched its beta product to the public in september 2011 and attracted more than 10 million users . the company has raised $ 22 . 5 million in funding and currently has 40 employees , based in san francisco ' s china basin .\nan american - based businessman who works for a powerful russia real estate company \u2014 and was once accused of a $ 1 billion laundering scheme \u2014 was identified tuesday as the eighth person at the infamous russia meeting at trump tower last year .\njibe is one of identified ' s top competitors . jibe was founded in 2009 , and its headquarters is in new york , new york . jibe competes in the systems software field . jibe has 151 more employees than identified .\nthe company could act more like a startup . sales and engineers don ' t communicate a lot , that could be improved .\nkaveladze works as a vice president focusing on real estate and finance for the agalarovs\u2019 company , the crocus group , balber said .\nthe focus on hr analytics within the cloud continues with workday announcing its acquisition of identified , a predictive analytics software company that uses unstructured data from the social web to provide insights into job candidates and recruiting activity . workday relayed that the company\u2019s \u201cproduct development team is expected to enhance search capabilities and accelerate the delivery of predictive analytics and machine learning throughout workday\u2019s suite of applications . \u201d\nkaveladze is believed to be the final person who will be identified as a member of the meeting at the trump tower .\nin november 2011 , identified launched to create a better professional job search engine . the company then pivoted to provide analytics - based recruiting software . part of the company\u2019s secret sauce was its patent - pending , artificial intelligence technology called \u201csyman , \u201d which aims to organize the masses of disparate , incoherent professional data that lives in social media profiles in order to identify new insights into the job market .\nkaveladze ' s website says he oversees the company ' s international developments , including\nsecuring and structuring project investments\nwith foreign contractors .\nidentified says hundreds of companies already use the service to search for professionals , including google , disney , sequoia capital and mtv .\ngrowing pains , dynamic work environment\u2013identified is still a start up ( and shouldn ' t be afraid to act like it ) .\nbut doing so is critical for identified , because without users claiming their profiles and adding more data , an identified profile isn\u2019t worth much more than any other . plus , it means the company has fewer data points with which to work when trying to assign an accurate score or effectively tracking a user\u2019s career progress . as such , identified has spent the last nine months in relative silence , hiring data scientists and designers and building out its team in an attempt to create technology that would set it apart from the field and enable it to begin monetizing .\nmckinsey\u2019s michael chui discusses how an internet of things , such as sensors and network technology , is changing company processes and consumer interactions\u2014and even entire business models .\nin 1919 gm purchased kettering\u2019s dayton research laboratory . the following year the company installed him as vice president of research of the renamed general motors research corporation .\nwe realized that there is no channel of communication between companies and users ,\nsays brendan wallace , ceo and co - founder of identified .\nidentified helps companies make better recruiting decisions while also helping professionals make better career choices so they can get the jobs they want .\nof course , having made their scores public so that anyone can now view the scores of 50 million people , there\u2019s some potential here for controversy , but identified has built in controls so that non - identified users can only view those profiles of companies and individuals that are registered users .\nreported : \u201cthe experience of the company does not offer any promise that any such cheap and efficient anti - knock can be discovered to replace the lead . \u201d\nage : 44 is the average age for linkedin users , while facebook ' s is 24 . identified aims to target the sub - 30s generation .\ncurrently @ clover health as a sales operations manager , looking for a new role . previously at box & identified ( now owned by workday ) .\nsyman identified recruit search methodologies search filtering google dirty data search qualifiers seo business intelligenc . . . adsense adwords search engine struct . . . search structuring\nnewly - minted identified chief data officer mohammad sabah will direct and develop the company\u2019s patent - pending intelligence technology for recruiters , dubbed syman , which culls unstructured data to create organized , searchable profiles . syman was designed to spot professional data posted in virtually any social media platform . competing technologies rely solely on user - generated information .\nlike other startups , there is a fast paced environment . we don ' t have the same long term job security that people have at a big , slow moving company .\nthe lead industry clutches the alleged dangers of other octane - enhancing gasoline additives near to its bosom . while admitting the hazard of his company\u2019s product , one octel executive told the\nidentified shows users in real - time how attractive they are to companies . the score provides a reference check and measurement of what and who companies are searching for .\nin a statement , workday said the company\u2019s \u201cproduct development team is expected to enhance search capabilities and accelerate the delivery of predictive analytics and machine learning throughout workday\u2019s suite of applications . \u201d\nwallace founded identified with fellow stanford graduate school of business grad adeyemi ajao ( pictured on the right ) in 2010 . they have raised $ 5 . 5 million from tim and bill draper , eric schmidt\u2019s innovation endeavors and a handful of angel investors . that\u2019s the kind of seed funding and investor portfolio that makes a company look more smart than crazy .\nfor some unknown reason , the report of sloan\u2019s blue - ribbon medical committee , like many original documents referenced in gm reports on tel , is not available in the company\u2019s public archives .\nidentified raised $ 22 . 5 million to date from investors including vantagepoint capital , capricorn investment group , draper associates , innovation endeavors , social + capital partnership and others .\nidentified has also developed syman to create and inform a new product , which is currently in beta and being tested by 30 or so clients , called identified recruit . just as linkedin used its enterprise recruiting tools to begin monetizing its dataset , the startup hopes to use its new product to enable recruiters to more easily and effectively search and identify candidates based on professional information culled from facebook . in other words , identified wants to turn facebook into a candidate database just as linkedin has converted its own for similar uses .\nin september , two stanford business school , grads brendan wallace and adeyemi ajao , launched the beta build of identified , a professional job search engine built on facebook data that looks to take on linkedin and branchout ( among others ) in an effort to give job seekers and companies a better way to connect and find talent . the main feature of identified is its so - called \u201cidentified score\u201d , which assign a numerical rank ( out of 100 ) to professionals based on their work history , education history and social network .\npeople crave feedback on their professional lives ,\nsay brendan wallace and adeyemi ajao , co - founders and co - ceos of identified , a young san . . .\nlots of pivoting . it is normal for things to change quickly at start ups , but sometimes it seemed as though management did not have a clear vision on which way to steer the company .\narrive any time after 5 : 45 pm to check - in ; show your risd student id , and get last minute updates on companies attending . career center staff will be on hand throughout the event to assist you and answer questions . company representatives will be identified with a name tag so you can easily find them in the room . food and beverages will be served !\nthe fears of excessive hastiness expressed in midgley\u2019s letter were evidently allayed . in april 1923 , one month after he\u2019d performed his riveting calculations , the general motors chemical company was established to produce tel , with\nidentified , an online professional marketplace , fixes that problem by providing a link between professionals and companies and letting people know how\nin demand\nthey are in the current job market .\nbut the real value here , wallace said , is that the average age of the identified user is 24 , and over 90 percent of its users are under the age of 30 . with companies vying , categorically , to hire the best young talent , identified offers businesses an easy , score - based ( and relevance - based search ) method of finding that talent .\n\u201con linkedin , there\u2019s no way to interact with a company , \u201d said wallace . \u201cusing the interactive facebook ecosystem , you can introduce the identity of tens of thousands of companies and universities to professionals . \u201d\nnote : since this blog was posted another of these companies , talentbin , was just acquired by monster . monster , one of the leading job board companies , of course has a huge vested interest in this area . talentbin , similar to identified , was an early stage company that focused on finding passive candidates across multiple job families . the war for social sourcing and big data companies is on .\ninsight on what facebook ' s ipo means for venture capital in the silicon valley , with tim draper , the founder of draper fisher jurvetson , and brendan wallace , identified co - founder .\nbut are people\u2019s educational and company experience and social network enough to score a person ? what if someone went to a low - ranking public school but is a genius ? or went to a top school and flunked out ? wallace says identified has features ( and will add more ) to detail people\u2019s backgrounds such as grade point average , sat scores , and job title and description of past work done , which factors into a score . ajao , who attended a college in spain that\u2019s not listed on identified , says the social networking scores can boost the overall scores of those from lesser - known schools . so a recruiter looking for engineers at stanford could be pointed by identified to candidates from other schools who have strong connections to other engineers and have similar profiles or experience as stanford graduates .\nco - founder / managing partner , fifth wall . co - founder / ceo , identified ( sold to workday ) co - founder , cabify $ 29 million invested on angellist , 28 syndicates .\ni met ryan smith about nine years ago in a college apartment in provo utah . we were both attending school , and after asking him what he was working on he replied , \u201ci\u2019m building an online research company with my dad called qualtrics . \u201d nine years later qualtrics has 5 , 000 customers , $ 70mm in funding , and turned down a $ 500mm acquisition offer last year in a bold attempt to build a billion dollar company .\nwallace tells us that the average user brings 10 additional data points ( 35 percent of users have added their school , major , company , job titles , years worked , age , and location ) to their profiles , which , in turn , boost their scores and presumably make them more desirable to recruiters . on the flip side , identified also gives scores to schools and companies so that job seekers can gauge their relative desirability .\nlike branchout , identified isn\u2019t entertaining questions about exit strategies , the startup is laser - focused on building a big company with an ipo being part of its aspirations for its future as an independent company . after all , in about eight months , the startup has grown to over 50 employees , and the co - founders say that its new round will be used to continue this growth , with the primary focus being on recruiting game designers and data scientists . ( wallace says that the startup already hired a handful of former zynga employees in an effort to help enhance the ways in which it\u2019s using data and analytics to offer a more gamified and sticky user experience . )\nwith the formation of the gm chemical company , work on a large - scale du pont tel plant began immediately . ir\u00e9n\u00e9e du pont hailed his company\u2019s technical director , w . f . harrington : \u201cit is essential that we treat this undertaking like a war order so far as making speed and producing the output , not only in order to fulfill the terms of the contract as to time but because every day saved means one day advantage over possible competition . \u201d\nthe reason for this ranking and scoring , wallace says , is for companies to find the most relevant candidates for a job . ( it\u2019s also useful for job seekers to find top ranked companies . ) companies or job recruiters can search for \u201cengineers\u201d and see the best candidates first . this is better than an unranked long list that linkedin provides , wallace says . companies can ' t yet see the scores of identified users - - that feature is coming soon - - but they can still search for job candidates . identified is charging companies a nominal amount to use the service now , but could eventually charge more . people can see their scores compared to their friends , or compared to all the people from their college or company . identified also has an activity stream that shows actions companies take , such as \u201cdisney just viewed candidates with scores between 60 and 80 . \u201d\nis a global , multi - platform media and entertainment company . powered by its own proprietary technology , mashable is the go - to source for tech , digital culture and entertainment content for its dedicated and influential audience around the globe .\nin 2000 , his actions as the head of a delaware company called international business creations were the subject of a congressional investigation of how russians and other foreigners were able to launder large amounts of money through u . s . banks .\ntoday , identified is officially launching out of its public beta , and will now be offering free and open access ( for both companies and the public ) to the scores of those 50 million - odd professionals . this means that all identified scores are now public and will be searchable and accessible to anyone on the web ( and will pop up in google searches ) \u2014 companies included . privacy settings will be included , thankfully .\nin 2001 , when their nasa\u2122 project ended , the team decided to continue their research and start a company . originally called ion america , bloom energy , was founded with the mission to make clean , reliable energy affordable for everyone on earth .\nof course , identified scores are not meant to be reflective of a person\u2019s \u201cactual worth\u201d \u2014 just because you have a \u201c65\u201d and your friend has an \u201c80\u201d , doesn\u2019t necessarily mean that your friend is a better person , is smarter , etc . in a sense , the company\u2019s scores are like stock prices , in that they don\u2019t necessarily reflect one\u2019s true inherent value , they are based on relevant criteria \u2014 in this case to search terms . the scores aren\u2019t perfect .\nas to branchout , the identified co - founders say that they think that young people want a separation between their social lives and professional lives , with this bifurcation being something that linkedin got right . admittedly , while identified today gathers most of its initial data from facebook , the co - founders want it to become a platform , one that has the room to be agnostic in terms of the data ( and companies ) with which it integrates .\nstated in summarizing the grand jury\u2019s findings : \u201cthe report found that the deaths were directly due to poisoning\u2026 [ and ] recommended that before it resumes operations the company try to perfect some machinery by which ethyl gas can be manufactured without endangering life . \u201d\na new professional job search engine built on facebook data called identified , is launching in public beta monday with technology for ranking people on a scale of 0 to 100 , aiming to bring better results for job seekers and recruiters .\nanother question identified raises is : what is the value of someone\u2019s social network ? what value do friends provide to a person , whether through support , advice , knowledge , job leads , or just inspiration ? more relevant to identified , does a person\u2019s social network cause a person to be a good job candidate or is the person\u2019s network good because the person is already a good candidate ? there aren ' t simple answers for these questions . either way , a person\u2019s social network is an important part of a job candidate , says ajao , who founded urltoken , the \u201cspanish facebook ,\nwhich was acquired by telefonica in july , 2010 for $ 100 million . the idea of identified started in spring 2010 with a question : which business school was better at getting its students jobs after graduation : stanford or harvard ? wallace and ajao found that a person\u2019s social network was the most important factor in determining whether a company would contact a job candidate . that is , the candidate knew someone at the company , was familiar with it or interested in it through friends . or , the person\u2019s network indicated that they were involved in a particular field , because the person had friends in the same field .\nidentified was inspired by a personal experience from brendan wallace , the startup ' s ceo . although wallace was always an aspiring entrepreneur , he did not know enough information on how to follow that career path . after graduating from princeton university , he settled for a conventional career in investment banking . he ended up quitting his job to follow his dream as an entrepreneur , and started identified in 2010 with his former classmates to help people reach their maximum potential in life .\nwell that day seems to have arrived . workday ' s implementation of identified ' s technology could help build companies build predictive career paths , identify potential leaders , score managers on their leadership capabilities , predict flight risks , optimize the bonus pool , predict skills shortages , and dozens of other applications . these are all part of workday ' s vision for their big data analytics product , and identified ' s technology and expertise will help accelerate the delivery of these solutions .\nmedford police said wednesday that the company who was working at the 786 highland ave . site had been hired to remove foundation walls from under the single - family home\u2019s front porch . the middlesex district attorney\u2019s office said the death was not considered to be suspicious .\nfrom left , max florin , fannie rosen , dora evans and josephine cammarata were among the final six unidentified victims of the triangle waist company factory fire of 1911 , which killed 146 and influenced building codes , labor laws and politics in the years that followed .\nand so , for the first time , at the centennial commemoration of the fire on march 25 outside the building in greenwich village where the triangle waist company occupied the eighth , ninth and 10th floors , the names of all 146 dead will finally be read .\npretty bad management in my opinion . there was a lack of organization , team effort , and communication . i honestly couldn ' t believe what most managers were talking about until i knew the facts myself . the business model is constantly changing and they werent giving a good transitional talk of where the company was going and how we were going to achieve it as a whole . i also felt like a lot of resume built folks in management werent bringing in the value to the company as they were supposed to . fail .\nyes , syman can be customized to specific business roles as long as professional data is being searched . the company\u2019s current focus is using syman to power recruiting search products , but we\u2019re looking to expand into business intelligence , specifically hr insights to help with workforce optimization .\nfirst , workday has just\nacqui - hired\nsome of the best data scientists and engineers in social sourcing in the market . in fact , the identified team is going into the core engineering group in workday , not the recruiting team .\nidentified have had the good practical sense to ensure that syman can run on iso standard existing search platforms . syman can obviously go anywhere . the example i was shown was a standard version of a recruiter\u2019s dream search screen , complete with pictures .\nbut are there certain candidates who would be incredible employees but have few facebook ( or real ) friends ? or are there terrible candidates who have tons of facebook friends ? ajao says identified is working on its analysis of people\u2019s networks so that it doesn\u2019t just understand the quantity of connections but also how strong those connections are to better assess candidates . this could include whether people attended the same school , worked together at a company or in a team , comment on each other\u2019s posts on facebook , and the like .\nthe technology then maps these 562 different terms to 15 unique categories or \u201c15 different types of nurses that recruiters are actually looking for , \u201d wallace explains , enabling recruiters to find more in one search than they would be able to otherwise , using graphsearch , for example . at present , identified has only \u201ccleaned\u201d healthcare data via syman , but going forward , the company intends to apply the technology to other industries , like finance , education and life sciences \u2014 to name a few on the near - term roadmap .\nin our view , this acquisition is a welcome move in the market that will enhance workday\u2019s recruiting solution . identified fills a gap in workday\u2019s recruiting solution ( targeted to be released in spring 2014 ) by providing leading sourcing and search capabilities , which workday currently lacks . identified , through its proprietary artificial intelligence technology , called\u201csyman , \u201dgathers data from key social web sources ( e . g . linkedin , facebook , yahoo and others ) , matches candidates , and creates a database that is purported to incorporate more than 1b candidates . to date , the strength of workday\u2019s recruiting product was viewed as the ability to unify recruiting with core hr ( internal hiring ) . identified\u2019s functionality now enables an ability to provide the best external candidates as well .\n- imagine a search which is 100 % relevant , accurate , and can extract defined data about the subject . syman produces a virtual shopping list of information . i did a web conference and an interview with identified , syman\u2019s proud but modest parents .\nryan is surprisingly level headed about his own future and the company\u2019s . with $ 70mm in funding , the pressure and expectations couldn\u2019t be higher . \u201cbillion dollar opportunities are rare . what we\u2019re trying to do is very big and i\u2019m working harder now than i ever have . \u201d\nto the apparent surprise of some at du pont , which had not been producing the fluid fast enough for gm\u2019s liking , the oil company ( one of twenty - seven companies formed by the 1911 breakup of rockefeller\u2019s standard oil trust ) and the automobile company formed a joint venture , which they called the ethyl gasoline corporation . why , one wonders , would gm deign to form ethyl , a new company , with standard ? \u201cin the first place , \u201d sloan would testify in a 1952 antitrust suit , \u201ci recognized that general motors\u2019 organization had no competence whatsoever in chemical manufacture . we were mechanical people dealing in metal processing . \u201d the deaths at dayton would certainly support this modest assessment . sloan would also later record his view that management should not get sidetracked on noncore businesses . but there were clearly bushels of money to be made . sloan had by now fully cottoned to an essential fact about his company\u2019s new lead additive patent . as the management expert p . f . drucker described it many years later , \u201cgm , in effect , made money on almost every gallon of gasoline sold , by anyone . \u201d\nthat\u2019s why identified chose two late - stage investors to lead its series b , as the co - founders believe that , regardless of competition , they\u2019re tapping into a big market , especially considering that tackling enterprise is part of its long - term ambitions .\nas part of this goal , identified will release a recruitment search product in july , through which it hopes to begin using its professional data to offer users granular , personalized recommendations that will help them make the right choices as they progress along their career paths .\nthe top 10 competitors in identified ' s competitive set are jibe , glassdoor , zao , magenium solutions , broadbean , careerbuilder , phenom people , comparably , payscale and work4 . together they have raised over 315 . 1m between their estimated 3 . 9k employees .\nidentified is the brainchild of brendan wallace and adeyemi ajao , two stanford graduate school of business grads , who are seeking to take on professional social networking companies such as linkedin and branchout . the company has raised $ 5 . 5 million in angel funding from investors including former google ceo eric schmidt ' s innovation endeavors ; draper fisher jurvetson\u2019s tim draper ; bill draper , founder of sutter hill ventures and draper richards ; alexander tamas , partner at dst ; and chamath palihapitiya , facebook executive ; and joel peterson and john glynn , stanford university professors .\nidentified uses search algorithms to filter millions of user profiles by assigning a relevance score , similar to the way google assigns websites a page rank . relevance scores are based on where you studied , degree level , work experience and the quantity and quality of your social network .\nironically , in the nineties the venezuelan state oil company , petroleos de venezuela , exported unleaded gasoline . but it was importing tel and adding it to all gasoline sold for domestic use\u2013this in the country with the greatest number of automobiles per capita in latin america . by way of explanation , it is perhaps not unhelpful to know that several high - ranking officials of the state oil company held consultancies with companies that sell lead additives to the country . among the consequences of this corrupt arrangement : according to a 1991 study 63 percent of newborns studied had blood - lead levels in excess of us \u201csafe\u201d levels .\nas the science against tel mounted and government regulation stiffened , ethyl began a series of restructurings that today find its tel business standing suspiciously alone . in 1989 ethyl spun off tredegar industries , a group it created to hold its aluminum , plastics and energy businesses . for every ethyl share they held , investors would receive prorated shares in the new company . voil\u00e0 ! limited liability . later ethyl would spin off its billion - dollar insurance company , first colony life . in 1994 ethyl would split up its chemical and petroleum additives division and create a wholly owned subsidiary , albemarle corporation , named after the 100 - year - old paper company that bought ethyl ( which retained its name ) in 1962 . one of the main enterprises of albemarle , ironically , is supplying ethyl with mmt under a long - term agreement . mmt is another gasoline additive ( made of manganese and barely sold in the united states ) with suspected health consequences . in 1994 ethyl and its albemarle offspring did a rousing $ 48 million of business together . oddly , for a company that claims to be proud of its product ( so proud that under an obscure provision of nafta it sued the canadian government for outlawing mmt ) ethyl declined to tell\nas a result , ethyl had its cake and ate it , several times . if the company\u2019s substance checked out as safe , then it would have been shown to have behaved responsibly . if not , it would take an eternity to prove , during which time the company could keep challenging test results and calling for more data . \u201cboth possible outcomes , \u201d the historian alan loeb has written , \u201caccommodated ethyl . the general public was dealt all the risk and ethyl and its owners were insulated from responsibility . to the extent that there was a health consequence , the kehoe rule placed the burden upon the public . \u201d\npeople should know exactly what will get them to the career path they want to be on ,\nsays wallace .\ninstead of making career choices on limited information , identified provides users with all the data that helps them make better decisions to plan out their careers .\nwhat these tools do ( and identified prided itself on collecting data from facebook in particular ) is collect and aggregate lots of data about people , match it up ( matching is among the hardest part ) and develop tools to help index and search for people in an accurate way .\nhe also learned that a name of one identified victim had been omitted . he found an article bypassed by earlier compilers in the new york times from march 31 , 1911 , about someone named jacob dashefsky , who had come forward six days after the fire to say that his sister bessie , 25 , a russian immigrant , had not returned home . her body was identified through dental records and barely missed being buried at the funeral for the unidentified on april 5 , 1911 . that finding convinced him that there were others who had been omitted for similar reasons .\ncurrently syman is being used exclusively by identified to power recruiting search products , but it definitely has a lot of value for future applications . this is just the beginning of what syman is capable of and we look forward to expanding the product into different verticals and areas of business .\nas the new networks link data from products , company assets , or the operating environment , they will generate better information and analysis , which can enhance decision making significantly . some organizations are starting to deploy these applications in targeted areas , while more radical and demanding uses are still in the conceptual or experimental stages .\nof course , in the big picture , the applications for syman are just beginning to take root , so it\u2019s still too early to say just how effective and attractive this kind of technology will be to other companies . but , based on where identified was a year ago , it certainly feels like a step in the right direction , especially if it means to monetize in any significant way . sure , it\u2019s easy to talk about what could be , making identified\u2019s future plans for its technology seem like pie - in - the - sky - type conceptualizing at this point .\nworking with metadata from facebook , identified has already created listings for more than 50 million people , although only 150k of those people are active monthly users . but that\u2019s just in six weeks since the launch of its beta . already , tens of thousands of people are accessing identified scores each day to evaluate professionals for recruiting , sales , networking , background checks , and more . what\u2019s more , over 1 . 8 million scores have been viewed to date , and wallace says that thousands of companies have already requested access to these scores to pre - screen candidates for recruiting .\nthe round was co - led by vantagepoint capital partners , a $ 1 billion fund , and capricorn investment group , former ebay president jeff skoll\u2019s $ 4 billion fund , which also recently invested in enterprise social network darling , yammer . a number of identified\u2019s previous investors also re - upped and participated in the round , including tim draper , bill draper , innovation endeavors , dst\u2019s alexander tamas , social + capital\u2019s chamath palihapitiya , paige craig , and farmville founder zao yang \u2014 to name a few . as a result of the financing , vantagepoint managing director bill harding will be joining the company\u2019s board of directors .\nlaunched in september 2011 , identified has reached about 3 million active users in the past eight months , on top of a total of 10 million registered users that have connected with facebook , importing their facebook information and friend networks . the co - founders tell us that , of those users , 90 percent are under the age of 30 , with the average being 23 , which is where the founders believe identified sets itself apart from linkedin . in comparison , the average age of linkedin users is about 42 , wallace says , with 60 percent of users being over the age of 35 .\nyet for apps , as many know , in light of how many struggle to find any significant , repeat engagement , those active user stats are key . as andreessen horowitz\u2019s jeff jordan discusses , most apps people install , view once or twice , then rarely ( if ever ) come back . thus , for identified , the focus has been developing the game dynamics inherent to ( and around ) its identified score to incentivize its young user base to fill out detailed profiles and a short - form resume so that they can find out their score and being tracking their career progress in realtime .\nidentified launched a search engine for professionals today , in a move that makes the founders either a ) crazy b ) smart or c ) both . the startup will be competing with giant social network linkedin for the attention , and participation , of people busy at work or busy looking for work .\nin november 2011 , identified emerged out of public beta on a mission to create a better professional job search engine . built on top of facebook data , identified set out to nibble at linkedin\u2019s lead in this space by giving both job seekers and companies a better way to connect \u2014 and find talent . to do that , the startup offered a product that it promised would become something akin to the \u201cgoogle page rank for people , \u201d assigning a numerical rank ( out of 100 ) to professionals and companies based on their education , career path , social footprint and more \u2014 a la klout .\na u . s . - based employee of a russian real estate company took part in a june 2016 trump tower meeting between a russian lawyer and donald trump jr . , bringing to eight the number of known participants at the session that has emerged as a key focus of the investigation of the trump campaign\u2019s interactions with russians .\none of the reasons this article exists is to make the market aware of syman\u2019s huge potential . i mentioned these things to identified\u2019s vice president of product , srini vishnubhatta , during our interview , and he made the very apt comment that syman is still a baby , and needs to make \u201cbaby steps\u201d .\nidentified is taking on recently public linkedin , which uses social connections to help people find jobs as well . but wallace says many college students and others aren\u2019t on linkedin , and if they are they don\u2019t have their \u201creal\u201d social network on it . that network of real - life friends - - from high school , college and the like - - is what is actually valuable in helping get a lead or an interview for a job , wallace says . there\u2019s also start - up branchout , a quickly - growing professional job search network that , like identified , is built off of facebook . but wallace says that identified provides better rankings of people .\nwe\u2019ve talked to companies that use linkedin to recruit , \u201d wallace says .\nthe problem is it just outputs a lot of data . we\u2019re really a search engine that delivers professional information in a professional way . you get the best results at the top . \u201d\nit\u2019s not perfect yet , but it\u2019s a step in the right direction . whether or not identified becomes a potential target for acquisition by linkedin or just a flat out competitor remains to be seen . but , according to wallace , they\u2019ve seen that some recognizable names at linkedin have been checking out the site .\nmohammad is a rare individual in that he has deep experience in the very new field of data science and has worked for some of silicon valley\u2019s greatest companies . we are thrilled that he is bringing his expertise to identified and driving our syman technology as we create an entirely new competitive model for this industry .\nyears of lead profits have funded major diversification efforts for ethyl and its owners , led by the gottwald family of richmond . the company\u2019s annual report for 1996 revealed \u201ca long - running strategy : namely , using ethyl\u2019s significant cash flow from lead antiknocks to build a self - supporting major business and earnings stream in the petroleum additives industry . \u201d\nidentified\u2019s key feature is that it assigns a numerical score to people based on three areas : work history , education history and social network . that information is pulled from facebook , though people are encouraged to enter more information . wallace and adeyemi call the scoring system \u201cgoogle page rank for people . \u201d that\u2019s because google ranks web pages based on which are the most relevant for each web search . and one web page can show up at different ranks depending on the particular search . with identified people have one overall score between 0 to 100 , but show up at different ranks in different searches . for example , one person may show up at the top for a search on \u201cconsulting\u201d but may not show up at all for \u201cengineering .\ncolleges and companies are also ranked on identified . the site now has listed more than 40 million people ( though most are not registered members ) , 60 , 000 companies and 8 , 000 universities .\nby the following summer , identified had attracted three million active users and had imported 10 million profiles from facebook , which it used to secure a sizable $ 21 million series b financing round , led by vantagepoint capital and capricorn investment group , along with participation from tim draper , innovation endeavors , chamath palihapitiya and more . after this early buzz and validation subsided , however , identified was met with the challenge of having to convince and incentivize the younger generations to claim and fill out their facebook - derived profiles on its platform \u2014 not such an easy task when so many people already have a litany of online profiles to manage .\nethyl further elaborated its foreign strategy in 1974 : \u201cmost foreign countries have recognized the importance of the role lead antiknocks play in conserving crude oil in this period of shortages\u2026 . we believe antiknocks will continue to constitute a major product of the company for years to come whether or not there is a domestic reduction in use of lead in gasoline . \u201d\n\u2026 and this was sourced from facebook ! i can tell you from personal experience that syman makes other searches look like quaint old jokes . according to identified , you can add any additional qualifiers you want to your search , and syman will find them . try doing that with conventional searches . you could take years .\n\u201cpeople crave feedback on their professional lives , \u201d say brendan wallace and adeyemi ajao , co - founders and co - ceos of identified , a young san francisco - based startup that has been hard at work at gamifying the job search . today , while millions of resumes live in the cloud on sites like linkedin , job seekers still aren\u2019t providing all the relevant details on their online and social profiles that would help recruiters identify them as standout candidates . to encourage people to do more with their professional profiles , the startup created its so - called \u201cidentified score\u201d to measure how in - demand a user\u2019s background is to prospective employers in realtime .\nwallace says identified is based on a professional graph , unlike facebook which is based on a social graph . some would say that makes facebook a less - than - ideal place to harvest professional information . less than 50 percent of facebook profiles contain professional information , reports tech crunch , but wallace said this isn\u2019t the case .\nnow those six have been identified , largely through the persistence of a researcher , michael hirsch , who became obsessed with learning all he could about the victims after he discovered that one of those killed , lizzie adler , a 24 - year - old greenhorn from romania , had lived on his block in the east village ."]}
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613 - 0 - 05704 - 6 < / p > < p > please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from wikipedia or other free sources online . 2004 indian ocean earthquake . indian ocean , plate tectonics , countries affected by the 2004 indian ocean earthquake , humanitarian response to the 2004 indian ocean earthquake , earthquake , megatsunami , tsunami , may 2006 java earthquake , july 2006 java earthquake , tsunami : the aftermath , tsunami evaluation coalition , 2005 sumatra earthquake , tsunami warning system , library damage resulting from the 2004 indian ocean earthquake < / p >\n, attention turned to the dutch east indies . a expedition was dis . . . . . . ed to the dutch east indies . a expedition was dispatched from india in april\n, he harried british merchant ships across the ocean and into the china seas .\nduring his squadron ' s return to france , linois encountered a large british squadron under admiral warren off cape verde . in their engagement , known as the action of 13 march 1806 , linois was wounded and captured again . napoleon had ended the practice of exchanging officers and linois remained a prisoner of war until napoleon fell in 1814 . in 1810 , while held by the british , linois was named comte de linois by napoleon .\n< p > 978 - 613 - 4 - 93983 - 6 < / p > < p > please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from wikipedia or other free sources online . linois ' s expedition to the indian ocean was a commerce raiding operation launched by the french navy during the napoleonic wars . contre - admiral charles - alexandre durand linois was ordered to the indian ocean in his flagship marengo in march 1803 accompanied by a squadron of three frigates , shortly before the end of the peace of amiens . when war between britain and france broke out in september 1803 , marengo was at pondicherry with the frigates , but escaped a british squadron sent to intercept it and reached \u00eele de france . the large distances between naval bases in the indian ocean and the limited resources available to the british commanders in the region made it difficult to concentrate sufficient forces to combat a squadron of this size , and linois was subsequently able to sustain his campaign for three years . from \u00eele de france , linois and his frigates began a series of attacks on british commerce across the eastern indian ocean , specifically targeting the large convoys of east indiamen that were vital to the maintenance of trade within the british empire and to the british economy . < / p >\n) the atlantic 1803\u20131806 royal navy blo . . . . . . ian ocean\nthe company ' s trade for twenty years . howeve . . . . . . n to indian subcontinent while the dutch establishing themselves firmer in\n< p > 978 - 620 - 1 - 18480 - 0 < / p > < p > please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from wikipedia or other free sources online . the 2012 north indian ocean cyclone season is an event in the annual cycle of tropical cyclone formation . the north indian ocean cyclone season has no official bounds , but cyclones tend to form between april and december , with peaks in may and november . these dates conventionally delimit the period of each year when most tropical cyclones form in the northern indian ocean . there are two main seas in the north indian ocean \u2014 the arabian sea to the west of the indian subcontinent , abbreviated arb by the india meteorological department ( imd ) ; and the bay of bengal to the east , abbreviated bob by the imd . < / p >\nsince pulo aura , linois had been cruising the indian ocean , and during august and september 1804 had seized a number of valuable merchant ships as his squadron travelled north from ceylon along the indian coast of the bay of bengal . linois learned of the presence of the east indiamen at vizagapatam and determined to attackt . arriving off the port at 06 : 00 , linois advanced on the convoy , causing one of the east indiamen to drive ashore in panic . the other merchant vessel failed to support the outnumbered centurion and was captured , but centurion continued fighting alone . after an engagement lasting four hours marengo withdrew , the badly damaged centurion attempting to pursue but without success . linois ' s squadron was forced to return to \u00eele de france in the aftermath of the engagement , where marengo required six months of repairs .\ninto canada , acting as guide or pilot for the expedition . he had t . . .\n. . . liforngi al los angeles library canadian fisheries expedition , 1914 - 15 .\nj . . . . . . for the year , on the ocean . or them . it was in vain to urge the dlatter the\n< p > 978 - 613 - 0 - 20277 - 4 < / p > < p > please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from wikipedia or other free sources online . the indian ocean is the third largest of the world ' s oceanic divisions , covering about 20 % of the water on the earth ' s surface . it is bounded on the north by south asia ( including india , after which it is named ) ; on the west by africa ; on the east by indochina , the sunda islands , and australia ; and on the south by the southern ocean ( or , traditionally , by antarctica ) . one component of the all - encompassing world ocean , the indian ocean is delineated from the atlantic ocean by the 20\u00b0 east meridian running south from cape agulhas , and from the pacific by the 147\u00b0 east meridian . the northernmost extent of the indian ocean is approximately 30\u00b0 north in the persian gulf . the indian ocean has asymmetric ocean circulation . this ocean is nearly 10 , 000 kilometres ( 6 , 200 mi ) wide at the southern tips of africa and australia ; its area is 73 , 556 , 000 square kilometres ( 28 , 400 , 000 mi\u00b2 ) , including the red sea and the persian gulf . the ocean ' s volume is estimated to be 292 , 131 , 000 cubic kilometres ( 70 , 086 , 000 mi\u00b3 ) . small islands dot the continental rims . island nations within the ocean are madagascar , the world ' s fourth largest island ; comoros ; seychelles ; maldives ; mauritius ; and sri lanka . < / p >\nin 1803 napoleon bonaparte appointed him to command the french forces in the indian ocean and , flying his flag aboard the 74 - gun - ship marengo , he harried british merchant ships across the ocean and into the china seas . at the battle of pulo aura in 1804 , a squadron of french naval ships commanded by linois encountered the british china fleet of lightly armed merchant ships . the british ships outnumbered linois ' forces , manoeuvred as though preparing to defend themselves , and some flew naval ensigns . the tactics of the convoy commodore nathaniel dance fooled linois into believing that the british fleet was defended by naval escorts and he retired without attacking the virtually defenceless british .\nthe p . . . . . . y had sent a double expedition to seize canada . and later made three other\nthe british indian army . the regiment was , in effect , the indian equival . . . . . . e egyptian campaign that removed a french force that had invaded egypt . in\nfrom i860 to 1867 , the limits . . . . . . - had sent a double expedition to seize canada , and later made three other\nrom 1860 to 1867 , the limi . . . . . . y had sent a double expedition to seize canada , and later made three other\nthis size , and linois was . . . . . . od hope . on\ncongeess , in the year 1857 , by henry s . randall , in the clerk ' s office . . . . . . year 1857 , by henry s . randall , in the clerk ' s office\ncharles - alexandre l\u00e9on durand , comte de linois ( 27 january 1761 \u2013 2 december 1848 ) was a french admiral during the time of napoleon bonaparte . in 1803 napoleon appointed him to command the french forces in the indian ocean and , flying his flag aboard the 74 - gun - ship marengo ( ex - jean - jacques rousseau )\nborn in brest , linois joined the french navy as a volunteer in 1776 , when he was 15 years old . [ 1 ] he was promoted to lieutenant in 1791 after participating in the american war of independence . [ 1 ] from 1791 to 1793 he was posted to isle de france ( now mauritius ) where he served in the french forces in the indian ocean . [ 1 ]\n< p > 978 - 613 - 7 - 25684 - 8 < / p > < p > please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from wikipedia or other free sources online . the men ' s association football tournament at the 2011 indian ocean island games ( french : jeux des \u00eeles de l ' oc\u00e9an indien 2011 ) is being held in seychelles . the draw for the football tournament was made in february 2011 . for more details on this topic , see football at the 2011 indian ocean island games - team squads . each association presented a list of at most twenty players to compete in the tournament . football at the indian ocean island games < / p >\nmr wedderburn ' s letters will show you who ' s care you ought to put your prize concerns in - at the same time ask them to let the admiral ' s agent be joined with yours .\nunderstanding the importance of the indian ocean trade and seeking to threaten it from the start of the inevitable war , first consul napoleon bonaparte ordered a squadron to sail for india in march 1803 . this force was under the command of contre - admiral charles - alexandre durand linois and consisted of the ship of the line marengo and three frigates . linois operated from the island base of \u00eele de france with orders to attack british shipping once war had begun . sailing initially to pondicherry in india , linois had a close encounter with a british squadron under rear - admiral peter rainier during july , but was at \u00eele de france in august when news arrived that the napoleonic wars had started on 16 may . determined to fortify the french raiding bases in the region , linois landed troops and supplies at r\u00e9union and batavia . during the operation he despatched the frigate atalante to muscat , captured numerous individual country ships , and burned the british trading post of bencoolen . on 10 december he anchored at batavia for the winter . shortly thereafter , informants passed to batavia the composition and date of departure of the british\nchina fleet\n, leading linois to set out to intercept it . on 28 december , linois ' s squadron\u2014consisting of marengo , frigates belle poule and s\u00e9millante , the corvette berceau and the dutch brig aventurier \u2014departed batavia . the ships carried six months worth of provisions as linois had anticipated an extended patrol in the approaches to the strait of malacca in the south china sea .\nby the beginning of the 19th century britain ' s navy was the most powerful in the world and ruled the waves . this text charts the nation ' s rise to mastery of the ocean . it tells the story not just of the great voyages and battles , but also describes how ordinary men and women lived and worked at sea .\ntowards the end of the month , the situation remaining unchanged , it was troubridge ' s turn to write . the following letter is addressed to sidmouth .\nhe fooled linois into believing that the british fleet was defended by naval escorts and he retired without attacking the virtually defenceless british .\nplease note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from wikipedia or other free sources online . the 2007 indian ocean island games commonly known as les septieme jeux des iles de l ' ocean indien in french was the 7th edition of the competition , held in antananarivo , madagascar . the last edition was held in 2003 in mauritius . the next edition will take place in victoria in 2011 . it was the second time madagascar organized these games after the 1990 indian ocean islands games . the mascot of the games was a ravinala plant ( which is a symbol of madagascar ) named ravi\nthe command of the ocean : a naval history of britain , 1649 - 1815 / n . a . m . rodger\nat the battle of pulo aura in 1804 , a squadron of french naval ships commanded by linois encountered the british china fleet of lightly armed merchant ships . the british ships outnumbered linois ' forces , manoeuvred as though preparing to defend themselves , and some flew naval ensigns . the tactics of the convoy commodore nathaniel dance fooled linois into believing that the british fleet was defended by naval escorts and he retired without attacking the virtually defenceless british .\nwhen the service shall be performed upon which i have judged it necefsary to collect the principal force under my command i shall proceed to the completion of those arrangements which the right honourable the lords commifsioners of the admiralty have directed , according to my judgment of the circumstances under which their lordship ' s instructions can be carried into effect for the welfare of his majesty ' s service in the indian seas .\nat the same time as writing to the admiralty he wrote again to lord sidmouth .\nholland by france during na . . . . . . e country . he mounted a military expedition against the dutch and french in\ncharles - alexandre l\u00e9on durand , comte de linois ( 27 january 1761 \u2013 2 december 1848 ) was a french admiral during the time of napoleon bonaparte . he won a victory over the british at the battle of algeciras in 1801 [ 1 ] and led an unsuccessful campaign against british trade in the indian ocean and south china sea in 1803 . [ 2 ] [ 3 ]\n< p > 978 - 3 - 639 - 29977 - 9 < / p > < p > the study on this publication is connected with the intensity variation of southern hemispheric equatorial trough and its impact on the intensity on the cyclonic storms over indian ocean based on satellite cloud data which has a significant impact on operational cyclone forecasting . the study leads to the analysis of the variation in the activity of the shet and its influence on the intensity of the cyclonic storms of various categories over north indian ocean such as cases of cyclonic storms , which has dissipated over the sea , cyclonic storms weakens in intensity just before landfall and cyclonic storms keep on intensifying till it crosses the coast . the variations in intensity of the shet , inferred from the satellite cloud imageries , can be used as an important forecasting tool for cyclone predictions . the study reveals that the intensity of the shet is inversely proportional to the intensity of the cyclonic storms in the north indian ocean . similarly , the shet intensity and its variations can be used as a tool for foreshowing the northeast monsoon rainfall activity . < / p >\nthe command of the ocean : a naval history of britain , 1649 - 1815 / n . a . m . rodger - details - trove\n< p > 978 - 613 - 7 - 25701 - 2 < / p > < p > please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from wikipedia or other free sources online . the 2007 indian ocean island games commonly known as les septieme jeux des iles de l ' ocean indien in french was the 7th edition of the competition , held in antananarivo , madagascar . the last edition was held in 2003 in mauritius . the next edition will take place in victoria in 2011 . it was the second time madagascar organized these games after the 1990 indian ocean islands games . the mascot of the games was a ravinala plant ( which is a symbol of madagascar ) named ravi < / p >\nthis promise to reach madras as soon as possible has reference to a letter wellesley had written to him on his arrival in india , and also to wellesley ' s intention of returning to england shortly . certain extracts from the governor - general ' s letter ought , perhaps , to be quoted .\nlanguages and countries around the world . our mission is to serve the . . . . . . cators by providing public access to the world ' s most complete collection\nenemies ' territory . in june , 1775 . montgomery was or\u00ad dered . . . . . . h a naval ex\u00ad pedition to syria in 1858 , and a proposed naval expedition to\nenemies ' territory . in june , 1775 , montgomery was or\u00ad dered . . . . . . h a naval ex\u00ad pedition to syria in 18s8 , and a proposed naval expedition to\ntroubridge accepted the blenheim , which was accordingly detailed to escort the opium to china . the rest of the squadron sailed on the 4th under pellew ' s command . and ( 348 ) troubridge was left in full possession - of his majesty ' s sloop rattlesnake .\nlinois actually had no further designs on english trade in the east . he ' took himself off ' permanently and spent the rest of the year off the cape of good hope . when the cape was taken by the english , the marengo was captured in an attempt to reach france .\nin pellew ' s day , the strategy of the indian ocean was dominated by the monsoons . whereas in the extreme south of his command , the wind blew almost invariably from the west ; and whereas the south - east trade wind prevailed to the eastwards , the wind about india itself blew part of the year from one direction and the rest of the year from the opposite quarter . it still does so , but without attracting quite so much attention . the south - west monsoon blew from may to the middle of september and rendered the west side of india unsafe , owing to the lack of secure harbours . to go from madras to bombay during the north - east monsoon was impossible - indeed , it was impossible at any time except between the middle of august and the middle of september . it was only possible to go from bombay to china during the southwest monsoon . to these rules the exceptions were negligible , except for ships of war .\n2000 season bulletin no . 86 cg - 1 88 - 55 ( s - 6 u . s . department\nfrom canada again ; the third was that the navy took the world by s . . . . . . ministration\nthe advanced search uses custom search algorithms to get you the best possible results . here ' s a few notes on using the advanced ebook finder .\n, served rather to expose him to ridicule than the island to dang . . . . . . e islands\nenemies ' territory . in june , 1775 , montgomery was or - canada , . . . . . . a naval ex - pedition to syria in 1858 , and a proposed naval expedition to\nnow , the reader who recalls to mind the peculiar conditions in the indian ocean with the naturally resulting migration of warships from one side of india to the other , will see why pellew thought the division of the command nothing less than raving lunacy . his private objections are partly obvious but we are quite justified in assuming that the public danger struck him more forcibly . this division of the command prevented either commander - in - chief from sheltering during the monsoon . if the squadron to the eastward could survive this , which it probably could , the squadron to the westward could not . the whole west side of india contained no single port capable of sheltering ships of the line in safety during the south - west monsoon . then , as regards more personal considerations , the assignment to him of the western station had the effect of giving the senior officer all the work and the junior officer all the profit . before the digging of the suez canal , or rather before the steamship came to render the red sea navigable , the western half of the indian ocean was practically deserted . ( 342 ) the commander - in - chief on the western station would have the valueless privilege of escorting a part of the china fleet from bombay to the rendezvous appointed by his junior . he might have to protect a few grain ships coming round to bombay from the other side of india . of trade to the westward there was none . some worthless local craft came and went on their dubious occasions , and that was all . the western command contained nothing ; nothing , that is to say , except mauritius .\nfrom this it is perfectly clear why mauritius was allowed to remain in french hands for so long . the government and the east india company each thought the other would take it . the result was that france won the game and persisted in winning it for years . the excuse barlow offered concerning the impoverished state of the finances comes to less than nothing . the company lost far more in shipping and insurance than the expedition could possibly have cost . but it was the nightmare of the east india company that the government might use the company ' s funds for imperial purposes . in this instance , the shareholders lost heavily through an attempt to place their burden on the taxpayer . but they were not the only sufferers . pellew and his officers suffered as keenly , for they were prevented from striking the one blow the navy could hope to strike in the indian seas .\nand immediately involved himself in efforts to strength . . . . . . mediately involved himself in efforts to strengthen the colony ' s defenses .\nin the general rush to intercept linois , pellew had taken no part . the culloden sailed on august 22nd , but merely to convey some treasure to vizagapatam . pellew did not ( 340 ) go with it , having by this time taken up his residence ashore . on the same day as the culloden sailed , the blenheim came into the harbour .\nnatives from the dutch to . . . . . . e to be found in\nit will be seen from the above account that the importance of the ile de france was purely political . as a naval base , a base for privateers , and the last foothold of the french in the indian ocean , it performed an important negative function . although of no great use to france it was a perpetual annoyance to england . cruisers could issue from it to prey upon the immensely important trade of the indies or intrigue with the native powers of india and persia . and so vast is the indian ocean that the pursuit of these ( 35i ) raiders was a hopeless task . they were sometimes caught by sheer accident and they sometimes mistook warships for indiamen and so came to an untimely end . but , in general , the mere chasing of them did little to reduce their numbers . some nine privateers , with a few frigates , were enough to keep nearly thirty english warships very fully occupied for as long as the english saw fit to run after them .\ngames and implements for divination exhibited by the u . s . national mu . . . . . . on exhibited by the u . s . national museum in connection with the departement\n< p > 978 - 613 - 6 - 97599 - 3 < / p > < p > please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from wikipedia or other free sources online . library damage resulting from the 2004 indian ocean earthquake has been reported in six asian countries . on december 26 , the massive 2004 indian ocean earthquake struck off of the northwest coast of the indonesian island of sumatra . the resulting tsunamis killed more than 180 , 000 people . in addition to the loss of human lives , cultural institutions were destroyed in several asian nations . libraries on the eastern coast of sri lanka and the northern province of aceh on sumatra were most severely affected by the disaster . < / p >\nwaters by w . j . sandstrom . a > \u2022 . . . . . . geles library canadian fisheries expedition , 1914 - 15 .\nlanguages and countries around the world . our mission is to serve th . . . . . . ducators by providing public access to the world ' s most complete collection\n< p > 978 - 613 - 3 - 99410 - 2 < / p > < p > please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from wikipedia or other free sources online . the indian ocean tsunami warning system is a tsunami warning system set up to provide warning to inhabitants of nations bordering the indian ocean of approaching tsunamis . it was agreed to in a united nations conference held in january 2005 in kobe , japan as an initial step towards an international early warning programme . nanometrics and results marine division delivered and successfully installed 17 seismic vsat stations with 2 central recording station to provide the seismic event alert to the scientists through sms and e - mail automatically within 2 min . the system became active in late june 2006 following the leadership of unesco . it consists of 25 seismographic stations relaying information to 26 national tsunami information centers , as well as three deep - ocean sensors . however , unesco warned that further coordination between governments and methods of relaying information from the centers to the civilians at risk are required to make the system effective < / p >\non the day after the destruction of the shipping , on the 28th , that is to say , the two frigates which had covered the boat attack , commanded by pellew ' s two sons , worked nearer the town and set fire to the dockyard . almost the only losses incurred were the result of accidentally blowing up a powder magazine among the dutch store - houses on the isle of onroost .\nup to the pres ent time he has served the union in the v . . . . . . r the future audibly announced in the past in the splendid victories over the guerriere ,\nthere is a certain similarity between the letters written by pellew and troubridge . the two baronets had somewhat the same circle of friends and the letters they wrote to the same people centred on the same topic . but the parallelism between the following letters to admiral markham verges on the absurd . it is necessary to explain that the events they refer to are the taking of the bellone , privateer , by the powerful , and the dutch frigate pallas by the greyhound and harrier . the first capture was made by pellew ' s ships . the second - which included the taking of two valuable dutch spice ships , was made by ships of troubridge ' s squadron . by august , it may be noted , the rumours of pitt ' s death had been confirmed .\n( vide > u 3 03 s ' 3 a : u > . 01 s s '\nc \u00ab * o a > - si g > o co cm bo . . .\nmy dear general sir ed . p . has thought proper to set the admiralty ' s instructions on side , and carve out the command as he finds most pleasing and advantageous to himself , and has retained madras in order to control the civil department , which i was determined to set to rights , while he tried all in his power to get me to resign .\nsir i am favoured with your letter of yesterday ' s date , in answer to which i beg to acquaint you that the motives upon which i judged it expedient to take you under my command on your arrival are grounded upon the information i have received of the enemy ' s intention to unite for the purpose of a concerted attack upon the china convoys of the present season , and that this resolution has been made known to the board of admiralty previous to your arrival on this station .\n. general dugua marched on rosetta , with orders to seize and hold the entrance to the port housing the french fleet , which had to follow the route to cairo down the river ' s left bank and rejoin the army at rahmani\u00e9 . on 8 july , bonaparte arrived at demenhour , where he found the forces had met up , and awaited the fleet with their provisions . the fleet arrived on 12 july and the army began to march again at night , followed by the fleet .\nthe french revolution had significantly reduced the knights of malta ' s income and their ability to put up serious resistance . half of the knights were french , and most of these knights refused to fight .\nthe french were formidable and mischievous because they possessed a base in the indian seas . this base , their sole remaining possession , was mauritius ; the isles , to be exact , of france and of bourbon , situated to the east of madagascar . from here they sent out a number of cruisers and a great number of privateers , which operated on the various trade routes . the possession of this base enabled them also to intrigue with the native powers in india , and to foster a growing interest in the sea of arabia and the persian gulf . the french officer in command of the ships at the ile de france was rear admiral durand linois , who had come out in 1803 with one ship of the line and three frigates . he had begun the war badly by a defeat at the hands of some east indiamen sailing without any naval protection . but he was undaunted by the english superiority as to numbers , and had written in 1803 that ' as they have many points to guard , their force must necessarily be divided , and i hope to be able to do them considerable mischief by directing my course successively to very distant parts of the indian ocean . ' linois was on bad terms with decaen , the governor of the ile de france , and out of favour with napoleon since his defeat at the hands of the indiamen . he should have had another base , in pondichery , which france obtained by the peace of amiens , but the english had refused to surrender it when called upon to do so . as it was , he was driven to use the cape of good hope as a base when anxious to avoid decaen . pellew ' s difficulties in dealing with the french cruisers will be discussed on a later page .\nand to have confined hi ~ efforts to levying pro , oh ; ions aud for . . . . . . s ; loss\nwhen the ottomans in constantinople received news of the french fleet ' s destruction at aboukir , they believed this spelled the end for bonaparte and his expedition . sultan selim iii decided to wage war against france , and sent two armies to egypt . the ottomans planned two offensives against cairo : from syria , across the desert of salhayeh - belbays - el kankah , and from rhodes by sea landing in the aboukir area or the port city of damietta .\non 22 july , the notables of cairo came to giza to meet bonaparte and offered to hand over the city to him . three days later , he moved his main headquarters there .\nlinois is a minor , but highly respected , character in the aubrey\u2013maturin series by patrick o ' brian . frederick marryat describes the battle of pulo aura in his 1832 novel newton forster , or the merchant service .\nthis site provides three historical series pertaining to the average worker in the united kingdom . the series are :\non june 29th , linois , unexpectedly appearing off ceylon , took the brunswick east indiaman . he had with him the marengo , bearing his flag , and the frigate belle poule ( 44 ) . as soon as the news reached madras , frantic efforts were made to prevent further damage . pellew sent ships out in ( 336 ) every direction to intercept the raiders or prevent merchant ships from sailing . he himself awaited further intelligence at madras . the french ships were seen off point de galle on july 11th , and the sarah of bombay ran ashore in attempting to escape from them . linois , satisfied with his prize and the general uproar and confusion he had caused , set off for his base while the way was clear . the flying squadrons thirsted for his blood in vain . he was miles to the southward before they began to arrive . it was not in his power , however , to regain harbour at once . the southwest monsoon which had taken pellew up to madras had brought linois to the scene of action from the ile de france . it now prevented him returning there by the way he had come . he had to make a long detour to the south and east in the hope of picking up the trade wind to carry him westwards to mauritius . meanwhile , troubridge was on his way from england . he had sailed early in the year with eleven indiamen under the protection of his flagship . he was already in indian waters .\non the 28th the two admirals separated . rainier escorted ( 332 ) a part of the china fleet to madras , and pellew took the remainder to bombay . when writing to the marquis wellesley from penang , he stated what his immediate movements were to be :\ni take the liberty of sending two fans which i request lady sidmouth ' s acceptance .\nchicago ; the s . j . clarke publishing co . ; new york ; public library\nsimply select a language and press on the speaker button to listen to the pronunciation of the word . leave a vote for your preferred pronunciation .\n< p > 978 - 620 - 0 - 71985 - 0 < / p > < p > please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from wikipedia or other free sources online . the 2011\u201312 south - west indian ocean cyclone season is an event in the annual cycle of tropical cyclone formation . it began on november 15 , 2011 , and will end on april 30 , 2012 , with the exception for mauritius and the seychelles , for which it will end on may 15 , 2012 . these dates conventionally delimit the period of each year when most tropical cyclones form in the region . the basin is defined as the area west of 90\u00b0e and south of the equator in the indian ocean , which includes the waters around madagascar westward to the east coast of africa . tropical cyclones in this basin are monitored by the regional specialised meteorological centre in r\u00e9union . < / p >\nlinois ' s officers and the emperor napoleon personally castigated the french admiral for his failure to press the attack against a weaker and extremely valuable enemy . although he remained in command of the squadron for another two years and had some minor success against undefended merchant ships , he suffered a string of defeats and inconclusive engagements against weaker british naval forces .\nin the same year , seem to have turned buchanan ' s head ; for he came . . . . . . hegira\nin the same year , seem to have turned buchanan ' s head ; for he came . . . . . . gira\nholland was annexed to the first f . . . . . . . the kingdom\nwe were at the admiral ' s side when his gallant prisoner was presented to him on the culloden ' s quarter - deck . they embraced with lively feelings of sympathy ; and the manly tears then shed found an honest welcome in every heart which witnessed the interview .\ngoing to cambridge unive . . . . . . active service in 1792 he transferred to the light dragoons with the rank\nrumors became rife as 40 , 000 soldiers and 10 , 000 sailors were gathered in french mediterranean ports . a large fleet was assembled at toulon : 13 ships of the line , 14 frigates , and 400 transports . to avoid interception by the british fleet under nelson , the expedition ' s target was kept secret . it was known only to bonaparte himself , his generals .\ntropical cyclones from 1600 to 1699 . although record . . . . . . s all known and suspected\nto ensure the integrity of sussle ' s content , we must verify that each member represents a distinct person . please send an email from your primary facebook email to :\nin the same year , seem to have turned buchanan ' s head ; for he came bef . . . . . . egira\nthe battle of vizagapatam was a minor naval engagement fought in the approaches to vizagapatam harbour in the coastal andhra region of british india on the bay of bengal on 15 september 1804 during the napoleonic wars . a french squadron under contre - admiral charles - alexandre durand linois in the ship of the line marengo attacked the british royal navy fourth rate ship hms centurion and two east indiaman merchant ships anchored in the harbour roads .\n< p > 978 - 613 - 6 - 97652 - 5 < / p > < p > please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from wikipedia or other free sources online . malaysia was affected by the indian ocean earthquake on 26 december 2004 . despite its proximity to the epicentre of the earthquake , malaysia escaped the kind of damage that struck countries thousands of miles further away . since the epicentre was on the western coast of sumatra , the island largely shielded the country from the worst of the tsunami . the country ' s worst affected areas were the northern coastal areas and outlying islands like penang and langkawi . the simple red flag warning system used by lifeguards on beaches in some resort areas in penang was credited to reducing the number of fatalities . < / p >\n. . . to take bilateral relations to new heights . [ 4 ] both nations are the member\nthe squadron sailed on the 1st of december . three ships , suffering wretchedly from scurvy while becalmed , went to trincomalee ; two were left to cruise in the eastern seas ; and the flagship and another went to madras . the end of the expedition was somewhat marred by the escape of the dutch convoy from japan . these ships went , by mistake , outside bankar island , while pellew was waiting for them inside . consolation came in the form of the official restitution to the whole command , which reached him at malacca on january 1st , 1807 . it was while still there that pellew wrote an account of his affairs to broughton .\nduring the latter half of july , troubridge and linois were , without knowing it , steadily approaching each other . as troubridge testily drove his convoy northwards , linois was winging his way southward and away from the hornets ' nest he had overturned . as they were steering they were bound to meet ; and meet , in the end , they did . it was on august 6th that they met , to their mutual astonishment . it was in a fog and they all but ran into each other ' s arms . the fog happened to clear a little at midday and linois suddenly found himself almost on top of a fleet of indiamen . the marengo was not particularly well handled or trained , and the surprise was complete . with a good deal of confusion the men , who were having their dinner at the moment , were set to clear the decks . the prisoners from the brunswick , who were patronizingly watching the process , were bundled forward into the cable - tier . the french opened fire as soon as their guns were run out .\ni propose sailing immediately with the whole force of line of battle ships to take a station most advantageous for the execution of their lordship ' s instructions , leaving you here in your command , and with the entire direction of the convoy to china .\n( reflecting the political change from the revolutionary republic inspired by jean - jacques rousseau to the advent of general ( soon to be emperor ) napoleon ) .\nearth ' s rotation upon circulat . . . . . . m islands into sir charles hamilton ' s sound , bonavista , trinity and conception\n. ' s gravenhage , 1891 . deventer , s . van , editor . bijdragen tot de kenni . . . . . . nsiderable knowledge\nthe indian archipelago , and his role in founding singapore . early life . . . . . . gapore . early life he was born on islay , in argyll , scotland , the son\nin october 1796 , under captain racord , she was part of the villeneuve ' s squadron that sailed from toulon to brest . on 2 december 1802 , she was renamed to\nthe first hint of the government ' s intention to divide the command had reached india in july . his first protest arrived in london early in january 1806 , and the full flood of correspondence from him and from his rival burst on the town shortly afterwards , continuing throughout the spring and summer . the disciplinarian in st . vincent recoiled in horror from the crime pellew proposed to commit . he answered pellew ' s letter on the day he received it .\n< p > 978 - 613 - 6 - 97615 - 0 < / p > < p > please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from wikipedia or other free sources online . this article lists the countries affected by the 2004 indian ocean earthquake and the resulting tsunami in alphabetical order \u2013 for detailed information about each country see their individual articles . countries with a smaller number of casualties , as well as those that lost citizens who were travelling abroad , are listed further on in the article . the 2004 indian ocean earthquake was an undersea megathrust earthquake that occurred at 00 : 58 : 53 utc on sunday , december 26 , 2004 , with an epicentre off the west coast of sumatra , indonesia . < / p >\ninscribed :\nto the commander of the honorable east india company ' s homeward bound ships from china this view of the attack on them by the french squadron . . . on 15th february 1804 . . .\nsea ; but , after attempting to beat to the west - ward for three days , . . . . . . d bango - insoons , the md all the 1854 . ] to cape\nis a columbus to himself , no matter how many voyages by other navig . . . . . . voyage . to discover for one ' s self that there is really another side to\nthe same name , see governor general ' s body guard . . . . . . engagements french\n. . . the very alarming succefses of the enemy ' s cruizers have of late occupied my most serious attention , and i have been for some time collecting every species of information as to the situation and defences of the island of mauritius , from whence under the afsistance of neutral and other clandestine intelligence , they ifsue with every advantage , upon the defencelefs vefsels employed in the british trade , and very materially harrafs and interrupt the commerce of our indian settlements . . . under the present situation of the french naval force . . . ( i propose ) . . . with the afsistance of the six ships proposed to be added to the squadron by purchase . . . to equip two flying squadrons for the protection of the bay of bengal , and its entrance . . . the honourable company ' s frigate cornwallis is still absent . . . the want of ships at this port eligible for the service of the royal navy , at present , will i fear prevent me from equipping the entire force so to be added to the squadron , but i am now in treaty for the purchase of two ships . . . .\n' to the honorable . . . east india company . this print of the action between the china fleet . . . & a squadron of french ships of war . . . linois , in the china sea , on the 15th feby 1804 representing the commencing of the attack led on by capt . i . f . timmins in the royal george is . . . dedicated by . . . george andrews ' .\npellew ' s proposals were at once put before sir george barlow , the new governor - general , who replied at the end of the month . he agreed that the enterprize was desirable ' i entirely concur in the opinion stated by your excellency with regard to the absolute impossibility of obviating the depredations of the french . . . by any other means than the capture of the french islands . ' he agreed that it was feasible - ' with the aid of your excellency ' s able exertions , approved skill , and gallantry . ' but the plan was nevertheless impossible . to begin with , there was no money . the finances were in such a hopeless state that it was hoped to economize ' by placing the troops in cantonments and retrenching all field equipment . ' what was more decisive , the company would not do it . the orders from the court of directors were such as ' to preclude the british government from undertaking such an expedition . ' the letter concludes with a hint as to why such orders should have come . after doubting whether it would ever be possible to spare the troops he conjectures that ' an expedition against the french islands could alone be prudently undertaken by an armament from england , dispatched express for that purpose . ' he thought it ' by no means improbable that this object . . . will engage the attention of the legislature at home . '\nknowledge management platform . it allows users to manage learning and research . visit defaultlogic ' s other partner sites below :\nwherever a british army chose to disembark ; in a word , thatwe s . . . . . . in favor\nwaters by w . j . sandstrom . a > \u2022 . , ^ \u00bb\u2022 i > t 655a\u2014 . . . . . . y canadian fisheries expedition , 1914 - 15 .\nview the big list of emerging technologies by industry . get the facts on what ' s coming next . watch videos , explore research and join the discussion .\nthis could however not prevent the growing anti - french sentiments because the use of alcohol and unveiling of woman was introduced to a muslim community . ultimately this led to a revolt in which the \u2018infidels\u2019 were to be slaughtered . napoleon drove the insurgents back to the main mosque of ca\u00efro using his artillery .\nthis frustrated bonaparte ' s goal of strengthening the french position in the mediterranean sea , and instead put it totally under british control .\nava mahrajapore moodkee f . . . . . . the governor general ' s bodyguard was a cavalry regiment"]}
{"id": 55493, "summary": [{"text": "loki entertainment software , inc. was a video game developer based in tustin , california , united states , that ported several video games from microsoft windows to linux .", "topic": 30}, {"text": "it took its name from the norse deity loki .", "topic": 36}, {"text": "although successful in its goal of bringing games to the linux platform , the company eventually closed due to financial troubles , with it declaring chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in august 2001 , and finally being disbanded in january 2002 . ", "topic": 21}], "title": "loki entertainment", "paragraphs": ["marvel entertainment on twitter :\nsurprise . he\u2019s back . # loki # thorragnarok # thorsday urltoken\n\u00a9 2000 loki software , inc . | contact us | webmaster loki is a registered trademark of loki software , inc .\nloki software , inc . ( sometimes also called loki games or loki entertainment software ) was a software firm based in tustin , california , united states , that ported several computer games from microsoft windows to linux , including heroes of might and magic iii . it took its name from the norse deity loki\n01 . 31 . 02 1 : 00 pm pst loki store closes . please find a reseller if you would like to purchase a loki title .\nvarious tracks from so loki\u2019s v are available to stream on major digital platforms .\njust secured my advanced screening ticket ! so excited . i love loki ! !\nthe latest round of marvel legacy reveals teases a major confrontation between doctor strange and loki .\nthis latest incarnation of the popular game was originally developed by activision for ms windows - based systems . the native x11 port to linux was performed by loki entertainment software , a relatively new company , started in 1998 , devoted to porting the most popular pc games to linux . as scott draeker ( pictured at left below ) , president and founder of loki , says ,\nheadquartered in orange county , california , loki entertainment software , inc . ported games to the linux os . the company was established in august , 1998 , and was in business until august 2001 , when it filed for bankruptcy . in january 2002 , the company was officially closed .\nmany of you have asked about support and maintenance for loki products . we have taken the following steps :\nto read more from our fall movie preview , pick up the new issue of entertainment weekly on stands now , or buy it here . don\u2019t forget to subscribe for more exclusive interviews and photos , only in ew .\nloki software was founded on november 9 , 1998 by scott draeker , a former lawyer who became interested in porting games to linux after being introduced to the system through his work as a software licensing attorney . loki software , although a commercial failure , is credited with the birth of the modern linux game industry . loki developed several free software tools , such as the loki installer ( also known as loki setup ) , and supported the development of the simple directmedia layer . they also started the openal audio library project ( now being run by creative technology and apple inc . ) . these are still often credited as being the cornerstones of linux game development .\nto read more on star wars : the last jedi , pick up the new issue of entertainment weekly on stands friday , or buy it here now . don\u2019t forget to subscribe for more exclusive interviews and photos , only in ew .\nthe first discussions about implementing openal as an audio api complimentary to opengl started around 1998 . there were a few aborted attempts at creating the headers and a specification , but by late 1999 loki entertainment software was in need for an api of exactly this type and pursued both a specification and a linux implementation . at around that time , loki started talking with creative labs about standardizing the api and expanding platform support . the openal 1 . 0 specification was released in early 2000 and compliant openal libraries were released in the same year for linux , macos 8 / 9 , windows , and beos . loki entertainment also shipped several games using openal in 2000 : heavy gear 2 and heretic 2 ( both under linux ) . in 2001 , creative labs released the first hardware - accelerated openal libraries . the libraries supported the soundblaster live on macos 8 / 9 and windows .\nin mythology : like hiddleston\u2019s version of the character , the mythological loki is a complicated guy , whose allegiances are hard to pin down \u2014 but the similarities are pretty limited after that . the norse version of loki is not thor\u2019s adopted brother . also , while in early stages of loki\u2019s story he\u2019s more mischievous than straight - up bad , his transition from puckish to evil takes place over time .\nas with thor , loki ' s costume has also received a redesign , featuring less of the accents and accessories seen in past costumes ( via entertainment weekly ) . judging from the surroundings , it appears loki is with thor and valkyrie in a foreign world ( most likely sakaar ) . as for what role he will play in the film , that is still unknown , but the story is drawing major inspiration from the planet hulk storyline seen in the comics , as well as previous ragnarok stories seen in thor .\nthe efforts of groups like loki software have greatly improved things by porting many popular windows games to linux . others projects , such as the\nloki is active in supporting and initiating open source development projects . find out how you can participate and make a difference . use the source !\nfans already know that marvel legacy will see loki replacing doctor strange as the marvel universe\u2019s new sorcerer supreme . it would make sense then that loki would take up residence in the sanctum sanctorum . however , it ' s unclear why the 117 bleeker street fixture is floating above greenwich village in the preview page . could loki be moving the sanctum to someplace new , or is he just putting some space between himself and the mortals of midgard ?\nstriking the perfect balance between powerful , off - kilter beats and an achingly cool swagger , baggage shows why so loki is beginning to command international respect .\na woman ' s loki cosplay may have saved her life after she was struck by a chair thrown from a tenth - floor balcony at dragon con this weekend .\ni talked with scott and sam latinga ( pictured at right below ) , lead programmer for loki , as they prepared the linux release of civilization : call to power for distribution .\nloki had gambled that linux was soon to become a major gaming platform , but as the transition moved on rather slowly , they were unable to generate sufficient revenue to stay in business .\n10 . 8 . 2001 loki goes loco for postal ! 8 . 27 . 2001 kohan : immortal sovereigns now available for linux 8 . 10 . 2001 immortals can now wear tuxedos too !\nthe first official image from the anticipated thor : ragnarok dropped earlier this morning , and now the studio is releasing even more photos from the film , including the first look at tom hiddleston ' s loki .\nit seems that the new feature thor : ragnarok might have a shift in the relationship between the two brothers whose squabbles tend to endanger entire planets . according to comicbook ,\nwhile thor has been primarily concerned with both loki\u2019s wellbeing as well as his thirst for power over the course of three separate films , actor chris hemsworth indicates that might change in the latest film .\nat a spotlight panel for the supanova comic con in sydney , australia , actor chris hemsworth hints that thor will be ambivalent toward his brother and his schemes when ragnarok comes around . urltoken urltoken this video was produced by yt wochit entertainment using urltoken\nmost of the distribution information was pretty plain ; however , the description of loki ' s setup program stands out . i didn ' t realize it was released under the gpl , and i had never considered using it before .\nfinally , some have asked about the actual process of closing down . as you may know , loki filed a voluntary chapter 11 petition on august 3 , 2001 . we will be filing a motion to convert the case to a chapter 7 - - a liquidation . at that time all of loki ' s assets will be transfered to a u . s . trustee appointed by the court . the trustee ' s job will be to sell those assets to the highest bidder .\njohn studied computer science at the georgia institute of technology and was the author of programming linux games , which he wrote at age 19 while interning with loki software . he later worked at treyarch . his other interests included flying , gaming and music .\nnow we move on to the midtown prison breakout , fighting loki again with unknown villains / heroes . i can ' t wait to show her the dark city expansion . so far , we must have at least 30 games under our belts and she ' s enjoying this game immensely . ( we ' ve been playing each mastermind / scheme in the base game , moving up in power after each set of schemes are defeated . so far loki is the most difficult with doom in 2nd place . )\nthe loki webstore will remain open until 12 : 00 pm pst january 31s placed on the webstore will be filled . even though we are officially closing on the 31st , several of us are going to be in the office to make sure all orders ship .\nthis fall\u2019s highly anticipated superhero flick , thor : ragnarok , not only finds the return of the god of thunder ( chris hemsworth ) and his brother loki ( tom hiddleston ) but also features the debut of valkyrie , a new warrior played by creed\u2019s tessa thompson .\ndrawing on a palette of influences that differs wildly from most rap groups , so loki already has a head start in the race for originality . blending the best aspects of different genres , the duo synthesizes everything from specific production techniques to musical ideologies into their work .\nthor : ragnarok is directed by taika waititi and returns chris hemsworth starring as thor and tom hiddleston reprising his role as loki . they are joined by cate blanchett , idris elba , jeff goldblum , tessa thompson and karl urban , with mark ruffalo and anthony hopkins .\nall patches , faqs , newsgroups and other online support services will continue to operate with a third party host . the loki domains will be redirected to point to the new host , so you won ' t need to make any changes to continue to use these services .\nloki did an excellent job bringing the world of heretic ii to the linux operating system . the graphics are beautiful and the game itself becomes engrossing after playing through a level or two . while there were some bugs and glitches present in the original release of the game , these have been resolved in a patch one can download from loki ' s web site . i ' d highly recommend this game to anyone looking for a first - person adventure game ( kind of a tomb raider in a fantasy setting , although it uses the quake ii 3d engine ) to play on their linux box .\nfortunately , rap duo so loki seems to agree . with their clever lyrics and esoteric instrumentation , vocalist sam lucia and producer geoffrey millar have spent the last few years stepping away from hip - hop clich\u00e9s and cementing their status as vancouver\u2019s next big thing . the pair\u2019s latest album , baggage , continues this trajectory .\nstandout single \u201cliquid luck\u201d\u2014which racked up more than 100 , 000 plays on youtube in a single week , as well as being featured on vevo\u2019s home page\u2014sees so loki artfully weave heavy bass rumbles into aggressive snares and polished synth lines , while following track \u201cgolden\u201d shifts the mood , augmenting lucia\u2019s tight vocal bars with metallic rings and smooth rhythms .\nexperimental rap duo so loki have been working together for just over a year , but they\u2019ve already solidified their status as one of the city\u2019s most innovative partnerships . releasing their debut album , v , this month\u2014the follow - up to february\u2019s well - received mix tape supermanic\u2014producer geoffrey millar and rapper sam lucia have achieved a cohesion often missing from experimental projects .\nthor : the dark world hits theaters this week , and now comedy central has made a video featuring your boyfriend tom hiddleston as thor\u2019s fraternal nemesis loki . the short clip finds the trickster god having a frank exchange of ideas with some adorable children . the spot debuts tomorrow , but you can watch it in all its cute - kid - despising glory below :\n: sam evaluated the loki code , making sure their proprietary libraries could be either ported or emulated on linux . the library we used is sdl , the simple directmedia layer . sam authored sdl with an eye toward creating a cross - platform media layer for games . all the graphics and sound in the game have been ported to sdl , replacing the equivalent directx calls from the windows version .\n\u201ci played in a punk - pop band before i got into production , \u201d millar remembers , \u201cand i was really into screamo and hard rock . people say that so loki is a departure from that , but i think it\u2019s very similar . punk has a lot in common with rap . they should both be very aggressive and radical , and that\u2019s what a lot of rap is missing\u2014that pure energy . \u201d\nplease watch in hd !\nwell , i ' m about to turn up the heat .\nthis video is a bit made for fun . _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ \u00ad _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ artist : adam lambert ~ for your entertainment . movies : thor , loki clint deleted scenes , avengers , thor the dark world , batman : the dark knight . programmes : pinnacle studios 17 & adobe premiere pro cc 2014 speeds : normale and 309x faster . copyright disclaimer under section 107 of the copyright act 1976 , allowance is made for\nfair use\nfor purposes such as criticism , comment , news reporting , teaching , scholarship , and research . fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing . non - profit , educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use .\nthompson says that initially valkyrie seems to share more in common with loki than the more heroic thor . \u201ceventually she figures out lok\u2019s not to be trusted , \u201d says the actress . \u201ci just think there\u2019s something about two folks that kind of come from the same place in a sense , that have the same chip on their shoulder in a way . there\u2019s a thin line between how much they hate and love each other . \u201d\nin the very first issue of the avengers , originally published in 1963 , marvel ' s founding team of avengers is put together by teenager rick jones to assist the hulk and thor in a battle against loki . the avengers have grown significantly over the decades that they have spent protecting the earth from all manner of foes , but we ' ve been led to believe that their existence is purely the direct result of jones ' initial gathering .\nmcdaniel later told atlanta ' s wsb - tv that she had been walking in the first - floor area when she heard loud , gunfire - like pops then felt blood on her face . paramedics rushed her to the hospital where she received two staples for her injuries . macdonald was dressed loki from the thor and avengers movies at the time of the incident and credits her helmet for lessening the blow of the chair and saving her life .\ni recently purchased this to run on ubuntu 9 . 04 _ 64 game can not be installed on a 64bit system . loki no longer exists and activision / id do not support linux . this product is too outdated to use . - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - amd athlon 3gig dual - core asus m4a78 + motherboard 4g memory geforce 9500 gt 512meg graphics\n\u00a2 in dogma , you ' ll see the chain all over the place : bartleby and loki visit the mooby headquarters , they eat at mooby restaurant , silent bob wears a mooby hat throughout the movie , and rufus can be seen wearing mooby pajamas .\n\u00a2 in jay and silent bob strike back , sb is still wearing his mooby hat . a mooby character gets shot during the backlot chase scene .\n\u00a2 clerks ii features the clerks relocating to a mooby location after their quick stop burns down .\nis well written , often amusing and never stuns the brain the way some computer books do . hall and the loki staff clearly know their stuff , and they have scattered great hints and tips throughout . for example , the description of the bresenham algorithm is , by far , the cleanest and most comprehensible that i have ever seen . likewise , i thought the suggestion to use pov - ray to automatically create the needed graphics was incredibly useful . i ' m sure you will find handfulls of your own helpful tidbits .\nin the exclusive image below , valkyrie and loki square off in an intimate hand - to - hand battle . \u201cthat fight was so much fun . so much fun , \u201d says thompson . \u201cfirst of all . the choreography was really punchy and physical , not as much sword work which sort of keeps you at arm\u2019s length with people . i think because tom\u2019s character is involved there\u2019s a cheekiness to that fight that made it just really fun \u2014 it just felt like a tennis match . i don\u2019t know if it remains but there were a lot of one - liners between us . so it has a real sort of sense of humor . \u201d\nafter we ' d finished our telephone interview , scott , sam and i started talking candidly about playing the game . i mentioned to them how engrossed i ' d become in the game during the week after i ' d received the pre - release copy sent to me to prepare for this interview . i spent several nights glued to the computer until 3am . perhaps it ' s a good thing i live alone\u2014where does one find a spouse who actually understands and accepts such behaviour ? sam chuckled at this . \u201cwe have an in - house joke at loki that with games on linux , we ' re going to bring kernel development to a standstill . \u201d\nthe book also does not contain a cd - rom . this was a deliberate decision - - the authors intended to make a web site for the book , containing links to all the necessary libraries . while the preface claims that this site can be reached through either urltoken or www . nostarch , i was not able to find a link on the loki site . the only link i found on the no starch site was a download link for a tarball containing the complete source code for the samples . ironically , my copy of konqueror did not like this link and gave me fits when i first tried to download it . there was no web page of links to the libraries ; however , the needed urls are listed throughout the book , so that is not really necessary .\ni haven ' t had as much success as some people . i ' ve been unable to install the game since the day i bought it . i ' ve been all over the web looking for a clue as to why the install doesn ' t work . it appears to work - but no binaries are installed , and i can ' t play the game . the documentation on the cd says nothing about it , the loki website says nothing about it , and i haven ' t been able to find any solutions . if you think you can gamble $ . . . , then go for it . it may work for you . but i ' ve got a worthless game here , i ' ve been trying to get it working for over a year . it says one star , but only because i was * required * to rate this game . i think it deserves 0 stars .\nlearn why loki is the lynchpin of norse mythology in this collection of scenes from\ngiants and beasts .\nsubscribe for more from true monsters and other great history shows : urltoken find out more about the show on our site : urltoken stream full episodes here : urltoken check out exclusive history content : website - urltoken google - urltoken facebook - urltoken google + - urltoken true monsters season 1 episode 3 gods and monsters true monsters sorts the fiction from the often - muddled facts about the most terrifying monsters , awe - inspiring myths , and timeless legends in history . from monstrous creatures to wrathful gods , this series tells the incredible stories that reveal the surprising truths history\u00ae , now reaching more than 98 million homes , is the leading destination for award - winning original series and specials that connect viewers with history in an informative , immersive , and entertaining manner across all platforms . the network\u2019s all - original programming slate features a roster of hit series , epic miniseries , and scripted event programming . visit us at urltoken for more info .\nthe sound of marching soldiers thunders through the cobbled streets as citizens bask in the glory of their triumphant leaders . no , this isn ' t a post - election day republican fantasy , it is just one of many scenes from the animated movies which introduce you to the first award - winning , top - selling computer game to be ported and run natively under linux\u2014civilization : call to power .\ncivilization : call to power is the latest in a series of games based on the original civilization game . civilization i hit the streets in 1991 and was an instant classic . in 1996 the sequel , civilization ii , won\ngame of the year award and was named the \u201cstrategy game of all time\u201d . together , civilization i and ii have sold over 2 , 500 , 000 copies , in an industry where a \u201chit\u201d has to sell only 100 , 000 copies . since its release in april , and up to the time of this writing , civilization : call to power for windows has been the number one selling pc game .\none way to put this success in perspective is to compare the pc game industry with the movie industry\u2014both gross about $ 5 billion a year . getting the rights to civilization : call to power is like getting the rights to the next star wars sequel .\n: although i ' m a software developer by trade , i ' ve never really been much of a game player , so this is somewhat new to me . why don ' t you both give us some background information . how did you get into the world of gaming ?\n: well , i am not technical , but i am a game player . i came up through stints at apple and lsi logic and a few other places . after that , i went over to the \u201cdark side\u201d\u2014law school . while working as a software licensing attorney at an accounting firm , i got involved with some game companies and was introduced to linux . dan kegel at activision introduced me to sam .\n: my background is mostly in systems administration , but i ' ve been interested in game system portability for a long time . i ' ve worked on things like the maelstrom port . when scott came to me with the idea of porting games , i was a bit skeptical . when it became apparent to me that the idea was\n: i first thought about games on linux in 1998\u2014much has happened since then . we were lucky and in the right place at the right time . when looking at civilization , we were fairly sure we were going to lose money on it initially . then , as i became more familiar with linux , i heard about the gnome and kde projects . knowing those sorts of familiar interfaces would be available along with the usual benefits of running on linux convinced me a consumer market would develop for linux and linux products . i knew that if red hat could get a distribution on the shelf , i could certainly get a game there .\n: the game was originally developed by activision . did you contact them about doing the port , or had they been looking for someone to do it ? how much cajoling was involved in getting them to sign on ?\n: i talked to many game companies , and i ' m still doing so . we were actually focusing on another game when dan kegel suggested we look at civilization . we did , looking at both demos and code . the more we looked at it and worked with activision , the more we drifted away from the other game . i think activision had the better title , and they certainly have their act together . phillip erwin , in the licensing department at activision , was instrumental in getting the project completed . microprose , a hasbro company and developer of the original civilization , had to sign off on this port along with activision . phillip woke the president of hasbro at midnight on december 31 in order to get the licensing signed . he ' s definitely gone to bat for us .\n: we are already working on three additional titles , none of which is from activision . of course , i would love to do more activision titles and we are pursuing that too .\n: yes , it is the same game . the game play didn ' t change at all . however , we did add a few minor tweaks to the user interface which we feel make it a \u201creal\u201d linux game . this is a true linux application ; that is , it ' s not a windows game running under an emulator\u2014it ' s native to linux . the installation is native to linux . ( see \u201cgame review\u201d . )\n: the game also uses freetype for font rendering . activision did this on their own , which was really cool . it ' s one of the things they did to make the game more portable .\n: basically , we had all the tools we needed from the start , with a few exceptions . none of the available off - the - shelf installers and video playback tools were adequate for our needs .\nwe evaluated the available open - source video playback tools , brought them in , updated them and put them into the game with our modifications . we will release the playback tool back to the open source community .\n: the community will appreciate that , i ' m sure . how long did it take for this first port ? will it take as long for future ports , or did you spend some time during the original port building infrastructure for the porting efforts ?\n: we started the port in december 1998 , and coding began in january 1999 . it didn ' t take that long\u2014roughly four months . part of the reason the port went so fast was the great support we received from activision . they responded quickly to our questions and requests . with future games it may not take as long , but each game is unique . it depends on how tightly coupled the game is to the windows api .\n: much of the user interface was provided in the game , so that part of porting wasn ' t difficult . however , in places where there was a tight tie - in to the windows api , the port was a real pain .\n: i can imagine . when i got ready to install the pre - release version you sent me , i noticed that the game requires 400mb of disk space . is it common to have such large installation requirements for games ? additionally , 43mb is a large footprint for a runtime binary from a linux perspective . will these sizes ( installation and runtime ) go down eventually ?\n: games are always hardware - intensive . the game binary is only 7 . 8mb . the rest is just as activision designed it . large installations ( disk requirements ) are common for games under windows .\nthe game is designed to run from a cd , but due to space limitations on the cd , it can ' t currently be run that way . the files on the cd are compressed and would have to be uncompressed on the cd to run from there . we have no release plans for a cd - based civilization , but we are aware of the need for such features and will be looking into that possibility for future games .\n: yes . we ' re talking to people on both sides\u2014hardware and software\u2014about hardware acceleration . we ' re working on a 3 - d game right now that will be hardware - accelerated .\ncivilization is truly a breakout product . it is a triple - a product released hot on the heels of the windows version going into stores . that includes suse in europe and macmillan publishing in north america . we intend to place it in all the big stores\u2014all the places that sell software . wherever you see red hat , you ' ll see our game . that ' s not true for the average linux game at this time . by doing this , we ' ve shown there is a market for this game , and games in general , on linux . many announcements are being made by 3dfx , creative and other people . they are coming on board because they realize games draw hardware sales .\n: so there will be many changes in the gaming market down the road . with all those games coming , how hard is it to do these ports ? what are the biggest areas of work in porting a game from windows to linux ? is it on the technical side or in the business details ( including things like documentation ) ?\n: from the programmer ' s perspective , it ' s probably 50 - 50 .\n: the programmers had a few things they were doing for the very first time : compiler debugging and a few infrastructure issues . having done that work , we can leverage it in the future . on the business side , the first time is much harder . this is the first shrink - wrapped game for linux that can be found in best buy , fry ' s and compusa . a fair bit of work was needed just to contact game companies with both a great product in good shape for porting and an interest in exploring this market ! in addition , we are working on three other products right now and that will just keep increasing . much of our past work will carry over\u2014it was necessary only because it was the first time .\n: although each game will be unique , the business side stays more stable . it does not change much after the first game .\n: with linux becoming more commercial , you have to justify your products to the free software community and to the business world . in the business world , you pay to put your product on the shelves , do co - marketing , and pay for ads , bundling and so forth . that ' s a great deal of work and an important part of legitimizing the linux platform for other games .\n: i get the occasional e - mail from someone else who wants to port games to linux . we know we ' re not going to be the only ones doing this . several other games , not necessarily ports , are available already , for example , hopkins fbi and quake 3 . we ' ve picked our niche for now by doing top - 20 games . since so many games come out each year , it ' s self - evident that we cannot port everything or even everything considered good .\nwe came in fairly early to prove to the computer industry , the game market and the linux market we could do this . we wanted to position ourselves as the people who are doing the triple - a products . it ' s not quick and dirty . it ' s not contract programming . we ' re taking the source , re - implementing it for linux and publishing it for the linux community .\nwe ' re a godsend for game companies . at a time when they ' re laying people off , we offer another market for games already making money for them .\n: well , the game market for linux is fairly large . but how do you find out where that market is and what they want ? you mentioned in an interview with linuxtoday that you read\n: there is a market right now just with current linux users . as it grows , it will bring in more and more people , more and more diversity . right now you can go to\nand hit a good percentage of linux users . in two or three years , that might not be the case\u2014not because\nhas gotten smaller , but because the market is going to keep broadening . right now , we focus on the technically savvy linux market\u2014there is a tar file on the cd , for example . on the other hand , we ' re aware that non - traditional users will be coming over . the gui installer is there , specifically for the newbies .\n: i did the installer and am rather proud of it , since i wrote it specifically for the newbies .\n: i must admit it was quite easy to use . what about getting the games in the hands of users ? i noticed urltoken (\n) has a linux area , and ctp is the only product there currently . the typical linux user wouldn ' t look for a product here , however . does this mean you see a different market than typical linux users ? do you plan on selling through traditional channels ( linux mall , linuxberg . com , through red hat or suse , etc . ) ?\n: a good deal of interest in linux products is showing up in many places it hasn ' t been in the past . as an experiment , costco made red hat available in their stores , and it outsold windows 98 . i understand you can even buy linux products at some wal - marts . these aren ' t traditional unix / linux outlets . we ' re excited about where our games might show up . obviously , it will be at the superstores and the game stores like software etc . , but it will be in bookstores , too . a great synergy exists with bookstores , since they already sell linux products . selling our game will be an incredible add - on .\n: no announced titles , but we have 3 - d and strategy games in the works , and we ' re very close to doing an rpg ( role playing game ) . we ' re going to hit as many genres as we can , with all the best titles . you won ' t see twenty rpgs , but you will see the best ones .\n: seems like a good bit of work for a start - up . do you have enough staff to work these projects in parallel ?\n: we have enough to work two in parallel now , and we want to ramp up to three or four by the end of the year . we plan on having four to eight titles by the end of the year and doubling that next year .\n: well , that ' s great . thanks for taking the time to chat with me , scott and sam .\nwe all laughed a bit more about this possibility . i don ' t actually think kernel development will slow because of such high - powered games as civilization : call to power . still , kernel developers may find they are getting fewer hours of sleep each night . i wonder\u2014does this mean the next thing to come to linux will be an open - source caffeine supplement ?\n( mjhammel @ graphics - muse . org ) is a graphic artist wanna - be , a writer and a software developer . he wanders the planet aimlessly in search of adventure , quiet beaches and an escape from the computers that dominate his life . michael writes the monthly \u201cgraphics muse\u201d column in linux gazette , maintains the graphics muse web site and the linux graphics mini - howto . his book ,\nlinux journal , currently celebrating its 24th year of publication , is the original magazine of the global open source community .\nmore details are surfacing over the delay of prey 2 . apparently developer human head has not been working on the game since late last year .\nnews that prey 2 had not been cancelled , but rather delayed , was relieving to fans of the original . however , why has there been such secrecy surrounding the project over the last several months ?\naccording to a shacknews source who asked not to be identified , human head was not happy with the terms of its contract with zenimax , and deliberately stopped work on the game in november so it could try to negotiate a more favorable deal . while doing that , many on the development team were laid off , with the hope they would be rehired if the contract issue was resolved favorably . the process seemed to be gathering some positive momentum until january when zenimax ' s responses all but stopped , causing some of the laid - off prey 2 team to wonder if the game would ever see the light of day .\nby march 1 , the source said , things had progressed a bit , leaving the prey 2 team hopeful that they would return to work soon . but that quickly soured the following day . the source could provide no further first - hand details after march 2 .\nwhen contacted for a response , an official at zenimax responded that\nwe aren ' t commenting on the game ' s development beyond what was said in the statement that was released this morning .\nin light of the new information , the official stance that\nthe delay is due to the fact that game development has not progressed satisfactorily this past year , and the game does not currently meet our quality standards\nseems to throw human head under the creative bus . with development stalled for months , it ' s no surprise that the game would be unable to meet so - called\nquality standards .\nit is unclear at this point what zenimax will do with the title now . a new developer certainly looks likely , and it would not be the first time bethesda had changed developers on a game , namely shifting rogue warrior from zombie studios to rebellion in 2009 .\nthe source did say that one thing that kept the human head studio in a positive frame of mind was that they were working on a new high - profile project and negotiations for that game were going quite well . while they didn ' t give us any further details , the developer did recently admit they were\nconsidering\na sequel to rune .\njohn keefer is a curmudgeon that has been in journalism for 35 years , the last 16 in the video games industry . he loves real - time strategy games and prefers old - school total annihilation to starcraft . he also loves isometric rpgs , and has been addicted to world of warcraft for more than 10 years . he sucks at shooters and multiplayer and is purely a pc guy . and being a former member of shack , he also likes chatty . go figure .\ndevil ' s advocate part three : the terms they wanted to negotiate were most likely the penalties associated with a big del . . .\ni bet everyone on that dev team has at least 5yrs more experience than whatever\nmanager\nis making this decision . leave . . .\nhere ' s a little demo of me running a multiplayer game across multiple platforms with the new checksum / cheat prevention code . i say a few dumb things in here , like ' net player code ' when i mean ' network play code ' and ' cheat code prevention ' instead of ' cheat prevention code ' but you get the idea .\nlet ' s play : descent 2 - 94 - level 24 final boss . . . take 1\njohn r . hall , a respected programmer , writer and linux advocate , passed away on september 17 at age 24 .\njohn chronicled his battle with cancer on his blog , war . he and friends also formed an american cancer society relay for life team , team melanoma . john ' s web page is available here .\nalthough linux receives a lot of praise as a rock - solid server and , recently , as an up - and - coming desktop , games have never been its strong suit . sure , we all have our favorite diversions ; i ' ve spent more than my share of hours playing\n. but quite a few linux users still keep a windows partition around just to play games .\n, allow you to play windows games without having to reboot your computer . but let ' s face it , few ( if any ) quality games are initially released for linux .\nmarketing issues aside , there are no technical reason for this lack of linux games - - the tools are out there . which brings us to this book .\ndiscusses some of the major apis you can use to create professional - quality games for linux . the book seems to be geared as an introductory text . as the author writes ,\ni assume you know the basics of working with linux ; if you know enough to start x , open a terminal , copy files around , and fire up a text editor , you ' re good to go . i also assume that you have a reasonable grasp of the c programming language .\ni ' d also recommend having at least a cursory familiarity with the make utility and the build process . these topics are covered , but very briefly . and this could be a real source of frustration to programmers coming from other operating systems .\nas far as appearances , well , they often say first impressions are the most important . unfortunately , this book is unlikely to raise any eyebrows .\nthe layout is typical of no starch press books . if you ' ve seen one , you ' ve seen them all : black and white , mostly text , with a clean ( some might say stark ) appearance . no trendy layouts . no sidebars or elaborate graphical elements . as the no starch motto says ,\nmore stuff , less fluff .\nin general , i am a big proponent of simplicity , but i feel the no starch approach goes a little too far . the simplicity actually makes this book harder to use . a prime example is chapter tabs . dark rectangles printed along the outer edge of the page , chapter tabs are used typically in almost all computer books and for good reason . they add simple visual cues that make it much easier to scan quickly for information . i tend to use indexes the same way i use my vcr ' s instruction manual - - only when all else fails . tabs are a feature i greatly appreciate , but one that is missing in this book .\nsimilarly , the book provides references to the important structures and functions discussed in the text , but this material is mixed into the chapter - - usually just after the function is introduced . while this makes the book very easy to understand when reading from cover to cover , it is not the best design for a reference book . things are just a little too hard to find .\nit would be nice if the reference material was all grouped together ( or at least grouped at the end of each chapter ) . an ideal compromise might involve repeating the reference material in an appendix - - but then the book would be bigger and probably more expensive .\nthe content can be divided into roughly three sections : the introduction , the apis and the wrap - up . the introduction ( roughly a sixth of the book ) is a quick survey of game archetypes , tools of the trade and useful apis .\nthe chapter on games compares and discusses a variety of game types , including simulations , first - person shooters , real - time strategy , turn - based strategy , role - playing , puzzles and muds .\nthe tools chapter introduces vi , emacs and nedit and discusses the basics of using make , static libraries and shared libraries . debugging with gdb , ddd and bug tracking is also covered . other topics include version control using cvs and other useful utilities , including grep , diff and patch . oddly , autoconf is not discussed here but is briefly mentioned at the end of the book .\nthe introductory material finishes off with a quick survey of the apis that game programmers may find useful . this is sort of an everything - but - the - kitchen - sink list , with a brief description of each item . only a few of the apis mentioned here are actually discussed again in later chapters .\nwhile it doesn ' t tell you how to use the apis , i believe the introduction is one of the most useful chapters in the book . one of the largest challenges i ' ve found when working with linux is just finding the right tools for the job . given the sheer breadth of applications , apis and libraries out there , finding the best tool is often much more difficult than learning to use it .\nthe bulk of the book is dedicated to explaining a few apis in more detail , covering sdl , audio programming , network gaming , scripting engines and even gaming for the linux framebuffer . obviously , they don ' t give you a complete description of the apis , but the information provided is more than enough to get you started .\nthe first api chapter ( filling almost a quarter of the book ) describes sdl and covers a variety of topics , includes drawing pixels , blitting bitmaps , processing user input , multithreaded programming and sdl audio programming . it also introduces a sample game that is slowly built throughout the book ,\nwhile primarily focused on 2 - d gaming , this chapter provides a brief overview of using opengl with sdl . if you plan on doing any real 3d programming , however , you will want to consult additional sdl and opengl resources .\nlinux audio is somewhat schizophrenic , and the chapter on audio programming mirrors that . it discusses the differences and uses of oss , alsa and esd , including an introduction to all three apis and a sample sound program demonstrating their uses . the audio chapter ends with a description of openal and a discussion of playing background music using ogg vorbis files .\nwhile informative , this chapter seemed to be somewhat overkill . as the authors pointed out , using a high - level library like sdl or openal is probably better than messing with oss , alsa or esd directly . so i ' m left feeling that the space they used to describe these apis could have been better spent covering some of the many topics that did no make it into the book .\nthe chapter on game scripting , on the other hand , was one of the most interesting . this is a subject that most game programming books do not even touch . as such , it is one of the real gems of\n. it is disappointing , however , the discussion focuses on tcl , a decision that seems to be based on the library ' s ease of use , rather than its appropriateness as a game scripting engine .\ngiven that games generally need as much ( or more ) performance as you can pack in , i really wish they had picked a scripting engine based on performance . i also wish they had included a comparison of the different scripting engines . given the number available to a linux game programmer , it would be nice to have some advice on how to chose between them .\nlike almost every current book on game programming , this book contains the mandatory chapter on networked game programming . here , this amounts to a basic description of socket programming , covering both tcp and udp . if you ' ve already read any other descriptions on socket programming , this chapter probably won ' t add anything new ."]}
{"id": 55494, "summary": [{"text": "abraham zapruder ( may 15 , 1905 \u2013 august 30 , 1970 ) was a russian-born american clothing manufacturer who witnessed the assassination of president john f. kennedy in dallas , texas , on november 22 , 1963 .", "topic": 23}, {"text": "zapruder unexpectedly captured the event in a home movie while filming the presidential limousine and motorcade as it traveled through dealey plaza . ", "topic": 11}], "title": "abraham zapruder", "paragraphs": ["abraham zapruder alexandra zapruder dallas john f . kennedy latest news life magazine neal augenstein twenty - six seconds\nthis still from abraham zapruder\u2019s home movie was captured seconds before the president was shot .\nthe movie remained in excellent shape five decades after abraham zapruder hit the record button .\nin years to come , abraham zapruder remained traumatized about what he had seen through his viewfinder .\ndallas garment manufacturer abraham zapruder filmed the assassination of president john f . kennedy on a home movie camera .\nauthor alexandra zapruder , who has written about the book about the famous movie of the kennedy assassination filmed by her grandfather , abraham zapruder .\na national archives photo from the 1960s of the movie camera used by abraham zapruder when he filmed the kennedy assassination .\nlillian and abraham zapruder pose in 1962 with his brand new bell and howell 8mm movie camera . in 1963 , abraham zapruder was filming president john f . kennedy ' s motorcade through dallas and inadvertently filmed the president ' s assassination .\nabraham zapruder famously filmed the assassination from the top of a concrete pedestal on elm street close to the grassy knoll .\nabraham zapruder probably wished he hadn\u2019t returned home to get his camera that morning of friday , nov . 22 , 1963 .\nin 1953 and 1954 a woman named , jeanne legon worked side by side with abraham zapruder at a high end clothing design firm called , nardis of dallas . jeanne legon designed the clothing and abraham zapruder cut the patterns and the material for her .\nthe amateur cameraman who became famous : abraham zapruder and his famous bell and howell camera that recorded the murder of the president .\nhas anyone could access to abraham zapruder ' s unedited testimony before the warren commission ? i am interested in his employment history .\n( 3 ) abraham zapruder was interviewed by wesley j . liebeler , assistant counsel of the warren commission on 22nd july , 1964 .\n( 4 ) abraham zapruder , interviewed by wesley j . liebeler , assistant counsel of the warren commission ( 22nd july , 1964 ) .\nabraham zapruder , a home movie camera in his hand , found his unlikely niche in american history as the other shooter in dealey plaza .\nrussian born abraham zapruder immigrated in 1920 and worked in a new york dress factory . marrried in the 1930s , he and his wife lillian had two children , myrna and henry . he founded jennifer juniors of dallas in 1949 with abraham schwartz .\nstage for an american horror story : abraham zapruder positioned himself on the \u201cgrassy knoll , \u201d not far from the texas school book depository building .\non november 22 , 1963 john f . kennedy was assassinated in dallas texas . the only film record of this event was made by abraham zapruder .\nabraham zapruder recorded a tragic moment in history when he captured president john f . kennedy \u2018s assassination in full color on nov . 22 , 1963 .\nthis fascinating account examines how abraham zapruder ' s accidental footage of the kennedy assassination has been transformed from documentary evidence to an aesthetic and cultural lodestone .\nabraham zapruder sold an original copy and the rights to life magazine for $ 150 , 000 to help tell the story of that fateful day in dallas .\ndil mein hulchul full video song | elaan | john abraham , lara dutta | k . k & sunidhi chauhan\non a home movie , abraham zapruder captured the assassination of president john f . kennedy on nov . 22 , 1963 . david greene talks to alexandra zapruder about her book : twenty - six seconds .\nalexandra zapruder ( pictured ) is the granddaughter of abraham zapruder . she says if it were up to her grandfather , he ' would have been happy to have never seen [ the film ] again '\nan immigrant russian jew who became a successful clothing manufacturer in dallas , abraham zapruder went to dealey plaza to film kennedy ' s motorcade , his granddaughter said .\naccording to mr . zapruder , the position of the assassin was behind mr . zapruder .\nabraham woodhull was a member of the culper spy ring , which provided information to george washington during the american revolution .\n\u201cthese images are the legacy of one man , \u201d the voice - over concludes as a full - screen photo appears of a dignified balding figure in a dark suit : abraham zapruder . \u201ca man who never met john kennedy but whose name , zapruder , is inextricably linked to kennedy\u2019s and to kennedy\u2019s death . abraham zapruder , an unassuming man with an ordinary camera . \u201d\n( 5 ) cyril h . wecht was interviewed by donald a . purdy for the select committee on assassinations about the abraham zapruder film ( 8th september , 1978 )\nso when the presidential limousine with the flapping flags and d . c . license plates roared away toward parkland memorial hospital , abraham zapruder was sure the president was dead .\nhenry zapruder , left , was the son of abraham zapruder . on the right is henry ' s daughter and abraham ' s granddaughter , alexandra zapruder , who has written a new book her family ' s experience surrounding her grandfather ' s famous home movie depicting the assassination of president john f . kennedy . this photo was taken in 1987 at alexandra ' s alma mater , smith college .\nzapruder ' s book examines her grandfather ' s filming of jfk assassination on a home movie , abraham zapruder captured the assassination of president john f . kennedy on nov . 22 , 1963 . david greene talks to alexandra zapruder about her book : twenty - six seconds .\nthe granddaughter of abraham zapruder reveals the back - story and long - lasting effects of the 26 - second home movie that documented the assassination of president john f . kennedy .\nthis fall , tom hanks will produce another cinematic version of the assassination , a movie called parkland ( after the dallas hospital ) , with paul giamatti playing our man abraham zapruder .\nabraham zapruder was filming jfk ' s motorcade on november 22 , 1963 when the president was shot and killed by lee harvey oswald . above , a different picture taken from that moment\narbitrators declared tuesday the government must pay the heirs of abraham zapruder $ 16 million for film he took of the assassination of president john f . kennedy , the justice department said .\nabraham zapruder testified before the u . s government ' s warren commission investigating the assassination . the commission concluded that a lone gunman , lee harvey oswald , killed the president and wounded texas governor john connally . zapruder died in 1970 .\nwith his home film camera , dallas businessman abraham zapruder recorded the assassination of president john f . kennedy in 1963 . this footage is one of the few films of this historic event .\nabraham zapruder , 58 years old at the time , was a dress manufacturer who owned jennifer juniors , inc . , which was located across the street from the texas school book depository .\nframe 313 . the frame that gave abraham zapruder nightmares , the frame he insisted be withheld from the public\u2014a single frame of film that can be said to have changed american history and culture .\nabraham zapruder began filming from the grassy knoll along elm street as the limousine carrying president and jacqueline kennedy , and texas governor john connally and his wife , nellie , approached his vantage point .\nabraham zapruder sold the rights to the film to life magazine the day after the assassination , for $ 25 , 000 a year for six years \u2014 a total of $ 150 , 000 .\nu . s . psychologist abraham maslow was a practitioner of humanistic psychology . he is known for his theory of \u201cself - actualization . \u201d\n, granddaughter alexandra zapruder offers , as the subtitle says ,\na personal history of the zapruder film .\nabraham zapruder was a 58 - year - old dressmaker when the president ' s motorcade began but he has since gone down in history as being the man who played a pivotal role in the ensuing investigation .\naccording to gregory burnham zapruder worked with jeanne legon at the company :\nin 1953 and 1954 a woman named , jeanne legon worked side by side with abraham zapruder at a high end clothing design firm called , nardis of dallas . jeanne legon designed the clothing and abraham zapruder cut the patterns and the material for her .\nin 1954 , zapruder co - founded jennifer juniors , a company that produced two clothing brands , chalet and jennifer juniors . his offices were located in the dal - tex building , just off dealey plaza in dallas .\nnovember 22 , 1963 - dallas businessman abraham zapruder left work to get his eight millimeter movie camera . abe , papa abe , mr . z - that ' s how family and friends knew him - loved making home movies . the film in his camera that day already had footage of grandkids , also scenes from inside his dress manufacturing company . but what abraham zapruder captured next forever changed him and his family and also changed america .\non november 22 , 1963 , abraham zapruder , a devoted supporter of kennedy and his vision for america , shot a home movie on 8 mm film that became the best - known moving image of the kennedy assassination .\nandy warhol loved it \u2013 so do conspiracy theorists the world over . but how exactly did abraham zapruder ' s fuzzy home movie of the kennedy assassination 50 years ago became one of the great cultural icons of our time ?\nabraham zapruder\u2019s amateur footage of the john f . kennedy assassination is one of the world\u2019s most instantly recognizable clips . zapruder himself doesn\u2019t get quite as much press , so let\u2019s take a look at five things you might not know about the cameraman and the odd journey his film has taken .\nabraham lincoln was the 16th president of the united states . he preserved the union during the u . s . civil war and brought about the emancipation of slaves .\nwashington ( cnn ) - - nearly 36 years after dallas dressmaker abraham zapruder captured the assassination of president john f . kennedy on a home movie camera , zapruder ' s heirs learned tuesday how much money the historic film is worth : $ 16 million , about half what the family wanted .\nbefore the dreadful news clattered over the teletypes that day , before it hit tv , even before the president reached the dallas hospital , a 58 - year - old russian immigrant named abraham zapruder knew john f . kennedy was dead .\nabraham zapruder ' s whole film of the john f . kennedy assassination from start to end , digitized for stability & clarity . jfk ' s skull is seen opening up like an eggshell . pretty horrific , very , very sad .\na divided federal arbitration panel announced today that the government must pay the heirs of abraham zapruder $ 16 million for his film of president john f . kennedy ' s assassination , the highest price ever paid for a historical american artifact .\nabraham zapruder , next to his wife , lillian zapruder , poses for a photograph holding his brand - new bell & howell 8mm camera soon after he had purchased it in 1962 . in 1963 , he created a landmark film by using it to film president kennedy ' s motorcade parade in downtown dallas .\non nov . 22 , 1963 , abraham zapruder stood on a concrete abutment on what is now known as the grassy knoll and , with his bell & howell camera , filmed what may be the 26 most momentous seconds in cinematic history .\na dallas dress manufacturer and kennedy admirer was filming president john f . kennedy\u2019s motorcade as it passed the texas school book depository building when shots rang out . abraham zapruder\u2019s 8mm bell and howell camera captured the entire 26 . 6 seconds of horror .\nthe 26 - second silent , color film , shot by dallas dress manufacturer abraham zapruder , consists of 486 frames of standard 8mm kodachrome ii safety film . known as the zapruder film , the movie captures the assassination of president john f . kennedy , in dallas , texas , on nov . 22 , 1963 .\nexcerpted from \u201cthe zapruder legacy , \u201d the day kennedy died , published by life books . copyright 2013 by alexandra zapruder . all rights reserved .\non april 24 , 1997 , the board declared the zapruder film public property , and the government began negotiations to compensate zapruder\u2019s children and widow .\nabraham zapruder was born into a russian - jewish family in the city of kovel in ukraine on 15th may , 1905 . during the turmoil of the russian civil war , the family emigrated to the united states and in 1920 settled in brooklyn , new york .\nteen heartthrob zac efron stars as one of the doctors who treated kennedy , and jacki weaver plays lee harvey oswald\u2019s mother . paul giamatti plays dallas businessman abraham zapruder , who was filming the presidential motorcade with his home movie camera when the fateful shots were fired .\nabraham zapruder ' s 8 mm camera captured iconic images of kennedy ' s assassination .\nthe film was a burden on my grandfather ,\nsays alexandra zapruder\ni am certain that he wished he had never taken it , and that no one would have to see it . \u201d ( brendan smialowski / afp / getty images )\nthe american public got its first look at the full film when abc\u2019s good night america ( with geraldo rivera ) ran it as part of a march 1975 broadcast . the next month time inc . sold the copyright and the original film back to the zapruder family for $ 1 . ( abraham zapruder had died of stomach cancer in 1970 . )\nmccormack \u201cwanted to know what he had on his camera , \u201d said abraham zapruder\u2019s granddaughter . \u201che said right in that moment , and continued to say for the whole day , that he wanted to get it in the hands of the federal authorities first and foremost . \u201d\naccording to the book , the zapruders had great love for the kennedy family . zapruder\u2019s son henry ( the author\u2019s father ) had just been assigned a position in the justice department under the kennedy administration . so when abraham zapruder unintentionally filmed kennedy\u2019s death as the commander in chief rode with first lady jacqueline in the presidential limo in dallas , zapruder\u2019s granddaughter writes that he could remember nothing afterwards \u201cexcept for his own anguished screams . \u201d\nborn in russia in 1905 , abraham zapruder immigrated to the united states as a teenager . he first arrived in brooklyn , new york , where he worked in the garment business . in the early 1940s , zapruder moved to dallas , texas . he eventually started up his own dress company called jennifer juniors , inc . on november 22 , 1963 , zapruder filmed the assassination of president john f . kennedy . he sold the rights to the film to life magazine . zapruder died in texas in 1970 .\ntourist stands where zapruder filmed . \u00a9 barbara davidson / dallas morning news / corbis\nupdate : alexandra zapruder , granddaughter of abraham zapruder , will be discussing her memoir twenty - six seconds : a personal history of the zapruder film on thursday , oct . 26 at southern methodist university ' s dallas hall . a 5 : 30 p . m . reception will be followed by a 6 p . m . lecture and book signing . register at 214 - 768 - 3210 or cphinfo @ smu . edu . details are here .\nf . murray abraham is an oscar - winning actor known for films like ' amadeus , ' ' finding forrester , ' ' mighty aphrodite , ' ' inside llewyn davis ' and ' the grand budapest hotel . '\nthe zapruder legacy : a vital witness to president john f . kennedy ' s assassination\nzapruder ( right ) during a televised interview about the assassination that appeared on abc .\nalexandra zapruder is writing a history of the film to be published by twelve books .\nthe famous film might not even exist if not for the persistence of zapruder\u2019s secretary .\nmr . liebeler - are you in business here in dallas , mr . zapruder ?\none frame of the zapruder film has long been considered too graphic for public view .\nthe reporter saw zapruder\u2019s camera and asked if he caught the shooting . zapruder thought about jackie kennedy and how her pink suit splattered with blood was streaked along the back of the speeding car just minutes before . zapruder didn\u2019t want to add to her misery .\nas the fiftieth anniversary of the kennedy assassination approaches , the traumatic aspects of the tragedy continue to haunt our perceptions of the 1960s . one reason for this lies in the home movie of the incident filmed by abraham zapruder , a bystander who became one of the twentieth century ' s most important accidental documentarians .\nshe plucked the book \u201cthe death of a president\u201d from a shelf , flipped to the index and there he was \u2013 \u201czapruder , abraham . \u201d the dallas businessman had been a reluctant witness when in 1963 he was filming his hero , john f . kennedy , as the president\u2019s motorcade passed the man\u2019s dress shop .\nzapruder later testified before the warren commission , and the cbs : the warren report . the zapruder film was also an important part of the evidence used by the warren commission .\njust seconds after kennedy came into zapruder\u2019s view , a rifle shot cracked the air , screams tore through the plaza and zapruder froze , his home camera capturing the gory assassination of america\u2019s leader . those 26 seconds would bring zapruder years of consternation , fear and pain .\nzapruder watched kennedy\u2019s elbows fly up as he clutched at the wound in an awkward dance .\neddie barker : abraham zapruder , whose film of the assassination was studied at length on last night ' s program , was standing up on this little wall right at the edge of the grassy knoll . now , shots from behind that picket fence over there would have almost had to whistle by his ear . mr . zapruder , when we interviewed him here , tended to agree that the knoll was not involved .\nthe reproduction rights for the film , basically a home movie taken by mr . zapruder , were sold to time inc . shortly after the assassination , but in 1975 time returned the rights to the zapruder family for a dollar . mr . zapruder died of cancer in 1970 .\nin her new book , \u201ctwenty - six seconds , \u201d zapruder\u2019s granddaughter alexandra zapruder details the film\u2019s effect on her grandfather , their family , the government , the media and artistic communities .\nafter zapruder died in 1970 , the public and media often weighed in on the zapruder family\u2019s attempt to maintain control of the original film , while sharing the images for research and investigation .\nabraham zapruder , a dress manufacturer , was standing by the route taken by the presidential motorcade through dallas on november 22 , 1963 , and was filming the event when the fatal shots rang out . the colour film shows the president grab his chest after the first shot , before his head disintegrates under the force of the second bullet .\nthe testimony of abraham zapruder was taken at 1 p . m . , on july 22 , 1964 , in the office of the u . s . attorney , 301 post office building , bryan and ervay streets , dallas , tex . , by mr . wesley j . liebeler , assistant counsel of the president ' s commission .\nabraham zapruder took the most famous 26 - second home movie in history on november 22 , 1963 , when he filmed the assassination of president john f . kennedy in dallas , texas . at 2 : 31 pm , central standard time , on 11 / 22 / 63 ( which was two hours and one minute after jfk was shot ) , zapruder was interviewed on live television at the studios of wfaa - tv in dallas . this video contains jay watson ' s complete interview with mr . zapruder . also included here is a stabilized version of the zapruder film ( in slow motion ) . related link : urltoken\none little known piece of evidence can be found at the end of the famous film footage by abraham zapruder , as the presidential limo is about to go under the triple overpass , says wnd senior writer jerome corsi , author of the newly released \u201cwho really killed kennedy ? 50 years later : stunning new revelations about the jfk assassination . \u201d\ngreene : alexandra zapruder has no memory of her grandfather . she was just a baby when he died . but she has spent time studying his memories of that day 53 years ago . president kennedy and his wife , jackie , were in the back of that limo , and abraham zapruder wound up making a home movie of a presidential assassination . and we should say this story does include a graphic description that listeners might find disturbing .\nstolley described sitting in the room when zapruder first showed the film to him and two secret service agents . ( one of zapruder\u2019s first instincts was to get the film to government authorities . )\nzapruder , after initially blanching , finally agreed \u2014 a choice that came to define his life .\nsimply stated , the zapruder film is one of a kind ,\nthe panel ruled .\nabraham zapruder died in 1970 . were he alive today , the uses to which his home movie has been put over the years would undoubtedly bemuse him . zapruder would also be surprised to learn that he is considered an early example of the \u201ccitizen - journalist\u201d that digital media has made possible today . youtube , facebook and twitter are children of the zapruder film . while it is true that zapruder needed the assistance of established media to publish his images , he was nonetheless able to use his bell & howell zoomatic as a 1960s - era version of a cell phone camera . it enabled him to \u201ctell\u201d his version of the events in dealey plaza on november 22 , 1963 to the american people . zapruder thus struck one . . .\nborn in 1905 in kovel , russia ( now part of ukraine ) , abraham zapruder proved to be an important witness to the assassination of president john f . kennedy in 1963 . he captured the event on film , making one of the few visual records of this american tragedy . zapruder immigrated to the united states as a teenager . at first he lived in brooklyn , new york , where he found work as a pattern maker in the garment industry .\nabraham zapruder died of cancer in 1970 at 65 , leaving the family to determine the film ' s destiny . oliver stone obtained permission to use the film in his 1991 pro - conspiracy movie , jfk . as the book reveals , the family agreed to a routine licensing fee paid by camelot productions , which never mentioned being an agent of stone ' s .\nit\u2019s been called the most important 26 seconds of film in history : the 486 frames of 8 - millimeter bell + howell home movie footage shot in the midday sun of dallas on november 22 , 1963 , by a dressmaker named abraham zapruder . twenty - six seconds that included a historic , horrific , all - too - clear vision of a presidential assassination .\nin 1999 , a special arbitration panel of the justice department awarded $ 16 million plus interest to the zapruder family as compensation for the government ' s forced acquisition of the film . in 2000 , the zapruder family donated its collection of zapruder films and photographs , along with all copyrights of the film , to the sixth floor museum at dealey plaza , where alexandra zapruder will speak on nov . 22 .\nzapruder\u2019s view of kennedy was briefly interrupted , as the limousine passed behind a stemmons freeway exit sign .\nyet , the public didn\u2019t see the zapruder film , in its original form , for many years .\nby lunchtime , zapruder had stationed himself on a 4 - foot - high wall in dealey plaza .\nthe distraught zapruder , as if in a trance , kept his camera trained on the presidential limo .\nzapruder film goes on sale the 26 seconds of film footage of president kennedy ' s assassination , filmed on an 8mm bell and howell by dallas dress manufacturer abraham zapruder , will be released on video to the general public tomorrow . the video will include a documentary on the digital restoration of the footage and an interview with the late abraham zapruder , who died in 1970 . while the family owns almost all rights to the footage ( except print rights , which are owned by time , inc . ) , a 1992 law apparently requires the family to hand the film over to the government and has set a deadline next month for the family and the government to come to terms . but the family wants $ 18 million and the government only wants to pay $ 3 million . some say the marketing of the video is an attempt by the family to make some extra cash . the family lawyer says it won ' t pay back what the restoration cost . some say it ' s tasteless . but why shouldn ' t the family make some money ? after all , abraham zapruder shot the film and dealt with the aftermath of owning this artifact . npr ' s dean olsher reports on the controversy .\nwhen stolley arrived at zapruder\u2019s office the morning after the assassination , two secret service agents were already there .\nzapruder ' s roughly 26 - second film would be the only known recording to capture the entire assassination .\ngreene : the new book is called\ntwenty - six seconds .\nthe author is alexandra zapruder .\nzapruder recruited people who could translate from the various languages , including polish , yiddish , romanian and hebrew .\nwithin minutes , reporters were on the plaza , and one walked up to a dazed and weeping zapruder .\nzapruder ' s 8mm bell & howell camera . click for larger versions . ( courtesy marcel dehaeseleer . )\nalthough there was no sound , the zapruder film allowed investigators and researchers to establish the interval between gunshots .\nthe odyssey of that small rectangle of sprocket - pocked celluloid is fascinating . knowing that his home movie would have both historic and forensic value , abraham zapruder had three copies of his original film made for government investigators . he sold the rights to the original to life magazine for a reported $ 150 , 000 . zapruder made clear frame 313 gave him nightmares and he didn\u2019t want to be the one to inflict them on the rest of america . ultimately life decided to withhold frame 313 .\nabraham zapruder : i ' m not a ballistics expert , but i believe that if there were shots that come from my right ear , i would hear a different sound . i heard shots coming from - i wouldn ' t know which direction to say - but they was driven from the texas book depository and they all sounded alike . there was no difference in sound at all .\nthe 26 seconds of film footage of president kennedy ' s assassination , filmed on an 8mm bell and howell by dallas dress manufacturer abraham zapruder , will be released on video to the general public tomorrow . the video will include a documentary on the digital restoration of the footage and an interview with the late abraham zapruder , who died in 1970 . while the family owns almost all rights to the footage ( except print rights , which are owned by time , inc . ) , a 1992 law apparently requires the family to hand the film over to the government and has set a deadline next month for the family and the government to come to terms . but the family wants $ 18 million and the government only wants to pay $ 3 million . some say the marketing of the video is an attempt by the family to make some extra cash . the family lawyer says it won ' t pay back what the restoration cost . some say it ' s tasteless . but why shouldn ' t the family make some money ? after all , abraham zapruder shot the film and dealt with the aftermath of owning this artifact . npr ' s dean olsher reports on the controversy .\nlater that day , zapruder would recount the next few moments to abc news ' dallas affiliate wfaa - tv .\nzapruder , and then his son ,\ndid the best they could to balance the public ' s interest in it with a genuine desire to keep the president ' s death from being sensationalized ,\nsaid alexandra zapruder .\nzapruder broke down in a new orleans courtroom as the footage of the president ' s murder was shown repeatedly .\nthe real abe zapruder never shot another second of home movies ; he died of stomach cancer in august 1970 .\nincidentally , abraham zapruder ' s obituary mis - states the date / year that he departed nardis of dallas , incorrectly citing 1949 . the correct year was 1959 , [ the same year that his\npartner in design\njeanne legon became known as , jean legon demohrenschildt . . . she had married lee oswald ' s best friend ( to be ) , cia contract agent , george demohrenschildt ! ] .\narchivists at the sixth floor museum examine the zapruder film in 2000 . ( mona reeder / the dallas morning news )\nit is the ultimate version of the zapruder film , or at least of frame 313 , and it is agonizing .\nwithin seconds of watching kennedy being shot , a distraught zapruder was immediately approached by dallas morning news reporter harry mccormack .\n\u201cthere\u2019s really no way to show the zapruder film tastefully \u2014 that\u2019s a contradiction in terms , \u201d said his granddaughter .\na historical film \u2014 and narration : the zapruder film was essential to the warren commission\u2019s findings in the kennedy assassination . marvin scott\u2019s interview with zapruder three years later has added to our understanding of the events , an expert told pix11 .\nthe first time i saw a screening of the zapruder film , i realized that a portion of my interview could be synced to it to make it sound like zapruder was actually narrating it . it took many decades to achieve that .\nalexandra zapruder said it became almost impossible for family members to escape her grandfather ' s movie in the digital age .\nzapruder had the film developed and three copies made - two of which he gave to the secret service and fbi .\nabraham zapruder was a dressmaker who owned jennifer juniors , a shop on the edge of dealey plaza . he was 58 on the day the president came to dallas . as filmmakers go , he was , in every sense of the word , an amateur . so , what allowed him to keep filming after shots rang out ? how could he hold the camera so still , even with abject horror exploding in front of him ?\nzapruder\u2019s daughter said her father\u2019s childhood in russia had been one of misery and starvation . zapruder\u2019s father , israel , had emigrated to the united states about 1915 , during the chaos of world war i . zapruder followed in 1920 . he was 15 . he learned english and went to work as a pattern maker on seventh avenue in new york\u2019s garment district .\nwas given to bell & howell in exchange for a sound projector which zapruder donated to the golden age group seniors home .\nzapruder said his camera was home , according to author william manchester\u2019s book about the assassination , \u201cdeath of a president . \u201d\nby midday the weather had brightened up , and zapruder\u2019s secretary convinced him that it was worth the trouble to go home and retrieve the camera . zapruder eventually relented . he then headed out to dealey plaza to find a good place to film .\nbut what no one really knew \u2014 until now \u2014 is the impact zapruder ' s film had on his own family .\nzapruder , a kennedy fan , left his bell & howell film camera at home since the morning was overcast . at lunchtime , zapruder ' s assistant urged him to go home and get the camera before the president ' s motorcade came by .\nhe lost sight of kennedy and his wife briefly as the limousine rode in front of a street sign . zapruder then noticed the president clasping both hands to his throat . then the explosion . kennedy\u2019s \u201chead practically opened up , \u201d zapruder would say later that day during an interview . he knew the president was dead \u2013 the man couldn\u2019t have survived what zapruder saw .\n' he said he would have been happy to have never seen it again , ' alexandra zapruder said of her grandfather .\nfor many of us , especially those who weren\u2019t alive when it happened , we\u2019re all watching that event through zapruder\u2019s lens .\nzapruder heard an initial bang but never lost his focus . there was a second shot , followed instantly by the image that stayed with zapruder until his own death : jfk ' s head exploding at the moment of the bullet ' s impact .\nin 1975 , the rights to the film were sold back to the zapruder family by time - life for $ 1 .\ngarment manufacturer abraham zapruder was a spectator at dealey plaza who captured the entire shooting sequence with his cheap movie camera . life magazine immediately snapped up the film for an untold sum . although life ran several frames in its cover story on the warren commission report , the motion picture itself had never been shown in public . ( not even members of the commission had seen it . ) now it had surfaced , courtesy of la bell france .\nstill , the price for the film is the most ever paid for a historical american artifact . an original print of the declaration of independence sold for more than $ 2 million , and a manuscript of president abraham lincoln ' s ' ' house divided ' ' speech opposing slavery sold for $ 1 . 5 million .\nthe warren commission , which investigated kennedy & apos ; s assassination , relied heavily on zapruder & apos ; s film . the film was used by fbi to establish the sequence and timing of events in the assassination . its final report , issued in 1964 , included still images from zapruder & apos ; s film . zapruder himself also testified in front of the commission .\nbecause the president ' s limousine passed almost exactly in front of dallas clothing manufacturer abraham zapruder on nov . 22 , 1963 , just as he was playing with his new film camera , and precisely at the moment that lee harvey oswald fired his rifle from a nearby books depository , his silent , 26 . 6 - second home movie has become the focal point of america ' s collective memory on that weird day . for many of us , especially those who weren ' t alive when it happened , we ' re all watching that event through zapruder ' s lens .\nthe events of november 22 , 1963 , have been pored over endlessly , and abraham zapruder\u2019s infamous footage of the shooting remains one of the most studied pieces of film in the world . shot innocuously at a time when it was still novel to own a camera , it emphasized questions about individuals\u2019 documentation of historic events , and about the role that these materials play in cultural narratives , especially those as significant j . f . k . \u2019s death .\nafter being escorted to wfaa studios by policemen , abraham zapruder ( right ) , a dallas amateur photographer , describes to wfaa - tv program director jay watson ( left ) and to the nation , via the abc - tv network , the assassination of president john f . kennedy as he viewed and filmed it . zapruder later contributed the $ 25 , 000 he received for publication rights for the historic film to the family of police officer j . d . tippit who was slain as he attempted to capture the president ' s accused killer . ( the dallas morning news archives )\nthe zapruder lawyers argued it was a unique artefact like a vincent van gogh painting or an andy warhol print , and should be valued accordingly . the panel ruled by 2 votes to 1 that :\nthe zapruder film is one of a kind\n.\nzapruder sold it with the promise that the magazine wouldn\u2019t print the most violent scenes , particularly frame 313 . the magazine agreed .\ndelillo wants to take a scientific approach to the assassination . but zapruder ' s ghostly footage doesn ' t make things easier .\nthe importance of the few frames at the end of the zapruder film is the fleeting view of the back of jfk\u2019s head .\na us arbitration panel put a price on the world ' s most famous home movie yesterday when it agreed to award $ 16m in compensation to the family of abraham zapruder , whose 26 - second film of the assassination of president kennedy has become a national relic . lawyers for the zapruder family had been asking for $ 30m in return for surrendering the film to the national archives , but they called yesterday ' s ruling\nthorough and thoughtful\n. however , a dissenting member of the three - member arbitration board argued the award was too large for a damaged strip of 8mm celluloid .\nafter learning the sixth floor museum at dealey plaza had been given the licensing rights by the zapruder family , i made a deal with the museum . i would donate my original recording of the zapruder interview in exchange for permission to use the film on wpix .\non 22nd november , 1963 , abraham zapruder filmed the motorcade of president john f . kennedy . he later explained to wesley j . liebeler about the background to the filming .\ni didn ' t have my camera but my secretary ( lillian rogers ) asked me why i don ' t have it and i told her i wouldn ' t have a chance even to see the president and somehow she urged me and i went home and got my camera .\nmr . zapruder - i ' m sorry - i ' m ashamed of myself really , but i couldn ' t help it .\nzapruder endures , too : actor paul giamatti \u2014 born in 1967 \u2014 portrayed the family patriarch in the new movie\nparkland .\nzapruder got the film developed that afternoon . the press began offering money for the film . a wire service offered $ 100 , 000 . someone else offered $ 200 a frame . three photographers offered schwartz $ 10 , 000 if he would introduce them to zapruder immediately .\nthe reporter found a secret service official and brought him to zapruder . it took hours to find a shop that could process the film and make duplicates . when zapruder finally saw what he recorded , he was horrified . copies were flown to washington , d . c . , and he took a copy and the original home . reporters were already calling and offering thousands of dollars while zapruder was still numb .\na life reporter arranged a meeting with zapruder the next morning , and zapruder felt good about the man . he decided to sell the film to the magazine for $ 150 , 000 . zapruder donated the first $ 25 , 000 to the widow of j . d . tippit . he was the police officer who\u2019d been shot and killed by lee harvey oswald , the man being hunted for assassinating the president .\ndallas historian darwin payne , 79 , then a reporter for the dallas times herald , found zapruder moments after the shooting . for about an hour , he interviewed zapruder in his office , on an upper floor of the building on the northeast corner of elm and houston streets .\neach item looks brand - spanking new , as if a half - century had not passed since abe zapruder ' s movie was shot .\nand finally we have parkland , a new big - budget dramatisation of events , produced by tom hanks . centred on the hospital that treated both kennedy and oswald after they were shot , it includes all the now - familiar suspects : agent sorrels ( played by billy bob thornton ) , the dallas police , oswald and his family , and here ' s our man zapruder , played by the eminently sympathetic paul giamatti . parkland almost functions as a zapruder\nmaking of\n. rather than restaging the assassination yet again , it homes in on zapruder ' s face during those moments , registering his shock as he films . similarly , the only time we see zapruder ' s film , it ' s reflected in the spectacles of zapruder himself . giamatti found the experience overwhelming , says parkland ' s writer and director , peter landesman .\nhe had a little nervous breakdown before he started . he ' s playing zapruder , in zapruder ' s clothes , where zapruder was in dealey plaza . it was a very weird out - of - body experience . he enjoyed it but it was a very freaky thing .\n\u201ci certainly have a much better sense of the life of the zapruder film and what it has meant to american history and culture , \u201d zapruder said . \u201cand i have a better understanding of why it was so painful inside our family , first my grandfather and my father . \u201d\nzapruder had moved to dallas from brooklyn in 1941 with his wife , lillian , and their children myrna , 6 , and henry , 2 .\nzapruder had set up a projector on a table in small room with no windows . the projector was aimed at a blank , whitewashed wall .\nzapruder went to night school to learn english . he found work in the garment district of manhatten as a clothing pattern maker . he and his wife lillian married in 1933 , and had two children . in 1941 zapruder moved to dallas to work for nardis , a local sportswear company .\ni have now seen the full transcript of zapruder\u2019s testimony , unlike most of the other witnesses he did not provide details of his employment history .\nabc news reports that mr zapruder , who died in 1970 , was urged to go home and get his camera during lunch by his secretary .\nnot only was zapruder reeling from what he\u2019d filmed , the book describes a man plagued by reporters who wanted the film for their news organizations . as a result , the offer stolley made on behalf of life magazine was a \u201csafe harbor in a sea of sharks , \u201d alexandra zapruder writes .\nrichard stolley , then pacific bureau editor for life magazine , had flown in from los angeles and reached zapruder by phone around 11 p . m . the next morning , he was in zapruder ' s office at jennifer juniors , inc . , watching the film with two secret service agents .\nthe president casually raises his right hand to wave , and then around frame 201 he starts to disappear behind the highway sign that blocks zapruder\u2019s view .\ngrowing up in washington , d . c . , where her father , henry zapruder , worked as a government attorney , alexandra zapruder , an author and member of the founding staff of the u . s . holocaust memorial museum in washington , knew little of the film ' s back story .\nthe zapruder film is a home movie that runs about eighteen seconds and could probably fuel college courses in a dozen subjects from history to physics . and every new generation of technical experts gets to take a crack at the zapruder film . the film represents all the hopefulness we invest in technology . a new enhancement technique or a new computer analysis\u2014not only of zapruder but of other key footage and still photographs\u2014will finally tell us precisely what happened .\nzapruder was one of three people to film the scene , but the images captured by his bell and howell silent camera are considered the most complete .\nthe black camera bag owned by zapruder , along with his camera , are also property of the archive \u2014 both still bearing their fbi evidence tags .\nthrough the lens of his bell & howell movie camera , zapruder said he heard a shot and saw kennedy lean over and grab his left chest .\nbefore nov . 22 , 1963 , abraham zapruder was an ordinary citizen of dallas : a 58 - year - old prosperous manufacturer of women\u2019s clothing who had arrived in the city from russia by way of brooklyn . if that day had unfolded differently , that is most likely what he would have remained . but like a small but growing number of americans at the time , he was also a home - movie hobbyist . with his receptionist , marilyn sitzman , as location scout and technical support , zapruder took his 414pd director series bell and howell 8 - millimeter camera to a spot on elm street , not far from his office , hoping to film the presidential motorcade as it drove past .\nfifty years ago friday , with his bell & howell zoomatic , zapruder watched the sparkling motorcade round the corner at dealey plaza and turn onto elm street .\nzapruder had been making home movies for decades . the 8mm film in the camera that day contained footage of two of his grandbabies toddling around a patio .\nbut even without the film itself and only rather ' s flawed description , zapruder ' s footage had already begun to affix itself to the national brain .\nzapruder took the famous footage on november 22 , 1963 , when he joined a crowd to watch kennedy ' s motorcade sweep through dealy plaza in dallas .\nthough zapruder need only walk outside the door of his elm st . business to see the motorcade , his trip to texas took a more circuitous route .\na three - member arbitration board was established when lawyers on both sides failed to agree on the level of compensation for the film , which was owned by the zapruder family but held in storage by the national archives . the zapruder family had asked for $ 30 million ; the government offered $ 1 million .\nzapruder didn\u2019t hoard the money , though . his lawyer worried that the story of a jewish man cashing in on the assassination might incite anti - semitic sentiment around dallas , so zapruder gave the first $ 25 , 000 payment to the widow of policeman j . d . tippit , one of oswald\u2019s other victims .\nin 1975 , life magazine sold zapruder & apos ; s original film and all the rights to zapruder & apos ; s family for $ 1 . they soon established the lmh company to handle business related to the film . three years later , the family gave the original film to the national archives for safekeeping .\nfifty - three years later , granddaughter alexandra zapruder adds a fresh narrative to an old tragedy with the release of twenty - six seconds : a personal history of the zapruder film . the book , out last month , delves into the story of her grandfather , who was traumatized after making a home movie that serves as the only complete record of kennedy\u2019s death . twenty - six seconds also fleshes out the complex situation in which the zapruder family found itself after the assassination .\nan anguished zapruder was certain of this before almost anyone else because he had watched the assassination through the viewfinder of his wind - up home - movie camera .\nzapruder had not brought his snazzy movie camera to work the morning of nov . 22 , 1963 , and his secretary , lillian rogers , noticed right away .\na jfk devotee , zapruder loved the idea of a presidential parade passing by his office , having no clue of the surreal , spectacular fallout fate would inflict .\nas they spoke , the two men watched walter cronkite deliver the news of the shooting on television . it was then that zapruder gave payne an incredible quote .\nzapruder \u2014 who screened the original film on his home movie projector hours after the shooting \u2014 tried to avoid watching the footage for the rest of his life .\nthe government has to compensate the zapruder family because the assassination records review board in 1997 declared the film the permanent possession of the people of the united states ."]}
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a - pack utility vender , the kinsman organ company , the choice - vend and cavalier bottle and can drink machines , the du grenier cigaret machine , and of course the williams and united game lines . these acquisitions made seeburg a full circle manufacturer of coin - operated equipment including jukeboxes , vending machines , and amusement games ( pinball , bowlers , etc ) .\nunder united coin , the company operates 3 , 250 slot machines in 440 bars , taverns , restaurants and other locations in southern nevada . century gaming\u2019s slot machine route operation in montana covers 325 locations and 3 , 950 games .\n, mba / united , 1960 , six player , not actually by united by all hardware is united em parts , much like united ' s bowl - a - rama with pins attached to cables .\ntopaz shuffle alley , united / williams , 1978 , first solidstate united bowler , flyer , bg .\nwhile united has made many types of amusement machines , its bowling games and shuffle alleys have been primarily responsible for its reputation . williams was strongest in the pinball and baseball machine lines .\ngood customer base and machine base . close nit team of people on a day to day basis . keep busy all the time .\ntriple strike shuffle alley , united / williams , 1983 , the last\nunited\nshuffle alley , flyer , flyer .\nbonus score bowler ( shuffle alley ) , chicago coin , 5 / 55 .\nbulls eye bowler ( shuffle alley ) , chicago coin , 7 / 55 .\n, chicago coin , 3 / 62 , model 250 , large score reels .\n, chicago coin , 1967 , skee ball game with a criss cross option .\nsuper frame bowler ( shuffle alley ) , chicago coin , 3 / 54 .\ntriple strike bowler ( shuffle alley ) , chicago coin , 2 / 55 .\nbecause of the marriage of united and williams , starting about 1965 or 1966 united bowlers also have a williams manufacturing company logo and address on\nunited\nbowlers . even though after september 1964 united existed in name only , williams continued to use the\nunited\nname because of their reputation as making the best bowling games ( this information came from 1964\nprize bowler ( shuffle alley ) , united , 1951 , one player , first united bowler with score reels , backglass , side , back .\n( skeeball ) , chicago coin , circa 1956 , 4 player skee ball game .\ntriple gold pin pro ( shuffle alley ) , chicago coin , 9 / 61 .\nskee alley , united , 11 / 50 , one player , united ' s first shuffle targette ( skee ball but with a puck ) , flyer .\nthe willingness to remain flexible and the ability for century gaming and united coin machine co . to offer their customers technology and promotional products unrivaled in the industry have kept the companies at the head of the pack in a highly competitive environment . \u201cplayers today want more than just the same old gaming product , \u201d arntzen says . \u201cso we are delivering more . \u201d\nunited bragging about the first ball bowler call\nbowling alley\nin 1956 .\n, united , 9 / 52 , tenth frame star . was this really the\n, united , 1 / 59 , playmate has a turn around shuffle layout .\nwindy city shuffle alley , united / williams , 1 / 72 , flyer .\nline up shuffle alley , united , 12 / 60 , flyer , bg .\ncoronado bowling alley , united , 6 / 67 , five different scoring games .\ncape cod shuffle alley , united / williams , 12 / 72 , flyer .\nbel - air ( shuffle alley ) , chicago coin , 2 / 65 , belair .\narntzen said century gaming plans to add 11 new games to its power vision multigame , multidenominational machine . power vision features video poker games , video slots and keno titles with multipliers and bonus rounds .\n, chicago coin , 10 / 61 , 4 . 5\nballs , large score reels .\n, chicago coin , 8 / 60 , 4 . 5\nballs , large score reels .\n, chicago coin , 1 / 61 , 4 . 5\nballs , large score reels .\n, chicago coin , 3 / 59 , 4 . 5\nballs , large score reels .\nscore - a - line bowler ( shuffle alley ) , chicago coin , 9 / 55 .\n) . the ball is returned to the player at the front coin door area via gravity .\nencore shuffle alley , united , 10 / 66 , flyer , bg , game .\nthe following table gives specifications for u . s . mint legal tender coins presently in production for annual sets . specifications for the presidential $ 1 coin and native american $ 1 coin are the same .\naztec bowling alley , united / williams , 9 / 66 , five different scoring games .\n, united / williams , 1968 , the same game as century with minor artwork changes .\n, united , 2 / 63 , fluorescent bg lighting , white on black score reels .\ntwo player shuffle alley express , united , 1951 , two players , bg , game .\n, united , 8 / 63 , new style pinhood ( ugly ) , led display .\n, united / williams , 3 / 66 , five different scoring games , pointy artwork .\nliberty bell shuffle alley , united / williams , 9 / 71 , flyer , game .\nall strikes : on each frame , the machine presents each player with 10 pins to score . a strike is worth 300 points . failing to get the\nstrike\nscores only the pins hit . one shot per frame .\nimperial shuffle alley , united , 11 / 53 , flyer , bg , game , game .\njill - jill shuffle alley , united , 11 / 63 , novelty ( ny only ) .\nkick - a - poo ii , united , 1985 , a shuffle targette , prototype only .\n, united , 1962 , lengths from 13 , 16 , 17 , 20 and 24 feet .\nmarquis shuffle alley , united / williams , 6 / 75 , flyer , game , bg .\nin the gaming world , it\u2019s often said that the house always wins , and establishments like casinos and bars want to find suppliers who will make sure that their relationship is a win - win for both sides . century gaming and united coin machine co . says they offer their customers more options when selecting gaming machines for their locations , and that\u2019s one of the biggest reasons why they are among the most successful gaming technology suppliers in the industry .\nfreedom united fcu was chartered on october 14 , 1939 by employees of the freedom oil company , freedom pa . in january of 1987 , the credit union name was changed to freedom united fcu .\na great place to work . job culture was top notch . operation ran 24 / 7 and everyone worked together . no slackers and really good management . probably the best team effort of any place i have worked with exception of bally technologies which was parent company of the coin machine company . toughest decision i ever had to make was to leave .\n, united , 10 / 61 , six players , a shuffle alley skee - ball type game .\n, united / williams , 9 / 66 , five different scoring games , non - pointy artwork .\nroyal hawaiian shuffle alley , united / williams , 10 / 73 , flyer , bg , game .\nthe following information is broken into three parts . the first list is united / williams games in alphabetic order . the second list is chronological . the third list is other makers ( chicago coin and bally mostly ) .\nbarry yost , co - owner of precision tube laser , llc , places a metal pipe into the trulaser tube 5000 laser cutting machine on wednesday , june 20 , 2018 , in las vegas . bizuayehu tesfaye / las vegas review - journal @ bizutesfaye\nrocket shuffle alley , chicago coin , 3 / 58 , * two * player , a ball popper shuffle alley .\n( shuffle alley ) , chicago coin , 2 / 60 , a baseball shuffle alley , light animated backglass runners .\n, chicago coin , 8 / 60 , 4 . 5\nballs , large score reels , wedge style pinhood .\n, chicago coin , 1 / 61 , 4 . 5\nballs , large score reels , wedge style pinhood .\nonly three months later ( september 1964 ) , seeburg bought united ' s game assets . sam stern , president of seeburg ' s williams subsidiary , ran the united operation and retain his duties with williams .\nalamo bowling alley , united , 5 / 62 , line - up , regulation and bonus bowling modes .\nleader shuffle alley , united , 11 / 53 , bg , bg , game , game , game .\ncentenial bowling alley , united / williams , 1968 , the same game as century with minor artwork changes .\nmad cap bowler , chicago coin , 1953 , basically advance bowler shuffle with a different glass . 20 / 30 scoring .\n, chicago coin , 1967 , same game as\nski ball\n( 1967 ) but with a different color scheme .\n, chicago coin , 3 / 65 , lazy susan swivel score rack , 13 / 17 foot lengths , 6 games .\n, chicago coin , 1 / 57 , a shuffle alley using a ball and skee - alley scoring , 10 foot .\nanother thing that contributes to the popularity of united and ccm bowlers over bally is just the sear numbers . bally stopped making bowlers altogether by 1969 , but any bally bowler after 1959 is pretty rare . united and ccm made bowlers into the 1970s . so there are just a lot more united and ccm bowlers out there , and parts are easier to get . also united and ccm bowlers of the 1960s are more feature - rich with multiple games . ( bally never got into the 6 - game styles that united and ccm used . )\nalliance on wednesday said it would sell united coin to century gaming inc . , montana ' s largest slot route operator , in conjunction with two other asset sales aimed at focusing on its core business of making and selling slot machines .\nunited coin president bill nader will become senior vice president and general manager of nevada operations and will assume a seat on century ' s board as part of the transition , century president and chief executive officer j . grant lincoln said .\n, united , 12 / 61 , 4 / 5\nballs , pin indicator hood , seven different games .\n, united , 12 / 61 , 4 / 5\nballs , pin indicator hood , seven diferent games .\n, united , 2 / 63 , fluorescent bg lighting , larger white on black score reels , led display .\nthe company called off a planned sale of united coin in 2001 , saying the slot route generated a significant and steady cash flow for the company . the company hoped to use the cash to pay down its then - crippling debt load .\n, chicago coin , 9 / 58 , 4 . 5\nballs , first ccm ball bowler with non - casket lane .\nworld series ( shuffle alley ) , chicago coin , 2 / 60 , a baseball shuffle alley , light animated backglass runners .\n, chicago coin , 3 / 59 , 4 . 5\nballs , large score reels , protruding - nose style pinhood .\nreturns in the other two units expected to be sold - - louisiana slot route operator video services inc . and german gambling machine maker bally wulff - - have long trailed profits generated by the company ' s growth engine and best - known brand , bally gaming and systems .\nunited\nfirst facts\n; bragging about the first shuffle alley called\nshuffle - alley\nin october 1949 .\nthe shuffle targette ( skee alleys ) was invented by united in 1950 ( skee alley , 11 / 50 ) . the skee targette was a cross between a shuffle alley and skee - ball ( see below ) . the 1950 united\nmatch - bowl - a - ball , chicago coin , late 1950s ( exact date unknown ) , ball bowler , single game .\nbuild - up shuffle alley , united , 1950s ( exact year unknown ) , bg , lane , side , coindoor .\nking tut shuffle alley , united / williams , 8 / 79 , solidstate , flyer , flyer , game , inside .\nbecause united games got more complex , there was less backglass real estate available , so the girls were gone ! drat .\n, united , 11 / 62 , fluorescent bg lighting , larger white on black score reels , seven player selectable games .\nfreedom united fcu is a member - owned and operated financial organization . each member is an owner , saver , and a potential borrower . freedom united fcu is a non - profit financial organization formed under the concept of \u201cpeople helping people . \u201d\nunited coin , founded in 1958 , operates about 8 , 000 video poker , keno and slot machines in various outlets statewide such as grocery stores , gas stations and convenience stores . it is known locally for operating the\ngamblers bonus\nslot club program .\nthe slot route operator is best known in nevada for its gamblers bonus players club program , which is nearing its 20th year . in 2013 , united coin launched power vision , a line of interactive multigame slot machines and systems geared toward tavern and bar customers .\n, chicago coin , 8 / 62 , large score reels , six games , probably the second best ccm bowler ( behind majestic . )\n, chicago coin , 1957 , skee - ball game , a shuffle alley using a ball and skee - alley scoring , 10 foot .\n, chicago coin , 9 / 63 , normal sized score reels , proturding squared gooseneck pinhood (\nswing - away\ncabinet ) .\n, chicago coin , 1 / 57 , a ball bowler using skee - alley scoring , 11 or 13 foot long , skee - ball .\n, united , 2 / 61 , 4 . 5\nballs , two different games ( regulation and line - up ) .\nomni shuffle alley , united / williams , 4 / 80 , solidstate , flyer , flyer , bg , game , electronics .\nessentially there are\npuck bowlers\n( aka\nshuffle alleys\n) and\nball bowlers\n( aka\nbowling alleys\n) , and there are some other variant bowling games too ( discussed below ) . most bowlers ( shuffle or ball ) are six player games . united manufacturing was the premier maker of coin operated bowling and shuffle alley games during their history . there were other companies making these games ( chicago coin and bally for example ) , but united made the bulk of them ( and probably the best games too ) .\n( 10 / 49 ) . united continued to make shuffle alley all the way to the 1990s . shuffle alleys are the less desirable of the coin operated bowling games , but most people can fit them in their basement ( unlike the next type of bowler . . . )\n, chicago coin , 1 / 64 , swing - away backbox cabinet for easier service , 13 / 16 / 21 foot lengths , 6 games .\n, chicago coin , late 1970s ( exact date unknown ) , uses bally / stern solidstate board system , one of the last ball bowlers made .\nunited ' s first shuffle alley with score reels , the 1952\nsuper shuffle 6 player\nwith it ' s pins revealed .\n, united , 9 / 62 , roll down bowler , 7 games , six players , 9 feet long , 3\nballs .\n10th frame manhattan shuffle alley , united , 9 / 52 , basically the same game as\n10th frame star\nshuffle alley .\nall spares : on each frame , the machine presents each player with a random set of pins to score . the game selects from 2 to 6 pins that each player has to hit to score the spare , earning 300 points . failing to get the\nspare\nscores only the pins hit . one shot per frame .\nby the early 1960s , united and the other manufacturers had developed alternative bowling scoring systems . some games had as many as seven different scoring schemes , which were user selectable at the start of a game . probably the most innovative scoring ideas came from chicago coin . some scoring systems included :\nlucky bowling alley , united , 11 / 62 , fluorescent bg lighting , larger white on black score reels , seven player selectable games .\n, united , 9 / 58 , roll down bowler , 1 . 5\nballs , 7 . 5 foot long , two players .\n, united , 6 / 62 , a rolldown ball bowler type game in a shuffle alley size cabinet , 5 games . very similar to\ncase in point ; a gentlemen called me with a 13 foot 1958 united ball bowler . the owner ' s dad worked for a wiring company in the 1950s that supplied wiring harnesses to united . in the christmas of 1958 , a truck pulled up to his house , and out came a brand new 1958 united bonus bowler ( thank the united santa claus ! ) the game remained in their basement the whole time . a\nhome use only\nball bowler ( great condition ! ) , but the game no longer worked , and the owners were moving .\n, united , circa 1956 ( exact date unknown ) , perhaps united ' s first ball bowler ? two players , uses 8 . 5\npins and 4\nballs ( not 3\nand not 4 . 5\n) . ball return is on an external ball guide .\nduplex bowling alley , united , 11 / 58 , 4 . 5\nballs , 13 / 16 / 17 / 20 foot lengths , first united ball bowler with two scoring schemes (\nregulation\nwith 300 points max , or\nprogressive\nwith 990 points max ) .\nfor bowling fans , ball bowlers are the real deal . of the coin operated bowling games , ball bowlers are more desirable than shuffle alleys . unfortunately , bally stopped making ball bowler in 1966 , united in 1970 , and ccm in 1973 . they just took up too much floor space ( even compared to shuffle alleys ) . there is even a rumor that in the 1960s someone tried to sue united for breaking their foot with a dropped ball bowler ball . also ball bowlers were expensive when new ( much more expensive than nearly any other coin operated device ) . for these reasons , 1970 (\n, chicago coin , 1967 , puck bowler with a basketball theme and scoring , backglass animation that shots balls into a basket in the backbox via kickout holes .\n, chicago coin , 8 / 65 , lazy susan swivel score rack , 13 / 17 foot lengths ( 4 / 8 foot extensions ) , 6 games .\n, chicago coin , 1957 , a ski - ball type bowler with 3\nwood balls , 4 frames per game with 2 or 3 shots per frame .\n, chicago coin , 9 / 58 , 4 . 5\nballs , first ccm ball bowler with non - casket lane , protruding - nose style pinhood .\n, united / williams , 9 / 68 , 13 / 16 foot lengths ( additional 4 and 8 foot sections available ) , 5 games .\ncopyright \u00a9 2018 company check ltd ( 04905417 ) registered office : caspian point one , pierhead street , cardiff , cf10 4dq , united kingdom .\n, chicago coin , 1967 , lazy susan swivel score rack , 13 . 5 / 16 . 5 foot lengths , 4 . 5\nballs , 6 games .\n, chicago coin , 8 / 64 , 13 / 16 / 21 foot lengths , 6 games , last ccm game with oak lanes finished in a wood stain .\n, chicago coin , 1968 , 13 . 5 / 16 . 5 foot lengths , lazy susan swivel score rack , 4 . 5\nballs , 6 games .\nsuperbowl bowling alley , chicago coin , late 1970s ( exact date unknown ) , uses bally / stern solidstate board system , one of the last ball bowlers made .\n) . this game was significantly different than a shuffle alley ( though it shared the same basic game rules ) . chicago coin and bally introduced their own initial ball bowlers after united , in february 1957 (\nbowling league\nand\na . b . c . bowling lane\n, respectively ) .\n, united , 10 / 61 , 4 / 5\nballs , seven star has a pin indicator hood , 7 stars has seven different games .\ntriple score ( shuffle alley ) , chicago coin , 1952 , 30 / 20 strike / spare scoring , frames 5 , 7 , 10 give\ntriple\nscore .\nin june 1964 , the seeburg corporation ( of jukebox fame ) bought the williams electronic manufacturing corporation . seeburg operated williams as a fully owned subsidiary , with williams continuing its amusement machine production and maintained its distribution system . in buying williams , seeburg acquired all the issued and outstanding shares of capital stock from the firm ' s two shareholders , samuel stern and bernard weinberg .\n10th frame manhattan shuffle alley , united , 9 / 52 , tenth frame manhattan , basically the same game as\n10th frame star\nshuffle alley .\ncentury gaming , founded in 1986 with the legalization of gambling machines in montana , will acquire 100 percent of united coin stock by early 2004 , the companies said . the deal will be worth roughly $ 127 million , including about $ 103 million in cash , $ 18 million in preferred stock and $ 6 million in debt .\n( roll down ) , united , 9 / 58 , roll down bowler , 1 . 5\nballs , 7 . 5 foot long , two players .\n, chicago coin , 12 / 58 , 4\nballs , two ball bowlers right next to each other in a single game ( ! ) , protruding - nose style pinhood .\narticles ) . as late as the 1983 , williams was still using the united name on their shuffle alleys ( 1983 ' s triple strike was the last shuffle with the\nunited\nname ) . unfortunately , in 1999 williams stopped making all amusement devices ( they only make slot machines now , under the williams name ) .\npower vision is a brand new and completely united coin developed and produced multi - game device , the first of its kind specifically designed for the nevada locals gaming market . everything from the look and feel of gameplay to the paytables themselves have been developed with only one goal in mind - to provide the nevada player with the ultimate in gaming entertainment .\n, chicago coin , 1972 , 13 / 16 foot lengths ( additional 4 and 8 foot extensions available ) , 4 . 5\nballs , 5 games ( with beer frame ) .\nin 1967 , three years earlier ) . the other manufacturers ( chicago coin and bally ) also stopped making ball bowlers about the same time ( 1973 for ccm ) . solidstate ball bowlers did sparatically appear in the late 1970s , but not very many models were ever introduced during the 1970s . chicago coin had the last em ( electro - mechanical ) ball bowler in 1973 called\nduring the 1950s bowling was a big american past time . to capitalize on this trend , united invented ( and other companies copied ) coin operated versions of bowling . these games typically were not in bowling alleys ( but sometimes were , for those wanting a quick game of bowling , without shoe rentals ! ) , but were in arcades and corner bars .\nred pin detroit red pin ( shuffle alley ) , chicago coin , 2 / 59 . made specifically for the detroit area . does not use rollover switches but the puck hits the pins .\nthe company has revised its fiscal year earnings guidance for 2004 to reflect the anticipated refinancing charge . the company expects to earn $ 1 . 10 per share for the year , or 94 cents including the refinancing charge of 16 cents per share . the figures don ' t include an expected gain of 65 cents per share from the united coin sale by march 2004 .\ndouble - score shuffle alley , chicago coin , 1952 , early shuffle with score reels , strikes score as 30 points , spares score as 20 points , certain frames score double the pin points .\n, chicago coin , 1969 , lazy susan swivel score rack , 4 . 5\nballs , 13 . 5 / 16 . 5 foot lengths , six games ( including a beer frame ) .\n7 - stars bowling alley , united , 10 / 61 , 4 / 5\nballs , seven star has a pin indicator hood , 7 stars has seven different games .\nstrike master shuffle alley , williams , 1991 , dot matrix score display , last shuffle alley made by williams / united , flyer , flyer , bg , pins , game .\n, chicago coin , 3 / 59 , 4 . 5\nballs , first ccm ball bowler with large score reels , not to be confused with the later\nhi - score king bowler\n.\nfor a playfield switch diagram . this particular diagram is from the 1961 united\nline up\nshuffle alley . it shows each alley switch and what relay and function it performs .\ndouble - score ( shuffle alley ) , chicago coin , 1952 , early shuffle with score reels , strikes score as 30 points , spares score as 20 points , certain frames score double the pin points .\n, chicago coin , 1 / 64 , swing - away backbox cabinet for easier service with\nfree back\nor\noutlaw sprint wing\n, 13 / 16 / 21 foot lengths , 6 games .\n, united , 8 / 59 , 13 / 16 / 17 / 20 foot lengths , one player ( most ball bowlers are six player ) , light animated backglass showing pins left .\n, chicago coin , 1971 , 13 / 16 foot lengths ( additional 4 and 8 foot extensions available ) , lazy susan swivel score rack , 6 games ( include beer frame ) , 4 . 5\nballs .\n, chicago coin , 1967 , giant oversized 6\nballs with a single finger hole ( but can be used with standard 4 . 5\nballs too ) , lazy susan swivel score rack , 6 games , much like\n, chicago coin , 8 / 65 , lazy susan swivel score rack ( rounded gooseneck pinhood ) , 13 / 17 foot lengths ( 4 / 8 foot extensions ) , natural oak lanes with stenciled graphics , 6 games .\ni can arrange shipping from nearly anywhere within north america . i buy ball bowlers from 1957 to 1970 ball bowlers ( bowling alleys ) by united , williams and chicago coin machines ( chicago dynamics industries , aka cdi ) . these are more difficult to ship , but often it is possible ( please contact me if you have one for sale , and where the game is located - i am near detroit , michigan . )\n, chicago coin , 1952 , 3\nballs . the first roll - down style bowler . not really a ball bowler , though it does use balls . the balls roll back down the lane and fall into a tray .\nrebound shuffle , chicago coin , 12 / 58 . simple electronics : a coin mech , relays to drop the pins , and a frame counter in the middle ( under the yellow strip ) , and simple contacts at the far end . when the puck hits the contacts it adds one to the count . when 8 are counted the frame advances one . when the 8 frames are played , the game ends and the pins pop up , ending the game .\n, chicago coin , 3 / 59 , 4 . 5\nballs , first ccm ball bowler with large score reels , not to be confused with the later\nhi - score king bowler\n, protruding - nose style pinhood .\n. these three games used a unique\nswivel action\nreciprocating pins , which allowed the pins to move in any direction ( not just backwards like the linear united / ccm games ) . unfortunately parts for these ( often broken ) pins are difficult to find , which presents a problem . but on the other hand , these bally bowlers are probably the best all around contact ball bowler for realism . only the 1960 united\na ball bowler ball hitting the pins on united ' s\njumbo\nball bowler . this was largely an optical illusion , as the ball hits lane switches in front of the pins which electrically retracted the pins .\n30 / 20 : prior to 1956 , nearly all bowlers used this scoring method - 30 points for a strike , 20 points for a spare . united changed to real\nregulation\nstyle scoring in 11 / 55 with\n, united , 9 / 59 , 4 . 5\nballs , 13 / 16 / 17 / 20 foot lengths , allowed two or three player teams to compete and kept team scores ( or six individual players ) .\n, united , 12 / 59 , 13 / 16 / 17 / 20 foot lengths , 4 . 5\nballs , player choice of regulation ( 300 point max ) or progressive ( 990 point max ) scoring games .\n, united , 10 / 59 , 4 . 5\nballs , allowed individual or team scoring , gave player choice of easy / medium / hard strike feature ( changed the lane switch combination required to obtain a strike ) .\n, united , 12 / 57 , 4 . 5\nballs , ball hits pins but uses lane switches for actual pin retraction , jumbo is exactly the same as royal except royal is a contact bowler and jumbo is not .\nbowling alley , united , 11 / 56 , united ' s first ball bowler , 3\nballs , 14 foot length ( only ) so the flyer says ( but 11 footers exist ; the 14 foot version has a\nman\ngraphic on the lane by the words\nstrike spare blow\nand the 11 foot version has the word by no man graphic ) , ball does not hit pins but instead travels beneath them and hits lane switches .\n, gottlieb , 3 / 50 , 1000 produced , gottlieb ' s only ( shuffle ) bowling machine , 69\nlong ( 17\nlonger than a pinball of this era ) , and just 22\nwide . the game is incredible small compared to puck bowlers by other manufacturers . uses two small 2\ndiameter pucks with the\ngottlieb\nlogo in the center . puck slides under the pins , which turn off as\nhit\n. game also came with a metal\nt\nrake in case a puck was throw lightly ( and didn ' t get past the pins ) . puck is returned to the player at the front of the cabinet next to the coin door . if game is over , puck is kept inside the game and is not released until a new game is started .\n, chicago coin , about 1961 ( exact date unknown ) , large score reels , 4 . 5\nballs , 13 . 5 ' , 16 . 5 ' or 21 . 5 ' length , 76\nx37\nx14\nbackbox , four different games .\n, chicago coin , 12 / 64 , 13 / 16 / 21 foot lengths ( 5 / 8 / 10 foot extensions available ) , 6 games , oak lanes now painted gray instead of a natural wood stain , lane now lit with florescent lamps under pinhood .\n, united , 4 / 59 , 13 / 16 / 17 / 20 foot lengths , allowed selection of\nregulation\nscoring ( 300 points max ) , or\nbonus\nscoring ( higher points for strikes , 990 points max ) .\n, united , 11 / 58 , 4 . 5\nballs , 13 / 16 / 17 / 20 foot lengths ,\neasy strike\nand\nnormal strike\nfeature ( changed the lane switch combination required to obtain a strike ) .\n, chicago coin , 9 / 63 ,\nswing - away\nservicing ( aka\nfree back\nor\noutlaw sprint wing\n, which was only used on four ccm bowlers ) , normal sized score reels , cool lane lights to show where to throw ball .\nteam - mate bowling alley , united , 12 / 59 , 13 / 16 / 17 / 20 foot lengths , 4 . 5\nballs , player choice of regulation ( 300 point max ) or progressive ( 990 point max ) scoring games .\nchicago coin ' s\nlazy susan\nswivel score rack that allowed the game to be serviced from either side , without moving a game from against a rear wall . it was a great repair idea , but the cabeinet sure was ugly ! first used in 1965 on super sonic .\n, chicago coin , about 1961 ( exact date unknown ) , large score reels , 4 . 5\nballs , 13 . 5 ' , 16 . 5 ' or 21 . 5 ' length , 76\nx37\nx14\nbackbox , four different games , wedge style pinhood .\n, united , 3 / 58 , a spin and release style roll down bowler with moving sights , uses two 2\nballs , 6 foot long , two players , no lane switches ( ball hits pins and uses overhead pin feedback switches instead ) .\nunited ball bowlers started out at a whomping 14 feet in length ( typically , but 11 to 25 foot alleys were also available ) . later ball bowler were available in even longer lengths , with chicago coin selling their later ball bowlers in lengths up to 32 feet ! ( with added extensions . ) the alley itself was about 18 inches off the ground ( later games were lower ) , and the player actually rolled one ball ( of the usual three balls in the game ) down the alley and hit bowling pins , just like real bowling .\n, united , 4 / 57 , four 3\nballs , no gutters . united ' s second ball bowler - basically it ' s the same game as their first ball bowler\nbowling alley\n( 11 / 56 ) , but has two additional sets of score reels for accumulated team scoring . length is 11 or 14 foot lengths ( a 4 foot section could be added to a 14 foot base game to get 18 feet ) . ball does not hit pins but instead travels beneath them and hits lane switches .\n, united , 8 / 57 , 3\nballs , 11 or 14 foot lengths ( a 4 foot section could be added to 14 foot base game to get 18 feet ) , ball does not hit pins but instead travels beneath them and hits lane switches .\nthis document covers post - ww2 and later bowling games ( mostly united / williams and chicago coin , but also bally and some other brands too ) . there are some other styles of games here , which loosely following a bowling theme ( i . e . they have a ball or a puck which is launched down an alley ) . this includes some skee - ball , shuffle targettes , bouncing ball shuffles , and other oddities . but all games listed here basically have one thing in common ; they either use a ball or a puck , which is hurled by the player down an alley .\non october 31 , 1964 , williams announced their move to the larger united plant at 3401 n . california avenue , chicago . williams still owns this plant today ( where slot machines are developed , but all williams production has been moved to a new plant in waukegan , il ) .\nunited ( and later chicago coin ) also sold a hybrid bowler that was a combination of a shuffle alley and a bowling alley . these games had a shorter overall length like a puck bowler ( 6 to 9 . 5 feet long ) , but used 1 . 5\nto 3\ndiameter balls instead of pucks . this hybrid bowler also often used a ball lift motor to return to the ball to the player , like a ball bowler . the ball is actually just let go by the player , and it\nrolls down\nthe tilted lane to the pins . some of these roll down bowlers included\n, chicago coin , 3 / 63 ,\nswing - away\nservicing ( aka\nfree back\nor\noutlaw sprint wing\n, which was only used on four ccm bowlers ) , normal sized score reels ( large score reels abandoned ) , 13 , 16 , 21 foot length , 6 games , similar to grand bowling alley .\nthe only true contact ball bowlers made was united royal ( 11 / 57 ) , bally lucky alley ( 8 / 58 ) , bally strike bowler ( 11 / 57 ) , ccm tv bowling league ( 11 / 57 ) , ccm lucky strike ( 1 / 58 ) and united bowlarama / mba ( 1960 ) . also some shuffle alleys were contact style too in 1957 / 1958 . for the most part i don ' t see the big deal with contact bowlers - i actually don ' t mind the lane switches ( there was a good reason the manufacturers did not make many contact bowler models ) .\n, chicago coin , 3 / 63 , first game with\nswing - away\nservicing ( which was only used for a couple ball bowlers until the\nlazy susan\nrotating backbox idea was introduced ) , normal sized score reels ( large score reels abandoned ) , 13 , 16 , 21 foot length , 6 games , similar to grand bowling alley .\n, chicago coin , 3 / 63 , first game with\nswing - away\nservicing ( which was only used for a couple ball bowlers until the\nlazy susan\nrotating backbox idea was introduced ) , normal sized score reels ( large score reels abandoned ) , 13 , 16 , 21 foot length , 6 games , similar to grand prize bowling alley .\n, chicago coin , 3 / 63 , first game with\nswing - away\nservicing ( aka\nfree back\nor\noutlaw sprint wing\n, which was only used on four ccm bowlers ) , normal sized score reels ( large score reels abandoned ) , 13 , 16 , 21 foot length , 6 games , similar to grand prize bowling alley .\nthen there ' s which bowler manufacturer to pick . as discussed above , this is largely personal preference . i like united and ccm bowlers best as i feel the quality and styling is top - notch . bally bowlers feel strange to me personally , but the 1963 - 1969 units are perhaps the best ball bowlers ever made .\n, united , 6 / 58 , 4 . 5\nballs , 13 / 16 / 17 / 20 foot lengths ( a 4 foot section could be added to the 13 or 16 foot base game to get 17 or 20 feet ) , extra shots can be won at 5th and 10th frame , ball hits pins but uses lane switches for actual pin retraction .\n, one player , has stationary small light - up bowling pins above lane . the puck on this game does * not * bounce back to the player after a shot . instead the back drains out the game , and is returned to the player at the front coin door area of the game via a belt ( when the game is over , the puck is kept inside the game ) . essentially this game is just like gottlieb ' s 1950\n. here ' s another 1950 ccm bowling alley that was ' updated ' by a chicago coin or maybe a distributor . note the addition of lighted pins on the alley ( non - moving , with an added solid red panel infront of the original bg pin lights ) , and the professionally repainted cabinet ( but not the backbox ) . the background to the backglass is a different color than the above bowling alley , so perhaps this update was done by the factory .\n, chicago coin , 12 / 64 , 13 / 16 / 21 foot lengths ( 5 / 8 / 10 foot extensions available ) , 6 games , proturding squared gooseneck pinhood (\nhi - style\ncabinet ) ,\nspare lit\nbackbox lights showing where to throw ball for a spare , oak lanes now painted gray instead of a natural wood stain , weird green backglass and cabinet paint ( less traditional ) , lane now lit with florescent lamps under pinhood .\nas for styling and game play , personally i like the 1961 to 1964 games best . these games usually have multiple games (\nflash\nbeing my favorite of the alternative - to - regulation games ) and 4 . 5\nballs . by 1964 for united and 1965 for ccm , the games get really ugly in styling . yes they are good playing games , but the classic looks of good backglass graphics , natural oak trim , and cabinet style / paint are gone .\n( 1 / 62 ) . ccm ' s variety and united ' s circus / silver were the longest at 9 . 5 and 9 feet respectively , and pixie bowler was 7 . 5 feet long . though these game were smaller , they were not very popular ( or they would have made more of this hybrid bowling game ! ) the rolldown games aren ' t really\nbowling\n, so they didn ' t sell or earn as well as ball bowlers or even shuffle alleys .\nshuffle horseshoes ( shuffle alley - 2nd version ) , chicago coin , early 1950s ( exact year unknown ) , 2 players . instead of hitting bowling pins , there are lighted horseshoe stakes at the end of the alley . if you slide the puck right , you can get a ringer just like in a real game of horseshoes . vary your shot slightly and have your puck hit just to a side of the stake and you can get awarded varying points . a\nblow\nis not getting close to the stake , and you get zero points .\nfrozen score motor : during the 1950s , united used an enclosed score motor ( unlike gottlieb or williams ) . the same grease that solidified on the score reels and stepper units is used inside the score motor ! this can be a bear to fix , necessitating\nsplitting the case\non the score motor , and cleaning it ( the case is riveted together ) . sometimes 3 - in - 1 oil can be squirted inside the case ( without\nsplitting the case\n) , on motors that are only slightly sluggish .\nbeing the ' end of the line ' ) are great games with nice natural oak trim , handsome looks , and feature - rich games . to me , the 1964 ccm majestic and 1962 ccm royal crown are the big ball bowler for looks , play , features , and repairability . but even the 1965 to 1973 ccm bowlers are good games , maybe not as good looking , but still good games . ( i have to admit , the ccm lazy susan head makes repair * way * easier than any united or bally game . )\nas for looks , united ' s 1957 to 1960 games are hard to beat , and their quality is quite good , probably better than ccm . but from 1961 to 1964 , i prefer ccm games for looks and play . also ccm bowlers are feature rich , with good play action and fun options . and they were less expensive at their release , so there is a good supply of these fun playing ccm ball bowlers out there . because of this i really like ccm ball bowlers prior to 1965 . from 1965 to 1973 , none of the bowlers look good ! the ccm\nlazy susan swivel\nscore rack cabinet style ( used from\n, used a small metal puck which slide down an alley toward targets at the other end . in place of bowling pins , shuffle targettes used a bulls - eye - style target lined with open holes . a\nlip\nat the end of the alley launched the puck up into the bulls - eye , earning different amounts of points depending on where the puck fell . after a set number of pucks had been played , the points were totaled . these shuffle targettes were a big success , and united continued to make shuffle targette games into the 1960\u2019s . these games were made mostly in the early 1950s , and are about as collectible as shuffle alleys .\n( 1957 ) . notice none of these machines use\nskee ball\nin the name and the scoring is a bit different , due to potential problems with philadelphia toboggan . united didn ' t make any ( they stuck to the skee - alley which used a puck instead of a ball ) , probably because they didn ' t want to deal with legal hassles of using skee - balls . i personally don ' t like any of the philadelphia toboggan company skee - ball machines , as they don ' t have the quality of ccm or genco machines ( but the philly toboggan machines are pretty easy to find ) , and also don ' t have the interesting scoring .\nshaquille o\u2019neal to open a las vegas restaurant , film a show . . .\nwheels wars : construction delays in dubai , new york mean las . . .\nget news delivered via email when you sign up here . choose the topics you care about most \u2013 and let us do the digging\ninvestors reacted favorably to the deal , pushing shares of alliance up $ 1 . 25 to $ 20 . 26 wednesday .\ncentury has lined up partners to fund the purchase , with financing contingent upon obtaining gaming licenses in nevada , lincoln said .\nhe declined to comment on the company ' s long - term strategy once the deal is finalized . century , which employs about 40 , has been eyeing a deal with alliance for at least nine months , he said .\nthe bally unit - - which reported a 43 percent increase in revenue driven by game sales that were up 50 percent for the quarter ended march 31 - - has a well - known brand that is emblazoned on tens of thousands of machines nationwide .\nthe transaction is subject to several conditions , including that it achieve a minimum cash flow of $ 21 million during a specific period prior to closing and that century achieve necessary licenses from nevada regulators .\nthe purchase is an opportunity to acquire a slot route operator with a\nproven track record , an experienced management team and a substantial base of proprietary technology ,\nlincoln said .\nwe also will continue to look at new opportunities to further enhance our position as the industry leader ,\nhe said .\nalliance also intends to sell its 49 percent stake in video services , a slot route operator in the new orleans region , to gentilly gaming llc by june 30 , 2004 . vsi operates about 710 machines in nine off - track betting parlors in the region . alliance intends to sell all of its vsi stock to gentilly , a newly formed company of new orleans investors . the companies didn ' t disclose the cost of the transaction .\nrevenue for the nevada slot route fell 5 percent and cash flow fell 29 percent for the quarter ended march 31 . revenue for the louisiana route fell 7 percent and cash flow fell 25 percent .\nthe third subsidiary , european manufacturer bally wulff , will be sold to an unnamed private equity investment group for $ 16 . 5 million in cash . the deal is expected to close by july 31 . alliance said it will take a charge on the sale in the second fiscal quarter to reflect the unit ' s declining value .\nalliance also is reviewing plans to refinance debt issues worth $ 190 million and $ 150 million by the first fiscal quarter of 2004 , which would result in a pre - tax charge of about $ 12 million .\nin april , alliance raised its earnings - per - share estimate for fiscal 2003 to 88 cents based on the strength of bally gaming . including a 20 cent charge for the write down of bally wulff , earnings would be 68 cents , the company said wednesday . the company anticipates earning about 80 cents per share from its bally gaming and systems unit and about 8 cents from its soon - to - be discontinued operations this fiscal year .\nthis is the culmination of several years of planning\nsince around 1999 , bally gaming vice president of marketing marcus prater said .\nthat was the year the company ' s former chief executive , morry goldstein , left the troubled company and appointed bob miodunski as chief operating officer .\nthe bally wulff division has been a cash drain for alliance for some time . but the company had held off from selling it because its value would be dampened by poor performance .\nunder miodunski , the company decided to cut costs and reduce debt while focusing on its bally unit , prater said .\nthe future of vsi ' s 60 or so employees is too early to determine because that deal is further off , prater said .\nthe bally wulff deal is expected sooner but the investment group is still formulating its management strategy , he said . the berlin - based subsidiary employs about 300 people and makes wall - mounted gambling machines specifically for the german market .\nunit revenue fell 8 percent and cash flow dropped 38 percent for the quarter ended march 31 .\ncheck this out for a full explanation of our conversion to the livefyre commenting system and instructions on how to sign up for an account .\nfor inquiries related to this message please contact support . for sales inquiries , please visit urltoken\nif you believe this to be in error , please confirm below that you are not a robot by clicking\ni ' m not a robot\nbelow .\nplease make sure your browser supports javascript and cookies and that you are not blocking them from loading . for more information you can review the terms of service and cookie policy .\ncentury gaming ceo steve arntzen said the name change \u201cbetter reflects\u201d the products offered in both nevada and montana .\n\u201cthis centralization not only streamlines operations to realize significant economies of scale for the company , \u201d arntzen said , \u201cit encourages implementation of best practices and policies that combine to make century products smarter and far more advanced . \u201d\nthe company recently launched several technical upgrades ; game tender , which allows for continual monitoring , faster bonus awarding and up - to - the - minute data of the company\u2019s gaming machines , and i3 , which allows cash for play at any gambling establishment where century operates the games .\nthe system was recently installed at 54 rebel gasoline stations and convenience stores in southern nevada .\n\u201cour system provides valuable marketing information to management while delivering strong technology support to convenience store clerks who don\u2019t have the ability to have direct one - on - one contact with key players , \u201d he said .\n\u201cour ultimate goal is to deepen player engagement and loyalty , \u201d arntzen said .\ncontact reporter howard stutz at hstutz @ urltoken or 702 - 477 - 3871 . follow @ howardstutz on twitter .\nexhale nevada ceo pete findley talks about the one year anniversary of the legalization of recreational marijuana in nevada . 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{"id": 55496, "summary": [{"text": "the wisconsin ovarian cancer alliance ( woca ) is an education , support and advocacy organization in the u.s. state of wisconsin that helps fight ovarian cancer .", "topic": 2}, {"text": "it was founded in may 2001 to bring attention to ovarian cancer , as well as provide education , encourage advocacy and garner support for research and an eventual cure .", "topic": 2}, {"text": "woca is a tax-exempt organization pursuant to section 501 ( c ) ( 3 ) of the internal revenue code .", "topic": 1}, {"text": "the organization falls under the umbrella , and is a working partner of the ovarian cancer national alliance .", "topic": 1}, {"text": "the wisconsin ovarian cancer alliance mission is to overcome ovarian cancer through the following : education - woca pledges to create awareness of early warning signs that may be indicative of ovarian cancer .", "topic": 33}, {"text": "this means educating individuals , the medical community and organizations to recognize the subtle symptoms of ovarian cancer .", "topic": 1}, {"text": "in so doing , woca hopes to increase early detection and improve treatment methods .", "topic": 17}, {"text": "support - woca works to support wisconsin women and their families in their battle against ovarian cancer .", "topic": 2}, {"text": "this includes developing and distributing educational material , promoting support systems and creating networking groups .", "topic": 30}, {"text": "advocacy - woca 's membership supports the advocacy efforts of the ovarian cancer national alliance to secure additional funds and advance research toward a cure .", "topic": 1}, {"text": "woca achieves its mission through grass roots campaigns , annual events and fundraisers , support groups , industry partnerships and educational activities . ", "topic": 2}], "title": "wisconsin ovarian cancer alliance", "paragraphs": ["the wisconsin ovarian cancer alliance is proud to be a community partner of the ovarian cancer research fund alliance .\nthe wisconsin ovarian cancer alliance is committed to providing education , support , and funding of research for ovarian cancer throughout wisconsin .\n\u00a92000 wisconsin ovarian cancer alliance . all rights reserved . the wisconsin ovarian cancer alliance is a 501 ( c ) ( 3 ) tax - exempt organization .\nthe wisconsin ovarian cancer alliance is committed to providing education , support , and funding of research for ovarian cancer throughout wisconsin .\nin 2017 the wisconsin ovarian cancer alliance was able to fund $ 25 , 000 toward ovarian cancer research . we hope to grow this number every year !\nwith cancer clinics across eastern wisconsin , you can find care near you . we also offer care at wisconsin\u2019s first spanish - language cancer clinic .\nbecause of your support , woca has been able to donate to ovarian cancer research in wisconsin . last year woca donated $ 25 , 000 to\nwoca started in 2000 after joan sagan , an oncology nurse , was diagnosed with ovarian cancer . she knew immediately that she wanted to start a group in wisconsin that did for ovarian cancer what the komen foundation did for breast cancer . our mission : education , support , and advocacy . woca pledges to create awareness of the subtle symptoms of ovarian cancer . woca works to support wisconsin women and their families in their battle with ovarian cancer . that includes , but is not limited to , developing and distributing educational materials , promoting support systems , and creating networking groups . woca\u2019s membership supports the advocacy efforts of the ovarian cancer national alliance to secure funds and advance research on the national level . woca also supports state programs that are dedicated to ovarian cancer research .\nan integral part of the university of wisconsin school of medicine and public health , the university of wisconsin carbone cancer center unites more than 280 physicians and scientists who work together in translating discoveries from research laboratories into new treatments that benefit people with cancer . the only national cancer institute ( nci ) - designated comprehensive cancer center in wisconsin , the university of wisconsin carbone cancer center provides the best available cancer care to more than 31 , 000 patients each year and participates in more than 250 clinical trials annually .\nwoca drops off comfort totes to area hospitals for women recently diagnosed with ovarian cancer .\nthis one - stop service provides a comprehensive yet simplified system for women to find and link to clinical trial options for ovarian cancer . the ovarian cancer national alliance clinical trials matching service is available by telephone at ( 800 ) 535 - 1682 or by clicking\nscreening trials look for ways to detect ovarian cancer at an early stage in healthy women .\nbreast abcd after breast cancer diagnosis breast cancer recovery foundation , inc . nbcc : national breast cancer coalition susan g . komen breast cancer foundation\nwoman to woman is a program of the ovarian cancer research fund alliance ( ocrfa ) . ovarian cancer survivors from the south carolina ovarian cancer foundation\u2019s upstate group serve as volunteer mentors in this program which is available to patients from all area hospital systems . the local program coordinator is based at greenville health system and may be reached at 864 - 455 - 5694 .\nthe wisconsin ovarian cancer alliance ( woca ) is a not - for - profit organization founded in 2000 to provide awareness and education for ovarian cancer patients , and their families . while we realize the financial burden that can come about due to ovarian cancer , woca\u2019s \u201cteal in need\u201d campaign focuses on financially assisting ovarian cancer patients while they are currently undergoing treatment or finished treatment within the past 6 months . woca defines \u201ctreatment\u201d as : chemotherapy , radiation , surgery , clinical trials , and / or therapy / program regimen . if additional funds are available , woca will accept applications from all individuals with a history of ovarian cancer that reside is the state of wisconsin . woca assists individuals regardless of their race , age , religion , or sexual orientation . to be eligible for financial assistance , you must be an ovarian cancer patient living or receiving treatment in wisconsin , unless otherwise approved by the \u201cteal in need\u201d committee .\nfocuses on understanding the interaction between ovarian cancer spheroids and the mesothelium that lines the peritoneal cavity in order to determine how spheroids play a role in ovarian cancer metastasis and resistance to treatment .\nprevention trials test ways to reduce the risk of ovarian cancer . they typically enroll healthy women at high risk for developing ovarian cancer or survivors who want to prevent its return or reduce the chance of developing a new type of cancer .\nfort washington , pa \u2014 the national comprehensive cancer network \u00ae ( nccn \u00ae ) , an alliance of the nation\u2019s leading cancer centers dedicated to quality , effectiveness , and efficiency of cancer care , today announced that university of wisconsin carbone cancer center has been elected to institutional membership . nccn now has 27 member institutions serving the needs of people with cancer throughout the united states .\nthey heard tales of puzzling symptoms and missed opportunities . such stories are common among ovarian cancer patients .\nencouraging those diagnosed with ovarian cancer . we invite all women diagnosed with ovarian cancer to come learn more about woca and our mission . you are welcome to come once , twice , or every time !\nif these women could be diagnosed at stage 1 , they would have more of a chance to live ,\nsaid kelli zembruski , president of the wisconsin ovarian cancer alliance . cancer ' s progression is ranked in stages , with 1 being the earliest and 4 the latest . zembruski ' s sister , joan sagan , an oncology nurse herself , was diagnosed with stage 3 ovarian cancer at the age of 49 and died at 53 .\nthere are a number of different web - based resources where people can search for clinical trials . we are proud to offer the ovarian cancer research fund alliance clinical trials matching service in partnership with emergingmed .\ndiagnostic trials seek to develop better ways to diagnose and care for women with ovarian cancer . they usually enroll women who have already had ovarian cancer or who have signs and symptoms of it . many of the current diagnostic trials in ovarian cancer focus on proteomics , which involves evaluating the levels of different proteins in the blood .\nthe lyda hill cancer prevention center provides cancer risk assessment , screening and diagnostic services .\nuniversity of wisconsin carbone cancer center has been named the newest nccn member institution ; nccn now has 27 member institutions serving patients throughout the united states .\nwoca is a tax - exempt organization pursuant to section 501 ( c ) ( 3 ) of the internal revenue code . the organization falls under the umbrella and is a working partner of the ovarian cancer national alliance .\n13825 w national ave , ste 103 ( 1 , 824 . 32 mi ) new berlin , wisconsin 53151\n\u201ci\u2019m not supposed to be here , \u201d she says . she believes that the reason she was spared was because god walked her through the fire , in part to raise awareness about the disease through her work with the ovarian cancer research fund alliance ( ocrfa ) . unlike colon cancer , which can be caught early , ovarian cancer is usually diagnosed in its later , deadlier stages .\nit was while working as a volunteer on the komen foundation\u2019s milwaukee race for the cure in 1999 that joan sagan , an oncology nurse with more than 20 years experience , was diagnosed with ovarian cancer . she knew right away that she wanted to start a wisconsin organization that would do for ovarian cancer what the komen foundation did for breast cancer : provide education , encourage advocacy , generate support .\neach person\u2019s cancer is unique . genetic tumor analysis and a unique database could help your cancer team find more effective treatments to your specific cancer .\nthe ovarian cancer national alliance clinical trials matching service provides information on current clinical trials in the united states and canada . women can customize their searches based on a range of criteria that includes the specific ovarian cancer type , stage , treatment history and place where she can enroll . a clinical trial specialist will be assigned to each caller to guide her through her confidential search .\nin a conference room recently at aurora sinai medical center in milwaukee , a handful of third - year medical students from the university of wisconsin school of medicine and public health received a one - hour lesson in ovarian cancer , one they would not soon forget .\ngenetic / familial high - risk assessment : breast and ovarian , version 1 . 2014\nthe nccn member institutions are : fred & pamela buffett cancer center , omaha , ne ; case comprehensive cancer center / university hospitals seidman cancer center and cleveland clinic taussig cancer institute , cleveland , oh ; city of hope comprehensive cancer center , los angeles , ca ; dana - farber / brigham and women\u2019s cancer center | massachusetts general hospital cancer center , boston , ma ; duke cancer institute , durham , nc ; fox chase cancer center , philadelphia , pa ; huntsman cancer institute at the university of utah , salt lake city , ut ; fred hutchinson cancer research center / seattle cancer care alliance , seattle , wa ; the sidney kimmel comprehensive cancer center at johns hopkins , baltimore , md ; robert h . lurie comprehensive cancer center of northwestern university , chicago , il ; mayo clinic cancer center , phoenix / scottsdale , az , jacksonville , fl , and rochester , mn ; memorial sloan kettering cancer center , new york , ny ; moffitt cancer center , tampa , fl ; the ohio state university comprehensive cancer center - james cancer hospital and solove research institute , columbus , oh ; roswell park cancer institute , buffalo , ny ; siteman cancer center at barnes - jewish hospital and washington university school of medicine , st . louis , mo ; st . jude children\u2019s research hospital / the university of tennessee health science center , memphis , tn ; stanford cancer institute , stanford , ca ; university of alabama at birmingham comprehensive cancer center , birmingham , al ; uc san diego moores cancer center , la jolla , ca ; ucsf helen diller family comprehensive cancer center , san francisco , ca ; university of colorado cancer center , aurora , co ; university of michigan comprehensive cancer center , ann arbor , mi ; the university of texas md anderson cancer center , houston , tx ; university of wisconsin carbone cancer center , madison , wi ; vanderbilt - ingram cancer center , nashville , tn ; and yale cancer center / smilow cancer hospital , new haven , ct .\nthen , late in 2007 , a gynecologist phoned to tell her she had endometrial cancer , which appears in the lining of the uterus . women who have endometrial cancer run a 15 % risk of also having ovarian cancer , and when doctors removed her ovaries in a hysterectomy , they found cancer in both .\ntreatment trials determine what new treatments or combinations of existing treatments can help women who have ovarian cancer . they evaluate the effectiveness of new treatments or new ways to use existing treatments . ( a \u201ctreatment\u201d may be a drug , therapy vaccine , surgery , or any combination of these . ) various treatment trials exist for women with ovarian cancer , most of which explore the effectiveness of different combinations of surgery and drug therapies in fighting ovarian cancer .\nwith a team to help you every step of the way , no matter how complex your cancer may be , you\u2019ll find everything you need at aurora health care , wisconsin\u2019s largest oncology program .\noriginally announced as an alliance of 13 leading cancer centers in 1995 , nccn is devoted to patient care , research , and education in order to improve the quality , effectiveness , and efficiency of cancer care so that patients can live better lives .\n. ovarian cancer screening with ca 125 and selective use of ultrasound : sonographic findings . 112th annual meeting of the american roentgen ray society , 2012 .\n\u201cour collaboration with university of wisconsin carbone cancer center will play an integral role as nccn strengthens its foothold in national oncology policy , \u201d said gary j . weyhmuller , mba , sphr , executive vice president / chief operating officer , nccn . \u201cas part of its impressive policy program , uwccc houses a coalition of more than 100 organizations in wisconsin working to reduce the burden of cancer by convening governmental affairs experts , cancer care providers , and health care administrators . \u201d\nwe invite all women diagnosed with ovarian cancer and their support team to come learn more about woca and our mission . this will be a time to connect with the woca staff members , board members , and other individuals affected by ovarian cancer . you are welcome to come once , twice , or every month !\n\u201cwe are pleased to welcome university of wisconsin carbone cancer center as an nccn member institution , \u201d said robert w . carlson , md , chief executive officer , nccn . \u201cuwccc\u2019s esteemed cancer center indeed brings unique attributes to the alliance , particularly its comprehensive palliative care program which includes an in - patient unit and consultation service , children\u2019s hospital consultative service , and an outpatient onco - palliative care clinic . \u201d\nas an nccn member institution , expert faculty from university of wisconsin carbone cancer center will have the opportunity to represent their institution on the 49 multidisciplinary nccn clinical practice guidelines in oncology ( nccn guidelines \u00ae ) panels that set the standard of cancer care and oncology policy in the united states . additionally , university of wisconsin carbone cancer center investigators and patients will have the opportunity to participate in ground - breaking clinical trials offered through the nccn oncology research program ( orp ) .\nfar more women are diagnosed with breast cancer each year , but the disease is easier to detect . women can perform self - exams and catch it early . ovarian cancer is far more difficult to detect early on .\nwoca is an active participate in survivors teaching students : ( r ) : saving women\u2019s lives . this program allows ovarian cancer survivors to share their story with future healthcare professionals to help increase their understanding of ovarian cancer symptoms and risk factors so that they can diagnose the disease when it is in its earlier , treatable stages .\nas one of the original nci - designated comprehensive cancer centers , we are delighted to have the opportunity to join the esteemed cancer centers of nccn , which share our devotion to improving the lives of people with cancer through the rapid application of cancer discovery to cancer care and education ,\nsaid howard bailey , md , director of the uw carbone cancer center .\na woman is eligible to participate in a clinical trial at any point in her experience with ovarian cancer . many women think of clinical trials as an option only after other treatments have failed . clinical trials exist for women in this situation , but many equally important trials are available for women earlier in their fight against ovarian cancer .\novarian cancer survivor registration is free . to register send your first & last name , team name , t - shirt size , and whether you are running or walking to\ni am an ovarian cancer survivor . i knew immediately upon diagnosis that i wanted to get involved with the ovarian cancer community . i just needed to do something to feel like i could help myself and others combat this deadly disease . i am pleased to have found woca so that i know my efforts are helping other women in my home town .\nclinical trials are carefully designed research studies that involve volunteers . researchers carry out ovarian cancer clinical trials to find ways of improving medical care and treatment for women with this disease .\n. ovarian cancer screening : corpus luteum and other factors - how to sort them out . 108th annual meeting of the american roentgen ray society 190 ( 4 suppl ) , 2008 .\nthree days after she ran a half marathon in chicago in 2013 , she was diagnosed not only with colon cancer , but also late - stage ovarian cancer . she had just finished the 13 . 1 - mile race on a sunday\u2014having run her fastest time\u2014and then on tuesday doctors felt \u201ca mass on her ovaries . \u201d she was one of the 22 , 000 women diagnosed with ovarian cancer in any given year , from which 17 , 000 will die .\nyou have cancer , ovarian cancer . you ' re having surgery at 12 o ' clock today ,\na doctor told gayle kremer in 2005 . kremer was 49 and had first approached doctors a full year earlier with symptoms , including abnormal bleeding between periods .\nemergingmed operates the nation\u2019s largest cancer clinical trials matching and referral service . more than 60 , 000 cancer patients have been prescreened and referred to its database of more than 7 , 000 cancer clinical trials , which also includes all of the trials featured in the national cancer institute\u2019s clinical trials database .\n. ovarian cancer : new sonographic findings in early cancers and how to utilize ultrasound effectively for early detection . abdominal radiology course / the society of gastrointestinal radiologists and the society of uroradiology , 2011 .\nthe primary focus of my research is to devise specific methods for early diagnosis of epithelial ovarian cancer ( eoc ) and to understand the effect of factors produced by ovarian tumors on the functional capacity of tumor infiltrating lymphocytes . this research involves extensive utilization of glycoproteomic analysis in conjunction with cellular immunology , molecular biology and glycobiology .\nmany ovarian cancer patients have found it enormously helpful to connect with women who have traveled the same path . we can help by offering the wisdom , compassion and support of those who have endured a similar experience .\n. sonographic findings in early ovarian cancer : preliminary experience in a population of high risk women screened with biannual ultrasound . 96th annual meeting and scientific assembly of the radiological society of north america meeting program , 2010 .\nafter her treatment , sagan assembled family , friends , medical professionals and fellow survivors to launch the wisconsin ovarian cancer alliance ( woca ) . after sagan ' s passing the organization was carried on by her two sisters , sandi and kelli until their retirement in 2015 . formed in may 2000 , the nonprofit group has been on a fast track ever since . key actions have included the formation of a medical advisory board ; identification of outreach partners in green bay and madison , as well as metropolitan milwaukee ; creation of the comedy for a cause fundraising event ; and the launch of this informational web site .\nmeghan shannon , shareholder in the business law practice at reinhart boerner van deuren s . c . in milwaukee , wisconsin . she joined the komen board in 2015 . for the past six years , shannon has been actively involved with the komen southeastern wisconsin affiliate , where she served as board president and treasurer . shannon also was nominated through komen\u2019s affiliate network and brings experience in many areas of corporate , business and finance law . she received her undergraduate degree in accounting from the university of notre dame and her law degree from the university of wisconsin law school . she is a certified public accountant .\nlaurie fink holds a bachelor of science degree in chemistry and ph . d . in pharmacology from the university of minnesota . she has been a grant reviewer for the national institutes of health and the minnesota ovarian cancer alliance . she is a regular presenter at international museum conferences , is involved in a national discussion around the future of museum collections , and is exploring ways to incorporate citizen science into the museum .\nat aurora , you can find top care for all types and stages of cancer .\ncomplementary & alternative medicine ( cam ) a . p . john cancer institute nccam : national center for complementary and alternative medicine occam : office of cancer complementary and alternative medicine\nthe cancer knows no borders campaign features people like you who chose aurora for their care .\nthe first woman to woman program was founded in 2004 at the mount sinai medical center by ovarian cancer survivor valerie goldfein in collaboration with the mount sinai department of obstetrics , gynecology and reproductive sciences and the mount sinai department of social work . valerie\u2019s goal in starting the program was to alleviate some of the fear and loneliness she experienced at the time of her diagnosis with ovarian cancer . ocrfa ( then ocrf ) was an early funder of the woman to woman program at mount sinai .\nquality - of - life / supportive care trials aim to improve the quality of life for ovarian cancer patients , survivors , and their families . these may include issues like side effects from chemotherapy like neuropathy or nausea , or need for pain medication .\nit really was me that said , ' something ' s wrong . let ' s pursue it , '\nsaid wilhelmsen . further tests revealed that she had a large mass in her abdomen - ovarian cancer , stage 3c . she went through six cycles of chemotherapy , but the cancer returned . in august , she started treatment again .\nintroduction to the nccn guidelines \u00ae for vulvar cancer and corresponding systemic therapy recommendations , sept . 27\nnon - small cell lung cancer , version 5 . 2017 , nccn clinical practice guidelines in oncology\npatnana m , vikram r . new staging system for gastric cancer . in : advances in surgical pathology : gastric cancer . lippincott williams & wilkins : philadelphia , 266 - 282 , 2011 .\nyou deserve the best possible cancer care . receive an evaluation from all cancer disciplines in one visit at one of our multidisciplinary cancer clinics . explore proven treatments , promising innovations , and dozens of clinical trials , all easily accessible . get personalized care with a tailored plan at our precision medicine clinic .\ngiving blood and platelets provides hope for cancer patients who depend on the generosity of donors like you .\nindividuals affected by ovarian cancer often feel a sense of isolation . while we do not provide medical advice , we welcome your comments through the contact form below . we will make every attempt to respond to your questions , ideas and suggestions in a timely and confidential fashion .\nusually part of another clinical trial , genetic trials attempt to determine how a woman\u2019s genetic makeup can influence the detection , diagnosis , prognosis , and treatment of ovarian cancer . ( family - based genetic research studies exist that differ from cancer clinical trials ; in these studies , multiple high - risk family members may give blood and tissue and agree to be evaluated on an annual basis . )\nfor a cancer survivor , loved ones are crucial to treatment . explore ways to develop a support system .\ndr . olufunmilayo \u201cfunmi\u201d olopade , m . d . , f . a . c . p . currently serves as one of the komen scholars , an advisory group of 70 distinguished scholars and leaders in breast cancer research who participate in komen ' s scientific peer review process . as a widely respected leader in breast cancer research , dr . olopade\u2019s work has helped scientists around the globe gain a greater understanding of breast cancer . a highly skilled hematology oncologist with proven expertise in cancer risk assessment , dr . olopade is an expert on individualized treatment for breast cancer as well as quality of life concerns for breast cancer patients . she currently serves as director of the center for clinical cancer genetics and professor of medicine and human genetics at the university of chicago .\nthe national comprehensive cancer network \u00ae ( nccn \u00ae ) , a not - for - profit alliance of 27 of the nation\u2019s leading cancer centers devoted to patient care , research , and education , is dedicated to improving the quality , effectiveness , and efficiency of cancer care so that patients can live better lives . through the leadership and expertise of clinical professionals at nccn member institutions , nccn develops resources that present valuable information to the numerous stakeholders in the health care delivery system . as the arbiter of high - quality cancer care , nccn promotes the importance of continuous quality improvement and recognizes the significance of creating clinical practice guidelines appropriate for use by patients , clinicians , and other health care decision - makers .\nthanks to survivors , volunteers and activists dedicated to the fight against breast cancer , the komen affiliate network is the nation ' s largest private funder of community - based breast health education and breast cancer screening / treatment site .\nyour gift will help support our mission to end cancer and make a difference in the lives of our patients .\n. intestinal and diffuse gastric cancer : retrospective study comparing primary sites and spread patterns . ajr am j roentgenol .\nafter a nine month fight , lori\u2019s mother lost her battle to ovarian cancer , which inspired her to become involved with spreading awareness . like many , lori and her mother did not realize that her symptoms were those of ovarian cancer , which is something she hopes to change . lori also volunteers to help those with bleeding disorders , so she can bring her experience there to the woca board . another animal lover , she loves spending her free time with not only her husband and sons , but with her three dogs and two cats , and would love to run her own rescue one day .\nnational statistics show that 1 in 72 women at some point in life will be diagnosed with ovarian cancer . about 20 , 000 american women are diagnosed with the disease each year ; more than half will die within five years . that translates to 15 , 000 deaths each year in the united states .\nthe more women that participate in clinical trials , the faster we will find early detection tools , better treatment and ultimately a cure . clinical trials exist for women at every point in their experience with ovarian cancer . women can explore clinical trials by visiting urltoken online or by calling ( 800 ) 535 - 1682 .\nwith more than 100 , 000 survivors and activists , we are the world ' s largest , most progressive grassroots network of people fighting to end breast cancer forever . as the face and voice of the global breast cancer movement . . .\ncancer care at aurora is continually evolving . find out about the latest research , therapies and medical breakthroughs in our newsletters .\nimholte has a degree in environmental studies and political science from hamline university in saint paul . he is a graduate of the noyce leadership institute and serves on the board of directors for theater in the round , the longest running theater in minneapolis . he is the fundraising chair for the national association for museum exhibition ( a professional network of the american alliance of museums ) and is a committee member for the international association of amusement parks at attractions\u2019 science centers and museums committee . he is a trained racial justice facilitator and serves as an accreditation peer reviewer for the american alliance of museums .\nthe national comprehensive cancer network \u00ae ( nccn \u00ae ) , a not - for - profit alliance of 27 leading cancer centers , is dedicated to improving the quality and effectiveness of care provided to patients with cancer . through the leadership and expertise of clinical professionals at nccn member institutions , nccn develops resources that present valuable information to the numerous stakeholders in the health care delivery system . as the arbiter of high - quality cancer care , nccn promotes the importance of continuous quality improvement and recognizes the significance of creating clinical practice guidelines appropriate for use by patients , clinicians , and other health care decision - makers . the primary goal of all nccn initiatives is to improve the quality , effectiveness , and efficiency of oncology practice so patients can live better lives . for more information , visit urltoken .\nas an executive clinical oncology specialist for astrazeneca pharmaceuticals , hayley is professionally and personally invested in helping ovarian cancer patients live longer than ever before . she represents what was the 1st parp inhibitor to market ( now 3 1 / 2 years ago ! ) and just recently was approved as a maintenance therapy . she is not only proud of all of these pivotal advances in medicine for women with ovarian cancer , but is even more hopeful as we look to develop a diagnostic tool and someday even a cure . because of her passion for these patients , she had been a volunteer at events and happily joined the board in 2017 . her background in sales , marketing and fundraising will be an asset throughout the year for the various events held for woca in milwaukee and madison . when not working or volunteering , hayley spends time with her husband jim and their 3 kids . as a former university of wisconsin volleyball player , she tries to attend as many uw badger games as she can !\nrecognizing a significant need for greater support for women with gynecologic cancers and their families , ovarian cancer research fund alliance ( then ocrf ) launched a national expansion of woman to woman in 2011 with the very generous support of the program\u2019s national sponsor , qvc . the company\u2019s $ 1 million pledge toward the expansion of the program has enabled woman to woman to reach patients throughout the united states and provide them with the care and resources they need following a diagnosis . qvc aspires to leverage the power of relationships to help women lead healthy lives\u2013 and to do so by supporting women at critical times throughout their lives . to that end , qvc is helping to build caring communities for women during illness and invest in research for cures . the company has donated an incredible $ 6 million toward ocrfa\u2019s mission of finding a cure for ovarian cancer while supporting patients and their families . ocrfa gratefully acknowledges qvc\u2019s partnership and commitment to the woman to woman program and its mission to enhance the quality of care for all women .\nhave a question pertaining to ovarian cancer ? ask our medical advisory board . your question will be sent off to the board , and your response will then be posted to our\nask the dr . blog .\nwe will send you an email once your question has been answered . click the button to fill out the form , and lets get started !\ntwice over the next year , physicians told her not to worry :\nyou don ' t have cancer .\nbut her symptoms persisted .\n. leiomyoma of the prostate : case report and review of the literature . clin genitourin cancer . e - pub 2018 . pmid : 29483044 .\nwhen kremer received her diagnosis , doctors operated and told her cancer was in both ovaries and her uterus . she went through six rounds of chemotherapy .\nthat was 4\u00bd years ago . today , kremer told the medical students , an important measure used to detect cancer appears to have returned to normal .\na woman passionate for helping everyone touched by cancer , ashley is a perfect fit for woca\u2019s executive director . she discovered her passion after completing an internship at the reiman cancer center , and then losing her mother to pancreatic cancer in 2012 . the best part of working for woca to ashley is getting to see all the love and support at the annual survivor\u2019s brunch , because helping those affected by cancer is what she loves most . when she isn\u2019t working , she loves to spend time with friends and family , as well as watching reality tv , working out , and rooting on the packers .\nas part of our mission to eliminate cancer , md anderson researchers conduct hundreds of clinical trials to test new treatments for both common and rare cancers .\nwoca recognizes that cancer is a life changing journey , which should not be traveled alone . therefore , we offer a number of different support services .\nwoman in science award \u2014 tamara a . scerpella , md dr . scerpella is a tenured professor of orthopedic surgery and the ballantine endowed professor of orthopedic research at the university of wisconsin . she is chief of the division of sports medicine , vice chair of the department and team physician for the university of wisconsin badgers . she is president of the forum , the society for women orthopedic sports medicine specialists . dr . scerpella\u2019s research goal is to improve lifelong bone health in women through childhood and adolescent physical activity programming . her observational and interventional trials have resulted in more than two - dozen peer reviewed publications and nearly 50 national and international presentations . through this work , dr . scerpella has provided research mentorship to more than 40 orthopedic surgery residents , medical and undergraduate students . she is married to dr . patrick scerpella , an orthopedic foot and ankle specialist . they have four children , john who will graduate from the university of wisconsin with a masters of public health degree this spring ; will who is a freshman at washington university ; colleen , a sophomore in high school ; and patrick , a seventh grade student .\ndr . jordan is an experienced entrepreneur , corporate executive and board director . her areas of expertise include strategic planning , general management , sales and marketing , business development , alliance management , corporate governance , global operations , and mergers and acquisitions . she is the founder and ceo of bioinnovation advisors , a consulting practice that advises companies developing novel healthcare products and services .\nspecialists from the new cardio - oncology center create a customized plan to help keep your heart , lungs , and blood vessels safe from certain cancer treatments .\nwoman to woman is a unique support program that pairs gynecologic cancer patients with trained survivor volunteers who provide one - on - one emotional support and mentoring to women when they need it most . from the moment of diagnosis through the end of treatment , woman to woman survivor volunteers help women and their families cope with gynecologic cancer .\nlori , a board member of three years and a volunteer of six , was inspired to start spreading the word when her close friend was diagnosed with ovarian cancer eight years ago . with a knack for fundraising , she loves raising money at toast for teal , a fun event for everyone involved . she also volunteers outside of woca , such as at uso , and spends her free time with friends enjoying wine tastings , farmers markets , and craft fairs .\npaula schneider is president and ceo of susan g . komen\u00ae , responsible for the strategic direction and day - to - day operation of komen\u2019s research , community health , public policy advocacy and global programs . schneider brings a personal perspective to komen\u2019s mission as a breast cancer survivor whose mother died of metastatic breast cancer . learn more about paula now .\ncolleen is an ovarian cancer survivor herself , diagnosed at the young age of 13 . being diagnosed so young , she sees a different side to the disease , and experienced whole different world of medical treatment . she has a very creative side , which comes in handy for the board , especially with fundraising ideas . she hosts an annual golf outing to raise money for woca , an event that reaches a new crowd , more men , and always earns more than $ 5k !\njuliette comes to the science museum from college possible , a national nonprofit headquartered in saint paul that provides low - income students with an intensive curriculum of coaching and support to help them earn college admission and college degrees . as director of human resources and operations , francis oversaw the organization\u2019s hr , new site operations , and technology functions . her professional experience also includes human resources work at girls scouts of minnesota and wisconsin river valleys and fury motors .\nat the young age of 26 , diane lost her mother to ovarian cancer , and began getting involved with woca in hopes of contributing to developing a test . three years ago diane joined the board , and her background in marketing and financials help her contribute greatly as woca\u2019s treasurer , and head of the marketing and financial committees . very passionate about volunteering , diane also works with the across america boxer rescue to help pups in need , and also enjoys getting to as many uw badger games as she can .\n. correlation of endometrial fdg uptake in patients with breast cancer treated with tamoxifen . 107th annual meeting of the american roentgen ray society , ajr am j roentenol 188 ( 5 suppl ) , 2007 .\n\u201ci saw what cancer patients go through , \u201d she says . i would tell my nieces , \u2018go sit with that woman ; she has no one . \u2019 everybody deserves a shot at life . \u201d\ntaylor was introduced to woca at the age of twelve when her mother was diagnosed with ovarian cancer . she helped as a volunteer until she was old enough to become a board member , which she did right at eighteen , becoming board secretary shortly after . as one of the younger board members , taylor\u2019s focus is on raising awareness to the high school and college age demographics in hope to start diagnosing early . when she\u2019s not working towards her degree in english and creative writing , she enjoys playing tennis and weightlifting , writing , and spoiling her puppies .\nexceptional mentorship award \u2014 nancy rappaport , md dr . nancy rappaport is a part - time associate professor of psychiatry at harvard medical school and a con - sultant in the psychiatry department at cambridge health alliance . she is the author of in her wake : a child psychiatrist explores the mystery of her mother\u2019s suicide ( basic books , september 2009 ) and the behavior code : a practical guide to understanding and teaching the most challenging students ( harvard education press , april 2012 ) , written with behavioral analyst jessica minahan .\nanne c . carter leadership award \u2014 lexi shepherd lexi shepherd is a member of oakland university william beaumont ( ouwb ) school of medicine class of 2017 in rochester , mi . she grew up in rochester less than a mile from the farm of bertha van hoosen , amwa founder . lexi graduated from the university of michigan with a b . s . in microbiology and a minor in medical anthropology . she has served as amwa national student treasurer and student fundraising co - chair for two terms . collaborating with physicians and students , lexi focused on a strong start to the next 100 years of amwa\u2019s excellence . before becoming involved at the national level , she served as branch president and symposium chair for her local amwa branch . as president , she concentrated on expanding amwa\u2019s involvement in the local community . in addition to her involvement with amwa , she served as treasurer and vice president for ouwb\u2019s obstetrician / gynecologist interest group and is a planning committee member for the michigan ovarian cancer alliance\u2019s annual car show and 5k awareness event . lexi plans to continue with a career in women\u2019s healthcare as an obstetrician gynecologist .\nour board of directors governs and advises us in our endeavors to save lives and end breast cancer forever , and leads our efforts to fund the best science and equip the boldest communities in order to make the biggest impact .\ngeiselman knows about the power of pulling together . she relied on the village to get her through cancer a few years back . she attributes her survival to faith , a loving family , and a uaw - negotiated medical package .\nthe advocates in science steering committee is comprised of seven advocates who\u2019ve demonstrated their dedication and leadership in breast cancer advocacy . the committee works closely with komen staff , both locally and nationally , to develop the strategy for the ais program , expand its community of members and leverage the benefits of effective breast cancer research advocacy . they are also active members of either the komen scholars or the scientific advisory board . get to know the members of our ais steering committee now .\n. [ 18f ] - 2 fluoro - 2 - deoxy - d - glucose - pet assessment of cervical cancer . pet clin 13 ( 2 ) : 165 - 177 , 2018 . e - pub 2018 . pmid : 29482748 .\nour mission advisors are rock stars\u2014the best and brightest researchers , clinicians , advocates and other experts who help guide and implement our mission programs . thanks to their efforts , we\u2019re driving discovery , affecting change and accelerating progress in the fight against breast cancer .\nexceptional mentorship award \u2014 laurie g . hudson , phd laurie g . hudson , phd is a university of new mexico regents\u2019 professor and a productive researcher , who is highly engaged in mentorship at the unm health sciences center . she received her bachelor\u2019s degree from the university of washington and her ph . d . in pharmacology and toxicology from harvard university . dr . hudson is active in the unm comprehensive cancer center with an emphasis in ovarian cancer tumor biology and therapeutics . she also conducts research on mechanisms underlying environmental metal toxicity and disease in tribal populations . dr . hudson is dedicated to supporting the development and success of the next generation of scientists throughout the education and professional continuum . dr . hudson is actively involved in institutional research training programs and research education leadership . she strives to enhance diversity in science , support and promote women scientists , and foster the success of junior faculty . dr . hudson provides career development presentations and workshops in addition to individual coaching to\njane abraham was elected to komen ' s board of directors on may 31 , 2012 , after serving as an interim board member and as a member of the komen advocacy alliance board of directors . the wife of former senator and u . s . secretary of energy spencer abraham , she has long been a breast cancer advocate , having actively participated for a number of years in both the annual susan g . komen washington d . c . race for the cure ( formerly known as the global race for the cure ) and race for the cure events in her home state of michigan . she is chair of the board of the susan b . anthony list and just completed an 18 - month assignment as chair of the congressional commission on the american museum of women ' s history . abraham is president of abraham strategies llc . , a strategic marketing firm and recently started a new business with her twin daughters , abraham retail group holding , llc .\nas vice president , information technology for susan g . komen \u00ae , eric montgomery is responsible for the it function of the world ' s largest breast cancer organization . in this role , montgomery oversees enterprise it solutions for komen ' s global infrastructure and operational needs . learn more about eric now .\nglobal initiative against hpv & cervical cancer educate . empower . eradicate shobha s . krishnan award \u2013 alice e . drain alice is a student at nyu school of medicine . she graduated from yale university with a degree in history before completing a post - baccalaureate program at johns hopkins . her interest in medicine developed in 2009 in kutch , india where she worked with the global initiative against cervical cancer ( giahc ) to develop a cervical cancer prevention program for a ngo in that area . she has continued to work with giahc throughout her time in medical school , in addition to volunteering at the free clinic and tutoring high school students . she remains interested in women\u2019s health and completed an msci degree during medical school with research focused on female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery . in her free time alice enjoys concerts , traveling , and biking in prospect park . she will be starting residency in urology at nyu in july .\ntransportation resources rush copley oncology does not provide transportation for patients . however , public transportation is available to rush copley medical center . other options include dial - a - ride ( 630 - 892 - 1999 ) or the road to recovery ( 630 - 879 - 9009 ) program run by the local american cancer society .\nas chief financial officer for susan g . komen \u00ae , bob green is responsible for all financial matters affecting the world ' s largest breast cancer organization , including the oversight of komen ' s financial , accounting , training and information technology systems . green will guide financial strategy for operations at komen ' s headquarters as well as its global network of affiliates . learn more about bob now .\nas corporate controller for susan g . komen \u00ae , ria williams is responsible for the strategy and direction of the financial reporting and analysis functions for headquarters and its global network of affiliates . she assists the cfo with strategic and tactical matters as they relate to budget management , forecasting needs and strategic decision - making to help the organization achieve its mission of ending breast cancer forever . learn more about ria now .\nas senior vice president of mission for susan g . komen \u00ae , victoria leads a team of scientists , public health professionals , educators , and administrators in developing and executing komen\u2019s investment to fulfill our vision , working to end breast cancer in the u . s . and throughout the world through groundbreaking research , education , screening , and treatment programs in more than 30 countries . learn more about victoria now .\nnancy g . brinker is regarded as the leader of the global breast cancer movement . her journey began with a simple promise to her dying sister , susan g . komen , that she would do everything possible to end the shame , pain , fear and hopelessness caused by this disease . in one generation , the organization that bears susan ' s name has changed the world . learn more about nancy now .\nsurvivor volunteers meet one - on - one with the patients with whom they are matched to listen , discuss concerns , provide advice and support , and sometimes , just hold a hand . volunteers are carefully matched to new patients based on cancer type , age , language and culture , patient preferences , as well as other relevant factors . they are professionally trained and supervised by a coordinator who also oversees the program ( typically a hospital social worker or nurse practitioner ) . during their intensive training session , volunteers learn active listening , communication skills , and how to address cultural differences . in addition , they receive an overview of gynecologic cancers and the issues associated with them , and gain an understanding of their own relationship to their illness as they prepare to volunteer . these survivor volunteers give hope , along with the special insights that can only come from someone with her own personal gynecologic cancer experience .\ndr . patnana completed her medical training upon graduation from st . george ' s university school of medicine in june of 2000 . she finished her radiology residency at maimonides medical center in brooklyn , ny . she then went on to pursue a fellowship in body imaging at md anderson cancer center which she completed in june 2006 at which time she was offered and accepted a position as assistant professor in the division of diagnostic imaging , department of diagnostic radiology .\nalong with good insurance , geiselman benefited from obamacare , which lifted the cap on the level of medical expenses one can accrue in a year . her overall costs with surgery and chemotherapy were over a half million dollars . this while \u201cthree different young women in my neighborhood , who were in their 30\u2019s and 40s , lost their homes and filed for bankruptcy after their cancer diagnoses , \u201d she says adding , \u201cand they had husbands with good jobs . \u201d\nas vice president , human resources for susan g . komen \u00ae , catherine olivieri oversees the people - related programs and policies to connect and align business to people strategies throughout the organization . this includes talent acquisition , talent management , employee benefits , compensation , employee relations , succession planning and organizational development . she assures that susan g . komen complies with requirements of erisa , eeo and all federal , state and local statutes in support of the world ' s largest breast cancer organization . learn more about catherine now ."]}
{"id": 55499, "summary": [{"text": "manley laboratories , inc. is an american manufacturer of pro audio equipment , including microphones , signal processors , dynamic range processors , equalizers , converters , and specialized mastering products .", "topic": 8}, {"text": "manley is located in chino , california . ", "topic": 38}], "title": "manley laboratories", "paragraphs": ["in 1993 , manley laboratories , inc . became a separate entity apart from vtl .\n\u00a9 2018 manley laboratories , inc . , all rights reserved . privacy notice | terms of use\nafter only three years with manley laboratories , co - founder david manley abruptly left the company and the country in 1996 . with eveanna manley now at the helm , the modern form of manley labs began to take shape .\nmanley laboratories ( langevin ) tel . ( 909 ) 627 - 4256 ; e - mail emanley @ manleylabs . com ; web urltoken\neveanna manley : behind the gear with manley labs | tape op magazine | longform candid interviews with music producers and audio engineers covering mixing , mastering , recording and music production .\npreamp ( more than $ 1 , 000 ) langevin dual vocal combo ( $ 2 , 000 ) premium mic preamps are key ingredients in superlative recordings , and it & apos ; s no secret that manley laboratories makes some of the finest . but until the dual vocal combo ( dvc ) hit the street , not many people at the personal - studio level could entertain thoughts of owning a voice processor hand - built by the esteemed manley labs . ( units bearing the manley laboratories imprint are tube models , whereas manley uses the langevin name - which it has owned since the early 1990s - to designate its line of solid - state products . )\nthese custom transformers rapidly become a hallmark of the manley sound , and remain so to this day .\nmanley laboratories continues to produce recording , mixing , mastering , and playback equipment of the very highest caliber , proudly maintaining the great analog traditions upon which the company was built - and always looking forward to the future of the industry . tubes rule .\nit was at this time that the first manley professional products were developed , starting with the original 1u reference 60db microphone preamplifier and soon followed by the manley enhanced pultec and mid frequency equalizers . these products , along with the manley reference cardioid and reference gold microphones , all made their debut at the 1990 los angeles aes show .\nthis modification comes stock on all manley variable mu limiter compressors since 12 / 2009 , on both regular and mastering versions .\nmanley ' s first commercially available products were upper echelon high - fidelity vacuum tube amplifiers and preamplifiers constructed at the old vacuum tube logic of america factory .\nbrandeis dissent on the states as laboratories - new state ice co . v . liebmann , 285 u . s . 262 , 52 s . ct . 371 , 76 l . ed . 747 ( 1932 )\nunder the leadership and vision of eveanna manley , manley labs has created and built some of the finest studio equipment ( and high - end home audio components ) over the last two decades . studios across the world count on their mostly tube - based eqs , compressors , microphones , preamps , mixers , and more .\nmanley nr , selleri l , brendolan a , gordon j , cleary ml . abnormalities of caudal pharyngeal pouch development in pbx1 knockout mice mimic loss of hox3 paralogs .\nhemex health and diatomix were selected as this year\u2019s winners at the conclusion of an exhaustive due - diligence process , which included weekly meetings since early march to review each of this year\u2019s 46 applicant companies . the other finalists were heritage laboratories ,\nfrom the early 2000s to today , manley has focused on streamlining production processes , becoming more efficient while maintaining the principles of high - end audio quality and integrity in american manufacturing that have always guided the brand .\nthe new manley labs factory at 13880 magnolia ave . in beautiful and bovine chino , california was outfitted to house the manley hi - fi and pro studio manufacturing as well as the langevin production lines , our newly acquired machine shop , and printed circuit board facilities . the following year , the factory ' s capabilities were augmented by the addition of a computer - controlled mechanical engraving machine and , very importantly , a transformer winding department .\nmy dad gave me three names when i went out to l . a . i called the first guy who worked at crate amplifiers \u2014 he didn ' t answer the phone . the second guy worked at fender and he knew david manley . i was trying to get a job at fender . he said ,\nyeah , call these two crazy south africans in chino building tube gear .\nthat ' s how i met david and [ his son ] luke manley . david and i got married , and i was running the factory . we split up vtl and manley labs . within three years he took off and moved to france , and we got divorced .\nmy wife , quite taken by the unconventional appearance of this curious new denizen of our audio menagerie , was pleased to learn that its overall design was the vision of a female audiophile .\nit looks like a little village ,\nshe concluded . but while the essential vision was indeed that of manley labs ' guiding light , it took a village of dedicated audiophiles , or at least manley labs ' dedicated team , to raise such a child .\nimmunohistochemistry using anti - pbx1b , 16 , 23 anti - pbx2 ( clone 2 . 1 ) , or anti - pbx3a 19 monoclonal antibodies was performed on paraffin sections of embryonic tissues . paraffin sections ( 7 \u03bc m ) from e9 . 5 and e12 . 5 mouse embryos were prepared and rehydrated . for antigen retrieval , the slides were immersed in citric acid\u2013based antigen unmasking solution ( vector laboratories ) and boiled in a pressure cooker for 10 minutes , then cooled down at 4\u00b0c for 20 minutes . endogenous peroxidase activities were blocked by treating in 3 % h 2 o 2 for 10 minutes . the slides were then blocked in 5 % normal goat serum for 30 minutes . the primary mouse monoclonal antibodies were used at the following dilutions : anti - pbx1b , 1 : 200 ; anti - pbx2 , 1 : 400 ; and anti - pbx3a , 1 : 400 . the antibodies were then incubated for 2 hours at room temperature . the biotinylated anti - mouse igg secondary antibody ( vector laboratories ) was used at 1 : 250 for 30 minutes at room temperature . the signal was amplified using the vectastain elite abc kit ( vector laboratories ) for 30 minutes and developed with dab ( vector laboratories ) . finally , the slides were counterstained with hematoxylin for nuclei and mounted with permount ( thermofisher ) .\nthere ' s an aesthetic dimension to the manley laboratories stingray that transcends high - end audio and borders on modern sculpture\u2014not unlike the e . a . r . v20 , which i auditioned in the october issue . still , the stingray is by no means an exercise in gimmickry . form has clearly followed function at every step in the design process , the ultimate goal of which was to fashion a vacuum - tube integrated amplifier with real - world power that defined the outer limits of high - end performance in a functional , affordable , bare - bones package . . . with a touch of style .\nfor all non - technical related questions or comments , give us a holler using the general contact form . wondering if the manley unit of your dreams is going to work for you ? ask us ! we ' re here to help make your dreams come true !\nbeginning with the core \u00ae reference channel strip in 2014 and continuing with the force \u00ae , nu mu \u00ae and elop \u00ae + , the newly designed power supplies in manley\u2019s latest gear provide the ultra - low noise floor , true high voltage brawn , and superior headroom required for serious analog sound .\nlarge illuminated sifam meters ( older units before serial number mslc61642 shipped before 12 / 2003 use : 26v 1 . 2w festoon lamps ; manley ' s part number : var016b ) order spare bulbs using our parts order form . ( newest units after serial number mslc61642 shipped after 12 / 2003 use white led lighting )\nfollow the directions below to convert your 5670 - powered manley variable mu\u00ae to use the 6386 tubes . it ' s more work to do this than to install our 6ba6 t - bar mod kits which we charge $ 500 for ( complete and installed with four 6ba6 tubes selected for quad - perfect matching , lo - noise , and lo - microphonics ) .\nproudly from our beginning , we at manley labs have been closely involved with numerous mastering facilities around the world . for these most demanding engineers in our industry , we have created specialized products such as our all - tube tape repro head amps , digital converters , high - powered vacuum tube monitor amplifiers , through to custom monitoring consoles , all the way up to complete facility design and installation .\ntotally . i was so impressed with him . my whole plan was to take the next semester off from school , go find him in san francisco , and talk myself into some job with bgp [ bill graham presents ] . i drove across the country , but i stayed in l . a . and got a job at vacuum tube logic with the manley ' s at the time . i didn ' t go to san francisco .\nthe stingray ' s hexagonal shape\u2014essentially a square with the front and back corners cut off\u2014evolved from manley ' s desire to keep signal paths and connections as short and direct as possible so as to employ a passive preamp instead of a gain - stage device . which is why a pair of bullet - shaped aluminum pillars serve to conceal and gussy up the left and right corners , and double as the conical feet on which the amplifier rests .\nwhile the manley stingray has only one power transformer , it is essentially a fixed - bias , dual - monoblock configuration on a single stainless - steel chassis . it has sets of separate left and right line inputs ( gold - plated brass with teflon dielectric ) positioned to either side of the chassis and adjacent to their own output transformers , a four - position silver - contact input selector switch , and screw - down - style binding posts .\nof such moments are legends born . in honor of jgh , this souped - up , highly evolved descendant of the venerable manley 50w monoblocks was dubbed the stingray . the fish is illuminated on the 24k - gold front panel in a manner befitting the trailer for a william castle / vincent price mondo sci - fi epic . (\nno audiophiles will be seated during the final 15 minutes of this demo ! please don ' t reveal the surprise ending to your friends !\n)\nthe 6l6 also happens to be a rugged tube\u0097as it has to be for musical - instrument use . guitar amps are designed to withstand being knocked over during bar fights , tripped up by lounge lizards , and dropped off the backs of band vans . in the 1950s and ' 60s , the british , bless their hearts , routinely used kt66s\u0097close cousins of the 6l6 . in this country , the 6l6 has been snubbed by high - end designers\u0097at least until just recently . what a collective blind spot ! the manley 175 should change all that .\nwell , i can ' t admit to consciously trying to inflict my personality on the sound of this gear , but i will admit to listening to a lot of rock ' n ' roll music ,\nmanley laughs .\nmusic has such a powerful associative property for me\u2014it ' s emotional . true enough , i played saxes and clarinets and a little trumpet in high school and college bands and orchestras , and even got a degree in music , so yeah , i know my music theory and i do know what real instruments sound like .\nto solve all these problems , paul came up with a really good solution : the t - bar mod . this uses a pair of 6ba6 pentodes wired as single triodes to replace each dual triode 5670 ( or 6386 ) . the 6ba6 t - bar mod is the preferred system to use in the manley variable mu\u00ae for reasons of ability to perfectly match each phase - halve section and each stereo set , ability to select for lo - noise and lo - microphonic sets for a low cost , and because the action of the 6ba6 ' s so closely resemble the smooth 6386 limiting curves .\nindividual bias pots are provided for the output tubes . the trim pots and test points are conveniently and logically laid out on top of the chassis . a multimeter with a dc voltage function is required for the bias adjustments . the trimpot is adjusted so that the dc voltage across each 10 ohm cathode resistor measures 260\u0096275mv , which , by ohm ' s law , corresponds to a bias current of 26\u009627 . 5ma . the corresponding plate dissipation is a conservative 13w . manley labs recommends that the bias be checked every few months . they estimate an output tube life of three to four years with average usage .\nthe main functions of preamps these days are switching and volume ,\nmanley explains .\nwhen you have to drive only a few inches of wire , as in the stingray , and all your sources are a couple of volts output , as they mostly all are these days , a passive preamp works great . some guys , thinking less is more , get in trouble with passive preamps trying to use a 50k ohm potentiometer to drive 12 ' of whatever capacitance in the cable . whoops ? where did the balls and high frequencies go ? gotta get down to some low impedance to drive cable properly without loss .\nthe filter is a very gentle 6db per octave 1 pole filter , and will typically be down 1 - 3db at 100 hz , and down 4 - 6db at 50hz . as you decrease the frequency the amount of limiting will decrease also . at the extreme lf ( < 20hz ) there should be very little gain reduction going on . the whole intent of the filter is to keep very lf stuff ( like a heavy kick drum ) from activating the compression / limiting so that the overall level doesn ' t duck with every drumbeat . we can add the high pass side chain option stock boards for an extra $ 350 net ( or $ 200 as a kit ) to older manley variable mu limiters .\na targeting vector was created using the cstf2t coding region from chromosome 19 ( 33 ) with pgk - neo ( fig . 2 a ) , electroporated into 129svev es cells , g418 - resistant colonies were selected , and colonies in which neo had replaced cstf2t were identified by pcr . es cells were microinjected into c57bl / 6 embryos and reimplanted into pseudopregnant females . mice that displayed a high degree of chimerism were identified and bred to wild - type c57bl / 6 mice to generate f 1 progeny . germ - line transmission was confirmed by pcr analysis of f 1 animals ( fig . 2 a and b ) . subsequent animal studies were performed at texas tech university health sciences center , in accordance with protocols according to national institutes of health guidelines , and approved by the institutional animal care and use committee . cstf2t tm1 ( neo ) mice used in these studies were of mixed c57bl / 6\u2013129svev background . cd - 1 outbred mice used in the mating analysis were purchased from charles river laboratories .\nwell , up to about 6db of limiting it ' s about the same . after that point , the 5670 version tends to sound more\nsquashed\nthan the original 6386 version . some like it better , some don ' t - - depends on what you ' re trying to do . to solve all these problems , paul came up with a really good solution : the t - bar mod which uses a pair of 6ba6 pentodes wired as single triodes to replace each dual triode 5670 ( or 6386 ) . the 6ba6 tbar mod is the preferred system to use in the manley variable mu\u00ae for reasons of ability to perfectly match each phase - halve section and each stereo set , ability to select for lo - noise and lo - microphonic sets for a low cost , and because the action of the 6ba6 ' s so closely resemble the smooth 6386 limiting curves .\nas manley describes it ,\n' sorry , boys , ' i ' d tell them . ' your numbers are way better with the new designs , but we ' re still not there sonically . try again . ' so what actually ended up happening was a balance of numbers and ears . the bass sound i was looking for came from the right amount of inductance combined with a slight introduction of saturation . ' oh , the horror ! ' you say . nope , numbers ain ' t everything . . . as you may have heard . the other place we found we were losing a little bass was in the old input stage we ' d been using for the past 15 years . so paul fargo developed a new input design that really did the trick . and it suited us well , with the stingray ' s passive volume and balance control , to score a little extra gain there anyway . and mr . 12at7 takes care of that job .\nit would be strange and unwarranted doctrine to hold that they may do so by enactments which transcend the limitations imposed upon them by the federal constitution . the principle is imbedded in our constitutional system that there are certain essentials of liberty with which the state is not entitled to dispense in the interest of experiments . this principle has been applied by this court in many cases . dorchy v . kansas , 264 u . s . 286 ; wolff co . v . industrial court , 262 u . s . 522 , 267 u . s . 552 ; pierce v . sisters , 268 u . s . 510 ; nixon v . herndon , 273 u . s . 536 ; tumey v . ohio , 273 u . s . 510 ; manley v . georgia , 279 u . s . 1 ; washington v . roberge , 278 u . s . 116 ; chicago , st . p . , m . & o . ry . co . v . holmberg , 282 u . s . 162 ; stromberg v . california , 283 u . s . 359 ; near v . minnesota , 283 u . s . 697 . in the case last cited the theory of experimentation in censorship was not permitted to interfere with the fundamental doctrine of the freedom of the press . the opportunity to apply one ' s labor and skill in an ordinary occupation with proper regard for all reasonable regulations is no less entitled to protection .\nhe owned the company , probably with some other people . i ' m not sure what the financial structure was at the time . he organized a buyout from everett hull . les paul told me ,\nyour father bought ampeg in my living room !\nthat ' s how i got into the business , through old contacts of my father ' s . he married my mom in ' 76 after he had sold the company to magnavox in ' 72 . we heard all the stories : that he knew johnny cash , that the rolling stones used ampeg , and all that . it all sounded very interesting .\nsure . the rock and roll business sounded really glamorous to me . through high school i was big into band and art , and i was torn between what i wanted to do . my mother was trying to push me into architecture because i was a very skilled artist . i went to interview at an architect ' s for a summer intern ship ; everyone was dressed in suits and looked super uptight . i thought ,\nno , this is not going to be my world . no way .\nwhen i was going to college at columbia , the great promoter bill graham ' s son , david graham , was in my class . he brought bill into one of the classes to give us a lecture . he was sitting there , right in front of us , telling us everything about the music business .\nyeah . i was already running the company anyway at that time . i was running the factory , as well as most of the sales , managing the dealers , directing customer service , and answering lots of questions for customers , which i still do . i bought david out . he was a bit of a renegade . he didn ' t like dealers , but if you want to be a real company , the traditional way is still the best way .\nby the late ' 80s , people had basically stopped making pro audio gear with tubes .\nyeah , there was summit and tube - tech , basically . there weren ' t a lot of boutique audio companies at the time . today , if you ' re a person with an idea , you can put something together , start a company , exhibit at a show , start selling stuff , and make a nice little living doing that . maybe it had to do with getting the word out back then . these days with the internet , you can get the word out .\nyour microphone line might not always get a lot of attention , but i know the reference cardioid microphone is one of your top sellers .\nit ' s our best - selling product . we started building those mics in 1990 and debuted them at our first aes show , also in 1990 . we ' d been working with david josephson [ tape op # 48 ] during that time . he builds the capsules for the reference gold mic . the reference cardioid mic , which came later that year , uses a chinese capsule . there ' s something very magical about it . it ' s basically the same tube stage in both mics , but the capsules and their voltages are different . . . .\nthe rest of this article is only available with an archive subscription or by purchasing back issue # 101 . for an upcoming year ' s free subscription , and our current issue on pdf . . .\nvintage king co - founder michael nehra shares some of his love , knowledge , and practical advice for diving into the world of vintage audio gear , and then takes us behind the scenes for a walk through . . .\njim williams has spent much of his 56 years working with some of the biggest names in the music business , including frank zappa , john mclaughlin and stevie wonder . he ' s the owner of audio upgrades , . . .\nbill cheney and jim romney are the men responsible for keeping the amazing legacy of spectra sonics , a legendary , if criminally unheralded , pro - audio company alive .\nburl audio , under the direction of owner / designer rich williams , has developed some of the best new recording equipment over the last eight years . their mic preamps , summing amps , and control room . . .\ncarol kaye is one of the most recorded bass players of all time , with 10 , 000 sessions and 40 , 000 songs under her belt , including a staggering list of hits for ray charles , the righteous brothers , . . .\nnot only is susan rogers a record producer , engineer , mixer , and audio electronics technician , she has a doctorate in psychology ( having studied music cognition and psychoacoustics ) from mcgill . . .\nlocated near mount shasta in northern california is a thriving complex known as radiostar studios . in four different rooms people are making music \u2014 mixing , tracking and overdubbing constantly . . . .\na major star in her native land , via her successful acting and music careers , argentina\u2019s juana molina should be a household name in the rest of the world . in 2000 a friend passed along a copy . . .\nhi roman ; in regards to your question about bob , i once worked in a situation with him at real world . the session was filled with great musicians from around the world , but there was a lack of . . .\nyou ' ve seen the spikes and corpse paint , satanic or ancient themes , or maybe even the blood and guts album covers . maybe you assumed death and black metal was something not to be taken seriously , but . . .\ni didn ' t expect andrew schneider ' s brooklyn studio to be on a tree - lined residential corner : unsane records happen here and nobody calls the cops ? but , as it turns out , it ' s entirely possible to have . . .\ntrevor horn : art of noise , abc , yes , frankie . . .\n1 . commander of the most excellent order of the british empire : really . 2 . record producer : known for albums and hits by abc , seal , frankie goes to hollywood , yes , dollar , belle and sebastian and . . .\npartway through my chat with world - renowned mix engineer dave pensado he said ,\nbe careful that you don ' t confuse advice with opinion .\nhanging with dave you realize he is a veritable fountain of . . .\nin an industry that has become more and more digitized , nashville ' s welcome to 1979 and its owner , chris mara , are offering clients an opportunity to step back in time . with a recent purchase of a . . .\npsych pop has been enjoying a healthy resurgence . the loudest shots from the latest wave were fired by tame impala when they released innerspeaker in 2010 , soon becoming one of the biggest . . .\naudio gates are one of the most powerful , yet often overlooked , tools in your recording arsenal . a properly set gate can tighten your drum tracks , clean up your vocals , reduce leakage from other sound . . .\nwith him ?\nmark knopfler seemed amused about us coming along for an interview with engineer and producer chuck ainlay at mark ' s british grove studios in chiswick , london . mark predicts it will only . . .\nthe variable mu limiter compressor is the glue that holds the mix together while crystallizing it into a professional , final product . all - tube , all transformer , an all - american legend . high pass side chain mod now comes standard .\nexcellent design and workmanship . highest quality sonics . the ultimate ' glue ' for a mix .\nthe compress mode is soft - knee 1 . 5 to 1 ratio while the sharper knee limit mode starts at 4 to 1 and moves to a more dramatic ratio of 20 to 1 when limiting over 12db . interestingly , the knee actually softens as more limiting is used . distortion can be creatively used by turning up the input and turning down the output while using very little or no compression . see the gain reduction curves here !\nyou might notice that the variable mu\u00ae limiter compressor has a ganged input control , but do not jump to conclusions that it is mono - unfriendly . track away ! there are separate threshold and output controls to make compensations with plus you can always adjust your individual source levels elsewhere , right ? the advantage of the stereo input control becomes dramatically clear when you switch to link mode , and that\u2019s what our variable mu\u00ae limiter compressor does better than anything else : final mix , 2 - track , or mastering limiting and compression . like one reviewer put it : \u201cit\u2019s like pouring a bowl of sweet cream over the mix . \u201d mmmmmm . yummy . give your music a big hug .\nstepped switch input attenuator as of 10 / 2011 . ( older units use silent dual - ganged potentiometer )\nlimit ( 4 : 1 to 20 : 1 ) or compress ( 1 . 5 to 1 )\nunit is factory set for 100v , 120v or 220 - 240vac operation for original destination country ' s mains voltage .\nmains fuse value for 100 ~ 120vac operation : replace with 1 . 25a as of 10 / 2011\nmains fuse value for 220 ~ 240vac operation : replace with 0 . 6a ( 600ma ) as of 10 / 2011\ndimensions : 19\u201d x 3 1 / 2\u201d x 10\u201d ( chassis occupies 2u ) power transformer protrudes 3 . 5\nout the back of the chassis .\nyes , the newer units use the 5670 tube instead of the 6386 . by now the availability of the original usa ge 6386 is poor ; we don ' t have any left at all , and what we do have are not usable due to noise , microphonics , bad side - to - side match , etc .\nupdate 2009 : there is a new production 6386 being made by jj factory . they are very expensive , $ 120 each ! we have not tested these tubes .\nyou can read an informative thread about the jj6386 on gearslutz to decide if you want to them instead .\nif you want us to convert your unit for you , we can . you ' ll be supplying the 6386 tubes and we will all pray to the tube gods that they are quiet and internally matched . maybe buy extras to be sure . check out our service page for rates and then fill in the ra form to book the service and you can work with paul on that .\nreplace 3k57 resistors connected to pins 4 & 6 of 5670 socket with 6k8 1w .\nreplace 33k 1w resistor between wiper of\ngr cal\ntrimpot and the junction of the meter with 22k 1w ( resistor is located near the rear corner of the pcb next to the gr cal trimpot ) .\nrepeat procedure for the other channel ; re - calibrate as outlined in the owner\u2019s manual .\nthe limiting characteristics shouldn ' t change much , but the distortion characteristics will . the input control on these units is located ahead of the tubes , directly\nbehind\nthe input transformer . so as you advance the input control , you ' re hitting the input tube ( which is the gain - varying stage ) with more and more signal . gain reduction is done by making the dc bias on this tube more negative ( the threshold control determines how much ) . the tube has a limit as to how far it can be biased negative to reduce gain before it goes non - linear , and since your audio signal is obviously swinging both positive and negative , the big swings of the audio signal plus the negative gain control voltage will eventually push the tube into the red zone . tubes like the 6386 / 6ba6 / 12ba6 can be pushed a lot farther before the thd builds than tubes like a 5670 . higher signal level also pushes the rest of the tubes and the output transformer harder , which will change the sound character as well .\nthe input level is a five position switch with a generic optimum setting of \u201c0\u201d in the 12 : 00 position . each step in either direction is 2 db . for reference , unity gain is\n0\n. the output attenuators are in half db steps . reference unity is - 11 . 5 or fully counter - clockwise . you might think of these as\ngain makeup\n. they are marked technically , in that \u201c0\u201d or fully clockwise has zero attenuation in the circuit . the tube circuit actually has 15 . 5 db of gain . the input attenuator at\n0\nremoves 4 db and the output attenuator removes the last 11 . 5 producing\nunity\n. with a little compression the\ngain make - up\navailable with the output attenuator is very handy .\nthe threshold is in half db steps calibrated to limit mode . in compress the steps are approximately 1 / 4 db . there are 24 steps so limit gets a 12 db range and compress has a 6 db range of adjustment . in some cases it is common to use the input attenuator to find a good starting point . some mastering engineers find using the combination of input , output and threshold to achieve a little different\ndrive\n. another good reason for stepped gains .\nthe attack time has been slightly extended in both directions compared to a regular variable mu and divided into 11 steps . the recovery 5 position switch is exactly the same as a regular variable mu .\nthis mod adds two switches to the front panel , one for each channel , so that when engaged , the side chain will not respond to frequencies lower than 100hz . ( we standardly use 100hz as the - 3db point . other frequencies can be custom ordered . ) this hp sc mod can be used with music with heavy bass lines or bass - heavy mixes where you don ' t want the bass driving the whole action of the compressor .\nbackstory : the newer variable mu units use 5670 tubes instead of the 6386 . by now the availability of the original usa ge 6386 is poor ; we don ' t have any left at all , and what we do have are not usable due to noise , microphonics , bad side - to - side match , etc .\nso does the 5670 sound different ? well , up to about 6db of limiting it ' s about the same . after that point , the 5670 version tends to sound more\nsquashed\nthan the original 6386 version . some like it better , some don ' t - depends on what you ' re trying to do .\nwe can add the t - bar mod to your variable mu unit for $ 500 net ( or $ 300 as a kit ) .\nmid / side ( a . k . a . vertical / lateral , or sum / difference )\nthis modification opens the door to stereo encoding and decoding as well as exciting image enhancement processing capabilities . for instance , setting to compress only the in - phase information allows the augmentation of the stereo image as the out - of - phase content is left untouched . or , conversely , if you need a\nmore - mono\nmix for broadcast , or vinyl - cutting for instance , you can set it to kill off more of the out - of - phase info which leaves more in - phase material in the final result . read more about the ms mod on page 12 of the owner ' s manual .\ntotal mod cost for the m - s option is $ 800 net added to the base cost .\nin order to add both m - s and the hp sc mods , we move the power switch to the rear panel and install both channels ' hp sc switch to the center hole where the power switch was . the m - s switches then flank this switch .\nplease use + for your country code . for example : + 33 1 55 55 55 55 , or + 1 909 627 - 4256\non january 30 , 1989 , a 20 year old eveanna on sabbatical from her studies at columbia university met the crew and was hired on to the production team . she quickly learned to solder and assemble vacuum tube amplifiers , and after training a new team of assemblers , eveanna worked her way into the quality control department .\nduring the late 1990s , several legendary products were introduced . these are our industry ' s modern classics .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\n, that venerable sage remarked dryly , between sips of his even drier martini ,\nit looks like a stingray .\nnow , because we build all of this pro recording equipment , i find myself in a lot of recording studios and mastering rooms , and , this being the music industry , most of it is pop or rock ' n ' roll music , so that becomes my reference . but you know what ? a lot of the evaluative listening process is a relative thing , whether you ' re involved with acoustic purist music or multitrack recordings\u2014once you know anything rather well , relative listening comes into play . can you hear the detail of the beads on the shaker , the tone of the guitar , the decay of that hall , the solidity of the bass attack ?\nhey , robert plant ' s voice was once an acoustic instrument , just the same as that trombone was . they were both floating through the air until some microphone picked up the sound to convert that air movement into some little volts to be made into some bigger volts to get moved through a bunch of gear onto a storage medium , which we can later buy and do the reverse to .\nideally suited to accept spades or bare wire , these old - fashioned - looking posts are positioned close enough to the back of the output transformers that using a pair of pliers is a tight squeeze . nor was i able to piggyback a second set of speaker cables with wbt expanding bananas for a biwire setup , as i had with the more versatile vertical binding posts of the mesa audio tigris and the e . a . r . v20 . my handy - dandy dynaclear postman ( with its \u00bd\nand 7 / 16\nslots ) didn ' t work here , making it a bit clumsy to change cables . if i ' d had an adjustable wrench or a 3 / 8\nnut driver , i ' d have been cool .\nand so , in detail after detail of the stingray , form follows function . thus the decision to employ , for exceptional transparency , a passive preamp and high - quality passive noble volume and balance controls .\nanother way that the form followed function was having the power switch next to the iec connector . if i had run the power switch up at the front panel , then the mains would have had to flow right under the input circuitry . by keeping the power switch at the back , where it ' s easily accessible , wiring\u2014and thus labor\u2014are greatly simplified , and all the ac is kept furthest away from the sensitive input stages .\ngives much of a clue as to the 175 monoblock ' s special pedigree . where are the bands , the fanfare ? ! after all , the rolling - out of a 6l6\u0096based high - power audiophile - grade tube amplifier definitely qualifies in my book as a momentous occasion . deplorably , such happenings are rare indeed ; the 6l6 has been unjustly neglected in high - end circles .\nthe 6l6 was the first - ever beam power tube to be designed , and a certifiable american classic . thousands upon thousands of guitar amplifiers , from fenders to mesa boogies , have used the 6l6 family of tubes over the years . this is no accident or fad , but the direct result of the 6l6 ' s essential musicality . understand that guitar amps are routinely driven hard , much of the time into clipping\u0097even a moderate twang on an electric guitar string is almost sufficient to drive an amp into overload .\n) why he thinks the 6l6 is so appealing for musical - instrument use . his answer , not surprisingly , related to the manner in which it clips . unlike an el34 , which clips with a blaze of raspy odd - order distortion products , the 6l6 yields a distortion spectrum rich in even - order harmonic products\u0097a benign and musically attractive tinting of tonal color that gives a rounder , more liquid tone . a million guitar players can ' t be wrong\u0097they ' ve esteemed the 6l6 as a sonic talisman because of its ability to perform passionately under pressure .\ni believe that a domestic power amp , too , must be able to perform under pressure ; 100 - watters are often called upon to drive loudspeakers that barely scrape a sensitivity spec of 84db . an amp in such an application will red - line more often than you might think .\nthe input signal of the 175 is direct - coupled to the grids of a 12at7wa dual - triode , both halves of which are connected in parallel . following the input stage , the signal is rc - coupled to a 6350 dual - triode connected as a cathode - coupled phase splitter . note that the 6350 is the american military version of the 12bh7a , but with a different pin - out . be warned : there is no substitute .\nthe output stage is dominated by an octet of russian ( sovtek ) 5881 / 6l6wgc beam power tubes operating at a b + voltage of 525v . according to\n, the\nw\nin the tube designation denotes highest mil - spec to russian protocols . these tubes are said to be rated by the factory at a maximum plate voltage of 600v\u0097considerably higher than the ratings of ordinary 6l6 types .\nthe power supply is of conventional design , using solid - state rectification and capacitor - based filter networks . the output transformer is factory - wired for a 5 ohm load\u0097a reasonable guesstimate for most dynamic speakers . but this prohibits the 175 from being used with loads that dip below 3 ohms in the bass . however , these type of\nshort - circuit ,\njuice - hungry speaker loads aren ' t really tube territory anyway\u0097they ' d force any tube amp into cardiac arrest .\npopular : trivia , history , america , television , tv , usa , geography , cities , . . . more\nover 850 biographies of physicists and histories of institutions with information pertaining to their lives , careers , and research .\ngeneral electric company ' s research laboratory was founded in 1900 before being renamed the general electric research and development center in august 1965 when the research laboratory and advanced technology laboratory were merged . corporate interests include : broadcasting ; electric components ; household appliances ; lighting equipment ; motors ; telecommunications ; electromedical industry .\ngeneral electric company ' s advanced technology laboratory and research laboratory were merged to create the research and development center .\nphysico - chemist ; assistant director ; associate director ; director ; vice president and director of research ; consultant on x - rays ; and emeritus director .\ndumond , jesse w . m . ( jesse william monroe ) , 1892 - 1976\nresearch physicist ; assistant to the director of research ; and vice president and director of research .\nselected records , including letters , reports , and notebooks by arthur holly compton , saul dushman , irving langmuir , frederic saunders , and willis r . whitney .\nspencer weart research material for his book , nuclear fear : a history of images , 1957 - 1987 .\ncharles b . duke career highlights [ autobiographical materials ] , 1959 - 2006 .\nmit office of the president records of karl taylor compton and james rhyne killian , 1930 - 1959 .\noral history interview with frederick seitz , 1981 january 26 , 27 , march 24 and 1982 march 16 .\noral history interview with h . m . mott - smith , 1977 march 1 and 2 .\noral history interview with h . r . crane , 1973 march 28 and 1974 june 18 .\noral history interview with john p . blewett , 1979 march 22 and may 11 .\noral history interview with john r . woodyard : cyclotron and klystron development : oral history transcript , 1974 october 18 and 1975 december 17 .\noral history interview with morrel h . cohen , 1981 march 31 and june 5 .\noral history interview with ralph alpher and second session is joint interview with robert herman , 1983 august 11 and 12 .\ncampus box 1061 , one brookings drive , st . louis , mo 63130 - 4899 , usa\nstanford goldman response to early 1930s ph . d . s survey , 1980 .\nthe princeton years and beyond , 1930 - 1940 : invited paper for the march 1992 meeting of the american physical society , 1992 .\nthomas o . paine papers , 1931 - 1992 ( bulk 1960 - 1982 ) .\nu . s . atomic energy commission records ( record group 326 ) , 1923 - 1975 .\nuniversity of illinois at urbana - champaign department of physics betatron project records , 1941 - 1945 .\nadventures in electricity . no . 4 prepared for general electric by general comics , inc .\nadventures in electricity . no . 6 prepared for general electric by general comics , inc .\nchart of the nuclides : [ with physical constants , conversion factors and periodic table ] .\nnuclides and isotopes / revised 1989 by f . william walker , josef r . parrington , and frank feiner .\nadventure into the unknown : the first fifty years of the general electric research laboratory .\nfrom the archives of the hall of history : a catalogue of ge photographs , 1890 - 1940 .\nimage worlds : corporate identities at general electric , 1890 - 1930 / david e . nye .\ninnovation as a social process : elihu thomson and the rise of general electric , 1870 - 1900 / w . bernard carlson .\nthe making of american industrial research : science and business at ge and bell , 1876 - 1926 / leonard s . reich .\nwillis r . whitney , general electric , and the origins of u . s . industrial research / george wise .\nthe american institute of physics , a 501 ( c ) ( 3 ) not - for - profit corporation , advances , promotes and serves the physical sciences for the benefit of humanity .\nwe are committed to the preservation of physics for future generations , the success of physics students both in the classroom and professionally , and the promotion of a more scientifically literate society .\nwarning : the ncbi web site requires javascript to function . more . . .\nkryn stankunas , * ching shang , * karen y . twu , shih - chu kao , nancy a . jenkins , neal g . copeland , mrinmoy sanyal , licia selleri , michael l . cleary , and ching - pin chang\nfrom the division of cardiovascular medicine ( k . s . , c . s . , k . y . t . , s . - c . k . , c . - p . c . ) , department of medicine ; and department of pathology ( m . s . , m . l . c . ) , stanford university school of medicine , calif ; institute of molecular and cell biology ( n . a . j . , n . g . c . ) , singapore ; and department of cell and developmental biology ( l . s . ) , cornell university weill medical school , new york\ncorrespondence to ching - pin chang , division of cardiovascular medicine , department of medicine , stanford university school of medicine , stanford , ca 94305 . e - mail ude . drofnats @ nipgnihc\ntargeted disruption of the pbx and meis1 genes and generation of the respective knockout mice have been described previously . 17 \u2013 19 heterozygous knockout parental lines were backcrossed for at least 8 generations onto a c57bl / 6 genetic background before intercrossing to obtain homozygous or compound mutant embryos . phenotypes were generally analyzed in embryos ( embryonic day [ e ] 10 . 5 to 15 . 5 ) or neonates . gestational age was determined by the date of observing a vaginal plug ( set as e0 . 5 ) and by ultrasonography before harvesting embryos . 20 for embryonic / perinatal lethality determination , 4 to 5 littermate controls were observed per mutant mouse . for cardiac structure analysis , 1 to 2 littermate controls were analyzed per mutant mouse .\nthe chest wall of mice was opened under microscopic visualization . a 33 - gauge needle ( hamilton ) mounted on a 1 - ml tuberculin syringe was used to inject an acrylic resin ( batson no . 17 ) containing blue dye ( methyl methacrylate casting kit , polyscience inc ) into the right ventricle to perfuse the great arteries . mice were then held at 4\u00b0c for 2 to 6 hours to allow the resin to polymerize and cast the vasculature .\nparaffin sections of mouse embryos were prepared as described previously . 21 , 22 consecutive sections through the chest ( 5 to 7 \u03bc mol / l ) were collected , stained with hematoxylin / eosin , and analyzed by light microscopy .\nsuggesting that they may also be important for heart development . to investigate this hypothesis , we first examined the distribution of pbx proteins in tissues involved in heart development . in the heart , pbx1b , the predominant isoform of pbx1 during mouse embryogenesis ,\nwas present in both endocardial and myocardial cells of the oft at e9 . 5 (\n) . cnccs migrate to the oft , form the aorticopulmonary septum , and contribute to oft septation .\nsimilarly to pbx1 , pbx2 was broadly present at e9 . 5 in cells that included premigratory cnccs within the neural tube and branchial mesenchyme (\n) . pbx3a was widely present at e9 . 5 , including in premigratory cnccs as well as all cell types of the heart . however , by e12 . 5 , pbx3a was downregulated in myocardial cells but remained present in endocardial cells and mesenchymal cells of the endocardial cushions (\n) , distinguishing it from pbx1b and pbx2 . the widespread and overlapping presence of pbx proteins in embryonic sites of cardiac development prompted us to investigate heart development in mice lacking individual or multiple\npbx proteins are widely present in tissues relevant to heart development . a through c , immunohistochemical analysis of pbx proteins at e9 . 5 . pbx1b ( a ) is present in neural crest cells ( arrow ) , mesenchymal cells of the branchial arch region ( asterisk ) , endocardial cells ( arrowhead ) , and myocardial cells ( double arrows ) of the cardiac oft . pbx2 ( b ) and pbx3 ( c ) display similar expression patterns at e9 . 5 . d through f , presence of pbx proteins in the cardiac oft at e12 . 5 . pbx1b ( d ) is present in endocardial ( arrowhead ) and mesenchymal cells ( asterisk ) of the endocardial cushions of the oft . pbx1b is downregulated in myocardial cells ( double arrow ) at e12 . 5 . pbx1b is present in the endothelial and vascular smooth muscle cells of the aorta ( ao ) and main pulmonary artery ( mpa ) . pbx2 ( e ) is present in endocardial ( arrowhead ) , myocardial ( double arrow ) , and mesenchymal cells ( asterisk ) of the oft . pbx2 is also present in endothelial and vascular smooth muscle cells of the aorta and main pulmonary artery . pbx3a ( f ) is present in endocardial ( arrowhead ) and mesenchymal cells ( asterisk ) of the cushion but downregulated in myocardial cells ( double arrow ) . pbx3a is present in endothelial but not vascular smooth muscle cells of the great arteries .\n) . the main pulmonary artery branched into left and right pulmonary arteries as in wild - type embryos . a large ventricular septal defect was present in\nhearts ( data not shown ) . furthermore , a single heart valve was present at the base of the truncus ("]}
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best loved novels of all time bbc ' s top 100 books you need to read before you die\na critic would counter that the books that helped to make canongate\u2019s name , and which seem so characteristic of canongate , like jim dodge\u2019s stone junction , could only have been published by canongate . some of the books put out now , anyone could have published them .\nthe founding publishers of the independent alliance were faber and faber , atlantic books , portobello books , canongate , icon books , profile books and short books , who came to partnership in 2005 . granta books and serpent\u2019s tail \u2013 part of profile books \u2013 in january 2007 , and constable & robinson and david ficking books in 2013 . faber and faber provides the sales force and administrative team for independent alliance publishers and , in march 2008 , the book service ltd ( tbs ) became sole distributor .\nedinburgh\u2019s canongate books had gone bust twice when in 1994 jamie byng , then 26 , took the company over . through a\nedinburgh , scotland / london , u . k . / new york , ny / melbourne , australia : canongate books ltd . ,\nbooks everyone should read in a lifetime ridicu - 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hand military books .\ngodless morality was , i imagine , another part of building the canongate legend , in that it was somewhat controversial .\ncanongate books ltd , edinburgh , 1994 . paperback . condition : very good . minor signs of ownership , slight shelf wear only ow clean and tight . no dust jacket . ; 8vo 8\n- 9\ntall ; 256 pages .\neddale court which for more than 40 years has been pioneering in its publication of some of the world\u2019s most interesting books .\nnew york , ny : times books / random house , inc . , ( u . s . edition ) { a }\nthe highland lady in ireland : journals 1840 - 50 and over 2 million other books are available for amazon kindle . learn more\nthen , in 2002 , everything changed when canongate published life of pi . yann martel\u2019s novel become the biggest - selling booker winner ever , while canongate won publisher of the year \u2013 something unheard of for a tiny independent publisher . a new era had begun .\nby using the web site , you confirm that you have read , understood , and agreed to be bound by the terms and conditions . \u00a9 1996 - 2018 abebooks inc . all rights reserved . abebooks , the abebooks logo , abebooks . com ,\npassion for books .\nand\npassion for books . books for your passion .\nare registered trademarks with the registered us patent & trademark office .\ncanongate books ltd , united kingdom , 2001 . paperback . condition : new . new edition . language : english . brand new book . this is an account of life in a fishing community on the east coast of scotland seen through the eyes of a young boy .\n. he has also written books for children and has won the blue peter book award , the smarties book prize and been shortlisted three times for the carnegie medal . he has sold more than a million books in the uk and his work has been translated into over forty languages .\nthinking of the philip pullman book , the good man jesus and the scoundrel christ , that you published , canongate seems to be involved in two or three controversies a year . it certainly gives the books a push . what\u2019s your attitude to controversy ? is it a marketing tool ?\ncanongate\u2019s involvement in letters live has catalyzed connections that have proved beneficial all \u2019round , byng says : sunnymarch has just optioned matt haig\u2019s novel how to stop time , published by canongate , with cumberbatch now down to play the leading role , and an award - winning screenwriter also in the frame .\nnot that you would know it . tucked away in a close off the high street , the warren of offices could belong to any struggling small company . but with a million - seller on the shelves and turnover this year heading for 7 million , canongate books is one of edinburgh\u2019s best business success stories .\ncomment : we are committed to providing each customer with the highest standard of customer service . all books are picked , packed and dispatched from the united kingdom .\namie byng , 46 , son of the 8th earl of strafford , grew up in hampshire and studied at the university of edinburgh . after graduating he joined canongate books as an intern and bought out the struggling edinburgh publishing house two years later , aged just 25 . his successes include the uk publication of yann martel\u2019s\ncanongate spent its first two decades publishing many wonderful scottish writers . today the company works with authors from all over the world , but that national tradition \u2013 and every book in our backlist \u2013 remains alive and vibrant . in 2008 , a short - run reprint of nan shepherd\u2019s the living mountain led to it becoming one of canongate\u2019s bestselling backlist books and made shepherd a posthumous superstar . she\u2019s now the first woman ever to appear on a main issue scottish bank note .\nwhile last year ' s canongate turnover was a very respectable 8m , next year ' s looks set to escalate even further , to an astonishing 13m .\nin 2007 , canongate published the memoirs of a little - known us politician . barack obama\u2019s memoirs would become a bestseller before his race to the white house had even begun . but dreams from my father has gone on to sell over two million copies , canongate\u2019s biggest - selling book since life of pi .\nwhile the move prompted joy from the left and outrage from some on the right , none encapsulated the episode quite like edinburgh - based publisher , canongate .\nicon books is an independent publisher of thought - provoking non - fiction . we publish science , history , politics , philosophy , psychology , humour and much else besides\ngoing back to what we were saying about gil scott - heron and alasdair gray seeming like what we would call canongate - type authors\u2026 julian assange seems like a canongate author . it was such an obvious match \u2013 in retrospect , do you think that blinded you to his character \ufb02aws and the risks associated with those ?\nwhat this means , essentially , is that our cultural agendas shrink simply because we are all reading the same books as everyone else . and while this undoubtedly benefits worthy recipients such as emma donoghue ' s room and david nicholls ' s one day , bickmore argues that there are a great many books out there deserving of just as many readers .\nas far as i ' m concerned , the more prizes the better . we all need people to select books for us ,\nhe says .\ncanongate books ltd 19 / 05 / 1994 , 1994 . condition : very good . this book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering . the cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean , intact and the spine remains undamaged . this book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far . money back guarantee if you are not satisfied . see all our books here , order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping . .\nour passion for the books we publish often spills beyond their pages . in 2011 , canongate ceo jamie byng founded world book night to encourage reading . and letters live , inspired by shaun usher\u2019s letters of note and simon garfield\u2019s to the letter , has become an on - going celebration of the art of letter - writing through performance .\njamie byng bursts into the reception area of his canongate publishing company , mobile phone clenched to his ear , all wild hair , skinny tight jeans and mild panic .\n\u201cthat , to me , is so against the model of what we\u2019re doing at canongate . that\u2019s not to say it\u2019s not a viable mode\u2014it\u2019s just not for us .\nfor the purpose of adding information to this web site . none of the books in my collection will be sold while i am alive . if you have a copy of any of the following four books you would like to sell for $ 15 . 00 [ u . s . ] or less , including shipping to ripon , wisconsin , please\nneil forsyth \u2013 books / tv creator of the hugely successful bob servant character , neil forsyth first brought to life the bard of broughty ferry as a way to entertain himself and play havoc with email scammers . three books , a radio show , and now a tv adaptation later the public has proven hungry for the strange , parochial outlook of bob .\njulian barnes - the sense of an ending ( jonathan cape - random house ) carol birch - jamrach ' s menagerie ( canongate books ) patrick dewitt - the sisters brothers ( granta ) esi edugyan - half blood blues ( serpent ' s tail ) stephen kelman - pigeon english ( bloomsbury ) a . d . miller - snowdrops ( atlantic )\nalasdair gray\u2019s seminal book was an early milestone for canongate , a novel that changed the literary landscape in scotland and typifies the kind of fiction that canongate loves and continues to look for . time has done nothing to lessen the power , imaginative brilliance and beauty of this landmark publication by the man described by ali smith as a \u201cnecessary genius\u201d .\nbarack obama ' s two books , dreams from my father and the audacity of hope , were acquired by canongate just after their author announced his candidacy for the us presidency , and have now \u2013 coupled with a rapidly rushed out book outlining his vision for america , change we can believe in \u2013 sold more than 1m copies for the small publisher .\n\u2026 and then in 2010 karl pilkington became a number one bestseller with an idiot abroad . more travels and plenty of moaning later , and karl\u2019s sold more than a million books .\nsense of freedom broke the mould in that it was the biography of a notorious glasgow gangster , jimmy boyle , written and published whilst boyle was serving a life sentence for murder in barlinnie prison . five years later canongate published alasdair gray\u2019s lanark , an illustrated dystopian novel which became the first book to win the saltire society\u2019s book of the year award . yann martel\u2019s the life of pi was the first canongate book to win the man booker prize , propelling canongate into the big league when it sold over 10 million copies worldwide .\nof fcp .\nour plans for this community and the adjoining development opportunity will benefit from the expertise of our partners , kane realty , randolph development and canongate capital .\ndo you ever write letters ? i do all the time but it\u2019s mainly to accompany books i\u2019m sending out . otherwise the writing i do tends to be done by email or text .\nit\u2019s been a good few weeks for canongate , the edinburgh press that jamie byng bought out of receivership in 1994 and has built into one of the uk\u2019s most successful independent publishers .\ncanongate books ltd 19 / 05 / 1994 , 1994 . paperback . condition : very good . shipped within 24 hours from our uk warehouse . clean , undamaged book with no damage to pages and minimal wear to the cover . spine still tight , in very good condition . remember if you are not happy , you are covered by our 100 % money back guarantee .\ncanongate books ltd , edinburgh , 1994 . paperback . condition : good . dust jacket condition : good . first edition . author signed gift dedication to title page . no other markings . general cover creases , despite being a paperback , there is a dust jacket which also has creases and a small corner chafe at spine top . size : 8vo . signed by author .\n. with expertise in start - up , owner - operated businesses and with over 25 years of combined experience in the real estate investment , development and management business , canongate provides its individual and institutional partners and investors hands - on management of each of its projects . canongate is invested in multifamily , retail and office assets as well as a portfolio of small businesses in\ncanongate\u2019s own jamie byng interview\u2019s gil scott - heron in 2010 . this year would have marked gil\u2019s 68th birthday . his posthumously published , indelible memoir the last holiday is now a canon .\nby ali smith , which appears to have scarpered of its own accord , as books sometimes do ) . you will notice immediately that these books are all written by different people , most if not all of whom you have probably heard of before . and that\u2019s what i love about this series : it\u2019s a master stroke in perspectives , and i\u2019m all about trying to find new perspectives .\nbyng read dreams from my father and his political biography the audacity of hope , thought both were\nremarkable books by a remarkable person\nand swooped to secure the uk and commonwealth publishing rights .\nbyng insists the company\u2019s transformation is a team effort . but watching the guinness flow and byng work the crowd at the bar , there\u2019s no doubt his style and personality have driven canongate\u2019s success .\nthe idea seems driven more by byng\u2019s concept of the value publishers should add . \u201cit\u2019s just a personal view on the sort of publishing we want to do at canongate , \u201d he says .\ncanongate was founded in 1973 , and was taken over by current ceo jamie byng in 1994 following a management buyout . it has since emerged as one of the most dynamic publishing houses in britain . with a distinctly international outlook , canongate books continues to nurture and publish new talent from around the world , whilst retaining the essence of the scottish canon . the company is one of the founding members of the independent alliance , a global alliance of eleven uk publishers and their international partners who share a common vision of editorial excellence , original , diverse publishing , innovation in marketing and commercial success .\nthere is another persistent rumour that canongate is known to some authors as cheapskate books because it offers minimal advances and refuses to pay towards the promotion of many of its titles . byng doesn ' t even bristle .\nthey can go and publish somewhere else . we ' re a small fucking independent publishers , and there are a lot of writers we publish who have made a lot of money .\nposter with winning book jacket 2011 poster with all shortlisted book jackets 2011 julian barnes - the sense of an ending ( jonathan cape - random house ) carol birch - jamrach ' s menagerie ( canongate books ) patrick dewitt - the sisters brothers ( granta ) esi edugyan - half blood blues ( serpent ' s tail ) stephen kelman - pigeon english ( bloomsbury ) a . d . miller - snowdrops ( atlantic )\n\u201cyou only need look at the impact of what philip pullman or jo rowling have done for the children\u2019s market , because of the quality of the books that they\u2019ve published , the lifetime of reading that they\u2019ve inspired .\neach book is a novella \u2013 a short read in a smallish package . the books measure , on average , 5\u00d78 inches and are in the range of 200 pages long . they were first published as hardbacks .\nthis summer the book sold its millionth copy , canongate\u2019s annual turnover is up 40 per cent as a result and in february the company scooped the prestigious publisher of the year title at the british book awards .\ncanongate plans to publish the 100th title in the series in 2038 . let ' s hope that they and the universe survive that long . meanwhile , after dreaming up the project ( and leaping out from behind a gorse bush in scotland to persuade atwood to take part ) , canongate ' s jamie byng is entitled to his own mythomania : justifiably , he calls the task he has set himself ' herculean ' .\ncanongate books ltd , uk , 1994 . paperback . condition : very good . dust jacket condition : very good . book description campbell mackay is teaching his last class , on milton ' s\nlycidas\n, before an early retirement forced by his revulsion for modern teaching methods . as mackay addresses the class he tells the story of his own life as a willing slave to literature , and disgresses into his early experiences .\ni called a friend and told her i really wasn\u2019t enjoying my post - graduate degree and she said why don\u2019t you try publishing . as soon as i walked into canongate , it felt like home .\nthrough a joint venture with kane realty corporation , randolph development and canongate capital . east central lofts is comprised of 72 studio , one and two - bedroom loft apartments featuring floor to ceiling windows and dramatic views of\ni remember someone calling canongate anarchic . it\u2019s a label the man in charge is happy to have .\none of our authors said anarchy is not being out of control . it\u2019s being out of their control . anarchy can be quite a creative thing .\nas if proof was needed of such a philosophy , on byng\u2019s cluttered desk is a copy of yann martel\u2019s life of pi . when canongate secured the uk rights to the book two years ago , byng vowed :\nwe\u2019re going to make this win the booker prize .\na year later he delivered on his promise - making canongate the first scottish publisher to capture the prestigious award .\ni recommend a lot of books on this blog , but i don\u2019t recommend a lot of series . this is because i don\u2019t typically read books that come in series . as a bit of slow reader , a whole series has to be really good before i will commit myself to the time necessary for me to get through it , and those just don\u2019t come along that often ( with many notable exceptions , of course ) . for this series , however , i will happily deviate from previous pattern , because it is a series i can get behind . you see , the canongate myths aren\u2019t really a series so much as\u2026hmm\u2026an incredibly pretentious and scattered anthology ? look :\n\u201cthe booker prize can literally be life - changing , \u201d canongate\u2019s managing director tells publishing perspectives . \u201c life of pi has been published in 45 countries around the world and we\u2019ve sold more than 4 million copies . \u201d\nwe don\u2019t court controversy . it just so happens that many of the books we publish tackle controversial subjects . when philip pullman told me he wanted to retell the story of jesus in our myths series and that he wanted to call it the good man jesus and the scoundrel christ , i knew the title alone would anger and upset certain people , but that\u2019s no reason not to publish a book . books are meant to challenge you . they\u2019re meant to disrupt your sense of comfort , your sense of certainty . books are meant to cause controversy even if it\u2019s only an internal mental controversy about who you are and what you think is important and how you make sense of the world .\n\u201cmyths are universal and timeless stories that reflect and shape our lives \u2014 they explore our desires , our fears , our longings , and provide narratives that remind us what it means to be human . \u201d - canongate myths website\nenter your mobile number or email address below and we ' ll send you a link to download the free kindle app . then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone , tablet , or computer - no kindle device required .\nlet us know your name and your email address and we ' ll send you monthly newsletters with updates on our new books , competitions and events ! check out our privacy policy at the bottom of this page to find out more .\nstevenson , buchan and conan doyle sell steadily but in relatively small quantities . it\u2019s strange how writers fall in and out of fashion , but i am certain that \u2018classics\u2019 will always form a key part of the canongate list even if the sales are modest . i think it is part of your duty as a publisher to keep great books in print and our reprint programme has seen writers as diverse as rebecca west , charles mingus , chester himes , nelson algren , knut hamsun , nan shepherd , charles bukowski , jack london , will muir , john fante richard brautigan and iceberg slim \u2018join\u2019 canongate . they have enriched the list and have provided what i regard as a crucial element \u2013 context .\nwith the bestselling humour book of last year , the mighty boosh , and a spin - off from the wire which has sold over 200 , 000 copies , also on its books , canongate last night took the top prize at the british book industry awards in cambridge , praised by judges for its\ngreat professionalism , attention to detail and sheer exuberance of its publishing programme\n, which they said led to\nan impressive\ndoubling in turnover during the year .\nbook design jobs ! we are currently recruiting a senior designer and a junior designer . if you\u2019ve got an amazing portfolio , get in touch ! we publish amazing books and we want your help making them stand out . details here : urltoken\nmcllvanney prize formerly the scottish crime book of the year , the prize was renamed in 2016 to honour the late author william mcilvanney . eligible books are by writers born in scotland , by writers living in scotland , or books set in scotland . last year denise mina became the first female winner for the long drop ( random house ) . panel : prize : \u00a31 , 000 and a nationwide promotion in waterstones . longlist : jun finalists : aug winner : sep at bloody scotland\nand , he continues , any opportunity for a little hype goes a long way in an industry that is currently far from healthy .\nmore books are getting published than ever before , but fewer than ever are getting the limelight .\nreminds me of the classic spinal tap line : \u2018there\u2019s a thin line between clever and stupid . \u2019 i suppose at the end of it all , with the unauthorized autobiography , you ended up with a classic canongate publication and marketing campaign .\nin 1994 , while running a funk , reggae and rare - groove night called chocolate city at the venue in edinburgh , the 25 - year - old graduate badgered stephanie wolfe murray , doyenne of scottish publishing , for an unpaid day job at her offices . canongate ' s fortunes were foundering when byng - with no knowledge of the publishing world but some obscenely useful family connections - helped to engineer an audacious buyout . his stepfather , bt chairman sir christopher bland , his then girlfriend whitney mcveigh , and her father , who is co - chairman of the multinational investment bank salomon smith barney , as well as scottish publisher hugh andrew and his father , stumped up the cash . and byng became the new director of canongate books .\ncanongate\u2019s london office , which it aims to open by january , won\u2019t involve a single transfer within the company\u2019s 17 - strong workforce , and in fact the office is not even expected to have full - time staff . instead he says , it\u2019s an\nefficiency measure\nas both he and canongate managing director , david graham , already spend much of their time in london and need a base from which to liaise with the rest of the staff when meeting authors and industry contacts there .\nwell , if we have , perhaps that\u2019s no bad thing although i think there remains an anarchic spirit to canongate that pervades all our publishing . and you should always want to surprise people . the company\u2019s also grown up as well as grown .\neven if the majority of the heads of department around director jonathan glazer were london - based , the film\u2019s benefit to scotland is plain to see : it was based on a michel faber novel published in 2000 by edinburgh - based canongate books , co - produced by gillian berrie from glasgow - based sigma films , and showcased local talent like paul branigan alongside lead star scarlett johannson . more than half the crew were based in scotland , not to mention the vital opportunities it provided for local trainees .\n\u201cwe have seen spikes in sales before as a result of activity on twitter but nothing as significant as the uplift we have seen on the back of stephen fry\u2019s recommendation ,\nsaid amy worth , head of books buying at amazon . co . uk .\nmix of adventurous publishing , shrewd revival of underground classics and a solid scottish base , canongate was turned around . in february 2000 david graham was appointed managing director . his background had always been in publishing and he had even worked for the company back in 1987 . canongate really hit the big time last october when yann martel\u2019s life of pi took the booker prize , a success that was compounded in february when the company won publisher of the year at the british book awards . 0905 302 0111\ntranscript from a phone conversation from julian assange to jamie byng of canongate on 16th june 2011 . in the call they discuss the return of the advance and the revised book deal on a different book . jamie states he would not publish julian\u2019s unauthorised manuscript\nmoving onto the myths series which canongate embarked on last year , this is a particularly ambitious project involving a wide range of authors and publishers in different countries . i have read that the series will not be complete until 2038 , is this correct ?\ncanongate was founded in edinburgh in 1973 by stephanie wolfe murray and her husband angus wolfe murray . it rapidly established itself as one of the most interesting houses in scotland , publishing a combination of literary fiction , travel , biography , poetry , classics and history . its eclectic list is what came to define it and whilst there was a distinctly scottish hue to much of the publishing at canongate , stephanie ( who rapidly became the primary driving force behind the company ) embraced writing and ideas from all over the world .\njen wallace , sales assistant at canongate books ( www . canongate . tv ) , talks about her career path and what her current role involves . cccf , creative & cultural careers festival ( www . cccf . ed . ac . uk ) , is a weeklong festival of events organised by the university of edinburgh careers service urltoken camera and editing by : martin vesselinov urltoken university of edinburgh , nor any affiliated bodies , claim any rights to the copyrighted musical content used in this video whatsoever . its usage is solely intended for the purpose of educating and promoting under the ' fair dealing ' provision of the united kingdom ' s ' copyright , designs and patents act 1988 ' . any usage of copyrighted material is also intended to help promote the work / music of the original artist .\nbhp comics is an independent publisher based in scotland , producing a variety of comics , graphic novels and art books that cover a wide range of topics and themes . we aim to engage , provoke , inspire and inform with the works we publish . we also produce \u2026\nhe steered the business into a new direction , remaining true to its scottish roots but broadening its contemporary appeal . one of his defining moments was snaring the likes of bono and nick cave to provide their take on books of the bible , guaranteeing news headlines in the process .\njamie : with my canongate hat on i thought we were going to cancel the deal , get the money and work out a new contract . but it looks like we\u2019re not going to get a penny back in the short term , which i can just about handle .\ncanongate has a number of classic authors on its list , including famous historical novelists such as robert louis stevenson , arthur conan doyle , john buchan and naomi mitchison , and less well - known ones like harry hopkins . is the demand for these historical novels still strong ?\n\u201cthink of florence , paris , london , new york . nobody visiting them for the first time is a stranger because he\u2019s already visited them in paintings , novels , history books and films . but if a city hasn\u2019t been used by an artist not even the inhabitants live there imaginatively\u201d\nare there disadvantages to having a friendship with writers you publish ? do you sometimes back off from asking them to put into their books dif\ufb01cult material other publishers would insist on ? for example , the last holiday doesn\u2019t entirely deal with scott - heron\u2019s drug problems or spell in prison .\nbyng , 38 , fell for the books before obama ' s presidential prospects became clear . he wooed the politician via a succession of complimentary e - mails \u2013 and insists he would have battled to bring them to the uk market regardless of the historic events over the past six months .\nhe knows his business inside out , yet becoming a publisher was never on his radar when he first walked in back in 1994 . his eyes were opened :\ni loved books but i didn ' t know what a beautiful creative process there was in publishing ,\nhe explains .\ntranscript from a phone call between julian assange and jamie byng of canongate on 8th june 2011 . in it they discuss julian\u2019s time difficulties and decide on a new kind of book that they will publish instead of the one originally envisaged . jamie is very happy about this new book\ncanongate press , edinburgh and london , 1994 . soft cover . condition : as new . dust jacket condition : as new . first edition . as new , unread 1st edition . the dustwrapper is as new , unclipped and has been in a protective cover for some time .\nhe came to edinburgh university to study english , but byng escaped the world of new town student dinner parties by starting a nightclub called chocolate city .\non a good night we\u2019d get a grand cash in hand . i liked that ,\nhe laughs . then came canongate .\nthat , it seems , is the jamie byng factor . certainly his striking presence has led to a stunning turnaround for a canongate . it twice faced financial collapse before he sauntered in for a spell of work experience in an industry he knew little about , and instantly became hooked .\n\u201ctake yuval noah harari\u2019s sapiens \u2014the brilliance of that book , fantastically published by vintage and random house . that will be getting people who\u2019ve read that to read more books . if instead they had read a boring book on that subject , they\u2019d have thought , \u2018i\u2019ll just watch another box set . \u2019\nbut people felt they knew who you were . you were edgy , off - beat , different , with striking marketing campaigns and cover design . it felt less like a publisher than a record company like factory or creation . you\u2019ve disturbed that image by putting out books like the only fools and horses title .\nno one is ambivalent about jamie byng ; they either love him or loathe him . not that he gives a damn - since scooping the booker prize last week , he ' s been hailed as the most dynamic figure in british publishing . he talks to libby brookes about his kids , cocaine and canongate\npassion was what he offered , from across his 15 - strong team at canongate .\nall i know is that enthusiasm and energy are crucial . what makes one novel stand out from another ? novels are so subjective , so passion is vital . that ' s the single most important thing .\n\u201chaig is adamant that \u2018one of the uses of the arts is to keep us sane\u2019 , and that \u2018reading is a route out of yourself\u2019 . he is almost evangelical about the power of reading to do good . \u2018i think books can save us and i think they sort of saved me , \u2019 he says . \u201d\nfor j . j . abrams\u2019 first ever literary project \u2013 the typically high - concept s . , which took the form of an old library book , brimming with ephemera , and was written in collaboration with doug dorst \u2013 canongate created a pirate radio station playing 20 hours of music inspired by the story .\nfrom rebecca solnit to gil scott - heron , and philip pullman to margaret atwood , the only thing that links the books on our canons list is that once you\u2019ve read them , they\u2019re impossible to forget . they come from unexpected perspectives , or carrying incredible stories : some are classics already , the rest will be soon .\nbut then he says :\nthere are frustrations . you make mistakes . you don ' t always publish books as well as you could . there are writers i look back on and think we just shouldn ' t have published the book . and it will be in those instances that the writers feel a grievance .\non canongate ' s office wall is a mocked - up picture of a smiling obama , sporting a santa hat , pointing towards a line of numbers \u2013 the movable arm is currently set at around 900 , 000 \u2013 with the words\nobamometer , one million . sell it \u2013 yes we can !\n.\nhe hopes that other people in publishing respect what he is trying to do at canongate . he thinks he is reasonably good at dealing with criticism .\ni ' ve got a fairly clear idea of what i think is the way we should be doing things , but i ' m not a control freak .\nit brought different pressures and expectations but in the main it was amazing for canongate . it allowed us to grow in new ways , hiring great staff and investing in superb books and authors without life of pi , god knows where we\u2019d be today . we certainly would not have bought a majority stake in a great australian publishing house , text , in 2004 . and that in turn led to other important events like publishing kate grenville and barack obama . everything\u2019s connected . life of pi was also a game - changer in that it showed to the outside world \u2013 and to ourselves \u2013 that we could publish a best - selling book . in its \ufb01rst year in paperback , life of pi sold 900 , 000 copies . that was almost more books than we\u2019d sold in total during the \ufb01ve years previous to life of pi\u2019s publication . it was an extreme experience that gave us the luxury of money , which is something that\u2019s great to have when you\u2019re a small , creative publishing house .\nit was such an amazing night . there are a lot of great people working at canongate , and i think for everyone it felt like a vindication . it ' s just another fucking prize but it just happens to be the biggest prize and the one that has a greater impact on sales than anything else .\nin the \u201cbig ideas\u201d session of the bookseller\u2019s 2013 futurebook conference , byng proposed that publishers should produce fewer books , so they could devote more care and attention to them . in fact , he made a sort of pledge that he\u2019d work for a 1 : 1 ratio\u2014a title each year for each staffer in his company , and no more .\nall these ideas that take advantage of digital , the \ufb01lms , the audio books \u2013 they\u2019re canongate\u2019s ideas ? the writers aren\u2019t yet approaching you saying they want to try something to coincide with a book\u2019s release and they need x , y and z from you to do it , right ? sometimes they do come to us with ideas . when david byrne approached us with how music works , an overview of music , he was adamant that as part of the publication of the physical book there needed to be some sort of advanced e - book or app before he signed any contract . we were thrilled that he was thinking this way and insisting that we did too .\nmyth , concerned with the fertile source of life , is a matriarchal affair . canongate launches its series with small , beautiful books by three wise women . karen armstrong ' s a short history of myth provides a critical rationale for the project ; she is a renegade nun who spent seven years in a catholic order , so she expertly demythologises sacred lore . christ , she says , was a political agitator who owes his mythic status to st paul . a rumour of his resurrection , which we might call an urban myth , became the miraculous basis of a religious faith and , because easter coincides with spring , nature was enlisted to prove the truth of the fiction .\nto say the learning curve was steep is an understatement . but twelve years on we are still here so we must have got some things right . and there were some excellent people at canongate at that time who helped guide the company , not least stephanie who remains a dear friend and was my first real mentor in publishing .\ncanongate press , edinburgh and london , 1994 . soft cover . condition : as new . dust jacket condition : as new . first edition . as new , unread copy of the first edition by one of scotland ' s most eloquent voices . dustwrapper is as new , unclipped and has had protective since puchase soon after publication .\ni started collecting books in the early 2000s when i came across a second printing of the juniper tree ( vol . s 1 & 2 ) , illustrated by maurice sendak . i had no clue if the set was valuable , i just knew that it resonated with me . from there i began to look for other hard to find sendak books , not realizing i was hooked until it was too late . in 2009 , after a number of collecting foibles , i started the one girl collecting blog as a way of sharing some of the lessons i ' d learned . years later , i ' m still learning . this is a labor of love and a one woman show .\nas the business fell on hard times , byng and business partner hugh andrew \u2013 who later founded edinburgh - based birlinn publishing \u2013 pooled resources and contacts and bought out the company . byng ' s connections \u2013 his step father is sir christopher bland , former chairman of the bbc governors and now canongate ' s chairman \u2013 certainly helped .\nwhile home is in london with his second wife , elizabeth sheinkman \u2013 he moved to be near his first wife whitney and theirchildren , marley , 12 and leo , ten \u2013 edinburgh is where canongate will always remain , insists byng , and even though 2008 has been a remarkable year he says there ' s no room for complacency .\ni wanted to ask about the future of canongate in our brave new digital world . you\u2019ve recently been talking about your web site , which has been re - titled canongate tv . you\u2019ve said , \u2018we should be thinking of ourselves as broadcasters rather than simply book publishers . \u2019 what does that actually mean ? the opportunities for publishers have never been greater , so while i\u2019m certain we\u2019ll always publish books in traditional ways , my point about being broadcasters is that we have access to and are collaborating with people who don\u2019t simply think in terms of the written word . it\u2019s more possible now to open up different stories in different ways in different mediums than ever before and audiences increasingly expect and want this . as a publishing house there are many things that you can do from that position . you can choose to publish books as you always have done or you can think , hold on , we\u2019re quite good at bringing people together , why don\u2019t we examine this at a more serious level than we have before . digital is the most liberating medium in that sense . it\u2019s fairly simple these days , as you can see on canongate . tv , to have a multi - channel web site where you can allow people to listen , read , and watch great content . if we want to engage the writers and creative people we are working with , we need to be much more imaginative in the way we think about opening up subjects and stories , whilst creating entertainments that remain in line with the things we care about . we\u2019ve been working on these ideas with some of the people i\u2019ve already talked about . there\u2019s multi - media footage of the likes of gil and nick cave and richard holloway appearing on canongate tv as well as with people like noel fielding , tilda swinton , miranda july and david byrne , who are equally happy working in different mediums and cannot be pigeonholed creatively . our position now is as much as a curator and catalyst in supporting this work . and digital is an important way in which we see ourselves growing \u2013 and learning .\nimagine a future in which scottish producers were able to place more bets across a genuine portfolio of projects , having accumulated experience more rapidly than a film every two or three years allows . this would give them more creative nous , financial muscle and credibility ; strengthening their hands when it comes to optioning scripts and books , hiring writers and attracting directors ."]}
{"id": 55514, "summary": [{"text": "novarra is a mobile internet software company founded in 2000 and based in itasca , illinois , usa .", "topic": 3}, {"text": "it creates web-based services such as web internet access , portals , videos , widgets and advertising for mobile devices .", "topic": 3}, {"text": "novarra provides access to the internet and other services through wireless handsets , pdas and laptops and sells directly to operators , mobile handset manufacturers and internet brand companies .", "topic": 3}, {"text": "nokia acquired novarra in 2010 .", "topic": 20}, {"text": "bmw acquired novarra in 2014", "topic": 20}], "title": "novarra inc .", "paragraphs": ["fe investegate | novarra , inc . announcements | novarra , inc . : novarra widgets nominated in gsma mobile innova . . .\nnokia has acquired metacarta inc . and completed the purchase of novarra inc . , initially announced on march 26 , to improve its local search and mobile internet offerings .\ntermination of appointment of novarra , inc . as a director - link opens in a new window - 1 page\nrsc e - books collections novarra inc . by wade anastasia jere\npdf | free audiobooks and ebooks - listen online or download\nmultiple publishers and developers showcasing the latest applications , content and services developed for the brew solution , including : accuweather . com ; ag interactive ; ea mobile ; embience ; fusionone ; gamevil , inc . ; gesturetek inc . ; glu mobile ; immersion corporation ; jumptap , inc . ; loc - aid technologies ; mobitv , inc . ; namco networks ; novarra ; obopay ; orative corporation ; punchcut ; remoba inc . ; rocket mobile ; scanbuy ; sega of america , inc . ; skyzone entertainment ; viva ! vision ; and xringer inc .\nthese costs are an estimate and cannot be used as actual shipping costs . please contact novarra inc for a complete quote with shipping costs .\nespoo , finland - nokia today announced that it has completed the acquisition of novarra , inc . , initially announced on march 26 , 2010 .\nnovarra , inc . provides wireless internet solutions . it offers vision server and browser technology services . the company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in itasca , il .\nits own browser . nokia says novarra\u2019s technology will be integrated to provide a more powerful browsing experience on nokia phones . novarra which was founded in 1999 , raised\nnovarra releases version 5 . 0 of nweb ( tm ) internet platform for mobile\nappointment of nokia inc . as a director - link opens in a new window - 2 pages\njenny , that award is for novarra\u2019s widget platform which is different from their transcoder .\n\u00a9 2018 relationship science llc . all rights reserved . certain information provided by factset research system inc .\nindependent ( 1994\u20132017 ) [ 4 ] oath inc . ( 2017\u2013present ) [ 5 ] [ 6 ]\nverizon and all new oath inc . story of yahoo , aol and altaba \u2013 flatfur media\nthis report analyzes the us market for wireless mobile internet in millions of us $ . the specific product is analyzed by the following device types : wireless laptops , smartphones , and personal digital assistants ( pdas ) . the report provides comprehensive market analytics . annual forecasts are provided for each product segment for the period of 2001 through 2015 . the report profiles 96 companies including many key and niche players such as activesky , inc . , at & t ; , inc . , ianywhere solutions , inc . , neomedia technologies , inc . , openwave systems , inc . , seven networks , inc . , sprint nextel corporation , symbol technologies , inc . , t - mobile usa , inc . , and visto corporation . market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research . company profiles are mostly extracted from url research and reported select online sources\nnovarra internet mobility company novarra provides mobile internet browsers and platforms for carriers , handset manufacturers and internet brands to create new services and revenue streams for smartphones , features phones and mobile broadband devices .\nqualcomm products mentioned within this press release are offered by qualcomm technologies , inc . and / or its subsidiaries .\nas of 2012 , yahoo used novarra ' s mobile content transcoding service for onesearch . [ 115 ]\nit seems that novarra has learned from their mistakes and has positive relations with all their clients now . check out this press release just for this past july that gives novarra a prestigious award for being innovative .\nintuit inc . ( nasdaq : intu ) , a leading provider of business and financial management solutions for sma . . .\nit seems that novarra has learned from their mistakes in the past and responded to any problems in an extremely timely manner . read up on novarra in the new below . the success of the company is tremendous .\ntermination of appointment of nokia inc . as a director on 7 november 2014 - link opens in a new window - 1 page\nnasdaq .\nyahoo ! name changed to ' altaba inc . ' .\njune 19 , 2017 . retrieved august 18 , 2017 .\nthis is what transcoders like novarra are doing and the damage they are causing to the internet businesses out there . novarra / vodafone is not the one blamed for the bad service , it is the vendor at the end of the line .\nvia : novarra - vision / 7 . 3 x - transcoder - offered : true x - transcoder - entrypoint : urltoken\nthe verizon transcoder can be identified by the via : header which it sends , \u201c1 . 1 novarra ( vision / 7 . 3 ) x - mobile - gateway : novarra - vision / 7 . 3 ( vzw ; server - only ) \u201d\nintuit inc . is at a 52 week high , but can investors hope for more gains in the future ? we take a look . . .\nintuit ltd , a fully owned subsidiary of intuit inc ( nasdaq : intu ) , and lloyds bank ( lse : lloy ) , annou . . .\nbangalore [ india ] , june 29 ( ani - businesswireindia ) : intuit inc . ( nasdaq : intu ) , a leading provider of . . .\nmountain view , calif . - - ( business wire ) - - intuit inc . ( nasdaq : intu ) announced financial results for t . . .\nnokia has acquired novarra , an illinois - based company that develops mobile web browser technologies . terms of the acquisition were not disclosed .\nnovarra ' s mobile browser and services platform will be used by nokia to deliver enhanced internet experiences on nokia series 40 mobile phones .\nand of course , it would be easy to patch wurfl for novarra ( and in fact , novarra strings are already in there ) . but it screws up unique user counts , site statistics , and any number of other things a site owner gets their intelligence from .\nmountain view , calif . - - ( business wire ) - - intuit inc . ( nasdaq : intu ) today released the second and fina . . .\non june 16 , 2017 , parts of the original yahoo inc , which were not purchased by verizon communications , were renamed altaba inc . on the united states securities and exchange commission ' s website , they listed the new company as a\nnon - diversified , closed - end management investment company .\n[ 101 ]\nmountain view , calif . - - ( business wire ) - - intuit inc . ( nasdaq : intu ) will announce its third - quarter f . . .\njose : i\u2019m not supporting \u201ctranscoding by default\u201d as your german / english analogy suggests , and i\u2019m not supporting the actions of novarra / vodafone .\nif a transcoder messes up designed - for - mobile experiences without explicitly being asked to by the user ( as vodafone / novarra did ) : bad .\n\u00a9 2018 cable news network . turner broadcasting system , inc . all rights reserved . cnn sans \u2122 & \u00a9 2016 cable news network . terms of service | privacy guidelines | adchoices\nexecutive with over 15 years of experience in leading ecommerce , online marketing , operations , business development , and product management functions at start - ups as well as fortune 500 companies . co - founder of loyalese , a platform for loyalty program operators . vmr products , global golf , art . com , novarra inc . , enuncia , motorola\nnovarra has a six year history of providing high performance , next - generation mobile internet solutions to operators , wireless handset manufacturers and content providers to generate data uptake , usage and revenue . the novarra engines for wireless data ( tm ) suite delivers internet access , mobile search and premium mobile portals to satisfy broad consumer demographics and supports the breadth of mass - market to high - tier handsets with popular wap 2 . 0 and web browsers or novarra micro - clients . urltoken\ngiven the disastrous effects that vodafone\u2019s uk roll - out of novarra had on mobile sites and services , i\u2019m rather apprehensive about this . in the pdf , verizon / novarra say that they won\u2019t change the user agent header or transcode sites that have submitted an opt - out request or have a url corresponding to one of these patterns :\n? nokia ' s deal to acquire novarra is another step toward mass mobile internet adoption by driving innovation in all segments of our device portfolio , ? said kendra petrone , white plains , ny - based spokeswoman for nokia . ? the acquisition of novarra will enable nokia to offer an improved mobile web experience on series 40 mobile devices .\nthe former yahoo inc . ticker symbol , yhoo , was retired in favor of aaba . [ 20 ] [ 102 ] this took place on monday , june 19 , 2017 . [ 103 ]\nlegalalien and novarra think that * web and mobile content are cannon fodder * and , once published , content owners have no right to decide how it is presented to users .\nlondon and chicago , jan . 18 / - novarra , the leading provider of next - generation mobile web platforms and services , today announced that 3 hong kong , the mobile telecommunications operation of hutchison telecom international limited has launched 3xplorer , an innovative new service using novarra ' s nweb ( tm ) platform . the 3xplorer service is powered by nweb version 6 , the most advanced and . . .\nchicago , oct . 30 - novarra , the leading provider of next - generation mobile internet platforms and services , today announces that 3 italia has launched two new services using novarra ' s vision ( tm ) mobile web gateway platform . the planet 3 mobile portal is extended to include full internet access so that all 3 italia subscribers can now seamlessly consume the breadth of portal and internet content . . . .\nnovarra , the internet mobility company , provides high performance mobile internet browsers and platforms for operators , handset manufacturers and internet brands to create new services and revenue streams for smartphones , features phones and mobile broadband devices .\nfast , rich web available on 70 + handsets chicago , dec . 5 / - - novarra , the leading provider of next - generation mobile internet platforms and services , today announces that hutchison telephone ( macau ) company limited (\n3 macau\n) has launched its innovative high speed mobile internet service , 3xplorer , powered by novarra ' s vision ( tm ) platform . leveraging its ' turbo 3g ' 3 . 6mbps network , the 3xplorer . . .\ntext is available under the creative commons attribution - sharealike license ; additional terms may apply . by using this site , you agree to the terms of use and privacy policy . wikipedia\u00ae is a registered trademark of the wikimedia foundation , inc . , a non - profit organization .\nin a press release from october 3 , 2017 , oath inc . , a subsidiary of verizon , stated that all yahoo user accounts , some 3 billion , [ 96 ] were affected by the august 2013 theft . [ 97 ] [ 98 ] [ 99 ] [ 100 ]\ny ! connect enables individuals to leave comments in online publication boards by using their yahoo id , instead of having to register with individual publications . the wall street journal reported that yahoo plans to mimic this strategy used by rival facebook inc . to help drive traffic to its site . [ 135 ]\nour six year experience with internet content optimization for mobile , results in maximum scalability and lowest total cost - of - ownership for the operator . we continue to raise the bar in mobile user experience and adoption ,\nsaid bruce simpson coo at novarra . version 5 . 0 is also available as part of novarra ' s turnkey service offering , with certified handsets and hosted servers in global operations centers , enabling operators to launch internet and portal services within weeks , across a broad portfolio of new and deployed handsets .\nmetacarta ' s expertise in geographic intelligence services and its technology will be used in the area of local search and other location - based services . nokia will use novarra ' s mobile browser and services platform to deliver enhanced internet experiences on nokia series 40 mobile phones .\ni definitely agree with you that i shouldn\u2019t get the transcoded web * by default * ( as per novarra / vodafone ) \u2013 this is definitely wrong , imho . but if there\u2019s content there that i want to access from my phone\u2026 why should i be prevented from getting it ?\n? novarra has a sophisticated proxy browser that significantly improves the consumer web experience on mainstream mobile phones , ? ms . petrone said . ? we are always looking to continue to improve our nokia series 40 mobile phone experience and believe this technology will allow us to do this . ?\nsimpson joins launchpoint with a long and distinguished history in senior executive and operating roles . previously , simpson has worked with recognized companies in the technology / software - as - a - service and telecommunications industries , including novarra , digi - data , lucent , ameritech , and octel .\nyahoo developed partnerships with broadband providers such as at & t inc . ( via prodigy , bellsouth & sbc ) , [ 108 ] [ 109 ] verizon communications , [ 110 ] [ 111 ] rogers communications , [ 112 ] [ 113 ] and british telecom , offering a range of free and premium yahoo content and services to subscribers .\nsecure https sites are transcoded , except for \u201cbanking sites\u201d . i wonder how novarra identifies banks ? users are warned that their security may be compromised when visiting a non - banking secure site through the transcoder . i didn\u2019t try any secure sites so i don\u2019t know what this warning looks like .\nthere you go again . no , no and no . allowing ua header replacement in limited conditions gives novarra and excuse to transcode everytime . so , no . you are not going to bring back the discussion like this . the ua header must not be spoofed . if a user installs or uses a tools that spoofs the ua , they do it with the same legal background with which they would install p2p and download content which may be infringing on someone\u2019s copyright . in this situation , novarra is like old - style napster when they tried to win legal - support for their \u201cservice\u201d\nif this is reasonable \u2013 and it seems reasonable to me \u2013 then i\u2019m sure we can tighten up the language of ctg to avoid the sort of abuses which you and i are concerned about ( vodafone / novarra - style automated transcoding that users have to opt out of ) whilst leaving this use case handled .\nlaunchpoint operates businesses that provide information - driven solutions , software , and services for healthcare organizations . its two divisions are discovery health partners , a provider of payment integrity and risk management software and solutions for healthcare payers , and ajilitee , a healthcare information and analytics consulting business . launchpoint has been named three years in a row to the inc . 5000 list , recognized as one of the country\u2019s fastest growing companies . in 2014 , launchpoint was named the 100th fastest - growing company on the 2014 inc . 500 list and # 14 in healthcare . most recently , the company was ranked the # 4 fastest growing company in chicago by crain\u2019s chicago business and achieved gold - level fit - friendly worksite status from the american heart association .\nin funding in 2007 . the company creates web - based technologies for low - end mobile feature devices , including functionality for internet access , portals , videos , widgets and advertising . novarra supplied its technologies to palm and u . s . cellular previously . while nokia develops and operates its own browser on its devices , the\nreferences to\nqualcomm\n; may mean qualcomm incorporated , or subsidiaries or business units within the qualcomm corporate structure , as applicable . materials that are as of a specific date , including but not limited to press releases , presentations , blog posts and webcasts , may have been superseded by subsequent events or disclosures . qualcomm incorporated includes qualcomm ' s licensing business , qtl , and the vast majority of its patent portfolio . qualcomm technologies , inc . , a wholly - owned subsidiary of qualcomm incorporated , operates , along with its subsidiaries , substantially all of qualcomm ' s engineering , research and development functions , and substantially all of its products and services businesses . qualcomm products referenced on this page are products of qualcomm technologies , inc . and / or its subsidiaries .\nwhether they\u2019re doing it via a transcoder owned by vodafone or opera doesn\u2019t matter to me . as long as the user isn\u2019t * forced * into having this experience , in the way that vodafone / novarra did for millions of users , i think it\u2019s ok . so to me it all comes down to opt - in vs opt - out .\nverizon and novarra claim that their transcoder partially follows the recommendations of the w3c content transformation guidelines . however those guidelines are still a work in progress and the issue of whether transcoders should alter the user - agent except in a very limited number of cases such as when a site returns no content when presented with a mobile browser user - agent is still under discussion . it would be far better for the health of the mobile web if transcoders did not alter the user - agent and other headers as recommended by the rules for responsible reformatting : a developer manifesto a document that evolved from discussions on the wmlprograming yahoo group and which has been signed and adopted by several transcoder vendors , but not by novarra .\nyahoo ! is a web services provider headquartered in sunnyvale , california and wholly owned by verizon communications through oath inc . . [ 8 ] [ 9 ] the original yahoo ! company was founded by jerry yang and david filo in january 1994 and was incorporated on march 2 , 1995 . [ 10 ] [ 11 ] yahoo was one of the pioneers of the early internet era in the 1990s . [ 12 ]\non july 25 , 2016 , verizon communications announced that it had agreed to purchase yahoo ' s core internet business for $ 4 . 83 billion . [ 71 ] [ 72 ] [ 73 ] [ 74 ] following the conclusion of the purchase , these assets merged with aol to form a new entity known as oath inc . on june 13 , 2017 [ 75 ] ; yahoo , aol , and huffington post will continue to operate under their own names , under the oath inc . umbrella . [ 76 ] the deal excludes yahoo ' s 15 % stake in alibaba group and 35 . 5 % stake in yahoo ! japan [ 77 ] [ 78 ] ; following the completion of the acquisition , these assets will be retained under the name altaba , with a new executive team . [ 79 ] [ 80 ] [ 81 ]\ni know it\u2019s not quite the same thing , but it seems there\u2019s some equivalence here . lots of users might want to consume content in different ways in different contexts . as long as we\u2019re not * forcing * them to consume it in an inappropriate context that goes against the wishes of the content provider ( as vodafone / novarra did ) , i don\u2019t think any harm is being done .\nspecifically on your points , if a company decides that their english content should not be translated to french without authorization , they have a right to do it . the fact that google allows users to translate it does not mean that the content owner has forfeited its rights on the content . of course , if a french isp decided to automatically translate all english websites accessed by french users , this would irritate many , which is very similar to what is happening with novarra and mobile content . but there is also another point : if we allow exceptions to copyright regulations in the name of a not - better - defined openess , what would prevent novarra and other ill - intentioned company to exploit it in extreme ways ( both on mobile and big web ) as we have seen with transcoding ?\nindustry ' s first integrated portal , search and internet service across 150 + handsets chicago , june 13 - novarra , the leading provider of next - generation mobile internet platforms and services , announces that its vision ( tm ) server version 6 . 5 is the content transformation platform used by vodafone uk ' s vodafone mobile internet service . vodafone uk customers can now access the breadth of the . . .\nvision server v6 . 0 showcased at 3gsm world congress 2007 barcelona , feb . 13 / / - - novarra , the leading provider of next - generation mobile internet platforms , announces a suite of features enhancing the open - browser support capabilities of its vision server platform . open - browser support is critical for operators to deploy a unified portal and off - portal web experience to effectively expand . . .\nnow , this is why the content owners want to keep the rights to their content . and that is why there are copyright laws . if vodafone and novarra want to be an agent in the middle they need go and negotiate a commercial agreement with the vendors that gives them the right to change their content ( add advertising or whatever ) . that is what responsible companies do when they use someone else\u2019s data .\nbrew operator creates india ' s first full mobile internet service chicago , dec . 11 - - novarra , the leader in mobile web gateway platforms and services , today announced that its vision ( tm ) platform is powering tata indicom ' s market - leading full mobile internet service . the service is available on popular mass - market handsets such as the motorola razr and the samsung explore . tata indicom customers . . .\nleader in wireless web gateways enters asia pacific market hong kong , dec . 19 - - novarra , the expert in mobile internet delivery and services today announced that its nweb ( tm ) platform version 6 . 0 is selected by 3 hong kong , the mobile telecommunications operation of hutchison telecom international limited ( nyse : htx ) to power the company ' s new rich internet browsing service . the launch also . . .\nthe largest us mobile carrier , verizon wireless has started funneling traffic between verizon feature phones and the web through a transcoder from novarra . verizon calls the service \u201c optimized view \u201d and has added promotional information and a faq to their customer website there is also a page on the carrier\u2019s developer site which has links to a opt - out form and to a pdf document detailing the rules that the transcoder uses to determine which sites to transcode .\nnweb platform v5 . 0 is comprised of the vision ( tm ) server v5 . 0 , nweb java micro - client v5 . 0 and nweb brew micro - client v4 . 5 . according to simon hunt , cto - clients at novarra ,\nour data shows that beyond basic content rendering , it is speed , mobile usability features , ota security and full desktop parity , across popular handsets that are critical for consumer adoption .\nqualcomm , brew and gpsone are registered trademarks of qualcomm incorporated . mediaflo , flo , qvm , qualcomm single chip , qsc , deliverone , marketone , uione , qpoint and launchpad are trademarks of qualcomm incorporated . cdma2000 is a registered trademark of the telecommunications industry association ( tia usa ) . java is a trademark of sun microsystems , inc . in the united states and other countries . all other trademarks are the property of their respective owners . * as of february 28 , 2006 , according to 3gtoday . com .\n\u2013 the cache - control : no - transform header existed from before transcoders . w3c has hijacked it under the influence of novarra . there is one problem with this , though . adding this header will make wml applications stop working in many cases ( wap 1 . x gateways do need to compile wml into binary format in order for wap 1 . x brower to work ! ) . so , the w3c recommended way for content owners to protect their content is to force them to break existing apps !\ni don\u2019t have a verizon account but i did do some limited testing in a verizon store . i used a motorola v950 which runs the openwave 6 browser . i mostly tested my own sites . the transcoder seems to follow the rules in the pdf . none of my sites that use a mobile url pattern , doctype or no - transform were transcoded . a couple of test pages i created as copies of mobile pages but with none of the novarra trigger conditions where transcoded even though they were under 10kb .\nchicago , june 8 / prnewswire / - - novarra , the provider of next - generation high performance internet platforms for mobile , announced commercial availability of nweb platform version 5 . 0 . new features include two - click access to popular web transactions , ota upgradeable user personalization and view options , core capacity and acceleration enhancements , and up to forty percent improvement in speed for popular mobile use cases . nweb v5 . 0 is meeting the needs of operators evaluating and deploying new 3g services this summer and fall . iusacell has selected nweb v5 . 0 for brew and 3 italy , of the hutchison whampoa group , has selected nweb v5 . 0 for java for summer deployments .\nhp inc . enages in the provision of personal computing and other access devices , imaging and printing products , and related technologies , solutions , and services . it operates through following business segments : personal systems , printing , and corporate investments . the personal systems segment offers commercial and consumer desktop and no tebook personal computers , workstations , thin clients , commercial tablets and mobility devices , retail point - of - sale systems , displays and other related accessories , software , support and services for the commercial and consumer markets . the printing segment gives consumer and commercial printer hardware , supplies , solutions and services , and scanning devices . the corporate investments segment includes hp labs and certain business incubation projects . the company was founded by william r . hewlett and david packard in 1939 and is headquartered in palo alto , ca .\ntranscoders are the bane of mobile web developers . this one will probably not be as disruptive has the vodafone uk one was because novarra has learned some lessons from that debacle and is doing a better job of detecting mobile sites and also because the development community is more aware of the transcoding problem and how to work around it . there should be no impact on m . and . mobi sites and others with a recognized mobile url pattern . sites that use a mobile doctype and don\u2019t do browser detection will also be unaffected . however , sites on . com domains that rely on the user agent or other headers to optimize for specific handsets need to either get on the white - list or start checking the \u201cx - device\u201d headers where the transcoder is putting the original values of the headers it\u2019s modified as follows :\nby the fourth quarter of 2013 , the company ' s share price had more than doubled since marissa mayer took over as president in july 2012 ; however , the share price peaked at about $ 35 in november 2013 . [ 64 ] it did go up to $ 36 . 04 in the mid - afternoon of december 2 , 2015 , perhaps on news that the board of directors was meeting to decide on the future of mayer , whether to sell the struggling internet business , [ 65 ] and whether to continue with the spinoff of its stake in china ' s alibaba e - commerce site . [ 66 ] not all had gone well during mayer ' s tenure , including the $ 1 . 1 billion acquisition of tumblr that had yet to prove beneficial and the forays into original video content that led to a $ 42 million write - down . sydney finkelstein , a professor at dartmouth college ' s tuck school of business , told the washington post that sometimes ,\nthe single best thing you can do . . . is sell the company .\n[ 67 ] the closing price of yahoo ! inc . on december 7 , 2015 was $ 34 . 68 . [ 68 ]\n* . mobi , m . * , mobile . * , avantango . * , wap . * , iphone . * , < domain > / m / * , < domain > / mobile / * , pda . * , wireless . * , wml . * , xhtml . * , < domain > / m / , < domain > / gmm / , < domain > / portable\nfor sites that have not opted out or do not use one of the mobile url patterns , the transcoder will change the user agent and a number of other headers to ones mimicking a desktop browser . however the site will not be transcoded if it meets any of the following conditions :\n< ! doctype html public \u201c - / / oma / / dtd xhtml mobile 1 . 2 / / en\u201d urltoken >\n< ! doctype html public \u201c - / / wapforum / / dtd xhtml mobile 1 . 1 / / en\u201d urltoken >\n< ! doctype html public \u201c - / / wapforum / / dtd xhtml mobile 1 . 0 / / en\u201d urltoken >\n< ! doctype html public \u201c - / / w3c / / dtd xhtml basic 1 . 1 / / en\u201d urltoken >\n< ! doctype html public \u201c - / / w3c / / dtd xhtml basic 1 . 0 / / en\u201d urltoken >\n< link rel = \u201dalternate\u201d media = \u201chandheld\u201d href = mymobilesite . com / >\ni didn\u2019t really test the quality of the transcoded pages but noticed that a two line navigation bar is added to the top and bottom of the page and pagination is used . i thought the transcoded version of urltoken was reasonably usable , but my test sites , which were under 10kb , were needlessly split into two pages .\naccording to verizon , the transcoder does offer users the ability to view the original version of any transcoded page by clicking a \u201cturn off optimization\u201d link in the bottom navigation footer . as a user , i consider this a very desirable feature which all transcoders should implement .\nthe vodafone transcoder broke many content ( ring tones , game , application ) download sites . i don\u2019t see that happening with this one because verizon already blocks almost all off - portal downloads .\nthe problem with transcoders changing headers is that it forces millions of mobile sites around the world to change their code in order to keep the same functionality . it\u2019s an annoyance for capable mobile web developers who somehow find out that another transcoder has been deployed somewhere in the world . the real problem is with sites that aren\u2019t actively maintained or whose developers don\u2019t actively follow the doings of the w3c or monitor the mobile development mailing lists , forums and blogs . which , i suspect , is the majority of sites worldwide .\n> i disagree with you over who , out of you and rigo , > is more qualified to give legal counsel .\nyou are mistaken . all legislations assume that there are moments when lawyers and judges listen to domain experts to understand the details of certain situations and choices . even assuming that rigo\u2019s general framework stands ( which is very open to discussion , imo ) , the decision about whether \u201cno - transform\u201d is a good enough way to avoid transcoding must be based on reasoning that goes beyond the competence of a lawyer and must be handed over to \u201ctechnicians\u201d . and when it comes to technicians , while it\u2019s true that experts may disagree , the reality is that the overwhelming majority thinks ua spoofing is abuse , and some of those technicians have already volunteered to testify against transcoders in court should this ever be needed . if you want a feel of what content owners in great majority think of ua spoofing , just read the comments from each of the signers of the original vodafone rant :\nok , that\u2019s enough for me . i\u2019ve discussed why i\u2019ve not signed the manifesto with you by private email before . i disagree with you over who , out of you and rigo , is more qualified to give legal counsel .\n> i told you clearly why i didn\u2019t sign the manifesto : > because i object to its bellicose tone .\n> it\u2019s fine for you to disagree with rigo\u2019s opinion \u2013 > but you\u2019re not a lawyer , and therefore > not qualified to do so .\nvery wrong . in fact , in that particular case , i believe i am more qualified than rigo . a lawyer can say that there must be a way for websites to tell transcoders not to transcode them , but he cannot be more qualified than me in saying what those ways should be . i understand that no - transform has too much impact on existing apps and it is not reasonable to require that content owners change their applications . rigo obviously does not understand this , since he is blindly trusting what his w3c colleagues told him .\nalso , there is something i need to clarify here . i wouldn\u2019t want you to misrepresent my position at a later stage . even before we discuss which ways are acceptable to tell transcoders not to transcode , my view is that the burden of recognizing mobile sites must sit squarely on transcoders . in other words , transcoders must err on the side of not transcoding , or they risk infringing on the copyright of content owners ( particularly wrt mobile content ) . on this last part , though , i am afraid we will need to wait for the lawyers of media companies to explain to courts around the planet why rigo is wrong .\nluca \u2013 i told you clearly why i didn\u2019t sign the manifesto : because i object to its bellicose tone .\nsupport of either ctg or manifesto is support for regulating transcoders , as is evident from the overlap in their content . that\u2019s what both documents exist for .\nit\u2019s fine for you to disagree with rigo\u2019s opinion \u2013 but you\u2019re not a lawyer , and therefore not qualified to do so . when he writes a post on the technical implementation of device capabilities databases that you disagree with , i\u2019ll be inclined to support you ; )\nwhen you come up with all kinds of arguments ( rational and irrational ) to defend transcoders and you continously go out of your way to find use cases that may legitimate transcoders against the interest of developers and content owners , then yes . you are serving the cause of transcoders . also , the manifesto already represents an agreement which makes transcoder vendors and content owners happy . ctg is a step back . you should be pushing to make ctg as good as the manifesto . you are pushing the other way .\n> i\u2019m not trying to defend transcoders : > i want to see them regulated .\nif this was true , you would have signed the manifesto 6 months ago .\n> i fail to understand how either of these sentences > equate to my saying \u201ccopyright is diminished when > you put things online\u201d .\nwhat you wrote and how i described it is under everyone\u2019s scrutiny . who reads us will decide whether i misrepresented what you wrote or not .\n> rigo gave his advice . copyright stands on the web [ . . ] , and > transcoding is legal . in the absence of any legal advice > ( from a lawyer ) claiming that transcoding is illegal , > i think the legal matter is settled for now .\ni only said that transcoding is illegal when performed against the intentions of the content owner . i agree with rigo when he writes that content owners have every right to demand that their content is not transcoded . i strongly disagree with rigo when he claims that no - transform is a good enough way to communicate that a site should not be transcoded .\nso the fact that i argue with you means that i am somehow serving the cause of transcoders ? weird . to me , it just means i disagree with you . i\u2019m not trying to defend transcoders : i want to see them regulated .\n> and the only legal opinion we\u2019ve been able to get on the > matter ( from the w3c counsel ) is that transcoding web content > isn\u2019t a breach of copyright . \u201d .\ni fail to understand how either of these sentences equate to my saying \u201ccopyright is diminished when you put things online\u201d .\nbut back to the point\u2026 rigo gave his advice . copyright stands on the web ( i never claimed it didn\u2019t ) , and transcoding is legal . in the absence of any legal advice ( from a lawyer ) claiming that transcoding is illegal , i think the legal matter is settled for now .\n> luca , i\u2019ve not said that \u201ccopyright is diminished > when you put things online\u201d , and you\u2019ve misrepresented > my position to rigo when you claim so .\ni really don\u2019t think i did . first off , i did not tell rigo anything like \u201ctom hume says\u2026\u201d . i just explained how w3c\u2019s position seemed to be understood by some and asked whether this was accurate . secondly , here is what * you * wrote in one of your comments ( november 25 ) :\n\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014 - \u201ci\u2019m not in a position to propose exceptions to copyright regulations , and the only legal opinion we\u2019ve been able to get on the matter ( from the w3c counsel ) is that transcoding web content isn\u2019t a breach of copyright . \u201d . \u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014 -\nto me this is enough to ask rigo whether he also thinks that copyright is not infringed when transcoding . thirdly , i used my time to check what rigo had said for real after you quoted him multiple times . you should be grateful for my serving the truth . your nit - picking seems to indicate the opposite .\n> rigo is quite clear . he says that the existence of > no - transform gives content providers a means to > protect their content .\n> he doesn\u2019t mention the ua string : it\u2019s you who asserts > that service different content by ua is a breach of > copyright , not rigo .\ni never said rigo mentioned the ua . i just observed that his reasoning that the cache - control can be used to protect a site from transcoding can be taken a step further : if a transcoders spoofs the ua , they are effectively preventing a site from protecting its content from transcoding , since websites won\u2019t even know that they need to send \u201cno - transform\u201d to protect against transcoding .\n> seeing as we\u2019ve reached the seemingly inevitable > point where you\u2019re starting to throw abuse instead > of reasoning politely ( your comment on wmlp that > \u201ctom is on some boat of his own licking operator ass\u201d > doesn\u2019t seem like particularly enlightened debate to me ) , > i\u2019ll leave you to calm down a little .\nanother blow under the belt . why are you continuously cross - pollinating this thread , which everyone ( except you ) has been trying to keep as professional and facts - based as possible , with elements from a different context ? look , i am not running for us presidency . i am not having an affair with monica or anything like that . i just want to explain the world why transcoders are bad and what kind of dirty tricks they use to conquer legitimation where no legitimation is due . anyway , i am very calm . the hyperbole i used on wmlprogramming was meant to express how i felt about you : you never acknowledged any of your wrong judgments wrt the whole transcoder issue and you exploit each and every chance to come to the rescue of transcoders and operators . this is not the attitude of a developer who feels damaged by transcoders . this is the reaction of someone way too busy to serve the cause of those who are pushing to change the rules of the game .\nluca , i\u2019ve not said that \u201ccopyright is diminished when you put things online\u201d , and you\u2019ve misrepresented my position to rigo when you claim so .\nrigo is quite clear . he says that the existence of no - transform gives content providers a means to protect their content . he doesn\u2019t mention the ua string : it\u2019s you who asserts that service different content by ua is a breach of copyright , not rigo .\nseeing as we\u2019ve reached the seemingly inevitable point where you\u2019re starting to throw abuse instead of reasoning politely ( your comment on wmlp that \u201ctom is on some boat of his own licking operator ass\u201d doesn\u2019t seem like particularly enlightened debate to me ) , i\u2019ll leave you to calm down a little .\ntom , it is so hard to discuss and follow a logical thread with you . you keep changing subject and bringing things back to areas which have already been cleared . once more , i\u2019ll need to bring it all back on track .\nso , the discussion has lead to identify the point where transcoding can potentially harm the rights of content owners . those rights are sacred , as everyone except you seems to agree about . you had been arguing for a few days that the point of rigo wenning ( w3c counsel ) was that copyright was in some way diminished when content was published on the web . i checked with the sources and it turns up that it was not really the way you reported it . quite the opposite , in fact . mr wenning confirmed that copyright infringement can happen on the internet too ( and if you think about it , i am not sure how you can consider this a surprise ) . he even went further as explicitly stating that transcoders may easily turn into offenders in this area ( \u201ctranscoding proxy is producing a derivative work out of the content of the initial author and lacking rights to do so , would commit copyright infringement with all the consequences that come with it\u201d ) .\none important aspect of mr . wenning\u2019s answer is that transcoders may be considered similar to search engines . since there is a possibility for content owners to restrict part of their content from search engines ( robots . txt ) , content owners cannot complain if their content gets indexed or even cached by search engines . because of this , wenning concludes that transcoders are in a similar situation since a way to opt - out of transcoding exists : no - transform .\ni am not 100 % convinced that transcoders and search engine can be put on the same level . after all , search engines help the business model of content owners , while transcoder wants to get hold of third - party content for free . anyway , for the sake of discussion , let me buy mr . wenning assumption and concentrate on the \u201copt - out\u201d part of his reasoning :\n> the mobile best practices contain > a technical feature that allows content providers to > set a bit if they do not want their content to be > transformed by the transforming proxy . this puts us > into an analogy to robots . txt . a content provider > that does not want his content to be transformed > is able to reflect that very easily in this non - transform > http header .\ni have a whole bunch of objections to this . here they come , in no particolar order :\n\u2013 i think i lost the part where w3c has the authority to give standards about regulating copyright . using the same rule , any organization ( or even any company ) might declare that you need to place a header called \u201cx - please - do - not - transcode\u201d or whatever , and off they go abuse copyright simply because content owners have not done something which they technically could do to protect their copyright .\n\u2013 robots . txt is downloaded by search engines before any other content is requested from web servers . this means that content owners do not need to change their applications to protect their content from search engines . this is very different from transcoders , which introduce themselves with already spoofed user - agent and removed uaprof header !\n\u2013 rigo says that \u201cno - transform\u201d is a clear indication that the content owner does not want to be transcoded . this reasoning can be easily reversed though : the fact that the content owner is serving different content based on ua string is an even clearer indication that the content owner does not want to be transcoded ! by spoofing the ua , a transcoder / operator has already infringed on the rights of a content owner because they have effectively prevented them from defending their copyright content !\n> luca \u2013 out of interest , what phrase is rigo commenting on ? > he seems to be referring to something you\u2019d sent him > for comment , i\u2019d like to know what that is .\n> i heard your name come up a few times with regards to an > opinion that you are reported to have expressed about the > legitimation for transcoders to modify and re - purpose internet > content without the consent of the content owner . in short , your > opinion is reported as \u201cif you publish your content on the web , you > basically forfeit your copyright and others may legitimately do > things without too much respect for copyright laws\u201d . > > because of this second - hand report of what w3c\u2019s legal counsel > said , discussion often reach a blind alley and no further > advancement is possible . > > would it be possible to know from you what your opinion about the > subject matter is from the source ?\nluca \u2013 out of interest , what phrase is rigo commenting on ? he seems to be referring to something you\u2019d sent him for comment , i\u2019d like to know what that is .\n\u201ca content provider that does not want his content to be transformed is able to reflect that very easily in this non - transform http header . it is therefor very important for transcoding proxies to honor this feature . ignoring this feature would mean that a transcoding proxy is producing a derivative work out of the content of the initial author and lacking rights to do so , would commit copyright infringement with all the consequences that come with it . \u201d\nyes , proxies must respect this header : you and i both agree here .\ndoes this mean that transcoding is illegal ? no , as rigo says , because \u201cthis construct gives you an easy way out of the copyright trap by giving the content provider a means to express his wishes technically . \u201d\nso content providers should use the no - transform header to say \u201ci don\u2019t want my content transformed\u201d , and proxies must respect this . in the absence of this header , it\u2019s therefore reasonable for proxies to transcode .\ni think this is consistent with what i\u2019ve been saying : without a clear \u201cdo not transform\u201d indication from the provider \u2013 which must be respected by proxies \u2013 content can be transformed .\nyep , ( b ) does contradict myself \u2013 apologies , error between seat and keyboard , as they say .\ntranscoding is only misuse when it\u2019s applied wrongly imho . i can conceive of situations where it\u2019s better to have crappy access to transcoded web content , than no access to anything at all .\nthe problem isn\u2019t transcoding per se ( imho ) , it\u2019s , as you say , enforced encoding : the heavy - handed and inconsiderate way in which it is sometimes rolled out , riding roughshod over the work of those of us building decent mobile experiences .\nthe only legal advice we have available to us makes sense to me : if you put stuff on the internet and don\u2019t use the basic mechanisms that exist to protect it ( \u201cno - transform\u201d ) , you should expect it to be cached , proxied or transcoded . equally we should expect proxies to respect these protection mechanisms .\ntranscoding * should * be opt - in , i agree . but if you opt into it , then guess what\u2026 that ua needs to be changed to allow it to be done . and if you\u2019re opting in , i think that\u2019d ok . @ legalien gave us a use case for when a user might prefer to have a transcoded full - web experience over a mobile - specific experience . as long as it\u2019s the user making this choice , and not a transcoder vendor or deployer \u2013 i reckon it\u2019s ok .\n> the only legal opinion we\u2019ve been able to get on the > matter ( from the w3c counsel ) is that transcoding > web content isn\u2019t a breach of copyright .\ni have an important update in this discussion . i took contact with the w3c counsel , mr rigo wenning , and asked what views he expressed about copyright and transcoding during the w3c plenary , since some were quoting him as stating that copyright is diminished when you publish content on the web . here comes his answer :\ntranscoders are a bit like search engines . they take content and repurpose it . the legal questions involved in this are pretty complex . i gave a presentation on the troubles of the mobile web transcoding guidelines on w3c technical plenary . it is interesting to see what finally remains in the brains of people from that talk ."]}
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highland scots for capturing your first ever cif central section valley championship in baseball . below are videos of clutch hits and big plays from highland ' s championship game .\nandy james , ceo of first central insurance management , commented : \u201cthis is an exciting time for us as we continue to see extensive growth across the business . it\u2019s great to be recognised by biba for this growth , the quality of our customer offering and our ongoing work to reduce fraud in the industry . we\u2019ll be working closely with biba in the future , offering our expertise on key issues and supporting the development of the industry . \u201d\nthe transform awards are the industry\u2019s definitive celebration of excellence in rebranding and brand repositioning - and 1 st central is delighted to have received a bronze award at the 2015 event in the category of ' best rebrand of a digital property ' . the judges said :\nthey appear to have made all the right decisions , going responsive , introducing a cms and bringing the brand up to date . the business results speak for themselves , and growing in a competitive market has made their investment worthwhile .\nchange of location of company records to the single alternative inspection location ( sail ) - \u00a34 . 99\nconfirmation statement made on 31 / 01 / 18 , no updates - \u00a34 . 99\nprivacy policy - terms - contact - copyright \u00a9 companies in the uk ltd 2018 all rights reserved .\nlet our expert ratings help you quickly find out what the quality of your car insurance policy is . out of 140 features in our database , our experts have selected the 45 most important ones . each policy is then scored against those 45 features and assigned a rating based on a scale of 1 to 5 \u2013 so you can see at a glance how the policies in the market compare .\nour star ratings are updated every year on 1 february . throughout the year we review the criteria with the industry and conduct market research to set robust standards . our ratings are published here , on our website , ensuring transparency .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 / / en\nurltoken\nthe winners of the gatwick diamond business awards were announced in front of an audience of over 600 of the top business people in the diamond .\neach year we get more and more interest in the awards and this year , our seventh , gave another record number of entries\nsaid jeremy taylor of gatwick diamond business , founder of the awards .\nit was also a record number of attendees , all who came along to reflect on and recognise the quality , diversity and achievement of some outstanding businesses and the people who work in them .\nthe winners each received their iconic engraved award . there will be a further presentation later in april where each winner will be given a banner to promote their achievement . the runners up each received a certificate to recognise their achievement in being placed .\nthe competition this year was very hotly contested and there were any number of businesses that , in any other year , could have been winners\ncontinued jeremy .\nsome of the judges have asked if we can recognise some of the entries that didn ' t make the final three and i hope they will try again in 2016 . we also know that a number of the entrants have been approached to work with the judging companies . that means local businesses are now supplying some of the biggest and best businesses in the gatwick diamond .\n19 apr rt @ eshcon : great to get together with all the winners & sponsors of the @ gdbizawards - celebrating # business # excellence . opportunities , p\u2026\nthis website may use cookies to provide an improved experience . you can refuse these cookies by changing your browser settings . to remove this message , click here to accept cookies .\nthe insurance age events team works alongside the brand ' s editorial staff and industry advisors to produce content around key issues affecting the insurance industry . don ' t miss out - follow our events .\ninsurance age and axa have toured the country hosting interviews in birmingham , manchester , london and for the first time ever by skype , to find the best new talent in the broker market . the six ambi\u00e2\u0080\u00a6\nnow in their 25th year , the uk broker awards are the leading platform for national recognition within the insurance broker market . whether you are a personal local broker or a large regional player , \u00e2\u0080\u00a6\nthis guide to the insurance act contains information on what brokers need to be doing ahead of the implementation on 12th august 2016 . it covers the changes which the act will introduce including \u00e2\u0080\u00a6\nlarry ferguson investigates why some brokers aren ' t selling cyber and learns why they should be . he finds out how , with expertise and effort , cyber policies can be explained and sold to clients .\nwe are looking for an experienced senior claims handler to uphold axa ' s excellent customer service reputation .\nif you already have an account please use the link below to sign in .\nif you have any problems with your access or would like to request an individual access account please contact our customer service team .\ninsurance age has been serving the uk regional broker community for over 30 years . through exclusive news stories , analysis interviews and features it delivers the market intelligence brokers need to improve their business .\nhe takes up the role with immediate effect , alongside his current position of group marketing director .\nmr james commented : \u201cinsurance is all about selling and delivering on a promise and it is great to be given the opportunity to ensure we can become a more marketing led organisation .\nregister with insurance age to access this article . sign up today and get access to :\nyou need to sign in to use this feature . if you don\u2019t have an insurance age account , please register now .\n\u00a9 infopro digital risk ( ip ) limited ( 2018 ) . all rights reserved . published by infopro digital services limited , haymarket house , 28 - 29 haymarket , london , sw1y 4rx . companies are registered in england and wales with company registration numbers 09232733 & 04699701 .\nto use this feature you will need an individual account . if you have one already please sign in .\n! ) we\u2019ve got smart people working hard in our pricing team to make sure you\u2019re getting the best price possible , and a friendly uk customer services team here to help when you need us .\nwe\u2019ve sold over 3 million policies since we launched in 2008 . but that ' s enough about us , tell us about you !\nif you ' re hit by an uninsured driver and it ' s not your fault , you won ' t lose your no claims discount .\nwhether your holiday is in the uk or overseas , driving can still be a challenge . from managing to fit everything in the car , to navigating foreign roads .\ndon ' t just take our word for it . read what our customers have to say on independent review site , feefo .\nby continuing to use this site , you agree to the use of cookies . you can find out more by following this link .\nbelow you ' ll find everything you need to manage your car insurance policy .\n, like changing your car , address and level of cover . watch our video to see how simple it is .\nneed to make a claim ? we ' ll tell you what you need to do here .\nbig name discounts from sainsbury\u2019s , thomas cook , cinema tickets and much more .\nreceived an email telling you it ' s time to renew ? you can do that here .\noptional extras such as breakdown cover , view your payment schedule and update your contact details . make a change online\njust before you pick up the phone , you might find the answer you are looking for with our smart frequently asked questions tool .\nexcellent news . we have sold over 2 million policies since we launched in 2008 , get a quote today and you can benefit from our defaqto 5 star cover .\ndon\u2019t forget , if your policy isn\u2019t due to automatically renew you can go online and renew it at a time that suits you by logging in .\nthere\u2019s a whole raft of changes you can make to your policy online . you can change your car , address , level of cover and add optional extras such as breakdown cover at a time that suits you . simply login to your customer portal . login\nif you\u2019ve been involved in an incident call 0333 043 2011 to speak to one of our dedicated claims handlers who are available for you 24 hours a day .\nfor more information , or to speak to us about a claim you\u2019ve already let us know about , visit our dedicated claims page .\nyou can login to your customer portal to find out more information on your payment plan .\nif we are unable to resolve your complaint straightaway , we will acknowledge it promptly and keep you updated with any progress . if we have given you a final response and you are not happy , or more than eight weeks have passed since we received your original complaint , you may refer your complaint to the financial ombudsman service ( fos ) . their details are as follows : the financial ombudsman service exchange tower harbour exchange square london e14 9sr 0800 023 4567 complaint . info @ urltoken www . urltoken you must approach the financial ombudsman service within six months of the final response to your complaint . your rights as a customer to take legal action remain unaffected by the existence or use of this complaints procedure . however , the financial ombudsman service will not adjudicate on any cases where litigation has commenced .\nwe offer 3 levels of breakdown cover to suit your needs and get you back up and running .\nright , let ' s start with a few details about your car . . .\nif you let us know your registration number we can quickly look up your car details for you . if you don ' t know it , that ' s fine , we can help you look it up . please note , we will need to know the registration if you want to take a policy out with us but you can add it later if you ' re happy with your quote .\nif you are not sure of the year of manufacture you can check the car ' s log book also known as the v5 .\ndon ' t worry if you don ' t know the exact engine size , try to guess within 50cc and we will give you a list of possible models to choose from . if you ' re really not sure , check the cars log book also known as the v5 .\nplease tell us how many doors the car has including the boot . e . g if the car has two doors each side and a boot then select 5 .\noops . you forgot to tell us whether the car is manual or automatic .\noops . you forgot to tell us the type of fuel the car runs on .\noops . you forgot to tell us how many seats are in the car .\nwe need to know your best estimate of what you think the car is worth taking into account its age , mileage and condition . you can judge it by what you think you could sell it for today .\noops . you forgot to tell us whether you have already bought the car .\noops . you forgot to tell us who the registered keeper of the car is .\nif you are unsure you can check the cars log book also known as the v5 .\noops . you forgot to tell us who the registered owner of the car is .\nthis is the person who bought or paid for the car . if you are unsure you can check the cars log book also known as the v5 .\noops . you forgot to tell us whether you are the main driver of the car .\noops . you forgot to tell us if you have had any additional security fitted to the car .\nplease let us know if the car has had any additional security fitted that wouldn ' t have come as standard eg tracker .\noops . you forgot to tell us the security device you ' ve had fitted .\noops . you forgot to tell us whether the car has been modified from standard .\na modification is any alteration made by you or a previous owner , to the original specification of the car . this includes cosmetic changes , such as stickers , changes to paintwork , wraps etc . if you answer \u2018yes\u2019 you will be shown a drop down list of all modification types . if your car has more than one modification , please add them separately .\nthe company looks after its employees and ensures they are trained to a high standard . i think it has created a professional , but fun place to work .\nwe\u2019re a fast growing motor insurance company with an entrepreneurial spirit , and have sold over 3 million policies since we launched in 2008 . we\u2019re an award - winning employer with a vibrant working environment and a dynamic workforce that has grown from just 62 people , to almost 800 people .\nhaywards heath in west sussex is where the majority of our people are based . in 2016 we also opened a new office in salford , manchester , where we now have over 200 employees . meanwhile , our parent company is based in guernsey and our pricing team is based in gibraltar .\nare you looking to progress your career with a dynamic , fast - growing company ? if so , read on as we have an exciting opportunity for an experienced bi developer to join our team in haywards heath . you\u2019ll work closely with all teams within the bi department and be the subject matter expert on the visualisation tools , data structures and report outputs . you\u2019ll be responsible for working closely with the business analysts in order to understand data requirements and business needs . this is an exciting opportunity to get involved in the start of the company\u2019s strategic journey for implementing a data visualisation and data science programme .\nwe\u2019re looking for an it service desk analyst to join our information technology team in haywards heath . the successful applicant will provide a single point of contact for all staff in relation to it issues and incidents . you ' ll need to provide exceptional standards of support to all customers and support a variety of products , services and platforms .\nhours : monday to friday , 35 hours 7 . 30am to 8 . 00pm ( shift work )\nwould you like to become part of our passionate and dedicated team providing excellent guidance to line managers on hr policies ? do you strive to go above and beyond what you need to do , often exceeding people\u2019s expectations ? we are looking for a hr advisor to provide professional , consistent hr advice to our employees and managers . you will often act as a first point of contact for advice and guidance on all aspects of hr practice . the position is a full - time maternity cover contract . you\u2019ll provide generalist hr support to onsite workforce with occasional remote support to our other offices . you\u2019ll be responsible for providing first line support to employee and managers with relation to policies , procedures , employee relations , well - being and recruitment . you will be responsible for providing support across the entire employee life - cycle .\nwe are looking for someone to lead the ecommerce team to ensure delivery of key kpis to budget . you will be responsible for managing activity across all of our ecommerce channels .\nwe ' re on the hunt for a confident and experienced facilities manager . we\u2019re looking for someone with strong facilities management experience and excellent experience of managing premises and office services . the successful candidate will manage our facilities function and all matters relating to the company\u2019s premises in the uk , including the provision of office services . they\u2019ll also need to provide a safe and engaging working environment to all employees .\nwe have come a long way since we sold our first motor insurance policy back in 2008 . from launching our first tv advert to becoming an award - winning employer , we\u2019ve got a lot to shout about ! here are some of the highlights .\n( number : 48743 ) at po box 549 , town mills , rue du pre , st peter port , guernsey , gy1 6hs .\nwith an entrepreneurial spirit , we have sold over 3 million 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and over thirty research monographs . he is editor of several international journals , and many reference works and handbooks of logic .\nwe cannot process tax exempt orders online . if you wish to place a tax exempt order please contact us .\ncookies are used by this site . to decline or learn more , visit our cookies page .\nwe are always looking for ways to improve customer experience on elsevier . com . we would like to ask you for a moment of your time to fill in a short questionnaire , at the end of your visit . if you decide to participate , a new browser tab will open so you can complete the survey after you have completed your visit to this website . thanks in advance for your time .\nthe british insurance brokers ' association ( biba ) is the uk ' s leading general insurance intermediary organisation representing the interests of insurance brokers , intermediaries and their customers .\nbiba membership includes just under 2 , 000 regulated firms having merged with the institute of insurance brokers ( iib ) in november 2011 .\ngeneral insurance brokers contribute 1 % of gdp to the uk economy and biba brokers employ more than 100 , 000 staff .\n53 % of all general insurance is sold by an insurance broker and they arrange 81 % of all commercial insurance business .\ninsurance brokers put the client\u2019s interests first , providing advice , access to suitable insurance protection and risk management .\nbiba helps more than 400 , 000 people a year to access insurance protection through it\u2019s find a broker service , both online and via the telephone .\nbiba is the voice of the industry advising members , the regulators , consumer bodies and other stakeholders on key insurance issues . biba provides unique schemes and facilities , technical advice , guidance on regulation and business support and is helping to raise , and maintain , industry standards .\nthis website uses cookies to ensure we give you the best experience . more information\nperhaps the player of the game was cade sakamoto as he played a gritty game , both on the mound and at the plate . sakamoto pitched 5 2 / 3 innings giving up 4 runs and 9 hits , but the panthers of porterville could never get a rhythm offensively . sakamoto mixed up his fastball with some off speed pitches and most innings , the panthers seemed to only get about 1 or 2 runners on base . sakamoto also delivered at the plate . he started the scot offensive machine with the first hit of the game and would later follow up with another hit and rbi . he also took chances on the bases and was able to be involved in a wild play that resulted in him scoring . ( see video below ) there may have been a little luck with a pass ball and a dropped ball , but because of his aggressiveness on the base paths , he was able to score .\nperhaps the player of the game was landon kauk . kauk went 3 - 4 with an rbi and his rbi was clutch late in the game . kauk also made an incredible sliding catch towards the first base line that was indeed web gem worthy . kauk also demonstrated leadership on the field , communicating to his teammates throughout the game , making sure that they were in the right spots defensively .\nperhaps the player of the game was anthony baldridge . baldridge helped start the scoring for the scots as he laced a clutch single scoring a run . baldridge would later come up with a big double and rbi for the scots and his hits came with either one out or two outs . baldridge bats behind kauk , morales , and sakamoto who have video game like numbers , but he delivered with some clutch hits that scored runs for the scots .\nperhaps the player of the game was nick salas who delivered a clutch a rbi single late in the game to provide a much needed insurance run for the scots .\nperhaps the player of the game was andres garza who came in and pitched the last 1 1 / 3 to close out the game for the scots . garza was able to completely change the pace up for the panthers hitters as some of his off speed pitches ( specifically his change up ) seemed to look like he was pitching with a whiffle ball .\nperhaps the player of the game was the highland coaching staff . led by head coach rick sawyer , the highland scots played the game the right way , with grittiness and confidence in the ability to play america ' s favorite past time . sawyer led the scots to an amazing final record of 27 - 3 . all season the scots were an offensive juggernaut and saturday wasn ' t any different as the scots quickly went up 6 - 0 in the first two innings behind clutch hitting from a lot of different scots . the ability to hit consistently is something that the scot coaching staff pride themselves in coaching their kids .\nperhaps the players of the game was the crowd that gathered to support the highland scots . from the retro 1970s era highland baseball shirts , to the parents donning their green and blue , to principal deb vigstrom and athletic director steve matney who were on the edge of their seats with excitement the whole game , the team had a ton of support and encouragement from their fans .\nthe kern high school district is committed to equality for all individuals in education and providing a learning and working environment free from unlawful discrimination , harassment , intimidation and bullying based on actual or perceived race , color , national origin , sex , disability , age , religious creed , gender , sexual orientation , gender identity or expression , marital or parental status , ancestry , national origin , ethnic group identification , disability , medical condition , homelessness or foster status ; or on the basis of a person\u2019s association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics , consistent with education code 200 and 220 , government code 11135 , and title ix . if you believe you have been subjected to discrimination , harassment , intimidation , or bullying you should contact your school site principal and / or the district\u2019s chief equity compliance and title ix officer , dr . michael zulfa . a copy of khsd\u2019s uniform complaint policy and nondiscrimination policy are available here and upon request .\nkino gabriel , spokesperson of the syrian democratic forces , delivers an update on operation roundup at the international media center headquarters in ain issa , syria , july 4 , 2018 . in the last few days the sdf alongside their coalition partners have liberated more than 300sq kl in the dashisha region , reclaiming the land along with a large number of isis weapons caches and fighters . ( u . s . army video by sgt . brigitte morgan ) .\nairstrikes in support of u . s . operations against isis - k in nangarhar province , afghanistan\nspc . jacob randall shares his thoughts on winning the 2018 usarcent best warrior competition .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 transitional / / en\nhosted by the uzbeksitan paralympic committee in co - operation with the asian paralympic committee .\nwe\u2019re incredibly proud of all we\u2019ve achieved and are delighted to have received a number of national and local awards in recognition of our success .\nthe uk customer satisfaction awards , run by the institute of customer service , recognises organisations and individuals that have implemented successful customer service strategies . we\u2019re delighted to be shortlisted for the customer feedback strategy award at the 2017 awards .\nchristina kyriacou , from our counter fraud services team , won the 2016 unsung hero award , which recognises individuals working in the insurance industry who make a clear contribution to their team and go the extra distance to help others . christina was nominated for the award as she\u2019s a true model employee , focused and passionate about detecting and preventing fraud at both application and claims stage , and always with a smile .\n\u2018business matters\u2019 is a local awards event that recognises , rewards and celebrates all the successful businesses and professional individuals in the south east . we were delighted to win the award for ' large business 2016\u2019 . the judges said they were\nimpressed with the company ethos , growth and innovative measures used to enhance employee and customer relations and expectations\n.\nthe gatwick diamond business awards celebrate innovation and inspiration at work , and recognise those who have demonstrated a real commitment to the south east economic area .\nwe won ' employer of the year ' for two years running and in 2016 we won the award for ' developing people for business success ' . the judging panel agreed that we demonstrate a firm commitment to developing our people , and that we have systematic and effective processes in place for identifying development needs and linking these to our business objectives .\nthe johnston press south business awards celebrate business excellence across the south coast and are dedicated to recognising and rewarding local businesses . in 2016 we were delighted to win the large business award .\nthe insurance fraud awards put the spotlight on the companies and individuals making the biggest strides in the fight against insurance fraud . in 2016 , we were delighted to be shortlisted for the fraud investigation team of the year and unsung insurance fraud fighter of the year .\nthe insurance times awards are the biggest awards in general insurance . we were delighted to win the award for training , excellence & impact at the 2015 awards , held in london . this category is designed to spotlight investment in training and education of its people by an insurer that has resulted in tangible , measureable benefits for the insurer\u2019s employees , business partners , and / or end - clients \u2013 and for the business as a whole .\nhe guernsey awards for achievement , which are in their 30th year and celebrate business success on the island with six award categories .\nthe judges commented that we ' re\nan organisation that describes itself as a people business and is clearly living its values to develop and support its staff , inside and outside of work , to drive the company forwards . 1\ncelent\u2019s model insurer awards aim to answer the question \u2013 \u2018what would it look like for an insurer to do everything right with today\u2019s technology ? \u2019 it\u2019s a tall order and there are some huge insurance brands that enter every year \u2013 but our submission was awarded \u2018highly commended\u2019 for our technology initiatives in 2014 . we strive to stay ahead of the curve and are always looking for ways to improve business processes and customer experience through the use of innovative technology .\nquite simply , we provide car insurance to uk consumers . we sell insurance directly through our website and also via price comparison sites where we regularly make it on to the \u2018top 10 sellers\u2019 list . we offer a defaqto 5 star rated product , meaning our car insurance provides one of the highest quality offerings currently on the market .\nwe were recently recognised in an insurance times and consumer intelligence report as one of the \u2018biggest risers\u2019 in the industry in recognition of our work to ensure customer satisfaction . and customers rate us 4 . 4 out of 5 on review site , feefo .\nwe like to think we\u2019re a bit different to other insurers because we\u2019re striving for simplicity in an industry that\u2019s overrun with complexity and jargon . the concept of \u2018simply driven\u2019 is at the heart of everything we do both internally and externally .\nyou\u2019ll receive details of all the benefits you\u2019re entitled to when you join us , but here are just a few to whet your appetite . . .\nwe offer a generous pension scheme for all employees . for uk - based employees , there\u2019s a contributory pension scheme , which is in line with auto - enrolment legislation . this means that both you and the company make a contribution towards your pension once you\u2019ve been with us for three months . the percentage of these contributions depends on your employee grade . for employees based in guernsey or gibraltar , you\u2019re entitled to join the company pension scheme once you\u2019ve successfully completed your probation period and you can chose whether to personally contribute towards it . you\u2019ll receive more information about our pension schemes once you join the company .\nthe life assurance scheme provides a death in service payment , which is equivalent to four times your annual salary . when you join us , you\u2019ll be given the opportunity to complete an expression of wishes form and provide details of your chosen recipients .\nthe employee assistance programme ( eap ) is here to help you balance everyday life together with the requirements of work and home . there\u2019s a 24 / 7 telephone helpline available to all employees and their family members living at the same address , which offers a range of support services such as a stress helpline , advice on family and relationship matters , health and wellbeing information and much more . the eap also includes access to the online health portal , which provides information about nutrition , fitness and health checks .\nall uk - based employees are entitled to childcare vouchers . this is a government - backed scheme , designed to help parents manage their childcare costs via a \u2018salary sacrifice\u2019 arrangement . this means that you give up part of your salary in return for vouchers to the equivalent value . this will be deducted from your gross pay , meaning you make a saving by not paying the usual tax and national insurance contributions ( nic ) .\nno one wants to have to work on their birthday , so we give you an extra day off to celebrate your special day . you can take your birthday day within one week either side of your actual birthday , subject to your line manager\u2019s approval .\nif you make the same journey more than two or three times a week , a season ticket for public transport could save you a considerable amount of money compared with buying daily tickets . once you\u2019ve successfully completed your probation period with us , you\u2019ll be able to take advantage of a season ticket loan . we\u2019ll provide you with an interest - free loan to cover the cost of a quarterly or yearly season ticket for rail , bus or car parking services , which will be repaid on a monthly basis from your salary .\nour uk - based employees can access the health cash plan , which is designed to help you claim money back towards your everyday healthcare costs , such as your dental check - ups and eye sight tests . you can also add four children up to the age of 21 to your plan for free . not only that but you\u2019ll get access to an online portal that offers a range of discounts and health tools .\nif you\u2019re a lover of holidays , holiday extra could be right up your street ! it\u2019s an opportunity for to buy up to five additional days of annual leave on top of your usual holiday entitlement . there are two opportunities each year to purchase this additional holiday entitlement and once you\u2019ve passed your probation , you can apply for five extra days , subject to your line manager\u2019s approval . so whether you\u2019re moving house , getting married , or just love going on as many holidays as possible , holiday extra is here to help .\nall employees receive a generous holiday entitlement , and this will be detailed in your employment contract . if you take a part - time role with us , you\u2019ll receive a pro - rata equivalent and your holiday and public holidays will be calculated in hours ."]}
{"id": 55531, "summary": [{"text": "imaging advantage is an evidence-based radiology service company based in santa monica , california .", "topic": 38}, {"text": "the company provides comprehensive radiology solutions to health centers and radiology groups .", "topic": 3}, {"text": "naseer hashim is the company 's ceo . ", "topic": 18}], "title": "imaging advantage", "paragraphs": ["glassdoor has 11 imaging advantage reviews submitted anonymously by imaging advantage employees . read employee reviews and ratings on glassdoor to decide if imaging advantage is right for you .\nimaging advantage launches operations at st . joseph\u2019s medical center | radiology | medical imaging\nimaging advantage ' s founder & ceo , naseer hashim , currently has an approval rating of 40 % . imaging advantage ' s primary competitors are\nowler has collected 12 screenshots of imaging advantage ' s website since jun 2014 . the latest imaging advantage website design screenshot was captured in sep 2017 .\nimaging advantage currently has 66 fans on facebook . as of march 2017 imaging advantage had 62 fans . that ' s a 6 percent increase in 1year\nimaging advantage currently has 43 followers on twitter . as of march 2017 imaging advantage had 42 followers . that ' s a 2 percent increase in 5 months\nimaging advantage is a provider of radiology technology and practice management solutions for hospitals and healthcare systems . imaging advantage ' s headquarters is in phoenix , arizona . imaging advantage has a revenue of $ 15m , and 61 employees . imaging advantage has raised a total of $ 5m in funding . imaging advantage ' s main competitors are aris radiology , virtual radiologic and mirada medical . as of may 2018 , imaging advantage has 66 fans on facebook and 43 followers on twitter .\nunder the agreement , brit systems will provide imaging advantage with pacs , workstations and teleradiology systems , as well as a development team to support imaging advantage\u2019s operations .\nsince imaging advantage was founded in 2007 , it has participated in 1 round of funding . in total imaging advantage has raised $ 5 . 0m . imaging advantage ' s funding round was on mar 2012 for a total of $ 5 . 0m\nimaging advantage is a provider of radiology technology and practice management solutions for hospitals and healthcare systems . imaging advantage was founded in 2007 . imaging advantage ' s headquarters is located in phoenix , arizona , usa 85032 . it has r . . .\nglassdoor gives you an inside look at what it ' s like to work at imaging advantage , including salaries , reviews , office photos , and more . this is the imaging advantage company profile . all content is posted anonymously by employees working at imaging advantage .\nimaging advantage - press release - sts . mary and elizabeth hospital - july 12 , 2010\nimaging advantage offers radiology services with cloud - based technology that aims to improve provider utilization and efficiency .\nprivate equity backed imaging advantage is developing a machine capable of reading x - rays . . . .\ni recently connected with nasser hashim founder and ceo of imaging advantage , a leading us radiology . . .\nby brian hall imaging advantage is enhancing the quality of patient care across the united states wit . . .\nimaging advantage president and coo , brian hall , talks about how radadvisor facilitates more efficient , affordable and accessible healthcare .\nyet , nicholas says lower - cost imaging centers contribute to only 19 % of nationwide imaging business .\nimaging advantage , the santa monica , calif . - based radiology services company , has acquired dallas - based brit systems .\nmirada medical is imaging advantage ' s # 3 rival . mirada medical was founded in oxford , england } in 2001 . mirada medical is in the health care services industry . compared to imaging advantage , mirada medical generates $ 5m more revenue .\nus - based provider of cloud - based radiology service imaging advantage ( ia ) has collaborated with the f . . .\nimaging advantage has employees and is the fifth highest among it ' s top 10 competitors . the top 10 competitors average 68 .\nknowledge of imaging technology , preferred . full understanding of medicare advantage servicing environment , internal servicing partners and overall service . . .\nimaging advantage offers brit systems a market for their tools and radiology consultants to provide guidance on product improvements , according to the companies .\nvirtual radiologic has been one of imaging advantage ' s top competitors . virtual radiologic is a private company that was founded in 2001 in eden prairie , minnesota . virtual radiologic operates in the health care equipment industry . compared to imaging advantage , virtual radiologic has 223 more employees .\naris radiology is perceived as one of imaging advantage ' s biggest rivals . aris radiology ' s headquarters is in nashville , tennessee , and was founded in 2007 . aris radiology operates in the health care technology industry . aris radiology generates 33 % of imaging advantage ' s revenue .\nimaging advantage ' s revenue is the third highest among it ' s top 10 competitors . the top 10 competitors average $ 3 . 2m .\nphoenix , april 22 , 2016 / prnewswire - usnewswire / - - imaging advantage llc ( ia ) , the largest platform p . . .\nstanford 3dq lab uses one ge advantage workstation and one ge advantage workstation server . previously five ge advantage workstations ran daily in 3dq lab . among the all - encompassing image processing tools , ge has robust segmentation , cpr , and multi - viewer tools . a significant benefit is that a user can take advantage of two screens .\ndue to high hospital overhead and other factors , medicare , which creates a baseline for reimbursement rates , compensates hospitals more than it does independent imaging centers for the same services , claims naseer hashim , ceo of imaging advantage .\nenvision healthcare corporation has reached a definitive agreement to acquire imaging advantage , in a transaction that will expand envision\u2019s presence in radiology physician services across the united states .\namerican office solutions is proud to offer its advantage package : . sales executives market full line of award winning imaging products , software solutions , and . . .\nexperience working with desktop imaging systems ( i . e . strong working knowledge of computer software imaging and remote control support techniques . . . .\nin the latest marriage of technology vendor and clinical radiology services , the santa monica , ca - based radiology services provider , imaging advantage , has acquired pacs provider brit systems , dallas , tx .\nimaging advantage deploys an innovative and scalable cloud - based technology to optimize provider utilization and efficiency of more than 400 radiologists who provide services across a clinical network that includes more than 435 healthcare facilities .\nthe top 10 competitors in imaging advantage ' s competitive set are aris radiology , virtual radiologic , mirada medical , teleradiology solutions , onrad , aris teleradiology professional , nuance communications , via oncology , oncora medical and cms imaging . together they have raised over 91 . 2m between their estimated 13 . 9k employees .\nthe 3dq laboratory utilizes many specialized image processing platforms to fill various niches in clinical demand . among these are specialized software for functional brain imaging , functional heart imaging , and even software to improve 3d printing capabilities .\nimaging advantage ( ia ) , a provider of evidence - based radiology services , has acquired brit systems , a provider of pacs / ris and teleradiology solutions . under the deal , brit systems llc will operate as a wholly owned subsidiary of ia .\nradadvisor by imaging advantage ensures that patients are given the correct test the first time . when patients are spared unnecessary exams , hospital bills are reduced along with the long - term health risks associated with multiple repeated radiation tests . according to urltoken , radiation experts say that the risk levels represented in imaging tests are only very small additions to the 1 in 5 chance we all have of dying from cancer , however , imaging tests that use radiation should only be done when absolutely necessary .\n\u201c [ imaging advantage\u2019s ] team will collaborate with brit to develop , test and implement cost effective solutions to meet new regulatory requirements while increasing departmental efficiencies and better serving physicians and patients , \u201d said shelly fisher , president of brit , in a press release .\nbrian hall , president , imaging advantage , said in a press release : \u201cwe welcome brit systems to our family . the technological capabilities and know - how they bring to us will position us to continue to grow and provide the highest level of patient care in the market . \u201d\nfor example , imaging advantage provides its radiologist partners with tools and technology to better align with hospitals and payors by delivering hard economic improvements and clinical changes . one such tool is called radiology advisor , an application not yet on the market that is designed to eliminate duplicate and unnecessary exams .\nkavo kerr offers solutions for endodontics , restoratives , treatment units , infection prevention , imaging , rotary and instruments . . . .\nexperience with cloning , stem cell , and tissue culture is an advantage . ( 3 ) developing genetically encoded technologies for high - resolution ( stem ) cells . . .\nthis brings us to the final player , imaging advantage ( ia ) . ia was founded in 2006 by chairman and chief executive officer naseer hashim . serving with hashim are chief medical officer art radow , md , and president and chief operating officer , brian hall , a former executive with nighthawk radiology services .\nthe radadvisor also monitors all imaging orders placed to ensure they are completed in a timely manner . if a selected imaging exam is not performed in the appropriate timeframe the system will alert the clinician of that fact so that actions can be taken to complete the exam .\nflow cytometry , imaging , luminescence - / fluorescence - based cellular readouts , immunohistochemistry ) in primary cell culture systems . . . .\nphoenix ( sept . 7 , 2011 ) \u2013 abrazo health care , imaging advantage and arizona medical imaging are set to open a unique radiology reading center on the campus of paradise valley hospital , located at 3805 e . bell road , on sept . 12 . the concept of the abrazo center for telemedicine and innovation leverages the latest technology to optimize diagnostic imaging studies such as ct scans , mri and ultrasounds performed at abrazo\u2019s six valley hospitals . the centralized center will allow radiologists the opportunity to read results in a much quicker and more efficient capacity while utilizing the most advanced equipment .\nthe report identifies several frequently prescribed services in the $ 100 billion a year medical imaging market and shows varying price tags of the same service .\nhealthcare costs across the nation are frequently described as unsustainably high , and advanced imaging tests and radiologists have been targeted as contributing to the problem .\nknowledge of managing optics lab with past experience of operating , testing and maintaining optical equipment such as imaging colorimeters , spectrometers etc ; . . .\n\u201c [ imaging advantage\u2019s ] team will collaborate with brit to develop , test and implement cost effective solutions to meet new regulatory requirements while increasing departmental efficiencies and better serving physicians and patients , \u201d shelly fisher , brit\u2019s president said in a prepared release . \u201cour work with ia will benefit all of brit\u2019s customers as our products are honed with ia\u2019s expertise . \u201d\nb . implement a comprehensive total quality management ( \u201ctqm\u201d ) program , including imaging advantage\u2019s proprietary realtime qa\u00ae program , one of the only proactive quality assurance programs in the country . the realtime qa\u00ae program applies double - blind reads to high - difficulty radiology exams before the patient is treated , forcing better patient - care outcomes and reducing risks ( and costs ) of patient readmission ;\nsolve imaging problems for customers in an expeditious manner . demonstrates features , benefits , and advantages of this c - arm in hospitals , surgery centers , . . .\nhope you\u2019re still hungry , as you\u2019ll classify emails and faxes into the cool document imaging system . get involved with diversity & inclusion groups , enjoy free . . .\nspeak up . if an advanced imaging test is ordered , ask your physician what he or she hopes to learn from the test , and how it will change management .\nmy top picks for the four major players currently in the market include vrad / mednax , aris , strategic radiology ( sr ) , and imaging advantage ( ia ) . there are a number of mezzanine players and a myriad of small players also in the mix , but in my opinion , they do not have the numbers of radiologists , or the visibility or influence required to play at the national level .\ntechnical advances have made the tests better and therefore useful across a range of clinical indications , says bindman . still , diagnostic imaging does not change clinical decision making in every situation .\nrather , when compared to independent imaging centers or smaller hospitals , the negotiating clout of large hospital systems gives them an edge in making lucrative deals with insurers and health plans , experts say .\n\u201cwe are excited about our ability to attract leading radiology provider groups such as imaging advantage to our integrated physician services offering , \u201d said robert j coward , president of envision\u2019s physician services . \u201cradiology groups remain largely fragmented and there is increasing strategic value in integrating this specialty with our emergency medicine , hospital medicine , anesthesia dn women\u2019s and children\u2019s specialties and subspecialties to create an increasingly compelling offering to health systems who are focusing on care coordination and outcomes . \u201d\n\u201cwe are excited about our ability to attract leading radiology provider groups such as imaging advantage to our integrated physician services offering , \u201d said robert j . coward , president of envision\u2019s physician services . \u201cradiology groups remain largely fragmented and there is increasing strategic value in integrating this specialty with our emergency medicine , hospital medicine , anesthesia and women\u2019s and children\u2019s specialties and subspecialties to create an increasingly compelling offering to health systems who are focusing on care coordination and outcomes . \u201d\n\u201cthe center allows us to focus on functionality , productivity and accuracy of our imaging studies , \u201d said dr . arthur radow , m . d . , president , arizona medical imaging . \u201cthis transformation is the future of radiology and health care . we are standardizing our protocols throughout each abrazo facility that will increase our productivity and positively affect patient care . we take great pride in this endeavor . \u201d\nin 2010 , dr . geoff rubin and mrs . pierce left the lab and moved to duke university ; brooke jeffrey became interim co - director . in 2011 the lab was renamed \u201cradiology 3d and quantitative imaging lab\u201d , in recognition of the pioneering work on image quantitation begun in the lab . daniel rubin , a radiologist and medical informatician , joined the lab to lead our expansion into quantitative imaging .\n) - - imaging advantage is enhancing the quality of patient care across the united states with radadvisor , a proprietary decision support enterprise that collects and analyzes information from all pertinent data sources accessible from the facility / network such as the facility\u2019s emr , lab reporting software , surgical notes , admission / discharge notes , pacs and other connected software programs . all of this data collection and analysis happens in real - time allowing the central processing system to provide appropriate radiologic decision support to the clinician .\nknow what you\u2019re getting . if you do need imaging , work with your doctor to understand what code and subsequently test is ordered , says blackwelder . then call your insurer to try and discover if costs will vary from facility - to - facility .\ntechnologically , vrad remains one the most aggressive radiology and imaging companies . they continue to capitalize on their best resource \u2013 more than 15 , 000 interpretations per day from sites across the united states . data mining and turning that raw material into actionable information is a goal of the technology focus . this , along with recent collaborations , including metamind and scriptor software , to improve radiologist workflow and efficiency demonstrate that vrad is continuing to try and move toward an even larger share of the radiology and imaging pie .\namong them are ct scans , which have nearly tripled in use over the last 20 years , according to dr . rebecca smith - bindman , a professor of radiology and biomedical imaging at the university of california san francisco . mris , she says , have increased fourfold .\nmr . hashim believes the radiology profession is at a crossroads .\non the one hand , the work of radiologists remains as important as ever to hospital - based medicine . radiology touches nearly every patient and a robust modern imaging program is crucial to creating a definitive , effective and efficient care plan ,\nhe says .\nin fact , peter mazonson , a practicing physician and cofounder of clearcost health , says there are already tools that enable you to take out your smart phone when your doctor indicates you need a battery of tests , and pull up a comparative list of price and quality measures at eight imaging centers within a 10 - mile radius .\nradiologist - dominated groups , like sr , provide a different platform , taking advantage of regional power to dominate ever larger sections of the country . a strong , central command - and - control governance structure with the authority to make decisions for all will allow them to be more coordinated in their operations . an overlay of a strong teleradiology system coordinated both centrally and regionally is the next big step needed to dominate in their respective markets and make the entire system self - sufficient .\nthe bottom line whether created by radiologist - dominated or corporate - dominated groups , the first truly coordinated national radiology group will dominate the imaging / radiology market and potentially set the course and tone for the next 10 to 20 years . third party payers and hospital systems alike would have to , and may actually jump at the chance to work with such an entity .\nblackwelder also says when doctors know imaging prices in advance they can provide more value - based referrals . in fact , researchers at the johns hopkins university school of medicine saw a 9 % decrease in test orders over six months for 30 lab tests when physicians saw fees based on the allowable medicare fee as compared to a control group of 31 tests without pricing information which rose 5 . 1 % .\nwith this much money entering the market in such a short period of time , as stated in my previous columns , the pressure to dominate the market will be irresistible for corporate and imaging players alike ; but who are the major players ? as the future of radiology will potentially be determined , or at least significantly impacted by what these groups do , radiologists should know who they are and their strengths and focus points .\none of those regulatory requirements comes due in 2017 when physicians will be required to consult clinical decision support ( cds ) prior to ordering advanced imaging . in a communication posted on the pacs provider\u2019s web site , brit specified several reasons for the acquisition , including access to ia\u2019s radadvisor , a cds tool for radiology developed with cms funding . \u201cbrit believes we can substantially contribute to that tool , too , \u201d the communication read .\nia has been growing . it currently reports to have over 400 radiologists with both on - site and teleradiology operations . its recent acquisition of brit systems increases its ability to provide a strong , unified , and proprietary ris / pacs system , both on - site and for teleradiology . the combination of on - site , teleradiology , and infrastructure provides a potential springboard to launch an aggressive campaign towards a dominant position in radiology and imaging .\nhigh - deductible health plans can put consumers on the hook for several thousand dollars before their coverage kicks in , but informed consumers can put a lid on their out - of - pocket medical expenses .\nwe can compare prices on pretty much everything we buy nowadays , and experts predict we will soon be doing the same with our health - care needs .\n\u201c\u2019whom do you recommend ? \u2019\u201d you\u2019ll ask . \u201cyour physician will say , \u2018i don\u2019t like him or she\u2019s a great doctor , \u2019\u201d mazonson explains .\nthe practice may not yet be commonplace , but it\u2019s getting there , experts say . and the first step in motivating people to become comparison shoppers is identifying the challenges patients face when navigating the big black hole in the pricing and quality of medical services .\nthere\u2019s a large variability in health costs for many of our most frequently - used medical services even in the same network or zip code , according to a recent quarterly healthcare transparency index from change healthcare .\nct scan prices vary as much as 794 % and range from $ 300 to about $ 2 , 700 . the price of having an mri varies by 450 % and fluctuates from about $ 500 to $ 2 , 700 . two other popular tests , colonoscopies and upper gi endoscopies , vary by 450 % with pricing that spans from approximately $ 1 , 300 to more than $ 4 , 000 .\na more expensive test does not indicate better quality , says clayton nicholas , change\u2019s strategy and marketing vice president .\n\u201cno other part of our economy has a six - fold price variation for the same product or service , \u201d says mazonson .\nthankfully , experts predict new companies and business models will drive change in the marketplace and make pricing more transparent and steady .\nhashim says technology interoperability creates competition in a currently noncompetitive environment . \u201cphysicians in wichita can now compete with doctors in new york , \u201d he says . \u201cyou\u2019ve introduced competition and as a result pushed up quality and service levels and lowered cost . \u201d\nwhat\u2019s more , because accountable care organizations and patient - centered medical homes share the financial risks and benefits in managing and coordinating care for a community of patients , reid b . blackwelder , a family physician in kingsport , tenn . , and president of the american academy of family physicians , says there is less focus on churning revenue , say by ramping up patient tests and services , and more focus on the value\u2014or harm\u2014of a particular test for a particular patient in a particular point in time and circumstance .\nthe transparency represented a \u201cmodest\u201d $ 436 , 115 decrease in hospital charges , researchers say , but showed \u201cevidence\u201d that presenting providers with associated fees as they order tests is a simple way to alter behavior .\nask why . the choosing wisely campaign and its supporters can offer guidance when addressing health issues . the aafp has identified 15 tests and procedures that both doctors and patients should carefully consider and openly discuss before incorporating them into a treatment plan . if you are not faced with an emergent situation ( e . g . , manageable back pain ) , time , patience , anti - inflammatory medications , stretching and other simple measures will often help , says mazonson .\nshare your perspective . make sure your physician hears and understands your perspective on all health decisions . consumer - driven health puts patients at the center of care , says blackwelder . walk the talk .\nquotes delayed at least 15 minutes . real - time quotes provided by bats bzx real - time price . market data provided by interactive data ( terms & conditions ) . powered and implemented by interactive data managed solutions . company fundamental data provided by morningstar . earnings estimates data provided by zacks . mutual fund and etf data provided by lipper . economic data provided by econoday . dow jones & company terms & conditions .\nthis material may not be published , broadcast , rewritten , or redistributed . \u00a92018 fox news network , llc . all rights reserved . faq - privacy policy\nfew cities in america conjure images of family fun in the sun quite like orlando , fla . and from july 22 - 25 , \u2026\nthe acquisition will provide ia with access to brit systems\u2019 pacs , workstations , and development team to support ia\u2019s operations . brit systems will gain a market for their products , as well as access to study volumes for stress testing and radiology consultants to offer feedback for ongoing product development .\nthe page could not be loaded . the urltoken home page currently does not fully support browsers with\njavascript\ndisabled . please note that if you choose to continue without enabling\njavascript\ncertain functionalities on this website may not be available .\ndescriptions and project data ( e . g . gross savings estimates , population served , etc . ) are 3 year estimates provided by each organization and are based on budget submissions required by the health care innovation awards application process .\nwhile all projects were expected to produce cost savings beyond the 3 year grant award , some may not achieve net cost savings until after the initial 3 - year period due to start - up - costs , change in care patterns and intervention effect on health status .\nd . produce material improvements in vhc\u2019s final - report turnaround time , widely regarded as the significant limiting factor in hospital efficiency and cost control .\nsummary : the national health care for the homeless council is working with twelve communities across various regions in the u . s . to reduce the number of emergency department visits and lack of primary care services for over 500 homeless individuals . the intervention integrates community health workers into federally qualified health centers to conduct outreach and case coordination for transitioning this population from the emergency department to a health center , thus reducing unnecessary emergency department visits and improving quality of care for this population . over the three - year period , national health care for the homeless council\u2019s program will train an estimated 101 health care workers , while creating an estimated 17 new jobs and saving approximately $ 1 . 0 million .\nsee who ' s working with cms to implement new payment and service delivery models .\na federal government website managed and paid for by the u . s . centers for medicare & medicaid services . 7500 security boulevard , baltimore , md 21244\n\u00a9 trimed media group inc . all rights reserved . | visit us at urltoken\nthe center will be staffed 24 hours a day , seven days a week by local board certified radiologists and staff who will be able to seamlessly communicate with physicians at abrazo\u2019s hospitals . radiologists will be able to review , interpret and sign each study using state - of - the - art voice recognition software , eliminating the need for human transcription services . the results will be sent electronically back to the hospital and the ordering physician for patient consultation and follow - up .\nthe center is one of a kind and is a first in the country . complete with video conferencing technology which allows real - time physician communication , ergonomic work stations , superior lighting , and modern surroundings , the center creates an environment that is compelling for physicians .\nas the second largest health care delivery system in arizona , abrazo health care is committed to providing excellent medical care to the residents of maricopa county . the abrazo system\nlet us help you find what you ' re looking for . call us at ( 877 ) 934 - 9355 or fill out the form below .\nif you have a potentially life - threatening medical emergency , please call 911 .\nget our advice and upcoming events about weight , pain , heart and more . select the topics that interest you .\nthis site uses cookies . by continuing to browse this business wire site ( and / or any other business wire website ) , you accept the use of cookies .\nin addition to providing development synergies and cross - selling opportunities for both parties , the acquisition underscores the need for greater it capabilities in the face of growing regulatory burden of practicing medicine in the u . s .\naccess to funding , marketing and development expertise and radiologist expertise were also specified in that communication . the statement said that little will change in how brit operates as a business , which will be \u201cdistinct from is\u2019s services business . \u201d\ncanon medical systems showcased aplio i800 ultrasound at premier , inc . \u2019s annual breakthroughs conference\ncenters for advanced orthopaedics , potomac valley orthopaedic associates division , maryland ( u . s . ) , replaces early - generation dr with agfa dr solutions\non the other hand , a number of trends are converging that diminish the economics of the profession . here , mr . hashim elaborates on four of those .\nthe modernization of the practice of radiology \u2014 such as the use of after - hours final - reads teleradiology , which makes it difficult for radiologists to personally interact with patients and ordering physicians \u2014 has isolated radiologists , intensified pricing competition and fostered the perception that the work done by radiologists is a commodity .\nadditionally , the increasing popularity of accountable care organizations and risk sharing models contributes to the commoditization of the specialty .\naccording to mr . hashim , radiologists ' incomes are declining , and the trend has accelerated in recent years , particularly for younger physicians .\nit ' s pervasive now ,\nhe says .\nthis year ' s fellowship class has had a very , very hard time .\neven though care coordination is a large part of healthcare reform , radiologists have generally not been included in the industry - wide discussion .\nradiologists are being disenfranchised ,\nmr . hashim says .\nthey ' ve been moved into reading rooms , or are sitting at home reading teleradiology , passively waiting for other physicians to order studies . they ' re not active at the front end of the patient care continuum .\nmr . hashim believes that a change in the way radiology is practiced can make its future brighter .\nby changing the way radiologists practice , radiologists can stop the commoditization of their specialty and become an integral part of the post - reform healthcare equation . in essence , remain relevant and even lead change ,\nhe says .\nclearly , every market is unique . every hospital is unique , with its own culture . but all are facing more or less the same economic challenges . we not only understand the situation implicitly , we have the means to do something about it ,\nmr . hashim says .\n\u00a9 copyright asc communications 2018 . interested in linking to or reprinting this content ? view our policies by clicking here .\nto receive the latest hospital and health system business and legal news and analysis from becker ' s hospital review , sign - up for the free becker ' s hospital review e - weekly by clicking here .\ncopyright \u00a9 2018 becker ' s healthcare . all rights reserved . interested in linking to or reprinting our content ? view our policies by clicking here .\nthe becker ' s hospital review website uses cookies to display relevant ads and to enhance your browsing experience . by continuing to use our site , you acknowledge that you have read , that you understand , and that you accept our cookie policy and our privacy policy .\nwe believe that radiology must be accountable to defined standards . this focus on standards - based radiology improves patient outcomes and lowers the cost of care by eliminating errors , variation and waste across the health system .\nenvision physician services has integrated the industry\u2019s most stringent radiology quality metrics into our care model .\nnot only do we hold our radiology services accountable to diagnostic accuracy , appropriate utilization and service level excellence , but we also enable system - wide accountability to these standards through our radiology enterprise management solutions . our standards - based radiology model allows us to :\na full - service acute care hospital network that includes four hospitals with a total of 297 beds and 24 community care clinics and outpatient centers realized significant radiology growth and service quality .\nby establishing best practice criteria and setting standards by which to measure the performance of radiologists and radiology providers , the entire practice of radiology is elevated to a new level of value .\nat envision physician services , we are masters of clinical operations , and we have the infrastructure to support and accomplish our partners\u2019 strategic objectives . together with hospital or system leadership , we create custom radiology programs and seamless implementation plans to meet the needs of the facility .\nwhen the transaction is complete , envision\u2019s physician services segment will have more than 800 board - certified / board - eligible radiologists serving more than 500 healthcare facilities annually .\nhas signed a definitive agreement to be purchased by physician services firm envision healthcare .\nfor envision , the acquisition will significantly expand its radiology physician services . after the deal is completed , envision ' s physician services segment will include more than 800 board - certified or board - eligible radiologists who serve more than 500 healthcare facilities and interpret more than 10 million studies each year , according to envision .\nterms of the agreement were not disclosed . the companies expect to complete the transaction during the second quarter , subject to customary conditions such as the expiration of early termination of the waiting period applicable under the hart - scott - rodino antitrust improvements act of 1976 .\nto read this and get access to all of the exclusive content on urltoken create a free account or sign - in now .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 strict / / en\nurltoken\nupon completion of the transaction , envision\u2019s physician services segment will include more than 800 board - certified / board - eligible radiologists who serve more than 500 healthcare facilities and perform more 10 million studies annually .\nthe transaction is expected to be completed during the second quarter of 2017 , subject to customary conditions , including the expiration or early termination of the waiting period applicable to the transaction under the hart - scott - rodino antitrust improvements act of 1976 , as amended . no financial terms are being disclosed at this time .\nenvision healthcare corporation bob kneeley , 303 - 495 - 1245 vice president , investor relations bob . kneeley @ urltoken\nforbes : how do you get into radiology ? also please tell us about your company .\na market and thought leader , we are continuously researching and iterating our model and technology and were awarded a six - million - dollar innovation award grant from the centers for medicare & medicaid services .\nfor inquiries related to this message please contact support . for sales inquiries , please visit urltoken\nif you believe this to be in error , please confirm below that you are not a robot by clicking\ni ' m not a robot\nbelow .\nplease make sure your browser supports javascript and cookies and that you are not blocking them from loading . for more information you can review the terms of service and cookie policy .\nglassdoor will not work properly unless browser cookie support is enabled . learn how to enable cookies .\nexplore the many benefits of having a premium branded profile on glassdoor , like increased influence and advanced analytics .\nregular , constructive feedback is important in an environment where employees need to take on projects with minimal direction ; recommend sincerity when dealing with staff and clients . spin and dishonesty only create a culture of paranoia and people spending more time trying to protect themselves rather than working as a team .\ncopyright \u00a9 2008\u20132018 , glassdoor , inc .\nglassdoor\nand logo are proprietary trademarks of glassdoor , inc .\nyour trust is our top concern , so companies can ' t alter or remove reviews .\nthe company never understood or valued the credentialing dept and it was severely neglected because senior management lacked any understand and frankly didn ' t give a sh @ % now more staff have been hired in credentialing but the person overseeing things is extremely controlling and condescending . nobody likes her including people outside the company .\ntwo managers to every hourly support person is not good business . this company needs a major overhaul and to look at the company organizational chart and compare to other successful businesses . hopefully new co . merged with will make good sound changes !\nthe people working in the trenches are amazing and have a real passion for making a difference in healthcare . too bad the leadership is all about profit margin .\nit ' s all a facade . there are years of back - logged transitions of physician group m & a and they run everything on a dental floss budget to maximize profit at the risk of patients .\nhealthcare is not about ebitda and irr , it ' s about patients ! shrink your margins and give you employees the tools they need to care for patients properly .\nyou can work from home . 12 hour days so you have more days off during the week . you get benefits ( medical insurance is a bit expensive though )\npay is not great for what the job is . certain employees are favored over others . management expects a lot as if you ' re being paid like an executive .\npoor management , poor communication , lack of direction . these people have no idea what they are doing .\nnone that i can think of . they have a great first impression but quickly you realize that it ' s all a facade .\nstop lying to yourselves and others about what this company is . when employees know that they cannot trust management , don ' t agree with their ethics ( lack there of ) , and morals , there ' s not much you can do to keep good people .\nthe offices are really nice and the salaries aren ' t too bad . office equipment is state of the art , the latest and best there is . benefits were good when i first started there , but they have declined .\ntoo much gossip , including among management and people are not judged by the quality of their work , but by appearance , background , and compatibility with the management clique . training for new employees is insufficient - everyone is expected to know everything about how the company does things without anyone telling them . the\nculture\nis not as friendly as they would have you believe .\ncommunicate with your staff - don ' t gossip about them behind doors . the place isn ' t as soundproof as you think and employees listen to everything you discuss ! try to be more accepting of people of different backgrounds ; we didn ' t all grow up with silver spoons in our mouths ! provide training . at the least , create manuals for new staff so they will know what exactly is expected and how they can fit in with your dynamics .\nfour days on , three days off schedule but it ' s a 24 / 7 operation so you will have to work weekends . great exposure to a new and promising branch of the medical industry .\nno pay raises , almost no advancement opportunity , over qualified employees performing boring tasks , and huge lack of communication between management and main workers .\npay raises would be nice , communication with front line employees is lacking and a general lack of appreciation for the staff which interacts with all your customers daily is a wide spread sentiment .\nthis will replace the current featured review for targeted profile . are you sure you want to replace it ?\nairpower and on the ground military power separately , cannot win a conflict . together ; however , the combination can be devastating . \u2013 anonymous .\na report from transparency market research recently stated that the global teleradiology market was worth approximately $ 0 . 92 billion in 2012 . the estimation is that this market will grow at a rate of approximately 22 . 3 % between now and 2019 , resulting in an estimated worth of approximately $ 3 . 78 billion in 2019 .\nof optimal radiology partners . this deal creates a national practice of more than 160 radiologists . it brings together an additional key component not seen to a great extent with vrad : on - site and teleradiology services . aris is lesser - known than vrad , and to date has only been in the upper band of radiology companies vying for a higher profile and more market share . with the addition of optimal , their reach and visibility increases . the true power and influence of the combined organizations is yet unknown . this will depend largely on what they do next .\nstrategic radiology ( sr ) , with its potential power and reach , cannot be overlooked . sr began as a concept that gained momentum and focus in 2007 when over a dozen of the largest radiology practices in the country came to scottsdale , arizona for a meeting of the minds . that meeting culminated ultimately in the formation of sr . the consortium consists of a combination of large and moderate - sized regional radiology practices . currently there are 18 core and 5 affiliate practices .\nif size were the only determinant of who would win the game of the most dominant national radiology group , sr representing more than 1 , 300 radiologists in its affiliated groups , would win hands down . from the standpoint of visibility , however , sr remains somewhat in the background . the primary focus , to date , according to their website , has been sharing \u201cdata and best practices , interchanging clinical expertise , and consolidating certain practice expenses . \u201d there is also a very definite focus on quality and quality initiatives within the member groups .\na strong and very definite bright spot within the organization is its physician leaders , including arl van moore , jr , md , its chairman and ceo . moore was chairman of the american college of radiology board of chancellors and a past president of the american college of radiology . he was also president of charlotte radiology in charlotte , north carolina .\nmoore says that sr is highly focused on developing a coordinated teleradiology system that will benefit all of its members :\nit takes a lot of collaboration and coordination , but we are committed to doing it right and handling cases in a clinically and cost - efficient way , no matter how much work is involved . ultimately , we ' ll be able to provide integrated night and subspecialty final readings as well as some locums coverage across practices .\nsr , whose members are radiologist - owned and run groups operated by seasoned and focused administrative teams , stands at the opposite end of the spectrum from the mega - corporation , mednax / vrad . the question remains how well any one or any group of people can mold such a large group of radiologists and radiology groups into one machine capable of sustained , coordinated action .\ncorporate groups like aris are merging their way to what may be a strong foundation from which to launch a national radiology campaign . the question is whether there is time to coordinate the new companies and make the move to the next level .\nia and vrad have the capital and potential power to make it to the top first . the distraction of the recent purchase may require some time for vrad to refocus , giving ia time to continue to maneuver and grow .\nregardless of which of these entities makes it to the top first , there is no doubt that radiologists and radiology groups will be different and will have to learn to function in this new paradigm .\n\u00a9 ubm 2018 , all rights reserved . reproduction in whole or in part is prohibited .\nour content is brought to you free of charge because of the support of our advertisers . to continue enjoying our content , please turn off your ad blocker .\nclick on the adblock / adblock plus icon on the top right of your browser .\nclick \u201cdon\u2019t run on pages on this domain . \u201d or \u201cenabled on this site . \u201d\nif you are private browsing in firefox ,\ntracking protection\nmay casue the adblock notice to show . it can be temporarily disabled by clicking the\nshield\nicon in the address bar .\nin ghostery versions < 6 . 0 click \u201cwhitelist site . \u201d in version 6 . 0 click \u201ctrust site . \u201d\n( 4 - 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", "topic": 23}], "title": "american home shield", "paragraphs": ["american home shield has home warranty plans specifically designed for home buyers and sellers .\nmy home ' s systems and appliances are old . does that matter to american home shield ?\namerican home shield p . o . box 849 carroll , ia 51401 - 9901\namerican home shield p . o . box 851 memphis , tn 38101 - 0851\namerican home shield p . o . box 2803 memphis , tn 38101 - 2803\nhelp protect your home ' s systems and appliances from unexpected covered breakdowns with an american home shield \u00ae home warranty .\namerican home shield given high customer service and satisfaction ratings for third year in a row .\namerican home shield acquires oneguard home warranty to expand market in texas , arizona and nevada . - memphis business journal\nfor details on how american home shield home warranties help protect homeowners from unexpected repair costs or to purchase a home warranty , visit urltoken .\nthe acquisition is american home shield ' s first since 2014 , when it bought wisconsin ' s hsa home warranty .\njoin the 1 . 7 million customers who already have coverage from american home shield \u00ae today .\namerican home shield provides excellent service . . . i highly recommend it to any homeowner . \u201d\namerican home shield provides excellent service . . . i highly recommend it to any homeowner .\nan american home shield home warranty helps protect your budget by covering the repair or replacement of major parts and components of your home\u2019s systems and appliances .\nno , it does not . you can get an american home shield home warranty plan no matter how old your home ' s systems or appliances are .\nthe same customers american home shield brings to you through service work orders could become your clients for life .\nat any given time , american home shield has more active customer contracts within the home protection plan industry as compared to their competitors .\namerican home shield\u00ae holds steadfast to its commitment to work harder for today ' s buyers and sellers . . .\nphoenix - - ( business wire ) - - american home shield , the nation ' s largest provider of home warranties and . . .\na memphis - based public company is looking to fill more than 100 local positions . american home shield . . .\ninstantly access the latest ahs product knowledge and service information with american home shield\u2019s online learning portal ( ahs learning ) .\nyour home is often your single largest investment . american home shield is a company committed to and solely focused on providing you an outstanding customer experience .\nno , you do not . american home shield does not require you to provide maintenance records or have a home inspection before you purchase a plan .\nmemphis , tn - - ( marketwired - january 13 , 2017 ) - american home shield , the nation ' s leading home warra . . .\nonce your contract term begins , it lasts for 12 months ( unless american home shield approves an alternative contract term ) .\nthe former interim president of american home shield now has a seat at the table with a memphis - based . . .\nin the following interview , tim haynes , president of american home shield\u00ae ( ahs\u00ae ) , talks about meetin . . .\namerican home shield has opened a new customer care center in phoenix , ariz . , the company recently an . . .\nwith american home shield , you set the amount you pay when one of our contractors comes to diagnose your covered item .\namerican home shield ( ahs ) is looking to hire more than 200 full - time workers at its memphis call center .\namerican home shield has a stable customer base and growing market share in the home warranty industry . the transaction would provide american home shield with greater flexibility to deploy capital strategically to its operational infrastructure and boost its customer service , marketing and lead generation capabilities . moreover , the spin - off would help american home shield to consolidate its already significant scale and brand recognition in the fragmented home warranty market and create value for its investors .\namerican home shield founded the home warranty industry in 1971 and remains the industry leader today . we service nearly 1 . 7 million customers across 49 states .\nover one million homeowners nationwide , american home shield offers the opportunity for your company to connect with more homeowners in your area .\nwhile an american home shield \u00ae home warranty covers many systems and appliances , but not necessarily the entire system or appliance \u2013 click here for details . get covered today\nno . american home shield doesn ' t require home inspections or maintenance records before you purchase a warranty plan , and we won\u2019t refuse coverage based on the age of your home\u2019s systems and appliances .\nabout american home shield american home shield founded the home warranty industry in 1971 and remains the industry leader . together with all of its wholly - owned subsidiaries , american home shield services more than 1 . 5 million customers in all 50 states . the companies operate four customer service centers , employ approximately 1 , 800 employees and have a national contractor network made up of more than 11 , 000 independent home service contractors and more than 45 , 000 service technicians . american home shield is a business unit of servicemaster global holdings , inc . ( nyse : serv ) , one of the world ' s largest residential and commercial service networks . the company ' s brands include terminix , american home shield , servicemaster restore , servicemaster clean , merry maids , furniture medic and amerispec . go to urltoken for more information about american home shield or follow the company online at urltoken or urltoken .\namerican home shield has received 3 . 03 out of 5 stars based on 2 , 298 customer reviews and a bbb rating of b .\namerican home shield has been offering our clients flexible and comprehensive home protection plans for years . but recently , ahs added a discount program that\u2019s creating a lot of buzz .\nabout american home shield american home shield founded the home warranty industry in 1971 and remains the industry leader . together with all of its wholly - owned subsidiaries , american home shield services over 1 . 5 million customers in all 50 states . the companies operate four customer service centers , employ approximately 1 , 800 employees and have a national contractor network made up more than 11 , 000 independent home service contractors and more than 45 , 000 service technicians . american home shield is a business unit of servicemaster global holdings , inc . ( nyse : serv ) , one of the world ' s largest residential and commercial service networks . the company ' s brands include terminix , american home shield , servicemaster restore , servicemaster clean , merry maids , furniture medic and amerispec .\namerican home shield founded the home warranty industry in 1971 and remains the industry leader . american home shield , together with its wholly - owned subsidiaries , services 1 . 6 million customers in all 50 states . the companies operate four customer service centers , employ approximately 1 , 800 employees and have a national contractor network made up of over 11 , 000 independent home service contractors and more than 45 , 000 service technicians . american home shield is a business unit of servicemaster global holdings , inc .\nservicemaster retaining terminix and franchise services . spin - off of american home shield in q3 - 2018 . photographer : gary gardiner / bloomberg news .\namerican home shield , the home warranty unit of servicemaster global holdings inc . ( nyse : serv ) , acquired oneguard home warranties . the acquisition expands servicemaster\u2019s footprint in three states : texas , arizona and nevada .\nmy home ' s systems and appliances are old . does that matter to american homeshield ?\none measurement of quality that we use is our customer satisfaction survey program . customer surveys provide american home shield with the customer ' s opinion of how the entire interaction with american home shield and the service contractor was handled . the american home shield contractor network is motivated to perform well and earn high marks from our customers - their performance in the customers ' homes determines how much work they receive from american home shield . our customers are the best possible source for evaluation of our service organization . this way you can expect only the highest quality service from professionals committed to getting the job done .\namerican home shield founded the home warranty industry in 1971 and remains the industry leader . together with all of its wholly - owned subsidiaries , american home shield services more than 1 . 5 million customers in all 50 states . the companies operate four customer service centers , employ approximately 1 , 800 employees and have a national contractor network made up of more than 11 , 000 independent home service contractors and more than 45 , 000 service technicians . american home shield is a business unit of servicemaster global holdings , inc .\namerican home shield is a provider of home appliances warranty and protection services . ahs was founded in 1971 . ahs ' s headquarters is located in memphis , tennessee , usa 38135 . ahs ' s latest acquisitions include landmark home warranty and oneguard home . . .\namerican home shield founded the home warranty industry in 1971 and remains the industry leader . american home shield , together with its wholly - owned subsidiaries , services 1 . 6 million customers in all 50 states . the companies operate four customer service centers , employ approximately 1 , 800 employees and have a national contractor network made up of over 11 , 000 independent home service contractors and more than 45 , 000 service technicians . american home shield is a business unit of servicemaster global holdings , inc . ( nyse : serv ) , one of the world ' s largest residential and commercial service networks . go to urltoken for more information about american home shield or follow the company online at urltoken or urltoken .\namerican home shield , the nation ' s largest home warranty company , has earned the 2016 top rated award from homewarrantyreviews . com , the foremost home warranty consumer review site in the united states for the third year in a row .\n* as reported in a study of homeowners ' appliance and home systems service experiences , a nationwide survey of homeowners conducted in 2014 by decision analyst for american home shield . further reproduction is expressly prohibited .\n, president of american home shield .\nthat ' s an incredible testimony to the quality of their experience and the quality of work provided by our contractors .\none of the world ' s largest residential and commercial service networks . go to urltoken for more information about american home shield or follow the company online at urltoken or urltoken\nread the latest issue of the official publication of the american society of home inspectors , the ashi reporter .\n\u201coneguard has a very unique position in the marketplace , offering a broad range of services that meet a variety of homeowner needs , even beyond those served by a traditional home warranty , \u201d said tim haynes , president of american home shield . \u201cthis , along with its strong record of growth and entrepreneurial , customer - focused mindset , makes oneguard a perfect fit with american home shield and servicemaster . \u201d\nmost of the time , the issue is fixed and for replacements , you can either choose what american home shield has to offer or you can go and purchase your own and then get reimbursed . ahs is awesome but sometimes , the contractors aren ' t the best in the world like the mcmillan construction guy . still , i would recommend american home shield .\ncleaning out your dryer vent is a way great way to keep your dryer efficient , but , also , protecting your home from unforeseen fires . for more information and tips from american home shield , visit o . . .\nhomeowners interested in american home shield home warranties can visit urltoken for more information and visit the company ' s youtube channel , urltoken for a variety other home maintenance and safety tips . the short , informational videos are hosted by licensed contractor and television personality david leon .\ni usually submit the claims by phone to american home shield but recently , i\u2019ve been doing it online . the ceiling fan was broken and the contractors who were sent by american home shield were good and professional . they came when they were supposed to and fixed the problem so i was happy with them . since the repair , it\u2019s been great and it was perfect .\n, based on customer feedback during the six month period and the amount of work completed for american home shield during 2010 . a full list of these award winners can be viewed online at\nif your thermostat isn ' t working , use these suggestions before calling a repair man . for more information visit the american home shield website at urltoken . subscribe : urltoken . . .\nhomeowners interested in american home shield home warranties can visit urltoken for more information and visit the company ' s youtube channel , urltoken , for a variety other home maintenance and safety tips . the short , informational videos are hosted by licensed contractor and television personality david leon .\nlast year , american home shield responded to more than 3 million service requests from its customers , who use the company ' s home warranty plans for professional repair services and to help protect their budgets against unexpected repair costs when their major home appliances or systems break down .\nfounding the home warranty industry back in 1971 , american home shield is still today ' s largest , most - chosen home warranty provider . our goal , the same today as it was back then , is to make owning a home easier by helping our customers protect their budgets from large , unexpected repair costs .\nhomeowners interested in american home shield home warranties can visit urltoken for more information ; and visit the company ' s youtube channel , urltoken , for a variety other home maintenance and safety tips . the short , informational videos are hosted by licensed contractor and television personality david leon .\nhistory american home shield invented the concept of home protection plan protection a little more than 39 years ago . we employ over 1 , 600 people and are headquartered in memphis , tennessee . in 1989 , we became part of the servicemaster family , which includes such home service companies as servicemaster clean , terminix and merry maids . the investments and resources of servicemaster have allowed us to set new standards for customer service , ensuring that over 1 million american home shield customers nationwide can benefit from our home protection plans .\nlast year , american home shield responded to more than 3 . 4 million service requests from its customers , who use the company ' s home warranty plans for professional repair services and to help protect their budgets against unexpected repair costs when their major home appliances or systems break down .\nsince 1989 , american home shield has been a business unit of the servicemaster company ; one of the world ' s largest and most versatile service networks . along with the american home shield , servicemaster ' s high - profile brands include terminix , servicemaster clean , merry maids , furniture medic , and amerispec . as a part of the team , we ' re proud to offer many of the resources you and your neighbors need to bring your american dream to life . since 1989 , american home shield has been a business unit of the servicemaster company , one of the world ' s largest and most versatile service networks . along with the american home shield , servicemaster ' s high - profile brands include amerispec , furniture medic , merry maids , servicemaster clean , servicemaster restore and terminix . as a part of the team , we ' re proud to offer many of the resources you and your neighbors need to bring your american dream to life .\nby providing my mobile number and email address , i authorize american home shield and their technician to contact me . we are committed to your privacy and will never sell your information to any unauthorized third party .\namerican home shield recently announced the winners of their sixth annual contractor awards program . these top companies received the highest customer ratings in 2015 , earning bonuses of $ 2 , 000 to $ 25 , 000 .\noneguard will continue to operate with its existing leadership team in phoenix , where it has approximately 125 employees . american home shield is relocating along with the rest of the servicemaster corporate family to peabody place downtown .\nyes . you can add optional coverage for your pool and in - ground spa to any american home shield home warranty plan . after the 60th day of your contract term , an inspection ( at customer ' s expense ) is required to add pool coverage .\nthe top rated award is a reflection of the highest level of satisfaction among american home shield customers who come to our site ,\nsaid krupesh bhat , editor - in - chief of homewarrantyreviews . com .\n- based company operates three customer service centers , employs over 1 , 700 employees and has a national contractor network made up of over 11 , 000 approved , independently insured home - service contractors . american home shield is part of the servicemaster family of brands , one of the world ' s largest and most versatile service networks . the company ' s brands include trugreen , trugreen landcare , terminix , american home shield , servicemaster clean , merry maids , furniture medic and amerispec .\nmemphis , tn , jan 19 , 2016 ( marketwired via comtex ) - - american home shield , the nation ' s largest home warranty company , has earned the 2016 top rated award from homewarrantyreviews . com , the foremost home warranty consumer review site in the united states for the third year in a row .\nhomeowners interested in american home shield home warranties , can visit the award - winning facebook page at urltoken for more information ; and visit the company ' s youtube channel , urltoken , for a variety of other home maintenance and safety tips . licensed contractor and television personality david leon hosts the short , informational videos .\n* repair / replacement costs are average u . s . costs as reported in a study of homeowners\u2019 appliance and home systems service experiences , a nationwide survey of homeowners conducted in 2017 by decision analyst for american home shield . further reproduction or use is expressly prohibited .\nsubmitting a claim with american home shield has been easy and very positive . the interactions i had with the representative was terrific . the plumbing works now and doesn\u2019t leak since the repair . it was an excellent experience .\nif you have a leaky faucet use these tips , and save yourself costly repairs . for more information and tips from american home shield , visit our website at : urltoken . subscribe : http : / . . .\n* repair / replacement costs are average u . s . costs as reported in a study of homeowners ' appliance and home systems service experiences , a nationwide survey of homeowners conducted in 2017 by decision analyst for american home shield . further reproduction or use is expressly prohibited .\n, one of the world ' s largest residential and commercial service networks . the company ' s brands include terminix , american home shield , servicemaster restore , servicemaster clean , merry maids , furniture medic and amerispec . go to\nthe home warranty industry was started in 1971 by american home shield and has grown into a competitive nationwide industry occupied by dozens of companies . however , it\u2019s important to realize that though these policies are called \u201cwarranties\u201d they are not actually warranties in the common sense of the term .\ndo you hear your toilet constantly running , well you better go catch it ! or , you can use these simple tips to help stop the problem . for more information on american home shield , visit our website . . .\n\u201ci definitely would recommend american home shield to friends and family , and have . i actually recommended them to my aunt and uncle after they had a bad experience with another home warranty company . \u201d - bill keely | a / c doc heating & cooling | pleasant hill , mo\nthe association of marketing and communication professionals ( amcp ) recently recognized american home shield and several of its agency partners , for their work in the marketing , digital marketing and social spaces . the awards come on the heels of being named\nover time , the appliances and systems that keep your home running will break down from everyday use . and , the cost of repairing or replacing them could really set you back . with an american home shield \u00ae home warranty , you pay a consistent monthly fee and a set trade service call fee when you request service on a covered item .\nmy oven was not working , so i had to send in a claim through american home shield and get it repaired . submitting the claim online was easy and fast . the contractor was pretty good and the oven is working well now .\nif you ' re in the bathroom and your electrical appliances aren ' t working , try looking at your outlet tripper first . for more information on american home shield visit out website at : https : / / www . ahs . . .\nif one of your home ' s appliances or systems breaks down , it can mean more than your air conditioning or dryer not working \u2013 it can also mean having to cover an unexpected expense . instead of paying the full retail cost to repair or replace a covered item , an american home shield\u00ae home warranty helps you manage the costs of unexpected covered breakdowns .\nif one of your home ' s appliances or systems breaks down , it can mean more than your air conditioning or dryer not working \u2013 it can also mean having to cover an unexpected expense . instead of paying the full retail cost to repair or replace a covered item , an american home shield\u00ae home warranty helps you manage the costs of unexpected covered breakdowns .\nthe trick to an efficient fridge is a clean fridge seal . to clean it , all you need is a little vinegar and a q - tip . for more information and tips from american home shield , visit our website at htt . . .\nstructural systems are not typically covered under a home warranty policy , but rather by a traditional primary home insurance policy .\nwe ' ve spent more than 45 years protecting budgets like yours . our 1 . 7 million customers rely on their american home shield \u00ae home warranties to help them manage the stress and expense of unexpected home system and appliance breakdowns . we ' ve paid more than $ 2 billion in warranty claims over the past five years . we won ' t ask you for a home inspection before you purchase one of our home warranty plans , and we don ' t ask you to provide maintenance records .\nbbb has determined that american home shield meets standards of bbb accreditation , which include a commitment to make a good faith effort to resolve any consumer complaints . bbb accredited businesses pay a fee for accreditation review / monitoring and for support of bbb services to the public .\nservicemaster global holdings , inc . ( serv ) is a leading provider of essential residential and commercial services in the united states . it operates in three segments : terminix , american home shield and the franchise services group . it has expertise in solving the homeowner\u2019s dilemma . the company visits more than 75 , 000 homes and businesses everyday through its extensive service network of expert professionals . servicemaster has well - recognized brand portfolio which includes american home shield , amerispec , furniture medic , merry maids , servicemaster clean , servicemaster restore and terminix .\namerican home shield is a provider of home appliances warranty and protection services . ahs ' s headquarters is located in memphis , tennessee . ahs ' s parent company has been servicemaster since jun 1989 . ahs ' s top competitor is blue ribbon , led by donlee lane , who is their ceo . ahs has 75 followers on owler .\namerican home shield ( ahs ) was founded in 1971 and is part of the servicemaster family of companies . ahs provides warranty coverage to 1 . 7 million customers across the united states , and the company has paid out $ 2 billion in home warranty claims since 2013 . the company offers customizable plans to meet most consumers\u2019 needs and budgets .\nlearn more about what ' s covered under an american home shield home warranty here : urltoken . . . . every teenager may dream of getting a car for their sweet 16 , but what happens to your savings if your water heater unexpectedly breaks down ? don\u2019t let a broken appliance get in the way of life\u2019s big moments . for a free quote on an american home shield warranty , visit our page at urltoken . subscribe : urltoken . . . watch more videos like this urltoken . . . learn more : website : urltoken twitter : urltoken facebook : urltoken google + : urltoken . . . pinterest : urltoken show less\nour employees work with more than 11 , 000 contractors and 45 , 000 technicians across the country to deliver quality service at every step in the process ,\nsaid tim haynes , president of american home shield , one of the business units of servicemaster global holdings , inc .\na seal was leaking on our pullout drawer - type dishwasher . i submitted a claim to american home shield over the phone and it was easy . the contractor who came out was very professional , punctual , and helpful . ahs exceeded my expectations and i have been very satisfied .\nwhile all home warranties have limits and exclusions , we ' re proud of how much coverage we offer and the overall value we provide . american home shield covers major components of up to 21 home systems and appliances - including 11 fully covered items . we cover normal wear and tear malfunctions during the contract term . this includes malfunctions of covered items resulting from the following situations prior to and during the contract term :\n2014 proved to be a monumental year for our marketing and social strategies , but there is much more in store as the home warranty industry landscape continues to evolve and consumers become more educated about our offering ,\nsaid philipp von holtzendorff - fehling , chief marketing officer , american home shield , a business unit of servicemaster global holdings , inc .\nwhile the program may be relatively new , crawford says the company ' s commitment to quality is not .\nquality has been an important part of american home shield since we founded the home warranty industry 40 years ago ,\nhe said ,\nand this bonus program reinforces the value we place on providing each customer with a top - quality experience .\nsubmitting the claim is fine . it\u2019s easy to get a hold of american home shield when i need to do a recall or get them to come to talk and do business for us . the interactions with the contractor sent out were okay in the beginning . they may have gotten annoyed with us because they\u2019ve seen seven or eight times , but it\u2019s the business and they\u2019ve got a contract , so they got to do it . i was talking to one of american home shield ' s representatives earlier about following up with the contractor because we haven\u2019t heard from them in about a month .\n\u201cin 2017 we serviced nearly four million claims across the nation . receiving the top rated award four years straight is a tremendous honor and a testament to the hard work and commitment to service that our employees bring to work every single day , \u201d says tim haynes , president of american home shield .\nour comprehensive network of approved and insured contractors are continually monitored and scored on their quality of service and responsiveness to our customers ' needs . american home shield utilizes a thorough scoring system to evaluate and measure our contractors ' performance based in large part on the quality of service they deliver to our customers .\nduring all that rain , our sump pump failed to come on and in weeks , our basement flooded . so , we had to get my sump pump checked out to make sure that it was functioning right . i submitted a claim online with american home shield and then a contractor came out . he was very knowledgeable as far as what supposed to have been done . he gave me some good information as well and didn ' t take a lot of time . it was a good experience . i ' d tell people to call american home shield up and that they ' re worth the money .\nyes , you can cancel at any time . if you cancel your contract within the first 30 days of your coverage , we ' ll refund your contract fees minus any service and claims incurred by american home shield . if you cancel your contract after the 30th day , you ' ll receive a pro - rated refund of your contract fees for the rest of the contract term , minus an administrative fee of up to one month ' s payment ( where permitted by law ) and any service or claims costs incurred by american home shield . terms may vary by state . to cancel your contract , call 888 682 1043 .\ni called american home shield to submit a claim and they emailed me . we had two service calls put in . one was electrical which was pretty good . the guy came out and did his job . for the other one , my range was not working and when the guy from mcmillan came out , there was a little bit of an issue . i wasn\u2019t too happy with him because the gentleman delayed submitting the claim to american home shield and i was thinking what was going on because it has been two weeks . i haven ' t heard anything so i called american home shield and they told me that the guy didn ' t submit the claim until the 23rd . i was not impressed with them at all . my stove still isn\u2019t working and i just placed the order a couple of days ago so , i ' m still waiting for them to deliver my appliance . because of that , i\u2019ve been going out for dinner more often .\nchoice home warranty is perceived as one of ahs ' s biggest rivals . choice home warranty ' s headquarters is in edison , new jersey , and was founded in 2008 . choice home warranty is in the insurance brokers industry . choice home warranty generates 343 % of ahs ' s revenue .\namerican home shield was founded in 1971 and is based in memphis , tennessee . the company operates as a subsidiary of the servicemaster company , llc . it is the national leader in home warranties offering the repair and replacement of many major home systems , components and appliances in the united states . it serves homeowners through its home service professionals . the company has stable customer base and a growing market in the home warranty industry . it has significant scale and brand recognition in a fragmented market , with nearly 2 million customers across all 50 united states and a national network of ~ 14 , 000 pre - qualified contractors .\nhomeowners insurance typically protects your home from things that might happen , like fires , theft or natural disasters . a home warranty helps protect your budget when covered components of home systems and appliances breakdown due to normal wear and tear .\nyes , your plan covers multiple appliances and systems within the same home . this is not true for real estate plans that cover home buyers and sellers .\ncomprehensive online training , communication tools and access to important documents , when you need them . a convenient learning and development experience , accessible on your desktop and mobile allowing you more time to provide exceptional customer service and increase customer loyalty . anytime access to the latest training and information to improve your knowledge of american home shield products and services .\nwhen i submit a claim to american home shield , i usually call since it\u2019s easy for me and sometimes , i don\u2019t have enough time to do it online . when the toilet wasn\u2019t working , the contractor they sent was professional . ahs is a great company and fast when you have an issue so it\u2019s good and i would recommend it .\namerican home shield did a great job with our plumbing claim and i\u2019m very happy . the claims process was lightning fast and faster than i thought it would be . the customer service rep was knowledgeable and the interaction was great all the way around . the contractors were friendly and professional . since the repair , the plumbing has been very good .\nlandmark engages in providing home warranties , maintenance and repair services for residential properties .\nget expert buying tips about home warranties , service plans delivered to your inbox .\non july , 26 , 2017 , servicemaster global holdings , inc . ( nyse : serv , $ 42 . 18 , market capitalization : $ 5 . 7 billion ) announced plan to spin - off its american home shield business from its terminix and franchise services group into a separate publicly traded company . post spin - off , american home shield will be the national leader in home warranties offering the repair and replacement of many major home systems , components and appliances in the us . the company serves homeowners through its home service professionals . it has significant scale and brand recognition in a fragmented market , with nearly 2 million customers across all 50 us and a national network of ~ 14 , 000 pre - qualified contractors . on the other hand , servicemaster is a leading provider of essential residential and commercial services in the united states . the company visits more than 75 , 000 homes and businesses everyday through its extensive service network of expert professionals .\nbecause we ' re the largest home warranty company , we accept and pay out more service requests than any other home warranty company . as a bbb accredited business and founding member of the national home service contract association ( nhsca ) , an industry regulatory body , we ' ve taken home several industry awards ranging from best in service by\nwe offer a choice of home warranty plans to cover parts and components of up to 21 essential home systems and appliances . see our home warranty plans for a complete list of the systems and appliances our plans can cover , or view our sample contract .\ntv host david leon explains the difference between home warranties and homeowner ' s insurance .\ni looked into home warranties and everyone had bad reviews on the better business bureau and many websites . my friend had a home warranty with american home shield , he recommended them and said that he had so many good experiences with them . now , i have been with american home shield for three months . i had a leaking outer faucet and the water heater was not working and was also leaking . so , i submitted a claim to ahs online and it was very easy and smooth . then easy plumbing came and replaced the water heater and the faucet . they were very polite , nice to talk to , and they explained to me how the process works and how much time they\u2019re going to take . after the repair , i haven ' t had any problems at all . i am very satisfied with ahs ' service , so do not go by the reviews . surely , everybody has something that is not written in those reviews .\ni submitted a claim for a plumbing issue in the bathroom to american home shield over the phone . the claim process was easy , and the contractor , parker plumbing company , was excellent . we had a house guest coming in and he was going to use that bathroom , and they expedited the service for us , so they did a nice job . our experience was all favorable .\nshopping for and selling a home can be stressful . to make your housing . . .\n\u201cour home warranty helps us stay on budget , even when big repairs come up . \u201d\ntypical basic policies cover home appliances , heating , cooling , plumbing , and electrical systems .\nthe most common deductible for home warranty policies come in the form of a service fee .\nour home warranties cover the parts and components of major home systems and appliances . from hvac systems to kitchen appliances , our plans help cover damage caused by everyday wear and tear .\nhomeowner ' s insurance protects your home from things that might happen \u2014 like fires , theft or natural disasters . a home warranty helps protect your budget from the expense of repairing or replacing covered home systems components or appliances when they break down . view our general limitations and exclusions\n2014 proved to be a monumental year for our marketing and social strategies , but there is much more in store as the home warranty industry landscape continues to evolve and consumers become more educated about our offering ,\nsaid philipp von holtzendorff - fehling , chief marketing officer , american home shield , a business unit of servicemaster global holdings , inc . ( nyse : serv ) . he also said the team constantly re - evaluates marketing priorities to stay on pace with the changing needs of customers .\nyes , you ' ll get a $ 50 discount on coverage for your second home ( under 5 , 000 square feet ) if you add it to your existing home warranty plan .\neveryone wants to know if owning a home warranty is really worth the price of admission . here ' s a fast guide on what you need to know about the home warranty industry .\na \u201chome warranty\u201d is not a guarantee , but rather a contract to provide repair and / or replacement services for major appliances and home systems that fail due to normal wear and tear .\nwe have been very grateful to have a warranty company within our first year of home ownership . lots of the times , it has come in handy . the output cost of not having a warranty company would be much higher than what we\u2019ve paid so far . i would recommend american home shield . things have gotten fixed in a timely manner and we\u2019re happy and we don\u2019t plan on switching for years to come . however , there could be a few improvements in communication between the actual companies and the contractors and with the customers and american home shield . sometimes , i don\u2019t feel like the circle is complete and there\u2019s a lot of following up on the customer\u2019s side to get some resolutions . the claims are always taken care of one way or another . i don\u2019t have to wait in those cases a long time for a resolution . i\u2019ve been satisfied with the orders that we\u2019ve put in and got things fixed .\nwe had some things done by american home shield at a previous property that we just sold . we called them to make some claims on things that were in the inspection . they ' ve been very efficient and everything was done asap . the contractor called and let us know when they were coming out . everything was wonderful and really smooth , and the repairs were done fast . moreover , everyone has been great .\n11 of your home ' s major systems , including plumbing , hvac , electrical and more .\nworry about making your new house a home \u2014 not about how you ' ll handle breakdowns .\na home warranty is a service contract that covers the repair or replacement of parts and components of your home ' s systems and appliances when they break down due to normal wear and tear .\nthe air conditioning was not reaching its desired temperature and was just blowing out air but didn ' t stay on . it also kept cutting off too early , so the room wasn ' t getting cool enough . i filed a claim to american home shield through the website and i got a response about 24 hours later from the company that they sent out . someone from the office contacted me and then we set up an appointment . the contractor was on time and he came first thing monday morning . he found the problem , was able to rectify it , and he cleaned out the system . he was there for no more than 40 minutes and the ac now works as normal . everything has been great . american home shield has been on point . the service is actually better than i anticipated and i ' m very happy with it .\n\u201cwe are excited about where we are today and the opportunities that are ahead , \u201d said scott smith , ceo of oneguard . \u201cwe\u2019re a performance - driven company , and our core values have been a cornerstone of our success : service before self , a focus on solutions and , above all , a positive team mentality . american home shield and servicemaster have the same high standards and commitments to employees and customers alike . \u201d\nahs is the national leader in home warranties covering the repair and replacement of many major home systems , components and appliances . ahs reported full - year 2016 revenues of $ 1 . 02 billion .\ni could not log in on the website to submit the claim . the message that i continued to get was that there was a problem with the server so i was unable to submit it online . but i called and made the claim , and that was simple . normally , american home shield would call within 24 hours to set it up . but because of the weekend , it was a little delayed . they called on saturday and since the next day was a sunday , they set it up for monday . the thermostat went wrong with our air - conditioning but they didn\u2019t replace it with exactly what we had . it looks like a lower grade model . but the problem was fixed timely and now , we can use the upstairs again . my wife also really liked the guy . he was here when he said he was going to , and he was really good , very professional and responsive . so i would definitely recommend to a friend . the experience with american home shield was far better than with first american .\na home warranty helps protect your budget when a covered item breaks down . if you have an ahs home warranty , you pay for your monthly home warranty plan and pay a set trade service call fee when you request service instead of paying the full retail cost of repairing or replacing a covered item out of pocket . you would also be responsible for any costs not covered by the home warranty .\nyou don ' t pay the full cost of repairing or replacing items covered by your home warranty .\nreminder : do not provide a second service fee to the contractor when they arrive at your home .\nyou choose a coverage plan that fits your home and budget and set your trade service call fee .\nyes . you can add a warranty to your new home at any time , but you must add the warranty to your new home within 30 days to take advantage of our special real estate pricing .\nhome warranty companies are for - profit entities and they will pursue their best interests , not yours .\nwhether or not you choose to buy a home warranty is a personal decision based on multiple factors .\nwe phoned in a claim for our dishwasher because we thought it was broken . the claim submission process was an automated system , and it was easy . the contractor who came out was nice . he went straight to the unit and basically told me that i had a dish blocking that\u2019s why it wasn\u2019t opening . he was really nice , very professional . i have been using american home shield for 13 years , and they have always been great .\n- based servicemaster is one of the world ' s largest residential and commercial service networks . the company ' s high profile brands are trugreen , trugreen landcare , terminix , american home shield , servicemaster clean , merry maids , furniture medic and amerispec . through approximately 27 , 000 corporate employees and a franchise network that independently employs over 31 , 000 additional people , the servicemaster family of brands serves more than 8 . 5 million customers every year and holds market - leading positions in residential and commercial lawn care and landscape maintenance , termite and pest control , home service contracts , furniture repair , home inspections , residential and commercial cleaning and disaster restoration . go to\nmy central air was out and i submitted the claim by phone because my computer is always screwing up on me . i\u2019m an older person and not tech savvy . i don\u2019t get it right very often . but after the first time i called , it took american home shield a month and they didn\u2019t respond at all . then they realized they had done that so they sent a different service guy over . rocky told me when he would be there , showed up on time and was very confident . he was a very good technician and good customer service guy . he was very friendly , knowledgeable and quick . american home shield did very well and they didn\u2019t charge me for the service call . it was a very good experience . i was able to put all my office stuff back upstairs in the office . all my musical equipment\u2019s back up there too , and drums go bad in the humidity .\nmy ac unit needed service and normally submitting claims to american home shield has been good . however , i had to cancel my claim the last time around because their contractor couldn ' t service the ac unit until the monday after i called . i have asthma and i couldn ' t wait that long so i didn ' t use my warranty . i had to pay someone to fix my ac unit and i wasn ' t too happy about that .\ni needed someone to come and do work on my fridge as my icemaker wasn ' t working correctly . submitting a claim to american home shield has always been easy either online or over the phone . i had a good experience with the contractor who was sent out and since the repair , it has been working well . i was very satisfied with my experience with ahs . my warranty with them has been easy to use and having it has been valuable .\nservicemaster ( nyse : serv ) solves the homeowner\u2019s dilemma . every day , we visit more than 75 , 000 homes and businesses through our extensive service network of expert professionals . technology powers our trusted experts to engage with customers so they can order , buy and receive services when , where and how they want them . our well - recognized brands includes american home shield ( home warranties ) , amerispec ( home inspections ) , furniture medic ( furniture repair ) , merry maids ( residential cleaning ) , servicemaster clean ( janitorial and residential floor cleaning ) , servicemaster restore ( disaster restoration ) and terminix ( termite and pest control ) . like , follow or visit us at urltoken , urltoken , urltoken , or urltoken . servicemaster\u00ae is the official home services provider of minor league baseball\u2122 .\nhelp keep the sale of your home on track . may help it sell fast and with fewer worries .\nchoose a plan to cover parts and components of your home ' s key systems , appliances or both .\nthe only other company that i have used is select home warranty , and it was a horrible experience .\nbest for : home sellers , first - time homebuyers , owners of older homes and real estate agents ."]}
{"id": 55539, "summary": [{"text": "anger room is a business in dallas , texas that rents out rooms furnished with common objects that people can then destroy .", "topic": 2}, {"text": "it was opened in december 2011 by donna alexander . ", "topic": 0}], "title": "anger room", "paragraphs": ["if ever there were a recession - proof business , the anger room is it .\nwith the anger room and it was awesome . both of the ladies on staff we\nthe use of an anger room may momentarily reduce the tension felt from the arousal of anger or ongoing hostility . as one cnn commentator reported , following her experience in an anger room , \u201ci feel better . much better ! \u201d\nstill , owning the anger room is not like running a hot dog stand , alexander said .\nalexander considers the anger room a safe place where visitors can take out their frustrations without judgment .\nmannequin parts are part of the landscape at the anger room . ( louis deluca / staff photographer )\nmanager c . j . johnson documents the moment as kevin bowie vents his frustrations at the anger room .\ndiane casanova smashed objects during her recent session at the anger room in dallas , which opened in 2011 .\nalexander said she conceived the idea of the anger room as a 16 - year - old living in chicago .\nusing an anger room may provide a quick fix . however , doing so robs us of the opportunities for greater self - reflection and understanding the complexity of our anger .\ntough day at work ? family stressing you out ? come smash stuff at dallas ' one and only anger room .\nanger room sessions start at $ 25 for five minutes , $ 45 for 15 minutes and $ 75 for 25 minutes .\nvisitors can choose from various tools of destruction at the anger room . more such rooms for venting are opening around the world .\nthe calming satisfaction experienced in an anger room , saltz says , probably isn ' t because you hit a random punching bag .\nanother early obstacle for both the anger room and the rage room was obtaining insurance . since it\u2019s a new concept , ms . alexander says her insurer \u201cliterally had to create a category for my business . \u201d\na woman in texas has created an\nanger room\nwhere , for a price , you can destroy the room ' s contents to release your anger . anna werner reports , then jeff glor and rebecca jarvis speak with dr . jennifer hartstein about the effectiveness of this service and ways to get out your anger - - productively .\nciting privacy concerns , she asked that anger room\u2019s exact location not be made public . but it is safe to say it\u2019s located near one of the chief exporters of anger in the region \u2014 north central expressway .\nbernard golden , ph . d . , is the founder of anger management education and author of overcoming destructive anger : strategies that work .\nthe aftermath of a session at the anger room , which charges $ 25 for five minutes of crushing printers , alarm clocks , glass cups , vases and the like . prices rise to about $ 500 for customized room setups .\n\u2022anger room : space where you can destroy everything in sight for stress relief or other purposes . \u2022me in anger room : sweats makeup off , screams like a maniac , claws at couches , & basically becomes a crazy person . . . . 5 mins later . . . totally normal again . urltoken\nafter purging themselves of destructive behaviors , break room customers leave their therapeutic session feeling refreshed . and unlike when you break a wine glass or send a saucer flying at home , you do none of the cleanup in an anger room .\nanger room dallas email : info @ urltoken phone / text : 469 - 206 - 9285 toll free : 1 . 844 . i . get . mad\nsessions in an anger room are meant to be therapeutic . but mental health professionals question the efficacy of rampaging in a faux cubicle or whacking airborne glasses .\nmarcia dykes had never been to the anger room before , but she signed up earlier in the week after reading about a place where people could wreck things .\nbetween the election and the holiday season , the anger room has been busy . alexander had to introduce donald trump and hillary clinton mannequins out of popular demand .\nthe use of an anger room highlights the immediate rewards of destruction and reduced tension . it may offer a moment of pleasure rather than lasting understanding and skills .\nhe said people with anger issues may think of the anger room as an effective way to deal with them . \u201cthe fact is , they\u2019re not going to solve their issues and there\u2019s no one there who\u2019s clinically trained , \u201d lennox said .\nhow to release anger at its root cause - dr . kim d ' eramo\nanger rooms are all the rage . timidly , we gave one a whack .\noffers no insight regarding those feelings and thoughts that foster the arousal of anger .\ncustomers have included executives at large corporations , including hilton and microsoft , ms . alexander says . in the first year , the anger room\u2019s revenue was $ 170 , 000 . since then , she has received about 2 , 500 inquiries from other aspiring anger - room entrepreneurs , and she is in the process of drafting a licensing agreement for franchisees .\ndonna alexander , owner of the anger room in deep ellum , first gives dykes a rundown of the safety rules and then walks her into a large warehouse - style room where a television , rolling chair , love seat , dresser and dinner plates await dykes ' destruction .\nit ' s not therapy . it ' s not anger management . the anger management that i teach my clients takes long - term therapy ,\nstein said .\nwe are not doing very well expressing our emotions that help our stress . we always look for ways , and i think [ the anger room ] is like a guilty pleasure .\nthe anger room charges $ 25 for five minutes of crushing printers , alarm clocks , glass cups , vases and the like . prices rise to about $ 500 for custom room setups . the most expensive setup so far has been a faux retail store , replete with racks of clothing .\nbooked by accident because the website pulls up when you search for an anger or smash room , i put in portland oregon and it came up . the address is visually available at the b\npeople have some serious frustration built up ,\nalexander said . she jokes she ' s had access to the anger room for eight years but has only had to use it four times .\nc . j . johnson , the anger room\u2019s manager , didn\u2019t dispute the criticism but said the staff emphasizes to patrons that the business is intended only as a fun way to deal with everyday irritations .\ni brought the 5 mins for a friend and she had a blast . she left out her stress in a safe and healthy way . i would highly recommend the anger room . we will return !\nyou need anger management classes .\nyou need shut the fuck up classes .\noffers no insight into the wounds or inner pain that can make us vulnerable to anger arousal .\nhugo , a 24 - year - old retail salesman from dallas who asked that his last name not be used , paid $ 45 for 15 minutes inside the anger room and said it was worth every penny .\nthe average person tends to last two to three minutes in the anger room , according to alexander . about three minutes into her session , dykes slowed her momentum but kept going until her five minutes were up .\nnot worth $ 25 per person at all . just empty room with trash in it to break up for recycling .\naccording to the anger room website , sessions start out at the 5 - minute\ni need a break\nfor $ 25 and go up to\ntotal demolition ,\na 25 - minute session for $ 75 .\nanger rooms are all the rage . timidly , we gave one a whack . - the new york times\ninstead of becoming the incredible hulk and destroying your own home , a dallas - based company offers the\nanger room\nas a place where paying customers can throw , beat or shatter everything around them in a controlled environment .\nmitchell emerged from the destruction room breathing heavily and smiling , with a slight cut on his cheek caused by flying debris .\nalthough i do agree with your analysis of these anger rooms , i believe that a critical point about anger is being over looked . that critical part of anger is the energy level which tends to get held up inside the human psyche , mind and soul . often that energy level compiles on top of other anger instances which we have been trained to bury deep inside & not show to anyone . sometimes physically releasing that anger by breaking things discharges the anger trapped inside us . allowing that energy vibration to leave the body . then it becomes easier to get the psyche and mind to the healthy place of sorting through issues , getting to the core reason for the anger , and make the healthier behaviors part of our life ! getting ahead of the next situation which would normally trigger said trapped anger energy ! perhaps using anger rooms along with psychological help , self awareness , cognitive behavior therapy , yoga , meditation , exercise , and many more beneficial techniques could create very healthy therapeutic process .\ncustomers are fully decked out in safety goggles and helmets to protect themselves , but such courtesy isn\u2019t extended to the objects in the room . anything inside the anger room is fair game to be smashed , to whatever heavy metal or angry rap soundtrack gets your blood pumping quickest . the graffiti on the wall reading \u201cbeast mode\u201d should only serve to further inspire the your rage .\ncustom room arrangements start at $ 500 . customers in the past have asked for office , kitchen and living room setups . special requests have ranged from balloons to pianos . one time , alexander watched a man re - enact an entire scene from a movie .\nby contrast , cultivating healthy anger entails learning how to pause and reflect on rather than react to our anger . it requires patience , practice and commitment . it involves learning new habits by which to more constructively manage anger and a greater flexibility in being able to choose those strategies that might be most constructive for a given situation . healthy anger supports strengthening our rational mind in being able to see the bigger picture rather than being held hostage by our emotional mind .\nmr . shew concurs that finding an appropriate space for an anger room is a challenge . retail districts are not well suited to it , he says . \u201cwe find that most people have an easier time with more of the industrial warehouse areas . \u201d\nseveral other anger rooms have popped up around the world , including in houston , toronto , niagara falls and australia .\nthe anger room builds mock kitchens , living rooms and replicas of actual workplaces , and fills them with big - screen tvs , vcrs , fax machines , desks , potted plants - - the list is endless . customers then pay money to destroy them .\nthe anger room accepts donations for its rooms from residents and businesses in the dallas - fort worth area . its four employees also go out on bulk trash pickup days looking for crushable items . the employees build the rooms , filling them with the breakables , and do the postwreckage cleanup .\nhe recommends alternatives to reducing stress and anger such as controlled deep breathing , lowering expectations and the mindful practice of keeping things in perspective .\nat the rage room in toronto , 45 minutes of destruction costs $ 19 . 99 and includes video downloads of the sessions . customers bring their own music .\none such company , the break room , near atlanta , was in high demand for infuriated falcons fans after super bowl li , according to spokeswoman melanie mclean .\naddressing old wounds that may make one vulnerable to anger arousal whether through self - help activities or seeking the help of a mental health professional .\nthe brains behind the operation is founder donna alexander . the 30 - year - old entrepreneur said she came up with the idea for the anger room when she was 16 , but opened her first one in 2008 in her own garage . it was - - pardon the pun - - a smash hit .\nnevertheless , customers of the anger room have paid to re - enact a scene from the movie \u201coffice space , \u201d in which the main characters , a trio of disgruntled computer programmers , beat a printer with a baseball bat . the company can also customize the workplace experience , recreating a customer\u2019s own office .\nbefore the customer arrives , the staff furnishes a so - called \u201cdestruction room\u201d using surplus material donated by other businesses or just found by the side of the road .\nto be certain that their business is not the source of anyone ' s anger , staff members of the break room recycle what remains of the damaged goods . sourcing from restaurants , private suppliers and outside donors not only offers patrons a variety of choices for their tantrum , it gives one a sense of environmental stewardship .\nbesides setting up the room to look like a home or office , staff members can customize it for an additional fee . a popular option is the \u201cglass special . \u201d\nthe american presidential election increased business at some anger rooms . stressed - out voters traveled all the way to toronto from new york before and after the election , says steve shew , co - founder of the rage room there . customers wrote the name of the candidate they were frustrated with on a plate and smashed it .\nover the next few years while she looked for a suitable location for the company , ms . alexander accrued a four - month waiting list . in december 2011 , she quit her job as a marketing manager for a steakhouse to officially start the anger room in a 1 , 000 - square - foot space in downtown dallas .\nat the anger room in dallas , mannequins of donald trump and hillary clinton were taking beatings before the election . customers demolished two clinton mannequins , requiring replacements . but trump attracted even more ire . \u201cwe\u2019ve gone through at least three of the male mannequins that we have to dress up as donald trump , \u201d ms . alexander says .\nin the movie classic pretty woman , edward ( richard gere ) amusingly declares to vivian ( julia roberts ) that it took him five years of psychoanalysis to state out loud , \u201ci\u2019m angry ,\nwith regard to his father . he clearly struggled with recognizing and acknowledging his anger . some would argue , therefore , that patients like edward should be encouraged to visit the anger room . however , there are a wide variety of clinical strategies to help clients access their emotions without acting on them .\nstaff members say the room has been rented for bachelorette and fraternity parties , and it has attracted customers from as far away as switzerland and from both u . s . coasts .\nbut she said most of her customers sign up to relieve job stress , not personal stress . and there are limits to how angry clients can get in the anger room . alexander said she has had to turn down people who asked to bring in chainsaws and machetes . she also advises them not to rip the wires out of the walls .\nalexander actually came up with the idea a more than a decade ago , but didn\u2019t launch her first anger room until 2008 , out of her garage . the idea as abc news reports , hasn\u2019t changed : at the time , friends would come over to take baseball bats to the old junk in the room . but when word caught on , the demand was too much to handle . \u201ci had strangers showing up at my house , \u201d alexander said , \u201cso i said , \u2018i have to find a real legit place . ' \u201d\nhitting bobo dolls and punching or slamming a pillow against a wall were just a few of the many anger management strategies therapists offered patients in the \u201870\u2019s . these activities were intended to help clients vent and get in touch with their anger . in part , the approach reflected the view that one should \u201clet it all hang out .\na therapy session comes with three options : \u201ci need a break\u201d will give you a paltry five minutes in the anger room for $ 25 . but you could always bump that up to the \u201clash out\u201d session , where you get 15 minutes for $ 45 . and for those nursing some serious rage , 25 minutes of \u201ctotal demolition\u201d will run you $ 75 .\nthe anger room is a safe facility where there is no judgement & no consequences . we allow you to come in , suit up and break our shit ! all in the name of love , fun and perhaps therapy ; ) although , we are not a medical or therapeutic establishment , we are here to give you a relieving experience as many times as you\u2019d like , all while helping you become a more productive human being . we all need to lash out at one point in time during our lives , just to keep sane , so why not do it safely with us and eliminate the severe consequences you would have if you did it anywhere else ! welcome to anger room , feel free to safely lash out without judgement or consequences .\nresearch , however , has ultimately concluded that repeatedly engaging in such activities might best be described as \u201crehearsal ,\nthus making one more prone to engage in such activities . this perspective is further supported by recent neuroscience research , which finds that the repetition of certain thoughts , feelings or behavior , trains the brain to make it more likely to engage those thoughts , feelings and behavior . so while using an anger room may provide a temporary decrease in physical tension associated with anger and other feelings , it may increase the likelihood of future acting out .\nfor anger room staff , it\u2019s all part of a day\u2019s work . while mitchell attacked the chair , johnson leaned against a doorway talking nonchalantly on a cellphone . on the other side of the inch - thick observation window , an employee sat at the reception desk working at a laptop . alexander talked to a man who wandered in to offer his services as a window washer .\nthe clientele that head through the anger room\u2019s door is split between men and women , most looking to relieve job stress , alexander says . though she admits some of the women come to take out relationship stress on alexander\u2019s mannequins . \u201cput pictures on them , write on them , and then they try to beat the crap out of them , \u201d she told a dallas tv station .\nthe wrecking club is not the first rage - based enterprise . last fall , politics drove the business at the anger room , which opened in dallas in 2008 . clients showed up by the hundreds to batter human effigies of hillary clinton and donald j . trump . three trump mannequins and two clintons were utterly destroyed , according to the owner , donna alexander , and had to be replaced .\nand at least half of her clients are women , from mothers blowing off steam after a stressful day with the kids to ladies with relationship problems who take their anger out on mannequins .\nrather , being prone to anger really reflects habits of thinking , feeling and behavior . these habits may make one vulnerable at any given moment . this is especially true as overly intense anger is very much related not only to the current triggering event but to past events as well . and , individuals can effectively change these habits through committed engagement with the strategies listed above .\nshe was 16 at the time . now , at 34 , she ' s created a trademarked business in dallas that ' s also heading to las vegas . just eight years ago , alexander started the anger room in her two - car garage on ross avenue . she charged people five bucks a session . most of her first clients were friends but as word spread , strangers started to arrive .\nthe rage room\u2019s \u201cdate night package\u201d is its most popular offering , mr . shew says . and a favorite activity for couples is for one person to throw a cup in the air for their date to smash .\nalexander said she doesn ' t pretend this environment is a legitimate mental health treatment . but to her critics , who have said the anger room is dangerous or glorifies violence , she said ,\nyou can ' t tell me that you have never been angry before . you can ' t tell me that . if you haven ' t ever felt like that maybe you are the crazy one .\n\u201calthough it\u2019s appealing to think that expressing anger can reduce stress , there is not much evidence of that , \u201d says george m . slavich , a clinical psychologist and director of the laboratory for stress assessment and research at the university of california , los angeles . \u201con the contrary , the types of physiological and immune responses that occur during anger can actually be harmful for health . \u201d\nhi cody , thanks for reading my blog . i believe that many people , including some in the counseling field , still view anger through the metaphor of a steam kettle accumulating energy that needs to escape . using this lens would imply the need to vent in order to help alleviate it . this metaphor , however , is no longer viewed as an effective one for understanding anger .\nfor a recent divorcee , whom the break room gets a lot of , the one - time experience could provide short - term relief .\nit ' s almost so unacceptable that it ' s exciting ,\nmclean said .\nanger is a natural emotion that offers us invaluable information\u2014if we take the time to explore it . anger stems from some perceived threat . additionally , it is almost always a reaction to and distraction from some form of inner suffering that might include feelings such as shame , fear , powerlessness , self - doubt , and inadequacy as well as feelings of betrayal or diminishment . and , when fully explored , it is also about some key desire that may feel challenged or thwarted\u2013such as a desire for connection , validation , trust , or safety . as such , every moment engaged in anger is a temporary reprieve from some form of inner pain .\nthe author of multiple books on stress including\nthe mayo clinic handbook for happiness : a four - step plan for resilient living ,\nsood said the need for anger rooms could be a sign of the times .\nwe all have those days . you know , the ones where you want to take the nearest heavy object and hurl it at the nearest breakable one ? sadly , it\u2019s not quite socially acceptable to send shards of plastic or glass flying around the room . and most of us don\u2019t have a stockpile of things to smash to bits , nor the time or patience to deal with the cleanup afterwards . enter a texas entrepreneur to solve your anger problems , no psychiatrist required .\nstaff members have catered to other special requests \u2014 one customer wanted balloons , another ( for reasons employees could never figure out ) wanted the room filled with plastic bags . in december , someone brought in a christmas tree and some gift - wrapped boxes .\nthe rage room grew out of a business called battle sports , a staging ground for a sport known as archery dodge ball . after the expansion , \u201cthere was a huge , huge uptick in website traffic , \u201d mr . shew said . specifically , web visits have jumped to 1 , 200 from about 400 a day . revenue has also increased , and the company has fielded many inquiries from prospective rage room franchisees . so far , it has granted licenses to a handful of them for $ 1 , 000 .\nwe ' ve all experienced those moments of stress or anger when you ' re so mad that you just want to break something . but can acting on those impulses help relieve the stress and tension we feel in those moments ?\ni was happy to read this article ! i do a lot of anger management work as a counselor and i often talk about how venting or\nletting it all out\nwhen we ' re angry can actually be counterproductive .\n[ advisers ] thought it would be a trend like something that would be hot right now , but then it would fizzle . they ' d always tell me , ' you need to strike while it ' s hot , because after a while it ' s going to die out and no one is going to know what the anger room is , '\nalexander said .\nwell , that was 2011 . and it ' s 2016 and we still have the same fire .\ngrowing up on the south side of chicago , alexander saw friends go to jail for slashing tires or destroying property . she thought she could help the next friends avoid jail time by having a place where they could hammer their anger away .\nkeep emailing and they haven ' t contacted us back ! total rip off ! need to report them and if we don ' t get out money back ! ! so many for getting our anger out ! just pissed us off even more .\nmost of the people i work with need to develop skills to de - escalate and resolve anger without using aggression . i have become more convinced that this is a mis - conception that people in counseling field should be educated about . thanks for sharing !\n\u201cif a person wants to go in and bust up things for fun , well , ok . but i\u2019m not a fan of that as anger management , \u201d said scott lennox , a counselor in behavioral health at baylor all saints medical center of fort worth .\n\u201cthey\u2019d have an old chair in the office that people could take a tennis racket to . it didn\u2019t work , \u201d he said . \u201cfor people with those sorts of problems , it\u2019s not going to release anger , it\u2019s going to make it a habit . \u201d\nfor fees ranging from $ 25 to $ 75 , visitors to the north dallas facility are ushered into a protected space that can be decorated like a living room , kitchen or office . they are then invited to break up the furnishings with a baseball bat , hammer or blunt object of their choice .\nhe disappeared into the destruction room and attacked a chair , a laptop , an egg crate and a sports trophy with a bat , a hammer and \u2014 later \u2014 a piece of lumber from the pulverized chair . the hammer slammed against the walls , while hard rock blasted over the loudspeaker . pieces of the wood went flying .\nstart - up costs for such a business are modest , mr . shew says . \u201call you\u2019re doing is just setting up the room , reinforcing the walls , giving them a bat and crowbar , getting some smashing items and they just go in there , \u201d he says . add to that providing protective gear , obtaining insurance and finding a suitable spot for the business .\nthe rage room , which first opened in toronto in 2015 , now has licensees in budapest , singapore , australia and britain . \u201cwe\u2019ve helped a lot of angry couples , \u201d said stephen shew , the owner . ( his date - night package , $ 70 for two electronic devices and 20 items of crockery , from lawn gnomes to ceramic vases , is wildly popular on valentine\u2019s day . )\nit comes closer to their fantasy . it ' s not the bag ; iit ' s their husbands head .\nand while it may feel good in the moment to deliver a make believe blow to your husband ' s head , the next time you feel the same anger , it might not be so easy to hold back that impulsive feeling .\nanger rooms have become all the rage for the high - strung person who needs a\nsafe space\nto blow off some steam . when counting to 10 , taking deep breaths or the sage advice to\ntake a chill pill\ndoesn ' t suppress your wrath , a controlled environment to get the aggression out of your system might do the trick .\nthe vibe and aesthetic of the wrecking club is part cbgb\u2019s basement circa 1977 , part stasi interrogation room . each room is clad in pocked cement and plywood for maximum \u201csmash effect , \u201d as mr . daly put it . drywall , he pointed out , wouldn\u2019t be hard enough to break stuff against . hanging on an entry wall is a still photograph from the cult turn - of - the - millennium movie \u201coffice space\u201d : the beloved printer - smashing scene . the rooms have been lightly embellished in black and orange spray paint by derrick gutierrez , a graffiti artist who is also mr . daly\u2019s fedex delivery guy . \u201che tagged the place as if it were a bridge , \u201d mr . daly said admiringly . \u201ci wanted it to have a brooklyn - in - the - 1990s vibe . i think he crushed it . \u201d\nsuch an experience may provide immediate satisfaction . however , i strongly feel the need to voice my opposition to adding it to the menu of strategies for the constructive management of anger . i might be \u201cold school\u201d but i have trouble seeing participating in such rooms as the equivalent to the benefits of getting a massage , going for a run , or participating in yoga .\nsafety , of course , is a top priority , and everyone must abide by the rules of engagement . protective gear including shoe covers , goggles and a helmet must be worn at all times , and guests who are intoxicated or pregnant are not permitted to participate . but when it comes to limitations on the amount of rampaging one can do , mclean said ,\nthere ' s nothing you can ' t do in there . the room is indestructible .\nanger can alter the body ' s chemistry and conjure a recognizable physical response . to combat that heightened state , dr . gail saltz , a professor of clinical psychiatry at new york presbyterian hospital weill - cornell medical college , recommends finding practical ways to calm yourself .\nthings that reduce high emotional states could range from things like deep breathing , muscle relaxation , using visual imagery or stepping back to take a mindfulness moment .\nfor those who would rather act out at home , the online marketplace presents an armory\u2019s worth of what are known as therapy tools . foam anger bats , for example , start at about $ 10 . at the high end , a pair of well - padded , cherry - red canvas , german - made , jumbo encounter bats cost about $ 210 and look like something the performance artist leigh bowery might have designed as a special kind of evening wear .\nthere were some early setbacks , like the time a couple destroyed mr . daly\u2019s laptop . he had left it in the room after showing the two a safety video and did not think to tell them it wasn\u2019t part of their package . \u201call i can say is , \u2018thank god for the cloud , \u2019\u201d he said , shaking his head . \u201ci didn\u2019t tell the customers what they\u2019d done , because i didn\u2019t want them to feel bad . \u201d but new customers will see that some areas and objects in the rooms are now marked with an x for \u201cplease don\u2019t smash . \u201d\ni can ' t afford a psychiatrist , but i can afford this ,\nhe said , as he crushed a large tv with a baseball bat .\ni had strangers showing up at my house so i said i have to find a real legit place ,\nalexander said .\nwhich was easier said than done . alexander said it took her three years to find a landlord who would put up with the mess . she set up shop in a dallas strip mall and started advertising , mostly online . before long , customers were lining up make appointments , sign waivers , put on safety gear and choose a soundtrack , such as eminem or gloria gaynor ' s\ni will survive ,\nto prepare them for destruction . the rooms are filled with discarded junk alexander and her staff pick up from people ' s garages .\nthe only time i think someone might need a shrink is - - we have a 25 - minute session . nobody last 25 minutes ,\nalexander said .\nalexander said most of her customers are\nnormal 9 - to - 5 ' ers .\nwe get a lot of high - level executives , people who own their own businesses , they come from all walks of life ,\nshe said .\n[ they ] put pictures on them , write on them and then they try to beat the crap out of them ,\nalexander said .\nsenate dem on trump court pick : ' never seen a president . . . make himself a puppet '\nfor inquiries related to this message please contact support . for sales inquiries , please visit urltoken\nif you believe this to be in error , please confirm below that you are not a robot by clicking\ni ' m not a robot\nbelow .\nplease make sure your browser supports javascript and cookies and that you are not blocking them from loading . for more information you can review the terms of service and cookie policy .\nif the hulk - style stress relief isn\u2019t enough , they\u2019ll plop you in a massage chair post - smash session to work out the rest of the kinks . all that venting , after all , can be quite hard work .\ncarbone is the homepage editor for urltoken and has a penchant for breaking news and viral videos . his work is often found at the intersection of celebrity and technology .\n\u201cthere\u2019s a lot of people who are stressed out when the economy\u2019s good ; but when it\u2019s bad , there\u2019s an increased frustration out there , \u201d said owner donna alexander . \u201cwe\u2019ve been getting a lot of business . \u201d\n\u201ci saw a lot of fighting in my neighborhood , and i thought , wouldn\u2019t it be great if there was someplace where people could have a way to get these things out . \u201d\nin 2008 , while she was working at a dallas restaurant , she let friends and family try out the idea in her garage . she opened for business about six months ago .\n\u201ci\u2019m not sure people enjoy breaking the glass so much \u2014 i think they just like the noise , \u201d said employee james pruitt .\n\u201cthe holidays do seem to be a time of stress , \u201d alexander said .\nemployees said customers tend to be 20 to 35 years old and evenly divided between the sexes . men tend to express frustrations about their jobs ; women about their personal lives . children , pregnant women and pets are barred .\nthe business\u2019s website \u2014 urltoken \u2014 includes a disclaimer noting that the business is for entertainment and not therapy .\ndon hafer , director of behavioral health at texas health presbyterian hospital dallas , said the concept \u2014 called \u201ccatharsis\u201d \u2014 enjoyed popularity among psychologists in the 1960s .\n\u201cwe don\u2019t suggest it as actual therapy . if people really have problems , we would suggest to them that they get professional help , \u201d johnson said .\nit took her almost three years to find a landlord who would agree to rent her space . and she has to carry about $ 2 million in liability insurance .\n\u201cwe had one guy call and ask how he could get here directly from d / fw airport , \u201d johnson said .\nthe business has been mentioned on abc news and in the new york times and the huffington post . alexander said officials from another tv network have expressed interest in taping a reality show there .\nalexander said she plans to grow the business , expanding into a larger space and licensing the idea in other cities . so far , she said , she has received 180 inquiries .\none of the customers on a recent day was taylor mitchell , a 22 - year - old texas tech student , whose mother bought him a 15 - minute session for $ 45 .\nhe signed a three - page release and donned gloves , a hard - hat and goggles .\nafter taking a business card from the window washer , alexander expressed admiration that mitchell was using up his allotted 15 minutes .\n\u201cusually after a couple of minutes , they\u2019re out of breath , \u201d she said . \u201cit\u2019s rare someone purchases a 25 - minute session , and when they do , they never go the full 25 minutes . never . i think if they did , we would ask if we could recommend the name of some psychological help . \u201d\n\u201ci feel great , \u201d he said . \u201cit was always about fun \u2014 and maybe a little about frustrations . \u201d\nwe have 3 session types to choose from with a vast array of options to add on as well . check out what suits you and book you a session today !\nthe best team building and family outing experience your money can buy ! the results are priceless and the experience is timeless . it ' s more than just breaking stuff , it ' s a bonding experience ! we offer special programs & pricing for corporate groups from 15 to 250 persons . larger groups than 250 should contact us directly for a quote and extended timing . don ' t worry we got you covered , we ' re awesome like that !\nno reason to hide this year of your life ! if there was ever a reason to have a bucket list item then this should be one at the top of your list ! we love birthdays & whether you ' re 10 or 103 , we got the experience just for you & your crew . it ' s your birthday bi * sh ! ! ! ! ! for specialty packages contact us directly for the exclusive turn up experience !\nwe do not spam nor care to do so . . . in fact emails from us will be few & in between , just being honest ! we do not share , sell or use any of the data collected for anything outside of spreading our deals and news to you , nothing more , nothing less . hey , we ' re human too , so we get it !\nfinally , in the fall of 2008 , and by then living in dallas , ms . alexander began an experiment . she invited current and past co - workers to her garage to pulverize items she had collected from the curbs in her neighborhood . \u201ci would play music on my laptop and just let them have at it , \u201d she says . she charged $ 5 . soon , word of the stress - relief sessions spread throughout dallas .\n\u201ci started getting strangers at my door asking if my house was the place to break stuff , \u201d ms . alexander said . \u201cwhen that happened , i knew i had a business . \u201d\nmr . slavich recommends stress - reduction techniques that can be incorporated into daily life , such as mindfulness - based stress reduction , meditation and cognitive behavior therapy .\n\u201cyou have a desk with a computer and phone , chair and a mannequin dressed up in a suit , uniform or whatever relates to their real - life issue , \u201d ms . alexander says .\ncustomers are provided with protective equipment that includes a helmet , goggles , boots and gloves . and they can pick out a music soundtrack \u2014 including classical , r & b , grunge and heavy metal \u2014 and an array of objects to swing .\n\u201csome of our typical options are baseball bats , golf clubs , two - by - fours , \u201d ms . alexander says . \u201cwe get things like metal pipes , mannequin arms and legs , skillets , legs from tables . sledgehammers , crowbars and things like that . \u201d off - limits are sharp objects and those that use ammunition .\n\u201cpeople really love that , \u201d mr . shew says . \u201ci guess because it has a bit of a teamwork element to it . \u201d\nin the first several years , ms . alexander struggled to find a permanent space . the company\u2019s first location was near texas instruments , which became a source of breakables . but after the first year , the business outgrew the space . over the next four years , it moved three times .\nthe reporter penelope green takes a metal bat to a television at the wrecking club in the garment district of manhattan . she found it difficult to destroy .\nsmashing things may not seem at first blush to be a winning idea to wrap a business around . since march , however , nearly 1 , 500 people have shown up to break housewares , electronics and furniture at the wrecking club , two reinforced rooms in the basement of a building in the garment district of manhattan .\nmany of this number are couples looking for something more piquant than the usual date - night fare , said tom daly , the wrecking club\u2019s proprietor . but rage is not confined to matrimony and other romantic unions , as mr . daly has also found .\n\u201cthat\u2019s the cool thing about addressing an instinct , \u201d he said on a recent steamy afternoon . \u201ceveryone\u2019s got it . \u201d\nthere is no such cosseting at the wrecking club . the bats and crowbars are solid metal . a starter session costs $ 30 for 30 minutes with two or three electronic devices and a bucket of dishes . a menu of add - ons \u2014 advertised on a white board like daily specials at a restaurant \u2014 includes boxes of dishes ( $ 20 for one box ; two for $ 35 ) ; laptops ( $ 15 ) ; computer monitors ( $ 20 ) ; cellphones ( $ 5 ) ; and large - screen tvs ( $ 25 ) . the most requested items are laptops , monitors , printers and extra dishes . ( mr . daly estimates he runs through about 60 to 70 electronic devices each week . )\nfinding these materials is one of his biggest challenges . companies going out of business are an irregular source . sometimes people donate things , mr . daly said , adding that everything smashed at the wrecking club is properly recycled .\na year or so ago , mr . daly , 29 , was bored with his finance job in stamford , conn . he quit before it was too late , he said , \u201cto do something really cool . \u201d a cheerful , fresh - faced guy wearing a backward black baseball cap , blue polo shirt and blue linen pants , mr . daly has happy memories of demolishing a swing set in his parents\u2019 backyard , at their request , after he and his siblings had left home , and these sparked his imagination . \u201cit was more fun than playing on the swing set , \u201d he said . \u201cthe memory stayed with me and that\u2019s what made me think about breaking things . \u201d\na computer monitor is attacked by a crowbar - wielding client of the wrecking club .\nmr . daly is keeping the building\u2019s location a secret ( after you sign up for a session online , your confirmation email contains the address ) : not to protect his landlords , but to maintain the atmosphere of a speakeasy .\nclose - toed shoes are required , and long pants and long sleeves suggested . customers who are visibly drunk or stoned will be turned away and their deposit forfeited . mr . daly provides safety goggles , hard hats , work gloves and black nylon smocks .\nhe seemed surprised when this reporter arrived alone . \u201cit\u2019s just more fun with two , \u201d he said . but inviting a new boyfriend to what surely constitutes end - stage relationship behavior did not appeal ( i was not eager to fast - track into martha and george territory ) . and breaking crockery seemed too intimate an activity to share with even an old friend .\nindeed , there are two things that propel people into the wrecking club , mr . daly said . \u201cone is to have some fun , and the other is to work something out . \u201d\ni ordered a monitor , a large flat - screen tv , a chair and a box of dishes . mr . daly said that most customers play music , and i looked to dina litovsky , the photographer who had accompanied me to document the proceedings , for assistance . \u201cmetallica , obviously , \u201d she said , and cued up the thrash anthem \u201c battery \u201d on her phone .\nin a corner were a metal bat and a long crowbar . dina and i were stymied by the heat \u2014 the air - conditioning wasn\u2019t working \u2014 and our goggles kept fogging up as our eyes stung with sweat . i picked up a bat , approached the tv , and , then , i am ashamed to say , i hit the thing like a girl . minor crack . james hetfield of metallica barked and howled : \u201chungry violence seeker , feeding off the weaker . \u201d really , it was embarrassing . i pined for something more jolly ; blondie\u2019s \u201cheart of glass , \u201d say , or that very satisfying carrie underwood song in which she crows about demolishing her cheating ex\u2019s car with a bat and a set of keys .\n\u201cmost people are hesitant at first , \u201d mr . daly said . \u201cthey\u2019re a little timid . they say , \u2018can i break that ? \u2019 i\u2019m like , \u2018yeah , you can break that . \u2019 usually after the first hit , they go crazy . \u201d\ni found a bit of a rhythm , finally , with my bat , and systematically worked my way over the tv screen \u2014 pop , pop , pop \u2014 until the floor sparkled with black glass . i stifled an urge to ask for a dustpan and broom .\nmr . daly has learned a thing or two about human nature in the last few months .\n\u201cfrom my very humble and limited education , i think that part of what\u2019s going on here is that breaking stuff gives people back their edge , \u201d he said . \u201cit lets people take their power back . imagine getting fired . it sucks . it\u2019s defeating . or you got dumped , or you didn\u2019t get into the college you wanted , or imagine whatever it is that makes you feel weak . this is a place where you can get back your power . \u201d\ncontinue following our fashion and lifestyle coverage on facebook ( styles and modern love ) , twitter ( styles , fashion and weddings ) and instagram .\n14540 e beltwood drive ( 1 , 455 . 66 mi ) farmers branch , texas 75244\nfor these rates please call 1 - 844 - i - get - mad or email : info @ angeroom . com !\nit looks like you may be having problems playing this video . if so , please try restarting your browser .\ncan be overwhelming it ' s important to remember that it ' s ok to feel mad . pancan dfw set out to take care\nn site was down , and that they were showing up on google without the city or state crossed off like normal websites have happen to them .\nment in the response that i got from the company :\nwe as a business can ' t refund those who purchased things from our site on their own .\nand the general organizati\ni just got back from my session today . i loved it ! ! it ' s a great way to vent your frustratio\nfor us and for our 12 year old on her birthday . this was the same day we had a court appearance\ncould be dangerous too if there would have bee full party of 5 . really was just 2 of us busting stuff up"]}
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", "topic": 22}], "title": "rand water", "paragraphs": ["merger of ingersoll - sergeant drill company and rand drill company to form ingersoll - rand company .\non 8 may 1903 the rand water board was officially established by the rand water board incorporation ordinance no . 32 of may 1903 to supply water to the entire area .\njohannesburg - the water supply system in gauteng continues to run low and rand water has cautioned residents to use water sparingly .\nstay on top of the latest rand research highlights , news , and commentary with the official rand email newsletter .\nrand water implemented an e - tendering solution suite . the suite will result in\ninitially rand water used groundwater from the zuurbekom wells on the west rand . this water was of such good quality that it didn\u2019t require any cleaning ( purification ) .\npersistent high temperatures in rand water\u2019s area of supply continue to strain its bulk water supply system .\nin fact rand water\u2019s major challenge to date has been to augment its water sources to meet the growing demand .\nthe judge erroneously said that this value was in accordance with rand water\u2019s own expert evidence .\nresidents of emfuleni local municipality are facing water shortages after the municipality failed to settle a r400 million water bill owed to rand water . the . . .\npersistent high temperatures in rand water\u2019s area of supply continue to strain its bulk water supply system in gauteng . photo : urltoken / jill\nagainst that background the key issue is whether rand water acted lawfully in laying the two pipelines in the first place . as counsel for rand water expressed the matter , once the pipelines were lawfully upon the property\nrand has a long history of conducting research on policy and planning challenges related to water and global climate change . rand ' s growing body of work focuses on the following topics :\nby 1906 the annual daily consumption of water supplied by rand water was about 11 ml / d and it has been growing ever since .\nshira efron is a policy researcher at the rand corporation , a special advisor on israel with rand ' s center for middle east public policy , and a professor at the pardee rand graduate school . she is leading rand ' s new israel program and researches issues related to israel , the middle east , \u2026\ntake a journey into ingersoll rand history by selecting a year in our timeline .\nto provide information to agencies and efforts focused on food , water , and energy resources , the rand corporation developed the pardee rand food - energy - water security index . this report serves as the technical documentation for the index .\nthe rand water foundation recognises the significance of playing a role in fostering an enabling environment for the creation and growth of small enterprises . promotion of entrepreneurship and small business remains a priority to rand water foundation . with a guiding principle of sustainability , the foundation\u2019s goal is to ensure that emerging entrepreneurs benefit from rand water\u2019s numerous socio economic development initiatives .\nin 1904 rand water was required to take over the undertakings of the companies at that time supplying or potentially capable of supplying water to the witwatersrand .\nthe emfuleni local municipality and rand water have reached a payment agreement that will ensure the continued supply of bulk water to residents . the . . .\npardee rand benefits from its applied policy research setting and focus on innovative analytic methods .\nthe rand water foundation is calling for non - governmental organizations ( ngos ) to make applications for funding . the foundation was establish to undertake rand water ' s corporate social investment programme . the closing date for the applications is : friday ,\nthe drinking water provider to gauteng , rand water , has to purify the water it sources from the vaal dam . everyone else \u2013 from farmers to people downstream who don\u2019t have purification facilities \u2013 has to use polluted water .\nthe rand water conducted an investigation on pipeline starts at the molopo eye the intake structure and augments concerning the supply of drinking water to the water treatment plant ( wtp ) at mmabatho under gravity .\nrand water spokesperson justice mohale said high temperatures would affect the city of johannesburg , city of tshwane and the ekurhuleni metropolitan municipality .\nof the act . there was no dispute that this section empowered rand water to lay both pipelines . there could hardly be any dispute over that in the face of its wording , which specifically said that rand water was entitled to \u2018lay or carry through , over , on or across any land\u2019 pipes for the supply of water . big cedar\u2019s attack on the lawfulness of rand water\u2019s conduct in laying the pipes necessarily lay elsewhere .\nrand water supported the dbsa in implementing the pan african capacity building program for the officials attending a masters in public infrastructure management programme .\na more emphatic disavowal of any intention to challenge the lawfulness of rand water\u2019s conduct in laying the pipelines would be hard to find .\nrand water is an organ of state , reporting to the department of water & environmental affairs ( formerly department of water and forestry ) . throughout its long history , rand water has remained financially self - sustaining . its financials are affirmed by standard & poor\u2019s rating of its long - term local currency , corporate credit rating as a + and its\njohannesburg \u2013 gauteng\u2019s water supply is secure but water management authorities are worried about the current water challenges facing the country .\na . g value of 600 per second with a camp number ( gt value ) of 18 000 is ideal in rand water\u2019s system .\nwater for urban and industrial use in the area south of the magaliesberg should continue to be supplied predominantly from the vaal river system via rand water . water for irrigation and rural users should be supplied from local sources .\n( i ) that , before entering upon property for the purpose of laying a pipeline , rand water was obliged to give the owner of the property at least seven clear days\u2019 notice of its intentions . it submitted that the evidence showed that no such notice had been given and therefore that the actions of rand water had from the outset been unlawful . accordingly , so the argument ran , rand water could not rely on s 24\nthere are curious features of that judgment . in para 38 the judge correctly held that the powers granted to rand water in terms of s 24\nresearchers interested in the sources we consulted and how we created the pardee - rand food - energy - water index can download our technical documentation .\nwater that has had all its minerals removed by the processes of reverse osmosis and distillation , is called demineralised water . this water , also called distilled water , is the only absolutely pure form of water .\nrand water , which monitors water quality on behalf of water affairs , also avoided answering questions this week . the results of its research are given to local water forums . in most cases the levels in the dam exceed safe levels as prescribed by the world health organisation .\ngreat courses are only part of a pardee rand education . students also conduct project - based policy research .\npardee rand students , alumni , and faculty publish blogs and research , speak at events , and more .\nrand water was originally constituted under the rand water board incorporation ordinance , 32 of 1903 ( transvaal ) . that statute was from time to time amended by subsequent ordinances and , from 1914 , statutes of the national parliament . these were consolidated in the rand water board statutes ( private ) act 17 of 1950 ( the act ) . the powers of the board were set out in s 24 of the act and where relevant read as follows :\nthe rand water board was to include members of the johannesburg town council , the chamber of mines , and other existing local authorities in the witwatersrand .\nthe trial court awarded attorney and client costs against rand water . that order will obviously be overturned in the light of the outcome of the appeal . but it is appropriate to say that the strictures expressed by the trial judge in regard to rand water\u2019s conduct , and his finding that its reliance on s 24\nrand water uses hydrated lime for coagulation and flocculation , and activated sodium silicate and ferric chloride as an aid to flocculation . the average doses rates for :\nthe emfuleni municipality\u2019s failure to honour its payment arrangement with rand water has left residents high and dry amid a heatwave in gauteng . sowetan live . . .\nwater was said to be so expensive then that people opted to cook their food in soda water as it was cheaper than water .\nas the original policy ph . d . program , pardee rand graduate school is unique in american higher education .\npardee rand ' s mission is to train future leaders . learn what ' s involved and how to apply .\nrand water is a water services provider that purifies 3600 megalitres of water per day and distributes clean drinking water , free of harmful microorganisms and chemical contaminants , to 58 reservoirs , via 3000 km of pipelines , to 19 water services authorities . it services 11 million people in gauteng and parts of mpumalanga , north west and free state provinces .\nrand has implemented and evaluated community resilience - building activities worldwide . wcrc focuses on areas where water risks \u2014 such as flooding or drought \u2014 pose particular problems .\nscarcity of food , energy , and water endangers the lives of millions . so rand created a tool with the potential to help make aid initiatives more effective .\nthe quality of drinking water supplied by rand water to water services authorities in gauteng and parts of adjoining provinces is monitored during the purification process and distribution system on a regular basis . the water complies with the requirements of the south african national standard for drinking water ( sans 241 ) and the world health organisation ( who ) guidelines . it is safe to drink water straight from the tap . let\u2019s explore the story behind tap water .\nrand evaluated potential effects of uncertain projections of demand and climate change on the ability of the jinan municipal water resources bureau to meet its long - term water resources goals for shandong province ' s capital city .\nthe rand corporation is a research organization that develops solutions to public policy challenges to help make communities throughout the world safer and more secure , healthier and more prosperous . rand is nonprofit , nonpartisan , and committed to the public interest .\nthis is water that has been taken from a river or dam , cleaned at a purification station , such as rand water\u2019s , and then supplied via pipelines to taps . during the purification process water is cleaned of all impurities and disinfected before being delivered to the tap . generally , the mineral content of tap water is between spring water and groundwater .\nalthough the pipelines were in existence at the time big cedar acquired the property the evidence is that it was unaware of them . on 4 march 2004 attorneys acting for rand water wrote to big cedar informing them of the existence of the pipelines and suggesting that a servitude be passed over the property in accordance with rand water\u2019s standard terms and conditions . all endeavours thereafter to register a servitude foundered on the inability of the parties to agree on the amount of any compensation payable by rand water to big cedar .\nthe amount of water available for use remains the same , and despite plans to increase storage capacity through the building of new dams or water transfer schemes , predictions are that the demand for water will outstrip supply by 2025 . the only answer to this dilemma lies in changing people ' s attitude and thus their behaviour to use water more wisely , and in this regard rand water\u2019s \u201cwater wise\u201d campaign is visionary .\nrand water abstracts its raw water from the vaal dam via a canal and a gravity pipeline , and by pumping from the vaal river barrage reservoir at lethabo , zuikerbosch and vereeniging . a small quantity of water is also abstracted from underground sources at zuurbekom . it must now undergo the purification process required to ensure that the water meets the stringent standards set for drinkable water .\nwater wise\nis rand water ' s environmental brand . it is a campaign aimed at increasing awareness of the need to value water and to use it wisely . south africa is a water stressed country , and the water resources are under tremendous pressure from a growing population , ongoing development , pollution , wetland destruction , alien invasive plants and the effects of global warming .\nall countries are affected by the possibility of water scarcity . leaders must prioritise water to ensure more people have access to safe water wateraid southern africa says .\nthe department of water ' s waging a ' war on water leaks ' , by training 15 , 000 youths as plumbers , electricians and water monitors .\ncoagulation in rand water\u2019s system is the process which destabilises the particles when the coagulants ( slaked lime and sodium silica ) are mixed with the raw water in about 20 to 30 seconds . this is the first process in removing suspended particles .\nwetlands are nature\u2019s way of cleaning water as well as damming water ( they hold back water in summer and release it in winter ) . destruction of wetlands :\nthe water & sanitation africa newsletter offers key industry news on the preservation , treatment and provision of water .\nrand water uses horizontal flow tanks with retention times of 4 hours and produces water with a turbidity of 5 ntu at the outlet weirs which is considered acceptable for filtration . depending on the turbidity of the incoming raw water , between 95 % and 97 % of the suspended particles are removed during sedimentation .\nwhen capacity at the vaal dam falls to 25 percent , rand water will have to use supplies from other reserve dams such as sterkfontein , said trevor balzer , a deputy director - general of strategic projects at the department of water and sanitation . further water restrictions may still be introduced , he said .\njohannesburg water has tweeted a picture showing water pouring from a burst pipe but the pipe has apparently been repaired .\non 28 october 2009 big cedar launched an action against rand water advancing two claims . counsel described the first claim as a vindicatory claim . big cedar\u2019s contention was that the pipelines were constructed , installed and were being used by rand water without the consent or permission of big cedar and without any servitude or other limited right being registered and / or endorsed in the deed of transfer of the property . the pleadings go on to allege that rand water refused to remove the pipelines and thereby prevented big cedar from having the unhindered enjoyment of its property . on that basis an order was sought that rand water remove the pipelines , alternatively that it register a servitude in respect of that portion of the plaintiff\u2019s property , or take transfer of that land against payment of the amount of r6 . 6 million .\nrecognition of the distinction between the outcome of the exercise of the statutory power and the registration of a servitude explains why the allegation that rand water was acting without a registered servitude or a real right to construct the pipeline was misconceived . accepting , as counsel for rand water was prepared to do , that rand water was entitled to exercise a power of expropriation in order to secure servitutal rights in relation to the pipeline , there was nothing in the act that required it to do so before constructing the pipeline . its statutory right was different from any right that it would acquire from a registered servitude .\nwhen the water from the zuurbekom wells could no longer supply enough water for the growing population of the witwatersrand , the vaal river to the south of johannesburg was chosen as a new water source . in 1923 rand water dammed the vaal river to form the vaal river barrage reservoir . in 1938 the vaal dam was built upstream of the vaal river barrage reservoir , which is now the main source of water for rand water . rivers such as the vaal , klip and wilge rivers naturally flow into the vaal dam . these rivers flow through agricultural land and rural settlements with very little industry . this means that the water in the vaal dam is of a good quality by international standards . the vaal river system\nthe water and climate resilience center ( wcrc ) newsletter highlights rand research on how we can better plan , build , and organize our societal systems to become more resilient to the unavoidable impacts of climate change .\nis the largest public policy ph . d . program in the nation and the only program based at an independent public policy research organization\u2014the rand corporation .\nan infrastructure bill is on the agenda for congress , but what problems would it fix ? in this rand congressional briefing , debra knopman discusses policies that promote and deter investment and maintenance of water and transportation infrastructure .\nwith a history dating back to 1871 , ingersoll rand and its family of brands represent a proven history in construction and mining , industrial and commercial markets .\nshortly after h29 had been laid on the property , the water services act 108 of 1977 repealed the act with effect from 31 december 1977 . it contained provisions directed at the transition of various water boards , including rand water , from the former statutory regime to the new regime under the water services act . they were to continue to exist and were deemed to be water boards constituted under the water services act . the key provisions were contained in s 84 ( 4 ) and ( 6 ) of the latter act reading as follows :\nrand water went on to plead that it was therefore entitled to keep , repair and maintain the pipelines and to enter upon big cedar\u2019s property for such purposes . in response to the allegation that it lacked a servitude in order to do this , rand water pleaded that no such servitude was required to enable it to exercise its rights and obligations in terms of its primary objective . it dealt with the repeal of the act by relying upon ss 84 ( 2 ) and ( 4 ) of the water services act .\nwe emphasise firstly that this is not the issue whether the rand water board acted lawfully in 1971 and 1972 , and again in 1997 . this case is concerned with the question whether today , despite the advent of a new constitutional dispensation , and despite developments in the governing legislation , rand water currently enjoys an ongoing statutory authorisation which justifies it to have these two underground pipelines through the land of another person without a servitude in respect of them . \u2019\nthe 2010 minutes of the blesbokspruit water forum , in the vaal dam\u2019s catchment area , come with quarterly water quality status bulletins for the whole area . recorded by rand water , almost every reading along the dam and in its two subsidiary rivers indicates dangerously elevated levels of ammonia , chloride , nitrate , phosphate , sulphate , e . coli and other pollutants .\nin 1971 or 1972 the appellant , the rand water board ( rand water ) laid the h16 underground pipeline over various properties including the remaining extent of portion 1 of the farm klipfontein no 268jr . in 1997 it laid a further underground pipeline , the h29 pipeline , across the same property . the position of the two pipelines on that property appears from a survey diagram sg10602 / 1998 approved by the surveyor general . at the time the two pipelines were laid\nwater as a scarce resource in the witwatersrand , as well as a need to supply a growing population , prompted the water board to impose some water restrictions as well as look for other sources of water . major schemes were developed to respond to the demand .\nit follows that rand water acted lawfully in installing the two pipelines . further consideration of the appeal must therefore proceed on that basis . i can however be brief as counsel for big cedar conceded that his case had to stand or fall by the lawfulness of rand water\u2019s conduct in laying the pipelines in the first place . he accepted that if that was lawful it was a necessary implication of the entitlement to lay the pipelines that there was also a right for them to remain in place or , as mr du plessis sc for rand water put it , an obligation on the original owner and all subsequent owners to tolerate their presence . that conclusion is supported by the judgment of bisset cj in\na geologist by the name of dr draper , was commissioned by the commission to assist . after some search on the farm zuurbekom , dr draper found what everybody was looking for . he tied his handkerchief to the branch of a thorn bush and arriving back in johannesburg , told the water works commission \u201cgo to zuurbekom , you will find my handkerchief tied to a tree , sink a borehole there and you will find water , plenty of it . \u201d in 1896 and 1897 the water works commission secured a stable supply of water from the zuurbekom water supply companies wells . in 1903 the water works commission established rand water in order to ensure that the witwatersrand received enough clean , safe drinking water .\nin rand water\u2019s systems is the process which destabilizes the particles during flash mixing periods in about 20 \u2013 30 seconds . this is the first process in removing the suspended matter and involves adding sodium silicate and slaked lime to the water . the rapid mixing is very important as it achieves instantaneous and complete homogenization of the coagulant with the specific volume of raw water being dosed .\nold mines south of the dam have been allowed to continue polluting the wilge river , which brings water from lesotho to the vaal . these are linked to several large bird and fish die - offs . new gold and coal mines have been given prospecting licences by the mineral resources department along the dam\u2019s eastern shore . the mines south of heidelberg are going ahead despite opposition from rand water and water affairs about being in a critical water catchment .\nof the act from time to time to repair and maintain the pipelines and their appurtenances . it is unnecessary to resolve this because rand water has , in any event , the right to do that in terms of s 80 ( 1 )\nsouth africa has to pay r150 million annually to lesotho , whether the water is used or not , to augment the vaal dam water .\n\u201cyou have clean water coming from lesotho [ through the highlands water scheme ] into the vaal dam , and then you pollute it so much that it has to be heavily treated to become drinking water again . \u201d\nwater resource agencies around the world are grappling with how to make smart investments to ensure long - term water reliability at a time of unprecedented water stress , growing demands , uncertain climate change , and limited budgets .\nwhat water the wastewater plant does release through the old pipeline \u2013 when it does not overflow \u2013 goes into the vaal dam 400m away from the inlet pipe for rand water . this supplies drinking water to 10 - million people in gauteng . its last annual report noted that \u201ca number of water quality issues have been identified with regard to the current quality of the vaal river system\u201d . these include an increase in salinity , sulphates , microbiological pollutants and dissolved solids .\nexercised its pipe - laying powers in terms of section 24 ( j ) of the rand water board statutes ( private ) act 17 of 1950 \u2026 after the required notice had been given to the owners of the property at the relevant times . \u2019\njohannesburg water has confirmed that an earthy compound called geosmin has been detected in the drinking water supplied to residents of the city of . . .\ndrawing upon decades of experience , rand provides research services , systematic analysis , and innovative thinking to a global clientele that includes government agencies , foundations , and private - sector firms .\n\u2018lunacy\u2019 \u201cit\u2019s lunacy , \u201d says johannesburg water rights activist paul fairall , who has been agitating around water for many decades . \u201cwe\u2019re poisoning our drinking and farming water because nobody cares enough to stop our municipalities and companies .\nthe water resources that naturally occur in the crocodile catchment have been fully developed and utilised . supplies to northern johannesburg , midrand , tshwane and environs , are transferred in from the vaal river via the rand water distribution network . this represents over 45 % of the total water use in the crocodile catchment , and results in large volumes of return flow ( primarily effluent discharges ) from what was originally vaal river water , being discharged into the crocodile river and its tributaries . this , in turn , constitutes an important source of water for users downstream .\nrand water will pump about 3 900 kilolitres a day to municipalities , which in turn distribute to consumers , instead of the usual 4 500 kilolitres , chairwoman matshidiso hashatse told reporters in johannesburg on tuesday . customers must reduce usage or face cuts , she said .\nwater is a combination of oxygen and hydrogen ( h 2 o ) , but as you get different types of dogs and different types of cooldrinks , you also get different types of water . the difference between the types of water depends on the substances that are dissolved or suspended in the water .\ntshwane was forced to implement temporary water restrictions after parts of the city started experiencing water shortages due to the high demand caused by the heat wave .\na water resources study entitled \u201cdevelopment of a reconciliation strategy for the crocodile west water supply system\u201d was completed in 2009 . the broad strategy for the management of water resources with respect to the crocodile river system is summarised below :\nflocculation is the clumping together of the suspended matter destabilized by coagulation to form heavier visible particles called flock . the flock remains in suspension as the water flows at high velocity through either spiral flocculates or baffled channel conditioning bays . in rand water\u2019s systems , orthogenetic flocculation predominates resulting from the fluid motion at higher velocity gradients and larger particle size .\ningersoll rand is a diverse and inclusive environment . we are an equal opportunity employer and are dedicated to hiring qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities | privacy policy | terms of use | sitemap\nthe growing water requirements in the lephalale area in the mokolo river catchment to the north and north - east of the crocodile river catchment exceed the available water from the mokolo river system . studies are currently being undertaken by the department of water and sanitation to investigate possible transfer of surplus water in the crocodile river system to the lephalale area ( mokolo - crocodile water augmentation project ) .\nas early as 1954 , the natural resources development council proposed the idea that water might be obtained from lesotho to augment the water of the vaal river .\ncalifornia has implemented numerous policy changes to cope with a record - breaking , four - year drought . in this events @ rand podcast , a panel of experts discuss what government agencies can do to better manage water resources , what methods are most effective at encouraging citizens to use water wisely , and how leaders can better plan for future climate crises .\nlater it was realised that more water was needed for the processing of ore .\nthe water affairs department\u2019s policy on this is dubbed \u201cfixing pollution with dilution\u201d . when the water becomes too polluted , more water is allowed to flow through the vaal . this is despite south africa being the 30th driest country in the world .\nthe greater mafikeng / mmabatho area is supplied by the following water sources ; setumo dam and the mafikeng water treatment works ( grootfontein eye & molopo eye . )\nflocculation is the clumping together of the suspended particles , which were destabilised by coagulation , to form heavier visible particles called floc . the floc remains in suspension as the water flows at high velocity through either spiral flocculators or baffled channel conditioning bays . in rand water\u2019s system , orthokinetic flocculation predominates resulting from the fluid motion at higher velocity gradients and larger particle sizes .\nthrough acquisitions , innovations and customer focus , today ' s ingersoll rand offers market - leading solutions and services that enable customers to create progress through a variety of industries and markets that touch everyday life .\nthe vaal dam was built in the early thirties and was completed in 1938 . the dam was built as a joint project between rand water and the then department of irrigation . at present gauteng gets its water from the vaal dam . the vaal dam has a catchment area covering 38 505 square kilometres and a capacity to hold 2575 million cubic metres of water which , under normal circumstances and without a substantial inflow , will last for 2 years .\nall raw water contains suspended particles which need to be removed . the water from the vaal dam contains highly dispersed particles which , because they are colloidal , tend to remain suspended for a long period . this colloidal property , with minute diameters varying from 0 to 100 nanometers , is more significant in this first stage of rand water\u2019s purification than the quantity of suspended matter as , under normal circumstances , it can remain suspended for two or more years .\nrand ' s wcrc conducts policy research and develops innovative tools to support decisionmakers at all levels of government , as well as diverse stakeholders from the private and philanthropic sectors , as they confront challenges presented by climate change . rand is uniquely suited to bring together cross - disciplinary research teams to identify emerging water and climate resilience challenges , apply state - of - the - art methods to tackle problems from multiple perspectives and address uncertainty that is often ignored , and recommend solutions that are effective and enduring .\nof the act \u2018was far from the truth\u2019 , because it knew that there was no formal servitude over the property , was entirely unjustified . so was his attack on rand water\u2019s bona fides . such findings are never to be made lightly and they should not have been made in this case .\nthe conclusion that rand water acted lawfully put paid to the claim for removal of the pipelines and also disposed of the cross - appeal . i need only note therefore that i am by no means satisfied that counsel was correct in describing the basis for the claim for removal of the pipes as a\nthe effect of s 84 ( 6 ) is that , if laying the two pipelines , h16 and h29 was lawful when that was done , then it remained lawful after the water services act came into operation , provided that this was something that could be done in terms of the later act . there can be no doubt that rand water still had the power to lay pipelines pursuant to its obligation to supply water services to water services institutions in terms of s 29 of the water services act . while the procedures for exercising that power may now be different , and may require it to expropriate servitutal rights over the affected property in terms of s 81 of the water services act , that does not alter the fact that rand water is entitled to do under the water services act what it was entitled to do in 1971 and 1997 under the act . section 84 ( 6 ) serves to preserve the validity of anything done under the repealed legislation that \u2018is capable of being done\u2019 under the present legislation . in this case what was done under the act was that two pipelines were laid and that is something that can unquestionably be done under the current statute . the fact that the manner in which it must now be done has changed does not affect the position . provided rand water\u2019s original actions were lawful their validity is preserved by s 84 ( 6 ) . that is reinforced by s 79 ( 1 ) of the water services act , which protects its ownership of the two pipelines .\nin 1886 when gold was discovered in the witwatersrand scarcity of water was a problem .\nenhanced eutrophication may result due to the water spending a longer time in the dam .\nbiological and chemical challenges rand water says in its quarterly report released in april this year that the most significant \u201cwater quality challenges\u201d are biological ( from faecal matter ) and chemical ( from gold mining and industrial pollutants ) . it says that the majority of municipalities around the dam are in contravention of the national water act because they are releasing unsafe levels of ammonia and e . coli . the co - operative governance department and municipality did not respond to questions about these contraventions .\nsouth africa has , in general , a limited supply of water and the quality of this water is being threatened by pollution and the destruction of river catchments . water is a vital resource and it is up to all south africans to act responsibly in their daily lives and look after the available water resources to ensure that this limited supply is usable by all life on earth . it is very important that everyone becomes \u201cwater wise\u201d .\ningersoll rand creates the ecowise\u2122 portfolio of products for its climate and industrial refrigerant - bearing products that are designed to lower environmental impact with next generation , low global warming potential ( gwp ) refrigerants and high efficiency operation .\n# coldfront # howtosavewaterthiswinter\nwhen away from the house for an extended period of time during winter , turn off the main water valve to prevent too much water leakage in case the pipes burst . every citizen is a water ambassador\n@ news24 ^ p urltoken\nat the purification station water passes through metal screens to trap large living organisms , sticks , leaves and litter , but allows the rest of the water to pass through it .\nthe future of south africa lies in our hands . we can make a difference . we just need to understand the water environment and how we humans fit into it . we all need to become \u201cwater wise\u201d ! but what does it mean to be \u201cwater wise\u201d ?\nin the high court tsoka j upheld the first claim , on the alternative basis , but dismissed the second claim . he ordered rand water to register a servitude over the property at its own expense on its usual terms and conditions and to pay big cedar r32 804 000 as fair , just and equitable compensation for the servitude . he also ordered that rand water pay the costs of the action on the scale as between attorney and client . the appeal is with his leave . there is a cross - appeal by big cedar against his refusal to order the removal of the pipelines and his rejection of the claim for constitutional damages .\nif this is the water situation at present , what of the future ? south africa can build more dams and water transfer schemes ; desalinate sea water ; source water from neighbouring countries , such as the zambezi river in zimbabwe ; reusing effluent water ; or treating mine wastewater . but all of these solutions are expensive and not affordable for the country . in terms of water quality , south africans can clean up rivers and impose fines on those people / companies that pollute rivers . but these solutions address the symptoms of the problem . we should be addressing the cause of the problem , i . e . our attitude towards water .\nas a solid we see water as ice in glaciers , hail , snow and frost .\nwithout an aggressive long - term strategy for replacing service lines , and collaboration among the water authority , public officials , and residents , lead in pittsburgh ' s water will persist .\na smart market approach could reduce the transaction costs of trading water in california , allow the price of water to better match its value , and bring that value to the state .\nthe light blue shaded portion of the graph accompanying this text presents the water balance for the whole crocodile west river catchment for a scenario with high population growth and medium water demand management . this is the balance after supplying water to all users within the crocodile river catchment .\nthe presence of the pipelines on the property was without the consent or permission of big cedar and interfered with its use and enjoyment of the property . the answer was simply that there was no need for a registered servitude or similar real right because the pipelines had been laid in terms of rand water\u2019s powers under s 24\nthat fact is important because counsel was unable to give any answer to the question of what would happen to big cedar\u2019s claim if the previous owners had received compensation from rand water when the two pipelines were constructed . it seems inconceivable that so long as no servitude was registered each successive owner would have a claim for compensation . the question illustrates that if there had been any deprivation of property it occurred prior to big cedar becoming owner of the property . it also illustrated the fact that if big cedar had any claim arising from its ignorance of the presence of the pipelines that claim would have lain against the previous owners rather than rand water .\ninstead , users meet at water forums . the minutes from several of these around the vaal dam point to municipal wastewater treatment plants as the biggest headache when it comes to dirty water .\nthis report assesses water management , partnerships , rights , and market trends and opportunities , and how army installations can potentially use them to improve programs and investments in water and wastewater systems .\nbuilt in the 1930s as a job creation programme during the great depression , the dam\u2019s billion cubic metres of water supply most of gauteng\u2019s drinking water . it is also a catchment for rivers in gauteng , the free state , north west and mpumalanga \u2013 to which it supplies irrigation water .\nthe newsletter contains content dealing with the supply , treatment and measuring of water in southern africa .\nthe magazine publishes content dealing with the supply , treatment and measuring of water in southern africa .\nfive provinces across the country have been declared disaster zones . these include limpopo , north west , kwazulu - natal , free state and the northern cape . while gauteng hasn\u2019t been declared a disaster area , the high demand for water is something the provincial authorizes are trying to reduce . the vaal dam system is sitting at a healthy balance at 58 . 9 % said chairperson of rand water advocate matshidiso hashatse on monday afternoon . she was speaking a briefing after a meeting of the gauteng water and sanitation forum on monday morning in newtown .\nthe sludge is pumped to rand water\u2019s sludge disposal site at panfontein . here it is dosed with an organic flocculent in gravity thickening plants to aid the separation of the solids from the liquid . the thickened sludge is pumped onto drying beds where it is dried by evaporation and the clear supernatant fluid is drawn off and returned to the purification system .\nmore recently , water transfer schemes have been built to move water from other catchments to the vaal dam catchment in order to meet the demands of the growing witwatersrand . these schemes include the following :\nsometimes people settle in areas where there is not a good source of water nearby . this is the case with the witwatersrand area . at the end of the 19th century , many people came to the witwatersrand in search of gold . as the mining town of johannesburg grew , there wasn\u2019t enough water in the area to meet everybodies needs . attempts by the johannesburg water works company to meet the demand were hampered by the great drought of 1895 . frequent complaints concerning water led to the appointment of the water works commission in 1895 to examine ways in which johannesburg could be provided with good quality drinking water .\nfile : the key outcome of the water and sanitation forum meeting on monday morning was to launch a campaign , which would deal with the complexities affecting gauteng\u2019s water supply . photo : flickr - . next\nthe construction of vaal dam started during the depression of the early thirties and the dam was completed in 1938 with a wall height of 54 . 2m above lowest foundation and a full supply capacity of 994 million m 3 . the dam is a concrete gravity structure with an earthfill section on the right flank . it was built as a joint venture by rand water and the department of irrigation ( now known as the department of water affairs and forestry ) .\nthe second claim was advanced on the basis that the presence of the pipelines constituted an infringement of big cedar\u2019s fundamental right to property . rand water was entitled either to expropriate the relevant portion of the property or expropriate a servitude in respect thereof , against the payment of compensation , but had failed to do so . big cedar accordingly alleged that its rights had been infringed , and continued to be infringed , as a result of which rand water was unjustifiably enriched and benefited at its expense . on that basis it sought an order for payment of a reasonable rental , alternatively compensation , in an amount of r38 500 per month . in the further alternative it sought payment of that amount by way of constitutional damages .\nsewerage plants , the worst polluters , fall under the co - operative governance department . municipalities , such as deneysville , are given funding to build and maintain their works . the water department gives them a licence to do this , on condition that they release clean water back into local water sources . these sources are owned by the department , which acts as the custodian of all the water in the country .\ncontrolling water management in mining : the current global demand for water is at the level of 4 500 billion m\u00b3 a year and is expected to rise to 6 900 billion m\u00b3 by 2030 . [ le ]\ni am prepared to accept that the evidence at the trial did not establish rand water\u2019s compliance with this requirement prior to its laying each of the pipelines . however , for the reasons that follow , one procedural and one substantive , i do not think that its assumed failure to comply with this requirement rendered its actions in laying the pipelines unlawful and unauthorised by s 24\nthe water leaving the purification plant is disinfected with chlorine to kill micro - organisms , bacteria and viruses that may be present in the water . the free available chlorine concentration must be between 0 , 8 and 2 , 5 mg / l depending on the raw water quality to ensure that all pathogens are killed .\n\u2022 report leakages immediately \u2022 prepare gauteng for rainwater harvesting technology \u2022 investigate water purification options \u2022 guarantee uninterrupted water supply mamabolo said this campaign was the province\u2019s way of taking proactive steps to avoid the worst - case scenario of running out of water completely . the campaign will be launched on thursday and is called # savewater .\nit is true that , shortly after this , counsel went on to say that the first factual issue was whether the board acted lawfully in 1971 and 1997 when it laid these underground pipelines and he said that it had not given the required notice prior to its doing so . he concluded by saying that on its own documents rand water had never really acted in terms of s 24\nthe slaked lime is then added to the water as the main coagulant to destabilize the electrostatic charges of suspended particles in the water . a small quantity of activated sodium silicate is also added to the raw water to enable the suspended particles to clump together to form larger clusters or flocks which can then be settled out by gravitation .\nsedimentation is the oldest known method of water purification and has been employed extensively for thousands of years . the water flows slowly into large sedimentation tanks . the floc then settles to the bottom of the tank to form sludge .\nas a fluid we see water as rain , in streams , lakes , dams , wetlands and the sea .\nthe interactive pardee rand food - energy - water index enables the measurement of the current state of food , water , and energy security and allows for analysis of these topics under future scenarios . it allows those interested in improving development to understand the dominant sources of insecurity in a nation and identify cases where many sources of insecurity are interrelated . for those interested in studying how to improve development trajectories , these data can explain why some nations currently enjoy higher levels of human development and others have lower ones .\nto track these plants , water affairs used to release the annual green drop report . the last one said six plants around the vaal dam were releasing \u201cnoncompliant\u201d water , in other words , illegal water . but an official in pretoria says : \u201cour hands are tied . this gem [ the vaal dam ] in our water system is being destroyed by municipalities , but what can we do ? government departments are not allowed to take each other on . \u201d\napart from the claim for removal of the pipelines big cedar sought , in the alternative , an order that a servitude be registered over the property in respect of the two pipelines and that rand water pay it r6 . 6 million as compensation therefor . as mentioned the court below made an order for the registration of a servitude and in addition ordered that compensation of r32 804 000 be paid therefor .\nthe use of lime as a coagulant raises the ph of the water to about 10 , 5 which is very unstable and conducive to scale forming . after sedimentation , the water flows into carbonation bays where it is stabilised by adding pure carbon dioxide gas to the water . this lowers the ph to between 8 , 0 and 8 . 4 ."]}
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quality , all - inclusive mobility services . it offers its clients customised products that provide mobility for anywhere from a few minutes to several years . sixt operates primarily through its two business units \u2013 vehicle rental and leasing \u2013 but also offers a number of supplementary mobility services like the sixt chauffer service mydriver . the product range is supported and expanded with innovative internet - based and mobile services .\nsixt ' s mydriver service explicitly includes gratuities for reasonable service and sixt is willing to provide discounts off the listed rates for businesses with corporate agreements . your connected friend in new york ( in our case , autoslash founder jonathan ) probably has a good private car contact at cheaper rates , but sixt should be expected to have much better driver availability ! yet part of us questions why hyper - competitive new york was selected for this program when sixt has far more market share and brand awareness in south florida .\nis the service really a need ? not at all . is it a\nnice to have\n? sure , if sixt can avoid hemorrhaging cash competing in a crowded market . what does the service provide ? a vehicle that may be nicer than alternatives at a price that rivals and sometimes beats uber fares . for instance , we looked up a hypothetical airport - to - airport transfer from john f . kennedy international airport ( jfk ) to newark - liberty international airport ( ewr ) , where a bmw 5 series ( or similar ) with sixt ' s mydriver would be cheaper than uber black service at all times of the day .\ntoday\u2019s most radical disruptive industry in my view is the automotive and transport industry . the traditional players such as cab services clash with mighty plays such as uber and lyft , in europe start - ups such as black line , mytaxi or urltoken are setting the pace for a turmoil in transportation .\nand there is massive movement coming in from traditional players such as the automotive industry too : at the beginning of 2016 the us no . 2 lyft and general motors have announced that they are partnering to create self - driving cars and car rental hubs for lyft drivers in the us . gm is investing 500m usd in lyft , trying to re - invent itself .\ntogether with uber the lyft founders were keen of pitching themselves as job creators in the past . now they need to brace themselves against criticism , that their valued drivers might not be in for the long run .\nand there is the downside of disruption through innovators too : american service sidecar has given up at the end of 2015 as its funding and growth couldn\u2019t keep up with the two big names in the us \u2013 reminding me a little of the former general electric ceo jack welch saying : you\u2019d better be no . 1 or no . 2 in your market or you\u2019ll be out . here we go , still true even 20 years later .\nso what are the real reasons for the big names to disrupt in an unprecedented way into a market that was more a service desert than anything else .\ni guess the first answer is exactly the lack of a service mentality : i remember quite a few cab drivers not even leaving their vehicle to help place the luggage in the trunk . certain cities in europe were known for particularly bad service , berlin being one of them . uber claims to deliver an awesome service , so i used their black cab service in new york city recently and was impressed : all drivers were super - friendly , the cars clean on the in and outside , water bottles available in most cars . the uber internal rating system for the driver certainly helped as i was able to provide instant feedback , i almost felt guilty for one driver , who received a 4star vote simply because he missed a one way turn . so the service element works .\nwith service improvements in mind i began to explore the financial reasons behind these new players : in berlin the local cab service is called taxizentrale and charges a flat 200\u20ac per cab per year , usually paid for by the owner of the taxi . believe it or not , this was the standard ( with some increases over the years ) for more than 50 years . that has changed :\nmost other services charge in percentages : mytaxi is a highly successful cab service claims 45 , 000 taxis connected and was founded 2009 . the service charges 7 % of the fare from the cab owner , who splits this fare 50 / 50 with the cab driver . in 2014 german automotive giant daimler benz bought the company and claims its presence in 40 european cities , the service is reliable and its users trust the app with extremely high retention rates .\nus giant uber charges 7 % too in germany , however the deal is carried out with the owner , hence it is more attractive for the driver . in the us , my drivers told me they would have to give 40 % to uber , so the company seems to have various rates globally , i suspect that the 40 % are for the black car services .\nand finally there is urltoken , a service with a mere 60k cabs connected in various cities in europe . with these guys you are able to track the cab\u2019s approach in real time through gps . just like with uber the costs for the ride can be calculated even before booking the taxi with the fare calculator .\nso don\u2019t wonder if you see a cab driver checking out three screens to pick up the best deal for the next trip \u2013 there is a financial motivation behind some of his moves .\nin my coming post i will assess the troubles that some of these highly aggressive players ran into \u2013 as all disruption creates turmoil with existing players : \u201cany time you\u2019re disrupting an industry , people are going to try to take you down , \u201d says bill marris , president google ventures . so there is trouble in the air for all these new kids on the block in the automotive and transport sector . i\u2019ll keep you posted .\nals unternehmer , keynote speaker und berater begleite ich unternehmen auf der suche nach innovationspotentialen . meine leidenschaft geh\u00f6rt internationalen startups und wachstumsunternehmen . als deren partner unterst\u00fctze ich gr\u00fcnder in dach und f\u00f6rdere deren digitale innovationen . view all posts by admin\nwe will continue to bring new updates to ensure that you always have a great ride booking experience .\ne - sixt gmbh & co . kg zugspitzstr . 1 82049 pullach i . isartal\nit ' s never been easier to rent a car from your mobile device .\nby purchasing this item , you are transacting with google payments and agreeing to the google payments terms of service and privacy notice .\nthis product or service has not been approved or endorsed by any government agency .\n, your comprehensive resource for all you driver license - related services . the services we provide are available for free in the official sites or local offices . you can purchase for\nand download our comprehensive guide and resources , which contains vital information in order to perform any dmv service and also included is the roadside assistant program and other benefits including official forms and helpful checklists . by clicking continue i represent that i am 18 + years of age , i agree to receive email newsletters and offers targeted to my interests , sent by urltoken and their marketing partners . please fill out the following form below in order to get the process started .\ndriver license applications must be processed by an official dmv location / website . however , independent third - 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your wold wide affordable chauffeur and transfer service at fixed prices . no matter what kind of transfer service you need : airport transfer , door to door to your holiday destination or exploring the city relaxed and convenient with sixtmydriver - we offer you all of it , in more than 60 countries and 200 cities worldwide .\ne class transfer from airport to hotel , plane on time but bagage took ages . driver ready and welcoming , friendly drive into city , all very good !\nthis review is the subjective opinion of a tripadvisor member and not of tripadvisor llc .\nwebsite was easy to book with - we even found a promo that meant it was a 25 euro transfer from the airport to the city , without that it still would have been excellent value . we asked for car seats for our two young boys - the seats were there ready to go ( only chauffeur service in europe we ' ve used that actually brought car seats as promised ) . driver was friendly , had bottled water in the car for us , helped with luggage and the car was immaculate . had a sign on an ipad and was easy to find . i don ' t know why anyone would use any other way of getting from the airport with kids - completely stress free and excellent value service .\ni hired a business van for a round trip for my family ( party of four ) from cdg to hotel in paris ( 88 euros each way ) . chauffer was on time at terminal exit with a banner with my name . booking and payment was online with no hassle . one hour before pick up time an email informed me about name and phone number of the chauffer . the van was a formidable mercedes benz as good as advertised . surely you can find better pricing but for four people it was a no brainer to pay 20 euros more than a non door to door , non exclusive bus shuttle service ( 17 euros per person each way ) .\nthis response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of tripadvisor llc .\nown or manage this property ? claim your listing for free to respond to reviews , update your profile and much more .\n* tripadvisor llc is not a booking agent and does not charge any service fees to users of our site . . . (\ntripadvisor llc is not responsible for content on external web sites . taxes , fees not included for deals content .\nstuck in a jam ? don ' t worry ! we don ' t charge extra if you experience traffic delays on your transfer . urltoken have a great evening !\nyou can arrange a transfer to or from any of the airports in london , hire a chauffeur for a tour of the city , or book a ride around the capital for taxi - level prices .\nchoose between a variety of car classes , from our standard class which compares in price to a regular taxi , right through to a first - class premium service .\nlondon & partners is the official promotional company for london . we promote london and attract businesses , events , congresses , students and visitors to the capital .\nsixtmydriver , berlin : hours , address , sixtmydriver reviews : 2 . 5 / 5\nsixtmydriver - your wold wide affordable chauffeur and transfer service at fixed prices . no matter what kind of transfer service you need : airport transfer , door to door to your holiday destination or exploring the city relaxed and convenient with sixtmydriver - we offer you all of it , in more than 60 countries and 200 cities worldwide .\nthey left me at heathrow and we were still charged . i talked to the driver after i landed and he said he was less than 30 seconds ( inside the airport ) away , but he did not wait for me . i was left without a ride . do . . .\ndear jodi o , thank you for your feedback . we greatly apologize for the unfortunate situation you describe . we currently have an incident case open for this issue and will contact you shortly with a detailed description of the compensation we would like to offer . despite . . .\nwe booked a driver from outside florence to the train station and our friends booked a driver to the airport . both rides were cancelled about 45 minutes before scheduled arrival due to\nno driver available .\nluckily , we got cabs in time ( for half the price ) .\ndear customer , thank you very much for your feedback . we deeply regret and apologize for this unfortunate situation . in the very unlikely event that we are obliged to cancel a booking due to unforeseen circumstances , we strive to alert our customers with significant prior notification . . .\nwe booked with sixt for my birthday trip to paris . the car we booked to pick us up from the airport was good , arrived on time and the driver was very helpful . we also booked a car to take us from our hotel to the . . .\ndear customer , thank you for your feedback . please know that the events you described do not in any way meet our service and quality standards . we will be examining this issue with the driver entrusted to carry out your journey and our ride support team . . .\ni had booked car service from gatwick airport to heathrow airport . whilst i was in the baggage hall i got call saying that the driver which was meant to pick me up had broken down . the next car would be with me around 45 mins . . .\ndear parveenbegum , thank you for your review . we apologise greatly for the regrettable situation which you described . please know that your experience does not in any way meet the standards of reliability and professionalism we set for ourselves . we will be looking into this matter . . .\ncurrently waiting in the airport for the driver , i have ordered over 12 transfers in the last six weeks without any issue through other companies . thought i would give sixt a go , been told 15mins half an hour ago then told 5mins max 20mins ago . . .\ndear tye w , thank you for your feedback . we are very sorry for any distress the driver ' s late arrival has caused you . our quality assurance department will be investigating this issue with the transportation provider to prevent future occurrences of this kind . we currently have . . .\nhorrible service . they stranded us at an airport because our deplaning was delayed by half an hour and we had no phone service until we got through customs , twenty minutes after our pickup time . they say they will wait 30 minutes for you but that ' s . . .\ndear courtney t , thank you for your feedback . we greatly apologize for any stress and inconvenience this situation may have caused you . please know that the flight ' s arrival time takes priority over the selected pickup time unless a buffer time is specifically mentioned in the . . .\nthis business uses tools provided by tripadvisor ( or one of its official review collection partners ) to encourage and collect guest reviews , including this one .\ni had a very friendly , helpful and safe driver . excellent service ! highly recommend for all kind of occasions\nclean car . nice driver . easy to use app with up to date driver and meet and greet info . everything as expected .\nwe booked a sixt transfer on - line ( from the uk ) . the transfer was from paris cdg airport to maisons laffitte , around 40 minutes from paris . the driver arrived on time , was very smartly dressed and was very courteous . the vehicle was immaculately presented . good price and . . .\nnote : your question will be posted publicly on the questions & answers page .\n$ 185 per person / full day tour 10 . 00am - 4 . 30pm ( 6 . 5 hrs )\ncape grace wines is a family affair , owned and run by robert and karen karri - davies with a fascinating local history . production is limited , with only two thousand dozen cases made and which are sold primarily at the cellar door . a fantastic opportunity to meet with the owners and to taste through their range of wines in a winery setting .\nthe wines from this producer are intensely flavoured , textured and complex , with the entire winemaking process taking place on the estate . these wines have had richly deserved success in wine shows and journalists ' reviews .\nenjoy a three - course lunch selected from the a la carte menu and accompanied by two glasses of wine in the beautiful surrounds of the vasse felix estate .\n\u2018howard park\u2019 is just one point in the triangulation of labels that makes up burch family wines , sitting comfortably with its well - known siblings \u2018madfish\u2019 and \u2018marchand & burch\u2019 . the trio produces a diverse and high - quality range of styles and is wa\u2019s largest boutique family - owned operation .\nsituated in the heart of the margaret river wine region with a contemporary tasting room that offers a unique tasting experience referred to as \u2018provenance unearthed\u2019 , showcasing margaret rivers stylistic differences alongside benchmark wines from renowned australian wine regions . this small batch producer offers some of the finest regional wines available , and has also been chosen to provide sanctuary to the endangered western ringtail possum .\nwe had an amazing tour of the margaret river region using my driver . having our own dedicated driver for just the 2 of us , together with rob ' s wealth of knowledge of both wine and the area , made for an awesome experience . we loved the personal touches and interaction over that of a group tour . we felt like royalty ! thanks rob - we will definitely be back ! !\nour tour with rob couldn ' t have been better . he ' s obviously curated experiences for his guests to be interesting and of the highest quality . we tried some incredible wines and felt well looked after and well informed every step of the way .\nthis is definitely not your average tour . rob has such great knowledge and knows the area so well which makes a huge difference . rob was very conscientious and came out to open the doors for us and help us in and out of the car which was lovely ! thanks for a great tour , we ' ll definitely be back ! ! !\ndo you love cycling and / or running ? join the racedepartment community on strava here .\ncertain xenforo add - ons by waindigo \u2122 \u00a92011 - 2014 waindigo enterprises ltd .\nsixt rent a car stands for exciting mobility and tailored solutions . we lead with innovation in the car rental sector . high - quality customer service , premium products and seamless rental experience .\nmore than 2 , 200 locations in over 100 countries . market leader in germany and expanding worldwide . the largest premium car fleet of the world , with offers ranging from a small car to suv , from electric vehicles to luxury sports cars as well as vans and trucks up to 11 . 99 t . limousine service offered in over 600 cities worldwide . sixt unlimited , the rental - car flat rate for unlimited mobility .\nthrough our attractive vehicle leasing for all customer segments and many additional services , we address a large public spectrum .\nsixt leasing se is one of the leading non - bank , vendor - neutral leasing companies in germany with subsidiaries in austria , switzerland , france and the netherlands . the listed company is organised in the three business fields fleet leasing , fleet management and online retail .\nwe offer versatile ride options : shared rides , taxi reservation and on - demand ride services .\nas a leading car rental company and financing partner , we are also leading on the second - hand car market .\nthe sixt car sales gmbh with its 6 locations in germany ( 2x munich , nuremberg , frankfurt and 2x berlin ) markets used vehicles from sixt rent a car and sixt leasing to private customers . a large and diverse selection for affordable used cars of different manufacturers .\nwe unite customers and new cars dealers from all over germany with just one click .\nurltoken was founded in the year 2009 as a joint venture by both partners , sixt se and axel springer ag / auto bild . with over 1 million unique users per month and about 200 , 000 potential new car buyers per year , it is the largest new car website in germany .\nrent a limousine with our chauffeur - driven limousine service . the perfect vehicle for that special occasion . in 600 locations worldwide , 24 hours a day , 365 days a year . a first - class , customised service .\nyou and your guests will be provided with an experienced , reliable and multi - lingual chauffeur for use around the clock . this chauffeur service is able to reliably coordinate a schedule or route change even if at the last minute , thus saving time , and bringing you , the customer , to your destination punctually .\nsixt rent a car stands for exciting mobility and tailored solutions . we lead with innovation in the car hire sector . high - quality customer service , premium products and seamless rental experience .\n2017 was the most successful year in the history of sixt with a core revenue of 2 . 60 billion euro . in 2017 we continue to grow with a revenue increase of 7 . 9 % .\nearnings before taxes ( ebt ) also increased and amounted to 287 . 3 million euro which results in an ebt margin of 12 . 4 % .\nin 2017 , our sixt fleet on average consisted of 238 . 700 cars worldwide , including franchise and co - operation partners . we see a growth increase of 10 . 6 % in our fleet , compared to 2016 figures , where the average fleet consisted of 215 . 800 cars .\nin the events calendar below you will find an overview of the upcoming sixt events , including financial conferences , annual meetings and hr events .\nwhen martin sixt started his company \u201csixt autofahrten und selbstfahrer\u201c ( \u201csixt car cruises and self drivers\u201c ) in 1912 , germany didn\u2018t even have a proper road network . still , martin believed in the future of his idea . in 1917 , martin sixt purchased a location in the seitzstra\u00dfe 11 in munich , where one of the most popular sixt branches still exists today .\nmartin sixt handed over the company to his nephew , hans sixt . an 8 - cylinder isotta fraschini and the big 6 - cylinder renault became part of the fleet . eventually , because of bottlenecks in the spare parts supply for foreign brands , sixt decided to use only mercedes vehicles from 1929 onwards .\nmartin sixt passed away in may 1945 . in the end , he even had to witness the destruction of the residential and business sites in the seitzstra\u00dfe by bombings . on top of that , the german army confiscated all sixt vehicles , except for the mercedes 230 landaulet .\nafter innovations like the first radio - taxis in europe , sixt car rental was founded under hans sixt . just a few years later , the first branches at airports in frankfurt am main and munich opened .\nthe sixt family\u2019s car rental company realized in an early stage that germany had a large and sustainable need for a leasing product . as a result , sixt opened the first german company with a first full - service leasing program for vehicles .\nerich sixt , the present chairman of the board of sixt se , joined the family business as the third generation . together with his wife regine sixt , he continually expanded the company to its present size and significance in the market , launching its presence at all german airports . sixt\u2019s innovative strategy was expanded further with the introduction of rental automates ( sixt express ) .\nthe company began to offer clients not only rental cars , but also the possibility to rent a van or truck .\nthis was one of the most significant decisions in the history of sixt . with the ipo , new growth opportunities were created . in 2013 sixt ag will change its legal form to an european corporation , the current sixt se .\nthe growing leasing division led to the establishment of a daughter company called \u201csixt leasing gmbh\u201c in 1988 .\nonly a year after sixt car rentals started operations in switzerland , regine sixt began the international expansion with franchisees and broadened the company\u2018s presence rapidly . in the early 90s , sixt became the market leader in germany . today , sixt is operating worldwide in more than 100 countries .\nregine sixt also founded the sixt children\u2018s aid association ( kinderhilfe e . v . ) in munich in 2000 and transformed it into a foundation in 2011 . themed \u201cdrying little tears\u201c , it supports children living in poverty worldwide . today , the regine sixt children\u2018s aid foundation is the official corporate social responsibility program in all countries around the world wherever sixt is present .\nwith this new daughter company ( today sixt car sales ) , sixt entered the market of second hand car sales . however , the core business of sixt is still car rental .\nsixt was the first worldwide car rental company to offer booking via iphone , adapting itself to the changing mobility needs of customers . with the swipe of a finger , a customer can rent a sixt vehicle . the sixt app also supports vehicle pick - up with barcodes to shorten the process . furthermore , sixt offers its customers vehicles with the intelligent information system , bmw connecteddrive , which interconnects the driver and delivers relevant pieces of information for the customer\u2019s journey .\nalexander sixt assumed control of corporate development , and konstantin sixt took responsibility for the entire internet business , which is of vital importance for sixt .\nsixt starts its expansion in the usa and opens its first rental branches in florida .\nsixt and bmw joined forces , starting the joint venture drivenow , a premium car sharing product . this innovative mobility concept combines the highest quality vehicles and services with ease and flexible usage .\nsixt celebrated its 100th anniversary and pursued further international expansion . drivenow expanded and an offer for commercial use by the companies is introduced . as the only international provider , sixt also offers a comprehensive service covering car - sharing , renting and leasing .\nwith the ipo of the sixt leasing se , sixt put the leasing business on a solid financial footing , at the same time making it the first listed car leasing company in germany . also in 2015 , the sons of erich sixt , alexander and konstantin , were appointed to the board of directors of sixt se . finally , you can unlock a vehicle with your smartphone ! sixt starts the new service \u201cfastlane\u201d in switzerland .\nthe premium car sharing product drivenow expanded internationally . outside germany the car sharing service is available in brussels , copenhagen , london , milan , stockholm and vienna .\nafter operating as a franchise country for 19 years , sixt now welcomes italy to our corporate family ! the first months of business has already been promising . sixt has successfully opened 12 branches at the largest airports in north italy , including milan , rome , florence and venice . multiple branch openings in the rest of italy , predominantly in the south , are planned for the end of 2017 and 2018 .\nsixt now offers his customer an amazon alexa skill to easily book a car via voice input . the company uses once again the state of the art technology to make it as easy and comfortable as possible for the customers to rent a car . the dream car is not only just one click away but now allows you to order at call .\nsixt divests its share in the joint venture drivenow to the bmw group . the joint venture of sixt and bmw was founded in spring 2011 and raised its fleet since it\u2019s available in 13 european cities , in total to 6 , 000 premium vehicles . during the cooperation with the german car manufacturer , sixt successfully validated its innovative power in terms of effectively introducing new ventures to the market . moreover , the transaction of drivenow enables sixt to bundle all of its mobility offers and strengthen its autonomous position as the leading mobility provider .\nwe are a family business with more than 6 , 000 family members in over 100 countries . and no matter how big we may become - we will always be more a family than a business . because every family is unique .\nstep on the gas and all doors are open to you at sixt . ask anything that comes to your mind . don\u2019t be content with the status quo if you personally see better solutions . go ahead and probe beneath the surface .\nno day passes like another . we are fast and flexible ! no one rests on status quo ; everybody pursues the goal to bring sixt amongst the best in the world . it is exciting anew every day to be part of it .\nthere is no standstill at sixt . as soon as a decision is made , all participants do their utmost to achieve the targeted goal . this makes working here very vivacious , varied and exciting for me . it never is boring . and at the end of every day , you feel like you have really been able to achieve something .\nduring my trainee program , i had the opportunity to work in different cities in germany . among other places , i was deployed in berlin , nuremberg , munich and leipzig . here , i could make contacts within the sixt world relatively quickly , and i count on these still today .\nkonstantin sixt , born 1982 , is a member of the managing board since february 2015 and responsible for sales of sixt se . konstantin sixt studied in geneva , paris and london and holds an msc in int . accounting and finance from the city university ( cass business school ) , london . he joined sixt se in 2005 and was responsible for the company ' s entire online business . in this function he was instrumental for the group\u2019s further development in the areas of internet and mobile . in 2013 he assumed executive management for german sales of sixt vehicle rental . with becoming managing board member in 2015 he is given charge of national and international sales as well as the group ' s global e - commerce business .\ndetlev p\u00e4tsch , born 1951 , is a member of the managing board since 1993 and is responsible for operations / coo of sixt se . detlev p\u00e4tsch holds a degree in economics and worked from 1975 to 1986 for heinrich heine gmbh & co . kg in karlsruhe , where he held various management functions among others in customer service , procurement and mrp . in 1986 he joined sixt se and was responsible for operations and expansion , before being appointed board member in 1993 .\nerich sixt , born 1944 , manages the company since 1969 and is the third generation to successfully lead the company founded in 1912 . under his stewardship sixt turned from a local vehicle rental company into an internationally operative provider for high - quality mobility services with around 2 , 200 stations in over 100 countries . the sixt group generates revenues of eur 2 billion and employed more than 5 , 000 people worldwide .\nalexander sixt , born 1979 , is a member of the managing board since february 2015 and responsible for organization and strategy of sixt se . before switching to sixt se , alexander sixt was senior consultant at roland berger\u2019s center of competence for corporate performance and restructuring . his focus was on financing and restructuring issues in the automotive and industry segments . prior to this assignment alexander sixt was a member of the m & a ; division of deutsche bank in london . in 2009 alexander sixt joined the sixt group . until 2010 he signed responsible for conceptualization and implementation of the efficiency program of sixt leasing se . thereafter he was made head of sixt se ' s corporate development and strategy assuming responsibility for all strategic and m & a ; projects as well as the programs geared to raising efficiency in the group . in addition to these he was also in charge of central procurement and mobility services such as drivenow . in february 2015 alexander sixt was appointed member of the managing board with responsibility for group strategy , m & a ; , central procurement , process management as well as the new mobility services . he is also responsible for global human resources and the management of all shared service and administrative functions .\ndr . julian zu putlitz , born 1967 , is a member of the managing board since september 2009 and responsible for finances / cfo of sixt se . dr . zu putlitz , holds a doctorate in economics ( university of bamberg ) , and since 1998 worked for roland berger strategy consultants , where he became a partner in 2004 . in this role he was responsible for a variety of projects with renown clients from various different industries . dr . zu putlitz ' assignments addressed in particular strategy development , corporate finance , process - and cost optimization , mergers & acquisitions including post - merger integration as well as controlling - and risk management systems for large corporations , above all for banks .\nthe marketing associate or manager that came up with this needs a raise . i ' m sharing it on my wall . this was genius !\ngotta love this real time advertising by @ sixtde\u2026 einfach gut . # gdl # weselsky # sixt\nbest cars , best prices and best advertisements too ! sixt , keep it up .\nthanks to sixt , expensive cars are extinct . love this ! # sixt # carrentals # advertising\nyour marketing team needs all the credit for this and i will be using your company thanks to this .\ncorporate social responsibility ( csr ) is a permanent part of the sixt group\u2019s corporate policy . promoting activities for the sustainable and socially responsible actions of the company and its employees is part of our self - image , our mission statement and our value system at sixt .\nthe issues of energy and environment , as well as volunteering and supporting charitable causes are at the centre of our activities .\nlike many major cities , new york has a lengthy history of failed start - ups related to private transportation . it ' s not necessarily a fun city in which to drive or park , so many consumers\n, with new york as the first location in the united states . what does sixt ' s service offer ? a premium car , driver , and a\n. and there are two different options - - pay for a certain route ( point a to point b ) or pay for a period of time with a very limited 25 kilometers ( 15 . 5 mi . ) per hour . it ' s a niche that other rental car companies have tried ( and failed ) to successfully serve in the past (\nuber black service will run $ 225 - $ 287 plus tips on the same route .\nwhile this is a service offered by the traditional rental car company sixt , we ' re not able to help renters book private cars . private car hire is a pricey niche for those with precise transportation needs yet don ' t have timelines to deal with rental cars ; it ' s a more expensive ( and likely far more luxurious ) experience than the average cab or ride - share vehicle . and we always appreciate additional alternatives , whether short - term or long - term .\nready to book your next cheap rental car ? be your own driver by clicking below to request quotes . we ' ll then send you the best available offers within minutes .\nsorry , there was a problem subscribing you to our newsletter . please try to subscribe again later .\nautoslash will never disclose your email address to any third parties . you will be able to easily unsubscribe from our mailings at any time .\nwith consistently high demand consolidated operating revenue climbs 9 . 2 % over course of the year\ngroup earnings before taxes ( ebt ) for period january to september up by 14 . 8 % to eur 131 . 1 million\nconsolidated operating revenue ( excluding revenue from the sale of used leasing vehicles ) climbed 9 . 2 % from eur 1 . 13 billion to eur 1 . 23 billion . 35 . 9 % of revenues were generated abroad ( 9m 2013 : 34 . 5 % ) .\nrental revenues were up 10 . 0 % to eur 845 . 2 million after eur 768 . 3 million in the same period last year . sixt registered growth , both at home in germany ( + 5 . 1 % ) , where the company is by far the biggest vehicle rental company , as well as the markets outside germany ( + 16 . 8 % ) .\nleasing revenue climbed by 6 . 0 % to eur 310 . 5 million ( 9m 2013 : eur 292 . 9 million ) . the leasing business unit benefited from the ongoing growth of its contract portfolio .\ngroup total revenue rose 7 . 4 % to eur 1 . 34 billion ( 9m 2013 : eur 1 . 25 billion ) .\nconsolidated earnings before taxes ( ebt ) , the group\u2019s key earnings indicator , show a profit of eur 131 . 1 million for the first nine months or some 14 . 8 % more than for the same period last year ( eur 114 . 2 million ) . expressed in relation to consolidated operating revenue this amounts to a return on sales of 10 . 6 % ( 9m 2013 : 10 . 1 % ) .\nconsolidated operating revenue in the third quarter of 2014 increased by 10 . 4 % to eur 474 . 6 million , after eur 429 . 8 million in the same quarter of 2013 .\nrental revenues grew by 10 . 3 % , climbing to eur 337 . 5 million ( q3 2013 : eur 306 . 1 million ) .\nleasing revenues increased by 8 . 3 % to eur 105 . 6 million ( q3 2013 : eur 97 . 5 million ) .\nconsolidated revenues rose 9 . 6 % to eur 515 . 6 million ( q3 2013 : eur 470 . 5 million ) .\nfor the third quarter sixt reports ebt of eur 63 . 6 million . this means that last year ' s figure of eur 56 . 3 million , which was already very strong , was once more outperformed by 12 . 9 % .\na new version of thucydides is out ( version 0 . 9 . 235 ) , with bug fixes and new features !\nthucydides - 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{"id": 55553, "summary": [{"text": "condrain company ( 1983 ) limited is a sewer and watermain contractor in north america .", "topic": 16}, {"text": "condrain was founded in 1954 by brothers originally from sora , lazio , italy , alfredo de gasperis , angelo de gasperis , and antonio degasperis , as a concrete and drain company .", "topic": 32}, {"text": "condrain later expanded into land development and produced other related companies .", "topic": 38}, {"text": "condrain conducts business mainly within the greater toronto area , the golden horseshoe , western ontario , the ottawa region as well as in other provinces and the united states .", "topic": 7}, {"text": "companies in the condrain group construct roads ; supply recycled and virgin aggregate materials ; produce concrete pipe , precast units and lighting poles ; manufacture valves and fittings ; install gas lines , power lines , fibre optic cables , and street lighting ; build houses and commercial and industrial buildings ; and develop large tracts of land for community living .", "topic": 22}, {"text": "other related companies have included broadband communication , vineyards , such as vineland estates in the niagara region , and built golf courses . ", "topic": 3}], "title": "condrain", "paragraphs": ["condrain services a vast area of ontario , with a focus on the golden horseshoe .\nas canada\u2019s largest and leading site servicing contractor , condrain believes we have a . .\ncondrain installs over 120 , 000 m of sewers and watermains in any given year .\nmetrus development is established to plan and develop residential and commercial properties under the condrain brand .\ncopyright \u00a9 2016 condrain group . | powered by red ngen | privacy policy | our accessibility plan\ncondrain is committed to the health , safety and well - being of all our employees . .\nhailing from sora , italy , three young brothers opened the doors to condrain in toronto circa 1954 .\ncondrain specializes in solving water and wastewater issues for municipal agencies and private developers . more . . .\nthe cornerstone of the condrain group of companies , condrain was established in 1954 and focuses all of its efforts on installing high quality sewers , tunnels , and water mains to service both public and private sectors .\ncondrain founders fred degasperis , left , and tony degasperis are photographed in their offices . the brothers founded several companies , including condrain and aspen ridge homes , and are legends in the development community in the gta .\nconstrada is established by jim de gasperis to add road building to the vast list of condrain group\u2019s abilities . the company flourished and was eventually absorbed by condrain group where road construction is a large part of the business .\nfor more than half a century , condrain has built the clean water and safe sewage infrastructure that is vital in creating and sustaining ontario\u2019s communities . from source to tap and back , condrain offers an unparalleled capacity to perform .\nfor more than half a century , condrain has built the clean water arteries and safe sewage veins that are vital in creating and sustaining ontario\u2019s communities . from source to tap and back , condrain offers an unparalleled capacity to perform .\ncondrain\u2019s vertically integrated core infrastructure development services are being leveraged across a wide variety of industry sectors . more . . .\nduring an interview with citylifetv , jim degasperis of condrain group categorizes ferrari as one of the best manufacturers in the world .\ndegasperis called his little company with the pick - up truck , concrete and drain ltd . \u2014 better know today as condrain .\nunder the condrain umbrella there are today about a dozen other companies specializing in some aspect of the building business \u2014 including aspen ridge .\ntogether @ aquatechdpp @ dg _ _ group # condrain & # gems are our # conservationgala guardian sponsor . ty ! # sustainthecredit urltoken\na key service differentiator is in condrain\u2019s ability to assist clients in financing , designing and maintaining their infrastructure development projects . more . . .\nthe second generation is taking over the executive positions in the family firm . cousins jim and romeo are now co - ceos of condrain group .\nthe herridge feedermain 2100mm cpp , contract # 3 for the region of peel was awarded to condrain in january of 2009 . more . . .\ncondrain was awarded the first phase of this project in february 2010 and second phase in december 2011 . it involved the disentanglemen more . . .\nthe new community of erin mills begins development . this is condrain\u2019s first project with cadillac developments and the beginning of exponential growth for the company .\nshould be starting on monday , in either aurora or markham , with # condrain . words cant describe how amped i am right now . # roadtolocal793\nat condrain we believe your work stands for who you are , it speaks volumes and is the lasting symbol of your vision , passion and work ethic .\nat condrain , we believe that employees are the backbone of our business and our number one priority is to provide them with a safe and healthy work environment .\nwoot woot . day 3 # nashcon lets do this . whose still awake and got any energy left . i know i don ' t . # condrain urltoken\nplease fill out the form below and we will get back to you as soon as possible . condrain will use this information only for the purpose of responding to your inquiry .\ncondrain is one of the most experienced sewer and watermain contractors in north america with 60 years in the business . it is also the largest contractor of its kind in canada .\nstarted more than 50 years ago as a family business by the three degasperis brothers , the condrain group today is one of canada\u2019s largest water main and sewer contractors . and there are some big changes coming , ones that will make condrain an even better option for its clients and that will allow the company to thrive as it enters its next 50 years .\ncensus records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your condrain ancestors , such as occupation . occupation can tell you about your ancestor ' s social and economic status .\nstrada aggregates and strada crush are open to provide more convenient methods of collecting aggregate material for condrain group and other clients . these two companies become leaders in regards to ontario\u2019s recycling initiatives .\ngreat turn out again at the # gc . # welcome to first time attendees : @ regionofpeel ; # condrain ; # snyderconstruction ; and , # landdecor . # digsafe # callorclickbeforeyoudig urltoken\nprotecting our resources today , for tomorrow environmental protection is a fundamental component of any infrastructure project that we undertake . at condrain , our goal is to support our clients in cre more . . .\ncondrain gets its first 100 lot project and the company begins to grow and move forward at a faster rate . they began servicing significant acreage each year in the niagara region and eventually built 10 subdivisions there .\ncensus records can give you a fascinating window into the day - to - day lives of your condrain ancestors - like hours worked per week , level of education , veteran status , employers , and more .\ncondor properties is established . the company acts as one of condrain\u2019s real estate development bodies ; it manages / leases industrial , office , medical , and retail properties making up over 5 . 6 million square feet .\nfounded in 1954 by alfredo , angelo , and antonio de gasperis , condrain , a humble yet hard - working company flourished into a corporation that sets the benchmark for quality , expertise , safety and market . . .\nhelping our clients achieve their canadian dreams is at the heart of the condrain legacy . we\u2019re driven to making sure our clients achieve their goals and objectives in all aspects of core infrastructure construction , from small to large and from beginning to end . from conceptual design and engineering , to finance and construction , we make projects come to life . a tenacity instilled by our founders to deliver projects has catapulted condrain to the forefront of ontario\u2019s core infrastructure sector .\nnow celebrating 60 years in business and originally founded in 1954 , condrain group has become one of the largest and most successful infrastructure construction companies in north america . today , the company\u2019s business interests include community development , site servicing , municipal capital works , water and sewer infrastructure , and storm water management . condrain group is a vertically integrated business and manufactures a significant majority of the products they use including aggregate materials , concrete pipe and pre - cast units .\ncrowle fittings and supply ltd is acquired , which allows condrain group immediate access to : fittings , valves , hydrants , non - flexible dwd white pipe , cast iron test fittings , cast iron saddles for sewer connections , and more .\nat condrain we are committed to responding to all inquiries ; however , from time to time it may take us a little while . as part of our sustainability focus and improving the communities in which we live and work , we ask that you use email . please use the submit inquiry below ; choose from the 5 drop down categories to ensure that your communication is directed to the best representative to address your inquiry . we thank you for your interest in condrain .\njim explains how condrain hires and trains employees , noting that there are various ways this happens . there is not a great deal of turnover , but employees do retire and need to be replaced , he says . as a pre - emptive measure , condrain arranges what could be seen as casual apprenticeships : \u201cprobably the biggest thing we do here is when we bring in younger people who want to work in the field , we put them with senior people and train them that way , \u201d says jim . \u201cwe find that\u2019s probably the best way , because every company has its own philosophy . \u201d jim says that this is especially successful when preparing employees for supervisory positions . young engineers are being brought on board through a relationship that condrain has with seneca college . the unions where condrain\u2019s employees come from conduct their own training for on - site workers such as operators and labourers . jim notes that the company also has an extensive health and safety training program .\na member of the condrain group of companies , metrus properties was founded in 1972 and since then has become an acknowledged leader in development and property management , with a portfolio of over 15 million square feet of industrial , retail and office space .\non a number of projects , condrain has utilized what is called a design - build approach , where the company can deliver turnkey operations to its clients , taking care of an entire project from start to finish . as an example , romeo cites the work that condrain did in alliston , ontario , where it built a water main specifically for the nearby honda plant . the main was 55 kilometres long , running from alliston to the town of collingwood , and condrain worked on the design with snc - lavalin , in addition to arranging financing and , of course , constructing it . \u201cthere\u2019s no question that you cut through a lot of red tape and you create a lot of efficiencies through a design - build , \u201d says romeo .\nthe availability and diversity of its employees is one thing that allows condrain to respond quickly and get to work on projects . \u201cwe have a few different work forces and unions within the one company , \u201d romeo says . \u201cbecause of the size of company that we are and the equipment we have , we can mobilize very quickly , within weeks . \u201d often , delays are due to waiting for clients to get permits or sufficient financing in place to get work started , especially on private sector projects . besides being of the country\u2019s biggest sewer and water main contractors , condrain is also very big on earth moving , having ample equipment to get the job done . joining forces with con - strada , one of canada\u2019s biggest road - building companies , will allow the new condrain to complete work even more efficiently .\nan intrinsic and important aspect of the condrain group of companies core values and beliefs , is to give back . since immigrating to canada , the family has found support and success ; they understand the importance of giving back to the community that has allowed them to flourish .\ncondrain , which does from $ 350 to 400 million in business each year , is one of many companies under a holding company , explains romeo . its sister companies in the industry offer services such as the production of aggregate materials , lighting , valves and fittings ; installation of gas and power lines , fibre optic cables , and street lighting ; construction of residential , commercial , and industrial buildings ; and development of land for entire communities . the relationships with these other companies allow condrain to help clients get their projects completed with fewer headaches . \u201cit makes us very vertical and very efficient , \u201d says romeo . \u201cthat was part of the plan over the years from the first generation . \u201d for customers , it\u2019s a one - stop shop , he adds , though it requires a high degree of coordination between condrain and its sister companies .\nhailing from sora , italy , three young brothers opened the doors to condrain in toronto circa 1954 . alfredo , angelo , and antonio degasperis proved themselves through hard work , expertise , and determination - a mind - set and work ethic they\u2019ve carried through generations of their company . from humble beginnings , condrain has become one of canada\u2019s leaders in infrastructure development ; but it wasn\u2019t an overnight process . the brothers diligently worked to gain key contracts throughout the greater toronto area and provided incredible workmanship , quality , and professionalism to their clientele . their reputation as reliable craftsmen and businessmen soon spread , and the rest is history . condrain is still a family owned and managed company , and the legacy set by the founders still works to the future of this forward moving firm . it\u2019s always been about doing the job right , and they will continue to do so for a very long time .\nfounded in 1954 by alfredo , angelo , and antonio de gasperis , condrain , a humble yet hard - working company flourished into a corporation that sets the benchmark for quality , expertise , safety and market penetration . the condrain group now represents an impressive collection of companies and services that work in an array of different construction industries and platforms . we build from the underground up ; that is to say that our focus is developing land from its most raw stages . we\u2019ve always been about infrastructure , and delivering it in a form that\u2019s efficient , timely and incredibly reliable , exceeding industry quality standards . the company and its divisions now deliver a 360 - degree development process . we can do it all . from earthworks to sewers and watermains , to environmental , fabrication , road building and to the installation of fibre , electrical and gas lines , condrain has become a vertically integrated infrastructure construction company .\nan unusually short lifespan might indicate that your condrain ancestors lived in harsh conditions . a short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family . the ssdi is a searchable database of more than 70 million names . you can find birthdates , death dates , addresses and more .\naspen ridge homes is established . freddy and andrew de gasperis head the company and allow the condrain group to develop land from infrastructure all the way to family residences . aspen ridge homes are beautifully designed , offer high - end quality , fantastic features and finishes , and work to promote community in the neighbourhoods in which they are built .\nthe late ephraim diamond was a founding partner and chairman of cadillac fairview and liked to tell the story of fred degasperis coming to his office one day to collect blueprints to make a bid for condrain to install water and sewer lines for a new community cf was proposing on 7 , 000 acres west of toronto to be called erin mills .\nit was a natural move , says jim . condrain would pick up work that included roads , and , acting as a general contractor , would sub - contract out the road work to con - strada , and vice versa . \u201cit was sort of a hand - in - hand situation , \u201d he notes . a lot of the work that the two companies did was closely related , more so than with other sister companies . the transition has not been an effortless one , and it has included work on rebranding and more practical concerns , such as moving all of con - strada\u2019s and condrain\u2019s employees into the same office . jim says the goal is to get everything in place by this april .\njim explains that the company evaluates each job before it makes a bid , in order to see if it\u2019s a good fit for their equipment and people . they know what their strengths are , and if the project involves earth work , pipe work , and gravel work , they pursue it , he says , as opposed to projects that are heavily weighted toward paving or concrete bases . \u201cthe good thing for us is that we have a big advantage in that looking at different projects , we look at our own company , condrain group , but also our sister companies . \u201d this means that projects can be picked up for which condrain will be the general contractor , but work will then be fed to sister companies .\ncondrain\u2019s mainstay for past 50 years has been green - field development , but both jim and romeo recognize that the company\u2019s focus may have to shift as long as the current economic slowdown keeps private projects on the backburner . the cousins\u2019 experiences in working in the mushrooming suburbs around toronto building roads and doing sewer and water main work have allowed them to build up a strong portfolio in the private sector ; now , though , they are turning to capital projects to fill in the gap as new housing developments are put on hold . \u201csince the company started , it\u2019s been dabbling in capital work , even though it hasn\u2019t been the core business , \u201d says jim . but this doesn\u2019t mean that the new condrain will be left behind . \u201cour equipment and our people are very versatile , \u201d he adds .\ncondrain , the contractor the three degasperis brothers started a half - century ago , is best known for building sewers , water mains , storm drains and other essential urban arteries . but its most prominent project in recent years involved a water body of a different variety . the company was part of the redevelopment of the friday harbour marina in innisfil , ont . , widening and deepening the shore of lake simcoe .\nromeo notes that there has been a great deal of internal restructuring , and because of some strategic promotions , he and jim will have more support in the work they do . romeo says that increased staff involvement in the company\u2019s planning will ease the process , \u201cfrom concept to completion . \u201d many of the staff members who have been promoted have a long history with the company , and their expertise is a valuable asset , especially as the company continues to grow . \u201cwhen my father and uncles started the business , there were only a few companies , \u201d romeo says . \u201cmy cousin and i are responsible for overseeing about a dozen companies . \u201d he explains that though their priorities lie with condrain , keeping tabs on all of the companies and how they work together means that he and jim need staff to keep condrain running smoothly . \u201cwe can\u2019t be here every single day , every single hour , \u201d he says .\nanother change that\u2019s been in the works throughout the past year has been the amalgamation of con - strada under the condrain brand . romeo says that one of the conditions that his father and uncles put on the transfer of control to him and jim was that the company\u2019s operations would be streamlined . \u201cit creates more efficiency for our customer , \u201d says romeo . \u201cit\u2019s one point of contact , versus two points of contact . \u201d says jim : \u201cit\u2019s the same people , just a little bit different direction . \u201d\nwhen asked about the recently announced federal budget , and its inclusion of $ 12 million in infrastructure spending , romeo is cautiously optimistic . \u201cwe\u2019re looking forward to seeing what\u2019s actually going to happen , \u201d he says , but he adds that the stipulation that municipalities will have the match federal funds to a certain degree could prove a sticking point . however , the injection of money into the industry that condrain is a step in the right direction , he says , and it will get some people back to work .\njim says that when it comes to capital projects condrain will evaluate them the same way it does private projects , by ensuring the company\u2019s people and equipment will get the job done better than any other company . \u201cwe\u2019re not going to re - build the 401 , \u201d he says . instead , the company will seek out projects that would better be called \u201csemi - green field , \u201d such as extending a highway , or adding to existing roadways with clover - leaf ramp structures . he says that condrain\u2019s expertise in water main construction will likely be in high demand , as he estimates there will be many projects to build large feeder mains connecting one community to another . capital projects can be a little more complicated , but the core characteristics are the same , he says . \u201cpipes are pipes and roads are roads . \u201d he emphasizes that the company will not have to change direction entirely , nor does it want to , and that perhaps 30 or 40 per cent of the gap left by diminished green - field work will be filled by public sector projects .\ncondrain\u2019s employees , which at its peak time will number from 600 to 650 , are drawn from unions , and due to the seasonal nature of their work , the same employees do not have to return to the company year after year . but they do . this is something that romeo notes with pride : \u201ceven in these tough times , i\u2019m confident that all our staff will come back and that our turnover rate is probably about 20 to 25 years , \u201d he says . \u201cthese are unionized employees , so that\u2019s quite long . \u201d\nbrothers alfredo ( fred ) , angelo and antonio founded the degaspiris family\u2019s group of companies , which includes condrain , commercial and retail contractor metrus and developer aspen ridge homes . while the family nature of the business was never in doubt ( when all three brothers were alive , they would meet on saturdays to scout out potential areas to develop in the gta ) , no one was just handed control . cousins romeo and jim degasperis worked in the field from their early teens and became co - ceos in 2013 ( romeo left in 2013 ) .\ndecember 1954 , in toronto , ontario a small concrete and drain company incorporated under the name of con - drain by the founding de gasperis brothers . over the years this tiny business has steadily expanded into a major operation within the land development industry and has spawned many related companies along the way . since its inception , the company has outgrown no fewer than four head office locations . today , condrain conducts business within the greater toronto area , the golden horseshoe , western ontario , the ottawa region , as well as other provinces and the united states .\nweather is somewhat of a factor in determining when the company will shut down each year , but this year , says romeo , the decision was based solely on availability of projects . \u201cthe volume is down , \u201d he says . \u201cwe\u2019ve had a large number of projects deferred . that , based on talking with our customers and sitting down with our staff and scheduling out the crews , gives us so many weeks of work . that determines when we should start . \u201d he says that condrain doesn\u2019t bring people on and off . \u201cwe try to keep our people throughout the year . that\u2019s the way you keep good employees as well . \u201d\njim says he anticipates there will be a lot of workers available this year , though romeo notes that the company will start up later , hiring workers back well into february , rather than the usual start - up in mid - to late - january . \u201clet\u2019s just hope that the government puts a lot of work out and puts people back to work , \u201d says jim . \u201cwe\u2019ll go from there . \u201d for a company that\u2019s been around for as long as condrain , there are still some things that are out of their control . and one of these things is the country\u2019s economy and the effects that a downturn can have on their business .\nromeo thinks the days of coming across green - field developments with 1000 residential ready - for - service lots are coming to a close . \u201cthat\u2019s going to force us to , no question , go into more capital projects , \u201d he says . in ontario , the government has mandated a drive towards intensification , meaning that green - field work is becoming harder and harder to come by , and instead there is an increased number of non - green - field projects , such as erecting condominiums in suburban areas . \u201cin those kinds of applications , you don\u2019t need a lot of sewers and a lot of roads , \u201d says romeo . condrain , then , has to look to make up the difference elsewhere . \u201cwe are definitely going to be focusing on capital projects and reconstruction projects , \u201d he says . \u201cbut we\u2019ll\ncondrain and con - strada have left their marks on the communities where they work with more than water mains and roads . jim and romeo , and their employees , have been involved in making positive contributions in numerous ways . \u201calmost every municipality that we\u2019ve worked in , we\u2019ve helped through some form of charity or contribution towards a hospital or a park , \u201d says romeo . jim says that their financial donations are most often focused on hospitals and other medical care organizations , but they have also given to churches and schools , in the form of both financial support and by lending their people and equipment to help with infrastructure projects , such as building parking lots . \u201cwe try to look at the communities where we\u2019re actually working and give certain people a hand where it\u2019s needed , \u201d says jim , noting that requests come across his desk nearly every day .\nromeo degasperis literally grew up with the company . now in his early 40s , he is set to take over condrain , in partnership with his cousin jim degasperis , and oversee the next phase of its development . romeo notes that his father and two brothers , who in 1954 founded what was then con - drain in toronto , are ready to pass the reins to the next generation , though this decision was not made brashly . the family meets each saturday to talk about the past week , says romeo , so that they can share information about the various divisions and aspects of the business with one another . \u201csaturdays give us that time to get together and catch up , \u201d he adds . about a year ago they began discussing a succession plan . it was decided that jim and romeo would be appointed to head the company , running it jointly , as co - ceos and president and vice - president , respectively .\nsave up to 25 % with the purchase of a 2018 eagles nest unrestricted twosome bundle .\nprepaid bundles of golf passes that provide you with the benefits , flexibility and value unavailable at a private club . you can enjoy the best public course in the gta for a fraction of the cost of a private club membership .\nour beautiful facilities are perfect for weddings , private gatherings , meetings , special events and tournaments .\nchoose from lago , jim and garry ' s pub or gourmet express catering .\nrates vary depending on the day of the week and time of year . book conveniently online 24 / 7 or call the golf shop at 905 - 653 - 4653 .\ncanadian golf magazine ranks eagles nest as # 25 course in canada and # 7 amongst all public courses . - summer 2013\nthe vaughan citizen ' s michael hayakawa talks about the score golf top 100 golf courses in canada 2010 , ranking eagles nest at 22nd .\nscore golf magazine ranks the 10 best public courses in ontario . eagles nest comes in 3rd in all of ontario , 1st in the gta , 2nd in southern ontario , and wins the toughest challenge .\nscore golf magazine ranks the top five public courses in canada . eagles nest comes in 3rd .\nscore golf magazine shares with us the 2008 top 100 golf courses in canada . eagles nest ranks at number 23 .\nontario golf magazine shares with us the 2007 top 50 courses in ontario . eagles nest golf sticks close to the top in the 8th spot .\nscore golf magazine\nthe dream of a group of toronto real estate developers , the majority of eagles nest was initially an old aggregate pit , with some natural rolling meadows and trees at the west . with largely a blank slate , toronto designer doug carrick created an inland links with massive faux dunes , acres of fescue and crafty , rolling greens .\ntoronto golf\nwhen it came to first - place votes , more than half the panel ( nine ) gave eagles nest gc in maple their no . 1 choice . no other layout recieved more than three first - place nods .\nthe toronto star\nyou could ask , ' what ' s a chef like you doing in a place like this ? ' after all , the chef is renowned among the downtown food crowd and the place he ' s in is surrounded by acres of land that are still being bulldozed for new semi - detached homes .\nglobe golf\nunderstated course architect doug carrick lets his work talk for him , and eagles nest makes a loud statement about his talents .\nontario golf\nrather than relying on dramatic scenery or a wilderness setting , doug carrick sculpted eagles nest gc to emulate the rugged dunes typically found on the linksland courses of scotland and ireland .\ndoug carrick designed this public course , which opened on may 17 and charges a $ 190 green fee , and he has outdone himself . magazines might as well hand the best new course award to eagles nest . it ' s hard to imagine anything better .\nfairways\nthe city above toronto will soar to new heights this spring when spectacular eagles nest golf club unveils its wings and ascends to its destiny as one of the country ' s best .\nan old sand and gravel extraction site , eagles nest has been transformed by the accomplished canadian architect doug carrick into a compelling links - style track , its sand scars shaped to resemble eroded dunes .\n* by selecting this option , you are granting eagles nest golf club inc . permission to email you . emails are serviced by constant contact\nthis copy is for your personal non - commercial use only . to order presentation - ready copies of toronto star content for distribution to colleagues , clients or customers , or inquire about permissions / licensing , please go to : urltoken\nfrom 30 metres below the ground to 41 storeys above it , the degasperis family has left its mark on this town .\nthere is very little new building in the greater toronto area where fred degasperis and his two brothers , tony and angelo , haven\u2019t made some contribution to its existence .\nin the evening , tony degasperis does the delicate and intricate work of adding tiny details to the spanish galleons and british man - of - war model ships he builds in his home work shop .\nyou ' ll find fred and teresa degasperis whirling around a dance floor most friday evenings .\nandrew and christene degasperis , shown in the showroom for the richmond street condo project , are the second generation of the family in the building business .\neven if your house is 100 years old , it could very well be getting its water or shedding its sewage through infrastructure manufactured and installed by the degasperis brothers .\nthousands of families are living in new homes , or relatively new homes , built by three of the degasperis children . tony\u2019s son and daughter , andrew and christene , and their cousin \u201cyoung freddy\u201d \u2014 his dad is fred \u2014 operate aspen ridge homes , a building firm that is erecting townhomes in waterdown and luxury suites in studio 2 , a 41 - storey condo tower rising downtown on richmond st . , plus everything in between .\nrumor has it that the youngsters named their new housing company in 1992 after returning from a fun weekend of skiing in aspen , colo .\nthey build their homes on land owned and developed by their fathers \u2014 as do dozens of other home building firms . the degasperis brothers are among canada\u2019s largest private landowners .\nhe was a young immigrant from italy in the mid 1950s and had a small firm that poured and finished concrete for other builders . he was operating a cement - finishing machine near the end of a 14 - hour day on the freshly poured 18th floor of a highrise building being built by cadillac construction before it became cadillac fairview . the apartment tower was on sheppard ave . e . , long before the don valley parkway extended north of highway 401 .\nfred was asleep on his feet and didn\u2019t notice that the whirling trawls on the finishing machine were waltzing him ever closer to the open edge of the concrete shell . when the machine plunged over the edge , degasperis instantly woke up and staggered back from certain death .\nhis big concern was that he had rented the finishing machine and would now have to dig into his savings to replace it . about all his little company had in assets was an old pick - up truck with a few long - handled spades in the back . oh yes , and a small piece of land near grimsby , that in those days was considered the dark side if the moon .\ndegasperis had to sell that grimsby lot to replace the smashed machine and he was stunned . \u201chere i am working 14 - hour days , seven days a week , and that land sitting there doing nothing had earned more money in a year than i did , \u201d said degasperis in a star interview .\nthat\u2019s when a light went on above his head . buy land . buy as much and as often as you can .\nand so he did . today , if you want to build housing subdivisions , or shopping malls , or industrial parks in the gta , even southern ontario , you\u2019ll likely need to talk to a degasperis .\n\u201cfred came back to me and said he had studied our infrastructure plans and his company was prepared to build the system , but added , \u2018of course you know it won\u2019t work . \u2019\n\u201ci said \u2018whaddya mean it won\u2019t work ? we\u2019ve had the biggest engineering company in the country design this infrastructure system . \u2019 and fred says to me . . . well , it\u2019s simple . s - - - doesn\u2019t flow uphill . \u201d\n\u201ci told him if he\u2019s so smart , draw up your own plan , \u201d said diamond , an engineering graduate of queen\u2019s university . degasperis has little formal education , but has a reputation in the construction industry for \u201creading the land . \u201d\n\u201che brought a plan back to me and i showed it to our engineering firm . they confirmed his system would work and it saved us nearly $ 100 million dollars , \u201d diamond said in a star interview with this writer in 1986 .\ntoday , the degasperis brothers own erin mills . they bought it from cf in partnership with the late marco muzzo ( the pemberton group ) , rudy bratty ( remington homes ) , eli reisman , ( great gulf group ) , larry robinson and former cf chairman jack daniels ( the daniels corp . ) .\nthe names muzzo and bratty can often be found in the same sentence with degasperis , particularly on development agreements . the three distinct families are partners in the gta\u2019s biggest residential developments . together , under the joint - venture partnership metrus developments , they created springdale in brampton , which will have 75 , 000 residents in 22 , 000 homes when completed . they converted greenwood racetrack at lake shore blvd . e . and woodbine ave . , into an award - winning residential community which was north america\u2019s largest urban redevelopment project .\nvellore village in vaughan has more than 16 , 000 residents today and nearly 80 per cent of its population is roman catholic . that\u2019s why one of ontario\u2019s largest catholic churches \u2014 st . clare of assisi \u2014 was built in the middle of the new community . it can seat 1 , 200 people at a time and most of toronto\u2019s biggest building firms contributed materials , labour or funds to its creation .\nthat\u2019ll leave more time for the founding brothers to concentrate on their non - construction passions .\nfred and his wife , teresa , are very much into ballroom dancing . whirling around a dance floor is where you\u2019ll find them on most friday evenings \u2014 not as competitors , but as passionate hobbyists . starting each morning with 100 lengths in his indoor swimming pool helps fred cut a mean rug on friday nights .\ntony\u2019s thick hands are gnarled and raw from years of changing carburetors on 50 - ton bulldozers , but in the evening they turn to delicate and intricate work as he adds tiny details to the spanish galleons and british man - o - war model ships he builds in his home work shop .\nthe degasperis family has contributed millions of their dollars to a wide variety of local charities , from kids\u2019 soccer teams to full - scale cancer wards and heart clinics in various hospitals .\nmany thousands have had their lives improved by their donations \u2014 although one fellow in vellore village curses the generosity of the degasperis brothers .\nhe doesn\u2019t want his name used , but has complained that sunday is the only day he gets to sleep in , \u201cyet those damn degasperis brothers won\u2019t let me do it . \u201d\nhe is referring to his nearby neighbours \u2014 the three very large bells in the steeple of st . clare of assisi church .\nthe bells that announce mass on sunday morning are named saint alfredo , saint anthony and saint angelo .\ncopyright owned or licensed by toronto star newspapers limited . all rights reserved . republication or distribution of this content is expressly prohibited without the prior written consent of toronto star newspapers limited and / or its licensors . to order copies of toronto star articles , please go to : urltoken\nthe toronto star and thestar . com , each property of toronto star newspapers limited , one yonge street , 4th floor , toronto , on , m5e 1e6\n2018 started with a strong first quarter with demand outstripping supply with the office sector leading the main asset classes .\nthe real estate market is heating up . of course , some markets are hotter than others and have been seeing sales surge in recent months .\nthe commercial real estate market in canada remains red hot even as residential markets in many of canada\u2019s largest cities cool off .\nmetrus is continually preparing prime locations for new business communities . our meticulous involvement in every detail ensures the highest . . .\nour architects design your building to be both aesthetically pleasing and highly efficient . our in - house construction management division ensures . . .\nmetrus offers your company one - stop shopping for your real estate needs : take advantage of all our services , all under one roof . we specialize . . .\nmetrus in - house property managers and trusted maintenance staff are the best in the business . we keep each building in top condition and . . .\nthe cousins plan to modernize the company to some degree , says romeo , by looking at different marketing strategies and designing a new logo . however , they will never set aside the company\u2019s proud history . \u201cwe still have the grassroots that we were brought up with , \u201d says romeo . \u201cboth my cousin and i worked in the field , from the age of 12 or 13 years old . \u201d indeed , the cousins spent summers in the shop and out in the field , gaining experience in various positions , from pipe layer , to foreman , to machine operator , eventually working their ways into the office . romeo was trained as a civil engineer and came into the office full - time when he was 30 . jim jumped right into the business after high school , and worked away from home , in cities such as hamilton , st . catherines , and port dover for four years , running projects on - site .\nshortly after jim was married at age 22 , the company launched its road construction arm , called con - strada , which he ran beginning in 1980 . \u201cwe felt at the time that we needed to be self - sufficient in roads , \u201d he says . the company started off small , doing a couple million dollars of business in its first year . con - strada grew by doing work for municipalities , and other industrial , commercial , and institutional projects . con - strada expanded into a group of companies , including strada crush , which recycles concrete and asphalt for use in construction projects ; strada aggregates ; and strada environmental .\nthe experience that the cousins gained working in the field is priceless . \u201cif you\u2019ve worked in all those positions , outside , for probably 18 years , the employees or the staff below you can\u2019t pull the wool over your eyes , \u201d romeo notes . \u201ci can drive by a worksite and basically pick out , from a distance , things that are not right . no school will give you that . that\u2019s just practical experience . \u201d\n\u201cthe employees are the backbone of the company , \u201d romeo says . as the owners of the company , he and jim have a responsibility to make sure that we have work and that things are running efficiently , but the daily grind of business falls on the company\u2019s administrative staff and on - site workers .\nthis versatility is not an accident . romeo says that the company has continued to occasionally pick up capital projects in order to keep employees proficient in both kinds of projects and to keep administration staff up to speed on working in conjunction with government staff . \u201cby having that benefit , we\u2019re able right now to retool and chase capital work , \u201d says romeo . according to jim , the company has already landed some capital projects , and he is confident they will pick up more . if it wasn\u2019t for the government work , jim says , they\u2019d be pursing projects in other cities , such as ottawa , far from where the bulk of their work has been done up to now .\nand there is a great deal to be done . romeo notes that it is not just new projects that will be built , but money will also go towards rehabilitation work . \u201cin the city of toronto you\u2019ve got a lot of old sewer , a lot of old bridges , a lot of old institutions that are failing , \u201d he says . another positive about this influx of capital work is that , according to romeo and despite what many in the public might believe , these projects often involve less red tape . \u201cwhen a government project is ready to go , they\u2019ve got all their t\u2019s crossed and i\u2019s dotted , \u201d romeo says . when the economy slows down , the government tries to catch up on infrastructure , he notes . projects that have already been designed and approved and are sitting on the shelf can be put into action quickly . \u201cwhen it\u2019s time to call the tender and go out for the work , all the red tape\u2019s been dealt with , \u201d he says .\njim also lends his expertise and industry connections to help with the planning and construction of various community projects . he is currently helping raise money for the evergreen brick works project in toronto\u2019s don valley , where evergreen , a national charity , is trying to raise $ 55 million to transform a historic site that was abandoned for decades into a venue that showcases green design and promotes urban sustainability . his experience working on large - scale projects allows jim to help work with planners and engineers to find ways to save costs , something that he notes can make all the difference in getting an important project completed . \u201csometimes it\u2019s not what you make , it\u2019s what you save .\n3f commerce and industry plaza 1030 campus ave . cor . park ave . mckinley town center , fort bonifacio taguig city , philippines 1634\nit is my great honor and privilege to assume the presidency of the philippine chamber of commerce and industry ( pcci ) ! i am grateful to my predecessor , mr . george t . barcelon , and the pcci board of directors for their contributions to the chamber as well as their leadership in propelling the chamber\u2019s advocacies , membership services and international business relations to greater heights .\nconnect with businesses both here and abroad . pcci members get exclusive access with business forums , seminars , and other business matching events .\nseneca is at the forefront of providing student - focused teaching and learning that is redefining how people think about postsecondary education .\nestablished in 1978 , con - elco ltd , is one of the largest underground utility contractors in ontario . con - elco has extensive experience in both upgrading and installing new utility distribution systems for a number of utilities .\nfellmore is a licensed electrical contractor in ontario ( ecra / esa license # 7002667 ) . fellmore is also an approved contractor with the ontario ministry of transportation , major city and regional municipalities in ontario and hydro utility companies in ontario .\nconcreate usl is a national construction company specializing in heavy civil construction and structure rehabilitation . while the projects we carry out are rarely straightforward , the philosophy at concreate usl most certainly is . we complete projects in a timely fashion , and we always deliver high quality results . of course , our employees are essential to our success . our fine work and reputation speak for themselves , whether the project includes the repair or new construction of a bridge in alberta , rehabilitation of a parking structure in ontario , or one of our recent successes : the construction of a luge track for the 2010 olympics .\ndba engineering provides its professional services to a growing client base representing both the public sector ( federal , provincial , etc . ) and the private sector which would include architects , engineers , etc . our vision is\nto be recognized as the leading engineering consulting firm in the disciplines of construction materials as well as earth and environmental sciences\nhaving said that , we are looking for a number of top - quality civil and / or environmental graduating students . the primary function of the successful candidates will be to conduct soil and material testing . traditionally , we have hired for our markham location but this year we want students who are geographically flexible and would work at any site in canada . in order to apply , you must have daily access to a reliable vehicle , must be willing to travel and / or be relocated , have an interest in this type of work , have strong communication and interpersonal skills and not be afraid of\nphysical\nwork . the salary will be in line with what other organizations are paying ; taking into account your previous education and experience . all expenses incurred on behalf of dba will be reimbursed . this is an excellent opportunity to start your career with a world - class organization , gain some hands - on experience and make some money .\ndelcan corporation is a dynamic multi - disciplinary engineering firm providing systems and infrastructure solutions in three primary areas : transportation , water and information technology . since our inception over 55 years ago , delcan has contributed our award - winning integrated services to key projects throughout north america and in over 70 countries around the world with outstanding success . we have hired from seneca . responsibilities will include assisting in design development , prepare working drawings , writing specifications , as it relates to drainage and irrigation systems , sewers and sewage treatment facilities , water control systems and structures . additionally , the incumbent will read blueprints , estimate costs and materials and be willing to travel to client sites , as needed . career opportunities : civil engineering technologist"]}
{"id": 55554, "summary": [{"text": "thor equities is a real estate development , leasing and management firm , with headquarters in new york city , london and mexico city .", "topic": 39}, {"text": "thor equities owns property in the united states , canada , europe , russia , india and latin america , including london \u2019s historic burlington arcade and the palmer house hilton .", "topic": 23}, {"text": "in new york city , thor owns retail , office and residential properties on fifth avenue and madison avenue as well as in soho , flatiron , the meatpacking district , and brooklyn including coney island .", "topic": 31}, {"text": "thor also has investments in major u.s. cities including san francisco \u2019s union square ; georgetown in washington , d.c. ; robertson boulevard in west hollywood ; collins avenue ; lincoln road ; wynwood and the design district in miami .", "topic": 39}, {"text": "thor offers investment vehicles for institutional investors through its thor urban property funds .", "topic": 39}, {"text": "thor equities also has several subsidiary companies including retail advisory and tenant representation firm thor retail advisors . ", "topic": 39}], "title": "thor equities", "paragraphs": ["as coo of thor equities , melissa gliatta works closely with mr . sitt to expand thor equities ' global business activities .\nthor equities adds to manhattan footprint with $ 590m deal for 530 fifth ave .\nthor equities lands evan williams ' obvious corp . for 75k square feet at 760 market st\nlarissa belova is the head of capital markets at thor equities , a privately . . .\nalexandra frangos is the vice president of retail leasing at thor equities , a . . .\nmelissa gliatta is an executive vice president at thor equities , a privately held . . .\njonathan scheinberg is an executive vice president at thor equities , a privately held . . .\nscott sherman is the director of acquisitions at thor equities , a privately held . . .\njoseph sitt is the ceo of thor equities , the privately held development and . . .\nthor equities is also the exclusive representative of global retailers through thor retail advisors , a premier leasing agent for marquee properties worldwide .\nalan klein is an executive vice president at thor equities and co - head of . . .\nthor equities doubles its money with historic s . f . building sale - san francisco business times\ncory elbaum is a managing director and co - chair of acquisitions at thor equities , . . .\n562 - 564 fifth avenue are two adjacent buildings owned by thor equities , a privately . . .\npictured at top : a rendering of the proposed red hoek point . rendering courtesy of thor equities .\nthor equities lands evan williams ' obvious corp . for 75k square feet at 760 market st\nthor equities completes $ 375 million sale of the phelan bldg . in san francisco ' s union square\nthe time was right to sell the building , said thor equities chief executive joseph sitt in a statement .\njoseph sitt ' s favorite wall of this year was created by john ahearn ( photo : thor equities ) .\nthe coney art walls featured street art like this piece from lady aiko . ( photo : thor equities ) .\nas business boomed , sitt sold his interest in 2000 to concentrate on urban real estate through his company thor equities .\nin a prepared statement , joe sitt , ceo of thor equities , noted aspen ' s attraction to luxury retailers .\nthor equities is transforming one of its coney island properties into an outdoor museum called coney art walls \u2014 until autumn .\nsituation vacant : people\u2019s playground leaders complain that thor equities\u2019s properties off stillwell avenue are lying fallow for yet another summer .\nthor equities completes $ 375 million sale of the phelan bldg . in san francisco ' s union square - costar group\njoseph j . sitt is ceo of thor retail advisors and president & ceo of thor equities , a global real estate leader . thor equities owns prime property in the united states , europe and latin america , with a $ 10 billion portfolio and development pipeline totaling more than 20 million square feet .\nthor equities is also affiliated with several companies including thor urbana which invests in prime retail real estate in mexico , the retail advisory and tenant representation firm thor high street advisors , and the luxury real estate brokerage firm town residential .\nethan goodman , director of new york planning & project management at fox rothschild ( land use council to thor equities ) , and catherine dannenbring , director of development at thor equities . , present to cb6 on december 1 . ( photo by noah phillips )\n( ipe re ) thor equities aims to raise up to us $ 400m ( \u20ac378m ) for a mexican real estate strategy .\nthor equities , owners of a prime property portfolio along luxury retail corridors worldwide . thor retail advisors leverages this relationship to achieve maximum results for each and every one of our exclusive clients .\nlaurence karsenti is head of retail leasing at thor equities affiliate thor retail advisors . ms . karsenti is based in thor\u2019s paris office at 101 avenue des champs - \u00e9lys\u00e9es , where she is responsible for managing and overseeing the company\u2019s growing european leasing business .\nthor equities , has acquired its first property in spain , a prime retail property at 9 puerto del sol in madrid , company executives announced .\ngladstone thinks he can pull off a similar strategy at 212 fifth , where he\u2019s partnering with joseph sitt\u2019s thor equities and building and land technology .\nfundamentally , thor equities is a value engineering property investor . this means identifying assets with higher potential rents than are currently realized ; for example , thor equities may determine a residential complex could command higher prices per room if existing management only reduced costs and focused more intently on renter satisfaction .\nacadia realty trust city planning commission historic house trust of new york city new york city economic development corp . red real estate the real estate group ny thor equities time equities inc . chris havens joseph sitt small business top stories coney island\nserpentina , of part of multi - arts center coney island usa , was also in attendance at coney art walls ( photo : thor equities ) .\nthor equities is hosting an open - air exhibition called coney art walls on its blacktopped lot at 1320 bowery on the west side of stillwell avenue .\nthanks for your comment , joanne . we\u2019re sorry to hear about macomb mall . when we googled it , a recent review on yelp turned up that referred to it as dying mall . also a thor equities job ad for a general manager to \u201cinstill thor equities culture into macomb mall\u2026\u201d good luck , roseville\nrealizing the need for a more international presence , thor expands in the european and latin america markets , opening offices in london for thor retail advisors , and forming thor urbana in mexico .\nthor equities aims to raise up to us $ 400m for a mexican real estate strategy . the new york - based firm\u2019s thor urbana affiliate is looking to raise capital to target retail and mixed - use schemes in mexico .\nthor equities and taconic investment partners are selling samsung\u2019s offices in the meatpacking district , located at 837 washington street , for a reported record price in the neighborhood .\nred hoek point is being bankrolled by thor equities , which purchased the 280 richards st . property in 2005 for $ 40 million , as reported by curbed .\nthor equities presents a new way to look at residential real estate . we emphasize the customer relationship , combined with our experience and strong understanding of the market .\nand premier equities\u2019 63 greene street , women\u2019s wear daily reported . herm\u00e8s will reportedly . . .\nthor equities is a leader in the development , leasing and management of commercial , residential , retail , hotel and mixed - use assets in premier urban locations worldwide .\nrendering of the renovated and repositioned building at 816 - 820 w . fulton market . note the restored punched windows and new retail bays . image courtesy of thor equities\nnew york - based thor equities selected greystar to market and lease the residences at kirby collection , a 25 - story residential tower that\u2019s expected to be complete in september .\nelsewhere in the houston area , thor equities also is developing the shoppes at cinco ranch , which is anchored by a 100 , 000 - square - foot lowe\u2019s store .\nfounded by president & ceo joseph j . sitt , thor equities is a new york - based leader in urban residential and commercial real estate development , ownership and management .\nthor equities only invests in one subsector : major urban real estate . after starting in low - income retail buildings , thor spread to include luxury properties , affluent commercial centers , hotels , mixed - use assets and select suburban real estate .\nthe city had a competing vision and attempted to buy thor\u2019s land , but thor did not accept the city\u2019s offer . the negotiations continued and\nthor equities has not yet secured an anchor tenant for the office space , but has had expressions of interest from several hotel operators . construction is expected to take 18 months .\nsummer 2009 : at thor equities flea by the sea ,\ntons of fun\n= lots of schlock . photo \u00a9 tricia vita / me - myself - i via flickr\nnew york - based development firm thor equities has expanded its aspen footprint with the $ 5 . 4 million purchase of the south mill street building that houses aspen art gallery .\nthor equities brings transitional design and innovative strategies to its portfolio of residential properties . with a seamless rental process and customer focused philosophy , we create an enjoyable lifestyle for all residents\nmr . sitt is also chairman of town residential , chairman of thor urbana mexico , and chairman and managing principal of thor urban property funds .\nthor also offers an investment vehicle for institutional investors and foundations seeking to invest in the global retail property market through its thor urban property funds .\ncuriously , a document on thor equities\u2019 website from about 2012 \u2014 which appears to be promoting its storefront spaces on surf avenue \u2014 labels the vacant lots as \u201cluna park extension . \u201d\nthor equities also owns 152 geary st . and 444 jackson st . in san francisco . it is also in contract to buy its first property in oakland in the uptown neighborhood .\nthor retail advisors capitalizes on its affiliation with global real estate leader thor equities to provide landlords throughout the united states , mexico and europe with individually developed strategic leasing campaigns , best - in - class tenant representation expertise , and a vast network of contacts .\nmay 31 , 2009 : we were not amused by auto supplies at thor equities flea market in coney island . in the background : shuttered balloon racing game in thor - owned henderson bldg . photo \u00a9 tricia vita / me - myself - i via flickr\nthor equities is a global full service real estate development and investment company whose capabilities include acquisitions , financial management , development , property management , and leasing . thor specializes in value - added investments in high street retail , shopping centers , malls , hotels and mixed - use urban projects . today , thor\u2019s current portfolio of properties totals over\nchief financial officer ( cfo ) mike schurer joined thor equities in january 2008 after holding the same position with the lightstone group , grand heritage hotel group , humphrey hospitality trust and crown golf properties . melissa gliatta was named thor ' s new chief operating officer ( coo ) thor in 2016 after serving as executive vice president since 2010 .\nthor high street is an affiliate of thor equities that provides tenant representation , brokerage , and advisory services to retailers seeking to expand their businesses in high street areas around the world . they have offices in new york , london , paris , and mexico city .\nthor retail advisors is an affiliate of thor equities that provides tenant representation , brokerage , and advisory services to retailers seeking to expand their businesses in high street areas around the world . they have offices in new york , london , paris , and mexico city .\nsitt is the founder of thor equities , whose worldwide portfolio includes 160 properties worth a total of more than $ 10 billion . the company did not respond to a request for comment .\nthe rush for prime real estate in fulton market continues to tighten . thor equities is spending up to $ 50m in the district and betting fulton will become the next hot retail area .\nseth siegel , kazuko morgan , george eckard , ryan venezia and adam lasoff of cushman & wakefield handled the disposition on behalf of thor equities , which acquired the phelan building in 2008 .\nthor equities focuses on the growing residential market in new york city . through the acquisition and management of new york city rental apartment buildings , the company brings transitional design and innovative strategies to its portfolio of residential properties . with a seamless rental process and customer focused philosophy , along with an emphasis on preserving quality and history , thor equities creates an enjoyable lifestyle for all residents .\nthor equities maximizes value and generates returns for investors by recognizing a property\u2019s potential , reducing operating expenses , increasing tenant satisfaction , and leveraging market trends to maintain a long - term competitive edge .\nthor equities was founded in 1986 by president & ceo joseph j . sitt . today , the company owns more than 160 properties throughout the united states , europe , canada and latin america .\nthor equities owns , manages and leases properties in key global cities such as new york , london , paris , chicago , los angeles , san francisco , miami , mexico city and montreal .\nat knight frank , ms . karsenti also advised investors for their leasing and capital market needs . her clients included thor equities , ponte gadea , invesco , bmo , and cbre global investors .\nthe chicago tribune reported last week that new york - based real estate investor thor equities , which already owns properties in the area , is adding two more buildings to its fulton market portfolio .\nto meet the increasing need for large workspace required by technology companies , thor equities acted quickly to transform one of san francisco\u2019s most cherished landmarks from small boutique offices into full - floor technology hubs .\nthor was founded in 1986 by joseph j . sitt . he picked the name\nzigun also railed against the lack of upkeep of thor\u2019s properties along bowery street .\njoseph sitt\u2019s thor equities picked up three adjacent rental buildings near columbia university\u2019s 17 - acre expansion of the manhattanville campus , paying $ 34 . 4 million to bennat charatan berger\u2019s bcb property management , sources told\ncatsimatidis is not alone . developer joseph sitt , the chief executive officer of thor equities , has owned large swaths of undeveloped beachfront property near luna park and nathan\u2019s famous for more than a dozen years .\nthey\u2019re not the only ones to have departed thor in 2017 . bert dweck \u2014 who led business development at thor retail advisors and partnered on several thor investments\u2014 recently left for premier equities , a company headed by sitt\u2019s occasional business partner yaron jacobi , though he remains as an investor in some of thor\u2019s deals . meanwhile , retail leasing specialist michael worthman , whose name was famously plastered all over vacant storefronts , jumped to vornado realty trust this spring .\n, madison equities and building and land technology . ( gold , who came in at no . 8 with . . .\nsitt remains president and chief executive officer ( ceo ) of thor equities , though it is just one of his many professional titles . he is chief executive of thor retail advisors , chairman of the luxury services firm town residential , managing principal of thor urban property funds , and is in charge of other thor subsidiaries as well . he also founded and chairs global gateway alliance , a non - profit designed to rebuild the aging infrastructure in the northeast .\nwhat ' s going on in downtown brooklyn is mind - boggling ,\nsaid joseph j . sitt , president and chief executive of thor equities . the owner of the fulton mall , which opened in 1980 , thor equities has been making major improvements there , as well as developing two other sites in downtown brooklyn for a total of roughly two million square feet of commercial and retail space under its control .\nnew york - based developer thor equities has sold the landmark phelan building in san francisco for $ 374 million , according to a source familiar with the deal , more than doubling its investment in eight years .\nas of december 2016 , the global private equity firm thor equities , llc has an international portfolio of more than 160 properties valued at greater than $ 10 billion . two - thirds of thor equities properties are in new york , which is also where the company is headquartered . the 30 - year - old company is a premier name in the major urban real estate markets , but it started from much more humble roots .\njared hart joined thor equities to lead the company\u2019s european expansion with an investment strategy aimed to focus on well - located properties where there is an ability to enhance value by way of rental uplift or redevelopment . since starting at thor he has acquired approximately 2 billion euros of assets in europe . thor equities was founded in 1986 by president & ceo joseph sitt . the company owns prime properties in the us , europe , canada and latin america , with portfolio transactions and a development pipeline in excess of $ 10 billion\nthor equities owns property in key markets throughout the united states , europe , canada and latin america , with portfolio transactions and a development pipeline in excess of $ 10 billion and totaling more than 20 million square feet .\njoseph sitt founds thor equities . the company ' s first investment is a property sold at tax auction on east tremont avenue in the bronx , a chronically underserved retail area . thor builds a one - story retail structure and secures national retailers rite aid and payless , adding value to the property and location .\nnew york development firm thor equities , which bought the boogie ' s building last year for $ 27 . 5 million , has acquired the commercial property at 228 s . mill st . for $ 5 . 4 million .\n\u201cafter upgrading 760 market and leasing the property to leading technology companies and retailers , we felt the time was right to sell this magnificent historic building , \u201d said joseph sitt , ceo of thor equities , in a statement .\nthor sells mixed - use brooklyn property for $ 10 . 3m , double what it paid\nsurprisingly , neither the city nor the state consider thor\u2019s undeveloped waterfront plot a brownfield site .\nthor equities is a global full service real estate development and investment company whose capabilities include acquisitions , financial management , development , property management , and leasing . thor specializes in value - added investments in high street retail , shopping centers , malls , hotels and mixed - use urban projects . today , thor\u2019s current portfolio of properties totals over 15 , 000 , 000 square feet ( 1 , 400 , 000 m\nthor equities may be marketing a good chunk of its new york city portfolio , but the joseph sitt - led firm is still planning a 623 , 000 - square - foot office and retail development on the red hook waterfront .\nthor equities through one of its two urban property funds purchased the building in 2008 for $ 130 million and spent $ 40 million renovating the site by creating wide - open floor space from the small offices that jewelers had occupied .\nnew york ( reuters ) - new york - based developer thor equities has sold the historic phelan building in san francisco for $ 375 million to a member of the prominent hotung family with deep roots in hong kong , sources said .\nthor equities was founded 20 years ago when i was in college . i was a comic - book collector and thor was the norse god and the comic - book character that protected planet earth from the monsters that were destroying the buildings on the planet . that fit in with my concept of being the protector of the cities .\nthor equity ' s design received positive reviews thursday , but locals still want their opinions heard .\nrachel edmunds has over four years of experience in the retail real estate field , both on the principal and advisory side of the business . she began her career with thor equities , providing support to the company\u2019s acquisitions and capital market teams .\nsan francisco \u2014 thor equities has sold the phelan building , an 11 - story office building in san francisco , to the hong kong - based hotung family for a reported $ 375 million . the building is located at 760 market st .\nmadison equities was launched in the 1960s by gladstone\u2019s parents , kenneth and lucille , who made their initial fortune running a carpentry company in brooklyn .\nthor urbana capital , a joint venture between thor equities and mexican developer gfa grupo inmobiliario , will invest $ 500 million into redeveloping real estate across mexico , according to a company release . the first project will be a full - block development along playa del carmen\u2019s quinta avenida , spanish for fifth avenue , with high - end retail presence .\nlaw360 , minneapolis ( august 26 , 2016 , 5 : 04 pm edt ) - - thor equities llc said thursday that it has sold a 11 - story mixed - use property in san francisco\u2019s union square after an eight - year hold .\n\u201cpuerta del sol already boasts the highest footfall in spain , and street rents are expected to grow significantly over the next few years due to the canalejas project and increasing retailer demand in the area , \u201d stated joseph sitt , ceo of thor equities .\nlast year , thor equities sold the phelan building at 760 market st . for $ 374 million . it also owns 152 geary st . , 440 jackson st . and 444 jackson st . , as well as 385 17th st . in oakland .\nfounder joseph j . sitt launched what would become thor equities in 1986 after buying a piece of property in the bronx at a tax auction . sitt thought the destitute neighborhoods of new york ' s poorer districts were ignored by major retail real estate groups , leaving a huge opportunity for the right investors . he picked the name\nthor\nin honor of his favorite comic books ; sitt particularly like the thought of thor as a protector of cities .\nthor launches its residential division , acquiring four rental apartment buildings on manhattan ' s upper west side .\n, which held onto the valuable retail space at ground level . ggp and thor bought . . .\nthor recently inked a one year lease with lululemon athletica at 597 fifth avenue for an undisclosed price .\nthor offers an exclusive portfolio of manhattan properties with coveted addresses , contemporary layouts , and classic renovations .\nthor offers opportunities to individual and institutional investors , but with some caveats . institutional products include the thor urban property fund , a multibillion - dollar pool aimed at value - adding improvements to retail centers .\nthor equities owns property in key urban markets throughout the united states , europe , canada and latin america , with portfolio transactions and a development pipeline in excess of $ 10 billion and totaling more than 20 million square feet . founded by president & ceo joseph j . sitt , thor equities is based in new york city with offices in london , paris , mexico city , new york and chicago . the company specializes in identifying and maximizing the value of its holdings , and generating strong returns for investors .\ndenizens of the people\u2019s playground complain that thor equities \u2014 the real estate giant owned by controversial land baron joe sitt is giving coney island a bad image , and dread another summer of vacant , trash - filled lots at the heart of the amusement district .\nthor equities , a global leader in the investment , development and management of premier retail and mixed - use properties , adds significant value to the company through its decades of experience and vast relationships with leading international retailers . furthermore , consultant gfa has provided thor urbana with unparalleled expertise in the design , construction and development of projects of the highest quality in mexico .\nnew york - based thor equities told the houston business journal that it is gearing up to break ground on the $ 125 million kirby collection , a million - plus - square - foot mixed - use project in upper kirby , despite the current oil slump .\nduring a public meeting at the miccio center on december 1 , 2016 , thor equities and their land use council , fox rothschild , revealed glossy development plans for 270 - 280 richards street . spanning 7 . 7 acres atop the former site of the revere sugar factory , thor\u2019s office and retail complex dubbed \u201cred hoek point\u201d would jut 700 feet into the erie basin .\nthor bought the land in 2008 . in may 2014 , thor ' s request to replat the property from commercial use to unrestricted was approved through the houston planning commission , the houston chronicle reported at the time .\nprior to joining thor retail advisors , she graduated from the university of michigan with honors concentrating on entrepreneurship .\nthor sells mixed - use brooklyn property for $ 10 . 3m , double what it paid \u2013 commercial observer\nstreet . thor bought the land for $ 800 , 000 in 2006 , city finance department records indicate .\npart of the ongoing strength of thor urbana has been the support of two internationally recognized real estate companies .\njoseph j . sitt is president & ceo of thor equities . founded in 1986 by mr . sitt , thor equities owns prime property in the united states , europe , canada and latin america . he has served on the board of the real estate roundtable in washington , d . c . , the department of real estate at baruch college , and is a member of the partnership for new york city . he also serves on the board of the bedford stuyvesant restoration corporation , founded by robert f . kennedy and jacob javits .\nthor equities is a global leader in urban real estate development , leasing and management , pursuing premier hotel , commercial , residential , retail and mixed - use assets in high - density areas . through its brokerage affiliate , thor high street , it is also a premier leasing agent for third - party property owners and exclusively represents global retailers in their search for prime urban locations in\n\u201cit ' s my passion to make coney island better , \u201d says the suddenly teary - eyed chief executive of thor equities . \u201cit is the place where i played hooky and grew up . i want to give back to the neighborhood and to new york city . \u201d\nthor equities paid $ 36 . 1 million for two properties , one on the 200 block of north peoria street and the other on the 800 block of west fulton market , the company said thursday . it plans to repurpose the empty buildings for office and retail use .\nland for lease by thor equities : the stillwell parcels north of the city - owned parcels b & c and south of the bowery . parcel a is the former astroland , which is now owned by the city and was up for bid in the rfp . nycedc map .\nthor also owns a significant portfolio of property in coney island . in 2005 , thor bought a parcel of land west of the amusement district in coney island for $ 13 million , and sold it 14 months later for $ 90 million . thor then bought more land on coney island along stillwell avenue as well as some boardwalk property including\nedelson , sharon .\nthor ' s joseph sitt , sitting high\n. women ' s wear daily .\nthor equities is a leader in the development , leasing and management of commercial , residential , retail , hotel and mixed - use assets in premier urban locations worldwide . the company is also the exclusive representative of global retailers through thor retail advisors , a premier leasing agent for marquee properties worldwide ; and a leader in residential sales and leasing through town residential , a fully integrated real estate services firm .\n, the clothing retailer that mr . sitt founded four years earlier . she joined thor in 2003 as a vice president to manage properties for the company , according to thor , and was promoted to executive vice president in 2010 .\npresented by thor equities , coney art walls is an outdoor museum of street art curated by joseph sitt and jeffrey deitch . located at 3050 stillwell avenue near the beach and boardwalk in coney island , the public art wall project offers live entertainment and popular eateries from across new york city .\n, which signed a \u201csoft\u201d contract in january 2015 for about $ 800 million . thor backed out this . . .\nthor also owns several luxury retail properties in mexico city on avenida presidente masaryk , which is known as mexico city\u2019s fifth avenue , calderon , and la fontaine . thor has attracted such retailers as gucci and salvatore ferragamo to these properties .\nthe real deal reported exclusively yesterday that thor is marketing at least 10 manhattan properties . [ bloomberg ] \u2013 rey mashayekhi\nhelmed by ceo joseph sitt , thor infamously sold off downtown brooklyn\u2019s albee square mall after a lucrative rezoning that he supported . thor bought the property in 2001 for $ 25 million and profited $ 100 million from the sale in 2007 .\nwith thor seeming to take little responsibility for the property , neighbors think the only remedy would be a new tenant .\nthor equities has been actively acquiring properties in europe since 2008 . the company recently announced plans to rapidly expand in europe , mirroring the strategy used to grow its north american portfolio . thor equities focuses on key global cities including london and paris , as well as other prominent locations such as milan , berlin , munich , barcelona and madrid . the company owns a number of significant european properties including the burlington arcade in london , 51 - 53 boulevard haussmann in paris , and multiple buildings along paris\u2019 famed avenue des champs - \u00e9lys\u00e9es as well as the boulevard de la croisette in cannes .\nthor equities ' local investments include the palmer house hilton and oak street retail . its largest deal on the table , according to crain ' s , is a $ 37m offer for three buildings and a parcel of land owned by john r . morreale meat co . [ crain ' s ]\nmr . polese is thor equities\u2019 senior leasing professional , responsible for optimizing the asset performance of the company\u2019s real estate portfolio . mr . polese joined thor equities in august 2003 , bringing over 25 years of real estate industry experience in acquisitions , asset management , financing and dispositions . he also possesses extensive national experience in shopping center development , having executed innovative expansion plans in regional malls , strip centers , outlet properties and downtown locations . prior to his role as a senior executive with thor equities , mr . polese served as executive vice president of real estate for urban brands , working for mr . sitt . he had previously been senior vice president for real estate for new jersey - based petrie stores corp . mr . polese graduated from rutgers university with a bachelor of science degree in business administration and political science . he is a member of the international council of shopping centers .\na little fun is a good thing \u2014 especially in the heart of america ' s playground . this summer , thor equities is bringing fun of the artsy sort to a blacktopped lot on stillwell avenue and the bowery , which sits smack in the middle of coney island ' s amusement district . \u2026\ncurrently , ms . taylor represents prominent new york city landlords including delshah capital , harbor group international , and premier equities . she has also worked with moinian group and malkin properties .\nthor equities is a global leader in urban real estate development , leasing and management of commercial , residential , retail , hotel and mixed - use assets . the company ' s properties in north america are strategically located in major markets including new york , chicago , miami , los angeles , san francisco , washington , d . c . and houston , as well as montreal\u2019s prestigious saint catherine street . thor equities maximizes value and generates strong returns for investors by recognizing a property ' s potential , reducing operating expenses , increasing tenant satisfaction , and leveraging market trends to maintain a long - term competitive edge .\nmr . sitt founded women\u2019s clothing retailer ashley stewart , expanding the company to 380 stores in over 100 cities . its phenomenal growth prompted many national retailers to take notice of opportunities in the urban marketplace . in 1998 , he decided to divest his interest in ashley stewart and focus exclusively on thor equities .\nthor urbana currently owns more than us $ 1 . 4bn of assets , encompassing 14 projects and more than 1m sqm .\nthis page is based on the copyrighted wikipedia article thor equities ; it is used under the creative commons attribution - sharealike 3 . 0 unported license ( cc - by - sa ) . you may redistribute it , verbatim or modified , providing that you comply with the terms of the cc - by - sa\nthor retail advisors is a privately held boutique firm specializing in complex advisory services for luxury and high street retail transactions in key markets across the globe . founded in new york in 2010 by president and ceo , joseph sitt , thor retail advisors quickly expanded internationally , opening offices in london , paris and mexico city . thor retail advisors capitalizes on synergies with our affiliate company ,\nit took joe sitt less than 30 minutes to agree to pay aby rosen $ 132 million for a trio of buildings at 516 - 520 fifth avenue in 2011 . it was a rapid - fire deal even for the thor equities ceo \u2014 who one friend described as new york real estate\u2019s version of the tasmanian devil .\nconey art walls is thor equities\u2019 way of bringing life to an empty site in the core of coney island , while keeping the coney feeling and stretching it in new directions . the 2016 season is going to be an amazing summer , and i am extraordinarily happy that coney art walls will be a part of it .\ntby talks to damian fraser , country manager mexico and head of latam equities for ubs , on wealth management , the profile of mexican investors , and the hindrances affecting the mexican stock market .\nand michael schurer , thor\u2019s longtime chief financial officer , resigned from his post this year to work primarily on investments in mexico under the umbrella of thor urbana capital . he was replaced by fess wofse , who previously served as cfo for apollo global real estate .\n\u201cwe continue to believe strongly in the real estate market in san francisco , and 634 second st . presented us with an ideal opportunity to own a prime property in soma , the most in - demand office submarket in the city , \u201d said joseph sitt , ceo of new york - based thor equities , in a statement .\nthor is currently doing abatement at the site , the company\u2019s spokesperson said , with demolition to commence by the end of this year .\nnow i know macomb mall in roseville , mi is in such bad shape , thor eq . can\u2019t even run a flea market !\nhowever , the following month , the dob disapproved the application on the grounds of incompletion at the time of thor\u2019s scheduled plan exam .\n\u201cwe haven ' t finalized our plans for after the summer , \u201d said joshua greenwald , thor ' s director of public relations .\nthe new york - based firm\u2019s thor urbana affiliate is looking to raise capital to target retail and mixed - use schemes in mexico .\nthor equities has signed a contract to acquire its first property in italy , a 7 , 826 m\u00b2 ( 85 , 000 ft\u00b2 ) luxury retail , office and residential property at 26 via della spiga in milan , company executives have announced . according to an anonymous source , the acquisition is valued at approximately \u20ac163m ( $ 175m ) .\njoe ' blight for spite ' sitt . if it was anyone but him in any other neighborhood , the city would have stepped in and done something . sanitation department will ticket a home owner if someone drops a cup in front of their house . thor equities dirties up a whole neighborhood , and gets away with it . how ?\nour guess is that several bidders , including the soon - to - be designated winner , have already made inquiries about leasing thor\u2019s stillwell property . during the reply period for the city\u2019s rfp for a coney island amusement operator to bring rides and attractions to land newly purchased from joe sitt , potential bidders asked the city about the adjacent vacant lots . the contact info for thor equities and horace bullard was posted on the city\u2019s q & a for all potential bidders to see .\n' s stern school of business and founded thor equities in 1986 before graduating from business school . sitt began working at a young age manning flea market booths at the aqueduct and roosevelt racetrack parking lots in the new york city area . sitt was bothered by the lack of retail available at age 11 when his only choice was to go to\na recap of thor\u2019s unamusing flea in - fest - ation after we reported \u201cmemorial day weekend mania : thor equities coney flea in - fest - ation is a flop\u201d ( may 27 , 2009 ) , thor brazenly went back to calling the so called fest \u201cflea by the sea , \u201d both on their website and ads . and why not ? \u201cfestival by the sea\u201d was indeed a flea market by the sea . even though the permit was for a \u201ctemporary fair\u201d because the original application for a flea market was disapproved by the dob , the city did not enforce its own zoning against the illegal flea market in the amusement zone . \u201ctons of fun\u201d it was not . a salsa band playing two sets on saturday and sunday was the sole entertainment at what was wrongfully billed as \u201ca uniquely entertaining and amusing flea market in coney island . \u201d we are not exaggerating . if you can stomach it , please view our complete flickr set of thor equities flea market .\ncbre ' s steve rocher , kristen rabel and parker duffie are the office brokers . thor ' s george stanchfield is the retail broker .\ncommunity engagement means nothing if the input of the community cannot\nbe built into the project , estrada said to the thor representatives .\nthor equities ceo joseph sitt founded the alliance last year to improve the state of big apple - area airports , which he called an embarrassment . among the groups aims are increased investment in aging airport infrastructure and overcrowding issues . as of january , sitt had invested $ 1 million of his own money into the venture . [ crain\u2019s ] \u2014 julie strickland\nthor equities is a privately held real estate firm founded in 1986 by brooklyn native joseph sitt . it invests in assets in the united states , europe and latin america with a focus on retail in major cities . it is known in new york city for its ownership and redevelopment of scores of retail properties in major shopping districts and corridors such as soho , madison avenue and fifth avenue . the firm has a retail brokerage arm called thor retail advisors . thor equities , which buys properties using several large investment funds , focuses on development and redevelopment of retail properties , to either lease up or sell . major projects include the ground - up construction and leasing to samsung of 837 washington street in the meatpacking district , in a partnership with taconic investment partners , as well as the 2010 purchase of the retail and office building at 693 fifth avenue .\nthe timing of thor\u2019s signs couldn\u2019t have been better . the short - listed respondents to the city\u2019s rfp were reportedly in the city yesterday and today for meetings with the nycedc . if the bidders who didn\u2019t make the short list have fire in their belly to come to coney island , now is the time for them to deal with sitt or bullard . given thor equities\u2019 history of sky - high rents and onerous lease terms , we think the parcels will go to the most highly motivated bidder .\n\u201cthe retail market and overall economy in milan has held up very well , with retail rents remaining stable along prime fashion corridors including via della spiga , due in large part to the city\u2019s emergence as a global gateway destination attracting european , u . s . , asian , and middle eastern consumers , \u201d said jared hart , managing director of thor equities .\nthe purchase of 9 puerta del sol in madrid continues thor equities\u2019 recent international expansion . the company\u2019s european holdings also include 102 avenue des champs - elysees , 51 - 53 boulevard haussmann , and 65 - 67 avenue de champs - elysees in paris , as well as bond street house , 105 - 109 oxford street , and the burlington arcade in london .\nthor equities , one of manhattan\u2019s biggest property owners , has purchased a key corner of the montreal retail market . thor on friday confirmed that it has acquired a prime retail space at 777 saint catherine street , a historical building at the intersection of mcgill college avenue and saint catherine street that\u2019s in the heart of montreal\u2019s shopping corridor . the three - level building , which is occupied by banana republic , has 20 , 000 square feet of retail space and 6 , 000 square feet of office space .\nthe deal closed wednesday for north of $ 660 per square foot . thor plans to treat the portfolio purchase as an investment , sources said .\nbut the bigs at luna park said they have never even been able to get thor on the phone to talk about possible real estate deals .\nthor urbana said it is aiming to attract between us $ 350m and us $ 400m from mexican retirement funds ( afores ) and international investors .\nthor also created an investment platform to allow institutional investors to harness the growth trends seen in urban property markets worldwide . the thor urban property funds investors include investment banks , pension funds , top - tier college endowments , and foundations . the funds\u2019 size is in excess of one billion dollars .\nhe has also represented many institutional landlords including the carlyle group , macklowe properties , acadia realty trust , highgate holdings , lehman brothers , empire capital , uba equities , mercer sunshine , venture capital properties and gould investors .\nms . edmunds has worked with many institutional retail landlords in new york including delshah capital , harbor group international and premier equities . she holds a bachelor of fine arts in musical theatre from point park university in pittsburgh .\nmr . sitt is also ceo of thor retail advisors , a premier leasing agent and exclusive representative of global retailers in their search for prime locations ; chairman of thor urbana , which develops and acquires retail , office and mixed - use properties in mexico city , guadalajara , m\u00e9rida and other mexican cities ; and chairman and managing principal of thor urban property funds , an investment vehicle serving pension funds , investment banks , college endowments and foundations .\nin the private sphere , mr . sitt is the president and ceo of thor equities , a forward - thinking international real estate development company that specializes in value - added investments in mixed - use urban developments , hotels , shopping centers , and residential developments in the united states , europe , and latin america with a portfolio totaling more than 18 million square feet .\nthor also owns 693 fifth avenue between 54th and 55th streets , as well as the scribner building at 597 fifth avenue , between 48th 49th streets .\nthor urbana capital is a joint venture between thor equities and mexican developer gfa grupo inmobiliario . the company is based in mexico city and plans to invest $ 500 million into redeveloping real estate across mexico to capitalize on the country\u2019s strong economic growth and real estate fundamentals . the venture\u2019s first project is a full - block high end retail development along playa del carmen\u2019s quinta avenida ( spanish for fifth avenue ) . target markets include metropolitan mexico city , guadalajara , quer\u00e9taro , m\u00e9rida , puebla , playa del carmen , and toluca .\nsince inception , thor retail advisors has attracted the best and brightest in the industry with longstanding executive level relationships at the most prominent international retail brands . diligence , vision , creativity , passion , exhaustive research and a relentless commitment to execution are all interwoven qualities that distance thor retail advisors from the competition .\nms . gliatta was named vice president of thor in 2003 , focusing on operations and management of the company ' s growing commercial real estate portfolios . she was promoted to executive vice president in 2010 . ms . gliatta ' s strong leadership and operation skills - developed during her time at ashley stewart - enabled her to attract a team of experienced and dedicated professionals to thor equities , and help grow the company into a full - service real estate firm with offices in new york , chicago , london , paris and mexico city .\nnot long after founding ashley stewart , sitt had a second revelation : the inner - city landlords renting to his stores were asking for far less rent than he\u2014and other retailers , he suspected\u2014would willingly pay . so sitt began buying up cheap properties in decaying urban areas and opening malls on them . thor equities eventually amassed an empire of about 14 million square feet in a dozen cities .\nthor retail advisors was created to address the increasing global demands of many retailers and property owners for unparalleled retail advice and planning . specializing in both tenant and landlord representation , consultation and advisory services , thor retail advisors provides clients with a level of service , integrity and expertise that is unsurpassed in the marketplace .\nwith offices and dedicated teams in new york , london and mexico city , thor retail advisors is committed to ensuring client satisfaction across a seamless international platform .\nas part of the controversial coney island rezoning of 2009 , thor equities ceo joe sitt got mayor bloomberg to rezone his surf avenue property in the amusement area for hotels of up to 30 stories . a century old music hall fell to the wrecking ball and a generic looking retail building went up in its place but thor\u2019s hotels have yet to materialize . now sitt says he \u201cneeds some zoning changes\u201d to build \u201ca great big hotel\u201d and a \u201cstadium - style movie theater\u201d on stillwell and bowery , according to a recent interview with ny1\u2019s jeanine ramirez .\nin order to meet these expectations , thor equities worked to open up the floors of this magnificent 1907 building . by eliminating small offices and showing the vast size of each floor , 760 market street immediately began to gain the attention of retailers , designers and technology firms . in addition , we created pre - built floors so potential tenants could visualize a set - up ideal for technology firms . thor also preserved the history of the property including restoring the original brick , mosaic tiles and marble lobby , while installing modern amenities and infrastructure throughout .\npreviously , ms . karsenti was head of retail and partner at knight frank in france , where she represented such leading companies as maje , l\u2019occitane , vf group , thor equities , generali and axa . specializing in high street retail , she has leased flagship stores for top brands including uniqlo , pret a manger , zara , kipling , rimowa , opera gallery and 7 for all mankind .\na member of hong kong ' s renowned hotung family has acquired the phelan building in san francisco from new york city - based developer thor equities for $ 374 . 5 million , or approximately $ 1 , 256 per square foot - the highest per square foot price paid for a one - off major office building in the history of the san francisco market , according to costar information .\nthor retail advisors collectively has a one - of - a - kind knowledge base with team members that have signed thousands of leases in their careers . the boutique culture of thor retail advisors allows the team to work closely together replicating our commitment to excellence in cities like new york , miami , paris or london .\nthe partnership had been a tense one for some time , with maloney booting gladstone\u2019s wife , corcoran group broker marie - claire gladstone , as the exclusive sales agent \u2014 a move that did not sit well with the madison equities developer .\nyet we saw police towing away ice cream carts belonging to vendors who lacked licenses . the little guys get their businesses shut down while thor gets this incubator project for his shopping mall . to people who say to us , the tents are pretty or it\u2019s better than an empty lot , we say thor equities deliberately created the empty lots on stillwell in 2007 , when they evicted or bulldozed thriving amusements . remember the batting cages , go karts , bumper boats , mini golf , and climbing wall ? let\u2019s bring \u2019em back to coney island in 2010 ."]}
{"id": 55556, "summary": [{"text": "1965 records is a london-based subsidiary record label of sonybmg .", "topic": 37}, {"text": "formed in 2006 , the label was founded by james endeacott ( formerly of rough trade records ) , who first signed the libertines .", "topic": 37}, {"text": "the label features bands who are primarily indie rock/pop , and are best known for signing dundee based four-piece the view . ", "topic": 37}], "title": "1965 records", "paragraphs": ["1965 records was first launched in 2006 as a subsidiary of sonybmg by former rough trade records\u2019 james endeacott .\n1965 records\u2019 deeds include the view , cannery hours among others . james endeacott successfully resurrected 1965 records in 2015 . current roster includes lusts , dave mccabe & the ramifications and man & the echo .\nthe beau brummels , vol . 2 , the beau brummels , 1965 , autumn 104\n1965 records is a london - based subsidiary record label of sonybmg . formed in 2006 , the label was founded by james endeacott .\nthe cd \u2019nme presents : independent thinking\u2019 1965 records features 14 tracks from 14 exciting bands , including ripchord , the draytones and the law .\npapa ' s got a brand new bag , pt . 1\n( p8 r1 , 1965 )\nthe first of the ipc title ' s independent thinking covermounts , which has been compiled by 1965 records , features music from the view , ripchord and the draytones .\ndiscovery is a catalogue of archival records across the uk and beyond , from which you can search 32 million records .\nwe hold records of psychiatric institutions dating from 1838 . records of state government run mental institutions are listed in our catalogue . see also :\nthis product is also available in these versions : sensationnel ! y\u00e9 - y\u00e9 bonbons 1965 - 1968 , cd ( \u00a311 . 50 )\nfor records of the registrar general companies branch . insolvency and bankruptcy records may also include details about businesses . see the bankruptcy / insolvency guide .\n. in addition , there are some records , such as admission rolls , from individual schools . these records are included in the schools index .\npublic record office of northern ireland , guide to educational records ( 1993 ) . includes an appendix listing all state schools with surviving records held at proni\nwarwick university modern records centre collections include the 20th century records of the national union of students and the national association of teachers in further and higher education .\nafter the 72 years have passed , the national archives and records administration ( nara ) is responsible for making the records publicly available for viewing or purchase . therefore , records from the 1950 census will be released on april 1 , 2022 .\nrecordmecca buys and sells music collectibles , music memorabilia , rare records , music autographs , rock autographs , rock memorabilia , rock posters , music posters , concert posters , handbills , signed albums , out of print records , and collectible records .\neton college retains the records of the college dating from the 12th to 20th century .\nmost business records where they survive are held by local archives but if you want to find out what records the national archives hold , please read our guide on businesses instead .\nthese records from mdah collections , digitized by familysearch , include lists of educable ( school age ) children submitted by mississippi counties to the state ' s secretary of state and department of education . the earliest records , dating 1850 - 1894 , are lists prepared by counties and filed with the secretary of state . records dating 1906 - 1965 include lists prepared by the superintendent of education in each county and filed with the department of education .\nby 1965 , stax was doing well and had scored a few top 40 hits . rufus thomas\u2019 \u201cwalking the dog . \u201d william bell\u2019s \u201cyou don\u2019t miss your water ( till your well runs dry ) . \u201d booker t . & the mgs\u2019 \u201cgreen onions . \u201d the little memphis label had grown strong enough to earn a deal with atlantic records to distribute its records .\nthe centre collects the records of farms , agricultural engineers and ancillary industries on a national basis .\nsupport gaslight records and the artists by looking for this record on vinyl or cd or mp3 .\nthis is a discography of the mid 1960 ' s san francisco based record label autumn records .\nwe hold arrival records prior to 1922 . see the immigration / shipping guide for arrivals and departures .\nuse the \u2018record creator\u2019 tab to find where records created by a particular business or individual are held . alternatively use the filters to find where records are held which mention the business / individual you searched for .\na centre for the records of business in the north west . the engineering trades are particularly well covered .\nby 1965 , stax had developed what gordon calls \u201ca midas touch . \u201d almost everything the label released climbed the r & b charts , and many of its hits were crossing over to the pop charts . atlantic records , which was already distributing stax\u2019s records nationwide , began to send its own artists to memphis to record . from 1965 to 1968 , stax gave birth to a remarkable string of hits from otis redding , sam & dave , eddie floyd and many others . and during those years , the people of stax were living in a world of their own making \u2014 one quite different from the world that existed outside their studio\u2019s doors .\nthe principal centre for business records in scotland , with particularly strong holdings for industry in the west of scotland .\nsearch discovery , our catalogue , to find records from over 2 , 500 archives across the uk , as well as from the national archives itself . your search results will include details of which archives currently hold the records .\nboth labels continued to churn out hits recorded at the memphis - based studio through the bulk of the 1960\u2019s . in 1967 , warner brothers purchased atlantic records . this purchase triggered an automatic renegotiation of the distribution deal with stax records . at this time it became apparent , under the 1965 agreement between atlantic and stax , that buried deep in the contract was a clause which stated \u201call right , title and interest , including any rights of reproduction , in all stax\u2019s atlantic - distributed recordings\u201d . this clause meant that the entire catalogue of recordings made by stax , regardless of the artist or designation of label , had become property of atlantic records . this was a major blow to stax records . to add insult to injury , in 1965 atlantic had begun using the fame studios in muscle shoals , alabama for many of their artists as well . all of the classic soul hits that had been cranked out of memphis were now owned by warner brothers and their newly - acquired atlantic records .\nuse this guide if you are researching records of businesses and industry held in other archives other than the national archives .\nthe national records of scotland holds a wide range of business records . also , like the national archives , it holds a variety of business records that were produced in evidence in civil actions and not reclaimed ; these are listed in scottish record office court of session productions c1760 - 1840 ( list & index society , special series volume 23 , 1987 ) . in addition , the nrs holds the records of dissolved companies which were registered in scotland in its class bt2 .\nreferences to miners can be located in the records of the gold commissioners and in the records of mining wardens ' courts in the department of mines . see our catalogue under the relevant public office entries and also the gold mining guide .\ndeceased estate records relate to the payment of death duties , may also prove useful . see the deceased estates guide .\nnaturalization records are an important source as they can provide both the date of arrival and the name of the ship . see the naturalization / citizenship guide for a full list of records relating to denization and naturalization , 1834 - 1903 .\nthe national archives of australia holds post 1903 naturalisation records and information on alien registration and internment in new south wales .\ni started 1965 records almost ten years ago and was bankrolled by a major record label . . . despite having a number one album with the view within 12 months the label folded after three years as i\u2019d spent a stupid amount of money and , guess what , not sold enough records . i kept the name of the label and went into a corner to listen to jazz records and to contemplate middle age , teenage kids and hangovers that last at least 48 hours . maybe i should write a book and tell people of my life in rock n roll . . .\nthe census bureau ' s national processing center ( npc ) in jeffersonville , in , maintains copies of the 1910 to 2010 census records . records from the censuses of population and housing are publicly accessible 72 years after each decennial census '\ncensus day .\nthe most recent publicly available census records are from the 1940 census , released april 2 , 2012 .\nwinchester college archives retains records of the college to 20th century . a three volume catalogue of the muniments has been published .\nbob dylan at the civil rights march on washington , august 28 , 1963 . ( national archives and records administration photo )\ncoroners ' records such registers of coronial enquiries can establish basic details ( age and birthplace ) of individuals into whose deaths an enquiry was held . detailed reports have not survived for the years 1828 to 1911 . see the inquests / coronial records guide .\ntwo documents given by george harrison to atlanta dj paul drew , who traveled with the beatles during their 1964 and 1965 u . s . tours . drew accompanied the beatles on their chartered plane , interviewing the group many times , and introducing them at their august 18 , 1965 concert at atlanta stadium . drew went on to become one of the most important radio programmers in the america , and interviewed the individual beatles numerous times after the group split ( see photos below . )\nin order to spread the 1965 word we have also decided to put gigs on . . . i\u2019ve heard people still go to live music so we should be ok there . . . the whole thing was a trip last time round but this time i feel the drink is going to be spiked more than normal . . . let the rollercoaster begin \u2013 come and join me and the 1965 family as we try to make sense of it all . . . james endeacott @ jamesendeacott\nsearch discovery , our catalogue , to find records from over 2 , 500 archives across the uk , as well as from the national archives itself . your search results will tell you which archives currently hold the records . you can then refine your results .\nfounded in 1934 , the objectives of the council are to promote the preservation of business records of historical importance ; supply advice and information on the administration and management of both archives and modern records and to encourage interest in the history of business in britain .\nwhere the keywords you searched for appear in the description of a record , the search results are displayed under the \u2018records\u2019 tab .\nsonny and cher performed in small clubs as the duet\ncaesar and cleo\nand released a few singles - including\nthe letter\nfor vault records - yet commercial success still eluded them . somewhere around late 1964 to early 1965 , they exchanged marriage vows , became sonny & cher professionally , and recorded a song penned by bono called ,\ni got you babe\n.\nwe manage the archives collection , provide advice on the recordkeeping rules in the public sector , and provide a records repository for government .\nthe entertainment industry operates on written agreements that dictate what music is performed , recorded , licensed and distributed . it was common in the 1950\u2019s and 1960\u2019s for small independent labels to sign distribution agreements with larger , more - established labels to get the music out to radio stations and music stores . arguably , no contract rocked the r & b music scene like the one set forth in 1960 ( formalized in 1965 ) , between stax records co - founder , jim stewart , and atlantic records co - owner , jerry wexler .\nonline subscription services are available to access the 1790\u20131940 census records and many public libraries provide access to these services free - of - charge .\nchurch of england record centre it acts as a clearinghouse for information on all central records of the church of england . it holds the records of the national society , founded in 1811 by the church of england to promote elementary education , and a large number of individual national society schools .\nthis index is believed to cover all relevant extant records relating to new south wales from 1787\u20131828 , except for the newcastle register and the methodist church records , and selected records to 1957 . later entries are from tombstone inscriptions and the most recent from news - cuttings and relate only to comparatively few families . we hold a microfilm copy of the index on reels 2125\u20132129 in the reading room . the original is held by the mitchell library .\ndigital copies of selected documents including land transfers may be viewed in the reading room on the lpi ' s historical lands records viewer ( hlrv ) .\nover the last couple of years i\u2019ve been writing the book and i\u2019ve also come across so many good records and bands that i was starting to get itchy feet . . . i wanted back in the game . i was jealous of great records coming out and me having nothing to do with them .\nmany educational institutions retain their own records . a preliminary letter should be sent to the appropriate officer at each , indicating the scope of proposed research and ascertaining the likelihood of access to the records being granted . the following are a few examples . others can be found using the find an archive tool .\nchildren\u2019s society records and archive centre founded in 1881 as the church of england waifs and strays society to contribute to the late nineteenth century child saving movement . it operated a large number of residential homes for children on a voluntary basis , and also under the auspices of the industrial school acts and the poor law . it holds the records of some , though not all of these schools , the society\u2019s central records and case papers relating to thousands of individual children .\ncourt records , court depositions and related documents provide details of people convicted in new south wales . the various court jurisdictions can be found in our catalogue .\nprison records include , from the period of the late 1870s , photographs of prisoners with details of conviction and personal history . see the index to gaol photographs .\nbushnell\u2019s dream of \u201cinventing\u201d coin - operated arcade machines dated back to 1965 when he first played spacewar ! while studying engineering in utah . spacewar ! , a two - player game featuring duelling spaceships , was co - created by technology student genius steve russell in 1961 at the massachusetts institute of technology , usa .\nthe national sound archive holds a growing collection of oral history records of participants in a variety of industries , most recently steel , financial services and the oil industry .\nthis list does not include universities and colleges of higher or further education which retain their own archives and do not collect other records relating to the history of education .\nnever assume relationships with families of the same name . always start from what you know and base your research on a firm line of descent using the available records .\nrecords relating to the purchase of land from the crown , created by the colonial secretary , the surveyor general and the lands department can be found in our catalogue .\ncontains everything by the flies\u2014released and unreleased\u2014including demo versions , and alternates , plus a sampling of their the in - sect \u201cdirect from england\u201d pre - flies exploitation album from 1965 as a bonus . fat 20 - page booklet is packed with detailed notes on the band , original decca promotional materials , and plentiful photos .\ntaking place at strongroom bar in shoreditch , novembers aim social will see play it again sam and 1965 records go head to head on the decks . get an insight into these two independent heavyweights as they spin their finest releases , along with the music that has shaped their output over the years ! the aim social is a night of music and drinks for the independent music community . rsvp for free here and join the independent sector for another great night , hosted by these two revered independent labels .\nmuster and census records list individuals by name and may list further personal information such as residence and the numbers or names of other people in the living in the same household .\nin those early days , one of stax\u2019s best friends was the african - american memphis dj al bell ( n\u00e9e alvertis isbell ) . bell spun records at wlok and was a fixture in estelle\u2019s satellite record shop . stewart had met bell in 1959 when he was promoting the first single that stax recorded for a black group , the veltones . late in 1963 , bell took a big - market job in washington , but in 1965 , jim stewart asked bell to return to memphis and join stax as its promotion director .\nthe 1930 census became available on april 1 , 2002 , as national archives and records administration microfilm publication t626 , fifteenth census of the united states , 1930 ( 2667 rolls ) .\nbodleian library , oxford university in addition to the relevant archival collections in the department of western manuscripts , which include the central records of the university of oxford and papers of the student union and graduate union , the bodleian holds the opie collection , a large and wide ranging collection of children\u2019s books . ( for records of individual oxford colleges , contact the college librarians direct .\nwriter and historian robert gordon , the author of \u201crespect yourself : stax records and the soul explosion , \u201d was growing up in memphis as stax gained its first taste of national notoriety .\nby the spring of 1965 , bob dylan\u2019s presence in the world of music was beginning to be felt well outside the boundaries of his nominal genre . within the world of folk music , he had been hailed as a hero for several years already , but now his music was capturing the attention and influencing the direction of artists like the byrds , the beatles and even a young stevie wonder . with dylan as a direct inspiration , popular music was about to change its direction , but so was dylan himself . on june 16 , 1965 , on their second day of recording at columbia records\u2019 studio a in manhattan , he and a band featuring electric guitars and an organ laid down the master take of the song that would announce that change : \u201clike a rolling stone . \u201d it would prove to be \u201cfolksinger\u201d bob dylan\u2019s magnum opus and , arguably , the greatest rock and roll record of all time .\nar allan , university bodies : a survey of inter - and supra - university bodies and their records ( liverpool c1990 ) . includes an extensive bibliography of sources useful for the history of higher education\nthe second cd , which is available on november 29 , has tracks selected by uk label trangressive records , including current signings the subways and hotly tipped the young knives , and former artist mystery jets .\nindividuals may request their own records ( before they are publicly available ) via the census bureau ' s age search service . this service provides individual information from censuses that are still protected by the 72 - year rule , but only to the named person , his or her heirs , or legal representatives . there is a congressionally - mandated fee for this service . individuals interested in requesting a search of their personal census records must complete a form bc - 600 [ pdf 142k ] , application for search of census records ( form bc - 600sp [ pdf - 156k ] , solicitud para busqueda de registros censales ) .\nspecialises in collections relating to the history of industrial relations . holds the records of numerous employers\u2019 and trade associations , including the confederation of british industry . motor manufacture and related industries form another primary collecting area .\nfroebel archive for childhood studies the froebel society was founded in 1874 to promote kindergarten education , the education institute followed in 1892 . holds records relating to the society including material on child development and infant education .\nthe national archives holds the records created or inherited by the department of education and science and related bodies , relating to the administration and provision of education in england and wales , from nursery to university level .\nthe national archives released the 1940 population census records on april 2 , 2012 . the digital images are accessible at nara facilities nationwide through its public access computers as well as on personal computers via the internet .\nleeds university museum of the history of education established in the 1950s , its main aims are the documentation of the history of education and the promotion of research and publication . collections include children\u2019s exercise books ( 17th century onwards ) , trainee teachers\u2019 work and records of their progress , records of education societies and material concerning education in the former west riding of yorkshire . it also publishes the journal of education administration and history .\n1965 records was started 10 years ago in a soho bar by james endeacott and a bunch of merry pranksters . the idea was to be eclectic , eccentric and effervescent . the first few years saw releases by the view , larry jon wilson , toddla t and many others\u2026 . the label rested for a couple of years and then resurrected itself in 2013 and continues to unlock your mind with such varied artists as lusts , black peaches , raf rundell , man & the echo and more\u2026james is now held up by his partner in crime mat schneck \u2013 together they are a weight to be reckoned with and their ears are continually on fire .\nour guides and indexes includes a selection of the more significant state archives relating to particular professions and occupations including police , firefighters and teachers . for public service board records relating to public servants consult our catalogue . see also :\nalmost all research must start with birth , marriage or death records . the information supplied on birth and marriage records tends to be fairly accurate , since details are supplied by parents and prospective couples . death certificates frequently indicate the length of time spent in new south wales , and are therefore very useful . it is , however , wise to remember that as this information is supplied by relatives or friends in attendance at the time , it may contain inaccuracies .\nif you are looking for the records of a particular state - funded school you should , in the first instance , contact the nearest local archive . use the find an archive tool to find contact details for county and other local archives .\n2 ) dylan\u2019s first commercial success came as a songwriter . one person who recognized dylan\u2019s songwriting gift immediately was artie mogull , who signed dylan to a publishing deal with warner brothers . mogull worked to place dylan\u2019s songs with other artists . peter , paul , and mary , for instance , had hit singles with both \u201cblowin\u2019 in the wind\u201d and \u201cdon\u2019t think twice it\u2019s alright\u201d in 1963 . dylan didn\u2019t have an american hit as performer until \u201clike a rolling stone , \u201d released in the summer of 1965 .\nthe national archives holds business records from several sectors of the economy which were nationalised in the mid twentieth century , such as the predecessor companies of british rail and other parts of the transport network are particularly strongly represented . read our guide on railways for more guidance .\nmany archives regularly take in new records to add to their collections \u2013 this process is known as accessioning . every year , the national archives collects information about new accessions from 250 archives across britain and ireland . this is known as the annual accessions to repositories\u2019 survey .\nuse this guide if you are researching the history of education in the uk and are interested in collections which are held by archives other than the national archives . for research guides specifically on the national archives education records please see our social and cultural research guidance category .\nthe final cd , which is out on december 6 , has been put together by modular records and features its signings the avalanches , new young pony club - - whose track ' ice cream ' is currently featured in an ad for intel - - and wolfmother .\nautumn records was started , by djs tom donahue and bob mitchell , towards the end of 1963 , after they met sylvester stewart ( sly stone ) who became the label producer and a & r ; man . they had early commercial success with bobby freeman and the beau brummels . further releases included the vejetables , mojo men and sly himself . in 1965 the label became a magnet for aspiring groups in the nascent san francisco rock scene . the charlatans , great society , dino valenti and grateful dead ( as the emergency crew ) all recorded tracks for the label though of these only the great society succeeded in getting anything released . financial problems saw the end of the company in the early months of 1966 and the groups contracted to the company were sold to warner brothers .\nstax records was a little studio and record company started by siblings jim stewart and estelle axton . after changing its name from satellite records , relocating a few times and the investing in a new recording system , stax records was finally able to set up shop in the old capitol theatre at 926 east mclemore avenue in memphis . this would be the site where rufus and carla thomas would record \u201ccause i love you\u201d , their first stax recording . it was a regional hit but the next single \u201cgee whiz\u201d , recorded as a solo by carla , became a national hit . although originally released on stax , the new arrangement resulted in \u201cgee whiz\u201d being re - issued under atlantic / atco and the hits would begin stacking up . wexler , impressed by the quality of the records , the talent of the staff songwriters , producers , and house - band , was soon bringing atlantic artists to the stax studio to record . though many of the artists were signed to stax , all of the music from this point on was released by atlantic or one of their subsidiaries labels , such as atco .\nthe majority of historic business and trade records in the uk are held by local record offices . use the find an archive tool to find contact details of archives / repositories across the uk . this tool also includes details of some repositories abroad which hold substantial collections relating to british history .\narchives hub the archives hub provides descriptions of collections held at archives in uk universities and colleges . at present the descriptions are primarily of the broad themes and subject matters of the collections , although where possible they are linked to more detailed descriptions of the records that make up each collection .\nrugby school retains deeds and papers relating to the school and its properties from the 16th century . collection includes school records , registers , governing body papers , collections of boys\u2019 letters and so on . . the earliest date from 1670s but most from 1750 . major collections include dr thomas arnold\u2019s papers .\ncollection search , our online catalogue , is a valuable tool for historical research . records are listed by series title and item title . it is important to note that only a small proportion of state archives are listed in collection search , and that other guides and finding aids should also be consulted .\nbritish and foreign school society archive centre the society was founded in 1808 by the supporters of joseph lancaster ( 1788 - 1838 ) and his system of non - conformist popular education . collections include the records of the society , secretaries\u2019 letters and papers , overseas correspondence , annual reports and records of the society\u2019s schools and colleges . major collections include correspondence of joseph lancaster and his contemporaries 1810 - 1812 . detailed reports of the archive\u2019s holdings are given in journal of educational administration and history ( july 1980 ) , history of education ( october 1981 ) and the local historian , xiv / 4 ( 1984 ) .\nthese papers constitute the largest and most comprehensive collection of public records relating to the early years of european settlement in australia . they reflect all aspects of colonial life and provide valuable information for the family historian . the index to the colonial secretary ' s papers 1788 - 1825 is available to search online .\nthe archives network wales ( anw ) is an online index to archival collections held by record offices , universities , museums and libraries in wales . the anw provides information and descriptions of collections only including ; corporate papers and business archives , personal papers and diaries of prominent literary , artistic , political or other figures ( living and dead ) , estate archives , council , academic and church records . it is possible to search and browse these collections by person , place , subject , or repository \u2013 however , it does not provide access to online materials . the archives and records council wales is responsible for the anw .\ngirls\u2019 public day school trust the girls\u2019 public day school trust was founded in 1872 as the girls\u2019 public day school company to provide junior day schools . holdings include records of the trust , including minutes of council and committees , financial and legal papers , correspondence , pupils admissions registers , inspectors\u2019 and headmistresses\u2019 reports .\nultimately , the story of stax records is the story of the power of the individual to create social change . jim stewart , estelle axton and al bell created a positive , integrated working environment in an era where such arrangements were prevented by law . but even if that achievement is someday forgotten , the music will live on .\nrunning a record label is quite a mad thing to do . the competition is fierce and , despite what people tell you , records don\u2019t really sell anymore . it usually costs a load of money and the chances of getting it back are pretty slim but if you\u2019re clever about it you can break even and you can have the time of your life .\nalso included are records relating to the administration of teachers\u2019 employment and conditions , science and art , libraries and museums , technical education , youth services , awards and scholarships , wartime educational services , educational buildings and architecture , liaison with international education bodies , finance , statistics and planning , legal matters , health and medical concerns , and inspections of educational establishments .\ninstitute of education , university of london the institute has an active collecting policy covering the history of education of all kinds . collections include records of the association of assistant masters , national union of women teachers and world education fellowship . see also guide to the institute of education archives ( 1997 ) and special collections and archives of the institute of education library ( 1991 ) .\nparticular individuals may be difficult to trace because the records are generally arranged by the public office that created them rather than by the person ' s name . when searching for individuals , your first step should be to determine what dealings the person may have had with the government of the day . you then need to consider which public office would be likely to have retained this information .\n4 ) dylan upset some of his earliest supporters in the folk community when he started using electric instruments . dylan first appeared at the newport folk festival in 1963 , at a time when he was emerging as the darling of the folk revival . but many folk traditionalists\u2014most famously peter seeger\u2014felt betrayed by dylan\u2019s use of electric instruments when he appeared at the newport folk festival in the summer of 1965 . while accounts of exactly what happened during dylan\u2019s rebellious newport performance of that year diverge , it\u2019s clear that some fans and fellow musicians vigorously rejected dylan\u2019s new turn . dylan\u2019s response was to excoriate such false friends in his next single , \u201cpositively fourth street . \u201d that the song became a top 10 pop hit probably made its sting even more intense . as much as any event in his career , the newport dispute made it clear that dylan wasn\u2019t interesting in being anybody\u2019s darling .\nmemphis\u2019 stax records in the 1960s and 1970s created some of the most funky , the most danceable and the most transcendent music of the 20th century . the list of hits and the roll call of artists who recorded at stax rival the output of any musical entity in american history , including berry gordy ' s motown dynasty . as the great memphis soul artist rufus thomas put it ,\nmotown had the sweet . but stax had the funk .\nnorth be sweet . south be funky .\nwe have a large collection of original surveys and maps of areas in new south wales . see the index to surveyor general ' s crown plans , 1792 - 1886 . also consult the index to maps and plans , available in the reading room . land and property information new south wales has digitised available parish , county , pastoral , town and municipal maps . images are available for viewing on the lpi ' s historical lands records viewer . see the county / parish maps guide for further information .\nthe second ( document ) is a small section of a note pad corner that has been clean torn on two sides and scripted by george harrison . on this small document george has scripted two record titles he\u2019d like to have sent along with the list compiled for george by neil aspinall . he also pens the address where mr . drew should send the records ( his home address . ) this document is also in the same blue ballpoint pen . vg + + condition with some light handling . \u201d\nthe spelling of surnames may change over time and before starting your research the possible variations should be considered . always remember to check any discrepancies in spelling against other sources , as clerical errors may have occurred in the original documents . many hand written letters can be mistaken for other letters in the alphabet , for example , gabriel de milhau can often be found in records listed as gabriel de milhan . similiar spelling of names should also be considered , for example , andersen and anderson or brennan and brannon .\n5 ) as a performer , dylan initially enjoyed more success in the uk than in the us . in the wake of his disappointing debut album , dylan signed with manager albert grossman , who was also managing peter , paul , and mary at the time . grossman booked dylan to appear in a bbc television play entitled madhouse on castle street , first aired in january 1963 . while the freewheelin\u2019 bob dylan only went to number 16 in england at the end of that year , by early 1965 his \u201cthe times they are a - changin\u2019\u201d was a number 9 hit in the uk , riding the momentum created by a string of uk top - 10 albums in 1964 . dylan\u2019s success as a traditional folksinger in england helps explain why he met with such resistance from audiences during his 1966 tour of the uk . the electric guitars , keyboards , and drums were too much for those who had come to love the solo performer , and some booed while others walked out .\n: on the one hand , jim was the luckiest guy in show biz . he created a studio , and it attracted great musicians . but also , jim had the ear that determined when most of the records were finished . duck dunn thought the mg\u2019s were \u201cplaying our asses off , \u201d he told me , and he couldn\u2019t understand why jim was looking so glum in the control room . but they\u2019d keep playing until jim was in there dancing , and sure enough , those are the takes that we all know today . so jim set the standards and had the ears .\n1 ) dylan\u2019s first album was a commercial flop . discovered by legendary producer john hammond , dylan recorded his debut album for columbia records in 1962 . consisting mostly of covers and arrangements of traditional tunes , bob dylan sold so poorly that it was nicknamed \u201chammond\u2019s folly . \u201d columbia\u2019s mitch miller had reservations about dylan\u2019s voice , but the eastman school of music graduate and host of the popular sing along with mitch tv show remembered that dylan\u2019s album was not a financial disaster because it didn\u2019t cost much to record a folksinger . dylan says he realized right away that he had recorded the wrong songs : he should have performed his own music .\n: well , when jim has his ( first african - american group ) veltones early on , he ' s got to go to the black radio stations to promote it . al bell was a black disc jockey , and he remembers meeting jim there . al makes a name for himself on wlok and gets a job in an even bigger market in washington . a couple or three years pass , and stax is having hits . they are aware that their hits could be bigger if they had a promoter on staff , because they were relying on atlantic but they realized that atlantic promoted its own records first . al is the one they think of , and they have to draw him back to town .\n\u201cthe first ( document ) is a list of artists hand written for george harrison by beatles road manager neil aspinall , for atlanta wqxi dj , mr . paul drew . at the time in 1964 , mr . drew agreed to send mr . harrison many records from the u . s . a . that george had difficulty finding in england . the list included requests for 17 artists . on george\u2019s behalf , mr . aspinall used a blue ballpoint pen on this document . it is not known if mr . aspinall added any artists to this list for himself . the reverse of this document has the typed address and date along with neil\u2019s name . overall vg + + condition with some handling and proper aging ( note neil pen\u2019s bob dylan as \u201cbob dillon . \u201d )\nwe are 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.\nthe man who discovered the strokes and the libertines , james endeacott , brings you a free cd with this weeks edition of nme .\nthe view whose \u2019screamin\u2019 n shoutin\u2019 ( live ) features on the exclusive compilation , explained why they signed to owner james endeacott \u2019s label .\nguitarist peter reilly said : \u201cwe signed to james \u2019 label because he\u2019s a totally genuine guy who\u2019s really enthusiastic about what we do .\nfor your free cd , be sure to get this weeks nme available in all good newsagents now .\nmeanwhile cds from acclaimed labels modular and transgressive are set to following with the next two issues of nme .\nsubscribe to our free monthly newsletter celebrating the global independent music community . . .\nno video like a selfie boy video ! diy premiered ' right time ' . . . watch it , you ' re in for a treat ! urltoken\nrecord label started in 2006 , relaunching in 2015 . unlock your mind . . .\nyour current browser isn ' t compatible 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like donna summer , had she been from east anglia . review >\ngood to hear the wonderful @ sinkyateeth on @ bbc6music @ bbclamacqshow . . . nice call out to # jamesendacott @ 1965records . . .\nare raising money to give teachers mental health training which sounds like a good idea . chuck them a few quid here please\ntwitter may be over capacity or experiencing a momentary hiccup . try again or visit twitter status for more information .\nyou can add location information to your tweets , such as your city or precise location , from the web and via third - party applications . you always have the option to delete your tweet location history . learn more\nhere ' s the url for this tweet . copy it to easily share with friends .\nby embedding twitter content in your website or app , you are agreeing to the twitter developer agreement and developer policy .\nnot on twitter ? sign up , tune into the things you care about , and get updates as they happen .\nthis timeline is where you\u2019ll 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in front of the other net to make up the deficit before time runs out . the worst that can happen ? the other team gets the puck into the now - unprotected goal and effectively seals the win by an extra goal . but if you\u2019re going to lose anyway , an extra goal doesn\u2019t matter . it\u2019s a trade - off .\nit\u2019s a time - honored tradition in north american hockey , from the nhl on down . i had assumed it was standard operating procedure overseas as well . but at least during the olympics , it wasn\u2019t on the agenda .\nsince yesterday , whenever i call the site up , it just goes to a blank \u201cloading\u2026\u201d page , and then nothing . it doesn\u2019t load , it doesn\u2019t error out , just sits there . weird .\neven weirder , the gmail inbox does load up through the google personalized interface . and weirdest of all : the gmail site does load up fine with internet explorer .\ni know the livesexchat account is working , because i can see incoming messages coming in through the personalized view . but i can\u2019t get to them without firing up ie .\ni haven\u2019t changed any settings , either on google or firefox . it\u2019s a mystery .\nwell , the olympics ended yesterday . so i guess it\u2019s time to go back to work \u2014 or at least , a reasonable imitation .\nso i\u2019m heading over to the hilton new york , tomorrow and wednesday , to check out the 2006 search engine strategies conference & expo . actually , i\u2019ll be attending just the expo , because it\u2019s free , and because there\u2019s always bunches of freebies and gawk - worthy stuff around .\nwhy am i going ? basically , because i\u2019ve got nothing but time . the job search continues , but nothing\u2019s imminent , so i might as well go out and do some semblance of meet - and - greet . i\u2019m familiar with lots of the jasminlive companies that will be there , and if nothing else , i\u2019ll get some ideas , professionally and personally .\ni even had some personal business cards printed up ! unfortunately , it doesn\u2019t look like i\u2019ll get them in time ; ups somehow fouled up my 2nd - day air order , and won\u2019t be delivering until tomorrow . i\u2019ll still have them for wednesday , but i really wanted them for both days . it\u2019s a drag .\nanyway , if any new yorkers want to meet up , and are anywhere around upper avenue of the americas , drop me a line .\nso the rhetoric is heating up on both sides , after a month of build - up . all the reports indicate that the nfl is going to implode horribly next week , when the free - agency period starts on march 3rd without a sparkling - new collective bargaining agreement .\nexcept\u2026 for the little fact that football\u2019s current cba runs for two more seasons , right through to the 2008 entry draft .\ntrue , both the league and the union want to supplant the final couple of years in this deal . the prospect of an uncapped year in 2007 , along with various other factors , has implications that start his offseason . but it\u2019s not a dire situation \u2014 the livejasmin season\u2019s going to start on time , this year and next . i\u2019m getting tired of reports that miss this simple fact , and reflexively equate this situation with strikes and lockouts in other sports .\nyeah , i know . it\u2019s just me . but i like my version ."]}
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( \u30d3\u30a3\u30fc\u30c8\u30ec\u30a4\u30f3\u682a\u5f0f\u4f1a\u793e , bi\u012btorein kabushikigaisha ) , commonly referred simply as bee train , is a japanese animation studio founded by k\u014dichi mashimo in 1997 .\n1 ) i am not bee train . i am writing * about * them .\nerrata : bee train no longer subsidiary of i . g ( feb 10 , 2006 )\nlast october , the local toy train operating society held a special train show for gibson in place of its monthly meeting .\nandy wattam national bee inspector . head of bee health field inspection service for england & wales .\nbatman gotham knight : field test ( 2008 ) . bee train animated one of the short segments in the compilation .\n\u201c ( gibson ) was a president for several toy train clubs , \u201d wilson said . \u201ctrain would have been his middle name . \u201d\nall aboard the birthday party express ! the bee box parties train party supplies collection will make any tiny engineer ' s train birthday theme come alive . filled with beautifully hand crafted pieces and quality party train supplies , this theme draws inspiration from vintage locomotive style .\nsince\nc - station\nis very similar to\nbee train\n( b train going to c station . . . ) i ' m not sure what to make of it .\nin the episode\ndaily bread\n, mireille passes by a store named bee - train , which sells handbags and perfume .\nparents will love planning a train party with the flexibility and creative expression made possible by our train party supplies collection - just add food and guests .\nlet\u2019s just recap today , for those readers who do not remember , or have not yet discovered the bee train tendency towards yuri .\nthomas e . gibson , a legendary sacramento toy train guru , purchased his first toy train collection from a customer when he was a milkman in 1965 .\nthe train began its two - year trip crisscrossing america in april 1975 . starting in wilmington , delaware , it made its first stop in boston in time for the 200th anniversary of the battle of lexington , according to one of many fresno bee stories about the historic train . the bee also published a special section on the freedom train\u2019s local visit .\npopolocrois monogatari ( 1999 ) . adaptation of a popular ps1 video game popolocrois , only remembered by hardcore bee train and popolocrois fans today .\narc the lad was bee train\u2019s second production ( after popolocrois monogatari ) , made when the studio did nothing but video game adaptations . ( wild arms : twilight venom and medabots soon followed ) . these shows differ greatly from what has come to be the bee train norm .\nstart threads about any subject for any bee train series . popular series will eventually get their own forum . please : label your spoilers !\nlast post by martanime in re : bee train fan discor . . . on june 26 , 2018 , 01 : 33 : 44 pm\ntrain performs at the save mart center in fresno on july 11 , 2017 .\nmonahan has not hit that point , and that\u2019s worth celebrating for train fans .\neven on the day gibson was hospitalized , the two train enthusiasts met to purchase another train after a usual breakfast . with friends like wilson that shared his passion , gibson went to almost every convention and train stores even when he was ill .\n\u201cthe train rolled into fresno thursday afternoon pulled by a triumphant whistling steam engine , \u201d a bee story the following day said . the train was pulled by southern pacific\u2019s engine no . 4449 , built in 1941 by the lima locomotive works in lima , ohio , and one of the last steam engines built for passenger train service .\nfor the first class carriage experience , upgrade to a train party supplies luxe box , which includes an array of confetti balloons and honeycomb balls . toot ! toot ! let your little train engineer and guests dress the part with train conductor hats and wooden whistle party favours .\nspider riders ( 2006 ) . an adaptation of children novels , went largely unnoticed by the fandom despite being one of the few bee train long - runners .\naugust 2011 - retirement of regional bee inspector david sutton and interim management arrangements for bee health inspectorate for nbu ' s western england region .\nas part of the healthy bee plan initiative , we are holding a free ' healthy bee day ' at fera , york on saturday 6th march 2010 . for details , click here : healthy bee day feb 2010\ngibson , the \u201ctoy train santa claus , \u201d is a legend to be remembered , wilson said .\nafter its fresno stop , the train made \u201cthe long haul over the tehachapi mountains into burbank and then to the los angeles county fairgrounds at pomona , \u201d a bee story said .\nwilson , gibson\u2019s best friend , neighbor and former treasurer for the sacramento valley division of the toy train operating society , recalled meeting gibson at least twice a week for breakfast and subsequently train shopping sessions and discussions .\nfera science ltd is now recruiting for a senior scientist in bee health within the national bee unit . visit urltoken for more information and details on how to apply .\nbee train itself is inactive . some time ago , they reorganized the animation production part of the company into c - station , and c - station has now become independent through a management buyout .\ni could make the case ( but i won\u2019t ) that mashimo kouichi is a somewhat competent director ; and kajiura yuki is certainly excellent . these aren\u2019t the elements that make bee train shows bad , and changing them isn\u2019t the magic that turns things around . every bee train show\u2019s biggest weakness is its art and animation , and that\u2019s where arc the lad has me doing a double - take .\ni was very disappointed in this book - william bee should be ashamed . . .\nless satisfying was the ending of avenger , bee train\u2019s last series where nothing is resolved\u2026nothing explained , either and the entire story really didn\u2019t make any sense , since everyone was gonna die , anyway . the \u201cyuri\u201d in avenger reads way more like a mother - daughter relationship , imho , but hey , remember , whatever you want to see , * is * the truth with the ole\u2019 bee train crew .\nclimb aboard for a quirky look at life on a train , chock - full of sound words and sly surprises .\ncontaining train party supplies that include party ware , favours and printables sourced from a combination of local artisans and international suppliers each train party supplies bee box is filled with quality products . inside , personalised welcome signage , invitations and thank you cards set the scene , complimented by matching cupcake toppers , party ware and bento boxes .\ntsubasa reservoir chronicle ( two seasons , 2005 - 2006 ) . likely the most controversial of bee train adaptations . the adaptation rights have since been transferred to production i . g who produced tsubasa tokyo revelations .\nwe would like to remind beekeepers that the seasonal bee inspectors have now finished for the year and all contact with the inspectorate until 1st april 2013 should be through the nbu office , national bee inspector or regional bee inspector - see contacts page on beebase for details .\nthe regional bee inspector for western region david sutton retired this week 5th of august 2011 .\nranadive\u2019s software company , tibco , sold for $ 4 . 3 billion | the sacramento bee\nin early 2008 ( before the announcement of boti ) , word of mouth was that bee train was to animate future diary , yet this rumor has since been debunked ( instead , asread is doing an ova ) .\ncity beekeeping christopher russell and his bronze bee gates at the sunset park subway station in brooklyn .\nfera has recently worked with bee suppliers to develop and agree best practice guidance for the sale of honey bee nuclei . the overall aim of the guidance is to reduce potential disease risks arising from these sales . a copy of this guidance is available below . sale of honey bee nuclei factsheet\ntrain\u2019s musicianship was first - rate . monahan is the only original member , so i\u2019d bet my hat the band is staffed with crack session guys , but that\u2019s ok . his vocals were great , so we likely saw the best train that has ever \u2013 trained .\nthe\nbee train\nlabel ( and their website ) have been dormant since 2012 . although no official statement has ever been released , it appears to have been quietly shut down as a result of several factors , including the founder koichi mashimo ' s apparent retirement from the industry in the same year and a shortage of major hit productions since bee train ' s split with production i . g in 2007 . many of the studio ' s old staff seem to have moved over to the recently independent c station (\nb train\n,\nc - station\n, geddit ? ) .\nmadlax ( 2004 ) . the second girls - with - guns entry , remaining largely overshadowed by noir despite its virtues and good critical reception . remembered by many an entry pimp as one of the high points in bee train history .\non dec . 18 , 1975 , the freedom train left san jose early in the morning , rolling through the valley to merced \u201cwhere a junket of newsmen\u201d boarded the train for the last leg into fresno . fresno county board of supervisors chairman john ventura , who rode along in the news media car , said , \u201cit was a good feeling to see the people along the tracks waving at the train . \u201d\nthe sentiment in the bee gees words offer a lesson to companies wanting to improve their customer experience .\n. hack / / liminality ( 2002 ) . the very first dot hack adaptation , a four - episode ova that came with the original game tetralogy . mostly forgotten nowadays , solidified an alliance between bandai and bee train that lasted until 2008 .\nhey everyone : i hate bee train is not dead , but i will be posting everything from this site on my main blog my sword is unbelievably dull from now on . i will post the posts here as well until i start forgetting .\nthe sacramento bee is celebrating its 160th anniversary this year . this story is part of our ongoing coverage .\nsimon\u2019s handover and training with andy wattam \u2013 national bee inspector will commence on the 1st march 2013 with him taking over the management of the region and its team of seasonal bee inspectors from the 1st april 2013 .\nthe publication ,\nglobal honey bee viral landscape altered by a parasitic mite\nis published in science .\ni am looking forward to the exciting challenge of joining the team at the national bee unit and working as the regional bee inspector for eastern region , alongside the already established team of locally based seasonal bee inspectors . i hope to forge close links with members of the apicultural community within the six counties and to continue , and build upon the excellent work carried out by my predecessor john blakesley and the national bee unit\n.\nthe national bee unit is pleased to announce that following interviews and testing of candidates at sand hutton , mr simon jones has been appointed as regional bee inspector ( rbi ) for the national bee unit ' s south western england region which covers the counties of avon , devon , cornwall , somerset and the isles of scilly .\nsimon will replace adam vevers who has decided to take partial retirement although he will continue to work as a seasonal bee inspector in devon . adam has been the regional bee inspector for south western england region since 2006 .\nwill i always remember the day train came to town ? probably not . but it was an enjoyable night out . i will have a few good memories the next time i hear a train song , which , if the last 15 years have been any clue , will happen quite a bit .\nmurder princess ( 2007 ) . a minor manga adaptation . probably intended as an effort to improve bee train ' s reputation in this field , the ova remained thoroughly faithful to the original . going mostly unnoticed , it ' s still remembered by some fans .\nplease see the following advice note from national bee inspector andy wattam stressing the importance of keeping bees well fed .\nimportant message about bee colony food levels : with the continued spell of poor weather in many areas of the uk , reports are coming in from regional and seasonal bee inspectors of starving bee colonies , where the beekeeper is not aware that the bees are severely short of food , or the colony ( s ) have already starved to death .\n. hack / / sign ( 2002 ) . the prequel to the original game tetralogy and the other most probable introduction to bee train you are likely to receive . the second and likely most famous dot hack anime adaptation to date , sign is revered by many a fan .\nit\u2019s amazing to me that i walked out of a bee train show curious about its mysteries instead of rolling my eyes and screaming , \u201cget on with it ! \u201d however , i won\u2019t be getting my hopes up . after all , i enjoyed the first episodes of . hack / / sign , and that show proceeded to shit all over my hopes . with any luck , arc the lad won\u2019t be such an asshole . the fact that it\u2019s never been well - reviewed and is , in fact , a bee train show , still worries me .\nsadler was one of three local young men who were lauded globally after thwarting a terrorist attack while aboard a paris - bound train traveling from amsterdam in 2015 .\n\u201d buckley said . \u201clike this , train people are extremely passionate about collecting trains , so we do have volunteers just because they want to see this . \u201d\nvenkat ranjan of san ramon , california , a 13 - year - old 8th - grader at windemere ranch middle school , took top honors at the 30th annual national geographic bee . read more about the 30th annual national geographic bee here .\nthe train , which arrived about 7 a . m . , contained 21 department of defense freight cars each carrying 330 unfused mark 81 bombs weighing 250 pounds apiece .\npatrick monahan , lead singer of train , performs at the save mart center on july 11 , 2017 on the band ' s\nplay that song\ntour .\nit kinda makes sense though . bee train mainly existed to produce mashimo ' s stuff ( and in between , they did tons of subcontract work , which c - station continued with ) . if he has retired from directing , there ' s little need to keep the team around .\nthe bee gees once sang \u201cit ' s only words , and words are all i have to take your heart away\u201d .\nclimb aboard for a quirky look at life on a train , chock - full of sound words and sly surprises . chuff - chuff , chufferty - chuff . . . puff - puff , pufferty - puff . . . here\u2019s one train you don\u2019t want to miss ! from the stout stationmaster to the chickens a - laying , from a traveling teapot to a chaotic class trip , the clever visual details aboard every teeming car will have readers riding this train again and again . woo - wooooo !\ndefra has launched a public consultation on bee health following a review of its current policies on managing honey bee pests and diseases . the review was undertaken by defra and the welsh government , with the participation of representatives from commercial and amateur beekeeper associations , the fera national bee unit , fera scientists and economists and an independent scientist . the consultation is seeking views on the proposals which emerged from the review . the closing date for this consultation is the 9th march 2013 . for further information and how to respond , please click here : improving honey bee health to view the ' boost for bee health ' press release click here\nsince the estate sale began last weekend , many toy train hobbyists have stopped by the gigantic warehouse to see gibson\u2019s collection and possibly find new additions to their own . gibson\u2019s trove contained not only complete train operating sets , but many detailed parts to fix broken trains . a company from the east coast even asked about purchasing the entire collection , buckley said .\ncongratulations to the top 10 finalists who competed in the national geographic bee prelims on monday , may , 21 . read more here .\nnational geographic bee moderator mo rocca asks the other 44 state and territory finalists seated in the audience to stand for a round of applause during the 2018 national geographic bee held at national geographic headquarters in washington , d . c . , on may 23 . # natgeobee\nas the end of 2011 approaches , the national bee unit would like to wish everyone a merry christmas and a happy new year .\nall other contacts for seasonal bee inspectors within the region remain the same , as do , in the main , their working territories .\nfollow this link to see a yorkshire post article and film about current threats to honey bee colonies including varroa and nosema ceranae . urltoken\nfollowing the annual bee meeting held at csl on 5th december the minutes are now available to view . please click here for more details\nthe national bee unit has seasonal bee inspector posts advertised on the civil service jobs website . the areas we are recruiting for are : 1536718 . def / 196 / 17 seasonal bee inspector - home based - southern england - dorset 1536726 . def / 195 / 17 seasonal bee inspector - home based - eastern england - south suffolk / north essex 1536751 . def / 194 / 17 seasonal bee inspector - home based - western region - herefordshire if you are interested in applying for the post then please use one of the links above . if you have any questions about any of the posts , please do not hesitate to contact the named person on the vacancy information .\ndefra and the welsh assembly government have today ( 23 / 04 / 2008 ) launched a joint consultation strategy to improve and protect honey bee health . for more information please see the link below : defra and wag bee health strategy consultation please see the below link for an additional information note on the recently released bee health strategy consultation document . ( added on 15 / 05 / 2008 ) . information note\nthe band train performed at save mart center in fresno on tuesday , july 11 . openers natasha bedingfield and o . a . r . joined them on the play that song tour .\nwhich brings me to the newest series , madlax . tomorrow i will review this series in irritating detail for your enjoyment . ^ _ ^ in the meantime , run out and watch all of noir and the last ten minutes of . hack / sign , so you get the feel for bee train yuri . ^ _ ^\nhe wasn\u2019t just a collector ; rather , he was a walking toy train encyclopedia and an excellent repairman who was knowledgeable of trains from any era , often asked to help out with museum displays and national conventions , according to his friend , ric wilson . he eventually turned his hobby into a profession . the back of his van was always filled with heavy toy train boxes .\ni know these are things musicians have done for 50 years to get a rise out of people . there\u2019s a cheap thrill from thinking , oh , i just saw those people singing by themselves on this very stage an hour ago and now they\u2019re back or , oh , i heard this not - train song in my car two days ago and now train is doing it .\n2018 national geographic bee champion venkat ranjan of california ( right ) and second - place finisher anoushka buddhikot of new jersey shake hands before the final round while on stage with bee moderator mo rocca at national geographic headquarters in washington , d . c . , on may 23 . # natgeobee\nthe top three finalists of the 2018 national geographic bee together on stage after the competition . ( left to right ) third - place finisher vishal sareddy of georgia , second - place finisher anoushka buddhikot of new jersey , and 2018 national geographic bee champion venkat ranjan of california . # natgeobee\nchristopher russell\u2019s bronze bee gates will be on view in the fall at the ninth avenue subway station at 39th street in sunset park , brooklyn .\nresearchers in hawaii and the uk have reported that varroa destructor , the parasitic mite of honey bees causes a honey bee virus called deformed wing virus ( dwv ) to become more virulent within colonies , and may be contributing to the world - wide loss of millions of honey bee colonies .\nbee train , best known for their work on noir and the . hack universe , have once again brought us thinly veiled yuri subtext with many hints of a cool storyline , uber - competent female characters in a mysterious setting , none of which will be explained or resolved to anyone\u2019s satisfaction in their newest series , madlax . ^ _ ^\nmy 20 month old grandson loves this book ! we read it over and over in one sitting . great book for train lovers even though the style of the illustrations are more cartoonish than realistic .\nand maybe i and the other train cynics who did not enter tuesday night with enthusiasm will be a little less smug the next time we hear \u201chey soul sister\u201d in a doctor\u2019s office waiting room .\nbleddyn lake of friends of the earth cymru launched the action plan for pollinator task force\u2019s new initiative , bee friendly / caru gwenyn at the wales biodiversity conference . bee friendly is a brand new initiative aimed at communities and community organisations , schools , public bodies , town and community councils , businesses , universities and colleges , places of worship\u2026\u2026and many other organisations , all around wales . we think it is the first co - ordinated national scheme of its kind and has at its heart \u2013 making wales a pollinator - friendly country . although the scheme is called bee friendly , we want people to take action to help all our pollinators , and not just bees . whether you are a part of a bee friendly scheme , a member of one of our many supporter organisations or a concerned individual , take a look to see what actions you can take to make our world a little bit greener \u2013 discover the bee friendly action guide cymraeg , the bee friendly action guide english , the bee friendly flyer cymraeg , the bee friendly flyer english , the faq , application form and plant list . all the resources are available on the action plan for pollinators section of the wbp website\narriving in fresno , the train parked on the southern pacific tracks near g street and was greeted by mayor ted wills , other local dignitaries , a large crowd and the hoover high school marching band .\nat present we are not able to advertise , and replace david sutton on a permanent basis , so david bonner , who is based in warwickshire and has worked for the last few years as the seasonal bee inspector for leicestershire and rutland , has agreed to become \u2018acting regional bee inspector\u2019 to ensure that there is continuity in the management of the bee health inspection programme within the western england region , after david sutton\u2019s retirement . this situation will be reviewed during january 2012 at which time it is hoped that the post will be advertised and a permanent replacement recruited to the western regional bee inspector\u2019s post .\nthe national bee unit has seasonal bee inspector posts advertised on the civil service jobs website . the areas we are recruiting for are : northern ( tyne & wear , northumberland , durham ) ; western ( west midlands ) ; southern ( berkshire ) , and ; wales ( mid and south glamorgan ) . if you are interested in applying for the post then please use one of the links above . if you have any questions about any of the posts , please do not hesitate to contact the relevant regional bee inspector , or the national bee unit office on 0300 3030094 or email nbuoffice @ urltoken .\nthe generic contingency plan for plant and bee health in england has been published and can be viewed on the gov . uk website : urltoken the contingency plan describes how defra and operational partners have prepared for , and in the event of an outbreak , would respond to an outbreak of a plant or bee pest or disease in england . more information about pest specific contingency plans for bee health can also be found on our contingency pages of beebase : urltoken\nextensive toy train collections like gibson\u2019s might have been more popular several decades ago ; however , given the popularity of modern gaming systems and smartphones , toy trains are constantly losing ground in a battle against technology .\nwe also train and instruct our employees that all personal information must be handled in accordance with this privacy policy and applicable privacy and data protection laws , and any misuse by employees is subject to disciplinary action .\nassisting the bee colony . reduce the hive entrance to make it easier for the bees to defend the colony . with severe problems cut the entrance to a single bee - way . a small tube entrance can be easier for bees to defend . closing open mesh floors with the floor insert will also help .\nthe national bee unit has recently appointed andy wattam as national bee inspector with overall managerial responsibility for the field operations work of the nbu\u2019s bee health inspection and advisory service . he has been regional bee inspector for the eastern england region since 2005 , and prior to that was a seasonal bee inspector in leicestershire & rutland . andy will take over from richard ball who is retiring from the post . between now and the 1st july 2009 there will be a handing - over and transition period between richard and andy . andy who is 39 was born into a farming family in the charnwood forest area of north west leicestershire , and now lives in lincolnshire with his wife jane and labrador \u2018digby\u2019 . prior to joining the national bee unit , andy had worked for over seventeen years with leicestershire fire and rescue service , latterly working in a senior management position . he holds a post graduate management qualification and is a member of the chartered management institute . in his spare time andy enjoys spending time with his family , the countryside , gardening , d . i . y and is a keen pianist , and of course working with his own 40 colonies of bees . commenting on his appointment andy said ; \u201cthis is an exciting time for beekeepers and beekeeping and i look forward as the national bee inspector to continuing the excellent work which has been done by richard ball , working with the whole of the integrated national bee unit and its established team of regional and seasonal bee inspectors and with beekeeping associations and organisations , to achieve our joint aims and plans for bee health & husbandry\u201d\nas part of the healthy bee plan initiative , we are holding a free ' healthy bee day ' . location : peterborough regional college , cambridgeshire , pe1 4dz date : sunday 28th march 2010 . time : 09 . 30 - 16 . 30 contents to include : * bee husbandry * apiary hygiene * routine apiary management * pest & disease recognition and control a workshop on minimising colony losses , will include lectures and breakout sessions and will cover bee husbandry , disease identification , varroa management and hygiene issues . practical actions to minimise losses will be discussed . for more details or to book a place please contact eastern regional bee inspector keith morgan on 01485 520838 and email keith . morgan @ urltoken or extension and learning officer ian homer on 01308 482161 and email ian . homer @ urltoken\na 1962 sacramento bee editorial cartoon by newton pratt reads : \u201chis program stalled by the congressional alliance of republicans and southern democrats , kennedy sought a solution . \u201d\nit actually looks nice ! episode one was consistently good - looking\u2014there were even moments that honestly impressed me . my standards may be low right now because the last few things i watched were embarrassingly shitty 1997 ovas , but i\u2019m pretty sure a bee train show has never visually impressed me before . it reminds me that they started off as a subsidiary of production i . g .\nthe train still needs more work and won\u2019t be in the parade of lights downtown in december , alli and huffman said . its next outings will be at schools , they said , which is what really matters anyway .\none of the freedom train\u2019s 20 pair of artifact windows that dramatically portray different decades in america\u2019s history is seen in the early morning twilight . the windows are lighted for night viewing while en route or on a site .\nfresno was the only valley stop between san francisco and los angeles , although the train slowed its speed through towns to \u201cgive residents at least a glimpse\u201d of the 22 cars , freshly painted red , white and blue .\nthe 22 - car american freedom train , with a display of historic memorabilia celebrating the nation\u2019s bicentennial , attracted more than 40 , 000 visitors when it stopped in fresno in 1975 from dec . 18 to dec . 22 .\nwe have received reports that a gentleman in his mid - fifties and claiming to be a bee inspector recently attempted to gain access to an out apiary in nottinghamshire .\napril 29 , 1973 : a five - hour series of devastating explosions ripped through a bomb - laden freight train near roseville yesterday like a slow - motion string of giant firecrackers , causing the evacuation of thousands of area residents .\nabout noir : \u201cthe bee train team discussed the potential relationship between kirika and mirielle stating simply that it was there if you wanted it to be , and if you didn\u2019t , it wasn\u2019t . so there you go . whatever you want to see is the truth . \u201d sounds to me like \u201cthe truth is whatever you\u2019d like to buy\u201d xd hahaha . i think only the writter has the truth .\n2018 national geographic bee champion venkat ranjan of california shakes hands with audience members after the final competition in washington , d . c . , on may 23 . # natgeobee\nthe national bee unit is proud to announce that a video which outlines how to make our asian hornet monitoring trap is now available on youtube to view : urltoken this aims to complement our trap making fact sheet titled : a simple asian hornet monitoring trap . we hope that you find it informative and useful . kind regards , national bee unit\nthe ones on the gates are about four inches long , and the ones on the finials are about seven inches long . an actual bee is about a half - inch .\ndue to the foot and mouth outbreak confirmed in surrey , national bee unit inspectors will not be carrying out inspections on any farms or surrounding farmland until the situation has been resolved . statutory apiary inspections in towns and urban areas will continue as normal . any beekeepers requiring further information should contact the nbu office on 01904 462510 or their local bee inspector .\nhalo legends : homecoming ( 2010 ) . a short ova that focuses on the tragedies involving the spartan - ii recruitment in the year 2517 , and a particular spartan , daisy - 023 , coming to terms with her origins as she tries to lead a small squad of soldiers to safety . one of the more tragic , emotional stories in the halo legends package , fitting with bee train ' s approach to storytelling .\nfounded in 1899 , bumble bee foods is north america\u2019s largest branded shelf - stable seafood company , offering a full line of canned and pouched tuna , salmon , sardines , and specialty seafood products . bumble bee foods are marketed in the u . s . under leading brands including bumble bee , brunswick , sweet sue , snow\u2019s , beach cliff , wild selections , bumble bee superfresh , and in canada under the clover leaf brand . the company\u2019s diverse product offering is sold through every major u . s . and canadian food retailer and food distributor including supermarkets , mass merchandisers , drug stores , warehouse clubs and discount stores . the bumble bee brand , fully committed to promoting the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle , has established significant consumer awareness and loyalty based on the quality , nutritional value , and affordability of its products . in 2014 , the company generated nearly $ 1 billion of net revenue .\n\u201cthe ultimate goal is to increase the popularity of collecting trains . \u201d said curtis darling , current president of the local toy train operating society . \u201cthere are so many more great possibilities with smartphones and everything else you are able to do . \u201d\nfollowing the departure earlier this year of regional bee inspector charles millar , the national bee unit is pleased to announce the appointment of jo schup as the new regional bee inspector for the western england region which comprises the counties of : warwickshire , west midlands , staffordshire , shropshire , worcestershire , gloucestershire and herefordshire . jo\u2019s training as regional bee inspector started in april 2015 with national bee inspector andy wattam - this is an ongoing development programme \u2013 although she has now taken over managerial responsibility for the region and its team of six seasonally employed bee inspectors . jo lives in the village of whixall in north shropshire and has been a beekeeper for 20 years . she has previously worked as a seasonal bee inspector in shropshire and staffordshire and is well known to many beekeepers in those areas . as well as running 30 colonies of bees \u2013 jo has also studied the bbka modules and practical examinations and was awarded the wax chandlers prize in 2011 for best master beekeeper qualifying that year . in her past life jo worked as a customer services manager for companies including apple computers inc . , federal express and symantec . jo and her husband now own and run a 23 acre smallholding comprising of suckler cows , pedigree sheep , pigs and hens . commenting on the appointment jo said : \u201di am excited to be taking on this role and look forward to working with the beekeepers and bee inspectors in the western england region and continuing the excellent work done by charles millar\u201d\nnone of this is terrifically interesting , but it\u2019s portrayed well by the directing and script to create intrigue . everything happens quickly ( this is really bee train ? ! ) . elk\u2019s partner is killed without fanfare ; little is said by any character that isn\u2019t out of urgency ; and elk shares less than two sentences with the mystery girl before she\u2019s taken away . he doesn\u2019t even have time to fall in love with her !\nwith many beekeepers reporting the presence of large numbers of wasps in apiaries and around their bee hives , please see the following advice note for dealing with wasps . advice note - wasps\nas we approach the end of the summer season the national bee unit has created an advisory document : preparing honey bee colonies for winter we hope that this is of use to you as a beekeeper and the document will also be available on the beebase ' advisory leaflets ' page for future reference . please send us your comments , as feedback is most welcome .\nnoir ( 2001 ) . the first original series and the big breakthrough for the studio , lifting it to international fame effectively overnight . licenced and aired in many countries outside japan ( including prime - time airing on french and austrian network television , whereas tv tokyo originally aired it at otaku o ' clock ) and spawning the studio ' s girls with guns trilogy . your best chances to be introduced to bee train are through noir .\na new route to phd funding has been tapped by the university of sheffield in collaboration with the food and environment research agency ( fera ) national bee unit and beekeepers in eastern region . the phd will be looking at the chemical recognition pathways between the varroa mite and the honey bee . it will also include work looking at how viruses may affect these pathways and how varroa may have changed the honey bee virus landscape in the uk . dr giles budge , research coordinator of the national bee unit is a supervisor in the project , adding value to the studentship and helping dr stephen martin at sheffield with the science . fera will be hosting the student to assist with their studies , and in particular with sample collection and molecular characterisation of viruses .\nvenkat ranjan of california reacts after winning the 2018 national geographic bee at the national geographic headquarters in washington , d . c . , on may 23 . ranjan correctly answered the question : \u201clebanon has a population most similar to which south american country ? \u201d venkat is onstage with national geographic bee moderator mo rocca and second - place finisher anoushka buddhikot of new jersey . # natgeobee\nthe national bee unit is delighted that ben jones , who has worked at the nbu for five years has just started a phd . he will be studying the effects of dietary pollen on the health and behaviour of honey bees . ben will be jointly surpervised by dr giles budge , the national bee unit ' s research coordinator and dr james cresswell at the university of exeter .\ndear beekeepers , from the 4th april , the national bee unit will be discontinuing the adult bee disease screening service which test samples of bees for the presence of nosema spp . , amoeba and acarine ( tracheal mites ) . in previous years , the demand for this non statutory commercial service has been high which has warranted the need for a commercial service . however , in recent years the number of samples and requests by beekeepers for an adult bee disease screening has reduced dramatically , with the service rarely being used throughout the year . after 4 april 2016 , any samples submitted for an adult bee disease screening will be kept for a week while we contact the relevant beekeeper to see if they would like the sample returning to them . beekeepers who wish to have the bees tested for non - statutory diseases may still be able to obtain help from their local associations . fera science limited will continue to offer molecular testing for the detection honey bee diseases caused by various viruses , bacterial and fungal pathogens . for further information on molecular testing please contact victoria tomkies ( victoria . tomkies @ urltoken ) at fera science limited . kind regards , national bee unit .\nmen and women who served the united states in the armed forces were saluted friday morning in downtown modesto with a parade of marching bands ; decorated hot rods and classic cars ; scouting troops ; honor guards ; military and public - safety vehicles \u2013 and one train .\nsacramento ' s hometown hero anthony sadler walks across the stage to receive his diploma from sacramento state . the 24 - year - old is among a trio of friends from the sacramento area who stopped a terror attack on a french train two years ago . sadler ,\njohn dehaan , past president of the toy train operating society \u2019s sacramento valley division , laments that interest is shrinking . over the years , monthly meeting attendance has decreased ; many members have passed away or retired , and the society has struggled to attract younger generations .\nso the nao can take into account the views and experiences of beekeepers in england and wales ( where the defra - sponsored national bee unit operates ) they are asking beekeepers to complete a short survey .\nbut train\u2019s live show is more than a regurgitation of songs my mom put on every mix cd once she learned how to make mix cds . to see them \u2013 and particularly frontman patrick monahan \u2013 on stage is to watch a master class in the rock / pop performance .\nthe freedom train included 10 converted baggage cars displaying documents and artifacts , including a replica of the lantern hung in the belfry of the old north church to warn paul revere that the british were coming . also on display was president abraham lincoln\u2019s stovepipe hat , 1850 gold miners\u2019 tools , a navajo blanket , lou gehrig\u2019s glove and bats , a portrait of president john f . kennedy painted by famed artist jamie wyeth . and hundreds of other historic items . the train also carried the freedom bell , a replica of the liberty bell twice the size of the original .\ncompanies such as the lionel corporation and mth electric trains are manufacturing toy trains with advanced technologies . some come with remote controls , and their products\u2019 artistry has significantly improved . lionel introduced an app that allows consumers to control any lionel train from a mobile device over a wireless network .\nfor those of you who may be unaware , the national bee unit has been collaborating with 15 other working groups across europe to find new approaches which will help advance the understanding of the complex interactions between the honey bee ( host ) , its parasitic mite ; varroa , and the pathogen ( dwv ) , with the ultimate aim of breeding varroa resistant honey bees . the eu is consequently supporting a research project , with the support of defra bee health policy , over the next four years , within the context of the seventh framework program ( fp7 ) entitled \u201csustainable management of resilient bee populations\u201d or smartbees . this project began on 1st november 2014 , and is comprised of 9 work packages ( wp ) , which divide up the research activities , and will cover almost the entire european continent . this month , the smartbees project published the first of a series of biannual newsletters which further detail it ' s progress on the project : newsletter 1 : gives a short summary of the project and the aims of the different working groups . in addition the writers also describe in more detail , two of the on - going tasks ; 1 . the new dissemination strategies and extension tools for bee - keepers needs 2 . training activities for initiating european wide honey bee breeding\nthe section basketball finals for divisions i through vi will be held at pacific on march 3 - 4 . section officials sought a deal with golden 1 center , but there were scheduling conflicts . since the late 1980s , most of the section finals have been held at sleep train arena .\ncheck with the supplier where the queen has come from . it is not always clear what strain of honey bee you are obtaining and whether the queen has been bred by the supplier , bought in or imported ;\nthe train has been around since the early 1950s . its core is the chassis of a gmc truck that was in a wreck , allie said . \u201cso they had the frame , they took it to the empire traction co . and they built it \u2013 the engine , the cab . \u201d\nthe three grew up in the sacramento area , with stone and skarlatos living next door to each other in carmichael . sadler met the pair while attending an independent christian middle school , according to a sacramento bee article .\nbee train is a japanese animation studio founded by ex - tatsunoko production employee koichi mashimo in 1997 as a subsidiary of production ig . the studio is probably best known for producing noir and their subsequent contributions to the girls with guns genre , as well as the dot hack anime adaptations , most notably . hack / / sign . they ' re also infamous for taking a . . .\ncreative\napproach to adapting manga titles ( read : tsubasa reservoir chronicle ) , causing much discontent amongst the original fandom .\npreschool - k\u2014filled with sound effects galore , this rollicking read - aloud is perfect for transportation storytimes . the text moves along with a steady rhythm , describing the passengers who occupy the various cars of a colorful train (\nhere is the school class off on a trip , and the children yell , please , sir , please , ma ' am . . . are we there yet ? '\n) followed by a refrain (\nand the train goes , clickerty - click , clickerty - clack\u2026\n) . the bright retro illustrations look like a 1960s record - album cover . the train and the characters ' clothing are depicted in glossy colors and covered with flat floral patterns and other graphic designs . the people ' s stylized faces are adorned with eyeglasses , freckles , and / or beards and mustaches ; surrounded by hair of different shades ; and topped with hats of all shapes and sizes . there are many details for children to pore over , like a full tea cart and doily - covered tables for the\nladies off to the races\nand the fancy uniforms worn by the\nsoldiers off on parade .\nthis visually pleasing offering joins a large pantheon of good train titles including philemon sturges ' s i love trains ! ( harpercollins , 2001 ) and donald crews ' s freight train ( harpercollins , 1978 ) . \u2014 linda m . kenton , san rafael public library , ca copyright \u00a9 reed business information , a division of reed elsevier inc . all rights reserved .\ndeveloped by the food and environment research agency ( bee health policy and the nbu ) , in consultation with defra ( non native species policy , and its non native species secretariat ) , the response plan was finalised in april 2012 .\nwe are happy to announce that as of 24th june 2010 , scottish beekeepers can register on beebase . to register please click here . for more details on the scottish government bee health programme , please see here . scottish government press release\nbeebase has won the prestigious whitehall and westminster world civil service award for knowledge management and analysis . the team from fera , one of only three short listed from across the civil service , were chosen for their innovative work on beebase , the live on - line database used by beekeepers and the national bee unit ( nbu ) to manage valuable data and information on bee health across england and wales . fera is the home of the nbu , which delivers the bee health programmes on behalf of the department for environment food and rural affairs ( defra ) and the welsh assembly government ( wag ) in england & wales . for more information on the award , click here to see local press article , click here\nthe varroa mite facilitates the spread of viruses by acting as a viral reservoir and incubator . it feeds on honey bees and their larvae , feeding on the \u2018blood\u2019 [ haemolymph ] of adult bees and reproducing within the developing brood . the impact of dwv and honey bee viruses on honey bee colonies is well known . the mite can spread several different viruses between honey bees and colonies and it is one of the biggest problems faced by today\u2019s beekeepers . the information in the paper clearly shows the importance of monitoring and controlling varroa mite populations in colonies to below damage thresholds . this has always been the key to successful management of this parasite . for further details please see the fera national bee unit publication managing varroa ."]}
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( central connect airlines ) - czech republic\nsouth pacific air charters ltd . t / a freedom air international - new zealand\nphilippine airlines ( pal ) [ 10 ] , cebu pacific [ 11 ] , air asia [ 12 ] are the national carriers .\naustralia and southwest pacific : philippine airlines offers direct flights to manila from sydney , melbourne as well as flies to darwin and brisbane , and auckland , new zealand while qantas flies direct to manila from sydney from brisbane . air niugini serves manila from port moresby , while jetstar airways serves manila from darwin and perth . philippine airlines also has flights between manila and guam , while united airlines serves manila from guam and koror ( palau ) . cebu pacific airlines has direct flights from sydney to manila . philippines airlines now also flies to new zealand .\ncaribbean sun airlines , inc . d / b / a world atlantic airlines - united states of america\ntrans european airways ( uk ) ltd . d / b / a tea ( uk ) ltd . - united kingdom\neagle canyon airlines , inc . d / b / a scenic airlines inc . - united states of america\npalau is an independent republic in the western pacific ocean , part of the island group of micronesia . an archipelago of about 200 islands , palau is situated near the equator about 850 km ( about 500 mi ) east of the philippines . palau became a self - governing nation in october 1994 , when it entered into a compact of free association with the united states . koror , which covers the island of the same name , is the country ' s largest town and the provisional capital . a new capital is being built on the island of babelthuap .\nmactan - cebu international airport [ 44 ] ( iata : ceb | icao : rpvm ) in cebu is the philippines ' second - busiest airport and a major hub for visitors headed to points in the visayas and mindanao . several of the airlines which serve manila also serve cebu . low cost airlines air aisa from kl , scoot airways from singapore , cebu pacific from singapore , hongkong and taiwan fly to cebu . silkair ( part of singapore airlines ) , emirates , cathay pacific , korean air , eva air , asiana airlines , xiamen air also fly to cebu .\neast asia : air china [ 14 ] and china southern airlines [ 15 ] serve manila from beijing , while china southern airlines also serves manila from guangzhou and xiamen . air china has some of the best fares from europe and north america to manila . cathay pacific [ 16 ] , dragonair [ 17 ] and hong kong express airways [ 18 ] have several flights between manila and hong kong . cebu pacific and philippine airlines also have direct flights between manila and beijing , shanghai , hong kong , macau , xiamen and taipei . china airlines [ 19 ] and eva air [ 20 ] serves manila from taipei , while china airlines also flies to manila from kaohsiung . korean air [ 21 ] , asiana airlines [ 22 ] , philippine airlines and cebu pacific serve manila from seoul and busan , while jeju air [ 23 ] serves manila from seoul . several airlines fly between the philippines and points in japan . all nippon airways [ 24 ] flies direct to manila from tokyo - narita , and is notably the only foreign airline to currently use terminal 3 . japan airlines [ 25 ] also flies to manila from tokyo . philippine airlines serves manila from tokyo , osaka , nagoya and fukuoka , and cebu pacific serves manila from osaka . delta air lines also operates daily flights from nagoya and tokyo - narita .\nthe results are in for world ' s best airlines for 2018 the world\u2019s best airlines for 2018 have been announced with air new zealand taking out . . .\nlao central airlines public co . , ltd - lao people ' s democratic republic\ncrossair ltd . d / b / a swiss international airlines ltd . - switzerland\nsoutheast asia : philippine airlines and cebu pacific have extensive southeast asian networks . pal and cebu pacific both serve manila from bangkok , ho chi minh city , jakarta ( pal has both direct flights and flights via singapore ) and singapore , while cebu pacific also serves manila from bandar seri begawan ( brunei ) , kuala lumpur and kota kinabalu . scoot airways [ 26 ] fly to manila daily from singapore . jetstar asia airways [ 27 ] and singapore airlines [ 28 ] have multiple daily flights to manila from singapore , while thai airways [ 29 ] has multiple daily flights from bangkok . malaysia airlines [ 30 ] has a double - daily service between manila and kuala lumpur , and royal brunei airlines [ 31 ] flies to manila from bandar seri begawan .\niloilo international airport ( iata : ilo | icao : rpvi ) in iloilo is served by cebu pacific , with flights to hong kong and singapore .\nj7 vja valujet airlines critter united states now operating as airtran airways . j7 reassigned .\nata airlines , inc . d / b / a ata - united states of america\nanglo airlines ltd . d / b / a anglo cargo ltd . - united kingdom\naerolinea principal chile s . a . t / a pal - principal airlines - chile\nrutas aereas , c . a . d / b / a rutaca airlines - venezuela\nchautauqua airlines , inc . d / b / a usair express - united states of america\ndelta air transport n . v . d / b / a sn brussels airlines - belgium\npinnacle airlines , inc . d / b / a northwest airlink - united states of america\naom - minerve s . a . d / b / a aom french airlines - france\nmalev hungarian airlines public limited company ( malev p . l . c . ) - hungary\npiedmont airlines , inc . d / b / a usair express - united states of america\nvision airlines , inc . d / b / a vision air - united states of america\nskyway airlines , inc . d / b / a midwest connect - united states of america\nprime air , inc . d / b / a transmeridian airlines - united states of america\nk5 sqh seaport airlines sasquatch united states former airline : wings of alaska now part of seaport airlines . alternative callsign : wings ( for vfr flights only ) . former icao code : wak .\nallegheny commuter airlines , inc . d / b / a usairways express - united states of america\nallegheny commuter airlines , inc . d / b / a usair express - united states of america\namerican eagle airlines , inc . d / b / a american eagle - united states of america\neagle jet charter , inc . d / b / a scenic airlines - united states of america\nexpress airlines i , inc . d / b / a northwest airlink - united states of america\nexpress airlines 1 , inc . d / b / a northwest airlink - united states of america\nnorthwest seaplanes , inc . d / b / a san juan airlines - united states of america\nvan gaever & co . n . v . d / b / a delsey airlines - belgium\nvan gaever & co . n . v . d / b / a vg airlines - belgium\npiedmont aviation services , inc . d / b / a pace airlines - united states of america\nafrica : passengers from african countries can utilize ethiopian airlines which connects from addis ababa to manila .\nonline check - in is also available for singapore airlines flights . please follow the steps below .\nhere a list ( ordered alphabetically by name ) of the airports we know in palau . if you know of an airport that is missing or one that is no longer in operation , let us know : )\nduring this period hawaiian was not only competing against big guns like united , pan am and continental , but now also had aloha airlines to contend with . founded in 1946 as trans - pacific airlines , or tpa , the company had changed its name to aloha airlines in 1958 . from the start tpa was competing with hawaiian for interisland passengers and freight . \u201cby 1960 , \u201d says rick , \u201cit was the same story again : in the archives we have correspondence from the cab saying , more or less , \u2018you\u2019re going to get the approval , it\u2019s a done deal , don\u2019t worry about it . \u2019\u201d but the process dragged on , and ultimately hawaiian\u2019s board of directors again put a stop to it .\nnational air cargo group , inc . d / b / a national airlines - united states of america\nnac aviation business centre ( pty ) ltd . d / b / a national airlines - south africa\nmega global air services ( maldives ) pvt . ltd . t / a mega maldives airlines - maldives\nsearch and book your singapore airlines flight tickets online via traveloka to get the best price and promotions .\nqf eaq eastern australia airlines eastern australia iata dupe with parent qantas . also uses 2 letter icao ea .\nozark air lines , inc . d / b / a / great plains airlines - united states of america\nair south , inc . d / b / a shawnee airlines , inc . - united states of america\neurope : philippine airlines provides nonstop service between london ( heathrow ) and manila daily . klm has flights to and from amsterdam with a stop in taipei . turkish airlines flies non - stop from istanbul ( atat\u00fcrk airport ) to manila\nbefore their departure date , adult passengers are required to contact the nearest singapore airlines office to prepare the safety requirements .\nsingapore airlines is one of the biggest airlines in southeast asia , based in singapore international changi airport . as a member of the star alliance , singapore airlines flies to more than 62 destinations in 32 countries and offers a variety of classes , from economy class to suites . in 2010 , the airline was recorded as the second largest airline in the world by market capitalization .\nhowever , since airlines are subject to heavy fines if one of their passengers are refused entry , many of them are far more vigilant in enforcement than the actual immigration officers ! ( this is known to be a particular problem when flying cebu pacific from sydney to manila , with a few passengers left behind in floods of tears on almost every flight . )\nexec . express ii , inc . d / b / a aspen mountain air / lone star airlines - united states of america\nfrancisco bangoy international airport ( iata : dvo | icao : rpmd ) in davao is served by silkair [ 45 ] and cebu pacific with daily flights to and from singapore . air asia also fly nonstop from davao to kuala lumpur .\nyou can easily change your flight schedule and itinerary using easy reschedule . some airlines allow changes to date , time , route , and airline , while some only allow changes to date and time . please refer to singapore airlines reschedule terms & conditions to find the complete guide to rescheduling your flight . if your flight is not eligible for easy reschedule , please contact singapore airlines directly to reschedule .\nget the best singapore airlines promotion and deals from traveloka . register your email and enjoy up to 70 % member - only discount !\nmiddle east : philippine airlines [ 32 ] serves riyadh , dammam , abu dhabi and dubai from manila . emirates [ 33 ] and cebu pacific [ 34 ] serves manila from dubai , while etihad airways [ 35 ] serves manila from abu dhabi . gulf air [ 36 ] serves manila from manama ( bahrain ) , while qatar airways [ 37 ] serves manila from doha . kuwait airways [ 38 ] serves manila from kuwait city . saudi arabian airlines [ 39 ] serves manila from dammam , jeddah and riyadh .\nsingapore airlines provides diapers and milk bottles in the airline . however , passengers are encouraged to bring their own supplies for their own convenience .\nsingapore airlines e - ticket is an eligible proof for booking an singapore airlines flight . show your e - ticket during check - in at the singapore airlines counter at the airport , or use it for self check - in ( at the airport or online ) , to get your boarding pass . if you have not received your e - ticket within 60 minutes after payment is completed , please contact traveloka customer service .\npassengers who are connecting to an philippine airlines flight and vice - versa may avail of a free airside shuttle service between terminals 2 and 3 .\nthese days the ability of airlines to fly between countries is governed by bilateral air service agreements , which are essentially international trade agreements . most of these agreements allow airlines to operate whatever routes they believe are commercially sensible , though in some instances the number of available routes and frequencies is limited . in these latter cases the airlines of one country submit applications to their home government , which then selects the winners and informs the other country .\nurltoken the world\u2019s only safety and product rating website has announced its top 20 safest airlines for 2018 from the 409 it monitors . the top . . .\nairlines may refuse to let you check in if you only have a one - way ticket to the philippines due to immigration requirements . cebu pacific air will require a printed copy of an onwards\nitinerary receipt\nat check in . if you want to risk not having an onwards ticket , try to check in early to allow yourself time to buy a ticket at an internet cafe or ticket desk in the airport if the airline refuses to check you in .\nseveral airlines fly in and out of manila , servicing various destinations . philippine flight network provides updated information on all of the latest airline news , routes , and destinations .\nin general , refunds are permitted for personal reasons ( self - cancellation , sickness , pregnancy , or death of a passenger ) , cancellation / rescheduling by the airline , force majeure , or double booking . however , different airlines have different policies regarding acceptable refund reasons . please visit singapore airlines refund policy for a complete information on refund .\nmore than 350 scheduled and low cost airlines to 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about payment methods , please visit how to pay .\nninoy aquino international airport ( naia ) [ 13 ] ( iata : mnl | icao : rpll is divided into four terminals : terminals 1 , 2 , 3 and the domestic terminal ( also known as terminal 4 ) . all airlines use terminal 1 or 3 with a few exceptions : philippine airlines uses terminal 2 , and air asia domestic flights use the domestic terminal .\nsingapore airlines offers a frequent flyer program called krisflyer for its loyal passengers . the program is divided into several levels , such as krisflyer , krisflyer elite silver , krisflyer elite gold , and priority passenger service club . krisflyer , the most basic program , is awarded to passengers who book their first flight with singapore airlines ; krisflyer elite silver is a special service offered to passengers with the star alliance silver status ; krisflyer elite gold is granted to passengers in the gold category ; and last but not least , the priority passenger service club grants its members access to all the luxurious amenities of star alliance and singapore airlines .\nall passengers in economy class will be offered the standard airline menu . however , singapore airlines also accommodate passengers with special dietary restrictions . passengers who require a special menu need to make their request prior to departure .\nplease find the check - in time for all singapore airlines flights on the table below . check - in time may vary if your flight is operated by a partner airline . please check your e - ticket to ensure .\nthe book the cook facility provides first class passengers with a variety of palatable dishes that can be ordered 24 hours prior to departure . passengers can savor their favorite foods and wine , which are served by the singapore airlines international culinary panel .\nhawaiian airlines\u2019 current phase of global expansion began in 2007 . at the time the airline was already flying to sydney and planning to add a route to manila . new airbus a - 330s were ordered , with the first set to be delivered in 2012 .\n1944\u2014that\u2019s how early this got started . \u201d so early , in fact , that one of kennedy\u2019s proposed destinations , manila , included stops on palau and chuuk ( then known as truk ) , neither of which had yet been liberated from japan\u2014this was a year before the war ended . when the honolulu advertiser first wrote of kennedy\u2019s plan in its july 10 , 1944 , edition , the story noted that saipan\u2014\u201cwhose conquest united states troops completed saturday\u201d\u2014would be part of this same route . another proposed route , to shanghai , would include stops at midway and tokyo .\nsingapore airlines ' first class was first introduced in 2013 . designed by james park associates , the first class offers a series of luxurious facilities and services such as wider seats and beds , the latest personal entertainment from krisworld , and a full breakfast with tea .\nwe are pleased to welcome you to bravofly , the first search engine for low cost flights and other services with 100 % \u201cmade in italy\u201d technology . if you are looking for a flight with apg airlines you\u2019ve come to the right site , bravofly looks for flights from over 1000 low cost and scheduled airlines . finding the flight with apg airlines that suits you best is really easy : just fill in the search form and start the flight search . if you have too many results for your flight apg airlines don\u2019t despair , you can still refine your search using the filters we have provided . have a look at the flight offers that bravofly has extracted from over 15 million searches performed by our users on the site . here is just a small selection of those that most closely match your search for apg airlines flights . if you haven\u2019t done so yet , download the bravofly smartphone app free of charge . just one app gives you the power of the bravofly low cost flight search engine . you can look for and buy your airline tickets directly from your smartphone . make the bravofly site your partner for organising trips , whether for business or pleasure , and add bravofly to your favourite sites . you can also sign up for our newsletters so that you keep up to date with the latest best flight offers .\nin his aloha shirt and weathered baseball cap , richard \u201crick\u201d rogers doesn\u2019t quite fit the mold of an archivist . in fact , there\u2019s not a lot about him that fits any mold : a commercial pilot\u2014he flew for hawaiian airlines from 1987 through his retirement in 2010\u2014he\u2019s also a\nbusiness class in singapore airlines are divided into three categories : regular business class , business class , and new business class . the regular business class cabin features passenger seats that can be converted into a simple bed ; the business class cabin offers seats that can be transformed into a much larger space for more privacy ; while the latest business class version known as new business class features a full bed facility for maximum convenience and comfort . these features have succeeded in securing singapore airlines a nomination for the world\u2019s best business class in skytrax awards 2011 .\nthese days it is hard to imagine that hawaiian airlines ever struggled to enlarge its route map . in the last three years alone , the airline has added japan , south korea , china and new zealand to an international schedule that already included australia , american samoa and tahiti .\nkalibo international airport ( iata : klo | icao : rpvk ) in kalibo , aklan ( near boracay ) is a air asia hub , with flights to kl , seoul , shanghai and taipei . other airlines also have scheduled charter flights to kalibo from points in south korea , china and taiwan .\nsingapore airlines introduced its premium economy class for the first time in 2015 . collaborating with the german manufacturer of commercial aircraft seats zim flugsitz , the seats in the premium economy class are larger than the seats in economy class . the seats are also equipped with a personal reading light , two sets of usb ports , and a power supply .\nthe route networks of most local airlines are heavily centered around manila , clark and cebu : flying between two domestic points usually entails having to transit through at least one of these airports , and there are few direct flights between other major cities . reaching sulu and tawi - tawi by air is a special case : travelers must fly through zamboanga city .\nthe redesigned seats of the economy class were introduced in 2013 . it features a more spacious legroom , a slimmer seat design with adjustable headrests , and the latest entertainment from krisworld , the airline\u2019s in - flight entertainment system . this new design is a regeneration of the old economy class and will be applied in all types of aircraft in the singapore airlines fleet .\nmore information on our airline and safety ratings can be found here or by simply clicking on the safety rating link next to each airline . the maximum rating an airline can get for safety is seven stars . we also provide information on the history , aircraft types and in - flight offering ( meals , drinks , seating and in - flight entertainment ) for most airlines .\nthe menu in suites is crafted by eight top chefs from around the world , including from the united states , italy , and japan . through the book the cook service , passengers can order their favorite food no later than 24 hours prior to departure . singapore airlines also provides yummy ! menu , tempting yet healthy menus for children between the age of 2 and 11 .\nworking with professional chefs who are congregated under the singapore airlines international culinary panel , the airline has been able to spoil its passengers with a broad range of menu featuring a plethora of special dishes . in the premium economy class , passengers can even order their personal favorite food if they make the reservation at least 24 hours prior to their departure through the book the cook feature .\nin 1966 the airline took one last shot , this time with the trust territory of the pacific islands . following world war ii , much of micronesia came under a united nations trusteeship\u2014the trust territory\u2014which remained in effect from 1946 through 1986 as the various island nations underwent the decolonization and self - determination process . the trust territory was administered by the united states and included the islands that the airline had previously sought to add to its route schedule back in 1944 . ultimately the airline lost this bid to continental , which established air micronesia in 1968 . following this disappointment , in terms of scheduled passenger service beyond hawai\u2018i\u2019s shores at least , the airline went all but dormant for nearly twenty years .\nnorth america : delta air lines serves manila from detroit via tokyo narita . passengers transit in japan to other delta flights to other east asian or us cities . philippine airlines serves manila from los angeles , san francisco , vancouver , toronto and honolulu . a popular option for passengers flying to the philippines from north america is to fly via tokyo , osaka , seoul , hong kong or taipei .\ncapa profiles help you identify new business opportunities and make better business decisions , by providing accurate and up - to - date data on airports , airlines , suppliers , investors , mros , lessors and countries around the world . each profile offers comprehensive news and analysis , as well as the ability to drill down into data on schedules , capacity share , fleet , traffic , financial results and more .\nthe challenges kennedy faced were not limited to the war . every new route within the united states required approval of the cab , which also regulated pricing . hawai\u2018i was still a territory , with congressional representation limited to a single nonvoting delegate in the house of representatives . an island - based airline simply couldn\u2019t wield the same kind of bureaucratic influence as those based on the continent . kennedy was a visionary and not one to give up easily . writing about this era in wings of history : hawaii\u2019s incomparable airlines\nof course , these additions did not occur overnight , but compared with the airline\u2019s early attempts to fly beyond the hawaiian islands , they have come at lightning speed : though it began flying passengers within the islands in 1929 as interisland airways , hawaiian airlines\u2019 first scheduled passenger flights to the continental united states didn\u2019t take place until 1985 , with scheduled international flights ( to tahiti and the cook islands ) following two years later . the effort to establish those first flights spanned more than forty years and three generations of aircraft .\nbeware of airlines usurping the role of immigration officers technically you are supposed to have at least six months remaining on your passport on the date you are scheduled to leave the philippines , even if you qualify for visa free entry . however , it ' s almost unheard of for philippines immigration officers at ports of entry to actually enforce this requirement ( unless fishing for a bribe ) ; indeed alien children of returning balikbayan have been known to have been granted permission to stay for the usual 12 months when only 4 months remained at entry on their passports .\nultimately , it took an act of congress to help hawaiian establish its overseas routes . the cab had over the decades proved to be a bureaucratic quagmire , with route approval often taking years and almost always favoring the largest carriers . in 1978 the airline deregulation act was passed , which among other things mandated a multi - year phase - out of the cab . from that point forward , us airlines were in essence allowed to fly any domestic route they chose and to set whatever prices they wanted . the cab closed for good on january 1 , 1985 .\ncreated by paris - based fashion designer pierre balmain in 1968 , the\nsarong kebaya\nis traditionally made from asian batik . as well as the blue sarong kebaya that characterizes singapore airlines , the uniform of the female flight attendants are presented in four other colors , each signifies the role of the wearer : blue is for flight attendants , green for supervisor attendants , red for the head of flight attendants , and purple for in - flight supervisor . the roles of male cabin crew can also be distinguished in the same way , by the color of their ties .\n\u201cone of the curiosities about this business is that you buy airplanes that will be with you for twenty - five years , and with the lead time they won\u2019t be delivered for five to seven years , \u201d says hawaiian airlines ceo mark dunkerley . \u201cso you\u2019re really peering into the murky depths of the uncertain future and making some very substantial bets . well , we did that , and we said , \u2018starting in 2010 and over the next decade , we will grow our international network ; there will be a fairly steady cadence of one to two routes per year . \u2019 and we committed to that in early 2008 . \u201d\na significant majority of domestic flights in the philippines are operated by low - cost carriers and are consequently economy - only : pal is the only airline to offer business class on domestic flights . this does not mean however that fares are affordable : domestic seat sales are a common feature throughout the year , and all major airlines regularly offer promo fares on their websites . however , fares increase significantly during major peak travel seasons ( particularly during christmas , holy week and the last two weeks of october ) , and in places served by only one airline ( such as vigan or marinduque ) , fares also increase during major provincial or town fiestas . flights are frequently full during peak travel season , so it is advisable to book well in advance .\nthis phase - out coincided with more change at hawaiian . in 1984 , after a good deal of internal turmoil , the airline began to expand again . three long - range dc - 8 jets were added to the fleet that year , and military and civilian charter services resumed . in hindsight the demise of the cab and the addition of the first scheduled service to los angeles ( 1985 ) , seattle and san francisco ( both in 1986 ) seem something of an anticlimax . but combined with its international charter service and the first of its scheduled passenger flights to tahiti and the cook islands ( 1987 ) , hawaiian airlines had become a truly global airline . hawaiian\u2019s planes were literally all over the planet , and it was at times a wild ride .\nnext to buses and some times low cost airlines , ships are the cheapest modes of transports when getting around the country . fares can be as low as \u20b11 , 000 but some times as high as 3000 . from manila to iloilo , bacolod , cebu , butuan , cagayan de oro , iligan , ozamiz or dipolog a trip can last a day or two 2go operate interisland ferries out of manila . there is 2 go ferry which has convenient overnight ferry trips to coron , palawan . 2 go ferry operates between manila and coron , puerto princesa several days of the week . you can also stay on a cruise ship that ' s exploring around the coron area . the 7 , 107 island cruise ship takes passengers around coron and some of its private islands .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nthis web site has been setup to help you cut through the jungle of all those codes and abbreviations used in and around the airline industry . whether it be an aircraft type code in a printed timetable or an airline code in online booking system or on your ticket this site has been designed to help you find out what that code stands for . so if you want to know what type of aircraft an ab6 is that your bookings says you will be 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{"id": 55563, "summary": [{"text": "sellafield ltd is a nuclear decommissioning site licence company ( slc ) controlled by the nuclear decommissioning authority ( nda ) , a government body set up specifically to deal with the nuclear legacy under the energy act 2004 .", "topic": 17}, {"text": "until 2016 , it was operated under licence from the nda by a third party parent body organisation called nuclear management partners .", "topic": 26}, {"text": "sellafield ltd 's main aim is to manage the decommissioning of the sellafield facility on behalf of the nda .", "topic": 12}, {"text": "the company employs more than 13,000 workers and its focus is to deliver accelerated nuclear decommissioning and clean-up programmes .", "topic": 2}, {"text": "it is also involved in world-leading power operations , nuclear fuel production and reprocessing , international decommissioning , and international transportation . ", "topic": 22}], "title": "sellafield ltd", "paragraphs": ["sellafield ltd\u2019s dedication to growing its own talent has been recognised with a regional award .\ntony fountain , chairman of sellafield ltd , and sir andrew mathews , chairman of the national nuclear laboratory ltd ( nnl ) , have signed a collaboration agreement .\nsellafield ltd is launching its first ever trade mission to connect its major contractors with cumbria\u2019s small businesses .\ncontact the supply chain team with any questions and comments about doing business with sellafield ltd , including procurement .\nin april 2008 , uk nuclear waste management ltd ( uknwm ) won the parent body organisation ( pbo ) competition and took over ownership of llwr ltd .\nfrom april 1 , the nda is to take ownership of sellafield ltd , as part of reforms to management of the site .\nsellafield ltd is the company responsible for safely delivering decommissioning , reprocessing and nuclear waste management activities on behalf of the nuclear decommissioning authority .\nsellafield ltd also has the largest concentration of world - leading nuclear experts in europe \u2013 and boasts over 60 years of skills and experience .\nmost sellafield ltd offices are open 9am to 5pm , monday to friday ( except bank holidays ) . all visits must be arranged in advance .\nas one of the most complex nuclear companies in the world , sellafield ltd offers the most technically and commercially challenging projects within the nuclear industry .\nalong with commercial and nuclear clean up operations , sellafield ltd is also undertaking a range of major projects that are key enablers to the management of ongoing site activities .\nin llwr ltd\u2019s second term , the use of new waste treatment routes has been embedded across the uk .\nwe\u2019re celebrating a major step forward in cleaning up one of the most hazardous ponds at sellafield . game changing progress in sellafield pond\nthis year , sellafield ltd has welcomed 211 apprentices \u2013 the highest intake in the site\u2019s history \u2013 and has pledged to make five per cent of its workforce trainees within the next five years .\nthis collaboration agreement builds on these \u2013 and many other - successes and outlines the overarching principles that will be applied when sellafield ltd and nnl work together . these principles will allow sellafield ltd and nnl to focus both on developing new technologies and on sourcing them from the supply chain , other national laboratories and academia , so that cost - effective and innovative research and development can be used to accelerate the hazard and risk reduction work on the sellafield site .\ntransformation is the word at sellafield ltd . everything we do here is designed to transform the environment , the economy and the global nuclear industry . make your own breakthrough here . graduate applications opening soon .\nwith a nuclear renaissance underway sellafield ltd is still at the forefront of the uk\u2019s nuclear industry and through the safe and expert delivery of its mission , will play a significant role in britain\u2019s energy future .\nthe uk ' s sellafield ltd plans to make efficiency savings to be able to work within its \u00a32 billion ( $ 2 . 85 billion ) budget for the next financial year as the site\nenters the most crucial period in its modern history\n. the nuclear decommissioning authority ( nda ) secured the sum for sellafield ltd as part of the government ' s spending review , announced in november last year .\nregarding its \u00a32 billion budget for the new financial year , an industry source told world nuclear news today that sellafield ltd\nwould be looking at a nine - figure shortfall unless it achieves planned efficiencies\n.\nin promoting equal opportunities , sellafield ltd welcomes applications from all areas of the community . we select people according to their abilities and our needs . for further information please refer to the work with us section of this site .\nsellafield ltd and nnl have a long history of working together to deliver research and development to underpin new plant processes and to make improvements to current operations at sellafield . some recent successes include work by nnl and others in support of sellafield\u2019s box encapsulation plant ( where industrial robots are being adapted for use in a specialist nuclear environment for the management of challenging nuclear waste ) and the work carried out jointly by sellafield ltd , nnl , nda and academia which identified a simpler way to deal with intermediate level waste , ( which in turn is set to reduce the site\u2019s clean - up bill by hundreds of millions of pounds ) .\nsellafield ltd said on 20 january that , as the government looks to create three million more apprenticeships in the uk by 2020 , it had been invited as a ' top uk business ' to debate how to improve apprenticeships in the country .\njohn clarke , chief executive of the nda , said :\nthis level of funding for sellafield reflects tremendous support from government and this will enable us to make vital progress on cleaning up the high hazard facilities at sellafield , particularly the legacy ponds and silos . but we have made an unequivocal commitment to government that in return we will expect sellafield ltd to place the greatest possible emphasis on value for money .\npaul foster , sellafield ltd managing director , said that although the \u00a32 billion represents increased funding for the site , the scope of work the company needs to deliver\nwill outstrip our budget unless we drive greater efficiency into everything we do\n.\none of the most daring demolition projects ever undertaken at sellafield has reached a key point .\nsteve bewsher , apprentice training manager at sellafield ltd , attended the ceremony . he said : \u201ci am very proud of our success at the regional stage , and look forward to enhancing our entry with the latest achievements as we apply for the national awards .\nsue husband , director of the national apprenticeship service , said : \u201ci would like to congratulate sellafield ltd on their achievement . they deserve to be rewarded for their efforts . there has never been a better time to become an apprentice or employ one . \u201d\nthe budget announcement was made in the nda ' s draft business plan , which was published on 5 january . it marks an increase in sellafield ' s \u00a31 . 9 billion budget for the current financial year and\nunderlines the nda ' s commitment to securing progress in the site ' s clean - up program\n, sellafield ltd said yesterday .\nin the event of an emergency at sellafield , please contact our information line for further details .\nlicensed under the nuclear installations act 1965 and holder of the licence for the sellafield nuclear site , we are the legal entity responsible for sellafield , which is owned by the nuclear decommissioning authority .\nthe sellafield site is not open to the public . all visits must be arranged in advance .\nsellafield ltd is a global centre for nuclear engineering management . we pioneered the harnessing of nuclear power to generate electricity for the country . now the world is watching as we set international standards in high - hazard reduction . in short , we\u2019re at the forefront of the industry .\nall of sellafield ltd\u2019s departments have a savings plan which specifies where efficiencies will be made in their area . according to company information , a key focus is commercial efficiencies - ensuring value for money in contract awards . roughly 60 % of its annual spend goes to external organisations .\nwe are responsible for the safe and secure operation and clean - up of the sellafield nuclear site .\nmajor projects pose special challenges , these challenges are magnified by their location on a nuclear licensed site . sellafield ltd is meeting these challenges by successfully managing the scale , funding requirements , human resource requirements , technology and timescale of many projects to safely deliver value for money to the business .\nthe sellafield site is at the heart of west cumbria , on the edge of the famous lake district .\nhappy # lgbtstemday we are proud to support the lgbt + community , here at sellafield and everywhere . urltoken\ntoday , the sellafield site covers about 2 square miles . the windscale site was split into two parts in 1971 , with the main complex renamed sellafield , and the original weapons , power station and advanced gas - cooled reactor retaining the windscale name . much of britain ' s nuclear waste today is currently stored at sellafield .\nat sellafield ltd , we require all recruits to have a minimum of three gcses at grade c or above in mathematics , english and science ( or equivalent ) . new gcse grading structure : grade 4 and above . many roles will need further qualifications \u2013 these requirements will be stated on the recruitment advertisement .\nour purpose is to keep sellafield safe and secure , cleaning - up the site to a defined end state .\nin 2007 , to support the competition process , a site licence company ( slc ) , known as llw repository ltd ( llwr ) , was established to hold the nuclear site licence for the repository .\nthe collaboration agreement sets out the principles by which our two government - owned organisations will work together , in partnership , to deliver more value to the uk by developing technical solutions to support delivery of sellafield ltd\u2019s mission . it is recognised that it is in the public interest for both organisations to collaborate to deliver the department of business , energy and industrial strategy\u2019s objective to accelerate hazard reduction and clean - up activities on the sellafield site .\nthree members of the business , energy and industrial strategy ( beis ) select committee visited the sellafield site last week .\ncontact stakeholder relations if you have any questions about our activities at sellafield or the impact of them on the community .\nthe site at sellafield covers an area of six square miles and is home to more than 1 , 000 facilities .\nsellafield ltd named macro employer of the year . from left to right , steve bewsher ( head of apprentice programmes ) , deanna pearson ( health physics monitor apprentice ) , cat settle ( head of employer and delivery services at the national apprenticeship service ) , declan gilmartin ( mechanical apprentice ) and graham ball ( gen2 ) .\na major breakthrough has been achieved in the sellafield clean - up programme \u2013 and a cumbrian company has played a key part .\nkeeping sellafield safe and secure is our priority and governs the decisions that we make every day . one of the ways that we can make sellafield safer is by removing the nuclear risks and hazards posed by our oldest building ; the legacy ponds and silos .\nif you have any queries regarding current emergencies or incidents , please contact your local line manager not the sellafield site shift manager .\nthe company has sites at sellafield in west cumbria , as well as an extensive engineering design capability based at risley in warrington .\nsellafield is the only nuclear site in the country that can safely manage all three forms of radioactive waste ; low , intermediate and high .\neach chapter of sellafield\u2019s history delivered great benefit for the country while creating a complex nuclear clean - up challenge for which there are no blueprints .\ntoday , sellafield covers 6 square kilometres and is home to more than 200 nuclear facilities and the largest inventory of untreated nuclear waste in the world .\nsellafield is one of the most complex and compact nuclear sites , activities are centred around remediation , decommissioning and clean up of the historic legacy . the site is also home to the thorp and magnox reprocessing plants , the sellafield mox plant and a wide range of waste management and effluent treatment facilities .\nto be successful the futures of sellafield ltd and nnl are inextricably linked . the history , knowledge and experience shared by the respective technical teams , as well as the physical integration of facilities on the sellafield site reinforce these links . it is therefore important to recognise this in the formal relationship between the organisations and this is why i ' m very pleased to have the collaboration agreement in place . there are challenging times ahead to work out how to meet the needs of all our stakeholders and this won ' t be possible unless we work together collaboratively .\nused fuel from all over the world , including the uk , arrives at sellafield inside purpose - designed shielded flasks which can weigh up to 110 tonnes .\nthere are two nuclear fuel reprocessing plants at sellafield . one deals with magnox fuel from britain ' s early nuclear reactors , like the ones which were used at calder hall power station at sellafield , which is now closed down . the other fuel reprocessing plant at sellafield is the thermal oxide reprocessing plant or thorp , as it is known . thorp deals with fuel from british advanced gas cooled reactors ( agr ) and light water reactor fuel from around the world .\nownership of the low level waste repository passed to newly created british nuclear fuels limited in 1971 and the site was managed as part of sellafield until 2007 .\nbewsher said :\nwe are immensely proud , along with our training partners gen2 and wigan & leigh college , to welcome a further 165 apprentices this year - taking the total of young people in training with sellafield ltd to a landmark 550 apprentices - and to take the lead on developing new top - quality training such as the trailblazer and degree apprenticeships , and to grow the local skills base to make cumbria a centre of nuclear excellence .\nthe nuclear decommissioning authority currently invests \u00a32 billion of its annual budget at sellafield . we will ensure that we demonstrate value for money through the delivery of our mission .\nthe transformation of disposal procedures was completed in 1995 when the waste monitoring and compaction facility at sellafield and the grouting facility at the low level waste repository were opened .\nin the 1970s , plans were developed to commercialise reprocessing at sellafield and in the 1980s , construction started on a new reprocessing facility , the thermal oxide reprocessing plant ( thorp ) .\nbeis select committee members @ rachelreevesmp @ peterkyle @ markpawsey visited sellafield , accompanied by @ nda , and found out about the progress we are making in our clean - up mission . urltoken\ntransforming the sellafield site into a safe , environmentally sound space is a 100 - year challenge . join us and you\u2019ll be involved in work of breathtaking complexity , affecting the lives of millions .\n\u201csellafield ltd has always accounted for the largest portion of our work , and around half of our workforce \u2013 and our biggest nuclear laboratories \u2013 are based on the sellafield site . within nnl we have a good deal of science , technology and innovation which can help to reduce the cost and timescales of the clean - up mission whilst improving safety . it therefore makes perfect sense for us to seek a more collaborative working arrangement between the two government - owned bodies in the national interest . i\u2019m delighted that this agreement builds on the excellent links which already exist between us and i am confident that we will see even more success ahead for both organisations \u2013 and for the uk\u2019s nuclear sector as a whole \u2013 over the coming years . \u201d\nsellafield has been nearly 80 years in the making . a pioneer for the uk\u2019s nuclear industry , it supported national defence , generated electricity for nearly half a century , and developed the ability to safely manage nuclear waste .\nthe sellafield site has been operational since the 1940s , when it was used as a royal ordinance factory supporting the war effort and the national defence programme . the factory was constructed to inspect and package small arms ammunition .\nwe have a responsibility to deliver new projects at sellafield that will support our mission . we must do this safely , securely , to the agreed specification , on schedule , within budget and with due regard to the environment .\nin the 1950s , the world\u2019s first commercial nuclear power station , calder hall , and the windscale advanced gas - cooled reactor were developed at sellafield . both were forerunners of a fleet of nuclear power stations across the country .\nthe safe and secure stewardship of the sellafield site is our priority . it covers everything from the safety of our employees and care for the environment through to the management of nuclear materials . it underpins every decision we make .\nsellafield is home to the oldest nuclear facilities in the uk and we are focusing our efforts on safely accelerating the clean - up of our oldest facilities . we will also demonstrate our progress through the timely completion of both the magnox and the thorp reprocessing programmes .\nreprocessing takes used fuel which has been removed from a nuclear reactor to recover its component parts , plutonium , uranium and waste . this process was originally used at sellafield as part of the site\u2019s early operations in the production of plutonium for the country\u2019s atomic weapons programme .\nby\ncrucial phase\nin sellafield ' s history , the company was referring to changes to its mission from being an operational nuclear facility into a\nfully - fledged decommissioning site\n, and as it moves to a new management model as a subsidiary of the nda .\n# robots are a vital part of our work at # sellafield \u2013 our work experience students at our # warrington offices this week are from @ stmaryschs @ winstanleycoll @ bridgewaterhs and programmed this robot to negotiate its way to work in difficult - to - reach areas . # ukroboticsweek urltoken\nsellafield is transforming . we are preparing for the mission change and have defined the organisation we want to be in ten years\u2019 time \u2013 how we operate internally , our size and shape , the way we work with the supply chain , and our ability to maximise wider opportunities in the future .\na year of\nlandmark progress\nis expected at sellafield in the coming year , it said . all remaining fuel in the pile fuel storage pond is expected to be cleared during the year and bulk retrievals of sludge and fuel are scheduled to begin from the first generation magnox storage pond .\nsellafield has led the development of the uk\u2019s nuclear industry , from the production of plutonium for the country\u2019s nuclear deterrent programme through to the development of nuclear power generation . today we are faced with the challenge of cleaning - up the legacy of the site\u2019s early operations , including some of the most hazardous nuclear facilities in europe .\nas an expert , mr donaldson started with an inevitable disadvantage in being a full - time employee of bnfl . prior to the decision of the court of appeal in r ( factortame ltd ) v secretary of state for transport , local government and the regions ( no 8 ) [ 2003 ] qb 381 , there were some who thought that full - time employment by the party calling him was a crippling disability for an expert , sufficient to render his opinions inadmissible as expert evidence : see for example liverpool roman catholic archdiocesan trustees v goldberg ( no 3 ) [ 2001 ] 1wlr2337 .\nthe issues in the case arose out of the agreement for , and provision by the claimant of , a nuclear fuel reprocessing service to the owners / operators of certain nuclear power stations and specifically one in germany , being a reprocessing facility designed and built for the purpose at sellafield , known as the thermal oxide reprocessing plant or \u201cthorp\u201d .\nbritish nuclear fuels ltd ( bnfl ) is to be finally abolished , said the uk government as it carried out a major cull of public bodies . the former industrial giant began life in 1971 and developed to manage the uk ' s nuclear fuel cycle centres and all 26 magnox nuclear power reactors . it established a us - based decommissioning division in 1990 , bought the reactor vendor westinghouse in 1999 and in 2000 bought the nuclear business of abb and integrated it into westinghouse . in its own words , bnfl was\na highly influential and respected nuclear company with operations across the uk and overseas .\nwhen the spent ( used ) fuel is removed from a nuclear reactor it is still emitting radiation and heat . it is put into large fuel storage ponds or pools of water near the reactor where it can sit to allow it to cool and allow the radiation levels to decrease . after this cooling period , the fuel is loaded into specially constructed secure containers called ' flasks ' . these flasks are transported to sellafield either by road , rail or from overseas customers by sea in purpose built ships .\nmr donaldson was a factual witness of quite exceptional quality . in addition to providing a highly detailed account of the design of thorp and of the ancillary plant necessary for a complete oxide fuel reprocessing system in his first witness statement , he evidently carried out the most through preparation for the provision of further factual information while being cross examined , and in numerous respects amplified his written account with substantial and precise further detail , wherever requested either by counsel or by the court . \u2026 in short , there appeared to be no aspect of the oxide or magnox reprocessing plants at sellafield about which mr donaldson had not carried out the necessary preparatory work to be able to provide well researched and reliable factual answers to the technical issues thrown up by the rtr issue .\nwhile it is now clear that full - time employment by a party is no longer a disqualifying characteristic for the giving of expert evidence , the lack of an independent relationship between the expert and the party calling him nonetheless remains a major factor going to the weight of the expert evidence , and one which it has been necessary for me to bear constantly in mind . nuclear fuel reprocessing is a subject in relation to which it is no doubt difficult to find experts with relevant experience and qualifications , and although there are no doubt other reprocessing plants abroad , each will operate under its own commercial , technological and in particular regulatory constraints which render experience abroad intrinsically less valuable to the expert than experience at sellafield itself . furthermore , it may persuasively be argued that there is little substitute , in terms of a reliable perception of the realities , for a long day - to - day involvement in the process of the design and commissioning of the very plant under review .\nbalancing those considerations , mr donaldson\u2019s thorough preparation , wide ranging experience and personal involvement in the design , operation and maintenance of the thorp plant and its predecessor at sellafield largely made up for his lack of de facto independence from bnfl . furthermore , it appeared to me that he had both taken on board and resolved to take seriously his responsibility to the court as an expert witness . he was much criticised in cross examination for the perhaps argumentative tone of parts of his second witness statement , in which he took the defendants\u2019 experts to task in robust terms for , as he regarded it , ignoring or failing to take account of material matters , including matters as to which he had given factual evidence available to them before they wrote their reports . that cross examination of mr donaldson was directed to persuading me that he was arguing a case rather than providing an objective opinion . i found his oral evidence to be an encouraging contrast to the signs of argumentativeness in his second witness statement . on the whole , he seemed to me to maintain both balance and objectivity under cross examination to an extent which led me to conclude that the apparent argumentativeness of parts of his second witness statement was more a matter of style than substance . \u2026\u201d\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nyou may not have full access to the site , some of it ' s functionality or it may not appear as it was intended .\nthe public information mission of world nuclear news is supported and made possible by the members of the world nuclear association .\n\u00a92018 world nuclear association , tower house , 10 southampton street , london , wc2e 7ha , uk . registered in england and wales , number 01215741 privacy policy\ngov . uk uses cookies to make the site simpler . find out more about cookies\nread about the freedom of information ( foi ) act and how to make a request .\ndon\u2019t include personal or financial information like your national insurance number or credit card details .\nto help us improve gov . uk , we\u2019d like to know more about your visit today . we\u2019ll send you a link to a feedback form . it will take only 2 minutes to fill in . don\u2019t worry we won\u2019t send you spam or share your email address with anyone .\nall content is available under the open government licence v3 . 0 , except where otherwise stated\nfrom cleaning - 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to - day decisions made by our teams . our nuclear operations are carried out in line with the appropriate regulatory authorisations and permissions .\nthe remote nature of the site , along with its industrial workforce and experience in working for the ministry of supply , made it the ideal location to produce plutonium for the country\u2019s atomic weapons programme .\nintermediate level waste is mixed with a grout material in engineered stainless steel drums to form a solid , stable form . this makes it suitable for long - term storage and disposal\nhigh level waste is dried to a powder , mixed with glass and heated to form a molten mixture . this is then poured into stainless steel containers to solidify . the waste is then placed into a store before final disposal in the uk or return to its country of origin\nwe are developing a high - performance , value - led organisation that reduces high hazard faster , costs the taxpayer less , and responds more quickly to potential funding changes . at the same time , we are looking for ways to maximise the socio - 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( c ) ukaea copyright tx bbc two , monday 8th october 2007 on the night of 10th october 1957 , britain suffered its worst nuclear accident . a fire began to spread throughout the core of the windscale nuclear reactor , sending radioactive dust across britain . using the tape recordings of the inquiry into the fire - kept secret for 50 years and now heard for the first time - and interviews with the men who risked their lives to prevent a nuclear tragedy , the film shows how political ambition fuelled the fire . and it reveals how prime minister macmillan , desperate not to undermine britain ' s special relationship with the us , covered up the truth and made the heroes of windscale the scapegoats for the fire .\n\u00a9 2018 guardian news and media limited or its affiliated companies . all rights reserved .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nthe flasks of used fuel are taken to the thorp receipt and storage facility by rail . once the lid bolts are removed , the flasks are placed underwater and the lids are taken off . the containers holding the used fuel are removed from the flasks and are transferred to the storage pond .\nthe nuclear industry has invested substantial amounts of money in new plants to treat and package waste from reprocessing operations . the wastes are classified into high , intermediate and low level waste streams . discharges from all our sites must follow strict government authorisations in accordance with international rules .\nhigh - level waste ( hlw ) is radioactive enough to generate heat . this waste is what remains when the uranium and plutonium have been reprocessed .\nintermediate - level waste ( ilw ) is far less radioactive than high - level waste . it is made up of such things as fuel element cladding , contaminated equipment and sludge that come from the treatment processes .\nlow - level waste ( llw ) includes paper towels , clothing and laboratory equipment , which have been used in areas where radioactive materials are used .\npost operational clean out , where the radioactive material inventory and residual hazards are removed using existing equipment in the building . if facilities are not decommissioned straight away , either to allow radioactive materials to decay , because of interfacing projects or facilities , or financial viability , they are placed into care and maintenance and undergo routine surveillance until decommissioning starts .\nthe waste characterisation phase defines the types of waste materials that are present , the appropriate disposal route , and the method that can be used for the dismantling and demolition phases . decommissioning and dismantling involves either manual or robotic removal of all process plant and equipment and the radiological decontamination of the structure as far as possible .\nstandard industry demolition techniques are then used and can either be mechanical or , if the structure and location allows , explosive . the land is then remediated for whatever future use is determined for the site .\nhowever , the company said it\nhas made clear that further efficiency savings will be required in order to deliver the scope of work planned for 2016 / 17\n.\nthis means , he said ,\ndoing more for less and ensuring we are extracting the maximum value possible from the budget we are given .\nsome recent efficiencies highlighted in the company ' s staff magazine energize include more than \u00a31 . 2 million saved on travel and subsistence in the first six months of 2015 / 16 ; \u00a395 , 000 a month saved by switching to a new printing platform ; \u00a375 , 000 a year saved following improvements to \u2018steam traps\u2019 in the magnox reprocessing plant .\nthe nda ' s draft business plan is out for public consultation until 15 february .\napprentice training manager steve bewsher and mechanical design apprentice philip marwood were selected to represent the company at an apprenticeship celebration event held at 10 downing street .\nthe low level waste repository ( llwr ) has been in operation since 1959 providing an essential service by managing the uk\u2019s low level radioactive waste .\nbut even in earlier days , the site was providing a vital service to the nation , as during world war ii , it was home to a royal ordnance factory .\nat the end of the war , the factory was closed , leaving a legacy of contaminated land that we continue to manage .\nin 1957 ownership of the site passed to the united kingdom atomic energy authority and planning consent was granted to develop it as a low level waste facility .\nin those days , disposal of low level waste was based on landfill practices , with waste being tipped into clay - based trenches and covered with layers of stone and soil .\ntoday the disposal trenches have been covered with a water resistant cap and a soil layer with planting of a mixture of grass and shrubs in keeping with the natural environment .\nin 1988 a new approach to the treatment and disposal of low level waste in the uk saw the opening of vault 8 , an engineered facility for the long - term management of low level waste . under this new system , low level waste was placed in containers and grouted prior to disposal in vault 8 .\nthe new facilities meant that low level waste could be compacted to reduce its volume and grouted within containers ready for disposal in vault 8 maximising the use of vault space .\nthe nuclear decommissioning authority ( nda ) was established in 2005 to take responsibility for the decommissioning and clean - up of the uk\u2019s civil public sector nuclear sites .\nownership of the site transferred to the nda on 1st april 2005 . in accordance with the nda\u2019s strategy and in support of government objectives , a competition was launched in 2006 for a contract to manage and operate the low level waste repository on behalf of the nda .\nplanning permission for the development of vault 9 at the low level waste repository was granted in january 2008 and construction commenced in september 2008 .\nuknwm was awarded a 17 - year management and operations contract to operate the repository on behalf of the nda .\nthe contract was split into three periods of five years and one of two years , with the onus on successful delivery of objectives laid out in the contract .\nin 2009 the repository celebrated 50 years of safe operations , and the same year vault 9 opened , securing continued operations into the next decade .\nthe uk strategy for the management of solid low level radioactive waste from the nuclear industry was approved in august 2010 by the uk government and devolved administrations .\nthe strategy was developed by the nda in conjunction with llwr with the aim of providing a high level framework within which llw management decisions can be taken flexibly to ensure safe , environmentally acceptable and cost - effective management solutions .\nllwr\u2019s 2011 environmental safety case ( esc ) was submitted to the environment agency on the 1st may 2011 . it plays a very important role in determining the future of the low level waste repository as the uk\u2019s primary facility for the disposal of low level waste .\nthe objective of our esc is to demonstrate to the environment agency and other stakeholders that it is safe to continue to dispose of llw at the llwr site . it considers environmental safety both now and up to thousands of years in the future .\n2012 witnessed the completion of a suite of waste management services designed to assist the implementation of the national llw strategy through the application of the waste management hierarchy .\nthis revolutionized waste management with a switch in focus from 95 % disposal of waste directed to the repository in 2009 and only 5 % diverted to 85 % diversion and just 15 % disposal six years later . by 2018 , the diversion figure had risen to around 95 % .\nin 2013 nda awarded uknwm a further five year contract term to manage llwr following successful implementation and delivery of key commitments since uknwm won the original contract in 2008 .\n2015 proved another big year for the repository . llwr was granted a revised environmental permit to allow continued disposal of wastes at the site , and a planning application , which , if granted would secure its future until around 2050 , was submitted to cumbria county council .\nthe application , granted in 2016 , sought to construct two new vaults and an extension to vault 9 , in addition to a final cap over existing and new vaults and the historic landfill - style trenches .\nthe repository plans to accommodate the uk\u2019s forecasted waste arisings well into the next century , potentially constructing more vaults , if required , leaving a closure date of around 2130 .\nin addition there is an aim to complete the clear - up of legacy plutonium contaminated materials ( pcm ) in 2018 and a planning application has taken it a step closer to long - term closure of the trenches and of vault 8 .\nthe firm beat off strong competition to be named macro employer of the year at the north west heat of the national apprenticeships awards 2015 .\n\u201cwe work extremely hard , in partnership with our training providers , to offer the highest quality education , training and employment prospects for local people .\n\u201cour apprenticeships cover a range of skills , including electrical , mechanical , design , engineering , business administration , and for the first time this year we have introduced three new programmes : a nuclear scientist and nuclear engineer degree apprenticeship , nuclear welding inspection technician and a fire and rescue apprenticeship . \u201d\nthe case involved the calling of both factual and expert witnesses to provide evidence and some witnesses who gave both factual and expert evidence .\nthe case consisted of claims by bnfl that the defendants had failed to pay the full amounts due under invoices rendered to each of them pursuant to the service agreements , as supplemented by the side letters . non - payment was admitted , but the defendants sought to justify non - payment , and to obtain recovery of alleged overpayment , under a series of defences and counter - claims .\nrelevant excerpts from the judgment of the mr justice briggs are worthy of being directly quoted \u2013 by reason of the high significance of the issue of the independence of experts and how an expert may counterbalance a lack of independence by various means . the judgment also addresses how a witness of fact may , in appropriate circumstances , also act in the same case as an expert witness .\nbnfl\u2019s main witness was mr nigel donaldson , called both as a witness of fact and as an expert . \u2026 i have kept in mind the need to distinguish between mr donaldson\u2019s qualities as a witness of fact , and his qualities as an expert .\nupon analysis , his role may fairly be divided into three . first , he gave direct factual evidence about aspects of the design and appraisal of the thorp project in which he had been personally involved at the relevant time . secondly , he provided largely hearsay factual evidence about a whole range of matters relevant to the rtr issue which he had collected from a detailed appraisal of the relevant documents , and from discussion with current and former colleagues at bnfl , several of whom did not give evidence themselves . thirdly , he gave expert evidence in the form of his opinion as to the reasonableness of the conclusions reached by bnfl in reaching its view that thorp could reprocess a 7 , 000tu baseload in ten years ."]}
{"id": 55569, "summary": [{"text": "oorah , or sometimes oorah kiruv rechokim , hebrew for \" awaken and bring in those who are far \" ( a reference to educating non-observant jews ) , is an incorporated orthodox jewish kiruv ( outreach ) organization founded in 1980 \" with the goal of awakening jewish children and their families to their heritage . \"", "topic": 1}, {"text": "it is a united states based 501 ( c ) 3 non-profit organization . ", "topic": 1}], "title": "oorah ( organization )", "paragraphs": ["and memorable campaigns for any jewish organization are no doubt those produced by and for oorah . but who are the people behind oorah ? do you ever wonder ?\nindependent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary ( i . e . , not affiliated with a national , regional , or geographic grouping of organizations ) .\noorah staten island is a program of the larger oorah organization . oorah\u2019s various programs and events enrich the lives of jewish families throughout the us with meaning and values . and staten island is where it all began .\nnon - jewish workers shorted weeks of pay . haredi outreach organization oorah claims contactors owe workers the money , but oorah also admits to owing those contactors at least $ 30 , 000 .\n\u00a9 2018 jewish little star preschool is a division of oorah , inc . ; a 501 ( c ) ( 3 ) tax exempt organization .\ncopyright \u00a9 2018 kars4kids is a 501c3 organization . your donation will benefit kars4kids , a national organization dedicated to addressing the educational , material , emotional and spiritual needs of jewish children and their families .\ndue to an error on this organization ' s form 990 , we are unable to display program information .\nharedi kiruv organization and its bogus subsidiary for ' at risk ' youth are again linked to shady dealings .\nthe group ' s board of directors does not provide adequate oversight of the charity ' s organization and staff .\noorah owns cucumber communications , and claims that\nevery penny\nof profit goes to oorah ' s activities .\nif you donate to an organization called kars4kids , it ' s a huge red flag that the money isn ' t going to an organization with that name ,\nsaid lindsey nichols , spokesperson for guidestar , a national charity information websites .\nharedi missionary organization under investigation for not paying workers hired to remodel its boys camp . oorah claims a subcontractor is the true employer but it also admits it owes that subcontractor money .\nwe should commend oorah for establishing an organization of this magnitude which sustains itself by maintaining a high level of professionalism and fundraising , permitting it to exist on small donations through grassroots efforts .\nwhere does the money go ? ninety percent of the monies donated go to a sister organization , oorah , a new jersey - based charity that operates jewish youth summer camps in new york .\nthe attorney general\u2019s report also highlighted the relationship between kars4kids and oorah . as our website clearly states , much of our charitable programming is done in conjunction with our sister charity oorah , also a nationally recognized jewish nonprofit organization . oorah\u2019s programs include mentorship and youth programs , school placement and tuition assistance , summer camp , holiday and family events .\noorah declined to respond directly to these allegations while litigation is pending . however , in court documents the organization\u2019s attorney , israel vider , argued that congregation oorah is operating as a religious corporation by running educational programming at the synagogue . oorah runs a preschool and kindergarten in the building , as well as weekly religious programming for adults and teens .\nsince its humble beginning , oorah developed into a multifaceted nonprofit organization offering social , educational , and religious services to thousands of families throughout the world . oorah\u2019s dozens of programs have broadened rabbi chaim mintz\u2019s impact , continuing each year to carry out his vision with care and dedication .\nlittle star is a project of oorah , a non - profit organization serving the jewish community for more than three decades . oorah was established by rabbi chaim mintz , a pioneer in jewish education and outreach who continues to oversee oorah\u2019s many important and highly regarded programs . oorah cares for men , women , and children of all jewish backgrounds and affiliations , providing for the physical , emotional , and educational needs of our community .\nwe should recognize how unique , in our age of hype and self - promotion , is the kind of avodas hakdoesh performed under the radar that defines this organization . hiding under our noses in plain sight is a remarkable organization that is bringing thousands of men , women and children tachas kanfei hashechinah .\noorah\u2019s public image couldn\u2019t be farther from the truth . a successful educational and outreach group , the only area in which this organization is lacking , ironically , is public relations . they spend considerable amounts on marketing strategies but forget to include an important piece of the picture : who are the individuals behind this unusual organization ? what are they doing when they aren\u2019t playing fiveish ?\nthe lakewood , nj - based kars4kids is a front for joy for our youth , which itself is a front for oorah , a haredi missionary organization . the saint louis post dispatch reports on the deceptive advertising used by kars - for - kids , and the questionable business practices of oorah :\nthe trial portion of the jewish foundation school / rabbi joseph jacob orthodox day school ' s federal lawsuit against haredi kiruv organization oorah is ended today in brooklyn with a victory for rjj . rjj \u2013 which previously won a beit din decision that oorah ignored \u2013 sued oorah for almost $ 400 , 000 in back tuition the beit din ruled oorah owes for non - orthodox students it entolled in rjj by promising students ' families free tuition .\nwill oorah lose its irs 501 ( c ) ( 3 ) status ? will oorah ' s board be prosecuted ? only time will tell .\nagain , j . o . y . gifts all of its money to oorah . oorah is a sectarian missionary organization whose sole declared purpose according to it ' s irs filings is\nkiruv ,\njewish religious outreach , and related educational scholarships to orthodox jewish schools . and oorah gives less than 38 % of its income to those causes and shows extremely high expenses .\nkars4kids , they learned , is the primary funder of a new jersey organization called oorah inc . that provides religious - based services to orthodox jewish children . kars4kids paid $ 65 , 000 in fines in each state in 2009 .\ncontinue reading\nrjj v . oorah / kars - 4 - kids\n\u00bb\nover the last few days we have been examining a series of articles on kars4kids and oorah , inc . and the potentially fraudulent activities of both organizations . we had been going on a working theory that the entire organization was one big ponzi scheme .\ntorahmates is a program of oorah , a national jewish outreach organization with dozens of programs for families and individuals at all stages of life . oorah brings together a diverse and vibrant community of growth - oriented jewish families . oorah\u2019s programs include thezone summer camps for boys , girls and teens , chillzone , an afterschool program with groups across north america and in israel , little star preschool in staten island , holiday and weekend events , school placement and yeshiva tuition assistance . learn more about oorah\u2019s programs .\njoy for our youth , it turns out , is the legal entity behind kars4kids . it has its own website , which requires donors to do more digging to find the connection to oorah , which is simply described as\na national nonprofit organization .\na long - running case in the new york state supreme court between a small staten island synagogue and the large charedi outreach organization that operates kars4kids now includes allegations of tax fraud .\nthe greater oorah family offers many opportunities and programs ! by joining oorah staten island , you\u2019ll also join the larger oorah family with all that is has to offer , from thezone camp to year round events and retreats . learn more about our other programs .\n* i label oorah missionary because it targets children below the legal age of consent .\nthis week , i also turned down an ad , not for harris ' s book , but for oorah , the haredi missionary * organization . i did so because of oorah ' s questionable fundraising tactics . ( please scroll down to the bottom of the linked page and read upward . this post will be at the top , above the other oorah posts . ) perhaps that will get media attention one day , although i doubt it .\na handful of brooklyn - based charities are concerned more about their own bottom line than they are about those who may have hit rock bottom , according to an independent charity evaluating organization .\nproceeds benefit joy for our youth . j . o . y . is an international organization providing for the physical , emotional , and spiritual needs of distressed and at - risk youth .\noorah ' s for - profit subsidiary , cucumber communications , is shown with a total income of $ 208 , 609 . even though oorah claims that\nevery penny of profit\nis given to oorah , ooorah ' s irs filing shows that cucumber transferred only $ 144 , 391 to oorah . cucumber also shows assets of $ 367 , 301 .\nwelcome to the oorah family ! browse our resources and programs to enhance your jewish life .\nall thanks to oorah . you have touched our lives like an angel from the sky .\noorah sent the above e - mail to its list today . note what it says :\nyoung israel congregants accuse the nonprofit oorah of using synagogue to hide \u2018questionable financial dealings . \u2019\nyoung israel\u2019s attorney , solomon rubin , calls oorah\u2019s claims \u201cidentity theft\u201d and argued that enforcing the $ 1 million arbitration award would amount to the court \u201cassisting\u201d oorah in this alleged fraud .\nplaintiff oorah , inc . (\noorah\n) , a nonprofit organization , brought this action against marvin schick , the jewish foundation school (\njfs\n) and the rabbi jacob joseph school (\nrjj\n) ( collectively , the\nschool\n) seeking to enforce an alleged non - disparagement agreement . the school counterclaimed , arguing that oorah had breached an agreement to pay a set tuition over a certain number of years for students it enrolled and , in the alternative , that oorah was unjustly enriched at the school ' s expense . 1\nin a years - long dispute between a small staten - island synagogue and the charedi outreach organization best known for its operation of kars4kids , a court ruled this week in favor of the synagogue .\nlow wage workers brought from lakewood , new jersey to oorah ' s camp in upsate new york in 2010 to renovate the camp were not paid for their labor . oorah claimed a subcontractor was responsible for the wages . but oorah also owed that subcontractor a large amount of money .\nthe young israel of eltingville , a struggling 40 - year - old modern orthodox congregation , is battling oorah inc . , the lakewood , n . j . - based outreach organization that operates kars4kids , for control of the synagogue building . the two entities first locked horns earlier this year after a 2007 agreement to sell the building to oorah went sour . the synagogue is now fighting to overturn an arbitration award from a religious court stipulating that they synagogue owes oorah $ 1 million .\nposted at 01 : 01 am in crime , litigation , etc . , haredim , oorah kars4kids\nposted at 08 : 11 am in crime , litigation , etc . , haredim , oorah kars4kids\nposted at 11 : 47 am in crime , litigation , etc . , haredim , oorah kars4kids\nposted at 04 : 04 am in crime , litigation , etc . , haredim , oorah kars4kids\nposted at 01 : 27 am in crime , litigation , etc . , haredim , oorah kars4kids\nthat the kars4kids website is registered to rabbi eliyohu mintz , who also heads up oorah . oorah ' s president is rabbi chaim mintz , a senior official at the yeshiva of staten island .\n2 . other evidence of oorah ' s understanding that the debt had been satisfied was admitted . oorah ' s witnesses were allowed to testify that they believed that the dispute between the parties had been settled , and oorah ' s attorney was permitted to reference this understanding in his closing argument .\nnow , concern over oorah\u2019s application to the irs to attain synagogue status is taking center stage . young israel of eltingville is claiming that oorah inc . formed a separate entity , congregation oorah , to falsely obtain tax - exempt status , thereby allowing oorah to shield potential \u201cquestionable financial dealings\u201d from public scrutiny . ( according to irs code , religious congregations do not have to file an annual tax return . )\nbecause the jury found oorah liable for breach of contract , it did not reach the alternative unjust enrichment counterclaim . 3 nevertheless , oorah argues that the unjust enrichment counterclaim should not have been presented to the jury , and that the evidence of oorah ' s assets introduced to support it was unfairly prejudicial .\nmintz says kars4kids was not trying to hide anything behind the multiple charities . joy for our youth was the original name of the organization founded in 2000 to support jewish youths . but kars4kids turned out to be catchier .\nkars4kids is affiliated with oorah , which currently has a moderate concern cn advisory . for this reason , we have issued a low concern cn advisory on kars4kids . for more information , please see the advisory on oorah and the new york post article that describes the events that led to oorah ' s advisory .\nkars4kids and oorah inc . , an affiliated not - for - profit organization , lost $ 5 . 25 million \u2013 nearly as much speculating on real estate in 2010 as they spent on programming . oorah , the operation\u2019s program arm , spent only $ 6 . 3 million of the $ 29 million collected by kars4kids on program expenses in 2010 , despite the fact that the organizations hold a combined $ 39 million in assets .\nonly by drilling down will donors learn\nyour car donation to kars4kids will benefit joy for our youth , an organization dedicated to addressing the educational , material , and emotional needs of disadvantaged jewish children and their families .\nposted at 09 : 08 am in crime , litigation , etc . , haredim , oorah kars4kids , outreach\nposted at 07 : 41 pm in crime , litigation , etc . , haredim , oorah kars4kids , outreach\nposted at 11 : 28 am in crime , litigation , etc . , haredim , oorah kars4kids , outreach\nposted at 02 : 07 am in crime , litigation , etc . , haredim , oorah kars4kids , outreach\nposted at 03 : 06 am in crime , litigation , etc . , haredim , oorah kars4kids , outreach\nposted at 01 : 00 am in crime , litigation , etc . , haredim , oorah kars4kids , outreach\nposted at 09 : 53 pm in crime , litigation , etc . , haredim , oorah kars4kids , sefardim\nposted at 10 : 25 pm in crime , litigation , etc . , haredim , oorah kars4kids , outreach\nposted at 08 : 44 pm in crime , litigation , etc . , haredim , oorah kars4kids , outreach\naccordingly , oorah ' s motion for judgment as a matter of law or a new trial is denied .\nlate last year , the matter was complicated by allegations that oorah was using the synagogue as a front to commit tax fraud . young israel of eltingville claimed that oorah inc . formed a separate entity , congregation oorah , to falsely obtain tax - exempt status , thereby allowing oorah to shield potential \u201cquestionable financial dealings\u201d from public scrutiny . ( according to irs code , religious congregations do not have to file an annual tax return . )\noorah is the best ! meeting everyone by the torah mates retreat was amazing and the constant support is great .\nthroughout the years , oorah sponsored jewish summer camp attendance for oorah tuition scholarship recipients . this enabled the children to remain in a positive jewish environment during the summer months . in 2003 , oorah was offered the keys to a functioning jewish summer camp . the camp was a hit with jewish girls from across new york and new jersey .\nposted at 01 : 22 am in crime , litigation , etc . , oorah kars4kids , pedophilia & related crimes\nposted at 03 : 27 am in crime , litigation , etc . , oorah kars4kids , pedophilia & related crimes\nposted at 09 : 54 pm in crime , litigation , etc . , oorah kars4kids , pedophilia & related crimes\nposted at 02 : 27 pm in crime , litigation , etc . , haredim , jewish leadership , oorah kars4kids\nyour car donation to kars - 4 - kids\u2122 will benefit joy for our youth . j . o . y . is an international organization providing for the physical , emotional , and spiritual needs of distressed and at - risk youth . \u2026\noorah\u2019s mentorship throughout the year gives kids and teens of all ages the tools and guidance they need to develop into productive and engaged members of the community . the entire family is positively impacted through the oorah family events and programs .\nsummer camps are a place for children to develop skills and responsibility in a safe and fun environment . in keeping with oorah ' s mission to provide year - round activities and educational programming to jewish children and their families , oorah helps provide this opportunity for your child at a fraction of the cost other camps charge . at an oorah camp , the staff is able to tailor the activities and the educational programming to the unique needs of oorah\u2019s families and children .\nfounded by a simple tzaddik , rav chaim mintz , mashgiach of the yeshiva of staten island , oorah takes a cradle - to - the - grave approach to kiruv . the mintzes don\u2019t just introduce a jew to torah and leave them there to fend for themselves . they , and the organization they established , remain connected with them and their family , for the rest their lives , providing regular support to those who become frum . in essence , oorah becomes their extended family .\nposted at 02 : 36 am in crime , litigation , etc . , haredim , kosher business ? , oorah kars4kids\nin its exemption application to the irs , congregation oorah said that its congregational leader is rabbi chaim mintz , the founder of oorah . the application states that mintz is \u201cusually available for shabbath [ sic ] and jewish holiday services . \u201d\nyou can read all about oorah / joy for our youth / kars - 4 - kids and their troubles here .\nthe deceptive children ' s charity , kars - 4 - kids , which presents itself as nonsectarian , claims it helps\nchildren who were on the streets .\nyet the money it raises goes to oorah , a linked organization that , according to the ny post , claims an\n80 % success rate\nat keeping the children it helps away from goyyim .\nthe attorney general investigated kars4kids at length and did not see any reason to take legal action against the organization . in fact , the report makes clear that there has never been any question of diversion of funds from the charity . while like any healthy organization - especially one whose revenue stream comes largely from car donations - marketing and advertising is a necessary expense to enable growth , kars4kids\u2019 administrative expenses are low by any standards . our executive salaries are public and show there are no pockets being lined here .\nin 2006 , oorah purchased and renovated the former golden acres resort in gilboa , ny creating a fully equipped summer camp with top amenities . in 2009 , oorah purchased the nearby scotch valley resort and created another state of the art camp facility in the former ski resort . oorah now has adequate facilities to service many more jewish girls and boys from across the us , canada and even israel . oorah also sponsors discoveru , a unique program for jewish singles age 18 - 26 .\noorah , the lakewood - based haredi missionary organization whose deceptive advertising practices were exposed by the saint louis post dispatch , distributes less than 38 % * * * of its income to the childrens programs it champions . according to the most recent irs 990 filing available ( download oorah _ 2003 _ irs _ 990 . pdf ) , oorah had gross revenues of almost $ 2 , 000 , 000 yet used only $ 741 , 639 of that revenue for outreach and for underwriting jewish education . almost $ 741 , 000 went to cover expenses and another $ 482 , 000 was held as\nassests\nand not disbursed .\noorah operates little star preschool on the premises , which it identifies as a parochial school . courtesy of yi of eltingville .\noorah , inc . v . schick | case no . 09 - cv - 00353 . . . | 20120824554 | urltoken\nearly on july 10 , ice agents arrested 31 immigrant workers doing construction and maintenance jobs for two subcontractors at a children ' s summer camp in gilboa , new york , just north of the catskill mountains and southwest of albany . the camp is owned by oorah inc . , a jewish nonprofit educational organization . ice spokesperson michael gilhooly said on july 11 that the investigation was continuing .\nthe catchy jingle advertising kars4kids charity began blanketing radio airwaves across the twin cities around thanksgiving . the ditty ends with :\nwe ' re a recognized 501 ( c ) ( 3 ) charity organization , so you ' ll receive a maximum tax deduction .\non wednesday , the supreme court of the state of new york granted permission to the young israel of eltingville , a small 40 - year - old modern orthodox congregation , to vacate an arbitration award from a religious court stipulating that the synagogue owes oorah , the lakewood , n . j . - based outreach organization that operates kars4kids , $ 1 million . the arbitration award , had it been enforced , would likely have forced the congregation to foreclose on its building and surrender all of its assets to oorah .\nposted at 01 : 45 am in crime , litigation , etc . , haredim , kosher business ? , oorah kars4kids , outreach\ncuomo subpoenaed 16 organizations and individuals , including kars 4 kids ( oorah ) , lechaim for life , and cars that help .\nthere have been allegations of financial improprieties against oorah and its closely affiliated charity kars4kids in the past . in 2012 , the organization \u2014 which runs summer camps and provides scholarships to jewish families \u2014 lost a $ 375 , 000 federal lawsuit over scholarship money that oorah allegedly promised ( but never gave ) to students at the jewish foundation school in staten island . in 2009 , the organization paid tens of thousands of dollars in settlements to the state attorneys general of pennsylvania and oregon over its failure to disclose that the funds raised through its vehicle donation program benefited children of a specific religion . in 2010 , the new york state attorney general announced that his office had subpoenaed joy for our youth \u2014 the name under which kars4kids is incorporated \u2014 as part of a broader investigation into charities that accept car donations .\nfor years , oorah , and its closely affiliated charity kars4kids , have faced allegations of financial improprieties . in 2012 , the organization \u2014 which runs summer camps and provides scholarships to jewish families \u2014 lost a $ 375 , 000 federal lawsuit over scholarship money that oorah allegedly promised ( but never gave ) to students at the jewish foundation school in staten island . in 2009 , the organization paid tens of thousands of dollars in settlements to the state attorneys general of pennsylvania and oregon over its failure to disclose that the funds raised through its vehicle donation program benefited children of a specific religion . in 2010 , the new york state attorney general announced that his office had subpoenaed joy for our youth \u2014 the name under which kars4kids is incorporated \u2014 as part of a broader investigation into charities that accept car donations .\noorah , j . o . y . and kars4kids are all run by rabbis chaim and eliyohu mintz . kars4kids and j . o . y . serve as front - organizations for oorah , allowing oorah to raise money from non - jews and from jews who would not support oorah ' s programs . kars4kids and j . o . y . gets those people to give money to what appears to be a non - sectarian charity that aids children who are really in distress \u2013 homeless , abused , abondoned , etc . \u2013 but in reality all the money is gifted to oorah for orthodox jewish missionary activity . kars4kids is also using a kirbycard e - mail address . kirby card is owned by cucumber communications which is a totally owned subsidiary of oorah . cucumber claims :\nthe report is a bit unclear , but what oorah / joy for our youth / kars - 4 - kids did ( and still does to some extent ) is portray their organizations \u2013 all controlled by the people who control oorah \u2013 as helping all needy kids , when in reality almost all of the money goes to oorah \u2013 a haredi missionary outreach organization whose aim is to put non - orthodox jewish kids in haredi yeshiva schools . kars - 4 - kids hides this from the public , uses deceptively designed commericals , and practices what many \u2013 including at least two state attorneys general \u2013 say is illegal bait - and - switch advertising practices to get donations .\nthere are so many organizations out there competing for the same charity dollar that in order to have a chance of getting those funds , we have to be able to communicate to potential donors what it is about our organization that sets it apart and makes it worthy of support .\noorah started with a distribution to staten island residents ; shabbat packages to provide residents with a shabbat flavor , and holiday packages to enhance their holiday experiences . oorah expanded with various other programs , such as chillzone weekly learning sessions , thezone summer camp and holiday retreats . staten island acquired torahspot , its own building , with on - site programs and events . when you join the oorah staten island programs , you\u2019ll join the larger oorah family and enjoy all that it has to offer . see a full list of programs .\njoy has the same new jersey address and the same principal officer , eliyohu mintz , as another charity , oorah . according to the attorney general in pennsylvania , joy\nhas contributed substantially all of the funds it has raised to oorah in the past .\noorah , the lakewood , new jersey - based haredi kiruv ( ' outreach , ' missionary ) organization that specializes in convincing non - orthodox jewish families to kids to enroll their kids in haredi yeshivas and day schools , made what was supposed to be a humorous fundraising video that features a haredi comedian , shlomo hadarshan , in blackface playing controversial civil rights activist and msnbc host rev . al sharpton . but the video has now been marked private on youtube , even as a picture of the sharpton blackface character still appears on oorah ' s website .\nthe 2015 budget for their ads ? seventeen million dollars , according to charitywatch , which is even more than kars4kids gave to oorah .\ni am sure that many of you reading this article didn\u2019t know about what i have shared . you probably also didn\u2019t know that at a recent \u201c shabbat with oorah\u201d family shabbaton , over 600 people attended and enjoyed the blessings of a shabbos together with oorah volunteers .\nadditionally , as the car donation proceeds get passed along from kars4kids to oorah , oorah itself has fundraising and general administrative costs to pay for , which it does primarily with the grant money it receives from kars4kids . therefore , the proceeds kars4kids generates from car donations get another \u201chair cut\u201d when they make their way to oorah . fortunately , oorah\u2019s cash - based program spending percentage was 74 % in 2015 , which is above charitywatch\u2019s reasonableness benchmark of 60 % . even with oorah\u2019s very reasonable rate of program spending , though , once oorah\u2019s and kars4kids\u2019 overhead expenses are considered in aggregate , only about 38 % of kars4kids\u2019 donated car proceeds were spent on bona fide programs in 2015 . in other words , based on the average resale value of about $ 365 for a car donated to kars4kids in 2015 , less than $ 139 actually went towards benefitting \u201ckids , \u201d who , as a reminder , are mostly jewish youth that participate in oorah\u2019s orthodox jewish outreach programs .\naccording to oorah ' s website ,\noorah , which means ' awaken , ' was founded in 1980 with the goal of awakening jewish children and their families to their heritage .\nthe site is full of articles , stories and testimonials which seem to imply that the physical and spiritual support and private religious education offered by oorah are intended to persuade secular jewish families to take on a more orthodox jewish lifestyle .\noorah - what the marines taught me about fundraising - hire a cfre ! robin l . cabral , ma , cfre | development consulting solutions\nposted at 11 : 26 am in crime , litigation , etc . , haredim , oorah kars4kids , outreach , religion , religion & state\noorah , which means\nawaken ,\nwas founded in 1980 with the goal of awakening jewish children and their families to their heritage .\nyoung israel president max robek said he has never seen members of congregation oorah attend services . courtesy of y . i . of eltingville .\noorah , inc . , plaintiff , v . marvin schick , the jewish foundation school , and the rabbi jacob joseph school , defendant .\nat the jury trial on the counterclaims , the school maintained that oorah had breached a contract to make tuition payments for the 2007 - 2009 school years and , in the alternative , that oorah had been unjustly enriched by using its philanthropic relationship with the school to solicit donations .\nwe did not want to throw anything out there that might otherwise implicate an organization in untoward activity without a wee bit more information . today we received a letter which was sent from the \u201cpublic relations director\u201d of urltoken to their employees and friends . while we cannot attest to the providence of the letter , we can state fairly unequivocally that in our view it represents an effort on the part of oorah to control the damage of recent press .\nthe last time i was in eretz yisroel , i bumped into rabbi mintz . he told me that he was in yerushalayim to check up on oorah\u2019s post - yeshiva program which helps oorah - sponsored students through their yeshiva years as they learn in israel . i had no clue that rabbi mintz maintains a satellite oorah office in israel with a full - time staff and volunteers who arrange trips and shabbatons , and offer their talmidim regular home - away - from - home counseling and guidance . that is the degree to which oorah views its responsibility to bnei ub\u2019nos yisroel .\nthe court determined that oorah ' s claim would be tried separately from the school ' s counterclaims , the former in a bench trial and the latter before a jury . a three - day jury trial on the counterclaims commenced on january 9 , 2012 , and oorah was found liable for breach of contract in the amount of $ 357 , 100 . a bench trial on oorah ' s claim was held on march 12 , 2012 . after hearing limited testimony , the court determined that no binding non - disparagement agreement existed and the equitable relief oorah sought was improper .\njoy ' s 2003 tax filing with the irs - the most recent available - reports that its only only grant that year , for $ 207 , 000 , was made to a nonprofit group called oorah inc . tax records for both joy and oorah list the same new jersey address .\nat first blush , jefferson township ' s attempt to block tax free status for oorah ' s kids camp seems unjust and doomed to failure . but that may only be at first blush . a deeper look may favor jefferson township ' s claim that oorah is not a true charity .\noorah simultaneously drafted a similar note to the arbitrators . at the bench trial , counsel explained that , based on this note , oorah was seeking to enjoin the school from disparaging or making false statements about oorah . bench trial tr . at 12 - 13 . the court found that no enforceable non - disparagement agreement was in place and , even if it were , it could not merely enjoin the school from engaging in libel or slander .\nthe radio advertising spots refer listeners to the group ' s web site at kars4kids . com . as of tuesday , the site said car donations benefit joy for our youth , which it describes as\nan international organization providing for the physical , emotional and spiritual needs of distressed and at - risk youth .\nas the founder and director of oorah , rabbi chaim mintz has taught , nurtured , and guided many thousands of families and individuals over the years .\nthe arrested workers were from mexico , honduras , guatemala , el salvador and the palestinian territories . five were living at the oorah camp , authorities said ; the rest lived at the belvedere country inn , a three - story restaurant , bar and hotel complex in nearby stamford , and were transported to the camp every day in two vans . earlier in the summer , all were living in the camp . eliyohu mintz , a director of oorah , said on july 10 that the organization was not aware that the workers lacked employment authorization . [ the daily star ( oneonta , ny ) 7 / 12 / 07 ]\na few weeks ago , i met with some people at oorah\u2019s headquarters in lakewood , nj . like many of you , i had viewed the organization as a goofy bunch of people with a catchy radio jingle and great advertising . i knew that they were into kiruv and had a camp or two , but i didn\u2019t really know why they needed so much money and what they did with it . intrigued , i took advantage of an opportunity to discover the answers firsthand .\nthe best thing about urltoken is that all the good phone deals these days you need an internet connection . with cucumber you get an unlimited plan and you don\u2019t need an internet connection . i am very happy with their service and i am happier that the money is going to fund such a choshuve organization . 1800 - cucumber\nover 500 jewish children and teenagers attend oorah\u2019s highly subsidized overnight kiruv camps , boyzone , boys teenzone , girlzone , girls teenzone , and discover - u .\n# 3 : this is a cop out . no big sponsors started oorah off . rabbi lipschitz\u2019s point is don\u2019t imitate , be creative on your own !\noorah is endorsed by almost every leading rabbi in the orthodox world . in most states , this is criminal fraud , and it certainly violates irs rules .\noorah fired back , arguing that it does use the facility for religious functions because it is connected to a jewish day care that is run on premises .\naccording to robek , stadler is still a member in good standing at the young israel , despite negotiating the sale agreement with oorah that spurred the lawsuit .\noorah invested the money and then lost the money . and we think that , too , is something important for people to know ,\nswanson said .\nthis dichotomy , whereby oorah is so well - known for its advertising , yet less known for its world - changing and global kiruv efforts , is striking .\noorah is filling a need in kiruv that many other orgs . leave out\u2014accompanying the baalei teshuva on their journey in order to create successful long - term outcome .\n\u201cwe are still hoping this can all be resolved amicably , \u201d said robek . \u201ci just don\u2019t believe in a situation where oorah will agree to leave . \u201d\nso , go out and run the race . and , even though it is your organization that is doing the hard work , take some lessons from the marines and treat your donors like the superheroes that they are . after all , the marines are making this sacrifice for our country , just as our donors are making another kind of sacrifice for our organizations .\non this one , oorah and kars4kids wrote the story for us . this is a hat tip to the director of public relations for making our lives that much easier .\njoy is a registered international , 501 ( c ) ( 3 ) , non - profit organization providing developmental programs for at risk youth . joy provides food , clothing , shelter , health and wellness , education , after school programs , special training , mentoring , tutoring , private counseling , summer programs , and guidance to children from the ages of six to eighteen .\non . we have been with oorah for about 5 years and just love it ! ! ! always willing to put in that extra mile whether it is learning or listening .\n* * * by way of contrast , in 1998 , the last of the five probationary years preceding the irs decision on whether or not to grant permanent tax exempt status , oorah raised $ 262 , 657 and gave away $ 238 , 207 , just over 90 % of what it raised . download oorah _ 1998 _ irs _ 990 . pdf\na federal court has found that oorah failed to pay hundreds of thousands of dollars of tuition scholarship money it owed to the jewish foundation school / rabbi jacob joseph orthodox day school .\nin the recent decision , a judge agreed that sidney stadler , the synagogue representative who bartered with oorah in 2007 , did not have the authority to enter into the arbitration agreement .\nespecially costly were kars4kids\u2019 and oorah\u2019s real estate investments in an alleged ponzi scheme in which they were victimized and lost more than a combined $ 7 . 6 million in 2009 and 2010 . to put the $ 7 . 6 million in context , oorah\u2019s total cash spending on jewish youth programs was approximately $ 12 . 2 million over that same period . the real estate developer behind the alleged investment scheme , which reportedly caused $ 200 million in total losses , was sentenced to 22 years in prison . even though kars4kids and oorah were victims , some donors may seriously question the judgment of eliyohu mintz , the principal officer of kars4kids and oorah , and their other respective board members in deciding to risk donated charitable funds on real estate speculation .\nin 2013 , a religious court , or beit din , ruled that the synagogue owed oorah $ 1 million after a dispute arose regarding the use of the property for the congregation\u2019s services . congregants later objected to the presence of rabbi chaim mintz , the father of oorah\u2019s acting president rabbi eliyahu mintz , as one of the judges on the beit din . ( a representative from oorah said that rabbi chaim mintz did not serve on the beit din that adjudicated the case , though the court decision says he was one of the arbitrators . ) in an effort to evade the potentially crippling arbitration award , the synagogue petitioned to vacate the award , arguing that the synagogue representative who originally entered into the agreement with oorah in 2007 had no authority to do so . )\nfor example , tax statements show that joy for our youth raised $ 24 million in 2009 , spending $ 7 million on advertising and $ 12 . 7 million for a grant to oorah .\nwhen money passes from one charity to another , typically an additional layer of overhead cost takes a second bite out of donations , leaving less cash available to be spent on the programs donors intend to support . for example , based on these charities ' 2008 overhead rates , a $ 100 donation to joy that is then granted to oorah would result in $ 35 left to help children . in its 2008 tax form , joy reports spending just over $ 14 . 6 million , or 65 % of its $ 22 . 5 million budget , on programs - - which at face value appears to be a reasonable amount . however , nearly all of this program spending , $ 14 . 5 million , consisted of a grant to the charity ' s affiliate organization , oorah . this grant made up most of oorah ' s funding in 2008 , according to that charity ' s tax form , on which it reports spending 46 % of its budget on overhead . donors who only look at joy ' s reported program spending without taking oorah ' s overhead expenses into account might get the impression that more of their charitable donations are going to benefit kids than is actually the case .\noorah has the endorsements ( download oorah _ rabbinic _ endorsements . pdf ) of many haredi gedolim and rabbinic leaders , including many who sigined the rabbi slifkin ban , and a who ' s who of modern orthodox leaders as well , including yu ' s rabbi modechai willig , the ou and yu ' s rabbi menachem genak , and the beit din of america ' s rabbi michael broyde .\nthe 2007 agreement said that oorah would pay off the property mortgages and other expenses in exchange for owning the building , with the understanding that the synagogue would continue to run services on the property .\nestablished in 1996 to help those children who were on the streets with no one to turn to for help . the dire situation of many young children was at dangerous levels . joy stepped in to fulfill a need for children who had no where to go and no one to turn to for help . joy has blossomed into an international organization helping to alleviate the problems of hundreds of children , and finding solutions that work .\n1 . oorah initially brought claims for breach of contract , promissory estoppel , and confirmation and enforcement of an arbitral award . compl . \u00b6\u00b6 57 - 71 . the school counterclaimed for breach of contract , quantum meruit , and unjust enrichment . answer \u00b6\u00b6 18 - 28 . only oorah ' s breach of contract claim and the school ' s counterclaims for breach of contract and unjust enrichment survived summary judgment .\nkars4kids\u2019 low rate of program spending is also particularly concerning given that the vast majority of kars4kids\u2019 program expenses consist of grants to its \u201csister charity , \u201d oorah , which runs the \u201ceducational , developmental , and recreational programs for jewish youth and their families\u201d funded by kars4kids , per its mission . about 93 % of kars4kids\u2019 cash - based program spending in 2015 was in the form of a grant to oorah in the amount of approximately $ 16 . 9 million . by comparison , kars4kids reported spending about $ 17 . 1 million on advertising and promotion in 2015 \u2013 about $ 150 , 000 more than its cash grant to oorah . furthermore , as a percentage of the funds kars4kids generated from donated vehicles ( including boats & planes ) in 2015 , its grant to oorah represented only about 46 % of those total funds raised .\nwhen organizations like oorah , delineate all the wonderful ways our tzadakah dollars are being used it not only validates the importance of giving tzadakah but shows how transparency in our mosdos can be a true kiddush hashem .\nwhile phone calls placed to oorah also were not returned , that group ' s web site says it was founded in 1980 ,\nwith the goal of awakening jewish children and their families to their heritage .\nsince 2010 when charitywatch last wrote about kars4kids and the more than $ 100 , 000 it paid related to misleading advertising claims in oregon and pennsylvania , news reports have identified kars4kids and / or oorah in connection with additional cases involving legal accusations or other questionable financial dealings . these include getting caught up as victims in an alleged ponzi scheme related to speculating on real estate development ; oorah losing a federal lawsuit over more than $ 300 , 000 in allegedly unpaid scholarship funds ; an ongoing payment dispute with the young israel of eltingville synagogue that includes tax fraud allegations against oorah ; and kars4kids paying to settle claims of trademark infringement .\nthe focus of the attorney general\u2019s report was on the fact that less money was spent on children and programs in minnesota than was raised in that state . this is true and we have never claimed otherwise . as a community - based national organization founded and headquartered in the northeast , it is only natural ( and perfectly legal ) for our charity recipients to be concentrated in this area , though we do have children and programs across the country .\nin the application , congregation oorah suggests that the current young israel congregation is defunct , stating that the location \u201cwas known as the young israel of eltingville\u201d and claiming that no other entity operates in the same facility .\nthe coats , i ' m told , primarily came from an unrelated charity and oorah , et al , didn ' t even have to pay for many of them . but even if they did pay , the number fo coats given away in this exploitative manner is exceedingly small compared to the money kars - 4 - kids raises every year . the vast bulk of that money goes to oorah , often through joy for youth .\noorah , however , spent $ 6 . 5 million on its programs that year , according to tax returns . another $ 3 . 5 million went to fundraising and administration , and $ 5 . 4 million was not disbursed .\nthe warmth , the inviting atmosphere , the sense of community . there\u2019s something about the staten island jewish community that will keep you coming back for more . oorah staten island is the number one source for jewish programming here on the island . with our programs and events , you\u2019ll discover the timeless power of our jewish heritage and values . oorah staten island is the center for the jewish community , offering educational and recreational programs , all completely free . come on over !\nthe site also says oorah enables children to enroll in jewish day schools or yeshivas and brings\nadult education opportunities to the parent , as well as all the ritual objects and support they need to live a full jewish life .\na january 2005 story in new york ' s the jewish week said oorah recruits potential students by going\ndoor - to - door\nin search of unobservant jewish families receptive to the idea of sending their children to day school .\n\u201ci\u2019ve never seen any member of this so - called \u2018congregation oorah\u2019 here for services . i don\u2019t know what they\u2019re talking about , \u201d said robek , who is 77 and has been a member of the young israel for two decades .\ntorahspot is the place to be - it\u2019s where it all happens . it\u2019s the hub of the jewish community in staten island , a comfortable gathering and learning spot where the oorah staten island programs take place . it\u2019s where you and your family can go to relax , socialize with and connect to your jewish community and heritage . it\u2019s all about meeting other staten island jewish families and sharing stimulating discussion in a welcoming , homey atmosphere . learn more about oorah staten island programs .\nkars4kids funds educational , developmental , and recreational programs for jewish youth and their families . our goal is to foster a generation of well - balanced , productive adults . our means to accomplish this goal is to provide children and their families with a strong network of personal guidance and educational resources , individualized to their needs . our wide array of services is designed to maximize each facet of a child ' s development - academic , social and cultural . kars4kids overall areas of activity consist of educational programming , school placement , tuition assistance , mentorship programs , cultural activities , weekend retreats , religious instruction , summer camps , recreation and guidance counseling . kars4kids is a registered nonprofit jewish organization who , together with oorah , our sister charity , helps thousands of children .\noorah ' s simple , straightforward goal is to give jewish children and their families opportunities to become active and productive members of their community . we accomplish this through our specially developed programs , focusing on education , extracurricular activities , and family enrichment .\nyou never know . so often we find hype with little substance behind it and sometimes , if we dig deep enough , we can find that elusive diamond in the rough that , like oorah , is waiting to be mined , polished and appreciated .\n\u201cwhen applying for tax - exempt status for its non - existent congregation , oorah falsely told the irs that young israel of eltingville no longer exists and it is holding services at the young israel\u2019s location , \u201d rubin , who is representing the synagogue pro bono , told the jewish week via email . he says it\u2019s \u201cidentity theft\u201d because \u201coorah adopted young israel of eltingville\u2019s identity to obtain tax - exempt status as a religious congregation . it would not have been able to obtain this tax status without the false representation . \u201d"]}
{"id": 55574, "summary": [{"text": "redshirting is the practice of postponing entrance into kindergarten of age-eligible children in order to allow extra time for socioemotional , intellectual , or physical growth .", "topic": 24}, {"text": "this occurs most frequently where children 's birthdays are so close to the cut-off dates that they are very likely to be among the youngest in their kindergarten class . ", "topic": 24}], "title": "redshirting ( academic )", "paragraphs": ["research on academic redshirting suggests that in the short term , redshirting has largely positive effects . these include :\nas the los angeles times reported in 2006 , results for academic redshirting have been a mixed bag .\naccording to lilian katz from her article , \u201cacademic redshirting and young children , \u201d redshirting has been traditionally common in affluent neighborhood and for children attending private schools .\nthe concept behind academic redshirting is that withholding a child from school one year will allow them to mature and have physical , social , and academic advantages over the younger children in the classroom .\nacademic redshirting refers to postponing entrance into kindergarten for age - eligible children . much like redshirting in sports , the idea is that holding children back allows extra time for socioemotional , intellectual or physical growth .\nat this point , academic redshirting will not hurt or help a child . even the college version doesn\u2019t mean the athlete will become success or failure in the next season or beyond . still , both forms of redshirting have helped some achieve while hindering others .\nredshirting may be declining , as more colleges increase the number of freshmen playing .\nthus redshirting \u2014 the practice of delaying the start of kindergarten \u2014 was born .\nthe negatives part of academic redshirting seems to show up when examining its long - term effect . according to katz , adolescents who had been redshirted were more likely to have behavioral problems than their classmates .\nno evidence that redshirting is being used less or more frequently . about 9 % of\nbassok , daphna and reardon , sean . \u201cacademic redshirting\u201d in kindergarten : prevalence , patterns , and implications\u201d american educational research association , 35 : 283 ( 2013 ) : 283 - 297 . web . 13 . april . 2014 .\n. . . redshirting has been traditionally common in affluent neighborhood and for children attending private schools .\nstill , other studies suggest that there are no negative effects in the long - term . again , the data and studies made from them don\u2019t paint a distinct picture of the positives and negatives of academic redshirting . as the los angeles times reported in 2006 , results for academic redshirting have been a \u201cmixed bag . \u201d all studies - including a federal study that included 21 , 000 youngsters in may of 2006 - failed to definitively to show if it worked or not .\nresearch on redshirting has so far failed to provide a clear picture of its short - and long - term effects . some studies have examined the effects of redshirting that occur immediately or within the early elementary years . others have examined its long - term effects . proponents and opponents of redshirting often use the same evidence but reach opposite conclusions . it is therefore unclear whether redshirting solves problems of school readiness .\nredshirting arose , by name , as a public issue in the early 1980\u2019s and since , studies have shown that redshirting has steadily increased in the past three decades . there is no single explanation for what caused the shift , but there have been many factors that influenced the increase in redshirting . redshirting has also come with consequences , causing a greater disparity of knowledge in kindergarten and changes in school curricula .\ni can keep going with the studies showing negative effects of redshirting if anyone is interested . . . .\nfurther , the authors cite research to claim that the opposite may be true and that younger students actually have steeper academic gains from learning with older students .\n1 - it puts the child ' s academic achievement \u2014math , reading , general knowledge \u2014 and conduct on par with or above that of younger classmates .\nrates of redshirting vary , and in fact , according to the atlantic , the perception of how common redshirting is may be overblown . but parents may be more likely to hold kids back a grade if it appears that redshirting is the norm \u2014 and if they believe that their child could actually be at a disadvantage starting kindergarten on time .\nlong term : there is no direct evidence that redshirting causes either harm or benefit in the teen years . one study did find , however , that when adolescents were old for their grade due to redshirting , they misbehaved more .\nwhen i was 4 years old , my parents faced a decision . my birthday is in late november , so should they send me to kindergarten as the youngest kid in my class ? or , wait another year to enroll me ? \u2014 a practice referred to as academic redshirting .\n. in 2016 the ncaa starts enforcing new , stricter admissions requirements for incoming freshman athletes . under these new rules , a student - athlete who meets the school ' s own academic admission requirements , but does not meet the ncaa ' s new requirements ( primarily a 2 . 3 gpa in 4 years ) can enter school as an academic redshirt . this student can receive an athletic scholarship and practice with the team , but may not participate in competition . an academic redshirt does not lose a year of eligibility , but can take a later injury redshirt . academic redshirts must complete nine credit hours in their first semester and can participate fully in the second year .\nkathryn debros reports on studies that suggest redshirting kindergartners may not give them the competitive edge that parents think it does .\ndespite evidence suggesting that redshirting may do more harm than good , the practice continues to gain traction in some communities .\nin this new academic kindergarten , math stations have replaced sand tables , and fitting in time for recess is an ongoing struggle . focusing less on the development of social skills and more on the development of academic skills represents a seismic shift in the traditional purpose of the kindergarten year , and one that can prove harmful to many students .\na child held back from starting kindergarten for one year , the practice of which is believed by some parents to give the child academic , athletic , and social advantages .\nthe practice of academic redshirting\u2014delaying entrance to kindergarten by a year\u2014is weighing on my mind this month as we ' re deciding whether to register my youngest child , with a late - september birthday , for kindergarten next year . ( while kindergarten cutoff dates around the country vary as widely as july 31st to\nparents are not the only ones who ' ve expressed their opinions on the matter . teachers have indicated some support for academic redshirting . according to a national survey published in 1998 ( ncedl ) , kindergarten teachers indicated that 48 % of their students were not ready for the rigors and curriculum of this grade .\nthinking of waiting a year to enroll your child in kindergarten ? these researchers say , don ' t : npr ed academic redshirting , the practice of holding kids back a year before enrolling them in kindergarten , has been debated for years . a new article attempts to clear up some of the confusion for parents .\nthe new york times : kindergarten \u2018redshirting\u2019 gets tougher in n . y . c . , with repercussions -\nthe issue here isn\u2019t about the haves and have - nots . it\u2019s about flaws in the system . making kindergarten mandatory is a good thing . now let\u2019s advocate for changing the admission cutoff date and lightening the academic load . with these two problems solved , the contentious issue of redshirting could finally , happily , be laid to rest .\nsome claim that parents redshirt their kids not because their kids aren\u2019t ready for school , but because holding them out might give them an academic , social , and athletic edge over their peers .\nthey call it \u201credshirting , \u201d like college athletes kept on the bench until they\u2019re bigger , stronger . except it ' s \u201cacademic redshirting\u201d - for kindergarten kids . five - year - olds held out of starting school \u2013 kindergarten - until they\u2019re six . maybe it\u2019s because they\u2019re a little slow in maturing . maybe their parents imagine they\u2019ll be the big kingpin in the class , the star of the soccer team . research is decidedly mixed on whether it works . but it\u2019s spreading . and it\u2019s controversial . this hour , on point : redshirting kindergarteners , for a bigger , older start of school . - tom ashbrook\narguments for redshirting abound in academic journals , opinion pages , and parenting forums ; arguments attempting to debunk those those theories are almost just as widespread . on top of a slew of academic studies , it\u2019s been the subject of multiple posts in the new york times \u201cmotherlode\u201d blog , as well as the wall street journal , slate , and abc\u2019s good morning america , among others . the huffington post even has an entire landing page devoted to the topic . it\u2019s clear parents ( and educators and economists and policymakers ) want a verdict on the merits of the practice .\nbut research on redshirting suggests that the benefits are tempered by the costs , from an extra year of childcare for parents to a year less in the workforce for kids . even the size of the benefits is up for debate . for that reason , many education experts and economists are wary of redshirting .\nthe two recently published an article on the emotional and economic toll that redshirting can have on students , despite all its praise from writers like malcolm gladwell .\nso , is there any research that suggests redshirting is helpful ? yes\u2014but again , this research does not actually tell us much about redshirting . elizabeth dhuey , an economist at the university of toronto at scarborough , has published a number of studies suggesting that the older kids are in a class , the better they fare academically , the more leadership roles they have in high school , and the more likely they are to attend elite universities \u2014pretty much exactly the opposite of what the redshirting studies show . but even though her work has been used to support redshirting , \u201cmy findings relate only to a child\u2019s age relative to their classmates\u2014not the act of redshirting , \u201d dhuey explains . \u201cthese are different things altogether . \u201d because dhuey\u2019s work pools the impact of natural age differences across the school year\u2014comparing how kids born in may fare to kids born in december\u2014it\u2019s dishonest to cite her work as evidence that redshirting itself is helpful , even though there were probably some redshirters in her samples .\nalso , many teachers indicated that half their students lacked important skills , including following directions , academic skills , and the ability to work independently ( katz , 2000 ) . however , it\u2019s not the teacher who ultimately makes the decision .\nsafer , morley . \u201credshirting : holding kids back from kindergarten . \u201d cbs . n . p . , n . d . web . 6 apr . 2014 .\nin the article , you write that redshirting can even have a financial effect on students \u2014 an $ 80 , 000 decrease in earnings . can you elaborate on that ?\nwhat redshirting means for individual kids is tough to determine . some studies find that redshirted kids are academically on par with their classmates . others detect a slight academic boost . a 2005 study by the rand corporation , for example , found that kids who delayed entry by a year scored 6 points higher than their classmates on standardized math tests and 5 points higher on reading tests , an effect that persisted to first grade .\nwhat\u2019s more , a growing body of research suggests that redshirted kids might not enjoy benefits over the long run , anyway . a 2007 paper for the national bureau of economic research argues that \u201ccontrary to much academic and popular discussion of school entry age\u2014being old relative to one\u2019s peers is not beneficial . \u201d ( also , unpublished research from 2012 found that the advantages of redshirting \u201cfade out and appear to reverse by eighth grade . \u201d )\none of my best friends has a son who turned 5 two days after scott . she and her husband are high school and middle school science teachers , and both of them believe that holding their son back will do nothing but benefit his academic future .\nschmidt , michelle . \u201ckindergarten \u2018redshirting\u2019 : a leg up or an unfair advantage ? \u201d sparkpeople . n . p . , n . d . web . 06 apr . 2014 .\nalso , it appears more frequently among boys and for those born in the latter half of the year ( between september and december ) than with those girls or those born earlier in a year . also , the statistics from nces reveals that more white families than any other ethnicity will use academic redshirting . parental concerns play a crucial role . in most cases , it\u2019s a judgment call . still , other factors may play a role in this decision .\nimmediate effects . research on academic redshirting suggests that in the short term , redshirting ( 1 ) raises the child ' s academic achievement ( math , reading , general knowledge ) and conduct on par with or above that of younger classmates ( west , denton , & germino - hausken , 2000 ) ; ( 2 ) increases the child ' s confidence in social interactions and popularity among classmates ( spitzer et al . , 1995 ) ; and ( 3 ) may simply add to the normal mix of ages and abilities within the classroom . however , there is also some speculation that , in classes where there are children who have been redshirted , some older children may feel alienated from their younger classmates , and some older classmates may have an unfair advantage over younger classmates in size and in psychomotor and social skills . the presence of children of a wider age span may also make the class too diverse for a teacher to manage well .\nathletes may be asked to redshirt if they would have little or no opportunity to play as an academic freshman . this is a common occurrence in many sports where there is already an established starter , or too much depth at the position the freshman in question plans to play .\nproponents of redshirting argue that there is no definitive evidence that redshirting harms children in the long term . however some researchers found that adolescents whose school entry was delayed exhibit more behavioral problems than their peers . redshirters also have higher use of special education programs . this leads some researchers to speculate that many children who are redshirted as kindergartners may have had special needs that were misdiagnosed as immaturity .\nadding to my overall discomfort with the practice of redshirting is this : it ' s an option for those with the resources to do it . research from connecticut ' s department of education shows a redshirting rate of just 2 percent in poorer districts , and 27 percent in wealthier ones . one california study showed parents who redshirted their kids earned 40 percent more than those who don ' t .\naliprantis , dionissi . \u201credshirting , compulsory schooling laws , and educational attainment\u201d american educational research association , 37 : 316 ( 2012 ) : 316 - 338 . web . 14 . april . 2014 .\nindeed , many studies have found that redshirted kids lose their head start over time , some as early as third grade . the university of illinois ' lubotsky looked at kids in kindergarten through eighth grade and found that older kids maintained a slight academic gain throughout elementary and middle school .\nthe term redshirt freshman indicates an academic sophomore ( second - year student ) who is in his first season of athletic eligibility . a redshirt freshman is distinguished from a true freshman ( first - year student ) as one who has practiced with the team for the prior season . the term redshirt sophomore is also commonly used to indicate an academic junior ( third - year student ) who is in the second season of athletic eligibility . after the sophomore year , the term redshirt is rarely used , in favor of fourth - year junior and fifth - year senior .\nredshirting borrows its name from a college sports euphemism for athletes sitting out a year and prolonging their eligibility , so that they will be older , larger and stronger when they finally do take the field .\nsome context : like private school , redshirting is most prevalent among white , asian , and relatively wealthy families . here\u2019s 2010 data from the national center for education statistics on the percentages of kids delaying kindergarten :\nyet some experts say that redshirting can be extremely appropriate and helpful for certain kids , and they aren\u2019t convinced by the research pooh - poohing the practice . that\u2019s because the impact of redshirting is very difficult to evaluate , as kids who are held back are fundamentally different in many ways from kids who go to kindergarten on time , so the conclusions of some studies might be flawed . and even if redshirting might not be beneficial when effects are averaged , there could be a subset of kids who really benefit from the extra \u201c gift of time . \u201d but before i get into that , let me summarize some of the studies .\nthe practice , called redshirting \u2014 from the term for allowing college athletes to delay participation in sports to prolong their eligibility \u2014 also has a connection to children\u2019s sports . as sports - minded parents know , physical maturity allows older children to perform better . coaches often mistake this difference for natural aptitude and respond by giving the older children on their t - ball or soccer teams more opportunities to improve their skills . and those athletes tend to gain a lasting competitive advantage . does a similar approach work for academic achievement ?\nthey don\u2019t do redshirting here ( that i\u2019m aware of ) \u2026 although to be honest , whenever i see that term i think in terms of star trek . kinda the opposite effect than what you\u2019re describing : )\nover time , i think the effect of being in school becomes more dominant than your age effect ,\ndatar told livescience .\nso one might expect that these [ redshirting ] effects might fade off .\nsorry , don\u2019t know why i\u2019m rambling about that . but i\u2019m a big advocate for the \u201credshirting\u201d now . i will not hesitate to do it with my other children if i have to , especially after this experience .\nno one disputes the immediate results of \u201credshirting , \u201d a phrase borrowed from the sports world . six - year - olds categorically test better than five - year - olds in kindergarten , and they enjoy greater social and physical maturity that helps them make friends and win at tag . but there\u2019s a growing debate about the effectiveness of redshirting in the long term\u2014not only for the kids held back , but for their peers , as well .\nstill , there are limited instances where redshirting provides benefits for students , according to schanzenbach and larson . in instances of illness or trauma , students may benefit developmentally from having time to recover before being placed in the classroom .\nsome families also have concern about changing the spacing in school years between siblings , especially when the older child is only one grade ahead of the younger child and a redshirting decision would place both children in the same grade .\napparently , the term redshirting is some sports metaphor when they would put a redshirt on a jv and let him play with the varsity team but the varsity players were not to hit the kid . the result is that the redshirted younger players had an unfair advantage . they redshirt quarterbacks at practices today . [ and additional definition from my dad : \u201cred shirting\u201d as it is understood in sports today is having a player practice but not play , retaining a year of eligibility . so the expression \u201cred shirt freshman\u201d would be an academic sophmore who was red shirted the previous year . ] redshirting in this context is holding your school - aged child back an extra year , and starting them in kindergarten at the age of 6 ( or first grade at the age of 7 ) .\nultimately , at the core of the argument over redshirting are questions about how children learn . do they develop social and cognitive skills according to automatic internal clocks that are unaffected by environmental influences\u2014which would suggest that kids become ready to learn on their own time ? or do kids develop key learning skills based on their interactions with others and how stimulating their environments are\u2014which would suggest that redshirting harms the children who could benefit from kindergarten the most ? no one knows for sure .\neffects in grades 1 - 3 . researchers have observed other effects of redshirting within the first three years of elementary school , including ( 1 ) academic achievement that is nearly equal to that of their grade - level peers ( west , meek , & hurst , 2000 ) , ( 2 ) a lower likelihood of receiving\nnegative feedback from teachers about their academic performance or conduct in class\n( cromwell , 1998 ; west , meek , & hurst , 2000 ) , and ( 3 ) less need for special education than classmates who were retained as kindergartners ( kundert et al . , 1995 ; may et al . , 1995 ) . however , there is also evidence that some first - through third - graders who were redshirted as children required greater use of special education services than their non - redshirted and non - retained classmates ( graue & diperna , in press ; may et al . , 1995 ) .\nin united states college athletics , redshirt is a delay or suspension of an athlete ' s participation in order to lengthen their period of eligibility . typically , a student ' s athletic eligibility in a given sport is four seasons , a number derived from the four years of academic classes that are normally required to obtain a bachelor ' s degree at an american college or university . however , in a redshirt year , student athletes may attend classes at the college or university , practice with an athletic team , and dress for play but may not compete in games . using this mechanism , a student athlete has up to five academic years to use the four years of eligibility , thus becoming a fifth - year senior .\nthe schools usually don ' t allow children who have not completed 5 years of age at the time of admissions to first grade class . so , those born in the later half of the year naturally get detained for the next year . this makes the child elder than other students in his class when he joins the school at the commencement of the next academic year .\ni\u2019ve kept in touch with many of these women on facebook . now that all of our \u201cseptember babies\u201d are turning five ( despite scott being born in july , he is still one of the \u201cseptember babies\u201d ) i\u2019ve noticed a major tendency to discuss redshirting the kids .\ndiperna , james and graue , elizabeth . \u201credshirting and early retention : who gets the \u2018gift of time\u2019 and what are its outcomes ? \u201d american educational research journal , 37 . 2 ( 2000 ) : 509 - 534 . web . 15 . april . 2014 .\nin this era of hypercompetitive parenting , more families are choosing to delay their children\u2019s entry into kindergarten , under the impression that the kids will have an academic and social advantage . in fact , a 2008 study by harvard researchers claims that since the late 1960s , the number of six - year - olds in first grade has dropped by 9 percent because they are increasingly likely to be enrolled in kindergarten .\nanother negative part of redshirting deals with students with special needs . the study seems to indicate that redshirted youths who later ended up in special education may have been misdiagnosed as being immature , and were redshirted for this reason . as a result , they missed a chance at early and direct intervention\none small but important spelling point : learn when to write \u201cparents\u201d versus \u201cparents\u2019 \u201c ( with the apostrophe , which shows plural possession , something that belongs to all of the parents ) . contrast these examples : parents may not have come up with the idea . parents\u2019 ideas about redshirting have changed .\nwe use two nationally representative data sets to estimate the prevalence of kindergarten\nredshirting\n\u2014the decision to delay a child\u2019s school entry . we find that between 4 % and 5 . 5 % of children delay kindergarten , a lower number than typically reported in popular and academic accounts . male , white , and high - ses children are most likely to delay kindergarten , and schools serving larger proportions of white and high - income children have far higher rates of delayed entry . we find no evidence that children with lower cognitive or social abilities at age 4 are more likely to redshirt , suggesting parents\u2019 decisions to delay entry may be driven by concerns about children\u2019s relative position within a kindergarten cohort . implications for policy are discussed .\nif questions arise about a child ' s social or academic readiness , parents should turn to a professional for advice , said donald easton - brooks , a professor of education at the university of north texas . in the absence of a diagnosable problem , most kids will do fine in school , he said , especially if they ' ve gone to preschool or had lots of opportunities to develop their social skills during play - dates .\nuntil more - conclusive research emerges , well - meaning parents are likely to continue redshirting their children . and depending on the individual child , that could be the right choice . but as harvard researcher david deming says , it\u2019s crucial that parents \u201cmake a decision with the whole life course in mind . \u201d\nnot surprisingly , some parents are turning to \u201credshirting\u201d when it\u2019s time for kindergarten : delaying their children\u2019s entrance by a year , a practice once reserved for college athletes seeking a competitive advantage . some schools have even supported such an approach by moving their \u201ccut - off\u201d dates to september , or even to june .\nthe term\nredshirting\noriginally referred to postponing the start of a college athlete ' s participation in games for one year to give him extra time to grow and practice with the team , hopefully improving a player ' s skills for future seasons . but college athletes aren ' t the only ones who can redshirt .\nslate : can your kid hack it in kindergarten ? -\nthe practice has become even more controversial in recent years over claims that some parents do it for the wrong reasons : they redshirt their kids not because their kids aren\u2019t ready for school , but because , in the age of parenting as competitive sport , holding them out might give them an academic , social , and athletic edge over their peers .\nthe wall street journal : should children be held back for kindergarten ? -\naccording to the national center for education statistics , some 6 % of kindergartners are redshirted nationally . but the numbers can vary by neighborhood . data from connecticut ' s department of education show the incidence of redshirting ranging from 2 % in poorer school districts to 27 % in wealthier ones .\non the surface , redshirting seems to make sense in the academic realm , too . the capabilities of a child\u2019s brain increase at a rapid pace ; the difference between five - year - olds and six - year - olds is far greater than between twenty - five - year - olds and twenty - six - year - olds . an extra year can allow a child to excel relative to the younger students in the class . \u201cespecially for boys , there is thought to be a relative - age effect that persists across sports and over time , \u201d said friedman . \u201cearly investment of time and skill developments appears to have a more lasting impact . \u201d older students and athletes are often found in leadership positions\u2014and who can doubt the popularity of the star quarterback relative to the gym - class weakling ?\nthe trend seems to be to have kids start later without much thought to the cost versus the benefits ,\nsaid darren lubotsky , an economist at university of illinois at urbana - champaign who has studied redshirting .\nthere might be some benefits , but there ' s a really big cost to kids starting later .\nthere are also several factors that most researchers agree call into question the efficacy of redshirting . if children with late birthdays are very bright , they may be bored if held back simply because they are chronologically young . if older upon entrance , they may also have difficulty relating to younger classmates , and may be found intimidating by them .\nso , while it may not clear up the redshirting debate , the new research might help spur the socially conscious parent to resist the temptation to redshirt\u2014on the grounds that doing so is not only unnecessary but can put educational attainment further out of reach for the child\u2019s less - fortunate peers . maybe the outliers is right in \u201cdrawing attention to [ the ] ways in which individual success is interdependent within an \u2018ecology\u2019 of others\u2019 activities , \u201d suggest kniffin and hanks . but it\u2019s far from clear whether relative age has much to bear on a child\u2019s future success . and absent a consensus , it may be best to hold off on redshirting , if only in the interest of playing it safe .\nthis essay asks a provocative set of questions about the rise of \u201credshirting\u201d practices in public education and their frequency , factors , and larger consequences . the introductory thesis tells us that the issue arose in the 1980s and its practice has increased over time , but a richer introduction would lay out the types of factors that contributed to this shift , to help frame the rest of the essay for readers . for example , a stronger thesis might have argued that redshirting has been caused by a combination of state & district fears about standardized testing and parental fears about child retention , and may have greater consequences for lower - income families , since these three large ideas appear in the body of the essay .\nin fact , redshirting could mean that a preschool - educated 6 - year - old is learning alongside a low - income 4 - year - old who\u2019s never stepped foot in a classroom\u2014a kid whose vocabulary may be 30 - million words smaller than her wealthier peers . even if that 6 - year - old was indeed a little \u201cunderdeveloped\u201d at age 5 , delaying his entry into school could contribute to the kind of incongruity that fuels detrimental discrepancies in achievement\u2014gaps that expand and evolve over time . the society for research in child development reported in 2002 that , notwithstanding some evidence in favor of redshirting , doing so may be \u201cdisadvantageous for low - income children , who already begin school with relatively poor cognitive skills . \u201d\nthere\u2019s also the fact that kids are sometimes redshirted because they have behavior or learning problems that parents mislabel as immaturity\u2014 i\u2019m sure kalee\u2019s tendency to throw chairs at adults will go away once she turns 6 , so we\u2019ll just wait a year . this could explain why redshirted kids often need special education services and also why they\u2019re more likely to drop out of school and not go to college . in other words , redshirting might not actually increase the risk of these problems\u2014it may just be a sign of existing problems . yet redshirting these types of kids \u201ccan in fact make the problems worse , in that the child\u2019s access to support is delayed as the family and school wait for maturity to kick in , \u201d graue says .\nboys are definitely wired differently from girls from the get go although that doesn\u2019t mean that girls don\u2019t benefit from redshirting as well . my eldest daughter probably would have been better with another year at home for maturity reasons although she has always loved school ( social aspect ) and yet her younger brother\u2019s birthday is 3 days earlier and he\u2019s done great and really has blossomed .\nchances are , this wasn ' t a big deal when you were small . for decades , a child who turned five within a calendar year was generally accepted into kindergarten in september . as long as you turned five by around december 1 , you started school along with everyone else . but that was also when kindergarten was not the academic place it is now . while a successful year in 1978 may have meant mastering blocks and paint , today it includes handling pencil , paper , books , and playground rules , too .\nhuang in particular offers compelling data against the practice of redshirting . according to his study , redshirted students are more likely to be placed in special education programs or have behavior or substance abuse issues . students who were relatively old for their grade because of redshirting were described as less engaged in school , and had lower rates of homework completion , lower scores on standardized tests , and a higher likelihood of dropping out of high school . compare this to students who were relatively young for their grade , who were described as valuing school more , with better attendance rates . in fact , according to a 2007 study from the national bureau of economic research , there\u2019s evidence to suggest that kids may perform better when they are in classes with older students .\nit should be pointed out that \u2018reshirt\u2019 has been extended to apply to providing an extra year of eligibility in non - sports , but still mostly in school situations \u2018to get them eligibility for additional schooling : under the redshirt plan , special education students could extend their high school program by at least one year . \u2019\u2014 learning disabilities association newsbriefs ; \u2018a student who successfully completes the program should be prepared to enter directly into the college engineering curriculum . further information on our redshirt program options can be obtained from the school of engineering office of academic programs .\nthe practice has become even more controversial in recent years over claims that some parents do it for the wrong reasons : they redshirt their kids not because their kids aren\u2019t ready for school , but because , in the age of parenting as competitive sport , holding them out might give them an academic , social , and athletic edge over their peers . if little delia is the star of kindergarten , they scheme , maybe she\u2019ll ride the wave all the way to harvard . gaming the system this way , of course , puts other kids at a disadvantage .\nthe economic and academic disparities widen when we consider that many students don\u2019t have access to kindergarten \u2014 redshirted or not \u2014 at all . even though it\u2019s optional in 35 states , kindergarten provides an important year for exposing kids to key concepts that will prepare them for first grade . in kindergarten , kids learn basic reading , writing , and math , as well as certain social skills and habits , like sitting still and following directions , that help children become successful students . because of its importance , kids are at a definite disadvantage if they don\u2019t attend .\nbecause families who wait before sending their kids to kindergarten tend to be relatively affluent , they can often afford an extra year of preschool . in practice , then , a child who is 6 years old could end up in the classroom with a child who is 4 years old . unsurprisingly , the older student would likely score higher on standardized tests , a pattern that would make redshirting appear to work .\nin the midst of what feels like a wealth of data , it\u2019s still difficult to parse out some of the key effects of redshirting . there is a difference between a child who is relatively old for a particular grade and a child whose parents have expressly delayed the start of kindergarten . redshirting can send a message to a child that , right from the start , achievement is the top priority , and the parents don\u2019t think she is good enough to be in a grade with her peers . if children are kept from school because they don\u2019t meet a parent\u2019s expectation for what a kindergartner should look like , they may miss the opportunity to develop the skills they need at the appropriate time . and if a student does have a developmental delay , then access to individualized educational support services should be provided sooner rather than later .\nthe emphasis on high - stakes testing of education - reform initiatives such as no child left behind exacerbated what researchers in 1988 identified as escalating academic demand in kindergarten classrooms . in part because of those public - policy changes , though also because of fiscal incentives and mindset changes , more and more states started moving up their cutoff dates . in 1975 , just nine states required students to be 5 by the start of the school year ; by 2005 , the number had grown to 33 . data from 2008 shows that 17 percent of children entering kindergarten that year were 6 years or older .\nof course , the goal of this article was to try and present more information so that parents feel equipped to make the decision that they think is best for their kid . certainly , we don ' t think never redshirting is the right idea , but we did think it was going to be useful to provide additional info , especially to the type of parent who wants to understand [ what the data shows . ]\nparents who want to give their young children an academic advantage have a powerful tool : school itself . in a large - scale study at 26 canadian elementary schools , first graders who were young for their year made considerably more progress in reading and math than kindergartners who were old for their year ( but just two months younger ) . in another large study , the youngest fifth - graders scored a little lower than their classmates , but five points higher in verbal i . q . , on average , than fourth - graders of the same age . in other words , school makes children smarter .\nmy brother - in - law is a high school math teacher . he\u2019s been a high school math teacher for longer than i\u2019ve been a parent . his son was born two weeks after scott , and they\u2019re redshirting him . he told us that he sees the difference in boys\u2019 math scores between the older and younger boys , and the difference is major enough often enough for him to be a proponent of boys being older when they enter school .\none small point about evidence : you claim that redshirting \u201chas become a recent phenomenon , with scarce mention before the early 1970\u2019s , \u201d but never explain how you know this to be true . recall that in class , we conducted searches for the phrase in education index retrospective , a database of education journal articles from the 1920s - 1983 , and found only one instance . a richer essay would have explained this as evidence of the rise of the term .\nin his analysis , gladwell overstates the benefits of redshirting to some degree ,\nthe article reads .\nin fact , a balanced look at the research suggests that while children derive a short - term gain from being redshirted , that advantage dissipates quickly over time .\nit notes that while a year marks a huge proportion of a 5 - year - old ' s life , it is a less significant amount of time for an 18 - year - old .\nresearchers discovered that relatively more mature students didn\u2019t have an academic edge ; instead , when they looked at their progress at the end of kindergarten , and , later , when they reached middle school , they were worse off in multiple respects . not only did they score significantly lower on achievement tests\u2014both in kindergarten and middle school\u2014they were also more likely to have been kept back a year by the time they reached middle school , and were less likely to take college - entrance exams . the less mature students , on the other hand , experienced positive effects from being in a relatively more mature environment : in striving to catch up with their peers , they ended up surpassing them .\ncurious john , they had to pick some color or shirt design to distinguish them from the herd and maybe red was as good as any . also , i wouldn\u2019t necessarily say that redshirting applies mostly to football . \u2018the redshirt year was created largely to give football and basketball players an extra year to mature \u2014 usually taken advantage of by freshmen . \u2019 [ august 2002 , on a proposal to throw out the ncaa redshirt rule and allow athletes to play for 5 full years ]\nredshirting ( as term is often known ) derives its name from a common practice in college athletic programs , in which , a college athlete postpones - - or is chosen to postpone - - his / her participation in regular season games for one year in order to further practice and prepare with the team . this is done in hopes preserving a year of eligibility to play collegiate sports , as well as to improve his / her skills for future seasons ( katz , 2000 ) .\nperhaps the most concerning aspect of redshirting , at least in my experience , is that , in retrospect , it is often done disproportionately to children with undiagnosed special needs who at the time were judged to be developmentally behind , but in fact were in need of special education services , not another year to mature . children with learning disabilities who are redshirted or retained in kindergarten lose any accrued benefit very quickly and are then simply older children with special needs that still must be addressed .\nathletes may also use a\ngrayshirt\nyear in which they attend school , but cannot enroll as a full - time student , and do not receive a scholarship for that year . this means that they are an unofficial member of the team and do not participate in practices , games , or receive financial assistance from their athletic department . typically , grayshirts are players who are injured right before college and require an entire year to recuperate . rather than waste the redshirt , the player can attend school as a part - time regular student and join the team later . this is also used by players with religious or military obligations that keep them out of school for a full academic year .\nas with research on the early benefits of redshirting , research on long - term benefits is mixed . one 2006 study published in the quarterly journal of economics looked at age at kindergarten entrance in an international sample of children and found the youngest kids in each grade lagged behind in test scores through eighth grade , though the gap shrank over time . the researchers also found that the oldest kids in each grade were about 10 percent more likely to go to a four - year college than younger peers .\nthere are several factors at play here , including the traditional wisdom , backed up by research , that shows little boys to be particularly fidgety in kindergarten . that said , the most striking disparity is also the most worrying . for families earning the least in this country , redshirting is cost - prohibitive ( pdf ) . as higher - income families delay their kids\u2019 kindergarten entry , children from lower - income families end up \u201ccompeting\u201d against older and more - prepared classmates\u2014at a crucial time for learning and development .\nthe first athlete known to extend his eligibility in the modern era of redshirting was warren alfson of the university of nebraska in 1937 . alfson requested that he be allowed to sit out his sophomore season due to the number of experienced players ahead of him . in addition , he had not started college until several years after graduating from high school , and thus felt he needed more preparation . the year off worked ; alfson was all - big six conference in 1939 and an all - american guard in 1940 .\nbut schools enjoy the higher - averaged standardized test scores achieved by older students . this is troubling , because the more affluent middle - and upper - middle - class school districts have parents who can financially afford the extra year of childcare that comes with the territory of redshirting , while districts comprised of poorer families have parents who can ' t afford to make the same advantageous decisions for their children . this obviously increases the achievement gap between wealthier and poorer school districts , a divide that also often falls along racial lines .\nwhen the harvard sociologist hilary levey friedman was expecting her first child , one thing worried her : her due date , january 3rd . it was uncomfortably close to january 1st , an often - used age cutoff for enrollment in academics and sports . \u201ci was determined to keep him in until after january 1st , \u201d she said . and if the baby came early ? \u201ci actively thought about redshirting , \u201d she said . given the choice , she wanted him to be the oldest kid in his class , not the youngest .\nteachers may encourage redshirting because more mature children are easier to handle in the classroom and initially produce better test scores than their younger classmates . in a class of 25 , the average difference is equivalent to going from 13th place to 11th . this advantage fades by the end of elementary school , though , and disadvantages start to accumulate . in high school , redshirted children are less motivated and perform less well . by adulthood , they are no better off in wages or educational attainment \u2014 in fact , their lifetime earnings are reduced by one year .\nit ' s easy to see what the states are up to : they ' re worried about test scores , and they figure that older kids plus academic kindergarten will produce better ones . but this approach turns out to be extremely shortsighted , according to new research by david deming of harvard ' s kennedy school of government and susan dynarski of the university of michigan . the authors find that starting kindergarten late correlates with dropping out of high school and earning less afterward .\nthere is substantial evidence that entering school later reduces educational attainment ( by increasing high school drop out rates ) and depresses lifetime earnings ( by delaying entry into the job market ) ,\nthe authors write . also ,\nrecent stagnation in the high school and college completion rates of young people is partly explained by their later start in primary school .\nlet me answer you with an anecdote . when stephanie and i were writing \u2014 this was back in december and january \u2014 at the time , my daughter is finishing up preschool and going to start kindergarten the next year . we were not thinking about redshirting her , but the thought crossed my mind because she was not talking . it was very upsetting that she wasn ' t talking , and we had taken her to speech therapy and that didn ' t really go anywhere . she just wouldn ' t talk . and between january and today , some switch has flipped in her .\nbenefits or not , kindergartners are an increasingly older bunch these days . according to a 2008 paper published in the journal of economic perspectives , 96 percent of 6 - year - olds were enrolled in first grade 40 years ago . now , 84 percent of 6 - year - olds are in first grade . the missing 12 percent haven ' t dropped out \u2014 they ' re enrolled in kindergarten instead . about a quarter of the shift is due to state and school district policies that push age cut - off dates earlier in the year , the researchers reported . the rest is due to voluntary redshirting .\nso what should you do ? this is a good time for an honest , loving look at your child . if you have reason to think that kindergarten will be overwhelming , and especially if his or her birthday is after the start of the school year , you may have good reason to wait . but if you\u2019re just looking for competitive advantage , redshirting probably isn\u2019t the right path ; early successes can give way to boredom . if your child is generally on track , you\u2019re probably best off taking a traditional path : send your kid to school with a hug , a kiss and a loving wish for a healthy , happy year ."]}
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", "topic": 32}], "title": "sms audio", "paragraphs": ["\u201cthe wearable technology collaboration between sms audio and intel elevates our capability to bring smart exercise to consumers , \u201d said brian nohe , president of sms audio .\nsms audio street by 50 dj pro headphones hd - video review ( djbooth . net )\nsms audio joins lg and other technology companies who have already launched heart - rate monitoring earphones .\nthe rapper , whose real name is curtis jackson , unveiled a partnership between the chip giant and his sms audio at this year\u2019s consumer electronics show , introducing the sms audio biosport in - ear headphones .\ncopyright \u00a9 g - unit brands , inc . sms audio is a g - unit brands trademark .\nprior to sms audio , 50 cent was also part owner of sleek audio , which he now reportedly owes more than $ 17 million after its partnership soured . he acquired kono enterprises in 2011 from brian nohe , who went on to become sms audio\u2019s ceo .\nrapper curtis\n50 cent\njackson attends an autograph signing session at the sms audio booth during ces .\nfor everything g - unit , sms audio , and 50 cent \u2013 g - unit brands , inc .\naccording to the company website , it also sells sms audio - branded apparel and accessories . [ 25 ]\nthe new intel - powered earphones from 50 cent\u2019s sms audio measure a wearer\u2019s heart rate through their ears . photograph : intel\nin december 2011 , curtis jackson announced that a portion of each headphone sold domestically on the sms audio website would be donated to the feeding america initiative . [ 26 ] [ 27 ] in february 2014 , sms audio became one of the sponsors of the nascar racing team , swan racing , which features the sms audio logo on its racing cars and on the jackets of some of its racers . [ 28 ]\nduring our time at ifa , itproportal enjoyed an exclusive interview with 50 cent , and he seemed particularly enthused by the future of sms audio .\n50 cent\u2019s sms audio announced the addition of new wired , on - ear headphones on tuesday ( october 2 ) to their street by 50 collection .\nin august 2014 , sms audio announced the biosport in - ear wired earbuds that have\nembedded biometric sensors that collect fitness data , including heart rate , without the need for regular charges .\n[ 22 ] sms audio is collaborating with intel for the project . [ 23 ] [ 24 ]\nreview : add sms sync by 50 or biosport earbuds to your next . . .\nwith distortion issues on wireless playback , attention - grabbing flashing lights , and a highly sculpted frequency response , the sms audio sync by 50 suffers by trying to do too much .\nwaniasa , ryan ( september 13 , 2013 ) .\nsms street by 50 anc review\n.\nits audio search engine , audioburst search , is live on web and mobile here .\nthe sync by 50 portable wireless speaker can be purchased on the sms audio website for $ 199 . 95 , and is coming to major retailers soon , just in time for the holidays .\nwe ' re hoping to get our hands on a pair of the sync headphones to review shortly , so stay tuned for more from sms audio and , just maybe , its illustrious ceo .\nbottom line : with distortion issues on wireless playback , attention - grabbing flashing lights , and a highly sculpted frequency response , the sms audio sync by 50 suffers by trying to do too much .\n50 cent filed for bankruptcy in july 2015 . a spokesperson told twice at the time that\nsms audio is a stand - alone entity , and this news does not affect the company .\nfor those that want heart rate monitoring without the chest strap , the sms audio biosport earbuds are an ideal solution . more compatible apps will lead to increased usage on the fitness front but these earbuds also serve a dual purpose as truly comfortable in ear headphones for situations where you are not monitoring your heart rate . the sms audio biosport earbuds with heart rate monitoring retail for $ 149 . 95 .\nsms audio knows how to package their products ; each time i open one of their products i am impressed before i even reach the product . the packaging design provides a streamlined and modern unboxing experience .\nin the sms audio biosport box you will find your care and instructions , the earbuds and a perfectly sized carrying pouch which i love because i can keep my headphones safe and tangle free in my favorite handbag .\njackson was also keen to highlight the way his commercial enterprises are tied to charitable initiatives , with the sms audio range partnered with us hunger - relief organisation feeding america to provide 250 meals to needy people for every purchase .\nthe audio content is then tagged and organized in a way that computers understand , making it searchable . and it\u2019s broken into smaller sections \u2013 clips it calls \u201cbursts\u201d \u2013 which audioburst identifies by understanding when the audio changes .\nat a new york event for his newly - launched line of sms audio headphones , fiddy announced that with every sale of his $ 300 - $ 400 headphones , proceeds will go to the u . s . hunger - relief organization feeding america .\nalthough sms was one of a number of headphones companies with a high - profile name attached in what was deemed to be an attempt to mimic the success seen by beats electronics \u2014see also soul electronics and its now - absent ludacris line \u2014 sms seemed to paving its own way with a series of high - profile partnerships and licensing deals . in addition to its partnership with 50 cent , sms audio also worked with intel to develop the first biometric earphones , and the brand had licensing deals with disney , lucasfilm and adidas .\nin fact , he was in berlin to promote his signature audio line , sms by 50 . produced by g - unit brands affiliate sms audio , his appearance highlighted the full european rollout of the product line , which was launched in the uk earlier in the year . now , it is set to be available in a wider range of colours \u2013 including red , yellow , and purple to complement the current black , silver , and white iterations \u2013 as well as being set to drop on continental markets before christmas .\nbut jackson said that with apple\u2019s retail power now behind beats , getting sms into new stores could be much more challenging in years to come .\nsms audio president brian nohe telegraphed the partnership with a\nmajor technological company\nin an interview with the wall street journal last week . citing sources , gizmodo correctly claimed the name and partnership with intel earlier today . sms audio hasn ' t announced a price for the biosport in - ears yet , saying only that it will be available on the fourth quarter of this year . the company ' s street series , which is also rated for water and sweat but does not include heart monitoring , runs $ 79 . 95 .\nthis is where intel comes into the equation ; sms audio has incorporated the intel chip to monitor your heart rate and send that data to your smartphone . currently , biosport works with the runkeeper app for smartphones , but in the future they plan to work with multiple workout apps .\na premier audio headphone brand dedicated to improving the way people experience music . combining technology , function & style to deliver studio mastered sound .\nthe sms audio portfolio also features the street on - ear headphones - similar to sync but lacking wireless connectivity - and an in - ear iteration of street which comes with an 11mm driver and an apple - friendly control mic , with the two products retailing at \u00a3199 . 95 and \u00a399 . 95 respectively .\ncertainly , sms isn\u2019t exiting the high - end headphone arena . the company is one of the three biggest players in that market today , along with beats and monster .\nsms sync by 50 earbuds ( pictured in black but also available with blue trim ) are a smaller version of the popular over - ear headphones of the same name .\nbiosport in - ear headphones use an optical sensor to monitor heart rate and send that information down the headphone cable to a bespoke app running on a smartphone . they were announced by 50 cent\u2019s company sms audio on friday , and are based on intel\u2019s smart earphone design unveiled at the consumer electronics show in january .\n\u201cwith sms audio , we will bring smart headphones to market that eliminate the inconvenience of add - on devices with an integrated , one - device fitness accessory offering high - end style and premier sound quality for an exceptional fitness experience , \u201d said michael bell , general manager of the new devices group at intel .\nsms audio , known for their extensive line of high - end headphones and audio devices , recently added a beautiful portable speaker to their device lineup , the sync by 50 portable wireless speaker . backed by none other than rapper 50 cent himself , the device packs a solid performance and intriguing design into an affordable package . we were lucky enough to get our hands on the sync by 50 and push it to its limits , which wasn\u2019t easy to do .\nprime members enjoy free two - day shipping and exclusive access to music , movies , tv shows , original audio series , and kindle books .\naudio is beginning to play an increasingly important role in how consumers connect with information , thanks to the popularity of podcasts and other short - form audio programming , improvements in voice technologies , and the growing consumer adoption of smart home devices like the amazon echo and google home . today , a company called audioburst is unveiling a new search engine designed to connect you to the information found in audio content from podcasts and programs aired on the radio .\nthe sms audio line is headlined by the wireless sync over - ear headphones , which retail for \u00a3299 . 99 in the uk and feature a custom 40mm driver , 50ft wireless range , and micro usb charging cable . battery life is reported to stand at 17 hours on a full charge , with users able to deploy up to four sets per audio source . passive noise cancellation and 16 - bit cd quality digital lossless sound are the flagship headphone ' s other key specs .\nwhen it comes to advanced audio technologies , fraunhofer iis stands alone . from the creation of mp3 and the co - development of aac to the future of audio entertainment for broadcast , fraunhofer iis brings innovations in sound to reality . fraunhofer iis has more than 1000 licensees and enabled over 10 billion products .\ntwo things can really help me get focused and boost my energy level \u2013 my music and knowing how hard i am working . burning calories is the end game and by monitoring my heart rate i can determine which exercises yield the biggest results . intel and sms audio have teamed up to bring workout enthusiasts a new way to work out .\nother current products in the sms audio product line include the street by 50\u2122 over - ear wired headphones , street by 50\u2122 in - ear wired headphones , street by 50\u2122 wired dj pro performance headphones and sync by 50\u2122 over - ear wireless headphones \u2013 which integrate kleer wireless technology to allow up to four listeners to simultaneously rock from a single source .\nafter ingesting the audio , audioburst leverages technologies like a . i . and natural language processing to understand not just what\u2019s being discussed , but also the context .\nsms has spent the past few years broadening its customer base , recruiting knicks power forward carmelo anthony and surfer alana blanchard to appeal to athletes and signing a licensing deal with \u201cstar wars\u201d studio lucasfilm .\ncontributing editor tim gideon has been writing for pcmag since 2006 . he specializes in reviewing audio products , and is obsessed with headphones , speakers , and recording gear .\naudio specialist sennheiser is based near hanover , germany and operates its own production facilities in germany , ireland and the usa while being active in more than 50 countries . with 19 sales subsidiaries and long - established trading partners , the company supplies innovative products and cutting - edge audio solutions that are optimally tailored to its customers\u2019 needs . sennheiser is a family - owned company that was founded in 1945 and which today has 2 , 750 employees around the world that share a passion for audio technology .\nhighly sculpted sound signature is not for everyone . bass distorts at high volumes when using wireless function . dongle and line of sight to the headphones is required for wireless audio .\n\u201cit allows you to ask a question and get a result . instead of alexa reading it out loud to you in her voice , you can get the actual speaker , \u201d he says , noting that audio could come directly from a public figure\u2019s sound bite or the host of the audio program itself . \u201cit\u2019s a more human voice , \u201d gad adds .\nsmart earbuds are just one way to ensure that growth continues . another is the lucasfilm deal . the first line of headphones based on the \u201cstar wars\u201d movies shattered sales expectations , surprising everyone at sms \u2014 especially jackson .\n\u201cwe previewed a few colors at ces last january and the crowd went nuts , \u201d said 50 cent , ceo of sms audio . \u201cit\u2019s always been my goal to reach many different types of fans , and the addition of street by 50 on - ear headphones and color options is another step in that direction . it continues to be my vision to provide studio mastered - sound in every product . \u201d\ntel aviv - based audioburst , which also has staff in new york and palo alto , has been developing its technology for an audio search engine and content library over the past two years .\nyou can sync up to four sync headphone pairs to one audio source , hence the name . we were unable to test the feature , so we ' ll take 50 cent at his word .\naudioburst isn\u2019t there yet \u2013 it\u2019s only beginning this process of understanding listener behavior . but in the long - term , the company believes this would pave the way to things like personalized audio advertisements , alongside a daily news briefing , for example . it may also choose to generate revenue through more traditional methods , like sponsorships and promoted content . revenue would be shared with the audio content\u2019s producers .\nto make audio content searchable , the company pulls in millions of audio segments daily from now over 1 , 000 sources . while it\u2019s not disclosing a full list of partners , if you look in its search results , you\u2019ll find that it\u2019s indexing the likes of bloomberg radio and some fox radio programs , numerous radio stations , as well as a lot of podcasts , particularly in the tech space .\nwsj\u2019s lee hawkins discusses the product partnership announced recently between intel and curtis \u201c50 cent\u201d jackson\u2019s sms audio company . subscribe to the wsj channel here : urltoken visit the wsj channel for more video : urltoken more from the wall street journal : visit urltoken urltoken follow wsj on facebook : urltoken follow wsj on google + : urltoken follow wsj on twitter : urltoken follow wsj on instagram : urltoken follow wsj on pinterest : urltoken follow wsj on tumblr : urltoken\ntoday , we\u2019re going to take a look at 2 sets of earbuds . first is the rechargeable bluetooth \u201c sync by 50 \u201d set made for all of your workouts or day to day commutes . then , we\u2019ll take a look at the sms biosport earbuds which are designed for all of your tougher and more strenuous workouts . at the heart of biosport\u2019s technology is intel power and a functioning built - in heartrate monitor . pretty neat isn\u2019t it ? let\u2019s get started with sms sync by 50 .\neven with extra bells and whistles , we all want our headphones to do what they were intended to do \u2013 provide rich quality sound so we can enjoy our music in whatever environment we want . the sms biosport earbuds do just that large in part due to the \u201csecure fit ear gels\u201d .\nas thoughtful as the highly adjustable headband is , some of the other design choices don ' t seem to be rooted in real world usage . the\ns\nlogo on each earcup , for instance , is actually underlit by a bright , flashing blue light when the headphones are in use . thankfully , you can turn them off by enabling airplane mode . beyond the annoyance factor , the flashing lights can ' t be helping the battery life of the headphones , which sms audio claims will provide about 17 hours of playback on a full charge .\nit can identify when an ad break starts , when there are station breaks , when a new speaker joins , when there are pauses , and other signals that tell it when to start and end an audio clip \u2013 a process that all happens automatically .\nfor starters , 50 was keen to stress that this is no plain endorsement : studio master sound ( sms ) audio is his company and he ' s invested in it . regarding the products themselves , he reassured us that they have nothing in common with the beats / htc marketing about bringing hardware and software together to create some kind of eardrum wizardry . instead , he just wants to bring together all - round qualities like durability , comfort , and\nprofessionally tuned\n40mm drivers , alongside fresher styling than you ' d get from companies like bose or sennheiser .\nthe sync ships with a blue audio cable with a 3 . 5mm connection for regular , wired listening , along with built - in mic and call answering controls . you also get a usb cable that connects to a charger , and can be used for listening to audio via a computer ' s usb port as well . in addition , the package includes an adapter for airplane jacks and the 3 . 5mm kleer dongle that ' s required for wireless operation . everything comes in a rather bulky , sturdy zippered case .\nset to drop this weekend , the upcoming , wired on - ear headphones offers studio - quality sound , integrating 40mm custom drivers , professionally tuned , to deliver audio music lovers across all genres can enjoy . each headset is stylish and lightweight , without sacrificing durability . and , also features sms\u2019 trademark ovalfit soft - leather memory foam cushions in addition to a foldable headband . the new headphones will be available in shadow black and ghost white , and come with a removable cord with three - click microphone , a soft cleaning cloth , and a hard - shell carrying case .\naudioburst had previously rolled out its google assistant integration , its \u201cnews feed\u201d skill for smart devices , and developer api . now , the company is unveiling audioburst search , a web and mobile - optimized search engine that helps you find , discover , and listen to audio news .\nexperience a headphone crafted without compromise . the wired on - ear combines rich , dynamic , high definition audio with comfort , style and durability . it\u2019s available in 8 colors , and folds easily for travel in the included hard - shell case . all sales final - no returns or exchanges\nthe booth at ifa was too hectic for us to give the new ' phones a fair run - through , and in fact 50 cent didn ' t have a great deal to say about them at this point either . as you ' ll see in the video after the break , he preferred to hold up his slightly older flagship wireless set , called sync , as evidence that sms audio has audiophile credentials to justify its high price points . speaking of which , we ' re not sure how much the latest models will cost or when they ' ll become available , but for guidance the sync headphones cost $ 400 while regular street wired headphones will set you back around $ 250 .\ni will admit \u2013 this is where i am super picky . i am not a huge fan of earbuds because they typically hurt , fall out , and leave me frustrated . the biosport earbuds from sms fit nice and snug without being too tight . if i am packing light , i could easily use these on an airplane because they have a pseudo like noise canceling effect .\nwhen any pair of headphones uses a gold plated 3 . 5mm headphone jack , you can be sure they will sound good . however , on the sms biosport earbuds , the headphone jack does more than just provide good listening . using the headphone jack , biosport earbuds draw power from the device you have them plugged into ( preferably your smartphone ) . luckily they only need a little power to give to the heart rate monitor , so don\u2019t worry about your phone\u2019s power depleting after a nice long run . this is a great way to charge the heart rate monitor , since other earbuds that do this require a plug - in after every workout . with sms biosport earbuds , you can take that random run , or do your favorite at home workout whenever you want and still monitor your heart rate .\nfor something to obtain this measure , it will have had to have been splashed with around 10 litres of water for at least 5 minutes . you may have the sweatiest workouts at the gym ( and if you do , i hope you actually wipe down the equipment when you\u2019re down ) and that\u2019s alright as far as sms is concerned . there\u2019s no worry of your own sweat shorting out these earbuds .\nsms biosport is up next , and when i had originally heard about the fact that these had a heart - rate monitor on - board , i was a bit skeptical . after all , everything nowadays claims to be able to measure your heart - rate it seems . there\u2019s even an app that i saw that can measure your heart - rate through your camera\u2019s phone . seriously ? anyway , color me intrigued .\nas the technology is further developed , its ability to understand consumers\u2019 personal preferences will be improved . for example , if you\u2019re a fan of a particular sports team , and they won their last game , you might hear audio content featuring more praise and cheering from the commentators ; but if your team lost , the news returned may have a less emotional tone .\nyamaha pro audio is known around the globe as a provider of innovative , top - quality solutions for the sound industry . the yamaha lineup includes a number of world - standard mixing consoles , signal processors incorporating industry - leading dsp technology , power amplifiers based on energy - efficient drive technology , and an extensive range of speakers suitable for everything from live sound to commercial installations .\nin october 2012 the\nstreet by 50\nline of in - ear , over - ear and on - ear headphones were introduced . [ 14 ] [ 15 ] the wireless sync by 50 communicates using proprietary kleer wireless technology , which claims to provide 16 - bit cd quality sound with lossless audio , rather than the standard bluetooth , and can connect to up to four devices within 50 feet . [ 16 ] [ 17 ]\nin late 2013 , a street by 50 anc ( active noise cancellation ) version was introduced , [ 18 ] [ 19 ] which was followed by a wireless , portable speaker called sync by 50 portable that november . [ 20 ] in january 2014 , an audio sport lineup of headphones were released in collaboration with professional basketball player carmelo anthony and a star wars themed set of headphones were introduced in partnership with lucasfilm . [ 21 ]\nif high quality wireless audio for mobile devices is what you crave , many of the best options are in - ear , like the far less expensive phiaton ps 20 bt ( $ 149 , 4 stars ) . sony ' s recent xba - bt75 ( $ 299 . 99 , 3 . 5 stars ) offers strong audio perfomance and a shirt - clip free deisgn , which is rare for bluetooth in - ear pairs . if wireless isn ' t important , and you are more interested in a comfortable headphone pair that ' ll deliver powerful low - end for modern music , the aforementioned beats by dr . dre are worth your consideration , as are the bowers & wilkins p5 mobile hi - fi headphones ( $ 299 . 95 , 4 . 5 stars ) , an on - ear pair that offers a more refined bass response and overall performance , and is much smaller and easy to pack .\nthe product works by ingesting audio content from a number of sources . in some cases , audioburst is proactively scouring the web for available live streams to import . however , the company is largely focused on partnership deals with radio stations , radio programs , and podcasters . it\u2019s also starting to venture into the tv space , with plans to index tv news , and is chatting with a small handful of auto manufacturers about integrating audioburst into their own in - car entertainment systems .\nthe first thing you will notice about the sync by 50 wireless speaker is the shiny blue box is comes in . upon opening , you will find a micro usb charging cord , a 3 . 5mm audio cord and a nifty little carrying case , complete with carabinier so you can strap the speaker to your backpack . or , if you\u2019re feeling hyphy , your belt . the case is a nice touch , ensuring that your speaker won\u2019t get damaged by a semi - closed 40 oz . in your backpack or other nefarious elements .\nwe ' d be lying if we told you that we fully expected to be hanging out with 50 cent when we traveled around the world to berlin , but earlier today we grabbed a moment with the queens - based emcee to discuss his venture into the world of high - end headphones . in particular , we wanted to ask how his products , including the new street on - ears and street dj pros , stack against some better known rapper - endorsed audio technology - - namely dr . dre ' s gimmicky beats and his tie - in with htc .\nin the realm of celebrity - branded headphones , the runaway leader is the one who started it all , dr . dre . his beats by dr . dre from monster ( $ 349 . 95 , 4 stars ) are an example of powerful headphones with a sleek design . they , like the sync by 50 , are not for audiophiles , but more for fans of deep bass response and modern music mixes . the sync , however , fails to keep up with the beats lineup ( there are several models ) in terms of features , ease - of - use , and overall audio quality .\nthe sync by 50 is cylindrical in shape , tapering up from the ends into a pyramid like shape . the ends are where the speakers themselves reside , covered by a black metal mesh . it comes in a solid black color , which is contrasted by two bright blue \u2018s\u2019 icons on either speaker grill . the control icons reside on the top of the device , and a micro usb port , 3 . 5mm audio port and power button are tastefully placed in a horizontal cluster one side of the speaker . a small shiny black plastic rim runs along the speakers and around the control panel , giving the speaker a little bit of bling .\na small slider button appears on one side of the device , which turns the speaker on and off , and pairs the speaker with any broadcasting bluetooth device . once connected , a pleasing voice pronounces , \u201cconnected . \u201d it\u2019s a nice touch in the age of bleeps and bloops . the speaker utilizes nfc as well , allowing you to tap your nfc supported device to the speaker to initiate bluetooth pairing . it\u2019s that simple , and it works like a charm .\nas for the tech packed into this amazing speaker , the sync by 50 packs bluetooth 4 . 0 aptx , omni - directional 3d stereo sound and 50mm drivers that provide clear and crisp sound that doesn\u2019t skip on the bass . highs and lows sound amazing , as well as everything in between .\nfor controls , the speaker sports soft touch sensor keys which reside on the top of the speaker . five buttons are present , which allow you to skip or play songs , control the volume , initiate a voice call via the attached device and choose from 5 pre - set eq modes . the 3d button can be pressed to choose from eq settings such as normal , extx , live , wide and mex . my personal favorite is the live setting , which makes you feel like you are listening to the music in person . vocals take center stage in this mode , with other instruments comprising a soft yet distinguishable sound . it may just be better than a live performance actually , as the sound is layered unlike most muddy sounding concerts .\ndid i mention you can make voice calls via the speaker ? this one i found out on surprise . by pressing the phone button on the top of the speaker , you can initiate a voice call totally hands free . after the button is pressed , the speaker asks you to say the name or number of who you would like to call . after confirming the number , the speaker places the call , and pipes it though the speaker . calls come through crisp and clean , and can get really loud if you\u2019ve got the bad boy cranked up to 11 .\nthe sync by 50 comes with a hefty rechargeable lithium ion battery , which lasts forever and then some . at a full charge , i was able to play music on the speaker for 8 hours straight with no problems . the speaker even had juice to spare the next day ; i was able to rock out for around 6 more hours and make a few phone calls before the battery needed a little boost . that\u2019s enough juice to make the sync by 50 the perfect solution for travelling and adventuring . it even sounds better than most stock car stereos , so you may just find the sync by 50 wireless speaker riding shotgun in your whip .\nfor $ 199 . 99 , the sync by 50 portable wireless speaker is an amazing deal . this bad boy pairs easily with a bluetooth device , provides hours of battery life and has enough juice to turn your boring living room into a dance club .\nfor one reason or another , sony delayed the launch of the xperia z1s aka xperia z1 mini in the west . . . .\nis continuing his ongoing efforts to make sure that people are being fed all over the world . his street king energy drink initiative is\nimpoverished families in africa and now , with his latest venture , the altruistic rapper is feeding people in the united states .\nbecause of my street king initiative , with every purchase there & apos ; s a meal being provided through the united nations world food programme ,\nhe tells mtv news .\nand with this actual project , i decided i wanted to do something here in america . so for every pair of these headsets that are sold domestically and online through smsaudio . com , 250 meals will be provided by feeding america .\n50 cent describes his business model as\nconscious capitalism ,\nand believes that if more major companies embraced this ideology , it could help solve many of the social ills in america .\ni think business is the answer for finding finances for situations that have been unanswered and untouched ,\nhe says .\nif young entrepreneurs follow in my footsteps , with having a charitable business model that actually gives back , then you don & apos ; t have people standing at occupy wall street because they & apos ; re aware that the major corporations are conscious of them .\n2018 popcrush is part of the popcrush network , townsquare media , inc . all rights reserved .\nlas vegas \u2014 if apple hadn\u2019t paid $ 3 billion for beats headphones last may , 50 cent might never have partnered with intel .\nthe \u201csmart\u201d earbuds have embedded biometric sensors that collect fitness data , including heart rate , without the need for regular charges .\nbut after the apple / beats deal , jackson said he knew the company had to find new areas of focus \u2014 and what intel was proposing was a perfect fit .\n\u201cbeats helped me , \u201d said jackson , who has been a regular at ces to plug his headphone brand . \u201cwhenever a company makes a deal , there\u2019s a different house on the other side of the street , ya know ? so i went over to that house . \u201d\n\u201cwhen a company sees us as a direct competitor , they use their relationships to get hold of certain retailers , \u201d he said . \u201cthat can affect the growth potential of my company . \u201d\n\u201cwhat we projected for the first quarter of sales , the line outsold in two days , \u201d he said . \u201cthat\u2019s what opened my eyes to the passion for the lucas brand . it\u2019s not just kids . it\u2019s people who encountered [ \u2018star wars\u2019 ] as kids . that passion isn\u2019t fading . it\u2019s still strong . \u201d\na second line of \u201cstar wars\u201d headphones will come out in the second quarter of this year , priced at $ 200 a pair . and the next film in the series , due in december , could further increase the circle of interest in the products .\nany sales boost will be welcome , but as a ceo , jackson said , he\u2019s more interested in learning how george lucas\u2019 former company \u2014 disney bought lucasfilm for $ 4 billion in 2012 \u2014 has maintained such unwavering customer loyalty .\n\u201ci\u2019ve seen brands stretch across a number of categories and not mean anything in those areas , \u201d he says . \u201c [ lucasfilm ] has been successful sustaining that brand \u2014 and done so better than anyone . \u201d\nnews corp . is a network of leading companies in the world of diversified media , news , and information services .\nadditionally , the on - ear style debuts alongside new , limited color options offered for the company\u2019s previously - released street by 50 over - ear and in - ear headphone \u2014 including street yellow , street red , street magenta and street blue - violet . joining the collection as a permanent color is pink as well .\njoining the collection as a permanent color choice , the new pink street by 50\u2122 in - ear headphones are also now available .\nstreet by 50\u2019s wired on - ear headphones are now available for pre - order , retailing for $ 179 . 95 , with them officially dropping october 7th . for more info , and new colors for previously - released headphones , visit urltoken .\ncurtis\n50 cent\njackson is already a household name . with a string of hit records to his name , it ' s not unreasonable to query why he made such a high - profile appearance at ifa 2012 last week - unless he ' s a particular fan of next - gen tumble dryers .\nin particular , he pointed to the new - generation of 84in , 4k - ready smart tvs being flaunted at the show as an example of how technology continued to offer up exciting new possibilities for consumer electronics .\ni believe all our products are up to standard . the sync is the product that ' s more advanced , but they ' re all set apart from the competition . [ but ] there ' s always something bigger and better to do for us . you walk around the show , you see that tvs are getting bigger and smaller at the time ,\nhe said .\nyou came up with the concept in conversation of headsets being able to stream music in . that ' s not rocket science . this is what we ' re doing as far as the home entertainment systems . it ' s just how do you provide the comfort the home system would provide to some one that is out - and - about ? offering the top notch , best musical experience \u2013 that ' s what would be the thought process for how do you move forward , for what ' s next ,\n50 added .\ni chose hunger , because once you do the research you find it ' s not a third world issue , it ' s a world issue ,\nthe hip - hop star said .\nhe continued :\nif you have someone die of cancer , you can have it go to cancer research . don ' t pick the exact same thing that i ' m interested in .\nindeed , corporate responsibility emerged as a focal point of the latter part of our interview with mr jackson .\nyou can ' t re - programme people to care more about other people than they care about themselves . when you see occupy la , occupy new york , wall street , all these different things going on - it says that people are conscious and feel like major corporations don ' t care about them ,\njackson opined .\nmicrosoft and specifically its former ceo bill gates , he claimed , stand as an example of the type of good that can be done by enterprise .\nthat level of success , they ' re huge philanthropists at that point . the people who resonate the strongest in their absence - that were stronger in absence than they were in presence \u2013 [ it ' s ] because they ' ve helped so many . the aura becomes brighter and builds the perception of them , when you ' ve helped a lot of people ,\nhe concluded .\nit ' s all a far cry from his ' gangsta ' stage persona , and 50 cent comes across as an approachable , clued - up individual interested in both technology and the causes he is involved with .\nno spam , we promise . you can unsubscribe at any time and we ' ll never share your details without your permission .\nitproportal is part of future plc , an international media group and leading digital publisher . visit our corporate site .\npcmag reviews products independently , but we may earn affiliate commissions from buying links on this page . terms of use .\nbass boost option allows you to choose between two listening modes . comfortable design . cable ? with call and microphone controls ? for wired listening is included .\ndesign you have to hand it to 50 cent and his design team for creating a pair of headphones that stand out . available in shadow black , phantom blue , or ghost white ( our test pair was the latter ) , the shell of all three models is a sleek , glossy plastic , with shiny metallic trim accents . the headband features plastic sliders that are easy to adjust for a perfect fit , thanks to the built - in click stops . there are multiple controls on the outside of each heavily padded , comfortable earcup . the left ear houses the power and bass boost controls ; the right has two volume controls , and track navigation controls that only work when using the usb cable to listen to music via a usb port .\nperformance bass lovers will find plenty to love\u2014and hate\u2014about the complicated sync . on the one hand , it offers tremendous bass response when used as a wired pair . on the other , the same songs that sound so robust at high volumes with the cable can distort wildly at the same levels when using the kleer wireless dongle . this should never be the case with a $ 400 pair of headphones .\nit could be that the multiple volume controls wreak havoc on the headphones in wireless mode . if you are listening via a laptop with itunes , for instance , you have the internal itunes volume control , the volume slider of the computer itself , and then the headphone ' s volume control to contend with . finding the sweet spot is difficult , but distorting the sync on tracks with deep bass is quite easy . in stark contrast , using the headphones with the included 3 . 5mm cable offers a much more stable , distortion - free listening experience\u2014and also disables the headphones ' built - in volume controls .\nwhen in wireless mode , moderate listening levels are really the only way to go . a bass boost button on the left earcup offers some extra low - end push for those who can ' t get enough , but the headphones already come with plenty of low - frequency presence . the high frequencies are quite boosted , as well , to the point that it almost seems as if the mid - range frequencies have been significantly diminished and you ' re left with bass rumble and bright , very crisp highs . it ' s not a sound signature for everyone\u2014it sounds best on electronic music like the knife ' s\nsilent shout ,\nor hip hop , rock , and pop .\na song like\nsilent shout ,\nwith its intense bass , sounds far better using the cable than when used in wireless mode . instrumental tracks like john adams '\nthe chairman dances\nsound a bit too bright , making some of the brass and higher - register instruments sound occasionally harsh at higher volumes , but the bass response does add a pleasant roundness to the overall mix .\nconclusions even if kleer offers a slightly better frequency response than bluetooth , the sync creates distortion issues at higher volumes that negate much of this advantage . meanwhile , the listener has to use a dongle that can drop the stream if it ' s thrown in a bag ( bluetooth doesn ' t require line - of - sight ) . add in the flashing blue lights and the controls that only work when connected via usb , and you get a product that feels like it wasn ' t well thought - out . the sync is trying to do too much , whereas the successful competition keeps things far more simple .\nthis newsletter may contain advertising , deals , or affiliate links . subscribing to a newsletter indicates your consent to our terms of use and privacy policy . you may unsubscribe from the newsletters at any time .\n\u00a9 1996 - 2018 ziff davis , llc . pcmag digital group pc , pc magazine and pc urltoken are among the federally registered trademarks of ziff davis , llc and may not be used by third parties without explicit permission .\nintel has teamed up with the rapper 50 cent to announce a new set of earphones that can measure the wearers\u2019 heartbeat , syncing the data with fitness tracking apps .\nthe earphones will allow runners and other athletes to track their heart rate throughout a run or workout session without having to wear a wrist or chest heart - 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( courtesy of windy boy )\ncurrently , plain green loans does not offer loans to members of the armed forces and their dependents . you may have other resources available .\nplain green\u2019s practices and policies with respect to the collection and use of personally identifiable information are governed by plain green\u2019s privacy policy .\neric nugent found plain green loans to be a useful tool for short term lending when his car needed repairs .\nas long as it doesn ' t make any loans to montana residents , state prosecutors plan to let plain green loans and the chippewa cree tribe be .\ngreen loans are available in 48 states ( exceptions are ia and id ) .\nhe knew rates were higher but without plain green loans he may have lost his car and his credit may have been worse .\nall information submitted to plain green via this site shall be deemed and remain the property of plain green and plain green shall be free to use , for any purpose , any idea , concepts , know - how or techniques contained in information a visitor to this site provides plain green through this site . plain green shall not be subject to any obligations of confidentiality regarding submitted information except as agreed by the plain green entity having the direct customer relationship or as otherwise specifically agreed or required by law . nothing contained herein shall be construed as limiting or reducing plain green\u2019s responsibilities and obligation to customers in accordance with the plain green privacy policy .\nplain green loans has received 2 . 70 out of 5 stars based on 20 customer reviews and a bbb rating of b - .\nwayne land was not able to get a loan through a conventional lending company and found plain green loans to be a good alternative .\nthe astronomical interest rates plain green loans charges for small amounts of cash will likely add to your financial strain , rather than reduce it .\nget money by the next day : plain green loans can approve your loan and deposit your funds as soon as the next business day .\nmy green loans makes getting a loan easy . unsecured short - term personal loans , up to $ 40 , 000 , over 1 - 5 years .\nthis agreement shall be subject to any other agreements you have entered into with plain green .\nare you thinking about taking out a payday loan from plain green loans ? proceed with caution . the \u201cplain and simple pricing\u201d is straightforward enough , but while plain green might be better than , say , western sky , it\u2019s still an incredibly expensive way to get fash cash to meet your financial needs . we\u2019ll break down the costs of plain green loans and suggest some alternatives that help you build credit without getting deeper into debt .\nthink finance says on its website that plain green loans is one of its\nproducts ,\nalong with online lenders owned by two other tribes .\nchoose a payment schedule : plain green loans lets you choose between biweekly and monthly payments , so you can select the one that best fits your budget .\nan alternative to a quick , easy , and convenient plain green loan . bank loans can involve a meeting with your bank manager and are subject to approval .\nthe process was easy & i would recommend plain green loans to my friends . i appreciate your help in my time of need . thank you so much .\nplain green ( including the plain green logo ) , www . plaingreenloans . com , and all related logos ( collectively the \u201cplain green trademarks\u201d ) are trademarks , service marks or licensed brands of plain green . other company , product , and service names and logos used and displayed on this site may be trademarks or service marks owned by plain green or others . nothing on this site should be construed as granting , by implication , estoppel , or otherwise , any license or right to use any of the plain green trademarks displayed on this site , without our prior written permission in each instance .\neven if you need cash quickly , plain green loans aren\u2019t the cheapest option . moreover , plain green doesn\u2019t report to credit bureaus unless you\u2019re late on your payments . this means that you\u2019re stuck in the land of bad credit , unable to build your way back up .\nit looks like you may already have an account with plain green loans . would you like to login and continue , or return to the form to verify your input ?\nno hidden fees : plain green loans doesn\u2019t charge you any hidden fees or prepayment penalties , so you don\u2019t have to worry about running into unexpected charges down the line .\nplain green loans offers loans up to $ 3 , 000 with aprs ranging from 150 % to 375 % . while the company assures you that\u2019s a bargain compared to traditional payday loans , it\u2019s still robbing you blind compared to virtually any other type of credit . the average credit card charges about 15 % apr , and some of the best personal loans will offer rates under 10 % apr to those with good credit . even adding in any hidden fees , you\u2019ll probably still come out better than if you went with plain green loans .\nplain green will extend the term of the loan and it may result in additional interest charges . extensions are\nwsoc in charlotte reported on a man who had purchased a loan through money mutual , a company that matches borrowers with payday lenders . the man received a loan from plain green loans who allegedly charged him 625 % in interest . the company insisted it was \u201cnot loan sharking , \u201d but the customer cautioned others against borrowing from plain green loans .\nif it turns out that plain green loans is not a bona fide tribal lender , that could change state prosecutors ' laissez - faire approach to the company , molloy said .\na plain green loan was extremely helpful to keep her car running and allowing her to keep going to work .\nyou can instantly apply for an unsecured fixed rate installment loan of up to $ 40 , 000 - today ! forget 600 + % interest rates . my green loans is able to provide access to short term loans with interest rates as low as 5 . 99 % . my green loans terms of 1 , 3 , or 5 year unsecured fixed rate personal loans make it easy to fit your monthly budget ! the difference is plain to see .\nplain green loans promises \u201csimple and convenient loans\u201d that can get you the money you need by the next day . there\u2019s no hidden fees , and the company reports payments to the credit bureaus , so the loan may even help your credit score over time .\navailable if your payment is the following business day and plain green has already processed your payment or transaction . extensions are\nindian country today media network recently spoke with montana state senator jonathan windy boy ( d\u2013box elder ) , plain green\u2019s policy advisor , to shed some light on plain green and its membership in the native american lending alliance ( nala ) .\non august 16 , 2017 , plain green loans responded to bbb . the company provided bbb with a copy of its loan agreement . in the agreement there are disclosures pertaining to . . .\na loan is money borrowed on condition that it\u2019s paid back per the agreement . there are several types of loans , including a quick and convenient short - term installment loan from plain green .\nwe offer personal loans with no paperwork , no hassle , and no surprises .\nyou may not use , copy , display , distribute , modify or reproduce any of the trademarks found on the site unless in accordance with written authorization by us . we prohibit use of any of the plain green trademarks , service marks or licensed brands as part of a link to or from any site unless establishment of such a link is approved in writing by us in advance . any questions concerning any plain green trademarks , or whether any mark or logo is a plain green trademark , should be referred to plain green .\nall signed loan agreements are subject to verification of prior plain green loan history and application information . your online application will be either approved or declined based on our evaluation of the information you provide . in some cases , we may need to ask for additional information . for most customers , it ' s quick and hassle - free . plain green customers can finance one plain green loan at a time .\nthis site may contain links to websites controlled or offered by third parties ( non - affiliates ) . plain green hereby disclaims liability for any information , materials , products or services posted or offered at any of the third - party sites linked to this website . by creating a link to a third - party website , plain green does not endorse or recommend any products or services offered or information contained at that website , nor is plain green liable for any failure of products or services offered or advertised at those websites . such third party may have a privacy policy different from that of plain green and the third - party website may provide less security than the plain green site .\nplain green loans offers payday loans , which are always more trouble than they\u2019re worth . the high interest rates often turn a short - term money shortage into a longer - term financial crisis , as borrowers struggle to pay back what they owe in the short loan terms offered by the payday loan company .\nour green loan terms are plain and simple : your personal installment loan ' s fixed , low - interest rate will never go up .\nplain green loans markets itself to those with poor credit who need money quickly . there\u2019s no minimum credit score for approval and you can get your money as soon as the next day . however , the same is true of personal loans , and these often come with much lower interest rates and longer payment terms . the best personal loan companies , like onemain , don\u2019t have a minimum credit score either . this is a much better option than plain green loans , so if you\u2019re looking for quick cash , start with a personal loan .\nrosette said plain green loans is wholly owned by the tribe , though he acknowledged that his staff of 25 isn ' t equipped to handle the volume . it employs a las vegas call center and uses brokers to provide it with databases of potential borrowers . it borrows just enough money each day to cover its loans .\nplain green loans claims to be there in your hour of need , but its outrageous interest rates could land you in even more financial trouble . look into personal loan providers instead , or even credit cards before getting a loan through a payday loan lender like plain green . any one of these payday loan alternatives should be able to offer you far more money at a much lower rate .\nfew requirements for approval : plain green loans only requires its applicants to be 18 or older ; have a job , email address , and checking account ; and live in a state where it does business . there\u2019s no minimum credit score required .\nplain green will not engage in advertising practices or other outgoing communications that would discourage on a prohibited basis the making or pursuing of an application for credit .\nrosette said those complaints are relatively few when compared to the thousands of loans the company has administered .\nplain green will provide notices of action taken on loan applications in a manner consistent with the principles of the equal credit opportunity act and federal reserve board regulation b .\nif this is your first plain green loan , you could qualify for $ 500 up to $ 1 , 000 . see loan cost & terms for additional information .\nthere are a lot of things the tribe won ' t disclose . rosette says the default rate is on plain green loans is proprietary information . he won ' t name the companies the tribe is involved with or say where company borrows its money or at what rate .\nthe washington times ran a story about a lawsuit filed by a vermont resident who borrowed money from plain green loans . the customer alleged that the company \u201cblocked her access to her own bank account , automatically withdrew funds without her consent , did not examine her ability to repay the loan , and charged excessive interest rates , which are against vermont law . \u201d plain green loans is wholly owned by the chippewa cree tribe in montana , who fought against the lawsuit on the grounds of tribal immunity . this claim was later rejected by the judge .\nplain green loans does have its advantages to those with poor credit . there\u2019s no minimum credit score required , and since it reports your payments to the credit bureaus , if you can keep up , you could see your score rise over time . but there are still better options out there for you . onemain , for example , doesn\u2019t have a minimum credit score either , and its maximum apr is 36 % \u2014 less than 10 % of what plain green loans will charge you . this is definitely a smarter way to go for most people .\nplain green may discontinue or make changes in the content and site at any time without prior notice to you and without any liability to you . any dated information is published as of its date only , and plain green does not undertake any obligation or responsibility to update or amend any such information . plain green reserves the right to terminate any or all site offerings or transmissions without prior notice to you . this site could contain technical inaccuracies or typographical errors . use of this site is at your own risk .\nfailure by plain green to enforce any of its rights under this agreement shall not be construed as a waiver of those rights or any other rights in any way whatsoever .\nunlike many traditional banks , with plain green you have the choice of paying off your loan over several installments , or all at once at any time \u2013 without penalties .\nthe chippewa cree tribe says its loans are not payday loans , those two - week loans with annualized interest rates of more than 600 percent or more . instead , the tribe says , its highest annualized interest rate is 360 percent . payments are made over a period of months , usually in monthly or biweekly installments .\nif you need help managing some unexpected expenses , then you should seriously consider a personal loan from plain green . with our personal loans , you pay no prepayment fee , no application fee , and you pay only the interest for the amount of time that you keep the loan .\nplain green has no obligation to monitor the site ; however , you acknowledge and agree that plain green has the right to monitor the site electronically from time to time and to disclose any information as necessary or appropriate to satisfy any law , regulation , or other governmental request , to operate the site , or to protect itself or other users of the site .\nastronomical interest rates : despite what the company would have you believe , plain green loans\u2019 interest rates are about average for a payday lender , and far more expensive than most other forms of credit . if you\u2019re not comfortable paying 300 % interest on the money you borrow , look around for other options .\nit is plain green policy to treat all consumers consistently and fairly . the standard for all employees is to provide service in a fair , equitable , and consistent manner . plain green is committed to making credit products and services available to diverse communities and customers on an equal opportunity basis . this commitment is reflected in formal processes and systems designed to ensure compliance with fair lending requirements . plain green dedicates information and training resources in an ongoing effort to maintain a high level of employee awareness for providing credit products and services in a fair , equitable , and consistent manner .\nmore than 12 percent of the 300 companies making payday loans through the internet are wholly owned by american indian tribes , frank cotton , a payday - loan consultant in atlanta , told the wall street journal . indian country\u2019s business with online banks made about $ 420 million in payday loans in 2010 , or about 12 , 500 loans a month , he estimates . precise figures are hard to come by , as native american businesses aren\u2019t required to give details on their business operations . but there are at least seven federally recognized tribes that own payday lenders . these include the chippewa cree tribe in montana , which recently launched its internet payday loan service plain green loans .\nthis is the amount that remains to be paid back on a loan . for example , when you make regular payments on a plain green loan , your outstanding balance goes down with each installment .\nless than a year old , plain green loans already has an f rating by the better business bureau after the agency received 20 complaints mainly dealing with billing and collection issues . eleven of the complaints were resolved , but the company didn ' t respond or failed to resolve the other nine , according to the bbb .\nthis agreement is effective until terminated by plain green . plain green may terminate this agreement at any time without notice , or suspend or terminate your access and use of the site at any time , with or without cause , in plain green\u2019s absolute discretion and without notice . the following provisions of the agreement shall survive termination of your use or access to the site : the sections concerning indemnification , disclaimer of warranties , limitation of liability , waiver , applicable law and dispute resolution , and general provisions , and any other provision that by its terms survives termination of your use or access to the site .\nas more states pass laws to rein in lenders who deal in high - interest , short - term loans , indian tribes like the chippewa cree and their new online lending venture , plain green loans , are stepping in to fill the void . the internet lets them reach beyond the isolated rocky boy ' s indian reservation to borrowers across the nation , while tribal immunity has allowed them to avoid bans and interest - rate caps several states have set .\na personal loan is your best bet . typically , these offer lower interest rates , and you can borrow up to $ 30 , 000 if you need to . they also offer longer loan terms and , unlike plain green loans , you can choose how long you need to pay it back ; usually up to five years .\ngreen loan terms are simple : rates from 5 . 99 % to 35 . 64 % apr .\nyou agree to indemnify and hold harmless plain green from and against any and all claims , losses , expenses , demands or liabilities , including attorneys\u2019 fees and costs , incurred by plain green in connection with any claim by a third party ( including any intellectual property claim ) arising out of ( i ) materials and content you submit to , post to or transmit through the site , or ( ii ) your use of the site in violation of this agreement or in violation of any applicable law . you further agree that you will cooperate fully in the defense of any such claims . plain green reserves the right , at their own expense , to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter otherwise subject to indemnification by you , and you shall not in any event settle any such claim or matter without the written consent of plain green .\nplain green is a tribal lender of the chippewa cree tribe operating within the boundaries of the rocky boy\u2019s indian reservation , montana , a sovereign nation located within the united states of america . loans from plain green are governed by the laws of the chippewa cree tribe , not the law of your resident state . the laws of your resident state may have interest rate limits and other consumer protection provisions that are more favorable . if you wish to have your resident state law apply , you should consider taking a loan from a licensed lender in your state .\nshort loan terms : plain green loans offers terms ranging from six to 24 months , which is considerably shorter than what most personal loan providers offer . and you don\u2019t get any say in how long your repayment term is . this could be problematic , particularly since you\u2019re responsible for paying back a lot of interest on top of the initial amount .\nthis agreement and all other aspects of your use of the site shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the chippewa cree tribe of the rocky boy ' s indian reservation , montana , to the extent applicable , to the laws of the united states . you agree that you will notify plain green in writing of any claim or dispute concerning or relating to the site and the information or services provided through it , and give plain green a reasonable period of time to address it before bringing any legal action , either individually , as a class member or representative , or as a private attorney general , against plain green .\nbbb recommends consumers become familiar with both the federal laws of the united states of america regarding short term loans before working with this business .\nto neal rosette , plain green loans ceo and the chippewa cree ' s former executive administrative officer , it ' s a win - win . the online lending venture is a resource for people who can ' t or won ' t borrow from banks , while it gives the tribe a steady revenue stream and jobs with unemployment on the reservation at nearly 40 percent .\npaying back a loan before the arranged due date . some banks charge fees for doing this . not at plain green \u2014 you can pay your loan off in installments or all at once , at any time , without penalties .\nsay you took out a $ 2 , 000 loan from plain green loans . according to the company\u2019s loan calculator , you\u2019d be charged 200 % apr . over the course of the 22 - month loan period , that loan is going to cost $ 7 , 588 . 81 . that\u2019s an extra $ 5 , 588 . 81 in interest on a $ 2 , 000 loan .\nyou may have other questions about plain green , or want more information than is available on our website . our customer support team is here to listen and provide you with exceptional customer service \u2013 just let us know how we can help .\ni acknowledge and understand plain green , llc , is a wholly owned company of the chippewa cree tribe of rocky boy\u2019s reservation , montana ; a native american tribe federally recognized by the government of the united states of america , and we operate within the boundaries of the reservation . you may reside in a state that does not recognize the sovereign lending authority of the chippewa cree tribal government and may consider the products and services offered by plain green as void under state law . by entering into an agreement with plain green , you are availing yourself upon the jurisdiction of the tribe and fully understand and consent that any agreement entered into is subject to the laws and lending codes enacted by the tribe\u2019s federally recognized sovereign government .\nit can be difficult to obtain records that define the relationship between a tribe and non - tribal entity . that ' s the case with plain green loan ' s relationship to a fort worth , texas - based company called think finance inc .\nplain green , llc , is a wholly owned company of the chippewa cree tribe of rocky boy\u2019s reservations , montana ; a native american tribe federally recognized by the government of the united states of america , and we operate within the boundaries of the reservation . by entering into an agreement with plain green , you are availing yourself upon the jurisdiction of the tribe and fully understand and consent that any agreement entered into is subject to the laws and lending codes enacted by the tribe\u2019s federally recognized sovereign government .\ntags indian , american indian , indian country today , indian country , plain green loans , indian country today media network , federally recognized tribes , native american businesses , cree tribe , indian country today media , native american lending , tribal , tribe , native american , native americans , the native american , american indian tribes , native american communities , native , chippewa cree tribe , chippewa cree , 3 .\nwhile there are cheaper alternatives to plain green loans , the truth is that payday lending is pretty expensive no matter where you go . it\u2019s important to take a hard look at your finances , ideally with the help of a professional . this will help you get your finances in shape and prevent you from having to borrow again next payday . here are some low - cost or free financial counseling resources :\npayments reported to credit bureaus : if you\u2019re looking to repair your credit , prompt repayment of your plain green loan could help . the company reports your payments to the credit bureaus and if you demonstrate responsibility , it could improve your credit score over time .\nbbb recommends consumers become familiar with the federal laws of the united states of america regarding short term loans before working with this business . check with your state to find out if the loans are collectible and enforceable . consumers may find additional information by contacting the federal trade commission or the us consumer financial protection bureau .\nour latest product , plain green , launched in april . customers in need of emergency cash can apply online in minutes , get an answer in seconds , and get cash as soon as the next day ,\na think finance news release from september reads .\nthe missoulian discussed the chippewa cree\u2019s ownership of plain green loans and how many payday lenders are affiliating themselves with tribes in order to take advantage of tribal immunity . many lawmakers are fighting to restrict these practices , claiming they\u2019re unfair to consumers . a spokesperson for the consumer federation of america said that , \u201cit\u2019s a real threat to the ability of state regulators to enforce the loan market to police caps and other consumer protection measures . \u201d\nplain green provides financial services to the underbanked . some estimates indicate that 25 percent of the u . s . population falls into this category . the traditional banking system is failing many consumers with less - than - perfect credit history . let\u2019s ask the banks when was the last time they made an unsecured installment loan of $ 1 , 000 or less . you won\u2019t see too many raise their hands . plain green also reports to credit bureaus which allows consumers to improve their credit score with positive payment history . in a recent survey , plain green asked its customers , \u201cwhy did you take out a loan with us ? \u201d we heard things like : \u201ci\u2019m paying off credit cards slowly but surely and doing well thanks to you guys cuz no one would help me\u2014thanks . \u201d results of the survey will be published this month .\nthis is an expensive form of credit . plain green loans are designed to help you meet your short - term , emergency borrowing needs . appropriate emergencies might be a car repair , medical care for you or your family , travel expenses in connection with your job , etc . our loans are not intended to provide a solution for longer - term credit or other financial needs . alternative forms of credit , such as a credit card cash advance , personal loan , home equity line of credit , existing savings , or borrowing from a friend or relative , may be less expensive and more suitable for your financial needs .\nthat ' s a problem for consumer groups and the states that have tried to bring such lending under control . the issue with these loans , consumer advocates say , is that their high interest rates make it too easy for a borrower to become trapped in a cycle of debt as they have to borrow more to repay their original loans .\nkeeping your financial and personal information safe is one of our most important responsibilities . plain green has taken a number of measures to keep our process completely confidential and secure . please review the details on our security page , and if you have additional unanswered questions , please contact us .\nthough not a traditional payday lender , plain green loans operates like one . it charges its customers interest rates upwards of 300 % . first - time borrowers can borrow up to $ 1 , 000 , and repeat customers can borrow up to $ 3 , 000 . you don\u2019t get to choose the term length and the longest available term is two years . there\u2019s no hidden or prepayment fees , but that doesn\u2019t mean you can expect a reasonable interest rate .\ncompare that with payday loans that require you to pay in full by your next payday . plus , you can always pay your loan off early , without a prepayment penalty .\na payday loan , or payday advance , is a short - term loan that ' s intended to cover expenses until you get paid . the lender typically charges a fixed fee based on the amount borrowed , and you have until your next payday to pay it off \u2014 regardless of when you apply . payday loans often help people who can ' t get credit elsewhere . a plain green installment loan is typically a less costly and more flexible emergency cash alternative .\nsmall - dollar loans from credit unions . many credit unions , especially community development credit unions , make loans of $ 200 - $ 1 , 000 with an apr of 28 % or less and an application fee of $ 0 - $ 20 . these loans are meant to help you build credit and get your finances in shape . the loan term is between one and six months , so you don\u2019t get in a cycle of borrowing to repay your debts . credit unions are also a great source of financial education and can potentially offer financial counseling .\nyou agree to use the content and site only for lawful purposes . you are prohibited from any use of the content of the site that would constitute a violation of any applicable law , regulation , rule or ordinance of any national , state , or locality or of any international law or treaty , or that could give rise to any civil or criminal liability . any unauthorized use of the site , including but not limited to unauthorized entry into plain green\u2019s systems , misuse of passwords , or misuse of any information posted on the site is strictly prohibited . plain green makes no claims concerning whether the content may be downloaded or is appropriate for use outside of the united states . if you access this site from outside of the united states , you are solely responsible for ensuring compliance with the laws of your specific jurisdiction . your eligibility for particular products or services is subject to final determination by plain green .\ncolorado is trying to prevent western sky from making loans within its borders , while the tribe counters that the state is attempting\nto reach into the reservation and regulate commercial activity .\nbecause of growing restrictions on payday loans , banks and payday lenders are teaming up with american indian businesses . indian country offers a loophole , sovereign immunity , that shields companies from the u . s . government\u2019s mandated interest rate caps and other payday - loan regulations . indian country lenders can even issue loans in states where lawmakers have booted out the payday - loan industry .\nonemain : onemain offers personal loans from $ 1 , 500 to $ 10 , 000 . loan terms will vary . interest rates vary from 25 % apr for those with very good credit , to 36 % apr for borrowers with poor credit . there is no minimum credit score to apply , so it\u2019s a great place to apply if you\u2019ve been denied loans from other companies .\nplain green is providing you the following information in a manner consistent with principles under united states federal law . it is the policy of plain green to make credit products and associated loan operations support services available to all qualified applicants without discriminating on the basis of race , color , religion , national origin , sex , marital status , or age ( provided that the applicant has the capacity to enter into a binding contract ) ; the fact that all or part of the applicant\u2019s income derives from any public assistance program ; or the fact that the applicant has in good faith exercised any right under the consumer credit protection act .\nthe following are terms of a legal agreement ( the \u201cagreement\u201d ) between you and plain green ( \u201cplain green\u201d , \u201cwe\u201d , \u201cus\u201d , or \u201cour\u201d ) that sets forth the terms and conditions for your use of this website ( the \u201csite\u201d ) . this site is being provided to you expressly subject to this agreement . by accessing , browsing and / or using this site ( \u201csite\u201d ) , you acknowledge that you have read , understood , and agree to be bound by the terms of this agreement and to comply with all applicable laws and regulations . the terms and conditions of this agreement form an essential basis of our bargain .\nwhen looking for a personal loan option , be sure to do your research . look for hidden charges and fees in the fine print . personal loans should have a set payment schedule that is coordinated with your paydays for your convenience .\nwhen they were getting it from brick - and - mortar businesses it was easy to monitor how many people were getting payday loans . now that it ' s all on the internet , it ' s harder to monitor ,\ngriggs said .\nthis site is not intended for distribution to , or use by , any person or entity in any jurisdiction or country where such distribution or use would be contrary to local law or regulation . by offering this site and content no distribution or solicitation is made by plain green to any person to use the site or content in jurisdictions where the provision of the site and / or content is prohibited by law .\nwhen you need a quick , convenient , and secure way to get cash to cover unexpected bills , bounced checks and other surprises \u2014 an installment loan from plain green may be a good solution . our online application process is simple and straight forward . in just a few minutes you\u2019ll find out how much cash you qualify for \u2014 anywhere from $ 500 to $ 1 , 000 for our first - time customers .\nin no event will plain green be liable for any damages including general , special , direct , indirect , incidental , consequential , punitive or any other damages , losses or expenses ( including , without limitation , lost profits or business interruption ) of any kind whether in an action in contract or negligence arising or relating in any way to the use or inability to use by any party of the content , the site or any third - party site to which this site is linked , or in connection with any failure of performance , error , omission , interruption , defect , delay in operation or transmission , computer virus or line or system failure , even if plain green , our representatives thereof , are advised of the possibility of such damages , losses , or expenses . [ your sole remedy for dissatisfaction with this site is to stop using the site . ] if your use of materials from this site results in the need for servicing , repair or correction of equipment or data , you assume any costs thereof . if the foregoing limitation is found to be invalid , you agree that plain green\u2019s total liability for all damages , losses , or causes of action of any kind or nature shall be limited to the greatest extent permitted by applicable law .\na quick personal loan from plain green may solve your immediate cash flow problems . maybe your car broke down and you need it fixed fast . maybe those books for college cost much more than you anticipated . emergency medical bills could be piling up . there are many reasons to consider a personal loan , and many options are out there . make the decision that is right for you , your budget , and your credit .\nplain green ' s track record is very poor . its ok if needed for a quick solution . but be very careful in getting a loan . 4 months after my loan was paid , in full . i receive a call from them stating that i still owe 290 . for what ? finance fees . but it wasn ' t reported to the credit agencies . so i reported them to having law enforcement to look into them . a very bad practice procedures on their part .\nhelena - an indian reservation in the heart of montana ' s farm country may seem an unlikely place to borrow a quick $ 600 , but the chippewa cree tribe says it has already given out more than 121 , 000 loans this year at interest rates that can reach a whopping 360 percent .\nsome non - tribal businesses have seen tribal immunity as a shield that they can use to make high - interest loans outside of the regulatory spotlight and a way to avoid state law enforcement , fox said . so they affiliate themselves with the tribe and conduct business under that shield , she said .\nplain green invests 40 percent of its profits directly back into the chippewa cree tribe . to date , we have provided scholarships , educational resources , funding for parks , and holiday meals for each member of the tribe . tribal leaders are developing a long - term strategic plans for putting the revenue to the best use for our people . in a time of budget cuts from the federal government , the chippewa cree aren\u2019t sitting idle . we\u2019re providing economic opportunity and real hope for the future .\nthis agreement supersedes any previous terms of use agreement to which you and plain green may have been bound . this agreement will be binding on , inure to the benefit of , and be enforceable against the parties and their respective successors and assigns . neither the course of conduct between parties nor trade practice shall act to modify any provision of the agreement . all rights not expressly granted herein are hereby reserved . headings are for reference purposes only and in no way define , limit , construe or describe the scope or extent of such section .\nyou authorize plain green ( \u201cus\u201d or \u201cwe\u201d ) to verify the information given in connection with this loan application , and you give us consent to obtain information about you from a consumer reporting agency or other sources to verify all of the information you have provided us , including past and / or current information . if there is any missing or erroneous information in or with your loan application regarding your bank account ( including without limitation your bank , bank routing number , or account number ) , you authorize us to verify and correct such information .\nnala\u2019s best practices ensure complete transparency of rates and fees , so there is always full disclosure of all terms and conditions to the consumer . here are the facts . according to a 2009 bretton wood study , fee analysis of band and credit union non - sufficient funds and overdraft protection programs , more than 20 million households pay an average of $ 1 , 500 a year in non - sufficient funds and overdraft fees . according to a 2008 federal deposit insurance corporation study , \u201ca $ 27 overdraft fee that a customer repays in two weeks on a $ 20 debit purchase would incur an annual percentage rate of 3 , 520 percent , \u201d the new york times reported . our consumers know the facts and the real costs of their options . plain green does not lend within the state of montana . we use all available information to underwrite unsecured loans and this includes the applicant\u2019s address on the credit application .\nthe sovereign - loan model is \u201cexploding and will be the future lending model for payday - loan companies , \u201d said jer ayler , president of trihouse enterprises inc . , a payday - loan consultant in las vegas . just like the casino boom that began a few decades ago , payday loans are emerging as a great boon for economically struggling native american communities .\nthe information and materials contained in this site , including text , graphics , links or other items and content are provided \u201cas is\u201d , \u201cas available\u201d , without any warranty , either express or implied , including the implied warranties of merchantability , fitness for a particular purpose , non - infringement or title . additionally , there are no warranties as to the results of your use of the content . plain green does not warrant that the site is free of viruses or other harmful components . this does not affect those warranties which are incapable of exclusion , restriction or modification under the laws applicable to this agreement .\nfor tribes like ours , geography creates a number of barriers to promoting economic growth . e - commerce has provided our tribe with the ability to create innovative and profitable businesses , and we believe our product gives consumers real choice when it comes to emergency short - term loans . all nala lenders operate as an arm of their tribe and are wholly owned by the tribe .\nforty - two states and the district of columbia have taken different regulatory approaches , from outright bans to interest - rate caps . montana voters last year passed a ballot initiative that capped such loans at a 36 percent annualized interest rate , which has led to a nearly 83 percent drop in so - called deferred deposit lenders , according to montana banking and financial institutions director melanie griggs .\nplain green , llc is a tribal lending entity wholly owned by the chippewa cree tribe of the rocky boy ' s indian reservation , montana , a sovereign nation located within the united states of america , and we operate within the tribe ' s reservation . if we receive , process , and approve your application before 5 : 45 p . m . et , we typically fund it on the next business day . if we are unable to verify your application information , we may ask you to provide certain documents . the maximum loan amount for your initial loan is $ 1 , 000 . refer to loan cost & terms for additional details . we provide complete disclosures of apr , fees and payment terms in the loan agreement .\nthis compnay used to give good rates to repeat clients and had a transparent system that was easy to use . they ' ve raised their rates even on existing clients with excellent histories and hide what they are doing . the only possitive at this point is they evidently audited one of my older loans and sent me a refund . in the past i would ' ve recommend them to people , not anymore . i won ' t be using the again .\nlending club : lending club offers personal loans up to $ 40 , 000 with interest rates ranging between 5 . 32 % and 30 . 99 % . these interests rates are fixed , so you don\u2019t have to worry about them going up over time . there are no hidden fees or prepayment fees if you decide to pay off your loan early . lending club requires a minimum of a 660 credit score , though , so it may not be an option for some .\nwe structure our loans so you will have the option of making bi - weekly , monthly , or semi - monthly payments . for example , a $ 700 loan with an annual percentage rate ( apr ) of 413 . 00 % has 24 bi - weekly payments of $ 106 . 43 . the actual number of payments required for your loan will be based on your loan amount and your pay schedule . for your convenience , we link your loan payment dates to your pay dates .\npg says that the typical first - time customer qualifies for a loan of $ 200 - $ 1 , 000 , with an apr of 299 . 17 % to 378 . 95 % . that\u2019s better than many of the lenders we\u2019ve written about : western sky\u2019s interest rates on small - dollar loans can be as high as 340 % , while moneytree and mobiloans can easily have aprs over 450 % . still , you can do much better than a 300 % interest rate . for comparison :\ni have had 3 other loans with you in the past 4 years and have always paid them off . each time i had received one the interest rate would go down as i was told . the last time i got a $ 2000 . 00 loan my interest rate was % 200 and my payment was $ 329 . i did not notice at first but for the $ 2000 . 00 my interest rate is almost % 300 and my payment $ 420 . too late now but will pay off soon . not doing again . disappointed ."]}
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( adr ) ( arkay - otc bulletin board )\nin 1880 , the most common arkema occupation in the usa was laborer . 100 % of arkema ' s were laborers .\n2004 : creation of arkema , following the reorganisation of the total group\u2019s chemical branch . kem one\u2019s current business developed as part of arkema\u2019s vinyl products division\narkema ' s main research and development facilities in the united states provide critical support to operations at arkema ' s 30 + sites in the americas .\narkema group was created in 2004 as a result of the reorganization of total ' s chemicals business , but the predecessor of arkema entered china in 1984 .\narkema statement on final report by u . s . chemical safety board - crosby\na fire burns at the arkema chemical in crosby , texas , last week .\narkema inc . ' s pilot plants develop research concepts for real world production .\narkema proposes to buy total ' s adhesive company bostik for euro 1 . 74 bn\nlooking for a career at arkema china ? visit our career page for more information .\narkema spurs renewed momentum by refocusing on specialty chemicals and divests its vinyl business segment .\ncoatex\u2019s businesses offer strong synergies with arkema and represent a downstream activity of arkema\u2019s acrylic monomer production sites in bayport , texas , and carling , france , the company said .\nfor more information on bostik and arkema\u2019s synergies , call 800 - 7 - bostik .\narkema : bostik acquires floor preparation systems from cgm , inc . in the united states\nwhat advice would you give to anyone who wanted to work for arkema inc . ?\narkema has an innovative approach to relationships between the group , its facilities and their environment .\narkema china has achieved tremendous development and historic milestones through internal growth projects and selective acquisitions .\narkema china has 8 facilities throughout the region , specializing in chemical industry solutions and applications .\nnick walker , one of arkema inc . ' s first developmental sales program graduates , provides insight into his time as a sales representative for arkema inc . ' s fluoropolymers division .\narkema was set up in italy in 1930 and for the last 10 years has operated in the country under the name arkema . methyl methacrylate , polymethyl methacrylate , ammonium sulfate and organic peroxides represents the group\u2019s specialties in the country . all arkema srl products are marketed in europe .\narkema boosts its presence in asia and intensifies its r & d efforts in china . arkema lays the foundation stone of a new research and development center on its changshu site near shanghai .\narkema ' s envia \u00ae program helps its client formulators to reach their targets related to sustainable development . envia \u00ae products are self - certified by arkema to have the following guaranteed characteristics :\nboth bostik and arkema have individually worked to protect building exteriors . bostik manufactures best - in - class sealant products , and arkema offers industry - standard kynar \u00ae resin - based coatings .\narkema launches into the development of cutting edge technologies for the nautical sector . a human and technological adventure begins with the sponsorship of the arkema - r\u00e9gion aquitaine multi50 trimaran and team lalou multi .\narkema gmbh produces hydrogen peroxide , odorants , organic peroxides and coating resins on 5 industrial platforms .\nthe products manufactured in the german plants are marketed worldwide from the d\u00fcsseldorf headquarters of arkema gmbh .\nthe kirchheimbolanden branch office of arkema gmbh has been operating in the kirchheimbolanden commercial park since 1993 .\ninterested in arkema sa . ( epa : ake ) ? here\u2019s what its recent performance looks like\narkema celebrates its # 10years ! tenth years after being publicly listed , arkema has become an innovative , agile , global chemical producer with a regionally balanced portfolio , providing specialty chemicals and advanced materials .\nbetween 1966 and 2003 , arkema life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976 , and highest in 2002 . the average life expectancy for arkema in 1966 was 53 , and 79 in 2003 .\nbostik , the world\u2019s n\u00b0 3 in industrial adhesives , is arkema\u2019s largest acquisition , completed in february 2015 . this new arkema business contributes to the group\u2019s ambition to become world leader in specialty chemicals .\nsince july 2011 the site of arkema coating resins ( formerly cray valley kunstharze gmbh ) in zwickau has complemented arkema gmbh\u2019s product range with a plant producing solvent - borne resins and waterborne resin dispersions .\ncomments from rich rowe , president & ceo , arkema inc . on our site in crosby , texas\narkema officials told reporters monday that 100 families were helped to find housing since the evacuations began tuesday .\no be absorbed into your lung tissue . then arkema ' s filthy toxins will flow through your bloodstrea\nthe case was closed several months ago . arkema did not immediately respond to a request for comment .\n2 years after the company\u2019s creation , the adventure continues with arkema\u2019s listing on the paris stock market .\na global chemical company and france\u2019s leading chemicals producer , arkema consists of three strategically related businesses : vinyl products , industrial chemicals , and performance products . arkema reports sales of 5 . 7 billion euros . arkema has 15 , 200 employees in over 40 countries and six research centers located in france , the united states and japan . with internationally recognized brands , arkema holds leadership positions in its principal markets .\narkema designs materials and innovative solutions for the construction industry , including coating solutions , adhesives and sealants .\nthe new chinese lab of caotex and arkema emulsion systems will provide support for coatings formulation and evaluation .\nin working with arkema , bostik has designed its own piece that also features arkema\u2019s kynar aquatec \u00ae coating to prevent moisture from seeping into the mosaic and bostik\u2019s pro - ms 50 sealant to waterproof it .\narkema\u2019s offer for bostik includes clear undertakings to continue operations sustainably and safeguard existing jobs and employee benefits .\narkema : bostik acquires floor preparation systems from cgm , inc . in the united states | business wire\narkema inc . ' s process technologies ensure the safest and most advanced production techniques throughout our facilities .\ndiscover how arkema inc . has grown into a company with thousands of products used in hundreds of applications that touch millions of lives each day . see here the creation of the arkema group from our global site .\nthe arkema group is the world ' s largest supplier of fluorinated blowing agents for the rigid foam market .\narkema inc . was officially launched in 2004 , but has been producing industry and specialty chemicals since the 1800s .\nbostik and arkema have also begun sharing marketing strategies , which has opened up new relationships for both companies . for example , bostik and arkema have started to co - exhibit at various trade shows such as metalcon and ire .\narkema recently organized its operations into three business segments : high - performance materials , industrial specialties and coating solutions .\nthe arkema inc . facility in torrance supplies latex emulsions to manufacturers of coatings , adhesives , and construction products .\nthe activities of arkema group are organized into three segments : high performance materials , industrial specialties and coating solutions .\nin your opinion , what are the main qualities that you need to grow your career at arkema inc . ?\narkema inc . ' s analytical and systems research uses a variety of techniques to develop new products and processes .\nsee the feature articles of this online edition for an in - depth interview with arkema coating resins\u2019 global group president .\nwith its main research center in changshu , jiangsu , arkema stays close to the local customers and brings efficient support .\narkema developed kynar aquatec\u00ae , an aqueous pvdf / acrylic emulsion that can be applied to a broad range of substrates .\narkema inc . has over two dozen facilities throughout the united states , supplying industry with specialized solutions and improved applications .\nour research and development center in cary provides the arkema coating resins business unit with research and strategic developments in coatings .\nthe headquarters of arkema deutschland gmbh are located in d\u00fcsseldorf and provide all central services for the facilities and business units .\nvictory for team arkema lalou multi ! skippers lalou roucayrol and alex pella win the transat jacques vabre 2017 race on board the trimaran multi50 arkema . the pair complete the legendary coffee race in 10 days 19 hrs 14 min and 19 s .\narkema is committed to taking every possible step to find solutions for everyone concerned , in particular through internal or external redeployment .\narkema recognises that changes in resins and glues have fundamentally transformed various sectors , including construction , transportation , and consumer products .\narkema bostik uk pension trustee limited . free business summary taken from official companies house information . free alerts . registered as 09333214\nthe anagni plant , in lazio , is a recent acquisition of the arkema group , specializing in the organic peroxides production .\narkema inc . is committed to developing solutions today for tomorrow\u2019s societal needs . dedicated to sustainable growth and development , two thirds of arkema ' s r & d efforts are focused on sustainability , via six primary , forward - looking innovation platforms :\narkema inc . \u2019s analytical and systems research supports new process and technology development in the americas through a variety of techniques .\nwith an roe of 12 . 99 % , has arkema sa . \u2019s ( epa : ake ) management done well ?\narkema china produces specialty chemicals for asian customers with 6 facilities , in different cities , specializing in chemical industry solutions and applications .\narkema is one of the world leaders in materials for the coatings industry . coating resins is a global products line of the arkema group , offering an extensive range of products to support customers in the coatings , adhesives , inks , and construction products markets .\nin the forefront of research , the arkema group is a regular recipient of prizes for its innovations , in france and abroad .\nsince arkema acquired bostik in february 2015 , these two global leaders have started building synergies that improve both companies as a whole .\narkema inc . \u2019s research and development team strives to create an industry standard as a leader in technology and advancement in sciences .\nthe cary , nc research and development center provides strategic direction and innovative research in support of the arkema coating resins ( acr ) business unit . the facilities at cary provide support to arkema ' s r & d ; efforts in the americas and worldwide .\narkema\u2019s combined shareholders general meeting was held on 7 june under the chairmanship of thierry le h\u00e9naff , chairman and chief executive officer .\nthe zacks analyst blog highlights : kronos worldwide , kraton , ingevity , w . r . grace and arkema s . a .\ni applied for the job at arkema because it fit what i was looking for . the developmental sales program provided extensive training and invested in me as an employee . sales at arkema are b to b industrial sales , and that fit my personality very well .\narkema bolsters its positions in the asian market with the creation of sunke in partnership with jurong chemical , acrylic acid leader in china .\nle h\u00e9naff also confirmed that arkema would pursue its \u201coperational excellence initiatives\u201d which are aimed at offsetting part of the inflation on fixed costs .\nceca arkema grouptel : 33 01 49 00 38 00 fax : 33 01 49 00 38 01 email : info . ceca @ urltoken\nboth bostik and arkema are excited to further develop and continue to work together to benefit the construction market with the companies\u2019 quality products .\nthe arkema research center in king of prussia , pa places a strong emphasis on support to its businesses , customers , and employees .\nthe job of development / application engineers is to make sure that arkema\u2019s solutions and products meet customer expectations and respond to market trends .\narkema\u2019s acquisition from total of coatings resins from both cray valley and cook composites and polymers and the photocure resins of sartomer is now final .\non thursday evening , arkema said the evacuation zone remained in place and that there was\nevidence suggesting\nother fires may break out .\ninitiated by bostik in 2013 , the laboratory - house project for sustainable construction has now become a reality with the smart house by arkema .\nby 2020 , the arkema group is aiming to become one of the global leaders in speciality chemicals and to generate sales of \u20ac10 billion .\nin arkema mexico matamoros the workers are very upset about the salaries and this past month in may they paid us very little money in utilities .\nthis project would entail the loss of 41 positions across the various arkema france facilities , and the creation of 24 positions in the lyon region .\narkema is the world leader in the production of pvdf ( polyvinylidene fluoride ) resins . this range of thermoplastic resins exhibits exceptional properties , in particular weathering resistance , chemical resistance , and superior mechanical properties in a wide range of temperatures . arkema markets its production under the kynar \u00ae brand .\nwith its wet labeling range , arkema coating resins offers an efficient solution to partially or totally replace casein in your cold glues for bottle labeling .\nthe new asia - pacific coatings application laboratory of coatex and arkema in changshu , china , will provide technical support to coatings customers . . .\nthe arkema gmbh g\u00fcnzburg facility , close to ulm , has been producing an extensive range of organic peroxides under the tradename luperox \u00ae since 1955 .\narkema in italy has 7 plants ( rho , porto marghera , spinetta marengo , boretto , ficarolo , gissi and anagni ) . as a responsible corporate citizen , arkema is committed to safety as a priority and to providing all relevant information to the public in the event of an incident .\nfaced with the depletion of fossil fuel resources , arkema is working to develop new energies , products created from renewable raw materials and lightweight materials which save energy . faced with a rising world population and increasing water shortages , arkema also continues to work on new water treatment and conservation solutions .\narkema is a global , diversified chemicals manufacturer with expertise in the production of nylon and nylon derivatives , among many other materials . with its north american subsidiary headquarters in king of prussia , pennsylvania , arkema adds high performance materials to the polyone distribution portfolio , both close to home and worldwide .\nparis \u2013 arkema\u2019s acquisition from total of coatings resins from both cray valley and cook composites and polymers and the photocure resins of sartomer is now final .\narkema k . k . and central glass co . ltd . launch distribution agreement for forane \u00ae 1233zd foam blowing agents and heat transfer products in japan\n2012 : in july , arkema divests vinyl business to the klesch group . creation of kem one , a new company fully integrated in the vinyl sector\na culture of innovation , closeness to customers and a willingness to continually adapt to a changing world are part of arkema ' s dna .\narkema provides practical and economical solutions , including glues , adhesives , grouts and sealants , and related technologies , that comply with technical and environmental standards .\nthe arkema group generates annual revenues of \u20ac7 . 5 billion , and holds leadership positions in all its markets with a portfolio of internationally recognized brands .\narkema coating resins in grand rapids produces a range of resin technologies that are used in construction and architectural coatings , traffic paints , and many others .\nthierry lemonnier , chief financial officer , then presented arkema\u2019s excellent financial performance in 2015 and early 2016 , and confirmed the group\u2019s outlook for the year .\nthe share capital of arkema at 31 december 2017 is composed of 75 , 870 , 506 shares corresponding to 85 , 632 , 241 voting rights .\ntake a deep breath within a couple of miles of the crosby arkema plant . hold your breath for 5 - 10 seconds so that the cancer - cau\narkema inc . in blooming prairie , minnesota produces a range of sustainable products , such as epoxidized soybean and linseed oils for a variety of industrial uses .\nthe arkema inc . plant in crosby produces quality organic peroxides used to make acrylic resins and other plastics , and can be found in some consumer products .\na global supplier , the arkema inc . facility in houston makes linear and tertiary mercaptans and carbon disulfide for use in insecticides , herbicides , and fungicides .\narkema inc . \u2019s plant located in pineville , louisiana produces odortech natural gas and propane odorants used by municipalities , natural gas pipeline companies , and others .\narkema inc . \u2019s west chester plant makes acrylate and methacrylate monomers and oligomers for inks , coatings , electronics , adhesives , sealants and many other applications .\nepa also sent its aerial surveillance aircraft to test resulting smoke from the fires at arkema epa\u2019s plane instrumentation is capable of measuring 78 different chemicals , including peroxides .\nthrough its acrylics activity , arkema produces and markets intermediate products ( acids and esters ) for the chemical industry . it also supplies cationic monomers for water treatment .\n* arkema : bostik acquires floor preparation systems from cgm , inc . in the united states source text for eikon : further company coverage : ( gdynia newsroom )\ni see my future at arkema much like the 6 month rotation i went through . there will be challenging times , rewarding times , and times for growth .\nthe controlled burn at arkema inc . was ordered sunday to allow crews to stop waiting and get to work assessing the threat at the flooded facility , authorities said .\nm . arkema is now a part of you . when they remove the tumor , if you ' re still alive , mail it to them as a souvenir .\na global chemical company and france\u2019s leading chemicals producer , arkema has 137 production sites and 13 research centers across some 50 countries and employs around 19 , 200 people .\nby working together , bostik and arkema are able to further plans of improving exterior building construction overall . furthermore , this relationship\u2019s value extends beyond the two companies\u2019 goals .\narkema\u2019s offer values bostik ( wholly owned by total ) at \u20ac1 . 74 billion ( around $ 2 . 25 billion ) , representing 11 times the company\u2019s ebitda .\nthe site is the largest export branch of arkema gmbh . more than 80 % of leuna\u2018s production is sold outside germany . approximately 160 people are employed in g\u00fcnzburg .\nwith r & d centers in three geographic divisions around the world , arkema is recruiting a number of employees in the area of research and development . join us !\nsmoke rises from the arkema chemical plant friday in crosby , texas , after hurricane harvey ' s floodwaters knocked out equipment used to cool the plant ' s volatile chemicals .\nthe group acquires the sartomer and cray valley specialty resins activities ( paints and coatings ) from the total group . these acquisitions provide arkema with new growth drivers in asia .\norganized in three business segments , arkema is focused on targeted acquisitions , innovation and emerging markets in order to fulfil its aim to become a global leader in specialty chemicals .\ni see my future at arkema much like the 6 month rotation i went through . there will be challenging times , rewarding times , and times for growth .\narkema shut down the facility as hurricane harvey approached last week . it also evacuated employees and residents within 1 . 5 miles of the plant as a precaution after it flooded .\nthe arkema group is one of the world leaders in the production of acrylic monomers . thanks to their unique properties , these products contribute to the comfort of daily life by :\nhouston ( icis news ) - - french chemicals producer arkema has completed the acquisition of coatex , a manufacturer of high valued added acrylic polymers , the company said on monday .\nbostik\u2019s americas industrial adhesives unit , however , offers 915 , a product that is miami - dade county product control approved and can adhere to arkema\u2019s kynar resin - based coatings .\nlet ' s put arkema s . a . ( arkay ) stock into this equation and find out if it is a good choice for value - oriented investors right now .\ncensus records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your arkema ancestors , such as occupation . occupation can tell you about your ancestor ' s social and economic status .\nthe arkema group is one of the world\u2019s leading producers of fluorochemicals . its forane \u00ae range of products includes refrigerants , foam blowing agents for foams , solvents and propellants for aerosols .\nthis unique house concept is designed to test and develop new solutions for constructions , as well as allow arkema and bostik to demonstrate their know - how regarding materials and energy efficiency .\nat the shows , bostik and arkema promote building construction systems as a whole . by having aligned messages , both companies further building longevity and support symbiotic relationships between coatings and sealants .\nparis : total has received an offer from the french group arkema , one of the world\u2019s major players in specialty chemicals , to acquire its bostik affiliate , a global adhesives company .\nthe arkema gmbh kirchheimbolanden branch operates a plant for the conditioning of hydrogen peroxide . approximately 10 employees run this unit . product tradenames include albone \u00ae , peroxal \u00ae and valsterene \u00ae .\narkema\u2019s crosby plant produces liquid organic peroxides that are used in the manufacturing of thermoplastics , which are in turn used in a range of products from cars to food packaging to cleaning products .\nproducts produced from the liquid organic peroxides made at the arkema crosby plant , include countertops , acrylic - based paints , polystyrene cups and plates , pvc for pipes , packaging and siding .\narkema is one of three global producers of waterborne and solvent resins for paints , and through its coatex subsidiary , one of the leading manufacturers of rheological additives for waterborne formulations and processes .\naltuglas international arkema group sas of la garenne - colombes at euroshop 2017 in d\u00fcsseldorf - - euroshop - world\u00b4s no . 1 retail trade fair - next event : feb 16 - 20 2020\nthe arkema plant in chester , formerly coatex \u00ae and polacryl , lcc , manufactures low - voc resin technologies and additives for formulators of coatings , finishes , sealants , adhesives and others .\nthe group gets involved on several campus , all over the world . arkema has partnerships with yamagata university in japan , donghua university in shanghai or the the hanyang university in south corea .\naltuglas international relies on the strong and solid business network of arkema group . a network that combines its skills and experience to create a true technological synergy , making advancements in the industry !\non may 24 , 2018 , the u . s . chemical safety board ( csb ) completed an eight - month investigation by issuing its final report on the events that took place at arkema\u2019s crosby , texas site as a result of hurricane harvey . arkema\u2019s response to that report , and four fact sheets summarizing key aspects of the report , can be found to the right .\nbostik ( arkema subsidiary ) acquires xl brands , a leading company for soft flooring adhesives in the united states . with this latest acquisition , the group actively pursues its development strategy in specialties .\narkema inc . officially launched in 2004 , but the company said it traces its roots back to the 1850s when it was founded as the pennsylvania salt manufacturing company by five quakers in philadelphia .\nas a global integrated leader in pmma ( polymethyl methacrylate ) , also called \u201cacrylic glass\u201d , altuglas international , a subsidiary of arkema , develops innovative products which meet the needs of its customers .\nrole in jospel : arkema will propose to reduce thermal conductivity of glazing and more specifically use its new grade of altuglas shieldup material , which is impact resistant but with no haze with temperature .\narkema is a long - time solution provider in the paints , coatings and adhesives market , focusing on ways to maximize durability , chemical resistance and operational efficiency , while increasing customer cost savings .\narkema coating resins offers a range of pressure sensitive adhesives ( psa ) to provide the right balance of adhesion , cohesion and tack required for the manufacture of psa tapes , labels and films .\nbefore joining arkema , i was a student at florida state university . i majored in professional sales and hospitality management . while at florida state i was a member of the florida state sales team . the sales team is a competitive team comprised of the top 10 % of students within the major . i was able to find out about arkema though the lead professor of my major .\nking of prussia , pa houses arkema ' s u . s . headquarters and main research and development facility in the americas . the site plays a large role in arkema ' s r & d ; activities . the researchers and scientists work to develop state - of - the - art specialty chemicals and polymers , providing customers with new , practical solutions to the challenges they face .\ncoatex and arkema emulsion systems have announced the opening of a new asia - pacific coatings application laboratory in changshu , china , to provide technical support to their coatings customers in the region . the new facility will host a technical team with expertise in all of the companies\u2019 technologies and applications . the team will be fully dedicated to providing support for coatings formulation and evaluation to customers . both businesses are part of the arkema group and their product lines for the coatings market are highly complementary . arkema emulsion systems focuses on latex binders , while coatex is entirely dedicated to water - based rheology additives . on the same changshu site , a water - based rheology modifier plant will be operational in the coming months , followed in 2012 by latex production lines for arkema emulsion systems products .\narkema fosters interaction with its stakeholders , and innovates around 6 solution - oriented research platforms which shape the group ' s r & d to address the major global trends today and in the future .\narkema has world - class production capacities in the u . s , europe and asia totaling more than 400 , 000 tons per year . all production facilities are iso 9001 and iso 14001 certified .\ncoatex employs a staff of 300 people worldwide and had sales of \u20ac150m ( $ 214m ) last year . arkema has sales in the range of \u20ac5 . 7bn per year , the company said .\narkema france today presented to the central works council a project for the future organization of its goods and services procurement , aimed at centralizing within the lyon region all purchasing functions for its various industrial sites .\nin a steadily growing adhesives market , bostik\u2019s development drive and the synergies identified between the two groups will enable arkema to continue strengthening its profile as well as its resilience to changes of the economic environment .\narkema\u2019s combined shareholders general meeting was held on 7 june under the chairmanship of thierry le h\u00e9naff , chairman and chief executive officer . the shareholders adopted all resolutions recommended by the board of directors , including :\nthe king of prussia research location is the primary r & d location for arkema inc . in north america . the campus is occupied by over 140 r & d employees , comprising the research teams from many business units within arkema inc . these teams are engaged in research activities that focus not only on the regional needs in the americas , but are involved in research programs that have global significance as well .\nthe latest emergency unfolded in crosby , texas , northeast of houston , wednesday when officials said they have no way to prevent an explosion at a chemical plant as floodwaters inundated the facility owned by arkema inc .\narkema is a global chemical manufacturer and a producer of other kinds of industrial materials with more than two dozen facilities in the united states , including two in texas , one in crosby and another in bayport .\ncensus records can give you a fascinating window into the day - to - day lives of your arkema ancestors - like hours worked per week , level of education , veteran status , employers , and more .\narkema is a worldwide european chemical actor with about 14 , 000 employees spread across 40 countries . the company\u2019s activities are organized into three business segments : high performance materials , industrial specialties , and coating solutions . through the subsidy altuglas international , arkema is dedicated to acrylic glass within industrial specialties . among others , altuglas has developed a nanostructured material based on controlled radical polymerization of block copolymers leading to altuglas\u2019 shieldup material .\na subsidiary of the arkema group , mlpc international has been developing its expertise in the chemistry of cs2 ( carbon disulfide ) , cncl ( cyanogen chloride ) and s2cl2 ( amines ) for almost sixty years .\non sunday , arkema and the harris county fire marshal ' s office said the six remaining trailers were degrading but had\nfailed to ignite completely ,\nforcing hazard assessment teams to stay out of the plant .\nto get it over with , the company said ,\na decision was made by arkema inc . in coordination with unified command to take proactive measures to initiate ignition of the remaining trailers through controlled means .\nto assist with its customers\u2019 growth , ceca , an arkema subsidiary , announces a project to double specialty molecular sieve capacity at its honfleur site in france , i . e . some 60 million euro capital expenditure .\narkema has posted a 12 . 5 % year - on - year growth in earnings ( ebitda ) at a \u201crecord high\u201d of \u20ac1 . 19bn for the full fiscal year 2016 , the company announced 28 feb .\narkema coating resins offers efficient solutions to fulfill the needs of the wood and paper markets through a broad portfolio of homopolymer and copolymer emulsions which cover all the main application processes thanks to a wide range of viscosities .\narkema provides materials and technologies for architectural and industrial coatings , building and decorative paints , transportation , marine and maintenance coatings , traffic paints , adhesives and sealants , electronics , textiles , non - wovens and leather .\narkema offers waterborne , solvent - borne , photo - cure , high solids , and powder - coating resins , as well as additives and rheology modifiers , acrylic monomers , and a wide range of specialty materials .\nthis heavily application - and customer - oriented r & d is regularly rewarded . in january 2018 , and for the seventh year in a row , arkema joined the 2017 top 100 global innovators from clarivate analytics .\nthe french national research agency ( anr ) , the french environment and energy management agency ( ademe ) , or the bpifrance ( public company providing financing aid for innovative projects ) work hand in hand with arkema .\nunderstanding how arkema sa . ( enxtpa : ake ) is performing as a company requires looking at more than just a years\u2019 earnings . today i will run you through a basic sense check toread more . . .\nthe arkema g\u00fcnzburg site makes regular donations to the municipal school system as well as to various community associations for organized sports and other leisure activities . contributions extend to co - sponsoring of the annual \u201ekultursommer der stadt g\u00fcnzburg\u201c festival as well as to close cooperation of the site\u2019s firefighters with the local fire departments in g\u00fcnzburg and wasserburg . in partnership with g\u00fcnzburg\u2019s adult education center , arkema offers organized tours of the plant to the general public .\nhe also said that the integration of speciality adhesive company bostik , which was bought in july 2016 , had enabled arkema to achieve the earnings growth it had set for itself for the acquisition a year ahead of schedule .\nthrough its worldwide presence , arkema offers one of the most comprehensive service , including reliable and customized logistics , safe handling expertise and technical support for process optimization and storage practices . with research centers equipped with the most advanced technology in king of prussia ( pa , us ) and in lyon ( france ) arkema is a leader in the development of new applications for growing markets and offers a comprehensive range of h 2 o 2 market solutions including :\nin light of the quality of the project , total has granted arkema an exclusivity period to pursue the offer , and it will be presented to the relevant employee representatives , as part of the required information and consultation procedures .\nan international player and france\u2019s leading chemicals company , arkema is aiming to become a world leader in specialty chemicals . its growth strategy is based on innovation , an increased presence in emerging markets and targeted acquisitions in new activities .\nthe arkema gmbh vastorf branch supplies the entire german market and that of neighbouring countries with odorants for natural gas and lpg . for customers located in germany , a free container pick - up and delivery service is provided nationwide .\nking of prussia , pa has been home to arkema inc . ' s research center since 1992 and was the r & d home for predecessor company , pennwalt , since the 1950\u2019s . located approximately 20 miles outside philadelphia , in the vicinity of historic valley forge national park , the arkema inc . campus resides on more than 40 acres within a short distance of major highways for the philadelphia area and a short drive to the philadelphia international airport .\narkema sa . ( enxtpa : ake ) , a chemicals company based in france , received a lot of attention from a substantial price movement on the enxtpa in the over the last few months , increasingread more . . .\nthe cray valley and cook composites and polymers resins will join the emulsion systems business unit as part of a new structure named arkema coating resins , while the sartomer activities ( photocure resins ) will make up a new business unit .\nthe arkema group was created in october 2004 , following the reorganization of total\u2019s chemicals branch . thanks to innovation , targeted acquisitions and investments in emerging countries , it has become a recognized world player in the field of specialty chemicals .\narkema reaffirms its expertise in thiochemicals ( sulfur derivatives ) technologies with the commissioning of the kerteh plant in malaysia . the site produces dmds ( dimethyl disulfide ) and methyl mercaptan ( used as a synthesis intermediate in animal feed ) .\narkema acquires the dutch company den braven , a leader in high performance sealants for insulation and construction in europe . with this acquisition integrated into its subsidiary bostik , the group actively pursues the development of its high performance materials division .\ncontact polyone distribution experts for guidance on designing durable and cost - effective products using arkema materials , or to learn more about how we can optimize your sourcing and minimize lead times with a fully - connected network of stocked warehouses .\nthe r & d ; expertise that arkema brings to us helps us develop ever more glues referred to as\nsmart adhesives\n, or multifunctional glues , which do a great deal more than just stick things together .\nevery year , arkema applies for patents on nearly 200 innovations , which concern new chemicals and their formulas , synthesis and manufacturing processes or new applications for products . securing patent protection for its innovations has strategic importance for the group .\nanalytical and systems research provides state - of - the - art analytical services to researchers in the various business units within arkema inc . , our manufacturing facilities and our customers . view the dedicated analytical solutions site for more information .\narkema , a chemical and materials company , made about \u20ac7 . 5 billion ( $ 9 billion ) in sales last year and employs almost 20 , 000 workers worldwide . more than a third of its sales came from north america .\na designer of materials and innovative solutions , arkema shapes materials and creates new uses that accelerate customer performance in lightweight and designed materials , biosourced materials , new energies , water management , solutions for electronics , and performance and home insulation .\nthe start up of the new thiochemicals platform in kerteh in malaysia complements arkema\u2019s two sites , in europe ( lacq in france ) and in the united states ( beaumont ) . for the first time arkema now has thiochemicals industrial capacities in asia , close to fast - growing markets . the site produces methyl mercaptan for use in the manufacture of biomethionine for the animal feed market as well as dmds earmarked for asia\u2019s petrochemicals and refining players ( lien vers page march\u00e9 ) .\nthe board of directors of arkema met on 27 february 2017 to close the group\u2019s consolidated accounts for 2016 and the annual financial statements of the parent company . at the close of the meeting , chairman and ceo thierry le h\u00e9naff stated :\nserving the business units and arkema ' s customers , these thirteen centers are strategically located across the globe , near production hubs and markets : seven in france , three in the united states , two in china and one in japan .\nengaged in an open innovation initiative , arkema is involved in many scientific and industrial partnerships , and networks on 60 collaborative projects . universities , start - ups and public agencies actively work to enrich the r & d with their expertise .\narkema sa . ( enxtpa : ake ) is a company with exceptional fundamental characteristics . upon building up an investment case for a stock , we should look at various aspects . in the case of ake , read more . . .\nbostik , the specialty adhesives business line of arkema , will be the official partner for smart adhesives at the iconic cycling event . now in its fourth year of sponsorship , bostik will use the competition to boost brand visibility around the world .\nfollowing the acquisition last december of den braven , a leader in high performance sealants , arkema confirms with this new transaction its strategy to actively pursue the development of bostik , which is one of the core element of its long term growth .\nthe skeleton crew at arkema ' s chemical plant knew it was time to go by the morning of aug . 29 . flooding from hurricane harvey had knocked out power . thousands of gallons of chemical - laden water had spilled . . .\nyear after year , arkema continues to expand . following its acquisition of the acrylic monomers and emulsions business from dow chemical company in north america , the group bolsters its positions in the acrylics market ( paints and coatings , automotive and transport ) .\nthe quality of the new arkema profile , the growth catalysts in place , the management\u2019s track record since the stock market listing ten years ago , and the group\u2019s solid financial structure are strong assets to continue creating value over the long term . \u201d\narkema is committed to excellence , the pursuit of safety and environmental protection , optimized performance of its industrial tools , and best - in - class competitiveness . the world is our inspiration . we enourage you to learn more about us .\nin the rain ! ! ! his house has survived the water just fine ! the house was not wet or near being flooded at all ! and now we learn arkema is going to blow . we were not told the truth in the beginning .\nin order to bolster its position as a world player in sulfur derivatives , arkema plans to double production capacity for methyl mercaptan , a sulfur intermediate that is key in the animal feed , refining and petrochemicals markets , at its kerteh plant in malaysia .\nin high performance materials segment , sales were up 1 . 9 % to \u20ac3 . 42bn compared to 2015 . volumes grew 2 . 6 % driven by \u201cinnovation in technical polymers , in particular in lighter materials and new energies , \u201d said arkema .\nthe arkema group , through its common ground \u00ae program is committed to building relationships between our company and its communities . community relations enable the group to open up its sites to the outside world and establish genuine relations of trust with all its stakeholders .\nif someone wanted to work for arkema , i would advise them to do their research on the industry prior to applying . it is a very different industry than your typical business to consumer industry . that being said it is a very rewarding industry .\nwith an roe of 12 . 99 % , arkema sa . ( enxtpa : ake ) outpaced its own industry which delivered a less exciting 12 . 79 % over the past year . while the impressive ratio tells us that akeread more . . .\n\u201c joining france\u2019s leading chemicals company would give bostik the resources it needs to pursue its industrial and commercial development while fulfilling its commitments to employees and partners ,\ncommented patrick pouyann\u00e9 , president of total\u2019s refining & chemicals . \u201c a combination of bostik and arkema \u2013 which was the result of a successful spin - off from total in 2006 \u2013 is a natural next step , given their shared history within our group . total is pleased to be able to contribute to arkema\u2019s continued development in this way . \u201d\narkema sa . ( enxtpa : ake ) trades with a trailing p / e of 13 . 3x , which is lower than the industry average of 16 . 9x . while ake might seem like an attractive stock to buy , itread more . . .\narkema has agreed to acquire coatex , a subsidiary of the omya group , for an undisclosed sum . coatex manufactures acrylic - based specialty polymers used as dispersants and thickeners by the paper , paint , water treatment , cosmetics , and textile industries . the firm employs 300 people and had sales last year of about $ 200 million . arkema , which was launched on the stock market last year by french oil company total , says the deal is its first acquisition after a long period of divesting\nnonstrategic\nassets .\nthe g\u00fcnzburg plant is under compliance with the german federal immission control ordinances 4 . bimschv and 12 . bimschv . it is iso 14001 , iso 9001 , ohsas 18001 , iso 50001 accredited , and complies with the arkema internal management system aims 4 . 2 .\nthe conditioning of the hydrogen peroxide production by the arkema group at the kirchheimbolanden site relies on the most modern state - of - the - art processes . the plant has been certified since 2007 according to gmp for the use of peroxal\u00ae products in pharmaceutical applications .\nthe kirchheimbolanden plant is under compliance with the german federal immission control ordinance 4 . bimschv . it is iso 14001 , iso 9001 , ohsas 18001 , iso 50001 accredited , and complies with the arkema internal management system aims 4 . 2 as well as gmp .\nthe leuna plant is under compliance with the german federal immission control ordinances 4 . bimschv and 12 . bimschv . it is iso 14001 , iso 9001 , ohsas 18001 , iso 50001 accredited , and complies with the arkema internal management system aims 5 . 0 .\nthe zwickau site is under compliance with the german federal immission control ordinances 4 . bimschv and 12 . bimschv . it is iso 14001 , iso 9001 , ohsas 18001 , iso 50001 accredited , and complies with the arkema internal management system aims 4 . 2 .\nas of 31 december 2010 , the major stockholders of arkema ( owning at least 5 % of capital declared to amf ) were greenlight capital ( 5 , 5 % ) , dodge & cox ( 5 . 2 % ) , groupe bruxelles lambert ( 10 % ) .\nthe tceq has an open investigation into the arkema incident that will include an evaluation of any impacts due to the fires at the site . additionally , after the final notifications are received , the tceq will evaluate the reported emissions events to determine compliance with applicable rules , permit provisions , and notification and reporting requirements . the tceq and harris county pollution control are coordinating post - event monitoring , sampling , and complaint response activities . epa has ordered arkema to provide a detailed timeline of events and to respond within 10 days to questions about the handling of organic peroxides , which are combustible if not kept refrigerated , the amount of chemical materials , and the measures taken in advance to guard against flooding and loss of electricity . the u . s . chemical safety board has initiated an investigation at the arkema plant in crosby .\nwashington ( september 8 , 2017 ) \u2014 the u . s . environmental protection agency ( epa ) has completed its response support to the crosby volunteer fire department and the harris county fire marshal\u2019s office for the catastrophic event at arkema . the epa and the tceq provided direct support to incident commander michael sims of the crosby volunteer fire department and chief bob royall of the harris county fire marshal\u2019s office , who are leading a coordinated local , state , and federal effort as part of the unified command to control the fire at the arkema facility in crosby .\nsafety is extremely important to arkema . the r & d facility is proud to have a rolling 12 - month total recordable incident rate ( trir ) of zero . the r & d group has logged more than 1 , 000 , 000 man hours without an arkema recordable injury or osha lost - time injury . the last osha lost - time recordable for r & d was more than three years ago . our safety culture is built on a strong foundation of hazard recognition and mitigation and is reinforced through ongoing training , observation and adoption of best practices .\narkema , through its coating resins business unit , develops and manufactures coating resins and additives for a variety of end use applications , including powder coatings , traffic paints , transportation , marine , building and construction and more . products such as encor \u00ae flex 192 provide long - lasting weatherability for tough , trying climates . arkema coating resins ' snap \u00ae technology , found in snap \u00ae 720 acrylic polymer , provides high block resistance and exceptional film hardness at no or low voc . snap \u00ae - based products are also known for their excellent adhesion to a variety of substrates .\narkema announces a major investment of 300 million euros to build , in asia , a plant dedicated to rilsan\u00ae biosourced polyamide 11 for use as a substitute for metal in demanding and fast - growing applications in electronics , 3d printing and automotive . this plant will come on stream in 2021 .\narkema pursues its innovation projects through its thirteen research and development centers worldwide , all based close to the group\u2019s manufacturing plants , markets and customers . each of the thirteen r & d centers of the group specializes in particular fields , but all are dedicated to developing new products and processes .\nthe arkema group is one of the world\u2019s leading producers of hydrogen peroxide ( h 2 o 2 ) since 1953 . the hydrogen peroxide activity contributes to the growth of its customers in europe , north america and asia . its priorities are safety , product stewardship and the protection of the environment .\nan unusually short lifespan might indicate that your arkema ancestors lived in harsh conditions . a short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family . the ssdi is a searchable database of more than 70 million names . you can find birthdates , death dates , addresses and more .\narkema employs 14 , 000 people worldwide through its 90 production facilities ( 46 in europe , 26 in north america and 18 in asia and the rest of the world ) and 10 research centers ( 6 in france , 2 in the united states , and 1 each in china and japan ) ."]}
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soulcycle continues its own thrilling ride . in july , the startup filed for its ipo .\njulie rice and elizabeth cutler talk about starting and scaling soulcycle at the inc women ' s summit .\nsoulcycle : you say \u2018cult . \u2019 i say \u2018loyal customer base . \u2019 - the new york times\nsoulcycle does seem to offer something unique : a sense that what it sells is more than a workout . devotees of the chain cite benefits from their engagement with soulcycle that go well beyond the physical .\n' they will continue to serve on the board to support the long - term vision of soulcycle . we are forever grateful to elizabeth and julie for creating this incredible company , ' soulcycle ' s statement said .\nthe crucial question for potential investors in the soulcycle public offering is whether the company has a true sustainable advantage : a unique factor that will get customers to keep paying more for soulcycle than for its competitors . i talked with two groups of people who led me to think it might : business school professors and soulcycle fanatics .\nthe soulcycle crew went to porto to shoot a video in association with @ sonyxperianl . to celebrate this awesome project we invite you to come to the premiere at the soulcycle shop on april 28 , 6 : 00pm !\nthe pair founded soulcycle a decade ago with one studio on the upper west side of manhattan , new york .\nsoulcycle made 97 per cent of its revenue in new york city , los angeles and san francisco in 2014 .\nshe insisted that , unlike many traditional gyms that struggle to retain clientele , soulcycle put the \u201cjoy in exercise . \u201d\nwith each class costing $ 34 and no unlimited - membership option , soulcycle can get pricey . soulcycle is also known for its famously loyal clients who sign up for the week ' s classes at noon on the dot each monday .\nflywheel had 34 studios in september last year according to business insider , compared to 38 for soulcycle in march 2015 .\ncould soulcycle be the next under armour inc . ? @ themotleyfool # stocks $ uaa , $ shak , $ lulu\nby 2012 , soulcycle had 12 studios ; and by 2014 , the brash start - up boasted 36 locations . to date , soulcycle has 41 locations around the globe , and believes it can open at least 10 to 15 locations a year going forward . when it is all said and done , soulcycle is aspiring to have a domestic footprint of 250 studios .\nclockwise from left : soulcycle founders julie rice and elizabeth cutler outside rice\u2019s jane street home ; inspirational words ; a class .\nsoulcycle came under fire early last year when it emerged that some instructors sometimes relegated newcomers to the back of the room .\nafter starting in a single gym in new york in 2007 , soulcycle has spread to 20 locations . soulcycle sells no memberships , but participants gladly pay double the regular class fee for early access to signups for their favorite instructors and time slots .\n\u201ci don\u2019t want to compete against others when i work out , \u201d said katherine petti , a lawyer in washington who goes to soulcycle three times a week . \u201ci want to focus on improving myself , which is what soulcycle focuses on . \u201d\nsoulcycle ceo melanie whelan declined an interview request but said in a statement the company sees\ntremendous opportunity\nin canada .\nexpansion : within six months , the first studio was turning a profit . soulcycle expanded slowly at first , landing in california in west hollywood in 2012 . soulcycle has also branched out into merchandise such as workout clothes , with 14 new collections every year . in 2011 , the fitness company equinox gym bought a controlling stake in soulcycle , which helped the company grow faster , rice said .\nmany cycling studios are vying to capture people who are interested in indoor cycling , but soulcycle is still the undisputed leader . soulcycle is so popular it is embedded into pop culture ;\nunbreakable kimmy schmidt\nwent so far to parody its guru - like instructors .\nmany fitness fanatics ( ourselves included ) can ' t imagine a world without soulcycle . those 45 sweat - soaked , spiritually attuned minutes in soulcycle ' s grapefruit - scented halls are absolutely sacred to us and have become an integral part of our fitness and wellness regimen .\ncompetitors that run on similar models are aimed at the same affluent demographic as soulcycle . barry\u2019s bootcamp , which has outposts in new york , california , nashville , london , and norway , sports a per - class price point almost identical to soulcycle\u2019s and a celebrity following .\nin ten years , soulcycle has become increasingly popular , with its most faithful devotees signing up for the most popular classes every monday at noon .\nms . zukerman , known for her emotionally charged teaching style , left soulcycle in november under circumstances that she said she is legally restricted from discussing .\nelizabeth cutler and julie rice\nhave resigned as co - chief creative officers to ' pursue new projects , '\nsoulcycle confirmed to business insider .\nhowever , if planet fitness ( plnt ) is a flop soulcycle stock will likely face headwinds as markets become flooded with unwanted shares of fitness companies .\ni\u2019d be a buyer of the soulcycle ipo myself at those prices , but we\u2019ll have to wait a while longer to find out its exact valuation .\nmitchell herself has attended classes at several soulcycle studios and says it ' s done a remarkable job creating a unique experience while building a strong following .\nyou know the workout was good when you leave your first @ soulcycle class and then put allllll the yellow merch in your online shopping cart . . .\nsoulcycle grew out of co - founders julie rice and elizabeth cutler ' s dream of an exercise studio that provided an efficient and\njoyful\nworkout . from the\nrear lobby\nof a space in new york city , soulcycle has grown to a booming business , with dozens of indoor cycling studios .\nstill , she believes some torontonians , especially those who have tried out a soulcycle class before , will shell out the extra bucks for a ride there .\nwe founded soulcycle ten years ago with a mission to create happiness and empowerment through exercise . to see what soulcycle has become , the community it created and serves , and the positive impact its had on the lives of our riders and our staff has been humbling ,\ncutler and rice told business insider .\nthe two women who co - founded soulcycle have both resigned from the company - just a year after making $ 90 million each by selling it to equinox .\n' many soulcycle instructors insist on preapproval of their front rows , with new clients being asked whether they ' d like to take a back seat . in the minutes before class , the soulcycle staff consults the\nmove list\nand considers front - row hopefuls , ' the new york times wrote at the time .\nwould you pay $ 70 to ride a stationary bike for 45 minutes while an instructor yells exhortations at you ? at soulcycle , thousands do so every day .\npart boutique exercise class , part dance rave , part cult , soulcycle is a carefully marketed and differentiated exercise service . its challenge ? to grow its following while keeping loyal customers coming back for more pricey cycling sessions . for that reason , the target soulcycle customer is not just someone who wants a workout , but someone who yearns to take part in a communal experience that is at once trendy , energized , and healthy . to go to soulcycle is to be young and hip .\nit started with the build - out of @ 250 , a boutique retail mall in roslyn , new york , where his vision included wellness businesses . villency got soulcycle ,\nfinally ! ! @ soulcycle atlanta ! this is the only exercise that i\u2019ve been doing consistently for 4 years . i love it ! you gotta try it ! ! urltoken\njulie rice and elizabeth cutler , who met over lunch an elite club in new york city , opened their first soulcycle studio a decade ago on the upper west side .\nsoulcycle , which filed to go public in july , is now set to expand by opening more studios and delving into at - home cycling workouts , business insider wrote .\nin ten years , soulcycle has become increasingly popular . david beckham ( pictured left leaving a studio in los angeles ) and his wife victoria ( right ) are both devotees\nthere have always been gyms . and now there is soulcycle , that has transformed not only indoor cycling ( once merely \u201cspinning\u201d ) but the larger fitness industry as well .\nunlike soulcycle , flywheel makes it possible for members to track their performance by displaying their score on a board and measuring the resistance on their bikes as well as their speed .\nfounded in 2006 by two new york women sick of \u201cfitness routines that felt like work , \u201d soulcycle began with a single studio on the upper west side with 31 bikes .\nbut industry insiders say it may face a more challenging ride north of the border , where some boutique spin studios operate at about half the cost of what soulcycle typically charges .\npart of soulcycle ' s future success or failure in canada will boil down to cost , he says , noting that many traditional gyms are struggling with consumer aversion to price .\nbut even if some consumers balk at the cost of sweating like - - or possibly with - - the stars , soulcycle has a few advantages , including experience in canada .\nsoulcycle ' s pricing varies somewhat through the u . s . , but riders in new york city , for example , pay us $ 34 for a single class , with no option for monthly unlimited class rates . cyclists also need clip - in shoes , which soulcycle rents for us $ 3 a class or sells for us $ 150 a pair .\nanyone can be an athlete , a rockstar , a warrior . . . our riders come to us from all backgrounds , levels of fitness and experience . soulcycle is for everyone .\nsoulcycle , which comes at $ 34 for a 45 - minute class promising a total - body workout , made $ 112 million in sales in 2014 according to the ipo filing .\nwith planet fitness also scheduled to go public next week at a valuation of about $ 1 . 6 billion , soulcycle has chosen either the perfect time or the worst possible one .\nnew york - based soulcycle opened its first studio in 2006 and has since grown to 67 locations in the u . s . , with four more set to open this winter .\nat soulcycle , selling the expensive labor of star instructors is just the beginning . the company has established partnerships with established luxury - goods manufacturers . the buildings are scented with candles from high - end home furnishings brand jonathan adler . a wide range of merchandise , from iphone cases to beach towels to lululemon athletic apparel branded with soulcycle designs , is available for purchase .\nsoulcycle ' s third founder , ruth zukerman , left the brand and started a major competitor called flywheel . zukerman told business insider that flywheel was meant to be inclusive rather than exclusive .\nsoulcycle prides itself on being\nthe only class you can do with your eyes closed .\nthey urge riders to disconnect completely , leaving phones behind and immersing themselves in the experience .\nnow soulcycle is getting ready to splash into the market . the chic spinning studio chain announced plans to file for an ipo last week . here are a few basics about the company :\nin the u . s . , soulcycle hosts parties and corporate events that on average cost around us $ 1 , 000 - - another way the company can generate revenue , alvarez adds .\nit ' s hard not to be impressed with margins and growth like that , but the biggest question facing soulcycle and potential investors as it goes public is how big the company can get .\nsoulcycle , founded in 2006 by julie rice and elizabeth cutler , is more exclusive . registration takes place online each monday on a class - by - class basis . though such a model has more logistical complications than equinox\u2019s unlimited flat - fee approach , the combination of high prices and the need to make reservations make soulcycle classes a sought - after product that is always in limited supply .\nit added that\nthey will continue to serve on the board to support the long - term vision of soulcycle . we are forever grateful to elizabeth and julie for creating this incredible company .\nif investor response to the planet fitness ipo is exuberant , that could confirm that the timing of the soulcycle ipo was spot - on , as wall street hungers for more exposure to the industry .\nfounded in 2006 by elizabeth cutler and julie rice , soulcycle defines itself as\na rapidly growing lifestyle brand that strives to empower our riders in an immersive fitness experience .\nlike the fitness brands above , especially lululemon , and other lifestyle brands such as whole foods , soulcycle identifies with the\nglobal trend toward healthy living and a lifelong quest for meaning , wellness and personal growth .\nfamily : rice ' s husband , spencer , recently came aboard as soulcycle ' s chief marketing officer . cutler ' s husband , allen , doesn ' t work for soulcycle , but he came up with the name . each couple has two daughters . cutler likes to ride bikes outside , cook and indulge in frozen yogurt . rice likes going to the theater and taking trips to the beach .\nlike any successful luxury brand , soulcycle seems to have been built with a very deliberate eye toward choosing merchandise and instructors that add to an established air of quality and freshness , one that is clubby without being cliquey . as cohen noted , soulcycle is \u201creally committed to customer service and to making sure we deliver the product 100 percent of the time , the best product regardless of the scale . \u201d\nsoulcycle is actually more profitable than shake shack , both on a per - unit and overall basis , and may turn out to be the better investment due to its stronger unit economics . it ' s too early to discuss valuation as pricing was not included in soulcycle ' s filing , but if the initial market cap is less than $ 2 billion , i ' d consider taking a ride .\nalthough instructors seem to comprise the lifeblood of the company , soulcycle is currently facing a class - action lawsuit led by former instructor nick oram , who faults soulcycle with compensating instructors only for their time teaching classes , not for training and other work outside the studio . soulcycle has defended its compensation as in full compliance with the law . new york magazine reported earlier this year that novice instructors can make up to $ 125 to $ 150 for a sold - out class , with a typical starting load of 8 classes per week ; they also receive health insurance and agree not to teach spinning elsewhere .\n\u201cwhen people are done at drybar , there are a lot of selfies that happen in our bathrooms that we love , \u201d webb said . \u201cit\u2019s a good feeling [ to get your hair done ] and you want to share it with your friends . whelan considers word - of - mouth the most important part of soulcycle\u2019s marketing . about 70 % of customers who renew every month at soulcycle come from referrals .\nlike all entrepreneurs , our passion is to create , and that is what we are making the space to do today . as board members and as riders we remain committed to seeing soulcycle succeed .\non one level , it\u2019s obvious why soulcycle is so profitable . in manhattan , it charges $ 35 a class ( plus $ 3 to rent special shoes that clip into the bike ) , with discounts to about $ 28 for participants who buy bulk . a single sold - out soulcycle class in a 60 - bike studio can gross about $ 2 , 000 , and the same studio can handle nine classes a day .\nit may be telling that soulcycle has drawn several competitors that offer similarly upscale indoor cycling experiences but that have not copied what mr . dreyfuss approvingly calls soulcycle\u2019s \u201chippie - ish logos and creeds . \u201d studios like peloton and flywheel both offer cutting - edge technology and a competitive ethos . at flywheel , for example , a screen called the \u201ctorqboard\u201d shows who is working hardest , though posting your score on the board is optional .\nthe company is called soulcycle for a reason : its mantra is \u201cwe aspire to inspire , \u201d and the classes take place in a candlelit room that the company describes as \u201ctribal , \u201d \u201cprimal\u201d and \u201cfun . \u201d\nthe company says its classes combine a full - body , rhythm - based workout - - what soulcycle calls a curated cardio - dance party - - with a mind / body component designed to inspire riders emotionally .\nelizabeth cutler , 48 , left , and julie rice , 45 , co - founded soulcycle , a chain of cycling gyms that offers pay - per - class luxury exercise . ( carolyn cole / los angeles times )\naside from its hollywood devotees , soulcycle turns its instructors into mini - celebrities through snappy profiles on its website . curated playlists , teaching schedules , meal plans and inspirational quotes are all aggressively pumped through facebook and twitter .\n\u201cit\u2019s personal in a way , \u201d said alexia brue , who has compared the two studios for her wellness blog , urltoken . \u201cteam flywheel and team soulcycle , it\u2019s like team angelina and team jennifer . \u201d one woman whispered in the narrow hall outside ms . zukerman\u2019s class at the jewish community center that she thought cyclists who wear soulcycle apparel to a flywheel ride were rude . ( two women , seated nearby , were wearing it . )\nms . hickl , 31 , was part of an ugly custody battle of sorts between the two studios . last november , she said , she was \u201cunceremoniously\u201d let go from soulcycle without severance pay or much of an explanation .\nthe genius of soulcycle ' s marketing strategy mirrors the genius of their business strategy ; they ' ve found a way to make each and every interaction feel personalized and premium ,\nsays lauren crampsie , global cmo at ogilvy & mather .\nwhether it be the relationship you have with your favorite instructor or a tweet reply you receive after a great ride , soulcycle has mastered the customer experience both in and outside of the studio .\ncutler and rice say they wanted to introduce joy into exercise . at soulcycle riders experience a sensory environment that focuses their attention on their ideal selves . the walls are emblazoned with terms , in all caps , like legend , warrior , renegade and rock star . meanwhile , soulcycle ' s logo , featuring a yellow bicycle wheel , is not unlike the wheel of dharma found in eastern religions . inspirational words from instructors , their faces lit by the soft glow of candles , urge riders to live their best lives . music is also a driving force behind the soulcycle gestalt , even though it isn ' t always spiritual\u2014some classes feature the likes of taylor swift and janet jackson .\nsoulcycle is emphatically not a gym or a health club . most fitness providers , like crunch , crossfit , and planet fitness , offer unlimited access for a monthly or yearly fee or a tiered version of that model in which more expensive subscriptions give access to more locations . luxury fitness giant equinox , which acquired soulcycle in 2011 , runs on the same model . you pay an initiation fee and a monthly rate in exchange for unlimited use at facilities .\na small odyssey order arrived at soulcycle , including stems , freewheels , clothing and more . besides that we also received a big odyssey order about a month ago , which can be found in the\nnew arrivals\nsection .\nsoulcycle comes at $ 34 for a 45 - minute class promising a total - body workout ( file picture ) . the company came under fire last year after it emerged that some instructors relegated newcomers to the back of the room\ntoronto - - soulcycle , the pricey american exercise chain with a cult - like following , will open its first international location in toronto this march - - with plans to expand to multiple locations in the city and across canada .\nthen , in june , soulcycle sued ms . hickl for the return of $ 2 , 075 the company had lent her to secure an apartment rental . ms . hickl appeared in small claims court four times before the matter was resolved . on sept . 30 , it was ruled that ms . hickl would have to repay $ 1 , 500 to soulcycle , which flywheel and tricera partners , the venture capital firm that manages it , has offered to cover .\ni am a soulcycle disciple ,\nsays melissa shapiro , u . s . investment president at mediavest .\nit is a 360 - degree lifestyle brand that celebrates fashion , fitness , friendship , music and everything in between . i ' m hooked for life .\nsoulcycle ' s 45 - minute classes ( which range from $ 35 to $ 80 ) are booked well in advance , and sessions with the most popular instructors sell out in seconds .\nwe used to say to people , ' this is really different ; this is going to be an experience that you ' ll remember , '\nrice says .\n[ soulcycle ] will change your attitude about fitness .\nbut while the math is simple , soulcycle\u2019s profit margins are surprising . if it has found a way to mint money , competitors should be able to swarm into the fancy indoor cycling world and beat it on price . this is not a business with high barriers to entry : full - line gyms like new york sports clubs offer cycling classes to their members for no additional charge . in short , economics 101 says soulcycle\u2019s high profit margins should be eaten away by competition .\nwhen you come to soulcycle , somebody knows your name when you come in the door . we train people . you don\u2019t get a new employee off the street , and their first thought is , \u201coh i better learn everybody\u2019s name . \u201d\neveryone who works at soulcycle also does soulcycle , down to the i . t . guy . ( \u201che just lost a ton of weight ! \u201d says rice . ) in the lobby , the scent of a jonathan adler grapefruit candle is in the air , and the gear they sell is fabulous , with neon logos like posse , cult , and obsessed . \u201cmy whole summer wardrobe is soulcycle , \u201d says lizzie tisch , whose husband , jonathan , the chairman of loews hotels , is also a devotee . \u201cthey just get it . \u201d there\u2019s a fair amount of mingling of teachers and students outside of class , too . \u201cthey\u2019re the valentino of exercise , \u201d says marjorie gubelmann . \u201cthey socialize with their clients . \u201d\nnot quite under armour but . . . though soulcycle has the growth rate and the profit margins to match other fitness brand sensations like under armour , lululemon , and fitbit , there ' s a key difference . soulcycle isn ' t in the business of selling consumer products so the ceiling is likely much lower than it is in the apparel or wearable tech business . the market for global sports and fitness gear is worth over $ 100 billion , meaning a company like under armour with just $ 3 billion in sales has a long path of potential growth ahead of it . soulcycle , meanwhile , competes in the much larger fitness industry , but the high - end , specialized niche it ' s targeting is a much smaller component .\nboth soulcycle ( which just introduced a resistance - band class ) and flywheel ( which offers the torqboard , a real - time way to compare your effort to others ) sell more than just an intense full - body workout on a bike . when taught by their most talented instructors , such as the hard - charging holly rilinger ( flywheel ) or the ultra - relaxed dancing - in - the - aisles stacey griffith ( soulcycle ) , their cathartic rides offer inspiration . ( stop laughing . )\nwith more than three dozen studios across the country , soulcycle is essentially a spinning class on a spiritual quest . to the beat of curated tunes , members pedal through the toughest workout of their lives while high - energy instructors motivate them . marketingwise , soulcycle is one of those rare brands that runs on its own energy . it basically does no advertising , yet it enjoys plenty of exposure thanks to its devoted clientele , including celebrities like david beckham and charlize theron , and religious commitment among clients .\nrice points out that money spent on one soulcycle class could as easily be thrown at two or three cocktails in new york .\nit is so easy in this city to spend dumb money on things that don ' t matter ,\nshe says .\nwe made a decision early on to put most of our marketing dollars and efforts towards creating experiences . in fact , when we opened our bridgehampton studio , it was our second summer in business , and we really opened it as a marketing experience because we were really trying to expose more people to soulcycle ; at the time , we only had one soulcycle on the upper west side . we really found that running a summer business out in bridgehampton took our very local business and made it more of a citywide destination .\nthe self - improvement mantra made its way into the company\u2019s initial public offering filing , which says soulcycle is \u201cthe place people come , regardless of their age , athletic ability , size , shape , profession or personality , to connect with their best selves . \u201d\nsoulcycle\u2019s detractors are prone to look at this sort of talk and say the word \u201ccult . \u201d but saying a company\u2019s customer base is a cult may just be another way of saying the company has a sustainable competitive advantage in the form of deep customer loyalty .\nif shake shack ' s experience on the market since debuting six months ago foreshadows soulcycle ' s , that would be a promising sign . while the burger chain ' s shares have been highly volatile , the stock has more than tripled since its january ipo .\nkate hickl , a sinewy - armed former soulcycle teacher now with flywheel , said that some riders who double - dip feel the need to confess , as if loyalty is required . \u201cyou don\u2019t need to give me a disclaimer , \u201d she said she tells them .\nsoulcycle has also come under fire for being elitist with its famous front - row policy that forbids new riders from riding a bike in the front of the studio . experts have called the safety of the classes '\ndance\nroutines on the bike into question .\nin 2011 , james s . fell gave soulcycle\na failing grade for exercise physiology and biomechanics\nin an article in the los angeles times . he pointed out that neither cutler nor rice had a background in exercises science or any indoor - cycling certifications then .\nthese classes are based on the theory that it ' s a good idea to include upper - body exercises in an indoor cycling class , and therein lies my problem with their approach . according to rice and the many soulcycle videos posted on youtube , class participants do push - ups on the handlebars , high - repetition lifting with 1 - pound weights and a bunch of abdominal twists , crunches and working of core muscles \u2014 all while pedaling . ( i haven ' t been to new york to take a soulcycle class myself . )\nbut soulcycle also now has muscular competition in the form of flywheel sports \u2014 founded in february by ruth zukerman , one of soulcycle\u2019s original three founders and onetime star instructor , with tiki barber , a former professional football player who used to take her class with his wife ( mr . barber\u2019s affiliation with flywheel has since ended after news of an extramarital affair surfaced ) . two other flywheel locations have opened , at the jewish community center on the upper west side , and in sag harbor , n . y . , with five more in the works .\nsoul much love for the new @ soulcycle studio in atlanta ; the only one in ga ! this is @ tylerperry outside # soulcyclebkhd . he\u2019s been a faithful member of the tribe for 4 years . hope to see you in class soon tyler ! # soulcyclebuckhead # soulcycleatl urltoken\nwe don\u2019t know yet if the soulcycle ipo will be as richly valued as its cycling classes , but given the company\u2019s small footprint , profitability and potential growth opportunities , i\u2019d be shocked if the initial valuation was less than 30 times its 2014 earnings \u2014 around $ 750 million .\nand soulcycle is still expanding : this fall , a location will open near union square , within spitting distance of the flywheel flagship . \u201cit\u2019s not like people are leaving our facilities , \u201d ms . cutler said . \u201cthey are telling their friends and more people want to come . \u201d\nin fact , they weren ' t even friends ; they were set up on a\nblind date ,\nand before they left their first lunch together , they had an action plan : figure out how to get towels and secure real estate for soulcycle ' s first studio .\njulie rice ( left ) and elizabeth cutler , co - founders and chief creative officers of soulcycle attend ' creating a movement : the story of soul cycle ' during the 2016 sxsw music , film + interactive festival at austin convention center in austin on mar . 15 , 2016 .\nin its preliminary prospectus , soulcycle says its\nelevated , meditative fitness experience\nhas drawn a following that includes numerous celebrities and generated positive publicity for the studios . comedian amy schumer , for example , recently shared a photo on instagram of her at chicago ' s southport location .\nto meet demand in manhattan , soulcycle opened on the upper east side ( attracting lots of \u201chard mommies\u201d ) , in tribeca ( across from the new goldman sachs headquarters ) , and most recently in union square . even those fundamentally against exercise were drawn in , like author jill kargman : \u201ci hate working out , i hate people who work out , i hate people who talk about working out , and i\u2019m full - on waco , texas , about soulcycle . as good as it is for my ass , it\u2019s better for my head . it\u2019s mental floss . \u201d\n' we have created a very kind of supportive and encouraging community of people where it\u2019s not about who\u2019s prettier or who has more jewelry or who has the better workout outfit , ' zukerman , who hasn ' t discussed her departure from soulcycle in detail , told business insider last year .\nthe payoff for the brand is apparent . between 2012 and 2014 , the chain expanded from 12 studios to 36 and grew its revenue from $ 36 . 2 million to $ 112 million . last year , 2 . 9 million rides were taken at soulcycle , according to the brand .\nsoulcycle is a high - end brand with classes starting out at $ 34 . it ' s not surprising that the company has found success in upscale coastal enclaves like marin county and the hamptons , but its price points may be tested as it expands to more markets across the country .\nlike soulcycle , shake shack hails from nyc and has carved out a boutique niche and outsized brand name in the much larger fast - food industry . but while mcdonald ' s has 14 , 000 locations nationwide today , shake shack envisions growing from about 63 stores today to only 450 .\nwe have created a very kind of supportive and encouraging community of people where it ' s not about who ' s prettier or who has more jewelry or who has the better workout outfit ,\nzukerman told business insider last year , ostensibly alluding to soulcycle ' s famously wealthy clientele .\nsome of soulcycle ' s followers are folks you may have heard of , including brooke shields , chelsea clinton , anderson cooper and tom cruise , according to media reports . what ' s more , actress and talk show host kelly ripa gushed about the place in an on - air segment last year :\nthis class , soulcycle , is more than an exercise class . it really is an inspirational class that is as good for your brain as it is for your body .\nwith buzz like this , it ' s not surprising classes sell out within minutes of being posted online .\nat least one soulcycle instructor , laurie cole , encourages a competitive atmosphere . ms . cole started a recent resistance - band class by asking who was new and then telling the sheepish five who raised their hands , \u201cgood luck . \u201d she also swore and berated the class like a drill sergeant .\nthe pro freestyle contest will take place again ! from friday 18 may till monday 21 may in scheveningen , the hague . soulcycle crew riders tristan van den berg , joeri veul , jorn tuijnman , anne hofsink and emile bouwman will compete at the street contest on monday ! are you joining ? read more .\neighty - six percent of the company ' s leaders are women ( wowza ) , starting with the ceo , melanie whelan , formerly of equinox .\nwe create roles for women ,\nsaid soulcycle svp of pr and brand strategy gabby etrog cohen ( yet another example of a woman in charge ) .\nfinding a rigorous workout was simple enough , but none seemed to be any fun . none of the gyms they ' d seen nurtured a community of overworked , overstimulated urbanites by offering a meditative , blissful experience that also scorches calories . since nobody was doing it , cutler and rice decided to start soulcycle .\nwith 250 potential studios delivering $ 4 million in revenue apiece , soulcycle would hit $ 1 billion in sales and reach net income in the range of $ 200 million , extrapolating from its current margins . additional income streams like apparel sales , online classes , and international sales would be accretive to those totals .\njessica decostole , 30 , went to soulcycle for three years and was surprised to find ms . zukerman gone one saturday when she showed up for her cherished ride . \u201ci was really upset , \u201d said ms . decostole , a graduate student at columbia . \u201cyou get emotionally addicted to ruth\u2019s class . you have a release of energy and stress . \u201d ms . decostole has become a regular at flywheel , along with many of her former soulcycle mates . for all she knows , they ride at both , but she said she would never . \u201cit would be wrong to go to both of them , \u201d she said solemnly .\n, and organic avenue to sign on as retailers at the space , creating his first bridge into the scene . the relationships with those brands expanded , starting with soulcycle . \u201cfirst , it was \u2018hey can you make some phone cases ? ' \u201d he says . \u201cthen it was \u2018hey , we need a bike . \u2019\u201d\nsoulcycle found its first studio space on craigslist ; it was a back lobby on 72nd street in new york city and had no outward signage ( the studio has since moved to 77th street ) . they used a yellow - painted rickshaw to grab attention outside , despite the fact that it would get them some parking tickets .\nsoulcycle takes an enthusiastic approach to exercise that i want to endorse . but i give this company a failing grade for exercise physiology and biomechanics . the whole idea of working one ' s upper body while pedaling a stationary bike is not only counterproductive , it can be physically detrimental over time , according to several experts i talked to .\njulie : i ' d also just like to add that most of our marketing efforts are experiential ; it ' s very hard to articulate to somebody what makes soulcycle different . you know , you ' re swept up in the moment and the sweat is flowing and the adrenaline ' s pumping ; it ' s very easy to understand .\nsoulcycle is able to charge a premium because of the talent and skill of its star instructors like stacey griffith and rique uresti , whose classes often sell out in minutes . it doesn\u2019t hurt that studios have been planted in the fertile soil of high - income zip codes : soul roslyn , soul water mill , soul marin , soul brentwood .\nin its prospectus , it said it sees ample white space for expansion and expects over the long term to grow the footprint to at least 250 studios . over the next several years , soulcycle plans to open 10 to 15 studios a year , and it sees further opportunity abroad , a market it could tap at some point in the future .\nelizabeth was a yogi who had trouble losing the baby weight and needed cardio . julie was a runner and hiker looking for that same sense of community in a fitness class . their visions came together in a way we can still see today ; soulcycle has a distinct yoga vibe with intense ( ly fun ) cardio and a tight - knit community .\nhealth club giant equinox bought a majority stake in the company in 2011 , and now owns 97 % of soulcycle as it prepares for an ipo . the company saw its revenue triple between 2012 and 2014 , from $ 36 . 2 million to $ 112 million . cutler and rice reportedly each got a payout of $ 90 million when equinox upped its stake last spring .\nsoulcycle is emphasizing the primary thing i ' ve highlighted to my clients and readers : the importance of finding an exercise you love and embracing it with fervor . and it appears to be working . the company has expanded well beyond its manhattan base . studios are slated to open in west hollywood in january and in brentwood in the spring , with more california locations to follow .\njulie : elizabeth and i created an environment that we would want to be in . people always remark ,\noh , it ' s so ingenious you put hair ties on the front desk ,\nor\nyou put chewing gum there .\nthe truth is , we really created a place that made us feel like it was our place and we have really extended that to our riders . we always wanted our riders to feel like they would be greeted by somebody who knew their first name . in fact , we always joke around even as we get bigger , the way that we explain our customer service policy to our staff is we want every soulcycle [ studio ] to feel like it ' s the only soulcycle . we always try to create little communities so that people not only felt like they were getting great service and that the people that worked at soulcycle really had an interest in . . . their wellness and their fitness , but also people could socialize with each other , creating an environment that was comfortable and without judgement and empowering . it allowed people to open up and make friends a lot more easily .\nunfortunately , neither of the co - founders , julie rice and elizabeth cutler , is an exercise physiologist or a certified cycling instructor . ( before opening soulcycle , rice was a hollywood talent manager and cutler sold luxury real estate . ) rice told me they worked with an exercise physiologist to create the routines , but that still doesn ' t erase my concerns about safety or efficacy .\nms . brue , the blogger , frequents both studios . \u201ci think it speaks to what a great brand soulcycle has created that just like the restaurant of the moment , it feels like the place to be , much more than flywheel , \u201d she said . \u201cflywheel has created an experience that may be athletically superior , \u201d but it \u201cdoesn\u2019t have that same scene - y feel . \u201d\nwhelan called the structure within which soulcycle instructors create their classes \u201cfreedom within a framework . \u201d everyone is trained in the basics of what makes a class , but they also curate their own workouts , playlists , and performances . \u201cultimately , \u201d she said , \u201ci think people feel ownership over what they\u2019re creating . and they\u2019re going to bring a different level of energy in the experience . \u201d\nsoulcycle advertises itself as a full - body workout that has\nrevolutionized indoor cycling and taken the world of fitness by storm .\nthe company currently has 18 locations in and around new york and seven in california , and is planning studios in massachusetts and washington d . c . it boasts an 85 % retention rate among riders , and revenue has risen 60 % each year since 2010 .\nelizabeth and i started soulcycle because we were actually the customers \u2014 we were looking for an exercise experience that was going to be fun , exciting , challenging ,\nrice explains .\nthere were a lot of workouts , but there was really nothing out there that was efficient , that was joyful , that was about community , that was something that you really looked forward to .\nthere is a possibility the soulcycle ipo garners high levels of investor attention , largely because of its business model and , yes , even profitability . the company charges about $ 30 for a 45 minute class ( although prices vary by market ) , and a rabid following of fitness - obsessed patrons register for classes online . the s - 1 filing with the securities and exchange commission briefly details the hype :\nof course , there is more to this than the money . once you gain entr\u00e9e , soulcycle seems to deliver on the thing that griffith described\u2014as the \u201coutside person\u201d looks better , the \u201cinside person\u201d begins to heal . the peloton , moving in motion together , is powerful . \u201cwe genuinely care about everyone here : this isn\u2019t just a shtick , \u201d says cole . \u201cthis is a marriage in your soul . \u201d\nsome clients have fled soulcycle\u2019s bells and whistles , which have included themed rides like a michael jackson tribute with the teacher in glittery tube top . \u201ctoo much fluff and gimmick , too much drama , and i love drama , but not in a spin class , \u201d said christine wovchko , 45 , an operating room nurse in manhattan who values being able to track her effort on the torqboard screens at flywheel .\nthe third potential source of sustainable advantage is a complex business model that must be replicated in full . mr . rivkin cited southwest airlines as an example . imitators have failed to turn southwest\u2019s no - frills airline model into similarly consistent , high profits . it turns out that convincing people it\u2019s fun not to have a seat assignment is harder than it looks . mr . rivkin said he wasn\u2019t familiar enough with soulcycle\u2019s business to know whether it fell into one of these three categories , but he noted that fitness is a difficult , intensely competitive business . when he wants to remind students that an industry can be less lucrative than it looks from the outside , he likes to use a case study about the twice - bankrupt gym chain bally total fitness . soulcycle \u201chad better have something that\u2019s deeply unique and sustainable , \u201d he said ."]}
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' s sole discretion . i further understand that i am not eligible to adopt the surrendered dog back from forever friends great dane rescue , inc .\nhard to find , from hallmark cards uk , forever friends ruffles the teddy bear with an embroidered patch on one foot . in very good condition from an adult collection .\n2000 \u2013 after 13 cuddly years of lovingly creating the forever friends bears , deborah jones finally decided to pass the sketchbook over to the team of illustrators in hallmark\u2019s bath studio .\n/ direct / forever - friends - large - baby - gift - set / 760 - 8682 . prd ; jsessionid = e0efc4206ce6151862b1a3a3a848c2dd . uktul09lf55v _ slot1 ? skuid = 760 - 8682\nthe forever friends bear soon went global and the forever friends bear can now be found from australia to spain , hong kong to holland . wherever you may be , keep a lookout for the bear ! through - out the bear\u2019s little life , it has under gone many changes in style and design . even the bear can\u2019t stay still in today\u2019s fast paced world .\na collection of approximately 59 forever friends figurines . all in good condition . within the collection are 5 duck themed , 3 nursery rhyme themed and 3 london themed figures ( see photos )\ncopyright 2017 forever living . com , l . l . c . all rights reserved .\nleft : an anna sui dress on the runway . right : forever 21 ' s version . sui was copied by forever 21 more than 20 times before she took legal action .\nforever friends 8\nbear - soft & cuddly - never been used - in excellent condition and very collectible . features : - bear holding a flower with a cute hat on its head !\nhere we have a very cute forever friend soft toy wearing his red and green striped bobble hat .\nin 2009 the first forever friends album was released and proved hugely popular with fans of the bears . the third album , \u2018mum in a million\u2019 was so popular it reached no . 1 in the uk charts !\n1987 \u2013 the first forever friends bear danced its way onto the page of artist deborah jones\u2019 sketchbook . made into greetings cards that were published by andrew brownsword , the cards were soon loved by young and old .\nby checking the liability release & waive r and signing below , i accept this waiver and release forever friends great dane rescue , inc . from any and all liability . i am certifying that all the answers i have given are the truth . i also understand that this information might be shared with another rescue group if they call forever friends great dane rescue , inc . to inquire about the listed applicant ( s ) .\nthe famous bears are now the stars of some major new animations which premiered on social media . \u2018snugglin\u2019 : 25 years of forever friends\u2019 , and \u2018the magical fairy bear\u2019 received well over 2 million likes - and counting !\n2001 \u2013 the \u2018pastels\u2019 sub - range introduced a fun - loving , adventurous and mischievous side to the forever friends and proved that even snugly bears wanna have fun too ! warm colours on white paper with longer messages completed the look .\nfrom the much - loved forever friends collection . soft toy . with 3 soft hearts - one with the words ' with love ' . as it is in brilliant condition & we would like to keep it that way for you !\nat the heart of best friends is the sanctuary , where , at any given time , about 1 , 600 animals are turning their lives around , receiving the medical help they need , and getting love and acceptance to help them overcome their past . while searching for their forever homes , they live in a scenic , healing environment among human and animal friends .\nforever 21 is being sued for copyright infringement by an up - and - coming designer \u2014 again . the folks \u2026\nfrom humour / funny cards to photo cards , we have a personalised greetings card suitable for all of your friends and relatives .\nas part of its year - long 30th celebrations for forever friends , hallmark has released a new report looking at the changing face of friendship . the research shows that 41 % of people questioned said they would prefer to have a few close friendships rather than lots of friends . it has also discovered that while over half of the people ( 53 % ) agree that social media makes it easier to stay in touch , it gives a false sense of connectivity , with 1 in 10 admitting to not having any \u2018close\u2019 friends .\nthis adorable my first forever friends squeaker toy is perfectly shaped for little hands to hold and will help little ones practice flexing their hands to make it squeak . the beautiful soft textured fabrics will stimulate senses and the squeaker will help to promote cause and effect .\nleft : a betsey johnson dress in a print designed by carole hochman . right : forever 21 ' s\ninterpretation .\nit was rex maughan\u2019s passion for better health , quality products and financial freedom that inspired him to found forever living products in 1978 .\n~ over a quarter of a century has passed since the first forever friends bear was sketched . from that day to this , one thing has never changed : their dedication to helping people express love and friendship . come with us as we take a merry skip down memory lane\u2026\n2008 \u2013 forever friends bears blow out the candles and celebrate 21 years of bringing hugs and happiness to people around the world . the bears have been transformed from pencils to pixels and are now available as downloadable digital delights , coming soon to a mobile phone and ipod near you\u2026\nforever friend 21st birthday keepsake teddy bear with silk floral print 21 in teddy ' s hand . about 10 cm tall great gift for a friend x\nby checking the medical release box and signing below , i certify that the information i am about to provide is true and correct . additionally , i agree to call my veterinary clinic and give permission for the release of my pet ' s medical records to a representative of forever friends great dane rescue , inc .\ntop : a row of shirts made by forever 21 . bottom : a row of shirts by the fashion label trovata . these shirts were at the crux of a lengthy legal dispute between trovata and forever 21 , to date the only time the california chain has had to face a jury in a knockoff case .\nin addition to its history of labor violations , forever 21 has been sued more than 50 times for allegedly stealing the work of other designers and passing it off as their own . despite this long legal history , forever 21 continues to get away with it : the chain has never lost one of these cases in court .\nin 1978 , rex maughan invited close family and friends to the first forever living products meeting in tempe , arizona , where he unveiled a customized plan - offer the best consumable products to the public , products that are proven to promote lasting wellness and health , and let the products and the people who try them speak for themselves .\nanother new range evolved \u2013 this time for older friends . the bears were presented in a sophisticated hand - drawn , sketchbook - style on luscious , top - quality card .\neach sensor plays a comforting sound that will help babies to relax . based on the much loved ` forever friends\u2019 bear , this delightful multi - sensory toy collection features beautiful soft to touch fabrics , soothing lights , gentle lullabies and a unique personal touch with a specially designed baby - safe photo holder which can be personalised with baby\u2019s favourite faces !\nbest friends , a 501 ( c ) ( 3 ) nonprofit organization , operates the nation ' s largest sanctuary for homeless animals ; provides adoption , spay / neuter , and educational programs .\nor so many animals , it was the beginning of a miracle . it was the 1980s . shelters across america routinely killed cats and dogs as the primary method of handling unwanted pets . around 17 million animals perished every year . older , sick and problem animals were the first to go . then , a group of friends began taking some of those\nunadoptables\nto a safe haven to heal . with proper care and patience , the vast majority of these animals found loving forever families . the remaining animals spent the rest of their days romping in the new sanctuary . that group of friends who cared so deeply about animals grew and flourished and became best friends animal society , a 501 ( c ) ( 3 ) nonprofit organization and animal welfare society .\npuppy mills : best friends is working hard to combat puppy mills , one of the major contributors to animal homelessness , through public awareness campaigns , legislative work , and encouragement of adopting rather than purchasing pets .\nbest friends has put together a coalition in los angeles dedicated to ending the killing of healthy and adoptable pets in l . a . city shelters , as well as programs to spay / neuter animals , find homes for shelter pets , and raise public awareness . best friends also took over operations of a shelter there , which serves as both a spay / neuter center and a no - kill adoption center for animals who had already arrived in other shelters .\nthe best friends network brings animal shelters and rescue groups together from across the country to hold mutual adoption events , public education campaigns , and fundraising drives . working together , these groups are able to save many more lives than they could in isolation\nthe nkut coalition is working to save them all through lifesaving programs in utah and the best friends pet adoption center is open in salt lake city . additional regional programs are opening nationwide , including pet adoption centers in atlanta and new york city .\ntoday in the guardian , do won chang , the co - founder of forever 21 offered his take on why his company is so prone to lawsuits such as feral childe ' s . its his vendors ' fault , you see :\nby owning our own aloe plantations , manufacturing and packaging plants , and storage facilities , forever can control quality and cost every step of the way\u2014starting with raw materials and ending with the finished products you love . from plant to product to you !\n1999 \u2013 2000 \u2013 another special range called \u2018blanc\u2019 was introduced to target our older friends . working on the basis that less is more , the bears were drawn in a sophisticated sketchbook style on heaver , more premium paper , with only a hint of pastel colour .\nthe ability to save them all can only be achieved when like - minded organizations and individuals come together . best friends works collaboratively with other groups , government , and regular folks throughout the nation . our outreach programs get to the very root of animal homelessness nationwide .\nforever living products is a one - of - a - kind , life - changing company . and behind this company are some amazing leaders pressing forward . drawing on years of experience and innovative new ideas , they\u2019re leading this billion - dollar company towards unimagined success .\n( only once , in a case brought by the label trovata , did the dispute even result in a trial . that ended in a hung jury ; a lone holdout took the chain ' s side . forever 21 settled on the eve of the retrial . )\nwhen it comes to keeping in touch , the research shows people think the best way to nurture friendships is through regular get togethers with friends ( 47 % ) , while phone calls ( 17 % ) , text messaging ( 14 % ) and social media ( 13 % ) all trail behind .\nwhen forever 21 settles a dispute over copying \u2014 which , again , the company has done more than 50 times in its 27 years of existence \u2014 it typically includes a non - admission of guilt , financial compensation to the designer whose work was copied , and a confidentiality agreement .\nnonetheless ,\nit would surprise me if this case were to go all the way to trial ,\nsays scafidi , because forever 21 has a big incentive to settle . because feral childe registered\nteepees ,\nthat would \u2014 in the event of a trial victory \u2014 entitle them to not only actual damages , but attorneys ' fees and punitive damages as well . forever 21 has no interest in seeing that happen , and it has deep pockets with which to buy off plaintiffs . ( the chain is worth around $ 3 billion and has 440 stores worldwide . )\nbest friends owns nearly 3 , 700 acres , and we lease another 17 , 000 acres of state and federal land . nearly 30 , 000 people visit every year to meet the animals and tour what has become the nation ' s largest no - kill sanctuary for companion animals . learn more about the sanctuary .\nkyle and mia have been friends since they were born . they have a lot in common , but more than anything , they both love animals . and since kyle ' s mom is a vet , they know a lot about them . together , kyle and mia help people and pets find happy solutions to their pet problems .\nscafidi has spoken with many attorneys over the years who have pursued forever 21 for copying their designer clients ' original works , and says that the company ' s response is methodical , even phlegmatic .\nit ' s not as though their attorneys are surprised and shocked that their client has been caught copying .\nfrom humble beginnings , best friends animal society has grown into a national leader in the no - kill movement . but the future lies in the same place that it all began \u2014 with caring individuals who want to make this a kinder nation for our pets . it ' s people like you who started it all , and people like you who will help us to save them all .\nat first , said scafidi , she was confused by forever 21 ' s tendency to get sued again and again over the same issues with taking other people ' s intellectual property .\nbut then over time i realized that they ' ve been caught so many times , they ' ve been publicly exposed so many times , they ' ve even been sued \u2014 although many fewer times , because all they do is settle \u2014 and the lightbulb went off : this is just part of their business strategy . they go ahead and they take what they want , and when they get caught , they pay up . it ' s probably cheaper than licensing it in the first place .\nforever 21 did not respond to requests for comment .\npit bull terriers : like cats , pit bull terriers comprise a disproportionately high number of animals dying in shelters . at best friends , we fight breed - discriminatory laws , and work hard to change the image of the pit bull terrier nationwide through neighborhood pit bull days , advertisements , and more to give these dogs the chance to make it out of shelters and into the arms of loving families .\nat the core of best friends ' work is the dream that one day animals will no longer be killed in america ' s shelters . by implementing spay / neuter and trap - neuter - return ( tnr ) programs to reduce the number of animals who enter shelters , and increasing the number of people who adopt pets , we know we can end the killing . we know we can save them all .\ni asked if wu and carlson were surprised that forever 21 apparently duplicated their print , which they named\nteepees ,\ngiven that if the company had copied one of the garments the print was on , the chain would have been on much more sound legal , if not ethical , ground .\nwe were surprised to be copied at all , because we make what might be considered a very niche product in both print design and silhouette ,\nthe designers wrote back .\nwe were particularly astonished by the choice of teepees since it is so idiosyncratic and signature feral childe . we like to play hidden pictures with our prints and silhouettes and there are teepees , crowns , and pennants in the print that may not be apparent at first glance .\nteepees , crowns , and pennants which all appear in the exact same configurations in forever 21 ' s print , too .\nthe thing is , textile prints are subject to copyright . a garment ' s overall design is not .\nat first it boggled my mind that forever 21 wouldn ' t steal the unprotected garment design , but would steal the protected fabric print ,\nsays fordham university law professor and fashion legal expert susan scafidi .\nbecause as a legal strategy , that is a complete inversion \u2014 it makes no sense . if you ' re going to steal , steal the things that aren ' t legally protected .\nsam says of the findings : \u201cyou should aim to remain in frequent contact with your friends and if you can\u2019t see each other in person , you can aim connect in other meaningful ways . for example , sending a handwritten card is more meaningful than sending a message on social media . it takes effort and time to buy , write and send a card and that speaks volumes for how we feel about someone . writing a card means you also leave a little bit of you on the card , with your handwriting , which in this day of increasing distance , is intimate , warming and powerful . \u201d\nscafidi characterized wu and carlson ' s case as very strong :\nmy money ' s on feral childe for this one .\nforever 21 ' s print looks like it could be a photocopy of the original design \u2014\nwhen you get close ,\nsays scafidi ,\nand you start looking at the cross - hatch marks , and the details , it really is very identical .\nwe ' re confident in our attorneys ,\nwrote wu and carlson . attorneys , they point out , who have successfully represented plaintiffs in other textile design copyright infringement cases .\nworking from her little studio in bath , artist deborah jones sketched the very first bears . greetings card king andrew brownsword saw them , loved them and put them on his cards . they soon became the most popular cute cards in the land \u2013 loved by young and old alike !\nseven successful years after the first bear was drawn , the design of the cards was refreshed and updated to include fancy borders and pretty frames . how sweet !\na gorgeous \u2018pastels\u2019 range introduced a new , fun - loving cheeky side to the bear\u2019s personality . warmer colours and longer messages helped bring the new range to life \u2013 with a fizz and a pop !\nbrightly - coloured floral bouquets and soft patterns inspired by nature were the stars of the show in 2003 , forming the basis of the popular classic core collection .\neveryone\u2019s favourite bears were soon happily skipping into the 21st century , with a fresh , new look and a crisp , clean font . urltoken was launched and to date has attracted over 300 , 000 members worldwide .\nthe bears started tweeting their cute thoughts and curious musings \u2013 as well as announcing info on all the latest news and competitions . don\u2019t forget to follow the bear @ ffofficialbear\n1994 \u2013 after seven successful years the design of the cards was updated to feature borders and frames . ( although the bears stayed as soft and snugly as ever ! )\n2003 \u2013 traditional florals and patterns and a cream background are introduced to the range as part of the classic core collection .\nthe royal united hospitals bath nhs foundation trust provides acute treatment and care for a catchment population of around 500 , 000 people in bath , and the surrounding towns and villages in north east somerset and western wiltshire .\nthe trust occupies a 52 - acre site about 1\u00bd miles from bath city centre and became a national health service trust in 1992 .\nwe use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website . if you continue to use this site you agree that you are happy with it .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nthis site uses cookies . by continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to their use\nhe is a golfer and not a very good one by the look of things . he has a divot attached to the head of his club and his ball has gone nowhere . this little bear is in good used condition apart from a little paint loss to his nose .\nsuper soft hug toy . brown & cream bear . wishing you the best of luck , denise x .\na short burst of soothing music with magical starry lightshow can also be chosen by pressing the heart buttons . lullabies features \u2013 twinkle twinkle little star and brahms lullaby . features a unique baby - safe photo holder which can be personalised with baby\u2019s favourite faces !\navailable in 3 styles \u2013 pink , blue or natural . size 25cm . suitable from birth .\ncopyright \u00a9 1995 - 2018 ebay inc . all rights reserved . user agreement , privacy , cookies and adchoice\nprime minister meets super wings jett during visit to largest toy company of china .\nthe publisher has enlisted psychologist and relationship expert sam owen to explain how and why friendships have changed : \u201cas a society we have chased technological advancements , often without thinking about their long - term consequences until we notice the repercussions . given how busy we are in the modern day , we can have this false sense of \u2018we\u2019ve connected\u2019 when we use social media or other electronic text communication but we\u2019ve not truly connected with our energetic signature , in that there is no real emotion or energy attached to it . we have gone from personal to impersonal \u2013 but we still yearn for that personal touch in a friendship . \u201d\nbacking up sam owen\u2019s analysis , earlier findings from hallmark as part of their \u2018thinking of you\u2019 research , found that two thirds of brits say that receiving a card or letter conveys the most thought when it comes to showing we care ( 66 % ) .\npublisher delivers official love island stock to retailers in just four weeks . . .\nand prince harry and meghan thank the publisher for their wedding card . . .\nwith household names disappearing from the retail landscape , what now for the high street ? . . .\nhelen mitchell , owner of the card gallery , exeter , reveals her store\u2019s hot sellers . . . .\nthe four finalists talk about what it means to make the shortlist . . .\nwest country agent gives up a life on the road to get behind the counter . . .\n\u00a9 max media ventures 2018 . the publishers cannot accept legal liability for any errors or omissions , nor can they accept responsibility for the standing of advertisers nor any organisation mentioned in the text . designed and built by we are bionic\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nby browsing this site you accept cookies used to improve and personalise our services and marketing , and for social activity . read our updated privacy policy for more about what we do with your data , as well as your rights and choices - including how to manage cookies .\ntesco direct is closing on 9 july , so we can ' t take any more orders at this kiosk .\nif this store has a tesco direct desk , please place your order there . if not , please order online at urltoken\nit may now take 2 - 5 days to receive your order . if your order is delayed , our customer service team will contact you . sorry for any inconvenience . for more information , please check our faqs .\nthe squeaker toy is perfectly shaped for little hands to hold , ideal for helping little ones practice flexing and gripping . the attachable jingler is made from soft - to - touch fabrics for baby to explore and a gentle jingling sound to help stimulate their senses . this jingler includes a hanging strap to attach the toy to a buggy , pram or car seat . the musical softie bear makes the perfect companion for little ones and features multi - sensory features such as soothing sounds and warm glowing lights . personalise the set and the baby - safe photo holder with baby\u2019s favourite faces !\njavascript is required . please enable javascript before you are allowed to see this page .\nsorry , we just need to make sure you ' re not a robot . for best results , please make sure your browser is accepting cookies .\nto surrender a great dane , please complete the ffgdr surrender form at the bottom of the page . ffgdr will not consider accepting a dog until a surrender form has been completed . you cannot save your work and come back later , so you must have all information ready or available while submitting your application . if you are surrendering multiple dogs , please complete a surrender form for each dog .\nor , fill out our . pdf ffgdr _ surrender _ form to start the surrender process , save it with a meaningful name ( for example : fido surrender form \u2013 john doe ) , and then email it to foreverfriendsgdri @ gmail . com .\nthis information allows us to have a better idea of why the dog is being surrendered , any behavior issues , health issues , etc . ffgdr cannot consider placing a dog if we do not have a complete temperament and medical background . it is critical that you complete the application as all of our foster homes have other pets and / or children and we consider their safety first . because surrendered great danes are placed in foster homes with other pets and / or children , we cannot accept great danes that are aggressive and / or have a bite history ( provoked or not ) .\nplease understand that we are an all - volunteer organization and that it may take up to 48 hours to get back to you regarding your inquiry . in addition , once we decide to take a dog in it takes time to find a foster home and arrange transport ; we will not be able to drop everything and accept your dog . typically it is not an extremely quick process so be prepared for a wait period before we can accept your great dane .\nis the dog good with the following ? ( please select all that the dog is good around , seeing on street , in yard , etc . )\nhas the dog ever bitten or snapped at a person ( including children , strangers , visitors , veterinarian , etc . ) ?\nhas the dog ever bitten or killed another animal ( including squirrels , rabbits , cats , dogs , chickens , etc . ? )\nwe are proud members of the direct selling association . to view the code of ethics by which we abide ,\n. if you are unsatisfied with the resolution , you may escalate your complaint to the dsa .\nwe are a proud participant of shelter animals count , a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating , sharing and stewarding a national database of sheltered animals that provides facts and enables insights to save lives .\nrecurring sms subscription service . msg & data rates may apply . text stop to 50555 to stop . text help to 50555 for help . full terms : urltoken . privacy policy : urltoken .\nas seen on national geographic\u2019s dogtown and the cw\u2019s dog town usa . and the inspiration behind the critically acclaimed film , the champions .\nin beautiful , clean condition . in excellent condition - never handled just sat on a bedroom chair so as new .\na gorgeous bear from france . in lovely condition so will make a perfect present or a beautiful addition to a collection . any questions , please ask : )\nmetal keyring of two teddies on a sofa . back says andrew brownsword & made in korea . smoke free home .\nproduced by hallmark cards uk . the bear when sat is 24 x 24cm , when stood 33cm .\nit has an all over yellow mottled effect pattern with a seated teddy bear holding a smaller teddy bear sitting by a pot with a handle , which forms the candlestick holder , on a large saucer . the candlestick holder is approx .\ndesigned by deborah jones , teddy is wearing a lovely green checked dress and hat with a daisy attached . so soft and silky , from an adult collection , in very good condition .\nsee photos . the box has a tear either side of the hanger part of the box from being in storage see photos . missing plastic cover to plastic liner , but pretty sure wasn ' t there when i brought it .\nthe effect of copyright has been largely positive for the textile industry .\nit ' s helpful for designers who have an interest in using prints , and the wherewithal to create their own prints , to get some protection ,\nsays scafidi .\nbecause they can ' t for their clothing designs , but they can at least for their textiles .\nleft : a diane von furstenberg dress . right : you get the idea .\nleft : a dress by 3 . 1 phillip lim . right : guess who !\nscafidi consulted on the development of one such bill , supported by new york senator chuck schumer as well as fashion and retail trade groups , which is currently under consideration in the house .\ni have in the past overly trusted people and was , in turn , let down by some . since then i have learned the difference between putting faith into people and blindly trusting them .\nwe ' ve never settled ,\nshe says of the label ' s lawsuits , making unquivering eye contact .\nthere ' s a first time for everything . or a fifty - first .\nanna sui image via ; betsey johnson image via ; feral childe print image via ; dvf image via ; foley + corinna image via ; 3 . 1 phillip lim image via ; t - bags image via ; trovata image via .\nkinja is in read - only mode . we are working to restore service .\nwhen kyle and mia come across a dog with a collar but no tags , they ' re not sure what to do . the dog seems to miss his owner , but no one has reported him . . .\nwhen kyle and mia discover three abandoned kittens , they know they have to help . kyle and mia take turns caring for the kittens , but they both already have . . .\nthe science fair at kyle and mia ' s school is going great until the mice from a classmate ' s experiment make a break for it ! with two runaway mice on the loose , . . .\nkyle and mia are determined to help their friend , emma , find a pet that won ' t make her mom sneeze . but emma doesn ' t want a pet she can ' t cuddle , and kyle and . . .\nwhen mr . j ' s pet haven starts losing business , he decides to host a pet show for all the pets in the neighborhood . kyle and mia are determined to help make the . . .\nwhen rex starts causing trouble at dr . blake ' s vet clinic , kyle knows something has to change . he decides to take rex to the dog park for training , where he . . .\nselect the product information you ' d like to include in your excel file and click [ export to excel ] . ( isbn , title , type , quantity , unit price , and amount are automatically included )\nsend personalised greeting cards ; add your photos and text . same day despatch available on all cards .\nfind birthday cards or greetings cards for any occasion and add your personal touch at funky pigeon . create personalised cards to your heart ' s content . whether you want to send a personalised birthday card or a personalised photo card , funky pigeon has a great range to choose from . with first class , same day despatch available on all personalised cards , monday to friday !\nwe have greetings cards for all occasions . choose from some of our most popular ranges which include birthday , anniversary , wedding , thank you , valentine\u2019s , mother\u2019s day and father\u2019s day cards . you will also find personalised cards for all other occasions such as new job , graduation , leaving and sympathy cards !\nyou can send a personalised card featuring everyone\u2019s favourite characters ! we have a great range of top branded greetings cards from me to you , disney , peppa pig , paw patrol , keith lemon and minions cards .\nto personalise your greetings cards , simply choose your design , then follow the steps to edit the text on both the outside and inside of your greetings card . you can even upload photos to the inside of the card too !\nevery personalised greetings card is printed with your customisation , on high quality gloss card with a superior finish . if you have any queries about any of our personalised greetings cards please visit our faqs page for more information .\nto create a personalised birthday card , visit the birthday card page , browse the categories available and then choose a card design . personalise the card by adding the name or greeting , then add a photo if required . you could create a funny birthday card by adding an anecdote to the greetings card or a picture card by adding that special photo . then follow the on - screen steps to complete your order .\nyou can also personalise our range of invitations with your own photos or text . create wedding invitations as individual as you are to send to all your guests or create personalised christening invitations for that special day .\n\u00a9 disney . \u00a9 disney / pixar . \u00a9 disney . winnie the pooh elements are based on the \u201cwinnie the pooh\u201d works by a . a . milne e . h ."]}
{"id": 55605, "summary": [{"text": "voltage pictures is an american film financing , production and distribution company founded by producer nicolas chartier .", "topic": 11}, {"text": "the company 's first financed and produced film was the hurt locker , which was nominated for nine academy awards and won six .", "topic": 11}, {"text": "on january 6 , 2011 , it was announced that voltage 's president chartier partnered with longtime hollywood gang productions executive craig flores to form voltage productions to produce large pictures set at studios , and films in the $ 15 million - $ 40 million budget range . ", "topic": 11}], "title": "voltage pictures", "paragraphs": ["neither voltage pictures nor its attorneys responded to interview requests regarding the new lawsuits .\net al , 2016 fc 881 , at para 1 [ voltage pictures 2016 ] .\nglassdoor gives you an inside look at what it ' s like to work at voltage pictures , including salaries , reviews , office photos , and more . this is the voltage pictures company profile . all content is posted anonymously by employees working at voltage pictures .\nvoltage pictures ceo nicolas chartier and voltage pictures president & coo jonathan deckter announced today that they\u2019ve tapped ara keshishian , who will be producing feature films and tv series and miniseries for the label .\na chinese manufacturing company ' s $ 350 million acquisition of voltage pictures has short - circuited .\nvoltage pictures is finally getting the names and addresses of users it alleged have pirated the studio ' s films .\nof all the busted entertainment deals involving chinese buyers , perhaps none has been stranger than the one involving voltage pictures .\nbut that wasn\u2019t what voltage pictures wanted to achieve because this was a money making exercise for them and the lawyers involved .\nbelow you find pictures of the applied power sockets and corresponding plugs . and we provide more information about the voltage and frequency .\nwhen it comes to the business model of turning piracy into profit , the name voltage pictures is never far from the action .\ni applied online . the process took 3 days . i interviewed at voltage pictures ( los angeles , ca ) in december 2015 .\nmel gibson filed a lawsuit monday against voltage pictures , alleging that the company has breached its agreement to produce \u201cthe professor and the madman . \u201d\nq : what am i missing or not understanding that leads to a company like voltage pictures pursuing this legal action ? a : statutory damages .\ncorrection , march 18 : an earlier version of this article ' s headline stated that canadians who had downloaded\nthe hurt locker\nmay soon be taken to court . this is incorrect . although produced by voltage pictures ,\nthe hurt locker\nwas not amongst the downloaded films that voltage pictures monitored .\nthe federal court ruled in february 2014 that teksavvy must hand over the personal information of 2 , 000 customers accused by voltage pictures of downloading movies illegally .\nin late 2011 , voltage pictures llc ( \u201c voltage \u201d ) , the distributor of the movie the hurt locker , attempted the same thing and succeeded . the federal court ordered three isps ( cogeco , videotron , and bell - none of which opposed the request ) to disclose the names of certain of their subscribers which voltage pictures had said were illegally sharing that movie .\nan investor has filed a $ 1 . 5 million lawsuit against voltage pictures , alleging the company failed to properly exploit a teen comedy which flopped last fall .\neven voltage admit that copyright infringement is less about consumers and more about outdated distribution models . in an interview on triple j earlier this year , michael wickstrom , vice president of royalties and music administration at voltage pictures , said :\nthe victory of nicolas chartier ' s voltage pictures over iinet in the australian federal court is both a big deal and more evidence of the crushing futility of modern copyright .\nfounded in 2005 , voltage pictures is an international sales , finance and production operation created by nicolas chartier ( the hurt locker ) and dean devlin ( independence day ) .\nthe voltage pictures long saga to sue thousands of canadians who have allegedly have ip addresses that are allegedly connected to allegedly illegal downloading of its films has recently taken on a new twist . voltage has changed law firms and tactics . it is\nthe voltage greenlight committee comprises chartier , deckter , flores and voltage pictures president of production zev foreman . it runs projects by president of international sales and distribution john fremes and his team . if the numbers work , they swing into action .\nled by indefatigable co - founder nicolas chartier , voltage pictures has scaled up its production activities in recent years , leading to five films at this year\u2019s toronto international film festival .\nan attorney who filed dozens of bittorrent copyright cases on behalf of voltage pictures and millennium films has renounced the practice , saying he was duped into participating in unethical copyright \u201ctrolling . \u201d\nsubscribe to voltage pictures for all our latest releases : urltoken distorted lauren curran and her husband russell move into the pinnacle , a sleek , modern apartment complex with all . . .\nsubscribe to voltage pictures for all our latest releases : urltoken a woman struggling with insecurity wakes from a fall believing she is the most beautiful and capable woman on the p . . .\ndallas buyers club , starring jared leto and matthew mcconaughey , is an oscar - winning film produced by independent film company voltage pictures . photograph : focus features / sportsphoto ltd . / allstar\nvoltage pictures llc of california has sued six oregonians it calls\ndoe\nwith an associated internet protocol address . it says the six infringed copyrights , directly and indirectly , and is seeking unspecified damages . voltage also says the file - sharers violated oregon trademark law .\nto uncover the alleged pirates , dallas buyers club llc , through voltage pictures , tasked german - based pirate - hunting firm maverick eye ug to identify those who were sharing the movie online .\nin the united states of america the power sockets are of type a and b . check out the following pictures .\nsubscribe to voltage pictures for all our latest releases : urltoken ross lynch stars as kyle moore , a teenager who after being uprooted by his parents ' separation and unable to fit in . . .\nin a win for consumer protection , the federal court has now rejected voltage\u2019s draft letters , criticising voltage\u2019s attempts to avoid explaining what fee it would demand .\nit\u2019s a win for voltage pictures llc , a movie production company known for dallas buyers club and the hurt locker . voltage filed the appeal against rogers communications inc . as part of a reverse class action lawsuit where it sought the identity of tens of thousands of suspected infringers .\nu . s . - based movie company voltage pictures has initiated fresh legal action in canada aimed at forcing settlements from alleged pirates . unusually , voltage is seeking remedy via a reverse class action , demanding an injunction , damages and costs against an unspecified number of internet users .\nduring the case , iinet\u2019s lawyers accused voltage of using discovery letters to threaten those who had infringed its copyright into making settlements . \u201cthese are not scare tactics , these are facts , \u201d michael wickstrom , a royalties expert and vice president of voltage pictures , told the court .\nin a spectacular setback for voltage pictures and dallas buyers club llc , justice nye perram today denied them permission to send letters to people they were accusing of having downloaded the movie dallas buyers club illegaly .\nthe dallas buyers club llc ( dbc ) , representing voltage pictures , succeeded in persuading an australian court to force a group of internet service providers to hand over the identities of 4 , 726 customers .\nvoltage pictures , the hollywood studio behind the movie in question , had sought identification , contact information and damages from more than 4 , 700 individuals who had allegedly pirated the 2013 film starring matthew mcconaughey .\nvoltage ceo nicolas chartier was traveling monday and was not immediately available for comment .\nit now appears that voltage is yet again trying its hand at equitable discovery .\nbut there ' s one small movie studio that still likes trying its hand at courtroom enforcement . court records show that voltage pictures , which made the film dallas buyers club , is happy to pursue lawsuits .\nthe case is voltage pictures llc v . does , 2013 wl 1907059 . the judge uses some blunt language to point out the potential for prejudice to defendants in joining together all users at once in a \u201creverse class actin\u201d\nsalem lawyer carl d . crowell filed the oregon lawsuits on behalf of voltage . he said voltage asked him to sue individuals to help\nstem the tide of infringements .\nvoltage filed an initial case on feb . 3 , suing 31 users over illegal downloads .\ndallas buyers club llc ' s parent company , voltage pictures , used german - based firm maverick eye ug to hunt down those sharing the film using software such as bittorrent , and uncovered the total of 4 , 726 ip addresses .\n[ 40 ] . see complaint at 1 , voltage pictures , llc v . does 1\u20135000 , no . 1 : 10 - cv - 00873 ( d . d . c . may 24 , 2010 ) , 2010 wl 4955131 .\nin 2011 , voltage pictures llc ( \u201c voltage \u201d ) , the distributor of the movie the hurt locker , tried to do what bmg failed to , six years earlier . voltage brought a motion against three isps - cogeco , videotron , and bell - asking the court to order them to disclose the names and addresses of subscribers at particular ip addresses which voltage asserted were sharing the hurt locker . none of the three isps named ( cogeco , bell and videotron ) contested the motion ( paragraph 29 ) .\nan earlier version of this story incorrectly said that teksavvy had handed over the ids of customers accused of illegally downloading its films to voltage pictures . in fact , the company says customers ' information will not be provided to voltage until all conditions of the court orders to do so are met and until those customers have been informed .\nvoltage pictures has already been heavily criticised internationally for its speculative invoicing practices . it has filed massive copyright infringement suits in the us \u2013 including one naming nearly 25 , 000 defendants for infringing copyright in its previous film , the hurt locker .\nit is unlikely that this will be the last we have heard from voltage pictures but the bar has now been set very much higher for people who want to use the courts to make significant amounts of money using speculative invoicing in australia .\nu . s . movie studio voltage pictures will have to pay $ 21 , 500 to a canadian internet provider teksavvy to help cover costs related to legal action launched against teksavvy customers accused of illegally downloading movies such as the hurt locker . \u200b\nu . s . movie studio voltage pictures will have to pay $ 21 , 500 to a canadian internet provider teksavvy to help cover costs related to legal action launched against teksavvy customers accused of illegally downloading movies such as the hurt locker . \u200b\nchinese firm in busted voltage deal says it can\u2019t be sued in u . s . \u2013 variety\nchinese metals firm in busted voltage deal says it can\u2019t be sued in u . s . court\ndespite the \u201cforthwith\u201d aspect , voltage has apparently not yet paid the money into court . indeed ,\nvoltage first requested teksavvy ' s customer information in 2012 , alleging some customers illegally downloaded movies owned by voltage , including high - profile films such as the hurt locker and dallas buyers club .\nfounded in 2005 by veteran sales agent and academy award - winner nicolas chartier , voltage pictures has emerged as one of the most distinguished and well - rounded finance , production and distribution companies in the industry with its film , television and merchandising units .\ngiven that amhari has agreed to pretty much every demand that voltage pictures has made , and has received none of the promised results , it would be nice for the court to slap the troll around a bit and at least revoke the previous default judgement .\nbut in doing so , voltage pictures is making a mess of canadian privacy laws . rogers , the service provider standing between voltage and the subscriber information it ' s demanding , wants to know why the studio is abusing canada ' s\nnotice and notice\nsystem to obtain information it ' s not supposed to be able to acquire without a court order .\nof all the busted entertainment deals involving chinese buyers , perhaps none has been stranger than the one involving voltage pictures . last november , voltage agreed to sell an 80 % stake in the company to anhui xinke new materials co . , a chinese metals manufacturer , for $ 350 million . the deal promptly collapsed a month later , amid new restrictions [ \u2026 ]\na federal court decision released thursday compels ontario - based teksavvy to identify the customers allegedly linked to downloads of films by the u . s . production company voltage pictures , which is behind the likes of the hurt locker , dallas buyers club and don jon .\n[ 42 ] . first amended complaint for copyright infringement at 1 , voltage pictures , llc v . vasquez , no . 1 : 10 - cv - 00873 - bah ( d . d . c . may 31 , 2011 ) , 2011 wl 2681946 .\nvoltage pictures co - founder nicolas chartier has never been short on ambition . the workaholic french expat ( and former janitor at disneyland paris ) , started out in hollywood as a screenwriter , worked in international sales and went on to win a best picture oscar .\nu . s . - based voltage pictures , which produced and financed 2010 ' s oscar - winning movie the hurt locker , has filed a reverse class - action lawsuit in canada . the lawsuit threatens one of the privacy provisions of canada ' s copyright law .\nthe isps \u2013 iinet , internode and amnet broadband and others \u2013 refused a request to hand over the information in october , citing previous lawsuits filed by voltage pictures , which had engaged in a practice iinet chief regulatory officer steve dalby called \u201cspeculative invoicing\u201d ahead of the lawsuit .\nan investor has filed a $ 1 . 5 million lawsuit against voltage pictures , alleging the company failed to properly exploit a teen comedy which flopped last fall . gerard barba , a french executive in the medical logistics industry , invested $ 1 . 7 million with voltage in 2014 . the investment was intended to cover half the budget of \u201cgood kids , \u201d a [ \u2026 ]\nchinese metals firm in busted voltage deal says it can ' t be sued in u . s . court\nattorneys for voltage would not comment on the litigation , except to say it involves a\nserious matter .\nsubject to an appeal by iinet , voltage pictures will write to the 4726 soon - to - be - outed pirates and ask them for money , having first had the letters vetted by his honour to ensure there is no hanky panky with\nspeculative invoices\n( ambit claims ) .\n[ 26 ] . see silvers v . sony pictures entm\u2019t , inc . , 402 f . 3d 881 , 884 ( 9th cir . 2005 ) ( en banc ) .\nin 2012 , voltage targeted canadian isp teksavvy in a long drawn out battle to identify 2000 allegedly pirating users in order to force them to settle . now , four years later , voltage are back again with a new strategy .\nrich also argued that voltage\u2019s attorneys failed to properly serve xinke with the complaint . according to xinke , voltage served the suit on leodis matthews , an attorney for zhong lun who no longer represents xinke . xinke argues that voltage should have served the suit in accordance with the terms of the hague convention , which entails noticing government officials in beijing .\nduring the case , michael wickstrom , vice president of royalties and music administration at voltage pictures , the parent company of dallas buyers club llc , objected to iinet providing examples of the speculative invoicing letters sent in similar us cases , stating that in australia the format of the letters would be different .\nvoltage pictures ' lawyer claims it ' s a precedent setting decision that will make it much cheaper for companies to pursue those who illegally download films and other content in canada . but digital policy experts don ' t believe there ' s cause for other film and television studios to celebrate just yet .\nnow , in late 2012 , voltage is suing teksavvy to have them release names and addresses of people on their networks who are purportedly infringing voltage\u2019s copyright . unlike the earlier case , teksavvy has said publically it will fight this request .\nbut justice nye perram rejected voltage\u2019s attempts to multiply these fees , potentially thousands of times , for every other user in the bittorrent swarm . his honour also rejected voltage\u2019s attempt to claim money for other infringements consumers may have admitted to .\nin late 2014 , voltage pictures \u2013 the company behind oscar winning movie ' dallas buyers club ' \u2013 started proceedings against australian users it accused of downloading its movie , just as it has in both the us and canada . the alleged australian infringements all occurred between 2 april 2014 and 27 may 2014 .\nfor voltage pictures , producers of the movie dallas buyers club , extracting substantial fines from a large number of australians who downloaded their movie illegally should have been relatively straightforward . they had used the model in other countries successfully and australia had politicians and a legal framework that supported the protection of intellectual property .\nin 2012 voltage pictures filed a lawsuit , seeking to obtain the names and addresses of internet service provider ( isp ) teksavvy solutions inc . ' s customers who were believed to have downloaded the studio ' s films . two years later , a toronto federal court ruled in favour of voltage ' s claim\u2014but ordered the studio to pay teksavvy the\nreasonable costs\nassociated with obtaining this information from the isp ' s systems .\ndavis was practicing immigration law in san diego when crowell asked him to help with the copyright cases in march 2015 , according to the suit . soon , davis began filing federal suits for illegal downloads of \u201c dallas buyers club \u201d and \u201cthe cobbler , \u201d both produced by voltage pictures , among other films .\nvoltage ' s oregon infringement lawsuits say voltage and its co - plaintiffs were damaged not just by\nthe simple theft of intellectual property ,\nbut by\ntheft through sales and advertising\nof the movies ' trailers , images and logos .\nbut crowell , voltage ' s lawyer , said users must learn they can ' t steal movies\nwith impunity .\nvoltage requested that it not be required to pay any fees and disbursements to rogers for its compliance with the disclosure order .\n[ 158 ] . plaintiff voltage pictures , llc has also filed multiple - defendant cases in at least one state court under a theory of trademark infringement . the relevant cause of action does not allow for statutory damages , but there would be nothing to prevent voltage from threatening the account holders of the ip addresses it seeks to discover with statutory damages under copyright once it learns their identities . see , e . g . , voltage pictures , llc , v . doe no . 1 , nos . 6 : 14 - cv - 812 - mc , 6 : 14 - cv - 816 - mc , 2014 wl 2830845 , at * 1 ( d . or . june 20 , 2014 ) ( holding state law claim was preempted by copyright law ) .\na scene from the movie\nthe hurt locker\n. a federal court decision compels ontario - based teksavvy to identify the customers allegedly linked to downloads of films by the u . s . production company voltage pictures , which is behind the likes of \u201cthe hurt locker , \u201d \u201cdallas buyers club\u201d and \u201cdon jon . \u201d\nbut the case management process will ensure that voltage does not overstate its case in the letters to alleged downloaders , he said .\nrich argued that even if a california judge were to grant damages to voltage , the award could not be enforced in china .\nvoltage was also ordered to pay any costs that teksavvy incurs in identifying the customers in the case , as well as legal fees .\n\u201ca search of the california secretary of state\u2019s online database , however , reveals no registered entity with the name \u2018lost dog\u2019 or \u2018lost dog productions\u2019 . moreover , although \u2018voltage pictures , llc\u2019 is registered with the california secretary of state , and has the same address as venice pi , llc , the parent company named in plaintiff\u2019s corporate disclosure form , \u2018voltage productions , llc , \u2019 cannot be found in the california secretary of state\u2019s online database and does not appear to exist . \u201d\nvoltage has assembled an exciting array of over 180 motion pictures , from prestige dramas , epic scale adventures and comedies ; to action , romances and genre films . the films in the voltage library have received a total of nine oscars , including best picture and best director for the hurt locker , and two golden globes . in addition , they have been nominated for fifteen oscars and five golden globes , as well numerous pga , dga , sag , bafta awards and nominations .\nan attorney who filed dozens of bittorrent copyright cases on behalf of voltage pictures and millennium films has renounced the practice , saying he was duped into participating in unethical copyright \u201ctrolling . \u201d james s . davis filed suit against his former legal partner and his former clients in san diego superior court in july . in the complaint , [ \u2026 ]\nthis isn ' t the first time at bat for voltage pictures . last year it sued more than 2 , 300 individual defendants for illegally sharing the steven seagal flick maximum conviction . with prenda - like schemes on the minds of many federal judges , some of voltage ' s subpoenas were quashed . one judge wrote he was concerned that\nthe judicial authority of the united states may be used to wrest improvident settlements from pro se litigants under threat of huge statutory penalties .\nmel gibson filed a lawsuit monday against voltage pictures , alleging that the company has breached its agreement to produce \u201cthe professor and the madman . \u201d gibson has been developing the project for years , which is based on the simon winchester book about the making of the oxford english dictionary . gibson plays the professor , james murray , who [ \u2026 ]\nif voltage succeeds , then the accused will have plenty of reason to opt out , however , if opting out means exposing your true identity , then voltage will send threatening letters to those who opt out and also expect a payment from those who did not opt out .\nin the united states of america the standard voltage is 120 v and the frequency is 60 hz . you can use your electric appliances in the united states of america , because the standard voltage ( 120 v ) is the same as in the united states of america .\nmore to devil\u2019s advocate , prof geist , matt , regarding canipre ( the bittorrent monitoring firm working for voltage ) , and barry logan .\nin an interview with triple j ' s hack current affairs program , michael wickstrom \u2014 the vice president of royalties at dallas buyers club ' s parent company voltage pictures \u2014 said that the widely - shared\neight thousand , 10 thousand , 20 thousand\ndollar figures were for infringements in the us , where the infringers had been alleged to be uploading and sharing multiple movies and pieces of content owned by voltage , rather than just a single copy of a single film like dallas buyers club .\nwe believe it ' s a very important decision because it ' s doesn ' t make it cost - prohibitive to pursue downloaders ,\nsaid james zibarras , the lawyer representing voltage pictures .\nwe see it as a green light by the court\u2014that the court recognizes the importance of this kind of lawsuit that pursues illegal downloading and protects copyright holders .\nthe voltage pictures vp also detailed the company ' s standard process for sending these infringement letters out to alleged downloaders :\nduring what we call the discovery process , when we get the settlement letter . . . that ' s the first letter that goes out to the account holder \u2014 to say there was an infringement , taking place at this ip address .\nso , basically like any other large - scale trolling operations : file tons of lawsuits , hope for enough quick settlements to turn a profit , and duck out of any cases as quickly as possible when defendants push back . it ' s probably safe to assume any illegal activity by the voltage pictures ' subsidiaries isn ' t limited to defrauding one of its legal reps .\nfounded by producer nicolas chartier in 2005 , voltage pictures began as a foreign sales outfit before venturing into production with the hurt locker in 2008 . the company has since produced over 150 films \u2014 mostly mid - budget projects in the $ 15 million - $ 40 million range \u2014 including dallas buyers club ( 2013 ) and the forthcoming horror flick keep watching , starring bella thorne .\ncopyright cases are complex in their own right but this strategy from voltage will set in motion a vigorous scratching of heads . definitely one to watch .\nmeanwhile , in canada , copyright trolls are trying a novel approach to suing alleged file sharers in big bunches : the reverse class action . voltage pictures is suing a nominative\nclass\nof does yet to be named for copyright infringement . this is its attempt to route around restrictions placed on it by another court , as well as the costs associated with complying with the demands .\nvoltage pictures , which owns dallas buyers club , has been trying to identify over 4 , 700 iinet subscribers who it alleges downloaded illicit copies of the movie . earlier this year , the federal court agreed that iinet should hand over subscriber details , but warned that any letter sent to account holders must first be approved by the court to protect consumers from abuse of the legal system .\ncompanies like amazon and netflix understand the dynamic of distributing content globally at an affordable price . as they increasingly become the producers of this content , companies like voltage pictures , and the geolocked distribution mechanisms they rely on to make money will be forced to change their practices to compete . this is far more likely to happen before they have managed to change the public\u2019s attitude to downloading content .\nif the standard voltage in your country is in the range of 220 - 240 v ( as is in the uk , europe , asia , africa and australia ) , you need a voltage converter in the united states of america . some say you can carefully try to use your appliances in the united states of america without a converter . most likely they won ' t be damaged , but may not function optimally . if you don ' t want to take any chances , use a converter . you can find voltage converters at amazon . you can also consider a combined power plug adapter / voltage converter .\non thursday , voltage filed a first amendment complaint accusing matthews of negligence in his handling of the escrow on the deal , adding to earlier fraud claims .\nin the usa , an attempt by voltage to use a \u201creverse class action\u201d was tossed by a federal district court judge in oregon in 2013 . according the\nthe full implications of the strategy began to emerge in recent weeks as voltage asked the court to order rogers to disclose the identity of its john doe .\nvoltage\u2019s swift response time and capital ties proved advantageous . once penn signed on in july , schedules were aligned and cameras are set to roll on september 26 in ireland . voltage will launch sales in toronto . looking ahead , there are new frontiers to cross . voltage\u2019s young international television division can fully finance or co - finance original material or license the company\u2019s film properties . it will start sales in mipcom on the six - episode age of the living dead .\n\u201cthe voltage parties seek to certify this application as a class proceeding as a way to address these issues and obtain reasonable compensation for the significant damages that each proposed class member has caused , in a cost - effective and fair manner for both the voltage parties and the proposed class members , \u201d the application reads .\non december 7 , 2012 , voltage asked the federal court to order teksavvy , a smaller canadian isp , to disclose the names and addresses of the people behind certain ip addresses who had , between september 1 and october 30 , 2012 , purportedly infringed voltage\u2019s copyright by distributing its movies on bittorrent p2p ( peer to peer ) networks . voltage , of course , wants the information to sue those individuals ( and likely to attempt to settle with them for money payments . )\nat that point , davis had filed 58 copyright cases for downloads of two voltage films ( \u201cdallas buyers club , \u201d \u201cthe cobbler\u201d ) , three millennium films ( \u201clondon has fallen , \u201d \u201ccriminal , \u201d \u201cseptembers of shiraz\u201d ) and two benaroya pictures films ( \u201cqueen of the desert , \u201d \u201ccell\u201d ) . he dismissed the cases or turned them over to other counsel and withdrew from the copyright enforcement campaign .\nvoltage has been derided as a\ncopyright troll\nfor its pursuit of file - sharing movie - watchers . its tactics are attacked on multiple online sites .\nthe court accepted that voltage could ask for the costs of a single copy of the film and an appropriately proportioned fee to recover its legal costs so far .\nin the united states of america the power sockets are of type a and b . the standard voltage is 120 v and the standard frequency is 60 hz .\nanother copyright trolling operation appears to be headed off the rails . the spectacular disintegration of the porn trolling prenda law firm has been a joy to behold , ultimately ending in federal indictments for paul hansmeier and john steele . where this one is headed , it ' s too early to say , but it appears one lawyer employed by litigious subsidiaries of voltage pictures has had enough . ( h / t fightcopyrighttrolls )\nstrong producer voices at the company help shape an eclectic roster . mike de luca\u2019s former production lieutenant alissa phillips recently came on board and the team includes voltage pictures senior vice - president of production dominic rustam . \u201cthe idea is to get different tastes and different sensibilities , \u201d says chartier . \u201cif two people like this movie , maybe they\u2019re right and if somebody else doesn\u2019t like it , maybe they\u2019re wrong . \u201d\nin july 2016 , voltage pictures proposed a \u201creverse\u201d class action alleging copyright infringement and claiming declaratory and injunctive relief against a respondent whose identity is unknown . this is a unique approach to suing alleged file sharers en masse , a practice resembling that of \u2018copyright trolls\u2019 ( a rights holder that enforces copyright it owns to profit from quick settlements and litigation ) . it is an opportunistic practice , which courts generally frown upon .\nearlier this year , voltage pictures , which previously engaged in a lengthy court battle to require canadian isps to disclose the names of alleged file sharers , adopted a new legal strategy . while the company obtained an order to disclose names in the earlier case , it came with conditions and costs . its latest approach involves filing a reverse class action lawsuit against an unknown number of alleged uploaders of five of its movies .\nan australian justice will personally decide how much money voltage pictures will be able to demand from individuals . \u201ci will also impose a condition on the applicants that they are to submit to me a draft of any letter they propose to send to account holders associated with the ip addresses which have been identified , \u201d justice nye perram said . another stipulation of the ruling was the the identities of the alleged pirates remain confidential .\nwhile teksavvy had asked for nearly $ 350 , 000 , voltage claimed it should cost under $ 1 , 000 for customer information to be obtained . ultimately , the court ruled that voltage must pay just $ 22 , 000 for information associated with the 2 , 114 ip addresses flagged by the studio for allegedly downloading copyrighted content .\nif voltage is asking for figures in excess of [ $ 100 ] i think the court is going to shut them down pretty darn quickly ,\nfewer said .\npreviously , voltage sued over another oscar - winning film , the hurt locker , as early as 2010 , making the studio a pioneer in the mass - lawsuit field .\nin just one example of the tide of litigation , scores of defendants in chicago and the suburbs , named only by their internet protocol addresses , are named in 27 separate lawsuits filed by voltage pictures assusing them of illegally downloading the oscar - winning dallas buyer ' s club . the fine they could face if found liable of the one download : $ 150 , 000 , per a 1976 copyright law that was aimed at preventing bootlegging .\nbarba accuses voltage ceo nicolas chartier of failing to consult with him before selling distribution rights at prices well below the agreed - upon \u201ctake\u201d price . the suit also accuses voltage of deliberately failing to sell the rights to certain territories . to date , barba has received about $ 200 , 000 in proceeds from the film , according to his attorneys .\naalto ordered that before voltage can send a letter to the alleged downloaders , it must return to court to get the wording of its communications cleared by a case management judge .\n\u201cthrough custom - designed software designed to track copyright infringements , and the online identities of those who commit such infringements ( by way of ip address and time of infringement ) , the voltage parties have identified many thousand instances of their films ( including the works ) being illegally offered for download from individuals using the internet , \u201d the voltage application reads .\nultimately , justice perram refused to allow voltage to send the letters in their current form . voltage will still be allowed to send letters in the future , but only if it promises to limit the damages it is seeking to a more reasonable amount . it will have to back this promise up with a $ 600 , 000 bond payment to the court .\nfewer said he was happy that the court will vet any letters that voltage sends to alleged copyright offenders , since they ' re typically designed to scare people into settling a case .\nvoltage has been in l . a . superior court ever since , seeking the return of a $ 4 million deposit . the company sued both xinke and the zhong lun law firm , alleging that the firm set up the deal in such a way as to allow xinke to back out without forfeiting the deposit . zhong lun , which has an l . a . - based affiliate , has countered that it owed no fiduciary duty to voltage , and in essence contends that voltage has no one but itself to blame for losing out on the money .\nwith voltage now having 2000 or so actual names , and with their other activities going forward now that norwich orders have been found effective , this is likely to become a live issue .\nrogers was compelled by the court to disclose only the name and address of the alleged infringer and voltage was ordered to pay rogers $ 100 per hour , plus hst , for its time spent assembling the information for voltage . the fee was mandated to be paid in full prior to the disclosure of the contact information . rogers was also awarded its costs on the motion .\nteksavvy says those customers ' information will not be provided to voltage unless and until all conditions of the court orders to do so are met , and until those customers have been informed .\nfinding the internet addresses of the downloaders was relatively easy . voltage used a german company maverickeye to simply monitor people who were \u201ctorrenting\u201d the movie dallas buyers club during two months of 2014 .\n\u201cara\u2019s experience and relationships will make an immediate impact as we strive to continue to deliver high quality content to our distribution partners the world over . \u201d said voltage president & coo jonathan deckter .\nxinke\u2019s attorney also suggested that voltage \u201ccould and should\u201d file suit in china , \u201cwhere plaintiffs would be afforded similar procedural protections and could enforce a future judgment , if any , against xinke . \u201d\nare you planning to visit the united states of america ? select your country of residence to check automatically if you need a power plug adapter or voltage converter in the united states of america .\nrogers sole interest seems to be is in getting paid for its efforts in complying with the order to disclose the identities of the customers that voltage wants to sweep into the reverse class action .\nvoltage is a smaller , independent film company \u2013 recent releases have included don jon , killer joe and thanks for sharing . it has aggressively pursued copyright infringement cases in the us and denmark .\nsounds to me like voltage is just trying to get at the personal identification of people that they can not get by going after the isps . after all , if every defendant involved drops out , then at best voltage will get their ids and at worst it will have been a process of waste for the courts . so its a fishing expedition , and should just be thrown out ?\nvoltage has been accused of threatening lawsuits against thousands of bittorrent users in the u . s . typically internet users do not have the resources to fight the threat of a lawsuit , mchaffie said .\ni believe voltage quit that case because the similar one in australia had the judge call their demands surreal and told them they couldn\u2019t threaten more than a few hundred dollars for out of court settlement .\nare you planning to visit the united states of america ? check if you need a power plug adapter or voltage converter for the power sockets ( outlets ) used in the united states of america .\nwhen the two parties couldn ' t come to an agreement , the case again returned to court . but on tuesday , a toronto federal court finally ruled how much voltage should have to pay .\nvoltage is a co - financier and sales agent for wind river , directed by taylor sheridan , starring jeremy renner and elizabeth olsen , which premiered to rave reviews at the 2017 sundance film festival .\nit appears to me that voltage intends to go after subscribers that span multiple isp\u2019s , do you think this is the case ? i do not see anything that limits the subscribers to one particular isp .\n\u201cthe proposed representative respondent , john doe # 1 , as well as each member of the proposed respondent class\u2026 . are persons whose names and identities are currently unknown to the voltage parties , but who have unlawfully , and without the voltage parties\u2019 authorization or consent , infringed copyright in the works , including by illegally uploading and distributing the works for free , in full or in part , over the internet . \u201d\nteksavvy ' s lead counsel nicholas mchaffie , a lawyer with stikeman elliott , said the safeguards the judge put in place would put voltage on a\ntight leash\nand help to discourage \u201ccopyright trolling . \u201d\nvoltage appears to have stopped filing the maximum conviction - related suits in april of 2013 . now , it seems to be hoping for better results from its copyright assault given the oscar win under its belt .\ninterestingly , voltage is open about the reasons behind this new strategy , noting that widespread piracy and the high cost of litigation means it has sought a cheaper way to target large numbers of infringers at once .\nif they do , however , other questions are raised , including whether those who opt - out will be allowed to keep their anonymity . if they are not , this could play right into voltage\u2019s hands .\nvoltage ' s subsidiary dbc llc initiated court proceedings against australian internet service providers ( isps ) iinet , internode , dodo , amnet and adam internet in november 2014 to compel them to release their subscriber details .\non the facts of this case , there is some evidence that voltage has been engaged in litigation which may have an improper purpose . however , the evidence is not sufficiently compelling for this court at this juncture in the proceeding to make any definitive determination of the motive of voltage ,\nwrote prothonotary kevin aalto . a prothonotary is a judicial officer of the federal court with many of the powers of a judge .\nany correspondence sent by voltage to any subscriber shall clearly state in bold type that no court has yet made a determination that such subscriber has infringed or is liable in any way for payment of damages .\nan industry group which represents six major motion picture companies says its members go after websites that engage in large - scale piracy , but does not sue based on individual ip addresses , like in the voltage suit .\nfor voltage , however , the decision removes the \u201cinsurmountable economic barrier\u201d of paying the fee for the 55 , 000 people it identifies as infringers , said ken clark , one of the lawyers representing the movie producer .\nsaid chartier : \u201ccraig and i have wanted to work together for a long time . as he expressed interest in building a company , i wanted to partner with him to develop and package bigger films we could set up at studios and eventually have the option of being involved in international sales and co - financing through voltage pictures . as we grow , we\u2019ll produce and finance some films , co - finance others , and others we\u2019ll straight sell as a sales agent . i wanted to have the option to try different projects in the marketplace . \u201d\nas a result , those teksavvy customers could eventually receive a letter from voltage threatening legal action . under the federal copyright act , statutory damages for non - commercial infringement range between $ 100 and $ 5 , 000 .\naccording to the suit , the contract gives gibson the right to choose between voltage\u2019s cut and safinia\u2019s cut . but safinia was prevented from shooting the full screenplay and has been unable to complete a cut , gibson alleges .\nif voltage succeeds in the case , which should be dealt with this year , one of the last remaining benefits of an already imperfect system will be lost and with it , further erosion of internet privacy in canada .\nbut while the court sided with voltage ' s efforts to go after copyright violators , it sought to protect against the company acting ,\ninappropriately in the enforcement of its rights to the detriment of innocent internet users .\nin the voltage reverse class action litigation holds that , absent regulations , isps cannot require any reimbursement for the costs of forwarding notices or disclosing the identity of allegedly infringing subscribers pursuant to a court order . the court concluded :\nlooking to the future , voltage plans to continue its history of partnering with the most respected talents in the industry and to continue producing , financing and selling a diverse array of films that connect with audiences around the world .\niinet refused to hand over the account details of the 4 , 726 ip addresses demanded by voltage , and took it to court , where , in early april , the judges sided with voltage . however , in a massive blow to voltage , they required that any letters sent out to people be approved by the court , undermining the key tactic of exaggerating claims in these kinds of cases . most such cases rely on threatening significant damages at court in order to ' encourage ' the recipient to settle , but justice perram has indicated that the damages could be as low as au $ 10 ( us $ 8 ) , although there could be significant court costs as well .\nnow , in this reverse class action , voltage is going to use whichever subscriber name it happens to pry loose first as the\nlead defendant\nin the lawsuit . instead of\ndoe ,\nthe lawsuit will be amended to carry that unlucky person ' s name on the first page , and designate that person as\nrepresentative\nof every other doe voltage has yet to unmask . obviously , the privacy implications for that person are immense .\nthis would be a major setback to the speculative invoicing model used by voltage , which relies on the high potential damages , plus the significant cost of defending a case ( greater than the settlement demanded ) to ensure a steady revenue stream . with the court restricting the intimidating language , and the offer of free legal counsel to defend the cases , it may end up being far more costly for voltage to pursue claims than they can hope to recoup .\nthe voltage filing seeks certification of the class , a declaration that each member of the class has infringed its copyright , an injunction stopping further infringement , damages , and costs of the legal proceedings . voltage names as its representative respondent john doe ( linked to a rogers ip address ) . it admits that it does not know the names or identifies of any members of its proposed class , but seeks to group anyone in canada who infringed the copyright on one of the five movies . voltage does not say how many people it has identified as infringing its copyright . it urges the court to issue an order to stop the infringement and to assess damages to be paid by each person .\nvoltage envisions using the personal information of a single random person as the lead name in a high - profile class - action lawsuit , a much more intrusive use of the information with far - reaching implications for the affected individual .\nthe suit also claims that voltage showed a portion of the film to distributors at the cannes film festival , and has been screening the film in l . a . county , in violation of gibson\u2019s right to select the final cut .\nin the united states of america the standard voltage is 120 v and the frequency is 60 hz . you can use your electric appliances in the united states of america , if the standard voltage in your country is in between 110 - 127 v ( as is in the us , canada and most south american countries ) . manufacturers take small deviations ( plus or minus 5 % ) into account . be careful if you bring appliances from japan ( 100 v ) .\ndbc , owned by voltage pictures , has been among the most aggressive practitioners of mass copyright litigation . data from lex machina shows it filed over 250 cases in united states courts . once it gets subscriber details , dbc demands as much as $ 5 , 000 per torrented file . obviously , this amount bears little relationship to the actual harm it has suffered ( the movie is available on itunes for $ 14 . 99 ) . but dbc is able to use the expense of litigation , and the threat of statutory damages , to extract settlements hundreds of times higher than the cost of its movie .\nsubscribe to voltage pictures for all our latest releases : urltoken i feel pretty in i feel pretty an ordinary woman who struggles with feelings of insecurity and inadequacy on a daily basis wakes from a fall believing she is suddenly the most beautiful and capable woman on the planet . with this newfound confidence she is empowered to live her life fearlessly and flawlessly , but what will happen when she realizes her appearance never changed ? directors : abby kohn & marc silverstein stars : amy schumer , michelle williams , rory scovel , emily ratajkowski , aidy bryant , busy phillips , tom hopper with naomi campbell and lauren hutton show less"]}
{"id": 55609, "summary": [{"text": "the agricultural research institute of ontario is an ontarian government crown corporation , established in 1962 , by the ario act , to \" advocate areas of research for the betterment of agriculture , veterinary medicine and consumer studies \" and \" increase the production efficiency and marketing of agricultural products by stimulating interest in research \" .", "topic": 33}, {"text": "it is located adjacent to the university of guelph campus . ", "topic": 38}], "title": "agricultural research institute of ontario", "paragraphs": ["agricultural research institute of ontario act , r . s . o . 1990 , c . a . 13\n2 ( 1 ) the agricultural research institute of ontario , a body corporate responsible to the minister , is continued under the name agricultural research institute of ontario in english and institut de recherche agricole de l\u2019ontario in french . r . s . o . 1990 , c . a . 13 , s . 2 ( 1 ) .\nthe agricultural research institute of ontario provides advice to the minister on strategic directions for research activities that contribute to prosperous , competitive and sustaina ble agricultural and food sectors and rural communities in ontario . ario is also an advocate for the future of omafra ' s research system .\nthe agricultural research institute of ontario ( ario ) was created in 1962 and continues its mandate under the agricultural research institute of ontario act . r . s . o . 1990 , c . a . 13 as amended ( ario act ) and reports to the minister of agriculture , food and rural affairs ( omafra ) .\nincrease the production efficiency and marketing of agricultural products by stimulating interest in research .\n1 . foot note : kpmg . development of a comprehensive agri - food r & d infrastructure strategy for the agricultural research institute of ontario : background research paper . march 7 , 2008 .\nthe agricultural research institute of ontario is a corporate body which reports directly to the minister of agriculture , food and rural affairs . it was created in 1962 by the ario act to :\n( 6 ) a majority of the members of the research institute constitutes a quorum .\nthe agricultural research institute of ontario ( ario ) is classified as a board - governed provincial agency reporting to the minister of agriculture , food and rural affairs . ario is focused on ensuring ontario maintains its competitive advantage in agri - food and agri - products research and innovation and concentrates its efforts in these four ways :\nestablished in 1874 , the ontario agricultural college ( oac ) is a founding college of the university of guelph and is canada ' s largest and most renowned agricultural college . oac is a global leader in education , research and service focusing on agriculture , food , the environment and communities .\n\u201cresearch institute\u201d means the agricultural research institute of ontario . ( \u201cinstitut de recherche\u201d ) r . s . o . 1990 , c . a . 13 , s . 1 ; 1994 , c . 27 , s . 5 ( 1 ) ; 2009 , c . 33 , sched . 1 , s . 3 ( 1 ) .\n12 ( 1 ) there shall be a comptroller for the research institute who is responsible to the director of research .\nongoing discussions with beef farmers of ontario regarding the consolidation of beef research at elora and new liskeard continued throughout 2015 .\n( 4 ) the director of research may direct the research institute to exercise its powers under subsection ( 3 ) and the research institute shall comply . 1994 , c . 27 , s . 5 ( 6 ) .\n( 3 ) an easement or covenant entered into by the research institute may be assigned to any person designated by the director of research .\ninvestments in research and innovation will enhance the sustainability and profitability of ontario ' s agri - food and rural sectors , strengthen ontario ' s economy and create more good jobs for the people of this province .\nresearch stations and infrastructure are an important platform for conducting agri - food research . ario owns 14 research stations and 3 agricultural colleges located across ontario . these facilities provide the capacity for research on a wide variety of agri - food issues . an ario - led reinvestment strategy is currently being implemented to revitalize research infrastructure to support demand - driven research . more about the properties .\na world - wide scan of how other jurisdictions organize and manage agricultural and agri - food research and development infrastructure was completed by kpmg on behalf of ario 1 . this scan concluded that jurisdictions around the world who lead in agricultural research and innovation have these success factors for agri - food and agri - products research and innovation strategic business planning and infrastructure capacity :\nadvisory body providing strategic direction for research activities that support competitive , sustainable agriculture , food and rural sectors in ontario .\nthe institute provided the foundation for , and is a key component of , the omafra research advisory network ( oran ) . the network identifies priorities for omafra funded research and guides research program development .\n( 5 ) when the term of a member of the research institute expires , he or she continues to be a member until a successor is appointed .\n14 lieutenant governor in council may make regulations defining agricultural lands for the purposes of this act . 1994 , c . 27 , s . 5 ( 12 ) .\nfor a full listing of research institutes , centres and groups at the university of guelph , visit the office of research website .\n( 2 ) the research institute may take by gift , grant , donation or bequest money for use in research or the conservation , protection or preservation of agricultural lands . r . s . o . 1990 , c . a . 13 , s . 4 ( 2 ) ; 1994 , c . 27 , s . 5 ( 5 ) .\nunder the ario act , the institute may accept gifts , grants , donations or bequest money for use in research and the director of research holds and administers these funds received\nin trust\n.\nwelcome to the new e - laws . it\u2019s now easier than ever to find ontario laws . we welcome your\n( 6 ) a sale , lease or other disposition made by the research institute under this act may be for purposes unrelated to the objects of this act if any proceeds or benefits obtained by the research institute as a result are used for those objects . 1994 , c . 27 , s . 5 ( 6 ) .\nmission : ario ' s mission is to facilitate leadership and investment in research infrastructure that is fundamental to the enhancement of ontario ' s rural and agri - food value chain .\n( 5 ) an easement or covenant granted to , entered into with or assigned to or by the research institute shall not be modified or discharged without the written agreement of the director of research or the research institute\u2019s assignee , as applicable , and the owner or subsequent owners of the real property against which the easement or covenant is registered . 1994 , c . 27 , s . 5 ( 7 ) .\nthe director of research of ario is appointed under the ario act to administer the business and affairs of the institute . the director of research is the adm of research & corporate services division . continued training & orientation of ario membersensure ministry staff & ario members are familiar with ario - omafra memorandum of understanding ( mou ) which details all roles & responsibilities as defined in the ario act\nadvises minister of agriculture , food and rural affairs on strategic directions for research activities . * advocates for future of omafra ' s research system * key component of omafra research advisory network ( oran ) ; identifies priorities for funded research and guides research program development comprised of ario director of research and up to 15 members who reflect ontario ' s agri - tech industry ; a director from agriculture and agri - food canada serves as ex - officio to ario . research and innovation branch of the ministry of agriculture , food and rural affairs provides secretariat support to ario and administers research programs on behalf of ario .\nthe lric at elora : the livestock research and innovation corporation ( lric ) , representing the primary livestock commodity groups ( beef farmers of ontario , ontario pork , dairy farmers of ontario and the poultry industry council ) have confirmed 20 % support for the capital costs of redevelopment of elora into the livestock research and innovation complex . this has established a new model of shared investment between industry and government that will be used for all future centres under the ario ' s infrastructure strategy and is demonstrated through the dairy industry contribution of $ 5million ( 20 % ) towards the $ 25 million new dairy research facility recently completed .\nplanning continues on a new facility for the guelph turfgrass institute and the relocation of research plots with detail design underway . a transfer payment between the university of guelph and ario was signed and initial funds transferred .\nthe agri - food and agri - products industry contributes more than $ 33 billion ( thirty three billion dollars ) to the ontario economy and employs approximately 700 , 000 people . research and innovation are key contributors to the strength of ontario ' s agri - food industry . ontario is a top innovator in agri - food , developing value - added products and providing industry solutions that contribute to a competitive and sustainable agri - food sector .\nraise industry and the public ' s awareness ( through outreach events such as canada ' s outdoor farm show ) of ontario ' s agri - food research priorities and strategic partnerships that align with stakeholders ( e . g . industry , aafc , and universities , particularly the uofg ) and that strengthen ontario ' s agri - food research and innovation system .\nomafra engaged infrastructure ontario on behalf of ario to acquire additional land to expand the elora research station to support current activities and future development . this acquisition is expected to be completed during the first half of 2016 .\nin conclusion , to continue enabling ontario ' s economic growth , ontario needs to focus its agri - food and agri - products research and innovation , on the development of innovative products , safe food and sustainable and efficient production . to do so effectively , ontario ' s agri - food and agri - products sectors must have the appropriate research and innovation infrastructure platforms , with oversight by new governance models that reflect increased industry investment , access , and involvement in partnerships between government , industry and academia .\n( 1 . 1 ) the corporations act does not apply to the research institute . 2017 , c . 20 , sched . 7 , s . 76 ( 1 ) .\n5 except with the approval of the minister , the research institute shall not incur any liability or make any expenditure that is not provided for in the income for the research institute unless provided for by money appropriated therefor by the legislature or for which funds otherwise have been furnished therefor . r . s . o . 1990 , c . a . 13 , s . 5 .\nin addition , ario is collaborating with omafra , agriculture and agri - food canada ( aafc ) and other innovation partners to leverage opportunities under gf2 , a federal , provincial and territorial agricultural policy framework . gf2 in ontario was announced jointly by canada and omafra on april 2 , 2013 and focuses on innovation , competitiveness and market development initiatives .\nin addition , innovative projects are receiving a higher level of government support through ontario ' s gf2 cost - share programs for producers , processors and collaborations and organizations .\nario presented the following recommendations to the former minister of agriculture , food and rural affairs\ndefining an infrastructure strategy for agri - food and rural research , discovery , adaptation and commercialization in ontario\nin 2008 .\n( 3 ) the research institute shall include such additional content in the annual report as the minister may require . 2017 , c . 34 , sched . 46 , s . 3 .\ncurrently ario receives industry funding as a condition of previous capital investments to industry by the province under the ontario ethanol growth fund ( oegf ) to be used to support omafra ' s open research programs administered by ario .\n( d ) perform such other duties and functions as may be assigned to him or her from time to time by the director of research or by the research institute . r . s . o . 1990 , c . a . 13 , s . 12 .\nario continues to seek out non - government sources of capital investment from agricultural and agri - food related industry partners . the livestock sectors have agreed to the current model being used to develop the dairy research facility at elora , whereby , industry will provide 20 % ( twenty percent ) of the capital costs of any construction / redevelopment projects .\nsignificant upgrades to the winchester site ( eastern ontario component of a network of integrated field crop sites ) including people , equipment and land ( tiling ) were put in place for the 2015 growing season .\n10 the director of research shall have supervision over every program for which funds have been supplied by the research institute . r . s . o . 1990 , c . a . 13 , s . 10 ; 1994 , c . 27 , s . 5 ( 11 ) .\nchampions will define the infrastructure requirements to support the value - added vision for agri - food research , discovery , adaptation and commercialization in ontario , expecting that they include provincial , federal and other infrastructure capacity .\n9 ( 1 ) there shall be a director of research appointed by the minister who shall be the administrator of the business and affairs of the research institute . r . s . o . 1990 , c . a . 13 , s . 9 ( 1 ) ; 1994 , c . 27 , s . 5 ( 8 ) .\n6 the accounts of the research institute are subject to audit by the auditor general . r . s . o . 1990 , c . a . 13 , s . 6 ; 2004 , c . 17 , s . 32 .\nthe research and innovation branch of the ministry provides secretariat support to ario and administers research programs on behalf of ario . the following staff play a key role :\nprovide operational and managerial oversight of the 17 agri - food research properties comprised of over 300 buildings , 6 , 500 acres of land and over 40 tenants ( both government and non - government ) to ensure effective and efficient management of the research property portfolio in support of the various research programs .\nario and its members undertake focused activities to generate increased awareness of omafra ' s agricultural , agri - food and agri - products priorities and generate buy - in for the ario ' s infrastructure strategy through increased ario member engagement with agri - food industry stakeholders .\n( 1 . 1 ) the not - for - profit corporations act , 2010 does not apply to the research institute . 2017 , c . 20 , sched . 8 , s . 62 ( 2 ) .\n4 . 1 ( 1 ) an easement or covenant entered into by the research institute under subclause 3 ( f ) ( i ) may be registered against the real property affected in the appropriate land registry office .\n7 ( 1 ) the research institute shall prepare an annual report , provide it to the minister and make it available to the public . 2017 , c . 34 , sched . 46 , s . 3 .\n( 8 ) the members of the research institute shall receive such remuneration and expenses as the lieutenant governor in council determines . r . s . o . 1990 , c . a . 13 , s . 2 ( 4 - 8 ) .\nthe ontario ministry of agriculture , food and rural affairs ( omafra ) is the provincial lead overseeing ontario ' s thriving agri - food industry . omafra works to advance the government ' s efforts to promote a more competitive and productive agri - food and agri - products sector , and economic growth and opportunities for rural ontario . omafra supports rural and urban communities and a high quality of life for all ontarians . keys to achieving success include strong rural communities , thriving agriculture and food sectors , and , safe food , healthy animals and a healthy environment .\nario provides operational and managerial oversight of the infrastructure portfolio to ensure effective and efficient management of the research property portfolio in support of the various research programs . ario also provides oversight and the effective administration of current omafra open research programs and all financial operations / programs including all aspects of financial consolidation of ario with omafra with respect to these activities .\n8 the research institute shall submit to the minister such reports on its financial affairs and the progress of its work as the minister from time to time requires . r . s . o . 1990 , c . a . 13 , s . 8 .\nthe risk of loss is low . ario has owned the research properties since 2007 . there are no significant property losses or destruction on record during ario ' s ownership or during the previous ontario government ownership of these properties . leases and occupancy agreements require tenants ( including the uofg ) to carry adequate liability insurance . tenants are required to include ario and the government as additional insureds on their policies . ario as an agency of the government is included in the government of ontario ' s self insurance scheme per ontario government policy . if ario ' s existing resources are insufficient a request for funding for repair of damage would be made to the ministry . lease revenue and capital tp are available to assist with repair of major and uninsured damage when it occurs .\nprovide operational and managerial oversight of the 17 agri - food research locations comprised of over 300 buildings , 6 , 500 acres and over 40 tenants ( both government and non - government ) to ensure continuing effective and efficient management of the research property portfolio in support of the various research programs .\n( 5 ) money received by the research institute under subsection ( 2 ) or ( 3 ) shall be held in trust by the director of research and be used for the purposes of this act in accordance with the terms , if any , on which it was given . 1994 , c . 27 , s . 5 ( 6 ) .\nadvance the ario ' s infrastructure strategy through internal and external communication opportunities and materials that provide progress updates on efforts working with industry stakeholders / partners to modernize research infrastructure that supports ontario ' s agri - food sector ' s competitiveness .\n( 4 ) an assignee may enforce the easement or covenant against the owner or subsequent owners of the property as if it were the research institute even if the assignee owns no appurtenant land or real property that would be accommodated or benefited by the easement or covenant .\nthe ario director of research administers the business and affairs of ario and is appointed to the position by the minister of agriculture , food and rural affairs .\n( 6 ) the authority to delegate under subsection ( 4 ) does not apply with respect to the director\u2019s duty to hold in trust money received by the research institute . 1994 , c . 27 , s . 5 ( 10 ) .\nwhile continuing the work of managing the research infrastructure portfolio and the administration of omafra ' s open research programs , ario recognizes the importance of continuing with implementation of the ario ' s infrastructure strategy and looks forward to the next phases of development and implementation of the ario ' s infrastructure strategy in the year ahead .\nthe advice provided to the minister by ario is an important part of setting the direction & resource allocation for agricultural and agri - food related research in the province . ministry staff work closely with and assist ario members in developing recommendations made by ario to the ministry . ario only provides advice to the minister . all decisions on research direction & resource allocation are the responsibility of the ministry & take into account ario recommendations & other stakeholder recommendations / feedback .\nario ' s strategic priorities in supporting the omafra ' s current goals and objectives are described in section d and are summarized under four main categories as : 1 ) strategic advice 2 ) leadership - implementation of the ario ' s infrastructure strategy 3 ) promoting ontario agri - food and agri - products research & innovation 4 ) managerial oversight - of the ario owned research infrastructure .\nvineland research and innovations centre ( vric ) at vineland : construction of a new research greenhouse facility was completed in the fall of 2015 . vric is planning a grand opening for june 2016 .\nongoing effective administration and managerial oversight of the current research infrastructure portfolio is provided by the secretariat .\n( 2 ) the research institute shall consist of not more than fifteen members appointed by the minister . r . s . o . 1990 , c . a . 13 , s . 2 ( 2 ) ; 1994 , c . 27 , s . 5 ( 2 ) .\n7 . 1 the minister shall table the research institute\u2019s annual report in the assembly and shall comply with such directives as may be issued by the management board of cabinet with respect to when to table it . 2017 , c . 34 , sched . 46 , s . 3 .\ncontinue ongoing support to research priority setting by providing advice via participation in omafra research advisory network ( oran ) on new and existing research for the agri - food and agri - products sectors .\ncontinued to support modernization of research program administration through ongoing development of the research management system ( rms ) . focus continued to be on increasing functionality and capacity of rms to capture and retrieve more research results data , and to accelerate knowledge translation and transfer , thereby , increasing adaptation and commercialization opportunities .\nario plays an important role in modernizing the agri - food and agri - products research and innovation system . for example , ario has recommended an approach to the minister that omafra is adopting to modernize the agri - food research and innovation system . omafra has begun implementing some of the various phases of this strategy . the ario ' s infrastructure strategy initiative is the road - map for modernizing research infrastructure and strengthening innovation in ontario by providing state of the art , modern research platforms necessary to support development of new value added products and technological innovation and commercialization according to the following key criteria of the stakeholder - endorsed policy framework :\ncontinue to provide effective and efficient administration of financial operations / programs including all aspects of financial reporting , consolidation with omafra , and administration of open research programs and other transfer payment agreements on behalf of omafra .\nunder the research and innovation designated program ( canada - ontario gf2 bilateral agreement ) , support is being provided to the agri - technology commercialization centre ( atcc ) , innovation centres ( such as vric , the livestock research and innovation corporation and others ) and the university of guelph ( uofg ) knowledge translation and transfer , highly qualified personnel and commercialization activities through the catalyst centre .\nrib provides all secretariat , administrative and managerial support functions for ario . with respect to research programs , enters into research funding agreements with research institutions . the structure of these agreements was developed and continues to be reviewed / modified by the legal services branch of the ministry of the attorney general assigned to support ario .\nthrough focused outreach opportunities for the chair and members , build relationships between ario and industry stakeholders to broaden awareness , engage and seek support for omafra ' s research and innovation priorities and the research infrastructure renewal necessary to maintain and strengthen ontario ' s local , national and global competitiveness in the agriculture and agri - food and agri - product sectors .\n4 ( 1 ) all property heretofore or hereafter granted , conveyed , devised or bequeathed for purposes of research to , or to any person in trust for , any institution of the ministry of agriculture , food and rural affairs that is engaged in research is vested in the research institute , subject to any trust affecting the same . r . s . o . 1990 , c . a . 13 , s . 4 ( 1 ) ; 2009 , c . 33 , sched . 1 , s . 3 ( 2 ) .\nario director of research is appointed by the minister under the ario act and is responsible for the business and affairs of ario . the current ario director of research is the assistant deputy minister , research and corporate services division and chief administrative officer of omafra . omafra ( rib ) provides administrative , operating and managerial support and acts as the ario secretariat . operational decision - making and approvals are made by the ario director of research , or his / her authorized delegate ( s ) . the duties of the director of research are detailed in the ario act , as well as in the mou between ario and omafra .\nthrough focused outreach opportunities for the chair and members , build relationships between ario and industry stakeholders to broaden awareness , engage and seek support for omafra ' s research and innovation priorities and the research infrastructure renewal that is necessary to maintain and strengthen ontario ' s local , national and global competitiveness in the agriculture and agri - food and agri - product sectors .\nprovide advice on the renewed uof g / omafra partnership agreement and on emerging research centre governance models e . g . livestock research & innovation corporation ( lric ) and the vineland research and innovation centre ( vric ) .\n( 3 ) the minister shall appoint from the persons appointed under subsection ( 2 ) a chair and a vice - chair of the research institute . r . s . o . 1990 , c . a . 13 , s . 2 ( 3 ) ; 1994 , c . 27 , s . 5 ( 3 ) .\ncontinue to look for opportunities for achieving operational efficiencies to support a world class integrated network of research platforms / facilities .\nsponsor the creation of new partnerships across governments , with universities , research institutions and the private sector , where appropriate .\nario is consolidated for financial reporting purposes with omafra due to its close relationship , the ario ' s reliance on omafra for research program funding and administrative support , and due to the\nfinancial materiality\nof ario resulting from the transfer of 17 agri - food research properties that had an approximate $ 60 million ( sixty million dollars ) book value in 2007 at the time of the transfer of the properties from the then ontario realty corporation to ario . ario is required to provide a three - year financial outlook to omafra for financial consolidation purposes .\n( g ) to develop and maintain programs for the conservation , protection or preservation of agricultural lands . r . s . o . 1990 , c . a . 13 , s . 9 ( 2 ) ; 1994 , c . 27 , s . 5 ( 9 ) ; 2009 , c . 33 , sched . 1 , s . 3 ( 3 , 4 ) .\nimplementation of the infrastructure strategy has been a catalyst for new , industry - influenced governance models that support the strong research and innovation capacity and boost ontario ' s economy . the vineland research and innovation centre ( vric ) at vineland and more recently , the livestock research and innovation centre ( lric ) at elora have demonstrated industry ' s increased commitment to supporting the agri - food innovation system in partnership with governments and the research community . these two centres and the proposed remaining centres ( bioeconomy , food and health , and field crop production ) will continue to drive the modernization of relationships between innovation partners - governments , industry and the research community , and lead to necessary operating efficiencies across ario and non - ario infrastructure .\nprovide effective and efficient administration and managerial oversight of current omafra open research programs ( currently new directions , food safety , germplasm reinvestment , proof of principle etc . )\nraise awareness to industry , government and the public ( e . g . at stakeholder annual meetings , conferences ) of the contributions that ontario ' s agriculture sector ( agri - food and agri - products research , innovation and knowledge transfer ) makes to the province ( in areas such as the economy ; health ; environmental protection ; social good and job creation ) .\nprovide effective and efficient administration and managerial oversight of all financial operations / programs including all aspects of financial consolidation of ario with omafra .\n( 2 ) any easement or covenant registered against real property under subsection ( 1 ) runs with the real property and such easement or covenant , whether positive or negative in nature , may be enforced by the research institute against the owner or subsequent owners of the real property even if it owns no appurtenant land or real property that would be accommodated or benefited by the easement or covenant .\nin addition to\nincreasing consumption of local food\nand\nopen for business\n, the omafra ' s current strategic priority that most directly aligns with the ongoing work of ario is\nincreasing the competitiveness and productivity of ontario ' s agri - food and agri - product businesses through market focused innovation\n. for more information on ario ' s on - going work see the attached appendices .\n( 4 ) the director of research may delegate any of his or her duties , responsibilities or powers under this act to an employee or officer of the ministry of agriculture , food and rural affairs . 1994 , c . 27 , s . 5 ( 10 ) .\nresearch and innovation : creates new opportunities for the agri - food sector , supports enhancement of the public good by providing safe and healthy food and supports the sustainability of agriculture and the environment .\ncontinued effective administration of omafra ' s open research programs ( new directions and food safety including additional specific calls related to bee pollinator health and climate change ) and other research programs ( e . g . plant germplasm royalty reinvestment ) by research and innovation branch ( rib ) staff ( ario secretariat ) . total annual expenditures of approximately $ 3 million ( three million dollars ) .\ncontinue to provide effective and efficient administration of current omafra open research programs ( e . g . new directions ; food safety , germplasm reinvestment )\nagri - food produces substantial economic returns . the greatest returns come from enhancing the value of food products and processes through research , innovation and knowledge transfer\na key role of ario is to provide strategic advice to the minister on agri - food and rural research . the current focus is on the ario ' s infrastructure strategy , the partnership including ongoing research themes and priorities , and the emerging governance models under the ario ' s infrastructure strategy ( e . g . lric ) and on the strategic direction of agri - food research in the province .\nrisk option : accept rationale : industry has helped to establish a precedent by committing to contributing 20 % of the cost of the new elora dairy research facility now under construction . industry contribution will be one of the determinants in future decisions on which projects to support .\n( 7 ) the director of research may appoint persons to advisory committees to assist him or her in the discharge of his or her duties . 1994 , c . 27 , s . 5 ( 10 ) .\ninability to effectively & efficiently operate & manage the infrastructure portfolio . all of the ario owned properties are operated & managed under agreements with third parties . the university of guelph operates & manages all of the properties except the vineland research station which is operated & managed by vric .\nall ario business decisions are the sole responsibility of the director of research for ario . the ario director of research is currently an omafra assistant deputy minister ( minister ' s appointment ) . ario has no staff and all secretariat functions are provided by omafra through the rib . funding for programs and properties administered by ario is provided largely through omafra and the government ' s budget process .\n11 the director of research shall prepare and submit to the minister an estimate of all expenditures required during the next ensuing year . r . s . o . 1990 , c . a . 13 , s . 11 .\nlegal review of all agreements before they are finalized to ensure liabilities are minimized where possible . standardization of agreements where possible\ngovernments around the world , including here in ontario , are faced with a sharply increased focus on public governance , transparency and accountability and value for money when delivering services and programs to citizens and businesses . new partnership models joining industry with governments and academia are key to the long - term success of the agri - food and agri - products industry , and are necessary for sustained economic prosperity and growth .\ncontinue to advise the minister on research priorities and issues related to the agri - food and agri - products sectors .\nacademic institutions such as universities with an interest in agriculture , agri - food , and / or rural research priorities ( e . g . u of g and trent university ) ;\ninherent government liability in ario agreements ( e . g . leases , research funding etc . ) allowing exposure to legal actions\n13 subject to the approval of the minister , the research institute may purchase or arrange for the use of any invention or any interest therein , or any rights in respect thereof , or any secret or other information as to any invention , and apply for , purchase or otherwise acquire , any patents , interest in patents , licences or other rights conferring any exclusive or non - exclusive or limited right to make , use or sell any invention or inventions and to use , exercise , develop , dispose of , assign or grant licences in respect of or otherwise turn to account the property rights or information so acquired , and possess , exercise and enjoy all the rights , powers and privileges that the owner of any invention or any rights in respect thereof or the owner of a patent or invention or of any rights thereunder may possess , exercise and enjoy . r . s . o . 1990 , c . a . 13 , s . 13 .\nworking with the turfgrass industry and the university of guelph to develop detailed plans and begin implementation of relocating from the guelph research statiocontinue to refine , develop and implement investments in the three remaining centres ( enhanced field crops ; bioeconomy ; food for health ) .\nrevenues from ario ' s property portfolio ( tenants ) are used to partially offset the cost of ownership and maintenance of the portfolio .\nconstruction of the new dairy research facility at elora which began in the summer of 2013 was completed with a grand opening and open house held in may 2015 . the barn was commissioned and the dairy herd moved in the fall 2015 and is now fully operational .\nrisk option : accept rationale : ario provides advice on research needs and resource allocation & is only 1 component of the decision making process . all decision making authority rests with the ministry . ario is only one part of the advice informing priority setting & resource allocation .\neffective and cost efficient management of ario infrastructure / property portfolio achieved by the ario secretariat and the uofg ( on behalf of ario ) .\nario secretariat ( research and innovation branch ) is governed by omafra emergency and business continuity planning which is considered adequate for ario purposes .\nscientists at our research centres work on projects to benefit canadian farmers , industry and canadians . we also maintain biological collections and resources .\nproviding administrative and managerial oversight of open competitive research programs ( e . g . new directions , food safety ) , and the 17 ario owned research properties with over 6 , 500 acres , 300 + buildings with a book value of approximately $ 83 million ( eighty - three million dollars ) ( including capital projects under construction ) , and over 40 tenants that include government , not for profits , industry and private .\nestablish and enhance working relationships among key partners and stakeholders ( e . g . lric , vric , agri technology commercialization centre [ atcc ] ) to strengthen strategic partnerships to leverage communications / research / promotional opportunities to advance agri - food and agri - product research and innovation .\ncontinue implementation of the infrastructure strategy leading to a modern , integrated agri - food and agri - products research and innovation system with industry - influenced governance models and infrastructure capacity , some owned by government and some by industry . upcoming activities related to the infrastructure component of the innovation strategy includes :\nquorum for meetings is defined by the ario act as 50 % of the appointed members the ario act allows members to continue to serve past the end of their term until they are replaced . appointments are at the sole discretion of the minister . ensure appropriate advertising of open positions through the pas system .\nimplement plans to ensure cross - training of staff occurs when needed . annual review of branch plans will pinpoint any required improvements in documentation for ario purposes .\n( 7 ) the vice - chair shall , in the absence or disability of the chair , possess and exercise the powers and duties of the chair .\nthe ario ' s infrastructure strategy is based on principles that include : i . a shared financial commitment with industry on all research infrastructure capital construction projects ii . an increased level of industry participation in priority setting and overall governance\nlevel of funding from non - omafra sources that goes toward investment in infrastructure .\nchallenging regions across the province to develop concepts for regionally / sector - championed and supported centres for agri - food research , discovery , adaptation and commercialization .\nthis statement of investment policy expresses the investment objectives and constraints of the ario . in addition to providing a framework for general direction of the portfolio , it provides a basis upon which to periodically review and evaluate portfolio performance relative to appropriate asset class benchmarks .\na director from agriculture and agri - food canada serves as ex - officio to ario . he or she gives ario a federal perspective about research activities across canada .\nario is classified as a board - governed provincial agency under the agencies and appointments directive ( aad ) , with a mandate to , among other things , provide strategic advice to the minister on agri - food research and related issues and interests , manage and hold funds ( ario manages open , competitive research funds and other trust funds ) and to acquire , maintain and dispose of real property in the manner described in the ario act .\ntenants and delivery agents are carefully screened to ensure that they are compatible with ario ' s mandate and direction . sublet agreements require director of research approvalall new leases / licences / operating agreements contain a clause that states that if assessments / pils increase as a result of the tenant / occupant ' s activities they are liable for the increase . approval of new buildings to consider operating budget impacts including pils . in the case of a tenant owned building on ario property a land use agreement will be completed to spell out responsibilities & cost allocation .\ncontinue to provide advice on the renewed the partnership including ongoing research themes and priorities , and the emerging governance models under the innovation strategy ( e . g . lric ) .\nthe long - term funding agreement and relationship between omafra and the uofg ( the partnership agreement ) is the primary vehicle for delivering omafra ' s agri - food and agri - products innovation agenda and the supporting the ario ' s infrastructure strategy put forward by ario . the agreement provides the research and innovation capacity to help attract and retain investment by government and industry for both discovery and applied scientific research . the uofg as the primary user of the ario properties has an active role in the new agri - food and agri - products research and innovation centres emerging under the ario ' s infrastructure strategy and supported through gf2 .\nario is an operational services agency of the government and as such has a memorandum of understanding ( mou ) with omafra . the mou outlines the roles and responsibilities of both parties and how the ario act and the various government policies and directives apply to the relationship between ario and omafra .\nario shall engage the services of a professional investment firm for investment advice through a competitive process .\nresources to meet ario ' s goals and objectives are being provided through transfer payment funding from omafra as well as through secretariat services provided by the research and innovation branch ( rib ) of omafra . ario also receives some revenues from leasing land and buildings within its property portfolio . funding for major capital projects ( implementation of the ario ' s infrastructure strategy ) is requested and approved annually as a key component of omafra ' s prrt : program review , renewal and transformation process .\nperformance target : - average 20 % of capital investment to come from non - provincial government sources .\ninstruments offered by the five major chartered banks , namely , royal bank , td canada trust , bank of montreal , canadian imperial bank of commerce and bank of nova scotia including gics , term deposits and bankers acceptances ( note : investments can be greater than the $ 60 , 000 cdic limit ) .\nthe portfolio should be diversified , within constraints of ario investment policy , to reduce risk to capital .\nfunds are invested with a\nconservative\nstrategy as required by the financial administration act to safeguard form capital losses of public funds . investment management firm ( rbc as of april 2015 ) fees are based on the value of investments , so the firm has incentive to maximize value and returns and avoid losses .\ncentres will share in the direction of effort and results , providing regionally - championed , sector - oriented solutions .\ninfrastructure committee : committee membership currently includes members from ario and secretariat staff . the committee reviews proposals related to the properties , addresses operational issues affecting the ario infrastructure portfolio , and makes recommendations that are then presented to ario as a whole for discussion and ratification . recommendations are then made to the director of research for decision .\nfocus of the 2015 - 16 programs continued to be the completion of a number of existing large renovation projects . in addition , animal and human safety , regulatory and equipment failure issues were addressed on a case by case basis . over 70 projects were undertaken during the year including numerous physical infrastructure upgrades at ridgetown , huron , alfred , winchester and vineland .\nthe decision to consolidate ario with omafra for the purposes of financial reporting and budgeting and the very significantly increased focus on agency governance , transparency and accountability have greatly impacted financial and operational reporting activities of the secretariat resulting in a need for additional resources .\n( b ) acquire property or any interest therein by purchase , lease or otherwise and may dispose of all or any part of such property or interest therein by sale , lease or otherwise . 1994 , c . 27 , s . 5 ( 6 ) .\nrisk option : mitigate rationale : rib is focusing on developing succession plans . rib is in the process of implementing a pilot kms .\nexecutive committee : provides long term strategic leadership to the ario including coordination of any other ario committee activities and , strategic advice to omafra .\nthe cost to administer the programs within ario ( including the proportionate cost of salaries and benefits for omafra staff that spend varying portions of their time on ario issues ) are paid from omafra ' s budget within the allocation assigned to the rib . the current estimate cost to provide the ario secretariat functions is approximately $ 1 . 3 million ( one million three hundred thousand dollars ) ( part of rib budget ) .\nthe ario comptroller ( currently manager , corporate controllership in omafra ) shall have responsibility to ensure the statement of investment policy is adhered to .\nario is comprised of up to 15 members appointed by the minister for omafra and this membership has been maintained at a level between seven and nine for many years . members of ario are recognized as leaders in the agriculture , food and rural sectors . they have been drawn from a broad cross section of commodity and business interests and geographic areas . members do not represent any particular organization but hold their position in their own right .\nfunding for the necessary staffing and operating resources required to support the administration of ario have been , and will continue to be , provided through rib budget allocations within omafra . these costs are estimated at approximately $ 1 . 3 million ( one million three hundred thousand dollars ) annually . . ario has no staff of its own and rib provides all secretariat functions for ario . the actual cost of ario member per diems and travel related costs is relatively insignificant and is approximately $ 50k / yr of the $ 1 . 3 million ( one million three hundred thousand dollars ) total .\nprovide liquidity , with a portion of the portfolio available to adequately meet short - term ( up to 1 year ) individual program and capital reinvestment cash flow requirements . investments may include treasury bills , government of canada / provincial bonds or coupons , and bankers acceptance paper maturing within one year .\nario provides advice to the ministry on program resource requirements and allocation . decisions on allocations are the responsibility of ministry . program : continue to identify allocation needs through the annual results - based planning ( rbp ) process , leverage additional funds from other levels of government ( gf2 ) , industry partners , & academia . infrastructure : continue to identify capital allocation needs through the annual results - based planning process , leverage additional funds from other levels of government , industry partners & academia . as part of 2014 - 15 prrt ( rbp ) process $ 15 million re profiled to fiscal 2018 and 2019\ngreater utilization of infrastructure across both ario portfolio and non - ario infrastructure , e . g . industry , government and academia achieve improved access and collaboration\nthe investment advisor shall prepare and provide a detailed monthly statement showing the composition of the portfolio at month end and shall report all transactions during the month .\nnote : on the day subsection 4 ( 1 ) of the not - for - profit corporations act , 2010 comes into force , subsection 2 ( 1 . 1 ) of the act is repealed . ( see : 2017 , c . 20 , sched . 7 , s . 76 ( 2 ) )\nnote : on the day subsection 4 ( 1 ) of the not - for - profit corporations act , 2010 comes into force , section 2 of the act is amended by adding the following subsection : ( see : 2017 , c . 20 , sched . 8 , s . 62 ( 2 ) )\n( 4 ) an appointment under subsection ( 2 ) shall be for a term of not more than three years but any person is eligible for reappointment .\nthe risk is low given the uofg ' s experience in managing the same properties for many years . the licence agreement between ario , uofg & the ministry & the management agreement between ario & vric details all roles and responsibilities of each party for operation , management and maintenance of the properties . the uofg & vric submit an annual prioritized capital plan that details need property maintenance & repairs . decisions on funding are the responsibility of ario . there is a very good working relationship between ario , uofg , vric and the ministry . notice requirements in the licence agreement and management agreement provide ario adequate time to contract a replacement property manager if required . ario secretariat ( research and innovation branch ) is governed by omafra emergency and business continuity planning which is considered adequate for ario purposes .\nneed for an integrated research and development models , e . g . from producer to processor to consumer ; or from basic , to strategic , to applied , to demonstration , to scale - up , to financing and commercialization . also means that different scientific disciplines are integrated into the overall model as appropriate\na comprehensive portfolio review and performance evaluation shall occur annually including performance of the portfolio , as well as updates on the current and future economic outlook and investment strategy .\nbelow is a report on achievements in accordance with the current performance measures framework outlined in the ario mou and includes the current focus of the ario ' s innovation strategy .\nin december 2012 , agriculture and agri - food canada ( aafc ) announced the federal - only agri - innovation program . this program includes the industry - led research and development agri - science cluster and agri - science project initiatives . the agri - science initiatives will mobilize scientific expertise across industry , academia and government .\ncontinue to advise the minister and omafra senior management regarding the implementation and strategic positioning of the ario ' s infrastructure strategy including both new investments and opportunities to achieve operational efficiencies .\nnote : on the day subsection 4 ( 1 ) of the not - for - profit corporations act , 2010 comes into force , subsection 2 ( 1 ) of the act is amended by striking out \u201cbody corporate\u201d and substituting \u201cbody corporate without share capital\u201d . ( see : 2017 , c . 20 , sched . 8 , s . 62 ( 1 ) )\nensure safety of capital over a 1 to 3 year time horizon by investing in high quality fixed income securities , including government bonds and / or professionally - managed pension level bond portfolios .\ngiven the role and decision making structure of ario , overall risk ( operational , financial , political etc ) is very low ; however , the ability to maintain financial commitments for the multi year nature of capital infrastructure construction projects can be impacted by changes in government and changes in government funding priorities , neither of which can be predicted with confidence over such a time frame . this risk is mitigated by the fact that the ario ' s infrastructure strategy is now well underway and that significant funds for future phases have been transferred to ario and have been committed to individual projects .\nother transfer payment initiatives administered by ario on behalf of omafra are developed in consultation with ario ' s assigned legal support and omafra ' s bpfmb ensuring compliance with transfer payment and accountability directives where appropriate .\nthe infrastructure renewal ( program - related ) portion of the program supports projects addressing animal care , including health , safety and well - being , program needs and priorities as well as some dedicated equipment replacements ."]}
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up blacklane .\njose a lopez is a chauffeur in the miami and fort lauderdale district . he\u2019s been working for blacklane since 2014 , driving a black 2014 chrysler 300 . here he tells us about some of his rides as well as his experience working with blacklane .\nblacklane delivers reliable ground transportation services that travel agents can now book online on their amadeus terminals without switching to a different platform .\nexclusively for kdd14 participants you can use the black - car service from blacklane for easy arrival to or departure from the airport during the kdd14 . blacklane offers each participant an exclusive 50 % off voucher to experience the amenities of a private driver first hand .\nt amount of money with blacklane as so far i used to book all my transfers with them . i have already started today cancelling\ndaimler ' s investment is part of blacklane ' s second round of financing . the startup will be valued at just below eur60 million after the round , according to the person familiar with the situation . private equity fund alstin will remain blacklane ' s largest shareholder .\nnot only our customers for rating and sharing their blacklane experiences , but also our drivers for consistently delivering such high - quality service .\nlondon \u2014 global professional chauffeured service blacklane is debuting its corporate meetings and event service feb . 24 across all 50 countries it serves .\nthe key to integrating with other travel companies is our flexible api . this links blacklane directly to partners\u2019 websites and booking tools . our partners\u2019 customers then receive the blacklane product they desire , bundled with other travel products and in the format and interface of our partners\u2019 choosing .\nto combat this in milan and elsewhere , blacklane simply adds more and more drivers\u2013again , labor advocates might say \u201cscabs\u201d\u2013until collusion is near impossible .\nthere are no hidden surprises with blacklane . your affordable , all - inclusive rate covers all taxes , tolls , fees , and gratuities .\nblacklane has a reputation of being a challenging and innovative player that respects regulations wherever we operate . knowing this , the german member of parliament\nblacklane is available in over 250 cities around the world . make sure to check if we\u2019re in the city you\u2019re next traveling to here !\nmission : blacklane\u2018s mission is to empower travelers to schedule professional drivers with unprecedented convenience . we promise a consistently exceptional experience around the world .\n\u201cwe want to offer flexible and innovative mobility services to our customers , \u201d klaus entenmann , ceo of daimler financial services ag , said in a statement regarding the blacklane announcement . \u201cour investment in blacklane as a global professional driver service is an important part of this strategy . \u201d\n- a few design improvements to bring you a better app experience . - minor bug fixes . * * blacklane\u2019s professional drivers get you where you need to go , safely and efficiently . were you happy with your blacklane booking experience ? please take a minute to review our app !\nthis release comes packed with helpful new features : \u25cf take control of your ride and add or edit your flight number , special requests or pickup sign text with the new edit booking feature . \u25cf an intro to blacklane for new users . * * blacklane\u2019s professional drivers get you where you need to go , safely and efficiently . were you happy with your blacklane booking experience ? please take a minute to review our app !\nbusiness travellers visiting major cities in asia - pacific can now book english - speaking , commercially licensed and insured drivers through professional driver service blacklane .\nfor limousine operators , blacklane can provide a complementary option to use idle or excess fleet vehicles that fit in with a company\u2019s daily operations flow .\non this european trip i used blacklane in paris , berlin , dresden , and z\u00fcrich . in each case booking was easy , the quote reasonable\nfilmed on november 21 , 2014 interview with dr . jens wohltorf , co - founder and ceo of blacklane at phocuswright conference 2014 , los angeles\nthis week threats from taxi drivers against blacklane and our driver partners in france escalated from blocking our drivers to slashing tires and damaging our cars .\nblacklane closes the missing link in the travel chain by letting you book rides between airports , train stations , hotels and your home and office .\ni applied through other source . the process took 1 + week . i interviewed at blacklane ( berlin ( germany ) ) in june 2015 .\nberlin \u2013 global professional driver service blacklane has raised the largest investment in its history , the company said aug . 1 . daimler ag , through subsidiary daimler mobility services gmbh , led the two - digit million euro series c round . existing investors ri digital ventures , b - to - v and alstin also joined the round . daimler already invested in blacklane in 2013 , becoming its first strategic partner . blacklane will use the money to :\nthe transfer with blacklane months in advance - they would do nothing to provide the service agreed upon . thes said there was nothing they could do .\nmy day at the office ends around 8 p . m . then i go home , see my family and most often i then continue working on blacklane . my two sons are a little bit older than the blacklane child , hence it requires most of my attention right now ( laughs ) .\ni work as a key account manager for the asia - pacific region and am in charge of developing blacklane\u2019s business relations in the corporate travel market .\nstuttgart / berlin . daimler ag is continuing to increase its stake in the professional driver service portal blacklane . during the recently completed financing round , blacklane received an eight - digit amount that it will use to further expand its global business . the parties agreed to keep the details of the transaction confidential .\nveranda prestige averages about 10 - 15 blacklane runs per week , and estimates his company has provided about 1 , 400 to 1 , 500 rides via blacklane since he signed up with them about two years ago . an ideal situation avina described is when a chauffeur has to drive a client from lax south to newport beach . instead of dead - heading back to los angeles county , the chauffeur can pick up an orange county blacklane client on the way .\nblacklane\u2019s expansion comes as the pacific asia travel association ( pata ) forecasts the number of inbound visitors to asia - pacific will reach 657 million in 2020 .\nblacklane , a berlin - based taxi app operating in 186 cities across 50 countries , is betting on an alternative to price rationing : reverse dutch auctions .\nonce blacklane receives a reservation request , available affiliated blacklane chauffeurs \u201cbid\u201d on the ride , with the rate rising every few minutes until a chauffeur deems it profitable and accepts it via the app . that explains why blacklane requires at least a one - hour minimum lead time for reservations . it\u2019s not just about finding the right vehicle and getting it to clients in time ; it also allows chauffeurs to choose to accept the rides at locally flexible rates in real time .\nget to know your coworkers ! once a month , everyone at blacklane is randomly sorted into small groups and given a budget to go out for lunch .\nblacklane has approximately 200 employees and is represented in over 200 cities and 400 airports in more than 50 countries worldwide . daimler has invested in blacklane since 2013 . the global market for professional ride services is currently estimated to have a volume of about $ 30 billion per year and is rapidly growing and evolving .\nberlin \u2013 16 april 2018 \u2013 thai airways international has added blacklane to its royal orchid plus customer loyalty program . its three million members can now earn two\u2026\n- rate your finished ride directly on the home screen . - enjoy a better app experience thanks to a few design improvements . * * blacklane\u2019s professional drivers get you where you need to go , safely and efficiently . were you happy with your blacklane booking experience ? please take a minute to review our app !\nthere are no hidden surprises with blacklane . your affordable all - inclusive rate \u2014 confirmed before you book \u2014 includes all taxes , tolls , fees and gratuities .\nblacklane is great , especially for fresh starters where you get to learn and grow at every opportunity . i always feel like my opinions and thoughts are heard .\nterrible service again from blacklane this time in dubai . an hour before pickup i received a call from the outsourced driver that the car had broken down and would a later pickup be ok . not ideal for an airport run . he tried his best but could not get another car for us . i did not hear from blacklane themselves . shocking . i was let down in new york by blacklane earlier this year and had decided to give them another chance . never again !\nblacklane is a berlin - based global professional driver services company . it offers limousines and other high - end cars for airport and other medium - length journeys .\nwhat makes blacklane different ? in a word : quality . your professional driver greets you and helps you on your way , promptly and safely , every time .\nblacklane provides professional ground transportation in over 250 cities in more than 50 countries around the world . through us , partners are connected to a new global client base .\nblacklane\u2019s business vans and suvs are available in most cities and offer more space . it ' s the perfect choice when traveling with a larger party or excess luggage .\nbecause of the api\u2019s flexibility , though , it can do so much more . here is one example showing how to turn a few texts into several blacklane rides :\nblacklane on twitter :\nwe are a finalist in the british travel awards ' best holiday add - on provider category . \ud83d\udc4d # votebta17 # travel urltoken urltoken\nmost blacklane rides are booked in advance , so accept the ones that best fit your schedule . you are notified as soon as there is a new offer available in your city . taking a passenger to the airport ? why not see if blacklane has a passenger for you to pick up from the airport after your scheduled drop off ?\nbangkok , 10 march 2015 : blacklane\u2019s global professional driver service will soon be available in all amadeus channels , as the first provider in the amadeus taxi & transfer application .\nchauffeur checks as part of its vetting process , blacklane keeps a database of all federal , state and regional - level rules and regulations that apply to limousine companies . every chauffeur partnering with blacklane , whether independent or employed by a limousine company , must submit documents verifying driver and vehicle licenses and insurance coverages . the blacklane team cross - checks those documents and conducts background checks on applicants . it interviews prospective chauffeurs and puts them through a multi - step training program based on its global standards for chauffeured service .\nthere are no hidden surprises with blacklane . your affordable , all - inclusive rate \u2014 confirmed before you book \u2014 includes all taxes , tolls , fees , and gratuities .\nfantastic service ! used blacklane in prague and berlin , from and to airport , voytech and fait where on time , and drove like the pros they are in prague .\nat blacklane , we value consistently high quality , and we want to reward the drivers that appreciate it as much as we do . you have the chance to work towards\nwhen traveling abroad you always worry about the services you pay for . you don\u2019t have to worry with blacklane . our driver was on time and above all , professional .\nblacklane ' s multilingual staff can manage the entire ground transportation process . services include booking vehicles , modifying reservations , on - site coordination and real - time service control .\nwhat\u2019s new in our latest update ? - we\u2019ve updated our ride status notifications to make them clearer . - you can now manage your notifications from the profile screen . * * blacklane\u2019s professional drivers get you where you need to go , safely and efficiently . were you happy with your blacklane booking experience ? please take a minute to review our app !\nour developers fine - tuned the app and gave it a bit of a facelift . you\u2019ll also notice a new - and - improved way to navigate the app . * * blacklane\u2019s professional drivers get you where you need to go , safely and efficiently . were you happy with your blacklane booking experience ? please take a minute to review our app !\nsomething pretty big was happening at blacklane for the second half of 2013 . you might not have been aware of it , but the team was busy as bees in the office . take a look at the weekly blog posts since august and you might start getting an idea of what it was . that\u2019s right ! blacklane launched 100 cities in 100 days !\nblacklane allows users to book self - employed chauffeurs for a fixed price . the service primarily targets business travelers , whereas rivals such as uber have focused on a broader customer base .\nblacklane rides , by contrast , are always the same price and include tip , tolls and an hour of waiting time . the company is also competitive with on - demand taxi apps . my ride from fort greene to newark international with ubert was $ 87 . 55 . the trip home with blacklane ( in a lincoln towncar ) was $ 90 . 90 .\nthe summer holiday season is once again upon us , and blacklane has some tips in this three - part blog series on how to help ensure peace of mind when you travel .\nblacklane allows users to book self - employed chauffeurs for a fixed price . the service primarily targets business travelers , whereas rivals such as uber have focused on a broader customer base .\nservice details blacklane can handle events that involve thousands of people , such as financial roadshows , sales meetings , government meetings , trade shows , conferences , holiday parties and sporting events .\nas a strong advocate of diversity in the workplace \u2014 especially in tech - related professions \u2014 blacklane reached out to the rails girls and now supports two of their teams during their three - month rails girls summer of code program . \u201cworking from a desk at blacklane gives us the opportunity to consult with ruby experts whenever we get stuck , \u201d says maren heltsche , one of the two coders . \u201cit\u2019s a great enrichment to our work that we are integrated in blacklane\u2019s team because writing a really good piece of code requires a high level of cooperation and fruitful exchange between co - workers . in addition , people are very nice so it ' s a real pleasure to be here ! \u201d read more about the rails girls at blacklane .\nblacklane\u2019s ceo , jens wohltorf , and travel distribution manager , aysan alkan , attended amadeus\u2019 23rd merchandising , digital & travel intelligence conference last week in baveno , italy , just outside milan .\nalso , drivers were skeptical that we would compete with them or disrupt their business . therefore , we established true partnerships from day one that would grow their business along with blacklane\u2019s . this meant no minimum or maximum number of rides . we also gave transparency on ride prices and pick - up and drop - off locations . plus , we provided a personal contact at blacklane .\nin addition to the asia - pacific expansion , blacklane now also partners with asia miles , enabling members to earn miles on rides at a rate of 2 asia miles to us $ 1 .\ngroundspan will connect to the blacklane network so that users can search and book drivers in 250 cities and 500 airports around the world . groundspan connects to agencies via concur , sabre and travelport .\nhas anyone used blacklane limo service in paris ? if so , could you describe their service ? we are arriving at cdg and would like to use a driver to take us to dijon .\nevent planners can reserve rides in multiple cities and countries for traveling groups . organizers can make special requests , such as buses , shuttles and long distance rides in combination with blacklane\u2019s standard vehicles .\nblacklane recently introduced a lower - priced \u201ceconomy class\u201d in cities such as london , new york , and paris . wohltorf said the new budget services has been \u201cvery promising\u201d and the company may expand it . according to bloomberg , a blacklane trip from laguardia to the midtown manhattan costs around $ 60 , which makes the service competitive with regular taxis , uber and other ride - sharing services .\nlos angeles operator louis avina uses blacklane for about 20 % of his overall client business to fill in schedule voids and make sure his three fleet vehicles are always on the move and making money .\ni travel internationally for business , and i\u2019m often in a different city each day , with multiple appointments . blacklane has changed my work life , and the way that my department conducts travel . i\u2019ve never had a missed ride , never had a questionable car , never had anything but fantastic service . i\u2019ve recommended it to many of my colleagues , who are now using blacklane , as well .\nblacklane has taken a more solid approach to near - demand transportation by combining a real - time independent contractor model with app - based reservations , duty - of - care standards , and professional chauffeurs .\nmany years ago , i made an oath to myself to only work on projects that truly inspire me and with people i like . therefore , i put such great emphasis on the culture at blacklane .\nlyes arrived in los angeles , california , four years ago as an investor . now he is the proud owner of a professional driver company and has earned himself recognition as blacklane\u2019s driver of the month !\nlufthansa is now working in cooperation with blacklane to make your ground travel experience match the quality of your flight . this exciting match is a natural fit : they handle the sky , we handle the ground .\nfor many of us , today is dedicated to all - things mom . in celebration of mother\u2019s day , we pay tribute to our blacklane colleagues who balance both a busy family life and a busy career .\nhow we pay people to launder our feline diarrhea - stained sheets is the $ 64 , 000 question for america\u2019s 21st century gig economy . for better or worse , blacklane seems to have found one more answer .\naccelerate global expansion , especially in the asia - pacific and middle east regions . blacklane will add dozens of new cities this year . today , the company serves over 200 cities and 400 airports in 50 countries .\nblacklane recently added another 64 cities across the asia - pacific region to bring us past 250 cities worldwide . with the growth of business travel in the region , it\u2019s essential for us to have this strong footprint .\n\u201cgiven that we want to serve global travelers wherever they arrive , we want to close white spaces in the asia pacific and middle east regions , \u201d wohltorf said . he added that blacklane is in talks with airlines and online travel agencies in these regions . blacklane is currently available in more than 200 cities and 400 airports in 50 countries and has partnerships with popular reservations websites such as expedia and urltoken and various travel companies .\na blacklane chauffeur service aims to achieve the very highest possible standards possible for all its passengers . whether you\u2019re stepping out of lax in california on business or you need to be dropped off at bangkok international airport after a holiday in thailand , blacklane will get you there relaxed , recharged and ready with an airport transfer taxi service . traveling from airports to your hotel with family or colleagues ? a blacklane business van can be shared by up to five people together , with plenty of room for luggage . for those after that little bit extra , consider our first class service for the epitome of style and comfort - a great idea for special occasions .\nthis happens in about 10 % of the cities in which blacklane starts operating , usually in markets with small limousine markets . are there other common denominators that can predict collusion ? wohltorf smiled and spoke with obvious care .\nour technology connects passengers and drivers seamlessly via the blacklane app and portal . accept a ride and you will have all necessary details at hand , e . g . passengers\u2019 details , location , pickup and dropoff times .\ndo you know who\u2019s driving you ? all blacklane drivers are licensed and insured professionals . we partner only with established professional driver companies around the world to ensure driver and vehicle quality , regulatory approval and consistently high standards .\nthe booking of blacklane\u2019s limousine service is easy and requires just a few seconds . you can reserve your airport transfer in a city of your choice using the accessible blacklane website , or use the smartphone app for apple and android devices . the necessary steps are simple : just provide the pickup and destination data and select your shuttle\u2019s vehicle class . after you\u2019ve confirmed the calculated fare and payment details , you will receive an email of confirmation shortly afterwards . blacklane prides itself on transparency , which is why you won\u2019t receive any hidden fees when you book with us and the price you see is the price you pay - a great way to kick off your journey .\nearlier this month , the company began service in las vegas . blacklane partners exclusively with locally licensed and insured professional drivers . customers receive full duty of care , all - inclusive fixed pricing , and 24 / 7 customer service .\namadeus is making blacklane\u2019s driver services available across all its channels as part of the amadeus taxi & transfer solution . blacklane , which provides pre - booked rides at fixed prices is said to be the first fully integrated provider in the system and the partnership will enable the bookings of transfers in the same way as flights and hotel accommodation . agents will be able to access the content by june followed by a solution for airline websites towards the end of the year .\nthink big . in only a few years , blacklane grew into a company with massive global reach . every position in the company has that same capacity for growth . we support ambition , and every team has resources for continued education .\nthink about the recent changes in the mobility industry ? to find out what those drivers think , blacklane asked all partners across 50 countries about challenges they see and how the working relationship with app - based mobility providers has affected them .\nin january , blacklane secured its highest funding round yet at $ 45 million , bringing its total to $ 85 million and allowing the berlin - based private car company to expand service to the middle east and invest in tech upgrades .\nif you\u2019ve just stepped off a plane , tired and aching from a long flight , there can be no better antidote to your ailments than a blacklane airport transfer direct to your destination . blacklane transfers are available in hundreds of cities and airports across the world , and for those who don\u2019t look forward to deciphering foreign public transport maps or haggling with local taxi companies , blacklane offers a service that will take you to your destination directly from the airport . wherever you go in 2018 , our professional drivers can track your flight and adjust for any delays outside of your control . they\u2019re hand - picked and locally knowledgeable , so feel free to ask them for tips or advice on what to do during your stay .\nthe system works because , unlike gig economy start - ups , blacklane isn\u2019t \u201ccreating part - time jobs that are the equivalent of walmart greeters on wheels , \u201d as jon liss recently charged of uber . blacklane works with established , professional livery companies and aims to soak up their excess capacity by letting drivers sell their free time . if a driver is headed to jfk anyway to pick up a client , the company lets him pick up a few extra bucks on the way .\nof course , auctions are tempting to rig . just as some uber and lyft drivers can game the system by creating artificial shortages , so too have blacklane drivers sometimes colluded \u2013 labor advocates might say \u201corganized\u201d \u2013 to pump up auction prices .\nthe german car maker will invest around 10 million euros ( $ 14 million ) in the berlin - based startup blacklane , according to a person close to the financial industry . daimler didn ' t immediately respond to a request for comment .\n\u201cwe have a program to help our partners grow their business that follows our standards , \u201d said carsten kahner , blacklane\u2019s director of affiliate management . \u201cour main goal is to establish long - lasting relationships and we want them to have consistency . \u201d\nin addition to booking directly on our website and apps , you can find us through business and leisure travel partners . travel companies offer blacklane to their customers due to our high quality across 50 countries and more than 400 airports around the world .\ni am the english copywriter for the company . i write all of blacklane\u2019s internal and external newsletters , i manage our social media and review sites , i write and edit text for most departments , as well as text updates for our mobile apps .\nwhile news of the buyout of uber by rival didi in china dominated the ride - sharing conversation last week , in keeping with its long - standing strategy and diversification in mobility services , daimler made its biggest bet yet in blacklane . the berlin - based ride - sharing service and uber competitor that connects professional drivers in high - end vehicles with travelers via a smartphone app and travel websites , received funding of more than 10 million euros ( $ 11 million ) , blacklane ceo jens wohltorf told bloomberg .\nthis update makes booking even easier ! here\u2019s how : select your phone\u2019s current location instead of having to type it in . after booking a ride , you can now immediately book a return ride without having to re - enter everything a second time . keep things simple and use your favorite password manager to autofill your password . * * blacklane\u2019s professional drivers get you where you need to go , safely and efficiently . were you happy with your blacklane booking experience ? please take a minute to review our app !\npart of what makes the auction system viable is timing : rides must be ordered an hour in advance . in new markets , 70 % to 80 % of blacklane\u2019s passengers are heading to or from an airport . corporate clients form the core of its business .\nblacklane now handles events that involve thousands of people , such as financial roadshows , sales meetings , government meetings , trade shows , conferences , holiday parties and sporting events . event planners may reserve rides in multiple cities and countries for traveling groups . organizers may make special requests , such as buses , shuttles and long distance rides in combination with blacklane\u2019s standard vehicles . a multi - lingual staff can manage the ground transportation process . services include booking vehicles , modifying reservations , on - site coordination and real - time service control .\nblacklane\u2019s compensation split varies by city and season , said adam parken , the director of communications and public relations . \u201cfor example , drivers are more willing to accept rides at lower rates in off - peak times , while they have higher rates during peak season . \u201d\nblacklane is now available in porto . this is our second city in portugal , joining the capital and largest city , lisbon . the bustling hub of porto , known for port wine and eye - catching bridges , is often hailed as the best destination in europe .\nin the summer and fall of 2012 , we added a few employees to help with customer service and signing up new drivers in berlin and other german cities . by the end of 2012 , blacklane was available in 15 cities in germany and preparing for international expansion .\nwe used blacklane to pick us up from rome fumicino airport and then used them several times in london , once to pick us up from heathrow and take us to kings cross station , again to pick us up from kings cross station and take us . . .\nbut you haven\u2019t used my service yet , but iam offering for you to try . weather you use us or not we wish all the best with your future travels . just incase your confused iam not a blacklane member or partner i run a luxury . . .\ni called the blacklane customer hotline and - after being put on hold for 10 minutes - i was told\nthe driver pushed the emergency button\nand that there would be no van . when i asked what should be done , i was told take a taxi .\ni wanted transportation from liberty cruise port in bayonne to nyc after our cruise . i had taxi prices for the four of us and wanted a comparison . i went on the blacklane site and looked on the drop down menu for the port . the price . . .\n\u201ca car in motion is making revenue , \u201d said avina , who started his company in late 2013 . \u201cif it\u2019s sitting in a warehouse , it just looks pretty and there\u2019s no money coming in . in blacklane\u2019s reverse auction process , jobs come up for bids on a daily basis . if i\u2019m looking to forecast the week ahead , if i can pick up four , five , six jobs from blacklane , and get them at a fair price , then i\u2019d rather have a percentage of that than 0 % of $ 1 , 000 . \u201d\nthe company \u2013 which also won dutch event \u2013 was joined in the final by packlink ( spain ) , uplike ( france ) , blacklane ( germany ) , yplan ( the uk ) , freespee ( sweden ) and festicket from the uk , which won the wildcard vote .\ntwo hours before pickup i received a notice from blacklane that the was on its way . however , 15 minutes before the agreed upon time , i still heard nothing from the driver . texts did not receive a response and a call to the driver mobile number provided went unanswered\nlastly , and most importantly , we trained drivers online instead of in person . in the new method , we spent months designing a training course that drivers could take as often as needed and share with new colleagues until they were proficient with blacklane\u2019s high - quality standard approach .\nwe used blacklane to provide car service from vancouver airport to whistler ski resort and also for the reverse trip . the drivers were excellent both times , as well as being extremely polite and courteous . i would highly recommend them , and will try to use their . . .\ntnw and adyen hosted the german awards event last week at the company\u2019s office in berlin . the five finalists were blacklane , foodpanda , delivery hero , gini and minubo . the evening featured presentations with stories about the startups\u2019 successes and a panel discussion on how tech can fuel growth .\n\u201cit was a fancy event and a very good presentation , \u201d said daniel barth , head of dach ( germany , austria and switzerland ) on blacklane\u2019s affiliate management team . \u201cthe demonstration of how a mercedes - benz e - class can be completely directed by smartphone was impressive . \u201d\nthe next step was adding more efficiency throughout the launch steps . for instance , we eliminated paper contracts in favor of electronic agreements . we no longer walked through contracts face - to - face , saving driver and blacklane time . then we could easily archive them on our systems .\ni ' ve booked the blacklane transfer a night before departing from buenos aires . the main reason for deciding for this particular service the ease of use - option of booking online and paying with a credit card . additionally , there is also a mobile app available to . . .\nbut you haven\u2019t used my service yet , but iam offering for you to try . weather you use us or not we wish all the best with your future travels . just incase your confused iam not a blacklane member or partner i run a luxury transportation car company best ady genik\nblacklane works with a vast network of local professional drivers from around the world to offer you the most competitive rates . our high - quality fleet of vehicles can be booked for hourly or one - way journeys in more than 50 countries , 250 cities , and at over 500 airports .\nwe have had flawless service ! download the app . we were suffering with transportation in uzes desperate . . . having to manage taxis language etc . blacklane drivers meet us at marseille airport on time with signage , at the paris train station which was a mad house . . . .\nafter rolling out blacklane in milan , co - founders jens wohltorf and frank steuer were startled to see every ride was selling for the maximum price , at great loss to the company . they called one driver and asked what was going on . his reply ? \u201cuh , no idea . \u201d\nblacklane customers can book limousines in 130 cities including new york , hong kong and paris via a website , app or phone . the company , which has around 70 employees and was founded in 2011 , doesn ' t provide the chauffeur services itself but passes bookings on to local limousine operators .\nblacklane enlists a network of private drivers but unlike uber and lyft they\u2019re required to be licensed chauffeurs . travelers can reserve a trip for a set price from one hour to months in advance and choose between various levels of service and vehicles , including business class , business van and first class .\nhere\u2019s how it works : when you book a ride from fort greene to newark international airport with blacklane , the fare is always $ 90 . 90 , no matter if it\u2019s a sunny tuesday afternoon or rainy thanksgiving eve . after you book , blacklane sends out an offer to its drivers to buy that ride for $ 30 . ( the company refuses to release hard numbers , calling its algorithm its \u201csecret sauce . \u201d ) if no one wants the ride at $ 30 after a few minutes , the price bumps up to $ 35 and so on , until a driver buys the fare .\nin our latest update , we redesigned the blacklane home screen to bring you a better user experience . you now have a full overview of your upcoming ride , including your driver\u2019s name , status and contact info , plus you can book new rides and rate past ones , all in one place .\nalso , the culture of blacklane is amazing . it is of utmost importance to maintain it . in addition , our investors and business partners are great \u2014 it is really pleasant to work with them because we are working for the same goal . as i said before , i just love what i do .\nthere ' s no hassle with blacklane : easy - to - use app , clear offers , no preferred partners , no registration fees , no journey forms to fill out , no need to carry cash . all you need to do is deliver a great customer experience and we will take care of the rest .\nblacklane has decided to try something new now that 2014 is well on its way . so that you too can get to your appointments relaxed and on time , we have created the \u201cpower business week\u201d ! during power business week , we foot 30 % * of the fare on all rides booked during that week .\nit\u2019s 6am , and i\u2019ve an early flight from gatwick . but the car is already outside the house , and i\u2019m not panicking . it\u2019s a smartly presented mercedes e - class , and i settle in for the ride . the car has been booked by the company i\u2019m flying to berlin to visit \u2013 blacklane .\n\u201cwith blacklane , i supplement my work and fill in voids during the days , weeks , and months ahead , \u201d avina told lct . \u201ci can better forecast my work . i partner with them because they are flexible . you take what you want . they are not an on - demand service like uber . \u201d\nnhim and the others take a regular taxi ! ! aside from nit wanting to seperate we wanted tonall stay together . i suggested he call for a larger vechicle , as to deperate and pay another car in addition to blacklane was twice the price , but he couldn\u2019t , get a car . all of us had to take\nhad tried to find on the net anyone who had used this service prior to going to dubai and found several other travellers in the same boat with no result . have just left dubai and am pleased to say that blacklane showed up as booked to the al maha resort and transported us to the airport at a reasonable rate .\ntl ; dr : beautiful onboarding screens , streamlined booking process , improved flight number field . from : blacklane headquarters to : everyone subject : my beloved , you are the css to my html . you are my methods ; i am nothing without you . as a token of my love , please accept the following gifts : - brand - new onboarding screens - optional information integrated into the checkout screen when booking , making it easier to see your complete ride booking - an improved field for entering your flight number if you were in java , you\u2019d be the object of my affection . all i ask in return is for you to tap update . love , blacklane\ni am one of the two founders and managing directors of blacklane . i mainly take care of the technology and our products , as well as company building and management functions . right now , this is about growing the company until the child has grown up . in year number four , we are just at pre - school stage .\ndigital economy , said in a press release , \u201cwe were very satisfied with blacklane as our event partner . we planned our event far in advance and committed to provide our guests extraordinary service . to make their transfers as comfortable and convenient as possible , we chose high - class business vans between the dinner and after - show party .\nblacklane has expanded its u . s . presence in recent years along with its connection to the national chauffeured transportation industry . pictured ( l to r ) at the 2015 international lct show in las vegas are : carsten kahner , director of affiliate management ; hector santillan , affiliate manager / americas ; and christian berndt , head of affiliate management / americas .\ngoing global blacklane ( urltoken ) now reaches 190 cities worldwide , and added the las vegas market to its metro roster in february . the service is not an instant demand ground transportation app per se , such as uber or lyft , but it can get a vehicle to a client in about an hour to an hour and a half depending on local availability .\nklaus entenmann , chairman of daimler financial services , said , \u201cwe want to offer flexible and innovative mobility services to our customers . our investment in blacklane as a global professional driver service is an important part of this strategy . in recent years , we at daimler financial services developed our mobility services and platforms , in which we invested close to \u20ac500 million . \u201d\nblacklane was born in 2011 to close the first and last miles of travelers\u2019 journeys : rides to and from the airport . i was a frequent business traveler who knew all too well the challenges of finding local professional driver services . booking rides , knowing the rates in advance , and invoicing were all cumbersome processes that wasted time before , during and after rides .\nall - in rates for clients are fixed and include taxes , fees and gratuities . the reservation - formatted app does not allow users to see how many vehicles are in the vicinity , as with the uber app . and although a client also cannot see a vehicle headed to a pick - up location , blacklane sends clients text updates about pending pick - ups and chauffeur information .\non its website announcing the investment , daimler said \u201cthe parties agreed to keep the details of the transaction confidential . wohltorf declined to add details but noted that the company will use the new influx of funds to expand its service in the middle east and asia and develop new partnerships . existing blacklane investors ri digital ventures , b - to - v and alstin also joined the recent funding round .\nnamed germany ' s fastest growing tech startup by the european tech5 awards , this professional driver app operates in more than 180 cities in 50 countries . blacklane uses reverse dutch auctions : a fixed ride fare for passengers is auctioned to the drivers , rising until the first driver agrees to buy it . founded by jens wohltorf and frank steuer in 2011 , it has raised $ 22 . 5 million ."]}
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", "topic": 3}], "title": "fujitsu technology solutions", "paragraphs": ["international recruiter vacature - fujitsu technology solutions b . v . - maarssenbroek | urltoken\nthe fujitsu technology solutions manuals server may contain products , which are not yet available in certain target markets .\ntogether , fujitsu and fujitsu technology solutions will bring innovative and cost - competitive products to market worldwide by optimizing platform product research and development . in the course of this collaboration , fujitsu technology solutions will become one of the major linchpins of global research and development\nfujitsu technology solutions will integrate easily into the fujitsu family as both companies have had many values in common from the start . kai flore , president & ceo of the new fujitsu technology solutions explains : \u201cwith fujitsu we have a strong and reliable parent company that fully supports our own business strategy and goals . fujitsu is a pioneering it company with research and development in its dna \u2013 and so are we . becoming part of the fujitsu group is the perfect match for fujitsu technology solutions .\n\u201cwith the capabilities and global perspective that fujitsu technology solutions brings , we can transform the very way fujitsu does business , \u201d said kuniaki nozoe , president of fujitsu limited . \u201cwe can \u2018think global\u2019 from the inception of new products , and then \u2018act local\u2019 to serve the needs of our customers . the integration of fujitsu technology solutions will enable the fujitsu group to offer fully integrated products and solutions worldwide . \u201d\nthese promising prospects make the integration of fujitsu technology solutions a perfect example of the fujitsu corporate value of global perspective and its motto to think globally and act locally .\nintegrating fujitsu technology solutions is a major step in the strategy to expand the group\u2019s business outside japan , with a focus on developing the global it services business to meet increasing customer demand . while appreciating the german engineering and the successful business approach , fujitsu also appreciates the special values that the integration of fujitsu technology solutions adds to the fujitsu culture and the \u201cfujitsu way\u201d of doing business .\nfujitsu technology solutions has a presence in all key markets across europe , the middle east and africa , with the services division extending coverage up to 170 countries worldwide . leveraging the strengths , innovation and global reach of their shareholder , fujitsu technology solutions make sure they meet the needs of large corporations , small and medium enterprises and private users . fujitsu technology solutions is a member of the united nations global compact .\nas a fully - owned subsidiary of fujitsu , fujitsu technology solutions can now offer corporate clients in emea access to a worldwide portfolio of dynamic infrastructures built around ia servers and combined with innovative services , along with integrated products and it solutions tailored in a joint effort with fujitsu services .\nwith regard to customers and channel , the integration of fujitsu technology solutions will also be a rewarding investment . fujitsu has access to fujitsu technology solutions\u2019 broad emea customer base and from this , is moving forward in the expansion of its presence in emerging markets . in addition , the global group has access to a well - kept channel base of approximately 1 , 700 direct and 43 , 000 indirect partners , and will be able make use of fujitsu technology solutions\u2019 long - lasting channel expertise and experience and share best practice to enhance fujitsu\u2019s channel business worldwide .\nin europe , the middle east , india and africa ( emeia ) , fujitsu is a leading information and communication technology ( ict ) company offering a full portfolio of business - technology products , solutions and services , ranging from workplace systems to datacenter solutions , managed services , and cloud - based software and solutions .\nfujitsu technology solutions gmbh tel : + 49 - 1805 - 372100 ( 14ct . / min . ) fax : + 49 - 1805 - 372200 website : urltoken\n. he has formed the fujitsu global business group , headquartered in london , uk , and heads it as president . this group comprises all fujitsu operations outside japan , among them fujitsu technology solutions and fujitsu services , and hosts consolidated global functions such as global marketing , global delivery and global client management . the management structure of the fujitsu\u2019s emea business is divided into three business regions : uk and ireland , the nordics , and continental europe . the continental europe region covers most of fujitsu technology solutions\u2019 territory and is headed by ceo kai flore , who also remains president & ceo of fujitsu technology solutions holding ( b . v . ) , which remains in its current legal set - up .\n\u00a92018 bisok all rights reserved . bis | information technology solutions ( 405 ) 507 - 7000 | info @ urltoken\nfujitsu is a global information and communication technology ( ict ) company , offering a full range of technology products , solutions and services . we use our experience and the power of ict to shape the future of society with our customers .\nat fujitsu we help you to mobilize and modernize your business . our specialized it solutions enable you to create workplaces that balance employee autonomy with management control . find out more about fujitsu ' s it solutions for the modern workplace .\nthe full integration of fujitsu technology solutions , with its strong presence in emea , is the catalyst for fujitsu\u2019s transformation into a truly global company . with this goal in mind , fujitsu is making substantial investment in its european operations , leading its way into the world from its new european bridgehead .\nj\u00fcrgen walter is responsible for the newly created\nsolutions\nbusiness unit , which also comprises software and service solutions . he worked for siemens and nokia siemens networks in different key positions for many years . in his last position as ceo central europe and ceo of fujitsu technology solutions gmbh , he was responsible for the fujitsu business in the dach countries .\nfujitsu technology solutions oem citrix\u00ae xendesktop\u2122 into their virtual workplace and managed virtual workplace product and service offerings , giving customers a rich , personalized virtual desktop experience for end users in any location . fujitsu technology solutions also oem citrix xenserver\u2122 virtualization into our primergy rack and blade server offerings . with a platform and services portfolio of exceptional depth , their offering extends from desktops to enterprise - class it infrastructure solutions and services offerings .\nthe dynamic infrastructures\u2019 focus for corporate clients is fully in line with fujitsu\u2019s business strategy , in which the technology solutions segment \u2013 consisting of it platforms and services \u2013 provided 57 percent of consolidated revenues and 68 percent of fujitsu\u2019s profit in fy2007 .\nfujitsu technology solutions is the leading european it infrastructure provider with a presence in all key markets in europe , the middle east and africa , plus india , serving large - , medium - and small - sized companies as well as consumers . with its dynamic infrastructures approach , the company offers a full portfolio of it products , solutions and services , ranging from clients to datacenter solutions , managed infrastructure and infrastructure - as - a - service . fujitsu technology solutions employs more than 13 , 000 people and is part of the global fujitsu group .\ndiscover how fujitsu can help you solve today ' s business challenges and take advantage of the new opportunities that digital technology offers .\nour business read more about how fujitsu delivers total solutions in the field of information and communication technology . our approach to csr read more about our vision for achieving a sustainable society . environment read more about how fujitsu contributes to the creation of a sustainable environment for future generations . technology read more about how fujitsu creates new value and is promoting the development of new technology for future generations . investor relations read more about fujitsus management direction , shareholder and stock information or visit our ir reference library where you can find several types of reports . employment read more about how to get employed by fujitsu . procurement read more about the fujitsu procurement policy , call for bids and our green procurement . more about fujitsu fujitsu in our daily lives , reports , publications , awards , a quick history of fujitsu , product gallery , fujitsu logo\nfujitsu technology solutions offers a full range of infrastructure products , solutions and services , including : hardware products ranging from servers , pcs , notebooks to workstations , thin clients , tablet pcs and monitors . solutions for dynamic infrastructure environments . infrastructure as a service , a future model for delivering infrastructures that are provided on demand by shared infrastructure centers .\nfujitsu orchestrates best - in - class offerings from a comprehensive partner ecosystems to deliver innovative products , services and solutions for the digital age .\nthe new company is operating jointly with fujitsu services and a unified management under the fujitsu brand . both companies extend a comprehensive portfolio of products , solutions and services offering on a global scale to corporate customers in the emea region .\nin november 2008 , fujitsu technology solutions introduced its dynamic infrastructures strategy , consisting of delivery models built around the company\u2019s products and services as well as higher level packaged solutions and managed infrastructures for the office and the datacenter . in addition , the company is developing new offerings around \u201cinfrastructure - as - a - service . \u201d\nfujitsu is the leading japanese information and communication technology ( ict ) company , offering a full range of technology products , solutions , and services . approximately 155 , 000 fujitsu people support customers in more than 100 countries . we use our experience and the power of ict to shape the future of society with our customers . fujitsu limited ( tse : 6702 ) reported consolidated revenues of 4 . 5 trillion yen ( us $ 40 billion ) for the fiscal year ended march 31 , 2017 . for more information , please see urltoken .\nhotel technology next generation , amelia island ( 01 . 03 - 03 . 03 . 2016 )\nhere is a list of location information in each country / region for the fujitsu group .\nhtng - hotel technology next generation , dubai ( 10 . 05 - 12 . 05 . 2016 )\na variety of solutions to help educators and students create , communicate and maximize the learning experience .\nfujitsu has a diverse repertoire of technology solutions , but our partnership is primarily rooted in the scanners it manufactures for document imaging and content management applications . it\u2019s a partnership that\u2019s been in place for over a decade , and one in which we work closely together to develop unique scanner - driven solutions that improve workflows . a great example of this partnership in action is our max capture kiosk , which combines a fujitsu network scanner with our max software for one - touch scanning and secure transmission to any destination . our experienced technicians are certified in the installation and maintenance of all fujitsu scanners .\nfujitsu is the world ' s third - largest it services provider and no . 1 in japan .\nenabling a convenient and efficient environment for office and home , fujitsu offers the perfect display for every customer . our models provide exceptional picture performance , ultra fast response times , excellent ergonomics and power saving solutions .\nwithin fujitsu . with a workforce of more than 10 , 000 employees extended across the emea region and more than 1 , 000 engineers , it will use its proven engineering expertise to lead the development of global platform products , software and services for the fujitsu group . from its business locations in munich , paderborn and augsburg , fujitsu technology solutions is driving the global development of ia ( intel architecture ) server and storage products . to enforce this plan , fujitsu has committed to investing into r & d capacities in europe , in particular in germany . in augsburg , the company is bringing together and centralizing the complete fujitsu group\u2019s r & d for ia servers . japanese experts are supporting german engineers in a new , unified global r & d center .\nup - 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( nyse : cuda ) . barracuda provides cloud - connected security and storage solutions that simplify it . under the new agreement , barracuda\u2019s powerful , easy - to - use and affordable technology will become part of the bis suite of solutions it provides to its national clientele . barracuda provides cloud - connected security and storage solutions that simplify it . these powerful , easy - to - use and affordable solutions are trusted by more than 150 , 000 organizations worldwide and are delivered in appliance , virtual appliance , cloud and hybrid deployments . barracuda\u2019s customer - centric business model focuses on delivering high - value , subscription - based it solutions that provide end - to - end network and data security .\nfujitsu is a leading it company that designs , builds and operates it systems and services for clients in both the public and private industries . from telecommunications to healthcare , we offer it solutions to improve efficiency , increase productivity and reduce costs .\nthe range of test specimens at fujitsu technology solutions gmbh\u2018s center for tests and compliance in augsburg , germany is very diverse . it systems , from the complete system platform down to microcontrollers , form the core : at more than 80 test stations , 25 employees test the equipment\u2019s electromagnetic compatibility and product safety , and run environmental , thermal , mechanical , packing , acoustic and endurance tests . around two - thirds of the orders come are the internationally operating parent company fujitsu , with the other third commissioned by external customers .\nfujitsu\u2018s wide product range helps you to meet today\u2018s requirements . the products offer highest reliability , security and ease of use features .\nindividual , reliable , efficient \u2013 and simple : fujitsu offers the ideal platform to tailor your desktop devices to your business needs .\nfujitsu enables customers to capitalize on digital opportunities with confidence , by helping them to balance robust ict and digital innovation . fujitsu\u2019s full portfolio of products , solutions and services gives its customers a competitive advantage in the era of digital transformation . in europe , the middle east , india and africa ( emeia ) the company employs more than 29 , 000 people . for more information , please see urltoken\nfrom our emr ( electro - magnetic resonance ) technology , to active and passive electrostatic solutions , we are committed to bringing the wacom feel to every class of device and market segment . we are ready to work with you to find a solution just right for your product .\nbusiness and application services help organizations to address key digital transformation challenges by leveraging a co - creation approach and our connected ecosystem . whether you want to focus on a specific technology , digital transformation or solutions specific to your sector , we look forward to co - creating with you .\nestablished in 1989 , micro wise inc . is a leading provider of technology solutions for business , healthcare , government , and education . we partner with world\u2019s leading technology companies to find the specific solution for our clients and deliver it in the most cost effective manner . whether you need a solution for your data center , connect users , or need a reliable point - of - sale solution , we have the expertise to deliver .\nlearn more about ptc ' s products and solutions and find out what makes us a leader in the internet of things and augmented reality innovation .\nbis partnerships are rooted in a shared vision of helping clients use technology to overcome challenges and improve operations . we have extensive knowledge and hands - on experience with every partner product included in our comprehensive and diverse technology portfolio . we also use what we sell ; we\u2019ve deployed many partner products in our own facilities .\nfujitsu tds gmbh tel : + 49 7132 . 366 - 01 fax : + 49 7132 . 366 - 1000 e - mail : info @ urltoken\na great variety of fujitsu accessories is available to make the user\u2018s day . data storage , carrying cases , multimedia , connectivity , anti - theft .\nia server plays a major role as a core platform for future growth . to underline its commitment to european engineering and quality , fujitsu technology solutions has been nominated to host the global ia server business and will develop , manufacture and market the global range of ia servers . in addition , the company is to unify the manufacturing and testing structure to prepare for globalized mass production , consolidating production at the augsburg and fukushima ( japan ) sites . these measures support ambitious goals : with its new global approach , fujitsu is raising the bar even higher . having already sold 240 , 000 ia servers in 2007 , fujitsu has made the ia server a core part of its platform products strategy , with an initial target of doubling worldwide sales to 500 , 000 units by 2010 .\nour online job site provides you with information about the current vacancies at fujitsu . you can apply for the job of your choice using our simple online form .\njoe doering , cso of the kathrein group , puts it this way : \u201ckathrein is a pioneer in vehicle transmission and reception systems . our innovative solutions and decades of experience have made a lasting and distinct impact on the market . this major order makes it quite clear that our systems and solutions are the best to meet our customers\u2019 requirements . \u201d\ncontinuously improved for over 30 years , loved by artists and professionals everywhere , wacom\u2019s unique digital pen technology enables accurate and natural input that lets you focus on what really matters : your creations .\ncelsius workstations from fujitsu are leading - edge it equipment for demanding applications . they are highly expandable and feature class leading low noise emissions , excellent performance and long product life cycles .\nsafeguarding against cyber crime is vital for business in the digital world . fujitsu\u2019s extensive portfolio helps you strengthen your resilience against cyber attacks and improve security of your data , premises and people .\ndiscover the latest news and innovation from fujitsu . find out where you can meet our experts to discuss your digital transformation journey and see first hand how we have helped customers around the world .\nnav assist chose fujitsu cloud service k5 to support its navisia labor management software , providing more choice for customers and revolutionizing sales and support . click on the image to watch the animated story .\n\u201cthe fujitsu digital annealer points the way towards the kind of performance increases we\u2019ll see with quantum computers , while allowing customers to work with problems that are beyond the capabilities of classical systems . \u201d\nreciprocally , customers and channel partners benefit from global access to a combined broad portfolio of products and services . they profit from the strength and reliability of the fourth - largest it services vendor in the world . at the same time , they enjoy the familiarity of doing business with their well - known local contacts and can depend on solutions tailor - made from the complete fujitsu portfolio for their individual needs .\nfujitsu primequest servers are high - performance mission - critical x86 servers that enable customers to realize the economic benefits and flexibility of linux and windows industry standards while preserving all the attributes for mission critical datacenter services .\nfujitsu has operations across europe , the middle east , india and africa with more than 25 , 000 employees across the region . we work with customers to create new value and competitive advantage in the digital era .\nkathrein smart city was likewise a winner of the german design award . the interactive 3d model has now been reprogrammed and illustrates how kathrein solutions help to create highly performant , flexible and efficient mobile networks in cities .\nmichael heise , ceo of kathrein automotive , points out the long - lasting close collaboration with daimler . \u201cthis exceptional order proves once again that daimler places great confidence in our company\u2019s systems and solutions , \u201d says heise .\nmicro wise has been offering complete it solutions and products to corporate clients for over 26 years . we partner with over 500 major information technology companies to offer a wide selection of products . with just - in - time delivery model we can offer the latest products at the most competitive prices . our customer focused approach and best in class after sales services has helped us build a loyal customer base with almost 100 % client retention , many for over 26 years .\nkathrein has recently fitted a hotel complex on the island of mauritius with its new indoor mobile communications system k - bow . this has enabled the hennessy park hotel , located in the trendsetting technology park eb\u00e8ne cybercity , to optimise mobile network coverage in its buildings . network operator emtel \u2013 which is based in the cybercity \u2013 plans to apply the innovative system on a large scale throughout the approximately 60 - hectare park . the technology site is considered an important bridge between africa and asia .\nthe technology of digital satellite headend is comparable to the technology that a cable operator uses . the signals are received from the satellite in sd and hdtv and from the terrestrial antenna ( dvb - t ) are converted into a uniformly defined frequency range ( digital cable tv ) , so that the channels can be transmitted onwards accordingly . thanks to its central decryption capability , the new head - end can directly decrypt all sky sport hd and sky bundesliga hd channels , and also other channels .\nkathrein enlarges its management team by two experienced managers : j\u00fcrgen walter and dr . hermann rodler . they will be significantly involved in shaping the strategic orientation of the company in the coming years , thereby strengthening kathrein\u2019s position as a systems and solutions provider .\nthe current issue also looks at how kathrein continues to strengthen its global footprint and solution offering . furthermore , we provide you with an update on k - bow which was distinguished with a second design award and went into live operation in a leading business and technology park .\naruba networks creates access management , infrastructure and mobility technologies for modern borderless networks . we are an aruba channel partner . our team members are trained and experienced in the configuration , deployment and support of aruba networks\u2019 extensive technology portfolio . we often use their products in our it infrastructure solutions , particularly those implemented in organizations with mobile workforces and / or bring - your - own - device programs . aruba\u2019s technologies give users consistent and secure access to apps and data based on who they are , where they are and what device they\u2019re using .\ncommunicasia , the most important trade show in the asia - pacific region , is held in singapore from 31 may to 3 june 2016 . once again , kathrein will showcase intelligent solutions to complex technological challenges in the fields of mobile communication , indoor and broadcasting .\nare you an ambitious recruiter who is interested in getting to know a different country ? do you want to work in an international environment with colleagues from all over europe ? then we want you to join the fujitsu career center as our new international recruiter ! we are looking for a bilingual ( dutch / french ) person , with an international mindset , who is experienced in it recruiting and will play an important part in finding purple squirrels for us ! this position requires you to relocate to utrecht in the netherlands . fujitsu will offer you a compensation for your moving expenses .\nfujitsu hybrid it seamlessly blends private , public and managed cloud with existing on - premises it , to improve business agility , accessibility and deliver better business outcomes . all of this is done within a prudent it budget , to ensure that your hybrid it integration is as cost effective as possible .\ndell emc serves a key role in providing the essential infrastructure for organizations to build their digital future , transform it and protect their most important asset , information . our partnership date s back long before the merger of these to technology giants . bis is unique among providers having deep experience and knowledge of products and solutions that comprise the dell emc portfolio . today , bis works closely with the dell emc team to enable our enterprise customers\u2019 it and digital business transformation through trusted hybrid cloud and big - data solutions , built upon a modern data center infrastructure that incorporates industry - leading converged infrastructure , servers , storage , and cybersecurity technologies . many of products in the dell emc portfolio pair seamlessly with grooper to provide our clients with complete , end - to - end data solution . our team has extensive instructional and applied knowledge in the installation and maintenance of dell emc technologies that deliver unparalleled networking and computing power .\nkathrein has equipped all of the accorhotels group in germany with state - of - the - art headend systems . in the course of this project , more than 150 hotels were fitted and upgraded with the new technology . it provides the guests with a wide variety of choices of digital radio and tv programmes in their rooms .\nenterprise data is one of the most valuable assets in any company . only an effective data protection strategy can prevent data losses that can threaten the competitiveness or even the very existence of an enterprise . fujitsu offers a complete portfolio of world class data protection products and services with eternus cs at its heart .\nif you are a busy corporate it manager looking for a dedicated vendor partner to acts as an extension of your it team , to be your single point of contact for products , services and solutions , thus allowing you to focus on strategic business issues , then please contact our sales team at ( 248 ) 350 - 0066 .\nthe german design council awarded the kathrein smart city for its clear and descriptive presentation of a complex technology . \u201cthe exhibit juxtaposes real and virtual space , with a display that shows a live model of the city overlaid with a virtual level . thus the user receives up - to - date information , illustrating the high standard of technical performance achieved by kathrein\u201c . the interactive kathrein smart city simulates during the course of a 24 - hour day how the indoor mobile demand continually changes and how k - bow manages capacity dynamically and flexibly . \u201cour unique augmented reality installation is an impressive demonstration of the solutions that our company is developing for the continually increasing data traffic within buildings , \u201d says frank weber , marketing director at kathrein .\nkathrein sees attractive business potential in the region : nearly half of the world\u2019s mobile phone users are registered in apac , with a continuing upward trend . like in other regions , customers have ever growing expectations regarding network availability , reliability and quality . to fulfil customer requirements in the best possible way , kathrein will add specific solutions for the region to its portfolio .\nto digitalize you need a new speed of it delivery so you can drive new value , build the right culture and transform your business . we\u2019ve built our portfolio to help you achieve this with hybrid it , end to end networking solutions and digital workplace services . we are recognized worldwide for the quality of our work and have continuously improved our position in analyst rankings .\nnimble storage develops primary storage , backup storage and data protection technologies for next - 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{"id": 55655, "summary": [{"text": "opera software asa is a norwegian software company , primarily known for its desktop opera web browser .", "topic": 3}, {"text": "also known for mobile web browser opera mini .", "topic": 3}, {"text": "across multiple platforms , opera browsers have more than 350 million users worldwide .", "topic": 3}, {"text": "opera software is also involved in promoting web standards through participation in the w3c .", "topic": 28}, {"text": "the company has its headquarters in oslo , norway and is listed on oslo stock exchange .", "topic": 38}, {"text": "the company also has offices in sweden , poland , the people 's republic of china , japan , south korea , australia , russia , ukraine , iceland , singapore , taiwan and the united states .", "topic": 38}, {"text": "opera 's stated vision is \" to deliver the best internet experience on any device . \"", "topic": 3}, {"text": "on 10 february 2016 a group of chinese investors offered $ 1.2 billion usd ( $ 8.31 per share ) to buy the company , though the deal reportedly did not meet regulatory approval .", "topic": 10}, {"text": "on 18 july 2016 opera announced it had sold its browser , privacy and performance apps , and its name to golden brick capital private equity fund i limited partnership ( a consortium of chinese investors including qihoo 360 ) was reported for an amount of $ 600 million usd .", "topic": 3}, {"text": "the transaction for sale of opera 's consumer business was approved on 31 october , 2016 by the committee on foreign investment in the united states .", "topic": 26}, {"text": "on 4 november , 2016 , golden brick capital private equity fund i l.p. completed the acquisition . ", "topic": 35}], "title": "opera software", "paragraphs": ["glassdoor has 57 opera software reviews submitted anonymously by opera software employees . read employee reviews and ratings on glassdoor to decide if opera software is right for you .\nopera software as p . o . box 4214 nydalen no - 0401 oslo norway\nchinese internet firms offer $ 1 . 23 billion for norway ' s opera software\nchinese buyers acquire opera software for $ 1 . 2 billion \u2013 china business review\nlars boilesen , the chief executive of opera software , which makes a web browser .\nopera is a trademark of opera software as . all other trademarks are the property of their respective owners .\nchinese internet firms offer $ 1 . 23 billion for norway ' s opera software | reuters\nregistration for this site is restricted to license holders of the tessitura software . if you are interested in tessitura software or have a question , please contact us .\nopera software announced today that it has acquired handster inc . , a leading mobile application store platform company .\nopera software as is a privately held company and is headquartered in oslo , norway . follow our news at urltoken .\nmicrosoft agreed to pay $ 12 . 75 million to opera software to close the books on a clash over interoperability problems affecting opera ' s browser .\nbetween its msn web portal and various versions of the opera browser - - charges that the software giant has repeatedly denied .\nmillions of internet users can now take control of their online privacy and security , empowered by opera software\u2019s acquisition of surfeasy .\nthe deal valued opera software at $ 8 . 31 per share , 53 percent higher than opera\u2019s share price last thursday . opera\u2019s board of directors has recommended the deal to its shareholders .\nopera software ' s first product , the opera ( web browser ) | opera web browser version 2 . 1 for microsoft windows | windows , was released in 1997 . opera software had an initial public offering ( ipo ) in february 2004 , and was listed on the oslo stock exchange march 11 , 2004 . [ 5 ]\na confidential settlement ends a litigation threat in a simmering dispute over interoperability problems affecting opera software ' s browser , cnet urltoken has learned .\nromax technology are a global leader in software , analysis and services for gearbox , bearings and driveline systems .\non may 18 , 2004 , opera software settled a lawsuit . their statement on the oslo stock exchange read : [ 16 ] [ 17 ]\nmore than 20 years after its founding , norway\u2019s opera software has accepted a $ 1 . 2 billion acquisition offer from a consortium of chinese firms .\nin a strategic maneuver to become a mobile services company , opera software has acquired mobile application platform handster , the leading independent app store for android applications .\ndassault syst\u00e8mes has acquired opera simulation software . opera applications will be part of the simulia brand\u2019s electromagnetics simulation portfolio which was established with the acquisition of computer simulation technologies ( cst ) in 2016 .\na group of chinese companies , led by internet security firm qihoo 360 technology , offered to acquire norwegian company opera software asa for a total of $ 1 . 2 billion on wednesday . opera software produces opera web browser , the sixth most popular browser in the world . although opera web browser only owns 5 . 5 percent market share worldwide , it is the top browser in africa and other parts of the developing world .\nopera software is having a busy week . just days after it announced a transition to webkit , the company has also inked a $ 155 million deal to acquire skyfire labs .\nin a press release today , opera\u2019s board said it had recommended that shareholders accept the $ 1 . 2 billion offer from china - based investment firms kunlun tech and qihoo 360 software .\nopera software asa has settled legal claims with an international corporation resulting in payment to opera of net usd 12 . 75 million . the other party is not a customer of opera and the settlement does not negatively impact future revenues . the entire amount will be booked in q2 .\nopera 12 . 15 : opera highly recommends all users to update to this latest release .\nsettlement of legal claims . stock exchange announcements . opera software ( may 18 , 2004 ) . archived from the original on 2006 - 10 - 19 . retrieved on 2007 - 12 - 15 .\nmicrosoft agreed to pay norway ' s opera software $ 12 . 75 million to head off a threatened lawsuit over code that made some web pages on msn look bad in certain versions of opera ' s web browser , cnet urltoken has learned .\noslo ( reuters ) - a group of chinese internet firms have made a cash offer for norwegian mobile phone browser and advertising firm opera software opera . ol , valuing it at $ 1 . 23 billion , in a move to reach more of the emerging market customers with whom opera is popular .\noslo ( reuters ) - norway\u2019s opera software opera . ol no longer plans to buy or sell companies and will instead stay focused on developing its mobile advertising units after the recent divestment of a key business , chief executive lars boilesen told reuters on monday .\nget opera helps you easily install the latest version of opera browser for windows 10 and earlier versions .\nlegacy versions of opera for mac , unix , and windows can be found at the opera archive .\nlegacy version of opera for mac , windows , and linux can be found in the opera archive .\n\u201ctoday we invite the entire internet community to use opera and experience web browsing as it should be , \u201d said jon s . von tetzchner , ceo , opera software . \u201cremoving the ad banner and licensing fee will encourage many new users to discover the speed , security and unmatched usability of the opera browser . \u201d\nopera\u2019s remaining business that is not part of the sale will include opera mediaworks , opera apps & games ( including bemobi ) and opera tv , along with about 560 employees . as of q1 , opera had 1 , 669 employees in its full operation .\n\u201cmore and more internet users are starting to question whether they can trust the internet these days , and are actively looking for secure solutions for their phone or computer , \u201d said lars boilesen , ceo , opera software .\nwe make web browsers for mobile phones and pcs . our products include the opera browser for computers ( windows , ios and linux ) as well as the mobile apps : opera for android , opera mini ( android and ios ) , opera touch and opera news .\nopera software announced today that it has acquired surfeasy inc . , a leading toronto - based company that provides an easy - to - use vpn solution for protecting customers\u2019 online privacy and security on smartphones , tablets and computers .\n\u201copera is growing rapidly and we are constantly looking for opportunities to bring best - of - breed services to the market . adcolony is a natural fit for opera and our mobile advertising subsidiary , opera mediaworks . this acquisition will augment our services with a robust specialization around mobile video \u2013 the fastest growing segment within the mobile advertising industry , \u201d said lars boilesen , ceo , opera software .\nopera software today announced that it has acquired web - based e - mail provider urltoken . the acquisition will enable opera to expand its current messaging product portfolio and deliver cross - platform messaging to a wide range of devices , including computers , mobile phones , tvs and gaming consoles .\nopera software , world leader in cross - platform browser technologies , today introduced opera mini\u00e2\u201e\u00a2 , a j2me ( java 2 mobile edition ) web browser for virtually all mobile phones . opera mini\u00e2\u201e\u00a2 enables web access on more than 700 million low - and mid - tier java - capable phones around the world , finally bringing mobile internet into the mainstream .\nopera software as is the developer behind the high - quality , multi - platform product for a wide range of platforms , operating systems , and embedded opera internet products . opera products enable more than 350 million internet consumers to discover and connect with the content and services that matter most to them , no matter what device , network or location .\nthe information below describes version history for opera browsers built using the webkit / chromium rendering engine , opera versions 15 . 0 and above . for information about the landmarks developed in opera ' s presto rendering engine and related opera browsers , please see opera ' s archived version history .\nwork even harder at integrating opera software and opera mediaworks , which is admittedly not easy . keep the people - centric , encouraging and respectful tone that you ' ve been generally setting for years ( from the ceo on down ) , and which was highly valued by me and my peers .\nopera is the ideal browser for the university environment ,\nsays jon von tetzchner , ceo , opera software .\nopera ' s user - friendly features , accessibility options for the disabled , and cross - platform and customization capabilities make life easier for students to manage their various study needs . opera is fully standards compliant and offers extensive administration possibilities for network configuration , providing flexibility to system administrators as they make opera a part of their university network .\n\u201copera is growing rapidly and we are constantly looking for opportunities to bring best - of - breed services to the market , \u201d said lars boilesen , ceo , opera software , in a statement . \u201cadcolony is a natural fit for opera and our mobile advertising subsidiary , opera mediaworks . this acquisition will augment our services with a robust specialization around mobile video \u2013 the fastest growing segment within the mobile advertising industry .\ni\u2019m not sure how active this blog will be , but there are a few things i will probably address in future posts . maybe i\u2019ll play the armchair analyst as well , commenting on things opera software decides to do in the future .\nour primary drive is to provide the best user experience , no matter what device people use . there are millions of users with basic mobile phones instead of smartphones , and opera mini gives even the most basic phone a smartphone - like web experience ,\nopera software ceo lars boilesen said .\nbut the glitch , which opera said it has brought to microsoft ' s attention , is rekindling mutual frustration and suspicion between the browser upstart and the software giant . the two companies have traded accusations over a lengthening string of incidents that msn has rendered incorrectly or not at all , according to opera .\nopera software was founded as an independent company on august 30 , 1995 by jon stephenson von tetzchner and geir ivars\u00f8y . [ 5 ] the company was created to continue what was originally a research project at telenor , the largest norwegian telecommunications company .\nopera is evolving from being a browser company into a fully integrated mobile services company and this acquisition is an important step in that direction . we are delighted to welcome the handster team into the opera family . handster will enable us to strengthen our mobile store offerings to consumers , mobile operators and handset manufacturers ,\nsaid lars boilesen , ceo , opera software .\nconsumers might remember skyfire as the makers of an app that let iphone users watch flash video on their iphones back in 2010 . but opera is less interested in apps and more focused on skyfire ' s rocket optimizer software and a feature known as skyfire horizon .\nmode : lina architekci is a company founded in 2009 and with every project it became more and more popular , currently having around 100 publications in magazines all over the world . one of their most recent project is the office designed for opera software in poland .\ncommuters on silicon valley ' s busiest freeway , us 101 , will notice a large new opera logo atop a shiny office building in san mateo , california . opera software ' s new and improved visibility is a reflection of the company ' s growing success as a global powerhouse in the mobile ecosystem and its significant expansion in silicon valley - inaugurating a new 20 , 000 sq . feet office , employing more than 100 people , with plans for aggressive growth for the rest of 2012 and beyond . these new offices are now home to opera software ' s subsidiaries , admarvel and mobile theory , as well as opera ' s us branch office .\nthe deal will give kunlun and qihoo access to opera\u2019s mobile advertising platform , opera mediaworks , where they can sell their products .\nopera ' s past complaints with microsoft included charges that the software giant deliberately sought to undermine the experience of web surfers using its browser by delivering a different set of instructions to opera than those sent to ie for rendering web pages on msn . the results included misaligned margins and indentations that cut off some words , among other things .\nalongside that , it\u2019s been building out a business in advertising to monetize that software . the latter business , which operates under the opera mediaworks brand , also includes admarvel , which opera acquired in 2010 , and other , more recent additions like german startup apprupt . in all , prior to adcolony , opera has made eight acquisitions in the past four years , with several of those to further its advertising business .\nopera software is a norwegian corporation , primarily known for its desktop web browser and family of mobile web browsers . opera mini was for some time the most popular mobile web browser in the world . [ 1 ] this was in part due to the dramatic increase in mobile browsing due to the iphone . [ 2 ] opera software is also involved in promoting web standards through participation in the w3c . the company has its headquarters in oslo , norway , and is listed on oslo stock exchange . the company also has offices in sweden , china , india , japan , korea , poland , czech republic and the usa .\nthe newest generation of web users will discover the web through a mobile device . having world - class messaging capability alongside a rich and compelling web experience is essential . by combining forces , opera and urltoken can offer messaging on any device . this will enhance the value opera provides to consumers , while assisting our operator partners in reducing customer churn ,\nsays rolf assev , chief strategy officer , opera software .\nopera will sell the qihoo 360 - led consortium its mobile and desktop browser operations , its performance and privacy apps , its tech licensing not including opera tv ; and opera\u2019s 29 percent stake in chinese jv nhorizon .\nin 2013 , opera made a critical strategic decision when it launched opera mediaworks , a slate of mobile advertising products that included a video component .\nmobile web surfing has until now been limited to more advanced phones that are capable of running a browser ,\nsays jon s . von tetzchner , ceo , opera software .\nwith opera mini\u00e2\u201e\u00a2 , the phone only has to run a small java - client and the rest is taken care of by the remotely located opera mini server . with opera mini\u00e2\u201e\u00a2 you don ' t have to have an advanced phone to surf the web , which means that most people can use it with their existing phones .\nchairman sverre munck told reuters on wednesday it was essential for the 20 - year - old firm to find partners in order to compete against the giants of the technology world and their integrated software platforms , which eclipse rival products .\nwe are pleased to hear that you are satisfied with opera as your employer . thank you for taking the time to write this review of opera .\nthe innovation driven from the us office includes the opera advertising platform ; the opera payment exchange ( opx ) , which enables easy payment options for users of opera ' s mobile browsers ; and the opera mobile store , a multi - platform mobile app store that is now the fifth largest worldwide .\nopera software today announced that it will offer free site licenses to higher education institutions . in an effort to meet the student and university need for security on the internet , opera offers a secure , fast and reliable internet browsing alternative at no cost to schools . this new offer is in response to schools ' increasing concern over potential security threats students may encounter while using less secure browsers .\nmicrosoft ' s msn portal targeted opera users by purposely providing them with a broken page . as a reply to msn ' s treatment of its users , opera software released a very special bork version of its opera 7 for windows browser . the bork version behaves differently on one web site : msn . users accessing the msn site will see the page transformed into the language of the famous swedish chef from the muppet show : bork , bork , bork ! further information regarding the opera 7 . 01\nbork\nversion is available from our\nin the past year , oslo , norway - based opera software has further increased its leading position in the mobile browser market , surpassing more than 200 million monthly unique users for its opera mini and opera mobile browsers and opera ' s subsidiary , admarvel , has very quickly established itself as the world ' s leading mobile advertising platform . admarvel ' s mobile ad platform manages over 35 billion ad impressions a month from more than 9 , 000 publishers . in 2011 , this platform enabled over $ 240 million in revenue to mobile publishers globally .\nopera said that the agreement would give opera access to kunlun and qihoo\u2019s internet users in china , as well as funding . kunlun and qihoo will also be able to sell their products to opera users and use its mobile advertising platform .\nthe introduction in august 2005 of\nopera mini\n, a java me based web browser for mobile phones marketed not to end users but to mobile network operators , possibly marks a new direction towards directly revenue - generating business , making the company less dependent on give - away and advertising - based internet software . [ 11 ]\nschools interested in opera ' s free site license visit urltoken for more information .\nopera announced today the release of two new products , a brand new mobile browser called opera touch and a new version of the opera browser for computers . opera touch has been designed from the ground up to fit the way people actually use the web : on the move . the new mobile browser also seamlessly connects with the updated opera pc browser without the need of establishing a password or login .\nopera user agent string / id formats are described with string order and examples .\n\u201cwe all tried very hard to close the public offer and are naturally disappointed that we were unsuccessful . however , we believe that the new deal is very good for opera employees and opera shareholders , \u201d said opera\u2019s ceo , lars boilesen . ( boilesen had been outspoken about the original deal being struck by shareholders without much buy - in from opera\u2019s staff . some believed the original deal undervalued opera ) .\nsince norway is quite expensive , i guess , the development of the desktop will continue in poland . opera is growing like crazy . don\u2019t believe the doomsday prophets who insist that opera is in trouble . opera is doing better than ever . but events in russia and such have opera on a slightly slower growth path than before .\nopera and skyfire are a natural fit ,\nlars boilesen , ceo of opera software , said in a statement .\nboth companies have evolved far beyond their browser roots . skyfire adds capabilities to our portfolio around video , app optimization , smartphones and tablets , and strength in north america . with video expected to consume over two - thirds of global mobile bandwidth by 2015 , and as time spent on android and ios apps explodes , we are excited to extend opera ' s solutions for operators .\nopera software , the browser\u2019s parent company , said in august last year that it was undertaking a strategic review . it has reported annual losses over the past two years , and its growth prospects have disappointed investors . even after takeover rumors drove up its shares in recent days , they are still down about one - quarter from a year ago .\nsince the release of opera 4 in 2000 , opera ' s desktop browser has included its own innovative e - mail client . following this acquisition , opera will be able to offer a consistent e - mail experience across all products . opera currently has more than 50 million users of its desktop browser and more than 55 million users of opera mini , a mobile web browser that works on almost all handsets available today .\nas of may 1st , 2015 , i will no longer be an opera employee .\nheadquartered in oslo , norway , opera have offices in 3 locations around the world .\ntry the opera mini beta to test our latest features while you browse the web .\naccess websites , apps , regardless of location & block ad trackers with opera vpn .\nmicrosoft behind $ 12 million payment to opera , url access on 20 april 2006 .\nsuccess in the c market has always eluded opera , and the partners in the consortium want to reach the countries opera is already strong in , including india and brazil .\nin 2017 , opera software reported that they now serve over 350 million users worldwide . [ 4 ] the browser handles common internet - related tasks such as displaying web sites , sending and receiving e - mail messages , managing contacts , conversing on irc , downloading files via torrent , and reading web feeds . it is free for personal computers and mobile phones .\nthese days , opera is looking to move past the pc to distribute its web browser on devices such as cell phones and personal digital assistants . as a result , opera will in the future face less of a threat from microsoft , opera director john patrick said .\nin 2010 , fastmail was bought by opera software . the developers and staff of fastmail have now bought back the company . this means that fastmail is once again an independent company , dedicated to building the best possible email experience for our users . we have big plans for the future , and we will continue to roll out new features and enhancements over the coming months .\nopera executives said they had located the problem in msn ' s handling of text language preferences , and that the problem , while not specific to opera , disproportionately affected its users .\nproject names were first assigned and made public starting with the opera 9 series ( merlin ) . previous to opera 9 . 00 tp , projects were classified with internal branch numbers and not publicized . the project name data cells in the following opera version tables are identified as\nimportant note : for further detailed information , please see the opera version release changelogs for mac , unix ( freebsd and linux ) , and windows operating systems at the opera changelogs webpage .\nmicrosoft denied categorically that it was intentionally shutting out opera users . and opera executives who have examined the problem have acknowledged that although the vast majority of affected web surfers use opera , the msn problem in some cases can also stymie users of microsoft ' s own internet explorer browser .\n) . opera also helps the group expand into emerging markets in asia , africa and elsewhere .\ndiscover when an opera feature was first introduced and then made final ( in alphabetical order ) .\nboilesen will serve as ceo for both opera and the consumer business until december 31 , 2016 .\nthe new transaction is expected to close during the second half of 3q 2016 , opera said .\nthe original deal , announced in february , reportedly failed to gain regulatory approval . while expressing disappointment that it was scrapped , opera ceo lars boilesen says\nwe believe that the new deal is very good for opera employees and opera shareholders .\nthe acquisition was approved by opera ' s board , and the company now has 18 months to find a new name , according to techcrunch .\nfrom opera \u201crevenue in the long term is expected to increase as the ad - free browser is expected to significantly expand opera\u2019s market share and the contract with google provides more search revenue per user\u201d .\nopera versions will use all or some parts of the following user agent string / id items . examples of the different types of opera user agent string / id formats are shown following these definitions .\n\u201cthere is strong strategic and industrial logic to the acquisition of opera by the consortium , \u201d said lars boilesen , opera\u2019s ceo , in a statement . \u201cwe believe that the consortium , with its breadth of expertise and strong market position in emerging markets , will be a strong owner of opera . \u201d\nopera has kick - started the year by teaming up with nigerian singer , songwriter and vocalist simi , who has become a brand ambassador for the popular web browser company . through the partnership , opera will deliver the hottest news from her and other trending artists right to your homepage . furthermore , simi will be spreading the word about opera\u2019s recently released news and video app , opera news , which has been launched as a stand - alone product after the success of the news service in opera mini .\nwhen the deal closes - expected in march - glueck will remain ceo of skyfire , but also become opera ' s executive vice president of operator business . skyfire will remain an independent subsidiary of opera .\nchinese group bids $ 1 . 2 billion for company behind opera web browser - the new york times\nthe two companies envision a powerful collaboration and venture into joint products , expanding on opera\u2019s product footprint .\non september 20 , 2005 , opera announced that it would remove the advertising from its browser and remain free of charge . although opera was free to download and use before this change , it had previously displayed an advertising banner unless the user purchased a license . the move was made in the hope that it would prompt more users to switch to the opera browser . [ 12 ] however , opera does continue to charge for its\nopera mobile\nproduct which runs on many mobile devices . [ 13 ]\nit was not long ago that we celebrated opera crossing 100 million users for our mobile browsers and the assembling of our mobile advertising platform . since that milestone in february 2011 , opera has doubled its users in less than 18 months , and gained status as the leading provider of mobile advertising services ,\nsaid mahi de silva , ceo of admarvel and evp consumer mobile , opera software .\nwe are placing a strong bet on our us assets by expanding our team here and hiring the best talent in silicon valley to deliver the best mobile products , tools and services to consumers , developers , publishers and advertisers - globally .\nopera , meanwhile , takes a similar approach with its mini browser . as pcmag noted in its review of opera mini for the ipad ,\nopera mini 7 isn ' t a real browser . in fact , it doesn ' t load web pages at all . it ' s a proxy browser , which means pages are loaded and compressed at opera ' s servers , and a lighter , lower - quality static version is sent to your device . opera says mini can reduce your data consumption by up to 90 percent .\nshaburov will join the opera mobile consumer and publisher management team based in san mateo , california , usa .\ntry the opera browser - now with a built - in ad blocker , battery saver and free vpn .\n( adds share price reaction , comments by opera\u2019s ceo ; refiled to modify syntax in paragraph 6 . )\nneed help ? hit f1 anytime while using opera to access our online help files , or go here .\nthe opera name and trademark will go the deal and the remaining company has some 18 months to find a new name , a company spokesperson told me . the new deal has already been approved by opera\u2019s board .\nopera limited , the parent company of opera software as , announced today that it has publicly filed a registration statement on form f - 1 with the u . s . securities and exchange commission ( \u201csec\u201d ) relating to a proposed initial public offering of american depositary shares ( adss ) representing its common shares . the number of adss to be offered and the price range for the proposed offering have not yet been determined . opera intends to list the adss on the nasdaq global select market under the symbol \u201copra . \u201d china international capital corporation hong kong securities limited and citigroup global markets inc . are acting as joint book - running managers for the proposed offering .\nsince its founding in 1996 , opera has been a pioneer in shaping the future of the internet . providing faster and more innovative web browsers , opera is the everyday browser of choice for more than 320 million people .\nopera mediaworks is the world\u2019s largest mobile advertising platform , helping to power the global mobile economy . we improve efficiency , through technology , innovation , transparency and trust , to create an open and vibrant marketplace for publishers and advertisers across the globe . opera mediaworks includes admarvel , an ad - serving and mediation platform ; mobile theory , a premium mobile ad network in the united states ; 4th screen advertising ltd . , a premium ad network in the united kingdom ; and opera mediaworks performance , a results - driven mobile ad network . also included are impressions served within opera ' s mobile properties , including the opera mini smart page and the opera mobile store .\ni\u2019m still an opera user . i\u2019ve been using the \u201cnew opera\u201d as my primary browser for a long time , and basically use opera 12 as a feed reader / e - mail client . i\u2019m not planning to switch any time soon , but i\u2019ll obviously keep an eye on that new browser to see how it turns out .\nopera , by contrast , has long contended that microsoft ' s alleged maneuvers were intentional and hurt its reputation .\ndiscover when an opera feature was first introduced into the webkit / chromium based browsers ( in alphabetical order ) .\nopera ' s stated vision is\nto deliver the best internet experience on any device .\n[ 3 ]\nopera renegotiates its $ 1 . 2b sale down to $ 600m for its browsers , privacy apps , chinese jv\nbecause opera mini\u00e2\u201e\u00a2 enables web access on low - and mid - tier phones , operators can now dramatically increase the average revenue per user ( arpu ) across their entire customer base by stimulating the usage of compelling mobile web services . opera offers full customization of opera mini\u00e2\u201e\u00a2 to companies , for example operators , broadcasters , mobile content providers and the internet industry , that would like to include their own version of opera mini\u00e2\u201e\u00a2 as part of their mobile content offerings .\nopera , which currently enjoys a 2 - 3 % share of the web browser market , is now offering its browser for no cost and banner ad free with a little help from google . why google ? opera has renegotiated their search as revenue contract with google to the point where they no longer need banner ads to support the opera browser . in browser searches will default to google search where opera will be reimbursed with a higher adwords revenue share than before .\nmost browser sniffing scripts are not ready for this change to double digits ( opera\n10\n) , as they detect only the first digit of the user agent string meaning opera\n10\nis interpreted as opera\n1\n( note that the real version number is provided at the end of the ua string in the examples shown below ) . this results in sites mistakenly identifying opera 10 as an unsupported browser thereby breaking server and client - side scripts .\ni got my severance package , and will of course continue on my current education . compared to all those colleagues who planned on continuing a career at opera it\u2019s not that bad for me . i was already on my way out , and my future was unlikely to be at opera in the first place . my education won\u2019t exactly be relevant to opera .\nopera , primarily known as a maker of browsers for web and mobile , has its own app store . the opera mobile store for ios , android , blackbery , java , symbian and web applications was released in march of this year .\nin the latest act of their wagnerian cycle of malfunction and recrimination , norse browser company opera and microsoft are feuding over a glitch that prevents what opera estimates to be approximately 30 percent of its users from accessing microsoft ' s msn portal .\nopera / 9 . 64 ( windows nt 5 . 1 ; u ; en ) presto / 2 . 1 . 1\nopera renegotiates its $ 1 . 2b sale down to $ 600m for its browsers , privacy apps , chinese jv \u2013 techcrunch\nqihoo runs its own mobile browser , which it could combine with opera\u2019s , and it also could benefit from the company\u2019s advertising network . kunlun , which makes and licenses games , could use opera\u2019s apps as a way to broaden the distribution of those games .\nschenk , mark ( 2007 - 01 - 06 ) . opera browser version history . retrieved on 2007 - 10 - 24 .\nabout the gsma the gsma represents the interests of mobile operators worldwide , uniting nearly 800 operators with more than 250 companies in the broader mobile ecosystem , including handset and device makers , software companies , equipment providers and internet companies , as well as organisations in adjacent industry sectors . the gsma also produces industry - leading events such as mobile world congress , mobile world congress shanghai and the mobile 360 series conferences .\nthe first company to take advantage of opera mini\u00e2\u201e\u00a2 is norway ' s leading commercial television station , tv2 . it has bundled opera mini\u00e2\u201e\u00a2 with its mobile services in norway to offer its viewers a complete mobile content package that includes a branded and advanced web browser .\nit turns out that the msn server is misconfigured in yet another way which targets opera users ,\nwrote opera chief technology officer hakon lie in an e - mail exchange .\nin some rare cases , the bug affects ie users as well . . . however , the error affects opera users much more than ie users since few ( ie ) users define their own languages .\nopera said three large u . s . mobile operators use skyfire technology , while 10 other global operators are currently testing it out .\nthe glitch causes some opera surfers trying to visit msn to encounter a server error that says busy traffic is preventing them from accessing the site . opera users have taken to the browser company ' s message boards , scratching their heads over the apparent msn lockout , speculating on its connection to prior opera - msn problems and pointing out other problems associated with accessing microsoft ' s xbox gaming web site .\ntoday , we want to share with you another big thing that you will first see in the developer channel for opera for computers .\nopera mini , one of the fastest web browsers made for your iphone and ipad , now has a built - in ad blocker .\nin an attempt to capitalize on the emerging market for internet - connected handheld devices , a project to port the opera browser to more platforms was started in 1998 . [ 5 ] opera 4 . 0 , released in 2000 , [ 6 ] included a new cross - platform core that facilitated creation of editions of opera for multiple operating systems and platform ( computing ) | platforms . [ 7 ]\nfrom its beginning , opera used its proprietary presto engine . however , in 2013 opera switched to google ' s new blink engine . [ 14 ] [ 15 ] some accepted this change happily , others refused to update from version 12 . 16 ( the last presto engine edition ) , while others began using the new vivaldi browser , which was more recently created by the original designers of opera .\nopera says that adcolony will continue to support existing customers as usual following the close of the deal , and that will kassoy , adcolony\u2019s ceo , will also remain in his position , as well as take on the additional role of chief marketing officer for opera mediaworks .\n\u201cprivacy and security has always been top of mind for opera ` s users , making the acquisition of surfeasy a seamless fit . opera has evolved beyond our browser roots and this step will add a critical building block towards a broader portfolio of applications , \u201d he continues .\nwill offer co - branded opera mini browsers to its customers across india and south asia , the companies said in a joint statement today .\nterms of the acquisition have not been disclosed . handster ceo victor shaburov will join the opera mobile consumer and publisher team in san mateo .\n\u201ckunlun and qihoo will have access to opera\u2019s user base to cross - sell their services too , \u201d said jefferies financial analyst david reynolds in a note to clients . the acquisition of opera comes after qihoo agreed in december with some members of the consortium to be taken private .\nthe opera 8 . 50\nbolton\nversion permanently removed the ad banner and licensing fee from the browser . opera was previously available free of charge with an ad banner . users had the option of paying a license fee to remove the ad banner and receive premium support .\nafter a $ 1 . 2 billion deal fell through , opera has sold most of itself to a chinese consortium for $ 600 million . the buyers , led by search and security firm qihoo 360 , are purchasing opera ' s browser business , its privacy and performance apps , its tech licensing and , most importantly , its name . the norwegian company will keep its consumer division , including opera apps & games and opera tv . the consumer arm has 560 workers , but the company hasn ' t said what will happen to its other 1 , 109 employees .\nopera news has been updated with loads of new features that let users experience the football world cup 2018 . football fans among opera news users will now be able to choose their favorite team and follow all the updates of the competition with live scores and kickoff reminders for every match .\non january 12 , 2005 , opera software announced that it would offer free licenses to higher education institutions [ 9 ] \u2014 a change from the previous cost of $ 1 , 000 usd for unlimited licenses . schools that opted for the free license included massachusetts institute of technology ( mit ) , harvard university , university of oxford , georgia institute of technology , and duke university . opera was commonly criticized for having been adware | ad - sponsored , since this was seen as a barrier to gaining market share . in the newer versions the user was allowed a choice of generic graphical banners , or text - based targeted advertisements provided by google based upon the page being viewed . users could pay a license fee to remove the advertisement bar .\nopera mini\u00e2\u201e\u00a2 is available to end - users through operators and companies that choose to include it in their offerings to their customers . it is currently available as a pilot project through tv2 in norway , with wider availability to be announced . for more information read the opera mini product page .\noates , john ( 2004 - 05 - 18 ) . opera settles legal claims . the register . retrieved on 2007 - 12 - 15 .\nas internet users become more and more concerned about security risks while surfing the web , opera ' s tightly coded , cross - platform browser serves as an alternative to more vulnerable browsers . opera provides additional value to students by offering tabbed browsing , integrated searches and pop - up blocking . opera ' s saved sessions feature can also be used as an organizational and management tool for students who are researching various topics on the web . a number of institutions , including massachusetts institute of technology , harvard university , and oxford university , have already made opera available to their student community .\n\u201cadcolony\u2019s team , technology and execution will elevate opera mediaworks\u2019 already strong position in the mobile advertising industry . the combination will deliver an even better results - oriented , end - to - end offering for brands , agencies and publishers globally , \u201d said mahi de silva , ceo , opera mediaworks .\nopera / 9 . 80 ( windows nt 5 . 1 ; u ; en ) presto / 2 . 8 . 119 version / 11 . 10\nopera unite gives you the power to connect with others directly and to collaborate and share information from your computer without storing any data on external servers .\nopera is evolving from being a browser company into a fully integrated mobile services company and this acquisition is an important step in that direction ,\nopera ceo lars boilesen explains in a statement .\nhandster will enable us to strengthen our mobile store offerings to consumers , mobile operators and handset manufacturers .\nreached by phone , opera executives refused to name the company involved in the settlement or describe the nature of the legal claims , citing a confidentiality agreement .\n. that ' s left companies with negligible market share such as opera and netscape ' s mozilla open - source project to lead innovation in the field .\nopera / 9 . 80 ( macintosh ; intel mac os x ; u ; en ) presto / 2 . 2 . 15 version / 10 . 10\ni guess i should have written a longer post about my time at opera , but i realize that i kind of already did about 4 years ago , when i summed up 10 years at opera ( link to the archive of my former my opera blog ) . i\u2019m sure there are things i could mention that came after that , but i\u2019ve been so busy doing other things the past couple of years that i haven\u2019t really had the time to think about it .\nobviously there were some marketing issues during the last few years . before iphone and android , opera was # 1 brand in mobile browsers . yes , the iphone and android has the advantage of overwhelming power on the platforms , but still , it could not explain all the stories happened on opera afterwards . . .\nfollowing its success in the mobile industry , opera has also successfully established the leading position in the quickly emerging smart tv ecosystem . opera ' s html5 web runtime is ported today on all major embedded tv platforms and powers millions of connected tvs , set - top boxes and blu - ray players from major manufacturers .\neach company within the opera group is an independent legal entity . the\nopera group\nis not a legal entity , but merely a term of convenience that we use to refer to our group of companies that are tied together by corporate history . therefore , please do not mistake the companies by their use of the similar name and mark\nopera\nor by their business relationships with each other . in particular , no company within the opera group can accept or receive service of process on behalf of another . no company within the opera group is legally liable for another unless it has specifically agreed in writing to assume such liability . this site does not establish any nexus between any of the companies such that you can assume that they can be sued jointly or severally on behalf of another .\nunder the pact , airtel will offer co - branded opera mini browsers to its customers across india and south asia , the companies said in a joint statement .\nit is a great event that finally saw the unveiling of the pact between bharati airtel and opera mini . . . now , this will help users to use opera mini with much ore freedom and hence make downloading and net surfing much more easier with airtel ' s 3g speed in full flow . . . . .\nopera disclosed the payment last week in a terse press release that omitted other details , including the name of the settling party and the nature of the dispute .\nopera becomes the first major browser to add anti - cryptocurrency mining feature . in just one click , everyone can now protect themselves from falling prey to cryptojacking .\nan edition may be included in the string , if the build is from the developer or beta pre - release streams , or if the build has been custom - made for an opera partner . for example , a developer channel release of opera ' s partner build with yandex may have a signature that looks like :\nopera news , the stand alone news app developed by opera , has just broken the 1 million milestone in less than four weeks . the app , which provides users with easy access to their favourite news and entertainment content , has also been ranked number 1 on google play store in nigeria , kenya , ghana and tanzania .\nup to this point , the opera browser was trialware and had to be purchased after the trial period ended . but version 5 . 0 ( released in 2000 ) saw the end of the trial period requirement . instead , opera became adware | ad - sponsored , displaying advertisements to users without a license . [ 8 ] users could still buy licenses for several years , however . later versions of opera gave the user the choice of seeing banner ads or targeted text advertisements from google .\nopera introduced a beta version release for beos on july 29 , 1999 . it was built for the beos operating system which had the ability to run in a multiple\nit is widely theorized that the ' international corporation ' named above is microsoft , [ 18 ] who had previously blocked opera users from correctly viewing msn . com .\nskyfire , an online cloud - based service for operators of mobile phone networks , one of opera\u2019s last acquisitions , will probably turn profitable in 2017 , boilesen added .\ncertainly it ' s not our intent to cause any issues with opera browsers ,\nsaid lisa gurry , microsoft ' s group product manager for msn .\nwe ' ve made improvements to our site before so that opera 7 users can have the same experience that ie users have . if this turns out to be a legitimate issue , we ' ll work with opera to make the necessary improvement . i certainly don ' t think it ' s an indication of any broader issue .\nthe deal will bring together one of the bigger startups in mobile video ads ( that\u2019s adcolony ) with opera , a company that has built a business in web browsers for mobile handsets , pcs , and tvs . opera is an alternative to the likes of google\u2019s chrome and apple\u2019s safari , as it\u2019s a portal to search for apps .\nthe world is a colorful place because we are all different and unique . we at vivaldi believe in making software that lets you do things your way . we adapt to you ! with vivaldi you can customize the browser the way you want . do you prefer the browser tabs placed at the bottom or on the side of the window ? or , a different location for the address bar ? whether it ' s your keyboard shortcuts , mouse gestures , appearance or a modification to address color blindness , vivaldi gives you the tools .\nthe acquisition will immediately boost opera ' s mobile content offerings . the long - term effects could be more significant . here ' s why : opera owns a tiny fraction of the web browser market . it has fared better on mobile \u2014 opera currently commands 21 . 61 % percent of the mobile browser market globally , according to statcounter . now tack on the most populous android app market , which it gets by way of handster , and a once flagging web company is poised to become a mobile powerhouse ."]}
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[ 2 ]\n( 11369 / 2 - 4 ) - so749020 - coaley junction station , goods shed and sidings existed at the junction with the gloucester and bristol line .\nthe west riding lines of the midland railway . part 1 . 4 - 26 .\nsome midland railway locomotive shed allocations and duties c . 1867\u00971904 , part 1 . 3 - 11 .\nwest riding lines of the midland railway . part 2 . crigglestone . 14 - 22 .\n\u2014 was on the midland and south western junction railway in gloucestershire . the station opened on 18 december 1883 on the swindon and cheltenham extension railway line from swindon town to the temporary terminus at cirencester watermoor . the s cer\u2026 \u2026\n\u2014 was on the midland and south western junction railway at swindon in wiltshire . the station opened on 18 december 1883 on the swindon and cheltenham extension railway line from swindon town to the temporary terminus at cirencester watermoor . the s \u2026\non the last day of its passenger carrying life , dursley station plays host to engine 46527 as it prepares to return to coaley junction .\ngps coordinates of dursley railway station , united kingdom . latitude : 51 . 6838 longitude : - 2 . 3520\nlister ' s sidings and goods yard with the buildings of dursley station in the background .\nan illustrated article shedding further light on the somewhat confusing story of milk and fish trucks built by the midland railway .\n. cleaning standards of the midland railway locomotive departmentr in the late 19th century . 21 - 5 .\n\u2014 was on the midland and south western junction railway at swindon in wiltshire . the station was sited in the old town area about one and a half miles from the main station on the great western railway . swindon town was originally planned under an\u2026 \u2026\nhampton row halt railway station is a former railway station in bath , somerset , england .\n( 11369 / 15 - 17 ) - site of dursley station , goods shed and sidings .\nmidland railway 2 - 4 - 0 no . 104 ( photograph , c1900 ) from collection of edward john price ( midland record readers ' collections ) . 34 .\n. the midland railway ` a ' class 0 - 6 - 0 tank engines . 6 - 24 .\nthe illustrated story of the midland railway ' s long battle to reach the textile manufacturing town of huddersfield .\nthe weedkilling train hauled by engine 78006 comes off the loop at coaley junction .\ndescribed a journey made over the midland railway from bath to carlisle without any major difficulty although he did witness the widespread use of police and armed soldiers to guard the railway .\nrailway herald limited produces the weekly digital magazine railway herald , which is available through this website , covering the operational and enthusiast aspects of the uk , european and worldwide railway scenes .\ncirencester watermoor railway station was on the midland and south western junction railway at cirencester in gloucestershire . the station opened on 18 december 1883 as the terminus of the swindon and cheltenham extension railway line from swindon town . that line then amalgamated with the swindon , marlborough and andover railway to form the m & swjr . cirencester became a through - station in 1891 with the opening of the northern extension of the line between cirencester and the junction at andoversford with the great western railway ' s cheltenham lansdown to banbury line , which had opened in 1881 .\nmidland railway locomotive department memoranda ( factual reports from the 1910 ' s covering aspects of mr locomotives performance ) .\nmidland & great northern railway pilotman cloth armband complete with x2 leather straps and buckles . looks like the title has been added later .\na detailed account covering the mechanical indicators employed by the midland railway , explaining their types and uses profusely illustrated with photographs , drawings and signal box diagrams .\nfurther information about midland engines nos . 1 , 2 , 3 and 4 . 73\nwas a brochure produced by the midland railway in 1914 to promote the adelphi hotel in liverpool . the hotel was owned by the midland railway and had been reconstructed in 1914 : it still survives and featured in a bbc docu - soap in which kpj may be detected .\nengine 44264 with the sharpness to gloucester freight makes its way past coaley junction station .\nhanging on until the end the old fire buckets at dursley make a colourful sight .\ncoaley junction was the starting point for anyone wanting to take a trip along the branch line to dursley . although on the midland main line the buildings were in the distinctive style of the independent dursley & midland junction railway . the main station building was situated between the branch and main lines and was of red brick construction with a slated roof and wide canopy . on the gloucester bound platform there was a small waiting room built in a similar style . beyond the gloucester end of the platform , between the main and branch lines was the wooden signalbox which survived until 1968 when british railways stopped using the branch line .\non a february saturday in 1962 ( evidenced by the two coaches on the train ) , ex gwr pannier tank engine , 7435 , prepares to leave coaley junction for dursley .\nviewed through the railings the solitude of the now unused station at dursley can be sensed .\nengine 46526 crosses the road near cam station with the 9 . 55am train from dursley .\nwas born 6 march 1863 in derby . joined midland railway in 1877 working in the office of the chief accountant . he worked for saxby & farmer and then for the railway signal company , but joined the london tilbury & southend railway during its final period , before being absorbed by the midland railway in 1912 . he retired on 5 september 1925 and died in 1950 . includes abstracts of his patents .\ncoaley junction , where the dursley line joined the main line , remained open for passenger traffic until 1965 when it was closed with the withdrawal of stopping train services between bristol and gloucester . however , local pressure for a station resulted in the opening of a new station close to coaley in 1994 , and this is known as cam and dursley .\nbus services run regularly to the station . the 210 / 211 service provides a link between dursley , cam and the station , and runs to a timetable that links in with trains to both gloucester and bristol . service 87 runs from dursley to wotton - under - edge and thornbury every two hours during the day , and service 281 provides an infrequent service to coaley , ashmead green , upper cam and dursley .\n[ ag ]\nian thomas was just a schoolboy when the dursley donkey puffed up and down the line .\nlocomotives of the keighley and worth valley railway 1866 to 1961 . 2 - 21\nthe station opened with the line in 1856 and consisted of a single platform with a brick building and a wooden goods shed . it was the only intermediate station on the line and all passenger trains called there . journeys between coaley junction railway station and dursley took only 10 minutes and around half a dozen trains were provided each day , with excursion traffic in the summer . the trains that ran on the line were affectionately known as the\ndursley donkey\n.\nconcentrates entirely on his non - railway activities : tribology , gweneology , climatology and genealogy , of which only the first related to railway engineering .\nrail tour tickets , approx 190 dated from 1952 through to the early 1960 ' s . many sls and rcts but others too and there are some gems including closure of welshpool & llanfair railway , the severn rambler , the dursley centenary , last train to brecon , stratford and midland junction district tour etc . some duplication where 2 consecutively numbered tickets were purchased . a significant collection , only a small sample illustrated .\nbook review - the rise and fall of the severn bridge railway 1872 - 1970 .\npassenger train services on the midland ' s west riding line , prior to the grouping of 1923 via the lancashire & yorkshire railway ' s bradford exchange and thornhill .\n. a practical view of the midland system of train control . 25 - 31\ntom king , a midland driver as related to roy wlliams . part 1 .\n. midland record no . 18 . barry c . lane . 78 - 9\nalmost as detailed as the midland engines series : includes general arrangement drawings ( side elevation and plan ) .\nthe railway is currently restoring the national railway museum\u2019s fowler class 4f steam locomotive , number 4027 , which was the first steam engine to be built by the newly formed london midland and scottish ( lms ) railway in 1924 . the 4f was an 0 - 6 - 0 freight engine , originally designed by henry fowler for the midland railway in 1911 . in total 575 of these locos were produced of which only 3 survive in preservation .\n, referred to the ' high toned discipline to be found on the midland railway . much of the high state of discipline on the midland railway at that time was due to the well - known divisional superintendents of the north and south , messrs . jones and adams . it is strange , but one of the went over finest tributes i ever heard was from the things tha lips of the chief mechanical engineer of waiting - ro the premier line of england [ f . w . webb of the of the london and north western engine no . railway l , who remarked when speaking was abou of the midland railway , that their confirms\nsplendid discipline and pride of place midland i were largely , if not entirely due to to by rob messrs . j ones and adams\n. they were justly styled the drill masters of the midland railway .\ngordon is a vobr member and volunteer . his 37 years railway career started in 1963 as a junior porter on wigan north western station and ended in 2000 as managing consultant of his own railway contracting company . his experience covers railway signalling , station supervision , area and regional operations and traincrew management and railways board senior \u2026\nthis view shows the main - line bristol bound platform of coaley junction station together with the signalbox . the dursley branch platform is to the left behind the box which was worked at this time by signalman gilroy kerr .\nmidland engines no . 3 : the class 2 superheated 4 - 4 - 0s .\nviewed from the signalbox , engine 6848\ntoddington grange\npasses coaley junction with a fitted class 4 freight .\non a fine spring day engine 44146 hauls 53808 past coaley junction enroute to barry scrap yard in south wales .\nit depicts a real location on the bristol \u2013 gloucester mainline where the dursley line branched off . the setting is the early 60s featuring mainly midland motive power . the roster of trains includes express passenger workings of midland and western origin , considerable freight , plus local traffic . diesels are beginning to make their presence felt !\ndevelopment of train control system on the lms / lmr ( midland sections ) after the grouping in 1923 and nationalisation .\nlondon victoria ( pu ) - st . albans city ( pu ) - bedford ( pu ) - kettering ( pu ) - corby - oakham - melton mowbray - loughborough - east midlands parkway - sheet stores junction - castle donnington - stenson junction - burton upon trent - coalville - knighton junction - hinckley - nuneaton - lichfield trent valley - stafford\nthis view gives a clear view of the canopy and platform at dursley . the obligatory fire buckets hang on the wall and the 4 : 40pm return to coaley awaits departure .\ngreat western railway official book ' railway ribaldry ' by w . heath robinson , may 1935 . a good sound copy with minor edge and spine rubs , slight foxing and owners name inside covers .\nrather more than a history of a locomotive class as it begins by examining locomotive policy on the midland railway back to its inception in july 1844 and the development of the robert stephenson six - coupled atlas delivered to the leicester & swannington railway in february 1834 .\nmidland railway ' 1121 ' class 0 - 6 - 0 goods tank engines ( class q and order no . 1395 ) \u0097 post 1907 nos . 1845 - 1899 . 14 - 47 .\nlner brochures and handbills including tourist ticket fares and night travel . also a couple of odds including a southern railway isle of wight ( marked inside ) and a very nice midland red & railways joint motor services ' london & llandudno ' brochure 1939 .\nbirmingham corporation tram no . 623 at junction of stratford road , stratford street and stratford place on 28 june 1953 ( t . j . edgington )\ncrowds throng the railings at dursley railway station to cheer off soldiers as they return to battle during world war two . the short siding in the foreground was often used by mawdsley ' s .\nofficial southern railway ' isle of wight railway lines , diagrams & gradients ' booklet dated july 1932 . a little gem in good overall condition .\ntom king , a midland driver part 2 ; related to roy williams . 5 - 16 .\nmidland railway track circuit cards , qty 3 comprising : - radlett down fast starter dated 1914 ; mill hill down fast starter and mill hill up fast starter , both dated 1925 . a little grubby but three little gems nevertheless . together with a couple of br ( m ) diagrams of elstree 1949 remodelling of junction 1949 and fast line block circuits 1956 .\nengine 7814\nfringford manor\nwith a gloucester to sharpness freight . the branch line to dursley veers away in the foreground .\nthis view along the track towards coaley junction shows the level crossing gate across station road . on the other side of the crossing , to the left and just out of view stands the railway inn which is still operating in 2003 .\nhowever on july 11th 1970 , following a collision by a bus with the low quag bridge which severed the link , after a total period of 114 years the dursley branch line closed for good . this wasn ' t quite the end of train traffic for dursley though . in 1994 , after a period of 29 years and a concerted effort from the coaley junction action committee a new station was opened close to the site of the original coaley junction station , all buildings of which had long since been demolished . this new station , cam and dursley , continues to serve as a commuter stop for the increasing number of people travelling to bristol , gloucester and further afield . of the branch line itself , few relics remain and it is often not obvious what their origin is .\nclosures stopped in the early 1970s and nearly 30 stretches of railway have since been reopened , including the line between london and swanage in dorset .\nor sign up for a free account , and share your railway imagery with thousands of enthusiasts across the globe .\ndriver john humphries ( left ) and fireman nigel\nbadger\ndavies on the footplate of johnson 1f 0 - 6 - 0t at the branch platform at coaley junction .\ncrewe ( pu ) - shrewsbury ( pu ) - church stretton ( pu ) - craven arms down goods loop - leominster - u - hereford ( pu ) - panteg down goods loop - newport down relief - xo to down main gaer junction - xo to down relief ebbw junction - down relief - cardiff ( pu ) - leckwith loop junction south - leckwith loop junction north - down miskin loop - remains dpl - stormy dpl - port talbot down relief - briton ferry - morlais junction - llandeilo junction down goods loop - llanelli ( break ) - llandeilo junction to up main - swansea avoiding line - briton ferry up through siding - port talbot up relief - up ogmore vale extension - stormy upl - pencoed upl - up miskin loop - line ' a ' ( previously no . 2 up relief ) - cardiff ( sd ) ( pu ) - line ' b ' - xo ' s to up relief long dyke junction - cos to up main rumney river bridge junction - xo to up relief ebbw junction west - newport up relief ( middle road ) - panted ugl - abergavenny ugl - pontrilas ugl - hereford up relief - leominster ( sd ) - wooferton ugl - craven arms ( sd ) - church stretton ( sd ) - sutton bridge ugl - shrewsbury down manin ( centre road ) - greets bridge down sidings arrival ( previously down reception ) - crewe\ntom king , a midland driver , part 4 \u0096 as related to roy williams . 33 - 43 .\nbased on semi - humourous manuscript written by h . e . morgan : see also midland record number 3\na great view of the station at coaley junction showing the neatness with which most were kept in times gone by . the branch platform for dursley is on the left , the bristol platform on the main line is on the right and far right , with its own shelter , is the platform for gloucester .\nengine 46526 approaches cam station with the 9 : 55am train from dursley . dominating the background is the mill complex of hunt & winterbotham .\ndiaries kept by a painter ( decorator ) on the midland railway who had to travel long distances to his work ; from derby to work in london in 1915 and to luton . the diaries were written in shorthand . .\nweston clevedon & portishead railway official time table and excursions , monday oct 1st 1934 . single fold in exceptional condition .\nre giles brown on midland railway coal depots at west kensington and kensington high street . writer visited the sites , that at west kensington had become the west kensington estate with the street and block names reflecting former railway associations , as in garsdale terrace , stanier close and ivatt place . the span of a bridge in north end road remained . litttle remains at kensington high street .\n* annual estimated passenger usage based on sales of tickets in stated financial year ( s ) which end or originate at cam and dursley from office of rail and road statistics . methodology may vary year on year .\nstill an attractive station building although completely surrounded by industrial development , dursley station lingers on through the 1960 ' s after passenger traffic had ceased .\nmain line [ diesel electric locomotive no . 10000 on midland main line in herfordshire ] . 44 - 5 .\nrailway clearing house official railway map of england & wales dated 1915 . fold out linen housed in a hardback black cover . edge knocks to cover , map extremely good .\nthe second report in 1965 was called the development of the major railway trunk routes .\ncamp hill station entrance with reconstructed railway over road bridge no . 148 in september 1909\nthe origins of the dursley railway revolve around the existence of the cloth - making industry in the cam valley back in the early 19th century . in those days , unlike today , this was the dominant industry and the mills in the area had a reputation for quality .\nprogress was rapid , the priority was to get return on investment from goods traffic and the line opened for goods on august 25th 1856 . however passenger activity was not far behind , stations were built at coaley junction , cam and dursley and they were brought into use when the line opened fully on september 18th 1856 . the stations were in a distinctive style , being designed and built by the independent d & mjr company . however this independence only lasted for five more years during which time it was realised that the income from goods traffic was not up to the levels expected . it was inevitable that in 1861 the midland railway took over all the interests and the running of the smaller company and a new phase in its life began .\nmr edwin ( ted ) spilsbury ( pictured ) was for many years the guard on the dursley to coaley line and was also at one time a parish councillor . here he waits alongside engine 41727 after it has arrived with the local passenger train from coaley junction . some of the buildings of lister ' s can be seen on the left .\nmidland railway letterpress poster , double royal size ' improved train services from & to sutton coldfield , walsall and wolverhampton ' with inset for ' brownhills and aldridge ' . derby may 1st to june 30th 1902 john matheison general manager . folds with some fold holes but quite good overall for age .\ndr richard beeching ' s report saw some 2 , 128 railway stations closed across britain , with 650 lines of railway ripped up in scotland alone and many of the nation ' s towns left without direct access to train services .\n[ ag ]\nin the 1940 ' s and 50 ' s , a series of midland f1 0 - 6 - 0 tank engines serviced the line .\ncoaley junction is privately owned , although it began life as a club layout in the bristol area . under its new ownership it has undergone a thorough overall and has had a wide range of improvements .\nof wooden construction , this signalbox was built in 1935 by the london , midland & scottish railway replacing an earlier cabin on the same site . it finally closed in 1968 when the branch line became effectively a private siding .\nsubscribe now and get access to our weekly digital magazine and online news content .\nand addtional notes . the longbridge and halesowen joint line . 60 - 80 .\nderby museum volunteer bill goodwin spent over 12 years compiling a detailed catalogue of these plans . however , when he started , computerised databases were in their infancy and so the only practical option was pen & paper . the system that bill has used is based on john gough\u2019s midland railway chronology . each of the midland ' s lines or branches was given an index number based on the page of its first entry in the chronology . so for example , the north midland line out of derby is all indexed under 122 .\nvbr attended the gwsr steam gala this bank holiday weekend , selling second hand model railway items , raffle tickets , membership and . . .\ncome and hear jo talk about how they rebuilt the station , the trials and tribulations and the eventual reopening to traffic .\nover the last 30 years enthusiasts and volunteers have worked to reopen some of the axed lines and have turned them into successful tourist attractions , such as the swanage railway in dorset .\nfestiniog and talyllyn railway whole edmondson tickets , qty 20 from the 1950 ' s . includes a pair of parliamentary tickets portmadoc to tany bwlch .\nthe fireman returns to his engine , no . 82040 to take the gloucester to dursley freight down the branch . he had just visited the signalbox for a cup of tea !\nthe first report suggested that 2 , 363 stations and 5 , 000 miles of railway line should be closed - accounting for 55 per cent of stations and 30 per cent of route miles .\nthe ' sharpie ' 2 - 2 - 2s were used on more railways than any other british express engine design , before or since , being supplied to many british and irish railways , as well as to lines in france , germany , italy , denmark and austria . an outside cylinder version was also built and used by the jamaica railway , and the berlin - hamburg railway .\n\u2018the decision to deatroy 4 , 500 route miles of railway , 2 , 500 stations and 67 , 700 jobs in 1963 was short - sighted .\ncam station , the intermediate stop on the line , was a smaller affair than that at coaley junction or dursley . it was a red brick building with no canopy and accommodation consisted of a waiting room , a booking hall and a booking office . it had a short single platform on which stood the station building and a small wooden goods shed . at the western end of the platform was a level crossing worked by the station staff and on the other side of the crossing stood the railway inn , still in existence today . the station was dominated by the buildings of the hunt & winterbotham cloth mill which was served by a siding .\nclass 2 0 - 6 - 0 with belpaire boiler no . 3738 on semi - fitted freight during lms period ( late 1920s ) at derby junction . w . l . good .\nfollowing a campaign for the reopening of coaley junction , the new station called cam and dursley opened on 14 may 1994 , about 420 yards ( 380 m ) north of the original site , although full opening did not occur until 30 may 1994 . [ 1 ] the new station is unstaffed , and consists of two platforms , linked by a footbridge , a car park covered by cctv and a bus stop with shelter . passenger facilities consist of shelters with seats on both platforms and a ticket machine , with passenger help points installed in late 2010 .\nbased on notes and photographs from alan bowering and drawings by b . c . lane .\n' i think , however , that many people will agree that no engineer in this country ever built more beautiful machines than mr . s . w johnson for the midland railway . all his express engines were perfectly proporrioned , neat in outline , well - balanced and gave an impression of both speed and power . the old midland livery also added to their beauty . . . the johnson singles were world - famed , of course , for their grace and beaury , and his more recent belpaires and compounds are excellent examples of beauty of design . i do not think that the deeley compounds and ' 990s ' are as handsome as their predecessors of the johnson era .\nan illustrated article about early goods trains on the thames haven branch of the london , tilbury and southend railway featured in the working time tables of june 1884 .\nas\nthe magnificent singles of the ' 1853 ' and ' 1870 ' type \u0095 . . so successful , economical and symmetrically beautiful\n. fowler 4 - 4 - 0 no . 533 perhaps cannot claim any such panegyrics , but , nevertheless , has dignity and excellent finish . the latter attribute , always a feature of midland railway passenger locomotives , may be noted . collection r . j . essery\na collection of lms special notices and programmes of special trains from the 1940 ' s ; a quantity of gwr notices ; a ragged glasgow & south western brochure and a similar caledonian railway example . finally , a quantity of br working timetables and notices .\npassenger traffic was vulnerable to competition from buses and services ceased on 10 september 1962 . goods services at cam also finished then , but the line remained open to goods traffic from dursley under british rail regularly to 1966 and irregularly to 1968 , and even after that the line was retained as a private siding , finally closing in 1970 . cam station was demolished and no trace now remains .\nthe last train ran into dursley goods yard and the old station , friday the 28th june 1968 of which there ' s photographs to cover that one and the line was cut back just to serve the long siding into the foundry to bring the pig - iron and the coke up and there it remained for those last two years until 1970 and , as i said , the sad fateful end on that fateful july day .\nmsj & a ; handbills , qty 4 together with qty 8 cheshire lines railway handbills . all in varying condition .\nmidland compound no . 1004 at manton with up express diverging onto kettering line with two water columns on 29 may 1937 ( h . c . casserley )\ngoods traffic did continue though , serving only the lister ' s factory after all other sidings had been closed . the final british railways train left dursley station on june 28th 1968 after which the branch was shortened and operated effectively as a private siding .\nplymouth ( pu ) - exeter st . davids - bristol temple meads ( sd ) - worcester shrub hill ( sd ) - kidderminster ( sd ) - stourbridge junction ( sd ) - birmingham snow hill\npage 16 lower ; the johnson ' belpaire ' 4 - 4 - 0s heralded midland locomotives ' new and changed appearance , as shown by no . 814 . the leading present - day midland railway locomotive historian , david f . tee , has written elsewhere that\nthis class was virtually a large boilered version of johnson ' s elegant ' 60 ' class of 1898 , but with coupled wheels 3 inches smaller in diameter , and with more severe outline , to which the belpaire firebox contributed its part .\nthis is an apt description of the changes made , and the resulting transformation from grace to a more utilitarian and edwardian outline .\npage 9 upper : this truly lovely johnson 0 - 4 - 4 tank , no . 1280 , reminds one of the compliment m . demoulin paid them in his magnificent four - volume work in 1898 :\nas with all the midland railway locomotives it is outstandingly proportioned .\nconsideration of somerset & dorset joint railway 2 - 8 - 0 , but rejected due to outstanding need for bridge strengthening .\non the centenary of the line ' s opening , the stephenson locomotive society ran a special train over the branch . tickets for the trip cost 12 / 6 and also included a trip down the closed nailsworth and thornbury branch lines . this view shows some of the group gathered around the engine in dursley station .\nthere is a rail user group for the station , coaley junction action committee ( cojac ) , which , following the opening of the new station , continues as a group to press for improvements in the service .\nbirmingham and staffordshire gas light company and birminham gas light and coke company and later the city of birmingham corporation obtained their coal supplies from a wide number of sources . the local coal was unsuitable for the production of town gas and most had to be obtained from derbyshire and south yorkshire , although some was obtained from north staffordshire and from north wales , near wrexham\nlms engine ivatt 2 - 6 - 0 , 46527 waits at the bay platform with the 4 : 15pm from coaley to dursley in the final year of passenger traffic . this engine and its sister , 46526 , were draughted in to the line shortly before closure .\ndunkirk is a hamlet in the rural north of south gloucestershire , near the gloucestershire border , in the parish of hawkesbury . the hamlet is on an important t - junction where the a46 ( which goes from bath to nailsworth and stroud ) meets the a433 ( whi\u2026\n, which gave details of locomotive practice in 1884 and 1885 , was very interesting , as on page 7 he refers to ' a new and enormously powerful type of ' single ' engine , with outside cylinders and 8ft wheels , has been designed by mr . johnson , but not yet built ' . if this is correct , perhaps j ohnson originally intended to build an enlarged version of his lovely ger ' butterfly ' design for the midland railway ?\nthe penultimate weekend of april was a milestone for the vale of berkeley railway , with the first volunteers able to . . .\ncancelled following the termination of the business relationship between uk railtours and northern belle , following the sale of the latter to a new organisation part - owned by west coast railway company .\nmidland & great western railway of ireland tourist guide for connemara , galway , achill and the west of ireland dated 1900 . this lovely , scarce hardback has the spine missing but the binding is still sound . as a consequence , the front cover is detached but in good order . the map inside the front cover is ripped but still all there .\n, published in 1906 , wrote on locomotive aesthetics , in 1937 : ' what , for instance , more beautiful engines were ever built than johnson ' s midland bogie singles ? ' twining made a fine model of one of these celebrated locomotives in 1899 , when he was 24 years of age . the classic address on ' railway design ' , delivered to the council of industrial design in 1952 by george williams , contained the following comment : ' ideals of beauty vary with the individual and whether one admires the rounded ou tline of a streamlined locomotive or not , none will question the beauty of outline of a johnson bogie single of the old midland railway . '\nofficial railway gradient diagram booklet for sparkford - weymouth ; reading - basingstoke ; chard branch ; westbury - salisbury ; bridport branch ; abbotsbury branch and yeovil branch . undated , good condition .\n' they bear the hallmark of the wonderful proporrions always aimed at by mr . [ ohnson and which culminated in his 4 - 4 - 0 midland ' insides ' which some enthusiasts declare were [ he most beautifully proporrioned engines ever produced , nor even excepting the same engineer ' s 4 - 2 - 2 ' inside ' singles for the same railway . '\nwelcome to the new railway herald website . you have requested access to the part of the site that is only available to members .\n. some notes on s . w . johnson ' s 5ft 9in 4 - 4 - 0s for the somerset & dorset joint railway\nnotes that gwr withdrew barry railway 0 - 6 - 4ts in september / october 1926 . includes substantial parts of pringle accident report .\nbooklet ' the cornish riviera by great western railway ' by claude m hart . a stunning book with 16 delightful colour plates and the description of the location of each . a good sound copy but age rubs and minor defects on the covers .\np . c . dewhurst , eminent engineer and railway historian thought the small - boilered 0 - 6 - 0 tender engines achieved\nthe acme of symmetry\n: no . 1655 ( neilson built ) at brunswick msl shed in liverpool . p . c . dewhurst born in 1883 , began his railway carrer at kentish town\nfor king and country - the men who joined up in 1914 and those listed on the mr war memorial .\ntwo photographs and diagrams of weighing machine , built at derby , and installed at evesham as extant in 1963 .\ndetailed review of deeley designed shunting engines introduced in 1907 and which lasted into the 1960s . profusely illustrated with official drawings and photographs from mr , lms and br days .\na miscellany box of tram & train books , papers , cuttings , photographs and such . needs sorting , some interesting items of quite historic importance , much from the 1940 ' s . also the modern tramway bound volumes 1951 and 1955 , a couple of br holiday guides , a quantity of railway observer , a small collection of foreign railways brochures , a small quantity of office plans / diagrams to include : - wraby junction signal layout ; cromford & high peak gradients and line details ; lms speke road bridge etc - a real delve .\nbill ' s work forms a fascinating list of the mr\u2019s main lines , branch lines and , especially , the many nooks & crannies . the paper sheets forming the index amount to 5 , 300 pages and are contained in 16 lever arch folders . it is the contents of those folders which have now been digitised and each section is available below as a pdf . it is worth noting that whilst this is primarily a midland railway collection , the fact that the ambergate store was used into british rail days means that plans exist in the collection for lines which were subsequently absorbed by the london midland region ( e . g . the former gnr line through derby friargate ) .\ntaking advantage of the shot blasting equipment being setup the drag box and other components were also shot blasted and repainted .\nwe the people : bill and hillary clinton fly commercial twice in one weekend and the former president is . . .\nsmall wheelbarrow fitted with rack and bracket to carry tools and vacuum hose photographed by henr casserley on 17 september 1936 .\na couple of enamel car badges : festiniog railway society ; the stephenson locomotive society . both have been mounted on a vehicle and show signs of wear / loss . together with a macbraynes steam & motor coach tour from fort william 15 page booklet dated 1938 ; a pair of lms holiday runabout tickets dated june 1949 for north wales and a belgium ' suggested railway round trips ' brochure ( in english )\nstafford - wolverhampton - walsall - sutton park - water norton - whitacre junction - nuneaton - hinckley - winston south curve - market yarborough - kettering ( sd ) - bedford ( sd ) - st . albans city ( sd ) - london victoria\non ' my favourite prototype ' , said of p . stirling ' s 8 ft 4 - 2 - 2s of the great northern railway :\nbirmingham corporation tram no . 616 passing under stratford road railway bridge en route to kyotts lake road tramway depot ( t . j . edgington )\nwell - known technical author , george gentry ( 1870 - 1964 ) , a former pupil of the north london railway at bow works , and for many years a most distinguished writer on all kinds of mechanical subjects , gave an appreciation of johnson ' s great eastern railway ' no . 1 ' class 2 - 4 - 0s , published in the\nthe branch closed to passenger traffic on 10 september 1962 , although the mainline platforms remained open for passengers until 4 january 1965 . the station closed to goods on 28 june 1968 , although the branch remained as a long siding to r a lister and company ' s works at dursley until 13 july 1970 .\n, a davenport 0 - 6 - 0t , had a livery of green with yellow lining , and ventured onto british railway tracks ( as photographed by p . b . whitehouse ) . other locomotives illustrated :\nvobr volunteer dave stevenson has visited a lot if not all the heritage and steam railways down under . in this fascinating talk , he gives us a tour , accompanied with video clips of his favourite heritage railway places . during the evening we usually break for tea and biscuits , where a donation is appreciated , and a raffle \u2026\n\u2018the first motorway was built in 1959 and the car was the future and the railways were costing too much to run .\nhere come the godparents ! kate and william are joined by childhood friends - including guy pelly - and the . . .\npage 12 lower : driver john higginbottorn of bristol , visited the usa and canada in may and june 1901 , taking with him letters of introduction to various railway officials from mr . s . w . johnson . on his return , he wrote an article published in the\nmiscellany box of booklets and general paperwork to include : - minor railways & tramways in eastern spain ; industrial locomotives & railways of spain & portugal ; br re - numbering of locomotives 1973 ; br derby open day 1966 ; doncaster railex 125 1978 ; the railways of france ; gec & the railways ; our birmingham ; approx 30 1990 ' s rail tour souvenir booklets ; a fascinating ' notes of a meeting at bath - somerset & dorset line engine working on saturdays in summer ' dated 13th december 1950 ; a fascinating bundle of correspondence and photographs relating to the micheline pneumatic tyred rail car as used on the lms and southern railway ; report & special reports on the caledonian railway , great northern railway , lswr and isle of wight railway bill 1890 ; a quantity of model blue - prints etc . a good lot to sort through .\n' 1833 ' and ' 2228 ' class bogie passenger tanks ( order no . 1602 and classes k , p , k2 and p2 ) - post 1907 nos . 1351 to 1430 .\nthat great authority , e . c . poultney , who commenced his locomotive engineering career on the furness railway at the turn of the century , contributed to\nrare book ' illustrated record of the progress made on the london and north western railway , since sir robert shiftox was appointed out - door assistant 1879 - 1914 ' . contains 25 illustrations . good sound condition for age\nthe amalgamated society of railway servants called a national strike in august 1911 which was partly provoked by the violent verbal and jingoistic response of the prime minister , herbert henry asquith . a . m . m . of the\nprime members enjoy fast & free shipping , unlimited streaming of movies and tv shows with prime video and many more exclusive benefits .\nbuilt - up chimneys and locomotive headlamps , some of which had the locomotive number and driver ' s name painted on them .\n' admirers of midland engines think of the olden days when the creations of derby only constituted handsome work . however , we are getting to the day when the idea of power the appearance of a locomotive gives , is considered better than beauty of form and colour . '\n\u00a9 copyright railway herald limited 2005 - 2018 . all rights reserved . railway herald ltd , po box 252 , scunthorpe , north lincolnshire . dn17 2wy . registered in england & wales as company 05837609 registered office ( not editorial ) : hobarn house , 12 brompton road , northallerton . north yorkshire . dl6 1dy .\nthe closure left the scottish borders the only area of britain without a railway line and left the town of hawick , with a population of some 16 , 000 at the time , the furthest town away from a station .\nengine 78001 propels its trucks past the buildings of lister ' s machine shop on the dursley branch line . the brick engine shed used by the branch engine is in the background . the cottage opposite it was at this time disused but was once used by the engine driver .\nthat splendid railway locomotive artist and footplate man , the late and much missed graham lee , always considered johnson ' s ' 2183 ' class 7ft 4 - 4 - 0s to be the most beautiful steam locomotives ever built . here is no . 2183 seen at skipton . many other tributes have been paid over the years , concerning the aesthetic appeal of this particularly lovely series of engines . george dow , for instance , said that the ' 2183 ' class\nexemplifies all the loveliness of line , proportion and livery that midland engines of johnson ' s design invariably possessed .\nall in birmingham : in hall street , hockley ; and in snow hill and in the parade ( latter two jointly with l . n . w . r . ( all illustrated and highly dickensian )\n[ it ]\ni used to go down with friends on . . . during the summer holidays , run down from kingshill across the fields , down to the everlands to watch the afternoon freight coming up from gloucester to dursley . there used to be anything like 10 or 11 of us on the gallows bridge just to watch the train go by , and sometimes in the evening to see it come back down from lister ' s at quarter to six in the evening and . . . it really was a great sight . . . which really is the only great memories i ' ve got of the dursley branch because i was only seven when the passenger service was withdrawn back in 1962 ."]}
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growing private companies .\nclif bar inc . donates $ 5000 to imba clubs for mountain bike trail preservation ,\nfamous cyclists join clif bar inc . ceo and employees on commemorative cancer fundraising ride ,\naccording to their website clif bar & company has greater annual net revenues than $ 200 million .\nclif bar sells 20 % stake to workers san francisco business times . june 29 , 2010 .\nhere\u2019s a picture of clif bar and company\u2019s new headquarters\u2013the company moved here in 2010 . via urltoken\n: you refer to clif bar as having a different kind of bottom line . please explain .\nerickson , gary and lois lorentzen . raising the bar : the story of clif bar . san francisco , ca , jossey - bass . 2004 .\n\u2018lots of stuff ' that we gladly inherited from our mothership clif bar , including their five aspirations .\nclif bar & company needs to be your go - to breakfast or snack choice from now on .\nwe start ' em young ,\njokes dean mayer , clif bar ' s communications manager .\n< p > an interior view of clif bar headquarters in emeryville , california . < / p >\nthat lag has pushed clif bar and others to get creative with growing the organic food supply chain .\n* correction : this article previously misstated the terms of clif bar ' s organic fig purchase agreement .\nif you had to choose one example of a truly awesome office , clif bar and co . \u2019s\nbased in berkeley , california , clif bar inc . is a leading maker of natural energy and nutrition foods . the company ' s products include the clif bar energy bar , the clif bar ice series , the luna energy bar specifically for women , and clif shot energy - boosting gel for endurance activities . the story of clif bar inc . is the story of gary erickson , founder and ceo , who turns his passion for the outdoors and his love of cooking into a multimillion - dollar business . an avid cyclist , skier , climber , baker , and visionary , erickson conceives the idea of the clif bar while on a 175 - mile bike ride in 1986 .\nclif bar & company crafts nutritious and organic food to feed and inspire adventure , including the clif bar\u00ae , clif kid\u00ae and luna \u00aebrands . family and employee owned , the company is committed to sustaining its people , brands , business , community and the planet .\nno other clif bar & company products , pack sizes , flavors or \u2018best by\u2019 date codes are affected .\nclif bar & company cares deeply about the health and safety of consumers . we apologize for this inconvenience .\nclif bar moved into its emeryville , california , headquarters in 2010 . the space was built as a valve factory in word war ii and still retains its industrial feel with a modern twist that\u2019s classic clif bar .\nthe early 90s saw the birth of a lot of great things , clif bar is one of them .\nwe asked clif bar & company to explain what they do . here is what they had to say .\nclif bar \u2013 the original , now with 70 % organic ingredients and plenty of flavors to choose from .\nthe most common image in everyone ' s mind when mentioning clif bar & company is the clif bar , which just so happens to be the first bar the company ever made . the packaging and shape of the product can be recognized anywhere - - it ' s iconic .\nclif bar has followed through on its employee - centric business model . offering company gym and wellness programs , a sabbatical system , social events and an employee concierge , clif bar competes with google in employee - care at a fraction of the net income . now clif bar\u2019s esop shows that every company can profitably provide retirement support .\nclif bar & company owners gary erickson and kit crawford are finally turning over the reins to the family business .\naspen skiing , clif bar , and seventh generation strengthen bicep climate coalition climate biz . april 16 , 2009 .\nclif bar family foundation launches seed matters program with $ 500 , 000 commitment to protecting and developing organic seeds .\nat clif bar & company , employees are encouraged to volunteer in the community on company time\u2014during the workday . \u2026\nclif bar\u00ae energy bar is the first bar we made , and it\u2019s still everything we\u2019re about . nutritious , organic ingredients . performance nutrition . and great taste . whether you\u2019re on a 150 - mile bike ride or exploring a new trail , this energy bar is built to sustain your adventure .\n& company is a leading maker of nutritious and organic foods , including clif bar energy bar , clif kid zbar , builder ' s protein bar and the all - new clif nut butter filled energy bar . focused on organic sports nutrition and snacks for adventure , the family and employee - owned company is committed to sustaining its people , brands , business , community and planet . for more information on\nthe company initiated a voluntary recall of clif builder\u2019s bar chocolate mint flavor , clif kid zbar protein chocolate mint and clif kid zbar protein chocolate chip flavors due to the possible presence of undeclared peanuts and some tree nuts .\nclif bar owners gary erickson and kit crawford have launched a program that could invigorate retirement benefits . the program sold 20 % o f clif bar \u2019s $ 200 million equity to a trust that pays dividends into employee retirement accounts .\nclif bar & company is a privately held company producing organic food and drinks . headquartered in california usa , the company was founded in 1992 by baker and former mountain guide gary erickson with the creation of the infamous clif bar .\nclif bar inc . extends sponsorship agreement with u . s . postal service pro cycling team through 2004 ,\ndahl , darren clif bar : how a husband - wife team built a $ 235 million empire \u2018\u2019aol small business\u2019\u2019 .\nclif bar\u2019s 115 , 000 square foot headquarters is the first building in emeryville , ca to achieve leed platinum certification .\nclif bar & company joins bicep ( business for innovative climate and energy policy ) to advocate for strong climate legislation .\nclif bar brings office energy and water use down by 10 % by hosting a company - wide eco - challenge .\nachieving scale is another challenge , since more specialized companies like kashi and clif bar can skew toward more obscure ingredients .\nthe clif bar business is run by five aspirations : to sustain business , brands , people , community and planet .\nif the basic clif bar just doesn ' t cut it for you , these nut butter filled clif bars should do the trick . nut butter is an easy way to add great flavor and interesting texture to a recipe , and that ' s exactly what clif bar & company has achieved .\nby practicing what it preaches , clif bar is a classic story of the little brand that could - - and did .\nwelcome to clif bar family foundation . we started the foundation to support grassroots groups led by people whose vision and commitment we deeply admired . we know what a few people with innovative ideas and persistence can accomplish \u2013 clif bar\u2019s roots are grassroots .\nclif mojo mountain mix bar with \u201cbest by\u201d dates starting june 16 , 2016 , and ending feb . 2 , 2017 .\npartnering with nativeenergy , clif bar supports the greensburg wind farm ( in the kansas town rebuilding green after \u201907 tornado ) .\nin 2009 alone , clif bar & company donated $ 1 . 3 million in product to communities and organizations in need .\nanother nonprofit organization benefiting from clif bar inc . has been access fund , a national nonprofit organization dedicated to keeping climbing areas open and to conserving the climbing environment . the access fund logo has also appeared on every clif bar wrapper . also supported by clif bar inc . were leave no trace , an organization founded in the 1970s in response to the increasing numbers of visitors to public lands , and the 2080 program , which was developed to encourage and make easy volunteer opportunities for clif bar inc . employees .\nclif bar began community outreach in 2001 , with the initial aim of donating 2 , 080 employee volunteer hours to community service .\nelysa hammond , clif bar\u2019s v . p . of environmental stewardship , was chosen as one of the top 50 environmental leaders .\nclif bar at its heart is a food company . and we\u2019re lucky enough to work with and support some of the most inspiring\u2026\nclif bar employees are a diverse group . we\u2019ve got athletes , foodies , outdoor adventurers , parents , techies , artists , mus\u2026\ni applied online . the process took 3 weeks . i interviewed at clif bar ( emeryville , ca ) in march 2016 .\nwe wish we would have had access to capital like white road investments at pivotal moments during clif bar ' s first 10 years .\nhere at clif bar & company , we are committed to making foods that provide energy to people living healthy , active lives . \u2026\nclif bar is awarded two 2017 green power leadership awards for leadership in green power education and excellence in green power use . these awards recognize clif bar\u2019s use of green power , its market impact and effective and unique programs and efforts to boost interest in renewable energy .\nclif bar was just named # 12 on a list of fortune ' s 25 best medium - size companies to work for and enjoys an incredible retention rate of 96 percent . tell us - - would you want to work for clif bar ? [ photo credit ]\ncurious about how clif bar supports leave no trace ? below are some highlights from our all company meeting presentation that describe our partnership .\ntwo years later , after countless hours in mom\u2019s kitchen , the clif bar became a reality . and the mission to create a better - tasting energy bar was accomplished . thanks , mom ! \u2013 gary erickson\nhi will you be getting stock of the other flavours of clif bar such as cool mint chocolate , chocolate brownie & amp ; peanut toffee buzz etc . these are from the american clif bar site , would be nice to be able to get them in the uk thanks\ngreen consumers obviously want to support green businesses , and i think a lot of people aren\u2019t aware of how green clif bar is ( i did not initially realize this myself ) . what sort of initiatives has clif bar pushed forward to get in front of greens consumers ?\nclif bar is the original energy bar made with wholesome ingredients that deliver energy . clif bars have whole ingredients you can see and taste , such as rolled oats , fruits and nuts . each bar contains b6 and b12 which contribute to the normal release of energy for use in the body . the bars are also a source of protein and fibre .\nand references from at least three congressman ) . clif bar has established itself as one of the top places to work ( # 9 on\nbest places to work : clif bar and company archived 2010 - 09 - 05 at the wayback machine . outside magazine . may 2010 .\nclif bar & co . is recalling some of its products due to the ingredient labels failing to mention the items may contain certain nuts .\nclif bar is a leading maker of nutritious , all - natural , organic foods and drinks for sport and healthy snacking . the company has enjoyed remarkable growth since its founding nearly 20 years ago . the emeryville , calif . \u2013based firm\u2019s revenue topped $ 235 million in 2009 . last year , clif bar was the no . 1 bar in all channels combined .\ntwenty years ago , on a longer - than - anticipated ride , gary erickson dreamed up the clif bar we know and love today . each\u2026\nthe former ceo of clif bar and an investor in her latest venture , beverage startup rebbl , explain how vulnerability has made them stronger partners .\nfor additional information on the recall call clif bar at 866 - 526 - 1970 or giant food customer service at 888 - 469 - 4426 .\nclif bar & company launches the cool home program , providing employees with up to $ 1000 annually to make eco - improvements to their homes .\nwe asked clif bar & company for some inside information on how to get hired at the organization . here is what they had to say .\nkitchen - crafted performance - the original natural energy bar . every clif bar is packed with a healthy mix of whole grains , protein and fibre , but not with fat , perfect to keep you going whatever your activity .\nin march 1999 , clif bar introduced luna bar , which was specifically marketed towards women . in april 2000 , erickson and thomas turned down a $ 120 million offer from quaker oats to buy the company . [ 13 ]\noffers vegan products \u2013 all clif bar products are made with animal - free ingredients except most mojo flavors ( contains organic honey ) , and clif shot recovery drink and luna sport recovery smoothie ( contains whey ) .\nother clif bar products have enjoyed equal popularity . in march 2002 , the mojo bar , the first snack bar to combine salty snack flavors and sound nutrition , was unveiled at the 22nd annual natural products expo west in california . as an alternative to sweet - tasting bars , mojo bars came in flavors like honey roasted peanut , mixed nuts , honey bbq almond , spicy salsa peanut and curry cashew . mojo bars joined the clif bar ice series , the first energy bar with a shot of caffeine and chocolate drizzle icing ; and the clif shot , an energy - boosting gel for endurance activities .\nas an extension of the vision we had for our company , in 2006 we founded clif bar family foundation and serve as its directors and officers .\nat clif bar & company , we gauge our success not on one , but five bottom lines . we have come to call them our five aspira\u2026\na number of clif bar\u2019s key suppliers collect and report data using greenstone\u2019s enterprise software . this supplier inclusion highlights clif bar\u2019s ambition to not only be a sustainable business itself , but to reach beyond its own impact and help create a more sustainable food system through collaboration and the encouragement of sustainable practices .\nclif bar & company started in 1990 , when gary erickson , exhausted after a bike ride , decided that there needed to be a better tasting energy bar on the market . he began creating bars in his kitchen , and once he found the perfect recipe , named the bars after his father , clifford . his idea grew into what we know today as clif bar & company .\nhow clif bar works is also critical to its sustainability goals . in 2012 , clif bar\u2019s headquarters was awarded leed\u00ae platinum certification , the highest standard buildings can earn as a measure of their sustainability . through reduction , recycling and composting , the company diverts 85 percent of its office waste from local landfills .\nwhen gary erickson started clif bar , the only ecosystem he worried about was the one inside his own body . he was a cyclist and outdoor enthusiast , and he wanted to make an energy bar that was both healthful and flavorful .\nyou definitely need to check out clif bar ' s and luna bar ' s instagram accounts to get some incredible pictures of adventures or super empowering images about women . this company ' s goals and natural products really raise their bars to a whole new level . everyone needs to have clif bar & company ' s snacks in their life - - you won ' t regret a thing .\nwe\u2019re big fans of clif bar here at triplepundit . a tasty , sustainable snack that gives you enough energy to stay active : what\u2019s not to love ?\nafter turning over the ceo reins to kevin cleary , clif bar co - owners gary and kit were ready for a new challenge : food and wine .\nclif bar doesn\u2019t use gmo ingredients on any of their products \u2013 take a look at the packets : \u201cwe source ingredients that are not genetically engineered . \u201d\ngreenstone\u2019s enterprise software enables clif bar to report its environmental data with accuracy and confidence using one central platform . clif bar started using greenstone enterprise in early 2015 and since then the solution has helped the company manage data supporting its five aspirations : sustaining its business , brands , people , community and the planet .\nclif bar\u2019s new $ 90 million bakery in twin falls , idaho , is designed to connect its employees with nature and the well - being it provides .\nsan francisco , ca : this past thursday we , the subaru / leave no trace traveling trainers team west , had the privilege of teaching an awareness workshop at the clif bar headquarters in emeryville , ca . let us just tell you , clif bar has one of the coolest offices we have ever seen !\nand if imitation is the sincerest form of flattery , clif bar may , or may not , want to view itself as the starbucks of the energy and protein bar . twenty years ago the energy bar was about as hard as a brick , tasted like one , and came two in a pack , which only prolonged the torture . but now the antiquated and rather sad nature valley granola bar has been left in the dust , and has even evolved , thanks to companies like clif bar that emerged on the scene . and clif has long put its mouth where its money is with a record of community involvement and environmental activism .\nclif bar uses the environment module of greenstone\u2019s enterprise software to collect , calculate and report on consumption and emissions data from across 12 different sites . these sites include offices , warehouses and production facilities . clif bar currently has 36 active users of the software and data is primarily collected and uploaded on a monthly basis .\nfollowing the terrorist attacks of september 11 , 2001 in the united states , clif bar inc . shipped 26 , 000 clif and luna bars to rescue and relief workers in new york , donated $ 6 , 000 to the american red cross and committed a further $ 100 , 000 to victims and families of the tragedy . also in 2001 , ten bicycle groups were each awarded $ 500 grants under the auspices of clif bar ' s and the international mountain biking association ' s imba / clif bar trail preservation grants . the intent of the grants was to support projects that preserve and enhance trail access , promote environmental education , and inspire conservation in the mountain bicycling community . since 1995 , clif bar inc . has been an imba corporate member and donated more than 50 , 000 clif bars to fuel imba ' s trail - building and maintenance projects . the imba logo has appeared on the back of every clif bar wrapper .\nthe 1999 inc . magazine honored clif bar inc . by selecting the company ' s web site as one of the 20 best small - business web sites in the country . in 2000 , inc . magazine named clif bar inc . one of the country ' s fastest - growing private companies ( # 387 ) for the fourth straight year . in june 2001 , consulting firm frost & sullivan presented clif bar inc . with its market engineering entrepreneurial award for superior entrepreneurial ability . also in 2001 , the san francisco business times selected clif bar inc . as one of the fastest - growing private companies within the san francisco bay area .\nthe u . s . epa named clif bar & company a 2017 climate leader for its efforts to promote climate action and green power across the supply chain .\nclif bar is invited to washington d . c . to address a national usda conference about how to drive change toward a more sustainable 21st century agricultural system .\nclif bar & company offsets its historical carbon footprint from 1992 to 2002 providing the hurdle funding needed to build six farmer - owned wind turbines in the midwest .\nclif bar & company is moving towards \u201czero waste , \u201d the company diverts approximately 70 percent of its waste from local landfills through reduction , recycling and composting .\nsince 2002 , clif bar & company has used only 100 % post consumer recycled paperboard and as of 2007 , packaged caddies are 98 % shrink wrap free . clif quench is packaged in a 40 % post - consumer recycled bottle .\nuniversity study indicates clif bar energy bars deliver on promise of providing sustained energy ,\nbusiness wire , may 31 , 2001 , p . 2 , 075 .\nclif bar & co . , the emeryville , calif . - based maker of energy bars , has voluntarily recalled three products due to a potential risk of listeria .\nthese bars look exactly like the basic clif bar , but smaller . they ' re not really shaped like a typical rectangular granola bar , since the edges are more rounded . nut butter filled clif bars , in my experience , were as close to a perfect breakfast item as you can get . they ' re not too big , the silky texture of the nut butter in the middle is a nice departure from a basic clif bar , and they ' re not messy in the slightest .\nwe asked clif bar & company to share a few programs they feel really capture what ' s unique about their workplace . here is what they had to say .\ngary and his mom experimented with recipes and finally they came up with a nutritionally sound , good tasting bar . in 1992 , gary launched the clif bar company and their bars instantly became a hit with cyclists and climbers , among other active folks . renamed clif bar inc . in 1997 , the company was ranked one of the nation\u2019s fastest - growing private companies by inc . magazine each year from 1997 to 2001 .\nwhy did clif bar get into the vc world ? when gary talks about white road , he talks about his desire to create the venture firm he wishes he had when he was building clif bar . white road started in 2008 but really took off in 2010 , when gary and kit started an employee stock - ownership program , selling 20 percent of clif bar to the employees . they wanted to use the cash to help build the business community , and white road became the vehicle to do it .\nclif bar discovered this issue when it received a small number of consumer complaints alleging peanut or tree nut allergic reactions . there are no confirmed illnesses associated with this recall .\nwe caught up with deven clemens , managing director of white road and senior director of corporate finance at clif bar , to learn what makes a startup attractive to him .\nthe white house recognized clif bar for demonstrating leadership in renewable energy through our 50 / 50 by 2020 which supports the transition of our supply chain partners to green power .\nto keep its carbon footprint climate neutral , clif bar measures and off sets the co2 emissions generated by energy use in its office , bakeries , warehouses and business travel .\nin march 1999 , clif bar inc . introduced a new product especially for women . recognizing the unique nutritional needs of women , the luna bar was named after the moon and was created as a result of consumer input . luna ' s original four flavors - - lemonzest , chocolate pecan pie , nutz over chocolate , and toasted nuts ' n cranberry - - quickly joined ranks with the clif bar in popularity and sales . within a year , luna bars became the no . 1 energy bar with a 17 percent market share of the more than 700 types of energy bars sold in natural foods stores nationwide . clif bar became the no . 2 brand , with a 13 percent market share . in the first half of 2000 , clif bar sales grew 17 percent and accounted for seven of the top 25 best - selling energy bar flavors . in january 2001 , the first tv spots and print ads in self , shape and insyle magazines appeared for luna bars .\nin 2012 , amid concerns over child labor and possible slavery on west african cocoa farms , clif bar was challenged to disclose the source of their cocoa . [ 26 ] on march 5 , 2012 , the company announced that thenceforth\n100 percent of cocoa ingredients for clif bar will be sourced from rainforest alliance certified farms .\n[ 27 ]\nclif bar claimed the number one spot , at least in part , because of \u201cits good deeds , \u201d noted forbes . \u201cthe company donates money to wind farms , powers delivery vans with biodiesel and encourages employees to volunteer for good causes\u2026 . by practicing what it preaches , clif bar is a classic story of the little brand that could\u2014and did . \u201d\n\u201cculture eats strategy for breakfast , \u201d says peter drucker , one of the pioneering conscious - management thinkers . but , what\u2019s in a culture ? recently , i had the pleasure of getting in touch with a clif bar & company insider to chat about the company\u2019s culture . clif bar & company , a leading maker of nutritious and organic food and drinks , is a great company to examine while discussing the tenet of conscious culture . just this year , clif bar was chosen as one of the nation\u2019s best places to work .\naccording to clif bar & company , one day back in 1990 , gary erickson set off on a one - day , 175 - mile bicycle ride with his buddy jay and packed six energy bars for the ride . however , once hunger actually set in , gary realized that he just couldn\u2019t eat another unappetizing , sticky , hard - to - digest energy bar and right then and there decided to create what\u2019s now the ever - popular clif bar .\nclif bar , the granddaddy of the modern day energy bar , has been sustainably celebrating its 20th birthday this year . the company\u2019s latest accomplishment is this week\u2019s announcement that its headquarters in emeryville , ca , across the bay from san francisco , was awarded with leed platinum certification .\nclif bar & company is initiating a voluntary recall of clif\u00ae builder ' s\u00ae bar chocolate mint flavor , and clif kid zbar\u00ae protein chocolate mint and clif kid zbar\u00ae protein chocolate chip flavors due to possible presence of undeclared peanuts and some tree nuts , including almonds , brazil nuts , cashews , hazelnuts , macadamia nuts , pecans , walnuts and coconuts . clif bar & company is taking this precautionary safety step for people who are allergic to peanuts and these listed tree nuts . people with an allergy to peanuts and these specific tree nuts run the risk of a serious or life - threatening allergic reaction . the company is strongly advising consumers who have peanut and these specific tree nut allergies not to consume these bars .\nclif bar , an organic sports bars and drinks manufacturer , is one of the largest food companies in the bay area . the company posted $ 340 million in sales in 2011 .\nall totaled , about 75 percent of any given clif bar is made from organic ingredients . the goal is to bring this number up to 80 percent by 2020 , hearn said .\non a bike wheel with five spokes , each spoke is critical and has to have a similar amount of tension for the wheel to roll smoothly . clif bar is equally committed to sustaining our people , our communities , the planet , our business and our brands \u2013 all in concert with one another . \u2013kevin cleary , president and coo , clif bar & company\nas a fast growing business , clif bar needs a robust tool for collecting , managing and reporting its data that is flexible enough to grow with its business and evolving reporting requirements .\nwe\u2019ve also been able to help provide a positive environmental impact in a variety of communities around the country through our 2080 project , clif bar family foundation and in good company alliance .\nfrom coast to coast to coast . as part of the partnership , clif will also sample its all - new clif nut butter filled energy bars , classic clif bars , and clif kid zbars to adventurers and families along different sections of the trail this summer . in addition to supporting the trail ' s goal of full connectivity , clif is also sponsoring interprovincial and trailhead signs featuring maps and other useful information for visitors .\nwhen you think of company culture , clif bar is one of the first places that comes to mind . the healthy snack and drink company has truly set the ' bar ' for america ' s workplaces , from a robust wellness program to an incredible list of perks and benefits .\nemployees enjoy tasty and organic meals in clif\u2019s in - house cafe , kali\u2019s kitchen .\nclif shot bloks packaging redesigned to save 25 , 000 lbs of packaging a year .\nclif\u2019s cool commute program helps employees buy hybrid or biodiesel cars for a cleaner commute .\naccording to erickson , his inspiration for the clif bar came during a 175 - mile bike ride , the 12 - hour ride he termed his\nepiphany ride .\nhe had packed his usual energy bars , but during the trek found them to be unappetizing , sticky , and hard to digest ,\nafter miles of riding and a number of those energy bars , i wanted a bar that actually tasted good .\nso , using his skills as a baker , he created an energy bar that tasted great and used only all - natural ingredients . originally named kali ' s bar , erickson ' s tasty new bar debuted in 1992 . in 1997 , the year the company was incorporated , the name was changed to clif bar after erickson ' s father , clifford . the clif bar was originally distributed by avocet and was an immediate hit with athletes and active people for its great taste , wholesome ingredients , innovative flavors , and the sustained energy it delivered .\nhall is an accountant by training who previously served in a number of senior executive roles at plum organics , and worked for other mainstream consumer goods manufacturers including clif bar and johnson & johnson .\nour decades of corporate leadership experience , including building our flagship brand clif bar , alliances across disciplines and industries ; guide and provide insight and inspiration to help your mission driven brand to thrive .\nshipping and logistics also have a significant environmental impact . we\u2019ve been addressing clif bar\u2019s climate footprint attributable to shipping , logistics , our bakeries and our headquarters since 2003 . here are some examples :\nthis year we handed out over 2 , 500 clif bar mini\u2019s at events , including workshops for land managers , schools and universities , and programs offered to the general public across the country .\nclif supports a variety of outdoor advocacy programs like the access fund and leave no trace .\nfinally , jen tells us how clif works with employees to develop their own personal values .\n[ \u2026 ] the awesome office podcast recently sat down with clif director of people learning and engagement to crack the code on clif\u2019s extraordinarily low level of voluntary turnover . [ \u2026 ]\nthey are constantly working to minimize their waste stream . these efforts inspired a partnership with terracycle in order to \u201cupcycle\u201d clif bar wrappers ( with the exception of clif kid organic twisted fruit\u00ae and clif shot\u00ae foods ) . terracycle sponsors their wrapper brigade to incentivize wrapper recycling . so far they have recycled over 10 million wrappers and goods made from the recycled wrappers have helped raise over $ 30 , 000 for non - profit organizations . in addition , all clif bar caddies are 100 percent shrink wrap free and made with 100 percent recycled ( 65 percent post - consumer ) paperboard .\nwe started clif bar family foundation in 2006 to support grassroots groups with inspiring ideas and limited funds . we believe in the wisdom of starting small , seeing what works , and growing it genuinely .\nclif bar encourages employees to log 20 hours of volunteer time , on the clock , every year . this amounted to more than 10 , 000 hours of community service on company time last year .\nerickson and crawford founded the clif bar family foundation in 2006 , [ 15 ] which through 2012 had committed $ 1 million to promote organic seed research and conserve crop genetic diversity . [ 16 ]\ni\u2019ve learned that one of the biggest business waste comes from shipping and logistics , which is necessary for a business that ships products to buyers . has clif bar streamlined a green process for shipping ?\nhow\u2019s business ? it\u2019s going really well ! we started out in 1992 as clif bar , and that was all that we had at the time . today we have 17 different product lines , including luna bar , our kid z line , and the clif organic trail mix bar . we\u2019re the leading maker today of organic energy food , and we\u2019re really fired up about it . we\u2019re now in 17 countries , and for the past 10 years we\u2019ve had a compounded annual growth rate of 21 percent .\nwell , after touring the company\u2019s creative workspace and learning more about how it does business , our love affair with clif bar & co . just got a little more serious . read on for 10 things you probably didn\u2019t know about your favorite energy bar brand , so we can all be obsessed together .\nmy favorite clif bar flavors are sierra trail mix , coconut chocolate chip , and white chocolate macadamia nut . these bars are extremely filling , and that ' s why i split up my bar into two separate portions . there ' s so many different flavors that you ' ll definitely find a favorite .\nintern program - new : summer 2017 we had our first class of clif bar interns ! these 8 interns from 3 universities led projects on 8 different teams at our headquarters , providing valuable business experience to college students and building relationships with a diverse pool of future candidates . interns focused on a function - specific project , learned from their manager and a mentor , attended lunch and learns , made their own clif bar in a\nbuild a bar\nworkshop and wrapped up the summer with a bowling party .\nclif bar signed the we are still in letter , along with 2 , 300 + businesses , cities , states , and universities committed to climate action and to the goals outlined in the paris agreement .\nclif bar & company is located in emeryville , ca and has quite the active and enthusiastic culture . one of its employees shared her perspectives on the company\u2019s culture . she says clif bar has five \u201cingredients\u201d that employees are encouraged to utilize and incorporate . these ingredients definitely have an influence on day - to - day work . they include : create , inspire , connect , own it and be yourself .\nclif bar & company hasn\u2019t sold out . they\u2019re an independent company and i\u2019m hoping they stay this way \u2013 trust me independence is a big deal . you\u2019d be surprised who owns the organics you\u2019re buying .\nclif bar inc . receives market engineering entrepreneurial award from frost & sullivan ; and the company ships products and donations to rescue and relief workers in new york following the terrorist attacks of september 11 , 2001 .\nclif bar gets new green headquarters ! the building is repurposed , and 100 % of all construction wood was reclaimed ( from old railroad ties , barns , etc . ) or harvested from sustainably managed forests .\nclif uses only 100 percent post consumer recycled paper products at their berkeley , calif . headquarters .\nclif quench , an 88 % organic , natural alternative to conventional electrolyte drinks on the market .\norganic clif nectar bars , loaded with fiber and potassium plus 1 / 2 cup of fruit .\n\u201cwe start every recipe with the goal of 100 percent organic , but we don\u2019t always get there depending on supply , \u201d sue hearn , senior director of communications for clif bar , told a group of journalists at clif hq last month . \u201cthat\u2019s why you\u2019ll always hear that we\u2019re investing in organic research . \u201d\nwhat you ' re saying is , ' let ' s use much more expensive ingredients , '\nclif bar director of environmental stewardship elysa hammond told greenbiz .\nwe went organic without raising prices .\nguided by the company\u2019s \u201cfive aspirations , \u201d she helped launch clif bar\u2019s sustainability benefits program , an initiative that helped the company earn numerous workplace awards , including \u2018best place to work\u2019 nods by fortune and outside magazines .\nclif bar established an esop - an employee stock ownership plan . esops and employee equity are not new ideas . however , unlike other employee equity plans , the clif bar model supplements salaries rather than comprising a portion of pay . employees do not purchase any stock ; they simply begin to earn dividends on the equity set aside in the esop . the equity also does not come with governance power . erickson and crawford simply redirected a chunk of clif bar \u2019s profits for employee benefit . the trust will grow and suffer with the company , providing the same incentive stock options do , but at no personal cost to employees in a bad year .\nclif kid volunteers help the growing youth farm program , organized by the alameda point collaborative near clif bar & company\u2019s main office . together they have created gardens , a barn , an aquaculture area , an orchard and teaching facilities . eventually , the kids hope to grow enough food to sell on the public market .\ncan owners be convinced to give a part of their company to employees ? that is the crucial question , since every company could offer an esop mimicking the clif bar model . despite the change in capital structure , clif bar has no plans to go public . they credit private ownership with the flexibility to pioneer unique csr programs . that trend is evident in other csr leaders such as seventh generation , trader joe\u2019s and stonyfield farm .\nthrough clif bar & company\u2019s cool commute and cool home programs clif bar employees receive cash incentives to reduce the environmental impact of their commutes and their homes . employees who participate in the program can receive a $ 6500 taxable incentive to apply to the purchase of a biodiesel or hybrid vehicle ; up to $ 500 for the purchase of a commuter bicycle ; and up to $ 1000 annually towards eco - friendly improvements to their homes .\nthe top - ranked brand on this survey ? clif bar , a brand that , like others on this list , has created or capitalized on significant social and market trends while remaining true to its core customer promise .\nclif bar is a predominantly family - owned company . in 2010 , co - founders gary and kit offered up a 20 percent stake in the company to its employees through an employee stock ownership plan ( esop ) .\nfor further information : victoria leenders - cheng , publicist , trans canada trail , 514 - 485 - 4344 , vcheng @ tctrail . ca ; serena ingre , international communications , clif bar & company , singre @ urltoken\n[ \u2026 ] company many awards and recognitions , including \u201cbest place to work\u201d . in an interview with the awesome office , jen freitas , the company\u2019s director of learning and engagement said clif bar works with [ \u2026 ]\na study conducted in 2001 by the human performance laboratory at st . cloud state university , minnesota , upheld clif bar ' s nutritional claims . the study indicated that clif bar energy bars do\nprovide a sustained , moderate increase in blood sugar levels , crucial for enhancing athletic performance . the findings also suggested that nonathletes who eat clif bars can expect a sustained energy boost during hectic workdays and busy weekends .\nthe results of this study were presented at the annual conference of the american college of sports medicine in baltimore , maryland .\nclif builder\u2019s protein chocolate mint , 12 ct . , upc 72225260044 with lot codes from 05apr16m3 to 23apr18m3\nclif products are msg free , trans fats / hydrogenated oils free and high fructose corn syrup free .\nclif bar reports its environmental impact in line with the ghg protocol corporate standard and collects scope 1 , 2 and 3 data across all of its locations in the us and canada . this data comes from the following sources :\ninterested candidates should look for current openings at all of our locations on our website : urltoken they should also review the website , follow us on social media and attend a clif bar event to learn more about the company .\nclif bar & company is a good green company making organic and tasty snacks your family will enjoy . plus this company has outstanding community ethics in place and are focused on maintaining and growing their eco - friendly company policies .\nclif bar is named after my father , clifford , my childhood hero and companion throughout the sierra nevada mountains . in 1990 , i lived in a garage with my dog , skis , climbing gear , bicycle and two trumpets .\nsince 2003 , clif bar has used some 637 million pounds of organic ingredients . after achieving an initial target of 70 percent organic ingredients , the company today uses 120 organic ingredients in 16 out of its 18 total product lines .\nclif kid zbar protein chocolate chip , 5 pk . , upc 72225219110 with lot codes from 05apr16m3 to 23apr18m3\nclif kid zbar protein chocolate mint , 5 pk . , upc 72225221911 with lot codes from 05apr16m3 to 23apr18m3\njen describes her journey from cardio kickboxing instructor to director of people , learning , and engagement at clif .\nmade a commitment to be sustainable and today has proven to continuously raise the bar for fellow entrepreneurs on what it means to be a sustainable business . from the outside , it appears as though gary erickson and kit crawford , clif bar\u2019s co - ceos , and their innovative staff have thought about sustainability from the environmental , social and financial perspective . erickson recently\nparticipants in major events that clif bar inc . supported have included the sea otter classic , lamisil at escape from alcatraz triathlon , u . s . open snowboard championships , u . s . extreme boardfest & u . s . extreme freeskiing championships , the lasalle bank chicago marathon , the city of los angeles marathon , and the marine corps marathon . not only has clif bar inc . provided clif products and financial support to these events , the company has also offered training tips via the web and race - day pace teams to help marathoners achieve their individual race goals .\nclif bar & company was ranked the no . 1 brand in the forbes\nbreakaway brands\nsurvey , conducted by landor associates using young & rubicam ' s brandasset valuator database measuring brand momentum from 2006 to 2009 . [ 14 ]\nin june 2010 , clif bar initiated an employee stock ownership program ( esop ) , which gave 20 percent ownership of the company to its employees , with crawford and erickson retaining the other 80 percent . [ 28 ] [ 29 ]\nthe inspiration for clif bar came to our founder on a 175 - mile bike ride . as a company that knows the power of adventure , it ' s a special honor to help the great trail create spaces for exploration across\nlearning and development - white road expedition : our foundational development program , white road expedition , a 2 - day experiential training , grounds our people in our company values and helps them chart the impact they want to have in their lives and at clif bar . it is designed to \u201ckick - off\u201d employees ' development at clif bar and help them connect to their personal values , strengths and talents , and to bring them to life more fully at work and beyond ."]}
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( london , madrid , paris , frankfurt , brisbane )\namplify trading registers their new company in china under the responsibility of xiaoyu zhang .\namplify trading\u2019s us operation open\u2019s led by steve duggan from the office in madison avenue , working to deliver amplify\u2019s technology into corporate clients in the us .\namplify trading is a professional trading firm based in london . as well as a trading floor in the city , amplify trading have developed unique software to develop and assess new traders whilst making decisions within the uncertainty of live financial markets .\nnew amplify traders now receive libf\u2019s formal financial accreditation whilst they develop on our trading floor .\namplify opens as a discretionary trading operation in canary wharf , london , in january 2009 .\npatak trading partners patak trading partners is a boutique proprietary trading group based in chicago .\namplify release \u2018trading - live\u2019 their own online training portal to deliver remote training across the world .\nbelvedere trading belvedere trading is a proprietary trading firm specializing in equity index options . ( chicago )\non wednesday , i arrived at canary wharf to spend an afternoon as a futures trader at amplify trading .\npiers curran of amplify trading makes $ 8 , 000 in two minutes on a high risk currency trade .\nwhat course did you do with amplify trading ? i was on the one week city prep course in 2016 . why did you choose amplify ? i actually won the coventry university foundation trading competition . the prize was a week long programme with amplify so i chose to attend . . .\namplify trading completes the purchase of 50 % of financial technology firm fintratech , taking amplify\u2019s ownership to 100 % . the investment has allowed amplify to integrate behavioural expertise into their financial training technology , helping financial firms find the right candidates for the right financial roles .\ngambit trading gambit trading , llc is a proprietary trading group currently located in rolling meadows , il .\nspot trading spot trading is an off - floor trading firm specializing in equity options . ( chicago )\nmark king celebrates a successful trade executed on amplify trading\u2019s market - simulating software . could the winning streak continue ?\n\u201ci have learned everything i know about finance and trading at amplify , i turned up knowing absolutely nothing . \u201d\nharry styles ' world tour kicks off sept . 19 in intimate venues - amplify\nat amplify trading , we have built a reputation of hard work and integrity . we have three key areas of operation ; proprietary trading , financial market training , and trading technology development .\ninternational trading group / de trading corporation \u2013 privately held proprietary trading firm in the northern suburbs of chicago .\nwhat course did you do with amplify ? i completed the summer internship programme in 2017 . why did you choose amplify ? it was through linkedin where i got the chance to learn about amplify trading and the courses they offer . previously , i had never thought about . . .\namplify opens first office outside the uk in new york , u . s . a\namplify partner with navitas resources to deliver world leading simulations in broking and commodity markets .\nketchum trading ketchum trading , llc is a privately held , proprietary trading firm with headquarters in chicago , illinois .\nlake street trading lake street trading ( lst ) is a proprietary trading firm with headquarters in chicago , illinois .\nhow many interest rates will the u . s . see from the federal reserve in 2016 ? piers curran , head of trading at amplify trading , weighs in .\nin december amplify was shortlisted at the reimagine education awards hosted in philadelphia , usa . an international panel of 40 distinguished judges recognised amplify trading as one of the leading projects for innovative teaching in the global financial markets .\nin november 2014 amplify trading was a finalist at the education investor awards , delivered at the hilton hotel , park lane , london .\nblue point trading blue point trading is a unique boutique proprietary trading firm which provides above average trading returns for its investors through its managed fund . ( toulon , france )\nin recent years , students have gained a practical understanding of financial markets whilst developing important professional skills , as part of a one - week trading simulation delivered in partnership with amplify trading .\namplify trading is one of several additional short courses offered to postgraduate students by the school of economics and finance at queen mary university of london .\neagle 7 trading eagle 7 trading is a privately owned , proprietary trading firm located at the chicago board of trade in downtown chicago .\nsun trading sun trading is a privately held , proprietary firm dedicated to algorithmic trading of various asset classes in the world\u2019s financial markets .\nmaybe introduce a coding side of trading to find eventually talent for quant and algo trading .\naldersgate trading aldersgate trading ltd is a proprietary trading firm specialising in the facilitation , development and management of financial derivative traders . ( london )\nthe cfa award amplify trading , in partnership with the university of stirling , the global award for financial innovation in atlanta , u . s . a .\nfrom july 2017 all amplify trainees * now receive a professional qualification in trading and financial market analysis , accredited by the london institute of banking and finance .\namplify\u2019s flagship programme sets the global benchmark for developing new trading talent . traders move to a fully funded company account during three stages of structured training . take your trading desk in london , or join us on - online to start your trading career .\ndv trading dv trading is a proprietary trading firm that executes on all major north american and european futures exchanges in a variety of asset classes .\nhard eight trading hard eight futures , llc and hard eight trading , llc are proprietary trading firms headquartered in chicago , illinois . ( chicago )\nvankar trading \u2013 professional management of trading systems . divisions in north america , europe , and australia .\nas part of their progression with amplify a career trader will receive a professional qualification in trading and financial market analysis , backed by the london institute of banking and finance .\ndrw trading group the drw trading group is an aggressive , dedicated organization engaged in many different aspects of the trading industry , including market making and proprietary trading . offices in chicago , new york and london .\nthe internship training is packed with fully funded events in london , career networking sessions with leading industry names and social activities to help you have an unforgettable experience with amplify trading .\neldorado trading \u2013 eldorado trading , llc , is a proprietary trading firm that capitalizes on global fixed income markets\u2014 cme eurodollars , cbot treasuries , liffe euribor\u2014by being the leading innovator of the electronic trading world . the founders of eldorado have been trading electronically since the inception of screen trading in the early 1990s , giving the company an edge as transactions migrate from open outcry in the trading pits to electronic trading on the screens . ( chicago )\ntrillium trading trillium trading l . l . c . is a premier proprietary trading firm that excels in short term equity trading , and portfolio management . ( new york , edison nj , princeton nj , miami fl )\namplify runs training courses where students can earn a diploma which then helps them get into investment banks and other trading houses . this is what i was bening given a taste of .\nthis is a discussion on amplify trading - my journey within the trading journals forums , part of the reception category ; i am not a competitor you can be assured of that but i have been on a lot of these . . .\nintelligent market trading company \u2013 the intelligent market trading company is a chicago - based proprietary trading company with the core focus of applying cutting edge technology , and trading techniques to the problem of floor traded and electronically traded derivative securities .\nfor our career traders this means that whilst they are accumulating trading experience , backed with amplify funds , they are also sponsored by us to receive a formal financial qualification at no extra cost .\nas part of our focus on enhancing your employability we offer an intensive trading boot camp . delivered on campus in conjunction with industry training specialist amplify trading , the course helps you to bridge the gap between academic theories of financial markets and the real world .\nmgb trading mgb trading is a privately owned proprietary trading firm based in montreal , canada . traders at mgb , trade the firm\u2019s capital on the nasdaq , nyse & amex market .\nmost trading platforms have charts included . having reliable and easy to use charting software is also a requirement for day trading .\nsystem 2 trading system 2 trading was founded for traders by traders . we knew what we wanted : low cost option trading , proprietary technology , and a relaxed collaborative trading floor . but we couldn\u2019t find it . so we built it ourselves .\nyou normally see capital reserved for trading in accounts . see reputable prop house accounts like optiver . there is none of that for amplify . all they have is fixed assets ( computers , desks most likely ) and debtors . . . . . . = no trading\ngrace hall trading grace hall trading is a proprietary trading firm specializing in transactional arbitrage , volatility arbitrage , and event driven trading . based in chicago and established in 2008 the firm utilizes cutting edge technology as it trades futures , equities , and equity options .\nin july 2017 amplify trading begin training senior traders at the bank of china in shanghai . the programme leads to similar size contracts being won in merger & acquisition training and opens further opportunity to expand into china .\nthe axway amplify\u2122 platform unifies your employees , suppliers , partners and developers to create a powerful customer experience network that meets ever - changing consumer demands .\nplease enlighten me . what are the general differences between corporate bond trading and municipal bond trading ? why would one want to work on one of those trading desks versus the other ? . . .\namplify trading\u2019s unique flowtrader software was shortlisted for best \u2018higher or further education digital services\u2019 at the 2018 bett awards . the bett awards provide a showcase of resources and companies that seek to provide educators with the . . .\nlondon global invetsments london global investments ltd is a proprietary trading company specialising in the training and management of proprietary traders trading leveraged products .\nphiladelphia proprietary trading group a boutique firm paired with the global resources of wts proprietary trading , the leading liquidity provider on the cbsx .\nxerxes trading xerxes trading represents the morristown , nj office of hold brothers online investment services , llc ( member finra - sipc ) .\nunderstand how futures contracts are trading and learn what aspect of futures trading poses potentially greater risk than . . . read answer > >\nby the end of 2013 amplify had helped students at over 50 of the world\u2019s leading business schools to gain a practical understanding of the theoretical concepts learned .\nblueprint capital blueprint capital is a proprietary trading firm specialising in the development of new trading talent and the facilitation of experienced traders . we are a leading innovator in electronic and algorithmic trading . ( london )\ntitle trading \u2013 title trading is privately owned proprietary trading firm . title traders trade the firm\u2019s capital on several us stock markets : nyse , nasdaq and amex . ( ville st - laurent , qc )\ntower hill trading tower hill trading is a leading proprietary trading firm based in downtown chicago . we offer a superior working environment , the opportunity to learn from the best , state of the art technology , extremely competitive payouts and access to substantial trading capital . ( chicago )\namplify trading are awarded the prize for innovation in financial education by the cfa institute , collected by managing director william de lucy in atlanta , usa . the cfa institute commends our practical application in financial markets , recognising the unique way we help bridge the gap between the classroom and trading desk .\nso the real situation is either too good ( so your making money trading and cant be bothered to post because you r rich ) or too bad ( maybe you joined the 99 . 9999999 % of amplify graduates doomed not to progress in trading and cant be bothered to post because your ashamed )\navatar securities avatar securities , llc is a proprietary trading firm providing trading services for individual traders and large trading groups . avatar specializes in direct market access , systematic , and algorithmic trading in equities and exchange listed options with robust trading floors in manhattan , chicago and a presence nationwide . ( new york , chicago ) . ( new york , chicago )\ncapital traders group capital traders group is a proprietary day trading firm providing its members access to firm capital , proprietary trading software , remote & on - site training , and live virtual trading office for remote members .\nsfg trading services a global trading service firm providing quantitative and automated custom solutions to experienced , high volume traders and professional trading groups around the globe specializing in u . s , canadian and european equities and futures markets .\nevery month , amplify takes 12 - 15 people onto its two month trader training course . \u201cthe first month of the programme is more theoretical , \u201d says amplify co - founder will de lucy . \u201cthere is really where you learn the concepts . the second month is all about applying those concepts and analysing how well you\u2019re doing . \u201d\ngeneva trading \u2013 geneva trading is a proprietary electronic trading firm located in chicago , illinois usa and dublin , ireland . focus is on electronically traded futures and equity markets in the usa and europe . ( chicago , dublin )\nstarmark prop trading starmark is a proprietary trading company dedicated to enabling financial traders access to global markets at competitive rates , with the best technology available .\nthanks to our established relationship with amplify trading , students have access to the latest professional expertise direct from the city . we plan to continue to develop such activity , providing our students with enhanced relevant professional opportunities as part of our finance masters programmes .\nin 2014 amplify moved from canary wharf to the city of london . the main trading floor is situated at the very centre of global finance , between the bank of england and bloomberg\u2019s european headquarters . a second training facility opens in monument , london .\n\u201cthe internship experience at amplify was incredibly useful in a number of ways . it definitely helped to bridge a clear gap between academic economics and what happens in real life . \u201d\nin november our effort to deliver exceptional quality in financial education was rewarded with the education investor award for professional education . a great achievement and true reflection of the amplify team .\nbright trading bright trading , llc is a professional , proprietary stock trading firm . we have hundreds of independent traders who trade from dozens of locations throughout the united states . in addition , our \u201cbright - at - home\u201d traders enjoy the benefits of proprietary trading from the comfort of their homes . ( las vegas )\ntim completed our career programme in 2017 . we managed to catch up with him in dublin where it currently trades for geneva trading as a discretionary futures trader . here\u2019s what he had to say . what have you been doing since completing the amplify . . .\nalmost all new traders see a 70 % dip in performance when they go from the simulation to live trading and also when they have their trading size increased .\ntake a look at pros and cons of stocks vs . futures vs forex trading\ngroup one trading \u2013 group one is one of the largest proprietary options trading firms in the country . ( new york , philadelphia , chicago , san francisco )\nkingstree trading \u2013 chicago prop trading firm that at one time reputedly did one third of the volume in the e - mini s & p . ( chicago )\nvortex capital group vortex capital group ltd . ( \u201cvcg\u201d ) is a proprietary trading firm focused on various trading strategies across multiple markets and asset classes . ( toronto )\n\u201cthe institutional roles in which i interviewed for were fully aware of amplify and the quality of training that i received so it acted as a great catalyst to discuss throughout the interview process . \u201d\nanother advantage of cfd trading is that it trades on margin , allowing you to maximise your market exposure for only a small fraction of the investment you\u2019d typically need to trade the underlying asset directly . obviously , leverage is a double - edged sword since it can amplify your returns or losses accordingly , so ensure you employ proper risk management techniques when trading cfds .\nfounded in canary wharf in 2009 by piers curran and will de lucy , amplify has built a team of traders to execute short - term macroeconomic strategies in the post - crisis era of global market volatility . placing the highest value on the development of its traders , amplify has created a ground breaking approach to capital markets training , now integral to many of the world\u2019s largest financial institutions .\nbroad street trading broad street securities group ( formerly broad street trading ) is a multi - strategy proprietary trading firm providing state of the art technology and access to firm capital . we are a registered broker - dealer , member cbsx . ( new york )\nepoch trading group epoch is a fully automated , systematic trading firm with ~ 50 employees and was founded in 2008 . our head office is located in sydney , australia .\nyou want to be a trader in an investment bank , but you don ' t have trading experience and you failed in your attempt to get a markets internship . is it worth paying for trader training instead ? we spoke to will de lucy , co - founder of amplify trading , a proprietary trading firm that also runs trader training courses . predictably , de lucy says it is worth paying for training . this is what he said alongside that .\namplify employs its own team of 35 in - house proprietary traders , but the training programme isn\u2019t necessarily a route into this group - typically only one or two people from each intake join it .\nwhat course did you attend with amplify ? i attended the three - month career program in september 2017 . what was your background before starting the course ? i\u2019ve just graduated from university , where i had been trading part - time . i started with the interest in stocks . . .\nbanks can\u2019t run their own proprietary trading teams thanks to the volcker rule . however , de lucy says amplify\u2019s prop - focused training course is still relevant . \u201cwhat banks are looking for now is people who understand how assets move in today\u2019s environment \u2013 how they\u2019re interdependent , \u201d he says .\nbluefin trading bluefin holdings , llc is a proprietary trading firm focused on market making in exchange - traded derivative products . ( new york , london , chicago , hong kong )\ndubai professional trading group dptg was established in 2007 as the first professional trading floor in the middle east and it continues to be the leader of the industry in the region .\ntraditum group traditum is a diversified proprietary trading firm that specializes in market making , valuation arbitrage , and fundamentally - oriented trading strategies across a variety of domestic and international markets .\ncommit to spending at least six months to a year , every day , practicing a specific method of day trading . day trading does require a daily time commitment , even when just practicing . practicing every day builds the habits that are required for day trading real capital .\nfor more information on all these requirements , see tools and services needed for day trading .\ngreat point capital great point capital is a finra registered trading firm , headquartered in chicago .\nsimplex investments \u2013 chicago based off - floor proprietary trading firm focused on the active trader .\nwh trading wh trading llc is a proprietary futures , options and equities trading firm headquartered in chicago , il . founded in 1994 , wh trading currently serves as a primary liquidity provider on the floor of the major chicago futures exchanges and also as an exchange designated lead market maker for electronically traded products in a variety of asset classes . ( chicago , london )\ni ' ve seen a lot of comments on both sides . i was at amplify for quite a while and i ' m preparing my diary and i will post soon , probably end of next week with what i think are the pros and cons and the real situation . yes , this is my first post , no that doesn ' t mean i ' m an amplify employee who ' s going to spit propoganda\na trainee trader would spend four months with amplify , before the company would decide whether or not they have what it takes to be hotshot trader . i had three and a half hours to prove my worth .\nemail all questions and comments to dave @ urltoken mailing address amplify media inc . 3553 atlantic ave # 247 long beach , ca 90807 phone : ( 562 ) 286 - 9199 for accounting , email francine @ urltoken\nas well as being a trading firm in its own right , amplify offers courses which it says give valuable experience and training , especially for those wanting to get onto an investment bank ' s graduate scheme . they can last for months , but for our highly condensed version we are getting only a day .\namplify\u2019s technology has revolutionised financial market training and talent identification . our driving ambition to create a better way to learn , assess and analyse performance , opens up an array of new opportunities for individuals and institutions . . .\nso the real situation is either too good ( so your making money trading and cant be bothered to post because you r rich ) or too bad ( maybe you joined the 99 . 9999999 % of amplify graduates doomed not to progress in trading and cant be bothered to post because your ashamed ) orrrrrrrrrrr did you believe and get scared by that libel lawsuit they keep threatening everyone with for posting negative stuff ?\nthrough our advanced virtual technology we can turn any computer cluster into a live trading floor where candidates execute on live market prices direct from the exchange . combining the squawk and live video feed from our trading floor in london allows candidates to experience what it\u2019s really like trading breaking market events .\nbegan trading after 1 st april 2013 ( i . e companies less than 2 years old )\nassent assent is a national equities trading firm that currently serves hundreds of traders across the country .\nchicago - wts chicago - wts is a proprietary trading group based in chicago , a division of wts proprietary trading group llc . wts is a member of the cbsx and is sec registered .\nmako group mako group is a global diversified financial company comprising sales , trading and investment management .\nmercury financial futures an algorithmic trading firm , based in the heart of the city of london .\ntwitch llc twitch llc is a proprietary trading firm headquartered in the chicago board of trade building .\nwhile leverage can amplify returns , it can also create large losses and even result in a negative account balance ( owing the broker money ) . always use leverage with caution , and utilized a stop loss order on trades .\ncandidates taking our nine - week trading career programme , or renowned six - week internship training programme can now receive a level 5 diploma in trading & financial markets analysis whether they opt for our in - house career trading desk or remote study career hybrid course format . this is in recognition of nearly 400 contact hours of professional training , including at least 320 hours of live price trading , as well as completing modules including global macro fundamentals , technical analysis , behavioural finance and trading psychology .\ni had an old fashioned view of city traders , my cousin having been on the trading floor back in the eighties , in the days where fast paced floor trading was the way to trade .\nchopper trading driven by pioneering technology and research , chopper trading llc\u2019s multidisciplinary team of traders and analysts rapidly identify and capitalize on emerging opportunities . ( chicago , london , new york , washington dc )\njump trading \u2013 jump trading , llc is a proprietary trading firm , focused on trading index futures , options , and equities . because we are not a brokerage firm , we do not have clients . revenues come solely from trading jump\u2019s proprietary account . jump trading is a member of the chicago mercantile exchange ( cme ) , the chicago board of trade ( cbot ) , the chicago board options exchange ( cboe ) , and the american stock exchange ( amex ) . jump is also a non - clearing member of the european exchange ( eurex ) . ( chicago , london , singapore )\nmet traders a leading financial futures trading house specialising in proprietary trading providing access to the world\u2019s foremost derivative exchanges including euronext . liffe , cme , cbot , eurex and ice futures . ( london )\nworld trade securities wts proprietary trading group llc , is a privately owned proprietary trading firm based in nyc , new york and a member of the cbsx and is sec registered . ( new york )\nday trading futures is possible with a $ 1 , 000 deposit ( deposit minimums vary by broker ) , but more is recommend . if trading a popular day trading contract like the s & p 500 e - mini , start with at least $ 3500 , and ideally $ 7000 or more .\nwhat exactly is structured credit trading ? i know some banks have a correlation structuring desk , correlation trading desk , a special situations group , and a structured credit trading desk . i am getting these all confused . would someone be able to definite their roles more precisely ? thanks ! . . .\nharry styles is trading big arena shows for smaller venues as the setting for his next world tour .\njob security low cost of living at trading headquarters friendly and cordial business partners visibility to leadership . job security for low performers or troublemakers trading headquarters location relatively boring too lean of an operation . . .\nthere are no downsides . everything is available in front of us to learn and ask questions about it . even when in doubt , we can try the strategies under real - life conditions and check the results . if the trainee is willing to learn and experience new things , he will enjoy every single training day with amplify trading .\ni am a private investor and i am cosidering a change of career as a futuresd trader . i would like to hear from anyone who has graduated from amplify . what are they doing now ? how much did the training cost ?\ntraders receive a competitive profit split , and will be invited to continue as an amplify trader if profitable at the end of the course . the size and progression of funds the trader has access to can be viewed in this infographic .\nskty trading \u2013 skty trading was founded in 2002 as a market making firm in eurodollar options on the chicago mercantile exchange . since inception , skty has expanded its focus to include multiple products on several exchanges .\nif you\u2019re a student , amplify\u2019s programme costs \u00a31 . 4k a month \u2013 making it \u00a32 . 8k for the full two months . for a non - student or graduate the programme lasts three months and costs \u00a31 . 6k a month .\nfutex trading \u2013 futex was set up by traders who had been open - outcry trading on the liffe floor since 1990 . in 1998 when the liffe floor was migrating onto computer screens futex traders were one of the first to establish a professional computer based trading floor . ( london , woking , singapore , chicago )\nintegra capital integra capital is a new york based proprietary trading firm and a division of t3 trading group . integra is home to in - house and remote traders around the country . they provide capital leverage , professional trading platforms , and exceptional concierge service & support to active equities , options , and forex traders .\nechotrade echotrade is a professional trading firm dedicated to the needs of the serious , off - floor trader .\nheron futures heron futures is a leading independent trading firm backing traders in the futures market . ( london )\nlearn how to trade stocks , how to day trade and give you access to hot day trading tips .\nrewind a few hours , and i ' m in a small room in front of a powerpoint presentation , feeling rather like i am back at university . along with several other novices , i have come to canary wharf to be given a crash course in how to trade by amplify trading , and to find out whether i have what it takes .\nallston trading allston trading , llc , is a premier market maker in worldwide financial exchanges . we trade hundreds of different stocks , bonds , futures , options and other financial instruments in over 30 exchanges . ( chicago )\nat the start of each trading session , you will receive an email with the author ' s new posts .\nyou also have the chance to take part in real work experience opportunities through our week long masterclass in trading .\nwolverine trading wolverine is headquartered in chicago and has offices in new york , san francisco , philadelphia and london .\nworking at amplify made me really passionate about financial markets . while before this experience i wasn ' t really conscious about all the mechanics concerning markets price action , now , i ' m on the correct path to create my own trading style and elaborate an intraday strategy to make profits . has been a great feeling to see my own development after each stage . i personally enjoyed understanding all the different trading styles of my mentors , and the unique things each of them transmitted to me .\nwhat course did you attend at amplify ? i started the career programme in january 2018 . what was your background before starting the course ? i finished a university degree in agriculture and environmental sciences . so , i was not familiar with the world of . . .\nit sounds like great advice in the classroom , but as i take my seat in front of two computer screens , putting theory into practice seems rather more daunting . still , at least the trading room itself is calmer than i expected \u2013 most of amplify ' s traders work from home and log on remotely , swapping tips , rumours and sometimes inane chitchat through an instant messengerprogram .\nthese days , screen trading is the norm and the office wasn\u2019t full of people shouting , as i had expected .\nday trading stocks means buying and selling the shares of a company , or various companies , on a daily basis .\nchicago trading company chicago trading company ( ctc ) is a proprietary market making firm and is recognized internationally as a leading provider of pricing and liquidity on all u . s . derivatives exchanges . ( chicago , new york , london )\nnico trading \u2013 nico holdings llc is a proprietary trading firm . we make markets and take positions 24 hours a day . we are active in exchange - traded and over - the - counter markets , including spot and derivative contracts .\nreverb capital \u2013 reverb capital is making itself heard from the epicenter of chicago\u2019s financial district . focused on \u201chigh frequency\u201d trading in the equities , futures and options markets , reverb is a proprietary trading firm that beats to a different drum .\nsmb capital \u2013 smb capital , llc is a privately owned investment partnership engaged in day trading nyse and nasdaq equities .\namplify media was created by veteran reporter dave brooks . we are a 100 % independent company dedicated to fearlessly covering the music business . we specialize in covering the live entertainment industry , focusing on promoters , agents , managers , venue executives and those serving the concert business .\ngreat experience for those considering a career in finance . not only limited to prop trading ; a lot of knowledge on sales trading , market - making and asset management is also provided . mentors are highly attentive and provide great career advice .\nday traders also face psychological hurdles . there is no guaranteed paycheck , which can weigh heavily when bills are due but your trading isn ' t going well . this can be a vicious cycle leading to more trading mistakes and worse performance .\nif anything were to make me want to work at amplify long - term , it would be the people . de lucy and curran are likeable guys . i see de lucy comforting and motivating a young intern who is tentatively entering the market the day after making heavy losses .\ngreat way of gaining insight in trading and financial markets , amazing team , first hand experience of market drivers and reactions .\ntrading involves substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for all individuals . past performance is not indicative of future results .\nwe will cover how long it takes to start earning an income , day trading styles , capital requirements , best day trading markets , profit expectations , software and hardware requirements , hurdles traders face , and finally how to become a better day trader .\nthe trainees pay \u00a31 , 500 for two months of training but only two or three out of 10 trainees stay with the company \u2013 the ones who display consistently good risk management . the lucky few get to keep 60 % of their profits , while their losses are covered by amplify .\nwhat course did you do with amplify ? i took the internship program in 2017 but decided to switch to the career programme so that i could trade live funds for the final 3 - weeks . what was your experience before starting the programme ? before attending the course , . . .\naround one in 15 applicants applies to amplify looking for a career change , though most of these older applicants are usually already working somewhere in the finance industry .\nfunnily enough , they tend to be among those who don ' t stay on after their training ,\nde lucy says .\nmarex trading \u2013 marex financial is an independent broker dealer offering worldwide coverage of commodities , financial futures and options and fx markets .\nsavius , llc savius , llc is a boutique proprietary trading firm with headquarters in chicago and traders in the us and europe .\nschonfeld group schonfeld securities , llc pioneered the short term trading industry when it began operations in 1988 . it is one of the largest u . s . proprietary equity trading firms in terms of number of traders and volume traded on the nyse and nasdaq .\nopen only to current students and graduates within one year , this programme gives any student looking to work in finance an incomparable competitive advantage within the financial industry . candidates receive a professional qualification in finance whilst developing highly regarded practical experience in financial market research , hedge fund trading , investment bank sales , market making , trading and portfolio management , all whilst based on their own trading desk .\nin the amplify office , all this is happening at a frightening rate , with televisions blaring out financial news , traders ' voices coming through headsets , numbers and ideas and comments and suggestions scrolling relentlessly across traders ' screens . i find it all stressful and begin to lose confidence as i tire .\ntrading practices employed by some high - frequency traders to make nearly risk - free profits at the expense of investors . in lewis\u2019 book , the iex exchange , which seeks to combat some of the shadier hft pratcices , identifies three activities that constitute predatory trading :\nday one will expose candidates to live market trading as they experience executing investment decisions in response to application of fundamental and technical analysis .\ni was trading in three markets ; the s & p 500 ( the american ftse ) , crude oil and eur / usd .\nakuna capital akuna capital is a fast - growing boutique trading house that specializes in derivative market - making and arbitrage . ( chicago )\nbreakwater trading breakwater is an agile , focused , proactive organization that strives to integrate technology with intelligence and market vision . ( chicago )\nsusquehanna international group ( sig ) susquehanna international group is global quantitative trading firm that has built virtually all of their own trading technology from scratch . sig\u2019s traders compete in the financial markets by leveraging their quantitative skills to take calculated risks with sig\u2019s proprietary capital . they have a best - in - class trader development program . the firm\u2019s success lies at the intersection of trading , quantitative , and technology .\nthe use of leverage in forex trading is often likened to a double - edged sword , since it magnifies both gains and losses .\ntopsteptrader topsteptrader invites you to experience the power of our trading combine . we are financially backing consistent , profitable , and disciplined futures traders .\ntoro trading toro trading llc is a dynamic derivatives market making firm specializing in equity options , futures , and etfs . toro is a member of the chicago board options exchange , the philadelphia stock exchange , the nyse euronext and the new york biotech association . ( new york )\ni guarantee anyone who is thinking of joining amplify trading that you are wasting your time and money . they are not full time traders , how could they be if they are ' ' teaching ' ' to trade . trading is a full time job and takes years of hard work , with no guarantee of success , there is no way in a million years someone can learn to trade in 3 months . maybe 3 years if you have a strong determine mind and discipline . if you think you are interested in them simply ask for 6 months of trade records and make sure they are legitimate .\nplease get in touch to ask us any questions about our trading operation or how we help new traders gain a competitive advantage in financial markets .\nblue capital group blue capital group is a privately held futures and options trading firm based in deerfield , illinois . ( chicago , chapel hill )\nfusionary trading fusionary uses a synthesis of the wisdom of the ages and time - tested tools to help you make more money in less time .\namazing insight into global markets and trading . market - making and portfolio management simulations are give you hands on experience and learn while dealing with real time events ! in addition to the invaluable financial aspect , the trading psychology and risk management training had a great influence on my decision making ability .\npretty good training program . desk mentors taught a lot , mock trading was helpful . got to experience screen and floor . . got all clerical work . didn ' t get any chance to learn too much about actual trading or had an opportunity to talk to senior traders . . . .\ni undertook two hours of training to get to grips with the trading system and was given an interesting historical overview of the market in recent years .\nvery good environment to learn . you ' re surrounded by experienced traders who always give a helping hand . got hands - on experience in trading .\nstocks , foreign exchange ( forex ) and futures are the most popular day trading markets . they are all good markets and offer similar profit potential .\nsurrounded by our experienced team providing personal training and support , our career traders receive every possible advantage to be successful in their trading career . as traders progress through nine weeks of in - depth training , applying theory taught across multiple asset classes , they receive full financial backing for their live trading account .\nhi , can someone explain how exactly a physical commodity trading house makes money and why there is a need for independent comodty houses , whats there right to exist ? what are the risk when trading commodities physical and how can they be hedged , are there specific hedging strategies that are appl . . .\ni ' m not affiliated in anyway , but merely wish to point out it ' s not so easy as buying a set of company accounts and then assuming you know exactly the financial make - up of any such business . i would imagine it would be foolhardy to have all traders trading from the same account , each trader would have a separate account ( through a ltd company & possibly with amplify as a shareholder ) so good luck to you tracking each of those entities down . . .\nfor detailed scenarios on how much you can expect to make , see how much can i make day trading futures , forex , and / or stocks .\ndiscrete system proprietary trading firm based in quebec , canada . our traders trade the firm\u2019s capital on several us stock markets : nyse , nasdaq and amex .\nfrontline capital frontline capital is a proprietary trading firm specializing in equities , futures products , and currencies across all north american and european exchanges . ( toronto )\ncommerzbank : internships available in most areas including fixed income sales & trading , market risk and it . 8 weeks + at any time of the year .\n\u201cwe also get a large number of career changers , \u201d de lucy says . \u201cit can be hard to move into trading from a middle office role nowadays , \u201d he adds . amplify\u2019s training programme is a risk for these individuals , he admits : \u201cthey have to give up their job first , but it\u2019s a step in the direction of the career they\u2019re really interested in . because our students trade on live markets , this isn\u2019t unfortunately something that can be done in the form of an evening programme . \u201d\nday trading is making short - term trades , lasting less than one day , in an attempt to extract a profit from the financial markets . some day traders are very active , making many trades each day , while other traders may only make one or two trades per day . the most common day trading markets are stocks , forex and futures . day trading can be a part - time or full - time career , depending on the trader ' s style .\nkershner trading group \u2013 since 1993 , kershner trading has been built on the idea of shared success . we are a classic proprietary trading business providing full service , support and capital to our traders , including state - of - the - art proprietary technology applications with direct access to us markets . our traders currently trade in our austin , tx office , however we are always interested in hearing from groups of successful traders in other locations . member nasd , sec registered .\npeak6 trading \u2013 one of the largest equity options market - making firms in the u . s . ( chicago , san francisco , seattle , new york )\nronin capital \u2013 proprietary trading operations covering a variety of markets including equity securities , government bonds , corporate bonds , and related derivatives on global exchanges and electronically .\nnomura : programmes available in sales , trading , research and structuring . find out more about how to prepare for the job assessment process of nomura here . .\nanybody have an info on securities lending compensation ? is it comparable to other sales and trading desks since they recruit out of those summer programs ? . . .\ncan any one explain to me what are credit compression and decompression trading with examples . what are the circumstances when we have credit compression and decompression . . .\naccording to piers curran , amplify ' s other founder , my impatience is not a rare trait for first - time traders .\nit goes one of two ways ,\nhe says .\neither they are mad , trying to trade any movement they think is an opportunity , or you have people at the other end of the scale who are just too scared .\nforeign exchange is buying and selling currencies . the most popular day trading currency pair is the euro / u . s . dollar ( eur / usd ) . day trading this pair involves buying when the eur is expected to rise relative to the usd , or selling when the eur is expected to fall versus the usd .\nlivetrader is often used over a one week programme as we introduce a new asset class each day and the technology used to highlight behavioural factors on live trading decisions .\naltrion trading group altrion trading was founded by professional traders to fill a serious void in the market in giving aspiring traders the training and mentorship they needed to be successful as well as the technology , low fees , and capital to keep professionals at the top of their game . ( san francisco , los angeles , new york )\ntorus capital torus capital is a proprietary trading firm specializing in options and futures across a broad spectrum of exchanges and products . ( chicago , greenwich , new york )\ntransmarket group transmarket group llc is a global private trading and investment company . provide risk capital and market access to individuals for the purpose of trading the global financial markets . employees trade all global exchange listed derivatives , equities , commodities and selected cash markets . ( london , madrid , mumbai , new york , singapore , sydney )\nhi all , hopefully you can share some knowledge with the community . looking for some guidance that will help me progress in my career and move in to trading leveraged loans and other fixed income products . i supported the par and distressed trading desks at a bb for a few years ( but i was at a sat . . .\nschneider group schneider group is a leading global facilitation company servicing traders and brokers worldwide with the fastest connectivity , the latest trading technology and expert it and risk management support .\njp morgan : intern positions are available within asset management , finance , hr , risk , investment banking , operations , sales & trading , research , technology & treasury .\nthe wall street oasis trading hall of fame provides a comprehensive collection of some of wso ' s best discussions on the trading industry . keep in mind this hall of fame does not include q & a sessions by wso veterans . to view a full list of q & a\u2019s & interviews please navigate here . if you th . . .\nmorning guys and happy friday ! i ' m currently the managing partner at a chicago based options trading firm . i ' ve been here for five years . prior to this i was a trading analyst and then trader at a large chicago based prop firm . ask me anything ! the weirder the question , the better ! . . .\nthere are a number of day trading styles , but really it comes down to personal preference . some traders are very active , catching small price movements with large position sizes ."]}
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", "topic": 20}], "title": "new otani hotels", "paragraphs": ["ana hotels within japan ana hotels overseas ana friendly partners concorde hotels evergreen international hotels four points by sheraton golden tulip hotels hampton inn hampton inn & suites hilton garden inn hilton homewood suites by hilton hyatt hotels and resorts jumeirah international kempinski hotels & resorts the luxury collection marriott hotels & resorts new otani hotels oberoi hotels & resorts pan pacific hotels and resorts the peninsula group raffles international hotels & resort renaissance hotels and resorts rihga royal hotels group & associate hotels st . regis scandic hotels shangri - la hotels & resorts sheraton hotels & resorts sol melia hotels & resorts srs world hotels steigenberger summit hotels & resorts swissotel tokyu hotels trident hotels w hotels westin hotels & resorts\nnew otani hotels operates both in japan and overseas and provides the highest quality facilities and service .\nheadquartered in chiyoda , tokyo , japan , new otani hotels is a chain of hotels operating majorly in japan . this hotel chain was opened in the year 1964 . new otani chain of hotels is considered as one of most respected top - notch hotels in japan . other than its associate hotels , the new otani operates 14 hotels in japan and 2 hotels outside of japan . the hotels of new otani offer comfortable rooms equipped with first rate amenities . these rooms in the hotels boast wonderful interiors and fine furnishings . the hotels are well known as the choice of major business executives , government leaders , and zealous leaders all through the world .\nnew otani hotels are run and managed by the tokyo - based new otani company , which has properties in more than a dozen cities , including honolulu , tokyo , osaka , singapore and beijing .\nget quick answers from hotel new otani tokyo the main staff and past guests .\nthe new otani was fantastic . everyone was extremely accommodating . this is my first time\u2026\nthe hotel new otani tokyo is generously providing usjc members with corporate discount rates in 2018 .\nsome globe - trotters choose hotels based on location , but others book by name . and thanks to expedia you don & rsquo ; t have to pick . it is why we offer such an expansive range of new otani hotels , the hotels in fukuoka , fukuoka . known for well - appointed rooms and friendly , personalized service , each of the top new otani hotels , the fukuoka hotels guarantees an unparalleled level of comfort and quality .\nbook new otani hotels , the japan online . see below for the new otani hotels , the japan list of all properties in japan . shown in order of price if you have entered dates above . click ' see rooms ' to see current prices for all room types and last minute discount deals .\nthe new otani inn has been graded among the finest moderately priced 5 star hotels in tokyo in japan . owned and managed by the new otani group and associate hotels , the new otani inn in tokyo is located adjacent to the osaki station , one of the busiest rail terminals in the country . while the location of new otani inn in tokyo makes it easily accessible , what impresses the travelers the most is the collection of hotel amenities and services at new otani inn in tokyo . the hotel has restaurant , bar and lounge and provides casual japanese cuisine as well as a delightful variety of western cuisines .\nthe new otani inn in tokyo is one of the superb accommodations and is a branch of the new otani group and associate hotels which is one of the best hotel groups in the country . known for providing the excellent services , the new otani inn in tokyo is a landmark hotel which has created a separate niche for itself in the competitive world of hospitality .\nnew otani inn sapporo accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival .\nsurrounded by a beautiful 400 - year old japanese garden , hotel new otani tokyo is situated in central tokyo and offers comfortable accommodation less than a 10 - minute walk from 5 subway lines . new otani . . . more\nnew otani hotels offers travelers everything they want and need : ideal locations close to the heart of major business districts , comfortable guest rooms , finest restaurants and bars , advanced conference facilities , and international business support services . with our dedicated staff providing the highest hospitality , new otani hotels are the first choice of executives traveling around the pacific and the world .\nthe new otani is known for its ideal locations close to the heart of business districts , comfortable rooms , fine restaurants and bars , modern conference facilities , and impeccable service . the controlling owner of new otani company is kajima corporation .\nsituated along a scenic riverside in osaka business park , hotel new otani osaka is an oasis in the heart of . . .\nhotel new otani , the main is a luxury hotel fully renovated in 2007 . full - height windows offer magnificent . . .\nadditional cultural facilities at the new otani include a finishing school , tea ceremony room , and an art museum with free admission .\nokura hotels & resorts owns hotels both in japan and overseas . we provide the most excellent time for all our guests with heartfelt hospitality .\nworldhotels is an exclusive collection of the world ' s most unique independent hotels . under the banner\nunique hotels for unique people\n.\nthe first new otani hotel had its beginnings in 1964 in tokyo , just prior to the tokyo olympics . it had the distinction of being the tallest building and largest hotel in japan at that time . in september of 1974 , an extension was built next to the first new otani , and this new 40 - story building along with the first was renamed new otani hotel and tower , making it once again the largest hotel in japan with a capacity of 1 , 600 rooms . new otani was now a major player in the global hotel business . it then started the expansion of its network of hotels and affiliates , which now number 19 in japan and four overseas .\nsome of the new otani hotels are in the marriott program . however , i am not sure if you earn points with them or if they are ' rewards only ' properties ( ala ritz carlton ) .\nhotel new otani tokyo : kioi - cho 4 - 1 , chiyoda - ku , tel . + 81 ( 0 ) 3 3265 1111\nyou & rsquo ; ll find best - in - class amenities like clean rooms and quiet atmospheres , and some fukuoka new otani hotels , the locations may even offer extra little benefits and discounts for frequent travelers .\nthe hotels of new otani are ideal for business travelers and leisure tourist alike . with ample event space and banquet facility , the hotels are perfect spots to organize any event or large meeting . free internet service and warm hospitality rendered by staff of the hotel act as a cherry on the cake . tourists can revitalize themselves in swimming pool or can enjoy work out in the gymnasium . with a plethora of facilities and comforts , accommodation experience and new otani hotels is indeed a pleasant one to cherish .\nshangri - la hotels and resorts operates many hotels in the asia pacific area , in main cities of the middle east and at popular resort areas .\ncaesars las vegas hotels , experience nine exciting caesars entertainment hotels in las vegas including the world ' s first nobu hotel and earn up to 500 miles .\nnaspa new otani hotel each season of the year brings something new to see and do at naspa new otani . whether it\u2019s simply relaxing in style in the spacious guest rooms , soaking in onsen hot springs , making the most of the leisure facilities , enjoying delicious seasonal cuisine or taking part in other outdoor activities including skiing in the winter\u2026 there\u2019s always something to do .\nnew world hotels & resorts is designed with the discerning business traveller in mind and offers deluxe business hotels in china and asian commercial centres . here guests will discover a world where the experience is always warm and the care is genuine .\nchoose one of the following to unlock secret prices and pay less on select hotels .\nregent hotels & resorts is a global luxury hospitality brand operating in select locations worldwide .\n* partnership with regent hotels & resorts will terminate as of june 30 , 2018 .\nthe new otani hotel in oahu is located in the shade of diamond head , one of the world\u2019s most famous landmarks . this jewel of a hotel is named the new otani kaimana beach hotel , \u201ckaimana\u201d meaning diamond in hawaiian . the hotel is known world - wide for its unique blend of the heritage of polynesia , asia and the west .\nfrom full - service resorts and stylish hotels to condominium resorts and comfortable budget properties in hawaii and the u . s . mainland , honolulu - based aqua - aston hospitality manages more than 50 properties across four distinct brands designed to suit any lifestyle , taste or budget - aston hotels & resorts ; aqua hotels and resorts ; the instinct hotel collection ; and lite hotels .\nthe new otani inn in tokyo offers unique accommodation options such as ladies guest rooms , non - smoking guestrooms and healing guest rooms . these unique facilities have made the new otani inn in tokyo very famous among curious travelers who can also access basic amenities in the rooms such as air conditioning , tea making facilities , refrigerator and en - suite bathrooms .\nguests are also provided with plush robes as well as\nyukata ,\nwhich is a light cotton robe mainly worn in japan during the hot months of summer . with all these facilities new otani inn has emerged as one of the best hotels in tokyo in japan .\nthe history of hotel new otani began in 1962 , when the japanese government faced the daunting challenge of completing a massive construction effort to host an estimated 30 , 000 international visitors for the tokyo olympic games in just two years . yonetaro otani , hotel new otani founder , agreed to build the finest hotel in the orient on land he owned in kioicho near the imperial palace , and thereby contribute to the national strategy for advancing japan\u2019s tourism industry .\n* some hotels are not eligible for mileage accrual . please be aware of this in advance .\n* partnership with the leading hotels of the world had terminated as of june 30 , 2017 .\ndining facilities at new otani inn in tokyo also comprises bar outrigger which is open from 5pm to 11pm and is the best place to sip on your choice of drinks and cocktails .\nmarriott - family hotels in\nxx\nmeans all marriott brand hotels in that city . it does not mean hotels that are family friendly , although there could be some family friendly ones on the list . but it refers to the various brands . marriott - family hotels in xx usually have posts asking which property is better , etc , & trip reports are usually in the property specific threads .\nthe new otani inn in tokyo is located at the shinagawa - ku , an important business hub set at the heart of the city . the close proximity with the business and financial precincts makes the location of new otani inn in tokyo very popular among business and corporate travelers who frequent the city . the hotel is also well connected with the airport and railway stations making accessibility easy .\nright next to jr osaki train station , new otani inn tokyo offers stylish rooms and an en suite bathroom with bathtub . the hotel features massage services and a japanese restaurant . . . . more\npreferred hotel group\u2122 is a hotel group made up of independent high quality hotels and resorts around the world .\nestablished in 1903 , taj hotels resorts and palaces is one of asia ' s largest and finest group of hotels that offer you an unrivalled fusion of warm indian hospitality , world - class service and modern luxury .\nchatrium hotels & residences is born from a passion to provide uncompromising , warm service and truly captivating experience .\nuniversal studios japan has 28 partner hotels . choose our partner hotel for your vacation to fully enjoy the park and other tourist spots in surrounding areas . exclusive services offered at partner hotels will surely offer you comfortable stay .\nfind out about the miles accrued by stays / reservations at first - class hotels and how to register mileage .\nhyatt hotels corporation is a leading global hospitality company with a proud heritage of making guests feel more than welcome .\nsee the 30 best hotels in sapporo , based on 73 , 455 verified hotel reviews on booking . com .\nhotel new otani makuhari is centrally located in chiba , walking distance from makuhari messe and close to chiba marine stadium . this 4 - star hotel is within close proximity of shinobazu pond and yatsu . . . more\nthe hotel amenities and services at new otani inn in tokyo like the room facilities at new otani inn in tokyo feature exclusive facilities for the female guests . the woman can avail special massage appointments at the onsite parlor which functions from 12noon to 8 in the evening . one can opt for 90 minute course or 120 minute massage course . a session at the massage parlor will certainly leave the body and soul relaxed and rejuvenated .\nnew otani inn yokohama is in the heart of yokohama , walking distance from landmark tower and yokohama museum of art . this hotel is within close proximity of anpanman museum and yokohama cosmo world . ro . . . more\nfrom exotic luxury to urban convenience , there are a variety of ihg hotels worldwide for your business or leisure needs .\nwhen it comes to finding hotels in former toshima house , an orbitz specialist can help you find the property right for you . chat live or call 1 - 800 - 454 - 3743 any time for help booking your hotels in former toshima house . our team of experts can help you pinpoint former toshima house hotels options suited to your tastes and budget .\na variety of themes and designs is available for guests to enjoy . each room at the new otani inn comes with an electric kettle , a fridge and toiletries . guests can enjoy pay tv programs and use free wifi .\nthis room offers warm colours and furnishings with classical designs . each room at the new otani inn comes with an electric kettle , a fridge and toiletries . guests can enjoy pay tv programmes and use free wi - fi .\na 5 - minute walk from odori park , new otani inn sapporo features the rendezvous lounge at the lobby serves a daily breakfast , lunch and dinner buffet and a cafe for guests to enjoy throughout their sta . . . more\nthey ' re also squeezing japan ' s own upscale hoteliers , whose aging establishments in central tokyo have come to seem faded and uninspired by contrast .\njapanese hotels have failed to deliver , and many wealthy japanese have shifted their patronage to the new western luxury hotels ,\nsaid mitsuyoshi horaguchi , associate professor for hotel business studies at musashino university in tokyo .\nwhile hotel new otani contains nearly every amenity a traveler could need , its focal point is the 400 - year - old japanese garden , which covers 10 acres and includes a chapel , koi fish pond , and even a waterfall .\nlocated right in front of osaka castle , hotel new otani offers spacious rooms and 13 dining options . the property is a 5 - minute walk from shopping complex jo - terrace osaka . free wifi connection is ava . . . more\nhotel new otani tokyo , \u201cthe main , \u201d a quiet and refined luxury hotel , is situated within a verdant and peaceful district in the center of tokyo , and boasts a 10 - acre japanese garden with a history of more than 500 years . the hotel is also located quite close to other tokyo attractions , shops , and dining choices . explore this vibrant , exciting city and return to five - star accommodations and impeccable service at hotel new otani tokyo , \u201cthe main . \u201d\nthe most notable feature of the hotel amenities and services at new otani inn in tokyo is the onsite dining facilities which serve an array of mouthwatering cuisines from across the country . other onsite amenities include an in - house bar and banquet facilities .\nwith 32 restaurants and bars located throughout its three buildings , the hotel new otani caters to nearly every palate . restaurants , described below , are categorized into sections reflecting cuisine style ( japanese , chinese , and western ) , caf\u00e9s , and bars .\nhotel new otani recommends three different jogging routes in and around the hotel complex . the 1 . 5 - km ( 1 - mile ) basic course winds through pine trees surrounding the new otani and its neighborhood . a hilltop course , also 1 . 5 km ( 1 mile ) leads past groves of cherry trees and forsythias . a more advanced course of 3 . 5 km ( 1 . 5 miles ) passes akasaka palace and follows the moat surrounding togu palace ( residence of the crown prince ) .\nas the location of new otani inn in tokyo is amidst the hustle and bustle of the city . but , strangely enough , the hotel provides the guests with a peaceful ambiance . you can enjoy shopping at the famous shopping malls of the city . after a hectic day ' s journey you can come back to relax in the pleasant and comfortable rooms of the hotel . the high class room facilities at new otani inn in tokyo will certainly provide you with the kind of comfort you are hankering for .\nwe operate the peninsula hong kong , which has been well - known as the\ngrand old lady\nsince its establishment in 1928 , along with other hotels in shanghai , tokyo , beijing , new york , chicago , beverly hills , bangkok and manila .\nthe new otani kaimana beach hotel is located on sans souci beach only two blocks from waikiki . this boutique hotel features stunning views , a fabulous award winning open - air restaurant , a traditional japanese restaurant , and a casual , friendly ambience . . . more\njumeirah hotels & resorts are regarded as among the most luxurious and innovative in the world and have won numerous international travel and tourism awards . the company was founded in 1997 with the aim to become a hospitality industry leader through establishing a world class portfolio of luxury hotels and resorts .\ndiscern between 12 unique restaurants during a stay at hotel new otani tokyo ,\nthe main\n, with endless cuisine options to experience . from traditional japanese dining , to a patisserie , to a revolving , panoramic outlet , travelers can indulge each of their culinary preferences .\nthe hotel amenities and services at new otani inn in tokyo also feature multi - purpose function room . the function room can be booked for business conferences and wedding parties at reasonable prices . the room can also be personalized according to the requirements of the guests . hotel facilities\nat some japanese five - stars , times got so bad that managers investigated the supernatural . the hotel new otani is popular among politicians , and had long been considered one of the three best hotels in japan . but the 1990s downturn in the economy and the subsequent arrival of the luxury foreign hotels left it eerily empty much of the time . so hotel officials hired a shaman - cum - business consultant . he informed them that the land it was built on was cursed . hotel staff laying out mounds of salt to ward off evil spirits became a regular sight .\na distinctive group of deluxe hotels that combine contemporary design with local character . swiss\u00f4tel reflects the finest of swiss hospitality - reliability , efficiency and warmth .\n* partnership with raffles hotels & resorts will terminate as of july 1 , 2018 , for the integration of the loyalty program to le club accorhotels .\nevergreen international hotels are situated across the globe keelung , taipei , taichung , tainan and jiaosi ( yilan ) as well as bangkok , penang , paris .\nindustry analysts say it ' s the little things that have cost many japanese hotels dearly . foreign hotels offer flexible , spontaneous and innovative services . they might add or remove ingredients from a pasta dish on request , something few japanese hotel restaurants would do because there the menu , not the diner , is king .\nin the 1990s , few japanese hotels invested in their facilities . to fill empty rooms , they teamed up with cut - price package - tour companies , which brought in customers by the busload , but further undermined their image for excellence and became one more reason for wealthy japanese to stay at western luxury hotels .\nsurfeel hotels , city and resort hotel group located in hokkaido , kobe and okinawa , provides you high - quality stay both in the leisure and the business .\nsurrounded by a beautiful 400 - year old japanese garden , the hotel new otani tokyo is in central tokyo and has comfortable accommodations less than a 10 - minute walk from 5 subway lines . new otani hotel is just 293 m from akasaka - mitsuke subway station . from this station the ginza , shibuya and shinjuku areas can all be reached in less than a 10 - minute subway ride . decorated with soft elegance , the rooms include a flat - screen tv with satellite channels and a minibar . some have views of the hotel ' s japanese garden or the tokyo skyline . guests can experience japanese culture at the tea ceremony room . relaxation options include a sauna and spa with massage service . hotel new otani features an incredible 32 dining options , ranging from international cuisine to authentic japanese dishes \u2013 everything from french and italian to tempura and teppanyaki . the sky restaurant offers revolving panoramic city views .\nbelatedly , the new otani is also taking more orthodox measures to increase its allure . by october , it plans to have spent $ 85 million renovating its facilities . the imperial hotel , another traditionally top japanese name , is in the midst of a $ 145 million refurbishment slated for completion next year .\ntokyu hotels is generously providing usjc members with discount rates at four of their japan locations . please click on the links below to find out more about the rates .\nthe hotel new otani tokyo is located in the center of downtown tokyo , with easy access to ginza and roppongi . a 5 - minute walk leads to 4 subway / train stations that travels to the major business districts and sight - seeing areas including shinjuku and akihabara . the hotel provides airport transportation for a surcharge .\nthe new otani is conveniently located just across the bridge from the jr osaka - jokoen station . it gives you access to delicious food and historical sights . the hotel itself was very clean and decadent and had everything you needed , just in case you forgot that one thing . the staff were very helpful and friendly .\nalong with brilliant room facilities , travelers are provided with world class hotel amenities and services at new otani inn in tokyo which make the guests feel at home . you can also enjoy numerous other facilities and amenities at the hotel . so , come and stay at the hotel to enjoy unmatched comfort and relaxation . room facilities\nopened just opposite the park ' s main gate on august 1 , 2015 , it is the closest hotel to the complex . when you step into the new hotel , you feel as if you have been transported to the u . s . a . , the home of universal studios . [ operated by tokyu hotels ]\nkazuko obata was waiting one recent afternoon for her boyfriend in the lobby of the grand hyatt . she had turned 24 on march 13 and was to stay at the hotel to celebrate her belated birthday .\nforeign luxury hotels let you have a special experience ,\nshe said .\nthe atmosphere is fantastic . if you add surprises , luxury and sophistication to your special occasion , you have great memories . that is what foreign luxury hotels can give . and that is something the japanese hotels simply can ' t .\nwhether you ' re searching for hotels in former toshima house on business , or hunting for a family getaway , former toshima house hotel options are only a click away . find hotels in former toshima house with the location , star - rating and facilities you need . narrow your search results even further by star rating , hotel chain and amenities , such as free parking , babysitting services , or fitness centers . and with area maps , you can view former toshima house hotels close you are to the airport and nearby attractions .\nguests can relax at the onsite the lounge , an integral part of the hotel amenities and services at new otani inn in tokyo in japan . an informal dining space , the guests can sip on a hot cup of tea while conversing with friends and family at the lounge . the hotel amenities and services at new otani inn in tokyo also comprises of an onsite dining facility which is open between 7am to 10am for breakfast , 11 : 30am to 2pm for lunch and 5pm to 10 : 00pm for dinner . known as the funachaya , the restaurant serves japanese cuisines which include kaiseki dishes , one of the authentic preparations which can be found in traditional households of the country .\nlocated in the plush neighborhood of akasaka , hotel new otani is a significant statement in tokyo ' s high end hotels . the view from their restaurant ( garden lounge ) is to die for . just take a walk in their japanese garden ( yes , there ' s a big one inside the hotel ) and it ' ll make your day . the rooms are tastefully decored , and while the hospitality could do with some upgrade , they were efficient in a way most japanese are . thoroughly enjoyed my stay therein .\n* dusit princess corat will no longer be operated by dusit hotels & resorts as of december 28 , 2017 . miles cannot be accrued for stays on / after december 29 , 2017 .\nnot many hotels can boast of immortalization in a hollywood movie like the park hyatt tokyo can thanks to sofia coppola ' s\nlost in translation .\nmany guests still remember some of the scenes down to the smallest details . people always ask to sit in the same barstool as bill murray at the acclaimed new york grill ,\nsays ong .\nwe create a memorable journey with our long and deep experience in the hospitality industry , operating since 1935 from the former new osaka hotel and all of our newest facilities .\nnew otani inn is connected to different parts of the city by various means of transportation . that is why , getting to the hotel is quite convenient and hassle free . tokyo international airport is located close to the hotel . you can take a taxi or a car to reach the hotel in just 19 minutes . shinagawa station lies at a 3 minutes driving distance . if you alight at shibuya station and take a car , you can arrive at the hotel in just 9 minutes . at the same time , tokyo station and shinjuku station are situated at 16 and 15 minutes driving distance respectively from the hotel . thus , it is clear that any one can arrive at the location of new otani inn in tokyo from any part of the city .\n* westin nagoya castle was changed to\nhotel nagoya castle\n, for the termination of their franchise contract with westin hotels & resorts . miles cannot be accrued for stays after january 31 , 2018 .\nat expedia , we ' d like your vacation in chiba to be as rewarding as possible . our chiba vacation travel guide and chiba hotels page are ideal places to discover more about this exciting destination !\nthe new otani tokyo is a very nice property . not cheap , but excellent service and typically nice , japanese style rooms . there are rooms in a lower - rise building and tower . maybe someone else can tell us the difference . go to their website and join the new otani club for free . gets you some nice extras ( breakfast with many room rates , which in tokyo , is a nice savings ) . there ' s also a special check - in area and maybe an upgrade to a better room . also , when i registered in the fall , there was a special deal with united that got me extra miles . and , i might mention , the new otani always seems to have nice arrangements with the airlines in terms of miles credited to your frequent flyer account . check out their website . as far as marriott is concerned , it ' s 1 , 000 points per night . not a bad deal , but even a heavily discounted room at the new otani can be costly ( but certainly on par with similar properties in tokyo ) . i do not believe that these stays count toward status with marriott elite levels . if you have a ton of money burning a hole in your pocket , or if your company loves to through money around , then check out the park hyatt tokyo . very nice property . anyone know anything about the renaissance in tokyo ? ( edited for really bad spelling tonight ) [ this message has been edited by johnnyglobal ( edited 01 - 25 - 2001 ) . ]\nthe tokyo renaissance is very centrally located , right in the ginza , unlike the new otani which really is not very convenient . but the rooms are small and i could barely stand up in the shower ( i ' m 6 ' 2\n) with only about a 2\nclearance . but , we ' re going back for 3 nights in february because free is still free paul\nthe hotel is a 13 storey white building . it is noticeable with a signboard of the hotels name in english on top of the building . further facilities include a concierge , valet and laundry service , parking , smoking and non smoking rooms , rooms especially for women and a wedding hall . the new otani inn tokyo is situated directly in front of osaki station , , and offers convenient access to the major business , shopping and entertainment districts of tokyo . the jr yamanote line lies at the center of tokyo ' s public transportation system , linking the city ' s entire network of transportation hubs .\nin addition to its ideal location and premier facilities , hotel new otani has been widely acclaimed for the quality of its services and business operations , earning it the honor of being selected as the primary venue for all of the three previous tokyo summit meetings . heads of state and other vips from japan and abroad frequently stay here , confident in the hotel\u2019s enduring reputation as a premier international hotel .\na 5 - minute walk from odori park , new otani inn sapporo features the rendezvous lounge at the lobby serves a daily breakfast , lunch and dinner buffet and a cafe for guests to enjoy throughout their stay . western , japanese and chinese cuisines are offered at four seasons restaurant on the ground floor . a 24 - hour front desk is available . the heated rooms have a private bath .\nas the largest luxury hotel collection , with more than 430 of the world ' s greatest properties in over 80 countries , the leading hotels of the world selects only hotels that meet our high standards for quality and distinctiveness , such as halekulani ( hi , u . s . a . ) , the ritz london ( u . k . ) , the shilla seoul ( korea ) , and palace hotel tokyo ( japan ) .\njapanese garden , rose garden , tea house , outdoor swimming pool , business center , shopping arcade with various shops , members - only sports club the golden spa new otani , spa salon , barbershop , hair salon , photo studio , nursery , dentist , clinic , post office , cash dispenser , flower shop , travel agency , laundry service , shoe shine service , garden chapel ( sunday services , etc . )\nnaspa ski garden 2018 - 2019 season from december naspa ski garden is a modern ski hill located directly behind naspa new otani hotel and is open daily during the winter season . naspa ski garden is a skiers - only ski hill and is well suited to families , children and beginners - as well offering some challenges for more advanced skiers . naspa is also the resort of choice for the popular character ' pingu ' .\nthe new otani hotel is one of the older landmarks in the hotel scene of tokyo . compared to the new modern stars of tokyo ' s vibrant and top class hotel scenery , it can ' t compete with the amenities of the newer and more fashionable hotels of the big international chains . it ' s location close to the thriving akasaka district and in the proximity of the imperial gardens , which are an oasis of green in the mega city of tokyo , make it a good place for getting around town . the new otani has it ' s very own zen - garden including a small lake or rather a pond full of koi fish . the garden is the outdoor connection between the two main buildings of the hotel . one can also use the sunlit gallery to traverse from one building to the other . the gallery is also the location of the main buffet restaurant overlooking the garden with it ' s massive glass front . the rooms are rather small and a bit dated but offer enough comfort for most business travellers . at first the new otani does not feel like something special but once you notice the details of the design , the setting , the garden the bar at the main building one can imagine that this place must have had its glory days when it was younger . wondering around the premises it almost feels like seeing a beautiful but old woman who aged in grace . one can imagine how strikingly beautiful she was when she was younger and she still has not lost her attraction albeit the shine is somewhat dimmer . would i recommend it ? yes . would i come back ? if i had the choice between the new otani and some of its pricey , younger competitors i would probably chose the latter just because tokyo is the place , where you expect to be in a modern , urban environment sort of glass and glitter and steel and the future . . . . on a sunny day go to the restaurant at the top floor of the garden tower to see incredible views of mount fuji . this is breathtaking and one of the many hidden charms of this grand old dame of tokyo .\nall rooms at the hotel are furnished with beverage making facilities , a fully stocked refrigerator , and coffee making facilities . at the same time each guest room at the hotel are provided with toothbrushes and toothpaste , a hair dryer , tv and radio . rooms have attached bathrooms which are provided with lotions , soaps , and other toiletries . room facilities at new otani inn in tokyo are one of the reasons behind the popularity of the hotel .\nfor the money this is the best , most friendly , beautiful , superb rooms , view and food in osaka . i ' d rate it twice as good as the . oother 3 5 * hotels i stayed . a great value .\nmeli\u00e1 hotels international was established in 1956 in palma de mallorca ( spain ) , is the world ' s leading hotel chain for holidays , as well as being the overall market leader in spain , both in the leisure and the business sectors .\nnew usjc members are automatically signed up for the twice - monthly usjc e - newsletter , which includes important news and upcoming event information . if you are currently not receiving the usjc newsletter , please contact press @ urltoken .\nnew otani inn is connected with osaki station on the jr yamanote line . that is why ; the guests staying at the hotel can enjoy shopping at the reputed shopping malls of the city . you can find a number of trendy gifts and souvenirs at the shops in the markets of tokyo . you can buy nice gifts for your friends and relatives to make your tour to tokyo a memorable one . some of the most popular entertainment centers are easily accessible from the hotel .\nthe claska has the unfortunate honor of being known as tokyo ' s only\nboutique\nhotel . the over - used terminology does not do the nine - room property justice . luxuriously remodelled from an old business inn once called hotel new meguro , the minimalist claska is a precious haven from the cookie cutter , uniform interiors witnessed at most hotels . in fact the hotel feels slightly rough at the edges , possessing a natural energy that international hotel operators would pay millions of dollars to replicate .\nwhen we ckd in room wasn ' t what we thought . so we were moved . they down graded our new room . the price was so expensive they should of given a upgrade but not a down grade . very in happy .\nraffles hotels & resorts is an award - winning , luxury international hotel company with a history dating back to 1887 with the opening of raffles hotel , singapore . the portfolio currently comprises nine luxurious properties , from secluded resorts to chic hotels in key locations around the world : in singapore , cambodia , china , uae , saudi arabia , seychelles and paris . with a compelling mix of cultures and styles , every hotel in the raffles family has its own individual personality , with its own story to tell and its own sense of place .\nstayed for 4 nights . rooms are big for japanese hotels and well appointed . the tablet in the room provides a lot of information which was handy . the gardens are seriously amazing and worth spending some time in . the staff and service is excellent . they will . . .\nwhile hotel new otani contains nearly every amenity a traveler could need , its focal point is the 400 - year - old traditional japanese garden , once home to samurai lord kiyomasa kato ( 1562 - 1611 ) , and also owned by a shogunate of the edo period during its extensive history . built in 1964 , some of the hotel ' s notable features include its 10 - acre property , which includes a moat , scattered trees , a koi fish pond , winding pathways , a christian chapel , and even a waterfall .\ncheck out expedia . com . ph\u2019s featured overseas travel destinations , providing a full selection of hotels to suit any budget in the most popular destinations outside of the philippines . find the room that is right for you using our star ratings , guest reviews , location maps and great discount rates .\nthe new otani ' s loyal clientele may be middle - aged , yet there ' s still a wee spring in their step , quite possibly a metaphor for the hotel itself . the interiors are a 1980s homage , and service is a throwback to when customer was king . old - timers love its revolving restaurant and clearly remember the day when the james bond movie\nyou only live twice\n( 1967 ) , filmed the hotel for the japanese headquarters of ernst stavro blofeld ' s organization , spectre . the historical gardens are also unbeatable .\nthis hotel is part of the new otani compound at the heart of tokyo surrounded by beautiful , expansive japanese gardens - - a great treat in a concrete city . room are on floors 22 to 40 of the tower / lobby is on 6th floor . the views from the room are great with tokyo skyline and views of the imperial gardens . room are a bit bland and windows oddly smaller that expected but still lending great views . bathrooms old fashioned but convenient , and shiseido product offered . convenient location at akaska misuke . some 100m to subway .\nthe japanese ministry of health , labour , and welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility ( inns , hotels , motels , etc . ) . additionally , lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file .\na lobby and lounge area of the new ritz - carlton , with works of art from american sam francis , is on the 45th floor of the tallest skyscraper in tokyo . it is the fifth five - star international hotel chain to set up in the capital in five years .\nthanks for the advice , everyone . looks like the ren gets the nod because of location . looking forward to spending 5 days there week before easter . with be upgrade on dl ' s new jfk / nrt route , ought to be a pleasurable experience all the way around .\nfollowing the mandarin oriental , the conrad , the grand hyatt and the four seasons , the ritz - carlton is the fifth five - star international hotel chain to set up in tokyo in the past five years . the newcomers are giving greater choice and better service to the swelling ranks of japan ' s new rich for nights away from home .\nfor decades , real estate prices protected the japanese hotels . during the bubble economy of the late 1980s , the grounds of the imperial palace in tokyo were theoretically worth as much as the whole of california and even the richest international hotel chains couldn ' t dream of opening in japan . but after land prices fell to 25 - year lows in the late 1990s , they began to move in .\nthanks to photos and virtual tours , you can look before you book your former toshima house hotel reservation . check out former toshima house hotel properties using interactive tools which allow you view hotel rooms , common areas and key features . on orbitz , you can also learn more about hotels in former toshima house with unbiased reviews from verified former toshima house hotel guests . we ask guests to offer candid feedback on services , comfort , location , value and amenities .\nall of the properties are converts . . . the ginza tobu is a great location , nice hotel , easy subway access that connects to the right place at tokyo central . the tokyo kinscheku ( sp ? ? ) is also a former tobu hotel , looks like but doesn ' t act like a marriott . . . . the subway line puts you in tokyo central station in the outside edge . horrible connections . in the end , get a subway map , see where you need to be going , let that make your choice . if it doesn ' t matter , ginza wins . i have stayed at new otani , stay with the ginza tobu . also , take the bus to central bus station , the bus to ginza now is the last stop . bus to central station , take a cab , saves an hour . . . . .\nwhen searching for a typical tourist hotel in tokyo , with land at a premium , the main theme for a room is ' small ' . not so at the new otani . travelling with our daughter we booked 2 rooms and were given a suite , located on one corner of the building , with views in two directions . some reviews refer to rooms as dated , that was certainly not my opinion for our room . the hotel itself is huge , consisting of two wings linked by a walkway used for retail outlets and a restaurant , overlooking the beautiful japanese dating back 400 years . during our visit the outside pool was not in use , possibly as a result of an earlier event for which equipment was being cleared away . with a metro station located 10 mins walk away , numerous restaurants and a shopping area nearby , it is well located to explore the city . good choice !\na resort fee is included in the total price displayed . one child aged 12 years old or younger stays for free when occupying the parent or guardian ' s room , using existing bedding . the japanese ministry of health , labour and welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility ( inns , hotels , motels , etc . ) . additionally , accommodation proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file .\nginza ginza ginza ! the marriott shinkichu is far away and not on the main subway line . you need to take a jr train . and the subways don ' t run late at night so if you go out late , you ' ll have to take a taxi . the ginza tobu was a ramada renaissance years ago and yes , the rooms are tiny . but most hotel room in tokyo are small and , in an exciting city like tokyo , who stays in the room anyway . i just did a 3 night award stay there and we got full japanese ( good ) or american ( not so good ) breakfast included . i thought about the new otani but it requires so many more points and it really is a huge , bustling hotel about 10 minutes away from the nearest subway . in a frantic city like tokyo , it was nice coming back to the peaceful renaissance ginza . just my 2 cents . have a great trip . paul\nfor over 65 years , dusit international has been synonymous with world - class hospitality , delivered with the iconic touches of service and artistry of thailand . from pioneering hospitality and education to leading development in emerging destinations , dusit international offers an encompassing range of 29 hotels and resorts in china , egypt , kenya , maldives , philippines , thailand , united arab emirates and united states of america . each dusit brand endeavours to create a personalised welcome under the brand promise that started it all : the delivery of an experience that enlivens the individual spirit , no matter the journey .\nkodawari or\nattention to detail\nis taken to new levels at the seiyo . the management ' s predilection for recording a guest ' s every preference or dislike means returning guests who like fresh juice after their morning jog will have it waiting in their room when they return . prefer caesar salad without bacon ? you need only request my salad on a second visit and it will appear , sans the meat topping . in this regard , the cosy 77 - room seiyo is akin to an expensive private member ' s club .\nfrom the fan motif in the carpeting and walls in the fuyo banquet room to images of cranes in the entrance lobby , the hotel\u2019s traditional japanese d\u00e9cor expresses otani\u2019s desire to create a timeless ambience . of course , he believed that every guest should be able to view mount fuji \u2013 a symbol of beauty in japan . his vision was realized in the design of the blue sky lounge on the 17th floor . after a recent renovation , the lounge , now operating as view & dining the sky , rotates 360 degrees in 70 minutes , affording guests a spectacular , panoramic view through full - height windows as they dine .\nit ' s easy to understand why this property is the first choice for many visiting celebrities and vips . situated in the heart of roppongi hills , the grand hyatt is minutes from the city ' s most foreigner - friendly restaurants and bars .\nthe planners of the grand hyatt didn ' t want the hotel to be categorized as generic , which frequently happens to larger hotels , so they hired a number of top design houses in japan , names including tony chi and super potato ,\nsays luxury travel expert derek ong . detractors claim one of its bars is a magnet for suspiciously eager women , and that window views are nearly non - 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", "topic": 30}], "title": "bang zoom ! entertainment", "paragraphs": ["glassdoor has 9 bang zoom ! entertainment reviews submitted anonymously by bang zoom ! entertainment employees . read employee reviews and ratings on glassdoor to decide if bang zoom ! entertainment is right for you .\nlooking for jobs at bang zoom ! entertainment ? we post the most updated jobs from bang zoom ! entertainment and thousands of other employers in the entertainment industry .\nbang zoom ! entertainment previews adventures in voice acting documentary at new york . . .\nour next anime expo\u00ae open audition . . . - bang zoom ! entertainment | facebook\nfrom the desk of the president of bang zoom ! entertainment , eric p . sherman :\nwe are excited to reveal that our next . . . - bang zoom ! entertainment | facebook\nabout bang zoom ! entertainment , inc . headquartered in burbank , california , bang zoom ! entertainment , inc . is a leading and award winning full service audio post production studio working in the fields of feature films , television , electronic entertainment , anime and direct to home entertainment projects . founded in 1993 , bang zoom ! entertainment maintains operations in the u . s . with three buildings , six recording / mixing stages and a staff of just under 200 actors , writers , directors and technicians . bang zoom ! entertainment is committed to carrying out innovative projects that contribute to the promotion of global cultural awareness . more information about bang zoom ! entertainment and its products can be found on the company\u2019s web site , which is located at www . bangzoomentertainment . com .\nheadquartered in burbank , california , bang zoom ! entertainment , inc . is a leading and award winning full service audio post production studio working in the fields of feature films , television , electronic entertainment , anime and direct to home entertainment projects . founded in 1993 , bang zoom ! entertainment maintains operations in the u . s . with three buildings , six recording / mixing stages and a staff of just under 200 actors , writers , directors and technicians . bang zoom ! entertainment is committed to carrying out innovative projects that contribute to the promotion of global cultural awareness . more information about bang zoom ! entertainment and its products can be found on the company\u2019s web site , which is located at www . bangzoomentertainment . com .\n: bang zoom ! is one of the few unionized studios that mostly focuses on anime dubbing .\nif it wasn ' t for bang zoom ! entertainment , then the anime dubbing industry would have been dead . and judging by the latest comments made by the ceo , eric p . sherman and the collapse of bandai entertainment , it ' s probably the end of anime dubbing as we know it without bang zoom !\nyou have failed me : inverted . many fans feel that bang zoom ! failed them after sherman ' s comments about them stopping dubbing anime by next year , but some of them are frantically trying to save bang zoom ! entertainment so they can continue to dub anime .\nis a leading and award winning full service audio post production studio working in the fields of film , television , animation , video games and anime . founded in 1993 , bang zoom ! entertainment maintains operations in the u . s . with three buildings , six recording / mixing stages and an award - winning staff of studio professionals . bang zoom ! entertainment is committed to carrying out innovative projects that contribute to the promotion of global cultural awareness . more information about bang zoom ! entertainment and its services can be found at\nnbc ' s tonight show to run skit on manga ent . & bang zoom ( jul 24 , 2009 )\ncheap trick - rockford , illinois ' favorite sons return with bang , zoom , crazy . . . hello !\nbang zoom ! entertainment , a leading full - service audio post production company and producer of original entertainment content , has previewed its newest original production , adventures in voice acting : anime \u00b7 games \u00b7 animation , at the debut of the new york anime festival .\nattendees at bang zoom ! entertainment\u2019s panel were thrilled as aniplex of america announced their plans to produce the english dub for the celebrated tv series march comes in like a lion at anime central in rosemont , illinois . the news was met with much fanfare as bang zoom ! entertainment partnered with aniplex of america to bring the open auditions for the series to the midwest for the first time .\nrecently , eric p . sherman , the ceo of bang zoom ! entertainment , has sparked an internet backdraft by stating that bang zoom ! entertainment would stop dubbing anime by 2011 if fans keep watching and downloading fansubs instead of obtaining and watching anime by legal means . he blamed the fans completely for this due to the downloading of fansubs and even outright said\nanime is going to die .\nneedless to say , this did not sit well with the fans , and bang zoom ! entertainment along with bandai entertainment fanned the flames of two existing internet backdrafts : subbing versus dubbing and fansubbing . luckily , bandai entertainment eased the backdraft ( a little bit ) by issuing a statement saying that most of sherman ' s comments are not related to the status of bandai entertainment . however , they agreed with sherman ' s sentiment that if current trends continue they may stop dubbing anime ( although noting that they hope this doesn ' t occur ) . needless to say , a lot of dub fans got pissed off at bandai entertainment and bang zoom entertainment ever since , big time .\nit has been a very rewarding experience working at bang zoom for over 20 years . the team is unreal .\ncheap trick - rockford , illinois ' favorite sons return with bang , zoom , crazy . . . hello ! - zrockr magazine\n[ . . . ] of bang zoom ! entertainment , eric p . sherman claims in a blog post that fans subbing and downloading anime illegally are to blame , but scanlations and the downloading [ . . . ]\nhowever , with the downfall of bandai entertainment , bang zoom ! last biggest client , it ' s pretty much bad news for the studio and mostly the end of anime dubbing in la as we know it . [ 1 ]\ninterested in the voice - acting profession ? want to try voicing your favorite characters with the pros ? come get first - hand advice and experience from bang zoom ! professionals in an intimate setting ! hosted by tony oliver and featuring the anecdotes and experiences of todd haberkorn . bang zoom ! entertainment is an award - winning full - service audio post and creative production company .\ninterested in the voice - acting profession ? want to try voicing your favorite characters with the pros ? come get first - hand advice and experience from bang zoom ! professionals in an intimate setting ! hosted by tony oliver and featuring the anecdotes and experiences of patrick seitz . bang zoom ! entertainment is an award - winning full - service audio post and creative production company .\ninterested in the voice - acting profession ? want to try voicing your favorite characters with the pros ? come get first - hand advice and experience from bang zoom ! professionals in an intimate setting ! hosted by tony oliver and featuring the anecdotes and experiences of carrie keranen . bang zoom ! entertainment is an award - winning full - service audio post and creative production company .\n: zig - zagged . at first , it seems that bang zoom ! has a habit of doing this with their own voice actors ( especially with their newer voice talents ) . however , since bang zoom ! is known to get new voice talents through anime expo , many of the voice actors who seem to be typecasted usually break away from their typecast once they establish a professional career . in some cases , bang zoom ! may have the voice actor\nbang zoom ! entertainment has been around for over 20 years , and has provided audio services to the animation , video game , film and tv markets . the company has worked for game developers and publishers such as activision , riot games , microsoft and sony .\nsunrise inc . announced at its sunrise & bandai namco pictures panel at new york comic con on friday that it plans to offer an english dub for mobile suit gundam : iron - blooded orphans in early 2016 . sunrise is producing the dub with bang zoom entertainment .\nbang zoom ! entertainment is a dubbing studio in california well known for dubbing anime series for ( formerly ) geneon and bandai entertainment . some of the well - known anime dub works include haruhi suzumiya , eureka seven , fate / stay night , igpx , lucky star , samurai champloo , and tengen toppa gurren lagann . they are also responsible for many video game dubs .\nour directors and engineers have worked on thousands of projects , large and small . bang zoom\u2019s over 20 years of experience , coupled with a passion to provide the very best audio experiences , makes bang zoom the number one choice for the most discerning producers . our true passion for recording is found in everything that comes out of the studios .\nheadquartered in burbank , california , bang zoom ! entertainment , inc . is a leading full - service audio post production studio for feature films , television , interactive gaming , anime and direct to home entertainment content . founded in 1993 , the company offers a range of specialized services including a critically acclaimed staff of recognized voice talent , adr , / foley recording , sound design , and 2 . 0 , 5 . 1 and 7 . 1 dolby digital and pro logic ii mixing and encoding . bang zoom ! entertainment is also committed to developing a range of independent projects that contribute to the promotion of innovative cultural awareness internationally . for more information , visit urltoken\nbang zoom studios 210 old tappan rd . tappan ny 10983 voice : ( 845 ) 398 0723 fax : ( 845 ) 398 0922 e - mail : [ email protected ]\ndigital piracy is evil : a issue eric p . sherman brought up with his controversial comments . this trope is also stressed by many voice actors who work with bang zoom !\nwill be instructing an all - day event for students of voice acting . previously , this workshop has been conducted at anime conventions , and has proven to be so unbelievably popular that bang zoom ! entertainment has decided to create a truly original session completely dedicated to the teaching of voice acting .\nbang zoom ! entertainment , a leading full - service audio post production company and producer of original entertainment content , has launched a dedicated web site \u00e2\u20ac\u201d urltoken \u00e2\u20ac\u201d in support of its newly - released documentary , adventures in voice acting\u00e2\u201e\u00a2 - volume one . this film details the rarely seen , behind - the - mic world of the talented and diverse personalities that bring animated and video game characters to life .\nour emmy\u00ae and golden reel\u00ae award - winning engineers , experienced sound supervisors , sound designers and production teams are committed to making bang zoom ! studios your one - stop shop post solution .\n@ disneyanimefan1995 i ' m not expecting it either , but stranger things have happened . i ' m guessing it ' ll be an la dub too . maybe a bang zoom one ?\n@ disneyanimefan1995 only things making me think it might be bang zoom is 1 . justin sevakis hinted a little while ago at working on a project for viz that would be announced\nsoon ,\nand he only deals with the shows bang zoom has done post production for . if said project is hunter x hunter , then it ' ll be a bang zoom dub . 2 . with studiopolis already doing two long running shows for them ( naruto , sailor moon ) viz may give to bang zoom to lighten the load a bit . but these speculations could be wrong and it could be studiopolis after all . i don ' t really care which studio gets it since i ' m sure it ' ll be good either way . : )\nhead over to the entertainment hall to find bang zoom ' s booth , where they will be hosting autograph sessions and open auditions ! anime expo 2016 gives fans a one of a kind opportunity to audition for their favorite anime shows . have you ever wanted to be a voice actor for anime , cartoons , and video games ? now ' s your chance ! bang zoom entertainment will host open auditions at their booth at anime expo 2016 at the la convention center , july 1st through 4th . voice actors faye mata and zach aguilar got their start with an open audition through bang zoom , and they ' ll be hanging out at the booth this year . faye and zach have provided their voices to shows like magi , the seven deadly sins , love live , and more ! are you ready to be discovered ? your journey starts here ! get your badge for ax 2016 today ! urltoken check out bang zoom ' s facebook for more info about their ax 2016 schedule : urltoken\nthe location of the new bang zoom ! studio has a storied legacy , credited with scores of award - winning tv series , feature films and video game titles when it was oracle post .\n@ lialulubella i think it ' s just a period where they ' re casting all the regulars of bang zoom in these dubs nowadays . it ' s comparable to the animaze / bandai entertainment era where they were casting jyb in almost all the anime it kinda goes both ways if you think about it .\n\u00a9 copyright 2008 spotlight entertainment llc . all rights reserved . \u2022 privacy policy \u2022 conditions of use \u2022 return policy \u2022\nburbank , ca \u2014 full service audio post company bang zoom ! entertainment , inc . ( www . bangzoomentertainment . com ) , has acquired a second facility , expanding its operations , services and output . the new facility is located at 4720 w . magnolia blvd in burbank , which was the former home to oracle post . bang zoom ! will use the space for 7 . 1 , 5 . 1 , and 2 . 0 audio mixing , as well as adr , ensemble recording , editing and color correction .\n@ theadapter as far goes as funimation voice actors that could appear in the hxh dub , i would imagine brina palencia and caitlin glass appearing in the show . since they have been occasionally visiting los angeles\nonce in a blue moon\nwhile working on some projects for bang zoom ! entertainment since early of last year .\neric p . sherman , president and ceo of the anime dubbing company bang zoom ! entertainment , has posted an editorial on the animetv blog on saturday , urging fans to buy anime instead of watching it via fan - subbed videos . in the\nanime - r . i . p .\neditorial , sherman wrote that if fans do not support anime by buying it legally ,\ni can guarantee you that this time next year , bang zoom won ' t be bringing you anymore english language versions of it .\nfor our more technically minded attendees , bang zoom ! will also be putting on an adr engineering panel where industry professionals reveal some of their tricks . these are events you will not want to miss !\n@ marakutanay i third the motion on clarke voicing peggy . he just started working for bang zoom ! a few months ago and he might have done the recording for this episode around the same time .\nwe\u2019ll help you get your assets ready and delivered to all streaming services including netflix , hulu , amazon and itunes . bang zoom is a netflix preferred vendor for services such as foreign dubbing and video preparation .\n@ autovolt your finger crossing is what ' s making me nervous . please be studiopolis , bang zoom , ngp , nyav , ocean , salami , sdi , deluxe digital , or any place but blue water .\n[ . . . ] the wake of the fallout caused by a single blog post by none other than bang - zoom\u2019s eric p sherman , it has occurred to me that the fandom has [ . . . ]\nuniversity of california berkeley - ba 2011 education voice one : san francisco - daytime conservatory , starting out , building characters , dubbing , advance conservatory . bang zoom entertainment : adventures in voice acting uc berkeley - intro to acting berkeley repertory theater - beginning improv singing : trained in bel canto method of singing - elizabeth hunter ' s studio 2005 - 2011\nbandai entertainment was an american subsidiary of bandai america , itself a company specializing in translations / dubs of japanese media for the united states . based in cypress , california , they worked a lot with bang zoom entertainment and animaze / magnitude 8 post with dubbing and translating popular manga and anime , usually from bandai and its sister company sunrise . they also ran one of the earliest experiments with selling anime online ,\nurltoken\n. they localized most of kyoto animation ' s titles .\n\u201cthe acquisition of this legendary creative space is a significant milestone for bang zoom ! entertainment that will allow us to expand the robust services we offer and also handle a wide array of exciting film , tv , streaming and gaming projects , \u201d says eric p . sherman , bang zoom ! entertainment president and ceo . \u201cthis space has lent itself to hundreds of very notable titles in its previous incarnation , and that same level of talent , service and technology will be brought to bear on an extensive range of new content and projects . we have a fabulous new studio to do creative work along with an extremely talented team of top professionals . beyond all that \u2013 the place just has a great vibe ! \u201d\n\u201cthe acquisition of this legendary creative space is a significant milestone for bang zoom ! entertainment that will allow us to expand the robust services we offer and also handle a wide array of exciting film , tv , streaming and gaming projects , \u201d says bang zoom ! entertainment president and ceo , eric p . sherman . \u201cthis space has lent itself to hundreds of very notable titles in its previous incarnation , and that same level of talent , service and technology will be brought to bear on an extensive range of new content and projects . we have a fabulous new studio to do creative work along with an extremely talented team of top professionals . beyond all that , the place just has a great vibe ! \u201d\nthis will be the fifth year aniplex of america and bang zoom ! entertainment has teamed up to host the open auditions , where fans test out their skills as a voice actor for a once in a lifetime opportunity to be featured in an anime series . participants receive a special pin for auditioning as well . past winners of the open auditions have been involved on the english dub for shows including magi : the labyrinth of magic , magi : the kingdom of magic , aldnoah . zero , asterisk war , and your lie in april . while bang zoom ! entertainment\u2019s open audition at anime central was announced a month prior on the anime central facebook page , the project for the auditions had been kept tightly under wraps .\nbang zoom ! entertainment is one of the most well - known and prolific anime studios in all of north america . for the first time , they are holding a very unique opportunity for voice actors . future voice actors and anime fans will have the opportunity to show off their talent and learn ways to improve their skills from two of their favorite voice actors .\nmobile suit gundam and most of its sequel series . ( the franchise as a whole will be redistributed by right stuf and nozomi entertainment )\n@ shaun ince while i do get where ' re coming from and respect you ' re opinion , i do agree with @ disneyanimefan1995 on some parts . i believe that as of recently bang zoom ! has cast many of the same actors in their dubs . after awhile it can sound tiresome to hear\nalmost\nthe same voices in each dub and i personally wouldn ' t mind hearing jyb in another bang zoom dub as a new character rather than a reprisal .\n@ deathgod46 i am fully aware that johnny is still doing anime work on the netflix original anime ( e . g . kuromukuro , ajin , knights of sidonia ) . i ' m only referring to the ones done at bang zoom !\n@ theadapter so excited for the show to air on toonami , and by the looks of it , viz has just confirmed that the show would be dubbed at bang zoom ! entertainment . urltoken guess i stand corrected , since studiopolis currently has two long runners in their plate (\nnaruto\nand\nsailor moon\n) , and viz didn ' t want to stress their biggest client by adding in another long running show , which would delay the progress on one of the two shows . quite a surprise to be honest , since this will be the first long running anime series bang zoom ! has dub in almost a decade since\neureka seven\n. but the first time that bang zoom ! dubs a 100 + episode anime series , given that most of the shows they dub throughout their history tend to be 12 - 13 or 24 - 26 episode anime series .\non april 26 , 2010 , bang zoom ! entertainment ceo eric p . sherman sent an open letter to anime fans via blog goanimetv . in the letter , he stated that the company will most likely stop producing english dubs of anime titles in 2011 if the industry does not start showing improvement . he cited the fansubbing and unlicensed copying of anime content as the primary reason for geneon entertainment usa , urban vision , central park media and adv films closing their doors , as well as the january 2009 layoffs at bandai entertainment . sherman also emphasized in the article that\nanime is going to die\nif fans do not start buying more content from the studios that license shows for distribution .\nmostly unrelated to , and not to be confused with , bandai visual ( their biggest licensor ) or bandai namco entertainment ( the parent company ) .\n@ deathgod46 and trillam in\naldnoah . zero\n, at least in recent years bang zoom ! is not overusing the guy in a lot of their productions lately , and just using him in roles that you would expect to see him in .\nthe urltoken blog is your news , arts , entertainment website . we provide you with the latest news and videos straight from the voice - over industry .\n\u201ci\u2019m very excited and thankful for this opportunity to give aspiring actors who live outside of the los angeles area a chance to audition and be a part of an actual anime series ! \u201d says mami okada , casting director at bang zoom ! entertainment . \u201cmy deepest gratitude to acen and aniplex of america for fully supporting this life changing experience ! i look forward to meeting & working with many talented actors ! \u201d\nbang zoom ! entertainment is an award - winning full - service audio post and creative production company with over 20 years of experience in the industry . production credits in english dubs for anime range from classics such as rurouni kenshin and samurai champloo , to more recent hits such as durarara ! ! , jojo ' s bizarre adventure , love live ! school idol project , kill la kill and doraemon . bang zoom ! has also done audio post - production for video games including the hyperdimension neptunia games , king ' s quest , killer instinct , and league of legends , as well as animation such as lost in oz and marvel ' s guardians of the galaxy .\n@ 1dbad depends on which la recording studio viz media is going to send it to . it could be studiopolis , which has been viz ' s most recurring recording since about 2005 and dubbed some of their popular titles they licensed ( e . g . naruto , bleach sailor moon , etc . . ) or more recently bang zoom ! entertainment which they used since about late 2011 early - to - mid 2012 after the closure on bandai entertainment . but hey whichever recording studio viz is going the send for the hunterxhunter dub i ' ll be looking forward to it .\nproduction posse : bang zoom ! has traditionally use the same voice actors in many of their dubs , especially when using newer voice talent since 2011 . however , they still use some veteran voice actors that have worked at the studio for a while on an occasional basis .\nbang zoom ! entertainment possesses over a 20 year legacy and provides world - class audio post services to an extensive array of domestic and international clientele in the animation , video game , and film and tv markets . the company has worked for leading game developers and publishing companies such as activision , riot games , microsoft and sony on a variety of titles for the ps4 , xbox one , xbox 360 , ps3 , and wii platforms .\n[ . . . ] last month , a small storm was created when ceo of bang zoom eric sherman put up a now infamous blog post which declared the state of anime in a dire state . a week later on anncast , sherman elaborated that [ . . . ]\nbang zoom ! entertainment , a leading full - service audio post production company and producer of original entertainment content , has just announced a special session of the adventures in voice acting ( tm ) workshop to be held during the 2008 comic - con international . the workshop , which was enthusiastically received during the recent 2008 anime expo , offers a unique look at how popular animated series from various genres are prepared for north american network broadcast and dvd release . adventures in voice acting will be held from 4 : 00 - 5 : 30pm on saturday , july 26th in room 30cde at the san diego convention center .\nthings can sometimes get stressful , as comes with any job in entertainment . but i don ' t find these occasional moments to impact employees , and especially not clients .\n@ dcmarvelanime from my understanding viz mainly uses ocean studios in canada ( not so much anymore ) , or studiopolis or bang zoom in la . i ' m guessing it ' s more likely they ' ll send it to one of those , but you never know i suppose .\nmostly subverted though . the individual project , not the studio itself , determines what ' s contracted to unions or not . and that ' s kinda the same for other studios in la . so bang zoom does have a few share of union and non - union anime dubs in the past .\nmedia blasters and aniplex usa are also two of bang zoom ! clients on anime dubbing , but not as big when compared to bandai . however , sentai filmworks has lately been involved with them as a\nsecond dub studio\n, mostly to reunite cast members from their original california english dubs .\nbang zoom ! entertainment was in a unique position to bring the idea to life , having completed english language dubs and audio post production for more than 2 , 000 anime episodes for a wide variety of series including samurai champloo , the melancholy of haruhi suzumiya , chobits and last exile , in addition to working on a variety of other animated features , live action productions and video games . the company is currently exploring distribution options for the film , but has made no commitments as of yet .\nbrought to you by bang zoom ! entertainment , adventures in voice acting training events are held at their studios in burbank , ca & various times of the year in major cities across the country . you will get lots of\nhands - on\nexperience in a real studio working in front of a microphone . all voice acting training events are conducted by a professional voice actor - director instructor with experienced recording engineers at a professional recording studio using equipment and techniques currently used in the industry .\nbang zoom ! entertainment released a series of interviews with\nclose to 100 [ voice ] actors , producers , and casting directors\non dvd , titled adventures in voice acting : anime , games and animation . many of the interviews took place on set and in their respective studios . the trailer announced many of the voice actors that would appear on the dvd , including steven blum , wendee lee , tom kenny and many others . in 2009 , conan o ' brien and andy richter also did voice acting for fun from the bang zoom studio on nbc ' s tonight show visiting their studio and providing satirical alternate dubs for ghost in the shell and blood : the last vampire . in 2013 , o ' brien and richter , now on tbs returned again to provide satirical dubs for return of the pearl princess .\nadventures in voice acting events are for education and training purposes only . attending a workshop , class or other event is not guarantee of auditions or employment or work in the entertainment or voiceover industries .\nin conjunction with the launch of the web site , bang zoom ! has also announced an upcoming adventures in voice acting\u00e2\u201e\u00a2 workshop to be held on september 26th and 27th during the 2008 new york anime festival , taking place september 26 - 28 at the jacob javitz convention center in new york city . more details will be announced shortly .\nthe new facility is located at 4720 w magnolia blvd , burbank , ca , in the space that was the former home to oracle post . bang zoom ! will utilize the studio for 7 . 1 , 5 . 1 , and 2 . 0 audio mixing , as well as adr , ensemble recording , editing and color correction .\nthe team at bang zoom shares your passion for video games , and have more than 15 years of experience working on them . from casting and table reads , and capturing memorable performances in recording sessions , all the way to mixing , file management , delivery and implementation \u2013 we take the extra steps to make sure your project sounds phenomenal .\nmy internship experience at bang zoom was as pleasant as it was informative . despite having absolutely no background in production , i had a great time learning the ins and outs to what goes into adr work . from the tasks that were assigned to me during my internship , i developed a newfound appreciation for production . though , what truly stood out to me at bang zoom was the familial - like environment of its employees . though busy with their own respective tasks , they were always willing to teach and / or clarify certain aspects of the work at hand , and , overall , were very welcoming and accommodating . as for a more simplified , straightforward rundown of my bz experience , it would go as such : - pros : o welcoming staff o plenty of networking opportunities , especially for someone wanting to break into the entertainment industry o thorough rundown and opportunity to practice of standard production tasks\nmobile suit gundam - the movie trilogy was previously released on dvd in the west by bandai entertainment . the first film uses footage from the original 1979 television anime , while the next two films add new footage .\nsherman added in his editorial ,\nif people don ' t resist the urge to get their fix illegally , the entire industry is about to fizzle out .\nsherman cited the demises of geneon entertainment usa , central park media , and adv films , as well as the january 2009 layoffs at bandai entertainment , as past examples . in a boldfaced statement in the editorial , sherman wrote that\nanime is going to die .\nfor four decades , cheap trick has been the world\u2019s quintessential power pop band . classics like \u201ci want you to want me , \u201d \u201csurrender\u201d and \u201cdream police\u201d rank amongst the best classic rock songs ever recorded . bang , zoom , crazy\u2026 hello , released in early april 2016 , is the seventeenth studio album from the band ; their first since 2009\u2019s the latest .\nsherman also wrote about the rise of streaming content online , but added that\nso far , there are no successful ways to monetize online entertainment . not so that creators can afford to produce and distribute quality content .\nseventeen studio albums and four decades later , rockford\u2019s hottest band is as solid as ever . bang , zoom , crazy\u2026 hello has no weak tracks , and while only time will tell if these endure and become classics to the degree of the band\u2019s classic 70s and 80s material , this fan absolutely loved what he heard . the newest record from cheap trick comes highly recommended !\ni supported us releases for 2 years , and paid through the nose for a short amount of entertainment . then i sold it , ( which technically damages the industry ) , and got some of my hard earned cash back .\ni try my hand at voice acting for the first time in my whole life for bang zoom ! entertainment at their booth . this company provides voice casting for aniplex usa . i have little / no acting experience , so please don ' t expect anything fantastic . this was a fast - paced process where you pick a generic character type before you go up and provide your voice for it . full wii have fun playlist urltoken please check out and subscribe to my 2nd gaming channel ! urltoken follow me on twitter plz ! urltoken like me on facebook ! urltoken patreon for continuing support urltoken patreon for continuing support urltoken\nwe\u2019ve been in business for 20 years , and pride ourselves on producing quality projects in a state - of - the - art facility , while creating a family - like environment for our amazing clients . we want you to feel comfortable and right at home at bang zoom ! and most - importantly , we want you to know that your project is the absolute highest priority for us .\nbang zoom ! did not waver and continued work . aniplex handed the dubbing of durarara ! ! to them , and with their announcement that they cast crispin freeman as shizuo ( as well as many other veteran voice actors in various roles ) , as well as dubbing the disappearance movie and the first season of k - on ! well into 2011 , it looked as though the fandom was pleased .\nall star cast : bang zoom ! mostly averts this trope ever since their k - on ! dub in 2011 , and they have been hiring newer names in addition to several select veteran voice actors . they still do this on an occasional basis , like with fate zero and durarara with people like steve blum , wendee lee , johnny yong bosch , michelle ruff , crispin freeman , and yuri lowenthal .\n@ psychicvoicespy it looks like we will be having a viz media industry panel , along with a hxh screening at c2e2 ( chicago comic & entertainment expo ) on march 19 . so i ' m expecting they might announce the english dub cast here .\n\u201cadventures in voice acting : anime \u00b7 games \u00b7 animation has been an idea long in the making and this film offers a look at a critical component that anime and video game titles undergo for domestic release , \u201d says eric p . sherman , president of bang zoom ! entertainment and the film\u2019s director and producer . \u201cthe adr process is complex and begins long before an actor ever steps in front of the microphone . the entire process is detailed here through some insightful and often humorous interviews with some of the most notable actors in the business . we look forward to fans coming to this rare screening of a portion of the film at the new york anime festival ! \u201d\nif what i\u2019m saying resonates with you , then consider this a wake up call . a call to immediate and profound action . it\u2019s very easy to do . you should support anime if you love it , by paying for it . do the right thing . plain and simple . because if you don\u2019t , i can guarantee you that this time next year , bang zoom won\u2019t be bringing you anymore english language versions of it .\nadventures in voice acting\u00e2\u201e\u00a2 workshops have been staged in front of packed audiences at the 2008 anime expo and the comic - con international in san diego . \u201cwe\u2019ve been grateful for the tremendous turnout at our most recent workshops , which were held at two of the largest anime , science fiction and entertainment industry events in north america , and we look forward to the upcoming sessions at the 2008 new york anime festival , \u201d says eric p . sherman , president of bang zoom ! entertainment . \u201cthis event will feature several notable personalities including kyle hebert and steve blum , as well as a very special opportunity for attendees to try their hand at voice acting with one of our recording engineers and receive pointers directly from the panelists . we\u2019ll be on the look - out for standout talent and those who are serious about pursuing a voice acting career to attend a separate off - site intensive session to be held at a premier new york recording studio . more details on that will be announced soon ! \u201d\nnotable animation projects have included dialogue recording and all of the audio post production for stan lee ' s mighty 7 and secret millionaire ' s club , featuring the voices of warren buffett and bill gates , for genius brands international , as well as dialogue work for cartoon network\u2019s new hit show - rick and morty . bang zoom ! has a long - established legacy in dialogue recording and adr for animation , having worked on over 3 , 000 episodes .\n@ deathgod46\nwhere am i complaining about todd ?\nno where , i just made an example comment if you were to reply back on my previous comment and made a listing of some actors as examples that have also been repeatedly used in the lead roles and typecast at bang zoom ! and why i do not make rants / complaints about them in the same level as todd haberkorn being repeatedly typecasted in the same role over and over again .\n@ dee15gon yep it was her after watching the episode on toonami . it ' s nice to see that rachael got her second anime role in los angeles , and hope to see gain more roles at bang zoom ! or studiopolis . in addition , i was also impressed that the english credits not only listed the english dub cast for this episode , but also the japanese cast as well , including the minor / incidental characters that appear only once .\n\u201cwhether you are purely a fan or actually considering a career in voice acting , this workshop should prove to be fun and exciting , \u201csays eric p . sherman , president of bang zoom ! entertainment . \u201cthere has been a strong demand not only from fans , but also from those wanting to explore this vocation as a career , to focus on this subject in greater detail as anime and gaming continue to captivate millions of fans . as one of the main audio facilities doing adr ( automated dialogue replacement ) and dubbing for a variety of animated series , we\u2019ve developed this unique workshop to present some useful information . it\u2019s also an extremely exciting event with a lot of audience participation . we invite everyone to check it out ! \u201d\nthe tv series would later be licensed by media blasters , who released the series , splitting it up into\nseasons\n, and releasing them on dvd . media blasters would do their own dub of the series , provided by bang zoom ! entertainment utilizing much of the same voice actors from sony ' s dub , but with extensive recasting . in producing their dub of the series , media blasters considered following the japanese version , and giving kenshin a female voice actress , with mona marshall considered a finalist to voice him . richard cansino , who previously voiced kenshin in sony ' s dub , was eventually chosen to reprise the role for media blasters ' dub . marshall was also selected to voice the younger kenshin during flashback scenes .\n\u2015 july 5 - 8 2017 , los angeles , california cosplay galleries day one day two what ' s going on in the entertainment hall ? ( gallery ) premiere reports jojo ' s bizarre adventure : golden wind world premiere my hero academia : two heroes world premie . . .\nas the first cheap trick studio album in seven years , hopes have been high all around for the release of bang , zoom , crazy\u2026 hello . this has long been the definitive power pop band , fusing and combining a myriad of different rock and roll sounds , much to the delight of their audience , which remains global and diverse ; how many acts like this are around long enough , with most of their classic lineup intact , to record a seventeenth studio record ?\nsituated in the heart of burbank , california , bang zoom ! entertainment is an award - winning , full - service and powerful audio and post - production company . with over 10 , 000 sq . ft . of combined space , our facilities have five adr recording stages including a world - class spacious ensemble cast stage , two foley pits , six edit bays , and four re - recording dolby certified mix stages with 5 . 1 , 6 . 1 & 7 . 1 surround capabilities . we will configure our facilities to meet the specific creative and technical needs of your project , all under one roof . our personalized care for your project will remind you that you are at a boutique studio , while our capabilities often surpass those of a much larger facility .\n@ darkwhite nice . i knew tony oliver was the right choice to voice direct the show . i loved his direction for a lot of the shows he did for bang zoom ! like\ngurren lagann\n,\nfate / zero\n,\nmagi\n,\nk - on\n, and\neureka seven\n, in addition for putting a lot of emphasis with the voice actors involved in the production . looking forward to tony ' s direction in hunter x hunter .\n@ scottmyers technically tony oliver is the voice director for the show . mami okada is the one responsible for the casting decisions for the show from the toonami credits under the english cast . it also shows that she seems to be the current casting director in many of the recent bang zoom ! dubs since around 2010 / 2011 after the previous casting director in the earlier bz ! dubs , kaeko sakamoto had decided on becoming a production supervision and producer for the current bz ! dubs instead .\nyou can\u2019t find much anime at best buy now . in fact , where can you find it for sale ? think about that . there are fewer new titles coming out , and less and less stuff will be in english , because it\u2019s just not worth the cost of dubbing it . it\u2019s true that entertainment distribution models are going to be changing dramatically . dvd may be on the way out forever , and online tv is becoming a reality very quickly . but so far , there are no successful ways to monetize online entertainment . not so that creators can afford to produce and distribute quality content .\nif you are a cheap trick fan who is curious about what the band is up to , you will be pleased to know that bang , zoom , crazy\u2026 hello is a record that does not disappoint . rockford , illinois\u2019 favorite sons are still at the top of their game ; this is a record that reestablishes just how talented and musically diverse an ensemble they really are . despite being only 11 songs long and clocking it at a mere 40 minutes , this is a fantastic album that packs a great deal into a fairly limited run time .\n@ deathgod46 the comment about todd haberkorn has nothing to do with bang zoom . has more to do with him being overused in anime in general . to answer your response to me , you make it sound like he ' s not getting any work right now , he ' s just fine . you stress the fact that you don ' t want him in any anime , but then you bring up about 5 - 6 anime that he hasn ' t been in , like he needed to be in those anime . sorry if i come across as rude , but your second point contradicts the first .\n@ psychicvoicespy who knows for all i know is that they might give it to either keith silvertein ( the voice for hisoka ) or matthew mercer ( the voice for leorio ) , given thatthey have shared three roles from his seiyuu , rikiya koyama ( coyote starrk , deep sea king , and onihei mishima for keith ; kiritsugu emiya , yamato , and richard max for matthew ) . but i think keith ' s more likely since he usually get ' s to voice like 2 - 3 more characters in a show and matthew ' s already been cast as leorio , which makes his casting as ging very unlikely as he doesn ' t normally voice different characters for shows done at bang zoom ! entertainment ! ! but to be fair i would ' nt rule out marc diraison since he did voiced sweeper in\nzetman\nwhich was a role originated by koyama , but we ' ll soon find out who voices ging on tonight ' s episode , so be prepared ! ! !\nthe cast that ' s being assembled here just continues to get more and more impressive . i love that we now have va ' s like imari williams and jake eberle now getting into anime . beau billingslea is now in this show and i thought he was a union only va , glad to see him in an non - union dub like this . the phantom troupe cast i think are very fitting and it ' s a good mix of veteran talents , newcomers and some really underrated talents . i mean janice kawaye is in this . that ' s awesome . keep it up bang zoom ! with these casting choices .\nnichijou ( both anime and manga ) , and gosick never had an official home media release in america , and are no longer available on crunchyroll . for oceania , madman entertainment put them out on dvd in sub - only form . funimation eventually put nichijou out in sub - only , and is also releasing gosick with both the original japanese vo track , and also an added english dub .\n@ shaun ince let ' s not forget about bridget hoffman , since she also currently appears union - only anime dubs , especially those at bang zoom ! . i would say it looks to be far\u00e2\u0080\u0093fetched for hxh becoming union , but a lot of us thought that the english dub of doraemon was non - union , up until when kari wahlgren and crispin freeman appeared in the dub ' s second season confirming it was a union dub . regardless if hunter x hunter becomes union or non - union , i will accept on whichever dub hxh will become . just as long as the performances in the dub are excellent and i enjoy watching it as an english dub fan .\n@ huzaifa _ ahmed whether a show is popular enough to be union or not , or have more experienced voice actors is not up to you to decide . if viz and bang zoom decide that this is a dub that should have newer or lesser known vas in major roles then so be it . besides , the dub ' s barely started out and there ' s still over a 100 episodes left to air and plenty of roles to be filled , we really can ' t be judging a cast that hasn ' t been fully revealed yet . and complaining about it ( or repeatedly suggesting crowdfunding as if it ' s an actual viable option ) wont achieve anything . just deal with the dub as it is .\nwell , i definitely agree with you on the morality of the whole thing , and i won\u2019t make excuses to justify my continuing to dl anime off torrent . my cousin is struggling to start out as a recording artist and understands how much work goes into putting anything out in the entertainment industry , and how piracy makes most of that work go to waste , and the same goes for anime and the people who sweat and bleed to get it out ."]}
{"id": 55678, "summary": [{"text": "yitong law firm ( \u5fc6\u901a ) is a law firm in the people 's republic of china engaged in defense of human rights .", "topic": 19}, {"text": "its clients include hu jia and chen guangcheng .", "topic": 27}, {"text": "in february 2009 chinese authorities announced that the firm would be shut down for six months , ostensibly because an unlicensed lawyer was practicing there .", "topic": 19}, {"text": "the accused lawyer , li subin , was a former deputy director of the firm who had been denied the chance to renew his professional license by the provincial authorities in henan after he had successfully sued the henan judicial bureau for overcharging .", "topic": 19}, {"text": "the managing partner of the firm , li jinsong , denied that li subin had engaged in the practice of law claiming he was only engaged in administrative duties and charged that the government authorities \" are distorting facts ... to get revenge \" for the way the firm 's lawyers have criticized or defied government agencies . ", "topic": 27}], "title": "yitong law firm", "paragraphs": ["read a blog article by liu xiaoyuan , a yitong law firm attorney , regarding the forced closing of the firm .\nchinese communist party ( ccp ) officials ordered well - known beijing human rights law firm yitong law office to cease operations on feb . 17 for six months for allegedly allowing a lawyer in the firm to practice without a license .\nchinaaid urges the international community to speak out on behalf of yitong law firm . their work defending human rights cases , including persecuted house church christians , has made them a target of the government . contact the chinese ambassador and let him know your concern for the actions against yitong law firm :\nyitong law firm was closed down for six months on tuesday for allowing a lawyer to practise without a licence , said li jinsong , who heads the company .\ncases : a beijing law firm ordered shut defended famous activists such as hu jia , shown here in 2007 .\naccording to a copy of the court document posted on yitong & apos ; s website , the firm violated the law in allowing lawyer li subin to work there without a licence .\naccording to yitong , on february 16 , 2009 , officials of the haidian district judicial bureau delivered a notice to yitong that the firm will be punished for permitting a lawyer to practice without a license . the following day , yitong received a second notice stating that the judicial bureau intends to shut down the firm for six months and that the firm can request a hearing by february 20 .\na chinese news source ( urltoken ) , interviewed attorney liu xiaoyuan of yitong law firm . attorney liu said that the law firm will defend itself on the basis of the following three aspects : 1 ) haidian district bureau of justice is not qualified to impose the administrative penalty of forcing the law firm to close for six months . 2 ) li subin did not act as an attorney in the firm ' s cases ; he was only involved as a legal advisor . 3 ) even if the charge was legitimate , the penalty of closing down the law firm for six months is not fair or just . in similar cases , the penalty is generally a warning , an order for improvement , or a fine .\nin a draconian decision on march 17 , 2009 , the haidian district bureau of justice in beijing ordered a six - month shutdown of yitong , the beijing law firm well known for handling controversial and sensitive cases . in addition , the bureau ordered the firm to turn in the licenses of all their lawyers . the bureau of justice said that the firm violated the law in allowing a lawyer , li subin ( \u674e\u82cf\u6ee8 ) , to work without a license .\nat a hearing next week the yitong law firm , which has been at the center of several high - profile political cases , will appeal a ruling by a local justice department in beijing suspending the practice for six months , according to managing partner li jinsong .\nin october 2008 , li and cheng hai ( \u7a0b\u6d77 ) , another prominent defense lawyer , left yitong under pressure from the firm . earlier , five other lawyers at the firm , also signers of the appeal , had been dismissed or left voluntarily .\nthe allegation , however , underscores a major hindrance to the practice of law in china .\ni & apos ; ll continue working in the law ,\nmr li said .\na chinese court has ordered a beijing law firm which specialises in human rights cases to close for six months amid a crackdown on dissent in a year of sensitive anniversaries .\nchinese authorities have told a law firm in beijing known for its human rights work that it will be closed , lawyers and activists said friday . a beijing judicial bureau told the yitong law firm on tuesday that it would be shut down for six months , with a final decision to be made after a court hearing in the coming days , said li jinsong , the firm\u2019s managing lawyer . the firm has represented some of china \u2019s leading dissidents , including hu jia , who is serving a jail term for inciting subversion , and chen guangcheng , jailed in 2006 after campaigning against forced abortions and sterilizations .\nthe beijing yitong law firm was given notice that it will be shut down for six months for , the authorities claimed , allowing a lawyer in the firm to practice without a license . however , the lawyer in question , li subin ( \u674e\u82cf\u6ee8 ) , said that most likely the authorities wanted to punish the firm because some of its lawyers were among the signers of an appeal in august 2008 that called for direct election of the beijing lawyers association and because the firm has handled a number of controversial cases .\nlast year , li and several other lawyers in yitong law office including cheng hai , wen haipo , and yeung huwen launched a campaign to call for direct elections in the beijing lawyer\u2019s association .\nchinese authorities have shut down a beijing law firm known for its human rights work and efforts to confront corrupt officials , the head of the company and a rights group said .\nli jinsong said that he believes the ccp member\u2019s ultimate goal is to shut down yitong because the firm is capable of playing a leading role in challenging the actions of corrupt ccp officials .\ni did it to save the law firm and to save them ,\nhe says now , though the gesture does not appear to have been enough to prevent the closure .\na spokeswoman for the justice department in haidian , the beijing district where the firm is headquartered , says she could not comment on the yitong case because it had not yet been finally decided .\n[ * gao zhisheng wrote a series of open letters criticizing the chinese authorities ' suppression of falun gong practitioners in 2005 . his beijing law firm was shut down soon after that . ]\nlawyers at the firm have said that most likely the authorities wanted to punish the firm because some of its lawyers were among the signers of an appeal in august 2008 that called for direct election of the beijing lawyers association , and because of the type of cases the firm handles .\nit & apos ; s ridiculous . it & apos ; s against the law ,\nmr li said by telephone , refering to the court & apos ; s decision to shut the firm .\nyitong\u2019s owner li jinsong and partner liu xiaoyuan took the leading role in the case to defend yang and his family\u2019s interests .\nhe was forced to stop working at yitong late last year under government pressure and had been one of the supporters of the election .\na beijing firm known for defending famous activists is told to close . attorneys elsewhere have been detained or tried .\nyitong ' s partners are the latest casualties in a growing list of rights lawyers to have suffered at the hands of the chinese authorities .\nsome lawyers at the firm , yitong , had also been involved in calling for direct elections to the state - controlled beijing lawyer & apos ; s association , which had angered the government , the new york - based group human rights in china said .\nthat would kill the firm ,\nsays mr . li .\nthey are distorting facts . . . to get revenge\nfor the way the firm ' s lawyers have criticized or defied government agencies , he charges .\nmr . li , however , says the closure order accuses his firm of illegally employing a lawyer who does not have a professional license to practice law . he denies the charge , saying the employee dealt only with administrative , not legal matters .\nyitong has handled hundreds of cases dealing with the violation of the rights of ordinary citizens by allegedly corrupt local - level officials , mr li said .\n' s most prominent human rights law firms is fighting a government closure order , as authorities here step up a crackdown on troublesome lawyers .\nthe henan authorities ' refusal to process li subin ' s paperwork when he moved to beijing made it impossible for him to practice law .\nbeijing , mar . 6 / christian newswire / - - on march 3 , a hearing was held for the beijing yitong law firm which is being forced to shut down for six months by the haidian district judicial bureau . chinaaid sources say the reason behind the forced closure is that authorities are punishing the firm because some of its attorneys signed an open letter in august 2008 asking that independent candidates be allowed to run in the election of the leadership of the beijing lawyers association [ equivalent to the u . s . bar association ] , and because the firm has provided representation for a number of human rights cases , including cases of persecution against house church christians .\nli said that if he violated the law , the authorities should have targeted him personally with measures such as expulsion from the communist party . he said that lawyers ' support for the direct election probably angered the authorities , and that the action against yitong is meant to\nkill one person to warn 100 .\nliu xiaoyuan ( \u5218\u6653\u539f ) , a lawyer at yitong , pointed out that a six - month shutdown was an uncommonly harsh punishment for the alleged violation , and that authorities could have issued warnings or confiscated the earnings resulting from the alleged violation . he believes the authorities ' aim is to finish off the firm , and that this is exactly the same way that gao zhisheng ' s ( \u9ad8\u667a\u665f ) firm was shut down in 2005 . *\ngone : gao zhisheng , whose firm was forced to close in 2005 , has been missing since police took him away three weeks ago .\nthe firm also has a reputation for taking up legal cudgels on behalf of ordinary citizens who claim to have been mistreated by the authorities .\nthe government says the forced closure is because the firm allowed christian attorney , li subin , to practice law without a license . however , the firm says that li subin , who worked as deputy director of the firm , served only in administrative duties and acted as a legal advisor . although he has been a fully qualified and licensed attorney since 1991 , he never acted as an attorney at the firm because the government refused to renew his license after he brought a lawsuit in 2001 against the louyang city bureau of justice and louyang bar association for collecting illegal lawyer license registration fees . even though li subin won the suit , his license has been refused renewal ever since , and he has had no explanation from authorities for the reason .\nthe six - month shutdown sends a chilling warning to all lawyers that the authorities will not tolerate any perceived challenges to their power . this is not the path to a rule of law .\nthe forced closure of the firm is the most recent in a series of government tactics to shut down the firm in order to stop their human rights defense work . in october , government officials pressured the firm to fire some of their attorneys , including li subin , because they signed the open letter asking for the free election of the leadership of beijing lawyers association . the implication for a free election is that the member lawyers would be able to choose their own leadership rather than accept the leaders the government chooses .\nthe shutdown is effective from march 13 to september 12 , 2009 . the decision stipulates that at the end of this period , the firm must re - apply in order to resume operation , and that it can reopen only after inspection by the bureau . the firm is given 60 days to appeal the decision and three months to bring an administrative suit against the bureau .\nat the same time , he says , a number of lawyers in his practice have been very vocal in a campaign to hold free elections for the leadership of the beijing law association , the state - controlled local bar .\ntheir campaign has gained the support of several beijing lawyers and has been a cause of alarm for the ccp controlled beijing bureau of justice and beijing lawyer\u2019s association . in sept . 2008 , li and the other lawyers involved left yitong under duress .\ngao zhisheng , whose own law firm was closed by official fiat in 2005 , has not been seen since police took him from his family home three weeks ago . barefoot lawyer yuan xianchen was put on trial last month for\ninciting subversion of state power\nafter having assisted land rights activists . zheng enchong , a veteran rights defense lawyer , is under house arrest for signing\ncharter 08 ,\na public appeal for democratic reforms .\n\u201cthe six - month shutdown sends a chilling warning to all lawyers that the authorities will not tolerate any perceived challenges to their power . this is not the path to a rule of law , \u201d said sharon hom , executive director of hric .\nthe yitong partnership is well known for having represented some of china ' s most famous dissidents , including hu jia , an aids activist who received the european parliament ' s top human rights award last year and is now serving a three - year sentence for inciting subversion .\nthe lawyer in question , li subin , a former deputy director of the firm , was denied the chance to renew his professional license by the provincial authorities in henan , whose judicial bureau he had successfully sued for overcharging .\nthe six - month shutdown sends a chilling warning to all lawyers that the authorities will not tolerate any perceived challenges to their power . this is not the path to a rule of law ,\nsaid sharon hom , the group & apos ; s executive director .\nthe firm was also involved in the yang jia case , the man who was accused of murdering six shanghai police officers with a knife and was executed . his case received international media attention for the sympathy that chinese citizens felt for him .\nyitong has been a leading light in the\nrights defense movement ,\nthrough which\nincreasing numbers of citizens are using the legal system as a means of redress for violations of their rights ,\nstates a 2007 report by human rights in china , a new york - based watchdog group .\nthese cases\nshow there is a long way to go to the rule of law ,\nwhich chinese leaders say is their goal , says ho .\nlawyers are treated as subservient to the system . any who are not obedient run the risk of being penalized .\nafter the association issued a\nstern statement\nlast september warning that the campaign was\nillegal\nand\na total repudiation of china ' s current [ system for managing lawyers ] , judicial system , and even political system ,\nli asked several of his activist colleagues to resign from yitong .\nli , a prominent defense lawyer , was previously unable to renew his license in henan province , where he was then based , after he sued the local judicial bureau for overcharging lawyers ' registration fees and won . li then went to beijing and joined yitong as an administrator and assistant to other lawyers .\nonly li jisong , the director of the law firm , was allowed to attend the public hearing on march 3 at 9 : 30 a . m . in north room b101 , office area no . 1 of haidian district people ' s government of beijing municipality ( address : 17 , changchunqiao road , haidian district , beijing ) . the other 12 lawyers and workers from the firm were forbidden to attend the hearing , even though the hearing was public and they filed official request forms asking permission to attend immediately after receiving the hearing notice on february 23 . the government officials said there was no room , because all the seats were filled by february 25 . in fact , the government deliberately filled all the seats with haidian district bureau of justice officials . presiding over the two - hour hearing was a committee organized by the bureau of justice . the committee has not yet released a decision .\nthe lawyer in question , li subin , had his license suspended after he filed a case against henan province\u2019s judicial bureau for overcharging legal fees . he was illegally detained for 391 days before eventually winning the case . however , he still has not been able to get his license back . li then moved to beijing and joined yitong as an administrative assistant .\nli believes the closure order , which was issued five months after the event in question , is just a front . he feels the real reason behind the closure is a number of controversial cases the firm has taken up , such as the case of hu jia , winner of the european parliament\u2019s top human rights award in 2008 and who is now serving a three - and - a - half year sentence for supposedly \u201cinciting subversion . \u201d\nthis website uses cookies to improve functionality and performance . by continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our\nthe closure order , which activists here say is unlikely to be overturned at the hearing , is part of\na wider effort to stifle and intimidate lawyers who aspire to defend human rights and the public interest ,\nsays albert ho , chairman of the china human rights lawyers concern group in hong kong .\nthis is really a very serious matter .\nthe result , according to the report , is that\nlawyers are increasingly being attacked for defending them .\nchinese lawyers must renew their licenses every year , a regulation that critics say offers officials great scope to put pressure on them .\nthe system is designed to intimidate ,\nargues mr . ho .\nli jinsong says that after having gone up against the shanghai police , a senior beijing judge , and the minister of railways among others , either in court or in forthright public denunciations ,\na lot of powerful officials hate me .\nwe have been involved in many cases that challenged the authorities ,\nhe points out .\nthey are killing the chicken to warn the monkeys ,\nhe says ,\ntrying to close us down to suppress other lawyers .\nif the judicial authorities insist on stage - managed elections to the bar ,\nit raises very troubling questions about the capacity for independent lawyers to develop in china ,\nworries sharon hom , executive director of human rights in china .\nwe have to ask whether it is possible to defend rights if there is no independent bar association ,\nshe adds .\nchina has appeared truculent recently in the face of challenges to its human rights record . beijing reacted to a critical report by the un committee against torture last november by angrily denying all the charges , and rejected almost all the recommendations that other countries made during a review of its record earlier this month by the un human rights council .\ninternationally , china denies there is any problem , and domestically it takes punitive action against those who point out the problems ,\nsays ms . hom .\nwe want to hear , did we miss an angle we should have covered ? should we come back to this topic ? or just give us a rating for this story . we want to hear from you .\n. all rights reserved . terms under which this service is provided to you .\nli subin told human rights in china ( hric ) that the decision is not only \u201ca sorrow for all chinese lawyers but also a sorrow for all chinese people . \u201d\nhric hong kong office : gpo , p . o . box 1778 , hong kong\nwe are concerned that this seems to be part of a pattern of misuse of judicial and regulatory process to punish lawyers who take on matters deemed sensitive by the authorities .\nwe are concerned that this seems to be part of a pattern of misuse of judicial and regulatory process to punish lawyers who take on matters deemed sensitive by the authorities ,\nsaid sharon hom , executive director of human rights in china ( hric ) .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 / / en\nurltoken\nwe are the most effective way to get your press release into the hands of reporters and news producers . check out our client list .\ncontact : katherine cason , 267 - 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( photo provided by li subin )\nus customs agents seize $ 42 . 9 million worth of chinese counterfeits in texas\na wedge has been driven through society , and it ' s becoming ever more rare for people of opposing viewpoints . . .\nnews analysis rob smith , a black , gay former democrat , combat veteran , and author , was among those activists who . . .\non july 4 , 1776 , 13 colonies spanning the east coast from massachusetts to georgia , adopted the u . s . declaration . . .\nwashington\u2014democratic politicians and advocacy groups calling for the abolition of immigration and customs enforcement ( ice ) are saying the . . .\nwe use cookies to understand how you use our site and to improve your experience . this includes personalizing content and advertising . by continuing to use our site , you accept our use of cookies , revised privacy policy and terms of use .\nmr li had represented chen guangcheng , a blind rights activist jailed for disrupting traffic and damaging property , charges critics say were concocted by officials angry at his exposure of forced late - term abortions in his hometown in shandong province .\nhe was unable to renew his own legal licence after winning a case against a judicial bureau in central henan province over overcharging lawyers & apos ; registration fees .\nthe chinese government has been cracking down on dissent in a year marked by several sensitive anniversaries , including 20 years since troops bloodily put down pro - democracy protests around beijing & apos ; s tiananmen square on june 4 , 1989 .\nevie amati : trial starts of woman accused of axe attack caug . . .\na note about relevant advertising : we collect information about the content ( including ads ) you use across this site and use it to make both advertising and content more relevant to you on our network and other sites . find out more about our policy and your choices , including how to opt - out .\nnews limited copyright \u00a9 2018 . all times aest ( gmt + 10 ) ."]}
{"id": 55682, "summary": [{"text": "lynxmotion is one of the oldest manufacturers of robot kits , including robot arms , biped walking robots , quadrapods , hexapods , tracked and wheeled vehicles , and more .", "topic": 8}, {"text": "the range of products has evolved during the last 15 years and they are now specialized in a modular robotic building system known as the servo erector set .", "topic": 31}, {"text": "the company was founded in 1995 by jim frye .", "topic": 32}, {"text": "robotshop inc. acquired lynxmotion in august 2012 . ", "topic": 20}], "title": "lynxmotion", "paragraphs": ["the lynxmotion robotic arm kits can be bundled with one of two controllers : the lynxmotion botboarduino or the lynxmotion ssc - 32u .\nlynxmotion load balancing spring - 2 . 5\n3 . 61lb spr - 02\nabout lynxmotion inc . lynxmotion manufactures robotic parts and educational robotic kits . these products and guides are important tools for teaching and learning many different complex aspects of robotics . lynxmotion also hosts one of the most active communities of amateur roboticists in the world .\nlynxmotion products are very versatile , high quality , and respond perfectly to 21st century educational needs .\nlynxmotion green dot sumo tire - 2 . 88\nd x 1 . 5\nw ( pair )\nlynxmotion ant / beetle robot tire - 2 . 125\nd x 0 . 8\nw ( pair )\nas you may already know , robotshop offers all lynxmotion robotic arms & grippers on our online catalog , which are based on the modular servo erector set . so , while you may already have decided that you would like to use a lynxmotion robotic arm , you may not be sure which kit would best fit your project . this article intends to help you choose the right lynxmotion robotic arm for your needs .\nthere is one more kit which is not included in the table above , the lynxmotion al5d pltw version , which is available both as a kit ( rb - lyn - 814 ) and assembled ( rb - lyn - 958 ) . this is a special lynxmotion robotic arm kit specifically designed for project lead the way ( pltw ) . it includes a lynxmotion al5d robotic arm with a medium wrist rotate upgrade and the flowarm software .\nare the professional way to mount your electronic components to a mechanical frame . they can also be used for custom mechanical projects such as those offered by lynxmotion .\nrobotshop has been the most important distributor for lynxmotion in canada , usa and europe , since 2003 . lynxmotion\u2019s customers will greatly benefit from the incorporation of its activities into robotshop\u2019s core logistics and global infrastructure . this vertical integration will allow for greater control of costs and inventory , as well as a centralized and optimized service structure .\nrobotshop . com , the world\u2019s leading robot store for all your robotic needs , announces today the acquisition of lynxmotion . com , a pioneer in hobby and educational robotics .\nlynxmotion is a proud supplier for project lead the way , the leading provider of rigorous and innovative science , technology , engeneering , and mathematics ( stem ) education programs .\ntwo dof mini arm with gripper for vertical surface mount . made using lynxmotion servo brackets . perfect for your small remote piloted robot ! includes brackets , hardware and servos .\n\u201cit\u2019s with great pride that we take over jim frye\u2019s work , \u201d indicated mario tremblay , founder and president of robotshop . \u201ci personally started building robots using lynxmotion products . from that point onward , i understood that building complex robots could be accessible to everybody . lynxmotion products are very versatile , high quality , and respond perfectly to 21st century educational needs . along with this acquisition comes a great responsibility for continuing what lynxmotion has started and we plan to work very hard to live up to the expectations of the community . \u201d\nrobotshop announced today the acquisition of lynxmotion inc . , a manufacturer based in illinois that designs and produces a variety of robot parts and kits destined for the ever growing educational market .\nthis software is a graphical interface to control the lynxmotion robotic arms . it allows you to directly control the robotic arm with your mouse and to create patterns that can be saved & replayed .\nrobotshop offers several software solutions to control your lynxmotion robotic arm . here is a list of the main ones you may want to use for your project if you use a ssc - 32u controller :\nthe lynxmotion robotic arms can also be modified to obtain five degrees of freedom ( 5 dof ) . this is achieved by adding a wrist rotation module to the robotic arm . there are three upgrades available :\n\u201ci founded lynxmotion in 1995 , due to a fascination with robotics and a frustration with the available robot - based kits , \u201d indicated jim frye . \u201cwe have made a serious commitment to manufacture and distribute the absolute highest quality educational robot kits and we are convinced that robotshop will have a positive impact on this objective . robotshop has always offered excellent , world - class service and they take customer satisfaction to heart . lynxmotion is in good hands . \u201d about robotshop inc .\nthe lynxmotion robotic arms share many common components , but there are some key differences . the main physical difference between all of the kits is the size of the brackets between the shoulder and elbow , as well as the length of the tube forming the connection between the elbow and wrist . lynxmotion robotic arms come in three different sizes , noted as al5a , al5b and al5d in order of increasing size ( al5c having been discontinued ) . refer to the table below for the various lengths of each type :\nlynxmotion is one of the oldest manufacturers of robot kits , including robot arms , biped walking robots , quadrupeds , hexapods , tracked and wheeled vehicles , and more . we are the home of the modular robotic building system known as the servo erector set .\nnow that you know more about the lynxmotion robotic arm kits , here is a table containing all the kits available . you can use it to quickly find the kit that matches your needs ! please note that kits bundled with software always include the ssc - 32u as the electronics .\npan and tilt assembly for horizontal surface mount . made using two lynxmotion servo brackets . perfect for your small remote piloted robot ! includes hardware and two hs - 422 servos . this kit uses rivets to attach the servos to the multipurpose brackets instead of the normal screw / nut / washer .\nif you opted for a botboarduino version of your kit then you will have to use arduino sketches or c / c + + to control your robotic arm . on the lynxmotion github , you can find some basic examples for robotic arm control , a copy of the ps2x library and a example diagnostic for the botboarduino .\nthe lynxmotion botboarduino is a modified arduino board ( based on the arduino duemilanove w / atmega328 ) which allows easy connection of three - pin r / c servo motors with extra pins for analog inputs , and separate power connections ( vs & gnd ) for the servo motors . since this board is arduino compatible ( it can use arduino shields , too ! ) , it allows use of the robotic arm while giving the flexibility to add more features through arduino sketches or c / c + + . this board is particularly useful if you want your robotic arm to be autonomous ( not connected to a computer ) without having to add extra logic circuits to control it , or for use with a lynxmotion ps2 wireless remote control .\nthe other controller is the lynxmotion ssc - 32u servo controller . this is a dedicated servo motor controller with 32 channels . this board includes connectors for usb , xbee and ttl uart serial connections . robotshop also sells a version of the ssc - 32u bundled with a bluetooth xbee module . this device allows the individual control of each servo motor and can also perform group movements or restrict movements by time or speed . the board is controlled by sending commands formatted in ascii strings using one of the methods mentioned above ( usb , xbee , ttl uart ) . this board is a particularly good choice when you want your robotic arm to be controlled by an external logic circuit or with a pc .\nrobotshop is the world ' s leading robot store for personal and professional robot technology . it provides personal , domestic and professional robots , development platforms , kits , and specialized robotic parts . robotshop is also an important source for robotics education and research .\nreach out to the author : contact and available social following information is listed in the top - right of all news releases .\n\u00a9copyright 1997 - 2015 , vocus prw holdings , llc . vocus , prweb , and publicity wire are trademarks or registered trademarks of vocus , inc . or vocus prw holdings , llc .\nssc - 32 servo sequencer utility ( created using flowbotics studio ) for kits which include the ssc - 32 servo controller board , the new ssc - 32 servo sequencer utility is now available as a free downloadable utility which makes it easy to experiment with robotics and animatronics . this utility is an example of the type of program which can be built using flowbotics studio , which includes this program as an open source demo project . the ssc - 32 servo sequencer utility program enables you to easily move servo motors , calibrate their position , store and playback motion sequences , upgrade the ssc - 32 firmware and more .\nthe al5a robotic arm delivers fast , accurate , and repeatable movement . the robot features : base rotation , single plane shoulder , elbow , wrist motion , a functional gripper , and optional wrist rotate . the al5a robotic arm is an affordable system with a time tested rock solid design that will last and last . everything needed to assemble and operate the robot is included in the kit , with several different software control options .\nnote that we have tested the arm to hold at most < 4oz at full reach without any additional products such as the wrist rotate upgrade installed on the arm ( which decreases the payload ) . the lift capacity increases as the load is closer to the base , but depends on the configuration of the arm .\nthe aluminum robotic arm is made from our servo erector set components for the ultimate in flexibility and expandability . the kit consists of black anodized aluminum brackets , aluminum tubing and hubs , custom injection molded components , and precision laser - cut lexan components . the arm uses 1 x hs - 422 in the base , 1 x hs - 755hb in the shoulder , 1 x hs - 645mg in the elbow , 1 x hs - 422 in the wrist , and 1 x hs - 422 in the gripper .\nwe now have arm control options . they each have their own unique operating methodology and feature sets .\nflowbotics studio is an easy to use graphical program which allows you to easily get your al5 robot up and running without the need to create code . use the software to manipulate the real arm using the virtual arm , and create , record and play back your own sequences . software allows for wrist rotation and additional servos .\nflowarm pltw provides a graphical interface for controlling the al5a , al5 and al5d arms . you can also create and save sequences . it is a stand - alone . exe program which was created using flowbotics studio .\nssc - 32 servo sequencer utility : a free interface which gives you control over each servo and allows you to create sequences .\nalternately the servo motors can be controlled directly from a microcontroller . we sell the arm without electronics for this purpose .\nto keep costs down we are not providing printed assembly guides . they are provided online , so you will need to print them when you order the kits . by providing the assembly guides online we can provide more detailed and up to date information than the old hardcopy method allowed .\nincludes everything you need to control the arm with a separate ps2 controller ( sold separately ) .\neasily control a differentially - steered vehicle with the addition of a motor controller .\nhs - 422 and hs - 475 / hs - 485 servos used for the robot .\nthis laser - cut plastic panel adds another deck around an installed base rotate ( br - ns or br - kt ) kit . this can be used when adding a robotic arm to the robot chassis , complete with base rotate .\nthis is a simple blank laser - cut plastic panel that you can use to mount anything you want to the robot chassis . it is easy to drill mounting holes using a hand drill or drill press .\nthis laser - cut plastic panel has holes to mount three servos vertically using the included rivet fasteners or horizontally using our e - z servo brackets ( asb - 02 ) . this can be used to pan several sensors .\ncontrol = standard r / c pulses 1 . 0ms - 1 . 5ms - 2 . 0ms channels = 2 ( dual motor controller ) voltage = 6 . 0vdc - 24 . 0vdc continuous current = 12amps / 18vdc , 8amps / 24vdc peak current = 15amps / 18vdc , 15amps / 24vdc with fan features = synchronous regenerative drive , ultrasonic switching frequency , thermal and overcurrent protection , lithium protection mode\ncontrol = analog , r / c , simplified serial , packetized serial channels = 2 ( dual motor controller ) voltage = 6 . 0vdc - 24 . 0vdc continuous current = 12amps / 18vdc , 8amps / 24vdc peak current = 15amps / 18vdc , 15amps / 24vdc with fan features = synchronous regenerative drive , ultrasonic switching frequency , thermal and overcurrent protection , lithium protection mode\njavascript seems to be disabled in your browser . you must have javascript enabled in your browser to utilize the functionality of this website .\nprice match lets you match the price of any item we sell with a competitor ' s price ! enter the competitor ' s price and the url where you found it and we will do our best to match this competitor ' s price .\nchassis measures 8\nwide , 9 . 75\nlong and 4\nhigh ( approx )\noverall dimensions including wheels are 12\nx 13 . 5\nx 4 . 75\ngripper opens to 1 . 3 ' ' and is able to rotate 180 degrees\ndesigned to fit perfectly between two panels separated by 1 . 5\nstandoffs ( ahs - 04 )\ni recently bought 9 al5b arms from robotshop , the arms took a while to assemble , but work well .\nvery strong and useful for many applications . currently building frames for awd rc rovers and frames for drones wings .\ni purchased a used phoenix hexapod , but for some reason the controller i was provided didn ' t send commands correctly . this controller was a simple substitution that was about as plug and play as i could have asked for .\nrobotshop , the world ' s leading robot store for personal and professional robot technology . here you will find the best selection of robot vacuums and other domestic robots , professional robots , robot toys , robot kits , and robot parts for building your own robots .\nrobotshop is also a leading force in robotics education & research . we provide a diverse product selection , educational and quantity discounts , useful resources and specialized support .\n\u00a9 2018 robotshop inc . all rights reserved . putting robotics at your service is a trademark of robotshop inc .\nusing text - based programming has never been\nfun\nand i end up forgetting minor syntax issues etc . i ' m a much more physical / visual learner and a more visual way of programming is really appealing . love how you can\ngo deeper\nto see how the projects are made and really looking forward to seeing new projects created .\nthe graphical language in flowbotics works like labview and is very powerful . it works really well for developing rapid proof of concepts / utilities for serial / usb devices and has a great library for developing polished guis for them .\na fully functional robotic arm requires many different components in order to operate . first , from a mechanical point of view , you need a base , gripper , brackets , bearings , washers , screws , nuts and bolts to hold the entire arm together . these parts will also allow for motion to be possible with low friction while keeping all the parts in place . this is what we call the \u201c hardware \u201d part of the kit . the second part involves the servo motors ; these are required to provide controlled motion of the robotic arm . the third part consists of the electronics which usually include the servo motor controller that will be providing control signals and power to each servo motor , as well as the power supply , cabling and switches required to operate the robotic arm .\nwith those three parts covered you can build a fully functional robotic arm . but , you may want something more : software . in some cases , users will only need a fully functional arm kit ( hardware + motors + electronics ) and will then go on to develop their own software to calibrate and control the arm . but , there are other cases where ready - to - use software is desired , usually because the user does not want / cannot make one on their own . some of our kits come bundled with various software programs to help simplify using the robotic arms .\n* median reach is the length between the gripper and the shoulder at 45 degrees to the base , and elbow at 90 degrees .\nthis software is a full graphical programming environment . it allows you to go further than flowarm and add more customization to your robotic projects . this is the software that was used to create the flowarm software mentioned above . you can read more about flowbotics studio here .\nthis is a free interface for the ssc - 32u controller . like flowarm , it was also made using flowbotics studio . this software allows you to control up to 32 servo motors and create sequences for them . but , unlike flowarm , it is not made for any specific robotic kit but more as a way to quickly test your ssc - 32u and your servo motor setup .\ncould you please tell me where to get a telerobotics kit . i can do what i want with your kits to , to work by remote - control at a job or school lab . i\u2019d appreciate all the advice i can get in these areas from you great people .\n@ tony braatz we should have a mobile telepresence kit available on robotshop within the coming days .\ncan anybody advise if the new ssc - 32u servo controller board can be used with the original lynxmotionrios software which does not appear to be available now as an option ? i have this software and want to purchase the ssc - 32 u but would rather use the rios than flowstone if possible ? thank you . steve . - ireland .\n@ steve clune yes , rios can be used with the new ssc - 32u . note however that rios is no longer being supported and is legacy software . can you indicate what functionality in rios you would like which flowarm or flowbotics does not offer ?\n@ niall : we do not have specific figures , but we recently did some tests at full extension ( fully horizontal & upwards ~ 45 degrees ) lifting 2 pairs of pliers ( total weight of 118 . 00 g / ~ 4 . 16 ounces ) . it worked ok but expect to move slower than at maximum speed and precision of movement will not be as good . you can lift a bit more the closer you are to the base , of course , probably in the range of 150 g ( maybe a bit more ) . you could probably lift also more without the wrist rotate upgrade ( we had the medium wrist rotate upgrade attached during our tests ) . all in all , we certainly recommend using a 6 v dc supply with at least 3 a capacity if you intend to use weight close to maximum capacity . also , make sure to not leave the servomotors under such load for long periods of time as they are still just hobbyist - grade rc servomotors and they will eventually overheat if strained for too long ( i . e . : give them a break between tasks requiring large loads ) .\n@ dean : short answer : yes ! longer answer : while it is possible , this will require some custom code ( not trivial ) to detect the object reliably and determine its position ( and send the arm to it ) . the complexity of this task will really depend on the constraints you place on the system : ex # 1 : arms in an assembly line always pick objects from the same spot , only using sensors to determine if the object is there or not ; ex # 2 : a human picks up objects in a somewhat constraint - free system ; roughly anything goes and the human adapts to the situation ; ex # 3 : a robotic arm picks up an object in a 2d space ( such as a box ) . the sensor will need a reliable way to obtain a 2d position . typically , at least 1 sensor is needed per dimension , so one ir would most likely not be enough unless you \u201cscan\u201d the area one \u201cspot\u201d at a time . as you can certainly imagine from these three examples , where and how that autonomous robotic arm will be used really matters a lot to how this will be implemented .\nrobotshop , the world ' s leading robot store for personal and professional robot technology . here you will find the best selection of robot vacuums and other domestic robots , professional robots , robot toys , and robot kits , and robot parts for building your own robots .\nrobotshop is also a leading force in robotic education and research . we provide a diverse product selection , educational and quantity discounts , useful resources and specialized support .\n\u00a9 2018 robotshop inc . all rights reserved . putting robotics at your service is a trademark of robotshop inc ."]}
{"id": 55683, "summary": [{"text": "the encyclopedic palace of the world ( il palazzo enciclopedico del mondo ) is a mixed media , sculptural model that was created by self-taught italian-american artist marino auriti in the 1950s .", "topic": 2}, {"text": "now in the permanent collection of the american folk art museum in new york city , the work came to international attention in 2013 when its name was adopted as the title of the 55th venice biennale by curator massimiliano gioni . ", "topic": 36}], "title": "the encyclopedic palace of the world", "paragraphs": ["marino auriti , \u201cencyclopedic palace of the world\u201d ( ca . 1950 ) , arsenale pavilion .\nabove \u2013 marino auriti , il encyclopedico palazzo del mondo or encyclopedic palace of the world , ca . 1950s\nvenice biennale oliver croy and oliver elser\u2019s \u201c387 houses of peter fritz , \u201d right , part of the main show , \u201cthe encyclopedic palace . \u201d\nmarino auriti , il enciclopedico palazzo del mondo ( the encyclopedic palace of the world ) , c . 1950s , installation view , arsenale . courtesy : la biennale di venezia ; photograph : francesco galli\nwith the headline : beyond the \u2018palace , \u2019 an international tour in one city .\nencyclopedic palace / palazzo enciclopedico / palacio enciclopedico / palais encyclop\u00e9dique or monumento nazionale . progetto enciclopedico palazzo ( u . s . patent no . 179 , 277 )\neach week , over one million subscribers trust us to help them make sense of the world .\n. ) for a truly encyclopedic show about the human condition , that seeems to be a gap .\n,\nthe encyclopedic palace ,\nis that happiest of things : a staggeringly ambitious undertaking that has been beautifully realized and immediately acclaimed , bound to inspire other biennial curators to contend with its innovative approach .\nreceive advance access to hundreds of new works each week and the latest art world stories in your inbox .\nafter retiring in the 1950s , he began work on the tower , a stack of seven cylindrical layers surrounded by a colonnaded piazza , constructed of wood , glass and plastic ( including hair combs ) . he conceived it as a model for a museum to be called the encyclopedic palace of the world , which would display the range of human achievement , \u201cfrom the wheel to the satellite . \u201d\nandre may be a big name , but the encyclopedic palace also teems with creative spirits like auriti who operated outside of the mainstream art world , such as the chinese artist guo fengyi , a former technician in a rubber plant who made drawings so dense and detailed that they appear to be made out of animal fur rather than pencil or ink .\nview of \u201cil palazzo enciclopedico , \u201d arsenale , 55th venice biennale , 2013 . center : marino auriti , encyclopedic palace of the world , c . 1950 . wood , plastic , glass , metal , hair combs , and model kit parts , 355 x 213 x 213 cm . courtesy of la biennale di venezia . photo by francesco galli .\nval\u00e9rie rousseau , \u201cencyclopedic palace , \u201d exhibition label for self - taught genius : treasures from the american folk art museum . stacy c . hollander and val\u00e9rie rousseau , curators . new york : american folk art museum , 2014 .\n\u201ctoday , in a world full of conflicts and shocks , art bears witness to the most precious part of what makes us human . \u201d\nthe kraken has risen for the 55 th time , drawing itself up out of the canals and extending its reach into every disused building , church , park , alleyway , boat and purpose - built pavilion on the film - set known as venice . this edition , the encyclopedic palace , takes its title and curatorial foundation from the ideas of marino auriti and the museum he wanted to build housing all the world\u2019s knowledge .\nserpentine swimmers complain about christo\u2019s floating pyramid ; and hermitage\u2019s psychic cat is a world cup oracle : the . . .\nthe show takes its title from the name of an imaginary museum dreamed up by marino auriti , an italian \u00e9migr\u00e9 who spent his retirement creating a painstaking architectural model of a 700m - tall encyclopedic palace of the world , which he hoped would be built in washington dc . his vision was never realised , but , for gioni , who places auriti\u2019s model at the entrance to the arsenale , it is testament to a particular model of human creativity : idiosyncratic , obsessive , and motivated by the same desire to catalogue the world around us that led aristocratic collectors to keep cabinets of curiosities in centuries gone by .\nalthough \u2018the encyclopedic palace\u2019 is often thrilling , what gioni has achieved is not exactly new in the realm of postwar exhibition - making . take a look at the catalogue for harald szeemann\u2019s documenta v ( 1972 ) , and you\u2019ll find that it included sections titled \u2018artistry of the mentally ill\u2019 and \u2018individual mythologies\u2019 , as well as an area dedicated to museum - like collections by artists . if this sounds familiar , it\u2019s because they constitute the three dominant themes of \u2018the encyclopedic palace\u2019 . if what gioni has done feels new , that could say more about the way in which biennials of the last decade have become stagnant and routine .\nartists , according massimiliano gioni , director of the biennale , are the central focus of the show \u201cthe encyclopaedic palace , \u201d which borrows its title from a utopian project by architect marino auriti .\ns mark gubb , one of 23 artists who received a venice go and see bursary from a - n to visit the biennale during the preview period , reviews the encyclopedic palace exhibition at the arsenale and giardini \u2013 and pops his head in at a few national pavilions , including jeremy deller ' s english magic show .\non november 16 , 1955 , self - taught italian - american artist marino auriti filed a design with the u . s . patent office depicting his palazzo enciclopedico ( the encyclopedic palace ) , an imaginary museum that was meant to house all worldly knowledge , bringing together the greatest discoveries of the human race , from the wheel to the satellite .\nartspace is pleased to have partnered with net - a - porter to give you access to the world ' s best art online .\nbecause of an editing error , a picture caption on thursday with an art review of the venice biennale misstated part of the name of the main show in some editions . as the review correctly noted , it is \u201cthe encyclopedic palace , \u201d not \u201cthe encyclopedia palace . \u201d in addition , the review misstated the surname of an artist whose work sits amid roman sculptures at the national archaeological museum and referred incompletely to her . she is mar\u00eda magdalena campos - pons , not camos - pons , and while she was born in cuba , she is an american citizen and lives in massachusetts .\ncuoghi ' s belinda is one of the many bizarre , unsettling and peculiar things that have been brought together by massimiliano gioni , director and curator of the current venice biennale ' s keynote exhibition , the encyclopedic palace . a colossal enlargement of a microscopic life - form , cuoghi ' s sculpture was made by a 3d printer , then coated in so much stone dust that it is unrecognisable as anything at all , except perhaps a monument to futility . it is a great misshapen lump . that it exists is what seems to matter , and it is one of many works in the encyclopedic palace whose interest lies as much in the artist ' s backstory as in the work itself .\n, has been fine - tuning a novel format of exhibition since his 2010 gwangju biennale that begins instead with a thoroughly researched thesis and then sets out to prove it through a range of objects , many of them artworks and some of them not ( books , documentary materials , etc . ) . in\nthe encyclopedic palace ,\nthe thesis seems to be as follows : life is mysterious and unknowable , but secular humanism and art present myriad ways of engaging with the world around us , and their consolations are largely sufficient .\nvenice biennale commissioner proudly described\nthe encyclopedic palace\nas\na message of hope\nand a call to\nbuild your own encyclopedic palace ,\nand indeed the show is a feel - good affair , presenting many possible paths to being actualized human beings ( or whatever the best thing is people can achieve in a secular universe ) . gioni noted in his speech that there ' s a\nmelancholy note\nin the show , because so many of the visionary and mystical efforts by individuals in the show\nfailed ,\nsuch as marino auriti ' s attempt to construct a $ 2 . 5 billion skyscraper on the washington mall to house all of human knowledge in his namesake\nblurring the line between professional artists and amateurs , outsiders and insiders , the exhibition takes an anthropological approach to the study of images , focusing in particular on the realms of the imaginary and the functions of the imagination . what room is left for internal images \u2013 for dreams , hallucinations and visions \u2013 in an era besieged by external ones ? and what is the point of creating an image of the world when the world itself has become increasingly like an image ?\nit is the one - off brilliance of individual artists that arrests me in gioni ' s show , rather than its compendiousness ; it would have perhaps better suited an actual museum than a biennale , if there were ever a museum big enough for it . maybe that ' s the point of the show , which was inspired by an enormous architectural model built by marino auriti , an italian \u00e9migr\u00e9 to the us in the 1920s . auriti wanted his encyclopedic palace of the world to contain the sum of all human knowledge , every important artefact . like auriti ' s mad building , this exhibition has megalomaniac ambitions . you expect gioni to leap out of auriti ' s tiered architectural cake of a building yelling :\ntoday we curate the biennale ! tomorrow , the world !\nthrough these pieces and many other works on view , the encyclopedic palace emerges as an elaborate but fragile construction , a mental architecture as fantastical as it is delirious . after all , the biennial model itself is based on the impossible desire to concentrate the infinite worlds of contemporary art in a single place : a task that now seems as dizzyingly absurd as auriti\u2019s dream .\nthese personal cosmologies , with their delusions of omniscience , shed light on the constant challenge of reconciling the self with the universe , the subjective with the collective , the specific with the general , and the individual with the culture of her time . today , as we grapple with a constant flood of information , such attempts seem even more necessary and even more desperate . the 55th international art exhibition explores these flights of the imagination in a show that , like auriti\u2019s encyclopedic palace , combines contemporary artworks with historical artifacts and found objects .\nthese personal cosmologies , with their delusions of omniscience , shed light on the constant challenge of reconciling the self with the universe , the subjective with the collective , the specific with the general , the individual with the culture of her time . today , as we grapple with a flood of information , such attempts to structure knowledge into all - inclusive systems seem even more necessary and even more desperate . the 55th international exhibition of art will explore these flights of the imagination in a show that\u2014like auriti\u2019s encyclopedic palace\u2014will combine works of contemporary art with historical artefacts and found objects\u2026\nauthentic artworks from across the globe . collecting with us means you ' re helping to sustain creative culture and supporting organizations that are making the world a better place .\na treasure trove of fine art from the world ' s most renowned artists , galleries , museums and cultural institutions . we offer exclusive works you can ' t find anywhere else .\ncamille henrot : animals are perceived as more mysterious because we don\u2019t understand their language , and what we cannot quickly put into words is projected on them and they become an answer , a sign on the road . it\u2019s the anthropomorphic way of seeing the world . in every culture , animals become concepts . it\u2019s the way mythological stories are formed . for example , the turtle is a representation of the universe , the heaviness of creation . atlas carrying the world .\n\u201cthe encyclopedic palace\u201d appears to be an alchemical project\u2014a nexus of conversions , from much of what has been inscribed within the realm of outsider art into treasured specimens \u201coutside of\u201d the claims of history . in the figures of the giraffe zarafa and perhaps even in the squirming worm in john bock\u2019s above the point of glowing silence ( 2013 ) , nestled in a far corner of the arsenale grounds , we are reminded that in today\u2019s neoliberal regime of knowledge production , distinctiveness is a burden of the past that can quite easily be converted into novelty for cultural and political use in our present . and in these times of accelerationism , it is even more evident that the claim of novelty is after all a vice that leads to histories of plunder as subsumption . ( 5 )\nthese seemingly disconnected fragments add up to some sort of coherent whole : \u2018ugly and cute\u2019 ( clearly a clay model of e . t . ) sits next to \u2018anna o dreaming the first dream interpreted by freud\u2019 . nothing directly connects any of this stuff , but it all makes sense together , highlighting how we need all of these things to try and make sense of the world . this room , as a single element , seems closest out of anything to representing what an impossible task the encyclopaedic palace is .\nnecessarily , the approach in this section feels more museum - like , but that\u2019s not to say the show becomes dry or formulaic at any point . highlights include the architectural models of austrian insurance clerk , peter fritz , discovered by oliver croy and oliver elser in a junk shop . this vast collection of models represent a very real take on the world ; farm buildings , gas stations , modest family homes , banks and churches . fritz clearly wasn\u2019t trying to reinvent the architectural wheel , but these models allude to an imagined world , barely different from our own , but a world created by fritz nonetheless .\nonce outside , you\u2019re in a world of hit and miss among the national pavilions , which tend to be high in polish , low in impact . some of the best extend the accumulative density of mr . gioni\u2019s show . this is true of sarah sze\u2019s assemblages of countless tiny found things in the united states pavilion , and of archival photographic installations by petra feriancova at the pavilion of the czech republic and slovakia .\nthe exhibition will place at its heart\na reflection on the ways in which images have been used to organize knowledge and shape our experience of the world .\ninspired by what scholar hans belting has called\nan anthropology of images\n, the biennale arte 2013 will attempt\nan inquiry in the realms of the imaginary and the functions of imagination .\namong the exhibition\u2019s outdoor installations and performances ( which include john bock , ragnar kjartansson , marco paolini , erik van lieshout , and others , extending to the giardino delle vergini at the very end of the arsenale ) are works that build on and transform the sixteenth - century venetian tradition of the theatres of the world , visual allegories of the cosmos in which actors and temporary architectures composed miniature representations of the universe .\nin a press statement , the curator pronounces the exhibition to be \u201can inquiry in the realms of the imaginary and the functions of imagination . \u201d when standing before the delicate clay figures of shinichi sawada\u2014an autistic japanese artist who compulsively sculpts the monstrous beings registered in his psyche\u2014i couldn\u2019t help but think , with an admitted dose of hyperbole , that autism also emerges as a mirroring , performative behavior within the show . it is marvelously illustrated , but renders a false uniqueness around the individual through a retreat from the world . \u201cthe self\u201d imagining the world into being is thereby compromised as a politically irrelevant and illusory paradox .\nfor too long now , contemporary art has belonged to big - ticket artists , churning out signature work that feels overly glossy and slick . what we find in the encyclopedic palace is something different : an exhibition privileging wonkier , more homespun offerings by lesser - known talents . here is a view of the human imagination as an untameable beast , dominated by dark desires and impulses , now finally unleashed and allowed to roam free .\nhe\u2019s right . the encyclopedic palace , curated by massimiliano gioni , a young director from the new museum of contemporary art in new york , and featuring work by more than 150 artists from 38 countries , is a triumph . instead of a sprawling , unstructured hodgepodge , we find an intelligent , well - argued proposition , which suggests that contemporary art is setting off in new directions . walking through it isn\u2019t enervating at all , but energising and exciting .\nmr . jaar is telling a story about the alignment of art and power : many of the older , pre - world war ii pavilions are relics of a murderous nationalism were built as cultural trophies by economically competitive nations that created colonial empires and eventually led europe into war .\nthe debate about the catalogue , the archive , the fabrication of personal genealogies , becomes almost implicit in any artistic practice of interest . by definition , an artist is a collector of images . between the end of the 1980s and the beginning of the 1990s , aby warburg\u2019s \u201cmnemosyne atlas , \u201d composed in 1929 , received renewed critical attention . in 1989 , the first edition of atlas , an impressive collection of images by the german painter gerhard richter , was published . in the early 1990s this collection of personal images heavily influence art produced by emerging artists , for whom the archive , its documentary material , became a style and no longer merely a source . i truly feel that massimiliano\u2019s \u201cencyclopedic palace\u201d should have included some of the first artists to confront this discourse at the beginning of the 1990s , such as ren\u00e9e green or mark dion , among others .\nguardian art critic adrian searle ventures through the weird and wonderful landscape of the world ' s foremost art festival . from creative savants to phallic yachts , via recreations of biennales past and a machine that scatters pennies from heaven , join him as he sifts through the highlights .\ncamille henrot : i hope that woman artists are now at a point where they don\u2019t have to react to centuries of humiliation but can just do what they feel up to . the experience of being a woman has an impact on the way you see the world , but i\u2019ve always been interested by the idea of the neutral .\nif anything , this part of the show seems to discuss , more directly , the curator\u2019s interest and take on the encyclopaedic palace , at the same time showing us how and why such a place is impossible , but revealing artistic attempts to harness this intangible knowledge and represent it to the world . i\u2019m left wondering if one of the notions being explored is that art is somehow superior to mere knowledge , and whilst we willingly institutionalise the preservation of great art , it\u2019s too messy and all - enquiring to ever be truly contained or held anywhere .\nalongside the pavilions is the main show . often a disappointment , this year it is the highlight of the festival . \u201cthe encyclopedic palace\u201d , curated by massimiliano gioni of the new museum in new york , is about how people order all the information that bombards them . alongside some well - known names , mr gioni has included works made by self - trained artists from the periphery of society , such as asylum inmates and autistics . shinichi sawada , who barely speaks , has a gallery dedicated to his deeply sinister clay animals . his work\u2014and the show as a whole\u2014offers something different : art that is genuinely surprising .\ncamille henrot : everything that\u2019s a moving image \u2013 including the turtle giving birth \u2013 i shot for the film . the only found footage is the animated gif with the monkey going to the moon and the image of my computer in my living room playing ( rainer werner fassbinder\u2019s 1973 sf classic ) world on a wire .\nother works , like a series of model houses obsessively built by the austrian clerk peter fritz ( credited as the artwork of oliver elser and oliver croy , who discovered them in a junk shop ) , are less pieces of visual art than object lessons in the weirdness of the human mind and our pursuit of meaning in the world . by including these works , gioni makes much of the show into an investigation of the psyche\u2014particularly in the giardini , which is organized around carl jung ' s hermetical\ncarolee schneemann is the recipient of the golden lion for lifetime achievement of the 57th international art exhibition .\ncamille henrot : the exhibition is called the pale fox , the title of a book by marcel griaule and germaine dieterlen written in 1965 ( derived from the myths of the dogon people in mali ) . it\u2019s an extremely complex story depicting the creation of the world as a messy , chaotic process . there are a lot of moments when amma , the creator , has to start over . the pale fox character plays an important role by always bringing disorder to the world because he\u2019s impatient . he\u2019s restless and always unsatisfied . to me , the pale fox refers to the sickness of curiosity \u2013 how curiosity becomes a malady . so the exhibition refers to the urgency to reconstruct a coherent system in which everything can be included and explained , but also the necessity of disorder to the creative process .\ndouglas crimp once made the argument that the museum should be added to michel foucault\u2019s trio of institutions of confinement : the clinic , the asylum and the prison . at points in \u2018the encyclopedic palace\u2019 , it felt as though gioni had this genealogy in mind , with several recent works developing from situations of confinement . for example , rossella biscotti developed dream diaries with the inmates of a women\u2019s prison on giudecca ( the prison of santo stefano , 2011 ) , while eva kot\u00e1tkov\u00e1\u2019s asylum ( 2013 ) was made in collaboration with patients at a psychiatric hospital near prague . this is not to mention the many works that were made from within the walls of asylums and prisons , such as the handkerchief paintings ( or pa\u00f1os ) made by inmates in texan jails .\nthe main show , \u201cthe encyclopedic palace\u201d \u2014 organized by massimiliano gioni , 39 , chief curator at the new museum in manhattan and this biennale\u2019s director \u2014 is a quiet success . spread over two sites , in the park called the giardini and the fortresslike arsenale nearby , it\u2019s immense , with more than 150 artists , but as tightly thought out as a small show \u2014 maybe too tightly to allow for wild - card surprises . most shows on this scale are too messy ; this one may be too neat . but it works .\nall of our frames come with picture quality . 090 mm plexiglass , which blocks 66 % of uv to prevent color fading from exposure to light , keeping your art protected for years to come . it is now considered the industry standard for artists , museums and galleries throughout the world .\nit was interesting to note which pavilions drew prohibitively long queues and simply stayed that way . these included usa , germany , france ( once it opened ) and finland . i\u2019ll be honest , i didn\u2019t queue , so have no idea of the encyclopedic delights contained within .\ndoes finishing an exhibition that claims to be about competing visions with a stately parade of works by old white men \u2013 bruce nauman , otto piene and stan vanderbeek are also in the final galleries \u2013 feel like more than carelessness ? yes , i think it does . but then \u2018the encyclopedic palace\u2019 prides itself on magnanimous inclusiveness , even while less than a quarter of the participating artists are women . how does this still happen ? perhaps it shouldn\u2019t be a surprise that a return to the museum is a return to business as usual , but it is a little sad .\na sense of cosmic awe pervades many of the other works on display , from melvin moti\u2019s films to laurent montaron\u2019s reflections on nature , all the way to the sublime landscapes of thierry de cordier . the ceramic dreamscapes of ron nagle , the intricate patterns of anna zem\u00e1nkov\u00e1 , the mental maps of geta bratescu and the painted palimpsests of varda caivano describe an inner world where natural forms overlap with imaginary presences . these secret links between microcosm and macrocosm also animate marisa merz\u2019s hieratic figures and maria lassnig\u2019s fleshly ones : both turn self - portraits and bodies into ciphers of the universe .\nthe world\u2019s biggest art festival , the venice biennale , has never been just about art . in 1930 italy\u2019s fascist dictator , benito mussolini , saw the biennale\u2019s potential as a propaganda showcase and ran it from his office . he regarded the event as such a success that four years later he took hitler on a personal tour . since the second world war state involvement has been more arm\u2019s length . the british pavilion , for example , is run by the british council and the state department delegates responsibility for the american pavilion to the peggy guggenheim collection , which is based in venice .\nthe encyclopedic palace begins in the giardini ' s general pavilion and ends several hundred yards away . as the biennale ' s themed exhibitions always do , it feels interminable . that said , gioni has given it a surging flow , filling it with surprises and electrifying moments . we go from the spiritual to sex , from the biblical to the angst - ridden , from the trees to the stars . watch out for pawel althamer ' s room of flayed figures , and avoid them if you can . linger over cindy sherman ' s photographs of 1970s transvestites living a life of suburban normality in upstate new york . and marvel at french philosopher roger caillois ' s gorgeous collection of cut and polished rocks .\nthe exhibition brings together many examples of artworks and figurative expressions that reveal approaches to visualizing knowledge through representations of abstract concepts and manifestations of supernatural phenomena . in the galleries of the central pavilion , intertwined with works by contemporary artists are the abstract paintings of hilma af klint , augustin lesage\u2019s symbolic interpretations of the universe , the divinations of aleister crowley . yet the ecyclopedic palace is not a show about artists as mediums . rather , the works of these artists help illustrate a condition we all share : we ourselves are media , channeling images , or at times even finding ourselves possessed by images .\nif you are the winning bidder , you will be contacted 48 hours after of the close of the auction .\nat the end of this tour of the 55th venice biennale , what i\u2019m left with is the feeling you have after a sleepless night spent searching the internet with dozens of web pages left open . we don\u2019t even recall where we started . such is knowledge in the age of the digital . it is the \u201cwikipedic palace , \u201d after all . it is a greedy and bulimic show with blind spots and omissions . with its interesting but fragmented materials , the contents have somehow already been assimilated by the discourse of art .\nthe bodies imagined by evgenij kozlov are animated by the fantasies of a rapt adolescent , and seem right at home next to friedrich schr\u00f6der - sonnenstern\u2019s seductive matrons and kohei yoshiyuki\u2019s voyeurs . a similar scopophilic yearning is also found in the paintings of ellen altfest , who trains a lenticular gaze on the bodies of her subjects , as if trying to capture and discover the world one inch at a time .\nauriti\u2019s plan was never carried out , of course , but the dream of universal , all - embracing knowledge crops up throughout the history of art and humanity , as one that eccentrics like auriti share with many other artists , writers , scientists , and self - proclaimed prophets who have tried often in vain , to fashion an image of the world that will capture its infinite variety and richness .\n. but that ' s not entirely true , since the show suggests many twists on the old it ' s - not - the - destination - it ' s - the - journey philosophy , according to which everyone should just\ndo the best you can ,\nas auriti wrote as one of the inspirational maxims he hoped to etch around the base of his palace . ( next to it he wrote ,\nthe central thrust of the exhibition positions sicily as the fulcrum of geopolitical conflicts over migration , trade , . . .\nauriti\u2019s plan was never carried out , of course , but the dream of universal , all - embracing knowledge crops up throughout history , as one that eccentrics like auriti share with many other artists , writers , scientists , and prophets who have tried\u2014often in vain\u2014to fashion an image of the world that will capture its infinite variety and richness .\nartspace offers you authentic , exclusive works from world - renowned artists , galleries , museums and cultural institutions . collecting with us helps support creative culture while bringing you art news , interviews and access to global art resources .\nthe ecstatic gift drawings of shaker communities transcribe divine messages , while the drawings of shamans from the solomon islands are peopled by deities and demons . the depiction of the invisible is a key theme of the show , as evidenced in the cosmographies of guo fengyi and emma kunz , the religious icons and danses macabres of jean - fr\u00e9d\u00e9ric schnyder , and artur zmijewski\u2019s video of a group of blind people painting a world they cannot see . the idea that images are living , breathing entities , endowed with magical qualities and capable of influencing , transforming , and even healing , may seem like a dated concept cloaked in archaic superstitions . yet how can we deny the talismanic power of an image when we still carry pictures of our loved ones in our cell phones ?\ncamille henrot : national geographic was a huge inspiration . there\u2019s this awareness of the disaster man is making in nature , but then there are these bright colours saying , \u2018get a subscription ! \u2019 and , \u2018amazing pictures of the world by canon ! \u2019 we continue to consume the gorillas disappearing . we even find a way to consume destruction .\nthe gallery will be closed july 6\u2014july 15 for installation of handstitched worlds : the cartography of quilts .\nschneemann was a pioneer of feminist performance in the early 1960s and has been one of the most important figures in the development of performance and body art .\nin the redesigned spaces of the arsenale , the exhibition sketches a progression from natural forms , to studies of the human body , to the artifice of the digital age , loosely following the typical layout of sixteenth - and seventeenth - century cabinets of curiosities . in these eclectic microcosms , natural artifacts and marvels were combined to compose new images of the universe through a process of associative thinking that resembles today\u2019s culture of hyper - connectivity .\nplus \u2014 a significant plus for anyone fed up to here with big - buck art \u2014 \u201cpalace\u201d doesn\u2019t seem to have much interest in the mainstream market . it doesn\u2019t say no to it , exactly . it just goes its own interesting way , not without problems .\nfrom jung\u2019s red book , to shinro ohtake\u2019s scrapbook assemblages , to xul solar\u2019s collaged volumes , the exhibition celebrates the book \u2013 an object now at risk of extinction \u2013 as a depository of knowledge , a tool of self - exploration , and an escape into realms of fantasy . y\u00fcksel arslan illustrates the encyclopedia plates of an imaginary civilization that resembles a slightly warped version of humanity . the aspiration to create a magnum opus that , like auriti\u2019s palace , can contain and describe everything , also flows through r . crumb\u2019s visual chronicle of the book of genesis , fr\u00e9d\u00e9ric bruly bouabr\u00e9\u2019s cosmogonies , and the legends recounted by papa ibra tall . camille henrot\u2019s recent video studies the creation myths of different societies , while the nearly two hundred clay sculptures of fischli and weiss offer a wry antidote to the romantic excesses of such sweeping visions of human history .\neveryone should visit the romanian pavilion , where alexandra pirici , manuel pelmu\u015f and a small group of performers restage dozens of works from the previous 54 biennales : using nothing more than their own bodies , they act out and mime picasso ' s guernica , hans haacke ' s famous destruction of the german pavilion ' s floor in 1993 , paintings by modigliani , sculptures by rodin , performances by marina abramovi\u0107 and photographs by nan goldin . both homage and parody , these quick - change charades in the otherwise empty pavilion take place all day , every day . marvellous , funny and affecting , the immaterial retrospective of the venice biennale is much more than a parlour game . it is about history and memory \u2013 and it shows that the real encyclopedic palace is not to be found in a collection of objects , but in people themselves .\non one level , the show feels like a conscious celebration of britishness , but at the same time points out how crap things can be too \u2013 strikes , barricades , the troubles and high ranking suicides , amongst other things . what it does do , overall , is present an artist who\u2019s just fascinated by the world and how all this stuff might fit together \u2013 very much in keeping with the main theme of the biennale .\nas a basis for a biennale , this is both interesting and curatorially canny ; an exhibition about all the knowledge in the world can hardly be accused of including anything superfluous or irrelevant . that said , the exhibition at the core of this year\u2019s biennale , split across the two key sites of the giardini and arsenale , is engaging , inspiring , beautiful , dark , amusing , enlightening and , above all , well - curated . this genuinely feels like somebody\u2019s attempt to make sense of such a gloriously - ridiculous idea .\n1 ) michael allin , zarafa : a giraffe\u2019s true story , from deep in africa to the heart of paris ( new york : delta , 1999 ) . 2 ) special thanks to hannah hurtzig for bringing the story of zarafa to my attention . 3 ) when french poet frank andr\u00e9 jamme came upon tantric painting in 1970 , he noted with astonishment : \u201cit was strange that such modern , occidental - looking patterns already existed in india during the 17th century . \u201d this problematic view remained unchallenged by the display within \u201cthe encyclopedic palace . \u201d see frank andr\u00e9 jamme , ed . , tantra song . tantric painting from rajasthan ( los angeles : siglio press , 2011 ) . 4 ) see urltoken . 5 ) see urltoken .\nits three galleries have been turned over to the creation of the world , though anyone expecting images of the almighty will be disappointed . the high point is \u201ca sensory journey where the audience is involved in a dialogue that encompasses a crossing of temporal experience\u201d . this is biennale - speak for an interactive video . in \u201ccreation\u201d by studio azzurro , an italian art collective , the viewer can stretch out a hand in the manner of god on the ceiling of the sistine chapel , and touch a figure on a film being screened on the surrounding walls . the pavilion , which also includes photographs of disintegrating landscapes by a czech artist , josef koudelka , is regarded as a success for its dogma - lite approach .\nthe official catalogue and the short guide of the biennale arte 2017 are now available for online purchase .\nexhibitions and initiatives enriching the diversity of voices that characterizes the international art exhibition .\nand of course , the show is not the whole story . the biennale is as much an archipelago of islands as venice itself is .\nupon the close of each auction artspace shall separately confirm the highest bid to the seller and notify the buyer submitting the highest bid that the bid was successful and the amount of the buyer\u2019s premium due to artspace to be charged to buyer\u2019s credit card . artspace shall thereupon charge buyer\u2019s credit card in the amount of the buyer\u2019s premium .\nis the lack of social mobility in the arts due to a self - congratulatory conviction that the sector represents the . . .\nmore than 80 participating countries in the historic pavilions at the giardini , at the arsenale and in the city centre of venice .\nin this first room is auriti\u2019s own model of his palace \u2013 a beautiful architectural model of an impossible dream . it\u2019s only when we look at the ubiquitous information panels on the wall that we see the ramshackle odds and ends auriti used to mock - up his vision , including the likes of hair combs . surrounding the model , on sweeping circular walls , are jd \u2018okhai ojeikere\u2019s photos of nigerian women and their immaculately sculpted hair , maybe a further nod to the power of the hair - comb - as - sculpting - tool . in the next room , roberto cuoghi\u2019s belinda looks like it\u2019s come straight from the set of the latest alien blockbuster , and sits alongside lin xue\u2019s meticulous bamboo and ink drawings of imaginary landscapes ; alien , familiar , organic and intriguing , all at the same time .\nupon receipt of the buyer\u2019s premium artspace shall email both the successful buyer and seller and shall provide each with the name , address , telephone number and email address of the other ; buyer and seller are thereafter solely responsible for arranging for the transmission of payment of the purchase price within 24 hours of the transmission of the artspace email and for prompt shipment of the goods after receipt of good funds . if for any reason after artspace\u2019s initial confirmation of the successful bid the buyer cancels the transaction or fails to make payment to the seller , the buyer shall remain liable to artspace for the full buyer\u2019s premium and artspace reserves the right to retain such buyer\u2019s premium in addition to any other remedies it has at law or equity .\nin the case of multiple bidders placing the same maximum bid , the first person to place the maximum amount takes precedence as the highest bid until another bidder exceeds the maximum amount .\ncamille henrot : yes . while i was doing research at the smithsonian i made lots of ideas and discoveries . i\u2019m very attached to objects . i think the arrangement of a domestic space is very much connected with building up your own mental order . collections , accumulation and hoarding are ways to build up a barrier between yourself and the other world , like an auto - immune system made out of objects . that\u2019s what museums are about , but also an artist\u2019s studio or your home .\nthe exercise of the imagination through writing and drawing is a recurring motif in the exhibition . christiana soulou brings to life the imaginary beings catalogued by jorge luis borges , while jos\u00e9 antonio su\u00e1rez londo\u00f1o translates into images the diaries of franz kafka . the rare stones collection of french writer roger caillois combines geology with mysticism , while the blackboard diagrams of rudolf steiner feverishly relate the idealist dream of grasping and conveying the universe as a whole .\ngift of colette auriti firmani in memory of marino auriti , 2002 . 35 . 1\nour failure to exercise or enforce any right or provision of the terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision . if any provision of the terms is found by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid , the parties nevertheless agree that the court should endeavor to give effect to the parties ' intentions as reflected in the provision , and the other provisions of the terms remain in full force and effect .\nsecond part of the photo tour through the central international exhibition : palazzo delle esposizioni , giardini .\ncamille henrot : to be honest , there were a lot of moments when i thought i would not be able to make my way into the institution . it was extremely difficult to do the research and get permission to film . some of the researchers and curators were very suspicious because my research of the history of the universe is basically research on everything and that\u2019s the opposite of scientific research\u2019s spirit of division and specification .\nthe site may be used only for lawful purposes by individuals using authorized services of artspace . you are responsible for your own communications , including the upload , transmission and posting of information , and are responsible for the consequences of their posting on or through the site . artspace specifically prohibits any use of the site , and requires all users to agree not to use the site , for any of the following :\nyou agree to comply with all applicable laws , rules and regulations in connection with your use of the site . without limiting the generality of the foregoing , you agree to comply with all applicable laws regarding the transmission of technical data exported from the united states or the country in which you reside .\nhandstitched worlds : the cartography of quilts\nexplores the relationship between quiltmaking and map - making .\nthe other part of the show in the padiglione centrale dei giardini includes three other great father figures . here is the red book by carl jung , the grandfather of modern psychotherapy . after his death , jung\u2019s successors would try to hide this work . jung began compiling data for this diary of the unconscious in 1913 , the year he broke away from freud , at a time when he feared he was teetering on the edge of madness . leaving the magic circle of the red book , or liber novus as it was originally titled , we find ourselves in front of a cast of andr\u00e9 breton , the father of surrealism , made by ren\u00e9 ich\u00e9 . a decade after paul klee , the surrealists turned to madness as a means of freeing language from bourgeois conventions , logic and linear thinking . the movement helped re - evaluate the creative value of artistic expressions by the insane . nothing is new here ; and so it went during the rainy inaugural days of the 55th biennale .\nas a contrast to the white noise of the information age , an installation by walter de maria celebrates the mute , gelid purity of geometry . like all works by this legendary artist , this abstract sculpture is the result of complex numerological calculations \u2013 a self - contained system in which the endless possibilities of the imagination are reduced to an extreme synthesis .\ncamille henrot : i was doing a lot of internet research on the smithsonian database . i often had a lot of windows open on my desktop . when you look at a cluster of windows on a desktop , your mind makes these connections , not because there is a connection but because your brain needs to resolve the images . i encountered a very interesting text about the invention of hypermedia publishing , which talks about the pop - up window and the scroll and the ideas behind these designs . i found that the whole design of the computer , the way computers organise information , is connected to the original ambition of the computer to be an extremely powerful machine potentially capable of dealing with everything \u2013 starting with immense numbers . the very first computer was a calculation machine . from the beginning , the computer tries to answer archimedes\u2019 the sand reckoner \u2019s very old question of determining limits of number and operations : what is the size of the universe ?\nat the center of the arsenale , is a curatorial project by cindy sherman \u2013 an imaginary museum of her own devising in which dolls , puppets , mannequins , and idols cohabit with photos , paintings , sculptures , votive offerings , and drawings by prison inmates , composing an anatomical theater in which to contemplate the role of images in the representation and perception of the self . the word \u201cimage\u201d is linked , by its very etymology , to the body and its mortality : the latin imago referred to the wax mask the romans made to preserve the likeness of the recently deceased .\nappropriately enough , the exhibition contains many variations on the idea of collecting \u2013 including rare specimens of stone emblazoned with swirling patterns gathered by the french intellectual roger caillois ; the pages of the american minimalist carl andre\u2019s surprisingly un - minimalist , 100 - page scrapbook passport , which is chock full of diverse and fascinating imagery ; or a series of more than 40 black - and - white photographs taken by jd \u2018okhai ojeikere recording fluctuating fashions in the hairstyles of nigerian women from the sixties to today .\nit ' s an unusually upbeat and earnest show as a result , weaving artists and non - artists of all kinds\u2014some terrifically accomplished and successful , some of them outsider artists who lived in institutions or on the fringes of society\u2014into a beautiful tapestry of common , questing humanity . gioni ' s layout is masterful , too , having tamed the gargantuan arsenale ( with the help of architect - to - the - art - stars annabelle selldorf ) and made the best of the knotty warren that is the giardini . considering the significance of the show , however , it ' s worth lingering over a few of its novelties to consider how the parts meshed together . here are four observations .\nplease note that if the auction moves to a physical live event ( the auction page will specify this and the bidder will be noticed as such by email ) , the highest bidder after the close of the online auction will be the opening bid at the event and will be notified within 48 hours after the event if the bid is the final winning bid or been outbid by someone at the event .\nlater , it is time for rudolf steiner and his blackboards drawings . founder of the anthroposophical movement , steiner was a prolific and inspiring lecturer who is said to have held all - inclusive conferences even for the milkman and the plumber who came to his house . i think of joseph beuys , who isn\u2019t in the show . in the central garden pavilion are exceptional gems , like kp brehmer\u2019s skies and aleister crowley and frieda harris\u2019s tarot cards . pardon my leaps between styles and periods , but that is what occurs in massimiliano\u2019s palace , built upon his personal cosmology . are we witnessing curatorial superpowers ? is massimiliano a curator of exhibitions who would like to curate worlds ? isn\u2019t this omnipotence the secret ambition of every curator ? let\u2019s just rearrange the universe the way we like it , man . i begin to feel overwhelmed by all the material .\nthe atlas of the empire . pavilion of the istituto italo - latinoamericano ( iila ) . commissioner : sylvia irraz\u00e1bal . curator : alfons hug . 19 artists and groups . arsenale , isolotto .\nwe make our way to the center of the galleries in the arsenale and arrive at the heart of the show \u2014 the section curated by massimiliano with artist cindy sherman . as i approach the three figurative sculptures that open this section \u2014 by jimmy durham , paul mccarthy and john de andrea \u2014 i have the sense of something that looks familiar but feels alien . i experience an uncanny feeling .\nartist\u2019s practice is a series of short videos made by the artists selected for viva arte viva about themselves and their way of working ."]}
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( if you know the pringles composite can and sonoco\u2019s thousands of other name - brand consumer and industrial packaging , you know sonoco . )\nsonoco\u2019s plastics operations have come through a blend of acquisition and organic growth , says dipasquale .\nlearn more about sonoco ' s materiality process regarding economic , environmental and social issues . .\nthe average salary for sonoco is $ 92 , 026 per year , ranging from $ 64 , 554 to $ 111 , 394 . compare more salaries for sonoco at paysa . com .\nthe longstanding expertise of sonoco plastics allows producing winding cores within the tightest tolerances and precise roundness .\nsonoco has awarded a gold - level sonoco sustainability star award to interbake foods of front royal , va . , a subsidiary of weston foods of canada , for achieving zero waste to landfill status .\nthe average salary for sonoco operations is $ 70 , 923 per year , ranging from $ 67 , 693 to $ 73 , 985 . compare more salaries for sonoco operations at paysa . com .\nsonoco ' s 2017 annual report to shareholders is now available on the company ' s website at investor . sonoco . com . the report , entitled a new vision leads to fresh thinking , reviews sonoco ' s 2017 financial performance and details sonoco\u2019s entry into new \u201cfresh and natural\u201d markets along the perimeter of the store . sonoco has mailed the 2017 annual report , form 10 - k and proxy statement to its shareholders in advance of its annual meeting , which will be held on wednesday , april 18 .\nfrom accounting to graphic design , from engineering to marketing , sonoco has the perfect position for you .\nthe sonoco diversity and unity council seeks to create a diverse workforce within an inclusive environment by sponsoring and guiding activities of several affinity teams and fostering diversity and inclusion education , awareness and communication throughout sonoco , including through the workforce environment team , workforce representation team , sonoco young professionals and the military professionals group .\nsonoco works with customers to collaboratively develop and deliver innovative packaging solutions ( ips ) that enhance and optimize their business and brands . sonoco\u2019s operations consist of global consumer packaging businesses \u2013rigid paper and closures . . .\nsonoco employees interested in giving back to their communities can volunteer with sonoco cares , a grassroots group that is now a formal part of sonoco ' s diversity and unity council . when it started in 2015 , sonoco cares had 39 employees who donated 450 hours of community service that year . by 2017 , 115 members logged more than 900 hours of community service and raised more than $ 4 , 000 for charity .\nin 2016 , sonoco reduced total water usage by 4 . 09 percent , total energy usage by 0 . 52 percent and total greenhouse gas emissions by 3 . 35 percent ( all figures are year over year ) . sonoco recycling recovered the equivalent by weight of 57 percent of the product that sonoco places into the marketplace .\nsonoco has released its 2016 - 2017 corporate responsibility report . the report , which is available on the company\u2019s website at urltoken celebrates sonoco\u2019s successful projects while reporting on the company\u2019s significant progress toward long - term sustainability goals .\nmake your product stand out on the shelf by selecting an end or closure from sonoco\u2019s comprehensive selection of ezos .\nsonoco is a multi - billion dollar global provider of consumer packaging , industrial products and packaging supply chain services .\nsonoco spokesman roger schrum indicated the company\u2019s sonoco plastics operations , after the sale , will still have about $ 400m ( \u20ac358m ) in annual sales . the business includes thermoformed packaging as well as a strong position in trays .\nsonoco thermosafe\u2019s new solution will optimize air shipments of temperature - sensitive biologics and pharmaceutical products for durations exceeding five days .\nsonoco products is striking a $ 280m ( \u20ac250m ) deal to sell off its blow moulding operations to amcor ltd .\nsonoco is committed to creating long - term value for its stakeholders by becoming a more sustainable and responsible corporate citizen .\nsonoco addresses critical social issues in the communities where we operate and seek partnerships with community stakeholders to effect positive change .\nfinally , sonoco had acquired many companies over the years that had legacy defined benefits pension plans in place . its master pension plan was set up 75 years ago . all of this added to the complexity of sonoco\u2019s benefits administration challenges .\nsonoco plastics is an expert in medical device and disposable molding , packaging , protocol development , validation , testing and sterilization .\nsonoco intends to be the global leader in providing innovative packaging solutions ( ips ) that optimize our customers\u2019 businesses and brands .\nsonoco views its philanthropic and business endeavors as investments to improve the quality of life in communities where the company has operations .\nsonoco is a $ 5 billion global provider of consumer packaging , industrial products , protective solutions and display and packaging services .\nsonoco ' s greek customer gialousis wanted to diversify its customer base in 2015 by launching a new , more premium line of gourmet , aromatic chocolate powdered drinks geared toward retail consumers . ultimately , sonoco developed a premium package that won awards for style .\nthat segment of the business also includes the emerging truvue can business that sonoco has developed to compete against traditional steel food cans .\nif you would like to extend a dialogue with sonoco on issues of sustainability , you may contact us at sustainability @ urltoken .\nthe sonoco operations will become part of amcor rigid plastics and help balance the firm\u2019s product offerings by end market . that includes a big boost in the home and personal care segment , which accounts for more than two - thirds of the business coming from sonoco .\nsonoco , one of the largest global diversified packaging companies , has announced a new research partnership with clemson university : the sonoco fresh ( food research excellence for safety and health ) initiative will develop new technologies and new forms of packaging to optimize the fresh food lifecycle .\nsonoco continues its strong support through partnerships and community collaboration , education , health and welfare , arts and culture , and the environment .\nsonoco\u2019s roots can be traced to the southern novelty company , which was founded in hartsville , south carolina , on may 10 , 1899 .\nsonoco will continue to consciously provide support to programs that attract diverse associates\u2014because bringing new perspectives into our community brings new ideas to the table .\nfor more than 50 years , sonoco plastics has set the quality standard in filter cores , cages , housings , and other custom filtration components .\nsonoco ' s achievements confirm that our actions and performance are at the highest level with our peers and with the best companies in the world .\nsonoco believes that we have an inherent responsibility to help improve the quality of life in the communities in which we serve . the sonoco foundation , sonoco\u2019s philanthropic arm , donated approximately $ 2 . 5 million to nonprofit organizations around the world in 2017 . the company\u2019s employees also contributed time , funds and talents to a multitude of worthy causes , including volunteering , serving on boards , raising funds and participating in other civic - oriented projects .\nto that end , sonoco is sponsoring a new research partnership with clemson university : the sonoco fresh ( food research excellence for safety and health ) initiative , which will develop new technologies and new forms of packaging to optimize the fresh food lifecycle . the 5 - year sponsorship has a total value of $ 2 , 725 million , and is an extension of the partnership that created the sonoco institute of packaging design and graphics at clemson .\nsonoco pays its employees an average of $ 67 , 152 a year . salaries at sonoco range from an average of $ 41 , 554 to $ 110 , 029 a year . sonoco employees with the job title general sales manager make the most with an average annual salary of $ 140 , 756 , while employees with the title heavy / tractor - trailer truck driver make the least with an average annual salary of $ 39 , 816 .\nsonoco also has rotary thermoforming , which is a proprietary process because sonoco designs and assembles these machines in - house . officials use the process for very high efficiencies , for example , stouffer\u2019s frozen food trays , which are produced in the millions . they run both cpet and pp on those lines .\nsonoco selected hewitt associates to administer its defined benefit and welfare plans . the company found over time that \u201coutsourcing wasn\u2019t as beneficial as we had hoped , \u201d says heisler . sonoco didn\u2019t have the number of employees to make outsourcing fees cost effective . hewitt\u2019s costs were much higher then , he recalls .\nsonoco display and packaging understands the retail and shopper landscape . we provide leading cpg companies and retailers with sales - generating merchandising displays and contract packaging services .\nsonoco believes that to achieve our goals relating to sustainability , it is critical that we establish a capable , qualified , competitive and diverse team of suppliers .\nhewitt\u2019s product offering had changed dramatically since sonoco first worked with hewitt 11 years earlier , according to heisler . now it had a platform specifically for sonoco\u2019s businesses , so it was \u201csignificantly more cost effective . \u201d heisler says this time hewitt had made it clear midmarket companies had become a core competency . \u201cnow we offer small and midsized companies the same solution as any large employer at a price they want , \u201d adds matthew hedrick , hewitt\u2019s account executive for sonoco .\nhe feels the same about healthcare reform in america . sonoco already has special healthcare administration responsibilities because it has several hundred employees in massachusetts . the state has a mandatory healthcare coverage requirement . companies doing business in massachusetts must demonstrate they provide healthcare to their employees . hewitt now handles this process automatically for sonoco .\nwithin a year sonoco determined it was not realizing its expected benefits . \u201cwe didn\u2019t receive the timeliness , accuracy , and quality they promised us , \u201d he reports . \u201cand it was becoming clear the service provider was not committed to the health and welfare segment of the business . \u201d sonoco opted out of the pension and health and welfare segments of the relationship when an international company purchased the service provider . sonoco began discussions about alternative solutions with hewitt in april 2009 .\nthe innovative packaging solution windowcan from sonoco europe gives customers a clear view of food products like muesli and confectionery \u2013 while combining the advantages of rigid paperboard containers with those of plastic packaging . first presented as a prototype at interpack 2017 , sonoco produces the cylindrical plastic cans using in - mould labelling ( iml ) technology .\nthe benefits of this strategy have been dramatic . over the past five years , sonoco reduced normalized ghg emissions by nearly 24 % , with normalized emissions in 2014 dropping nearly 12 % and direct emissions ( scope 1 ) from sonoco\u2019s facilities reduced by 21 % , reflecting the success of the new hartsville biomass boiler system .\nsonoco ( nyse : son ) , one of the largest diversified global packaging companies , today reported financial results for its first quarter , ending april 1 , 2018 .\nsonoco products co . has annual sales of about $ 5 billion with 20 , 800 employees worldwide focused on consumer packaging . to get a grasp on the company\u2019s plastics operations , plastics machinery magazine went to command central \u2014 sonoco\u2019s headquarters in hartsville , s . c . \u2014 where one pilot plant alone is 100 , 000 square feet .\nthis process change is a first for a sonoco recycling location ,\nsaid mike pope , general manager and president , sonoco recycling .\nthe plant is doing a great job capturing a large amount of waste for recovery in waste - to - energy programming , and their improvements have positive implications for both sustainability and cost savings .\nsonoco employees also donate money to causes close to their hearts . in 2017 , employees raised $ 34 , 260 for disaster victims via the red cross . and when an earthquake struck mexico city , where many sonoco employees live and work , employees around the world donated $ 11 , 250 to help their affected colleagues get back on their feet .\nsonoco converted its pension administration in late 2009 and its health and welfare plans on january 1 , 2010 . the new system \u201cproved to be much easier to operate , \u201d reports the sonoco hr executive . instead of running on a mainframe platform , the 2009 offering was file - server based and operated using simpler plug - and - play options .\nhartsville , s . c . , u . s . \u2013 sonoco , one of the largest diversified global packaging companies , honored five companies with supplier sustainability awards at the annual sonoco supplier conference , may 16 , 2017 . the 2017 award recipients are : bristol global mobility , pro label inc . , superior group , mondi group and carlson wagonlit .\nsonoco is selling manufacturing sites in : chatsworth , california ; addison , illinois ; hazelwood and jefferson city , missouri ; columbus and beauty park , ohio ; and britannia , ontario .\nrigid paperboard containers from sonoco europe are highly sustainable convenience packaging solutions manufactured exclusively from recyclable materials . sonoco consumer products europe has now teamed up with vegeplast , a specialist for injection - moulded and biodegradable plastics , to take this sustainability concept one step further . the containers introduced by sonoco in 2015 are designed with a paperboard base and vegetop\u00ae , a special shaker top made of organic , compostable plastic . this extremely eco - friendly packaging solution is ideal for foodstuffs and dietary supplements . many customers have already adopted this solution and demand continues to grow .\nsonoco has used the global reporting initiative ( gri ) g4 guidelines to define the content of our 2016 - 17 corporate responsibility report . these guidelines form a voluntary framework of principles and indicators used to measure and report economic , environmental and social performance . they also provide a standard of comparison between sonoco and our peers . our 2017 gri index can be accessed here .\nsonoco thermosafe , a unit of sonoco ( nyse : son ) and a leading global provider of temperature assurance packaging , and cathay pacific cargo , one of the world\u2019s largest air cargo carriers , announced a global partnership agreement for the leasing of the pharmaport 360 temperature controlled bulk shipping container . the agreement enables pharmaceutical shippers to lease pharmaport 360 containers directly from cathay pacific cargo .\nsonoco ' s operations in europe consist of rigid paper and closures ; consumer and industrial plastics ; paperboard tubes and cores , packaging services , temperature - assured packaging and trident graphics management .\ni ' ve been working at sonoco for almost a year now , and they are without a doubt the best employer i ' ve ever had . they truly invest in their employees ' careers by offering things like tuition assistance , training programs , networking events , and promoting from within . there are so many opportunities for advancement within the company , and sonoco does everything they can to help you succeed . they have many other employee benefits including : - onsite health center - frequent networking opportunities - flexible work arrangements ( in certain departments ) - 401k match - mentoring program i feel very luck to work at sonoco . i work at the corporate office in hartsville and sonoco is hands - down the best employer in the pee - dee area .\nsonoco has recognized many of its own facilities , as well as a variety of its customers\u2019 facilities , including boeing , fruit of the loom , kraft , p & g and unilever with gold , silver and bronze sustainability star awards . we expect to recognize more than 25 customer facilities with a gold award by 2014 based on the work sonoco recycling is currently doing with them .\nat sonoco , we believe people build businesses , and we foster an environment where everyone can equally contribute ideas , seek challenges , assume leadership roles and focus on meeting business and personal objectives .\nfinding that press wasn\u2019t so simple because sonoco needed a small molding machine that it would be able to scale up with single - or dual - cavity molds to support injection molding development work .\nhartsville , s . c . , july 31 , 2017 ( globe newswire ) - - sonoco ( nyse : son ) , one of the largest diversified global packaging companies , has released its 2016 - 2017 corporate responsibility report . the report , which is available on the company\u2019s website at urltoken , celebrates sonoco\u2019s successful projects while reporting on the company\u2019s significant progress toward long - term sustainability goals .\nthe plastics business has experienced what officials call the \u201cgreat turnaround\u201d at sonoco . it is a consumer products company that happens to process plastic , a lot of it . its major processes\u2014blow molding , injection molding and thermoforming \u2014once operated as three separate divisions with three separate teams . those now are all aligned under one global operating unit , sonoco plastics . under new leadership , it is becoming process - agnostic .\nwith our unique range of packaging materials , technical disciplines , material science and manufacturing capabilities , and packaging and display services , sonoco takes a holistic approach to providing customized solutions that meet our customers\u2019 needs .\nsonoco ( nyse : son ) , one of the largest global diversified packaging companies , has been selected for fortune\u2019s world\u2019s most admired companies in the packaging sector , and named first in its industry . among industry peers , sonoco ranked first in nearly every category \u2013 including innovation , use of corporate assets , social responsibility , financial soundness , long - term investment value , quality of products / services and global competitiveness .\nto keep up with demand and the need to stay innovative , sonoco is investing in its assets . although officials would not disclose the amount , the company will invest significantly in machinery for plastics this year .\nhygiene is a top priority in the food industry . accordingly , production plants operated by sonoco consumer products europe strictly follow the provisions of the british retail consortium , the brc global standard . this is one of the world ' s leading programs for product safety and quality certifications . in the first half of the year , sonoco plants in germany were recertified in accordance with the brc global standard for packaging and packaging materials .\nsonoco is now an official participant in the amazon packaging support and supplier network ( apass ) . the apass program was designed by amazon to help support vendors , sellers and manufacturers to obtain certification of their products as frustration free packaging ( ffp ) , ships - in - own - container ( sioc ) or prep - free packaging ( pfp ) . sonoco now provides apass services directly to vendors , sellers and manufacturers related to package testing in compliance with amazon\u2019s certification test methods . in this capacity , sonoco partners with brands to design and certify packaging that meets amazon ' s unique requirements and helps companies protect and sell products more cost effectively .\nwe offer customized solutions to meet the unique needs of customers through an array of products and services . from packaging to supply chain to merchandising display , sonoco is ready to provide solutions for you from beginning to end .\ntruvue cans are extruded see - through plastic , with metal ends , and designed to showcase their contents on the shelf . sonoco plastics also makes injection - molded industrial related equipment such as spools , reels and cores .\nsonoco still runs cpet . it is a very important material for the company and the market demand remains significant , he says . but sonoco figured out how to use the same equipment for the transition . the assets used for this include a post - trim thermoforming line from lyle industries llc , one of two thermoforming lines at the pilot site . it\u2019s the same equipment but a very different process setting to run a variety of materials .\nthe technology in blow molding was critical to the development of a product for beauty care in which the color appearance changes within the bottle . this is called gradation and sonoco is using it in multi - layer bottles .\nsonoco ( nyse : son ) today announced it will increase prices for its paper - based tubes and cores by a minimum of 6 percent in the united states and canada , effective with shipments beginning july 16 , 2018 .\nwe believe in the growth of our early career associates so much , we created an ever growing young professionals group to empower and support career development at sonoco , establish connections and share tools , foster innovation and support diversity .\nour employees agree\u2014once you join sonoco , you\u2019re family . we love making new friends and having fun\u2014both on and off the clock . from philanthropy to fantasy football , we enjoy the camaraderie and shared passions for what we do .\nsonoco recognizes our responsibility to address the challenges of global climate change . we are committed to measuring and reporting our greenhouse gas ( ghg ) emissions , energy and water consumption and waste generation in our operations around the world .\nsuperior group was honored with a sonoco sustainability award . a leader in diversity , superior group ' s leadership is active on several national diversity boards and is changing their technology to keep up with the pace of global commerce .\nmondi group was also honored with a sonoco sustainability award . a repeat honoree , mondi group hosts an internal\nmaking a difference day\nwhere employees are permitted to volunteer for one day at the cause of their choice .\nabout sonoco founded in 1899 , sonoco is a global provider of a variety of consumer packaging , industrial products , protective packaging , and displays and packaging supply chain services . with annualized net sales of approximately $ 5 billion , the company has 20 , 000 employees working in more than 300 operations in 35 countries , serving some of the world\u2019s best known brands in some 85 nations . for more information on the company , visit our website at urltoken .\n\u201cthis year\u2019s report shows great progress as we advance toward our 2020 targets , \u201d said jack sanders , sonoco\u2019s president and ceo . \u201cat sonoco , we believe people build businesses by doing the right thing . this principle guides all our actions\u2014maintaining our commitment to our customers , treating our employees with respect , delivering shareholder value , making a positive impact in the communities where we live and work , and taking steps to lessen our impact on the environment . \u201d\nsonoco has announced its position as a joint development partner and investor in the plant city , fla . - based robotics company harvest croo robotics . \u201cthis partnership solidly aligns with our focus on improving the supply chain for fresh produce by connecting harvesting technology with new packaging technology , \u201d said sonoco ceo rob tiede . \u201cefforts to improve harvesting efficiency , decrease food waste and extend freshness life are key focus areas for us as we expand into fresh food packaging . \u201d\nfor hartsville , south carolina , us - based sonoco , the move allows the firm to focus on targeted growth businesses , including flexible packaging , thermoforming rigid plastics and temperature - assurance packaging for transporting pharmaceuticals , biologics and vaccines .\nlate in 2014 , sonoco acquired weidenhammer packaging group , hockenheim , germany . the technology acquired there includes state - of - the - art , thin - walled injection molding technology with modern in - mold labeling ( iml ) .\nthe employee and public responsibility committee of the board of directors provides oversight and guidance on social and public policy issues , including compliance with governmental or other regulatory requirements , which may impact business performance and the investment potential of sonoco .\nsonoco also operates its own machine and tool shop in a separate facility . officials provided a tour of the campus and insight into how sonoco thinks of its plastics business . the worldwide plastics operation has 20 production - scale facilities with blow molding , thermoforming , injection molding and tubing extrusion . these facilities work in concert with the rest of sonoco\u2019s operations to produce consumer packaging and industrial and display products . examples include the planters peanut jar that was converted from glass to plastic and packaging for personal care products such as the dove and vaseline brands . machinery technology constantly is being pushed and tinkered with at the pilot plant as officials work to get the latest and greatest packaging designs into consumers\u2019 hands .\nsonoco\u2019s president and ceo jack sanders took those titles in 2013 . under his leadership , the company was charged with innovating packaging for retail products . as a consumer , you\u2019ve no doubt seen the names on sonoco\u2019s packaging products : gillette , tetley , nestl\u00e9 , just to name a few . more recently , some innovations include work on a clear , resealable rigid container for pet treats and a partnership with gillette for the packaging on gillette\u2019s fusion proglide manual razor . the sonoco alloyd division won an ameristar packaging award in the household products category from the institute of packaging professionals for the whirlpool water everydrop water filter package this was a reinvention of packaging for an on - the - go water filter .\nabout sonoco founded in 1899 , sonoco ( nyse : son ) is a global provider of a variety of consumer packaging , industrial products , protective packaging , and displays and packaging supply chain services . with annualized net sales of approximately $ 4 . 8 billion , the company has 20 , 000 employees working in more than 300 operations in 33 countries , serving some of the world\u2019s best known brands in some 85 nations . for more information on the company , visit urltoken .\nsonoco\u2019s operations consist of our global consumer packaging businesses ( rigid paper and closures , flexibles and plastics ) ; our display and packaging division ( high - impact retail displays and packaging supply chain management ) ; our industrial businesses ( tubes and cores , reels and spools , uncoated recycled paperboard and sonoco recycling , one of the world\u2019s largest recyclers ) ; and our protective solutions division ( custom - designed protective , temperature - assurance and retail security packaging solutions and highly engineered components ) .\nwhen it comes to energy reduction across a global company , incremental adjustments at each facility can add up to a big change . sonoco is gradually updating lighting and air compressors at its facilities to improve overall energy efficiency , and the results are already substantial . in 2015 and 2016 , sonoco invested $ 3 . 3 million in this program , with anticipated annual cost savings of $ 1 . 1 million and annual savings of more than 6 , 000 metric tons of co2 equivalent .\nsonoco\u2019s operations consist of our global consumer packaging businesses \u2013rigid paper and closures , flexibles and plastics ; our display and packaging division , which provides high - impact retail displays and packaging supply chain management ; our industrial businesses , which manufacture tubes and cores , reels and spools , uncoated recycled paperboard and sonoco recycling , one of the world\u2019s largest recyclers ; and our protective solutions division , which produces custom - designed protective , temperature - assurance and retail security packaging solutions and highly engineered components .\nsonoco no longer has to worry about ensuring its administrative practices are in compliance at its 150 u . s . locations . \u201cevery legislative change can affect benefit systems . we don\u2019t want to build the expertise to manage it , \u201d heisler says .\nthe move includes seven manufacturing plants \u2014 six in the united states and one in canada \u2014 that have sales of $ 210m ( \u20ac188m ) annually , amcor said . sonoco said the sites produce containers for the personal care and food and beverage markets .\nthe young professionals team serves as an \u201cinnovation station\u201d for sonoco\u2019s youngest professionals to collaborate , innovate and ideate . last year , the team implemented the \u2018syp spotlight\u2019 program , highlighting one outstanding young professional each month who has gone above and beyond normal job responsibilities .\nsonoco plastics manufactures thermoformed plastic trays for many of the world ' s largest brands in the consumer packaged goods and food service industries . our emphasis on speed to market is reflected in our suite of existing designs and sizes and our ability for quick custom development .\nsonoco\u2019s rigid plastics blow molding operations include seven manufacturing facilities in the u . s . and canada with 850 employees producing containers serving the personal care and food and beverage markets . the disposition of these operations is expected to impact annual sales by approximately $ 205 million . the reduction in sales is expected to impact sonoco\u2019s fourth quarter 2016 and full year 2017 sales comparison by approximately $ 30 million and $ 175 million , respectively . the disposition is not expected to notably affect operating margin percentages for the company\u2019s consumer packaging segment .\nsonoco strives to achieve a 95 % retention rate for our high - performing and high - potential talent . our retention rates in 2014 - 2017 were 98 . 6 % , 95 . 8 % , 95 . 2 % and 94 . 5 % , respectively .\nthe board of directors of sonoco declared a $ . 41 per share quarterly common stock dividend , a 5 . 1 percent increase from the previous quarterly dividend of $ . 39 per share . the dividend will be paid on june 8 , 2018 , to shareholders of record as of may 11 , 2018 . according to rob tiede , president and chief executive officer , this is the 36th consecutive year that sonoco has grown common stock dividends and the 372nd consecutive quarter , dating back to 1925 , that the company has paid dividends to shareholders .\nsonoco recognizes the valuable skills u . s . military veterans bring to our team : a strong work ethic , loyalty and unwavering determination to be the best . indicate your veteran status when applying for a position , and our veteran specialists will work directly with your application .\nsonoco is helping apple sauce maker tree top , of yakima , wash . , innovate the apple sauce industry by packaging the fruit product in clear packaging \u2013 promoting safety , trust and transparency by allowing consumers to view the product before consuming it or serving it to their children .\nsonoco ' s board of directors , management and employees take seriously our responsibility to protect the environment in which we work and live , and will conduct our business in accordance with all legal requirements and ethical responsibilities , using scientific knowledge , technical innovation and sound environmental management practices .\n\u201cthe combined assets and talents of amcor rigid plastics and sonoco will allow us to meet strategic customer growth objectives while expanding our extrusion and injection molding assets and adding advanced decorating capabilities , \u201d said mike schmitt , president of amcor rigid plastics based in ann arbor , michigan , us .\nwe were extremely impressed with our suppliers ' initiatives in the areas of sustainability , environmental responsibility and diversity , said marc ensign , director , global category management , sonoco .\nthese organizations are active in their communities , are innovative and consider their impacts on the earth .\ncarlson wagonlit received a sonoco sustainability award as well . the company makes a real effort to take care of those who are most disadvantaged around the globe . last year , the company supported the carbon for water project in kenya that enabled 2 , 700 water filters to be distributed .\nsonoco ' s softpeel\u2122 membrane is a new closure option for cans that delivers improved cut - finger protection , printable billboarding space , and a more natural look and feel than all - foil options . the membrane is commercial with a leading cpg company , and widely available to new customers .\nwith more than 20 , 000 employees in 336 operations across the globe , serving some of the world\u2019s best known brands , growth opportunities are endless at sonoco . join us as we work alongside diverse industries with major consumer packaged goods companies , household names , start - ups and more !\nwith more than a dozen career areas , sonoco has the perfect position for you . we ' re not looking for people who just want to do their job \u2013 we want innovators dedicated to taking their career to higher levels . become a part of something greater and grow with us .\nsonoco is a $ 5 billion global provider of consumer packaging , industrial products , protective solutions and display and packaging services . from its headquarters in hartsville , s . c . , and more than 330 operations in 34 countries , the company produces packaging for a variety of . . .\nsonoco offers large and small clients the technological assets , corporate commitment and geographic flexibility to grow globally with our customers . we focus on 5 key areas for our customers : speed to market , consumer insights , design and development , sustainability and continuous improvement . learn more about our plastics services .\nwhen it comes to products for quick and on - the - go snacking , the right packaging makes a difference . the french snack giant vico relies on rigid paper containers from sonoco europe for the introduction of the ring - shaped , three - dimensional hula hoops snack to the french market .\nin 2008 , sonoco went back to the market looking specifically for a midmarket hr solution . following an extensive analysis of several outsourcing firms , it selected its 401 ( k ) service provider to handle all its outsourced benefit functions and moved the hewitt work to the 401 ( k ) provider .\nsonoco ' s mexico city facility was recently awarded stellar container by the mexican packaging association . it was selected as ergonomic , easy to open , innovatively portion - controlled and multi - packed , attractive , high - quality and sustainable . to read more about our rigid paper offerings , click below .\namong consumers spread across the globe , speed to market is key . with fickle consumer tastes , a trend in january could be gone by may , replaced with another that a company like sonoco has to be ready to tackle . one package had to go from concept to market in seven months .\nhartsville , s . c . , nov . 07 , 2016 ( globe newswire ) - - sonoco ( nyse : son ) today announced it has completed the sale of its rigid plastics blow molding operations to amcor , a global leader of rigid and flexible packaging products , for $ 280 million .\nsonoco is a $ 5 billion global provider of consumer packaging , industrial products and packaging supply chain services . when collaborating with our customers , we leverage our deep knowledge of material science , our i6 innovation process\u2122 , and our industry - leading packaging and services portfolio to create impactful customized solutions that build stronger brands .\naccording to jack sanders , sonoco president and chief executive officer , the decision to sell the blow molding operations was made to focus the company\u2019s consumer packaging portfolio and provide resources to further expand its targeted growth businesses , including flexible packaging , thermoforming plastics and temperature - assurance packaging for transporting pharmaceuticals , biologics and vaccines .\nthe military professionals group continues to grow and support veterans and educates non - veterans on issues facing this community . representatives of the team contact current veteran employees directly through new hire orientation and one - on - one communications with associates who have more than one year of service with sonoco . for the past two years , sonoco has been named a\nbest for vets\ncompany by military times , joining well - known organizations such as kellogg , at & t , hilton and the boeing company . best for vets rankings evaluate company culture , veteran recruiting , veteran policies and accommodations for members of the national guard and reserves .\nthe company also made great strides in safety , with 21 fewer employees injured worldwide compared to the previous year . and the sonoco diversity and unity council worked to create a diverse workforce within an inclusive environment by sponsoring activities for several affinity teams and fostering diversity and inclusion education , awareness and communication throughout the company .\nwe work with you to collaboratively develop and deliver innovative packaging solutions that enhance and optimise our customers ' businesses and their brands . with our unique range of packaging materials , technical disciplines , material science and manufacturing capabilities and packaging services , sonoco takes a hollistic approach to providing customised solutions that meet our customers ' unique needs .\nthe big buzz at sonoco\u2019s headquarters is the ips studio , a 2 , 000 - square - foot innovation center that is scheduled to open later this year . it is under construction and located within the same building as the pilot plant . it was conceived under sonoco\u2019s mantra , \u201csometimes where you think inspires what you think . \u201d insights will be connected to product invention , says marcy thompson , vp , marketing and innovation . the ips ( innovative packaging solutions ) studio will bring together the packaging engineers , marketing gurus , entrepreneurs and designers . consumer focus groups will meet there . concepts will be turned into carefully engineered prototypes . sonoco will gauge the feasibility of products through design engineering and material science and the use of a rapid prototyping lab , 3 - d printing and an fda - registered food fill facility . food products will be packaged here . along with the pilot plant , the goal is to have everything in one place for better collaboration and speed to market .\nsonoco\u2019s supplier sustainability awards program , now in its fifth year , recognizes suppliers who demonstrate clear differentiation from their competitors with measurable , strategic , and transparent social , diversity , and environmental responsibility efforts . the 2017 award recipients are : bristol global mobility , pro label inc . , superior group , mondi group and carlson wagonlit .\nsonoco is a $ 5 billion global provider of consumer packaging , industrial products and packaging supply chain services . when collaborating with our customers , we leverage our deep knowledge of material science , our i6 innovation process\u2122 , and our industry - leading packaging and services portfolio to create impactful customized solutions that build stronger brands . view more\nin blow molding , sonoco\u2019s expertise is in extrusion blow molding ( ebm ) and injection stretch blow molding ( isbm ) . in ebm , the technologies include mono - and multi - layer , gradation and barrier . in isbm , technologies include one - and two - stage and active barrier . the pilot plant is equipped with a bekum america corp . shuttle blow molder for development work . it is the same model that sonoco has in many of its manufacturing facilities . officials typically work with one or two molds on that machine and schuetz said that it is a very versatile machine in terms of size . the company can mold up to six layers on that equipment .\nthe company , even before announcement of the deal , was the second largest blow moulding company in north america with estimated annual sales of $ 2 . 26bn ( \u20ac2 . 02bn ) in that region , according to pne ' s sister publication plastics news data . sonoco is no . 18 , with sales of $ 235m ( \u20ac210m ) .\neach official talks with great enthusiasm about taking the studio from concept to reality . this is a big deal within sonoco and plastics operations will play a huge part . this pilot plant currently is outfitted with each process mentioned and also includes 3 - d printing . on the day of the tour , a fortus 250 mc from stratasys ltd , eden prairie , minn . , was printing a prototype mold for a blister pack . once a mold is prototyped , officials can go across the street to the machinery manufacturing shop , says jeff schuetz , staff vp , consumer packaging global technology . if sonoco cannot find equipment from a supplier to suit its needs , it will create its own .\nsonoco has leveraged its world - class rainguard\u00ae technology , previously applied to its sonotube\u00ae forms , to develop a new fiber cartridge for adhesives , caulks and sealants designed to withstand inclement weather on construction sites . the cartridge can be used for traditional adhesives and sealants packaged in fiber cartridges , and is now available for the entire adhesives and sealants market .\nit would be very helpful to speed up the hiring process , as most applicants are unable to wait several months for a job offer . also , a formal new employee training system that ' s created on a department by department basis would be helpful . sonoco hires a lot of recent grads who may need more training than more experienced hires .\nsonoco put together an internal , cross - functional team to evaluate the request for proposal ( rfp ) responses , but not just from a benefits perspective . the selection team included people from it and supply management to weigh in on the service providers . \u201cthis was important because then everyone was a part of the decision process , \u201d he says .\nhockenheim , germany , september 8 , 2016 - - ( nyse : son ) . packaging specialist sonoco europe has expanded its production sites for injection molded rigid plastic packaging in zwenkau , germany . by investing approximately 8 million euros and adding 25 new employees , the hockenheim - based company aims to increase production capacity and to improve the location\u2019s energy efficiency .\nwithin the pilot plant is where materials and processes are tested and proven and this is where even more plastics testing will take place once the studio has opened . the $ 12 million investment includes additional capabilities that will encompass prototyping and short runs , says schuetz . in 3 - d printing , sonoco will update its technology to the most recent models .\nsonoco uses its i6 innovation process to come up with packaging products . that innovation process is based on six steps : insights , ideation , invention , integration , interaction and iteration . that is the engine that drives how packaging is conceived and brought to market . sanders says that one of the leading indicators for innovation and growth is the number of patent applications leading to new product development . sonoco standardized its front - end process to encourage purpose - driven innovation through the i6 process implemented under sanders . the company has had a record 33 percent increase in its record of innovations\u2014its designation for inventions\u2014and a 25 percent increase in u . s . patent applications in 2014 compared to the prior three - year average .\nwhen we say we care about people , we mean it . from generous time - off benefits to competitive health coverage , sonoco is dedicated to retaining extraordinary talent and ensuring its employees are the best they can be both at work and at home . with an emphasis on work - life management and safety , we\u2019ve designed real benefits for the real world .\nour teams speak over 18 languages with 330 + locations in 34 countries , serving 85 nations . as a growing global enterprise that thrives on innovation , we wouldn\u2019t be as successful without the unique , creative minds of our diverse work force . we constantly look for new ways to support personal and professional growth while inspiring a passionate sonoco community around the world .\nthe\nrookie of the year\naward in sustainability was presented to bristol global mobility , who improved how sonoco associates relocate , implementing a process where employees can intentionally review moveable items to determine what they no longer need , then choose if they wish to donate the items to charity . this initiative lightens the moving load , saves fuel and helps others .\nsonoco has invested in a state - of - the - art , direct - to - sheet digital printing press for the production of point - of - purchase displays and other promotional packaging . the high - speed , 6 - color press enables brand owners to respond quickly to a dynamic retail and shopper environment without the need for costly overruns or printing plates .\nits line from gabler thermoform gmbh & co . kg is trim - in - place , which is used for very accurate flanges . for example , if sonoco has a part that requires a metal seam on the end , the dimensional control of trim - in - place is necessary . still , the bulk of the company\u2019s thermoforming assets is post - trim .\npresident and chief executive officer m . jack sanders will retire , effective april 2 , 2018 , following a 30 - year career with the company . sonoco\u2019s board of directors has named robert c . tiede , who currently serves as the company\u2019s executive vice president and chief operating officer , as ceo - elect . tiede will join the board of directors upon sanders\u2019 retirement .\nthe only negative things i have to say about sonoco is that as a new employee , the hiring process was long and my training wasn ' t very thorough . it took me almost three months from the date of my first interview to begin working . after i started working , there was no formal training , and i sometimes didn ' t understand my job duties .\nthe supplier sustainability awards recognize sonoco suppliers who demonstrate clear differentiation from their competitors with measurable , strategic and transparent social , diversity and environmental responsibility efforts . award recipients showed definitive leadership in various categories such as having strong environmental policies ; specific goals and progress in water , energy , emission and waste disposal reduction ; social responsibility reports ; and codes of conduct for their suppliers .\nsince 2009 , sonoco has reduced total greenhouse gas emissions ( co2e ) by 6 . 7 percent , or by 21 percent per metric ton of production ; and it has reduced total water usage by 31 percent , or by 42 percent per metric ton of production . among the company\u2019s global manufacturing operations , 10 percent have achieved 95 percent or greater diversion of wastes to landfill .\nsonoco\u2019s increasing emphasis on the sustainable materials management philosophy focuses on how to make a positive impact throughout the supply chain , for all customers . sustainability remains a key motivation throughout all project stages : design , production , delivery , display , consumption , and recycling and reuse . factors like sourcing , shelf life , energy efficiency , carbon footprint and recycling are weighed throughout the packaging lifecycle .\nsnack trays produced by sonoco for snack giant crunch pak\u00ae have been recognized as 2018 united fresh innovation award finalists at the united fresh tradeshow , which will take place june 25 - 27 in chicago . the paw patrol - themed snack trays have proven popular with both children and parents thanks to their healthy , on - the - go convenience and packaging inspired by nickelodeon\u2019s hit animated preschool show .\nglory farms vegetables , a mccall farms brand , has been named a packaging finalist for the 2017 gama innovation awards . the glory farms brand of canned premium vegetables changed their packaging earlier this year into a\nsee - thru\ncan , a style of packaging unprecedented in the canned food industry . the clear plastic can was developed in partnership with sonoco products , a global packaging leader ."]}
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[ 1 ] mulholland books is named after mulholland drive , a winding stretch of road that follows the ridge line of the hollywood hills . [ 2 ] the imprint launched in spring 2011 with the publication of guilt by association by marcia clark . [ 3 ] the sister imprint mulholland books ( uk ) also launched at the same time .\nhodder & stoughton is a major publisher within hachette uk , one of the uk\u2019s biggest publishing groups . we publish a wide range of fiction and non - fiction titles and are renowned for passion , quality and delivering bestselling commercial books in many different formats .\nwith an exciting series of novels . though we have to also report that mulholland editor\nseries : anthropological studies of creativity and perception . ashgate : aldershot , uk , pp . 318 - 345 . isbn 9780754673743\nour latest featured classic title from the mulholland backlist is savage season by joe r . lansdale .\nmulholland books ( us ) is an imprint of little , brown and company , a division of the hachette book group . it specializes in publishing mysteries , thrillers , and suspense novels .\nvisit hodder books on pinterest to see what ' s been catching our eye , as well as visual inspiration , author guest boards , beautiful books and more .\naward - winning publications , elegant gifts , children ' s books and toys .\nlittle , brown and company announces the creation of a new imprint devoted to suspense , thrillers and crime fiction of all kinds . the imprint , later named mulholland books , will begin publishing titles in the spring of 2011 .\na new publishing division called hachette books is established on the foundation of the hyperion list .\nnovel suspects is a community of mystery and thriller fans who love to share our favorite books , movies , tv shows , and podcasts . but we love books most . check us out !\nan imprint dedicated to suspense fiction . at mulholland , you never know what ' s coming around the curve . tweets by ruth , cicely , and hannah .\nbased in northumberland , bloodaxe books has an international reputation for publishing exciting poetry and excellently designed books . founded in newcastle in 1978 by neil astley , bloodaxe publishes , among others , jenny joseph and piotr sommer .\n\u2013 this resource is regularly updated thanks to the work of mulholland\u2019s hard working miriam parker . i would urge you to bookmark this superb site if you like crime and thrillers .\ndr marc mulholland , review of the republic : the fight for irish independence , 1918 - 1923 , ( review no . 1516 ) urltoken date accessed : 9 july , 2018\nwhen you create an account with us , you ' ll be able to save your favourite books , make a wishlist of upcoming titles , receive newsletters about books you ' ll love , get recommendations tailored to you and order our books directly . join us by creating an account and start getting the best experience from our website !\n2016 hbg acquires the perseus books group , which becomes the perseus books division ( deal closes 4 / 1 / 2016 ) . perseus adds five main imprints : avalon travel , basic books , da capo press , publicaffairs , and running press , as well as offices in berkeley , ca ; boulder , co ; and philadelphia , pa .\nfounded in october 2005 by alessandro gallenzi and elisabetta minervini , alma books publishes a mixture of translations and english - language originals . producing 20 to 30 titles a year , mainly in the field of contemporary literary fiction , alma books places a strong emphasis on the physical quality of the books as well as the quality of the authors published .\nthe winkie\u2019s diner scene in david lynch\u2019s 2001 film mulholland drive has been slowly racking up thousands of views on youtube and gaining a reputation as one of the scariest film moments ever created .\n2005 5 spot , an imprint of warner books publishing chick - lit that is smart , fun , and filled with attitude , is launched . lb kids , an imprint of little , brown books for young readers , is launched .\nlittle brown and company announces the creation of a new imprint , lee boudreaux books , which will start publishing in 2015 .\nfounded in 1999 by nicola beauman , persephone books reprints forgotten classics by 20 - century ( mainly women ) writers . exquisitely bound , the books can be purchased online and at the persephone bookstore , based in bloomsbury , london . books range from leonard woolf ' s\nthe wise virgins\nto kay smallshaw ' s 1949 classic\nhow to run your home without help .\nanother excellent ebook by andrew mulholland . i was particularly interested to see if he would be able to condense churchill\u2019s long and involved life into a manageable read , and he has done just that . there are many books and many thousands of pages written about churchill and although i am very familiar with churchill\u2019s life this ebook is the one text i will keep to refer to . additionally andrew mulholland has furnished an excellent appendix giving brief biographies of many of the important , but peripheral , politicians of the time . churchill is too often considered as a solitary phenomenon , but his life is best seen within the context of the times in which he lived and the politics of the day . andrew mulholland has achieved this combination admirably in a remarkably compact ebook .\nlike us on facebook for the latest news , photos , and videos as well as exclusive competitions on your favourite books and authors .\nmulholland drive is a winding stretch of road that follows the ridgeline of the hollywood hills . its hairpin turns and sharp cliff - faces are shrouded in secrecy and imbued with drama , making them synonymous with suspense . the mysteries of mulholland have inspired countless novels , films and works of art , from raymond chandler to michael connelly to david lynch . we ' ve taken those twists and deep shadows and created a list of books that build on that rich history , hurtling readers around those hairpin bends with a screech of tyres and a lurch of the stomach on every turn of the page .\nsubscribe to our youtube channel to see the latest about your favourite authors and books , including book trailers , exclusive author interviews , and more .\n1996 little , brown and company and warner books merge to become time warner trade publishing , later to be renamed time warner book group ( twbg ) .\n2007 warner books is renamed grand central publishing . warner wellness is renamed wellness central . warner business books is renamed business plus . yen press , a graphic novel and manga imprint , is launched . orbit , a science fiction and fantasy imprint , is launched . twelve , a new imprint of gcp , is launched . poppy , an imprint of little , brown books for young readers and home to the gossip girl an other teen fiction series , is launched .\nclub mulholland is a members club for driving enthusiasts - with members all over the world . this is their first magazine , with a look back over 2016 ' s events . next issue in july will feature members cars and future events . . .\nour books are available through most booksellers . follow the link to find your local chain and independent bookshops - for browsing the good , old - fashioned way .\n2014 hbg acquired publishing company black dog & leventhal , and it becomes an imprint under the hachette books division ( deal closes 12 / 31 / 2014 ) .\nwe constantly re - evaluate our understanding of readers to find new areas of the market and to bring readers the books they want , the way they want them .\na ray of hope for independents , edinburgh - based canongate books bought back their independence in 1994 and , under the management of jamie byng and david graham , became one of britain ' s most dynamic publishing houses . publishing fewer books and putting an emphasis on quality led them to books like yann martel ' s\nlife of pi ,\nwhich won the 2002 man booker prize . they have since gone from strength to strength and in 2005 outbid harpercollins and random house for neil strauss ' s\nthe game .\ndeadly secrets ( 4 ) by britta bolt ( mulholland books ) is the latest in a crime trilogy set in amsterdam and featuring the playfully named pieter posthumus , whose lonely funerals team makes sure that even the nameless and friendless receive a decent burial . it\u2019s written by britta b\u00f6hler , a german former lawyer , and rodney bolt , who was born in south africa but is best known to telegraph travel writers for his writing on his adopted country of holland .\n2006 twbg is acquired by hachette livre and renamed hachette book group usa . warner faith is renamed faithwords . time warner audio books is renamed hachette audio . warner wellness , an imprint of warner books focused on the healing and improvement of mind , body , and spirit , is launched . springboard press , a baby boomer generation targeted imprint , is launched .\nthe pbs great american read series celebrates the power , passion , and joy of reading through the lens of america ' s 100 best - loved books as chosen by the public .\nfounded in 1979 by alan and jane davidson and run , since 1993 , by tom jaine , prospect books is based in devon and publishes books about cookery , food history and the ethnology of food . prospect is one of the very few british publishers to specialize in this field and produces four to eight books a year . titles include the classic\na baghdad cookery book\nby al - baghdadi ( translated by charles perry ) , and the upcoming\nspices and comfits - collected papers on medieval food ,\nby johanna maria van winter ( to be published later this year . )\nenter your mobile number or email address below and we ' ll send you a link to download the free kindle app . then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone , tablet , or computer - no kindle device required .\nian buruma\u2019s murder in amsterdam ( 8 ; atlantic books ) examines the killing of the filmmaker theo van gogh by a young muslim amsterdammer , but goes on to offer a superb , astute analysis of tolerance and the entire dutch liberal ethic in a multicultural society .\ni am currently writing two books . ( 1 ) a history of the concept of the ' proletariat ' in political thought from the french revolution to the 1930s . ( 2 ) a life - story of emmanuel barth\u00e9lemy ( 1820\u20131855 ) , an adventurer , revolutionary , and murderer .\nthe dinner ( 2 ) by herman koch ( atlantic books ) has not only been a huge hit for the dutch writer at home but has sold more than a million copies in europe . it tells the story of two middle - class families , each with a 15 - year - old son caught up in the murder of a homeless woman . his second book to be translated into english , summer house with swimming pool ( 3 ; atlantic books ) , is about a doctor to the rich and famous who is accused of murdering one of his patients .\ncity - pick amsterdam ( 9 ) , edited by heather reyes and victor schiferli ( oxygen books ) , is a great little anthology of all sorts of snippets \u2013 fiction and non - fiction , dutch and foreign , contemporary and historical \u2013 perfect reading for a holiday or a weekend break .\nfounded in march 2003 by emma barnes , rob jones and louis wustemann , snow books publish a good combination of modern and classic works - from robert finn ' s contemporary thrillers to the musings of a . a . milne . the company has a strong environmental policy while also publishing very handsome urltoken\nmarcia clark is a former los angeles deputy district attorney who was the lead prosecutor on the o . j . simpson murder case . she co - wrote a bestselling non - fiction books about the trial , without a doubt , and is a frequent media commentator and columnist on legal issues . she lives in los angeles .\nthere is so much complexity to churchill which has been captured succinctly by andrew mulholland . this captivating journey through the history of one of britain ' s most famous characters keeps the reader interested and informed . i knew little of churchill other than his world war 2 exploits but now have a wider and better understanding of the man himself and his drivers . the other helpful part of the book was the insight into the other key people of the era . overall an excellent and informative read which i would strongly recommend to anyone .\n2011 the hachette nashville division announces the creation of a new imprint , jericho books - - a progressive , non - traditional faith - based imprint , to begin publishing in the summer of 2012 . 2012 grand central publishing announces the launch of forever yours , a new digital - only romance imprint , to begin publishing in february 2012 .\nhachette book group was created when hachette livre , a global publishing company based in france , acquired time warner book group from time warner in 2006 . hachette livre is a wholly - owned subsidiary of lagard\u00e8re , a company that is active worldwide in the areas of communications and media ( books , press , audiovisual and distribution / retailing of cultural products ) .\npublishing in the early years included books from winston churchill , jm barrie and gk chesterton , and the bible . the 1920s ' yellow jacket ' series were the precursors to the first paperbacks and included bestsellers from john buchan , sapper and edgar wallace . in 1921 hodder & stoughton also took over ownership of the soon - to - be world - famous medical journal ,\nthe happy owners of the harry potter empire , bloomsbury realized the small publisher ' s dream in 1997 when they plucked the boy wizard out of obscurity and made him a world name . founded in 1986 on the principle of bringing books of the highest quality to the mass market , notable authors include carlos fuentes , t . c . boyle and , of course , j . k . rowling .\nfounded in 2001 by martin rynja , gibson square publishes new titles as well as modern classics under their new editions imprint . their points of interest are books with a strong biographical element and an ability to provoke or contribute to current debate . publications include\nno war ,\nco - written by naomi klein , and craig unger ' s controversial\nhouse of bush , house of saud .\nif you don ' t want to get bogged down in a chunky book taking up half your bookshelf then this is an ideal whizz through the life and times of winston churchill . lots of facts to absorb with so much detail and relatively little padding for an interesting read , rather like an exam revision book i suppose . if you wanted to go into more depth with more heavier books then this would be a good way to get started .\nfounded in 1999 by melissa ulfane , pushkin press publishes classics and contemporary european literature in translation . based on the french livres de poche , the books are beautifully bound and typeset . stephen zweig and soren kierkegaard are among the authors published . upcoming translations , to be published this year , include florian zeller ' s\nthe fascination of evil\nand erling kagge ' s\nadvice for polar explorers , or what they didn ' t teach you in school .\nurltoken\nhesperus press , founded in 2002 , established its name by publishing little - known works by classic authors , with a strong emphasis on the books ' appearance and introductions by modern literary luminaries . in may 2005 they published their first contemporary works . notable publications include\nhyde park gate news\n- the collected newpapers written by a 10 - year - old virginia woolf , with vanessa bell and thoby stephen ; alexander pope ' s\nscriblerus ,\nand fyodor dostoevsky ' s\nthe double .\nurltoken\nfounded in 1996 to publish\nstimulating non - fiction ,\nprofile is another plucky independent that found a well - deserved golden nugget with lynne truss ' s pedantic grammar rant ,\neats , shoots and leaves ,\nin 2003 . in 2005 profile published about 60 books ,\na sufficiently small number that everyone in the company can be involved in every book - but large enough to ensure that we are effective .\nupcoming publications include francis fukuyama ' s\nafter the neocons ,\nin urltoken\nfounded in 1949 by john calder , calder publications began publishing translated classics before moving on to american titles . reaping profit fromsenator mccarthy ' s\nwitch hunts ,\ncalder was able to acquire significant american authors whom many new york publishers were afraid to keep on their lists . in the 1950s calder published many of the writers that changed the face of european literature - including samuel beckett , alain robbe - grillet , marguerite duras and nathalie sarraute . resisting merger and takeovers , calder publications continues to publish challenging and intelligent books .\n( 2001 ) , a new release from the criterion collection . it\u2019s all bushes and darkness and bends in the road , various cars\u2019 tail - lights appearing and disappearing . anything could happen there , especially since there are some very posh residences among the shrubs . but the view from mulholland drive is even more significant . \u2018it could be someone\u2019s missing maybe , \u2019 one detective says to another as they stand by the remains of a car crash on the drive . \u2018that\u2019s what i\u2019m thinking , \u2019 the other detective says , and turns to look at the city from where they are standing : a whole world of bright lights flashing faintly far below . the detective walks to the edge of the cliff and stares down into the valley , as if the missing person has to be there , among the lights , along with the answer to every other question .\nfounded in 1986 by pete ayrton , serpent ' s tail was inspired by continental publishing houses ; publishing\npaperback originals\ninstead of hardbacks . combining a mixture of original fiction , music and popular culture books , translations and themed short story anthologies , serpent ' s tail has established a strong reputation as a publisher of quirky and interesting works . notable authors include walter mosley , kenzaburo oe , alison fell and catherine millet - whose 2002 succ\u00e8s de scandale\nthe sexual life of catherine m .\nwas a profitable coup for the press .\nluis bu\u00f1uel is the great artist of the unflagged dream , the one you recognise for what it is when the character wakes up but not before , as happens repeatedly in the discreet charm of the bourgeoisie . but lynch is the champion of the long illusion : the dream sequence in mulholland drive takes up nearly two hours of a film that is just short of two and a half hours long . he is quite clear , as bu\u00f1uel is , about when the dream ends . in a wonderfully swift and elliptical series of shots , two women return to an apartment ; one puts a small box on a bed , the other moves away to take a larger box from a cupboard , and when she turns back , her companion has gone . she calls , as if the other woman had to be still in the apartment somewhere ; but she doesn\u2019t know what kind of movie she is in . her companion has left this story entirely and in a moment will be seen inhabiting a quite different one .\nlittle , brown and company is one of the country\u2019s oldest and most distinguished publishing houses . led by publisher reagan arthur , little , brown brings out fiction and nonfiction by many of america\u2019s finest writers in hardcover , paperback , ebook , and audio formats . michael pietsch is the chairman and ceo of the hachette book group , of which little , brown is a division . terry adams , digital and paperback publisher , oversees little , brown\u2019s paperback lines , including back bay books and little , brown trade and mass market paperbacks , as well as little , brown\u2019s electronic publishing program . judy clain is little brown ' s editor in chief and craig young is its deputy publisher .\nlittle , brown and company was founded in boston in 1837 , when charles little and james brown formed a partnership \u201cfor the purpose of publishing , importing and selling books . \u201d the company was primarily a bookseller at first , as were most publishing firms of that day , and has in fact traced its roots back even further \u2013 to 1784 and a bookstore opened on marlborough street by ebenezer battelle . mr . little and mr . brown began by publishing the works of benjamin franklin and george washington , and highlights of their early lists include edward gibbon\u2019s decline and fall of the roman empire , the letters of john adams , the speeches of daniel webster , and oliver wendell holmes jr . \u2019s landmark the common law . in 1859 the company took over publishing rights to a book entitled familiar quotations by john bartlett . the eighteenth edition of the now familiar bartlett\u2019s familiar quotations , with geoffrey o\u2019brien as general editor , arrived in 2012 .\nwe ' ve detected that javascript is disabled in your browser . would you like to proceed to legacy twitter ?\nthis looks like a summer read i won\u2019t be able to put down ! and just look at all those author endorsements thanks @ ruthtross for the best bookpost . can\u2019t wait to read @ sabinedurrant \u2019s latest # takemein urltoken\n- ' a tense and razor sharp psychological thriller that will keep you guessing . '\nis out now and the perfect read for the sun lounger . just make sure you put plenty of sun cream on - once you start reading you won ' t be able to stop !\nabout my new book the death knock - set in a newsroom . . . .\nis already a fan and we know you will be too . you can order your copy here :\ncouldn ' t settle on new audiobook . thought sod it , ' i ' ll go for take me in by\n' even though i only read it a few months ago ! reasons 1 ) it ' s brilliant 2 ) rory kinnear and morven christie are reading it . . . i mean , c ' mon ! !\nwe ' ve read all 4 . they ' re terrific stories and capture the imagination ( and memories ) of mumbai and the people . great characters and stories . couldnt wait for murder at the grand raj palace to go to paperback . when is no . 5 coming out ? surely they would make a great tv series !\ni was holding my breath till take me in by was finally released . and holding it all the way through . stunning writing and a satisfyingly twisty plot . thank you\nyes ! 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it\u2019s a real rollercoaster ride of a novel .\nit\u2019s a gritty , fast - paced thriller set on the us - mexico border . undercover cop valentine pescatore , us agent isabel puente and mexican police chief leo mendez have the same aim : to bring down the drug cartels . but in a world built on lies and corruption , how do you know who you can trust ? as pescatore gets drawn ever deeper into the criminal underworld , the stage is set for an explosive showdown .\nis scheduled for november . leo , a disgraced former spy , and tasha , a lawyer grieving for a brother killed in iraq in mysterious circumstances , don\u2019t realise the impact their actions will have on the world , but the man known as zed does . he\u2019s been sent back from a future utopia with a single mission : to ensure that a cataclysmic event takes place which will ensure never - ending peace in his own time . but there may be things zed\u2019s superiors haven\u2019t told him\u2026 recalling dystopian classics like 1984 , the revisionists is a page - turning , mind - bending read .\nnewsy stuff - lee child : adventures of an over - rea . . .\nyou never know what ' s coming around the curve . like | follow | read\nhuffington post : you once described your father as a deep thinker and storyteller , a \u2018black socrates . \u2019 will you elaborate a bit ?\nwalter mosley : if you were poor and white , you might have claimed socrates as an inspiration .\nbut if you were poor and black , there was nobody from your race you could claim .\nmaybe you\u2019d look up to someone , but that person wasn\u2019t from your race or ethnicity .\nmy paternal grandfather was the only black man in new iberia , louisiana who could read . everyone brought him their contracts , letters or whatever else required a written response .\nmy father , like his father and like socrates , was first and foremost an educator . to me , my dad was a \u2018black socrates . \u2019\nthe terrible truth is that killing someone doesn\u2019t automatically make you a monster ; most murders are simply seconds of madness in an otherwise ordinary life .\nchallenge yourself to jump into a new series this summer . three of our favorites are on sale right now\u2014time to give your ereader a workout !\nthe second girl by david swinson is $ 1 . 99 : google play | ibooks | kindle | kobo | nook\nsay you\u2019re sorry by michael robotham is $ 2 . 99 : google play | ibooks | kindle | kobo | nook\na drop of the hard stuff by lawrence block is $ 2 . 99 : google play | ibooks | kindle | kobo | nook\nan important book that\u2019s near and dear to our hearts is on sale for $ 2 . 99 today\u2014download a copy from your ebook retailer of choice : google play | ibooks | kindle | kobo | nook\n\u201cthis one kept me up at night and changed the way i saw the world once i was finished . \u201d \u2014ann patchett , time\nthe beginning of a new series by william shaw\u2014hop aboard with a free early copy of the birdwatcher ! 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[ * ]\ni am calling the first part of the film a dream because that is what most people call it , and because it has elements that clearly belong to the fantasy of the character in the second part . but it doesn\u2019t have to be a dream : it could just be a tale she tells herself , or a long memory , or a memory tipping over into fiction . all we can really say is that the levels of proposed reality within the film clearly shift ; and that naomi watts , who used to be betty , becomes diane . diane , to put it at its simplest , has invented betty .\ndiane is an actress who has lost her love , a woman , to a director ( and perhaps to another actress on the side , unless this is diane\u2019s fantasy ) . in the intervals of seeing her affair go wrong and plotting vengeance , diane creates the story of the movie\u2019s first two hours . betty , a girl from deep river , ontario , has won a jitterbugging competition \u2013 that\u2019s what all those antique dancers and silhouettes were about at the start of the film \u2013 and has come to hollywood to try her luck . her luck includes finding the amnesiac survivor of an assassination attempt in the apartment she is borrowing , and the two women go on a quest to find the survivor\u2019s lost past . the quest turns up various memories and locations , including a magical theatre and a corpse that may belong to diane herself \u2013 a figure of fear that has crept from one story into another .\nthere is quite a bit of aimless hocus - pocus in the movie involving blue keys and a mysterious blue box . this is presumably meant to remind us that lynch is a magician and can do what he likes with his film , in or out of the metaphysical cabaret . the plotline about the director - character within the movie and his difficulties with the mafia , who have a strong interest in a particular bit of casting , feels a bit thin too . but the most extraneous - looking scenes in the whole work , apart from being beautifully , slowly , acted and shot , are also the least extraneous to the film\u2019s preoccupations .\ntwo men sit in a diner on sunset boulevard . one looks perturbed and mentions a dream he has had \u2013 twice . he describes the dream . it has him sitting in this same diner , his companion also in the room but over by the till , and the dreamer perceives ( he says he sees through a wall ) a ghastly - looking old man behind the building controlling events , terrifying everyone . the dreamer\u2019s waking hope is never to see this man\u2019s face \u2018ever , outside of a dream\u2019 . this problem would seem to be easily solvable and the two men leave the diner to encounter the nothing they expect to find . as they turn the last corner to reach the back wall they see a ghastly - looking old man , all long hair , blackened face and stereotyped horror , a sort of movie caveman . both dreams and reality can be a little predictable .\ntowards the end of the film diane sits in the same diner , in the process of paying a hitman to kill her ex - friend camilla . the man who told the dream earlier stands outside , looking austere , saying nothing . behind the diner the ghastly - looking man sits by a fire , apparently using some kind of voodoo to manufacture the tiny figures who are going to creep under diane\u2019s door and drive her to suicide .\nthe structure of thought here resembles that of david cronenberg\u2019s the brood ( 1979 , also newly released by criterion ) , where a therapy that deals in working out one\u2019s rage creates a set of small creatures who go off and beat in the heads of people you don\u2019t like . the point , i take it , is not that dreams always come true , or that fact is more fantastic than fiction , but that nothing in the mind is permanently guaranteed not to find a partner or echo in reality . \u2018whatever is thinkable is also possible , \u2019 as wittgenstein said , and just because you dream of a scary old man in the neighbourhood doesn\u2019t mean there are no scary old men in the neighbourhood .\n[ * ] david lynch : the man from another place by dennis lim ( houghton mifflin harcourt , 192 pp . , $ 20 , march , 978 0 544 34375 7 ) .\nsome promotions may be combined ; 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{"id": 55693, "summary": [{"text": "the nanjing fiat automobile co. , ltd. ( chinese : \u5357\u4eac\u83f2\u4e9a\u7279\u6c7d\u8f66\u6709\u9650\u516c\u53f8 ) was a car manufacturer located in the jiangning district 's economic & technological development zone in the city of nanjing ( people 's republic of china ) .", "topic": 8}, {"text": "the company was founded with an investment of 3 billion yuan in april 1999 as a joint venture between fiat auto s.p.a. and the nanjing automobile group .", "topic": 39}, {"text": "around 30,000 up to 35,000 vehicles were manufactured annually for the chinese market by nanjing fiat . ", "topic": 8}], "title": "nanjing fiat automobile", "paragraphs": ["jiangsu nanya fiat automobile co . , ltd . in nanjing , jiangsu , cn\nan automobile joint venture with italy ' s fiat , [ 23 ] nanjing fiat automobile was abandoned by its foreign investor in 2007 . [ 15 ] [ 20 ]\njiangsu nanya fiat automobile co . , ltd . in nanjing , jiangsu , cn | elm analytics\nthe 50 - 50 joint venture between nac and fiat was set up in april 1999 . located in the jiangning district new technology park of nanjing , nanjing - fiat produced and sold 24 , 000 vehicles in 2002 , bringing a sales revenue of 2 . 3 billion yuan ( us $ 280 million ) . nanjing - fiat produce four models : fiat palio , fiat palio weekend , fiat siena , designed by idea and fiat perla the first model jointly designed by fiat and nanjing fiat automobile .\nthe report quoted fiat chief executive sergio marchionne as saying fiat will no longer put new models into production at nanjing fiat , a joint venture established in 1999 between nac and fiat .\nnumerus\u2122 facility profile includes detailed information about jiangsu nanya fiat automobile co . , ltd . .\nin the 1950s , oversight of the small automobile workshop that would become nanjing automobile was transferred to china ' s first ministry of industrial machinery .\nnanjing automobile corporation sell such automotive products as yuejin brand series of light - duty trucks .\nthese automotive facilities are located within 15 miles of jiangsu nanya fiat automobile co . , ltd . :\nthese facilities produce automotive parts or offer services similar to jiangsu nanya fiat automobile co . , ltd . :\non july 22nd 2005 , the nanjing automobile group purchased the british mg rover group for \u00a353 million .\nrover sold to nanjing automobile bbc . com , saturday , 23 july 2005 , 09 : 36 gmt\njiangsu nanya fiat automobile co . , ltd . in nanjing , jiangsu cn is an automotive automaker parts plant . this location produces automotive parts such as : engine\n= = history = = the production began in november 2001 with the fiat palio . it was followed by the fiat siena in september 2002 and the fiat palio weekend and fiat dobl\u0103\u02db in june 2003 . the production of the fiat perla was launched in july 2006 . the perla was the last model launched by nanjing fiat . another model , the fiat linea , was developed by nanjin . . .\n( - literally meaning\nleap forward\n) and approved the establishment of nanjing automobile works that same year .\nthe wuxi soyat branch of nanjing automobile ( group ) corporation is the fourth integrated production base following yuejin , nanjing - iveco and nanjing - fiat , and the second production base of saloon cars . it locates at wuxi , the centre of the hangzhou - shanghai - nanjing triangle , covering an area of 640 m\u00b2 .\nthe history of nanjing automobile ( group ) corporation can date back to 1947 . it successfully produced the first light truck of china on march 10 , 1958 . the state named the truck guerin autos and approved the establishment of nanjing automobile works .\n50 - 50 joint venture between nac and fiat was set up in april 1999 . located in the jiangning district new technology park in nanjing , nanjing - fiat produced and sold 24 , 000 vehicles in 2002 , bringing a sales revenue of 2 . 3 billion yuan ( us $ 280 million ) . nanjing - fiat produces three models developed by giugiaro , the fiat palio , fiat palio weekend and fiat siena . iveco , an affiliate of fiat , also has a us $ 300 million joint venture with yuejin trucks producing iveco commercial vans .\nfiat had also decided not to let nanjing fiat produce the d 200 sedan and would\nmake separate arrangements\nfor production of the alfa romeo in china , said an insider .\n, ( about 150 km east of nanjing ) the wuxi branch of yuejin automobile co is a nanjing auto production base , and it may be the newest having been built sometime after 2003 .\nthe delayed reciprocal investment and inaction by nac has been intolerable to fiat\n, fiat china president franco amadei was quoted as saying .\nnanjing fiat sold only 30 , 668 vehicles last year and nac has no plans for additional investment in the fiat joint venture as it concentrates of developing auto brands it owns , said the report .\nitalian auto giant fiat appears certain to terminate its joint venture partnership with nanjing automobile corp . ( nac ) after the chinese company failed to make its promised investment in the project , the shanghai securities news reported on saturday .\nthe numerus automotive supplier database contains even more detailed information about jiangsu nanya fiat automobile co . , ltd . including contacts , parts , processes , materials , and more .\nindians are increasingly replacing expats to take pole position at several multinational automobile companies operating in the country .\nthe mg factory of nanjing automobile corporation is located in the high - level new technology economic development zone in pukou ( a new district of nanjing ) . the capacity of the future nanjing - mg factory will reach 200 , 000 autos , 250 , 000 engines and 100 , 000 gear - boxes .\nduring the ninth five - year program , the company jointly established nanjing viejo automobile co . with iveco company of fiat auto s . p . a . of italy . later it introduced foreign capitals through various channels to establish nanjing fiat company , initiating the production of saloon cars . at the meantime , it carried out shareholding reform on manufacturing enterprises of yuejin autos and established yuejin automobile shareholding co . , ltd . ; it introduced mature technology and auto models from europe and established wuxi soyat branch .\nvolkswagen group china has signed a memorandum of understanding with anhui jianghuai automobile group ( jac ) and seat .\niveco now runs a light truck joint venture in east china ' s jiangsu province with nanjing automobile group . the venture has an annual output of nearly 20 , 000 units .\nnanjing fiat has been loss - making since 2003 , despite a surge in demand and strong growth by almost all other vehicle manufacturers present in the country .\net had reported in september of 2016 that fiat chrysler is exploring the . . .\nfiat will also quit from the joint venture ' s management team , said marchionne .\nanother joint venture was nanjing fiat , [ 14 ] established with fiat in 1999 . [ 15 ] this italian automaker quit the company in 2007 [ 15 ] [ 20 ] citing a lack of investment on the part of its chinese partner . [ 15 ]\nnanjing auto gears up to expand chinadaily . com , 2003 - 09 - 03\nhowever fiat decided to persist with the chinese market by establishing a new joint - venture with chery . the aim of this partnership was to create 175 thousand fiat and alpha romeo cars , but this strategy was cancelled in 2009 . as a consequence , fiat established another joint - venture with guangzhou automobile group co and invested 400 million euros ( i . e . around \u00a3337 million ) . in 2011 , fiat aimed to sell 300 thousand cars in china by 2014 . to do so , fiat was relying on its alliance with chrysler , which was the first american automaker to build vehicles china . lorenzo sistino , fiat\u2019s head of international operations confirmed its ambition to export small cars and green technology to the chinese market . the fiat 500 was introduced in china last year and was supposed to be the company\u2019s \u201cweapon\u201d . however , sales of the fiat 500 didn\u2019t really take off in 2012 .\n2007 is a crunch year for fiat ' s operations in china . according to china automotive review ( car ) , nanjing fiat automobile co . ltd . , has been in crisis for some time . established in 1999 with a capacity of 100 , 000 vehicles , sales peaked at 36 , 739 units in 2003 , and have remained around the 30 , 000 units mark each year since then .\nthe wuxi soyat branch is the fourth integrated production facility for the nanjing automobile group , the others being yuejin , nanjing - iveco and nanjing - fiat , and the second production base for saloon cars . it is located at wuxi , in the centre of the hangzhou - shanghai - nanjing triangle and covers an area of 640 m\u00b2 . soyat currently makes the following models : soyat nj7150 ( under seat licence ) soyat unique ( under seat licence ) soyat suv ( under isuzu licence ) soyat pick - up ( under isuzu licence ) these models are sold in mainland china only\nin 1996 , nanjing auto established naveco ( nanjing iveco automobile co ltd [ 17 ] ) with iveco , [ 16 ] fiat ' s commercial vehicles unit . [ 8 ] the joint venture initially manufactured a version of the iveco daily for sale in the chinese market , [ 16 ] and , as of 1995 , it continued to make light trucks but had added diesel engines as well . [ 18 ]\nwang haoling , chairman of nanjing automotive group corporation ( nac ) , the chinese parent of the joint venture , is quoted as saying :\ni don ' t think fiat has a good understanding of the chinese market . our provincial governor and mayor have discussed product development strategies with fiat ' s people and expressed the hope that it would introduce medium - to high - end models to the chinese market . studies have also been conducted on the possibility of introducing alfa romeo or lancia models , or the fiat panda , for production in nanjing . but the italian side is not willing to do so . the result is that nanjing - fiat does not offer enough models to customers .\naccording to the purchase agreement , nanjing automobile has bought the mg , austin and other british car brands , production technology and equipment for the mg zt , mg zs , mg zr and mg tf and k - series engines .\namadei said delaying the reciprocal investment in the fiat joint venture for two years may give nac ' s mg project some breathing room but by then the fiat brand will have already lost out on the chinese market .\nfiat avventura crossover , the eye candy vehicle showcased during the delhi auto expo 2014 , by . . .\nthe iveco purchases allowed nanjing auto to produce a version of the iveco daily . [ 9 ]\nnanjing auto has had at least two joint ventures with the italian automaker fiat . a 50 / 50 [ 14 ] joint venture set up in 1999 [ 15 ] that collapsed sometime in 2007 [ 15 ] and naveco , a joint venture with fiat ' s commercial vehicles unit , iveco , established in 1996 . [ 16 ]\nsoutheast university ( seu ) - jiulonghu campus steel mill \u6c5f\u6d66\u533a zimu island xinsheng zhou masteel iron plant jiangxin island shijiu lake chery automobile co . wuhu fighter airbase\nas mentioned below , fiat experienced management issues and failed to adapt their cars to the chinese market . indeed , while chinese people are looking for bigger cars than in europe , fiat just imported old models without adapting them to the country .\nby 2011 , nanjing hopes to assemble 85 , 000 mg 7 a year and 25 , 000 mg tf . nanjing will source as many parts as possible in china for both models to keep costs down .\nwith the merger of nanjing auto and saic , ownership of the longbridge plant became a saic controlled facility .\nglobalization of the automobile industry : the united states , japan , and the people ' s republic of china pg . 140 by xiaohua yang , google book search , 1995\nglobalization of the automobile industry : the united states , japan , and the people ' s republic of china pg . 159 by xiaohua yang , google book search , 1995\nthe company was located in the jiangning district ' s economic & technological development zone in nanjing . [ 22 ]\non july 12 , 2006 senior officials of nanjing automobile corporation announced the revival of the historic mg brand of vehicles , as well as plans to build a new mg product in oklahoma , with the formation of mg motors north america , inc . , in a ceremony in oklahoma city .\nthe fiat - owned company will also launch more suvs and another ' specialty ' model - a giulia - based coupe called the gtv .\nfiat group automobiles india pvt ltd ( fgaipl ) will launch three more cars in india by december 2014 , a top company official said .\nfiat ' s fidis sale would push net above eu1 billion , chief says bloomberg . com , september 14 , 2006 10 : 25 edt\nas of 2006 , it was producing four models : the perla and siena sedans , palio , compact and palio weekend station wagon . [ 14 ] most of nanjing fiat ' s design and tooling was taken over by zotye in 2008 . [ 21 ]\ntakeover of nanjing , wuxi soyat production came to a halt . the factory is now used by saic to build the\nnanjing iveco rolls out new yuejin light truck for export findarticles . com ; asiainfo services , 06 - 28 - 20077\nnanjing auto merged with the much larger saic in 2007 [ 4 ] becoming a subsidiary of that company . [ 2 ]\nproduction of the junda suvs and pickups was taken over from nanjing ' s yuejin brand in 2005 . by 2008 , after\n\u201cthere is the potential of a technical partnership with hyundai , which already supplies some components and transmissions for the us , \u201d said fiat chrysler ceo .\nin 2007 , the naning automobile plans to build 13 , 000 cars based on the rover 75 / mg zt lower - premium sedan . it also plans 7 , 000 mg tf convertible sports cars .\nfiat group ' s auto component arm magneti marelli will hire 300 people this year to support its expansion plans in india , a top company official told etauto .\nthe latest member of the 500 family , which follows the 500l wagon , is especially important to halt losses and sliding market share at fiat\u2019s operations in europe .\nsoyat - the nanjing yuejin soyat , a chinese version of the first generation seat ibiza , is sold under the brand . [ 10 ]\nlast year nanjing - fiat set a 300 , 000 unit sales target for 2010 , but the car article is not optimistic that this target will be reached . instead it concludes with comments by industry observers that the companies need to improve their understanding of one another , and foster mutual trust and respect .\nthe assembly line is likely to come up in fiat ' s ranjangaon unit , where the auto co already has a 50 : 50 manufacturing joint venture with tata .\nthe italian group realised its mistake and decided to expand its models into china in 1986 through a joint - venture with iveco and nanjing automotive . in 1999 , fiat signed a joint - venture with nanjing automotive but the group was already far behind its competitors . in 2002 , after investing around 330 thousand euros ( i . e . almost \u00a3280 , 000 ) , it started the production of the following models : palio , siena and perla .\nshortly after nanjing automobile bought the company it revealed plans to employ 1 , 200 workers and ultimately build 100 , 000 cars in 2006 , but apparently just 600 jobs are now likely to be created and 15 , 000 cars assembled at the beginning , which represents a tenth part of those originally planned . the factory is now planned to reopen in early 2007 .\nnanjing ' s rover 75 - based cars will be mostly sedans that will be called the mg 7 . nanjing will also build some station wagons called the mg 7t . it intends to build the mg 7 in both china and at the former mg rover factory in longbridge , england .\nthe new naveco is celebrated in nanjing archived 2008 - 12 - 25 at the wayback machine . iveco official site , 29 . 10 . 07\nin the mid - 1980s , nanjing auto purchased designs and moulds from isuzu [ 7 ] and obtained technology from the italian iveco , the commercial vehicle unit of fiat , [ 8 ] participating in a spate of technology transfer deals circa 1980 that saw japanese designs and machinery sold to chinese buyers . [ 7 ]\nfiat has been in india longer than any other foreign carmaker and yet , had little to show for it in recent years . jeep compass is steering its fortunes around .\nshares of ford , general motors , as well as the u . s . - listed shares of fiat , were up between 1 percent and 2 . 4 percent .\ncurrently , the company has reached an annual capacity of 200 , 000 sets of various autos , including over 400 kinds of saloon cars , light trucks , heavy trucks , light buses , off - road vehicles , estate cars , special vehicles and special - purpose vehicles as well as a wide series and multi - type product mix of various chassis , which has developed into four integrated production bases of yuejin , nanjing - iveco , nanjing - fiat and soyat .\nhowever , fiat didn\u2019t follow the trend at first and lagged behind rivals due to an inappropriate strategy . everything started in 1982 when a chinese manufacturer visited fiat in italy to offer a joint - venture . but the company didn\u2019t really believe in the potential of the chinese market so the manufacturers left italy for germany and established a joint - venture with them instead .\n) . the capacity of the nanjing - mg factory will reach 200 , 000 autos , 250 , 000 engines and 100 , 000 gear - boxes .\nsometime before the 1980s , nanjing auto was under the joint jurisdiction of both the central and local governments . [ 7 ] as of 2003 , this vehicle manufacturer was owned by yuejin automobile group of jiangsu , which held just over fifty - percent ownership of the company at this time , and two state firms created to dispose of non - performing bank loans , china huarong asset management and china cinda asset management . [ 23 ] nanjing auto is now a subsidiary of saic , having been merged with the much larger automaker in 2007 . [ 25 ]\na result of chinese state policy to encourage mergers and acquisitions in the domestic automobile market , saic motor and the state - owned parent company of nanjing auto , yuejin automotive group , finalized a long - planned merger in december 2007 . [ 25 ] fitful merger negotiations between the two companies had begun in 2001 , and the tie - up was widely anticipated . [ 23 ] prior to the merger , but bidding alongside saic , [ 1 ] nanjing auto purchased the remaining assets of british group mg rover for near us $ 100 million . [ 26 ]\nfiat had previously planned to invest 500 million euros in the joint venture over five years in a drive toward meeting the company ' s 2010 sales goal of 300 , 000 vehicles in china .\nin 1999 the design , and possibly the tooling , for seat ' s first generation ibiza was purchased and the car sold in china as the nanjing yuejin soyat . [ 10 ]\none of the reasons for a lack of trust may be nac ' s acquisition of rover and its plans to develop its own brand . fiat dislikes the competition , but also the joint venture may have suffered from a lack of attention from nac management , according to the car report . on the other hand fiat has entered into an engine supply agreement with chery and there have been rumours that this may result in a joint venture .\nnac unveiled its mg 7 series in nanjing in march this year , announcing it would become the first chinese automaker to manufacture in the united states by building the mg in oklahoma from may 2008 .\nnanjing - iveco , or naveco , [ 16 ] is a joint venture with the italian iveco . [ 23 ] as of 1995 , it builds diesel engines and light trucks . [ 18 ]\nthe initial mg range consisted of just the mg 7 and the mg tf . [ 11 ] nanjing auto also started production of the rover streetwise - based mg 3 sw in 2008 . [ 12 ]\ncreating a fiat 500 in china that is adapted to the market trend could be an alternative , but it won\u2019t be a piece of cake . according to chinese social networks and blogs , both experts and potential clients are doubtful of its possible success since small cars can be perceived as low value , even if equipped with the best technology . the price of the fiat 500 might be too expensive for the country given that numerous competitors offer small cars with very competitive prices in china .\niveco , an affiliate of fiat , also has a us $ 300 million joint venture in co - operation with the yuejin trucks , producing iveco commercial vans . iveco is the world ' s second biggest bus manufacturer , following only mercedes - benz .\nthe mg range will expand in late 2008 with the launch of two new model ranges which may also be sold as austins . these will effectively replace the mg zr and mg zs ranges which nanjing decided against continuing .\nnanjing is already seeking price quotes from suppliers in china , including many who are already making parts for a version of the rover 75 that will be assembled by saic motor , a subsidiary of shanghai automotive industry corporation .\nsometime in 2007 , yuejin ' s truck - making business was merged with the iveco - nanjing auto joint venture naveco , [ 16 ] [ 19 ] which continued to sell under the yuejin brand . [ 17 ]\nbut industry insiders say nanjing and saic will eventually be forced to co - operate in building rover - based cars . indeed , the chinese government has already told the two to work things out , say sources close to both companies .\nhowever , as of the beginning of 2007 , there have been reports of quarreling between the americans partners and nanjing auto over differences of opinion regarding mg ' s future . some people speculate that the americans are impatient with nanjing , who seem to be more heavily favouring the existing british longbridge factory and their own chinese operations over the planning of the us factory . there is also believed to be extensive cultural difference between the chinese and the americans that are causing rifts .\nnanjing automobile corporation sells a range of light trucks under the yuejin name . the yuejin motor group has an annual production capacity of 200 , 000 vehicles of various types including light trucks , light buses , cross country vehicles , minibuses , vans and special - purpose vehicles as well as various types of chassis . they have also been active in exporting vehicles and components with sales to countries including argentina , south africa , sudan , ivory coast , namibia , djibouti , tanzania , cyprus , togo , italy and spain . in addition they have established in some countries local skd / ckd assembly plants for trucks and minibuses .\nsaic sources say the agreement under which saic purchased the intellectual property rights of the 75 has loopholes that allow nanjing to also make the sedan , that means there could be two copies of the rover 75 on chinese roads in a few years .\nnanjing auto acquired some assets of mg rover group and powertrain ltd in 2005 after the group had entered administration . according to the purchase agreement , nanjing auto bought mg , austin , and some other dormant british car brands , and the production technology and equipment for the mg zt and mg tf models . some equipment and blueprints were repossessed by honda , as its intellectual property is used in some of mg rover vehicles , in particular , the rover 45 and mg zs , which were based on the honda domani . [ 1 ]\nhowever , even if its market shares remain very low ( 0 . 39 % ) , fiat - chrysler chinese sales soared by 45 % in 2012 compared with 2011 which is an encouraging growth rate . the group also announced its plans to reintroduce jeep \u2013 a brand of chrysler group \u2013 on the chinese market whose sales more than doubled last year . after 30 years of mistakes in the chinese market , fiat is at last on the right track but still has a long way to go . if the group wants to succeed , it will have to adapt to the chinese trend and expectations which has not been the case so far .\nchina is a goldmine for car manufacturers . since 2009 it has been the world\u2019s largest car market . the car industry has experienced record sales for the past few years in china . but fiat was not part of this phenomenon . let\u2019s find out why the italian group failed for over thirty years to enter the chinese car market .\nfiat is a latecomer to the china market and showed half - year sales of 16 , 442 units for the first six months of 2006 . the company hopes the perla , which goes on sale in september , will help it reach total sales of 40 , 000 units this year , which would be an improvement of 20 percent from 2005\nhowever , introducing three old car models to the chinese market was not enough to adapt to the market trend . along with this unsuccessful strategy , fiat experienced management issues ( the joint - venture\u2019s president changed four times ) and they achieved much lower sales than expected . as a consequence , the joint - venture split up and its factory was sold to volkswagen in 2007 .\nif we compare this strategy with the other big car manufacturers , we notice that most of them modified the models making them bigger than the originals in order to match the chinese expectations . take the example of the volkswagen\u2019s passat . the chinese version is larger and longer than the european models which is a perfect example of adaptation while fiat just imported the models without making any changes .\nmg vehicles will not only be built in nanjing , china , but also at the longbridge assembly plant near birmingham , england and at a new american assembly plant to be built at the ardmore air park in ardmore , oklahoma . headquarters for mg sales , marketing and distribution ( outside of asia ) will be located in oklahoma city . research and development will be in norman at the university of oklahoma .\nthe site is owned by st . modwen properties which acquired 412 acres ( 1 . 67 km 2 ) in two deals in 2003 and 2004 for \u00a357 . 5 million and leased it back to mg rover group . a 33 - year deal was signed in february 2006 between nanjing auto and st . modwen properties covering the lease of 105 acres ( a quarter of the total area of the longbridge plant ) but including the two main car assembly plants , the paint shop and administrative offices at a rent of around \u00a31 . 8 million a year . \u00a310 million was estimated to be needed to reopen the factory . [ 13 ]\nnac has now decided to establish production bases of mg project at longbridge , nanjing , and ardmore . on one hand , the production of some products with rather high cost if produced in the u . k . , such as engine , transmission and medium and low end vehicle products , will be transferred to china , where a mature supply chain with low cost will be set up step by step . on the other hand , with part of production facility retained in the uk , the original longbridge site will be integrated to resume the production of mg tf sport car and part of high end products ( including zt and zt - t ) . meanwhile , by making full use of the prominent r & d capability and human resources in the uk as well as that of china , the euro iv engines and a new generation of vehicles will be developed and then produced in both china and the uk in the near future . then , the sales network of china established by nac and the global sales network of the former mg rover can be used to meet the demand of various markets in china , britain , europe and north america .\nfor inquiries related to this message please contact support . for sales inquiries , please visit urltoken\nif you believe this to be in error , please confirm below that you are not a robot by clicking\ni ' m not a robot\nbelow .\nplease make sure your browser supports javascript and cookies and that you are not blocking them from loading . for more information you can review the terms of service and cookie policy .\nthe main reason is a lack of new products . it currently offers four models , the palio , siena , palio weekend and perla , but all are essentially versions of the palio . the perla was launched last year and was developed locally , but is still based on palio technology .\nanother problem is the lack of leadership . since the joint venture was established seven years ago it has been run by four ceos , mao xiaoming , su tongchang , paolo massi and now andrew j . humberstone . there have been frequent personnel changes elsewhere in the business , including in marketing . a dealer notes that the reason for the high staff turnover is that there is a cool relationship between the two partners .\nneither seems to have a good opinion of the other ,\nhe said .\np . s : if you liked this article , you might enjoy the just - auto newsletter . receive our latest content delivered right to your inbox .\nfca canada reported sales of 22 , 479 vehicles . jeep brand through the first half of 2018 , jeep brand sales have risen 22 % to 41 , 893 units . focusing in on june 2018 , jeep brand sales increased 6 % to 6 , 215 units , as compared to the same month last . . .\nfca us reported june 2018 sales of 202 , 264 vehicles , an 8 % increase compared with sales in june 2017 of 187 , 348 vehicles . overall sales were bolstered by both the jeep and ram truck brands , which reported significant increases for the month . fca . . .\nglobal technology , engineering and advanced manufacturing leader arconic announced it is supplying a new proprietary and highly formable aluminium to fca us llc to shed weight and boost performance of its 2018 jeep wrangler . the wrangler is one of . . .\nthe fca us belvidere assembly plant welcomed the jeep cherokee to its new production home on june 1 , 2017 . it had been preparing for the cherokee\u2019s arrival from toledo , ohio , since late 2016 . the decision to invest us $ 350m to retool the . . .\ntesla is in dispute with the normally electric car - friendly norwegian government over setting up a mobile service van operation .\ntesla raised prices on its model x and s cars by over us $ 20 , 000 in china , according to media reports .\nyou are agreeing for urltoken to send you newsletters and / or other information about our products and services that are relevant to you by email . clicking above tells us that you ' re ok with both this and with our privacy policy , terms and conditions and cookie policy . you can opt out of individual newsletters or contact methods at any time in the ' your account ' area . we ' ll only keep your data for as long as you choose to receive information from just - auto .\n\u00a92018 all content copyright urltoken published by aroq ltd . address & registered office : aroq house , 17a harris business park , bromsgrove , worcs , b60 4dj , uk . tel : intl + 44 ( 0 ) 1527 573 600 . toll free from us : 1 - 866 - 545 - 5878 . fax : + 44 ( 0 ) 1527 577423 . registered in england no : 4307068 .\njust - auto gives its paid members access to the very best automotive market coverage .\n, our premium membership that gives you exclusive component forecast data , company profiles and extended news coverage - just for premium members .\n\u200bat ibm , when performance review time rolls around , staff get judged not on their past achievements but also on how they might perform . . .\nsamsung has taken the \u2018make in india\u2019 initiative to another level by launching \u2018 . . .\ntrump\u2019s tweet came hours after the eu imposed tariffs on about $ 3 . 3 billion of american products in response to his barriers to imported aluminum and steel .\nthe automaker expects to save $ 25 . 5 billion by 2022 , chief financial officer bob shanks told reporters as ford reported first - quarter earnings per share and revenue that beat estimates .\nsuvs have become classier . but here is the big bump on the road : rising fuel prices\nindustry watchers are observing how suv sales may take a hit with diesel becoming a dirty word globally and how the beasts may lose momentum to rising oil prices .\nthe move by softbank ' s $ 100 - billion vision fund is one of the largest investments to date in self - driving technology by one of the highest - profile global technology investors .\nthe industry will divide into segments , with premium brands managing to hold onto their cachet while mere people - transporters struggle to cope with the onslaught from disruptors .\nwaymo , which started as google ' s autonomous car project , seems to have taken a page out of that playbook .\nthe real estate honcho said that the only way to stay ahead in the game is to adapt to change .\ncopyright \u00a9 2018 bennett , coleman & co . ltd . all rights reserved . for reprint rights : times syndication service\n( chinese : \u5357\u4eac\u6c7d\u8f66\u96c6\u56e2\u6709\u9650\u516c\u53f8 ) ( yuejin motor group corporation , china ' s oldest car maker , founded in 1947 ) is a state - owned enterprise with 16 , 000 employees . the group occupies an area of 4 , 000 , 000 m\u00b2 , has fixed assets amounting to rmb 12 billion and an annual production capacity of 200 , 000 vehicles . the group ' s major products are cars , trucks , and travel buses .\nfrom 1958 to 1979 , moved to a leading position in light auto trade in china . in 1980 , in order to satisfy the need of the countryside market , it was the first to install diesel motor in the light trucks . in 1982 , it introduced a whole set of moulds of isuzu cab , which enabled them to leap to the leading position of china auto trade in terms of auto model conversion technology and the auto output to a sharp increase from 250 , 000 sets to 650 , 000 sets .\nat present , yuejin motor group possesses an annual production capacity of 200 , 000 vehicles of various models . the products cover different types of models , including light duty trucks , light duty buses , cross country vehicles , small - sized passenger / cargo transportation vehicles , special - purpose vehicles as well as various types of chasses etc .\nyuejin motor group has been engaged mainly in exploring the overseas markets of automobiles and parts & components thereof . the products have been exported to many countries and regions such as argentina , chile , south africa , sudan , ivory coast , namibia , djibouti , tanzania , cyprus , togo , italy and spain . in addition , it has obtained successful experience in establishing abroad skd / ckd assembly plants of trucks and minibuses .\nit is a significant step taken by nac in its global strategy to acquire the assets of mg rover and powertrain ltd . after its successful acquisition of mg assets , nac is now undertaking the overall planning of mg project , of which , some part is already underway for implementation .\nnac is in the process of making detailed plan for the strategy implementation in the uk and china and has taken steps on some important strategic issues such as longbridge site integration and euro iv engines development .\nin the current plan , the production will be resumed in the longbridge in march 2007 , when mg tf , mg zt and mg zt - t production will resume . the first customers will take delivery during the summer .\ntherefore , it is a key point in the global strategic plan of nac to re - establish a new sales network based on the original one of former mg rover group .\nit is predicted that the factory , which covers 290 , 000 m\u00b2 , will have a construction time of seven to nine months with completion in 2006 with the first cars produced in 2007 .\nthe mg series will be renamed as mg3z , mg5z and mg7z , from the original mgzr , mgzs and mgzt .\nthe mg rover plant at longbridge was for many years one of the most important factories in europe and was the largest british owned car manufacturing plant until the bankruptcy of the mg rover group . after the factory of abingdon closed in 1980 , longbridge was also from 1982 the home of mg . longbridge employed 16 , 000 ten years ago , down to 6 , 000 when the company collapsed into administration in april 2005 .\nthe ownership of the site is held by the st modwen properties company who acquired 412 acres of the longbridge site in two deals in 2003 and 2004 for \u00a357 . 5 million and leased it back to mg rover group .\na 33 year deal was signed in february 2006 between nac and st modwen properties covering the lease of 105 acres ( a quarter of the total area of the longbridge plant ) but including the two main car assembly plants , the paint shop and administrative offices at a rent of around \u00a31 . 8 million a year .\nan estimated \u00a310 million is needed to reopen the factory . the company has also encountered problems securing suppliers to make components for the mg tf the unique car it plans to build there at the moment .\nthe development of euro iv engines , previously completed by powertrain , would be carried into production , with much of the final stages now being complete . bulking up the european end of the operation , a uk research and design centre would be set up in order to develop euro - specific models . there will also be a research and design centre in china for the development of cars for the chinese market .\nthere are plans for three new model range to go on sale in late 2008 , with mg and possibly also austin badges .\nnac has recruited a seasoned american auto executive , duke t . hale , to be the new company\u2019s president and chief executive officer responsible for the revival of mg in the uk and europe followed by the re - launch of mg in north america .\naccording to mg motors officials , approximately 550 jobs will be created in oklahoma , including headquarters operations , assembly operations , parts and distribution operations and research and development .\nthe company expects to start construction of the ardmore assembly facility early in 2007 with production to start by the third quarter of 2008 .\nthis page was last edited on 10 january 2009 , at 07 : 48 .\ngain a global perspective on the us and go beyond with curated news and analysis from 600 journalists in 50 + countries covering politics , business , innovation , trends and more .\nmarkets data delayed by at least 15 minutes . \u00a9 the financial times ltd 2018 . ft and \u2018financial times\u2019 are trademarks of the financial times ltd . the financial times and its journalism are subject to a self - regulation regime under the ft editorial code of practice .\nin 2005 , nac outbid china ' s biggest automaker , shanghai automotive industrial corp . , to acquire the bankrupt british carmaker mg rover group and its engine producer , power train ltd , for 53 million pounds .\nnac has spent enormous amounts of human and financial resources on its mg project , said the report .\nnac general manager yu jianwei said earlier this year that his company would need more than three billion yuan ( 390 million u . s . dollars ) over the long term to boost mg project .\nthe italian auto giant is considering chery as a new partner , which would produce both the d 200 and alfa romeo , said the report .\nshanghai gm dong yue automotive powertrain co . , ltd . in yantai , shandong , cn\ngolden motor supaplari san . ve tic . a . s . in gaziantep , tr\nschaeffler technologies ag & co . kg - homburg plant 1 in homburg , saarland , de\nschaeffler technologies ag & co . kg - - hirschaid plant in hirschaid , bavaria , de\nschaeffler technologies ag & co . kg - - luckenwalde plant in luckenwalde , brandenburg , de\nwe didn ' t find any recent news for this facility , but with a subscription to numerus you can browse the thousands of news articles we catalog relating to the automotive industry .\nif this is your facility , you can take ownership of this profile to review the data and provide updated information . a basic subscription to numerus is included when you actively maintain your facility profile .\nelm analytics llc rochester , mi 48307 ( 248 ) 660 - 9356 info @ urltoken http : / / www . urltoken\nseeing the country\u2019s potential , japanese , american and european car manufacturers quickly decided to target china . in order to do so , they elaborated joint - ventures with local car manufacturers , created factories and adapted their car models for the market . and their strategy has succeeded . for instance , general motors sold more cars in china than in the united states in 2010 and it is planning to introduce nine new or restyled models to the chinese market in the next five years . they have also announced that they will build four more factories and create 6 , 000 new jobs .\nliked this blog ? then feel free to click on those buttons below to share it on facebook , linkedin , etc .\nwant to comment ? all you have to do is enter your comment , then your name and email into disqus and press register . that\u2019s it !\n\u201ci have had two projects processed now with wolfestone and both have been impeccably professional , quick , accurate and helpful . particular thanks to philip for his outstanding customer service and to all the translators who have worked on our projects for ensuring a top quality , fast service . we will certainly be in contact in the future with any projects that may occur . bbc \u201d read more testimonials\nthis website uses cookies to improve your experience . we ' ll assume you ' re ok with this , but you can opt - 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[ 1 ]\ntruck production continued until july 1987 at which point 161 , 988 units of various models including the nj - 130 , nj - 230 , nj - 135 , and nj - 134 had been built .\n, usa was not realized . the production of engines , transmissions and medium and low end vehicle products would be transferred to china , where a supply chain would also be set up . a production facility would be retained in the uk , with the original longbridge site integrated to resume the production of\nengines and a new generation of vehicles would be developed and then produced in both china and the uk .\n. these cars would be mostly sedans ( saloons ) , plus some mg 7t estate cars . it also planned 3 , 000\nand then of the rover marque which gradually replaced austin in the late 1980s .\nthe company acquired the truck manufacturing assets of yuejin motor co sometime in 2007 . [ 16 ] [ 19 ]\nas the company further developed its management , four complete production ecosystems were created .\nbrand . the production of isuzu - based suvs and pickups was transferred to the wuxi soyat branch in 2005 .\nkey events , may 21 , 1958 / aug . 1 , 1958 archived march 4 , 2009 , at the wayback machine . faw official site\nrefile - update 2 - saic to make mg 6 in uk , upbeat on own - brand car reuters . com , wed nov 25 , 2009 5 : 04am est\nmg tf sports cars again produced in england archived 2011 - 06 - 09 at the wayback machine . xinhuanet . com , 2007 - 05 - 29\nchinese plant rolls out first mg - bbc news . retrieved 27 march 2007 .\nintroduction to jiangning economic & technological development zone archived 2011 - 01 - 17 at the wayback machine . government of jiangning district official site\nmg ? not in america ! archived 2008 - 09 - 04 at the wayback machine . auto trends , september 2 , 2008 . retrieved september 7 , 2008 .\nsaic and yuejin auto merger creates chinese car colossus archived 2011 - 06 - 09 at the wayback machine . xinhuanet . com , 2007 - 12 - 26\nautoshow - update 1 - brilliance plans us sales as early as 2007 reuters . com , mon apr 23 , 2007 3 : 22am edt\nknowledge management platform . it allows users to manage learning and research . visit defaultlogic ' s other partner sites below :"]}
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", "topic": 20}], "title": "tivo corporation", "paragraphs": ["tivo and the tivo logo are registered trademarks of tivo corporation and its subsidiaries worldwide .\n\u00a9 2017 tivo corporation . all rights reserved . tivo and the tivo logo are registered trademarks of tivo corporation and / or its subsidiaries .\nacp technology continues to be licensed by rovi solutions corporation and rovi international solutions sarl , two subsidiaries of tivo corporation .\nit should be noted that tivo corporation was formerly known as rovi corporation . upon successfully completing the acquisition of tivo inc . in early sep 2016 , rovi adopted the iconic tivo brand name .\ntivo corporation today reported financial results for the first quarter ended march 31 , 2018 .\nrovi corporation today announced that it has completed its acquisition of tivo inc . the company is adopting the iconic tivo brand .\nthe lions gate entertainment corporation agreed to buy tv guide network and urltoken from the macrovision solutions corporation for $ 255 million .\nnews about tivo corporation , including commentary and archival articles published in the new york times . more\ntivo corporation provides digital home entertainment services and solutions . the company offers services which allow viewers to record and control live television , customize viewing preferences and access television shows . tivo corporation , formerly known as rovi corporation , is based in san carlos , united states .\ntivo corporation announced today that it plans to release its 2018 first quarter results on may 10 , 2018 .\ntivo corporation , a global leader in entertainment technology and audience insights , today announced that tivo has renewed its patent license agreement with leading tv manufacturer vizio .\non september 7 , 2016 , pursuant to the agreement and plan of merger ( the \u0093merger agreement\u0094 ) , dated as of april 28 , 2016 , by and among tivo corporation ( previously referred to as titan technologies corporation ) , rovi , tivo inc . ( now known as tivo solutions inc . ) ( \u0093tivo\u0094 ) , nova acquisition sub , inc . ( \u0093rovi merger sub\u0094 ) and titan acquisition sub , inc . ( \u0093tivo merger sub\u0094 ) , rovi merger sub merged with and into rovi with rovi as the surviving corporation and titan merger sub merged with and into tivo with tivo as the surviving corporation ( collectively , the \u0093mergers\u0094 ) . as a result of the mergers , rovi and tivo each are now wholly owned subsidiaries of tivo corporation .\non july 16 , 2009 , macrovision announced its name change to rovi corporation .\nwhy is tivo ( tivo ) down 1 . 3 % since its last earnings report ?\ndata technical news # 2016 - 30 tivo inc . ( tivo ) and rovi corporation ( rovi ) to merge and begin listing on nasdaq on thursday , september 8 , 2016\ntivo inc . ( nasdaq : tivo ) and rovi corporation ( nasdaq : rovi ) will continue to be traded on nasdaq separately , through wednesday , september 7 , 2016 .\ndigital home entertainment services and solutions provider , tivo corporation tivo reported strong results for second - quarter 2017 , wherein both the top and bottom lines came ahead of our expectations .\nrovi corporation provides digital entertainment technology solutions for the discovery and management of entertainment content .\nrovi corporation ( nasdaq : rovi ) and tivo inc . ( nasdaq : tivo ) today announced that rovi will acquire tivo for $ 10 . 70 per share in cash and stock for total consideration of approximately $ 1 . 1 billion .\nnews about rovi corporation , including commentary and archival articles published in the new york times .\n) - - tivo corporation ( nasdaq : tivo ) , a global leader in entertainment technology and audience insights , today announced that frontier communications corporation , a top u . s . service provider , signed a multi - year product license agreement and renewal of its entertainment discovery intellectual property license agreement .\ni am going to run you through how i calculated the intrinsic value of tivo corporation ( nasdaq : tivo ) using the discounted cash flow ( dcf ) method . anyone interested in learning a bitread more . . .\non thursday , september 8 , 2016 , the currently listed tivo inc . ( nasdaq : tivo ) will be suspended from trading . rovi corporation ( nasdaq : rovi ) will have a corporate name , cusip change , and will begin trading under the ticker symbol\ntivo\n.\n) - - tivo corporation ( nasdaq : tivo ) , a global leader in entertainment technology and audience insights , announced today that walt horstman has joined the company as senior vice president and general manager , analytics and advertising .\nnote : to turn off automatic recording of tivo suggestions , go to ' tivo central ' > ' settings & messages ' > ' user preferences ' > ' tivo suggestions . '\ntivo corporation , a global leader in entertainment technology and audience insights , today announced that google has selected tivo music metadata to provide select artist metadata and artist images for youtube red , youtube music and the google play music store .\nif you are interested in cashing in on tivo corporation\u2019s ( nasdaq : tivo ) upcoming dividend of $ 0 . 18 per share , you only have 3 days left to buy the shares before its ex - dividendread more . . .\n\u00a9rovi 2016 . rovi is a registered trademark of rovi corporation . tivo is a registered trademark of tivo inc . and / or its subsidiaries . all other brands and product names and trademarks are the registered property of their respective companies .\nnasdaq asks that all market data redistributors update their database to reflect the new listing market for tivo corporation on thursday , september 8 , 2016 . nasdaq requests that market data redistributors retain the historical data for rovi for the renamed tivo .\nrovi shares will now be traded on nasdaq with the tivo ticker symbol . two directors from the old tivo , daniel moloney and jeffrey hinson , joined the board of the new tivo .\ntivo corporation ( nasdaq : tivo ) is a global leader in entertainment technology and audience insights . from the interactive program guide to the dvr , tivo delivers innovative products and licensable technologies that revolutionize how people find content across a changing media landscape . tivo enables the world\u2019s leading media and entertainment providers to deliver the ultimate entertainment experience . explore the next generation of entertainment at\ntivo corporation ( tivo ) announced today that raghu rau , a member of tivo\u2019s board of directors , has been named interim president and chief executive officer , effective immediately . the appointment follows enrique rodriguez\u2019s personal decision to resign from his role as tivo\u2019s president , chief executive officer and a member of the board of directors to assume a position as chief technology officer at liberty global in europe , one of tivo\u2019s long - time global customers .\nthe rovi corporation just completed acquiring tivo and rebranded itself to keep the tivo name . just days after the acquisition was finalized , found remote ' s natan edelsburg caught up with michael hawkey , senior vice president and general manager of user experience for tivo . now tivo is moving beyond just the set top box and making sure their superior software is implemented by other media companies .\ntivo corporation ( nasdaq : tivo ) is a global leader in entertainment technology and audience insights . from the interactive program guide to the dvr , tivo delivers innovative products and licensable technologies that revolutionize how people find content across a changing media landscape . tivo enables the world\u2019s leading media and entertainment providers to deliver the ultimate entertainment experience . explore the next generation of entertainment at urltoken , forward . urltoken or follow us on twitter @ tivo or @ tivoforbusiness .\ntivo corporation ( nasdaq : tivo ) is a global leader in entertainment technology and audience insights . from the interactive program guide to the dvr , tivo delivers innovative products and licensable technologies that revolutionize how people find content across a changing media landscape . tivo enables the world\u2019s leading media and entertainment providers to deliver the ultimate entertainment experience . explore the next generation of entertainment at urltoken , forward . urltoken or follow us on twitter @ tivo or @ tivoforbusiness .\n\u201cour relationship with frontier is further testimony to how pay - tv providers use tivo\u2019s intellectual property and solutions to reach consumers in more innovative ways , \u201d said samir armaly , executive vice president , intellectual property and licensing , rovi corporation , a tivo company .\nall statements contained herein that are not statements of historical fact , including statements that use the words \u201cwill\u201d or \u201cis expected to , \u201d or similar words that describe tivo corporation\u2019s or its management\u2019s future plans , objectives or goals , are \u201cforward - looking statements\u201d and are made pursuant to the safe - harbor provisions of the private securities litigation reform act of 1995 . such forward - looking statements involve known and unknown risks , uncertainties and other factors that could cause the actual results of tivo corporation to be materially different from the historical results and / or from any future results or outcomes expressed or implied by such forward - looking statements . such factors are further addressed in tivo\u2019s most recent report on form 10 - q and other documents of tivo corporation , rovi corporation and tivo solutions inc . ( formerly known as tivo inc . ) on file with the securities and exchange commission ( available at urltoken ) . tivo corporation assumes no obligation to update any forward - looking statements in order to reflect events or circumstances that may arise after the date of this release , except as required by law .\ntivo corporation is engaged in offering media and entertainment products . the company operates through two segments : intellectual property licensing and product . the company ' s product segment includes a suite of component tec\ntivo has been a pioneer in the dvr space . many people gave up on their good old vhs recorders to switch to a tivo . and , of course , tivo also holds a lot of patents .\nforward - looking statement all statements contained herein that are not statements of historical fact , including statements that use the words \u201cwill\u201d or \u201cis expected to , \u201d or similar words that describe tivo corporation\u2019s or its management\u2019s future plans , objectives or goals , are \u201cforward - looking statements\u201d and are made pursuant to the safe - harbor provisions of the private securities litigation reform act of 1995 . such forward - looking statements involve known and unknown risks , uncertainties and other factors that could cause the actual results of tivo corporation to be materially different from the historical results and / or from any future results or outcomes expressed or implied by such forward - looking statements . such factors are further addressed in tivo\u2019s most recent report on form 10 - q and other documents of tivo corporation , rovi corporation and tivo solutions inc . ( formerly known as tivo inc . ) on file with the securities and exchange commission ( available at urltoken ) . tivo corporation assumes no obligation to update any forward - looking statements in order to reflect events or circumstances that may arise after the date of this release , except as required by law .\nfor firms that report end usage numbers by the query , nasdaq reminds them that the level 1 , nasdaq basic and nasdaq last sale ( nls ) counts should include quote and trade queries for tivo corporation ( tivo ) , beginning on thursday , september 8 , 2016 .\ntivo corporation , a global leader in entertainment technology and audience insights , today announced that tivo has entered into a multi - year license agreement covering the consumer electronics brands of the fnac darty group , the european retailer of entertainment and leisure products , consumer electronics and household appliances .\nrovi acquires dvr company tivo rovi is buying digital video recording pioneer tivo for about $ 1 . 1 billion . check out this story on urltoken urltoken\ntivo corporation , a global leader in entertainment technology and audience insights , today announced that the company has entered a multi - year intellectual property license agreement with telstra , a leading telecommunications and technology company in australia .\ntivo ( tivo ) reported earnings 30 days ago . what ' s next for the stock ? we take a look at earnings estimates for some clues .\nregistration no . 333 - 152485 , registering 14 , 300 , 000 shares of the company common stock under the macrovision solutions corporation 2008 equity incentive plan , and 7 , 500 , 000 shares of the company common stock under the macrovision solutions corporation 2008 employee stock purchase plan .\ntivo corporation , a global leader in entertainment technology and audience insights today announced that alticast , an end - to - end media technology provider , has renewed its intellectual property license to deliver advanced entertainment products in korea .\nfrom tv trailblazer to ip afterthought : tivo bought for $ 1 . 1 billion\ntivo provides enhanced metadata packages for multi - screen distribution and discovery . learn more\ntivo ' s dvrs are getting alexa support . the company is announcing its lineup\nrovi buys tivo in $ 1 . 1 billion deal - the new york times\nglassdoor gives you an inside look at what it ' s like to work at tivo , including salaries , reviews , office photos , and more . this is the tivo company profile . all content is posted anonymously by employees working at tivo .\ntivo corporation , a global leader in entertainment technology and audience insights , today announced that it has renewed its product and patent portfolio license agreement with mediacom communications , a top 10 multichannel video service provider in the u . s .\na tivo display at the international ces in las vegas in 2011 . the combination of rovi and tivo will have more than 6 , 000 patents and pending applications .\nall statements contained herein that are not statements of historical fact , including statements that use the words \u201cwill\u201d or \u201cis expected to , \u201d or similar words that describe tivo corporation\u2019s or its management\u2019s future plans , objectives or goals , are \u201cforward - looking statements\u201d and are made pursuant to the safe - harbor provisions of the private securities litigation reform act of 1995 . such forward - looking statements involve known and unknown risks , uncertainties and other factors that could cause the actual results of tivo corporation to be materially different from the historical results and / or from any future results or outcomes expressed or implied by such forward - looking statements . such factors are further addressed in tivo\u2019s most recent report on form 10 - k and form 10 - q and other documents of tivo corporation on file with the securities and exchange commission ( available at urltoken ) . tivo corporation assumes no obligation to update any forward - looking statements in order to reflect events or circumstances that may arise after the date of this release , except as required by law .\nrovi is buying digital video recording pioneer tivo for about $ 1 . 1 billion .\nthe board of directors of the combined company will include participation from tivo\u2019s current board .\nrovi corp . set to acquire tivo in $ 1 . 1b cash & stock deal\ntivo suggestions are always the first shows deleted to make room for recordings you request .\nmacrovision 2007 . macrovision is a registered trademark of macrovision corporation . all other brands and product names and trademarks are the registered property of their respective companies .\ntivo corporation , a global leader in entertainment technology and audience insights , today announced that starz entertainment , llc , a media distribution company that owns several tv networks in the u . s . , signed a long - term intellectual property license .\nwhen your tivo box has available space , it automatically records tivo suggestions . but you don ' t ever need to worry about recorded suggestions taking up space\u2014here ' s why :\nregistration no . 333 - 150626 , registering 215 , 999 shares of the company common stock under the macrovision corporation 1996 equity incentive plan , registering 7 , 732 , 626 shares of the company common stock under the macrovision corporation 2000 equity incentive plan , registering 1 , 941 , 403 shares of the c company common stock under the macrovision corporation 1996 employee stock purchase plan , registering 460 , 044 shares of the company common stock under the macrovision corporation 1996 directors stock option plan , and registering 7 , 567 , 560 of the company common stock under the gemstar - tv guide international , inc . 2007 long - term incentive plan .\ntivo ( nasdaq : tivo ) is the global leader in entertainment technology and audience insights . from the interactive program guide to the dvr , tivo delivers innovative products and licensable technologies that revolutionize how people find content across a changing media landscape . tivo enables the world\u2019s leading media and entertainment providers to deliver the ultimate entertainment experience . explore the next generation of entertainment at urltoken , forward . urltoken or follow us on twitter @ tivo or @ tivoforbusiness .\ntivo bolt is a combo dvr , streaming media device and replacement for your cable box .\ntivo suggestions never replace shows you request , or prevent your requested shows from being recorded .\ntivo jennifer miu , + 1 - 408 - 764 - 5411 jennifer . miu @ urltoken\ntivo ' s 12 - month calendar of u . s . holidays and broadcast highlights .\ntivo jennifer miu , + 1 - 408 - 764 - 5411 jennifer . miu @ urltoken\nresearch stock info tivo overview m100 activity corp . actions graphs related tickets trade this stock volatility\ntivo ( tivo ) reports disappointing first - quarter 2018 results primarily due to the expiration of time warp deal and the company ' s intent to move away from hardware and analog products .\nsan carlos , calif . and los gatos , calif . \u2014 november 28 , 2016 \u2014tivo corporation ( nasdaq : tivo ) , the global leader in entertainment technology and audience insights , and netflix ( nasdaq : nflx ) , the world\u2019s leading internet tv network , today announced they signed licensing agreements that allow both companies to deliver a better entertainment experience to consumers .\nfrom tv trailblazer to ip afterthought : tivo bought for $ 1 . 1 billion | ars technica\nmarket pulse tivo corp . ( tivo ) said its chief executive enrique rodriguez has resigned , after less than a year in the role . he ' s leaving to assume a position of chief technology officer at liberty global ( lbtya ) in europe , a long - time tivo customer .\ntivo is up 0 . 37 % today , but where ' s it headed in july ?\ntivo\u2019s conversation , part of our personalized discovery platform , is essential to satisfying and engaging viewers .\nwhat do you want to know about tivo ? email us with your questions or topic suggestions .\ntivo corporation ( tivo ) ownership summary provides a snapshot of institutional holdings and activity for a particular stock . the institutional holdings summary data encompasses the holdings and change from most recent 13f filings . the insider filer data counts the number of monthly positions over 3 month and 12 month time spans . summary data is calculated daily , using the most up to date information available .\nshares of rovi ( rovi ) were up 3 . 7 % to $ 17 . 99 in premarket trading . tivo ( tivo ) shares closed thursday up 2 % to $ 9 . 42 .\nhi . we ' re tivo . and we ' re here to build the ultimate entertainment experience .\nas of last trade , tivo corp ( tivo : nsq ) traded at 13 . 55 , 10 . 61 % above the 52 week low of 12 . 25 set on may 11 , 2018 .\ntivo\u2019s recommendations delivers unparalleled personalization , targeted content promotions and improved engagement . tailored to each individual viewer and unique for every situation and moment , personalized recommendations from tivo are predictive , dynamic and highly relevant .\n) - - rovi corporation ( nasdaq : rovi ) and tivo inc . ( nasdaq : tivo ) today announced that rovi will acquire tivo for $ 10 . 70 per share in cash and stock for total consideration of approximately $ 1 . 1 billion . the new company combines two media and entertainment technology innovators with complementary products , services , and intellectual property assets and a common mission to write the next chapter of the consumer entertainment experience . the company will continue to be led by tom carson and upon closing of the transaction will adopt the iconic tivo brand as the new company name .\nevercore provided financial advice to rovi , and liontree advisors worked with tivo . the law firm cooley was rovi\u2019s legal adviser , and tivo received legal advice from skadden , arps , slate , meagher & flom .\n) - - rovi corporation ( nasdaq : rovi ) today announced that it has completed its acquisition of tivo inc . the company is adopting the iconic tivo brand , marking the emergence of a new global leader in innovative products and licensable inventions that power consumer entertainment experiences and transform the value of audience relationships . the new tivo is the convergence of two industry visionaries in media entertainment with complementary products and services , and innovative patented technologies that will usher in a new era of the consumer entertainment experience .\ntivo corporation , a global leader in entertainment technology , today announced a newly inked deal with tru optik , the audience intelligence and data - management platform built for over - the - top television , that will now extend tivo\u2019s deterministic , linear tv viewership data to the brands , agencies , and publishers that leverage tru optik to build audience - based campaigns across ott and connected tv . . . .\nintensifying competition from internet video providers , such as alphabet ' s youtube , netflix and roku , which is hurting tivo ' s ( tivo ) subscriber base , might have affected the company ' s q1 results .\ntogether , rovi and tivo have worldwide portfolios of over 6 , 000 issued patents and pending applications worldwide .\ntivo will showcase its entertainment technology and audience insights solutions at its private suite during ces in las vegas .\nregistration no . 333 - 211174 , registering 6 , 000 , 000 shares of the company\u0092s common stock , par value $ 0 . 001 ( the \u0093company common stock\u0094 ) under the rovi corporation amended 2008 equity incentive plan ( the \u00932008 plan\u0094 ) and 6 , 500 , 000 shares of the company common stock under the rovi corporation amended 2008 employee stock purchase plan ( the \u0093espp\u0094 ) .\nin january 2002 , typeface vendor agfa monotype corporation threatened a college student with dmca liability for creating\nembed ,\na free , open source , noncommercial software program designed to manipulate truetype fonts .\nthe combined company will take the tivo name and be led by thomas carson , the chief executive of rovi .\npress : finn partners ricca silverio tivo @ urltoken + 1 - 949 - 439 - 7869 or investors : tivo inc . peter ausnit vp , investor relations peter . ausnit @ urltoken + 1 - 818 - 565 - 5200\ntivo suggestions uses your thumbs up and thumbs down ratings to find and record shows you might like . the more shows you rate over time , the better tivo suggestions will get at recommending interesting tv and movies for you .\nto achieve tivo\u2019s goals , i leverage the abilities , knowledge , and opinions of my colleagues at all levels .\nmacrovision corporation develops copy protection , digital rights management and electronic licensing technologies that enable content owners and software publishers to securely and flexibly distribute their products to their customers . macrovision has its corporate headquarters in santa clara , california , with international offices in london , frankfurt , amsterdam , tel aviv , tokyo , hong kong , taipei and seoul . for more information about macrovision corporation and its products , please visit urltoken .\nrovi , the company that ' s buying tivo , isn ' t very interested in staying in the hardware business .\nthis deal names tivo as the exclusive provider of advertising for national advertising campaigns in frontier communications\u2019 interactive programming guides\u2019 program listings grid and provides frontier with a license to the tivo intellectual property portfolios . with tivo advertising , campaigns will be targeted based on viewership demographics and delivered to frontier subscribers in several top markets , including those in california , florida and texas .\n( c ) macrovision 2005 . macrovision , flexnet , installshield and zero g are registered trademarks or trademarks of macrovision corporation . all other brands and product names and trademarks are the registered property of their respective companies .\nhere are five acquisitions rovi\u2019s made that led up to the tivo purchase , that helped turn the company from a little - known content protection outfit to a digital giant that will reach 28 million homes across 75 countries following the tivo deal .\n) - - tivo corporation ( nasdaq : tivo ) , a global leader in entertainment technology and audience insights , today announced the availability of the audience management platform ( amp ) that delivers on the promise of optimized audience targeting and data - driven tv . the platform is a data - agnostic system that enables revenue management executives , media planners and service providers to increase profitability through more precise , data - driven audience targeting and more effective ad inventory allocation .\ntivo ceo enrique rodriguez is leaving the company , effective immediately , after less than a year in the role . board member raghu rau will step in as interim president and ceo . shares of tivo dropped roughly 2 percent in early trading thursday .\n31 . lisa m . bowman ,\ntivo forum hushes hacking discussion ,\ncnet news , june 11 , 2001 .\n( c ) macrovision 2005 . macrovision , acp , flexnet , installshield and ripguard dvd are registered trademarks or trademarks of macrovision corporation . all other brands and product names and trademarks are the registered property of their respective companies .\nrovi ' s $ 1 . 1 billion deal to buy tivo is expected to close in the third quarter of this year . rovi has said it will ditch its own name and\nadopt the iconic tivo brand as the new company name .\nin january 1999 , the company unveiled its personal television service at the consumers electronics show . after unveiling the first working prototype of tivo in january - and despite an estimated four to five months of work remaining to complete a real working product - ramsay challenged the company to ship a tivo digital video recorder , the first dvr to ever exist , by march 31 , 1999 . despite the tight deadlines and other challenges , tivo engineers shipped out the first tivo dvr on schedule , which happened to coincide with a rare blue moon event . henceforth , the last friday in march is the official tivo\nblue moon\nholiday .\na replay of the audio webcast will be available on rovi corporation ' s website shortly after the live call ends and will remain on rovi corporation ' s website until its next quarterly earnings call . additionally , a telephonic replay of the conference call will be available through may 6 , 2016 and can be accessed by calling 1 - 800 - 585 - 8367 ( or international + 1 - 404 - 537 - 3406 ) and entering conference id 3449304 .\nrovi and tivo serve many of the largest pay - tv operators both in the u . s . and around the world .\ni applied through an employee referral . the process took 2 days . i interviewed at tivo ( bengaluru ) in december 2017 .\nlondon , uk / accesswire / march 16 , 2018 / urltoken has just released a free research report on tivo corp . ( nasdaq : tivo ) . if you want access to this report all you need to do is sign up now . . .\nnotably , tivo has lost 11 % of its value year to date versus the 19 . 5 % growth of its industry .\nmy skill set is valued even though i am an\nolder\nworker . this emphasis on value of the person , regardless of age , highlights tivo ' s commitment to diversity in the workplace . i brought experience with tv analytics products and digital advertising both from the advertiser side and supplier side to my new position at tivo . highly recommend looking at tivo in a job search .\ntivo\u2019s conversational services go beyond basic voice commands to make natural dialogue a reality . with tivo\u2019s personalized content discovery platform , consumers can use their voice to search for digital entertainment across data spaces , including linear , vod and over the top . by taking the content , user and situation into account , tivo ' s personalized content discovery platform provides fast , highly accurate results and relevant guidance .\ntivo ' s revenues surged 66 . 5 % year over year to $ 208 . 6 million , mainly backed by the acquisition of tivo inc . ' s business , new licensing agreements and launch of innovative products . notably , increasing demand for pay - tvs prompted various pay - tv service providers , tv manufacturers , mobile device makers and ott companies to make licensing deals with tivo .\nrovi corporation ( nasdaq : rovi ) reports that its chief executive officer , alfred j . amoroso , has notified of his intent to retire . rovi\u2019s board of directors will be conducting a search for the company\u2019s next chief executive officer .\nplease note that the consolidated market data for all nasdaq - listed issues is disseminated via the utp quotation data feed sm ( uqdf sm ) and utp trade data feed sm ( utdf sm ) . firms will begin to see quotation and trade data for tivo corporation on uqdf and utdf beginning in the pre - market trading hours on thursday , september 8 , 2016 .\nearlier this month , tivo reported that its paying subscribers increased to 7 million , up 27 % from jan . 31 , 2015 .\nrovi will acquire tivo for $ 10 . 70 per share in cash and stock , approximately $ 1 . 1 billion in aggregate consideration\nif you would like to register as a market maker in tivo , please contact nasdaq trading services at + 1 212 231 5100 .\ntivo , known for its devices that can record and stream television , agreed to be acquired by the rovi corporation , which makes the guides that allow users to scroll and click to watch shows . the $ 1 . 1 billion deal , announced on friday , is a turning point for two companies that have fought ferociously to maintain their places in a rapidly changing industry .\nhistorical daily stock prices for tivo since 1997 adjusted for splits and dividends . open , high , low , close ( ohlc ) data as well as percentage changes for multiple date ranges . display 20 , 50 and 200 day moving averages and export charts as images to use in articles and blogs . the latest closing price for tivo ( tivo ) as of july 06 , 2018 is 13 . 40 .\nthe new company will be called tivo as end consumers are more familiar with the tivo brand than rovi . rovi ceo tom carson will remain\u2026 ceo . also , you can expect a bunch of layoffs as rovi expects to save $ 100 million in \u201ccost synergies\u201d per year .\ntivo inc . ( tivo ) on thursday reported a loss of $ 17 . 7 million in its first quarter . the san jose , california - based company said it had a loss of 15 cents per share . earnings , adjusted for one - time gains . . .\non a gaap basis , tivo reported loss of 4 cents per share from continuing operations compared with loss of 11 cents posted in the year - ago quarter . the year - over - year improvement was mainly due to robust top - line growth resulting from the acquisition of tivo .\n\u201cour agreements with netflix represent a major milestone for tivo as we expand our offerings for the fast - growing ott space , and further demonstrates our commitment to delivering innovative technologies to new and emerging markets , \u201d said tom carson , ceo , tivo . \u201cfrom products to patented technologies , tivo is helping companies quickly adapt to a rapidly changing media industry and create beautiful user experiences that keep consumers connected to their favorite entertainment . \u201d\nthe tivo of today is not merely the device that rose to popularity in the early 2000s by giving tv watchers the ability to fast - forward through commercials . tivo technology has gained traction with cable operators around the world because it can also stream video from sites like netflix in their own boxes . many of the larger cable providers , however , have opted to create their own versions of tivo rather than work with the company .\ntivo suggestions appears as a category in the left column of the categorized my shows list . highlight it to see all of your recorded suggestions .\neveryone at tivo is an inventor . our unique # innovationbytivo inventor program enables all employees , regardless of function , to be part of our innovation engine . throughout our teams , departments and job functions around the world , tivo employees are designing and creating the next generation of entertainment technology .\nwhen integrated with the conversation module , tivo\u2019s search delivers personalized results based on viewers\u2019 spoken requests , such as \u201cturn on my favorite show , \u201d and \u201cwhat\u2019s on tonight ? \u201d viewers can even control future recordings on their personal video recorder ( pvr ) . learn more about tivo\u2019s conversation .\nwith millions of viewers and billions of ad impressions in the interactive program guide , tivo can help you reach a growing audience of receptive viewers .\nrovi corporation provides digital entertainment technology solutions for the discovery and management of entertainment content . it offers guidance , home network connection , content protection , and media recognition technologies , as well as extensive metadata on movies , music , games , television , and books .\nthe metadata support center is designed exclusively for tivo ' s metadata customers . register now for access to product documentation , news , and customer support .\nthe new tivo will focus heavily on making money by licensing technology to other companies . rovi ' s acquisition announcement pointed out that the companies have\ncombined ip portfolios of over 6 , 000 issued patents and pending applications .\n( rovi has more than 5 , 000 even without tivo ' s . )\nthrough innovation , design , audience insights and customer dedication , we\u2019re not only creating the next generation of entertainment . we\u2019re creating the next generation of tivo .\nthe move comes as tivo has been weighing strategic alternatives , and the new job brings a 7 , 500 - employee team with a big tech budget .\nenrique rodriguez , who has served as chief executive of tivo for less than a year , is leaving the company to join liberty global as technology chief .\n\u201cwe had a higher valuation for tivo than was the takeout price , \u201d said thomas eagan , an analyst with telsey advisory group llc . \u201ci see tivo as a product company that has some patents and rovi is a patent company searching for a product , and that\u2019s why this isn\u2019t a bad match . \u201d\nthe merger has brought together two leading players in the media entertainment industry , with complementary products and services , as well as a number of patented technologies . the new tivo corporation is the global leader in entertainment technology and audience insights . the company has a diverse product portfolio that ranges from interactive program guide to dvr . the combined company has emerged as the world ' s leading media and entertainment provider to deliver the ultimate entertainment experience .\na product agreement calls for tivo to continue integrating netflix into tivo set - top boxes available to consumers through a select , but growing number of pay - tv providers and retail stores . customers will benefit from the integrated offering , which includes unified search across the content catalog and a netflix button on remote controls .\nmy take on dvd decrypter i am not a lawyer just my way of thinking , as long as it was giving away free by lighning _ uk . . . . . i do not know if macrovision corporation has any control of a previous download b - 4 the sale .\nthe closing value of the transaction , based on the volume - weighted average of rovi\u2019s common stock price on the nasdaq stock market , as reported by bloomberg l . p . , for the fifteen consecutive trading days ended on and including september 1 , 2016 ( the trading day three business days prior to september 7 , 2016 , the closing date of the mergers ) , which was $ 20 . 6344 per share , and the corresponding exchange ratio for tivo common stock of 0 . 3853x , all as provided for in the merger agreement , was $ 1 . 1 billion , comprised of approximately $ 270 million in cash and 39 . 7 million new tivo shares . shares of new tivo will be traded on the nasdaq under the ticker symbol \u201ctivo\u201d . additionally , consistent with rovi\u2019s prior announcement , former tivo inc . board members daniel moloney and jeffrey t . hinson joined the new tivo board of directors as of the completion of the acquisition .\ntivo uses proprietary linear tv data with your own audience insights to drive consumer loyalty to your content , increasing efficiency for your linear and non - linear inventory .\nto increase linear and catch - up viewing for the season premiere and second episode of a popular dramedy , a major broadcast network called on tivo to assist .\nthe specter of dmca litigation has chilled speech on smaller web bulletin boards , as well . in june 2001 , for example , the administrator of avsforum . com , a popular forum where tivo digital video recorder owners discuss tivo features , censored all discussion about a software program that allegedly permitted tivo users to move video from their tivos to their personal computers . in the words of the forum administrator ,\nmy fear with this is more or less i have no clue what is a protected system on the tivo box under copyright ( or what - have - you ) and what is not . thus my fear for the site .\n31\n\u201c it\u2019s a privilege to join the tivo team and become a part of the company\u2019s ongoing commitment to entertainment innovation , \u201d said mr . horstman . \u201c from the creation of the interactive program guide to the delivery of more predictive data - driven and actionable insights , tivo continues to introduce some of the most exciting technological advancements in the space . i\u2019m excited to further the development of tivo\u2019s pioneering analytics team and look forward to the solutions we\u2019ll be able to bring to market . \u201d\ntivo offers competitive salaries , plus reward and incentive plans , including equity and an annual bonus . our matching 401 ( k ) program helps employees plan for retirement , while our employee stock purchase plan allows team members the opportunity to purchase tivo stock at a discount . for transit riders , we also offer a commuter benefit .\nthe company provides legacy content protection technologies as deterrence for unauthorized consumer copying of such programming on vcrs and recordable dvd devices . it primarily serves entertainment , consumer electronics , cable and satellite , and online distribution markets . rovi corporation was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in santa clara , california .\ncombined , rovi and tivo represent a $ 3 billion entertainment technology company , the companies said , with saving synergies of $ 100 million expected over the first year .\nthe second , thomas s . rogers , led tivo as chief executive for more than a decade until he announced in november that he was stepping down . he stayed on as chairman as naveen chopra , tivo\u2019s chief financial officer , stepped up as interim chief executive . the management shuffle gave rovi a chance to make its move .\nmore and more television viewers are migrating to youtube or netflix , creating a vulnerability for companies like tivo and rovi whose business models rely on traditional tv viewing habits . adding tivo\u2019s 10 million households to rovi\u2019s 18 million , as well as its research and development team and patent trove , arms the combined company to compete , analysts said .\nwhen it comes to activating guide inventory , tivo\u2019s advertising inventory is the undisputed leader . in addition to guide advertising , we also offer sponsored discovery , leveraging areas beyond the guide , such as recommendations carousels , where people discover content and are truly engaged . we also offer one - of - a - kind sponsored expereince inventory that lives within the sought - after tivo set - top - box footprint . tivo\u2019s advertising is a unique and effective way to reach millions of households across entertainment providers and devices .\nin april rovi \u2014 now tivo \u2014 sued comcast saying that the power remote recording and program search functions on the cable power\u2019s anyroom dvr and x1 box violated its patents .\n\u201ca very big part of the value in tivo and rovi is tied to patents and their willingness to file and litigate around their patents , \u201d said mr . crockett .\ntivo\u2019s personalized content discovery platform is revolutionizing the way video service providers deliver content to viewers , and ultimately the way consumers find something they want to watch across their devices . highly relevant search results , customized recommendations carousels , increased convenience with natural voice recognition and the insights that can help providers fine - tune the experience \u2013 tivo has you covered .\ntivo advertising provides in - program guide ads to deliver an enriched experience to its subscribers . featuring a variety of ad options , including tune - in promotions , recording reminders and watch now for video on demand ( vod ) , tivo advertising gives service providers an additional revenue stream and its customers fast and easy access to content that interests them .\nthe deal is a 40 % premium over tivo\u2019s closing price of $ 7 . 66 on march 23 , the last trading day before media speculation arose into a possible acquisition .\ntivo and rovi have been in the news lately for very different reasons . tivo has historically focused on hardware , recently releasing the tivo bolt , a set - top dvr that offers 4k streaming from the likes of netlfix and youtube . but the change in viewing habits from live and time - shifted tv to streaming has proven challenging for tivo . rovi ' s entertainment guides make up less than half of its revenue , but the company is very protective of them . rovi has filed numerous lawsuits against internet tv services such as amazon , hulu , and netflix over their creation of their own guides rather than using rovi ' s content . while hulu settled , amazon and netflix ultimately won against rovi .\nwith millions of viewers and billions of ad impressions in the interactive program guide , tivo can help you reach a growing audience of receptive viewers , specifically in the canadian market .\nin september , tivo unveiled a brand new and weirdly shaped dvr called the bolt . it combines good old dvr features with apps to stream netflix or hulu content and a service to access your recorded content on your other devices . but cable companies have commoditized this kind of devices , making tivo much less popular today than it was around 10 years ago .\nnonetheless , the actual synergies from the merger will take some time to reflect in the company ' s performance and much depends on how successfully it integrates the legacy business of tivo .\n) - - macrovision corporation ( nasdaq : mvsn ) today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire certain technology assets from cryptography research , inc . ( cri ) , the san francisco - based r & d organization focused on solving complex security problems . upon closing of the transaction , macrovision will own the spdc\nthe foregoing review of important factors should not be construed as exhaustive and should be read in conjunction with the other cautionary statements that are included herein and elsewhere , including the risk factors included in our most recent reports on form 10 - k and form 10 - q and other documents of tivo corporation , rovi corporation and tivo inc . on file with the securities and exchange commission ( \u201csec\u201d ) . our sec filings are available publicly on the sec\u2019s website at urltoken . any forward - looking statements made or incorporated by reference herein are qualified in their entirety by these cautionary statements , and there can be no assurance that the actual results or developments anticipated by us will be realized or , even if substantially realized , that they will have the expected consequences to , or effects on , us or our business or operations . except to the extent required by applicable law , we undertake no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward - looking statement , whether as a result of new information , future developments or otherwise .\ntivo provides a highly engaging , visually - rich user interface \u2013 wired magazine counts tivo among the top three companies worldwide who are \u201ctruly great at interface design . \u201d * we have some of the best developers , engineers and editors in the industry , and our eyes are always on the future . we invest heavily in best - of - breed technologies and r & d , enabling us to create without limits . more than 500 pay - tv operators globally , including leading tv service providers in the u . s . , are tivo customers .\nlondon , uk / accesswire / june 11 , 2018 / if you want a free stock review on roku sign up now at urltoken under assessment are roku inc . ( nasdaq : roku ) , seven stars cloud group inc . ( nasdaq : ssc ) , shaw communications inc . ( nyse : sjr ) , and tivo corp . ( nasdaq : tivo ) .\nit\u2019s time to say goodbye , sort of , to the company whose pioneering dvr introduced consumers to time shifting and ad skipping . some 17 years after it went public , tivo just became a part of rovi with the closing of a $ 1 . 1 billion cash and stock acquisition deal they made in may \u2014 but with the buyer now adopting the tivo name .\noffer represents a premium of approximately 40 percent over tivo\u2019s closing price of $ 7 . 66 on march 23 , 2016 , the last trading day prior to media speculation about a possible transaction\ntivo\u2019s search is compatible with nearly all ce devices and data . this compatibility , along with flexible functionality for service providers and their subscribers , creates a powerful and versatile entertainment discovery engine .\ntivo exited the quarter with cash , cash equivalents and short - term investments of $ 213 . 5 million compared with $ 290 . 9 million at the end of the previous quarter .\nin addition , rovi corporation offers home networking technology to simplify the transfer of content from one device to another within the home . the company\u2019s extensive entertainment metadata portfolio is used in its guidance and media recognition technologies , as well as licensed to online entertainment content distributors . further , it offers advertising services targeted at consumers on its ipgs .\nhalt noted that tivo ' s direct relationship with consumers has\nbeen a source of great innovation for them and stuff like that .\nbut he then said that\nbeing in the hardware business isn\u2019t something that necessarily excites us .\nit sounds like tv watchers could still get boxes powered by tivo software and services , but the hardware would be made by another company .\nin the late nineties , tivo founders mike ramsay and jim barton were working together on a joint venture between time - warner and sgl to create the first large - scale interactive television system . ramsay and barton soon realized they could build the same type of system , with far greater intelligence and at price the average consumer could afford . this idea was the genesis of tivo .\ndesigned to meet the needs of novice and expert gamers alike , tivo ' s games metadata catalog covers tens of thousands of video games with detailed descriptions , classifications , original reviews , rich imagery , trailers and more . featuring hundreds of platforms and game styles , tivo can help you provide gamers with immediate access to titles based on their genre and style preferences , and more .\nhawkey ' s team is responsible for tivo ' s ui ( whether it ' s a box , or mobile app , or streamer ) . he described how tivo now sells their software to companies like virgin media and rcn .\nthey want it for dvr recording , multi - room systems and more ,\nhe explained . they announced their new hydra system at ibc .\nrovi and tivo have invested over $ 1 . 5 billion in r & d over the past 10 years . few companies have had a greater impact on the evolution of tv and video .\ntivo\u2019s history of innovation in dvr functionality across set - top boxes , tablets and mobile devices naturally complements rovi\u2019s signature capabilities in guides , personalization , advertising , analytics and cloud services . tivo will bring together the next generation of technologies , products and critical scale necessary to address today\u2019s insatiable demand for media and entertainment and to achieve the company\u2019s strategic business goals and deliver sustainable stockholder value ."]}
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", "topic": 7}], "title": "explocity", "paragraphs": ["explocity , the bengaluru - based media and publishing company , has launched a travel magazine exec traveller , especially for travelling executives .\nthe new title is being distributed nationally by national and regional magazine distributors , and outlook retail distributors . there will also be direct distribution through explocity regional bureaus .\nexec , india ' s first magazine for business travellers , is now available on ipad and android - based smartphones and tablets . exec was launched by bengaluru - based media and publishing company explocity in 2011 .\nexplocity , promoted by the publishing group that also brings out bangalore this fortnight , chennai this fortnight , mumbai this fortnight and hyderabad this fortnight , started as a city resource listing in 1989 and became a magazine later .\nramjee chandran , chief executiveofficer and editor - in - chief , explocity , says ,\nthe largest community of travellers comprises business travellers . there is no other magazine that caters exclusively to business travellers in the country .\na significant aspect about chandran ' s enterprise is the fact that he dons several hats in the media business . besides explocity . com , he has a handful of print products under the btf publishing banner , which are solely controlled by chandran .\n1 . explocity , kingfisher & reliance timeout bookstore bring cooking events to your city executive chef rajeev arora and executive sous chef merajuddin ansari of hilton mumbai international airport displayed his culinary prowess at the culinary journeys of the kingfisher explocity great food guide 2012 explocity , the city . as it happens , kingfisher , the king of good times and timeout , jointly hosted a culinary show by executive chef rajeev arora and executive sous chef mr merajuddin ansar of hilton mumbai international airport , at reliance timeout bookstore , bandra , chefs demonstrated a step - by - step creation of some of his signature dishes like risottos and lamb chops . chef rajeev arora and executive sous chef enthralled the gathering with his skill and finesse and also gave them an opportunity to taste his dishes , leaving their palettes craving for more . the second culinary show is on may 11 , 2012 , brings together key restaurants from the kingfisher explocity great food guide 2011 mumbai , which is being presented , to the people of mumbai . this event will span over the next few weeks where other well - known chefs from other renowned restaurants will showcase their cooking expertise . don\u2019t miss the exciting demonstration on may 11 from 6 . 00 pm - 7 . 00 pm at reliance timeout , bandra . catch chef suresh shetty of four points by sheraton , as he performs magic with food . explocity :\nexplocity . com , the web site that offers city - centric information and news , is planning to go international - - to new york and dubai . later , it might go east to malay , singapore and australia in collaboration with its equity partner , news corp .\nword of mouth has been the biggest driver for explocity ' s business and the company has also conducted events to build awareness among local communities through an interactive web interface called wms ( website management system ) .\nin effect , our partners are the thousands of local merchants who build our brand subliminally , if not overtly ,\nhe said . \u00a9 2002 agency faqs !\nfor urltoken the mantra is never say die . set up in april 2000 as a website that provides city information ( television and movie listings , events ) and hardcore metro news , the company has had to tweak its functioning several times over to sustain itself .\nthe heart of the company is in media and continues to be so . the only aspect of online media that we have vacated is metro news . the other bits remain as they were ,\nramjee chandran , ceo , explocity pvt ltd , told agencyfaqs ! .\nthe content of the monthly magazine will be replicated for ipad , smartphone and tablet platforms . commenting on the development , ramjee chandran , chief executive officer and editor - in - chief , explocity , says ,\nevery smart business traveller uses a tablet like an ipad or an android , and needs to optimise his usage of the device . and , every smart business traveller needs to read exec . we want this to be the next best thing to carrying their travel essentials . we love the level of interaction this app provides for our readers .\nthe magazine for india\u2019s largest and # 1 publisher of city guides is explocity guides , which was launched in 1989 and has had an unbroken history of publishing . the magazine contains business listings and events and is published every fortnight ( once in 15 days ) . the publication is published both in print and digitally . content published in the magazine is also made available through xml to newspapers , websites and to company intranets , who infuse the city centric content with their products . ( the cover image here is of the first edition of the magazine , vol 1 issue 1 published on march 31 , 1989 . )\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nthere were no social media or messaging apps when the nellie massacre occurred . yet it happened . media reporting is taking the easy way out , . .\nurltoken reports that the assam government has been taking good care of journalists in the state . it is implementing a journalist insurance scheme , conducts press tours for journalists to bjp ruled states , and has announced a media fellowship and a republic day journalism award . there is a journalist family benefit fund in the state with a corpus of rs\nauthor search abhishek chaudhary abhishek upadhyay aditi ravi aditya sinha ajay kumar ajaz ashraf ajitha menon aman malik anand bala anil chamdia anil gulati anjali puri anup kumar aritra bhattacharya ashok malik ashutosh nayak ayaz amir b f firos b g verghese b jayashree b muralidhar reddy b . s . chandrasekhar bharat bhushan bhawana somaaya chandana banerjee charumathi supraja chintamani rao chitrangada choudhury darryl d monte dasu krishnamoorty deepshikha ghosh deeptanil ray dipu shaw elisa patnaik eliza parija farid ahmed gautam navlakha gyan varma harish khare hemangini gupta himanshu upadhayaya hoot editorial i arul aram irfan quraishi jay mazoomdar jaya uttamchandani jayashree b jeff joseph paul kadicheeni jyoti malhotra jyoti punwani kalpana sharma kanak mani dixit ketan tanna keya acharya kulsum mustafa lalitha sridhar m . r . narayan swamy madabhushi sridhar malavika karlekar malini subramaniam manish chand manjulaa manori wijesekera manu moudgil maya ranganathan meena kandaswamy moazum mohammad mohammad shehzad monika halan mp basheer muhammed sabith muralidhar reddy n p chekkutty nagamallika g nandita jha naqvi naseer a ganai nava thakuria neha dixit nirmala aravind nupur basu padmaja shaw pallavi barua pamela philipose paranjoy guha thakurta parvaiz bukhari parvati sharma peerzada arshad hamid phelim kine prabhakar kulkarni prakash kardaley prashant reddy thikkavarapu prashant thikkavarapu prasun sonwalkar pushpa achanta rahul basu rajeesh kumar rajni luthra rammanohar reddy ranjiththankappan rema nilakantan rema sundar rina mukherji rudrangshu mukherjee s r ramanujan saadia azim sachin kumar jain sajan venniyoor sanjana hattotuwa sanjay sharma sarada lahangir satraajit palchoudhury saurav datta seema guha seema sirohi seetha shailaja bajpai shangon das gupta sharda ugra shashikala s . and nikhila haritsa shefalee vasudev shinzani jain shivam vij shoba t shravya jain shubha singh shubhra gupta shubrangshu choudhary shujaat bukhari shuma raha siddharth varadarajan simran agarwal stephen carter subarno chattarji subhajit sengupta subhash k . jha sudeshna sarkar sumeet chatterjee sumegha gulati sunanda deshapriya suneetha b teresa abraham teresa rehman themrise khan uddipana goswami urvashi sarkar usha m rodrigues vamsee juluri vanita kohli khandekar vijay nambisan vinita deshmukh vinod mehta visa ravindran vishnu rajgadia zafar choudhary\nthe web site is also planning to bring city retail shops to the net , starting with movie tickets and provision stores and do its bit towards ecommerce . ` ` several crores are going into the expansion plans , ' ' said the managing director , mr ramjee chandran .\non whether the funds were coming in from the 25 per cent stake that rupert murdoch ' s news corp holds , he said that the partnership was more a ` ` strategic alliance ' ' . last december , icf ventures also took a stake in the company .\n` ` we are more than adequately funded . the web site is earning significant amounts from ads and services , ' ' he said . eventually , retail is expected to be the biggest revenue generator .\nthe news corp alliance may allow the site to ride on the latter ' s foray into convergence technologies , mr chandran said . with internet on cable , a greater pc penetration and better infrastructure , the e - commerce space may improve , he added .\nthe content has been pitched as information that residents as well as visitors could use , with a list of everything from ` ` the best gujrati restaurant to the finest barber in town ' ' .\nthe web site is also working on suitably amending the content so that it can be downloaded on pdas .\nwhen that happens , a person visiting mumbai can download the entire content on the pda and will literally have information at the fingertips .\nrepublication or redissemination of the contents of this screen are expressly prohibited without the written consent of the hindu business line .\nthe monthly magazine for business travellers will replicate the content of the print version for its mobile subscribers .\nexec features content related to commuting , hotels , travel and other topics pertaining to the life cycle of a business trip , along with interviews , profiles and content related to downtime , such as dining , entertainment , jazz , wine and business fashion . a section titled metromag provides entertainment and event listings in the six metros - 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30s and above whose jobs require them to travel frequently .\nthe first issue of the monthly offering , which was launched earlier this month , bears a cover price of rs 100 . the initial print run of the magazine is 50 , 000 copies .\nthe content mix of the magazine includes information related to commuting , airports , airplanes , hotels and other things that might be of use to the business traveller while on a tour .\nthe magazine focusses on the needs of business or executive travellers . the local section is in the form of a pullout metro mag ! it focusses on the city , covering the most happening places and events of the month . all six metros - - bengaluru , mumbai , delhi , chennai , hyderabad and kolkata , will have a metro mag ! while , the main magazine will carry information about travel destinations for the wanderlusts , there are various sections assigned for gadgets , sartorial guides for corporates , and automobiles .\nit will also have information on hotels , airlines , airports and advertising that is of interest and concern to the business traveller .\non an average , the magazine plans to have 130 pages in total , including content and advertisements .\nto market exec traveller , the 22 - year old publishing house is using direct marketing amongst its database of business executives , most of whom are frequent travellers .\nan inaugural subscription drive has also been launched , wherein the readers can avail a discount of 35 per cent on a yearly subscription . as far as distribution of the magazine is concerned , the group has tied up with bookstores , newsstands , executive hotel rooms and airports .\nthe magazine will be available across all metros ( bengaluru , mumbai , delhi , chennai , hyderabad and kolkata ) and other big cities across the country . direct distribution will also include airport lounges , hotels and other points of concentration of business travellers .\nthe group is targetting business executives in their mid - 30s and above , including professionals from any discipline from the corporate world . the demographic profile of the target group includes those who travel frequently due to their jobs .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 strict / / en\nurltoken\nprivacy & cookies : this site uses cookies . by continuing to use this website , you agree to their use . to find out more , including how to control cookies , see here : cookie policy\nin his podcast , \u201crevisionist history\u201d , that plays over 10 weeks , malcolm gladwell ( celebrated author of zany ideas , like \u201cthe tipping point\u201d ) discusses something overlooked or misunderstood from the past .\nto quote businessinsider , \u201c\u2026gladwell tells us about his beef with billionaires , police violence , and how his new hit podcast lets him explores issues in ways his books can\u2019t . \u201d\ngladwell has become the sort of guy you\u2019re always glad to see on a talk show . he brings ideas to the table that whet your appetite to learn more about almost any subject .\naccording to the detroit free press , \u201c\u2026the premiere centers on a military - 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{"id": 55705, "summary": [{"text": "queensland rail , also known as qr , is a railway operator in queensland , australia .", "topic": 13}, {"text": "owned by the queensland government , queensland rail operates suburban and long-distance passenger services .", "topic": 29}, {"text": "it also owns and maintains approximately 8,000 kilometres of track in queensland . ", "topic": 23}], "title": "queensland rail", "paragraphs": ["queensland rail & queensland national has a big range of electric locomotives and electric multiple units that operate in queensland .\nthe moreton bay rail link connects with the existing brisbane suburban network at petrie . photo : queensland rail / matt green\nipswich is queensland rail ' s traditional home , with the first rail trip running from ipswich to grandchester in 1865 .\napplied for any queensland rail position through pageup , including current and former employees .\ntransport minister stirling hinchliffe expects the queensland rail debacle to be an election issue .\nqueensland rail takes information security and privacy seriously . at this stage , pageup has been unable to confirm whether any information of queensland rail applicants has been accessed or disclosed .\nmeet queensland rail women working in non - traditional areas by viewing the videos below .\nthe organisation will now be known as the queensland rail transit authority ( qrta ) .\nhe says changes to queensland rail will make it more efficient and cheaper to run .\nqueensland rail turns 150 today . the abc looks back at some of the highlights .\nqueensland rail is a vertically integrated rail transport company comprising passenger rail services ; ownership and management of access to more than 6 , 500km of track across queensland , \u200b plus the supporting operational , network and corporate services .\nqueensland premier annastacia palaszczuk said the new rail line will be transformational for the region , especially for suburbs adjacent to the rail line .\nqueensland rail is committed to expand and improve our rail network to meet the increasing demands of our growing state . find out more .\ndr williams said the mega - ministeries were not directly linked to the queensland rail debacles .\nreport identifies $ 3 billion in savings by 2040 if alternative to queensland rail runs day to day rail operations and brisbane ' s buses .\npassage of this bill represents a significant first step in reforming queensland rail , so it delivers improved rail services ,\nhe said .\nplanning a rail holiday is easy with our varied selection of holiday packages . combining travel on queensland rail ' s fleet of trains with accommodation , sightseeing and transfers , our holiday packages capture the very best of queensland and rail travel .\nthis is my fault . this is queensland rail ' s fault ,\nshe said .\npremier annastacia palaszczuk and commissioner phillip strachan have unveiled the report into queensland rail and its recommendations .\nqueensland rail offer specially discounted tickets for primary and secondary school students travelling to and from school .\nour queensland rail travel network plays an important role in connecting regional queensland and offers the largest and most comprehensive network of long distance and tourist trains in australia . queensland rail ' s services extend along the queensland coastline from brisbane to cairns and west to charleville , longreach and mount isa .\nfreight movement across queensland is expected to double by the year 2020 , with the most rapid growth anticipated to be in south - east queensland . the southern freight rail corridor will allow for the future growth of rail freight in south - east queensland .\nqueensland rail\u2019s travel network provides long distance train trips throughout regional queensland . these services link far north and outback queensland with the rest of the state . travelling on these services allows you to relax , see some of queensland\u2019s history and enjoy the scenery .\nqueensland rail was contacted for a response to mr powell ' s remarks , but declined to comment .\nthe old and the new - queensland rail ' s new trains arrive at the port of brisbane .\nthe southern freight rail corridor has been identified as a future route connecting the western rail line near rosewood to the interstate railway north of beaudesert . the southern freight rail corridor will serve as a major freight link connecting a future melbourne to brisbane inland rail line with the existing south - east queensland rail freight network .\nqueensland rail warned customers friday ' s services would be extensively affected by an usual level of unplanned leave .\nqueensland rail has leased space at the ipswich workshops to belmond , where they have remained stabled and protected .\nthe queensland government\u2019s new generation rollingstock ( ngr ) project will see a significant increase to the south east queensland train fleet to meet the growing demand for rail services .\nformer rio tinto executive phillip strachan has been appointed to investigate what went wrong with queensland rail ' s network .\nthe nature and suitability of actions taken by queensland rail once the train crewing issues manifested under the new timetable .\nas a precautionary measure , queensland rail has reset the passwords to all queensland rail pageup accounts . if you use the platform again , you will be prompted to change your password the next time you attempt to log in .\nqueensland rail ( qr ) has fought off an attempt by the rail union to block drivers being hired externally , paving the way for the operator to hire new drivers to fix south - east queensland ' s crippled network .\nsee the multimedia presentation of the history of the beginnings of rail in queensland and why we chose narrow gauge .\nthe state government has passed laws that change queensland rail from a government - owned corporation to a statutory authority .\nqueensland rail travel are always happy to receive your enquiry . you can contact us in the following ways : \u200b\nwe have operators who provide bus connections with queensland rail\u2019s long distance train services . the operators liaise directly with queensland rail in relation to train arrival and departure times to coordinate the timing and delivery of the bus connection services .\nat queensland rail , we are working with the department of transport and main roads to expand and improve our rail network to meet the increasing demands of our growing state .\n\u201cmanaging the relationship with our clients and stakeholders is pretty complex , involving bombardier transportation australia , qtectic , queensland\u2019s department of transport and main roads and also queensland rail . \u201d\nover the next three years , 75 of the six - car sets will become part of the queensland rail fleet , allowing some of the older rail cars to be retired .\nit prompted an inquiry into queensland rail operations , which recommended the government look to fill the void by hiring externally .\ntransport minister scott emerson says the changes will allow the government to restructure queensland rail ( qr ) and outsource services .\nqueensland premier annastacia palaszczuk echoed that sentiment and said redcliffe had been waiting more than 100 years for the rail link .\nheritage steam engine bety at darra station on her way to brisbane as part of queensland rail ' s 150th anniversary .\nour citytrain network is an integrated passenger and rail access service covering south - east queensland . the network extends from :\n\u200b\u200bthrough our partnership with translink , you are able to book long distance rail tickets at some queensland rail city network stations across brisbane and south east queensland . simply review the list below to choose the most suitable location for your needs .\nfor more information including fare costs , please contact the operators . timetables are as per queensland rail long distance services .\nthe study aimed to identify a future route for a freight rail corridor connecting the western rail line near rosewood to the interstate railway north of beaudesert . the sfrc will serve as a major freight link connecting a future melbourne to brisbane inland rail line with the existing south east queensland rail freight network .\nthis timetable will maximise the benefits for the greatest number of customers across the northern rail corridor and will allow queensland rail to service the moreton bay region with its existing train fleet .\nother business to be sold are queensland motorways , the port of brisbane , forest plantations queensland and the abbott point coal terminal , which could be packaged with the goonyella rail system .\ninfrastructure australia ' s improving public transport report says :\nin queensland , the savings could help pay for cross river rail ,\nbut it contains little other data from queensland .\nas a result , responsibility for queensland rail was just half of one of five portfolios administered by deputy premier jackie trad .\nqueensland rail was not involved in the beginning of this project in 2012 , according to then - transport minister scott emerson .\nthe $ 7 billion privatisation of queensland rail , the largest float to hit the market since telstra , has kicked off .\nbut he said many people continued to confuse privatised qr national with passenger operator queensland rail , which remains in government hands .\nqueensland rail spokesman martin ryan said officials would closely monitor passenger numbers on its new redcliffe line to ensure services met demand .\nbig party at central station . queensland rail ' s heritage train bety takes a special trip from ipswich to central station .\nrepeated queensland rail fails will likely influence how people vote at the next state election , transport minister stirling hinchliffe has admitted .\nit comes after the queensland rail network went into meltdown on thursday , caused by a\nconfluence of infrastructure issues\n.\nqueensland rail recommends customers stagger their journeys , seek alternate transport or anticipate delays due to extensive storm damage affecting our network .\nin a state as vast as queensland , the rail network was vital in overcoming the tyranny of distance . the rail connected the bush to the city and the city to the bush .\nwhile the formal submissions process has closed , you are welcome to provide input to inland rail by contacting the inland rail team .\nworking in the historic ipswich rail workshops , blacksmith raine and carriage builder and painter michelle are working hard to ensure queensland rail ' s heritage fleet is in pristine condition for its 150th anniversary .\nqueensland rail chief executive bob scheuber and crt executive director colin rees at the crt headquarters in altona north . photo : jason south\nqueensland government gazette , 1863 , vol . iv , no . 87 , p . 656 queensland government gazette , 1863 , vol . iv , no . 139 , p . 1069 queensland blue book , 1864 , p . 45 queensland blue book , 1869 , p . 233 ( 43 ) queensland blue book , 1886 , p . 93 queensland blue book , 1887 , p . 101 queensland government gazette , 1991 , vol . ccxcvii , no . 55 , p . 831 queensland government directory , 1991 , pp . 76 , 82 queensland government directory , 1992 , p . 289 queensland parliamentary papers , session of 1866 , pp . 1491 - 1501 queensland parliamentary papers , session of 1864 , pp . 1153 - 1190 queensland rail , annual report 1991 - 92 , pp . 3 - 5 , 11 - 15 queensland transport , annual report 1990 - 91 , pp . 4 , 7 queensland transport , annual report 1991 - 92 , p . 4\nthe project is the largest single investment by queensland in trains and demonstrates the government\u2019s commitment to public transport in south east queensland .\nthe australian rail track corporation also completed a rigorous and extensive programme business case for inland rail . this document is the detailed assessment of why inland rail is needed and how it can be delivered .\nthe study predicts an extra 460 , 000 public transport trips by 2040 in southeast queensland , similar to predictions in the latest cross river rail project study showing rail commuters will double in 10 years .\nvisit the translink\u200b website to view all citytrain network timetables . for services relating to the travel network , please visit queensland rail travel .\npreserving this route will give south - east queensland a major reserve of freight rail capacity for the state ' s future economic growth .\nthe new 12 . 6 kilometre dual track runs from kippa - ring to petrie , where it connects with existing queensland rail infrastructure .\nclearly there is something genuinely rotten at the core of queensland rail and we need to get to the bottom of it .\nso in queensland the savings are just over $ 3 billion and the bulk of that is from queensland rail ,\nadrian dwyer , infrastructure australia ' s executive director of policy and research said .\nbrisbane commuters will be bracing for more timetable trouble , with the latest iteration of the queensland rail ' s schedule set to be reviewed .\ncommissioner phillip strachan , and now queensland rail chair , handed down his report into the beleaguered operator on monday , setting out 36 recommendations .\nthe report was immediately described as a\npolitical document\nby queensland ' s rail , tram and bus union state secretary owen doogan .\nneil became acting chief executive officer for queensland rail in october 2016 , returning to the director - general role at tmr in april 2017 .\nwith the establishment of major open cut mines in central queensland during the 1960s , queensland railways became an integral part of the coal industry .\nfreight movement across queensland is expected to double by the year 2020 , with the most rapid growth anticipated to be in south east queensland .\nqueensland rail has been , and will continue , working closely with pageup to confirm the background to this incident and how it relates to queensland rail job applicants ( dating back to 2009 ) . based on the information that pageup has provided us to date , we can confirm that :\nhowever , recently the rtbu has been informed that late last year the newman government engaged a company , ( namely king & wood mallesons ) to provide advice on franchising the queensland rail business in south east queensland .\nthe report states :\nit is the commission ' s view that queensland rail has made limited progress in this regard since october 2016 .\nfollowing that , i will outline the lnp ' s full response to the issues raised in regards to queensland rail ,\nhe said .\nqueensland rail is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace , where people\u2019s unique backgrounds , strengths and experiences are respected and valued . at queensland rail , we believe diversity and inclusion drives innovation , problem solving and team performance , which delivers better outcomes for our business and our customers .\nmr pistak said incidents involving overhead lines often caused great trauma to queensland rail staff , and can also lead to major disruptions on the network .\n\u201cour investment in the moreton bay rail line was part of the queensland government\u2019s infrastructure program which is worth $ 40 billion over four years . \u201d\nthe spirit of queensland combines modern seating and entertainment options with the charm of long distance rail travel . contemporary , comfortable and designed for relaxation .\nshe ' s the only female blacksmith in queensland rail and one of only a few in australia but that ' s really a minor consideration .\na document taken from the lnp government\u2019s website indicating their preference to privatise queensland rail through a tendering process . ( points 15 & 16 ) below the references to rail you will find the same reference to bus operations .\npeter mares : now lance hockridge first of all , the decision to privatise queensland rail is clearly a political one made by the state government , but as the head and ceo of qr , queensland rail , you ' ve been very enthusiastic about it . what are the merits of privatisation ?\nwe confirm that the incident affected pageup ' s systems only , and no information held by queensland rail on its systems was affected by this incident .\non friday , mr powell called for former rio tinto boss philip strachan ' s inquiry into queensland rail to be broadened beyond driver training and staffing .\n\u200b * conditions apply : prices are per person one - way , subject to availability . queensland rail travel reserves the right to make changes without notice\nwith more than 5 , 800\u200b staff , more than $ 6 billion in assets , queensland rail has a proud 150 year history of being a safe and reliable railway operator , contributing to queensland\u2019s economic , social and regional development .\nin the longer term , this change will give queensland rail transit authority sufficient ability to adapt to future initiatives and the needs of the growing state .\nsisters michelle mancy and raine kaitlin are doing it for themselves - and queensland rail history - by forging exceptional careers looking after qr ' s heritage fleet .\n\u00a9 the state of queensland ( office of queensland parliamentary counsel ) 2014 - 2018 ( ver . 2 . 4 . 10 . 1 rev . 4881 )\nthe inland rail implementation group report provided a report to the australian government , inland rail : melbourne to brisbane inland rail pdf : 6687 kb . this report covers the development and independent validation of a robust business case and delivery plan .\ncoal haulage from central queensland mines to ports at gladstone , hay point and abbott point comprise a significant proportion of all freight on the queensland government\u2019s rail network . as mines were developed , new lines were built and existing ones upgraded .\nallowing extra competition into public transport bodies like queensland rail \u2013 which is wholly - owned by the queensland government - and brisbane transport run by brisbane city council - was a recommendation of the australian infrastructure plan , released in february 2016 .\nqueensland rail said it was approached to allow placement of the honour board in a place of prominence , by many local communities . consequently many railway stations in queensland became home to these community expressions of pride , grief , and remembrance .\nqueensland rail is currently rebuilding its 3100 and 3200 class locos into the 3700 class , which use ac traction and only need three locomotives on a coal train rather than five . queensland rail is getting thirty 3800 class locomotives from siemens in munich , germany , which will arrive during late 2008 to 2009 . qr national ( queensland rail ' s coal and freight after separation ) has increased the order of 3800 class locomotives from germany . they continue to arrive late into 2010 .\nthe australian government is committed to the delivery of inland rail . the inland rail route has been refined over many years following a number of studies and reviews :\nand all the rail in the uk is operated in this way .\nhere at queensland rail , our mission is to be a vibrant learning organisation where safety comes first and our people and customers are central to everything we do .\nthe $ 7 billion privatisation of queensland rail , the largest float to hit the market since telstra , has kicked off , with queenslanders to be given priority .\nif the lnp has evidence of other matters within queensland rail they should provide it to mr strachan along with cabinet documentation from their time in office .\nthe eighth number the queensland journal of commerce has been forward to us . its\nvisitors to south east queensland can use go card to easily explore the region .\nthere were 75 trains originally ordered \u201415 of which had already arrived in queensland .\nthe australian government committed to the full delivery of inland rail with an additional $ 8 . 4 billion equity investment in the australian rail track corporation ( artc ) .\nthe actual moreton bay rail link contract \u2013 to build the rail line from petrie to kippa ring \u2013 was signed around august 21 , 2012 , under the lnp .\nqueensland rail has consistently worked in good faith with the unions and believe they have met all their obligations under the existing enterprise agreement ,\nms trad said .\nqueensland rail is warning of the deadly consequences of ignoring the dangers of its overhead lines , following a surge in the number of incidents over the past 18 months .\nformed of a pair of smu three - car suburban emus , the first test train reached kippa - ring on march 16 . photo : queensland rail / matt green\nfrom then stirling hinchliffe \u2013 labor ' s leader of the house \u2013 became transport minister and minister for the commonwealth games , sharing queensland rail with treasurer curtis pitt .\nngr trains are currently operating on the gold coast , airport and doomben lines , and will be progressively rolled out across the entire south east queensland passenger rail network .\ntravel in comfort along queensland ' s stunning coastline onboard the spirit of queensland . with several departures per week between brisbane and cairns , this is a great rail experience and a fantastic option to access some of queensland ` s most popular destinations including the whitsundays , townsville and cairns and a number of regional centres filled with character .\nlearn about the people behind the railway , the union movement and 1948 rail strike .\nthe inland rail project takes advantage of 1 , 200km of existing rail corridor and will involve the construction of around 500km of new track . this builds on decades of investment by the australian government , the states and artc in the australian rail freight network .\nqueensland rail ' s ( qr ) ceo , helen gluer , has resigned over the brisbane train debacle that has led to hundreds of cancelled services over the past week .\nqueensland rail has increased its bid to become a big player in the national freight market with the acquisition of crt group , one of australia ' s leading logistics companies .\nqueensland rail is committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive , barrier - free recruitment process and supportive workplace . we are also open to discussing flexible work options .\na queensland rail spokeswoman said belmond had advised the carriages of the gspe would be transferred to peru where belmond operates perurail , 50 - 50 joint venture with peruvian investors .\nthen we ' ll compare them to the private sector - my hope is that queensland rail is performing so well they ' ll be outperforming the private sector .\nbut rail tram and bus union queensland secretary owen doogan said qr national was essentially being\ngiven away\n, with the government choosing a poor time for the float .\na queensland rail spokesperson said there would be service alterations in place across the network , including morning and afternoon peak hour , affecting almost every train line in the city .\nshe has spent much of the past year in the blacksmiths shop making tools for the track gangs and working on parts for queensland rail ' s 150th anniversary steam train .\nthe report will however re - open the debate in queensland about leasing government assets .\nqueensland ' s first railway line opens from ipswich to bigges camp ( grandchester ) .\nthe competition regulator has given the green light to queensland rail ' s takeover of australian railroad group , paving the way for qr to challenge pacific national ' s market dominance .\ndownload the free , queensland rail mobile app and have instant access to download report maintenance issues , report lost property , station facility information and access to the translink journey planner .\npeter mares : and on the phone is lance hockridge , ceo of queensland rail , who is busy preparing the company for sale . lance hockridge , thanks for joining us .\nahead of the vote , chairman john prescott said qr national was an appropriate choice for the company during the structural separation from the rest of queensland rail and privatisation in 2010 .\nmr dow predicted queensland rail would fast - track the additional 25 new trains , on top of the 75 that will be received in the first three years of the contract .\nview the moreton bay rail link community consultation report ( pdf , 4 . 4mb ) .\nit ' s time to cough up for cross river rail ,\nhe said .\ndowner is delivering the infrastructure of the newcastle light rail project and keolis downer has been appointed to operate the newcastle integrated transport system including buses , ferries , light rail and interchanges .\nqueensland rail said 70 former drivers had survived initial testing to be recruited back into service , on top of 106 trainee drivers and 255 guards who have been confirmed from internal ranks .\nthe former queensland government - owned coal haulage business qr national will change its company name .\nin january 2012 , the queensland government invited bids for building road bridges for the project .\neach journey will have you discovering the amazing diversity and colours of queensland from the rainforest to the reef , the city to the outback . whether you\u2019re a first time train traveller or an experienced train enthusiast , a queensland rail journey is the perfect way to create unforgettable memories .\nit ' s so easy to travel with queensland rail as a group - and it ' s cost effective too ! we offer special concessions for travelling groups of ten or more . \u200b\u200b\nqueensland rail chief network officer , john pistak , said members of the public are putting their lives at risk by going anywhere near the lines , which remain live 24 hours a day .\npreviously the delivery of the project was split between the department of transport and main roads and queensland rail ,\nmr emerson said in a media statement on july 11 , 2012 .\naustralia : queensland rail has started test running on the 12\u00b76 km moreton bay rail link , which is expected to open for revenue service later this year . following energisation of the 25 kv 50 hz electrification in january , the first test emu operated over the line on march 16 .\nrail back on track suggest the guard station in the rear new trains may need some modification .\nupon learning of this incident , queensland rail suspended its use of pageup ' s services until we could be confident that the incident had been contained and that pageup ' s platform was secure .\nwe make no apologies for fixing the trains and giving queensland commuters the services they deserve .\nlocomotive at the cooktown railway station , north of cairns in far north queensland , circa 1889 .\nmr hinchliffe resigned as transport minister on monday after former rio tinto executive phillip strachan released his report into train crewing practices at queensland rail , with long - running issues exacerbating as qr struggled to find enough drivers for the moreton bay rail link , now known as the the redcliffe peninsula line .\nthe sfrc study was a long term planning study and preserving this route will ensure the appropriate land is available when needed . this will give south east queensland a major reserve of freight rail capacity for the state\u2019s future economic growth . any decision regarding the future construction of the southern freight rail line will ultimately depend on a range of factors , including the proposed melbourne to brisbane inland rail line .\nmr hallam , who is the historian for queensland rail , estimated there have been at least 22 different concepts and variations of the redcliffe line since the first was planned in the late 19th century .\nearlier , transport minister jackie trad accused the union trying to stall plans to fix the rail network .\nrail shaped the development of towns and industries , created opportunities for travel , and greatly improved communication .\nthe rail project was subsequently administered by the department of transport and main roads for the first time .\nmoreton bay mayor allan sutherland , mr turnbull and premier annastacia palaszczuk open the moreton bay rail link .\ncustomer feedback - at queensland rail travel we strive to provide consistent , world - class service to our customers . we would like to hear any feedback on any of our long distance or tourist services .\n, p . 37 ( queensland ' s centenary ) . retrieved july 10 , 2018 , from urltoken\nyou can purchase books from the transport and main roads heritage centre about the development of queensland\u2019s roads .\nthe railway was funded by the australian government , queensland government , and the moreton bay regional council .\naustralia : queensland rail ' s freight businesses are among the assets included in a a $ 15bn privatisation plan announced by state premier anna bligh on june 2 . qr ' s coal business will be sold , and the government is to examine the potential to sell the bulk and regional freight , retail and intermodal businesses . regional rail infrastructure could be sold or leased to the federally - owned australian rail track corp .\nalong with many other organisations , queensland rail has recently been notified by our third party recruitment software service provider , pageup , that it has identified unauthorised activity on its systems which may affect some user information .\nno further planning has been undertaken by transport and main roads since the sfrc was gazetted as a future rail corridor in 2010 . it should be noted that the australian government is progressing the inland rail project as its number one rail freight priority and is considering the sfrc as part of the alignment for this project .\nthe sale of the rail assets is expected to contribute more than a $ 7bn to state coffers . ' it also means the queensland taxpayer will not have to contribute an estimated a $ 7bn in future capital expenditure on qr infrastructure , ' said bligh . ' of that money around a $ 500m would have been used to build rail infrastructure outside of queensland as part of the company ' s interstate freight business . '\narg , which operates mainly in western australia , is owned by wesfarmers and us group genesee & wyoming . qr will buy the\nabove rail\nbusiness , such as rolling stock and terminals , while b & b will buy the\nbelow rail\nassets \u0097 about 6000 kilometres of rail track and associated infrastructure .\nbut mr emerson says passenger rail services will not be outsourced if the public sector can run them efficiently .\nrail lines like this can ' t reach capacity unless it ' s expanded at the river .\nthe redcliffe peninsula line ( formerly known as moreton bay rail link ) is a 12 . 6km double - track rail line built between petrie and kippa - ring in the moreton bay region of queensland , australia . the line is a part of a $ 1 . 2bn project being jointly developed by the australian government ( $ 742m ) , queensland government ( $ 300m ) and moreton bay regional council ( $ 105m ) .\npeter mares : lance hockridge is the ceo of queensland rail , which is being readied for privatisation , and michael roche is the chief executive of the queensland resources council representing mining companies , very unhappy with the structure of the privatisation . i think there ' ll be more fighting to come , more arguments at least .\npeter mares : well let me put this back to michael roche . michael roche we just saw asciano - the company that is competing with queensland rail through pacific national in the coalfields in queensland - they just released their profit results . they ' ve gone up massively and it ' s all been because of the money they ' re making out of queensland coal . so it does appear that competition is beginning to work .\nmichael roche : we ' ve never advocated or opposed the privatisation . our focus has always been on getting the structure of the organisation right , and even in government hands , we ' ve long advocated the full separation of the queensland government ' s coal and rail freight business from its coal trek business . lance described a very large and successful queensland rail freight business , with a national footprint , and he can be rightly proud of that business . but what he was a bit quiet on was the fact that this privatisation is the rail freight business , the national business , but with the full control of the central queensland coal network .\nthe plan highlights many vital projects like cross river rail which will provide essential capacity for the rail network , potentially doubling the number of train services to the city as well as increasing services across the entire network .\nin 1899 the mount morgan gold mining company purchased three electric locomotives to haul ore on its underground rail system .\nthe australian government will work closely with state governments on planning and environment approvals and corridor protection for inland rail .\nthe australian government further committed an additional $ 593 . 7 million in equity to the australian rail track corporation .\nmr powell said the review should also be extended to include two extra commissioners who have experience in rail systems .\nguidelines relating to political protocol , media requests , commercial filming and photography , and rail enthusiasts and amateur photography .\nsavings of over $ 3 billion could be made by having private operators run brisbane city council ' s buses and queensland rail ' s passenger trains by 2040 , according to a research from independent project study group infrastructure australia .\nmoreton bay regional council recently helped to dig up more than a century ' s worth of maps , clippings , and photographs , to provide an insight into the push to connect the peninsula to queensland ' s rail network .\n28 july 1924 : 37 ( queensland ' s centenary ) . web . 10 jul 2018 < urltoken > .\nthe queensland government ' s connecting seq 2031 transport plan unveils a sustainable transport vision for the next 20 years .\nthe redcliffe peninsula line is a 12 . 6km double - track line to be built in queensland , australia .\nand wayne swan , the former treasurer and still member for lilley just across bramble bay from the peninsula , said there needed to be more federal funding for rail infrastructure , starting with another major project for the brisbane rail network .\nconnecting seq 2031 is further evidence of the critical role cross river rail will play in brisbane ' s transport future .\ninfrastructure australia identified inland rail as a priority project , endorsing its potential to generate net economic benefits for the nation .\ncommunity consultation was an important part of the southern freight rail corridor study and helped to shape analysis and inform reports .\nconstruction of the kinsellas road station included a new overpass over kinsellas road east to cross the rail line . petrie station was also upgraded to service the new rail line . the existing parking spaces at the station were relocated and expanded .\nin the same way , queensland rail is being sold whole . the new private company will own both the trains and the tracks they run on and critics say this will create a private monopoly in the lucrative trade of hauling coal .\n\u00a9 the queensland times pty limited 2018 . unauthorised reproduction is prohibited under the laws of australia and by international treaty .\nin march 2009 queensland transport and the department of main roads joined to form the department of transport and main roads .\nartc has divided the route into 13 projects across victoria , new south wales and queensland for design and construction purposes .\nthe government will retain ownership and control of the passenger assets . ' passenger rail is an essential public service , and public services cannot be run solely to make a profit , ' said bligh . ' we will not only retain control of queensland rail ' s passenger services but we commit to restructuring and improving these services in the years to come . '\nrail travel in queensland sped into the future when the rockhampton tilt train entered service in 1998 . this electric powered train can travel at up to 160 kph . a diesel powered tilt train travelling between brisbane and cairns began working in 2003 .\nthe emu and ice rollinstock fleet disposal planning is being undertaken under the operating assets division in order to identify the optimum transition and disposal option available to queensland rail to remove these fleets from service and dispose the rollingstock and inventory on hand .\nredcliffe peninsula line trains will share the existing rail line with caboolture and sunshine coast services from petrie to brisbane central stations .\nit was 1885 \u2014 131 years ago \u2014 when the idea of a rail link to the redcliffe region first came about .\nmoreton bay\u2019s biggest public infrastructure project in more than a generation \u2013 the redcliffe peninsula rail line \u2013 has officially opened today .\ndowner also offers ticketing , passenger information , wayfinding and other technology options , as well as rail security and safety solutions .\naccc chairman graeme samuel said the competition concerns focused on bulk rail freight . however , qr had never won a bulk rail freight tender in wa and arg had never won a similar tender in queensland .\nthis suggests that , in practice , competition between arg and qr is very limited , and is likely to remain so in the future ,\nhe said .\nclearly the problems go across the entire queensland rail operation , we knew there were issues with training drivers , we knew there were issues with planning and staffing , now we see that there ' s issues with maintenance ,\nhe said .\nhe joined the queensland public sector in 2012 as ceo of translink , responsible for the public transport network across the state .\nqueensland community alliance founding assembly urltoken since our humble beginnings in 2013 , the queensland community alliance has grown progressively . we have developed our capacity to act together and build relationships across our organisations , and won victories that have addressed pressures and improved o\nmore than 100 trains have been cancelled across south - east queensland due to a shortage of train drivers , translink says .\nas part of queensland rail\u2019s recruitment process , we use a third party software service called pageup . along with many other organisations , we have recently been notified by pageup that it has identified unauthorised activity on its systems which may affect some user information .\ninland rail is making progress and the projects are in different stages . to view the status of each project , visit urltoken .\nbut historian greg hallam knows just how long residents of the region have really been waiting for rail to come to the region .\nthat long wait finally comes to an end next week when the first passengers make the journey from kippa - ring to petrie as part of an open day to celebrate the long - awaited rail link , to be known as the redcliffe peninsula rail line .\nwe need to significantly boost our rail system in seq if we are to manage our transport needs as a community .\nthe project is part of a $ 1 . 2 billion program of public transport improvements for the moreton bay region . the program includes the $ 988 million redcliffe peninsula rail line and the $ 37 . 5 million rothwell intersection upgrade which are jointly funded by the australian government , queensland government and moreton bay regional council ; and the $ 139 million lawnton to petrie rail upgrade project .\npageup has since engaged an independent third - party security firm to investigate the incident , and based on advice and assurance from pageup and this third - party expert , queensland rail has now re - commenced pageup ' s services and are accepting online applications .\nwe also have a large program of works dedicated to improving customer experience for more than 50 million customer journeys\u200b\u200b queensland rail carries each year . our station upgrade and renovation projects are aiming to deliver enhanced levels of safety , security and comfort for our customers .\nfrom gillies to gateway\u2014a history of surveying in main roads , queensland 1920\u20131988 by des simmonds recording the history of surveying within the department of transport and main roads\u2019 , this publication discusses the major contributions surveyors made in the development of queensland from 1920 to 1988 .\nwe ' ve got a plan and a vision and we ' re proud to share it with the people of queensland .\ni wouldn ' t put it on quite the same scale as queensland health in the mid 2000s ,\nhe said .\nthe moreton bay region is a rapidly growing area of queensland , with a population of more than 375 , 000 .\n\u201cthis project is not just an investment in this region , it is an investment in queensland\u2019s economy , \u201d ms palaszczuk said .\nmore than two decades on , the ara is an organisation with a mandate to unite the rail industry to work together and to influence government policy , particularly at the federal level . the ara is the champion and voice of rail in australia and new zealand .\nin brisbane the bligh government is pushing to sell queensland rail by the end of the year . they want the messy business of privatisation out of the way as quickly as possible , so voters have time to forget about it again before the next state election .\ntravelling between brisbane and cairns five times a week , the spirit of queensland redefines the modern rail travel experience with a comfortable and convenient way to access spectacular holiday destinations such as the great barrier reef , the whitsundays , townsville and cairns and everywhere in between .\nthis rfp is being issued for the provision of a technical advisor to assist determine the best value for money option available to queensland rail to remove and dispose the emu and ice fleets . this recommendation will include analysis around disposal options and will be informed by :\nthe developmental road scheme\u2014like the beef roads scheme\u2014 encouraged investment in the remote , resource - rich areas of western queensland . surveyors and road workers endured isolation , heat , dust and torrential rain but their efforts brought great social and economic benefits to remote queensland communities .\nand i anticipate plenty of listeners saying that queensland shouldn ' t be doubling coal exports in the first place , and the environmental implications of the massive expansion of queensland ' s coal and gas industries is perhaps an issue we should look at on another program .\nthe acquisition signals qr ' s firm intention to compete against rail giant pacific national , a toll holdings - patrick corporation joint venture .\ncross river rail will be a revolution to public transport in brisbane with new inner city stations which will also reenergise the cbd .\ni want queensland rail to continue to improve - i want them to improve their services , i want them to improve their frequency , i want them to improve their reliability - that ' s our aim for the first part of that ,\nhe said .\nqueensland rail will operate the ngr trains , and is undertaking a significant amount of planning and preparation to transition the new trains into daily operations . it is also working closely with the department of transport and main roads to ensure they meet strict safety and performance standards .\nqueensland museum ' s find out about . . . is proudly supported by the thyne reid foundation and the tim fairfax family foundation .\na fleet of 75 state - of - the - art metro trains is being built to drastically improve the travelling experience in queensland .\nsince the first public railway opened in england in 1825 , rail transport has spread rapidly around the world . modern rail transport provides fast and safe movement of people . long distance transport of freight by rail is economical and minimises impacts on the environment . trains such as the tilt train have made travel much faster and recent developments such as maglev technology aim to make train travel faster , quieter and more sustainable .\nthe purchase of crt . . . will assist ( us ) in establishing a true perth to cairns interstate rail freight service .\ncrt owns a strategic inter - modal depot at its 24 - hectare business park , which has direct access to the national rail network .\ninland rail will boost australia ' s gdp by $ 16 billion over the next 50 years and reduce emissions by 750 , 000 tonnes .\npeter mares : sure . i take the point that passenger rail is being separated out and will remain in government hands , and the key issue here really , i mean the big , lucrative part of this trade is the coal trade , transporting coal . now michael roche , from the queensland resources council , no - one would be surprised that trade unions are opposed to the privatisation , but i would have thought mining companies would generally support the sale of public assets into private hands . what ' s your problem with the float of queensland rail ?\nthis includes belmond hiram bingham - the luxury day train that takes guests on the scenic journey between cusco and machu picchu ,\nshe said .\nbelmond have advised queensland rail that they are now looking at opportunities to restore the carriages and re - launch the train .\nthere was a renewed call for a redcliffe rail line in 1897 , this time proposing to extend the sandgate line through to the redcliffe peninsula .\npeter mares : still , can i put it to you that we know that if you have to have an intrusive regulator , this can lead to lots of disputation , lots of problems . wouldn ' t it be cleaner and perhaps more efficient for queensland rail to have clear separation ?\ntransport minister annastacia palaszczuk and main roads minister craig wallace released the connecting seq 2031 : an integrated regional transport plan for south east queensland today .\n\u201cthanks in part to this major investment , the moreton bay region is now one of australia\u2019s fastest growing urban areas , with queensland\u2019s strongest economy .\nqueensland ' s first locomotive burnt wood , however in 1870 the government issued a directive to use coal , some of which came from ipswich .\nfollowing the end of world war i , honour boards were erected at railway stations throughout queensland to honour individuals who volunteered to serve their country .\ncheck out our maps of train services northward and westward from brisbane into rural queensland , and south from brisbane to new south wales and sydney .\nthe queensland government will contribute $ 4 . 4 billion over 32 years to fund the new generation rollingstock ( ngr ) project , which includes :\nthe timing for these projects will be outlined in future years through the queensland government ' s queensland infrastructure plan ( qip ) , which was released for consultation in july and provides a clear outline of short - term infrastructure projects , as well as forward planning for longer - term infrastructure priorities .\nopportunities to participate in the delivery of inland rail will be communicated through an open approach to market . for construction - related procurement activities contact artc .\nthe heavy rail project provides a safe and reliable transport network , eases congestion , and reduces travel time into brisbane\u2019s central business district ( cbd ) .\nthe project included the construction of six new rail stations at kallangur , murrumba downs , mango hill , kinsellas road , rothwell and kippa - ring .\nthe keolis downer joint venture is australia\u2019s largest private provider of multi - modal public transport solutions , including melbourne\u2019s tram system and gold coast light rail .\nthe project is on target for completion by december 2015 , with the building\u2019s structural framework currently going up and also rail track construction about to begin .\nprintable version home | about the rtbu | membership | circulars | divisions | contact us \u00a9 2008 rtbu queensland branch | privacy and disclaimer first floor 457 upper edward street , brisbane , queensland , 4000 . | tel : 3839 4988 | fax : 3832 1278 email : info @ urltoken site by toadshow"]}
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related tweets , 3rd party reviews , and alexa ratings .\nnew york , ny / accesswire / april 11 , 2018 / pomerantz llp announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against quantum corporation (\nquantum\nor the\ncompany\n) ( nyse : qtm ) . . .\nquantum ' s management team provides the vision and direction required for continued success . analysts have called quantum\nnew york , ny / accesswire / april 11 , 2018 / bronstein , gewirtz & grossman , llc reminds investors that a class action lawsuit has been filed against quantum corporation (\nquantum\nor the\ncompany\n) . . .\nprincipal subsidiaries : atl products vertriebs gmbh . ( germany ) ; atl products uk ltd . ; atl products international inc . ; benchmark tape systems ltd ( uk ) ; quantum data storage b . v . ( netherlands ) ; quantum peripheral products ( ireland ) ltd . ; quantum peripherals ( europe ) s . a . ( switzerland ) ; quantum peripherals ( malaysia ) sdn . bhd . ; quantum storage gmbh ( germany ) ; quantum storage australia pty , ltd . ; quantum storage japan corporation ; quantum storage singapore pte . ltd . ; quantum storage uk ltd . ; quantum storage france ; m4 data ( holdings ) ltd . ( uk ) ; sanlight inc .\nbrendan technologies , inc . , centerstaging corp . , pgmi , inc . , thermal energy storage , inc . , and trinity3 corporation\nquantum materials corp and freschfield plc today announced the execution of a funded collaboration agreement by which quantum will work with freschfield to integrate quantum materials corp advanced nanomaterials including quantum dot - based solar photovoltaics into freschfield ' s smartskinz .\nquantum corporation is a strategic investor in sectors demonstrating a strong potential for growth , particularly power generation a sector boasting outstanding opportunities . it aims to establish itself as the leading energy supply corporation in the countries where it operates . structured along market - oriented lines , it has a solid financial base and follows a highly - coherent strategy .\ndue to the economic downturn with limited it budgets and changes of customer consuming trend , quantum corporation performed poorly in both sales and stock market in year 2008 and 2009 , especially 2009 . after that , the company re - designs the strategy to launch new products and to build efficient and highly effective operating systems . quantum corporation reached positive roa and roic in 2010 .\n[ 35 ]\nlead : peter r . fink , who resigned as president and chief executive of the r . p . scherer corporation in november after losing a proxy fight against his estranged wife and other heirs of the company founder who want to sell , said tuesday that he had started his own investment company . the quantum corporation , of which mr .\nmilpitas , calif . , dec . 11 / prnewswire / - - maxtor corporation ( nasdaq : mxtr ) and quantum corporation ( nyse : dss ) ( nyse : hdd ) today announced that the waiting period applicable to the pending combination of maxtor and quantum ' s hard disk drive group under the u . s . hart - scott - rodino antitrust improvements act expired on december 9 , 2000 .\nthe joint venture will be registered in hong kong and operated as quantum materials asia co . , ltd . gtg\u2019s investment and quantum materials\u2019 patented mass - production quantum dot manufacturing technology will enable quantum materials asia to start supplying quantum dots to clients in the display , lighting and solar energy industries .\nquantum materials corp today announced the shipment of 20 grams of quantum dots to a major asia - based global company .\ndeadline alert : bragar eagel & squire , p . c . reminds investors that a class action lawsuit has been filed against quantum corporation ( qtm ) and encourages investors to contact the firm before april 16th\nlaw offices of howard g . smith announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of investors that purchased quantum corporation securities between may 10 , 2016 and february 7 , 2018 , inclusive .\nquantum materials corporation ( qmc ) , the first manufacturer of tetrapod quantum dots by a mass production continuous flow chemistry process , has been honored with frost & sullivan ' s 2012 north american enabling technology award for advanced quantum dot manufacturing . qmc ' s\nenabling technology\novercomes all quantum dot industry problems by delivering high - quality , lower - cost , and uniform quantum dots in commercial quantities for the reliable supply necessary for industrial production commitments .\nguided by the vision of a region self - sufficient in meeting its energy needs , quantum corporation is playing a major part in driving the economic growth of one of the world ' s most dynamic regions .\nwrite and run quantum algorithms on a real quantum computer with qiskit , an open source python - based software developer kit .\nquantum materials corp . ( otcqb : qtmm ) announced today it has shipped tetrapod quantum dots in sample quantities to a diversified leading asian - based electronics manufacturer . quantum materials recently developed tetrapod quantum dots to meet the client ' s performance specifications .\nfor quantum corporation\u2019s ( nyse : qtm ) shareholders , and also potential investors in the stock , understanding how the stock\u2019s risk and return characteristics can impact your portfolio is important . qtm is exposed toread more . . .\nin this article , i will take a quick look at quantum corporation\u2019s ( nyse : qtm ) recent ownership structure \u2013 an unconventional investing subject , but an important one . ownership structure of a companyread more . . .\nquantum corporation ( nyse : qtm ) , a tech company based in united states , received a lot of attention from a substantial price movement on the nyse over the last few months , increasing toread more . . .\nquantum materials ships 20 grams of quantum dots to major asia - based global company in first weeks of operation of scaled production .\n20 . on february 26 , 1996 , quantum issued a press release announcing certain new products , which was headlined and stated : quantum corporation meets accelerating storage needs of computing markets with three advanced hard drive products quantum corporation today introduced a wide range of advanced mass storage solutions targeted at various computing market segments , from consumer desktop systems to workstations and servers . the announcement features three new hard disk drive products , including a unique 5 . 25 - inch form factor device that gives home computer - 16 -\namerican cadmium - free quantum dot manufacturer quantum materials corp announced the launching of the company ' s new nano - materials online store .\nthe quantum corporation has halted production at its louisville , colo . , plant , eliminating about 430 jobs . seventy other workers will be offered chances to relocate to manufacturing operations in shrewsbury , mass . , or batam , indonesia .\nnew york , ny / accesswire / april 16 , 2018 / the following statement is being issued by levi & korsinsky , llp : to : all persons or entities who purchased or otherwise acquired securities of quantum corporation . . .\nnew york , ny / accesswire / april 12 , 2018 / the klein law firm announces that a class action complaint has been filed on behalf of shareholders of quantum corporation ( nyse : qtm ) who purchased shares . . .\nnew york , ny / accesswire / april 11 , 2018 / the following statement is being issued by levi & korsinsky , llp : to : all persons or entities who purchased or otherwise acquired securities of quantum corporation . . .\nquantum corporation generates its revenue earning from the sale of products , systems and services through its sales force and a progressive team of channel partners to reach end user customers , which range from small businesses and satellite offices to government agencies and large , multinational corporations . the products are sold under both the quantum brand name and the names of various oem customers , which is one of the primary strategies to conduct sales . nowadays , quantum corporation faces a variety of challenges and opportunities in responding to the competitiveness of the technology market which can be characterized by rapid change , evolving customer demands and strong competition , including competitors who are also significant customers or suppliers . quantum corporation also features software selections which provide disk and tape integration capabilities with the core de - duplication and replication technologies . in addition , the corporation offers a broad range of coverage options of providing professional and comprehensive supports for information technology . [ 2 ]\ncampbell and his colleagues at virginia tech have been working on certifying the authenticity of products by embedding quantum dots in 3d printed materials . quantum dots are nanocrystals produced from semiconductor materials . they glow under infra - red light and can be deposited inside 3d printed objects in unique randomised patterns . virginia tech\u2019s work to create anti - counterfeiting systems with quantum dots has been licensed by quantum materials corporation to bring it to commercialization\n.\nquantum corporation is one of the pioneers in the energy sector of south - east europe , engaging local energy resources to provide reliable energy to business and domestic consumers . a balanced asset portfolio currently includes strategic interests in five power stations .\nquantum also published this\ncorporate backgrounder\nevery day during the class period on quantum ' s web site , available on the internet .\nquantum materials corp ( otcbb : qtmm ) today announced that the united states patent and trademark office has granted quantum materials corp patent # 9577149 for the continuous synthesis of high quantum yield inp / zns nanocrystals .\nquantum dots refer to one of several promising materials niche sectors that recently have emerged from the burgeoning growth area of nanotechnology . quantum dots fall into the category of nanocrystals , which also includes quantum rods and nanowires\nboth full - scale quantum dot manufacturing and quantum dot based thin - film photovoltaic solar panel facilities can be developed today with available technologies .\nquantum corporation is a leading supplier of digital linear tape ( dlt ) technology used to backup data . it has sold more than 100 million half - inch cartridge tapes for the two million dlt tape drives in use . quantum was the largest hard disk drive manufacturer in the world before these operations were sold off to maxtor . quantum also produces disk - based data backup systems .\nthe quantum corporation , a leading disk drive manufacturer , said yesterday that william j . miller would join the company as chief executive . mr . miller joins quantum after 11 years with the control data corporation , where he was most recently executive vice president , as well as president of information services . as chief executive , mr . miller , who is 46 , succeeds stephen m . berkley , 48 , who will remain actively involved as chairman , the company said . quantum , based in milpitas , calif . , does not have a president .\n26 . after quantum released its fourth quarter fiscal 1996 results it held a conference call for securities analysts , institutional investors and quantum shareholders . in that call and in later follow - up calls with individual analysts , brown and other quantum executives told them that : \u0095 quantum was enjoying\ncarlsbad , calif . - - ( business wire ) - - oct . 6 , 2005 - - invitrogen corporation ( nasdaq : ivgn ) , a leading life science company providing innovative technologies to support disease research , announced the acquisitions of quantum dot corporation and the biopixels ( r ) business unit of biocrystal , ltd . and the early closing of the biosource international , inc . ( nasdaq : bioi ) acquisition .\ndirectly to the retail market . the release was headlined and stated : quantum enters retail channel with distinctive storage solutions for end users ; quantum bigfoot\nquantum corporation ( the \u0093company\u0094 or \u0093quantum\u0094 ) submits this letter in response to comments from the staff of the securities and exchange commission ( the \u0093staff\u0094 ) received by letter dated april 13 , 2007 relating to the company\u0092s form 10 - k for the fiscal year ended march 31 , 2006 , filed june 12 , 2006 .\ndenver - based post - production house citizen pictures deployed a new quantum\u00ae xcellis workflow storage solution , powered by the quantum stornext platform and integrated by quantum partner storexcel , to achieve greater efficiency in meeting tight production deadlines .\nwith this advancement , quantum materials corp . tetrapod quantum dots can be produced with a quantum yield greater than 80 % , a brightness that increases the performance of this fluorescent marker alternative in biological assays and other applications .\nquantum engaged duff & phelps , llc , an independent valuation advisory firm , to assist management in its determination of the fair value of the intellectual property rights ( \u0093ip\u0094 ) related to the patent cross license agreement with storage technology corporation ( \u0093stk\u0094 ) .\nnew york , ny / accesswire / april 11 , 2018 / pawar law group reminds shareholders who purchased shares of quantum corporation ( nyse : qtm ) from july 27 , 2016 through february 7 , 2018 , inclusive ( the\nclass . . .\nglancy prongay & murray llp reminds investors of the april 16 , 2018 deadline to file a lead plaintiff motion in the class action filed on behalf of investors that purchased quantum corporation securities between may 10 , 2016 and february 7 , 2018 , inclusive .\nnotwithstanding the above , the corporation strongly cautions investors that the completion of the acquisitions remains subject to certain conditions , including but not limited to , the corporation obtaining funding from its lender in an amount sufficient to pay the purchase price ( the\nacquisition financing\n) , as well as certain regulatory approvals required in connection therewith , including the approval of the tsx venture exchange . as of the date hereof , the corporation has not secured such acquisition financing , and there can be no guarantee that such acquisition financing will be obtained .\nlaw offices of howard g . smith reminds investors of the april 16 , 2018 deadline to file a lead plaintiff motion in the class action filed on behalf of investors that purchased quantum corporation securities between may 10 , 2016 and february 7 , 2018 , inclusive .\nstockholders of quantum dss , which like quantum hdd is a tracking stock of quantum , will receive on a one - for - one basis shares of the then - independent company comprising all of the operations and assets of the current quantum dlt & storage systems group . additionally , dss will incur special accounting charges upon completion of the transaction related to conversion of quantum employee stock options .\ninformation , brown sold 90 , 000 shares of quantum stock - - 99 % of his quantum holdings - - for approximately $ 2 . 1 million .\ncontact : leigh nixon , public relations , + 1 - 408 - 944 - 6538 , or leigh . nixon @ urltoken , or renee budig , investor relations , + 1 - 408 - 944 - 4451 , or renee . budig @ urltoken , both of quantum corporation\nabout quantum quantum is a proven global expert in data protection and big data management , providing specialized storage solutions for physical , virtual and cloud environments . from small businesses to major enterprises , more than 50 , 000 customers trust quantum to help maximize the value of their data by protecting and preserving it over its entire lifecycle . with quantum , customers can be certain \u2122 they\u2019re able to adapt in a changing world \u2013 keeping more data longer , bridging from today to tomorrow , and reducing costs . see how at urltoken . quantum , the quantum logo , be certain and dxi are either registered trademarks or trademarks of quantum corporation and its affiliates in the united states and / or other countries . all other trademarks are the property of their respective owners .\ndrives and pcmcia - based flash memory cards . quantum ' s products meet the\nby ibm , and it enables ibm to use certain patents owned by quantum .\nis invalid and unenforceable , and that it has not been infringed by quantum .\nappellate court ' s decision . quantum believes that this ruling , if upheld on\nand quantum ' s manufacturing of those products . there can be no assurance that\nquantum leads the market in mid - capacity 5 . 25 - inch drives .\nquantum supports customer efforts to backup , replicate and archive data in cloud locations . for each q - cloud offering quantum provides support to ensure successful customer cloud operations\ncreate and run algorithms on real quantum computing hardware through the ibm q experience .\nquantum fireball se - hard drive - 2 . 1 gb - ultra scsi series\nquantum fireball se - hard drive - 6 . 4 gb - ata - 33\nquantum bigfoot ts - hard drive - 6 . 4 gb - ata - 33\n3 . 5 - inch family including the quantum fireball 640 / 1280 series and the quantum fireball 1 . 0 / 2 . 1 / 3 . 2 tm series hard drives with fast scsi or fast ata - 2 controllers , quantum sirocco\nthere is no question that the future is very bright for quantum dots .\nquantum dxi4601 12tb disk deduplication backup appliance - nas server - 11 . 6 tb\nas expected , the digital equipment corporation signed an agreement yesterday to sell its disk storage business to the quantum corporation for $ 400 million . digital had acknowledged two weeks ago that it was in negotiations with quantum . as part of the agreement , digital will transfer 5 , 000 employees to quantum ' s payroll , including 3 , 500 full - time and 1 , 500 temporary workers . charles f . christ , vice president of digital ' s components division and the executive who oversaw the deal for digital , said these employees were not included in the 20 , 000 job cuts the company has scheduled for the next 12 months .\nthe quantum corporation went to court yesterday in an unsuccessful effort to stop the imation corporation from selling data storage tape drives made under a license granted by quantum in 1999 . the suit , filed in california state court in santa clara county , came two days after imation filed its own lawsuit accusing quantum of , among other things , seeking to fix storage equipment prices and to restrict market access by refusing to approve imation ' s products . imation began selling its products earlier this week without obtaining quantum ' s approval , as required under the original license . michael a . brown , the quantum chief executive , said imation ' s drives had failed to meet quantum ' s reliability and compatibility standards . a hearing on quantum ' s request for a restraining order was scheduled for oct . 26 . imation ' s antitrust case , proceeding in a federal court in minnesota , seeks $ 450 million in damages and an injunction against anticompetitive behavior . chris gaither ( nyt )\nleading north american quantum dot manufacturer quantum materials corp today announced plans to introduce a new class of high - reliability cadmium - free quantum dots at the society of information display ( sid ) display week 2015 international symposium in san jose june 1st .\nquantum dss stockholders will get stock in the new quantum corp . on a one - for - one basis . \u0093the dss tracking stock gets expired and becomes quantum stock but gets traded under the same ticker symbol ( dss ) , \u0094 brown said .\ntoronto , ontario ( fscwire ) - quantum international income corp . ( the\ncorporation\nor\nquantum\n) ( tsxv : qic ) announces that it has entered into separate asset purchase agreements with triple 7s amusement , llc (\ntriple 7s\n) and lucky star amusement , inc . (\nlucky star\nand together with triple 7s , the\ntargets\n) , in each case , dated may 8 , 2017 pursuant to which lucky bucks , llc , a limited liability company indirectly controlled by the corporation ( the\npurchaser\n) , will acquire certain of the assets comprising the businesses of the targets ( the\nacquisitions\n) . for additional details regarding the targets , see the corporation ' s news releases dated january 30 and 31 , 2017 .\ntrailblazer ( trademark ) and quantum fireball ( trademark ) 3 . 5 - inch desktop\n( i ) on october 3 , 1994 , quantum acquired portions of digital . the\nbrief - luenmei quantum says q1 net profit up 31 . 7 percent y / y\nquantum bigfoot cy 6 . 4gb ide 6 . 4at ts06a011 hard drive tested good ship\njanuary 3 , 2017 quantum materials corp appoints founder stephen b . squires chairman and ceo\nquantum international income corp . provides update with respect to acquisitions in the georgia gaming market\nto learn how quantum lattus may fit in your environment , explore the solutions below .\nquantum dxi4601 12tb disk deduplication backup appliance - nas server - 11 . 6 tb series\nquantum materials corporation has chosen the greater austin area in texas to relocate headquarters and to establish the company ' s r & d ; labs . after considering attractive proposals from texas , north carolina and florida , quantum materials corp . ( qmc ) has decided that austin ' s\nsilicon hills\noffers superior business advantages to emerging companies in both the nanotech and biotech fields .\nkahn swick & foti , llc and ksf partner , the former attorney general of louisiana , charles c . foti , jr . , remind investors with large financial interests that they have only until april 16 , 2018 to file lead plaintiff applications in a securities class action lawsuit against quantum corporation .\nthe quantum corporation of milpitas , calif . , a leading manufacturer of winchester disk drives , said it had filed a patent infringement suit against the nec corporation , nec information systems inc . and mountain computer inc . the suit , filed in federal district court in san jose , calif . , charges that two of nec ' s hard disk drive products and the use of one of those products in mountain computer ' s add - on hard disk drive technology , i . b . m . pc and compatible computers , violates the patent on technology used in quantum ' s disk drive products .\n22 . beginning in february 1996 , quantum distributed a\ncorporate backgrounder\nto securities analysts , members of the financial press , quantum shareholders and potential investors . it stated :\nthrough dec . 31 , 2011 , quantum is offering a free dr vmpro system with the purchase of any vmpro 4000 and quantum vision\u2122 management software ( quantum ' s global management and reporting software that gives users a single centralized portal for their vm backup solution ) .\nquantum materials has closed funding necessary to acquire and deploy automated equipment for significantly increased tetrapod quantum dot production . this production capacity has been designed to provide a reliable means of scaling quantum dot manufacturing under conditions that tightly control synthesys parameters that are necessary for high quality materials . forecasts for quantum dots across several industries have increasingly described a market under rapid expansion .\nquantum materials is developing specialized quantum dots for nanoaxis to functionalize with their proprietary biomedical nanomaterials for a multiplexing drug delivery platform for drug / gene therapy and diagnostic medical devices technologies . the technology alliance allows these technologies to be developed rapidly due to quantum materials ' ability to create the highest quality quantum dots in quantities necessary to support multiple projects with timely deliveries .\nquantum corporation was founded in 1980 , and in that time , it has become one of the world\u2019s leading storage solutions providers for the computing industry . most of you associate the quantum name with quality hard drives , but in addition , they also manufacture tape drives , network attached storage ( nas ) appliances , and solid - state systems . quantum has also begun to supply hard drives for the emerging personal video recorder ( pvr ) market , which includes such devices as the tivo .\n24 . in early april 1996 , brown and other quantum executives communicated with todd bakar of hambrecht & quist to provide him with favorable information about quantum for a research report bakar was preparing on quantum , knowing bakar would use that information in his report . on april 8 , 1996 , hambrecht & quist issued a report on quantum , authored by bakar , which repeated the information provided to bakar by quantum and stated : \u0095 the company has witnessed\na fraud on and damaged class members in violation of the federal securities laws , and for selling their shares of quantum stock at artificially inflated prices while knowing of material adverse information regarding quantum . in committing the wrongful acts alleged , the defendants pursued a fraudulent scheme and course of business in order to inflate the price of quantum stock and deceive the investing public regarding quantum ' s products , the success and competitive position of its business , the quality of its management and quantum ' s prospects , thus permitting quantum ' s insiders to sell off over $ 6 . 5 million worth of their quantum stock at artificially inflated prices .\n40 . during the class period , while quantum ' s insiders were issuing false and misleading statements about quantum , seven of quantum ' s insiders - - the individual defendants - - sold 265 , 543 shares of the quantum stock they owned for proceeds of over $ 6 . 5 million , to profit from the artificial inflation in quantum ' s stock price their fraud had created before the truth became known and quantum ' s stock price crashed . notwithstanding their access to material non - public information as a result of their positions with the company , quantum ' s insiders sold the following amounts of quantum shares at artificially inflated prices throughout the class period while in possession of material non - public information : - 31 -\nto quantum peripherals colorado , inc . (\nqpc\n) . the business acquired was\nif you\u2019re still skeptical about the quantum threat , you may wonder , \u201cwhat\u2019s the rush ? \u201d the emergence of quantum technology as a compelling agent for advancement and change has actually been a slow burn . the concept of a quantum computer has been around since the early 1980s , and we\u2019ve known since 1994 that quantum algorithms ( algorithms only quantum computers can run ) will someday break our existing security standards . since 2000 , the european commission has invested more than 350 million euros in research on quantum technologies and quantum information , and we\u2019ve seen that ibm , microsoft , google , and other american ict companies are leading the way in investment in quantum technology research and development . once practical quantum computing is achieved , the impact on data transmission and storage controlled and conferred by these large enterprises will affect all internet users .\nexplore educational resources , tutorials , and experiment with quantum devices through the ibm q experience .\ntoday , quantum computing is a researcher\u2019s playground . in five years , it will be mainstream\nquantum bigfoot cy - hard drive - 6 . 4 gb - eide / ata - 2\nmarch 2016 update from clay dr . nathan stott presenting at quantum dot forum newport beach ca\nglobal quantum dots market is expected to reach usd 8 , 246 . 8 million in 2023\nquantum dots in biotech offer improved performance at the same or lower cost of current technologies .\nquantum materials is pleased to post these transmission electron microscope ( tem ) images of two batches of tetrapod quantum dots produced recently in our labs . the images confirm just how perfect and uniform we can produce tetrapod quantum dots for a fraction of cost of traditional production methods .\n54 . defendant brown acted as a controlling person of quantum within the meaning of \u00a720 ( a ) of the exchange act . by reason of his position as a director and officer of quantum , brown had the power and authority to cause quantum to engage in the wrongful conduct complained of herein . quantum controlled each of the individual defendants and all of its employees .\n11 . defendant quantum has its headquarters in milpitas , california . the shares of quantum were traded in an efficient market on the nasdaq national market system during the class period . quantum is a developer , manufacturer and marketer of disk drives and other data storage products . quantum has established a site on the internet world wide web at http : / / www . quantum . com . according to quantum , the site provides up - to - the - minute company information vital to customers , investors , analysts , the press and computer users . - 9 -\nunited states patent and trademark office has granted quantum materials corp patent # 9577149 for continuous synthesis of high quantum yield inp / zns nanocrystals . this is an important milestone consolidating and protecting our intellectual property for large scale volume synthesis of non - cadmium quantum dots\nwe have begun continuous - flow volume production of high - efficiency blue quantum dots that we believe will play an inportant role in the future of quantum dot light - emitting diodes ( qd - leds ) .\nproforma basis , quantum ' s sales for fiscal 1994 would have been $ 3 . 0 billion\nbrief - lock - up period for luenmei quantum ' s 199 . 9 million shares to end\nfamily of high - end desktop pcs : 5 . 25 - inch hard drives ; quantum fireball\n.\nquantum also admitted that shipments of its bigfoot 5 . 25 inch drives would be\nquantum bigfoot cy 6 . 4gb ide 6 . 4at ts06a011 hard drive tested good ship | ebay\nquantum materials corp announced today that it has provided tetrapod quantum dots ( tqd ) to an advanced medical device manufacturer to optimize performance of an\nengineered spectrum\nquantum dot - enabled light source to better provide useful data to researchers and practitioners that has not been easily discernible until now .\nfscwire - quantum international income corp . provides update with respect to acquisitions in the georgia gaming market\nearl wiggins joined maxwell in august 2006 as senior director of manufacturing and was promoted to his current position in february 2008 . before joining maxwell , he was vice president , continuation engineering with maxtor corporation , a manufacturer of computer disk drives . previously he spent 15 years with quantum corporation , a manufacturer of computer storage products , where he advanced through a series of senior engineering and management positions , culminating with his appointment as vice president , customer and quality engineering . he holds a b . s . degree in electrical engineering from rose - hulman institute of technology .\nwith this advance , researchers and manufacturers have the opportunity to now incorporate quantum materials tetrapod quantum dots into new state - of - the - art electronics products that require industrial scale amounts of material .\nplace : quantum sells their products through many different distribution channels through more than 100 countries . distribution channels include value - added resellers ( \u201cvars\u201d ) , original equipment manufacturers ( \u201coems\u201d ) , other suppliers , and direct - sales from quantum . quantum ' s products are considered highly accessible to customers .\n) plaintiff , ) ) complaint for violation of vs . ) the securities exchange act ) of 1934 quantum corporation , michael a . ) brown , william f . roach , young k . ) sohn , gina m . bornino , deborah e . ) barber , mark jackson and steven c . ) wheelwright , ) ) defendants . )\n( trademark ) and quantum empire ( trademark ) 3 . 5 - inch high - capacity products :\n( i ) on october 3 , 1994 , quantum acquired portions of digital ' s business . the\nqmc entered into agreement with uniglobe kisko . for distribution of advanced qmc quantum dot and related nanomaterials .\nquantum dots ( qd ) market revenue will reach $ 5 . 04 billion , globally , by 2020\ndeadline in lawsuit for investors in quantum corp . ( nyse : qtm ) shares announced by shareholders foundation\nability to manage your backup environment directly from your iphone or droid smartphone with our quantum vision app .\nquantum rdx\u00ae removable disk drives fast , simple , reliable and affordable disk - based data . . .\ncontact : bob wientzen public relations quantum corp . ( 720 ) 406 - 5667 email contact : urltoken\nunfortunately , quantum ' s marketing department got into the habit of using\nfireball\nto describe all of quantum 3 . 5 inch ide drives , not just the high - performance models . this caused no end of confusion \u2014 and undoubtedly helped quantum sell its slower 3 . 5 inch models to the unwary .\nwe\u2019re proud to be the first company focused on the quantum threat to offer a complete quantum - resistant security solution for commercial use . \u2018complete\u2019 means that we\u2019re giving you the tools to create quantum - resistant versions of the three types of security schemes that are needed for secure online transactions : public key encryption , digital signatures , and key agreement . isara\u2019s quantum resistant ( iqr ) toolkit contains three quantum resistant algorithms that security experts can implement today without the need for quantum computers . view the full technical specifications on our website , check out the toolkit samples on github , and contact us to talk about how to manage your quantum risk and take the first steps toward the next generation of security . visit our blog to learn more .\nthe quantum corporation , a maker of cartridges and disk drives that store computer data , said yesterday that it would cut an unspecified number of jobs by march , the end of its fiscal year , to reduce costs . because of the action , quantum will take charges of about $ 4 million to $ 5 million before the end of the fiscal year , the company , based in san jose , calif . , said in a filing with the securities and exchange commission . shares of quantum rose 8 cents , or 3 . 4 percent , to $ 2 . 43 .\ndata protection and big data management specialist quantum announced a software platform to help businesses employ cloud - based data . the new platform is centered on quantum vmpro technology and its new virtual deduplication appliance , dxi v1000 .\nsubstantially shorten time - to - market . quantum ' s ssds fit any standard 3 . 5 - or\npowered by stornext , quantum scale - out storage enables high - speed shared access to your critical data .\nibm q is an industry - first initiative to build commercially available universal quantum computers for business and science .\nshares of her quantum stock - - 100 % of her holdings - - for $ 581 , 633 .\nthe individual defendants unloaded 265 , 543 shares of their quantum stock , pocketing over $ 6 . 5 million\nsept 16th 2016 quantum materials corp . continues work for joint development partner , increases strategic personnel and lab space\ncompleted proof of concept for producing tetrapod quantum dots (\ntqd\n) using the micro reactor process .\nsource : quantum international income corp . ( tsx venture : qic , tsx venture : qic . u )\nin 2014 , quantum acquired symform inc . ' s cloud storage services platform and development team . the move provides quantum with technology and expertise to leverage scale - out storage and data protection to expand its offerings .\nquantum dxi appliances deliver the most efficient backup and dr solution for companies in all industries around the world .\ncontact : bob wientzen public relations quantum corp . ( 720 ) 406 - 5667 bob . wientzen @ urltoken\ncontact : alice borda public relations quantum corp . ( 408 ) 944 - 6727 alice . borda @ urltoken\na quantum dot solar cell typically uses a thin layer of quantum dot semiconductor material , rather than silicon wafers , to convert sunlight into electricity . quantum dots , also known as nanocrystals , measure near one billionth of an inch and are a non - traditional type of semiconductor . management believes that they can and will be used as an enabling material across many industries and that quantum dots are unparalleled in versatility and flexible in form .\ninternational solubles corp . , internet capital ventures & association , inc . ( n / k / a atlantis studios corporation ) , intratel group , ltd . , iqrom communications , inc . , irutil co . inc . , and isni . net , inc .\nthe 21st century will be the quantum dot era . the kilogram quantity mass production of quantum dots is clearly a game - changer . high quality , high quantity and lowest price quantum dots will increase the rate of change and new products will cascade into the marketplace once manufacturers learn to integrate higher efficiency / luminescence quantum dots into their products . this level of change represents a new paradigm that will create new industries , products and jobs in science and industry . the list of possible quantum dot applications is ever expanding . we see creative new applications waiting for the availability of quantum dots . we see a multitude of new jobs made possible by qd .\n2000 : maxtor buys competitor quantum ' s hard drive business . at the time , quantum is the number - two drive maker , behind seagate ; this acquisition makes maxtor the world ' s largest hard drive manufacturer .\nquantum materials corp today announced that the company will be presenting its heavy metal - free quantum dot film by appointment to television , monitor and mobile display manufacturers at the 2017 consumer electronics show in las vegas this week .\nthe quantum corporation said yesterday that it had hired the former microsoft president and chief operating officer , rick belluzzo , as chief executive , succeeding michael brown , 43 , who will remain as chairman . mr . belluzzo ' s appointment as head of the maker of computer data - storage devices is effective sept . 3 , quantum said . mr . belluzzo , 48 , quit microsoft on may 1 in a reorganization giving steve ballmer and other top executives more control of the world ' s biggest software maker . quantum , whose fiscal 2002 sales fell 29 percent from 2001 , has struggled with declining sales as customers like hewlett - packard and dell computer resold fewer quantum machines in a slowdown in computer - technology spending . before microsoft , mr . belluzzo was responsible for all of hewlett - packard ' s computer systems and storage products , quantum said . shares of quantum rose 24 cents , or 11 . 5 percent , to $ 2 . 32 . they had fallen 79 percent this year . quantum is based in milpitas , calif .\nmatthews studio equipment group , meridian point realty trust 83 , more cash for life ( worldwide ) ltd . , new york networks , inc . ( f / k / a caliper acquisition corporation ) , nomatterware , inc . , normark ventures corp . , and novaheadinc\nquantum corporation is also the worldwide independent leader in open systems tape automation revenue , and also a major supplier of tape drives and media through more than 100 countries . its product range covers from entry - level autoloaders to enterprise libraries , and it data management software provides technology for shared workflow applications and multi - functioned archiving in high - performance , high volume storage environments .\ncompany announces availability of ' strong shift ' quantum dots in commercial quantities through patented continuous flow synthesis process .\nquantum materials corp announced today that it has received its increased capacity equipment and is launching mass production of advanced materials several months ahead of schedule . as an emerging provider of quantum dots , nanoparticle materials and related platform technologies ,\nterrible executive management team , poor financial decisions and risky sales practices is the root of the decline of quantum .\nquest and quantum are collaborating to deliver joint solutions that reduce redundant data storage during the backup and dr process .\n2 . 1 / 4 . 3 family for entry - level and unix workstations , pc - based servers and disk arrays .\nthis is an impressive and comprehensive product announcement from quantum ,\nsaid alexa mccloughan , group vice president at international data corporation , a leading market research firm .\nwith the 5 . 25 - inch form factor drives for consumer pcs and the gigabyte per platter fireball tm products , quantum is effectively leveraging technology for oem markets , appealing to ever - fragmenting customer needs .\n* * * according to bill roach , quantum ' s executive vice president for worldwide sales ,"]}
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", "topic": 19}], "title": "science week ireland", "paragraphs": ["maths week [ ireland ] maths week ireland aims to raise awareness , appreciation and understanding of mathematics for all . mainly for teachers\ncork science festival is main partner of science week ireland , and one of the largest stem engagement events in the irish science calendar .\nbritish science week is an annual celebration of science , technology , engineering and maths .\nthe theme of the 2006 science week is ' the science of the future ' with 380 events and workshops throughout ireland .\na listing of books received at science during the week ended 17 april 2009 .\nto create a greater focus on engineering that was possible through science week , calmast decided to establish waterford engineering week ( 2006 ) . this festival is now aligned to the engineers ireland national engineering week which was founded the following year . engineering week emphasises hands on workshops and presentations . engineering week 2019 will take place from 2 - 8 march .\nscience foundation ireland , wilton park house , wilton place ( 5 , 098 . 82 mi ) dublin , ireland dublin 2\nscience week takes place from 11 th - 18 th november . for further information visit urltoken\nscience week ireland is an annual week - long event in ireland each november , celebrating science . it is the largest science festival in the country , involving tens of thousands of members of the general public in workshops , talks , laboratory demonstrations , science walks and other science - related events and is a wonderful opportunity for young and old to get hands - on with science , technology , engineering and mathematics .\nminister humphreys announces \u20ac1 . 8 million investment in 23 new science foundation ireland industry fellowships\n( pdf , 520 kb ) for holding a great national science week event at your school .\nscience week ireland is organised by discover science & engineering , the government\u2019s integrated programme for science , technology , engineering and mathematics ( stem ) awareness and promotion . further information on events across the country is available on urltoken\nplan a tech week activity at home using our tech week activity sheets , cliste primary school resources or scratch programming lesson plans .\nas part of science week ireland 2008 , lifetime lab is running afternoon science club sessions from 3 . 30 \u2013 4 . 30 pm on tuesday 11th and wednesday 12th of november 2008 .\nthe school theme for national science week 2015 is making waves \u2013 the science of light , based on the international year of light .\nwe partner with lots of organisations to support and deliver stem events in ireland , from large scale scientific conferences to exciting public events such as science week .\nlifetime lab will continue to run the popular classroom workshop programme for primary schools during science week 2008 .\nsei [ ireland ] home of sustainable energy ireland , the country ' s national energy authority . mainly for teachers\nsomething fishy [ ireland ] learn about water and fish in ireland . mainly for children but teachers will find useful\nto celebrate science week 2007 discover science & engineering in association with women in technology and science ( wits ) and the royal irish academy will bring together some leading scientists during science week . the science week lecture series will run from 13th - 16th november . the lecture series is free to the general public and it is aimed at improving the level of understanding of the role that science and engineering play in our everyday lives .\nthe 2017 national science week teacher resource book will focus on australia\u2019s sustainability science and highlights those issues that are unique to australia and our region .\nemerging technologies and the latest developments in science and engineering were the focus of the 2006 science week , in the 10th year of the initiative .\nthese documents will assist you in organising , promoting and running your national science week event . you can also\nthe theme for science week ireland 2009 is ' science - - inspiring creativity and innovation ' , which links to the european year of creativity and innovation ,\na statement from the organisers said .\nthis year ' s science week was one of the best yet with 400 events taking place across the country .\ncommenting on the success of science week ireland 2009 , peter brabazon , programme director of discover science & engineering , said ,\nscience week is a fantastic way to introduce young people to the wonders of science but also to demonstrate its relevance to people of all ages . it is brilliant to see the year - on - year rise in the popularity of science week , and we can only hope that we continue to go from strength to strength . of course none of this would be possible if it wasn\u2019t for the enthusiasm and support science week receives from the organisers and volunteers across the county .\nurltoken and nature watch ireland [ ireland ] people of all ages can map and learn about ireland ' s flora and fauna on this interactive website . mainly for children but teachers will find useful\nbritish science week 2018 will take place 9 - 18 march 2018 . find out more at our dedicated microsite : urltoken .\nexhibitions and lectures will be running at schools , colleges and labs across the country this week to promote the relevance of science , as well as to highlight its importance to ireland ' s economy .\ndiscover science and engineering programme [ ireland ] urltoken is a resource for people of all ages who are interested in science . it includes information on science , engineering and technology events , activities , news , links and careers in ireland . mainly for teachers but children will find useful\nprevious supporters of science week : - 1 . enterprise ireland : ( forfas department of enterprise , trade and employment . ) 2 . discover science & engineering 3 . abbott ireland diagnostics division 4 . fort dodge laboratories ireland 5 . stiefel laboratories 6 . b braun hospicare ltd 7 . baxter health care 8 . masonite ireland 9 . ida ireland 10 . bank of ireland 11 . the book nest 12 . birdwatch ireland 13 . campbell catering 14 . sligo chamber of commerce & industry 15 . sligo county council 16 . sligo credit union 17 . harmac 18 . smyths toys 19 . toy city 20 . cannings house and garden centre 21 . the sligo champion ( or urltoken ) and 22 . elanco , including eli lilly and company ; lilly in ireland\nfor more infrmation about british science week including how to get involved by pledging your event , finding an event near you or participating in a citizen science activity , please visit urltoken .\ninterested in supporting ireland\u2019s nationwide festival of technology ? in order to make the week as successful as possible we have a number of sponsorship opportunities available . please contact the tech week team on info @ urltoken or 087 228 2950 to find out more .\nat science foundation ireland , we believe in the ability of science , technology , engineering & maths to effect positive change in the world and drive a sustainable international economy .\nschool zone [ ireland ] a source of resources and information on the wide range of supplies available for teachers and parents in ireland . mainly for teachers\ncongratulations to the 263 schools that have been successful in receiving grants of up to $ 500 to help them conduct a range and variety of science activities during national science week . more information .\nin 2016 we will embrace the \u2018technology\u2019 in stem , in particular autonomous technology , with the national science week school theme drones , droids and robots .\nthe national science week theme poster for 2015 has been sent to all schools and is also available to download ( 3 . 3 mb , pdf ) .\nwere the warnings about storm emma overblown ? these photos from around ireland . . .\ntry science [ usa ] great science ideas , good teacher page . mainly for teachers but children will find useful\nscope [ ireland ] scope - the tv show that loves science , engineering and technology . full details of the show week by week are available here , with loads more information on the events , celebrities and cutting edge technology covered on the show . there are also fun competitions and test - yourself quizzes . mainly for children but teachers will find useful\nthe free open day organised by the mayo county enterprise board was to a mixture of exhibits and hands - on science shows . it was a hugh sucess this year and science ireland had a big attendance at its three science shows held on the day .\nedukate [ ireland ] a resource with lots of fun , interactive games covering a number of science topics . mainly for children but teachers will find useful\n80 primary school children took part in the rcsi \u2018come to your senses ' workshops in the royal college of surgeons in ireland ( rcsi ) on monday , 12th november . as part of science week and the rds science live demonstration lecture programme , the workshops used the theme of the five human senses to encourage senior primary school students to develop an interest in the science of the human body and the environment in which they live . the workshops are in line with the theme of this year ' s science week which is \u2018everyday experimenting ' .\nthe frog blog [ ireland ] the frog blog is a website created by humphrey jones and jeremy stone , science teachers of st . columba ' s college , dublin , ireland . it aims to provide an online tool for the promotion of science within their school , and across the country . teachers mainly\neverything you need to know about big week on the farm 2018 . nightly from monday april 9th to friday 13th\nthe aim of science week is to promote the relevance of science , technology , engineering and mathematics ( stem ) in our everyday lives and to demonstrate the importance of these disciplines to the future development of irish society and the economy .\nfrom lie detectors to remote control helicopters , budding scientists put their skills to good use at it sligo yesterday to mark the start of this year ' s science week events .\nmaynooth university & maynooth university logo are registered trademarks of the national university of ireland , maynooth .\nenfo [ ireland ] excellent resource for environmental education . mainly for teachers but children will find useful\nhighlights from science ' s online daily news site , science now , this week include a closer look at einstein ' s brain , birthing in neandertals , the reason leaves turn red in the fall , and a crash of cosmic proportions .\nepa [ ireland ] home of ireland ' s environmental protection agency , an independent public body which has a wide range of functions to protect the environment . mainly for teachers but children will find useful\nthe school theme for national science week in 2018 is game changers and change makers . this could refer to individuals , teams , technologies or ideas \u2013 what does it suggest to you ?\nscoilnet [ ireland ] the main irish website for education . mainly for teachers but children will find useful\ntech week is ireland\u2019s nationwide festival of technology aimed at students , parents and the public . tech week is made up of a range of classroom and community activities taking place across ireland \u2013 in libraries , schools , community centres , and many other locations . these activities give students a chance to develop their interest in technology subjects , examine potential career prospects , learn new skills , be creative and , most importantly , have a lot of fun .\nand if that\u2019s whetted your appetite for all things science , then check out the full event listings below to find lots of fun events in your area \u2013 there are hundreds and hundreds all around the country . science week is 13 \u2013 20 november nationwide .\nscicentre primary science self study materials [ uk ] useful background science for primary teachers - developed for self - study . mainly for teachers\nsome of the main highlights included the annual science & technology fair at the institute of technology , sligo which kicked off science week on sunday 8th november . a number of free lectures open to the public took place in the science gallery , trinity college dublin . this year\u2019s lecture series featured talks by damini kumar , the irish ambassador for the eu year of creativity and innovation ; the tyndall institute ; clarity and sustainable energy ireland .\nthe future earth poster has been created for schools to help them plan their science week activities . it lists highlight events in each state and territory and links to other great science resouces . download and print your own a3 future earth poster ( 4mb , pdf ) .\nthe primary science initiative was awarded a bursary to run the workshop as part of the rds science live demonstration lecture programme which funds the development of creative and engaging workshops for primary school students , delivered in the rds and in locations around ireland .\neurope\u2019s longest standing science festival , the british science festival will make its way to hull in 2018 ! read more about previous years here .\nbritish science week is a ten - day celebration of science , technology , engineering and maths - featuring fascinating , entertaining and engaging events and activities across the uk for people of all ages . british science week provides a platform to stimulate and support teachers , stem professionals , science communicators and the general public to produce and participate in stem events and activities . anyone can organise an event or activity , and the british science association helps organisers plan by providing free activity and support resources . we welcome and support any type of organiser , from schools to community groups , and from local businesses to large national cultural institutions . the resulting programme of events is a hugely varied and eclectic mix . british science week 2017 saw over 2 , 300 events engage almost one million participants , with activities taking place across the uk .\nto give you a flavour of the creativity , inspiration and fun that british science week brings to communities , schools , cultural spaces , public places and national institutions , watch our highlights film from 2016 .\ncalmast has been running science week in the region since 1998 and in 2017 reached 10 , 000 participants in lismore , dungarvan , waterford , tramore , clonmel , kilkenny , new ross and wexford . international , national and local presenters bring science alive for all ages . the next south east science festival will take place 11 \u2013 18 nov 201 8\nroom 108 - primary science [ canada ] lots of free ( and fun ! ) interactive science games . mainly for children but teachers will find useful\nthere are a lots of ways you can get your students , class , year level , school and community involved in national science week . your participation can be as simple as a display in the school library , or as complex as a whole - school science fair . here are some\nas part of science week 2007 , which runs from 11 \u2013 18 november , we have just announced a lecture series which is free to the public . please find more information below and apply for tickets online .\nthe mission of the irish computer society foundation is to further ireland\u2019s educational and cultural participation in the worldwide information society .\nscience spin , ireland\u2019s science , research and nature magazine is now available as a page turner online . to view the latest issues just click on the link below : spin plus see also : urltoken the magazine is also on sale in easons , etc . in hard copy .\nif you\u2019re a school who received a grant , here\u2019s a media release template ( 184 kb , docx ) and an example media release ( 185 kb , docx ) to help you promote your involvement in national science week .\njasmine glavey from aghamore had a hair - raising experience when she assisted declan holmes from science ireland with the van de graff generator , demonstrating static electricity . the show was part of the mayo science and technology festival open day held on 15th nov 2009 in the tf royal hotel .\nfeedback on \u201c5 nifty science experiments you can do at home with the kids\u201d .\nthe academy of science is developing a project office for future earth in australia .\nthe making waves : the science of light resource online ebook is now available .\nscience with me [ usa ] bright ideas for teaching science to young children . [ please note - subscription required to view content ] . mainly for parents / teachers\nthe book was prepared by the australian science teachers association ( asta ) teacher and contains an abbreviated curriculum map of the australian curriculum : science covering years f - 10 . this has then been used to develop a curriculum map of light topics addressing most content descriptions from the science understanding and science as a human endeavour sub - strands .\nto discover more about the science behind the cosmetic products you use every day , join us for our lecture and panel discussion with industry experts on the science of beauty .\nirish peatland conservation council [ ireland ] curriculum resources on the bog . good on how to plan a field trip . mainly for teachers\nin an unusual decision , science this week retracted a 2005 report without the agreement of all the authors ( see p . 463 ) . the report describes a method , dubbed magic , to identify drug targets by tracking protein movements in live cells .\nscience ' s policy blog , science insider , reported this week on an innovative approach to provide the best malaria drugs to the world ' s poor ; revising the clean water act to protect seas against ocean acidification from atmospheric carbon dioxide ; the nomination of william brinkman , former head of research at bell labs , to run the $ 4 . 8 billion office of science at the department of energy ; and other stories .\nesb [ ireland ] useful resources for the teaching of electricity . try smart spark ' s challenges mainly for teachers but children will find useful\narmagh planetarium [ ireland ] find out about a typical school visit to the , the digital theatre shows , the mobile planetaruium and more .\nblackrock education centre [ ireland ] comprehensive set of make and do nature projects using recycled materials . mainly for children but teachers will find useful\nscience night - robot soccer - friday 17 nov from 6 . 30pm - 8 . 30pm\n\u200bscience night open labs 6 . 30 pm \u2013 8 . 30pm for all the family .\ngaelscoil na r\u00edthe visit this 2010 junior spider award winning website for lots of science ideas .\n\u00a9 rcsi royal college of surgeons in ireland , 123 st stephen ' s green , dublin 2 , ireland . tel : + 353 1 402 2100 email : info @ urltoken equality diversity and inclusion | statement of commitment | freedom of information | privacy policy | disclaimer | site map\nseomra ranga [ ireland ] the aim of the website is to share practical resources for the primary school classroom on the web . mainly for teachers\nnational science museum ( exhibition ) st . patrick\u2019s college , 6 . 00pm - 8 . 00pm\nmarine dimensions [ ireland ] an independent consultancy dedicated to knowledge , awareness and sustainability for the marine environment . mainly for teachers but children will find useful\nentitled \u2018chemistry in your kitchen\u2019 children aged 10 - 12 years old can take part in a hands on practical session that will explore some interesting chemical reactions in your kitchen . if you would like to learn how to make plastic from milk , come along and try out this special lifetime lab science week science club . pre - booking is required . admission will be \u20ac3 per child .\ncreating futures [ ireland ] this climate change education resource for senior primary classrooms consists of 10 lessons to inspire inquiry , creativity and cooperation . mainly for teachers\nscience foundation ireland staff are working from home today due to the severe weather , and will do so while a status red weather warning is in place for dublin and the surrounding areas . please contact us by email if you need to get in touch .\nthe pollinator project the pollinator project is a celebration of ireland\u2019s wonderful pollinating insects including our busy bees . unfortunately they have been having a very hard time lately and this project aims to give them a helping hand . while the project aims to encourage an interest in natural science from a young age , it also hopes to draw attention to the plight of the bee in ireland . workshops delivered by green bee education .\nscience foundation ireland staff will continue to work from home on thursday 1st and friday 2nd of march due to the status red weather warning that is in place for dublin and the surrounding areas . please contact us by email if you need to get in touch .\nsci - spy [ ireland ] this excellent resource has lots of information and activities for 5th and 6th class students . mainly for students but teachers will find useful\njust forests [ ireland ] just forests are ireland ' s longest established non - governmental development education organisation working solely on global poverty - related tropical forestry / timber issues from a local development perspective . you ' ll find videos , quizzes , jigsaws and downloads on this website . mainly for teachers but children will find useful\npollock overcame blindness to win bronze and silver medals for northern ireland in the 2002 commonwealth rowing championships and in 2009 travelled 770 kilometres to reach the south pole .\nthe exploratorium , san francisco [ usa ] the site of the world famous science museum . plenty of resources for teachers and children - look for the science snacks . mainly for teachers but children will find useful\n\u00a9 2018 american association for the advancement of science . all rights reserved . aaas is a partner of hinari , agora , oare , chorus , clockss , crossref and counter . science issn 1095 - 9203 .\nenergy in education [ ireland ] the energy in education website , developed by the sustainable energy authority of ireland ( seai ) in collaboration with the department of education and skills , is designed to help school to improve energy management practices , reduce school operating costs and protect the environment . mainly for teachers but children will find useful\nfuture earth launched in 2015 and is a major 10 - year international initiative to advance global sustainability science .\nbbc schools science clips [ uk ] excellent set of resources . mainly for children but teachers will find useful\npiaras kelly pr \u2013 public relations in ireland is powered by wordpress 3 . 7 . 27 and k2 beta two r167 by michael and chris rss entries and rss comments\nnews images provided by press association and photocall ireland unless otherwise stated . irish sport images provided by inpho photography unless otherwise stated . wire service provided by associated press .\nprimary maths [ ireland ] on this site you will find resources that have been contributed by teachers and other educators interested in the teaching of mathematics . mainly for teachers\nclass maths [ ireland ] class maths is a free resource and contains various maths games which are suitable for primary school students . mainly for children but teachers will find useful\ncalmast , the centre for the advancement of learning of maths , science and technology at waterford institute of technology .\na simmering debate in the genomics community about the likely value of genomewide association studies to gauge inherited risks of developing common diseases went public last week in commentaries published online by the new england journal of medicine .\nthe closing date for the 2017 / 2018 sfi discover science and maths awards is fast approaching . sign up now !\nsfi research centres are making important scientific advances , enhancing enterprise and industry , training students with critical , in - demand skills , supporting regional development , and enhancing ireland\u2019s international reputation .\nalso in the documentary pollock reveals how he encouraged ireland ' s rugby team to \u201cturn the impossible possible\u201d in a stirring speech prior to the historic win over new zealand in chicago .\nrealising the fundamental importance of mathematics calmast established maths week ireland ( 2006 ) which has become the biggest festival of its kind in the world with over 300 , 000 participating across the whole island . over 50 partners : universities , institutes of technology , visitor centres , and other groups host and support events . activities are also offered online and schools across the island do amazing activities in - school .\ninishowen maritime museum and planetarium [ ireland ] inishowen maritime museum has a state - of - the - art planetarium . find out more about it on the website . for teachers and children\nteaching ideas for primary teachers [ uk ] an excellent resource for primary teachers , all subjects including science . mainly for teachers\na tree new to science dominates the vegetation over an area of at least 8000 km 2 in an african war zone .\nat the launch ' tumble circus ' entertained the young audience with an introduction to quantum physics and the science of atoms .\n\u2018come to your senses ' has been developed to ensure direct relevance to the primary science curriculum and is part of rcsi ' s primary science initiative ( psti ) which aims to support the teaching of science in the classroom . today ' s workshop compliments the \u2018come to your senses ' summer course which rcsi runs for primary school teachers to introduce them to hands - on and fun ways of teaching science . the initiative is a component of the reach rcsi programme which promotes recreation , education and community health .\ns stands for seasonal . we want people to realise that if it\u2019s not in season then it has been imported , increasing its food miles , therefore producing more pollution . of course there are fruit and vegetables that cannot be grown in ireland . fruit and vegetables that can be grown in ireland should always be your first choice . help reduce pollution by reducing your food miles and buying local .\ncoillte - learn about trees [ ireland ] worksheets on trees for all classes in the primary school . child friendly , well graded worksheets , simple access . mainly for teachers but children will find useful\nupton noble school [ uk ] the ' science ' section provides great resources for teachers . mainly for teachers . mainly for teachers\nmark pollock chats to rick o ' shea about his search for a cure for spinal injury on the frontier of medical science .\nst . colman ' s n . s , clara st . colman ' s n . s ' s blog posts up to date information on activities the children do , such as discovery primary science , art , and their visits to accredited discover science centres .\nrt\u00e9 . ie is the website of raidi\u00f3 teilif\u00eds \u00e9ireann , ireland ' s national public service broadcaster . rt\u00e9 is not responsible for the content of external internet sites . images courtesy of urltoken and getty images\nplanet aqua [ ireland ] planet aqua aims to raise awareness of the aquatic environment . the site contains a downloadable teacher ' s manual to help deliver the primary school sese science curriculum using aquatic examples which is aimed at 5th and 6th class students , a virtual exhibition and a regional directory . mainly for teachers but children will find useful\ninver national school the school\u2019s website \u2013 lovely science resources , look at the sound walk and the \u2018egg\u2019citing experiments and their microscope work .\nroger frost ' s website [ uk ] excellent for ideas for ict and science , good for suppliers of software . mainly for teachers\nrt\u00e9 . ie is the website of raidi\u00f3 teilif\u00eds \u00e9ireann , ireland ' s national public service broadcaster . rt\u00e9 is not responsible for the content of external internet sites . images courtesy of urltoken and getty images .\na number of inventors , technologists and scientists from various walks of life will explore the science behind everyday items , from soccer boots to cosmetics , as well as discussing popular topics such as space travel and forensics in order to bring science to life in an interesting way .\nmicrosoft reveals imagine cup 2011 winners , unveils $ 3 million grant program creators of winning student projects hail from bangladesh , brazil , denmark , france , greece , ireland , korea , poland , romania and taiwan .\nthe science of beauty event will bring together some leading scientists in the field of cosmetic science to reveal the innovative thinking that goes into making cosmetic products . not many people realise the vast science that underpins the cosmetics industry and the many different types of scientists who work on creating innovative and beneficial products \u2013 development of which can take years to ensure that they meet the needs of consumers to enhance appearance and well - being .\nmoneystown national school website for a busy school in co . wicklow with a special section dedicated to their work on the discover primary science programme !\nplanet science [ uk ] good site with lots of activities and ideas for children , teachers and parents . mainly for children but teachers will find useful\nthey are not perfect , but they ' re a big improvement over what scientists have been living with since 2001 . that ' s how many scientists feel about the draft guidelines on human stem cell research released last week by the u . s . national institutes of health .\nthe school grant round closed on 23 april . the successful applicants were announced in may . the grant round is administered by the australian science teachers association .\nsuccessful projects were announced in late may . the grant pool of $ 90 000 is provided by the australian government department of industry , innovation and science .\nthe robert boyle summer school was established in 2012 as the first irish cultural summer school for adults exploring the role of science in our society . the 7\nwe run the all - party parliamentary group on diversity and inclusion in science , technology , engineering and maths ( stem ) . find out more here .\nscience , technology , engineering and maths camp for secondary school pupils . will run from 5 - 8 june 2018 . cost \u20ac80 . booking with calmast @ urltoken\nmash [ ireland ] this is an irish website that offers teachers rewards for sharing resources . it provides help and resources for teachers when planning and gives teachers the chance to win prizes for sharing ideas with others . there are resources on a huge range of themes including maths and science related topics , e . g . shapes , addition , electricity , spring , shells , plants and scientists . mainly for teachers\ndr . sheila willis is director of the forensic science laboratory , a position she has held since 2002 . prior to that , she was deputy director and head of the chemistry section . she completed her undergraduate degree in ucd where she also carried out her phd research on organometallic chemistry under the supervision of professor a . r . manning . she was recently chair of the european academy of forensic science and has been active in the european network of forensic science institutes since its inception .\ncit blackrock castle observatory [ ireland ] visit the website for information on school tours , the stardome mobile planetarium , the web of stars workshop , signals from space and the wide range of activities and resources that the observatory provides for teachers and students .\nfuture earth is a global community of tens of thousands of world - class researchers , projects and institutes brought together around an international research agenda focusing on sustainability science .\nback to science . i just put up some stuff on my web site for biology students . have a look at : urltoken or just go to the home page of urltoken and look for the leaving cert . biology stuff . wish i could get involved in science week \u2013 but it seems a closed shop \u2013 run by \u2018the big boys\u2019 with a focus on technology . natural sciences seems to be left out . pity really since this century will see more of a fusion between technology and biology than ever before . a friend of mine did physics in tcd and is now working on a ph d . in cambridge in nanotechnology / biology .\nfrom 9th - 18th november , experience our program of free public engagement events , open days , science tours , talks , exhibitions , shows , workshops and school visits .\nyep , oingo boingo said it best . we\u2019re here today to go through some extremely fun , easy and educational science experiments you can do at home with the little ones .\nsmart futures stem careers roadshow : smart futures is a government initiative working with industry , research and education partners to give career talks to secondary school students around ireland . our smart futures stem careers roadshow will help challenge misconceptions about science , technology , engineering and maths ( stem ) . get the inside scoop from employees on what it\u2019s really like to have a career in stem , and explore the many opportunities that stem education has to offer . urltoken\nfollow the fleet [ ireland ] this website aims to bring a world of maritime adventure , imagination and education to the class room . it ' s designed to complement & incorporate the sese curriculum as set out in the primary education syllabus . follow the fleet 2008 has a host of features that can be utilised to convey concepts in geography , general science and history to pupils aged between 7 and 9 . mainly for children but teachers will find useful\nthe 88 page game changers and change makers teaching resource book is now available from the australian science teachers association as a free interactive online book and a pdf to download and print .\nwith this theme in mind , we will examine and explore the importance of creativity and innovation and the vital role it plays in science , engineering and technology ,\nthey added .\nduring national science week 2007 , which ran from november 12 - 16 , cscb scientists helped over 1000 primary and secondary school pupils discover the magic of chemistry . 10 schools and over 200 students attended scienceworks at ucd conway institute . participants on the half - day workshops got the opportunity to tour the facilities and meet researchers , learning that for a scientist the most important thing is to be passionate about your work and enjoy being part of a team . the lab session featured , in addition to chemistry , neuroscience , bioinformatics and dna .\ngoing into its fifth year , the festival has already been a huge success , with tens of thousands of people participating in activities in previous years . the tech week team would love you to get involved and here are ways you can by inspire the next generation by organizing technology - related activities in your local schools or communities . these could include :\nsteve spangler science [ usa ] spangler , who is probably best known for his now famous mentos and cola experiment , is a teacher and an advocate of hands - on science and inquiry - based learning and he is a regular on us television . this website has a science experiment section and is easy to navigate with experiment categories ranging from light , colour and density to rocks and minerals . there is also a top ten list of experiments on the home page including , ' how to make a folding egg ' and ' cloud in a bottle ' . mainly for teachers\ndiscovery 2009 , cork\u2019s interactive science exhibition , took place in city hall on 14th to 18th november and featured workshops , shows and events all across cork city and county , in schools , libraries and other venues . family days were also held on saturday 14th november and sunday 15th november . the galway science & technology exhibition took place on sunday 22nd november in the galway bay hotel & leisureland .\nenergy in education [ ireland ] the energy in education website , is designed to help school to improve energy management practices , which can provide a range of teaching opportunities in science and maths and for developing skills by involving pupils in taking meter readings , reading and understanding bills , and gathering and analysing energy use data . there are a whole range of resources including videos , guides and workbooks to download , including one for primary school pupils to help them to be energy detectives in their school . mainly for teachers\nthe resource book aim to raise awareness of sustainability science and all of the sciences \u2013 social , natural and applied \u2013 and encourage positive actions that make a direct contribution to the earth becoming more sustainable .\njust don\u2019t tell them they\u2019ll learn anything , and they\u2019ll be all for it . check out urltoken if these experiments have tickled your fancy for lots more info on how to get the youngsters into all things science .\ncappawhite n . s . our website gives a glimpse at our school activities , ranging from discover science to the green flag committee . have a look at the photographs of our tours , concerts and much more .\nthe environmental society at it sligo scooped first prize at the inaugural green planet awards which was held at the cultivate centre in temple bar . congratulations to the campaign directors , patrick mcloughlin , grace herbert ( both in 2nd year environmental science , in 2008 / 2009 ) and vanya lambrecht ( 4th year fine arts ) as well as the other members of the team . their project , ' eco - eating week ' won them a brand new ' reva ' electric car worth in excess of \u20ac13 , 000 as the top prize in this year ' s awards , under the environmental awareness theme , ' eco - eating ' .\ncalmast coordinates the stem elements of ireland\u2019s premier street performance festival . this is an opportunity to bring stem to the people . spr\u00f3g is the young people\u2019s festival and runs from 30 july \u2013 5 august at garter lane arts centre and spraoi runs 3 - 5 august when calmast and partners turn the whole of hanover st into a stem street .\ncloverfield n . s . cloverfield is a 2 - teacher rural school in east limerick , the website contains a variety of pages including information about their participation in the discovery science programme and green schools , a recycling initiative .\nstem outreach hub . it was established in 2003 to address issues in stem ( science , technology , engineering and maths ) building on work of the south east schools science initiative commenced in the 1990 ' s . the centre leverages the resources of wit ( in particular the staff and students and venues ) and works in partnership with schools , industry and business , local authorities , public bodies and non - governmental organisations . calmast is now funded by\nfor 16 years calmast has entertained thousands at the bt young scientist and technology exhibition coordinating a south east science region stand . calmast also runs scifest @ waterfordit a regional young scientist competition which is now a third the size of the btyste . the\nst eunans n s this web link gives an insight into the fun , educational activities within st eunan ' s n . s . , raphoe . there is an overwhelming view in st eunan ' s n . s . , that science is cool !\nreach rcsi works in partnership with primary and post primary schools , youth and community groups together with the local community on the design and delivery of educational initiatives including grinds / homework clubs , science workshops , sports & health programmes and an education information service .\nmaths and science have been an important part of irish school education since the foundation of the state . this talk will cover our building of an archive of old stem exam papers and look at some of the ways the exams have changed over almost 100 years .\ns . n . r\u00e9alt na mara s . n . r\u00e9alt na mara is located in the lovely seaside village of rosses point , co . sligo . the website details some of the many activities the pupils are involved in including discover primary science and green schools .\njoe edwards jr was selected as a nasa pilot astronaut in 1994 , in the 15th group of astronauts . he piloted the last american crewmember to the russian mir space station and flew the closest flying maneuvers ever attempted around an orbiting space station in the history of manned space flight in the orbiter endeavour . joe is also a graduate of the navy fighter weapons school ( topgun ) and a former chairman of the board of the national science center , a science , mathematics and engineering educational organisation created by the u . s . congress .\nlough boora parklands [ ireland ] lough boora parklands , a beautiful new landscape at the heart of ireland , offers a unique visitor experience . a range of activities ensures that there is something for every visitor . roam the walkways and meadows and engage with this extraordinary landscape . interact with art and nature in one location or use it as a place to take some exercise . pursue your favourite hobby ( cycling , angling , birdwatching , photography ) or use it as an educational resource . avail of our picnic facilities . the visitors pavilion provides information about lough boora parklands extraordinary past , as far back as 9 , 000 years ago , the unique flora and fauna , industrial peat harvesting and the artwork created in the parklands since 2002 . lough boora parklands is open 365 days a year with open access for all . teachers and kids\nst martin de porres n s this is our school website , featuring lots of aspects of our school life . you can see our art work and stories , our sporting and other activities , news about all our projects , and of course our discover primary science page !\npiaras , if your bloggers want to know what a shameless plug is , just read on . the best and definitive interactive \u2018nature\u2019 web site in ireland is mine at urltoken . i run ireland\u2019s first spring watch and autumn watch using yahoos maps to plot sightings of events such as the first leaf fall or first arrival of flowers . the site also hosts the national road kill survey , which passes data to the national road authority . other wildlife projects include surveys on mammals , lizard and biodiversity . all the data can be viewed on either yahoo maps or flash maps county by county . the site can also be used by professionals because it takes in data using the irish grid system and lat / long readings . i would be interested in bloggers opinion of the site . plug , plug plug . don\u2019t worry piaras , i\u2019m more shameless than you .\nurltoken is a full participating member of the press council of ireland and supports the office of the press ombudsman . this scheme in addition to defending the freedom of the press , offers readers a quick , fair and free method of dealing with complaints that they may have in relation to articles that appear on our pages . to contact the office of the press ombudsman lo - call 1890 208 080 or go to urltoken or urltoken\non this page you ' ll find ideas for help with event ideas and running a school event . once you ' ve organised your event , ensure that you register it in our event diary . need more help ? contact your local representative from the australian science teachers association .\nspace scoop [ eu ] universe awareness ( unawe ) , a programme endorsed by unesco and the international astronomical union ( iau ) has developed space scoop to share exciting new astronomical discoveries and inspire children to develop an interest in science and technology . mainly for children but teachers will find useful\nscoil naomh br\u00edd , mayo scoil naomh br\u00edd is situated on the killala road , ballina , co . mayo . we have been participating in the primary science award of excellence for 5 years now . we have an active green schools committee and have received our second green flag in 2009 . check out our website for lots of information !\nemma o ' kelly chats to some of the youngsters about how they envisage the future . suggestions include everything from robot teachers to triple decker buses . she also talks to minster for enterprise , trade and employment miche\u00e1l martin who comments on how kids at primary level are enjoying science and this needs to be extended into second level education .\nst . eithne ' s gns welcome to the st . eithne ' s school website . this website was created and is maintained by the students , teachers and parents of st . eithne ' s . check out our news page for latest updates and of course our science page which you can get to by clicking on the activities link .\ndublin zoo family farm [ ireland ] dublin zoo , a city landmark and discover primary science and maths centre , has added to its list of attractions with the family farm , an exciting joint venture with agri aware . the one acre farm has pigs , sheep , goats , cows and poultry as well as a vegetable garden and the website has a wealth of resources for teachers interested in exploring the topic of agriculture . the family farm website offers a ' meet the animals section ' where children can get to know some of the residents including and a kids section with interactive games and fun facts ; who knew a pig can run a mile in seven minutes ? a range of teaching resources are available on the website to download from the ' dig in ! ' pack . these include modules and lesson plans to teach about the farm , where our food comes from and the environment . mainly for teachers\ndiscover science and engineering provided two interactive science shows on each day of the festival - the wonders show from estonia and sue mcgrath ' s amazing science2life show . \u201cit was absolutely fantastic , a brilliant learning experience , very engaging and lots of fun for the students and us teachers , \u201d said emer whyte , a teacher from st peter\u2019s boys school in bray , who escorted a group of students to the event . on november 20 , ucd school of chemistry and chemical biology hosted the royal society of chemistry schools lecture by professor david smith , university of york . professor smith won a royal society of chemistry higher education teaching award in 2005 and estimates that he has lectured to over 25 , 000 school students .\nlifetime lab will also have a stand at the discovery 2008 interactive science exhibition at the city hall cork from sunday 16th \u2013 wednesday 19th november 2008 . come and join us for the family day on sunday 16th november from 3 - 6 pm . school groups can visit the exhibition from 9 . 30 am \u2013 4pm monday 17th to wednesday 19th november 2008 .\nholy cross school , tramore a school website packed with interesting pages about many topics , including our discover primary science work . we even have photos of the day the coastguard helicopter landed on our school playing field ! they told us all about their work & about the rotor blades on their helicopter , as we ' d been learning about rotor blades in class for the dps project ."]}
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[ 2 ]\nthe only benefit from the pc tools purchase was the added maintenance and privacy tools to norton products . norton security products were superior to pc tools security products except for threatfire which is now added to norton products .\nback to your desktop , right click to delete the pc tools antivirus free icon .\nsymantec has announced it has signed an agreement to acquire australian security vendor pc tools .\nstep4 : delete pc tools antivirus free related registry keys in order to complete uninstall pc tools antivirus free , you need to clean up all the associated registry keys as well .\nsymantec has been sued for running fake\nscareware\nscans that induce people to pay for subscriptions to pc tools registry mechanic , pc tools performance , toolkit , and norton utilities .\npc tools internet security performs very well against the hundreds of similar programs on the market .\nsymantec has dropped the pc tools range of security software , leaving the australian company that it acquired in 2008 to concentrate on its system tuning products .\n\u00a9 2018 malnory , mcneal & company , pc all rights reserved . web builder cs : websites for accountants\ncant remember any hardcore pc . tools software fan , so no one for crying , thats sad\nc : \\ program files \\ pc tools registry mechanic \\ unins000 . exe\n/ log\nin may 2013 , symantec announced they were discontinuing the pc tools line of internet security software .\nthe suite includes the optional pc tools browser defender toolbar ( for internet explorer only ) , which provides antiphishing protection . unlike many phishing filters , pc tools does not use lists from antiphishing sites .\nhackers broke into a pc security company\u2019s computers \u2013 and slipped a virus into software downloaded by two million people .\npc tools will maintain separate operations within symantec ' s consumer business unit , with simon clausen , pc tools , chief executive officer , leading the team and reporting to janice chaffin , symantec group president of consumer products . pc tools will continue to offer their products under the pc tools brand and serve its customers through its existing partners and channels . pc tools is a privately held company headquartered in australia , with offices in usa , uk , ireland and the ukraine . their customers are located across the globe and their products are available in more than 196 countries .\nsymantec just bought the company , pc tools . i hope symantec can use pc tool threatexpert to help symantec machine and norton future product catch and analyze new threats sample . threatexpert urltoken threatexpert submission urltoken submissionapplet . aspx\nthis is the first time pc tools has combined spyware detection with its own anti - virus engine .\nthe pc tools and antivirus software maker tops analysts ' earnings estimates and acquires the performance software maker .\non august 18 , 2008 , symantec announced the signing of an agreement to acquire pc tools . under the agreement , pc tools would maintain separate operations . the financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed .\npc tools internet security and firewall may be configured to block trusteer endpoint protection and prevent it from loading .\n1 . open the pc tools menu and click\nfirewall\n. then click\nedit firewall settings\nprovides auxiliary pc tools security services . if this service is disabled spyware protection will be reduced .\npc tools spyware doctor is amongst the most trusted spyware removal software available and is highly recommended by many companies and publications including pc world , pc utilities and pc magazine . spyware doctor has been downloaded over 125 million times and it has been winning awards consistently since 2005 .\nfollow the prompts . a progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove pc tools registry mechanic .\n, as they focus on streamlining their product range to provide fewer , better solutions for customers . they retired the pc tools security portfolio ( pc tools internet security , spyware doctor and spyware doctor with antivirus ) on may 18 , 2013 . as an alternative to your pc tools security solution , symantec recommends the award - winning , new\nbuying pc tools gave symantec a budget brand with the internet security , spyware doctor and spyware doctor with antivirus products slotting in below the more upmarket norton range . now as part of symantec ceo stephen bennett\u2019s restructuring of the company , the pc tools security products are being quietly streamlined out of existence .\nsymantec promises that pc tools will maintain separate operations within the security company ' s consumer business unit , with pc tools ' ceo simon clausen leading the team and reporting to janice chaffin , symantec group president of consumer products . the company also claimed that it will continue to offer its products under the pc tools brand and serve its customers through its existing partners and channels .\nwe are excited to welcome pc tools into the symantec consumer family and believe the combination of our two companies will provide additional value and choice for consumers worldwide to better enable and protect their digital life ,\nsaid chaffin .\nyou ' ve heard that cleaning up your pc will help it run smoother , but you don ' t know where to start . with pc tools registry mechanic , you ' ll get a fresh , new experience ; combining the trusted , powerful tools you need with the simplicity you want . what you do on your pc is nobody else ' s business . pc tools registry mecha . . .\npc tools pty ltd . develops and publishes security and utility software for consumers and enterprises markets . its products include spyware\nc : \\ program files \\ pc tools registry mechanic \\ alert . exe\n/ product = rm / r\nif you got the above steps done correctly , pc tools antivirus free would have been uninstalled from your system completely .\nthe pc tools malware research center monitors trends and emerging spyware issues and provides security solutions for the consumer and enterprise marketplace . the company is headquartered in sydney , with offices in san francisco , london , dublin , melbourne , and kiev . pc tools has a global network of distributors , resellers , and retailers .\npc tools internet security does not include parental controls or backup . the company told pc world that\nthese added components cater for a small [ percentage ] of the market and unnecessarily bloat a product , often making it cumbersome to install and run .\npc tools internet security does not include parental controls or backup . the company told pc world that\nthese added components cater for a small [ percentage ] of the market and unnecessarily bloat a product , often making it cumbersome to install and run\n.\nhowever , it ' s unlikely that pc tools will last for long , considering that many of its security and privacy products ( pc tools antivirus , privacy guardian , file recover , spam monitor , pc tools firewall plus , threatfire , and pc tools internet security ) haven ' t been doing very well on their own and furthermore , compete directly with the norton line of products . only two products that pc tools offers are solid enough to be known relatively well : spyware doctor and registry mechanic . however , even these i would expect one day to be folded in under the norton product line .\nit\u2019s worth pointing out this version is fully compliant with vista , so if you\u2019ve bought the new os , you can upgrade knowing full well that it\u2019ll work without problem . what\u2019s more , pc tools has now made spyware doctor compatible with the other tools in the company ' s range , there is even a free optional upgrade to downloading and installing pc tool anti - virus tools .\nstep6 : max uninstaller has now fully uninstalled pc tools antivirus free related files and extensions . click \u201cok \u201d to finish .\nfollow the prompts . a progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove pc tools spyware doctor with antivirus .\nyou can also view this company ' s entry in the australian business register .\npc tools is a global software leader with a cache of security and utility products , including the multi award - winning spyware doctor tm . pc tools is an industry leader in real - time anti - spyware and has a number of key patents pending .\nthere ' s something different about pc tools . you may not notice it at first , but it ' s there . as part of symantec ' s ongoing commitment to its consumer brands , norton and pc tools , pc tools is also adopting the symantec checkmark logo . we will still bring you powerfully simple solutions for your pc and together , symantec ' s consumer brands will continue delivering more solutions and services than any other consumer software vendor .\nturner added :\nwhile there are some areas of technology overlap , such as basic antivirus and firewall , pc tools brings unique complementary technologies such as pc maintenance and utility capabilities . also , pc tools ' automated response infrastructure leverages several of their security technologies , and will provide additional coverage of emerging threat types .\non the downside , i was a bit disappointed when i realize you can ' t fix all of your registry issues in the trial version , and also when i saw that most windows tools in pc tools registry mechanic were actually built - in system tools .\npc tools appears to be heading somewhere significant with the changes introduced in spyware doctor 5 ; it ' s just not there yet .\ni think they are integrate from the signatures of norton in order to provide same protection on pc tools security products . the problem for pc tools as became behind track by others as it couldn ' t provide consistent as symantec also focuses on their mainstream primary products .\nexisting pc tools security users will still receive updated virus definitions until their subscription expires . they\u2019ll then be encouraged to move to an equivalent norton product . according to the faq for pc tools users that\u2019s been posted on the company\u2019s website they ' ll be able to ,\n. . . take advantage of our special offer to switch to norton .\nthe company will also assume quarterdeck ' s outstanding debt as part of the deal .\npc tools ' malware research centre - - which monitors trends and emerging spyware issues - - will also prove a boon for symantec should the acquisition go ahead . turner revealed that part of the reason symantec is acquiring pc tools is because of the knowledge and experience possessed by the latter ' s employees .\ntherefore , we are very interested in retaining pc tools employees after the acquisition ,\nshe said .\naccording to symantec , pc tools will maintain separate operations within symantec ' s consumer business unit , with simon clausen , pc tools ' chief executive officer , continuing to lead the team . he will report to janice chaffin , symantec group president of consumer products . symantec says it will essentially be business as usual for pc tools , which will sell its full catalogue of products and support its loyal customer base .\nbut on behavior - based detection of malware , pc tools scored the highest of any suite tested . in overall detection , pc tools produced a warning 93 percent of the time ; detected and blocked 87 percent of the malware ; and removed 80 percent of the malware . pc tools also produced strong numbers for detecting and removing rootkits - - stealth malware used to hide infections from pc users and security software alike . it successfully removed all nine active rootkits we tested it against .\nduedil provides access to company information via a free account , enterprise package or the api .\nas part of symantec\u2019s commitment to your online protection , we are streamlining our product range to provide fewer , better solutions for our customers . symantec will retire the pc tools security portfolio on may 18 , 2013 , which means pc tools internet security , spyware doctor and spyware doctor with antivirus will not be available for sale or renewal from this date . sad news . symantec bought pc tools , now they killed it ! urltoken\nfor people who prefer manual solution to uninstall pc tools antivirus free other than using third party program , please follow the below steps to remove every component of pc tools antivirus free . ( note : manual solution requires you to modify the windows registry , which is risk involved , if you are not ready for doing this , we recommend you to use max uninstaller to uninstall pc tools antivirus free automatically and safely for you .\npc tools internet security also produced strong numbers for detecting and removing rootkits \u2014 stealth malware used to hide infections from pc users and security software alike . it successfully removed all nine active rootkits we tested it against .\npc tools ( founded in 2003 [ 1 ] ) , formerly known as urltoken , is a software company headquartered in australia with offices in the usa , uk , ireland and ukraine . it develops and distributes security and optimization software for the mac os x and microsoft windows platforms . there are over 200 employees . pc tools has won nearly 100 separate awards for its products .\nwith the addition of pc tools , symantec will expand its consumer product portfolio to include award - winning pc utilities software and point security technologies . pc tools will help symantec expand its reach with consumers in new emerging regional markets and will bring an array of go - to - market capabilities , that have been effective with consumers in many markets around the world .\nwhile symantec already has a strong global presence , the company has cited the fact that pc tools ' products are available in more than 196 countries and in up to 27 languages as helping to expand symantec ' s reach into emerging markets .\nthere are some tools symantec can make use of and enter new markets . expanding upon desktop maestro\u2019s features would be a good starting point for a \u201cclean up your pc\u201d package . symantec also mention catering to emerging markets , so they may have plans to turn pc tools into their budget label .\nfinancial analysts estimated the company would post profits of 18 cents per share , according to first call . but all seven analysts that cover the company had revised earnings estimates downward in the past 30 days . last week the company warned that revenues would be 10 percent lower than expected .\nor , you can uninstall pc tools registry mechanic from your computer by using the add / remove program feature in the window ' s control panel .\nstep5 : when it finish scanning , click \u201c delete leftovers \u201d and \u201c yes \u201d button to thoroughly uninstall pc tools antivirus free and its leftovers .\nimmediately inform customers that they can trust the software download by verifying code integrity and company legitimacy .\nis a security software package developed by pc tools company , it offers real - time protection against popular viruses and other online threats like spyware , adware , malware and more , pc tools antivirus free also has other extra useful features like phishing alerts , web site ratings , etc . however , as a free edition , the basic antivirus ability of pc tools antivirus free tends to be less powerful and effective than other well - known similar security products , you need to pay for a full upgrade version to get a more comprehensive protected for your computer . moreover , pc tools antivirus free can make severely slow down low configuration computer while it is running on the background as it eat up too much recourse . in case you are not satisfy with pc tools antivirus free and want to try out other security program , please refer to the below instruction to completely\n\u00a9 1996 - 2018 ziff davis , llc . pcmag digital group pc , pc magazine and pc urltoken are among the federally registered trademarks of ziff davis , llc and may not be used by third parties without explicit permission .\npc tools registry mechanic is a complete system optimization tool that not only cleans windows registry , but also enables you to optimize other elements on your system .\nincludes mini remote control along with powerful remote access capabilities and systems management tools .\nregicleanse review : regicleanse is one of the newer registry cleaning tools . . .\ninstead , pc tools relies on heuristic analysis to identify phishing attempts ; the company told us that\nblacklisting is no longer an effective method of protecting against phishing sites as in our research we found that sites were up for less than 24 hours\n.\nthe company will remain a separate unit from symantec and simon clausen , ceo of pc tools will continue to sit at the helm developing their products . symantec intends to take their existing portfolio of software and release a range of new utility and security products .\npc tools uses its own antivirus protection , and at first glance pc tools internet security appeared to score very well in urltoken ' s extensive malware - detection tests for both the on - demand and on - access detection of 2735 files , macro viruses , and scripts , scoring nearly 100 per cent in each .\nbut on behaviour - based detection of malware , pc tools internet security scored the highest of any suite we ' ve tested . in overall detection , pc tools produced a warning 93 per cent of the time ; detected and blocked 87 per cent of the malware ; and removed 80 per cent of the malware .\nwhile some security vendors thoroughly remodeled their products for 2011 , pc tools took a more subtle approach . yes , there are a few differences in layout and appearance for pc tools spyware doctor with antivirus 2011 ( $ 39 . 95 direct for three licenses ) , but most of the enhancements this year are invisible .\n\u2014 the more so when one considers that the company had a very uncertain future at this time .\nmintz levin litigators successfully defended the company against claims that it violated the securities exchange act . more \u00bb\nthe suite includes the optional pc tools browser defender toolbar ( for internet explorer only ) , which provides antiphishing protection . unlike many phishing filters , pc tools does not use lists from antiphishing sites . instead , pc tools relies on heuristic analysis to identify phishing attempts ; the company told pc world that\nblacklisting is no longer an effective method of protecting against phishing sites as in our research we found that sites were up for less than 24 hours .\nonce installed , browser defender missed a few freshly reported phishing sites ( less than 2 hours old ) listed on dsl reports phish track , but correctly warned against sites more than few hours old .\nor , you can uninstall pc tools spyware doctor with antivirus from your computer by using the add / remove program feature in the window ' s control panel .\nsymantec has announced it plans to acquire pc tools , a global provider of security and tweaking software for windows , with the transaction closing by the end of this year . the australian - based pc tools has offices in the us , the uk , ireland , and ukraine , and has its products available in more than 196 countries . the financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed , but symantec did say it would take pc tools ' applications and technologies under its wing .\npc tools has completely rebuilt spyware doctor to make it vista compatible and , despite a few early problems with conflicts , the program ' s modular architecture enables the company to respond quickly . we experienced no problems with the latest release installed on a clean test machine .\npc tools registry mechanic features a nicely designed , colorful interface where you can access all the program ' s tools , conveniently divided into three main categories : optimize , monitor and windows tools \u2013 as well as help center and options . all tools are pretty self - explanatory , but in case you ' re not sure about how to use any of them , you can access the program ' s detailed documentation .\npc tools makes a large range of useful applications for your pc including spyware doctoer , registry mechanic , internet security , antivirus free edition , firewall plus , desktop maestro , threatfire , file recover , spam monitor , privacy guardian and disk suite .\nsymantec does provide good products but i don ' t think they should have purchased pc - tools . was a mistake if they were just gonna make it regress .\nstep1 : turn off pc tools antivirus free right click on the pc tools antivirus free icon on system tray and select exit , or you can press \u201c alt + ctrl + del \u201d on your keyboard to open windows task manager , highlight the process named \u201c pctsauxs . exe \u201d , and click \u201c end task \u201d button .\npc tools registry mechanic is frequently bundled as piggyback software with other programs , such as adobe shockwave . you generally need to deselect the additional program when it is offered at some point during the download or installation to avoid adding it to your machine . pc tools is not malware . the company is owned by symantec . please always read every screen when downloading and installing new software to avoid also installing something that you may not want .\napple releases ios 11 . 4 . 1 and blocks passcode cracking tools used by police\nally financial inc . ( nyse : ally ) is a leading digital financial services company and a top 25 u . s . financial holding company offering financial products for consumers , businesses , automotive dealers and corporate clients . ally bank , the company ' s direct banking subsidiary , offers an array of banking products and services .\n, a former vp at ibm . at the time , thompson was the only african - american leading a major us technology company . he was succeeded in april 2009 by the company ' s long - time symantec executive\nit doesn ' t really surprise me . first they kill off their best product\npc tools firewall plus\nand try to get their users to update to their bloated security suite which has had problems from the beginning . then they re - brand registry mechanic to make norton utilities also included it in norton 360 and norton pc checkup . i ' m sure that\npc tools internet security\ndidn ' t sell very well . spyware doctor also had lost many sells for favor of other products . it looks like they also have retired\npc tools antivirus free\nas well since it is no longer listed on their homepage . of coarse symantec never has offered free full functioning products , they only have free malware removal tools and other free tools that scan only you have to buy in order to get them to fully function . in my opinion pc tools is not really a big loss compared to other products symantec has bought and destroyed . thanks .\nstock - market index . the company also has development centers in pune , chennai and bengaluru ( india ) .\nfor $ 8 billion . the sale was completed by february 2016 that turned veritas into a privately owned company .\nin internet explorer , press the key combination alt + x to open the tools menu .\non behaviour - based detection of malware , pc tools internet security scored the highest of any suite we ' ve tested . it also produced strong numbers for detecting and removing rootkits . but despite strong heuristics , pc tools internet security compares unfavourably with other suites we ' ve tested , based on its mixed test results . this is pc tools ' first attempt at a security suite ; and , like comodo , it too could have a strong offering in the near future if it bolsters its traditional malware detection and offers more configuration options .\nstep3 : max uninstaller will review uninstall program files and associated registry entries . click \u201ccomplete uninstall\u201d to start the program uninstall process . click \u201cyes\u201d to start uninstalling pc tools antivirus free .\nstep4 : wait for the standard pc tools antivirus free uninstall completed . click \u201c scan leftovers \u201d , and max uninstaller will conduct a full scan on your computer for a while .\npc tools and antivirus software maker symantec today said it will acquire the struggling quarterdeck and beat revised wall street estimates by 1 cent when it reported its second - quarter financial results .\npc tools registry mechanic has been downloaded by over 60 million customers and is recommended by many experts in the field of it as the best registry cleaner available . the company provides free online support and offers a money back guarantee if the customer is not completely satisfied with the performance of their product .\ngain instant reputation for the software download with extended validation of the company , microsoft smartscreen and two - factor authentication .\npc tools , a subsidiary of symantec corporation , develops security utilities for consumers and enterprises whose products include spyware doctor which provides spyware protection to secure windows personal computers , registry mechanic , a registry cleaner to fix windows errors , pc tools antivirus which offers protection against virus infections and file recover , which recovers files from hard drives , floppy drives , and fixed media .\nwe are excited to welcome pc tools into the symantec consumer family and believe the combination of our two companies will provide additional value and choice for consumers worldwide to better enable and protect their digital life \u2026 by adding pc tools , we build on the market - leading success of symantec\u2019s consumer offerings and firmly position ourselves for continued incremental growth in a rapidly expanding market .\nit\u2019s inevitable that anything that ages slows down . the average life span of a pc is between three and five years . but computer crashes can happen at any time , no matter how well you look after your pc . norton utilities fixes common issues that can cause pc slowdowns \u2014 or worse , crashes \u2014 and helps keep your pc running smoothly for longer .\nmost downloaded free product award - winning protection that keep your pc from all internet attacks .\nearlier this year , pc tools ' malware research team identified a range of malware specifically targeting mac os x , of which 38 percent were keyloggers , 30 percent were hacking tools , 11 percent were back doors , and just 2 percent were viruses . while the overall number of vulnerabilities is low compared to the pc world , malware for the mac can pack a wallop .\nstart your painless pci today provides simple yet comprehensive tools to help with your pci vulnerability scans .\nplan your retirement with a company pension , find out if you are on track - and learn how to stay there .\npeter mackow the first directorship we have on file for them was in 2006 at pc tools technology limited . their newest directorship was with threatexpert limited . the company was established 03 apr 2007 . so far , peter has held 4 directorships , 0 of which are currently active , and 4 are no longer active .\niantivirus was originally developed by pc tools in 2008 as a free mac - specific antivirus tool , but the project did not last long and the latest version ( 1 . 36 ) was released in 2009 with no further updates . this has resulted in iantivirus losing its relevance as a valid anti - malware tool for os x users , and pc tools has dropped support for it .\npc tools security which offers protection from online threats , is regularly updated , and even includes some useful extras like web site ratings , phishing alerts , and spyware , adware and malware protection .\nthe privately held pc tools , which is headquartered in sydney , has risen to global prominence since hitting the world stage in 2003 with its security and privacy products for windows - based pcs .\naccording to av - test . org , pc tools responds moderately fast to new widespread malware attacks , typically between 6 and 8 hours . but pc tools also produced the fewest signature updates per month of any suite tested : 34 in january 2009 , 30 in february 2009 , and 34 in march 2009 , averaging 1 . 1 per day , compared with over 200 per day from norton .\nour mintzedge site provides useful tools and resources for starting and growing new businesses . explore the website \u00bb\nthe pc tools internet security interface is cleanly designed and easy to navigate . it automatically scans on installation , which is where you see the first problem - the trial version may find problems on your system , but it doesn ' t allow you to remove them . pc tools internet security does provide real - time protection , however , so in theory , it should keep a clean system clean .\ngain instant reputation for the software download with extended validation of the company , microsoft smartscreet and two - factor authentication . learn more\nsymantec is notorious for buying out smaller companies and discontinuing all of that company ' s products ( especially the free products ) .\naccording to catriona turner , symantec ' s public relations spokesperson for asia pacific and japan , the company ' s focus\nhas always been to help consumers manage their technology , from system utilities to security and online backup . pc tools will broaden our portfolio in the utilities category , as well as with point security technologies .\naccording to av - test . org , pc tools internet security responds moderately fast to new widespread malware attacks , typically between 6 and 8 hours . but pc tools also produced the fewest signature updates per month of any suite tested : 34 in january 2009 , 30 in february 2009 , and 34 in march 2009 , averaging 1 . 1 per day , compared with over 200 per day from norton .\npc tools said iantivirus detects and removes viruses , spyware , keyloggers , trojans and social engineering threats that can propagate without user awareness through instant messenger and peer - to - peer file - sharing applications .\nquickly and completely remove pc tools spyware doctor with antivirus from your computer by downloading\nshould i remove it ?\n, its 100 % free and installs in seconds ( click the button below ) .\nfixes the real registry problems . you can get a lot of different registry correcting software , but this one really fixes the problems and you don ' t have to worry about it damaging your system unlike other software . desktop maestro is the compilation of pc tools softwares including the registry mechanic . pros : safe best registry fixer compatible with pc tools cons : free version only fixes first six lines of problems .\nthe companies have some crossover in terms of the products they bring to consumers , although pc tools has gained its market share with free and competitively priced versions of its products , as well as award - winning performance . it ' s spyware doctor software has consistently performed well in pc world ' s tests .\nquickly and completely remove pc tools registry mechanic 11 . 0 from your computer by downloading\nshould i remove it ?\n, its 100 % free and installs in seconds ( click the button below ) .\nstep1 : click here to free download max uninstaller , and then install it in your computer . step2 : launch max uninstaller , select pc tools antivirus free the right hand list . press \u201c run analysis \u201d\non october 9 , 2014 , symantec declared that the company would separate into two independent publicly traded companies by the end of 2015 .\npc tools has done a great job with the spyware doctor 5 . it\u2019s easy to set up and use and while the interface may be basic , it gets the job done , which is the important thing .\niantivirus 1 . 0 from pc tools takes a different approach : its threat database only contains signatures for known mac - specific malware ( including viruses , worms , trojans , and the like ) , though the scanning engine is capable of scanning for pc threats as well . pc tools made this choice so the app would be lightweight ; its database is small , and it can scan many files very quickly . iantivirus took a little over an hour to scan both drives in my mac pro , which hold about 830gb of data .\nrasterops - truevison adds two industry leaders to board of directors ; company names walter w . , tuesday , march 21 , 1995\npc tools registry mechanic , performance toolkit , file recover and privacy guardian products are unaffected by the change , though it seems rather odd to leave the privacy product if the security focus is switching to the norton range .\nin 1862 , it started with the greenlee brothers\u2019 barrel - making machines , then woodworking tools . today greenlee is the most respected and trusted source for professional grade tools when it comes to installing wire and cable . from holemaking and bending to test and measurement , you can depend on greenlee tools to outlast and outperform the competition every time .\ndoes pc tools spyware doctor really work ? how does it work ? is spyware doctor safe to use ? we ' ve compared and reviewed spyware doctor software . don ' t miss my personal review before making your decision .\nthe guardian claimed that whatsapp has a ' backdoor ' . if whatsapp covertly changed security keys of a user , the company could , according to\npc tools spyware doctor with antivirus detects and stops the latest and most malicious forms of viruses and spyware . integrating multiple layers of protection , it stops and blocks these types of malware , no matter how they try to attack and infect your pc . whether you are surfing , shopping , socializing , sharing , or ban . . .\nsymantec acquired the security vendor in 2008 to increase its worldwide market share with consumers in new and emerging regional markets . since the acquisition , pc tools maintains a separate development operation from symantec ' s consumer business unit ( responsible for the norton internet security suite ) , and pc tools internet security - its entry in the internet security suite market \u2014 comes with strong heuristic malware detection , but it ' s weaker in other areas such as traditional malware detection .\nwhat a nice gesture of symantec , to give existing pc tools customers some rebate on nis licenses , but what if you have a license installed that will expire on may the 17th and you have bought a a license for pc tools in the beginning of april ? you will lose your money and will have to spent even more money , to be kept protected : nice way to do bussiness symatec . . . . . not ! ! ! ! !\nwe are excited to welcome pc tools into the symantec consumer family and believe the combination of our two companies will provide additional value and choice for consumers worldwide to better enable and protect their digital life ,\nsaid janice chaffin , symantec group president of consumer products .\nby adding pc tools , we build on the market - leading success of symantec ' s consumer offerings and firmly position ourselves for continued incremental growth in a rapidly expanding market .\nthings changed these years . i ' ll let you guys talk about this pc repair software . . . .\na relationship like this was instrumental in the creation of nest . tony fadell and matt rogers , the company\u2019s founders , had previously worked together at apple . in an interview with derek andersen , of startup grind , a community of entrepreneurs , rogers described how the two had shared early visions at a lunch meeting . rogers had begun by saying , \u201ctony , i want to start a company\u2014and i want to start a company with you . \u201d\nwell as pc tools before are likely dying for the development thus they acquired symantec , however free ones are decided to retire and so for all security products . lots of potential but its been the profit value change the way happen .\nalthough malware was once predicted to become extinct , it remains a constant threat . thankfully , countless tools are available to help protect your pc against such security threats\u2014including the popular ( and free ) anti - malware products on this list .\ndespite strong heuristics , pc tools internet security compares unfavorably with other suites we ' ve tested , based on its mixed test results . this is pc tools ' first attempt at a security suite ; and , like comodo , it too could have a strong offering in the near future if it bolsters its traditional malware detection and offers more configuration options . ironically , for about the same price , its big sister , norton internet security 2009 , is a much better purchase .\npc tools gears its interface for the average consumer ; as such , it doesn ' t offer many configuration options , and for some , that ' s just fine \u2014 it ' s user friendly ; just set it and forget it . for the more advanced , however , such a simple interface will feel constraining . there is little documentation beyond a nominal quick start guide , so creating a firewall rule is less intuitive within pc tools internet security than within windows firewall .\npc tools ' spyware doctor 3 . 8 offers solid protection against adware , spyware , and rootkits in an easy - to - use and feature - rich interface . the company releases frequent product upgrades , which come with the $ 30 annual subscription fee . as a result , we performance - tested version 3 . 8 of the product and then user - tested version 4 . 0 .\nbelow is our guide on how to ensure your whatsapp messages are fully end - to - end encrypted . however it ' s also good to be aware that not everyone trusts the company ' s word , in part because of privacy issues surrounding its parent company facebook and also its implementation of encryption .\nvisit urltoken for the complete list of our latest developer products and tools including documentation , examples , community forums and more .\nfor our 175th anniversary , we ' re celebrating you and all you ' ve built with stanley tools across the globe .\nthis is one of the best anti - spyware tools around and one you should seriously consider adding to your defence kit .\niantivirus for mac was originally developed by pc tools in 2008 but has been taken over by symantec , the makers of norton antivirus on windows . our iantivirus review takes a look at what ' s changed and how iantivirus for mac performs .\nsince 1843 , we\u2019ve set the standard for excellence in everything we do . no company on earth has a stronger or more compelling history of delivering the hardworking , innovative , powerful tools that help professionals around the world build , repair , and protect the world\u2019s most valuable objects .\n\u2014 startup explorer allows a user to customise the startup behaviour of their pc . items that can be controlled include :\nepic games boss tim sweeney has described microsoft ' s new universal windows platform initiative as the\nfirst step towards locking down the consumer pc ecosystem\nand believes the platform holder is trying to\nmonopolise game development on pc .\n2003 - 2018 \u00a9 pocket - lint limited po box 4770 , ascot , sl5 5dp . all rights reserved . england and wales company registration number 5237480 .\nsometimes it feels like a new antivirus is released every day . pc tools internet security is the latest offering on the market , a complete security suite that covers all aspect of online safety , from viruses to spyware and spam to a firewall .\n. precise software solutions took over development , product management , marketing and sales for the apm business , launching as an independent company on september 17 , 2008 .\nmatthew\u2019s opinion pc tools have range of products that clash with symantec , such as the firewall , spam and anti - virus applications . this may not be a bad thing , however , as it just gives the company another label to trade under . applications like antivirus free edition may also act as a good stepping stone to buying a paid - for symantec security solution \u2013 an approach avg uses very well .\nwith so many browser bar tools promising to provide a safer browsing experience for your business , you may not know which browser bar to use . the browser bar defender is one of many browser bars that scans websites in order to warn you about malicious websites . even though the browser bar defender is still available for download , the toolbar is no longer being updated by pc tools . you may want to remove the browser bar from your company ' s computers so you can obtain a new browser toolbar to protect your computer from malicious websites .\nas you can see , uninstalling pc tools antivirus free with a reliable uninstall tool is quite simple . max uninstaller is a reliable and powerful uninstall tool , which will help you to uninstall pc tools antivirus free quickly and completely . moreover , it can remove those trashes and enable you to reinstall the program successfully . max uninstaller is also an award - winning tool , and it performs perfectly in our tests . you can download this professional uninstall tool freely and use it to uninstall any unwanted programs instantly !\npctbrowserdefender . dll\nis a windows dynamic link library file that is installed with browser defender and browser guard by threat expert . the file is an internet explorer add - on / browser helper object that displays in search engines whether a website is safe or dangerous . as you open a search engine in internet explorer , this browser helper object shows each listed search entry as safe or risky . the file is included with the pc tools internet security suite . threat expert is actually the name of the software that includes this dll file , but it is listed with a company name of threat expert ltd . however , the software is registered through verisign by pc tools .\nwhen i reached out to symantec , the company responded in a statement that it\ndoes not believe the lawsuit has merit and will vigorously defend the case .\non august 9 , 2004 , the company announced that it discovered an error in its calculation of deferred revenue , which represented an accumulated adjustment of $ 20 million .\nwhatsapp has done this because as a company they believe in your right to have private conversations when you use their service . also see : how to avoid whatsapp scams\na complete package of antivirus , ant - theft and system optimization tools to keep your android device safe and secure with peak performance .\nmalware able to block installation in testing . new built - in tools failed to remove malware . browser defender poor at phishing detection .\none draw back with spyware doctor is the price and at around $ 30 , it is more expensive than some of its competitors while offering the same service . some users have complained the scan is too slow and others do not like the fact that the application repeatedly tries to access the internet . according to pc tools , the company that makes spyware doctor , this is done for a \u201clicence code validity check\u201d which serves the purpose of monitoring active copies of the product . another complaint it is getting is that the online help can be slow to respond , this is due to the fact that it is run through the pc tools website , rather than handled on a local level .\npcworld helps you navigate the pc ecosystem to find the products you want and the advice you need to get the job done .\nneil rubenking served as vice president and president of the san francisco pc user group for three years when the ibm pc was brand new . he was present at the formation of the association of shareware professionals , and served on its board of directors . in 1986 , pc magazine brought neil on board to handle the torrent of turbo pascal tips submitted b . . . see full bio\nmake sure no one is watching the way you use your pc , and check out our guide on how to remove spyware .\nas with all security suites , you need a long period to really test them . on the surface , however , pc tools internet security looks very promising , with excellent configuration options , password protection and plenty of options that don ' t always come as standard .\nspecifications : the 55 - piece tool kit from belkin features our most popular tools for repairing or upgrading common electronic devices . all tools are fully demagnetized to protect your computer\u2019s hard drive or magnetic media from damage and each tool is conveniently stored in a custom - designed case .\non october 9 , 2014 , symantec declared it would split into two independent publicly traded companies by the end of 2015 . one company would focus on security , the other on\ni wasn ' t sure where to post this question so hopefully here is ok . i was just using my computer when this application popped up and started scanning called\npc tools registry mechanic\nis this a virus ? if so why didn ' t norton 360 detect it ?\nas with all antispyware products , its adware disinfection results are partly a reflection of policy decisions on what is adware and what isn ' t . for example , pc tools no longer classifies as adware the free version of hotbar , an ad - supported internet explorer toolbar , and won ' t disinfect it , as our tests confirmed . on the flip side , pc tools has reclassified websearch as adware ; although spyware doctor 3 . 8 didn ' t detect it , the company says version 4 . 0 will . spyware doctor disinfected 65 percent of spyware - infected files and registry entries ( a first - place ranking shared with the beta version of webroot spy sweeper 5 . 0 ) and was the only tested product to detect 100 percent of active rootkits ."]}
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", "topic": 31}], "title": "enstream", "paragraphs": ["glassdoor gives you an inside look at what it ' s like to work at enstream , including salaries , reviews , office photos , and more . this is the enstream company profile . all content is posted anonymously by employees working at enstream .\nenstream is seeking driven individuals who can help make mobile commerce a reality in canada . are you ready to make a difference in the world of mobile payment and security technology with enstream ?\n@ enstream robert blumenthal chief identity officer , and other panel participants @ identitynorth 2018 conference . urltoken\ngsma : that\u2019s really impressive . with the successful operators so far , what is next for enstream ?\nenstream provides identity verification and device authentication services based on real - life customer identities held by trusted mobile networks .\nalmis : enstream , with software from bell id and secure hosting from blackberry , is the secure element trusted service management ( tsm ) hub for canada . enstream is also a service provider ( sp ) tsm for an increasing number of issuing banks and wallet providers . where enstream does the technical work for both sides of a connection , the process is quick and efficient . however , enstream has connected with other tsm providers including gemalto and g & d , as needed .\nenstream announces identity confirmation services to improve on line identity verification and mitigate fraud . services cover > 90 % of canadians .\nbecause enstream can resell access to mno secure elements , we operate as a commercial hub for operators and issuing banks . as the single point of contact , enstream eliminates the need for bilateral negotiations , bilateral contracts and associated complexities between operators and financial institutions .\nenstream is a joint venture of bell , rogers , and telus that provides identity verification and authentication services for 3rd party applications .\n\u201cas the single point of contact , enstream eliminates the need for bilateral negotiations , bilateral contracts and associated complexities between operators and financial institutions . \u201d\nbell , rogers and telus ( through enstream ) , are using wireless networks to advance digital identity and device authentication , to reduce fraud . urltoken\nenstream has been established to act as a hub , interconnecting any canadian issuer with all mobile network operators making bell id\u2019s vendor neutrality especially attractive .\ni applied through a recruiter . the process took 1 day . i interviewed at enstream ( toronto , on ( canada ) ) in april 2011 .\nyou can\u2019t spoof your network location . enstream retrieves mobile location based on the same cell - site triangulation technology used to support emergency 911 services . simple , fast , reliable .\nalmis ledas , coo of enstream , spoke with the gsma\u2019s digital commerce programme to discuss how its end - to - end mobile payment solution is helping to evolve the canadian mobile payment system .\nenstream is a joint venture set up between bce inc . ' s bell , rogers and telus specifically to manage mobile payment technology , which also includes gift cards , and loyalty rewards programs .\npat curran , executive chairman at bell id , adds : \u201cbell id has proven success in delivering large scale emv token deployments for key canadian banks . we are delighted to now be working with enstream to also share our global tsm expertise in canada to advance the nfc landscape . the selection of bell id\u2019s solution by enstream confirms our position as a leading vendor independent tsm software provider . \u201d\nformed in 2005 by rogers , bell and telus , enstream has attempted for years to develop a platform that lets customers use their smartphone to make everyday purchases , such as groceries or dining out .\nabout half of the big banks are actively looking at allowing customers to use smartphones to make purchases , mr . ledas said , while the others are tentatively exploring nfc - based solutions with enstream .\nthe blackberry - maker says it has been chosen by enstream , a mobile payment company set up by canada ' s three largest wireless networks , to provide the security infrastructure that would make the technology work .\ndutch provider of chip lifecycle management solutions , bell id , has been selected by enstream - a joint venture of bell mobility , telus and rogers communications - to provision and manage secure applications on near field communication ( nfc ) - enabled devices in canada . the technology enables enstream to operate as a trusted service manager ( tsm ) , and will drive further deployment of nfc - based applications and promote consumer adoption of mobile services across canada .\nenstream lp , a joint venture between the country\u2019s three biggest wireless operators , is selling its experimental zoompass mobile payment service in a bid to partner more closely with the country\u2019s big banks , which saw the platform as a competitor .\ncanadian innovation award for mobile application - enstream lp for zoompass zoompass is a breakthrough mobile money transfer and payment service that offers canadians a fast and convenient way to send , receive and request money instantly and securely from their mobile phone .\nwho are you , really ? enstream services improve online account opening using verified customer information from trusted sources . reduce identity theft and account takeover fraud . verify and maintain up - to - date contact numbers , without clumsy text messages .\nenstream , a bell , telus and rogers joint venture , is uniquely positioned to establish itself as canada ' s leader in the mobile payment and mobile security , creating a\none stop\nsolution for issuers and service providers across all mobile devices . enstream will continue to expand the m - commerce ecosystem by providing innovative mobile security solutions that further integrate mobile devices into the lives of canadians and leverage and grow the benefits of mobile payment and mobile security technology worldwide .\npayfone - partners - with - enstream - to - continue - global - expansion - of - its - award - winning - digital - identity - authentication - network - to - canada - 300631098 . html ? tc = eml _ cleartime\n\u201cwe continue to support enstream , \u201d a spokeswoman for telus said in an email message . \u201cin regards to [ a ] progress update on our nfc mobile payment solution , we are working hard to bring this service to customers very soon . \u201d\nthe sale is more symbolic than material . the platform failed to catch on , while nfc or \u201cnear field communications\u201d technology , which can embed banking credentials onto a smartphone through a secured sim card , has superseded and replaced zoompass as the focus for enstream .\nsem is a trusted service manager ( tsm ) solution for carriers that securely manages credentials on sim cards installed in all types of nfc - capable mobile devices . sem is being used by canadian carrier joint venture enstream to manage secure credentials on nfc phones .\nblackberry has struck a three - year mobile payment agreement with enstream , a joint venture between canada ' s three biggest telecom companies - bell ( tsx : bce ) , rogers communications ( tsx : rci . b ) and telus ( tsx : t ) .\n\u201cwe want to enable existing institutions to have access to the mobile handset as a payment vehicle . we don\u2019t want to compete with the financial institutions , \u201d almis ledas , chief operating officer for enstream , said in an interview . \u201czoompass got in the way by being a competing service . \u201d\nin addition to consumer - facing suretap , rivals rogers , bell and telus operate another joint venture called enstream lp , which manages access to the infrastructure in a smartphone where sensitive card credentials are stored . like the companies do in their other business units , this vertical integration is a play for control .\nalmis : we have plans to expand the capability of enstream support , and with each implementation this becomes easier , quicker and more cost effective . we are also moving into non - financial issuers and examining the level of security required to make this possible . currently , we are in the process of developing a tsm to accommodate transit . this platform will be less complex and less expensive than our visa / mc certified tsm because there is less functionality and less security overhead required . this means that we will soon have a tsm available for non - financial transactions , such as access control , ticketing and transport . having demonstrated the value of enstream on the basis of being an impartial hub , we will use this as a unique selling point to move into new markets .\nalmis ledas , chief operating officer at enstream , comments : \u201cbell id trusted service manager was chosen since it fully aligns with industry standards and is scalable and adaptable to future business and technical requirements . it is also form factor neutral , supporting applications on any type of se . the flexibility offered by the solution ensures that we can support different implementation models and provide a wide range of capabilities to our customers . \u201d\nour proposition is to operate as a utility \u2013 so , we do not own the user interface and we have a business model that is open access for all , which in itself will help the market scale . from our point of view , the end game for canada is to use the mobile handset for secure payments and other services . multiple bank applications can coexist on the enstream infrastructure , run by the banks themselves .\nbell id\u00ae trusted service manager is a vendor neutral software platform used by tsms . the solution provides over - the - air lifecycle management of applications , cryptographic keys and secure elements ( ses ) on nfc devices . it enables tsms \u2013 such as enstream \u2013 to supply service providers , including banks , transit operators and merchants , with the means to securely provision , store and update their credentials and applications on nfc capable mobile devices .\nalmis : i believe that the enstream solution has three aspects that appeal to our customers . first , we enable access to the entire mobile customer base through one point of contact . this removes the need for financial institutions to deploy multiple technical connections or engage in separate contractual negotiations with each mno . in this , our appeal is similar to that of apple pay . second , we are a utility operating on a cost recovery basis . we are not seeking to derive margin from serving the issuers . our goal to serve as much of the market as we can on shared infrastructure and pass the efficiencies on to our customers . finally , we are totally flexible in adapting to the needs of the fis , rather than seeking to impose a predefined solution . we support banks using their own stand - alone payment applications , shared wallets , or enabled banking applications . we will work with banks deploying their own credentials or tokens from card associations .\nif you have any questions or comments regarding the accessibility of this publication , please contact us at accessible @ urltoken .\nadobe acrobat reader version 6 . 0 or higher is required to view these documents . if you do not have the viewer software installed , please visit the adobe web site to download the latest version .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 strict / / en\nurltoken\ncollis is a leading provider of emv , e - id , and e - passport test tools , consulting , and training in canada . contact us for emv training and test tools for every step of the emv transaction life - cycle - cards , terminals , acquiring host and authorization host . collis america at 1 - 651 - 925 - 5410 .\nvisa operates the world ' s largest retail electronic payments network and is one of the most recognized global financial services brands . visa facilitates global commerce through the transfer of value and information among financial institutions , merchants , consumers , businesses and government entities .\nhow do you compete ? it ' s an interesting question because it relates not just to you personally , but also to how you help your organization compete . do you work at expanding your network ? likely you do . does your organization ? likely it doesn ' t .\nat act canada we are networked with close to 1 , 000 organizations and more than 5 , 000 individuals around the world . we are dismayed by how often organizations rely on their employees ' networks while isolating themselves from both their stakeholders and competitors .\nis that because we have a flawed definition of\ncompetition\n? do we confuse\ncompetitor\nwith\ncompetition\n? i think we do and it is to our detriment .\nmost of our members are competitors with other members , but they face common issues and share common needs . this is true in both the public and private sectors .\nlet ' s take the time to redefine competition , because it is fundamentally important in any market . but having said that , many things that competitors do are not related to their competitive edge . these are areas where collaboration can help open , grow or sustain a market .\nfor 21 years , act canada has practiced this philosophy and our members have benefitted from it . if you are not at the table , you ' re missing this key benefit .\ninternational innovation for banking / finance technology - cpi card group for the nfc pilot for vancouver olympics emv personalized microsd ' s to enable near field communication (\nnfc\n) phones to us olympic athletes . this solution uses the industry standard microsd interface built into the smart phones to add plug - and - pay active contactless capability to mobile devices .\ninternational innovation for business model service - oberthur technologies for emv in a box emv - in - a - box is a fully integrated emv migration solution and management program . it is a fully flexible turnkey solution based on oberthur ' s expertise adapted to the technological framework and project criteria of the issuer .\ncanadian innovation award for banking / finance application - cpi card group for their bio degradable dual interface mastercard cpi - canada with mastercard has introduced a product that is compliant with all security specifications commanded by emv standards , offers the benefits of contactless speed - of - transaction and caters to the environmentally conscious consumer in canada .\ncanadian innovation award for e - transaction application - stj retail for eft plus lite eft plus lite is an emv certified software solution that , when coupled with the appropriate services , will allow stj retail to offer a turnkey retail payments solution for multinational retailers .\nour congratulations to all the nominees and we look forward to celebrating next year ' s achievements .\ninterac association , canada ' s leading payment network , has successfully carried out a series of contactless debit transactions using scotiabank debit cards and td merchant services ' point - of - sale terminals . the new contactless enhancement of interac direct payment , called interac flash , increases the functionality of interac branded debit cards by leveraging dual interface chips that give cardholders the ability to carry out a point - of - sale debit transaction using the contact or contactless feature of the card .\nthe successful transactions that have taken place bring us closer to a national roll out of interac flash ,\nsaid mark o ' connell , president and ceo , interac association .\nfrom delivering exclusive functionality to providing a strong value proposition to the market , interac flash is a win - win . we leveraged our intimate understanding of the canadian marketplace to design innovative and unique contactless features that we believe will meet the needs and wants of all participants .\ninside contactless developed the dual interface chips for interac flash . interac flash builds on the security of global emv standards ; existing chip debit infrastructure ; strong consumer protections and other features unique to interac association ; as well as the trusted interac brand . the dual interface chip that will reside on interac debit cards will allow cardholders to choose either the standard chip debit or contactless feature of the card to make everyday purchases .\nresponding to our customers ' needs is important to scotiabank , and they have told us that they want to be provided with innovative products and services to help simplify their everyday banking and shopping experiences ,\nsaid brent currie , managing director , day to day banking , scotiabank .\nthese successful in - market transactions took place at select merchants in downtown toronto .\nwe are focused on providing superior customer service . to us that service includes providing innovation our merchants can depend on , like the option to improve their customers ' check - out experience ,\nsaid jeff van duynhoven , president , td merchant services .\ninterac association will continue to work with key stakeholders through 2010 to ready the interac direct payment point - of - sale extension of interac flash for national rollout on interac branded debit cards in 2011 .\ninterac association , inside contactless , scotiabank and td merchant services are members of act canada ; please visit urltoken ; urltoken ; urltoken & urltoken .\ninside contactless achieved a major milestone with the delivery of the first dual - interface debit card solution compliant with the interac flash specification . scotiabank debit cards based on the inside solution and td merchant services ' point - of - sale terminals have already been used to perform a series of successful interac flash transactions at select merchants in toronto .\nthe scotiabank debit cards use inside ' s micropass 6008 dual - interface payment microprocessor with the resident interac flash application , allowing cardholders to pay using the contact or new contactless interface to make everyday interac purchases . interac association is using the inside micropass 6000 platform as the\nreference chipset\nto perform in - market testing and to prepare the payment ecosystem for national rollout of interac flash next year .\ninside has been working closely with interac association on the creation of interac flash , a next - generation contactless payment enhancement for the canadian marketplace , and developed the interac flash application running on the micropass 6000 dual - interface platform .\ninside contactless , interac association , scotiabank and td merchant services are members of act canada ; please visit urltoken ; urltoken ; urltoken & urltoken .\navailable in the act canada members only section of our web site . click on the link below to access this section . urltoken\nif you are a member of act canada but do not have your login details please contact me - andrea @ urltoken .\ninside contactless and cpi card group announced they have received type approval from discover financial services , llc for mobile payment stickers based upon inside ' s micropass 4002 contactless payment processor . incorporating the discover zip payment application , the certified stickers contain all the functionality of a traditional discover credit , debit or prepaid card , and enable discover card issuers to offer their customers the additional convenience of using their mobile phones or other portable devices to make contactless payments anywhere using the discover zip standard .\navailable now , the new discover zip mobile payment stickers are being manufactured by cpi card group . the stickers are delivered already pre - cut from id1 card devices and pre - personalized to allow for personalization and fulfillment using traditional card processing equipment .\ncanadians looking for a mobile app , regardless of their choice of smartphones , should look no further . td today announced it has launched a free td mobile app for blackberry and android devices . the new apps make td the first financial services provider in canada with mobile apps for the most in - demand smartphones available on the market .\nwhether you ' re a blackberry , iphone or android fan , we ' re making mobile banking convenient and comfortable for everyone ,\nsaid joan dal bianco , vice president , online channel , td .\nnow our customers , including thousands of small business owners , can pay bills , check account balances , and find a nearby td branch or atm , anytime , anywhere , on any of these mobile devices .\nthe metropolitan transportation authority ( mta ) , port authority of new york and new jersey ( path ) , nj transit ( njt ) and mastercard worldwide announced the launch of a six month pilot program in which mastercard paypass will be accepted for fare payments on select train and bus routes throughout new york city and new jersey . the announcement enables riders of the three transit systems to purchase fares and transfer between transit systems simply by tapping a single type of contactless credit or debit card or device .\nthe trial , which will take place june 1 - november 30 , 2010 , is the first payment system to link the transit agencies , replacing the need for riders to carry specific fare cards for three separate transit systems . for example , commuters transferring from a path train to the new york city subway will need only one type of payment device for each ride - their mastercard paypass card or device - to\ntap & go\n, improving the overall customer experience through increased speed and convenience .\nthe trial program is an extension of a successful pilot of contactless payments conducted by the mta with mastercard and citigroup beginning in july 2006 when contactless readers were placed in 80 fare gates at 30 stations on the lexington avenue train line . during this new trial , all mastercard paypass cards and devices will be accepted from any issuing financial institution .\nusing their mastercard paypass or other contactless payment - enabled card or device , riders will be able to choose from a\npre - fund\nor\npay - as - you - go\nfare option , and on mta and njt services can take advantage of existing time - based fares , such as one day , weekly , bi - weekly or monthly passes , as well as discounted fares for senior citizens , disabled and student riders .\nvisa has launched a payment card in europe to improve security for online transactions .\nthe codesure card contains a keypad and an eight - character display for showing a one - time passcode for any visa debit or credit card .\nthe company has taken the step because online transactions are more susceptible to fraud as they do not use the pin .\nonline transactions often rely on information printed on the card and hackers who have these details may be able to make a purchase online .\nvisa ' s verified by visa and mastercard ' s securecode systems provide additional security , but still rely on a static password , which is vulnerable to hacker attacks .\nthe codesure card overcomes that vulnerability by displaying a unique one - time passcode after users enter their pin using the keypad on the card .\nthe codesure card goes beyond online banking and shopping and also allows organisations to use the card in place of other online log - in systems to access , for example , corporate virtual private networks , she said .\ngemalto announced that it has been selected by japan ' s kddi - a leading mobile communication provider with over 31 million subscribers , to provide its user identity module ( uim ) cards and trusted service management ( tsm ) solution for their near - field communication ( nfc ) program . from may to december 2010 , participants in this pilot can experience various types of nfc services ranging from mobile payments , transportation services , e - driver licenses , e - ticketing , as well as information acquisition from smart posters . this trial will have participation from a wide - range of leading industries including car manufacturers , airline companies , and cinema operators .\ngemalto plays an important role in this trial , entrusted with the preparation and management of sensitive user information between kddi and other service providers , as well as the provision of multiple mobile applications to subscribers . this nfc project will be based on international standards , complying with the gsma ' s pay - buy - mobile specifications . gsma is the worldwide association of mobile network operators . japan is already the world ' s most advanced mobile contactless market with 18 % of mobile subscribers actively using mobile contactless services ; and industry experts are optimistic about quick consumer pick - up .\nyespay international ltd has completed the emv chip and pin end - to - end certification of its emboss card payment service with chase paymentech and first data , two major card acquirers in the usa and canada . yespay is now working with merchants in the usa and canada who need to upgrade their retail pos systems to emv chip - and - pin card payment standards : merchants can thus process emv chip & pin cards that are being globally issued including in canada and mexico within usa thus stopping cross - border card fraud to migrate from canada and mexico to usa .\ndr chandra patni , ceo of yespay international said ,\nwe are not the only company thinking along the lines of offering emv card acceptance in the u . s . : according to an industry article published recently ( wal - mart to support smartcard payments , computerworld , 21 may 2010 ) , the retail giant wal - mart is reportedly planning to make all its payment terminals in its u . s . stores chip - and - pin - capable . such a move would definitely trigger other u . s . merchants to move to chip - and - pin transaction processing\n.\nit is true that the imminent emv chip - and - pin card rollout in the usa will certainly reveal a challenge for merchants that will have to upgrade their integrated epos point of sale systems to accept payments with emv chip - and - pin cards which yespay can provide help in .\nthrough emboss , merchants can fast track the implementation of integrated emv card payments acceptance solutions for in - store and unattended payment systems , as well as enhance their websites for on - line payments with minimal capital investment and low on - going services costs . it reduces business and technical issues of outsourcing payment services and helps merchants avoid lengthy timescales and high costs of emv certification and pci compliance of their retail environments . fully scalable , emboss can address the needs the single location merchant as well as larger chains .\n13 . cibc to acquire $ 2 . 1 billion canadian mastercard portfolio from citigroup source : canada newswire ( 06 / 14 )\ncibc announced that it is broadening its reach in the canadian marketplace through the acquisition of a $ 2 . 1 - billion credit card portfolio from citigroup ' s (\nciti\n) canadian mastercard business . through this transaction , cibc , which had more than $ 14 billion in outstanding credit card balances at april 30 , 2010 , will become the largest dual credit card issuer in canada .\nciti cards canada and mastercard canada are members of act canada ; please visit urltoken & urltoken .\noberthur technologies delivers the issuance system of the georgian electronic passport . the first electronic passport has been issued april 15th 2010 .\noberthur is supplying full end - to - end e - passport , personalization solutions . the project also includes the supply of standards and interoperable electronic passports , and consumables .\ntoday , there are 3 centres in georgia ( tbilisi , kutaisi and batumi ) fully operational to deliver electronic passports , with 5 levels of delivery depending on the emergency of the demand .\noberthur technologies and the civil registry of georgia have been working on this project in order to offer a high secure passport to the georgian citizens . the offer endows with the latest and best electronic passport technologies with a secure chip inside the booklet , common criteria certified eal4 + , and fully compliant with the international recommandations of icao and with the latest eu recommendations for a secure chip inside the booklet ( eac chip ) and common criteria .\nthe new u . k . government announced that it is to scrap plans for identity cards for british citizens within 100 days . the national identity register , the database that contains the biographic and biometric fingerprint data of card holders , would also be destroyed .\nhome secretary , theresa may said ,\nthis bill is a first step of many that this government is taking to reduce the control of the state over decent , law - abiding people and hand power back to them . with swift parliamentary approval , we aim to consign identity cards and the intrusive id - card scheme to history within 100 days .\ndeputy prime minister , nick clegg said ,\nthe wasteful , bureaucratic and intrusive id - card scheme represents everything that has been wrong with government in recent years . by taking swift action to scrap it , we are making it clear that this government won ' t sacrifice people ' s liberty for the sake of ministers ' pet projects .\nthe identity documents bill is part of a first wave of priority legislation set out in the queen ' s speech on may 25 , 2010 . the bill invalidates the identity card , meaning that holders will no longer be able to use them to prove their identity or as a travel document in europe .\nthe government aims to have the bill passed through parliament and enacted by the parliamentary recess in august , in a move that will save the taxpayer around \u00a386 million over the next four years , once all cancellation costs are taken into account . it would also avoid around \u00a3800 million of ongoing costs over the next 10 years , which were to be recovered through fees .\nthe role of the identity commissioner would also be terminated . the public panels , designed to scrutinize the identity - cards scheme , have already been disbanded .\nfor more information , please contact andrea mcmullen at 1 905 426 - 6360 ext 124 or email andrea . mcmullen @ urltoken .\nplease forward any comments , suggestions , questions or articles to andrea . mcmullen @ urltoken . please note that articles contained in this newsletter have been edited for length , and are for information purposes only .\nthis section was produced by the editorial department . the client was not given the opportunity to put restrictions on the content or review it prior to publication .\nas companies race to position themselves in the swap of physical wallets and plastic cards for virtual ones , canada\u2019s largest telcos unveiled a lofty expansion to their mobile payments app tuesday .\nthe launch of suretap , co - owned by rogers communications inc . , bce inc . , and telus corp . , has been pushed back at least twice . but the launch tuesday mean it will now be accepted on more cell phones , on more credit cards and at more merchants .\nthe biggest challenge in getting the expanded app \u2014 in production for the past nine months \u2014 to stand on its own was getting the slew of moving parts on the same page at the same time , said jeppe dorff , the president of suretap .\nwhen suretap was first released last year , it was a closed wallet with limited application . it could have been used to pay for everyday purchases where contactless payments were accepted on select devices connected only to the wireless network of rogers communications inc . only two credit cards from issuer rogers bank and gift cards to a handful of retailers could have been installed on the digital application and used in stores .\nthis release broadens the carrier support for suretap to five , adding both the main and flanker brands of bce inc . and telus corp . , including bell , virgin , telus and koodo . cibc , which also has its own mobile payments app , will offer suretap users access to its complete credit card portfolio and more retailers such as forever 21 and groupon have signed on as well , bringing the total to 38 credit cards and 30 gift cards .\n\u201cit made sense to let\u2019s say make sure there\u2019s an application that\u2019s good for the consumer , that the consumer can access irrespective of what carrier they\u2019re on , or what bank they\u2019re with , or what retailer they want to engage with , \u201d said dorff . \u201cit avoids confusion and drives adoption . \u201d\ncanadians have been slow to adopt mobile payments , and the time delay between new product releases and the lack of widespread advertising campaigns to improve awareness has only stymied consumer usage .\nstill , companies from an array of sectors are converging on the fast - changing space . some of the country\u2019s largest banks are all promising to be wherever their clients are \u2013 even if it means inking partnerships that potentially threaten their own proprietary products . conversely , the telcos are trying to solidify their place , as technological advances are making it possible for carriers to be bypassed altogether .\nthe suretap joint venture makes use of the current payments infrastructure and is pre - installed in most newly activated rogers devices , a tactic dorff says has made \u201ca material difference\u201d for adoption . the carriers can persuade new subscribers at the point - of - sale to use suretap and educate them on how to seamlessly conduct mobile payments , giving the big three telcos a valuable head start against the many bank - run or other less - known third - party apps that people have to search for .\ndorff expects to make additional announcements later this year about the inclusion of debit cards , loyalty cards , digital coupons and deals as well as partnerships with other issuers and rogers\u2019 fido , an obvious exclusion because it claims to target younger , tech - savvy users who are more likely to try mobile payments . but it remains to be seen whether suretap will take hold .\n\u201cif you think about the experiences you have with the card products you have in your wallet today \u2013 those pieces of plastic \u2013 they\u2019re good , they serve a purpose for you , \u201d dorff said . \u201cbut in the future , you\u2019re going to see your balances , transaction histories and get other relevant information when you need it on - demand . it\u2019ll be different . \u201d cpellegrini @ urltoken\nadvice for businesses that have been hacked or attacked by ransomware : hire professionals as soon as possible to negotiate with the attacker , pay the settlement and then restore the integrity . . .\nthe rising cost of in - house it services , including data security , can be chalked up to three factors : people , processes and technology .\nthe purpose of any effective network data security system is to identify , repel and defeat known security threats .\nthe european union\u2019s general data protection regulation , or gdpr , has some north american companies so worried about compliance that they\u2019ve temporarily suspended the accounts of 500 million europeans .\nthe e - mail that informs you that you\u2019ve been the victim of a cyber attack may be surprisingly businesslike , but make no mistake : bad actors who trade in ransomware can stop . . .\ngreyhound canada to end service in prairies , b . c . , eliminating 415 jobs \u2014 and leaving small towns in the lurch\namerican steaks , german cars emerge as early victims in u . s . - china trade war\nall rights reserved . unauthorized distribution , transmission or republication strictly prohibited . powered by\nalongside increased efforts by rogers communications inc . , bce inc . and telus corp . to strike agreements with the banks , the divestiture announced tuesday may pave the way for a broader rollout of the so - called \u201cmobile wallet\u201d this year .\nzoompass , introduced in 2009 , was designed to enable phone to phone cash transfers as well as physical purchases with a prepaid credit - card . the model was somewhat of a workaround by the carriers to circumvent the country\u2019s big banks , who control the traditional payment - solutions market place alongside credit - card issuers .\nsome analysts suggest that by creating an alternative payment system , zoompass would have given rogers , bell and telus bargaining power with the banks in wresting away a portion of the billions of dollars in electronic transactions between merchants and financial institutions each day .\nmr . ledas said the rogers - bell - telus partnership hopes to make announcements in the coming weeks of new agreements between banks and mobile carriers .\nthere are currently about 1 . 4 million mobile subscribers in canada equipped with phones which can support near - field transactions , according to comscore , which involve swiping a device over a contactless credit - card terminal .\nthe market is split 50 / 50 between blackberry and android phones , comscore vice - president and analyst bryan segal said . apple inc . has yet to develop an iphone equipped with nfc capabilities .\nstill , analysts suggest the revenue for the wireless carrier facilitating a mobile transaction is minimal , with the lion\u2019s share of fees claimed by banks and credit - card issuers . some suggest carriers must still create greater leverage if the new revenue stream is to grow substantially .\none way to achieve that is to become an issuing bank , they say . rogers , the country\u2019s biggest mobile operator applied to become just that in late 2011 , months before striking its own deal with the canadian imperial bank of commerce in may .\n\u201call of this is one massive negotiation between the banks and the telcos , \u201d said one telecom analyst , who asked not to be named . \u201ci would say everything that they do , including rogers applying for a schedule 1 banking licence , is along that road . \u201d\nsecure , trusted identity services supported by canada\u2019s leading telecommunications companies \u2013 bell , rogers , telus , fido , koodo , lucky and virgin mobile .\nan independent and reliable data source for name , address , and contact number verification based on up - to - date customer account information from mobile operators .\nsecure , network - based device authentication increases security and convenience , and helps protect against account take - overfraud .\nreliable mobile device location that can\u2019t be spoofed and that requires no preloaded device software . supported on any mobile device on any participating network .\nyour mobile network knows you like no - one else ! easily enhance security using network and device information as a \u201csilent\u201d second factor for authentication for mobile applications . verify carrier network , mobile number , sim card , account status , and device information in real - time . detect changes using notification services .\ncanada is a world leader in mobile payments . the country\u2019s early commitment to emv card security opened the door for a high penetration of contactless terminals . canadian mobile network operators are also creating fertile ground for mobile payments , with canada\u2019s major mobile operators ( bell , rogers and telus ; as well as regional operators mts and sasktel ) , offering secure element - based nfc payment capability . five of canada\u2019s \u201cbig six\u201d financial institutions offer secure element - based nfc payment capability and an incredible 84 per cent of major canadian retailers have adopted nfc terminals . combined with 74 per cent smart phone penetration across the country , consumers are well placed to adopt mobile payments .\nin this , we are different from apple pay . we manage more complexity , and if the banks want to evolve their service to leverage the capabilities of the mobile device to authenticate customers , we will evolve with them . we have also found that it can be time consuming and expensive for banks to make internal changes to accommodate mobile payments . it is faster and less expensive for us to undertake modifications on our side , adapting to the needs of each bank .\nwe expect continued evolution in mobile payment applications . some banks may favour services tightly integrated with their mobile banking applications . others might prefer the simplicity of shared wallets . we aim to accommodate their needs regardless of which path they take .\nalmis : we are still in the very early stages of mobile payments . so far , both issuers and handset manufacturers that have had the option of using a secure element have chosen to use a secure element . but the best technology doesn\u2019t always win . where mobile operators don\u2019t back the sim - 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", "topic": 7}], "title": "taste festivals", "paragraphs": ["gourmet shows is proud to present the 2018 taste ! festivals of food , wine & spirits .\norganisers taste festivals ltd submitted a licensing application to west oxfordshire district council for the event on friday .\nbrand events has sold taste festivals , its subsidiary which runs taste of london and the big feastival , to entertainment company img arts & entertainment .\nthe airline , along with many of its etihad airways partners , will have a presence at 15 taste festivals scheduled in 2016 , beginning on 10 march with taste of dubai , taste of hong kong and taste of sydney .\ntaste festivals has called in fresh pr help for its food event backed by jamie oliver and alex james .\nbrand events created taste in 2004 with the first taste of london held at somerset house .\ntaste , which organises food festivals in 17 cities around the world , was sold for \u00a34 . 97m on friday ( 1 feb ) .\ntaste of auckland is an international festival that began with taste of london in 2004 and has since spread to other cities in the united kingdom , ireland , south africa , australia and dubai . taste of auckland first came to new zealand in 2009 and in 2010 taste festivals will be held in 20 cities .\nbrand events , which runs taste festivals , took over the big feastival last year after it was launched last summer by rouge events on clapham common .\nalthough the taste story began in london , back in 2004 , taste festivals are now a well travelled melting pot of innovations that have packaged up and successfully delivered festivals all over the world . the big feastival , hosted by jamie oliver and alex james is now a firmly established annual event , held in the cotswolds at alex\u2019s farm .\ntaste has been operating as a separate division within brand events for several years . its events include festivals in milan , sydney and dubai , jamie oliver\u2019s big festival and taste of christmas , which was held at excel london in december .\nas part of etihad airways\u2019 global partnership with taste , the airline is creating a \u2018taste the world\u2019 initiative to honor and celebrate rising culinary talents from each of the 13 taste festivals outside the uae . these winners will earn a trip to taste of abu dhabi from 3 \u2013 5 november , where they will display their skills and compete against the airline\u2019s celebrated inflight chefs .\njustin clarke , director - taste festivals , said : \u201cwe are delighted to be in partnership with etihad airways . their commitment to being the world\u2019s leading culinary airline is both exciting and a testament to the logical brand fit between etihad airways and taste festivals . we look forward to working with etihad to communicate their current service and to inspire future innovation . \u201d\none of the uk ' s most popular free food festivals , loch lemond is full of traditionally scottish treats .\nwhen you think of festivals , you normally conjure up images of mud and wellies , right ? but we beg to differ .\n' we love food ' is a set of four food festivals that take place this july in london ' s spitalfields market .\ntaste festivals have rapidly become the premium events of choice for discerning foodies , not just in the uk but the world over . from london to sydney , amsterdam to auckland , cape town to dubai , taste is a trusted , globally recognised event that delivers time and time again .\ngault says , \u201ctaste of auckland is a fantastic opportunity for people to taste the best of auckland\u2019s restaurants all in one place . i can\u2019t wait . \u201d\ntaste festival show manager vicky bodhani said : \u2018house pr has delivered great results for our taste festivals and has impressed us with exciting new ideas for the big feastival . its experience in the food and music sectors and its creativity and media expertise will be invaluable to us for this campaign . \u2019\nchris hughes , chief executive of brand events , told event :\nwe\u2019re very proud of taste but thought it was time for it to move on to someone else . img is a global company with big resources , so it can take taste to a new level . there\u2019s no reason why there shouldn\u2019t be 100 taste festivals and img is capable of doing that if it chooses to .\nbe among the first to receive taste ! exclusive offers and updates from gourmet shows .\nwe ' ve put together a huge list of our favourite food festivals around the country , so you can find the best one near you .\nby signing up to our newsletter you consent to taste festivals limited using your contact details to keep you informed by email about its or other similar food - related events products , services and content . you may withdraw your consent at any time .\nsingapore airlines is taste of auckland\u2019s principal partner . general manager looi tein po says that taste of auckland is a natural fit . \u201cfine food and wine coupled with outstanding service are hallmarks of the singapore airlines experience . we received tremendous feedback from our vip customers who visited taste last year and that\u2019s why we\u2019re delighted to support taste of auckland in its second year . \u201d\nwe ' re one week away from our biggest festival weekend ! 4 cities . 4 festivals . endless mouthwatering dishes . which are you most excited for ?\nthe big feastival 2017 offered lots of family fun over the weekend , with top artists , chefs , and children\u2019s entertainers appearing over the three days . the big feastival is produced by taste festivals , setting a new benchmark for food and drink events worldwide .\n\u2022 for more information , ticket sales and full programme , visit the taste of edinburgh website .\netihad airways , the national airline of the united arab emirates , will showcase its commitment to providing unmatched culinary experiences in the air and on the ground after announcing a multi - year partnership with taste festivals ltd , organisers of the world\u2019s leading restaurant events since 2004 .\nwas it time for taste to move on ? comment below and let us know what you think .\nat taste of times square , we will once again be running our instagram contest ! share a photo of your favorite taste from the event on instagram using # tastetsq for the chance to $ 200 in gift certificates to select taste of times square restaurants . click here for full contest rules and guidelines .\nwith the nation ' s growing obsession around pop up food spots , food festivals are getting bigger and better each year , with new ones popping up all the time .\ntaste of roma brings together the city ' s best restaurants and chefs alongside history , culture and music for a truly unique festival . stay tuned for more details of taste of roma to be released soon !\nwe caught up with taste chefs to get the lowdown on their favourite london restaurants in their own \u2018hoods .\norganiser taste festivals , who bought the event from rouge events late last year , decided not to go ahead with the event as it was concerned branded stalls might break locog\u2019s rules , which state that brands that are not olympic sponsors cannot associate themselves with the games . the decision to cancel the event was made three months ago .\nthe taste festivals have become something of an institution worldwide for discerning foodies , with successful events being held in world cities such as london , dubai and amsterdam . the juxtaposition of michelin - starred restaurants along with up - and - coming chefs and a multitude of both fledgling and established restaurants makes for a fascinating yet relaxing experience .\nshane o\u2019hare , etihad airways\u2019 senior vice president marketing , said : \u201caligning with taste festivals is a natural progression for a global airline whose mission is to provide remarkable service and hospitality to millions of guests . we deliver this promise through a highly - acclaimed culinary offering and a food philosophy that constantly pushes the boundaries to provide superior guest experience .\ntaste of london has always been a market leader in the consumer events sector , and 2016 is set to be no exception . with our dedication to exceed expectations and deliver original event content , taste of london is set to astound the market and industry alike this summer .\nthe number of exhibitors is too great to list here in detail , but full listings can be found on the taste of edinburgh website .\nfor now , taste of cape town 2016 has been postponed . keep checking our newsletter for updates on when it ' ll be back !\na - list celebrities . up - and - coming chefs . gourmet restaurants . trending new venues . brand - name spirits . fine wines . craft brews . in - demand culinary tools . savory items for your pantry\u2026 taste ! festivals offer it all . these premier events are where you need to be to shop , eat , drink , and most of all , have fun !\ntaste of auckland , the most sophisticated and celebrated food festival in the local calendar returns with a new venue and new date set for 2010 .\nadditional sponsored festivals will take place across five continents in important etihad airways destinations , such as amsterdam , johannesburg , london , milan , melbourne , moscow , paris , perth , rome and toronto , and its home capital city of abu dhabi .\ntaste of times square is times square ' s annual outdoor food and music festival , featuring tastes from neighborhood restaurants and flavors from around the world as well as music from nyc performers , dancing , and more . taste of times square 2018 took place on monday , june 4 , 2018 .\ntaste made an audited pre - tax loss of \u00a362 , 000 for the year ending march 2012 . hughes said the figure reflected internal management fees :\nthe accounts are misleading , it was a very profitable business . taste was a subsidiary company and brand events made management charges and fees .\ntaste is the premier restaurant festival to unite food lovers around the world . bringing the best in food and drink to 24 cities across 5 continents .\nsome like the big feastival come with the added bonus of live bands and entertainment , while others like taste of london concentrating solely on the grub .\njustin clarke , ceo of taste festivals , said :\nthe desire to do something was there , but there wasn\u2019t clarity around olympic sponsorship and what was and wasn\u2019t a controlled area . a live site is in an unusual position where it is official but unofficial \u2013 it\u2019s under the regulation of the greater london authority [ gla ] but it needs to adhere to locog regulations as it\u2019s linked to the olympics .\ntaste clubhouse experience ticket : includes fast - track access to the festival , a tasting glass , r150 worth of crowns , a 2015 taste of cape town gift as well as access to the private clubhouse , where guests can take advantage of the complimentary bar service ( malt , wine , soft drinks ) .\nover it ' s 20 year history , abergavenny food festival has earned itself a reputation as one of the best food festivals in the country . it ' s become a haven for chefs and food lovers , as the largest and longest running food festival in wales .\nin the heart of the fashion and design city , taste of milano showcases the city ' s best restaurants and top italian wines , alongside shopping opportunities , blind tastings , cocktail masterclasses and live dj sets . taste of milano is an immersive 4 - day festival of feasting , where 12 of the city ' s finest restaurants serve up bespoke tasting menus of 50 dishes alongside a packed schedule of hands - on cookery classes and workshops . whether you ' re looking for the pinnacle of haute cuisine or to discover the trends of tomorrow , you ' ll find it at taste of milano . stay tuned for more information about taste of milano 2019 !\nlike a fine wine , taste of auckland presented by electrolux , improves with age and after 9 years of development , taste as you know it is no longer . in its place rises an exciting new festival , taking place in a world - class waterfront location . what to expect . . . explore . taste . savour sample taste - sized signature dishes from our selection of the greatest and most exciting restaurants in auckland food influencers . culinary stars see world - class chefs hailing from auckland ' s thriving culinary scene and beyond hints . tips . techniques get up close and personal with your culinary heroes as they dish out fresh inspiration discover . taste . indulge over 100 artisan food and beverage producers , pop - up bars and incredible restaurants , tempting your taste buds against the backdrop of queens wharf culinary celebration . entertainment . live music a decadent festival experience like no other , set in stunning outdoor surroundings . get your friends together , soak up the excitement and dance to outstanding live music\na gla spokesperson told event it had worked closely with taste .\nthe decision to cancel was feastival\u2019s , based on the issue around branding ,\nthe spokesperson said .\nas a result of the olympic event being abandoned , taste will hold this year\u2019s big feastival from 1 - 2 september at blur bass player alex james\u2019 farm in oxfordshire .\nexplore the delectable line - up of london ' s most exciting restaurants that joined us at taste of london in june . stay tuned for news of our next edition !\nbrand events festivals limited has created the festival and the team are enthusiastic about the new venue and the access and visibility that it will offer . general manager rob eliott said , \u201cwe\u2019ve had tremendous support to create the fantastic city showcase in victoria park that will be taste of auckland 2010 . for companies like singapore airlines and fisher & paykel to make such a commitment to promote our excellent restaurant , food & drink scene is exciting for our restaurants and exciting for auckland .\nyou can live this incredible experience , enjoying the game - y menu above with specially curated matching cocktails for only $ 110 per person . get ready to taste the game !\nthe very best in the food and drink industry come together every year from taste of london . with over 40 world - class restaurants and chefs taking part each year , taste of london is the largest and most impressive gathering of food and drink talent , as well as a place where first class brands , big and small , come to get noticed .\npresented by renowned italian events agency pitti immagine ( pitti taste ) , the annual taste florence food festival is one of the most anticipated events on the country\u2019s gastronomic calendar , and that\u2019s saying a lot \u2013 italy loves to eat ! if you yearn for a food festival that is stylish to the core , taste florence is it ; everything is curated in inimitable italian style , bringing together the country\u2019s foremost food magicians and style gurus together under one banner to show off their wares and delight festival goers with their flair for all things foodie .\nfor the august edition of taste tuesdays in sydney , two of australia ' s best restaurants ( voted no . 5 and no . 6 ) are teaming up for what could be\nmanchester food and drink festival has a number of events set around the city ' s festival hub in albert square - so there will be plenty to do and lots to taste .\ngoing into its 13th year , taste of london is the star attraction on any self - respecting foodie\u2019s calendar , drawing a sell - out crowd of over 55 , 000 visitors .\nwhere cuisine and culture collide taste of sydney is an annual feast for all senses and celebration of sydney ' s vibrant food and culture scene ! taste of sydney is a sophisticated playground for art and entertainment enthusiasts , culinary connoisseurs , gig - goers and passionate producers . in 2018 we ' re celebrating taste of sydney ' s 10 - year anniversary and to coincide with this , we ' re working with our partners to create the best event yet ! we ' re in the midst of refreshing and revitalising the festival experience , from the dates to the venue and a vibrant roster of diverse new activities and surprises . more details will be announced soon via the taste of sydney website and social media channels . watch this space !\ntaste of london is one of the most popular and largest food events in the uk , and with many world leading chefs flocking to the capital it ' s not hard to see why .\nthe mix of extraordinary michelin quality restaurants , celebrity chefs , diverse and exciting producers and ingredients , coupled with a relaxing and stunning alfresco setting , makes taste a winning formula for all involved .\nmore exotic than ever before , the 2015 taste of cape town gastronomic festival returns to the green point cricket club from friday , 10 to sunday , 12 april 2015 to whet the appetites of cape town\u2019s most dedicated and sophisticated foodies . celebrating its eighth anniversary and forming part of one of the biggest food festivals in the world , the calendar highlight brings together some of the city\u2019s most acclaimed restaurants , artisan producers , award - winning wineries and carefully selected exhibitors to give residents a chance to sample a smorgasbord of distinctly local cuisine .\ntaste of auckland visitors will have the opportunity to partake in four days of decadent delights ; gather insider foodie knowledge with the fisher & paykel chef\u2019s kitchen , perfect the wine swirl at taste wine and buy authentic local produce from authentic food and beverage exhibitors at the arano producers market . the gala night is again presented by regal salmon and will be a major night out on the auckland social calendar .\nmetro editor bevan rapson also congratulates organisers on the planned event . \u201cthe metro team is excited by the new plans for taste of auckland in 2010 . victoria park is a great , central location and we know from this year\u2019s event that taste of auckland is a wonderful chance for aucklanders and visitors to sample and compare dishes from some of the city\u2019s very best chefs and restaurants , \u201d he said .\nthere are plenty of events from regional food & fine wine festivals to gastronomy expos ! these events bring together australian and world - renowned winemakers , chefs and industry insiders to entertain , educate and inspire , you may also visit farm gates and cellar doors , meet with local producers , attend degustation dinners , taste regional products or even attend cooking classes ! we have put this list of gourmet events together to encourage you to go walkabout and discover a new region or simply remind you of what ' s coming near you . so watch out !\nwe caught up with the chef stars of taste of london to pick their brains about the restaurants they like to eat at when they\u2019re not cooking themselves . read on for their picks for the best of 2017\nwe firmly believe that you haven\u2019t truly discovered the core of a country\u2019s culture if you haven\u2019t been chin - deep in its most iconic treats . to this end , we\u2019re sharing our top picks of europe\u2019s finest food festivals \u2013 those ridiculously delicious events that return year after year to showcase its region\u2019s most delectable cuisine offerings , celebrated food artists and acclaimed producers .\ntaste of auckland 2010 also moves to a new later date ; 18th \u2013 21st november 2010 which will be an ideal warm up for the summer season and the introduction of new summer menus from auckland\u2019s finest restaurants and bars .\ncolonial - era food culture meets spectacularly affordable prices with the 50 cents fest at chinatown food street . from kerabu bee hoon to fish moilee , the festival offers up a rare taste of food as it was served back in the 1930s .\nsydney ' s ' og ' mark best is cooking in sydney for one night only in collaboration with acme young gun mitch orr to bring you the may edition of taste tuesdays . the duo will be turning out an exclusive taste tuesdays menu kicking off with a snack attack by mitch orr , followed by 5 - courses by mark best plus creative cocktails by the drinks experts in the acme crew . the evening includes : welcome aperitif snack attack by mitch orr 5 courses by mark best digestif\nkids zone : parents can drop their youngsters off at a fun - filled playground . while finer details for the kids zone are still being confirmed , its inclusion again this year means taste of cape town will offer something for the whole family .\nit ' s not just about the nibbles , there are cookery demonstrations and talks on offer throughout the weekend too . last year there was ' a taste of the shore ' talk and ' mcintosh ' s famous haggis - eating competition ' .\nit ' s cheap too , with entry just \u00a31 for adults and free for kids . alongside live entertainment , children ' s performers and cookery demonstrations , you ' ll be able to buy and taste some of select lincolshire ' s award - winning produce .\nthere ' s no confirmed appearances yet , but with some top line sponsors , such as bookatable , fever tree , manchester evening news , reserve wines and taste of manchester you can be sure there ' s going to be lots of big names in attendence .\nby signing up to our newsletter you consent to taste tuesdays ( img uk ltd ) using your contact details to keep you informed by email about its or other similar food - related events products , services and content . you may withdraw your consent at any time .\n\u201cour 8th year promises to be more festive than ever , with loads of new features , a collection of delicious restaurants and of course the sun , sea and mountain that make taste of cape town so iconic , \u201d says justine drake , the food festival director .\n\u201ctaste provides us with a platform to highlight our dining innovation across all cabins and in our spectacular lounges . we draw inspiration from the best restaurants and emerging chefs from culinary capitals worldwide , and serve it with the style and sophistication that has become synonymous with the etihad airways brand . \u201d\na number of world renowned chefs will be present at taste of edinburgh , providing master classes and workshops throughout the weekend . amongst them will be boston - born chef loyd grossman , known particularly for his sauces . joining him will be edinburgh chef tony singh , founder of the popular oloroso restaurant in the city centre . coupling his sikh upbringing with a fondness for scottish produce , tony singh cultivated a distinctive style , which has won him a number of awards , including scottish chef of the year , best restaurant and best new restaurant . another edinburgh - based chef making his first appearance at taste is paul whitecross , who opened angels with bagpipes on the royal mile around two years ago . having spent a number of years learning from the best in the business , he says he is \u2018thrilled to take part\u2019 in taste of edinburgh and is \u2018thoroughly looking forward to it . \u2019\ntaste of london is the definitive showcase of the capital ' s best restaurants , top chefs and leading food and drink brands . taste of london occurs twice each year . our flagship event will be popping up in the stunning regent ' s park from 13 - 17 june 2018 ; with 55 , 000 food - loving visitors set to attend . taste of london is the highlight of the summer foodie calendar , as london ' s latest , greatest and most exciting restaurants serve up signature dishes , world - class chefs cook up a storm live on stage and , as always , there are a myriad opportunities to get hands - on with interactive masterclasses and shop from an array of more than 200 food and drink purveyors . taste of london : the festive edition , the little sister to the summer festival , is the perfect way to kick off the christmas season in style . between 15 - 18 november 2018 east london ' s stunning tobacco dock will be transformed into a foodie wonderland brimming with london ' s tastiest food , festive tipples , a fantastic chef line - up , loads of masterclasses to get involved with and all the shopping you need to get set for the christmas season .\ntaste of scotland bills itself as the \u2018ultimate showcase\u2019 for scotland\u2019s food and drink industry ; an alfresco gourmet experience held in the meadows . with a wide variety of exhibits including stands from innis & gunn brewing company , loyd grossman sauces and valvona and crolla , there is plenty to whet your appetite this weekend .\nyou might already be aware of glorious food\u2019s range of soups , made from authentic recipes and ingredients sourced from around the world . an innovative company that has won awards for its quality and products , the company has plans to unveil a brand new range of soups at taste of edinburgh , to add to their already impressive selection .\nnow in its 2nd year , taste of sao paulo will take place at the stunning clube hipico de santo amaro this september and will host 20 of the city ' s best restaurants , 60 leading chefs and over 40 exhibitors for four days of foodie fun . in addition to enjoying the best restaurants and bars in the city , you ' ll have the chance to attend workshops and q & amp ; as with renowned chefs , taste and purchase premium artisan products , and discover an array of unique and original drinks . not to mention getting hands - on at wine tastings and kicking back in front of the barbecue , plus there will be a dedicated children ? s area .\ntickets for the 2015 taste of cape town festival can be purchased at the gate on the day or online via itickets . co . za . crowns , which are the official currency of the festival , are available at the festival or as part of select ticket packages ( see below for details ) . children under 12 get in for free .\nwe picked this one partly for the name but also because we\u2019ve picked two savoury food stalls already . glasgow - based company chocolate fountain specialise in belgian chocolate - covered fruit skewers and other chocolate - based products . the company have promised plenty of samples at their stall at taste of edinburgh , including chocolate liqueur shots as well as champagne with strawberries .\ntoronto and the surrounding area will see more than 40 music festivals , of varying sizes and ambitions , this year . the past few years have seen the entertainment industry rush to provide unique ( and photographable ) live experiences of our music feeds come to life . we see the romantic and nostalgic instafeed images of beautiful people frolicking in the english mud of glastonbury or the desert heat of coachella , and we get the message : the answer to our digital isolation is to join in to big , loud experiences . but to stand out on these crowded fields , event organizers need something fresh .\ntaste of helsinki takes you on a culinary journey through the gourmet flavours of the city , where you ' ll devour a sumptuous feast prepared by the capital ' s best restaurants and chefs . design your own menu from a selection of the best helsinki restaurants , while enjoying the midsummer sun with the grass under your feet and jazzy vibes in the background .\nfor three days in the beginning of june , amstelpark in amsterdam is transformed into a gastronomic wonderland , as the country\u2019s foremost chefs and restaurateurs descend to show off their best dishes . in short \u2013 taste of amsterdam presents the tastiest bits of the netherlands , all in one place , served in suitable portions to allow guests to dig in again and again .\nwith the best in the industry gathering in huge numbers , taste of london has become the largest networking event in the uk\u2019s foodie calendar . from journalists to sommeliers , deli owners to big retailers , buyers to industry legends \u2013 this is your opportunity to showcase your brand and products alongside the best in the business and to find out what\u2019s hot in the world of food and drink .\ntaste of edinburgh 2012 is expected to attract up to 30 , 000 people , improving on last year\u2019s figures and delivering new content in a bid to engage with the capital\u2019s foodies . over 100 food producers will converge on the city , providing a selection of the best food and drink , whilst the restaurants will be offering a menu of starter - sized sample dishes , designed solely for this event .\none of the best - loved food festivals throughout the united kingdom , the foodies festival takes place in no less than ten cities throughout the course of the year . these much - anticipated gastronomic events constitute a highlight on the national culinary calendar , and with good reason \u2013 it brings together the region\u2019s finest and most inventive chefs and cooking show winners to delight with their creations and provide festival goers the opportunity to get their hands dirty . there\u2019s also a \u2018feast on the street\u2019 with food from around the globe , champagne - , wine - , beer - and cocktail masterclasses , an artisan food market and lots of live music \u2013 everything you need for a delicious day out .\ntaste of abu dhabi is back for its fifth edition and this year we are delighted to return to du arena , yas island . this year is sure to be tastier than ever and promises to be the highlight of the foodie calendar . the festival is a food lover ' s fantasy , jam - packed with the latest , greatest and most exciting restaurants , world - class chefs , an incredible line - up of music , tantalising fresh features and over 100 exhibitors .\nhow it works : crowns are the official festival currency and can be used to purchase food and drinks from the restaurants , bars and exhibitors . some of the ticket packages include pre - paid crowns ; though , festival - goers can also purchase the food fair\u2019s currency using cash , credit or debit cards at the event from the taste bank or from roaming crown sellers . each crown is worth r5 , and dishes cost between 4 and 8 crowns ; change is offered in crowns only .\nfor the june edition of sydney taste tuesdays , we have smuggled some of south america ' s finest in just for you . tequila , peruvian ceviche , salsa , exotic chillies and alejandro saravia for one night only , the king of peru , alejandro saravia from pastuso melbourne , is welcomed into the home of john frid at tequila mockingbird to bring you a mindblowing south american feast . what happens when you bring the two together ? a killer fiesta ! so get ready , as this is not going to be your average tuesday night ! the fiesta includes :\noliver , the chipper british tv chef whose brand is a firm proponent of farm - to - table and getting kids interested in good food , had launched the concept in 2011 in east london . a few years in , the show moved to the rural cotswolds to merge with a similar festival by former bassist for the britpop group blur , alex james , who went on to become a noted artisanal cheesemaker . the u . k . concept was purchased by img , the international events company that once owned toronto fashion week and now owns taste of toronto festival . the big feastival is the first brand extension of an intended international rollout .\na taste of stockholm ( smaka pa stockholm ) is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year , and continues to delight visitors with an innovative events programme that provides insight into the city\u2019s unique foodie scene , as well as showcasing everything from locally grown produce to organic food that creates a model of sustainable living . oh , and if it\u2019s not enough that they\u2019re completely green about the whole thing , the city\u2019s foremost restaurants , food trucks , bakers and local producers set up shop in the beautiful downtown park of kungstr\u00e4dg\u00e5rden to serve all sorts of tasty things and teach festival goers how to save the planet one delicious bite at a time . and there are bands too \u2013 how cool ?\nfor taste tuesdays in july , you will be taken on a journey to the far north , where locals fight the cold winter with cheerful banquets , drinks and laughter . mj\u00f8lner sydney in collaboration with game farm invites you on a once - in - a - lifetime journey dedicated to the discovery of game meat and nordic culinary traditions , brimming with the cocktail theatre that the speakeasy group is known for . the communal - style dinner will feature 4 shared courses curated by head chef joachim borenius , paired with specially curated cocktails for each course by krystal hart ( national tanqueray ambassador ) and alissa gabriel ( mj\u00f8lner sydney bar manager ) . join us for an immersive banquet worthy of valhalla at mj\u00f8lner !\nthree culinary pioneers ; executive chef nelly robinson of nel . restaurant , head chef alastair waddell and forager peter hardwick of harvest newrybar have joined forces in breathtaking style for the sydney edition of taste tuesdays in april . during the course of the evening , you ' ll be immersed in the coastline of nsw as you devour four bespoke courses celebrating the beauty of native ingredients , all foraged on the day by the team . nelly , alastair and peter will all be on hand to answer your burning questions and introduce you to the world of foraging , bookend with a delicious aperitif and digestif to accompany your meal . tickets include a welcome aperitif with snacks , a bespoke four - course menu created with new south wales produce foraged on the day of the event , and specially curated digestif .\ncreate your ultimate tasting menu from multiple high - end cuisines and try dishes that have never been seen in hong kong before from some of the city ' s best chefs . plus enjoy the amazing array of experiences ranging from whisky and wine tastings to sweet treats , one - off collaborations , live music and family fun . what to expect at taste of hong kong sample the best restaurants from hong kong and beyond choose from over 60 dishes from hong kong ' s latest , greatest and hottest restaurants , alongside a few international restaurants offering exclusive dishes ! world - class chefs and personalities see culinary masters cook up a storm in live demonstrations on stage and in their restaurants at the festival . things to do pop up bars , instagrammable desserts , wine tastings , masterclasses , live music and heaps of family fun . share edible experiences with friends and enjoy the lively festival atmosphere . gourmet shopping indulge in a huge selection of artisan producers who will be offering festival exclusives and unique products as part of the gourmet market .\ndiscover the ultimate food playground of amsterdam with 24 restaurants offering over 100 delicious dishes to choose from . come and create your own dream tasting menu with the most popular bites of the capital ' s food scene . additionally , you can enjoy loads of fun foodie features like tastings , demonstrations and masterclasses ; visit the artisan producers at the gourmet market ; enjoy live music and much more ! what to expect from taste of amsterdam the best restaurants in amsterdam choose from over 100 dishes from amsterdam ' s latest , greatest and hottest restaurants who will be serving small versions of their signature dishes at the festival . throughout the event , you can enjoy multiple dishes from different participating restaurants . leading chefs watch world - class chefs cook up a storm at their restaurant stands or at live demonstrations . things to do get hands - on and participate in interactive masterclasses , workshops and tastings . share edible experiences with friends and enjoy the lively festival atmosphere . gourmet market indulge in an array of artisan producers who will be offering festival exclusives and unique products at the gourmet market .\nbringing together a curated selection of toronto and chicago ' s top chefs , restaurants , and artisans , tastemaker is the ultimate collaborative showcase of your city ' s food and drink . taste your way around an immersive food - hall , set in truly awesome venues , where renowned local and national chefs collaborate to produce unique , one - off menus . get up close to the action , and discover exciting new flavours , as toronto & amp ; chicago ' s best culinary talent come together for two days of eating , drinking and good vibes . come join the party with a handpicked selection of restaurants , wineries , breweries and producers all under one roof , for just one ticket price . what to expect at tastemaker toronto and tastemaker chicago . . . all - inclusive ticket pay for your ticket , and then put your wallet away . it ' s that simple sample away enjoy all samples from chefs , restaurants , wineries , and artisans unique food hall an amazing open , communal setting creating an intimate yet energetic atmosphere the best chefs the latest and greatest chefs from across the city collaborating to produce one - off menus tastemaker kitchen the focal point of the event , where chefs will collaborate in the kitchen to produce iconic dishes for guests to sample\napr\u00e8s un diner m\u00e9morable chez pierre sang signature le 10 avril dernier , les diners taste tuesdays vous donnent une nouvelle fois rendez - vous pour une exp\u00e9rience gastronomique exceptionnelle . lucas felzine , le jeune chef du restaurant uma , vous convie le mardi 8 mai \u00e0 19 . 30 pour une invitation au voyage au c ? ur des saveurs p\u00e9ruvo - japonaises qu ? il maitrise sur le bout des doigts . cet amoureux du japon et du p\u00e9rou a su cr\u00e9er un univers unique qui navigue entre les techniques de la cuisine nippone , les produits du terroir fran\u00e7ais et l ? inspiration p\u00e9ruvienne qui apporte du piment aux plats . pour ce diner aux influences multiples , lucas felzine vous re\u00e7oit autour d ? un repas omakase , qui consiste , selon la tradition japonaise , \u00e0 surprendre ses h\u00f4tes tout au long du diner . il sera en compagnie de l ? ancien champion de france de sushi , pass\u00e9 maitre dans cet art , eric ticana et d ? un expert en sake , ga\u00ebl vincent qui cherche \u00e0 lui redonner ses lettres de noblesse et \u00e0 faire connaitre l ? art de la d\u00e9gustation \u00e0 la japonaise . ils vous emm\u00e8neront avec passion et d\u00e9vouement , devant vos yeux , \u00e0 la d\u00e9couverte de techniques et de d\u00e9gustations in\u00e9dites . tout au long de cet omakase , vous pourrez ainsi vous laissez voyager \u00e0 travers un menu en plusieurs temps . ne manquez pas cette soir\u00e9e exceptionnelle !\nle th\u00e8me est lanc\u00e9 pour ce 3e diner sign\u00e9 taste tuesdays : le chef simon horwitz du restaurant elmer , l ' une des adresses incontournables du quartier r\u00e9publique \u00e0 paris , vous donne rendez - vous le mardi 12 juin \u00e0 19h30 autour d ' un incontournable de la gastronomie : le cochon ! ce petit prodige de l ' assiette d\u00e9cline une cuisine inventive et d\u00e9complex\u00e9e o\u00f9 r\u00f4tissoires et braises sont de rigueur pour vous concocter un menu qui prouvera , une nouvelle fois , que dans le cochon ? tout est bon ! en version table d ' h\u00f4te pour 4 personnes et plus , ou install\u00e9s de mani\u00e8re plus intimiste sur les banquettes du restaurant , vous naviguerez au gr\u00e9 d ' un menu aux couleurs ros\u00e9es qui se d\u00e9clinera en plusieurs \u00e9tapes , toujours dans un esprit d ' assiettes g\u00e9n\u00e9reuses , accompagn\u00e9es d ' une sauce ou jus qu ' il fait bon saucer avec le pain maison et agr\u00e9ment\u00e9es de spiritueux d ' exception . cet amoureux du produit , qui a \u00e9galement ouvert une epicerie - cave \u00e0 manger , vous fera d\u00e9guster ses fameuses terrines et autres surprises faites maison tout au long de cette soir\u00e9e unique . au programme de cette soir\u00e9e ' copain comme cochon ' ne manquez pas cette soir\u00e9e exceptionnelle propos\u00e9e au prix de menu \u00e0 69 ? ( hors vins ) et 99 ? en accord vin ( sur entr\u00e9e , plat , dessert ) en r\u00e9servant ici . table d ' h\u00f4te disponible jusque ' \u00e0 16 personnes , dans la salle privative face \u00e0 la cave \u00e0 vin . assisses pour 2 / 3 personnes disponibles au sein du restaurant .\nplans to hold jamie oliver ' s big feastival at an olympic london live site were abandoned due to concerns over locog ' s branding restrictions , event can reveal .\nan olympic version of the music and food festival fronted by the popular chef was planned for this summer in victoria park , one of the bt london live sites offering entertainment and big screens showing olympic coverage .\nwith that set of dynamics there was a whole lot of interpretations . it was possible that any exhibitor at the feastival could have been regarded as a competitor to the olympic sponsors .\nno - one really could give clarity because events like this haven\u2019t been done before . the scale of the risk was hundreds of thousands of pounds .\nclarke told event detailed plans had been made for the olympic feastival :\nit was ready to go : we knew who the sponsors would be if we could sign them , we knew who our exhibitors would be if we could accept them and we knew who the talent would be if we could do the event . we set our own parameters on what we needed to have confidence about before we officially launched .\nhe added :\nthe gla team were keen for an event to represent the great food and drink in this country . the other party that really wanted to get involved and was disappointed was jamie oliver .\nbecause the option of alex ' s farm open to us as well , it made cancelling the olympic feastival an easier pill to swallow ,\nsaid clarke .\nhe said a few changes would be made to last year ' s festival :\ni think [ rouge ] got a lot right with big feastival last year \u2013 it\u2019s a music and food led festival and the premise is good . the big thing we\u2019re changing is that it\u2019s on a farm and we\u2019re making it a camping event . we\u2019re looking at around 20 , 000 people whereas last year it had about 23 , 000 .\nwe can\u2019t reveal much more but we can say that alex james is very excited about the music content and is working with us , and jamie is very excited about the food and is also working with us . it will feel very relaxed but also very special .\nfor more in - depth industry features , showcases and interviews with world - leading brands , don ' t miss the next issue of event magazine by subscribing here .\nget the latest creative jobs in advertising , media , marketing and digital delivered directly to your inbox each day .\nblur bassist alex james is planning to host a festival featuring chef jamie oliver at his oxfordshire farm over the august bank holiday .\nlast year ' s harvest festival in kingham featured kt tunstall , the feeling and chef hugh fearnley - whittingstall .\ndavid and samantha cameron attended , but the event ' s organisers , big wheel , went bust , leaving 200 people a total of \u00a31m out of pocket .\nthe title of the festival is expected to be jamie oliver presents the big feastival with alex james .\nthe event at churchill heath farm , where mr james now makes cheese , will feature live and recorded music and food .\nit will run from 31 august to 2 september and up to 10 , 000 people are expected to attend .\nthe application states that although the acts have yet to be finalised , the music\nwill reflect the family demographic the event is aimed at\n.\ntheresa may moves to shore up her position after a day of high profile resignations over her brexit strategy .\nwe\u2019ve picked out our particular highlights , however , should you need any suggestions .\nmake sure to stop by this sometimes - unorthodox hebridean whisky company for a real education in the \u2018water of life . \u2019 based on islay , the innovative distillery offers both peated and unpeated whiskies , in a variety of expressions . its \u2018concept\u2019 series - including but certainly not limited to sherry finishes , oak finishes and the mysterious \u2018black art\u2019 edition - is especially attractive , as it seems this distillery really have thought of everything .\nsituated in edinburgh\u2019s frederick street , eteaket is an independent business that focuses on quality loose leaf tea , sourcing ingredients from around the world for both wholesale and retail . with a variety of teas available , including black tea , green tea and white tea , along with tea accessories for sale , eteaket is a much - needed beacon in a nation of tea - drinkers .\nin the rhyme , simple simon met a pieman on his way to the fair , but in this case , simple simon is the pieman himself . or rather , bernard alessi is . based in biggar , simple simon\u2019s perfect pies do exactly what it says on the tin - making use of locally - sourced meats and ingredients to make delicious pies . the pies are also additive free , giving a wholly natural flavour . that the company has won 13 awards should tell you all you need to know .\nthe weber bbq experience offers tips and techniques for creating the perfect barbecue , with masterclasses from mark greenaway , jeff galvin and valentine warner . with two sessions available , you can learn from those in the know of the best way to cook pizza , tarte tatin or smoked horseradish salmon .\nthere\u2019s also the chance to watch top chefs battle it out to win the title of british bbq champion , in sunday\u2019s competition , if barbecuing isn\u2019t your cup of tea .\nthe four day festival will now occupy victoria park in freemans bay ; in the heart of auckland city , a stone\u2019s throw away from the restaurant districts of ponsonby and herne bay .\ndaily tasting sessions feature a menu of three signature dishes in tasting - sized portions from some of auckland\u2019s top restaurants . also on offer will be fine wines , champagnes and specialty beers available from a range of bars and purveyors of quality beverages .\nthe inaugural event in 2009 was very popular with both restaurants and exhibitors and the confirmed line - up for 2010 already includes such leading names as clooney , dine by peter gordon and simon gault\u2019s euro .\nthe heart of auckland city has also thrown its weight behind the event and is thrilled to have such a popular festival mark the debut of victoria park as a festival venue . heart of auckland city ceo alex swny says \u201cit\u2019s great to see another international event come to auckland and to be presented in a quintessentially auckland venue . \u201d\nscoop readers - donate and help us create quality , independent news & journalism that is freely available to the public . become a supporter professionals - ' at work ' users of scoop need a scooppro licence . this keeps scoop open , plus licensed users enjoy exclusive new tools . more about scooppro\nfor someone routinely cast as a clown presiding over an administration in chaos , donald trump has been very consistent about his agenda , and remarkably successful in achieving it , in the short term at least . by now , it seems clear that trump has absolutely no interest in retaining any vestige of the post ww2 architecture that ties the us into a collective agreement . in his hands , isolationism means being free to use american power against friends and foes alike ."]}
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", "topic": 11}], "title": "xenophile media", "paragraphs": ["xenophile media produces innovative cross - platform television experiences , games and interactive media in documentary , drama and kids genres for broadcasters from disney to bbc .\nxenophile media\u2019s \u2018reactor engine\u2019 xenophile describe the reactor cmds ( content management and deployment system ) as proprietary software to assist the deployment of their alternate reality games . here is their description from their website :\nthat ' s a wrap ! atlas electric shoot ends in toronto - xenophile media\u2019s latest production , atlas electric , . . .\nxenophile media ' s latest project - - the hybrid feature film / web series anxietyville - - is covered in today ' s streamdaily .\nxenophile media ' s latest project - - the hybrid feature film / web series anxietyville - - is covered in today ' s . . .\n( toronto - september 23 , 2014 ) - today interactive ontario launched a new report designed to guide canadian interactive digital media ( idm ) producers in taking advantage of international coproduction opportunities . international digital media coproduction : a guide for canadian companies was created in association with deep inc and amythos media , with funding from the ontario media development corporation , the canada media fund and the bell fund .\npresentation at the festival of new cinema and new media of montreal , canada .\nxenophile was inspired to adopt vimeo ' s hybrid model following the success of the comedy series high maintenance .\nrobots invade the xenophile office . . . stay tuned for more robot fun with a new project this summer .\nthis blog is part of the indieweb philosophy and technology . this means this blog is my main hub that syndicates out to my social media , and pulls social media responses back here .\nevan jones is the creative director of xenophile media xenophile which is a canadian cross media production company specialising in extended media experiences . evan is an interactive media producer from the combined disciplines of computer science , film studies and radio production . his projects range from narrative console gaming to interactive historical documentary . winner of the 2005 canadian new media awards for excellence in cross platform and banff television award for interactive television , his project \u2018the regenesis extended reality\u2019 game engages players to interact with characters from the series . the project has attracted a whole new audience eager for more than bios and episodic summaries . the game draws viewers into a conspiracy and mystery that weaves in and out of the tv series , using the internet , email and other media to immerse the viewer and blur the line between fiction and reality .\nquestions ? please contact interactive media peer group co - governors geoff katz or lori h . schwartz\nalex combines poetic and aesthetic approaches to user engagement in digital media that blend gameplay with magical worlds to create unique media - based experiences . alex has also worked with internationally recognised artists such as\ntransmedia storyteller is about to go into beta , and will begin with social media deployment tools .\npresentation at \u2018the creative and the corporate\u2019 , a lansdown centre symposium on the state of interactive media at middlesex university .\nthough digital media coproductions are outside the official treaty coproduction framework that exists for film and television , in october 2013 various canadian funding agencies released a framework for international digital media coproduction to facilitate digital media coproduction eligibility for their programs . the bell fund , the canada media fund , the independent production fund , the qu\u00e9becor fund and the shaw rocket fund collaborated to establish definitions , eligibility and minimum canadian participation to recognize and promote international coproductions in digital media between canada and other countries . this framework makes it much easier for non - canadians to work with canadians as the guidelines have been harmonized .\nit is a resource listing technologies used to manage cross / trans / multi - platform / media projects . i\u2019m not talking about cross - media measurement , but about the tools you can use to deliver and manage your content across media platforms . i\u2019ve selected a range of technologies used in alternate reality games , pervasive games , location - based games and interactive tv :\nabout the canada media fund the canada media fund ( cmf ) fosters , develops , finances and promotes the production of canadian content and applications for all audiovisual media platforms . the cmf guides canadian content towards a competitive global environment by fostering industry innovation , rewarding success , enabling a diversity of voice and promoting access to content through public and private sector partnerships . please visit urltoken .\nwe connect to the human side of stories .\n- - > why your brand needs to be human on social media\npatrick crowe is a toronto - based producer , writer , game designer , and filmmaker . he has worked for the national film board and the ontario media development corporation and as a producer for the cbc . he is the co - founder and president of xenophile media , a two - time emmy award - winning production company renowned for its work in content and technology , including the interactive documentary inside hana ' s suitcase .\nwe offer our belated but no less heartfelt congratulations to the team at xenophile media , who along with co - creator matt wolf were winners of a primetime emmy\u00ae award for outstanding creative achievement in interactive television , presented at last month\u2019s ceremony in los angeles . the team got the nod for \u201c the ocular effect , \u201d the alternate reality game tied in to the abc family television movie , fallen . xenophile previously won an international emmy\u00ae for the regenesis extended reality game .\nin stellaris xenophile / xenophobe is one of the ethical axis that empires can select . xenophiles have a bonus to diplomatic relations and will tolerate mixed - species populations more readily .\nit\u2019s been a crazy month for the guys at xenophile media . it started off back in march at the 10th annual sxsw interactive awards when occular effect ( the fallen alternate reality game ) won the award in the experimental category . but it was not about to stop there . the nominations were just beginning to roll in . fallen was nominated for a banff world television award and regenesis was nominated for both an interactive emmy ( pdf ) and a cnma award . the cnma and banff world television awards will be announced in the next few months , but last night the interactive emmy went to ( pdf ) \u2026 xenophile media for regenesis extended reality game !\na few different characters in larry niven ' s known space books . beowulf schaeffer and louis wu come to mind . at least one of them explicitly referred to himself as a xenophile .\naccording to xenophile media , the objective of love letters to the future is \u201cto collect a critical mass of love letters \u2013 messages about people\u2019s fears and hopes for the future , the stories they want to send to their children\u2019s children . \u201d the website has already received over 2 , 000 text , image , and video submissions .\ncreating a research group focused on game and interactive media that combines practice based research with theory . originating new projects as well as continuing ongoing work .\nthomas wallner is a rare example of a creative filmmaker who is truly at home in the interactive media world . his work earned him international recognition as a cross platform tv pioneer . over the past ten years thomas has consistently applied his award winning vision as a storyteller to push the limits of interactive narrative . a leading figure in the creation of participatory narratives he brought the underground genre of alternate reality gaming into the television mainstream , culminating in xenophile media\u2019s emmy award winning genre - benders fallen and regenesis .\nnow , while we take the term alternate reality game in this context with a grain of salt , xenophile does have a decent track record with their past projects for fallen ( ocular effect ) and regenesis .\nthe academy of television arts and sciences ' interactive media peer group provides a forum for individuals contributing to the evolution of cross - platform engagement between creators and fans .\ncreating work that intends to push the creative boundaries of computer games and interactive media . giving creative direction on all zero - game projects as well as developing new projects .\nyesterday , the winners of the 14th annual webby awards were announced , recognizing excellence in \u201cinteractive design , creativity , usability and functionality on the internet . \u201d this year , a trio of alternate reality gaming projects came home with accolades . so congratulations to the teams behind love letters to the future ( xenophile media ) , district 9 ( trigger llc ) , and true blood ( hbo ) .\na new article posted at urltoken ( also via urltoken ) hints at an upcoming game from xenophile media , tied in with a new show from the canadian network cbc called jpod , which premieres tuesday , january 8th ( on cbc of course ) . while much of the show\u2019s online components are typical of the new trend of extended interactivity , the key point is noted in a later paragraph :\nxenophile : a person who likes foreigners or things foreign [ from greek , from xeno - + - phile ] . and by foreigners , we mean aliens . and not just humans who live in another country , either .\nthomas wallner , founder and owner of deep inc . is a producer , writer , director and game designer working in feature film , television , games and interactive media . in addition to producing innovative cross - media properties for television , he has written and directed eight award - winning feature documentaries that have been broadcast in more than 30 countries .\nevan visited australia in november 2006 and in this presentation he focuses on two cross media / broadcast tv drama series projects : fallen ( urltoken ) and re - genesis ( urltoken ) .\nwe are also bursting our buttons with pride here at argnet , because our very own jonathan waite was a part of the ocular effect team . congrats jon , and rest of the crew at xenophile . we look forward to your future projects with great anticipation !\nfor two decades alex mayhew has worked internationally for high profile clients and companies across multiple platforms using cutting edge digital media to create iconic , engaging and effective projects that significantly enhance his client\u2019s brand identity .\ncrossroads is the flexible solution for storytelling across multiple media channels , using technology already a part of the player\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s life , such as cell phones , web pages and news feeds , to make the story come alive . literally .\ncipher cities game builder australian project cipher cities is also a technology for pervasive games . but it is a free technology that enables people to create their own location - based games . it is based on newish media\u2019s scoot camp .\n* * alternate reality games ( arg ) blend the game world with reality , using many forms of media to deliver an interactive narrative . args empower players as investigators who collaborate to uncover the story and solve plot based challenges .\ncongratulations are in order for canadian production xenophile media as they captured the 2006 gemini award for best cross platform project at last week\u2019s ceremonies in toronto , canada . their arg , the regenesis extended reality , won for the first time in the prize category , awarded to the \u201cinteractive project that best \u201cenhances the users\u2019 enjoyment of the television program / series through such platforms as mobile , the web and other portable devices\u201d , \u201d according to a press release . regenesis is a canadian bio - lab drama available in canada and in syndication worldwide .\nalex is focused on creating experiences that embrace user - generated content and social media as well as projects that span mobile , content management , communication and location - based experience . building on these interests he co - founded infinity labs with\nah , so many crafty toys to play with and come up with great experiences ( although my dream of a media integrated home entertainment system is still a bit off \u2014 hint hint\u2026i want to develop projects in cool labs like that ) .\nabout interactive ontario interactive ontario ( io ) is a member - driven not - for - profit trade association committed to the growth of the ontario interactive digital content industry . io is the voice of the interactive industry in ontario , representing companies working in e - learning , video games , mobile app development , online storytelling , social media and other forms of interactive digital media . io\u2019s programming includes x - summit , gameon : finance , the interact networking series and the ilunch series .\n1 . love letters to the future . xenophile media and greenpeace launched this stunning project last year , leading up to the united nations climate change conference in copenhagen ( december , 2009 . ) the multiplatform initiative featured an online \u201copen stage for the public to share messages of hope for the future so that children of today and tomorrow will know we cared about the planet . \u201d people from 128 countries contributed love letters and the top vote - getters were encoded and placed in a waterproof , shock - proof time capsule , so that they could be played on any device 100 years from now , assuming there\u2019s still human life on the planet .\nvoiceover projects include\u2026 oxford business awards for wolfestone translation . poem for sony xperia . award winning narration for needless things . series of online commercials for griff films . promotional films for workare . audiobook narration excerpts for new book publication . training film narration for olympic swordfighting for beginners dvd . operation valkyrie history documentary for arts magic . 3 tv commercials for chelsea building society . viva pi\u00f1ata tv commercial for microsoft x box . radio commercials for brfm . narration for close protection security documentary . 6 documentary voices for the discovery channel . v oice of the poet milton for the life and works of milton dvd . documentary narration for sir gwain & the green knight dvd . character voice s for maersk shipping training resource . narrator & lead character for a national internet learning resource aimed at 8 yr olds . voice of beethoven and other characters for international multi - media game for synergy / xenophile media . promotional films for online music training resource . links and programme idents for bbc wales . . .\nthere isn\u2019t much information on their website , but it is described as a \u201cproprietary technology that links all these things together\u201d ( phone , computer , email ) . \u00e2 i presume it was the technology used to deploy their watchmen experience and so is similiar to\u00e2 seize the media\u2019s\u00e2 web and phone technology .\napparently the time capsule will be a rousing success , since people who submit messages to the website receive a response from 2109 , courtesy of xenophile media . over the next three weeks , players will have the opportunity to unlock videos , clues and messages left by maya , hidden amongst the messages posted on letters to the future . upon submitting a message for consideration , players receive the first clue : the phrase \u201cme2109 . \u201d maya\u2019s final video will be unlocked by playing a locative game december 9 - 12 in cities around the world , including amsterdam , toronto , mumbai , sao paulo , hong kong and istanbul . maya\u2019s videos will then be played at the climate change conference in copenhagen .\nlove letters to the future swept the green category , taking home both the webby award and people\u2019s voice award for the category . the campaign sought to collect messages from the worldwide community to future generations : the top 100 messages were buried in a time capsule at the un climate change conference in copenhagen on december 13 , 2009 . providing an interactive undercurrent to the already interactive campaign , xenophile media hid a series of clues and messages from the future on the website , culminating a series of augmented reality images hidden at locations across the globe . to read more about the alternate reality game designed for greenpeace international , you can follow along with the game\u2019s progress at the love letters to the future blog .\n\u201cwe don\u2019t have to dream some day that this technology will get cheap enough to use , \u201d said richard lachman , digital media associate professor and director of ryerson university\u2019s rta transmedia centre . previous incarnations were \u201cflops , \u201d he said , because headset viewers were uncomfortable , unresponsive and far too expensive for home use .\nfuji australia\u2019s xmpie vdp technology the xmpie vdp acronym stands for variable - data - publishing , and is specially designed for personalisation and has a cross - media publishing facility . now , this is one of my favourites because it involves three media , simultaneously . fuji australia created a special mini \u2018be a superhero\u2019 experience to market it ( which i spoke about on my previous blog ) . so you can test it out yourself . if you\u2019re putting in your mobile number internationally ( outside of australia ) , then put in your country code ( no \u2018 + \u2019 needed ) and your mobile number without the \u20180\u2019 at the beginning .\nmission control a game can also be provided with a web - based dashboard to help the player keep track of current missions , real - time story progression and character profiles . utilizing a user - friendly interface the mission is visualized through innovative use of google maps , and media playback and management . this dashboard can be provided for both browser - based and mobile platforms .\nthe system is especially relevant to xenophile\u2019s projects as their tv - related work is often re - sold into new territories . this means they need to geo - lock the websites . they also control of access to game sites with passwords , which means only those who have already registered to play the games can see the content of the websites . this move ensures that it doesn\u2019t get confused with real life content and helps to track player actions . see my previous discussion about how args cue their fictionality for more on the need to make fictionality clear .\nyou can watch the gemini awards gala will be broadcast on canadian network global on november 4th at 6 : 30 pm pst / 9 : 30 pm est . the gemini industry awards , which were awarded over a three night span , will be broadcast on rogers television in the toronto area , so if you want to see the xenophile folks accepting their awards , you\u2019ll want to tune in on for the second of the three nights , dubbed the \u201cgemini lifestyle , children\u2019s and youth , \u201d which will be shown at 6 : 00 pm est on november 17th .\nshaftesbury films , who produce the television series , has been forward - thinking in its attempts to connect to its audience , partnering with xenophile to manage the alternate reality gaming model which has delivered real - time content that is directly related to the weekly series for both of the show\u2019s seasons . in the second season\u2019s extended reality , players were treated to hours of video clips which broadened the overall storyline of the show , and the show reciprocated ( in a fine bit of pre - filmed trickery ) by acknowledging the efforts of the players as they attempted to aid the scientists working at norbac labs in ontario .\ni\u2019m not sure if it is the first . one cannot forget the pivotal project by spiderdance in 1999 . \u2018 webriot \u2018 was mtv\u2019s first itv program and it was ( apparently ! ) , the world\u2019s first tv show specifically designed for two - screen interaction . and , guess who was a designer ? drum roll\u2026 tracey fullerton ! yes , i\u2019ve known about this for a while and have been quite chuffed that tracey has a cross / trans / multi - media past . \ud83d\ude42\naliens can be intrigued by humanity or a fantastic anthropologist , but what about the inverse \u2014 when a human character is obsessed with everything alien ? this is often an evolved na\u00efve newcomer character in speculative fiction , and serves the same function in being a go - between and ( sometimes literal ) translator between a strange alien culture and the reader / viewer . unlike a na\u00efve newcomer , however , the xenophile doesn ' t need another character to tell him or her about the alien culture we meet \u2014 they can provide all ( or at least , most ) of the exposition themselves , cheerfully and enthusiastically ! in fact , they ' re so enthusiastic they probably have neglected their relationships with their fellow humans . in addition to appearing in science fiction , this trope can also appear in fantasy literature where a human character is enthusiastic about non - human races and cultures .\nthe core concepts are \u2013 the assets , comprising media that the system can output and real - world places and triggers that the system can recognise . \u2013 the game objects , comprising the places , objects and people that the game logic is about . game objects have parameters that change during the course of the game . \u2013 the game events , which translate the real world triggers ( e . g reading an rfid tag ) to a meaningful game event ( e . g . visiting a game location or being close to another player ) . \u2013 the actions , listing the things the system can output , which differ depending on the kind of device that the player carries .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nthe toronto star [ newspaper ] . 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( digital entertainment every platform ) is developing to create immersive film experiences via virtual reality .\nfilmmaker and game designer thomas wallner , centre , demonstrates new software that allows for an immersive film experience .\nby wearing a vr headset to watch projects made with 360 - degree cameras , a movie will seem to flow all around the viewer , opening the door for filmmakers to express themselves differently and engage audiences in new ways .\ntwo major canadian directors have already expressed an interest in working with the expanding technology , wallner said .\nthe tech is rapidly evolving . virtual reality headsets oculus rift \u2014 made by the company recently purchased by facebook \u2014 and sony\u2019s project morpheus are speeding through prototype stages . that involves getting the hardware to developers to allow them to create a wide range of applications for vr before the headsets , expected to be priced at about $ 300 or less , hit the market sometime in the next 18 months .\ngamers are enthusiastically embracing vr , said wallner . now it\u2019s the filmmakers\u2019 turn .\n\u201ci think that the field is exploding right now and a lot of people are excited about different things , \u201d said brooklyn - based filmmaker and computer programmer james george . \u201cit\u2019s a convergence between the gaming world and filmmaking world . that\u2019s the most interesting intersection . \u201d\nclouds , the award - winning interactive documentary george and co - director jonathan minard debuted at the tribeca film festival in april , was viewable as an installation or through the oculus rift .\ngeorge also recently converted a friend\u2019s 360 - degree - shot music video to vr , using what he calls \u201ca very basic open source tool , \u201d that he made available free online through software development sharing site , github .\nwallner had participated in shooting 360 video in the arctic for a documentary titled the polar sea and hit on the idea to watch the footage in vr . ryerson\u2019s rta transmedia lab , which is now helping create the liquid cinema software , aided in setting up a viewer .\n\u201cwe had no idea what to expect , \u201d wallner said . \u201cso we created a viewer and we watched the footage and we were just amazed by it . \u201d\ndeep is using two very different projects to help develop the software tools for liquid cinema .\none is the polar sea , part of a multimedia project on the northwest passage for tvo , french - german public television network arte and british columbia\u2019s knowledge network .\nthe other is heaven must be boring , a web - based 360 video comedy series co - produced through the rta transmedia lab . helmed by showrunner dan redican ( puppets who kill ) , heaven must be boring follows five comics from different religious backgrounds who are sent by a toronto - based ngo on a cross - canada tour to promote tolerance through laughter .\n\u201ci think we\u2019re part of a historical development , \u201d said wallner . \u201ci believe we\u2019ll look back on this \u2026 and realize it was a very special moment in the history of cinema and imaging . \u201d\n\u201cit\u2019s an innovation that allows storytellers to use forms that exist to address you directly with an explosion of creativity , \u201d observed lachman , who said putting the tools in the hands of filmmakers will define how liquid cinema is used . \u201cit doesn\u2019t mean staring at a screen ; i can be surprised , i can be shocked . \u201d\ncertainly , the two - minute highlight reel from the polar sea engaged those who put on the vr headset to view it at the star recently . the movie plays through the headset , giving you the ability to turn your head to see in a complete circle , as well as up and down , putting the viewer in the centre of the scene . we could even gaze up to see the drone that was used to shoot the footage , propellers whirring as it floated overhead .\nthere were sensations of flying over arctic landscapes , floating above a cruise ship\u2019s deck to look out at jutting icebergs , or riding along bumpy roads on an atv , before popping into the ship\u2019s kitchen and dining room .\n\u201cbecause i\u2019m a filmmaker i\u2019ve come to realize quickly we have the ability to capture and play this back but where it gets interesting is to evolve , to be able to bring narrative to the experience , \u201d wallner explained .\nthere are still many unanswered questions about filmmaking and vr . lachman believes it\u2019s best suited to short films for now , rather than feature films . wallner , meanwhile , wonders how can a director work with actors if there\u2019s no place to stand off camera when filming takes place in 360 degrees ? storytelling tricks like steering the viewer\u2019s attention to a specific element or close - ups will also need to be rethought .\n\u201ci\u2019m of the mind right now that i\u2019d like to keep things simple and experimental and human , \u201d said wallner , adding he can see applications where vr is interspersed with conventional film and static images . \u201cwe just want to be taken somewhere and swept away . \u201d\ngeorge agrees . \u201ci hesitate to guess what the future will hold , \u201d he said when asked about the potential for movie theatres filled with people in vr headsets or primarily solo use .\n\u201ceverything will happen but to what degree and to what success ? \u201d he added . \u201cfor me what\u2019s most exciting is there is really a context for people with a background in code to work with people with a background in film . \u201d\n\u201cthis is not about technology , but an immersion into a piece of art , \u201d wallner pointed out . \u201cand for that , we would like to create the tools . \u201d\ncopyright owned or licensed by toronto star newspapers limited . all rights reserved . republication or distribution of this content is expressly prohibited without the prior written consent of toronto star newspapers limited and / or its licensors . to order copies of toronto star articles , please go to : urltoken\nthe toronto star and thestar . com , each property of toronto star newspapers limited , one yonge street , 4th floor , toronto , on , m5e 1e6\nthe strategy harnesses the power of the vimeo on demand monetization model in a way that allows the producers to hit multiple market segments at different price points .\nfor inquiries related to this message please contact support . for sales inquiries , please visit urltoken\nif you believe this to be in error , please confirm below that you are not a robot by clicking\ni ' m not a robot\nbelow .\nplease make sure your browser supports javascript and cookies and that you are not blocking them from loading . for more information you can review the terms of service and cookie policy .\nwe ' ve detected that javascript is disabled in your browser . would you like to proceed to legacy twitter ?\nanxietyville : feature film and web series from indie director , rob stefaniuk , premieres in hybrid release on . . .\n- -\none of the best features we managed to get a sneak peek of . . .\n- - 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7158 , derek . baker @ urltoken\nbrowse our custom packages or build your own to meet your unique communications needs .\ncopyright \u00a9 2018 cnw group ltd . all rights reserved . a cision company .\nyou need to login to do this . get known if you don ' t have an account\nthere exists , in all of us , a deep - seated fascination for the unknown . an adventurous spirit that rejects the familiar and glories in the unfamiliar , whatever - or whomever - it may be .\nnote : this is not about a character who is attracted to aliens in another way . . . there ' s a different trope for that , although the two can easily be combined . contrast aliens are bastards . also contrast absolute xenophobe . again , aliens - liking - human - culture examples are a different trope and belong in intrigued by humanity or fantastic anthropologist . compare nightmare fetishist ; if the aliens are weird enough , both can apply to the same character . compare admiring the abomination , where a character ( often the smart guy ) reacts to an alien threat with both excitement and fear .\nsolomon in magi - labyrinth of magic is fascinated with the non - human races ' culture and was like a child in a candyshop when a group of manticore beasts invited him to spend the night in their underground city .\nsodam yat was born and raised in an absolute xenophobe society . that didn ' t stop him from befriending an alien named tessog who crash - landed on daxam . sadly , his parents found out , murdered tessog , and brainwashed their son to hate aliens again . sodam only regained his memories when he saw his friend ' s stuffed corpse in a museum . he became disgusted with daxam ' s xenophobia and spent years repairing tessog ' s ship so he could leave daxam forever . the courage and determination it took for him to do this made sodam worthy of becoming a green lantern .\nellie arroway from contact , both the book and the movie - at least when it comes to the idea of aliens and how to make contact with them .\nin enemy mine , a human and a drac pilot who are on opposites sides of an space war learn to set aside their racial and political differences to survive on a hostile planet . they start out trying to kill each other , but become good friends .\nthat all changes once she discovers the engineers are monsters that want to wipe out humanity .\ndr . newton aka\nnewt\nfrom pacific rim is a self - proclaimed kaiju fanboy . his torso and arms are covered in various tattoos of the monstrous creatures , and he reacts to hannibal chau ' s kaiju organ black market with a giddy nerdgasm . naturally , he ' s also a leading expert on kaiju physiology .\nbren cameron of cj cherryh ' s foreigner series of books . meant to be an envoy / translator from the human government to the native aliens , he essentially defects to the alien side .\n, turns out this way , getting a thorough education in drac culture after being stranded on an ice planet with a drac for quite a while . note that he and the drac were fighter pilots\nin a subsequent story set in the same ' verse , the last enemy , we learn he ' s devoted his life to teaching little dracs the way of talman , the drac equivalent of a holy book / history of science / scientific literature rolled into one .\nchristopher holm in the people of the wind by poul anderson spends time hanging out with ythrians , is adopted into a ythrian clan , and translates ythrian poetry .\nmany of doctor who ' s companions seem to end up like this , so caught up with time travel they don ' t want to go back to their own time .\ndaniel jackson of stargate sg - 1 , seemingly much more at home interacting with the many different cultures and races he ' s met through the stargate than he ever is on earth . he is an anthropologist , after all .\nin times of civil war earth propaganda works to paint sheridan as an insane minbari worshipper .\nsisko meanwhile seems to love bajoran culture to the point that he decides to build a house there . despite being born on earth , as the prophets put it he is , like them ,\nof bajor\n.\nxenophilia\nis one of the possible disadvantages in gurps ( applying to anyone exotic , not just nonhumans ) . it ' s a disadvantage because it makes you trust potentially nasty creatures more than you should .\nworks very hard to avert . it doesn ' t always work , however , due to the monumental size of the task , the subtlety of some of the aliens or the humans involved , and the simple fact that you typically\nmany imperial citizens that live near the tau empire are attracted to their\ngreater good\nphilosophy , and its less brutal treatment of its citizens .\nsome members of the adeptus mechanicus are obsessed with the necrons and their mind - bogglingly advanced technology . and extreme fringe group of the mechanicus consider the necrons to be holy warriors . it doesn ' t help that the machine god is possibly one of the necron ' s own omnicidal deities chained down and sealed away . other , known as the xenarites , study any alien technology they can get , under the reasoning that since all technology comes from the machine god , all technology is sacred , even that of the xenos .\nthere ' s even a form of radical group in the inquisition known as the xeno hybris who believe that humanity has more to gain from cooperating with ( certain carefully selected ) xenos than through exterminating them .\nnot just humans : the eldar philosopher uthan the perverse holds that the orks of all species are the superior society , since they aren ' t best known for ripping open a negative space wedgie and birthing a god of evil through millenia of sadistic hedonism , or for half their elite military forces siding with chaos and their greatest leader stuck on life support for all eternity . then again , the guy ' s epithet is\nthe perverse\n, so . . .\nthe orks are the pinnacle of creation . for them , the great struggle is won . they have evolved a society which knows no stress or angst . who are we to judge them ? we eldar who have failed , or the humans , on the road to ruin in their turn . and why ? because we sought answers to questions that an ork wouldn ' t even bother to ask ! we see a culture that is strong and despise it as crude .\nthe digganobz of the gaiden game gorkamorka are the descendants of humans who now seek to emulate the orks in every way they can , such as driving big impractical vehicles , shooting while shouting , and other activities which the orks find hilarious ( the main reason mad max fury road is considered a spiritual successor to gorkamorka is because the war boys are essentially digganobz without the green bodypaint ) .\nis thoroughly fascinated by all aliens , which is rather untypical for a member of the pro - human extremist organization cerberus . however , she says that pro - human does not necessarily mean anti - alien . this stance changes in\nanti - alien at its core , realising how she was manipulated by them .\nparagon shepard definitely comes across as this ; and a shepard of any alignment has the option of having trysts and / or relationships with alien characters . in mass effect 3 , the respect and admiration that shepard has fostered throughout the galaxy is a key factor in bringing them together in the war effort .\nan aspect of the knowledge aspiration in the sims 2 . most sims will fear being abducted by aliens and having sims they know get abducted ; knowledge sims will actually want to meet aliens , and with freetime get access to a perk that makes meeting aliens easier .\nin spacetrawler dmitri is known for sleeping with any species that is at least 50 % sexually compatible with humans .\nfabian of zoophobia is a known advocate of interspecies relationships , and is particularly attracted to humanoids ( he ' s a talking animal ) .\ndex hamilton alien entomologist is absolutely fascinated by all types of alien insects , be they tiny or ginormous .\nask the tropers trope finder you know that show . . . trope launch pad reviews live blogs\ntvtropes is licensed under a creative commons attribution - 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cool video clip embedded in a 360 - degree panorama , along with video , text , maps and blogs about 13 diners in the syracuse area . the team also dished up a mobile \u201capp - etizer . \u201d the site is sure to bring back memories of diner meals past ; but visitors beware : you might just get cravings for french fries and a chocolate shake . anyone up for a road trip ? click here for a taste .\n3 . a story like no other is a website and iphone app developed by the louisiana office of tourism to engage visitors in the state\u2019s rich african american history . \u201cthey blazed many trails , now follow their footsteps\u2026for centuries , african americans in louisiana have changed the world with their ideas , art and action . from street corners and marketplaces to churches , cafes , universities , and beyond , come visit the places that have inspired generations of louisianans to add their unique flavor to the nation and the world . \u201d\nin this post - katrina and presently - bp - oil - spoiled region , it\u2019s good to be reminded of the powerful history and culture that the gulf coast has gifted to our whole country . the project is still a work in progress but it\u2019s beautifully done and worth exploring , which you can do by clicking here .\nanthroposts is a site that aims to \u201cfind community from forgotten notes . \u201d this cool artsy project collects and sorts and analyzes bits of ephemera found all over the world , creating an interesting picture of our small , mundane , daily lives through our lists and notes to self . more compelling than the content itself is the many ways site visitors can peruse these messages , supported by a subtle soundtrack of people reading them .\nso , what do you think of these projects ? do they inspire you ? cool you down on a hot summer day ? the four projects mentioned above are all quite different , but all use multimedia , cross - platform engagement and storytelling approaches worth noticing ( and , perhaps , stealing ) .\nhave you found any fascinating projects lately ? this blog is a two - way street , so please point me in the right direction .\nair cultivates and deploys talented producers through our international network , and connects them to opportunities , training , and each other .\nsecond story press is dedicated to publishing feminist - inspired books for adults and young readers . we are proud to have been publishing award - winning books that entertain , educate , and empower for over 25 years .\n2006 outstanding achievement in enhanced or interactive television ( new delivery platforms ) - abc . com full episode streaming player albert cheng ; bruce gersh ; alexis rapo\n2004 outstanding achievement in interactive television programming - showtime interactive david preisman , opentv , echostar , brainstormcommunications - directv nfl sunday ticket enhanced service suzanne dunn ; seth shapiro ; tyler slocum ; tim traynor - celebrity mole : yucatan rick mandler ; jason r . grant ; richard cardran ; david jensen ; michael petrusis\nover the next few weeks , love letters to the future will be collecting text , image and videos from users around the world sending love letters to future generations . and on december 13 , 2009 , the 100 most popular messages as selected by the site\u2019s users will be sealed in a time capsule at the un climate change conference in copenhagen . the multimedia messages will be encoded and stored as a series of two - dimensional bar codes , stored on microfilm . the microfilm contains meta - information on how to decode the messages . that way , when the time capsule is unsealed a century later , people can access the information regardless of technological changes .\nhead on over to love letters to the future and leave a message for future generations . after all , how often do you get the chance to participate with a time capsule that talks back ?"]}
{"id": 55724, "summary": [{"text": "metal supermarkets is a canadian franchise that primarily focuses on selling small quantity metals , cut to the customer \u2019s desired size .", "topic": 35}, {"text": "metal supermarkets is the largest franchise in the small quantity metals industry and the only one with international reach .", "topic": 22}, {"text": "metal supermarkets \u2019 main headquarters are located in mississauga , ontario .", "topic": 38}, {"text": "the company \u2019s franchise locations spread across canada , the united states and the united kingdom .", "topic": 7}, {"text": "currently , metal supermarkets operates 86 locations worldwide . ", "topic": 7}], "title": "metal supermarkets", "paragraphs": ["metal supermarkets\u00ae , the convenience stores of the metal industrytm , is the world ' s largest supplier of small quantity metals .\nmetal express ' business model closely mirrored that of metal supermarkets and was a natural , logical and synergistic fit to our own business ,\nsaid stephen schober , president and chief executive pf metal supermarkets .\nmetal supermarkets offers over 8000 metal products , metal shapes and metal grades . we cut any metal to any size . we specialize in alloy steel , aluminum , brass , bronze , cold rolled steel , copper , hot rolled steel , stainless steel .\nmetal supermarkets\u00ae , the convenience stores of the metal industry ( tm ) , is the world ' s largest supplier of small quantity metals .\nmetal supermarkets\u00ae began with a single store in 1985 in mississauga , ontario , . our first store proved so successful , that additional stores were added in the ensuing years . customers began to locally recognize metal supermarkets\u00ae as the one stop shop for any metal cut and ready fast !\n\u201cwe are excited to continue our u . s . expansion with our second location in the state of ohio , \u201d said stephen schober , president and ceo of metal supermarkets . \u201cmetal supermarkets columbus brings speed , variety and convenience to area businesses and consumers shopping for metal . \u201d\ncustomer feedback for metal supermarkets villa park 1187 n . ellsworth avenue , villa park , il , 60181 - 1040 , us\nmetal supermarkets , the world\u2019s largest supplier of small quantity metals , opened its 83rd store in june , 2016 in columbus , ohio . metal supermarkets columbus provides area businesses and consumers with exceptional customer service and instant access to the highest quality metal available , cut to size , with no minimum order quantity .\nmetal supermarkets corp . , a toronto - based steel distributor , has acquired 100 per cent of metal mart llc from a . m . castle & co . for an undisclosed price .\nmetal supermarkets franchise opportunities are not currently available on franchising . com . fill in the form below to be notified when they become available .\nmetal supermarkets franchising family of companies is pleased to announce that its president and ceo , stephen schober has been elected a director of the canadian franchise association .\nmetal supermarkets , a private company founded in 1985 , is a specialized metal distributor focusing on small quantities of virtually all types and forms of metals , custom cut to size . while most revenues come from corporate operations , the company is also the only small quantity metal dealer franchise in the world .\ncustomers choose metal supermarkets because of our speed , variety and convenience . we provide same - day service and prepare orders quickly . we carry the widest variety of metal types , grades and shapes . we are conveniently located and offer fast and easy access to metal products and services . no need to wait .\ncustomers who deal with metal supermarkets value and benefit from our key differentials and unique selling propositions including \u201ccut to size\u201d metal , fast delivery , and sourcing of non - stock and \u201chard to find\u201d items , with no required minimum order size .\nmetal mart operates as metal express and has about 15 metal distribution centres in the united states . the distributor was an independent division of a . m . castle , ( nyse : cas ) a company based in franklin park , ill . which distributes metal alloys , stainless steel , copper and brass .\nmetal supermarkets , 2266 mcgarrigle rd . after a friend discovered this place , we ' ve been there for 3 different jobs over the past 10 days . helped me solve a potentially costly chimney cap problem . another\nmetal supermarkets is the world ' s largest supplier of small - quantity metals . with a network of over 80 stores worldwide , we help over 60 , 000 customers get the metal they need , with no minimum order quantity . visit http : / / www . metalsupermarket . . . for more or call 1 - 866 - 867 - 9344 for a quote . any metal . any size . cut and ready fast ! show less\nmetal supermarkets stores stock a diverse selection of metal types including hot - rolled steel , cold - rolled steel , stainless steel and aluminum in a wide variety of shapes including bar , tube , sheet , plate and more . the new store also offers value - added services such as production saw - cutting , shearing and same - day delivery .\nwe like metal supermarkets because we get the right amount of product for us , even if the order is 1 piece of small bar . we get the orders fast . when material isn\u2019t available right away metals makes appropriate suggestions for alternatives .\nwe are now accepting submissions for this year ' s metal my way contest . your metal creation could be a winner . to enter , simply : 1 ) post a photo or video of the project 2 ) use\nbefore today ' s acquisition , metal supermarkets operated 23 corporate operations in canada , the united states , england and scotland . in addition , the company has 60 franchised locations in the u . s . , canada , england , austria and the united arab emirates .\nmetal sales and distribution contributes $ 553 billion dollar to the economy annually , comprising 3 . 5 % of us gdp .\nmetal supermarkets columbus serves a wide variety of businesses and customers including tool and die shops , manufacturers , machinists , maintenance managers , fabricators , machine shops , contractors , construction companies , military , healthcare , education and other government departments , as well as hobbyists and home owners .\nmetal supermarkets is the world\u2019s largest small quantity metal distributor . our stores are small metal warehouse and distribution centers , typically 4 , 000 \u2013 6 , 000 square feet located in a medium to light industrial setting . our stores stock , and sell various grades , sizes and shapes of metals such as aluminum , hot and cold rolled steel , stainless steel , brass and copper in bar , tubes , channel and sheet . with over 75 brick - and - mortar stores across the us , canada , and united kingdom , our network of stores serves over 60 , 000 customers .\nahhhhh sweet , glorious 1095 steel ! ! ! ! my friends at metal supermarket ( jesse johnson ) and crew have me stocked . . .\nthe core focus of our business is not selling high volumes of metal used in manufacturing itself \u2013 that is for the major metal service center \u2013 but the maintenance and repair departments of manufacturers , distribution companies , food processors , machine shops , tool and die makers , government agencies and a wide and diverse variety of other companies as well as home owners and hobbyists . we are metal experts and have been providing quality customer service and products since 1985 .\nnot sure why they paint the ends of their steel stock , anyways , i love the look . always great to stop by the metal supermarket . . . .\nmetal supermarkets chicago ( niles ) has been providing the northwestern chicago area with fast and easy access to metal since september 2014 . we are conveniently located at 6285 w . howard . our warehouse is stocked full of all metal shapes , grades , sizes and dimensions , including hot and cold rolled steel , stainless steel , aluminum , brass , bronze , copper and more . our value - added services include production cutting , shearing , delivery , sourcing hard - to - find metals , plasma cutting , bending and press break , hole punching , miter cutting , laser cutting , notching and flame cutting . our shear is a 1 / 2\nx 120\n, we can shear stainless steel 1 / 4\nor less and mild steel 1 / 2\nor less .\nany metal , cut and ready fast ! we are the world ' s largest supplier of small - quantity metals . find our stores across canada , the us and the uk , or order online !\ndull grey saturday ? time to go to one of my favourite places and get some pieces from the metal supermarket and make some stuff ! yes , that ' s really what it ' s called . urltoken\nstarts july 9th ! ! ! we have some awesome prizes to award for this year ' s best metal - made projects . . . we can ' t wait to see what you ' ve been working on ! contest details :\njust got a tour of @ metalsupermrkts everett location ! we had a great time demoing our robot and learning about the metal machines . thank you so much for the donation to help us get to houston ! # morethanrobots # omgrobots # loveoursponsors\nthe barriers to entry in metal supermarkets are not primarily financial . sure you need money to support start - up costs including an investment in inventory , fixed assets , leaseholds and trade accounts receivable , but most importantly is the knowledge transfer that we provide to our franchisee . with a track record of 30 years we know how to assist and guide franchisees in setting - up and managing the business , creating critical preferred vendor relationships , manage inventories , develop pricing strategies , and teach , coach and guide you on how to successfully sell and market our products and services .\nthese guys are great ! ! ! a + they are super guys and very helpful . i found them when i first started welding and i ' ll never buy my metal anywhere else . i have probably completed about 20 or more welding projects and these are my\ngo to\nguys .\nover the years , the core principles of our business have remained the same : wide - ranging products processed to customers\u2019 exact specifications and fast , personable service , with absolutely no minimum quantity . while we remain true to our founder\u2019s principles , our unique customer - centric approach has evolved over the years . the range of processing services we provide is broader , and in addition to our \u201cbricks and mortar\u201d locations , our online store offers the opportunity for customers to purchase metal 24 / 7 .\n\u201ci worked with metals in a family owned business very early in my professional career . after a 30 + year corporate career in glass , this business allows me to return to my roots , not only in metal , but with my son and daughter involved in the business , a return to a family based operation as well , \u201d stated franchise owner steve micheli . \u201cour model of providing cut - to - order sizes of materials benefits the maintenance / repair professionals by eliminating the need for additional storage space and carrying costs related to bulk purchasing . this holds true for welders , contractors and diy\u2019ers . \u201d\nthis copy is for your personal non - commercial use only . to order presentation - ready copies of toronto star content for distribution to colleagues , clients or customers , or inquire about permissions / licensing , please go to : urltoken\nthere were few markets where there were any overlaps with our existing locations , thereby enabling us to considerably expand our geographic coverage in markets we had targeted for our own growth .\ncopyright owned or licensed by toronto star newspapers limited . all rights reserved . republication or distribution of this content is expressly prohibited without the prior written consent of toronto star newspapers limited and / or its licensors . to order copies of toronto star articles , please go to : urltoken\nthe toronto star and thestar . com , each property of toronto star newspapers limited , one yonge street , 4th floor , toronto , on , m5e 1e6\nthis web page does not constitute a franchise offering or an offer to sell a franchise . a franchise offering can be made by us only in a state if we are first registered , excluded , exempted or otherwise qualified to offer franchises in that state , and only if we provide you with an appropriate franchise disclosure document .\nto protect our franchise clients from unsolicited commercial emails ( spam ) , please verify you are requesting information about owning a franchise by matching the numbers below in the vacant box .\nlaunch trampoline park launch trampoline park is an indoor sports and entertainment facility featuring interconnected trampolines that form a giant jumping surface . our . . .\nsaladworks saladworks leads the exploding fast - casual salad space , with nine consecutive quarters of positive same - store sales growth through 2017 . america ' s . . .\nredbrick pizza at redbrick pizza ( r ) , old world traditions meet new world recipes to create a better - for - you pizza experience . baking pizzas to perfection at 1000 . . .\ndel taco del taco , one of the nation ' s largest mexican quick - serve chains , first opened in 1964 serving up freshly prepared mexican menu items such as tacos . . .\nthe franchise opportunities listed above are not related to or endorsed by urltoken or franchise update media group . we are not engaged in , supporting , or endorsing any specific franchise , business opportunity , company or individual . no statement in this site is to be construed as a recommendation . we encourage prospective franchise buyers to perform extensive due diligence when considering a franchise opportunity .\nfranchise update media p . o . box 20547 san jose , ca 95160 ph . ( 408 ) 402 - 5681\nin loving memory of timothy gardner ( 1987 - 2014 ) copyright \u00a9 2001 - 2018 . all rights reserved .\nsubscribe to the cfa updater e - newsletter and get the latest news and developments every monday . sign up now !\nour websites may store cookies on your computer . these cookies are used to improve our website and provide more personalized services to you , both on this website and through other media . to find out more about how we use cookies and how you can manage your cookie preferences , see our privacy policy . accept\nnow that the election dust has settled , you may have a new member of provincial parliament ( mpp ) representing your riding . this is a critical time to start building relationships with those who represent your voice !\nunfortunately , many mpps and members of government are still unaware of the complexities of the franchise industry . meetings go a long way to help paint a picture of the everyday franchise owner .\nmeeting with mpps is one of the most critical advocacy activities available and can be a very powerful tool . it gives you an opportunity to connect with them directly and share real - life experiences of what owning a business and creating jobs means to you , your family and your community .\ninviting your mpp to visit your business will make the meeting that much more personal and memorable ; creating the opportunity for them to meet your staff and understand the dynamics of your everyday life as a small business owner . bringing a personal aspect to the relationship could make your mpp more likely to act on your behalf .\nmpps are interested in hearing from constituents and those actively involved in the community . by taking the time to meet with your local mpp , you\u2019re demonstrating that franchisors and franchise owners are active members of the community who care to take the time to develop that relationship . this benefits not only yourself , but the community in which your business resides , and the franchising community as a whole .\nuse this opportunity to explain who you are on a personal level and how it relates to the business . why did you chose franchising ? how does the business model help you and your community ? use the following sample speaking notes to lead you in the right direction :\ndiscuss your community involvement ( i . e . donations , involvement in local boards or chambers )\nfor help finding your mpp\u2019s contact information or booking a meeting , contact cfa\u2019s government relations specialist , samantha sheppard at ssheppard @ urltoken .\nany good businessperson knows that networking is a key ingredient for success . whether it\u2019s forming partnerships with influential entrepreneurs , spreading your brand to target audiences , or learning effective business strategies from experts in the field , networking serves many purposes within the world of franchising .\nfortunately for you , the cfa\u2019s upcoming golf tournaments are designed to connect you with franchise leaders across the country ! join us at one of three golf classics in bc , ontario , and new brunswick this june and come prepared with these hot networking tips .\nbe on time : being late never looks good and never goes unnoticed . show your reliability by arriving on time ( registration opens at 9 : 00 for the atlantic golf classic and 10 : 00 for the pacific and central classics ) and come early if you plan on meeting franchisees or clients .\ndon\u2019t start the day talking business : the golf classic is meant to be a fun , stress - free day in support of the cfa\u2019s advocacy work ! acknowledge when business talk is and isn\u2019t appropriate .\nput your guests first : if you\u2019re inviting employees or clients , ask them what activities they want to participate in , and play to their comfort level . in addition to golf , additional sports and spa options are available at our central golf classic .\nstay engaged and listen : it\u2019s not all about you ! although you may be eager to talk about your business , make sure you listen to what others are offering . engage , ask questions , and determine which systems would make for an ideal partnership .\nresearch : if you want to connect with a specific individual or franchise system , come prepared with questions you want to ask , and make sure you know their business inside and out . trust us , they\u2019ll be impressed !\narticulate your goals : understand your business goals and be prepared to speak about where you are , where you\u2019re headed , and what you hope to achieve in the future .\nfor sponsorship opportunities , please contact lou gervasi , events manager , at lgervasi @ urltoken or 416 - 695 - 2896 ext . 243 .\nheld at the westin in the heart of the nation\u2019s capital , this year\u2019s festivities brought together the best of the best in canadian franchising for three days of non - stop networking events , educational learning opportunities , and engaging presentations covering a range of pertinent franchise topics .\nday 1 kicked off with a special fss / supplier forum hosted by trushield insurance\u2019s tony o\u2019brien . along with an expert panel , o\u2019brien shared with franchise suppliers and support services providers how they can maximize the benefits of their cfa membership and network with top franchisors to achieve their business goals .\nnext up was our high - demand power sessions where world - class franchise experts shared insightful knowledge on sales , marketing , business development , and management . it was a full house later in the afternoon for the essential legal update . moderated by a panel of some of canada\u2019s leading lawyers , franchisors learned about the latest legislative updates in canada , how these changes could impact their businesses moving forward , and what they could do to mitigate potential challenges .\nnew cfa members and first time convention delegates were then treated to a special networking cocktail reception before learning more about the new cfa branding , purpose , and mission statement . the cfa\u2019s chair of the board of directors , john wissent , and the 1 st vice chair of the board of directors , john dehart , were on deck to share with delegates the cfa\u2019s new brand , created in partnership with the cfa branding committee and branding agency , pigeon brands .\nthe exciting unveiling was followed by the first keynote presentation of the convention . charlwood pacific group\u2019s ceo & chairman , u . gary charlwood , shared with delegates the inspiring story of how he worked his way up the corporate ladder before purchasing and growing century 21 into one of canada\u2019s largest and most respected real estate organizations .\nceo & chairman of charlwood pacific group , u . gary charlwood , during his keynote presentation\nthe day ended with an informative presentation by the cfa\u2019s vice president of government relations & public policy , ryan eickmeier , and president & ceo , lorraine mclachlan , on the release of the much - anticipated economic impact study , followed by the marketplace opening reception . open throughout convention , marketplace exhibitors got to showcase their innovative franchise - related products and services with franchisors .\nsales expert todd cohen got the crowd laughing bright and early monday morning with his engaging keynote presentation on how to build a sales culture in your organization . using relatable anecdotes , cohen used his own business experiences to keep delegates engaged and drive home the point that creating a \u201csales\u201d culture is a must to find business success . click here for a special thank you message from todd !\nthere were non - stop learning opportunities throughout the remainder of the afternoon as roundtable discussions , concurrent sessions , and a special closed - door ceo session with todd cohen took place . moderated by franchise experts from cfa\u2019s membership , these sessions were a great way for delegates to learn more about a specialized topic , discuss challenges and opportunities they face in their businesses , and develop effective and efficient solutions with one another .\nthe day ended with the most anticipated event of convention\u2026the gala awards presentation dinner ! co - hosted by propertyguys . com\u2019s ken leblanc and walter melanson \u2013 who channeled bob and doug mckenzie from the \u201cgreat white north\u201d \u2013 the night was filled with laughs and canadian - themed jokes as attendees became true hosers for the evening .\nin - between the on - stage entertainment , franchising excellence was celebrated with the presentation of the 2018 franchisees\u2019 choice designation , recognition awards , and awards of excellence in franchising .\nkumon math and reading centres received the hall of fame award in recognition of their outstanding business performance and unwavering commitment to educating children across the world .\nthe cfa\u2019s changing workplaces taskforce took home the volunteer leadership excellence award , while the outstanding corporate citizen award was presented to bioped footcare centres for their work helping underprivileged communities through the goodytwoshoes foundation .\nformer president & ceo of mister transmission , randy moore , took home the lifetime achievement award for his 40 - year career with the automotive franchise , while ruthie burd , founder of the lunch lady , took home the first - ever diversity and inclusion champion award .\nnext up , excellence in canadian franchising was celebrated as wise cracks , lice squad . com , little kickers , symposium caf\u00e9 , paul davis restoration , triple o\u2019s , and pizza nova took home gold in their respective categories .\nlorraine mclachlan took to the stage to present two of the gold finalists with the coveted grand prize for traditional and non - traditional franchise systems . for the second straight year , symposium caf\u00e9 took home the grand prize for traditional franchise system , while little kickers won big for non - traditional franchise system !\nthe night wasn\u2019t finished yet though , as the celebration continued at lowertown brewery in the byward market for the after - party .\nthe final day of convention started with a buffet breakfast in the marketplace followed by more roundtable discussions , concurrent sessions , and a closed - door ceo session with nurse next door and live well exercise clinic co - founder , john dehart .\ndehart was on stage later in the morning for the final keynote presentation where he shared with delegates how they could build a hyper growth brand from the inside out by developing a positive work culture .\nthe closing luncheon immediately followed the keynote presentation , followed by franchise awareness day , where a group of convention delegates headed over to parliament hill for a full day of meetings with members of parliament .\nthank you to all attendees , presenters , exhibitors , and sponsors for making this year\u2019s convention one to remember . we\u2019ll see you next april in niagara falls !\nput your winter parkas in storage and get ready for the summer with the beauty , health & wellness issue of franchise canada ! now available online and on newsstands across the country , the may / june issue is equipped with the franchise knowledge you to need to successfully start your career in the nutrition , fitness and health industries .\neye of the beholder : beauty salons are in high demand and popping up across the country . take a look at four beauty franchises that have found their niche market and are using the franchise business model to partner with entrepreneurs as passionate about beauty as they are !\npicture of good health : getting in shape means more than just breaking a sweat . in our picture of good health feature , we showcase four food franchises offering canadians flavourful and nutritional meal options including meat replacement proteins , plant - based menus , healthy beverages , and more !\naging gracefully : the home and senior care industry is more popular than ever and will continue to grow as baby boomers reach the age of 65 . in our aging gracefully feature we take readers on a journey of five unique senior - focused systems helping canadians from coast to coast .\nif you\u2019re a gym junkie looking to turn your passion into a successful career , get your hands on franchise canada today ! visit franchise canada magazine online to read articles from the may / june 2018 issue for free .\nfranchise canada is now available on issuu ! subscribe now and get six full digital issues of franchise canada , plus a free print subscription delivered right to your door for just $ 29 . 99 . click here to subscribe now !\ntoronto \u2013 april 25 , 2018 \u2013 yesterday , the canadian franchise association ( cfa ) convened on parliament hill to raise awareness about canada\u2019s $ 96 billion franchise industry during franchise awareness day .\narmed with the latest numbers from the cfa\u2019s economic impact report , more than 75 franchise business leaders from across canada met with politicians throughout the day to educate them about the franchise sector\u2019s significant contribution to the canadian economy and job creation .\nthe canadian franchise industry accounts for 1 . 5 million full - time equivalent jobs , and 1 . 8 million total jobs , representing $ 61 billion in household wages\nthe first of its kind in canada , the economic impact report was published by the cfa in partnership with the canadian centre for economic analysis ( cancea ) , a leading economic research organization .\n\u201cthe numbers clearly show that franchising is an important economic driver in every province in canada , \u201d says lorraine mclachlan , the cfa\u2019s president and ceo . \u201cthrough franchise awareness day , we want to ensure government understands the contributions franchising makes to the economy , and recognizes the vital importance of franchising in the lives of canadians . \u201d\nbeyond the numbers , participating franchisors and franchisees also shared their own personal stories of how franchising empowered them to go into business for themselves , but not by themselves .\n\u201cbehind these figures are thousands of everyday canadians who achieved their dreams of business success through franchising , \u201d mclachlan continues . \u201cfranchisees are the new mom - and - pop , and it\u2019s their hard work and entrepreneurial spirit that helps drive the canadian economy . that\u2019s why it\u2019s so important for franchise leaders to come together and share their stories through events like franchise awareness day . \u201d\nabout the canadian franchise association the canadian franchise association ( cfa ) helps everyday canadians realize the dream of building their own business through the power of franchising . cfa advocates on issues that impact this dream on behalf of more than 700 corporate members and over 40 , 000 franchisees from many of canada\u2019s best - known and emerging franchise brands . beyond its role as the voice of the franchise industry , cfa strengthens and develops franchising by delivering best - practice education and creating rewarding connections between canadians and the opportunities in franchising . canadian franchises contribute over $ 96 billion per year to the canadian economy and create jobs for more than 1 . 8 million canadians . learn more at urltoken or urltoken . media contact lisa raffaele | ( 647 ) 837 - 1265 | lisa @ urltoken\n( toronto , on ) april 24 , 2018\u2026 the canadian franchise association ( cfa ) is pleased to announce that the traditional and non - traditional grand prize winners of the 2018 cfa awards of excellence in franchising are symposium cafe and little kickers , respectively . the cfa awards two separate grand prizes in its annual awards program to reflect the range of franchise opportunities in the market .\n\u201cfranchising in canada is very diverse , ranging from home - based children\u2019s sports franchises like little kickers to full - service restaurants like symposium cafe , \u201d says lorraine mclachlan , the cfa\u2019s president and ceo . \u201cto reflect this diversity , and to ensure that participating franchise systems are being rated against their peers , our awards program includes seven categories and two grand prizes . \u201d\nconsidered the pinnacle of franchise achievement in canada , the cfa awards of excellence in franchising are given annually to franchise systems that have demonstrated the strongest , most mutually rewarding relationships with their franchisees . the grand prizes were presented during a gala awards presentation dinner at the 27th annual cfa national convention in ottawa , ontario .\n\u201cthe cfa awards of excellence in franchising truly set a benchmark for franchises throughout canada and we are honoured to present the awards to this year\u2019s winners , \u201d mclachlan continues . \u201cno matter what size a franchise system is , or what format it takes , a solid relationship between franchisor and franchisee is vital to the system\u2019s success . symposium cafe\u2019s and little kickers\u2019 strong results demonstrate they offer outstanding support to their franchisees . \u201d\nopen exclusively to cfa - member franchise systems who have been franchising for three years or more , the cfa awards of excellence in franchising recognize excellence in franchise operations . winning systems must demonstrate a dedication to superior franchisee relations , leadership , business planning , marketing , training and support , ongoing operations and communications .\nthis year , more than 70 cfa - member franchise systems participated in the competition , setting a new record . the winning franchise systems were decided based on the results of a survey completed by participating franchisors and their franchisees about their experiences and levels of satisfaction with the system . the cfa awards of excellence in franchising is sponsored by the cfa and administered by the portage group , a third - party research firm .\nentries were separated into traditional franchises ( those with brick and mortar locations ) and non - traditional franchises ( those that are mobile or home based ) . within these categories , entrants were grouped based on number of franchisees .\nthese categories reflect the wide range of franchise opportunities in today\u2019s marketplace and create a more even playing field for the ranking of each entry .\ngold : triple o\u2019s silver : ucmas mental math schools bronze ( tie ) : speedpro signs and wendy\u2019s restaurants of canada inc .\ngold : pizza nova silver : a & w food services of canada bronze : boston pizza international inc .\nnon - traditional franchises ( i . e . mobile , home - based , etc . )\nfor more information about the cfa awards of excellence in franchising , visit urltoken .\nabout the canadian franchise association the canadian franchise association ( cfa ) helps everyday canadians realize the dream of building their own business through the power of franchising . cfa advocates on issues that impact this dream on behalf of more than 700 corporate members and over 40 , 000 franchisees from many of canada\u2019s best - known and emerging franchise brands . beyond its role as the voice of the franchise industry , cfa strengthens and develops franchising by delivering best - practice education and creating rewarding connections between canadians and the opportunities in franchising . canadian franchises contribute over $ 96 billion per year to the canadian economy and create jobs for more than 1 . 8 million canadians . learn more at urltoken or urltoken .\n( toronto , on ) april 25 , 2018\u2026 the canadian franchise association ( cfa ) ( www . cfa . ca ) announced the recipients of the 2018 franchisees\u2019 choice designation last night at a gala awards presentation during the 27th annual cfa national convention in ottawa , ontario . this is the eighth year for the annual awards program and , to recognize franchise systems that have been awarded the franchisees\u2019 choice designation multiple years in a row , cfa has introduced special 5 , 6 , 7 and 8 - year logos that these companies can use to promote their consistent high marks from franchisees .\n\u201cthe true strength of a franchise system lies in the mutually - rewarding relationship between a franchisor and its franchisees , \u201d says lorraine mclachlan , cfa president and chief executive officer . \u201cbeing a franchisees\u2019 choice designee is a high honour because the high rankings in franchisee satisfaction come directly from the franchisees themselves . to earn that honour year over year is especially significant because it shows that these recipients are consistently earning high marks from their franchisees . \u201d\nthe franchisees\u2019 choice designees are cfa member franchise systems who voluntarily took part in an independently - administered survey . their franchisees were asked to rate the franchisor in key areas of the franchise business model , including leadership ; business planning and marketing ; training and support ; ongoing operations ; and the relationship between the franchisor and franchisee .\nin the due diligence process of investigating a franchise opportunity , speaking with existing franchisees about the opportunity being explored is essential . for prospective franchisees , the franchisees\u2019 choice designation identifies that a franchise brand has received solid endorsement and ratings from its franchisees . the 2018 franchisees\u2019 choice designees are representative of the spectrum of franchise opportunities and the diversity and excellence of cfa members .\nregardless of any awards or recognitions a franchise system may receive , cfa strongly recommends that prospective franchisees conduct thorough due diligence . cfa offers an array of products and events for prospective franchisees , including cfa\u2019s official online franchise directory lookforafranchise . ca , franchisecanada magazine , the annual franchisecanada directory and the franchise show , canada\u2019s largest franchise - only exhibition held across canada .\nfor more information about the franchisees\u2019 choice designation program , visit www . awardsprogram . ca .\nabout the canadian franchise association the canadian franchise association ( cfa ) helps everyday canadians realize the dream of building their own business through the power of franchising . cfa advocates on issues that impact this dream on behalf of more than 700 corporate members and over 40 , 000 franchisees from many of canada\u2019s best - known and emerging franchise brands . beyond its role as the voice of the franchise industry , cfa strengthens and develops franchising by delivering best - practice education and creating rewarding connections between canadians and the opportunities in franchising . canadian franchises contribute over $ 96 billion per year to the canadian economy and create jobs for more than 1 . 8 million canadians . learn more at urltoken or www . franchisecanada . online .\n( toronto , on ) april 9 , 2018\u2026 the canadian franchise association ( cfa ) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2018 cfa recognition awards . the awards will be presented during a gala awards presentation dinner on monday , april 23 at the 27th annual cfa national convention in ottawa , ontario .\ncfa recognition awards pay tribute to individuals and franchise systems for their achievements and contributions to the canadian franchise community , and for their commitment and contributions to philanthropic endeavours . nominations are solicited from cfa members across canada and winners are selected by committee based on merit .\n\u201cthe cfa recognition awards are about excellence in the franchise community , \u201d says the cfa\u2019s president and chief executive officer , lorraine mclachlan . \u201cfranchising is a significant business sector in canada making positive contributions to the canadian economy and the community - at - large . our prestigious cfa recognition awards celebrate these contributions . we congratulate all the winners on their achievements . \u201d\nnew this year , the cfa has introduced a diversity and inclusion champion award to recognize a company or individual for extraordinary leadership and contribution towards improving and promoting diversity and inclusion within their workplace and the franchise community in canada .\ntrail - blazer . it\u2019s the one word that best sums up randy moore and his achievements as president and ceo of mister transmission , a leading brand in driveline repairs . from a single store in richmond hill , ontario in 1963 , ( where he was store manager ) , to more than 60 locations across the country , randy moore\u2019s role in mister transmission\u2019s growth is nothing short of exemplary . through the span of his 40 - year career , he\u2019s gone above and beyond , mentoring franchisees across the automotive sector and forging one of canada\u2019s most iconic and memorable brands .\nwith over 24 , 700 learning centres and 4 . 3 million enrolments to date , kumon is one of the fastest growing businesses , helping children achieve their academic potential worldwide . but back in 1954 , founder toru kumon was only intent on helping one child achieve his potential : his son . after coming home with poor test results , kumon created math worksheets for his son\u2019s daily practice .\nfast forward to 2018 and children all over world use kumon\u2019s math sheets as a springboard to success . through an unwavering commitment , the kumon brand continues to ensure every child is able to reach their academic goals through partnerships with organizations like the japan integration cooperation agency and bangladesh rural advancement committee .\nwalking the walk , bioped is more than just a brand specializing in custom orthotics . it\u2019s a brand that\u2019s helped underprivileged communities around the world move safely , easily and comfortably through its goodytwoshoes foundation . partnering with charities like salvation army shelters since 2010 and soles4soles more recently , bioped has kept shoes out of landfills and provided footwear to people in need . from children walking to school to receive an education to women working out on fields to feed their families , bioped remains dedicated to providing the foundation for happy and healthy communities everywhere .\nwith potential changes to ontario\u2019s labour laws posing a critical threat to franchising in the province , the cfa\u2019s ability to advocate for franchisors and franchisees on this issue would not have been possible without the dedicated volunteers who made up the cfa changing workplaces task force . formed in november 2015 , the task force worked tirelessly to ensure that the government did not adopt recommendations for a joint - employer designation for franchisors , which would have destroyed the franchise business model in canada . as a result of these efforts , joint - employer was not included in ontario\u2019s new labour legislation , and franchisors were not singled out in any of the amendments .\nthe cfa\u2019s golf tournaments are back , and bigger and better than ever before ! join us this june for one of three golf classics in british columbia , ontario , and new brunswick .\nexclusive to cfa - member and non - member franchisors and industry suppliers , each golf classic is designed to optimize your chances of making substantial business connections , connect with colleagues and industry leaders , and discover new ways to enhance the franchise business model .\nall proceeds will go towards cfa\u2019s advocacy efforts , which includes leading the fight against legislation that prohibits franchise systems from effectively executing their businesses , while simultaneously promoting excellence in canadian franchising .\ngolf competitions will be held throughout the day * in addition to the main 18 - hole tournament where you and your team can compete to win the cfa\u2019s golf cup and be fitted for blue jackets .\nregistration for all three tournaments includes : green fees , a shared power cart , lunch , reception , and dinner .\nfor sponsorship opportunities , please contact lou gervasi at lgervasi @ urltoken or 416 - 695 - 2896 ext . 243\ncanada\u2019s biggest franchise conference is just around the corner ! taking place april 22 - 24 in ottawa , ontario , the canadian franchise association ( cfa ) national convention is the best place to network with the industry\u2019s top executives and create influential business connections with esteemed franchise leaders . click here to see who will be attending this year\u2019s conference !\nwith convention just around the corner , anticipation is running high ! we asked our board members what they\u2019re most looking forward to this year . from networking to learning to connecting with industry peers , here\u2019s what they had to say :\n\u201ci am particularly excited and looking forward to the 2018 cfa convention due to the stellar line up of speakers and topics . i look forward to facilitating a roundtable session on how to make the most of your cfa membership , a ceo break out session , and to hosting several guest speaker sessions . most of all , i look forward to seeing friends and colleagues and to meeting new members and friends . networking and learning at the cfa convention is top tier and i always come away with new ideas and knowledge . \u201d \u2013 dawn mucci , lice urltoken\n\u201cthe cfa convention is a great way to connect with the industry , explore new ideas , and discover opportunities . \u201d \u2013 hadi chahin , mary brown\u2019s inc .\n\u201cthe cfa national convention is about sharing ideas . i\u2019m most looking forward to re - connecting with friends and colleagues from the franchising industry \u2013 and meeting a few new people , too ! \u201d \u2013 clark harrop , mcdonald\u2019s restaurants of canada limited\n\u201cas a member of the board of directors for the cfa , i can say that the cfa has been working hard to support our members , including making changes to the lead generation platforms and hosting the toronto franchisecanada show free of charge to visitors . i am hoping to get some feed back from members on their successes and where we can help more . franchising is a big part of the canadian economy , and i am looking forward to many more years of success . \u201d \u2013 sebastian fuschini , pizza pizza\n\u201ci cannot wait for the convention this year ! it looks like there will be some great speakers but i like the roundtable discussions the most , as you get to hear views from other franchisors and take home some good tips for your own franchise program . the networking is another plus , along with meeting with all the suppliers in the marketplace . will never miss the convention and looking forward to another great one ! \u201d \u2013 joel friedman , pumpernickel\u2019s\n\u201cit\u2019s not just another convention \u2013 it\u2019s a powerful meeting of the franchise business sector . each member , whether a seasoned franchisor or a new member , has the opportunity to exchange information , to freely share ideas , experiences , and knowledge , and to learn from each other . i always come away thinking , \u2018wow , that program or idea could work for us . ' \u201d \u2013 terry hould , servicemaster of canada limited\ndon\u2019t miss out on all of the excitement ! click here for full details about this year\u2019s education and social program and register today .\n( toronto , on ) march 28 , 2018\u2026 century 21 founder u . gary charlwood and nurse next door co - founder john dehart \u2013 two of canada\u2019s greatest business success stories \u2013 are among the experts who will address franchise business leaders during the 27th annual canadian franchise association ( cfa ) national convention , to be held from april 22 to 24 at the westin ottawa .\nmore than 500 franchisors are expected to attend this year , representing canada\u2019s leading brands including mcdonald\u2019s restaurants of canada , propertyguys . com , dairy queen , boston pizza , kumon canada , mister transmission , and a & w food services of canada .\n\u201cas the premier event for franchising in canada , the cfa national convention offers unmatched learning and networking opportunities for all franchise professionals , from new and established franchisors to franchise industry suppliers , \u201d says lorraine mclachlan , the cfa\u2019s president and ceo . \u201cwith a powerful lineup of keynote speakers and more than 40 educational sessions to choose from , the cfa national convention provides a forum for franchise business leaders to network , share ideas and work together to shape the future of franchise excellence in canada . \u201d\ngary charlwood , founder , charlwood pacific group , will share his inspiring journey from an employee struggling to make ends meet , to an international franchising trailblazer .\nin addition to learning and networking , attendees will also celebrate their peers at the much anticipated gala awards presentation on monday , april 23 , where the cfa will announce the winners of the awards of excellence in franchising , franchisees\u2019 choice designation and recognition awards . these highly coveted awards celebrate excellence in franchising and the mutually - rewarding relationship between a franchise system and its franchisees .\nthe canadian franchise association ( cfa ) helps everyday canadians realize the dream of building their own business through the power of franchising . cfa advocates on issues that impact this dream on behalf of more than 700 corporate members and over 40 , 000 franchisees from many of canada\u2019s best - known and emerging franchise brands . beyond its role as the voice of the franchise industry , cfa strengthens and develops franchising by delivering best - practice education and creating rewarding connections between canadians and the opportunities in franchising . canadian franchises contribute over $ 96 billion per year to the canadian economy and create jobs for more than 1 . 8 million canadians . learn more at urltoken or www . franchisecanada . online .\nmost people would consider it a fairly long \u2013 and risky \u2013 leap to move from the fast - paced high - tech scene to the more sedate , conservative field of health care services . not john dehart \u2013 he paid no heed to the risks , and jumped right in .\nafter making his mark as an entrepreneur in the heady new york tech scene in the \u201890s , helping launch five tech companies as a venture capitalist , dehart did some soul searching and decided the tech world was not for him . while it was fast and fun , the industry lacked the \u201cheart and soul\u201d the young cornell business grad was looking for .\n\u201ci spent five or six years building high - tech companies , until i woke up one morning and decided to quit . that was right before the 2000 tech collapse , \u201d says dehart , who eventually went on to co - found the successful home health care franchise brand , nurse next door . \u201ci didn\u2019t really love what i was doing . \u201d\njust shy of his 30 th birthday , the okanagan native joined his wife in vancouver , where she was studying , and personal experience soon pointed him in the direction of health care . dehart\u2019s future business partner , ken sim , was trying to find a caregiver for his wife when she went on bed rest with their first child , and it was a real challenge . \u201ci had had previous challenges with my grandmother , who had alzheimer\u2019s , \u201d says dehart . \u201cthe home care industry is unregulated , and it was like the wild west . you never knew what you were getting . \u201d\nthat spelled opportunity for the two , who decided to launch a business to fill what they saw as a vacuum in the marketplace . their goal was to put their finely - honed business sense to use by building a completely different , aspirational health care model that would deliver more than just run - of - the - mill home care . that model was nurse next door , which launched in 2001 , and is continuing to grow in leaps and bounds .\n\u201cour approach is different \u2013 we look at how we can bring a little bit of happiness into a senior\u2019s life , and our service model revolves around that , \u201d explains dehart . \u201cby focusing less on the clinical task and more on the personal experiences of the person , we deliver a very social model of care . it\u2019s a radically different way to deliver health care and home care . \u201d\nat nurse next door , the focus is on happier aging rather than just churning out a set of practical services . while the services are obviously provided , this is done within the framework of bringing happiness to the day - to - day lives of the company\u2019s senior customers . a question asked of every client is : \u201cwhat\u2019s the one thing you love to do that you can no longer do ? \u201d caregivers then try to help clients rediscover lost activities and interests ."]}
{"id": 55726, "summary": [{"text": "libyan foreign bank ( lfb ) was established in 1972 in tripoli , libya as libyan arab foreign bank ; it was renamed libyan foreign bank in 2005 .", "topic": 32}, {"text": "it was libya 's first offshore banking institution licensed to operate internationally .", "topic": 26}, {"text": "the central bank of libya owns 100 % of lfb .", "topic": 23}, {"text": "the head office is located in libya 's capital tripoli .", "topic": 38}, {"text": "since 2010 , the bank owns 84 % of british arab commercial bank , and 68 % of banca ubae ( est. 1972 ) in rome . ", "topic": 23}], "title": "libyan foreign bank", "paragraphs": ["libyan foreign bank ( a libyan joint stock company ) was established under lwa no . 18 / 1972 , and is subjected to law no . 1 / 2005 on banking , the commercial law and its amendments and related regulations .\nlibyan foreign bank would also focus on \u201cstrengthening\u201d operations in chad , burkina faso , togo , algeria and tunisia and was looking to move into eastern and southern africa either with a partner or alone .\n\u201cal baraka has historical and strong relations with the libyan banks and the libyan market , especially the libyan foreign bank , which plays a leading role in libya , africa , asia , europe and america and owns main participations in 40 banking and financial institutions in all these countries\u2026it is natural to look forward to working with the libyan foreign bank to integrate our large resources and potentials in all forms and fields of banking to achieve mutual benefit and to improve the integrated work models among the arab banking institutions , \u201d said adnan ahmed yousif .\nany investment of more than 5 percent in an italian bank needs the approval of the bank of italy .\nleading bahrain - based islamic banking group al - baraka banking group ( abg ) have signed a memorandum of understanding ( mou ) with the libyan foreign bank ( lfb ) to develop their banking relations across the board .\nal baraka banking group , b . s . c ( abg ) , the leading bahrain - based banking group , has signed a memorandum of understanding ( mou ) with the libyan foreign bank ( lfb ) , the leading arab bank in africa , to collaborate in all banking areas .\nthe mou was signed by mr . adnan ahmed yousif , president & chief executive of abg and chairman of al baraka turk participation bank on behalf of al baraka banking group and mr . mohamed mohamed a . ben yousef , general manager of lfb on behalf of the libyan foreign bank .\n, the united nations security council significantly relaxed its economic sanctions against libya by ( i ) declaring that the libyan national oil corporation and zueitina oil company were no longer subject to asset freezing and other requirements and ( ii ) exempting the central bank of libya , the libyan investment authority and other libyan entities from most sanctions measures .\nmr . saddek omar elkaber , governor of the central bank of libya met with mr . marwan alabasi , governor of the central bank of tunisia on\u2026\n) holds 48 percent , to make the bank a hub for its european operations .\nlibya is struggling to reform a highly - centralised banking system , seen widely as an obstacle to private investment and growth . the central bank said in march it aimed to grant licences allowing foreign lenders to operate in libya next year .\nsummary of the speech of mr . saddek omar elkaber , governor of the central bank of libya on 5 - 6 - 2018 at the press conference held concerning the libyan economic dialogue in tunisia\non the occasion , mr . adnan ahmed yousif said , al baraka has historical and strong relations with the libyan banks and the libyan market , especially the libyan foreign bank , which plays a leading role in libya , africa , asia , europe and america and owns main participations in 40 banking and financial institutions in all these countries . al baraka banking group , which has a good presence in the libyan market through its representative office , has a strong presence around the world and has 703 branches through its banking units in 15 arab , asian and african countries . the group will soon open its banking unit in morocco and have well - planned programs to expand in africa and asia , based on long - standing islamic banking experience , deep knowledge of the markets in which its units are located , with a strong network of relationships , wide financial and human resources and a rich record of excellent financial performance . therefore , it is natural to look forward to working with the libyan foreign bank to integrate our large resources and potentials in all forms and fields of banking to achieve mutual benefit and to improve the integrated work models among the arab banking institutions .\nthe bank is a corporate body having independent financial status and its assets only consulting guarantee to its liabilities .\nbait - elmal said lfb would look to tap into its home economy by providing project finance in foreign currency and had taken part in a deal to finance the purchase of oil tankers .\nthe signing ceremony was held at the headquarters of al baraka turk participation bank at the attendance of a number of officials in the two institutions led by mr . meliksah utku the general manager of al baraka turk participation bank .\n\u00a9copyright 2018 al baraka banking group ( licensed as an islamic wholesale bank by cbb ) , all rights reserved .\nthe mou was signed by president and chief executive of abg and chairman of al baraka turk participation bank , adnan ahmed yousif , and the general manager of lfb , mohamed mohamed ben yousef . meliksah utku , general manager of al - baraka t\u00fcrk participation bank also attended the signing which took place in istanbul at the headquarters of al - baraka turk participation bank .\nin the framework of cooperation and collaborations between institutions , mr . saddek omar elkaber , governor of the central bank of libya\u2026\nlfb operates through its head office in tripoli \u2013 libya . the purpose of the bank is represented in overseas investments and banking activities and complementary and related financial activities . the bank practices the activity of opening accounts and accepting deposits from abroad and non - residents , in addition to banking and financial transactions with commercial local banks and any related banking activities licensed by central bank of libya .\nin the presence of mr . saddek omar elkaber , governor of the central bank of libya , departments of the cbl held a\u2026\nsecretary mnuchin leads u . s . delegation to g - 20 finance ministers and central bank governors meeting in buenos aires , argentina\nmost recently , the bank concluded its third brainstorming session which took place on march 11th and 12th in tunis attended by libyan economists , public administration , and private sector representatives . the initiative comes as an effort from the world bank in supporting the government of national accord in particular on an economic recovery and social stability prioritization and sequencing . the objective of the libya dialogue and planning exercise will be to bring libyans from different horizons together for a discussions to forge a locally defined and libyan owned vision and plan for recovery and development in the country .\nthe bank is committed to supporting libya\u2019s transition and economic recovery through technical assistance and analytical services , as well as trust fund and grant financing . the bank has been implementing a program of post - conflict technical assistance ( ta ) with the authorities and development partners , and carrying out analysis since reengaging in october 2011 . post - conflict recovery priorities were defined jointly with the libyan authorities and are underpinned by analysis prepared with the united nations , the european union and the world bank group as part of a \u201cwatching brief\u201d launched during the 2011 conflict .\nmr . saddek omar elkaber , governor of the central bank of libya meets with mr . ahmed doghan the turkish ambassador to libya at\u2026\nmr . saddek omar elkaber , governor of the central bank of libya met with mr . ronald shtorm , ambassador of austria to libya and\u2026\nthe mou aims to establish a close cooperation framework through which the two parties can activate joint initiatives and banking activities , as well as prepare technical cooperation programs in the future . it also includes the exchange of knowledge by al baraka banking group , which will benefit the libyan foreign bank in the field of islamic banking , enhance cooperation in correspondent banking and commercial finance operations between the two banks as preferred trading partners , and further cooperation in liquidity management , investments , exchanging information and ideas and making use of the network of resources available to each party .\na meeting was held at the central bank of libya on friday night 6 - 6 - 2018 , with the attendance of mr . saddek omar\u2026\n( lfb ) is a commercial bank that provides a wide range of banking services for clients in libya and internationally . the central bank of libya owns 100 % of lfb . the bank provides short - term loans , medium - term loans , long - term loans , and syndicated loans , credits cover , documentary credits , letters of guarantee , and overdraft services , demand and term deposits . lfb also provides banking transactions and services .\nansar al - sharia ran training camps for foreign fighters , including a significant number of tunisians , travelling to syria , iraq and mali . individuals associated with ansar al - sharia participated in the september 2012 attacks on the us diplomatic mission in benghazi .\nset up in 1972 , the bank is an offshore institution licensed to operate internationally and does not provide banking services in its home north african market .\non august 31 , 2011 , canada lifted its unilateral sanctions imposed against libya under the special economic measures act . these contained a number of requirements and prohibitions concerning activities involving the government of libya and its departments , institutions and agencies , including the central bank of libya . a summary of these and other canadian sanctions measures imposed against libya on february 27 , 2011 can be found here . although canada\u2019s unilateral sanctions against libya no longer apply , until now , measures imposed under canada\u2019s united nations act remained in force , including restrictions on dealings with the central bank of libya , the libyan national oil corporation , and the libyan investment authority as well as entities owned or controlled by them .\nwith the prospects of a possible government of national accord , the world bank group is increasing its partnership with other donor agencies to help gathering relevant libyan stakeholders to discuss change and reform and seeking some sort of consensus on how should we reengage and support the restoration of key institutions as well as coordinated international offer of support to the new libyan government . despite the current political crisis , the world bank has not stopped its technical assistance to libya . the on - going work has been selective in content and counterparts , focusing on building the capacity of the public administration counterparts with whom strong working relations had been established before the political crisis materialized . in particular in the areas of public financial management , governance , internal control , islamic banking , energy , private sector development and decentralization . this program is being funded by world bank and trust fund resources .\non september 23 , 2011 , canada amended its libyan sanctions regime to implement recent steps taken by the united nations security council significantly relaxing measures imposed against libya . canadian companies should be reviewing these changes to ensure that their compliance programs are fully up - to - date and any resumption of activity involving libya or libyan entities is fully compliant with economic sanctions measures that remain in force .\nit has held a 0 . 56 percent stake in unicredit since 1997 and bought another 3 . 67 percent together with the libyan investment authority , the oil - exporter\u2019s sovereign wealth fund , in october .\nalthough several budgets have been presented by the tripoli administration and the hor ( tobruk , eastern administration ) , the central bank of libya ( cbl ) did not acknowledge any budget as being the legal , legitimate libyan budget for fy2015 . in effect , neither the budget submitted by rival parliaments in tripoli and in the eastern city of tobruk have been recognized . the central bank of libya ( cbl ) has only disbursed funds regarding wages and salaries ( chapter 1 ) ; student scholarships abroad ; oil / gas sector development ; electricity ( chapter 3 ) ; and , essential subsides items ( chapter 4 ) .\nthe world bank group works in every major area of development . we provide a wide array of financial products and technical assistance , and we help countries share and apply innovative knowledge and solutions to the challenges they face .\nneither turkey nor qatar have the same level influence on the government of national salvation and its allies that egypt and the uae have on the tobruk side . turkish companies have , according to the un panel of experts , delivered weapons to one side ( the defunct libya dawn coalition ) and qatar has maintained links with one libyan politician and former jihadist \u2013 abdelhakim belhadj \u2013 since 2011 . yet none of the major libyan actors respond to input from ankara or doha the way that tobruk aligns itself with cairo\u2019s policies .\nisis also had a smaller presence on the outskirts of sabratha , a coastal town in western libya , until a combination of us airstrikes and attacks by local forces \u2013 including former jihadists from that first generation \u2013 managed to uproot the militants earlier this year . in benghazi , those fighting haftar\u2019s operation dignity include libyan and foreign members of isis . although sirte was the group\u2019s ostensible base , isis sleeper cells operate in tripoli and other cities and towns in libya . while the pentagon estimated there were over 6 , 000 isis fighters in libya prior to the bam operation , the un and many libyans believed that the actual number was much lower .\nlfb started exercising its activity in the year 1972 with a paid up capital of 20 million libyan dinars ( equivalent to 67 . 4 million usd ) . at the beginning of the year 2006 the paid up capital of lfb has increased to 1 billion usd .\na number of other militias in tripoli and its hinterland , some of which have links to figures from the now defunct libyan islamic fighting group ( lifg ) , have been sceptical of the unity government from the outset and have clashed with kara and tajouri\u2019s forces .\nthe tobruk centre of power has also established its own central bank and its own noc which are not recognised on international markets and which were supposed to merge with their tripoli counterparts . the merger has , so far , not happened .\nwith 189 member countries , staff from more 170 countries , and offices in over 130 locations , the world bank group is a unique global partnership : five institutions working for sustainable solutions that reduce poverty and build shared prosperity in developing countries .\nthe brsc\u2019s ranks were fed by youth radicalised by haftar\u2019s scattergun campaign , which sought not only to eradicate islamists of all stripes , including the muslim brotherhood , but also took on an ethnic character at times , targeting families of western libyan \u2013 and particularly misratan \u2013 origin in the city .\nmany of these fighters fled sirte before bam forces entered the city . they then travelled in three directions : south - west towards sebha , west towards sabratha and south - east towards the border with sudan . most foreign intelligence estimates hold that the group now has upwards of 600 fighters , mostly scattered across libya\u2019s south - west and central regions , with notable concentrations around bani walid and the area south of sirte , including the jufra hinterland .\nthe third centre of power is made up of the authorities based in tobruk and bayda , which were also supposed to work under the lpa . the house of representatives ( hor ) in tobruk would become the legitimate legislative authority under the lpa but it has so far failed to pass a valid constitutional amendment to enshrine itself as an authoritative institution . instead the hor endorsed the rival government of abdullah al - thinni which operates from the eastern libyan city of bayda . the tobruk and bayda authorities have been aligned with the egypt - aligned , self - described anti - islamist general khalifa haftar , who leads the libyan national army ( lna ) .\ncanadian companies seeking to engage or to re - engage in business with libya or involving libyan - owned or controlled entities should tread carefully . it will be important to closely review the remaining sanctions in canada , the united states and the european union to ensure companies continue to maintain effective due diligence and full compliance with applicable requirements .\nthe international finance corporation ( ifc ) , the world bank\u2019s private sector arm , is keen to support the private sector in libya through its investment and advisory services . in the short term , creating access to finance for small and medium enterprises , and especially leasing , is an immediate area which ifc will start working on . on the advisory side , the ifc is working to raise awareness and provide capacity building for the financial sector as well as private participation in infrastructure development , possibly through promoting public private partnerships . the ifc and the world bank are coordinating support to strengthen the financial and private sectors .\nal baraka banking group ( b . s . c ) is licensed as an islamic wholesale bank by the central bank of bahrain , listed on bahrain bourse and nasdaq dubai stock exchanges . it is a leading international islamic banking group providing its unique services in countries with a population totaling around one billion . it is jointly rated bbb + ( long term ) / a3 ( short term ) on the international scale and a + ( bh ) ( long term ) / a2 ( bh ) ( short term ) on the national by islamic international rating agency & dagong global credit rating company limited , and by standard & poor ' s at bb + ( long term ) / b ( short term ) .\nthe cost of the political conflict has taken a severe toll on the libyan economy , which has remained in recession for the third consecutive year in 2015 . political strife , weak security conditions , and blockaded oil infrastructures continue to constrain the supply side of the economy . production of crude oil fell to around 0 . 4 million barrels per day ( bpd ) or the fourth of potential . the non - hydrocarbon output remained weak due to disruptions in the supply chains of both domestic and foreign inputs , as well as lack of financing . in this context , gdp is estimated to have declined by 10 percent and per capita income has fallen to less than us $ 4 , 500 compared to almost us $ 13 , 000 in 2012 . inflation strongly accelerated last year driven by high food prices . lack of funding to finance imports , especially subsidized food , generated chronic shortages in basic commodities and expansion of black markets activities . this situation was exacerbated by households attempting to stockpile food . inflation averaged 9 . 2 percent in 2015 , mainly driven by a 13 . 7 percent rise in food prices . prices of flour and bread quintupled .\ndisclaimer | the information contained in this website is not meant to substitute qualified legal advice given by a specialist knowing your particular situation . we do not warrant or guarantee that the site will be up - to - date accurate , complete or continuous at all times . the bank directory is published solely as a courtesy . we assume no responsibility or liability for any errors or omissions in the directory .\nwe start by providing an overview of financial systems in the african continent . we then consider the regions of arab north africa , west africa , east and central africa , and southern africa in more detail . the paper covers , among other things , central banks , deposit - taking banks , non - bank institutions , such as the stock markets , fixed income markets , insurance markets , and microfinance institutions .\ntwo other institutions are based in tripoli and play a major role in libya\u2019s politics . the central bank of libya , which is where oil money is paid and government money is disbursed . though pledging loyalty to the pc , it has had an uneasy relationship with it . the national oil corporation ( noc ) is also formally loyal to the pc but has had relatively good working relations with haftar\u2019s lna after its seizure of eastern oil ports .\nalso called tandhim ad - dawla ( the organisation of the state ) by libyans , isis controlled the central mediterranean coast of libya around the city of sirte until a misratan - led operation to uproot it began in may . isis has carried out attacks in all major libyan cities , including the capital tripoli . isis has also had a presence in other parts of libya , including benghazi , where it was largely defeated by heftar\u2019s lna . its affiliates have mostly been driven out from the towns of derna and sabratha by anti - haftar forces .\nlocal returnees from syria helped form libya\u2019s first isis affiliate in the eastern town of derna in 2014 . many had fought as part of isis\u2019s al - battar unit in northern syria before returning home to replicate the model with help from senior non - libyan isis figures . the leadership of isis in libya has always been dominated by foreigners . its leader earlier this year was abd al - qadir al - najdi , whose name suggests saudi origins . he replaced an iraqi whom the us claims it killed in an airstrike in eastern libya in 2015 .\ncompanies that accept and manage deposits from individuals , firms , and governments and channel the funds into lending activities . offshore banks carry out their activities such that they are located in countries ( or designated areas within countries ) that provide financial and legal advantages not available in the country of residence of the depositors . advantages include bank secrecy , less restrict and transportive legal regulation , low or no taxation , protection against local political or financial instability , or other advantages . includes conventional and islamic banks .\nno other arab country plays as powerful a role in libya as egypt . testament to egypt\u2019s involvement in the region is the regular travel libyan leaders make to cairo . the relationship between tobruk and egypt is not just defined by significant arms deliveries but also by a shared political project : eradicating political islam and enhancing the autonomy of eastern libya . for egypt , according to some authors , having cyrenaica \u2013 the eastern region of libya \u2013 under the role of a leader that is friendly to egypt ( haftar for instance ) would create a buffer zone with isis and a territorial hinterland for any opposition to the regime in cairo .\nalthough sharing some of the same goals as egypt , the uae has a more nuanced position on the situation in libya . reportedly , it has been more supportive of un negotiations and ultimately less engaged on libya since its intervention in yemen . nevertheless , emirati weapons are still delivered to both haftar and the militias of the city - state of zintan , according to a report from a un panel of experts . moreover , the uae\u2019s political influence should not be underestimated . aref al - nayed , who was libyan ambassador to abu dhabi until he resigned in october , was key to the uae\u2019s role in libya and was even touted as potential prime minister at one point .\nat the moment libya has three centres of power . the first is the presidency council ( pc ) , which has been based in tripoli since 30 march 2016 . the pc is headed by fayez al - sarraj \u2013 a former member of the tobruk parliament , where he represented a tripoli constituency \u2013 and it was born out of the signing of the un - brokered libyan political agreement ( lpa ) in december 2015 . according to this agreement , the pc presides over the government of national accord ( gna ) , also based in tripoli . the gna should be endorsed by the tobruk - based house of representatives ( hor ) ac - cording to the agreement , but on two occasions the hor has voted down the list of ministers .\ndevelopments over the past year have made elements associated with the former gaddafi regime more confident than at any point since his ousting in 2011 . saif al - islam gaddafi , the son of the former libyan dictator , was reported \u201cfreed\u201d in june 2017 after being held for six years by a militia in zintan . speculation that he seeks to make a comeback \u2013 though in what way is not clear \u2013 continues amid growing consensus that former regime elements should be included in any sustainable political settlement . the former regime camp is far from united or cohesive , however , and includes prominent figures like saif al - islam , tribal elements , and armed groups including the one that sabotaged the great man made river project in late 2017 , disrupting the water supply in tripoli and its environs .\nwhile khalifa haftar is recognised as general commander of the armed forces by the hor in eastern libya , his self - styled libyan national army ( lna ) is a mix of military units and tribal or regional - based armed groups , and is not recognised as a proper army by all military personnel across the east or west of libya . a number of senior military figures refused to join haftar\u2019s operation dignity against islamists when it launched in may 2014 . some of these have since joined forces with his adversaries , whether cooperating with militias that comprised the now defunct anti - haftar libya dawn coalition in western libya , or joining with local jihadist - led groups to drive isis out from the eastern town of derna . haftar\u2019s opponents claim his irregular forces include sudanese mercenaries , particularly from the darfuri rebel group jem .\nprotracted political standoff , coupled with lower international oil prices and generous subsidies have weakened public finances and external position . budget revenues from the hydrocarbon sector have fallen to only a fifth of their pre - revolution levels , while spending has remained high . the share of the public wage bill in gdp is astronomic ( around 60 percent ) , mainly reflecting a plethoric public sector . meanwhile , investments have been insufficient for sustaining adequate public provision for health , education , electricity , water and sanitation services . however , savings have been realized on subsidies thanks to tougher control of the supply chains of subsidized products and lower import prices . overall , the budget deficit rose from 43 percent of gdp in 2014 to more than 75 percent of gdp in 2015 . being highly dependent on hydrocarbon exports and food imports , libya\u2019s balance of payments suffered in 2015 . representing 97 percent of total exports , oil receipts are estimated to have declined to less than 15 percent of their 2012 level . meanwhile , consumption driven imports remained high . as a result , the current account swung from balance in 2013 to a deficit estimated at around 76 percent of gdp in 2015 . to finance these deficits , net foreign reserves are rapidly being depleted .\nfigure 1 below provides a snapshot of 2012 - 2015 libyan national budget . during the 2010 - 2013 period , the executed budget did not typically exceed the overall amount authorized by parliament , but its composition substantially differed from that of the approved budget . the overall rate of budget execution was around 80 percent in 2010 and 2012 and was about 93 percent in 2013 . there has been no approved ( official ) budget over the past two years ( 2014 - 2015 ) . in fy2012 , development budget spending accounted for slightly more than 52 % of all government spending , with wages and salaries comprising 24 % . however , over the past several years , development spending has virtually collapsed , comprising an estimated 15 % of total government spending in fy2015 , down from a budgeted 52 % of total budget spending in fy2012 .\nimmediate challenges are to manage fiscal spending pressures while restoring and improving basic public services . a longer term goal is to help develop the framework and institutions for a more diversified market - based economy , broadening the economic base beyond the oil and gas sector . although the bank\u2019s post - conflict engagement was initially expected to accompany only libya\u2019s short term economic recovery efforts , the transition program will lay the foundation for longer term goals . this includes creating a more vibrant and competitive economy with a level playing field for the private sector to create sustainable jobs and wealth . it also includes transforming the management of oil revenues to ensure they are used in the best interests of the country and to the benefit of all citizens equally . this will also ensure that citizens have a role in defining and voicing their communities\u2019 best interests .\nlibya\u2019s jihadist network can be divided along generational lines , starting with those who emerged in the 1980s . many from that older generation fought against soviet - backed forces in afghanistan . these veterans later created a number of groups in opposition to muammar gaddafi , the largest of which was the libyan islamic fighting group ( lifg ) which is now defunct . several former lifg figures , including its final leader , abdelhakim belhadj , played key roles in the 2011 uprising and went on to participate in the country\u2019s democratic transition , forming political parties , running in elections , and serving as deputy ministers in government as in the case of khaled sherif at the ministry of defence . this did not sit well with the second and third generation of jihadists \u2013 among the former were those who fought in iraq after 2003 , among the latter were those who fought in syria after 2011 \u2013 who lean towards more radical ideologies and reject democracy as un - islamic . the libyans that have joined isis tend to come from the second and third generations .\nfor inquiries related to this message please contact support . for sales inquiries , please visit urltoken\nif you believe this to be in error , please confirm below that you are not a robot by clicking\ni ' m not a robot\nbelow .\nplease make sure your browser supports javascript and cookies and that you are not blocking them from loading . for more information you can review the terms of service and cookie policy .\ngain a global perspective on the us and go beyond with curated news and analysis from 600 journalists in 50 + countries covering politics , business , innovation , trends and more .\nmarkets data delayed by at least 15 minutes . \u00a9 the financial times ltd 2018 . ft and \u2018financial times\u2019 are trademarks of the financial times ltd . the financial times and its journalism are subject to a self - regulation regime under the ft editorial code of practice .\nal baraka offers retail , corporate , treasury and investment banking services , strictly in accordance with the principles of the islamic shari ' a . the authorized capital of al baraka is us $ 1 . 5 billion , while total equity is at about us $ 2 billion . the group has a wide geographical presence in the form of subsidiary banking units and representative offices in fifteen countries , which in turn provide their services through over 700 branches . al baraka currently has a strong presence in turkey , jordan , egypt , algeria , tunisia , sudan , bahrain , pakistan , south africa , lebanon , syria , iraq and saudi arabia , including two representative offices in indonesia and libya .\nmr . ahmed mohamed ben barka ( chairman ) , mohamed m . benyousef ( md )\nthat al emad complex , tower 2 p . o . box 2542 , tripoli\nthe indian fintech space is expected to reach $ 2 . 4 billion by 2020 and 2018 will be a critical year in that journey because 52 % of india ' s digitally active consumers are adopting fintech and are the driving force for new technology adoptions .\ndigital banking and security\ntitled international banking exhibition & conference will be held in baku on 17 - 18 of april , 2018 by fa international trade events .\non the 26th of september , in the saint - petersburg ( russia ) , will be held the blockchain life 2017 - the largest conference about bitcoin , the blockchain , cryptocurrency , and mining .\ntoday indian economy is considered as one of the fastest growing economies in the world and contributing to its high growth are many critical sectors , amongst which the bfsi sector is unarguably one of the most distinguished sectors of indian economy .\nfuturetech congress ended its two - day event devoted to innovations in the fintech , insurtech and big data industries .\non 29 / 12 / 2009 the extraordinary general assembly meeting of shareholders of lfb decided to increase its capital to 2 billion usd as per decision no . 1 for the year 2009 .\nfurthermore , the extraordinary general assembly meeting of shareholders of lfb decided in its meeting dated 21 / 02 / 2010 to increase its capital with another 1 billion usd as per decision no . 2 for the year 2010 and with this increase the paid up capital of lfb amounts to 3 billion usd with an authorized capital of 8 . 7 billion usd divided into 87 million shares at a value of 100 usd per share .\n\u00a9 afsic 2019 \u2013 investing in africa 2018 . all rights reserved . wordpress site by miramedia\nsubscribe to arabian business ' newsletter to receive the latest breaking news and business stories in dubai , the uae and the gcc straight to your inbox .\n\u201cthe mou aims to establish a close cooperation framework through which the two parties can activate joint initiatives and banking activities , as well as prepare technical cooperation programs in the future , \u201d abg has said .\nthe mou will include the exchange of information , which in the case of the lfb should benefit it in the field of islamic banking . it is also hoped it will enhance cooperation in correspondent banking and commercial finance operations between the two who have identified each other as \u201cpreferred trading partners . \u201d additionally , the mou will work towards further cooperation in liquidity management , investment and taking advantage of the network of resources available to each party .\nfirms that carry out proprietary investments ( i . e . their own funds ) in private , government , and publicly listed companies . the investment companies include holding companies , investment groups , and other firms .\ncompanies that primarily invest in companies that operate in various sectors . the investment companies include conventional and islamic private equity , holding , and venture capital firms .\ncompanies that provide financial services and products that facilitate the creation , liquidation , or change in ownership of money and other financial assets . includes credit - related services , investment - related services , oversight services , investment banking , all other banking , insurance , central banks and monetary authorities , and stock exchanges .\ncompanies that collect funds through accepting deposits and channel the funds into lending activities . the companies also provide services that facilitate the lending of funds such as mortgage and loan brokerage services , clearinghouse and reserve services , check cashing services , and other banking operations such as providing atms . includes conventional and islamic commercial , specialized , offshore , and online banks .\nall thomson reuters websites use cookies to improve your online experience . they were placed on your computer when you launched this website . you can change your cookie settings through your browser .\nasian refiners buying more oil from outside iran after u . s . sanctions - kpc ceo\nno breakthrough in nuclear talks as iran demands more after u . s . exit\nfor airlines , flexibility key to coping with u . s . - china trade war - emirates executive\nview the full company profile with details of ownership , investments , and subsidiaries on thomson reuters business development mena .\nprovides corporate offshore banking services including deposits and loans ; direct investment in various sectors .\nhave questions regarding this company profile ? get detailed company information on thomson reuters business development mena .\nthomson reuters research team update company information from primary sources ( company annual reports , press releases , company websites , corporate briefings , official statements / interviews ) and reliable secondary sources ( stock markets , reliable third party publications ) .\nthe btl network in tunisia is now made up of 15 agencies employing 250 executives and agents .\nlibya , home to africa\u2019s largest oil reserves , has seen revenue grow as it emerges from decades of western sanctions , and the government is looking abroad for profitable investments .\n\u201cour capital is $ 1 billion , we hope to get it up to $ 10 billion , that\u2019s our plan . . . hopefully in the next two to three years , \u201d chairman mohamed bait - elmal said , adding that the lender would get the additional funds from shareholders .\n\u201cwe are going to have a new strategy because of the changes in the world , \u201d bait - elmal told reporters on the sidelines of a banking conference in dubai . \u201cwe would like to have participation in london , usa , paris , rome . \u201d\nwestern firms have turned increasingly to arab oil exporters and their sovereign wealth funds for cash as the financial crisis freezes credit markets and hits their market values .\n\u201cwe will buy hsbc\u2019s shares . . . they will go down to 19 percent and we will be buy the rest , \u201d bait - elmal said , adding it would also buy shares from other shareholders to take its stake above 70 percent . \u201cwe hope to have it by end of the year . \u201d\nlfb , which already has subsidiaries in france and spain , will also inject more capital into rome - based banca ubae , in which it holds a 49 . 9 percent stake , according to its website .\nin libya there are very few truly national actors . the vast majority are local players , some of whom are relevant at the national level while representing the interests of their region , or in most cases , their city . many important actors , particularly outside of the largest cities , also have tribal allegiances .\nsince the summer of 2014 , political power has been split between two rival governments in tripoli and in tobruk , with the latter having been recognised by the international community before the creation of the presidency council ( pc ) \u2013 the body that acts collectively as head of state and supreme commander of the armed forces \u2013 in december 2015 . several types of actor scramble for power in today\u2019s libya : armed groups ; \u201ccity - states\u201d , particularly in western and southern libya ; and tribes , which are particularly relevant in eastern and southern libya .\nthe second centre of power is the rival , but ever weakening government of national salvation headed by prime minister khalifa ghwell \u2013 resting on the authority of a rump of the general national congress ( gnc ) , the resurrected parliament originally elected in 2012 . the government of national salvation was also based in tripoli , although it no longer controls any relevant institutions . in october 2016 , ghwell tried to reassert himself but failed to gain wider support and his forces were kicked out from tripoli in the spring of 2017 . the vast majority of the members of the gnc ( also known as the \u201ctripoli parliament\u201d ) have been moved across to the state council , a consultative body created under the lpa which convenes in tripoli and is headed by abdul rahman swehli , a misratan politician ( and hor member ) who had previously been threatened with eu individual sanctions .\ninitially , the pc comprised nine members . two of them started boycotting its meetings early on , while others became inactive over time so that now only two figures re - main active on a daily basis within the council : pc president sarraj and his deputy , ahmed maiteeq .\nprime minister al - sarraj is not a strong figure on his own , but some of the other eight members that originally madke up his pc have close links to powerful stakeholders .\nhis deputy , ahmed maiteeq , who served a short stint as prime minister of libya before being hit by a court ruling , comes from the powerful city - state of misrata , which is the biggest backer of the gna from both a political and military standpoint , though some elements in the city remain opposed to it . misrata\u2019s militias were a crucial component in the downfall of gaddafi and are still one of the two most relevant military forces in the country , having taken the lead in the fight against the islamic state group ( isis ) in sirte in 2016 .\nanother important deputy is ali faraj al - qatrani , who is aligned with general haftar , who in turn heads the lna \u2013 the other large military force . al - qatrani has boycotted meetings of the pc almost from start on the grounds that it is not inclusive enough , and has publicly called for military rule under the lna .\nanother member of the presidency council , omar ahmed al - aswad , who comes from the town - state of zintan in western libya , has also previously boycotted the meetings of the pc . zintan played an important role in the fall of gaddafi - controlled tripoli in 2011 and the head of its military council , osama jweili , was appointed commander of the gna\u2019s western region military zone in june 2017 .\nothers include abdessalam kajman , who aligned with the justice and construction party of which the muslim brotherhood is the largest component while another deputy musa al - kuni was selected to represent southern libya but later resigned .\nfinally , mohammed ammari represents the pro - gna faction within the gnc and fathi al - majburi , who was once an ally of the facilities guards ( pfg ) commander ibrahim jadhran until he was dislodged from key eastern oil ports by the lna .\nthe speaker of the general national congress nouri abusahmain and the prime minister of the \u201cgovernment of national salvation\u201d , khalifa ghwell , come from the cities of zwara and misrata respectively . their military support base is the steadfastness front ( jabhat al - samud ) of salah badi . initially they represented the libya dawn coalition which included islamists , the city - state of misrata , and several other western cities ( including parts of the amazigh minority ) . both ghwell and abusah - main have been hostile to the pc and have been subjected to sanctions by the eu because of this . their support base has shrunk considerably and , at the moment , it is unclear whether they are capable of re - establishing a presence in tripoli .\nthe relationship between haftar and the speaker of the tobruk parliament , aguila saleh issa , has ebbed and flowed since 2015 . over the past year , it has become in - creasingly strained . haftar oversees his forces from his headquarters in marj ( in eastern libya ) and has exerted pressure on both the bayda government and the hor in tobruk . in july 2017 , haftar declared that his forces had \u201cliberated\u201d benghazi from both the islamist - dominated benghazi revolutionary shura council and isis , but fighting continues in pockets of the city . haftar\u2019s camp has faced several challenges from within and without , not least from erstwhile ally faraj ghaim , who was appointed deputy interior minister of the government of national accord in 2017 .\nnevertheless , over time egypt has put out at least two statements that contradict this position . on the one hand , diplomats and the mfa have given assurances of their support to the un - led political process ; on the other , the security apparatus has supported haftar , even when it was clear that he was on a collision course with un - backed unity efforts .\nthe two maghrebian countries , while having a high level of interest in what happens in libya , have not built a network of proxies in the country like other arab or regional powers . both countries have been vocal supporters of reconciliation and a political solution while closely coordinating with each other to contain the spillover from isis\u2019 presence in libya .\nthe terms \u201carmy\u201d and \u201cmilitia\u201d mean different things to different libyans and this is one of the consequences of the political power struggle that has roiled libya since 2014 .\nhaftar\u2019s lna has different degrees of control in the area of central and eastern libya that stretches from ben jawad to the border with egypt . in this part of the country , lna\u2019s colonel nadhuri is the military governor and he has replaced elected officials with military figures to head most municipalities across the east .\ndrawing its strength from a web of tribal alliances , haftar\u2019s lna has expanded its presence across the area of central and eastern libya that stretches from ben jawad to the border with egypt , with the exception of the town of derna which has been besieged by lna - aligned forces for over a year . the lna appointed its colonel abdulrazaq nadhuri as military governor of eastern libya and he has replaced elected officials with military figures to head most municipalities across the east .\nthe libya dawn militia alliance that formed partly in response to haftar\u2019s operation dignity in summer 2014 , and which drove then dignity - allied militias from the western town of zintan from tripoli , no longer exists . the coalition was made up of both islamist and non - islamist militias , armed groups from tripoli and the port city of mis - rata , and fighters from other parts of western libya , including from the amazigh mi - nority . it had fractured long before the un - brokered deal aimed at establishing a unity government was signed in late 2015 , with tensions growing between misratan factions and tripoli - based groups in particular .\nat present , tripoli\u2019s armed groups can be broadly categorised in terms of whether or not they support the unity government led by sarraj . most are either explicitly supportive of , or ambivalent towards , the unity government . one of the most important figures supporting the government is abdel rauf kara , leader of the special deterrent force ( or rada ) which is based in the maitiga complex , also home to tripoli\u2019s only operating airport . kara\u2019s salafist - leaning forces \u2013 which number around 1 , 500 \u2013 once sought to present themselves as a type of police force for the city , targeting alcohol and drug sellers in particular . now they focus their efforts on tackling isis cells and sympathisers in the capital . armed groups from the suq al - jumaa area of tripoli , including the nawasi brigade , are also key to securing the unity government .\nanother powerful figure in tripoli is haithem tajouri , who heads the city\u2019s largest militia . tajouri , whose tripoli revolutionaries brigade ( trb ) has threatened and intimidated officials since 2012 , is not a particularly political figure . his priority is protecting the considerable interests he has accrued in the capital .\nlong - standing tensions between associates of sheikh sadeq al - gheriani , who was appointed mufti in 2011 , and adherents of a particular strand of salafism inspired by a saudi sheikh called rabee al - madkhali , have increased in recent years . colloquially known as madkhalis , they detest the muslim brotherhood and all forms of political islam . as a result , many madkhalis joined haftar\u2019s operation dignity in eastern libya . their critics suspect they may be a trojan horse for saudi influence in libya . kara\u2019s rada force contains a large number of madkhalis , as do a number of other militias in tripoli . the disappearance and presumed killing in 2016 of nader al - omrani , a member of al - gheriani\u2019s dar al - ifta , was blamed on madkhalis , who have made clear their doctrinal disagreements with al - gheriani and his circle . in mid - 2017 , armed groups aligned with al - gheriani and figures from the former lifg lost territory and influence in the capital . several key personalities from this milieu are now based outside libya .\nthe prosperous port city of misrata is home to libya\u2019s largest and most powerful militias . local rivalries feed the power - play between the city\u2019s constellation of armed groups . several prominent political and business figures in misrata support the unity government , which includes misratan businessman ahmed maiteeq , as deputy prime minister . this has helped secure the backing of a number of the main armed groups from the city , including the two biggest \u2013 the halbous and the mahjoub brigades . a wildcard in misrata is salah badi , a controversial former parliamentarian and militia leader who was a key figure in the libya dawn alliance in 2014 and who opposes the un - backed unity government . tensions have also grown between the city\u2019s mili - tary council and its municipal council , with the former attempting to unseat the latter ."]}
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designed furnishings at upland capture the californian spirit and aesthetic of upland . the fi . . .\n* by tennessee williams , from the roman spring of mrs . stone , copyright \u00a91950 by tennessee williams . use by permission of new directions publishing corp .\nviceroy new york chose local interior designers roman and williams to refashion this venerable mid - town address just off . . .\nthe main parlor of a brooklyn home designed by stephen alesch and robin standefer , the husband - and - wife team behind roman and williams buildings and interiors .\npartners in both work and life , robin standefer and stephen alesch founded their firm , roman and williams buildings and interiors , after successful careers as hollywood production designers ( portrait by jim morrison ) . top : the library in the roman and williams\u2013created home of actors ben stiller and christine taylor , featuring\ncustom wall sconces in cast glass and copper were designed by roman and williams . visit upland at 345 park avenue south at 26th street .\nhartshorne plunkard architecture and roman and williams convert an athletic club into a hotel , imaginatively combining modern and historic architectural flourishes for an updated approach to play and respite .\nthe dutch wanted a fresh take on american classic design , so they hired roman and williams to custom make everything by . . .\n\u201cthe new book by roman and williams reveals the inspiration behind the design duo\u2019s most famous projects but also a deeply passionate and incredibly creative world . \u201d\na grand procession of pewtered - steel chandeliers with hand - blown glass shades , designed by roman and williams , hang from . . .\nwe interviewed roman and williams principals robin standefer and stephen alesch about emotions and food , how the badlands differ from socal surfer culture , and how to create a relaxed vibe through materials .\nthe new book by roman and williams reveals the inspiration behind the design duo ' s most famous projects but also a deeply passionate and incredibly creative world .\nroman and williams gave the master bedroom in the home of actress kate hudson a highly textured , white - on - white scheme . photo by alexia b\ni applied online . the process took a week . i interviewed at roman and williams ( new york , ny ( us ) ) in january 2015 .\nstephen alesch and robin standefer , co - principals in the architecture and design firm roman and williams , have very definite opinions about the minimalist aesthetic that has prevailed in manhattan for almost two decades .\nroman and williams are interested in spaces and objects that people can truly use and things that genuinely last . they are devoted to rebelling against disposability and the common stereotypes of what it means to be \u201cmodern\u201d today .\nroman and williams buildings and interiors is a new york - based design studio known for their work on hotels , restaurants , retail spaces , homes , and product design . founded in 2002 by principals robin standefer and stephen alesch , the work of roman and williams employs a range of ideas , materials , objects , and references - from the unexpected to the pedigreed - and is instilled with a heightened sense of narrative .\nthe floors throughout upland are # 1 common white oak . the antique mirror on the back wall was sourced from mirror fair and customized by roman and williams with a white oak frame .\nfirm principals robin standefer and stephen alesch founded roman and williams buildings and interiors in 2002 , naming it after their grandfathers . having worked together for a decade designing sets for significant hollywood films , the pair took their first steps away from the movie biz when they were asked to design a home in los angeles ; roman and williams was born and the firm hasn ' t looked back since .\nstephen alesch and robin standefer , co - principals of the architecture and design firm roman and williams buidlings and interiors , are the first to take a stand against the modernist mandate that has gripped so much of the manhattan skyline .\nafter completing castilian and new moon , robin and stephen closed their los angeles office and opened roman and williams studio , a full floor in an old shoemaker\u2019s factory on lafayette street , just three blocks from their fourth street home .\nthe duo behind renowned new york city studio roman and williams give dwell a first look at the interior they designed for upland , a new restaurant from chef justin smillie and acclaimed restaurateur stephen starr .\n1 . / 2 . stephen alesch and robin standefer , the duo behind roman & williams , did the interior of new york\u2019s ace hotel and set the standard for the worldwide haute - lodge trend .\n\u201cwe created this apartment for someone who is confident and stylish , \u201d explains robin standefer , a principal of roman and williams . \u201cthis is someone who isn\u2019t a slave to trends and embraces an unexpected combination of pieces old and new . \u201d\nin 2013 , replay partnered with roman and williams to explore an immersive retail experience , starting with a flagship location that worked to re - establish the brand\u2019s position as the top tier in italian denim and international fashion . as a result of an intensive study of the brand\u2019s history , values , and factory visits exploring the process involved in both denim design and the signature to replay\u2019s products , roman and williams conceptualized a strong vision .\nand , as if to add a capstone to their days as up - and - comers , rizzoli published a hefty leather - bound monograph devoted to the pair last month titled \u201c roman and williams buildings and interiors : things we made . \u201d\nwhere starck\u2019s 1988 scheme was a see - and - be - seen marvel of conspicuous contemporary design , roman and williams have opted for a sumptuous , laid - back vibe . gone are the french provocateur\u2019s signature tusk tables and famous\u2014or infamous\u2014catwalk - style promenade . instead , there is a monolithic fireplace of striated blackened steel and cozy seating arrangements where craft and materiality are at the fore . \u201cwe wanted it to be known simply as the royalton , \u201d says stephen alesch , who runs roman and williams with partner robin standefer , \u201cnot as a starck hotel or a roman and williams hotel . the poor company has been under that thumb for so long . \u201d\nthe name roman and williams comes from alesch and standefer\u2019s grandparents and is nostalgic of the calmer perspective that generation had . they deliberately shied away from naming the firm after themselves , considering it too pretentious and self - inflated , attributes they resolved to reject as much as possible . the appreciation for things that have aged and stood the test of time is something roman and williams strive to demonstrate in their work , avoiding the pitfalls of fads and trends that tend to be fleeting , preferring a classic and timeless aesthetic instead .\nall the lighting in the restaurant was custom designed by roman and williams . herves descottes from l\u2019observatoire served as lighting designer on the project ( who also worked on the firm ' s interior lighting for the dutch and lafayette ) .\nfor an actress , her musician husband , and their children , roman and williams completed a total stripdown to stud and redesign of what was fundamentally a drywall box ( with good light ) . designing and coordinating all interior architecture and custom decoration of the project with sheer energy and completely rule of everything mundane .\nrobin standefer and stephen alesch\u2019s architectural aesthetic has hit the luxury - recession sweet spot , and their firm , roman and williams , is behind many of the new new york spaces so reassuringly steeped in the old . just don\u2019t accuse them of nostalgia .\nit was also at doney that williams had his first meeting in 1950 with the legendary roman actress anna magnani , whom he had in mind to play the widow serafina in \u201cthe rose tattoo . \u201d\nwe paired them with olollo , and together they built a credenza . the sideboard is made from sapele , and features an open storage and display area , two side doors and removable shelves to accommodate a special curation of porcelain by bavarian brand nymphenburg . it is completed with brass hardware and pulls from roman and williams\u2019 rw atlas collection\nthe roman and williams aesthetic is a richly textured , purposefully nostalgic and largely handmade one : full of massive , dark woods and animal skins and re - purposed industrial materials , like that factory door . it\u2019s the kind of sturdy design that\u2019s meant to last 500 years\u2014if only trends would permit .\nthe furniture that\u2019s easiest on the planet is the furniture that doesn\u2019t have to be made in the first place . take some tips from roman & williams , and source originals and antiques ( there\u2019s a lot that can be accomplished with a great re - upholsterer and restorer ) .\ncredo : \u201cwe revere what is genuine ; we love to strip things down to their essence and excavate for integrity and character . \u201d highlight : opening of roman and williams guild ny . notable clients : gwyneth paltrow , ben stiller , kate hudson . \u25ba new york ; urltoken\nsince the husband - and - wife team of mr . alesch and ms . standefer founded the architectural and interior design concern roman & williams in 2002 , their aesthetic of a rugged americana lifted from a make - believe past has gained dominion over swaths of new york , especially downtown manhattan and brooklyn .\nflawless craftsmanship , smart and elegant design - roman & williams is a visual voice that is creating the look and feel for the new century while rooted in a distinctively american sensibility and history . a great book filled with many wonderful ideas that you can bring into your own home .\nnew york\u2013based roman and williams was founded in 1998 by hollywood set designers robin standefer and stephen alesch . the pair began by designing celebrity residences . in 2009 , the firm completed the award\u2013winning ace and standard hotels in new york as well as notable residential building at 211 elizabeth street . t\u2026\nanother much - anticipated opening was the thirty - story viceroy hotel on 57th street in new york city , a roman and williams - designed building from the ground - up with bespoke interiors and sweeping views of central park , featuring striking restaurant kingside and a 29th floor bar , the roof .\nas the personal residence of roman and williams ' principals robin standefer and stephen alesch , the 4th street loft was converted from an industrial work space into an iconic downtown new york city residence that has been published in design magazines across the globe and serves as a source of inspiration for many .\nby now an international celebrity , williams made regular appearances in the roman society papers . yet his fame was still not such as to prevent him from engaging in another activity of which rome offered manifold new possibilities : cruising .\nfrom its high - gloss black floors to its carefully constructed glass enclosed library , the loft stands as a hallmark roman and williams design , expressing the firm ' s commitment to the use of natural materials , expert craftsmanship , and vintage furnishings and objects . it is a perfect merging of their work and life and represents their inimitable style .\nmost recently , roman and williams has created their most personal work to date : roman and williams guild ny . showcasing their collection of original furniture , lighting , and accessories designed by the firm , as well as items collected from the workshops of the world ' s best artisans , the space is home also to celebrated french cafe la mercerie , helmed by chef marie - aude rose . it is a modern - day guild , a guild of the senses that gathers the best of everything the firm makes and loves , and helps others to do the same for themselves .\nfor the latest in its series of design dialogues , the contemporary design magazine surface joined up with 1stdibs to present a rousing panel discussion between stephen alesch and robin standefer , the co - founders of much - in - demand design firm roman and williams , and dennis freedman , passionate collector and creative director of barneys new york .\nwilliams wasn\u2019t alone in this assessment . his social circle at the time included the poet frederic prokosch , truman capote , \u201cthat unhappy young egoist gore vidal\u201d and a number of other american writers and artists who , like williams , were gay or bisexual , and had found in rome a degree of creative and personal freedom unheard of back home . they also tended to share another of williams\u2019s well - known traits : a love of drink .\nroman and williams strives to create projects which consistently find the tension between spontaneity and rigor , refinement and rebellion , and past and future . the firm was founded by stephen alesch and robin standefer as a vehicle to pursue these dichotomies and reflect their diverse aesthetic interests . from the world of film they cultivated a feel for specificity and storytelling , which the pair soon employed designing residences for notable personalities such as ben stiller , kate hudson and gwyneth paltrow .\nroman and williams\u2019 collection of work has been honored and recognized with numerous awards and accolades throughout the years , including the lawrence israel award and three consecutive years as members of the prestigious ad 100 . most notably , in 2014 the firm received america\u2019s highest honor for achievement in design , the smithsonian\u2019s national design award for excellence in interior design .\non the site of the former pearl brewery in san antonio design firm roman and williams - with their passionate and rigorous approach to historic architecture - have transformed a 19th century brewhouse into hotel emma , an extraordinary 146 - room boutique hotel with three inventive culinary venues that will richen and diversify the options in the area . located near the northern end of the san antonio river walk , in an already lively district with an outdoor amphitheater and a year - round farmer\u2019s market , hotel emma serves as the magnificent focal point of the surrounding pearl neighborhood and a connection to its craft past . the hotel represents the first collaboration between silver ventures and design firm roman and williams .\nif one was wondering who began the trend of naming hipster brands after grandfathers \u2014 justin timberlake\u2019s fashion label , william rast ; robbie williams\u2019s brand , farrell ; gabriel stulman\u2019s restaurant joseph leonard \u2014 one might cast blame on roman alesch and william winters , the couple\u2019s maternal grandfathers .\nnew york\u2013based roman and williams was founded in 1998 by hollywood set designers robin standefer and stephen alesch . the pair began by designing celebrity residences . in 2009 , the firm completed the award\u2013winning ace and standard hotels in new york as well as notable residential building at 211 elizabeth street . their lauded projects include the dutch and lafayette with chef andrew carmellini , the freehand hotel in miami , the thirty - story viceroy hotel in new york , and a product line with waterworks and lalique . recent projects include an eatery for facebook , a restaurant with alain ducasse , and the news room and set for huffington post live . each roman and williams project demonstrates a comprehensive design vision , marking their work as a unique user experience .\nwith the union of forward - thinking minds , ben weprin of aj capital partners , fellow chicagoan john pritzker , and roman and williams team , the aim was to make the c . a . a into a new hotel and locale that would regain new life , while honoring a long - standing history within its home city .\nroman and williams have always implemented their signature style and business sense in the work they produce together . their creative work is typically done at night , which alesch calls the \u201cpsychic quietest\u201d time of the day . working from their residences in manhattan and montauk , respectively , they consider their creative marriage a very critical aspect of their success .\nroman and williams\u2019s moment officially began in the fall of 2009 , when a pair of ultrachic new york hotels designed by the husband - and - wife partnership of stephen alesch and robin standefer opened more or less simultaneously . between them , the standard and the ace hotel generated a level of buzz not seen since the early - 1990s hotel reign of philippe starck .\nothers call their work inauthentic , which is something roman & williams actually embrace . \u201cauthenticity is over - fetishized , \u201d mr . alesch said . \u201ceverything is a set . the first fire inside a cave was a set with buffalo furs all around it . \u201d\nroman and williams ' projects strive to consistently find the tension between spontaneity and rigor , refinement and rebellion , and past and future . spanning paris to tokyo , among them : ace hotel new york , the boom boom boom room and the standard highline , la rotonde de la muette , freehand hotels , and le coucou . in a project of cultural and civic significance , the firm has been award the commission to re - design the british galleries at the metropolitan museum of art .\nhonors them with the prestigious lawrence israel prize . the award , given each year to an individual or firm whose projects provide inspiration for fit\u2019s students , will be presented tonight at fit\u2019s katie murphy amphitheatre , accompanied by a talk by roman + williams co - founders robin standefer and stephen alesch .\nthe sideboard is made from sapele , a subtly grained african wood similar to mahogany , and features an open storage and display area , two side doors and removable shelves to accommodate a special curation of porcelain by bavarian brand nymphenburg . the credenza is completed with custom brass hardware , brass pulls from roman and williams\u2019 rw atlas collection , and black leather - lined drawers that perfectly complement the delicate nymphenburg tableware .\nnever limited by what they designed last , the roman and williams aesthetic is constantly evolving , reflecting the diverse interests and profound curiosities of the firm\u2019s principals , a practice that has earned them many devoted followers and accolades , including being honorees of the architectural digest top 100 since 2011 . the result is an oeuvre of instant classics \u2014 projects that transcend architecture and interiors and rise to the level of cultural polemics .\nbut after meeting with aaron sittig , facebook\u2019s charismatic bowtie - loving product architect , roman & williams agreed to the project , turning a soulless 1980s building into a mess hall with heavy wooden rafters , old schoolroom benches and arrows stenciled on the floor that guide employees to buffets , a silicon valley heorot .\nwhen invited to design a collection of plumbing fittings and accessories as well as an accompanying tile line for waterworks , the partners at the new york city firm roman and williams buildings and interiors began with a surprising objective in mind . \u201cnondecorative was our goal out of the gate , \u201d says stephen alesch , who heads the company with his wife , robin standefer .\nfollowing a career as hollywood production designers , stephen alesch and robin standefer founded roman and williams buildings and interiors in 2002 . the new york firm\u2019s scope includes buildings , interior design , and product lines , where they place a premium on such aesthetic juxtapositions as high / low and spare / baroque . former surfing magazine editor jamie brisick writes for the new york times and details , and has authored two books , including have board will travel . actor and film director / producer ben stiller is a prolific talent . standefer and alesch did the production design for zoolander and duplex and designed his homes .\nto complete the r . w . atlas plumbing , tile , and lighting collections , roman and williams has created twenty - two unique pieces of hardware . from cabinet knobs and handles to towel bars and latches , the hardware is distinctive for its exceptional details and refined touch , creating a uniquely luxurious hand feel . the substantial pieces feature a slotted screw , with carefully placed knurling and noticeably intricate base details . no element is too insignificant for consideration .\nfollowing a career as hollywood production designers , stephen alesch and robin standefer founded roman and williams buildings and interiors in 2002 . the new york firm ' s scope includes buildings , interior design , and product lines , where they place a premium on such aesthetic juxtapositions as high / low and spare / baroque . former surfing magazine editor jamie brisick writes for the new york times and details , and has authored two books , including have board will travel . actor and film director / producer ben stiller is a prolific talent . standefer and alesch did the production design for zoolander and duplex and designed his homes .\nroman and williams designed the interiors of upland in new york city , a restaurant from chef justin smillie ( formerly of il buco alimentari ) and his partner , acclaimed restaurateur stephen starr . named after the southern california town where chef smillie was born , upland opened on october 28 , 2014 , and offers california - inspired cuisine in manhattan ' s burgeoning nomad district , on park avenue and east 26th street .\nfor their tenth anniversary , the design studio roman and williams buildings and interiors presents projects that blend the spirit of our collective history with a modernist edge . roman and williams\u2019s style honors craftsmanship , the use of natural materials , and the overlooked in unexpected ways . their understated , glamorous sensibility is imparted in manhattan\u2019s ace hotel interiors and restaurant the breslin , the standard hotel , with its iconic boom boom room , and the royalton lobby . for such popular restaurants as the dutch , the duo created environments with textured backdrops that reference a rich past with a contemporary sensibility . their innovative work has captured the attention of firms such as facebook\u2014they recently completed its campus food hall\u2014and their residences for celebrities such as ben stiller and gwyneth paltrow are equally imaginative . this book surveys the firm\u2019s prestige projects , presented with alesch\u2019s architectural hand drawings and sketches and detailed views . also included is their loft and montauk home , which serve as design laboratories , and a collection of furnishings and fixtures .\nrobin standefer and stephen alesch founded roman and williams buildings and interiors in new york city in 2002 . having worked together for a decade designing sets for significant hollywood films prior to establishing their firm , standefer and alesch have forged an ability to create projects without boundaries or borders , employing a range of ideas , materials , objects , and references \u2014 from the unexpected to the pedigreed to the mundane \u2014 and , through the lens of their own singular viewpoint , create alchemy .\n, waterworks\u2019 ceo . \u201ctogether with roman and williams , we went to great lengths to create fittings and tile that combine function with a profound sense of beauty and refinement . this product marries a heritage of great american design perspective with decades of experience engineering and producing the highest quality products . throughout the process , we were inspired by the idea of utilitarian objects that are made exceptionally well and that work beautifully for generations , and this is our hope for r . w . atlas and district tile . \u201d\nbut just a decade since its founding , roman & williams is looking to cash in . \u201cwe\u2019re not getting any younger , \u201d ms . standefer said the other day . the company\u2019s most recent projects have jettisoned the scruffy bohemianism of places like the ace hotel for the offices of hip corporate america .\ndesigners stephen alesch and robin standefer , the husband and wife team who head roman and williams firm , have provided the interior decorations for such well - known venues as the standard hotel , ( and its top floor hot spot , the boom boom room ) , the ace hotel , and countless other projects . the versatile couple recently designed the john dory oyster bar at the ace hotel , and we interviewed them to see how their activities together have shaped their sexy , chic aesthetic :\nthere is an east coast meets west coast vibe to what we do , \u201d says steven alesch , a wisconsin - born , l . a . - trained , surf - loving architect who\u2014along with his wife , robin standefer , a former hollywood production designer raised in new york\u2014makes up one half of the in demand and critically acclaimed design duo roman and williams .\nthey had little use for the ache of the new . \u201ci don\u2019t want to be tabula rasa , \u201d she says . at the same time , they don\u2019t want to be known for a particular style either : roman and williams will do whatever they\u2019re hired to do , whatever makes sense for the film the client sees himself ( and his future customers ) in .\nthe years after his \u201cgolden time\u201d in rome were not particularly kind to williams . much of his later work was ignored by the public and panned by critics . many close friends died prematurely , including merlo and magnani , who succumbed to cancer , he in 1963 and she in 1973 . returning with decreasing frequency to the italian capital , williams sank into depression and drug use , which contributed to his own death in 1983 .\ninspired by denim\u2019s connection to rebels of all kinds , from hollywood to the homestead , the stage was a product of roman and williams\u2019 principals calling upon their own deep - rooted experience in set design and art direction in the film industry . they transformed a concept of a soundstage , into a store , showcasing the storied sets with equipment and back - of - house scenes that embody the world of filmmaking .\nfor their tenth anniversary , the design studio roman and williams buildings and interiors presents projects that blend the spirit of our collective history with a modernist edge . roman and williams ' s style honors craftsmanship , the use of natural materials , and the overlooked in unexpected ways . their understated , glamorous sensibility is imparted in manhattan ' s ace hotel interiors and restaurant the breslin , the standard hotel , with its iconic boom boom room , and the royalton lobby . for such popular restaurants as the dutch , the duo created environments with textured backdrops that reference a rich past with a contemporary sensibility . their innovative work has captured the attention of firms such as facebook - - they recently completed its campus food hall - - and their residences for celebrities such as ben stiller and gwyneth paltrow are equally imaginative . this book surveys the firm ' s prestige projects , presented with alesch ' s architectural hand drawings and sketches and detailed views . also included is their loft and montauk home , which serve as design laboratories , and a collection of furnishings and fixtures .\never wish you could sneak a peek at gwyneth paltrow\u2019s new york apartment ? this holiday season , you can get a pretty good idea of what it\u2019s like . just drop by the actress\u2019s goop mrkt pop - up in columbus circle\u2019s time warner center to check out paltrow\u2019s home away from home , expertly realized by city slicker firm roman and williams .\nstandefer remarks : \u201cin our relationship and us working together , we sometimes contradict each other and contrast and there\u2019s voltage between us and it creates sometimes a sense of authenticity because it\u2019s not just about branding or marketing . it\u2019s just about a sense of truth and what you love . \u201d she went on to say , \u201ci see other couples and i think , okay , what do they talk about , because we\u2019re always talking about that third thing , which is that thing we\u2019re making in roman and williams \u2026 life and art for us are one kind of cycle together . \u201c\nthis meeting would prove the beginning of a decades - long collaboration and friendship that would profoundly influence both of their lives . williams and magnani , both temperamental artists who were fearless in their determination to live unconventional lives , had a deep understanding of each other , and beyond the roles he explicitly wrote for her , from 1950 on , williams\u2019s female characters began to resemble magnani : passionate , sexually vital , complicated and self - confident .\nthroughout the 1950s , williams , merlo and magnani spent countless nights on her terrace above the piazza minerva overlooking the pantheon and at fashionable venues like rosati , which is still a pleasant place to people - watch over negronis .\nunsurprisingly , calderwood shares roman and williams\u2019s quasi - academic mystical design language . \u201cnarrative is a very , very important word both for us and them . we like to explore and celebrate a narrative in terms of an item or object , \u201d he says . \u201cwe share a mutual interest in kind of manufacturing techniques and materiality and an appreciation for a sense of history but not being slavish to an absolute re - creation . it hopefully feels like it was collected and curated over time , has a sort of residual feeling . \u201d\nand if one was wondering whom to thank for turning hotel lobbies into communal hives for high - tech movers ( see the ace hotel ) , for the renaissance of tile work ( the standard , high line ) and for the popularization of once - shunned casement windows ( everywhere ) , a thank - you note could be sent to roman & williams\u2019s sixth - floor office on lafayette street .\nthe space or project can dictate the sources . each has its own distinctive personality\u2014whether it\u2019s gwyneth paltrow\u2019s home or le coucou here in new york , there\u2019s a story within each space we create and that narrative leads us to explore a variety of sources . as we seek and find for roman and williams guild ny we\u2019re thinking about how we live and the objects we want to be surrounded by daily . we\u2019re ultimately sharing our way of seeing and we always try to inspire people to do the same .\nat a recent meeting at roman & william\u2019s neo - industrial offices , mr . alesch wandered in and out of the conference room while ms . standefer and andrew carmellini , a restaurateur , debated where to hang succulents in his new restaurant .\nmuch of the appeal of roman & williams lies in ms . standefer and mr . alesch themselves . if they create spaces in which one can star in a dream role \u2014 bohemian entrepreneur at the ace hotel , latter - day rat pack at the standard\u2019s boom boom room , hungry schoolboy at the dutch \u2014 clients similarly buy into the couple as an idealized version of the husband - and - wife team .\nin some ways the two roman and williams interiors couldn\u2019t be more different\u2014\u201ca silk high heel and a big muddy boot , \u201d according to alesch , the firm\u2019s de facto architect , draftsman , and furniture designer ( standefer could be considered its creative director ) . the standard has a throwback polish , evoking milanese bachelor pads and the golden age of railway travel . the ace is moodier , with salvaged - wood floors , post - and - beam ceilings , and pendant lamps fashioned from plumbing joints . but both share a kitsch - free nostalgia\u2014allusive , paradoxically modern - feeling , and resonantly cool .\nso they started a \u201cbuildings and interiors\u201d firm called roman and williams ( neither is a registered architect , though alesch trained as one ) , named , with the same create - a - legacy ethic that has come to mark everything they do , after their maternal grandfathers . in 2004 , in the midst of doing a los angeles house for kate hudson , they quit their rental in silver lake and moved back to the loft they owned in noho .\nthe collaboration started three years ago when peter sallick , the ceo of waterworks , was flipping through a magazine and came across images of roman and williams\u2019s interiors . at the time , alesch and standefer had just wrapped up manhattan\u2019s standard and ace hotels , hip spots that cemented their firm\u2019s reputation for warm , inviting rooms layered with tough , textural materials that evoke an immediate sense of history . \u201cthe environments they created conveyed something i had an emotional , impulsive connection to , \u201d sallick recalls .\nblack - pipe flanges , filament bulbs , vintage turntables , taxidermy and other old - timey curios \u2014 these industrial - chic tropes have come to signify good taste today , and much of it can be traced to mr . alesch , 46 , and ms . standefer , 47 . it is a world in which the newer the space , the older it looks . call it the benjamin button school of design , with roman & williams as its headmasters .\nalesch and standefer , unsurprisingly , are workaholics , with a firm named after his grandfather roman , a painter , and her grandfather william , a jeweler . \u201chardworking guys , working class , \u201d says standefer . \u201cold school , money under the mattress . \u201d\nwilliams\u2019s first place of residence was a top - floor room at the ambasciatori palace , a grand neo - renaissance hotel along the tree - lined via veneto . today , like many of williams\u2019s former haunts , both the boulevard and the hotel feel somewhat past their prime . via veneto is still upscale , but its touristy trattorias and chain hotels would be sadly ill - fitted to its former incarnation as the glorious main drag of \u201cla dolce vita , \u201d the 1960 federico fellini classic . still , despite its depressing subterranean breakfast buffet , the ambasciatori retains a faded elegance that makes it easy to imagine the looks of disdain williams recalls receiving when , on his second night in the city , he brought home a raggedly dressed roman teenager whom he calls \u201craffaelo\u201d in his memoirs .\nfor williams , rome offered freedom \u2014 an escape from the puritanism that plagued his life back home . in a 1949 letter to his publisher , jay laughlin , williams recounted a dinner with ingrid bergman and roberto rossellini shortly after the hollywood star and the italian director had begun their highly publicized collaboration and extramarital affair . their indifference to the scandal , he wrote , \u201cis very beautiful and should have a salutary affect on discrediting those infantile moralists that make it so hard for anyone to do honest work and live honestly in the states . \u201d\nroman and williams has added lighting to its r . w . atlas housewares for waterworks with two collections , spunflower and cupper . robin standefer , a founder of roman and williams , described the burnished nickel and brass lights as \u201cfairly muscular and sturdy , but with a fine tactility . \u201d in all , there are two pendants , two sconces and a chandelier , any of which can be described as industrial . but a closer look reveals some frills . the spunflower pendant , for instance , has three tiers of milky white glass crowned with a rim of metal with tiny perforations . ms . standefer said these dots would temper any harshness . the quality of illumination in industrial fixtures is often \u201cpure , tough and authentic , \u201d she added , \u201cbut a light still has to be soft and beautiful . \u201d prices range from $ 1 , 200 to $ 3 , 500 . the cupper ceiling - mounted four - light pendant , shown , is $ 3 , 500 . information : 800 - 899 - 6757 or waterworks . com .\nroman and williams ( who did the redesign of the royalton as well as the interiors of the standard hotel and its restaurant , the standard grill ) are currently at work on two other spaces in the ace \u2014 a restaurant called the breslin , which will be run by the spotted pig\u2019s ken friedman and april bloomfield , and a branch of portland\u2019s stumptown coffee ( for which the designers chose a 1960s milanese look ) . when both open in the fall , this still - scruffy neighborhood won\u2019t know what hit it .\nthe breslin restaurant in new york . photo by katie sokoler . alesch and standefer founded roman + williams in 2002 , after years of working on set designs for the likes of martin scorcese . they\u2019ve brought that filmic sensibility to hotspots across the city , including the royalton hotel , andres balazs\u2019 standard hotel , and the ace hotel\u2014iconic spots with a timeless style that students are likely to study well into the future . the event begins at 6 pm and is free and open to the public , with no reservations required .\nin late january 1948 , tennessee williams arrived for the first time in rome , a city that the playwright , then 37 , would quickly call \u201cthe capitol of my heart . \u201d after more than a decade toiling in poverty and obscurity , williams had been catapulted to national fame three years earlier when his loosely autobiographical \u201cmemory play , \u201d \u201cthe glass menagerie , \u201d became an instant critical and commercial hit . its follow - up , \u201ca streetcar named desire , \u201d opened in 1947 to packed broadway houses and rave reviews , cementing williams\u2019s position as a major figure in the american theater establishment . four months later , he set out for europe .\nmuch like its inhabitants , new york city ' s buildings are famed for their directness . from the skyscrapers of manhattan to the brownstones of brooklyn , to postcard favorites such as the flatiron building , the city is populated with bold residential and commercial architecture , in every conceivable style . the city was shaped by a who ' s who of architecture ' s past three centuries , and it continues , not without some controversy , to be a showcase for cutting - edge modernism . all things considered , when given the opportunity to design a multi - unit residence in the nolita neighborhood , new york city - based roman and williams buildings and interiors felt the weight of expectation upon them .\nto be able to put a building on a site in new york city is a big honor ,\nsays robin standefer , a native new yorker and partner in charge with stephen alesch at roman and williams .\ni am hoping this building outlasts us .\nonce he got standefer on the phone , it didn\u2019t take long for him to be convinced that roman and williams was a perfect match for waterworks . \u201ci heard robin tell a story about how when they\u2019re conceiving a project , they\u2019re reflecting on and reinterpreting common memories and experiences , \u201d sallick says . \u201cthis project adhered to that . while the designs aren\u2019t specific to any one historical period , they have elements we all respond to , for reasons that are associated with our pasts . \u201d\na long , railroad apartment in new york city\u2019s noho is the incubator for some of the most influential interiors in america . \u201cit was a rabbit warren of drywall and old boxes when we got it in 1997 , \u201d says stephen alesch , principal with his wife robin standefer in roman & williams buildings and interiors , the firm that famously started an irresistible , can\u2019t - put - a - finger - on - what - it - is style that\u2019s a combination of louche and livable .\nwe knew they would be busy putting the finishing touches to their interiors for the chicago athletic association hotel ( see w * 196 ) , but we had to ask : would roman and williams , the creative duo behind the wave of industrial - edged interiors that have taken over the world and the holders of a prestigious 2014 cooper - hewitt museum design award , be so kind as to contribute to our handmade project ? they said they would .\nafter a brief , disappointing stopover in france ( \u201ci found nothing very good about paris but the quality of the whores , \u201d williams wrote his friend and longtime collaborator elia kazan ) , rome won him over instantly .\non a recent tuesday evening , the sprawling restaurant felt like the set of one of those garry marshall ensemble romantic comedies . it\u2019s the place where ashton and julia would eat on their magical first date . like the dutch , one of mr . carmellini\u2019s other restaurants , lafayette was designed by roman & williams , the husband - and - wife firm behind the ace hotel as well as the sets of movies like zoolander and addicted to love . they are masters of golden - glow maximalism .\nthe kitchen area\u2014near and dear to paltrow\u2019s heart\u2014looks sleek and sophisticated in a palette of gray , black , and brass .\n2017 will mark the opening of a project that is as unique in the roman and williams portfolio as it is in the pantheon of new york city buildings : a luxury building near the high line , clad in jade green terra cotta with interiors and exteriors designed for jds / largo from the ground - up . the fitzroy is already being hailed as the vanguard of a movement towards the use of traditional , hand - made materials that express a new luxury , whose trademark is disciplined craft and quality .\nroman & williams , the design firm founded by robin standefer and stephen alesch , won fame for its scene - setting interiors for manhattan\u2019s trendy ace and standard hotels , as well as the restaurants , bars and cafes within them . now it\u2019s moved on to product design , with bath fittings for waterworks . the r . w . atlas collection , which was inspired in part by a 1930s leica camera and by an old microscope displayed in the designers\u2019 offices , has a strong industrial sensibility ; it would look at home in any vintage factory setting .\nrosati ( piazza del popolo 5 ; urltoken ) was one of williams\u2019s favorite drinking spots and is still a great place to people - watch over negronis , which cost \u20ac15 at the table , but just \u20ac5 at the bar .\nin san antonio , design studio roman and williams has applied its signature rugged yet refined aesthetic to a former 19th - century brewery reborn as the inviting hotel emma . thick concrete beams , exposed pipes , and leftover machinery give the space an industrial cool that\u2019s softened by vintage leather sofas , lively tilework floors , and loads of antique carpets . the magic is in the mix , according to the firm\u2019s principals , robin standefer and stephen alesch : \u201cthis was a place where luxury met the primitive and untamable on the edge of the prairie , and we think it still holds that energy . \u201d rooms from $ 325 / night ; urltoken\nrobin standefer and stephen alesch of roman and williams are so busy designing spaces for new yorkers to have fun in that they rarely get to have a cocktail there once they\u2019re finished , leaving the ace hotel lobby ( and the breslin ) and the boom boom room at the standard hotel to the players . but on weekends , their home in montauk , n . y . , becomes the center of a rolling house party , where the food and friends are as exquisitely arranged \u2014 yet seemingly haphazard \u2014 as their d\u00e9cor . here , the bon vivant masters of tableaux vivants are at their best .\nin 2015 roman and williams completed concept work for wework and finished interior work on an unparalleled landmark american building , the chicago athletic association in chicago , for client john pritzker . later in the year they proudly announced the transformation of a 19th century san antonio brewhouse into hotel emma . in paris , the firm is working closely with the renowned costes family to design and introduce a restaurant in the 16th arrondissement and , in another major coup , they were selected as the designers for a global food market at pier 57 on manhattan ' s west side , with renowned food writer and television journalist anthony bourdain . in 2016 their impact on the business landscape was marked by robin and stephen ' s selection for the fast company\nmost creative people in business\nlist . their engagement in projects of cultural and civic significance is also apparent in their recently announced collaboration with the metropolitan museum of art for the re - design of the british galleries . in this rare and competitive commission roman and williams are working with the met to create a spectacular , narrative - rich , and profoundly sympathetic setting for the works of art , telling the highly relevant story of creativity in britain ' s entrepreneurial society .\nalesch and standefer continue to stay true to their principals and can be skeptical of corporate clients who do not immediately respect their vision . they are very selective of who they choose to work with ; the key being their joint vision of wanting to create something great and original . in honor of their 10th anniversary , roman and williams have released a book chronicling a decade\u2019s worth of work and achievements . the book , published by rizzoli , is entitled things we love , a mantra often used by the pair , showing just how important their personal touch is in all of the work they produce .\nthese places , as well as many others\u2014including the top of the standard and the ace hotel in new york , la rotonde de la muette in paris , and the freehand hotels in miami , chicago , and los angeles\u2014are the brain children of new york\u2013based interior design firm roman and williams . founded in 2002 by robin standefer and stephen alesch ( a duo who in person are as charismatic , energetic , and appealing as their work suggests ) , the firm has become one of the most sought - after and admired in the industry , with a list of accolades that includes a national design award and , most recently , a james beard award ( for le coucou , which was named best new restaurant , 2017 ) .\n2010 marked the opening of roman and williams\u2019 first ground - up building at 211 elizabeth street in manhattan , with the building and interiors for this residential development earning the firm a palladio award . shortly afterward they designed and opened the dutch , the first of two restaurant collaborations with andrew carmellini , followed by the popular lafayette . the firm was also awarded a commission by facebook to design their most prominent indoor - outdoor dining hub for the entire campus , exploring working environments with the opening of a social and communal food hall at the company\u2019s headquarters in silicon valley .\njust west of lake michigan , and centered upon millennium park , the chicago athletic association reawakens the dormant 1893 venetian gothic building originally designed by henry ives cobb , a building boasting more than a century\u2019s age . a quintessential roman and williams project , the chicago athletic association hosts a story that couldn\u2019t be resisted . originally founded by a collection of families synonymous with american sport and athletic commerce ( such as wrigley , comiskey , and spalding ) and architecturally developed during the columbian exposition , the c . a . a . was almost lost to plans of demolition in 1997 - 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urltoken\ncontinued in the same team for compete in the eight rounds of world rally championship 1995 .\nm - sport world rally team is a racing team , owned by a former rally driver malcolm wilson and it is located in cockermouth ( cumbria , england ) . it currently competes in the world rally championship with ford fiesta wrc cars .\ncontinues to fulfill its contract with ford with new\nford escort world rally car\nand the management of the team pass to the boreham to malcolm wilson .\n( ford sierra cosworth gr . a . ) . results in the world rally championship :\nford world rally team has extended its partnership in the fia world rally championship with italian racewear manufacturer sparco . the agreement ensures that sparco , which currently supplies overalls , boots , balaclavas and racing gloves to ford . . .\nthe extension of the partnership comes at an exciting time for the valvoline - backed ford world rally team which last month signed former world champion colin mcrae to drive the new ford focus rally car for the next two seasons .\nthe ford escort rs cosworth is a group a rally car featured in dirt rally .\nthe ford focus rally car ' 99 is a rally car produced by ford . it first appears in gran turismo 2 .\nthe new ford fiesta rs world rally car livery was revealed on thursday when the company ' s official team unveiled the new colors that will adorn the car in the 2012 fia world rally championship .\nm - sport world rally team\u2019s mads \u00f8stberg and \u00e9ric camilli will continue their 2016 fia world rally championship campaign next week \u2013 piloting their ecoboost - powered ford fiesta rs wrcs at the popular rally racc catalunya - costa daurada .\njoins with toyota team europe to compete in the world rally championship with celica four gr . a .\ncitroen world rally team principal pierre budar felt kris meeke was out of control and left . . .\ncitroen team principal pierre budar believes the design of the manufacturer ' s c3 world rally . . .\nfour - times world rally champion sebastien ogier will race for the m - sport ford team next wrc season following volkswagen ' s withdrawal .\nford ' s wrc campaign boosted by partnership with abu dhabi bp - ford world rally team has strengthened its fia world rally championship title challenge by agreeing a new partnership with the abu dhabi tourism authority ( adta ) . the . . .\nkris meeke would welcome sebastien ogier as his citroen team - mate for the 2017 world rally championship season .\nin 2012 , ford motor company announced that it would be withdrawing its sponsorship from the ford world rally team which saw an end to the ford m - sport wrc partnership . however , m - sport continued to race under new sponsorship and would occasional receive support from ford but would no longer be racing under the ford world rally team name . ford however continued to race as a registered manufacturer with the support of m - sport in other rally series such as s2000 .\nm - sport reveals its new look ford fiesta rs wrc for the 2015 world rally championship , beginning with the monte carlo rally .\nthe ford world rally team will take to the streets of le\u00f3n in mexico next week to raise money for uk - based charity , sport relief .\nthe monte carlo rally kicks off the 2017 fia world rally championship and marks the great return of the citro\u00ebn racing team to the circuit .\none of the subaru impreza rally cars that mcrae drove during the 1996 world rally championship season .\nreigning three - time european rally champion kajetan kajetanowicz will move into the world rally . . .\nsalonen finished the season 14 th in the driver world championship and helped the team to a sixth - place finish in the manufacturers world championship . in 1988 , in his final season with mazda rally team europe , salonen finished fifth in the driver world championship with the team finishing fourth in the manufacturer world championship .\nworking with ford\u2019s mainstream engineers in england and germany , the ford world rally team designers have placed all major components low down and within the wheelbase of the rally car in a quest to create the perfectly balanced car .\nthe m - sport world rally team ford fiesta rs wrcs will be adorned with an exciting new livery this year as elfyn evans and ott t\u00e4nak tackle the diverse nature of the 2015 fia world rally championship ( wrc ) .\ntoday in england at the autosport international show , ford ' s all - new fiesta rs world rally car was unveiled in its new 2011 specification and color scheme . team driver mikko hirvonen and ford of europe motorsport chief gerard quinn revealed the colorful car , which is one of three to compete for the newly named ford abu dhabi world rally team .\nford\u2019s last wrc year as a full manufacturer team was in 2012 . pic : lat\njoins with toyota team europe for three years , but but after they sanctioned this team by the fia and not to run in the world championship , returns to ford .\n( ford sierra cosworth gr . a ) . compete for the first time in rounds of world rally championship :\n\u201cthe ford focus has many outstanding attributes which are a great foundation for creating a rally car , \u201d confirms malcolm wilson , director ford world rally team . \u201cas a result , we have produced a sensational rally car with the unmistakable style of the focus . \u201d\nthe ford focus rs rally 2007 is a 2000s rally car featured in dirt rally , introduced to the game with modern masters update .\ncontinues with volkswagen motorsport team with race touareg . win rally dakar argentina - chile win silkway rally in russia\nthis year , the formidable frenchman joins forces with the m - sport world rally team , piloting the all - new ford fiesta wrc throughout the 2017 season .\njani ' s old rival manfred stohl was building his own team for the season 2004 and paasonen was invited to drive one of the omv world rally team ' s group n mitsubishi in the 2004 fia production car world rally championship series .\nin 2010 , martin and wilson continued to campaign another full fia world rally championship for the stobart m - sport ford rally team . the pair ' s best result was fifth at jordan rally and they helped the team to finish fourth overall in the manufacturers ' championship .\nbody : 1986 ford rs200 group b rally car ( 1 of 200 units built for the world rally championship ' s legendary group b homologation ) .\nthe ford focus rs rally 2007 is an up to 2000cc ( 4wd ) rally car in dirt 4 .\nqatar m - sport world rally team\u2019s ford fiesta rs wrc was on display at the uk\u2019s traditional start to the motorsport season at the autosport international racing car show in birmingham today as the team revealed the livery of their new challenger for the 2013 fia world rally championship ( wrc ) .\na significantly different route for rally gb 2018 , britain ' s world rally championship round , . . .\nthe 2017 world rally championship could be one of the most open in the series ' history , reckon leading team bosses .\nrenews his contract with toyota team europe and becomes the first team driver with the same car .\nin ford\u2019s most visible worldwide programs , ford fiesta drivers mikko hirvonen and jari - matti latvala of the ford abu dhabi world rally team finished second and fourth in the world rally championship after a spirited battle that went down to the final event . the ford wrc duo captured three wins during the season . in all , fiesta had its most successful year in rally , capturing 16 regional and national championships worldwide .\nford did not officially enter any cars for these seasons after winning the 1979 world rally championship season , they instead concentrated on development of the stillborn ford escort rs 1700t . [ 5 ] however , ari vatanen did win the 1981 drivers championship in a rothmans liveried ford escort rs , this was run by david sutton cars , and not an official works ford world rally team .\nin its 20 - year involvement with the world rally championship , the subaru team , in conjunction with its long - term partner , the banbury - based rally preparation specialist and engineering concern prodrive , won six world rally championship titles .\nthis time next month , ogier could be leading the m - sport world rally team , with his name and number one on the monte carlo rally entry list next to a ford fiesta rs wrc .\na ford dealership based on orkney have lent their historic reg numbers to top world rally championship team m - sport . you can find out how that came about here .\nford bp rallye sport will launch the new fia world rally championship ford focus rs wrc 04 in new zealand . the team earlier tested the new focus in portugal on gravel roadsm and were quite pleased with the changes . the new ford focus rs . . .\nford bp rallye sport will launch the new fia world rally championship ford focus rs wrc 04 in new zealand . the team earlier tested the new focus in portugal on gravel roadsm and were quite pleased with the changes .\nwe have a new generation of world rally cars , and a new team - it ' s certainly an exciting time .\nresponsible for the running of the entire team , our team principal , team manager and tyre specialist form the technical and logistical hub of the m - sport world rally team . devising the tactical approach taken by the team on each rally , these individuals assess everything from weather to changes in surface characteristics and car performance to determine the optimum strategy for each event .\nthe experienced fred gallagher , who partnered ari vatanen in the ford world rally team for two events this season , will co - drive for both r\u00e5dstr\u00f6m and jean - joseph .\nthe ford escort rs cosworth is a group a rally car in dirt 4 .\nsome see volkswagen ' s decision to quit the world rally championship as inevitable .\nthe ford focus rally car , like the road car , is all - new , sharing few parts with the ford escort which won more rallies than any other competition vehicle over the past 30 years . the ford world rally team designers - led by project manager guenther steiner - worked closely with the ford focus team from the small and medium vehicle centre at dunton , essex and cologne , germany to ensure unparalleled access to ford\u2019s technology and resources .\nthe faw - vw rally team wins both the manufacturers ' and drivers ' titles .\nto suit the latest world rally regulations , ford evolved a new escort , the world rally car , for 1997 . this version won two world championship rounds in double world champion sainz ' s hands , the tough acropolis rally in greece and rally indonesia - the escort ' s final victory at world championship level . in a desperately hard - fought series , the escort wrc also took second in the manufacturers ' standings .\nprovide the team with the clothing that allows them to perform on all rounds of the fia world rally championship - from the sub - zero temperatures of rally sweden to the blistering heat of rally mexico .\nm - sport team principal malcolm wilson was impressed with world rally champion sebastien ogier ' s performance as he tested the 2017 ford fiesta rs wrc for the first time on friday .\nlast year ' s rally gb winner elfyn evans feels the revamped route for wales ' 2018 world rally . . .\ntotal is proud to be a partner of team peugeot hansen in the 2014 fia world rallycross championship .\nin 2011 , martin returns to the wrc for the sixth year alongside wilson . the duo will be competing under the m - sport stobart ford world rally team banner alongside team - mates mads \u00f8stberg and henning solberg . they will contest the season in ford ' s all - new challenger for 2011 \u2013 the ford fiesta rs wrc .\nthrow $ 30m \u2013 probably about the cost of one of its nascar teams \u2013 in wilson\u2019s direction and the ford world rally team would ape volkswagen global domination for the next four years .\nford will not win the world rally title this year - but they have certainly given the impression that they might in the future .\nqatar m - sport world rally team revealed the livery of their new challenger at the autosport international racing car show in birmingham , england .\nm - sport also operates a thriving customer business for private teams . it assists ford drivers with programmes world - wide involving the focus rs wrc , the ford fiesta s2000 , the ford fiesta r2 , gpn ford fiesta st , the ford fiesta r1 and , new for 2013 , the all - new ford fiesta r5 as well as the ground - breaking ford fiesta rrc and rs wrc .\nthe second ford focus world rally car entered for the china rally will be driven by either r\u00e5dstr\u00f6m or solberg , a decision which will made midway through the 1999 season .\nsebastien ogier will decide between two options for his world rally championship future this week .\nm - sport reveals its new look ford fiesta rs wrc for the 2015 world rally championship , beginning with the monte carlo rally . m - sport has taken the wraps off the car it will campaign it the 2015 world rally championship , complete with a new design that evokes iconic liveries in ford\u2019s past .\nfrom the world endurance championship ( wec ) , volkswagen just announced its intent to close its largely dominant world rally championship ( wrc ) team . while volkswagen has remained publicly tight - lipped ,\nin the year of its debut , the focus rs won the wrc opening rally in monte carlo driven by marcus gr\u00f6nholm . it also won another eleven rallies which earned bp ford world rally team their wrc manufacturer ' s championship .\nm - sport is mostly known as a company which runs a team in the world rally championship but the other part of their business is also important , as m - sport grew up into world\u2019s leading company for rally cars preparation , working for numerous customers all around the world .\nthey will be partnered by former world champion petter solberg and chris patterson , who signed one - year agreements to drive the team ' s second fiesta rs wrc in all 13 rounds . the experienced solberg won the world title in 2003 , and the 37 - year - old norwegian driver has 13 world rally wins . it will be solberg ' s second stint with ford , having launched his world rally career with the team in 1999 .\nford had a long and successful history in rallying , winning the world rally championship ( wrc ) in 1979 with the ford escort rs1800 and drivers hannu mikkola , bj\u00f6rn waldeg\u00e5rd and ari vatanen .\ncompete in rally lisboa - dakar with volkswagen touareg , win five stage , 9th . 1st rally transib\u00e9rico ( portugal ) 2nd morocco rally 2nd rally uae desert challenge ( dubai ) champion of the fia ' s world cup rally cross country . winner rally shalymar with skoda fabia wrc\nthe 2010 wrc season was the last for ford focus rs wrc , a ford fiesta rs wrc was introduced for 2011 . mikko hirvonen and jari - matti latvala were driving two new cars ( # 3 and # 4 ) for ford abu dhabi world rally team while four drivers were chasing points in the # 5 and # 6 cars for m - sport stobart world rally team : henning solberg , matthew wilson , mads ostberg and evgeny novikov .\nford world rally team director malcolm wilson and ford of europe motorsport chief gerard quinn unveiled the livery for the fiesta rs wrc at the autosport international racing car show in birmingham , england , motorsport ' s traditional start - of - season showcase event .\nford\u2019s commitment to achieving success in the fia world rally championship was highlighted again today with the announcement that it will have a squad of four drivers with which to contest the 1999 series . three more drivers today joined the ford world rally team line - up to partner lead driver colin mcrae in a move which emphasises the company\u2019s goal of securing manufacturer and driver world titles in the new millennium .\nwrc - rally italia sardegna 2018 / m - sport ford wrt : sunday . . .\nwrc - rally italia sardegna 2018 / m - sport ford wrt : saturda . . .\nshare all the good stuff with your friends and help dirtfish tell the world about rally .\njoins with prodrive to compete in the world rally championship with subaru impreza 555 group a .\nthe fia is planning a comprehensive overhaul of the world rally championship feeder categories from 2019 .\nas technical manager for jolly club spa in milan , italy , steiner helps lead the team to three straight italian rally championships while competing in group a of the fia world rally championship .\ncharacterising the passion , skill and determination of the rally course , ms - rt is a unique collaboration with racing legend malcolm wilson . with more than 30 years\u2019 experience at rallying\u2019s highest level \u2013 much of it with ford \u2013 in 1996 wilson took over management of the ford world rally team .\nsteiner and his team of seven were tasked to build one of the team\u2019s two group a mazda 323s . by 1987 , in just their second season competing in group a , steiner and his team led finnish driver timo salonen to his first win in the swedish rally , which was only the second race of the season . salonen finished the season 14th in the driver world championship and helped the team to a sixth - place finish in the manufacturers world championship . in 1988 , in his final season with mazda rally team europe , salonen finished fifth in the driver world championship with the team finishing fourth in the manufacturer world championship .\nthe introduction of new world rally championship technical regulations in 2010 could provide prodrive with an opportunity to re - enter the championship with a new team .\n\u201cwhen designing this year\u2019s livery we were keen to produce something fresh and exciting whilst celebrating ford\u2019s long and prestigious standing within the fia world rally championship , \u201d said m - sport team principal malcolm wilson .\n2017 fia world rally championship for manufacturers \u2013 positions after round 7 : 1 . m - sport world rally team - 234pts 2 . hyundai motorsport - 194pts 3 . toyota gazoo racing wrt - 143pts 4 . citroen total abu dhabi wrt - 97pts\nthe efforts of the ' flying finn ' and his compatriot co - driver miikka anttila also meant that the bp ford abu dhabi world rally team scored more points on the final round of the season than the team above , finishing second in the manufacturers ' standings .\nford ' s new world rally championship headquarters in cumbria was officially inaugurated by jacques nasser today ( saturday ) when the ford motor company president and chief executive officer made a flying visit to the uk .\nwhile wilson and martin are competing in 13 rounds of this year\u2019s world rally championship ( wrc ) on behalf of the stobart m - sport ford world rally team the pair have still managed to fit in training for the challenging tour de corse between travelling the world for various rally events . a small break in the wrc calendar during the month of june , between rally portugal and rally finland , has allowed a window for the duo to take part in the charity event .\nsubaru legacy ( 1993 ) : mcrae moved to the world stage full time with the subaru world rally team in 1993 , driving a legacy rs . he claimed his first wrc win in new zealand that year\nin 1996 , malcolm wilson motorsport was chosen by ford as an operating company for their wrc participation with ford escort rs cosworth converted into the ford escort wrc , so the team started the 1997 season under a new name .\nott t\u00e4nak , evgeny novikov and francois delecour form the all new m - sport ford world rally team , new leading ford\u2019s privateer . according to team\u2019s official release , main goal is to try and emulate successes of it\u2019s predecessor , stobart team , and two young hopefuls and monte first - timers , t\u00e4nak and novikov , are joined by experienced french veteran and monte winner , delecour .\nbetween 1977 and 1980 he also competed on selected world championship events , initially for the official ford team and then , after its withdrawal from the sport at the end of 1979 , for the semi - private rothmans rally team . he took his debut win at the 1980 acropolis rally and became the world rally champion in 1981 . he remains the only privateer driver ( i . e . not driving for an official factory team ) to have achieved this feat .\n2017 has seen the start of yet another stellar year at world rally championship . competing with four - time world champion sebastien ogier as the team\u2019s number - one driver , the ms - rt supported team won the season opener \u2013 the monte carlo rally . they also lead both the drivers and manufacturers championships .\nduring his time with ford world rally team and m - sport , mcrae was able to achieve nine rally victories and sixteen total podium finishes in the focus . in 2001 , he completed the season in 2 nd place for the overall driver\u2019s championship .\nrunning the ford wrc team cars since the 1997 season , m - sport is key to the blue oval\u2019s ambitions in the world rally championship . for 2017 , the dovenby - based company and racing team took to modify the all - new fiesta to challenge for victories .\nwrc - rally de portugal 2018 / m - sport ford wrt : saturday re . . .\nwrc - ypf rally argentina 2018 / m - sport ford wrt : sunday re . . .\nwrc - ypf rally argentina 2018 / m - sport ford wrt : friday re . . .\nwrc - rally italia sardegna 2018 / m - sport ford wrt : best of . . .\nthe frenchman and co - driver julien ingrassia have won the last four world rally championship titles in a row , with 38 rally wins .\n\u201cthe ford focus rs world rally car is one of the strongest packages on gravel stages . solid and dependable , it ' s one of the defenitive rally cars of recent years . \u201d \u2014 car viewer description the ford focus rs wrc is a pro - class rally car in dirt 3 .\naa patrol brian evans of aberystwyth helped ford world rally driver jari - matti latvala to a great ' finnish ' at the wales rally gb last week with second place in the drivers ' championship .\nrally monte carlo kicks off the 2017 fia world rally championship and marks the exciting return of the citro\u00ebn racing team to the circuit . complying with the new fia regulations , which see the introduction of a new generation of very spectacular world rally cars , c3 wrc heralds the return of citro\u00ebn as a works team in a discipline in which the brand holds a record 96 race wins and eight world titles . 2017 opens with a challenge for the citro\u00ebn racing team : hoisting the brand to the highest level of the world competition with c3 wrc !\nthe ford escort rs cosworth is a 90 ' s - class rally car featured in dirt 3 .\nimages in motorsport truly tells you more than thousand worlds . please review my long rally career by clicking the images found from my galleries . in my rally career i ' ve rallied with several rally cars from rwd ford escort rs 2000 to highly competitive and top speed world rally cars .\nthis is a great day for motorsport , for abu dhabi and for the united arab emirates . this valued partnership for the current season sets us all on - course for continued international awareness , and from 2008 , the bp - ford abu dhabi world rally team will be seen competing across the globe ,\nsaid sheikh sultan .\nwe have total faith in the partnership between abu dhabi and the bp - ford world rally team .\nteam principal , malcolm wilson obe , said : \u201cthe 2015 livery was immensely popular so rather than changing it completely , the team opted for an evolution which has created a bold look for our 2016 fia world rally championship campaign .\nfrom timo makinen to richard burns just about every world rally champion from the past 30 years has competed in a ford escort rs at some stage or another .\nbritain ' s first world rally champion died ten years ago . check out some of his finest drives\nit begins immediately and the team ' s ford focus rs world rally cars will carry a revised livery bearing abu dhabi signage from the next round of the championship in finland next month . united arab emirates driver khalid alqassimi and co - driver nicky beech , leaders of the fia middle east championship , will drive a bp - ford - entered focus rs wrc on four of the remaining eight rounds of the championship - in finland , germany , spain and ireland . the team will be renamed bp - ford abu dhabi world rally team from the start of the 2008 season .\na year into driving the ford fiesta rs wrc after years spent sitting behind the wheel of the subaru impreza wrx sti , ken block is gearing up for the 2011 rally season by unveiling the 2011 monster world rally team ford fiesta rs wrc armed with a year\u2019s worth of rally experience and , in the case of his refreshed ride , a host of freshly updated livery .\n\u201cit\u2019s important that we plan not just for 1999 , but beyond , and the decision to sign three drivers to partner colin lays a solid platform for the future which we hope and believe will bring the reward of world championship success , \u201d said ford world rally team director malcolm wilson .\nford team rs director jost capito , bp - ford team director malcolm wilson and championship leader marcus gronholm were all present in abu dhabi as adta chairman sheikh sultan bin tahnoon al nahyan announced details of the new partnership to a large gathering of media .\nford focus wrc ( 1999 ) : ford made a bold move by snapping up mcrae to drive the new ford focus wrc in 1999 . mcrae claimed the car ' s first victory on its third event , the safari rally\nwhen designing this year ' s livery we were keen to produce something fresh and exciting whilst celebrating ford ' s long and prestigious standing within the fia world rally championship ,\nsaid m - sport team principal malcolm wilson .\nreplacing the m - sport stobart ford world rally team as the wrc\u2019s leading privateer , the m - sport ford world rally team will be hoping to emulate the successes of its predecessor\u2019s final season and get its own 2012 campaign off to a flying start . the stobart team recorded its best ever season since its creation in 2006 last year with three podium finishes \u2013 two second places for mads \u00f8stberg and a third place finish for henning solberg \u2013 and with some of rallying\u2019s most promising young talents under the m - sport banner , the team will be hoping for future podiums of their own .\nprior to that , atkinson had come off of a career - best season in 2008 as the number two factory driver for the subaru world rally team alongside petter solberg .\ncontinues with volkswagen motorsport team with race touareg . 1st rallye dos sertoes , brazil . 1st silk way rally , russia . retired in rally dakar by accident\nstepping up to the main citroen team in 2010 , six podiums included two outright victories at both the vodafone rally de portugal and the rally of japan .\nm - sport\u2019s greatest racing achievement came in 2006 when ford won the world rally constructors championship in the ford focus rs wrc . they also managed to retain the title for the following season . 2006 was the first time ford had won the title since they started competing back in 1981 .\nthe partnership was welcomed by ford of europe president and ceo john fleming , who said :\nford is delighted to welcome adta into the wrc and , more specifically , into the successful bp - ford world rally team . having won the world title last year with the focus rs wrc , we ' ve made a strong start to the 2007 season and currently lead both the manufacturers ' and drivers ' championships .\nwhen a world champion speaks , it ' s kind of rude not to listen . when a four - time world champion speaks , it ' s contemptible not to act on what he ' s saying . so , ford , time to get yourself back into the world rally championship .\nas the works team then concentrated on developing new models for the 1980s , another famous member of that victorious 1979 team , ari vatanen , spearheaded a privately - financed escort team which contested the world rally championship in 1980 and 1981 . after winning the acropolis rally in 1980 , ari went on to win three more events in 1981 to become the first and only privateer to win the world drivers ' championship .\nsteiner moved to banbury , oxfordshire , u . k . , in 1997 to join prodrive as the team manager for its allstar rally team . steiner led the new team to the european championship in just its first season with driver krzysztof holowczyc .\nford is staring at an open goal in terms of global appeal and publicity right now . the world championship is waiting .\nestablished by ex - factory team driver malcolm wilson , m - sport was selected to run ford\u2019s world rally championship programme in 1997 , and achieved considerable success over the next 14 years , including two manufacturers\u2019 titles in 2006 and 2007 .\nford\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s 1999 world rally challenge revealed full details of ford\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s challenge for top honours in the 1999 fia world rally championship were revealed today during a special presentation at the company\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s product development centre at dunton , . . .\ncitro\u00ebn and michelin share so much history together , on both the manufacturing and motorsport fronts . together , the two companies have claimed five fia world rally championship titles and five fia cross - country rally world cups .\nworld rally championship organisers are mounting a new push to get privateers back in the series ' . . .\nafter a world rally championship season without victory , ford campaigned a new ford focus rs wrc based on the mk2 version of the road - going focus for their participation in 2006 wrc season . it boasts a duratec rally engine developed by the french engine specialist , pipo moteur .\nserves as assistant team manager for top run srl in the fia world rally championship . driver gr\u00e9goire de m\u00e9vius finishes second in back - to - back seasons in group n .\nhe said : \u201cbeing avid motorsport fans \u2013 especially anything ford or powered by a ford engine \u2013 my father and i both thought this was an ideal opportunity for m - sport to emphasise their position in the 2017 world rally championship .\nford ' s management will be relieved about that , for they swept through the team with a new broom ahead of this season .\ntwo more world rally championship victories followed in 1996 . a privately - prepared escort rs cosworth driven by private - owner patrick bernardini won the monte carlo rally while carlos sainz won the rally of indonesia .\nother ford motor company guests included richard parry - jones , group vice - president product development , nick scheele , chairman , ford of europe and martin whitaker , european director of ford racing .\nback in december vaughn was invited out to gymkhana grid at irwindale speedway by ken block and the monster world rally team to drive ken\u2019s 1978 ford escort mkii . vaughn had a ton a fun blasting the escort around the track and coincidentally was \u2026\nafter a rapid rise through the ranks , including british championship titles in 1991 and 1992 , mcrae broke onto the world stage with the prodrive - run subaru world rally team . he claimed his first wrc win in a subaru legacy in 1993 .\n\u201cthe 2015 livery was immensely popular so rather than changing it completely , the team opted for an evolution which has created a bold look for our 2016 fia world rally championship campaign .\nwhen designing this year ' s livery we were keen to produce something fresh and exciting whilst celebrating ford ' s long and prestigious standing within the fia world rally championship .\nafter further testing in britain and norway , the ford focus world rally car will make its competition debut on january 17 when two of the valvoline - backed cars driven by mcrae and jean - joseph will start the monte carlo rally - the opening round of the 1999 fia world championship .\nantoine l ' estage and his codriver alan ockwell of the yokohama canada rally team won the 2014 edition of the rallye defi by winning every stage of the rally .\nsebastien ogier\u2019s maiden voyage with m - sport in the world rally championship now has a visual to accompany it .\nthe final registration date for wrc teams to contest the fia world rally championship for manufacturers is 16 march 2010 .\nm - sport was strong enough to continue running several teams . sponsored by the state of qatar , the main team entered the 2013 wrc season as qatar m - sport world rally team , fielding two cars for mads ostberg and evgeny novikov . thierry neuville was a full - time driver in the third car for the satellite qatar world rally team , with juho hanninen and nasser al - attiyah using the fourth car in selected events .\nit will also appear on the upgraded ford fiesta r5 of elfyn evans , who is confirmed to start rally monte carlo and rally sweden in the wrc2 category .\nbp - ford world rally team has strengthened its fia world rally championship title challenge by agreeing a new partnership with the abu dhabi tourism authority ( adta ) . the agreement announced this morning in the middle east will provide a significant boost to the bp - ford squad , winner of the manufacturers ' crown in 2006 and clear leader in both the drivers ' and manufacturers ' standings at the halfway point of the 2007 season .\nford ' s director of european motorsport , martin whitaker welcomed the extension of the partnership .\nwe ' re very pleased to continue our agreement with sparco . safety is one of the most vital aspect in motorsport and sparco produces top - quality equipment which the ford world rally team is privileged to use .\nguenther steiner , team principal of haas f1 team in the fia formula one world championship , has accepted that challenge multiple times in a nearly 30 - year motorsports career that has taken him across the globe .\nteam principal , malcolm wilson obe , said upon the unveil :\nthe 2015 livery was immensely popular so rather than changing it completely , the team opted for an evolution which has created a bold look for our 2016 fia world rally championship campaign .\nbrian joined the team for the full week in cardiff as part of a job swap with rally technician ashley fowler who works for m - sport , based in cockermouth , cumbria , which prepared and ran all the official ford focus rs wrc cars in the fia world rally championship ( wrc ) .\nthe new car appeared in 1999 with british driver colin mcrae and immediately grabbed headlines for recording the fastest stage times during the monte carlo rally \u2013 the new team\u2019s first event . m - sport scored its first world rally championship victory in its third event of the season at the safari rally in kenya . a month later , mcrae scored his second win in a row at the rally of portugal . steiner led the team to a fourth - place finish in the manufacturer world championship and mcrae finished sixth in the driver world championship .\n\u201cwith colin mcrae we have the world\u2019s fastest rally driver and our target is to put him in the world\u2019s fastest rally car , \u201d he continued . \u201cto partner him , we have decided to take a bold approach and give three highly promising young drivers with specialist experience a chance to demonstrate their natural talents and acquire world rally experience . \u201d\n1999 marked the beginning of a four - year relationship between mcrae and ford ; it was also the first season that ford would be using their new focus wrc . upon joining the ford world rally team , run by world - renowned cockermouth - based m - sport , he was able to prove his worth right off the bat , achieving a 3rd place finish in monte carlo , the inaugural round of the 1999 wrc season . unfortunately , the team was using an illegal water pump , ultimately resulting in mcrae\u2019s disqualification .\napart from its own team , m - sport also runs cars for private teams and individuals , which is why fiesta rs world rally cars are such a common sight on entry lists .\nmikkelsen ' s management team has been in negotiation with toyota , hyundai and citroen in its efforts to get the former volkswagen driver back into the world rally championship ' s top class .\nin 1984 , vatanen signed to drive the peugeot 205 t16 for peugeot ' s factory team . from the 1984 1000 lakes rally to 1985 swedish rally , vatanen won five world rallies in a row . he was tipped to win the 1985 world title , but at mid - season was trailing his team - mate timo salonen after a series of accidents and mechanical problems .\na little bit of orkney will travel with world rally champion sebastien ogier and co - driver julien ingrassia this season as well as with their team - mates ott tanak and martin jarveoja .\nstilo are renowned as a world leader in the motorsport industry and provide the team with class - leading helmets , intercoms and headsets . urltoken\nthe team ' s 1996 world champion , hill will attend the annual motorsport show to start celebrations of the 20th anniversary of his title .\n\u201cthis has been an outstanding season for the ford fiesta in rallying , winning so many championships around the world , \u201c said gerard quinn , ford of europe motorsport chief . \u201cin its competitive debut the ford fiesta rs wrc took a podium lock - out at rally sweden and finished the season in similar fashion at the final round , wales rally gb . as a factory prepared rally car or in the hands of private competitors the ford fiesta is proving to have the competitive dna that has seen ford so successful in rallying over many decades . \u201c\nthe fia world rally championship\u2019s most keenly anticipated season has just started . great number of changes was introduced concerning technical and sporting regulations and as a result more powerful and new - look world rally cars showed up on special stages .\nfords compete in the world rally championship , but ford itself is shying away . for the good of its reputation , and sebastien ogier , it needs to become a proper player again\nserves as head of reconnaissance for jolly club spa in the fia world rally championship and helps lancia win the manufacturers world championship in back - to - back seasons in group a .\n1999 marked the beginning of a four - year relationship between mcrae and ford ; it was also the first season that ford would be using their new focus wrc . upon joining the ford world rally team , run by world - renowned cockermouth - based m - sport , he was able to prove his worth right off the bat , achieving a 3 rd place finish in monte carlo , the inaugural round of the 1999 wrc season . unfortunately , the team was using an illegal water pump , ultimately resulting in mcrae\u2019s disqualification .\nas henry ford once famously said ,\nif everyone is moving forward together , then success takes care of itself .\nthis video commemorates our team and trade partners who have aided the m - sport outfit to two manufacturer world rally championships and countless rally wins and podiums over the years . show less\njani ' s first rally with the ford focus wrc was swedish rally , where he retired . the second trip to sweden was much more successful , when he became the first foreigner to win south swedish rally .\nsince that first season , nearly forty years ago , ford has built their fair share of extremely successful rally cars , while pushing the limits of technology and innovation . some of the most notable rally cars that have been a product of the ford world rally team are the mk1 and mk2 escorts , the monstrous and fabled rs200 , the escort rs cosworth , the focus rs wrc and most recently , the fiesta wrc .\nford ' s new world rally championship headquarters in cumbria was officially inaugurated by jacques nasser today ( saturday ) when the ford motor company president and chief executive officer made a flying visit to the uk . for its new role , the . . .\nguenther steiner , team principal of haas f1 team in the fia formula one world championship , has accepted that challenge multiple times in a nearly 30 - year motorsports career that has taken him across the globe . start with a blank sheet of paper . build a championship - caliber team .\nthe only team yet to lead a rally is citroen , and it has only scored one stage win with stephane lefebvre .\nkankkunen won rally australia in 1989 and 1993 driving a toyota celica , while in the australian rally championship the toyota team run by neal bates took six drivers\u2019 titles between 1993 and 2008 and continues to draw a big following for his 1980 toyota celica world rally car in the classic series .\nbuag ' s management has has assisted young drivers to reach the top of the rally world for over 30 years .\nmalcolm wilson is targeting sebastien ogier as m - sport ' s number one driver in the 2017 world rally championship .\nsebastien ogier , right , secured his fourth straight world rally championship title in 2016 with co - driver julien ingrassia .\nm - sport has taken the wraps off the car it will campaign it the 2015 world rally championship , complete with a new design that evokes iconic liveries in ford ' s past .\nthe following year he returned to the wheel of a ford , driving the ford escort rs cosworth for a semi - private team , and then being co - opted into the ford factory team where he stood in for the injured francois delecour . his most notable result that year was a podium finish on rally argentina , the first time he had contested the event since his accident there nine years previously .\npositioned at the heart of the football field - sized final assembly area , the inaugural plaque reads\nthis stone was unveiled by jacques nasser , president and chief executive officer , ford motor company , to inaugurate dovenby hall as the headquarters of m - sport limited and the ford world rally championship team , 1st july 2000\n.\nbesides world rally cars , m - sport\u2019s factory produced hundreds of other rally cars , starting with ford fiesta s2000 which was launched in 2009 . today , m - sport offers r1 , r2 , s2000 , rrc , r5 and wrc variants of ford fiesta . in recent time , with an expansion of rallycross , m - sport built many fiesta rx cars . the last project was the ford focus rs - rx , prepared together with ford performance and hoonigan racing division for the 2016 fia world rallycross championship .\n\u201cdrawing inspiration from what continues to be a strong technical partnership with ford , this year\u2019s colour scheme creates a fresh look for our new team .\nat the end of that season , ford selected the team to take over the running of its wrc programme . despite desperately little time to grow from a small company to one capable of running a two - car wrc programme , malcolm wilson motorsport became m - sport and the team won two rounds of the series and ford finished runner - up in the manufacturers ' championship . it built the all - new ford focus world rally car in 1998 to rally in 1999 and the model continues to win events around the globe ."]}
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", "topic": 18}], "title": "the fairtrade foundation", "paragraphs": ["glassdoor has 11 fairtrade foundation reviews submitted anonymously by fairtrade foundation employees . read employee reviews and ratings on glassdoor to decide if fairtrade foundation is right for you .\nthe following organisations also provide financial support to the fairtrade foundation : shared interest foundation , souter trust , smb charitable trust , tinsley trust , paget trust .\nfairtrade is a global movement with a strong and active presence in the uk , represented by the fairtrade foundation .\nfairtrade foundation or rainforest alliance . who is the fairest ? | life and style | the guardian\nthe fairtrade foundation receives a licence fee , paid by companies using the fairtrade mark on their products , which constitutes over 85 % of the fairtrade foundation\u2019s income . the licence fee covers the cost of monitoring and certification which underpins the independent guarantee offered by the fairtrade mark .\nthe fairtrade foundation is the independent non - profit organisation that licenses use of the fairtrade mark on products in the uk in accordance with internationally agreed fairtrade standards .\nto take account of this , the fairtrade foundation has developed requirements for where and how the fairtrade mark may be used based on fairtrade international policy .\nthe fairtrade foundation is an independent non - profit organisation that licenses use of the fairtrade mark on products in the uk in accordance with internationally agreed fairtrade standards .\n] that support the foundation ' s mission and can contribute to its work in promoting fairtrade to the public .\nthe fairtrade foundation is celebrating its tenth year , yet consumers are confused about what its stamp actually means .\n] . the foundation recommends this to those seeking to incorporate fairtrade certified products into their procurement policies and practices . the fairtrade foundation would welcome the opportunity to participate in any process of re - writing and clarifying the ogc guidance in respect of fairtrade .\nthis committee reviews all audit reports for fairtrade foundation licensees , and advises on certification policies and implementation .\nthe fairtrade foundation\u2019s commercial relations team will guide you through the process . for more information read our for business section of the website .\nthe fairtrade foundation has a limited number of producer images that are available to use in accordance with copyright agreements . visit our\nunion coffee roasters\u2019 torz believes the foundation needs to look at how it promotes its own brand . he says : \u201cit needs to develop a marketing function , as it is difficult for the foundation to get attention for the cause . the foundation has tight resources , but when a brand comes under the umbrella , the brands should gain strength by binding together and i think that that is where the foundation can work outside the [ fairtrade ] fortnight . \u201d\nmajor current funders of the fairtrade foundation include the following organisations : european commission , department for international development , traid , and comic relief .\nit\u2019s a company that has signed a licence agreement with the fairtrade foundation and is therefore entitled to apply the fairtrade mark to specific products covered by the agreement . find out how to become a fairtrade registered licensee .\nthe fairtrade foundation awarded its first mark to chocolate manufacturer green & amp ; black\u2019s for its maya gold organic chocolate ten years ago . the fairtrade foundation has made significant progress in the ensuing decade \u2013 but amid the anniversary celebrations , questions are being asked about misguided consumer perceptions of the fairtrade stamp and how the participating brands can increase their sales .\nthese campaigns have a set of goals and receive a certificate of congratulation from the fairtrade foundation when they are achieved . once a local community declares its status as a fairtrade\naccording to the fairtrade foundation , uk sales of certified fairtrade products grew by 2 % , to \u00a31 . 64 billion , in 2016 , following two years of declines .\nthe fairtrade foundation is unable to provide samples . however , if you contact fairtrade registered licensees directly , they can often provide samples of tea , coffee , sugar and chocolate .\na french economist has attacked the working practices of the max havelaar foundation , which promotes fair trade between developed and developing countries .\nas well as selling products at the campus living retail outlets student union shops we work together with promoting events for fairtrade fortnight , have regular fairtrade stalls in the atrium at the edward herbert building , promote fairtrade events , film showings and talks from the fairtrade foundation .\nin 2017 / 18 we took part in a pilot of a new fairtrade university scheme , led by the fairtrade foundation and national union of students , receiving a\ntwo - star fairtrade university award\n.\nthe fairtrade foundation has received institutional funding from a range of donors which has provided vital support in driving forward the fairtrade movement both in the uk and internationally . it has enabled the fairtrade foundation to invest in creating a unique partnership with producers , ngos , companies and retailers in order to create more opportunities for more farmers and workers in more developing countries to participate in fairtrade .\nwe closely monitor all the exceptions we make at the fairtrade foundation . depending on the situation , exceptions are approved by our certification and oversight committee ( caoc ) . the caoc is a group of independent assurance experts who meet regularly to scrutinise the activity of the fairtrade foundation ' s product integrity team . this team review and uphold our licensees ' compliance with the fairtrade standards .\nmars chocolate uk and the fairtrade foundation announced that they are extending their global cocoa partnership with a commitment to source fairtrade certified cocoa for all mars\u00ae bars in the uk and ireland by autumn 2015 .\nthe foundation does not believe that the mark should be seen as a brand , although crowther concedes that the foundation has had to adopt the tactics of a brand to help reinforce what it stands for . however , she adds that marketing is really down to individual brands .\nat fairtrade foundation we are very proud of our volunteering programme . volunteers have always been an integral part of the organisation working and supporting staff across all departments .\n1 . 10 these switches are in line with the foundation ' s strategic plan to engage with companies to create new opportunities and consolidate markets for more and more producers , and its vision of making fairtrade the\nnorm\n. they demonstrate that the foundation can encourage companies to move increasingly from statutory compliance with fairtrade standards to a deeper commitment to the spirit of fairtrade .\nbut he adds : \u201cthe fairtrade foundation has to market the issue and deal with the perception of quality . however , there could be a greater emphasis on the products and the message behind it . \u201d\n\u0097the fairtrade foundation , along with its partners max havelaar france and max havelaar belgium , received \u0080355 , 683 to raise awareness and deepen understanding of fairtrade amongst new audiences across europe between 2006 and 2009 .\n1 . 23 ongoing monitoring and evaluation of the developmental impact of fairtrade is crucial to both improving the operational effectiveness of the flo system as well as ensuring the credibility of fairtrade in the eyes of the public . the fairtrade foundation would welcome donor funding that enables it to invest effectively in this activity .\ntogether , we work to improve lives through fairer trade practices . search job vacancies and volunteer opportunities and find out why the fairtrade foundation is a great place to work .\n] have a great deal of experience and success in supporting producer organisations to access export markets and the fairtrade foundation would urge donors to support them further in this work .\nfor more information , images or interviews please contact eileen maybin , head of media relations for fairtrade foundation , on 07769 689438 or eileen . maybin @ @ urltoken\nnational fairtrade organizations promote fairtrade within their borders and license companies to use the fairtrade marks . marketing organizations promote fairtrade in new markets . find out more\nthe swiss branch of the max havelaar foundation has every reason to celebrate its 10th birthday this week . swiss consumers led europe in their . . .\nharriet lamb , executive director of the fairtrade foundation , added : \u2018over the last 15 years we have seen fairtrade spread through the business world , with pioneer dedicated fairtrade companies first taking the lead , retailers taking the baton and now major multinationals joining the race . today , more and more companies are upping their game on fairtrade . '\nthe fairtrade foundation is a registered charity ( no . 1043886 ) . it is also a company limited by guarantee , registered in england and wales ( no . 2733136 ) .\n5 . 7 the fairtrade foundation would welcome working with the 2012 team to integrate fairtrade into its overall sustainable procurement strategy . the foundation hopes that there will be scope for the engagement of entrepreneurial small ethical businesses as well as for the global brands . it would be keen to participate in discussions as to how the foundation might contribute to the overall policy , guidelines for tendering , publicizing the opportunities available and overall messaging on sustainability , ethics and fair trade . the foundation is also keen to advise its business partners\u0097large companies as well as small and medium enterprises\u0097on how and when there will be opportunities to tender for supply contracts or sponsorship opportunities as they arise , and practical ways to achieve this .\nthe 13 members of the fairtrade foundation are currently banana link , cafod , christian aid , methodist relief and development fund , national federation of women ' s institutes , nicaragua solidarity campaign , oxfam , people & planet , shared interest foundation , scottish catholic international aid fund , traidcraft exchange , united reform church and the world development movement .\nthe fairtrade foundation is a great place to work - but don ' t just take our word for it ! hear from staff about what it ' s like to work here .\ndonations from passionate supporters of fairtrade , as well as grants from organisations working with us to make trade fairer , are an essential part of the fairtrade foundation\u2019s income , making up between 10 - 20 % of our income .\nthe fairtrade foundation has no control or influence over commercial costs or margins . and because the major costs of the finished product are incurred after the producer has sold the commodity , the return to the producer will inevitably make up a relatively small percentage of the retail price .\n6 . 3 the foundation also encourages all retailers to : incorporate fairtrade into their core strategies and invest in staff training to support this ; stock as many fairtrade certified products as possible ; switch as many of their product lines to 100 % fairtrade as possible ; and resource sufficient marketing materials , from advertising to\npoint of sale\nto inform consumers about their fairtrade offering . beyond this , retailers and companies should also do more to promote and market the vision and the mission which underpin the fairtrade movement . the foundation would welcome working with them to make this a reality . this is not an easy process and requires intensive work and commitment from all companies to ensure success but the benefits for producers and also for companies makes it a target worth striving for . the foundation also urges companies to invest in the future of fairtrade and to work cooperatively with the foundation and producers on developing new products .\n1 . 9 the foundation has also worked to ensure strategic engagement in fairtrade from across the retail sector covering the small independents , catering and wholesale sectors . this has lead to a number of long - term and significant commitments by major retailers to fairtrade :\nfired from her post as head of the max havelaar fair - trade foundation , paola ghillani tells swissinfo about her new corporate ethics venture . . . .\nthe theme for fairtrade fortnight 2010 ( 22 february - 7 march ) , the big swap , was also unveiled to conference delegates . fairtrade foundation marketing director cheryl sloan said : \u2018for two weeks we want everybody in the uk joining in the campaign and swapping for fairtrade . your usual bananas for fairtrade bananas , your usual cuppa for a fairtrade cuppa , your usual t - shirt for a fairtrade cotton t - shirt . '\n1 . 13 these impacts on business simply would not have been possible without the external funding that the fairtrade foundation has received . it should be further noted that to lever these changes and retain its current position and momentum , the foundation has had to work on a very small cost - base in very competitive environments . as a point of comparison , any major brand launching even a new sub - brand would expect to spend \u00a310 - 15 million in advertising and marketing to the public . the fairtrade foundation believes that recent developments represent a turning point in the growth of the fairtrade movement and that with additional strategic funding in place , the opportunity to mainstream fairtrade on a major scale is within reach .\nthe developments of recent years are in line with the foundation ' s vision of making fairtrade the\nnorm\n, and it believes that in 2007 fairtrade is at a watershed . with major strategic funding , the foundation has the opportunity to mainstream fairtrade on a major scale . what is needed at this crucial turning point is substantial and strategic donor investment in order to ensure that the significant market development opportunities achieved in the north can be maximised for the benefit of producers and workers in developing countries . the foundation believes that the scale of the global investment needs to be in the order of \u00a350 million over five years , particularly in order to develop the infrastructure for fairtrade in the south so that more farmers in more countries can benefit from fairtrade . one option would be to extend dfid ' s programme of long - term partnership programme agreements to the fairtrade foundation to enable us to work strategically together to achieve our shared objectives of promoting greater participation in , and benefit from , international trade by poor people and countries .\nfrank olok of fairtrade africa , the fairtrade producer network for africa and the middle east , says the new vegetable prices are significant for fairtrade sales within kenya .\n1 . 12 in 2001 , the foundation also took a strategic decision , enabled by donor funding , to expand the product range and so allow more producers to enter the system . the range of fairtrade certified products available has grown significantly\u0097in 2003 there were around 150 products certified by the foundation ; in 2007 over 2 , 500 products are available across a range of food and non - food categories , from fairtrade cotton , nuts and rice to vanilla and grapes . again these figures underline the foundation ' s ability to deliver remarkable results from small amounts of donor finance\u0097with long - term impacts for the farmers groups involved .\nthe international fairtrade system includes three producer networks , 25 fairtrade organisations , fairtrade international , and flocert , the independent certification body of the global fairtrade system . each plays a unique role in achieving fairtrade\u2019s vision and delivering impact for farmers and workers .\nfairtrade international ( formally known as fairtrade labelling organisations international - or ' flo ' ) is the international body made up of the fairtrade foundation and its partner organisations around the world . we\u2019re proud to say it\u2019s 50 per cent owned by the farmers and workers it works for . fairtrade international is in charge of developing fairtrade standards for products , supporting farmers and workers , and operating global certification and auditing systems .\nthe international fairtrade system includes fairtrade international , nine fairtrade marketing organizations , and flocert ( the independent certification body of the global fairtrade system ) . the system is governed by a general assembly and a board of directors .\nnew ethical coffees have shunned fairtrade foundation approval in favour of the little - known rainforest alliance . is it just because it is cheaper , or is this good news for small coffee growers , asks sean mcallister\n1 . 2 the foundation has also received additional funding from a range of trusts and foundations . the impact of this funding has been seen in three core areas as described below .\nthe fairtrade foundation is an independent certification body which licenses the use of the fairtrade mark on products which meet international fairtrade standards . this independent consumer label appears on products to show that disadvantaged producers are getting a better deal from trade . today , more than 1 . 5 million people \u2013 farmers and workers \u2013 across more than 74 developing countries benefit from the international fairtrade system .\n1 . 24 the evidence above demonstrates that , even with the comparatively modest amounts of donor funding that it has received , the foundation has been able to lift fairtrade to a new level in the uk market , outperforming all key performance indicators and demonstrating the foundation ' s effectiveness . the success of fairtrade in meeting its aims of going from a niche market to the mainstream could not have been imagined even five years ago and it simply would not have been possible without the donor funding that the foundation has received , particularly in its early years . however , such rapid growth , the increased demand for more and new products , the desire of millions more farmers to join fairtrade , and the need to strengthen fairtrade systems have brought with them many challenges for the fairtrade movement which need to be further resourced and tackled effectively in order to ensure continued success .\n1 . 1 over its 12 - year history , the fairtrade foundation has received institutional funding from a range of donors , which has provided vital support in driving forward the fairtrade movement both in the uk and internationally . these donors ( see appendix 1 for further details ) include :\nthe work of building a market for fairtrade products is carried out by national fairtrade organisations . the fairtrade foundation is one such member responsible for fairtrade\u2019s work in the uk . other markets include canada , norway , germany , poland , italy as well as new marketing organisations in india , south korea , hong kong and kenya . you can read more about these here .\nare tools to assist consumers make informed decisions about their purchases . indeed the key to the success of the foundation ' s strategy has been to focus on raising awareness and understanding of the fairtrade mark amongst the public . it has also worked to distinguish the fairtrade mark as a product certification label rather than an endorsement of any companies ' wider practices . as the only certifier of fairtrade in the uk , the foundation believes that the issue of consumer confusion while a threat is not yet a reality . a tns omnimas poll showed that over half the public ( 52 % ) now recognise the fairtrade mark and that for those who buy fairtrade products , over 80 % rated the independent guarantee of the fairtrade mark as important to them ( see appendix 2 ) .\nbuy fairtrade ! talk fairtrade ! and show your love for african farmers and workers .\nthe more we demand fairtrade chocolate , the more fairtrade cocoa beans the companies will be encouraged to purchase , ensuring more benefits to farmers and more sales of fairtrade cocoa .\nfairtrade foundation head of communications barbara crowther says that the foundation\u2019s role is to act as a central point for all stakeholders , rather than to act as a quality assurance scheme . \u201cthere is a debate about quality and they [ union coffee roasters ] are right to say that if people are paying a premium for the product then they do deserve better quality . for us , the debate is how we link with quality assurances to fairtrade . \u201d\nthe growth in public awareness and consumer demand for fairtrade certified products , and consequent rising expectations , has led to an explosion of commercial interest in fairtrade . fairtrade labelling with independent verification offers a structure with rules by which companies can engage in the complex tasks of making trade work for the poor . the foundation has strategically targeted and worked with businesses keen to enter into fairtrade to ensure that they too understand its developmental objectives , in terms of improving the position of marginalised farmers and workers and their ability to compete more effectively in international markets . again , the foundation ' s capacity to respond to this business interest has been facilitated by the grant funding it has received . however , the foundation is unable to ensure that all the current opportunities emerging in the business sector are fulfilled without additional funding .\npromotion of fairtrade through continued events , particularly during the annual fairtrade fortnight and the students union ethical and environmental week .\nthe foundation licenses the fairtrade mark , an independent certification label , to products that meet the international flo standards set for producers , their organizations and the traders who deal with fairtrade products . it also builds awareness of fairtrade amongst consumers so they can make informed decisions about their purchasing practices , and engages with retailers and other companies to enable them to offer their customers a wide choice of fairtrade labelled products . currently the foundation is working with over 262 licensees , covering all of the major supermarket retailers , many independent stores , wholesalers and catering companies , offering over 2 , 500 products to the public .\nthe foundation is the uk member of fairtrade international which unites over 20 labelling initiatives across europe , japan , north america , mexico and australia / new zealand as well as networks of producer organisations from asia , africa , latin america and the caribbean .\ndonor funding has been absolutely critical in enabling the fairtrade foundation to invest in creating market demand for fairtrade and has thereby brought about a rapid expansion in opportunities for producer groups to sell into the uk . as a direct result of its donor grants , the foundation has been able to mount a vigorous campaign to raise public awareness of the fairtrade mark resulting in a considerable expansion in consumer demand . annual poll findings demonstrate that 52 % of the public now recognise the fairtrade mark ( see appendix 2 ) . for those who buy fairtrade products , over 80 % rated the independent guarantee of the fairtrade mark as\nfairly\nor\nvery\nimportant to them . independent research commissioned by the ngo network bond in february 2006 [\nthe foundation is the uk member of fairtrade international , which unites over 20 labelling initiatives across europe , japan , north america , mexico and australia / new zealand as well as networks of producer organisations from asia , africa , latin america and the caribbean .\nmeet the people at the heart of fairtrade . watch the films and hear their stories .\nfairtrade is a movement for change that works directly with businesses , consumers and campaigners to make trade deliver for farmers and workers . the international fairtrade system ( which the fairtrade foundation is a part of ) represents the world ' s largest and most recognised fair trade system . we are a global organisation working to secure a better deal for farmers and workers .\nthe uk is one of the world\u2019s leading fairtrade markets , with more products and more awareness of fairtrade than anywhere else . almost one in three bananas sold in the uk is fairtrade . fairtrade sales in 2012 were \u00a31 . 57bn .\nthe foundation is a registered not - for - profit organisation , with a mission to improve the lives of poor and marginalised farmers and workers in developing countries by promoting fairer forms of trade . the foundation is the uk member of fairtrade labelling organisations international ( flo ) that sets global fairtrade standards with the participation of key stakeholders including producers and commercial partners and monitors against these standards . currently flo spans almost 80 countries , working with 580 producer partners from 58 countries and across 21 fairtrade markets in europe , north america , australia , new zealand , mexico and japan .\nthe foundation now aims to double sales of fair trade products every two years , by expanding its work into new areas such as cotton , fruit and flowers . but the companies that were awarded the mark at its launch are now trying to compete against giants such as kraft foods and the nestl\u00e3\u00a9 empire \u2013 with their mighty marketing muscle . however , despite the entrance of these large food companies , the fairtrade foundation may find its growth restricted by the public perception that fair trade products are a niche market .\n- 100 per cent of any ingredient that can be fairtrade certified , must be fairtrade certified .\nover the next five years , the fairtrade foundation will push for ever - greater impact , seeking out new ways of bringing the benefits of trade to marginalised farmers and workers . we have four goals to take us to 2020 : focus on impact , make fairtrade personal , improve and innovate , and strengthen our organisation .\nthe strategy pursued by the fairtrade foundation in developing the uk consumer market has had two key elements : firstly increasing the demand for fairtrade certified products by raising public awareness and understanding of fairtrade and the issues surrounding poor farmers and their dependence on commodity crops ; and secondly ensuring companies and retailers are offering a range of products so that public demand can be successfully met and that producers can sell more .\nthe main promotional work carried out by the foundation is the annual fairtrade fortnight , held in march . while it does raise the profile of the cause , it only happens once a year and the rest of the time the foundation relies heavily on pr and the advertising carried out by brands such as caf\u00e3\u00a9direct and green & amp ; black\u2019s . caf\u00e3\u00a9direct spent \u00a31 . 9m on above - the - line advertising for the period between 1998 and 2003 , which pales into insignificance against the \u00a329 . 3m combined advertising spend on coffee and tea that nestl\u00e3\u00a9 , kraft and unilever bestfood\u2019s spent last year .\nfairtrade\u2019s purpose is to support farmers and workers in the developing world to increase their share in global trade . fairtrade\u2019s stringent inspection and audit system is in place to ensure the amount of fairtrade chocolate manufactured exactly matches the amount of fairtrade cocoa purchased .\nobservers question whether customers fully understand the principles behind the fairtrade mark and whether they are aware that it is not a stamp of quality . these issues , coupled with the growing interest of the major food brands in the mark , could present headaches for the foundation and its original launch partners , as ambitious expansion plans are prepared .\nthe foundation was established in 1992 by cafod , christian aid , oxfam , traidcraft , the world development movement , and the national federation of women\u2019s institutes . member organisations now also include banana link , methodist relief and development fund , national campaigner committee , nicaragua solidarity campaign , people & planet , scottish catholic international aid fund , shared interest foundation , soroptimist international , tearfund and commitment to life / united reformed church .\nthe british - based fairtrade foundation works to improve the lives of farmers in developing countries , by guaranteeing fair prices for their products and investing in social infrastructure . the organization also tries to convince british shoppers to switch to fair - trade products . jennifer glasse reports for voa from london\nfollowing the pioneering work of the 100 % fairtrade companies , more and more companies and retailers are deepening their engagement with and commitment to fairtrade . the foundation encourages all retailers to : incorporate fairtrade into their core strategies and invest in staff training to support this ; stock as many fairtrade certified products as possible ; switch as many of their product lines to 100 % fairtrade as possible ; and resource sufficient marketing materials , from advertising to\npoint of sale\nto inform consumers about their fairtrade offering . beyond this , retailers and companies should also do more to promote and market the vision and the mission which underpin the fairtrade movement .\nwhen told of producers\u2019 concerns , sarah singer , fairtrade foundation supply - chain manager , said : \u201cworking with big companies and supporting small producers and workers is not mutually exclusive . fairtrade exists to challenge the inequalities and power imbalances in trade so that farmers and workers from developing countries get a better deal .\n] it therefore seems anomalous that there has been pressure from dfid for the fairtrade foundation to be financially sustainable after just 12 years . dfid ' s programme of long - term partnership programme agreements ( ppa ) with a number of civil society organizations provide a successful model of how the government and the fairtrade foundation , together with its international partners , could work together to achieve our common objectives . a ppa would allow future funding to be based on a long - term shared strategic vision and ensure the right level of investment in developing countries .\nthe fairtrade foundation is britain ' s leading independent authority on fairtrade . it was set up in 1992 by five of the country ' s leading international development ngos\u0097cafod , christian aid , oxfam , traidcraft exchange and the world development movement\u0097which were later joined by the national federation of women ' s institutes . membership has now expanded to include 13 civil society organisations [\nspeaking at the fairtrade foundation ' s annual commercial conference , todd stitzer , chief executive of cadbury , which recently converted cadbury dairy milk to fairtrade , said : \u2018we came to fairtrade because of the value it can bring to our supply chain and because of our values . quality cocoa for us , and a better quality of life for thousands of farmers , empowered through fairtrade to reinvest in their own farms and communities . '\nwith even the comparatively modest amounts of donor funding that it has received , the fairtrade foundation has been able to lift fairtrade to a new level in the uk market , outperforming all its agreed objectives . 50 % of the public now recognise the fairtrade mark and sales are growing by over 40 % year - on - year . currently the international fairtrade labelling system spans almost 80 countries , working with 580 producer partners , representing over five million people\u0097farmers , workers and their families\u0097from 58 countries and across 21 fairtrade markets in europe , north america , australia , new zealand , japan and mexico . the foundation is working with over 262 licensees , covering all of the major supermarkets , many independent stores , wholesalers and catering companies , offering over 2 , 500 products to the public in the uk alone .\nfairtrade international coordinates fairtrade\u2019s work across the world . based in bonn , germany , it sets international fairtrade standards , organises support for producers around the world , develops global fairtrade strategy , and promotes trade justice internationally . the global strategy and direction of fairtrade movement , with consultation across the system , is also led by them .\n1 . 6 the growth in public awareness of fairtrade has enabled the foundation to take the complex , distant issues of trade , development and poverty outside of their usual audience and into the mass market . fairtrade makes these issues accessible and empowering for the general public because they can do something in their everyday lives to create positive change . fairtrade provides an alternative , open to everyone , which goes beyond dropping pennies in collecting tins .\n2 . 2 the success of this awareness - raising strategy is rooted in the way the foundation has sought to connect with consumers through a wide coalition of like - minded organisations . working with its 13 members , along with trade unions , universities , schools and faith groups as well as companies and retailers offering fairtrade , the foundation has been able to develop what has been described by journalist john vidal as\none of the fastest growing grassroots social movements in britain ,\nreaching out to a wide cross - section of the public .\n6 . 4 the fairtrade foundation also encourages all retailers and businesses to become a member of the ethical trading initiative , which exists to promote and improve the implementation of corporate codes of practice that cover supply chain working conditions and aims to ensure that the working conditions of workers supplying the uk market meet or exceed international labour standards .\nbuying fairtrade is easy . there are over 4 , 500 fairtrade products from coffee and tea to flowers and gold , so when you shop , look for the fairtrade mark .\nlast year , we served 2 . 6 million cups of fairtrade coffee , 742 , 792 cups of fairtrade hot chocolate and 703 , 735 cups of fairtrade tea\n\u0097 through the networking opportunities that involvement in fairtrade can bring such as the africa fairtrade network , the network of asian producers and the coordinadora of latin american and caribbean producers .\nharriet lamb , director of the very successful uk fairtrade foundation , opened world 2011 responsible tourism day in london , and challenged the travel and tourism industry to seek inspiration from fairtrade . in 2011 , fairtrade foundation recorded annual sales in the range of \u00a31 , 32 billion , while globally fairtrade sales measured \u20ac4 . 36 billion in 2010 , up by 28 % on the previous year . year on year growth of fairtrade sales demonstrate strong resilience even if difficult economic times . impressively , the international fairtrade mark is recognized by 96 % of british , 90 % of swiss , 75 % of dutch and 69 % of german consumers ( globescan ( 2011 ) \u201cshopping choices can make a positive difference to farmers and workers in development countries : global poll\u201d , urltoken [ accessed on 26 april 2012 ] ) .\nwith over 10 , 000 local fairtrade campaigning groups in the uk , there ' s lots of ways to get involved with the fairtrade movement .\nwith # fairtrade you have the power to change the world every day . # mondaymotivation urltoken\n- we assess the risk to the credibility of fairtrade and how to manage this risk .\nthe first uk supermarket to sell fairtrade bananas and first to sell in all stores . today all of our bananas are fairtrade .\n\u0097 all caribbean bananas at waitrose carry the fairtrade mark and it has also committed to converting their entire banana offering to fairtrade .\nso how do the ethical rivals differ ? the biggest difference is in the price paid for the coffee . the fairtrade foundation guarantees farmers a minimum price of $ 1 . 21 ( 65p ) per pound of green coffee beans . this is much higher than the market price , which has averaged 80 cents this year , after recovering from an all - time low in october 2001 , when it tumbled to 45 cents . the foundation also pays an extra five cents as a social premium to invest in community projects . this premium is paid even if the market price rises above $ 1 . 21 .\n1860 : the novel\nmax havelaar , or the coffee auctions of the dutch trading company\nis written by multatuli ( eduard douwes dekker ) . 1988 : max havelaar foundation established in the netherlands . 1992 : swiss branch of the max havelaar foundation set up by six non - governmental organisations . 1999 : paola ghillani takes over at max havelaar switzerland . sales climb 600 % in six years . 2005 : ghillani leaves and is replaced by martin rhoner , 39 , a former executive director of the world bank .\nthousands ! we have licensed over 4 , 500 fairtrade certified products for sale through retail and catering outlets in the uk . explore a selection of fairtrade products on our buying fairtrade page .\nmeanwhile , uk sales of certified fairtrade products grew by 2 % in value , to \u00a31 . 64 billion , in 2016 , according to new data from the fairtrade foundation . unlike the trend of constant growth seen in the organics market over the past several years , this marked a return to growth for the fairtrade market following two years of declines . fair - trade certification guarantees that those producing foods receive a minimum price and additional payments for use on community projects .\nyou can order leaflets from us explaining fairtrade and give them to the manager , while politely asking them to stock fairtrade . and when they do , support them by telling others and buying the fairtrade products !\namongst the speakers addressing the crowd was dr . nyagoy nyong\u2019o , executive director of fairtrade africa where she presented the work of her organisation for fairtrade certified producers in africa .\nit is fairtrade international\u2019s role to assess how we can improve the impact of our work and become more effective in the future . fairtrade international leads the development of global strategies to address emerging issues . find out about fairtrade international\u2019s strategy\nspeaking during the tail end of the workshop , dr tsitsi choruma said she was confident of the fairtrade team that had been trained for the two weeks and she looks forward to the modules being rolled out across the fairtrade system .\nstrongest growth markets include the usa , where sales of fairtrade products rose to \u00a3258m since the introduction of fairtrade in 2012 , and brand new markets india and kenya , which join south africa as fairtrade producer countries with rapidly growing sales of fairtrade products in their own markets .\ntechnical queries relating to fairtrade certification can be directed to fairtrade africa - southern african network and flo - cert africa .\nthis was also the year of producer services integration from fairtrade international to fairtrade africa . we continue to be committed to this , despite the challenges , and are fully aware that the success of fairtrade in africa depends on successful integration .\nwe have a fairtrade steering group which meets by - monthly to arrange fairtrade events and look at new fairtrade products which we could promote . we always try to encourage new members to the group .\nwhether you are a fairtrade supporter , or a business , there are important things to know about how the fairtrade mark can be used .\nshe points out that while quality is a consideration of the certification process , there are no prescribed quality standards . however , the foundation does ask growers to show that they have the means to bring products to the market that can meet the standards of export quality . producers also set goals for the future such as improving quality control .\nvisit our buying fairtrade pages to discover some of the products that are available .\nons and people like this in the world . fairtrade proves what can be accomplish\n2 . 16 as already stressed in the response to question 1 , substantial international funding is now urgently required to build the infrastructure of fairtrade in the south and capitalise on the significant market opportunities that currently exist for producers . the fairtrade foundation , with its partners in flo , believe that such an investment could potentially enable up to 45 million additional people\u0097smallholders , workers and their families\u0097to benefit from the establishment of successful and sustainable small - and medium - scale businesses .\njoin us in supporting the farmers and workers who grow our food . with fairtrade we have the power to change the world every day . fairtrade opens doors . come on in .\nthe fairtrade minimum price defines the lowest possible price that a buyer of fairtrade products must pay the producer . the minimum price is set based on a consultative process with fairtrade farmers , workers and traders and guarantees that producer groups receive a price which covers what it costs them to grow their crop . when the market price is higher than the fairtrade minimum price , the trader must pay the market price .\noffer the public fairtrade products and the 100 % fairtrade pioneering brands differentiate themselves by focusing on their long term and equitable relations with their producer partners , as well as on the quality of the products .\nour mission is to support farmers and workers in the developing world to increase their share in global trade . fairtrade\u2019s stringent inspection and audit system is in place to ensure the amount of fairtrade product manufactured exactly matches the amount of fairtrade product purchased .\nsix in ten of all farmers and workers in fairtrade are now in africa . increasing their market access on fairtrade terms is the challenge now .\nso , if a chocolate bar uses 500 tonnes of cocoa , then the manufacturer must purchase 500 tonnes of cocoa on fairtrade terms , including the payment of an additional $ 200 fairtrade premium per tonne . this means that even if the beans are later mixed with non - fairtrade beans - as often happens - fairtrade cocoa farmers still get 100 per cent of the benefits , and the better deal that the fairtrade mark stands for .\nrather than not engaging with the chocolate industry and losing fairtrade sales opportunities for thousands of small farmers , fairtrade has set up a system to ensure that chocolate manufacturers that want to use the fairtrade mark must buy the precise amount of cocoa they need from fairtrade farmers that will be used in their final product .\n1 . 16 this rate of growth in the number of flo certified producers globally is expected to continue , with flo expecting at least 100 new groups to enter fairtrade annually , reaching a total of over 1 , 100 certified groups by 2012 . however , the demand from producers is of course increasing and the foundation would like to scale up further .\n' lack of rigour in defending fairtrade ' ( published in economic affairs ) shows some of the mistakes and lack of logic of the fairtrade proponents , using the example of alastair smith .\nwe agree that the principles behind fair trade may provide useful insight into the debate on improving the situation for uk producers . however , the foundation is not convinced that a labelling scheme is the right solution to the problems affecting uk farmers . a plethora of similar sounding labelling initiatives could result in confusion for consumers and undermine both the local cause and the global situation we care so deeply about .\nthe board of trustees of the fairtrade foundation is in the exciting position of recruiting two new trustees . it\u2019s an exciting time to join the board - we are halfway through our five year strategy \u2018fairtrade can , i can\u2019 , an ambitious response to a changing world which focuses on four key goals \u2013 focus on impact , make fairtrade personal , improve and innovate and strengthen our organisation . you will play a vital role providing leadership , scrutiny and support to ensure delivery of the organisation\u2019s mission , strategy , values and vision .\n\u0097 through the trading standards ( via the minimum price , fairtrade premium , pre - financing and long - term trading relationships ) . flo estimates that in 2005 , the fairtrade benefits to producers amounting to around \u008080 million in terms of the fairtrade minimum price and premium .\ntorz says : \u201cif a grower gets a fair price for his coffee after years of not getting a fair price , are they going to spend it on improving quality ? the foundation thinks that this will just follow . what we need to do is offer a fair price to growers while offering customer satisfaction to help the coffee market to grow . \u201d indeed , torz believes that to build the fair trade market at the same rate over the next ten years , the foundation will need to get more involved in the idea of provenance to help add value to the coffee category . he wants quality to become one of the criteria for certification , as he believes that some consumers naturally assume the fairtrade mark is a quality assurance mark .\nso , if a chocolate bar uses 500 tonnes of cocoa , then they must purchase 500 tonnes of cocoa on fairtrade terms , including the payment of an additional $ 200 fairtrade premium per tonne . this means that even if the beans are later mixed with non - fairtrade beans \u2013 as often happens \u2013 fairtrade cocoa farmers still get 100 % of the benefits , and the better deal that the fairtrade mark stands for .\nwhatever the price of the product on the shelf , only the fairtrade mark ensures that the producers have received what is agreed as a fairer price , as well as the fairtrade premium to invest in the future of their communities . the fairtrade price applies at the point where the producer organisation sells to the next person in the supply chain ( usually an exporter or importer ) . it is not calculated as a proportion of the final retail price , which is negotiated between the product manufacturer and the retailer .\nmore information about product certification and these requirements can be found in the fairtrade standards .\nthe art of brewing an honest cup : artcaffe coffee & bakery launches fairtrade coffee .\n\u0097has provided funding of \u00a3250 , 000 over four years specifically to extend the benefits of fairtrade to african producer organisations and to expand the range of fairtrade products from africa .\npromoting the fairtrade mark in all appropriate publications and company leaflets including all promotional leaflets .\nthis entry was posted in fairtrade , international , responsible tourism . bookmark the permalink .\ndiscover the difference that fairtrade is making to the lives of farmers and workers , their families and communities .\nthe fairtrade foundation works closely with growers and brands , and now endorses more than 250 products . the uk market for fair trade products is the world\u2019s second largest after switzerland . it was worth an estimated \u00a390m in 2003 , up by 46 per cent on 2002 ( mintel ) . the roast and filter coffee market is one of the highest - penetration categories for the fairtrade mark . it accounted for 18 per cent of the total roast and filter coffee market in 2002 , and three per cent of all coffee sales . caf\u00e3\u00a9direct , which launched the first fairtrade coffee in 1994 , is now the sixth - largest coffee brand in the uk .\nbut ian bretman , the fairtrade foundation ' s deputy director , says this criticism is misplaced :\nno one has gone into the coffee market due to the fairtrade price . we wouldn ' t encourage anyone to move into coffee production .\nin fact , he says , it is the market - price mechanism that is flawed .\nproduction has not fallen due to lower prices , because small producers are too dependent on coffee - even at the low prices .\nfor these reasons , there has been a resurgence in the vegetables\u2019 popularity . a recent report from fairtrade africa and christian aid highlighted the potential demand for fairtrade certified traditional vegetables in the kenyan market .\nrather than yet another label , the foundation believes a more rigorous investigation by government and the industry itself is needed . this should look into the causes behind the problems being experienced by domestic producers , so that more robust and wide reaching policy tools can be identified \u2013 to benefit all affected farmers and to reassure all concerned shoppers ."]}
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", "topic": 16}], "title": "kindred healthcare", "paragraphs": ["kindred announces definitive agreement to divest skilled nursing facility business | kindred healthcare inc .\nkindred healthcare incorporated ( nyse : knd ) is a healthcare services company that through its subsid . . .\nkindred healthcare , inc . todd flowers , 502 - 596 - 6569 investor relations\n4576 - kindred hospital - rancho . what you want is kindred healthcare . materials management clerk ft kindred hospital rancho ( . . . .\n4615 - kindred hospital - sycamore . what you want is kindred healthcare . administrative assistant ft days kindred hospital sycamore ( . . . .\nexplore other career opportunities on the kindred healthcare , nursing center and hospital divisions jobs page .\nsubscribe to email alerts for maintenance jobs at kindred healthcare , nursing center and hospital divisions .\nkindred healthcare ( knd ) declares $ 0 . 12 quarterly dividend ; 4 . 3 % yield\nkindred healthcare ( knd ) declares $ 0 . 12 quarterly dividend ; 5 . 3 % yield\nto get more information on kindred healthcare inc ' s total segment . select each division with the arrow .\nkindred healthcare inc . and kindred at home are among urltoken ' s top hiring companies in the first half of 2018 , according to a recent report from the hiring website . louisville - based kindred healthcare and its kindred at home division each are in the top 10 of that list \u2014 at no . 8 and no . 5 , respectively . kindred healthcare has not returned a request for comment .\nas of mid - afternoon on friday , kindred healthcare ' s share were trading at $ 8 . 40 .\nkindred healthcare , inc . susan e . moss , 502 - 596 - 7296 vice president , marketing and communications\npromotes adherence to policies and practices of applicable professional organizations , client , kindred healthcare and rehabcare group . . . .\nunitedhealth group is , by revenue , the largest healthcare company in the world . its subsidiaries , unitedhealthcare and optum , offer health insurance services and healthcare products .\nkindred transitional care hospitals has a career opportunity for you as a registered nurse ! as a division of kindred healthcare , we play a vital role in the . . .\nkindred healthcare our transitional care hospitals ( certified as long - term acute care hospitals and licensed as acute care hospitals . . .\nkindred at home , a division of kindred healthcare inc . , is the nation\u2019s leading provider of comprehensive home health , hospice , and non - medical home care . . .\nlouisville - based kindred healthcare inc . reported a second - quarter loss , as the company ' s share price continues to slip .\nkeep up with everything kindred by following us on social media . our social community provides valuable information you look for when making healthcare decisions .\nkindred healthcare ( knd ) declares $ 0 . 12 quarterly dividend ; 6 . 1 % yield ; will discontinue quarterly cash dividend on common stock\nthe typical kindred healthcare director of quality management salary is $ 92 , 000 . director of quality management salaries at kindred healthcare can range from $ 90 , 000 - $ 100 , 438 . this estimate is based upon 3 kindred healthcare director of quality management salary report ( s ) provided by employees or estimated based upon statistical methods . when factoring in bonuses and additional compensation , a director of quality management at kindred healthcare can expect to make an average total pay of $ 110 , 000 . see all director of quality management salaries to learn how this stacks up in the market .\nkindred healthcare , inc . ( knd ) is a healthcare services company that operates in four divisions : hospital , nursing center , rehabilitation , and home health and hospice . the company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in louisville , kentucky .\nkindred healthcare inc ( nyse : knd ) , a healthcare company based in united states , saw its share price hover around a small range of $ 8 . 85 to $ 9 . 45 over the last few weeks . butread more . . .\nkindred healthcare inc . and its subsidiary rehabcare group inc . have agreed to pay $ 125 million to settle a whistleblower lawsuit on medicare therapy claim overbilling .\nriding high on kindred healthcare acquisition and a recent rating affirmation , humana ' s ( hum ) shares reach a 52 - week high on july 6 .\nvencor was given a new name , kindred healthcare when it emerged from bankruptcy . in a remarkable explanation this company accused of fraud and of neglecting vulnerable patients claimed the name kindred healthcare was selected to reflect the company ' s values - quality , compassion and integrity . this could only be credible in the marketplace !\nwhat you want is kindred healthcare . aid , aide , assistant , assisted living facility , caretaker , caregiver , care giver , certified medical assistant , certified . . .\nmoody ' s investors service , (\nmoody ' s\n) assigned ratings to kindred healthcare llc (\nkindred llc\n) , the borrower that will encompass the hospital and rehabilitation operations being carved out of kindred healthcare , inc . ( b2 direction uncertain ) . moody ' s assigned a corporate family rating ( cfr ) of b2 and a probability of default rating ( pdr ) of b2 - pd .\non 7 / 2 / 2018 , a consortium consisting of humana inc . , tpg capital , and welsh , carson , anderson & stowe completed the acquisition of kindred healthcare , inc .\nkindred hospital rehabilitation services provides leading acute rehab services to kindred inpatient rehabilitation facilities and more than 100 locations in the u . s .\nbreier said that kindred at home and kindred rehabilitation services have grown to account for about two - thirds of the company ' s continuing revenue and that kindred at home accounts for half of the company ' s consolidated earnings .\nmaterials management clerk kindred hospital havertown ( . 4510 - kindred hosp - philadelphia - havertown . requires a high school diploma or equivalent and at . . .\nkindred healthcare , inc . , incorporated on march 27 , 1998 , is a healthcare services company . the company , through its subsidiaries , operates transitional care ( tc ) hospitals , a home health , hospice and community care business , inpatient rehabilitation hospitals ( irfs ) , a contract rehabilitation services business , nursing centers and assisted living facilities across the united states . the company operates through divisions : the kindred at home division , the hospital division , the kindred rehabilitation services division and the nursing center division . these divisions represent six segments : home health services , hospice services , hospitals , kindred hospital rehabilitation services , rehabcare and nursing centers . the home health services and hospice services operating segments are contained within the kindred at home division while the kindred hospital rehabilitation services and rehabcare operating segments are both contained within the kindred rehabilitation services division .\nand rehab . evidently kindred was assigned to her there . when she was discharged\nkindred at home now hiring - caregivers / pcas needed to work . . .\nkindred hospital - greensboro is excited to offer this virtual tour of our building .\nkindred hospital - denver is excited to offer this virtual tour of our building .\nstacey hodgman is the district director of case management , kindred hospitals massachusetts district .\nwe understand that healthcare can often be confusing , particularly when decisions need to happen quickly . if you have questions about kindred , medicare , post - acute care or our services , call 1 . 866 . kindred and a registered nurse can walk you through care options and the locations that best fit your needs .\nlondon , uk / accesswire / june 13 , 2018 / if you want a free stock review on evhc sign up now at urltoken under evaluation are brookdale senior living inc . 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( nyse : knd ) . shares in brentwood , tennessee headquartered brookdale senior living inc . rose slightly by 0 . 88 % , ending tuesday ' s trading session at $ 9 . 13 .\nturned into a drooling zombie . the kindred nurse turned us in to dshs adult protective\nkindred hospital - central tampa is excited to offer this virtual tour of our building .\nguggenheim securities is acting as financial advisor to kindred . polsinelli pc is acting as legal advisor and cleary gottlieb steen & hamilton llp is acting as special counsel to kindred .\nkindred rehabilitation hospital clear lake is excited to offer this virtual tour of our building .\nranked as one of fortune magazine ' s most admired healthcare companies for eight years , is the nation ' s largest provider of post - acute care .\nwhile small - cap stocks , such as kindred healthcare inc ( nyse : knd ) with its market cap of us $ 818 . 15m , are popular for their explosive growth , investors should also be aware of their balance sheetread more . . .\nwith kindred , or anyone who will be a patient to do their homework very carefully .\nmy dad was under kindred for about two months . my concern is that i keep gett\n\u201ckindred has a great vacation benefit for full time employees . vacation time is frontloaded . \u201d\nkindred healthcare is a healthcare services company , which operates a home health , hospice and community care business , transitional care hospitals , inpatient rehabilitation hospitals ( irfs ) , and a contract rehabilitation services business across the u . s . co . is organized into three operating divisions : the kindred at home , which provides home health , hospice , and community care services ; the hospital , which provides long - term acute care services ; and the kindred rehabilitation services , which operates irfs , manages hospital - based acute rehabilitation units and provides rehabilitation services , including physical and occupational therapies and speech pathology services .\nkindred healthcare inc ( nyse : knd ) is a small - cap stock with a market capitalization of us $ 816 . 78m . while investors primarily focus on the growth potential and competitive landscape of the small - cap companies , theyread more . . .\nsign up for free enewsletters and alerts to receive breaking news and in - depth coverage of healthcare events and trends , as they happen , right to your inbox .\nat close on july 25 , kindred ' s share price was $ 11 . 20 . the next day , kindred healthcare ' s share price dropped 15 percent , and it has continued to decline since then . at close on aug . 3 , the price was down to $ 8 . 45 , down 24 . 5 percent from july 25 .\nkindred healthcare seemed to do well after it emerged from bankruptcy but then was dragged down by the large number of lawsuits it was facing in florida and texas where there were no caps on damages . when its sold these operations its profits and share price rose .\nduring a conference call with analysts and shareholders , kindred healthcare ceo benjamin breier said second - quarter revenue for the company ' s kindred at home division \u2014 which is the nation ' s largest provider of in - home health , hospice care , and community care \u2014 rose 3 . 2 percent from a year earlier , to $ 644 . 5 million .\nkindred hospitals provide aggressive , specialized interdisciplinary care to medically complex patients who require extended recovery time .\ni am so happy with kindred . everyone that has come into my home has been very profession\nkindred rehabilitation services ' revenue rose 2 . 2 percent , to $ 369 . 3 million .\n) . ventas , which retained ownership of 36 facilities leased and operated by kindred , said in a statement tuesday that it is continuing to negotiate suitable terms for a sale to facilitate kindred\u2019s exit .\nkindred used the public comment period as an opportunity to specifically address ccm , promote the ideas contained within our blueprint for post - acute care reform , highlight kindred at home ' s home - based primary care program , and illustrate how cms ' ccm proposals align with kindred ' s strategic goals .\nnew york , june 27 , 2018 / prnewswire / - - heritage financial corp . ( nasd : hfwa ) will replace kindred healthcare inc . ( nyse : knd ) in the s & p smallcap 600 effective prior to the open of trading on monday , july . . .\ndanee , one of kindred\u2019s nurses , came to my home to care for me . danee was outstandin\nkindred hospital rehabilitation services is a trusted business partner for hundreds of health systems and their rehabilitation departments .\nwe also provide rehab therapy through our kindred at home division . in this setting , our caregivers :\nwe know choosing the right center for your healthcare needs can be complicated . we can help you and your family with any questions that may come up in your decision - making process .\nwhat are care management\u2019s best practices at this early stage in its existence ? this question was answered by william mills , md , chief medical officer for kindred at home and vice president of medical affairs for kindred\u2019s new division of care management , during a break - out session at kindred\u2019s fifth annual clinical impact symposium .\n\u201ckindred\u2019s goal is to provide integrated , patient - centered and high - quality care across the post - acute continuum , \u201d said mr . breier . \u201cas care management is a cornerstone to any successful patient - centered healthcare delivery system , jon will be instrumental in preparing kindred for future delivery and payment models and ensuring we are able to deliver on our promise of hope , healing and recovery . \u201d\nthese fraudulent and patient care practices are either identical to or very similar to the practices adopted by nme ( now tenet healthcare ) in the late 1980 ' s and early 1990 ' s .\nour nation\u2019s healthcare system is changing and with that comes uncertainty . we strive to provide our health care partners with relevant information and recent updates about the industry and our services here at concordia .\nat kindred healthcare we know that the people we care for are more than the conditions they exhibit . each one is a person of individuality and dignity , and our dedication to their care is as strong as their commitment to their loved ones . we believe in caring for patients and honoring life .\naccounting only for continuing operations , kindred healthcare posted core ebitdar \u2014 earnings before interest , taxes , depreciation , amortization and rent \u2014 of $ 198 million , or 19 cents per share , during the second quarter . this beat analysts ' estimates of 13 cents a share , according to yahoo finance .\nmeanwhile , kindred healthcare ' s share price continues to drop since the announcement last week of a reduction in medicare funding for home health agencies . on july 25 , the centers for medicare & medicaid services announced it planned to cut $ 1 . 3 billion for home health agencies by fiscal 2019 .\nfor an important clue into the future of senior care in the u . s . , watch kindred healthcare , a $ 5 billion company that operates in 47 states . as recently as 2010 , half of kindred\u2019s business was generated by its skilled nursing facilities . this year , only one - fifth of its revenues will come from its nursing and rehab centers . in a major strategic shift , kindred is betting the company on in - home care , hospice , care management , and fully integrated care services .\nsign up for the kindred spirit newsletter to receive healthy living tips and information on caring for loved ones .\nthe closing of the $ 4 . 1 billion acquisition of kindred healthcare inc . means that shareholders now can redeem their stake in the company for cash . kindred and its acquirers \u2014 louisville - based humana inc . ( nyse : hum ) and private - equity firms san francisco - based tpg capital and new york city - based welsh , carson , anderson & stowe \u2014 closed on the deal monday . the acquisition was announced in december 2017 and called for the companies to pay $ 9 a share , or $ 822 million , for kindred ' s stock and to assume kindred ' s roughly $ 3 billion of debt .\nwelcome to kindred rehabilitation services , the largest diversified provider of rehabilitation therapy in the country . we know the importance of rehabilitation . we\u2019ve been managing rehab for more than 30 years through our rehabcare and kindred hospital rehabilitation services .\nafter reporting a third - quarter loss , kindred healthcare reiterated its plan to keep growing its home healthcare and rehabilitation - care services while scaling back its skilled - nursing division . executives of the louisville - based post - acute provider once again laid out its strategy during a conference call on wednesday to discuss the company ' s third - quarter earnings . the company saw a net loss during the last quarter of $ 106 million compared with a gain of $ 7 . 5 million in the same period last year .\nlouisville , ky . - - ( business wire ) - - aug . 1 , 2013 - - kindred healthcare , inc . ( \u201ckindred\u201d or the \u201ccompany\u201d ) ( nyse : knd ) is excited to announce the creation of a new care management division to improve care transitions and patient outcomes by further developing capabilities to deliver integrated care across various care settings . the company has appointed jon b . rousseau as the president of this division .\nkindred healthcare\u2019s massachusetts district has recently been charged with conducting a pilot project to improve transitions of care throughout the continuum . \u201cthe project is called better together , \u201d says stacey hodgman , ms , rn - bc , cpum , ccds , district director of case management , kindred hospitals massachusetts district . \u201cour goals are to improve care coordination and patient outcomes and to become the post - acute leader and partner of choice in the market . \u201d\nbreier said that following the exit , kindred will shift its business focus to kindred at home , the nation\u2019s largest home health , hospice and community care provider , which will account for about half of the company\u2019s earnings . kindred\u2019s long - term acute care hospital division and its rehabilitation services facilities divisions will each account for roughly 25 % of earnings .\nmoody ' s investors service , (\nmoody ' s\n) assigned ratings to gentiva health services , inc . , the borrower that will encompass the home health and hospice operations ( kindred at home , or kah ) being carved out of kindred healthcare inc . ( b2 direction uncertain ) . moody ' s assigned a corporate family rating ( cfr ) of b2 and a probability of default rating ( pdr ) of b2 - pd .\na partial report preview for kindred healthcare , inc . is shown below . where indicated by\nyes ,\ncreditriskmonitor contains this information in its extensive database . to get access to the full report and learn more about creditriskmonitor ' s robust financial risk analysis and timely news service , request a personalized demo and free trial today .\nethical members of the medical profession are a constant threat to corporate healthcare ambitions . almost all of the companies charged with fraud are accused of paying sweeteners of one sort or another to doctors . vencor also did so .\n1 . 866 . kindred \u2013 a registered nurse can walk you through care options and locations that best fit your needs .\nnet value to kindred will approximate $ 210 million following previously announced $ 700 million real estate purchase from ventas , inc .\nsign up for kindred rehab advantage newsletter to receive up - to - date news and notes on rehabilitation and patient care .\nit is important to know the steps you may have to make to support a loved one ' s healthcare both financially and legally . these six steps can help you set a strong foundation for important decisions your family may face .\nfor more information or a referral , please call 1 . 866 . kindred ( 1 . 866 . 546 . 3733 ) .\nal and caring . i actually look forward to seeing them each day . i feel very lucky to have had kindred come in\nrehabcare is a leader and premier provider of physical , occupational and speech - language rehabilitation services with services in 47 states . as a part of kindred rehabilitation services , a division of kindred healthcare , rehabcare provides contract therapy services across multiple settings including skilled nursing facilities ( snfs ) , assisted living facilities ( alfs ) , independent living facilities ( ilfs ) , continuing care retirement communities ( ccrcs ) and outpatient facilities . we are committed to lasting , collaborative partnerships that put each and every patient first .\nkindred\u2019s care management division will develop programs that will enable kindred and its partners to better manage episodes of care , create more seamless transitions between care settings and improve patient satisfaction , thereby reducing lengths of stay and rehospitalizations at a lower cost to medicare and other payors .\nas division president , mr . rousseau will partner with key constituents throughout kindred to further advance the company\u2019s integrated care efforts and help to further develop our capabilities to deliver cost - effective care management and superior patient care outcomes across kindred\u2019s continuum of post - acute services . mr . rousseau will serve on the company\u2019s executive committee and will report to benjamin a . breier , kindred\u2019s president and chief operating officer .\ntion center has been one of the best places we could have ever asked for , they really have gave us a miracle and gave us back my dad that kindred wanted to do nothing to do with it help . this was at the kindred in the highlands of louisville\nstaffing coordinator kindred hospital rahway ( . you will serve as a liaison between the nursing office , and other hospital departments . . . .\nwe sat down with kindred caregivers from across the country to talk about what it\u2019s really like to take care of and help people every day .\nt for her dr . . her dr . found she was in excellent health . the kindred nurse decided i was not giving her her medication\nkeep with everything kindred by following us on social media . we keep our content up to date on various platforms so you can stay informed .\nsimilarly , kindred has redesigned much of its rehabilitation service , shifting its business model to provide contract services to 1800 unaffiliated hospitals and nursing homes .\nat kindred , we offer a variety of specialized care options so you get the right care , at the right place , at the right time .\nrehabcare is the nation ' s largest skilled therapy provider , contracting with more than 1 , 000 facilities in 44 states . kindred purchased rehabcare in 2011 .\ngentiva health services , inc . ( new ) - - moody ' s assigns b2 cfr to gentiva health services ( kindred at home ) ; outlook stable\nbenjamin a . breier , president and chief executive officer of kindred , commented , \u201ctoday\u2019s announcement is a historic milestone for all of kindred\u2019s stakeholders . exiting the skilled nursing facility business , in its entirety , has been a long - stated goal of our enterprise . after more than two decades of nursing center operations , this announcement clears the way to closing that chapter of kindred\u2019s story , and turning the page to the future of integrated post - acute care . \u201d\nwe are taking proactive strategic steps to position kindred for long - term success against the backdrop of dynamic changes in the health care services industry ,\nstated benjamin a . breier , kindred president and ceo .\nour plan to exit the skilled nursing facility business , together with the significant cost realignment initiative we are undertaking in connection with the exit , are substantial steps forward in our continuing effort to transform kindred\u2019s strategy and growth profile to enhance shareholder value .\nkindred rewarded ben breier and other executives based on the company ' s earnings , its shareholder returns and proceeds from the company ' s skilled - nursing division .\nthe dividendrank formula at dividend channel ranks a coverage universe of thousands of dividend stocks , according to a proprietary formula designed to identify those stocks that combine two important characteristics \u2014 strong fundamentals and a valuation that looks inexpensive . kindred healthcare inc ( nyse : knd ) presently has an above average rank , in the top 50 % of the coverage universe , which suggests it is among the top most\ninteresting\nideas that merit further research by investors .\nlouisville , ky . - - ( business wire ) - - jun . 30 , 2017 - - kindred healthcare , inc . ( \u201ckindred\u201d or the \u201ccompany\u201d ) ( nyse : knd ) today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement with bm eagle holdings , llc , a joint venture led by affiliates of bluemountain capital management , llc ( \u201cbluemountain\u201d ) , under which it will sell the company\u2019s skilled nursing facility business for $ 700 million in cash . the sale includes 89 nursing centers with 11 , 308 licensed beds and seven assisted living facilities with 380 licensed beds , which collectively have approximately 11 , 500 employees in 18 states . as detailed below , kindred expects that the combination of the cash proceeds , anticipated working capital liquidation , tax benefits , retained assets and other items will result in approximate total value to kindred of $ 910 million after deducting estimated transaction and severance costs . these results are consistent with the company\u2019s previously announced expectations .\nrehabcare denied engaging in any illegal activity , but chose to settle \u201cin order to provide clarity\u201d for customers , shareholders and government entities , according to a kindred statement .\nhillhaven and its cultural baggage : - hillhaven was one of the oldest and most established nursing home chains . it was once owned by the notorious national medical enterprises - nme ( now the scandal ridden tenet healthcare ) . it was spun off as a separate company under the same directors and then spawned the founders of sun healthcare and horizon . nme ' s business culture can be seen in each of these groups . hillhaven ' s own conduct is reflected in a review of the care it provided . this was published in the usa some years ago under the title\nhillhaven , unsafe haven\n.\nmr . breier added , \u201cthe exit and sale of our nursing center operations significantly enhances shareholder value , shifts attention to our higher margin and faster growing businesses , and advances our efforts to transform kindred\u2019s strategy . upon completion of this transaction , we believe kindred\u2019s capital structure , leverage profile and operating performance will all be markedly improved . \u201d\nhere ' s what humana ' s ceo , bruce broussard , said about how kindred at home will fit into its plans to integrate health care care for its members .\nfind your future with kindred , the country\u2019s largest provider of post - acute care . your career growth begins when you join our interdisciplinary team of doctors , nurses , therapists and other experts , working together to form individualized care plans for our patients and residents . input isn\u2019t just encouraged , it\u2019s expected . opportunities through our development programs , training seminars and university partnerships not only allow for continual career growth , but emphasize our commitment to investing in our employees and developing future healthcare leaders .\nbut making kindred healthcare inc an even more interesting and timely stock to look at , is the fact that in trading on wednesday , shares of knd entered into oversold territory , changing hands as low as $ 13 . 57 per share . we define oversold territory using the relative strength index , or rsi , which is a technical analysis indicator used to measure momentum on a scale of zero to 100 . a stock is considered to be oversold if the rsi reading falls below 30 .\nservices were just here and observed my mother , they could see she has been getting excellent care and left . i will never let kindred near myself or my family again .\nin the past couple of years , kindred has jettisoned or announced plans to ditch more than 130 nursing facilities and three dozen hospitals . at the same time , it now provides home care and hospice services at 159 locations in 13 states . late last year , kindred bought senior home care , which operated home - based services in florida and louisiana .\nwhen you are recovering from an injury or illness , you may need continued care before you can get back to your normal routine . our expertise is unique because we offer a nationwide network of healthcare experts who have a proven track record of quality outcomes in cases similar to what you or your loved one may be facing .\nat kindred , we provide care in settings from hospitals to even your own home . all so you get the right care , at the right place , at the right time .\ngrimaces when they see humana on a patient\u2019s chart , and can see this is a recipe for disaster for both kindred staff and the patients they are supposed to be caring for .\nshe was like zombie and had an open sore on her anus . kindred came to our home for continued care . my mother threw up about three times and i made an appointmen\nthe transaction is subject to customary conditions to closing , including the receipt of all licensure , regulatory and other approvals . kindred expects that the closings for the transaction will occur in phases as regulatory and other approvals are received . kindred expects that the initial closing will occur in the third quarter of 2017 and that all of the closings will be completed by year end .\nhe also said kindred plans open as many as eight joint venture joint - venture in - patient rehabilitation facilities in the next two years : three to five 2018 and three in 2019 .\nas previously disclosed , 36 of the skilled nursing facilities ( the \u201cventas properties\u201d ) are currently leased from ventas , inc . ( \u201c ventas\u201d ) ( nyse : vtr ) , and kindred has an option to acquire the real estate of the ventas properties for aggregate consideration of $ 700 million . as kindred closes on the sale of the ventas properties to bluemountain , kindred will pay to ventas the allocable portion of the $ 700 million purchase price for the ventas properties and ventas will convey the real estate for the applicable ventas property to bluemountain or its designee .\nat kindred , our mission is to promote healing , provide hope , preserve dignity and produce value for each patient , resident , family member , customer , employee and shareholder we serve . we believe everyone deserves to be treated with dignity and respect , and that maintaining the highest standard of care and the best working environment requires the dedicated effort of everyone on the kindred team .\na process called discharge planning begins immediately upon admission to any hospital to ensure you are in the appropriate care setting for your medical needs . your care coordinator may have suggested kindred hospitals because :\nbut the key to kindred\u2019s future lies in its new care management division , which provides home health , hospice , and private duty services under the brand \u201ckindred at home . \u201d revenues for this division grew from just $ 60 million in 2011 to $ 225 million in 2013 . that\u2019s still only about 5 percent of the firm\u2019s revenue , but it has much bigger plans for this unit .\nin the case of kindred healthcare inc , the rsi reading has hit 29 . 7 \u2014 by comparison , the universe of dividend stocks covered by dividend channel currently has an average rsi of 57 . 9 . a falling stock price \u2014 all else being equal \u2014 creates a better opportunity for dividend investors to capture a higher yield . indeed , knd ' s recent annualized dividend of 0 . 48 / share ( currently paid in quarterly installments ) works out to an annual yield of 3 . 40 % based upon the recent $ 14 . 14 share price .\nkindred hospital - greensboro is a 101 - bed hospital treating chronically , critically ill patients who require an extended stay in a hospital setting with individualized care plans . we offer a 6 - bed icu and seven negative pressure rooms . we are proud to say that from january to december of 2015 , 92 . 38 % of our patients and families said that they were highly likely to recommend kindred .\nthe goal of the care management division is to focus on the unique medical and rehabilitative needs of every patient and resident we serve \u2013 and to deliver on kindred\u2019s mission of hope , healing and recovery .\nkindred southwest has a great pulmonary rehab program . i was a bit skeptical about if this program would be of any benefit to me at first . having just completed this program i was so pleased what i\ni have been having in home infusions for 8 years , different companies along the way . kindred took over last company and have refused to allow my nurse who i have known since 2009 to continue being my\nvencor was at the centre of events and was the first of the giant nursing home chains to tumble . it is representative of industry wide financial mismanagement , understaffing , patient neglect and fraud . its conduct is revealing of both corporate and political behaviour . i could equally have presented integrated health systems , beverly , sun healthcare or mariner in this way and drawn the same or similar lessons .\nwhen i first walked into kindred i felt a sense of healing . i am very fortunate to have come to a world - class facility with world - class staff . i love how everyone here makes you feel like family .\nwhen i was in kindred southwest fort worth i had the best of care . the doctors were great and the nurses did a great job . i would recommend them over any hospital around waco . they saved my life when ba\nthe decision was announced as part of the firm ' s third - quarter 2016 earnings in which the company posted a $ 671 million loss . kindred shares had declined by more than 30 % at mid - day on tuesday .\ndoctors told jayson that his wife of more than 20 years had days left to live after contracting pneumonia . they never gave up hope and with help from the amazing team at kindred , diana was able to get her life back .\nkindred is the largest diversified provider of post - acute care services in the united states , with more than 88 , 000 employees dedicated to providing the highest quality care to patients and residents in approximately 2 , 540 locations across 45 states .\nin addition to settling with rehabcare and kindred , settlements totaling $ 8 . 23 million were reached with four skilled nursing providers who contracted with rehabcare . halpin and fahey will receive a $ 24 million share of the recovery for their whistleblower roles .\nylor scott and white hillcrest said i was dieing with no chance at all to live . the fact is the big hospitals just want your money they could care less if you live or die . at kindred southwest in fort worth they did everything\nkindred rehabilitation services is the largest diversified provider of rehabilitation therapy in the country . we provide leading therapy services to more than 1 , 000 sites of service across different settings in the care continuum and have been managing rehab for more than 30 years .\nwe want to help you get back to doing what you love most . when you receive care at any of our kindred locations , we will begin planning for your next step of care as soon as you are admitted and each step of the way .\nkindred , which has already pared the number of skilled - nursing facilities in its operations portfolio from more than 300 to 91 over the last few years , this week announced it plans to eliminate operations of the remaining facilities and exit the skilled nursing facilities market .\nlong - term acute care hospitals , such as kindred transitional care hospitals , offer special care for people with unique medical needs , so we often get questions from families about our care . read explanatiosn to 5 of the most common frequently asked questions we receive .\nthese moves fit into a broader kindred strategy that it has branded as \u201ccontinue the care . \u201d the idea : in selected markets where it can build scale , the firm will provide the full continuum of care from in - patient hospitalization to post - acute and rehab services to home care and , at the end of life , hospice . in those markets , kindred may retain nursing facilities , though its focus will increasingly be on home care . where it cannot be a dominant market player , it will abandon bricks - and - mortar .\nin an aggressive effort to expand its homecare business , earlier this month kindred moved to buy gentiva health services for $ 1 . 6 billion . gentiva , which is fighting the takeover , is a $ 2 billion home care provider with 47 , 000 employees in 40 states .\nrecovery from an injury , illness or short - term hospital stay may require continued care . because where you receive your care matters , we at kindred offer this guide to different places that fit your specific needs \u2014 all with the goal of helping you recover as quickly as possible .\nat kindred , we provide care and support in the most appropriate care setting for those recovering from illness or injury . whether you\u2019re receiving care in our hospital , one of our rehab facilities , or even at home , we\u2019re here to ensure you recover to the fullest extent possible .\nwe must distinguish ourselves on the quality of care we provide , the function we restore or maintain , the compassion we show our patients and each other , and the physicians we work with and support . kindred must provide service and a patient experience that is second - to - none .\nthe care management division will include kindred at home , and be responsible for expanding the business , as well as leveraging the company\u2019s homecare , hospice and palliative care offerings as we develop and support care models , including medical homes and accountable care organizations that meet consumer preference and support integrated care delivery .\nkindred hospital rehabilitation services ( khrs ) works with more than 150 hospital - based programs nationwide to help them bring greater success and better patient outcomes to their acute rehabilitation settings . we see over 45 , 000 patients per year and we are the largest contract manager of hospital - based acute rehabilitation programs in the country .\nafter a loss from discontinued operations , kindred ( nyse : knd ) had a final loss for the quarter of $ 409 million , or $ 4 . 68 per share . last year , a gain from discontinued operations brought final net income to $ 24 million , or 27 cents per share , according to a news release .\nstephen d . farber , executive vice president and chief financial officer of kindred , remarked , \u201cwe expect exiting the skilled nursing facility business will increase kindred\u2019s annual cash flow by approximately $ 20 million to $ 30 million , as we reduce our annual rent obligations by approximately $ 88 million , reduce our annual capital expenditures by approximately $ 30 million , eliminate approximately $ 18 million of annual cash disbursements related to noncontrolling interests , and eliminate $ 70 million to $ 80 million of skilled nursing facility overhead following completion of the transaction . these overhead savings are included as part of the company\u2019s previously announced $ 70 million to $ 100 million enterprise - wide overhead restructuring initiative . \u201d\nwhether kindred\u2019s acquisition of gentiva succeeds or not , the firm\u2019s strategy is clear . at an investor conference this spring , ceo paul diaz said his aim is to provide \u201cservices consumers want and payers will be willing to pay for . \u201d and that is not in - patient care in hospitals or nursing facilities . and it is certainly not long - stay nursing homes .\nkindred rehabilitation hospital clear lake specializes in physical medicine and rehabilitation . our team of rehabilitation experts develops an individualized treatment plan for each patient and their family to maximize recovery and return to home . we have daily coverage and access to emergency care , specialty physicians , imaging , lab , surgery services to take care of any medical situation which may arise in the course of recovery .\nspeaking of the deal to sell the company ' s skilled - nursing business for $ 700 million . breier said kindred plans to eliminate $ 88 million in overhead by the end of the year as a result of the sale . the company could eliminate another $ 12 million in over head \u2014 bringing the total to $ 100 million \u2014 with the sale of closure of other facilities .\nin many ways , kindred is following the bigger - is - better trend that is consuming the health care industry . with reimbursements shrinking , scale is all - important . it enhances purchasing power , making it cheaper to do everything from borrowing money to buying bedpans . and it will give organizations better negotiating clout as they seek partners in new financial models such as bundled payments or accountable care organizations .\nonce the project has been designed , evaluated and determined to be successful , kindred plans to implement a collaborative post - acute continuum on a national level . \u201chealth care is so fragmented right now , \u201d says hodgman . \u201cwe see the sickest of the sick . it\u2019s vital that we improve communication during transitions of care so that patients can achieve optimal health and health care providers can improve resource utilization . \u201d\nkindred hospital - central tampa is a 102 - bed hospital offering the same in - depth care you would receive in a traditional hospital , but for an extended recovery period ; featuring five negative pressure rooms . we partner with your physician and offer 24 - hour clinical care seven days a week so you can start your journey to wellness . we are located in north central tampa about five miles outside downtown .\nthis represents an opportunity to continue our de - emphasis of the skilled nursing business that began with our successful spin - off of most of our snf business in 2015 ,\nsaid ventas chairman and ceo debra a . cafaro .\nbecause of the strong relationship between ventas and kindred , and the track record of working together , we are confident we will find a mutually beneficial agreement that benefits both companies .\nthe kindred massachusetts district has four lines of business : 1 ) long - term acute care hospitals ; 2 ) skilled nursing facilities ; 3 ) peoplefirst home care ; and 4 ) peoplefirst hospice care . \u201cwe\u2019re looking to align our clinical programs across the continuum utilizing best practices through evidence - based clinical pathways so we can safely transition patients to the next level of care and ensure the best possible outcomes , \u201d hodgman says .\nkindred hospital melbourne is a 60 - bed freestanding hospital offering the same in depth care you would receive in a traditional hospital , but for an extended recovery period . we partner with your physician and offer 24 - hour clinical care seven days a week so you can start your journey to wellness . located off of nasa boulevard on the outskirts of downtown melbourne , we are less than two miles from the shores of the indian river and plenty of shops and restaurants .\nthe new division will grow kindred\u2019s home health and hospice business , test new delivery and payment models and develop capabilities to support the company\u2019s integrated care markets and \u201ccontinue the care\u201d strategy . these capabilities include ( i ) physician coverage across sites of service , ( ii ) care managers to smooth care transitions , ( iii ) information sharing and it connectivity , ( iv ) tools to ensure appropriate patient placement and ( v ) condition - specific clinical programs and outcome measures .\nkindred\u2019s strategy is being driven in large part by government payment policy . in many states , medicaid reimbursement for long - stay nursing home patients remains below the cost of providing care . for years , those low payments were more than offset by generous compensation from medicare for post - acute and rehab services ( typically , a state pays about $ 125 - a - day for a medicaid long - stay bed while medicare pays $ 500 - $ 600 for rehab ) .\nas part of the process government accepted a us $ 219 million payment to settle the various whistle blower , fraud , patient care and other charges . in the subsequent rhetoric there was no mention of the us $ 1 . 3 billion previously claimed . kindred also entered into an\nintegrity agreement\nrelating to patient care . despite this the company ' s facilities are still being cited for substandard care and it is still in violent conflict with the nurses over conditions of employment .\n\u201cour dedicated clinical teams provide coordinated care throughout an entire post - acute episode \u2013 from hospital to home \u2013 and we believe jon will expand our care management capabilities and pursue the innovations that will help shape the future of post - acute care , \u201d said paul j . diaz , kindred\u2019s chief executive officer . \u201cthis new role highlights our commitment to provide superior clinical outcomes , transition patients home more quickly and safely and lower costs by reducing lengths of stay and reducing unnecessary rehospitalizations . \u201d\nkindred ' s home - based primary care ( hbpc ) program plans to use the ccm payment to operationalize regular comprehensive care plan meetings , driven by each patient ' s goals of care , their specific medical conditions , and their needs . development of a formal plan of care for each patient will be a centerpiece of this effort . to date , our hbpc program has reduced hospitalizations by approximately 67 percent , 30 - day all cause readmissions to 7 percent , and enables 85 percent of our terminally ill patients to die at home .\nkindred hospital - denver is an all - private room 68 - bed transitional care hospital located on one of denver\u2019s important medical campuses , just east of st . joseph\u2019s hospital and presbyterian st . luke\u2019s medical center . we offer the same in depth care you would receive in a traditional hospital , but for an extended recovery period . we partner with your physician and offer 24 - hour clinical care seven days a week so you can start your journey to wellness . our care has touched individuals from the front range , the western slopes of colorado , and throughout the country .\nmr . breier concluded , \u201cwe believe that bluemountain and the associated new operators will be strong partners in providing leadership for these buildings going forward . we are proud to report that since announcing our divestiture plans , our nursing center division has maintained high standards of care and patient satisfaction , while delivering stable operating results . on behalf of the kindred board of directors and management team , i thank all of our caregivers for their hard work and dedication to our patients , residents and their families throughout this process . we appreciate their continued commitment as we execute a smooth transition . \u201d\nkindred expects to realize net value of approximately $ 210 million , subject to post - closing adjustments , and after the $ 700 million payment to ventas , estimated transaction costs of approximately $ 35 million and estimated severance costs of approximately $ 35 million . this amount includes approximately $ 80 million in retained net working capital , the majority of which will be liquidated over late 2017 and early 2018 , approximately $ 140 million ( 1 ) of cash tax benefit over time from the creation of an approximately $ 380 million net operating loss carryforward associated with the sale transaction , and approximately $ 60 million of value associated with the retained las vegas facility , hospital - based sub - acute units and other retained assets .\nprior to joining kindred , mr . rousseau was vice president of global marketing and vice president of north america marketing for mylan inc . ( nasdaq : myl ) , a publicly traded specialty pharmaceutical company focused on the development , manufacturing and marketing of prescription drug products . he led commercial , development and strategy initiatives in multiple senior leadership roles and co - led the mylan specialty business in selling specialty prescription drug products to office - based physicians , hospitals , consumers , pharmacies and payors . previously , he worked for medtronic , inc . ( nyse : mdt ) , the world\u2019s leading medical device maker , where he was global senior director for the continuous glucose monitoring franchise , led business development activities for a large division and worked on key strategy processes across the company . mr . rousseau earned a bachelor\u2019s degree in economics from princeton university and an mba from harvard business school .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 transitional / / en\nmost stock quote data provided by bats . market indices are shown in real time , except for the djia , which is delayed by two minutes . all times are et . disclaimer . morningstar : \u00a9 2018 morningstar , inc . all rights reserved . factset : factset research systems inc . 2018 . all rights reserved . chicago mercantile association : certain market data is the property of chicago mercantile exchange inc . and its licensors . all rights reserved . dow jones : the dow jones branded indices are proprietary to and are calculated , distributed and marketed by dji opco , a subsidiary of s & p dow jones indices llc and have been licensed for use to s & p opco , llc and cnn . standard & poor ' s and s & p are registered trademarks of standard & poor ' s financial services llc and dow jones is a registered trademark of dow jones trademark holdings llc . all content of the dow jones branded indices \u00a9 s & p dow jones indices llc 2018 and / or its affiliates ."]}
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( poland ) ; st . jude medical gmbh ( germany ) ; st . jude medical uk limited ; st . jude medical ag (\nst . jude ' s nanostim leadless pacemaker - - courtesy of st . jude medical\npacesetter , inc . ; st . jude medical s . c . , inc . ; st . jude medical sales corporation ( barbados ) ; st . jude medical europe , inc . ; st . jude medical canada , inc . ; 151703 canada , inc . ; st . jude medical\n) ; daig corporation ; st . jude medical colombia , ltda . ; st . jude medical cardiovascular group ; sjm europe , inc . ; st . jude medical puerto rico , inc . ; pacesetter ab ( sweden ) ; st . jude medical sweden ab ; st . jude medical denmark a / s ; st . jude medical pacesetter sales ab ( sweden ) ; st . jude medical ( portugal )\nst . jude medical , inc . today opened the st . jude medical advanced technology center asia pacific in beijing , china .\nbeijing , china , medical devices , medical stocks , minnesota , st . jude medical , stj , twin cities\n) ; st . jude medical medizintechnik ges . m . b . h . 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(\nst . jude medical , inc . 2007 employee stock purchase plan approved by shareholders\ncaregivers of patients with a st . jude medical icd or crt - d device\napril 28 , 2016 : st . jude medical inc . , $ 25 billion\nfive things to know about the sale of st . jude medical to abbott laboratories\nabbott acquisition of st . jude medical set to close on january 4 , 2017\ncardiac mapping system / 2d radiography - mediguide\u2122 - st . jude medical - videos\nwas medtronic right about st . jude medical ' s cardiomems ? | mddi online\nheadquarters \u2013 saint paul , minnesota st . jude medical \u2013 st . paul tech center one st . jude medical drive saint paul , minnesota 55117 phone : + 1 - 651 - 756 - 2000\ndaniel j . starks to become executive chairman of the st . jude medical board of directors , effective january 1 , 2016 . ( photo : st . jude medical )\ntwenty - year experience with the st . jude medical biocor bioprosthesis in the aortic position\nst . jude medical said it acquired mediguide in a $ 283 million cash deal .\neffects of scuba diving and hyperbaric oxygen therapy on st . jude medical nanostim\u2122 leadless pacemakers\nincludes the st . jude medical , inc . 1997 stock option plan , as amended , the st . jude medical , inc . 2000 stock plan , as amended , the st . jude medical , inc . 2002 stock plan , as amended , the st . jude medical , inc . 2006 stock plan , as amended , and the st . jude medical , inc . 2007 stock incentive plan , as amended and restated .\nmichael t . rousseau to succeed dan starks as president and chief executive officer of st . jude medical , effective january 1 , 2016 . ( photo : st . jude medical )\nproclaim\u2122 elite scs system st . jude medical patient controller app with burstdr\u2122 stimulation 3875 , 3883\nabbott ' s $ 30 billion deal for st . jude medical not seen as job killer\nunless otherwise noted , \u2122 indicates that the name is a trademark of , or licensed to , st . jude medical or one of its subsidiaries . st . jude medical and the nine - squares symbol are trademarks and service marks of st . jude medical , inc . and its related companies . \u00a92018 st . jude medical , inc . all rights reserved .\nst . jude ceo mike rousseau called muddy waters ' allegations\nwithout merit\nduring a st . jude earnings call wednesday .\nst . jude backs lead - less pacemaker startup nanostim - minneapolis / st . paul business journal\nthe documents filed by st . jude medical with the sec may be obtained free of charge at st . jude medical ' s website at urltoken or at the sec ' s website at www . sec . gov . these documents may also be obtained free of charge from st . jude medical by requesting them by mail at st . jude medical , one st . jude medical drive , st . paul , mn 55117 . attention : investor relations , or by telephone at ( 651 ) 756 - 4347 .\nmike rousseau to succeed dan starks as president and chief executive officer of st . jude medical .\nin 1958 , a swedish business that is now part of st . jude medical developed the world\npremature battery depletion of st . jude medical icd and crt - d devices : fda safety communication\ntwenty - year experience with the st . jude medical biocor bioprosthesis in the aortic position | springerlink\nasianscientist ( mar . 22 , 2011 ) \u2013 st . jude medical , inc . , a global medical device company , today celebrated the grand opening of the st . jude medical advanced technology center asia pacific in beijing , china .\ncardiac interventions today - st . jude medical\u2019s ilumien optis 3 - d pci optimization system approved in europe\nfor more than 40 years , innovative technologies and products from st . jude medical have given people a\ns original patent infringement lawsuit against st . jude medical , which was scheduled for trial in 2001 .\nour operations span four continents , with st . jude medical products sold in more than 100 countries .\nabbott ' s $ 30 billion deal for st . jude medical not seen as job killer - urltoken\nif you have any questions on this topic , please contact st . jude medical crm technical services .\neffects of scuba diving and hyperbaric oxygen therapy on st . jude medical nanostim\u2122 leadless pacemakers ( 269kb )\nst . jude medical , inc . 2006 stock plan is incorporated by reference to exhibit 10 . 1 to st . jude medical\u2019s current report on form 8 - k filed on may 16 , 2006 . *\nabbott laboratories to buy st . jude medical for $ 25 billion medical device manufacturer abbott laboratories has reached a deal to acquire fellow medical device maker st . jude medical in a cash - and - stock deal valued at $ 25 billion . check out this story on urltoken urltoken\nst . jude medical is poised to create a network of advanced technology centers throughout the world , with new centers planned in the u . s . , japan , malaysia , and costa rica . saint jude medical expands into beijing , china ( source : st . jude medical )\nst . jude medical , inc . management incentive compensation plan is incorporated by reference to exhibit 10 . 1 to st . jude medical\u2019s current report on form 8 - k filed on may 11 , 2009 . *\nhome social sciences and the law economics , business , and labor businesses and occupations st . jude medical inc\n, was the last day of trading of st . jude medical shares on the new york stock exchange .\njason lewis claims that st . jude medical put profits ahead of patients , and overcharged on government contracts .\nmedical device manufacturer abbott laboratories has reached a deal to acquire fellow medical device maker st . jude medical in a cash - and - stock deal valued at $ 25 billion .\ntraders on the new york stock exchange hollered about abbott laboratories and st . jude medical on thursday , with abbott\u2019s stock falling roughly 8 percent and st . jude\u2019s increasing 25 percent .\nst . jude medical , with its corporate headquarters in little canada , is the second - largest medical device maker based in the twin cities .\nlast week , st . jude medical also announced the acquisition of cardiovascular technology developer radi medical systems of sweden for $ 250m . in cash .\n1997 \u2013 st . jude breast center st . jude opens north orange county\u2019s first dedicated breast center , offering the newest technology in diagnosis and imaging .\nform of indemnification agreement that st . jude medical has entered into with directors is incorporated by reference to exhibit 10 . 2 to st . jude medical\u2019s annual report on form 10k for the year ended january 1 , 2011 .\ncustomers with questions may contact st . jude medical customer service at : 1 - 866 - 915 - 5065 .\nno one doubts that st . jude medical cardiomems device is novel and path breaking in treating congestive heart failure .\nform of indemnification agreement that st . jude medical has entered into with executive officers is incorporated by reference to exhibit 10 . 1 to st . jude medical\u2019s annual report on form 10k for the year ended january 1 , 2011 .\nthis is the final report of a randomized controlled trial comparing the performance of carbomedics ( carbomedics inc . , austin , tex ) and st . jude medical ( st . jude medical inc , st paul , minn ) bileaflet mechanical heart valve prostheses 10 years after surgery .\ndistribuicao de produtos medicos , lda . ; st . jude medical export ges . m . b . h . (\nprospective randomized comparison of carbomedics and st . jude medical bileaflet mechanical heart valve prostheses : ten - year follow - up\nnmdtechnicalsupport @ urltoken mailing address : st . jude medical inc . neuromodulation products 6901 preston road plano , tx 75024 usa\nst . jude medical did not admit wrongdoing after the settlement , only saying it was \u201cpleased\u201d to have resolved it .\nread nanostim ' s announcement about the financing deal with st . jude here .\nacross the years : st . jude cares for three generations of breast cancer patients\n1958 \u2013 croup st . jude begins using the latest device to treat croup .\nfda warns on abbott ' s st . jude pacemakers and defibrillators | fox business\nst . jude medical , a fortune 500 company is a premier high - tech medical device company that develops innovative medical technology , products and services that improve the lives of patients all over the world . a st . jude medical device is implanted into a human being every 3 seconds of every hour of every business day . headquartered in st . paul , minnesota , st . jude medical is a global company with research , development and manufacturing facilities around the globe .\nst . jude medical , inc . 2000 stock plan , as amended , is incorporated by reference to exhibit 10 . 4 of st . jude medical\u2019s quarterly report on form 10 - q for the quarter ended june 30 , 2006 . *\nst . jude medical , inc . 2002 stock plan , as amended , is incorporated by reference to exhibit 10 . 5 of st . jude medical\u2019s quarterly report on form 10 - q for the quarter ended june 30 , 2006 . *\nst . jude medical , which is headquartered in st . paul , minnesota , has five major focus areas : cardiac rhythm management , atrial fibrillation , cardiac surgery , cardiology and neuromodulation . with this transaction , mediguide will become part of the st . jude medical atrial fibrillation division .\nmr . zellers joined st . jude medical in 2006 as vice president and general counsel for the international division . in october 2011 , he was appointed st . jude medical\u2019s vice president , general counsel and corporate secretary . before joining st . jude medical , he was a partner at armstrong teasdale llp and schiff hardin llp and served as senior counsel at ge healthcare .\nhealth care providers treating patients with heart failure or heart rhythm problems using st . jude medical icd or crt - d devices\nless radiation during catheter interventions - siemens expands its angiography systems with navigation technology from st . jude medical - siemens global website\nmedical director st . jude medical , the former director heart failure institute at oklahoma heart hospital , shares his experience with patient management of heart failure using pa pressure .\nthe following consolidated financial statements of st . jude medical and reports of independent registered public accounting firm as set forth in the financial report included in st . jude medical\u2019s 2012 annual report to shareholders are incorporated herein by reference from exhibit 13 attached hereto :\nheart to heart : crosstown rivals medtronic and st . jude fight to keep the world\nshe likes the mix of music , golf to aid st . jude children\u2019s research hospital\nwhat is the impact of st . jude ' s voluntary pause of nanostim implants ?\nst . jude medical , inc . 1997 stock option plan is incorporated by reference to exhibit 4 . 1 of st . jude medical\u2019s registration statement on form s - 8 filed december 22 , 1997 ( commission file no . 333 - 42945 ) . *\nst . jude medical center has joined an elite group of hospitals certified by the joint commission as an advanced comprehensive stroke center .\nprospective randomized comparison of carbomedics and st . jude medical bileaflet mechanical heart valve prostheses : ten - year follow - up - sciencedirect\nyesterday , i wrote an article about st . jude medical ( nyse : stj ) that talked about the company\u2019s [ \u2026 ]\nangie craig worked at st . jude medical from 2005\u20142015 , working in communications and human resources and helping direct the company\u2019s pac .\nheadquartered in st . paul , minnesota , st . jude medical develops medical technology in four major areas that include cardiac rhythm management , atrial fibrillation , cardiovascular and neuromodulation . st . jude medical first entered the chinese market in 1996 , and also has sales offices in beijing , guangzhou and both a sales office and distribution center in shanghai .\nst . jude medical , inc . 2007 stock incentive plan , as amended and restated ( 2011 ) , is incorporated by reference to exhibit 10 . 1 to st . jude medical\u2019s current report on form 8 - k filed on may 13 , 2011 . *\nst . jude medical is headquartered in st . paul , minnesota , usa . our headquarters is also home to a state - of - the - art advanced technology center , where medical professionals can learn about and train with our innovative medical devices and technologies .\nabout st . jude medical st . jude medical is a global medical device manufacturer dedicated to transforming the treatment of some of the world\u2019s most expensive epidemic diseases . the company does this by developing cost - effective medical technologies that save and improve lives of patients around the world . headquartered in st . paul , minn . , st . jude medical has four major clinical focus areas that include cardiac rhythm management , atrial fibrillation , cardiovascular and neuromodulation . for more information , please visit urltoken or follow us on twitter @ stjudemedicalir .\nst . jude medical , inc . amended and restated 1995 stock option plan ( formerly the quest medical , inc . 1995 stock option plan ) is incorporated by reference to exhibit 10 . 12 of st . jude medical\u2019s annual report on form 10 - k for the year ended december 31 , 2005 . *\nst . jude medical , inc . amended and restated 1998 stock option plan ( formerly the quest medical , inc . 1998 stock option plan ) is incorporated by reference to exhibit 10 . 13 of st . jude medical\u2019s annual report on form 10 - k for the year ended december 31 , 2005 . *\nsource : st . jude medical , inc . disclaimer : this article does not necessarily reflect the views of asianscientist or its staff .\nst . jude medical , inc . management savings plan , restated effective january 1 , 2008 , is incorporated by reference to exhibit 10 . 1 of st . jude medical\u2019s current report on form 8 - k filed on october 29 , 2008 . first amendment to the st . jude medical , inc . management savings plan is incorporated by reference to exhibit 4 . 2 to st . jude medical ' s registration statement on form s - 8 filed on august 8 , 2012 ( commission file no . 333 - 183158 ) . *\nst . jude medical , inc . 2007 employee stock purchase plan , as amended effective august 1 , 2012 , is incorporated by reference to exhibit 10 . 1 to st . jude medical\u2019s current report on form 8 - k filed on may 4 , 2012 . *\nmanuel a . villafana founds st . jude medical , inc . to develop , market , and make the bileaflet mechanical heart valve .\nst . jude medical , inc . .\ninternational directory of company histories . . retrieved july 09 , 2018 from urltoken urltoken\nst . jude medical , inc . .\ninternational directory of company histories . . retrieved july 09 , 2018 from urltoken urltoken\nat this year ' s annual advamed conference in san diego in october , a st . jude medical executive vigorously defended the price .\nst . jude\u2019s ( nyse : stj ) investment is contingent on nanostim meeting clinical milestones .\n) - - st . jude medical , inc . ( nyse : stj ) today announced that its board of directors has implemented a leadership transition plan that capitalizes on the strength of the st . jude medical management team . effective january 1 , 2016 , michael t . rousseau will become president and chief executive officer ( ceo ) and a member of the st . jude medical board of directors . daniel j . starks , following a distinguished career as st . jude medical\u2019s chairman , president and chief executive officer , has decided to retire from his position as president and chief executive officer and has been elected executive chairman of the st . jude medical board of directors .\n\u201cwith all the new developments in the medical industry it is important that corporations such as st . jude medical partner with societies , institutions and physicians to help drive continuous learning . aphrs is pleased to partner with st . jude medical to help provide a training experience that will be beneficial to clinicians throughout asia . \u201d\nform of severance agreement between st . jude medical , inc . and executive officers hired prior to december 10 , 2012 is incorporated by reference to exhibit 10 . 1 to st . jude medical\u2019s current report on form 8 - k filed on january 7 , 2009 . *\nshaye mandle , ceo of medical alley , a trade group that represents the minnesota medical technology sector , said the industry community should be \u201cproud as a community of the work st . jude does\u2026 i think angie should be proud of her time at st . jude . \u201d\nabout 6 percent of st . jude\u2019s revenue comes from the asia pacific , according to recent earnings reports . st . jude would not release how much of that revenue comes from china .\ntwo separate studies published in 2014 and 2016 found similar issues with st . jude ' s defibrillator batteries . still , st . jude continued to sell the older models that were recalled .\nform of severance agreement between st . jude medical , inc . and executive officers hired on or after december 10 , 2012 . * #\n\u201cst . jude medical\u2019s mission is to transform the treatment of expensive epidemic diseases where medical device technology can improve patient care and reduce the costs of health care , \u201d continued starks . \u201cmike\u2019s vision , expertise and proven track record at st . jude medical make him a natural choice for ceo . today ' s announcement underscores our deep bench of talent and , together , we will ensure a seamless transition for the benefit of all st . jude medical stakeholders . \u201d\nfor more : st . jude puts the nanostim leadless pacemaker in its first u . s . patient st . jude medical grabs nanostim for $ 123 . 5m , gaining ce marked leadless pacer nanostim reports early human success with leadless pacer\namendment , dated as of october 23 , 2008 , to the st . jude medical , inc . 2000 stock plan is incorporated by reference to exhibit 10 . 3 of st . jude medical\u2019s quarterly report on form 10 - q for the quarter ended september 27 , 2008 . *\namendment , dated as of october 23 , 2008 , to the st . jude medical , inc . 2002 stock plan is incorporated by reference to exhibit 10 . 4 of st . jude medical\u2019s quarterly report on form 10 - q for the quarter ended september 27 , 2008 . *\namendment , dated as of october 23 , 2008 , to the st . jude medical , inc . 2006 stock plan is incorporated by reference to exhibit 10 . 5 of st . jude medical\u2019s quarterly report on form 10 - q for the quarter ended september 27 , 2008 . *\nthere have been no reports of patient injury associated with the malfunction , st . jude said .\nmr . starks has served on st . jude medical\u2019s board of directors since 1996 and has been chairman , president and chief executive officer of st . jude medical since may 2004 . previously , mr . starks was president and chief operating officer of st . jude medical from february 2001 to may 2004 . from april 1998 to february 2001 , he was president and chief executive officer of our cardiac rhythm management division , and prior to that , mr . starks was chief executive officer and president of daig corporation , a wholly - owned subsidiary of st . jude medical .\nst . jude medical inc . has secured an exclusive option to buy nanostim inc . , a startup that\u2019s developing a lead - less pacemaker .\namendment , dated as of october 23 , 2008 , to the st . jude medical , inc . 1997 stock option plan is incorporated by reference to exhibit 10 . 2 of st . jude medical\u2019s quarterly report on form 10 - q for the quarter ended september 27 , 2008 . *\nin april , st . jude medical announced that it would pay about $ 72 million for cyberonics inc . , which was based in webster ,\nif you received your device outside of australia , canada or the united states , please contact the st . jude medical distributor in your area .\nimplants of st . jude medical ' s leadless pacemaker nanostim have been halted following a few reports of lost pacing and telemetry with the device .\nlittle canada - based st . jude led an equity investment in nanostim as part of the deal .\nlet\u2019s talk about st . jude specifically . how and why did you decide to short the stock ?\nabbott agreed to buy out st . jude stockholders for $ 25 billion in cash and stock and assume another $ 5 . 7 billion in existing st . jude debt . company executives gave no indication that the transition will trigger an outflow of the 3 , 000 jobs st . jude has in minnesota .\nwhat is the impact of st . jude ' s voluntary pause of nanostim implants ? | mddi online\nthe seven reports of problems occurred between 29 and 37 months after implant , st . jude said .\neric fain , previously president of st . jude\u2019s implantable electronic systems division , has been promoted to group president of st . jude medical and will now oversee all clinical , regulatory and research and development activities across the company . over the next several months , fain will lead the integration of that division and the cardiovascular and ablation technologies division into one cohesive st . jude medical research and development organization .\nst . jude medical picks lawrence lehmkuhl as president and chief ,\nthe wall street journal , february 12 , 1985 , p . 47 .\nyour trust is our main concern so these ratings for st . jude medical are shared ' as is ' from employees in line with our community guidelines\nseptember 3 , 2013 \u2013 st . jude medical inc . announced u . s . food and drug administration ( fda ) approval and first use of mediguide enable ablation catheters . the ablation catheters , which are used to treat specific irregular heartbeats , expand the mediguide platform for st . jude medical .\nlewis said that craig couldn\u2019t claim an influential role at st . jude medical without taking some responsibility for some of the company\u2019s troubles in the past .\nstuart m . essig , ph . d . , st . jude medical director , chairperson of the compensation committee , and member of the governance and nominating committee said , \u201cover the last 16 years , i\u2019ve watched mike execute his vision at st . jude medical , and i am convinced he is the right leader for the company today . the board is very confident st . jude medical has the leadership to drive success for many years to come . \u201d\nhealth care giant abbott laboratories ( abt ) has reached a deal to acquire medical device maker st . jude medical ( stj ) in a cash - and - stock deal valued at $ 25 billion .\nthere are over 600 companies in the medical technology field based in minnesota , but a handful of big players account for the vast majority of revenue \u2014 and st . jude medical is one of them .\nlike other medical device companies , st . jude medical is an influential presence in washington , and has bankrolled the campaigns of republican and democratic lawmakers to the tune of $ 770 , 000 since 2000 .\nst . jude medical has completed the previously announced acquisition of thoratec corporation , a leader in mechanical circulatory support technology for the treatment of advanced heart failure .\nindenture , dated as of july 28 , 2009 , between st . jude medical , inc . and u . s . bank national association , as trustee , is incorporated by reference to exhibit 4 . 1 to st . jude medical\u2019s current report on form 8 - k filed on july 28 , 2009 .\nst . jude medical , inc . .\ninternational directory of company histories . . encyclopedia . com . ( july 9 , 2018 ) . urltoken\nst . jude medical , inc . .\ninternational directory of company histories . . encyclopedia . com . ( july 9 , 2018 ) . urltoken\nmyken ps ( 2005 ) seventeen - year experience with the st . jude medical biocor porcine bioprosthesis . j heart valve dis 14 ( 4 ) : 486\u2013492\nst . jude medical and sulzer - carbomedics provided financial support for a clerical assistant for the duration of this study . none of the authors received any financial benefit from st . jude medical or sulzer carbomedics inc , and these companies did not participate in the design , conduct , or analysis of the trial .\nwouldn\u2019t it be the responsible thing for a medical security company to alert st . jude of any vulnerabilities ? after all , there are lives at stake .\n1975 \u2013 special care unit st . jude medical center opens orange county\u2019s first special care unit , a specialized unit to monitor the most seriously ill patients .\nthe st . jude medical\u2122 masters series bileaflet implantable mechanical heart valve set the standard for heart valves . more than 2 million have been implanted since 1977 .\n1972 \u2013 robot chemist st . jude introduces the \u201crobot chemist , \u201d the predecessor to automated chemistry testing .\nwe are often confused with the st . jude children\u2019s research hospital . we applaud the work of the hospital but are not affiliated with its facility , employees or patients . visit st . jude children\u2019s research hospital .\nthe letter ties together two controversies that , until wednesday , had been separate headaches for st . jude .\ni think st . jude has handled all this pretty well , pretty thoroughly ,\nmiles said .\nst . jude ' s shareholders are scheduled to vote oct . 26 on abbott ' s acquisition offer .\nst . jude and abbott announced tuesday they plan to divest several products in an attempt to satisfy regulators .\nhey , i can crank on health care executives all day but aside from an unnecessarily long description of the medical device industry and st . jude , which really just amounts to pointing out repeatedly that st . jude is a medical device company , i ' m not seeing a lot of substance . likewise the well known and established fact craig is a former st . jude executive is common knowledge pretending to expose ' .\nst . jude medical , inc . amended and restated 2000 stock option plan ( formerly the advanced neuromodulation systems , inc . 2000 stock option plan ) is incorporated by reference to exhibit 10 . 14 of st . jude medical\u2019s annual report on form 10 - k for the year ended december 31 , 2005 . *\nst . jude medical , inc . amended and restated 2002 stock option plan ( formerly the advanced neuromodulation systems , inc . 2002 stock option plan ) is incorporated by reference to exhibit 10 . 16 of st . jude medical\u2019s annual report on form 10 - k for the year ended december 31 , 2005 . *\nst . jude medical , inc . amended and restated 2004 stock incentive plan ( formerly the advanced neuromodulation systems , inc . 2004 stock incentive plan ) is incorporated by reference to exhibit 10 . 17 of st . jude medical\u2019s annual report on form 10 - k for the year ended december 31 , 2005 . *\nst jude medical has launched a real - time cardiac navigation and visualisation technology that evaluates vascular and cardiac anatomy on a recorded fluoroscopic image instead of live fluoroscopy .\nfirst supplemental indenture , dated as of july 28 , 2009 , between st . jude medical , inc . and u . s . bank national association , as trustee , is incorporated by reference to exhibit 4 . 2 to st . jude medical\u2019s current report on form 8 - k filed on july 28 , 2009 .\n1964 \u2013 first pacemaker a young surgeon named paul ovando , m . d . , implants the orange county\u2019s first cardiac pacemaker at st . jude medical center .\nin 2015 , st . jude medical provided more than $ 23 . 3 million in cash and in - kind product donations to important causes and organizations worldwide .\nthe bc medical journal is a general medical journal published by doctors of bc . it provides continuing medical education with a focus on evidence - based medicine .\nmr . northenscold joined st . jude medical in 2001 as vice president , finance and administration of daig corporation , a wholly - owned subsidiary of st . jude medical . in march 2003 , he was named vice president , administration and in november 2007 he was promoted to vice president , information technology and chief information officer .\nst . jude medical , inc . amended and restated 2001 employee stock option plan ( formerly the advanced neuromodulation systems , inc . 2001 employee stock option plan ) is incorporated by reference to exhibit 10 . 15 of st . jude medical\u2019s annual report on form 10 - k for the year ended december 31 , 2005 . *\n2009 \u2013 robotic catheter ablation st . jude medical center is the first hospital in southern california to offer robotic catheter ablation\u2014an innovative minimally invasive technique to treat cardiac arrhythmias .\nrepublicans\u2019 strategy in attacking craig\u2019s career has centered on two things : connecting her to problems at st . jude medical , and highlighting her work with the company pac .\nst . jude medical , as a manufacturer , does not provide clinical or medical treatment recommendations to people with a medical condition . we urge you to contact your physician directly regarding any questions specific to your situation . if this is an emergency , contact your local paramedics .\nagreement and plan of merger and reorganization , dated as of october 15 , 2010 , among st . jude medical , inc . , asteroid subsidiary corporation and aga medical holdings , inc . , is incorporated by reference to exhibit 2 . 1 to st . jude medical\u2019s registration statement on form s - 4 filed on october 20 , 2010 ( commission file no . 333 - 170045 ) .\npursuant to the terms of the merger agreement , upon completion of the acquisition , st . jude medical became a wholly - owned subsidiary of abbott . as a result of the completion of the acquisition , jan . 4 , 2017 , was the last day of trading of st . jude medical shares on the new york stock exchange .\nst . jude medical is a global medical device manufacturer dedicated to transforming the treatment of some of the world\u2019s most expensive epidemic diseases . the company does this by developing cost - effective medical technologies that save and improve lives of patients around the world . headquartered in st . paul , minn . , st . jude medical has four major clinical focus areas that include cardiac rhythm management , atrial fibrillation , cardiovascular and neuromodulation . for more information , please visit urltoken or follow us on twitter @ stjudemedicalir .\nst . jude has sought to expand into faster - growing segments of medical needs , particularly treating heart failure , which executive chairman dan starks has predicted could become the largest market for medical device technology over the next decade .\nst . jude medical inc . announced tuesday that it is further streamlining operations and shuffling its management team as part of a multiyear strategy begun in 2012 to improve growth .\nst . jude medical is a global medical device manufacturer dedicated to transforming the treatment of some of the world\u2019s most expensive epidemic diseases . the company does this by developing cost - effective medical technologies that save and improve lives of patients around the world . headquartered in st . paul , minn . , st . jude medical has four major clinical focus areas that include cardiac rhythm management , atrial fibrillation , cardiovascular and neuromodulation . for more information , please visit urltoken or follow us on twitter @ sjm _ media .\nthe centers provide education and training to physicians from across a continent to st . jude equipment in the areas of cardiology , cardiac surgery and arrhythmia management . plus , it primes physicians in the region to use st . jude products .\nan fda warning letter ties together two controversies that , until wednesday , had been separate headaches for st . jude .\nbut would - be donors to st . jude or any other charity would do well to note the following passage :\nsoon after the article was posted , a reader in u . k . pointed out that optim is actually not developed by st . jude medical at all , but by another medical technology company in which he is an investor .\nafter 40 years of making heart valves and other medical devices in minnesota , st . jude medical announced plans thursday to sell itself to illinois - based abbott laboratories in a blockbuster deal with a price tag eclipsing $ 30 billion .\nduring the call wednesday , white also praised medical device company st . jude medical ' s handling of recent controversies over its products , saying he doesn ' t expect those issues to hinder abbott ' s acquisition of the company .\nst . jude medical cuts its revenue expectation for its novel congestive heart failure management device . did a medtronic executive have it right when he described cardiomems as an expensive solution ?\ntwo st . jude medical ( nyse : stj ) strategies intersected on tuesday as the maker of new innovative medical devices unveiled the latest of its advanced technology centers in one of the world\u2019s most coveted med - tech markets : china .\nmr . fecho joined st . jude medical in 2005 as director of quality for the cardiovascular division , served as vice president of quality for the cardiovascular division from 2008 to 2012 and became vice president , global quality in january 2012 . prior to joining st . jude medical , he worked in research and development and quality operations for boston scientific , inc .\nmore than 2 , 000 physicians from asia will visit the china center annually , st . jude stated in a release .\nst . jude medical takes a proactive approach to protecting the security of our devices and privacy of confidential personal data . read our statement about our commitment to product and information security .\nthe st . jude medical advanced technology center asia pacific officially opened on tuesday morning in beijing . it\u2019s the latest of a series of st . jude training centers to roll out across the globe . the first was opened in brussels , belgium , in 2008 and st . jude broke ground on a manufacturing facility and training center in malaysia earlier this month . other centers are planned for japan , costa rica and the united states .\naccording to st . jude medical\u2019s press release , the ilumien optis system provides enhancements to st . jude medical\u2019s ilumien system , including newly developed stent planning software tools to aid in the treatment of cad . the ilumien platform integrates fractional flow reserve ( ffr ) technology , which measures pressure inside the coronary arteries , and intravascular optical coherence tomography ( oct ) imaging technology .\nform of non - qualified stock option agreement ( amended 2011 ) and related notice of non - qualified stock option grant under the st . jude medical , inc . 2002 stock plan , as amended , is incorporated by reference to exhibit 10 . 1 to st . jude medical\u2019s quarterly report on form 10 - q for the quarter ended july 2 , 2011 . *\nmediguide\u2019s technology increases the accuracy and information available during certain minimally invasive procedures , while reducing radiation exposure for both the patient and medical staff . after a prolonged silent period , israeli medical device developer mediguide last week announced that it has been acquired by us company st . jude medical for $ 283 million .\n, chairman and chief executive officer , abbott .\nthe addition of st . jude medical strengthens our global medical device leadership while offering innovative products to address more areas of care , in more physicians ' offices and hospitals around the world .\nmanufacturing st . jude medical \u2013 arecibo santana industrial park interior lot a road # 2 , km 67 . 5 arecibo , 00612 , puerto rico phone : + 787 - 650 - 1750\ns heart valve was found in the marriage of a bileaflet design , created by st . jude engineers , and its anti -\nso , will maguire reveal how much st . jude pays to license the polymer ? \u201cnot a chance , \u201d maguire said .\nst . jude medical , inc . ( sjm ) is the world ' s leading maker of mechanical heart valves and serves physicians worldwide with medical devices for cardiovascular applications . based in st . paul , minnesota , the company maintains additional operations in massachusetts , canada , puerto rico , and belgium . approximately 1 , 500 medical centers in 75 countries actively use sjm products .\nst . jude medical , penang is also the site for regional shared services centre , providing innovative solutions streamlining the way we provide services to our business to achieve world - class operational excellence .\nit looks like something went wrong on our end and we cannot connect you to the page you are looking for . please use the links here to discover more about st . jude medical .\nwhile the relationship with st . jude has been good for aortech , the future lies beyond st . jude and the cardiac pacing / icd business . other applications of the technology are already being cemented \u2014 the company has announced applications in breast implants and sensors .\nbank of america merrill lynch is acting as financial advisor to st . jude medical . gibson , dunn & crutcher llp is serving as legal counsel to st . jude medical . guggenheim securities is acting as financial advisor to thoratec , and latham & watkins llp is serving as legal counsel . centerview partners provided a fairness opinion to the board of directors of thoratec in connection with the transaction .\nform of restricted stock award agreement ( amended 2011 ) and related restricted stock award certificate for restricted stock granted prior to december 10 , 2012 under the st . jude medical , inc . 2007 stock incentive plan , is incorporated by reference to exhibit 10 . 6 to st . jude medical ' s quarterly report on form 10 - q for the quarter ended july 2 , 2011 . *\nwith the st . jude deal , abbott said it expects to become a leader in nearly every sector of the cardiovascular device market .\nabbott agreed to pay $ 46 . 75 in cash and 0 . 8708 shares of its common stock for every share of st . jude medical . taken together , the deal equals about $ 85 per share of st . jude stock , reflecting a 37 % premium on wednesday ' s closing price of $ 61 . 97 .\nst . jude medical , inc . j . c . weigelt , 651 - 756 - 4347 investor relations jweigelt @ urltoken or kristi warner , 651 - 756 - 2085 media relations kwarner @ urltoken\non october 10 , 2016 , st . jude medical sent notification letters to customers and health care providers informing them of the possibility of premature battery depletion in affected icd and crt - d devices .\n\u201cwe look forward to working with the st . jude medical team , \u201d said gera strommer , president and ceo of mediguide , who is expected to join st . jude medical alongside uzi eichler , senior vice president of technology for mediguide . \u201cwith their support , we will have the resources to more fully capitalize on mediguide\u2019s innovations and successfully move through the next stage of our development plans . \u201d\nexposing st . jude medical nanostim\u2122 leadless pacemakers to pressures greater than that listed below has not yet been evaluated , and may cause hermetic failure , and subsequent circuitry damage or loss of pacing function .\ncommenting on the acquisition , st . jude medical chairman , president and chief executive officer daniel j . starks said , \u201cst . jude medical\u2019s acquisition of cardiomems shows our commitment to providing innovative medical device solutions that reduce the burden of complex diseases like heart failure , both on patients and health care systems . the cardiomems hf system achieves this goal by setting a new treatment paradigm for heart failure that reduces hospitalizations and improves the quality of life for patients . \u201d\n( reuters ) - medical device maker st . jude medical inc said on friday it has notified doctors to stop implants of one of its cardiac pacemakers , citing reports of problems with electronic data reporting caused by a battery malfunction that could put patients at risk .\ncraig , 44 , spent a decade as an executive at st . jude medical , the fortune 500 medical technology company based in little canada , and has touted her work there as a primary reason why 2nd district voters should choose her to serve in congress .\nst . jude received the beacon award for excellence from the american association of critical - care nurses . among the approximate 420 hospitals in california , st . jude is one of only 24 hospitals to earn the prestigious recognition , and one of only three in orange county .\nst . jude medical , inc . j . c . weigelt , 651 - 756 - 4347 investor relations jweigelt @ urltoken or candace steele flippin , 651 - 756 - 3029 media relations csflippin @ urltoken\nthe information set forth under the caption proposal to ratify the appointment of independent registered public accounting firm in st . jude medical\u2019s proxy statement for the 2012 annual meeting of shareholders is incorporated herein by reference .\nform of restricted stock units award agreement ( amended 2011 ) and related restricted stock units award certificate for restricted stock units granted prior to december 10 , 2012 under the st . jude medical , inc . 2007 stock incentive plan , is incorporated by reference to exhibit 10 . 7 to st . jude medical ' s quarterly report on form 10 - q for the quarter ended july 2 , 2011 . *\nst . jude medical , which is now part of abbott laboratories , failed to appropriately correct issues found in some of its cardiovascular devices , according to the u . s . food and drug administration .\nfast forward to thursday morning , when the new st . jude ceo , michael rousseau , was quoted in a joint news release with abbott praising the definitive agreement between the two companies :\ntoday ' s announcement is an exciting next chapter for st . jude medical ,\nthe statement said .\nour combined scale will expand the global reach , competitiveness and impact of our medical device innovation .\npursuant to the terms of the merger agreement , upon completion of the acquisition , st . jude medical became a wholly - owned subsidiary of abbott . as a result of the completion of the acquisition ,\n2004 \u2013 open mri st . jude medical center offers open mri , combining state - of - the - art capabilities with a non - claustrophobic design , providing high resolution images of the body\u2019s structures .\nit\u2019s that last thing craig has touted most on the campaign trail : in campaign materials and advertising , she\u2019s emphasized in particular st . jude medical\u2019s initiatives to hire veterans and advance women in the company .\nst . jude shares were off 71 cents , or nearly 1 percent , at $ 78 . 30 on the new york stock exchange .\nin the past , st . jude has staunchly defended the safety of its products and even filed a defamation lawsuit against its cybersecurity critics .\nalso , in august , investment firm muddy waters capital asked that st . jude ' s pacemakers and implantable defibrillators be recalled , saying they were vulnerable to cyberattacks that could cause them to malfunction . st . jude denied those allegations and sued muddy waters and others , accusing them of releasing false information to lower the value of st . jude ' s stock so they could profit through a short - selling scheme .\nat st . jude medical center , we are proud to serve the healthcare and medical needs of people throughout southern california . find out about our specialties by clicking the option above , or search through all of our services by choosing the letter or search to the left .\ninspectors with the u . s . food and drug administration on wednesday slapped st . jude medical with a warning letter accusing the medical device maker of failing to properly investigate problems with the batteries in its implantable defibrillators and the cybersecurity of its at - home monitoring equipment .\nst jude medical cardiovascular and ablation technologies division president frank callaghan said that the company is committed to developing technologies that minimise radiation exposure in the ep lab , improve procedural repeatability and increase clinical and economic efficiency .\nform of non - qualified stock option agreement ( amended 2011 ) and related notice of non - qualified stock option grant for options granted prior to december 10 , 2012 under the st . jude medical , inc . 2007 stock incentive plan , is incorporated by reference to exhibit 10 . 4 of st . jude medical ' s quarterly report on form 10 - q for the quarter ended july 2 , 2011 . *\nform of restricted stock award agreement and related restricted stock award certificate for stock options granted on or after december 10 , 2012 under the st . jude medical , inc . 2007 stock incentive plan . * #\nthe leapfrog group , a national nonprofit health care ratings organization , awarded st . jude medical center an \u201ca\u201d rating for the hospital\u2019s commitment to keeping patients safe while meeting the highest safety standards in the nation .\ndorfman , john r . ,\nst . jude medical shares will reap rewards for long term investors , some managers say ,\nthe wall street journal , january 17 , 1994 , p . c2 .\nst . jude medical , penang was established in 2009 as a state of the art manufacturing facility and is now adding global services to our portfolio . a career at st . jude medical will put you at the leading edge of cardiac , neurological and chronic pain solutions that change people ' s lives ! if you would like to join us in saving and enhancing lives , we would like to hear from you !\nst . jude medical will purchase all outstanding shares of mediguide , including elbit\u2019s holdings , for a total of $ 283m . in cash and the assumption of net liabilities totaling approximately $ 17m . st . jude medical will pay $ 138m . of the purchase price in december 2008 , with the balance due in two subsequent payments of $ 111m . in november 2009 and up to $ 34m . in april 2010 .\nthe company , founded in 1976 , specializes in cardiovascular technology like pacemakers and defibrillators . earlier this year , multinational healthcare corporation abbott laboratories agreed to buy st . jude medical for a reported $ 25 billion ."]}
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added benefits .\nthe sitecues user interface is available in these languages : english , french , german , spanish , polish and swedish . additionally , sitecues provides text - to - speech in these languages ( with dialects in parentheses ) : english ( america , british , australian ) , french ( european and canadian ) , german , icelandic . italian , norwegian , polish , portuguese ( european and brazilian ) , romanian , russian , spanish ( european and american ) , swedish , turkish , welsh . if your website supports multiple languages , sitecues will support each language as long as the proper language attribute is included in your html markup . please contact us if you have any questions about language support .\nsitecues is licensed on an annual basis , at a cost determined by a variety of metrics including but not exclusive to the traffic on your website and number of constituents that you serve . sitecues offers different packages of services to different verticals . we have a service that is right sized for large , medium and small corporations as well as government agencies , state and local governments , universities , schools systems and non - profits . for a price quote , contact\nmouse users can take advantage of one - touch read , which zooms content even more . after zooming the entire page with sitecues , move your mouse to something you want to read , and press spacebar to zoom in more .\nonce we give you the sitecues integration code , you can use it on any website your organization maintains . this guarantees uninterrupted service for users , and no surprises for you . your organization does not need to maintain a list of urls that belong to your website . rather , sitecues will track usage of your customer id across urls . it will be our job to check with you if we see any potential unlicensed usage from a third party . for more information , contact\nmanchester , vt - - ( marketwired - jan 29 , 2014 ) - ai squared , the makers of zoomtext , the world ' s # 1 low vision access software , announces sitecues , an assistive technology that builds magnification and reading capabilities right into websites .\nsitecues by ai squared is a turnkey saas ( software as a service ) solution that is easily integrated into existing websites . with a very simple implementation , website owners can make their sites easier to read , hear and consume content thus making their sites more inclusive and enjoyable to visit .\nalex is a quality assurance engineer who uses a variety of qa testing methodologies to execute manual and automated tests to confirm functionality performance of sitecues . he creates and execute test plans , test scripts and test cases , as well as assists in isolating issues that may occur during the development or release cycles .\nexamples of markup sitecues will process includes : < h1 > - < h6 > , < p > , < li > , lang , alt , title , aria - label and aria - labelledby . one current feature that processes markup is the mouse highlight feature . the highlighter , which chooses which content belongs together when the user mouses over it , is aware of list items , paragraphs , and headings . in the future , we will allow sites to use wai - aria markup to help control the exact behavior of sitecues features , such as screen reading , keyboard navigation , content highlighting , tts , and the article reading view .\nsitecues is designed with scalability in mind . our saas service , built on amazon web services , allows us a fast and seamless ability to scale our infrastructure in order to meet customer needs . our server solutions , firewalls , and databases are designed to be fault tolerant and concurrently support one to tens of millions of users .\ndavid drives sitecues\u2019 marketing efforts , including all digital and traditional marketing , lead generation , and go - to - market strategy . david has over 15 years of experience in a number of marketing and strategy roles in high tech . prior to sitecues , david worked in operational roles and as a management consultant for cartesian ( nasdaq : crtn ) . while with cartesian , david led over 100 client engagements , primarily focused on market assessment , product commercialization and data analytics . david has also managed marketing and operations for a number of consulting practices . david is a zoomtext user who holds a phd in chemistry from the university of california san diego and a b . a . from williams college .\nmanchester , vt and fort wayne , in - - ( marketwired - may 1 , 2014 ) - ai squared , the maker of zoomtext and sitecues ; and gw micro , the creator of window - eyes , have merged into one company . with this merger , the companies will combine their talents to better assist computer users who are blind or visually impaired .\nthe metrics collected by sitecues will be delivered via a web interface that customers will log into . this web interface will be secured by - customer in order to protect the data , and will be available only through a secure https connection . the data presented in the dashboard and spreadsheet format can be exported by the customer for use in other data analysis tools .\none - touch read can also read content aloud . turn this on in the sitecues panel , available when hovering over the small in - page toolbar . just click on the speech button ( a head with sound waves coming out of it ) to turn speech on . next , move your mouse over something you want to read , and press the spacebar key .\n\u201cmuch of our membership is comprised of federal contractors who are actively looking to go above and beyond the ofccp regulations that they are obligated to comply with , \u201d commented bill warren , executive director of directemployers association . \u201cby enabling sitecues tools on their disability - focused sites , our members will have the ability to improve their site accessibility and provide further proof of positive recruitment measures . \u201d\nkimberly has been in the assistive technology field for 25 years . she has provided training , assessments , and product sales to the va , helen keller national , braille institute , lighthouse for the blind , services for the blind and visually impaired , commission for the blind , easter seals , ccb , nfb , ucb , and many other organizations kimberly handles sales relationships for all of ai squared products , including sitecues .\nwhile metrics have the ability to show the success of providing at to visitors , another of our goals is to provide our partners with the relevant and accurate data necessary to identify problem areas and improve the experience for all visitors . when used in conjunction with your own website analytics you will be able to determine buying power of users with disabilities , impact of sitecues on customer service , conversion rates , satisfaction levels , etc .\nindianapolis , march 24 , 2015 ( globe newswire ) \u2014 directemployers association , a leading nonprofit provider of ofccp compliance and recruitment marketing solutions , announces it has partnered with sitecues by ai squared to enhance job - searching capabilities for individuals with disabilities . through this collaboration , directemployers will now offer employers the opportunity to enhance their disability - focused job portals with zoom and speech capabilities , making employment opportunities more accessible for people with vision or language barriers .\nai square d is the global leader in assistive technology since 1987 . in addition to sitecues saas , ai squared produces zoomtext , the world\u2019s best - selling computer screen magnification and reading software . ai squared products and services are sold in 40 + countries , and localized in 23 languages . selected enterprise and government customers include : boeing , fidelity , ibm , jpmorgan chase , us equal employment opportunity commission , us department of veterans affairs , and wal - mart .\nsitecues is from vfo , the maker of jaws and zoomtext . for more than 40 years , we have been a leading global assistive technology provider for the visually impaired . the vfo brands , ai squared , freedom scientific and optelec , have a long history of providing innovative solutions to help blind and low vision individuals reach their full potential . vfo customers include government agencies , small business , fortune 500 enterprises , and individual consumers . vfo products are available in more than 70 countries worldwide .\nthe web today is a necessity , not a luxury . we believe that everyone should have equal access to all digital content . to achieve this vision , a corporation needs to make compliance a priority , but making websites accessible is just the beginning . truly equal access means putting free and intuitive at in as many people ' s hands as may be benefited ; making it easier and more enjoyable to use the web . sitecues is one example of ai squared ' s continued commitment to making web accessibility simple .\npeople vary greatly , but the web is currently delivered as though one size fits all . with sitecues , website owners can better serve boomers , seniors and individuals with age related diminished vision , severe low vision and other visual and print difficulties . this demographic with gradual sensory loss exceeds 100m in the us alone and has an online purchasing power that exceeds $ 150 billion ( according to forrester ) . corporations , organizations , federal and local governments and associations will be able to reach and engage this audience , resulting in more page views , decreased abandonment rates and ultimately higher customer loyalty .\nour mission is to provide a full family of computer accessibility solutions for users who are low vision or blind , whether they access digital information via their desktop , the web or their mobile device ,\nsaid david wu , ceo of ai squared .\nearlier this year , we commercially launched sitecues , a product which enables website owners to build accessibility tools right into their websites . today ' s merger with gw micro rounds out our mantra of ' we ' ve got accessibility covered ' - - with our combined forces , we can now deliver an even wider range of computer access solutions .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nzoomtext is the world ' s number one screen magnifier and text - to - speech software package that allows people who are visually impaired to use a computer with ease . window - eyes is a popular screen reader that enables people who are blind to be fully independent on the computer by translating visual information into speech and / or braille .\nthe need for assistive technology continues to grow . according to the world health organization , over 285 million people in the world are considered visually impaired ; 39 million of those are blind , and 246 million have moderate to severe visual impairments .\nthe merger of ai squared and gw micro brings together two companies that offer great solutions for the millions of microsoft customers around the world who are blind or visually impaired ,\nsaid rob sinclair , chief accessibility officer at microsoft .\nwe are also delighted that ai squared will continue to develop and support the window - eyes for office offer as many of our customers rely on this screen reading solution to enable access to windows , office and other microsoft products ,\nsinclair said .\ndan weirich , co - founder of gw micro and now vice president at ai squared , said he is thrilled to incorporate window - eyes into the ai squared product family .\nit ' s a natural fit ,\nweirich said .\ncombining our companies will strengthen ai squared ' s global presence in the assistive technology industry , allowing us to serve even more customers .\nweirich noted that many customers using web and computer accessibility tools inevitably progress further along the visual impairment spectrum during their lifetime . as a result , they will require more advanced assistive technology as their needs change . with the merger , ai squared will be in a better position to assist those customers , developing products that provide a seamless transition and user experience as customers adapt to their changing vision .\nai squared will continue to offer window - eyes and its related products as they were previously offered by gw micro . in addition , a free and fully featured version of window - eyes will continue to be available via the window - eyes offer for users of microsoft office as part of the recently announced partnership with microsoft and gw micro . the gw micro team will remain in indiana as part of the ai squared team , which is headquartered in vermont .\nabout gw micro : gw micro , inc . ( urltoken ) has been a trusted pioneer in the assistive technology industry since 1990 ; it has led with innovative , customer - driven solutions , and the gw micro team has always been proud of its description as the voice of vision .\nfor a better experience using this site , please upgrade to a modern web browser .\nimplement on a trial basis on your website . pay month - to - month and cancel at anytime .\nwe had already taken the steps to ensure urltoken was accessible for the people with disabilities , and we wanted to see what we could do to go that extra mile .\n. for more than 40 years , we have been a leading global assistive technology provider for the visually impaired . vfo products are available in more than 70 countries worldwide .\nour mission is to make the web more usable for the broadest possible audience . we also seek to increase awareness of assistive technology and web accessibility . we do this by creating cutting - edge technology that is easy to implement and use .\nmarc brings a 20 year track record of accelerating revenue growth and strengthening operations for entrepreneurial companies that leverage technology and serve fortune 1000 organizations . marc ' s business adventures outside the us include opening consulting practices in australia , new zealand , hong kong , singapore , taiwan , malaysia and indonesia and managing a half billion dollar brand for the largest retailer in southeast asia . marc is a strong supporter of social enterprise ventures . he was ceo of fitness forward , coo of management leadership for tomorrow and served as president of the harvard business school association of boston . he also co - created the ceo roundtable speaker series to promote the sharing and exploration of marketing and brand building best practices . marc holds a bs from babson college and an mba from harvard business school .\naaron is recognized for significant web and software accessibility solutions and has led the way in industry adoption of accessibility standards . aaron has served as an accessibility architect for ibm and mozilla firefox , a steward of the wai - aria standard for accessibility of web applications , and is a pioneer in braille publishing software .\nbrian is responsible for designing the saas application platform including data management , tts synthesis , metrics gathering , and reporting . he has extensive experience with 80tb + hadoop clusters , flume , hive , elastic beanstalk , cloudformation , ec2 , vertica and routine processing of data sets with row counts for redundant mission critical - - soft real time applications . brian is also exploring the true real time world with rt os ' s and rt java . he is currently working on physical and software solutions to accommodate relativistic time dilation and technical drift in highly time synchronization dependent applications including synchronized magnetic field feedback experiments .\nseth is our audio and web programming expert - he designs many of our internal systems and frequently wears the devops hat . he holds a certification in node . js systems development and has co - founded companies in music and web technology . seth has been deeply into engineering since childhood , including making computers and winning an mit design contest in middle school for building a wind powered vehicle . he is passionate about the user experience , and also funds and participates in open source projects on a regular basis .\ngraham has a background in web programming and backend java web applications including front end jquery mobile , jquery , and javascript expertise . he has 2 . 5 years of experience at cisco systems as a software engineer working on products to help simplify large enterprise networks into a single product solution . specifically , graham worked on creating customizable accessibly ready web based portals allowing users to register user access , provision them and manage their permissions .\nben works on our front - end javascript code and the automated testing infrastructure that ensures the quality of our software achieves the high standards we set for it . he has a background in computer science and mathematics .\nmarc has over a decade of experience as an accessibility professional . his background and expertise includes screen readers , screen magnifiers , voice recognition and accessible web design . marc has delivered national training programs , presentations and workshops on accessible technology and has also managed numerous accessibility software projects for a variety of organizations and brands .\nby design , we have included functionality that can assist all of these user conditions and needs . for more information on how we address specific user needs , please contact us .\nwe support all major desktop browsers : internet explorer ( version 11 + ) , edge , chrome , firefox , and mac safari .\nour priority is html content . our technology is not currently compatible with pdfs or applets . that said , flash videos can be opened in the lens ( by selecting and pressing the spacebar ) .\nyes . we can support any intranet implementation that has the ability to connect to our public content delivery network ( cdn ) . we are able to deliver the same experience to internal employees as to external website visitors .\nour library loads directly into a web browser from a cdn that is both redundant and scalable . all services , if unavailable , are gracefully degraded without interrupting normal delivery to visitors .\nprovides clear benefits to many users with disabilities while a site ' s compliance is still in the planning or development stages .\nraises the level of compliance and accessibility awareness within your organization . now , anyone from the ceo to a support engineer can discover and benefit from accessibility tools on the site .\nprovides additional data ( via metrics ) to manage your compliance and accessibility efforts .\ncommunicates a step in the right direction , showing all stakeholders that efforts are being made to make the site more accessible .\nwe ' ve detected that javascript is disabled in your browser . would you like to proceed to legacy twitter ?\nthis account has been suspended . learn more about why twitter suspends accounts , or return to your timeline .\nyou can add location information to your tweets , such as your city or precise location , from the web and via third - 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monitor feature in magic , you must connect a second monitor to your computer , and configure windows for multiple monitor operation . these procedures will vary based on your operating system .\nnote : each monitor can use a different screen resolution . this provides greater flexibility between laptop and desktop monitors .\npress windows key + m to minimize all open applications , and move focus to the windows desktop .\nnote : focus must be on the windows desktop . if you see or hear that an icon on the desktop is selected , press ctrl + spacebar to unselect it .\nmake sure that the primary display is positioned as the leftmost or topmost display . in this example , the primary is labeled as 1 . the other display , which is known as the extended display , is labeled as 2 . leftmost example\nnote : setting the display icons side - by - side ( borders evenly touching ) horizontally or top - to - bottom vertically provides a smooth transition when moving the mouse cursor from one monitor to the other . if necessary , select the identify button or the identify monitors button to discover which one is the primary display .\nthe orientation is the same as the primary display ( windows 7 only ) .\nthe color quality ( depth ) is the same as the primary display . the recommended color setting is 32 - bit color , which is the default setting for windows 7 . to locate the windows 7 color settings , select advanced settings , monitor tab , and then the colors combo box for color settings .\nfor windows 7 , the multiple displays combo box is set to\nextend these displays .\nfor windows vista , the extend the desktop onto this monitor check box is selected .\nmagic is preconfigured to recognize and utilize dual monitors when they are recognized and available through the operating system . however , if this feature was previously disabled on your system and you now want to enable it , do the following :\nnote : when magic starts with multi - monitor mode enabled , it automatically detects if the system is currently set up with dual or single monitors and utilizes the monitors that are available on the system . if only one monitor is available during this launch , magic automatically reverts to single - monitor mode without requiring a computer reboot . this is useful when travelling with a laptop computer . when you restart magic after returning to your home or office where a second monitor is available , it will use both monitors .\nfrom the magnification menu , choose multi - monitor settings . the enable multi - monitor support check box is selected by default .\nin the magnified mode combo box , select independent , which is the default setting , or overview .\nfor independent mode , both monitors are magnified , and each can operate independently . for example , you can have a spreadsheet open on one monitor while editing a document on the other monitor . to move the mouse pointer between monitors , press magic key + shift + d , the jump to display keystroke . when switching between monitors , the cursor will return to its previous location in the open document . you can also drag the mouse pointer left , right , up , or down ( depending on the monitor configuration ) to jump to the other monitor . in independent mode , the windows 7 shortcuts windows key + shift + right arrow and windows key + shift + left arrow allow you to move the current application window between monitors while maintaining mouse pointer and cursor location .\nfor overview mode , the same screen and desktop appears on both monitors ; however , one monitor is magnified and the other is not . press magic key + shift + d to switch the magnified and unmagnified views between monitors . note that if you switch from independent mode , where both monitors are magnified , to overview mode , all desktop and taskbar icons are consolidated to the primary monitor .\nif magnified mode is set to independent , go to step 4 . if magnified mode is set to overview , go to step 5 .\nto prevent the mouse pointer from accidentally moving to the other monitor , do the following . note that these settings are not available for overview mode .\nselect the switch after waiting check box and then specify in seconds how long the mouse pointer must stay at the edge of the screen before it moves to the next screen .\nselect the switch on double tap within check box and then specify in seconds the time required to perform the double tap before the pointer moves to the other monitor . if the double tap occurs outside of this period , the pointer does not move to the other monitor . ( if you are using a touchpad , the double tap is a right - left - right or left - right - left sliding motion . use an up - down - up or down - up - down sliding motion for vertically arranged monitors . )\nuse the sound when reaching monitor edge combo box to select a wav file to play that indicates that the mouse pointer is at the edge of the screen .\nuse the sound when switching monitors combo box to select a wav file to play that indicates when the mouse pointer has moved to the other monitor .\nin the unmagnified display combo box , select the monitor that will not be magnified . this combo box is not available for independent mode .\nselect ok to save changes , and close the multi - monitor settings dialog box .\nto save multi - monitor mode so that it is on when you restart magic in the future , choose save default settings from the file menu .\nuse the view lock feature to freely move the mouse pointer across screens without moving any objects on the desktop . press and hold magic key + shift while moving the mouse pointer across the screen . this provides a smooth transition from one monitor to the other without shifting the view on the screen . normal mouse pointer movement resumes when you release magic key + shift . this feature is useful when you are moving back and forth between two monitors and you want to keep the screen views locked .\nnote : you can also use the view lock feature when using only one monitor with magic . by pressing magic key + shift , the current magnified view on the screen remains in place while you freely move the mouse around this area .\nmagic key + shift + d : use this magic keystroke to quickly switch focus from one monitor to the other . this eliminates the need to drag the mouse between monitors .\nwindows key + shift + right arrow or windows key + shift + left arrow : use these windows 7 shortcuts to move the current application or window in focus to the monitor on the right or the left . this eliminates the need to click and drag an application window from one monitor to the other .\nmagic key + shift : press and hold while dragging the mouse to smoothly move the mouse pointer between screens without scrolling any screen content . this is the view lock feature . to resume normal operation , release magic key + shift .\nproblem : moving the mouse cursor between monitors is difficult since the application scrolls until the mouse reaches the edge . it would be better if i could just jump to the other screen without either monitor scrolling .\nsolution : press magic key + shift + d to quickly jump from one monitor to the other . this is easier and faster since you do not have to drag and lift the mouse ( or your finger on a touchpad ) several times to travel the same desktop area .\nproblem : double tapping my touchpad does not move the mouse pointer between monitors .\nsolution : to double tap with a touchpad , press and hold your finger on the touchpad , and then slide it to the right , left , and right to move from the left monitor to the right monitor . slide your finger left , right , and left to move from the right monitor to the left monitor . if your monitors are arranged vertically , use an up - down - up motion or down - up - down motion .\nproblem : a message displays asking to verify that the primary monitor is set as the leftmost and topmost display .\nsolution : open the display settings in windows and make sure that the primary display is positioned to the left or above or both of the extended display . refer to the procedures described earlier in the windows configuration section for more details . magic will not open until this is resolved .\nproblem : a message displays stating that the colour depth is not the same .\nsolution : open the display settings in windows and make sure that the colour depth on both displays is the same . the recommended setting is 32 - bit colour .\nsolution : in windows , you must configure your main ( primary ) display as the leftmost or topmost display . as for the physical placement of the monitors on your desk , you can position the monitors anywhere you like . for example , the monitor designated as extended can sit on the left side of your desk while the other monitor sits to the right of it . to verify which monitor is the primary , use the identify button or identify monitors button in your display setting for windows .\nalternative assistive technology finance program designed to assist individuals with disabilities to borrow money at reasonable interest rates for the purchase of assistive technologies .\nfaast regional demonstration centers provide floridians with disabilities with device loans , device demonstrations , trainings , and information & assistance .\nthe faast device loan program is a way for people with disabilities of all ages to try out different assistive devices to best determine those most helpful for them .\nsearch the new online classified system where you can find new and used at devices for free or a reduced price .\ni found the presentation a comprehensive overview of what is really a huge topic and challenge , with good strategies to overcome it .\nwebinar format : the webinars will be hosted in the adobe connect webinar platform , which is accessible with a variety of browsers and on mobile devices . captioning will be provided . for additional details about adobe connect accessibility , go to this adobe connect accessibility features page . join or renew today to get the member rate join iaap today to get the member webinar rate for individual and organizational members . today is the last day for organizational members to receive 50 % off organizational membership . a benefit included in organizational memberships is additional discounts off the already discounted member webinar rate . professional and student members , renew your membership to keep your access to the iaap member webinar rate . don ' t lose your benefits , renew today ! to renew your membership , log in to the iaap website with your user id and password , then select \u201cmembership renewal\u201d while on your my profile page . captioning for the iaap webinar series is provided by tcs associates\n\u00a9 2017 faast , inc . florida alliance for assistive services and technology please report problems to faast @ urltoken faast has a privacy policy .\nproviding a lifespan of programs and services that educate , employ and empower children and adults with disabilities .\n\u00a9 2018 the viscardi center . all rights reserved . | designed & developed by infinite media corp .\nsinocchi , who oversees workplace inclusion at jpmorgan chase , addresses graduates from the henry viscardi school about making a difference as a person with a disability .\nwfan sports radio host mike francesa , ncaa champion anthony robles , players from the new york mets , and more than a dozen other professional helped raise funds and awareness at viscardi\u2019s annual celebrity sports night fundraiser .\nsubmissions are now being accepted for global award series honoring distinguished leaders with disabilities .\nactress kara lindsay performed a set of show tunes in benefit of programs that enhance the lives of students at the henry viscardi school .\nhenry viscardi school students staged a walkout in response to the shooting that claimed that lives of 17 students and staff in parkland , florida .\ndirectemployers is an employer - owned association focusing on talent acquisition and ofccp compliance that utilizes its technology and thought leadership to amplify job visibility and employment brand , facilitate partnerships to meet eeo / aa goals and provide proof of job delivery .\nover the years , we\u2019ve helped over 100 , 000 individuals with visual impairments and we can help you , too ! join the countless others who can not only use their computer again , but do so with ease and enjoyment .\nwhether you\u2019re trying to roll out zoomtext or jaws organization - wide , or want to make your own website accessible , we have you covered .\na visual impairment is no barrier to education , as long as you have the right tools . we offer a wide range of licensing options for all our products plus have a solution for schools interested in increasing their website\u2019s usability .\nour line of products allows you to provide a complete accessibility solution , giving your patrons who are blind and visually impaired access to all that your library has to offer .\nwe are dedicated to providing accessibility solutions for computer users who are blind and visually impaired and we work with agencies all over the world to increase awareness for our products .\na growing number of centers for independent living are providing employment services to meet the needs of their customers and to improve the employment and economic advancement outcomes of individuals with disabilities . join us to learn about findings and tools from a lead center demonstration project completed with five centers for independent living , the national council on independent living and the national association of workforce development professionals to improve collaboration and coordination between the cils and ajc management and staff .\nunicef is committed to doing all it can to achieve the sustainable development goals ( sdgs ) , in partnership with governments , civil society , business , academia and the united nations family \u2013 and especially children and young people .\nunicef uses innovative approaches to solve problems and improve the lives of children around the world .\nas the crisis enters its sixth year , the world must not forget the human realities at stake .\nas we swap out old for new , pages will be in transition . thanks for your patience \u2013 please keep coming back to see the improvements .\napproved by the executive board in 2009 , the strategic framework emphasizes the vital importance of partnerships and defines unicef ' s approach and priorities to sharpen the strategic focus of partnerships .\nthe partnership profiles are short case studies which highlight specific partnership initiatives at global , regional and country levels . they illustrate how partnerships have contributed to results , either the creation of innovation , policy advocacy , evidence generation , or provision of essential services . they also highlight the lessons we have learned from them and how we want to take them forward . ( summary of partnership profile s )\npartnerships help us achieve our mission and expand our impact by reaching new audiences , advocating for our clients and helping us deliver the highest quality programs and services .\nwe partner with organizations of all sizes to help us meet the needs of our clients . below are some of the many ways we partner with organizations in our community . contact us for more information about becoming involved as a partner to the chicago lighthouse .\nwe partner with advocacy groups to promote accessibility , equality and employment for the blind , visually impaired , disabled and veteran communities .\ncorporations and foundations provide critical financial support in helping meet the needs of the people we serve .\nwe help employers select qualified candidates who are seeking employment opportunities . we also help implement workplace accommodations and practices that are inclusive of people with visual impairments and other disabilities .\nwe collaborate with government agencies and offices to provide high quality public services throughout the chicagoland area and the state of illinois .\nwe work with media outlets that are interested in covering events , activities and issues facing the blind , visually , disabled and veteran communities .\nwe partner with companies on product development , manufacturing , assembly and packaging through sub - contracting and co - branding arrangements ."]}
{"id": 55768, "summary": [{"text": "peoria charter coach company is a family-owned bus company based in peoria , illinois , which provides charter bus services , custom group tours , and transportation from several universities in illinois to chicago suburbs and airports .", "topic": 29}, {"text": "it is a contract charter bus service provider for the university of illinois at urbana-champaign . ", "topic": 29}], "title": "peoria charter coach company", "paragraphs": ["peoria charter is the absolute best charter company that exists . after making the rookie mistake of purchasing\npeoria charter coach co . celebrates 75 years as family business - special - journal star - peoria , il\npeoria charter coach will offer rides to the chicago suburbs every day , four times a day .\nalthough the staff at peoria charter coach keeps the company shining , the faithfulness of peoria residents has bolstered the company\u2019s reputation . bill says despite peoria\u2019s small - town feel\u2014in comparison to chicago where pcc receives a bulk of customers\u2014his family has always been proud to bear the peoria name .\npeoria charter coach has brought joy , value and the best in quality service to travelers throughout central illinois .\nthe peoria charter coach co . celebrated its 75th anniversary on wednesday at its offices at 2600 ne adams st .\npeoria charter company is a popular bus company offering very affordable ticket options to top travel destinations . you will always find the cheapest peoria charter company tickets by searching wanderu . com . overall , peoria charter company serves 122 bus routes , connecting 9 cities in 1 countries . to cover all these routes peoria charter company runs an average of 537 trips per day and 16 , 317 trips per month . these bus trips range in price from $ 15 . 50 to $ 36 . 00 based on a variety of factors .\nthe recent mystery tour to hornbaker gardens in princeton was more than just another outing for the peoria charter coach co .\nthe peoria charter coach co . celebrated its 75th anniversary on wednesday at its offices at 2600 ne a . . .\nalong with its charter business , peoria charter operates four daily buses between peoria and chicago and eight daily buses between champaign and chicago .\npeoria charter kept innovating in the 1980s , starting up a shuttle that connected peoria with chicago airports , a service that the company continues to operate . today , charter coach operates 16 shuttles a day , 365 days a year , between peoria , bloomington , champaign and chicago .\nthe peoria charter coach co . , 2600 ne adams st . , is now issuing online tickets for its airport shuttle .\npeoria charter coach offers charter service , escorted tours and chicago airport shuttle . peoriacharter ' s headquarters is located in peoria , illinois . for every employee , peoriacharter generates $ 220 . 9k in revenue .\nonal company , and i recommend only using pc to go home from uiuc . spend your money with a company that is profession\nfor more information on peoria charter coach , visit urltoken or call 1 - 800 - 448 - 0572 . for coach reservations , call 1 - 800 - 448 - 0572 ext . 129 or 127 . ibi\nthe uiuc purchasing division has a negotiated contract with peoria charter coach co . for charter bus services . all charter bus trips covered under the approved contracts are for university - funded activities only , either by departments or by recognized student organizations .\nwith peoria charter this weekend with the o\u2019hare to peoria bus . that i would like to detail in the following message :\nluggages . the bus driver waited for me and peoria charter kept calling to check if i found the place . thanks to peoria charter , i was able to go home and not sleep in the airport . i highly recommend peoria charter - and i will continue to use their buses . thank you peoria charter for your help tonight !\nbbb reports on a company that is out of business for one year from the date the company closes its doors or ceases to do business .\n- peoria charter home office . 2600 ne adams st peoria , il . waiting room on the north side of the building .\nin recounting some of the company history in princeton , bill winkler credited hard work and good people as keys to peoria charter ' s continued growth over the years .\npeoria charter coach offers charter service , escorted tours and chicago airport shuttle . peoriacharter ' s headquarters is located in peoria , illinois , usa 61603 . peoriacharter has an estimated 59 employees and an estimated annual revenue of 13 . 0m . . . .\nas a company that ' s used to staying on the move , peoria charter opened a facility in 2006 in champaign - urbana , strengthening its ties to the university of illinois , where more than 3 , 500 students routinely use peoria charter shuttles each semester .\nillinois state university students will soon have the opportunity to commute from isu\u2019s campus to northern illinois every day via charter coach .\nwith a peoria charter driver trainer , as well as img online training modules before being hired .\nnote : any request for charter bus service exceeding the current fiscal year bid limit with any vendor other than peoria charter coach co . must be competitively bid . the department must contact purchasing at 217 - 333 - 3505 .\npeoria charter coach is celebrating 75 years in business . congressman darin lahood , state senator chuck weaver and peoria mayor jim ardis were some of the community leaders on hand for the anniversary celebration . mayor ardis says peoria charter coach can be found all over the country touring the sites and that\u2019s a great thing . \u201cwe\u2019re proud of it . it\u2019s awesome to have the winkler family , their hard work ethic and just their company ' s history , driving the roads around the country proudly proclaiming they are from peoria . \u201d\nfor questions about our company , services , or any general information email us below .\n\u201cwe are proud to announce our new daily destinations and price decreases for travelers in the peoria and normal area . while we are sad to no longer offer midway airport as a destination , the new daily destinations will double the amount of cities that are connected to peoria by public , ground transportation , \u201d president and owner of peoria charter coach company bill winkler said .\n\u201cthere was gas rationing during the 1940s , \u201d says bill winkler , owner and president of peoria charter coach . \u201cmy grandfather saw this as an opportunity to transport caterpillar workers from the spring bay area to a new plant in peoria . \u201d\nion , lack of caring for what your customers and the rude behavior on the others peoria charter bus driver\u2019s parts , i would never recommend anyone to travel with peoria charter , nor will i travel with them again .\npeoria charter coach will begin making daily connections to the chicagoland area on oct . 3 . the coach will take travelers from bradley university in peoria and isu in bloomington - normal to joliet , oak brook , schaumburg and o\u2019hare international airport . illinois state students will be able to board the bus at watterson towers and the bone student center .\na program that drew rep . darin lahood , peoria mayor jim ardis , state sen . chuck weaver and city councilwoman denise moore showcased a restored 1940s bus as well as the newest peoria charter coach , a 45 - foot bus received just 30 days ago .\nhe moved back to peoria in 1990 and rejoined peoria charter coach . a certified public accountant , bill worked in the family business as a comptroller , and cindy served as the company\u2019s marketing director while raising their two children , sarah and jacob . bill and cindy became third - generation owners in 1999 , and now serve as president and vice president , respectively .\nbill winkler is walter\u2019s grandson and the current owner of peoria charter coach . he says they serve more than half a million passenger a year and are also planning ahead . \u201cwhen 2008 happened and the economy when down i realized we can\u2019t just survive being a bus company . we have to do something more , and being a travel company is where we are headed and where we are going to go . \u201d\n) and we should always reward those companies with our business . thanks again , peoria charter ! you\u2019re my hero !\nwith the peoria charter drivers . duane is always helpful and friendly . maybe this guy could take lessons from him .\ntoday , the company fields 64 buses that operate out of both peoria and champaign . peoria charter annually carries 500 , 000 passengers while racking up over 4 million miles a year . walter ' s grandson , bill winkler and wife cindy head operations today . in 2014 , their son , jake , took over social media marketing , representing the fourth generation to join the company .\npeoria charter account executive and customer service manager jake winkler said the new service change will benefit both students and family members .\ninterested in driving for peoria charter ? click here for more info . terminals in peoria and urbana . ( we hire part - time , third - shift bus cleaners , too ! )\ntravel discounts through peoria charter travel ( our full - service travel agency ) and free rides on our daily shuttles to chicago .\nflight from chicago to champaign due to american airlines issues in new york . took peoria charter from o hare to willard in champaign .\nmail or deliver in person to peoria , il office . ( 2600 ne adams st . , peoria , il , 61603 )\nwinkler says peoria charter coach still offers more service between central illinois and chicago than greyhound and amtrak combined and that\u2019s not going to change . he says last weekend they transported about 3000 students from chicago to urbana back to school at the u of i .\npeoria charter coach co . is the contracted charter bus service providers for the university per award of invitation for bid ( ifb ) 1jxs1448 . departments should initiate charter bus arrangements directly with a university - approved vendor ( see below for contact information ) . to ensure availability , departments should contact these vendors several weeks in advance of their trip . the following information will be required to obtain a trip quote from the vendor :\ni generally like this service , but for $ 31one way , if your site is showing the larger coach , you need to honor that . i purchase based on having the coach and not being stuck on either of the small shu\na courteous travel professional to discuss trip details such as date of travel , locations , number of days and coach size .\ni\u2019ve taken the peoria charter twice now . the first time it was great , easy , on time , the driver going down to peoria was very nice , the driver coming back up to chicago was not so good . the second tim\npeoria charter has previously offered this service on weekends . weekend service will continue along with daily buses running four times a day . the stops include lexington hotel in joliet , oakbrook mall in oak brook and woodfield mall in schaumburg . the coach will also continue to stop at chicago o\u2019hare international airport .\nin 2014 , jake winkler joined the company , bringing a fourth generation to the bus workplace . focusing on social media marketing and sales , jake winkler has also shown a keen appreciation for company history , putting together a broad collection of bus memorabilia spanning each decade from the 1940s on .\nthe business started with walter winkler selling his car and pulling together enough money to buy a bus during the gas rations in 1941 . he transported caterpillar workers from lacon to peoria . today the company has 64 luxury buses .\nbill says he and cindy consider every member of their staff a part of the winkler family . \u201cyou can\u2019t run a business yourself . the people are what set this company apart . another motorcoach company can copy everything we do . but they can\u2019t copy the people who work for us . \u201d\npeoria charter coach began offering group tours in the 1970s . pcc buses travel to canada and to every one of the 50 states except hawaii . upcoming tours include trips to the rocky mountains ; the amish acres of shipshewana , indiana ; the great new england escape ; branson , missouri ; and west virginia .\nthe insured charter ' s list shows those vendors who currently meet the urbana campus insurance requirements .\n2600 ne adams st ( 1 , 751 . 66 mi ) peoria , illinois 61603\nby claiming your business profile , businesses can add custom text or descriptive information about their services , insert company logos , and add photographs for consumers to view .\nthe contract with peoria charter coach co . contains a cancellation clause . cancellations must be made 16 hours prior to the trip . if the cancellation is made less than 16 hours prior to the trip , departments may incur cancellation charges of $ 100 . 00 . it is suggested that cancellations be handled as far in advance as possible .\nthe contest will end on july 2 at noon . the winner will be announced at that time on this status as a comment and there will be a post made on our page . one winner will be selected and given both of these tickets . the winner must come to peoria charter coach to receive the tickets . good luck !\nthe event , attended by some 350 people , celebrated the bus company ' s 75th anniversary .\nthis is our way of thanking our employees , our former employees , our suppliers and , oh yes , our customers ,\nbill winkler , the company president , told the group that gathered for lunch and entertainment at the princeton garden spot .\nour gpn strategic partner , vdl bus & coach , delivered 2 futuras fhd2 - 129 / 440 to cartour s . a . in spain . cartour is\u2026 urltoken\nchoosing a motorcoach company involves many important factors . our history of quality service , clean comfortable coaches , professional drivers and escorts , and dedication to safety and fair rates have made\nhave you ever wanted a job that didn ' t involve being stuck behind a desk or in a building ? did you ever wish you didn ' t have a supervisor standing over your shoulder all the time ? maybe you wished you could work some place where you could travel a lot ? peoria charter may be just the place for you ! if you ' re interested in employment as a professional motorcoach operator with peoria charter this is what you need to know . experienced motorcoach or cdl drivers are preferred applicants - however , training will be provided by peoria charter for the right applicants who do not have a cdl .\nthe company , whose buses carry the peoria name all over the country , is a good example of a family business that has been able to flourish in central illinois . like other success stories , this family business company started small . walt winkler , bill ' s grandfather , decided to start a commuter service for caterpillar workers in 1941 , trading in the family car and taking a loan from his sister ' s chicken farm in order to acquire his first bus .\nwe paid 61 dollars just be treated like crap . the first time we rode this bus we loved it but not after this . not after the bus company messed up and then mistreated\ni attempted to call the \u201c24 / 7 customer service\u201d line multiple times for updates , but the phone was off the hook . there were no other contact numbers to get a hold of anyone that worked for peoria charter\nroger ' s wife , velda winkler , brought customer service skills to the fore while tackling marketing efforts for the firm . she also drove one of the school buses the company was running . but she didn ' t stop there . velda winkler started the company ' s tour department for group travel in 1977 . she recalled those early days of group trips at hornbaker gardens .\nit was in 1990 when a third generation , bill and cindy winkler , joined the family business . by 1999 , the company was operating 48 buses , offering charter trips to every corner of the country , while employing 100 people . in 2000 , bill winkler became president while cindy winkler became vice president .\ncopyright \u00a9 2018 img international motor coach group , inc . \u2022 12351 w . 96th terrace , ste . , 101 , lenexa , ks 66215 \u2022 888 - 447 - 3466\nnow with 64 buses in the fleet , peoria charter is already considering yet another anniversary \u2014\nin 25 years , when i ' m 80 i ' ll probably be sitting ,\nsaid bill winkler with a smile .\nthis weekend on peoria charter . the bus ( on the way there ) and van ( on the way back ) were clean , the drivers were nice , they picked up and dropped off on time . that alone is b\nexperience our experience . our luxurious charter fleet consists of 55 passenger coaches , 40 passenger coaches , and executive minibuses ( 22 passengers ) . all equipment is properly maintained and professionally cleaned before each charter . wifi and outlets are available in every size .\nthe company history is one of steady growth . our meticulous preventive maintenance program provided for all coaches has given us a well - earned reputation for reliability and confidence among our some 400 , 000 passengers .\ncharter drivers are dispatched three to four days in advance and work a variety of days and hours . every day is an adventure !\npeoria charter is proud to offer 24 / 7 customer service . a call to our office will be answered by a call - center manager 24 hours a day , 7 days a week . 1 - 800 - 448 - 0572 , ext . 0\n\u201ci had other options in terms of a career , \u201d he says . \u201ci worked in peoria during the summers until i graduated from florida southern college with an accounting degree . after working in florida for seven years as an internal auditor at a family - owned food wholesale company , my father asked me to join the business . \u201d\nmuch more than transportation . we assure absolute comfort and dependability , and our award - winning charter service is offered at a fair investment .\nremember , if you arrive late it ' s your fault and fuck you . but if peoria bus arrives late ( sometimes\nthe purpose of this page is to assist company owners and the executive management of the leading entertainer motorcoach companies in finding facilities and other bus operators where they can receive bus repairs , bus washing , restroom dumping and other related services .\nwhen considering complaint information , please take into account the company ' s size and volume of transactions , and understand that the nature of complaints and a firm ' s responses to them are often more important than the number of complaints .\nlive within 1 hour drive from either our peoria or urbana terminal ( or have a place to stay within that radius ) .\nwhen arrangements are made with peoria charter coach co . , departments should request a written , itemized confirmation from the vendor to be sent to the department . departments are responsible for reviewing these confirmations for accuracy . departments are not authorized to accept / sign vendor confirmations . after reviewing , the department should send an electronic requisition to the purchasing division with a department contact person ' s name and phone number , along with the vendor ' s confirmation . the purchasing division will issue a purchase order and review and sign the vendor confirmation .\ndouble the manufacturer recommended maintenance is performed on each coach . all federal and state driving laws are strictly followed on every trip . no exceptions . highest safety rating possible from federal motor carrier safety administration . we carry twice the legally required insurance coverage .\n[ tb _ google _ map address = \u201d2600 n . e . adams st . , peoria , illinois 61603\u2033 height = \u201d180px\u201d zoom = \u201d10\u2033 ]\n\u201cwe are also very thankful to our growing ridership that has allowed us to implement the largest price deduction in our company\u2019s 75 - year history . with the input from our professional drivers and valued customers , these adjustments are directly rooted from the feedback that we have received , \u201d he added .\ncharter a bus with us recently ? let us know what you think . click here to take our short survey . your answers can allow us to make your next trip even better !\nseptember : history as the oldest continuously settled site in illinois , peoria and the surrounding region have a fascinating assortment of tales to tell . ad deadline : august 10\noriginal content available for non - commercial use under a creative commons license , except where noted . journal star ~ peoria , il 61643 ~ privacy policy ~ terms of service\nwe are proudly serving the communities of springfield , lincoln , bloomington , peoria , decatur , champaign / urbana , jacksonville , chicago , il and st . louis , mo .\nyou are welcome to visit either office . our headquarters is in peoria , illinois . our second office is located in urbana , illinois . contact us to set an appointment to visit .\n17 ) . after the bus was 30 + minutes late , multiple people , including myself , attempted to ask each peoria charter bus driver that came through if they could help us figure out what was going on with ghetto bus we were expecting . it wasn\u2019t until almost an hour in , that someone in the crowd said , \u201ci think our bus broke down and they won\u2019t be here for awhile\u201d .\npeoria charter has also announced a price decrease in online tickets , as much as $ 11 round - trip , and the discontinuation of the midway service due to low ridership . driver survey results showed there was an average of only five passengers per bus . the travel time between o\u2019hare and midway could fluctuate drastically depending on the day , another contributing factor to the cancellation . discontinuing the midway stop sparked the idea for additional routes .\nthe business\u2019 management team provides a solid foundation for company fruition , according to bill . \u201cwe never close . we\u2019re a 24 / 7 , 365 - day - a - year business . we have a strong management team that handles our after - hour events and has an excellent reputation for handling problems . all of our employees are dependable , responsible and have been with us for many years . \u201d\ncopyright \u00a9 2018 central illinois business publishers , inc . 4736 n . university street | peoria , il 61614 - 5831 | info @ urltoken | ph ( 309 ) 683 - 3060 | fx ( 309 ) 693 - 3546\nwe require a 10 % non - refundable deposit at time of booking . the remaining balance is due 2 weeks prior to your travel date . payments can be made using a major credit card * ( except amex ) , or a check can be mailed to our peoria office . ( if mailing a check , it is helpful to include your charter ' s quote number and date ( s ) of travel . * a 3 % convenience fee will be added to all credit card transactions\nsteve tarter is the peoria accountability reporter at the jour nal star . he can be reached at the journal star . he can be reached at 686 - 3260 and starter @ pjstar . com . follow him on twitter @ stevetarter .\nwith the arrival in the 1950s of stan and roger winkler , walt ' s sons , the family business really got rolling . roger winkler , bill ' s father and now retired , recalled some of those early years before the group gathered at hornbaker gardens .\ni remember the first bus that we got that had a restroom on board . no one could believe it . now every over - the - road coach has one ,\nhe said .\n24 / 7 call center : 800 - 448 - 0572 2600 ne adams st . peoria , il 61603 office hours : mon - fri 8 : 00 am - 5 : 00 pm saturday and sunday - closed phone : 309 - 688 - 9523 fax : 309 - 688 - 9520\nknow that we had to return to oak brook mall after o\u2019hare airport because he had to take care of the mishap , which delayed me and another passenger getting to woodfield where our parents were waiting for us by and hour and 10 mins . we were suppose to get in at 4 : 15 , and we didn\u2019t get in until 5 : 20 . i really hope in the future this won\u2019t happen again because i like riding the bus to peoria it makes it easy for those i\u2019m meeting there ! other then that thank you for the ride to and from peoria .\nswitching a driver depends on the trip . federal guidelines mandate the use of digital travel logs for all buses as well as maximum hours a driver can both drive and be\non - duty\n. your trip may require a relief driver , but this can only be determined once the details of the trip are known by our charter department .\nwith gas rationing in effect during world war ii , bus transportation was desperately needed . then known as the spring bay lacon bus co . , winkler made it possible for workers who lived in lacon and spring bay to reach their jobs at factories in peoria \u2014 helping individual families and the nation ' s war effort .\nbus driver came through , that we even got an answer as to what to expect . at first the driver , neil r . , also did not want to speak with us or help us , as he was traveling to champaign and not peoria . but i would not take no for an answer and refused to move without him contacting his supervisor\nthey couldn ' t do anything because the driver can not wait for anyone ( even if it ' s the last bus of the day ) . so i had to wait in the airport during all night and the next day took the first peoria bus at 7 . 05 am . the funny ( ironic ) thing is that the bus arrived late at 7 . 06 and departured\ne was this weekend . it was great going down to peoria on time , the driver was very nice . however coming back to chicago today i was delayed by an hour and 10 mins because the driver had a mishap at oak brook mall he misjudged a row of cars and thought he could fit down the row , when he realized he couldn\u2019t fit , he scratched the bumper of a car . he left the scene to go to o\u2019hare airport , then proceeded to let the passengers\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nto see search box you need iframes support in your browser . please enable it or switch to a different browser .\nfor a complete list of approved vendors in addition to those listed below , or if departments have any questions regarding purchasing ' s requirements for chartering a bus , departments can contact urbana purchasing at 217 - 333 - 3505 or use the service desk request form .\nbill was hesitant at first . \u201cthings were going really well for me [ in florida ] , but my passion was the bus business and my goal is to keep making it better year after year . \u201d\n\u201cwe believe a good name is more desirable than great riches , \u201d says bill , quoting proverbs 22 : 1 . \u201cour christian faith is very important to us . god\u2019s grace has helped get us where we are today . \u201d\n\u201cour staff can plan a one - day trip , a multi - day trip or an international tour , \u201d says cindy . \u201cwe take care of the meals , the hotel and the attractions . in a year , our 61 coaches will travel four million miles . \u201d\nbill says working with family can be a complex routine with ups and downs , but the staff and the employees make every day worth it . \u201cit\u2019s a blurred line between work and home . you can\u2019t lock the door and go home . but you can make a difference in people\u2019s lives , and you can achieve the best in life together . \u201d\nthe content of this field is kept private and will not be shown publicly .\naugust : r & d from healthcare and manufacturing innovations to value - added products from agricultural commodities , it all begins with research & development . ad deadline : july 10\noctober : small business ibi celebrates the entrepreneurial spirit and the resilience of longstanding , independently - owned businesses . ad deadline : september 10\n24 / 7 call center : 800 - 448 - 0572 1910 n . federal dr . suite 111 urbana , il 61801 office hours : mon - fri 8 : 00 am - 5 : 00 pm saturday and sunday - closed phone : 800 - 448 - 0572 fax : 217 - 344 - 9944\nfor questions about your ticket , to request a transfer , or any other questions about your ticket email us below .\nchoose the plan that ' s right for you . digital access or digital and print delivery .\n\u00a9 copyright 2006 - 2018 gatehouse media , llc . all rights reserved \u2022 gatehouse news\nchoose the plan that\u2019s right for you . digital access or digital and print delivery .\n- former toys ' ' r ' ' us parking lot , far east end , across the road from fuddruckers restaurant .\n- starting monday , june 25th , 2018 - near 17w734 w 22nd st , oakbrook il . west side parking lot of the home depot ( wooden fence )\n- near 7400 woodward ave , woodridge il . starting monday , june 4th , 2018 former jcpenney parking lot\n- south east corner of jackson and canal next to the historic route 66 sign .\n- east side of wright street , across the street from cocomero frozen yogurt shop .\n- just east of 4th street on armory street , just south of the ice arena .\n- on s . orchard st . across the street from the south laundry . in front of building 2051 .\na rigorous standard is exercised in the initial employment , training and retention of employees . our clients see the greatest evidence of this in our courteous drivers who exercise the judgment nec essary to assure passenger safety .\nhe ' re a list of the most popular questions we ' re asked about chartering a bus .\nwe use our own buses . we have a fleet of 60 buses and we won ' t book your trip unless we know we can do it .\nyes . each driver carries a class - b cdl with air brakes and passenger endorsement . regular drug / alcohol testing and skills training is performed .\nour first goal is to repair the bus , if we can ' t we replace it with a new bus . our goal is to get you back on the road asap !\nwe do offer 55 and 22 passenger buses with wheelchair lifts . we will need to be aware of the need for a lift in advance , as we have a limited number of buses with them .\nthe price quote includes everything except : driver tip , driver hotel , and parking fees . some exceptions may apply .\ndriver ' s tips should be paid by the group directly to the driver . we recommend $ 1 - $ 3 per passenger , per day . this is not required , but it is greatly appreciated by the drivers .\nour buses are equipped with tvs , dvd players and electric outlets . wifi can be added for $ 50 per day .\nbe available to work at least 3 full days per week . ( sorry - mornings only or afternoons only , etc . will not work for us . )\n( good news ! training is paid and may take less than three weeks if applicant comes with the right experience . )\ndrivers who can begin a trip on any day of the week and be gone for any number of days are preferred , but this level of availability is not required .\npart - time drivers will be considered for full - time status as full - time positions become available and excellent performance is demonstrated .\ndrivers are paid . 28 per mile , but receive a minimum of 50 miles per hour from pre - trip inspection to post - trip inspection , regardless of miles driven .\nwith per diems , merit pay , monthly incentive bonuses , and tips most drivers make considerably more than $ 14 / hour .\nhotel expenses and meal per diem ( $ 35 / day ) paid for multi - day trips .\ndeliver in person to urbana , il office . ( 2008 n . federal dr . , urbana , il , 61801 )\nwanderu is the simplest way to book bus and train travel in north america and europe . we partner with more than 300 bus & train companies around the world to help you search , compare , and find the best travel deals all in one place .\nso we sat there for hours , not knowing when our bus would be there , when to tell family to pick us up and leaving so much in limbo . between the lack of communicat\nhe then opened an app on his phone and could easily see that our bus was cancelled .\nwhy the other drivers couldn\u2019t have given us that courtesy hours ago , i\u2019m not sure . he then got on the phone with someone and confirmed that the next bus wouldn\u2019t be here until 5 : 30 , which means they didn\u2019t bother to even send another bus or even give us an idea of what to expect . they just left us stranded here for hours .\nbusses would be announced inside and to wait by door 4 . we sat right in front of door 4 with our luggage as told and they announced any other bus other than the one going to normal \ud83d\ude21\ud83d\ude21\ud83d\ude21 when we called the helpline we weee treated poorly and rudely and were actually told that we had to wait another three hours ( after being there early in the first place ) and pay a ten dollar transfer fee per person . for their mistake ! ! !\nbecause they\u2019re the best ) , my bus never showed up . i was stranded in my 22 hr . of traveling ,\nessional . made the last leg of our journey home a pleasant one . thanks leon ! ! ! !\nwe take the bus to o\u2019hare a few times a year . the 2 : 15 bus coming back today was very uncomforta\nttles . yet , several times i ' ve been shown you ' ll be using the larger shuttle with outlets and bathroom only to get stuck on these small shuttles .\ni have used this bus service over the years many times going back and forth to and from normal and o\u2019hare . i have always found it to have excellent service .\nto fix the issue while they were at a baseball game for several hours . now they have been traveling for 3 hours because the driver has decided to take the longest route possible home on a bus with no air . temperatur\nle . if they knew they were going to receive this kind of service they would never have went .\nthe gentleman bus driver for both the 0900 and the 2 : 30 pm bus on saturday the 7th was very rude and not helpful at all . all of the students had to crawl through the luggage compartmen\nggage that pushed all the way to the opposite side of the bus . meanwhile ,\nhe is staring off into space with his hands in his pockets . first bad experience\netter than i ' m used to when traveling from champaign to chicago , but it gets even better . i had dropped my wallet out of my backpack onto the floor of the van on the way home , so i was stranded downtown at midnight with no way to pay for a cab ride home . the driver found my wallet at the end of his shift , came back and found me and gave it back to me . thanks driver brad sims , you are the greatest ! !\nthere was supposed to be a bus at the union station on tuesday night . the bus driver was 45 minutes late , did not even apologize or even mention the fact that 20 - somethi\nhe cold for 45 minutes . i called the service number and the operator was so chill , just said that it was the traffic . did not give a damn . i think a business your size can take into account the traffic situation in chicago at that time of the day .\nly left something in the bus . not only did they find it and get it to the office , the office staff offered to give it to a driver coming to bloomingto\nthat was a huge timesaver for me . not to mention how great our trip was ! the driver was wonderful !\na group of us were traveling to new york from indiana . the bus blew a tire and it took them 4 hours to get us a new one and change it . the bus driver also took the work way . a 13 hour bus ride turned\ninto a 22 hour bus ride . but it gets worse . on the way home , the buses brakes went out . we had to stay the night in another hotel . we where supposed to leave that hotel the next day at 8 : 45 . we got a call at 8 : 45 that our bus driver was an hour and half away from us and didn ' t have a bus for us . what did they offer us for all the inconvenie\nall drivers i rode with are awesome . if you miss your bus or want to get on an earlier one , just pay a reasonable\nr not printing my ticket , and never scolded for not folding it properly . i have never been persecuted\ni am a uiuc student who uses pc to go home . it ' s convenient\ncations on campus to be picked up from . i will never ride with suburban express , because i constantly\nthe bus departure was at 10 . 40 pm . my flight was delayed 2 hours and i arrived to the bus station at 10 . 42 and the bus was gone . after that i immediatel\nmy situation and what happened last night ) she put the music on just to not hear me and then she hung up the phone .\ni hope that this would never happen to you because you feel so indefense and not knowing what to do .\ni ' ve had to wait like more than 20 min ) also fuck you because you are the costumer and you have no rights against this people . they never lose .\nthe first wave of our 22 coaches headed to dc for the march for life event ! we are proud to be partnering with our img : international motorcoach group partner , vandalia bus lines to bring 1000s of students to our nation\u2019a capital . # marchforlife\nthis email address is being protected from spambots . you need javascript enabled to view it .\napril 22 is earth day - a day to remind ourselves how to be more aware of the impact we have on our surroundings .\nthis partnership supports the img network\u2019s on - going efforts to provide clean transportation now and cleaner transportation in the future .\nthe family business just keeps growing . earlier this summer , a fifth generation to the winkler family was born when bill and cindy ' s daughter sarah and husband , ian , had a baby girl named leah rose .\nthere ' s no telling what the future will bring when it comes to transportation . whether electric - powered or equipped with wings , chances are there will be a winkler involved .\n\u00a9 copyright 2006 - 2018 gatehouse media , llc . all rights reserved \u2022 gatehouse special\na family business that now spans four generations got its start in 1941 when walter winkler traded in the family car to buy his first bus , forming the spring bay lacon bus co .\nowler has collected 14 screenshots of peoriacharter ' s website since may 2014 . the latest peoriacharter website design screenshot was captured in nov 2017 .\nsome clouds this evening will give way to mainly clear skies overnight . low 71f . winds sw at 5 to 10 mph . .\nsome clouds this evening will give way to mainly clear skies overnight . low 71f . winds sw at 5 to 10 mph .\n\u201cwe definitely expect to have a lot of riders use this new service and we are anticipating more than just students going from isu to the suburbs , but also their visiting families to come from the suburbs to isu , \u201d winkler said .\nwinkler said that families often take the bus to isu since there is not always a wide selection of parking options on isu\u2019s campus . considering over half of the students at isu are from the chicagoland area , many are looking forward to the new bus service .\n\u201ci think this is a great idea . being from that area , i remember when i didn\u2019t have a car how painful it would be to have to figure out a way to get home in case of emergency or just to come home for the weekend , \u201d junior marketing major julia stern said . \u201cbut i think that will help other kids who don\u2019t have the option to have their parents come get them at isu because they will now have a way to get home . \u201d\nmore information on riding times and ticket prices can be found on its website .\nclaire weinzierlis a news reporter reporter for the vidette . she can be reached at\nwhenever claire weinzierl posts new content , you ' ll get an email delivered to your inbox with a link .\nemail notifications are only sent once a day , and only if there are new matching items .\nkeep it clean . please avoid obscene , vulgar , lewd , racist or sexually - oriented language . please turn off your caps lock . don ' t threaten . threats of harming another person will not be tolerated . be truthful . don ' t knowingly lie about anyone or anything . be nice . no racism , sexism or any sort of - ism that is degrading to another person . be proactive . use the ' report ' link on each comment to let us know of abusive posts . share with us . we ' d love to hear eyewitness accounts , the history behind an article .\nmcdonald ' s to test plastic straw alternatives in u . s . later this year ( 1 )\nthis website uses cookies to improve your experience . we ' ll assume you ' re ok with this , but you can opt - out if you wish . accept read more\nbill winkler\u2019s son jake represents the 4th generation and is also participating in the executive operation of the business .\n3 miles from o ' hare airport and rosemont conv . ctr . , 28 miles to downtown chicago . take i - 90w . to elmhurst rd . , north 1 block to oakton . turn left ( west ) and go 1 mile to busse rd . 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{"id": 55774, "summary": [{"text": "north america western asia holdings , ( nawah ) is an investment firm founded in 2011 .", "topic": 39}, {"text": "it was established by hyatt hotels executive chairman thomas pritzker and former pentagon official paul brinkley to build businesses in the middle east , central asia and north africa .", "topic": 18}, {"text": "nawah currently has two primary business units based in iraq .", "topic": 20}, {"text": "nawah port management and nawah supply & distribution , both are designed to help service the growing supply chain needs of a country with a rising demand for improved logistics . ", "topic": 6}], "title": "north america western asia holdings", "paragraphs": ["north america western asia holdings invests capital and links major private american corporations with partners throughout iraq and western asia to create enduring businesses and prosperous communities .\nmedia : north america western asia holdings eric clark , + 1 . 571 . 419 . 4219 eric . clark @ urltoken\nnorth america western asia holdings ( nawah ) has won a contract to modernize and then run a port in south iraq .\nnawah port management ( npm ) , a business unit of north america western asia holdings , has entered into a formal . . .\ntags : mrc global , north america western asia holdings ( nawah ) , paul brinkley , pipelines , steel , u . s . steel tubular products , united states steel corporation\njuly 17 - shanghai headquartered worldwide logistics group has forged an alliance with dubai based nawah ( north america western asia holdings ) to expand both companies ' capabilities in southern iraq .\nnorth america western asia holdings ( nawah ) will modernize basra , iraq ' s maqal port . american company will invest more than $ 14 million to bring heavy - lift crane and container handling capabilities .\nlatin america includes all of our beverage , food and snack businesses in latin america .\niraq\u2019s ministry of transportation and the general company for the ports of iraq have agreed a multi - million dollar deal with a consortium led by north america western asia holdings ( nawah ) to modernize basra\u2019s maqal port .\noffering solutions in water , wastewater and resource recovery across north america . learn more .\n) - - pipeline engineering and construction leader china petroleum pipeline , along with distributor and logistics service provider north america western asia holdings , today announced that the two companies have entered into an agreement to jointly pursue potential energy sector development projects in iraq .\nnorth america western asia holdings is dedicated to the communities it invests in through its strategic , long - term local partnerships , while maintaining rigorous international standards of transparency and accountability . more information about nawah and its lines of business can be found at urltoken , urltoken and urltoken .\nnorth america western asia holdings eric e . clark senior vice president + 1 . 571 . 419 . 4219 ( u . s . ) + 971 . 52 . 645 . 4902 ( uae ) + 964 . 781 . 333 . 4474 ( iraq ) eric . clark @ urltoken\n) - - north america western asia holdings ( nawah ) announced today that it has entered a formal agreement with iraq\u2019s ministry of transportation and the general company for the ports of iraq to modernize maqal port , a historic port located in basra\u2019s urban center on the shatt al arab waterway .\nnawah port management ( npm ) , a business unit of north america western asia holdings ( nawah ) , in partnership with the general company for ports of iraq , launched a state - of - the - art containerized terminal at al maqal port , also known as the port of basra .\nthe electrolux group is organized into six business areas . there are four major appliances sectors covering north america , latin america , europe / middle east / africa and asia pacific and two global business areas , home care & sda . . .\nwith a 16 - year tenure at western union , almeida most recently ( 2016 ) was the president of the americas and european union , leading 98 countries and territories across north america , latin america , the caribbean and european union .\nworldwide logistics ( wwl ) , headquartered in shanghai , is a leading logistics player in the chinese market with 30 branch and representative offices throughout china and the greater far east . nawah , also known as north america western asia holdings , is a leading distribution and logistics service provider with headquarters in dubai .\ndubai , united arab emirates , march 24 , 2015 - - ( business wire / me newswire ) - - marking yet another milestone for a growing distribution and logistics service provider , north america western asia holdings ( nawah ) announced that the company has achieved iso 9001 : 2008 quality management standard certification .\nabout nawah north america western asia holdings is dedicated to the communities it invests in through its strategic , long - term local partnerships , while maintaining rigorous international standards of transparency and accountability . more information about nawah and its lines of business can be found at urltoken , urltoken andwww . nawahportmanagement . com .\n) - - nawah port management ( npm ) , a business unit of north america western asia holdings , announced today that it has been granted official approval by the iraq government to discharge and move a full spectrum of food cargo at its terminal at the port of basra ( also known as al maqal port ) .\nnorth america western asia holdings is dedicated to the communities it invests in through its strategic , long - term local partnerships , while maintaining rigorous international standards of transparency and accountability . more information about nawah and its lines of business can be found at www . nawah . com , urltoken and www . nawahportmanagement . com .\nprevious positions : senior management positions within electrolux including head of professional products in north america and senior management positions in electrolux professional products .\nnorth america western asia holdings is focused on high - return frontier market opportunities . dedicated to the communities it invests , nawah establishes and maintains strategic , long - term local partnerships , while maintaining the most rigorous international standards of transparency and accountability . more information about nawah and its port management business can be found at urltoken and urltoken .\nunder the 10 - year agreement with a consortium led by north america western asia holdings , the companies will invest in a new heavy - lift crane as well as container handling capabilities and build a modern container yard in one of the 14 berths in the maqal port on shatt al - arab waterway , the company said in a statement .\nasia , middle east and north africa ( amena ) includes all of our beverage , food and snack businesses in asia , middle east and north africa . either independently or in conjunction with third parties , makes , markets , sells and distributes a number of leading brands including\nby john lee . china petroleum pipeline ( cpp ) and north america western asia holdings ( nawah ) have announced that the two companies have entered into an agreement to jointly pursue potential energy sector development projects in iraq . under the agreement signed during a formal ceremony in cpp\u2019s global headquarters in china , cpp and nawah will seek an [ \u2026 ]\nnawah port management ( npm ) , a business unit of north america western asia holdings ( nawah ) , has completed the offloading of the third container vessel running weekly service between the united arab emirates and the company\u2019s container terminal at al maqal port in urban basra . historic al maqal port , also known as the port of basra and [ \u2026 ]\nbloomberg reports that paul brinkley ( pictured ) , the former u . s . defense department official who sought to attract companies to iraq and afghanistan , has started an investment and advisory firm with backing from billionaire hyatt chairman thomas pritzker . nawah llc \u2013 short for north america western asia holdings \u2013 will initially seek to invest in iraqi companies [ \u2026 ]\nnorth america western asia holdings is focused on high - return frontier market opportunities . dedicated to the communities it invests , nawah establishes and maintains strategic , long - term local partnerships , while maintaining the most rigorous international standards of transparency and accountability . more information about nawah and its port management business can be found at urltoken and www . nawahportmanagement . com .\ndubai - headquartered companies transworld group and nawah [ north america western asia holdings ] have announced that the two firms have entered into a formal agreement to service iraq\u2019s growing demand for imports , linking their considerable shipping , logistics , marine services and port capabilities . as part of their agreement , transworld group and nawah port management , nawah\u2019s port operations business [ \u2026 ]\nholdings in ab electrolux ( publ ) : 4 , 425 b - shares .\nby john lee . north america western asia holdings ( nawah ) , u . s . steel tubular products , a subsidiary of united states steel corporation , and mrc global inc . have announced an alliance to bring critical oil well equipment into the natural resources - rich region of southern iraq . the consortium will serve an international lineup of leading oil and gas companies [ \u2026 ]\nthe roots of north america beverages ( nab ) , which includes all of our beverage businesses in the united states and canada ( north america ) , go back to 1898 , when caleb bradham , an innovative entrepreneur from new bern , north carolina created pepsi - cola , offered it to his pharmacy customers , and started a movement that would quench consumers\u2019 thirst for generations to come .\ndubai , united arab emirates , march 24 , 2015 - - ( business wire / me newswire ) - - marking yet another milestone for a growing distribution and logistics service provider , north america western asia holdings ( nawah ) announced that the company has achieved iso 9001 : 2008 quality management standard certification . bureau veritas , which conducted the comprehensive review of the company ' s operations , today\nby john lee . iraq signed a $ 14 - million deal with a u . s . consortium on tuesday to modernise the maqal port on shatt al - arab waterway . the consortium , led by north america western asia holdings ( nawah ) , will invest in a new heavy - lift crane as well as container handling capabilities , and will build a modern container yard in one [ \u2026 ]\nnawah port management ( npm ) , a business unit of north america western asia holdings , announced today that it has entered into a formal agreement with iraq\u2019s ministry of transportation and the general company for ports of iraq to quadruple the size of its terminal operations at the port of basra ( also known as al maqal port ) , iraq\u2019s historic port located in basra\u2019s city center on the shatt al arab waterway .\nwilliams joined western union in 2009 as the vice president of human resources for the americas region . prior to joining western union , richard worked for fullerton financial holdings ( a wholly owned subsidiary of temasek holdings ) as its senior vice president of human resources for central and eastern europe , middle east and africa , based in dubai .\nterritorial expansion , filibustering , and u . s . interest in central america and cuba ,\nnawah would aim at\nbuilding enduring businesses in the middle east and central asia .\n-\nits business model includes both advisory services and direct investment in the middle east and central asia region .\n* the number of shares reflects holdings as per december 31 , 2017 , and includes holdings by related persons , as well as holdings of ads , if applicable . for members new appointed to the executive team after the year - end , the number of shares reflects the holdings at the time of appointment . for information on transactions made since december 31 , 2017 , please refer to the website of the swedish financial supervisory authority .\nratings back validus reinsurance , ltd . lloyd\u2019s validus reinsurance ( switzerland ) ltd . western world insurance company\nprevious positions : executive vice president at husqvarna ab . president and chief executive officer at char - broil llc . president and chief executive officer at murray group . various senior management positions in asia - pacific and north america at whirlpool . marketing director at a whirlpool jv , consul , in brazil . product management positions at whirlpool corporation .\nbill is a geologist with over 30 years of experience in the oil and gas industry . he has worked on exploration projects in australia , central and south - east asia , north africa , the middle east and south america , with sun oil , kufpec , exxonmobil and ampolex . he joined santos after working for exxonmobil in indonesia .\nprevious positions : head of group staff human resources at husqvarna ab , 2005\u20132011 . various senior positions within electrolux including head of human resources for electrolux major appliances north america and head of electrolux holding a / s in denmark .\nas senior vice president and general manager for western union digital , khalid fellahi is responsible for ensuring the continued growth and expansion of western union in the digital space globally . he is based in san francisco .\nas executive vice president and managing director of the americas , marissa geist is responsible for the leadership for all sales , delivery and operations in the americas , which encompasses the north america and latin america regions . promoted to the managing director role in january of 2017 , marissa was chosen based on experience driving positive change during times of significant investment .\nfellahi , who joined western union in 2002 as regional director for north africa , was previously head of the mobile transaction services group ( 2010 ) . he also held several senior regional positions at western union , including the role of senior vice president for africa from 2005 to 2010 , where he was responsible for 51 countries .\nchris houghton senior vice president and head of market area north east asia ( since april 1 , 2017 ) born 1966 . bachelor of law , huddersfield polytechnic , united kingdom . nationality : united kingdom . board member : none . holdings in ericsson : * 27 , 066 class b shares . background : head of region north east asia ( 2015 \u2013 march 2017 ) . has also previously held management positions within ericsson , including head of region india and head of customer unit uk and ireland and various management positions within ericsson in china , hungary , india , ireland , japan , sweden and the uk .\nwith more than 30 years of executive experience in financial services , ersek joined western union in 1999 and became ceo in 2010 . under his leadership , western union has successfully diversified and evolved its business to become a global payments company .\npeter laurin senior vice president and head of business area managed services ( since april 1 , 2017 ) born 1971 . master of technology , chalmers university of technology , sweden , and master of business administration , gothenburg school of economics and commercial law , sweden . nationality : sweden . board member : byggvesta ab . holdings in ericsson : * 8 , 086 class b shares . background : previously head of region northern europe and central asia . previous management positions within ericsson include head of ericsson\u2019s global customer unit vodafone ( 2013 - 2016 ) and various positions in north america , asia and europe . previous positions include positions in arthur d . little and mediatude ltd .\nin addition to holding a senior executive role with western union , a fortune 500 company , farah is a thought leader in corporate responsibility and shared value . he is an active member on the board of directors of the western union foundation .\nwith a career spanning more than 30 years in global financial , fintech , telecom and fast - moving consumer goods sectors , western union global money transfer president , odilon almeida leads western union\u2019s global consumer business across more than 200 countries and territories .\nogn group , the north east - england offshore engineering , procurement and construction ( epc ) specialist , has secured . . .\nprevious positions : various senior positions within electrolux including senior vice president , product line laundry major appliances emea and president small appliances asia pacific .\nas chief compliance officer , jacqueline molnar is responsible for spearheading western union\u2019s compliance and anti - money laundering ( aml ) programs .\nprevious positions : ceo and president of lixil corp in greater china . president of american standard asia pacific ( lixil corp subsidiary ) . china ceo of decorative paints , within ici / akzo nobel . various management positions in philips electronics in asia pacific , china and australia / new zealand .\nbruce joined santos in 2016 and is vice president responsible for santos\u2019 narrabri gas project , asian assets in indonesia , vietnam and malaysia , and the company\u2019s western australian oil assets . in december 2017 , he was promoted to his current position of executive vice president conventional oil & gas , to focus on building and growing santos ' conventional assets across papua new guinea , northern australia , western australia and asia .\nin addition to quaker\u2019s brands , our quaker foods north america division also makes , markets and sells cereals , rice , pasta , dairy and other branded products , such as aunt jemima mixes and syrups , cap\u2019n crunch cereal , life cereal and rice - a - roni side dishes .\nwilliams also spent more than 17 years with american express , holding senior human resources roles in europe , asia , latin america and the u . s . in his last role with american express , williams was the vice president of human resources for the latin america , caribbean and canada region . williams also has held senior - level roles with dunia finance in the uae , a joint venture between fullerton financial and mubadalla , and with acnielsen .\n\u201ccombining its western business know - how with its deep respect for iraq , its people and its culture , nawah truly stands apart . \u201d\nprior to serving as cfo , agrawal was executive vice president and president of western union business solutions . agrawal has been with western union since 2006 and has held roles of increasing responsibility with the company , including treasurer and senior vice president for finance in the emea / apac region .\nphilip has over 35 years ' experience in the international oil and gas industry , starting his career as a petroleum geologist in the north sea with hamilton brothers oil & gas . he subsequently spent 14 years with the bg group in senior commercial and exploration leadership roles in the uk , europe , tunisia and india . he spent a further seven years with bhp petroleum including general manager pakistan , president gas marketing asia / australia , and country manager petroleum australia . philip was then seconded as president of the north west shelf australia lng organisation , which is the marketing arm of the north west shelf lng project .\nthe westward expansion of the united states during the 19th century was not limited to north america , but rather included an ongoing push to establish a stronger u . s . presence in and across the pacific ocean . this maritime expansion , driven mostly by commerce , had important implications for u . s . foreign policy .\nat azure consulting angus supported companies in developing strategy and driving organisational change . at bcg angus set up the perth office , led the australian operations practice and was a core member of both the mining & metals practice and the energy practice . he served clients in australia , new zealand , asia , europe and north america building strong capabilities in strategy , operational efficiency and running transformation programs . as a supply chain manager angus was accountable for procurement , planning , logistics and product delivery .\nmolnar also serves as board chair of the western union foundation , an organization that supports education and disaster relief efforts as pathways toward a better future . since its inception in 2001 , the western union foundation has paid more than $ 111 million in charitable giving across more than 137 countries and territories .\nhis global business leadership and board experience at western union , millicom , bankboston ( now bank of america ) , the coca - cola company and colgate - palmolive , has given him deep knowledge of corporate governance , general management , technology platforms , regulatory and compliance as well as consumer insights of developed and emerging nations .\nu . s . firms to help iraq modernize port at basra special to urltoken baghdad \u2014 iraq has selected a u . s . consortium to modernize the nation\u2019s leading port . iraq hopes that the modernization of maqal port will improve investor confidence in the country . / iraq business news the government of iraqi prime minister nouri al maliki has signed a $ 14 million contract for the modernization of a port in the southern province of basra . under the 10 - year accord , the consortium , led by north america western asia holdings , would construct a container yard in one of 14 berths in the 93 - year - old maqal port on the shatt al arab waterway . \u201cmodernizing maqal port is one step in iraq\u2019s greater vision to improve and expand our country\u2019s shipping and port capabilities , \u201d iraqi transportation minister hadi al amiri said . under the contract , the consortium would dredge shatt al arab \u2014 which leads to the northern gulf \u2014 to at least nine meters to accommodate deep - water vessels . north america , led by a former u . s . defense department official , would work with other american firms , triton container international and marmon crane services .\nmr goh has more than 30 years\u2019 experience in the global oil and gas industry , having spent 25 years with schlumberger limited , including as president of network and infrastructure solutions division in london , president of asia , and vice president and general manager of china . he previously held managerial and staff positions in asia , the middle east and europe .\n1 , 030 , 760 class b shares , 2 , 000 , 000 call options , and 24 , 789 synthetic shares ( reflects holdings as per february 21 , 2018 ) .\na turnaround specialist with a track record in transforming underperforming operations , kevin commenced his career as a drilling engineer with mobil north sea , before joining woodside in 1998 .\nfarah joined western union in 1999 as marketing manager , middle east & north africa . he has held a variety of progressively responsible positions with the company , including regional director , regional vice president , senior vice president for the middle east , pakistan and afghanistan ( mepa ) region and senior vice president , middle east & africa .\ncaroline tsai is executive vice president , general counsel and corporate secretary for western union and a member of its executive leadership team . tsai is responsible for the overall strategic leadership and oversight of western union\u2019s global legal affairs , compliance and corporate secretarial functions . tsai also oversees the global public policy team , ethics and privacy functions .\n\u201cnawah serves as an exemplary model for western investment and joint - operating agreements in iraq , \u201d said captain omran thani , director general of iraq\u2019s port authority , the general company for ports of iraq . \u201ccombining its western business know - how with its deep respect for iraq , its people and its culture , nawah truly stands apart . \u201d\nfounded more than 166 years ago , western union has become one of the world\u2019s most global companies , serving customers in 200 countries and territories , with a diverse base of agents , frontline associates , and wu employees . a purpose - led company , a remarkably high 80 percent of wu employees contributed to the western union foundation in 2016 .\nhe graduated from the university of cape town , located in the western cape province of south africa , with his bachelor of commerce in dual majors , economics and accountancy .\nprevious positions : management positions at franke in brazil . various senior positions at electrolux brazil , including president small appliances latin america , sales and marketing director major appliances . positions in volvo brazil .\nmr spence is currently chairman of base resources limited ( since 2015 ) and a non - executive director of independence group nl ( since 2014 ) and murray and roberts holdings limited ( since 2015 ) .\nhikmet ersek is president , chief executive officer and director of the western union company , a fortune 500 global leader in digital and retail cross - border money transfer and payments services .\nwith more than 25 years of technology industry experience , sheri rhodes is chief technology officer of western union , one of the largest digital money transfer and payments companies in the world .\nniklas heuveldop senior vice president , head of market area north america ( since september 12 , 2017 ) born 1968 . master of science in industrial engineering and management , the link\u00f6ping institute of technology , sweden . nationality : sweden . board member : the swedish - american chamber of commerce new york . holdings in ericsson : * 13 , 368 class b shares . background : senior vice president , chief strategy officer and head of group function technology & emerging business ( april 2017 \u2013 march 2018 ) . previously chief customer officer and head of group function sales ( july 2016 \u2013 march 2017 ) . previous positions include head of global customer unit at & t and a series of senior leadership positions across ericsson , including head of market unit central america and caribbean . previously ceo of servicefactory and coo of watercove networks .\nas cto , rhodes defines and leads western union\u2019s technology vision and digital transformation , directing strategy and technology investments in the company\u2019s global money movement and payments platform . in this role , she oversees western union\u2019s engineering resources , fintech agenda , technology infrastructure and operations across the firm\u2019s major innovation centers in denver , san francisco , montvale , new jersey and pune , india .\njuly 6 - two bridge sections with a combined weight of almost 2 , 000 tonnes have departed the port of lowestoft , uk , destined for maersk oil\u2019s culzean offshore energy project in the north sea .\nkevin joined santos as managing director and chief executive officer on 1 february 2016 , bringing more than 25 years\u2019 experience in managing oil and gas operations in australia , the usa and north and west africa .\nkevin joined santos as managing director and chief executive officer on 1 february 2016 bringing more than 25 years ' experience in managing oil and gas operations in australia , the usa and north and west africa .\nas executive vice president and chief financial officer , raj agrawal is responsible for the leadership and direction of the finance organization . he is based in englewood , colorado , at western union\u2019s global headquarters .\nprior to joining western union , rhodes served as chief information officer at efi , a global provider of products , technology and services leading the transformation of analog - to - digital imaging and printing .\nprior to this role , hochstadt served in various capacities within western union\u2019s cfo organization , most recently serving as senior vice president - head of financial planning and analysis . hochstadt has been with western union since 2004 and has held roles of increasing responsibility , including director of strategic investments and vice president of corporate strategy . he also played a key role in re - launching the urltoken business in san francisco .\nborn 1961 . master in electronic engineering , sapienza university , italy . nationality : italy . board member : none . holdings in ericsson : * 32 , 653 class b shares background : previously head of region mediterranean . previous management positions within ericsson include head of sales networks for western europe within business unit networks , head of business operations in market unit south east europe and key account manager for wind italy , vodafone italy and other customers .\n, helped expand the conflict to spanish possessions in asia . after a swift victory over spain , the united states set up a temporary military administration to govern the islands and promote their political , economic , and social development . the\nhe oversaw the development of innovative programs to improve safety and drive productivity and also executed an m & a and international expansion strategy which saw clough enter five new regions including the us , uk , canada , africa and asia .\nfarah started his career in 1995 with renault sa , where he gained extensive experience in marketing . prior to joining western union , he was area manager for orangina pernod ricard , one of the world\u2019s leading beverage brands .\ntoday , frito - lay north america ( flna ) makes some of the most popular and high - quality snacks in the united states and canada including lay\u2019s and ruffles potato chips , doritos tortilla chips , cheetos cheese - flavored snacks , tostitos tortilla chips and branded dips , santitas tortilla chips , sun chips multigrain chips and fritos corn chips . in addition , flna , through a joint venture with strauss group makes , markets , sells and distributes sabra refrigerated dips and spreads .\ndean is a director of infinisource , kana software , layered technologies and north plains . dean is a former director of the endurance international group ( sold to a private equity consortium in 2011 for $ 1 . 0 billion ) .\n\u2019s advice to avoid \u201centangling alliances\u201d while pursuing foreign relations based upon trade . by 1900 , the united states was a recognized world power with substantial commercial , political , and military interests and territorial holdings throughout the pacific region . maritime expansion led to the proclamation of an\nbefore joining western union in 2013 as senior vice president and deputy chief compliance officer , she served as vice president , associate global anti - money laundering officer at toronto dominion bank group in toronto , canada . prior to joining td , molnar was vice president , assistant general counsel at wells fargo & company in charlotte , north carolina . she also practiced law at gibson dunn and at latham & watkins llp in california , and at herbert smith freehills in sydney , australia .\nprior to working at western union , fellahi held roles within sis - groupe compagnie bancaire ( paribas ) and price waterhouse management consultants . in addition , he has held senior leadership positions at small and medium enterprises in the service industry .\na turnaround specialist with a track record in transforming underperforming operations , kevin commenced his career as a drilling engineer with mobil north sea , before joining woodside in 1998 . during his 13 year tenure with woodside , kevin led the drilling organisation through rapid growth , delivering several australian and international development projects and exploration campaigns . he also led the australian oil business and was the ceo of the north west shelf venture at woodside , where he was responsible for production on australia ' s largest resource project .\nborn 1958 . masters of digital communications engineering , imperial college of science and technology , university of london , united kingdom . nationality : malaysia . board member : none . holdings in ericsson : * 27 , 989 class b shares background : previously head of region middle east ( july 2016 \u2013 march 2017 ) . she has held management positions within ericsson , including head of customer unit etisalat , head of marketing business line broadcast services , global customer unit for warid , head of ericsson in bangladesh and head of market unit north africa .\npreviously position as partner in mckinsey & company , with focus on growth strategy , marketing and sales , high tech , and telecommunications , across europe , the u . s . , and latin america . she has been based in mckinsey\u2019s stockholm , san francisco and sao paulo offices .\nearlier in her career , tsai served as senior vice president & associate general counsel at bank of america corporation where she was responsible for a broad range of issues , including litigation , bank regulatory matters and business transactions . she began her legal career at the global law firm , jones day .\nhe was previously a non - executive director of bph energy ltd ( 2007 to 2015 ) , an operating partner of baird capital partners asia , based in china , ( 2007 to 2012 ) , and a non - executive director of xaloy holding inc in the us ( 2006 to 2008 ) .\nin his previous role as president , middle east , africa , asia pacific , eastern europe and cis , farah was responsible for driving rapid growth in the company\u2019s consumer - to - consumer money - transfer business , adopting innovative delivery channels and making strides in payments to address emerging market opportunities across the region .\nas president , global payments , jean claude farah is leading the expansion and growth of innovative delivery channels of the company\u2019s business payments portfolio , enabling western union\u2019s transformation from a consumer money transfer provider to a full - service cross - border payments leader for consumers and businesses around the world .\njill serves on the board for the aha coalition to protect america\u2019s health care , an advisory board member of the women business leaders of the u . s . health care industry ( wbl ) and is an active member of young presidents\u2019 organization ( ypo ) . additionally , jill serves on the executive committee for the ypo / wpo healthcare network .\nmr shi has more than 20 years of professional experience , including five years in management consultancy and 15 years in senior management roles . his industry experience covers energy , health care , retail and finance in europe and asia - pacific . his specialties include capital operation , m & a and restructuring , strategy , value management , and cost optimisation .\nduring his 13 - year tenure with woodside , kevin led the drilling organisation through rapid growth , delivering several australian and international development projects and exploration campaigns . he also led the australian oil business and was the ceo of the north west shelf venture at woodside , where he was responsible for production on australia\u2019s largest resource project .\nborn 1968 . bachelor of engineering ( electronics ) , university of jiwaji , india , and postgraduate diploma in marketing , indira gandhi national open university , india . nationality : india . board chairman : ericsson nikola tesla d . d . board member : opcom cables sdn bhd , malaysia . holdings in ericsson : * 38 , 063 class b shares . background : senior vice president and head of business unit network products ( july 2016 \u2013 march 2017 ) . joined ericsson in 1995 and has held various senior positions in the company , including senior vice president and head of business unit radio , head of region south east asia and oceania and country manager in indonesia and bangladesh and has worked in malaysia and usa .\nfredrik jejdling executive vice president ( since november 7 , 2017 ) and head of business area networks ( since april 1 , 2017 ) born 1969 . master of science in economics and business administration from stockholm school of economics , sweden . nationality : sweden board member : teknikf\u00f6retagen . holdings in ericsson : * 11 , 245 class b shares . background : senior vice president and head of business unit network services ( july 2016 \u2013 march 2017 ) . has held a variety of positions in commercial operations and financials , including head of region sub - saharan africa , head of region india , and head of sales and finance for business unit global services . previous positions include senior positions with lux asia pacific and tele2 group .\nin his role as managing director of europe and asia pacific , seb o ' connell leads the organization\u2019s creation and delivery of customized , innovative solutions to clients seeking transformational change . as a member of the cielo global executive team , he plays a key role in shaping the strategic direction of the organization as it expands its footprint in europe and beyond .\nas executive vice president and chief human resources officer , richard williams oversees all aspects of western union\u2019s human resources functions around the globe . he is also the global lead for the \u201cwu way , \u201d a program designed to transform the company\u2019s operating model to better enable innovation , improve the customer experience , and drive productivity .\ncarl mellander senior vice president , chief financial officer and head of group function finance and common functions ( april 1 , 2017 ) born 1964 . bachelor of business administration and economics , university of stockholm , sweden . nationality : sweden . board member : none . holdings in ericsson : * 27 , 203 class b shares . background : acting chief financial officer and head of group function finance and common functions ( july 2016 \u2013 march 2017 ) . has previously held various positions within finance and business control within ericsson , including vice president and group treasurer and head of finance in region western and central europe . previous positions include head of finance / cfo positions within the telecom operator space and defense industry .\nrob is a director of applied predictive technologies , infinisource , layered technologies , paymentus and north plains . rob was formerly a director of intrinsiq research ( sold to amerisourcebergen holding corporation in 2011 ) , saber ( sold to eds in 2007 for $ 460 million ) and systems & software . rob holds an a . b . from princeton university .\n\u201cover the past 15 years , from west africa and throughout asia , cpp has constructed more than 40 long - distance pipelines totaling 50 , 000 kilometers and installed tank farms capable of storing 20 million cubic meters of oil and gas , \u201d said cpp president zhao yujian . \u201cwe have the credentials and the commitment to assist iraq in its accelerated , unparalleled development efforts . \u201d\nprior to joining western union , he served in a dual role of treasurer and vice president of investor relations for deluxe corporation . agrawal started his career in the automotive industry at general motors corporation in michigan , and later worked at gm as a manufacturing engineer . he also held several roles in finance at chrysler corporation and at general mills , inc . , including assistant treasurer .\nunder her leadership , many state , national and international regulators and law enforcement bodies have commended western union for its technology innovations , aml and other compliance programs , such as developing custom algorithms to help combat money laundering and terrorist financing , and for assisting with numerous investigations . in 2016 alone , her department prevented 400 , 000 fraudulent transfers , representing a 794 percent increase from 2010 .\nprior to joining western union , tsai was deputy general counsel and chief regulatory officer at bmo financial group . while at bmo financial group , tsai advised on advocacy and policy initiatives , as well as all bank regulatory and supervisory issues for bmo\u2019s global operations , including personal and commercial banking , wealth management and capital markets . she also served as chief legal officer , u . s . personal and commercial banking .\njan karlsson vice president , acting head of business area digital services ( since february 1 , 2018 ) . born 1966 . bachelor in business administration , essec business school , france . nationality : sweden . board member : none holdings in ericsson : * 4 , 149 class b - shares . background : head of solution area bss within business area digital services since february 2017 . before joining ericsson jan karlsson was the ceo of digitalroute , an isv focusing on data collection & pre - processing across telco and non - telco verticals\nborn 1968 . master of science in electrical engineering , kth royal institute of technology , stockholm , sweden . nationality : sweden . board member : atis and the swedish - american chamber of commerce san francisco . holdings in ericsson : * 22 , 030 class b shares background : group cto and head of technology and architecture group function technology and emerging business ( july 2017 \u2013 march 2018 ) . joined ericsson in 1993 and has held various management positions in the company , including head of technology strategy , cto americas in santa clara us , and head of standardization and industry .\nhelena norrman senior vice president , chief marketing and communications officer and head of group function marketing & corporate relations ( since february 1 , 2018 ) born 1970 . master of international business administration , link\u00f6ping university , sweden . nationality : sweden . board member : none . holdings in ericsson : * 35 , 740 class b shares . background : senior vice president , cmo and head of marketing & communications between 2014 until january 31 , 2018 . senior vice president and head of group function communications 2011 - 2014 . previously vice president , communications operations at group function communications . has held various positions within ericsson\u2019s global communications organization since 1998 . previous positions as communications consultant .\nmajbritt arfert senior vice president , chief human resources officer and head of group function human resources ( since april 1 , 2017 ) born 1963 . bachelor of human resources , university of gothenburg , sweden . nationality : sweden . board member : none . holdings in ericsson : * 20 , 485 class b shares . background : acting head of group function human resources ( november 2016 \u2013 march 2017 ) , head of human resources ericsson sweden ( september 2015 \u2013 march 2017 ) . previously vice president and head of human resources business unit support solutions ( 2007 - 2015 ) . previous positions include various human resources positions , including head of human resources for sony ericsson in germany ( 2001 - 2004 ) .\nborn 1964 . master of laws ( lic . jur . ) from ku university of leuven , belgium , and master of laws ( ll . m . ) . from new york university school of law , usa . bachelor in law , facult\u00e9s notre dame de la paix , belgium nationality : belgium board member : none holdings in ericsson : * none background : previously , group general counsel at lafargeholcim ltd ( 2013 \u2013 2018 ) with responsibility for the legal and compliance functions based in switzerland . vice president international for legal and external affairs and has held other senior management positions at verizon business ( 2004 \u2013 2013 ) based in the uk and hong kong . prior to that , various senior legal positions in the telecoms , banking and power industries based in the uk and switzerland . he started his career in private practice in new york .\ngreg williams is a managing director at accel - kkr focused on the firm ' s structured minority equity and debt investments . prior to joining accel - kkr , greg was a managing director at capitalsource , a leading middle market debt provider , where he ran the technology & communications group . previously , he worked in venture capital with the sturm group where he co - managed a $ 500 million fund focused on technology and communications , and from 1995 to 2000 with jp morgan\u2019s investment banking practice in new york , first as an associate in mergers & acquisitions and next as a vice president in technology investment banking . prior to graduate school , he worked with bond corporation in perth , western australia and with fleet financial group as analyst in media & communications .\na geologist and geophysicist by training , mr spence commenced his career as an exploration geologist with woodside petroleum limited in 1977 . he subsequently joined shell ( development ) australia , where he worked for 18 years . in 1994 he was seconded to woodside to lead the north west shelf exploration team . in 1998 , he left shell to join woodside . he retired from woodside in 2008 after a 14 - year tenure in top executive positions in the company , including chief operating officer and acting chief executive officer . upon his retirement he took up several board positions , including clough limited , where he served as chairman from 2010 to 2013 , geodynamics limited where he served as a non - executive director from 2008 to 2016 ( including as chairman from 2010 to 2016 ) and oil search limited , where he served as a non - executive director from 2012 to 2017 . mr spence is also a past chair of the national offshore petroleum safety and environmental management authority board and led the commonwealth government\u2019s carbon storage taskforce reporting to the minister for resources , energy and tourism .\nwas the source of some of the world\u2019s most sought after commodities\u2014tea , porcelain , and silk\u2014and western merchants had sought access to this highly lucrative trade since at least the 17th century . following u . s . independence , u . s . - based merchants continued to seek opportunity in china . in february 1784 the empress of china became the first ship to sail from the united states to china , and in its wake came a steady flow of merchants in search of wealth . during the first decades of the 19th century , u . s . merchants amassed sizable fortunes that they subsequently invested in the development of their homeland . as this trade grew , u . s . traders built a small outpost in china and their interactions with chinese subjects became more complex and occasionally contentious . the u . s . government realized that it had to establish formal diplomatic ties in order to protect the interests of its citizens . in the wake of war between britain and china , and the subsequent opening of diplomatic relations between those two countries , the united states moved to negotiate its own treaty with the chinese government . the resulting agreement ,\nthe task force for business and stability operations ( tfbso ) was established in june 2006 to aid in the revitalization of iraq ' s economy and in creating jobs for the iraqi people . in 2010 , tfbso began working in afghanistan , helping the afghan government achieve economic sovereignty by increasing access to international markets , improving domestic commerce connectivity and enhancing agribusiness practices . mr . brinkley has traveled to iraq every month since may of 2006 and has traveled to afghanistan every month since july 2009 .\npaul a . brinkley serves as deputy under secretary of defense and director of the task force for business and stability operations . prior to joining the department of defense , mr . brinkley held a number of senior executive roles with technology companies in silicon valley . paul brinkley joins the council to discuss the tfbso\u2019s efforts to spur economic growth in afghanistan\u2019s challenging security environment .\nkeep up on the latest videos and activity by subscribing to vimeo\u2019s daily digest email .\nhutchison ports and the pritzker family business interests ( \u201cpfbi\u201d ) , advised by the pritzker organization , l . l . c . ( \u201ctpo\u201d ) , announced today that the leading hong kong - based port operator has agreed to partner with nawah port management , l . l . c . ( \u201cnpm\u201d ) to manage existing and future operations at the historic port of basra in southern iraq . hutchison ports will assume oversight [ \u2026 ]\nby john lee . nawah port management ( npm ) has reportedly won approval from the iraqi government to import food cargo at its basra port container terminal . nicholas kunesh , npm\u2019s president and ceo , said : \u201cthis is an important moment for basra and iraq writ large . given iraq\u2019s growing disposable income , particularly within the expanding middle class , demand [ \u2026 ]\ncnn\u2019s fareed zakaria speaks with paul brinkley , former u . s . deputy under secretary for business transformation with the department of defense , about his efforts to get major american companies to set up in iraq : ( source : cnn )\ngeorge ibraheem yokhana : to : iraq - business news about the a / m article re . . .\nhabib : many thanks for your comment . please address any c . . .\nby expanding its operations to a second terminal , nawah is building upon its commitment to modernize the port of basra , revitalizing the shatt al arab as a major trade lane for industrial and commercial cargo alike .\n\u201cbasra is one of the most dynamic , fastest growing cities in the arabian gulf , \u201d said ali hazim , a leading business owner and major trader of basra . \u201chaving state - of - the - art , customer focused shipping and logistics capabilities conveniently located in downtown basra will be key to supporting our city\u2019s continued growth . nawah has delivered upon and continues to fulfill its far - reaching commitment to our city . \u201d\nnpm\u2019s first modernized container terminal , opened in october 2013 , is already proving to be an important gateway for a full spectrum of cargo \u2013 from consumer goods to meet the needs of iraq\u2019s burgeoning middle class to critical equipment and materiel fueling iraq\u2019s massive oil and gas development efforts . imported and exported goods are moving smoothly between the gulf and npm\u2019s container terminal into the city of basra and throughout basra province . a significant scale of cargo is also moving to the holy cities of najaf and karbala , capital city baghdad and beyond .\nbeyond a full array of imported goods , npm has helped spur the export of one of iraq\u2019s quintessential products \u2013 dates . in the past two months , npm exported more than 4 , 100 metric tons in 250 containers from its terminal at the port of basra to the united arab emirates to reach markets throughout the middle east .\n\u201cwe are immensely proud to be working hand in hand with our iraqi partners to further basra\u2019s growth and reemergence as a strategic trading center , bridging east and west , \u201d said paul brinkley , nawah\u2019s president and ceo . \u201cbeyond our goal to create a world - class port operation , we are deeply committed to building local talent and we\u2019ve already demonstrated that through our staff \u2013 a team comprised of iraqi managers , professionals and operators , trained in world - class technology and equipment operation . \u201d\nas part of this most recent 10 - year agreement between nawah and the iraq government , npm will rehabilitate berth # 13\u2019s 150 - meter waterfront and its 40 , 000 - square meter cargo laydown yard . once construction culminates on the berth , it will join npm\u2019s berth # 14 operations as the only fully containerized terminals at the port of basra .\n\u201cthe demands on iraq\u2019s ports continue to grow significantly every month , \u201d brinkley said . \u201cnawah port management is committed to providing a viable alternative for local traders and international companies to move time - sensitive , high - demand cargo into iraq . recent announcements by the governments of iraq and iran regarding the upcoming restoration of the shatt al arab to full deep draft only increase the importance of our operation in basra\u2019s city center . as the market demands continue to increase , our expansion to berth # 13 will help us support that growth . \u201d"]}
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heineken logo\u201d . the current tagline of heineken is \u201copen your world\u201d .\nheineken ( r ) continues to build global soccer presence as presenting sponsor of international champions cup .\nabout the heineken prizes the heineken prizes are the largest international research prizes in the netherlands and are awarded every other year . the winners are selected by juries consisting of leading international researchers put together by the academy .\nheineken\u2019s world is an exciting place to be . and it\u2019s yours to explore , with our international graduate programme .\nheineken americas export and usb have worked in the past on building other international brands locally in the us market .\nthe heineken prizes are the largest international research prizes in the netherlands and are awarded every other year . the winners are selected by juries consisting of leading international researchers put together by the academy .\ncharlene de carvalho is the owner of a controlling interest in heineken international , a fortune she inherited after the passing away of her father , alfred henry heineken .\nheineken has added to its football sponsorship portfolio after striking a multi - year partnership with the international champions cup and espn .\nalessandro manunta , heineken ' s top marketer in australia , is exiting to take on an international role based in amsterdam .\nalfred henry heineken , the grandson of original founder gerard adriaan heineken , is the man behind the heineken beer label .\nheineken and usb will introduce international beer brands from austria , indonesia , serbia , spain , and greece to the us market .\nsol is a brand of heineken . heineken international is a dutch brewing company , founded in 1864 by gerard adriaan heineken in amsterdam . as of 2012 , heineken owns over 190 breweries in more than 70 countries and employs approximately 85 , 000 people .\nour flagship brand ' kingfisher ' , has achieved international recognition consistently , and has won many awards at international beer festivals . our most popular beer , kingfisher premium lager beer , is currently available in 69 countries and leads the way among indian beers in the international market .\ntechnical regional sales manager job in kenya at an international company our client is a well - established international company that integrates a wide range of positioning technologies including gps , . . .\nheineken international is a dutch brewing company , founded in 1864 by gerard adriaan heineken in amsterdam . as of 2015 , heineken owns over 165 breweries in more than 70 countries and employs approximately 76 , 000 people .\nheineken international is a dutch brewing company . heineken owns over 115 breweries in more than 65 countries and ranks as the third largest brewery in the world after sabmiller and inbev .\ncourtesymasters for global hospitality executive search , international hospitality management recruitment and hospitality jobs & career management .\nheineken americas export has partnered with u . s . beverage ( usb ) to import certain international specialty beer brands into the us market .\n, the world ' s most international premium beer brand , the dos equis franchise , the tecate franchise and strongbow hard apple ciders . heineken\nthanks to corporate member heineken international , we ' ll once again find ourselves at the heineken experience . . . ensuring a cold beer ( or two ! ) at the end !\nheineken international is closely watching the results of the \u201copen your world\u201d campaign in the important united states market because american sales of heineken have slumped as many drinkers shun expensive imported beers .\nheineken nv acquires control over scottish & newcastle , and heineken becomes promoter of ub .\n\u200edirector global heineken sponsorships at heineken international , hans erik tuijt said : \u201cheineken and the uefa champions league are an absolute match . the uefa champions league has become the pinnacle of european football and world\u2019s largest sporting event ; heineken is the world\u2019s most valuable , international premium beer brand . through the heineken star experience we want to take the fans\u2019 enjoyment of the uefa champions league to a whole new level . \u201d\nthe top fastest growing brands are modelo and dos equis . modelo is owned by constellation brands while dos equis is a subsidiary of heineken international .\nfrom humble origins in 1916 as a dubai creekside shipping agent to leading independent , international beverage distributor .\nwhile sp brewery\u2019s major shareholder and heineken international subsidiary , asia pacific breweries , have expressed confidence in the png economy , png might soon get a chance to produce its own locally brewed heineken .\nin a statement , heineken said the new partnership \u2013 a 50 - 50 joint venture between lagunitas and heineken international , not heineken\u2019s u . s . division , heineken usa ( husa ) \u2013 will give the global brewer a \u201cunique opportunity to expand within the craft beer market . \u201d\nthe heineken prizes are named after dr henry p . heineken ( 1886 - 1971 ) ; dr alfred h . heineken ( 1923 - 2002 ) and charlene de carvalho - heineken ( 1954 ) , chair of the dr h . p . heineken foundation and the alfred heineken fondsen foundation , which finance the heineken prizes .\ncharlene de - carvalho heineken is the great granddaughter of gerard adrian heineken , the founder of heineken beer , the world\u2019s third largest brewery .\nwas awarded the dr a . h . heineken prize for art 2016 . the international jury has praised wendel\u2019s work for its originality , inventiveness and vitality .\nheineken international owns and manages one of the world ' s leading portfolios of beer brands . the principal international brands are heineken pilsener , amstel light , and amstel . heineken is positioned as an international premium brand . its appeal is growing in many markets . heineken is the leading beer brand in europe and amstel is the third largest . in europe , amstel is positioned in the mid - priced mainstream segment , the largest segment of the market , and is available in more than 90 countries around the world .\nlast week the owner of the largest controlling interest in heineken international , who also happens to be a member of the heineken family , arrived in the country primarily to visit sp brewery in port moresby .\ninc . , the nation ' s leading upscale beer importer , is a subsidiary of heineken nv , the world ' s most international brewer . core brands imported into the u . s . are heineken\nheineken has announced the next stage of its 2016 marketing plan with the launch of \u2018heineken house\u2019 at sydney airport \u2013 australia\u2019s first flagship heineken bar .\nfor more information on heineken and relevent sports , and their icc partnership , including exclusive content , live updates and ticket giveaways promotions in the near future , please follow heineken on twitter , @ heineken _ us or visit the heineken facebook page , urltoken , the heineken youtube page , urltoken or the official heineken website , heineken . com .\nthe premium lager\u2019s newest bar will be located in t1 international departures and will offer a unique heineken experience to travellers when it opens for business in mid 2016 .\nwe have strategically decided to concentrate on a few large , high quality properties to get the maximum benefit from our investments . these properties all have elevated international reach and professional standards \u2013 which make them a perfect match for heineken , the world\u2019s most international premium beer brand .\nfeaturing case study examples from heineken\u2019s , anthony arnold , channel sales & distribution project manager for africa & the middle east at heineken international b . v . , this webinar will help you understand how you can :\nabout the heineken prizes the heineken prizes are the most prestigious international science prizes of the netherlands . they are awarded every other year . they are named after dr henry p . heineken ( 1886 - 1971 ) ; dr alfred h . heineken ( 1923 - 2002 ) and charlene de carvalho - heineken ( 1954 - ) , chairman of the dr h . p . heineken foundation , the dr a . h . heineken foundations and the c . l . de carvalho - heineken foundation , which fund the prizes .\nthis canvas gives the perspectives of two stakeholders ; 110 international senior marketeers and cmo\u2019s on one hand and the global marketing manager craft beer and sol cerveza from heineken .\nthe 2016 international champions cup runs from 23 july to 13 august and will see 15 of europe\u2019s top clubs compete .\nheineken international is a dutch brewing company , founded in 1864 by gerard adriaan heineken in amsterdam . as of 2007 , heineken owns over 125 breweries in more than 70 countries and employs approximately 66 , 000 people . it brews and sells more than 170 international premium , regional , local and specialty beers , including cruzcampo , tiger beer , \u017cywiec , starobrno , zagorka , birra moretti , ochota , murphy\u2019s , star and of course heineken pilsener .\nit currently controls 30 breweries in 14 countries in the asia pacific region , selling over 40 beer brands and variants . it is wholly owned by parent company heineken international .\nthe company has a strong portfolio of brands which include local and international brands : primus , m\u00fctzig , amstel , guinness and turbo king , while heineken beer is imported .\nthe heineken prizes are named after dr henry p . heineken ( 1886 - 1971 ) ; dr alfred h . heineken ( 1923 - 2002 ) and charlene de carvalho - heineken ( 1954 ) , chairman of the dr h . p . heineken foundation and the alfred heineken fondsen foundation , which fund the prizes .\nin 2017 , heineken international increased its stake in the craft beer sector , buying craft beer maker lagunitas . they also purchased brasil kirin , the second largest brewery in brazil . some of the popular beers made by heineken include :\nthe idea is \u201cto think digital at the inception , not as an afterthought , \u201d said alexis nasard , chief commercial officer at heineken international in amsterdam , who spoke during a recent interview at the heineken usa office in midtown manhattan .\nthe company manufactures and sells more than 170 international , local and regional beer brands ( apart from heineken pilsener ) such as tiger , starobrno , birra moretti , murphy\u2019s and ochota .\nlagunitas brewing is selling its remaining 50 percent stake to heineken international , which will place the california and chicago - based brewery under full control of the world\u2019s second - largest beer company . heineken first bought half of lagunitas in september 2015 .\nthe international champions cup is an annual summer soccer tournament organized by relevent sports , featuring the best clubs from around the world . a staple property of relevent sports and rse ventures , the international champions cup brings the best in soccer to iconic sports venues across\nthe heineken flagship venue will be part of a new renovation that will transform the food and beverage offering at sydney airport t1 international departures . it will provide travellers with the perfect heineken experience and will be one of the first venues in australia to receive some of the latest global innovations from heineken .\nheineken usa is also keeping lose to its heritage in the soccer space with its deal to be presenting sponsor for all annual international champions cup ( icc ) matches in the united states .\nmolson coors has an agreement with heineken international to distribute the heineken brand in canada , which includes handling marketing duties . that agreement also includes heineken - owned newcastle brown ale , strongbow and murphy\u2019s brands , and dos equis , sol , tecate , birra moretti and desperado were added to it in 2014 .\nheineken international is a dutch brewing company , founded in 1864 by gerard adriaan heineken in amsterdam . as of 2015 , heineken owns over 165 breweries in more than 70 countries and employs approximately 76 , 000 people . it brews and sells more than 250 international premium , regional , local and specialty beers , . the flagship products are heineken pilsener and amstel light . with an annual beer production of 181 . 3 million hectoliters , heineken ranks as the third largest brewer in the world after anheuser - busch , inbev , and sabmiller , based on revenue .\nc . l . de carvalho - heineken prize ( former dr a . h . heineken prize ) for cognitive science\nabout the heineken prizes the heineken prizes are the most prestigious international science prizes of the netherlands . they are awarded every other year . the laureates are selected by juries assembled by the academy and made up of leading dutch and foreign scientists and scholars .\nalfred henry\nfreddy\nheineken ( 4 november 1923 \u2013 3 january 2002 ) was a dutch businessman for heineken international , the brewing company bought in 1864 by his grandfather gerard adriaan heineken in amsterdam . he served as chairman of the board of directors and ceo from 1971 until 1989 . after his retirement as chairman and ceo , heineken . . . [ leggi tutto ]\nheineken is the world ' s international brewer . it is the leading developer and marketer of premium beer and cider brands . led by the heineken\u00ae brand , the group has a powerful portfolio of more than 250 international , regional , local and specialty beers and ciders . heineken is committed to innovation , long - term brand investment , disciplined sales execution and focused cost management . heineken east africa is part of heineken international operating companies within the africa , middle east and eastern europe region , with sales execution and distribution operations across tanzania , uganda and kenya . to date we have employed a significant number of local employees directly and a significantly larger number of locals indirectly through our distribution network and value chain .\nheineken house is aimed at international travelers who are searching for a premium beer experience that they can share with others from around the world . heineken has successfully opened similar airport bars in cities around the world including hong kong , dubai , athens and auckland .\nheineken international announced thursday that it is buying the other 50 percent stake of lagunitas brewing co . of petaluma in a deal to help propel the craft beer sector globally amid a rapidly changing industry .\nbased in the original amsterdam brewery , the heineken experience is a multi - sensory journey through the fascinating world of heineken .\nthe beer brand also reached a media agreement with espn that will extend its sponsorship presence across all espn broadcasts of the international champions cup .\nlagunitas brewing , one of the fastest - growing craft breweries in the u . s . , today announced it would enter into a joint venture with heineken international , the world\u2019s third largest beer company .\nwelcome to the official heineken facebook page . learn about the brand , products and open your world . urltoken the world ' s most international premium beer . our content is intended for p . . .\nsabmiller ' s biggest brands you may run across in the u . s . include international beers such as pilsner urquell , peroni and grolsch .\nheineken international owns a worldwide portfolio of over 170 beer brands , mainly pale lager , though some other beer styles are produced . the two largest brands are heineken and amstel ; though the portfolio includes cruzcampo , affligem , \u017cywiec , starobrno , zagorka , and birra moretti .\nthe heineken open ( tennis ) is a tennis tournament on the atp international series played inauckland , new zealand . in march 2007 heineken announced a new advertising campaign for the heineken brand in partnership with the uefa champions league , with a theme of\nenjoyed together around the world .\nheineken also sponsors the music events : the heineken open ' er festival , a contemporary music festival held in poland ; and , since 2004 , the oxegen music festival in ireland .\n5 . heineken international group and product structure < ul > < li > heineken and amstel are principal brands of heinken international . group brews and sells more than 200 premium international , regional , local and speciality beers and ciders . < / li > < / ul > < ul > < li > two traditional beer are produced by group : - < / li > < / ul > < ul > < li > heineken tarwebok / special dark . sold only in netherlands and u . s . a < / li > < / ul > < ul > < li > heineken oud bruin < / li > < / ul > < ul > < li > heineken main products portfolio : - < / li > < / ul > amstel primus birra moretti sagres cruzcampo strongbow bulmer newcastle brown ale kingfisher tiger fosters heineken\na trained chartered and cost accountant , mr nedungadi joined the united breweries group in 1990 as the corporate treasurer . within two years , he became the group finance director of the group\u2019s international business managing the businesses of ub international ltd . , which comprised the paint giant berger jenson and nicholson having operations spanning 27 countries . he played a lead role in listing the berger group companies on various international stock exchanges including the london and singapore bourses .\nsoccer has been a central tenet of heineken ' s global heritage , and our sponsorship of international champions cup solidifies our role in sustaining soccer ' s fantastic momentum in the u . s . ,\nsaid\nheineken asia pacific , formerly asia pacific breweries ( apb ) is an asian brewery company founded as malayan breweries limited ( mbl ) in 1931 , in a joint venture between heineken international and fraser and neave , it was renamed to asia pacific breweries ( apb ) in 1989 and given its present name after merging with heineken asia pacific in 2013 .\nsymposium cultural patronage in the context of the exhibition , an international symposium on cultural patronage will take place on thursday september 20 in the van abbemuseum .\ndiscussing the latest addition to its sports sponsorship heineken\u2019s us chief marketing officer , nuno teles , said : \u201csoccer has been a central tenet of heineken ' s global heritage , and our sponsorship of international champions cup solidifies our role in sustaining soccer ' s fantastic momentum in the us . \u201d\nthe bond films have always been aligned to heineken ' s international , premium image ,\nsaid cyril charzat , heineken ' s senior global brand director .\nin this campaign , we see the charm and resourcefulness shared by james bond and the heineken man of the world , which allows him to momentarily step successfully into bond ' s shoes .\n1 . \u00fc\uf0fc dutch . \u00fc\uf0fc 150 years in the beer industry . \u00fc\uf0fc positioned as a premium & international brand . \u00fc\uf0fc 250 products and 70 countries .\nthese brands include amstel , desperados , sol , strongbow cider , dos equis , tiger , and bintang . you\u2019ll notice that many of the heineken international beer brands are relatively dull - but - highly - marketable light lagers .\nas an international brewer , sustainable growth requires that we act according to our core values ; they are at the heart of our heineken code of business conduct and its underlying policies , including our employees\u2019 and human rights policy .\nheineken brewery ( heineken brouwerijen ) is a world - renowned dutch brewing company headquartered in amsterdam . the company was established in 1864 by gerard adriaan heineken . one of the world\u2019s most popular beer brands , heineken is produced by 40 breweries in over 39 countries across the globe .\nfrom 1971 to 1989 , mr . heineken served as chairman of heineken , setting the company ' s long - term strategy nearly single - handedly . under his leadership , heineken grew into a global powerhouse .\nsjoerd koornstra is global cmi manager cider at heineken international . he is globally responsible for market research concerning cider as well for the global brand health tracking in more than 100 markets for beer , cider and csd . he has broad international experience in developing as well as developed markets and has been in several market - research - related areas for more than 25 years . sjoerd has held international positions in the field of marketing research , knowledge management and marketing information technology . he has a master ' s degree in applied econometrics in business administration .\neuromonitor international is the world ' s leading independent provider of strategic market research . we create data and analysis on thousands of products and services around the world .\nrestivo - alessi has extensive expertise in strategy development and execution , has held numerous senior strategy positions and has more than 20 years of international media management experience .\nthe bar will form part of sydney airport\u2019s new sydney boulevard , a new luxury precinct showcasing a collection of 13 premium international brands , opening mid - 2016 .\nheineken drinkers are passionate about all things soccer and icc ,\nsaid rob ryder , heineken brand manager .\nenjoying a cold heineken on game day enhances the experience and leads to greater consumer engagement .\nthe heineken experience is a museum about heineken pilsener and the heineken brewery , based in the original brewery in amsterdam . the building was built in 1867 , and was in use as a brewery until 1988 . in 1991 , when part of the establishment was torn down , the heineken reception and information centre ( dutch : heineken ontvangst - en informatiecentrum ) was opened in the remaining building . in 2001 the name was changed to heineken experience .\nonce a year heineken n . v . and heineken holding n . v . hold their annual general meeting of shareholders in amsterdam , the netherlands .\nabout the heineken young scientists awards the heineken young scientists awards offer encouragement to talented young researchers . they are awarded every other year to promising researchers whose outstanding work sets an example for others of their generation . the winners work in the same disciplines as the heineken prize laureates and are selected by the same international juries assembled by the academy . the heineken young scientists awards consist of a work of art designed by jeroen henneman ( amsterdam ) and eur 10 , 000 .\nheineken is a proud , independent global brewer committed to surprise and excite consumers with its brands and products everywhere . from a single brewery in amsterdam 150 years ago , the company is grown into the world\u2019s most international brewer , being present in over 70 countries , operating more than 165 breweries and employing 81 , 000 people . their flagship brand heineken\u00ae is available in almost every country on the globe and is being flanked by 250 international premium , regional , local and specialty beers and ciders .\nwe have developed a surprising line of promotional products for heineken . these products were used at the sochi olympic winter games . heineken offered these products to visitors of the famous\nholland heineken house\n. the heineken medal is an example of creatively connecting brand an event . celebrating winners by opening a bottle . the heineken russian hat perfectly matched with the event and the location .\nthe heineken prizes are named after dr henry p . heineken ( 1886 - 1971 ) ; dr alfred h . heineken ( 1923 - 2002 ) and charlene de carvalho - heineken ( 1954 ) , chair of the dr h . p . heineken foundation and the alfred heineken fondsen foundation , which finance the heineken prizes . more information about the heineken prizes is available at knaw website . note for media representatives only : media questions can be sent to kim van den wijngaard ( knaw ) , + 31 20 551 0744 , + 31 6 1272 0479 . high resolution photos of the laureates are available here .\nandrew campbell , managing director , heineken lion australia , said , \u201cwe are all about creating premium world class experiences for consumers . with the location of heineken house , in t1 international departures at sydney airport , we have the perfect venue to send people off on their journey . it will become a destination where people meet , relax and experience the latest heineken innovations in australia before they fly . \u201d\nso heineken doesn\u2019t sponsor dog fights \u2013 just the uefa champions league , the heineken cup , the heineken open in new zealand , numerous music festivals , the james bond films and who knows how many other events around the world .\nmr . marc busain has been president americas and member of the executive team at heineken n . v . since 2015 . he joined heineken in 1995 as managing director heineken burundi . in 2006 , he became managing director heineken egypt . he was appointed managing director heineken france in 2010 . from 2011 until 2015 , he was managing director cm / heineken mexico . prior to this , marc worked in africa for three years in a painting and coating production company .\nin addition to his wife , mr . heineken is survived by his daughter , charlene , and five grandchildren . family members continue to control heineken holding , which owns 50 . 1 percent of the brewing company , heineken n . v .\nthe transition will begin immediately and include various specialty brands from heineken americas export .\nthis line of merchandise enabled heineken to expose both the brand and the holland heineken house , a range of functional promotional products with a clear link to the sochi olympic winter games , providing visitors of the holland heineken house with beautiful souvenirs .\nthat\u2019s right . depending on what you read , heineken international is only the second or even the third largest brewer globally by revenue . anheuser - busch inbev is the undisputed champion , accounting for a 25 % market share of all the sales of beer worldwide .\nthe international livestock research institute ( ilri ) seeks to recruit a post - doctoral scientist immunology to assist in african swine fever vaccine development ilri works to improve food and . . .\nm\u00e9decins sans fronti\u00e8res spain ocba ( operational centre barcelona - athens ) is looking for a press officer for the nairobi branch office context : m\u00e9decins sans fronti\u00e8res is an international independent . . .\nmagee said the sale was more about the comfort level and trust he felt with heineken executives and \u201ctearing down the walls to tap into the resources of heineken . \u201d\non - site , heineken will promote in stadium beer gardens at the biggest icc matches . host venues for the 2017 international champions cup presented by heineken include : los angeles memorial coliseum , los angeles ; levi ' s stadium , santa clara , calif . ; fedex field , washington , d . c . ; hard rock stadium , miami ; camping world stadium , orlando , fla . ; gillette stadium , boston ; metlife stadium , east rutherford , n . j . ; red bull arena , harrison , n . j . ; and nissan stadium ; nashville , tenn . white plains - based heineken usa is a subsidiary of heineken international nv . european brands imported into the u . s . include heineken , strongbow hard apple ciders , amstel light , and newcastle brown ale .\nget in the ring and heineken\u2019s innovators brewhouse are looking for \u201ccool\u201d innovations that help reduce heineken\u2019s carbon footprint . are you ready to work together in a pilot project with heineken innovators to co - create relevant , consumer - facing ideas for sustainable innovations ?\nevery angle implemented the kpi dashboard at heineken . according to fred holvast , logistics director of heineken netherlands , the dashboard was rolled out in time and on budget and it delivered heineken an overview of the total supply chain . holvast : ' the it - project delivered heineken even more than we were expecting , i was flabbergasted . '\nalfred henry\nfreddy\nheineken ( 4 november 1923 \u2013 3 january 2002 ) was a dutch businessman for heineken international , the brewing company bought in 1864 by his grandfather gerard adriaan heineken in amsterdam . he served as chairman of the board of directors and ceo from 1971 until 1989 . after his retirement as chairman and ceo , heineken continued to sit on the board of directors until his death and served as chairman of the supervisory board from 1989 till 1995 . at the time of his death , heineken was one of the richest people in the netherlands with a net worth of 9 . 5 billion guilders .\nreuters , the news and media division of thomson reuters , is the world\u2019s largest international multimedia news provider reaching more than one billion people every day . reuters provides trusted business , financial , national , and international news to professionals via thomson reuters desktops , the world ' s media organizations , and directly to consumers at urltoken and via reuters tv . learn more about thomson reuters products :\nmeanwhile , at the time of writing , heineken international owns nearly 200 breweries in 70 countries around the world . that makes it the second largest brewer in the world by revenue \u2013 behind only anheuser - busch ( corona extra , budweiser , stella artois , etc . ) .\nnavigating through the heineken company website might result in a redirect to the age gateway .\nthe heineken logo uses a custom typeface designed specifically for the company by jeroen klaver .\nheineken was founded in 1864 by one gerard adriaan heineken . we\u2019ll guess that even he couldn\u2019t predict how successful his beer would turn out to be just 150 years later .\nwe\u2019re committed to making heineken a great place to work and investing in our people .\nthe heineken company was founded in 1863 when the 22 - year - old gerard adriaan heineken bought a brewery known as de hooiberg ( the haystack ) in amsterdam . in 1869 heineken switched to the use of bottom - fermenting yeast . in 1886 dr . h . elion , a pupil of the french chemist louis pasteur , developed the\nheineken a - yeast\nin the heineken laboratory . this yeast is still the key ingredient of heineken beer . in 1873 the brewery ' s name changed to heineken ' s bierbrouwerij maatschappij ( hbm ) , and opened a second brewery in rotterdam in 1874 .\nthere\u2019s heineken cup rugby , the champions league is brought to you by heineken , there\u2019s a tennis tournament in new zealand , a music festival in poland , and even james bond now orders a heineken instead of his usual martini ( shaken , not stirred ) .\nlater , the keys to the heineken kingdom ( then only made up of two breweries ) passed to gerard\u2019s son , henry pierre heineken . he managed the company from 1917 to 1940 . it was around this time that the company started exporting heineken around the world .\nin late 2015 , heineken ' s subsidiary in greece , athenian brewery , was handed a record 31 . 5 million euro fine for market abuse . heineken ' s long - standing subsidiary in the congo , bralima , also attracted controversy in recent times . one of its partners , jean - pierre bemba , was convicted of war crimes in the international criminal court in 2016 .\nheineken is the world\u2019s most international brewer . it is the leading developer and marketer of premium beer and cider brands . led by the heineken\u00ae brand , the group has a powerful portfolio of more than 250 international , regional , local and specialty beers and ciders . we are committed to innovation , long - term brand investment , disciplined sales execution and focused cost management . through \u201cbrewing a better world\u201d , sustainability is embedded in the business and delivers value for all stakeholders . heineken has a well - balanced geographic footprint with leadership positions in both developed and developing markets . we employ 81 , 000 people and operate more than 160 breweries in 70 countries . heineken n . v . and heineken holding n . v . shares trade on the euronext in amsterdam . prices for the ordinary shares may be accessed on bloomberg under the symbols heia na and heio na and on reuters under hein . as and heio . as . heineken has two sponsored level 1 american depositary receipt ( adr ) programmes : heineken n . v . ( otcqx : heiny ) and heineken holding n . v . ( otcqx : hkhhy ) . most recent information is available on heineken\u2019s website : urltoken and follow us via @ heinekencorp .\nthe \u201cauthenticity logo\u201d is more frequently associated with the heineken pilsener brand . it is carefully crafted to symbolize and fortify the brand\u2019s brewing quality , legacy , trustworthiness and international reach . \u201cstar - heineken logo\u201d has been made to convey and highlight the modernism and originality and self - expression of the company . it is primarily used in various critical sectors such as sponsorships , merchandise and packaging .\nheineken is the world ' s most international brewer . it is the leading developer and marketer of premium beer and cider brands . led by the heineken\u00ae brand , the group has a powerful portfolio of more than 250 international , regional , local and specialty beers and ciders . we are committed to innovation , long - term brand investment , disciplined sales execution and focused cost management . through\nbrewing a better world\n, sustainability is embedded in the business and delivers value for all stakeholders . heineken has a well - balanced geographic footprint with leadership positions in both developed and developing markets . we employ over 73 , 500 employees and operate more than 165 breweries , malteries , cider plants and other production facilities in more than 70 countries . heineken n . v . and\nheineken is one of the world ' s best - known beer brands , but recently , the residents of amsterdam have been walking around with carrier bags of heineken - branded bread .\nin the summer of 1873 the reputation of heineken beer reached the south of france , where monsieur alleb\u00e9 of bordeaux requested an agency for southern france . ever since , heineken has been a favourite beer in france and by 1885 heineken had become one of the largest importers .\nheineken\u00ae itself was first brewed in amsterdam in 1864 . today , our flagship brand is available in 178 countries around the world . but heineken\u00ae beer is just one brand among hundreds .\nheineken sets out strategy to boost uk trade by \u00a31 . 5 billion over next three years\n5 . \u00fc\uf0fc overcoming the heineken light big drop last year . \u00fc\uf0fc product range extension .\nthe theme for the holland heineken house 2016 is urban beach club , inspired by the local culture and influences from rio de janeiro . the holland heineken house , located in the heart of the city center and nearby ipanema beach , is the place during the olympics for dutch and international visitors to enjoy the games , to celebrate the successes of teamnl , and to experience legendary \u2018orange moments\u2019 .\n\u201cu . s . beverage has a history of building international brands locally for the past twenty years . we have a strong relationship and partnership with heineken americas export from previous brand relationships such as murphy\u2019s stout and tiger beer , \u201d \u200b president and ceo at usb , joseph fisch , told beveragedaily .\nmmi builds long - term , sustainable brand partnerships in multiple beverage categories through a combination of an international presence in high growth markets , unique logistics capabilities and investment in fresh , new hospitality and retail concepts .\nin beer , africa is considered to be the battleground between three key global brewers ; heineken nv , sabmiller plc and diageo plc . heineken wants to dilute some of sabmiller\u2019s dominance in the continent by limiting its expansionary strategy toward newly developing african markets , especially where the former company is not a competitive threat . according to euromonitor international data , the disparity between heineken and sabmiller is highlighted in their mea volume sales share of 38 % for the latter and 18 % for the former .\n. heineken and relevent sports have agreed to a multi - year partnership that begins this summer with national retail promotions and match day activities . heineken and espn have also reached a media agreement that will extend heineken ' s presenting sponsor position across all espn broadcasts of icc matches .\neditorial information : heineken is the world ' s most international brewer . it is the leading developer and marketer of premium beer and cider brands . led by the heineken\u00ae brand , the group has a powerful portfolio of more than 250 international , regional , local and specialty beers and ciders . we are committed to innovation , long - term brand investment , disciplined sales execution and focused cost management . through\nbrewing a better world\n, sustainability is embedded in the business and delivers value for all stakeholders . heineken has a well - balanced geographic footprint with leadership positions in both developed and developing markets . we employ 81 , 000 people and operate more than 160 breweries in 70 countries . heineken n . v . and heineken holding n . v . shares trade on the euronext in amsterdam . prices for the ordinary shares may be accessed on bloomberg under the symbols heia na and heio na and on reuters under hein . as and heio . as . heineken has two sponsored level 1 american depositary receipt ( adr ) programmes : heineken n . v . ( otcqx : heiny ) and heineken holding n . v . ( otcqx : hkhhy ) . most recent information is available on heineken ' s website : urltoken and follow us via @ heinekencorp .\ncharlene de carvalho - heineken presented the heineken prizes for science and art this afternoon to jennifer doudna , stephen jackson , georgina mace , judith herrin , elizabeth spelke and yvonne dr\u00f6ge wendel .\nand heio na and on reuters under hein . as and heio . as . heineken has two sponsored level 1 american depositary receipt ( adr ) programmes : heineken n . v . (\nmurray serves as the vice chair of the association of american publishers and is the executive committee representative to the international publishers association , where he is actively involved in activities that protect authors\u2019 copyrights and freedom of expression .\nsalary band ( kenya ) : 10 location : nairobi kenya hours : 37 . 5 hours per week fte traidcraft exchange is an international development charity which uses the power of trade to bring about lasting . . .\ndr . a . h . heineken prize for art the dr . a . h . heineken prize for art has been awarded every two years since 1988 . the laureate receives 100 , 000\u20ac , half of which is intended for a publication and / or an exhibition . it is financed from a private fund , the dr . a . h . heineken foundation for art . alfred heineken introduced the prize , which was named after himself , as recognition and encouragement of talent in the arts in the netherlands . it is a prestigious and generous prize , also in comparison with international awards .\nheineken is the world\u2019s most international brewer . it is the leading developer and marketer of premium beer and cider brands . led by the heineken\u00ae brand , the group has a powerful portfolio of more than 250 international , regional , local and specialty beers and ciders . we are committed to innovation , long - term brand investment , disciplined sales execution and focused cost management . through \u201cbrewing a better world\u201d , sustainability is embedded in the business and delivers value for all stakeholders . heineken has a well - balanced geographic footprint with leadership positions in both developed and developing markets . we employ over 73 , 500 employees and operate more than 165 breweries , malteries , cider plants and other production facilities in more than 70 countries . heineken n . v . and heineken holding n . v . shares trade on the euronext in amsterdam . prices for the ordinary shares may be accessed on bloomberg under the symbols heia na and heio na and on reuters under hein . as and heio . as . heineken has two sponsored level 1 american depositary receipt ( adr ) programmes : heineken n . v . ( otcqx : heiny ) and heineken holding n . v . ( otcqx : hkhhy ) . most recent information is available on heineken\u2019s website : urltoken and follow us on twitter via @ heinekencorp .\n[ \u2026 ] you might also enjoy these top 10 facts about heineken beer . [ \u2026 ]\nthe heineken prizes amount to usd 200 , 000 each . the heineken prize for art consists of eur 50 , 000 and eur 50 , 000 to be spent on a publication or exhibition .\nit was in this lab that the company later isolated a specialised yeast strain \u2013 heineken a - yeast \u2013 that would become the heineken pale lager\u2019s key ingredient . and it still is today .\nthe heineken africa foundation is proud to work with an extremely committed and diverse team of people .\n, heineken is highlighting the beautiful game to both long - term and casual fans in america .\nis a museum about heineken pilsener and the heineken brewery , based in the original brewery in amsterdam . the building was built in 1867 , and was in use as a brewery until 1988 .\neditorial information : heineken is the world ' s most international brewer . it is the leading developer and marketer of premium beer and cider brands . led by the heineken\u00ae brand , the group has a powerful portfolio of more than 250 international , regional , local and specialty beers and ciders . we are committed to innovation , long - term brand investment , disciplined sales execution and focused cost management . through\nbrewing a better world\n, sustainability is embedded in the business and delivers value for all stakeholders . heineken has a well - balanced geographic footprint with leadership positions in both developed and developing markets . we employ approximately 73 , 000 people and operate 167 breweries , malteries , cider plants and other production facilities in more than 70 countries . heineken n . v . and heineken holding n . v . shares trade on the euronext in amsterdam . prices for the ordinary shares may be accessed on bloomberg under the symbols heia na and heio na and on reuters under hein . as and heio . as . heineken has two sponsored level 1 american depositary receipt ( adr ) programmes : heineken n . v . ( otcqx : heiny ) and heineken holding n . v . ( otcqx : hkhhy ) . most recent information is available on heineken ' s website : urltoken and follow us via @ heinekencorp .\n\u00a9 heineken uk limited 2018 and the registered company details , heineken uk limited , company number sc065527 registered in scotland . 3 - 4 broadway park , south gyle broadway , edinburgh , eh12 9jz .\nmr . marc gross has been chief supply chain officer and member of the executive team at heineken n . v . since 2010 . he was appointed group supply chain director within the company in october 2005 . he joined heineken in greece in 1995 . in 1999 , he became regional technical manager north , central and eastern europe . in 2002 , he became managing director of heineken netherlands supply . prior to joining heineken , he held various management roles with international food and consumer businesses . he graduated in engineering from ecole nationale superieure d ' arts et metiers in 1981 , and in engineering from aachen university in 1983 .\n[ \u2026 ] love facts ? also check out these top 10 facts about heineken . [ \u2026 ]\nwillem holleeder is best known for securing a \u20ac15 million ransom after abducting freddy heineken thirty years ago .\nend of 2015 we started to develop the heineken due diligence process with the expert support of shift .\nmolson coors canada has selected sid lee to handle creative advertising duties for the heineken brand in canada .\nthree years after the takeover of the brewery de hooiberg , gerard dared to present his beer to an international public at a major international exhibition in the new paleis voor volksvlijt [ palace for popular arts and crafts ] in amsterdam . although he was awarded a medal , his conclusion was emphatic : \u2018hollandsch bier\u2019 had to go , for \u201cbavarian beer\u201d was the future , a modern bottom - lagering beer that was becoming the international fashion . in the board meeting of 4th january 1873 , heineken and his brewmaster feltmann explained that hollandsch bier was no longer profitable ; so the meeting decided to stop its production . henceforth it was to be exclusively bavarian beer that was brewed in the brewery on the stadhouderskade . messrs . vollenhoven & co would take over the stocks of \u2018hollandsche barrels\u2019 including the old clientele .\nin september 2013 , the government of senegal won a court case before an international tribunal to rescind a $ 2 . 2 billion deal with arcelormittal after the company suspended work on an iron ore mine in the country . [ 16 ]\nbelow , hans erik tuijt , heineken director of global sponsorships , discusses the shared traits of heineken\u2019s global partnerships , the company\u2019s evolving activation strategy , the beer giant\u2019s foray into formula 1 , and other topics .\nthe majority of heineken\u2019s uefa campaigns star white , male blokes enjoying football - often hindered by their girlfriend ( 2013 , 2014 ) or work commitments ( 2015 ) . check out heineken\u2019s uefa campaigns since 2005 :\nas of today , international registrations for the heineken are opened until the end of the month ( february 28th ) . head over to the enrollment page and fill in the form to submit your application . remember to review our rules and regulations before entering , and in case you haven\u2019t participated for a while refer to the most recent changes .\nheineken and formula one management ( fom ) have reached an agreement for heineken\u00ae to become a global partner of formula 1\u00ae ( f1\u00ae ) . this significant partnership will start this year at the newly renamed formula 1 gran premio heineken d ' italia 2016 , in monza , and run for a multi - year term .\nas part of our advertising & digital marketing module , we curated this campaign for the world - renowned alcohol brand - heineken . in order to target women , an audience that is currently avoiding drinking heineken because of its bitter taste , we introduced the idea of a sweet , vanilla flavored heineken beer . the purpose of our advertising campaign was to introduce this new product during christmas season and to strengthen heineken\u2019s global position .\nheineken , the world\u2019s second largest brewer , acquired an initial 50 percent ownership of lagunitas in september 2015 .\n\u201che ( van boxmeer ) wants to turn lagunitas ipa into the heineken of craft , \u201d magee said .\nmr . heineken , who was known as freddy , created the green bottle that helped heineken become synonymous with imported beer in the united states . aided by the company ' s marketing , heineken was the best - selling import in the united states for many years before it was dethroned by corona of mexico in 1998 .\nmr . heineken became one of the wealthiest men in europe and enjoyed near royalty status in the netherlands .\na year after its launch in the country , the heineken brand of beer is definitely here to stay .\nall responsibilities for sales , marketing and distribution will be handled by usb in partnership with heineken americas export .\nformer heineken brewery in amsterdam , now the heineken experience on stadhouderskade and ferdinand bolstraat . the heineken company was founded in 1864 when the 22 - year - old gerard adriaan heineken bought a brewery known as de hooiberg ( the haystack ) in amsterdam . in 1873 the brewery ' s name changed to heineken ' s bierbrouwerij maatschappij ( hbm ) , and opened a second brewery in rotterdam in 1874 . in 1886 dr . h . elion , a pupil of the french chemist louis pasteur , developed the\nheineken a - yeast\nin the heineken laboratory . this yeast is still the key ingredient of heineken beer . in 1887 heineken switched to the use of bottom - fermenting yeast . the founder ' s son , henry pierre heineken , managed the company from 1917 to 1940 , and continued involvement with the company until 1951 . during his tenure , heineken developed techniques to maintain consistent beer quality during large - scale production . henry pierre ' s son , alfred henry\nfr eddy\nheineken , started working at the company in 1940 , and 1971 was appointed chairman of the executive board . he was a powerful force behind heineken ' s continued global expansion , and while he retired from the executive board in 1989 , he maintained involvement with the company until his death in 2002 . after world war i , the company focused more and more on export . three days after prohibition ended in the united states , the first heineken shipment landed as the first legal shipment of beer . from that day on , heineken has remained one of the most successful imported beer brands in the united states ."]}
{"id": 55800, "summary": [{"text": "simsari is a web based product designed and developed by emirates real estate solutions , an authorized agency to provide technological solutions for the real estate industry of the united arab emirates ( uae ) .", "topic": 3}, {"text": "it is approved by the state government of the emirate of dubai and the dubai land department .", "topic": 18}, {"text": "it was previously launched in 2006 as the only government-supported online real estate portal by two privately owned corporate innovators tamweel and tejari .", "topic": 23}, {"text": "later dubai land department nationalized this private brand and simsari was taken over by real estate regulatory agency ( rera ) supported by dubai land department .", "topic": 31}, {"text": "the primary aim of launching this online registration system is to develop genuine and trusted multiple listing portal in order to regulate real estate brokers allowing them to create contractual offers . ", "topic": 9}], "title": "simsari", "paragraphs": ["rera has ordered all brokerage firms to register their available properties on simsari . ae .\nupdate 30 july 2012 - we ' ve now posted our unofficial guide to simsari .\nincentives to buy online include simsari\u2019s half - percent commission rather than dubai\u2019s usual 2 percent .\nsimsari simsari is an enterprise , authenticated and trusted multiple listing service ( mls ) portal that regulates real estate brokers and enables them to establish contractual offers . simsari initiated by dubai land department ( dld ) and real estate regulatory authority ( rera ) and developed by eres . . .\nthis website had reported in may 2011 that the dubai land department was planning to launch simsari .\nthrough simsari , buyer brokers can search for property listings , where they can find their perfect match properties and secure them instantly through simsari\u2019s brokerage network . as well , seller brokers can list their properties and complete the transactions themselves . this revolution in smart real estate transactions is available only through simsari .\nfor those who insist on seeing the construction site , simsari offers satellite imagery with views of neighboring homes .\nthe dld recently launched emart , a website that promotes real estate activities in dubai . does it replace simsari ?\nsimsari is listed under emart , which is designed specially for real estate professionals to list their properties for sale and rent .\nin future rera will require agents to register all of their listings on simsari . this should be possible through masterkey following our integration .\nto be clear , the first time masterkey heard about rera\u2019s plan to launch simsari was in 2010 and since then we\u2019ve met them many , many times . we\u2019ve had detailed technical discussions on how our systems will integrate and attended the pre - launch simsari training session with several large brokerage firms . simsari has changed tremendously over this time and we\u2019ve waited to see what the final product looked like before making any announcements .\nfor those who insist on seeing the construction site , simsari offers satellite imagery that gives views of neighboring homes and their backyard swimming pools .\nsimsari enables interested parties to browse for property listings in a safe and trusted environment . real estate brokers can publish their properties and finish the transactions themselves .\nmasterkey assists brokerage firms and brokers in fulfilling their legal obligations in dubai and across the uae . we\u2019ve planned integration with simsari to allow brokers to post listings and create standardized contracts .\nsimsari was an online real estate portal , which was founded in 2006 by two dubai - based companies - tamweel and tejari . the brand has subsequently been acquired by the land department .\nin december , simsari\u2019s innovations caught the eye of google chief executive eric schmidt , said omar hijazi , who oversees the site as chief executive of tamweel , a dubai government holding company .\nsimsari is an enterprise , authenticated and trusted multiple listing service ( mls ) portal that regulates real estate brokers and enables them to establish contractual offers . simsari initiated by dubai land department ( dld ) and real estate regulatory authority ( rera ) and developed by emirates real estate solutions ( eres ) as a response to the growing demand for a trusted and regulated mls in the real estate market .\nin december , simsari ' s innovations caught the eye of google chief executive eric schmidt , said omar hijazi , who oversees the site as chief executive of tamweel , a dubai government holding company .\nin a notice sent to brokerage firms on july 19 , the regulatory agency said : \u201cwe urge you to register on simsari . kindly note that the deadline for registration is august 31 , 2012 , and will be mandatory to use starting from september 1 . consequently , all rera approved - brokers who fail to register on simsari before the aforementioned deadlines will be penalised . \u201d the notice further said : \u201cwe believe that top performing companies such as yours along with simsari , will shape and regulate the industry , establish transparency in the real estate market and align the relationship between owner and real estate broker . \u201d\nultimately masterkey plans to bring all listing and contract functions from simsari into our feature set . rera has historically been supportive on any integration efforts with certified real estate estate systems and continues to do so .\nin order to help you in the meantime , we\u2019ll be posting some very detailed step - by - step instructions about how you can comply with simsari , both as brokerage firms and as individual brokers .\nsimsari provides complete transparency between brokers , integrates sale contracts within a legal framework and enables the persons involved to revise contracts in the event of disputes . it also provides numerous validation processes to ensure integrity .\nincentives to buy online include simsari ' s half - percent commission _ lower than dubai ' s usual 2 percent sales charge _ and the occasional chance to get in on a pre - launch offer .\nsimsari was initiated by the dubai land department ( dld ) and real estate regulatory authority ( rera ) . the technology is built by a third entity called emirates real estate solutions ( eres ) which is also a government organization .\nsome pretty obvious questions pop up around this . why is this being done and what do i need to do about it ? the simsari main website is offline as of this posting , but we can spill what we know so far .\nsimsari establishes full transparency between brokers , fully integrates sale contracts into a legal framework and opens up the possibility of being able to revise these contracts seamlessly in the event of disputes . it also performs multiple validation processes to ensure the integrity of the data listed .\n\u201cnakheel fully supports the launch of simsari . com , a unique sales platform , that will enable nakheel to tap into new international markets , as well as benefiting from new sales avenues , such as online property auctions . nakheel will be offering select jumeirah park properties on simsari . com . the initial offering of properties at jumeirah park saw approximately 1 , 000 villas sold in under twenty four hours , and with demand so high in dubai for family friendly villas , we anticipate that the jumeirah park properties on offer on the website will prove popular with buyers , \u201d said waleed al jaziri , nakheel general manager sales .\nsimsari is a multiple listing service ( or mls for short ) built for dubai , uae . its primary purpose is to enable real estate brokers to register listing contracts with a central system and allow brokers to share those listings among each other . the main benefit to brokers is it helps to prevent duplicate listings across the market .\nsimsari is an entity that authenticates and promotes mls ( multiple listing service ) as a portal that regulates real estate brokers and enables them to prepare contractual offers . an initiative by rera ( real estate regulatory authority ) and dld ( dubai land department ) and promoted by eres ( emirates real estate solutions ) to uphold the growing real estate sector with a transparent , fair and streamlined motive .\nas of this week , simsari , which is still in pre - launch mode , had sold four properties and was finalizing 20 more where mortgages had been approved online , hijazi said . properties for sale on the site range from a $ 20 million , 80 - unit apartment building ready by 2009 , to an existing studio apartment in a mid - income complex for $ 89 , 600 .\ndubai government - owned simsari , which means \u201cmy agent\u201d in arabic , allows buyers to go much further in cyberspace \u2013 but still not all the way . the site appears to be the first that allows buyers to arrange mortgages online and make credit card deposits on their properties . the process moves offline in the final stages , when buyers have to show up in person to sign and hand over documents .\nfor sellers , urltoken will provide access to the online real estate market in partnership with other trusted and established players , and will serve as a valuable new sales channel . with tejari\u2019s experience of online commerce in the middle east , and the world class technology that underpins the portal , simsari will also make management of online property listings much easier , as well as offering new levels of sophistication in property marketing .\ndubai government - owned simsari , which means\nmy agent\nin arabic , allows buyers to go much further in cyberspace _ but still not all the way . the site appears to be the first that allows buyers to arrange mortgages online and make credit card deposits on their properties . the process moves off - line in the final stages , when buyers have to show up in person to sign and hand over documents .\non the site , simsari . com , two apartments in a nearly finished high - rise caught his eye . goheer looked over the floor plans and did some calculations . still in his pajamas , the pakistani banker jumped in his range rover and drove past the tower under construction , just to make sure it existed . then he returned to his computer and clicked \u201cbuy now . \u201d in an instant , goheer agreed to spend just over $ 1 million for two apartments .\non the site , simsari . com , two apartments in a nearly finished high - rise caught his eye . goheer looked over the floor plans and did some calculations . still in his pyjamas , the pakistani banker jumped in his range rover and drove past the tower under construction , just to make sure it existed . then he returned to his computer and clicked\nbuy now .\nin an instant , goheer agreed to spend just over $ 1 million for two apartments .\ndubai\u2019s real estate regulatory agency ( rera ) has ordered approved property brokerage firms to register all their available properties on urltoken \u2013 the region\u2019s only authenticated and trusted multiple listing service \u2013 by august - end , or face penalties , emirates 24 | 7 can reveal .\nreal estate experts believe the move will reduce the number of \u201cghost\u201d listings , common in the uae , and , more possibly , the agency being able to limit listing of one property with not more than three agencies . as per a rera regulation , a seller can list his property with only three brokerage firms .\nunfortunately , sellers here try to list their property with numerous brokerage firms and at varying prices .\nat the time , khalifa al suwaidi , chief executive officer , emirates real estate solutions , had said : \u201cthe website is ready . only listed brokers will be allowed to register properties , be it off - plan , or completed units for leasing or selling . \u201d he had said the listing on the website would initially be free of charge and renewable every 30 days .\nin order to bring transparency in the market and control broker activities , rera recently unveiled plans to fine brokers instead of their brokerage firms if the former was found to have misled investors , co - operated with unlicensed brokers or made phone calls to their clients to promote / advertise a project .\nearlier this month , rera imposed fines totaling dh900 , 000 on 22 real estate companies and brokerage firms during the first half of 201 for violations such as hiding information from investor ; co - operation with unlicensed brokers ; failure to maintain privacy of firm and client ; using telephone calls for promotions and advertisement purposes without obtaining official approval and arranging deals without the knowledge of their accredited office . in addition , article ( 34 ) of the draft law on dubai real estate investor protection , states an intending investor shall be entitled to terminate a contract for sale if it is proven that the seller or the lessor or a broker acting on his behalf has deliberately concealed any essential information that is likely to cause harm or loss to the intending investor .\nunder article 37 of the draft the intending investor will be entitled to recover compensation from whoever of the developer , investor or even broker has caused the loss .\na police dog in spain apparently has been trained to perform cpr . in a video of a demonstration posted on facebook by\nthe new entrance to the sharjah airport was inaugurated on saturday . the ceremony took place in the presence of ali bin\ndubai land department , baniyas road , deira dubai , united arab emirates , p . o . box : 1166 ,\nfor inquiries related to this message please contact support . for sales inquiries , please visit urltoken\nif you believe this to be in error , please confirm below that you are not a robot by clicking\ni ' m not a robot\nbelow .\nplease make sure your browser supports javascript and cookies and that you are not blocking them from loading . for more information you can review the terms of service and cookie policy .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nuse of masterkey website signifies your agreement to the terms of use and privacy policy . \u00a9 2018 masterkey , all rights reserved .\nurltoken has finally been officially announced , appearing today on the emirates 24 | 7 website .\nthe emirates 24 | 7 article is a little lacking on details such as how brokers who fail to register will be penalised , but they do hint that rera may in some cases fine brokers instead of the brokerage firms .\nat this time we are approximate 60 - 70 % complete with our technical integration , so with rera\u2019s support we should have both systems up and running by the time they launch fully .\nstay tuned for end of day tomorrow for the link . we\u2019ll also give you a run through of what you need to do along with some screenshots of the system and keep you posted if anything changes .\nstriving for excellence , homes 4 life maintains the flexibility to adapt our business to the main needs of our valued clients in the evolving real estate marketplace . the highly qualified and professional teams of managers and sales consultants at homes 4 life are expertly trained to locate for you the right property that meets your expectations .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 strict / / en\nurltoken\nrupee rises against dollar to 68 . 57 , 18 . 62 against uae dirham\ntamweel and tejari two of the leading corporate innovators in the region , today launched urltoken , a real estate portal that will revolutionize the way property is bought and sold in the uae . urltoken will provide an online marketplace for property developers , brokers and private individuals to buy and sell residential and commercial property .\nthe portal is a unique venture that draws on tejari\u2019s expertise and experience in ecommerce and tamweel\u2019s strength and reputation for innovation in property finance , to create an easy to use , trustworthy and profitable online marketplace for real estate . the launch of urltoken marks the first major collaboration between major property developers in the uae , with founding partners including nakheel , tamweel , dubai properties , sorouh and tejari . the portal has already attracted a number of the most respected names in real estate in the region as members , including al barari , habiba real estate , landmark properties , new world real estate , vakson real estate , deyaar , eta star and union properties . urltoken is also in discussion with additional developers .\n\u201cthe property boom in the uae of the past few years has created massive interest in real estate in the region , but for both buyers and sellers , the processes involved can often be costly , complicated , and time consuming . urltoken is intended to remove those obstacles , and provide an innovative platform for real estate transactions in the uae , \u201d said omar hijazi , ceo of tejari .\n\u201c urltoken will give buyers the peace of mind of working through a trusted portal supported by known developers and partners , as well as giving them an easy to use and informative way to find their ideal property , arrange financing and handle the transaction . for sellers , urltoken offers a cost effective and straightforward way to promote property and will help them to extend their reach to new markets , \u201d he added .\nthe site will cater to the needs of various types of buyers and sellers , including private individuals based in the uae and abroad looking to buy property as a home or for investment , commercial property buyers and uae based developers and brokers who want to develop alternative channels to market .\nfor buyers the site will include clear details on each property , and all of the inventory on the site will be verified and authenticated so that buyers can be assured of what they are getting . buyers will also be able to obtain instant finance approvals through tamweel and other financiers .\nurltoken \u2019s unique launch promotion will exclusively feature the luxury residential property , marina mansions , developed by al sondos holdings , along with instant online financing decisions by tamweel . the marina mansions promotion , which will run from november 18 to 24 , will allow buyers to find , finance and buy property through a simple and secure online process , from the comfort of their own homes . marina mansions is a futuristic 30 story tower with 120 luxury apartments set in the magnificent surroundings of dubai marina . urltoken will regularly feature exclusive property listings from its members . nakheel will also be offering select properties from its jumeirah park development \u2013 a family friendly community of more than 2 , 000 villas in the heart of jumeirah , complete with excellent facilities and amenities .\n\u201cwe believe that the launch of urltoken marks a new direction for the real estate market in the uae , bringing new levels of innovation , cost effectiveness and investor confidence to the sector . we are confident that with the support of our esteemed partners , urltoken will rapidly become the leading provider of online property sales in the middle east , \u201d hijazi concluded\ndubai , united arab emirates \u2013 call it a million - dollar impulse purchase .\nahmed goheer , 31 , was checking e - mail before bed this month when he read a message saying a web site was selling luxury apartments in this arab gulf boomtown .\nso goheer , a vice president at an investment bank in dubai , clicked .\non the same site , goheer arranged for a loan from local mortgage company tamweel , which took his personal information and gave him provisional approval . goheer sealed the deal just after midnight by leaving a $ 2 , 700 deposit with his credit card .\n\u201cthere was no sense waiting . i bought it that night , \u201d goheer said , giving a tour of the dubai marina neighborhood of residential skyscrapers which houses his still - unfinished apartments .\nthe internet has long been a stronghold of the real estate business . but most real estate sites only show listings and require would - be buyers to phone an agent . the auction site ebay offers houses to buyers for cash or who can arrange financing .\n\u201che told me ` we know about you , ' \u201d said hijazi , who met schmidt at a dubai convention . \u201ci don\u2019t know whether that\u2019s good news or bad news . \u201d\nit may signal interest in a takeover : google has launched a beta version of its own real estate sales site , google base . google representatives did not respond to requests for comment .\nselling property online might not make sense in markets where a buyer wants to see the neighborhood and inspect the house . but in dubai\u2019s high - octane market , apartments are often sold from architect\u2019s renderings in neighborhoods that won\u2019t exist for years . buyers are often investors living in europe , asia or elsewhere in the mideast .\nthat kind of market is tailored to the internet , hijazi said in an interview .\nwhether it\u2019s smart to spend $ 500 , 000 on an apartment in dubai \u2013 rather than in , say , london or new york \u2013 is another matter . steve brice , head of research at standard chartered bank in dubai , said the local market is overheated and nearing the peak of a boom that started in 2002 when foreigners were given permission to buy .\n\u201cat some point soon we\u2019re going to see the scales tip in favor of excess supply , \u201d brice said . \u201cif you\u2019re prepared to buy and hold for the long haul , it\u2019s not a bad purchase . \u201d\npeek inside \u2018flip or flop\u2019 star christina el moussa\u2019s new $ 4 . 1 million california home\nsan jose city officials have given final approval to construction of one million square feet of offices at a site near the corner of autumn parkway and west julian street that would sprout near the banks of the guadalupe river .\nplans to redevelop the cambrian park plaza shopping center are moving ahead , with nearby residents expressing concerns about traffic and building heights .\nthe commercial property , once anchored by the now - shuttered college terrace market , is located at 2100 el camino real in palo alto , and has been bought by an affiliate of realty investment firm angelo , gordon & co . that paid $ 78 . 3 million in cash for the site .\nplanned project would combine work space , 400 small apartments , communal kitchens and other amenities .\nwelcome to the sydney morning herald . skip directly to : search box , section navigation , content . text version .\nahmed goheer , 31 , was checking e - mail before bed this month when he read a message saying a website was selling luxury apartments in this arab gulf boomtown .\non the same site , goheer arranged for a loan from local mortgage company , tamweel , which took his personal information and gave him provisional approval . goheer sealed the deal just after midnight by leaving a $ 2 , 700 deposit with his credit card .\nthere was no sense waiting . i bought it that night ,\ngoheer said , giving a tour of the dubai marina neighborhood of residential skyscrapers which houses his still - unfinished apartments .\nhe told me ' we know about you , '\nsaid hijazi , who met schmidt at a dubai convention .\ni don ' t know whether that ' s good news or bad news .\nselling property online might not make sense in markets where a buyer wants to see the neighborhood and inspect the house . but in dubai ' s high - octane market , apartments are often sold from architect ' s renderings in neighborhoods that won ' t exist for years . buyers are often investors living in europe , asia or elsewhere in the mideast .\nthere ' s nothing physical to show them anyway ,\nhijazi said with a smile .\nthat kind of market is tailored to the internet , hijazi said in an interview in an office overlooking the palm - fringed persian gulf .\nwhether it ' s smart to spend $ 500 , 000 on an apartment in dubai _ rather than in , say , london or new york _ is another matter . steve brice , head of research at standard chartered bank in dubai , said the local market is overheated and nearing the peak of a boom that started in 2002 when foreigners were given permission to buy .\nskyrocketing prices that doubled over three years have slowed . apartment prices jumped 10 percent in 2005 and home prices jumped 30 percent , brice said . he believes housing prices will stabilize or start falling by summer , when dozens of 30 - and 40 - story apartment towers in the dubai marina neighborhood will be complete .\nat some point soon we ' re going to see the scales tip in favour of excess supply ,\nbrice said .\nif you ' re prepared to buy and hold for the long haul , it ' s not a bad purchase .\n\u00a9 2006 ap digital this story is sourced direct from an overseas news agency as an additional service to readers . spelling follows north american usage , along with foreign currency and measurement units .\ndid you know you could pay less than $ 1 a day for a subscription to the herald ? subscribe today .\ngadgets | games | @ home | biztech | security | connectivity | techtips | i . t jobs\njavascript disabled . please enable javascript to use my news , my clippings , my comments and user settings .\nif you have trouble accessing our login form below , you can go to our login page .\ncompare record low loan rates from 3 . 41 % p . a . now\nplus receive $ 50 credit when you apply online . t & cs ; apply\nmoochie on google and the future of news : we cancelled our subscription to a daily paper a few years ago , when we got premium cable . with several dedicated news channe . . . more\npeter mckellar on google and the future of news : mariisa ' s comments are like a breath of fresh air . at last someone ( with street cred ) is saying something worth listening to . . . more\ngerard kennedy on google and the future of news : finally an article that is on the money . fairfax have been avoiding this for years , and as much as the age online is a fair r . . . more\ntehkellays on play at a new address : yay ! gamers unite : ) . . . more\ngary on your turn : i will be rid of its presence : i think john needs a girlfriend . . . more\nalfred beanstone on your turn : games are the gateway : i think the sydney morning herald should have lots of different types of graphs instead of just line graphs . . . more\nget free news emails from theage . com . au . sign - up now\neducating and sharing ideas with buyers and sellers in the dynamic dubai properties and real estate market .\ndubai . . a great place to live ! the dubai properties and real estate blog is a resource center for property investors . you will find a wealth of information on topics including property selling , buying , rentals , real estate agents , dubai housing market updates , mortgages / home loans , dubayy freehold properties , relocating , dubai real estate investing , trends , financial analyst , middle east real estate news and professional reviews . find property buy and sale information for all of uae including abu dhabi , sharjah , ras al khaima , ajman and umm al quain .\nurltoken no longer supports internet explorer 8 or earlier . please upgrade your browser .\ndubai sustainable city is among the new projects conceptualised by the dld\u2019s real estate investment division .\nthe dubai land department ( dld ) has been working on several initiatives over the years to provide a sustainable platform for real estate development . the establishment of the real estate investment management and promotion centre is one such initiative that aims to consolidate various real estate - related projects and activities in the emirate .\nspoke to majida ali rashid , assistant director general of the dld and head of the centre , about the programmes being undertaken by the department\u2019s new investment arm .\nthe dld established the centre with the remit to develop strategies , plans and activities and provide the right recommendations to promote real estate projects . it provides the necessary services for investors during all stages of a project and proposes legislation to improve the investment environment .\nthe centre adopts contemporary and unique methods to increase the attractiveness of real estate investment in dubai by formulating and implementing initiatives such as trabut , a charter investors\u2019 service . this is all part of its commitment to launch initiatives and effective programmes for real estate investors and to offer them better services .\ntayseer was launched in 2010 aiming to help developers obtain finance to complete their projects . how successful has it been and is there a preference for some areas ?\nthis programme takes the real estate sector to new development horizons by regulating and enhancing the relationship between real estate parties and optimising the flow of financial facilities to selected real estate projects based on predetermined standards .\ntoday , we have 45 approved projects by the tayseer initiative that have been successfully completed and handed over to end users , including lake side residence , elite residence , princess tower , mayfair tower , clayton residence and ocean heights .\ninvestors don\u2019t really have a particular preference , but the most important areas are dubai marina , jumeirah lakes towers , jumeirah beach residences , the area around burj khalifa and business bay .\ntell us about the banks that have signed up to provide finance under tayseer .\nwe signed agreements with eight financial institutions . three have financed projects and the majority of banks have financed units in the projects .\nyou launched the tanmia initiative about a year and a half after tayseer . was this because you saw a need to fund projects that are less than 60 per cent complete ?\ntanmia aims to revitalise the real estate market by focusing on projects in all categories . it targets the government and private sector to fund these projects . each programme launched by the dld has its own features and specific target groups , but in the end all of them complement each other in order to achieve the same vision : to be a global leader in attracting real estate investment .\nthe dld audited around 100 projects for tanmia . how many have qualified and who is funding the projects ?\ntanmia has 60 projects . we have facilitated 14 projects within the programme , including wind tower i and ii . the developer is going to get the required permits to begin construction work soon . we have 45 investors in tanmia . emaar was given some projects and they are now under study .\ndevelopers and investors can both apply for a development to be approved by tanmia . how has the response been from them ?\ntanmia is one of our premium initiatives , managed by the dld and also by the centre as its investment arm . the initiative has received great demand from all parties , not only developers and investors ( new developers ) but also from investors in real estate units .\nthis law aims to identify frameworks and guidelines on the rights and duties of real estate investors , to ensure transparency and strengthen confidence in the real estate market . it will be launched soon .\nthe centre has also been supporting dubai\u2019s green vision . how does it work ?\nthe takhder real estate sustainability initiative aims to create a green real estate environment and promote safety and a comfortable life in the society . the dld launched it during the arab international sustainable real estate conference in may last year .\nbuilding green communities reflects the national initiative introduced by his highness shaikh mohammad bin rashid al maktoum , uae vice - president and prime minister and ruler of dubai \u2014 the green economy for sustainable development , in the framework of a national strategy to build a greener economy for the uae in the long run .\ninvestment will be encouraged in this area and certificates issued in accordance with sustainability criteria . the sustainability standards for buildings developed by the dld will focus on three dimensions : ecological , social and economic . the implementation of projects will be done through a working group of experts in environment and real estate .\nwe will shed light on the economic and social benefits of sustainability for developers and provide training and technical support for the implementation of the guidelines , which is currently on a voluntary basis .\nthe first project under this initiative is already under way \u2014 dubai sustainable city , which you are building in partnership with diamond developers . are you planning similar partnerships ?\nof course , the field is open to all developers who want to apply sustainability standards . we will also have educational and awareness workshops in this area .\nthe real estate sector offers attractive investment opportunities to meet the growing demand for green buildings that meet environmental standards . this type of construction will prevail in the future .\nthis initiative aims to promote the real estate market and projects in dubai under the umbrella of the dld through the establishment of a developers\u2019 assembly . the first meeting was launched in korea during the third uae - korea economic partnership forum , and we are now in the process of finalising the main regulations and governance of the initiative .\nthe most important issues are ways to promote professionalism and their impact on real estate investors , as well as the role of developers in promoting dubai\u2019s real estate environment through their participation in international exhibitions . there are also other matters of mutual interest .\nthe dld\u2019s real estate investment map was launched at cityscape . tell us about it .\nthe tadeem initiative aims to enhance the competitiveness of the national economy using integrated systems that generate investment opportunities through the dld\u2019s website . it aims to attract businessmen and investors through an investment map that provides all the information they need to make appropriate decisions .\nthe interactive map has been designed to make it easier for investors to view projects and developments taking place across the emirate .\nthis new tool , which utilises the google platform , incorporates state - of - the - art technology that allows investors to actually see the projects online , thus enhancing our services to customers across the globe . it reflects dubai\u2019s position as a developed investment environment and one that is forward - thinking in the adoption of modern technologies for economic activities .\nthe map is linked to the department\u2019s website and works with mobile devices and tablets to provide a three - dimensional display of ongoing and forthcoming real estate projects . it is available at www . dubaireim . gov . ae .\nusers can select a particular area to search for the basic features of that locality , such as shopping malls , health and education centres , the airport and metro stations . when accessing a particular project , the map displays its specifications , including its floor area , the number of floors and apartments , the services provided , the number of apartments sold and those available for sale .\nthe map allows users to search for property available for sale and lease and also displays how many people have viewed the property .\nthe new system provides the public with a number of e - services , such as the ability to search for properties for sale or rent , communicate with landlords , brokers and management companies , and complete sales transactions online without multiple visits to the dld .\nemart acts as a trusted and secure communication channel for everyone . it uses validated information to ensure the integrity of the listed property . it also offers multiple channels to list properties that are for sale and to promote investment opportunities and attract local and foreign investors .\nthe weather is now hot hot hot . are you looking to spend a chilled , relaxed day by the pool or seaside ?\nurltoken is the most widely read newspaper , and online site in english in the middle east . with a daily bpa audited paid circulation of over 93 , 068 as of june 2017 , and an online audience of 5 . 3 million uniques every month , it is your go to source for information on the region . sign up below to begin personalising your experience\nsince our inception in 2006 , eres has built strong reputation for being the first company having real estate solutions which is registered in seventeen countries worldwide .\nejari ejari is an online registration system offers full protection of their rights to all parties with tenancy agreement . it ensures these rights are recognized , upheld , and enforced by all government agencies . it establishes full transparency between landlord and tenant , fully integrates rental contracts . . .\ntabu tabu is a real estate management solution that empowers real estate authorities with a tool to professionally manage the real estate market . tabu is a core system that supports a network of applications , all designed to facilitate the business processes of the real estate market in the middle east . . .\nlocated in the east of dubai city , deira is a major district of the city . previously it was known as the centre of the city as it was the centre of all major financial and trade activities of the emirate . the district has world famous traditional arab souks for gold , spice and perfumes . besides this , the district also possesses some of the ultra modern hotels , restaurants , shopping centres and cafeterias . although , deira lost its position as a centre for business and trade it still allures tourists and travellers as a hub of tourist attractions in dubai . travellers and tourists visiting dubai can enjoy visiting various fun and entertainment spots , beach parks , shopping malls and astonishing architectural structures present in the district .\ndeira is one of the busiest areas in the city , which possess number of worth seeing places of the emirate . it displays a beautiful mixture of traditional arab architect and modern architect . you can visit twisty narrow street with small shops and local coffee house . it also has some of the amazing architectural wonders that are world famous for their unique design . etisalat telecommunications a tall building with a huge round golf ball like object on top , a glimmering glass building of convex shape which is famous as pregnant lady among locals are the few must visit places of the city . you can enjoy a beautiful view of such buildings by walking on the walkway by british embassy located on the bur dubai side . tourist can also enjoy visiting an underwater tunnel shindagha , which connect this district palm deira . the oldest souk of dubai is also located near abra station of this district where shopkeepers sell wide range of household items . moreover , you can purchase spices and gold on whole sale rates in gold and spice souks . the ice rink at galleria and al mamzar beach park are best places to visit with your family and friends . other places perfect for a day trip with your family are dubai creek , yacht and golf club . whereas , a full day trip to sand dunes of hatta can also be a good entertainment activity you can enjoy with your family and friends .\nthe district also has some of the best shopping malls of the emirate . deira city centre , the al ghurair centre , the hamrain centre and al manal center are few of the ultra modern shopping malls in the district . tourists and holiday makers can enjoy shopping there in a highly luxurious environment . as shopping malls in dubai allure shoppers across the world by offering them tax free shopping .\ndubai\u2019s spas are also world famous for their luxurious and relaxing atmosphere they provide to refresh and revitalize visitors . if you are a tourist or traveler visiting deira you should not miss visiting any of the spas situated in the district . taking a sauna bath or body massage with experts will relax your whole body and remove body toxins . the akaru spa is one of the largest spas of this area . other famous saps you can go include taj spa , the royal waters health spa , jiva spas and jiva grande spas . all of these spas are offering various massages and facials to rejuvenate your mind and body .\ndubai is world famous to provide extraordinary super luxury experience to everyone visiting dubai . there are number of 5 star hotels all over the dubai . being one of the major districts of the emirate deira also 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{"id": 55801, "summary": [{"text": "public sector banks ( psbs ) are banks where a majority stake ( i.e. more than 50 % ) is held by a government .", "topic": 36}, {"text": "the shares of these banks are listed on stock exchanges .", "topic": 26}, {"text": "there are a total of 21 psbs in india . ", "topic": 24}], "title": "public sector banks in india", "paragraphs": ["public sector banks are planning to tap the markets to raise more than rs . . .\n1 . it is expected to improve the efficiency and service delivery of public sector banks .\npublic sector banks are inefficient , poorly governed and beset by largescale corruption , says debashis basu .\nfor demand and fixed deposits majority of the salaried employees have given equal weightage to public sector banks and private banks , while businessmen are more inclined towards public banks for all types of deposits .\nbelow we are sharing the name of public sector banks with the anchor bank ( with which other banks will get merged ) .\n1 lakh , public sector banks could lose out on customers who might open savings accounts with the post office .\nin a study conducted by industry body assocham titled ' growth and emergence of public and private sector banks in india : customer ' s and investor ' s perceptions ' , fourty per cent of the employees said they prefer public sector banks for purposes of investment in bonds and securities as compared to 30 per cent who prefer the private banks .\nthe insurance services provided by the public sector banks are preferred by 60 per cent of the salaried employees , while only 20 per cent prefer private banks .\nthe banks board bureau \u2014 headed by former comptroller and auditor general of india ( cag ) vinod rai \u2014 has been tasked with the responsibility of selecting the chief executives for public sector banks .\nthe united forum of bank unions has decided to observe july 19 , the 48th anniversary of nationalisation of major banks , as ' save public sector banks ' day .\nnew delhi : the government on friday said there is no proposal for consolidation of public sector banks ( psbs ) at present .\nhowever , the ratio shows a declining trend for parking money in mutual funds where only 20 per cent of the salaried employees prefer public sector banks , whereas 50 per cent preferred the private sector .\npayment banks could also start offering competitive deposit rates of as high as 6 - 7 % to lure customers , compared with the average 4 % savings deposit rates of traditional public sector banks , according to ambit capital pvt . ltd in a note dated 20 august . this could weigh on the deposit franchise of public sector banks in the long run .\nthis preference is mainly due to a general perception of public sector banks being more reliable , secure and also trustworthy , mr dhoot said .\nprivate sector banks are aware of the high risks in such loans and have mostly steered clear of them . no less than 90 % of all educational loans have been given by public sector banks . in some countries , the risk is transferred to the government . in india , psbs have been loaded with the risk .\npublic sector banks are made to bear the cross for the sins of the private corporate defaulters , ch venkatachalam , general secretary , all india bank employees association , said .\nindia has also witnessed several private - sector failures , notably of companies in public - private partnerships in infrastructure . crony capitalism has become a problem in many areas where political discretion flourishes . however , both cronyism and public - private partnerships could be called examples of government failure rather than private - sector failure . on balance , india\u2019s private sector has done a world - class job of transforming india .\nmoreover , mid and small public sector banks could also lose out from business correspondents ( bcs ) . payment banks are permitted to collect deposits through branches or bcs . fino paytech ltd is one of the largest bcs to get a payment bank licence . with an established rural network , it will create strong competition for public sector banks in rural areas .\nin the 1970s , the government used the psbs to mainly fund its various socially oriented loan schemes and public - sector projects , which often left a big hole in the banks ' books .\n, which is aimed to have strong banks rather than having numerically large number of banks .\nbut there could be an impact on small and medium public sector banks as incremental deposit growth and market share will see some impact from payment banks , especially in the rural and semi - urban areas . remember , public sector banks are also seeing their current and savings account ( casa ) deposit share slowing and have a huge pile of bad debts , which is affecting their profitability and ability to grow .\nthere could also be pressure on public sector banks\u2019 deposit franchise from india post , which has received payment bank approval . india post\u2019s reach , with 139 , 000 post offices , significantly exceeds the number of bank branches at around 44 , 700 in rural areas . since payment banks are allowed to take deposits up to\nthe government is working on a consolidation plan for various public sector banks in order to create 3 - 4 global - sized banks and reduce the number of state - owned lenders to about 12 from the existing 21 , an official told pti .\nwhat will be the impact on universal banks ? the impact on private sector banks will be minimal because they have already made strong investments in technology . also some of the private sector banks like kotak mahindra bank ltd , yes bank ltd and icici bank ltd have tied up with some of the companies that have got approval for setting up payment banks and hence will not be affected much . large public sector banks have also tied up with or will very probably tie up with entities that have received payment bank approval . that is why rbi governor raghuram rajan , in an interaction with state bank of india chairperson arundhati bhattacharya on thursday , made light of the threat to big banks from payment banks , and said instead they could act like feeder banks and make the larger banks more competitive .\nis intended to adequately bolster the state - owned banks\u2019 capital base . in addition , previously banking sector has seen banks such as global trust bank and new bank of india merged with oriental bank of commerce and punjab national bank .\nthe study said most of the businessmen prefer indian overseas bank , corporation bank , pnb , sbi and syndicate bank in the public sector , while in the private banks , they prefer hdfc , citibank , icici and kotak mahindra .\nso , public sector banks provide an especially important means for the finance minister to finance schemes that can fetch votes and possibly improve economic outcomes . this is equally true of public sector insurance companies , and oil companies ( which for years subsidised diesel and petrol ) . these will , therefore , not be privatised .\nthe comptroller and auditor general of india ( cag ) has expressed doubts over the public sector banks ' ability to raise rs 1 , 10 , 000 crore from markets by 2018 / 19 as part of their recapitalisation exercise .\nto overcome the challenges and threats posed at present and in fore future , and give a new direction to banking reforms , government is considering merging the existing public sector banks . so , the government\u2019s step to amalgamate\nthe department of financial services ( dfs ) is now in the process of collating information on candidates who could be considered for elevation to the post of managing director from the post of executive director in public sector banks during 2017 - 18 .\ntable 6 . literacy growth in india ( % ) source : government of india , census of india 2011 , http : / / urltoken .\nsome americans have asked me whether this might be followed up by the privatisation of public sector banks ( psbs ) . these too are big in financial size and employment , and some are in almost as bad shape as air india . if modi can sell air india , why not the psbs ? it won\u2019t happen .\npublic anger over corruption and failed government services has risen , so the public mood in india today is far from triumphant . although india\u2019s position in the world has been transformed beyond recognition in the past 25 years , much reform is still needed , above all reforms in governance , institutions , and the delivery of government services .\nthe banks board bureau ( bbb ) is in the process of putting together\nfar more attractive\ncompensation package to enable more professionals enter the public sector bank space , its chairman , vinod rai , has said .\n8 square building , 6th floor , plot no . 8 , sector 125 , noida , india - 201313\nthus , now it becomes easier to understand that all those banks which were taken over through banking companies ( acquisition and transfer of undertaking ) bill are called nationalised banks . goi issued an ordinance ( banking companies ( acquisition and transfer of undertakings ) ordiance , 1969 , and nationalised 14 largest commercial banks in india from the midnight of 19th july , 1969 . these banks at that time contained 85 % of bank deposits in india . similarly in 1980 , goi again nationalised 6 more banks . thus , in total 20 banks were nationalised . out of these new bank of india was merged with pnb in 1993 . thus , now strictly speaking 19 nationalized banks are in existence . rbi on its website also lists under\nnationalised banks\ncategory only these 19 banks . ( for sbi see below )\nevery season an old idea finds new life . the idea in currency currently is merger of public sector banks ( psbs ) . branded as consolidation , the agenda is to reduce the number of government - owned banks by merging smaller banks into larger anchor banks\u2014bank of baroda , canara bank , punjab national bank and bank of india . the road map for this consolidation , we are informed , is being worked out by the niti aayog .\nmust at least be comparable to what their peers in private sector get , says . . .\nthe government had in february approved the merger of five associate banks with state bank of india ( sbi ) . photo : mint\nthe 21 public sector banks would get consolidated to 10 - 12 in the medium term , the official said . as part of a three - tier structure , the official said , there would be at least 3 - 4 banks of the size of state bank of india ( sbi ) , the country ' s largest lender .\none of the possibilities is that large public sector banks ( psbs ) like punjab national bank , bank of baroda , canara bank and bank of india could try looking for potential candidates for acquisition , another official said , who did not wish to be identified .\naccording to former rbi governor c . rangarajan , the system will have some large banks , some small banks , some local banks and so forth .\nwhat is needed in the system is variety ,\nrangarajan said .\neducation loans provide another example . the government is keen on expanding such loans to students , who are increasingly entering high - cost private colleges . so , public sector banks have been instructed to step up education loans .\nin fact , commercial banks did not focus on growing their retail portfolios till the late 1990s .\nindia\u2019s public spending on health , which elsewhere commonly provides health care access to the poor , has always been among the lowest in the world . india has world - class hospitals for the elite , but the masses are at the mercy of quacks and dubious practitioners of traditional indigenous medicine . table 9 shows how far india lags behind other regions in public health spending .\nafter the mega merger of state bank of india ( sbi ) with five of its associate banks , the government has taken another step to consolidate public sector banks . while it has left the decision of mergers and acquisitions to individual bank boards , it also said the final decision will be based on commercial considerations . capital constraints , asset quality and the creation of large banks are likely to be the yardsticks .\nthe indian banking sector is close to a breaking point . one generation after the sector was liberalised , assets and deposits remain dominated by government - owned banks , whose risk management and corporate governance frameworks have collectively proven unsustainably weak .\nnew delhi , may 7 ( uni ) even as private sector banks allure customers with smoother services , 60 per cent salaried employees in the country still prefer state - run banks for insurance purposes , as they are more reliable , secure and trustworthy .\ndeepak parekh is the chairman of the housing and development finance corporation of india . this excerpt , used with permission from penguin india , is from the chapter institution - building in the financial sector : the hdfc experience , which parekh wrote in the book india transformed , edited by rakesh mohan .\nin fact , competition from here on is only going to get tougher . rbi is going to announce small finance banks soon and is currently evaluating around 70 applications . that means , in the longer term , some of the smaller public sector banks may remain under pressure , particularly those that are strapped for cash and cannot participate fully once a full - fledged recovery happens .\nthe chart below highlights the geographical presence of state - owned banks . the western and southern regions have the highest number of lenders ; banks in the west are bigger in size . note also that banks such as punjab national bank , bank of baroda , union bank of india , and canara bank have pan - india presence , along with a strong regional visibility . post merger , sbi\u2019s presence across india has further strengthened .\nthe banking system in india comprises commercial and co - operative banks with commercial banks accounting for the bulk of the banking assets . psbs account for over 70 per cent of the deposits received in and advances made by the scbs . the capital requirement of psbs is driven by credit growth in the economy and prudential regulatory requirements . the regulatory framework for banks is globally developed by the basel committee on banking supervision , which is adopted by the reserve bank of india for the indian banks .\npublic - sector banks ( psbs ) dominate the indian financial sector . they hold the bulk of people ' s savings . they are the main source of loans to small businesses and large projects alike . they are vehicles for his ambitious jan dhan yojana . they are also inefficient , poorly governed and beset by largescale corruption .\nas the government thinks through its options , it will need to answer a number of questions about the structure of the banking industry \u2013 e . g . role of the government in running banks , ability of public sector banks to deliver credit & service for greater public good , government participation in banking giving a push to the financial inclusion . our paper explores the extent to which the status quo could be maintained , should the government choose the path of minimal disruption .\ntwo years ago , when finance minister arun jaitley was visiting the us , he asked what journalists like me meant when we asked for big - bang reforms . for starters , i said , privatise the ten worst public sector banks . he laughed and said this was difficult because the banks played such an important role in the implementation of government policies .\nthe 12th five - year plan ( 2012 - 17 ) envisaged $ 1 trillion of investment in infrastructure , of which half was to come from the private sector . that goal now sounds like a pathetic joke . the gargantuan losses of many infrastructure companies now threaten to sink the banks that lent to them . about 10 - 20 percent of the loans of public - sector banks have been restructured or are under some form of stress .\ngiven this low rate of public spending , the quality of public health is poor , and health indicators in india are typically worse than in neighboring countries of south asia . india has some of the worst nutritional indicators in the world . anemia affects over 80 percent of the population in several states , including many in the richest one - third . child malnutrition , measured by low weight for age , affects 46 . 7 percent of all indian children , worse than in most african countries .\nfor instance , he said , infrastructure was a top priority , but private banks were not very keen on lending to that sector , and so psbs had proved invaluable in providing finance for infrastructure .\n4 . customers of smaller banks will get access to wider use of financial instruments like mutual funds and insurance products , as offered by big banks .\nkrung thai bank public co . ltd . $ ( does not maintain india specific website or link . link for information on branch details : urltoken\npublic sector banks have always been used by successive governments to implement schemes for which there is insufficient money in the budget . we are now in an era of fiscal stringency , with the fiscal responsibility and budget management act obliging the government to keep cutting its fiscal deficit . in these circumstances , there is less fiscal space than ever for launching new government schemes .\npost offices have long been trusted for long - term deposits and by offering casa deposits , they could potentially cannibalize public sector banks\u2019 casa share in rural markets , which makes up around 90 - 95 % of the casa deposits , according to a nomura global markets research note dated 19 august .\nthe cag audit report on recapitalisation of public sector banks ( psb ) , tabled in the parliament today , said that the banks were able to raise only rs 7 , 726 crore during january 2015 and march 2017 . it has led to the doubt on the possibility of raising the balance , amounting to over rs 100 , 000 crore , from the market by 2019 .\nstate - owned banks are in a league of their own in terms of dominating their sector : they form a network of 21 listed but government - controlled entities that account for 70 % of india\u2019s banking system by assets . many of their loans are unlikely to be repaid , a state of affairs that private lenders usually manage to avoid . the latter are growing at a rapid clip : they are responsible for nearly all the growth in the financial system . in the early part of 2016 , the market capitalisation of all 21 listed public - sector banks was on a par with that of a single private rival , hdfc bank , set up back in 1995 .\nstatus of state bank of india : at the time of independence , this bank was known as imperial bank of india and was a joint stock company . in 1955 , by provisions of the state bank of india act 1955 , reserve bank of india acquired a controlling interest in the imperial bank of india . on 30th april 1955 , the imperial bank of india became state bank of india . rbi continued to have controlling interest in sbi till recently when government of india decided to acquire rbi ' s stake in sbi so as to remove any conflict of interest ( as rbi is the\nin the last consolidation drive , five associate banks and bharatiya mahila bank ( bmb ) became part of sbi on 1 april , 2017 , catapulting the country ' s largest lender to among the top 50 banks in the world .\nreserve bank of india , which till recently had a significant role in deciding the chief executives , has now taken a backseat with the emergence of the banks board bureau .\npublic - sector corporations remain large , wasteful , and unreformed . government banks still control 70 percent of bank lending , have the worst record of bad loans and financial losses , and yet are such convenient cash cows for politicians that no party wants to privatize them .\nthe situation is quite bad and there are no certain estimates on the extent of capitalisation required to bring the public sector banks back to the path of growth . it is our view that a comprehensive vision is critical for the sector \u2013 for the sustained economic growth it facilitates and for the populace to have access to quality financial services . the questions which need to be addressed are not easy to answer and will be best approached through a healthy public dialogue .\nsmall businesses complain of onerous conditions imposed by banks before loans are sanctioned . often banks arm - twist borrowers to buy some expensive insurance as an unwritten precondition .\nto conclude , there remain several challenges in the indian financial sector such as reducing the build - up of non - performing assets , particularly in public - sector banks , deepening the debt markets and finding optimal solutions and institutional mechanisms to sustainably fund long - term infrastructure projects . the indian financial system has never been short of solutions , though often the obstruction has come by way of a lack of consensus and the will to bite the bullet .\nbankable : in an era of fiscal stringency , govt banks are an important means to finance schemes that can fetch votes .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 transitional / / en\ndespite the changes witnessed over the years , there still exist a number of challenges which need to be addressed , one such challenge being the npa . in the quarter ending december 2015 , nearly 11 public sector banks reported loss , which even includes big names like , bank of baroda , idbi bank , bank of india and indian overseas bank . the net non - performing assets ( npa ) , in the banking sector , have crossed rs 4 . 3 lakh crore during the quarter - ended december 31 , 2015 .\nin may , the all india bank employees association ( aibea ) assessed wilful defaults worth rs 70 , 300 crore in 400 psb loan accounts .\n9 . s . mahendra dev , \u201ceconomic reforms , poverty and inequality in india , \u201d symbiosis school of economics , pune , india , february 26 , 2016 .\na similar tale comes from public sector insurance companies , which have been obliged to launch schemes at unviable low premiums . the government has created a pradhan mantri jeevan jyoti bima yojana \u2014 a term life insurance policy .\nthe explosively growing food delivery business in india is going upmarket , getting specialised and dishing out . . .\nby contrast , government failure has been widespread . all tiger economies witnessed a big improvement in the provision of public goods , which was needed to encourage private dynamism and sustain growth . but in india , the provision of all government services remains poor , and so india has slipped in social indicators compared with its slower - growing neighbors in south asia . even remote indian villages have an adequate supply of shops providing cigarettes and tea . but they have no adequate supply of education , health , public safety , or judicial redress .\nindia is far from being the only country where technology armed with financial apps is challenging traditional banks . in china , mobile apps have mushroomed and have started threatening the backward and inefficient traditional banks , so much so that many customers have switched directly from cash transactions to banking through mobile apps .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 / / en\nurltoken\nin 2015 india\u2019s annual status of education report said that only 48 . 1 percent of children in their fifth school year could read a text appropriate for their second school year . arithmetic remains a challenge . only 44 . 1 percent of class 8 students in rural india managed to solve a division problem in 2014 , compared with 46 percent in 2013 .\nthroughout this period , private - sector companies also relied on government - owned banks and financial institutions for loans . since the lenders insisted that promoters bring in substantial amounts of cash , borrowers would inflate the cost project and siphon off the money .\ntypically , mergers of banks\u2014in india as also in europe and elsewhere\u2014are guided by concern for the interests of depositors . in their book a century of banking consolidation in europe , scholars manfred pohl , teresa tortella and herman van der wee , observe \u201cscale as a power factor in bank mergers is widely disputed , the majority of scholars seem to be skeptical . \u201d and the history of banking in england under montagu norman is relevant .\nteamlease services , a recruitment and consultancy concern , has been an observer - participant in india\u2019s labour . . .\nhaving established a reputation as an incrementalist who shuns radical change , prime minister narendra modi has suddenly changed expectations by opting to privatise air india . this is such a huge public sector giant with so many subsidiaries and lakhs of employees that nobody ever dreamed it could come first in the list of modi privatisations . yet that is the case .\n2 . a few large inter - linked banks expose the broader economy to greater financial risks .\nthough state - run banks\u2019 financials are crippled , their franchise and customer trust are not broken .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\ntable 4 . fewer households report any hunger in preceding 12 months source : angus deaton and jean dr\u00e8ze , \u201cfood and nutrition in india : facts and interpretations , \u201d economic and political weekly ( india ) , february 14 , 2009 .\n12 . arvind panagariya , \u201cthe myth of child nutrition in india , \u201d columbia university , new york , 2012 .\nafter 30 years of unaccountable lending , banks started complaining that they need tougher laws to enforce collaterals . in response , the government created the securitisation and reconstruction of financial assets and enforcement of security interest act ( sarfaesi ) of 2002 , designed to help banks in the recovery of bad loans .\ntable 9 . public health spending as a percentage of gdp source : jean dr\u00e8ze and amartya sen , an uncertain glory : india and its contradictions ( new delhi : penguin , 2013 ) .\nthe green revolution made india first self - sufficient and then a surplus producer of food . india suffered two consecutive droughts in 2014 and 2015 , yet agricultural production actually rose slightly ; india became the world\u2019s largest rice exporter in 2015 , exporting 10 . 23 million tons . india has also become a substantial exporter of wheat and maize in recent years . that is a measure of its agricultural transformation . paddock and paddock never imaged that india , which swallowed almost the entire food aid of the world in the mid - 1960s , would become a donor of food aid to north korea in 2010 .\nuntil 1991 many superpowers ( notably the united states ) equated india with pakistan in foreign affairs , even though pakistan had barely one - eighth of india\u2019s population . india\u2019s slow - growing , inward - looking socialism made it unimportant in global terms , save as an aid recipient . pakistan\u2019s military ties with the united states made that country seem a more important global player . but today , the united states views india as a potential superpower . president george w . bush backed india\u2019s entry into the nuclear club . president barack obama has backed india for a seat on the un security council . the united states sees india as potentially the only country in asia that can check a rising chinese juggernaut in the 21st century . and newsweek has called india a \u201cpotential superpower . \u201d 7\nin his lecture , rai said the need for greater probity , transparency and accountability in governance has gained added significance going by india ' s experience in the last two decades since the opening of the economy from 1990s .\nlast month , finance minister arun jaitley said the government is ' actively working ' towards consolidation of public sector banks but declined to provide details , saying this was a price - sensitive information . enthused by the success of sbi merger , the finance ministry is considering clearing another such proposal by this fiscal if bad loan situation comes under control by then .\nsbi has controlling interest in these subsidiaries ranging from 75 % to 100 % . as on 30th june 2011 , the five associate banks had a combined network of 4748 branches in india which are on core banking and 4713 atms networked with sbi atms providing value added services to clientele . the combined net profit of these banks was rs735 . 79 crores as on 30th june , 2011 .\nindira gandhi nationalised pvt to psb not for welfare of people . . . only to fill their exchequer . . . india is still poor after nationalization of banks . . . .\nthese have crossed all acceptable proportions and have reached a dangerous level threatening the very sustainability of the banks .\n42 . \u201cabsenteeism , repetition and silent exclusion in india , \u201d create india policy brief no . 3 , consortium for research on educational access , transitions and equity , brighton , uk , january 2011 .\n2016 marks a quarter of a century since india\u2019s landmark reforms of 1991 were initiated , ushering in monumental changes to the economy .\ntable 5 . male and female work participation rates in india source : s . mahendra dev , suresh tendulkar lecture , 2016 .\n33 . pradeep thakur , \u201cvacancies in judiciary hit judge - people ratio , \u201d times of india , april 17 , 2016 .\n\u201cbanks that will not be able to deliver on the agreed upon turnaround plan for a period of two years will be identified as banks eligible for alternative recourse , \u201d minister of state for finance santosh kumar gangwar said .\nthe world bank\u2019s 2016 doing business report puts india at 130th of 189 countries in the ease of doing business in the country . that change is an improvement from its earlier 142nd position , but it still leaves india in the bottom half of countries . india ranks especially low in the ease of getting construction permits ( 183rd ) , enforcing contracts ( 178th ) , paying taxes ( 157th ) , and starting a business ( 155th ) . 32\nindia has been grappling with the issue of twin balance sheets\u2014now shrink wrapped into a convenient acronym , tbs ! the twin balance sheets issue is in essence about the burden of bad loans on the books of banks and the pile up of debt on corporate balance sheets . this has precluded the ability of banks to lend , and of corporates to borrow and invest .\nchief executive officer krung thai bank public co . limited 62 , 6th floor , maker chambers vi , nariman point , mumbai - 400 021\n22 . ashok gulati , surbhi jain , and nidhi satija , \u201crising farm wages in india : the \u2018pull\u2019 and \u2018push\u2019 factors , \u201d commission for agricultural costs and prices , government of india , new delhi , april 2013 .\nthe government in february had approved the merger of these five associate banks with sbi . later in march , the cabinet approved merger of bmb as well . sbi first merged state bank of saurashtra with itself in 2008 . two years later , state bank of indore was merged with it .\neconomic reforms that began 25 years ago have transformed india . what used to be a poor , slow - growing country now has the third - largest gross domestic product ( gdp ) in the world with regard to purchasing power parity and is projected to be the fastest - growing major economy in the world in 2016 ( with 7 . 6 percent growth in gdp ) . once an object of pity , india has become an object of envy . it has been called a potential superpower and the only credible check on chinese power in asia in the 21st century . hence , the united states has backed india for a permanent seat in the united nations and has persuaded the nuclear suppliers group to exempt india from the usual nuclear nonproliferation rules .\nch venkatachalam , general secretary , all india bank employees association . ( file photo )\n7 . fareed zakaria , \u201cindia rising , \u201d newsweek , march 5 , 2006 .\nthe computer software and business services sector has been outstanding and has become india\u2019s largest and most famous export sector , fetching $ 110 billion in 2015 - 16 against india\u2019s entire merchandise exports of $ 261 billion . the auto industry , highly protected for decades , has opened up and become world - class : india is now a global hub for the production and design of small cars . the pharmaceutical industry feared being wiped out by the acceptance of drug patents after the creation of the world trade organization in 1995 . but in fact it flourished in the new climate and now supplies 20 percent of the u . s . consumption of generic drugs . most indian pharmaceutical companies export more than they sell at home , and dozens have become multinationals through foreign acquisitions and organic expansion .\nin the two decades since 1991 , india\u2019s literacy rate has shot up by a record 21 . 8 percentage points , to 74 percent ( see table 6 ) . in the earlier two decades , it rose by less : 17 . 8 percentage points . india\u2019s literacy rate remains poor by global standards , but it has improved much faster in the era of reform than in the earlier era of socialism .\n10 . arvind panagariya and vishal more , \u201cpoverty by social , religious and economic groups in india and its largest states , 1993 - 94 to 2011 - 12 , \u201d working paper no . 2013 - 02 , school of international and public affairs , columbia university , new york , 2013 .\nbesides the threat to deposits , competition for state - owned banks will intensify as payment banks , which are backed by digital platforms , adequate capital , zero legacy issues , and low - cost innovative and convenient services , will compete heavily for liabilities in rural and semi - urban areas . there could be a loss of market share in payment transactions and government transfers too , said clsa in a report dated 20 august .\nyes , fewer banks translates to lesser number of banks with non performing assets ( npas ) . that is optics . the moot point is how does consolidation address the issue of npas ? it is estimated that the government will need to make available over ` 2 . 25 lakh crore to recapitalise banks . this will impact the fiscal balance of the government\u2019s balance sheet .\nthe banks where vacancies are expected to arise include oriental bank of commerce , vijaya bank , syndicate bank and allahabad bank .\n8 . the chairman arunachal pradesh rural bank e sector , shiv mandir road naharlagun - 791 110 arunachal pradesh urltoken phone no . 0360 - 2246091\n13 . the chairman dena gujarat gramin bank balwantray mehta bhavan ch road , sector 17 gandhinagar - 382 017 urltoken phone no . 079 - 23247325\nlousy government services lead to lousy social indicators . the quality of the delivery of government services remains poor . the big improvements in private - sector competitiveness are not even remotely replicated in government service competitiveness . india\u2019s social indicators remain dismal . it has slipped even compared with the other five countries of south asia ( bangladesh , bhutan , nepal , pakistan , and sri lanka \u2014 see table 7 . ) yet india has the fastest economic growth in south asia . back in 1990 , only one of its neighbors , sri lanka , had better social indicators , but now india looks to be second worst , ahead of only trouble - torn pakistan .\nindia has become a global hub for computer software development . microsoft , oracle , sap , ibm , accenture , and other top international companies use india as a base . ibm has more employees in india than in the united states , because indian skills are often as good as \u2014 and much cheaper than \u2014 those in the west . that fact has led to many complaints that ibm is shifting jobs to india . many indian engineers and scientists who used to work for multinationals abroad have returned to work in the companies\u2019 indian subsidiaries and branches . the former brain drain has turned into brain circulation . 16 the guardian carried an analysis titled \u201cindia is an emerging geek power . \u201d\n38 . charlotte alfred , \u201cindia\u2019s new parliament has the most members facing criminal charges in a decade , \u201d huffington post , may 23 , 2014 .\nbesides the threat to deposits , competition for state - owned banks will intensify as payment banks , which are backed by digital platforms , adequate capital , zero legacy issues and low - cost innovative and convenient services , will compete heavily for liabilities in rural and semi - urban areas . photo : hemant mishra / mint\nthe chandigarh state co - operative bank ltd . s . c . o . 1088 - 89 sector - 22 - b chandigarh - 160 022 .\nthe haryana state co - opertive apex bank ltd . bank square sector 17 - b p . b . no . 7 chandigarh - 160 017 .\nin india , delays in clearances and land acquisition make early stages of infrastructure very risky . yet such projects have historically had a high debt - to - equity ratio , so any delay is financially fatal . the modi administration has given the government a major role in financing fresh equity in infrastructure , with the private sector mainly executing government contracts . clearances and land acquisition have picked up . bank loans to state electricity boards have largely been replaced by state bonds , relieving bank stress .\nthe chairman united bank of india 16 , old court house street kolkata - 700 001 .\nonce a poor economic laggard , india now has the third - largest gdp ( $ 7 . 98 trillion ) in the world in purchasing power parity terms after china and the united states ( table 1 ) .\nno one in india had so far attempted to finance individuals for their housing needs . access to long - term finance was difficult and no foreclosure norms existed . at that time , most indians were extremely debt averse\u2026hdfc remained the only housing finance player in india till the late 1980s\u2026hdfc also promoted four other housing finance companies . in effect , hdfc created competition for itself !\nall rights resderved . reproduction of news articles , photos , videos or any other content in whole or in part in any form or medium without express writtern permission of urltoken is prohibited .\nindia\u2019s annual gdp growth rose from 3 . 5 percent in 1950 - 80 and 5 . 5 percent in 1980 - 92 to an average of 8 percent since 2003 , with a peak exceeding 9 percent in the three years 2005 - 8 ( see table 2 ) . the international monetary fund estimates india\u2019s gdp growth at 7 . 3 percent in 2015 and 7 . 5 percent in 2016 , faster than china\u2019s rates ( 6 . 9 percent and 6 . 5 percent , respectively ) . in a depressed global economy , the imf sees the united states and india as the two bright spots , as the two major economies holding up an otherwise slowing world .\nthe quality of government services remains abysmal , and social indicators have improved much too slowly . the provision of public goods \u2014 police , judiciary , general administration , basic health and education , and basic infrastructure \u2014 has seriously lagged improvements in economic performance . political appointees and government interference erode the independence and quality of institutions ranging from the courts and universities to health and cultural organizations . india\u2019s economic reforms have been highly successful in moving the country from low - income to middle - income status , despite little improvement in its institutions and quality of public goods . to sustain rapid growth and to become a high - income country , india will need major reforms to deepen liberalization and build high - quality institutions .\n18 . ambika choudhary mahajan , \u201c1 . 5 million engineers pass out in india every year , fewer getting hired , \u201d dazeinfo , october 28 , 2014 .\nthe chairman bank of india , head office express towers , nariman point mumbai - 400 021 .\nthe punjab state co - operative bank ltd . s . c . o . no . 175 - 187 sector - 34 - a chandigarh - 160 022 .\nlife expectancy in india is up from an average of 58 . 6 years in 1986 - 91 to 68 . 5 years . infant mortality is down from 87 deaths per 1 , 000 births to 40 . these are major improvements . yet they lag well behind achievements in other countries . 29\nbharti airtel ltd , tech mahindra ltd , aditya birla nuvo ltd , cholamandalam investment and finance co . ltd and reliance industries ltd shares rallied on thursday morning as they were among the 11 entities which have received in - principle approval from the reserve bank of india ( rbi ) to start payment banks .\npay scales borrowed from the bureaucracy mean chief executives get paid around $ 50 , 000 , pushing the brightest sparks to the private sector . replacing them is hard : according to a recent report in asian age , a newspaper , as many as 42 psus are lacking bosses after a change in the method to appoint managers in june 2016 stalled any new hires .\nindia was in such poor shape before 1991 that it takes an effort to recall how bad things were . some of the biggest changes since then are described below .\nin the bad old days , any major drought meant india was dependent on food aid . when two droughts occurred in a row , as in 1965 and 1966 , india survived only because of record food aid from the united states . a 1967 best - selling book by william and paul paddock declared that simply not enough food aid existed to save all needy countries , and so hopeless countries like india should be left to starve , conserving food aid for countries that were capable of survival . 8\nroughly one in six of every rupee spent goes to a psu . only in china\u2019s avowedly communist economy does a greater share of spending go to state - owned firms . often run by executives who have risen through the government bureaucracy , they eke out profits mostly in industries where government fiat grants them lucrative monopolies , such as coal and oil . even in a buoyant economy , one in three made losses in the year ending in march 2016 . one in five has racked up three years of straight losses including bsnl , a telecoms operator which offers 3g services in a market where 4g ones are the norm . another example is air india , a financial black hole that flies habitually - delayed aeroplanes .\nthe arunachal pradesh state co - operative apex bank ltd . p . o . & t . naharlagun\nd\nsector district - subansiri naharlagun - 791 110 .\nthe chairman central bank of india , central office chander mukhi , nariman point mumbai - 400 021 .\n5 . large banks would have a wider capital base enabling them to offer big ticket loans on their own without being part of a consortium .\nmr modi has repeatedly talked about governance . the first step in governance of psbs is to fix responsibility on their top brass for loans that have turned bad . right now , accountability in the psbs is a black hole despite the fact that banks have stringent credit - appraisal process .\nin the period post the nationalisation of banks and up until 1993 , the indian banking system had regressed considerably . tongue in cheek , it was often said that bankers did not do banking ; they merely carried out orders of the powers that be\u2026reflecting back on the pre - liberalisation era , one realises that back then , banks did not fix any interest rates\u2014they were all mandated . there were no prudential norms , no regulations on capital adequacy or rules for non - performing loans . even opening a bank branch would take months after seeking the approval of the rbi . clearly , the turning point was the opening up of the banking sector to private players in 1993 .\na survey conducted in january 2016 by the center for monitoring indian economy showed that projects worth rs 10 . 7 trillion ( $ 160 billion ) were stuck for various reasons , up from rs 10 . 5 trillion ( $ 158 billion ) in september 2015 . 30 the heritage foundation\u2019s economic freedom index places india at just 123rd out of 178 countries . of the foundation\u2019s five categories \u2014 free , mostly free , moderately free , mostly unfree , and repressed \u2014 india falls into the \u201cmostly unfree\u201d category . the fraser institute\u2019s index of economic freedom ranks india at 114th of 157 countries . india\u2019s freedom score as calculated by the fraser institute has actually declined in recent years , from a peak of 6 . 71 in 2005 to 6 . 43 in 2013 . 31\ncorruption has experienced a recent backlash . corruption in countries often gallops upward with gdp , and india in the past 25 years has been no exception . in one sex scandal , the governor of a state had to resign after the madam of a brothel circulated photos of him with three naked girls . why did she do so ? because the governor had promised her a mining license , and when he failed to deliver , she exposed him in revenge . only in india is the supply of naked girls a potential qualification for getting a mining license . 39\nbesides the problem of npa , the other problem faced by the banking sector is of capital requirement to meet the new capital adequacy norms set up by basel \u2013iii standards .\none of the key provisions of the act is for banks to be able to auction the assets of defaulting borrowers . but notice that even after getting a tougher law , banks have not been able to claw back much money from vijay mallya of kingfisher or the reddy brothers of deccan chronicle .\nthe dissonance in policy that is preached and practice is striking . the reserve bank of india , through its many committees and reports , has consistently evangelised the need for more players to drive inclusion and competition\u2014 and even issued over 20 new licences . the bigger question is : what is the purpose of mergers ? it cannot be just about \u201cdo we need x number of banks\u201d ? the european central bank lists 5 , 805 monetary financial institutions and 4 , 937 credit institutions . check the number of banks in germany france and the uk .\ntherefore , contrary to all prudent norms , projects were more than fully funded by government banks , with most promoters having no skin in the game . naturally , many projects turned sick while the promoters enriched themselves . bankruptcy laws were weak . nothing could curb the corrupt nexus between psbs and their defaulting borrowers . when such poor lending weakened the banks , the government would step in and\nrecapitalise\nthem for the game to continue .\ncopyright \u00a9 urltoken ltd . all rights reserved . reproduction of news articles , photos , videos or any other content in whole or in part in any form or medium without express writtern permission of urltoken is prohibited .\nchief executive officer american express banking corp . cyber city , tower \u201cc\u201d , dlf building no . 8 sector - 25 , dlf city phase - ii , gurugram \u2013 122 002\nthe gains reaped earlier may also get wiped out , if the government has to intervene financially to bail out individual companies or a sector at large ,\nhe said .\nconsider each of those three trends in further detail . the private sector has performed outstandingly in the past 25 years , taking advantage of new opportunities created by liberalization and globalization . indian companies more than held their own against foreign newcomers , and the vast majority of big indian companies have become multinationals , making acquisitions globally .\nin 1992 , hdfc\u2019s market capitalisation was rs3 . 15 billion and all the shares were held domestically . today , hdfc\u2019s market capitalisation is rs2 . 2 trillion and the foreign shareholding stands at 77 % . taking the combined market capitalisation of the three listed entities within the hdfc group , it is in excess of rs5 . 6 trillion ( $ 85 billion ) . clearly , vast shareholder wealth has been created in the financial sector in the post - liberalisation era ."]}
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", "topic": 10}], "title": "united states playing card company", "paragraphs": ["united states . office of war information - united states . office for emergency management\nunited states . office of strategic services - united states . office of war information\nfor many years , the united states playing card company made premium casino chips .\nunited states . office of war information - united states . war production board - united nations information office\nthe united states playing card company today announced the appointment of phil dolci as president .\nthe united states playing card company begins strategic partnership with theory11 for collaboration in web ventures and playing card design .\nget in touch with the united states playing card company for any questions you may have .\nthe united states playing card company | 150 years of producing the world ' s highest quality playing cards .\nthe united states playing card company is a subsidiary of jarden corporation ( nyse : jah ) .\nunited states playing card co . v . hurst - scc cases ( lexum )\n1894 - the playing card business had grown to such proportions that it was separated from the printing company , becoming the united states playing card company .\nparrino , nick - united states . office of war information - united states . army . signal corps\nunited states playing card company .\ninternational directory of company histories . . retrieved july 09 , 2018 from urltoken urltoken\nanother classic from the united states playing card company . this deck of traditional playing cards comes in standard size and index .\nb2b customer service specialist \u2013 united states playing cards location : . for over 150 years , the united states playing card company ( \u201cuspc\u201d ) has been the leader . . .\nthe united states playing card company entered into a licensing agreement with world - renowned magician david blaine to create a magic playing card program .\nthe trademarks , trade names , card back designs and card face designs used on this site are registered and unregistered trademarks of the united states playing card company in the united states and other countries .\nthe united states playing card company gives away a limited edition version of the bicycle \u00ae 125th anniversary edition deck .\nrussell , morgan & co . became the united states printing company . only three years later ( 1894 ) , the playing card business had grown to such proportions that it was separated from the printing company , becoming the united states playing card company .\nstreamline playing cards is a classic from the united states playing card company . this deck of traditional playing cards still retains its high quality set by uspcc .\nthe united states playing card company launches a bicycle youtube channel , twitter , and facebook page for news and updates .\nthe company acquired heraclio fournier , s . a . , the largest playing card manufacturer in europe . in 1987 , the united states playing card company acquired arrco playing card company , the third largest playing card manufacturer in the country . international playing card company , a canadian subsidiary of the united states playing card company since 1914 , maintained its own manufacturing operation from 1928 to 1991 . currently , international playing card company is a sales and marketing organization located in ontario . the united states playing card company was acquired by a series of new owners : diamond international in 1969 , jessup & lamont in 1982 , frontenac in 1989 .\ndixon , royden - liberman , howard - united states . office of war information - united states . office for emergency management\nperlitch , william - smith , roger - united states . office for emergency management - united states . office of war information\nprinted in 2011 on the finest card stock available at the historic united states playing card company , founded in 1867 in cincinnati , ohio .\nunited states playing card company .\ninternational directory of company histories . . encyclopedia . com . ( july 9 , 2018 ) . urltoken\nfeatures elves that were taken from designs used by the new york consolidated company , which merged with the united states playing card company in 1894 .\nfounded in 1880 , their first deck of playing cards was completed in 1881 . in 1894 , it was named the united states playing card company .\nthe united states playing card company entered into a licensing agreement with encore expanding the hoyle\u00ae branded cards into the pc software category .\n\u00a92018 . the united states playing card company , a subsidiary of jarden corporation ( nyse : jah ) . all rights reserved .\n1894 - 1925\nthe united states playing card co .\n/\nu . s . playing card co . , russell & morgan factories\nparks , gordon - collier , john , jr . - united states . farm security administration - united states . office of war information - united states . office of coordinator of information - collier , john\nlange , dorothea - lee , russell - rothstein , arthur - united states . farm security administration - united states . office of war information - united states . office of coordinator of information . foreign information service\nthe united states playing card company entered into a licensing agreement with techno source expanding the bicycle\u00ae branded cards into the handheld electronic game category .\nthe united states playing card company entered into a sponsorship agreement with the world series of poker the single largest poker tournament in the world .\nunited states railway post office car of the capital traction company , washington , d . c .\nverona , new jersey . march , 1943 . manufacturing united states flags at the annin flag company\nthe united states playing card company manufactures millions of playing cards and card games for players around the world . do you want to be a part of the magic ? join our team .\nthe united states playing card company gained immediate advantages , for it acquired other notable companies : the standard playing card co ( chicago ) , perfection card co ( new york ) and new york consolidated cards company . new york consolidated card company had antecedents dating back to 1833 when lewis i . cohen perfected his four - color press for printing playing cards . the famous\nbee\n\u00ae playing cards still issued by the united states playing card company , had originated at the new york consolidated card company in 1892 .\nthe united states playing card company disney fairies playing cards no description ( barcode ean = 0073854012208 ) . http : / / www . comparestoreprices . co . \u2026 | pinterest\nif a manufacturing defect is found in a deck , united states playing card company is glad to replace it . please see our guarantee for instructions .\nthe united states playing card company is the leader in the production and distribution of premier brands of playing cards , including bee\u00ae , bicycle\u00ae , aviator\u00ae , hoyle\u00ae , kem\u00ae and congress\u00ae playing cards . founded in 1867 , the company manufactures markets and distributes traditional playing cards , card games , children ' s card games , and card accessories . bee\u00ae , bicycle\u00ae , aviator\u00ae and hoyle\u00ae are registered trademarks of the united states playing card company . for more information , visit urltoken .\nthis jumbo index deck is one of the united states playing card company classics . it contains traditional playing cards with oversized numbers and pips . the cards are standard poker size .\nin 1891 the company name was changed yet again to \u201cthe united states printing co . \u201d and then in 1894 \u201c the united states playing card company \u201d was incorporated to hold all the playing card manufacturing operations . this sequence of events can be followed in the inscriptions on the aces of spades in successive editions of their playing cards .\nthe united states playing card company entered into a licensing agreement with world series of poker and introduced a line of playing cards and poker accessories co - branded as bicycle\u00ae and world series of poker playing cards .\ndelano , jack - parks , gordon - united states . office of war information\nehrlich , pauline - walker , lewis - united states . office of war information\nrod starling has also sent me some updated information on the more recent printing codes in use by the united states playing card company . i have put this information here\naviator\u00ae , bee\u00ae , bicycle\u00ae , hoyle\u00ae , and kem\u00ae are registered trademarks and bicycle pro\u2122 , pokerpeek\u2122 , and procut\u2122 are trademarks of the united states playing card company .\nuspcc acquires arrco playing card company , the third largest playing card manufacturer in the u . s . and previously called arrow playing card co . ( 1920 ' s - 1935 ) .\nin the united states alone , roughly 87 percent of the population use . . .\n[ construction of the united states treasury building , washington , d . c . ]\nuspcc acquires the russell playing card co . , second largest playing card manufacturer in the us at that time . russell was itself composed of the willis w . russell card co . , the kalamazoo playing card co and the american bank note company playing card line .\nmust be authorized to work in the united states . coordinates business card ordering ; maintains , updates and distributes the company directory . . . .\nfold - out illustration from pamphlet \u201cred cross dinner and entertainment tendered to the red cross unit\u2026 . of the united states playing card co . , the united states printing & lithograph co . \u201d 1919 . cmc printed works collection .\ncover and title page of pamphlet \u201cred cross dinner and entertainment tendered to the red cross unit\u2026 . of the united states playing card co . , the united states printing & lithograph co . \u201d 1919 . cmc printed works collection .\nno claim is made to original artwork produced by the united states playing card company or its predecessors , nor to any photographs thereof , which belong to their respective copyright holders .\nthe united states printing company acquires the national card company . this company was started by samuel j . murray , a disgruntled former employee who became a serious competitor . mr . murray was given a large block of stock and put in charge of playing card manufacturing .\n1987 - uspcc acquires arrco playing card company , the third largest playing card manufacturer in the u . s . and previously called arrow playing card co . ( 1920 ' s - 1935 ) .\nace of spades company name time line 1881 - 1885\nrussell , morgan & co .\nor\nrussell & morgan co .\n1886 - 1891\nrussell & morgan printing co .\n1891 - 1894\nthe united states printing co .\n1894 - 1925\nthe united states playing card co .\nor\nu . s . playing card co . , russell & morgan factories\n1926 to date\nthe united states playing card co .\nunited states capitol , washington , d . c . , u . s . a .\nrosener , ann - palmer , alfred t . - united states . office of war information\nparks , gordon - siegel , arthur s . - united states . office of war information\npalmer , alfred t . - danor , george - united states . office of war information\nthis tally - ho playing card deck is made in the usa . the high quality linoid finish makes it the premier choice among card flourishers . uspcc prints tally - ho , bicycle , and bee playing cards . tally - ho is a registered trademark of the united states playing card company .\nthe united states playing card company entered into a licensing agreement with jacks & jokers llc expanding bicycle\u00ae ,\nbee\n\u00ae , aviator\u00ae and tally ho\u00ae cards into the apparel category .\nthe united states playing card company ( uspc ) , makers of bicycle\u00ae playing cards , is pleased to announce a partnership with theory11 to evolve the company\u2019s playing card product line to appeal to a new generation of consumers . under this strategic alliance , we will work with theory11 to create a line of playing cards as well as online content .\nthe russell - morgan printing company was established in cincinnati in 1867 and got into the printing of playing cards in 1881 . the company changed its name to the united states printing and lithograph company in 1891 . the playing card business became so successful that the decision was made in 1894 to incorporate that part of the business separately as the united states playing card company . in 1900 u . s . playing card moved from downtown cincinnati to new facilities on beech street in norwood . united states printing and lithograph also had a building at robertson and beech in norwood . in 1919 , john omwake was the president of both companies .\nhowever , after a long and tedious struggle , company management , along with some local investors were ultimately victorious in accomplishing a buyout . the ownership of the united states playing card company was finally returned to its cincinnati roots .\nunited states treasury building , washington , d . c . , u . s . a .\ncollier , john , jr . - united states . office of war information - collier , john\nthe united states playing card company was established in cincinnati , ohio , in 1867 . it has remained in cincinnati throughout the company ' s history . the company has produced several different brands of cards in its long history , including bicycle , bee , aviator , and hoyle . bicycle playing cards has been the leading selling brand in the world for more than a century . at the start of the twenty - first century , the united states playing card company remained the leading manufacturer of playing cards in the world .\nbee playing card brand is originated at the new york consolidated card company , acquired by the newborn uspcc 2 years later .\nthe united states playing card company enters into a licensing agreement with tribune media services , a division of chicago - based tribune company , for the rights to manufacture and distribute the jumble card game based on the jumble word games found in papers around the country .\nin 2006 , the united states playing card company committed to delivering factory preshuffled playing cards you can trust . every year we experience substantial growth of preshuffled deck deliveries from our custom production process that is fully automated and gli certified random .\nthe united states playing card company introduces iraq\u2019s most wanted decks , which identified the most - wanted members of president saddam hussein\u2019s government . when introduced , 750 , 000 decks were sold in one week .\nper united states coast guard regulations , crew members onboard the pride of america must be united stated citizens or permanent residents resident aliens ( green . . .\nthe united states playing card company is the leader in the production and distribution of premier brands of playing cards , including bee , bicycle , aviator and hoyle playing cards . bicycle has been the best selling playing card brand in the world for more than 100 years . the privately held company , based in cincinnati , ohio since its founding in 1867 , manufactures , markets and distributes playing cards , children ' s card games , collectible tins , puzzles and card accessories .\nthe united states playing card company is a global leader in the production and marketing of playing cards and related products . the bicycle brand has been the world ' s leading playing card brand for over 120 years , and other well - known uspc brands include kem\u00ae , bee\u00ae , aviator\u00ae and hoyle\u00ae . founded in 1867 as russell , morgan and co . , and based in cincinnati , ohio , uspc is a wholly owned subsidiary of jarden corporation . for more information about the united states playing card company please visit\nthe united states playing card ( macau ) company limited edf . si toi commercial centre av . praia grande no . 619 floor 11 , room 11 - 04 ( c ) macau email : austinkong @ urltoken\nmuch of the story can be found on various web sites devoted to poker , or even the web site of the united states playing card company . for instance , an early version of the story says :\ni found this in a book called ' norwood ' . it ' s listed as simply being executives of the united states playing card company , with no names given . unfortunately too indistinct to help much :\nfor a number of years , in the early part of this century , the united states playing card company , and other manufacturers of playing cards would print a quantity of cards gratis for any magician requesting them .\njohn mulholland wrote in\nthe united states playing card company began as a printing company called russell , morgan & company . russell and morgan produced their very first deck of cards in a cincinnati , ohio factory back in 1881 . the brand was called \u201ctigers\u201d and the number assigned to these new decks was 101 .\nif you share our passion for product innovation , new product development , and providing the consumer with the experience and value they associate with our brands , then consider a career at the united states playing card company .\nthe aviator \u00ae jumbo index playing cards are a larger version of the classic bordered - back playing card .\n. there is such a rich history of back designs , both from other united states playing card company ( uspcc ) brands , and other card companies , that i felt it appropriate to put together some sort of display of the non - bicycle backs .\nthe united states playing card company expanded again , moving from downtown cincinnati to a newly built factory in norwood . situated on over 30 acres , the facility would eventually accommodate over 600 , 000 square feet of manufacturing operations .\nfor over 130 years , the united states playing card company has been the leader in production and distribution of premier playing cards and a creator of innovative games the whole family can enjoy . well - known and reputable brands such as bee\u00ae , bicycle\u00ae , tally - ho\nthey own and manage over 8 , 000 apartment units in the western united states . yardi , yieldstar and pop card . training , motivating , role playing and leasing when . . .\nnaipes heraclio fournier s . a . is a playing card manufacturer that was founded in 1868 and currently based in vitoria , spain . owned by the united states playing card company since 1986 , not only does it continue to maintain separate manufacturing operations , but it also manufactures certain uspc products sold by its parent company in the states ( i . e . , congress bridge playing cards ) . the cards they produce are 100 % plastic .\nthe united states playing card company introduces iraq ' s most wanted decks , identifying the most - wanted members of president saddam hussein ' s government . when introduced , 750 , 000 decks were sold in one week . 4 million decks were sold by the end of the year . texas hold ' em poker craze boosts sales . the united states playing card company entered into a licensing agreement with techno source , expanding bicycle into the hand held electronic game category .\nthe u . s . playing card company is pleased to present this authentic reproduction of the \u201cinternational aircraft silhouettes spotter cards\u201d playing card deck , originally produced for the united states military during wwii . the card face depict allied and axis aircraft from wwii , and includes the original instructions card from the u . s . military . this deck features the famous bicycle\u00ae rider\u00ae card back design and is suitable for all card games . ordering instructions :\n5 photographic prints . | photographs show manufacturing united states flags at the annin flag company . stitching stripes , pasting on stars . trimming threads from completed flags .\nthanks to this united team , consumers can now personalize and design one - of - a - kind bicycle\u00ae brand playing card decks .\nmust obtain a us passport for travel outside the united states , when necessary . experience in military tactical doctrine at the company , battalion , and brigade . . .\n1900 - the united states playing card company expanded again , moving from downtown cincinnati to a newly - built factory in norwood . situated on over 30 acres , the facility would eventually accommodate over 600 , 000 square feet of manufacturing operations .\nthe u . s . playing card company is pleased to present this authentic reproduction of the \u201cinternational aircraft silhouettes spotter cards\u201d playing card deck , originally produced for the united states military during wwii . the card face depict allied and axis aircraft from wwii , and includes the original instructions card from the u . s . military . this deck features the famous bicycle\u00ae rider\u00ae card back design and is suitable for all card games . ordering instructions : 1 . please specify color\nthe company has also acquired other card brands including the\nbee\u00ae\nbrand and\ncongress\u00ae\nbrand of playing cards .\nin 1891 russell , morgan and company was renamed the united states printing company , and three years later , the successful new playing card business segment was incorporated separately as the united states playing card company . acquisitions followed , most notable , perhaps , being that of new york consolidated cards , known for its bee brand of playing cards introduced in 1892 . having outgrown its facilities in downtown cincinnati , uspc moved five miles south to norwood , in 1900 . the 30 - acre site provided ample space for offices and production and warehouse facilities , as well as for expansion . a public company , uspc operated profitably and paid dividends on a regular basis .\nin 1891 russell , morgan and company was renamed the united states printing company , and three years later , the successful new playing card business segment was incorporated separately as the united states playing card company . acquisitions followed , most notable , perhaps , being that of new york consolidated cards , known for its bee brand of playing cards introduced in 1892 . having outgrown its facilities in downtown cincinnati , uspc moved five miles south to norwood , in 1900 . the 30 - acre site provided ample space for offices and production and warehouse facilities , as well as for expansion . a public company , uspc operated profitably and paid dividends on a regular basis .\nplaying - card tax stamps from the u . s . a . ,\ntheir\nbicycle\u00ae\nplaying card brand has been in continuous production since 1885 .\nu . s . playing card acquires company ,\nwall street journal , september 28 , 1929 , p . 6 .\nu . s . playing card acquires company ,\nwall street journal , september 28 , 1929 , p . 6 .\nuspc expanded through acquisition in the mid - 1980s . in 1986 the company acquired an 87 percent interest in heraclio fournier s . a . of spain , the largest manufacturer of playing cards in europe and a family operation since 1868 . the $ 7 million acquisition added $ 22 million in sales . in 1987 uspc acquired the arrco playing card company , a competitor in the las vegas market and the third largest playing card company in the united states , for $ 5 million .\nuspc expanded through acquisition in the mid - 1980s . in 1986 the company acquired an 87 percent interest in heraclio fournier s . a . of spain , the largest manufacturer of playing cards in europe and a family operation since 1868 . the $ 7 million acquisition added $ 22 million in sales . in 1987 uspc acquired the arrco playing card company , a competitor in the las vegas market and the third largest playing card company in the united states , for $ 5 million .\nabove : ' steamboat no . 999 ' playing cards produced in three colours by the united states printing co . , cincinnati , usa , c . 1891 . see more \u2192\nphoto , print , drawing , available at the library of congress campus , united states . office of war information | library of congress\nthe united states playing card company , and the united states printing company , expand again , moving from downtown cincinnati to 2 separate newly - built factories in norwood . situated on over 30 acres , the facility would eventually accommodate over 600 , 000 square feet of manufacturing operations . pressure was successfully applied to extend the cincinnati rail car service to the norwood facilities , with schedules being set by the shift hours for the employees of the 2 facilities .\nthe nucleus of the company playing card collection is acquired from george clulow , a graphics designer in england who wrote\nthe origin and manufacture of playing cards\nin 1889 .\nthe playing card business had grown to such proportions that it was separated from the printing company , becoming the united states playing card company . the new uspcc included the following companies : standard playing card co . which continues to operate independently until 1930 . perfection playing card co . and continues to use the name until 1915 . new york consolidated card co . , which functions under that name until 1930 . the new york consolidated card company was formed in 1871 by the merging of three earlier firms , lawrence & cohen ( which had been founded in 1832 by lewis i . cohen ) , samuel hart & co ( founded c . 1849 by samuel hart ) and john j . levy .\nthe bicycle pro , featuring the new pokerpeek face style , is being unveiled by the united states playing card co . the pokerpeek design features a smaller , diagonally positioned corner marking and a jumbo - like face positioned lower at the center of the card for easier identification when revealed . the new face style is the first significant poker card innovation in more than 40 years , the company reported . the card , made of a durable blend of cotton and paper , has procut edges that allow for better control during shuffling . united states playing card co . ; cincinnati ( 800 ) 543 - 2273 ; urltoken\non january 16 , 1919 , six hundred female employees of the russell - morgan plants of norwood ( united states playing card company and the united states printing company ) gathered in the corporate dining hall to be honored for their service in wwi as members of the company\u2019s red cross unit . the honorees , dressed in their red cross uniforms , enjoyed a full program of music by esberger\u2019s orchestra , speeches and reports by various dignitaries including mr . john omwake , president of u . s . playing card , and a fine dinner of fried spring chicken , green peas , and scalloped potatoes .\nuspcc acquires the standard playing card co . which continues to operate independently until 1930 .\nuspcc acquires perfection playing card co . and continues to use the name until 1915 .\na look at the life and decks of a groundbreaking playing card designer and innovator .\nour fans shared some of the most memorable card playing advice they have ever received .\nwe manufacture many of our own magic supplies , tricks , effects , and custom playing cards . we strive to create the very best magical products the world has ever seen . we work with the united states playing card co and have produced 14 lines of playing card decks that are repeatedly acclaimed by top industry pros and magic enthusiasts all over the world .\ncard company reaches for younger generations ,\ncincinnati enquirer , august 22 , 1999 .\nat the banquet , mr . omwake also noted the contributions of employees who served in the military during the war . he said \u201cthere were from the united states playing card company , and the united states printing and lithograph company a total of three hundred and ninety - five men in the army and navy . one hundred and sixty of them went overseas ; ten of whom lost their lives on the battlefields of france . all honor and glory to their memories . \u201d\ndespite the company\u2019s success with playing cards , yamauchi\u2019s grandson hiroshi eventually realized that nintendo had probably gone as far as anyone possibly could with just cards . in 1956 , the young go - getter was astonished to see that the massive united states playing card company was run out of a small office . if that\u2019s what they were working with , what could nintendo possibly aspire to ?\na wide selection of playing card accessories and kem poker chip sets is also available . you can choose from playing card trays , bridge and gin score pads , bridge table covers , playing card holders , 300 and 500 poker chip sets , and many other items .\nthe ace of spades served a famous purpose in the war in vietnam . in february1966 , two lieutenants of company\nc ,\nsecond battalion , 35th regiment , 25th infantry division , wrote the united states playing card company and requested decks containing nothing but the\nbicycle\nace of spades . the cards were useful in psychological warfare .\nthe united states playing card co was established in 1894 . formerly it had been known as russell , morgan & co ( 1881 - 1894 ) . over the years the pressures of competition and other market forces have led to many smaller manufacturers being taken over by u . s . p . c . c . these include : the standard playing card co . 1892 - 1895 ; perfection card co . 1892 - 1895 ; new york consolidated card co , 1892 - 1895 ; andrew dougherty 1907 ; russell playing card co . 1929 ; heraclio fournier , s . a . 1986 ; arrco playing card company 1987 ; and hoyle products 2001 .\ncheck our list to see if you have too many decks in your playing card collection .\nfortune 500 corporations , broadway theater productions , distilleries , universities , and magicians have all employed the united states playing card company to create high - quality customizable playing cards . each card back , tuck , face , finish , and color can be custom - designed to meet your needs . with each deck comes 52 visual and expressive ways to tell a story and convey a message .\n1930 - consolidated - dougherty card co . inc . is formed , a division of uspcc . the new company is made up of the new york consolidated card co . , andrew dougherty , and the standard playing card co .\nfamed card artist and illustrator jackson robinson joins club 808 to discuss his work with the company .\nanother leaflet from the united states army 246 psyop company used the identical image of a skull with an ace of spades , but with no text on the front . the back is all vietnamese text .\nuspcc opens a canadian manufacturing operation , which becomes the international playing card company in 1933 , and continues producing cards until 1961 . from 1961 until 1991 they processed sheets printed in cincinnati into finished decks . currently , the international playing card company is a sales and marketing organization located in ontario .\nthe history behind the most intriguing card of our 52 - card decks is revealed .\nin 1880 russell , morgan and company decided to enter the playing card business , then an industry dominated by companies on the east coast . the company ' s first deck of playing cards was produced on june 21 , 1881 . soon thereafter , the company was employing 20 people for the operation and producing 1 , 600 decks of playing cards per day .\non august 20 uspcc has a grand opening of the new location in erlanger , northern kentucky . in a news release jarden states that uspcc will continue to have operations in cincinnati , including a display of the company ' s museum of historical playing cards . bicycle playing cards introduces bicycle prestige as a premium playing card for the competitive player . the uspcc entered into a licensing agreement with world series of poker and introduced a line of playing cards and poker accessories co - branded as bicycle and world series of poker . the united states playing card company entered into a licensing agreement with jacks & jokers llc expanding bicycle , bee , aviator and tally ho into the apparel category .\na premium - quality playing card . bee\u00ae brand playing cards are preferred by casinos and industry - professionals alike . considered more durable than the average paper playing card , bee\u00ae brand playing cards can maintain their shape and feel for a longer amount of time , providing increased play and use .\nvp of marketing at the united states playing card company roy gifford said , \u201cour joint effort with zazzle opens up an exciting way for bicycle\u00ae brand card lovers to express themselves by creating a one - of - a - kind deck of cards . plus , it gives aspiring designers a way to sell decks with designs and artwork they create . \u201d\nabove : \u0093capitol # 188\u0094 brand playing cards manufactured by the united states playing card co . , c . 1895 . the ace of spades is virtually the same as the example above , modified to read \u0093u . s . p . c . c . \u0094 and \u0093no . 188\u0094 is added .\napplicants must be currently authorized to work in the united states on a full - time basis and not violate any immigration or discrimination laws . . . .\n* there were also subsidiaries of uspcc that appeared under separate company names such as\natlantic playing card co .\n,\nhamilton playing card\nand many others . these company names often came from the names of streets in the norwood neighbourhood around the uspcc factory . ( thank you andrew daugherty )\nthe u . s . playing card is launching \u2018the official world poker tour luxury poker chest\u2019 .\nsomewhere in southwestern germany during the 15th century , the first playing card artist created his masterworks .\ndespite the failed economy in the united states at the time , sales at uspc increased substantially during the 1930s , from less than $ 700 , 000 in 1933 , to $ 6 . 9 million in 1935 . in 1936 the company purchased more production machinery and equipment from another playing card manufacturer that had gone out of business . by 1940 sales at uspc had increased to $ 8 . 3 million , with net earnings of $ 1 million . at this time the company produced about 75 percent of cards sold in the united states and was the largest manufacturer of playing cards in the world .\nthe younger yamauchi was brash and headstrong , and quickly realised that hanafuda would not secure the company ' s fortune . this stance was confirmed by a 1956 visit to north america which revealed to him just how small the global market was ; on the trip he discovered that the united states playing card company \u2013 then the leading manufacturer in the world \u2013 could only afford a tiny office .\ntwo pack 606 congress playing card ' s . one pack has 54 card ' s the love pink card ' s , and the green lady pack has 52 card ' s . two card ' s in the green pack have cosmetic issue as shown in picture . please i . . .\nwholesale catalog price - list no . 71 sept . 1 , 1920 u . s . playing cards national playing cards educational games trays for all duplicate games card dominoes u . s . poker chips we claim exclusive trade - mark rights in ace of spades , name , number , back design , case design and finish designation used on our various cards . the united states playing card co . cincinnati , u . s . a .\nthe united states playing card company began as an offshoot of a printing business founded in cincinnati in 1867 by four men named russell , morgan , armstrong , and robinson . named for the two printers in the group , russell , morgan and company purchased some office space from the cincinnati enquirer newspaper and began printing promotional posters for theatrical performances and circuses , as well as placards and labels . the company ' s growth soon necessitated a move to larger facilities nearby .\nit ' s worth noting that several other playing card companies employed a similar strategy , including golf playing cards and the canadian playing card company . in fact , one promotional card touting\nnational\nand\nu . s .\nplaying cards as the best could well be considered the scarcest throwing card of all : its face features a young and not - yet - successful harry houdini as a magician offering instruction in sleight of hand . ( a very small image of this card can be seen in ricky jay ' s book\ndisclaimer : this project is presented for historical and educational purposes only . it is in large part a collection of information available elsewhere on the internet . no claim is made to original artwork produced by the united states playing card company , nor its predecessors or subsidiaries , nor to any photographs thereof , which belong to their respective copyright holders .\nthis is an exact reproduction of the famous ace of spades\ndeath card\nused during the vietnam war by the united states military armed forces . my reproductions are as close to the originals as possible and by far surpasses any others offered . printed on card stock .\n1986 - uspcc acquires heraclio fournier , s . a . , the largest playing card manufacturer in europe .\nas part of us playing card co . ' s promotion of its products , the company hit upon an unusual idea : it offered free , custom - printed advertising cards to stage magicians . each card featured one of the company ' s prized back designs , plus a slogan promoting\ndid the death cards have any effect on the viet cong or nva ? doubtful . the president of the playing card company asked some of the men who used them :\nthe choice of discriminating card players for many years , the aristocrat brand ( stock number\n727\n) was created in 1912 by the russell card company , which later acquired the playing card line of the american bank note company in 1914 . russell card company itself was later merged into the uspcc in 1929 . the brand was ultimately discontinued as a consumer brand sometime in the early 1980s , although it still lives on in the casino market .\nby the late 1800s , new printing technologies and methods brought about great improvements in the quality of playing cards . the formation of the united states playing card company in 1894 , which soon acquired several other major manufacturers , created a worldwide industry leader . beginning in approximately 1900 , the company embarked on a number of aggressive marketing campaigns , registered numerous trademarks for its new designs and slogans , offered free window displays to retailers , and invested heavily in national print advertising .\nconsolidated - dougherty card co . inc . is formed , a division of uspcc . the new company is made up of the new york consolidated card co . , andrew dougherty , and the standard playing card co . catherine perry hargrave publishes\na history of playing cards\nbased primarily on the uspcc collection which she catalogued .\n1881 : russell , morgan & company prints their first deck of playing cards . 1885 : bicycle brand of playing cards is introduced by russell , morgan & company . 1885 : tally - ho brand is first printed by andrew dougherty . 1885 : aladdin # 1001 brand is introduced by national card co . 1892 : bee playing card brand is originated at new york consolidated card company . 1894 : the united states playing card company ( uspcc ) is established . 1914 : uspcc opens a canadian manufacturing operation . 1922 : uspcc establishes a radio station to broadcast lessons on how to play bridge . 1950 : the craze for the south american card game canasta boosts sales . 1969 : diamond international acquires uspcc . 1982 : jesup and lamont buys uspcc . 1984 : museum opens at norwood facility displaying company ' s collection of playing cards . 1989 : frontenac buys the uspcc 1994 : uspcc is acquired from frontenac by management and private investors . 2004 : uspcc accepts acquisition offer from jarden corporation . 2010 : bicycle brand celebrates it ' s 125th anniversary .\nrussell , morgan & co ( predecessors of the united states playing card company ) in cincinnati printed these cards from 1883 to 1885 , drawing inspiration from the majestic steamboats along the ohio river . this was the least expensive deck russell & morgan co . offered , with only two colors on the court cards to keep the printing costs to a minimum .\nint ' l playing card co . ltd . 845 intermodal drive , unit 1 brampton , ontario l6t 0c6 canada\nabove : \u201carmy & navy # 303\u201d brand playing cards published by the united states playing card co . , cincinnati , in c . 1900 . this version has a navy style joker and a plain ace of spades with the subtitle\nrussell & morgan factories\nat the bottom . these particular court card designs were the basis of those used by waddington ' s in the 1930s . images courtesy rod starling .\ntally - ho is the luxury brand of playing cards by uspcc ( the united states playing card company ) . it\u2019s the deck of choice for cardists , flourishers , players , and magicians alike . these tally - ho playing cards are in the long line of cards that started printing in 1885 . this is the latest iteration of tally - ho cards , of which there are few . this is the british monarchy tally - ho deck , and you can get it now on kickstarter .\nthe united states playing card company moves further into the computer gaming market with the zeniz social casino , a mobile social gaming platform planned for ios and android .\nour product is more than just another poker app , it ' s a virtual casino : one lobby with digital entertainment as well as many games ,\nsaid marc hill , current president of uspcc .\nwe have heard the story of the ace of spades from the president of the united states playing card company . here is the same story from the point of view of the military unit that originated the letter requesting the cards . it was written by charles w . brown ( c / 2 / 35 ) in 1966 , published in the cacti times magazine , entitled\nace high - this card was no joker .\nif you\u2019ve ever looked at a modern bicycle\u00ae ace of spades or joker playing card , you\u2019ve probably seen the number \u201c808\u201d across the card face . what does \u201c808\u201d mean ?\ndating back over a century , magicians around the world have used bicycle \u00ae playing cards in their card magic routines .\nthe outcome is that the u . s . p . c . c . is now the largest manufacturer in the united states , and has inherited many brands previously owned by smaller manufacturers .\neast hartford , conn . june , 1942 . hamilton standard propellers division of the united aircraft corporation\naviator \u00ae playing cards are a classic , well - known and trusted brand of playing cards with a long , rich history .\nperhaps the most famous calling card in modern times was used by the united states army rangers as they attacked a target deep behind the lines in afghanistan in an operation meant to show the taliban that the americans could attack when and where they wanted .\ncongress\u00ae playing cards is one of the original brands from 1881 which is still in production today and the card of choice for sophisticated bridge players . likewise , the world - renowned bicycle\u00ae playing card brand has been in continuous production since 1885 .\nwe offer kem playing cards for casinos and card rooms , as well as a range of kem playing card sets for individuals , such as kem arrow cards , kem paisley decks , kem jacquard decks , kem stargazer decks , and more .\nas most of us know , if something is \u201caccording to hoyle\u00ae , \u201d then it must be accurate and trustworthy . this all began over two hundred years ago when lawyer edmond hoyle\u2019s writings became the last word on the rules of card and board games . that legacy of authority and integrity continues to this day . that\u2019s the reason hoyle\u00ae , produced and distributed by the united states playing card company , is one of the world\u2019s premier names in playing cards . we set the standards in quality and design .\nunited states playing card has been making cards for the military for nearly a century , president white said . remember those vietnam - era images of soldiers tucking the ace of spades in their helmets ? u . s . playing card made entire decks of the aces because they were believed to inspire fear among enemy fighters . similar decks were reissued in operation desert shield , but more as a tradition than as a psy - ops weapon .\ncuriously , after years of trying to bar the use of the so - called \u0093death cards , \u0094 the united states army is now using them for educational purposes . mickey weedon of life or death playing cards , san luis obispo , ca , told me :\ncarlson , scott ,\nst . paul , minn . - based brown & bigelow sells playing - card unit to ohio company ,\nsaint paul pioneer press , january 17 , 2001 .\ncarlson , scott ,\nst . paul , minn . - based brown & bigelow sells playing - card unit to ohio company ,\nsaint paul pioneer press , january 17 , 2001 .\ndesire to quickly learn our script , sales process , workflows , and company culture with the intention of growing within our company . . . .\non special commission , the united states playing card company produced several hundred nasa decks on fireproof paper so astronauts could play cards in zero - gravity environments with something that couldn\u2019t catch fire . you gotta play something during downtime on long space missions , right ? development of fireproof paper for playing cards began in the 1960s , but the series was discontinued after the apollo 1 fire caused a re - evaluation of the high - pressure oxygen atmosphere in spacecraft cabins .\nlee asher is the editor - in - chief of card culture as well as the youngest president of the world ' s largest playing card collectors club . read more . . .\nthe president of the company at the time was joseph hinds so perhaps he is in the picture . samuel murray was in charge of the playing card manufacturing so maybe he is there as well ?\nthe company\u2019s beginnings trace back to playing cards . not the standard ones involving an ace and a king , but rather a style called hanafuda , or \u201cflower cards , \u201d which nintendo developed and became popular in gambling parlors in japan almost immediately . from 1889 until 1956 , this was the company\u2019s only notable product , and may have remained so until hiroshi yamauchi , the company\u2019s chairman ( and grandson of its founder ) , travelled to the united states to visit the headquarters of the united states playing card company , the world\u2019s largest company in that business . upon finding their offices to be rather small , yamauchi realized that the addressable market for hanafuda was , similarly , tiny , and looked to diversify nintendo\u2019s product offerings . eventually , they\u2019d get to video games \u2014 but it was a long trip to get there . ( there\u2019s an easy warp zone joke to be made here . i\u2019m going to pass . but you may want to mentally write one in . )\nuspc faced a decline in interest in card playing during the 1980s . video games were garnering the attention of children and adults were drawn to other activities . to address these trends the company sponsored canasta and euchre tournaments on college campuses . advertising in consumer magazines , such as modern maturity and readers ' digest , sought to retain the loyalty of its older card - playing customers . to compete with cheap imports the company introduced the inexpensive metro brand of playing of cards .\nthe company that would become \u201cnintendo\u201d was founded in 1889 by entrepreneur fusajiro yamauchi as \u201cnintendo koppai\u201d ( also known as the \u201cnintendo playing card co . ltd . ,\nso you can probably guess where this is going ) , and was styled as a playing card company ( see ! ) that mostly made japanese playing cards called \u201chanafuda . \u201d the so - called \u201cflower cards\u201d have been a part of japanese gameplay for centuries , and nintendo had great success in manufacturing and marketing them . ( the company still makes cards to this day . )\nmichael b . polk joined the company in july as president and ceo . he has been a member of the company\u2019s board of directors since 2009 .\ncompany trademark status update alerts are email updates of the latest trademarks ' status change on company level . click here to get the alert for free !"]}
{"id": 55804, "summary": [{"text": "nordisk mobiltelefon was a nordic operator of a digital cdma2000 450 mhz mobile telephone network in sweden , norway and denmark .", "topic": 9}, {"text": "company was initially co-founded by arnfinn r\u00f6ste .", "topic": 32}, {"text": "during 2008 , the company introduced urltoken which is the brand name that was used commercially .", "topic": 31}, {"text": "in february 2009 nordisk mobiltelefon went bankrupt , and u.s. based industrial group access industries subsequently took over the network on march 10 , 2009 , and continued to operate it under the urltoken brand .", "topic": 36}, {"text": "in sweden and denmark , the brand name net 1 was later established .", "topic": 36}, {"text": "in norway it remains ice.net .", "topic": 0}, {"text": "the network uses the network frequencies in the 450 mhz band , that was previously used for analog nmt-450 to provide a digital service that will greatly exceed the range of gsm and its geographical coverage .", "topic": 9}, {"text": "it is extensively used by the logging industry and users in remote rural areas . ", "topic": 22}], "title": "nordisk mobiltelefon ( sweden )", "paragraphs": ["in sweden and denmark , the brand name net 1 replaced the nordisk mobiltelefon name in may 2010 . in norway it remains ice .\nwireless broadband operator nordisk mobiltelefon has filed for bankruptcy in norway and sweden , after an unsuccessful financial reconstruction process which began last december in both countries . the company offers wireless broadband data and voice services based on 450mhz cdma2000 1xev - do rev a technology in norway , sweden and denmark under the urltoken banner , and also has subsidiaries in poland , ireland and iceland ( where it owns radio frequencies through a joint venture with icelandic operator siminn ) . the financial plans for the subsidiaries outside of sweden and norway are yet to be decided . us - based chipmaker qualcomm is amongst nordisk mobiltelefon\u2019s shareholders .\nnordisk mobiltelefon as ( nmt ) is a nordic region wireless service operator , currently holding licenses in the 450mhz band in norway and sweden . nmt is providing voice and data services using 1xev - do technology and is focused on professional and consumer segments in the rural regions .\nin 2005 , when jan freese announced nordisk mobiltelefon\u2019s planned 450 mhz network , he pointed out that \u201cfinancial muscle\u201d would be needed to enable a new cdma network to be built in all three nordic countries at the same time . an investment of the magnitude of sek 2 billion was required in sweden alone .\nin sweden , for instance , access was known as one of the major owners of broadband provider bredbandsbolaget .\nin february 2009 nordisk mobiltelefon went bankrupt , and u . s . based industrial group access industries subsequently took over the network on march 10 , 2009 , and continued to operate it under the ice brand . [ 3 ] [ 4 ]\nhowever , the project rapidly lost headway . it was obvious that the owners had different opinions . a rights issue was launched but was not fully taken up . qualcomm , for instance , refused to participate and was accused of treachery . in november 2008 , nordisk mobiltelefon was obliged to apply for restructuring of its operations in norway and sweden . it had debts of sek 434 million and among the largest creditors were china development bank , huawei and teracom .\nnet 1 is a nordic telecommunications company operating 4g lte mobile broadband networks in sweden and denmark since 2015 . it is owned by ice group .\nqualcomm incorporated ( nasdaq : qcom ) , a leading developer and innovator of code division multiple access ( cdma ) and other advanced wireless technologies , today announced an agreement with nordisk mobiltelefon as , a cdma2000\u00ae 1xev - do wireless service operator focusing on the rural nordic market for voice and data services , to deploy brew products and services over its cdma450 network in sweden and norway . the rollout of brew wireless applications in both countries will enable nmt subscribers to download the most up - to - the - minute , compelling mobile content available in various application categories that target both enterprise and consumer users .\nnmt is committed to providing advanced 3g technology solutions with the most up - to - date mobile applications and content available to its customers . our cdma450 network combined with the brew solution provides an excellent platform for the development and distribution of new services to our professional and consumer users ,\nsaid johan lodenius , chief of end - user devices and applications , nordisk mobiltelefon .\nit is very important for us that any local developer or enterprise can provide specialized application and content solutions in an open environment . our end - users will then have access to a large library of brew applications that have been created by developers worldwide .\nin february 2009 , the norwegian and swedish operations went into bankruptcy . there was talk in the media of a \u201csecret buyer\u201d . intel was the first guess but in march 2009 it was announced that a venture capital company called access industries had acquired urltoken in norway and sweden and was also considering a bid for urltoken in denmark . subscribers would not be affected by the transaction .\nin march 2008 , it was announced that the name of the operator was to be changed to urltoken so that it would have the same name not only in sweden and norway but also in the third country in which it had obtained a license , denmark . soon afterwards , the operator stated that it would be the first to abolish roaming charges between the countries . these charges would also be abolished in poland , ireland and iceland , where urltoken also planned to operate .\nhave feedback , corrections , or story ideas ? send them to editors @ urltoken .\nvisit our help page information on performing advanced searches , including how to restrict the results by country or company .\nfor inquiries related to this message please contact support . for sales inquiries , please visit urltoken\nif you believe this to be in error , please confirm below that you are not a robot by clicking\ni ' m not a robot\nbelow .\nplease make sure your browser supports javascript and cookies and that you are not blocking them from loading . for more information you can review the terms of service and cookie policy .\nfirst , try refreshing the page and clicking current location again . make sure you click allow or grant permissions if your browser asks for your location . if your browser doesn ' t ask you , try these steps :\nat the top of your chrome window , near the web address , click the green lock labeled secure .\nin the window that pops up , make sure location is set to ask or allow .\nyou ' re good to go ! reload this yelp page and try your search again .\nif you ' re still having trouble , check out google ' s support page . you can also search near a city , place , or address instead .\nat the top of your opera window , near the web address , you should see a gray location pin . click it .\nif you ' re still having trouble , check out opera ' s support page . you can also search near a city , place , or address instead .\nclick safari in the menu bar at the top of the screen , then preferences .\nunder website use of location services , click prompt for each website once each day or prompt for each website one time only .\nmacos may now prompt you to enable location services . if it does , follow its instructions to enable location services for safari .\nclose the privacy menu and refresh the page . try using current location search again . if it works , great ! if not , read on for more instructions .\nback in the privacy dialog , click manage website data . . . and type urltoken into the search bar .\nyou ' re good to go ! close the settings tab , reload this yelp page , and try your search again .\nif you ' re still having trouble , check out safari ' s support page . you can also search near a city , place , or address instead .\nat the top of your firefox window , to the left of the web address , you should see a green lock . click it .\nin the window that pops up , you should see blocked or blocked temporarily next to access your location . click the x next to this line .\nyou ' re good to go ! refresh this yelp page and try your search again .\nif you ' re still having trouble , check out firefox ' s support page . you can also search near a city , place , or address instead .\nclick the gear in the upper - 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based , modular delivery system that enables the distribution of content , applications and user interfaces to wireless devices across all air interfaces ; a dedicated professional services team that supports the integration of customized implementations ; and the wireless industry ' s first global marketplace to support the monetization of applications and services developed in all programming languages . the brew solution can make the wireless visions of innovative companies a reality .\nqualcomm incorporated ( urltoken ) is a leader in developing and delivering innovative digital wireless communications products and services based on cdma and other advanced technologies . headquartered in san diego , calif . , qualcomm is included in the s & p 500 index and is a 2005 fortune 500\u00ae company traded on the nasdaq stock market\u00ae under the ticker symbol qcom .\nexcept for the historical information contained herein , this news release contains forward - looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties , including the extent and speed to which cdma and the brew solution are adopted and deployed , change in economic conditions of the various markets the company serves , as well as the other risks detailed from time to time in the company ' s sec reports , including the report on form 10 - k for the year ended september 26 , 2004 , and most recent form 10 - q .\nqualcomm and brew are registered trademarks of qualcomm incorporated . cdma2000 is a registered trademark of the telecommunications industry association ( tia usa ) . all other trademarks are the property of their respective owners .\nreferences to\nqualcomm\n; may mean qualcomm incorporated , or subsidiaries or business units within the qualcomm corporate structure , as applicable . materials that are as of a specific date , including but not limited to press releases , presentations , blog posts and webcasts , may have been superseded by subsequent events or disclosures . qualcomm incorporated includes qualcomm ' s licensing business , qtl , and the vast majority of its patent portfolio . qualcomm technologies , inc . , a wholly - owned subsidiary of qualcomm incorporated , operates , along with its subsidiaries , substantially all of qualcomm ' s engineering , research and development functions , and substantially all of its products and services businesses . qualcomm products referenced on this page are products of qualcomm technologies , inc . and / or its subsidiaries .\nby the time the new nmt services were launched in february 2007 , the ownership group had expanded . the founder arnfinn r\u00f6ste was still involved , but now the largest holdings were owned by the norwegian group orkla , siminn ( iceland telecom ) \u2013 and qualcomm . despite these new capital - intensive owners , however , things still moved slowly .\nin 2015 , all three networks were upgraded from cdma to 4g lte using the same 450 mhz frequencies ( lte band 31 ) . the norwegian subsidiary also holds other frequency licenses . the new lte networks maintain the same extensive geographic coverage as the former nmt - 450 and cdma2000 networks , while greatly increasing speeds overall .\npts fr\u00e5gor och svar f\u00f6r nmt - konsumenter\n. pts , june 17 , 2007\nthis page is based on a wikipedia article written by authors ( here ) . text is available under the cc by - sa 3 . 0 license ; additional terms may apply . images , videos and audio are available under their respective licenses .\npopular : trivia , history , america , television , tv , usa , world , geography , . . . more\ntelia company q1 2017 revenues down 5 . 6 % year - on - year\nstockholm court rules in favour of tele2 in adsl case ; telia to pay usd28 . 7m plus interest\nteliasonera inks iot deal with zte ; tests unknown 4 . 5g business cases with huawei ; pushes ahead with nfv for 5g support\nteliasonera\u2019s q1 service revenues decline 1 . 1 % ; total sales rise 8 . 8 %\nteliasonera\u2019s q1 sales , bottom line drop 2 . 5 % , 4 . 0 %\ncom hem\u2019s revenues slide 2 . 8 % , 2 . 5 % in q4 , fy113\ntele2\u2019s annual revenues slide 2 . 9 % ; strikes fibre deal for 4g backhaul with eurofiber\nfinland cuts stake in teliasonera to 11 . 7 % ; bond sale could reduce holding to 9 . 5 %\none 3 . 5ghz county licence sold out of 13 offered ; 2 . 3ghz auction next autumn\ntele2 reaches 87 % population with 14 . 4mbps 3 . 5g ; adds wi - fi connectivity\nteliasonera\u2019s 1q net profit up 1 % , revenues climb 11 . 5 % to usd3 . 25bn\nteliasonera q1 profits up 8 . 9 % , eurasia sales up 31 . 6 %\ntelia continues to expand hsdpa coverage , offers \u2018free\u2019 3 . 5g internet for a year\n3gvision , a specialist in barcode - scanning technology for mobile phones , has announced today that its i - nigma code reading solution has been selected by pannon ( owned by leading norwegian network operator telenor ) and t - mobile to power their \u2018mobilkod ' mobile code trial project , in collaboration with hungary ' s leading publisher , sanoma budapest .\n3gvision ' s 2d barcode reader enables a fast and simple mobile internet experience by scanning data matrix and qr barcodes with a mobile phone camera , to hyper - link to the mobile internet and eliminating the need to enter long url ' s using the keyboard . in doing so , media and marketing companies have an accurate and reliable permission - based mobile channel open to them , while consumers have an easy way of using their mobile phone ' s camera to engage in campaigns and media on the mobile web that they are interested in .\nmedia company sanoma budapest is the first hungarian publisher to take advantage of the \u2018mobilkod ' offering by launching a promotional campaign in magazines such as fhm , and on web sites including startlap , storyonline and vezess , prompting readers to scan advertisements to enter a competition to win a vacation , camera , mobile phone or notebook . the campaign runs for eight - weeks until march 31st , 2009 .\nmartin copus , president of 3gvision , commented :\nbeing selected by hungary ' s leading mobile operators and publisher is an important milestone for our company . pannon , t - mobile and sanoma share our vision that the mobile internet is about to become an integral part of marketing campaigns everywhere . this is a great way for publishers to add mobile connectivity to their editorial and advertising content , while mobile operators are able to drive revenues and increase mobile functionality for consumers . end users love it .\nnec iberica today announced that it has established a vas ( value added service ) technical centre in spain to reinforce fixed and mobile vas in the region . the centre will offer telecom operators a platform for their consumers to access a range of vas to mobile applications , including mobile internet , messaging , video streaming and navigation .\nthe vas technical centre , as the central hub of europe , is to have links with japan , allowing new ngn / sdp based value added services developed in japan , to reach the european market . these links with the european hub will ensure customers in the region benefit from nec ' s r & d . most importantly it will allow a solid understanding of european culture , its vas requirements , what the end user wants and its business environment and trends which may be different from japan . the key outcome of this will be to bring business synergy to europe , says nec .\nmr . jaime serrano , general manager of nec ib\u00e9rica says :\nnec has a deep understanding and a track record of outstanding performance in project execution in this area . we have been delivering a range of vas to mobile applications via our platforms to more than 50 million users worldwide . nec ' s vas technical centre in europe will bring even more business benefits to our customers by providing revenue generating vas and capex / opex reduction .\nserrano continues :\nnec is committed to providing first rate fixed and mobile converged service provisioning in europe . through this technical centre nec is able to prove its important and innovative role in developing new services around fixed and mobile broadband .\nsynchronica , a developer of mobile email and synchronization solutions , today announced new functionality within mobile gateway 4 . 0 that pushes social networking and news updates to any mass market mobile phone .\na wide range of popular social networking sites , such as twitter , flickr , picasa , linkedin and plaxo are supported in addition to thousands of other leading news , financial , and sporting feeds .\nupdates are automatically pushed to the user ' s mobile phone whenever new content is made available . the integration is based on mobile gateway ' s standard jcr - compliant plugin architecture which connects to any site that supports rss feeds .\nglobal registrations amongst all social networking sites are expected to grow exponentially until 2012 . in 2008 alone , twitter recorded between 5000 and 10 , 000 new user registrations each day . the emerging popularity of social networking services present new revenue streams for network operators who license the synchronica mobile gateway 4 . 0 push email and synchronization platform .\nmobile gateway 4 . 0 enables network operators to enhance their data and mobile advertising revenues by providing subscribers with a simple method of receiving preferred social network and newsfeed updates whilst on the move . updates are either pushed as emails into a separate mailbox on any phone supporting the oma emn ( push imap ) industry standard or delivered as an sms , mms , or wap push .\nthe use of social networking services within emerging markets is exploding . comscore reports that the greatest year - on - year growth of social networking subscriptions comes from the middle east & africa ( 66 % ) and latin america ( 33 % ) . synchronica believes that in emerging markets where consumers are often reliant on internet cafes , the mobile phone is becoming the primary tool for accessing digital content .\ncarsten brinkschulte , ceo of synchronica , comments :\nconsumers , even in emerging markets , are increasingly looking to connect to social networking sites from their phones . this is confirmed by recent research from informa which reports that 55 to 60 million people globally already use their mobile phone for social networking . synchronica mobile gateway 4 . 0 takes this a step further by pushing updates from popular social networking services in addition to thousands of news feeds to any basic mass market phone . we are connecting two mass market trends - email and social networking - and making them available anytime , anywhere , and on any handset .\nimimobile , specialist provider of technology platforms and value added services to mobile operators and media companies , has announced today that it has taken control of the music2you ( m2y ) service previously provided by nokia siemens networks .\nunder the m2y brand , nokia siemens networks provided full - track music download and subscription services to leading telecom operators and media companies across the world including vodafone in india , aol in germany and akado in russia . as part of the transaction , imimobile will migrate those services onto its cutting edge davinci service delivery platform to improve operational efficiencies and enable the delivery of innovative value added services .\ncommenting on the transaction , vishwanath alluri , founder and ceo of imimobile said\nthe m2y service provides us an opportunity to expand our global footprint by leveraging our carrier - grade technology platforms and content management system to bring innovative services to market . seamlessly extending the davinci sdp to power full - track music services validates the robustness and flexibility of our technology platform - a unified system built on advanced architecture to centrally manage multiple content types from multiple content providers and deliver services across multiple delivery channels .\npatrik sallner , global head of hosting services , nokia siemens networks adds :\nhosting is a growing segment of the telecom market and we at nokia siemens networks see increasing growth of services - led business models in the telecom industry . hosting is driving the software as a service business model - a trend that is picking up momentum in both it and telecom industries - and it is a business model that allows cost effective transformation of mature messaging and vas environments . we decided to exit the music2you business and to focus our hosting business on hosting mvno solutions and messaging to serve the needs of the diverse customer base in the transforming industry . we therefore wanted to find the right company to take control of the m2y service for our customers , to ensure continuity and innovate new functionality . imimobile was chosen based on the robustness and flexibility of its davinci service delivery platformtm .\nthe davinci service delivery platform powers a wide range of value added services for over 40 operators worldwide . imimobile stands out as a provider of extensible technology platforms and innovative solutions in a market cluttered with vendors offering point products & standalone applications . the strength of the technology platform coupled with the high degree of automation in managing the entire content lifecycle starting from content ingestion to reporting and settlement ideally position imimobile to offer cost effective turnkey solutions to operators around the world .\nvishwanath alluri concludes\nwe expect to fully capitalise on the synergies between m2y and dx3 technologies - the london headquartered provider of digital content distribution services , which we acquired at the end of 2008 . the combination of these two businesses coupled with imimobile ' s product portfolio allows us to offer truly end - to - end solutions on a managed services model to customers globally . we look forward to delivering added value to m2y ' s customers now that they are part of the imimobile family . the inherent efficiency of the davinci service delivery platformtm enables us to optimise our customers ' margin opportunities - particularly important in the current economic climate .\naircom international , the independent network planning and optimisation consultancy , today announced a contract with croatian mobile operator vipnet , to supply its optima performance management solutions across both the core and radio access networks .\nthe deal will act to standardise the operational support system ( oss ) tools across the entire vipnet network , with optima having been deployed in the core network for more than a year . vipnet will now deploy optima in the radio access network , delivering a unified product management ( pm ) solution to both departments and increasing operational efficiencies across the country .\nit ' s clear that aircom is in the perfect position to align with our strategy and provide the network support needed to help roll out of our gsm and umts radio access network and further maintain and develop high quality standards for voice and data . advanced performance management is key factor for high level of engineering required for continuation of hspa + implementation\nsaid tomislav makar , director of mag access networks and vipnet access network development director .\nwith its global footprint and solid track record of delivering performance measurement solutions to operators around the world , it quickly became apparent that we could trust aircom to help significantly reduce our opex , which was a key factor in the decision making process .\noptima is part of aircom ' s enterprise suite of products . while enabling vipnet engineers to generate specific kpi queries from a single platform , optima will also generate consistent network performance data across the entire mobilkom austria group , meaning networks can be monitored consistently from multiple offices , departments and geographies .\ncroatia is one of the most exciting markets in the world , and to sign with the operator widely known for the best market entrance in europe is further evidence of our leadership in the world ' s emerging markets ,\nsays margaret rice - jones , ceo at aircom international .\nwe continue to beat off competition from major vendors in emerging countries thanks to our close understanding of market requirements and ability to scale quickly as new services are rolled out . we look forward to working with vipnet and ensuring its network runs at optimal performance for years to come .\nthe optima solution will be fully installed across vipnet ' s multi - vendor network by end of april 2009 . aircom will also provide system training to vipnet engineers upon completion .\nsonus networks , a market leader in ip communications infrastructure , today announced that its solutions for wireless carriers have been certified as part of pathfinder , the gsma - managed service operated by neustar . the pathfinder initiative is dedicated to the simple delivery of ip - based services to fixed and mobile networks , reducing the cost and complexity of providing innovative new services .\npathfinder is based on carrier enum technology , facilitating an interoperable , industry - wide solution which enables the routing of global ip service interconnect traffic . the service acts as a central directory where operators share ip and fixed - line addresses to allow swift and cost - effective routing of packet voice , instant messaging ( im ) , multimedia services , email and video . by assisting the linking of an ip address to a phone number for mobile devices , fixed - line phones and ip devices , the delivery of ip - based services is made easier .\nas a pathfinder industry partner , sonus networks is pleased to be part of an important initiative which seeks to promote the introduction of new services and revenue streams ,\nsaid shailin sehgal , vice president of marketing and product management at sonus networks .\nsonus is committed to building interoperable solutions to help carriers migrate seamlessly from legacy systems to their next generation network . protecting return on previous investments while positioning for future subscriber growth and new services is more important than ever for carriers in the current economic climate .\nsonus networks is an important addition to the community of next generation network providers ,\nadded steve edwards , senior vice president of converged addressing at neustar .\nas the pathfinder service moves into production , it is key to carriers planning their networks that leading industry players such as sonus are certified interoperable with pathfinder .\nlack of standard metrics will stunt the growth of the fledgling mobile advertising business as advertising budgets are cut and brands opt to deploy their spend on traditional media with a clear return on investment rationale . however , the long - term prospects remain strong , according to jim newton , global market development director at acision .\ni ' m bullish about mobile advertising ,\nhe says .\nmetrics are really important and advertisers will hold or cut budget where there are no metrics - which is pretty much everywhere - because of that mobile will be a victim in the next 12 months as operators play safe .\nafter the announcement by the uk ' s operators that they are to establish standardised metrics for mobile advertising , the barriers to its wider adoption are only just starting to be removed and only in a small number of countries . nevertheless , there ' s plenty to be getting on with right now , reckons henry stevens , director of media and entertainment at the gsma .\nit is doubly the right time to [ invest in mobile advertising ] . if you assume advertising is a cyclical business and it is unpleasant now , you can also assume there will be a recovery . now the opportunity is to position mobile advertising as the driver of that recovery . if operators don ' t make the right investments now , mobile won ' t be ready to take advantage of that .\nmeanwhile , there are practical mobile advertising activities that can and are being undertaken .\nin some instances we ' re guilty of trying to get too scientific about targeting ,\nadds newton .\nin many countries there is just data about the user ' s handset type available and you don ' t necessarily need deep data to be effective . it isn ' t necessary to jump in with everything and simple , tight propositions work best . practical steps that deliver roi are the way forward and if advertising dollars start to come that will give operators momentum .\ninevitably , the focus has to be on attracting advertisers but stevens thinks this emphasis will shift as operators increase their understanding of what works , what is non - intrusive and how advertising can be valued .\nthe focus now is on the value proposition to advertisers , that ' s right for now but ultimately the consumer proposition is what will determine if mobile advertising will work .\nturks love mobile data services - at least until it ' s time to pay for them - is the message being sent out by turkcell ' s chief business development officer , cenk serdar . serdar reckons the turkish market is a zero - to - one game and says that for most services , with the notable exception of football goal video clips , if you charge one dollar , you ' ll attract zero customers . he speaks from experience having attracted 1 . 1million users to the carrier ' s windows live messenger mobile offering in fewer than three months , that ' s almost one third of turkcell ' s subscriber base . however , monetising the service proved impossible and subscriber numbers shrank to just 25 , 000 overnight when a us $ 3 per month charge was introduced .\nit ' s very hard to get wallet share from customers ,\nadmits serdar .\nturkey ' s a large country but the gdp isn ' t high so users are very open to free offers and incentives .\nturkcell has had to box clever but many of the announcements made by the vendor community regarding mobile services in the last five years are coming to fruition in turkey . from live , location - based traffic info to mobile signatures , turkcell boasts millions of users and , although their hands remain firmly in their pockets when it comes to signing up for subscriptions , the carrier has found ways to monetise many of its services . it ' s tone and win ringback tone service , for example , gives users the opportunity to win prizes by allowing advertising to run as their ringback tone and big brands have brought into the concept .\nthe advertising model has created the means for mobile operators to make money ,\nadds serdar .\ni think services like tone and win are going to fly . we currently have 250 , 000 subscribers and it ' s at that level because we want to limit it to 250 , 000 while we make sure we ' ve got it right and the offering isn ' t over - intrusive . we don ' t want it to die before it flies so we ' re being careful but by the end of this year , we ' ll have one or two million users depending on how widely we make it available .\nserdar is excited by using advertising as a means to monetise and thinks turkey represents and excellent early adopter market , in part as a consequence of its low adsl penetration of 33 % and low gdp .\nwe have 20 different advertising - funded products already ,\nhe says .\nthat ' s probably the largest portfolio in the world after ntt docomo .\nalcatel - lucent has launched its ng connect programme , a multi - industry initiative aimed at bringing the benefits of seamless broadband to cars , phones , computers and gaming systems . the program , whose initial members include hp , samsung , buzznet , qnx and others , aims to set up a range of infrastructure , devices , content and applications for fixed and mobile broadband networks including 4g , lte , gpon and other ultra high bandwidth technologies .\ntom krause , chief marketing officer at alcatel - lucent thinks the approach will accelerate the development of services to be run over these networks .\nas we move into the next phase of the evolution of broadband networks with the advent of ultra high bandwidth systems , it is critical that a broad spectrum of companies - including those from industries that are not normally associated - come together in a strong ecosystem that can effectively innovate , remove business and technical barriers and define new business models ,\nhe said .\nthe ng connect programme is an important step in our strategy to create an open ecosystem so that the trusted capabilities of service providers can be combined with the innovation of the web to bring whole new classes of services to market .\nthe programme has three immediate goals which are to accelerate deployment of new services through pre - integration , identify and prmote new revenue streams and to broaden the wireless broadband device landscape to include consumer electronics , industrial equipment and automotive connectivity .\na lot of the activity will centre around machine to machine communications and one example of the possible applications resulting from the programme is in the automotive sector . dan dodge , ceo of qnx software systems , explains how ng will work .\nqnx is excited about what lte can bring to the next - generation connected vehicle . a reliable high - speed connection transforms the user experience : no more hard drive in the car , no more out - of - date navigation and mapping system , and no more visits to the dealer to update your software ,\nhe says .\nthe car becomes an internet terminal , an edge device , providing users with real - time access to the latest applications , data , and content . lte complements our own vision of enabling cars that dynamically connect to the internet cloud , to consumer devices , and to one another .\nsybase 365 , a subsidiary of sybase , inc , the specialist in mobile messaging services , today announced the release of sms locator service at mobile world congress .\nsms locator service is the world ' s premiere intelligent sms geo - 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{"id": 55805, "summary": [{"text": "the space test program ( stp ) is the primary provider of spaceflight for the united states department of defense ( dod ) space science and technology community .", "topic": 3}, {"text": "stp is conducted by the advanced systems and development directorate , a directorate of the space and missile systems center of the united states air force .", "topic": 33}, {"text": "stp provides spaceflight via the international space station , piggybacks , secondary payloads and dedicated launch services . ", "topic": 29}], "title": "space test program", "paragraphs": ["space activities regulations 2001 - reg 2 . 12 flight test plan for conducting test flights\nthe space test program is a defense department effort to field and evaluate space capabilities quickly , providing faster response for changing military needs .\ntemperature - - - temperature ranges for storage of test components and controls and for test performance are defined by the manufacturer to maintain test integrity . extreme temperatures can degrade reagents and test components , impact reaction times , cause premature expiration of test kits , and affect the test results .\nstpsat 6 is a planned experimental spacecraft for the department of defense ' s space test program ( stp ) .\nspace test program - houston 4 - firestation ( stp - h4 - firestation ) - 12 . 13 . 17\nthe programme conducts space test missions to accelerate the dod\u2019s space technology transformation and reduce development risk .\ntest kits or instruments , supplies not provided with the test , control and calibration materials , inventory requirements for anticipated test volume ( including seasonal testing ) , and the shelf life of test components and supplies .\nunder the terms of the contract , snc\u2019s space systems will develop and build stpsat - 5 satellite for the dod\u2019s space test program ( stp ) .\nlighting - - - inadequate lighting can negatively affect specimen collection , test performance , and interpretation of test results .\njuly 8 , 2011 , marked the final launch of the space shuttle program .\nout - of - control recovery test program . in total , hadfield has flown over 70 different types of aircraft .\nthe canadian space agency ( csa ) does not recommend any particular program of study .\nstpsat - 6 will also include eight secondary payloads from the space test program office , national nuclear security administration , nasa , and other dod agencies .\nfigure 3 : external interfaces with the stp - siv spacecraft are rigorously defined ( image credit : batc , dod space test program , ref . 7 )\nthe flight test plan may be included as part of the applicant ' s program management plan or may be a separate document .\npresidential youth fitness program . the presidential youth fitness program , launched in september 2012 , is a comprehensive program that provides training and resources to schools for assessing , tracking , and recognizing youth fitness . the program promotes ( more . . . )\nspace activities regulations 2001 - reg 2 . 11 program management plan for launch facility and launch vehicles\nthe flight test plan may be included as part of the proposed transferee ' s program management plan or may be a separate document .\nthe process of testing and adjusting an instrument or test system to provide a known relationship between the value of the substance being measured by the test and the test system\u00eds measurement response . a calibration check is a mechanism to be sure the test system has remained stable and the results remain accurate\ncost considerations . a fiscal assessment of testing is part of a good management program . before offering a new test , consider the level of reimbursement and factors that contribute to total test cost . these factors include :\nthe hubble space telescope is launched into space aboard space shuttle discovery , april 24 , 1990 . enlarge image\n( 3 ) the test record must show the date and time of the test , the initials of the tester and the levels or condition found .\na worker may enter the confined space only if the atmosphere of the confined space has been tested immediately before entry and the test results confirm that the confined space contains clean respirable air .\ninternal , procedural , or built - in controls - - - evaluate whether certain aspects of the test system are working properly . they are designed to verify that the test system is working as expected , that sufficient specimen was added and , for unitized test devices , whether it migrated through the test strip properly . certain test systems might have electronic internal controls to monitor electronic functions .\nin conducting exercises to test the plan and reporting in relation to those exercises .\nnov . 19 , 1999 : china successfully test launches the unmanned shenzhou 1 .\nengineering test satellite viii\nkiku no . 8\n( ets - viii )\nseveral astronauts and cosmonauts\u2014including first man in space yuri gagarin\u2014have died during training flights in jets or ground training accidents or routine travel for their space program .\noctober 7 , 2014 congratulations cltp5 graduates ! the seven participants completed the training program . the program was funded by sakura rubber company , ltd .\npretest information - - - discuss factors , test limitations , or medical indications that can affect test results with the patient , as appropriate , and provide pertinent information such as pamphlets supplied by the test manufacturer , when specified in the product insert .\nthe space test program has a rich history of providing support to continue our nation\u2019s leadership in delivering enhanced space capability to protect our military men and women , which is in perfect alignment with our goals at sierra nevada corporation .\nthe primary payload for the stp - s26 mission is the stpsat - 2 spacecraft , built for the air force by ball aerospace & technologies corp . of boulder , colo . stpsat - 2 uses the first production version of the space test program - standard interface vehicle , a 110 - kilogram satellite platform designed to host the majority of the experiments considered for launch by the space test program , said ken reese , the air force\u2019s stpsat - 2 program manager .\nthe satellite will also host seven department of defense space experiment review board ( serb ) payloads from the space test program office . among them is an experimental nnsa payload called senser . the senser payload will test critical technologies in the space environment before production and integration into the next generation of systems to reduce the development risk for future nuclear explosion detection sensors .\nnov . 15 , 1988 : the soviet union launches its buran space shuttle on its only flight , an unpiloted test .\nspace activities regulations 2001 - reg 9 . 04 fees for applications for space licences\nbased on the success of these cansat activities , the cansat leader training program was established in 2010 to foster the development of space engineering program leaders through the cansat development process . more about cltp\nfor more information about space industry sectors , please refer to the space report : the authoritative guide to global space activity .\nthe dulles , virginia - based company will provide \u201cintegration and early on - orbit support\u201d for the pentagon\u2019s space test program satellite - 6 ( stpsat - 6 ) , according to a pentagon press release .\ndocument 30 : h . d . wagoner , national security agency , space surveillance sigint program , 1980 . secret .\nimesa - r is the reflight mission of the space test program - integrated miniaturized electrostatic analyzer \u2013 a space weather system comprising four low - cost instruments to measure plasma densities and energies to improve forecast models for the ionosphere and spacecraft charging effects .\ndocument 45 : directorate of intelligence , central intelligence agency , soviet reusable space systems program : implications for space operations in the 1990s , september 1988 . secret .\nthis framework was selected because it is useful for identifying barriers and facilitators of program quality , thereby suggesting targets for program - enhancing interventions . as depicted in\npreparations before performing patient testing are a critical element in producing quality results . paying attention to test orders , properly identifying and preparing the patient , collecting a good quality specimen , and setting up the test system and testing area all contribute to reliable test results .\nthe space foundation embraces the entire global space community . we are a leader in space awareness activities , industry services , research and analysis for the global space industry and educational programs that bring space into the classroom . we are one of the few space - related organizations that address the totality of the space community . the space foundation annually conducts the premier space industry event , the space symposium , and other focused events .\nwhen the test is complete , interpret the results according to instructions in the product insert ( including the quick reference guide ) . test results are of the following two types :\ndocument 15 : central intelligence agency , the soviet man in space program , march 1 , 1968 . classification not available .\n9 . 2 initial determination 9 . 3 prohibited entry 9 . 4 control of hazards 9 . 5 confined space entry program\npresidential youth fitness program : promoting health and activity for america ' s youth .\nthe new physical education : a program of naturalized activities for education toward citizenship .\nnovember 19 , 2013 - the 2nd annoucement of the 5th cansat leader training program is released . - the background assessment test is now available . - faq was updated !\nhighlight key steps in the procedure ( e . g . , test incubation time ) ;\nthe cansat leader training program ( cltp ) is a training course that was established for participants to experience the entire cycle of cansat development from the design to launch of model rockets . through the program , you will learn the space technology and teaching methods utilized in space engineering . [ program description ] | [ how to apply ]\nthe space foundation created introduction to space activities , a broad educational and informative tool for individuals interested in learning more about space activities . this introduction includes basic information about the mechanics of space activities and the space industry .\nnasa\u2019s space test program is dedicated to fly small payloads loaded with different technical and other demonstrations to space for assessments in the space environment . a number of stp payloads have already been flown in the past including department of defense , university and nasa experiments . the stp - h4 payload will include eight experiments .\ndocument 44 : director of intelligence , central intelligence agency , soviet scientific space program : gaining prestige , january 1988 . secret .\ntwo years later , cia analysts returned to a subject that had concerned them in the early years of the soviet space program \u2014 although with more urgency . a january 1988 paper ( document 44 ) , soviet scientific space program : gaining prestige , examined four projected soviet scientific space missions \u2014 astronomy , lunar and planetary , solar - terrestrial physics , and biomedical \u2014 and their role in gaining international prestige for the soviet space program .\nspace activities regulations 2001 - reg 2 . 04b standard space licence conditions \u0097 all licence holders\ntwo catastrophic space shuttle accidents killed 14 people , by far the deadliest of space accidents .\ndocument 2 : office of scientific intelligence , central intelligence agency , the soviet space research program , monograph iv : space vehicles , february 26 , 1960 . classification not available .\nthe employer must assign overall responsibility for administration of the confined space entry program to a person or persons adequately trained to do so .\n( 4 ) test results , other than continuous monitoring results , must be posted without delay at all points of entry to the confined space .\nevaluating the benefits of a particular test . evaluate the test system , its intended use , performance characteristics , and the population to be tested when assessing whether to introduce waived testing or a new waived test . information for this evaluation can be obtained from the test manufacturer ' s product insert ( table 7 ) or by speaking with the manufacturer ' s technical representatives . specific considerations include :\nthe space test program \u2013 houston 5 payload belongs to a nasa / dod program dedicated to flying small payloads loaded with different technical demonstrations & observation payloads to space to further the development , evaluation and advancement of new technologies for the future of spaceflight . a number of stp payloads have already been flown in the past including department of defense , university and nasa experiments .\napril 25 , 1990 : the space shuttle discovery releases the hubble space telescope into earth orbit .\nfeb . 3 , 1995 : the space shuttle discovery launches anddocks with the mir space station .\ndocument 5 : director of central intelligence , national intelligence estimate , the soviet space program , december 5 , 1962 . classification not available .\nperformance characteristics - - - assess the information on performance provided by the test manufacturer or published data . review data that includes the test ' s accuracy , precision , sensitivity , specificity , and interferences .\nabide by expiration dates and discard expired reagents and test kits as soon as the expiration date elapses .\n\u201cin some cases , more time in physical education leads to improved grades and standardized test scores . \u201d\noctober 10 , 2013 the first annoucement of the 5th cansat leader training program is released .\ndesignating an appropriately trained person , who understands the responsibilities and impact of changing from one test system to another , to discuss new products with sales representatives . uninformed personnel might mistakenly use a promotional test kit , provided by a distributor or manufacturer ' s representative , for patient testing without realizing the consequences of test substitution .\na self - contained test device to which a specimen is added directly and in which all steps of the testing process occur . a unitized device is used for a single test and must be discarded after testing .\nwhile virgin has not committed to a flight date now for its first astronauts \u2014 the company had projected 2015 before the crash \u2014 virgin has expressed commitment to continuing its test program , despite the tragedy .\nupon successful completion of the basic training program , candidates are officially given the title of astronaut .\nif a discrepancy is identified between the patient ' s test results and the clinical information or if the results are invalid or otherwise compromised , testing should be repeated . results should not be reported until the problem is resolved . follow the steps in the product insert to resolve problems with test results . unitized test system instructions usually suggest repeating the test with a new device and referring to qc or trouble - shooting procedures . if repeat testing does not resolve the problem , contact the manufacturer or product technical representative . quantitative results can be obtained that are beyond the measuring range of the instrument or test device . each site should have documentation of quantitative test measuring ranges and a procedure for handling test results that are beyond the reportable ranges , either low or high .\nspace test program - houston 4 - firestation ( stp - h4 - firestation ) is critical to understand the discharge mechanism that allows lightning to occur . runaway relativistic electron avalanche models that are thought to generate gamma ray flashes observed from space may be intimately linked to the mechanisms that cause lightning in the first place .\nfollow the instructions in the most current manufacturer ' s product insert , without modification , when performing the test . changes to the timing of the test or physical alteration of the test components ( e . g . , cutting test cards or strips to increase the number of specimens tested per kit ) are examples of modifications . if modified , tests are no longer waived tests and become subject to the more stringent clia requirements for nonwaived testing .\nspace activities regulations 2001 - reg 2 . 05 applications for grant of space licences ( act s 23 )\nspace activities regulations 2001 - reg 2 . 07 applications for transfer of space licences ( act s 23 )\nspace activities regulations 2001 - reg 5 . 01 other criteria for authorising returns of overseas - launched space objects\njune 18 , 1983 : sally ride aboard the space shuttle challenger becomes the first american woman in space .\nwhile the soviet space nies generally discussed above covered the whole range of soviet space programs , other intelligence community or dod products focused specifically on military space programs .\nthe space based space surveillance ( sbss ) system\u2019s first \u2018pathfinder\u2019 satellite provides one of the few space - based sensors in the u . s . air force space surveillance network ( ssn ) with the ability to detect debris , spacecraft or other distant space objects without interference from weather , atmosphere or time of day . others include air force technical training renewal ( attr ) and geosynchronous space situational awareness program ( gssap ) .\ndocument 10 : office of scientific intelligence , central intelligence agency , new space facilities at the tyuratam missile test center , october 14 , 1964 . top secret codeword .\nthe dsac demonstration unit and payload are to be hosted on a spacecraft provided by surrey satellite technologies u . s . of englewood , colorado , and lofted spaceward as part of the u . s . air force ' s space test program ( stp ) - 2 mission aboard a space x falcon 9 heavy booster .\nthere were several unsuccessful initiatives during the clinton administration to develop a replacement for the space shuttle as a way of carrying humans and cargo into space . most notable was the x - 33 single - stage - to - orbit program , which pushed the limits of technological readiness and ultimately was canceled without a test flight .\ndocument 11 : director of central intelligence , national intelligence estimate 11 - 1 - 65 , the soviet space program , january 27 , 1965 , secret .\ndocument 18 : director of central intelligence national intelligence estimate 11 - 1 - 71 , the soviet space program , july 1 , 1971 . top secret .\neach training program should be under the direction of a project director who is responsible for the program . the project director ' s role is to provide leadership and to ensure the usefulness of appropriate worker health and safety training programs . s / he should enact a plan for quality assurance and program evaluation .\nconsider the adequacy and appropriateness of the facilities and resources for supporting the training program . these include :\nthe challenge for both sides was determining where to go next . while the americans eventually pursued the development of the space shuttle , the soviets embarked on a program to place crews in space for extended periods of time by building the salyut series of orbital space stations .\nhumidity - - - unusually high , low , or extreme fluctuations in humidity can cause deterioration of reagents and test components , affect the rate of chemical reactions and specimen interaction , or make test endpoints blurred and difficult to read .\nthis research paper examines four projected future soviet scientific space missions \u2014 astronomy , lunar and planetary , solar - terrestrial physics , and biomedical \u2014 and their role in gaining international prestige for the soviet scientific space program .\nphysically active play allows children to test and develop all types of motor skills . it promotes significant health and wellbeing benefits . centres that were found to have a high - quality , play - based learning program incorporated :\nthe product insert should explain when supplemental testing is needed to confirm a waived test result or when the test is to be used as part of a multitest algorithm . a confirmatory test could be a different waived test ( performed at the testing site or another cw site ) or a nonwaived test performed by a clia - certified referral laboratory ( 37 ) ( table 11 ) . when nonwaived confirmatory testing is needed , the patient can be sent to another facility for specimen collection and testing , or the specimen can be collected at the cw site and sent to a referral laboratory .\nthis nie supersedes the 1962 estimate on the soviet space program , and reflects both increased u . s . intelligence capabilities and additional soviet space activities . the body of the estimate concerns the soviet space record ( including lunar and planetary probes , manned space flight , and strategic reconnaissance ) , factors affecting future prospects , and the outlook for the program . its annexes include summaries of soviet space launchings through 1964 , the principal types of vehicles and techniques employed in soviet space projects , and an assortment of additional topics ( in annex c ) .\ngovernment programs include the agencia espacial brasileira ( aeb ) and the alc\u00e2ntara space centre . brazil\u2019s strategy for space is outlined in its 2005 national program of space activities ( pnae ) 9 - year plan . brazil\u2019s stated aim is to develop and use space technology to address its national needs , while contributing to the improvement of its citizens\u2019 quality of life . brazil also actively participates in international space programs . beginning in 1988 , brazil and china established an ongoing space relationship centered on the joint china - brazil earth resources satellite ( cbers ) program .\ndocument 16a : director of central intelligence , national intelligence estimate 11 - 1 - 69 , the soviet space program , june 19 , 1969 . top secret .\ndocument 38b : director of central intelligence , national intelligence estimate 11 - 1 - 83 , the soviet space program , july 19 , 1983 . top secret .\nfeb . 11 , 1970 : japan ' s lambda 4 rocket launches a japanese test satellite , ohsumi into orbit .\nnavy at strike test directorate at the patuxent river naval air station . his accomplishments from 1989 to 1992 included testing the\nthe trainer evaluates test performance , provides feedback and additional instruction , and follow - up evaluations to ensure effective training .\ninstructions for ordering additional tests , contact information for the referral laboratory used , and examples of completed test request forms .\na program management plan that is in accordance with regulation 3 . 08 and approved by the minister ; and\nthis report is an assessment of the soviet earth resources satellite program . it examines the manned and unmanned photographic programs , the unmanned multispectral scanner program , the ocean remote sensing program , and issues of international data sharing . included is a comparison of the capability and applications of the soviet and u . s . programs .\ndocument 14a : director of central intelligence , national intelligence estimate 11 - 1 - 67 , the soviet space program , march 2 , 1967 . top secret codeword .\nchina did a successful anti - satellite test on one of its own machines in 2007 , drawing the concern of international space authorities as a debris cloud of hundreds of pieces spread into orbit . five years later , the international space station had to take evasive maneuvers to put enough of a safe distance between it and one of the pieces from that test .\nquality control and evaluation . the project director should develop and maintain a written quality control and evaluation plan . at least annually , the project director should conduct or have someone else conduct a written program quality control audit based upon that plan . program modifications to address identified deficiencies , relevant new standards or regulations , or new training methods should be documented , approved and implemented . the audit and program modification documents should be maintained by the training provider . program quality control audits should follow the guidance in section five : training program quality control .\n- in addition to sorce lasting well beyond its expected lifetime , the tcte team is benefitting from another advantage . the tim instrument for the tcte project was one of several instruments launched aboard the u . s . air force space test program satellite - 3 ( ors - 3 ) .\nthe china national space administration ( cnsa ) is the national agency for china to co - ordinate its space activities . in contrast to most other space agencies worldwide , the organization is not involved with the international space station and , in fact , has a small space station of its own .\nthis document categorizes the elements into six sections : staffing ; training facilities and the learning environment ; training course materials and content ; training and overall program evaluation ; training program quality control ; and specific populations to consider .\ntest procedures or work instructions ( e . g . , written procedures specific to the cw site and current product inserts )\nthe pentagon said it was aware of reports predicting another test , but declined comment on what it called \u201cintelligence matters . \u201d\nrussia\u2019s space program is organized around the state corporation roscosmos , which was established in 2015 on the basis of the now - defunct federal space agency , and before that , the soviet space program ( 1957 - 1991 ) . a branch of russia\u2019s armed forces ( russian aerospace forces or vks ) is dedicated to all military satellites , launch facilities , and space situational awareness ( ssa ) programs . russia owns one of the largest fleets of spacecraft in orbit . the agency focuses on human spaceflight , space sciences , communications , remote sensing , and navigation . the soviet / russian space program was responsible for many firsts in space , including the first satellite , sputnik 1 , the first animal , first man , and first woman in space and in earth orbit , and the first spacewalk , as well as records for the longest flight and amount of time in space .\nqualified level : is attained after successful completion of the nasa astronaut basic training program or equivalent . the astronaut is then deemed fully qualified and awaits a space mission assignment .\nthe start date for flights has been pushed back several times . branson originally predicted that virgin galactic would be flying customers into space by 2007 . development headaches , a 2007 fatal explosion during a ground test and a tragic test - flight crash in october 2014 are some of the things that have delayed work .\nwork space - - - work surfaces should be stable and level and be able to be adequately disinfected ; work space should be adequate in size for patient confidentiality , ease of specimen collection , test performance , and storage of supplies and records .\nthe susan harwood training grant program provides funds for developing training materials and providing training to workers and / or employers to recognize , avoid , abate , and prevent safety and health hazards in their workplaces . the program emphasizes :\nrobinson le . effect of a mastery climate motor program on object control skills and perceived physical competence in preschoolers .\ncivil space includes all non - defense government space activities , primarily those of the national aeronautics and space administration ( nasa ) and the national oceanic and atmospheric administration ( noaa ) .\n\u2022 the stpsat - 3 spacecraft was deployed ~ 12 minutes after lift - off at an altitude of about 500 km . the minotaur ' s upper stage then executed a pre - planned collision avoidance maneuver before starting deployment of 28 cubesats sponsored by the ors office , the u . s . air force smc ' s ( space and missile systems center ) space test program , and nasa ' s educational launch of nanosatellites ( elana ) program ( ref . 10 ) .\nthe mission will be the 26th launched by the air force\u2019s space test program , which coordinates launches for experimental payloads from across the u . s . government . seven satellites encompassing 16 experiments are now fully integrated and encapsulated atop a minotaur 4 launch vehicle counting down the final days until launch from kodiak launch complex in alaska , said air force lt . col . tim cole , the mission\u2019s launch vehicle program manager .\nspace weather refers to any anomalies caused by the sun that affect near - earth space as well as earth\u2019s upper atmosphere .\naffiliations : royal military college club ; society of experimental test pilots ; canadian aeronautics and space institute , honourary patron of lambton college ; trustee of lakefield college school ; board member of vintage wings of canada , president of the association of space explorers .\n- - - evaluate staff for color - blindness because this can limit their ability to interpret test results based on color endpoints .\ntest orders - - - cw sites performing various waived tests should routinely confirm that the written test order is correct . if there is a question , check with the ordering clinician . standing orders for certain tests might apply , but they should be documented .\nssau , through 5 - year national space programs , ( today in the fifth national space program for the period 2013 - 2017 ) ensures the exploration and use of outer space for peaceful purposes , coordinates research and development work on design , production and testing of space technologies , including interests of national security and defense , and ensures the application , support , and improvement of objects of space activities . ssau also carries out international space activities in accordance with international treaties signed by the state and performs other functions in space activities pursuant to ukrainian legislation .\n( 2 ) each confined space test must be carried out by a qualified person who has training and experience to calibrate , operate and monitor testing equipment and interpret readings from the testing equipment .\nmost space activities are inherently dual - use . in the u . s . , government space programs are separated as either civil or national security ; however , space programs in other nations rarely have such distinctions . many countries carry out military space activities in conjunction with civilian space activities . the information in this segment is focused on the publicly recognized space activities of other nations .\nthe following content was provided by doug rowland , and is maintained in a database by the iss program science office .\nfinally , the appendices of the document provide grantees with additional resource materials and information for the development of their program .\nproject directors should maintain a written quality assessment and control plan that considers the adequacy and appropriateness of the overall program .\n4 % is the voluntary turnover rate at sas institute , thanks in part to a highly effective employee wellness program .\nnelnet asks departing employees in exit interviews what they will miss most . the number one answer : the wellness program .\nnevertheless , the soviet robotic space program advanced by learning from and adapting to u . s . achievements . anticipating the success of the u . s . viking mission , the soviet academy of sciences decided to abandon mars as a priority and see how the american program would develop . the open and predictable nature of the u . s . space program gave soviet scientists an opportunity to find their own niche with realistic projects that would have a scientific impact and avoid direct competition .\ndocument 14b : director of central intelligence , memorandum to holders , national intelligence estimate 11 - 1 - 67 , the soviet space program , april 4 , 1968 . top secret .\ntest system considerations - - - consider the simplicity of operating the test system , length of time to obtain a result , and the level of technical support provided by the manufacturer or distributor . sales restrictions , such as special training requirements , development of a quality assurance program , or provision of information to patients , might apply to some waived tests and require additional planning and resources .\nspace activities regulations 2001 - reg 2 . 04d additional standard space licence conditions \u0097 licence holders that are approved scientific or educational organisations\nmay 4 , 1989 : the space shuttle atlantis launches the magellan space probe to use radar to map the surface of venus .\ncommercial space is generally segmented into satellite manufacturing , support ground equipment manufacturing , and the launch industry . the commercial sector includes prime contractors , entrepreneurial space companies and emerging markets for space capabilities .\non march 15 , iran reported successfully launching a rocket dubbed kavoshgar - 4 with a test capsule meant to sustain life in orbit .\ni want to say that this program has been , at this point , harder than we thought it would be . it ' s taken longer and is more difficult ,\nrutan said at the launch event in new mexico .\nthis is an enormous milestone today in unveiling the first commercial manned spacecraft . i look forward to moving into the test program .\nastronauts and nasa staff spent 11 months training for one of the most complex space missions ever attempted . in addition to the critical nature of the mission , it would be the first test of the telescope ' s vaunted ability to be serviced and repaired in space .\nprovide a history of the role of u . s . sigint facilities , particularly the stonehouse system in ethiopia , in monitoring the soviet space program ( document 21 , document 30 ) .\ndocument 38a : director of central intelligence , national intelligence estimate 11 - 1 - 83 , the soviet space program - key judgments and summary , july 19 , 1983 . top secret .\n( b ) in consultation with the person assigned overall responsibility for administration of the confined space entry program and with the joint committee or the worker health and safety representative , as applicable .\noct . 1 , 2003 : japan ' s two space agencies , the institute of space and astronautical science and the national space development agency of japan , merge into the japan aerospace exploration agency .\nspace experts and u . s . officials say they expect china to continue testing anti - satellite technologies , although they doubt it would repeat the 2007 test , given the massive international outcry it triggered .\nosha outreach training program guidelines , u . s . department of labor , occupational safety and health administration , february 2009 .\nkelder sh , mitchell pd , mckenzie tl , et al . long - term implementation of the catch physical education program .\n57 % of people with high health risk reached low - risk status by completing a worksite cardiac rehabilitation and exercise program .\nnovember 11 , 2011 the second cansat leader training program ( cltp2 ) will begin on monday , november 14 , 2011 .\nthe macquarie university buddy program provides students with support and a point of contact to assist in your transition into macquarie university .\nthe program offers ongoing social and geographic support through peer relationships . as most students who participate in the program are international students , current macquarie students assist in sharing their experiences and providing a valuable and fun introduction to life in sydney and australia .\nbe aware of the intended medical use for which fda approved the test system as explained in the product insert . this section describes what is being measured by the test , the type of specimen for which it is approved , and whether it is a quantitative or qualitative measurement .\nexternal controls - 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siv fits within the standard espa envelope and provides a 0 . 14 m 3 payload volume ( green ) with convenient shape and view angles ; the solar arrays are stowed for launch in this view , but deploy towards - z exposing the payload volume ( image credit : batc , dod space test program )\ndocument 9 : central intelligence agency , memorandum , subject : the soviet reconnaissance satellite program , june 18 , 1964 . secret .\ndocument 32 : national foreign assessment center , central intelligence agency , the soviet earth resources satellite program , june 1980 . secret .\na wellness program should be a natural extension of a firm\u2019s identity and aspirations . don\u2019t forget that a cultural shift takes time .\nseptember 8 , 2015 cltp6 completed congratulations cltp6 graduates ! 8 future cansat leaders completed the training program . more details will follow .\nbecich mj . information management : moving from test results to clinical information . clin leadersh manag rev 2000 ; 14 : 296 - - 300 .\nthis study focuses on five topics related to soviet space vehicles : satellites and space probes , launch vehicles , construction materials and fabrication technology , the radiation shielding problem , vertically fired high - altitude space research vehicles , as well as re - entry capsules and winged space vehicles .\nthe algerian space agency ( asal ) consists of a central structure and four operational entities that are : center of space techniques ( cts ) , space applications center ( sac ) , satellite development center ( sdc ) , and telecommunications systems operating center ( tsoc ) . asal promotes development of space activities intended to contribute to algeria\u2019s economic , social , and cultural development . asal implements the algerian national space program for 2006 - 2020 , which is reviewed and updated every five years .\nthe pilot who died friday would be the 20th person killed in flight in either a space mission or a flight test . add the three apollo 1 astronauts who died in a 1967 fire during a ground test , and the death toll reaches 23 . add the pilots dying in more routine training flights and civilians killed on the ground in launch accidents , and the numbers are likely well past 150 , according to space historian roger launius , associate director of the national air and space museum in washington .\nthe product insert provides details on proper collection , handling , and storage of patient specimens . collect waived test specimens exactly as described in the test system instructions , using the appropriate collection device and method to obtain a quality specimen ( 33 - - 36 ) . improperly collected , stored , or compromised specimens should not be tested . specimens and , in some cases , test devices need to be appropriately labeled to prevent mix - up .\nthe dutch established the netherlands space office ( nso ) in 2009 to run all space programs for the netherlands and to educate its general population on matters of space . even though the netherlands established the nso , they are a member of the european space agency ( esa ) , and roughly 70 % of the dutch space budget goes directly to esa .\nboth sram types have undergone extensive ground testing in a cyclotron to determine their performance as a function of let ( linear energy transfer ) at different beam incidence angles . the terrestrial test results will be compared with those seen in orbit to assess the fidelity of the earth - based test system .\ndocumentation . documenting and monitoring control testing results provides an indication that the test was properly performed by the operator and the test system ( reagents , instruments , or any components ) performed as expected . records of control results should be periodically reviewed to detect shifts or changes in performance over time .\nhe said chinese sources had told him in november that an announcement about an upcoming anti - satellite test had been circulated within the chinese government , and a high - ranking u . s . defense official confirmed in december that washington was \u201cvery concerned\u201d about an imminent chinese anti - satellite test .\nperform only waived tests . waived tests include test systems cleared by fda for home use , and simple , low - risk tests categorized as waived under clia . sometimes a test that can be performed using different specimens or procedures might be waived only for certain specimen types or procedures . because the list of waived tests is constantly being revised as new test systems are added , the most current information about waived tests and appropriate specimens is available at\nthe david florida laboratory in ottawa , canada , is a test bed for satellites before they reach space . satellites there are shaken , baked and put through electronic interference tests to make sure they are ready for launch .\nperforming qc testing procedures provides assurance that the test performs as expected and alerts the user when problems occur . qc testing is designed to detect problems that might arise because of operator error , reagent or test kit deterioration , instrument malfunction , or improper environmental conditions . test procedures should describe the type of controls to be used , how to perform qc testing ( including qc testing frequency ) , and actions to be taken when qc results are unacceptable .\nevaluation of training . evaluating your training allows you to assess whether the training is having the desired results , and informs you as to whether you need to make changes to your training program . training evaluation is a requirement in the susan harwood training grant program sga .\nit is important to periodically evaluate the training program to make sure that training is effective and that programs are achieving the intended results . evaluation should determine how well a program is implemented , how much knowledge is gained by students , and the outcomes of the training .\nmckenzie tl , alcaraz je , sallis jf , faucette e . effects of a physical education program on children ' s manipulative skills .\nwoods am , lynn sk . through the years : a longitudinal study of physical education teachers from a research - based preparation program .\njoin us for a drop - in snack program sponsored by the food bank of the rockies . free for ages 18 and under .\nphotos from the international space station are taken with a high iso parameter . with the high radiation in space , the pixels die much faster .\nbrian weeden , technical adviser for the nonprofit secure world foundation and a former air force space and missile expert , said a chinese anti - satellite test at those higher orbits would put u . s . satellites at risk .\nthe mexican space agency ( aem ) was founded in 2010 to pursue further education and development in the space industry in mexico . while mexico has yet to create a space infrastructure , it is well on its way .\n. this program gives canadian academia and industry the opportunity to test and validate new technologies and to perform scientific experiments at an altitude where only balloons can be operated . stratos therefore contributes to the training and development of a highly qualified workforce : the next generation of canadian engineers and scientists .\nto comply with clia requirements and provide accurate testing , cw sites must adhere to the manufacturer ' s current testing instructions . these instructions , as outlined in the product insert , include directions for specimen collection and handling , control procedures , test and reagent preparation , and instructions for test performance , interpretation , and reporting ( table 7 ) . in addition , certain manufacturers provide quick reference instructions formatted as cards or small signs containing essential steps in conducting a test . quick reference instructions should be clearly posted where testing is performed . the specific test system name should be on the quick reference instructions to avoid confusion .\njan . 27 , 1967 : all three astronauts for nasa ' s apollo 1 mission suffocate from smoke inhalationin a cabin fire during a launch pad test .\njune 24 , 1982 : french air force test pilot jean - loup chr\u00e9tien launches to the soviet union ' s salyut 7 aboard soyuz t - 6 .\ndecember 7 , 2014 the background assessment test for the cltp6 is available in word formant or in pdf format . visit the application page for more detail .\njuly 4 , 2006 : nasa ' s second post - columbia accident test flight , sts - 121 aboard discovery , begins a successful space station - bound mission , returning the u . s . orbiter fleet to flight status .\nwhile technically not in flight , most experts , including launius , count the apollo 1 crew among space deaths . gus grissom , edward white ii , and roger chaffee died when flames engulfed their ship during a key ground test .\napril 12 , 1981 : space shuttle columbia lifts off from cape canaveral , beginning the first space mission for nasa ' s new astronaut transportation system .\n( 1 ) before a worker enters a confined space , the responsible supervisor or the standby person must notify rescue personnel of work in the space .\nthe ors ( operationally responsive space ) office , a dod program conceived to demonstrate space systems on leaner budgets and rapid schedules , is sponsoring the ors - 3 ( operationally responsive space ) mission , which is planned to launch in 2013 from mars ( mid - atlantic regional spaceport ) , located at nasa ' s wallops flight facility , wallops island , va .\ninformation about the chinese space program is scant . although cnsa has its own website , which is updated during missions , most of the updates about the agency ' s plans come through state - controlled chinese media .\ncnsa itself formed in 1993 , a year after china started its own human space program . it developed a spacecraft called shenzhou , which rely on the russian soyuz spacecraft design but have been modernized by chinese engineers .\npeople learn in different ways . do the learning activities in the training program provide participants with an opportunity to do each of the following ?\nthe following are resources and guides that can be used to create and conduct a successful evaluation and maintain quality control of the training program .\njoin our teen sidekicks for a drop - in snack program sponsored by the food bank of the rockies . everyone 18 and under welcome !\nin 2015 , the mexican space agency and prom\u00e9xico released a plan for mexico\u2019s space involvement called orbit plan 2 . 0 . this plan lays out a detailed timeline that includes plans to increase communications connectivity in latin america by 25 % by 2026 , and for mexico to be in the top three leaders of the global space market and have assured space access by 2036 . this plan will establish mexico\u2019s space sector and engage the country in the global space economy .\nin the program design , delivery and evaluation elements section , six main program elements are identified that training organizations should consider as they develop and assess their programs . these elements are : staffing ; training facilities and the learning environment ; training course materials and content ; training and overall program evaluation , which also includes information on documentation and recordkeeping ; training program quality control ; and specific populations to consider . this section provides best practice guidelines and techniques to help organizations organize and plan for a high quality and effective training program . also included throughout are examples to use as references . at the end of each element section , a\ncheckpoint\nsection provides a brief summary of the important points for that topic .\njan . 14 , 1966 : the soviet union ' s chief designer , sergei korolev , dies from complications stemming from routine surgery , leaving the soviet space program without its most influential leader of the preceding 20 years .\n29 ) doug messier ,\nball aerospace turns over test satellite operations to air force ,\nparabolic arc , jan . 13 , 2014 , url : urltoken\n( 2 ) every isolation point must be visually checked or otherwise verified to ensure that the confined space is effectively isolated before a worker enters the space .\noct . 7 , 1958 : nasa administrator t . keith glennan publicly announces nasa ' s manned spaceflight program along with the formation of the space task group , a panel of scientist and engineers from space - policy organizations absorbed by nasa . the announcement came just six days after nasa was founded .\nto ensure continued technical accuracy , susan harwood training grant program providers are required to have osha review new or revised training materials for technical accuracy ."]}
{"id": 55807, "summary": [{"text": "gemesis inc. , now known as pure grown diamonds , is a privately held company located in new york city .", "topic": 38}, {"text": "the corporation grows synthetic diamonds using proprietary technology .", "topic": 3}, {"text": "gemesis has the world 's largest facilities for both the high-pressure high-temperature ( hpht ) and chemical vapor deposition ( cvd ) diamond production methods .", "topic": 22}, {"text": "using these methods , gemesis has produced high-quality colorless and fancy color diamonds that have been offered for sale at 20 \u2013 30 % lower prices than mined natural diamonds of similar quality ( and , from some suppliers , lower prices than that ) .", "topic": 14}, {"text": "gemesis is the principal producer of gem-quality lab-created diamonds and jewelry .", "topic": 33}, {"text": "the company was renamed as pure grown diamonds in june 2014 .", "topic": 20}, {"text": "gemesis started marketing its diamonds by cutting and polishing them and then selling them to jewelry retailers on the wholesale market .", "topic": 31}, {"text": "in 2012 , the company began also selling polished diamonds and diamond jewelry directly to consumers through its website . ", "topic": 31}], "title": "gemesis", "paragraphs": ["gemesis manufactures and sells diamond jewelries . gemesis is a private company . lisa bissell is the president & ceo of gemesis and has an approval rating of 52 from owler members . gemesis has 3 followers on owler .\ngemesis diamonds , sarasota , fl ; ( 941 ) 907 - 9889 , www . gemesis . com .\ngemesis manufactures and sells diamond jewelries . gemesis was founded in 06 / 1996 . gemesis ' headquarters is located in new york , new york , usa 10036 . gemesis ' president & ceo , lisa bissell , currently has an approval rating of 52 % . gemesis has an estim . . .\nowler has collected 11 screenshots of gemesis ' website since jun 2014 . the latest gemesis website design screenshot was captured in sep 2017 .\ngemesis ' s president & ceo , lisa bissell , currently has an approval rating of 52 % . gemesis ' s primary competitors are\ngemesis currently has 28 followers on twitter . as of july 2014 gemesis had 2 followers . that ' s a 1300 percent increase in 3 years\ngemesis diamonds have exceptional clarity . our gemesis diamonds range in clarity from slightly included ( si ) to internally flawless ( if ) - in fact , it can be difficult to find natural diamonds with as much clarity as gemesis .\nconstantine gemesis , washington , washington , district of columbia b . 1899 , greece\nmajor gemological institutes certify gemesis , and gemesis diamonds are graded using the same strict standards of the gemological institute of america : clarity , cut , carat weight and color .\ngemesis blog pure grown diamonds | your story : katie b . & ryan p .\nleave a message to start a discussion about the gemesis family with other ancientfaces members .\nlawsuit from stephen lux , former ceo of gemesis , is latest setback for firm .\ncvd diamonds , whether made by gemesis or others , will be indistinguishable from each other ,\nhe wrote , adding ,\njust because an unscrupulous supplier may have cvd diamonds that demonstrate the high quality of gemesis does not mean they are gemesis .\nbut what got me a little more interested in this company is its seeming connection to gemesis corp . , even though it never acknowledges or references gemesis in its company history .\nbut what got me a little more interested in this company is its seeming connection to gemesis corp . , even though it never acknowledges or references gemesis in its company history .\na further source of much industry confusion came with the emergence of a second gemesis company based in singapore that features an entirely different board to that of gemesis ' american operations .\nlab - grown diamonds manufacturer gemesis inc . has renamed itself as pure grown diamonds inc .\nthe gemesis facility in florida operates 24 diamond presses producing about 7 , 000 carats a year . there is room at the facility for about 600 presses . photo courtesy of gemesis diamonds .\nfor participating retailers , profitable sales are already translating into requests for gemesis to produce more goods .\ncertainly , the connections appear to be there . iia technology\u2019s board includes vishal and sonia mehta , both of whom were involved in gemesis . there\u2019s a linkedin profile that calls gemesis \u201cthe former name\u201d of iia . it is also based in singapore , where gemesis has an office , according to a speech by the country\u2019s prime minister ( who calls gemesis an \u201cindian company\u201d ) . and finally , look at that iia logo . the exact same insignia can be seen on the gemesis site .\ncertainly , the connections appear to be there . iia technology\u2019s board includes vishal and sonia mehta , both of whom were involved in gemesis . there\u2019s a linkedin profile that calls gemesis \u201cthe former name\u201d of iia . it is also based in singapore , where gemesis has an office , according to a speech by the country\u2019s prime minister ( who calls gemesis an \u201cindian company\u201d ) . and finally , look at that iia logo . the exact same insignia can be seen on the gemesis site .\ngemesis diamonds are diamonds ! unlike other simulated diamonds , gemesis diamonds are chemically identical to diamonds . starting with a small natural diamond seed , gemesis creates the perfect environment for common carbon to rearrange its atoms into a superbly grown diamond crystal - essentially reproducing the natural process by which diamonds are made .\nmrs . slygh , the local customer who bought a gemesis stone , knew what she was getting .\nphotos , 2 biographies , and last name history of the gemesis family , shared by ancientfaces members .\ngemesis recreates natural diamond growth in its labs , growing real cultured diamonds from a small natural diamond seed .\nunder mehta , the gemesis corporation changed names to gemesis diamond company and shifted its diamond manufacturing operations from florida to malaysia in a bid to lower production costs and better protect the company ' s intellectual property , according to a may 2012 report by even - zohar titled the mystery of two gemesis companies under one hat .\nwe don ' t have any information on the history of the gemesis name . have information to share ?\nwe don ' t have any information on the origins of the gemesis name . have information to share ?\nthese jewels , which are created when a small diamond seed is ekati mine in canada against the lab - created diamonds produced by gemesis in the us . according to the research , gemesis ' lab - grown diamonds produced\nphysically and chemically identical to natural diamonds , gemesis cultured diamonds represent an amazing breakthrough in fine jewelry . with all the durability , clarity and brilliance of a natural diamond , fancy - colored gemesis diamonds have made the luxury of high - priced designer jewelry available to more buyers than ever before . but how are gemesis diamonds created ?\nyou can afford more diamond with gemesis . jewelry featuring gemesis costs half as much as similarly sized natural diamonds , so you can buy a bigger diamond for less . stones range from one - half to two carats in size , so it ' s easy to shop for gemesis rings , pendants and earrings in any size you choose .\nthe gemesis way : high pressure , high temperature . crystal is created in a chamber that mimics geologic conditions .\ncreate a free family tree for yourself or for mary gemesis and we\u2019ll search for valuable new information for you .\nuncover your ethnic origins and find new relatives with our simple dna test . get dna matches with gemesis relatives .\nwe don ' t have any alternate spellings or pronunciation information on the gemesis name . have information to share ?\ngemesis rings , earrings and other jewelry are great choices for engagements , anniversary jewelry , birthday gifts and more - even as a gift to yourself . here are our top five reasons to choose gemesis jewelry for your next purchase :\npress release : gemesis \u2013 the world\u2019s principal distributor of gem - quality lab - grown diamonds \u2013 today . . .\nman - made diamond company gemesis has named a new president and ceo and changed its name to pure grown diamonds .\nduring his tenure , lux remained determined to assure the industry that gemesis had a non - negotiable policy utmost transparency .\nwe don ' t have any information on the nationality / ethnicity of the gemesis name . have information to share ?\nbrilliant , beautiful and affordable , fancy - colored gemesis cultured diamonds are indistinguishable from natural diamonds - at half the cost .\naverage gemesis life expectancy in 1983 was 86 years . this was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72 .\ngemesis recently signed up retailers in cleveland and arizona and is in negotiations with jewelers in chicago , los angeles , and sarasota .\njust how do you make a real diamond in days ? to see how gemesis does it , click here for photo tour .\nthe industry didn\u2019t like us . debeers was not very favorable . they\u2019d pound me on the head and say nobody\u2019s going to buy this thing . . . . but the customers liked us .\n\u2014 gemesis founder carter clarke [ photo courtesy gemesis ]\nrapaport . . . pure grown diamonds , formerly gemesis inc . , launched a new website , which is now optimize . . .\nrapaport . . . gemesis inc . rebranded the company as pure grown diamonds inc . effective june 27 . pure g . . .\nrapaport . . . gemesis inc . appointed lisa bissell as the company ' s new president and ceo . the company . . .\ngemesis lab - grown diamonds are selling briskly , say jewelers who carried them this past holiday season . the stones , grown at gemesis headquarters in sarasota , fl , were introduced at five jewelry stores across the u . s . in the last few months of 2003 .\nno one will know it ' s not a natural diamond . gemesis jewelry is undetectable to anyone but a trained gemologist - and even then only with correct gem - testing equipment . when you choose jewelry featuring gemesis lab - created diamonds , it can be your little secret .\nstephen lux , who served as ceo of lab - grown diamond producer gemesis for the past six years , has resigned from the company .\na 1 . 05 - carat colorless round diamond from gemesis with very good cut , j color and vvs2 clarity , certified by igi .\nstephen lux , gemesis president and ceo , said in a statement that price alone will not be the only selling point of these diamonds .\ngemesis declined to say when it expects to be profit making , but meyer said management was\nvery pleased\nwith performance against plan .\ndavid clugston yellow diamonds manufactured by gemesis , the first company to market gem - quality synthetic stones . the largest grow to 3 carats .\ngemesis has also developed its own fine jewelry line . in addition to selling these products via its website , which includes a\ncreate your own\njewelry component , gemesis will offer parallel sales through select retailers and provide consumer education about lab - created stones versus mined diamonds .\nas the dispute over what to call gemesis\u2019 stones evolved , so did the company\u2019s business plan . by 2002 , gemesis had solved its technical issues and began producing stones . the company started out by cutting and polishing its own diamonds and distributing them directly to retailers . that changed , however , after clark mcewen , gemesis\u2019 chief operating officer and a veteran of the diamond industry , joined the company in 2005 . mcewen convinced the management team that gemesis would be better positioned if it sold uncut , unpolished diamonds in the rough , as de beers does .\ngemesis , the company specialising in synthetic diamonds , has undergone a rebranding and appointed new leadership after what could be considered a rocky few years .\ngemesis , whose machine - made diamonds closely replicate the natural gem but are priced a fourth as much , has the international diamond industry abuzz . and the jewelry store on navarre avenue in oregon last week became the only one in the country to have the man - made diamonds , gemesis said .\nthis does not guarantee that the diamonds are in any way associated with gemesis and any connection between the two companies remains opaque if existent at all .\nfounded as gemesis inc . in 2013 , pure grown diamonds creates type lla gem - quality colorless and fancy color lab - grown diamonds and jewelry .\nall of gemesis ' s diamonds are accompanied by grading certificates from the international gemological institute ( igi ) and are fully disclosed as lab - created .\ngemesis will submit all of its created diamonds over 0 . 25 carat to the international gemmological institute , new york city , for identification . each stone will be laser - inscribed and documented . \u0093gemesis - created\u0094 will be on the stone\u0092s girdle along with a serial number stored in igi\u0092s database and matching the lab\u0092s identification report number . igi developed a specific \u0093lab - created\u0094 identification report for gemesis , including cut , dimensions , weight and a photo illustration .\njoin the fancy - colored diamond trend with gemesis cultured diamonds . at half the price of mined diamonds , these lab - grown diamonds offer all the brilliant color , dazzling look and incredible durability of their natural counterparts . choose from vibrant pinks , bright blues and canary yellows . learn more about gemesis \u00bb\non gemesis , mehta said the company had been a \u201cdiamond grower in the past\u201d and that he had been interested in their cvd technology for producing diamonds .\npure grown diamonds , formerly gemesis inc . , has announced the creation of a 3 - carat k , si1 , round brilliant - cut grown diamond .\nan array of fancy intense to fancy vivid gemesis lab - grown diamonds ranging from 0 . 66 to 1 . 06 carats . photo by robert weldon .\ncreated in a state - of - the - art growing laboratory , gemesis diamonds are physically indistinguishable from natural diamonds , yet cost up to 50 percent less . available in several fancy colors , including canary yellow , blue , pink and more , gemesis diamonds make today ' s fancy - colored diamonds trend affordable .\nbut the question remains : just how many diamonds does gemesis have ? lux was quick to point out that gemesis production levels as of october 2012 presented no threat to the natural diamond sector :\nthis is not going to threaten the mined diamond industry ; it will be generations before there are such quantities .\ngemesis does not offer diamond sales to the general public , but numerous jewelers throughout both the united states and canada are authorized dealers of these exquisite colored diamonds .\ngemesis , the us cultured diamond producer , said it expects to triple production capacity this year both in carats and the number of so - called diamond cultivators .\nthe yellow diamond on the left is a mined diamond , costing about $ 20 , 000 . the gemesis , right , costs about $ 3 , 800 .\nhow does gemesis synthetic diamond production work ? in contrast , synthetic diamond production takes place in gemesis ' labs , where manufacturers start with a small natural diamond seed . placed in an environment that contains carbon , the seed is heated and put under extremely high pressure , which causes the gemesis diamond to grow , molecule by molecule - just as it would in nature . as gemesis diamonds grow , they gain layer after layer of material , eventually reaching anywhere from one - quarter to more than two carats in size . synthetic diamond production can produce diamonds in a wide range of colors , although the most common are popular fancy colors like yellow and pink .\nthe diamond industry is in fact even more concerned about gems made using chemical vapor deposition than it is about gemesis stones , though gemesis poses a more immediate threat . the promise of cvd is that it produces extremely pure crystal . gemesis diamonds grow in a metal solvent , and tiny particles of those metals get caught in the diamond lattice as it grows . cvd diamond precipitates as nearly 100 percent pure diamond and therefore may not be discernible from naturals , no matter how advanced the detection equipment .\nhis store has sold a 1 . 18 - carat gemesis diamond for $ 4 , 500 . he found a similar natural stone priced for $ 22 , 700 .\nhistorical records and family trees related to mary gemesis . records may include photos , original documents , family history , relatives , specific dates , locations and full names .\nthese addresses are known to be associated with atn gemesis , llc however they may be inactive or mailing addresses only . please verify address for mailing or other purposes .\nbut gemesis believes that calling its stones \u201csynthetic\u201d would signal to consumers that its diamonds are not real . the ftc has yet to issue a statement on the dispute .\nwith gemesis , you can have the high - fashion diamond jewelry you ' ve always dreamed of . from cut to clarity , fancy colors to carat weight , jewelry featuring\nsome jewelry retailers have sent back inventory for the laser inscription and certification . \u0093our retail partners are all disclosing the lab - grown origin of these diamonds , as required , \u0094 says david hellier , marketing manager at gemesis . \u0093if a customer wants to have a gemesis diamond they bought inscribed retroactively , we will address that request positively . \u0094\n\u201ceverything that happens below ground in nature happens here \u2014 the only difference between our diamonds and mined diamonds is their origin , \u201d says britta schlager , gemesis\u2019 marketing manager .\nthe company also flagged ambitions to move to a direct - to - public e - commerce sales model , something that eventuated in 2012 with the launch of gemesis . com .\nstresses that none of this is any proof that the company has been acting improperly . what is clearer is that the mere allegation of gemesis ' involvement in the igi scandal has unequivocally undermined the group ' s big 2012 developments \u2013 colourless gems and a new online website \u2013 both of which had the power to dramatically boost gemesis ' reputation and sales .\nnew york - - following the appointment of a new ceo , lab - grown diamond company gemesis inc . has announced that it is rebranding itself as \u201cpure grown diamonds . \u201d\ngemesis plans to help jewelers introduce and maintain their programs by funding product - launch events and public relations initiatives . \u0093we\u0092ve been on abc\u0092s \u0091good morning america , \u0092 the \u0091today\u0092 show , fox and others , \u0094 says hellier . advertising will focus on local markets . gemesis offers consumer - friendly brochures , generic displays for single stones and duratrans\u0099 light boxes .\nto that end , gemesis is pursuing an aggressive marketing push that has included hiring former de beers\u2019 executive joan parker as its \u201cambassador\u201d and signing golf phenom morgan pressel to a multiyear endorsement contract . the teen golfer \u2014 the youngest winner of a major lpga golf tournament \u2014 now hits the links wearing a pair of gemesis cultured diamond earrings and a necklace .\nperhaps the biggest strategic decision for gemesis has involved what kind of diamonds to produce . so far , the company has chosen only to produce fancy colored diamonds \u2014 stones ranging from yellow to orange that are scarcer in nature than traditional \u201cwhite\u201d diamonds . gemesis plans to begin marketing pink diamonds sometime next year and then blue diamonds \u2014 both rare commodities in nature .\ndiamonds mined in florida ?\nhe asks a gemesis rep .\ni can & apos ; t believe it . give me your number \u2013 i will be calling .\ngemesis corp . of florida and alan miller , of alan miller jewelers in suburban toledo hope consumers don t care . but both are on the leading edge of a rocky debate .\ngemesis , founded in 1996 by retired army gen . carter clarke , needed five years and several million dollars in research and development costs to begin producing gem - quality diamonds consistently .\ncensus records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your gemesis ancestors , such as occupation . occupation can tell you about your ancestor ' s social and economic status .\nbissell , whose past employment includes 19 years with diamond wholesaler m . fabrikant & sons , was appointed ceo of gemesis last wednesday . she will spearhead pure grown diamonds\u2019 rebranding campaign .\nhow is a gemesis diamond finished ? after they ' ve been cut using traditional diamond finishing methods , gemesis diamonds are measured and sold using the same standards as diamonds : cut , color , clarity and carat weight , as determined by the gemological institute of america . at completion , gemesis diamonds are optically , physically and chemically identical to diamonds - but at a substantially lower price . by taking the labor , danger and costs of diamond mining out of the process , synthetic diamond production allows all of us to enjoy beautiful , colorful diamond jewelry .\nwithin two years , however , the company abandoned that marketing strategy . for one , most of the jewelry designers using gemesis diamonds create pieces that also contain mined diamonds . \u201cwe\u2019re part of the diamond industry , so something that is bad for the diamond industry in general is not going to help our case , \u201d says stephen lux , ceo and president of gemesis .\nlux says the company may introduce cultured white or colorless diamonds in another five years , when a projected shortfall in mined white diamonds is expected . in the meantime , gemesis is taking pains to differentiate its product from mined diamonds \u2014 in part to ease fears in the natural diamond industry that lab - grown diamonds might flood the market without being identified as such . to avoid any confusion , gemesis\u2019 stones carry a unique inscription that says \u201claboratory grown\u201d or \u201cgemesis created . \u201d the tiny inscription can be viewed through a loupe , the eyeglass used by jewelers .\n\u201cthese do have the same physical properties that a natural diamond has , \u201d mr . miller said . \u201cthe only difference is gemesis has speeded up the process used to make them . \u201d\nlux ' s attorneys , robert persante of clearwater and cynthia fallon of sarasota , couldn ' t be reached for comment today . an official with the public relations firm that represents gemesis , raleigh , n . c . - based french / west / vaughan , responded via email that as a private company , gemesis\ndoesn ' t publicly discuss financial or legal matters .\npreviously , it has been reported that gemesis was owned by jatin r . mehta , the principal of india ' s winsome diamonds ( formerly su - raj diamonds ) . mehta is reported to have invested us $ 8 . 4m in return for 50 . 1 per cent of the group when gemesis was approaching bankruptcy in 2010 , and later acquired the remaining shareholders by october 2012 .\nsarasota \u2014 stephen lux , the former ceo at gemesis , a synthetic diamond manufacturer , has sued the company for wrongful termination and not paying him at least $ 500 , 000 in wages .\ntoday , conflict continues over exactly what to call gemesis\u2019 stones . gemesis uses the term \u201ccultured diamonds\u201d \u2014 arguing that its stones are identical to mined diamonds in the same way that cultured pearls are man - made but chemically identical to natural pearls . de beers and other diamond industry leaders , however , would prefer that gemesis call its product \u201csynthetic . \u201d last december , the jewelers vigilance committee and 10 other associations filed a petition with the federal trade commission to amend ftc guides so that the term \u201ccultured\u201d could only be used to apply to pearls , not diamonds or other stones .\nfor now , fancy colored gemesis - created diamonds remain comparably priced with natural colorless diamonds . however , they sell for about one - quarter the price of a comparable fancy vivid color natural diamond , hellier says . the focus will remain on fancy colors ; in fact , gemesis plans a fancy blue line for next year . given consumer interest in colored diamonds , it\u0092s a timely strategy .\nwith fancy colored diamonds becoming ever more popular , different companies are creating techniques to culture these exquisite gems and gemesis is at the forefront of providing stunning orange and yellow diamonds for use in breathtaking jewelry .\nhe does not expect the manmade stones to have a big impact on the diamond industry . and as long as gemesis production remains limited , it unlikely will make a huge dent in natural diamond sales .\natn gemesis , llc filed as a domestic in the state of california on tuesday , may 17 , 2011 and is approximately seven years old , according to public records filed with california secretary of state .\nbefore leaving the company , lux listed gemesis ' central 2013 goal as boosting consumer education , stating that the aim in the coming year was to inform consumers that lab - created diamonds were indeed real diamonds .\ncensus records can give you a fascinating window into the day - to - day lives of your gemesis ancestors - like hours worked per week , level of education , veteran status , employers , and more .\nthe marketing of an undisclosed batch of synthetic diamonds , first attributed to the american company gemesis ( who denied they were theirs \u2013 read the article gemesis : it\u2019s not us\u2026 ) , has recently caused controversy within the diamond merchant fraternity . a news item that will at least have put a key question in the forefront : what should we think of synthetic diamonds ? where will they stand in a not so distant future ?\ni\u2019d like to have you think finding those links was the result of hard - core investigative reporting , but really , it took about 20 minutes tops . even though iia\u2019s press release repeatedly talks about gem diamonds , it does seem a little more oriented toward producing diamonds for industrial uses than gemesis . and the two companies do have different pr firms\u2014neither of which have answered my queries about any connection between gemesis and iia . in fact , iia sent me a release , and then told me to send some queries . i did , and then the pr people told me they wouldn\u2019t answer any questions about the company . gemesis told me last week it would get back to me but hasn\u2019t as of yet . ( update : gemesis has now declined comment , saying it is a private company , albeit one that may have two pr firms . )\nthe technology for lab - created diamonds has officially arrived \u2013 heralded by companies like gemesis diamond company \u2013 and although presenting new opportunities for the jewellery industry , it also raises a number of ethical and control issues .\nuse census records and voter lists to see where families with the gemesis surname lived . within census records , you can often find information like name of household members , ages , birthplaces , residences , and occupations .\nretail sales may have been helped by the attention the company drew from the mass media . \u0093ever since an article about a revolution in synthetic diamonds appeared in the september 2003 issue of wired [ in which gemesis was featured prominently ] , we\u0092ve been receiving literally thousands of inquiries from retailers and consumers , \u0094 says david hellier , marketing manager at gemesis . the most common question we get is \u0091where can we buy these ? \u0092\u0094\nmr . parker of gemesis said his firm s diamonds are not being marketed as natural stones . the company provides brochures explaining the diamond - making process and issued certified documents stating where and when the diamond was grown .\nrock garden : hundreds of gemesis machines grow diamonds at a rate of about half a carat a day . the company plans to market pink diamonds next year and then introduce blue diamonds . [ photo : mark wemple ]\nthere aren\u0092t enough of the synthetics to allow them to be widely available . speaking at the rapaport diamond conference in october , gemesis founder carter clarke explained his company produces a little over 7 , 000 carats a year . he said gemesis has 24 operational diamond presses producing an average of 200 rough stones per month in the range of 3 carats . clarke says these stones yield polished goods up to 2 carats in clarities ranging from si to vvs .\nin a letter to gemesis customers obtained by jck , bissell promises \u201cmany positive developments and changes\u201d to come . while the company has sold direct to consumers via the web , it now seems to be targeting the trade . its home base will be new york city , rather than florida . intriguingly , a statement describes gemesis as \u201cfounded in 2013 , \u201d although its roots go back to the 1990s . ( the company underwent a restructuring in 2012 . )\nin light of the entire customer movement toward environmental sustainability , this is the perfect time to bring gemesis lab - created diamonds direct to consumers ,\nsaid rick french , the president of french / west / vaughan who handles public relations for gemesis . ' ' we feel fortunate to have been given the opportunity to help launch this exceptional choice in fine jewelry and look forward to continuing to educate consumers on its beauty , quality and value .\ncvd synthetic diamonds produced by gemesis . the 0 . 39 ct . round brilliant on the left was graded f color and vvs2 clarity ; the 0 . 83 ct . sample on the right was graded j color and vvs2 clarity .\npat slygh , an oregon business woman who recently bought a gemesis diamond , said she was thrilled . \u201cthe brilliance of these is just unbelievable . the quality of it is there . you can see it , \u201d mrs . slygh said .\nin the past , the high prices and scant availability of fancy color diamonds drove designers and consumers to non - diamonds gem stones for color . now gemesis can offer the market color , price , and the incomparable qualities of diamonds .\ngemesis , which had been using the chemical vapour deposition ( cvd ) technology , vehemently denied involvement . after the incident , the firm was bought out by an entity controlled by mehta and his mother , and its manufacturing facilities relocated to malaysia .\namong other companies currently marketing jewelry - quality synthetic diamonds 3 , we can mention gemesis ( type iia diamonds ; from 0 . 50 to 1 . 50 carat for colorless diamonds for example ) and apollo diamonds as two of the most famous ones .\nhi , barbra . thank you for the list of diamond producers - i am sure it will come in handy . the new name for gemesis is interesting . to me the name is a little more misleading with the words\npure grown\n. . .\npure grown diamonds inc . is a privately held company based in new york , ny . founded as gemesis inc . in 2013 , pure grown diamonds is the principal distributor of type lla gem - quality grown diamonds and grown diamond jewelry in colorless and fancy colors .\nfrench | west | vaughan built a full - scale integrated marketing strategy for gemesis , including research and discovery , brand identity development , banner advertising , pay per click ( ppc ) management , search engine optimization ( seo ) , email marketing and website analytics oversight .\nfyi adamas bsu ( hpht ) aotc d . nes ( hpht ) chatham ( hpht ) gemesis ( hpht and cvd ) malossi ( hpht ) new age diamonds ( hpht ) scio diamond technology ( cvd ) tairus created gems ( hpht ) washington diamond corp ( cvd )\njames shigley , gia\u2019s former director of research and now distinguished research fellow , credits gemesis as being \u201cquite responsible in helping the jewelry trade to understand this new technology and feel comfortable with this product . \u201d he believes gemesis\u2019 biggest challenge is not its natural diamond competitors in as much as it is the public . \u201ci think their production is small compared to natural diamond production , but i think they also have the challenge of just educating people about what their product is . it is a diamond . it\u2019s not an imitation material like cubic zirconia . \u201d\nlater , gemesis laser - etches its name microscopically on the diamond . the letters can be seen under machines by gemologists at jewelers , but otherwise the only way to tell the stones apart from a natural stone is with sophisticated detection equipment generally available only at specialized gemological laboratories .\nthe diamond industry fought back . early last year , de beers began shipping improved , even more sensitive diamondsure machines to labs around the world . meanwhile , industry groups led by the jewelers vigilance committee have pressured the federal trade commission to force gemesis to label its stones as synthetic .\nthe processed diamonds have potential beyond jewelry . eventually , the gemesis method and another approach used by apollo diamond of boston may yield inexpensive diamond - backed computer chips that could significantly outperform today s silicon - based chips . that would permit computers to operate many times faster than current versions .\nfor the last several months , gemesis has proven a lot more interesting for its behind \u2013 the \u2013 scenes machinations than for its diamonds . perhaps this new company is an attempt to have a fresh start . but it doesn\u2019t look like the people involved have learned much from the past .\nfull disclosure has been and will continue to be one of our very basic tenants ,\nlux said in october .\nwe inscribe all of our diamonds to ensure they are unmistakably gemesis , and every diamond on our website carries a pdf certificate that can be viewed immediately .\n\u0093we just sold our 29th stone , \u0094 says an enthusiastic alan miller of allan miller jewelers , oregon , oh . since his store launched the new product , these fancy intense to fancy vivid yellow synthetic diamonds have become a ray of florida sunshine in his ohio winter . in mid - december , miller felt secure enough to predict he would easily attain his store\u0092s goal of over $ 100 , 000 in gemesis sales for the holiday season . the 29 stones were sold in custom - made jewelry in a little over six weeks , notching $ 94 , 000 in gemesis - related sales .\nmodern technology can be a beautiful thing , and nowhere is that beauty more pronounced than with gemesis diamonds . grown from a single seed into luxurious , high quality gems , these stones are set to usher in a new era of luxury at more affordable prices for consumers interested in stunning colored diamonds .\ngemesis , however , is interested only in carving out a niche in the jewelry market : selling colored diamonds , yellow , yellow - orange , and orange . it is not looking to make white or colorless diamonds because they are more plentiful and the profit margins on them are not as high .\nan unusually short lifespan might indicate that your gemesis ancestors lived in harsh conditions . a short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family . the ssdi is a searchable database of more than 70 million names . you can find birthdates , death dates , addresses and more .\n\u0093our customers rely on igi to provide the correct identification of all precious gemstones , \u0094 says jerry ehrenwald , igi president and ceo . \u0093in today\u0092s market , our clients cannot afford any erosion of consumer trust . by providing this service to gemesis , we continue to assist and protect jewelers and consumers . \u0094\ncrystals have begun growing at a rate of about half a carat a day . within four days , they will be diamonds . real diamonds . the gemesis stones aren\u2019t imitations or \u201csimulants\u201d like moissanite and cubic zirconia . they may emerge from machines , but they\u2019re visually and chemically identical to those produced naturally .\nian white\ni was in combat in korea and & apos ; nam . you better believe that i can handle the diamond business ,\nsays gemesis founder carter clarke , center . his lieutenants have 27 diamond - making machines up and running \u2014 with 250 planned \u2014 at this factory outside sarasota , florida\ninstitute president william boyajian said the gemesis stones are \u201cas good a product as we have seen , \u201d and he called them attractive . but he questioned how well the stones would sell , thinking that the price , even though it is considerably lower than natural diamonds , may still be too high for consumers .\ndebeers , however , clearly is concerned . the cartel , which reportedly controls nearly two - thirds of the world s diamond market and has been accused of artificially controlling prices , has been vocally opposed to gemesis , calling its stones cultured . a debeers executive called the stones \u201cimitations\u201d in a september news report .\nsaid jeff parker , gemesis vice president of marketing : \u201cpeople think of cultured diamonds as being all the same but actually each one is unique . that s because each machine has slightly different characteristics and there are 500 variables controlling the process . if any variable is just slightly off , it changes things . \u201d\nnew york , ny : today , gemesis inc . , a leading retailer & wholesaler of lab - grown diamonds has rebranded itself as pure grown diamonds inc . lisa bissell , president and ceo of pure grown diamonds , will spearhead the rebranding campaign . from jewelry - united states - latest news urltoken via ifttt\none such group \u2013 headed by the choksi family \u2013 bought a $ 35 , 000 batch of preliminary gemesis research stones last year and is currently selling them in india at a 10 to 20 percent profit . i met sabin choksi , one of the company & apos ; s principals , at a jewelry convention in las vegas . he admitted that his customers don & apos ; t know the stones are synthetic , but says they don & apos ; t care one way or the other . in other words , gemesis may be fully disclosing the nature of its stones , but already one of its wholesalers is not .\ngemesis was founded in 1996 by retired u . s . brigadier general carter clark after he was first exposed to the idea of artificial diamond growth for use with electronic applications . the beauty of the gems and their high desirability for jewelry led to the fledgling company exploring how to create colored diamonds at its florida facility .\nhellier says gemesis carefully parcels out the diamonds under 0 . 25 carat ( which are not laser - inscribed or certified ) . \u0093these are reserved exclusively for our retail partners on a selected basis , \u0094 he says . \u0093because our partners are fully disclosing each and every product they sell , we feel it\u0092s not a problem . \u0094\nclarke\u2019s diamond machines arrived a year later , but the crystals they produced were small and an ugly brown color . the yields were terrible . abbaschian and a small team of russian scientists had to help gemesis re - engineer the equipment . meanwhile , clarke , currently co - chairman of gemesis and still actively involved in the company\u2019s operations , faced another obstacle : opposition from the natural diamond industry , which feared the impact of lab - made diamonds with the same physical , optical and chemical properties as earth - grown diamonds . big quantities of lab - produced diamonds selling for a fraction of the cost of mined diamonds could cripple the $ 60 - billion industry .\nthe tussle goes to the heart of the marketing problem for gemesis or any maker of synthetic gems : how will consumers feel about them ? the mystique of natural diamonds is anything but rational . part of the allure is their high cost and supposed rarity . yet diamonds are plentiful \u2013 de beers maintains vast stockpiles and tightly controls supply .\npure grown diamonds was created in 2014 after a re - structuring at gemesis diamonds , which has been at the forefront of diamond manufacturing since the mid - 1990s . they initially began selling their proprietary lab - grown diamonds through a network of retailers , but have since begun to offer their own line of jewelry directly through their website .\nthe issue intensified further with news reported in january 2013 that steven lux didn ' t resign but was terminated from his position . lux is now suing his former employer for wrongful termination . the legal papers carry the revelation that\n100 per cent of gemesis was acquired by power capital ventures ltd ( pcv ) on 31 october 2012\n.\ncould the company have been tarred with the wrong brush by an industry nervous about the emergence of the gia report ? the group ' s production levels are comparably low , suggesting any such paranoia would be misplaced , and gemesis ' penetration of the global consumer diamond markets remains modest at best , and almost non - existent here in australia .\n\u0093the article in wired really did a lot to push curiosity and demand . \u0094 if the wired article was too much of a good thing , however , it\u0092s not intimidating gemesis . the company says it has the capacity for 600 diamond presses when it\u0092s fully expanded . but gemesis wants jewelers to always make money on the product . \u0093we expect jewelers to be able to make keystone profits , \u0094 says hellier . \u0093we also tell a lot of people we\u0092re not interested in memo programs . we want only jewelers who are willing to commit to buying and selling our product . we look for jewelers of integrity , with ample trade references and financial ability who are members of associations . \u0094\njewelers are learning the ropes with their new product . \u0093we\u0092ve found design is critical . our jeweler mounts the gemesis - created diamonds with white diamonds for accent and contrast , \u0094 says alan miller . \u0093we also like to keep our stones in the vs clarity category . si stones carry some metallic inclusions that we find a little distracting . \u0094\nfurthermore , the gemesis group ' s consistent achievement of vvs and vs type - iia diamonds within the 0 . 40 - carat to 1 . 30 - carat range sends a clear message to the industry that the company can now comfortably and confidently provide direct competition in the young bridal market\nsweet spot\nof 40 points to 1 carat .\nthe gems , which gemesis calls \u201ccultured diamonds\u201d to distinguish them from natural stones , are physically and chemically diamonds in every respect . from russian - designed machines at a plant in sarasota , fla . , they are created using the same process , albeit accelerated , that mother earth uses - a combination of intense pressure , heat , and various gases .\nin a report on the diamond industry in 2012 , bain and co . and the antwerp world diamond center , pointed out that the entire batch was synthetic . several media reports had linked these stones to florida - based gemesis diamond co . that had claimed to be the \u201cthe world\u2019s principal producer of gem - quality lab - created diamonds and jewellery\u201d .\nbut the suit is the latest setback for the firm , now called gemesis diamond co . the company , which once operated out of a 60 , 000 - square - foot facility in lakewood ranch , has moved into a smaller facility nearby . it also recently changed its business model , from selling to wholesalers to a more retail - focused approach .\nthe general and his newly minted gemesis needed help . he turned to iranian crystal expert reza abbaschian , head of the university of florida & apos ; s materials science department in gainesville . abbaschian agreed to try turning the russians & apos ; hit - or - miss method into a rigorously controlled and more reliable technological process . with the aid of some graduate students , he ripped out the analog knobs and dials and installed a computer control system . they upgraded the power supply and methodically tracked the slightest variation in each diamond synthesis attempt . with more than 200 parameters to control , it was painstaking work , and by 1999 \u2013 three years after gemesis was founded \u2013 the general needed another infusion of cash .\nwhen i heard that i vomited in disgust . i guess they do not mention the metallic catalysts used in hpht growth which they have to saw off before cutting . gemesis got its start at the university of florida in gainesville using russian - developed growth methods . i remember carter clark inviting me to see the operation and meet the staff back in 1998 .\ngemesis , which has been in business since 1996 , can produce tens of thousands of carats\u2019 worth of diamonds in a year , and it can sell its stones for a fifth of what mined stones cost . all that additional low - cost supply creates interesting dynamics in an industry where the ability to charge big prices for tiny stones depends on their scarcity .\ni head to las vegas to check it out . the gem and lapidary dealers association show is held in a large room at the back of the mirage . here \u2013 amid purveyors of quartz - encrusted , electric - powered water fountains (\nbe amazed by their magic !\n) , lithuanian amber salesmen , nigerian tanzanite dealers , and vegas - style cowboys in ostrich skin boots \u2013 is the gemesis booth , which displays more than 1 , 000 carats of yellow diamonds . the show ends tonight , and jck starts tomorrow morning , so the last few hours see a whirlwind of recently arrived jck - bound buyers . efraim katz , a yarmulke - clad , heavily bearded gem wholesaler from miami , literally jogs through the room but pauses in front of gemesis .\nbut gemesis , the suit alleges , rejected the resignation and deactivated lux ' s email on dec . 17 . the company then gave lux another resignation letter to sign . \u201cat the same time that lux was provided the new resignation letter , \u201d the suit contends , \u201che was also provided with a termination letter in the event that he did not sign the new resignation letter . \u201d\nlux says it would pose a \u201ctremendous threat to our business\u201d if unscrupulous individuals tried to pass off gemesis\u2019 stones as natural diamonds . \u201cwe will go to great lengths to make sure that there is no fraud perpetuated by someone who could take our diamonds and try to pass them off as mined because they do sell at a price that\u2019s less than the price of a mined diamond . \u201d\nin a letter written to even - zohar at the time , lux stated\nwith 100 per cent certainty\nthat the undisclosed cvd diamonds did not come from his company and that other companies exist that are capable of supplying quantities of cvd diamonds equal to the amount discovered in antwerp . lux also dismissed claims that gemesis cvd diamonds were more recognisable than cvd diamonds created in other laboratories .\nin fact , even - zohar reported no connection at all between the two companies except for the involvement of investor mehta , and who does not occupy a board seat recruitment advertisements placed by each firm suggest singapore specialises in cvd technology for the purposes of growing rectangular crystals for industrial use and gems for jewellery use , while malaysia ( gemesis ' us operations ) specialises in gems created using hpht technology .\ngemesis consumers know they come away with a diamond \u2013 it ' s not a question that it is a diamond and that it is conflict - free . they also have the assurance of a diamond certificate , our generous return policy , eco - friendly comfort and an attractive price . ultimately , it ' s hard for someone to sit there and say they disagree with all those points .\ngemesis produced its earlier synthetics by the high pressure / high temperature ( hpht ) process . originally introduced by general electric in 1954 , the hpht process mimics the intense heat and pressure that produces diamonds deep in the earth . the laboratory - based process requires costly equipment to maintain a stable temperature and pressure , and produces mainly yellow - colored stones because trace nitrogen is captured during diamond growth and becomes a coloring agent .\njuly 01 , 2014 new york - - following the appointment of a new ceo , lab - grown diamond company gemesis inc . has announced that it is rebranding itself as \u201cpure grown diamonds . \u201d \u201cthe new name reinforces our commitment to disclosure and transparency , \u201d pure grown diamonds president and ceo lisa bissell said . \u201cwe will continue working to make lab - grown diamonds a choice for consumers and a valuable opportunity for the industry . \u201d\ni have no idea what this means for gemesis , which is still doing business under that name . but we have talked about problems in the lab - grown sector , and here is another one worth discussing . many years ago , someone involved in the \u201ccreated\u201d business told me a wise thing . he said , it\u2019s in the companies\u2019 interests to make the industry comfortable with the product , because people only buy products they are comfortable with .\nclarke slaps me hard on the back , and we set off on a tour of his new 30 , 000 - square - foot factory , located in an industrial park outside sarasota , florida . the building is slated to house diamond - growing machines , which look like metallic medicine balls on life support . twenty - seven machines are now up and running . gemesis expects to add eight more every month , eventually installing 250 in this warehouse ."]}
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( asa ) is moving its headquarters into a hangar at hartsfield - jackson atlanta international airport .\natlanta - based expressjet , formerly known as atlantic southeast airlines or asa , will not fly for delta after late 2018 .\natlantic southeast acquires expressjet holdings , inc . , parent company of expressjet airlines , and announces plans to merge the two airlines to form the world\u2019s largest regional airline .\natlantic southeast acquires the assets of southeastern airways , which includes nine new routes and six airplanes .\natlantic southeast and expressjet achieve single operating certificate status from the faa and form the new expressjet .\nthe combined airline\u2019s brand identity borrows key elements of the legacy atlantic southeast and legacy expressjet brands .\natlantic southeast makes its first international flights with inaugural service to toronto , ontario , canada from atlanta .\natlantic southeast opens an atlanta hangar , \u201ca - tech center , \u201d to perform scheduled overnight maintenance .\npreble , cecilia ,\natlantic southeast expects to double service at dallas / ft . worth hub ,\natlantic southeast airlines ( asa ) ( atlanta ) name will disappear with the new year . however the logo will continue as the new expressjet brand .\natlantic southeast enters its 100th city \u2013 cincinnati , ohio , and the 70 - seat crj700 joins the fleet .\natlantic southeast introduces a new brand identity that includes a new logo , mission statement , core values and website .\natlantic southeast airlines acquires our first aircraft , a dehavilland twin otter ; opens a maintenance base in columbus , ga . , and makes our first flight .\natlantic southeast airlines acquires its first aircraft , a dehavilland twin otter ; opens a maintenance base in columbus , ga . , and makes its first flight .\ntwo airline units of skywest inc . \u0097atlantic southeast airlines and expressjet airlines won permission from the federal aviation administration to combine as one carrier \u0097 the biggest in the world with more than 400 aircraft .\ndavies , r . e . g . , and i . e . quastler ,\ngeorge f . pickett , jr . : atlantic southeast airlines ,\naviation week & space technology magazine names atlantic southeast one of the global aviation and aerospace industry\u2019s best - managed companies .\natlantic southeast becomes the first delta connection carrier ; bookings increase by 40 percent on the first day of the new partnership .\nskywest , inc . ( st . george ) announced today its wholly owned subsidiary , atlantic southeast airlines ( atlanta ) and expressjet airlines ( houston ) , a wholly owned subsidiary of atlantic southeast , received approval on november 17 , 2011 from the federal aviation administration ( faa ) for a single operating certificate . this was the final regulatory step for the two merging airlines to operate as one .\natlantic southeast airlines was formed after southern airways , a local carrier based in atlanta , agreed to merge with north central airlines in 1978 . three southern airways executives - - george f . pickett , jr . , robert priddy , and john beiser - - resigned in january 1979 to form their own airline . atlantic southeast airlines was registered on march 12 , 1979 and began service on june 26 .\natlantic southeast opens a new dallas / fort worth hub , where we serve five markets in texas and arkansas with 54 daily flights .\ndelta connection - atlantic southeast airlines ( asa ) bombardier crj700 ( cl - 600 - 2c10 ) n752ev ( msn 10166 ) atl ( bruce drum ) , originally uploaded by airliners gallery .\natlantic southeast celebrates its 25th anniversary of passenger service with delivery of a special - edition crj700 and carries more than 10 million passengers in 2004 .\natlantic southeast and expressjet will continue operating as separate airlines , with separate operating certificates , until single operating certificate ( soc ) status is achieved based on approval from the faa . soc approval is currently expected by the end of 2011 . in the meantime , both airlines will continue using their current names for operational and corporate purposes . the atlantic southeast corporate name will officially change on december 31 , 2011 .\nasa ( atlantic southeast airlines ) de havilland canada dhc - 7 - 102 dash 7 n4860j ( msn 19 ) atl ( norbert g . raith ) ( historic photo ) , originally uploaded by airliners gallery .\non june 27 , 1979 , atlantic southeast airlines took to the skies for the first time , beginning the regional carriers\u2019 long and successful journey in the skies above the southeastern united states and far beyond . based in atlanta , atlantic southeast , often referred to as asa , maintained close ties with larger carriers such as delta , bringing them even greater success and benefits .\ncolumbia metropolitan airport executive director dan mann added ,\natlantic southeast airlines has been a great partner with cae for some time now so i am pleased with this opportunity of growth that relocating to the doolittle hangar will support . our teams have worked together to refurbish this facility making it possible for us to be one of five key atlantic southeast maintenance facilities located around the country .\nwith 411 aircraft , expressjet will be the biggest regional carrier in the world when it begins operating with atlantic southeast airlines as one carrier next year under a single operating certificate . the federal aviation administration approved the certificate thursday .\nprincipal competitors : airtran holdings , inc . ; amr american eagle holding corporation ; atlantic coast airlines holdings , inc . ; comair , inc .\nthe merger of these two airlines will create the world\u2019s largest regional airline with about 10 , 000 aviation professionals , 2 , 400 daily flights and an all - jet fleet of approximately 400 aircraft . together , atlantic southeast and expressjet fly to more than 190 airports in 41 u . s . states , the district of columbia , the caribbean , canada , and mexico . through capacity purchase agreements with delta air lines and united airlines , atlantic southeast operates as delta connection and united express . expressjet operates as continental express and united express through capacity purchase agreements with continental airlines and united airlines .\natlantic southeast airlines ( asa ) was established on march 12 , 1979 . scheduled passenger operations commenced on june 27 , 1979 with one 19 - passenger de havilland canada dhc - 6 twin otter operating between atlanta and columbus , georgia .\nthe aircraft had been delivered to atlantic southeast airlines on march 3 , 1989 . before the fatal flight it had made 18 , 171 cycles [ 2 ] ( one cycle can be roughly defined as one flight ) . [ 3 ]\natlantic southeast carries the 2002 winter olympics flame between miami and mobile , ala . , aboard ship 869 , a special - livery crj200 saluting delta\u2019s sponsorship of the games .\natlantic southeast\u2019s routes throughout the caribbean expand when we are granted extended over water exemption operations , which allows us to fly up to 162 miles away from the nearest shoreline .\nasa ceased to exist as an independent entity in december 2011 when it merged with expressjet . atlantic southeast had previously operated flights on behalf of delta connection and united express .\nin 2010 , skywest announced that they would merge with expressjet . this merge would also include atlantic southeast since they were a wholly owned subsidiary of skywest . in july 2011 , atlantic southeast declared that their post - merger company name would be \u201csurejet . \u201d however , employees from both asa and expressjet responded so negatively that the name was scrapped within one day . in october , the companies announced that their official name would be expressjet airlines . on november 22 , 2011 , the faa approved the single operating certificate under expressjet\u2019s name , completing the merge and eliminating atlantic southeast\u2019s brand .\ndelta connection - asa ( atlantic southeast airlines ) bombardier crj700 ( cl - 600 - 2c10 ) n740ev ( msn 10151 ) ( silver & soaring - celebrating asa\u2019s 25 years ) clt ( jay selman ) , originally uploaded by airliners gallery .\natlantic southeast places an order for 30 50 - passenger canadair regional jets ( crj ) from bombardier aerospace \u2013 bombardier\u2019s largest single crj order from any one airline to that date .\nas many as 10 , 000 delta air linesdal customers had their travels disrupted wednesday when atlantic southeast airlines , a delta connection regional carrier , grounded 60 regional jets to inspect 87 engines that had been allowed to continue operating past their time limits .\natlantic southeast takes delivery of its first crj900 aircraft , makes history with the first all - female , african - american crew to operate a commercial revenue flight , and announces a new contract with united airlines to fly as united express beginning in 2010 .\nas a result of this approval , effective on december 31 , 2011 , the combined airline will operate solely as expressjet airlines and will be the largest regional airline in the world with more than 400 aircraft operating over 2 , 350 flights each day . the atlantic southeast airlines name will pass into aviation history on this date .\natlantic southeast completed its acquisition of expressjet airlines on november 12 , 2010 , and has since been working to harmonize business functions and operational functions through the post merger integration and single operating certificate processes ( soc ) . the combined airline\u2019s headquarters are in atlanta .\ns7 airlines ( siberia airlines ) airbus a321 - 211 vq - bqj ( msn 2076 ) muc ( arnd wolf ) . image : 941037 .\natlantic southeast airlines flight 529 was an united states on august 21 , 1995 while on a flight from the hartsfield - jackson atlanta international airport to gulfport - biloxi international airport in gulfport , mississippi . nine of the 29 passengers and crew on board were killed as a result of the accident . [ 1 ] the accident had similarities with atlantic southeast airlines flight 2311 , which had occurred four years earlier resulting in the deaths of everyone on board . the investigations of both accidents produced the same verdict : a design flaw in the aircraft ' s propellers .\ndelta air lines ( atlanta ) is ending washington ( reagan national ) - jackson , mississippi service on march 2 , 2012 . the move is part of its swap deal with us airways and dl is reducing its presence at dca and building up at lga . the route was operated by atlantic southeast airlines ( soon expressjet airlines ) as a delta connection flight .\nas a partner for american airlines , delta air lines and united airlines , expressjet airlines ' vision is to provide the best possible travel experience , connecting customers safely and reliably to family , friends , and life ' s most memorable moments .\nrussell \u201cchip\u201d childs is named new president and chief operating officer of skywest airlines .\natlantic southeast airlines , inc . ( asa ) is a leading regional airline based in atlanta , georgia . a subsidiary of delta air lines , inc . since 1999 , asa carries more than six million passengers a year , with a large portion of them making connections to mainline delta flights .\nntsb report no . aar96 / 06 : in - flight loss of propeller blade ; forced landing , and collision with terrain ; atlantic southeast airlines , inc . , flight 529 ; embraer emb - 120rt , n256as ; carrollton , georgia ; august 21 , 1995\n. ntsb . 1996\natlantic southeast becomes the world\u2019s first operator of the embraer brasilia 120 , a fully pressurized , 30 - passenger aircraft that allows us to increase our flight range to a 350 - mile radius from our atlanta hub .\nsouth carolina secretary of commerce joe taylor said ,\natlantic southeast ' s regional jet maintenance operation at the columbia metropolitan airport has brought employment opportunities over the last year and the company ' s decision to establish a permanent facility to house this work is a reminder of south carolina ' s ever - growing aviation industry . our state has the workforce talent and resources necessary to continue to attract new investment , and we are proud to count atlantic southeast airlines as a member of the state ' s business community .\nexpressjet operates as united express for united airlines and continental express for continental airlines , which was bought by united . continental and united are awaiting a single carrier certificate from the faa . asa flies as united express and as delta connection for delta airlines .\natlantic southeast , a wholly owned subsidiary of skywest , inc . ( st . george ) , today ( october 14 ) announced that it will adopt the expressjet airlines , inc . ( houston ) name for its combined identity upon completion of its merger with expressjet airlines . the merger is expected to be completed by december 31 , 2011 , at which time the name would be effective .\ncentral sc alliance chairman jim apple said ,\nwe are fortunate that atlantic southeast has expanded its presence and brought more than 75 jobs to the columbia area . we are proud to have them in our business community .\nit has recently added some flying for other carriers including american airlines as american eagle .\nthe first interline agreement is made with american airlines , followed by one with united airlines , texas international and hughes , allowing passengers interline check - in and baggage transfers .\nthe airline deregulation act is passed , relieving airlines of economic regulations and route restrictions .\nskywest reaches a mutual understanding with midwest airlines to wind - down midwest connect service .\nafter alpa\u2019s third attempt to organize a union at skywest , skywest airlines\u2019 pilots vote to remain union - free , maintaining the airlines\u2019 open door culture for more than 35 years .\ndelta air lines ( atlanta ) will drop the newburgh ( stewart international airport ) - atlanta route on september 1 due to low numbers . the route is operated by expressjet airlines . atlantic southwest airlines ( asa ) was merged with expressjet on december 31 , 2011 and adopted the expressjet name .\natlantic southeast completes the single - largest expansion in company history to date with 47 new flights in one day , including first - ever service to the west coast ; dallas / fort worth becomes the airline\u2019s first all - jet hub .\nexpressjet announces a new contract with american airlines to fly as american eagle beginning in 2013 .\ncopyright \u00a9 2008 - 2012 www . airlines - inform . com . all rights reserved .\ndespite the merge that ended atlantic southeast airlines , the former regional carrier had found much success during their 32 - year existence . the airline connected countless cities across the southeastern us and expanded both north and west a great distance . the beloved and memorable regional carrier has flown into history , however , it will not be soon forgotten .\nlexington county and the central sc alliance agreed .\natlantic southeast fully embodies the pioneering spirit that we value without our community , and we are proud to see this growth in our aviation corridor ,\nsaid lexington county council chairman jim kinard .\nskywest , inc . announces additional aircraft orders for delta airlines and alaska airlines . under the agreements , skywest airlines will take delivery of 30 e175 scs for delta and 15 e175s for alaska . the new aircraft are all expected to be in service by the third quarter of 2018 .\natlantic southeast airlines ( asa ) , a wholly owned subsidiary of skywest , inc . , has opened a regional jet maintenance facility at the columbia metropolitan airport ( cae ) . cae is atlantic southeast ' s primary overnight maintenance base for its regional jet fleet serving united express , and the airline has invested significantly in refurbishing the existing facility ( formerly the doolittle hangar ) that can accommodate up to three aircraft at a time . asa brought more than 75 jobs to the columbia area when it began performing overnight maintenance at cae last year , but it has not had a permanent hangar facility unitl now .\nthe new expressjet airlines is created after corporate merger is completed on jan . 1 , 2012 .\ndelta now is the world ' s largest carrier after its acquisition last year of northwest airlines .\nskywest airlines receives bombardier\u2019s airline reliability performance award for the second consecutive year for the crj700 and crj900 .\nservices : atlantic southeast airlines was founded in 1979 in atlanta , ga . , by three determined entrepreneurs who dreamed of providing convenient , safe and frequent air transportation between outlying destinations and atlanta . from its first flight \u2013 aboard a 19 - passenger twin otter between columbus , ga . , and atlanta \u2013 to today , asa has enjoyed tremendous fortune , growth and success .\non march 22 , 1999 , delta acquired atlantic southeast airlines , increasing their minimal stake to one hundred percent . operations commenced in may of that same year . in 2000 , the delta connection carrier commenced operations to toronto , canada from their atlanta hub . then , in 2002 , asa began operating a delta connection crj700er airplane , a more spacious version of earlier crj aircraft .\natlantic southeast airlines\u2019 ( asa ) ( delta connection ) ( atlanta ) flight dl 5058 operating from atlanta to baton rouge with bombardier crj200 ( cl - 600 - 2b19 ) n875as ( msn 7599 ) on september 1 made an emergency landing at baton rouge . the crew was unable to lower the left main gear . the passengers and crew members were able to safely exit the aircraft .\nskywest airlines is founded on april 26th when ralph atkin buys dixie airlines . the operation includes a fixed base operation ( fbo ) that offers aircraft maintenance , air ambulance service , air charter service and flight school .\nron reber , president and coo of skywest airlines and steve hart , vice president \u2013 market development retire .\nexpressjet will be skywest inc . ' s bigger subsidiary , with 411 aircraft . skywest airlines has 313 aircraft .\nskywest is one of only five airlines to make a profit this year . profits totaled $ 48 , 159 .\nskywest begins a code - sharing agreement with united airlines . the new agreement nearly doubles the size of skywest .\namerican airlines will double aircraft size and seating capacity on its flights between columbia metropolitan airport and dallas / ft . \u2026\nroyale airlines embraer emb - 110p1 bandeirante n692ra ( msn 110240 ) msy ( bruce drum ) . image : 104648 .\nskywest becomes first airline to be certified under faa part 135 rules for airlines operating aircraft carrying ten or more passengers .\nairbus airbus a320 airbus a380 aircraft orders air france alaska airlines american airlines aviation accidents and incidents bizin boeing boeing 737 boeing 737 - 800 boeing 777 - 300er boeing 787 dreamliner british airways continental airlines deliveries delta air lines faa helicopter crashes jetblue airways los angeles international airport ( lax ) lufthansa military nasa newark liberty international airport ( ewr ) new routes new york john f . kennedy international airport ( jfk ) new york laguardia airport ( lga ) on this day in aviation history plane crashes russia safety security southwest airlines space space shuttle spotlight terrorism tex united airlines us air force us airways us navy videos\natlantic southeast makes its initial public stock offering on july 21 , 1982 with 800 , 000 common shares priced at $ 6 . 50 each , exceeds $ 13 million in annual revenue , operates the third highest number of daily departures from atlanta and operates three aircraft types \u2013 the twin otter , bandeirante and dash 7 .\nlithuanian airlines boeing 737 - 524 ly - agz ( msn 26340 ) cdg ( christian volpati ) . image : 941531 .\nskywest airlines receives the faa\u2019s aviation maintenance technician ( amt ) gold award for outstanding attendance in initial and recurrent maintenance training .\nin july 2013 , skywest airlines hit a new milestone by successfully operating more than 2 , 000 flights in one day .\nunited states department of transportation , washington , d . c . , air traffic control , southwest airlines , world war ii\nin 2005 , delta sold atlantic southeast to skywest for $ 425 million . skywest subsequently transferred many of asas aircraft and took delivery of asas regional airplane orders . over the next several years , service to the west coast , primarily to los angeles , was expanded , and asa received multiple airplanes from both skywest and delta .\nskywest airlines launches the spirit of skywest : crisis fund , a unique program that allows employees to help other employees in need .\ncontour airlines embraer erj 135er ( emb - 135er ) n16501 ( msn 145145 ) bwi ( brian mcdonough ) . image : 942603 .\nskywest airlines boasts a fleet of 295 aircraft and more than 11 , 000 employees , serving more than 23 million passengers this year .\nthe first , skywest - operated e175s for alaska airlines began flying in july with service from seattle to both milwaukee and oklahoma city .\nsierra pacific airlines ( 3rd ) boeing 737 - 5l9 wl n709s ( msn 28722 ) bwi ( tony storck ) . image : 941354 .\nmauritania airlines international boeing 737 - 8 max 8 5t - clj ( msn 64299 ) bru ( karl cornil ) . image : 941029 .\nmontenegro airlines fokker f . 28 mk . 4000 yu - aoi ( msn 11176 ) zrh ( rolf wallner ) . image : 941437 .\nmoving into a hangar environment in columbia is playing a strategic role as atlanta southeast continues growing to become the world ' s largest operator of regional jets ,\nsaid atlantic southeast president brad holt .\nthe cae facility will allow us to maintain a growing fleet that will serve both our washington ( dulles ) and chicago ( o ' hare ) hubs . we also are very pleased with the partnerships we have developed with cae airport officials , and various government and civic agencies that have made opening an overnight maintenance base in columbia possible ,\nholt said .\nmike kraupp , chief financial officer of skywest , said the regional airline operator doesn ' t plan to combine expressjet with sister carrier skywest airlines .\noil peeks at $ 147 per barrel in july . eight airlines declare bankruptcy or go out of business in the wake of high fuel costs .\nexpressjet will continue to be based in atlanta , where asa has had its headquarters skywest airlines is located in st . george , alongside skywest inc .\nskywest announces an agreement with midwest airlines to operate as midwest connect out of kansas city , mo . and milwaukee , wis . in april 2007 .\nmay 19 : a new code - share agreement with continental airlines is signed . skywest provides regional service for continental in houston , texas as continental connection .\ndelta air lines ( atlanta ) and its atlantic southeast airlines ( asa ) ( delta connection ) ( atlanta ) partner were involved in a ground collision on the taxiway ( not the runway as some of the media reported ) at boston logan international airport last night ( july 14 ) . the wing of delta\u2019s boeing 767 - 332 er n185dn ( msn 27961 ) collided with asa\u2019s bombardier crj900 ( cl - 600 - 2d24 ) n132ev ( msn 15219 ) while taxiing out for departure . the horizontal stabilizer of the crj900 was bent downwards . passengers were evacuated safely .\nwith the columbia hangar , atlantic southeast employes more than 600 maintenance personnel at five maintenance facilities in five states - a 218 , 000 square foot headquarters maintenance base in atlanta , ga . ; a 39 , 000 square foot maintenance base in baton rouge , la . ; the 35 , 350 square foot columbia base and line maintenance centers in atlanta , chattannoga , tenn . ; and washington d . c .\nturk hava yollari - turkish airlines douglas dc - 9 - 15 tc - jaa ( msn 47048 ) zrh ( jacques guillem collection ) . image : 941363 .\nskywest becomes the third \u201ccommuter\u201d airline in the u . s . to be certified , operating with the same regulations as the major airlines including increased costs and responsibilities .\nskywest airlines wins its third bombardier airline reliability award for having the highest dispatch reliability . skywest places first overall in the crj200 product category for the north america region .\na strike at eastern airlines , delta ' s main competitor in atlanta , worked in asa ' s favor . the strike cut eastern ' s traffic by 60 percent and drove thousands of passengers to delta and asa . revenues increased to $ 181 million in 1989 , making asa second only to westair among u . s . commuter airlines .\nasa holdings , parent company of atlantic southeast airlines , inc . , agreed to be acquired by delta in early 1999 . delta had proposed the buyout in late january at the same time it was demanding changes in its relationship with asa that would certainly cut into the regional ' s profits , reported the atlanta journal and constitution . passengers connecting from delta flights accounted for 80 percent of asa ' s business . the asa board agreed to sell the 80 percent of the company that delta did not already own for about $ 700 million rather than watch its share values dwindle . asa became a wholly owned subsidiary of delta in may 1999 .\nskywest airlines receives its first dual - class 76 - passenger e175 . the aircraft begins operations on may 17 between chicago o ' hare international airport and washington reagan national airport .\ndelta air lines ( atlanta ) today became the first airline in the world to provide in - flight internet service onboard its regional aircraft with the launch flight of a wi - fi - equipped bombardier crj700 operated by delta connection carrier atlantic southeast airlines . delta had previously announced its plan to expand the number of delta aircraft \u2013 which currently includes its entire domestic fleet of more than 550 aircraft \u2013 with onboard wi - fi to an additional 250 regional jet aircraft operated by delta connection carriers . delta will be the first carrier to deploy wi - fi across its entire mainline and two - class regional fleet , a total of more than 800 aircraft .\nit was built in the 1960s , according to hartsfield ' s property division , then renovated in the 1970s . it has been occupied by eastern airlines , delta and now asa .\ndhl ( tasman cargo airlines ) boeing 757 - 236 ( f ) vh - tca ( msn 25620 ) ( jeremy clarkson ) syd ( john adlard ) . image : 940837 .\nrussell \u201cchip\u201d childs , president and coo of skywest airlines , is elected chair of the board of directors of the regional airline association ( raa ) for the 2009 / 2010 term .\nskywest airlines receives bombardier\u2019s airline reliability performance award for the third year running for the crj200 , and is newly awarded for the crj700 and crj900 this year , sweeping all product categories .\nphoto provided by cory w . watts from madison , wisconsin , united states of america ( asa airlines crj - 700 ) [ cc by - sa 2 . 0 urltoken via wikimedia commons\ncontinental express places orders for 200 embraer erj 145 aircraft , becoming the first north american operator of the aircraft type . to market and distinguish the jets , continental airlines names the airline \u201cexpressjet . \u201d\nskywest airlines and airtran airways forge a new partnership to operate five 50 - seat crj200 aircraft between milwaukee and six destinations . the first flights begin from milwaukee to pittsburgh and st . louis in dec .\nparent company \u2022 skywest inc . , based in st . george . subsidiary skywest airlines employs 11 , 200 workers , has 313 aircraft in its fleet . it carried 22 . 3 million passengers in 2010 .\nasa began service on june 27 , 1979 with a single route between atlanta and columbus , ga . the airline quickly became the largest commuter airline in atlanta and one of the largest regional airlines in the world . asa absorbed southeastern airlines on april 1 , 1983 and became a delta connection carrier in 1984 . here is a look at the aircraft and routes the airline flew before the introduction of the regional jets in 1997 .\none of the three original founders , robert priddy , left the company in 1987 . after working with air midwest and mesa airlines , he created another atlanta - based airline : valujet ( later called airtran ) .\nskywest , inc . announces an agreement with embraer for the purchase of 100 new e175 dual - class jet aircraft , with 40 firm deliveries anticipated in 2014 - 15 . the agreement also includes options for an additional 100 e175 aircraft and would be valued at $ 8 . 3 billion if all 200 aircraft are ordered . skywest airlines will operate the 40 firm e175 deliveries under a new capacity purchase agreement ( \u201ccpa\u201d ) with united airlines .\nskywest announces a new capacity purchase agreement ( \u201ccpa\u201d ) with american airlines to operate 23 bombardier crj200 regional jet aircraft under the american eagle designation . the flights , operated primarily out of lax , commence on nov . 15 .\nthe opinions expressed here are those of the writer and not those of nycaviation in recent months , there has been a wave of fresh speculation into the disappearance of malaysia airlines flight 370 , the boeing 777 - 200er lost mor . . .\ndelta soon began integrating asa ' s atlanta schedule more closely with its own , an action that allowed the major airline to transfer its larger jets to longer routes . the acquisition of asa was intended to keep other carriers from making inroads into delta ' s strongest areas , the southeast and texas . however , with the purchase came a large pay differential between delta and asa pilots that threatened to become a contentious bargaining issue , noted the new york times . american airlines , which had recently acquired reno air inc . , faced a similar situation , which resulted in work disruptions .\nthat ' s a fraction of the more than 250 , 000 travelers whose lives were disrupted in early april 2008 when american airlines grounded all 300 of its 150 - passenger md - 80s \u2014 many for several days \u2014 over a wiring harness problem .\na new 11 - year rate and growth agreement is reached with united airlines , making skywest the largest united express carrier . the agreement calls for skywest to operate a fleet of 140 aircraft , including 55 turbo - prop and 50 - seat regional jets .\nmike thompson was named coo of skywest airlines in may 2014 and is responsible to oversee the airline\u2019s operations . he previously served as vice president of market development where he managed skywest\u2019s pro - rate operations and helped adapt to rapidly changing network needs across the industry .\nashley is currently a senior in high school and plans on pursuing a career in aviation or journalism . her favorite airplanes include the boeing 777 , 737max , and airbus a350 . she enjoys taking flights on various airlines to different airports and planespotting at her local airports .\nexpressjet has been a subsidiary of asa since skywest completed the acquisition of expressjet holdings last year . now , armed with a single operating certificate , the two , airlines which have been integrating their operations since the deal closed , will start flying dec . 31 as a single carrier called expressjet .\npickett , priddy , and beiser believed republic airlines - - the sum of the southern / north central merger - - would neglect local routes as it attempted to expand nationally after the merger went into effect in july 1979 . they raised $ 260 , 000 from investors who shared this belief .\nin 1983 , asa acquired coastal air limited , which had been operating as southeastern airlines , gaining a new hub in memphis as well as nine other new markets in georgia , florida , mississippi , and tennessee . by this time , asa was trading over - the - counter under the nasdaq ticker symbol asai .\nexpressjet , a wholly - owned subsidiary of continental airlines , announces its initial public offering of 30 million shares of common stock priced at $ 16 per share . expressjet begins all - jet service with a fleet of 184 embraer regional jets and operates the first five months of 2002 with a 99 . 8 percent controllable completion .\non december 14 , 1986 , asa opened a new hub at dallas / ft . worth international , which was dominated by american airlines , not delta . within six months , asa was flying 110 daily flights out of dfw , connecting nine cities . revenues for the year were $ 92 . 3 million , up 22 . 5 percent from 1985 . net income increased slightly to $ 10 million . asa was already known as the most profitable commuter airline in the united states , though price competition was putting new pressure on margins . delta ' s merger with western airlines , announced in 1987 , created even more demand , yet profits soon stalled , noted business week , due to asa ' s investment in its new hubs .\none outstanding feature of asa ' s success , wrote r . e . g . davies and george haddaway in their book commuter airlines of the united states , was the airline ' s ability to keep its break - even load factor in the neighborhood of 33 to 36 percent . the airline only had to fill a third of its available seats to make money ; the rest was profit .\nthe 1990s began with disaster for asa : the april 5 , 1991 crash of an embraer emb - 120 brasilia turboprop near brunswick , georgia , killed 23 people . the fact that former senator john g . tower was among the fatalities compounded the media ' s exposure . the national transportation safety board ( ntsb ) cited a malfunctioning propeller as the likely cause . nevertheless , asa ' s financial state remained healthy . it posted a record $ 32 . 5 million profit in 1991 , while its giant partner delta lost $ 239 . 5 million . other feeder airlines were tending to fare better than the majors , who collectively were losing billions due to the gulf war and a worldwide economic downturn . asa ' s fortunes continued to grow into the mid - 1990s , as competing feeder airlines dropped out of certain markets .\nfrom 1 , 600 employees in 1995 , employment at asa grew to about 2 , 500 in the late 1990s . record hiring by the airline industry meant that asa would soon resort to classified ads to find qualified pilots . many pilots saw regional airlines such as asa as a transitional step towards a job with the majors , resulting in a constant need for new flight crews . asa had 850 pilots in 1999 ; 200 of them were new hires .\nfailure to free fall or completely extend ? wonder if they will ever let us know the reason . it is beyond all comprehension to me how anything as heavy as a mlg assembly may jam and not even free fall . could be the result of poor maintenance , or failure of a strut which jammed during retraction . i have in my time seen a 2 inch wide chunk of a main pillow block on a 747 - 400 gear missing , still the bearing did its job & carried the load . and i don ' t think a crj - 200 has a complex 4 wheel truck , body steering / swiveling / retraction / extension design . be interesting to know , if anyone at atlantic s / e cares to comment ?\nplease sign in and use this article ' s on page print button to print this article .\nthe move will put the regional carrier - - which operates regional jets for delta air lines inc . ' s\nconnection\nservice - - into the 203 , 000 - square - foot north hangar , with 17 acres of adjacent land and 1 , 400 parking spaces for its staff .\nthe hangar will also give the carrier room to grow its employee base and maintenance operations , as needed .\nat least 100 administrative workers will be relocated from macon to the new facility , said lisa walker , asa ' s vice president of customer service and head of the airline ' s real estate .\nshe said the 25 - year lease with the airport\nshows our commitment to atlanta .\nthe airline is owned by st . george , utah - based skywest inc . ( nasdaq : skyw ) and has a fleet of 159 mostly bombardier regional jets that fly from 50 to 70 passengers .\none hundred percent of its operations support delta ' s ( nyse : dal ) regional routes , said walker .\nasa routes connect atlanta to guadalajara , mexico , and montreal , plus all points between , from the eastern seaboard to the midwest .\nall told , the airline has about 800 flights a day out of hartsfield and more than 4 , 000 employees , most in atlanta . four hundred employees will move into the new headquarters .\nthe airline is moving from 61 , 000 square feet at 100 hartsfield centre parkway , where its lease was expiring , to about 58 , 000 square feet of office space in the north hangar , at 990 toffie terrace .\nabout 100 , 000 square feet of the hangar is hangar bays , where aircraft are maintained .\nthe move will give the carrier up to four times as much space and , more importantly , a hangar for its fleet .\ndelta returned its lease of the hangar , which would have expired in 2010 , to the city of atlanta in 2005 , while it was in bankruptcy .\nan insurance settlement the city earned from the cancellation of that lease amounted to nearly $ 900 , 000 .\nin the new lease , which was approved by the atlanta city council and mayor shirley franklin , asa will pay the city $ 2 . 4 million a year to lease the hangar and land .\nthe city has committed to $ 10 million for the renovations of the hangar , but walker said asa may not use city funds - - though renovations will , indeed , cost $ 10 million . if used , the city funds would be recuperated through leasing fees , according to the city legislation authorizing the lease .\nhartsfield ' s property division said that , all told , the new lease will add about $ 2 million a year to the airport ' s bottom line .\nfor walker , the hangar lease is a big deal because it marks the first time in asa ' s history that it will have a hangar in atlanta .\nand , she said , it will smooth out asa ' s hartsfield operations . the airline currently works on aircraft while they ' re at hartsfield ' s concourse c . with the new hangar , asa can keep 15 to 25 aircraft overnight for maintenance .\nhartsfield officials agreed the hangar space could significantly reduce canceled flights due to maintenance problems , which , in turn , will improve customer service .\nthe plus for the city is that this is a headquarters that is staying in atlanta ,\nsaid cushman & wakefield of georgia inc . broker sam hollis , who , along with fellow broker ken ashley and quin ryan , worked for nearly two years on the asa deal .\nthe 25 - year lease for its new headquarters gives asa leadership the opportunity to be close to their aircraft on a daily basis , and house flight maintenance and operations in one building , ashley said .\narnaldo ruiz , the assistant general manager of commercial development for hartsfield , said the deal is about\noptimizing the use of available real estate on the airport .\nhe added ,\nwe ' re happy that the deal will also generate jobs . we ' re in the business of economic development . that ' s something that the airport values .\n\u00a9 2018 american city business journals . all rights reserved . use of and / or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our user agreement ( updated 5 / 24 / 18 ) and privacy policy and cookie statement ( updated 5 / 24 / 18 ) . the material on this site may not be reproduced , distributed , transmitted , cached or otherwise used , except with the prior written permission of american city business journals .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 strict / / en\nurltoken\ncookies help us deliver our services . by using our services , you agree to our use of cookies . learn more\nto see details about aircraft , click on to the number in the appropriate column in the table below .\nthis is an archived article that was published on urltoken in 2011 , and information in the article may be outdated . it is provided only for personal research purposes and may not be reprinted .\noriginally , asa and expressjet planned to jettison their respective names in favor of a fresh moniker , surejet . that idea was nixed last summer when employees objected .\nthank god they gave up on surejet , which sounds like an acne medication ,\nairline analyst mike boyd said monday .\nthere is no compelling reason to do that now . probably the biggest thing is geographic differences , where the headquarters are for the entities and where they operate ,\nkraupp said .\nwith the acquisition of expressjet , skywest inc . strengthened its position as the biggest regional airline company in the world . at the end of 2010 , skywest , asa and exprerssjet flew 50 million passengers \u0097 one third of all passengers flown by regional carriers , according to regional airline association figures . by itself , expressjet will be the biggest single carrier .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 / / en\nurltoken\ni wonder how the us regulate repair , maintenance and manufacture staff . in the uk they are issued with a stamp to verify on the paperwork , competent completion of their work . such stamps are only issued after training and update of training records of competence in each task . misuse is a disciplinary , if not criminal , offence . furthermore , why were the company responsible for the maintenance , permitted to instruct unqualified staff to carry out this work ?\nthat up lock bolt sure is a tricky one . i ' ve seen where a fellow mechanic improperly installed the alternate release cable behind the main gear uplock and the gear would not stay up and locked . . . it would drop after engaging the uplock . . . also on a crj series . working around the uplock can be tricky and if you get it wrong it can be disastrous . maintenance leads and supvs should realize this and get some ojt for the mechs before putting them on this job alone . it looks like in this case the upper attach bolt wasn ' t through the uplock assembly and the whole assembly was able to pivot keeping the gear from falling . . . yikes .\neven if you click on\nfull narrative available\n, what you get is just a few lines more , but absolutely nothing that resembles the typical\ninvestigation report\nof other equivalent agencies like aaib , bfu , ciaiac and the like , which provide tens of pages with photos , diagrams , analysis , discussions etc . i would like to know if ntsb actually produces limited distribution\nfull\ninvestigation reports .\nbombardier did some testing in the crj1 / 2 certification where they dragged a wing section down the pavement with representative weights to see how much heat was put into the wing keel . as a result they put a deep layer of sealant in the center section to prevent the heat from getting to the remaining fuel ( the center section should be empty , but still wet ) . anything goes in a belly landing , and foam can ' t be counted on . so a two gear down landing is better than one or none . later crj ' shad a skeg fitted to grind off in a gear up situation . some aircraft rely on the fairings to absorb the impact and grinding . transport canada recognized the issue early and mandated the testing and remedial action .\nno it ' s correct as written . the accident was caused by the\nimproperly installed upper attachment bolt\n. that ' s it . your statement blames the maintenance crew right away whereas the ntsb statement gives a fact . there could be other factors to consider , such as , could the design of the bolt be made so that it was impossible to mess up ? was there a documentation issue ?\n. . . the probable cause of the accident was : the [ scratch ] improperly installed [ / scratch ] improper installation of the upper attachment bolt in the left main landing gear uplock assembly . . . fixed . the upper attachment cannot be a cause , properly installed or not . the improper installation , on the other hand . . .\njust a slight addition , as i read the interview with the mechanic ,\nit was \u201ca very good possibility\u201d that he could be assigned something he had never done before .\nthe inspector noted if he knew the mechanic hadn ' t done the job before , he would have been concerned . so they rely on the informal process of the work ethic of mechanics asking for help , and inspectors asking targeted questions about performance . instead of a formalized quality assurance process .\ni ' m going to be bold and suggest a revision to the contributing factor . . . contributing to the accident was maintenance organizations lack of qualification oversight on the installation and inspection of the uplock assembly , and the organizations failure to assure only qualified personnel complete tasks , failure to evaluate competence to perform duties , and failure to identify training requirements so staff can perform their duties . to me , identifying lack of training is too proximate . if ( out of chance ) they were trained , it would hide the underlying facts about assurance that this chance incident revealed . management is responsible to make sure the system works . if someone unqualified did a job , that tells me that the system cannot defend against that . that ' s a deficiency in qa , not rectified by training everyone in that task .\nclick\nfull narrative available\nfor more details . the ntsb ' s report viewer for ' ordinary ' incidents such as this one displays a summary by default .\nthe few lines that show up when clicking on the\nfinal report\nlink , are everything the ntsb produces ? . . . no reports like we are accustomed to see from any other equivalent agency in the world ? . . no tables , diagrams , photos , nothing ? . . . any reason for that ?\nthe fire laddies much prefer not to foam the runway nowadays . it ' s very difficult to predict how far down the runway to start and stop the foam for it to be effective . and usually they don ' t have more than one foam truck at the airport , so if it is spread all over the runway , and the aircraft doesn ' t stop in the foam , they won ' t have foam remaining to fight a post - landing fire should one occur . if there is no fire ( the usual outcome ) , they must then clean up the foam contamination , because the foam itself is considered hazardous materiel . better to just save the foam and use it if the fire occurs .\nyou definitely don ' t want to belly land a crj if you can help it . the heat build - up in the centre tank would risk a fire or explosion . you can drag the wingtips all day and not cause a fire . way easier to r & r ; the winglet than to change a pair of main wing planks , too .\ni know from the past several airports did put foam on the rwy . don ' t know why they didn ' t do it in this case , maybe elected by the crew . it could be more slippery ?\ni think that the best way is not to perform belly landing . it would be easier to manage 2 wheel land than belly landing . when we perform belly landing we losse rudder control at low speed and the aircraft could overturn . in the majority of modern aircrafts during 2 wheel landing we have breake and steering control all the time so we can manage the asymetrical friction . congratulations to the crew !\ninteresting point about belly landing . it would be interesting to know what the chances are of fire when landing on the belly and also what are the chances of same when belly landing on a foamed runway . one would think that a belly landing on foam would be easier to manage that a 2 wheeled one and the potential for heading for the sidelines with such asymetrical friction . just glad it wasn ' t me in the pointy end that day !\nin this case it was ca - chank rrrrrrrschsch tumputumpcakicakakrrrr . . . . buffff\nthe same thing you hear on the dc - 9ers and md80 ' s . even with gear up you can hear that chunk ."]}
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", "topic": 38}], "title": "h . r . gray", "paragraphs": ["a queensland educationalist historian remembers history educators h . r . cowie and ian gray\nfor additional information about our construction management services , please contact h . r . gray .\ninterested in a career at h . r . gray ? click here to review our openings .\na queensland educationalist historian remembers history educators h . r . cowie and ian gray | dr neville buch\nh . r . gray is proud to have been a platinum - level sponsor of this event .\nh . r . gray ' s values guide us to be a leading provider of construction management services .\nh . r . gray is pleased to announce the addition of two staff members to our growing firm .\nh . r . gray only hires employees through our online process ; if you have received any communications about employment with h . r . gray they may be an attempt to scam you . if you are interested in employment with h . r . gray please click on the contact us tab to be directed to our employment listings .\nh . r . gray provides responsive , cost - effective construction management and construction dispute resolution services for public agencies .\nh . r . gray has assisted community colleges , state colleges and universities to achieve the goals of their building projects . h . r . gray has construction managers who have earned the leed\u00ae professional accreditation . this accreditation permits h . r . gray to apply detailed knowledge of leed\u00ae project certification requirements , processes and integrated design principles to your project . knowledge of the leed\u00ae principles permits the h . r . gray construction manager to control project costs , schedule and success .\njenkins , evan h . [ r - wv ] ( 114th - 115th )\nsmith , christopher h . [ r - nj ] ( 97th - 115th )\nh . r . gray is pleased to announce that richard m . hickman has joined our team as business development manager .\nthe founder of h . r . gray & associates has sold the construction management and consulting business to two senior executives of the columbus company .\nmore than 100 public owners have benefited from h . r . gray ' s in - house team of licensed engineers , attorneys and construction professionals\ncarter , john r . [ r - tx ] ( 108th - 115th )\nlabrador , raul r . [ r - id ] ( 112th - 115th )\nmoolenaar , john r . [ r - mi ] ( 114th - 115th )\nroyce , edward r . [ r - ca ] ( 103rd - 115th )\ntipton , scott r . [ r - co ] ( 112th - 115th )\nturner , michael r . [ r - oh ] ( 108th - 115th )\nwenstrup , brad r . [ r - oh ] ( 113th - 115th )\nthis prequalification demonstrates h . r . gray\u2019s staff training and knowledge in construction management and inspection . h . r . gray\u2019s staff is now recognized as being qualified to oversee roadway improvement projects funded by the federal highway administration ( fhwa ) , and odot and projects administered by local public agencies ( lpa\u2019s ) . acting as the construction administrator / inspector , h . r . gray will assure local compliance with all federal and state laws , regulations and policies .\nthe h . r . gray executive management team provides an entrepreneurial spirit in the guidance of the firm . with experience in construction , construction management and leadership in public agencies , the executive management team directs the h . r . gray organization to help each client successfully manage their construction project from conception to completion .\nh . r . gray will continue its current operations in columbus and its regional offices and maintain its existing brand . under the terms of the acquisition , the h . r . gray leadership team will become part of the haskell leadership team and jim joyce will continue to serve as president of h . r . gray , a wholly owned subsidiary of haskell . for more than 30 years , h . r . gray has provided construction management and consulting services to the construction industry by offering responsive , cost - effective , high quality construction and program management services for complex projects as well as resolution of construction disputes for public agencies .\nh . r . gray specializes in construction engineering , design build , construction claim resolution , construction program and project management services . you can also contact us at\nwe are extremely pleased to announce that , for the third year in a row , h . r . gray has been selected as a 2017 top workplace by\n\u201cour employees are the greatest resource of h . r . gray , \u201d said thomas merritt , vice president , business operations . \u201cwe strive for excellence by listening to their honest feedback to shape our work environment . their dedicated work and input is what makes h . r . gray a great place to work . \u201d\nand 10 tv are recognizing 60 top workplaces in central ohio . h . r . gray was ranked 32 in the small organization category for businesses with 124 or fewer employees .\nthe company employs others who held jobs at city hall . tom merritt , the former director of public service , is h . r . gray ' s vice president of marketing .\n) mandates throughout ohio . large or small , the h . r . gray staff is trained and qualified to manage your treatment , distribution and collection system construction projects to a successful completion .\nh & r gray started in 1947 by henry gray and his son robert . the company began as a farming enterprise north of stirling , and like on many farms a rigid lorry was purchased to take stock to and from market , deliver crops or collect fodder .\nunder the acquisition , h . r . gray employees will join haskell\u2019s diverse team of architects , engineers and construction experts . the acquisition will also expand haskell\u2019s geographic presence by adding the h . r . gray offices to its list of corporate locations , which currently include its headquarters in jacksonville and offices in atlanta , dallas and mexico city . \u201cwe are excited about joining the haskell team , \u201d said jim joyce , h . r . gray president . \u201cas a part of haskell , we will be able to offer a broader scope of services to our customers while maintaining the local presence they expect . \u201d\nesty , elizabeth h . [ d - ct ] ( 113th - 115th )\nhoyer , steny h . [ d - md ] ( 97th - 115th )\npeters , scott h . [ d - ca ] ( 113th - 115th )\nh . r . gray is a unique construction management company and consulting firm serving the construction industry offering responsive , cost - effective , quality , construction management services for complex projects and resolution of construction disputes .\nh . r . gray\u2019s knowledgeable staff utilizes our understanding of the design process to provide owners with the critical information they need to manage construction claims . we provide owners with an assessment of outstanding issues , highlighting the liability of all project team members including the design professionals , contractors , subcontractors and the owner . the h . r . gray team assists the owner in developing a strategy to resolve claims and disputes .\nwhen h . r . gray merged with haskell in 2012 , the alliance created an entity capable of providing a unique skill set to public sector clients with expertise in design - build , cmar and program management .\nh . r . gray has a unique culture designed to empower all team members the opportunity to grow in their role and profession . our philosophy is to be proactive in our administrative procedures , client contact , and industry leadership . new team members are integrated into the h . r . gray culture by participating in a training program called\nthe h . r . gray way of doing things .\nin this program , we provide all team members the opportunity to learn best practices and project leadership . further , all team members are given the opportunity to directly work with some of the industry ' s leading and most respected experts .\nh . r . gray\u2019s team of seasoned professionals execute services with an eye toward the environment . several of our team members have earned the u . s . green building council\u2019s leadership in energy and environmental design (\nmore information about haskell\u2019s services is available at urltoken or by calling pete kinsley 904 . 357 . 4868 . to learn about h . r . gray , visit urltoken or call ( 614 ) 487 - 1335 .\n\u201crick\u2019s experience and knowledge with public sector construction in ohio will prove to be a great resource to the h . r . gray team and our clients , \u201d said tom merritt , h . r . gray\u2019s director of business development . \u201che will be an asset to any public organization that is contemplating or using design - build , construction manager at risk ( cmar ) and other methods of construction delivery permitted under the ohio revised code . \u201d\nh & r gray haulage was incorporated in 1998 and moved to more suitable premises at bandeath in january 2001 . the fleet changed to 100 % tractor units at that time as these are more flexible and efficient to run .\nin response to the ohio department of transportation\u2019s recently implemented prequalification categories . h . r . gray is pleased to announce that we have received prequalification status from odot\u2019s office of consultant services to provide construction inspection and administration services .\nthe team from h . r . gray \u2013 keith knuppel , kelsey hoffman and shane deaton \u2013 organized an activity which involved making different shapes with drinking straws . this activity taught the children that some shapes have greater stability than others .\nmichelle gray , technology / marketing / social media director founder & president of hr synergy , llc ( 603 ) - 261 - 2402 michelle . gray @ urltoken\nh . r . gray and three partners recently gained a five - year , $ 6 million contract to provide construction services to the texas department of transportation for a statewide project to make curb ramps in the state comply with regulations outlined by the americans with disabilities act .\nthe professional staff of h . r . gray is available to manage your community building projects . contract development , design professional selection , scheduling , cost estimating , owner\u2019s representative and construction management services are offered to see that your projects are completed on time and on budget .\nthomas b . merritt is president of h . r . gray , a haskell company . since joining the h . r . gray team in march 2003 , mr . merritt has served in many capacities overseeing administration , marketing and business development . he lead change management activities and propelled growth through the identification and acquisition of key government contracts , developing and deploying the internal processes and systems critical to supporting expansion and the management of public construction contracts ranging from $ 3m to $ 500m . he oversaw the proposal design and presentation process , coordinated the internal resources to prepare winning bids , and coached the project management team on strategic communications . mr . merritt managed the development of marketing materials to unify messaging , build brand equity , and position h . r . gray as a leader in the construction management and program management field .\nh . r . gray is a unique construction management company and consulting firm serving the construction industry offering responsive , cost - effective , quality , construction management services for complex projects and resolution of construction disputes for public agencies . with more than 30 years of experience , h . r . gray meets the demand for responsive , cost - effective , quality , construction management services for complex projects and resolution of construction disputes . our construction management company has extensive experience in the construction industry including engineering , project management , scheduling , claims avoidance and ada compliance .\njacksonville , fl \u2013 haskell , one of the nation\u2019s leading design - build firms , announced today it has completed the acquisition of h . r . gray , a columbus , ohio based firm providing program management and construction management services to primarily municipal clients in the water industry .\nonce again this year , h . r . gray is a proud platinum sponsor of the 2017 asce central ohio stem expo . the free event provides educational outreach for students grades k through 8 and features fun , interactive activities and exhibits in science , technology , engineering and math fields .\nthe knowledgeable staff at h . r . gray can provide scheduling , cost estimating and construction management services associated with bridges , roadways , interchanges , parking structures , rest stops and tunnels . our project managers assist our clients in achieving their objectives by delivering the project on time and within budget .\naderholt , robert b . 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[ r - in ] ( 112th - 115th )\nfounder harold r . gray completed the sale of the company to james p . joyce and george d . daily on july 1 . financial terms of the transaction were not made public .\nwith more than 30 years of experience , h . r . gray meets the demand for responsive , cost - effective , quality , construction management services for complex projects and resolution of construction disputes . our team has extensive experience in sustainability , engineering , project management , scheduling , claims avoidance and ada compliance .\ngarrett , thomas a . , jr . [ r - va ] ( 115th )\nh . r . gray was founded in 1979 to meet the increasing demand for responsive , cost - effective , quality , construction management services for complex projects and resolution of construction disputes . our construction management team has extensive experience in the construction industry including engineering , project management , scheduling , claims avoidance and ada compliance .\nrecent deaths \u2013 one of our patrons , dr h r cowie ( russ ) and a former president ian gray have passed away recently . russ was a foundation member and life time member of the association . ian had been a member for 30 + years and in recent years had been a presenter for our student seminars\nthere are 2 summaries for h . r . 424 . reported to house without amendment ( 01 / 08 / 2018 ) introduced in house ( 01 / 10 / 2017 ) bill summaries are authored by crs .\n\u201cthe h . r . gray team has been a tremendous help to our department . when we had a waterline project with a tight timeline , their staff provided construction management services which kept the project moving on schedule . in addition , their team assisted us in reviewing and updating our technical specifications manual and standard construction notes and details . we have since bid and constructed our first project using the updated documents and the process went extremely well . from the field , to the office , to their legal assistance , the team at h . r . gray is a trusted partner . we look forward to working with them on our next project . \u201d\ngray ' s two - run homer in the second was the longest among pitchers since mlb ' s statcast began tracking distances in 2015 . gray even did a little skip after contact and rounded the bases at a leisurely pace .\nas part of our continuing integration of systems , you are being rerouted to the job openings area in the careers section of haskell . com . there you will be able to view all openings in the organization , as well as those specific to h . r . gray . just click on a job title and you will see a link titled\non saturday , march 5 , h . r . gray participated in the asce central ohio section\u2019s 2016 stem expo \u2013 an educational outreach event for students in grades k - 8 . the event , held thomas worthington high school , featured fun , interactive activities and exhibits in the science , technology , engineering , and math ( stem ) fields .\ncarter , earl l .\nbuddy\n[ r - ga ] ( 114th - 115th )\ncrawford , eric a .\nrick\n[ r - ar ] ( 112th - 115th )\ndonovan , daniel m . , jr . [ r - ny ] ( 114th - 115th )\nduncan , john j . , jr . [ r - tn ] ( 100th - 115th )\nfleischmann , charles j .\nchuck\n[ r - tn ] ( 112th - 115th )\njones , walter b . , jr . [ r - nc ] ( 104th - 115th )\nweber , randy k . , sr . [ r - tx ] ( 113th - 115th )\ndistinctions such as this are not something we take for granted . although it is our mission to provide excellent service to our customers , it is just as important to provide a challenging yet rewarding work environment for the entire h . r . gray team . we continue to be committed to attracting , training and retaining the finest people in the industries we serve .\ncarper , thomas r . [ d - de ] ( 98th - 102nd , 107th - 115th )\njoseph rustic joined the h . r . gray team as the business development manager for the cleveland metropolitan area and will spearhead efforts to open a new office location in the greater cleveland area in 2017 . joe has more than 28 years of experience in the design and construction industry . he holds a bachelor of general studies degree from kent state university in geology and business management .\njoshua gray is a technology and ip transactions lawyer with significant industry knowledge , policy and regulatory awareness , and an international outlook .\nh & r gray haulage is a family owned business , and operates from bandeath industrial estate on the outskirts of scotland ' s newest city , stirling . the premises are very well located only 5 minutes from j9 on the m9 providing quick and easy access to edinburgh , glasgow or the north , also 5 miles from the kincardine bridge accessing fife , the rosyth ferry terminal and the north east of scotland .\non april 7 , h . r . gray\u2019s director of construction james weber , pe will be presenting \u201cunderstanding contract documents\u201d at the allegheny league of municipalities ( alom ) 2018 spring educational conference . the presentation will outline the value of having the right language in your contract to protect your interests . also , you will learn the importance of having your contract specifications and contract drawings in agreement to ensure project success .\ngray founded the firm in 1979 . it provides construction management , pre - construction reviews , cost estimating , scheduling and claims management services .\nmr . gray has worked in europe , the asia - pacific and middle east . mr . gray has also completed client secondments to a major international bank\u2019s global commercial legal team ( in london ) and a middle eastern telecommunications operator\u2019s commercial / regulatory team ( in the united arab emirates ) .\nduring the week of may 1 - 3 , two of h . r . gray\u2019s certified construction managers scott hostetler and andy siefker , attended cmaa\u2019s capital projects symposium 2016 in austin , texas . educational sessions at the conference , sponsored by the construction management association of america ( cmaa ) , addressed new technologies , new techniques and applications , innovative project methodologies , lessons learned in project delivery , and other topics , including case studies and current market research .\nthe sale marks a year - long transition as gray prepares to retire . he will serve as an adviser at the company for up to five years .\ndenver ( ap ) \u2014 jon gray ' s power was impressive . his hop out of the batter ' s box and home run trot , too .\nscott feldman ( 7 - 6 ) gave up four runs in five innings before being lifted for a pinch hitter . he regretted that pitch to gray .\nthe acquisition will increase levels of expertise at haskell , which works with some of america\u2019s leading fortune 500 companies to develop highly efficient and cost - effective facilities . the acquisition of h . r . gray will allow haskell to provide a unique skill set to municipal clients . \u201cthis acquisition is part of a larger strategy to expand our water business , \u201d said pete kinsley , vice president of haskell\u2019s water division . \u201clike many parts of the country , ohio faces significant water challenges and recently enacted design - build and construction management at - risk ( cmar ) enabling legislation to provide community leaders with project delivery alternatives to consider as they develop solutions for these challenges . we are confident that the combination of haskell\u2019s expertise in design - build and cmar and h . r . gray\u2019s proficiency in program management will enhance our ability to meet customer needs in that market segment , both in ohio and other parts of the country . \u201d\njohn r . wilson , director at large goffwilson , p . a . ( 603 ) 228 - 1277 , jwilson @ urltoken\nwe work with our clients to make the construction documents as clear , complete , and executable as possible and we focus on ensuring consistency between the drawings , specifications and general conditions . we review the contract documents for constructability and construction phasing we evaluate the schedules from advertising through award and the construction phase . h . r . gray provides reports with comments and recommendations on changes to the contract documents that will help to reduce the owner ' s risk and improve cost controls .\ndebut : july 10 , 2013 ( age 23 - 245d , 18 , 064th in mlb history ) vs . pit 2 . 0 ip , 1 h , 3 so , 0 bb , 0 er\ndebut : august 4 , 2015 ( age 23 - 272d , 18 , 578th in mlb history ) vs . sea 4 . 0 ip , 5 h , 4 so , 2 bb , 2 er\nit ' s new territory for all of us ,\nsaid joyce , who was the city of columbus ' director of public utilities until he joined gray in 1999 .\nit wasn ' t a good day on the hill ,\ngray said of his performance .\ni didn ' t have a feel for anything , really .\nwe utilize our insight on behalf of our clients to proactively prevent factors that result in change orders , budget overruns , delays , scheduling problems and design errors during construction . our knowledgeable staff utilizes their understanding of the design process , contract language , scheduling , construction techniques , costs and construction law to provide project owners with the critical information they need to manage their project . h . r . gray provides owners with an assessment of the outstanding issues , highlighting the liability of the design professionals , contractors , subcontractors and the owner .\nian gray studied at la trobe university , obtaining his batchelor of arts ( honours ) , and his diploma of education , by 1973 . in 1983 gray completed his masters of education at the university of queensland for a thesis which looked at the history of history teaching from 1953 . gray had been active in the queensland history teachers association since 1978 , and had been one of its executive members from 1979 to 2008 . in the schools , gray was an outstanding leader in the field of teaching . he was the social science co - ordinator at villanova college ( 1984 \u20131991 ) , the head of history department at brisbane girls ' grammar school ( 1991 \u2013 1996 ) , the project officer queensland schools curriculum council ( 1997 \u2013 2000 ) , the head of social science department ( 2001 \u2013 2006 ) and director of elearning ( 2007 \u2013 2012 ) at somerville house . in \u201cretirement\u201d gray took on a new career as a historian and elearning consultant .\nkristen e . braden , director of construction operations , has over 20 years of experience in the construction industry . she holds a bachelor\u2019s degree in civil engineering from vanderbilt university , a master\u2019s of engineering degree from the university of texas and a juris doctor ( j . d . ) from the university of cincinnati . a registered professional engineer ( p . e . ) , ms . braden has extensive experience with both public and private sector projects including water / wastewater , roadways , parks , airports and offshore oil and gas production facilities . since joining h . r . gray , ms . braden has held project management roles on several water and wastewater construction projects . her responsibilities have included project planning and conceptual development ; budget development and estimating ; project set - up and start - up ; and on - site contract administration . in addition , ms . braden has been responsible for the coordination between contractors and resolution of design and layout issues , negotiating contract modifications and resolving construction related questions and conflicts on - site . as director of construction operations , ms . braden will be responsible for staff and diversity development , resource management and strategic planning for h . r . gray .\nmr . gray regularly advises on complex commercial transactions including major it outsourcing projects , joint ventures and strategic alliances , sourcing and procurement , software and ip licensing , data centre and infrastructure services , cloud and \u2018as a service\u2019 agreements , and corporate transactions with a technology focus . mr . gray retains a keen interest in technology policy and regulatory matters such as data privacy , cyber security and telecommunications regulation .\ntoo bad gray won ' t ever get it back as a souvenir . the ball landed in the stands and bounced into the pond behind center field , joining a bevy of baseballs from batting practice .\na member of the syniverse board of directors since january 2011 , stephen c . gray also served as the company ' s president and chief executive officer from 2014 until 2018 . with more than 25 years of experience in the telecommunication industry , mr . gray is the founder of gray venture partners , llc , and he serves as the chairman of imon communications , llc , securitycoverage , inc . , involta , llc , and hh ventures , llc ( d / b / a , readymobile ) . in addition to syniverse , he is a member of the board of directors for commscope , which is a portfolio company of the carlyle group , one of the world ' s premier and most successful private equity firms . mr . gray also previously served as an operating executive with carlyle ' s global telecommunications , media and technology group . previously , mr . gray served in leadership positions at mcleodusa , mci , and telecomusa . mr . gray earned his bachelor of business administration from the university of tennessee . in 2014 , he was recognized for his leadership in mobile by being named a member of the prestigious global telecoms business power 100 list and appointed to the ctia - the wireless association ' s executive committee .\ntracy gray has more than 15 years experience in diversity , community and public affairs , marketing communications . tracy ' s primary responsibilities are management and coordination of operations and strategic direction of gray & associates . prior to gray & associates , he served as director of public relations and diversity program management at images usa , an advertising and public relations agency . tracy designed and managed internal diversity programs , community and public affairs , multicultural advertising public relations and awareness programs for clients that included u . s . army , u . s . navy , mcdonald ' s , cdc , pfizer and the georgia department of community health .\narray ( [ actiondate ] = > 2018 - 01 - 08 [ displaytext ] = > reported by the committee on natural resources . h . rept . 115 - 487 . [ externalactioncode ] = > 5000 [ description ] = > introduced )\ngray launched his drive an estimated 467 feet \u2014 the farthest by any rockies player this season \u2014 and pitched effectively into the sixth inning as colorado beat the cincinnati reds 5 - 3 on a sweltering wednesday night .\nhe has held key hr leadership roles with american science and engineering , c . r . bard , brooks automation and medisense and was the ceo / founder of a software company .\na study by fieldglass revealed that in 2015 the average company\u2019s workforce consisted of 54 % traditional , full - time employees , 20 % contingent workers ( freelancers , interns , and contractors ) , and 26 % that existed in a gray area somewhere between the two ( including remote and part - time workers ) . the researchers predicted that by 2017 , the share of \u201cnontraditional\u201d workers would grow to 25 % contingent , 34 % gray area , and 41 % traditional workers .\nspecializations the moorland gray pharmaceutical and life sciences practice specializes in cross - functional c - suite , divisional leadership , critical management and highly specialized placements across the full range of the life sciences industry sub - sectors . our focus areas include :\ncruising along , gray ran into trouble in the sixth when he allowed three straight hits , including a run - scoring single by eugenio suarez . after tucker barnhart lined a two - out single to load the bases , reliever scott oberg was summoned .\ngray systems , inc . 111 e central ave howey in hills , fl 34737 1 - 800 - 223 - 5457 monday thru thursday : 8 : 30 am - 5 pm friday : 8 : 30 am - 3 : 00 pm gsi @ urltoken\nselected track record the moorland gray pharmaceutical and life sciences practice has completed hundreds of assignments at country , cluster , regional and international levels across the full spectrum of functions for clients ( both multinationals and local organizations ) throughout our sub - sector specializations .\nthey really didn ' t say much , just , ' man , that was crushed , '\ngray said .\ni told them the same thing : ' it felt good . ' i tried to put a good swing on it .\nmoorland gray has become the trusted long - term search partner of choice for a multitude of forward - thinking life sciences organizations that rely on our expertise and comprehensive research - backed executive search process to consistently turn their most critical senior openings into competitive advantages .\nprior to joining h . r . gray , hickman served as the executive director for the ohio facilities construction commission ( ofcc ) managing one of the most noteworthy school construction programs in the united states . he lead efforts to align ohio\u2019s construction authority and resources into a single entity that provides project management services and guides capital projects for state agencies , state - supported universities and community colleges , and most of the state\u2019s public k - 12 schools . this realignment of construction management authority followed a multi - year ohio construction reform initiative which included the first major changes in the method of performing public construction in more than 134 years . these changes , known as the ohio construction reform initiative , altered how public improvement projects are completed and allowed public owners to utilize alternative delivery methods such as general contracting , construction manager at risk ( cmar ) and design - build .\nthe moorland gray pharmaceutical and life sciences practice leadership remains actively engaged throughout the entire search process , serving as the primary point of contact and holding absolute accountability for search delivery at every step of the journey \u2013 from assignment commencement through to candidate engagement , assessment shortlisting , offer management , on - boarding , and beyond .\nprior to joining gray and associates , eileen spent ten years in sales and account management in the human resources training industry . she also has 15 years of corporate hr experience having served as regional human resources manager for a national direct marketing firm and responsible for employee relations , eeo / affirmative action , and recruitment and retention .\ncolorado rockies manager bud black , front left , takes the ball from starting pitcher jon gray , who had given up a single to cincinnati reds ' tucker barnhart during the sixth inning of a baseball game wednesday , july 5 , 2017 , in denver . catcher ryan hanigan is at left . the rockies won 5 - 3 . ( ap photo / david zalubowski )\ngray ( 2 - 0 ) also was solid on the mound , going 5 2 / 3 innings and allowing three runs , two earned , in his second start since a broken bone in his left foot sidelined him for two months . greg holland threw a shaky ninth \u2014 by his standards \u2014 for his 28th save to help the slumping rockies win for the third time in 14 games .\nhistory ought to be personal , and why should we care if it is not . i do care about the passing of russell cowie and ian gray because i came to know them very briefly in 1996 , and at a crucial turning - point in my life , and as well as for cowie . one of the surviving artefacts that i have of my own personal history is a tee - shirt which reads on the front , \u201ccowie\u2019s last stand \u2013 the tour to be sure , history acs / sts 1996\u201d . it was cowie\u2019s last hurrah before his retirement . on the back of the tee - shirt was a list of \u201ccowie quotes\u201d . the second quote listed was , \u201cthat\u2019s a good point neville , but\u2026\u201d . i was an odd - ball history post - doctoral scholar in a class of \u201cyear - one\u201d educationalist post - graduates . it was very frustrating for me in the disjunction between history as academic scholarship and history education as teacher secondary education practice . \u201cthank god\u201d , i was able to find my way out of the latter back to my original pathway , although the journey homeward was something like homer\u2019s odyssey . nevertheless , my encounter with the giants of queensland history education was an important period of learning , even if i had wished it another way . i had got to know ian gray , because my pre - service teaching practicum was at brisbane girls ' grammar school when gray was head of history department . unfortunately , or perhaps fortunately in the long view , completing a practicum at a private school was the kiss of death from the perspective of education queensland , and state education has never been interested in an idea of a scholarly teacher . it is no doubt why cowie and gray worked in the private school sector , because they exemplify what it is to be a scholarly history educator . it is the passion to want to learn much more yourself than you can ever possibly teach others to learn , and it is the desire to be rigorous in learning , and foremost to always to seek further understanding . this is the history that russell cowie and ian gray taught me .\ncowie produced more than 25 history resource books , mostly as the general editor and prime writer . the output has never been seen before or after in queensland history education , and sadly there is little understanding of what is lost in the lack of will to continue to produce large history tomes for the general readership of history students . cowie and gray brought critical ideas to history . in cowie , we find an outstanding liberal internationalist . his historiography is now somewhat dated , but he was never afraid , as the weaker scholars are today , to put a well - structured argument together . he did not put style over substance , and challenged students grasp the terror of critical and continuous reading . attention spans have shortened in the population and the online environment has created a need for more summative formats . cowie and gray understood these needs as well , even before the world wide web , and no student of cowie will ever forget the mountain of newspaper clippings and cartoons , especially the cartoons of david low . in the time before the online environment , cowie taught us that these were the devices to capture the attention of the reader to highlight the salient features . gray became well - known for his ability to use new technologies to help students in their own learning \u2013 individually and collaboratively .\nmy membership of the queensland history teachers association was very brief and distant in time , as was also my two attempts at a career in teaching . the intelligent choice , retrospectively , was to stick to the passion and professional geist , rather than conform to societal expectations of what a person ought to be doing as a career . to put it more simply , i was always a historian as a scholar , not a historian as a teacher , and educationally the real action is in being a scholar , not a teacher . we really only learn by doing what we love , and what is taught to us only supports us in what has to be ultimately self - motivating . russell cowie and ian gray understood that . they represented a high point in history education in queensland . both produced high - quality and locally - produced school textbooks which not only provided teachers with tools for lessons , but were very readable introductions , for queensland secondary students , into history scholarship . gray produced \u201cessentials of history\u201d ( 1988 ) , focusing on the skills of historical research , and \u201cinquiry 1\u201d ( 1995 ) , document - based text for senior modern history students . cowie was a prolific history writer , and established the standard for substantial history reading in queensland schools , primarily with \u201cchallenge and response : a history of the modern world\u201d ( 1976 ) , co - written with j . h . allsopp .\n( sec . 2 ) this bill requires the department of the interior to reissue two rules that removed protections under the endangered species act of 1973 for the gray wolf populations located in wyoming and the western great lakes ( all of wisconsin , michigan , and minnesota , as well as portions of north dakota , south dakota , iowa , illinois , indiana , and ohio ) . in addition , this bill prohibits judicial review of the reissued rules .\nglobal reach while we are rooted in the region , our reach is global . moorland gray\u2019s multinational , multilingual consultants provide a breadth and depth of understanding that enables our clients to access and secure the talent they need , wherever it may be in the world . with office locations and research hubs in major global markets , and experience mobilizing talent to an ever - growing range of locations , our networks , knowledge and scope place us in a truly unique position .\nsearch process the moorland gray search process is uniquely transparent , systematic and thorough . we customize each search strategy to our client\u2019s needs and provide analytical and strategic insight into the market landscape . our pharmaceutical and life sciences partners and practice heads lead each search mandate , consulting with clients in depth to understand stakeholder and organizational requirements for the ideal appointment . we use research - backed market intelligence and carefully honed subject matter expertise in order to translate that understanding into the most suitable strategic approach for each search .\nindustry expertise the pharmaceutical and life sciences industry across the middle east , africa and asia has witnessed considerable progress and growth in recent years on the back of government support measures , favorable demographic and economic factors , and scientific and technological developments . the sector ' s vibrancy has surged in the region , with steady double - digit growth rates and even faster growth across niche areas , such as generics . as the market landscape continues to evolve and prompt the emboldening of organizational growth objectives , the majority of top pharmaceutical and life sciences entities across the region are refining and implementing strategic adjustments to their business models ; often with significant implications for senior human capital and executive talent requirements . with an in - depth understanding of the industry\u2019s changing dynamics and of the critical need for transformational leadership and change management capabilities , moorland gray offers the ideal retained executive search partnership solution through our dedicated , consultative and results - oriented pharmaceutical and life sciences practice .\nplease sign in and use this article ' s on page print button to print this article .\njoyce , formerly vice president and director of business development , now serves as president and chief executive of the company . daily , who has headed the company ' s akron office , becomes chief operating officer .\nalso on staff is george arnold , once the city ' s director of development , who works as a business development specialist .\nthe bulk of its $ 4 million to $ 5 million in annual revenue comes from public works projects , joyce said .\nits high - profile projects include managing construction of handicapped - accessible sidewalk ramps in columbus , upper arlington and westerville .\n\u00a9 2018 american city business journals . all rights reserved . use of and / or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our user agreement ( updated 5 / 24 / 18 ) and privacy policy and cookie statement ( updated 5 / 24 / 18 ) . the material on this site may not be reproduced , distributed , transmitted , cached or otherwise used , except with the prior written permission of american city business journals .\nby utilizing our unique skill set and proactive approach , it is our mission to help each client with their construction project management from conception to completion .\na graduate of the ohio state university with a master\u2019s degree in public administration , mr . merritt has more than 20 years of public sector as well as 15 years of private sector experience in the professional engineering and construction management field . he has held various roles within local and state government , culminating in responsibility for planning , organizing , and directing the city of columbus ohio\u2019s multi - functional public services department with a staff more than 1 , 100 employees . here he established a culture of accountability and results for delivering successful customer service - focused management and cost effective infrastructure planning and construction .\nthat can be utilized to submit your application online . if you encounter any issues , please feel free to\nwe utilize our insight on behalf of our clients to proactively prevent factors that result in change orders , budget overruns , delays , scheduling problems and design errors during construction .\nas your construction manager , our goal is to reduce construction risk , control construction costs , keep the project on schedule , limit impacts on adjacent owner operations , and ensure high construction quality .\ncurb ramp consulting services , has extensive experience working with municipalities and states in providing all necessary professional services including technical , management , administrative , training , and inspection services for curb ramp retrofit programs . our staff can assist communities in resolving american\u2019s with disabilities act (\n) accessibility issues , providing accessible routes and constructing sidewalks and curb ramps that are in compliance with the american\u2019s with disabilities act in the most economical fashion .\ntunnel excavations projects . recognized as a regional leader in underground construction , our services are designed to save money throughout the construction process from preconstruction to project close out . our team provides proactive review and interpretation of contract documents and specifications , resident construction management and inspection services and claims mitigation and analysis .\nbusiness expanded from solely own account goods to hire and reward in the agricultural sector . robert\u2019s son robin showed a keen interest in trucks and diversified into general haulage .\nin 1990 a second rigid was purchased and run as wag - n - drag combination to enable general haulage to be pursued at the same time as farm business . it soon became clear that further trucks were required to meet the demand from general haulage customers .\nthe company is still very closely linked to its farming roots and continues to be involved in the haulage of agricultural goods on and off farm , as well as being a scottish supplier of calcifert granulated lime delivering direct to farm , this works hand in hand with it\u2019s more general cargo .\nthe drawbar combinations have made a comeback in the last few years , this time they are equipped with skeletal timber trailers and cranes , tasked with forestry work , hauling round logs from forest to sawmill .\nrobin\u2019s younger brother carries on the farming enterprise from their home farm . father robert has retired but still maintains a keen interest in both businesses .\nthe company are pleased to announce that we have become a member of the palletline overnight pallet network and look forward to developing more customer links and providing a first class service .\nin 1972 russell cowie became a lecturer in school of education at the university of queensland , after teaching in new zealand , england , and in brisbane at brisbane grammar school , and at the church of england grammar school . he proved himself more history scholar than educator , without losing any flare for teaching . by 1952 , cowie had obtained his bachelor of arts and master of arts ( honours ) degrees at the otago university in new zealand . however , cowie did not obtain his educationalist qualifications until he had already established himself as a history educator ; with a bachelor of education in 1974 , and his doctorate in 1985 ( he had previously a one - year course at the auckland teacher\u2019s college ) . in 1994 he was the recipient of the university of queensland\u2019s excellence in teaching award . in 2012 cowie was awarded the medal of the order of australia ( oam ) for his services to the community as a historian and as an educator .\nneville buch ( pronounced book ) ph . d . is a certified member of the professional historians association ( queensland ) . since 2010 he has operated a sole trade business in history consultancy . he was a q anzac 100 fellow 2014 - 2015 at the state library of queensland . dr buch was the pha ( qld ) e - bulletin , the monthly state association\u2019s electronic publication , and was a member of its management committee . he is the managing director of the brisbane southside history network .\nneville buch ( pronounced book ) ph . d . is a certified member of the professional historians association ( queensland ) . since 2010 he has operated a sole trade business in history consultancy . he was a q anzac 100 fellow 2014 - 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{"id": 55816, "summary": [{"text": "sefaira is a software company specializing in cloud-based computing solutions for high-performance building design .", "topic": 3}, {"text": "in 2011 , sefaira won the green building innovation of the year award at london \u2019s ecobuild .", "topic": 5}, {"text": "the company was founded in 2009 .", "topic": 32}, {"text": "on february 8 , 2016 , trimble inc. announced the acquisition of sefaira ltd . sefaira will join sketchup in the trimble architecture & design division , part of trimble buildings .", "topic": 18}], "title": "sefaira", "paragraphs": ["sefaira : trimble acquires sefaira ltd . , provider of high - performance building design software\nsefaira launches a major upgrade to sefaira architecture , enhancing team collaboration , adding substa . . .\nsefaira\u2019s design guidance functionality is now available within sefaira architecture and will be demonstrated at greenbuild in los angeles this week .\nwelcome to this month\u2019s product update from sefaira . since the start of 2016 , we\u2019ve made some important improvements to both sefaira architecture and sefaira systems . read on to learn more .\npractically speaking , this acquisition means business as usual for customers of sefaira architecture and sefaira systems . they should expect to receive the same great level of service they have become accustomed to from sefaira .\nsefaira ' s founder & ceo , mads jensen , currently has an approval rating of 59 % . sefaira ' s primary competitors are\nnovember 2013 \u2013 sefaira wins 3 awards ! for sefaira , the leader in software for high performance building design , this week three is a magic number . after announcing that sefaira was awarded in the 2013 red herring 100 global awards , sefaira announced that it . . .\nowler has collected 17 screenshots of sefaira ' s website since mar 2013 . the latest sefaira website design screenshot was captured in apr 2018 .\nfor complete information on sefaira\u2019s leadership within the cleantech space , access i3 by visiting i3connect . com\u2014cleantech group\u2019s leading market intelligence platform\u2014and search for sefaira .\n\u00a9 2015 sefaira ltd . patent no . 8 , 768 , 655 ; other patents pending - sefaira user management - si - 0 . 9\nsefaira designs and develops building design software for architects and other designers . sefaira is headquartered in london , england . mads jensen is the founder & ceo of sefaira . sefaira ' s investors include braemar energy ventures , hermes gpe , and silicon valley bank . sefaira ' s main competitors are buildertrend , procore and pantera . as of june 2018 , sefaira has 1 . 1k fans on facebook and 1 . 6k followers on twitter .\nsefaira concept is tailored for designing new buildings while sefaira renew caters to the 25 - times bigger market of retrofitting buildings with energy efficient technology . sefaira offers its software as a service using the power of cloud computing . to get to know sefaira a bit better , i recommend watching mads on ecosummit tv .\nsefaira currently has 1 , 550 followers on twitter . as of july 2013 sefaira had 531 followers . that ' s a 191 percent increase in 4 years\nsefaira currently has 1 , 099 fans on facebook . as of november 2014 sefaira had 160 fans . that ' s a 586 percent increase in 4 years\noctober 2013 \u2013 sefaira for sketchup redefining building design with sefaira for sketchup \u2013 the first software to integrate energy analysis directly into the design process . sefaira for sketchup is a plugin that provides architects with real - time energy . . .\nsince sefaira was founded in 07 / 2009 , it has participated in 2 rounds of funding . in total sefaira has raised $ 20 . 0m . sefaira ' s last funding round was on oct 2013 for a total of $ 9 . 2m\nglassdoor gives you an inside look at what it ' s like to work at sefaira , including salaries , reviews , office photos , and more . this is the sefaira company profile . all content is posted anonymously by employees working at sefaira .\nif you are interested in license pricing for sefaira , please visit our pricing page .\nsefaira systems allow you to download energyplus - input files for validation or further analysis .\nsefaira\u2019s super - fast cloud - based deployment of energyplus delivers reliable results in seconds .\ndata - driven , green building design nets sefaira $ 10 . 8 million | venturebeat\nonce you opt - in , your students will only see the new sefaira architecture .\nsefaira to preview new product at autodesk university that enables unprecedented collaboration betwee . . .\npantera has been one of sefaira ' s top competitors . pantera ' s headquarters is in pleasant prairie , wisconsin , and was founded in 2009 . like sefaira , pantera also competes in the internet software field . pantera generates 27 % of sefaira ' s revenue .\nover the next year , sefaira and trimble will work together to integrate sefaira more closely with sketchup , 3d warehouse and trimble connect \u2014as well as with numerous products from trimble mep .\ntrimble acquires sefaira ltd . - - leading provider of software for high - performance building design\nsefaira systems dramatically accelerates early stage hvac design , empowering hvac engineers to create . . .\nplease leave your contact details , and a sefaira representative will be in touch with you shortly . if you are a student or faculty member , click here for the sefaira education program .\nsefaira performs analysis of energy , carbon , thermal comfort , and renewables with a single click .\ntrimble navigation ltd . acquires sefaira ltd . ; more hvac software news briefs . . . .\nsefaira to preview new shared analysis platform and new product for sustainability specialists at gre . . .\ngiven how things are in other young companies , there is nothing negative to say about sefaira .\nsefaira designs and develops building design software for architects and other designers . sefaira was founded in 07 / 2009 . sefaira ' s headquarters is located in london , england , gb w1d 4ns . it has raised 20 . 0m in 2 rounds . the latest round was in oct 20 . . .\nsefaira systems allows you to deliver on these expectations and build lasting , productive relationships with your clients .\nsefaira is built for designers . its clear , intuitive interface makes it usable for the non - expert .\nsefaira now provides feedback on energy and daylighting trade - offs in autodesk revit . . . . . .\nandrew corney to represent sefaira on panel to discuss modeling tools at ashrae conference . . . . . .\nsefaira\u2019s design guidance connects real - time analysis with the 2030 palette\u2019s library of high - performance design strategies .\nsefaira is designed to provide relevant feedback from the earliest stages of design , while a design is still evolving .\nbuildertrend is a top competitor of sefaira . buildertrend was founded in 2006 , and is headquartered in omaha , nebraska . buildertrend is in the application software industry . buildertrend generates $ 1 . 9m more revenue vs . sefaira .\nsefaira ' s real - time analysis plugins for both trimble sketchup and autodesk revit now use energyplus . . .\nsefaira moves to energyplus as the standard energy simulation engine for its award - winning real - time . . .\nprocore is seen as one of sefaira ' s top competitors . procore is headquartered in carpinteria , california , and was founded in 2002 . procore is in the application software field . procore generates 803 % the revenue of sefaira .\nfor sefaira , the leader in software for high performance building design , this week three is a magic number . after announcing that sefaira was awarded in the 2013 red herring 100 global awards , sefaira announced that it also won the sustainable leaders systems & software innovations award and the environmental data services ( ends ) green economy \u2013 green data award .\nsefaira\u2019s analysis platform , based on the energyplus\u2122 engine , supports powerful collaboration across disciplines . use the same hvac systems and assumptions as the project\u2019s mechanical engineer , and actively share sefaira projects to establish consensus based on defensible analysis and conclusions .\ntrimble recently announced its acquisition of london / new york based sefaira ltd . , a developer of clou . . .\nsunnyvale - based trimble announced this morning that it has acquired sefaira ltd . , the developer of cl . . .\nsefaira offers both sketchup and revit realtime plugins , as well as web apps for deeper comparative and parametric analysis by architects .\nsefaira has employees and is the fifth highest among it ' s top 10 competitors . the top 10 competitors average 214 .\ntrimble has acquired new york and london - based sefaira , which develops cloud - based software for the d . . .\ngreenbuild booth # 3743 - - sefaira , the leader in software for high - performance building design , will . . .\nin this article , the dutch green building council interviews sefaira ' s co - founder peter krebs . sefair . . .\namy , all of us at sefaira are proud to call ehdd an early adopter . it is visionaries like yourself who have guided us over the years . as head of product development for sefaira , i ' d like to provide some additional insight\nwelcome to the sefaira monthly product update . last month , we made some important improvements to our products . read on to\u2026\nwelcome to this month\u2019s product update from sefaira . over the last month , we\u2019ve made some important improvements to our products\u2026 .\napril 2013 \u2013 sefaira is a red herring award winner . red herring announced its top 100 award winners today , including sefaira , a cloud - based energy analysis software company helping the building industry design and retrofit buildings for energy efficiency and . . .\nyou need to opt - in to the new application . we will contact sefaira educational administrators in late march about this process .\ntrimble has announced the acquisition of london / new york - based sefaira ltd . , a leading developer of c . . .\ntrimble acquired new york and london - based sefaira ltd , a developer of cloud - based software for the d . . .\nsydney - [ 10 september 2015 ] - sefaira , the leader in software for high - performance building design , . . .\nwe\u2019ve introduced a new dashboard for sefaira for sketchup that gives architects a quick snapshot of energy and daylight performance as they design .\nsefaira includes 3 different product types and depending on the products you are entitled to you will see different parts of the product .\nmarch 2013 \u2013 sefaira is a finalist for the 2013 red herring top 100 europe award ! sefaira , a cloud - based energy analysis software company helping the building industry design and retrofit buildings for energy efficiency and sustainability , today announced it has . . .\nsefaira is now part of trimble . for up - to - date information and jobs , please see the trimble navigation profile .\ni applied online . the process took 4 + weeks . i interviewed at sefaira ( london , england ) in july 2017 .\nsefaira is a cloud - based application , accessible from anywhere . you can easily share projects with other users , making collaboration simple .\nyour clients want more feedback in early design . sefaira systems allows you to deliver rigorous analysis of many hvac options in record time .\nif you have any questions or concerns related to this new development , please reach out to us at support @ sefaira . com .\nin an interview with carl sterner , assoc . aia , leed ap , director of product marketing at sefaira , he . . .\narchitecture 2030 and sefaira ( a trimble company ) today announced design guidance , a new functionality in sefaira architecture . design guidance uses real - time analysis results in sefaira architecture to deliver customized guidance on how to improve a building\u2019s performance , and points the designer to relevant passive design strategies collated in architecture 2030\u2019s 2030 palette . design guidance was showcased at greenbuild 2016 , taking place this year in los angeles .\nimportantly , with trimble and sketchup , we are expanding sefaira\u2019s reach so that we can now bring performance - based design to designers everywhere .\nsefaira has taken a different approach from other modeling software companies from day one . sefaira systems is a great step forward \u2014 it is a recognition of , and response to , the way engineers work , and moves us towards greater a / e integration at the project onset .\nsefaira is a robust analysis framework that helps users develop an intuitive sense of their design and allows them to respond to performance requirements creatively .\nsefaira ' s revenue is the second highest among it ' s top 10 competitors . the top 10 competitors average $ 2 . 4m .\nsefaira architecture already integrates the 2030 challenge benchmarks directly into its real - time energy analysis , and now the integration of the 2030 palette into sefaira\u2019s design guidance feature connects designers with the most appropriate passive design strategies , based on the energy - use profile of a given design .\nsefaira provides real - time energy and daylighting analysis within trimble sketchup and autodesk revit , and allows direct uploads to the web for detailed analysis .\narchitecture users get the analysis features available in the 3d drawing environment ( revit or sketchup ) . this analysis occurs in the sefaira plugin and includes\ni applied online . the process took 4 + weeks . i interviewed at sefaira ( london , england ( uk ) ) in july 2017 .\nupload native sketchup or revit geometry directly to the sefaira architecture web application . rely on sefaira\u2019s smart defaults to get started , then use parametric analysis to further refine your design\u2019s performance . explore how building orientation , solar shading , materiality , and natural ventilation impact your design\u2019s thermal comfort and energy use .\nsefaira is built for comparison and parametric analysis . cloud computing enables multiple parallel runs letting you explore options quickly and focus in on the best solutions .\nif you are planning to attend greenbuild in washington d . c . , sefaira ' s booth ( # 3743 ) is located in . . .\nsefaira\u2019s awards include 2014 architizer a + award , 2014 architosh aia best of show award and being included in the 2014 global cleantech 100 . sefaira also won gold at the 2013 ecosummit award in berlin as well as the \u201cgreen building innovation of the year\u201d award at london\u2019s ecobuild 2011 . it was included in the red herring top 100 europe list in 2013 and going green global top 200 private companies in 2012 . sefaira has offices in london and new york .\neasy : sefaira architecture is easy to learn and easy to use . alternative specialist tools often require significant training and experience for a user to be effective .\nif you are coming to greenbuild 2015 in washington d . c . , sefaira ' s booth ( # 3743 ) is located in th . . .\ncollaborative : sefaira architecture makes collaboration easier and more impactful . alternative approaches to early - stage perfomance analysis inhibit rather than help collaboration between the architect and engineer .\nsefaira architecture makes it easy to understand how a building\u2019s orientation , form and fenestration impact performance . you can get great insight even without previous performance analysis experience .\nconsistent with sketchup\u2019s track record of interoperability and trimble\u2019s commitment to openness , we\u2019re also planning to maintain and improve sefaira\u2019s functionality for other cad systems , including revit .\nthe pair talk about sefaira concept , the design tool for green build and retrofit that won the innovation future zone competition at this year ' s ecobuild show .\nsefaira architecture makes it easy to understand how a design is performing , and helps users connect the dots between geometry , energy use , daylight performance and potential improvements .\nsefaira lets you get started with only 3 inputs : a model , a location , and a space use . add more detail to your design as it becomes available .\nsefaira systems produces high - quality hvac sizing and energy results directly from architectural revit and sketchup models , enabling you to rapidly compare design options and respond to architectural changes .\nno specific expertise is required . sefaira provides training for new users as part of the subscription as well as access to its published content , learning website and knowledge base .\nsefaira was developed in the uk & the usa . it is supported globally in north & south america , asia , australia , africa , europe and the middle east .\nshow off how you use sefaira ! post your favorite analysis results and report images with the hashtag # sefairaanalysis for a chance to be featured on our social channels . urltoken\nwashington , dc - - ( marketwired ) - - 11 / 18 / 15 - - greenbuild booth # 3743 - - sefaira , the leader in softw . . .\nlondon , united kingdom and new york , ny - - ( marketwired ) - - 10 / 30 / 15 - - sefaira , the leader in softwa . . .\ngiven its early stage of the business , sefaira will need to capitalise quickly on its market advantage before a bigger software provider produces a competitive technology and takes market share .\nsefaira systems produces high - quality hvac sizing and energy results directly from architectural revit and sketchup models , enabling users to rapidly compare design options and respond to architectural changes .\ninteractive data visualizations help you communicate with project collaborators and clients alike . download sefaira\u2019s visual assets to support your design narrative and showcase your firm\u2019s unique performance - based design approach .\nthis opt - in mechanism is meant to ensure that current coursework is not disrupted , and that you have adequate time to prepare new coursework based on the new sefaira architecture .\nsefaira architecture is the only intuitive plug - in enabling building designers to embed performance analysis and gain instant feedback within the crucial three - week bid cycle . sefaira ' s capacity for real - time calculation revolutionizes a building designer ' s ability to identify optimal efficiency strategies , resulting in a 30 - 50 % improvement in a building ' s energy efficiency .\nfounded in 2009 , sefaira is a leader in software for high - performance building design . using sefaira , architects and other building designers now have the real - time analysis capabilities that enable them to practice performance - based design . this enables designers to create buildings that have the very best performance characteristics in terms of energy use , daylighting quality , carbon emissions , thermal comfort , construction and operating costs . sefaira has won a variety of industry awards and has been named as a global cleantech 100 company in 2013 , 2014 and 2015 .\ncredible : sefaira architecture is credible enough to deliver meaningful insights . alternative approaches that are fast enough , like rules of thumb , often lack credibility and aren\u2019t sensitive to design changes .\nsefaira systems dramatically reduces the time required for early - stage hvac design . turnaround time \u2014 from architectural model to good - quality hvac information \u2014 is typically less than 10 minutes .\nenergy and cost are key dimensions of comparison for hvac decisions . sefaira systems provides annual energy use as well as energy cost \u2014 calculated automatically from our database of worldwide utility rates .\nbased sefaira ltd . , a leading developer of cloud - based software for the design of sustainable and high - performance buildings . the acquisition of sefaira expands trimble ' s design - build - operate ( dbo ) portfolio to include tools for designing high - performing buildings early in the conceptual phase of a project . financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed .\npreviously , in the sefaira plugin , energy and daylighting analyses would always run at the same time . so , if you hit\nupdate\n, two analysis runs would initiate .\nfounded in 2009 , today sefaira is the leader in software for high - performance building design . following years of innovation in the application of cloud computing for building design , sefaira was the first company to introduce real - time design performance analysis to the benefit of architects , engineers and other building designers . with sefaira , users can analyze and compare multiple design strategies within a fraction of the time and cost previously required . this includes defining , quantifying , and optimizing the energy , daylighting , water , carbon and financial benefits of relevant design strategies .\ntoday , i\u2019m pleased to announce that trimble has acquired sefaira ltd . , a developer of industry - leading design tools for performance - driven design of buildings . long story short , this means that sefaira is now a trimble product , joining sketchup and the trimble buildings team . we\u2019ve been collaborating together for many years and the time felt right to make the collaboration permanent .\nowners and architects increasingly want their engineering consultants to assess more design options and hvac systems , earlier in the process . sefaira systems enables you to deliver robust insight quickly and cost - effectively .\nsefaira\u2019s business model is software - as - a - service ( saas ) . customers include architectural firms , construction companies , retrofit assessors and utility companies . autodesk is among the company\u2019s competitors .\nat sefaira , we have always seen sketchup as a big source of inspiration for how we wanted to build software . a powerful design tool that \u201cgets out of the way\u201d and lets designers exercise all their creative skills . this is how we wanted to build sefaira , and thus it was natural for us to develop a partnership with trimble following their acquisition of sketchup from google in 2012 .\nthe green building industry currently often uses static building codes and rules - of - thumb to make design decisions . sefaira\u2019s data - driven green building design takes building codes , location - specific building data like weather , renewable energy availability , and a sophisticated building physics engine in order to assess various building strategies . sefaira won the green building innovation of the year award at london\u2019s ecobuild 2011 .\nexpand your firm\u2019s offerings by providing additional performance based design services like investigating low and zero carbon technologies using sefaira architecture\u2019s integrated calculation of passive and active strategies . become a market leader in sustainable design .\nin the long term , we intend to grow the reach and capability of sefaira\u2019s product line , bringing the performance - driven design ethos they champion into the hands of more and more architects and engineers .\nno need to rely on\nrules of thumb\nor hard - to - compare spreadsheets . sefaira systems uses the industry - standard energyplus engine and expert - designed hvac templates to deliver accurate results .\nsefaira just landed a $ 10 . 8 investment to harness cloud computing to crunch large amounts of building design data , allowing it to perform in minutes building design analyses which previously took days or weeks .\nit\u2019s all happening at booth # 1065 ! join us at # a18con june 21 - 22 to get expert advice from the # sefaira & # sketchup team and snag a limited offer promo code . urltoken\nsefaira architecture is a collaborative , cloud - based software that combines an engaging , easy - to - learn interface with validated industry - standard analysis engines . it equips firms who care about building performance to :\nsefaira ' s real - time analysis plugins provide constant feedback on both energy & daylighting metrics as architects work . this frees users to test unlimited design options without worrying about the time or cost of analysis .\nsefaira\u2019s web app for architecture is built for comparative and parametric analysis . cloud computing enables multiple parallel runs with no reduction in speed - - letting users explore options quickly and home in on the best solutions .\nfast : sefaira architecture is fast enough to support the pace of early - stage design and to inform design decisions . other analysis - led approaches can\u2019t keep up with the fluid process of early - stage design .\nwe collaborated with architecture 2030 to provide project - specific guidance based on sefaira analysis and the 2030 palette . rapid analysis and actionable guidance equips you to make the right design decisions that drive high - performing buildings .\nsefaira architecture plugins geometry : users open their existing models in sketchup or revit required inputs : building location & building type additional inputs , including weather information : sefaira\u2019s sketchup and revit plugins offer default building specification values for typical building uses ( residential , office , retail etc . ) these values can be adjusted and updated as the project develops and more detailed data is available using sliders , value input fields , and dropdown menus .\nsefaira architecture provides real - time analysis directly inside sketchup and revit . rapid feedback on both energy and daylighting performance gives you the power to iterate through multiple design decisions without worrying about the time or cost of analysis .\ntoday we are beginning a new phase of our journey . we are excited to announce that \u2013 as of today \u2013 sefaira has been acquired by trimble , and going forward we will be part of trimble\u2019s sketchup group .\nsefaira\u2019s web apps for architecture and systems are built for comparative and parametric analysis . cloud computing enables multiple parallel runs with no reduction in speed - - letting you explore options quickly and home in on the best solutions .\nthere was some hesitation about the fact that sefaira has built their own simulation engine . there are plenty of engines out there that are verified , like doe - 2 , so why fix it if isn ' t broken ? the short answer is that doe - 2 and other engines were built for very detailed , engineering based energy models , and the purpose of sefaira was not necessarily to get the granularity achieved by compliance models , but rather to get quick results that let you compare the general impact of different strategies . furthermore , sefaira minimizes the number of inputs required to get meaningful results which greatly increases the ability of the architect to use the software .\none drawback is that at this point sefaira is only compatible with sketch - up . when the software was developed several years ago , sketch - up was the go - to tool for architects during conceptual design . now that the industry is moving towards revit , sefaira is less applicable as a seamless introduction to the design process , but they are working to remedy that and i am sure they will release a revit plug - in soon .\nin february 2016 , trimble acquired london / new york based sefaira ltd . , a leading developer of cloud - based software for the design of sustainable and high - performance buildings . the acquisition of sefaira expands trimble\u2019s design - build - operate ( dbo ) portfolio to include tools for designing high - performing buildings early in the conceptual phase of a project . sefaira\u2019s solutions enable users to estimate , compare and optimize the energy , water , carbon and financial benefits of relevant design strategies . this allows users to effectively balance the investment between various building strategies , to maximize capital efficiency , minimize energy and water use and create high performing sustainable building designs at low cost .\nwe need early hvac analyses done in ever - shorter turnaround times and with an increasing number of iterations . sefaira systems allows us to respond to our clients\u2019 needs and improve our customer relationships , without challenging our own budget .\nby providing sophisticated performance analysis via an intuitive user interface , sefaira ' s solutions enable users to estimate , compare and optimize the energy , water , carbon and financial benefits of relevant design strategies . this allows users to effectively balance the investment between various building strategies , to maximize capital efficiency , minimize energy and water use and create high performing sustainable building designs at low cost . sefaira analysis can be run with models created in sketchup , trimble ' s flagship building design tool for architects and engineers , as well as with models created in autodesk \u00ae revit . in addition , sefaira provides robust tools that allow engineers and contractors to derive and analyze hvac design scenarios from an architectural model .\nsep participants who have not yet opted - in by september 15th of this year will automatically be moved over to the new sefaira architecture . we will provide more instructions about opt - in settings in the weeks following the launch .\nusing a new cloud - based building simulation tool , sefaira , we are now working more closely than ever with architects to provide low cost analysis services at project inception , which can assist with early justification of a design direction .\ncommunicative : sefaira architecture supports effective communication of projects\u2019 performance by coupling an appealing , highly - visual interface with lots of downloadable visuals such as charts and graphs . other approaches to early - stage performance analysis usually lack quality visual output .\nwe certainly hope you are as excited as we are for this landmark event in our product history . thank you for being a part of sefaira . we wish you the best as you continue to pursue the highest - performing designs !\ncreating high - performing buildings requires that the project team is able to quickly explore design options and understand their impact on building performance . sefaira architecture enables design teams to collaboratively and rapidly analyze passive and active strategies to optimize their building\u2019s performance .\nin the building design community , we found enthusiastic support for our mission , and this is what propelled us forward as we built and released successive versions of our sefaira software . it enabled us to build a great team that in turn created amazing software which today is used by more than 500 leading architecture and engineering firms across more than 40 countries . according to the american institute of architects , sefaira is now the most widely used performance analysis tool by architects across the us .\nevery city has to become a smart green city and every building should go smart green , too . mads jensen , co - founder and ceo , pitches sefaira at eco11 . the uk - and us - based startup offers software for designing sustainable buildings and optimising their energy efficiency and carbon footprint . sefaira is currently in private beta and invites innovative architects and building engineers to test it for new projects . investors are also welcome to join and accelerate the smart green building design revolution .\nmads jensen , co - founder & ceo of sefaira , commented : \u201cbeing named as one of the world\u2019s top 100 cleantech businesses for a third year running is a great honour . this achievement is a credit to the quality and dedication of the team at sefaira . everyone here is passionate about providing software that empowers architects and engineers at more than 500 building design firms globally to design high - performing buildings . it\u2019s great to be recognised for the impact we\u2019re having on this industry . \u201d\nwith sefaira , users can analyse and compare multiple design strategies within a fraction of the time and cost previously required . this includes defining , quantifying , and optimising the energy , daylighting , water , carbon and financial benefits of relevant design strategies .\nhi amy , carl sterner from sefaira here . it ' s been nearly a year since your review , so i thought a quick update might be in order . since you wrote your review , we ' ve released the following new features :\noctober 2013 \u2013 sefaira announced it was named in the prestigious 2013 global cleantech 100 list . the global cleantech 100 list is unique because it highlights the promise of private clean technology companies from all around the world focusing on those companies . . .\nsefaira was founded in 2009 , is based in london and new york and has 30 employees . the $ 10 . 8 million funding round was led by braemar energy ventures in partnership with amsterdam - based chrysalix set and uk - based hermes gpe .\nsefaira offers the industry\u2019s only software for real - time performance based design . this allows design professionals to understand the daylighting , comfort and energy performance of their designs , so that they can create better and higher performing buildings with lower capital and operating costs .\nthe top 10 competitors in sefaira ' s competitive set are buildertrend , procore , pantera , buildtools , plangrid , hyphen solutions , drawingview , assignar , jbknowledge and esub . together they have raised over 263 . 7m between their estimated 2 . 0k employees .\n, general manager of trimble ' s architecture & design division .\nbut today , design is no longer just about aesthetics . architects need to consider building performance in a more intuitive way , and be able to collaborate better with the engineers who design the systems that make buildings work . we have been a development partner with sefaira for years now , and we are excited to increase our commitment to this space by adding sefaira ' s tools into trimble ' s portfolio of products for building designers and engineers .\n. their paths crossed at a technology strategy board event on the energy efficient whitehall competition a year ago . jensen and his co - founder at sefaira , us green building engineer and technology entrepreneur peter krebs , were developing sefaira concept , and worked with schneider ' s the facility as a key partner to trial the product . this month the effort was rewarded when sefaira concept won the innovation future zone competition at this year ' s ecobuild event in london . the award was sponsored by the chartered institute of building and awarded by the technology strategy board , the engineering and physical sciences research council and the modern built environment ' s knowledge transfer network . the winning innovation is a web - based application incorporating interlinked engines to allow forecasting of energy and water use , as well as carbon emissions .\nsince 2012 , the sefaira software for high - performance building design has enabled architects to quickly analyze building performance at the earliest stages of design . \u201cwe\u2019re taking our support for performance - based design a step further by providing users with project - specific design guidance , \u201d said sefaira\u2019s product manager kerger truesdell . \u201clet\u2019s say the biggest driver of energy use in your building is cooling , followed by lighting . design guidance will surface relevant links to the 2030 palette identifying passive strategies to reduce cooling load and strategies to reduce lighting loads . \u201d\nour investment in sefaira allows us to use simple sketchup models to quickly compare options for building massing , orientation , windows and shading design , with the software\u2019s rigorous analysis engine capable of providing instant feedback on internal temperatures , daylight levels , building energy use and running costs .\nfurther , as you suggest , we are committed to enabling performance based design for all architects and this includes supporting all design platforms . while we are committed to building seamless integration with revit , we offer tips to allow designers to analyze their revit models using sefaira concept .\nat sefaira , our mission is to help architects and engineers integrate sustainable thinking into building design , at the earliest stage of development , when these decisions have the maximum long - term impact . we create easy to use software , which fits with your established workflows to revolutionise energy efficient , concept stage design . our flagship product , sefaira concept , is now used by more than 100 leading architectural practices worldwide to create optimised , sustainable , high performance buildings . by providing sophisticated analysis via an intuitive web interface , sefaira helps users define , quantify and optimize the energy , water , carbon and financial benefits of relevant design strategies . designers are then able to balance the investment between various building strategies , to maximize capital efficiency , minimize energy and water use and create the highest performing sustainable building designs at optimum cost . at ecobuild 2013 we will be hosting a competition at booth n427 in the it zone , challenging design professionals to test out our sefaira concept software . we\u2019ll be offering a free concept license for one year to the entrant who can achieve the highest level of energy efficiency for our mystery building !\njune 2013 \u2013 sefaira wins eco13 award gold medal in berlin ecosummit berlin 2013 was a blast . \u201cthe best event out there , \u201d says rene savelsberg of chrysalix set , who was very happy to receive on stage the ecosummit award 2013 gold medal for his smart . . .\nnot many years ago it would have been difficult in europe for a tech company with a great idea to get the level of funding and support sefaira has , it is encouraging that we are starting to see more and more examples of well funded and supported companies in this field .\nworking with sefaira , we think we can make a positive impact on the design of buildings . we\u2019d like to make performance - driven design as quick and capable as sketchup . simple enough to be useful\u2026 and maybe now , useful enough to make a real impact on the built environment .\nas ed mazria put it when we first launched sefaira for sketchup last year : \u201carchitects\u2013we\u2019re like kids . we want to design buildings . \u2026 you give us a real - time box in the corner , and we\u2019ll get under the 2030 challenge target every single time . \u201d we agree .\nluckily , there are smart people in the world who have recognized the importance of early - stage performance - based design and studied how to fold it into the real - time flow of exploring and iterating upon a design . these are our friends . . . now our colleagues at sefaira .\nred herring announced its top 100 award winners today , including sefaira , a cloud - based energy analysis software company helping the building industry design and retrofit buildings for energy efficiency andsustainability . red herring top 100 recognizes europe\u2019s leading private companies and celebrates these startups\u2019 innovations and technologies across their respective industries .\nsefaira has created market changing software that enables the real - time design of energy efficient buildings . the unique software provides real - time building physics analysis from a cloud - based platform , enabling architects to make data driven design decisions whilst designs are being created , therefore integrating sustainability from the earliest project stages .\nlondon , uk \u2013 26 january 2016 , 1am gmt : sefaira , the leader in software for high - performance building design , today announced it was named in the prestigious 2015 global cleantech 100 , produced by cleantech group , whose mission is to connect corporates to sustainable innovation through its i3 connect platform and global events .\n, ceo of sefaira .\njoining forces with trimble will allow us to expand the reach of our tools much further , bringing performance analysis to many more architects around the world . this is an exciting milestone in our journey towards a future where building design is synonymous with high - performance , resulting in a built environment that is truly sustainable .\nsefaira currently supports revit 2013 and 2014 , and will likely add support for more recent versions of revit going forward . ( check back soon - - we move quickly . ) vasari is not supported ; however , there ' s a workaround in which you can bring a vasari model into revit and use\nmass by face\ntools to create a model that can be analyzed .\nsefaira architecture web app geometry : the user\u2019s massing is uploaded to the web apps via the sketchup or revit plugins . required inputs : building location & building type additional inputs , including weather information : weather data is automatically set based on building location , but this ( and other specification values ) can be manually overwritten in the graphic user interface via text boxes , sliders or drop down menus\nwe have recently launched us department of energy energyplus as a 2nd engine to do thermal comfort analysis in sefaira concept . unlike other software that deploy sophisticated energy modeling engines , our implementation of energyplus autoscales with the complexity of your design , in order to balance speed of simulation and accuracy . this implies that as a designer , your design process is enhanced due to rapid simulations that enables iterative design .\nsefaira concept enables architects and project teams to create better performing buildings with a powerful web - based sustainability analysis platform . it performs whole - building analysis of energy , water , carbon , and renewable energy potential , while an intuitive interface allows for fast , iterative exploration of design options . concept allows you to combine creativity and analytic insight to design buildings that are both elegant and highly sustainable . \u2014 urltoken\nhow do we work that magic ? high - quality inputs can be derived from some basic project data : building type , location , and a baseline such as ashrae 90 . 1 . in addition , sefaira for sketchup automatically interprets the model ( understanding walls , roof , glazing , etc . ) behind the scenes . these \u201cinvisible\u201d features free architects to do what they do best : design great buildings .\njensen continues : \u201csefaira develops software that helps architects and engineers to better understand the expected performance of their buildings during the earliest design phases . this has been a very important problem to solve on our journey towards a more sustainable built environment , but we are not done yet . our team is currently working hard on some exciting new releases for 2016 that will continue to transform the way buildings are created . \u201d\ni believe vasari is using green building studio to perform energy analysis and this program does not allow for the amount of control of transparency i found with sefaira . this issue always concerns me because if i don ' t know the data that is going into the simulation , how can i trust the data that is coming out of it ? the solar analysis tools migrated from ecotect , however , are very useful !\noverall , i find the balance between control and specificity and ease of use to be very well achieved with sefaira . the interface allows one to rely on automatic\ntypical\ninputs for things like control temperature and lighting power density , but also allows a more sophisticated user to fine tune and control these inputs as well . this level of transparency and control is what is missing from free tools like comfen , and can be important in specialized building typologies .\nsefaira is continually upgrading itself and adding new features , which is another positive sign . the industry changes rapidly , and generally , they are able to respond and update the software in a timely manner . one such recent addition , is the capability to perform overheating analysis , which is critical in the uk for code compliance . while this is not usually an issue in the us , the ability to simulate comfort as well as energy use will only improve our buildings as we move forward .\nin 2009 , peter krebs and i founded sefaira with a mission to democratize the design of sustainable and high - performing buildings . from day 1 , we aspired to transform the building design process , and we took an uncompromising approach as we sought to push the boundaries of what technology could accomplish for building designers . in particular , we wanted to empower architects with the most sophisticated cloud computing power , in order to deliver something that had never before been possible \u2013 real - time performance analysis ( principally energy and daylight ) of 3d building models .\nthis press release contains forward - looking statements regarding the business operations and prospects of trimble , including the impact of the sefaira acquisition on trimble ' s ability to better serve its customers in the building and construction market . these forward - looking statements are subject to change , and actual results may materially differ due to certain risks and uncertainties . factors that could cause or contribute to changes in such forward - looking statements include , but are not limited to ( i ) realizing the anticipated benefits of the acquisition , ( ii ) trimble ' s ability to strengthen its portfolio serving its customers in building and construction market through the acquisition , including its ability to quickly and effectively integrate the sefaira software products and services with its trimble buildings ' design - build - operate solutions , and ( iii ) the risks and uncertainties associated with unexpected expenditures or assumed liabilities that may be incurred as a result of the acquisitions . more information about potential factors which could affect trimble ' s business and financial results is set forth in reports filed with the sec , including trimble ' s quarterly reports on form 10 - q and its annual report on form 10 - k . all forward looking statements are based on information available to trimble as of the date hereof , and trimble assumes no obligation to update such statements .\nalmost 2 years ago , ehdd signed on as early adopters of sefaira , a new energy modeling tool built specifically for architects to use in the early stages of the design process . . . also known as the holy grail . the team based in london and new york came to our office as part of a tour around the country to try to convince firms to buy into the program in exchange for an opportunity to provide feedback and input that would help develop the tool . i was skeptical at first , but after hearing the presentation and some very satisfactory answers to what i must admit was an onslaught of very specific and technical questions , ehdd signed on , and here ' s why .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nthe list charts the top 100 cleantech companies judged most likely to make a significant market impact over the next 5 - 10 years \u2022 join the live online chat on the future of cleantech , thursday 10 october from 4 . 30pm to 5 . 30pm bst\nthe global cleantech 100 lists the cleantech companies judged most exciting , innovative and significant . photograph : valentin flauraud / reuters\nthe fifth annual global cleantech 100 provides a snapshot of the most exciting , innovative and potentially significant cleantech companies .\nthis year , 9 , 125 total nominations were whittled down to a final 100 via a three stage process . nominations came from worldwide experts as well as\npassive\nnominations derived from analysing market data , taking votes of confidence in a company ' s ability to achieve high growth and high - market impact from market transactions , and major customer and partnership announcements .\nthese nominations made a longlist of 5 , 864 companies ( up 13 % on last year ) . a weighting and filter system was applied to score each company against a complex set of criteria , which produced a shortlist of 300 companies . the shortlist was then presented to a panel of 90 experts ( listed below ) , which voted for the final 100 .\nsoftware and cloud - based services for utilities , grid operators and end users . s\nprovider of compact , energy - efficient and chemicals - free water and wastewater treatment solutions for municipal and industrial clients as well as oil - water separation systems .\nprovider of turnkey 3 . 2 mw to 6 . 4 mw flash type modular wellhead geothermal power plants\ndesigner and manufacturer of low maintenance , energy efficient and recyclable led luminary products and systems suitable for homeowners , retailers and the building sector .\nprovider of intelligent grid software and clean energy solutions , including electric power grid and alternative energy technologies and services .\ndeveloper of high - efficiency organic light - emitting diodes ( oled ) and organic solar cells ( osc ) engineered with the manipulation of proprietary organic materials for architectural design , medical applications , home lighting and electronic devices .\nprovider of fixed - bed biofilm activated sludge ( fbas ) wastewater treatment plants in urban and residential population centers .\nfor more detail about the panelists , visit the cleantech group ' s site join the community of sustainability professionals and experts . become a gsb member to get more stories like this direct to your inbox\nwe have switched off comments on this old version of the site . to comment on crosswords , please switch over to the new version to comment . read more . . .\n\u00a9 2016 guardian news and media limited or its affiliated companies . all rights reserved .\nthe global cleantech 100 represents the most innovative and promising ideas in cleantech . featuring companies that are best positioned to solve tomorrow\u2019s clean technology challenges , global cleantech 100 is a comprehensive list of private companies with the highest potential to make the most significant market impact .\nthis list is collated by combining proprietary cleantech group research data , with weighted qualitative judgments of hundreds of nominations , and specific inputs from a global 100 - person expert panel . to qualify for the list , companies must be independent , for - profit , cleantech companies that are not listed on any major stock exchange .\nthis year , a record number of nominations were received : 6 , 900 distinct companies from 60 countries . these companies were weighted and scored to create a short list of 323 companies . short - listed nominees were reviewed by cleantech group\u2019s expert panel , resulting in a finalised list of 100 companies from 17 countries ."]}
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", "topic": 0}], "title": "t j hughes", "paragraphs": ["t . j . hughes service station , formerly known as straddle service station is a service station and supermarket on the border at belleek co . fermanagh .\nin 1905 the telephone came to hughes springs . in 1911 the town incorporated . a . m . shelton was the first mayor , and the alderman were t . j . cook , w . l . cloninger , a . l . glass , b . j . mcmillam , and j . t . barfield . these posts have been thankless jobs since their start .\nin expanding overseas , the company named its european stores t . k . maxx , differentiating the brand from a british discount chain called t . j . hughes . tjx is launching another home - furnishings chain in the u . s . this summer called homesense .\nnagao y , suzuki t , shimizu a , kimura t , seki r , adachi t , inoue c , omae y , kamei y , hara i , et al . sox5 functions as a fate switch in medaka pigment cell development .\nadrian simcox , sales director t : 0161 907 9745 e : adrian . simcox @ urltoken\ntjx rolled out an e - commerce site for t . j . maxx in 2004 , but shut it down a year later . it didn & apos ; t relaunch the site until 2013 . the online operation now has its own buyers to minimize overlap with what is sold in stores .\nrichard frost , senior digital staff writer t : 0161 907 9752 e : richard . frost @ urltoken\ntjx doesn & apos ; t offer discounts or promotions . items that don & apos ; t sell within a month are marked down and moved to clearance racks . most are sold after one or two markdowns .\nthe owner of t . j . maxx and marshalls has seen sales at stores open at least a year rise for 33 straight quarters . its annual sales exceed those of nordstrom inc . and j . c . penney co . combined . the company & apos ; s market value is almost seven times that of macy & apos ; s inc . , which was once the more valuable company .\nirion u , frohnhofer hg , krauss j , colak champollion t , maischein hm , geiger - rudolph s , weiler c , nusslein - volhard c . gap junctions composed of connexins 41 . 8 and 39 . 4 are essential for colour pattern formation in zebrafish .\nkimura t , nagao y , hashimoto h , yamamoto - shiraishi y , yamamoto s , yabe t , takada s , kinoshita m , kuroiwa a , naruse k . leucophores are similar to xanthophores in their specification and differentiation processes in medaka .\nbagnara jt , matsumoto j , ferris w , frost sk , turner wa , jr , tchen tt , taylor jd . common origin of pigment cells .\nfrohnhofer hg , krauss j , maischein hm , nusslein - volhard c . iridophores and their interactions with other chromatophores are required for stripe formation in zebrafish .\nnagy k . mechanism of inactivation of single sodium channels after modification by chloramine - t , sea anemone toxin and scorpion toxin .\nkhan ar , lemeignan m , molgo j . effects of toxin ii from the sea anemone anemonia sulcata on contractile and electrical responses of frog skeletal muscle fibres .\n[ \u2026 ] demise to move into hartlepool for the first time , i\u2019d be surprised if some of the 51 sites left vacant by tj hughes\u2019 collapse don\u2019t end up in bhs\u2019s hands . in sunderland , for example , the tj hughes site in high [ \u2026 ]\nin 1856 , reece hughes moved from his old farm one mile east of hughes springs . at this point the old brick house was\nlacosta am , canudas j , gonzalez c , muniesa p , sarasa m , dominguez l . pax7 identifies neural crest , chromatophore lineages and pigment stem cells during zebrafish development .\nsales at u . s . t . j . maxx and marshalls stores average roughly $ 332 a square foot , higher than that of macy & apos ; s and kohl & apos ; s , whose store sales approximate $ 188 and $ 186 per square foot respectively , according to investment research firm evercore isi .\nj . t . barfield ran a livery stable . it was located in a wooden building where vestal\u2019s tire store is today ( presently closed ) . he took care of people\u2019s horses . a sideline to the business was a horse - drawn taxi . customers were transported around town in a surrey with the fringe on top .\ntj hughes registered office hughes house , london road , liverpool , merseyside , l3 8ja , united kingdom company registration number 6865192 vat no . 971786961\nit makes sense following lewis buying the rights to the tj hughes name last year , along with buying four of the former tj hughes stores .\n, atop a fine victorian tower on london road . everyone on merseyside knows tj hughes as the best and most beloved bargain store in town \u2013 and across england . the shop was founded by my mother ' s father , thomas j hughes , in 1912 , in a much smaller building nearby . since then , as a book called\nfor deliveries that require a signature , our courier will post a card after the first unsuccessful attempt so you can call the courier to re - arrange a suitable delivery time . if after 3 days they haven ' t heard from you , they will try to deliver . if you haven ' t made contact with them within 5 days the order will be returned to tj hughes .\nfive years after it closed , tj hughes is set to return to maidstone .\nby 1883 hughes springs boasted a population of two hundred . from information obtained from\nresolver is not affiliated to , linked with or otherwise endorsed by tj hughes .\nlacosta am , muniesa p , ruberte j , sarasa m , dominguez l . novel expression patterns of pax3 / pax7 in early trunk neural crest and its melanocyte and non - melanocyte lineages in amniote embryos .\nlewis ' s home retail is wholly owned by the juneja family . the company bought six tj hughes stores and the tj hughes brand out of administration in 2011 .\ndutton ka , pauliny a , lopes ss , elworthy s , carney tj , rauch j , geisler r , haffter p , kelsh rn . zebrafish colourless encodes sox10 and specifies non - ectomesenchymal neural crest fates .\ntj hughes is now in the hands of administrators . photograph : peter byrne / pa\ndepartment of neurology , howard hughes medical institute , massachusetts general hospital , boston 02114 .\nwhether you\u2019re looking for clothing , electricals , health & beauty products or things for your home and garden , we regularly add new products to the tj hughes sale section , so it\u2019s worth checking back frequently to make sure you don\u2019t miss out on any real bargains .\nkawakami a , kimura - kawakami m , nomura t , fujisawa h . distributions of pax6 and pax7 proteins suggest their involvement in both early and late phases of chick brain development .\nlister ja , robertson cp , lepage t , johnson sl , raible dw . nacre encodes a zebrafish microphthalmia - related protein that regulates neural - crest - derived pigment cell fate .\nby 1847 , reece hughes founded a new town at a chalybeate spring one mile west of his home . he named the town hughes springs . here , camp meetings were held here and a boarding school was established by potton . the town eventually dwindled away because reece hughes and col . w . b . aikin bought up all of the land in that section forcing people less wealthy to go west . by 1848 there was scarcely anything left of the first town . the children of reece hughes , joined by dr . j . h . mclean , under a contract with the east line and red river railway company , laid off and founded the present day hughes springs .\nthanks for visiting the rsvpselling website . we are now inviting you to receive regular sales leadership insights from best selling author and keynote speaker , tony j hughes . to confirm free subscription simply click the above button . no spam and no solicitation ; just thought leadership content on leadership and business - to - business selling .\nthe homeware , menswear and beauty retailer was founded in liverpool in 1912 by thomas hughes .\nhughes springs residents are proud of their past and look forward to the future with excitement and confidence . additional information about the history of hughes springs area can be found in the following :\nthe texas state gazeteer and business directory of 1882 - 83 : hughes springs had an express and telegraph office , a steam gin , saw and grist mill , and good schools . cotton and lumber were exported . j . f . jones was postmaster and daily mail was delivered by rail . businessman listed in the directory included :\nthat leaves 53 still on the auction block \u2013 more than a month after tj hughes collapsed .\nthe homewares , menswear and beauty retailer was founded in the city in 1912 by thomas hughes .\nthe purchase of tj hughes is the latest in a string of retail deals for ppm ventures .\nthe first part of the twentieth century hughes springs was a rough town . the local saloons were\ntj hughes is to reopen its store in middlesbrough\u2019s captain cook square , it has been confirmed .\ni like hunting for clothes ,\nsaid 18 - year - old bailey mizell , who visits the t . j . maxx near her home in windsor , n . c . , about once a week .\nif you find something , then you feel like you & apos ; ve scored a deal .\none of her favorite purchases this year has been a $ 250 calvin klein peacoat that she bought for $ 80 .\ntjx & apos ; s roots date to the 1970s , when the first two t . j . maxx stores selling low - price clothing and home furnishings opened in central massachusetts . a reorganization of the chain & apos ; s parent in the 1980s resulted in the formation of a new company named tjx that went on to launch the homegoods furnishings chain and acquire other off - price retailers including its rival marshalls and sporting goods company sierra trading post .\nkelsh rn , brand m , jiang yj , heisenberg cp , lin s , haffter p , odenthal j , mullins mc , van eeden fj , furutani - seiki m , et al . zebrafish pigmentation mutations and the processes of neural crest development .\nodenthal j , rossnagel k , haffter p , kelsh rn , vogelsang e , brand m , van eeden fj , furutani - seiki m , granato m , hammerschmidt m , et al . mutations affecting xanthophore pigmentation in the zebrafish , danio rerio .\nfontaine b , khurana ts , hoffman ep , bruns ga , haines jl , trofatter ja , hanson mp , rich j , mcfarlane h , yasek dm , et al . hyperkalemic periodic paralysis and the adult muscle sodium channel alpha - subunit gene .\nmartin fisher , head of e - commerce at tj hughes , said : \u201cthe launch of the new website marks a new chapter for tj hughes online . e - commerce is now a huge focus for the business and is key to the continued success of the tj hughes brand in the future . tj hughes are extremely pleased to announce the launch of our new online store which represents months of hard work by all involved , and we hope the site is well received by tj hughes customers . \u201d\ndiscount retailer tj hughes has unveiled a new online store to help improve the experience for digital customers .\nliquidation specialists ga europe have acquired the debt of department store chain tj hughes for an undisclosed sum .\nreading \u2013 the joshua principle . leadership secrets of selling . hughes , tj . ( 2010 ) .\ngiven that a limited online presence and over - rapid expansion in the wrong locations were factors in tj hughes\u2019 collapse the first time , this new strategy should ensure that tj hughes has a more sustainable future .\nin 1966 there was heavy flooding in downtown hughes springs . it certainly wasn\u2019t the first time for flooding , but it probably was the worst . an eighteen - car train wreck occurred just east of downtown in 1971 . it was spectacular to see how high those boxcars were piled up ! fortunately no lives were lost .\nin 1855 a colonel potton established the first school in hughes springs . he operated the school for about 15 years as a boarding school . in 1856 reece hughes was prospering , so he built a four story mansion on his plantation . for years the hughes plantation was the center of social activity for the area .\nstretford mall bosses are celebrating the return of department store tj hughes \u2013 which will create 40 new jobs .\ntj hughes is the latest in a long line of established high street names to fall on hard times .\nminchin je , hughes sm . sequential actions of pax3 and pax7 drive xanthophore development in zebrafish neural crest .\nmr jack added : \u201ctj hughes will continue to trade as we look for a buyer of the chain .\npaul barrett\u2019s az nga has acquired another financial planning business , this time farrow hughes mulcahy financial . . .\ncarole cusa , 65 , used to shop at saks fifth avenue and bergdorf goodman when she worked as a real estate broker in manhattan . she began shopping at t . j . maxx after retiring .\nat this point in my life i & apos ; m not going to spend as much as i used to on clothes ,\nshe said . ms . cusa recently bought a lilly pulitzer dress for $ 39 . 99 and a pair of ralph lauren jeans for $ 34 . 99 .\ndiscount department store group tj hughes has revealed like - for - like sales growth of 4 % over christmas .\nthings began to change in 1877 when the hughes family deeded land to the east line and red river railroad . a narrow gauge line was built from shreveport to hughes springs and eventually on west . the hughes family saw the possibility for great growth for their little community . howell r . hughes , reece\u2019s son , laid out lots available for sale around the springs . on july 4 , 1878 an excursion train came to hughes springs from shreveport , making stops all along the way to pick up passengers . once the train reached hughes springs , passengers were treated to a picnic at the spring park and shown lots available for sale . a number of visitors purchased land for sale , a number of visitors purchased land , including thomas brooks keasler , who built a home near the park and the next year opened a general store at the corner of the railroad line and then main road . the t . b . keasler store was a hughes springs institution from its opening in 1879 throughout the store\u2019s eighty year existence .\ncourts death of olympic cyclist chris boardman ' s mum\nwas an accident\n, court hears when asked who was to blame for the death of carol boardman , liam rosney said\nnobody . if anything she shouldn\u2019t have been there\nmore than 2 , 700 high street jobs could go in weeks at tj hughes \u2013 the bust department store chain .\nadministrators today sold the tj hughes brand \u2013 along with just four of the group\u2019s 57 stores \u2013 to new owners .\nmore than 80 jobs are to be created with the return of department store tj hughes to a preston shopping centre .\ndiscount department store chain tj hughes has reopened its birkenhead branch , more than a year after it closed its doors .\nabout 1980 something happened in washington , d . c . which had a great impact on hughes springs . oil was\nto help you get the best response from your tj hughes complaint resolver guides you through every step of the process .\nlafon was previously chief executive of claire ' s accessories , and led the sale of tj hughes in the uk .\nthe year 1929 brought two things to hughes springs . arkla gas introduced natural gas through its pipeline . many conveniences were introduced as a result of the gas power . when news of the stock market crash reached hughes springs , some residents laughed that what happened in new york wouldn\u2019t affect hughes springs . they were so wrong . for several years few jobs were available , and no one seemed to have any money . a local movie theater proved to be a popular diversion . folks could forget their problems for a few hours , and imagine they were in a world far away from their problems .\nusing resolver , you can submit an issue about 3 services offered by tj hughes . your case will be sent to the correct person or team at tj hughes and escalated at the correct times , to the correct person , if required .\nwomen of the town joined the national women\u2019s christian temperance movement and marched in picket lines in front of the saloons until they were closed . about a dozen brave women in long white dresses were parading in front of a saloon on the east end of town . two women who participated were mrs . h . l . d . ( ella ) jenkins , and mrs . j . w . ( lizzie ) reeder . the nation w . c . t . u . movement brought about prohibition , which made the sale of alcohol a national crime .\nfor both middlesbrough and sunderland , however , the challenge will be to find large retailers that aren\u2019t already represented in those locations . of the two , middlesbrough is arguably the better unit , anchoring the modern captain cook square shopping centre close to the prime linthorpe road thoroughfare ; sunderland\u2019s , in high street west , is in a fairly central location close to the bridges shopping centre , but suffers from being an older , less attractive property that hasn\u2019t been much improved since it housed a branch of littlewoods .\nthe distribution centre for discount department store chain tj hughes has closed and 116 members of staff there have been made redundant .\nga europe bought the chain ' s \u00a310m debt last week and is overseeing clearance sales at the 56 tj hughes stores .\ndiscount department store operator tj hughes has reported like - for - like sales growth of 4 % over the christmas period .\nsome brands won & apos ; t let tjx sell their products online because they don & apos ; t want the items to be easily searchable at lower prices . for certain brands that allow online sales , shoppers have to click on items before they can see brand names . the restraints are similar to those in the physical world , where some companies do not allow tjx to advertise their brands . advertising individual labels is not part of tjx & apos ; s marketing strategy , ms . mcconnell said .\ncermak t , doyle el , christian m , wang l , zhang y , schmidt c , baller ja , somia nv , bogdanove aj , voytas df . efficient design and assembly of custom talen and other tal effector - based constructs for dna targeting .\ntj hughes worked 13 - hour days and made all the decisions . he had\na natural flair for fashion and as a result , as well as one of the cheapest , he also had one of the most attractive shops in liverpool\n, writes leston . but in 1932 , the official history continues ,\nthomas began to feel the strains of his success \u2026 he faced a formidable task trying to keep track of everything singlehandedly . consequently , his health began to suffer \u2026 so , on 19 february 1932 , thomas j hughes finally retired from his business .\ntj hughes managing director anil juneja said : \u201ci\u2019m delighted to announce that tj hughes is returning to preston and to its original premises . it\u2019s fantastic news for the town and local economy . we\u2019re really looking forward to seeing people back in the store . \u201d\ntj hughes called in the administrators in june - putting 4 , 000 jobs at risk - after a difficult period of trading .\nthe victorian tower bearing the name of tj hughes . audley house became synonymous with liverpool . photograph : christopher furlong / getty images\nbosses say the move is the latest stage in tj hughes managing director anil juneja\u2019s plan to rebuild the group as a national chain .\nlewis home retail ltd has retained a total of eight of the original tj hughes shops , including the liverpool store on london road .\ntj hughes was the subject of a management buy - out in 2003 but has struggled for some time against a difficult market background .\nthe jobs of more than 30 staff at kidderminster department store tj hughes are hanging in the balance after the company went into administration .\ntj hughes\u2019 new owners , lewis\u2019s home retail ltd , are set to re - open the flagship store in the heart of birkenhead .\ntj hughes is eyeing up the potential of bhs and b & q sites as it plans its expansion in the northwest of england .\ndr . mclean asked reece hughes to give an additional 50 acres to the methodist church to establish a university in hughes springs . hughes decided that there was a limit to his generosity , and did not consent to the request . the land needed for the university was acquired in georgetown . dr . mclean helped to establish southwestern university there and served as president of the institution for a number of years .\nthe tj hughes online holiday shop has a range of luggage , suncare , footwear , sunglasses , cameras , audio and camping equipment to help make your holidays as inexpensive as possible . check out the range of clothing and accessories available for all the family . the latest brands are available at the best prices from underwear to topwear . you can also find a range of gifts and toys for the whole family whilst shopping online at tj hughes . browse the online site to find the latest bargains from tj hughes . click for tj hughes online shopping\nfamily run discount department store , tj hughes , specialise in home and fashion , fragrance and cosmetics , technology and electrical goods . with an aim to provide savvy shoppers with premium brands at affordable , competitive prices , tj hughes has been a leading name in discount goods since 1912 . currently operating from 20 stores across the uk and expanding rapidly , tj hughes came to visualsoft to help bolster their online position .\nour website uses cookies . cookies enable us to provide the best experience possible and help us understand how customers use our website . our site won ' t work without them . by continuing to use our website you accept our use of cookies . find out more about cookies . \u00d7\nthe 1914 / 1915 edition of the texas gazeteer listed hughes springs with a population of 700 . other facts listed include , on the m . k . & t . ry . , in cass county , 20 miles east of linden , the county seat , and 150 east of dallas . has churches , schools , 2 banks , a weekly newspaper , saw , shingle and flour mills , cotton gins , etc .\nthe tj hughes brand \u2013 100 years old next year \u2013 and the four biggest stores were bought by liverpool - based supplier benross group .\ntwenty - two tj hughes stores will close in the next two weeks with the loss of 1 , 062 jobs , administrators have confirmed .\ntj hughes , which has 52 stores , increased turnover 9 . 1 % to \u00a3261 . 3m in its year to january 31 2009 .\nbecause of his strong , outspoken union sentiments , reece hughes made many bitter enemies in the radical secession movement . as the war progressed , this sentiment grew stronger against him , until towards the war , a petition was sent to gen . kerby smith , the commanding officer of the confederate trans - mississippi department , to have hughes executed as a public enemy . through the counter influence of hughes\u2019 friends , this movement failed .\ntj hughes , the discount department store chain , has announced that its middlesbrough store will reopen next week , at 10am on wednesday 3 october .\nnational department store tj hughes is set to open in st helens on thursday , june 16 , a spokeswoman for the chain told the star .\none of the positives of ww ii was the construction and establishment of lone star steel defense plant , seven miles southwest of hughes springs . the nation must have steel , if it was to win a war and progress as a nation , and the hughes springs area was rich in iron ore , so hughes springs native , congressman wright patman , helped to get the men and money together to make the steel mill a reality .\nlewis ' s home retail , which is wholly owned by the juneja family , bought six tj hughes stores and the tj hughes brand out of administration in 2011 and has since overseen the rapid expansion of the business . in october 2016 , insider reported that the new preston branch of tj hughes ( pictured ) was the 19th store to be reopened by lewis ' s home retail , which currently employs approximately 2 , 000 workers .\n\u201cusdaw will be doing all it can to help members recover any monies they are owed once the shutters finally come down on tj hughes . \u201d\nand kim beattie , marketing manager for lewis\u2019s home retail ltd , said customers can expect to see a fresher , revamped version of tj hughes .\na spokesman for the shopworkers\u2019 union usdaw told the t & a : \u201cthis is devastating news for the loyal staff in bradford who have done everything they can to keep the business going . it\u2019s very disappointing to see the closure of yet another store and the disappearance of a familiar high street name .\ntjx , on the other hand , can choose not to buy products from any one brand if it doesn & apos ; t like the styles . its stores have no walls between departments , so it can quickly reconfigure floor plans . similar clothes from different labels can be found on the same rack .\ntj hughes , the discount department store retailer , is the latest high street name to collapse into administration following a prolonged period of depressed consumer spending .\ninterestingly , of the six tj hughes sites acquired by lewis\u2019s , three have a house of fraser connection . as well as newcastle , the stores in sheffield and eastbourne are both ex - house of fraser sites that tj hughes acquired in 1997 . the liverpool site is the original tj hughes flagship in london road ; glasgow\u2019s trongate store is a former c & a ; and the widnes shop occupies a unit in the modern green oaks shopping centre .\njuneja said :\nthe tj hughes liverpool head office is currently reorganising processes within the back office and distribution centre to improve efficiencies within the business .\nreading \u2013 white paper : strategic social selling for business - to - business \u2013 a brief for the ceo . hughes , tj . ( 2015 )\nnorth somerset councillor richard nightingale , whose central ward includes the tj hughes site , said he would not support a purely residential use for the building .\nhave experienced a discount uk in middlesbrough a couple of times . best way to describe it ( for those who don ' t know about it ) is a bit like mixing the pound shops with bits of wilkinson / home bargains . so , selling things like gardening stuff , homeware , kitchen items etc .\nstores typically get deliveries several times a week . the schedule ensures a continuous stream of products to lure shoppers . and because tjx doesn & apos ; t purchase the full range of colors and styles , stores have one or two items in a particular color or size , giving customers an urgency to buy .\nin 1961 a couple of things happened in hughes springs to get the town a lot of publicity . late spring of that year brought hughes springs a third place in the state championship track and field events . unfortunately few residents got to go to austin to see hughes springs\u2019 best bring home the bronze . the next month , hughes springs was again in all the papers . this time a wild black bear was discovered in the city limits ! no one has yet been able to explain how the bear got here , but after several hours of excitement , joe cotter killed the bear with his deer rifle .\nanother complication : tjx & apos ; s systems are designed to move merchandise in and out of its distribution centers quickly , and not to hold products until they can be packed for home delivery . many stores don & apos ; t have stock rooms , making it hard to ship online orders from those locations .\ntom jack , joint administrator at ernst & young , said tj hughes had been driven into administration by the tough conditions in the retail sector during 2011 .\n\u201cwe have been working very hard behind the scenes with tj hughes to secure their return and it really is so positive to see it come to fruition .\nusdaw has made similar claims for its members made redundant from tj hughes stores in england , wales and northern ireland but these have yet to be heard .\nhundreds of hughes springs residents served in ww ii . after the war many returned to the lone star steel company to work , hughes springs was a boom town . a seminar was held at the daingerfield state park \u201cto hear boomtown problems discussed by those who have encountered them firsthand . \u201d the dallas morning news said that hughes springs was the fastest growing city in northeast texas after the 1950 census came out . the population increased 88 % between 1940 and 1950 .\nthe railroad had two large buildings located behind what is now hughes springs flower mart . one building was the depot , the other was the katy cafe . a 1911 advertisement in the hughes springs school handbook stated that the katy cafe was open all night to serve the train travelers and local residents . at that time several freight trains and four passenger trains served hughes springs \u2013 two going east and two going west each day . the railroad was largest employer in town .\nwith middlesbrough and birkenhead , tj hughes\u2019 store count will rise to nine . six stores were initially saved by lewis\u2019s home retail ( part of longstanding tj\u2019s supplier , the benross group ) a year ago , while the home xtra store in cannock that benross already owned seems to have been rebranded under a tj hughes fascia .\n\u201cthe return of tj hughes is a sign of the confidence the retailer has both in the fishergate centre and in preston city centre as a shopping destination . \u201d\njjb sports will announce this week that it has sold tj hughes , the discount retail chain , to ppm ventures , the private equity firm , for \u00a355m .\npeople who had farms raised cotton . the cotton gin was located where quick lube is today . bales of cotton were stacked beside the gin . one year hughes springs got so much rain that the creek flooded into the gin yard and several bales of cotton were seen floating down hughes creek in the direction of jefferson .\nyou can use the resolver system to help you at every stage . you can use it to escalate your issue to all three levels of tj hughes complaints .\nthe liverpool - based company took over some of the tj hughes\u2019 sites including the city\u2019s london road store after the retail chain went into administration in june 2011 .\nwe are tj hughes ! the discount department store bringing you the most fabulously famous brands with up to 70 % off . tweet us 9 - 5pm weekdays .\nseveral young men joined the w . p . a . work corps and constructed such things as the daingerfield state park and school buildings throughout the area . local residents said that the state park was a joint project between hughes springs and daingerfield , and they expected it to be named the hughes springs - daingerfield state park or at least the daingerfield - hughes springs state park . regardless of the name , the park\u2019s fine facilities have been enjoyed for 50 years by residents of both communities .\na tj hughes spokeswoman said :\nthe store manager is currently in there , pulling things together - putting all the fixtures and fittings where they need to be .\nthe niblett family operated hughes springs\u2019 electric power and ice house . the plant was located next to the railroad across the street from where economy auto supply now operates .\ntj hughes offer big brand names at fantastic prices with a full range of products for your home and family available now to buy online . tj hughes sell a wide range of products including faux leather beds , divan beds , home furnishings , nursery furniture , televisions , tablet pcs , games consoles , vacuum cleaners , carpet washers , kitchen appliances , fragrances , beauty , footwear , personal care , toys , outdoor toys , trampolines , garden furniture and garden accessories . click for tj hughes online shopping\nmcclatchey ai , van den bergh p , pericak - vance ma , raskind w , verellen c , mckenna - yasek d , rao k , haines jl , bird t , brown rh , jr , et al . temperature - sensitive mutations in the iii - iv cytoplasmic loop region of the skeletal muscle sodium channel gene in paramyotonia congenita .\nthe preston outlet will be the 19th tj hughes store to be reopened by lewis\u2019s home retail , and is hoped to play a part in the redevelopment of the centre .\nprovident financial has submitted a planning application for the change of use of the godwin street annexe of tj hughes , which shut in august 2011 and has remained empty since .\nthe area around the springs was always a center of social activity . several ; area residents came to the springs daily for their drinking water . in 1872 , dr . john h . mclean , a prominent methodist minister and stepson of reece hughes , held a revival under a brush arbor at the springs . as a result of that revival , the first church was established in hughes springs \u2013 a methodist church . the hughes family generously donated land for the church and the area now known as the spring park .\nthe area economies went through a period of pretty hard times in 1983 - 85 . hughes springs through 1983 - 85 . hughes springs during the its chamber of commerce and local merchants came up with an idea to get more people to shop in hughes springs during the busiest shopping days of the year \u2013 the two days after thanksgiving . merchants and chamber members dress up as cartoon characters and have great sales throughout the town . they call it crazy dayz , and it has brought a lot of shoppers into town .\ncolin said : \u201cwe are extremely thrilled and excited to see work already being carried out by tj hughes in the unit which our shoppers are very familiar at finding them in .\nit is now expected tj hughes will open its doors to shoppers in mid october after an \u201cextensive refurbishment\u201d , after the retailer \u201cprioritised preston as one of its most successful locations\u201d .\ntj hughes , a 37 - strong chain of discount department stores , was put up for sale in october , just 18 months after jjb sports bought the business for \u00a342m .\nnorine cloninger bowers , a local resident , told about cattle drives through downtown hughes springs . men on horseback herded the longhorn cattle down first street on their way to market .\nwe & apos ; re actually having to hold ourselves back to ensure that we don & apos ; t buy too much too soon ,\nsaid mr . herrman . he joined the company in 1989 and rose through the merchandising ranks before becoming ceo in january 2016 . each of the company & apos ; s four ceos came up through the buying ranks .\nthe best decision my dress buyer ever made was not to buy ,\nformer tjx ceo ted english has told staffers . mr . english was the divisional merchandise manager for dresses when the incident occurred . because employee bonuses are awarded on the basis of divisional and company performance , the east coast buyer & apos ; s compensation wasn & apos ; t hurt .\nadministrators from ernst & young formally took control of discount department chain tj hughes on thursday morning , making it the fourth high street chain to go into administration in the last week .\nlocated on the ground floor of st johns precinct in the heart of the city centre , the bargain spot at tj hughes offers fashion favourites with up to 80 % off rrp .\nif you are having problems with tj hughes and would like to either find out your rights , who to contact or make a complaint then use resolver to make the process simpler .\n\u201cwe can confirm that metro outlet is closing to make way for the welcome return of tj hughes . a middlesbrough favourite , we are sure shoppers will be very pleased to see tj hughes back in the town centre and at captain cook square . a number of improvements will be made to the store which is expected to open by the end of september . \u201d\naccording to dove , its proposal is supported by north somerset council , which designated tj hughes as a potential site for 18 new homes in its site allocations plan earlier this year .\nin the tj hughes sale section , you don\u2019t have to spend a packet to get top quality garden products ; we offer everything from pressure washers to outdoor furniture . you will also find high end health and beauty products amongst our special offers , so you can stock up on the things you love and save money on the hair , body and make - up products that help you look and feel your best . our special deals also include top name fragrances , which are the perfect way to treat yourself or someone you care about , without breaking the bank .\n[ \u2026 ] on the theme of tj hughes , the new crawley wilko has links to quite a few topics that i\u2019ve blogged about in the past . most obviously , the 54 , 540 sq ft property that wilkinson has taken over was occupied by tj hughes until it closed almost exactly a year ago , following the discount department store\u2019s collapse into administration . [ \u2026 ]\nfirst street known locally as main street was a dusty place until it was paved in 1937 . hughes springs remained pretty dusty until 1950\u2019s when the rest of the streets were finally paved .\nthe former tj hughes store is grade ii listed by historic england , but as part of the application the company is looking to have the annexe section of the building de - listed .\nlinda burlison , who is the college\u2019s senior assistant principal in infrastructure and marketing , said : \u201cdove properties has approached the college with regard to turning the tj hughes building into student accommodation .\nin 1936 hughes springs finally got a sewer system . before that the outhouses served local residences and the red front , a public outhouse , served the downtown and merchants . the front of the building was painted red , and it was a cold place during winter . a southwesterly wind to hughes springs was an unwelcome occurrence to downtown in those days , because the red front was located where highway 161 crosses hughes creek near what is now the quick lube . finally the red front burned . it must have been right after 1936 , because it was never rebuilt .\nwhile metro outlet has been a welcome addition to middlesbrough\u2019s retail scene \u2013 particularly at a time when many other towns\u2019 tj hughes sites remain vacant \u2013 the return of tj hughes is undoubtedly good news for both captain cook square and middlesbrough town centre as a whole . with its broader product offer and familiar brand , tj hughes will provide captain cook square with a strong anchor and footfall driver , and should also reinforce the shopping centre\u2019s appeal as a value destination , complementing the established wilkinson and poundland stores as well as the recently opened poundworld in the ex - peacocks .\nmany of the products across all departments are from designer brands and manufacturers that you know and trust , which means you don\u2019t have to compromise on quality when you\u2019re purchasing things for your home and family at a discount price . you can beat the rush by coming back to the new arrivals section frequently , getting a head start with your shopping for essentials , gifts and even luxury items .\ntj hughes is a discount department store specialising in home and fashion , fragrance and cosmetics , garden furniture , technology & electricals . it offers premium brands at up to 70 % off rrp .\nat tj hughes , we\u2019re proud to be able to bring you high - quality branded products at discount prices , and we\u2019re always adding new lines to every department of the online store . the new products section includes all of the latest arrivals at tj hughes , so if you check back regularly , you can be first in line to grab yourself a bargain , while stocks last .\nthe shopworkers ' union usdaw has won compensation worth up to \u00a33 , 200 each for its members made redundant from the tj hughes stores in dundee and dumfries which closed in august last year .\ntj hughes is restructuring its liverpool head office with some staff at risk of redundancy , but managing director anil juneja insists that the discount department store is continuing to invest into its expansion strategy .\npeter cornforth , director of retail at benson elliot , said : \u201cit is great to welcome tj hughes back to the fishergate shopping centre along with the jobs that it is creating on its return .\ntj hughes on london road in liverpool was first opened in the current location in 1925 and the store today remains the heart of london road and is a destination for the smart shoppers of liverpool .\nhe was a driven man ,\nsays my mother ,\nwho devoted an enormous amount of energy to his business . but at home , when he was around , liked a quiet domestic life and very simple lifestyle , smoked fairly heavily but didn ' t drink .\na move from walton to wirral in the mid - 1920s was , she says ,\nhis only concession to affluence\n.\nturnover has risen above the \u00a350m mark at lewis ' s home retail , the owner of tj hughes and the lewis ' s brand , helped by the acquisition of seven homeware stores out of administration .\nit looks like the lewis ' s home store planned for moorgate retail park in bury , has now changed to become a tj hughes , a new planning application has gone online for new store signage .\nthe owners of weston - super - mare\u2019s former tj hughes building say they want to turn the site into student accommodation \u2013 but the plans have stalled due to a lack of support from weston college .\nas tj hughes was in administration at the time of the redundancies , responsibility for the compensation payments rests with the insolvency service . the insolvency service will write to former tj hughes employees made redundant from the dundee and dumfries stores , enclosing a form that will need to be completed and returned before payment can be processed . as a result , it is likely to be several weeks before members receive their compensation .\nwhether you\u2019re after a new vacuum cleaner , a microwave or even a great deal on a state - of - the - art iron , we offer fantastic prices across the board on electricals for the home and garden . everything from pressure washers to the latest panini makers can be yours for a huge discount at tj hughes . we stock electricals from some of the biggest and best known brands out there , which is proof that you don\u2019t need to compromise on quality in order to pay less . we bring you the names that you know and trust , but for a fraction of the cost of the same items sold elsewhere . .\ntj hughes ' s collapse comes just three days after jane norman , the womenswear chain , went into administration . last week , kitchen and bathroom chain homeform and furnishing chain habitat both called in the administators .\nthat\u2019s gonna be a massive branch of poundland in nuneaton . when tj hughes took the ex - woolworths store over they opened up the first floor sales area \u2013 can now imagine it being sealed off again .\nthe attractions of this strange , new country lured reece hughes back , nine years later when texas became a republic . he was joined by his brother robert and a negro man slave in his early 20\u2019s .\nthe 1971 basketball team of hughes springs high school won state for the first time . unlike the track meet of \u201961 , it seemed that the whole town was in gregory gym in austin to witness and savor the victory . in late april of 1971 the wildflower trails of texas was started . citizens of hughes springs , avinger , and linden worked together to create a festival which has grown and prospered over the years .\ni was advised to use resolver to help us with a complaint about faulty flooring . we weren ' t getting anywhere until resolver took over , they escalated our complaint and eventually we were put in contact with a manager from the store where we bought the flooring , who was only too happy to help us . we received our money back plus costs . thank you resolver , i will recommend you to all my family and friends x\nthe glasgow employment tribunal has found that tj hughes and its administrators ernst and young , failed in their legal duty to consult with usdaw before making the redundancies and has awarded its members compensation of 90 days ' pay . as tj hughes was in administration at the time of the redundancies , compensation will be paid by the insolvency service and as a result will be limited to eight weeks pay , capped at \u00a3400 a week .\nthomas hughes was born in liverpool in 1888 , the son of a shopkeeper from corwen in north wales , who kept stores in old hall street above princes dock , and in walton .\ntj could have gone to university ,\nsays his youngest daughter \u2013 the children ' s author and illustrator shirley hughes , my mother \u2013\nbut was a man who knew what he wanted to do , and did it .\nwhen the united states finally was drawn into world war i , a number of local residents proudly served . many went to france , some lost their lives there , and some such as rev . a . l . pearce were gassed and suffered breathing difficulty for the rest of their lives . after the war hughes springs went back to normal life . most people in the area farmed small family farms . they brought their produce to town by wagon . longer trips were made abroad the train . a few automobiles began to appear , since henry ford had begun mass producing the model t . until the 1940\u2019s , most travel on roads continued by horse .\nthat dark , quiet corner of the arndale is a bit rotten if i ' m honest . most enter the arndale from corporation street or market street . i think there was a shop called the hubs or something which opened around that area a few years ago , but didn ' t last 12 months . i thought it was poorly marketed , but i ' m sure the area it was situated in had something to do with it ."]}
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of - the court brief with the commonwealth court of pennsylvania .\nwe make american products , with american workers , in america ' s hometowns .\naccess to the report is available on the american beverage association website at urltoken and the alliance website at urltoken .\nthe beverage association ads cite an increase in property tax collections as evidence the beverage tax is unnecessary .\ncorrection : this story was modified to clarify the american beverage association\u2019s position on the outcome of the 2015 us dietary guidelines .\nthe american beverage association ( aba ) is the trade association that represents america ' s non - alcoholic beverage industry . aba was founded in 1919 as the american bottlers of carbonated beverages , and renamed the national soft drink association in 1966 . today the aba represents hundreds of beverage producers , distributors , franchise companies and support industries .\nthe american beverage association once spent $ 11 million in a six - month period to defeat a new york soda tax proposal .\nthe plaintiffs \u2014 including the american beverage association and the pennsylvania food merchants association \u2014 are seeking to invalidate the tax . one of their legal arguments is that the beverage tax conflicts with the pennsylvania sales tax .\nsan francisco ' s new legislation requiring soda ads to carry health warning labels is being challenged in court by the american beverage association .\ncompanies that belong to the american beverage association make and sell some of the world ' s most popular and innovative non - alcoholic beverages .\namerican beverage association , [ paper copy on file at cmd 2016 irs form 990 ] , internal revenue service , november 15 , 2017 .\n* all health / medical information on this website has been reviewed and approved by the american heart association , based on scientific research and american heart association guidelines . use this link for more information on our content editorial process .\nthe american beverage association strives to unify america ' s non - alcoholic beverage industry . through member support , aba strengthens the producers , franchise companies and suppliers it represents , serving as a unified voice for the refreshment beverage industry .\nphiladelphia ( cbs ) \u2014 the american beverage association reported spending about $ 1 . 7 million in the first quarter of this year to oppose philadelphia\u2019s beverage tax , including ads on tv and radio .\ncompanies that belong to the american beverage association make and sell some of the world\u2019s most popular and innovative non - alcoholic beverages . you might say that our members quench america\u2019s thirst .\nthe beverage association said it disagreed with public health advocates \u201con discriminatory and regressive taxes and policies on our products . \u201d\nthe american diabetes association accepted $ 140 , 000 from the company between 2012 and 2014 . the american heart association received more than $ 400 , 000 from coke between 2010 and 2015 . and the national institutes of health received nearly $ 2 million from coke between 2010 and 2014 .\namerican beverage association 1275 pennsylvania ave . nw , suite 1100 washington , dc 20004 phone : ( 202 ) 463 - 6732 website : urltoken email : info @ urltoken twitter : urltoken facebook : urltoken\nthe beverage industry\u2019s balance calories initiative works to reduce beverage calories an additional 20 % per person by 2025 .\nthe american heart association\u2019s healthy workplace food and beverage toolkit was created to help organizations improve their food environment and promote a culture of health . it provides practical action steps and suggestions that are easy to understand and apply .\naccording to its lobbying report , the american heart association spent about $ 330 , 000 on an email campaign , telephone bank , and advertising in support of the tax .\nthe beverage industry highlights the safety of artificial sweeteners . \u201clow - calorie sweeteners have been proven safe by worldwide government safety authorities as well as hundreds of scientific studies , \u201d lauren kane , a spokeswoman for the american beverage association , told marketwatch , on behalf of industry , including coca - cola\naba provides a neutral forum in which member convene to discuss common issues while maintaining their tradition of spirited competition in the american marketplace . the association also serves as liaison between the industry , government and the public , and provides a unified voice in legislative and regulatory matters . as the national voice for the non - alcoholic refreshment beverage industry , the american beverage association staff of legislative , scientific , technical , regulatory , legal and communications experts effectively represent members ' interests .\naba provides a neutral forum in which members convene to discuss common issues while maintaining their tradition of spirited competition in the american marketplace . the association also serves as liaison between the industry , government and the public , and provides a unified voice in legislative and regulatory matters . as the national voice for the non - alcoholic refreshment beverage industry , the american beverage association staff of legislative , scientific , technical , regulatory , legal and communications experts effectively represent members ' interests .\ntracked down lobbying expenditures for seven states and five cities for which lobbying data was readily available and found the amount spent on lobbying by the american beverage association in years when soda taxes were considered to be $ 45 . 6 million . these numbers don\u2019t include pepsi , coke or local branches of the american beverage association ( aba ) , which often spend thousands of dollars on local lobbying , or the $ 33 million it spent on federal lobbying from 2009 to 2014 .\nthe american beverage association spent more than $ 10 . 6 million trying to fight off mayor kenney ' s tax on sweetened drinks , more than four times the amount spent by those supporting the tax , newly released lobbying reports show .\namerican beverage association members manufacture and distribute non - alcoholic beverage products in the u . s . our industry is a vital part of our nation ' s economy . with a direct economic impact of $ 182 . 6 billion , we provide nearly 253 , 000 jobs and support hundreds of thousands more that depend , in part , on beverage sales for their livelihood .\nin 2009 alone , when the government proposed a federal soda tax to curb obesity that would help finance health care reform , coke , pepsi and the american beverage association spent a combined $ 38 million lobbying against the measure , which ultimately failed .\nabout american beverage association the american beverage association is the national trade organization representing the broad spectrum of companies that manufacture and distribute non - alcoholic beverages in the united states , including regular and diet soft drinks , bottled waters and water beverages , ready - to - drink teas , sports drinks , energy drinks , 100 percent juices and juice drinks . aba and its member companies have a longstanding commitment to being part of the solution to obesity . for more information , please visit urltoken and urltoken .\nsoda taxes proposals have sprung up across the united states more than 30 times in the last 10 years , and the common thread among almost all of them \u2014 other than they usually fail \u2014 is heavy spending by the american beverage association on lobbying .\n2018 arizona hb 2484 , authored by rep . t . j . shope . this bill [ 5 ] broadly discusses food taxation not just a beverage tax or a soda tax . the groups registered against the bill include : arizona retailers association , arizona restaurant association , arizona beverage association , arizona food marketing alliance , arizona free enterprise club , arizona tax research association , arizona chamber of commerce and industry , united dairymen of arizona . cmd has submitted an open records request to the bill authors for more information .\n\u201camerica\u2019s beverage companies are committed to cracking the code on how each company can heighten consumer interest in lower calories , small portion sizes and less sugar , \u201d said susan neely , president and ceo of the american beverage association . \u201cthe innovative strategies we are ramping up in the marketplace will be what gets us to our goal . \u201d\nthe coca - cola company , with the help of the american beverage association , is deceiving consumers about the harms of consuming coke and other sugar - sweetened beverages , according to a complaint filed in federal court in california . the suit contends that the beverage giant and its trade association are engaged in an unlawful campaign of deception to mislead and confuse the public about the science linking consumption of sugar - sweetened drinks to obesity , type 2 diabetes , and cardiovascular disease .\nthe american beverage association ( aba ) is a 501 ( c ) ( 6 ) trade association and a lobbying powerhouse bankrolled by the largest players in the soft drink industry including coca - cola and pepsi - cola . ( aba\u2019s full membership directory can be viewed here . ) the d . c . - based aba is currently led by susan k . neely , president and chief executive officer .\nwhen the mayor of philadelphia proposed a soda tax in 2010 , the beverage industry offered $ 10 million to the children\u2019s hospital of philadelphia if the tax proposal was dropped . the city council voted down the measure , and the beverage association later made the donation .\nbig soda\u2019s big three members\u2014the american beverage association , coca - cola and pepsico\u2014have spent a minimum of $ 67 million since 2009 to defeat soda taxes and warning labels in 19 cities and states , according to an analysis of lobbying and ballot initiative disclosure reports by the center for the science in the public interest .\nthe academy said it no longer has a sponsorship relationship with the beverage firms .\nin numerous localities , the aba partners with u . s . chamber of commerce affiliates like the seattle metropolitan chamber of commerce or the chicagoland chamber of commerce . statewide retail and grocery groups like illinois retail merchants association and pa food merchants association have also been active . in michigan in 2017 , farm groups and the national federation of independent business took a leading role on a state level bill to prevent soda tax initiatives . in arizona in 2018 , a host of business groups including arizona beverage association , arizona retailers association , arizona restaurant association , arizona food marketing alliance and more , worked to pass another state level bill to prevent local soda tax campaigns . more below .\nthe $ 10 . 6 million spent by the beverage association , according to its financial report , came primarily from three backers : dr pepper snapple group , pepsico , and the coca - cola co .\na key difference this year is significant , if not comparable , financial support for the public health initiatives from philanthropists michael bloomberg and john and laura arnold , as well as the american heart association . in philadelphia , bloomberg , the arnolds , and local supporters provided philadelphians for a fair future with about a $ 2 . 2 million war chest , while the american heart association contributed about $ 334 , 000\u2014meaning that big soda outspent public health advocates by only a 4 to 1 ratio .\nit\u2019s been kansans against food and beverage taxes and new yorkers against unfair taxes ) .\nthere has also been a backlash against sugary drinks . soda and sugary drinks may lead to an estimated 184 , 000 deaths among adults every year , a 2015 study by researchers at tufts university published in the american heart association\u2019s peer - reviewed journal circulation . the study analyzed consumption patterns from 611 , 971 individuals between 1980 and 2010 across 51 countries . sugar - sweetened beverages consumption may have been responsible for approximately 133 , 000 deaths from diabetes 45 , 000 deaths from cardiovascular disease 6 , 450 deaths from cancer , it concluded . ( the american beverage association published a lengthy rebuttal . )\nthree cities followed suit with similar measures . but the beverage industry has been fighting back .\nfrom 2011 to 2015 , coke spent on average more than $ 6 million per year lobbying against public health measures aimed at curbing soda consumption , according to data from the nonpartisan center for responsive politics . pepsi spent about $ 3 million per year during that period , and the american beverage association spent more than $ 1 million each year , the study found .\nmichael k . torrey is going to be a leading voice in deciding how the hand - off of power\u2014including farm , health , and school meals policy\u2014will look as the obama administration sunsets to an ascendant republican successor . in the last four years , his eponymous lobbying firm has collected more than $ 800 , 000 from the american beverage association , according to financial disclosures .\nwith our balance calories initiative , america ' s beverage companies are committed to reducing calories and sugar consumed from beverages in the american diet . read more about it and learn how else we are helping protect consumer choice on our blog .\nthe aba , joined by the california state outdoor advertising association and california retailers association , filed a lawsuit against the city on friday , arguing that the legislation , which also would ban sugary - drink ads on city property , is a first amendment violation , reported sfgate .\nthe american beverage industry is an important part of the nation\u2019s economy . our industry supports its local communities through jobs , tax revenue and charitable contributions . according to john dunham & associates , the beverage industry directly employs nearly 253 , 000 people and has a direct economic impact of $ 182 . 6 billion , with direct compensation to beverage industry workers at nearly $ 20 billion . the beverage industry also contributes more than $ 19 billion in state taxes and $ 30 billion in federal taxes . additionally , u . s . beverage companies and their employees generously contribute $ 1 . 5 billion to charitable causes across the nation .\nin providing nearly 253 , 000 jobs and creating $ 182 . 6 billion in annual revenue , the american beverage industry is a vital party of the economy . we proudly support local communities through education , jobs , tax revenue and charitable contributions .\n\u201cwe believe our actions in communities and the marketplace are contributing to addressing the complex challenge of obesity , \u201d the beverage association said . \u201cwe stand strongly for our need , and right , to partner with organizations that strengthen our communities . \u201d\nabout the alliance for a healthier generation the alliance for a healthier generation , founded by the american heart association and the clinton foundation , empowers kids to develop lifelong , healthy habits , by ensuring the environments that surround them provide and promote good health . get involved at healthiergeneration . org .\n( washington , d . c . ) nov . 22 , 2016 \u2014 the alliance for a healthier generation and america\u2019s beverage companies today issued the first annual independent evaluation of the balance calories initiative , a landmark effort to decrease beverage calories in the american diet . the balance calories report on 2015 progress lays out the ambitious work that beverage companies have undertaken to build a foundation of strategies in the marketplace that drive changes in consumer purchases and consumption . .\nmost recently , the soda industry lobbied to shape 2015 us dietary guidelines under the obama administration . the american beverage association was pleased with the final outcome , even as it suggested a limit on how much added sugar people should consume for the first time . that was followed up with a new labeling rule that would force food companies to list on food packaging how much added sugar is in products .\nthe findings , published on monday in the american journal of preventive medicine , document the beverage industry\u2019s deep financial ties to the health community over the past five years , as part of a strategy to silence health critics and gain unlikely allies against soda regulations .\nanthony campisi , a spokesman for the no philly grocery tax coalition , which was funded by the beverage association , said in a statement that the group ' s efforts ensured the public\nlearned the truth about the regressive and discriminatory tax proposal .\ncities and counties have long played a valuable role as laboratories of democracy for important public policy innovations , including public health policies . as cities and counties across the county introduce taxes on sodas and sweetened beverages to counter the rise in obesity , diabetes , heart disease and other serious public health challenges , they are facing sophisticated opposition campaigns spearheaded by the deep - pocketed american beverage association ( aba ) and allied groups .\nand many other public health advocates support the city in its legal battle to keep the beverage tax in place .\nin a statement , the heart association said the group is \u201cleading efforts to reduce consumption of sugary drinks , \u201d and the group has advocated for increased taxes on sugary drinks .\nthe dietary guidelines for americans 2015 - 2020 recommends only 12 teaspoons of added sugar a day . the american heart association recommends even less : that men limit themselves to nine teaspoons of added sugars per day , and that women limit themselves to six teaspoons per day . in either case , one sugary drink a day puts you at or over the recommended level .\nsome believe that food and beverage taxes will make us thinner , fitter and healthier - but there is another side to this story .\namerica\u2019s beverage companies are doing their part when it comes to tackling some of the biggest challenges that affect people across the globe . from\u2026\nthe beverage industry has taken and continues to take bold action to help address the complex public health issue of obesity . our member companies have\u2026\n\u201cdriving change of this magnitude takes time , \u201d said dr . howell wechsler , ceo of the alliance . \u201cwe are pleased to see that the beverage industry has begun to implement and learn from strategies that can reach the goal of a 20 percent reduction in americans\u2019 beverage calories . \u201d\nintroductions of no - , low - and mid - calorie beverage innovations outpaced introductions of full - calorie beverages . beverage companies introduced 26 low - and no - calorie beverages and 17 mid - calorie beverages \u2013 which represent more than 60 percent of all new brands and flavors introduced ;\nthe non - alcoholic beverage industry plays an important role in the u . s . economy , and we are proud to contribute to that impact .\nthe beverage industry has taken and continues to take bold action to help address the complex public health issue of obesity . our member companies have changed the beverage landscape for children and adolescents . our member companies have removed full - calorie soft drinks from schools across the country and replaced them with lower - calorie , smaller - portion beverage choices . as a result of this initiative , calories available from beverages in schools have been cut by 88 percent .\ncommunities of color . african - american children and teens saw more than twice as many television ads for sugar drinks than their white peers in 2013 . hispanic americans are 20 percent more likely to be obese than white americans and 50 percent more likely to die from diabetes . ironically , the beverage industry disproportionately targets its marketing at low - income people and people of color .\nwe unite america ' s non - alcoholic beverage companies to achieve responsible public policy and promote our industry ' s commitment to customers , consumers and communities .\nthrough member support , aba serves as an effective organization of producers , franchise companies and suppliers , and acts as strong national voice for the refreshment beverage industry .\non wednesday , a panel of judges in a pennsylvania appeals court is expected to hear oral arguments in a lawsuit brought by the beverage industry against the city .\nwe promised america ' s parents that we would change the beverage mix in schools , and our companies - along with their school partners delivered dramatic and significant results .\nthrough member support , aba serves as an effective organization of producers , franchise companies and suppliers , and acts as a strong national voice for the refreshment beverage industry .\nif you\u2019ve been an avid reader of sip & savor for some time \u2013 we\u2019ve got good news for you . you can get more updates from the beverage industry by\u2026\n2017 michigan house bill 4999 [ 4 ] sponsored by rep . rob verheulen in the house and r - walker , sen . peter macgregor , r - rockford , was introduced sept . 20 and signed into law on oct . 31 . the bill bans an excise tax \u201con the manufacture , distribution , wholesale sale , or retail sale of food for immediate consumption or nonimmediate consumption . \u201d a host of agricultural interests registered in favor of the bill including the michigan farm bureau , michigan sugar company , michigan sheep producers , michigan soybean association , michigan cattlemen\u2019s association , michigan potato growers and more making it a \u201cfarm interests\u201d bill . in addition , the michigan manufacturers association was involved as was the national federation of independent businesses . nfib testified in favor of the bill and was credited by the media as being a major play . nfib is a large trade association that has worked to preempt paid sick days and city - based minimum wage hikes .\namerica\u2019s beverage companies\u2014coca - cola , dr pepper and pepsi\u2014are spearheading multiple initiatives that help reduce beverage calories from sugar in your family\u2019s diet . whether it\u2019s providing more choices with less sugar in stores or removing full - calorie soft drinks from schools , we\u2019re always looking for different ways to support your efforts to make every day a balanced one .\nthe report found a number of instances in which influential health groups accepted beverage industry donations and then backed away from supporting soda taxes or remained noticeably silent about the initiatives .\nthe non - alcoholic beverage industry plays an important role in the u . s . economy . our industry has a direct economic impact of more than $ 182 billion , provides nearly 253 , 000 jobs and helps to support hundreds of thousands more that depend , in part , on beverage sales for their livelihoods . beverage companies and their employees , and the firms and employees indirectly employed by the industry , provide significant tax revenues - $ 19 . 1 billion at the state level and $ 30 billion at the federal level . in addition , the beverage companies that produce and distribute non - alcoholic beverages in the u . s . and their employees contribute $ 1 . 5 billion to charitable causes in communities across the nation .\ndecember 5 , 2017 marks 84 years since the united states ratified the 21st amendment to the u . s . constitution and paved the way for the modern three - tier beverage alcohol system .\nnew in - store marketing techniques are being implemented in beverage aisles . companies are working with retailers to change shelf layouts to attract consumer attention toward reduced - calorie options and smaller package sizes .\nkeybridge estimates that beverage calories per person decreased by 0 . 2 percent from 2014 to 2015 . two trends combined to bring about this result . there was a 2 . 3 percent decrease in calories per 8 - ounce serving , but that decrease was mostly offset by a 2 . 2 percent increase in total beverage consumption . declines in the consumption of low - and no - calorie soft drinks also had an impact .\n\u201cthe beverage industry is using corporate philanthropy to undermine public health measures , \u201d said kelly d . brownell , dean of the sanford school of public policy at duke , who was not involved in the new research .\n\u201cyou have a very deep - pocketed influential association coming in and drowning out regular people because they have the resources to do so , \u201d said denise roth barber , managing director of national institute on money in state politics . \u201cthey can easily convince the deciders , whether it\u2019s the citizens or lawmakers . \u201d\nalso , our member companies have committed to clearly display the calories in all beverages on the front of the can or bottle as well as on company controlled vending and fountain machines . and , importantly , our member companies are producing fewer total beverage calories for the marketplace through the innovation of more no - and low - calorie beverages . from 1998 - 2008 , industry cut the total beverage calories it brought to market by 21 percent .\nprepared by keybridge llc , this report describes the product innovations , marketing initiatives and distribution strategies being implemented nationally by the coca - cola company , dr pepper snapple group and pepsico to reach the goal of reducing beverage calories consumed per person nationally by 20 percent by 2025 . the report estimates changes in national beverage consumption from 2014 to 2015 , and examines the challenges facing the industry as it seeks to have consumers reduce their calories from beverages .\namerica\u2019s beverage companies\u2014coca - cola , dr pepper and pepsi\u2014have come together to support your family\u2019s efforts to balance what you eat , drink and do . we know an important part of finding that balance is reducing the sugar from beverages in your family\u2019s diet . so we\u2019re backing you up with ways to make it easier . learn more about what we\u2019re doing through our industry efforts , beverage choices and community support or watch our video stories to see how we\u2019re doing it .\nplease register to receive instant access to the food and beverage toolkit and downloadable resources ( with materials in english and spanish ) . registration is required so that we may notify you when the toolkit is updated and new resources are added .\nthe beverage giants coca - cola and pepsico have given millions of dollars to nearly 100 prominent health groups in recent years , while simultaneously spending millions to defeat public health legislation that would reduce americans\u2019 soda intake , according to public health researchers .\nartificially sweetened beverages may be linked to an increased risk of stroke and dementia , according to a recent study by the american heart association\u2019s peer - reviewed journal stroke . the researchers looked at 2 , 888 people over the age of 45 ( with a median age of 62 ) for stroke risks and 1 , 484 people over the age of 60 ( with a median age of 69 ) for risk of dementia . after adjustments were made for age , sex , education , caloric intake , diet , exercise , and smoking , they found that diet soda drinks \u201cwere associated with an increased risk of ischemic stroke , all - cause dementia , and alzheimer\u2019s disease dementia . \u201d ( the study cites correlation rather than causation . )\nassociate membership - - available to any person or firm that manufactures or sells any product to , or performs any service for , any person or firm that meets the definition of an active member . annual dues are based on sales to the beverage industry .\n\u201cto achieve our goals , we must engage a wide variety of food and beverage companies to be part of the solution , \u201d the statement said . the soda sponsorship does not have \u201c any influence on our science and the public policy positions we advocate for . \u201d\non top of that , the industry trade association and two companies are spending upwards of $ 14 million a year at the federal level , where their public health objectives include opposition to a federal soda excise tax , the newly released and updated nutrition facts label with a line for added sugars , and the dietary guidelines for americans , which proposed a quantitative limit\u201412 teaspoons a day\u2014for added sugars .\nconsumption of soda and other sugar - sweetened beverages \u2013 fruit drinks , sports drinks , sweetened teas , and energy drinks \u2013 may be on the decline , but sugary drinks are still the number one source of calories and added sugars in the american diet . a typical 12 - ounce can of regular cola contains 9 \u00bd teaspoons of added sugars ; a 20 - ounce bottle contains 16 teaspoons of sugar .\naba member companies represent the non - alcoholic beverage industry and the range of products they provide . with everything from regular and diet soft drinks , bottled water and water beverages , 100 percent juice and juice drinks , sports drinks , energy drinks and ready - to - drink teas .\naccording to convenience store and fuel news , the lawsuit in part alleges that the ban ,\ndiscriminates against speech based on the identity of the speaker , in violation of the first amendment , by expressly prohibiting speech that includes the name of any sugar - sweetened beverage producer .\nhis firm has also represented dean foods company , whitewave foods , little caesars , the snack food association , and soybean interests . the soda industry has used torrey\u2014who is highly respected in many dc food and agriculture circles\u2014to try and influence government officials and lawmakers on a range of issues in the past , including food stamps policy , the government\u2019s dietary guidelines , and food package labeling issues , disclosures show .\nin richmond in 2012 for instance , the aba front group fighting a soda tax referendum on the ballot was called \u201ccommunity coalition against beverage taxes . \u201d in el monte in 2012 the aba front group was called \u201cel monte citizens against beverage taxes . \u201d the overall pr campaign is also given a name , and tv ads , campaign websites , and social media accounts are created and commonly themed . because residents only see the front group name or campaign name such as \u201ccan the tax coalition , \u201d the public is not generally aware of that it is industry behind the ads .\nlocal beverage distributors say their sales are down significantly . canada dry of delaware valley , which distributes a range of carbonated drinks , teas and bottled waters in philadelphia says sales are down by about 45 percent . the company has laid off about 30 employees , including drivers and workers who stock the shelves .\nfor us here at sip & savor , it\u2019s important that we share with our readers important information about what our member companies\u2019 are doing proactively . with these voluntary commitments , the beverage industry is leading the way on issues like public health and marketing to children . and , these voluntary actions will achieve meaningful results .\nobesity . caloric beverages contribute to weight gain more than solid foods because the body doesn\u2019t compensate fully for beverage calories by reducing calorie intake from other foods . adults who drink one sugary drink or more per day are 27 percent more likely to be overweight or obese than non - drinkers , regardless of income or ethnicity .\nlast year , our industry announced its clear on calories labeling initiative in support of the first lady\u2019s announcement of her anti - obesity campaign . like our school beverage guidelines , this initiative is yet another way in which our industry is stepping up to do its part on challenging and complex societal issues , such as childhood obesity .\nthe new york times last year reported that coke had paid for scientific research that downplayed the link between sugary drinks and obesity . after that article was published , the beverage giant released a database showing that since 2010 it had spent more than $ 120 million on academic research and partnerships with health organizations involved in curbing obesity .\nphiladelphia did ultimately impose a soda tax this year . the beverage industry filed a lawsuit in september , calling the tax illegal . the industry also is spending millions on advertising campaigns against soda taxes that are on the ballot in at least four cities this november \u2013 three in northern california , and one in boulder , colo .\nthe other contributions , disclosed in the new reports , include $ 50 , 000 from the american federation of teachers ; $ 50 , 000 from kenney ' s political committee ; $ 5 , 000 from law firm dilworth paxson l . l . p . ; $ 5 , 000 from gay - rights activist mel heifetz ; and $ 250 from allison fumo bassman , daughter of vincent j . fumo , the once - powerful state senator who served time in federal prison on corruption charges .\nadditionally , america ' s leading beverage companies follow responsible practices regarding marketing to children that recognize the central role that parents and other caregivers should play in making choices for their children . under guidelines applied globally , companies do not advertise any beverages other than juice , water or dairy - based drinks on programming predominantly aimed at children under 12 .\nthe balance calories initiative national report on 2015 progress will be complemented in the coming months with a report on the balance calories communities initiative , which aims to achieve a 20 percent per person reduction in beverage calories in eight to 10 select communities where the challenge to meet the goal is believed to be greatest . what is learned in these communities will guide calorie reduction efforts nationwide .\ndespite the funding of popular programs , the tax is controversial in the city . last fall , a poll from the pew charitable trusts , found 54 percent of residents endorsed the city council ' s decision to impose a beverage tax . forty - two percent did not endorse it . a more recent survey commissioned by the industry - funded ax the bev tax coalition found a majority of residents ( 58 percent ) oppose the tax .\nthe mayor ' s office says the city has brought in about $ 12 . 3 million in revenues from the first two months of tax collections . the tax is projected to bring in about $ 91 million over 12 months . the mayor ' s office says the philly beverage tax will be used to\nmake much needed investments in pre - k and community schools , as well as in philadelphia parks , rec centers and libraries .\n2016 kansas bill hb 2595 / sb 366 preempted local regulation of \u201cfood nutrition information , consumer incentive items , food - based health disparities , the growing and raising of livestock or crops , and the sale of foods or beverages , \u201d according to grassroots change . the author [ 3 ] of the bill was rep . gene suellentrop ( r - 27 ) , a member of the american legislative exchange council ( alec ) . campaigners report that some of the language and concepts in this large bill appear to be borrowed from a 2012 alec \u201cmodel bill\u201d called \u201c the food and nutrition act , \u201d which was a response to the mayor bloomberg\u2019s effort to get calorie count labelling in the city of new york . learn more about this bill here .\ndiet soda sales have tumbled as consumers , turned off by studies on artificial sweeteners , have switched to bottled water , teas and energy drinks , instead . and this not the first study that has made a connection between diet soda to other serious medical issues . several recent studies have linked diet soda and cardiovascular disease and showed a correlation ( if not a causation ) between cancer and aspartame . the beverage industry says people who are overweight and already at risk for heart disease may consume more diet drinks in an attempt to control their weight and the food and drug administration has ruled that artificial sweeteners are safe .\namericans now drink more bottled water than diet soda or traditional soda . bottled - water consumption in the u . s . hit 39 . 3 gallons per capita last year , while carbonated soft drinks fell to 38 . 5 gallons , marking the first time that soda was knocked off the top spot , according to data from industry tracker beverage marketing corp . but soda is still more expensive , racking up $ 39 . 5 billion in retail sales versus $ 21 . 3 billion for water , industry research group euromonitor found . \u201cin 2016 , bottled water overtook carbonates to become the leading soft drinks category in off - trade volume terms , an astonishing milestone a decade in the making , \u201d euromonitor concluded .\nthe study\u2019s authors , michael siegel , a professor at the boston university school of public health , and daniel aaron , a student at boston university\u2019s medical school , scoured public records including news releases , newspaper databases , lobbying reports , the medical literature and information released by the beverage giants themselves . while some of the incidents cited in the study already have been reported by news organizations , the medical journal report is the first to take a comprehensive look at the industry\u2019s strategy of donating to health organizations while at the same time lobbying against public health measures . the study tracked industry donations and lobbying spending from 2011 through 2015 , at a time when many cities were mulling soda taxes or other regulations to combat obesity .\ntotal number of lobbyists : 27 total number of revolvers : 18 ( 66 . 7 % )\nfeel free to distribute or cite this material , but please credit the center for responsive politics . for permission to reprint for commercial uses , such as textbooks , contact the center : info @ urltoken\nsign up for our newsletter to track money\u2019s influence on u . s . elections and public policy .\nexcept for the revolving door section , content on this site is licensed under a creative commons attribution - noncommercial - share alike 3 . 0 united states license by opensecrets . org . to request permission for commercial use , please contact us .\nour publication , nutrition action healthletter , keeps you up - to - date on food safety and nutrition information .\nsugar sweetened beverages don ' t seem so sweet when you consider their harmful effects on health .\ncspi teamed up with legendary ad man alex bogusky , singer jason mraz , and the butler bros . this short film featuring an animated family of polar bears . usa today said \u201cthis is the video coca - cola doesn\u2019t want you to see\u201d .\ndiabetes . persons consuming sugary drinks regularly\u2014one to two cans a day or more\u2014have a 26 percent greater risk of developing type 2 diabetes than people who rarely consume such drinks . the risks are even greater for young adults .\ntooth decay . soda consumption is associated with nearly twice the risk of cavities in children and increases their likelihood in adults . untreated cavities can lead to pain , infection , and tooth loss .\nheart disease . men who drink one can of a sugary drink per day have a 20 percent higher risk of having a heart attack or dying from a heart attack than men who rarely consume sugary drinks . a related study in women found a similar sugary drink\u2013heart disease link .\na collaboration with alex bogusky , lumenati , and daughters & howard , this video appropriates coca - cola\u2019s legendary \u201chilltop\u201d ad and features real people suffering from real soda - related diseases .\nchildren and adolescents . youth consumption of carbonated beverages increases by almost 10 percent with every 100 additional television ads viewed .\nlow - and middle - income countries . while soft - drink sales have decreased in wealthier nations , coca - cola and pepsico have been making up for declining profits by investing heavily in low - and middle - income countries . and the expansion is coming at the expense of people\u2019s lives , from central america to south america , southeast asia to south africa .\ndoes soda = happiness ? we built an actual happiness stand in downtown denver and filmed the stunned reactions of passersby who learned the truth about what\u2019s in their soda .\nif you drink soda , cut back or stop . diet soda is not without its risks , but does not promote diabetes , weight gain , or heart disease in the way that full - calorie sodas do .\nact now to ask restaurants to take soda off kids\u2019 menus , support sugary drink warning labels , or urge cities , states and congress to levy excise taxes on sugar sweetened beverages and invest the revenues in programs to promote the health of their communities and the nation .\ncustomizing labels is fun\u2026 but coke shouldn\u2019t customize the truth about their products . # sharehonesty\ncoming together : translated . coke claimed it was \u201cpart of the solution\u201d in an ill - conceived ad campaign called \u201ccoming together . \u201d cspi decided to translate cokespeak into english .\nmake your voice heard in the halls of congress , in city halls , and in corporate boardrooms .\nrequest permission to reuse content the use of information from this site for commercial purposes is strictly prohibited without written permission from cspi .\nour apologies . an error occurred while setting your user cookie . please set your browser to accept cookies to continue .\nurltoken uses cookies to improve performance by remembering your session id when you navigate from page to page . this cookie stores just a session id ; no other information is captured . accepting the nejm cookie is necessary to use the website .\na balanced lifestyle is about the choices people make every day regarding what they eat , drink and do . we want people to make informed decisions about the beverages they consume .\nchanging how business is done , in ways that sustain our planet isn ' t just something we say , it ' s what we do . we take environmental stewardship seriously .\ntogether , they bring to market hundreds of brands , flavors and packages , including regular and diet soft drinks , bottles water and water beverages , 100 percent juice and juice drinks , sports drinks , energy drinks and ready - to - drink teas .\naba\u2019s scientific research mission is to inform and clarify discussion through scientific inquiry held to the highest standards of integrity . our member companies adhere to voluntary guidelines when it comes to disclosing information about their products and the ingredients they contain .\naba membership consists of franchise companies , production plants , canning facilities , distribution / sales centers and companies that manufacture and sell a full range of products , including packaging , machinery , equipment , ingredients and other services to the industry .\nactive membership - - available to any person or firm in the united states or its possessions engaged in the manufacture and marketing of non - alcoholic refreshment beverages . it may include all production , distribution or other facilities related to manufacturing and marketing of beverages that are controlled by that person or firm . annual dues are based on sales .\ninternational affiliate membership - - available to any person or firm engaged in the manufacture and sale of refreshment beverages that is not located in the united states or its possessions . annual dues : $ 300 ( u . s . dollars )\nfor further information , please contact aba ' s membership team at ( 202 ) 463 - 6764 .\n\u201cthese ferocious competitors , coke , dr pepper and pepsi , have come together in an unprecedented commitment to help us reduce the calories and sugar that we\u2019re consuming from their beverages , and it\u2019s a really big deal . \u201d\ncoca - cola , dr pepper , and pepsi have introduced more products with less sugar or no sugar at all .\nwe\u2019re bringing more choices and less sugar to neighborhoods where obesity is a tough , community - wide challenge .\nwe\u2019ve recently seen multiple inaccurate stories about the risk of children consuming energy drinks . urltoken ( wash . ) , urltoken ( ill . ) and wmfd\u2026\nlast week , three u . s . senators released a report on energy drink consumption which ignored crucial data about energy drinks and caffeine consumption in\u2026\nby engaging in communities nationwide , our member companies are offering real solutions to challenging issues . whether it is leveraging our collective marketing and innovation strengths to help consumers reduce their calories by offering more no - and lower - calorie choices or working to further minimize our environmental footprint , we are committed to making a difference . follow us here at sip & savor this week as we will feature some of our leadership initiatives and highlight the various ways we are doing our part to help address complex societal issues .\nyesterday , wal - mart announced that the company will work with the first lady on her\nlet\u2019s move !\ncampaign . as the nation\u2019s largest grocer , wal - mart has committed to \u201cprovide its customers with healthier and more affordable food choices , \u201d according to a news release .\nwe commend wal - mart for their involvement with the first lady . and we encourage you to learn more about how our industry is putting calorie information at the fingertips of consumers at every point of purchase .\n805 15th street , nw | suite 1120 | washington , dc 20005 | 202 . 371 . 9792\nmany u . s . localities have implemented a soda tax to reduce obesity and related public health problems . in each locality , the aba has bankrolled a big dollar pr campaign against the tax .\nled by the aba , the soda industry spent $ 48 . 9 million on recent soda tax opposition campaigns in cook county , il ; philadelphia , pa ; boulder , co ; san francisco , ca ; oakland , ca ; seattle , wa , santa fe , nm ; and albany , california , according to a november 2017 report [ 1 ] by the watchdog group center for science in the public interest .\nthe aba itself maintains a strong internet presence with a website , twitter account , facebook account , and youtube account . in addition , the organization creates and maintains a large number of \u201ccampaign websites\u201d with linked social media accounts .\nbelow is a list of the some of the more recent aba campaign websites .\nbecause most of the soda taxes that have been implemented were enacted by ballot initiative , the aba has spent most of this money on television advertising campaigns . when the fight shifts to a state measure to preempt these local ordinances , it is likely that the aba will inflate campaign and lobby spending as well in an attempt to influence state lawmakers .\nin each locality that introduces a soda tax , the aba quickly sets up a \u201cgrassroots\u201d public relations front group whose primary purpose is to shields brand - name soda companies , like coke and pepsi , from responsibility and culpability . the center for media and democracy calls the practice of a big dollar pr industry campaigns acting like an organic grassroots operation \u201castroturfing . \u201d\nif one industry tactic is to hide behind a front group with a diverse array of spokespersons , another is to use the front groups to shift the terms of the debate or refocus the debate on a different topic altogether . thus , we see aba front groups and ad campaigns working hard to shift the discussion from \u201csoda tax\u201d to \u201cgrocery tax\u201d and from the public health impacts of sugary drinks to the \u201chigh cost of living . \u201d many aba ads in soda tax campaigns across the nation pound the \u201cgrocery tax\u201d theme , claiming that it hurts small business and all consumers , even those who don\u2019t drink soda . learn more about industry tactics from the center for media and democracy publishers of urltoken in this article bills to ban local soda taxes are moving in the states , coke and pepsi borrow from the tobacco playbook .\nwhen all else fails , powerful industries sometimes move to ban local control of policies they do not like , including nutrition - related policy . in this tactic , industry is taking a page from the big tobacco playbook . tobacco has battled across the nation to preempt all sorts of local tobacco controls , for instance , twelve states preempt local smoke - free ordinances that are stronger than state standards .\nthere has already been preemption of local ordinances related to nutrition in nine states . [ 2 ]\nrecent state level bills interfering with local democracy , banning local food and nutrition ordinances including soda taxes ."]}
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box , microsoft , and white box robotics .\nfrontline robotics and white box robotics have announced they will merge , with a new robotics series aimed at high - end security and defense uses .\nfrontline robotics and white box robotics are merging , the companies announced tuesday at the robobusiness conference in cambridge , massachusetts , which is highlighting business uses of robotics .\nbefore we get into white box robotics , tell me about the field . robotics has come a long way in the past few years .\nyour search ' fbk 2100w freezer box white w100place divider ' did not match any products . showing results using some of your search terms ' fbk 2100w freezer box white w100place divider '\nyour request for urltoken has been directed to this page , because white box robotics inc . has been acquired by cohort systems inc .\nwhite box robotics was founded in 2000 by thomas burick to fulfill the vision of changing the world - one robot at a time .\nthe merging companies have been working together since december 2004 . their first collaborate product was presented tuesday and is similar to white box robotics ' 9 series .\nwhite box robotics was founded to give the mobile robotics industry a leap forward . the company aims to give enthusiasts , teachers , researchers and technologists a radical tool that breaks down walls and allows people to build advanced mobile robots .\nthe 10 - bots have the same basic principles as our earlier robots ,\nsaid thomas burick , chief executive officer of white box robotics , which is based in pittsburgh .\nthe white box team delivers the depth and breadth to catapult robot technology into the rapidly emerging market for personal , commercial and security robotic applications .\nabout white box robotics white box robotics is the creator of the pc - bot , the worlds first mobile robot made from off - the - shelf pc parts . their patent - pending technology delivers flexible , affordable and visually striking mobile robots for commercial and educational markets . for more information or to place an order for a 914 pc - bot , please visit the company web site at www . whiteboxrobotics . com .\nfrontline robotics ' main product is robot open control ( roc ) , an operating system for use by teams of collaborative security robots . fist - sized metal boxes containing the robot control software are used in white box robotics latest\nserver on wheels ,\npart of a 10 pc - bot series . the new white box 914 pc - bot is powered by a standard pc , with buyers choosing the processor , hard drive and other pc parts used to build the system .\nthe long - awaited pc - based robots from white box robotics are one step closer with an announcement today that the company will begin accepting orders on may 10 for shipping sometime before the end of 2005 . the first production run will be limited to 3 , 000 units . the entire white box website has been taken down until may 10th , so details and pricing information won ' t be available until then . for more , see our previous story on white box robotics . we ' ll provide a detailed review of the new robot if tom ships us a review unit ( hint , hint ) . the full text of today ' s press release follows .\nrobot hobbyists ( with a hefty wallet ) rejoice ! the long awaited 9 - series pc robots from white box robotics are officially soon - to - be - shipping . the robots , manufactured by frontline robotics , which merged with tom burick\u2019s brainchild , white box robotics , are first being released in a low quantity , initial run . these first robots , dubbed the 914 pc - bot will be sold to early - adopters for a hefty price tag of $ 5 , 000 . lest that price completely turn you off from the thought of having your own handy pc - bot , the good folks at white box have strongly reminded us that they\u2019re aiming for a sub - $ 2 , 000 price range once the \u2018bots have ramped up to production .\n2\nwhite box w / 100 place divider , 10 / pk , cardboard w / drainhole , 5 1 / 4\nx 5 1 / 4\nx 2\n.\nstarting with the white box robotics model 914 , today on the mind . forth download page i have begun listing off - the - shelf robots which may ( no guarantee ) be capable of running mind . forth ai and its derivatives in various programming languages .\npittsburgh , pa , usa 5 may 2005 white box robotics today announced that on may 10th it is making available for sale , from its web site , the new white box 914 pc - bot . a manufacturing - ready prototype will be demonstrated at the upcoming robobusiness conference in boston on the same day . the company will take orders using the paypal service and will deliver the first limited production run of 3 , 000 robots to early adopters in time for christmas .\n2\nphenix grid , white box w / 100 place divider , 10 / pk , cardboard w / drainhole , 5 1 / 4\nx 5 1 / 4\nx 2\n.\nwhite light illuminator light boxes provide the perfect amount of light for student viewing or photography of stained electrophoresis gels . the box is made of shatter - resistant plexiglas with a stainless steel frame and uses led lights .\nwhite box robotics today , works with companies and researchers who need to put robots to work inside digital ecosystems and digital life systems where complex data and processing is required at the point of human contact . think of our robots as mobile peripherals interacting , responding to and moving with your end users , your family or your colleagues .\nin 2005 , white box was acquired by frontline robotics of ottawa , canada and , in working together , the company designed , developed , manufactured and launched the 914 pc - bot \u2013 the first of the 9 - series robots \u2013 a general service robot designed for digital life in the home , at work and at play .\nall the fun things you can do with . net from extending media centre to robotics to game development .\none box contains the pair of power - supply boards . there is a good deal of extra room in this box , but air flow for cooling is an important consideration . both boxes have lots of holes specifically designed for cooling .\n\u00a9 2018 robotshop inc . all rights reserved . putting robotics at your service is a trademark of robotshop inc .\n\u201cwhite box robotics consists of pioneers , daredevils , and evangelists for this movement . as a community , we have the opportunity to improve the quality of people\u2019s lives through robotics and through a robot that can stand and move inside a digital world that we all have to live in every day . we will actively contribute to this future where robots will be a part of our everyday existence . . . assisting the elderly , providing companionship , looking after our welfare , our security , our identity and protecting the innocent . \u201d\nwere very excited to be embracing pc enthusiasts , robotics enthusiasts and educational communities alike with the 914 pc - bot . this is a next generation pc . things have been pretty stale in that industry for a few years , and the 914 gives modders a new stage for their work , said thomas burick , founder and president of white box robotics . educators can afford multiple 914s for their labs . robotics enthusiasts finally have a high quality platform they can afford . the pc - bot opens up new possibilities for commercial exploitation by forward - thinking oems . i cant wait to see where these communities take the platform with their talent and imagination .\ncohort systems inc . has completed the acquisition of frontline robotics inc . and whitebox robotics inc . frontline robotics inc . was formed in 2001 and was an early developer of technology for unmanned ground vehicles intended for the perimeter security of critical infrastructure . whitebox robotics inc . was a company created to develop a standard indoor security and surveillance product , generically called the pc - bot which was sold in a variety of configurations to 16 countries . the pc - bot and its variants have been discontinued .\nwhite box robotics introduced the model 912 pre - production prototype at the robonexus conference in santa clara last october . rather than proceeding to manufacture with the 912 , the company decided to make several key improvements to the robot in order to ensure customer satisfaction . the new model 914 includes upgraded power supply and batteries , upgraded stepper motors , newly designed eye area with improved leds , and other minor but ultimately important features .\nyour request for urltoken has been directed to this page , because frontline robotics inc . has been acquired by cohort systems inc .\n2012 top 10 robot christmas gift ideas darpa robotics challenge kick off 2012 asabe robot contest photos interview with david l . heiserman david anderson on subsumption robots review : apocalyptic ai by robert m . geraci raspberry pi interview with eben upton 2012 vex robotics world championship giant dallas robot cited as best public art there ' s more than one way to skin a robot day of the androids at hanson robotics\nipega pg - 9068 wireless bluetooth 3 . 0 joystick gamepad gaming controller remote control with 6 inch telescopic holder for mobile phone tablet pc android tv box\nserious robotocists will want to check out white box robotics ' pc - bot ( fig . 1 ) . this is a professional mobile platform : expandable , with the horsepower to handle add - ons . it is also something that has a presence , compared to the smaller lego mindstorms or irobot create . at 21 in . and 55 pounds ( 24 kg ) , the pc - bot is a formidable robot in the pattern of star wars ' r2 - d2 .\n\u2018for teachers , researchers , engineers or legacy systems developers who need to front real - world applications and robotics projects with a digital face . \u2019\nwhile i was travelling last week two new product releases \u2018snuk\u2019 out . microsoft robotics developer studio 2008 and xns games studio 3 . 0 . both now supporting the vs 2008 products which makes for a more comfortable environment on vista . microsoft robotics developer studio ( mrds ) 2008 has some important changes to licensing as well as exciting feature\u2026\nat white box , the creators understand \u2013 it\u2019s about the turn of the wrench , the feel of the screwdriver in your hand . . . working with earthly elements \u2013 copper , steel , silver , lead , and oil that is this spectacular machine . it\u2019s about manipulating these materials in such a way to create quality of life at the end of a digital stream for a real person .\ncould this be the new hero type robot that everyone gets ? could be cool if it was as ubiquitous as the pc . this could be another robotics revolution waiting to happen !\nthis white light illuminator provides the perfect amount of light for student viewing or photography of stained electrophoresis gels . students will see the bands in their stained gels more clearly and make more accurate measurements when the gels are illuminated from beneath .\ni can ' t leave an electronic store without a handful of gadgets that i want to fit to our robots ,\nburick said .\npc enthusiasts had a huge impact on the pc ' s future . i expect the same thing in robotics . there ' s usually a steep learning curve in robotics but this is plug - and - play with windows as interface .\nthe capabilities that the merger provides we will first exploit in security applications ,\nsaid richard lepack , chief executive officer of frontline robotics , which is based on ottawa , as he announced the merger .\nthe two companies and their products are typical examples of the current trend in the robotics industry . the expo floor at the conference is dominated by displays and videos showing soldiers and security guards interacting with robots and unmanned vehicles .\nubtech digital servo is engineered with a built - in mcu , self - controlled , and sensory feedback system . this improves the flow of movement to be more precise . our robotic engine has the most advanced technology in the robotics industry .\nbox explores the synthesis of real and digital space through projection - mapping on moving surfaces . the short film documents a live performance , captured entirely in camera . bot & dolly produced this work to serve as both an artistic statement and technical demonstration . it is the culmination of multiple technologies , including large scale robotics , projection mapping , and software engineering . we believe this methodology has tremendous potential to radically transform theatrical presentations , and define new genres of expression . find out exactly how\nbox\nwas created in our exclusive behind the scenes video : urltoken urltoken _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ subscribe to the creators project : urltoken _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _\napocalyptic ai by robert m . geraci robotics programming 101 pololu 3pi : the 10 , 000 mile review unofficial lego mindstorms nxt guide machinima review : stolen life i - robot poetry by jason christie the definitive guide to building java robots microbric viper kit scribbler robot competitive mindstorms introduction to autonomous mobile robots\nthe pc - bot changes the robotics landscape with a fundamental shift in flexibility , functionality and affordability . until now , enthusiasts and robotics labs have had the choice of buying proprietary garage - quality platforms at a reasonable price , or higher quality proprietary platforms for $ 10 , 000 and up . for about the price of a good pc , customers can add their choice of available processors , hard drives and thousands of other mature pc parts to the 914 chassis . the end result is a very high quality , visually striking , functional mobile robot that is built out to be whatever the end - user wants .\nthe other box contains the mini - itx motherboard . the external connectors are found on the back of the pc - bot . there is enough space to add a pci card parallel to the motherboard with the correct bracket , but mounting something in a rigid fashion will take some work with sheet metal or plastic and some power tools .\nthe pc - bot consists of a set of linked compartments that are all part of a solid metal case comparable to the best pc mini - towers . the m3 control unit , batteries and motor are housed in the lower section , and the central part is laid out in 5 . 25 - in . drive - bay fashion . on either side is a pair of boxes that can flip down ( fig . 7 ) and then open ( fig . 8 ) with the twist of a latch . one holds the box up . another pair keep the lid on the box . the boxes are hinged so they swing down and wires hold the boxes at a right angle , parallel to the ground .\npower from the two lead acid batteries runs through a pair of mini - box m2 - atx power supplies . these are the same ones used in our car pc ( car pc , part 2 : the mini - itx pc , ed online # 14228 ) . one power supply handles the motherboard . the other handles the electrical requirements of the rest of the system .\nthe pc - bot can be easily configured to perform a myriad of useful and entertaining functions . it does everything you would expect a desktop pc to do \u2013 plus it moves by remote control or autonomously avoids obstacles , transmits and receives \u2013 voice , video , data and text \u2013 but additionally the 914 is intended to put scalable data and processing power into a complex mobile robotics digital world that involves human beings .\nthe pc - bot comes with some sample applications and support for platforms like the robotics studio . we had the pc - bot dancing and chasing the cat as soon as the batteries where charged . our poor kitty was terrorized as my daughter had the pc - bot wandering around , saying\nhere kitty , kitty . . . .\nnow i need to get it ready to be a presenter at our local science fair .\nit took a while to get through all of the pc - bot ' s hardware features , and it will be even longer to get through the software side because of the flexibility of this platform . i ' ll be using this to examine robotic software such as microsoft ' s robotics studio in future articles . the pc - bot will support almost any pc - based software so there will be a number of articles about the pc - bot in the near future .\nthe robots come standard with a propulsion system , 8 ir rangefinders , a usb motor controller system , batteries , webcam , a functional via epia sp13000 motherboard , 1gb of ram , 40gb harddrive , dvd / cd - rw drive , wifi card , and windows xp home . it\u2019s up to you to supply ideas for what to do with it . however , right out of the box you can wireless command it to navigate around your house , and you can also put it in an autonomous learning / navigating mode .\nit ' s not a choice between a truck , sedan , or ferrari , but the pc - bot does come in different flavors that will take a different - sized bite out of your pocketbook . the full - up 914 pc - bot comes in at $ 4995 . this includes all the bells , whistles , motherboard , headlights and plastic case . it is ready to run out of the box and has the look of a professional robot . it is ideal for someone intending to use the pc - bot in public applications .\nit really has . i ' ve been working on the 9 - series robot for the past five years . quite honestly i started out by thinking about applying computer parts to robotics in some way because computer boards are so cheap and plentiful , i thought , if we could take them and apply that to personal robots and mobile robots , oh boy . i actually started doing mockups of the robot ' s body in 3d and then graduated into several laser - type chassis . that took five years of refinement and then working with our production partner . we ' ve come a long way .\nthe first entertaining humanoid robot that connects via bluetooth 4 . 0 to your pc android or ios . download the free software on ubtech robotics website to program your robot . you can also download direct from the manufactures site for some premium content . the premium content will have excellent choices from yoga demonstrations , exercise moves , and an awesome song collection . use that premium content and do some of your own creative modifications to personalize your robotic moves ! the biggest advantage is that you will learn how to program a robot to follow your every command . the program is for beginners and advanced users .\nit is the first , patented robot design to employ standard pc parts . . . it does everything a pc does , houses the same plug - and - play hardware as a pc does , runs the same operating systems that a pc runs \u2013 but \u2013 it\u2019s mobile . in short it\u2019s a pc that has read - to - me , speak - to - me , move - with - me functionality that houses enough horsepower out - of - the - box to access and process the world\u2019s legacy data \u2013 and put it in the hands ( literally ) of a human being . it moves , talks , sees , hears , senses and can physically react and respond to the environment it is placed in .\nairports , nuclear power stations , pipelines and other large high - threat areas are examples where robots can be vital parts of the surveillance system ,\nlepack said .\nlast month , lepack and engineers at his company , demonstrated collaboration between fully autonomous robots using the roc system .\nwhen two mobile robots entered a narrow passage from opposite directions one of the robots cleared the passage so that the other one could come through ,\nlepack said .\nmost of the 10 pc - bot is made from off - the - shelf pc parts mounted on a mobile platform , but while the 9 series was mainly marketed as an entertainment device with cd , dvd , an mp3 player and cameras , the 10 series is aimed at high - end areas such as security and defense .\nit could be used in banks or warehouses ,\nlepack said , giving an example :\nif there ' s an indication of someone trying to break in through a door ; a 10 series robot with telepresence functions could go there and take a look . the images will be sent to a security guard and the intruder will be interrupted and maybe identified .\nother functions that could be fitted to the 9 and 10 series mini motherboard via usb ( universal serial bus ) ports are applications for facial recognition , speech synthesis , infrared sensors , motion detectors , radiation , gas or chemical sensors .\nboth the 9 and 10 series run on windows , but will be delivered without that operating system . the 9 series platform costs about us $ 10 , 000 . even though the 10 series is not yet in production it will soon be available for orders and will be delivered within 18 months , according to lepack .\nsign up to gain exclusive access to email subscriptions , event invitations , competitions , giveaways , and much more .\nmembership is free , and your security and privacy remain protected . view our privacy policy before signing up .\nkeep up with the latest tech news , reviews and previews by subscribing to the good gear guide newsletter .\niot botnets have been known for quite a while , but they gained household infamy after mirai grabbed the headlines back in 2016 .\ni need power and lots of it . as a front end web developer anything less just won\u2019t cut it which is why the msi gt75 is an outstanding laptop for me . it\u2019s a sleek and futuristic looking , high quality , beast that has a touch of sci - fi flare about it .\nif you\u2019re looking to invest in your next work horse laptop for work or home use , you can\u2019t go wrong with the msi ge63 .\nif you can afford the price tag , it is well worth the money . it out performs any other laptop i have tried for gaming , and the transportable design and incredible display also make it ideal for work .\ntouch screen visibility and operation was great and easy to navigate . each menu and sub - menu was in an understandable order and category\ni would recommend this device for families and small businesses who want one safe place to store all their important digital content and a way to easily share it with friends , family , business partners , or customers .\nreproduction in whole or in part in any form or medium without express written permission of idg communications is prohibited . copyright 2013 idg communications . abn 14 001 592 650 . all rights reserved .\nwith over 25 years of brand awareness and credibility , good gear guide ( formerly pc world australia ) , consistently delivers editorial excellence through award - winning content and trusted product reviews .\nfor more information and pictures you can check out the community site , urltoken along with their image gallery , and the purchase page for a complete list of features .\nwilliam , thank you for the coverage on our recent release of of the 914 . we are so excited that we are shipping \u2018bots . initial reaction from the early adopters has been incredible . thanks again for the coverage . best , tom burick\nyes they can talk . since it\u2019s a pc , it talks the same way your pc can . also with brain ( see urltoken ) or dragon natrually speaking , you can talk to it !\nrobotshop , the world ' s leading robot store for personal and professional robot technology . here you will find the best selection of robot vacuums and other domestic robots , professional robots , robot toys , and robot kits , and robot parts for building your own robots .\nrobotshop is also a leading force in robotic education and research . we provide a diverse product selection , educational and quantity discounts , useful resources and specialized support .\nveteran journalist j . d . lasica caught up with thomas j . burick , ceo of\nof youngwood , penn . , at the robonexus trade show in santa clara , calif . , last month . as robots whirled by on the floor , burick talked about robots coming down in price to the consumer level , battling pcs for supremacy in the home , and why he didn ' t care for\ni , robot .\na new u . n . report says that 607 , 000 automated domestic helps were in use at the end of 2003 . it seems that the most popular robots purchased by consumers perform manual tasks like yardwork or vacuuming the floors as well as educate or entertain .\ntapping into the same creative well as ' minecraft ' could be the key to long - term success .\nit ' s available now , along with watchos , tvos and homepod versions .\nthe company will launch an ipo on a ' recognized ' us stock exchange .\nit comes with boards , fishing rods , a tent and a solar - powered shower .\nsave my name , email , and website in this browser for the next time i comment .\nthe company\u2019s mission is to develop mobile robotic platforms that empower people by eliminating the difficult learning curve associated with the building of these machines . its focus is to create and develop pc - bots \u2013 plug - and - play robots created almost entirely from off - the - shelf industry - standard computer parts in a framework that is open to extension , creativity and continuing innovation . this technology allows people with a rudimentary understanding of assembling or upgrading devices such as pcs to build onto this new species of robot .\nreleased to early market adopters and pioneer purchasers in december , 2006 and shown as part of the digital life show in new york \u2013 the 914 pc - bot won \u201cbest of show : future technology\u201d award .\nthe 9 - series pc - bot is a standard for the world that allows innovation - based communities to focus their energies on a common platform and deliver data at the point of human contact .\ninspired by world - class design and fueled by advanced engineering , the 914 pc - bot gives enthusiasts , educators and business partners alike the opportunity to create exciting , functional , mobile robots from off - the - shelf computer parts . . .\nit is an intelligent machine for teachers , researchers , applications and systems developers trying to do simple or complex things with an element of mobility in mind .\nthe 9 - series robot isn\u2019t merely a cold conglomeration of sheet metal and electronics . it is a companion whom we have longed to know all our lives and we have deliberately engineered real emotion into the metal and the plastics in order to evoke a positive and energy - charged human response .\nthe developers have opened the hardware and the software to you so that you can build this modern machine and watch it live , move , interact with the world . \u201cfor just an intoxicating second it takes you somewhere else . we hope you feel shifted . . . suspended , briefly glancing twenty - five years into the future . somehow you\u2019ve had the privilege to build a machine that feels so miraculously alive ! \u201d exults ceo thomas burick .\nour early adopter community has been patient for months now . we appreciate them hanging in there and were so pleased to finally take firm orders , said burick . now that were going to manufacture , growing our team and getting the end - users talents working on the pc - bot platform , well be evolving it rapidly going forward .\nthose base units look good but their functionality is limited . how many of us have at one time gone round and round in circle making new mobile robots , but not going any further because its hard to expand on a base platform . the idea is good , but it is going to take arms and grippers before i consider getting one .\nall content copyright by author . unless otherwise noted , original content is licensed under creative commons attribution , share - alike v3 . 0 license . see the about page for details .\nthis site is operated by a business or businesses owned by informa plc and all copyright resides with them . informa plc ' s registered office is 5 howick place , london sw1p 1wg . registered in england and wales . number 8860726 .\nthe big difference between the pc - bot and most off - the - shelf robots is capacity . it has internal bays for user - developed peripherals . it is controlled by a mini - itx motherboard , which provides pc - level compute capacity that can use standard usb peripherals like a global positioning system ( gps ) module to enhance its capabilities .\nits heavy - duty motors , wheels and casters are still limited to a relatively flat surface but it does not have to be completely smooth . carpets will not slow it down , but obviously stairs are more than a challenge . its pair of 12 - v , 9 - a sealed lead acid batteries provide plenty of power for the two dc stepper drive motors .\nthe $ 3995 9 - series development platform ( fig . 2 ) is essentially a naked 914 pc - bot . yes , those custom plastic parts are a bit expensive , but not always necessary mdash ; especially if you intend to build your own .\nthe base platform , and of course the 914 pc - bot , come with a via epia sp 13000 lvds mini - itx mmotherboard with 1 gbyte of 400 - mhz pc3200 ddr ram . the system boots from an 80 - gb 2 . 5 - in . sata hard disk or a slimline dvd - rom / cd - rw drive . external usb ports can be used to temporarily attached more drives or drives can be added internally as well . the 8 half - height 5 . 25 - in . drive bays ( fig . 3 ) initially house the computer bay speakers and audio interface , along with the dvd / hard disk drive combo .\nthe two systems comes with a linksys 802 . 11g wireless usb adapter . this works with linux or windows . ubuntu linux and windows xp home are included as well . they come configured with vnc remote control support since the unit typically operates in a headless fashion .\nbargain hunters or those with a mini - itx motherboard can get away with the $ 2995 9 - series basic unit . this essentially provides all the hardware , including basic electronics . it does not include items like the motherboard , web camera , and usb wireless adapter , but it does include the batteries and power supply . the plastic case is available separately .\nthe pc - bot has dozens of digital and analog io , but most will be handled by the usb machine management module ( m3 ) . the m3 controls the motors , headlights , and infrared sensors that can be spaced around the pc - bot . it does not control devices attached directly to the motherboard ( like the usb camera ) or devices that are added by the user . the m3 does not handle other interfaces built into the mother such as the serial ports .\ncombining everything else into one control unit simplifies wiring and software control . m3 drivers are provided for linux and windows . the m3 unit is inside the core the pc - bot , but a pair of plug - in panels can be found at the bottom of the front and rear of the pc - bot ( fig . 4 ) . devices like the ir range finders are connected individually to the m3 unit .\nthe pc - bot is a hefty system built around a solid metal frame ; hence its 55 - pound starting weight . adding a few more heavy peripherals or devices would crush most other platforms , but not the pc - bot . to move its bulk , the robot has a pair of heavy - duty stepper motors linked to large wheels ( fig . 5 ) by drive belts .\nthe robot keeps its balance using a pair of patented self - cleaning roller - ball casters in the front and rear of the robot ( fig . 6 ) . these allow the robot to pivot . unlike free spinning wheels , the casters don ' t get caught on obstacles .\noverall , the pc - bot ' s drive system is a good compromise between ruggedness and mobility . it does not require extra power when standing that a balancing robot would , and the implementation hefty enough to move its bulk rather quickly and accurately . in fact , the typical limitation on movement is the quality of the environmental sensing system rather than the drive system .\nthe pc - bot can go up gentle inclines , roll over small bumps and run on carpet without any problems . obviously it will not be going up or down stairs but it is quite mobile otherwise .\nthe boxes are covered on all sides , but there is a large hold on one side for cabling . this opens into the central area ( fig . 9 ) . this is where the hard disk and dvd drive reside , as well as the m3 control unit access . there is plenty of space for numerous cables ; ide , sata , usb and power cables are already routed through the area .\ni think the flip - down approach is an excellent idea . the only issue i have with the architecture is that the two main front and rear plastic covers must be removed to gain access to the boxes . this is not a problem in general , since hardware tweaking is not something you tend to do once the system is finalized , but most will leave the plastic aside during hardware development .\nit is possible to get to some of the interfaces through four small access ports on the plastic skin ( fig . 10 ) . power switches and charging sockets are readily available , but the one item you cannot access easily is the vga port on the motherboard . given the tight confines with the plastic installed , it is also unlikely a cable could be routed to the outside world . in general , this is not an issue , since even in headless mode , most developers will utilize a remote control program using the wireless link ; but this does not help much during the boot process . of course , most developers will likely latch onto a single operating system instead of twiddling the multiple boot feature .\nthe pc - bot is capable of handling a wide range of peripherals and sensors , but it comes with two primary sensors . the first is divided into two groups of infrared ( ir ) range finders . the second is the usb web camera . neither will do much without the appropriate software support , but the software has direct control over these peripherals .\nthe m3 system mentioned earlier is used to support the ir range finders . the first group is found around the bottom of the pc - bot ( fig . 11 ) . they are mounted on a semi - circular metal bracket and there are holes in the plastic cover for these sensors . the bracket and cover have room for 9 sensors . five are included with the system . additional sensors can be added as necessary . coverage of the included five sensors is about the front 250 degrees depending upon the obstacle distance from the pc - bot . two of the sensors are for either side . one is aimed directly forward and the remaining pair is off to either side on the front .\na second metal bracket and sensors can be added , but comparable coverage could be obtained with just three additional sensors mirroring the ones in front , since the side sensors would overlap .\nthe second set of ir sensors is found in the middle of the robot on the front ( fig . 12 ) . these sensors are aimed at the floor at an angle . these are designed to detect the general height of objects , but more importantly they can be used to detect the floor or , more importantly , the lack thereof . a 50 - pound hunk of metal and plastic falling down the stairs or rolling over the side of a ledge is not an image most robotocists will want to see . the pc - bot is rugged . . . but it isn ' t indestructible .\nthe other sensor is the logitech web camera that is mounted on top and to one side of the pc - bot ( fig . 13 ) . the ball camera can be aimed in any direction , but typically ,\nlevel and forward\nwill be the direction for most applications . the camera does not pan or tilt , but an adept designer can add this feature . aimed forward , the camera provides full coverage of the width of the pc - bot after about two feet .\nthe camera is suitable for obstacle detection and object identification . likewise , the processing platform has sufficient horsepower to handle the software that can make it happen . of course , adding and managing this type of software is a major hurdle , but that is for another article .\na standard linksys usb - based 802 . 11g adapter provides a wireless link to the pc - bot . this will definitely be the way the pc - bot is programmed and controlled . it has sufficient bandwidth to handle streaming audio and video from the pc - bot while providing enough headroom for control going in the other direction if necessary . standard remote control programs like vnc will likely be used to track and control the system , although custom applications can also be used .\nthe lack of a microphone is the only thing i found missing in the basic pc - bot architecture , although it is a trivial addition . the motherboard does have an audio input , so it is just a matter of adding the cabling . there are plenty of places to hide it .\none feature i would like to see would be a control panel and input buttons , but this is easy to add even without making major modifications to the plastic cover . there is a removable panel on the top in the rear that is just the right size for such a small control . while the current panel snaps in place , it is not too hard to modify this with a hinge to allow it to flip up ; but again , that ' s another project .\nbit gets kids coding and loving robots with the stroke of a marker . customize , code with colors , and advance to ozoblockly .\nmake bit your own with stickers and diy accessories , from bunny ears to bow ties to lightning bolts .\nstart coding screen - free ! the activity pack teaches you to code bit with colors . make color codes with markers or stickers .\nadvance with ozoblockly and program bit\u2019s movements , speed , and led light . load your code just by holding bit up to the screen .\n\u00a9 2018 ozobot & evollve , inc . united states patent nos . 9 , 486 , 713 and 9 , 545 , 582 .\nthis site uses cookies for analytics , personalized content and ads . by continuing to browse this site , you agree to this use .\nrichard lepack shows off the 914 at this year\u2019s maker faire \ud83d\ude42 the software shown briefly at the end is dave evans\u2019 b . r . a . i . n built using . net .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nsquaretrade 4 - year toys accident protection plan ( $ 450 - $ 499 . 99 )\nsquaretrade 3 - year toys accident protection plan ( $ 450 - $ 499 . 99 )\nfully transferable with gifts . cancel anytime , full refund in the first 30 days\ncomment : minor cosmetic imperfection on top , front or sides of item . minor cosmetic imperfection on bottom or back of item . item will come in original packaging . packaging will be damaged .\nfulfillment by amazon ( fba ) is a service we offer sellers that lets them store their products in amazon ' s fulfillment centers , and we directly pack , ship , and provide customer service for these products . something we hope you ' ll especially enjoy : fba items qualify for free shipping and amazon prime .\nif you ' re a seller , fulfillment by amazon can help you increase your sales . we invite you to learn more about fulfillment by amazon .\nalpha 1s app to control your robot ( ios and android ) via bluetooth 4 . 0\nfree software to program your robot on ubtech website . 3d visual pc software for complete beginners and advanced programmers . user friendly gui interface to maximize your personal experience .\nooma butterfleye smart security camera with facial recognition , battery backup , 2 - w . . .\nhi - tech wireless remote control robot kids rc robot toy senses gesture , sings , danc . . .\nmakeblock mbot robot kit , diy mechanical building block , stem education , entry - leve . . .\nsponsored products are advertisements for products sold by merchants on amazon . com . when you click on a sponsored product ad , you will be taken to an amazon detail page where you can learn more about the product and purchase it .\nthis shopping feature will continue to load items . in order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading .\nthere was a problem completing your request . please try your search again later .\nalpha 1s will be your favorite entertainment companion . entertain or compete with your peers . have the freedom to learn , program , and share your demonstrations , dances , yoga moves , and martial arts . also bluetooth all your hot music hits via your iphone , android , or pc . the alpha 1s has the capability to move up to 180 degrees of rotation for maximum agility .\nreturn policy : all of our products are subject to a 30 - 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( the left leg soccer kick caused my unit to fall over every time . ) then you ' re left with programming new routines . this would be fun if you were able to import existing routines into the software and go from there , but this is not an option and you have to start from scratch , which basically means you must have the patience and time of a stop - motion animator to really program anything worthwhile . it ' s too pricey to be a toy for kids and too limited to be a very interesting learning tool .\nthe robot was an excellent start with robotic technology , but still needs more to advance , my robot has a deviation in his left leg due to difference in move than the right leg , which makes him walk far from straight path , and its very clear when he moves backward , he moves in circles . i dont know if this can be fixed by software tuning or ther is a must for changing one of the servos , any way i enjoy developing new moves , althought the pc devlopment software needs more modifications for syncing the music with moves\nwe purchased these robots as a\nshowstopper ' for a large convention we attended . we programmed the bots to dance based on some info that was already out there . it wasn ' t the easiest to process , but once we got going , coding additional dances and moves were much simpler . the customer service , though there is a language barrier , was very responsive and helpful . the robots were a huge success , brought a ton of attention to our booth and got the crowd excited to win . they are a fun novelty . they don ' t do a ton of useful items , but are a great toy ad definitely entrance you with their capabilities .\nlots of led lights and great movements love the stories and dancing be careful does . . .\nlots of led lights and great movements love the stories and dancing be careful does fall over since a lot of downloads have quick moves . best on smooth surface . great looking piece and you can program your own moves and music or stories . hope ubtech and the public keep posting great dances and story telling also has lots of sport moves soccer lungful etc\npiece of crap 500 . 00 beans all it does is light . . .\npiece of crap 500 . 00 beans all it does is light up . do not buy it .\nit is an old one , body full of scratches , doesn ' t come with a booklet . worse of all , it doesn ' t work !\nthe software has been improved and works for both pc / mac with apps for both android and ios . the software allows you to record and playback whatever moves you make for the bot . . .\nprime members enjoy free two - day shipping and exclusive access to music , movies , tv shows , original audio series , and kindle books .\nafter viewing product detail pages , look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in .\nshatter - resistant plexiglas top gives maximum light diffusion and minimum glare with no \u201chot spots\u201d that are so detrimental for clear viewing or photography . the stainless steel frame will maintain its attractive appearance for years . the viewing surface measures 10\n* advanced placement and ap are registered trademarks of the college board , which was not involved in the production of , and does not endorse , these products .\nneither achieve nor the lead states and partners that developed the next generation science standards were involved in the production of this product , and do not endorse it .\njavascript seems to be disabled in your browser . you must have javascript enabled in your browser to utilize the functionality of this website .\nsee your specific pricing current customers who log in before browsing or ordering will see client specific pricing in place of our standard catalog pricing . the result is significant savings when ordering !\neasily manage your account a login also allows you to view currently open and past orders as well as to track shipments .\neasy repetitive ordering create your wish list of your most frequently purchased items to speed up ordering . a wish list make repetitive shopping easy !"]}
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", "topic": 21}], "title": "brewster productions", "paragraphs": ["you can catch bill brewster at this year ' s electric elephant festival in croatia .\nbrewster productions acoustic nights concert : 6 p . m . sept . 2 , hedge house museum lawn , 126 water st , plymouth . the big lonesome will perform , with molly brule opening .\nplymouth \u2013 brewster productions is celebrating its 10th season of acoustic nights , its hugely popular , absolutely positively free summer concert series on the hedge house lawn . and this year\u2019s lineup promises wonderful and inspiring entertainment .\njon dorn co - founded brewster productions back in 2008 with longtime friends scott mceuwen , harrison quinn and andrew carleen . as the series\u2019 co - producer , dorn said he\u2019s thrilled with the reception acoustic nights has received .\n( c ) 1999 bill brewster and frank broughton all rights reserved . isbn : 0 - 8021 - 3688 - 5\ndorn said that when choosing the acts that would play during the independent music festival , brewster productions aimed to include as many genres of music as possible . showcasing everything from jazz to rock , dorn said the event appealed to a large audience .\nplymouth \u2013 brewster productions acoustic nights concert : 6 p . m . sept . 2 , hedge house museum lawn , 126 water st , plymouth . the big lonesome will perform , with molly brule opening . free . for information : www . acousticnightsplymouth . com .\nif you ' re interested in finding out more about brewster productions or the artists they work with , dorn gave us a little tip on how to stay in the know .\nwe ' ll be posting our summer concert series schedules in april at urltoken and urltoken .\nmark dale caught up with bill brewster to discuss his exhaustive book , previous and present dance music scenes plus his project plans moving forward .\nbrewster productions and its music series owe their lives to volunteers , sponsorships and grants . the 10th season is sponsored by the music box , and the venue has been donated by the plymouth antiquarian society . the series is also supported in part by a town of plymouth promotions fund grant .\nbecause most of the bands that play at the festival perform only original tracks , dorn said the event is unusual for the waterfront area . although cover bands would most likely attract a larger audience , giving young musicians like derek measor , the chance to perform is extremely important to brewster productions .\njon dorn , co - founder of brewster productions , said the show has been held at since 2007 under the name school house rock , only receiving its new name this year . during the saturday afternoon event , six bands played on the main stage , while two acts performed on the side stage .\nhere you can find out more about some of our key past productions , giving you an insight into how they were staged and the directorial choices that were made .\ntalawa\u2019s was the first all - black production in london , directed by yvonne brewster . rather than altering the script to accommodate \u2018blackness\u2019 or trying to subvert the play\u2019s values , brewster reasoned that the theme of identity and trying to work out one\u2019s origins made it relevant to all sectors of society in britain , black britons in particular .\nbrewster productions pushed the event back an hour to wait for the rain to stop , and the musicians took off their shoes and shirts to perform in the sweltering heat . during their free afternoon festival , everyone involved was working for a common cause : exposing residents of plymouth and beyond to original music from up - and - coming acts .\ntalawa was set up in 1986 by yvonne brewster , mona hammond , carmen munroe , and inigo espejel . talawa theatre company was the first professional black theatre company in britain .\nbox office : ( 508 ) 896 - 1888 3299 rte . 6a , p . o . box 1305 , brewster , ma 02631 info @ urltoken \u00a9 2017 cape rep theatre\nbill brewster also co - ran the influential dj history website and forum and , for 20 years , co - ran and dj ' d at an underground club night called lowlife . both of these projects he killed off in 2015 . we recently caught up with bill brewster to ask him about his long history in dance music and what ' s next on the cards .\nthere have been more than 300 professional productions of the play in the uk since 1900 , in every style of venue from proscenium arch and thrust stage to theatre - in - the - round and open air . casts have ranged from established west end stars to all - male , all - female and all - black actors and from modern dress to period setting . four notable 20th - century productions are highlighted below .\ngrimsby born bill brewster ' s first vocation was as a chef , but thankfully for us , the world of music and writing beckoned and he forwent a stressful life filled with cuts and burns to the hands .\nhis latest compilations have been an impressively annotated and thorough series of ten multiple cd sources packs for harmless records , covering the catalogues of the likes of trax , sam , sleeping bag , p & p records and dj international . these amazing collections are sadly the final releases from harmless , which has been one of the uk ' s premier reissue labels of the last two decades , but brewster ' s compiling continues . up next is a two cd set of larry levan productions and remixes for universal .\nmost stations could not afford the orchestras and productions that went into the network radio shows ,\nexplained ben selvin , who worked for the leading transcription disc company .\nand so we supplied nearly 300 stations with transcriptions that frequently\u2014but not always\u2014featured the most popular bands and vocalists .\nour productions of henry iv part i over the years have included many famous actors playing the pivotal roles of prince hal , hotspur , falstaff and henry iv : richard burton ( hal ) , michael redgrave ( hotspur ) and antony quayle ( falstaff ) in 1951 ; ian holm ( hal ) , hugh griffith ( falstaff ) and eric porter ( henry iv ) in 1964 ; alan howard ( hal ) and brewster mason ( falstaff ) in 1975 ; timothy dalton ( hotspur ) , joss ackland ( falstaff ) and patrick stewart ( henry iv ) in 1982 ; robert stephens ( falstaff ) and julian glover ( henry iv ) in 1991 ; david warner ( falstaff ) in 2007 .\ni don ' t miss it because i go back there and it isn ' t the same city any more . but i miss that period of me living in it because i lived in the east village within walking distance of my office , northcott productions , king street , power music , nervous , tribal america , sub urban , for the record .\n' [ yvonne brewster ] has not transposed the play to black territory , with different , if analogous manners and conventions . she has not turned it upside down with black masters and white servants . the revelation of this production is that the sight of black actors inhabiting the skins and minds of upper class white victorians does not seem strange or perverse ' .\nat the moment i ' m just doing bits of journalism and djing at weekends . i ' ve just done a larry levan compilation for universal that ' s out at the end of march . well , i say i ' ve just done it , i actually did it two years ago , it ' s just taken two years to come out . it ' s larry levan productions and remixes , things like peech boys and man friday , over two cds .\ndirected at the time by gielgud , this version was regarded at the time as the definitive production of the 20th century . it was produced by h . m . tennent , one of the leading theatrical managements of the period who were famed for their lavish and starry productions . it was designed by motley who produced a detailed set which was very different from their usual minimalist style , but true to wilde\u2019s elaborate stage directions . gielgud\u2019s direction was similarly faithful to the text and the edwardian style . one critic noted that :\nin the 30 years since its inception , talawa theatre company has produced more than 40 notable and acclaimed productions including : the black jacobins by clr james ; the importance of being earnest by oscar wilde ; antony and cleopatra , king lear and othello by william shakespeare ; the road by wole soyinka ; the lion by michael abbensetts ; ' tis pity she ' s a whore by john ford ; blues for mr charlie by james baldwin ; the crucible by arthur miller ; rum and coca cola by mustapha matura ; waiting for godot by samuel beckett , and all my sons by arthur miller .\non july 23 , a total of eight bands performed their original music at the plymouth independent music festival at pilgrim memorial state park .\nwith temperatures reaching well into the 90s and a rainstorm striking in the morning , the plymouth independent music festival faced its fair share of challenges on saturday . still , the members of , which hosts the show , and the musicians were willing to work through the obstacles .\nwe worked really hard to put the set list together and there is a lot of talented young bands around here ,\ndorn said .\ni think it can be surprising to some people how many awesome bands are around here . so we really try to find them , give them a stage and get their music out there because it should be .\nthis year , the bands came from towns between boston and cape cod and included plymouth ' s as well as emma ate the lion , the release and the brightest lights .\nit is all over the place ,\nhe said .\nespecially with these shows , we try to not make it all just one genre . we kind of want to have something for everyone .\nfor dylan wheaton , a member of the band emma ate the lion , the presence of a wide variety of musicians was one of his favorite parts about performing at the festival .\nit is definitely an eclectic assortment of different types of music , so it ' s cool to see that everyone ' s hanging out and supporting all the bands ,\nwheaton said after his afternoon performance .\nmeasor has been playing guitar with his rock band blacklight sunrise for about two years , and said he truly appreciated being given the chance to play at the event .\n[ the festival ] offers an opportunity to up - coming bands ,\nhe said .\nwe are just trying to get out there .\nthe views expressed in this post are the author ' s own . want to post on patch ? register for a user account .\npatch welcomes contributions and comments from our users . we strive for civil , enlightened discussions on patch stories and local issues . please abide by our posting standards :\nusers who violate our posting rules will have their comments blocked or deleted . users who flagrantly violate our standards can be banned at the moderator ' s discretion .\nfeatured events are paid listings by users and receive priority placement on patch , on our social pages and in our daily newsletters . to promote your local event on patch , click here .\nfeatured announcements are paid posts promoted by patch community members . to promote your local announcement on patch , create an account and start posting here .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 strict / / en\nurltoken\nthanks for the support so far ! we ' re offering a free fancy apple product to the next person who does the following : 1 ) find or build a time machine . 2 ) go back to early march when we shot this video . 3 ) pledge $ 200 within five minutes of when scott says\npledge in the next five minutes\n. 4 ) enjoy your\nnew\nipad !\nin case you missed it : we launched a kickstarter project to help save our acoustic nights summer concert series at the hedge house lawn . here ' s our fancy launch video \u2013 if we can ' t raise $ 2000 by june 1st , we ' re gonna sell all of our sound equipment and buy a jet ski . either we have a great concert series , or we spend the summer cruising around the ponds of america ' s hometown on a sweet ski - doo \u2013 can ' t lose ! but seriously , please pledge and share : urltoken\nconcert dates : did you catch our video announcement last week ? the 2015 acoustic nights summer concert series is happening : june 27 , july 11 , august 15 , august 29 , september 5 at the beautiful hedge house lawn . lineup coming soon !\nacoustic nights 2018 : july 7 + august 11 + september 1 . free concerts !\nfull series info at www . acousticnightsplymouth . com . artists to be announced soon !\n2013 plymouth independent music festival - official announcement -\ngimli vs . aragorn\nthe series kicks off next saturday , june 24 , with brooklyn folk and americana singer / songwriter dan mills and plymouth\u2019s own star singer / songwriter hayley sabella , a featured performer on pbs . all shows start at 6 p . m . and are held at 126 water st . on the 1809 hedge house museum lawn .\nthe series features up - and - coming artists from all over the region who perform acoustic folk , pop , jazz and everything in between . the concerts are held monthly throughout the summer on 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local kingston ~ 182 standish avenue , plymouth , ma 02360 ~ privacy policy ~ terms of service\n\u00a9 copyright 2006 - 2018 gatehouse media , llc . all rights reserved \u2022 gatehouse news\noriginal content available for non - commercial use under a creative commons license , except where noted . wicked local carver ~ 182 standish avenue , plymouth , ma 02360 ~ privacy policy ~ terms of service\nwe have launched a new website and are reviewing this page . find out more\nthe universal themes of \u2018the importance of being earnest\u2019 and the witty way in which its author , oscar wilde , conveyed them have made it an enduring classic , popular with actors , directors , and audiences .\nthe emphasis on surface appearance which wilde satirises in \u2018the importance of being earnest\u2019 is strongly reflected in the design and production values of early 20th - century revivals of the play .\nthe sets and costume were highly stylised and actors employed a similarly heightened artificial style of speaking and moving . images from the lyric hammersmith production of 1930 , directed by nigel playfair , show this very clearly . the actors are all carefully placed and appear stiff and unnatural , conveying the restrictions of dress and manner dictated by victorian society .\nthis version starred john gielgud as jack . at the time gielgud was a rising star famed for his beautiful voice and striking profile . he went on to repeat the role three more times , as well as directing the play on two separate occasions .\n' gielgud has wisely kept this little masterpiece as one of the objets d\u2019art ` one saw on victorian mantelpieces , under a glass case . the diction is mannered , and the movements studied ; thus bringing out the best in the author ' s lines ' .\nthe cast contained some of the best , and best known , british actors of the time : peggy ashcroft as cecily ; gwen ffrangcon - davies as gwendolen ; margaret rutherford as miss prism , jack hawkins as algernon , gielgud as jack and edith evans , whose delivery of \u2018a handbag\u2019 is still mimicked today , as lady bracknell .\noscar wilde\u2019s friend , lord alfred douglas , visited gielgud in his dressing room after seeing the show , but much to gielgud\u2019s disappointment was unable to give him any idea of how the original production had been performed . instead : \u2018he merely insisted that most of the best lines in it were his and that he had stood over wilde when he was writing it\u2019 .\nthe critical reception of the play showed that this was a wise decision . every reviewer noted that the play was entirely faithful to the original in everything but the colour of the actors , and so judged the production on the strength of their acting rather than the interpretation of the text . as nicholas de jongh commented in the guardian :\ncostume for lady bracknell ( ' the importance of being earnest ' ) , by bob crowley , the aldwych theatre , london , 1993 . museum no . s . 108 - 1993\nanother all - star , period dress , version of the play , directed by nicholas hytner . maggie smith made her first stage appearance in london for five years as lady bracknell and critics were divided over her new interpretation of the role . for some , she exaggerated the comic elements of her character too much , but for others , her performance was a breath of fresh air :\n' the role of lady bracknell has always been haunted by the formidable ghost of edith evans , but at last another theatrical dame has stolen the coveted crown and placed it firmly on her own head . maggie smith , with her handspan waist and sucked - lemon lips , is totally commanding . '\nthe production also featured margaret tyzack as miss prism , richard e . grant as algernon , alex jennings as jack and claire skinner as cecily .\ndesigner bob crowley gave the set an exaggerated sense of perspective which foregrounded the constant distortions of the truth throughout the play and reinforced the idea that nothing is quite as it seems .\ndiscover the many treasures in the beautiful v & a ; galleries , find out where events are happening in the museum or just check the location of the caf\u00e9 , shops , lifts or toilets . simple to use , the v & a ; interactive map works on all screen sizes , from your tablet or smartphone to your desktop at home .\nwe use cookies to enhance your experience on v & a ; websites . read our cookie policy to find out more .\nunfortunately we cannot guarantee support for browsers with javascript disabled , you may experience some difficulties using this website . please enable javascript , for help please visit here .\nthe second play in shakespeare ' s series of histories , musing on the realities of wielding power .\nwas performed after the official opening of the shakespeare memorial theatre in 1932 and fifty years later was the inaugural production at the barbican theatre .\nwhen shakespeare wrote henry iv , part i , what he used as his source material and how he changed it .\nthe rsc is a registered charity ( no . 212481 ) \u00a9 2018 royal shakespeare company\nwe use cookies on this website . by using this site you agree that we may store and access cookies on your device .\nfind out more about how we use cookies and your options to change your acceptance of cookies .\nunfortunately , payments are no longer supported by mastercard in your web browser unknown 0 . 0 , so you may experience some difficulties using this website . please either update your browser to the newest version , or choose an alternative browser \u2013 visit here or here for help . if you have any more questions please visit our faqs if you would like to complete your booking on the phone instead , please call the box office on 01789 403493 .\nhe started djing in the 1980s and despite being a fan of grimsby town he managed to acquire enough knowledge of the game of football to become co - editor of much rated football fanzine when saturday comes .\nwhile continuing his record collecting and djing sidelines he progressed through a writing career that took him to new york in the early 1990s , where he ran dmc office as editor of usa mixmag . he returned to the uk , full of inspiration from the new york house scene , to run the twisted uk label .\nin 1999 the book last night a dj saved my life , co written by bill and frank broughton , was published and it was the first serious attempt to chronicle the history of the dj . they followed that book with dj manual how to dj properly .\nit felt like we were giving dance music a culture , in a way . even though it was already a culture it existed only as an oral history prior to writing that book . obviously loads of articles had been written over the last 30 / 40 years , but it was pretty amazing that none of it had been documented in a book .\nit felt like an amazing opportunity to set a marker for what dance music culture was and the history of it . i think that ' s what we ' re most proud of , we were the first people to document it as a whole , a holistic view . you look at all the books that have been written about dylan and the beatles and there ' d never been a single , proper book about djs . if you think about all the cultural impact they ' ve had over the years it just seems bonkers .\ni ' ve always been , not anti that rock canon , but very suspicious of it , that idea that these are the great records and these are the great artists . it ' s almost always white artists and that really used to niggle me a lot . the greats always used to be couched in white rock critic language . that ' s not something i ever agreed with .\nand , for me , one of the joys of djing is having an album that ' s crap apart from one track . but you love that track and you play it , it could be by queen or supertramp , and that really doesn ' t fit into that nme taking a line on a band , that kind of stuff . i found it liberating , when i discovered djs and djing , that you could find one track by an artist that you ' d always hated , that was brilliant . and that ' s ok . that ' s kind of what being a dj is all about . that really goes against the grain of how rock criticism is written .\nwell , there were things like the balearic scene , for want of a better description . we put a load of stuff in about belgian nu beat and popcorn , the cosmic and afro scene in italy , the balearic stuff that had been happening in ibiza and we kinda lumped all that in , in a chapter , which was sort of about europe .\nwe didn ' t exactly miss that out in the original version , although we did miss out cosmic , but it didn ' t really fit anywhere , so we created a chapter so we could go a little deeper into it . same with hi energy . we shoehorned hi energy into the disco chapter , but in the second edition we gave it its own space and gave it a bit more of the respect it deserved .\nit ' s actually ten years since we did that and i actually can ' t remember what else we did , but i do know we wrote about 50 , 000 extra words , so we must have done something .\nof the great amount of information revealed to younger folks , like myself , in the book , you were the first who ever documented the advances made by jimmy savile in club djing .\nfor a time that leant him a new air of respect amongst younger djs although it ' s now hard to read that he was so important to the story , knowing what we do about him . did you come across any rumour about him during your research ?\nwe had a lot of people who said ,\nooh , i could tell you a lot of stories about jimmy .\nnone of them ever did but i always assumed that they were bad . when the shit hit the fan there was nothing i heard that was a shock . those stories had been discussed as informal rumours in the entertainment industry for decades . the scale of it was shocking , but not the acts themselves .\ni suspect that he ' s just one of several who were at it in the seventies . the seventies has been really tainted now , hasn ' t it , with operation yewtree , jimmy savile , jonathan king , rolf harris ? it just seems now that any time someone dies from the 1970s we ' re only weeks away from an expose of what they did with children or teenage girls . it ' s just neverending , so i suspect there may be very many more .\nit ' s a strange , strange thing to come across now , because that ' s when i was growing up , that ' s when i was a teenager and it ' s almost like having your teenage years snatched away from you , in a way . so many of these people were a core part of my teenage years , not necessarily because i was a huge fan of jimmy savile , i always found him very creepy , as i ' m sure most people did . but the fact all that was happening is really disturbing .\nfor younger people today i think it ' s probably very difficult to imagine just how different britain was in the 1970s , the nf , skinheads on the street , the casual racism , the acceptance of misogyny . society has changed a lot since then .\nyeah . that was the tenor of a lot of things in the seventies , the casual sexism , the casual racism . and also , if you dyed your hair and wore slightly strange clothes , which i did in the 1970s , you were never too far away from being chased down the street and having your head kicked in .\nnow you can dress as outlandishly as you want . people might stare at you , but i don ' t think most people would do anything . in the 70s and early 80s you were literally taking your life into your hands by dressing weird .\ni thought how to dj properly was a great manual . djing has changed a heck of a lot since it was written . was the book aimed at beginners ? would you agree that you approached the book ' s guidelines in a very old school fashion ? if you were to revisit that would , what changes would you make ?\ni wouldn ' t say the book was aimed at beginners . the core people who bought it were mums , dads , aunts and uncles of beginners . i know from a lot of people who are now djs that these people bought it for them . but we never really aimed it at them .\nwe knew it had to be inclusive , so we made sure that if you were a beginner you got a lot out of it , but i like to think that it was really for music enthusiasts . the things we really wanted to hammer home were that it ' s entertainment and it ' s about being into music and wanting to share that music with people . we bang on a lot about that in the book . forget the helicopters and the dancing girls , if you ' re not passionate about music you really shouldn ' t be doing it .\nyeah , we did approach the guidelines in an old school fashion . at that time cdjs were pretty new and not many people were using them , whereas now , technologically speaking , it ' s a whole different ballgame . but i don ' t think the fundamentals of what makes a good dj has changed . the tools that you use have .\nreally we should do an updated , digital version with traktor , record box and serato and all the newer technologies included . from that point of view it is really out of date . but in terms of what a dj does i don ' t think anything ' s changed . you still need the same skills , you just might do it in a different way . it ' s about building bridges , relationships with crowds through music .\nyes , although building bridges and relationships with crowds these days also incorporates the daily update of a twitter feed and a facebook page . would you cover that if you were to update it ?\nwe would definitely cover that , yeah . having said that there are plenty of people i can think of who have no digital profile , like andy weatherall , villalobos , and that just adds to their mystique . people queue up for them , so you can go both ways , you can be enigmatic with it and it might not affect you , you can still build a career without engaging in that way .\ni personally enjoy it , meeting people who ' ve seen you play and , being a writer , which is quite a solitary occupation , it ' s not so often you get to meet people who read what you do . djing is great for me because people bring their books to be signed and it ' s really nice meeting them .\nit ' s interesting the two examples you ' ve given , it ' s true the mystique doesn ' t damage them . if i think about approaching someone from europe , in paris or berlin , i can go on to their social media , see exactly what they ' ve been up to and more or less guarantee that i can get them on skype within a couple of days .\nbut if i want to interview someone like juan atkins or someone else in detroit , chicago or new york , quite often i ' ll have to fill in a questionnaire request form to which i might not get a reply and if i do , skype won ' t be an option , i ' d have to call their mobile , dig for information about what they ' ve been doing and these are the kinds of people who , love them though i do , might complain that these originators are being left out of dj polling charts .\nwell partly i think it ' s a generational thing . certain members of my generation do not engage with things like social media because it ' s completely alien to them . even the average joe in the street doesn ' t have a twitter profile , i don ' t think . so , there ' s that and then there ' s the racism , no doubt .\nyou may well be right that it doesn ' t affect villalobos and weatherall yet it does affect those others . but , you know , villalobos and weatherall are still making music that feels very modern and current .\nas much as i also love some of those old techno guys , with many of them i ' m struggling to think of a record that they ' ve done lately . . . i got a juan atkins record a couple of years ago , but that was literally the only thing i ' d heard from him in 10 years . so i suppose you could argue that the music a lot of them are making is just not keeping up with today ' s trends .\nthere were literally 30 record labels within 400 yards of the office and maybe 20 within 150 metres , so on a friday i would just walk round and come home with maybe 30 test pressings from all these labels . you really felt like you were in the middle of something really special . and you were .\nyou look back to those days now and that ' s where many of the great house records of the period were coming out . mood ii swing were fantastic at that time , danny tenaglia was hungry and trying to get a residency , morales and knuckles were still doing interesting things , there was a lot happening .\ni was in the middle of it and i was friends with a lot of them . i don ' t look back wistfully and wished i still lived there but it was a really special time and i felt very privileged to be a part of it , even in such a small way .\nas you say , you were there during some of the seminal years of new york ' s contribution to house music . chicago and detroit get perpetual props , would you agree that new york ' s contribution is somewhat undervalued ?\nyeah , it probably is , to be honest . it ' s hard to say . prior to house music new york was indisputably the musical city of the world . no question . from avant garde jazz , punk rock , hip hop , latin music , disco , there ' s just so much amazing music coming out of new york from so many different angles .\nit was amazing in the 1970s and early 1980s . i wouldn ' t necessarily say it got overtaken by chicago , because i think chicago house was almost like a temporary blip in the city whereas new york moved seamlessly into the house era .\nit kinda went from those mid eighties records that paul simpson , tony humphries were making to people like victor simonelli releasing stuff shortly after on nu groove , so it just felt like house music was a continuation of what was happening in ew york and new jersey anyway . it wasn ' t the revolution it was in the uk , there were different circumstances in the uk that made it more dramatic .\nbut i don ' t think you can ever overestimate just how amazing new york was from the late sixties right through to the late nineties . it hasn ' t been the same place for the last 15 years , for a lot of different reasons , but there are still interesting things happening there .\nbut you have a lot of european artists now trying to make acid records that sound exactly like the ones that were made in chicago in the late eighties . i don ' t hear anyone really trying to sound like masters at work , mood ii swing or todd terry . that whole danny tenaglia , junior vasquez or victor calderone sound also hasn ' t aged so well , for me .\nsome of it has not aged very well . there was that victor calderone record that came out on yoshitoshi , that hasn ' t aged very well at all although that record was huge towards the end of the sound factory .\nbut mood ii swing , i still play a lot of their stuff now . i think it ' s the benchmark for quality house music , it ' s a real combination of soulfulness and a real tough , sort of demonic sound underneath it . i love that mixture of the soul influence of lem springsteen and the tougher ideas of john ciafone . i think their stuff has really stood the test of time . some others , maybe less so .\nother stuff like murk who , although they were from miami , were absolutely huge in new york . everyone played them and , when they stopped releasing on their own labels , they released on new york labels . to me that stuff really sounds good . it might just be cyclical , we might not have moved far enough away from it for people to start aping it .\ni have noticed in sets by people like motor city drum ensemble that the mid - nineties sound is now something that they ' re digging for and they ' re looking for the ones that are harder to find than the ones that are more obvious . defected have put out that mood ii swing compilation quite recently so some of it is being remembered .\nwell , we had a 20 year anniversary this time last year and the more i thought about it , that was a really nice way of ending it . we ' d done 20 years , at some point it was going to start going wrong , but it was still really good , we were still selling out , people loved it .\ni ' d rather finish it when it was really good , even though you think ' fuck , that ' s such a great crowd to play for ' . i do miss that , but equally i know it was the right decision . 20 years is an achievement of some sorts .\nalso , you stopped running your website dj history last year . are you interested in keeping these brand names alive in any way and , if so , how ?\nwell , i ' m in the middle of building my own website at the moment , so some of the content will move over there . we sold all of our interviews to red bull music academy and gradually they ' re going to put them all online , which we never got chance to do . we did over 250 interviews , lots of which were never published anywhere .\nwe ' ve had offers from people who would want to host the forum , just to keep it alive , so people can use it as a resource . so , hopefully it will all continue to exist in some form or other . but it just became a bit like commuting to london on the back of a cow . laborious . massive . unwieldy .\nwe spent so much time doing it and not earning any money out of it , we just thought , let ' s put it all to sleep and it just feels liberating . we never took money out of lowlife , even though it was very profitable . we always invested it in cockamamie schemes like publishing books , keeping dj history running . over the years we probably spent hundreds of thousands of pounds running dj history for no other reason than that we ' re fucking mental .\ni don ' t know . maybe there ' s a bit of mao tse - tung in me . i honestly can ' t say why . i don ' t spend a lot of time dwelling on the past . even though we ' ve become known as these people who document the past , once we ' ve done something i don ' t sit there daydreaming about how amazing it was .\ni tend to concentrate on the future , what i want to do next . so , i don ' t find it painful stopping doing these things , as much as i ' ve enjoyed them .\nyou ' re a writer . in many ways coverage of dance music has grown incredibly since you first started doing it and a lot more coverage is now in the video format , thinking about dj sets that you can watch or lecture style interviews that are filmed .\nit ' s now possible to get immediate access to some of these histories . how do you feel about that ? would you agree that although it ' s a lot more accessible for the consumer , some of the journalistic skill is often lost in these new formats ?\nwell the standard of writing is now really bad . but i think that ' s a product of the standard of pay for writers being so bad . writers who are really good generally can ' t make a living and go and do something else .\ni couldn ' t make a living as a writer if i wasn ' t also djing and doing compilations , stuff like that . all of those things make up a living , but one on their own i couldn ' t survive on and i ' m pretty well established and get quite a lot of offers .\nthe other stuff i think is really good . i don ' t see things like video lectures replacing what is written in a book or a magazine piece . they ' re all adjunct to each other . so you can view a video interview by moodymann then go and read a book on detroit techno like dan sicko ' s . they ' re different sides of the same coin .\ni often watch lectures like that and i think they ' re an incredible resource . interviews with people who have a lot to say over an hour or an hour and a half ? what ' s not to like .\nyou ' ve recently compiled 10 sources compilations for harmless records . and you ' ve written the sleevenotes too . and notes on each track ! that ' s a hell of an undertaking .\nyeah [ laughs ] . i reckon i could ' ve gotten away with writing a quick 1 , 000 words on each compilation , but things like that , to me , present themselves as a real opportunity to go a little bit deeper into a particular subject , so i did fresh interviews and research .\ni think each compilation averaged over 5 , 000 words , so over ten compilations that maybe 60 , 000 words . so , yeah , maybe i ' m a bit mental for doing it , but maybe i just a bit of a nerd . i find it interesting , exciting . it satisfies the noseyness and nerdiness inside me . i always think , well , i want to know that , so why wouldn ' t anyone else want to know that ?\noh , god . that is really hard . maybe sleeping bag , just for the variety of music that they released . early on , loads of stuff by arthur russell , hip hop , electro , house music . but it ' s such a hard call . there are a lot of really good labels there .\nit ' s the final releases for harmless . that ' s quite sad . it ' s been such a pivotal reissue label since the mid 1990s . is it just a sign of the times ?\nyeah , it is . it is sad . but there are other labels that have stepped up and are doing interesting compilations . harmless is basically owned by the bbc and it ' s about economies of scale for a company like that .\nthe way they did it was they would buy the rights to particular catalogues then rinse them before the terms of the license expired and i guess it was no longer financially viable for them to do that . i think the only way to do compilations now is on a much smaller scale and they ' re not really set up for that . but it is really sad .\nas well as the sources compilations i did the make music compilations for them , one called spiritland and i ' ve worked with lots of different people there , gavin fraser , who works at universal , quinton scott , who runs strut , ian dewhirst , who i actually met through writing last night a dj saved my life . they ' ve done some amazing compilations .\nyou ' ve now had free head space to think what to do next . so , what next ?\ni ' ve had a couple of really interesting offers actually . two of them are really exciting , but they ' re in the early stages of planning so i can ' t really talk about them . i think i ' ll have to choose between them as they ' re both pretty demanding .\nthe award winning croatian festival and love child of southport weekender returns to tisno in july , . . .\n\u201con your side since 2001 , because we believe true fans deserve a fairer and smarter way to discover music events they love . \u201d\nwe use cookies to make sure we give you the best experience possible . by continuing , you ' re accepting that you ' re happy with our cookie policy . click here to find out more .\ntalawa theatre company is led by artistic director michael buffong . talawa theatre company is the ' go to ' company for producing new black work , enabling emerging artists to showcase their work before influential audiences through initiatives like talawa firsts , the script reading service and studio firsts . in addition , talawa produces a touring production annually . the touring production is a high quality production of a classic piece of theatre , re - imagined for the 21st century .\nfunding from the greater london council ' s race equality unit as part of the ' black experience arts programme ' enabled talawa\u2019s first production , clr james\u2019 the black jacobins . since then funding from the arts council of england has enabled talawa to become a national portfolio organisation and the primary publicly funded black theatre company in the uk .\nthe entry of broadcasting into the history of music has changed all forms of musical creation and reception . radio music is a kind of magic and the radio set becomes a magic box .\nthomas edison , who invented the cylinder phonograph in 1877 , hardly conceived of putting music on it , and in any case his equipment could only just be heard by a single person , let alone a group . emil berliner , who gave us the flat - disc gramophone in 1887 , would still probably fail on the volume test . a decade later the radio waves were tamed , but it would take another full ten years before marconi & apos ; s equipment was able to send more than morse & apos ; s dots and dashes . however , when the gramophone and radio signal were finally combined , we find our first dj candidates .\nin 1907 an american , lee deforest , known as the\nfather of radio\nfor his invention of the triode , which made broadcasting possible , played a record of the\nwilliam tell overture\nfrom his laboratory in the parker building in new york city .\nof course , there weren & apos ; t many receivers in those days , but i was the first disc jockey ,\nhe claimed . deforest was wrong , however\u2014he had been preceded .\nat the end of 1906 , on christmas eve , american engineer reginald a . fessenden , who had worked with edison , and who intended to transmit radio waves between the u . s . and scotland , had sent uncoded radio signals\u2014music and speech\u2014from brant rock near boston , massachusetts , and astonished a number of ships & apos ; telegraph operators out in the atlantic . he made a short speech explaining what he was doing , read the bible text\nglory to god in the highest and on earth peace to men of good will\nand played a few solos on his violin , together with some singing , which he admits\nwas not very good .\nin between all this , he became the world & apos ; s first disc jockey , because he also played a record over the airwaves .\nwhat was the very first record played by a dj ? it was a woman ( probably clara butt ) singing handel & apos ; s largo .\nand the radio dj was undoubtedly powerful , almost from his inception . his promotional muscle was the major factor in the creation of the modern music industry ( and the broadcast advertising industry , too ) . he was instrumental in founding new genres of music , by bringing together unconnected stylistic strands and by creating pride and ambition in the local folk musicians who played them . in a similar way , the early disc jockeys were key in fostering understanding between different races and cultures ."]}
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class supervisory scada and operations management system .\nklinkmann distributes the wonderware software in russia + cis and in finland + baltics .\nhistory of triconex and wonderware : 47 consecutive months of copies sold since published .\nthe wonderware approach to iiot establishes a framework that enables closed loop business & operations .\n( wonderware corporation , crsp nasdaq u . s . index , crsp nasdaq computer index )\nat wonderware we believe in the limitless potential of technology to empower people and transform businesses .\nthis tech note from insource shows how to view history blocks created by the wonderware historian .\nwonderware has been a leader in hmi and scada software since its beginning . recently wonderware introduced a new industrial software category called operations management interface ( omi ) . this vide . . .\namong siebe plc , wdr acquisition corp . , wdr sub corp . , and wonderware corporation dated\nwonderware supplies easy - to - use application development tools and connectivity products , rather than finished applications .\n1 . ) a general summary of version changes from wonderware intouch v7 . 1 to v11 . 1\nwonderware solutions enhance value and provide sustainable development by applying technology and expertise to continually improve production operations .\nwonderware finland & baltics is your local source for wonderware industrial software solutions . we have delivered wonderware software to over 20 . 000 work stations during our 20 - year wonderware partner history and whether you need application questions or assistance , customer service , workshops , training , consulting services , sales and licence purchases they are all available locally . our dedicated technical support , training and system integration channel are here to serve you !\ncontrol software solutions was founded in 2002 and is a certified system integrator with both wonderware and schneider electric .\nin schneider electric software samc conference in california in march 2017 , klinkmann was recognized as the leading wonderware software licenses supplier in europe in 2016 . klinkmann wonderware technical support was evaluated to be on the highest level .\n' s line of i / o servers . this toolkit is the same toolkit wonderware uses to develop all of\nwonderware develops , manufactures , licenses , sells and supports pc - based software products for the industrial automation market .\nwonderware industrial information management helps make use of the data generated for improving efficiency , quality , compliance and profitability .\nurltoken @ api / deki / files / 2106 / wonderware _ intouch _ 8 . 0 _ readme . pdf\nurltoken @ api / deki / files / 2108 / wonderware _ intouch _ 9 . 0 _ readme . pdf\nurltoken @ api / deki / files / 2109 / wonderware _ intouch _ 9 . 5 _ readme . pdf\nurltoken @ api / deki / files / 2110 / wonderware _ intouch _ 10 . 0 _ readme . pdf\nurltoken @ api / deki / files / 2111 / wonderware _ intouch _ 10 . 1 _ readme . pdf\nurltoken @ api / deki / files / 2112 / wonderware _ intouch _ 10 . 5 _ readme . pdf\nurltoken @ api / deki / files / 2113 / wonderware _ intouch _ 10 . 6 _ readme . pdf\nurltoken @ api / deki / files / 2115 / wonderware _ intouch _ 11 . 0 _ readme . pdf\nurltoken @ api / deki / files / 2116 / wonderware _ intouch _ 11 . 1 _ readme . pdf\nas a result , wonderware became one of the fastest - growing software companies in the country during the early 1990s .\njohannesburg , south africa . \u2013 25 july , 2017 \u2013 wonderware southern africa today announced that system integrator . . .\nwonderware supplies microsoft ( r ) windows ( r ) - based software products for the industrial automation market . the components of\nthe ampla manufacturing execution system ( mes ) now publishes data directly to the insight - powered by wonderware online . . .\nthis video provides a fast overview of the improvements delivered with the 2017 update 2 releases of wonderware system platform and intouch .\nurltoken @ api / deki / files / 2104 / wonderware _ intouch _ 7 . 1 _ release _ notes . pdf\nurltoken @ api / deki / files / 2105 / wonderware _ intouch _ 7 . 11 _ release _ notes . pdf\nurltoken @ api / deki / files / 2107 / wonderware _ intouch _ 8 . 0 _ sp1 _ readme . pdf\nwonderware delivers solutions that help you operate safely , efficiently and in an environmentally sensitive context . whether you are concerned about minimizing costs , creating sustainable environmental operations , reducing energy consumption or maximizing asset availability , all while maintaining or improving production , wonderware can help .\nleading power generators and distributors rely on wonderware to provide a wide range of automation solutions that address increasing and evolving demands . from the plant level through the enterprise , solutions from wonderware enable 20 % of the power worldwide . wonderware solutions enable power - delivery companies to layer their optimization and monitoring solutions on top of their existing systems and connect to almost any device , regardless of the manufacturer .\nsiebe plc will pay $ 24 a share for irvine - based wonderware - - 50 % more than monday ' s closing price .\nhas established relationships with several oems , including moore products , motorola , and yokogawa . moore products uses several components of the wonderware factorysuite software in process systems that it sells . motorola bundles wonderware intouch with motorola ' s remote monitoring and control terminals . yokogawa purchases wonderware intouch for use in its darwin product which is part of its line of chart recorders . the company is pursuing additional oem relationships to broaden the distribution of its products to new market segments . supplying premium quality product support to every customer is a primary wonderware objective .\ninsight powered by wonderware online updates smartglance mobile app june 2018 : to enable users to set alerts based on predefined zones . . .\nwonderware offers comprehensive , award - winning support and services programs to help protect and extend the value of your software products and solutions .\nalso supports a user group that has established a program information exchange to allow users to share their evaluations of third - party hardware and software devices for use with wonderware intouch . the user group is led by an advisory board of directors comprised of representatives from a number of wonderware end - user customers including philip morris , lockheed missiles & space , texaco , weyerhaeuser and nestle . wonderware has a comprehensive training department that offers a number of different courses covering each of the company ' s products and communications technologies . see products - wonderware technical services .\nwonderware ' s stock surged 48 % on news that it is being acquired by a british electronics group . details on the two firms :\nwonderware hmi / scada software enables operational excellence across all industries , providing deep operational insight as the basis of real - time performance management .\nwonderware is here to provide you with the tools , training and support you need to break free from the average and achieve the amazing .\nx - change 2017 , wonderware southern africa\u2019s 25th annual user conference was held at sun city\u2019s brand new conference facility from 2nd to 5th april .\nestablished in 1987 , wonderware was the world\u2019s first hmi built on the windows platform . almost 30 years later , wonderware is the world\u2019s most acclaimed hmi continuing to empower users with rapid creation of standardized , reusable visualization applications and one - click deployment across an entire enterprise including mobile users .\n' s revenue grew 18 % in 1996 to $ 64 . 9 million and 27 % in 1997 to $ 82 . 5 million . the sales increase in 1996 was primarily from increased unit sales of the wonderware intouch product line and to a lesser extent from increased sales of the wonderware intrack products and the introduction of wonderware inbatch . the increase in 1997 was primarily related to the sales of factorysuite and also to the acquisition of ict - 19\n' s 1994 investment in ict - wonderware gmbh of $ 800 , 000 , and was accounted for under the purchase method of accounting . accordingly ,\nthe most significant release of wonderware ever , including a massive amount of new features and new software raising the bar for the next decade . show less\ninnovative wonderware solutions are used by manufacturers around the world to achieve optimal performance and improve overall operations in key areas like quality , production tracking , performance , inventory , order fulfillment and asset management . wonderware manufacturing execution systems ( mes ) and technology platform address the demands and complexities of contemporary manufacturing systems .\na revolutionary new service which complements your wonderware development studio software to help you with rapid project creation , project archiving , capacity and storage on - demand .\nwonderware staat klaar met de tools , de trainingen en de support die u nodig hebt om aan middelmatigheid te ontsnappen en uitzonderlijke zaken voor elkaar te krijgen .\nwonderware mes are scalable and configurable solutions for an incremental approach to operational improvements where low - risk deployment of increased functionality can be realized . find out more\nwonderware offers a comprehensive set of validation and operations improvement solutions to address regulatory compliance , production performance and quality and foundationally address a risk - based approach .\nthis annual report on form 10 - k contains forward - looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties . the actual future results of wonderware ( r ) corporation (\nstreamlining its operations related to the product strategy from many individual products into the single wonderware factorysuite . restructuring and severance costs . during the fourth quarter of 1995 ,\nwelcome to our online newsroom , a good resource to find out what is happening at wonderware southern africa . from here you can access recent and archived news .\nwonderware upstream oil and gas industry solutions enable safe operation for personnel and the environment while helping to generate the greatest profitability , production and productivity from existing assets .\ndiscover the new itmeviewapp object and how it will cleanly integrate your intouch machine edition hmi applications into wonderware system platform for both centralized configuration and a unified . . .\nwonderware is the global leader in human machine interface ( hmi ) , scada and real - time operations management software , enabling production and industrial operations to synchronise with business objectives to achieve speed , flexibility and sustained profitability . wonderware software delivers significant cost benefits for designing , building , deploying and maintaining robust applications for manufacturing and infrastructure operations .\nbelieves that selective assistance to specific distributors may promote revenue growth from those distributors . wonderware maintains a sales , marketing and technical support organization to support the distribution channel . on\nwonderware solutions provide stable performance and flexibility to meet ever - growing market demands . in addition , a global partner ecosystem has been created that provides additional benefits in a short time .\nwonderware software is based on a distinctly unique , powerful and elegant approach to delivering what customers most need in their real - time industrial software systems . find out more about system platform .\n( most valuable player ) in gcs connect emea 2014 conference , bratislava 3 - 5 of june . developed by klinkmann add - ons for wonderware system platform were presented during the conference .\ni met roy slavin twice , and he also had some colorful things to say about his predecessor . they both gave a significant part of their lives to a remarkable company , wonderware .\nthe leading global food , beverage , consumer packaged goods and tobacco manufacturers rely on wonderware solutions to manage preparation , batch and packaging operations for better manufacturing visibility , performance , quality and productivity .\nwonderware is a pretty solid company , but siebe must have really , really wanted them to pay this much ,\nsaid dion cornett , an analyst who tracks industrial automation with first analysis .\nalvaro martinez , portfolio manager at wonderware , introduces the web service client oi server and provides a set of tips to help you get started using it and leveraging its capabilities with wonder . . .\nnew belgium brewing changes the game with software from schneider electric . wonderware performance software configured by apex manufacturing solutions helps new belgium brewing increase efficiency by providing the data analysts need to make better decisions .\nmonitor , control and optimize production and asset performance , quality and energy consumption . wonderware connects to all leading vendors of control systems equipment to help reduce costs while continuing to maximize asset reliability and performance . wonderware pulp and paper industry solutions provide measurable performance improvements that help overcome the rising cost of energy , obtain more from your production assets and maximize profitability in the face of challenging business conditions .\ncornett noted that wonderware , which had been trying to offer different solutions for small to medium - sized businesses , would be able to draw on siebe ' s technologies to round out its product lines .\nwonderware has had a roller - coaster history . founder dennis r . morin started the company in 1987 after he had been laid off as a software designer at another company . at the time , there were other software companies making programs to automate production processes . but wonderware was the first to introduce a program designed to be used with windows , the microsoft operating system now running on most personal computers .\nwonderware ' s products are sold in 58 countries principally through a network of more than 80 technically skilled , independent distributors specializing in industrial automation products . with the exception of the company ' s wholly owned\ninsource partners with wonderware to bring you the best in industrial software solutions . together we are able to anticipate and solve connection , control and optimization challenges through the alignment of people , process , and technology . used in over one third of the world\u2019s industrial and manufacturing plants , wonderware empowers you to unleash the value within your organization . insource brings you that power with an aim to revitalize manufacturing in america .\nover a third of the world\u2019s companies trust wonderware software to run their plants . our industrial software is at the heart of businesses in every imaginable industry . find out what it means to be truly empowered .\nwonderware makes industrial software for a connected world ; open , scalable , easy - to - use , secure and versatile industrial software that empowers people to connect , control , understand , and optimize their operations .\nwonderware has over 750 , 000 active licenses in over 100 , 000 customer locations , and has customers in virtually every global industry - including food & beverage , power , water & wastewater , facilities , transportation , upstream oil & gas , mining , metals and many more . wonderware offers software solutions that tie together multiple fleets of plants and facilities , and enables new ways for customers , suppliers and producers to collaborate .\non april fools day , 1987 , laguna beach visionary dennis morin co - founded technology company wonderware with technology wizard phil huber and partners cole chevalier , bill urone and jerry cuckler . wonderware ' s employee - centric culture also set an industry standard , presaging the silicon valley based startup policies by years . they have been number one in their technology field for over 25 years , an astounding achievement in the digital era .\nline and premise of the book was the founding of triconex , and the software engineers leaving to start wonderware until the ceo ' s of both companies left ( remarkably at the same time in december , 1995 ) .\nwonderware specialists work hand - in - hand with you to understand your specific issues \u2013 and then offer solutions based on reusable components and extensible structures that can empower you to more quickly fulfill both customer and regulatory demands .\n' s product families are scaleable from entry - level through high - end products , permitting end - users to upgrade easily as their requirements increase . wonderware factorysuite ( tm ) 2000 factorysuite 2000 , first shipped to customers on\n, will offer similar suites of products . there can also be no assurance that the wonderware factorysuite will gain further market acceptance . general economic conditions . based in part on the growth in the overall industrial automation software market and\nreports provide the information for improvement and also provide a record of what has occurred . wonderware has a selection of reporting tools , providing you the best solution for your particular reporting requirements , depending upon your manufacturing it architecture .\nwonderware scout ( tm ) the scout component of factorysuite 2000 is a web server add - on and client browser that provides the user read - only remote viewing of factorysuite data and visual objects and a variety of other data sources over the internet and intranets . wonderware intrack ( tm ) the intrack component of factorysuite 2000 is a production management and tracking application generator . applications developed using intrack allow manufacturers to model computer - controlled manufacturing processes and then track material flow and resource usage through that process . it provides real time views of work in process and shop floor inventory as well as order status , equipment utilization and process performance . the wonderware intouch graphical user interface provides operators with a\nat wonderware we believe in the limitless potential of technology to empower people and transform businesses . we focus on creating the most innovative and reliable industrial software to empower individuals , teams and businesses of all sizes , to become extraordinary .\nwonderware offers products and services designed to help deliver secure and reliable operations , meet regulatory compliance , manage operation performance and control costs . this enables water and wastewater companies to provide an affordable service to customers while pursuing sustainability goals .\nirvine \u2014 automation software maker wonderware corp . , on the rebound from a two - year slump , said tuesday that it is being bought for $ 375 million in cash by one of britain ' s largest engineering and electronics firms .\nthe announcement surprised analysts , who said wonderware had not been looking for a buyer . noting the company ' s strong position in the software manufacturing arena , industry watchers said the merger would allow both companies to expand into new markets .\nwonderware visualisation solutions gives developers and operators stunning graphical representation of the production process and enables the right level of interaction bringing the right information to the right people at the right time . operators are empowered to act and be more productive .\nbased on the industry - leading wonderware mes / performance , the line performance suite is a turnkey oee ( overall equipment effectiveness ) and monitoring package , ensuring you of a professionally delivered , expertly designed system with integrated reporting and analysis .\nwonderware , which has about 445 employees , including nearly 300 in its irvine headquarters , does not expect any layoffs , said roy h . slavin , chairman and chief executive officer , who expects to stay on after the deal is closed .\nentered an out - of - court settlement agreement in the matter of delivanis , et . al . vs . wonderware corporation and all related cases . the settlement included mutual and general releases of all claims by all parties and cash payments by\nwith the broadest installed base of any industrial software and the most feature - rich products available , wonderware has been the driving force of innovation in the industrial software market for decades . together we can change the face of industry and infrastructure .\nthe deal , which has been in the works since late january , is expected to close in early april , officials said . wonderware will become a wholly owned division of siebe , merging into the british firm ' s control - system group .\nthe company ' s stock , which had been trading as high as $ 42 . 75 per share in early 1995 , tumbled to the low teens . over the next two years , wonderware posted net losses of $ 20 . 4 million .\noffers several customer support services including the wonderware information exchange , a bulletin board service designed to facilitate communications with and among end - users . users who dial into the bulletin board can leave or retrieve messages or files and can access a library of\nexpects that sg & a expenses will continue to increase in absolute dollars as it expands its worldwide sales distribution and customer support network to penetrate new markets for its production management products , as well as to increase worldwide market penetration for its wonderware factorysuite product line . pay and participation model . wonderware employees currently receive salaries , incentive bonuses , other fringe benefits , and stock options . new accounting rules and regulations , poor stock price performance or other factors could diminish the value of the option program and force\nwonderware ' s software solutions are proven in over 100 , 000 plants around the world and cover a broad spectrum of business - critical applications across manufacturing and industrial enterprises . these integrated software solutions are categorised into a variety of customer - orientated offerings .\ninvensys , the invensys logo , avantis , eurotherm , foxboro , imserv , infusion , skelta , simsci , triconex and wonderware are trademarks of invensys plc , its subsidiaries or affiliates . all other brands and product names may be trademarks of their respective owners .\nbij wonderware geloven we in het onbegrensde potentieel van technologie om mensen effectiever te maken en bedrijven te veranderen . we willen de meest innovatieve en betrouwbare industri\u00eble software maken om mensen , teams en bedrijven van elke omvang in staat te stellen uitzonderlijke prestaties te leveren .\nwonderware earned $ 4 . 3 million , or 29 cents a share , last year as sales climbed 27 % to $ 82 . 5 million . the software maker ' s stock closed the year at $ 14 . 13 a share , up 59 % .\nyou didn\u2019t start your career to be average or to settle for just \u201cgood enough\u201d . at wonderware we never settle , we are driven by an uncompromising quest for improved efficiency and performance , and we transform that into industrial software that lets you do amazing things .\nsiebe plans to raise the money for the buyout through its existing credit lines , and will begin a cash tender offer as soon as possible , officials said . the deal , which was approved by wonderware ' s board of directors , is subject to regulatory approval .\nwhen morin left the firm in 1995 to pursue a leisurely lifestyle , the company ' s stock began to drop . trouble on wall street continued as wonderware ' s executive offices remained in turmoil and the firm acquired a couple of technology firms with lackluster balance sheets .\nas the first major hmi software offering to begin running on microsoft windows more than 20 years ago , the company\u2019s wonderware brand has been synonymous with continuous innovation and ease of use . over this long history , the arc advisory group\u2019s hmi software and services study has consistently listed the wonderware brand as one of the top market share leaders . in the 2011 arc report , which covers the 2010 calendar year , invensys operations management outpaced market growth to gain the # 1 position in market share , increasing its percentage lead over its nearest competitor .\n' s total investment in ict - wonderware gmbh was allocated to the assets acquired , including in - process research and development , and liabilities assumed based on the estimated fair value of such assets and liabilities . the purchase price allocated to in - process research and development was charged to\ninvensys operations management continues to innovate with new products and solutions . its wonderware intouch 2012 , archestra system platform 2012 and archestra workflow 2012 solutions are being demonstrated and highlighted at the company\u2019s opsmanage\u201911 customer and partner conference series , which kicked off this month in paris and nashville , tenn .\nhas shipped its products to a wide range of industries , including chemical , oil and gas , food , public utility , pharmaceutical , pulp and paper , automobile , aerospace , electronics , telecommunications , water treatment , transportation and numerous other industries . end user customers include anheuser busch , at & t , boeing , coca - cola , ford , lockheed , mercedes benz , nestle , philip morris , procter & gamble , shell oil , texaco and weyerhaeuser . wonderware was formed as a partnership in april 1987 and was incorporated in california in june 1988 as wonderware software development corporation .\n' s distributor in germany . revenues subsequent to the close of the acquisition in mid - december 1996 reflect higher unit sales prices because there is no longer a distributor markdown associated with such sales . revenues from the wonderware intouch product line represented 90 % , 85 % , and 69 % of\nprovides links to information regarding the version history of wonderware intouch , starting from version 7 . 1 to 11 . 1 , which is the current version at the time of this article . the article will help the reader understand the progressive changes from version to version of intouch over the years .\nu bent niet aan uw carri\u00e8re begonnen met de intentie om middelmatig te presteren of om tevreden te zijn met \u2018goed genoeg\u2019 . bij wonderware worden we gedreven door een compromisloze honger naar hogere effici\u00ebntie en betere prestaties , een honger die we transformeren tot industri\u00eble software waarmee u uitzonderlijke zaken voor elkaar kunt krijgen .\n, and cash flow from operations will be sufficient to meet its working capital and capital expenditure requirements for at least the next twelve months . outlook : issues and uncertainties although wonderware does not provide forecasts of future financial performance , this annual report does contain forward - looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties .\nned a partnership agreement with jerry cuckler , cole chevalier and bill urone to start wonderware . it was a culture of hard work , a relentless comittment to quality , innovation , and daring to be different . 30 years and 750 , 000 licenses later . . . . . . the legend continues .\nassumed all outstanding options to purchase shares of enatec stock in exchange for options to purchase 73 , 000 shares of wonderware corporation common stock . such options are outside of the 1989 plan and are incentive stock options which vest 25 % one year following the date of grant , with the remaining vesting occurring ratably over the 35\nogy wizard phil huber and partners cole chevalier , bill urone and jerry cuckler . wonderware ' s employee - centric culture also set an industry standard , presaging the silicon valley based startup policies by years . they have been number one in their technology field for over 25 years , an astounding achievement in the digital era .\n' s total sales in 1995 , 1996 and 1997 , respectively . the decreases as a percentage of total revenue are directly related to the introduction of new products and in 1997 are primarily related to the introduction of factorysuite . in 1997 , revenues from the wonderware factorysuite represented 14 % of total revenue . also in 1997 ,\n' s growth outlook . integrated suite pricing . the price of the factorysuite is less than the sum of the prices for the individual components included in the suite when such components are licensed separately . the discount available to customers that purchase the wonderware factorysuite or who purchase under enterprise license agreements could have a material adverse impact on\nleading chemicals and fertilizers companies rely on wonderware to actively drive value and sustainability by applying its technologies and expertise to continuously improve plant and facilities operations , lower waste , provide more flexible and agile production capabilities and reduce unit costs , energy and greenhouse gas intensities and plant emissions , all while simultaneously raising yields and quality compliance .\nindustrial software solutions , also known as wonderware pacwest , is an industrial automation software company , providing solutions across monitoring & control , information & analysis , operations & optimization , and asset performance . we are a premier channel partner of aveva , auvesy , matrikon , comark , ocean data systems , win - 911 and more .\nas if the ict - wonderware gmbh acquisition had been consummated as of the beginning of 1996 . the pro forma information is presented for information purposes only . it is based on historical information and does not necessarily reflect the actual results that would have occurred nor is it necessarily indicative of future results of operations of the combined enterprise . [\n, will offer similar suites of products . there can be no assurance that the factorysuite 2000 will gain acceptance in the industrial automation market . wonderware intouch ( tm ) intouch , version 7 . 0 , a principal component of factorysuite 2000 , is a microsoft windows based , 32 - bit object - oriented , graphical human - machine interface (\n' s products incorporate object - oriented , graphical user interface concepts , support popular communication standards , and run on low - cost , high - performance personal computer hardware . each new release of a wonderware product is typically designed to offer users application compatibility with all prior releases , providing continuity as the capabilities and performance of the product are improved . in addition ,\nincurred pre - tax charges of $ 33 . 1 million ( $ 23 . 4 million net of taxes of $ 9 . 7 million ) to reflect direct transaction costs and the allocation of a portion of the purchase price to in - process research and development costs based on management ' s estimates . as a result of the acquisition of ict - wonderware in december 1996 ,\nour industrial software solutions address production operations , production performance , manufacturing intelligence , business process management and collaboration . by relentlessly focusing on solving our customers\u2019 most pressing operational problems , and delivering robust , secure and easy to use software solutions to solve those problems . wonderware has grown to become the pre - eminent name in industrial software and the global leading supplier of hmi , scada and industrial operating system software .\nthe incontrol i / o toolkit allows the user to develop i / o drives to communicate to the incontrol client . the inbatch toolkit enables the user to access the different inbatch databases . the user can also control certain inbatch processes . the scout toolkit allows the user to develop data agents to their database . the scout client can then access the information through the data agents . wonderware technical services product training .\n' s york , pennsylvania development center . from 1989 to september 1995 mr . kissling was president and chief executive officer of soft systems engineering , inc . which was acquired by the company in september 1995 . victoria stowe , 47 , has served as vice president , wonderware studios since january 1995 . from february 1991 to january 1995 , ms . stowe served as the company ' s director of marketing communications .\nthe little history book ? well , for 5 years it has sold copies all over the world every month since it has been published on amazon . a rich author ? hardly , but that ' s the book business . but i ' m much richer for the experience of meeting the incredible folks that started the wonderware journey with dennis and phil through the sale of the company under roy ' s watch .\nwanneer u vertrouwt op missiekritische software die een centrale functie heeft in uw bedrijfsvoering , eist u de zekerheid en gemoedsrust die voortkomt uit een supportprogramma dat specifiek is afgestemd op de unieke behoeften van uw bedrijf . daarnaast kunnen softwareonderhoud en support ook deel uitmaken van een strategie die uw operationele prestaties ondersteunt en verbetert . wonderware biedt uitgebreide support - en onderhoudsprogramma\u2019s om de waarde van uw softwareproducten en - oplossingen te beschermen en te verhogen .\n' s object - oriented software development tools enable customers to rapidly develop personal computer applications that provide dynamic , graphical representations of physical processes in a factory . these applications gather and display information about an automated manufacturing process and can interact with and control that process . wonderware has offered industrial automation software development tools since 1989 that feature ease - of - use and an intuitive operator interface typical of windows applications . in april 1997 ,\n' s flagship product , factorysuite ( tm ) 2000 , provide object - oriented software development tools that enable customers to rapidly develop personal computer applications that provide dynamic , graphical representations of physical processes in a factory . these applications gather and display information about an automated manufacturing process and can interact with and control that process . wonderware has offered industrial automation software development tools since 1989 that feature ease - of - use and an intuitive operator interface typical of windows applications .\naccording to craig resnick , research director for arc advisory group and author of the recent study , \u201cinvensys operations management has a multi - faceted strategy to enhance its market position , as well as to further its infusion\u00ae enterprise control system concept . the company continues to update its wonderware intouch and archestra system platform product lines and is placing strategic emphasis on the scada and geo - scada arena , which is reflected in the functionality delivered by the latest release of its software products . \u201d\n' s deferred tax assets based on an evaluation of the recoverability of such deferred tax assets , offset by the tax effect related to the write - off of in - process research and development costs in 1995 . the increase in the rate from 1996 to 1997 , was primarily due to non - deductible write - offs of in - process research and development from the acquisition of ict - wonderware in 1996 , offset by a decrease due to the utilization of operating loss and tax credit carryforwards .\nnovember 09 , 2011 / plano , texas \u2013 invensys operations management , a global provider of technology systems , software solutions and consulting services to the manufacturing and infrastructure operations industries , has achieved the # 1 market share position as a global provider of human machine interface ( hmi ) software and services in a recent arc advisory group market study . the report affirms the market share - leading position of the company\u2019s wonderware\u00ae intouch\u00ae and archestra\u00ae system platform software products for use in hmi , supervisory and scada applications .\napril fools day , 1987 . . . . . but this was no joke . . . . . . one of the greatest entrepreneurial stories of our time began as co - founders dennis morin and phil huber signed a partnership agreement with jerry cuckler , cole chevalier and bill urone to start wonderware . it was a culture of hard work , a relentless comittment to quality , innovation , and daring to be different . 30 years and 750 , 000 licenses later . . . . . . the legend continues .\nmaintains several sales and support offices throughout europe , asia and latin america . international sales accounted for 46 % , 42 % and 43 % of total revenues in 1997 , 1996 and 1995 , respectively . see management ' s discussion and analyses of financial condition and results of operations , and note 7 of notes to consolidated financial statements . wonderware seeks to establish relationships with oem providers of industrial automation solutions , as well as value - 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process research and development that was charged to the company ' s operations , resulting in a non - recurring charge of $ 9 , 192 , 000 . the accompanying consolidated statements of operations include the results of operations of ict - wonderware gmbh , enatec and sse from their respective acquisition dates . the following unaudited pro forma information presents results of operations of\nused cash in investing activities totaling $ 10 . 3 million . of this amount , $ 5 . 2 million was used to purchase property and equipment , $ 2 . 3 million was invested in two distributors , standard automation and softcell ( see note 5 of notes to consolidated financial statements ) and $ 2 . 8 million was used for net purchases of short - term investments . during 1996 , the company generated cash from investing activities totaling $ 2 . 1 million . net proceeds from sales and maturities of short - term investments generated approximately $ 18 . 4 million in cash . this was offset by $ 11 . 5 million used for the purchase of property and equipment and $ 4 . 8 million used for the purchase of the outstanding shares of ict - 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k is not contained herein , and will not be contained , to the best of registrant ' s knowledge , in definitive proxy or information statements\nin part iii of this form 10 - k or any amendment to this form 10 - k . the aggregate market value of the voting stock held by non - affiliates of the registrant as of\nwas $ 336 , 097 , 524 , based on the last sales price on that date as reported on the nasdaq national market . * as of\n) could differ materially from those statements . factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include , but are not limited to , those factors discussed in item 1 ,\n' s products enable customers to reduce operating costs and improve product quality by providing access to real - time information throughout a manufacturing enterprise .\n, subject to extension under certain circumstances . following the completion of the tender offer ,\n) , becoming a wholly owned subsidiary of purchaser , and any outstanding shares of common stock that were not previously tendered to purchaser will automatically be converted into the right to receive $ 24 . 00 per share , subject to properly exercised appraisal rights . for more information concerning the merger agreement , the tender offer or the merger , please refer to\nin the 1960s , electronic equipment and computers were generally believed to be unsuitable for the manufacturing environment , primarily because of their insufficient reliability for mission - critical production management and control tasks . pneumatic controls and electromechanical devices were the preferred methods for controlling production equipment . however , as improvements were made in the capability and reliability of analog and digital electronics , production control tasks were increasingly assumed by controllers employing integrated circuits and early microprocessors . in the 1970s , the programmable logic controller ( plc ) was introduced . plcs were thought of as\ncomputers , designed to function in the hostile environment of the factory floor and to be programmed by electricians . plcs found early acceptance in\nmanufacturing segments , such as the automotive industry . in parallel with this trend , distributed control systems ( dcss ) evolved to provide computerized control capabilities for\nprocesses such as oil refining and chemical production . both plcs and dcss were based on proprietary hardware and software technology . today , these and other computer - 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cost , high - performance , standard personal computers and open operating environments , such as microsoft windows , the economics of the mass market can now be brought to the factory floor to solve the problems inherent in the traditional automation solutions . personal computers have become the platform of choice for human - machine interface (\n) and other manufacturing automation functions , including plc and dcs capabilities . however , low - cost , standard platforms alone do not address the problem of delivering cost - effective solutions to complex industrial process and control problems . manufacturers are increasingly seeking software products that allow the rapid development and deployment of automation systems built on standard hardware , operating system and networking platforms .\n) system . factorysuite 2000 runs on the microsoft windows nt ( r ) 4 . 0 operating system and the human - machine interface (\nprovides process visualization , process control , a real - time relational database , an internet / intranet tool for remote data viewing , tracking and management of production operations , batch management and i / o servers to connect the factorysuite 2000 components to the data on the plant floor . factorysuite 2000 is sold at a reduced price when compared to the cost of buying each of the components of the suite separately . the large discount available to customers when buying the factorysuite 2000 packages is designed to produce additional volume , but could have an adverse effect on\n' s future revenues for other products . further it is expected that some of\n) application generator for industrial automation , process control and supervisory monitoring . applications developed using intouch allow personal computers to act as\nthat are used by operators to monitor and manage computer - 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in , amazing things have happened over the years at moneytree . the seattle payday lender has received 27 civic and corporate awards , including repeat turns as a finalist in the best companies to work for competition . this year marks the second in a row moneytree has won the award in the large - company category .\nlearning the importance of saving account is of the many important money lessons . in moneytree , we emphasize the importance of savings account when it comes to teaching kids about money . \u2026\nmoneytree works hard to be the best provider of payday loans and other financial services . we are a direct lender and have been exceeding customers ' expectations for over 30 years . a moneytree payday loan is fast , simple and secure . if you have any questions , visit a branch near you or call our customer service team between 6am and 11pm pt , seven days a week !\ndue to limitations imposed by the military lending act , moneytree does not make loans to\ncovered borrowers ,\na term which includes active duty members of the military , their spouses and dependents .\nthe company has 675 employees in washington , and of the hundreds who responded to the best companies survey , most sang moneytree\u2019s praises in such wide - ranging categories as communication , benefits , training and education opportunities , and recognition .\nmoneytree inc . \u2019s co - founders , ceo dennis bassford ( left ) , design director sara bassford ( center ) and executive vice president david bassford have a a work environment that follows the company\u2019s core ethos of treating the customer right .\nmoneytree\u2019s customer service team is open between 6am and 11pm pst , seven days a week 364 days a year ( every day except christmas day ) . if you have any questions , please call 877 . 613 . mony ( 6669 ) .\nat moneytree inc . , it\u2019s all about the corporate buy - in : treat people how you want to be treated . that is the mantra , the foundation on which every other corporate decision at the quarter - century - old company is based .\n\u201ci tell them if you\u2019re ever thinking about a career change and want to work for a company that treats its employees really well , where you can be part of a bigger picture , that\u2019s a fun place to work with great benefits \u2013 think of moneytree , \u201d herrera says .\nas the leading financial literacy education provider in the region , moneytree specialises in providing financial literacy lessons for school going children and youth . we have a comprehensive program that has been developed to educate and engage kids through a fun - filled interactive program that brings the lessons to life .\npayday loans are typically repaid on your payday or the following business day . once you ' ve been approved , you will log into your account and choose a date to repay your loan . payday loan payments can be made online , on our make a payment page or at any moneytree branch .\npwc and cb insights ' healthcare moneytree report brings you a quarterly publication based on us venture capital funding for healthcare related industries . each issue is broken out by five key sections : us healthcare trends , us healthcare industries , us healthcare places , us healthcare movers and shakers , and global healthcare trends .\n\u201cthey gave me a chance when no one else would and i am so grateful to them for that , \u201d wrote one employee . \u201ci love this job and the company and the people i get to work with every day . moneytree saved my life emotionally and financially and i will never forget that . \u201d\nmaybe it was the great benefits , or the employee recognition , or the company\u2019s policy of giving back to the community , or the pleasure of working for a family - owned business that made its employees feel like members . whatever it was , somewhere along the way , herrera stopped thinking of moneytree as a job and began thinking of it as a career .\nthe rule further extends to the benefit package , which leadership regards as a sacred document . after 90 days , the company fully pays the employee - only health coverage premium , and the insurance plan has an annual deductible of $ 200 . as every business knows , providing coverage gets harder each year , especially in this economy . dozens of moneytree employees surveyed tipped their hat to the available benefits .\nand the accolades keep coming , be they customer reviews from yahoo ! and urltoken or the better business bureau , which gave moneytree an a + rating . not bad for a 1983 startup in humble renton headquarters with three owners , david bassford , sara bassford ( david and sara are married ) and ceo dennis bassford , david\u2019s brother . the business has since spread to five states with 1 , 100 total employees .\n\u201ci saw myself working for the company long - term , \u201d says herrera , who is now the seattle - based company\u2019s colorado district manager , overseeing the state\u2019s 10 branches . \u201ci changed my major from criminal justice to business because of moneytree . when i saw the culture they create and how much they give back to their employees and the communities where we live and work \u2013 that\u2019s what made me have a passion for this company . \u201d\nthank you for visiting our site ! we\u2019re excited to offer retail financial services in your community . from short - term loans and check cashing to prepaid debit cards and western union wire transfers , we invite you to learn more about our products . make a payment , find a moneytree branch near you or apply online for a loan ! if you have questions , please call our customer service team at 877 . 613 . 6669 or visit our faq page .\nwe believe that in selecting moneytree , our customers expect that we will take great care to preserve their privacy . as financial services professionals entrusted with sensitive financial information , we respect the privacy of our customers and are committed to treating customer information responsibly . our customer information privacy principles serve as standards for all of our employees in the collection , use , retention and security of individual customer information . we use mcafee and verisign security software and are fully licensed in each state in which we operate .\nmoneytree , which provides check cashing , payday loans , bill pay services , money orders and wire fund transfers in california , colorado , idaho , nevada , washington and british columbia , has 900 employees in 120 branches . employee satisfaction surveys keep the company on top of what makes its people happy , and senior executives make regular visits to all markets to conduct workshops and give team members a chance to ask questions , share concerns and make suggestions . top - performing employees are invited to ceo circle meetings two to three times a year with the owner and company leadership .\nmoneytree offers a suite of financial products and services designed to meet our customers\u2019 short and longer - term money management needs . convenient , confidential , and cost - effective , our products and services provide real options to help solve life\u2019s problems . from payday loans , to title loans and installment loans , we have a variety of consumer loans available ( depending on the market ) to meet our customers ' needs . we are a direct lender with branch locations in california , colorado , idaho , nevada and washington . select your state below to find out more about the consumer loans available near you .\nconvenient , confidential , and cost - effective , from payday loans , to cheque cashing and money orders , we have a variety of services available to meet your short and long term money management needs . cash your paycheque for just 2 . 49 % or take out a moneytree payday loan up to $ 1 , 500 . plus , money orders are free with any cheque cashing or loan transaction . whether you can ' t wait for a check to clear , need cash for an immediate expense , or are looking for fast service , we ' ve got you covered . find a branch in abbotsford , burnaby , surrey or vancouver today !\n\u201ci always carry gift cards on me , \u201d herrera says . \u201cwe randomly recognize someone for giving great service , or filling in a shift or doing more than we ask . we also give employees four - day weekends without having to use vacation time . lately , we\u2019ve been giving little getaways . \u201d\nthe winner of one recent getaway \u2013 a young man in the colorado springs branch \u2013 told herrera that the hotel voucher made it possible for him to have a las vegas honeymoon he couldn\u2019t otherwise have afforded .\nten team members who earn perfect scores on monthly customer service assessments performed by \u201cmystery shoppers\u201d are eligible for a $ 200 bonus ; five employees who receive perfect customer service assessment scores for five consecutive months are eligible for a $ 500 monthly bonus .\nand a perfect score triggers a company contribution to the district\u2019s community involvement fund , which means more chances to give back . employees decide where the money goes , and the colorado team has supported such charities as the make a wish foundation and food bank of the rockies .\ngreat people make a great company , so when herrera goes shopping and gets terrific customer service , she gives that salesperson her business card and a pitch for her employer .\nlisa ryckman is coloradobiz ' s managing editor . contact her at lryckman @ urltoken .\nit isn\u2019t a secret \u2013 colorado\u2019s economy is vibrant and strong . new developments continue to spring up across the state , many entrepreneurs have started new businesses , and many more companies are growing and need resources to meet their increased demand . what\u2019s the secret to ensure business owners . . .\nhas the word entrepreneur become too trendy as to have lost its meaning ? i\u2019m hearing it and the word entrepreneurship being used in so many conversations incorrectly . i\u2019m critical of the use of the word\nentrepreneur\n. . . are you ?\nemerging companies comprise a significant portion of colorado businesses . venture capitalists , angel investors and founders make up the shareholders and the boards of directors of many of these companies . i spoke recently to fran wheeler , a partner in the business department of the colorado office . . .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 strict / / en\nurltoken\n\u201cit comes from the customer\u2019s standpoint , what makes sense for the customer , \u201d says david bassford , the company\u2019s executive vice president . \u201cit sounds clich\u00e9d but it\u2019s not . \u201d\nsuch loyalty has been infectious . at a recent companywide branch managers\u2019 meeting facilitated by president aggie clark , the manager with the shortest tenure had been with the company for four years . with such low turnover , the corporate buy - in just solidifies and then becomes self - perpetuating . \u201cthey understand the [ golden ] rule as an intuitive thing , \u201d clark says .\nthis tendency among employees to think of others has generated ideas such as providing interpreters for non - english - speaking customers and giving a bump in pay to bilingual employees . if a customer speaks swahili , for example , a branch manager can get on the inhouse hotline and locate an employee , regardless of department , who speaks the language and can help that customer .\nand co - owner sara bassford , who also serves as the company\u2019s design director , knows the importance of these perks .\n\u201cwe make a lot of tough decisions , \u201d she says , \u201cbut we\u2019ll get rid of nonessential elements like the plants in the lobby before we give up benefits . \u201d\ncolumbia bank ceo melanie dressel once received a letter from an employee thanking her and the company itself for providing a work environment she felt good about .\nin the letter , the employee explained how her husband had been laid off and that more than one co - worker had come up to her and expressed sympathy and told her to hang in there . that letter , that genuine concern for co - workers , dressel says , embodies what columbia bank is all about .\n\u201cwe have a real low tolerance for people who are just not nice , \u201d says dressel . \u201cwe always try to hire people who really do care about each other . \u201d dressel and staff look for people who , during interviews , are very good at conveying what \u201ctype of person they are , \u201d she says . so , if the person is friendly , is someone whom others would like to have around , this candidate would more likely make the short list at columbia .\nto further illustrate that ideal , dressel visits each department and branch at least once a year , and there are 50 branches . no computers answer the phone , just employees\u2014sometimes even dressel . she also hosts an event called \u201cbreakfast with melanie , \u201d in which she invites a random group of employees to talk about the industry and what\u2019s happening with the company . culture remains king at columbia .\n\u201cin life , \u201d she says , \u201cyou realize it\u2019s really about the relationships that you form and how quality - of - life issues become more important to you . \u201d\nthere was a time when it looked as if pathology associates medical laboratories ( paml ) ceo thomas tiffany was taking care of everybody but himself . diagnosed with type 2 diabetes three years ago , he was severely overweight and lacked exercise . not the best role model at a full - service medical reference company that performs just about every kind of health test for physicians , hospitals and employers .\nbut he changed his ways , and his example has inspired the more than 1 , 000 employees in spokane and helped make paml one of the best places to work in washington .\nperhaps the best set example was the \u201cwalking with the president\u201d program . tiffany set aside his lunch hour on specific days and walked around the campus with a handful of employees . they had the opportunity to interact with the ceo , and he was able to show them his commitment to change . at first , about 35 people joined him , but soon , there were more than 100 . now the company is also a participant in the city\u2019s popular bloomsday race .\nthe result ? tiffany has lost 60 pounds , while his employees are fitter and are taking fewer sick days .\nthe company takes other measures to encourage its employees to stay healthy . employees get a $ 25 gift certificate for taking a mammogram and a $ 50 certificate for completing an online health risk assessment form .\nmicrosoft has a sketchy record when it comes to buying up companies . how will its acquisition of github pan out ?\nnationally , the number of deals worth more than $ 1 billion were down 75 percent last year compared to 2016 .\nemployees at the bank ' s bellevue northup office are thrilled about the culture of their office .\nthe latest amazon hq2 odds : toronto rises , atlanta falls , d . c . area looks like the front - 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listed companies . walk the world , informa ' s annual global charity initiative launches . informa completes \u00a31 . 2bn acquisition of us based penton information . services .\nunited business media ( ubm ) announced the breakdown of merger talks with informa last night , as informa put out a statement confirming an approach from a third party offering cash .\nwalker has been informa ' s finance director since march 2008 . informa earlier had said that it has appointed an executive search firm to work closely with carter to identify his successor .\ninforma combines with ubm in june 2018 , to create a leading b2b information services group .\ninforma acquires specialist us exhibitions organisers virgo and hanley wood , strengthening the global exhibitions division .\n\u00a9 informa 2011 unit 3c , century business park , st . margaret\u2019s road , dublin 11 .\ninforma is formed with the merger of ibc group plc and lloyd ' s of london press .\n2002 : informa enters into an agreement to provide information to china ' s xinhua news service .\nonce again informa has put on a great event that thoroughly covers the topic and exceeds their competitors .\ninforma invests in colleagues and provides enjoyable and rewarding working environments . see more in the talent section .\nhughes , chris ,\ninforma ,\nindependent , august 30 , 2000 , p . 17 .\ninforma ( digiscan ) now employ 28 staff in our head office in century business park , dublin 11 . informa ' s solutions and services now cover everything from basic scanning to complete information management solutions .\n2014 | informa accounces major us acquisitions . virgo ' s portfolio includes supplyside west and vitafoods , while hanley wood adds 17 construction and real estate tradeshows , including world of concrete , to informa ' s portfolio\ninforma economics ( formerly known as sparks companies , inc . ) is a world leader in broad - based domestic and international agricultural and commodity / product market research , analysis , evaluation and consulting . the company was founded in 1977 and , in 2003 , was acquired by informa plc (\ninforma\n) .\ninforma\u2019s content , insight and connections create value for customers and communities . learn how in the sustainability section .\ninforma acquires a stake in baiwen , organiser of china beauty expo , expanding its exhibitions and asia presence .\n, confirming informa d & b as leader company of the sector with sales superior to 56 million euros .\ninforma has a 4 week average price of 803 . 40p and a 12 week average price of 718p .\nthis site is operated by a business or businesses owned by informa plc and all copyright resides with them . informa plc\u2019s registered office is 5 howick place , london sw1p 1wg . registered in england and wales . number 8860726 .\nthis is operated by a business or businesses owned by informa plc and all copyright resides with them . informa plc ' s registered office is 5 howick place , london sw1p 1wg . registered in england and wales . number 8860726 .\ninforma , also the product of the circle game of mergers and acquisitions , is currently structured into three divisions\u2014academic ( taylor & francis ) , professional & commercial ( informa business information and informa financial information ) , and events & training . its registered office is in jersey , u . k . , and its head office is in zug , switzerland . informa\u2019s history page at its main website traces the company\u2019s origins to 1734 . that\u2019s the first appearance of what was to become lloyd\u2019s list . lloyd\u2019s list publishing merged with ibc group plc in 1998 to form informa group plc .\nrigby , aged 58 , first joined informa in 1983 and has served as chief executive or executive chairman since 1988 .\ninforma shares closed monday ' s trading at 564 . 50 pence , down 2 pence or 0 . 35 percent .\ninforma , which publishes academic journals and organises conferences and courses , currently has a market capitalisation of \u00a32 . 1bn .\nthis site is operated by a business or businesses owned by informa plc and all copyright resides with them . informa plc ' s registered office is 5 howick place , london sw1p 1wg . registered in england and wales . number 3099067 .\ninforma stressed the approach was\nhighly preliminary .\nanalysts expect an offer could range from 600p to 660p a share .\non 15 june 2018 , informa plc completed its combination with ubm plc to create a leading international b2b information services company .\nprincipal subsidiaries : agra europe limited ( united kingdom ) ; euroforum bv ( netherlands ) ; euroforum deutschland ( germany ) ; ibc asia ( singapore ) ; ibc usa inc . ; informa quest limited ( united states ) ; informa uk limited .\narnold , martin ,\nworst over for informa ,\nfinancial times , september 10 , 2002 , p . 25 .\nlarsen , kay ,\ninforma not worried by telecoms turmoil ,\ndow jones international news , may 8 , 2001 .\nrichards , glenda ,\ninforma acquires ft group ,\nmedia week , december 10 , 1999 , p . 3 .\nlaunching of individuals non - payments report\u201d , with access to \u201cinfodeuda\u201d : the first default of payments file on individuals for the use of sole proprietorships ans smes . informa d & b is included in the best workplaces list again . informa takes over\nthis site is operated by a business or businesses owned by informa plc and all copyright resides with them . informa plc & apos ; s registered office is 5 howick place , london sw1p 1wg . registered in england and wales . number 3099067 .\ninforma plc is a multinational media company with 150 offices around the world . it is one of the world\u2019s largest event organizers .\n1999 : informa acquires linkraven , washington policy and analysis inc . , baskerville communications , and a portfolio of products from emap .\ncroft , jane .\ninforma buys linkraven aviation titles ,\nfinancial times , january 15 , 1999 , p . 21 .\nwendlandt , astrid ,\ninforma warns on telecom cuts ,\nfinancial times , june 27 , 2001 , p . 26 .\ninforma takes over dun & bradstreet in spain and portugal turning into informa d & b s . a . , and as member , entering in the d & b worldwide network , which allow us to offer information everywhere in the world . after the merge\nthe live oak - based megacon company has been sold to informa pop culture events , said beth widera , the convention\u2019s executive director .\nmr yao said informa was an even more attractive target than incisive because of its scale and the international nature of its business . he said a bid of 600p would be a good price , representing a 20 % premium on the informa ' s current share price .\ngoff , clare ,\njobs go as informa figures fall ,\nmedia week , june 29 , 2001 , p . 3 .\nstamp , gavin ,\nemap to sell 13 titles to informa ,\nmedia week , november 11 , 1999 p . 3 .\nin 2006 informa carried the merger by absorption of dun & bradstreet servicios de informaci\u00f3n , changing its name into informa d & b and putting an end to the process that began in 2004 , when it acquired dun & bradstreet ' s business in spain and portugal .\ninforma professional academy works in partnership with leading academic bodies to assist in the provision of highly specialised and bespoke postgraduate distance learning courses .\nlloyd ' s list group is a trading division of informa uk limited , a company registered in england and wales with company number 1072954 whose registered office is 5 howick place , london , sw1p 1wg . vat gb365462636 . informa uk limited is part of informa plc . lloyd ' s is the registered trademark of the society incorporated by the lloyd ' s act 1871 by the name of lloyd ' s .\ninforma is the largest listed organiser of conferences and courses in the world and responsible for more than 2 , 500 subscription - based publications .\ncope , nigel ,\ninforma sailing into calmer seas ,\nindependent ( london ) , february 19 , 2003 , p . 23 .\nstevenson , rachel ,\ninforma recovers from the downturn ,\nindependent ( london ) , september 10 , 2002 , p . 23 .\ninforma australia is the nation ' s leading event organiser . our events comprise of large scale exhibitions , industry conferences and highly specialised corporate training .\n- - - - - - ,\ninforma facing another difficult year ,\nfinancial times , march 13 , 2002 , p . 24 .\nconsolidating thus its leadership in the business information market . informa d & b , first company in the sector in offering financial information in xbrl .\ninforma operates at the heart of the knowledge & information economy . it is a leading business intelligence , academic publishing , knowledge and events business .\ninforma was formed in 1998 , and through growth and acquisition , has become a leading international business intelligence , academic publishing , knowledge and events business .\ninforma acquires iir holdings and becomes the world ' s largest publicly - owned event , conference and training business with a presence in the middle east .\nlarsen , peter thal ,\nemap sells business titles and shows to informa ,\nfinancial times , november 9 , 1999 , p . 31 .\ninforma australia is the nation\u2019s leading event organiser . our events comprise of large scale exhibitions , industry conferences and highly specialised corporate training . we are based in sydney\u2019s cbd and employ around fifty staff . we are part of the global informa group plc , listed on the london stock exchange ( inf ) .\ninforma offers investors exposure to the burgeoning knowledge and information economy . it has strong brands in niche markets , a growing international presence and attractive financial characteristics .\nhume , neil ,\nmarket forces : informa makes exhibition of itself ,\nguardian ( london ) , june 20 , 2001 , p . 23 .\nour portfolio comprises of events that are conceived within informa and focus on industry needs that we have identified or through partnerships with industry associations and media titles .\nthere\u2019s an obvious fit between ebi and informa\u2019s professional & commercial division , while the ebi conferences could find a home with informa\u2019s events & training division . informa\u2019s interim management statement , released on oct . 21 , 2013 , stated that revenue for the professional & commercial information piece of its business declined by 3 . 6 % in the first 9 months of the year . informa doubtless believes the ebi acquisition will turn a revenue decline into profits . however , it\u2019s unclear why elsevier decided to divest itself of the unit . during 2013 elsevier has been more in the news for its acquisitions\u2014mendeley , woodhead publishing , knovel , and aureus sciences .\no ' connor , ashling ,\ninforma acquires bio - research group for $ 32m ,\nfinancial times , march 7 , 2001 , p . 26 .\nrepresenting informa economics ' primary asset , our employees are well - trained and seasoned researchers and consultants with extensive backgrounds in business and government ; most hold advanced degrees in agriculture or related fields . the informa economics team has extensive experience in worldwide agribusiness and agricultural policy decision - making . many informa economics employees have gained insights from past government service in senior policy , analysis and advisory positions ; from major trade associations ; from land grant universities ; and as senior officials of leading agribusiness companies .\nrichard taylor , a publisher and dr . william francis , a chemist join forces to create a publishing company , the forerunner to informa ' s academic publishing division .\njivkov , michael ,\nfears over sars hit informa after it postpones asia conferences ,\nindependent ( london ) , april 5 , 2003 , p . 22 .\n- - - - - - ,\ninforma shares slide on warning of us attack impact ,\nfinancial times , september 21 , 2001 , p . 28 .\nthe board of ubm has been unable to agree terms with informa that would be in the best interests of ubm shareholders ,\nsaid a statement from the company .\nmedia group informa , the publisher of lloyd ' s list , is set to be taken over by rival springer science & business media in a massive private equity buyout .\nthere is no doubt in my mind that springer and informa belong together ,\nhe said . he said he expected a bid at a price between 610p and 660p .\nthe talks between ubm and informa , and any future deal involving informa , is the latest in a growing trend towards consolidation in the sector . taylor nelson sofres , the market research group , announced plans to merge with gfk , its german rival , earlier this month , and the advertising giant wpp is trying to scupper the deal and take over the uk company .\nthe bid announcement sent informa ' s shares , which were already at an all - time high , up 54p , or nearly 11 % , at 552 . 5p in afternoon trading .\n2016 : launching of the linkages application and mobile app . under the public sector\u2019s legal system , law 40 / 2015 dated 1st october , informa d & b transforms into state - owned trading company : sme ( for its acronym in spanish ) , evolving its registered name to : informa d & b s . a . ( s . m . e . ) .\nknect365 learning was born out of informa\u2019s rich history in enhancing individuals and businesses with knowledge . its learning solutions equip professionals with the capabilities and network they need to progress and drive performance .\ninforma released no details beyond the fact that the new approach may or may not lead to a takeover offer , but the group has been the subject of private equity interest before . springer made a bid about 18 months ago , and apax owns incisive and emap ' s business - to - business arm , which is run by david gilbertson , who used to run informa .\npaul richards , an analyst at numis securities , said he had for a long time expected a merger , although we had expected informa to bid for springer rather than the other way round .\nlloyd ' s list , now part of informa ' s business intelligence division , was created when edward lloyd pinned a copy of his shipping list to the wall of a london coffee shop .\nin june 1999 , informa closed another major acquisition , washington policy and analysis inc . ( wpa ) , a consultancy firm and information provider in the field of energy and government energy policy that counted most large u . s . utility companies among its clients . informa paid a reported $ 3 million and offered bonuses based on performance . the purchase was seen as another important step in establishing informa ' s foothold in the united states . five months later , the company paid \u00a328 million to the british publisher emap for a group of businesses that included 13 business magazines such as containerisation international , international freighting weekly , insurance age , and fishing news , seven exhibitions , and the liner shipping network , an online service . the acquisition was informa ' s largest to date .\npublishing and conference group informa has become the first company to react to tax changes announced in the budget by moving its tax domicile out of the uk to switzerland to escape\ndouble taxation\n.\nsources close to ubm say negotiations on the all - share deal that would have created a global group worth \u00a33 . 1bn were terminated yesterday because informa ' s rising share price made the nil - premium deal uneconomic for ubm shareholders . informa ' s stock was up 5 . 2 per cent yesterday alone , taking it to 470p compared with 386p when discussions were first made public last week .\nonly a month later , informa made yet another huge purchase when financial times decided that baskerville communications , its newsletter division , no longer fit among its core activities . in the \u00a313 . 5 million deal , informa received 60 newsletters , 600 management reports , 24 financial times business directories , 13 publications on the telecommunications sector , and a license to use the financial times name for three months .\ninforma group plc assembles and sells specialized information in six broad business sectors : finance and insurance ; telecommunications and media ; law and tax ; maritime , trade , and transportation ; life sciences and pharmaceutical ; and energy and commodities . informa had \u00a3283 , 442 in 2002 revenues , down about 12 percent from 2001 . the largest share was contributed by informa ' s finance and insurance market sector with 28 percent . telecommunications and media came in with about 18 percent of 2002 revenues ; maritime , trade , and transportation with 16 . 5 percent ; law and tax with about 16 percent ; commodities and energy with 11 percent ; and life sciences and pharmaceutical at 10 percent . in 2002 , informa had more than 1 , 500 print and online products and organized over 3 , 500 conferences and exhibitions . the company has more than 80 , 000 subscribers to its print and online products in approximately 188 countries . its conferences were attended by over 150 , 000 delegates . informa has 50 offices in 18 countries .\nunit . customers were notified individually at the end of november , but no formal announcement has yet occurred and ebi\u2019s url remains elsevierbi . com . an elsevier business intelligence spokesperson speculated that the unit would be renamed informa business intelligence at the beginning of january 2014 but could not absolutely confirm this . he did say that all the publications and staff were transferring from elsevier to informa at the beginning of 2014 .\nabbyy recognition server 4 is powerful server - based ocr software that offers automatic ocr and pdf conversion functionalities . informa as a long standing partner of abbyy are available to support your solution or managed service .\ninforma is a leading business intelligence , academic publishing , knowledge and events business , operating in the knowledge and information economy . we are listed on the london stock exchange and a member of the ftse 100 .\ninforma provides products and services based on content , intelligence and connections to specialist communities worldwide . these include academic books and journals , data - driven intelligence publications and services , exhibitions , conferences and learning platforms .\n2014 : informa releases its new strategic reports and online reputation reports . it is included in the best workplaces 2014 list , which means that it is one of the 50 best companies to work for in spain .\nformed in 1993 by three school friends , niall brunnock , pat farrelly & tom gilsenan , informa ( digiscan ) started out providing scanning services at a time when the technology was in its infancy . since then , informa ( digiscan ) has grown steadily over time , establishing ourselves as a widely respected information management company with a highly skilled workforce that can address any information management issue either in - house or out - sourced .\nthere are currently 811 , 175 , 905 shares in issue and the average daily traded volume is 4 , 997 , 057 shares . the market capitalisation of informa is \u00a36 , 807 , 388 , 194 . 76 .\ninforma economics serves hundreds of firms , institutions and trade organizations worldwide from our headquarters in memphis , tennessee . we also have integral business partnerships with fnp brazil , ceas in london and brussels and wpa in washington dc .\nfor details of a particular informa office , use the office locator tool on the left - hand menu . to contact us , use the email enquiry form at the bottom of this page or call our main switchboard number .\ninforma , the publisher of titles including lloyd ' s list and routledge academic books , said this morning that it would create a new parent company that will be listed in the uk , incorporated in jersey and tax resident in switzerland .\nearly 2002 was a period of apprehension at informa . by june , when two telecommunications conferences in the spring , the gms congress and the spex , did much better than hoped , the worst times seemed to be past . during the dark days of 2001 - 02 , informa had continued to cut costs , which helped restore investor confidence . in march 2002 , it made news when it received a contract to arrange conferences in china and to provide financial information to china ' s xinhua news service . in september 2002 , a year after the devastating terrorist attacks , informa announced a new security service for u . s . ports and customs authorities . as 2002 drew to an end , the firm ' s decision to develop its life science side proved a wise one . strong growth in that division kept informa ' s 2002 revenues respectable , if not as strong as earlier years . a lack of erosion in subscription levels at its various niche publications helped as well .\npublishing firm informa plc ( inf . l , infmf . pk ) confirmed tuesday that stephen carter will take up the role of group chief executive with effect from january 1st . carter succeeds current chief executive peter rigby , who will retire from the company .\ninforma continued to acquire promising companies , however , adding evandale publishing , a specialist in insurance and finance , to its roster in august 2001 . just as the firm announced that it had weathered the storm , a catastrophe of major proportions , both human and commercial , occurred . on september 11 , terrorists flew two airliners into new york city ' s world trade center . the result was an immediate fall - off in air travel to the conferences informa organized . with half of informa ' s revenues derived from conferences , and american delegates alone accounting for about 3 . 5 percent of all the company ' s annual revenues , declines in attendance of 15 to 20 percent were projected for some 3 , 400 conferences . for a time , it was as bad as expected . a major telecommunications event in barcelona saw attendance drop by 75 percent from the previous year . in the wake of september 11 , informa eventually cancelled about 200 conferences . to make matters worse , advertising at its maritime and financial publications was falling by 25 percent .\ninforma is a business information group delivering high value content to clients worldwide using a broad range of media formats . we are focused on six global market sectors : telecoms and media ; maritime , trade , and transport ; finance and insurance ; commodities and energy ; law and tax ; and biomedical and pharmaceutical . our information is delivered in a wide range of formats , both traditional and electronic . informa ' s aim is to be media neutral : to respond to customer information requirements using whichever media are best suited for the task . among the formats currently used are newspapers , magazines , newsletters , books , conferences , exhibitions , cd - rom , and internet and other electronic online services . informa is a global company with over 50 offices worldwide offices generating sales in more than 180 countries .\nadam walker , the finance director , said the step was necessary for the company to stay competitive .\nthis decision will have no impact on the uk economy . this is a decision for informa . the vast proportion of our profits are generated abroad ,\nhe added .\nthis is part of an ongoing battle between some companies and the revenue ,\ncommented richard murphy , a tax expert . companies like informa are\nvery good at locating their intellectual property rights in low - tax countries ,\nattracting hmrc ' s attention , he said .\ninforma plc registered in england & wales with number 8860726 , registered office and head office 5 howick place , london , sw1p 1wg , uk . lloyd ' s is the registered trade mark of the society incorporated by the lloyd ' s act 1871 by the name of lloyd ' s .\nrigby said the group acted because the new rules were likely to have a\nmaterial detrimental\nimpact on informa ' s tax position .\nthere hasn ' t been that certainty within the current environment and we believe taking this step gives us that certainty over the tax rate .\ninforma ( formerly digiscan ) are one of ireland ' s leading information management solutions and service providers . we provide cost effective services and solutions that assist companies to improve efficiencies and reduce costs in the manner in which they handle , store , retrieve and share their paper and digital information .\ninforma also unveiled a two - for - five rights issue to raise \u00a3242m in an attempt to reduce its debt to \u00a3900m by year - end , amid a warning from its chief executive peter rigby , who said of the economy :\nwe really don ' t see many green shoots .\nbut informa stressed that discussions had been at an early stage only and no agreement on terms had been reached .\nthe company has received a further approach from a third party that may or may not lead to a takeover offer in cash being made for the company ,\na statement confirmed .\nin 2013 , informa purchased hobby star marketing , inc . , one of canada\u2019s premiere sports and entertainment marketing agencies . the company is \u201chome of fan expo canada , \u201d according to its website ; that convention , similar to megacon , will take place in toronto on sept . 3 - 6 .\n\u201c\ninforma successfully completed a sizable ediscovery case of over 600gb or 1 . 2 million documents against an extremely tight deadline . using zylab technology , the window for collection , review and production was completed within 10 days . our client was most impressed . bryan j strahan partner , arthur cox solicitors\u201d\nknect365 learning brings together leading practitioners across industries , educators and academic institutes to provide expert knowledge to our customers . part of informa\u2019s global group of insight - led brands , knect365 learning deliver courses for professional , bespoke business solutions and digital learning to provide lifelong learning pathways that keep skills relevant today and tomorrow .\ninforma professional academy works in partnership with leading academic bodies to assist in the provision of highly specialised and bespoke professional postgraduate distance learning courses . our strong partnerships with king\u2019s college london and leicester de montfort law school have developed over fifteen and twenty years respectively and together we offer and deliver high - calibre and well - respected distance learning postgraduate courses . for 2012 , informa professional academy was delighted to have a new partnership with queen mary , university of london , offering the llm in computer and communications law and a new partnership with the university of derby online , offering the llm in transnational oil , gas and energy law .\ninforma professional academy work in partnership with leading academic bodies to assist in the provision of highly specialised and bespoke professional postgraduate distance learning courses . their strong partnerships with leading uk universities have developed over a period of more than twenty years and together we offer and deliver high - calibre and well - respected distance learning llm courses .\ninforma corporate learning are leaders in training , knowledge and performance improvement , servicing up to 30 + industry sectors . our professional training services strive to help you achieve your knowledge objectives through up - to - date learnings , knowledge and skills , and utilising the latest industry trends . browse through the below to find the course you are after .\ni ' m thinking of selling some of my shares in informa , mainly because i need the money . i was just wondering if anyone had a view as to whether this was a sensible or foolish decision at this particular time . does anyone see any major change in the share price over the next six months or so ? thanks .\nebi focuses its energies and its products on one industry ; informa\u2019s product line is much more diverse , covering many industries . information professionals worry that their very particular vocabularies ( in vivo versus in vitro or medical devices versus medical diagnostics versus diagnostic devices , for example ) could get lost on a new carousel of pharmaceutical industry intelligence . an integrated platform sounds intriguing , but the concern is what is lost in the consolidation process . information professionals do not want to be held captive on any specific carousel . depending upon how well informa integrates ebi into its existing pharmaceutical research products , the addition of these influential publications and conferences creates interesting competitive pressures for thomson reuters\u2019 cortellis platform and for wolters kluwer health .\nit was feared that the threat of war in iraq in early 2003 might dampen conference attendance once again . that was not the case . after its experiences in the autumn of 2001 , the company eliminated a number of smaller , more marginal and less profitable events . delegate numbers , for example , at the gsm world congress fell somewhat , but increases in sponsorships offset those losses . the emergence of the sars virus in hong kong hit informa hard in the spring of 2003 . the company was forced to cancel all of the far east conferences it had organized for april 2003 . informa ' s shares dropped slightly as a result , but the company expected to be able to reschedule most of the cancelled events at a later date .\nthe convention group announced on its website that fan expo hq , a division of the swiss / british company informa , now owns the dallas comic con . for the last 12 years , c2 ventures , also known as official pix , ran the local fan convention . the star wars autograph firm based out of flower mound is owned and operated by ben stevens and phillip wise .\ninforma , which employs 9 , 000 staff in more than 40 countries , said moving its tax base to switzerland would enable it to keep its tax rate at 26 - 27 % . without the move , its tax rate would go up to 30 - 31 % . the amount of tax it pays in the uk will thus remain at around \u00a350m a year , rigby said .\nubm , which publishes a range of titles including property week and travel trade gazette , is also a major exhibition organiser with a growing business in asia . informa , which is the world ' s largest conference group , with publishing assets including lloyd ' s list , was seen as a good fit with ubm ' s strategy to establish itself as a global , multi - platform business information provider .\nits pharmaceutical strength stems from its 2003 acquisition of pjb publications ltd . , which gave it scrip , along with other titles . it acquired market research firm datamonitor in 2007 , which includes some pharmaceutical reports . datamonitor also covers many other industry sectors . additionally , informa has a strong presence in the clinical trials and pipeline information sector with its citeline product , which specializes in research and development intelligence .\ncrc press is a premier global publisher of science , technology , and medical resources . we offer unique , trusted content by expert authors , spreading knowledge and promoting discovery worldwide . we aim to broaden thinking and advance understanding in the sciences , providing researchers , academics , professionals , and students with the tools they need to share ideas and realize their potential . crc press is a member of taylor & francis group , an informa business . . .\nthe company noted that rigby , in line with his contractual entitlements , will receive a bonus equivalent to 100 % of his base salary for the financial year ended december 31 , 2013 . informa said that as a good leaver under the provisions of the long - term incentive plan and the deferred share bonus plan , rigby has received a pro - rata vesting of 61 , 763 shares and all his 41 , 541 deferred share bonus plan shares . in addition 927 shares will be released from the share incentive plan after december 31 , 2013 .\nthe world ' s agricultural and food industry is expanding and remains in a constant state of change . successful businesses and institutions must deal with rapidly shifting market conditions that are driven by international influences , technological innovations , policy shifts , weather conditions , emerging consumers and fluctuating consumer preferences . to continue succeeding in this environment , businesses must have access to reliable market information and authoritative economic consulting services . it is informa economics ' economic expertise and diverse client base that combine to provide unique insights , risk management and strategic planning for agribusinesses around the world .\n1 . applications to apply for a place on the course ( as defined below ) either complete the relevant application form ( \u201capplication form\u201d ) or apply online . your application is an offer to knect365 learning ( a trading division of informa plc ) ( \u201ckl\u201d ) to study on the course as set out in the application form ( \u201cthe course\u201d ) which is subject to kl\u2019s acceptance . a binding contract between kl and you will only be formed when written confirmation of acceptance ( which may be sent by email ) is sent by kl to you .\nalthough the informa group plc is a young entity , formed by a merger in late 1998 , its earliest roots lie in the 17th century english insurance industry . in 1688 , edward lloyd opened a coffeehouse near the london docks where seamen , captains , shipowners , maritime brokers and underwriters , and others from the maritime industry would gather to hear the latest news and discuss developments in shipping . by the end of the 1600s , lloyd ' s coffee house had evolved from an informal meeting place to a center of marine insurance where those looking to insure a ship or other maritime undertaking could find underwriters willing to take on risk . eventually , lloyd ' s became lloyd ' s of london , one of the most famous and successful insurance exchanges in the world .\nyet again ken shows his true colors .\nto give the note behind the rise today in full 14 : 40gmt 26nov2008 - informa rises ;\nnote behind the rise today in full ? ? ? ? ? eh ? just where had any part of that post been posted in any form on this thread ken ? spiteful ken attempts to make out that i copied the post of the inf rally being a short squeeze from the above real - time equity news release at 1440pm to try and distract his embarrassment of yet again having to read what i say come true on\nhis\nthread ? ken that ' s exactly why i find you loathsome , just show me any reference to this bear squeeze reference before i posted my comment on this thread documenting such at 11 . 54 am ? almost 3 hours before the one that you attempt to make out i copied from was released ? amazing ! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -\na must - attend course that will benefit all those in the . . .\nkey learning objectives discover the dynamics of your communication and presentation style . . .\nkey learning objectives eradicate inner conflicts which might limit workplace performance master . . .\nkey learning objectives learn to identify and manage different types of business . . .\nkey learning objectives the art of creative thinking to tap into your . . .\nkey learning objectives understand the technical procedures for turning natural gas into . . .\nkey learning objectives understand the current threat landscape understand current organisational risk . . .\nkey learning objectives articulate what cyber security is and how cybercrime affects . . .\nkey learning objectives identify the legal issues which arise from using certain . . .\nkey learning objectives understand shipbroking \u2013 the profession , its origins , purpose and commercial . . .\nkey learning objectives demonstrate a basic appreciation and understanding of the power . . .\nkey learning objectives consider important elements of a contract such as operational . . .\nkey learning objectives learn how to develop and maintain effective asset management . . .\ngreat selection of presenters and thought provoking ideas\u2026 great interaction between presenters and audiences .\nthis was an excellent event \u2013 outstanding levels of thoughtful discussion and great opportunities to network with some leading practitioners doing some really innovative and exciting things across the sector .\ninteresting case studies and practical information to replicate on my return to work ; a very valuable learning experience .\nas always good networking event and good perspective on defence from an industry viewpoint .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nthe company also announced that adam walker , group finance director , will leave the company today . in october , walker has been appointed by engineering group gkn plc ( gkn . l ) as its group finance director , succeeding bill seeger , effective february 26 , 2014 . walker will join the gkn board on january 1 , 2014 as group finance director designate .\nin addition , the company announced today that geoffrey cooper has been appointed as chair of the remuneration committee , succeeding pamela kirby , who has decided to step down , also effective january 1 .\nregarding walker , the company noted that the remuneration committee will determine in february 2014 what , if any , remuneration payments may be made depending on the trading results for the 2013 financial year and in accordance with the usual annual bonus calculation process .\nbefore joining alcatel - lucent , he worked in a number of senior roles in the media and communications sector , including serving a term as the founding chief executive of ofcom , the uk communications industry regulator .\nchinese tech giant tencent holdings ltd . said it plans to list its online music business in the u . s . in a statement through the hong kong stock exchange , tencent said it plans to spin off its online music entertainment business on a u . s . stock exchange . the online music business is operated by tencent ' s majority - owned subsidiary tencent music entertainment group .\nanadarko petroleum corp . ( apc ) is boosting its share - buyback by $ 1 billion , and debt - reduction program by $ 500 million , raising its total spend on the equity and debt buyback programs to $ 5 . 5 billion . the buyback authorization extends through the end of june , 2019 .\nfacebook appointed senior engineer evan cheng as the director of engineering , blockchain . the linkedin profile of cheng has moved from the position of director of engineering at facebook to the position of director of engineering , blockchain . the company reportedly has promoted kevin weil , former vice president of product at instagram , as the vice president of product at their blockchain division .\nthe decision deals a fresh blow to alistair darling , who has come under fire for increasing the top rate of income tax to 50 % , sparking concerns that there would be an exodus of entrepreneurs and businesses .\nthe firm cited changes to the taxation of foreign profits announced in last week ' s budget and due to come into effect at the start of july , relating to intellectual property rights such as patents , copyrights and trademarks . with 80 % of its earnings coming from overseas , it believes it would end up being taxed twice \u2013 once abroad and again in britain .\nunder the new tax rules , the dividends companies receive from their overseas subsidiaries relating to\nreal\neconomic activity involving trade in goods and services will not be taxed by the uk authorities . but income derived from intellectual property rights does not fall in this category and will be taxed by hm revenue & customs ( hmrc ) .\nhe added :\ncompanies that have a lot of intellectual property in their subsidiaries or make a lot of income from intellectual property are being challenged by the revenue under the new rules . the revenues are , in the revenue ' s view , largely artificial .\nother companies have already moved their tax domicile out of britain to countries with a more favourable tax regime such as ireland . the list includes advertising giant wpp , drugs group shire , publishing company united business media , rented office group regus , financial groups henderson , brit insurance and hiscox , and engineering firm charter .\nsome businesses have also launched legal challenges to the uk ' s tax regime , with cadbury and vodafone both winning significant legal battles against hmrc .\nbut murphy said the new tax rules were beneficial to most uk companies and would help stem the exodus .\nthe vast majority of companies which undertake real trade with real people will benefit from the new rules ,\nhe said .\nit will simplify their affairs with the revenue . i do not expect there to be a significant exodus from the uk .\nmurphy also believes that despite talk of a\nbrain drain\nfrom britain \u2013 with virgin tycoon richard branson saying the 50 % top rate of income tax was a\nblock to the next wave of entrepreneurs\n\u2013 many business leaders will stay put .\nevery time there is a threat to the rich that they will be taxed a little bit more , we have no evidence that they ' ve actually left ,\nmurphy said .\nyou are in the uk economy because it ' s a great place to make money . it ' s also quite a cool place to live .\nshares in the company had risen by 14 % to 339 . 5p by this afternoon .\n\u00a9 2018 guardian news and media limited or its affiliated companies . all rights reserved .\nget the most out of your experience with a personalized all - access pass to everything local on events , music , restaurants , news and more .\nthe dallas comic convention will be under new ownership and a new roof when it opens its doors to the costumed masses this may .\nthe announcement also included a change of venue for the annual event scheduled for may 16 - 18 . the dallas comic con will move from the irving convention center to the dallas convention center because it needed a bigger place to house all the geek goodies they have in store for the attendees , according to event manager mark walters .\nthis is the biggest and most ambitious thing we ' ve ever done ,\nwalters said .\nthe fan expo acquisition will only cover the convention side of official pix ' s business , which also includes the recent sci - fi expo and fan days in october . walters said their exponential growth attracted fan expo ' s interest and it saw an opportunity in their fan convention business .\nit ' s just a situation where we ' ve been doing shows for a lot of years and they saw it and seemed very happy with it ,\nwalters said .\nthey do events in toronto where they get hundreds of thousands of people , so they saw a lot of potential in this where they could expand out and bring some of that formula into what we ' ve been doing . we ' re already in the position where we ' re expanding and moving to the dallas convention center .\nwalters said that previous dallas comic con ' s held at the plano and irving convention centers had to move subsequent locations as the comic con expanded . in fact , the convention tripled in attendance in 2011 alone when it first set up shop at irving ' s new convention center . the reason for their move to the dallas convention center is similar and simple : they needed more space .\nwe realized we had already outgrown the facility and we had to start looking somewhere to accommodate more people and more events ,\nwalters said .\nthe dallas convention center seemed to make the most sense .\nall - access pass to the top stories , events and offers around town .\nof course , walters couldn ' t divulge exactly who or what they are planning to bring to the convention in may except that fan expo could bring some of the names and faces that have eluded them at cons in the past .\nwe do have a lot of things in the works ,\nhe said .\nthere are a lot of connections and a lot of relationships that the guys at fan expo have with people that up until now , we haven ' t been able to bring down here . i think people will see some new and exciting things in may that we haven ' t seen so far . i feel like it ' s going to be a great thing for dallas .\nnews of an acquisition may send off some alarm bells in comic fan ' s heads , but walters assured future ticket holders that fan expo can deliver a show to match the bigger and better venue .\ni feel like this new acquisition with fan expo being involved means bigger things for dallas ,\nwalters said .\ndallas is finally going to get a show renowned around the world . people are going to be talking about this for years to come .\ndanny gallagher has been a regular contributor to the dallas observer since 2014 . he has also written features , essays and stories for mtv , the chicago tribune , maxim , cracked , mental _ floss , the week , cnet and the onion av club .\nthe danger was always that ubm ' s advances , capitalising on investor wariness over acquisition debts and a gently sliding share price , could prompt other suitors .\nubm says it will continue its growth strategy , within requirements that acquisitions deliver 8 per cent post - tax returns in the first year . in 2007 , revenues grew 8 . 5 per cent to \u00a3802m and pre - tax profits by 14 per cent to \u00a3129m . since 2005 , earnings per share have shot up by 80 per cent .\none of orlando & apos ; s largest comic book and sci - fi fantasy conventions has been sold . - orlando sentinel\narchive video from megacon 2014 at the orange county convention center in orlando , florida .\none of orlando\u2019s largest comic book and sci - fi fantasy conventions has been sold .\nwidera has owned the multi - day convention since 2003 and has been running it since 1999 .\nthe convention , which has made orlando home for more than two decades , will take place at the orange county convention center this weekend . it\u2019s set to draw upward of 70 , 000 people during friday , saturday and sunday , a time when sci - fi fans and comic book aficionados alike will take to international drive in full costume to support their fandoms .\nunder the deals of that acquisition , hobby star marketing and fan expo canada staff remained in charge of the convention , but operated with new ownership .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 transitional / / en\nelsevier business intelligence was cobbled together from previous elsevier acquisitions\u2014f - d - c reports , inc . in 1994 and windhover information , inc . in 2008 ( windhover acquired medtech insight , llc in 2004 ) . it publishes some of the most prestigious newsletters for the healthcare industry . f - d - c , which started publishing in 1939 , was known for its newsletters of many colors . ebi\u2019s painted ponies include the gold sheet ( international pharmaceutical manufacturing quality assurance and quality control ) , the gray sheet ( medical devices and diagnostic industries ) , the pink sheet ( biopharma regulatory , legislative , legal , and business developments ) , the rose sheet ( cosmetics , skin care , and fragrance industry coverage ) , the silver sheet ( medical device quality control ) , and the tan sheet ( nonprescription pharmaceutical and dietary supplement industries ) .\nthe other newsletters on ebi are in vivo ( biopharma , medtech , and diagnostics industries ) , medtech insight ( surgical , orthopedic , cardiovascular markets ) , pharmasia news ( asian market ) , pharmaceutical approvals monthly ( drug approvals by the fda ) , start - up ( profiles of leading - edge companies and technologies ) , health news daily ( healthcare issues for prescription and nonprescription pharmaceuticals and medical devices ) , and the rpm report ( regulation and policy ) . it also has a deals database called strategic transactions , which integrates with its newsletters ."]}
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", "topic": 16}], "title": "bruce power", "paragraphs": ["the organization saw bruce power\u2019s security team join forces with the fire and emergency services teams to form bruce power emergency and protective services . about 10 % of bruce power\u2019s workforce lies within this organization .\nbruce power , a nuclear power company and source of medical radioisotopes , and it . . .\nbruce power has pulled the plug on an ambitious plan to construct two new nuclear power stations in ontario .\nvisit bruce power this summer ! bruce power offers free summer bus tours . located in the municipality of kincardine . 2 . 5 hour drive from toronto .\nbruce power announced monday it will no longer go ahead with a controversial nuclear power plant proposed for peace river , alta .\nbruce power started operating the generating station in may 2001 . the change in operator resulted in an increased power plant output .\nif you have questions about employment at bruce power , please email hrhelpdesk @ urltoken .\nbruce power was formed in 2001 as a canadian company and it leases the bruce site from ontario power generation . it is the licensee for the plant . over 90 % of bruce employees hold equity in the company .\nbruce power has received confirmation from the ontario power authority ( opa ) that a force majeure ( fm ) claim under the bruce power refurbishment implementation agreement ( bpria ) , related to unit 2 , has been accepted .\nprivately owned bruce power will invest $ 13 billion to refurbish the world\u2019s largest nuclear station .\nthroughout our existence at bruce power we ' ve looked at a number of potential business development opportunities ,\nbruce power president and ceo duncan hawthorne said in a news release .\nunit 1 at bruce power\u2019s bruce a generating station set a new post - refurbishment record run today as it reached 151 days of consecutive operation .\nbruce power has estimated that restarting units 1 and 2 at the bruce a station will boost bruce power ' s output to more than 6 , 200 mw - or about 25 % of ontario ' s electricity needs on a typical day .\n1 ) the bruce power nuclear response team won the top prize at the u . s . national swat championships in 2012 , the seventh year in a row . ( bruce power . )\ndouglas point and bruce a heavy water plant are shut down . unit 6 comes online at bruce b .\nover the past decade , bruce power has refurbished all four units at its bruce a station , returning 3 , 000 megawatts of low - cost , reliable electricity to ontario consumers . combined with its bruce b units , bruce power generates 6 , 300 megawatts , providing power to over one in four hospitals , homes schools and businesses in ontario .\nbruce power supplies 30 % of ontario\u2019s power , and over 50 % of its nuclear , while becoming the world\u2019s largest operating nuclear facility with the return of units 1 and 2 . bruce power breaks a 1991 site record for site output .\nbruce power is canada ' s first private nuclear generator . bruce power\u2019s 2 , 300 - acre site on the shores of lake huron houses the bruce a and b generating stations , which each hold four candu reactors . over the past decade , bruce power has refurbished all four units at its bruce a station , returning 3 , 000 megawatts of low - cost , reliable electricity to ontario consumers . combined with its bruce b units , bruce power generates 6 , 300 megawatts , providing power to over one in four hospitals , homes schools and businesses in ontario . for more information , visit : urltoken\nbruce power has contracted with bwxt canada to design and manufacture 32 replacement steam generators for the bruce b plant , for c $ 400 - 500 million .\nthanks so much to the iwaasa family for making bruce power a part of your north . . .\nbruce power has applied for a 10 - year operating licence renewal with the canadian nuclear safety commission .\nbruce power\u2019s 2 , 300 - acre site on the shores of lake huron houses the bruce a and b generating stations , which each hold four candu reactors .\nbruce power received about 6 . 4 cents per kilowatt - hour for the electricity it generated from bruce a in 2010 , which is 1 , 500 mw of cost - effective power generation in the province .\nprivately - run bruce power , on the eastern shore of lake huron , will shoulder any cost overruns\u2014a real risk given ontario\u2019s spotty history with nuclear power .\nbruce power will recoup its investment by selling power for 7 . 7 cents per kilowatt hour , which is less than the ontario average rate for electricity .\nkelly trice joined bruce power as our executive vice president , projects and field services , in july 2017 .\nbruce power signs a protocol agreement with the saugeen ojibway nation , on whose historical lands the site sits .\nas part of our operating license , bruce power maintains a robust and multi - faceted emergency response program .\nas part of our operating license , bruce power maintains a robust and multi - faceted emergency response program .\nbruce power , on the shores of lake huron in ontario , consists of two generating stations : bruce a and bruce b . together they house eight reactors , six of which have been operational for the past several years .\ncathy sprague is the executive vice president of human resources at bruce power . her role is to oversee bruce power\u2019s human resources function including labour relations , recruitment , talent management , employee engagement , wellness and total rewards .\nbruce power celebrates its 5th anniversary on may 11 when lieutenant governor james bartleman officially opens its new corporate headquarters on the bruce site . bruce b also finishes the year as the top - performing multi - unit nuclear plant in canada .\nwhile bruce power carries out a range of activities to manage the commercial impacts of the unit 2 event , the other operating units at bruce a will continue to receive the contracted price of power from the bruce a facility . the output from bruce a is low - cost , reliable and safe electricity that is essential to meeting ontario\u2019s energy needs .\ndon mackinnon , president of the power workers\u2019 union , said the bruce announcement is \u201cgood news for ontario . \u201d\nbruce power , the world ' s largest operating nuclear facility , has mobile applications on android and ios that feature interactive calculators and information about our site . download through the app store or google play store . bruce power app\nbruce power and the government of ontario committed to resuming the operations of bruce a units 1 and 2 in 2005 to meet the growing demand for power . the project was entitled , \u2018bruce a refurbishment for life extension and continued operations project\u2019 . refurbishment of both the units began in 2009 .\nkevin joined bruce power as the head of finance when the company was formed in 2001 after working with british energy when that entity acquired 80 % of bruce power . in 2005 , he was appointed as vice - president finance and supported the 2005 bruce power refurbishment agreement negotiation team and the related restructuring of bruce power . he has also served as the chief financial officer , acting chief executive officer , and executive vice president , finance and commercial services .\nbruce power alberta announced today it has selected the whitemud site approximately 30 km north of peace river as the preferred option for a potential nuclear power plant in alberta .\nevery year thousands of visitors arrive at the bruce power visitors\u2019 centre to learn more about nuclear energy and electricity generation .\nmichael w . rencheck was appointed the president and chief executive officer of bruce power starting aug . 15 , 2016 .\nfor others ,\nshe said . bruce power also looks for candidates with post - secondary education and life experiences .\npeevers aid bruce a units 1 , 2 and 4 and the four bruce b units continue to provide electricity to the ontario grid .\nbruce , which accounts for 30 per cent of ontario\u2019s power generation , is slated to be in operation until the 2060s .\nthe interactive bruce power ipad app teaches users about nuclear energy , ontario ' s supply mix and how they use electricity .\nthe bruce power visitors\u2019 centre is an interactive , fun way for your family to learn about ontario\u2019s most important energy provider .\nthe new democrats want the ontario energy board to review the agreement with bruce to make sure the power is actually needed .\nbruce power assumes operational control of the site and confirms plans to restart units 3 and 4 . terrorist attacks in the u . s . prompt the formation of a full - time , rapid - response , armed security force at bruce power .\nin a first for ontario , bruce power will as\u200esume all financial risk of cost overruns from the overhaul of six of bruce\u2019s eight reactors . cost overruns are the norm on candu reactor projects .\nunits 3 and 4 of bruce a had been laid up early in 1998 , and were returned to service in january 2004 and october 2003 , respectively as an early priority of bruce power .\nbruce power said it has notified the canadian nuclear safety commission and the canadian environmental assessment agency that it will withdraw its site licence applications and suspend its environmental assessments in bruce county and nanticoke .\nbruce power is also expanding its pre - arranged bus tour program to be year - round . if your service club , social organization or municipal group would like to visit bruce power , email bnpdvisitorcentre @ urltoken or call 519 - 361 - 7777 .\nhave a question about employment at bruce power ? email us . please note : we are unable to accept applications via email .\ntransmission lines run from the bruce nuclear power plant on lake huron to milton , ont . bruce power says it can complete final safety checks on a unit at the plant that has been out of service since 1995 . ( colin perkel / canadian press )\nfive of the six competitors are also homegrown , bruce power talent , he added , while only one has a military background .\n\u201cthroughout our existence at bruce power we\u2019ve looked at a number of potential business development opportunities , \u201d said duncan hawthorne , bruce power\u2019s president and chief executive officer . \u201cwe\u2019ve decided the new nuclear option in alberta is not something our company will be progressing further . \u201d\nbruce power\u2019s executive team is responsible for over 4 , 000 employees who work to provide ontario with over 30 % of its electricity .\n3 ) bruce power boasts a team of 400 highly trained emergency personnel , and state of the art firefighting equipment and technology . the company also has portable backup generators and after fukushima , the company invested in specific post - fukushima training . ( bruce power . )\nbruce power , in partnership with the grey bruce health unit and regional municipalities , made potassium iodide ( ki ) tablets available to all residents , schools and businesses within a 50 kilometre radius of bruce power in 2015 . those within a 10 km radius received the tablets , while those further from the facility received coupons and information on ki .\nthe story of the bruce power site begins in the 1960s when douglas point , canada\u2019s first commerical reactor , was built and placed into service . learn more about nuclear energy\u2019s rich history on the bruce site .\nyoung girls from the port elgin area had the lucky opportunity to spend some one - on - one time with a member of bruce power ' s nuclear response team ( nrt ) during a session of girls science club at the bruce power visitor centre sept . 16 .\na lease agreement to operate the bruce station was signed between opg and bruce power in 2001 . the agreement made was for a lease period of 18 years , with the option to renew for another 25 years .\nno public money\u200e will go into the bruce refurbishment , but the company will earn a premium for the power it sells to the system .\nwe welcome you to view the current employment opportunities at bruce power . to apply for any of these opportunities , submit your application online .\nif you\u2019re interested in becoming a new supplier for bruce power , please click here to learn about our new supplier pre - qualification portal .\nbruce power ' s a and b sites are visible on the shores of lake huron , about 20 minutes north of kincardine , ont .\nregulators have cleared unit 2 of the bruce a nuclear power plant in ontario to restart after a nearly two - decade - long slumber .\na multi - billion dollar agreement is reached between bruce power and the ontario power authority paves the way for the refurbishment of units 1 and 2 , which were shut down in 1997 and 1995 respectively .\nwhen units 1 and 2 return to service in 2012 , bruce power , canada\u2019s only private nuclear power generating station , will operate the largest nuclear facility in the world , its eight units producing a quarter of ontario\u2019s electricity and half of the nuclear power in ontario .\nbruce a and bruce b of the power plant incorporate four candu reactors , the components of which are housed in a heavy - walled pressure vessel . the reactor comprises fissionable and moderating materials that control the reaction rate .\nfollowing discussions with the opa during this process , bruce power has also made a number of operational adjustments for 2012 . bruce power is executing an expanded outage investment program on unit 4 , in support of extending the life of the unit to the end of decade , at a cost to bruce power of $ 120 million . the work program will involve 800 temporary workers at peak and will be completed in the fourth quarter .\n\u201cif it costs us more \u2014 $ 7 billion or $ 70 billion \u2014 bruce power will bear the cost of that , \u201d said hawthorne .\nour updated agreement with bruce power secures 6 , 300 megawatts of emission - free , low - cost electricity supply ,\nhe said .\nbruce power is a partnership among cameco corp . , transcanada corp . , borealis infrastructure ( a trust established by the ontario municipal employees retirement system ) , the power workers\u2019 union and the society of united professionals .\nsince late - 2007 , when bruce power acquired energy alberta , the company has become known in alberta and peace country , developing and evaluating the possibility of building a new nuclear facility to power alberta\u2019s growing economy .\nas alberta oil senior editor jeff lewis reported nearly two years ago , bruce power\u2019s peace country nukes proposal was dogged from the start by fierce local opposition , industrial indifference and the staggering price tag nuclear power carries .\nthe contract is part of bruce power ' s refurbishment and restart of units 1 and 2 at the bruce a station located near tiverton , ontario . work on the project begins immediately and will take approximately 3\u00bd years to complete .\nother partners in the bruce power partnership include borealis infrastructure , which is wholly owned by the ontario municipal employees retirement system , uranium miner cameco corp . , the power workers ' union and the society of energy professionals .\ndecisions on the four bruce b reactors were pending , though in july 2009 bruce power announced that it would focus on refurbishing these rather than building new plants at bruce , the expected cost being about half that of new plants . early in 2010 the company completed work to uprate the four units from 90 % to 93 % of original design capacity by modifying the fuel loading . from 2001 to 2015 bruce power spent about c $ 10 billion on the whole plant .\nin october 2012 , bruce power was one of many participants in an emo exercise called huron challenge \u2013 trillium resolve . many members of our staff worked tirelessly in preparation for this exercise , which gave us the tools to be better prepared for any external hazards that bruce power may face in the future .\nthe decision to refurbish the units followed a 2005 agreement by bruce power and the government of ontario to refurbish the two 750 mwe candu reactors as a faster option than building new ones in the face of impending power shortages .\nontario\u2019s electricity market opens to competition . transcanada corp . and bpc generation infrastructure trust ( omers ) join cameco , the power workers\u2019 union and the society of energy professionals in the bruce power partnership , while british energy withdraws .\nbruce power l . p . po box 1540 177 tie rd . , r . r . 2 , tiverton , ontario n0g 2t0 contact us | map\nbruce power , in partnership with the saugeen valley conservation authority , is pleased to offer a wide variety of environmental and conservation awareness programs to area schools .\nif the refurbishments come in under budget , bruce power , which is owned in part by transcanada corp . , would get a share of the savings .\nbruce power has decided it will no longer advance the option for a new nuclear plant in alberta that has been under consideration by the company since 2007 .\nbruce power will continue to work with its investors and the ontario power authority on the feasibility of securing 6 , 300 megawatts ( mw ) from the bruce site following the successful restart of units 1 and 2 in 2012 , which will inject another 1 , 500 mw of baseload generation into the ontario market .\nbruce power is paid for all electricity from bruce a on the basis of a 6 . 3 cents / kwh current reference price capped for 25 years ( cf 6 . 765 \u00a2 / kwh average ontario spot price in 2005 , and 4 . 5 \u00a2 / kwh floor price for bruce b \u2013 units 5 - 8 ) . the difference between the actual capital expenditure and $ 4 . 25 billion ( apart from unit 4 refurbishment ) is shared between the government and the investors . one of the partners in bruce power , cameco ( 31 . 6 % ) , said before commencement that while it strongly applauded the project it did not meet cameco ' s investment criteria , so it received a $ 200 million payout of its interest in bruce a . the other partners set up bruce a limited partnership ( balp ) to sublease bruce a from bruce power and to pay for the project .\nfollowing this detailed site analysis and pending a favourable panel report , bruce power alberta could be in a position to launch a formal environmental assessment ( ea ) in 2010 . a successful ea would be a key piece of the decision - making process for bruce power alberta as it considers new nuclear generation for alberta .\nduring his work at bruce power , john has been the executive vice president , strategic initiatives , and vice president of the bruce a restart project . he also holds a masters\u2019 degree in business administration , with distinction , from the haskayne school of business and is a mechanical engineering technologist and a fourth class power engineer .\nthe ontario power authority ( opa ) and bruce power continue to work together to secure an important source of cost - effective and emission - free electricity for ontario ratepayers through the long - term supply of 6 , 300 mw from the bruce power site . this critical component of ontario\u2019s supply mix is one of the key features in the ministry of energy\u2019s november 2010 long - term energy plan .\nonce the work is complete , bruce power will be the world ' s largest nuclear facility , generating more than 6 , 200 megawatts or about 25 per cent of ontario ' s power . it currently produces 4 , 700 megawatts .\nbruce power will continue to provide approximately one - third of its output ( 2 , 400 mw ) as flexible generation , allowing the province to permanently balance system needs in its post - coal environment . this is a feature that only the bruce power units can provide , and has been used frequently by the ieso since 2009 .\nbruce power crews handled a spillage of radioactive water at the site ' s unit 3 reactor , but said there is no impact as a result of the incident .\nabout 15 % of canada ' s electricity comes from nuclear power , with 19 reactors mostly in ontario providing 13 . 5 gwe of power capacity .\nin august 2006 , bruce power applied for a licence to prepare its 9 . 3 km 2 bruce site for construction of up to four new reactors as bruce c . the canadian nuclear safety commission ( cnsc ) accepted the company ' s project description for 4 , 000 mwe in january 2007 . bruce power submitted an environmental impact statement in september 2008 , showing that up to four new reactors at bruce c would have no significant environmental effect . the new units were envisaged as coming on line beginning in 2015 . six different reactor types were under consideration . however , in july 2009 , the company announced that it would withdraw its site licence application and suspend its environmental assessment for bruce c , and focus on refurbishment of bruce a and b ( a major task \u2013 see above ) .\nin october 2008 , bruce power announced it would conduct an environmental assessment for two new nuclear units in the haldimand - norfolk region of southern ontario . the region was home to opg ' s 4 , 096 mwe nanticoke generating station , the largest coal - fired power plant in north america . although both the haldimand and norfolk councils supported the bruce power proposal , as well as 80 % of residents , according to an ipsos - reid poll , the ontario government did not support it . in july 2009 , bruce power withdrew its site licence application and suspended its environmental assessment . 4\nbefore visiting bruce power in the winter , please check the local weather . we are located in an area that receives a lot of snow and driving can be hazardous .\na project of this magnitude has never been done before on a candu reactor and that cannot be overlooked ,\nsaid bruce power ceo duncan hawthorne in a release .\nwhen we committed to additional investments in bruce a , we said the restart project was an attractive , long - term growth opportunity for transcanada . with this milestone being reached , we move further toward realizing the sustainable earnings we expect bruce power to generate .\nunit 2 at bruce a is shut down and place in layup by the former ontario hydro .\nunit 1 at bruce a is shut down and placed in layup by the former ontario hydro .\nlen joined bruce power in 2008 and was most recently the vice president of nuclear maintenance services . len was appointed as executive vice president and chief nuclear officer in august 2012 .\nbruce power will spend $ 13 billion to refurbish six of the eight nuclear reactors at its generating station near kincardine , ont . , and assume all risks for cost overruns .\nbruce power said friday it can complete final safety checks and prepare to synchronize the reactor , which has been out of service since 1995 , to ontario ' s electrical grid .\ne . when the government selected darlington for new nuclear capacity , it affirmed the importance of privately - run bruce power and the need for it to contribute 6300 mwe of nuclear capacity , and maintaining this level of capacity beyond the present planned operating lifetime of bruce b . a decision on refurbishing bruce b ( 3290 mwe ) is pending but highly probable , now that the alternative proposal to build four new reactors there as bruce c has been shelved . [ back ]\nof ontario\u2019s power from its eight - unit facility along the lake huron shoreline .\nnonetheless , nuclear power kind of sits in the background of alberta\u2019s energy debate .\nlater , in 1999 , ontario hydro was divided into five divisions , including ontario power generation ( opg ) , which operates all power generating stations in canada .\nthe power plant refurbishment is expected to cost $ 5 . 25bn .\nprior to his role at bruce power , kevin was responsible for setting up the reporting and governance structure for british energy in north america . during this time he also served on the due diligence and transition team focusing on the transaction between bruce power and ontario power generation . kevin has also worked at bdo\u2019s toronto office where he was responsible for managing various operational and financial client groups that consisted of both owner - managed businesses and public companies .\nthe western waste management facility stores all the low - and intermediate - level nuclear waste from the operation of opg ' s 20 nuclear reactors , including those leased to bruce power .\nthrough an agreement with the province of ontario , bruce power will extend the life of six nuclear units over the next 20 years , investing billions of private dollars into the site .\nthe power generated by bpgs is transmitted to major load centres and local areas . the transmission system comprises five lines of various ranges to connect bruce area with rest of the ontario .\nbuilding on a strong track record of \u2018safety first , \u2019 bruce power has formed an integrated emergency response organization , bringing all of its emergency response capabilities under a single command structure .\nnuclear response team - security salaries at bruce power can range from $ 95 , 152 - $ 103 , 030 . this estimate is based upon 1 bruce power nuclear response team - security salary report ( s ) provided by employees or estimated based upon statistical methods . see all nuclear response team - security salaries to learn how this stacks up in the market .\nhoused on a 2 , 300 - acre site , the power plant comprises two generating stations , namely bruce a and bruce b . all reactors of bruce a were temporarily laid off between 1995 and 1998 to concentrate on other resources of ontario hydro , while bruce b reactors remained in service . the third and fourth units of bruce a resumed service in january 2004 and october 2003 respectively . units 1 and 2 are yet to restart and are currently under construction . units 1 and 2 are expected to re - enter commercial operation in third quarter and first quarter of 2012 respectively .\ntoronto , ontario \u2013 january 10 , 2006 : aecon group inc . ( tsx : are ) announced today that a joint venture in which its industrial division is a 50 % partner has secured a $ 204 million contract at bruce power ' s ' bruce a ' generating station .\nunits 5 , 7 and 8 at bruce b remain online to help restore power to the grid after a massive blackout leaves large parts of ontario and the northeastern u . s . without power . unit 4 is returned to service for the first time since 1998 .\nprior to joining the bruce power , len held senior leadership roles including plant manager , site engineering director and operations manager . len was previously licensed as a senior reactor operator at a pressurized water reactor and performed in the control room supervisor and shift manager roles . len also spent 14 years with florida progress corporation and came to bruce power from xcel energy in minnesota .\nbut cost overruns \u2014 which are the norm on candu reactor projects \u2014 would be bruce\u2019s problem alone .\nplans are announced for four nuclear reactors at bruce a , as well as a heavy water plant .\nconstruction begins on the bruce learning centre ( called the western nuclear training centre at the time ) .\nin december , 2015 , bruce power and the independent electricity system operators ( ieso ) announced an amended , long - term agreement to secure 6 , 300 megawatts of electricity from the bruce power site , through a multi - year investment program . bruce power will begin main component replacement on units 3 - 8 in 2020 , starting in unit 6 . this will generate between 1 , 500 and 2 , 500 jobs on site annually \u2013 and 18 , 000 across ontario directly and indirectly \u2013 while injecting up to $ 4 billion annually into ontario\u2019s economy .\nbruce power recently disclosed that the refurbishment of units 1 and 2 are approximately 85 % complete and will return to commercial operation in 2012 . the contract was amended to reflect this timeline .\ndavidson , personally , sees a few potential problems for nuclear power in the province .\ncongratulations to everyone involved over the years to stop the nuclear power plant in alberta .\nbruce power is a partnership among transcanada corp . , omers infrastructure management inc . ( a trust established by the ontario municipal employees retirement system ) , the power workers\u2019 union and the society of energy professionals . over 90 % of employees also own a part of the company .\n\u201call of the risk , basically , of operations and what the impact might be are on bruce \u2014 we pay for the power that we receive and not anything else , \u201d he said .\nin addition to refurbishment of units 1 and 2 , bruce power is investing approximately $ 300 million in 2011 and 2012 to add 10 more years of reactor life to units 3 and 4 , which will continue to supply 1 , 500 megawatts ( mw ) of baseload electricity until 2021 , when the units are due for refurbishment under the existing contract between the opa and bruce power .\nnuclear response team ( nrt ) officer paula turner visited with local girls on friday , sept . 16 when another girls science club was held at the bruce power visitor centre . turner shared information about her job and answered questions from the attentive and eager crowd . bruce power engineer louise jack lead the club session on friday morning , by helping the girls discover the science behind csi .\nbruce a and heavy water plant construction begins , while a proposal for a bulk steam system is proposed .\nbruce power , canada\u2019s first private nuclear generator , signed a letter of intent to buy certain assets of energy alberta corporation in 2010 , but in 2011 , the development was halted . file photo .\na . the four pickering a reactors were laid up in 1997 . pickering a4 was restarted in 2003 and pickering a1 in 2005 . there are no plans to bring pickering a2 and a3 back into service and these two units are not listed in the table . bruce a2 was taken out of service in 1995 , a1 followed in 1997 , and bruce a3 and a4 in 1998 . bruce a3 and a4 were restarted in 2004 and 2003 , respectively . bruce a1 and a2 were restarted in 2012 . bruce b8 achieved a 3 % uprate to about 822 mwe in march 2010 , the last of the bruce b units to do so through re - ordering the fuel bundles since 2004 . the bruce a units had been done prior to 2001 . [ back ]\nunits 1 and 2 returned to service in 2012 after an extensive refurbishment project as part of the renewal of bruce a that began with the return of units 3 and 4 in 2003 . the units have performed admirably since their refurbishment and bruce power set a site record for production in 2015 , generating 30 per cent of ontario\u2019s electricity at 30 per cent less than the average residential price of power .\nour power plants have highly - trained , internationally recognized professional security teams . need proof ?\nhydro consumers shouldn ' t be concerned about the four - year delay , because bruce power found\ninnovative ways\nto extend the life of its nuclear reactors , said president and ceo duncan hawthorne .\nthe refurbishment contract with bruce power continues to provide good value . a july 2009 contract amendment protects ratepayers from cost overruns \u2013 ratepayer exposure is capped at $ 3 . 4 billion . this remains unchanged .\nfor example , if the government decides that it doesn\u2019t need to refurbish all six bruce reactors , it can opt out of some work\u2014say , if a sluggish economy or new technology means that ontario\u2019s electricity demand isn\u2019t as high as projected . but bruce power would be compensated , in that case , with higher prices .\nbruce power generating station ( bpgs ) is the first private nuclear power plant in toronto , ontario , canada . it is the largest nuclear power generating plant in north america and the second largest in the world , the first one being japan - based kashiwazaki - kariwa . owned by ontario hydro , bpgs is located on the shores of lake huron , 250km north - west of toronto .\nthe federal nuclear regulator , the canadian nuclear safety commission ( cnsc ) said in an e - mail it was informed of the incident by bruce power , in accordance with its licence conditions , of a failure of the primary heat transport pump seals on a pump in unit 3 at the bruce a nuclear generating station .\nbruce power said early in the day on aug . 2 , 2017 , with unit 3 in a planned shutdown , crews encountered an issue with a pump as they aligned the unit for an inspection program .\nplant operator bruce power received permission from the canadian nuclear safety commission in mid - march to restart bruce a unit 2 following the completion of refurbishment work on the 750 mwe candu , which has been idle for almost 20 years . however , during recent preparations to synchronize the unit to the electrical grid , an unspecified incident occurred which caused\nsome damage\nto the electrical generator on the non - nuclear side of bruce ' s operations . the generator had been replaced as part of the refurbishment project by siemens canada . bruce power noted that the electrical protection system\nworked as designed and the approach to connect to the grid was stopped .\nthe network has the capacity to transmit around 5 , 000mw of power from the generating station .\nbruce power is excited to introduce a new service for those who are not able to make it to the site in person . the visitors\u2019 centre now offers online presentations using the lync application . educators can connect to our meetings via computer or tablet . with an audio device enabled , students are invited to join in the dialogue and ask any questions they may have regarding nuclear power . this service is ideal for those who are located far from bruce power and are not able to orchestrate a trip to the visitors\u2019 centre .\nwhen turner asked if all the girls were going to get jobs at bruce power they replied with their dream careers , which included professional swimmer , veterinarian , interior designer , lawyer , financial planner and fashion designer .\na proposal to build four reactors at bruce b is approved by the ontario government . construction begins the following year .\nbruce power operates two nuclear stations it leases from the ontario government at the port elgin site . in a statement , the company said it will focus on refurbishing reactors at these stations rather than embarking on new construction .\nthe alberta government also opened the door to considering the nuclear option , under some conditions , following a public consultation process throughout the province . after extensive analysis and environmental studies , bruce power also identified an ideal site .\nmany of the other teams are full - time competitors , while bruce power\u2019s members are a cross - section of the nuclear response team , and were returned to their regular around - the - clock duties upon returning .\nwhile bruce power\u2019s focus continues to be on delivering safe and reliable electricity , the company has strived to be an industry leader in safety and emergency preparedness ; over the years , developing industry - leading emergency response capabilities .\nin 2010 , nuclear power accounted for 55 % of ontario\u2019s power supply . the long - term energy plan calls for nuclear to be about 50 % over the 20 - year of the plan .\nbruce power is canada\u2019s first private nuclear generator , providing 30 % of ontario\u2019s power . our eight units provide over 4 , 000 full - time , direct jobs to highly skilled employees , and thousands more indirectly . we inject billions of dollars into ontario\u2019s economy annually , while producing safe energy that produces zero carbon emissions .\nunits 1 and 2 at the four - unit bruce a plant started up in 1977 , but unit 2 was shut down in 1995 because a steam generator suffered corrosion after a lead shielding blanket used during maintenance was mistakenly left inside . in the late 1990s then - owner ontario hydro decided to lay up all four units at the plant to concentrate resources on other reactors in its fleet , and unit 1 was taken out of service in december 1997 with units 3 and 4 following in 1998 . the four units at sister power station bruce b continued to operate . bruce power took over the operations of both bruce plants from ontario hydro in 2001 and restarted units 3 and 4 by early 2004 . bruce a units 3 and 4 are likely to undergo refurbishments once units 1 and 2 are back in operation .\ntranscanada said it expects its share of the capital cost of the bruce refurbishment to be $ 2 . 4 - billion .\nnext , nuclear power requires constant vigilance and risk management for its waste and safety on - site .\nbruce power will continue to be responsible for all project costs over $ 3 . 4 billion as agreed to in june 2009 , while also assuming responsibility for the lost revenue associated with the unit 2 fm event . repairs to the non - nuclear system on unit 2 are expected to be complete and unit 2 generating electricity in the fourth quarter of this year . bruce power will also continue to assume all cost and schedule impact related to the event .\ntranscanada corporation , which owns 49 % of bruce a and 32 % of bruce b , said that the incident\nwill likely mean unit 2 will not be synchronized to the ontario electrical grid as previously stated in the second quarter of 2012 .\nit states that there is potential for nuclear power in alberta but , ultimately , \u201cthe government of alberta has decided to maintain its existing policy where power generation options are proposed by the private sector in the province , and any nuclear power proposal would be considered on a case - by - case basis . \u201d\nfor all residents , schools and businesses within a 50 km radius to bruce power , distribution pick - up points have been made available for you to pick up tablets should you choose . visit urltoken for pick - up locations .\nthe plant\u2019s construction and installation work was completed by ontario hydro by 1987 . the first two units of bruce a started operating in 1977 and the next two units followed in 1978 and 1979 respectively . all bruce b reactors started operating during 1984 - 1987 .\nthe long - awaited return to service of the refurbished unit 2 of the bruce a nuclear power plant in ontario , canada , has been delayed due to damage in an electrical generator on the non - nuclear side of the plant .\nhoused on 2 , 300 - acre site , the nuclear power plant comprises two generating stations .\nunexpectedly for a source of power that\u2019s frequently touted as carbon - free , the greenhouse gas emissions from ontario\u2019s electricity sector are going to increase as a result of the refurbishment process\u2014but not from the nuclear power itself .\nwhile bruce power has limited ability to adjust its production to follow the province\u2019s electricity demand , natural gas plants can be turned on and off more easily than nuclear reactors and provide power at peak times . the glut of natural gas from the u . s . has also made natural gas more attractive for all - day , or \u201cbaseload\u201d generation .\nfor the seventh consecutive year , bruce power\u2019s nuclear response team\u2019s competition team has claimed top spot at the security protection officer team competition ( spotc ) , held at the savannah river site ( srs ) in south carolina in late - april .\nkelly also served as the president of the company\u2019s power division , which constructed large - scale power plants , and as president of their project services group , the proxy company responsible for the mixed oxide fuel fabrication program .\nthe decision will have no impact on the company ' s interest in building nuclear power stations in alberta and saskatchewan . both provinces are expected to issue policy statements on nuclear power this year , according to the company .\nbruce powe\u200er president and ceo duncan hawthorne stressed \u201cwe are 100 per cent accountable for over - budget or late \u2014 no ambiguity . \u201d\nwork on unit 1 of bruce a is still underway , and operations on that reactor should restart during the third quarter of 2012 .\nbruce units 3 , 4 , 6 and 7 place in the top 10 reactors in the world for the previous year\u2019s excellent performance .\nfollowing initial inspections , bruce power said ,\nit is clear repairs will need to be made to this electrical generator .\nthe company said that siemens canada would help assess the situation and then complete the repairs\nas soon as possible .\nbruce power noted ,\nalthough the unit 2 reactor is ready to operate , the repair to this non - nuclear system will have an impact on when unit 2 will be able to deliver electricity to the grid .\nit added ,\nthis delay will not have an impact on ontario ' s electricity system reliability due in part to the strong performance of bruce power ' s operating fleet , nor is it expected to materially change the cost of the restart project .\nthe visitors\u2019 centre is an ideal field trip destination for elementary , secondary and post - secondary school groups and educators . presentations are tailored around ontario\u2019s school curriculum . bruce power outlines its operations and provides an introduction to the candu nuclear system . a presentation that summarizes the science behind electricity and different forms of energy production in ontario can also be arranged . for those who may be interested in joining the bruce power team in the future , we are also happy to offer information on careers .\nsometimes things are so obvious they don\u2019t warrant an announcement . so you have to wonder why bruce power\u2019s felt it needed to issue a press release today stating that it is no longer going ahead with plans to build a 4 , 000 megawatt nuclear power plant in northern alberta . everybody in alberta assumed the project was dead . was the company looking for closure ?\nthe government says the deal with bruce will save the average household using 800 kilowatt hours a month of electricity about $ 66 a year .\nmurray elston , bruce power ' s vice - president of corporate affairs , rejected mr . stensil ' s assertion , saying\nit really is the fact that right now the capacity of our system to generate is well beyond what our demand is .\nbruce power and the ontario government have signed an agreement that will keep the company\u2019s nuclear plant running at least until 2064 . the price tag ? according to everyone involved , $ 13 billion from private capital and none from the ontario taxpayer or hydro customer .\nlen has more than 30 years of nuclear power operations experience with roles in operations , engineering , projects and maintenance .\nbut , over the years , nuclear power has been touted as a viable source of clean energy for the world .\n\u201cthe empirical record of nuclear power safety doesn\u2019t really match the degree of public concern . if you look at the history of coal - fired power plants and coal mining , there are much higher levels of health and environmental concerns . \u201d\ntwo of the five lines are 500kv and transmit power to the major load centres , milton station and longwood station . the remaining three double - circuit 230kv lines supply power to stations in the kitchener , orangeville and owen sound areas .\naecon is currently working on a previously announced $ 17 million project at bruce a involving modifications to the station ' s secondary irradiated fuel bay .\nfacing an impending power shortage , the provincial government ' s ontario power authority in october 2005 agreed with bruce power to refurbish its oldest bruce a reactors , each with 769 mwe capacity ( see appendix 1 : ontario energy policy ) . unit 2 had been laid up in 1995 due to a maintenance accident in which lead contaminated the core . unit 1 was laid up along with the four pickering a units at the end of 1997 , to allow operational focus on newer plants . their operational lifetimes were extended by 25 years . refurbishment of units 1 & 2 followed units 3 & 4 being returned to service by 2004 and was completed in 2012 .\neffective at the end of december 2013 , cameco sold its 31 . 6 % interest in bruce power lp ( effectively bruce b ) to borealis infrastructure , one of its partners , for c $ 450 million . borealis is a division of the ontario municipal employees retirement system ( omers ) , doubling its share to 63 . 2 % . transcanada corporation , the power workers ' union and the society of energy professionals are other equity holders , and transcanada is acquiring some of omers\u2019 holding so that each have 48 . 5 % .\nin the wake of the tsunami and nuclear incident at the nuclear facility in fukushima , japan , in 2011 , bruce power added a number of enhancements to our site to both comply with new regulatory requirements , and to ensure that we continue becoming safer and stronger .\nbruce power\u2019s team claimed first place in eight of nine events , receiving 990 . 5 of a possible 1 , 000 points . the spotc is a competition for the u . s . - based department of energy ( doe ) security forces , but is also open to us military and police swat , as well as canadian and u . k . teams , which compete in the non - doe category . bruce power was represented by officers jordan macdougall , mike mcfarlane , rob bosman , sam mcculloch , kyle roulston and jeff steven .\nin 2003 , the canadian nuclear safety commission ( cnsc ) approved the environmental assessment ( ea ) for the restart of bruce a units 3 & 4 . as part of their decision , the cnsc required that a follow - up monitoring program be implemented and that the first nations be involved in the development and implementation of the program . the ea follow - up monitoring program activities involve : 1 . studying the effects of the thermal plume on spawning habitat ; and 2 . discrimination of whitefish populations in the waters adjacent to bruce power . sampling activities include impingement and entrainment monitoring of whitefish at the bruce a facility . in 2006 , the cnsc formally accepted the results and conclusions of the units 3 & 4 follow - up monitoring . saugeen ojibway biologists continue to take an active role in bruce power ' s ongoing envirionmental monitoring program .\nbruce\u2019s guarantee of 7 . 7 cents per kilowatt hour of electricity is lower than the ontario average , but it\u2019s higher than what they\u2019ve charged in the past . furthermore , while the government insists bruce is on the hook for cost overruns , the cost of electricity could go up for other reasons .\nfor $ 13 billion of private capital , ontario will get 6 , 300 megawatts of nuclear power capacity for 50 years .\nproposals have also been made for a third reactor in new brunswick , mainly for the purpose of exporting power to new england ."]}
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", "topic": 32}], "title": "nerdwallet", "paragraphs": ["nerdwallet ' s founder & ceo , tim chen , currently has an approval rating of 73 % . nerdwallet ' s primary competitors are\nowler has collected 14 screenshots of nerdwallet ' s website since may 2014 . the latest nerdwallet website design screenshot was captured in sep 2017 .\nhal bundrick is a staff writer at nerdwallet , a personal finance website . email : hal @ nerdwallet . com . twitter : @ halmbundrick\nbev o\u2019shea is a staff writer at nerdwallet , a personal finance website . email : boshea @ nerdwallet . com . twitter : @ beverlyoshea .\nnerdwallet compare , inc . is paid an advertising fee by lenders for the goods , facilities , and services provided by nerdwallet compare , inc .\nsince nerdwallet was founded in 2009 , it has participated in 3 rounds of funding . in total nerdwallet has raised $ 105 . 0m . nerdwallet ' s last funding round was on oct 2015 for a total of $ 5 . 0m\nnerdwallet posted a video\nhow to get out of debt .\non youtube\nnerdwallet is a financial platform that provides information and services on personal finance , travel , education and shopping . nerdwallet ' s headquarters is in san francisco , california . nerdwallet has a revenue of $ 5 . 8m , and 337 employees . nerdwallet has received a total of $ 105m in funding . nerdwallet ' s main competitors are credit , money under 30 and totallymoney . as of june 2018 , nerdwallet has 124 . 8k fans on facebook and 51 . 4k followers on twitter .\nnerdwallet currently has 51 , 360 followers on twitter . as of july 2013 nerdwallet had 7 , 434 followers . that ' s a 590 percent increase in 4 years\nnerdwallet currently has 124 , 817 fans on facebook . as of january 2014 nerdwallet had 8 , 587 fans . that ' s a 1353 percent increase in 4 years\nand employs more than 400 nerds . nerdwallet was ranked no . 76 on the 2016 technology fast 500 award list . for more information , visit nerdwallet . com .\nnerdwallet is a financial platform that provides information and services on personal finance , travel , education and shopping . nerdwallet was founded in 2009 . nerdwallet ' s headquarters is located in san francisco , california , usa 94103 . it has raised . . .\nmillions of people use nerdwallet to improve their finances for the things they want most .\nclaire tsosie is a staff writer at nerdwallet , a personal finance website . email :\nmpower financing announced today a partnership with personal finance resource nerdwallet , granting it . . .\nnerdwallet compare , inc . nmls id # 1617539 | nmls consumer access | licenses and disclosures\nthose who know a thing or two about finance have some great things to say about nerdwallet .\npart of our survival tool kit since we were one day from homeless . with resources like nerdwallet\nnerdwallet posted a video\nhow to invest : try a robo - advisor .\non youtube\nnerdwallet ' s tailored advice , content and tools ensure you ' re getting more from your money .\nnerdwallet posted a video\nhow much does it cost to live in . . .\non youtube\nyou are not required to purchase additional products or services from nerdwallet compare , inc . or from any person or entity suggested or recommended by nerdwallet compare , inc . however , nerdwallet compare , inc . reserves the right to approve the entity selected by you , which approval may not be unreasonably withheld .\nmillions of people use nerdwallet to stretch their dollar , track their progress and get more from their money .\nusing this product until i saw their piece of shit ad played over and over again on hulu . nerdwallet\nphilip reed is a staff writer at nerdwallet , a personal finance website . email : preed @ urltoken .\nin this series , nerdwallet interviews people who have triumphed over debt using a combination of comm . . .\nnerdwallet compare , inc . does not accept any fees from the consumer , including third - party fees .\nsreekar jasthi is a data analyst at nerdwallet , a personal finance website . email : sreekar @ urltoken .\nthese accounts and institutions represent the best of their respective categories , but nerdwallet knows that everyone has a unique financial situation . consumers can easily identify the best products for their specific needs by using nerdwallet ' s free checking account comparison tool and savings account comparison tool . detailed nerdwallet reviews of each product can be found online .\ntotallymoney is nerdwallet ' s # 3 rival . totallymoney is a private company that was founded in 2009 in london , england . totallymoney operates in the mortgage finance industry . compared to nerdwallet , totallymoney has 327 more employees .\nnerdwallet posted a video\nhow to take the first step towards buying home , sweet home .\non youtube\nnerdwallet posted a video\nira vs . 401 ( k ) : which should you choose ?\non youtube\nnerdwallet compare , inc . provides mortgage information at no cost to you . nerdwallet compare , inc . will not charge or seek fees of any kind from you . nerdwallet compare , inc . receives fees from lenders and may be paid by the lender based on services , goods or facilities performed or provided by us to the lender .\nbbva compass ' high marks in all categories give the bank good\nconsumer potential ,\naccording to nerdwallet .\n\u201cwe make an honest to goodness effort to list every credit card , \u201d said tim chen , nerdwallet\u2019s founder . by\nellen is a personal finance writer at nerdwallet . she has been a writer and editor at bloomberg and time inc .\ngreg is a personal finance writer at nerdwallet . he previously worked at the chicago tribune and wrote two money books .\nthe first step to a successful home buying experience is being prepared , says tim manni , a nerdwallet mortgage expert .\nnerdwallet became profitable as a consumer resource that matched credit card customers with banks , which pay the company fees for successful sign - ups . so nerdwallet hopscotched over some typical startup fundraising milestones before it finally took money from venture capital firms .\nnerdwallet has employees and is the first highest among it ' s top 10 competitors . the top 10 competitors average 91 .\ncredit is seen as one of nerdwallet ' s top competitors . credit ' s headquarters is in san francisco , california , and was founded in 1995 . credit competes in the systems software industry . credit generates 881 % of nerdwallet ' s revenue .\ntailored advice . expert content . helpful tools . nerdwallet makes it easy to know you ' re getting more from your money .\nwhile nerdwallet\u2019s big fundraising round may help attract talent , chen says that wasn\u2019t the main reason for lining up so much capital .\nclaire is a personal finance writer at nerdwallet . her work has been featured by forbes , usa today and the associated press .\ntexas texas sml mortgage company license # 1617539 ; nerdwallet compare , inc . , 805 country club drive , heath , texas 75032\nnerdwallet compare , inc . is not acting as your agent in connection with obtaining a residential mortgage loan . while nerdwallet compare , inc . will seek to assist you in meeting your financial needs , we cannot guarantee the lowest or best terms in the market .\nmoney under 30 is one of nerdwallet ' s top rivals . money under 30 was founded in 2006 , and its headquarters is in san francisco , california . money under 30 competes in the mortgage finance field . money under 30 has 330 more employees than nerdwallet .\n( the paypers ) nerdwallet has announced a new skill for amazon alexa , amzn , which is now live in alexa . . .\nsan francisco , dec . 11 , 2017 / prnewswire / - - according to nerdwallet ' s 2017 american household credit . . .\nsan francisco , aug . 23 , 2016 / prnewswire / - - according to nerdwallet ' s second annual consumer credit . . .\nerin el issa is a staff writer covering personal finance for nerdwallet . follow her on twitter : @ erin _ el _ issa .\nnerdwallet offers consumers clarity for all of life ' s financial decisions . whether it ' s regarding credit cards , insurance , loans or investing , people lack the clear , unbiased information they need to make the best choice . with nerdwallet , consumers have free access to user - friendly tools and advice that save time and money , and give them the freedom to do more . nerdwallet is based in\ncit bank ' s premier high yield savings account has been included in nerdwallet ' s list of the best savings accounts of 2018 .\nyes ! you can sign in to nerdwallet at any time to see your free credit score , your free credit report information and more .\nnerdwallet ' s revenue is the third highest among it ' s top 10 competitors . the top 10 competitors average $ 1 . 4m .\ntravel & tourism industry release : tustin , calif . , jan . 17 , 2018 / prnewswire / - nerdwallet has named . . .\nsan francisco , oct . 17 , 2017 / prnewswire / - - nerdwallet , the company 100 million people rely on every . . .\nsan francisco , april 5 , 2016 / prnewswire / - - according to nerdwallet ' s 2016 travel credit card study , . . .\nnerdwallet compare , inc . does not charge you a fee for services . the use of nerdwallet compare , inc . \u2019s computerized loan comparison services are not required to obtain a residential mortgage loan . the full range of loans available may not be listed on nerdwallet compare , inc . \u2019s lead generation system , and different terms and conditions , including lower rates , may be made available from others not listed in the system .\nsan francisco , sept . 26 , 2017 / prnewswire / - - nerdwallet , the go - to personal finance resource , today . . .\n, consumer segments executive director for bbva compass .\nthe recognition from nerdwallet validates all of our efforts to better meet their diverse needs .\nnerdwallet compare , inc . provides mortgage services at no cost to you . nerdwallet compare , inc . will not charge or seek fees of any kind from you . this agreement remains in effect only as long as you seek to use the services offered by nerdwallet compare , inc . ; you may discontinue this relationship at any time , without notice , at no cost or penalty to you . this agreement does not create an exclusive relationship .\nsan francisco , jan . 9 , 2017 / prnewswire / - - nerdwallet , the go - to personal finance resource , today an . . .\nnerdwallet\u2019s free credit score gives you access to your vantagescore 3 . 0 from transunion , which is updated weekly . it also offers free credit report information .\nwe talked to nerdwallet\u00ae about how credit affects many different aspects of the homebuying process - from approval to interest rates\u2014and why your credit score should never be ignored .\nin an effort to monitor your credit progress , you may have signed up with one or more free credit score services , such as the one from nerdwallet .\n, head of the banking vertical at nerdwallet .\ndue to the complicated structures of banking products , consumers too often make financial decision in the dark . nerdwallet focuses on providing clear , unbiased information that highlights the best banking products and institutions available , helping consumers make more informed decisions that align with their banking needs .\nnerdwallet partners with transunion\u00ae to provide your vantagescore\u00ae 3 . 0 , based on information in your transunion\u00ae credit report . your score and credit report information is updated weekly .\na lot of people are too scared to get their credit score\u2014but you have to know what is hurting you . nerdwallet makes it really simple for people to learn their credit score . without going to a site like nerdwallet and then seeing what\u2019s in your report or black mark on your credit , it can be an ugly surprise .\nto take a place among such rivals , nerdwallet is building a bigger product team to expand the website\u2019s features and broaden its information resources , which include backgrounder papers and consumer - focused articles . to augment this content , nerdwallet is hiring journalists from major media outlets including the new york times , bloomberg , cnn , abc news , and the san francisco chronicle . chen says the nerdwallet staff of roughly 200 will increase to about 300 by the end of the year , and continue to grow after that .\nmillions of people use nerdwallet to lower their bills , shake off debt , score the best credit cards and so much more . ready to get more from your money ?\nmillions of people are already using nerdwallet to stretch their dollar , earn rewards and so much more . interested in joining us ? visit urltoken to see our open positions .\nwhen you continue to the nerdwallet\u00a9 articles * in this section , and when you link to any of the websites in the articles , you will be leaving the hickam fcu website .\n/ - - bbva compass was recently named a top regional bank in the midwest , southeast and pacific u . s . by nerdwallet , a comparison site for consumer banking services .\nfinancial struggles among african - americans are real \u2014 and so are the solutions . nerdwallet explains the obstacles that black consumers often face and what they can do to overcome them and thrive .\nnerdwallet compare , inc . does not make mortgage loans or commitments ; nerdwallet compare , inc . cannot guarantee acceptance into any particular loan program by any lender or specific loan terms or conditions . you may be required by the lender to pay an application fee to cover costs of an appraisal , credit report , or other items . the lender determines the amount of the fee .\nfrom bikes to beach vacations , the nerdwallet app can now help you save for anything you want . create a savings goal and we\u2019ll crunch the numbers to help you get there even faster .\nat nerdwallet , we adhere to strict standards of editorial integrity to help you make decisions with confidence . some of the products we feature are from our partners . here\u2019s how we make money .\nnerdwallet was founded in 2009 and is a free service that helps guide consumers through important financial decisions . the site has gained the attention of the financial media , earning recommendations from cnnmoney and the\npersonal finance startup nerdwallet is announcing a couple of big hires today \u2014 dan yoo ( pictured ) is joining as chief operating officer , while florence thinh is the company\u2019s new vice president of talent .\nnerdwallet ' s team of more than 80 writers and editors includes seasoned journalists who have worked at major national news outlets . enjoy a wealth of information to help you make smart , informed decisions .\nnerdwallet uses 128 - bit encryption to keep your information safe . we never sell your information and you ' ll only be contacted by a lender if you click on a pre - qualified offer .\ncit bank ' s high yield savings was named one of the best savings accounts of 2016 for its combination of high rate , zero monthly fees or minimums , and low initial deposit by nerdwallet .\ntim chen wants to make nerdwallet the go - to site for every single consumer finance question - - because he learned the hard way how it feels when you don ' t have all the answers .\nthe views , information , or opinions expressed in this q & a ; are solely those of nerdwallet , inc . and do not necessarily represent those of pennymac loan services , llc and its employees .\nmethodology nerdwallet ' s banking team selects products and institutions based on overall consumer value . to determine the 2017 winners , nerdwallet reviewed nearly 70 financial institutions : the largest u . s . banks based on factors including assets , debit card volume and internet search traffic ; the nation ' s largest credit unions with broad - based membership requirements ; and other notable and / or emerging players in the industry .\nnerdwallet compare , inc . will not act as your lender or credit provider . nerdwallet compare , inc . provides your loan request to our lenders and our lenders will contact you with their conditional loan offers . while we seek to help you meet your financial needs , we do not distribute the products of all lenders or investors in the market and cannot guarantee the lowest price or best terms available in the market .\nnerdwallet is a free tool to find you the best credit cards , cd rates , savings , checking accounts , scholarships , healthcare and airlines . start here to maximize your rewards or minimize your interest rates .\nnerdwallet compare does not take mortgage applications , originate , service , or make credit decisions in connection with loans , nor does it issue commitments or lock - in agreements . nerdwallet compare , inc . will forward the information you provide to participating lenders . the lender will then conduct a preliminary review to determine your loan qualifications based on its guidelines and will contact you regarding its loan products and offers . nerdwallet compare , inc . does not distribute the products of all lenders in the market and does not guarantee that the loan terms or rates offered and made available by lenders are the best terms or lowest rates available in the market .\nfor much of last year , she focused on launching a service for employers . the subscription - based program , which nerdwallet piloted with about 10 businesses , would have helped their employees manage the health care enrollment process .\nnerdwallet compare , inc . is subject to the regulations and oversight of the division of financial regulation of the department of consumer business services . consumers\u2019 inquiries or complaints may be made by calling 866 - 814 - 9710 .\nthis agreement remains in effect only as long as you seek to use the services offered by nerdwallet compare , inc . you may discontinue this relationship at any time , without notice , at no cost or penalty to you .\nthis marks the second time bbva compass has been acknowledged by nerdwallet . the bank ' s clearconnect checking account and mobile banking app received positive reviews in the site ' s inaugural consumer banking index in the fall of 2013 .\nplease see nerdwallet\u2019s terms of use for additional information . pursuant to the terms of use , by using this website and services , the disclosures and consent required under certain state laws are deemed to be provided , received , and agreed to .\nperhaps most dramatically , chen radically changed the company ' s organizational structure . instead of silos , he fashioned a matrix , which contains a more horizontal - - and more complicated - - reporting structure that requires near - constant communication among nerdwallet ' s leaders . while that eased the company ' s old growing pains , it ' s created some new ones . just ask nerdwallet executive christina lamontagne :\nsometimes the management team feels that we ' re in our own way .\nand like any precocious adolescent , nerdwallet has weathered some fierce aches along with its success .\nit ' s constant growing pains , but it ' s different growing pains ,\nsays jake gibson , chen ' s childhood friend and co - founder .\n- bug fixes and performance improvements we would rather not interrupt your experience , so if you ' re enjoying the app please take a moment to rate it and leave a review . ^ _ ^ feedback is always welcome at support @ nerdwallet . com .\nthat\u2019s why it\u2019s so critical to understand the loan process , research your options and take the time to get prepared . in this q & a ; , we asked nerdwallet to further clarify how and why a good credit score is so important for prospective homebuyers .\nnerdwallet compare , inc . does not originate mortgage loans or commitments . nerdwallet compare , inc . does not guarantee acceptance into any particular loan program by any participating lender , or promise any specific loan terms or conditions . if you apply for a loan request with our participating lenders , you may receive from such lenders a loan estimate of the credit report fee , property appraisal fee , or any other third - party fees required in connection with your loan . the documentation you receive will include the terms and conditions for obtaining a refund for said fees .\nfrequent united flyers will enjoy the extra rewards and perks with the [ nw : card _ name 3049 ] . because it doesn\u2019t charge foreign transaction fees , this card is also a good choice to use abroad . \u00bb for other options : see nerdwallet ' s best airline credit cards\nborrowers who are making more than the minimum payment , or paying their credit card off every month , will be more likely to get an ' approved ' recommendation , or more likely to be able to get a loan , than they would today ,\narmstrong tells nerdwallet .\nby summer 2013 , about four years into nerdwallet ' s existence as more than a collection of spreadsheets on chen ' s laptop , he says he became increasingly aware that his\nhire smart people ; let them figure it out\nphilosophy meant a fifth of his small company wasn ' t playing well with others . he ' d instituted a very traditional management style : businesses organized by silos , with each silo leader responsible for his or her team ' s success . that structure soon led to some winner - take - all tactics among nerdwallet ' s different units .\nthe top 10 competitors in nerdwallet ' s competitive set are credit , money under 30 , totallymoney , minted , cignifi , opportunity financial , green bay banking rates , quizzle , spring banking rates and mint software . together they have raised over 122 . 4m between their estimated 489 employees .\nnerdwallet compare , inc . does not take loan or mortgage applications or make credit decisions . rather , we display rates from lenders that are licensed or otherwise authorized to work in vermont . we forward your information to a lender you wish to contact so that they may contact you directly .\nfounded in 2009 , nerdwallet has a team of \u201cnerds\u201d who help consumers choose between financial products in areas like banking , credit cards , insurance , and mortgages . the company has not taken on any outside funding , and with continued profitability , it says it has no plans to do so .\nthat service attracted unexpectedly strong interest from\nsome of the largest companies in the world ,\nincluding silicon valley tech giants , says lamontagne . yet by early december , as this article was going to press , nerdwallet had abandoned the pilot to focus more on its direct - to - consumer products .\nthis is a loan solicitation only . nerdwallet compare , inc . is not a lender . information received will be shared with one or more third parties in connection with your loan inquiry . the lender may not be subject to all vermont lending laws . the lender may be subject to federal lending laws .\nalmost 169 , 000 complaints were filed in 2015 with the consumer financial protection bureau , the government agency that enforces federal consumer financial laws . nerdwallet\u2019s examination of the complaints found that debt collection companies gave u . s . consumers the biggest headache . the second most common complaint had to do with mortgage companies .\nnerdwallet\u2019s star ratings for mortgage lenders are awarded based on our evaluation of the products and services that lenders offer to consumers who are actively shopping for the best mortgage . the six key areas we evaluated include the loan types and loan products offered , online capabilities , online mortgage rate information , customer service and the number of complaints filed with the consumer financial protection bureau as a percentage of loans issued . we also awarded lenders up to one bonus star for a unique program or borrower focus that set them apart from other lenders . to ensure consistency , our ratings are reviewed by multiple people on the nerdwallet mortgages team .\nhickam federal credit union is proud to provide financial education topics that will help you make informed decisions when it comes to managing your finances and protecting your personal identity . most of the financial education articles presented in this section are provided as a courtesy by nerdwallet\u00a9 and is intended as information that is objective and straightforward .\ntype one of those questions into google , and you ' ll likely find a nerdwallet article written by one of its 70 staff writers . or go directly to the site and find lists of nerdwallet ' s favorite travel credit cards , or recommendations of no - fee checking accounts , or rough quotes for car insurance by zip code . you can submit almost any other question about your finances , and await a response from nerdwallet ' s network of advisers . chen ' s on a quest to anticipate every single one of those questions - - and to have a clear , unbiased , logical answer for you .\nit ' s just a waste ,\nhe says ,\nwhen people don ' t find the right answer - - and no one is benefiting . not the person who ' s fumbling around , not really any financial institution . everyone loses , and it ' s stupid , and the internet should have fixed this a long time ago .\nfounded as a credit card marketing website , nerdwallet aims to become the information clearinghouse for everything financial - - a more curated\nyelp for finances ,\nas employees and analysts put it . the firm ' s credibility rests largely on the same exhaustive trial - and - error process that landed chen his new home . that attention to every detail , and careful consideration of every possible decision , seems rooted in chen ' s deep - seated anxiety about making the wrong choice . it also reflects a terrifying early failure - - a layoff that cost nerdwallet a fifth of its employees . now , chen ' s even more determined to never underthink anything ever again .\nchen says nerdwallet saves time and simplifies choices by asking users for a few key bits of information , such as their home state and the type of card they want . for example , some visitors are looking for the lowest interest rate , while others want the best deals on rewards such as airline miles or cash back on purchases .\nnerdwallet ' s approach certainly fits a post - financial crisis world facing demands , particularly from millennials , for financial transparency . the company ' s appeal rests on its yelp - like breadth of information , and its efforts to shine a light into some dark and cluttered corners of the money universe . mercator advisory group analyst alex johnson praises its\nspectacular transparency ,\nand consultant jo ann barefoot , a former deputy comptroller of the currency , says nerdwallet is\nout in front on the whole issue of evaluating and rating and creating access to feedback on financial companies , which is a massive trend .\nindeed , nerdwallet claims it can be\na source of truth\nfor pretty much any financial question , with\nfinancial\ndefined broadly : what sort of earthquake insurance should you get if you live in california ? what ' s the best sort of online loan if you want to open a second location of your business ? which credit card stands the best chance of yielding free seats to maui ?\nnerdwallet\u2019s credit cards team selects the best cards in each category based on overall consumer value . factors in our evaluation include fees , promotional and ongoing aprs , and sign - up bonuses ; for rewards cards , we consider earning and redemption rates , redemption options and redemption difficulty . a single card is eligible to be chosen in multiple categories .\nindeed , with its\nnewsroom\nof staff writers around the country , nerdwallet is as much content creator as financial company . the company ' s journalistic endeavors are also the secret behind its fast growth - - it can flood google with a lot of professionally written news articles instead of buying seo or paid marketing . it means that when you type in what ' s the best cash - back credit card ? search results will likely produce nerdwallet citations first . and by hiring journalists to write stuff that many high - profile news companies would and indeed do publish ( usa today and time inc . ' s urltoken among them ) , nerdwallet boosted its visibility and its credibility .\nmost consumers want to know that they can trust somebody who is not beholden to one financial institution ,\nsays yoo .\nthey ' re worried that they don ' t know the right answers and they ' re going to make a mistake . we want them to have the confidence that they ' re making a good solid decision .\nnerdwallet : i think it all starts with the fact that people don\u2019t do the proper research on it . or they don\u2019t have the proper understanding of what has happened , or how it affects them . maybe it\u2019s a behavior they have that they don\u2019t know is affecting their score . part of the solution goes back to the old way of managing credit .\n- link your financial accounts to know where your money is going and see your transactions and account balances in one place . - bug fixes and other improvements . we ' d rather not interrupt your experience , so if you ' re enjoying the app please take a moment to rate it and leave a review . ^ _ ^ feedback is always welcome at support @ nerdwallet . com .\nwe want to hear from you and encourage a lively discussion among our users . please help us keep our site clean and safe by following our posting guidelines , and avoid disclosing personal or sensitive information such as bank account or phone numbers . any comments posted under nerdwallet ' s official account are not reviewed or endorsed by representatives of financial institutions affiliated with the reviewed products , unless explicitly stated otherwise .\nfunneling consumers to the cards that suit them best is also valuable to the banks , chen says , because banks only make money if the card is actually used frequently . otherwise , the bank is just paying costs to administer the account , he says . nerdwallet gets a fee when a customer applies successfully for a card , and its banking partners send feedback when the matchmaking process misses the mark , chen says .\nit ' s hard not to root for what nerdwallet could do here , if it can actually do it : while you might not need yet another way to pick a credit card , you absolutely do need help figuring out which health care plan to pick , how much you might spend on top of that , and whether you ' ve been overcharged on one of those ridiculous\nexplanation of benefits\nmissives .\nbecause of those factors , there\u2019s no single \u201cbest\u201d rewards card for everybody . best might be a simple , flat - rate cash - back card , a premium travel card laden with benefits , or something in between . if you\u2019re having trouble deciding on a type of rewards card , give special consideration to cash back . a nerdwallet study has shown cash - back credit cards are better for most people than travel cards .\nshe had a first - hand view of that last year , as the company developed , and then dropped , a health care project despite widespread customer interest . a former health care consultant and venture capitalist , lamontagne joined the company in 2013 as its\nentrepreneur in residence ,\nin charge of what could be nerdwallet ' s most promising business : solving the complexities of health insurance , for both employers and their employees .\nfor banking products today . in its second year , the nerdwallet best - of awards program recognizes industry - leading options for consumers across a variety of financial products , including the best checking accounts , savings accounts , money market accounts and credit unions . as part of providing consumers with clear and objective recommendations for all their financial decisions , the nerds evaluated dozens of banking products and credit unions to identify the best of the year .\nwhere nerdwallet is trying to set itself apart is in the presentation , breadth , and transparency of the bank products it shills . while the company accepts money from big banks , it still points out the less attractive features of some of their products . not all the time - - on its website , many credit cards only have\npro\nanalysis , with no\ncons\nlisted - - but it ' s made more than a token stab at providing independent information along with the sales links . and johnson argues that this devotion to objectivity and transparency actually makes it more valuable to the banks that pay its bills .\nnerdwallet stands out ,\nhe says .\nit ' s very nice , very clear ; some of their competitors are busier . it helps them attract users , which is ultimately what any bank is going to care about .\nless usual are the office ' s soviet - size signs , exhorting employees to\nrelentless self - improvement\nand to prioritize\nconsumer company team self .\nassembling for the monday - morning all - staff meetings means having to pass nerdwallet ' s\nfail wall ,\nspotted by cheerfully bright post - it notes marking mistakes serious and trivial , professional and personal . (\nforgot anniversary .\ni did not secure a profitable exit for my last group of investors .\nmy first year out of college , i made $ 10 , 000 .\ni have overly aggressive timelines , because i am impatient .\n) chen has at least four up there . it ' s a daily reminder of the many challenges facing nerdwallet ' s mission to be all things financial to all people . or as chen repeats ,\nwe just keep iterating .\nand bankrate , while still dominant , has had its struggles , ranging from a creaky website design to an accounting scandal that cost $ 15 million to settle with the sec last year . that ' s left nerdwallet room to position itself as an honest broker for cards and other products , including checking accounts , insurance , mortgages , and online loans . the company gets paid on a percentage basis for some of those products , like the loans .\n* nerdwallet\u00a9 strives to keep its information accurate and up to date . this information may be different than what you see when you visit a financial institution , service provider , or specific product\u2019s site . all financial products , shopping products and services are presented without warranty . when evaluating offers , please review the financial institution\u2019s terms and conditions . pre - qualified offers are not binding . if you find discrepancies with your credit score or information from your credit report , please contact transunion\u00ae directly . additionally , the nerdwallet\u00a9 site may be compensated through third party advertisers . however , the results of their comparison tools , blog content and editorial reviews are based on objective analysis . for more information , please see their advertising disclosure . any advice for tax planning purposes may be subject to different state and federal laws depending on an individual ' s tax situation . please consult your tax advisor for tax planning advice .\nyoo was previously vice president of business operations and business analytics at linkedin . he replaces nerdwallet co - founder jake gibson , who is shifting to an advisory role at the company . apparently gibson and his wife just had twins , so he plans to spend more time with his family \u2014 he told me that it was \u201clargely serendipity\u201d he and his co - founder tim chen ( the company\u2019s ceo ) connected with yoo when they were looking for advisors .\nin each region , nerdwallet ranked bbva compass among its top 20 financial institutions for the site ' s spring 2014 consumer banking index . the bank , along with 300 of the nation ' s largest banks and credit unions , was evaluated on consumer products and services that consumers identified as key considerations when choosing a financial institution : free checking ; high - yield savings ; free online bill pay ; customer service ; and branch , mobile and atm access .\nthe interest rates quoted by lenders are subject to change unless and until an interest rate lock - in agreement has been made between you and the lender . the terms and conditions of lock - in agreements , including whether the lock - in fee may be refunded , if any , will be set by the lender . nerdwallet compare , inc . does not offer interest rate lock - in agreements and does not guarantee any interest rate quoted by a lender .\n\u201cwe didn\u2019t really need that much , \u201d chen says . but chen wanted maneuvering room to execute on an ambitious plan\u2014to become the go - to site for information about 45 major financial decisions families typically make , such as selecting among mortgage loans , credit cards , college savings accounts , retirement investments , and the increasingly complex options for medical insurance . nerdwallet drew close to 30 million consumers to the site in 2014 , and aims to maintain its rapid growth rate .\ncounting its cash reserves , nerdwallet now has more than $ 100 million on hand as it tries to establish a dominant position in a field now crowded with competitors jostling to provide personal finance advice and services . they include big players such as bankrate ( nyse : rate ) and san francisco - based credit karma , as well as a host of specialty startups such as newport beach , ca - based acorns , which is trying to get millennials hooked on investing .\nchen says nerdwallet\u2019s website design is skewed somewhat to attract millennials . as the site appears today , it seems tailored for the consumer who has a specific question in mind , rather than a desire to start by studying up on financial products in detail . clicking on the link for credit cards , for example , leads straight to an interactive table where visitors can compare rankings for nearly 1 , 700 cards . \u201capply\u201d buttons take users straight to the banks\u2019 application forms .\nwith more than 1 , 200 cards on the market , \u201cwe chose to narrow it down rather than inundating\u201d users , said mr . holland said . \u201cwe think people tend to feel more comfortable because we have limited their choices . \u201d still , he said the site was planning to test offering information about a wider variety of cards . he also said that nerdwallet did not appear to offer card options for consumers with bad credit , a niche for credit . com .\nnerdwallet strives to keep its information accurate and up to date . this information may be different than what you see when you visit a financial institution , service provider or specific product\u2019s site . all financial products , shopping products and services are presented without warranty . when evaluating offers , please review the financial institution\u2019s terms and conditions . pre - qualified offers are not binding . if you find discrepancies with your credit score or information from your credit report , please contact transunion\u00ae directly .\ni ' ve been browsing so many money management apps for the past couple of days now . the one from my bank is awesome , but i wanted something that helped me see the steps i ' m taking to address my debt . nerdwallet fit a lot of the user interface and usability i was looking for . yay ! the downside is that it doesn ' t recognize my retirement program , transamerica , or my bank , a credit union . given how popular and visible nerdwallet is , i was surprised at the fact that they couldn ' t find / recognize my accounts . even some of the smaller budget apps found my bank and retirement program . the only different is the interface . if it ' s not one , it ' s the other . . . so yeah i ' m kinda bummed . i ' ll keep it in the meantime . i emailed support , so i ' ll make an update if they get back to me .\nit ' s early october , and chen and his girlfriend are in the latter stages of buying a single - family house in corona heights . as he started this ordinary but complex task , he wanted to really understand the range of financing available to him - - so he asked three different lenders to prequalify him for a mortgage . it ' s what chen ' s company , nerdwallet , does : review the strengths and weaknesses of financial products for three million monthly web visitors .\nthe latest home buyer reality report from nerdwallet reveals that 39 % of denied mortgage applicants pointed to poor credit history and low scores as the reason for being turned down , and more than 50 % cited high debt - to - income ratios . in other words , as a consumer you might be carrying too much debt . while it\u2019s impossible to avoid some debts such as bills , credit cards , or student loans , there are steps you can take to remain in good standing .\nnerdwallet compare , inc . will not collect any fees from you in connection with your loan request . all fees will be collected by and are payable to the lender . if the lender is licensed under the washington broker practices act , any fees paid by you for third - party services ( such as a credit report or appraisal ) may be held in a trust account , and any such moneys remaining after the payment to third - party service providers will be refunded to you .\nmost of the free credit score reports offered on various websites , including the free report from nerdwallet , are vantagescore 3 . these offer a good way to monitor your credit in general . some places , including experian , offer free fico 8 scores . that is the score that ' s most often used by lenders . however , the actual score your lender uses may be different . ficos are tweaked for different industries and have different generations , kind of like operating systems on a computer .\nit ' s hard not to wonder if some of these conversations might be more comfortable with a more natural communicator at the top - - or at least someone who hasn ' t written that his goal as a ceo is to\nmake myself obsolete .\nbut chen , whose employees regularly dub him the\nconscience\nof his company , plans to stay for the duration . yoo claims that he could have sold nerdwallet and been\ngenerationally wealthy\n; instead , chen ' s trying to finish closing on one house , while contemplating a responsible financial future with his girlfriend . his wealth as majority owner of nerdwallet might be mostly on paper right now , but he confides , as his personal success becomes more real ,\ni ' m really afraid that my kids are gonna turn out to be some really fucked - up people . i want the company to do well . but at the same time , there is absolutely no upside of becoming filthy , stinking famous or well off .\nso how does nerdwallet try to help you find the right card ? it asks users to enter a few descriptors ( think whether you work and whether you pay your bills in full every month ) and then uses mathematical formulas to determine recommended card rankings . at that point , the number of cards in the results is generally much lower than 400 . the results do contain sponsored cards , though mr . chen said the site had no bias toward them . the site plans to expand into mortgages next .\nwhile nerdwallet is benefiting from widespread distrust of the old financial establishment , chen ' s motivations are simpler and broader : he absolutely loathes not having the right answers .\nthere are so many things i ' ve done the stupid way ,\nhe says ,\njust brute forcing my way through , and then i turn and look and ask , ' why in the world didn ' t someone tell me not to do that ? ' i just want to help people break out of that .\nthat ' s a charge chen readily cops to .\ni ' m not the greatest communicator naturally ,\nhe says .\nthe strategy part [ of running the business ] is actually the super easy trivial part . it ' s the organizational communication that ' s super hard .\nit ' s a strange admission for a ceo whose company mission statement includes\nhealthy relationships , hard conversations ,\nbut it ' s characteristically nerdwallet : transparent , glaringly self - critical , not always comfortable .\nnerdwallet compare , inc . ( \u201cwe\u201d or \u201cus\u201d ) is a delaware corporation with its principal place of business located at 875 stevenson street , 5th floor , san francisco , california 94103 . we provide information and tools related to loans and mortgages , and are currently accessible online at urltoken and urltoken / mortgages , and through our mobile app ( the \u201csites\u201d ) . home loan data , rates , and fees may be provided by third - party data providers including , but not limited to , mortech\u00ae , a registered trademark of zillow\u00ae .\n\u201cwe wanted the confidence to attack the product problem , \u201d chen says . the company now has the option to run less profitably for a while , or to make an acquisition that would round out its services , he says . under terms of the financing round , nerdwallet has a valuation estimated by some observers at $ 500 million . chen says that estimate isn\u2019t exact , but it\u2019s \u201cin the ballpark . \u201d the series a round was led by institutional venture partners , and was joined by rre ventures , iglobe partners , and angel investors .\nduring his career disruption , chen was able to delve into a problem facing his sister\u2014she asked for his help to choose a credit card . he was dismayed to find how hard it was to find reliable comparative data . he ferreted out information from 10 major banks , created a credit card spreadsheet , and saw the much - forwarded file spread out beyond his family circle . chen realized its potential as a web app , and in 2009 he founded a company , san francisco - based nerdwallet , with sweat equity and less than $ 1 , 000 .\nstumbling up the learning curve is a familiar experience to entrepreneurs of all backgrounds , although many would gladly swap their problems for chen ' s : nerdwallet ' s growth is what occasionally threatens to outstrip his ability to manage it . as koh puts it ,\ntim has this great belief : ' yeah , you ' re smart . you ' ll figure it out . you can do anything for a little bit of time . ' but when you have 250 employees , it ' s a lot harder to say , ' hey , smart people , go figure it out . '\nstill , the marketing side of the credit card business was a lucrative launch pad . banks pay steep finder ' s fees to partners that bring them the best customers , since what those consumers will spend every year far exceeds those fees . according to coo dan yoo , nerdwallet earns anywhere from zero to\nhundreds of dollars\nfor every person who comes to its website , clicks through , applies for a credit card , and is approved . that business still accounts for the vast majority of nerd\u00adwallet ' s revenue . about 5 percent of people go from reading to buying a product ; while the clickthrough rate has held steady , overall traffic has tripled in the past three years .\nhi , we ' re nerdwallet . and we love helping people get more from their money . that ' s why we make it simple to see your checking , saving , investing and credit card accounts in one place . then we analyze your spending to uncover easy ways for you to save big \u2014 without sacrificing what you love . if you have specific goals in mind \u2014 such as saving for a car , retiring early or building your credit \u2014 we ' ll keep you motivated and get you there faster . not sure if you have the best credit cards or lowest mortgage rate ? no problem . we help with bigger financial decisions , too . our expert reviews and side - by - side comparisons make spotting your best option surprisingly simple .\nby december 2013 , chen finally let the ax fall , firing 11 employees - - 20 percent of his work force . it was two days after the holiday party . then he had to tell his remaining staff what had happened . he ' s still visibly uncomfortable addressing groups - -\nhe ' s not a ' go charge the mountain ! ' leader ,\nkoh says - - but this meeting was particularly terrible . hands shaking , voice shaking , more pale than gibson had ever seen him , chen got up to tell his employees that a bunch of their colleagues had been let go . his performance didn ' t get high marks :\nhe ' s just a bad speaker ,\nsays maggie leung , the ex - cnn journalist who runs nerdwallet ' s newsroom . as gibson recalls , chen tried\nto give a reassuring speech about ' this is my fuckup . now it ' s our responsibility to get better at this . ' it was brutal ."]}
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", "topic": 24}], "title": "families forward", "paragraphs": ["families forward charlotte envisions our city free of children and their families living in poverty .\nto date , we have 3 duplexes families call \u201chome\u201d . a summary of the families forward program follows :\nfamilies forward formed the centralized education department in july 2015 to address the educational needs of children in homeless families .\ntake a look at our quick facts to learn about families forward\u2019s 2017 impact .\nsome of the amazing families forward volunteers gathered at our annual volunteer appreciation luncheon .\nadditionally , families forward makes every effort to respect our donors and their information .\nyour opinion matters . leave a review or edit this listing for families forward .\nat this time families forward does not have any available units for rent . please check back on our website periodically for the interest list for families forward affordable housing .\nthe families forward food pantry now serves about 400 families a month , up from an average of 100 in 2007 .\nfamilies forward resource center ( ffrc ) has been strengthening families in northeast metro denver and aurora since 1995 . we believe strong families are the key to strong communities .\nin honor and celebration of the generous housing partners who work with families forward to provide access to stabilized housing for homeless families .\nsponsorship supports families forward in providing information , advice , guidance , protection and shelter to philadelphia ' s homeless families year round .\nplease make checks payable to families forward and mail to 8 thomas irvine , ca 92618 .\nan easy way to support families forward is to sign up with our partners below . at no cost to you , a percentage of your purchases will be donated to families forward !\nmargie wakeham , founder of families forward , in irvine , will receive the outstanding founder award . families forward has served more than 20 , 000 orange county families and children in the last 29 years through wakeham\u2019s philanthropic leadership .\nwith community support , families forward is able to provide nearly 900 families with a special holiday meal to share with their loved ones .\nto find out more information about families forward , please call ( 858 ) 380 - 4676 .\nplease sign up to receive families forward emails to get information on upcoming events and quarterly newsletters .\nplease note that families forward is located in irvine , california , and that all volunteering opportunities take place in orange county , california . we are not affiliated with any other families forward organization .\nimagine how parents must feel when they cannot give their child a holiday meal , tree or even a gift . to help families have brighter holidays , families forward provides families with special festive food baskets through the thanksgiving program and thoughtful , personalized holiday gifts . families forward assists families in financial crisis . . . continue reading .\nfamilies forward hosts three community - wide food drives each year during spring , summer , and fall .\nthrough partnerships with local apartment communities and access to families forward\u2019s housing resources , families who have lost their housing are able to access rental housing .\nfamilies forward assists families in financial crisis to achieve and maintain self - sufficiency . they do not just provide support , they supply the tools for families to once again become independent , productive residents of the community . families forward offers a counseling program designed to assist families who are not currently homeless but . . . continue reading .\nthe holidays are the busiest time of year for volunteering at families forward . each year , nearly 900 families receive thanksgiving baskets . we couldn\u2019t possibly serve all of these families without volunteer support !\nfamilies forward exists to help families in need achieve and maintain self - sufficiency through housing , food , counseling , education , and other support services .\nthrivent choice : help support families forward through thrivent choice ! if you\u2019re a thrivent member , please consider directing you choice dollars to help homeless families .\n[ image5 ] 3 . families forward 9221 irvine blvd . , irvine ; 949 - 552 - 2727 urltoken\nall data for financial performance metrics calculations was provided by families forward on recent 990s filed with the irs .\nluis alberto urrea , poet , novelist , essayist , will be honored with the moving families forward award .\nwhen a family doesn\u2019t have enough food \u2013 the most basic human need \u2013 stability in other areas is impossible . at families forward , we provide food to struggling families . currently , the families forward food pantry serves over 6 , 000 low - income individuals each year . families forward relies almost entirely on community donations to feed these local families . click here for a flyer listing our most needed food items .\nfor every $ 1 . 00 donated to families forward , $ 0 . 90 directly funds programs and services to client families . this is a direct result of families forward\u2019s careful management of resources , an extensive volunteer corps and thousands of food and product donations .\nfamilies forward exists to help families in need achieve and maintain self - sufficiency through housing , food , counseling , education and other support services . starting with 5 rented apartments , families forward has expanded to work with hundreds of families to regain economic independence and find a stable home for their children . our vision is to end homelessness for local families .\nhow it works : visit amazon via urltoken and select \u201cfamilies forward \u2013 irvine , ca\u201d as your organization . shop as you normally would , and 0 . 5 % of your purchase will go back to families forward !\nalmost anyone can volunteer at families forward ! we welcome individuals , families , student groups , faith groups , community groups , corporate groups , and others .\nfamilies forward is a nonprofit agency that depends upon the support of the community to provide homeless families or families at risk of homelessness with tools and education to maintain self - sufficiency . the primary goal is to move families in crisis to stability .\ndenver african american commission families forward resource center \u2013 recognizing that african american families experience exponentially higher rates of infant mortality than any other culture , families forward resource center in denver provides access to resources including health care , parenting education and family advocacy that help to ensure african american babies and families are healthy and thriving .\nfamilies forward also has a great need for volunteers during the holiday season and for special events throughout the year .\nwithrow university high school students are dressed for the \u201cmen of honor , a salute to african - american men\u201d formal dinner , accompanied by families forward staff members . from left are winston combs , kenneth alexis , julian stewart , james bankhead , deborah allsop ( families forward executive director / ceo ) , darrell henry jr . ( families forward prevention specialist ) , larry lucas , kyle williams , lakisha porter ( families forward college coordinator ) and lorenzo campbell .\nevery year families forward resource center conducts a small thanksgiving food drive to help our families during the holiday season . we typically provide 250 - 350 families with food boxes and a turkey the weekend before thanksgiving .\nthank you for your interest and support of families forward . we\u2019re excited to share our latest news and information on helping disadvantaged families build a brighter future for themselves .\ntoday , families forward gives out five food bags per family \u00e2\u20ac\u201c down from a one - time high of nine .\nfamilies forward was founded in 1984 by a group of dedicated community members who shared the same vision of providing supported housing programs for families in crisis . families forward assists families in financial crisis to achieve and maintain self - sufficiency . we do not just provide support ; we supply the tools for families to move from depending upon public services to return to being independent , productive residents of the community . at families forward , we give families renewed self - confidence and the tools they need to succeed in life . last year , families forward assisted over 6 , 000 individuals through housing , counseling , food , referrals , school supplies , career coaching , and other services .\nstarting with 5 rented apartments in 1984 , families forward has expanded to work with hundreds of families to regain economic independence and find a stable home for their children . our vision is to end homelessness for local families .\nthrough the families forward transitional housing program , family promise of midland ( fpm ) works with families that have participated in midland interfaith hospitality network ( mihn ) , but are in need of continued rental subsidy , additional support , and case management services . the mission of families forward is to equip families to become self - sufficient and independent .\nhelp families forward fill additional gift bags for families who were not specifically adopted by local donors . delivery and pick - up of barrels are available with larger toy drives .\nmargie wakeham , founder of families forward , in irvine , will receive the outstanding founder award at the 28th annual national philanthropy day awards luncheon in november . families forward has served more than 20 , 000 orange county families and children in the last 29 years through wakeham ' s philanthropic leadership .\nfamilies forward has been providing services to children and their families for over 30 years . we offer a wide array of treatment options designed to meet the needs of families with children who struggle with emotional disturbance and behavioral concerns .\nfamilies forward holds strong to our commitment to the values of dignity , empowerment , accountability , community spirit , and hope .\nspecial event volunteers for activities like the families forward community - wide food drives , community resource fair , and annual gala .\n1 . i would like to be a volunteer at families forward . what do i have to do to get started ?\nfamilies forward offers an emergency family shelter that has 65 individual rooms . all of our families are referred to us through the city of philadelphia\u2019s office of supportive housing central intake .\nfamilies forward ' s transitional housing program helps families who have recently faced a crisis that left them homeless . families forward helps families get back on their feet by providing housing , counseling , career coaching , life - skills training , and referral services . the transitional housing program allows parents to focus on their work with case . . . continue reading .\nmy child has progressed so much since we started therapy through cmh \u2013 families forward . thank you so much for your help !\nif you are looking to volunteer for thanksgiving or any other time , please contact families forward at the phone number provided above .\nfamilies forward fifth annual jannie l . blackwell gala tickets , wed , oct 18 , 2017 at 6 : 00 pm | eventbrite\nfamilies forward resource center offers a wide range of programs designed to support and empower individuals and families within our communities . our programs change regularly to meet the demands of the community .\norganization\u2019s mission statement : the mission of families forward is to help families in need achieve and maintain self - sufficiency through food , housing , counseling , education and other support services . families forward is committed to serving each family with the core values of dignity , empowerment , accountability , community spirit , and hope .\nfamilies forward is consistently ranked as one of the best run charities in orange county . families forward participates with charity navigator , guidestar , and connect oc , operated by the orange county community foundation , to ensure supporters have easy access to information about our organization .\nlooking for a meaningful way to celebrate the holidays ? this year , consider sharing the mission of families forward with friends or colleagues .\nthe time in safe families will be determined by the individual and step forward coordinator , based on the resident\u2019s needs and transitional goals .\nfamilies forward\u2019s housing program is designed to help families who have recently faced a crisis that left them homeless . families forward helps these families get back on their feet by providing housing , counseling , career coaching , life - skills training , and referral services . families enrolled in the program may receive rental subsidies to give them time to regain their self - sufficiency . length of stay in the housing program varies from family to family .\nfamilies forward\u2019s annual report provides a yearly overview of our programs and services and our impact on homeless and disadvantaged families in orange county . click here to view our 2016 - 2017 annual report .\nfamilies forward \u2013 an irvine - based nonprofit group that provides families in crisis with food , employment and housing assistance \u2013 is experiencing a drastic increase in need and a decline in food donations .\nfan favorite : \u201cfamilies forward helps families in the community . they are wonderful to all volunteers and we can see firsthand how they are helping all the needy families with a food pantry , transitional housing and rental assistance . \u201d \u2013 barbara jalaty , irvine\nabout families forward \u2013 since 1984 , families forward has worked with families in need to achieve and maintain self - sufficiency through housing , food , counseling , career coaching , education , and other support services . operating with a guiding principal of support with accountability , last year families forward improved the lives of over 11 , 500 children and adults by providing safety - net services through the framework of our values : dignity , empowerment , accountability , community spirit and hope .\nwakeham was nominated by families forward and three other charities \u2013 good shepherd lutheran church , orange county community foundation and orange county united way .\nfamilies forward philadelphia offers 80 transitional or permanent supportive housing units in west philadelphia as a part of our community housing program ( chp ) .\nparticipating in thanksgiving and adopt - a - family at families forward . we can\u2019t imagine children at the holidays without something to celebrate . \u201d\nfamilies forward offers a comprehensive array of services targeting families who are at - risk of becoming homeless . one of their most important supportive services is their food pantry . when a family doesn ' t have enough food - the most basic human need - stability in other areas is impossible . families forward provides . . . continue reading .\nthis october , the ackerman institute for the family held its tenth - annual moving families forward gala in support of the vital programs and services that the institute provides for children and families in need .\nkey message : what works for families with a single discrete problem may not be appropriate for families with multiple problems .\nhome forward is dedicated to providing safe , decent and affordable housing for individuals and families who are challenged by income , disability or special need .\nin addition to donating fresh produce for our food drive , grant farms is also offering a 5 % discount to anyone affiliated with families forward .\nhousing program : placing homeless children and families into stable housing . families forward works with homeless families to find realistic solutions for sustainable housing and build individualized plans to return each family to self - sufficiency . by stabilizing these families and giving them tools to build a future , we create a stronger community for all of us .\naftercare for housing forward graduates to improve housing retention and prevent their return to homelessness .\nfamilies forward is committed to providing services targeting families who are at - risk of becoming homeless . having a stable job is a key factor in preventing homelessness , yet many people struggle in finding or keeping a job . families forward offers\njob launch\nworkshops to help in developing skills in job - search strategies , . . . continue reading .\nnew families who enter our housing program are just beginning their journey out of homelessness and toward a sustainable future . regular and independent volunteer groups are needed to help prepare families forward\u2019s homes for each new family .\ndescription of how the funds will be used : impact giving funds will be used for the families forward housing program , which will serve approximately 150 families or 525 homeless and near homeless parents , most of whom are single mothers and their minor aged children . orange county doesn\u2019t have an emergency system in place to help these families . the goal is for the families to become independently and stably housed . families forward provides a full range of housing solutions for families including emergency motel stays , brief interim housing assistance , and affordable housing opportunities .\nfamilies forward requires photo identification and proof of residency , but regele said they don\u2019t let anyone leave the office without at least a bag of food .\nfamilies forward assists families with the application process , financial support , and case management services . we will follow - up to ensure that the tenant - landlord relationship is working and that lease conditions are being met .\nfamilies forward follows the county of orange guidelines on management of personal information . click to read our privacy notice in english or aviso de privacidad en espanol .\nfamilies forward works with homeless families to find realistic solutions for sustainable housing and build individualized plans to return each family to self - sufficiency . a key factor for success is families forward\u2019s commitment to collaborate with many organizations to end family homelessness in orange county . families forward also reaches out to low - income families to help reduce the pressures that can cause homelessness and help them maintain their stability . through various safety - net services , those at - risk are given access to assistance such as an on - site food pantry , counseling , career coaching , and financial and life skills education .\nduring fiscal year 2016 - 2017 , 100 % of our board of directors made financial contributions to support the work of families forward . thank you for the advocacy and commitment you have shown to families throughout orange county !\nthere are many ways you can get involved and support families forward at fun events throughout the year . by participating , providing donations or volunteering , you can take simple steps to improve the lives of families in our community .\nfamilies forward now offers a comprehensive , monthly calendar of available services at its program center at 8 thomas . click here to learn more about our may services .\ncopyright \u00a9 2005 - 2015 - housing forward ( formerly west suburban pads ) . our mission is to transition individuals and families from housing crisis to housing stability .\nthe harvest club also needs volunteers to harvest produce on a weekly basis . volunteers from families forward can designate that their produce come back to our food pantry .\ndo you have items to donate ? contact families forward at the phone number provided above to see if they can use any items you may have to donate .\nfamilies forward has moved to a new program center ! we are now located on the corner of thomas and muirlands blvd , between bake pkwy and alton pkwy .\nto purchase tickets to the moving families forward gala call 914 - 579 - 1000 , email : ackermangala @ buckleyhallevents . com , or go online at urltoken .\nwhen you buy at amazon . com , you can designate a portion of your purchase price to support the boys and girls in families forward ' s programming ( through a link supporting the children ' s protective service of the ohio humane society dba families forward ) . and it costs you nothing extra ! start by clicking here\n135 sw ash street , portland , or 97204 \u00a9 2011 home forward . all rights reserved .\nfor the eighth year in a row , families forward earned charity navigator\u2019s top 4 star rating , placing our agency among the top 2 % of rated charities nationwide .\nfamilies forward\u2019s latest audit of financial statements ( 2016 - 2017 ) is also available . this audit includes information about our internal accounting and financial reporting processes and controls .\nthank you for your support of families forward ! at this time , we are not accepting furniture donations and household item donations due to limited resources and storage space .\nit\u2019s fun and easy to get involved with families forward . consider one of our many volunteer opportunities listed in our volunteer section . or visit our donate section to see how your support can help families build a path to self - sufficiency .\nsince 1915 , families forward philadelphia has been dedicated to the same mission \u2013 to provide information , advice , guidance , protection and shelter\u2026originally targeted to travelers . we continue this legacy 102 years later by meeting the needs of philadelphia\u2019s homeless families .\nthe form 990 is a yearly report which all nonprofit organizations are required to file with the irs . families forward\u2019s most recent filing is the 2015 - 2016 form 990 .\nfamilies forward is an organization with a solid history since 1984 and a growing future with career opportunities in case management , counseling , workforce development , fund development and more .\nfamilies forward relies on community volunteers to expand our reach and serve more vulnerable families . last year more than 2 , 000 volunteers contributed approximately 21 , 000 hours of service . your time will help change the life of a family in need .\nthe holiday season is the busiest time of year for volunteering at families forward . each year , over 800 families are adopted through our adopt - a - family program , bringing joy to more than 2 , 000 children with special gifts for the holidays . we couldn\u2019t possibly serve all of these families without volunteer support !\nwhy support families forward ? your gift will help a family find a stable place to live and create a path to self - sufficiency . you can change a life today .\nlearn to be a smarter renter ! to help any renter , novice or experienced , become a thriving renter , families forward provides free tenant education workshops to the general public .\nfamilies forward and the cincinnati nature center began working together in 2013 to provide students with an encounter with nature \u2014 and the partnership has bloomed into much more . click for details\nour core values are the foundation of culture at families forward . we seek people who share a common commitment to integrity and excellence , and who demonstrate these five core values :\nhow it works : register online by signing into your urltoken account , or by calling 800 - 443 - 4438 , and selecting families forward as your designated non - profit .\nfamilies forward charlotte aims to ease the burden of poverty on children and their families in mecklenburg county , north carolina . we are providing essential goods , educational programs , a comprehensive list of resources and assistance in navigating existing resources . the organization\u2019s goal is to establish long - term stability for the children and families we serve .\nfamilies forward of the community mental health authority of clinton , eaton , and ingham counties ( cmha - cei ) has been providing services to children and their families for over 30 years . we offer a wide array of treatment options designed to meet the needs of families with children who struggle with emotional disturbance and behavioral concerns .\nwe offer a full range of supportive services to achieve our mission to help homeless families become healthy , productive , and self - reliant . families forward works closely with the city of philadelphia\u2019s office of supportive housing to help families transition back into the economic mainstream , obtain permanent housing , and lead healthy , fully - realized lives .\nat families forward , we serve children and youth who are either at risk for out of home placement or in need of support transitioning home . our clients meet the following criteria :\nif you are interested in naming families forward as a beneficiary in your will , bequest , trust or an estate planning instrument , please consult with your financial advisory or estate attorney .\nallie has always had a passion for children and helping others and , as a mother of two , she wants to share her passion and lead by example . i\u2019m proud to be on the board of families forward charlotte and i look forward to changing lives of those in our community .\nconvert from cdna coordinates to genomic coordinates . output reflects forward orientation coordinates as returned from the ensembl api .\nconvert from cds coordinates to genomic coordinates . output reflects forward orientation coordinates as returned from the ensembl api .\nfamilies forward works with homeless families to find realistic solutions for sustainable housing and build individualized plans to return each family to self - sufficiency . by stabilizing these families and giving them tools to build a future , we create a stronger community for all of us . a key factor for success is families forward\u2019s commitment to collaborate with many organizations to end family homelessness in orange county , including orange county united way , the commission to end homelessness , the children and families commission and many other partner agencies and foundations . only together will we be able to end homelessness in orange county . visit the\nto register your garden , please visit urltoken or call ( 714 ) 564 - 9525 . be sure to mention that you want your harvest to come to the families forward food pantry !\naccepting the ackerman institute ' s moving families forward award is genspring ' s managing director , david j . herritt , who oversees all aspects of the client experience in the northeast region .\nas part of the recognition , each honoree awards a $ 2 , 500 grant to the organization of his choice . brown donated his grant to families forward for its work at withrow .\nfamilies forward charlotte is a nonprofit organization committed to easing the burden of poverty on children and their families in mecklenburg county , north carolina ! we are providing essential goods , educational programs , a comprehensive list of resourcesand assistance in navigating existing resources . the organization\u2019s goal is to establish long - term stability for the children and families we serve .\nhigh impact & life transforming : families receiving assistance often have nowhere else to turn . they are single mothers or families blindsided by a child\u2019s illness . families forward gives desperate families the tools they need to help cope with these realities and provide stability for their children . all clients in the housing program transform their lives through their own determination and perseverance . through housing , support services and counseling , families receive guidance and the confidence they need to make lasting , impactful changes that shape their children\u2019s lives .\nwe are committed to making a difference in the orange county community . families forward is a non - profit , community - based organization that provides housing , food , counseling , education and other support services to families and individuals facing homelessness in the orange county , california area and provides programs to help such families and individuals become self - sufficient .\nhousing program : placing homeless children and families into stable housing . families forward works with homeless families to find realistic solutions for sustainable housing and build individualized plans to return each family to self - sufficiency . by stabilizing these families and giving them tools to build a future , we create a stronger community for all of us . a key factor for success is families forward\u2019s commitment to collaborate with many organizations to end family homelessness in orange county , including orange county united way , the commission to end homelessness , the children and families commission and many other partner agencies and foundations . only together will we be able to end homelessness in orange county . visit the housing program page for more information .\nfamilies forward wraparound provides mental health and supportive services with a team of caring professionals . our program helps children and youth remain in the home with their families , and assists them in becoming more successful in other key areas of their lives . our wraparound process honors the family\u2019s voices and brings people together from different parts of the family\u2019s life to provide a network of support . families forward wraparound services are creative , culturally inclusive , flexible and action - oriented .\nstarted in 1984 by a group of community members in collaboration with the irvine co . , the organization is under the leadership of executive director margie wakeham . families forward owns 28 housing units .\neach september , families forward hosts its annual fundraising gala with more than 400 generous attendees from our community ! you can help support our vital mission to prevent and reduce homelessness in orange county .\nmore information is available in our legacy society informational brochure . additionally , if you\u2019d like to share information about your planned gift with families forward , we have provided a form for your convenience .\nthis week eco farms picked from the jay longley ' s rainbow\u00ae ranch 1200 pounds of avocados to give away this weekend through organizations like feed the need , father sierra pantry , family assistance ministries ( fam ) , south shores church and families forward . featured here is on the right is brad fowler from families forward picking up avocados here at rainbow\u00ae sandals . since 1984 , families forward has been helping orange county families who are homeless or at risk of homelessness to stabilize their lives , access safe and affordable housing , and move towards sufficiency . family support is provided through personalized case management , food assistance , counseling , and career coaching , as well as financial and life skills education . we would like to thank norm and enola from eco farms who help us gather all these avocados to give the those in need . we also would like to thank families forward and all the wonderful organizations that endeavor to help others out on the streets . if you would like to learn more about families forward click here for info on eco farms click here\nfamilies forward does not have grant funding for rental or utility assistance . 2 - 1 - 1 orange county can provide a list of current agencies that may have funding for these types of assistance .\nfor our 2017 gala , families forward was delighted to recognize bob and ruby dunek , 2017 partner in hope honoree , and diana wong and the capital group companies , 2017 spirit of community honoree .\nshe discusses how forward leeds and the family plus team were able to help her and her youngest child in particular .\nprofile for canada , provinces , territories and forward sortation areas . statistics canada catalogue no . 94 - 581 - xcb2006003\nin the thanksgiving baskets , families forward provides local families with all the ingredients needed to prepare a traditional thanksgiving meal . community members can support us by hosting a thanksgiving food drive . delivery and pick - up of food barrels are available for larger food drives by completing this form .\neach year , families forward holds a thanksgiving - themed grocery distribution for local families in need . the weekend before thanksgiving , families come to our program center to receive all of the traditional thanksgiving fixings to cook a warm , delicious holiday meal . while parents pick up their baskets , children participate in fun - filled activities such as face painting and arts & crafts .\neducation : families forward offers an array of educational opportunities meant to improve coping and life skills . families are offered counseling in the form of one to one solutions - focused based sessions , or group sessions with topics that range from job loss to women\u2019s support . in case management meetings families are taught critical skills regarding money management and budgeting as well as tenant rights .\nsustainable / measurable : since 1984 , families forward has maintained a steady source of funding solidifying their sustainability . the program relies on government grants , private foundations and corporate grants as well as the generosity of the community through contributions and in kind donations . in terms of measurability , families forward has had continued success . over the last year , 96 % of families surveyed one year post - graduation remained stably housed . they anticipate that 100 % of families who enter the housing program will no longer be homeless or housing insecure ; 85 % of families will secure and maintain stable housing long term ( follow up is conducted 6 months to one year post graduation ) ; 75 % of families will increase or maintain their annual income long term .\nmany families do not have any safety - net resources such as savings or local family to support them through a challenging time . a job loss , sudden illness or rent increase can often push the family beyond their financial limits and result in them losing their home . this is the case for the vast majority of literally homeless families who come to families forward for assistance .\nfamilies need food all year long \u2013 but often during the year , our food donations dwindle and our pantry shelves can be nearly empty . to prepare for these slower times , families forward partners with local grocery stores and community groups for one weekend in the spring , summer , and fall to collect food donations to be able serve hungry families every month of the year .\nfun fact : in 2010 , housing services has helped more than 180 families . food services distributed , and continue to distribute , to more than 300 families a month .\nlong - term support to help rebuild lives through the children and families counseling center .\nlearn why collaborating with veterans and their families is part and parcel of our dna .\nfamilies need food all year long but often , during the year , our food donations dwindle and our pantry shelves can be nearly empty . to prepare for these slower times , families forward partners with local grocery stores and community groups for one weekend in the spring , summer , and fall to collect food donations to be able to serve hungry families every month of the year .\nfamilies forward understands the importance of having a diverse funding base . the strength of our budget comes from a balanced approach of government , corporate , foundation , and individual contributions to implement our programs and services .\nfamilies forward is proud to be a contributor to important research that dispels many of the myths of the homeless in our neighborhoods . we encourage you to read more about the oc homeless cost study and report .\nthat\u2019s why families forward and 15 other homeless service providers in orange county are coming together for a day of giving on april 25 , 2018 to restore dignity and hope to homeless men , women and children .\nyou can maximize the impact of your retirement funds or life insurance policy when you name families forward as your beneficiary . because retirement funds directed to heirs are often subject to a high level of both federal and state income and estate taxes , donating your retirement plan to a nonprofit can eliminate these taxes . simply obtain a designated beneficiary form from your retirement plan administrator and name \u201cfamilies forward\u201d as one of your beneficiaries .\nconvert from protein ( translation ) coordinates to genomic coordinates . output reflects forward orientation coordinates as returned from the ensembl api .\nhigh impact / direct benefit : families that come to families forward for assistance often have nowhere else to turn . they are usually single parents struggling on one income , or families blindsided by a child\u2019s medical diagnosis . families forward makes a direct impact on these families by giving them the tools they need to cope with their circumstances and provide stability for their children . all clients in the housing program transform their lives through their own determination and perseverance . there is no greater satisfaction for a family than the ability to overcome the crisis of homelessness and land on their feet , in their own home . this program directly benefits clients by helping a once fractured family become whole again .\nfamilies need food all year long \u2013 but often , our food donations dwindle and our pantry shelves can be nearly empty during the summer months . to prepare for these slower times , families forward partners with local grocery stores and community groups for one weekend in the spring , summer , and fall to collect food donations to be able to serve hungry families every month of the year .\nat one time or another , any family may find itself in need of some form of support . call ( 949 ) 552 - 2727 or read information on this website to find out more . families forward helps homeless and low income families find and maintain stable housing and achieve self - sufficiency .\nwould you like to learn more about families forward and how you could get involved with our mission ? complete the form below to request an information session or tour of our program center at 8 thomas in irvine .\nhousing forward is a member of the oak park homelessness coalition . learn more about the plan to end homelessness in oak park .\nfamilies forward\u2019s community counseling program features solution - based counseling focused on identifying what the participant wants to accomplish . counseling is short - term , individual , marital , family , and group counseling for personal and interpersonal concerns .\na simple form of planned giving is to remember families forward in your will . the bequest can be specified as a fixed amount , as a percentage of your estate , as the residual , or as specific items .\nwe would like your help with collecting food items for the families . we invite schools , organizations , business , individuals and other families to help collect food items from their community .\npartnering agencies refer families to bmf . our grants administrators work with the families to determine their children\u2019s needs and decide on the grant allocations . there is a limit to the number of families each agency can refer . please note that the grants are intended solely for the children in the families as we do not provide grants for those 21 years of age and over .\nfamilies forward will drop off and pick up loads of laundry to volunteers\u2019 homes in our service area ( irvine and surrounding cities ) . please contact our housing resource specialist at ( 949 ) 379 - 8134 for more information .\nfamilies forward resource center is here for you . don ' t feel like you have to be at the end of your rope before you reach out to us . we provide services to all people at all levels in life .\nforward leeds is the new alcohol and drug service in leeds for adults , young people and families . we offer a range of services from 9am - 5pm , mondays and fridays and 9am - 7pm tuesdays , wednesdays and thursdays .\nwithrow university high school students , with darrell henry jr . ( fifth from left ) , families\nkey message : effective treatment with multi - problem families requires that staff have small case loads .\nhelp change lives ! front desk volunteers serve as the first point of contact for families and individuals looking for assistance . volunteers help enroll clients in programs , give out resources , share information about families forward , and much more ! good communication skills , a strong desire to help others , patience , and excellent judgment are required .\ncommunity building / innovative : families forward has been innovative in forging relationships with apartment communities , encouraging partners in the business sector to help end homelessness . housing partners have agreed to waive certain fees , deposits , credit restrictions and , in some cases , lowering rents for the initial months of the family\u2019s lease . through strong relationships in the community , families forward recently was able to acquire and rehabilitate an affordable housing fourplex of their own to manage and rent . with vacancies low and rents high , this innovative approach makes it possible for homeless families to access housing .\nwe work in collaboration with many other local organizations in northeast denver and north aurora , so we will often provide programs in conjunction with these groups , or highlight information about these programs that are not specifically hosted by families forward resource center .\nlois braverman , president & ceo , ackerman institute for the family announced today the honorees and host for the 11th annual moving families forward gala to take place at the jw marriott essex house on monday , october 23rd in new york city .\nfamilies forward manages the application process and access to a select number of affordable housing units . families forward will announce availability of any new units on our web site . as units become available , applications are accepted on a first - come , first serve basis . once an open unit is filled , we will not maintain a waiting list for future availability . to qualify , applicants must complete all required forms and provide specific documentation that they meet income qualifications for the designated rental unit .\nkenneth alexis ( a 10 th - grader ) , james bankhead ( 11 th ) , lorenzo campbell ( 9th ) , winston combs ( 8th ) , kyle cummings ( 11th ) , larry lucas ( 12th ) and julian stewart ( 9th ) attended the prestigious event . they were selected by families forward after - school program staff members and were accompanied by families forward \u2019s deborah allsop , executive director / ceo ; darrell henry , prevention specialist ; and lakisha porter , college coordinator .\nthe supporting families changing futures reform program is focused on delivering the right services at the right time to support families and keep children safely at home . by implementing the reforms , our vision is that :\nat the beginning of each school year , families forward distributes backpacks filled with new school supplies to over 1 , 000 school - age children in our community . children also receive new and gently - used clothing to start the new school year .\ncharitable gift annuities allow an individual to retain income during their lifetime , while the principal can be designated to charity . this is a wonderful way for a donor to gain an annual income and generate a tax - deductible gift for families forward .\nfamilies forward also reaches out to low - income families to help reduce the pressures that can cause homelessness and help them maintain their stability . through various safety - net services , those at - risk are given access to assistance such as our on - site food pantry , counseling , career coaching , and financial and life skills education . the goal of the program is to help families recover from a financial crisis so they can maintain their self - sufficiency . visit the\nthe centralized education department was formed in july 2015 to address the educational needs of children in homeless families . the department\u2019s primary goal is to coordinate resources and information between school and families and provide learning supports to all children in our programs . we achieve this mandate through a combination of home visits , online monitoring of grades / attendance and sponsoring programs onsite at our facility \u2013 where families interact with staff from their school and families forward philadelphia . the department also tracks information on child / family outcomes and supportive services to assist clients in reaching their service and educational plan goals .\nits food pantry now serves about 400 families a month , up from an average of 100 in 2007 .\nkey message : many multi - problem families have had adverse experiences with authorities , resulting in a distrust of health and welfare agencies . for these families , a great deal of care is needed to achieve engagement .\nthe mission of housing forward is to transition people from housing crisis to housing stability . housing forward is the only social service agency in west cook county with a comprehensive\nhousing + services\nsolution for transitioning individuals and families out of homelessness . over the past 25 years , we have developed a unique , integrated approach that to date has transformed the lives of more than 15 , 000 people . our solution is comprehensive and long - term , not just a quick fix , which benefits housing forward ' s clients and also the communities in which we operate .\nkatie serves as an at large board member of families forward charlotte . katie grew up in columbia , south carolina but has lived in charlotte for 11 years . she studied marketing & communications at the university of south carolina and now works for carolinas healthcare system .\nvolunteers who possess strong administrative skills and microsoft word proficiency are needed for administrative assistance at families forward . administrative volunteers will assist our program team with preparation for workshops , meetings , and general administrative tasks . volunteers typically work 3 - hour shifts once a week .\nwe thank you for your support of families forward . however , at this time , we are not accepting furniture donations and household item donations due to limited resources and storage space . please visit this page for information on other agencies that may accept furniture donations .\nfamilies forward has a network of advisors with experience across a range of charitable giving techniques . they are available to provide guidance and charitable gift planning support . if you have any questions or would like more detailed information about this process , please contact info @ urltoken .\nmission : to enrich entire families through partnership and services that create a safe , healthy , and connected community .\nhelp distribute food baskets to families ! thanksgiving basket distribution takes place the friday and saturday before thanksgiving . volunteers help by filling food baskets , loading groceries into families\u2019 cars , hosting activities for the children , and much more !\ntogether , we can help families in need create a secure environment to raise their children . with generous support from our housing partners , rapid re - housing has helped numerous families obtain stable housing and regain self - sufficiency .\nthe group continuously holds food drives at local churches , schools , and businesses , but megan markel \u2013 development and communications manager for families forward \u2013 thinks that the community might be experiencing donor fatigue after the earthquake and tsunami in japan prompted a large call for overseas donations .\ndescription of project / program : what makes it compelling , and the specific needs it will address : it is hard to believe that more than 32 , 000 children are homeless or unstably housed in affluent orange county . due to the high cost of basic living needs including rent , transportation and childcare , families can suddenly lose their housing when an unforeseen expense or disruption occurs . a job loss , sudden illness or a rent increase can often push families beyond their financial limits and result in them losing their home . since 1984 families forward has provided homeless families in orange county with a place to call home .\nplease note that appointments are required to receive assistance . please call ahead ( 949 ) 552 - 2727 to register for this program and schedule an appointment during business hours . food must be picked up at the families forward program center located at 8 thomas in irvine . driving directions\nfamilies forward greatly relies on volunteer support during the holiday season . the holidays are the most popular time of year for volunteering . to ensure that everyone has an equal opportunity to express interest , we will place our thanksgiving and holiday volunteer interest forms on our website in october ."]}
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( 2005 ) . on the waterfront . london , berkeley : british film institute / university of california press .\nuniversity of california president and former department of homeland security secretary janet napolitano issued a statement today on immigration .\ntoday , the university of california press formally launched two open access publishing programs , collabra ( an open access megajournal ) and luminos ( open access monographs ) .\nuc press and the cdl receive $ 750k grant from the andrew w . mellon foundation : california digital library\nsee also : new open access journal from u . of california press will pay peer reviewers ( january 12 , 2015 )\nto publish books and papers for the faculty of the university of california , established 25 years earlier in 1868 . its headquarters are located in\noxford university press is the largest university press in the world , publishing in 70 languages and 190 countries . find out how we make the highest - quality academic and professional content available around the globe .\nuniversity of california press is one of the top publishers for the academic community . for more than 120 years , it has championed work that influences public discourse and challenges the status quo in multiple fields of study .\nthe university of california press publishes in the following general subject areas : anthropology , art , california and the west , classical studies , film , food and wine , global issues , history , literature / poetry , music , natural sciences , public health and medicine , religion , and sociology . it also distributes titles published by the huntington library , watershed media , and publishing programs within the university of california system .\nthe sons and daughters of los : culture and community in l . a . ( editor , temple university press , 2003 )\n155 grand ave ste 400 ( 49 . 23 km ) 94612 oakland , california\nsee also : u . of california press announces plans to launch a open access mega journal and new mongraph program in 2015 ( october 24 , 2014 )\njames karman accepts the 2016 prize for notable contribution to publishing from the commonwealth club of california .\nthe university of california press ( uc press ) and the california digital library ( cdl ) , have received a grant of $ 750 , 000 from the andrew w . mellon foundation to develop a web - based , open source content and workflow management system to support the publication of open access ( oa ) monographs in the humanities and social sciences . when complete , this system will be made available to the community of academic publishers , especially university presses and library publishers .\nof which debuted last year\u2014was recognized by the commonwealth club of california with their 2016 notable contribution to publishing prize .\nbraudy , l . ( 1986 ) . the frenzy of renown : fame and its history . new york , ny : oxford university press .\na university of california board of regents special committee has nominated uc san diego doctoral student hayley weddle as the 2019 - 20 student regent , uc announced today ( june 25 ) .\ndavid theo goldberg , ph . d . , is the director of the university of california humanities research institute , the university of california system - wide research facility for the human sciences and theoretical research in the arts . he also holds faculty appointments as professor of comparative literature , anthropology , and criminology , law and society at uc irvine , and is a fellow of the uci critical theory institute .\nbraudy , l . ( 2011 ) . the hollywood sign : fantasy and reality of an american icon . new haven , connecticut : yale university press .\nbraudy , l . ( 1989 ) . jean renoir : the world of his films , 2nd edition . new york , ny : columbia university press .\nclassic titles from yale university press : more than 190 classic works published by yale university press are available as ebooks for the first time , including titles from such notable authors as alvin kernan , peter gay , jerome kagan , ramsay macmullen , deb\u00f3rah dwork , and anthony pagden .\n\u201cluminos promises to bring together the most important benefits of digital publishing platforms\u2014including the greatly increased discoverability and reach of open access and the innovative structures of multimodal scholarship\u2014with the long - standing commitment to quality of the university of california press , \u201d says kathleen fitzpatrick , director of scholarly communication of the modern language association and visiting research professor of english , new york university . \u201cthe combination presents extraordinary possibilities for publicly engaged , dynamic scholarly work . \u201d\nwe regularly welcome new publishers to the program . we look forward to soon offering titles from agenda publishing , the american oriental society , arbeiter ring , forest research institute malaysia , hong kong institute of educational research , intellect books , peter lang , stanford university press , universidad del externado , and university of wisconsin press .\nbraudy , l . ( 1992 ) . native informant : essays on film , fiction and popular culture ( 1992 ) . oxford university press .\ndavid e . james is on the faculty of the school of cinematic arts at the university of southern california . he received his b . a . and m . a . degrees in english literature from cambridge university and an m . a . and ph . d . , also in english , from the university of pennsylvania . he has held academic positions at the university of california , occidental college , new york university , korea university , shanghai university of science and technology , the beijing film academy , national taiwan university , and viet nam national university , hanoi . his awards include an neh fellowship for college teachers , rockefeller foundation fellowship in the humanities at the whitney museum of american art , an academy film scholarship from the academy of motion picture arts and sciences , and the associates award for creativity in research at usc ; he has also been a scholar at the getty research institute and a fellow at the center for the advanced study of visual arts and the national gallery in washington , dc .\nthe university of california today ( sept . 8 ) filed suit in federal court against the trump administration for wrongly and unconstitutionally violating the rights of the university and its students by rescinding the deferred action for childhood arrivals ( daca ) program on \u201cnothing more than unreasoned executive whim . \u201d\nbooks in the uc press oa program go through the same exacting peer review process as all books published by uc press . typically this consists of two reports from outside peer reviews , and a letter of endorsement from a series editor if the project is to be included in a specific series . in addition , like all books published by uc press , oa monographs will be vetted and approved by the faculty editorial committee of the university of california academic senate .\nluminos is university of california press\u2019 new open access publishing program for monographs . with the same high standards for selection , peer review , production and marketing as our traditional program , luminos is a transformative model , built as a partnership where costs and benefits are shared .\nbraudy , l . ( 1984 ) . the world in a frame : what we see in films , 2d edition . chicago , il : university of chicago press .\nmark juergensmeyer is director of the orfalea center for global and international studies , professor of sociology , and affiliate professor of religious studies at the university of california , santa barbara . he is an expert on religious violence , conflict resolution and south asian religion and politics , and has published more than three hundred articles and twenty books , including religion in global civil society ( editor , oxford university press 2005 ) and global religions : an introduction ( editor , oxford university press 2003 ) . his widely - read terror in the mind of god : the global rise of religious violence ( university of california press , revised edition 2003 ) , is based on interviews with religious activists around the world - - including individuals convicted of the 1993 world trade center bombing , leaders of hamas , and abortion clinic bombers in the united states - - and was listed by the washington post and the los angeles times as one of the best nonfiction books of the year . a previous book , the new cold war ? religious nationalism confronts the secular state ( university of california press , 1993 ) covers the rise of religious activism and its confrontation with secular modernity . it was named by the new york times as one of the notable books of the year . his book on gandhian conflict resolution has recently been reprinted as gandhi ' s way ( university of california press , updated edition , 2005 ) , and was selected as community book of the year at the university of california , davis . he is co - editing the encyclopedia of global religions ( sage publications 2007 ) and the oxford handbook of global religions ( oxford university press 2007 ) . he presented the 2006 stafford little lectures at princeton university which will be published as a book , god and war ( princeton university press 2007 ) . he has received research fellowships from the wilson center in washington d . c . , the harry frank guggenheim foundation , the u . s . institute of peace , and the american council of learned societies . he is the 2003 recipient of the prestigious grawemeyer award for contributions to the study of religion , and is the 2004 recipient of the silver award of the queen sofia center for the study of violence in spain . he received an honorary doctorate from lehigh university in 2004 and a distinguished teaching award from the university of california , santa barbara in 2006 . since the events of september 11 he has been a frequent commentator in the news media , including cnn , nbc , cbs , bbc , npr , fox news , abc ' s politically incorrect , and cnbc ' s dennis miller show .\nbraudy , leo ; dickstein , morris ( ed . ) . ( 1979 ) . great film directors . new york , ny : oxford university press .\naccess to the entire collection of electronic books is open to all university of california faculty , staff , and students , while more than 700 of the titles are available to the public . print versions of many of the electronic books can be purchased directly from the publishers .\nbraudy , l . ( 2002 ) . the world in a frame : what we see in films , 25th anniversary edition . chicago , il : university of chicago press .\nusing a groundbreaking gene editing technique , university of california scientists have created a strain of mosquitoes capable of rapidly introducing malaria - blocking genes into a mosquito population through its progeny , ultimately eliminating the insects\u2019 ability to transmit the disease to humans .\nbraudy , l . ( 2010 ) . ' the director , that miserable son of a bitch ' : kazan , viva zapata , and the problem of authority . kazan revisited wesleyan university press .\nthe sup blog showcases new books and press news in addition to serving as a forum for our authors\u2014past and present\u2014to expound on issues related to their scholarship . views expressed by guest contributors to the blog do not necessarily represent those of stanford university or stanford university press , and all guest contributions are denoted by a byline and an author bio .\nseries from 1996 - 2001 . these titles were selected for their literary merit and for their illumination of california history and culture .\nfive uc presidents share stories about the university\u2019s bold rise over the last 150 years .\nuniversity of california publications in linguistics is a monographic series devoted to research in linguistics and language sciences . the series has traditionally emphasized descriptive , historical and lexicographic research on lesser known languages , the indigenous languages of the americas in particular .\njames is the author of written within and without : a study of blake ' s milton ( frankfurt : peter lang , 1977 ) , allegories of cinema : american film in the sixties ( princeton university press , 1989 ) , power misses : essays across ( un ) popular culture ( london : verso books , 1996 ) , and the most typical avant - garde : history and geography of minor cinemas in los angeles ( university of california press , 2006 ) , and articles and reviews in pmla , october , social text , representations , film quarterly , the minnesota review , grey room , art forum , and other journals and periodicals . he also edited to free the cinema : jonas mekas and the new york underground ( princeton university press , 1992 ) , the hidden foundation : cinema and the question of class ( minnesota university press , 1996 ) , im kwon - taek : the making of a korean national cinema ( wayne state university press , 2002 ) , the sons and daughters of los : culture and community in la ( temple university press , 2003 ) , stan brakhage : filmmaker ( temple university press , 2006 ) , and optic antics : the cinema of ken jacobs ( oxford university press , 2011 ) , and has served on the editorial boards of cinema journal , quarterly review of film and video , now time , and art week . he has also published two books of poetry , and his films have screened at the whitney museum of american art , the los angeles filmforum and canyon cinema in san francisco . his teaching and research interests currently focus on avant - garde cinema , culture in los angeles , east - asian cinema , film and music , and working - class culture .\na lawsuit filed by the university of california has allowed more than 117 , 000 young immigrants to extend their authorization to legally live and work in the united states under the deferred action for childhood arrivals ( daca ) program .\nuc press and the cdl receive $ 750k grant from the andrew w . mellon foundation\nbraudy , l . , cohen , m . ( 1998 ) . film theory and criticism : introductory readings , 5th edition . new york , ny : oxford university press .\nbraudy , l . ( 1970 ) . narrative form in history and fiction : hume , fielding , and gibbon ( 1970 ) . princeton , new jersey : princeton university press .\nbraudy , l . ( 2010 ) . secular anointings : fame , celebrity , and charisma in the first century of mass culture . new york , new york : berghahn , new york university press .\nbraudy , l . ( 2003 ) . the plot of time . los angeles , ca : figueroa press .\nfor stanford university press , these recent books round out a robust publication list dedicated to the groundbreaking california writer\u2014a list that includes not only karman\u2019s biography and letters , but also five volumes of his collected works , multiple critical investigations of his poetry by literary scholars , and even a book of landscape photography annotated by jeffers\u2019 poetry ( the latter was also edited by karman ) .\nif you wish to republish an article , we ask that you credit the stanford university press blog as the original publisher of the material and provide a link to the source post somewhere alongside the republished content .\nuniversity professor and leo s . bing chair in english and american literature and professor of english , art history and history\nbraudy , l . ( 2010 ) .\nnear dark : an appreciation\n. berkeley , california . film quarterly .\nin one of the most thorough studies ever prepared of a california language , hill\u2019s grammar reviews the phonology , morphology , syntax and discourse features of cupe\u00f1o , a uto - aztecan ( takic ) language of california . cupe\u00f1o exhibits many unusual typological features , including split ergativity , that require linguists to revise our understanding of the development of the uto - aztecan family of languages in historical and areal perspective .\nbraudy , leo ; cohen , marshall ( ed . ) . ( 2008 ) . film theory and criticism , introductory readings , 7th edition . new york , ny : oxford university press .\nbraudy , leo ; cohen , marshall ( ed . ) . ( 2004 ) . film theory and criticism : introductory readings , 6th edition . new york , ny : oxford university press .\nbraudy , leo ; cohen , marshall ( ed . ) . ( 1992 ) . film theory and criticism : introductory readings , 4th edition . new york , ny : oxford university press .\nkathleen fitzpatrick is director of scholarly communication of the modern language association and visiting research professor of english at nyu . she is author of planned obsolescence : publishing , technology , and the future of the academy ( nyu press , 2011 ) and of the anxiety of obsolescence : the american novel in the age of television ( vanderbilt university press , 2006 ) . she is co - founder of the digital scholarly network mediacommons , where she has led a number of experiments in open peer review and other innovations in scholarly publishing .\nmany university presses already require subvention for scholarly monographs . but the availability of subvention does not affect uc press\u2019 decision to publish any book . while the luminos program will require a title publication fee , books that meet uc press\u2019 rigorous standards of peer review but do not have access to funding to support this may be able to be published traditionally .\nuniversity of california press is one of the most forward - thinking scholarly publishers in the nation . for more than 120 years , it has championed work that influences public discourse and challenges the status quo in multiple fields of study . at a time of dramatic change for publishing and scholarship , uc press collaborates with scholars , librarians , authors , and students to stay ahead of today\u2019s knowledge demands and shape the future of publishing . for more information contact , lorraine weston , associate director of publicity , at lweston @ urltoken or ( 510 ) 883 - 8291 or visit our website at www . urltoken .\nthe university of california will establish the national center for free speech and civic engagement in washington , d . c . , as part of a concerted educational , research and advocacy effort centered on the first amendment\u2019s critical importance to american democracy , uc president janet napolitano announced today ( oct . 26 ) .\nchristopher m . kelty is an associate professor at the university of california , los angeles . he has a joint appointment in the institute for society and genetics , the department of information studies and the department of anthropology . his research focuses on the cultural significance of information technology , especially in science and engineering . he is the author most recently of two bits : the cultural significance of free software ( duke university press , 2008 ) , as well as numerous articles on open source and free software , including its impact on education , nanotechnology , the life sciences , and issues of peer review and research process in the sciences and in the humanities .\nyes , print copies will be made available at relevant scholarly exhibits , as with all uc press titles .\nif you would like to republish an article from the stanford university press blog , please contact us at blog @ urltoken . we can secure permission to republish from our authors and provide text and other files for easy republication .\nin most respects , the contract remains the same : the author and uc press agree to confer exclusive , world rights of first publication on the press . a creative commons license will be applied by uc press to govern reuse of the book . uc press advocates the use of the cc - by license which allows the most liberal reuse of content , enables the greatest contribution to the digital commons , and maximises dissemination . it may also be required by some funding bodies . uc press is prepared to use alternative cc licenses at an author\u2019s request . following publication all rights are potentially non - exclusive , depending on the creative commons license selected by the author .\ntodd presner is professor of germanic languages and comparative literature at the university of california los angeles . he is the sady and ludwig kahn director of the ucla center for jewish studies and is also the chair of the digital humanities program . his research focuses on european intellectual history , the history of media , visual culture , digital humanities , and cultural geography . his books include : mobile modernity : germans , jews , trains ( columbia university press , 2007 ) , muscular judaism : the jewish body and the politics of regeneration ( routledge , 2007 ) , digital _ humanities ( mit press , 2012 ) , co - authored with anne burdick , johanna drucker , peter lunenfeld , and jeffrey schnapp ; and hypercities : thick mapping in the digital humanities ( harvard university press , 2014 ) , co - authored with david shepard and yoh kawano . his collaborative research has been awarded numerous grants and prizes , including the macarthur\ndigital media and learning\nprize and a google digital humanities grant .\nbraudy , l . ( 2007 ) . from chivalry to terrorism , chinese translation . beijing : the oriental press .\nreceive email alerts about issues that are important to uc and contact your legislators to ensure the university remains a hub of opportunity , excellence , and innovation .\nthe same way you would submit any new book project for any press - - get in touch via email with the editor whose list is most suitable for your work . proposals should follow the uc press guidelines that can be found here .\nthe publication of the third installment of the letters of poet robinson jeffers dovetailed with the publication of a biography of the seminal californian poet\u2019s life and works , also written by karman ( and reviewed glowingly in the wall street journal ) . together they marked the culmination of a 15 - year collaboration between the chico - based author and professor and stanford university press . this comprehensive series of letters in tandem with robinson jeffers : poet and prophet unveil the hidden worlds of one of the most reclusive , controversial , and artistically divergent poets of the 20 century . his letters and karman\u2019s biography afford an intimate view not only into jeffers\u2019 own oeuvre , but to the literary culture of california writ large , during a tumultuous chapter in american history .\nthe california digital library ( cdl ) was founded by the university of california in 1997 to take advantage of emerging technologies that transform the way digital information is published and accessed . since then , in collaboration with the uc libraries and other partners , the cdl has assembled one of the world\u2019s largest digital research libraries and changed the ways that faculty , students , and researchers discover and access information . for further information contact catherine mitchell , director , access & publishing program , at catherine . mitchell @ urltoken or ( 510 ) 587 - 6132 .\ntypographica no . 1 ( september 1911 ) published by the village press and letter foundery . title handlettered by goudy with remainder of text set in kennerley .\nwe\u2019re proud to work with leading academic publishers from around the world , including university presses , public policy organizations , and independent presses .\nthe chimariko language , now extinct , was spoken in trinity county , california . this reference grammar , based on data collected by harrington in the 1920s , represents the most comprehensive description of the language . written from a functional - typological perspective this work also examines language contact in northern california showing that grammatical traits are often shared among genetically unrelated languages in geographically contiguous areas .\n\u201cwe want to drive innovation that shapes\u2014rather than merely responds to\u2014how scholarship can thrive in a global , deeply networked , public sphere , \u201d says uc press director alison mudditt . \u201cdigital infrastructure is essential for us to publish traditional and innovative forms of research cost - effectively and ensure maximum global reach . this is not a problem for uc press alone , however , and by developing an open source solution we believe our system can benefit all of university and library publishing . \u201d\nto ensure the program continues to evolve as oa and the needs of the scholarly community change , uc press has established an advisory board that represents the interests of many monograph audiences . these include :\nhome > news and media > cdlinfo news > uc press and the cdl receive $ 750k grant from the andrew w . mellon foundation\nthe lawsuit filed in the northern district of california against the department of homeland security ( dhs ) and its acting secretary , elaine duke , is the first to be filed by a university seeking to stop the trump administration\u2019s recently announced decision to end the daca program , which has allowed nearly 800 , 000 undocumented young people to legally live , work and study in the united states .\nduring this two - year period , the system will be designed and built to support the new open access models being pursued by uc press as well as cdl\u2019s current publishing programs . throughout the two - year grant from the andrew w . mellon foundation , uc press and cdl will engage other university presses and library publishing units to ensure the system will meet the needs of a range of organizations . uc press and cdl have built in a plan for long - term sustainability to ensure that this resource will continue to serve these communities and will realize its potential to re - invigorate the domain of monographic publishing within the humanities and social sciences .\ncdl executive director laine farley comments , \u201ci\u2019m delighted we can work with our colleagues at uc press to contribute to the new infrastructure needed to move both library and press publishing into a more efficient and forward looking position . this project is an ideal blending of our expertise to realize a common vision . \u201d\nwe are honored to receive this award with our author , honored to be counted among an august list of california book award recipients , and most of all , grateful to james karman for a years - long collaboration that has been both fruitful and rewarding .\nwith luminos , uc press is taking steps to ensure the longevity of monographic publishing while adhering to the same exacting editorial standards for which it has been known for more than 120 years . this entails combining the best of oa and digital publishing with uc press\u2019s rigorous selection and editorial processes to create a wholly new approach to sustainable and affordable monograph publishing .\nyes , titles in this program will have cover designs . both cover and interior designs will be created via the same process as all uc press titles .\nthe author will be asked to secure $ 7 , 500 either from their home institution and / or another independent funding source . for faculty in the university of california system the reduced amount is $ 5 , 000 . this subsidy requirement is for titles of no more than 90 , 000 words and 25 images . additional subsidy costs will be required for titles exceeding this length , and / or those with heavy illustration programs , multimedia components or other complexity .\nnote : we shared links to early information about the new uc press publishing programs launching today and discussed below on infodocket last week as well as last october .\n\u201cneither i , nor the university of california , take the step of suing the federal government lightly , especially not the very agency that i led , \u201d napolitano said . \u201cit is imperative , however , that we stand up for these vital members of the uc community . they represent the best of who we are \u2014 hard working , resilient and motivated high achievers . to arbitrarily and capriciously end the daca program , which benefits our country as a whole , is not only unlawful , it is contrary to our national values and bad policy . \u201d\nfor authors whose traditional monographs have been relegated to sales of just a few hundred , an open access model offers the potential to exponentially increase the discoverability and readership of their work . uc press\u2019s model also supports rich multimedia content\u2014essential in order to keep pace with new digital modes of scholarship .\nuc press e - books collection , 1982 - 2004 , includes almost 2 , 000 books from academic presses on a range of topics , including art , science , history , music , religion , and fiction .\n\u201cthe university faces the loss of vital members of its community , students and employees . it is hard to imagine a decision less reasoned , more damaging , or undertaken with less care . . . . defendants\u2019 capricious rescission of the daca program violates both the procedural and substantive requirements of the apa ( administrative procedure act ) , as well as the due process clause of the fifth amendment . \u201d\nthere are a number of potential funding sources beyond for authors\u2019s \u200b\u200binstitutional contribution ( such as departmental / dean\u2019s funds , the library\u2019s oa fund , campus grants etc . ) . please discuss those options with your uc press editor .\nsupport uc press and help give voice to ideas that matter . you will sustain our vital work as a progressive nonprofit publisher and also receive exclusive discounts and benefits . learn more >\nmackenzie smith is the university librarian at the university of california , davis , with a mission to integrate digital resources and information technology necessary to support the academic community of the 21st century . smith is a long - time academic research librarian , specializing in technology and digital knowledge management . she previously worked for the libraries of harvard and mit , in cambridge , massachusetts where she led cutting - edge research projects in digital libraries and archives , such as the popular dspace open source software platform ; web applications for online scholarly communication ; and digital data curation in support of e - science . smith has consulted widely in the library field , most recently for the association of research libraries to design and lead its e - science institute , and as a research fellow for creative commons to develop its strategy for sharing scientific research data and advocate for open access to scholarship .\nin 1911 goudy changed the name of his village press , the private press he had established with will ransom in 1903 , to the village press and letter foundery . the name change appeared as the imprint for the \ufb01rst issue of typographica : a quarterly treating of printing , letter design and allied arts , issued in september of that year . ( goudy came in for a lot of ribbing for his archaic\u2014and to some pretentious\u2014spelling of \u201cfoundery\u201d . ) the magazine contained an essay\u2014really a manifesto\u2014entitled \u201con letter design\u201d by goudy which opens with these words : \u201cto attempt a revision of our letter forms as expressed in types is to set one\u2019s self a dif\ufb01cult task , requiring patient waiting for tangible results and recognition . there is to be met and resisted the possibility of ridicule , the accusation of egotism from the unthinking , of obstruction even , by those whose commercial instincts may be touched . we have reached the turning of the ways . if there is to be revision someone must lead . letter design no longer lives as an artistic craft . to restore the craft to its original purity of intention and make it once more alive is to go back to the very foundations of typography . \u201d it was set in kennerley .\nlisa jakelski , associate professor of musicology at the eastman school of music in rochester , ny , has received the 2018 honorary award of the polish composers\u2019 union for her promotion of polish music . \u2026\ntake a peek inside the book the new york times calls \u201ca document of its time , of our time . \u201d named a \u201cbest book of 2016\u201d by the san francisco chronicle and one of \u2026\nuc press is committed to developing a thriving and sustainable ecosystem for the humanities and social sciences and to preserving the monograph as a key vehicle for original scholarship . last month , uc press announced luminos ( urltoken ) , a new oa program that brings universal access and advanced digital delivery to the monograph . development of a new mellon - funded content and workflow management system will support luminos , and other oa initiatives , by stripping out complexity\u2014and cost\u2014and enabling sustainable models to flourish .\nyes . prize submissions will work the same way they do for all uc press titles . for many prizes , digital submission is already acceptable and preferred ; where print is required , we will supply print copies .\nuc press today announces collabra and luminos , two new open access programs for journal and monograph publishing . aligned with uc press\u2019s mission to build reach and impact for transformative scholarship , the programs expand publishing options for scholarly authors and researchers , make it easier for readers to find and use content , and share the monetary value generated from publishing across the academic community . both collabra and luminos launch with a distinguished group of advisory board members , editors , authors , and reviewers from universities and associations around the globe .\nthis publication presents the first documentation of nzadi , a bantu language spoken by fishermen along the kasai river in the democratic republic of congo ( drc ) . it is the product of extensive study by the authors and participants in field methods and group study courses at the university of california , berkeley , and consists of ten chapters covering the segmental phonology , tone system , morphology , and sentence structure , followed by appendices on the nzadi people and history and on proto - bantu to nzadi sound changes . also included are three texts and a lexicon of over 1100 entries , including a number of fish species . prior to this work , nzadi had not even been mentioned in the literature , and at this time still has no entry as a language or dialect in the ethnologue . of particular interest in the study of nzadi is its considerable grammatical simplification , resulting in structures quite different from those of canonical bantu languages . although nzadi has lost most of the inherited agglutinative morphology , there are still recognizable class prefixes on nouns and a reflex of noun class agreement in genitive constructions . other areas of particular interest are human / number agreement , tense - aspect - mood marking , non - subject relative clause constructions , and wh question formation . this succinct , but comprehensive grammar provides broad coverage of the phonological , grammatical and semantic properties that will be of potential interest not only to bantuists , africanists and those interested in this area of the drc , but also to typologists , general linguists , and students of linguistics .\ncelebrate 90 years since the completion of the first oxford english dictionary by learning about the past , present , and future of one of the largest dictionaries in the world .\n\u201cthese programs have been shaped by hundreds of conversations with faculty , librarians , and other key stakeholders , [ said alison mudditt , director of uc press ] . \u201d \u201cwith luminos , we will combine the global reach and visibility of oa with our unwavering commitment to publishing superior scholarship to create a speedboat , not a life raft , that will carry monographs forward and allow them to remain a vital resource . \u201d\nas today\u2019s legal action demonstrates , uc continues to take a leadership role in protecting its daca and other undocumented students . the university is committed to using all available resources to support the thousands of dreamers who are currently enrolled at uc campuses , as well as other undocumented students . those resources and services include :\nfor james karman , who has edited all three volumes of jeffers\u2019 letters , the publication of the final installment of that collection and his biography of jeffers constitute the eighth and ninth books , respectively , that he has penned on this pioneering poet . they are the crowning achievement of years of sustained research and engagement with jeffers\u2019 contribution to american letters .\nwendy chun is professor and chair of modern culture and media at brown university . she has studied both systems design engineering and english literature , which she combines and mutates in her current work on digital media . she is author of control and freedom : power and paranoia in the age of fiber optics ( mit , 2006 ) , and programmed visions : software and memory ( mit 2011 ) ; she is co - editor ( with lynne joyrich ) of a special issue of camera obscura entitled race and / as technology and co - editor ( with thomas keenan ) of new media , old media : a history and theory reader ( routledge , 2005 ) . she has been a visiting professor at leuphana university ( germany ) , a member of the institute for advanced study ( princeton ) , and a fellow at the radcliffe institute for advanced study at harvard , as well as a visiting associate professor in the history of science department at harvard , of which she is currently an associate . she is finishing a monograph entitled habitual new media .\n\u00b0many of the inconsistencies and flaws in goudy\u2019s types are surely the result of his situation as a one - man operation . he had no morison , griffith , lange or aaron burns to provide feedback and criticism of his efforts . in this goudy is also the forerunner of the great majority of today\u2019s font designers whose efforts are often less than they could or should be because of the same lack of outside input .\ncomprehensive reference grammar of ingush , a language of the nakh branch of the nakh - daghestanian or east caucasian language family of the central caucasus ( southern russia ) . ingush is notable for its complex phonology , prosody including minimal tone system , complex morphology of both nouns and verbs , clause chaining , long - distance reflexivization , and extreme degree of syntactic ergativity .\nbeyond chutzpah : on the misuse of anti - semitism and the abuse of history , norman g . finkelstein ( 2005 )\nin the narrow , nice and conservative shop of typography , frederic goudy was something of a bull - - big , boisterous and overproductive . born in bloomington , ill . , the year the civil war ended , and transplanted to the dakota territory as a teen - ager , he was a roving businessman who dabbled in the design of advertising layouts . by 1890 he was pushing real estate in chicago , then the largest printing center in the united states and in 1893 the site of the columbian exposition ; the ideas of john ruskin and william morris , rejuvenating arts and crafts , were in the air . the year after the exposition , goudy founded , with c . lauron hooper , his own press , the booklet press , which became the camelot press . his first type font , cut in 1896 , was an alphabet of capitals called camelot ; but another 15 years went by before he - - now transplanted to new york and running , with his highly competent wife , bertha , the village press - - became in his own eyes a professional type designer . having set the proof sheets of an h . g . wells volume in caslon , he became dissatisfied enough to design , in a week ' s time , a face he called kennerly , as well as an elegant capital face called forum . his early types were taken up enthusiastically in england : the british typographer sir bernard newdigate wrote of kennerly that\nsince the first caslon began casting type about the year 1724 , no such excellent letter has been put within the reach of english printers .\nbetween 1902 and 1911 goudy designed many of his typefaces not for type foundries but for businesses . he pioneered the idea of the custom or bespoke typeface with his work for the pabst brewing company , the clothier kuppenheimer & company , mandel brothers department store , \ufb01nancial news publisher clarence barron , baltimore printer norman munder and , most importantly of all , book publisher mitchell kennerley . * essentially goudy took the notion of the private press typeface inaugurated by william morris and extended it beyond the insular arts & crafts community to the larger world of commerce . kennerley , the typeface designed for the door in the wall by h . g . wells ( published by mitchell kennerley , 1911 ) , was the turning point in his career , the moment when type design began to overtake lettering and private press printing as his principal activity .\ntoday , jeffers\u2019 tor house in carmel is still listed among the must - see literary landmarks of california . his life and works , however , are perhaps less well known outside of the state . a prolific , critically acclaimed career in poetry , was , karman argues , likely eclipsed by jeffers\u2019 singular political views\u2014views that had a profound influence on his art . eschewing nationalist fervors in the midst of two world wars and deriding what he saw as an anthropocentric disregard for nature well before the emergence of the modern environmentalist movement , jeffers\u2019 poetry and thought contain aesthetic , social , and ecological insights of enduring relevance\u2014with , in some cases , urgent implications for our present .\nmost type designers today dismiss the accomplishments of frederic w . goudy ( 1865\u20131947 ) because they fail to understand the state of type design in his lifetime , especially at the outset of his career .\nfaye ginsburg is the david b . kriser professor of anthropology at new york university where she is also the director of the center for media , culture and history ; the graduate program in culture and media ; and co - director of the nyu council for the study of disability . a recipient of macarthur , guggenheim and neh fellowships ( among other awards ) , she is known for her ongoing interest in cultural activism , from her first book , contested lives : the abortion debate in an american community ( recipient of four major prizes ) , to her longstanding work on the development of indigenous media worldwide ( mediating culture ) , to her current book project ( with rayna rapp ) : disability , personhood and the \u201cnew normal\u201d in 20th century america .\nwappo is an indigenous language , generally regarded as a language isolate , which was once spoken in the russian river valley , just north of san francisco , california . this reference grammar is based on the speech of laura fish somersal , its last fluent speaker , who died in 1990 , and represents the most extensive data and grammatical research ever done on this language . the grammar focuses on morphosyntax , particularly nominal , verbal , and clausal structures and clause combining patterns , from a functional / typological perspective .\nat the beginning of his career goudy designed typefaces as an outgrowth of his work as a lettering artist . in this he was no different from eckmann , auriol , otto hupp , peter behrens and a host of other commercial artists in europe and america . none of these individuals was a type designer per se . with the possible exception of rudolf koch , goudy is the only one of this generation\u2014or of the succeeding generation\u2014to go on to devote his career to type design .\nthe advantages are many\u2014first and foremost the preservation of the scholarly monograph . monographs have long been under siege . shrinking library budgets and rising costs result in higher prices and consequently , presses must reduce the number of titles they publish , regardless of the merits of the work .\nthis was the world of type making when goudy began his career with the design of camelot in 1896 for the dickinson type foundry . there were still independent punchcutters such as edward prince\u2014famous for cutting types for william morris and nearly every important british private press of the time\u2014and staff punchcutters such as charles h . beeler , jr . at mackeller , smiths & jordan and charles e . heyer at barnhart brothers & spindler . but the future of type making lay with type designers rather than with punchcutter , with individuals who drew letters to be pantographically cut rather than with those who physically cut the punches as in the days of gutenberg and jenson . goudy was the most important of this new breed .\nin recent years there has been a surge of scholarly interest in the policies and practices of protection in british colonies in the nineteenth century .\nthis pioneering book is the prototype of the etymological thesaurus that has been the goal of the sino - tibetan etymological dictionary and thesaurus project ( stedt ) since 1987 . it presents nearly 170 proto - tibeto - burman etymologies in the semantic area of the reproductive system , along with discussions of possible chinese cognates . special attention is paid to patterns of semantic associations between the reproductive system and other areas of the lexicon .\nmalaria is one of the world\u2019s leading health problems . more than 40 percent of the world\u2019s population live in areas where there is a risk of contracting the disease . according to the centers for disease control and prevention , 300 million to 500 million cases of malaria occur each year , and nearly 1 million people die of the disease annually \u2013 largely infants , young children and pregnant women , most of them in africa .\nluminos shares the cost burden of publishing in manageable amounts across the academic community . for each title , uc press makes a significant contribution , augmented by membership funds from supporting libraries . authors will then be asked to secure a title publication fee to cover the remaining costs . additional revenue from supporting libraries and print sales will help to support an author waiver fund .\nas one of the world ' s most forward - thinking publishers , uc press gives voice , reach and impact to innovative research and exceptional scholarship . with a global circulation , our journals span the humanities , social sciences , and natural sciences , with key subject areas that include history , literature & criticism , film & media , music , religion , and sociology .\nmonographs are the cornerstone of scholarly research in the humanities and social sciences , but have long been under siege . shrinking library budgets and rising costs result in higher prices . the upshot is that presses must reduce the number of titles they publish , regardless of the merits of the work .\nthe study underlines the growing utility of the crispr method , a powerful gene editing tool that allows access to a cell\u2019s nucleus to snip dna to either replace mutated genes or insert new ones . results appear this week in the early online edition of proceedings of the national academy of sciences .\nbier , a professor of biology at uc san diego , also noted that \u201cthe ability of this system to carry large genetic payloads should have broad applications to the future use of related crispr - based \u2018active genetic\u2019 systems . \u201d\n\u00a92000 - 2018 ithaka . all rights reserved . jstor\u00ae , the jstor logo , jpass\u00ae , and ithaka\u00ae are registered trademarks of ithaka . artstor\u00ae is a registered trademark of artstor inc . ithaka is an authorized agent of artstor inc .\n( ny : the typophiles , 1946 . )\ntypophiles chap books xiv\nautobiographical account by goudy , continues the descriptions , with showings , of each of his types . also contains\na bibliogrpahy of the published writings of frederic w . goudy\nby george l . mckay . also contains a note about the book by paul a . bennett . volume 2 of 2 .\nour trademark library of more than 800 classic volumes , from aesop and aristotle to yeats and zola , provides a wealth of foundational paperbacks for any reader .\nthe institute for the preservation of cultural heritage at west campus is dedicated to advancing the sustainable care , study , and use of the world\u2019s cultural heritage .\nbraudy , l . ( 2011 ) .\nthe time of our lives\n[ on christian marclay\u2019s the clock ] , . los angeles review of books .\nluminos is uc press\u2019 new open access ( oa ) monograph publishing program . it will make the digital edition of scholarly monographs available free of charge to anyone around the world . in addition to giving readers access to the work without price barriers , oa monographs will be available for online viewing as well as for download and will accommodate color images and interactive media such as maps , audio and visual material . print copies will be available for purchase for those who prefer to read in this way ."]}
{"id": 55861, "summary": [{"text": "the yamabiko corporation is a japanese manufacturer of power tools formed with the september 2008 merger of the kioritz and shindaiwa corporations .", "topic": 8}, {"text": "the brands owned and distributed by yamabiko are kioritz , shindaiwa and echo .", "topic": 31}, {"text": "the yamabiko corporation is based in ome , japan . ", "topic": 38}], "title": "yamabiko corporation", "paragraphs": ["yamabiko corporation took over the operation of kioritz corporation and shindaiwa corporation as of october 1 , 2009 .\npresident & c . e . o of kioritz corporation . operating officer of yamabiko corporation .\ndirector ; operating officer ; division officer , industrial machinery div of yamabiko corporation .\nmanaging director ; operating officer ; division officer , engineering div of yamabiko corporation .\ndirector ; executive managing officer ; division officer , engineering div of yamabiko corporation .\ndirector ; managing officer ; division officer , agricultural machinery div of yamabiko corporation .\nrepresentative director president \uff06 c . e . o of yamabiko corporation . ( current position )\ndirector ; managing officer ; vice division officer , sales and marketing div of yamabiko corporation .\nyamabiko corporation , parent company of echo inc . , recently celebrated the production of 60 million\nyamabiko corporation , parent company of echo inc . , recently celebrated the production of 60 million engines\non 1 september 2008 , kioritz and shindaiwa merged under one holding company , the yamabiko corporation .\nshindaiwa ' s distributor in the u . k . : ariens company limitedope | shindaiwa | yamabiko corporation\ndirector ; executive managing officer , internal control ; division officer , product service div of yamabiko corporation .\noperating officer , corporate planning & internal control ; general manager , corporate planning dept of kioritz corporation . general manager , corporate planning dept of yamabiko corporation .\nmanaging director ; operating officer , corporate planning & internal control of yamabiko corporation . chairman of echo incorporated .\ndirector ; executive managing officer ; division officer , engineering div & institute of electronics research of yamabiko corporation .\noperating officer ; division officer , manufacturing div of yamabiko corporation . chairman of echo machinery\uff08shenzhen\uff09co . , ltd .\ndirector ; operating officer , corporate planning & internal control ; general manager , corporate planning dept of yamabiko corporation .\nrepresentative director & senior corporate advisor of tachi - s co . , ltd . outside director of yamabiko corporation .\ndirector ; operating officer ; division officer , manufacturing div of yamabiko corporation . chairman of echo machinery\uff08shenzhen\uff09co . , ltd .\nmanaging director ; operating officer , corporate planning & internal control & s\uff59\uff53\uff54\uff45\uff4d development of yamabiko corporation . chairman of echo incorporated .\ndirector ; executive managing officer , corporate planning & internal control & s\uff59\uff53\uff54\uff45\uff4d development of yamabiko corporation . chairman of echo incorporated .\ndirector ; senior managing officer ; division officer , manufacturing div of yamabiko corporation . chairman of echo machinery\uff08shenzhen\uff09co . , ltd .\ndirector ; executive managing officer , internal control ; division officer , product service div of yamabiko corporation . ( current position )\ndirector & senior corporate advisor of tachi - s co . , ltd . outside director of yamabiko corporation . ( current position )\ndirector ; senior executive managing officer ; division officer , engineering div & institute of electronics research of yamabiko corporation . ( current position )\nthe shindaiwa brand is owned by yamabiko corporation of japan . products are designed by yamabiko engineers , and engines are manufactured in japan for assembly in japan , and globally , to japanese standards . products are distributed by echo incorporated , a yamabiko subsidiary based outside of chicago , il usa .\ndirector ; executive managing officer , sales and marketing & system development ; division officer , international sales and marketing div of yamabiko corporation . chairman of echo incorporated .\nthe merger is being accelerated because of weakening world markets and rising costs , yamabiko executives said in a statement .\nboth echo and shindaiwa are well respected premium brands in the outdoor powerquipment industry ,\nsaid yasushi asamoto , chairman of yamabiko corporation .\ndirector ; senior executive managing officer , sales and marketing & system development ; division officer , international sales and marketing div of yamabiko corporation . chairman of echo incorporated .\nrepresentative director ; senior executive managing officer , sales and marketing & corporate planning ; division officer , international sales and marketing div of yamabiko corporation . chairman of echo incorporated .\nan audit corporation stated ' ' no opinion ' ' in the audit report .\noperating officer , corporate planning ; general manager , corporate planning dept of kioritz corporation .\nrepresentative director ; executive vice president , sales and marketing & corporate planning ; division officer , international sales and marketing div of yamabiko corporation . chairman of echo incorporated . ( current position )\noperating officer of kioritz corporation . president & c . e . o of echo incorporated .\ndata as of jul 09 2018 . currency figures normalised to yamabiko corp ' s reporting currency : japanese yen jpy\ndirector ; operating officer of kioritz corporation . president & c . e . o of echo incorporated .\noperating officer , corporate planning & internal control & quality assurance ; general manager , corporate planning dept of kioritz corporation .\ndirector ; division officer , manufacturing div ; operating officer of kioritz corporation . chairman of kioritz echo machinery\uff08shenzhen\uff09co . , ltd .\nyamabiko corporation is a manufacturing company . the company operates in three business divisions . the small - sized outdoor operation machinery and agricultural management machinery division is engaged in the manufacture and sale of small - sized outdoor operation machinery , including lawn mowers , chainsaws and power blowers , among . . . ( more )\nyamabiko corporation is a manufacturing company . the company operates in three business divisions . the small - sized outdoor operation machinery and agricultural management machinery division is engaged in the manufacture and sale of small - sized outdoor operation machinery , including lawn mowers , chainsaws and power blowers , among others ; agricultural management machinery , including power sprayers a\nyear on year yamabiko corp had revenues fall - 9 . 18 % from 113 . 35bn to 102 . 95bn , though the company grew net income 4 . 89 % from 4 . 70bn to 4 . 93bn .\nalso , shindaiwa inc . will close entirely by oct . 1 after it merges with echo inc . of lake zurich , ill . echo inc . is also a subsidiary of shindaiwa ' s parent , yamabiko corp . of tokyo .\nthe relationship between kioritz corporation and shindaiwa corporation , both of japan , started in may 2007 , with the announcement of a strategic alliance to explore product and operational synergies . the two companies then merged under one holding company in japan on december 1 , 2008 , about the same time worldwide economic conditions began to deteriorate . this ultimately led to the merger of the two operating companies in the u . s . and japan to reduce costs and grow the combined business .\nthe consolidation will also impact the north american operations of both companies . shindaiwa inc . of tualatin , or , will transfer sales and marketing responsibilities for europe , asia and the middle east back to japan as of april 1 , 2009 . it is their hope that eventually , all shindaiwa operations will be merged with echo , a subsidiary of kioritz corporation , in lake zurich , il . consolidation of the u . s . operations should be completed by october 1 , 2009 .\n) was a global manufacturer of forestry and agricultural machinery , as well as outdoor power equipment . the company was founded on 8 september 1947 , by the asamoto brothers , primarily to manufacture agricultural machinery . until 1971 , the company operated under the name , kyoritsu noki company . in 1971 , the kyoritsu noki company changed its name to the kioritz corporation and launched the cs - 302 , its first ' professional ' saw and the first to bear its distinctive orange casing . it began trading under the echo brand name in 1978 .\nthousands of professional arborists , landscapers and gardeners worldwide count on echo \u00ae every working day . they demand reliable and dependable tools that reduce fatigue , are comfortable to use and perform to the very highest professional standards .\nat echo , we take pride in the fact that every tool we manufacture is built to a professional standard . that\u2019s why every one of our tools comes with a five year warranty in domestic use or two year warranty for professionals .\nyou know that equipment designed in japan will be reliable . well built . dependable . professional . durable . japan is the home of technological craftsmanship and the nation has won international respect for its manufacturing expertise . this global standard also extends to the equipment we manufacture and we are proud to be counted among those companies that help japan maintain its reputation for the quality of its engineering and technology .\nafter a hard day\u2019s work with your echo tool , the only thing you need to think about is a job well done . you know next time you use it , it will start easily and will have the power and durability you need . you don\u2019t have to think about your echo tool \u2013 because we already have . our philosophy is simple \u2013 to produce professional quality products that meet the demands of the people who use them .\nour warranty is a statement of confidence . as a professional user , you have peace of mind that any echo power tool you purchase comes with a two year warranty * as standard . for domestic users , a five year warranty * is offered . homeowners want long - term durability just like the professionals \u2013 well - built product that you can buy with confidence .\nas a landscaping professional , you understand how expensive professional - grade equipment can be . in order to run your business profitably , it\u2019s important that you learn how to make the most of your equipment by getting the most out of it . one option is to purchase a power source designed to add a variety of attachments . adding [ \u2026 ]\neach month , receive tips on the top jobs needed in your garden as well as a wealth of information on a range of gardening topics . from sowing seeds to picking fruit , each month get access to information on the care and maintenance of your flowerbeds , vegetable plot and lawn\necho \u00ae \u00a9 all rights reserved . distributed in the uk by ariens company limited\nplease contact our partner ariens company limited , who distributes our extensive range of quality tools across the u . k . .\ndirector ; vice division officer engineering research and development div ; central research and development laboratory of shin - daiwa kogyo co . , ltd .\ndirector ; division officer engineering research and development div of shin - daiwa kogyo co . , ltd .\nexecutive director ; division officer engineering research and development div of shin - daiwa kogyo co . , ltd .\nexecutive managing director ; manufacturing div of tachi - s co . , ltd .\nrepresentative director , president & coo of tachi - s co . , ltd .\nrepresentative director ; chairman & ceo of tachi - s co . , ltd .\n5 years is a long time . longer than you\u2019ll get from most of the equipment you buy . that\u2019s because we stand behind our products . we build professional grade equipment and are proud of our engineering and manufacturing expertise . as a home owner , you want long term dependability enjoyed by professionals , and a well built product that you can buy with confidence .\nyes , you did read that right . you can have absolute confidence in our equipment . shindaiwa is designed to be durable and to do what you ask it , wherever you take it . not only that , our products are built to the highest standards of quality and performance . our warranty is our statement of confidence and our badge of honour .\nshindaiwa only builds equipment to one standard \u2013 professional . we manufacture products to suit the environment in which they will be used and the job they will be doing , and each piece of equipment is as durable as we can make it . we test our products in punishing conditions to ensure that they are capable of whatever you demand from them . so even if you don\u2019t use shindaiwa equipment professionally , the products you buy are already being used by people who do .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nyou are about to leave urltoken and be transferred to the gardner inc . website . gardner inc . is an authorized distributor of echo inc . products and is solely responsible for the content , fulfillment and privacy policies of parts ordered online .\nyou are about to leave urltoken and be transferred to our branded apparel website . urltoken is managed by powertex sportswear , inc . which is solely responsible for the content , fulfillment and privacy policies of items ordered\nimportant notice on recall of echo cs - 280tes and cs - 281wes chain saws with specific oil pump system sold in europe .\nthree trade shows in austria , from 27th apr . to 11th may , 2017\ntrade show , agro in braga , portugal from march 23 - 26 , 2017 .\ntrade show , groene sector vakbeurs held in hardenberg from january 10 - 12 , 2017 .\ntrade show , kabul international agfair held on october 19 - 21 , 2016 .\ntrade show ,\nsalonvert\nin saint - ch\u00e9ron ( france ) from 20th to 22nd september 2016 .\ntrade show\ndemo - groen / demo - vert\nin brussels on monday 12th & tuesday 13th of september 2016 .\nfor all the happy fathers that received a chainsaw for their father ' s day .\nreuters , the news and media division of thomson reuters , is the world\u2019s largest international multimedia news provider reaching more than one billion people every day . reuters provides trusted business , financial , national , and international news to professionals via thomson reuters desktops , the world ' s media organizations , and directly to consumers at urltoken and via reuters tv . learn more about thomson reuters products :\nall quotes delayed a minimum of 15 minutes . see here for a complete list of exchanges and delays .\nfor inquiries related to this message please contact support . for sales inquiries , please visit urltoken\nif you believe this to be in error , please confirm below that you are not a robot by clicking\ni ' m not a robot\nbelow .\nplease make sure your browser supports javascript and cookies and that you are not blocking them from loading . for more information you can review the terms of service and cookie policy .\ndata delayed at least 20 minutes , as of jul 09 2018 07 : 00 bst .\nyou must be a registered user to save alerts . please sign in or register .\nnd speed sprayers , among others . the general industrial machinery division is engaged in the manufacture and sale of power generators , welding machines and cutting machines , among others . the others division is engaged in the provision of after service parts and accessories for the company and others ' products .\nall content on urltoken is for your general information and use only and is not intended to address your particular requirements . in particular , the content does not constitute any form of advice , recommendation , representation , endorsement or arrangement by ft and is not intended to be relied upon by users in making ( or refraining from making ) any specific investment or other decisions .\nany information that you receive via urltoken is at best delayed intraday data and not\nreal time\n. share price information may be rounded up / down and therefore not entirely accurate . ft is not responsible for any use of content by you outside its scope as stated in the ft terms & conditions .\nmarkets data delayed by at least 15 minutes . \u00a9 the financial times ltd . ft and \u2018financial times\u2019 are trademarks of the financial times ltd . the financial times and its journalism are subject to a self - 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( 300 million yen until dec . 31 , 2009 )\nall echo products are designed and manufactured to japanese standards . the japanese flag designates products manufactured in japan .\nthis flag icon , displayed throughout the catalog , designates products assembled in the usa , with japanese - made engines .\nthis action might not be possible to undo . are you sure you want to continue ?\nin its founding year , the company launched a revolutionary engine - powered manual crop duster . until the 1960s , the company concentrated on the manufacture of power dusters , mist blowers and other pest control machinery . the first kyoritsu noki brushcutter was introduced in 1960 and three years later , the company launched its first chainsaw , the echo cs - 80 , and the first kyoritsu noki tool to bear the\necho\nbrand name . in 1970 , kyoritsu claimed to have ' revolutionised ' outdoor cleaning with the pb - 9 , a backpack power blower . the echo brand of hand - held petrol powered tools including chainsaws , brushcutters , hedge trimmers and leaf blowers are manufactured in yokosuka and morioka , with other major plants in shenzhen , china and lake zurich , illinois .\nimportant notice on recall of shindaiwa 280ts and 280tcs chain saws with specific oil pump system sold in europe .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 / / en\nurltoken\nshindaiwa is known worldwide as a legendary leader in the design and manufacture of high - performance professional japanese quality brushcutters and trimmers for the outdoor power equipment industry .\nmarketed to professional users who demand and appreciate high quality products , shindaiwa products are known for optimum performance and durability . every product is researched , developed and tested by skilled engineers and then manufactured using the hgihest quality components available so when it\u2019s used on the jobsite , it performs day in and day out .\nthe company\u2019s long history includes the development of some of the industry\u2019s most iconic products , such as the t27 and t270 trimmers , the bp35 backpack brushcutter and the b45 brushcutter . these innovative products were followed by the b530 , b450 , c350 , and c230 , all of which continue today as shindaiwa\u2019s biggest sellers in latin america . today shindaiwa offers a variety of products , including brushcutters , trimmers , chain saws , motorized sprayers , blowers , hedge trimmers , and more . shindaiwa equipment is powered by dependable two - stroke engine technology , which is well suited for the latin american market .\nthe strategy is to continue high - quality manufacturing at the lowest possible cost . the potential for increased efficiency through combined sourcing and manufacturing is significant . evaluation and implementation is underway but will likely not be completed anytime soon .\nthe absolute impact on pricing is yet to be determined . however , dealers and customers should rest assured that the echo and shindaiwa brands are positioned to be competitive long into the future .\nthis is another exciting benefit of the merger . the combined engineering groups bring more design resource and capability to both brands . in addition , we now have the unique ability to create products for each brand that complement each other , instead of compete against each other . this allows each brand to maintain its own \u201cpersona\u201d in the market . it also provides incentive for dealers to carry both brands , rather than one or the other .\nthis is a case where distribution and marketing strategies must work hand - in - hand . one of the fundamental marketing objectives of this merger is that the brands complement each other . distribution needs to be able to execute this concept in order to be successful . the only way to do that is to have a single distributor handling both brands . this allows the salesman to help the dealer choose products that best suit his customers\u2019 needs , regardless of brand . unfortunately , that means some distributors will lose a line in order to execute the strategy .\ndealers stand to be the big winners . all dealers will have access to both brands . for shindaiwa dealers , they will have access to a variety of products from echo including high - end homeowner products , an expanded lineup of chainsaws , power pruners and our new bed redefiner , just to name a few . echo dealers will also benefit by having access to shindaiwa\u2019s lineup of full - featured professional products , including the highest - performance blowers in the market . even better , distributors will be able to offer the two brands in a single program that allows dealers pricing , freight , inventory and advertising advantages . this comes from working with a single distributor instead of two competing distributors .\nhow will the lines be branded in the u . s . and japan ?\nboth the echo and shindaiwa brands are alive and well . both have strong equity in their respective target markets and loyal customer bases and will continue into the future . marketing for shindaiwa has always been handled through the portland headquarters . they have done a good job positioning , building and promoting the brand . the brand will now be marketed out of lake zurich , il , separately with its own strategy , personality and feel . marketing the brand outside of the americas has been transferred back to japan .\nshindaiwa inc . , a tualatin seller of outdoor power equipment , will lay off of 37 of its 92 employees because it will surrender sales and marketing in europe , asia and the middle east to its japanese parent company , a shindaiwa executive said today .\nthe layoffs were announced to employees on march 16 and will be complete by wednesday , said greg imus , shindaiwa ' s vice president of sales , marketing and technical services . he said the company had not decided how many of shindaiwa inc . ' s remaining 55 employees will be offered the chance to transfer to echo .\nthis whole merger was just decided on in january ,\nimus said .\nwe ' re kind of on the fast track of trying to organize everything .\nthe merger of these operations will result in an efficient organization with lower costs , allowing both brands to be even more competitive in the north and south american markets .\nuse of and / or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our user agreement ( updated 5 / 25 / 18 ) and privacy policy and cookie statement ( updated 5 / 25 / 18 ) .\n\u00a9 2018 advance local media llc . all rights reserved ( about us ) . the material on this site may not be reproduced , distributed , transmitted , cached or otherwise used , except with the prior written permission of advance local .\ncommunity rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site .\nyou must have javascript enabled in your browser to utilize the functionality of this website .\nall comments are vetted by canadian rental service editorial staff before posting . comments soliciting business or promoting specific products or services will not be posted . defamatory or abusive language will result in banning from the site .\nwe are using cookies to give you the best experience on our website . by continuing to use the site , you agree to the use of cookies . to find out more , read our privacy policy ."]}
{"id": 55862, "summary": [{"text": "early light international ( holdings ) ltd. ( \u65ed\u65e5\u570b\u969b\u63a7\u80a1\u6709\u9650\u516c\u53f8 ) , through its subsidiary early light industrial co. , limited \u65ed\u65e5\u5be6\u696d\u6709\u9650\u516c\u53f8 , is the largest manufacturer of toys in the world and a significant player in the consumer products sector .", "topic": 31}, {"text": "the company was founded by current ceo and chairman , dr. francis choi . ", "topic": 18}], "title": "early light international ( holdings ) ltd .", "paragraphs": ["get email updates for the latest jobs containing early light international ( holdings ) ltd in all locations . . . show all\nearly light international ( holdings ) ltd . welcomes enquiries regarding new business opportunities and feedback about any of the group\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s various endeavours .\nearly light international centre , no . 9 ka fu close , sheung shui , hong kong\nformer director of coates group holdings pty ltd ( from january 2008 to july 2013 ) .\n5 / f early light intl center , no . 9 ka fu close , hong kong\n1962 - aviation furnishings international ltd was founded in dorking , uk by mr macintosh .\nhe recently bought into hong kong - listed town health international holdings , becoming its vice chairman .\nearly light international ( holdings ) ltd group has secured 100 percent interest in the iconic australian exchange centre , in the heart of sydney\u2019s financial core for $ 335 million on a fully leased 4 . 5 percent yield from an offshore institutional investor , managed by investa .\nfurther expansion in china , early light had grown to become one of the largest toys manufactures in the world . the total factory area of early light in china reached 20 million square feet with over 70 , 000 employees during peak production periods .\nbeginning in 1972 , the history of early light international ( holdings ) ltd . spans nearly four decades of sustained growth . from our core manufacturing business , we have evolved a strategically diverse portfolio that also includes property , jewelry and the automotive industry . these are some of the milestones we have achieved since our founding .\nhong kong - mattel\u2019s latest recall has jolted the business empire of hong kong toy tycoon francis choi chee ming . the billionaire\u2019s early light\ninternational art center is not the family\u2019s only corporate entity with mossack fonseca . giuseppe nahmad also created swinton international ltd , which was registered in the british virgin islands in august 1992 .\nearly light industrial co was established in hong kong as a manufacturer of toys . our first factory was located in the kwun tong industrial area .\n2013 - in october 2013 , maccarthy aviation holdings announced that the business and assets had been purchased by berwick industries ltd , part of the berwick group .\ngoodyear sells nearly all of its food and industrial films business to huntsman holdings corporation .\ngoodyear and pacific dunlop ltd . form south pacific tyres ltd . , with manufacturing and retailing operations in australia , new zealand , and new guinea .\n1964 . the russell and abney report on the action of light on water colours .\nchoi claims his employees became suspicious early last summer when they realized that a subcontractor had failed repeatedly to pick up the approved paint that it was required to buy from early light . mattel says it tested early light ' s sarge die - cast toy cars as part of an annual protocol and found traces of lead , also confirmed by early light ' s own tests . mattel then recalled 436 , 000 tainted sarge cars . the problem was worse at the rival factory that was shut down ; it had made 1 . 5 million fisher - price character toys recalled by mattel .\nborn in guangdong province , which borders hong kong , choi owes much of his rise in business to mattel . his early days as a sale agent and manufacturer of snoopy products allowed him to set up early light international holdings in 1994 , the core of his toy empire . in recent years , he made bundles of cash by branching out into hong kong\u0092s resurgent real estate sector and making bets on pharmaceutical and health products .\ngadsden , alabama plant begins an expansion to keep up with demand for light truck tires .\ngoodyear ultra grip ice wrt winter tire for suvs and light trucks introduced in north america .\nventia is a dedicated services company created in early 2015 through the integration . . .\nmattel said his company early light subcontracted the painting of parts of the cars toys to another china - based vendor , hong li da . the use of paint containing lead resulted from hong li da\u0092s decision to source paint from a non - authorized third - party supplier , in violation of mattel\u0092s requirement for it to use paint supplied directly by early light .\naccording to ben azar , director of capital transactions and cross border investments at savills , \u201cthis asset generated immediate interest from our high net worth network of offshore investors from china , hong kong , singapore and japan , due to its long wale , strong tenant covenant and 100 percent freehold interest\u201d . dr francis choi chee - ming , is the founder and chairman of the early light international ( holdings ) ltd group , which has a solid presence in hong kong and mainland china , servicing international and local needs .\nthe recall of the sarge toy results from mattel\u2019s increased investigation and ongoing testing procedures following the 2 august recall of select fisher - price toys . the toy was produced by early light industrial co . , ltd ( early light ) , one of mattel\u2019s contract manufacturing facilities in china , which subcontracted the painting of parts of the toy to another vendor , hong li da plastic cement products facility ( hld ) , also in china . while the painting subcontractor , hld , was required to utilise paint supplied directly from early light , it instead violated mattel\u2019s standards and utilised paint from a non - authorised third - party supplier .\na joint venture is announced with india ' s ceat ltd . to build tires .\nformer director of gresham partners holdings limited and gresham partners group limited ( from 2009 to 2017 ) .\nearly the next year , at a sotheby\u2019s auction in london , a company called tricornio holdings sold a painting by pierre bonnard called \u201cdans le cabinet de toilette . \u201d another company , heredia holdings , signed an agreement with sotheby\u2019s to sell a painting by marc chagall , \u201c\u201dles com\u00e9diens . \u201d a third company , talara holdings , put up for auction a chagall painting called \u201cle violoniste bleu . \u201d\noct 2010 d . light named 100th object in \u201ca history of the world in 100 objects\u201d .\nthe mossack fonseca records indicate the nahmads were early adopters of the benefits of offshoring art .\nnational flag carrier iceland air has awarded mac interiors ( formerly maccarthy aviation holdings ltd ) a significant contract to provide lavatory upgrade kits for two b737 - 800 and one b737 - 700 aircraft .\ngoodyear wins tire manufacturing innovation of the year award from tire technology international magazine .\ncimic group limited ( formerly leighton holdings limited ) was founded in 1949 , listed on the . . .\ngo to chapter 4 of the international petroleum cartel ,\njoint control through common ownership - - the iraq petroleum co . , ltd . ,\npp . 47 - 112\napplication for approval of the westmont aged care services ltd , anmf and hsu enterprise agreement 2018 .\nthe nahmads are not the only prominent art collecting clan that has found their offshore holdings embroiled in legal actions .\ndebica launches passio passenger car tire for sale in poland and other international export markets .\nformer director of qwest communications international inc ( from september 2005 to april 2011 ) .\nthe above method can be adopted anywhere , indoors or out , when the light is poor .\nthe paintings all arrived by summer 1941 . photo by kind permission of brb ( residuary ) ltd .\nthe market for the highly popular aquatred tire expands with introduction of the wrangler aquatred for light trucks and suvs .\nq8 : seeking international growth often has both high moments and dark ( low ) moments . briefly describe one high moment and one dark ( low ) moment in seeking international growth .\nunder the jct standard terms , once the first default notice has been served , the architect / ca has no right to serve a further default notice if the default is repeated , but it is entitled to terminate the contract : robin ellis ltd v vinexsa international ltd [ 2003 ] blr 372 .\nnew type of blimp built for u . s . navy for use in aircraft early - warning system .\narizona holdings , including goodyear farms , litchfield park , and westinghouse - goodyear properties , are sold to suncor development corporation .\nlicence creative commons attribution - pas d ' utilisation commerciale - pas de modification 4 . 0 international\napplication for approval of the 3m australia pty ltd - distrubution centre & national union of workers collective agreement 2017 .\nfrancis choi , chief executive officer of early light international holdings limited , albert yeung , chairman of emperor group , stanley ho , managing director of sociedade de jogos de macau , and hong kong action film star jackie chan push button during the lighting ceremony for the hotel animacao imperial and companhia de telecomunicacoes de macau ( ctm ) at the tower and convention center in macau , 25 august 2005 . the hotel animacao imperial will be inaugurated at the end of the year .\ncimic group limited ( asx : cim ) is one of the world\u2019s leading international contractors . . .\nthe billionaire\u0092s early light industrial co . was named tuesday by mattel as the supplier of nearly half a million die - cast vehicles found to contain \u0093impermissible levels of lead , \u0094 which can lead to brain damage and other health risks for children .\ncopyright \u00a9 2018 bennett , coleman & co . ltd . all rights reserved . for reprint rights : times syndication service\natul gupta \u2013 the middle brother business position : managing director , sahara holdings , non - executive director , comair , executive chairperson , tna media . stakes : sahara holdings : 16 % , oakbay investments : 30 % , islandsite investment : 25 % oakbay investments : 40 %\nin the absence of such a clause , the position seems unclear . it has been held that a party may , prima facie , rely both on its contractual and common law rights , without thereby affirming the contract . see : stocznia gdynia sa v gearbulk holdings ltd [ 2009 ] ewca civ 75 , dalkia utilities services plc v celtech international ltd [ 2006 ] 1 lloyd\u2018s rep . 599 , shell egypt west manzala gmbh v dana gas egypt ltd [ 2010 ] ewhc 465 ( comm ) . however , each of these cases is fact specific and careful consideration should be given to the principles applied in each of these authorities .\nair treads forms a joint venture with mitsui & company ltd . of japan to serve the expanding aviation tire business in asia .\nthe address is gratispool co ltd , william street , glasgow c3 . the slogan is now\nkeeps your camera active .\n3 . basrah petroleum co . , ltd . , 75 - year concession covering the province of basrah , granted in 1938 .\nmr . lo yuk sui is executive chairman of the board , chief executive officer , managing director of regal hotels international holdings ltd . mr . lo has been the managing director and the chairman of the predecessor listed company of the group since 1984 and 1987 respectively . mr . lo was designated as the chief executive officer of the company in 2007 . he is also an executive director , the chairman and the chief executive officer of century city international holdings limited ( \u201cccihl\u201d ) ( the ultimate listed holding company of the company ) , paliburg holdings limited ( \u201cphl\u201d ) ( the immediate listed holding company of the company ) and cosmopolitan international holdings limited ( \u201ccosmopolitan\u201d ) ( the listed fellow subsidiary of the company ) , and a non - executive director and the chairman of regal portfolio management limited ( \u201drpml\u201d ) , the manager of regal real estate investment trust ( the listed subsidiary of the company ) . mr . lo is a qualified architect . in his capacity as the chief executive officer , mr . lo oversees the overall policy and decision making of the group .\nmr . wong chi keung is independent non - executive director of regal hotels international holdings ltd . mr . wong is also an independent non - executive director of ccihl and phl . he holds a master\u2019s degree in business administration from the university of adelaide in australia . he is a fellow member of hong kong institute of certified public accountants , the association of chartered certified accountants and cpa australia and an associate member of the institute of chartered secretaries and administrators and the chartered institute of management accountants . mr . wong is also a responsible officer for asset management , advising on securities and advising on corporate finance for greater china capital limited under the sfo . mr . wong was an executive director , the deputy general manager , group financial controller and company secretary of guangzhou investment company limited ( now known as \u201cyuexiu property company limited\u201d ) , a company listed on the stock exchange , for over ten years . he is also an independent non - executive director and a member of the audit committee of asia orient holdings limited , asia standard international group limited , china nickel resources holdings company limited , china ting group holdings limited , enm holdings limited , golden eagle retail group limited , tpv technology limited , yuan heng gas holdings limited and zhuguang holdings group company limited , all of which are companies listed on the stock exchange . mr . wong has over 31 years of experience in finance , accounting and management .\nwhere the contract requires service of a default notice prior to a termination notice , there must be a \u201csensible connection\u201d between the two notices both in content and time : architectural installation services ltd v james gibbons windows ltd 46 b . l . r . 91 .\none of the transactions provides a clue to the identity of marie voridis . on october 22 , 2004 , voridis transferred all rights to an oil painting by pierre - auguste renoir known in english as \u201cthe seamstress\u201d to talara holdings . a few weeks later , talara holdings transferred the painting back to voridis .\nin less than two years after entering international racing competition , goodyear wins the 24 hours of le mans , france .\nacquired halewinner ltd . and fastwheel motors , strengthening the group ' s strategically diverse portfolio . all plants awarded iso9001 : 2008 certification .\norix ' s initial expansion occurred during the period of sustained economic growth in japan during the 1960s and lasted through to the early 1970s .\nour vast product range covers all aircraft interiors , and is diversified from original aircraft production offerings to the light weight replacement components and easy maintenance alternatives .\nany action taken to determine the nature or properties of materials used in any kinds of cultural holdings or in their housing , handling or treatment , any action taken to understand and control the causes of deterioration and any action taken to better the condition of such holdings . [ author\u2019s emphasis ] ( bewer 2010 , 250 )\nearly light is one of the world ' s leading original equipment manufacturers ( oem ) and original design manufacturers ( odm ) of toys and consumer products , serving a variety of prominent global clients since 1972 . the company ' s advanced manufacturing facilities in shenzhen and shaoguan cover approximately 25 million square feet , with a peak capacity of over 450 assembly lines and 70 , 000 skilled workers . early light is further vertically integrated to incorporate manufacturing - related services such as prototyping models and tool making . in tandem with its r & d department , the company strives to innovate new products backed by iso9001 : 2008 certification and in compliance with the care process of the international council of toy industries ( icti ) .\nin 1957 the gratispool ' ultra rapid ' film was credited with a speed of 100asa in daylight and 25asa in tungsten light . this implies the film was more sensitive to blue than to red light i . e . orthochromatic ( not equally sensitive to all visible wavelengths i . e . not panchromatic ) .\ngoodyear wins the tire technology of the year award from the publishers of tire technology international for the goodyear ultragrip ice + tire .\n32 . concessions held by the general asphalt co . date from as early as 1910 . control of these concessions passed to a subsidiary of royal dutch - shell , burlington investment co . , ltd . . in the income of which general asphalt . owned a 24 . 8 percent interest . burlington controlled the caribbean petroleum co . ( 100 percent ) , colon developrnent co . , ltd . ( 75 percent ) . and venezuelan oil concessions , ltd . ( extent of control not stated ) . shell ' s venezuelan interests have since been held by these companies and their successors . a minority interest ( 25 percent ) in the colon development co . , ltd . , was held during the 1920 ' s by an american company , carib syndicate . ltd . , and an attiliate . general asphalt ' s interest in shell ' s properties was reduced to a royalty basis in 1923 .\nms . kan lai kuen , cpa , is independent non - executive director of regal hotels international holdings ltd . she is also an independent non - executive director of cosmopolitan . ms . kan is a shareholder and the managing director of asia investment management limited providing corporate advisory and investment management services and asia investment research limited involving in research work in hong kong and china based companies . she is a licensed investment adviser under the securities and futures ordinance of hong kong ( the \u201csfo\u201d ) and a responsible officer of asia investment management limited , asia investment research limited and lotus asset management limited . she will cease to be a responsible officer of lotus asset management limited with effect from 1st april , 2015 . she has over 20 years of experience in corporate finance and is well experienced in both the equity and debt markets . she held various senior positions in international and local banks and financial institutions . ms . kan is a fellow member of the association of chartered certified accountants , a fellow member of the cpa australia and an associate member of the hong kong institute of certified public accountants . she is a fellow member of the hong kong institute of directors . ms . kan is also an independent non - executive director of china energine international ( holdings ) limited , shimao property holdings limited and shougang concord international enterprises company limited , all of which are companies listed on the stock exchange , and an independent director of avic international maritime holdings limited , a company listed on singapore exchange securities trading limited .\nas for new business , orix launched the concession * 2 business in 2015 , obtaining the rights to operate kansai international airport and osaka international airport jointly with the french airport operator vinci airports , establishing kansai airports , and taking part in the operation of both airports .\nit is believed gratispool purchased their light sensitised ' fast ' bromide paper negative ' film ' material from criterion , a company based at the arclight works of e . n . mason & sons , ltd , colchester ( formed in 1905 ) . at some later date , post - world war ii , it is understood to have come from kodak . later still , around the mid - 1960s , gratispool black & white film became a conventional celluloid type , printable by transmitted light .\nmr . ng kwai kai is executive director of regal hotels international holdings ltd . he joined the group in 1985 and appointed to the board in 1998 . mr . ng is a chartered secretary and is in charge of the corporate finance , company secretarial and administrative functions of the century city group . he is also an executive director and the chief operating officer of ccihl , an executive director of phl and cosmopolitan , and a non - executive director of rpml .\nii . anglo - iranian oil co . , ltd . ( originally anglo - persian oil co . , ltd . ) , original concession to william d ' arcy in 1901 revised to a 60 - year concession in 1933 covering 100 , 000 square miles in iran . the company is owned by - -\niii . kuwait oil co . ltd . , 75 - year concession granted in 1934 , covering all of sheikhdom of kuwait . company is owned by - -\nnew speedwalk / speedramp installations completed at cleveland hopkins international airport ; standiford field in louisville , kentucky , and meriden square in meriden , connecticut .\nif the nahmads had signed the documents as the owners of international art center , they would have likely lost the legal protection the company provided .\nin 1951 , gratispool ltd were operating out of 207 william street , glasgow , c . 3 ( pre - dates the st margaret ' s place address ) .\nsimsbury international appears to have been created solely for the ganz transaction . it was incorporated in april 1997 . a month later it purchased the collection .\ngiuseppe nahmad registered international art center sa in 1995 through the swiss bank ubs and the geneva office of mossack fonseca . it may have existed in another form prior to that date . a document in the mossack fonseca files mentions international art center acquiring the pastel \u201cdanseuses\u201d by edgar degas in october 1989 .\nthe pictures alongside are believed to show the clydeholm premises . the version far left was taken in 1998 , and sent to me by john waco of bbc sound & light , scotland .\nmr . wan tze wai is executive director of regal hotels international holdings ltd . , since march 1 , 2010 . mr . wan has been with the century city group for over 20 years and is the group financial controller of the century city group . mr . wan holds a bachelor\u2019s degree in commerce from the university of new south wales in australia . he is a member of hong kong institute of certified public accountants and cpa australia . mr . wan has over 30 years of experience in finance and accounting field .\nin 1981 , the gratispool company was sold to 3m ' s photographic division , the date presumably reflecting the year of geoffrey & edrei stead ' s 50th wedding anniversary . 3m continued to use the company name gratispool international holdings ltd , but only kept the organisation until the end of october 1986 before selling off the various parts of the business . 3m attempted to operate the finglas laboratory ( dublin ) for a while but eventually shut it down . mail - orders were then transferred to the glasgow laboratory at clydeholm road .\nthe bulk sensitised paper was made up into roll film ' spools ' , by hand . although the ' spools ' could be developed by most anyone using normal film developer etc . the resulting ' paper ' negatives had to be printed by gratispool ' s own purpose designed reflected light enlargers ( richard stead recalls that his father ' s reflected light enlargers used 1000watt bulbs ) .\nprofessor japhet sebastian law is independent non - executive director of regal hotels international holdings ltd . , effective june 18 , 2012 . professor law obtained his ph . d . in mechanical / industrial engineering from the university of texas at austin in 1976 . he joined the chinese university of hong kong in 1986 and was a professor in the department of decision sciences and managerial economics and the director of the aviation policy and research center until his retirement since august 2012 . he was also the associate dean and subsequently the dean of the faculty of business administration of the chinese university of hong kong from 1993 to 2002 . prior to returning to hong kong , professor law was the director of operations research at the cullen college of engineering and director of graduate studies in industrial engineering at the university of houston , and he was also involved with the united states space program in his career with mcdonnell douglas and ford aerospace in the united states . professor law has acted as a consultant for various corporations in hong kong and overseas . . professor law is currently an independent non - executive director of beijing capital international airport company limited , binhai investment company limited , global digital creations holdings limited , shanghai la chapelle fashion co . , ltd . , shougang fushan resources group limited , tianjin binhai teda logistics ( group ) corporation limited and tianjin port development holdings limited , all of which are companies listed on the stock exchange . professor law has also served on various committees and boards of international organisations , including the association to advance collegiate schools of business , graduate management admission council and oxfam international .\nlargest installation to date of memory belt completed at the u . s . postal department ' s new air mail facility at san francisco ' s international airport .\ndating from 1977 through 2015 , the files include the biggest known cache of inside information on the connections between the international trade in art and offshore secrecy jurisdictions .\ngeoff has been an active member of the international bar association ( international litigation ) and is currently the australian chair of that committee . geoff has also been a member of the new south wales law society professional conduct review tribunal and undertaken work for a range of charitable and not - for - profit organisations over many years .\ntozun : \u201cin the early days , to preserve capital , we chose not to hire senior , local management \u2013 we did everything ourselves , and travelled almost non - stop to develop new markets . we achieved early success , but it was only after we recruited experienced , local management who were continuously engaged with local partners in our markets that we could begin to scale rapidly . \u201d\nwashington - - the u . s . consumer product safety commission has issued a voluntary recall for off - road motorcycles manufactured by ktm and action figure sets from toy century industrial ltd .\nicom - cc [ international council of museums \u2013 conservation committee ] . 2008 . icom - cc resolution on terminology \u2013 english . paris : icom - cc . urltoken\npossibly gratispool found it difficult to print dense paper negatives by reflected light and so the warning may have been as much to help gratispool ' s printers as it was to help the users of the film .\nby the latter 1930s , it is believed at least three companies were in existence , being geoffery ' s modern studios ltd , the pc developing and printing company and also the fledgling gratispool .\nthe offshore entities are interconnected , their use a family affair . giuseppe nahmad had power of attorney over international art center\u2019s ubs bank account as early as 1995 . david and ezra could also sign for the company\u2019s bank account at ubs . for a company bank account with citibank two years later , giuseppe co - signed with his brother ezra nahmad , the documents show .\nin the early 1800s , the united states witnessed the birth of the railroad industry and along with it , dramatic changes in american society and business . what was life like before and after the railroads ?\naround the early twenties , however , an entirely new set of factors led the standard oil companies to reverse their traditional policy of disinterestedness in foreign reserves . these new factors may be summarized as follows :\nin respect of the content of the notice , it is advisable to refer specifically to the clauses of the contract as well as their content when drafting notices , as although a purposive interpretation will be given to notices , a reasonable recipient of the notice must be left in no doubt as to its meaning ( see reinwood ltd v l brown & sons ltd [ 2008 ] ukhl 12 ) .\nit is not by chance that the protagonists of this early history of preventive conservation ended up working on this common project and vision for the profession . they all recognized that interdisciplinary collaboration was paramount to ensuring the long - term conservation of museum collections and cultural heritage at large . although the integration of the work of curators with that of scientists had been slow and at times uneasy throughout the 19th and early 20\ngoodyear introduces the 300 series unisteel commercial truck tire system , several new light truck tires , a broad market touring tire , automotive and industrial hose products with environmental benefits , and quieter , more efficient v - belts .\nmr . fan tung is executive director of regal hotels international holdings ltd . he was appointed to the board in 2002 . mr . fan is a qualified architect . he has been with the group since 1987 and is primarily in charge of the property investment and development businesses and the hotel project works of the group . mr . fan is also an executive director of ccihl , an executive director and the chief operating officer of phl and a non - executive director of rpml . mr . fan is involved in the property development , architectural design and project management functions as well as overseeing the building construction business of the phl group .\npost - 1975 , ron houslip , while on the gratispool board in his capacity as sales director of the merged company ~ gratispool international holdings ~ pushed for the creation of what became a successful chain of small shops called ' supasnaps ' . these outlets were rapidly set up ; the aim was 12 stores a month . the first shop opened in wokingham in 1978 and by the end of 1984 there were 350 shops nationwide .\nthe sale came with a side - deal . if the auction for the works brought a higher price , the owner of simsbury international and spink & son would share in the difference .\nbecause of these national and colonial policies , therefore , attempts by american companies to obtain crude oil concessions in asia had been largely unsuccessful , and , in 1920 , the holdings of these companies were negligible in both europe and asia . in the foreign countries of the western hemisphere , however , similar political and private barriers did not exist , and in the early 1920 ' s american companies became actively interested in oil concessions in venezuela , colombia , and peru .\ngerry connolly ( aka mr coronet ) tells me it is a rebranded coronet conway ' popular ' , actually made by standard cameras ltd . , birmingham ,\nwho were part of coronet ' s empire\n.\norix corporation was established on april 17 , 1964 in osaka , japan as orient leasing co . , ltd . by three trading companies and five banks that included nichimen , nissho and iwai ( presently sojitz corporation ) , the sanwa bank ( presently mufg bank , ltd . ) , toyo trust & banking ( presently mitsubishi ufj trust and bank corporation ) , the industrial bank of japan and nippon kangyo bank ( presently mizuho bank , ltd . ) , and the bank of kobe ( presently sumitomo mitsui banking corporation ) . the company ' s name was changed to orix corporation in 1989 . orix began operations with a 13 - member staff , including current senior chairman yoshihiko miyauchi , who at the time had just recently learned the leasing business through a cooperative arrangement with u . s . leasing international inc . in the united states .\ntozun : \u201can entirely new group of \u2018social impact investors\u2019 emerged in response to our focus on deploying for - profit , private sector approaches to solve poverty and economic development problems in the developing world . the early leaders in impact investing \u2013 gray ghost ventures , the acumen fund and the omidyar network \u2013 were among d . light\u2019s early investors . established venture capital firms like nexus and draper fisher jurvetson were attracted to these innovative models . catalytic philanthropic and grant capital was deployed in certain high - risk or long time frame areas of market formation . the emergence of a \u2018new generation\u2019 of young professionals who want to express their values through their work has created a dynamic pool of educated , talented professionals . d . light is packed with skilled , passionate people attracted by the chance to work with a high calibre team of committed professionals making a transformative difference in our customers\u2019 lives \u2013 and to create an entirely new market . \u201d\nreuters , the news and media division of thomson reuters , is the world\u2019s largest international multimedia news provider reaching more than one billion people every day . reuters provides trusted business , financial , national , and international news to professionals via thomson reuters desktops , the world ' s media organizations , and directly to consumers at urltoken and via reuters tv . learn more about thomson reuters products :\nin 1988 , orix acquired the hankyu braves , one of 12 professional baseball teams in japan , now called the orix buffaloes , which helps to raise name recognition and promote orix ' s corporate image . in 1989 , orix introduced a corporate identity program and changed its name to orix corporation from orient leasing co . , ltd . to reflect its increasingly international profile and diversification into financial services other than leasing .\na typical subcontractor for choi operates on a big scale . it might employ 1 , 000 workers and own 30 massive injection - molding machines . at the height in 2006 early light subcontractors were responsible for as much as 40 % of its production capacity . that share fell to 25 % last year after choi ' s second factory opened . the goal is to lower that share to 10 % this year before eliminating the subcontractors and putting all production under one roof .\nalso in attendance was essop pahad , former minister in the presidency under thabo mbeki , who serves on the board of sahara holdings . pahad once held a seat on the board of tna media . his magazine , the thinker , received funding from the guptas .\ngratispool was arguably the first , and certainly the most famous , of the uk photographic film processing companies that dealt directly with the public via mail order . in various guises they operated from the early 1930s through to the early 1980s , whereafter the company was sold to a succession of new owners over the next 20years , during which time the gratispool brand name disappeared . increasing competition from high street colour printing facilities , and ultimately the digital era , lead to the demise of what had once been a substantial international organisation . i must thank farquhar mckenzie , a former gratispool emloyee , for providing much of the information on the post - 1981 dissolution of the previous gratispool ' empire ' . the early history of gratispool , through to the 1970s , has come to me from martin and richard stead , and michael adler and suzanne lipschitz ( n\u00e9e adler ) , all being offspring of gratispool ' s originators .\nin 1995 , swinton international authorized david nahmad to negotiate the sale of five paintings it owned - an oil on panel by picasso , \u201cdanseuses\u201d by degas , two oils on canvas by henri matisse and an oil on canvas by raoul dufy . some of the paintings subsequently went on auction at sotheby\u2019s identified as being from a \u201cprivate collection . \u201d two of the paintings had been the property of international art center .\nthe system consisted of a single 25 - meter pipe mounted 5 meters from the floor , fitted with fish - tail gas jets on either side . the jets were ignited by a pilot light that travelled on a track below ( fig . 3 ) .\n( 1956 ) . building on scott\u2019s approach , plenderleith developed new preventive conservation guidance in relation to storage conditions , temperature , relative humidity , light , dust , biological attacks , damage caused by the public and on the importance of on - going collections maintenance .\nbut secret records obtained by the international consortium of investigative journalists , the german newspaper s\u00fcddeutsche zeitung and other media partners suggests the statement is a legal sleight of hand designed to obscure the true owners of the painting .\nas the case progressed , emails flew back and forth between glanc and mossack fonseca , the leaked documents show . every time a motion came from international art center , the stand - in directors had to sign .\ncoronet made a box camera named ' conway ' between the 1930s and 1955 but with several face - lifts that changed its appearance . i believe this one is the final appearance , so the gratispool camera might date from the early to mid 1950s .\nthe images in the row above and to the right are by courtesy of tony pritchard . the are front & rear ( and side ) views taken from early gratispool 8mm cine film boxes , as used to return the film for processing after exposure .\nthe nahmads have insisted in federal and state court in new york that the family does not possess the modigliani . an offshore company called international art center , registered by a little - known panamanian law firm , does .\ntozun : \u201cearly support from angel investors enabled us to win a prestigious us $ 250 , 000 draper fisher jurvetson business plan competition , which launched the company and catalyzed series a funding with an ideal mix of venture capital and \u2018patient capital\u2019 impact investors . \u201d\ndiane joined bhp in 2015 and was appointed chief technology officer in february , 2016 . prior to joining the company , diane was based in china for nearly 10 years , serving as board member and managing director of shanghai onstar telematics company in addition to prior roles as chief information officer and strategy board member for general motors\u2019 international and china operations . diane\u2019s early career was with the boeing company where she worked for 12 years in engineering , information technology and business development leadership roles .\nwilliam mckinley was popular , successful , re - elected and assassinated . he shaped money ' s influence in politics , and transformed the united states into an international power . why isn ' t the 25th president better known ?\nat least as early as 1902 , colonial oil co . of new jersey , which prior to the dissolution was a subsidiary of the old standard oil co . ( new jersey ) , applied to the government of burma for a license to prospect for oil . this application was refused . in the same year anglo - american oil co . , ltd . , a british subsidiary of standard oil co . of new jersey , was likewise refused a license to prospect for oil in india with the explanation that - -\nsome items of ffs literature ( left and above ) found on this web page . notice that on the yellow ffs ' guide to better pictures ' , another name , speedisnaps ltd is mentioned - maybe a forerunner to supasnaps ? ( see below ) .\nin the early years of the new millennium , several of orix ' s bi - lateral expansions came to fruition . domestic and overseas expansion , expansion of corporate and retails businesses , and the expansion of asset and fee businesses have resulted in a solid revenue base .\ntozun : \u201cthe lowest points have been hiring decisions that for one reason or another didn\u2019t work out ; unfortunately many of our early hires are not with us today . on the other hand , seeing our products dramatically improving millions of customers\u2019 lives is incredibly satisfying . \u201d\ndavid muir , who sent me this image , tells me the couple were married in south africa in early 1944 but the lady is as known to have never been to glasgow . hence , the writing on the mount of this print is something of a mystery .\nthis is the first australian property purchased by the group known as hong kong\u2019s leading toy manufacturer , which also specialises in property management , medical and health services , hotel service , watch and jewellery retail and international pre - schools .\nprobably dating from around 1957 is this undated letter which was sent accompanying first free films sent on request to would be users of the gratispool service . directors of the gratispool co . ltd . are named as g . w . stead and e . stead .\nmr . lo chun to is executive director of regal hotels international holdings ltd . , since 1999 . he is appointed to the board in 1999 . mr . jimmy lo is also an executive director and a vice chairman of ccihl , an executive director , the vice chairman and the managing director of phl , an executive director and a vice chairman and the managing director of cosmopolitan , and a non - executive director of rpml . mr . jimmy lo graduated from cornell university , new york , the united states , with a degree in architecture . he joined the century city group in 1998 . mr . jimmy lo is primarily involved in overseeing the group\u2019s property projects in the people\u2019s republic of china ( the \u201cprc\u201d ) and , in addition , undertakes responsibilities in the business development of the century city group\n1 . iraq petroleum co . , ltd . ( formerly turkish petroleum co . ) , 75 - year concession in provinces of bagdad and mosul east of the tigris river granted in 1925 as a revival and revision of concessions granted by turkey before world war i .\nthe ganzes were collectors of works by pablo picasso , early champions of frank stella and friends and patrons of jasper johns , robert rauschenberg and eva hesse . after the couple died , their children were forced to sell a collection that had adorned the walls of their childhood home .\nsome information relating to gratispool is contained on the directfoto web site . directfoto is a guernsey based technology retail shop , offering both digital and conventional film processing . it is run by john houslip , the son of ron houslip ( ron houslip died in early august 2008 ) .\nin persia , the anglo - persian oil co . , ltd . , obtained concessions through its subsidiary , north - persian oil co . , ltd . , under which it claimed control of a territory of 500 , 000 square miles containing the most promising oil - bearing lands of persia . persian production , developed by the british largely to support the oil - burning british vessels during world war i , amounted to 16 , 673 , 000 barrels of crude in 1921 . 28 the british government participated in this development directly through its part ownership of anglo - persian oil co . , ltd . in southern persia , also , anglo - persian oil co . , ltd . , held a 60 - year concession granted in 1901 to w . k . d ' arcy . control of the northern persian concessions , however , was rendered insecure following world war i by the claim of the persian government that the grant was invalid . 29 iraq was not yet an important producer and the bahrein island , saudi arabia , kuwait , and qatar fields had not vet been discovered . 30\nthe cspc is also recalling 3 , 000 invincibles transport converters toy sets . the manufacturer , toy century industrial ltd . , says that the surface paint on the toys contains high levels of lead that can be toxic when ingested . no incidents or injuries have been reported .\ncontrastingly mode of service is not likely to be critical to validity of the notice , provided an equally efficacious mode of service is adopted and the notice actually reaches the recipient , see sun alliance and london assurance co ltd v hayman [ 1975 ] 1 all er 248 ca .\ngratispool free film for black & white pictures from around 1965 . a 125asa panchromatic , believed to be a conventional celluloid base - no longer paper . but the carton still says\nthis film must be sent to gratispool ltd , glasgow , c1 , for developing and printing\n.\nwhen confronted with documentation that showed the nahmads owned international art center , david nahmad\u2019s lawyer , richard golub , said \u201cwhoever owns iac is irrelevant . the main thing is what are the issues in the case , and can the plaintiff prove them ? \u201d\ndixons sold the gratispool laboratories in a management buy - out ( mbo ) but retained the supasnaps stores . subsequently dixons sold supasnaps to sketchley ( part of johnsons cleaners uk ltd ) who took some advantage that the dry cleaning season tends to be the opposite of the amateur photography market .\nin short , practically all of venezuela ' s production and its most promising concessions came to be held by royal dutch - shell , the first important oil interest in venezuela , and by two american companies , jersey standard and gulf , which had built up their holdings by purchase , merger , and lease of the outstanding independent companies .\ndespite the diplomatic fallout , deputy international affairs minister ebrahim ebrahim also attended the wedding as did former government spokesperson jimmy manyi who once defended ministers who attended the guptas at their home and berated reporters who asked questions about the visits saying they were being \u201cunethical\u201d .\na breach of an intermediate or innominate term ( i . e . neither a condition nor a warranty ) only justifies termination if the breach is sufficiently serious . it must\ngo to the root of the contract\n,\nfrustrate the commercial purpose\nof the contract or\ndeprive the party not in default of substantially the whole benefit\u201d of the contract : hong kong fir shipping co . ltd v kawasaki kisen kaisha ltd [ 1962 ] 2 qb 26 . in every case , the court will look at the nature and consequences of the breach to decide whether termination is justified .\nafter the war , strengthened by new experiences in large - scale coordination , new technical knowledge and positive examples of international collaboration , stout and his colleagues from the us ( r . j . gettens , r . d . buck , w . g . constable , m . pease ) , the uk ( f . i . g . rawlins , h . j . plenderleith , w . akers , h . ruhemann ) , the netherlands ( a . van schendel ) and belgium ( p . coremans ) began to work on a project that would launch conservation into the international sphere : the founding of the organization that would later become known as the international institute for conservation of historic and artistic works ( iic ) , whose adopted definition of \u201cconservation\u201d would give prominence to prevention :\nnote that the jct suite of contracts provide that notice of termination of a contractor\u2019s employment shall not be given\nunreasonably\nor\nvexatiously\n. in john jarvis ltd v rockdale housing association ltd ( 1986 ) 10 conlr 51 , the court held that \u201cwhen used in a legal context , the adverb ' vexatiously ' connotes an ulterior motive to oppress , harass or annoy\u2026 ' unreasonably ' \u2026 is a general term which can include anything which can be objectively judged to be unreasonable\u201d . however , a notice is unlikely to qualify as unreasonable simply because it turns out to stem from a mistaken decision .\nunknown until now is that the ganz heirs appear to have sold the collection months before the auction . the key player in the transaction was a corporation based on niue , a speck of an island in the south pacific . the company was named simsbury international corp .\nms . lo po man is executive vice chairman of the board , managing director of regal hotels international holdings ltd . ms . lo joined the group group in 2000 and was appointed to the board as an executive director in 2004 . she graduated from duke university , north carolina , u . s . a . with a bachelor\u2019s degree in psychology . miss lo is an experienced executive in sales and marketing and corporate management . she oversees the sales and marketing functions of the group and directed the marketing campaign of the group\u2019s luxury residential development , regalia bay in stanley , hong kong , and undertakes responsibilities in the business development of the group . miss lo is an executive director of century city and paliburg and a non - executive director of rpml . she has also taken up the roles of a vice chairman of century city , the vice chairman of rpml and an executive director and a vice chairman of cosmopolitan on 18th december , 2013 .\nwhen the politically connected guptas landed a chartered jet carrying 200 - odd wedding guests at waterkloof air force base , a national keypoint , without anyone seeming to know who had authorised the landing , political heavyweights who had long ignored the comfortable connections between the guptas and the ruling elite were forced to examine the relationship in the light of day .\ngratispool means literally \u0091free film\u0092 ( roll films were called ' spools ' at that time ) , but the free film that first made gratispool famous , was a low cost paper based type , not celluloid based as sold by e . g . ilford and kodak . this not only enabled gratispool to operate profitably despite ' giving away ' a film with each returned set of prints , but also ' locked ' the customer into using gratispool for their future developing and printing ( d & p ) needs , since the paper negatives from the ' free ' film could only be printed using special reflected light enlargers , not by ' contact ' or other conventional transmitted light printing procedures ."]}
{"id": 55865, "summary": [{"text": "fireproof studios is a british video game company formed in 2008 and based in guildford .", "topic": 30}, {"text": "the company is best known for the bafta award winning and multi-million selling the room which it published in 2012 , the game was developed by sub-label fireproof games . ", "topic": 30}], "title": "fireproof studios", "paragraphs": ["fireproof studios is a british game studio that provides outsourced assets for other developers .\nfireproof studios : fire ( proof ) sales : the room games surpass 11 . 5m copies sold\nfireproof studios : fireproof games ' the room series generated $ 3 . 3 million from each game in their first 12 months of release\nfireproof studios ltd . free business summary taken from official companies house information . free alerts . registered as 06687549\nfireproof studios ltd \u00a9 2018 . fireproof games is a division of fireproof studios ltd reg . in england co . reg . no . 6687549 . registered under the data protection act reg . za055154 . ' fireproof ' , ' the room ' , ' omega agent ' and the ' x ' logos are registered trademarks of fireproof studios ltd - all rights reserved . all other trademarks , logos and trade names are the property of their respective owners\nfireproof studios , creators of the room and the room 2 , talk about how they created their games and the future of mobile gaming . stuff talks is a series of interviews with tech makers , mavericks and creatives , sponsored by sony and brought to you by stuff . for more stuff talks , visit urltoken for more on fireproof studios , visit urltoken\nfireproof games is an independent studio from guildford , united kingdom . find out more at urltoken follow us @ fireproof _ games find us on facebook\nsleeper hit ios puzzler the room has accrued over 2 million sales since its september 2012 launch , fireproof studios commercial director barry meade announced at today ' s game horizon conference , as reported by joystiq .\n\u201cthe room three is fireproof games\u2019 most ambitious , rewarding puzzle game yet . \u201d\nso what next ? fireproof studios now has 12 artists and two programmers on its team , and will continue its outsourcing work \u2013 not least because the room has been a great showcase for the company ' s skills in that area .\nchinese puzzle boxes are amazing objects that fireproof studios has made not one but two entire games about . with the melding of touch controls and intricate 3d imagery , the room and the room 2 games use lovecraftian atmosphere to create a sense of menace and tension , which only serves to crank up the atmosphere of an already absorbing pair of games . show host chris oregan chats to barry meade of fireproof studios about the room games as well as barrys own history in developing games , which started in the early 1990s .\nsome have taken this as a sign that paid apps are history , but british developer fireproof studios would disagree . the company tells the guardian that it has sold more than 1m copies of its ipad physical - puzzler the room since its release in september 2012 .\ndescribed as\ngun - porn 2 . 0 ,\nbodycount is codemasters studios guildford ' s arcade style first - person shooter for the xbox 360 and playstation 3 .\nthe fireproof games division of the company is dedicated to in - house development of original games .\nthe room developer fireproof games has revealed its upcoming fourth entry in the puzzle series called . . .\nearlier this march , fireproof games announced the shock reveal of the upcoming and much awaited next . . .\nfresh off the release of the room : old sins , fireproof games ' barry meade chats with gamasutra about . . .\nfireproof games has released the room : old sins , the long - awaited fourth entry in its wonderfully spo . . .\ngraduating in computer animation from teeside university in 2000 chris worked in many roles from storyboards to scene modelling & animation before joining criterion games in 2005 . while working on burnout revenge , burnout dominator & burnout paradise he progressed from graduate artist / tea monkey to track & gameplay designer / artist before leaving in 2008 to co - found fireproof studios .\n\u201cexactly what fans have been hoping for , fireproof games has knocked it out of the park once more . 4 . 5 / 5\u201d\nthe room : old sins is the title for fireproof games ' next masterpiece for ios . it will be the fourth . . .\neach game in fireproof ' s the room series earned roughly $ 3 . 3 million during their first 12 months aft . . .\nbritish studio fireproof games , reports today ( via infographic ) that it ' s sold over 11 . 5 million copi . . .\nfireproof is flexible on this point , though , as its adoption of a freemium model for the iphone version of the room shows .\nwelcome to the room : old sins , the new 3d puzzle adventure by fireproof games , creators of the award winning \u2018the room\u2019 trilogy .\nand if you want to keep up - to - date with all things fireproof then follow us on twitter and / or like us on facebook .\ndave started his video game career in sep ' 2003 when he moved to guildford after he was hired as a graduate artist at criterion games . he cut his teeth on burnout 3 : takedown , and went on to make burnout revenge & burnout paradise as a senior environment artist . he was also a level lead on criterion ' s first fps , black . dave left criterion games in 2008 to form fireproof studios with 5 other mates .\nafter studying architecture & engineering at strathclyde university mark realised that 3d modelling was far more interesting than building regulations and bredem calculations , so he applied for a job at criterion games . with an offer of a no guarantee placement mark quit and left sunny scotland behind . at criterion he moved up through the ranks from junior artist on burnout 3 to senior artist on burnout paradise before leaving in 2008 with 5 other senior artists to form fireproof studios .\nderek entered the games industry in 1998 at bits studio and worked on constantine and die hard vendetta . he then joined the environment team at criterion games in 2005 creating artwork for burnout revenge , burnout paradise and harry potter & the half blood prince for ea bright light . in 2009 derek joined slightly mad studios where he worked on need for speed shift and need for speed shift 2 unleashed . he then joined fireproof in 2011 and made the magic happen .\nlyndon studied games design at teesside university in 2000 . his first games job was at reflections in newcastle in 2003 working on the fmv sequences and animation for driv3r as part of his four year course . after university lyndon started at criterion games in 2004 as a previs artist / animator , producing animated sequences , gameplay design & trailer work on burnout revenge , burnout paradise , black , need for speed hot pursuit . in 2010 lyndon left criterion to join fireproof studios .\nbarry\u2019s career began in dublin in 1992 working on ' edutainment ' titles for snes , amiga and pc . in 1994 he joined bullfrog in the uk as lead designer and artist / animator on magic carpet , syndicate wars , dungeon keeper and many others . game designer roles followed at acclaim , negative productions & mucky foot before joining criterion in 2004 working on black and subsequently burnouts 3 , 4 and paradise . in 2008 barry and five friends left criterion to form fireproof studios .\nthe room is a 3d puzzle game from fireproof games . to uncover the secrets held within a mysterious safe , you must solve a series of intricate puzzles using physical manipulation .\ndaisy ' s career began as a traditional artist and obsessive doodler , commissioned to paint portraits to fund an addiction to stationary and her dream of becoming a game artist at staffordshire university . after graduating and moving around the country for various freelance projects , remode studios was where it all began as an in - house concept artist and pencil hoarder by the sea . shortly after , daisy become a lecturer in game arts and spent almost 3 years passionately game jamming , oil painting and annoying students to draw more , until jumping at the chance to join the team at fireproof as a junior 3d artist .\nfireproof ' s six co - founders met while working at british console software firm criterion software on its burnout franchise , and quit in 2008 to launch their own studio outsourcing artwork \u2013 environments , assets and characters \u2013 for other developers .\nthat said , fireproof worked hard to ensure that the room felt immersive on the ipad , sucking people into the puzzles and gameplay \u2013 a desire that meade says does come from the company ' s experience on console and pc games .\ndeveloped by a team of two people while the rest of fireproof cracked on with their outsourcing jobs , the room was a labour of love \u2013 but also an attempt to get a minimum viable product onto the app store to see how it did .\nwelcome to fireproof games ! explore a deviously complex dollhouse which transforms at your fingertips in \u2018the room : old sins\u2019 , the 4th entry in the critically acclaimed game series . available now on ios from the app store and on android from google play & amazon .\nthe income from the game does mean fireproof can devote more resources to making a follow - up , as well as looking at other platforms \u2013 meade says the studio intends to release the room for android , and is exploring the best way to do it .\nthe room is a decidedly simple game . in each level you ' re presented with an intricately designed puzzle box , and you just need to figure out how to open it . it uses familiar controls \u2014 you pinch , swipe , and drag your fingers along the screen to scrutinize the 3d object from every angle as you attempt to unravel its secrets . but the simple premise turned into an incredibly compelling experience , thanks to the room ' s clever puzzles , gorgeous visuals , and spooky atmosphere . it went on to be named the ipad ' s game of the year by apple \u2014 not bad for fireproof studios ' first release . now the developer is back with the room 2 , and it ' s everything a sequel should be : bigger , better , and more beautiful .\ndamien\u2019s videogames career began at rebellion , where he worked on the first sniper elite game on ps2 & xbox . in 2004 damien joined criterion games and found himself working on the critically acclaimed burnout series and black . in 2008 damien and 5 friends decided to set up fireproof to make games of their own .\nrob started out working for codemasters in 2001 , working on the race driver series of games . in 2005 he moved to criterion where he specialised in destruction , working on the physics for black and car deformation on burnout . he joined fireproof games in late 2011 , releasing the room less than a year later .\nluke began as a physicist , completing a masters course and two whole years of a phd before calling it a day in 2013 . after that he retrained himself as a games programmer and hasn ' t looked back since . he spent a year working as an indie developer on mobile and vr games before joining fireproof in 2016 .\ngraduating in computer animation from bournemouth university in 2008 , tom started work at animation studio blue zoo , though harboured ambitions of working in the games industry . so in 2010 he joined supermassive games , working as an animator on start the party and walking with dinosaurs followed by design on littlebigplanet vita dlc . tom joined fireproof in 2014 , and is still finding out what a technical designer does .\nand a lot of the new features are things that the studio simply wasn ' t able to fit into the original game due to a number of constraints . though the room was fireproof ' s first original game , it isn ' t exactly a new studio \u2014 it was formed in 2008 by industry veterans from burnout developer criterion games , and since then has served as a work - for - hire studio creating art for games as diverse as littlebigplanet and killzone shadow fall . the plan was to use the money from those projects to fund original games .\nwe were always successful , we were always in work , but even four years later we still hadn ' t really made that much money ,\nexplains meade . but when mobile gaming became a viable path , fireproof finally took a chance .\ngraduating from warwick university in 2004 , simon began his games career at ea , working on the harry potter game series . after 4 years of programming character into harry potter , he ' d had enough of wizardry and joined supermassive games , where he worked on the start the party games and the bbc title walking with dinosaurs . in 2013 , with the attraction of working within a small company simon made his move to fireproof .\njeremy\u2019s career in the games industry began at supermassive games where he worked as designer on tumble ( the finest motion controlled , block - stacking physics puzzle game on ps3 ) and start the party : save the world ( the finest start the party game since start the party ) . he joined fireproof in 2013 because they said he could and that was just fine by him . his free time is spent playing games , arguing and playing games which involve arguing .\nin 1998 roger graduated in graphic design from leeds university and worked in london for 6 years at a variety of media companies before joining criterion games in 2004 as a previs and ui artist , where he created ui concepts and motion graphics for the burnout games and black . in 2008 roger joined the codemasters guildford studio as ui lead working primarily on bodycount , but left in 2010 to join his chums and head up the one man graphic design department at fireproof .\nin 2006 dave was forced into making video games to pay off his online poker debts . he first started at criterion coding physics on burnout paradise , and developing car crashing tech with rob . since then he shipped need for speed : hot pursuit and was physics lead on need for speed : most wanted . after 7 years of coding physics and car handling he was thoroughly bored of driving games , and jumped at the chance to reunite with the team at fireproof .\ndoomed to a life of boredom as an engineer , vasileios couldn ' t believe his luck when global recession and the ensuing chaos forced him to make a new start . so , he attended solent university to learn the ways of video game art . in the meantime , he interned at local start up company called rogue sun . there , he attained a glowing recommendation which he used to charm his way into fireproof , thus realizing a life - long dream of working in the games industry .\nthe room was a runaway hit , but it didn ' t do much to change the way the studio approached the sequel . with much of the staff focused on work - for - hire projects \u2014 fireproof spent the last 12 months building multiplayer maps for the most recent killzone games on the playstation 4 and vita \u2014 it again fell on a small team to build the room 2 . the studio was able to throw a few more artists at the project , but otherwise the development process was remarkably similar .\ntony began his career in art so far back now ( though not as far back as barry ) that he can\u2019t really remember how it all started . during the course of his career he has worked for a several game companies , some that he would prefer not to mention , working on titles that he\u2019d also prefer not to mention . then he joined criterion , creating artwork for the burnout games and black . since co - founding fireproof he has worked on almost a million ( estimated figure ) other awesome games .\nafter graduating from abertay university ' s game design and production management course in 2014 , tom joined up with glasgow based mobile developer one thumb mobile as quality assurance on celtic heroes . after a year he moved south of the wall to work as part of the production team at london vfx studio jellyfish pictures . he gained credits on multiple projects including rogue one : a star wars story and star wars episode viii : the last jedi before deciding he missed the games industry too much . with that being the case , fireproof answered the call to adopt him in 2018 .\nthere ' s also more variety to the locations , as you ' ll find yourself locked everywhere from the hold of a ship to a creepy seance room . the new puzzles , locations , and extended play time ( the room 2 is probably about twice as long as the original ) make the sequel feel like a much meatier experience .\nwe wanted to expand what we knew worked ,\nsays fireproof ' s barry mead .\nwe thought the game was really successful , and we thought ' right , we can do that bigger and better next time . '\nthe sequel is a game absolutely brimming with new ideas \u2014 perhaps surprising considering how basic the series ' s core concept is .\nwe certainly thought when we made the room that the game had legs ,\nsays meade .\nwe always knew that there was a lot more that we couldn ' t put in that game that we wanted to do .\nthe room 2 is proof of this , with its inventive and mentally taxing new puzzles and scenarios . and there may be even more puzzle boxes in our future , as fireproof plans to develop two new games concurrently next year , including a brand new property . but the studio ' s focus will remain the same no matter what game it ' s developing .\nthe room was crafted by a single programmer and a few artists \u2014 it cost fireproof the wages of three people for six months to build .\nthe game that we ended up with was really just a consequence of the practical decisions we made ,\nexplains meade . the studio only had enough money to hire that one programmer , and so it had to craft an experience with a focus on art \u2014 something that was already the team ' s strong suit . inspiration for the core concept came from a variety of places , including early ios hit zen bound , as well the lemarchand ' s box from the hellraiser series of horror films .\nwhen i was a kid i remember everyone thinking that device just looked cool ,\nsays meade .\nbafta guru is bafta\u2019s content hub for career starters packed full of inspirational videos , podcasts and interviews . whether you\u2019ve taken your first steps in the industry or are just starting out , you\u2019ll find plenty here to motivate and help you along the way .\nbafta\u2019s destination for youngsters to come and discover the magical worlds of film , television and games . enter challenges , watch videos , and take part in our annual vote to decide the best film , tv show and game of the year .\nygd is a gaming initiative for 10 - 18 year olds which explores how games are made and the skill required to make them through workshops , a video series and an annual competition .\nsituated in the heart of london ' s west end , bafta 195 piccadilly is the home of bafta worldwide , as well as an award - winning venue for hire that offers outstanding hospitality and a suite of flexible event spaces , which can be crafted to suit any occasion .\nlike the original , each level of the room 2 locks you in a single location and tasks you with solving a series of connected puzzles . but this time around they ' re much more complex . puzzle boxes are still in place , of course , and they ' re as intricate as ever , but the challenges now include everything from working typewriters and crossbows to model pirate ships and tarot card tables . each room has multiple objects to interact with , and you ' ll be moving back and forth between them constantly \u2014 opening a panel on one object could have an effect on the other side of the room , and figuring out how these things interact with one another is immensely satisfying . when you solve a puzzle in the room 2 , it really makes you feel clever .\nwe make money by making great work ,\nsays meade .\nso making great work is our focus .\nby signing up , you agree to our privacy policy and european users agree to the data transfer policy .\nthis article has a component height of 20 . the sidebar size is long .\npreviously , it hit the 1 million mark in january , just after winning apple ' s ipad game of the year award .\nmeade attributed the game ' s success to its originality .\nwe did not want to do a better version of someone else ' s game , or an update of a genre ,\nhe said .\nwe thought we ' re not doing our jobs properly if we don ' t add to what ' s out there . as a game creator that ' s your responsibility . if you ' re not doing that , if you ' re chasing what other people are doing , you don ' t deserve success because you ' re not showing respect to the audience .\nthe room is getting free dlc this summer before its full sequel is released this autumn .\nsometimes we include links to online retail stores . if you click on one and make a purchase we may receive a small commission . for more information , go here .\njeffrey matulef is the best - dressed man in 1984 . based in portland , or he operates as eurogamer ' s us news editor .\nthe 10 most popular stories of the day , delivered at 5pm uk time . never miss a thing .\nthis site \u00a9 2018 gamer network . all rights reserved . no part of this site or its content may be reproduced without the permission of the copyright holder .\nwelcome to the room , a physical puzzler , wrapped in a mystery game , inside a beautifully tactile 3d world .\nwe\u2019re a team of 18 based in guildford , uk and since 2012 we\u2019ve been creating our own games , beginning with the multi - award winning ios , android & pc game \u201cthe room\u201d , followed by the critically acclaimed ios , android & pc title \u201cthe room two\u201d and \u201cthe room three\u201d for ios & android . our virtual reality jetpack game \u201comega agent\u201d is available for htc vive , oculus rift & samsung gear vr .\nfollowing many requests , you can now buy t - shirts , mugs and phone cases from design by humans and get them shipped internationally . take a look here . we\u2019ve updated the press kit for the room : old sins which contains hi - resolution logos , artwork and screenshots .\nif you\u2019re interested in how we actually go about creating our games , then head over to our flickr page to take a peek into the development of the room three . this in - depth slideshow describes how an initial idea can transform itself from a sketch book doodle through an iterative whitebox prototype to end up as the final design as seen in the room three . we hope you enjoy it : )\nexplore our website for more info about us and all our previous games and don\u2019t forget to check out our downloads page where you\u2019ll find shiny new wallpapers for your devices featuring artwork from all our games , all - new papercraft objects from the room three for you to build , the theme music from the room & omega agent , and a press kit for each of our games containing logos , artwork & screenshots .\nlured to a remote island , you must draw upon all your puzzle - solving ability to navigate a series of trials devised by the mysterious \u201ccraftsman\u201d .\nfollow a trail of cryptic letters into a compelling world of mystery and exploration in this widely acclaimed sequel .\nthe multi - award winning first entry in this spectacular series , the room immerses you in its mysterious world and doesn ' t let go until the very end .\nstrap on a prototype nuclear - powered jetpack and blast around a remote island training facility in vr filled with exciting events and daring missions .\ntake a look at our new range of t - shirts based on artwork from our games .\nexplore a deviously complex dollhouse which transforms at your fingertips in the 4th entry in the critically acclaimed game series .\nenter the room : old sins and be transported to a place where tactile exploration meets challenging puzzles and a captivating story . explore a deviously complex dollhouse which transforms at your fingertips in \u2018the room : old sins\u2019 , the 4th entry in the critically acclaimed game series . the room : old sins is available now on ios , android & amazon kindle fire .\nthe sudden disappearance of an ambitious engineer and his high - society wife provokes the hunt for a precious artefact . the trail leads to the attic of their home , and the discovery of an old , peculiar dollhouse\u2026 explore unsettling locations , follow obscure clues and manipulate bizarre contraptions as you uncover the mysteries within waldegrave manor\u2026\n\u201can incredible game , sets the bar of quality for this kind of experience ridiculously high . \u201d\nexplore a deviously complex dollhouse which transforms at your fingertips . each intricate room is a portal to a new , stunning environment .\n\u201cpacked full of the best puzzling on mobile , old sins sits beyond its contemporaries . \u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u201d\nyou can also download a wallpaper featuring the artwork from the room : old sins by following this link .\nthe eagerly awaited sequel to the bafta award winning \u2018the room\u2019 ( apple game of the year 2012 ) and \u2018the room two\u2019 ( app store best of 2013 - 14 ) is out now on ios & android devices .\ncontinuing the story from the room two , your obsessive search for the null results with being lured to \u2018grey holm\u2019 , a mysterious mansion located on a remote island . you must use all your puzzle - solving abilities to navigate a series of trials devised by a mysterious figure known only as \u201cthe craftsman\u201d .\nthe room three is significantly larger than our previous games , taking place in a variety of stunning new environments , each spanning multiple areas . new for the room three is the new eyepiece ability which allows you to explore the world in miniature , and also for the first time in the room series you are able to return to grey holm between chapters and solve its unique puzzles which will decide your fate and determine which of the alternate endings you will experience .\n\u201cthis is a game stuffed full of atmosphere and style . it drips with creepy spectacle - 90 % \u201d\n\u201cthe best puzzle game on mobile & one of the genre\u2019s best entries of all time . a genuine masterpiece\u201d\n\u201coutdoes both of its predecessors by far , this should be on your ios device right now . \u201d\ntake the room with you wherever you go with a themed wallpaper available across all devices .\nwelcome to the room , a physical puzzler , wrapped in a mystery game , inside a beautifully tactile 3d world . begin a mind - bending journey filled with beauty , peril and mystery in equal measure . be transported into a unique space that blends spellbinding visuals with intriguing problems to solve .\nthe most unsettlingly realistic and natural looking visuals ever seen on a mobile device .\nintuitive controls so natural you can play with one digit , to fully navigate this mysteriously beautiful 3d world .\neasy to start , hard to put down , the secrets of the room will immerse you before you even know you\u2019re playing .\nan intriguing story revealed in layers ; think you know what you\u2019re looking at ? think again .\nhauntingly beautiful audio which really draws you in ; playing with headphones strongly recommended .\n\u201csavor every last morsel this wonderful gem serves up . a must play indeed . \u201d\nas an artist - heavy studio we were inspired by beautiful craftsmanship and the wonder of discovery which led to developing innovative camera controls for navigating 3d scenes & objects . we wanted players to capitalise on the unique touch controls afforded by mobile devices to explore haunting locations , examine detailed objects and solve tactile puzzles in an effort to unravel a compelling mystery .\nthe room was released in september 2012 and swiftly climbed the charts , reaching # 1 in over 60 countries . within 6 months following release we were stunned to see the room win \u2018ipad game of the year 2012\u2019 from apple , the bafta for british game and the gdc award for best handheld / mobile game .\ncritical and commercial success continued with the room two in late 2013 and the room three in 2015 , the combined sales of the room trilogy reaching 12 million units and counting with over 1 . 5 million 5\u2605 player ratings .\nfor the 4 th game in the room series we wanted to return to the tighter focus of the first game ; revolving around one detailed object unfolding and changing in surprising ways as the player solves it\u2019s devious puzzles . in previous titles we had revolved the story around the conceit of the gameplay , dealing purely with the mythology of these supernatural mechanical boxes the player was solving . with the room : old sins we set the game inside a house and so wanted to evoke something more personal and human . so came the idea came of the player using discovered diaries to piece together the lives of the house\u2019s former occupants and in so doing , learning that the strange artefact the player chases was no prize to this loving couple but rather came to haunt and finally corrupt their happy home .\nwe released \u2018the room : old sins\u2019 in early 2018 on ios & android and were thrilled to see it reach # 1 all over the world and receive over 30 , 000 5\u2605 player ratings .\nas a 100 % independent / privately owned company of 18 developers we believe our continued success is down to several factors ; we put the player at the centre of everything we do , iterating design , graphics , gameplay & audio until they feel as slick as they deserve to be , so the player enjoys a polished experience from the first tap of the screen . as gamers ourselves it\u2019s important for us to make games that we want to play and deliver an experience on a mobile phone which feels as polished as a aaa console game . ultimately we try to treat mobile devices as not just a market , but also a fascinating piece of gaming hardware , the scope of which isn\u2019t limited to this week\u2019s top ten games but to the more generous capacities of imagination .\nwe ' ve detected that javascript is disabled in your browser . would you like to proceed to legacy twitter ?\nwe\u2019re finally ready to announce ( drum roll ) , \u201cthe room : old sins\u201d , our upcoming 3d puzzle adventure coming to mobile late 2017 . urltoken\n@ fireproofstudio thank you for your amazing trilogy of\nthe room\nso , have a small tribute to the misteryous as . urltoken\nt + gamer + 10th + anniversary / video . asp ? c = 69699\nthis is it . the full top 100 of the best mobile games ever . what will be # 1 ?\nt + gamer + 10th + anniversary / feature . asp ? c = 69663\nplay a genre - 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hotel in southampton , with a focus on design , com . . .\nthe fourth in the excellent tactile puzzle series has got a release window this year . . . .\nowler has collected 15 screenshots of fireproofgames ' website since jun 2014 . the latest fireproofgames website design screenshot was captured in jul 2018 .\nfireproofgames currently has 11 , 390 followers on twitter . as of december 2014 fireproofgames had 5 , 431 followers . that ' s a 109 percent increase in 3 years\nfireproofgames currently has 30 , 940 fans on facebook . as of december 2014 fireproofgames had 13 , 194 fans . that ' s a 134 percent increase in 4 years\nfireproofgames has an estimated 20 employees and an estimated annual revenue of 374 . 2k . . . .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 + rdfa 1 . 0 / / en\nurltoken\ntype the letters / numbers on the left into the box above . sign - up or sign - in to skip this .\nps vita - exclusive killzone title from guerilla games cambridge . a side - story to the original killzone trilogy .\ncrash through buildings and takedown the opposition in bugbear ' s very different take on namco ' s ridge racer franchise .\ndj hero 2 adds freestyle scratching and crossfading , as well as scored vocal gameplay to the mix in this dj - ing rhythm game .\nbizarre creations ' blur mixes the driving of the project gotham racing series with explosive weaponry and allows players to race up to 20 online opponents .\nsplit / second is an arcade racing game by developer black rock studio . the game takes place in a made - for - tv city designed for destruction .\nfreestylegames ' dj hero uses a turntable controller to bring guitar hero - like gameplay to more genres and styles of music .\nlead the way as a player - created sackperson in the highly customizable side - scrolling world of littlebigplanet , where players can play , create , and share 2 . 5d levels with their friends and the whole psn community .\nthe third entry in the acclaimed the room series continues the mystery of the previous games , featuring new locations and puzzle - solving abilities for navigating a series of trials and uncovering alternate endings .\nthe room two , sequel to the award - winning mobile hit the room , is a physical puzzler , wrapped in a mystery game , inside a tactile 3d world .\nlittlebigplanet 2 expands the creation tools introduced in the first game , allowing user levels to diverge even more from the base gameplay . it also features a new story mode .\nthe room two continues the time - spanning journey of its predecessor while significantly expanding its unique puzzle gameplay . follow a trail of cryptic letters from an enigmatic scientist known only as \u201cas\u201d into a compelling world of challenging mystery and tactile exploration .\nenter the room : old sins and be transported to a place where tactile exploration meets challenging puzzles and a captivating story . the sudden disappearance of an ambitious engineer and his high - society wife provokes the hunt for a precious artefact . the trail leads to the attic of their home , and the discovery of an old , peculiar dollhouse\u2026 explore unsettling locations , follow obscure clues and manipulate bizarre contraptions as you uncover the mysteries within waldegrave manor .\nthe ultimate puzzle box explore a deviously complex dollhouse which transforms at your fingertips . each intricate room is a portal to a new , stunning environment . pick - up - and - play design easy to begin yet hard to put down , enjoy a unique mix of intriguing puzzles with a simple user interface .\nintuitive touch controls a tactile experience so natural you can almost feel the surface of each object .\nintricate objects examine dozens of detailed objects to discover which of them conceal hidden mechanisms .\natmospheric audio a haunting soundtrack coupled with dynamic sound effects create an unforgettable soundscape .\nmulti language support available in english , french , italian , german , spanish , brazilian portuguese , turkish and russian .\nfreemium games are hugely lucrative on ios and android : 17 of the 20 top - grossing iphone and ipad games in the uk at the time of writing are free - to - play .\nthe game launched for \u00a32 . 99 on ipad , before shifting to \u00a31 . 49 in late october and remaining at that price ever since . even at the lower price , the 1m sales would mean just under \u00a31 . 5m of gross revenues , and \u00a31m after apple ' s 30 % cut .\nthe game cost us \u00a360k to make ,\nsays the guildford - based developer ' s commercial director barry meade .\nwe were happy if we made our money back , but we did that within a week . our next target was to pay for the development of the next one , and after that it ' s all gravy .\nthe separate the room pocket version for iphone , which is a free download with one playable level and the rest unlocked with a \u00a31 . 49 in - app purchase , is not included in the 1m sales figure . that app has been downloaded more than 2m times though .\nthey worked on both littlebigplanet games as well as titles including dj hero , split second and blur .\nthe real goal was always to make our own video - games though ,\nsays meade .\nwhen ios happened , that made it possible for someone with our means to make something small and just get it out there . we saved up our money for three years , used it to hire a coder in january last year , and by february we were making the room .\nthe game itself is excellent . released initially on ipad with the separate iphone version the room pocket following in december , it sees you completing puzzles to unlock a safe , blending impressive graphics with intuitive touchscreen controls .\nwe wanted to make the best ios game we could , not just try to make a big console game for ios ,\nsays meade .\na real games - maker will design their game around the resources they have and the platform they ' re going on . it ' s quite a practical equation .\nhence the emphasis on gestural controls as you push , pull and twist objects to solve puzzles , while zooming in and out on objects in the virtual room .\nmeade has strong views on the importance of designing for the touchscreen rather than harking back to controllers on other platforms .\nit ' s the height of laziness to make a game that involves a d - pad for the ipad ,\nhe says .\nno matter how good your production values are , it shows a lack of respect for the platform . all these so - called outliers that [ games industry ] people sneer at \u2013 angry birds and cut the rope etc \u2013 these are true touchscreen games , and that ' s why they ' re so successful .\npeople say that ' s what can ' t be done with an ipad game : that you ' ll never get the same sense of immersion , but i think they ' re forgetting what a difference touch makes ,\nhe says .\nonce you ' ve got your audio and your visuals , the touchscreen is now a new method of immersion . people have really gotten off on the tactility of the room and these objects . immersion is key for people to take games seriously on the platform .\napple clearly agrees . the company has heavily promoted the room on its app store , and in december awarded it ipad game of the year in the app store ' s best of 2012 promotion \u2013 something that sent the game ' s sales soaring .\nthe room ' s success is also a sign that paid games aren ' t history , even if they aren ' t trousering the kind of revenues that the top freemium games are \u2013 developer supercell is thought to be making $ 1m of revenue a day from its clash of clans and hay day games , for example .\nwhen we were number one in the us ipad charts , we weren ' t even breaking the top 100 in the top grossing chart ,\nsays meade .\nbut we ' re doing very well . there ' s absolutely room for premium games on ios . people aren ' t not going to buy something because it ' s not free - to - play .\nlong term it would be amazing to have done well enough that we can work solely on our own games , but time will tell ,\nhe says .\nwhen we made the room , we had no backers , no publishing , marketing or pr people to care about , no investors . just us spending the only money we had to make the best thing we possibly could . we came into work smiling every day !\nthis article contains affiliate links , which means we may earn a small commission if a reader clicks through and makes a purchase . all our journalism is independent and is in no way influenced by any advertiser or commercial initiative . the links are powered by skimlinks . by clicking on an affiliate link , you accept that skimlinks cookies will be set . more information .\n\u00a9 2018 guardian news and media limited or its affiliated companies . all rights reserved .\nkostas zarifis , former fable programmer , has launched his indie studio kinesthetic games , and explained why he decided to leave lionhead to do it .\nthe studio was founded in july 2011 by zarifis , codemasters ' alasdair martin and fellow lionhead veteran anish antony , but has just announced its first project , motion control game kung fu superstar . zarifis decided to go it alone after showing the project to lionhead .\nit wasn ' t turned down per se ,\nhe told eurogamer .\nthere were various investigations about how it could be developed . unless you ' ve actually developed something to a level where people can clearly see what you ' re trying to do , then there ' s a lot of room for misinterpretation about what it could be and how it could be developed .\nthe game did have one big supporter , peter molyneux . he told zarifis he loved the project .\nit propagated to quite high up but it was obvious it either wasn ' t going to happen at lionhead or it would take a long time .\nthe game is currently being developed by a team of 15 with publishing deals under negotiation . no platform has been announced , but zarifis ' contacts make microsoft ' s kinect a fairly safe bet . and he ' s worked with the device in the past ."]}
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( tyler tjomsland )\nsupertots sports academy also offers multi - sport programs . learn more . . .\n\u2022 july 27 : the houserockers , rock and soul linkedin corp . and skyhawks sports academy co - sponsor the series .\nsince 1979 , skyhawks sports academy has led safe , fun and skill - focused sports camps and programs for youth between the ages of 3 - 15 . we offer 10 + sports - and\nskyhawks sports academy is a fun and exciting place to work . there are jobs for people that enjoy all different types of sports . while working at skyhawks you will learn to work as a team with others .\npreschool sports academy : thurs . ( 3 - 5yrs ) 7172 . 398 # 7172 . 398\nskyhawks sports academy is not currently accepting new franchise inquiries through this site . please see our comprehensive directory for currently available franchises near you .\npreschool sports academy : thurs . 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plus years , starting with soccer and now offering 14 choices , including skateboarding and lacrosse .\nskyhawks is the leading provider of sports programs for children . the skyhawks brand provides national exposure and appeal while providing you with a dependable and rewarding business . through the skyhawks system , you will teach children and young adults meaningful life lessons through sports .\nsupertots sports academy is a franchise company that has many operators offering classes and parties at hundreds of locations in united states .\nthe above information has been taken from the fdd of skyhawks sports camps . year of fdd : 2018\nskyhawks provided me with an opportunity to play sports with kids while going to school . i am grateful for the opportunity and thoroughly enjoyed working with skyhawks .\nsupertots sports academy is committed to offering a wide variety of youth programs and is excited to announce that we will be expanding our kid ' s sports programs in the near future .\nmany washington day and sleepaway sports camps offer professional level instruction in a wide - range of sports activities .\nowning a skyhawks sports academy franchise can be a lucrative business , but it does have some initial financial requirements . to open a single sports - general location , the company requires that potential franchisees have liquid assets of at least $ 30 , 000 .\nthe piedmont recreation department and skyhawks are excited announce the return of our collaborative preschool extended care program skyhawks sports academy ! developed with your 3 - 5 year old in mind , skyhawks sports academy is designed to introduce your young athlete to a variety of sports and games in one setting . our trained staff and progressive curriculum allows kids to develop at their own pace in a safe and fun environment . sports will vary daily : soccer , baseball , basketball , relay races , tag games , social exercises and much more . participant to coach is 6 : 1 .\ncamp program info : since 1979 , skyhawks sports has led safe , fun and skill - focused sports camps and programs for youth between the ages of 3 - 12 .\nmore than 30 years ago , skyhawks had the vision that every child should experience the joy and benefits of sports .\nbecoming a skyhawks sports academy franchisee allows you to combine your passion for sports , kids , and business into making a great living . we are the largest sports camp company in the us and have over 35 years of experience in the industry that we are passing onto you in our franchise model . with over 10 different sports and camps and programs offered for kids 18 months to 15 years of age , skyhawks has something for every community !\nif your child is unable to attend the program after registering , you can apply the registration fee to a future supertots sports academy program in the current or following year by calling 866 . 849 . 1099 . refunds will only be given if you have registered through supertots sports academy and purchased refund protection . if you registered through another organization , please contact the organization directly about their refund policy . supertots sports academy does not pro - rate programs for missed camp days .\nif you know someone in your community who would make a great skyhawks coach please email careers @ urltoken or contact skyhawks sports at 509 . 466 . 6590 or 1 . 800 . 804 . 3509 .\ncamp session dates & fees : skyhawks sports camps are offered throughout the summer , and specific dates and times vary from location to location .\nthe main goal of skyhawks , the nation\u2019s largest provider of sports programs , is \u201cto teach children and young adults life lessons through athletics . \u201d\nif your child is unable to attend the program after registering , you can apply the registration fee to a future skyhawks sports program in the current or following year by calling 800 . 804 . 3509 . refunds will only be given if you have registered through skyhawks sports and purchased refund protection . if you registered through another organization , please contact the organization directly about their refund policy . skyhawks sports does not pro - rate programs for missed camp days .\nskyhawks franchise group is hitting the road in 2018 with the opening of the first international supertots franchise in suzhou , china in partnership with amigo sports academy ! initial programs including soccertots , hoopstertots , and partytots , in the suzhou area will be available in early 2018 .\ncamp location : skyhawks sports camps are located in cities throughout the state . please see our website for exact locations near you at our camp website link : urltoken\ncopyright \u00a9 skyhawks franchise group , inc . 2012 - 2018 . all rights reserved .\nyou can find a complete list of sessions , times , and fees for all the skyhawks sports camps in your area at : our camp website link : urltoken .\nsupertots sports academy is a franchised child physical development program that uses a variety of fun games to delight and engage kids in physical and mental learning through various sports . the curriculum is professionally designed to develop motor skills , promote physical fitness , create self confidence and prepare young children for sports . it stresses a non - competitive environment and promotes fun above all else .\npreschool sports academy provides a fun , safe and positive environment where future athletes can take their first step towards an active and healthy lifestyle . using our progressional curriculum and modified equipment , participants learn athletic fundamentals and social skills through a series of fast - paced games and activities . sports include baseball , basketball , and soccer . all participants receive a skyhawks t - shirt and medal .\nfor a complete list of washington special interest sports summer camps & summer sports recreation programs scroll down to the big black bar at the very bottom of this page .\nstiles : i believe skyhawks has been fortunate enough to grow over the past 30 years because it\u2019s always stayed true to its philosophy of teaching kids life skills through sports . that happens in our sports camps in a safe , fun , positive environment . unlike many other sports camps , the focus isn\u2019t on the coaches . it\u2019s on the kids .\n\u00a9 copyright 2006 - 2018 gatehouse media , llc . all rights reserved \u2022 gatehouse sports\nskyhawks offers 12 different sports camps and clinics , providing countless ways for your child to grow . our sports camps and programs include traditional weeklong summer day camps and year - round after - school programs that range from 45 minutes to 6 hours in duration , per day .\nbe sure to check each camp listing under instructional activities offered for the range of special interest activities and programs provided by each washington sports summer camp or summer sports recreation program .\nposted in sports , headlines on thursday , august 3 , 2017 12 : 00 am .\nhis colleagues at the world - herald and sports writers across the u . s . leaned on piv\u2019s generous spirit and encyclopedic knowledge of the college world series and creighton university sports .\nskyhawks lets parents know that their kids will be in trusted hands and will be taught valuable lessons .\n\u2022 notable camp alumni : craig waibel , former major league soccer player and ex - skyhawks coach .\nstiles : our separate company , skyhawks franchise group , have awarded nine franchises in six different states . our goal is to offer skyhawks camps in every state within five years and internationally within three years .\nif you are having trouble using the online application or have any questions , please email careers @ urltoken or contact skyhawks sports at 509 . 466 . 6590 or 1 . 800 . 804 . 3509 .\na - 4 skyhawks , cool little fighters . | modern warfare | pinterest | aircraft , planes and aviation\nskyhawk sports academy offers 15 different sports which are taught by expect staff . the focus is for a safe , fun and skill base experience . the multi - sport camp is where kids 3 - 12 years old can sample 3 different sports in one camp . newly added is skateboarding , quickstart tennis and capture the flag . the week - long summer day camps or year - round school programs range from 45 minutes to 6 hours in . . .\nanother reason for the success of skyhawks has been their ability to keep both campers and coaches always coming back .\nwith soccer this week . skyhawks was wonderful for her . coach crazy and coach skittles were so positive and knowledgea\nour kids have participated in skyhawks youth sports camps for years . the coaches are great with the kids - they ' re experienced , enthusiastic and encouraging . the camps have always been a great experience for our kids .\nfor the price specified , skyhawks offers you the convenience of renting the necessary equipment required for participation in this program .\nmore than 30 years ago , skyhawks had the vision that every child should experience the joy and benef . . .\nskyhawks sports summer camps typically start when schools let out for summer break and continue up until the children return . most skyhawks sports summer camps are a week long and run for three hours a day . there are a few camps that run for six hours a day , and a few locations that run back - to - back half - day camps . if you are ready for the best job you will ever have . click here to apply !\nawards season approaches : as the winter sports season winds down , multiple local schools will hold their seasonal sports banquets . sturgis east will honor its winter athletes on thursday , and nauset will do the same march 17 .\naffordable , safe , fun and skill - based sports programs for youth between the ages of 3 - 15 .\nhopkins heads to regionals : sandwich senior bryon hopkins will be the cape\u2019s lone representative at the new england interscholastic wrestling championships starting today at providence career and technical academy in rhode island .\nskyhawks provides sport camps where children can discover and develop athletic skills and social values , such as teamwork , respect and sportsmanship .\nterritory granted : the franchise agreement for the sports academy franchise grants franchisees a protected territory to operate a sports academy franchise based on the geographic area and population properties within that area and other relevant demographic characteristics . for any territory , the franchisor will grant only one license for a skyhawks franchise and 1 license for a super tots franchise . if franchisees purchase a tier 1 franchise , their territory will have a population of 150 , 000 to 250 , 000 , and if franchisees purchase a tier 2 franchise , their territory will have a population of less than 150 , 000 . the population statistics used in determining the territory will be based on numbers derived from the current u . s . census report and supplemented with other information available .\n\u201ca wonderful program ! the coaches are very pleasant and knowledgeable . it\u2019s a good time for the kids , as with all the skyhawks sports programs my son has participated in . i would highly recommend your programs ! \u201d - joyce ( westwood , ma )\nwith hawks lacrosse academy nearing one month in operation at the rockland offices , orcutt remains excited . \u201ci like to think i\u2019m doing my very best . the product will speak for itself . \u201d\nstiles : there are some private companies who are typically soccer camp companies . but there are lots of others , including just about anyone who wants to run a sports camp . our advantage is offering multiple sports instead of just one or two .\nfor detailed information on all of our summer sports camps , please visit our website at our camp website link : urltoken .\nskyhawks is my first coaching job and gave me all of the tools i would need to be successful in youth sports . management was great and alway willing to help if there was any type of issue . only worked in one school for two hours a week .\nscholarships for kids who are financially unable to attend sports programs . your donation is greatly appreciated , but is not tax deductible .\nwe offer many different different sports - - and countless ways for your child to grow . the camps range from soccer to baseball to our popular mulit - sport camps where kids sample three different sports ( soccer , basketball and baseball ) in one camp .\nskyhawks , in the process of expansion , now has 69 company - owned franchises , an interactive technology professional group and a new online store .\nthe ellisville native has been the skyhawks head coach since 2006 and returned to davis wade stadium in 2011 in a 55 - 17 losing effort .\nat skyhawks we go the extra mile to focus on safety , and we have a long - standing proven safety track record and processes to prove it . for example , all skyhawks sports camps start and end with our unique safety process called \ufffdgate system and parking lot duty . \ufffd this process is where coaches come and greet both parents and campers in the parking lot when parents pull up to drop off their children .\nwith almost 30 years in the books and more than a million kids reached through the program , there\u2019s no telling where skyhawks will soar to next .\nzettergren , who will be concord\u2019s quarterbacks coach , also arrives from the volunteer state , having spent time at ut - martin . the skyhawks turned an 0 - 2 start in 2016 into a final record of 7 - 5 . previous coaching stops also include trinity christian academy and st . george\u2019s high school . zettergren lettered at ole miss as a wide receiver .\nfun week - long summer sports camps . it was fun but stressful working here . the location of your workplace here changes on a weekly basis , but management is good at communicating these places in advance and you have a choice whether to take the job or not . overall , skyhawks is a good company with good intentions and it is always great to get to know kids and see the improvement in their sports abilities .\nfranchise description : skyhawks franchise group , inc . ( sfg ) is the franchisor . the franchisor offers franchises for \u201cskyhawks businesses\u201d and \u201csupertots businesses . \u201d skyhawks businesses provide camps ( for children ages 5 - 16 ) , and after school programs , classes / clinics and leagues ( for children ages 6 - 16 ) in baseball , basketball , cheerleading , flag football , golf , lacrosse , soccer , track & field , and volleyball using a proprietary system .\nchicagoland baseball academy is an innovative training facility for baseball players of all ages who want to work hard and get better . with over 5 , 000 total sq . feet and 1 , 500 sq . \u2026 read more\nan encouraging statistic for the skyhawks camps has been the feedback they get from both participants and parents . about 98 percent of feedback they get is positive .\na - 4 skyhawks -\ncon dios en el alma y un halc\u00f3n en el coraz\u00f3n\n. | aviones | pinterest | aircraft , planes and aviation\nskyhawks is a fantastic organization . this was our daughter ' s first summer camp experience with skyhawks in liberty lake . she had so much fun ! she tried new sports and was able to continue with other sports she knew . she had a busy summer with skyhawks . the coaches are very young , but energetic and professional . there was one week when the air quality was particularly bad due to forest fires and they moved the outdoor camp inside to hub . then they put it back outside the next day , but the air quality was still pretty bad . i voiced concern and they moved the camp back inside for the remainder of the week . i greatly appreciated that step . i would recommend skyhawks to any local family . i am hopeful that skyhawks offers more camps next year that go from 9 : 00am - 3 : 00pm . the camps they have that go from ( ; 00am - 12 : 00pm are not long enough , according to our daughter ! she greatly enjoyed the fun games and\ncrafts\naspect of the longer camps .\nyear - round programs : we offer year round programs in select states , please see our website for complete information on all skyhawks sport camps in your area .\nwe offer a variety of programs for ages 18 mos . to 5 years . sports classes , camps , birthday parties and enrichment programs for schools .\ncopyright \u00a9 2000 - 2018 work in sports l . l . c . all rights reserved . please read our terms of use and privacy policy .\nhopkins , the all - state runner - up at 113 pounds this past weekend , has received an automatic bye into the round of 16 . he\u2019ll face isaac hahr , state runner - up from st . johnsbury academy in vermont .\nwhile this summer will be skyhawks\u2019 30th year , it is not until september when they will begin their campaign to promote their 30th season for the summer of 2009 .\nlooking back on the past 30 years , skyhawks ceo dave berto says he always knew the company would be successful , but he never imagined it would become so big .\nosterville - - cape cod academy will offer boys lacrosse for the first time since 2012 this spring . cca athletic director jeff conlon announced the school has hired kevin o\u2019neil , president of barnstable youth lacrosse , to take over as seahawks head coach .\ntraining overview : before opening the sports academy business , franchisees ( if franchisees are an individual ) or their managing owner ( if franchisees are an entity ) and , if applicable , their designated manager must attend and successfully complete to the franchisor\u2019s satisfaction the initial training program that is being provided for the sports academy business that the franchisee purchased . after franchisees successfully complete the initial training program and after they open their sports academy business , the franchisor will spend up to two days with franchisees in their territory to train and assist them in marketing the services of their sports academy business and up to two days with franchisees in their territory to assist them in the training of their staff . the initial training program comprises approximately 16 hours at the franchisor\u2019s headquarters in spokane , washington , or such other location that the franchisor designates . the on - site training comprises approximately 24 hours in the franchisee\u2019s territory , or such other location that the franchisor designates . the managing owner , designated manager , independent contractors and employees must attend and satisfactorily complete various training courses the franchisor periodically requires at the franchisee\u2019s cost and at the times and locations the franchisor designates . in addition to participating in ongoing training : ( a ) each year franchisees will be required to attend an annual meeting of all franchisees and pay a convention fee if the franchisor holds an annual meeting of all franchisees , and ( ii ) during the first year after franchisees opens for business , they will required to have at least one employee ( but up to 10 employees ) attend at least one of the franchisor\u2019s staff and program training sessions , and pay a per - person program fee .\nvery rewarding teaching kids different sports . had to bridge the gap between ultra competitive kids and others who were just happy to be outside . great summer job .\nphil champlin , skyhawks vice president of operations , is one example of a person who worked his way to the top and has enjoyed every minute of his opportunity to teach kids .\nwhile skyhawks is predominantly focused on summer camps , year - round programs may be around the corner as they are in talks with the after school all - stars of los angeles .\nmatt digby is the sports director at woay - tv . he joined the station in january 2015 \u2013 right in the middle of big atlantic classic week . read more\nequal opportunity employment policy : skyhawks sports academy , inc . is an equal opportunity employer . all applicants and employees have been and will continue to be considered without regard to sex , race , religion , marital status , sexual orientation , age , national origin , color , veteran status , or disability . all applicants are carefully screened , and full consideration is given to their training , education , skills , aptitudes , experience , and previous work record . our equal employment opportunity policy applies to all aspects of employment \u2013 recruitment , selection , training , promotion , demotion , transfer , compensation and benefits , layoff , recall , and termination .\nstu is the world - herald ' s lead writer for high school sports and for golf . follow him on twitter @ stuowh . phone : 402 - 444 - 1041 .\nfavre started five games for the skyhawks last season and has one start this fall . he has thrown for 498 yards , four touchdowns and three interceptions on the year while adding one rushing score .\nwarden was deciding between several programs , but skyhawks assistant coach john gomes might\u2019ve clinched it . gomes was warden\u2019s receivers coach for two years at sjp ii before moving up to stonehill this past fall .\nobligations and restrictions : the sports academy franchise shall be managed by franchisees , or if they are an entity , by one of the owners who is a natural person with at least a 51 % ownership interest and voting power in the entity ( managing owner ) . the franchisor will allow franchisees to appoint a designated manager ( designated manager ) to run the day to day operations of the sports academy franchise . the designated manager must successfully complete the initial training program . if franchisees replace a designated manager , the new designated manager must satisfactorily complete the initial training program at the franchisee\u2019s own expense . franchisees must sell , or offer for sale , only those services and products authorized by the franchisor and which meet its standards and specifications . franchisees must sell , or offer for sale , all types of services and products specified by the franchisor . the franchisor reserves the right to establish minimum and maximum resale prices for use with multi - area marketing programs and special price promotions .\nthe founder , kent gold started it with a vision to provide age appropriate sports development for young kids . kent owned and ran sports facilities in the puget sound region of washington state for several years and developed a similar program that grew out of a need for good programming for that age group . none existed at the time and kent , being a grown up kid , knew that the indirect approach that taps kids\nfun\nmotivation was the key . kids just wanna have fun and parents want good programming that develops kids physically , emotionally and prepares them for sports .\nthe staff of skyhawks , a company that puts on sports camps for kids across the united states , stands outside their offices in the mount spokane area mar . 27 . from left , they are patty shelley , ceo and president dave berto , lois tipple , teryn clement , phil champlin , pam trull , erika skar , jarred perona and tracy umbrell . ( jesse tinsley / the spokesman - review )\nstiles : the initial investment is between $ 24 , 000 and $ 42 , 000 . then , the franchisees pay the skyhawks $ 12 per participant with a minimum guarantee of 600 participants in the first year .\nskyhawks sports year - round programs run september through june . these programs have been developed to provide a safe after - school alternative that emphasizes the development of lifetime skills , sportsmanship and fun ! participant ages will vary in different areas . programs are typically run in the afternoons , on weekends , or during school vacation periods ( thanksgiving , christmas , spring breaks , etc . ) . click here to apply !\nit is a good starting company to work for . you get hands on experience dealing with adults and more difficulty you get to teach kids sports . it is not easy , but every rewarding .\nthis kids class , lesson or camp is pending a skill assessment . you should work with the provider to complete this skill assessment . if the assessment is not complete within 5 days , skyhawks will automatically cancel this registration .\ncredit cards cannot be deleted when transactions are pending . to cancel , click cancel from your summary schedule . cancellations are subject to the providers ' policies . skyhawks does not issues refunds or credits for cancellations without refund protection .\ni had some challenges with the summer camp signups and i worked with debbie , one of the managers at skyhawks . she was very friendly and did a great job helping me get my problems resolved . i highly recommend !\n\u201ci\u2019ve just always wanted to teach . i love teaching , \u201d says orcutt who created the hawks moniker while coaching at derby academy in the 1990s with a group of players that called themselves the \u201cskyhawks . \u201d the name was shortened to just \u201chawks , \u201d and went from there . \u201cone of the problems with teaching is always finding facilities , a physical structure , a structured way to teach without being jammed up into seasons . this gives me an option to do it 52 weeks a year , \u201d continued orcutt , on his latest lacrosse endeavor .\npiv , as everyone called him , told his stories honestly , elegantly and humanely . his hard work and his reporting and writing skills earned him the respect of our subscribers and sports figures all over america .\neach manual is around 30 pages . then we have a general coaching manual , that\u2019s another 40 pages . and for the onsite directors ( who oversee the sports camps ) , that\u2019s another 30 - page manual .\nin the fourth episode of\nwhere i come from\n\u2014 a new podcast from the world - herald \u2014 host dirk chatelain sits down for an in - depth interview with longtime husker sports broadcaster kent pavelka .\ncountless ways for your child to grow . the camps range from soccer to baseball to our popular multi - sport camp where kids sample three different sports ( soccer , basketball , and baseball ) in one camp .\nmy 2 children attended , british soccer camp 4 years in a row , they loved it but this year we thought we would try something new . with out a doubt , next year they will do skyhawks . they have learned s\nour coaches and site directors make a significant difference to your child\ufffds on - field experience . chosen for their strong personal character , responsibility , and capacity to effectively communicate sports skills to youth , our staff will make the extra effort every time to ensure that your children have the best on - field / court experience , emphasize teamwork , and learn life skills through sports . our staff are required to complete our extensive certification process .\nthe supertots curriculum is a progressive curriculum designed by experts with a comprehensive understanding of child development . the goal is to bring kids through the various stages so they not only grow their athletic skills and fitness but develop an interest and love for sports and aerobic activities . each stage builds upon the previous stage with unique challenges and new skill building games . children who have gone through the entire curriculum can demonstrate remarkable skill and have had great success in sports leagues .\nit was a historic volleyball season for omaha skutt , and the same could be said for skyhawks coach renee saunders . she\u2019s the first former world - herald nebraska high school athlete of the year to receive the newspaper\u2019s high school coach of the year honor .\ng she had such a late start to the sport ! thanks skyhawks . we will be back . my son is doing baseball in august ! he has two years of t - ball , one year of coach pitch and one year of kid pitch . regardless\n\u201cit\u2019s great for our program and great for our school and community , \u201d simpson said . \u201cwe get to be on the sec network again and that skyhawks logo will be on espn . hopefully that\u2019s going to benefit us in recruiting and attract certain players . \u201d\nmeets each wednesday or thursday from 1 : 00pm - 2 : 15pm , and is located at the piedmont recreation department basketball courts , 358 hillside avenue ( students participating in prd preschool programs will be picked up from preschool by skyhawks or prd preschool staff ) .\ni wanted a more serious job this summer that somewhat relates to my major or that can be a possible place that i work at in the future . skyhawks was a great experience that i learned from but it isn ' t correlated to my work pathway .\nwe ' re very happy with these sports camps . our son loves the weeklong themed days and meeting new friends . the prices are very reasonable . the only thing that i could see improvement in is dividing the kids further by age .\n\u201cwe are teamed with the l . a . chapter to pilot programs in middle schools , \u201d berto said . \u201cit offers daily programs after school to kids so they can stay productive in school homework and after - school activities and sports . \u201d\nover the last ten years over 5500 teams , leagues , companies and organizations in the sports industry have posted jobs and searched our resume database . use the tool below to see if the employers you want to work for use workinsports . com .\nthe skyhawks are just 1 - 17 all - time against fbs opponents , with their lone win coming in 2012 against memphis . ut martin is 0 - 4 against the southeastern conference and it will be the program\u2019s first meeting against a no . 1 - ranked team .\ngreat time working with children and instructing on various sports . it was a great experience passing on knowledge that i was able to gather over the years in athletics . it was a great seasonal summer job working with great people for a great company .\nmy 2 children attended , british soccer camp 4 years in a row , they loved it but this year we thought we would try something new . with out a doubt , next year they will do skyhawks . they have learned so much and have had a blast . great program !\neveryday at skyhawks i would come prepared with my outfit and materials such as cones and disks to set up the play field . i coached my own group of kids weekly whose ages varied from 5 - - 14 and taught them how to play various sports and some proper techniques . the job isn ' t really hard if you are prepared with fun activities for the children and come to work with a smile on your face . the most enjoyable part of the job is seeing the children having a blast and seeing the progress they make from your instructions .\ncamp instructional activities offered : basketball , football , baseball , cheerleading , soccer , golf , tennis , volleyball , team sports , and more . lacrosse , mini - hawk , multi - sport , quickstart , tiny - hawk , track & field , & volleyball too !\nthere is nothing the management could do for people in similar situations as me . if someone who wants a future with sports or children would love this job and it would be a great one to get them started and show them the responsibilities and tasks it takes to .\nat skyhawks we go the extra mile to focus on safety , and we have a long - standing proven safety track record and processes to prove it . for example , all skyhawks sports camps start and end with our unique safety process called \u201cgate system and parking lot duty . \u201d this process is where coaches come and greet both parents and campers in the parking lot when parents pull up to drop off their children . our staff guide the kids onto the field / court and out of harm\u2019s way by funneling them into our gate system . eye contact is maintained from each one of our staff members until the kids make it onto the field / court where they are grouped by age . this efficient process ensures safety . additionally , it develops a level of trust between parent , coach , and child that ultimately leads to a fun and skill - focused camp for youth .\nthere\u2019s a new indoor lacrosse facility in rockland . there\u2019s a hole in the roof protected by a window , unlike cowboys stadium in arlington , texas . the navy blue turf is a shade or two darker than the famous football field at boise state university in idaho . said turf is enclosed by hockey rink - style boards , befitting of kevin orcutt , who\u2019s a hockey player by trade . hawks lacrosse academy is up and running .\nstiles : we give them training at the home office and at their location . we also give administrative , marketing , sales , call center and technology support , training for the coaches and access to all of our sports manuals , coaching manuals , training videos and registration software .\njoin us for the thursday night live series in downtown mountain view ! castro street between mercy and villa streets will be closed to traffic so the public can walk the street to enjoy restaurant dining , shopping , children ' s activities , a farmer ' s market , live music and a custom / classic car show . all events are from 5 : 30 - 8 : 30 p . m . 2017 thursday night live schedule : june 15 , 2017 - pop fiction , dance hits from the 70s , 80s , 90s , & 2000s june 29 , 2017 - the cheeseballs , high energy dance july 13 , 2017 - daze on the green , classic rock july 27 , 2017 - the houserockers , rock & soul * thursday night live live music is held on castro street at dana street in downtown mountain view . thank you to our sponsors : music sponsor - linkedin kids & car sponsors : june 15th - skyhawks sports academy for more information , contact the recreation office at ( 650 ) 903 - 6331 or recreation @ urltoken\npiv probably wrote more words about mcdermott than any athlete in his 45 years . he chronicled mcdermott\u2019s evolution from unheralded recruit to three - time all - american , sports illustrated cover boy and nba lottery pick . the last time they saw each other was feb . 21 in chicago .\nanother facet of hawks lacrosse academy orcutt hopes to emphasize on is physical fitness . there\u2019s a makeshift gym located outside the boards of the turf , not so much for working out , he says , but to make his clinics an \u201call in one\u201d type of deal : play lacrosse , but also train to be stronger and faster . the triple s program ( speed , strength and skills ) will be utilized by hawks , with certified trainers and coaches overseeing it .\nthe scott frost saga would prove to be one of the most remarkable sports stories in many years in nebraska , an epic tale playing out over 79 days in orlando , lincoln and other locales from pennsylvania to california . this six - part series \u2014 written by henry cordes and illustrated by matt hane\u2026\ngrounds crew spelled out\npiv\nalong the third base warning track before game six of the college world series on june 20 , 2016 . world - herald sports reporter steve pivovar , who would have attended his 500th straight cws game that day had he not been battling cancer and pneumonia , died wednesday .\nreaders knew pivovar , 63 , because of his prolific writing , but in the \u201970s , \u201980s and \u201990s he occasionally worked late nights on the sports desk , supervising production of the paper . the world - herald had six nightly editions , and deadlines came by the hour . piv\u2019s wisecracks cut the tension .\nsaid gene stephenson , former wichita state baseball coach : \u201ci never heard anybody say anything about steve except , boy , what a class guy he was and what a knowledgeable sports writer that he was . it\u2019s a sad , sad day for college baseball in general and the college world series in particular . \u201d\nnot a positive experience for our son who is very active in sports and a great kid . their programs much like others must be very dependent on the coach but clearly this group did not like or understand how to work with young kids in a positive and motivational manner . caution if signing up your kiddo .\nthe podcast , which features extended conversations with nebraska ' s most prominent and interesting sports figures , goes beyond the daily soundbites and clich\u00e9s to offer access you can ' t get anywhere else . who are these people and how did they get where they are ? what life experiences changed them ? what have they learned ?\npivovar , the old - school , dry - witted , 45 - year veteran of the world - herald , died tuesday night because of complications from kidney cancer . his love and dedication to the omaha sports scene was evident in thousands of stories he wrote , most notably about creighton athletics and the college world series .\nkent started soccertots by teaching classes himself and developed the original curriculum . since that time , the curriculum has been revised many times with input from many people who have taught thousands of hours of class which is why it is widely regarded as the gold standard for sports programming for kids 1 . 5 to 5 years old .\nyour registration can not be processed until your child completes a skill assessment or the provider waives the skill assessment . please contact skyhawks as soon as possible to resolve this prerequisite . we will reserve your spot for five days . if the skill assessment has not been completed or waived within five days from your order , your reserved activity or camp selection will be automatically canceled .\nmy 10 year old daughter had her first experience with soccer this week . skyhawks was wonderful for her . coach crazy and coach skittles were so positive and knowledgeable . i feel they really began to fill the gap she had in skill , considering she had such a late start to the sport ! thanks skyhawks . we will be back . my son is doing baseball in august ! he has two years of t - ball , one year of coach pitch and one year of kid pitch . regardless of how\neasy ,\n( as others have said ) the camp may be , he will learn something ! even the most advanced player can learn something from going back to the basics and working on foundational skills . can ' t wait !\ni love that i got to help teach kids sports and really help them understand how much being involved in a sport can positively impact their lives . the area manager was a bit tough to work with as there was very short notice between what camps you work and if you declined a camp it made it less likely that you would be assigned to coach another .\nskyhawks franchise group has earned the # 284 spot on entrepreneur magazine ' s 2018 franchise 500 rankings ! entrepreneur\u2019s annual franchise 500 rankings are the world ' s first , best , and most comprehensive franchise ranking for almost four decades . each year , the entrepreneur ranks the 500 best companies to pursue franchise ownership with , based on brand power , financial stability , growth opportunities , corporate support , and costs & fees .\n\u201ci started about 10 years ago as area manager , but i\u2019ve worked my way up and got the opportunity to prove myself and show what i can do , \u201d champlin said . \u201ci have always had a passion for teaching kids life skills . i get jazzed and excited to give kids the opportunity to come out and play sports and to leave with a higher self esteem . \u201d\njeff and dave recognized our spokane model could probably work in the seattle and portland markets . the next big expansion was into california in the early \u201890\u2019s . i was finishing college at santa clara university and recognized our business model that was working in the northwest would probably work in california . dave and i hit the road selling skyhawks services in northern california and we fine - tuned our process for expanding into more distant markets .\nkarl\u2019s love of sports will shine through when working with kids , parents , and coaches . he\u2019s a natural coach and mentor , having managed teams and individuals for much of his career . his background is also in the retail and software industries . he has worked with teams around the country and the globe to analyze their business to help them become more productive , efficient , and effective .\nthis job was by far the most fun i ' ve ever had when it came to working . interacting with the kids and carrying out lesson plans on sports that you have experience with is so rewarding . during the time i worked there , it was rewarding to know that i could be making such a huge impact on these kids lives and it was fun developing a relationship with them .\norcutt also maintains realistic views for his new academy as well . he doesn\u2019t want hawks to get too big for its own good . \u201cwe don\u2019t want to become too huge , don\u2019t want to have a huge turnover rate . we want to know our kids\u201d said orcutt , who once spent \u201cabout a month\u201d on a bobcat building a lacrosse field in his own backyard . \u201cwe want to have kids that start in fourth grade , and see them progress over the course of four , five , six years . \u201d he hopes to still keep it \u201crelatively south shore - based . we don\u2019t have any plans of going all over the place . \u201d\nthe start of the high school sports events is less than a month away . badminton leads off with games starting aug . 23 . football begins just two days later at area high schools . keep up with local athletes \u2013 tape the following schedules to your state - of - the - art stainless steel , or your vintage 1980s avocado refrigerator . go to the games and lend support to local athletes . cheaper than a movie .\nin 2014 , tori and karl moved from minnesota to colorado , hoping to spend as much time outdoors as possible . skyhawks camps were the perfect fit for getting outside and being active with their two girls , avery and macie . both girls have participated in soccer , mini - hawk , and cheerleading camps , along with a year in supertots camps . when presented with the opportunity to purchase the colorado franchise , tori and karl knew it was a great fit for them and their family .\nbasically at this job you are babysitting kids and attempting to teach them some sports skills . depending on the camp you have this job can be really fun or not . if the kids behave well and are sweet it can be a great time playing soccer or basketball or whatever with them . but if you get a group of kids that are rude and wild , or if your other coach ( es ) slack off it can be kind of rough .\nduring a typical day , i would show up at 8 : 30 and prepare the courts or the fields depending on the sport i would be coaching that day . through this job i learned how to improve my conversational skills with both the children i worked with and the parents who were curious about what we did . i liked the management that i met and worked with , they gave me many opportunities and they were helpful . the workplace culture was mainly positive . all of the other coaches were helpful and we worked together to create an environment that was both fun and helped to build fundamental skills in the sports we played . the hardest part of the job was being tired from being active and having to look after almost 100 kids during the weeks for 6 hours a day . at the same time , the most enjoyable part was working with children . i am an extremely extroverted person and playing different sports and games with the kids was fun for me to do .\norcutt\u2019s founding of the eastern mass hawks was about 15 years in the making . the burgeoning program will serve as a learning tool for young lacrosse players across the south shore , with clinics and teams of various levels as its basis . \u201cthe biggest thing that was holding me back was finding a facility , \u201d said orcutt , a hanover resident who also currently coaches the boston college eagles men\u2019s club lacrosse team . \u201cthere\u2019s so many programs , so many sports with different things , and finding continuity with the weather , the way new england is . \u201d\nsummer programs were canceled the thursday before they were supposed to start leaving me with childcare issues for the hours my kids were scheduled to be in basketball and volleyball camp . canceling a program on a thursday afternoon before it starts leaves working parents with a lot of extra foot work . cancellation email stated that they tried to fill up the program , but were unable to . at least a wells notice would have been reasonable . i spent hours on the phone trying to find other day camps that weren ' t full . not an easy thing to go considering it was already middle of the summer break for kids . not a good experience . would not sign up again with skyhawks ."]}
{"id": 55878, "summary": [{"text": "creative response concepts ( crc ) public relations is an american public relations firm best known for helping to devise the swift boat veterans for truth campaign attacking john kerry \u2019s vietnam war record in the 2004 presidential race .", "topic": 37}, {"text": "the company 's alexandria , virginia office , is run by former pat buchanan communications director greg mueller , with help from former pat robertson communications director mike russell .", "topic": 18}, {"text": "crc was also hired by the discovery institute during the kitzmiller v. dover area school district trial over teaching intelligent design in public schools .", "topic": 2}, {"text": "in 2006 , they were retained to help promote the 2006 film world trade center directed by oliver stone .", "topic": 11}, {"text": "the company was hired to promote the case against barack obama , a 2008 book by david freddoso and put out by regnery publishing .", "topic": 15}, {"text": "crc is also the agency of record for the national organization for marriage . ", "topic": 37}], "title": "creative response concepts", "paragraphs": ["for questions regarding creative response concepts inc contact us directly at greg mueller , president of creative response concepts inc on the following numbers , or find the appropriate contact on the homepage of creative response concepts inc via www . crc4pr . com .\nplease send written inquiries and notices to creative response concepts inc from abroad to the international fax number + 1 . 703 . 683 . 1703 or to the company email address . call displayed telephone number to ask for respective email address of creative response concepts inc .\ngreg mueller the president of creative response concepts inc , the millwork manufacturer in 2760 eisenhower ave , the alexandria , the virginia 22314 .\ncreative response concepts 2760 eisenhower ave . , suite 402 alexandria , va 22314 telephone : 703 - 683 - 5004 fax : 703 - 683 - 1703 website : urltoken\non the c - span networks : the creative response concepts has 1 videos in the c - span video library ; the first program was in a 2006 , alito supreme court nomination .\ncreative response concepts is an american public relations firm best known for helping to devise the swift boat veterans for truth campaign attacking john kerry\u2019s vietnam war record in the 2004 presidential race . wikipedia *\nfor travel by car , directions from your location to creative response concepts inc at 2760 eisenhower avenue in alexandria , va will be displayed via link > > my route < < below the map .\non this page you will find important information about creative response concepts inc based in alexandria , va , like the address , contact person and details , as well as the email address and home page .\ncreative response concepts , an alexandria , virginia - based public relations firm ,\nhas many links to the republican party and the conservative movement ,\neric boehlert wrote september 10 , 2004 , in salon .\nand put $ 5 million of his own money towards a television advertising campaign aimed at trying to build resistance to any proposal for a government - run health insurance program . creative response concepts is running the campaign .\nwithout even realizing it , he then repeats gillespie ' s directive :\nour job is echo chamber .\ncaption : pat buchanan , left , and creative response concepts president greg mueller during the 1996 new hampshire primaries .\ncontent is available under creative commons attribution - noncommercial - sharealike unless otherwise noted .\nto request more information about creative response concepts inc from abroad please call the international phone number + 1 . 703 . 683 . 5004 under which you will be able to speak with president greg mueller or be directed to the appropriate contact person .\ngiven crc ' s well known track record , as well as an outline of naea ' s plan sent to recruit members and obtained by rh reality check , it is a safe assumption that creative response concepts is less likely to promote abstinence only as they are to attack supporters of proven , evidenced - based , comprehensive sexuality education .\nwriting on a reproductive health blog in april 2007 , scott swenson reported that ,\nusing membership dues paid in part by federal tax dollars , the national abstinence education association ( naea ) hired the washington , dc , public relations firm , creative response concepts .\n[ 6 ] on behalf of the naea , crc will be heading a\nproactive rapid response initiative to counteract negative attacks on abstinence education ,\nreported o ' dwyer ' s pr daily . [ 7 ]\nfreddoso\u2019s book is being promoted by the well - connected conservative public relations firm creative response concepts . the firm , headed by former gop operative greg mueller , also handled publicity for \u201cunfit for command\u201d and media relations for the 527 group swift boat veterans for truth , which in 2004 ran widely covered television advertisements featuring veterans who had served in vietnam with kerry , criticizing his conduct and character and claiming he had exaggerated his war record .\nthe always - alert creative response concepts , a conservative public relations firm , sent this bulletin :\nformer alito clerk gary rubman witnessed mrs . alito leaving her husband ' s confirmation in tears and is available for interviews , along with other former alito clerks who know her personally and are very upset about this development .\nin case that was too much trouble for the journalists , the firm also e - mailed out a statement from the\nmueller is president of a little - known alexandria public relations firm , a hard - charging outfit called creative response concepts . with a client list that includes the christian coalition , human events magazine and regnery publishing , crc describes itself as the\nblue - collar\ncommunications arm for the conservative movement . that ' s blue collar as in not blue chip . plain bagels from a torn paper sack on south washington street . not big - think breakfasts at the elegant hay - adams .\nin july 2006 , o ' dwyer ' s pr daily reported that\nviacom ' s paramount pictures is using creative response concepts . . . to build support among conservatives and evangelicals for oliver stone ' s world trade center film that opens nationwide aug . 9 . . . . crc arranged a screening in washington last month for conservatives such as washington times columnist cal thomas , national review ' s jack fowler , media research center head brent bozell and foundation for the defense of democracies ' cliff may .\n[ 3 ]\ncrc ,\nrun by former pat buchanan communications director greg mueller , with help from former pat robertson communications director mike russell , sent out a media advisory [ september 9 , 2004 ] to hawk a right - wing news dispatch : ' 60 minutes ' documents on bush might be fake . ' creative response concepts has played a crucial role in hyping the inaccurate , secondhand swift boat allegations , with russell serving as the group ' s official spokesman . a company spokesman could not be reached for comment ,\neric boehlert wrote september 10 , 2004 , in salon .\nspecifically , the membership recruiting letter from naea outlines\nunlimited legislative lobbying\nand mobilization in\nkey congressional districts\nas well as a\nrapid response\ninitiative that is intended to\ncounter attack negative attacks on abstinence education\n. that last part makes one wonder if at one time a memo circulated outlining the swift boat ads as\nrapid response to negative attacks on\nscheiderer is a staffer with creative response concepts .\nscheiderer acted surprised when i asked him who was paying his firm ,\nreported zweifel .\nhe ducked the question , claiming instead that crc works closely with the ' federalist society , ' a group comprised mainly of conservative lawyers , but not known for shelling out money on election campaigns . i asked if they were filing campaign finance reports and , remarkably , he insisted that his clients aren ' t promoting a candidate , merely providing ' information ' about the race . and i ' ve got a bridge to sell .\n[ 5 ]\nexplaining the party ' s public relations travails , mueller says ,\ni don ' t think we ' re being as a party , and a movement , creative enough . a lot of our focus is too much inside the beltway .\npr week reported on september 20 , 2004 :\ncreative response concepts ( crc ) , the va - based agency promoting the swift boat veterans for truth , used right - wing blogs and news sites to turn a cbs report casting doubt on president george w . bush ' s national guard service into a potential black eye for both the network and the democrats . a crc client , the cybercast news service ( cns ) , was among the first to voice suspicion that documents suggesting bush had received preferential treatment in the guard were forgeries . . . . ' after the cbs story aired , [ cns ] called typographical experts , got them on the record that these papers were fishy , and posted a story by 3pm thursday , ' said crc svp keith appell . ' we were immediately in contact with matt drudge , who loved the story . ' crc worked with cns and the media research center , another media watchdog client , to push the story into the mainstream press .\n[ 1 ]\nin august 2008 , former employees of the failed california indymac bank began working with creative response concepts ( crc ) , in an attempt to hold senator charles schumer responsible for the bank ' s collapse . schumer , who chairs congress ' joint economic committee , went public with his concerns about the bank on june 26 , 2008 . his negative assessments of indymac led to a run on the bank ,\nwith depositors taking out a net $ 1 . 3 billion in the following two weeks ,\naccording to the los angeles times . with help from crc , 51 former indymac employees are accusing schumer of\na malicious , politically motivated act .\ncrc circulated a letter from the employees to california attorney general jerry brown to major media .\nthe letter , signed mostly by former staffers at indymac ' s now - shuttered mortgage operation , asks brown to investigate schumer and to prosecute him under a state law making it a misdemeanor to spread false and damaging statements or rumors about a bank .\n[ 1 ]\naldrich continues to stand by the book ' s account . but in a recent new yorker article , jane mayer writes that aldrich had , in fact , backed away from the marriott hotel allegation in an interview with her . crc ' s response ? it claimed mayer has a left - of - center bias and it tried to undermine her credibility as a journalist .\na message went out ,\nmueller acknowledges .\nyou ' ve got to be careful when you ' re dealing with her .\nthe same publisher that distributed the 2004 best - seller that took aim at john kerry\u2019s vietnam service is planning a summer release of what\u2019s scheduled to be the first critical book on barack obama .\nconservative journalist david freddoso\u2019s \u201cthe case against barack obama\u201d will offer \u201ca comprehensive , factual look at obama , \u201d according to regnery publishing president and publisher marjory ross .\nbut the book\u2019s subtitle makes clear its perspective : \u201cthe unlikely rise and unexamined agenda of the media\u2019s favorite candidate . \u201d\nross contends that the mainstream media has offered insufficient scrutiny of obama and likens the goal of freddoso\u2019s book to that of \u201cunfit for command , \u201d the scathing assessment of kerry\u2019s war record that rocketed to no . 1 on the new york times best - seller list .\nby highlighting negative aspects of obama\u2019s record and background , ross says , freddoso may compel others to offer more critical coverage of the democratic nominee .\n\u201ci think it\u2019s critically important that the country gets a clear and honest view of who is running and what they stand for \u2014 warts and all , \u201d ross says . \u201cwith \u2018unfit for command , \u2019 like \u2018the case against barack obama , \u2019 we believe the media has whitewashed the candidate . \u201d\nbut unlike the kerry book , which was co - authored by a fellow swift boat veteran and focused exclusively on the massachusetts senator\u2019s actions in vietnam and immediately after , \u201cthe case against barack obama\u201d aspires to be a full - length political biography .\nfreddoso has taken a leave from his job with national review online \u2014 where he has written posts with titles such as \u201cobama\u2019s problem with the truth\u201d \u2014 to write the book , which is scheduled to be published on aug . 4 . a former writer for human events , freddoso learned shoe - leather reporting at the knee of syndicated conservative columnist robert d . novak , for whom he worked as a political reporter on the \u201cevans - novak political report . \u201d\nross declined to share any exclusive details of freddoso\u2019s reporting since the manuscript hasn\u2019t been filed yet , but said the 31 - year - old journalist has material from obama\u2019s days in chicago , springfield , ill . , and washington , d . c .\nin an effort to tarnish his cultivated image as a reformer , the book will examine obama\u2019s relationship with members of the windy city\u2019s vaunted politician machine , including mayor richard m . daley .\nfreddoso also will probe obama\u2019s ties to more radical chicago figures including the rev . jeremiah wright , his former pastor at trinity united church of christ , and william ayers , the hyde park resident and former weatherman .\nmoving to the national stage , the book will argue that obama\u2019s political views are far to the left of the mainstream . \u201che\u2019s the no . 1 most liberal member of the u . s . senate , and nobody has really examined his record , \u201d says ross .\nunlike his primary rival hillary rodham clinton , there is no canon of negative books about obama . thanks to his rapid rise on the national political scene , the two most influential books devoted to his life were written by obama himself , who hardly counts as a disinterested observer .\n\u201cdreams from my father\u201d chronicles his youth and search for identity , while \u201cthe audacity of hope\u201d is a more political tome , detailing his issue positions .\naside from these two books , the only other substantive volume on obama is chicago tribune reporter david mendell\u2019s \u201cfrom promise to power , \u201d published in 2007 .\nalso due out this summer is a mostly positive look at \u201cthe faith of barack obama , \u201d by the best - selling author of \u201cthe faith of george bush . \u201d and a critical analysis of the democratic nominee , called \u201cthe obama nation , \u201d will be published on simon & schuster\u2019s threshold editions imprint and is also due out in august . the book is by jerome corsi , who helped kerry critic and swift boat veterans for truth co - founder john o\u2019neill write \u201cunfit for command . \u201d\nsays ross ,\nthe more people fall in love with a candidate , the more they need to know their track record and their real stand on issues .\nmissing out on the latest scoops ? sign up for politico playbook and get the latest news , every morning \u2014 in your inbox .\namong its clients are the republican national committee , national republican congressional committee and national republican senatorial committee . its client list also includes the christian coalition , national taxpayers union , media research council [ sic ] and regnery publishing . regnery is the firm that published unfit for command , the sbvt screed against [ john ] kerry ' s military record ,\nboehlert wrote .\ninterview requests for crc ' s clients are routed through the main switchboard at a single telephone number ; extensions 108 and 110 at the same number handle swift boat veterans for truth , while extensions 109 and 130 are for the judicial confirmation network ,\ntodd johnston wrote july 5 , 2005 , in epluribus media .\nis a multimillionaire former hospital ceo who , in 2009 , emerged as a prominent leader of the opposition to u . s . president barack obama ' s healthcare reform plans . scott founded a group called\ncrc\nwas paid $ 165 , 000 for repping both the swift vets and the conservative book company regnery publishing , which issued a tome about kerry ' s military service , unfit for command ,\nwilliam triplet wrote in variety , february 5 , 2006 .\nthat was just one day after the ' 60 minutes ' installment aired ,\nboehlert said .\nduring the january 2006 u . s . senate judiciary committee ' s confirmation hearings on supreme court nominee samuel a . alito , jr . , his wife , martha - ann bomgardner , left the hearing in tears . ( she left as senator lindsey graham was apologizing for democratic senators ' questions about mr . alito ' s membership in the ultra - conservative group concerned alumni of princeton . ) time magazine reported that , following this incident : [ 2 ]\nthe spring 2007 election for wisconsin supreme court pitted conservative annette ziegler against progressive linda clifford . on february 23 , 2007 , madison reporter dave zweifel wrote about a pro - ziegler pitch\nfrom a public relations flack named tim scheiderer .\nscheiderer ' s email stated : [ 4 ]\nthe court ' s impact on taxes , employment , health care , and many other areas will be felt by all . recently , the court has had a propensity to re - create laws rather than enforcing them . this is very problematic for wisconsin because it turns the law into an unpredictable guessing game and produces no confidence in the judiciary ' s neutrality .\nwriting on the nation blog , richard kim noted that the formation of naea and its hiring of a well - connected conservative pr firm like crc comes after\na frigid winter for the abstinence - only crowd .\nthe government accountability office criticized the funding of abstinence - only programs without checking their\neducation materials for scientific accuracy ,\nwhile the institute of medicine faulted abstinence programs in the president ' s emergency plan for aids relief as jeopardizing\nthe vitally important end of saving lives .\n[ 8 ] in addition , abstinence - only programs\nfavored by republicans and their conservative allies have lost momentum with the democratic takeover of congress ,\nobserved o ' dwyer ' s , adding :\nthe prevention first act , for instance , introduced by senate majority leader harry reid ( d - nev . ) and rep . louise slaughter ( d . - n . y . ) backs state level sexual education programs that provide information about abstinence , contraception and disease prevention .\n[ 9 ]\ncritics of abstinence - only education warned that the pr work could entail\nswift boat\n- like smear attacks on politicians and groups supporting comprehensive sex education . swenson wrote , on the\nrh reality check\nblog : [ 10 ]\npr week ranked crc public relations as the fiftieth largest independent pr agency in the united states in 2008 , with 2007 revenue of $ 7 , 604 , 274 , a 24 % increase from the previous year ' s total revenue of $ 6 , 117 , 110 . the ranking also notes its staff total of 27 ( 2006 total : 24 ) , with $ 281 , 640 in revenue per employee . [ 2 ]\ndiscovery institute : seattle - based think tank that promotes\nintelligent design\ncreationism . crc recently pulled off quite a stunt for the di when they got a roman catholic cardinal to write a letter to the new york times condemning evolution .\ne . scott reckard ,\nex - indymac workers ' complaint against sen . charles schumer may have political undertones ,\nlos angeles times , august 16 , 2008 .\nrobert b . bluey ,\n' 60 minutes ' documents on bush might be fake ,\ncybercast news , september 9 , 2004 .\neric boehlert ,\nswift boat flacks attack cbs . as the controversy over bush ' s military record builds , a right - wing firm that works for the rnc pitches in ,\nsalon , september 10 , 2004 .\ndouglas quenqua ,\ntwo dc firms ramp up efforts over latest presidential controversies ,\npr week , september 20 , 2004 .\ntodd johnson\nswift boat pr team reassembles to market bush supreme court candidate ,\nepluribus media , july 5 , 2005 .\ndeb reichmann ,\nactivists priming for supreme court battle ,\nassociated press ( committee for justice ) , june 9 , 2005 .\nwilliam triplet ,\n' swift - boat ' pros in demand in d . c . spinmeisters go negative ,\nvariety , february 5 , 2006 .\nmike allen ,\ngop confident as alito hearings wrap : despite frustrating democrats with his answers , the nominee has made no major slip - ups ,\ntime , january 11 , 2006 .\ncrc gets praise for stone ,\no ' dwyer ' s pr daily ( sub req ' d ) , july 25 , 2006 .\ndave zweifel ,\nswift boat firm aiding zeigler campaign ,\nthe capital times ( madison , wi ) , february 23 , 2007 .\nscott swenson ,\nwhen abstinence only policies fail , bring in the hatchet men to preserve bush ' s billion dollar boondoggle ,\nrh reality check blog , april 04 , 2007 .\nrichard kim ,\nabstinence takes a blow ,\nthe nation blog , april 5 , 2007 .\ncrc supports abstinence education ,\no ' dwyer ' s pr daily ( sub req ' d ) , april 10 , 2007 .\nandrew clevenger ,\n' legal experts ' weigh in on u . s . supreme court ' s benjamin ruling ,\nmanaged outrage\nblog of the charleston gazette ( west virginia ) , june 9 , 2009 .\nkathy kiely ,\nduelling health care ads ,\nusa today\nthe oval\n, june 16 , 2009 .\nthis page was last edited on 21 july 2009 , at 16 : 19 .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml + rdfa 1 . 0 / / en\nurltoken\nthe contents of this site are \u00a92018 capitol hill publishing corp . , a subsidiary of news communications , inc .\nnndb has added thousands of bibliographies for people , organizations , schools , and general topics , listing more than 50 , 000 books and 120 , 000 other kinds of references . they may be accessed by the\nbibliography\ntab at the top of most pages , or via the\nrelated topics\nbox in the sidebar . please feel free to suggest books that might be critical omissions .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nhere are some other interesting millwork ( manufacturers ) from alexandria , the county alexandria cty and the u . s . state virginia are listed :\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 strict / / en\nurltoken\ncrc clients include some of the world\u2019s largest corporations , industry groups , non - profit organizations , associations and legislative & public policy initiatives . whether you are launching a new product , facing an imminent crisis , or looking to educate the public , crc helps you achieve your objectives through customized public relations programs .\nfree press release distribution website . write press release . submit press release . distribute press release .\namid the summer reruns of\nseinfeld ,\nthe x - files\nand\ner ,\nyou may find something slightly more intriguing : democratic and republican politicians riding the talk - show circuit putting their own spin on tax relief .\nwith congress back in session this week after the holiday recess , the house , senate and president clinton are trying to reach agreement on the first major package of tax cuts in 16 years .\nbut there is more at stake than hope scholarships and home - sale exemptions . the bigger fight is over which party gets the recognition for balancing the budget and providing tax breaks to working families .\nthis is not the kind of fight republicans have been winning very often over the past two years . remember the shellacking the gop took when it tried to piggyback two controversial amendments onto a disaster - relief bill this spring ? remember how the democrats successfully cast the republicans as scrooges two years ago during the school lunch program debate ? remember the drubbing the gop took over proposed medicare changes during last year ' s election campaign ? remember the government shutdown of 1995 ?\nit doesn ' t help that house speaker newt gingrich is badly wounded and has lost standing even among his own lieutenants . and it doesn ' t help that republicans in the house and senate keep treading on each other ' s nerves .\nall of which puts added pressure on the pollsters and strategists and communications specialists designing this latest public relations assault - - message ministers like greg mueller - - to get it right this time .\nnow you have the pr game ,\nmueller says .\nwho ' s going to get the credit ? nobody ' s going to give us credit on our own .\nin the big picture , we ' re a little piece of the pie ,\nexplains mueller , who has the build of a small - college linebacker and the earnest pitch of a small - town car salesman .\nwe ' re purposely not k street . . . . we come in every day and hustle . . . . we ' re kind of on the outside looking in .\nin pivotal moments , the republican national committee has been known to tap crc to help carry the party ' s message beyond the beltway - - to the readers of the register star in rockford , ill . , and the listeners of blanquita cullum ' s talk radio shows , all 65 stations worth , from richmond to palm springs .\nthree years ago crc was hauled in to promote the contract with america . the firm helped dozens of neophyte gop candidates generate local media attention across the country , fend off attacks and incorporate the contract ' s planks into their campaign strategies . party bigwigs were impressed .\nnow , the rnc has tapped crc to help marshal conservative activists and sell the party ' s tax - cut message throughout the country .\nas outsiders , gop pollster kellyanne fitzpatrick says , crc is doing\na phenomenal job at a time when a lot of people within the party feel like the congressional republicans are failing them .\nwhat we need to do ,\nsays keith appell , a crc spinmeister ,\nis go back to doing reagan .\ntaking the heat\nthe ideas start bubbling up at crc ' s 9 : 30 a . m . daily staff meeting , where 10 conservative apostles gather around a conference table at the firm ' s modest suite of suburban offices . by lunchtime , the ideas are ricocheting off walls , sometimes rising to grand strategy , sometimes petering out .\nwhat about a\nback - to - school tour\nthis fall with republican congressional leaders hitting inner cities from detroit to los angeles touting school choice ? what about a three - day\npromises made , promises kept\ntour right now , featuring gingrich and senate majority leader trent lott talking about cutting taxes and balancing the budget at steel mills and state capitols and family farms ? what about getting republicans to gather on the capitol steps and read excerpts from president kennedy ' s 1963 speech promoting broad - based tax cuts ? ( soundbite :\nmr . clinton , you ' re no jack kennedy .\n)\ncrc ' s chairman and 50 percent stockholder is leif e . noren , a soft - spoken , professorial fellow who coaches girls ' basketball in his spare time . with crc ' s staff of mostly twenty - and thirtysomethings , noren is , at 43 , the resident grandpa . in the 1980s , during the heyday of the conservative movement , noren was treasurer and executive director of the national conservative political action committee .\nhe founded crc in 1989 with $ 15 , 000 , and has since converted a fledgling direct - mail operation into a blossoming political and public relations tiger . ( there are eight outside investors . ) this year , noren says proudly , the firm expects to gross $ 1 . 8 million - - a sum that still puts it in the little leagues , galaxies away from the planet of pr heavyweights like hill & knowlton or edelman public relations worldwide .\nthat is due in large part to mueller , the firm ' s hyperactive president , and appell , his hyperactive sidekick . they are the batman and robin of crc .\nappell , 36 , the firm ' s wiry senior account executive - political consultant , bears a slight resemblance to comedian chevy chase and has the wit to match . he talks fast . his delivery is good . in addition to doing a great phil gramm impersonation , he has the cornball charm of a carnival huckster . he was born to sell .\nvoice - mail message to washington post reporter , june 11 , 2 : 30 p . m . :\ncheck this out , crc strikes again . . . . we ' re launching a coalition to push for school choice in d . c . bipartisan coalition . being led by none other than alveda king , dr . king ' s niece . she will say at this news conference tomorrow . . . that school choice is the next level for the civil rights movement . this , as the republicans are getting beat over the head with the flood aid issue and just prior to bill clinton ' s racial relations speech . . . . are we good or what ? i ' m not trying to blow our horn , but i mean , man ! you ought to be there .\nmueller , 34 , is best known as pat buchanan ' s communications director during his 1992 and ' 96 presidential campaigns . from the car phone or the van phone , he would dial up reporters all over america , trying to line up interviews for buchanan and making him available to react to the latest news on the wire . talk radio . alternative weeklies . local cable . anywhere an audience could be found .\noperating on a small budget , the campaign could not compete over the paid airwaves , so it became the master of carefully staged events that were sure to draw\nearned media ,\nas the consultants call it , and generate newsworthy pictures - - like buchanan strapping on a six - shooter at the o . k . corral in tombstone , ariz .\nhe is one of the most capable press operatives in the party ,\nsaid scott reed , bob dole ' s ' 96 campaign manager , who recently recommended that party officials use crc more often .\nhe gets more done in a morning than most press secretaries get done in a week . . . . he is very versed in the hand - to - hand combat .\nreed should know . after it became clear that dole had wrapped up the gop nomination , buchanan refused to rally around the presumptive nominee . for months he was a pain , threatening to bolt the party and run as an independent in the fall .\nmueller has had a lot of experience in the role of political firefighter . he has had to defend buchanan against charges of racism , antisemitism , protectionism , immigrant bashing and of being a gop turncoat - - especially in 1992 when buchanan challenged a sitting republican president , george bush .\ni ' m not being invited down to the george bush library dedication ,\nbuchanan quipped ,\nand greg is probably not either . but he showed he had courage . he is willing to stand up for his beliefs . you don ' t want yes men , and greg mueller is not a yes man .\nand if you ' re a conservative flamethrower , as some of crc ' s clients have been , you need pr people who won ' t wilt under intense heat .\nwhen regnery publishing unveiled gary aldrich ' s\nunlimited access\nlast year , the book was billed as an expose of security lapses inside the clinton administration . it was a new york times bestseller , but was aggressively attacked by white house officials and picked apart by some journalists - - especially a section in which the retired fbi agent wrote that it\nappears that the president is a frequent late - night visitor to the marriott hotel in downtown washington\nand that\nsome information indicates\nthat clinton ' s hotel companion is female and may be a celebrity .\nbut david brock , the american spectator writer who was once the darling of the right , also has taken shots at the book and the pr machine . in the july issue of esquire , he writes that regnery\nperpetrated a hoax on the public by celebrating unlimited access ' as legitimate and well - researched ,\nbut that aldrich had based the passage about clinton ' s hotel trysts on a rumor that brock himself had just mentioned in passing . brock , who is gay , says that to undermine his criticisms\naldrich ' s pr people put out the word among conservatives that my real problem was not the book ' s truthfulness but aldrich ' s anti - gay rhetoric .\nmueller denies any effort by crc to discredit brock . he says that he believes brock ' s criticism of the aldrich book stemmed from his desire to gain credibility with the media establishment before publication of brock ' s book last fall on hillary rodham clinton .\nbut frankly ,\nmueller says ,\ni got no problem with brock .\nsending the right message\nthere ' s no doubt that we have lost some pr battles in the last several years ,\nsays charles black , a veteran gop consultant .\nbut first of all , we ' re up against a master pr specialist in bill clinton . . . . so that makes it tough .\ni ' m not saying we couldn ' t have done a better job ,\nhe continues ,\nbut it ' s not as simple as saying let ' s get everybody together and all speak from the same page .\na top clinton administration official notes that republicans are having the same difficulty democrats had during the reagan and bush presidencies of the 1980s .\nit ' s much more difficult as a congressional party to maintain discipline ,\nthe official says .\nbut it ' s also much more difficult with a smaller microphone to be heard .\nrepublicans are going through growing pains in transitioning to power ,\nsays republican consultant craig shirley , who proposes creating what he has called\nthe message center ,\nan air traffic controller - style operation to coordinate and monitor communication .\nyou ' ve got people all over the map on a variety of issues - - from disaster relief to the budget deal .\nthe recent debate over renewing china ' s most - favored - nation trading status , for example , bitterly divided the pro - business and social conservative wings of the party . gary bauer , president of the family research council , which was on the losing end , says the party continues to miss opportunities to define itself .\nthe party elites think they ' ve only got communications problems ,\nsays bauer , a former reagan administration official .\ni wish our party would focus more on what it is we ' re trying to sell instead of on the techniques for selling it .\njust two weeks ago there was another issue that exposed tensions within the party - - this time between house and senate republicans . the gop - controlled senate voted to gradually raise the medicare eligibility age from 65 to 67 , boost the premiums of affluent recipients and add a $ 5 co - payment for home health visits to any recipient - - leaving some house republicans furious .\nfrom their standpoint , here was a controversial vote , right before the fourth of july recess , that threatened to rally senior citizens and baby boomers against the party while gop members were supposed to be in their districts selling their tax - cut proposals .\nno , that was not a good thing ,\nsays rep . j . dennis hastert ( r - ill . ) , a member of the house gop leadership team .\nand it is not a good message .\nthe republican party says it is determined to get the message right this time . but that is particularly difficult with issues like a tax cut , which can be framed in terms of class war , the rich versus the rest of us . and history shows that democrats often come out on top if they are able to cast the gop as the party of the wealthy .\ntheir tax - cut proposals are inflated toward the wealthy ,\nsays laura nichols , spokeswoman for house minority leader richard gephardt ( d - mo . ) .\nthey have an enormous public relations hurdle to leap on who their tax cuts help .\ngop pollsters have warned about this hurdle . ed gillespie , a former communications director for both the rnc and house majority leader richard armey ( r - tex . ) , was recently hired by lott to help coordinate the communications strategy for the tax - cut package . he explained how the efforts of crc and others fit into the big picture .\nit ' s important to have a lot of smaller megaphones going off at the same time ,\ngillespie says .\nif they ' re going off at the same time with different messages it ' s just noise . if they ' re going off at the same time with the same message , it ' s an echo chamber . and right now , we ' ve got an echo chamber .\none echo : three - quarters of the benefits under gop tax plans would go to households making less than $ 75 , 000 , republicans say . the gop message handlers have implored republican politicians to mouth the same themes , even the same words in public appearances (\na tax cut for every stage of life\nis one popular refrain ) . as house gop strategist barry jackson puts it , driving home a message\nrequires repetition , repetition , repetition .\ncrc is largely focusing on media strategy outside the beltway . the firm has assembled a coalition of conservative interest groups , dubbed\nputting families first .\nit is booking the groups ' leaders on television and radio chat shows , pushing them for print interviews and arranging conference calls with editorial writers .\ncrc also relies on its fax lists of 10 , 000 media contacts , and on relationships cultivated with individual journalists around the country .\nbut that doesn ' t mean crc ignores the beltway media heavies . one of the firm ' s tactics is to generate a drumbeat of favorable coverage on an issue in small and regional papers throughout the country and then fax that package of news clippings to network producers and influential political reporters here in washington .\nand then all the sudden it ' s a national story ,\nappell says .\npress begets press .\nso on june 30 , crc sent a memo to all gop house and senate press secretaries asking for any press clippings of their bosses explaining the tax - relief package to\nworking - class families .\ncrc would then package and recycle the clips to other media outlets in washington .\nthe memo , supplied by a gop press secretary , even spelled out the kind of images crc was looking for :\nmidwest congressman or senator talking to farmers , northeast congresswoman or senator talking to union workers , california congressman talking to small businesspeople . . . you get the idea .\nwe ' ve got to let people do a little bit more of our talking as a party ,\nmueller says .\na journalist\u2019s conscience leads her to reveal her source to the fbi . here\u2019s why .\nread stories based on reporting for \u201ctrump revealed , \u201d a broad , comprehensive biography of the life of the 45th president .\nafrican american leaders spoke to reporters in support of u . s . supreme court nominee judge samuel alito . among the topics\u2026"]}
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cost credit alternatives . the munising paper products credit union was organized in april 1954 and served only munising paper products ( now neenah paper ) employees and their families . munising community credit union ( mccu ) was organized by a group of local citizens who wanted to enjoy the benefits of a credit union but could not join the mill\u2019s credit union .\nlooking for a different branch office ? find the closest delta community cu branch from 27 locations .\ncustomer support needing personal assistance ? contact delta community cu at ( 404 ) 715 - 4725 .\nlearn more about events & workshops sponsored by delta community credit union to help you with your personal or business checking , loans , investment & retirement planning and more .\norganizations or programs that received funding in 2018 through the delta community credit union philanthropic fund program are not eligible for funding in 2019 but may reapply in subsequent years .\nhow can i apply for a delta community cu credit card ? the credit union does offer credit cards to members . to get more information , current rates , and to apply for a credit card , go to the website . calculate the credit card payoff months or payment for your current card .\nthe number one credit union in georgia . everyone there are so friendly . it is awesome place to work . the will train you and you can move up very fast . their are lots of opportunities for growth at delta community credit union .\na bad experience with delta community credit union . their rates have always been competitive compared to what else is available in my town . also , their website is very user friendly !\nwould you recommend this delta community cu buford kroger branch location ? complaint or compliment ? leave a review and share your experience . reviews can help others when choosing a credit union .\nwhen you join delta community , you ' ll get great rates and superior service . get started now .\nalso , use your new delta community debit card at least 5 times within a 60 - day period .\ncommunity credit union is the perfect choice for your banking needs . i have used them for a car loan , for my credit card , and my checking account .\nshould your organization be awarded a delta community credit union philanthropic fund grant , you will need to submit an impact report at the close of your grant period . this document will highlight goals achieved , impact made and the return on investment ( roi ) made by delta community and your organization .\nbethpage federal credit unionis registered as a community type credit union . this means that anyone associated with a community group may be eligible to join . . please see the credit unions website or contact them at 516 - 349 - 6800 to get exact details .\nteachers federal credit unionis registered as a community type credit union . this means that anyone associated with a community group may be eligible to join . . please see the credit unions website or contact them at 631 - 698 - 7000 to get exact details .\nvisions federal credit unionis registered as a community type credit union . this means that anyone associated with a community group may be eligible to join . . please see the credit unions website or contact them at 607 - 786 - 2000 to get exact details .\nmission federal credit unionis registered as a community type credit union . this means that anyone associated with a community group may be eligible to join . . please see the credit unions website or contact them at 800 - 500 - 6328 to get exact details .\ncitadel federal credit unionis registered as a community type credit union . this means that anyone associated with a community group may be eligible to join . . please see the credit unions website or contact them at 800 - 666 - 0191 to get exact details .\ndelta community credit union has been in existence since 1940 and currently serves more than 347 , 000 members . the credit union operates 26 full - service branch locations throughout georgia , cincinnati , northern kentucky , salt lake city , and dallas , and offers access to more than 5 , 000 service centers through partnership credit unions across the country . in addition to providing personal loans to its members , delta community credit union also offers commercial banking , deposit accounts , and investment and insurance options .\nhudson valley federal credit unionis registered as a community type credit union . this means that anyone associated with a community group may be eligible to join . . please see the credit unions website or contact them at 800 - 468 - 3011 to get exact details .\ndesert schools federal credit unionis registered as a community type credit union . this means that anyone associated with a community group may be eligible to join . . please see the credit unions website or contact them at 602 - 433 - 7000 to get exact details .\nnassau educators federal credit unionis registered as a community type credit union . this means that anyone associated with a community group may be eligible to join . . please see the credit unions website or contact them at 516 - 561 - 0030 to get exact details .\nour credit union will provide high quality financial services to the members , educate members about these services , and promote the credit union philosophy of \u201cpeople helping people\u201d .\ndelta community has been made aware of fraudulent phishing email messages being sent to some members under the name of the credit union . this email is titled \u201cunrecognized login attempt . \u201d please know this is fraudulent and delta community is not associated with these messages . delta community will never request username / password validations via email . do not click on the link or respond to the email and delete the message . read more\nfacilitated by delta community\u2019s financial experts and affiliates , check our event calendar for upcoming classes on the topics below .\ndelta community credit unionis registered as a state chartered type credit union . this means that anyone associated with a state chartered group may be eligible to join . . please see the credit unions website or contact them at 404 - 715 - 4725 to get exact details .\nwould you recommend this delta community cu atlanta - virginia avenue main office location ? complaint or compliment ? leave a review and share your experience . reviews can help others when choosing a credit union .\non thursday , september 7 , credit - reporting company equifax announced a cybersecurity incident potentially impacting as many as 143 million people . delta community and other visa\nonce grant applications are reviewed , all applicants will receive a written response by december 7 , 2018 . please do not contact your local credit union branch or the delta community credit union member care center to inquire about the status of your application . should you have any questions , email the business and community development department at sponsorships @ urltoken .\nthe credit union reports to offer the following financial services in 1025 virginia avenue atlanta - georgia 30354 . call delta community at ( 404 ) 715 - 4725 for more information on any of the services .\nme about my future retirement plans . they are definitely a full service credit union .\na better way to bank ? there ' s a credit union for that . \u2120\nwe support children\u2019s miracle network through our relationship with credit unions for kids and the schools and teachers in our community through our partners in education program . in addition , the delta community credit union philanthropic fund enables us to support causes that assist with the physical and financial education of young people and families .\ncurrent or prospective members of delta community credit union who would like to learn more about the unsecured holiday personal loan may do so by visiting any full - service branch location , by contacting a member service representative at 1 - 800 - 544 - 3328 , or by visiting the credit union online .\ngreat job : more about the company is listed below and can be found on the website - delta community credit union is the largest credit union in georgia in terms of both asset size and membership . with more than $ 5b in assets and 350 , 000 members , it also ranks among the top 25 largest credit unions in the us\nmembership eligibility : the qualifying field of membership for delta community is classified as a state chartered natural person credit union . to open an account you must be eligible to join . view the types of services offered .\nthere is no limit on the total fees that can be charged when you overdraw your account . however , delta community credit union reserves the right to cancel courtesy pay / courtesy pay plus due to excessive fees .\na . simply log in to online banking and select courtesy pay plus under additional services . you can also stop by any delta community credit union branch or contact us at 1 - 800 - 544 - 3328 .\nearn 2x and 3x reward points from july through september when you use your delta community visa \u00ae credit card at gas stations , restaurants and grocery stores . learn more\nanswer any off script questions . this credit union sadly has become a big commercial bank .\naltura credit union ( ca ) offering signature personal loan with 7 . 49 % interest rate\nonly registered 501 ( c ) ( 3 ) nonprofit organizations in the metro atlanta , 11 - county region and out - of - state branch communities in which delta community credit union does business are eligible to apply .\ndelta community has been made aware of fraudulent phishing email messages being sent to some members of the credit union . this email ' s subject line says ,\nimportant notice from delta community credit union .\nthis fraudulent message states that delta community has detected multiple invalid login attempts related to the member ' s account and has temporarily suspended it . the malicious email prompts members to click on a link to reactivate account access . please know delta community is not associated with these messages and will never request username or password information via email or by way of an embedded link . affected members should delete the message . please do not click on the link or respond to the email . read more\nwhat is the routing number for delta community cu ? get the routing number , assets , loans , and other financial information .\napply for a delta community visa credit card , personal loan , car loan or mortgage at any time within your account using our easy - to - use online loan applications .\nupper michigan community credit union ( umccu ) proudly serves the people of alger , delta , marquette , and schoolcraft counties . we offer a full range of products and services at our two alger county locations : munising and trenary .\nbranch and they printed me a new card on the spot . no waiting , no anxiety \u2013 it was unlike any bank i have ever been a member of . i highly recommend delta community credit union . they are wonderful !\ndelta community credit union is one of the largest financial institutions in georgia . it was founded in 1940 and today serves the entire metro atlanta area , including residents of the 11 surrounding counties and employees of top businesses , such as delta air lines , chick - fil - a , yamaha motor manufacturing and racetrac . delta community is a state - chartered credit union organized under the georgia department of banking and finance , and its deposit accounts are federally insured through the national credit union share insurance fund . it chooses to operate as a not - for profit credit union so it can give back earnings to its customers and their local communities . unlike a for - profit bank , delta community is owned by its customers , not individual or institutional investors . customers become member - owners when they open and maintain an account . for more information , visit urltoken .\ni have been a member of delta community credit union for over seven years , and have nothing but good things to say about them . prior to my employer providing direct deposit , i would be visiting the credit union on a weekly basis to deposit my paycheck . the staff was always so kind and friendly . this is what really differentiates this credit union from the traditional monster mega banks in the area . i have never had\nget your credit report for canada residents . monitor your credit and protect against identity theft .\nwhere can i find the delta community cu login for online banking ? access to your accounts with online banking is available - login here .\ndelta community cu savings products available include regular share savings , individual retirement accounts / iras , money market , and share certificates / cds .\nheadquartered in 1025 virginia avenue atlanta - georgia 30354 , the delta community employees credit union is the second largest in the state . it has more or less 60 , 000 members and total assets amounting to $ 1 . 7 billion dollars .\na username and password is required for logging into this app and can only be created when registering for online banking . to register for delta community\u2019s online banking service , visit our website at urltoken and choose new enrollment in the login box . enjoy the convenience of managing your account anywhere and at any time . you can check your balance , transfer funds , make a bill payment and now add money to your account with our newest mobile deposit feature . it\u2019s like having a tiny branch in the palm of your hands . download and get started today ! features of delta community credit union mobile banking \u2022 review account balances and transactions \u2022 transfer funds between accounts \u2022 pay bills * * \u2022 view copies of cleared checks \u2022 locate surcharge - free atm\u2019s and delta community credit union branches safe and secure delta community credit union uses ssl ( secure socket layer ) encryption to communicate securely through all mobile devices . * must be enrolled in online banking . there is no charge from delta community credit union , but messaging and data rates may apply . * * must have bill pay setup previously in online banking .\nthrough delta community mobile banking , members can carry out transactional activities such as checking account balances , scheduling bill payments , transferring funds between accounts , reviewing credit card transactions and locating delta community branch locations . in addition , delta community ' s mobile banking service features a text message component that lets members text commands to a designated short code to get a real - time account balance report or receive an update on the most recent transactions on their account ( s ) .\non march 8 , 1940 , eight delta air lines employees with just $ 45 in capital founded the delta employees credit union . they chose to operate as a not - for - profit cooperative and wanted to help their peers achieve financial success .\nonpoint community credit unionis registered as a state chartered type credit union . this means that anyone associated with a state chartered group may be eligible to join . . please see the credit unions website or contact them at 800 - 527 - 3932 to get exact details .\ncommunity first credit unionis registered as a state chartered type credit union . this means that anyone associated with a state chartered group may be eligible to join . . please see the credit unions website or contact them at 920 - 830 - 7200 to get exact details .\nfirst community credit unionis registered as a state chartered type credit union . this means that anyone associated with a state chartered group may be eligible to join . . please see the credit unions website or contact them at 636 - 537 - 4400 to get exact details .\ngeneral information for delta community cu was taken from their 6 / 30 / 2017 quarterly report , which is the most current available public information .\nfirst , claim your referral offer from a delta community member within 14 days by creating an account on our refer - a - friend site .\nnavy army community credit unionis registered as a state chartered type credit union . this means that anyone associated with a state chartered group may be eligible to join . . please see the credit unions website or contact them at 361 - 986 - 4500 to get exact details .\nuniversity of iowa community credit unionis registered as a state chartered type credit union . this means that anyone associated with a state chartered group may be eligible to join . . please see the credit unions website or contact them at 319 - 339 - 1000 to get exact details .\nall delta community branches can produce instant - issue visa credit cards , visa debit cards and atm cards , as well as reset your pin or set up a new pin for your existing card .\na : delta community offers various options for your checking account to use as overdraft protection instead of a savings or money market account . these options include a personal line of credit or a delta community visa\u00ae credit card . you can also set up low - balance alerts through your online banking account in an effort to avoid overdraft transfers that could cause your account to exceed reg . d limits .\ncheck out delta community ' s blog for insightful tips and information on personal and business banking , financial planning , applying for a loan and more .\nwe are privileged to be a part of the communities we serve and are proud to make strategic investments throughout the year . the delta community credit union philanthropic fund enables us to support causes that assist with the physical and financial education of young people and families .\ncurrently , delta community credit union is offering qualified borrowers an unsecured personal loan specifically for holiday spending . from now through december 31 , 2016 , individuals may apply for an unsecured personal loan with an interest rate as low as 6 . 00 % . the maximum loan amount available is $ 1 , 200 and repayment can be extended for as long as 12 months . upon approval of the personal loan , borrowers receive loan proceeds via direct deposit into their delta community credit union checking account within as little as one business day .\ndelta community credit union has 22 locations in georgia , 1 in kentucky , 1 in texas and 1 in utah . the credit union serves members from offices in atlanta , buford , canton , decatur , duluth , fayetteville , florence , gainesville , johns creek , marietta , newnan , peachtree city , salt lake city , sandy springs , snellville , southlake , stockbridge and suwanee .\ncontact the credit union directly to see if delta community ecu offers auto loans , mortgage loans , credit cards , online banking login , open an account , checking account , view account history , atm locations , membership application , loan application , pay loan online , online bill payment , student loans , and interest rates .\na membership application can be easily completed online but the credit union does require a credit check to ensure qualification prior to any accounts being opened or membership being granted .\nwe update our careers page whenever we have a new position we\u2019d like you to hear about . check back regularly to find your new career at delta community .\nis delta community cu mobile banking available ? yes , mobile banking for members provides access to your accounts . with help getting setup , start at the website .\nunlimited atm transactions - enjoy the freedom to make as many atm transactions from your checking account as you want without ever being charged a fee by delta community .\nbrookfield , wis . , oct 20 , 2010 ( business wire ) - - bai rdc booth # 727 - fiserv , inc . ( nasdaq : fisv ) , the leading global provider of financial services technology solutions , today announced that delta community credit union , one of the nation ' s largest credit unions , has seen strong adoption of mobile money tm from fiserv . the service was made available to members in early june . to date , more than 10 , 000 members , representing more than five percent of the credit union ' s total member base , have enrolled in delta community mobile banking .\ndelta community credit union deserves it ' s rating as one of atlanta ' s top 10 places to work . as a consultant , i cannot really speak to the compensation or job security / advancement aspects other than to say that to an outside observer they seem very good .\nhelp protect yourself from becoming a victim of fraud . delta community credit union is aware that our official checks have been recently counterfeited and are in circulation . we encourage you to verify any official check that you receive before you negotiate the item to prevent possible losses . read more\nthe delta community credit union philanthropic fund offers an annual grant - making program which provides financial support to registered 501 ( c ) ( 3 ) nonprofit organizations whose purpose is to help families manage their household finances and improve the physical and financial well - being of young people .\ndelta community credit union is an outstanding financial institution . i have utilized both the outside teller as well as inside services for the last 5 years . every encounter has been a positive experience . on very hot days , they always have cold bottled water available \u2013 sometimes it is the little things that make customers feel special , and delta community goes the extra mile . one day , my debit card was demagnetized . i went to the local\ndelta community has been made aware of fraudulent phishing email messages being sent to some members under the name of the credit union . this email is titled \u201cimportant online banking security notice . \u201d the message states the member\u2019s delta community account has incorrect billing information , and prompts the member to click on a link , log - in to his / her online banking account , and perform various account verifications to update his / her personal information to resolve the problem . please know this is fraudulent and delta community is not associated with these messages . do not respond to the email and delete the message . read more\nworking for delta community credit union is more than a job\u2014it\u2019s a career . we are in the business of helping people get more out of their finances throughout their lives . if this hits home with you and you\u2019d like to join our cause , we\u2019d love to hear from you .\ncredit human federal credit unionis registered as a multi - government type credit union . this means that anyone associated with a multi - government group may be eligible to join . . please see the credit unions website or contact them at 210 - 258 - 1390 to get exact details .\ndelta community mobile banking is available to the credit union ' s entire member base , providing the flexibility to complete a variety of financial transactions anytime and anywhere . the free mobile service provides both consumer and business services members with convenient and secure access to real - time account information through their cell phone , smart phone or other mobile device . delta community mobile banking was designed as a customized version of the credit union ' s online service , optimized for any web - enabled mobile phone that supports wap browsers , regardless of the make , model or mobile service carrier .\ndelta community has been made aware of fraudulent phishing email messages being sent to some members of the credit union . this email ' s subject line says ,\naccount access temporarily disabled .\nthis fraudulent message states that delta community has detected unusual activity related to the member ' s account and has temporarily disabled it . it prompts members to click on a link to reestablish account access . please know delta community is not associated with these messages and will never request username or password information via email . affected members should delete the message . please do not click on the link or respond to the email . read more\nmembership in delta community credit union is open to residents of cobb , cherokee , clayton , coweta , fayette , dekalb , forsyth , fulton , gwinnett , henry , or hall counties in georgia . membership is also open to employees of delta air lines , inc . , amerifleet transportation , corporate services management america , and over 150 groups and organizations . see current membership details\nas any owner knows , business doesn\u2019t work unless you have money coming in . that\u2019s why it should be quick and convenient for your customers and clients to pay you , all while reducing your costs and increasing your cash flow . delta community provides access to a cost effective service with some of the lowest credit card processing rates in the industry . delta community ' s merchant services provider offers :\na typical day at delta community credit union is faced paced with a lo of incoming fraud cases . i have learned quite a bit from working for the credit union . i have learned how to multi task in order to get the task completed . i learned about the fraud industry and how it impacts our society . the credit union works as unit , as employees we worked together as a team to get the job done . the hardest part of the job is managing the large case load . overall , the credit union has been a fantastic place to work because i have learned so much and i have worked with an excellent group of people .\nbalancetrack is a personal financial education program brought to you by balance and delta community credit union . modules will guide you through core aspects of personal finance management . completing these modules will help you move toward sound money management and financial success . to get started , create your personal balance account .\nusing credit wisely this seminar will explore how using credit wisely will help you achieve your goals and avoid financial pitfalls . attendees will understand the advantages and benefits of credit .\nfor a delta community visa check card . i also earn reward points each time i make my purchase using my visa check card . their staff are very cooperative and understanding and are patient while dealing with your queries . based on my positive experience with them i recommend this credit union to everyone .\nnow it\u2019s easier than ever to participate in our referral program , share it with your friends and earn an even sweeter reward . tell your friends and family to join delta community credit union and you can each earn a $ 50 bonus 1 through our all new refer - a - friend program .\nyou\u2019ll see that delta community\u2019s personal checking account doesn\u2019t just take money into consideration . it takes life into consideration , too . and we\u2019ve given it the features to reflect it !\nthe credit union has a history of competitive rates on cds , ira cds , hsas , checking accounts and money market accounts .\nevery time i go in to make a deposit , i wait no more than 5 minutes . the credit union does not have\nnavy federal credit unionis registered as a military type credit union . this means that anyone associated with a military group may be eligible to join . . please see the credit unions website or contact them at 888 - 842 - 6328 to get exact details .\nschoolsfirst federal credit unionis registered as a educational type credit union . this means that anyone associated with a educational group may be eligible to join . . please see the credit unions website or contact them at 714 - 258 - 4000 to get exact details .\ndelta community credit union is available to address your company , organization or group with our interactive financial education seminar series . if you\u2019re interested in an on - site presentation for your company , group or organization on one of the courses listed above , please complete our interest form or email financialeducation @ urltoken for more information .\nalliant credit unionis registered as a state chartered type credit union . this means that anyone associated with a state chartered group may be eligible to join . . please see the credit unions website or contact them at 800 - 328 - 1935 to get exact details .\nsuncoast credit unionis registered as a state chartered type credit union . this means that anyone associated with a state chartered group may be eligible to join . . please see the credit unions website or contact them at 813 - 621 - 7511 to get exact details .\nvystar credit unionis registered as a state chartered type credit union . this means that anyone associated with a state chartered group may be eligible to join . . please see the credit unions website or contact them at 904 - 777 - 6000 to get exact details .\namerican airlines federal credit unionis registered as a transportation type credit union . this means that anyone associated with a transportation group may be eligible to join . . please see the credit unions website or contact them at 800 - 533 - 0035 to get exact details .\npatelco credit unionis registered as a state chartered type credit union . this means that anyone associated with a state chartered group may be eligible to join . . please see the credit unions website or contact them at 800 - 358 - 8228 to get exact details .\nent credit unionis registered as a state chartered type credit union . this means that anyone associated with a state chartered group may be eligible to join . . please see the credit unions website or contact them at 719 - 574 - 1100 to get exact details .\nbellco credit unionis registered as a state chartered type credit union . this means that anyone associated with a state chartered group may be eligible to join . . please see the credit unions website or contact them at 303 - 689 - 7800 to get exact details .\neastman credit unionis registered as a state chartered type credit union . this means that anyone associated with a state chartered group may be eligible to join . . please see the credit unions website or contact them at 423 - 229 - 8200 to get exact details .\nredwood credit unionis registered as a state chartered type credit union . this means that anyone associated with a state chartered group may be eligible to join . . please see the credit unions website or contact them at 800 - 479 - 7928 to get exact details .\nlandmark credit unionis registered as a state chartered type credit union . this means that anyone associated with a state chartered group may be eligible to join . . please see the credit unions website or contact them at 262 - 796 - 4500 to get exact details .\nveridian credit unionis registered as a state chartered type credit union . this means that anyone associated with a state chartered group may be eligible to join . . please see the credit unions website or contact them at 319 - 236 - 5600 to get exact details .\nservice credit unionis registered as a state chartered type credit union . this means that anyone associated with a state chartered group may be eligible to join . . please see the credit unions website or contact them at 603 - 422 - 8300 to get exact details .\nteachers credit unionis registered as a state chartered type credit union . this means that anyone associated with a state chartered group may be eligible to join . . please see the credit unions website or contact them at 574 - 232 - 8012 to get exact details .\ncalifornia credit unionis registered as a state chartered type credit union . this means that anyone associated with a state chartered group may be eligible to join . . please see the credit unions website or contact them at 800 - 334 - 8788 to get exact details .\nmidflorida credit unionis registered as a state chartered type credit union . this means that anyone associated with a state chartered group may be eligible to join . . please see the credit unions website or contact them at 863 - 688 - 3733 to get exact details .\ntravis credit unionis registered as a state chartered type credit union . this means that anyone associated with a state chartered group may be eligible to join . . please see the credit unions website or contact them at 707 - 449 - 4000 to get exact details .\nsummit credit unionis registered as a state chartered type credit union . this means that anyone associated with a state chartered group may be eligible to join . . please see the credit unions website or contact them at 608 - 243 - 5000 to get exact details .\nbaxter credit unionis registered as a state chartered type credit union . this means that anyone associated with a state chartered group may be eligible to join . . please see the credit unions website or contact them at 800 - 388 - 7000 to get exact details .\nmunicipal credit unionis registered as a state chartered type credit union . this means that anyone associated with a state chartered group may be eligible to join . . please see the credit unions website or contact them at 212 - 238 - 3300 to get exact details .\ngecu credit unionis registered as a state chartered type credit union . this means that anyone associated with a state chartered group may be eligible to join . . please see the credit unions website or contact them at 915 - 778 - 9221 to get exact details .\nsafe credit unionis registered as a state chartered type credit union . this means that anyone associated with a state chartered group may be eligible to join . . please see the credit unions website or contact them at 916 - 979 - 7233 to get exact details .\ncommunityamerica credit unionis registered as a state chartered type credit union . this means that anyone associated with a state chartered group may be eligible to join . . please see the credit unions website or contact them at 913 - 905 - 7000 to get exact details .\ntechnology credit unionis registered as a state chartered type credit union . this means that anyone associated with a state chartered group may be eligible to join . . please see the credit unions website or contact them at 408 - 451 - 9111 to get exact details .\nprovident credit unionis registered as a state chartered type credit union . this means that anyone associated with a state chartered group may be eligible to join . . please see the credit unions website or contact them at 650 - 508 - 0300 to get exact details .\ngenisys credit unionis registered as a state chartered type credit union . this means that anyone associated with a state chartered group may be eligible to join . . please see the credit unions website or contact them at 248 - 322 - 9800 to get exact details .\na . your cardholder experience will remain the same as it is today . the credit union will not authorize and pay overdrafts for atm card or debit card purchases , unless you ask us to by opting in electronically to courtesy pay plus via the delta community website or verbally by telephone at 1 - 800 - 544 - 5438 .\nindividuals who have previously been expelled from the credit union are not eligible for membership , regardless of their affiliation with any of the above .\nboeing employees credit unionis registered as a state chartered type credit union . this means that anyone associated with a state chartered group may be eligible to join . . please see the credit unions website or contact them at 800 - 233 - 2328 to get exact details .\nstar one credit unionis registered as a state chartered type credit union . this means that anyone associated with a state chartered group may be eligible to join . . please see the credit unions website or contact them at 408 - 543 - 5202 to get exact details .\nlake michigan credit unionis registered as a state chartered type credit union . this means that anyone associated with a state chartered group may be eligible to join . . please see the credit unions website or contact them at 616 - 242 - 9790 to get exact details .\ndfcu financial credit unionis registered as a state chartered type credit union . this means that anyone associated with a state chartered group may be eligible to join . . please see the credit unions website or contact them at 313 - 336 - 2700 to get exact details .\nwings financial credit unionis registered as a state chartered type credit union . this means that anyone associated with a state chartered group may be eligible to join . . please see the credit unions website or contact them at 952 - 997 - 8000 to get exact details .\nspace coast credit unionis registered as a state chartered type credit union . this means that anyone associated with a state chartered group may be eligible to join . . please see the credit unions website or contact them at 321 - 752 - 2222 to get exact details .\nwescom central credit unionis registered as a state chartered type credit union . this means that anyone associated with a state chartered group may be eligible to join . . please see the credit unions website or contact them at 888 - 493 - 7266 to get exact details .\nidaho central credit unionis registered as a state chartered type credit union . this means that anyone associated with a state chartered group may be eligible to join . . please see the credit unions website or contact them at 208 - 239 - 3000 to get exact details .\neducational employees credit unionis registered as a state chartered type credit union . this means that anyone associated with a state chartered group may be eligible to join . . please see the credit unions website or contact them at 800 - 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", "topic": 38}], "title": "kaminario", "paragraphs": ["and indeed , kaminario founder and chief executive dani golan say that , over time , boxes like kaminario\u2019s will become the default .\nkaminario k2 boasts a unique self healing architecture . it\u2019s straightforward \u2013 kaminario either delivers 99 . 999 % uptime or provides zero - cost support extensions .\nkaminario launched an authorized support partner ( asp ) program that allows select kaminario partners to offer end - to - end support on kaminario solutions . this program is particularly important to partners offering fully managed storage services to their end customers .\nkaminario is seeing significant growth in business from partners offering managed private cloud services .\nkaminario head of global brand and buzz marketing , parna sarkar , said :\nshachar has left kaminario to join a stealth mode startup . but will continue to support the kaminario team . . . . shachar was instrumental in setting kaminario ' s early vision and bringing the kaminario k2 platform to market . over the years we\u2019ve built out a strong engineering team who will continue to aggressively advance our innovation agenda .\nthe kaminario accelerate partner programme is available in north america now and will expand to emea in the second quarter . there ' s information on the kaminario scheme here . \u00ae\nbut while those investors are eager to back kaminario , analysts at 451 research and gartner have questioned whether kaminario has fallen behind its rivals in gaining attention and market share .\ncontact : parna sarkar - basu kaminario + 1 - 781 - 343 - 8127 parna . sarkar @ urltoken hailey cowan text100 for kaminario + 1 - 617 - 399 - 4917 hailey . cowan @ urltoken lizzy chesters one chocolate for kaminario + 44 ( 0 ) 20 7437 0227 lizzyc @ urltoken\nour understanding is that kaminario doesn\u2019t see itself extending visionos to support file and block access protocols and storage .\nlatest kaminario k2 all - flash array adds enterprise features such as thin provisioning , inline deduplication / compression .\nkaminario needs to get a clear message through five walls of massive competitive marketing fog to reach potential customers . \u00ae\nkaminario , the all - flash storage vendor based near boston , announced an oversubscribed $ 75 million round today .\nkaminario , needing to enlarge its sales , is launching its first channel programme to increase its market points of presence .\nthe kaminario assured capacity program offers a simple way to think about purchasing flash capacity . you get what you buy .\n\u201cwe recently appointed long - time kaminario executive , ron davidi , vp of sales and business development for kaminario international . we continue to sell in emea with strong commitment to 100 per cent channel model in the region , \u201d the ceo added .\nfienblit\u2019s departure leaves kaminario ceo dani golan with a cto hole to fill . the company\u2019s leadership webpage still lists fienblit as cto by the way . tom o\u2019neill is kaminario\u2019s international cto and he looks like the instant switch into the top cto role .\nritu jyoti , chief product officer for kaminario , said the accelerate channel program will give kaminario ' s partners access to discounts , product rebates and market development funds now that kaminario has been able to raise a total of $ 143 million in funding . the goal , she said , is to provide partners with the tools they need to sell , without creating a lot of overhead in terms of channel processes . to help manage the channel , kaminario recently appointed dror friedman as director of channel sales .\njyoti said kaminario ' s k2 can scale capacity and performance to a greater degree than it does now , and the company can undertake further qualifications if it chooses . but , she said kaminario has not seen customer demand for higher capacity and performance .\nkaminario raised $ 68m at the end of last year and here we are with the first fruits of that fund - raising .\nshachar fienblit has flagged up his kaminario cto slot departure on his linked webpage . his kaminario history is vp engineering from april 2009 to the end of 2014 , and cto from the start of 2015 to january this year , a neat two - year stint .\na series of forbes insights profiles of thought leaders changing the business landscape : dani golan , founder and ceo of kaminario . . .\nkaminario is getting better data compression by using intel\u2019s c6268 chipset in its k2 all - flash array ' s gen 6 storage controllers .\nearly versions of kaminario inc . ' s k2 all - flash arrays stood out with their performance claims but lacked many . . .\nthis summer i made the decision to leave my previous employer and join another vendor in the all flash array space \u2013 a company called kaminario . a lot of people have been in touch to ask me about this , so i thought i\u2019d answer the question here\u2026 why kaminario ?\nrest assured that the k2 storage platform will perform as promised \u2013 even across mixed workloads \u2013 otherwise kaminario provides added compute at no cost .\n\u201ckaminario helps atlantix global deliver agility and simplicity to customers who are managing rapidly changing business requirements , \u201d said brian glahn , chief executive officer , atlantix global . \u201ckaminario k2 sets the bar for mixed workloads that include the most demanding performance , reliability and scale storage requirements . \u201d\nurltoken is a division of virtual graffiti inc , an authorized kaminario partner . copyright \u00a9 2000 . all rights reserved . site terms and privacy policy\nit\u2019s an exciting time to be in data storage , according to kaminario founder and ceo dani golan . flash memory is revolutionizing the industry , creating billion - dollar opportunities for companies like kaminario , a newton , ma - based company that builds all - solid - state data storage systems for enterprise customers . he also says it\u2019s an exciting time to be at kaminario , which just added another $ 15 million to the $ 53 million series e round the company raised in december . the recent influx of cash brings the total raised by kaminario to $ 143 million\u2014making it one of the better - funded tech companies in the boston area .\nkaminario , which currently has 70 partners in the united states , reported that bookings for the fourth quarter of 2014 grew 100 percent over the previous quarter . jyoti said that the company is looking to add about 30 more partners in 2015 , which\u2014despite all the entrenched competition in the storage space\u2014kaminario expects to be able to easily recruit .\ntwo exec moves have flashed up in the solid state world . micron ceo mark durcan told analysts he was going to stop being ceo and kaminario\u2019s cto has quit .\nkaminario ' s k2 offers a seven - year endurance guarantee on its flash drives - - a guarantee that is written into the warranty contract , according to jyoti .\nbased in newton , mass . , kaminario will employ 125 people by year\u2019s end , golan said . that figure should double by the end of 2015 , he said .\nhave suggested that the days of custom hardware are numbered . recent solid - state storage system announcements from kaminario and astute networks demonstrate that this argument is far from over .\ngolan told us bradley resigned for \u201cpersonal reasons\u201d , and claimed kaminario \u201ccontinue to aggressively grow in emea\u201d . the only other physical office in the region is based in france .\nkaminario\u2019s k2 all flash array is based on its spear architecture . essentially , what kaminario has created is a high - performance , scalable framework for taking memory and presenting it as enterprise - class storage \u2013 with all the resilience , functionality and performance you would expect . when the company was first founded this memory was just that : dram . but since nand flash became economically viable , kaminario has been using flash \u2013 and the architecture is agile enough to adopt whichever technology makes the most sense in the future .\nfor today the message is simple : kaminario is making the all flash data centre a reality . . and i want to be here to help customers make that happen .\nthere\u2019s considerable debate in the industry about which approach is better , or even if the distinction is becoming meaningless , but for kaminario the flexibility is its key point of differentiation .\nthe entry - level configuration seems to cost around $ 200 , 000 . kaminario is coy about its pricing , which is based on a $ per gb and iops calculation .\nkaminario , a newton , mass . - based enterprise flash storage company , today took the wraps off the fifth - generation k2 ( k2 v5 ) ssd - based arrays .\nkaminario , a startup that sells all - flash storage hardware for companies\u2019 data centers , can now put more muscle into its marketing , thanks to a new $ 53 million round .\nfounded in 2008 , kaminario goes up against other venture - backed startups like pure storage as well as giants of enterprise storage like emc . kaminario will keep introducing features for its hardware with the fresh money , but the funding will also help to cover the costs of trying to out - market , out - sell , and out - support other storage providers .\nas evidence , kaminario points to a report from 451 research that estimates the all - flash array market will grow from $ 580 million to $ 3 . 4 billion by 2018 .\nkaminario ' s has the fastest streaming data flash box on the block , but not the most cost - efficient . it is rated only eighth in the price / performance list :\nkaminario is the second flash storage array vendor this month to unveil enterprise - level software capabilities to flash storage , following last week ' s introduction of pure storage ' s new flasharray .\nkaminario criticises flash - based alternatives to k2 , saying that useful life is less than dram and block erase - write - cycles reduce performance , as do other write - based processes .\nkaminario briefed the press at a techlive event in june , saying that the gen 6 controllers are xpoint - ready , nvdimm - ready , and built for coming nvme over fabric technology .\nkaminario is announcing the release of their k2 all - flash storage array that is now in its fourth generation and provides top - level performance to medium - sized businesses . the kaminario k2 v4 is based on spear ( scale - out performance storage architecture ) , which means that not only do the systems benefit from scaling - up capacities , but also enhanced compute power . this architecture enables enterprises to increase their capacity without decreasing their iops and bandwith and without raising their systems ' latency . this level of performance makes the kaminario k2 v4 perfect for just about any workload or application .\nall - flash storage array maker kaminario in may gave its flash arrays an enterprise edge with new software for enterprise data services , as well as both scale - up and scale - out architectures .\nkaminario has now started itself an accelerate partner programme with the usual goodies like product discounts , volume rebates , marketing development funds , dedicated marketing resources , joint account planning , and training and certification programmes .\nkaminario has left uk sales in the hands of an sales engineer and a chief technology officer following the redundancy of more than half of the local staff , a number of sources have told the register .\nkaminario is locked in a fierce battle with a raft of other all - flash array newcomers , as well as every major storage vendor that now has its own all - flash arrays . kaminario contends that it\u2019s now only a matter of time before all - flash arrays replace magnetic disk drives as the main device used to provide primary storage . the degree to which that will actually happen remains to be seen .\ndiscounting the vion monster , the k2 would appear to have both an iops edge and a throughput advantage . kaminario makes a big thing of the k2 being more reliable than tms or other suppliers ' products but how many ramsan ' s have failed in operation ? kaminario also says its product is an appliance and can be installed and running in a day with no changes needed to applications or the overall environment . \u00ae\n\u201cwe are seeing phenomenal growth in channel - driven business as our partners experience kaminario\u2019s unique value for on - demand business and the chance to differentiate their own offerings within this high growth segment , \u201d said itay shoshani , chief revenue officer , kaminario . \u201ca channel - only go - to - market strategy is central to our plans for a sustainable , growth - oriented company , with a clear path to profitability . \u201d\nas an example of this agility , kaminario was the first afa vendor to adopt 3d nand technology and the first to adopt 3d tlc . this obviously allows a major competitive advantage when it comes to providing the most cost - efficient all flash array . but what really drew me to kaminario was their decision to allow customers to integrate future hardware ( such as new types of flash ) into their existing arrays rather than making them migrate to a new product as is typical in the industry . by protecting customers\u2019 investments , kaminario is taking some of the risk out of moving to an afa solution . it calls this programme the perpetual array .\nthe c6268 features quickassist technology ( qat ) and kaminario uses this in offloading inline compression from its xeon sp processors to a dedicated compression engine . the array\u2019s visionos also supports selectable deduplication ; this is global dedupe with distributed metadata .\ngolan views the issue differently . he thinks kaminario\u2019s competitors are taking different design approaches and targeting different market segments . golan thinks kaminario has found its niche by offering a product that both scales up\u2014meaning more storage capacity can be added relatively cheaply\u2014and scales out , which is a more expensive option that adds capacity along with more processing power , speed , and performance . in golan\u2019s view , the systems other companies have designed are only able to do one or the other .\nwith its ispc - 1 benchmark - topping k2 all - flash array , kaminario is facing steadily increasing competition selling to enterprises as emc ( xtremio ) , pure storage , solidfire and ibm ( flashsystem ) chip away at its market .\nwhile golan said the new investment allows kaminario to be aggressive , he wants it to stay focused on growth . long - term issues like preparing for an exit in the form of an ipo aren\u2019t at the forefront of his mind .\nkaminario continues to expand its business with saas and on - demand application providers with more than 60 percent of its business coming from this category \u2013 including healthtech , fintech , ecommerce and enterprise applications - as - a - service companies .\nthe top enterprise flash array systems on the market include hpe 3par , tintri vmstore , netapp all flash fas , pure storage , emc vnx and kaminario k2 , according to online reviews by enterprise users in the it central station community .\nas the chart shows , kaminario is way out on a performance limb and it is extremely unlikely that any disk drive array could catch it . the road to spc - 2 performance is paved with solid state storage from now on . \u00ae\na source said : \u201ckaminario has good technology but that whole solid state market is very congested , with upstarts and big vendors wanting a piece of that all - flash action . it has vc money and expectations for what would happen . \u201d\nthe new software suite with the kaminario k2 v5 increases storage efficiency with such capabilities as global selective in - line de - duplication , variable block de - duplication , in - line data compression , thin provisioning and snapshot - based replication .\nnew investors in kaminario include silicon valley bank\u2019s venture capital arm , lazarus hedge fund , and an unnamed public company . they joined existing investors sequoia capital , pitango , globespan , tenaya , and mitsui , which all reinvested in the recent round .\nkaminario today announced the release of its fifth - generation k2 primary storage array , which uses the company\u2019s software - defined scalable performance storage architecture ( spear ) to leverage commodity hardware for all - flash deployments . according to kaminario , k2 v5 solutions average two dollars per gigabyte of usable capacity , perhaps the lowest cost per gb in the afa arena . k2 v5 offers scale - up and scale - out functionality alongside selective global inline deduplication and a range of other mid - market enterprise functionality .\nas amd and intel have boosted the performance of x86 processors , some industry observers have suggested that the days of custom hardware are numbered . recent solid - state storage system announcements from kaminario and astute networks demonstrate that this argument is far from over .\nas a provider of an all - flash array that is sold primarily through the channel , kaminario has made a lot of headway in the crowded storage field . now the company is ratcheting up those efforts with the launch of its first formal channel program .\nso to answer the question at the start of this post , i have joined kaminario because i believe they are ideally placed , architecturally and commercially , to lead the adoption of this new phase of flash storage \u2013 a technology that i fundamentally believe in .\nmore than 200 channel partners globally have added kaminario k2 to their offerings to increase profitability and gain direct access to the all - flash market estimated to be growing over 30 percent year - over - year , reaching more than $ 10 billion by 2020 .\nshe said interest was building early this year for the new v5 product , and some customers purchased k2 v5 even before its release . kaminario - supplied numbers claim the price per gb for the least expensive configuration dropped from $ 8 . 69 for v4 to $ 2 . 55 for v5 with deduplication and compression factored in . also with v5 , the kaminario k2 product shifted from more expensive 1 . 6 tb enterprise multilevel cell ( emlc ) ssds to less expensive 800 gb mlc drives , according to the company .\nthere are more than 70 existing kaminario channel partners but it needs to broaden its channel and\nscale to partners of every size , industry and geography .\nit wants to support a broader range of partners and use cases , and so grow its business .\nthat price point opens up the category of customers that kaminario identifies as midrange and large enterprises that make $ 100 million to $ 5 billion per year . golan said the company is going after that market hard , and he believes the others are looking elsewhere .\nreads are executed in parallel from all data nodes which hold the data set referred to . the k2 appliance has full redundancy for all components , with kaminario pointing out that tms ramsan products do have a single point of failure . ( see discussion here . )\nkaminario has taken the spc - 2 streaming storage benchmark , shook it hard , wrung it out , and left everyone else for dust with its k2 all - flash array , with a result nearly twice as fast as the previously top - ranked oracle zfs array .\nthe accelerate partner program enables businesses globally to adopt , implement and manage kaminario\u2019s products with trusted technology advisors . kaminario is committed to making accelerate the most profitable partner program in the storage industry with a combination of discounts , rebates and incentives that allow resellers to earn the highest overall margins industry - wide . partners have access to a variety of additional benefits including technical and market training , dedicated marketing resources and discounts on demo systems . the program also includes consulting to help technology resellers craft business strategies around the all - flash datacenter .\ncalled k - blocks , kaminario ' s arrays are available in single , dual or quad configurations . a 1 k - block deployment consists of a 4u array and 2u expansion module . storage network connectivity options include 8 gb per second fibre channel and 10 gbe isci .\nlast year , kaminario announced a performance consistency guarantee promising no more than 25 % performance degradation during a system failure . the company claimed that if the degradation failed to meet the guarantee , it would give customers the new hardware necessary to allow the product to do so .\n\u201cintervision delivers solutions for software - as - a - service companies that are building their own cloud infrastructures , \u201d said jamie lee , vice president of sales , intervision . \u201ckaminario\u2019s all - flash platform uniquely delivers the scalability , agility and performance demanded by these customers . \u201d\na start - up called kaminario has a new spin on in - memory datasets with its k2 dram - based grid of storage nodes having no single point of failure , unlike texas memory systems , it says , and being cheaper than flash - based million - iops products .\nkaminario ' s all - flash arrays stand out for their performance claims , with maximum read and write iops in excess of 1 million and double - digit read throughput . kaminario - supplied figures for k2 v4 ( maximum read iops of 4 million and maximum read throughput of 64 gb / s ) were actually greater than the numbers provided for k2 v5 ( maximum read iops of 2 million and maximum read throughput of 25 . 6 gb / s ) because the company qualified v4 for higher performance than it has done so far for v5 , jyoti said .\nit now also offers scale - up architecture , in which an individual node ' s flash storage capacity can be increased with the addition of extra ssds . the kaminario k2 originally was available only with scale - out capability , which added performance as well as capacity with additional nodes .\ntoday kaminario is a 100 - employee company backed with $ 75 million in funding over four rounds , mostly from sequoia capital . golan\u2019s plan is to maneuver kaminario into the wide - open mid - market space that exists in the storage industry . \u201cfor the first time in three decades in the storage business , there are no mid - cap companies \u2013 only very large firms and start - ups . customers like having more choices and a more personal relationship , \u201d says golan , who hopes to grow the business into a mid - sized alternative over the next few years .\nand it\u2019s exciting for another reason : kaminario is one of a number of well - financed startups competing with global giants like emc and ibm for a piece of the action as companies around the world ditch their old hard - disk drive technology , build new data centers , and create private clouds .\nthe uk operation , as it is , will be staffed by tom o\u2019neill , cto and chris buckel , director of sales engineering for emea and apac , \u201cneither of whom [ were on the ] commercial side , so how will the sales void be filled ? \u201d a person in kaminario\u2019s channel questioned .\n\u201cthe big guys are usually focusing on global 1000 companies , so because we\u2019re focusing on midrange enterprises , the market is not that crowded , actually , \u201d golan said . by kaminario\u2019s measure , about 50 percent of the money spent buying new solid - state storage systems will come from that tier of companies .\nkaminario claims it offers ultra high performance . tms has a ramsan - 630 offering 4gb / sec throughput , 10tb of capacity and 500 , 000 sustained iops from its slc flash . its ramsan - 440 has up to 512gb of dram , up to 660 , 000 iops and 4 . 5gb / sec throughput .\nin addition to this , kaminario has a unique ability to offer both scale out and scale up architecture ( scalability is something i will discuss further in my storage for dbas series soon ) and to deliver workload agnostic performance \u2026 all technical features that deliver real business value . but those are for discussion another day .\nritu jyoti , chief product officer at the newton , massachusetts - headquartered company , said kaminario k2 version 5 ( v5 ) enhanced the product ' s enterprise readiness with the addition of features such as thin provisioning , inline deduplication and inline compression in may and replication and data encryption planned for later in the year .\nkaminario ' s scale - out k2 v4 had a raw maximum capacity of 240 tb and a usable maximum of 120 tb . the new k2 v5 boosted the maximum raw capacity to 307 . 2 tb and the maximum usable to 236 . 8 tb , with the option to scale further , according to the company .\non top of those updates , kaminario has included others on the k2 v4 . the system enables non - disruptive upgrades and kaminario guarantees performance regardless of the failure type with a typical impact at less than 10 % . to ensure data security and to recover in the event of failures , the system also provides users with snapshots to keep the system safe and easy to backup . also simplifying the experience , the k2 v4 has plug and play hot - swappable sas drives . the k2 v4 also adds support for vdi environments including vmware vaai , openstack cloud computing and restful api . with that support comes customization ; organizations can select iscsi or fibre channel connections .\ngolan pointed to kaminario\u2019s ability to scale up and out as companies feel they need to increase performance and capacity . that characteristic , he said , \u201cis not trivial ; this cannot be mimicked . \u201d he also pointed to the economics of the company\u2019s gear \u2014 the average selling price comes out to $ 2 per usable gigabyte , he said .\nin terms of budget - friendly storage , kaminario ceo dani golan views the new hardware as his company ' s biggest challenge yet to traditional , disk - based arrays . his company ' s latest k2 hardware delivers san capacity at\nan average price of $ 2 per gb that ' s usable to the customer ,\nhe told infostor .\nthe kaminario k2 v5 does not require a dedicated storage administrator to manage and its hardware agnostic architecture helps eliminate forklift upgrades by supporting the mixing and matching controllers and ssds . k2 v5 deployments can scale from 90tb in 4u up to 720tb in 26u with linear growth in performance . all k2 volumes are thin - provisioned and utilize kaminario\u2019s k - raid scheme which is based on raid6 and uses erasure coding on each shelf of 24 ssds . k - raid uses two logical raid groups that each incorporate a parity drive , with additional parity drive for the two groups overall . this k - raid layout is pseudo - randomly distributed throughout each shelf with no fixed parity or data role per ssd and no hot spares .\nin the future kaminario could provide software - defined virtual private arrays ( vpa ) composed from physical k2 arrays . admin staff could drag and drop components from one vpa to another , such as a controller to add compute resource \u2013 ie , reallocate a physical controller from one vpa to another , or add a flash shelf ( jbof ) to increase vpa capacity .\nkaminario ' s concept is to get its dram by using commercial , off - the - shelf hardware - dell blade servers in this case . these are combined into a grid using a 1gige interconnect and connected to the outside world by a minimum of two clustered i / o directors with two 8gbit / s fibre channel ports each . host servers see a standard block device .\ngolan explained that storage space - saving tech\nallows the customer to choose if they want the dedupe to be on or off per application or per volume .\ncombined with built - in thin provisioning , global compression , efficient metadata management and k - raid data protection , a raid 6 scheme that delivers 87 . 5 percent utilization , golan boasted that kaminario ' s arrays deliver the most usable capacity among competing arrays .\nthe spc - 2 benchmark tests a storage array ' s streaming io performance whereas the companion spc - 1 benchmark tests random io performance . kaminario ' s k2 v4 array beat everyone else on that benchmark recently . it used the same configuration device , with sandisk ssds , on the spc - 2 test and scored 33 . 477 . 03 mb / sec with a price / performance of $ 29 . 79 / spc - 2 mb / sec .\naccording to the company\u2019s literature , the kaminario k2 is an enterprise - grade , general - purpose , scale - out all - flash array that eliminates i / o bottlenecks and dramatically reduces latency to accelerate applications at a significantly lower cost and smaller footprint than legacy san storage . \u201cthere is a window to re - write the operating system for storage , \u201d says golan who further adds \u201cthink of us as a \u2018google in a box ' solution for storage\u201d .\nhis fast - growing company is out to disrupt the traditional storage business sector dominated by the likes of hp , netapp , emc and ibm whose disk - based storage technology remains relatively unchanged over the past 60 years . over the last several years , kaminario has been working ( mostly behind the scenes ) to develop an entirely new approach to flash storage that changes the game in pretty meaningful ways \u2013 and seriously impacts how businesses operate , increase productivity and service their clients .\nthe latest iteration kaminario k2 v4 has several enhancements to improve system performance . the k2 v4 has 400 % more read and write bandwidth , 120 microsecond writes and high - end iops . for organizations that need to maximize the capacity they get out of a system , the k2 has increased density 500 % while shrinking its footprint to be 400 % more efficient . it ' s significant to note that those performance and system specs now come at half the price for improved value .\n\u201ci was the black sheep of the family , \u201d says dani golan , founder and ceo of flash storage company kaminario of his place in the super accomplished golan family . the israeli - born golan\u2019s mother runs the largest hospital in northern israel and his three siblings are comprised of a surgeon ( phd and md ) , accountant and phd in law . \u201cas an engineer , i was the only one in high tech , \u201d states golan . it turned out to be a pretty good move .\nthe design concept of kaminario project , a worldwide leading data storage company , was to interpret a story of memories , that would reflect the company\u2019s business . the furnishing and the environment had to transmit a clear identity of the brand and , at the same time , join the longevity of the company with its strong character , solid and determined . the different floors of the building have been so designed to create a different story around the central theme of memories such as memories of childhood , movies , music , etc . .\n\u201cthe rapid adoption of flash storage is being driven by need for flexibility at the application level , \u201d said gildas paul , manager , storage and backup business unit , its group . \u201cwhile storage has always been a focus of it , the applications are now defining how storage is acquired . being able to control storage investments costs has also become a must . the combination of an agile software defined architecture and the foresight assurance program makes kaminario unique in the industry and a key player in delivering private and hybrid cloud strategies . \u201d\nthe company was founded in 2008 by dani golan with moshe selfin and ofir dubovi , who planned to make an all - dram grid - in - a - box array , which was later changed to an all - flash array . selfin and dubovi then left , with golan becoming ceo . the firm took in five rounds of funding totalling $ 143m between 2009 and 2014 and then enjoyed an oversubscribed funding round of $ 75m this year . kaminario is using the cash to develop its technology and go - to - market initiatives . but it likely can ' t outspend pure ; it ' s not that rich .\nthe ai event of the year for growth marketers . aug . 21 - 22\nthe best in ai . an invite - only executive event . oct . 22 - 23\n\u201call flash will become primary storage or general - purpose storage , if you have the right architecture , right cost advantage , and the right scalability , \u201d golan told venturebeat in an interview .\nflash storage companies like nimble storage have gone public , and big tech companies like cisco , ibm , and sandisk have made acquisitions in the area . all - flash hardware startup solidfire has also gained steam .\n\u201cwe\u2019ve gotten offers in the past for m & a [ mergers and acquisitions ] that we declined , \u201d he said .\nlazarus hedge fund and silicon valley bank and \u201ca large public company\u201d contributed to the new round , according to a statement , as did globespan capital partners , mitsui , pitango venture capital , sequoia capital , and tenaya capital .\nthe startup claims hundreds of customers , including clearwater , intigua , sandisk , and taboola .\nthis is the most important announcement we made ever , with the technological achievements we crammed into this new version ,\nhe said .\n, principal at strategic hardware , a spokane , wash . - based solution provider and\n.\nfor many vendors , flash storage is bolted on to hard disk storage . but when flash storage is designed from the ground up , it makes a dramatic difference in performance .\nthe earlier k2 models offered a scale - out architecture , which means that both capacity and performance increased with the addition of new nodes , each of which has its own processors and flash storage capacity , said golan .\n,\nhe said .\nthe same is true with scale - up , which automatically distributes volumes across the increased capacity . so customers can both scale up for more capacity and a lower cost - per - gb , and scale out to increase performance and lower latency .\nthe 10 top cybersecurity startups include companies solving challenges around blockchain , iot and ot , protecting embedded processors , and lateral threats against servers and workstations .\nhewlett packard enterprise ' s greenlake pay per use offerings are a hit with customers and channel partners with the sales pipeline\ngrowing exponentially .\nhere are five reasons partners are pumped up to sell hpe greenlake .\nblack box ceo joel trammell talks with crn about securing the deal and how the solution provider is able to differentiate itself with its national and international scale .\nceo michael dell participated in a conference call with analysts on monday , touting the company ' s successes and reasonings for going public again . published july 3 , 2018 .\nfrom the sudden resignation of intel ceo brian krzanich to dell technologies reaching an agreement to take the company public again , join crn as we look at the biggest stories impacting the channel in the first half of 2018 .\nan $ 18m supercomputer to simulate brains of mice in the land of swiss cheese . how apt , hpe\nhardware rumours , goat - spanking search engines and plenty of azure . it ' s last week in redmond\nmicrosoft might not support windows xp any more , but gandcrab v4 . 1 ransomware does\ncops suspect detroit fuel station was hacked before 10 drivers made off with 2 . 3k ' free ' litres\ngit365 . git for teams . quatermass and the git pit . github simply won ' t do now microsoft has it\nimagine a patent on organizing computer files being used against online shopping sites . oh , it ' s still happening\nai bots suck at marking written essays , not too shabby at old atari games , and more . . .\nthere are two membership classes : authorised , with access to marketing collateral and sales tools - pretty basic to say the least , and certified , which adds in volume rebates , market development funds , dedicated sales and marketing resources and discounted demo gear .\nel reg would guess product development is also going to get a cash boost , and thinks we might see marketing wheezes like a k - stack or k - pod approach , twinning k2 arrays with cisco ucs servers . why not ? everybody else seems to be jumping on the ucs bandwagon .\nthis paper explores plaster - the seven major ai challenges - in the context of nvidia\u2019s dl solutions .\nenterprises generally have a positive awareness and acceptance of sds : 61 % of enterprises that deployed sds realized tangible bene\ufb01ts .\nit teams have seen a clear need for a new type of all - flash storage solution , one that has been designed specifically for users requiring high levels of performance in file - and object - based environments .\nthe register - independent news and views for the tech community . part of situation publishing\nuntil recently , the conventional wisdom has been that building a high - performance storage system required custom silicon . emc\u2019s symmetrix , hds\u2019s usp , bluearc\u2019s titan and hp\u2019s 3par systems are all crammed full of custom chips . however , with amd and intel boosting the performance of x86 processors , some industry observers , including our own\nthe k2 systems are built using a rain ( redundant array of independent nodes ) model . some of the blade servers are iodirectors , which connect to the servers via fibre channel and to the data nodes via 10 - gbps ethernet . when a server writes data to the k2 system , the iodirector writes it to two data nodes for reliability . while the k2 uses fusion - io flash and dram for active luns , each data node also has more conventional disk drives . the system uses these drives both as a backup medium , spooling data off to spinning disk in the background , and to hold snapshot data , since even flash is too expensive for these functions .\nin the custom hardware corner , wearing the black trunks , is astute network\u2019s visx g3 , with the patented datapump engine . astute tells us that the datapump engine chip , which is , among other things , a 10 - core risc processor , is the key to its being able to crank 80 , 000 iops out of a box that consumes just 300 watts of power .\nthe iscsi - based visx g3 is more a rack - mount ssd system than a complete storage array , relying on host operating system volume managers or , more specifically , vcenter\u2019s storage management for snapshots , replication and the lot . since vmware\u2019s been adding more storage features to vsphere , this model could be attractive to vmware - centric environments , as it allows them to use the same storage management functions across their solid - state and spinning disk systems .\nold hands like this humble reporter are amazed by how vendors manage to turn off - the - shelf servers and disks , both solid state and spinning , into storage systems that would have required multiple custom chips in even the recent past . however , as astute\u2019s systems demonstrate , there are still places where custom hardware can cut the power consumption or cost . we as consumers get to benefit from this clash of technologies .\nwe welcome your comments on this topic on our social media channels , or [ contact us directly ] with questions about the site .\nin today ' s technology - driven world ,\ninnovation\nhas become a basic expectation . it leaders are tasked with making technical magic , improving customer experience , and boosting the bottom line - - yet often without any increase to the it budget . how are organizations striking the balance between new initiatives and cost control ? download our report to learn about the biggest challenges and how savvy it executives are overcoming them .\nthat\u2019s why the company will use the $ 68 million it recently added to its war chest to expand internationally , build out a global sales force , and raise its profile in the next year , golan said .\n\u201cthis is a once - every - 30 - years revolution . it\u2019s way bigger than storage by itself . it\u2019s the one last layer in the it stack that\u2019s stayed behind , and as such the market is huge , \u201d golan said . \u201cand it\u2019s moving toward all - flash much faster than people anticipated . \u201d\na new , rapidly growing market that big doesn\u2019t go unnoticed . ibm and emc have each acquired solid - state memory startups in the past few years as they try to maintain their place in the data storage market . meanwhile , startups like pure storage and solidfire are making inroads . pure storage has raised $ 470 million , including $ 225 million in a series f round last year that valued the company at more than $ 3 billion , while solidfire has raised $ 150 million following an $ 82 million series d round last year .\n\u201cwe\u2019re the best of both worlds , and that\u2019s what allows us to be much more economical , \u201d golan said . the company has heavily emphasized that point in its marketing , saying it can offer customers a price of only $ 2 per gigabyte of capacity .\n\u201cwe\u2019re not in a rush to go public , \u201d golan said . \u201cwe feel that as a private company we\u2019re moving faster , and there are many advantages to staying private these days . \u201d\nsuccess or failure depends on you . get advice from the experts to help your startup succeed\nbusiness , life sciences , and technology news \u2014 covering boston , seattle , san diego , detroit / ann arbor , san francisco , new york , raleigh - durham , boulder / denver , texas , wisconsin , indiana , and beyond .\n\u00a9 2007 - 2018 , xconomy , inc . xconomy is a registered service mark of xconomy , inc . all rights reserved .\nthis website uses cookies , including third party ones , to allow for analysis of how people use our website in order to improve your experience and our services . by continuing to use our website , you agree to the use of such cookies . click here for more information on our cookie policy and privacy policy .\nwe charted some of the different vendors ' mb / sec and price / performance numbers to provide a graphic comparison . goodness - the fastest performance and lowest price - is located in the lower right corner :\nwoah , backup a mo . you mean veeam now has 4 , 000 netapp resellers flinging its software ?\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 strict / / en\nurltoken\ncopyright \u00a9 1998 - 2018 storagereview . com , inc . all rights reserved .\nk2 v5 arrays are built from discrete k - block units . each k - block uses two 1u k - node storage controllers that are deployed in a true active / active configuration and feature two 8gbps fc ports and two 10gbe iscsi ports for external host connectivity each . k - node controllers also incorporate two 40gbps infiniband ports for k - node backend interconnectivity , two 6gbps sas ports for internal connectivity with the k - block\u2019s ssd shelves , two hot - swappable power supplies , and two hot - swappable battery units . the base ssd shelf has a 2u footprint and incorporates 24 hot - swappable enterprise mlc ssds along with two hot - swappable controllers and two hot - swappable power supplies .\nselective deduplication allows administrators to designate certain data as outside the bounds of the k2\u2019s deduplication functionality for datasets where redundancy is negligible and additional performance is required or when security policies do not permit deduplication . in addition to its built - in management options , the k2 platform supports integrations with microsoft vss , oracle rman , and vcenter via plug - in and vaai .\nthe k2 v5 is now available without replication functionality , with replication expected as an update later this year . k2 uses an all - inclusive pricing model , and offers a guarantee that additional hardware will be provided free of cost if the company\u2019s effective capacity calculations are not achieved in the field for its customers .\nthe idea is an old one : hold application data sets in externally - attached , solid - state storage and get radically faster access to data . there have been two main approaches . one is to use dram and the main exponent of this is texas memory systems ( tms ) with its ramsan set of products . the other is to use flash , and fusion - io has been making the running here with one million iops demos with ibm via its san volume controller , and another with hp , both using fusion ' s iodrive flash memory card . ibm is now using stec solid state drives ( ssds ) in an san volume controller flash - based product .\nthe i / o directors control access to a set of data nodes , the dell blades , whose operation is coordinated by kos operating system software . each data node consists of its cpu , dram and two hard drives . application data is written across data nodes . primary data nodes hold the data in dram with a mirror in one in one of its hard drives . a secondary data node holds a backup copy in its hard drive . should a node fail then data can be reconstructed .\nthe minimum k2 configuration is two i / o directors and four data nodes offering 500gb raw dram capacity , 300 , 000 random iops and 3 . 2gb / sec bandwidth . the maximum supported configuration is ten data nodes providing 1 . 5 million iops and 16gb / sec bandwidth . customers can start small and buy more i / o directors for performance and more data nodes for capacity .\nwhich other suppliers ' products can do a million iops from solid state ? fusion - io did it with ibm ' s svc using 4tb of flash . hp did it with 2 . 5tb of fusion - io flash . lsi has reported getting a million iops from 1tb of seagate pulsar flash . tms did the same with its ramsan 5000 in october 2008 - actually ten ramsan 500s with 640g of dram cache in total and an undisclosed amount of flash . a ramsan 500 can hold up to 2tb of single level cell ( slc ) flash but the idea of a 20tb system generating just one million iops seems bizarre .\nviolin memory ' s latest 3200 product has from 500gb to 10tb of slc flash and delivers a claimed 220 , 000 sustained write iops . vion has a hyperstore - 6200 100tb dram box , using tms ramsan 620 technology , with five million iops and 60gb / sec bandwidth .\nto support existing power systems customers , and to address the needs of new customers seeking to expand their cloudhosting capabilities , ibm has announced two new families of cloud - ready power8 - based servers .\nthe 3 key challenges : managing overwhelming amounts of data , leveraging new complex tools / technologies , and developing the necessary skills and infrastructure .\nnand i . . . will always love you , says micron as it emits 7 . 68tb qlc ssd\nnand chips are going to stay too pricey for flash to slit disk ' s throat . . .\nfor a while at least . . . spinning rust is going to stick around\n\u201cdata is growing exponentially and data is the most important asset on earth , besides people , \u201d says golan . storage companies are the \u201cbanks\u201d of it is how golan characterized the category . as result , storage is still one of the fastest growing segments in it and commands more than 50 % of most it budgets . it also has high margins and therefore is a highly competitive business . founded in 2008 , the boston - based company with an israel - based r & d division , is innovating flash storage technology for a wide range of diverse markets , including financial , telecommunications , web service providers , and government bureaus and agencies .\nwhat makes dani think he can take on the giant storage companies ? he has been planning for this moment for much of career . the former israeli fighter pilot learned a lot about how to be a ceo and entrepreneur in the israeli air force . \u201crunning a business is like combat flying \u2013 you have to very focused on the mission with intense preparation and planning , but you better be prepared for \u2018plan b\u2019 because combat never goes as planned , \u201d says golan .\nmoreover , all israeli pilots must also be officers . \u201cyou have ultimate responsibility and authority over the planning and execution of the mission , \u201d further states golan . in addition to his military service , dani holds a b . sc . in electrical engineering ( summa cum laude ) from the technion institute of technology ( the \u2018mit\u2019 of israel ) , and an mba from the kellogg school of management , northwestern university .\nin parallel to pursuing his executive mba , he joined emc where he was responsible for leading new ventures , and in his last role , reported directly to the vice chairman . he was later recruited to be the president and general manager of performix technologies , which was acquired by nice systems in 2006 . \u201cthrough emc and performix , \u201d i was fortunate enough to have great experience and exposure to both infrastructure and application technology companies , \u201d says golan ."]}
{"id": 55908, "summary": [{"text": "fair trade usa , formerly \" transfair usa \" is a 501 ( c ) ( 3 ) non-profit organization , that sets standards , certifies , and labels products that promote sustainable livelihoods for farmers and workers and protect the environment . ", "topic": 1}], "title": "fair trade usa", "paragraphs": ["fair trade usa \u2014 fair trade usa is a nonprofit 501 ( c ) 3 organization , and the leading third - party certifier of fair trade products in the united states . fair trade usa is an independent organization and not affiliated with fairtrade international .\nfair trade usa is a joke . i worked in the uk for the fairtrade foundation , a member of flo and they have accelerated the growth of fair trade faster than fair trade usa ever will . why ? because fair trade is about people first , not profit in paul rice\u2019s corporation fair trade usa .\nfair trade certified\u2122 is the global brand of fair trade usa , the nonprofit organization . look for the fair trade certified seal on products , available worldwide .\nstill , fair trade can and must do more . this is why fair trade usa is embarking on a new vision ,\niatp incorporates transfair usa , the first u . s . fair - trade certification body\nif you have comments or suggestions about any fair trade usa standards , policies , or requirements , email the fair trade standards team .\nfair trade usa is the leading fair trade certifying body in north america , operating globally alongside the european - based fairtrade international . colleen anunu , fair trade usa\u2019s senior manager of supply chain , reflects on some of fair trade\u2019s achievements and challenges , with a focus on the coffee sector . she also explains how fair trade usa and oikocredit are teaming up to reduce price risks for coffee farmers .\nfair trade usa ' s split from flo : issues and implications\nlaura t . raynolds and douglas l . murray | center for fair and alternative trade\nfor more details , read fwp\u2019s statement on fair trade usa ? s resignation from fairtrade international ( flo ) .\n4 . what is fair trade : impact , \u201d fairtrade usa , accessed october 6 , 2013 , urltoken .\nfair trade products , like this nicaraguan coffee , have attracted customers who care about sustainability . but is fair trade usa doing enough ? photograph : janet jarman / corbis\nevery purchase supports something . fair trade exists so we can support what\u2019s fair .\nfair trade helps put an end to unjust and unsustainable practices in global trade .\nfair trade usa is proud to announce the release of our 2011 fair trade almanac . each year , fair trade usa\u2019s certification department collects data from both our business partners and producer organizations , and complies it all into one easily - digestible report that serves as a key indicator for the health and growth of fair trade in the united states .\nbilly linstead goldsmith joined fair trade usa in 2009 as the first national coordinator of fair trade towns in the u . s . , a global grassroots movement of fair trade advocates focused on normalizing fair trade as an institutional practice and consumer preference that today boasts over 2 , 000 fair trade towns across 32 countries and on 6 continents . under billy\u2019s leadership , the movement has evolved from a handful of towns into fair trade campaigns , a national network of advocacy groups comprised of nearly 300 local campaigns with formal programs for fair trade towns , fair trade colleges & universities , fair trade schools and fair trade congregations .\nproducers selling products with the fair trade certified\u2122 seal may be certified against fair trade usa standards or fairtrade international standards . fair trade usa fully recognizes and accepts producers certified against fairtrade international standards to sell fair trade certified products . acceptance of fairtrade international certification encourages all eligible producers to become ( or remain ) certified under fairtrade international standards and helps avoid duplicative audits . fair trade usa and flocert coordinate to ensure the sharing and transfer of records necessary to maintain compliance .\noctober is officially fair trade month , and fair trade usa founder and ceo paul rice is both optimistic and realistic about the impact of fair trade certified products for lifting farmers and producers in poor , developing nations out of poverty .\nfair trade usa is a nonprofit , but an unusually sustainable one . it gets most of its revenues from service fees from retailers . for every pound of fair trade coffee sold in the united states , retailers must pay 10 cents to fair trade usa . that 10 cents helps the organization promote its brand , which has led some in the coffee business to say that fair trade usa is primarily a marketing organization\u2026\non behalf of equal exchange , the enterprise largely responsible for introducing fair trade commodities to the us market back in the 80s , we respectfully disagree with fair trade usa and their claim that their new approach will \u201cdouble fair trade\u2019s impact\u201d .\ngreen mountain coffee roasters , which calls itself the largest buyer of fair trade coffee in the world , said that it would continue to work with fair trade usa as it sought to increase the amount of fair trade coffee it used .\nevery $ 1 fair trade usa has spent since 1999 has generated more than $ 5 in additional farmer and worker income .\nfair trade usa ' s split from flo : issues and implications\nlaura t . raynolds and douglas l . murray\nfair trade helps make the right choices the easiest ones . look for the fair trade certified\u2122 seal when you shop .\nfair trade usa resigned our membership from flo in order to eliminate these inconsistencies which exclude so many from the benefits of fair trade . beginning in coffee , we are adapting fair trade standards for both workers on large farms and independent small holders . through this more inclusive model , fair trade usa can reach over 4 million farm workers who are currently excluded from the system .\nalready sell some fair trade coffee . \u201cwe see a real momentum now with big companies and institutions switching to fair trade , \u201d said paul rice , president and chief executive of transfair usa , the only independent fair trade certifier in the united states .\nfair trade has become a stronger and more vibrant presence in global trade , linking companies and consumers worldwide . thousands of brands and products from farms and factories in more than 70 countries are now fair trade certified . fair trade usa has played its part , such as by helping develop markets for fair trade clothing and sea food and encouraging the sale and promotion of fair trade produce by towns and universities .\n3 . what is fair trade , \u201d fair trade resource network . accessed october 6 , 2013 , urltoken , 2 .\nyou can support fair trade anytime , anywhere . see how you can make a difference by mobilizing fair trade in your community .\nmotivated by the impact of the fair trade model , rice founded fair trade usa in october of 1998 . combined with organizations like fair trade international , the global reach of fair trade certified products includes tea , coffee , sugar , chocolate , cocoa , herbs , spices , honey , wine , flowers , grain , and rubber .\nthe company is participating in a pilot project with fair trade usa involving a 500 - acre organic coffee plantation in brazil , a farm that previously would have been too large to get fair trade certification .\nfair trade usa is guided by a diverse team of leaders who are united under our mission to alleviate global poverty and promote sustainable development .\nfair trade usa enables sustainable development and community empowerment by cultivating a more equitable global trade model that benefits farmers , workers , fishermen , consumers , industry , and the earth . we achieve our mission by certifying and promoting fair trade products .\nin 2009 , fairtrade international ( flo ) along with the world fair trade organization adopted the charter of fair trade principles , which provides a single international reference point for fair trade . the charter includes our common vision , definition of fair trade , core principles and the distinct approaches to fair trade . fairtrade international endorses the definition of fair trade and adheres to the principles . find out more here .\nshoppers in established fair trade markets also bought more . the largest fair trade markets had strong growth : 14 percent in the uk and 7 percent in the usa . retail sales of fair trade certified products in the united states reached an estimated $ 1 . 2 billion in 2009 . for detailed statistics on the growth of fair trade certified imports into the united states , check out transfair usa ' s 2009 almanac .\nactually , fair trade usa does not certify companies or businesses . we partner with businesses to certify individual products , facilities , and producer groups .\n\u201cin fair trade , sales correlate directly to impact in farming communities , so we\u2019re thrilled to see growth across all channels , \u201d said cate baril , director of business development , grocery and ingredients for fair trade usa .\nboston , ma , march 29 , 2012 \u2013 dfta has issued a call to fair trade usa to be accountable to the fair trade movement in north america , transparent about processes and policies , and authentically engage stakeholders .\nfair trade has made a huge difference in my life ,\nsays ulysma desiline , a fair trade mango grower in haiti .\nworking with a fair trade cooperative allows me to support my family .\npaul rice , chief executive of fair trade usa , said the fair trade movement was dominated by hard - liners who resisted needed changes . \u201cwe\u2019re all debating what do we want fair trade to be as it grows up , \u201d mr . rice said . \u201cdo we want it to be small and pure or do we want it to be fair trade for all ? \u201d\non monday , october 24 , 2011 cfat co - directors laura raynolds and douglas murray presented \u201cfair trade usa\u2019s split from flo : issues and implications . \u201d\nfair trade usa , oikocredit and others have launched a price risk management project for latin american coffee cooperatives . can you tell us more about this project ?\npaul rice is president & ceo of fair trade usa , the leading third - party certifier of fair trade in the united states . previously , paul worked for 11 years as a rural development specialist in nicaragua , where he founded the country\u2019s first fair trade , organic coffee export cooperative . paul holds a ba from yale university and an mba from haas school of business at the university of california at berkeley . follow fair trade usa on twitter : @ fairtradeusa\nhow does fair trade u . s . a . work with other organizations or trade unions on wider issues ?\nbennett leads the tech team at fair trade usa as they build and manage tools to collect , analyze , and communicate data across supply chains around the world .\nwe are proud of the work fair trade usa and our partners have accomplished , but as 2 billion people still live on less than $ 2 usd a day , there is much more to be done . as we move into a new year , fair trade usa has chosen to buck the status quo , take a risk , challenge the norm , and go where no organization has gone before to make fair trade truly fair for all .\n2 . \u201csixty years of fair trade : a brief history of the fair trade movement . nov . 2006 , accessed october 5 , 2013 , urltoken .\nmaya spaull , senior director of apparel and home goods at fair trade usa , spearheads the strategic development of the fair trade manufacturing program . in this role , she oversees all aspects of bringing fair trade apparel and home goods products to market , connecting stakeholders in the sector and building fair trade supply chains with leading global brands and factories . maya ' s commitment to economic sustainability for global communities and her deep belief in positive systems change is grounded in her early work as an ethnobotanist . maya has worked at fair trade usa since 2004 , managing a multitude of products including tea , honey , wine , cosmetics and developed ft usa\u2019s seafood program .\nthere are many voices in the fair trade movement , all united under a common mission to alleviate poverty through trade . flo , one group in the global movement , is focused on small farmers organized into cooperatives . fair trade usa , another voice , believes that fair trade has to work for all kinds of producers to make a meaningful dent in global poverty .\nthe fair trade standards strictly prohibit use of genetically modified organisms ( gmos ) .\nfair trade raises awareness that it is possible to help citizens in developing countries .\nif fair trade improves its certification procedures , we can increase our support later .\nnot necessarily ; although , over half of all fair trade certified products imported into the usa are also organic , and fair trade does incentivize organic farming by making training and resources available for farmers , and by offering a higher price for organic goods .\nfair trade usa partnered with nmi as part of its broad - reaching \u201cthe state of sustainability in america\u201d study , which will be released at the end of march 2016 .\nmaya is an experienced ambassador for fair trade usa , often visiting with fair trade producer groups and representing the organization at global industry events . prior to joining fair trade usa , maya worked in the gemstone industry on sourcing and sales . she also developed and sold her own line of jewelry . maya is a mother , avid gardener , dancer , music enthusiast , and works locally in the bay area on sustainable food issues .\nsince fair trade launched 50 years ago , european consumer awareness about fair trade has grown to well over 80 percent . yet in the united states , where the movement is younger , only about 34 percent of consumers are aware of fair trade .\nhaving trouble finding fair trade products where you shop ? sometimes all you have to do is ask ! requesting more fair trade products is as easy as filling out a comment card or speaking directly with the manager . explain that you want to make every purchase matter by buying fair trade . it helps to name specific products or product categories and to direct the manager to the fair trade usa website urltoken to learn more .\nwal - mart and whole foods also sell fair trade coffee and use fair trade ingredients in store - brand products ; both companies said they were evaluating the situation .\nin addition , a legal presence is needed in the usa to help businesses remain in the international fairtrade system . please visit fairtrade america for more information on our efforts in the usa .\nfair trade usa is a nonprofit , but an unusually sustainable one . it gets most of its revenues from service fees from retailers . for every pound of fair trade coffee sold in the united states , retailers must pay 10 cents to fair trade usa . that 10 cents helps the organization promote its brand , which has led some in the coffee business to say that fair trade usa is primarily a marketing organization . in 2009 , the nonprofit had a budget of $ 10 million , 70 percent of which was funded by fees . the remaining 30 percent came from philanthropic contributions , mostly from foundation grants and private donors .\nfollow the steep , winding trail of colombian fair trade coffee through the sierra nevadas .\nexplore job openings at fair trade and find out how you can join the movement .\ntraidcraft organises \u2018people to people tours\u2019 that include visits to their fair trade producer partners .\neducate your friends and family about fair trade by sharing a video . fair trade can be a tricky concept to grasp , so the new fair trade month psa features a simple explanation from a 7 - year - old who also happens to be an expert shopper . visit the fair trade certified youtube page to find even more educational videos .\nabout two dozen countries have fair trade labeling organizations that license companies to market fair trade products . fairtrade international provides a uniform logo for use on packaging in most countries .\nwhat is fair trade u . s . a . \u2019s stance on \u201cliving wages\u201d ?\nin 1998 , four european fair trade organizations banded together to form an international coalition to promote and more clearly define fair trade practices around the world . calling their coalition fine , these organizations set forth one of the most commonly used definitions of fair trade :\nthere are two different types of fair trade certification : organizational recognition and producer certification .\nfair trade usa , the movement\u2019s leading advocate in the united states , angered critics by saying it would cut its ties at year\u2019s end with the main international fair trade group and make far - reaching changes in the sorts of products that get its seal of approval .\nhe said the company would decide in the next few weeks whether it would continue to work with fair trade usa or arrange to use the fairtrade international logo on its products instead .\ncritics accuse fair trade usa of watering down standards , perhaps motivated by the bigger fees to be earned from certifying a higher volume of products . some sellers of fair trade products fear that small coffee farmers will lose market share to the big plantations and that companies will have an incentive to include only the minimum amount of fair trade ingredients in their products .\n\u2026as the name implies , fair trade has sought not only to protect farmers but also to correct the legacy of the colonial mercantilist system\u2026 to its credit , fair trade usa has played a significant role in getting american consumers to pay more attention to the economic plight of poor coffee growers . although fair trade coffee still accounts for only a small fraction of overall coffee sales , the market for fair trade coffee has grown markedly over the last decade , and purchases of fair trade coffee have helped improve the lives of many small growers .\nwhile coffee is still the leader in fair trade ( over 1 billion pounds certified since 1998 ) , many ( 30 + ) new fair trade categories have emerged over the years . you can find fair trade in nearly every aisle of the supermarket , and can live a truly fair trade lifestyle with the introduction of new apparel and home goods products .\nwell , technically it does , but the great part about fair trade month is that it gives you the tools needed to bring fair trade into your daily life beyond october .\nperhaps the most unique element about the fair - trade system is the fair - trade premium , an additional amount of money that brands contribute into a worker run bank account .\nit ' s convenient that fair trade month and halloween share a month , because both occasions provide a great opportunity to promote fair trade . the easiest place to start is by ensuring that your halloween chocolate is fair trade certified . costume ideas that make a statement : dress as a fair trade certified banana , cup of coffee or chocolate bar . when someone asks about your costume , take the time to explain why fair trade matters to you .\nvisit the fair trade certified fan page and you will find a robust community of fair traders like you ! regular updates will help you stay up - to - date on the latest news in the fair trade world , including frequent giveaways , stories from fair trade farms , delicious recipes , and information about fair trade events . become a fan to demonstrate your support for fair trade , then take your support a step further by becoming a fan of brands that sell fair trade certified products . this is a good way to let them know that you like what they ' re doing !\nwe also run two annual campaigns , one for fair trade month and one mother\u2019s day .\nthe group says the changes will benefit more poor farmers and farm workers around the world and make it easier for large corporations to sell fair trade products . sales of fair trade goods in 2010 were $ 1 . 3 billion in the united states and $ 5 . 8 billion globally . fair trade usa said it hoped to double sales in the united states by 2015 .\nin addition , brands that launch fair trade feel rewarded with positive outcomes and usually grow their commitments . patagonia , for example , launched with 11 fair trade certified women\u2019s products in 2014 , and now offers over 200 fair trade products across their men\u2019s , women\u2019s and kid\u2019s portfolio .\na complete list of fair trade premium amounts and fair trade minimum prices for all products we currently certify . products with special price terms are further explained in special price and premium terms .\ndespite this , blake morton is a vocal supporter of fair trade and is convinced that a 100 % fair trade concept will help distinguish her from competitors and drive business to the store .\nthe 2011 edition showcases monumental growth in fair trade certified\u2122 imports , record - breaking community development premiums , and fair trade usa\u2019s reinvigorated efforts to strengthen producer organizations through a variety of new cooperative development programs . this parallels significant increase in consumer awareness , which has quadrupled in the past 5 years .\nms . yusen said that green mountain bought 26 million pounds of fair trade coffee in 2010 ; in that year , it paid $ 1 . 5 million in licensing fees to fair trade usa , making it the largest source of revenue for the nonprofit group , according to federal tax filings .\nfairtrade international \u2013 the international fairtrade system is made up of fairtrade international and its member organizations , including 19 national fairtrade organizations representing 24 countries . fair trade usa is not a member of fairtrade international .\namerican consumers have so much power . every time we go to the store we can vote with our dollars for a better world .\n- paul rice , president & ceo of fair trade usa\non september 15 th , fairtrade international ( flo ) and fair trade usa ( ftusa ) jointly announced that ftusa is resigning its membership in flo , effective december 31 , 2011 . ftusa ? s resignation from the flo system is partially due to its new initiative , ? fair trade for all ? ( urltoken ) which it claims will ? double the impact ? of fair trade by 2015 .\ndon\u2019t be shy ! plug into our passionate fair trade community and take action from absolutely anywhere .\nin the united states , fair trade sports produces soccer balls that adhere to fair trade certification standards . fair trade sports has received press in a variety of american and international publications , and their soccer balls have even been publicized in the world cup host country of south africa . in addition to being fair trade certified , these soccer balls are colorful , eco - certified and vegan .\nto see what a business partnership with fair trade looks like , please visit our business page .\nwhy do consumers buy fair trade products ? list a few reasons and analyze each of them .\nwe certify all products bearing the fair trade certified seal to fulfill our mission , which is to cultivate a more equitable model for global trade .\n\u201cthis growth in fair trade offerings indicates that consumers increasingly care about what happens at the other of the supply - chain\u2014that the farmers who grow the foods they love can take care of their land , their families , and themselves , \u201d said sri artham , vice president of cpg at fair trade usa . \u201cit\u2019s clear that the brands supporting fair trade are rewarded by consumers voting with their dollars . \u201d\nso we now have the corporatizing of fair trade in the usa . because as we learned in the wood wars between sfi and fsc , workers rights , coops and unions are an anathema to american business .\nmeanwhile , a lot of canadian roasters , who remain committed to fair trade international , are gearing up to sell more in the usa to people who believe this is important . i love kicking horse coffee .\nbeverages : third street expands offerings to three new chai flavors . hiball launches fair trade alta palla sparkling water , cold brew and protein drinks . honest tea \u2019s entire line of products will now source 100 % fair trade certified\u2122 tea and sugar . bj\u2019s wholesale club launches a line of fair trade certified\u2122 wellsley farms coffee . kroger launches a line of simple truth fair trade teas as well as a new private label coffee . zico expands fair trade coconut water selection with new 1 - liter offerings .\nben joined fair trade usa in late 2012 to help strengthen fair trade\u2019s role as a platform for sustainable supply chain management , in service of the needs of farmers and their buyers alike . as director of coffee supply , ben leads the organization\u2019s investment in producer services , industry collaboration , and supply chain development .\n\u201cstarbucks , green mountain and other coffee companies will be able to become 100 percent fair trade not because they\u2019ve changed their business practices one iota but because fair trade usa has changed the rules of the game , \u201d said dean cycon , founder of the dean\u2019s beans organic coffee company , in orange , mass .\nthanks for the conversation . it\u2019s good to see something directly from ft usa on how they see the situation .\n14 . fairtrade usa , \u201cstarbucks , transfair usa and fairtrade labelling organizations international join in support of small - scale coffee farmers through a $ 20 million loan program , \u201d press release , april 16 , 2009 , urltoken .\nthe logo overload will include a redesigned fair trade usa seal ; a fairtrade international seal , which previously did not appear in this country ; and labels from smaller programs , like one run by catholic relief services .\nruskin has 20 years of non - profit leadership and management experience and a proven track record of executing strategic resource development programs that engage supporters in advancing mission - based businesses . he joined fair trade usa in 2016 to spearhead the $ 25 million fair trade for all capital campaign and build a robust philanthropy program .\n\u201cit\u2019s critical that consumers see the fair trade certified label as a symbol of social and environmental integrity , \u201d said mary jo cook , vice president of marketing and business development for fair trade usa . \u201ctherefore , we have established the new policy to promote consumer confidence through greater label disclosure and enhanced online resources . \u201d\nprovides definitions for the terminology used in the fair trade standards , compliance criteria , and associated documents .\nif you wear fair trade clothing , you have a hand in the making of these stories too .\nfounder of green mountain coffee roasters , inc . invests $ 10 million in the future of fair trade\nbetween the increasing prevalence of fair trade soccer balls and the rise of fair trade in host country south africa , the world cup is proving to relate to fair trade issues on multiple levels . as you watch the games in the coming weeks , consider these issues along with the events on the field .\nproducer networks , which represent the interests of fairtrade certified small - scale producers , workers and other stakeholders , are concerned about the changes in the global fairtrade system and the departure of fair trade usa ( ftusa ) .\nin breaking with flo , fair trade usa has declared its keen readiness to certify coffee plantations , as well as take the necessary steps to rapidly expand fair trade certification and sales , while providing \u201cfarmers with tools , training and resources to thrive as international businesspeople . \u201d starbucks is no doubt ecstatic over the move as it will now be able to expand its certification without making major changes to its business practices . in fact , the door is now wide open for any number of changes to \u2018fair trade\u2019 certification as corporate partners line up to propose suggestions to fair trade usa , willing to do what it takes to get more corporations on board .\nfair trade organizations and members of the grassroots fair trade movement , including fair trade towns and universities , faith groups and ngos , have been an integral part to the growth of both fairtrade certification in the us and to campaigning for trade justice for farmers and workers around the world . we strongly believe that by working together we are stronger than we are alone .\nbyler\u2019s efforts constituted a precursor of fair trade , but the first organizations to utilize the fair trade designation in its modern sense were european . the first fair trade organization in europe was in the united kingdom , an offshoot of oxfam uk , which during the 1950s had sold crafts made by chinese refugees . by 1964 , this had developed into the fair trade organization , and in 1967 , the netherlands initiated its own cooperative , fair trade original . following a concept similar to that of the ten thousand villages storefronts in the united states , the dutch opened a fair trade world shop in 1969 . world shops became the first retail distribution network of fair trade products and the first european world shops conference was held in 1984 . 2\nas of the beginning of january , fair trade usa is no longer part of the world fair trade organization , and has\ngone its own way .\npaul rice , president and ceo , tries to justify this in triple pundit , suggesting that by making certain changes , they could double their impact in three years . the most important change is in certification of coffee , where fair trade certification was limited to farmers cooperatives .\ntake the time to teach a friend or family member about the importance of fair trade . help them to understand why every purchase matters and why farmers in the developing world need our support . we find that teachable moments are best created over a delicious fair trade certified chocolate bar , a cup of tea , or scoop of ice cream made with fair trade certified ingredients . share these two - minute videos to help explain the impact of fair trade , the environmental benefits of fair trade , and the power of the consumer .\nregardless of the ongoing controversy about its legitimacy , it appears that fair trade certification is here to stay .\n5 . \u201cwho we are , \u201d world fair trade organization , accessed november 25 , 2014 , urltoken .\nsales of fair trade certified products grew in the us by 63 percent last quarter from the previous quarter , reflecting a rapid acceptance of fair trade by mainstream retailers and growing awareness by consumers . fair trade products represent 800 brands sold in at least 100 , 000 retail outlets for total sales of $ 1 . 5 billion .\nthere are a number of reports and investigations that indicate that fair trade inspections are unreliable . some of these criticisms have come from former insiders , such as christian jacquiau and paola ghillani , formerly associated with fairtrade labelling organizations . 15 in 2006 , a financial times investigation of fair trade in peru revealed that out of ten mills that claimed to sell fair trade coffee , all ten had sold uncertified coffee as certified . it also found that workers on fair trade farms were often paid beneath the minimum wage , in violation of fair trade standards .\nfair trade usa is a nonprofit organization that relies on donations in order to expand the reach and impact of fair trade . your gift supports our life - changing work with farmer and worker families across latin america , africa , and asia . economic security . schools . scholarships . life - saving medical care . women\u2019s empowerment . environmental sustainability .\nat the end of the day , these innovations will bring the benefits of fair trade to far more farmers and workers ; enable more businesses to develop reliable and ethical supply chains ; allow more retailers to offer more fair trade certified products ; and give consumers a broader selection of quality fair trade certified products from which to choose .\nthe flo model has changed little since its inception . although the fair trade price and premium for coffee has been adjusted upward over time , the rules and regulations have remained fairly static . fair trade\u2019s chief legacy may be greater consumer awareness among coffee drinkers . \u201cwe generate awareness to create demand in the market , \u201d explains stacy wagner , public relations manager at fair trade usa . and they have had tremendous success doing so . today , according to wagner , 50 percent of american households are aware of fair trade coffee , up from only 9 percent in 2005 .\nwhy have so few universities in the us joined fair trade universities ( usa ) compared to the scores in the uk . since 2008 , only six or seven universities out of 3000 + / - have joined despite its ideological appeal .\nnews , announcements , and real - life stories about the fair trade vision unfolding as a way of life .\nvancouver fair trade did a good job summarizing some of the background information regarding the split . read more to learn up on the issue . crs has also done a good job of unpacking the implications for fair trade producers .\ndownie , andrew . \u201cfair trade in bloom . \u201d new york times . october 2 , 2007 . urltoken .\nbennett joined fair trade usa to bring systems and process to the marketing and communications team . he then started the tech team in order to accomplish similar goals across the organization . prior to joining fair trade usa , bennett led the strategy practice at a digital marketing agency where he created scalable global digital communications strategies for fortune 500 brands . he received his bachelor\u2019s degree from the university of north carolina at chapel hill and his mba from the university of north carolina at charlotte .\nlike many economic and political movements , the fair trade movement arose to address the perceived failure of the market and remedy important social issues . as the name implies , fair trade has sought not only to protect farmers but also to correct the legacy of the colonial mercantilist system and the kind of crony capitalism where large businesses obtain special privileges from local governments , preventing small businesses from competing and flourishing . to its credit , fair trade usa has played a significant role in getting american consumers to pay more attention to the economic plight of poor coffee growers . although fair trade coffee still accounts for only a small fraction of overall coffee sales , the market for fair trade coffee has grown markedly over the last decade , and purchases of fair trade coffee have helped improve the lives of many small growers .\nstarbucks , which has about 11 , 000 coffee shops in the united states , also said that it planned to continue using fair trade usa to certify coffee it sells in this country . however , the company said that it had not decided whether to place a fair trade label on coffee grown on large plantations . starbucks said that about 8 percent of the coffee used in its global operations came from fair trade farms in 2010 , or about 21 million pounds .\nfair trade usa ( ie . transfair usa ) recently announced its intention to resign its membership in the umbrella organization fairtrade international ( ie . fairtrade labelling organizations international ) . on september 15 , 2011 , flo and ftusa released a joint statement stating that whereas the two groups share a common belief system , they have different perspectives in how to achieve fair trade goals and objectives . while ftusa will no longer be operating within the flo system as of the end of the year , both groups stress that they will remain committed to core fair trade principles as they transition into separate governance spheres .\nthis october is the 9th annual fair trade month . throughout the month , ethically - minded consumers , retailers and brands will unite to celebrate and promote fair trade . a variety of education events , in - store sampling programs and online initiatives have been planned to help increase awareness and sales of fair trade certified products , ultimately leading to greater impact for farmers and workers in developing countries . the theme for fair trade month 2012 is count me in .\nliz forwand joined fair trade usa in 2016 as the director of business process and quality assurance . she is responsible for designing business process and quality management systems that ensure high quality products and services are efficiently and effectively delivered to all fair trade usa stakeholders . in this capacity , she works with teams across the organization to drive innovation in internal processes , and design program structures that align with industry compliance requirements and recognized best practices in the field of standard setting and assurance systems .\n\u201cour ongoing commitment to small - scale farmers remains intact , \u201d sandy yusen , a green mountain spokeswoman , said . \u201cwe also believe that fair trade usa\u2019s vision presents new opportunities that allow us to impact even more farmers and workers . \u201d\nit is becoming easier and easier to find fair trade products in your neighborhood . you can now find 10 , 000 fair trade certified\u2122 products on stores shelves throughout the u . s . come october , be sure to keep an eye out for the launch of the fair trade finder application for facebook , i - phone and android platforms . the fair trade finder will allow you to find and tag your favorite fair trade products in a store near you , generating greater impact for the farmers and workers around the world whose hands go into making the products we love .\nyou can also ask for fair trade to be served at your school or office . encouraging a large organization to go fair trade is a very effective way to increase the impact for farmers and workers in more than 58 countries .\nto become a fair trade vendor or brand and obtain the right to use one of the authorized trademarks or labels , importers and vendors are certified by national fair trade organizations . such brands are recognized as trading only products from authorized suppliers who , in turn , buy from farms that pay their workers a fair wage and follow sustainable practices . when you see a product in a supermarket or store that is labeled fair trade , it indicates that the brand has sought and obtained certification from a national fair trade organization .\nfair trade honors women who challenge the status quo , standing out and standing up for gender equality around the world .\nrink dickinson , the president of equal exchange , an importer of fair trade coffee , chocolate , tea and bananas .\nwhen you buy fair trade certified products , you\u2019re voting for sustainable livelihoods , thriving worker communities , and environmental protection .\nfair trade had grown from humble origins to the point where it could be claimed that it was having a major impact on global coffee production . by 2009 , fair trade coffee had become a $ 1 . 8 billion market . 12\nhaight , colleen . \u201cthe problem with fair trade coffee . \u201d stanford social innovation review . summer 2011 . urltoken .\nthe world ' s leading trade fair for the plastics and rubber industry . make sure you are part of it .\n1 fair trade usa website . 2 urltoken . 3 international coffee association website . 4 ibid . 5 transfair usa 2009 almanac , p . 10 . 6 urltoken . 7 colleen haight ,\nis fair trade in coffee production fair and useful ? evidence from costa rica and guatemala and implications for policy ,\nmercatus policy series , policy comment 11 , june 2007 . 8 jesus gonzales from the tajumuco cooperative , guatemala , as quoted in un mundo de certificacion , a video produced for the 2005 specialty coffee association of america meetings in seattle . 9 urltoken .\nunique and noteworthy : i heart keenwah expands offerings with a new line of toasted quinoa hot cereal , made with fair trade certified quinoa . spectrum expands fair trade certified chia offerings to three new supplements : organic ground chia , warrior vitality blend and decadent blend ; and launches organic all vegetable shortening , the first product made with fair trade certified palm oil .\none of the reasons for the complexity of the fair trade system is that there is no universal fair trade authority . there are several important international organizations that serve a coordinating function , but none of these has the power to impose standards on all players in the field . in fact , there are many different kinds of fair trade organizations : international nonprofit organizations , regional nonprofit organizations , local nonprofit organizations that certify fair trade brands , local nonprofit organizations that certify fair trade farming and exporting cooperatives , and finally , both nonprofit and for - profit inspection organizations that visit the farming cooperatives to determine whether they meet the criteria to be certified as fair trade . let us describe a few of the most important organizations .\nthe concluding months of 2011 were marked by a period of great change and innovation in the fair trade movement : a time of unprecedented forward thinking and passionate debate about what it means to be fair trade certified . we now find ourselves at an exciting crossroads . fair trade usa has boldly questioned the status quo and is moving in a new direction to significantly increase the effectiveness and reach of the fair trade model . at the beginning of this new year , we couldn\u2019t be more hopeful about what lies ahead , knowing that as a result of these innovations , we could double our impact in just three years .\nthe above - described organizations are just a few of the literally hundreds of nonprofit and for - profit organizations operating in the fair trade sector . next , let us describe how the process works in bringing fair trade products to your kitchen .\nto back up his argument , north points to brazilian plantations that opted in \u2013 and later opted out \u2013 of the fair trade usa pilot project . the workers on these plantations , he claims , are clearly not in control . \u201c [ they ] work for an owner who can drop fair trade whenever convenient , which we\u2019ve already seen happen in brazil , \u201d he says .\nthrough this network , billy also manages a range of strategic partnerships for fair trade usa including nonprofit organizations within the fair trade movement as well as important stakeholders in the larger social justice and sustainability movements . billy and his team are focused on activating consumers to make a difference through their own purchasing decisions , influencing their fellow community members , increasing the availability and visibility of fair trade locally , and leveraging the immense purchasing power of the institutions that they are part of to empower producers around the world .\nin its current form , fair trade principles are applied inconsistently . for some product categories , like coffee , fair trade certification is limited to cooperatives , while in other categories , like bananas and tea , workers on large farms can become certified .\noutside of the traditional markets , australia and new zealand led the way by increasing fair trade sales by 58 percent , while eastern european countries like the czech republic , latvia and lithuania burst onto the scene as well . these trends show that consumption of fair trade products is becoming a worldwide phenomenon , planting the seeds for a future explosion in the fair trade movement .\nsweets & treats : marich chocolates launches 32 new skus dipped in fair trade certified\u2122 chocolate , including triple chocolate toffee , pastel chocolate cherries and milk chocolate sea salt caramel popcorn . tcho expands offerings to five new bars . vosges haut - chocolat expands offerings to five new bars . whole foods 365 everyday value ice cream adds two new fair trade certified\u2122 flavors , french vanilla and cookies & cream . kashi launches two fair trade certified\u2122 golean bars . annie\u2019s launches fair trade certified\u2122 cocoa bunnies cereal .\n5 . relatively little fair - trade coffee originates from the poorest countries . the poorest coffee - growing countries are in africa : ethiopia , kenya , and tanzania . fair - trade exports from these countries represent less than 10 percent of coffee marketed through fair trade , while the share of fair - trade coffee from middle - income countries such as mexico , brazil , and colombia is many times higher . effective poverty interventions should be targeted at most poor , not the medium - poor .\nelsewhere patel writes , \u201c\u2018fair trade\u2019 isn\u2019t a cure for poverty . it\u2019s a band - aid , a temporary patch . \u201d\nwe\u2019re proud to say that 59 percent of the u . s . population is aware of the fair trade certified label .\njennifer chapman joined fair trade usa as head of people in august of 2017 . her mandate is to lead the organization\u2019s talent function , and to support a culture where employees thrive . ftusa\u2019s goal is to honor best practices in recruiting , developing and retaining staff .\nwto holds its fifth ministerial in canc\u00fan , mexico . during the ministerial , iatp organizes the first fair trade fair and launches radio canc\u00fan , daily on - the - ground podcast coverage .\nfrom production to purchase , fair trade is a model of sustainable , ethical trade that puts people and planet first . it\u2019s the easiest way to do the most good , every day .\nfounded in 1998 , fair trade usa is the leading independent third - party certifier of fair trade products in north america . we\u2019re a four time winner of fast company\u2019s social capitalist of the year award and the prestigious skoll award for social entrepreneurship , and have been recognized as a leading social venture by the clinton global initiative , ashoka , the klaus schwab foundation and the world economic forum .\nnestl\u00e9 , dole , and coca - cola have had particular products certified as fair trade , although they have hardly changed their overall business models . critics worry that starbucks and mcdonald\u2019s have been able to use the seal to sanitize their corporate images , even though only a small fraction of the coffee they sell is fair trade . whole foods and wal - mart use fair trade raw materials in some store - brand products , but whether the finished items reflect equitable trade relationships is questionable . fair trade usa courted international controversy in september when it announced , as the new york times explained , that it would \u201cplace its seal on products with as little as 10 percent fair trade ingredients , compared with a minimum of 20 percent required in other countries . \u201d obviously , even 20 percent is not a number that will impress the radical eater ."]}
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( hidaryfornyc . com )\nin wednesday\u2019s eye on politics segment , wcbs 880\u2019s steve scott spoke with independent candidate jack hidary .\ntech multimillionaire jack hidary tells david freedlander he has a real chance of winning in new york .\njack was born in the ocean parkway sephardic community near coney island . jack\u2019s great - grandparents came to ellis island as immigrants , living in the lower east side tenements . jack\u2019s great - grandfather , moses hidary , worked as both a barber and teacher .\nthe foundation\u2019s work on cancer will focus on the use of emerging tools such as genomic sequencing in the fight against cancer . this study with the mra will be supported by members of the hidary family including david and aimee hidary , jack hidary , murray hidary , richard and esther hidary , and michael and sarah hidary .\nhomecrest product and dot - com millionaire jack hidary is entering the crowded field of new york city ' s mayoral race , and wagering some of the big bucks he earned through job seach site dice . com . ( courtesy jack hidary )\njack hidary argues that bonuses should be structured to incentivize innovation , rather than just fulfilling day - to - day activities .\nthe primary aim of the jack d . hidary foundation is to catalyze scalable , self - sustaining programs in education and economic development .\nin his current role , jack focuses on the marketplace scaling of x lab innovations .\njack d . hidary built his career as an entrepreneur and has been dedicated to public service in education , sustainable energy and economic growth .\njack\u2019s father , david hidary , joined the family business and is a very active community member dedicated to education and social services . jack\u2019s father was president of the local school for 20 years . jack\u2019s mother is head of the orange dance program , a non - profit program for girls in memory of mariel hidary . the family shared a two - family home with their uncle and aunt upstairs before moving to their own house near ps 215 where jack\u2019s father had attended school .\nnewer to the race is jack hidary , the tech tycoon behind career site urltoken and solar energy firm samba energy . hidary announced his candidacy in july on his own jobs and education party line .\njack is a regular guest on business and tech channels such as bloomberg , cnbc and cnn .\njack now serves as senior advisor to x labs , the advanced innovation lab of alphabet / google .\nfoxbusiness . com\u2019s gabrielle karol interviews jack hidary , independent candidate for nyc mayor , on life as a serial entrepreneur and wanting to manage the big apple\u2019s economy .\njack was born in the ocean parkway sephardic community near coney island . jack\u2019s great - grandparents came to ellis island as immigrants , living in the lower east side tenements . jack\u2019s great - grandfather , moses hidary , worked as both a barber and teacher . in the 1920\u2019s and 30\u2019s jack\u2019s grandfather jack hidary was peddling tablecloths and together with his son moe founded the family business that is seventy years old and continues to thrive in the garment district . his grandfather moved the family to brooklyn and co - founded the community that continues to thrive there today . jack was born at brookdale hospital in brownsville and he and his parents spent his first year living in his grandmother\u2019s house . the family then shared a two - family home with their uncle and aunt before moving to their own house near ps 215 where jack\u2019s father had attended school . jack grew up with strong role models and small business owners in a community where everyone had an open door .\njack hidary at the 65th annual artists and writers celebrity softball game held in east hampton on saturday . ( aug . 17 , 2013 ) photo credit : randee daddona\none of tech industry multimillionaire jack hidary ' s biggest hurdles in his quest to become mayor of new york city is playfully acknowledged on his campaign t - shirts .\ntech mogul jack d . hidary \u201ca kind of bloomberg 2 . 0 : socially progressive , fiscally reserved , and digitally savvy . \u201d and now that he\u2019s ready to\nin 1998 , jack and his brother murray took their company public when jack was 30 years old . from the tenements of the lower east side to the floor of the stock exchange is only a few minutes away and yet connects ninety years of the hidary family history .\nelection eve , midnight - the world champ judah friedlander and jack hidary , taking it to the streets . thank you to curry in a hurry for hosting us ! urltoken\nthe hidary family\u2019s interest in acral melanoma was spurred by the discovery and successful treatment of the family\u2019s patriarch , david j . hidary .\nhe may not be front - page news , but former tech entrepreneur jack hidary says he ' s got a plan to make new york city the world ' s leading tech center .\n\u201cjack hidary\u2019s candidacy puts the leadership of the sephardic community in a bind , \u201d said one sephardic communal insider , who asked not to be identified to protect ongoing relationships . \u201cwhile the sophisticated contingent of the leadership understands that endorsing jack hidary is a futile effort , some other powerful and influential community leaders\u2026 see a sephardic candidate as a possibly powerful representative of the community . \u201d\nin 1995 , established earthweb a company dedicated to the needs of tech professionals . jack co - founded the company with murray hidary and nova spivack . jack led the company from its inception through three rounds of investment and then its ipo . under jack\u2019s leadership , earthweb acquired dice . com , a website that connects users with jobs , and other sites dedicated to the needs of it professionals . as chairman and ceo of the public company , jack continued to grow the company and engage with shareholders , customers and analysts . ( nyse : dhx )\njack is the oldest of four brothers and a sister , mariel hidary , who was tragically killed at the age of 23 in a traffic accident in 2006 . in jack\u2019s community , it\u2019s family first : the first - born is trained to be a leader and take care of the family . surrounded by strong role models , jack learned the importance of public service . he saw best practices and started bringing them to other communities .\na screenshot from jack hidary\u2019s blog shows him with then - chancellor joel klein at east side community high school in 2010 during the kickoff of national lab day , a science program he launched . hidary is exploring the possibility of running for mayor as an independent .\njack hidary filed papers this week with the city\u2019s campaign finance board signaling an intention to receive city matching funds in a political campaign . he has also formed a political action committee , hidary for nyc inc , and someone registered the url urltoken just days ago .\nin 1995 , jack followed in his family\u2019s entrepreneurial footsteps and established earthweb a company dedicated to the needs of tech professionals . jack co - founded the company with his brother murray hidary and friend nova spivack . jack led the company from its inception through three rounds of investment and then its ipo on nasdaq . under jack\u2019s leadership , earthweb acquired dice . com , a website that connects users with jobs , and other sites dedicated to the needs of it professionals . as chairman and ceo of the public company , jack continued to grow the company and engage with shareholders , customers and analysts . after running the public company for more than three years , jack handed off to a new ceo . the team later restructured the company , took it private and then took it public on the nyse as dice holdings .\njack hidary - on october 4 , 2011 , jack hidary , the well known energy entreprenaur spoke to our new york clean energy forum on ' the gamechanger : china\u2019s unstoppable clean energy exports ' . combining his considerable expertise in finance , science , technology , jack ' s speech focused on china ' s master business plan every five years . that plan , coupled with the enormity of china\u2019s population , landmass , and financial resources , puts a footprint on every country and every major business in this global economy .\nin the 1920\u2019s and 30\u2019s jack\u2019s grandfather jack hidary was peddling tablecloths and together with his son moe founded the family business that is seventy years old and continues to thrive in the garment district . his grandfather moved the family to brooklyn and co - founded the community that continues to thrive there today . jack was born at brookdale hospital in brownsville and he and his parents spent his first year living in his grandmother\u2019s house . the family then shared a two - family home with their uncle and aunt before moving to their own house near ps 215 where jack\u2019s father had attended school . jack grew up with strong role models and small business owners in a community where everyone had an open door .\njack hidary , a senior adviser at google x labs and also founder and chairman of us - based samba energy , speaking at emtech india 2016 in new delhi . photo : ramesh pathania / mint\njack hidary , a well - connected tech millionaire , thinks he has a shot at being elected mayor of new york city . but his dark horse quest may tear brooklyn\u2019s syrian jewish community in two .\njack hidary built his career as an entrepreneur in the finance and technology sectors and is currently focused on clean energy technology and policy . he co - founded vista research in 2001 as an independent financial research company serving institutional investors . jack sold vista to the standard & poor ' s division of mcgraw - hill in april of 2005 .\nan unknown , dot - com millionaire is jumping into the already packed mayor ' s race . homecrest native jack hidary is running as an independent , following a career path similar to his idol mike bloomberg .\nrunning on his own ticket also puts hidary at a disadvantage , says miringoff .\nperformed by : ethel & murray hidary at the crest theater , los angeles .\nloeser distanced himself from hidary today . \u201ci\u2019ve offered my ideas to several candidates running for mayor and several have taken me up on them , \u201d he said . \u201cjack is a great person , but i am not working for him . \u201d\nhe is also a philanthropist . according to the website of his foundation , called the jack d . hidary foundation , begun in 2001 , his philanthropy aims \u201cto catalyze scalable , self - sustaining programs in clean energy and economic development . \u201d\nask members of new york city\u2019s political class about what they think of jack hidary , and the response is usually an uncomfortable silence , followed by a bit of fumbling , as if they were getting hit with a pop quiz they hadn\u2019t prepared for .\nin 2001 hidary co - founded vista research with his brother jack hidary . the firm pioneered the field of expert network research providers , catering to top - tier investment funds . vista research provides hedge fund and asset managers with access to an extensive network of experts in industries including technology , media , telecommunications , energy , aerospace and healthcare .\non some issues facing the next mayor , hidary ' s views are not fully formed .\nhidary said his entrepreneurship has given him the opportunity to learn about job creation and education .\njack d . hidary , a wealthy and well - connected technology executive , has lingered around the edges of the new york city mayor\u2019s race for weeks , quietly talking up the possibility of a bloomberg - style bid that seemed quixotic and half - baked .\nmr . hidary is the executive vice president of earthweb , a business portal for the information and technology industries , which he co - founded in 1994 with his older brother , jack , who is chief executive officer . as a student at columbia university , jack hidary had developed a computer network , columbianet . later , when he was working at the national institutes of health , he talked with little brother murray about the rwandan refugees . they decided to use the internet to publicize the refugees\u2019 plight and created reliefnet . newsweek wrote them up . \u201cwe realized this was the future , \u201d said murray hidary .\nthough he lives in manhattan and doesn\u2019t attend synagogue regularly , hidary\u2019s syrian roots run deep . his father , david hidary , is a powerful community leader who , with his brothers , runs m . hidary & co . inc . , a privately held apparel firm . a cousin runs hidrock realty , a real estate investment firm . hidary\u2019s brother , rabbi richard hidary , was recently hired as the distinguished rabbinic fellow of congregation shearith israel , a prominent sephardic synagogue in manhattan .\nhidary\u2019s strategy for attracting investment in technology companies and growing businesses is to reduce taxes on investments .\nthe brooklyn - born hidary attended columbia university before launching a successful website for job - seekers .\n\u201cjack represents new ideas and new technology \u2014 these are the frontiers of the economy and what nyc needs to excel in to create jobs , improve education , and manage the city in a complex world , \u201d said nova spivack , a former business partner who has known hidary for nearly two decades . \u201cjack also cares deeply about education , the environment and job growth . i think he has the right combination of innovation and concern for the little guy that nyc needs . where other candidates represent big money , jack is an independent who believes in the best ideas , regardless of whose ideas they are . \u201d\njack serves on several boards including bt global services and trickle up . a frequent keynote speaker , he has presented at venues including the business schools of yale and columbia .\nthe fast - talking hidary rattled off his accomplishments and ideas - - and asked questions , too . quinn said he was surprised that hidary wanted his advice on\nhow to attract younger voters .\nhidary attended new york university ( nyu ) between 1989 and 1993 and majored in music and composition .\ndaily news : the mayor ' s race is already overcrowded . what makes you stand out ? jack hidary : i am the best candidate for the job . i am the only candidate who combines business experience , building companies and creating jobs along with 15 years of public service .\njack hidary is a very nice man who speaks in complete sentences and seems bright enough . he also has absolutely no qualifications whatsoever to be mayor of new york city . well , no qualifications other than the fact that he himself is very rich and also has lots of very rich friends .\nmurray hidary left the company in january 2001 , but continued to serve on the board through april 2002 .\nmurray hidary and jack hidary founded iamplify in 2005 . iamplify is a web - based content publisher and syndication network for professionals in a broad range of fields . the site features simple tools for use by specialists to distribute their media . users range from individuals to large corporations . iamplify has established prominent partnerships with bloomberg , david allen , yoga journal , marianne williamson , cond\u00e9 nast\u2019s golf digest , and eckhart tolle .\nboth catsimatidis and hidary court comparisons to mayor bloomberg , generally praising the administration of the often - controversial politician .\nhidary only announced his candidacy on wednesday but said he is well - known in some communities across the city .\nif he wins , then , hidary\u2019s will be the first mayoralty won on the strength of malian taxi drivers .\nhidary , however , said that he sees his community\u2019s insularity as more or less a thing of the past .\nyou are invited to attend a musical evening with murray hidary and the mindtravel orchestra with remarks by dr . dean ornish\nin 2006 nyu awarded murray hidary the distinguished service award . the text of his commencement acceptance speech is available here .\nhidary\u2019s invisibility is partly by design , said joe trippi , the former howard dean consigliere who is advising the campaign .\nin addition , the hidary foundation has funded robotics teams at various schools and have arranged for their participation in us first .\nhidary did not respond to an emailed inquiry sent to a spokesman about his position on the nypd\u2019s controversial muslim surveillance program .\nthe key distinguishing fact between our opponents on the republican side , though they do share similarities in the business world , is that they don ' t have the nonprofit experience that jack does ,\njoseph said .\nsome in the syrian community have given early support to hidary\u2019s candidacy . a brunch fundraiser held in the syrian summer retreat in deal , n . j . , at a seaside bungalow of real estate investor joe cayre , raised $ 350 , 000 , according to hidary . that represents three - quarters of the $ 450 , 000 hidary said that his campaign has brought in .\ndn : you are a brooklyn boy from ocean parkway near avenue s . how have your roots helped to shape your mayoral goals ? jh : growing up in a community with immigrants , the people around me all served as role models . my grandfather , jack hidary , would meet with people who are struggling and give them no - interest loans .\nmurray hidary ( born august 30 , 1971 in brooklyn , new york ) is a composer , fine art photographer and entrepreneur .\nhidary paints himself as a pro - business candidate , comparing himself to billionaire michael bloomberg , the incumbent mayor , whom he says he admires . in his campaign announcement media blitz , hidary has touted his ties to the tech community and his entrepreneurial experience .\n\u201c\u2018you never really achieve manhood until you\u2019re successful in business\u2019 is the hidary family motto , \u201d said mr . hidary . raised in what he described as a \u201cvery closed - off community\u201d near coney island , in a large orthodox household , the hidary children are expected to have jewish spouses . but mr . hidary said that , for him , religion was not a priority . \u201cmom , please look away , \u201d he joked . people call him daily to fix him up ; he\u2019s declared a moratorium on blind dates .\nwhat : a night of wonderful music featuring murray hidary , the world - class mindtravel orchestra , and remarks by dr . dean ornish\nhidary launched what is now urltoken in 1995 and it was at one point a publicly traded company , according to his official bio .\nback home in brooklyn , however , the hidary family are leaders in one of new york\u2019s most insular and politically conservative ethnic enclaves .\njack is the founder and chairman of samba energy , a leading marketplace for commercial solar projects and financing . samba\u2019s marketplace has driven down the cost of commercial solar and thus increased the roi for companies using the market for their solar programs .\nin 2009 murray hidary re - entered the expert network industry with his most recent endeavor : primary insight . the hidary group backed a management buyout of primary insight from jp morgan led by former colleagues , david derose and leighton thomas . jp morgan retains a minority interest .\nwashington - - ( business wire ) - - the melanoma research alliance ( mra ) , the leading private funder of melanoma research , and the hidary foundation , the philanthropic arm of technology entrepreneur jack hidary and his family , today announced a new research program with researchers at five institutions comprising a groundbreaking study of the genetics of acral melanoma . two team science awards will fund new work at kaiser permanente research institute , memorial sloan - kettering cancer center , translational genomics research institute ( tgen ) , university of california san francisco ( ucsf ) and vanderbilt university . the awards total $ 1 million and are jointly awarded by the mra and the hidary foundation .\n\u201cthere is a clear message from the voters : they are not satisfied with the current set of choices , \u201d mr . hidary said .\nhidary , like bloomberg in 2001 , bills himself as an alternative to career politicians . he envisions his mayoralty as a sequel to bloomberg .\nand so when he approaches some of the major issues facing the city , hidary can come across like bloomberg , with a few caveats .\nin new york city , he was a leading proponent of switching over the taxi fleet to high mileage hybrids . jack serves as chairman of smarttransportation . org , a non - profit dedicated to promoting clean energy and transportation policy in the us .\none candidate who also might bring more technology discussion to the debates is technology entrepreneur jack hidary , an independent candidate . though he has run some online and tv ads , he wrote in an e - mail to supporters friday that\ndespite our requests , the polling firms have not included us in their polls . and without being in the polls , we cannot enter the debates .\njack is the co - founder and chairman of samba energy , a leading marketplace for commercial solar projects and financing . samba\u2019s marketplace has driven down the cost of commercial solar and thus increased the roi for companies using the market for their solar programs .\nthe scf , however , has not backed the homegrown candidate . \u201cjack hidary comes from a very well respected family whose work on behalf of our community is immeasurable and appreciated , \u201d executive director avi spitzer wrote in an emailed statement . \u201c [ w ] e have not yet taken a position in the mayor\u2019s race . currently , we are holding off on any endorsements until early september . \u201d\njack advocated for the use of high - mileage vehicles as new york city taxicabs in 2005 with david yassky . david was a nyc council member at the time and today is the chairman of the tlc . jack and david successfully engaged drivers who are owner - operators who now save thousands of dollars each year driving high - mpg cars as well as leading fleet owners . today , the majority of the 13 , 500 taxis are high - mpg vehicles in nyc helping these small businesses generate more income .\nhidary is a member of several philanthropic boards . his continued love of music led him to ethel , a contemporary \u201cpostclassical\u201d string quartet , for whom he now serves as chairman of the board . ethel has also performed original works by murray hidary including spinning still in 2006 and his piano quintet in 2015 . additionally , hidary is a board member for four way books , a publisher of poetry and short fiction by both emerging and established writers .\nthe political strategist joe trippi , who oversaw howard dean\u2019s democratic run for the white house , will be on mr . hidary ' s campaign team .\n\u201cit makes it much more difficult for hidary to make his message , if you already have another prominent businessman in the race , \u201d he explains .\ni like his green taxi initiative ,\nquinn said . in 2005 , hidary created an advocacy group to successfully lobby to allow hybrid taxicabs .\nhidary made big bucks off his job - search website , dice . com , and now heads an eponymous foundation focused on educating kids about technology .\nhidary\u2019s work is also part of art pic\u2019s collection of available pieces in los angeles , ca . through art pic , hidary\u2019s photographs have been featured in movies and television including fox\u2019s house , cbs\u2019s numbers and nbc\u2019s joey , and films such as my best friend\u2019s girl and unhitched . hidary\u2019s work also appeared in a revlon advertisement and a nikon television ad campaign featuring ashton kutcher , as well as the flagship ralph lauren store in new york , ny .\nunlike all the democratic primary candidates , hidary said that he supports publicly funded vouchers to fund private religious school tuitions , a position popular with orthodox jews that is dismissed as impractical by most orthodox advocates . hidary said that any voucher system he backed would require that schools receiving voucher funds allow unionized teachers .\ncommitted to community and philanthropic causes , jack has received several industry and community awards as well as being recognized as a global leader of tomorrow at the world economic forum , davos . he is also a member of the council on foreign relations and the clinton global initiative .\nmr . hidary , who played piano and violin as a child , recounted a conversation with the jazz legend herbie hancock , whose support he is courting .\non tues . , sept . 3 , my artsedtechnyc meetup group held its monthly gathering , hosted by the centre for social innovation in new york city . tech entrepreneur and independent nyc mayoral candidate jack hidary was the guest , and about 40 people representing the arts , education and technology sectors gathered to listen to an extensive , hourlong , up - close - and - personal conversation with hidary , moderated by yours truly . we covered , among other things , how the next mayor could fund the arts more effectively and , equally important , how to make our school system more fair and innovative .\nhe also took a shot at hidary heading to crowdfunding site crowdtilt to raise $ 50 , 000 to open his campaign office ( a goal he surpassed ) .\nhidary said his time is now .\nwe ' re in it to win it , so i ' ll just focus right now on this race .\nhidary is a senior adviser at google x labs and also founder and chairman of us - based samba energy , a marketplace for commercial solar projects and financing .\n\u201ci said , \u2018my commitment to you , herbie , is to bring jazz and music to every school in new york city , \u2019 \u201d mr . hidary recalled .\nstu loeser , who resigned as bloomberg\u2019s press secretary last year and now works as an independent consultant , has advised hidary about his bid , according to a source .\nhidary also stands out as a longtime evangelist of high - tech . at columbia university , where he studied philosophy and neuroscience , hidary partnered with a dean to create columbianet , a campuswide intranet , years before the internet became a mass medium . he papered the campus with fliers that read ,\nget email . it works .\nmurray hidary began his business career in 1994 at the age of 23 when he co - founded earthweb with his older brother , jack hidary , and nova spivack . while earthweb was one of the first internet consulting companies , it shifted focus in 1997 when tristan louis was brought in to turn the company into an it information portal called developer . com . earthweb ' s initial public offering on november 11 , 1998 closed at us $ 48 . 69 per share , up 247 . 8 % from its opening price of $ 14 . at the time , earthweb ' s first - day return was among the largest in nasdaq history .\n\u201cwe hit 1 , 000 - donor mark very , very quickly \u2013 probably in record time , \u201d says hidary . \u201cwe have a tremendously broad base supporting us . \u201d\nwhat i want to do is build on mike bloomberg ' s success , but take it on a new direction , make it my own ,\nhidary said .\non an august sunday , hidary marched in the dominican day parade and ran from curb to curb , chatting with revelers in the spanish he learned from his colombian mother .\nhidary frequently cites his childhood in the ocean parkway section of brooklyn , near coney island , to emphasize his focus on creating jobs and small businesses in the four outer boroughs .\nhidary recorded his first symphony in st . petersburg , russia in 2004 . entitled motion , it was performed by the st . petersburg philharmonic and conducted by paul alan levi .\nboth he and hidary point to google as the brightest star in the growing new york tech space ; the latter saying he intends to bring \u201cthe next 50 googles\u201d to silicon alley .\nhidary is , by all accounts , an underdog in this campaign . he entered the race late as an independent candidate , running against frontrunners like christine quinn and anthony weiner , who are regularly making national news ( whether they mean to or not ) . but hidary insists he has one advantage no other candidate has : a background as a successful tech entrepreneur .\nhidary voiced his opposition for an nypd inspector general , but said the city needs to do a better job of fostering strong relations between the police and communities all across the city .\nthrough it all , hidary has largely kept out of sight . when the daily beast asked last week if the candidate was holding any public events , the answer was \u201cno . \u201d\nin jack hidary\u2019s world , millionaires and technology and data and stuff can make these fundamental conflicts vanish in a cloud of techocratic awesomeness . \u201cwhen i\u2019m mayor , \u201d he said at a penthouse fundraiser , \u201ceveryone gets a pair of google glasses ! \u201d his policy \u2014 especially on education \u2014 is a triumph of rich - people - and - technology - can - fix your problems - ism . no mention of anyone having to pay more or get less , just lots of talk about better management and technology .\n\u201cgenetic sequencing has decreased significantly in cost and time and can now be used as a critical tool to investigate cancer , and based on our experiences in technology , we believe that whole exome and whole genome sequencing of larger sets of patients may be key to new breakthroughs in the fight against cancer , \u201d said jack hidary , chairman of the hidary foundation . \u201cour partnership with the melanoma research alliance will advance this important work on melanoma . the key to genomic studies is not just sequencing , but the analysis of the data . these teams will focus on unraveling the genetic signature of this cancer , and this will extend their work to other cancers as we collectively build greater genomic capabilities . \u201d\ni caught up with hidary after the event to talk more about his start - up days and why he believes entrepreneurship is such a crucial part of new york city ' s future .\nhidary partnered with co - founder robert etropolsky , who is the entrepreneur that built fashion brand nanushka . givme is a private , location - based , photo - sharing app for friends .\njack studied philosophy and neuroscience at columbia university and was then awarded a stanley fellowship in clinical neuroscience at the national institutes of health ( nih ) . under the fellowship , he conducted research in functional neuroimaging using techniques such as positron emission tomography ( pet ) and functional magnetic resonance imaging ( fmri ) to study brain and disease states .\nbut the digital - friendly hidary , who keeps his own typepad blog and has written for the huffington post , says he turned to crowdfunding to demonstrate the \u201cwide support\u201d he\u2019s received from voters .\nhidary is financing his bid partly with his own fortune , whose size he would not disclose . he has collected enough donations to qualify for the city ' s matching funds program , his team said . his most recent finance board filings showed $ 432 , 118 in contributions , with donors ranging from homemakers and students to financiers . hidary ' s large extended family also chipped in .\nstill , hidary\u2019s passions for business development , education reform , and the technology sector would make him an attractive candidate for people who believe bloomberg has been a strong leader for new york city .\njack has been particularly involved in issues of energy and transportation . he is chairman and co - founder of the freedom prize foundation , which provides monetary prizes to cities , schools and other entities that can most reduce their petroleum use . the freedom prizes were mandated by congress in the energy policy act of 2005 ( title x : 1008 ) .\nas untrue as that message is , it\u2019s present in other elements of our daily culture . for example : teach for america\u2019s entire founding principle is that kids from elite colleges with five weeks training are de facto better teachers than people with years\u2019 experience in difficult classrooms . the clinton global initiative is entirely based on the idea that rich western people can save poor people of color from themselves by throwing money at them and telling them how to fix their lives . jack hidary\u2019s educational policy is that poor kids aren\u2019t learning because they don\u2019t have ipads .\nwith pressure on the publishing industry mounting hidary was one of the first to envision taking readers \u201cbeyond the book , \u201d and provide a platform for authors to forge a direct relationship with their audience .\n\u201ci\u2019ve been speaking in every major [ syrian ] synagogue , \u201d hidary said . \u201cthe support has been great . the number of people across the board that have supported us has been tremendous . \u201d\njack studied philosophy and neuroscience at columbia university and was awarded a stanley fellowship in clinical neuroscience at the national institutes of health ( nih ) prior to his graduation . under the fellowship , he conducted research in functional neuroimaging using techniques such as positron emission tomography ( pet ) and functional magnetic resonance imaging ( fmri ) to study brain and disease states .\n\u201cthis partnership with the hidary foundation underscores the need for further research into melanoma , and especially melanoma subtypes such as acral melanoma , in order to develop more effective treatment options for all melanoma patients . \u201d\nwith new york city facing an 8 . 4 % unemployment rate in july , both hidary and catsimatidis argue that their backgrounds in business make them the candidate most capable of bringing jobs to the big apple .\nbloomberg spent $ 74 million for a 2001 victory as a republican . hidary is running on a ballot line he created , the jobs and education party , and his ad blitz will be far less extensive .\n\u201ci think that\u2019s changing , \u201d hidary said . \u201cthe community now is really engaging in a very public way . \u201d he noted that syrian jews often cooperate with real estate industry publications like the real deal .\nafter reliefnet the hidary brothers started earthweb , which built web - sites for the metropolitan museum of art and other institutions eager to establish an on - line presence . mr . hidary describes earthnet as \u201cthe leading business - to - business portal for the it world\u201d . the company does a lot of everything : providing content , hosting on - line community forums , e - commerce . in 1998 it went public .\nhidary intends to run for mayor as an independent , according to three sources with knowledge of the bid . his entry would shake up a political race in which bloomberg\u2019s staunchest supporters have found few inspiring candidates .\n\u201cwell , for example , the community of malians in harlem , \u201d he said . \u201cwe engage with them because many of them are taxi drivers . we have a natural affinity because of my work on taxis . they recognize me and say , \u2018jack , you are the one who helped us save $ 6 , 000 a year , every year , since 2005 . \u201d\ncampaign volunteer jesus salce , 55 , of woodside , queens , said he doubted hidary could actually win in november ,\nbut for the future , it ' s good for him to be out there .\n\u201ci haven\u2019t had a steady girlfriend for a number of years , \u201d said mr . hidary \u201cpart of being a hopeless romantic makes it more difficult to find that . you\u2019re always dreaming of that perfect person . \u201d\njack studied philosophy and neuroscience at columbia university and was awarded a stanley fellowship in clinical neuroscience at the national institutes of health ( nih ) . under the fellowship , he conducted research on the use of neural networks to model and analyze the data in functional neuroimaging using techniques such as positron emission tomography ( pet ) and functional magnetic resonance imaging ( fmri ) to study brain states .\nafterward , he sought out potential supporters outside a temple of tech , the fifth avenue apple store . hidary made a lengthy pitch to frederick quinn , 23 , of the upper east side , a recent college graduate .\n\u201cthere\u2019s been a focus by the administration on a few corridors in manhattan and downtown brooklyn . coming from the outer part of the outer borough , bringing opportunity platforms out to the outer boroughs is core , \u201d says hidary .\nthat single - mindedness came through when hidary , a bachelor , was asked if he is in a relationship .\nright now , my relationship is with this campaign and the people of new york ,\nhe replied .\nhidary often reaches into his business and tech background for problem - solving ideas . at a mayoral forum on cultural sensitivity , he touted equal entrepreneurship opportunity as a way to curb tensions among the city ' s diverse communities .\nhigh - tech evangelist republicans joe lhota , the former mta chairman , and john catsimatidis , a billionaire businessman , have also embraced much of the bloomberg legacy . but hidary ' s camp says his background sets him apart .\ntheir influence goes beyond the syrian community . david hidary was on the board of uja - federation of new york , and other family members have served on the board of yeshivah of flatbush , both ashkenazi - dominated institutions .\nthe way to help communities that have less access to power and resources is to deploy fewer power and resources to the people who have lots . a political scheme that wants to lift people out of poverty must also deliver a structural account of power . that\u2019s hard to do , and hard to talk about . it\u2019s easy to say nice puffy things about technology . it\u2019s easy to pose smiling in front of an attractive multiracial crowd . it\u2019s easy to raise lots of money from rich people by telling them that they\u2019re doing the good thing by giving money . jack hidary is an excellent representation of this insidious bullplop in action .\nbut as he prepares to officially unveil his candidacy on wednesday , a quest that once seemed fanciful has evolved into an unexpectedly serious operation , guided by a group of political heavyweights and underwritten by mr . hidary\u2019s sizable bank account .\nhidary , for his part , has no doubts about his run . \u201ci\u2019m the best - qualified person for the job , \u201d he told the forward . \u201ci am not a career politician . the others are career politicians . they\u2019ve\nmr . hidary insists that he can draw on his ties to jewish voters , especially the sephardic community in outer brooklyn where he grew up , and to the city\u2019s new army of technology workers to drum up enough votes in november .\nin an interview , mr . trippi , the campaign adviser , returned again and again to the idea that new yorkers were unimpressed by their choices for mayor this year , and would be willing to give mr . hidary a chance .\ncitation : rumala bb , hidary j , ewool l , emdin c , scovell t ( 2011 ) tailoring science outreach through e - matching using a community - based participatory approach . plos biol 9 ( 3 ) : e1001026 . urltoken\nstill , when hidary blew into a flatiron district le pain quotidien on tuesday where the waiters know his name , he was cresting on a bit of good news . bill de blasio , the city\u2019s public advocate and the most unapologetic liberal among the democratic frontrunners , had vaulted into the lead , according to a new poll . the prospect of de blasio or someone like him winning the democratic nomination is the best chance that hidary ( or someone like him ) has to win .\ntucking in to an iced green tea and what he called \u201cone of those chai pudding things , \u201d hidary explained that the rise of de blasio meant the voting public was dissatisfied with what they have seen so far of the existing field .\nand hidary wants to be their candidate . to be another bloomberg , but without bloombergism . that is , not to carry the flag for party machine politics but not to finger - wag over large sodas or e - cigarettes , either .\nyet hidary\u2019s candidacy has annoyed members of the syrian establishment . major players in the low - key community have backed him . more pragmatic activists , however , had been looking forward to endorsing a candidate who has a better chance of winning .\nas the mayoral season in new york city shifts into high gear \u2014 the primaries for the republican and democratic nominations is set for next tues . , sept . 10 \u2014 hidary spoke about the \u201ccircus\u201d that the race has become . he also cited his intentional and maybe unusual under - the - radar campaign strategy . i was impressed with how fast hidary took a question and ran with it , making my job as moderator fairly easy . this guy has a lot of energy !\nhidary\u2019s internet profile is rudimentary at this point , including a lightly designed and irregularly updated blog and a website for his foundation . one entry on his typepad blog dated july 10 , 2012 , is titled \u201c disrupting the education system . \u201d\nwhile both catsimatidis and hidary say voters are looking for a candidate with a strong business background , kevin brennan , the senior analyst at national journal\u2019s hotline , says both contenders are currently an extra - long shot to become the city\u2019s next mayor .\nhidary , whose tech - jobs career site urltoken was acquired by private equity firms general atlantic and quadrangle group in 2005 for an estimated $ 200 million , also praises bloomberg\u2019s economic leadership , citing his guidance through the financial crisis and superstorm sandy .\n\u201ci have unique among all the candidates\u2026the combination of both business experience \u2013 building companies in the growth sector of our economy , but also the public service \u2013 the focus on education and helping other people start their own businesses , \u201d hidary told scott .\nhidary , who comes from brooklyn\u2019s wealthy sephardic jewish community , has a biography that bears several similarities to bloomberg\u2019s . a serial entrepreneur , his first major venture was the technology company earthweb / dice , which offers job postings for the information technology industry .\noutside of hidary\u2019s business and artistic pursuits , he travels extensively . he has also trained for and completed three marathons : new york city 2007 , new york city 2008 , and london 2007 . he has a passion for the environment and supports alternative energy .\nwhile hidary has said repeatedly that he\u2019s the only candidate in the crowded field with the background to attract companies in a growth economy , given his technology experience , catsimatidis argues his higher profile and 40 + years running major companies puts him ahead of the pack .\nwith no runaway favorites and a campaign season dominated by anthony weiner\u2019s sexting scandals , hidary says he decided to enter the race late in the game due to a lack of viable candidates . but political experts say his late entry is a high hurdle to overcome .\nin a new york times article published saturday , hidary says that\nwhat ' s fascinating about this election right now is that there ' s really a vacuum in terms of core , concrete ideas . that ' s the vacuum we intend to fill .\n\u201cwe decided that now was the time to come into the race because people now understand what their choice is . they\u2019ve seen what\u2019s out there , there are no more candidates coming in . now we\u2019re coming in today to offer people a choice , \u201d said hidary .\nhidary , who announced his candidacy in a respectfully reported new york times story on july 16 , is a scion of one of new york\u2019s most powerful syrian jewish clans . he has already raised more than $ 300 , 000 from syrian jews for his mayoral campaign .\njack hidary shares his vision for the cities of the future where everyone is able to unleash a personal potential , a city that empower each and one of us to through collaboration and multidisciplinary learning . in the spirit of ideas worth spreading , tedx is a program of local , self - organized events that bring people together to share a ted - like experience . at a tedx event , tedtalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group . these local , self - organized events are branded tedx , where x = independently organized ted event . the ted conference provides general guidance for the tedx program , but individual tedx events are self - organized . * ( * subject to certain rules and regulations )\nin 1995 , hidary and his brother murray launched earthweb , a company that provided tutorials and resource directories to the tech community . in 1999 , a year after going public , earthweb acquired dice . com , now one of the country ' s leading tech career sites .\nhidary , who volunteered for the obama campaign in florida and pennsylvania in 2008 , said he believes that with advances in technology he will be able to micro - target his voters and won\u2019t need to carpet - bomb airwaves and mailboxes in the same way that bloomberg did .\n\u201che was right at that time , \u201d hidary said . \u201cthis is a different year . this year you have a group of candidates who are a throwback to machine politics . and you really didn\u2019t have that kind of bevy of candidates when mike bloomberg was running . \u201d\nthe hidary foundation catalyzes positive change in several sectors . the foundation has a focus on promoting innovative k - 12 educational programs , particularly those that focus on science , technology , engineering and mathematics ( stem ) and those that use project - based learning approaches . the foundation has also supported the promotion of entrepreneurship both through programs that support microfinance focusing on low - income individuals who wish to start companies as well as youth entrepreneurship . the members of the hidary family are all entrepreneurs in fields ranging from technology and clean energy to real estate , fashion and education .\nreaching out to voters\nwe ' re going to be the word - of - mouth campaign ,\nhidary said . trippi said in an interview that tv ads will be supplemented with databased targeting of likely voters through hulu , which streams movies and tv shows , and google .\nhidary is setting himself up as an alternative to a crowded field , assembling heavy hitters to get his message across : howard dean campaign manager joe trippi , bloomberg finance lawyer kenneth a . gross , clinton media strategist richard strauss , and chris christie adviser campaigngrid have all signed on . since he\u2019s running as an independent , hidary figures he has until the primaries in september before people really start following the race in earnest . so until then the plan is to raise funds and support , build his team , and ( presumably ) keep encouraging the \u201cbloomberg 2 . 0\u201d image in the\nhidary told the forward that he had been under the impression that the scf would not be making an endorsement in the mayoral race . the scf is a 501 ( c ) ( 4 ) , a not - for - profit category under the federal tax code that allows it to make endorsements .\n\u201cwith all the attention being paid to anthony weiner and his scandals , it\u2019s going to be hard for hidary to gain traction , because there\u2019s so much coverage on the other candidates who have been running for months and have been in the public eye in new york city for years , \u201d says brennan .\nas an independent , the comparisons continue . hidary , who founded the tech career site urltoken and now runs samba energy \u201cis offering himself up as a bloomberg for the post - bloomberg era , with a dose of personal charisma and charm the current mayor lacked when he entered politics in 2001 , \u201d the"]}
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", "topic": 0}], "title": "fan gang", "paragraphs": ["fan present wia haven 1 extreme nyzes . . . - king nugget gang | facebook\nin conversation with dr . fan gang , director , china ' s national economic research institute\nfan - gang zeng is professor and director of center for hearing research at uc irvine .\nin conversation with dr . fan gang , director , china ' s national economic research institute - youtube\nwe\u2019d love your help . let us know what\u2019s wrong with this preview of gang of one by fan shen .\non wed nov 4 at 10 : 00 am dr . fan - gang zeng will present moon et al . j neurosci study\nfan - gang zeng will present the miller and nicely ( 1955 ) classical paper , which derived information transfer from confusion matrices .\non on wed nov 4 at 10 : 00 am dr . fan - gang zeng will present moon et al . j neurosci study\non fan - gang zeng will present the miller and nicely ( 1955 ) classical paper , which derived information transfer from confusion matrices .\nis a gang of four fan site based in japan . it includes lyrics , although i can ' t vouch for their accuracy ( especially in japanese ! )\nprof . fan , gang is an influential global leader with a long - standing track record and commitment to furthering china\u2019s economic reform and strategic development . as one of china\u2019s most prominent economists and active reform advocates , prof . fan , gang\u2019s insights into the country\u2019s economic position and his prowess on the world stage have guided decisions within china and across the globe .\ndr fan gang is one of china ' s most influential economists and one of china ' s leading reform advocates . his remarks are closely followed for clues about how chinese leaders are thinking about the global economy .\nbased in beijing , china , prof . fan , gang is the director of china\u2019s national economic research institute and chairman of the china reform foundation . he is also president of the china development institute and chief economist at the china center for international economic exchanges . in addition , prof . fan , gang holds teaching positions at several of the top universities in the country , including peking university and the graduate school of chinese academy of social sciences .\nget updates about zhi gang sha dr . and recommended reads from simon & schuster . plus , get a\nplus , receive updates about zhi gang sha dr . , recommended reads and more from simon & schuster .\ndr fan gang is a fellow of the world economic forum ( since 1994 ) , a fellow of the chinese economist society ( usa ) ( since 1993 ) and is a consultant to the world bank , undp , escap and to the oecd .\ndr . fan gang earned his ph . d . in economics at the graduate school of the chinese academy of social sciences , has received an honorary doctorate degree from university of l\u2019auvergne , france , in 2004 and royal road university of canada in 2011 .\nprof . fan , gang graduated from hebei university with a b . a . in economics in 1982 , and went on to earn a m . a . and ph . d from the graduate school of chinese academy of social sciences in 1982 and 1988 respectively .\na bbc radio 1 documentary on gang of four was broadcast on the evening of 17 august 2005 . you can listen to it\ndr fan gang was awarded the accolade of a ' global leader for tomorrow ' by the world economic forum in davos ( 1995 ) and has been ranked number 33rd in the\nworld ' s top 100 public intellectuals\nby foreign policy and prospect ( 2008 ) .\ndr fan gang is a regular speaker at international events and also provides strategic advice to international corporations or makes guest presentations to small business meetings , focusing on the direction of china ' s economic policy and its implications for chinese and foreign businesses . he presents fluently in english .\na detailed list of v / a compilations featuring gang of four tracks ( although brief details are included in the main discography ) .\nfrom seeing john steinbeck having sex to being attacked by an obsessed fan , here are 10 revelations from the new biography of hollywood icon robert redford .\nfan gang , male , han nationality , was born in 1953 . he graduated from the economics department at hebei university with a political economics major in 1982 . fan studied western economics in the economics department at the graduate school of chinese academy of social sciences from 1982 to 1985 . he then served as a researcher in the national economy research bureau and harvard university from 1985 to 1987 , receiving a doctorate degree in economics in 1988 .\noriginal gang of four bass player dave allen subsequently joined shriekback . more information on his subsequent career can be found via my shriekback website .\nprof . fan , gang is an accomplished author , with eight books on macroeconomics and the economics of transition . he has written more than 80 academic papers , as well as more than 100 articles for magazines and newspapers . currently he writes a monthly series called enter the dragon for the public benefit corporation project syndicate . this work analyses trends in china\u2019s economy and the impact they have globally . foreign policy and prospect magazines ranked prof . fan , gang 33rd in the world\u2019s top 100 public intellectuals in 2008 . in 1995 , he was awarded global leader of tomorrow by the world economic forum .\nsome pictures of gang of four in concert . ( there are also off - site pictures linked from the ' live shows ' page . )\nas one of china\u2019s most influential economists , prof . fan , gang\u2019s insights are instrumental to the understanding of china\u2019s economy and its impact on the rest of the world . he is an expert in the macroeconomics of long - term development , international trade and currency , foreign relations and china\u2019s regional integration within asia .\nfor his outstanding contribution to furthering canada - china business relationships , for nurturing global understanding across cultures and continents , and for his long - standing commitment to china\u2019s economic reform and strategic development , royal roads university is pleased to present prof . fan , gang with the degree , doctor of laws , honoris causa .\nfrom seeing john steinbeck having sex to being attacked by an obsessed fan , here 10 revelations from the new biography of hollywood icon robert redford by michael feeney callan .\nthese pages contain information about the band gang of four . there is a detailed discography of gang of four , plus links to a number of related artists . there is also a list of v / a compilations which include one or more gang of four track ( s ) , although brief details are included in the main discography . there is also a selection of pictures , and there are some lyric pages too ( with more to follow ) .\nbased in beijing , dr . fan gang is director of the national economic research institute ( neri ) , chairman of the china reform foundation and president of the china development institute . he also serves as a china local partner for globalsource partners , an exclusive team of emerging market consultants that includes some of the brightest minds in the emerging market world .\non wed sep 23 at 3 : 00 pm dr . fan - gang zeng will present : miller , g . a . , & nicely , p . e . ( 1955 ) . an analysis of perceptual confusions among some english consonants . the journal of the acoustical society of america 27 ( 2 ) 338 - 352 . please join us \u2026\nall defendants deny all the charges . flewitt said all were members or associates of the croxteth crew , which has a rival gang in norris green known as either the strand gang or nogga dogs . since 2004 , there had been at least 70 cases of criminal damage and assault including the use of firearms associated with both gangs , he said .\nbased in beijing , china , prof . fan , gang\u2019s current roles include director of the national economic research institute and chairman of the china reform foundation in beijing , president of the china development institute in shenzhen , chief economist at the china center for international economic exchanges , and professor of economics at peking university and the graduate school of chinese academy of social sciences .\nsean mercer ' s interest in wayne brady was not limited to general gang rivalry ,\nflewitt said .\nrather evidence suggests there was some more personal animosity between them .\nin particular , prof . fan , gang has played an instrumental role in shaping canada - china business relations since the early 1990s . he works with canadian academia , think - tanks , and corporations . he has also presented at the annual conference of the canada china business council and the team canada missions to china , which resulted in significant promotion of trade and investment between the two countries .\nsean mercer , 18 , allegedly a member of the croxteth crew gang , denies murdering rhys , who the court heard was shot in the back with a smith and wesson . 455 revolver .\ndr fan gang is a respected advisor to china ' s leadership on economic reform and strategic development . he is an expert in the macroeconomics of long - term development , international trade and currency , foreign relations and china ' s regional integration within asia . he speaks on china ' s financial risk and financial systems reform , foreign exchange regimes and revaluation and on china ' s economic reform and globalisation .\non wed nov 4 at 10 : 00 am dr . fan - gang zeng will present : moon , i . j . , won , j . h . , kang , h . w . , kim , d . h . , an , y . - h . , & shim , h . j . ( 2015 ) . influence of tinnitus on auditory spectral and temporal resolution and \u2026\nkendrick lamar duckworth ( who dropped his last name to perform as kendrick lamar ) was born in compton , california , on june 17 , 1987 . his parents had moved to compton from chicago to escape the city & apos ; s gang culture , although lamar & apos ; s father had been associated with the notorious gangster disciples gang . as the 1980s crack trade and west coast gang presence increased , lamar grew up around precarious street activity , but he seemed more influenced than harmed by it . he was a good student who enjoyed writing , first stories and poems , and then lyrics .\ndr . fan gang is currently a member of the advisory committee of the ministry of labor and social security of china , and was appointed as a member of the monetary policy committee of the people ' s bank of china . he also serves as international advisor to the center for international development at harvard university and has been a consultant to various departments of the chinese central and provincial governments , as well as to the world bank and oecd .\nhe described the murder of rhys jones as\nyet another , and perhaps more tragic , example of the mindless and indiscriminate violence that is a feature of the rivalry between the croxteth crew and the strand gang\n.\ndr . fan gang is one of china ' s most influential economists and a respected adviser to the country ' s leadership on economic reform and strategic development . he is an authority on the macroeconomics of long - term development , international trade and currency , foreign relations and china ' s regional integration within asia . he speaks on china ' s financial risk and financial systems reform , foreign exchange regimes and revaluation , and on china ' s economic reform and globalization .\ndr . fan gang has been a fellow of the world economic forum since 1995 , a fellow of the chinese economist society ( usa ) since 1993 and is a consultant to the world bank , undp , escap and to the oecd . he was awarded the title \u201cglobal leader for tomorrow\u201d by the world economic forum in davos ( 1995 ) and has been ranked among the\nworld ' s top 100 public intellectuals\nby foreign policy and prospect ( 2008 ) .\nurltoken a memoir that lives up to its billing , gang of one relays some of fan shen\u2019s experiences during the cultural revolution and his struggle to leave china . his disillusionment and reaction leads to a triumph of the will and intellect . one aspect of his book i though might resonate with blook bloggers / readers was the recurring theme of the importance of literature in his life . a few examples of this theme in the book : - the book opens with shen\u2019s participation\na teenager shot 11 - year - old rhys jones by mistake while aiming at rival gang members across a pub car park , liverpool crown court head today at the start of the trial into the schoolboy ' s murder .\nprof . fan , gang consults to departments of the chinese central government and provincial government , and advises the monetary policy committee of the people\u2019s bank of china , the hong kong center for monetary policy , the world bank , the center for international development at harvard university , the undp , escap and oecd among others . he has been a fellow of the chinese economists society ( usa ) since 1993 , and a fellow and global leader for tomorrow of the world economic forum since 1995 .\nprof . fan , gang consults to departments of the chinese central government and provincial government . he has also served as a senior advisor to international organizations such as the world bank , the united nations development program , the united nations economic and social commission for asia and the pacific , and the organization for economic co - operation and development . he has been a fellow of the chinese economists society ( usa ) since 1993 , and a fellow and global leader for tomorrow of the world economic forum since 1995 .\nin canada , prof . fan , gang has played an instrumental role in shaping canada - china business relations since the early 1990s , providing insight and advice to canadian academia , think - tanks , and corporations . he has also presented at the annual conference of the canada china business council and the team canada missions to china , which resulted in significant promotion of trade and investment between the two countries . in 2004 , he received the founder\u2019s award from the fraser institute for his contribution to promoting market economy in china .\nin 1966 twelve - year - old fan shen , a newly minted red guard , plunged happily into china ' s cultural revolution . disillusion soon followed , then turned to disgust and fear when shen discovered that his compatriots had tortured and murdered a doctor whose house he ' d helped raid and whose beautiful daughter he secretly adored . a story of coming of age in the midst of monumental historical upheaval , shen ' s gang of one is more than a memoir of one young man ' s harrowing experience during a time of terro\non the day that rhys was killed , three young men - wayne brady and two others - who were strand gang members or associates\nleft the relative safety of norris green and entered what , for them , was the hostile environment of croxteth\n.\nding p , li m , he j , wang j , fan c , zeng f . guided mode caused by silicon nanopillar array for light emission enhancement in color - converting led optics express . 23 : 21477 - 21489 . doi : 10 . 1364 / oe . 23 . 021477\nfan shen ' s memoir of growing up during the chinese cultural revolution is a heck of a read - - fast paced and packed with interesting stuff . in fact , that ' s the problem . it ' s total bs . he somehow manages to show up at the exact perfect moment in each event of chinese history , and amazingly , so does his future wife ( who he leaves abruptly to satisfy his all - important ambition ) . it ' s pretty clear fan shen set out to write the ultimate chinese horatio alger story of a red guard made good , one designed\nit is the prosecution ' s case that the strength of the loyalty that existed among gang members and their associates explains the speed and enthusiasm with which [ the six defendants ] did all that they could to help sean mercer avoid responsibility for the dreadful events ,\nhe said .\ni read this book a few years ago in college . fan shen was my professor and had the class read the book . not knowing much about chinese culture / revolution at all i remember this book being very enlightening and educational ! glad to have had the opportunity to know the author and read it . great respect here !\nborn in beijing in 1953 , prof . fan , gang earned an ma and phd in economics from the graduate school of chinese academy of social sciences . he has written more than 80 academic papers , eight books and over 100 articles in newspapers and journals . he was listed as one of the world\u2019s top 100 public intellectuals jointly by foreign policy ( usa ) and prospect ( uk ) , 2005 and 2008 , and was noted as one of the global thinker 100 in 2010 by foreign policy ( usa ) . in 2004 , he received the founder\u2019s award from the fraser institute for his contribution to promoting market economy in china .\nfan y , patima a , chen y , zeng f , he w , luo l , jie y , zhu y , zhang l , lei j , xie x , zhang h . cytotoxic effects of \u03b2 - carboline alkaloids on human gastric cancer sgc - 7901 cells international journal of clinical and experimental medicine . 8 : 12977 - 12982 .\ngig news : gang of four are back , with the original lineup playing their first shows together for more than 20 years . links to reviews and photographs from recent gigs , and details of further planned dates , can be found here . alternatively you can visit the official website urltoken or the us equivalent urltoken .\nzeng ff , liu yt , lin xl , fan yy , zhang xl , xu ch , chen ym . folate , vitamin b6 , vitamin b12 and methionine intakes and risk for nasopharyngeal carcinoma in chinese adults : a matched case - control study . the british journal of nutrition . 1 - 8 . pmid 26515433 doi : 10 . 1017 / s0007114515004146\nextraordinary story and enjoyable reading . fan shen had a true revolutionary spirit that he turned against the subjugation and persecution of the cultural revolution in china . he succeeded where many of his friends and tormentors failed . story ends in january 1985 , begs an epilogue ( at least ) be written to know what has happened to author in the last 30 years . csb\nin 1966 twelve - year - old fan shen , a newly minted red guard , plunged happily into china\u2019s cultural revolution . disillusion soon followed , then turned to disgust and fear when shen discovered that his compatriots had tortured and murdered a doctor whose house he\u2019d helped raid and whose beautiful daughter he secretly adored . a story of coming of age in the midst of monumental\nalbum news : ' return the gift ' consists of two cds . cd1 is a series of re - recorded gang of four classics , and cd2 is a series of remixes . this is out now . i believe the japanese edition includes a couple of bonus tracks on the remixes cd . you can read more about the album here .\nflewitt said that until rhys ' s killing the best - known manifestation of this feud had been the murder of liam smith , a member of the strand gang , who was shot dead outside altcourse prison on august 23 2006 . four members of the croxteth crew were convicted in connection with this \u2013 three of murder and one of manslaughter .\nfan shen ' s memoir of growing up during the chinese cultural revolution is a heck of a read - - fast paced and packed with interesting stuff . in fact , that ' s the problem . it ' s total bs . he somehow manages to show up at the exact perfect moment in each event of chinese history , and amazingly , so does his future wife ( who he leaves abruptly to satisfy his all - important ambition ) . it ' s pretty clear fan shen set out to write the ultimate chinese horatio alger story of a red guard made good , one designed to sell well to americans who want to find a capitalist hero in the middle of mao ' s china . it ' s a great read , but it ' s utter fantasy .\nas a teenager , redford had problems with the law . his used to steal beer and break into empty properties for all - night drinking parties . once he was detained for breaking into a girls\u2019 school at night . later he was arrested for driving in an automobile that had stolen jewelry in the trunk . he was even a member of his own gang in high school\u2014the barons . a friend recalled , \u201cwe were a street gang , there\u2019s no other name for it . the barons became our camouflage for all kinds of petty theft . \u201d towards the end of high school , he experimented with drugs like marijuana and hashish . he also started drag racing cars , and once crashed a coupe while drivng 90 miles per hour .\nbiography president of china development institute ; professor at the graduate school of chinese academy of social sciences ; director of china ' s national economic research institute ( neri ) . prof . fan is a well - respected expert in the macroeconomics of long - term development , international trade and currency , foreign relations and china ' s regional integration within asia . he is most renowned for addressing such topics as china ' s financial risk and financial systems reform , foreign exchange regimes and revaluation , china ' s economic reform , and globalization . prof . fan has written over 100 academic papers , over 200 articles for magazines and newspapers worldwide along with eight books on macroeconomics and the economics of transition . he now regularly writes a monthly series called\nenter the dragon\nexclusively for the public benefit corporation project syndicate .\nin 1966 twelve - year - old fan shen , a newly minted red guard , plunged happily into china ' s cultural revolution . disillusion soon followed , then turned to disgust and fear when shen discovered that his compatriots had tortured and murdered a doctor whose house he ' d helped raid and whose beautiful daughter he secretly adored . a story of coming of age in the midst of monumental historical upheaval , shen ' s gang of one is more than a memoir of one young man ' s harrowing experience during a time of terror . it is also , in spite of circumstances of remarkable grimness and injustice , an unlikely picaresque tale of adventure full of courage , cunning , wit , tenacity , resourcefulness , and sheer luck - the story of how shen managed to scheme his way through a hugely oppressive system and emerge triumphant .\nthis book was recommended by jay nordlinger of national review fame . because he is one of my favorite columnists with vast knowledge of human rights i took him at his word that this was an incredible story of survival in communist china under the red guard . fan shen tells his own story of survival and triumph of his desire for freedom . this book is , without a doubt , one of the best books i ' ve ever read .\nfan lp , huang hb , wei sj , fu dh , zeng f , huang qh , hong jq . [ arginase level in suspended red blood cells storaged for different time ] . zhongguo shi yan xue ye xue za zhi / zhongguo bing li sheng li xue hui = journal of experimental hematology / chinese association of pathophysiology . 23 : 1459 - 1463 . pmid 26524057 doi : 10 . 7534 / j . issn . 1009 - 2137 . 2015 . 05 . 045\nwebsite updates : or lack of . i really must apologise . . . since september 2009 it has been very difficult for me to update these pages for a variety of reasons . normal service will be resumed at some point but in the meantime i must mention the new gang of four album ' content ' which is out now and received great reviews . more details will be added when i can . thanks for bearing with me .\ni ' ve read a number of books about the cultural revolution in china but nothing from this perspective and none as eloquent . this is the story of man overcoming all odds but always mindful of how his actions affect those he cares about . the main character is brave , daring , intelligent , tenacious but most of all possesses a caring heart which , under the circumstances , is rather remarkable . gang of one provides an in depth look at life during the cultural revolution and the blending of traditional chin\napparently , even robert redford was bullied as a child . in his neighborhood , there was a hispanic gang , the pachucks , and he was often beaten up by one of its members , \u201cprobably because i went to a good school , i was good at track and popular with girls . \u201d once , the bullies prompted him to jump off a roof to prove his manhood . he jumped and almost died from the fall . \u201cfacing down fears hit home early\u2026you have two choices , it seemed to me . you can be led by your fears , or you can overcome them . \u201d\nit ' s been over 9 years since i read this book . i remember i started with a chapter a day before bed . and by the third or fourth nights i couldn ' t stop reading it and ended up finishing the whole book . it was the morning then when i finished it and i was full of emotion and tears . it is still the best book i have read since . gang of one reminded me of what hard work and dedication and persistence are , which i think i forgot after years working for a big corporation . this book is about survival : w\ni ' ve read a number of books about the cultural revolution in china but nothing from this perspective and none as eloquent . this is the story of man overcoming all odds but always mindful of how his actions affect those he cares about . the main character is brave , daring , intelligent , tenacious but most of all possesses a caring heart which , under the circumstances , is rather remarkable . gang of one provides an in depth look at life during the cultural revolution and the blending of traditional chinese life with the sweeping changes created by the introduction of communism . this may be the story of one man but it gives insights into the millions of people affected by political upheaval .\nin october 2012 , lamar & apos ; s highly anticipated major - label debut album , good kid , m . a . a . d city , was released to wide acclaim . ( lady gaga recorded a song with lamar for the album , but it ultimately was not included due to\ncreative differences .\n) hit singles like\nswimming pools ( drank )\nand\npoetic justice ,\nand the rapper & apos ; s emergence as a talent to watch , cleared the way for him to make major american television appearances while promoting the album , including saturday night live , late night with david letterman and late night with jimmy fallon . this solidified his fan base , not only among hard - core hip - hop heads , but also among college students and fans of alternative rock .\na crazy fan , nadine davies , began to stalk redford in 1967 , after seeing him in barefoot in the park . the following year , while redford was filming at universal studios , actor tom skerritt told him that \u201csome weird woman\u201d who did not \u201cseem to be sane , \u201d was going through his dressing room . a few weeks later , while he was at a hotel watching coverage of the rfk assassination , he was told to stay in his room because a stalker was hiding in the bushes . davies was arrested just outside redford\u2019s hotel room . finally , while filming a scene from the sting with paul newman , newman suddenly became terrified and redford turned around to see the same woman running directly at him . newman yelled \u201cget her ! get that f * * king woman out ! now ! \u201d security eventually tackled her , but she was only feet away from reaching redford when they did .\nin the early 1960s , after redford married and had children , the stresses of his career and family life were getting to him , so he left on a road trip by himself . he drove 200 miles to big sur , and after trekking 90 miles over a few days , despite the cold , he ended up at deetjen\u2019s big sur inn . redford got on well with the owner of the inn , and the two spent days listening to music , and indulging in drunken conversation . in fact , the owner of the inn was a convicted murderer who had spent time in alcatraz , and he lived in a shack , which he had built while working on a chain gang . redford still admired him , saying he was \u201cisolated from the world , free of self - contempt , managing an inn at the edge of nowhere . \u201d\nmaster zhi gang sha is a soul leader , an extraordinary healer , and a divine servant . he was trained as a conventional medical doctor and a doctor of traditional chinese medicine . the founder of the institute of soul healing and enlightenment and of the world soul healing , peace and enlightenment movement , he is a grandmaster of many ancient disciplines , including tai chi , qi gong , feng shui and the i ching . master sha is also an expert in the most advanced cellular healing science now occurring in china . in the west , he is involved in breakthrough research on the effects of spirit on the human system . master sha was named qigong master of the year at the fifth world congress in qigong . in 2006 , he was granted the martin luther king , jr . commemorative commission award for his humanitarian efforts . his soul power series reveals soul secrets , wisdom , knowledge , and practices to transform every aspect of life . visit www . drsha . com .\nmaster zhi gang sha is a soul leader , an extraordinary healer , and a divine servant . he was trained as a conventional medical doctor and a doctor of traditional chinese medicine . the founder of the institute of soul healing and enlightenment and of the world soul healing , peace and enlightenment movement , he is a grandmaster of many ancient disciplines , including tai chi , qi gong , feng shui and the i ching . master sha is also an expert in the most advanced cellular healing science now occurring in china . in the west , he is involved in breakthrough research on the effects of spirit on the human system . master sha was named qigong master of the year at the fifth world congress in qigong . in 2006 , he was granted the martin luther king , jr . commemorative commission award for his humanitarian efforts . his soul power series reveals soul secrets , wisdom , knowledge , and practices to transform every aspect of life . visit www . drsha . com . see less\n\u00ab master zhi gang sha is a soul leader , an extraordinary healer , and a divine servant . he was trained as a conventional medical doctor and a doctor of traditional chinese medicine . the founder of the institute of soul healing and enlightenment and of the world soul healing , peace and enlightenment movement , he is a grandmaster of many ancient disciplines , including tai chi , qi gong , feng shui and the i ching . master sha is also an expert in the most advanced cellular healing science now occurring in china . in the west , he is involved in breakthrough research on the effects of spirit on the human system . master sha was named qigong master of the year at the fifth world congress in qigong . in 2006 , he was granted the martin luther king , jr . commemorative commission award for his humanitarian efforts . his soul power series reveals soul secrets , wisdom , knowledge , and practices to transform every aspect of life . visit www . drsha . com . see less\nit ' s been over 9 years since i read this book . i remember i started with a chapter a day before bed . and by the third or fourth nights i couldn ' t stop reading it and ended up finishing the whole book . it was the morning then when i finished it and i was full of emotion and tears . it is still the best book i have read since . gang of one reminded me of what hard work and dedication and persistence are , which i think i forgot after years working for a big corporation . this book is about survival : when you cannot change the environment , what can you do to find a better future for yourself . this book is an inspiring story about a person ' s struggle to free himself from a dark side of human nature and a dark time / place in human history . i was surprised to see some reviews skeptical about dr . shen ' s recount of events or saying that his actions were selfish and self centered . but then i could see a few reasons why so . i think i believe his story because i have read a few memoirs about different people ' s struggles during the cultural revolution , and their recounts of how it ' s like at that time are very similar . and also i came from hong kong . so i grew up in a culture similar enough to china to know how things work there . however , i do also see other non - chinese who have no problem understanding the beauty of the story and the strength of this gang of one . i was fortunate to have met dr . shen in person when i was still living in rochester mn . he gave a workshop about book publishing and i vividly remember him telling us that what sells a book is not marketing but a real good book . it is about editing and editing and editing and rewriting and editing and rewriting . . . he is just like what i saw in the book - hardworking , dedicated , and persistent to what he believes . maybe this book will change you too .\nbased in beijing , he is the director of the national economic research institute ( neri ) and chairman of the china reform foundation , china ' s first economic think - tank . trained at the chinese academy of social science ( cass ) and harvard university , he is also a professor at several top universities in china .\nhe provides advice to various departments of the chinese central government , provincial governments as well as chinese and international organisations . among the long list of advisory positions he holds , he is a member of the advisory committee of the ministry of labor and social security of china , a member of the advisory committee of the hong kong center for monetary policy , sits as a member of the international advisory board of the center of international development , harvard university , is a member of the monetary policy committee of the people ' s bank of china , is an advisor to the state foreign exchange administration of china and international advisor to the center for international development at harvard university .\nas a respected authority on china ' s economic development , he features regularly as a guest writer in various journals and publications . indeed he has written over 100 academic papers published in chinese and english journals and more than 200 articles in newspapers and magazines published around the world . he the author of eight books so far .\nproviding speaker placements and briefings ; a service that helps achieve a better understanding of the world in which we do business , and to ultimately help senior executives make better business decisions .\nwe are so thankful that we engaged with the insight bureau , as they were able to align a very high caliber speaker for a very complex program in a very short amount of time . they provided very accurate and timely communication at all stages of the engagement . andrew was a true professional , and was very easy to work and very thorough .\nit ' s great on our end to find you as a resource , because until the insight bureau we never really found a credible , central source for speakers in asia . i look forward to a productive working relationship !\nplease log in or register to continue . registration is free and requires only your email address .\nplease enter your email address and click on the reset - password button . you ' ll receive an email shortly with a link to create a new password . if you have trouble finding this email , please check your spam folder .\nby proceeding , you agree to our terms of service and privacy policy , which describes the personal data we collect and how we use it .\nshows why donald trump ' s protectionism can no longer ensure america\u2019s economic supremacy .\nasks how and when we can know that the future of democracy is truly imperiled .\nholds out the hope that the us - china tariff race could lead to a still - free but fairer trading system .\nargues that the last three years have revealed the limits of rights once proclaimed to be inviolable .\nsays the us should respond to \u201cmade in china 2025\u201d with the same urgency as during the space race .\nurges the alliance\u2019s upcoming summit to focus less on visions of war and more on the building blocks of peace .\nargues that many of today\u2019s global challenges reflect a mishandling of the fourth industrial revolution .\nwe use cookies to improve your experience on our website . to find out more , read our updated cookie policy and privacy policy .\nwe use cookies to improve your experience on our website . by using our website you consent to all cookies in accordance with our updated cookie notice .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nhebei university , china ; 1978 - 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( 1982 ) in economics\n1996 , 6 - - member of international academic committee , journal of comparative economics , usa .\n1992 - - - as economic consultant or project researcher for undp , escap , world bank , oecd , wider ( unu ) , adb , etc . on various projects of china\u2019s economic and social issues .\nuniversity , andco - director , research center for economic transition and development at shanghai communication university , shanghai .\n( 1991 - - 1993 ) head of cass research team for the joint research project of chinese academy of social sciences and harvard university and university of california , u . s . , on\ncomparative study of macroeconomic management in transition\u201d .\n( 1993 , 2 - 4 ) visiting research fellow , university of california at davis , davis , usa .\n( 1991 , 7 - - 10 ) visiting fellow , government affairs institute , california university at davis , davis , ca , usa .\n( 1990 - - 1992 ) economic consultant to united nations development program ( undp ) in china .\n( 1990 - - 1992 ) associate research fellow , institute of economics , cass .\n( 1988 - - 1990 ) head of research team for research project :\nmacroeconomic analysis of public ownership economy\n, chinese academy of social sciences .\n( nov . 1985 - - july 1987 ) visiting research fellow , national bureau of economic research ( nber ) , cambridge , ma , u . s . a .\n1999 , 6 \u2013 2003 , member of international advisory board , the monetary administration , hong kong government .\npku | pkusz | hfri . pku | fbe . hku eco . cuhk | bm . ust . hk | rmi . nus\npeking university hsbc business school ( phbs ) university town , nanshan district shenzhen 518055 , p . r . china\ncopyright @ 2013 - 2016 phbs \u00b7 support by its . pkusz . deu . cn guangdong - icp prepared no . 12081285\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 transitional / / en\nurltoken\ncompare the backgrounds and careers of an unlimited number of officials whose biographies you have recently viewed .\nella mai \u2013 boo ' d up ( remix ) ft . nicki minaj & quavo\nfor inquiries related to this message please contact support . for sales inquiries , please visit urltoken\nif you believe this to be in error , please confirm below that you are not a robot by clicking\ni ' m not a robot\nbelow .\nplease make sure your browser supports javascript and cookies and that you are not blocking them from loading . for more information you can review the terms of service and cookie policy .\nselected publications urbanization : congregation of a series of public policies , china economy press , 2010 ; toward a low carbon development : china and the world , china economy press , 2010 ; study on special economic zones in china , china economy press , 2009 ; reining brittle world , zhengzhou university press , 2004 ; the principle of development , sdx joint publishing company , 2002 ; political economy of china\u2019s reform , far east press , 1996 ; market mechanism and economic efficiency , shanghai united press , 1993 ; incremental approach to reform : an economic analysis of economic reform , china social sciences press , 1992 ; macroeconomic analysis of public ownership , shanghai united press , 1990 ; comparison and synthesis of the three approaches in contemporary economics , shanghai united press , 1990 .\nlive cd : an official limited edition live cd was produced of the london ( barbican ) gig on 24th september . a few copies may still be available ; check out\nadditions and corrections to the discography and biography pages , and anything else which may be of interest , are invited - my email address is here . thanks for visiting !\nwhich apply to the discography in particular , but also to all of these web pages .\nwork on these pages is in hand , but the checking process is taking longer than expected . . . i am trying to get these as accurate as possible , so please bear with me .\n- although at the time of writing there isn ' t much there . there is also a us - based equivalent\nat age 8 , kendrick lamar watched dr . dre film a music video .\n\u201cat first , i was scared to show fear because you can never be sure how people will perceive you . but i dared myself to do that , to stand out . \u201d\nkendrick lamar is an award - winning rapper and songwriter best known for his innovative take on life in southern california as well as for his affiliation with rap star and super - producer dr . dre .\nkendrick lamar duckworth , who performs as kendrick lamar , was born in compton , california , on june 17 , 1987 . after writing stories as a child , he put to music some lyrics about the rough compton streets he grew up on . he rapped under the name k - dot , releasing a series of increasingly popular mix tapes , which brought him to the attention of hip - hop super - producer dr . dre . lamar & apos ; s debut major - label recording , good kid , m . a . a . d city , was released to great acclaim and impressive sales for an up - and - coming recording artist . he continued to receive accolades for his 2015 album , to pimp a butterfly , and his 2017 follow - up , damn . ; both won grammys for best rap album , while damn . also made history as the first of its genre to earn a pulitzer prize .\nlamar & apos ; s family was directly touched by the violence of the streets , yet he remained thoughtful and soft - spoken , ever the keen observer , even as a child . he adopted the moniker k - dot and began performing his lyrics as a rapper . at age 16 , in 2003 , he circulated a mix tape called youngest head nigga in charge , which drew a lot of interest in his native southern california and beyond .\nthe project was enough to get lamar a record deal with top dawg entertainment , a respected california independent label and feeder to major labels . he went on to release two other acclaimed mix tapes , training day ( 2005 ) and c4 ( 2009 ) , steadily working with other up - and - coming west coast rappers like jay rock , ab - soul and schoolboy q . lamar and these other performers eventually formed their own rap collective , black hippy .\nin 2010 lamar dropped the k - dot tag and began using his own name . he also put out a fourth mix tape , overly dedicated . that same year , lamar released his first full - length independent album under top dawg entertainment . titled section . 80 , it was released exclusively on itunes .\nlamar continued writing music and lyrics , and continued to tour and collaborate with more popular recording artists such as young jeezy , the game , talib kweli , busta rhymes and lil wayne . dr . dre , one of hip - hop & apos ; s most respected and influential producers , took the young artist under his wing , becoming his mentor in both music and business .\nas the buzz on lamar continued to build , dr . dre signed him to his independent record label , aftermath entertainment , alongside more established rap stars eminem and 50 cent ( in a joint venture with top dawg ) . aftermath was distributed by major label interscope ( universal music ) , which would have the marketing , sales and distribution muscle to take lamar & apos ; s career to the next level . now the quiet , observant kid who made good grades in school was poised to become rap & apos ; s newest superstar .\n& apos ; good kid , m . a . a . d city & apos ;\nlamar & apos ; s appeal to the masses didn & apos ; t stop there . the thought - provoking lyrics on his debut album caught the attention of hip - hop critics as well , with mtv naming him the\nhottest mc\nof 2012\u2014putting him in the company of other rappers who have earned the title , including lil wayne , jay - z and kanye west .\nadditionally , critics took note of lamar & apos ; s verse on the song\ncontrol ,\nby rapper big sean . although the track was penned by another artist , lamar & apos ; s verse drew attention because of his challenge to several other popular names in the hip - hop world , including drake , j . cole and big sean himself . the bold claims in the controversial verse rapped by lamar brought about a vibe that was reminiscent of the classic hip - hop era , drawing appreciation from critics , rappers and fans alike .\nlamar remains popular for his sharp observations of street culture , often examining the psychology of the victims of crimes .\nthat & apos ; s the most interesting story to me ,\nhe told the british newspaper the guardian .\nat first , i was scared to show fear because you can never be sure how people will perceive you . but i dared myself to do that , to stand out .\n& apos ; to pimp a butterfly & apos ; and & apos ; damn . & apos ;\nin 2015 , lamar released his next album , to pimp a butterfly , featuring artists like bilal , snoop dogg and pharrell williams , among others . butterfly was another highly acclaimed outing known for its funk - laden mix of bravura , community politics and vulnerability . lamar was nominated for a whopping 11 grammys later that year and won the first award of the 2016 show , specifically for best rap album . ( he & apos ; d already received four other grammys pre - telecast , making him the biggest winner of the night . ) he later brought the house down with a politicized performance of\nthe blacker the berry\nand\nalright\nthat fused spoken word , live jazz , traditional african dance and a reference to the death of teen trayvon martin .\nin march 2016 , lamar released untitled unmastered , a compilation of tracks that were unfinished demos for to pimp a butterfly . the release went to the top of the u . s . billboard 200 ."]}
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of - the - art maintenance facility at orlando international airport .\natlas air worldwide holdings entered a definitive agreement to acquire southern air holdings , parent company of southern air and florida west international airways in apr - 2016 . atlas air transferred aircraft assigned to\nelite airways president john pearsall sees a bright future in central florida for elite . pictured here at melbourne international airport is one of elite\u2019s jets , a bombardier crj700 , which has 70 seats .\nread our florida travel guides for more inspiration on what to see , eat and do once you arrive .\nbritish airways operates one of the largest and the most modern fleets of any airline in the world .\nstart planning your trip to florida and save money when you book your flights , hotel and car hire together .\nwhether you are looking for an epic family trip away , a couples\u2019 holiday or an on - the - road adventure , we can guide you to book your ultimate florida holiday . we have up to six daily direct flights to florida from london , so you can choose the flight time to best suit your trip to florida\u2019s fun and sun .\nsince 1968 , cayman airways has been serving the cayman islands as our national flag carrier . we are proud to say that cayman airways is the best way to fly to , from , and within the cayman islands !\nfamed for its world capital of theme parks , florida has plenty more to offer . see the gulf coast beach havens , take a swing on florida\u2019s best golf courses , go wild in the everglades or explore the enchanting underwater world of the keys .\nthank you for visiting adf airways . located in miami , florida , adf airways is a premier flying school dedicated to helping those who want to learn how to fly . whether you\u2019re a new student seeking aviation courses to fly for fun , or an advanced pilot looking to receive your airline transport pilot ( atp ) rating , we\u2019re confident the adf airways international flight training academy will exceed your expectations ! we\u2019re excited to be one of the leaders in flight training miami has to offer !\nthe subscription drive is now resumed in hopes of obtaining sufficient capital to allow inauguration of the route on october 15 . few sign up and at last , in early october , inglis m . uppercue , owner of aeroma - rine airways , steps forward and purchases florida west indies , merging it to form aeromarine west indies airways as a subsidiary division of his northern operation .\nwhether you are looking for bold , bountiful or beach hotels , discover it with our best florida resorts . from family stays on the south - west coast , to beachfront sanctuaries in clearwater and awe - inspiring views in miami , find your piece of florida paradise .\nwith up to six daily direct florida flights from london , arrive in the sunshine state at a time and location that suit your travel plans . whether you\u2019re on a family holiday , an urban expedition or a coastal road trip , you\u2019ll discover the right florida flight for you .\nthe airline\u2019s cayman airways express service also operates twin otter aircrafts between grand cayman and the sister islands of little cayman and cayman brac .\nfort lauderdale - based silver airways on tuesday announced new leadership and future fleet upgrades valued at up to $ 1 . 1 billion .\neighty - three years later , the business , now called chalk\u2019s ocean airways , is still flying passengers in seaplanes back and forth between florida and the bahamas . it is , according to no less an authority than the guinness book of records , the world\u2019s oldest continuously operating airline .\nthe dynamic airways plane , a boeing 767 bound for caracas , venezuela , caught fire while taxiing for departure at the florida airport , according to the federal aviation administration . one of the pilots on the plane following it reported that fuel was leaking from the aircraft before the fire started .\nsee more of the sunshine state on a fly - drive adventure across florida . create a road trip to tick off theme parks in orlando or explore the super cool city of miami . discover mesmerising beach scenes in clearwater and the kooky tropical islands of the keys . plan your journey with our florida guide .\nin addition to the ntsb , the faa , boeing , dynamic airways , and engine maker pratt & whitney are also involved in the investigation .\nwith over 300 days of sun each year , florida is a holiday hot spot with plenty of tourists . summer is the busiest season since schools break during this sizzling time of year ; so airfares are often highest during june , july and august . to find our cheapest flights to florida , use our lowest fare finder .\nwhere to ? from the keys to the panhandle , coast to coast and up the middle , silver has florida covered with more in - state routes than any other airline . how about the bahamas ? no other airline has more routes from florida , and we cover both the remote out islands and the main resort areas .\nexhilarating theme parks , upbeat beaches and luscious national parks . artsy neighbourhoods , sunset hot spots and sublime island vibes \u2014 florida offers spectacular experiences for your holiday abroad .\nin 1919 , the operation , by then named chalk\u2019s flying service , inaugurated a regular schedule to bimini , a bahamian island 50 miles off the southern florida coast .\nin recent months , silver increased its flying in florida by nearly 40 percent , part of an attempt to convince consumers that flying is an affordable alternative to driving .\nindustry analysts like seth kaplan of airline weekly , based in fort lauderdale , say silver is looking to gain traction on certain florida routes recently abandoned by southwest airlines .\nrossum was the general counsel of airtran airways , reno ai and dhl airways . he also held cfo and other senior management positions at airtran national air cargo and astar air cargo . he holds bachelors degrees from the state university of new york at binghamton and a law degree from emory university school of law .\nwe fly direct between london and orlando , miami , fort lauderdale and tampa . with british airways , you can look forward to superior service every time \u2013 no matter which airport you select for arrival . from boarding to landing , our exceptional cabin crew will ensure you have a pleasant flight , all the way to florida .\nif you ' re looking for fun and adventure , look no further . with over 115 million visitors each year , florida is the undisputed capital for fun and adventure .\nunknowingly , the choice of name for the corporation would open a\ntreasure chest\nof history that links to the original florida airways , founded by captain eddie rickenbacker ( the ww i flying ace ) and a host of investors from henry ford and ann morgan ( daughter of j . p . morgan ) to percy rockefeller .\nflorida wings : 5500 nw 21st terrace , hangar 12 , fort lauderdale , florida 33309 , united states ; phone ( 954 ) 776 - 0278 ; fax ( 954 ) 491 - 3642 ; year founded 1977 . florida wings is established as an fbo and charter operation at fort lauderdale airport in 1977 . flight operations are duly inaugurated and , by 2000 , director of operations paul warsaw oversees the work of four full - and two part - time pilots flying a gates learjet 55 longhorn and a eurocopter as - 350 a - star .\nadf airways will be holding events in the following locations . click on any of the images to register for one of these events and start your aviation journey today !\nimmerse yourself in authentic florida at the six mile cypress slough preserve , ( pronounced \u201cslew\u201d ) and bring binoculars if you have them . this 2 , 500 acre wetland sanctuary is 9 miles long and 1 / 3 mile wide , home to diverse plants and animals , including endangered species . put your putting skills to the test at castle golf : locally - owned and voted # 1 in florida by florida monthly magazine with top reviews by mini golf enthusiasts . the 18 - hole course surrounds you in waterfalls , water fountains and lush tropical plants .\nwhat can you expect from xtra airways ? consistency . commitment . focused determination and follow - through . we want to earn your charter flight business and win your trust .\nsee as many cities as you can on your holiday in florida . the florida coastline makes for epic road trips and hopping from one place to the next is easy . choose your gateway , then explore more . orlando , miami , fort lauderdale and tampa are all brilliant places to start\u2026 where you head next on your trip in the sunshine state is up to you .\nsilver now averages more than 130 daily flights to 28 destinations in florida and the bahamas , as well as the mid - atlantic region from washington , d . c . - dulles .\nfind your thrills in florida : exhilarating theme parks , energising cities , knock - your - socks - off beaches , flourishing national parks and intriguing wildlife . deciding what to see first can be challenging since we have direct flights between the uk and four florida locations . so why not arrive into and depart from a different airport on a fly - drive or multi - centre holiday .\nflorida west continues to fly in 1996 , even as its employee population is cut to 20 and its fleet reduced to 1 each leased douglas dc - 8 - 61f and boeing 707 - 351c .\nonce you know how to get your commercial pilot license , you\u2019ve made the first step toward getting paid to fly . adf airways will steer your course toward obtaining this pilot certification .\n14532 sw 129 st . building 227 | miami , florida 33186 located at the west end of kendall - tamiami executive airport phone : 305 . 233 . 6648 | fax : 305 . 255 . 8569\nhire a car to see the hottest spots of florida . cruise around the entire coast , ride across country for everglades wildlife or head south to the tropics of the florida keys . ride from miami down to the keys for top - notch tropical views , or slice through the state from fort lauderdale to naples . beach lovers should follow the gulf coast south from tampa , all the way to marco island .\ndynamic is a 6 - year - old airline that operates six 767s . according to nance , after this crash , dynamic airways may be under the microscope because it is a young airline .\ncatch the best of the sunshine state . with so much to see and do in florida , choosing where to start can be tricky . take a look at our essential guide to immersing in the floridian lifestyle .\nlanchile airlines , s . a . formally purchases a 25 % stake in the carrier on december 22 for $ 900 , 000 . the move is made to strengthen the chilean carrier\u2019s cargo position in south florida .\nfrom london , you can reach orlando , miami , fort lauderdale and tampa in approximately nine hours . british airways operates up to six daily direct flights to florida from london gatwick and london heathrow . the flights land at these four gateway airports : orlando international airport ( mco ) , miami international airport ( mia ) , tampa international airport ( tpa ) and fort lauderdale - hollywood international airport ( fll ) .\nwhat can you expect from xtra airways ? consistency . commitment . focused determination and follow - through . we want to earn your charter flight business and win your trust . request a quote today .\nas one of the finest educators of flight training miami has to offer , adf airways offers a variety of aviation courses to suit all interests . click on any of the programs below to learn more .\nwith an avid interest in aviation and travel , along with other aviation investments , we decided it was time to start triton airways . through their own , less then tolerable experiences with major airlines , their interests sparked and the desire to offer private air travel began . triton airways is a kentucky charter operation and with triton\u2019s featured aircraft , the king air 200 , private chartered air travel is not only safe but affordable .\n\u201cthere have been plenty of airlines , like elite airways , that have tried to make it in the highly competitive airline business , \u201d said david parker brown , editor - in - chief of airlinereporter . com .\nfort lauderdale \u2013 the \u2018venice of florida\u2019 , with waterways and glorious golden sands , is dotted with palms and kissed by atlantic surf . choose the accommodation for you , whether you require five - star opulence or cheap and cheerful accommodation .\nlast month , elite began its flights from central florida , and so far load factors ( number of passengers per plane ) are in the high 80 percent range and advance bookings for spring travel have been very good , pearsall said .\nfor leading u . s . carriers , there are a whole lot of flights , few incidents and even fewer accidents . so , while it ' s possible to say mathematically that southwest outranks us airways , the difference between southwest ' s 0 . 0000203 and us airways ' 0 . 0000212 is\u2026small . too small to have real - world significance , it ' s a splitting of hairs so tiny as to require nano - tweezers .\nseeking to make money out of the new prohibition laws by flying thirsty people from florida to cuba where drinking is legal , a number of ex - u . s . servicemen , including albert tilt , alvin w . mckaig , and geoffrey\na thomson airways boeing 737 - 300 , registration g - thoo performing some flight from london gatwick , en ( uk ) to an unknown destination with 140 passengers and 6 crew , was climbing through fl200 out of . . .\na thomson airways boeing 757 - 200 , registration g - ooox performing flight by - 4558 from london gatwick , en ( uk ) to skiathos ( greece ) , was descending towards skiathos when the crew reported hydraulic . . .\nmiami thinks it ' s all that - and it is - but there ' s so much more to florida . enjoy the everglades , or drive up the gold coast in search of ever more beautiful beaches on a miami fly - drive holiday .\nduring its 30 plus years in the business , adf airways has seen so many students graduate from our international flight training academy . click here to see our gallery of graduates page , which includes a few of our most recent graduates .\na thomson airways boeing 757 - 200 , registration g - oobd performing flight by - 4674 from london gatwick , en ( uk ) to innsbruck ( austria ) , was descending towards innsbruck when the crew stopped the descent . . .\nsafety and reliability go hand - in - hand . the policies and procedures that lead to a safe airline also help produce a reliable one . at xtra airways , the proof is evidenced by our mechanical dispatch reliability rate of 99 % .\na thomson airways boeing 737 - 800 , registration g - fdzj performing charter flight by - 2453 from malta ( malta ) to manchester , en ( uk ) with 136 passengers and 6 crew , was accelerating for takeoff from . . .\na thomson airways boeing 787 - 800 , registration g - tuie performing flight by - 108 from manchester , en ( uk ) to bridgetown ( barbados ) , was accelerating for takeoff from manchester ' s runway 23r when the . . .\na thomson airways boeing 767 - 300 , registration g - obyf performing flight by - 577 from phuket ( thailand ) to helsinki ( finland ) with 302 people on board , was enroute at fl340 about 200nm west of samara . . .\npearsall also wanted a base in florida , a warm weather climate where he could service elite\u2019s aircraft and hopefully open up new routes . that led him to talking to richard ennis , the former executive director at melbourne international airport , and locating on the space coast .\na thomson airways boeing 757 - 200 , registration g - oobp performing flight by - 2200 from manchester , en ( uk ) to skiathos ( greece ) with 226 people on board , was on approach to skiathos when the crew . . .\non feb . 12 , it launched nonstop service from fort lauderdale to tallahassee ahead of the busy florida legislative session , which starts march 3 . on april 9 , it ' ll add service from fort lauderdale and key west to st . pete - clearwater international airport .\na thomson airways boeing 737 - 800 , registration g - tawc performing flight by - 1714 from newcastle , en ( uk ) to larnaca ( cyprus ) , was enroute at fl370 about 110nm northwest of sofia ( bulgaria ) when the . . .\na thomson airways boeing 757 - 200 , registration g - oobg performing flight by - 2123 from ibiza , sp ( spain ) to manchester , en ( uk ) , was enroute at fl340 over france when the communication with the aircraft . . .\na thomson airways boeing 737 - 800 on behalf of sunwing airlines , registration g - tawd performing flight wg - 684 from toronto , on ( canada ) to varadero ( cuba ) with 162 people on board , was climbing out of . . .\na thomson airways boeing 787 - 800 , registration g - tuic performing flight by - 83 from montego bay ( jamaica ) to london gatwick , en ( uk ) with 301 people on board , was enroute at fl410 over the atlantic . . .\na thomson airways boeing 787 - 800 , registration g - tuia performing flight by - 60 from london gatwick , en ( uk ) to bridgetown ( barbados ) with 283 people on board , was enroute at fl400 about 150nm west of . . .\na thomson airways boeing 757 - 200 , registration g - oobf performing flight by - 6133 from las palmas , ci ( spain ) to bristol , en ( uk ) with 220 people on board , was enroute at fl380 about 240nm southsouthwest . . .\na thomson airways boeing 737 - 800 , registration g - fdze performing flight by - 7352 from birmingham , en ( uk ) to paphos ( cyprus ) , was in the initial climb out of birmingham ' s runway 33 when the crew . . .\na thomson airways boeing 737 - 800 , registration g - fdzg performing flight by - 4460 from london gatwick , en ( uk ) to lanzarote , ci ( spain ) with 169 passengers and 7 crew , was on a vor approach to . . .\na thomson airways boeing 787 - 800 , registration g - tuie performing flight by - 157 ( dep aug 4th ) from puerto plata ( dominican republic ) to manchester , en ( uk ) with 288 people on board , was enroute at . . .\na thomson airways boeing 757 - 200 , registration g - oobf performing positioning flight by - 893 ( dep may 6th ) from bodrum ( turkey ) to bristol , en ( uk ) , was enroute at fl400 about 100nm southeast of cologne . . .\na thomson airways boeing 757 - 200 , registration g - oobd performing flight by - 4406 from london gatwick , en ( uk ) to malaga , sp ( spain ) , was climbing out of london when the crew stopped the climb at fl230 . . .\na thomson airways boeing 787 - 800 , registration g - tuia performing flight by - 147 ( dep jun 8th ) from orlando sanford , fl ( usa ) to manchester , en ( uk ) , was on approach to manchester maintaining fl070 when . . .\na thomson airways boeing 787 - 800 , registration g - tuih performing flight by - 375 from orlando sanford , fl ( usa ) to bristol , en ( uk ) with 287 people on board , was climbing out of orlando sanford when the . . .\na thomson airways boeing 757 - 200 , registration g - oobf performing flight by - 6606 from bristol , en ( uk ) to las palmas , ci ( spain ) , departed bristol ' s runway 27 but was unable to completely retract the . . .\na thomson airways boeing 737 - 800 , registration g - fdzy performing flight by - 6248 from bournemouth , en ( uk ) to tenerife south , ci ( spain ) with 177 passenges and 7 crew , was climbing out of bournemouth ' s . . .\na thomson airways boeing 737 - 800 , registration g - fdzb performing flight by - 6249 from tenerife south , ci ( spain ) to bournemouth , en ( uk ) , was on approach to bournemouth ' s runway 08 when the crew went . . .\na thomson airways boeing 757 - 200 , registration g - oobf performing flight by - 6278 from bristol , en ( uk ) to tenerife south , ci ( spain ) , was enroute at fl370 about 50nm southwest of porto ( portugal ) when . . .\na thomson airways boeing 737 - 800 , registration g - tawg performing flight by - 532 from cardiff , wl ( uk ) to sharm el sheikh ( egypt ) , departed cardiff ' s runway 12 when an engine ingested a number of sea . . .\na thomson airways boeing 757 - 200 , registration g - cpev performing flight by - 6707 from arrecife , sp ( spain ) to cardiff , wl ( uk ) , was on approach to cardiff ' s runway 30 when the crew declared pan . . .\na thomson airways boeing 737 - 800 , registration g - fdzg performing flight by - 6555 from tenerife south , ci ( spain ) to cardiff , wl ( uk ) , was on approach to cardiff when the crew entered a hold at 4000 feet . . .\na thomson airways boeing 757 - 200 , registration g - oobe performing flight by - 4524 from london gatwick , en ( uk ) to reus , sp ( spain ) with 218 passengers and 8 crew , had been cleared to land and was on . . .\na thomson airways boeing 787 - 800 , registration g - tuic performing flight by - 126 from manchester , en ( uk ) to orlando sanford , fl ( usa ) , was enroute at fl390 about 400nm west of shannon ( ireland ) when the . . .\na thomson airways boeing 757 - 200 , registration g - cpev performing flight by - 6645 from alicante , sp ( spain ) to cardiff , wl ( uk ) , was on approach to cardiff ' s runway 30 when the crew aborted the approach . . .\n\u201cthose that know the industry , can accurately determine profitable routes , and relentlessly control their expenses ( without compromising safety or customer service ) are typically successful , \u201d said futch , a graduate of the florida institute of technology who has spent more than 30 years in the business - travel industry .\na thomson airways boeing 757 - 200 , registration g - oobd performing flight by - 1718 from glasgow , sc ( uk ) to tenerife south , ci ( spain ) , was in the initial climb out of glasgow ' s runway 23 when the crew . . .\na thomson airways boeing 757 - 200 , registration g - oobe performing flight by - 6131 from las palmas , ci ( spain ) to bristol , en ( uk ) with 162 passengers and 8 crew , was on approach to bristol ' s runway 27 in . . .\nadf airways has been in the business of helping pilots since 1986 . we take an individual approach to flight training , tailoring the experience at your own pace . our instructors have a combined experience of over 40 years in the business , assuring we\u2019ll be able to help you live your dream .\nflorida is bordered by sweeping scenes of white sands and glittering oceans . surf waves at cocoa beach , snorkel and scuba dive off the keys or relax on a rooftop bar in clearwater beach as the sun dips below the horizon . for an altogether different beach scene , party like a star along the luminous streets of miami beach .\nprices start from \u00a3549pp including 7 nights at 3 * maingate lakeside resort in orlando , travelling between 13 november and 11 december 2018 . round trip flights in economy with british airways from london gatwick to orlando international and 7 days economy car hire , in partnership with avis . per person price based on 2 adults .\nelite , which suffered a miscalculation on offering melbourne - to - washington , d . c . flights , now is taking off at an opportune time . the u . s . economy is a little less shaky than it has been in years \u2013 florida\u2019s business and population growth is much better \u2013 and fuel prices are the lowest they\u2019ve been in years which ultimately allow for lower fares .\nfounded in 1987 , xtra airways\u00ae specializes in providing safe , reliable , and flexible group air travel in the demanding commercial air charter market . we focus on personalized service , support , and attention to detail , accommodating sports teams , corporate incentive groups , entertainers , civic leaders , students , or any other group , transporting them in both comfort and style .\nat the end of october , eagle global logistics , the new majority owner of miami air international , enters into a new strategic all - cargo alliance with lanchile airlines , s . a . , as well as the freight lines it controls , fast air chile , s . a . , masair ( aerotransportes mas de cargo , s . a . de c . v ) , and florida west .\nfrom miami international airport : this airport is conveniently located just seven miles from downtown . hail a taxi outside the terminal or pre - book an airport transfer before you travel to eliminate the stress of getting to your miami hotel . you\u2019ll be given the opportunity to add a shuttle or private door - to - door transfer once you\u2019ve booked your miami flight or holiday . alternatively , hire a car and explore southern florida in your own time .\nwhether you want a place to stay in the heart of all the action , or a slice of paradise next to the ocean , see our florida holiday packages to search for super deals . our abundance of hotels offer a range of options from the grandiose waldorf astoria orlando to sirata beach resort on the coast of st pete . both are wonderful hotel choices for families and couples with prime locations next to theme parks and the beach , respectively .\nif , before belting - in , they had consulted the latest safety rankings , they ' d have seen that southwest ' s record is exemplary . on an incidents - per - flight basis , southwest ranks as the safest of the major u . s . carriers and second - safest overall , coming in just behind much smaller , top - ranked airtran airways . ( southwest is in the process of acquiring airtran . )\nfrom tampa international airport : this airport is within easy reach of downtown tampa . for a seamless journey , pre - book an airport transfer to your tampa hotel before you travel . you will be able to add a shuttle or private door - to - door transfer once you\u2019ve booked your tampa flight or holiday . hire a car and enjoy the freedom of exploring florida at your own pace . you\u2019ll receive great benefits \u2013 with all mandatory charges included and 24 - hour customer support .\nin - keeping with the caymankind nature of our caymanian culture , we offer our passengers two free checked bags up to 55lbs for travel in economy on all jet flights , and up to 3 free checked bags up to 55lbs each for travel in business class . in - keeping with the nature of our caymanian community , cayman airways passengers ( aged 18 + ) enjoy free rum punch inflight , as well as a free full meal on flights longer than 2 hours in duration .\nfort myers and the surrounding area is known for outlet shopping : florida residents often make the drive from cites to the north , south and east to check out goods here . start with the designer deals at tangers outlets . add charming , turn - of - the - century atmosphere with a stroll through the river district downtown , blending early 20th century architecture with modern shops and galleries and restaurants . shop outdoors at the village - like gulf coast town center . twenty big name retail anchor stores , 50 specialty shops and 20 + restaurants . go antiquing at many shops in and outside the city . flea market fans will love 900 + store fleamasters flea market .\ncharlie schepacarter , triton director of operation mr . schepacarter has been in the aviation field for more than 50 years and has flown with airlines such as continental and altair . charlie has flown impressive and historic aircraft such as the dc - 9 , dc - 10 , beech 99 , nd - 262 , 737 and the a300 . charlie also spent time as a ground instructor and check airman for the airlines and after his career spent over 10 years as chief pilot in the 135 charter world . charlie\u2019s history and experience has allowed triton airways establish effective and efficient training and operation practices while also raising the bar in aviation safety .\nby continuing to use urltoken you will be agreeing to the website privacy policy / terms and conditions and the use of cookies while using the website and our services . please review our privacy policy under which , to the extent stated , you consent to the processing of your personal data . the content of the privacy policy has recently been updated to reflect recent legal changes ( the general data protection regulation ) and describes how we handle your personal data including the legal basis on which we do so and to provide more information regarding your rights .\nthe reservations portion of our website is offline for maintenance and currently unavailable . please visit us again in a few hours . we apologize for any inconvenience .\nthe hotel search is currenlty offline for maintenance . we apologize for any inconvenience .\nthe car search is currenlty offline for maintenance . we apologize for any inconvenience .\ncheck - 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22 : 00 . flight bookings made over the telephone incur a \u00a310 booking fee per person , holiday bookings incur no fee .\norlando \u2013 the theme park capital of the world and a veritable outlet shopping haven , orlando offers adrenaline and entertainment . with a variety of hot hotel locations from kissimmee to lake buena vista , family villas and deluxe retreats , the city beautiful has something for everyone .\ntampa & gulf coast \u2013 discover charismatic coastal towns , vibrant culture , flawless beaches and the spectacular natural wonders of tampa and the gulf coast . find city sanctuaries in sarasota , beachside resorts in st pete and clearwater or golfing retreats in naples .\nmiami \u2013 from cool beach vibes and big nights out in the city , explore the assortment of miami scenes . explore the art - deco district , grab beers in wynwood and check out the street art \u2014 all from your beachside hotel .\nmagic awaits you in the heart orlando , within walt disney world . take a look at our guide for the best tricks and tips , to make the most of playing days and where to stay amongst all the excitement .\nit is a truth universally acknowledged that . . . three theme parks are better than one . that five ( soon to be six ) on - site hotels with dining and entertainment on their doorstop ( but a blissful night\u2019s sleep ) make universal orlando resort\u2122 the best choice for blockbuster - sized portions of fun . our inside guide tells you everything you need to know .\ndiscover the best holiday deals and save when you combine your flight , hotel and car hire . we have a carefully selected range of hotels to suit every traveller . plus , earn bonus avios when you book your holiday with us .\nfrom orlando international airport : hire a car to easily get around the city and venture further on a road trip . many hotels operate free shuttles from the airport , so check before booking a transfer . local buses cruise from the airport to most theme parks and resort areas , and tickets only cost around $ 2 - $ 4 . otherwise , you can jump in a shuttle van or taxi from the airport . feeling fancy ? limousines charge around $ 50 - $ 90 for a single trip , and don\u2019t forget to tip .\nfrom fort lauderdale - hollywood international airport : the best way into the centre of the city from fort lauderdale airport is by train ; the tri - 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on is permitted . on a recent trip , the only visible exceptions were cameras , purses , a tape recorder , and a lined writing tablet , and the last two probably apply only if you are doing a story on the airline .\nthen it\u2019s on to a cinderblock waiting room . it\u2019s not uncommon for the room to hold two flights\u2019 worth of passengers at once , but even at capacity , the crowd wouldn\u2019t fill the last nine rows of a 737 .\nthe mix of passengers depends on the destinations : groups of fishermen and some couples headed to walker\u2019s cay and bimini ; more couples , families , and a number of business people headed to atlantis , the resort complex on paradise island . everywhere are printed t\u2019s and bleached jeans and cutoffs .\nbimini , a ragged sevenmile strip of sand , was , in the early part of the century , principally a destination for sports fishermen . that changed abruptly in 1919 , with the enactment of prohibition . because it was the nearest of the still - wet bahamas , the island became a hub for smuggling alcohol into the states . chalk\u2019s began catering to bootleggers traveling to bimini to contact suppliers , pay them , and check on their inventory ; with equal courtesy and reliability , it transported numerous federal agents shadowing the smugglers . many of the most prominent gangsters of the era used chalk\u2019s , including a stocky , moonfaced sicilian named al capone .\nwith ascending fortunes , chalk built himself a small kiosk - style terminal at watson island , situated in biscayne bay between miami and miami beach . he also upgraded his inventory . one early acquisition was a benoist biplane . unlike the float - modified stinson , the benoist was a flying boat\u2014a hull lander , with no floats . the engine , built by roberts motors , was a two - stroke , water - cooled model that had the frequent bad habits of backfiring and belching flames , challenging chalk\u2019s skills equally as a mechanic and as a pilot .\nwhen prohibition ended in 1933 , bimini and the airline that served it began to attract another tier of travelers : errol flynn was a chalk\u2019s aficionado , and later so were ava gardner , lana turner , judy garland , and the eventual all - time king of flying boats , howard \u201cspruce goose\u201d hughes . ernest hemingway loved bimini for its access to deep - water fishing , and was a regular chalk\u2019s passenger during the 1940s .\naug . 15 , 1887 - eatonville becomes one of first all - black towns in u . s .\naug . 5 , 1763 - britain takes over pensacola , expands slavery over two - decade fla . rule\njuly 18 , 1940 - winners of st . pete mayor ' s safety slogan contest announced\njuly 9 , 1957 - pass - a - grille and three other towns form st . pete beach\njune 8 , 1888 - first train rolls into terminus\nst . petersburg\njune 14 , 1966 - fsl ' s miami and st . pete set record for longest baseball game\njune 26 , 1964 - governor orders extra police to riot - torn st . augustine\nmay 14 , 1973 - skylab launches new era of space study . . . and toys\napril 4 , 1933 - nascar 2nd generation leader bill france jr . is born\norange county regional history center honoring judge belvin perry jr . at john young history maker awards\nnonstop jet service is also provided between grand cayman and regional destinations , including : kingston and montego bay , jamaica ; havana , cuba ; and la ceiba , honduras .\nsubscribe today for full access on your desktop , tablet , and mobile device .\nits destinations two times a week are newark , new jersey , and portland , maine .\nin short , southwest airlines isn\u2019t sweating competition that comes from such a niche carrier as elite .\nbut for elite\u2019s founder and president \u2014 and commercial jet pilot \u2014 john pearsall , it\u2019s not about going wing to wing with the major air carriers . rather , it\u2019s about providing a unique service through smaller airports , such as melbourne international airport and vero beach regional airport , and hopefully establishing its own legacy , albeit much narrower than the big boys .\n\u201cin fact , we had so many bookings that we laid on extra flights for the holidays for both the melbourne to portland market and the vero beach to newark , \u201d he said ."]}
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", "topic": 26}], "title": "institute for the future", "paragraphs": ["institute for the future ( 2011 ) health horizons\u2019 2012 research agenda : the future of health information | institute for the future .\nthe future today institute \u2013 the future today institute helps leaders and their organizations prepare for complex futures .\nthank you for your interest in institute for the future . currently there are no open positions .\ninstitute for the future ( 2009 ) the signtific lab | massively multiplayer thought experiments .\nat & t + institute for the future : blended reality . read it now : urltoken\nstay up to date with the future industries institute - receive the latest news , events and institute information direct to your inbox .\ncopyright \u00a9 future directors and the institute of directors in new zealand . all rights reserved\nfor more information about how to apply for the 2018 future leaders institute , please contact : thursa la or laurie mutdosch . \u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\ninstitute for the future\u2019s first ever \u201cmagician - in - residence\u201d will inject even more wonder into futures . . .\nnews from the future is a monthly newsletter about the latest research at institute for the future and beyond . this october 2017 issue includes\nhow . . .\nthe ' gamification ' of science , a renewed interest in space and even teleportation are predicted by institute for the future .\nfollow the tweets of the centre for future work and its partners . tweets and retweets do not necessarily represent the views of the centre for future work . the centre for future work is a non - partisan research institute focusing on issues of work , employment , and labour markets .\nthis grant is for entry into the yearlong apags leadership institute with partial reimbursement for travel to apa annual convention .\ni hope that the\nprestigious think tank institute for the future\npays a lot of city taxes to compensate for loss of retail from their space . whose future are they thinking about ? ; )\nthe future of learning and working may yet be a path to a more equitable future .\nstay tuned to this space for more on the game and the institute ' s other mmfgs .\nthe future industries institute ' s dr . colin hall , was recognised by the prime minister ' s prize for new innovators for creating a shatter proof car mirror .\nthe future real estate society shall function as the non - profit branch of the future real estate institute . it will foster innovation on a corporate and governmental level .\nsince 1968 , the institute for the future , located in tech - centric palo alto , california , for most of its existence , has made a business of helping organizations prepare for the future . every year , the institute offers up a 10 - year forecast\u2013its look at how the world could change over the next decade .\nin january 2016 , the university announced that the proposal for the future water institute was successful . the institute will be housed in the faculty of engineering & the built environment with professor sue harrison from the department of chemical engineering as the new director . recognition as a research institute at uct is a significant achievement for researchers and an important milestone for the faculty .\n\u201cartificial intelligence heralds dramatic potential for growth for both the economy and for humans .\njane mcgonigal , ph . d . , is a senior researcher at the institute for the future and author of superbetter : the power of living gamefully .\nsummary : in this week\u2019s first in future , institute for emerging issues director leslie boney talks to amy strecker , the stakeholder philanthropy manager for duke energy , . . .\nthe institute for the future says it will launch a series of massively multiplayer forecasting games designed to employ the wisdom of the crowds in finding solutions to troubling scenarios .\nhow long does my membership last ? institute membership lasts for one year from the date of purchase .\nthe next future leaders institute will be held at the marriott marquis in washington , dc from september 21 - 23 , 2018 .\nthe american psychological association of graduate students ( apags ) is pleased to announce the apags leadership institute grant for future leaders in psychology . the leadership institute was created in 2016 by apags to support the development of graduate students who aspire to become leaders in the field of psychology . the overall goals of the institute are to :\nif you\u2019re ready to make a change and to build a brighter future , first institute can help ! thousands of graduates have turned to first institute for the training and support it takes to succeed in rewarding healthcare careers .\nlandcare research ( 2010 ) magnetic south : exploring a future for christchurch together .\naround the world , the workforce is gearing up for a future of robots and artificial intelligence .\nto create the institute for leadership development , a new teaching and research institute focused on developing leaders in manitoba . $ 2 million of this investment will come from a leaders fund for past and current leaders who would like to personally invest in the future of their successors .\nthat was the word tuesday from the institute for the future , a palo alto , calif . - based think tank that focuses on identifying the directions that mankind will take down the line .\nthe future of work institute was created by cpl plc and is regularly called upon by the media to comment on trends in the workplace and the future of work as well as all things related to talent .\n, palo alto ' s economic development manager , said that because institute for the future is a nonprofit , the move was considered a\npermitted use within that zoning .\nactivate your account by linking to the site provided by the institute via a confirmation email .\nthe future leaders program focuses on strengthening the leadership skills of young ih professionals and is designed for those professionals with fewer than 15 years of work experience . the next future leaders institute will be held in 2018 , in conjunction with ioha .\nhumanity has the potential for a long and flourishing future . our mission is to shed light on crucial considerations that might shape that future . learn more\u2026\n] can be a potential cause for bias in the identification and evaluation of future impact factors .\npast events lead to conclusions about future events . it is impossible to design a robust empirical test for those conclusions about future events and developments [\ncareer focused training . real world experience . personalized instruction . discover the first institute difference\u2026\nfirst institute programs are tailored for busy adult learners . many students are working and / or raising families while going to school . with first institute\u2019s day and evening class options , you can choose the schedule that works for you .\nfor additional information regarding the monitoring the future study , please e - mail us at mtfinformation @ urltoken .\nwe therefore define one central criterium for the quality of the results of a scenario process : the depictive precision of all future images that are relevant to any future in observation . a high depictive precision is evident in future images that\nthe study was made by the institute for the future , a menlo park , calif . , agency under contract to the national science foundation . it was an attempt at the risky business of ' ' technology assessment , ' ' peering into the future of an electronic world .\nmckinsey global institute research reports are available on urltoken . for this briefing note , we have drawn on the following reports :\nepisode 24 : first in future : william c . friday fellowship for human relations ceo abdul rasheed\nepisode 21 : first in future : james g . martin center for academic renewal president jenna robinson\nsummary : a couple of years ago , the institute for emerging issues took on a challenging topic : what will all of us be doing for work . . .\nparticipate in the leadership institute\u2019s virtual classroom training seminars with their fellow institute cohort members on leadership related topics for approximately one year from the receipt of the award . at least one virtual classroom training seminar will be held prior to the convention .\nmitch daniels is the president of purdue university and the former governor of indiana . he serves as the honorary co - chair of the aspen institute ' s future of work initiative .\nthe basic premise of futures research is therefore not the science of future - tense presents . contemporary theories support the view that the future is open and unpredictable [\nfounded in 2006 , the future today institute answers \u201cwhat\u2019s the future of [ x ] ? \u201d for leaders and organizations all around the world . we focus exclusively on how emerging technology and science will disrupt business , transform the workforce and ignite geopolitical change . together with our clients and partners , fti uses data - driven research to model and prototype the future .\non february 2 , the aspen institute future of work initiative , cornell university\u2019s ilr school , and the rockefeller foundation convened a roundtable of experts to discuss challenges and identify new directions for gig economy data collection .\nwe are aware of our role at the intersection of real estate and technology , which is why the future real estate institute will not associate itself with one specific corporate cause or interest group . the future real estate institute rather sees itself as think thank that offers guidance , consultation and insight for corporate , social and governmental purposes that are ethical and benefit the advancement of humanity .\nthe american library association ( ala ) leadership institute is a unique 4 - day immersive leadership development program for future library leaders led by past ala president maureen sullivan and library and leadership consultant kathryn deiss .\nfuture leaders institute is made possible by the support of aiha and donations from past fli alumni and aiha members . donations to support the program are tax deductible as allowed by law . to support the future leaders of the association and the profession , please donate now .\nonce the organization verifies the information , the institute will post the organization\u2019s just label and complete information on its publicly viewable database .\nthe silicon valley - based think tank , the institute for the future , helps technology and health organizations plan for the long - term future . earlier this month , iftf announced a list of predictions for the next three - to - 10 years , at the technology horizons program . these forecasts run the gamut from biological innovations like creating new life forms from scratch , to invisibility cloaks . read on for a summary of iftf ' s prophecies .\nfor additional insights , see aaron de smet , susan lund , and william schaninger , \u201c organizing for the future , \u201d mckinsey quarterly , january 2016 .\nto meet the network and fully experience the energy , inspiration and action behind the living building challenge , the institute and its global network of ambassadors ; nothing beats our annual unconference , living future .\nepisode 68 : first in future : head of rural initiative for unc school of medicine dr . robert bashford\nepisode 32 : first in future : nc state university dean for college of education dr . mary ann danowitz\nno one can predict the future , but plenty of people are out there talking about what the future could be\u2014with new technologies , new policies , new culture . and when you can imagine concrete details of a possible future , it\u2019s easier to close the future gap and put yourself into that future . future you becomes less of a stranger\u2014and someone you can actively conspire on behalf of to create a better world and a better life .\niftf foresight studio trainings will upskill your foresight and prepare you , your team , and your organization for the future .\nthe institute will confirm if the submitted information merits a just label and at what scores . the institute will inform the organization accordingly . the organization may still choose to opt out at this point , although registration fees are not refundable .\nthe living building challenge is a program initially launched by the cascadia green building council ( a chapter of both the us green building council and canada green building council ) . the international living building institute was created of and by cgbc in may 2009 to oversee the living building challenge and its auxiliary programs . in april 2011 , the international living building institute was renamed the international living future institute and became the umbrella organization for both the living building challenge and the cascadia green building council .\nmark warner is a u . s . senator and former governor of virginia . he serves as the honorary co - chair of the aspen institute ' s future of work initiative .\njack markell , chairman of the aspen institute future of work initiative\u2019s national advisory council , served from 2009 - 2017 as the governor of delaware . during his tenure , delaware emerged from the great\u2026\n] . they usually have in common that they aggregate assumptions about future developments into scenarios . greene et al . , who initiated the project future fusion\nwhy should i join ? a membership at the institute supports your professional development and announces your commitment to creating a living future . together , our members are advancing critical knowledge , strengthening you local green building community and supporting the transformation to a living future .\nthe phenomena of being able to see the future is known as precognition . most people believe that ( to some degree ) they can predict the future . fortune - tellers , however , believe they can view the future . there is a major difference . we predict the future based on knowledge , intuition and logic . precognitive persons claim to\nsee\nthe future . knowledge and logic are not involved .\nplease email any questions about this award to apags and include apags leadership institute grant in the subject line .\nthe aspen institute future of work initiative and cornell university ilr school are excited to launch the gig economy data hub , an online resource devoted to increasing understanding of the gig economy and its workers .\nmaking the future is an inherently collaborative process , and iftf\u2019s future 50 partnership , research labs , and initiatives are the venue for future - oriented leaders to share foresight , build insight , and plot a course of action for their organizations . our foresight supports long - term thinking and long - term collegial networks .\nthe institute for the future is launching a series of what it calls ' massively multiplayer forecasting games ' designed to help researchers come up with solutions to long - term global problems . the first game , superstruct , will launch october 6 .\nan organization can use the just label after it provides all of the required information for the just program , pays the registration and program fee , and receives confirmation of use from the institute .\ntwitter suspended more than 70 million accounts in may and june , and the pace has continued in july\n- the washington post interviewed samuel c . woolley , research director of the digital intelligence lab here at the institute for the future . read the article here : urltoken\nthese topics were the subject of the annual brookings - blum roundtable , held at the aspen institute . the theme of the three - day roundtable was \u201c the future of work in the developing world . \u201d background documents were circulated in advance .\nsocial rating systems ( is it future proof ? , bean sight , the future of facebook project , predicto . net , wefutr , web of fate , wikistrat , the future of facebook project , forecasting ace , ny times technology timeline )\nthe institute will permit organizations to opt out of a maximum of three indicators but only one indicator per category .\nonce the building is submitted , the institute staff will review your submission , they\u2019ll reach out if they have any questions .\nthe challenge in the conceptualization of future foresight 2 . 0 applications is the combination of established quality criteria for futures research with the potential of web applications . 15\n] . the substantiation of such propositions about the future can be achieved by looking at potential causes in the present and signals for future change . predictions in the \u201coriginal empistemological sense are [ therefore ] prognostically framed explanations of causes in the past\u201d [\nthe institute for workplace studies is launching a series of initiatives\u2014from fresh research to public forums to invitation - only gatherings\u2014to help drive forward the conversation on the possibilities and perils of the digital economy . as part of this effort , the future of work series hosts the most innovative thinkers as they imagine what the future of work will look like in the u . s . and around the world .\nthe future of work initiative is excited to announce that we have joined the urltoken work initiative portfolio , an innovative effort to search for new solutions to prepare people for the changing nature of work .\nthe community leadership program ( clp ) is shalom hartman institute ' s annual summer program for a diverse group of lay leaders from across north america . participants join senior shalom hartman institute scholars in jerusalem to explore foundational jewish ideas and central dilemmas of contemporary jewish life .\nfor more information , contact : kathryn alvarez associate director for administration kathryn . alvarez @ urltoken\nthe roots of prediction markets are futures markets ( which are markets for options on future price developments ) . in the same way that options on future price developments can be used to derive indicators about future prices ( the prognostic quality of such estimates has been reviewed since the 1930s by economists like keynes and hicks ) [\nmartin reeves is a senior partner and managing director in the boston consulting group\u2019s new york office and the director of the bcg henderson institute . johann harnoss is a project leader in boston consulting group\u2019s new york office and an ambassador to the bcg henderson institute .\nadditionally to creating a multitude of different future images , a collaborative approach also enables future images to be evaluated for external validity , i . e . their validity outside of current ideology , myth or contemporary storytelling . especially this ability to construct , deconstruct and reconstruct future images collaboratively is the\nepisode 55 : first in future : william c . friday fellowship for human relations ceo abdul rasheed ( toss - back )\neven without a brush with mortality , some people are very future - minded . seventeen percent of americans say they think about the world 30 years out at least once a week . nearly one - third , or 29 percent , think about the 10 - year future at least once a week . and slightly more ( 35 percent ) think about the five - year future at least once a week . the fact that some people regularly \u201ccheck in\u201d mentally with the future aligns with something researchers have previously discovered : people have different thresholds for when they view a future self as a stranger . for some people , their mpfc powers down when thinking about a future self a year from now ; for others , the switch doesn\u2019t happen until \u201cfuture you\u201d is five , 10 , or 15 years out . it\u2019s not clear from the present data whether thinking about the future regularly can change the brain\u2019s behavior or whether people who have a higher threshold just naturally enjoy thinking about the future more , because they already relate better to their future selves .\ninstitute for the future ( iftf ) brings people together to make the future\u2014today . whether you\u2019re a strategic leader in a large organization or a community leader in a struggling neighborhood or a netizen who wants to mobilize global crowds , we have practical tools , research , and programs that turn foresight into the critical new insights that ultimately lead to action .\nmy institute for the future colleague jason tester wrote a thought - provoking essay titled\nthe case for human - future interaction ,\nexploring the similarities between forecasting and pioneering work in the field of human - computer interaction . one of jason ' s research efforts at iftf is the creation of artifacts from the future - - products , objects , and services that don ' t exist yet but can help us understand how tomorrow ' s technologies may affect our daily lives . so what can forecasters learn from hci ? from jason ' s post at iftf ' s future now blog :\nepisode 36 : first in future : the n . c . rural center president patrick woodie\npeter murphy , professor and leader of the energy and advanced manufacturing strand of the future industries institute ( fii ) , at the university of south australia , has been awarded a prestigious 2016 clunies ross award , in the innovation category .\nthe just program is a program of the international living future institute ( ilfi ) , a leading global think - tank dedicated to the transformation of society to a world that is socially just , culturally rich and ecologically restorative .\nstottler henke associates , inc . ( 2007 ) future - fusion . com .\nsr - 1382a _ upri _ future _ work _ skills _ sm . pdf\neither way , this leaves us with a kind of \u201cfuture gap\u201d in america .\nthe just label does not constitute an endorsement , verification , or certification from the institute and cannot be marketed or communicated as such .\n, the designer kitchen and bath showroom whose space was recently converted into a temporary home for an art gallery . the extended office space for institute for the future , a nonprofit that started 46 years ago and specializes in long - term forecasting , now takes up half a city block .\nwe ' re excited to have institute for the future headquartered on hamilton but quite sad our downtown storefronts have changed over from retail to office . i ' m not quite sure how this one happened ,\nsaid an industry observer , adding that the likelihood of a commercial space reverting back to retail is almost non - existent . but\nforecasting can , and often does , contribute to the creation of the future , but it is clear that other factors are also operating . a holographic theory would stress the interconnectedness of all elements in the system . at some level , everything contributes to the creation of the future . the degree to which a forecast can shape the future ( or our perception of the future ) has yet to be determined experimentally and experientially .\ncopyright \u00a9 the futurework institute , inc . all rights reserved . a woman - owned business operating on four continents . *\nparticipate in ( and possibly co - facilitate ) a training seminar presented by the apags leadership institute at this year\u2019s convention .\naustralian governments could help to solve the problem of stagnating wages by better leveraging their own spending power in support of better wages and working conditions . that\u2019s the conclusion of new research from the centre for future work at the australia institute on the connection between government spending and procurement and working conditions across the economy .\nit is our hope that our work , publications and research will inspire future researchers to dedicate their efforts towards a more digital real estate environment . the future real estate institute will not merely focus on the most lucrative , but most useful research projects that are most benign to the industry as well as society .\njane is also a future forecaster . she is the director of games research & development at the institute for the future . her research focuses on how games are transforming the way we lead our real lives , and how they can be used to increase our resilience and well - being . her future forecasting work has been featured in the economist , vanity fair , the new yorker , o ( prah ) magazine , fast company , the new york times science section , and more .\nan organization can choose to opt out of a maximum of three indicators but no more than one indicator in any one of the six categories . the international living future institute highly recommends that all organizations submits policies and data for all indicators to meet the spirit and intent of the program .\nfhi is a multidisciplinary research institute at the university of oxford . academics at fhi bring the tools of mathematics , philosophy and social sciences to bear on big - picture questions about humanity and its prospects . the institute is led by founding director professor nick bostrom .\nthe future of work initiative hosted a briefing wednesday to discuss the findings and implications of the 2017 contingent worker supplement ( cws ) . the event highlighted the need for a comprehensive understanding of the labor market in order to develop effective policies for workers .\nthe certification fee for the living future institute is between $ 5 and $ 15 , 000 depending upon the complexity of the product and the level of certification desired . companies may need to invest in additional sustainability upgrades , or research and analysis , depending on how much sustainability work has already been done .\nthe future , on the other hand , is filled will uncertainty . facts give way to opinions . as de jouvenel points out , the facts of the past provide the raw materials from which the mind makes estimates of the future . all forecasts are opinions of the future ( some more carefully formulated than others ) . the act of making a forecast is the expression of an opinion . the future , as described by de jouvenel , consists of a range of possible future phenomena or events . these futuribles are those things that might happen .\nchanges in the concept of work will radically change the whole society , says future researcher marina . . .\nthis policy agenda seeks to embrace the forces of the modern economy in shaping a brighter future of work .\nprior to the launch of the living community challenge at living future 2014 , the institute engaged with community - scaled projects in a number of ways . in 2010 , the institute held the living city design competition , which inspired dozens of visions from around the world of what a living city might look like . since the competition , the institute has worked with a number of communities to apply living building principles to the neighborhood and city scale \u2013 communities we initially called \u201cpilot cities\u201d \u2013 and in some cases is evolved into registered living communities .\nthe most important asset of our future are the leaders of tomorrow as well as broad knowledge that has be accessible to everyone . in order to propel education in digital real estate the future real estate institute offers pro bono lecturing at universities . furthermore , we are keen to assist student research by providing insight and guidance .\nmany futurists ( de jouvenel , dublin , pohl , and others ) have expressed the idea that the way we contemplate the future is an expression of our desire to create that future . physicist dennis gabor , discoverer of holography , claimed that the future is invented , not predicted . the implication is that the future is an expression of our present thoughts . the idea that we create our own reality is not a new concept . it is easy to imagine how thoughts might translate into actions that affect the future .\nthe institute continuously reviews the methodology that drives our work programme . the next review is due early 2017 and will document our progress and outline the next steps in the process .\nepisode 47 : first in future : former governor james b . hunt ( part1 )\nepisode 40 : first in future : reborn clothing co . co - founder emily neville\nour goal is to make the real estate industry more efficient , sustainable and innovative . the future real estate institute will help academia and businesses to make their digital transformation and to implement as well as profit from the innovations of our age .\nafter seven highly successful years , the brandeis - genesis institute for russian jewry concluded its work on june 30 , 2016 . see the complete statement from brandeis university and the genesis philanthropy group regarding the conclusion of the bgi here .\neach reveal label is good for two years and is eligible for renewal with new project energy information .\nthrough the future of work institute , cpl investigates the latest work trends affecting organisations and individuals . we offer practical advice and solutions on how to futureproof your business by addressing the changes to the workplace , changes in technology and most importantly through your people .\nprepare the next generation for the artificial intelligence future \u2014integrate human intelligence with machine intelligence so they can successfully co - exist , and reinforce the role of people to drive growth .\nthe university of south australia\u2019s new multi - million dollar future industries institute ( fii ) focuses on building knowledge and capacity in core future industries and develops the university\u2019s internationally competitive research capacity across four key strands : minerals and resources engineering , energy and advanced manufacturing , environmental science and engineering , and biomaterials engineering and nanomedicine .\nif you\u2019re interested in learning more about a rewarding career in the healthcare industry , and exploring whether first institute is right for you , fill out the form on this page to receive more information .\ncareer - focused training \u2013 at first institute , we believe that comprehensive , hands - on training is the best way to learn .\nwolfe , barbara , and samuel zuvekas . 1995 . nonmarket outcomes of schooling . university of wisconsin , institute for research on poverty , discussion paper no . 1065 - 95 .\neach spring , six new future for good fellows join iftf in bringing futures thinking , innovation , and an entrepreneurial sensibility to the urgent futures we all face today . these fellows collaborate , investigate , and innovate as they pursue personal projects that can lead to a better future for all . more \u00bb\nmishel , lawrence . 2012 . \u201cunderstanding the wedge between productivity and median compensation growth . \u201d working economics ( the economic policy institute blog ) . urltoken\nsome people regularly connect with their future selves , but a majority does not . and this matters , beyond the links between future thinking and greater self - control and pro - social behavior . thinking about the five - , 10 - , and 30 - year future is essential to being an engaged citizen and creative problem - solver . curiosity about what might happen in the future , the ability to imagine how things could be different , and empathy for our future selves are all necessary if we want to create change in our own lives or the world around us .\n\u201cfundamental building block to produce less trivial ( unfortunately often also less plausible ) future images .\nepisode 48 : first in future : former governor james b . hunt ( part 2 )\nepisode 29 : first in future : conetoe chapel missionary baptist church pastor rev . richard joyner\nepisode 1 : first in future podcast : rep . craig horn & sen . jeff jackson\nour vision for the future is a people - centred , yet data - driven , sustainable , secure and efficient economy that will have increased the living standards of all .\nthat is the message of a new report on wa ' s fiscal choices , by dr . cameron murray and troy henderson , published by the centre for future work .\nsummary : next month the institute for emerging issues will be launching kidsreadync , a four - county tier 1 and tier 2 focus on early childhood education . this initiative is an . . .\nif you want to understand the future , read science and speculative fiction , as well as philosophy , memoir and essays on the implications of technology . the future today institute curates seasonal lists based on current events and emerging trends . below is our fall 2017 list of recommended reading and watching . you\u2019ll find familiar titles as well as new works .\nthe formulization of future images is succeeded by the next step of evaluating , selecting and refining the most likely and / or most desirable future images for further use in deriving implications - e . g . courses of action , strategies , product ideas , or political agenda setting .\nin this respect the future of facebook project is especially relevant , which used the q & a platform quora to gather future opinions . since quora is already equipped with multi - level social rating features there was no need to build a dedicated platform for this project .\ntraining and support for individuals who wish to form living future challenge collaboratives , local groups focused on informal opportunities for education and action . learn more about this role and apply to become a collaborative facilitator .\nthe future real estate institute ' s mission is to build bridges between innovative technologies as well as disruptive trends and the real estate industry . it functions as the intersection of innovation and business intelligence , incorporating academic excellence , creativity , industry insight and business practice .\nforesight processes are often based on expert judgement . experts about the future are ideally those who have a knowledge advantage in a field of expertise but at the same time spent considerable time reaching beyond the boundaries of their own discipline to understand current and future developments in their field within the broader range of external circumstances . such experts are thought to produce future images of more accurate terminology and scope than amateurs . these future images are\nthis procedure is resembling of a wiki . however , it differs from such both by focussing on pooling only potential scenarios and solutions to specific future challenges and the ability to aggregate assumptions about the future into scenarios .\nunfortunately across america , thinking about our far - off future is not a habit that most people come by easily or practice often . i\u2019m a research director at the institute for the future , a nonprofit based in palo alto , california , where we just completed the first major survey of future thinking in the united states . in it , 2 , 818 people reflected on how frequently they imagine something that might happen or something they might personally do at different timescales of the future . ( respondents were 18 or older , and there is a margin of error of \u00b12 percentage points and a 95 percent confidence level . )\nheld in august 2012 . the workshop created a space for 50 young new zealanders to explore the nation\u2019s future constitution . they produced a draft constitution , and you can see the resulting workshop booklet on the\nworship connects me with the past , gives meaning to the present , and inspires hope for the future as my soul and spirit become blended again into the drama of christ\u2019s life , death and resurrection .\nfirst institute has been preparing students for rewarding careers since 1982 . we operate on the principle of career - focused training , so you can gain the skills , experience and connections to pursue a rewarding new career .\n\u201cour companies have benefited incredibly from so many leaders from manitoba , \u201d says paul mahon , president and ceo , great - west lifeco . \u201ctoday\u2019s contribution is about investing in future leaders , not only for our companies , but also for our communities because we\u2019ll all benefit immensely from the lessons this next generation of leaders take away from this institute . \u201d\nsummary : what should we be learning \u2013 or having our kids learn \u2013 to get them ready for the future ? should we be preparing students with . . .\nepisode 18 : first in future : kate b . reynolds charitable trust president dr . laura gerald\nwe tend to cover iftf\u2019s work with an eye towards the future , but it\u2019s also worthwhile to look at whether they\u2019ve been correct in the past . so what did iftf forecast for the past decade ? here\u2019s a birds - eye view of the emerging trends in 2005 that , at the time , the institute thought would grow even larger ( click to zoom ) .\nis a podcast of the institute for emerging issues at nc state university that connects you with people thinking big thoughts about the future of north carolina . each week , we talk with business leaders , elected officials , researchers , people working bottom up and top down to make north carolina great . we hope you\u2019ll use\nthe living future network is a global society of advanced practitioners created and managed by the institute . its goal is to support the rapid and widespread adoption of restorative principles throughout the building industry using a unified and coherent voice guided by the living future challenges . we recognize that the effort necessary to create a future that is socially just , culturally rich and ecologically restorative is both fundamental and enormous . the quality of the material aspects of our communities \u2013 the buildings , sidewalks , streets and parks \u2013 reflects our progress toward these goals . as each of us inhabits the built environment , each of us contributes to its physiology . as it relates to the living future challenges directly , volunteers in the ambassador network help broaden the institute\u2019s base of knowledge , connections and support ; as an ambassador presenter , you are an essential contributor to the realization of the organization\u2019s goals .\nengaged , bright and enterprising \u2013 that\u2019s the future for the university of south australia which today has achieved funding support of more than $ 6 . 6million across 14 different projects , including a range of discovery early career researcher awards and future fellowships , from the australian research council ( arc ) .\n] . \u201d organisations should therefore exploit specific knowledge about future matters through collaborative activities to make the organisation profit as a whole . burmeister and schulz - montag plead for an\nover the past six months , the future of work initiative worked with two graduate student teams from cmu heinz college to explore access to benefits for independent workers and the potential impacts of autonomous trucks on the workforce .\nif i become an institute member , do i also become a member of the usgbc ? no . the usgbc is a separate organization with a separate membership program .\ndublin points out that the\nfuture has become so integral to the fabric of modern consciousness that few people feel compelled to question it . . .\n. because of the power of a prediction to affect the future , he goes on to state that prophesy is usually a self - interest quest for power .\nquinterno , john . 2012 . the great cost shift : how higher education cuts undermine the future middle class . demos . urltoken\nthe author , a science fiction writer , argues that the more accurate a prediction is , the less useful it might be . a prediction that is made with complete certainty offers no way to impact or modify the future . the paradox , of course , is that the future is changeable only to the degree that our forecasts are unreliable . the point is made that each individual can impact the future and the futurists need to take risks .\nfuture directors aims to give young talented people the opportunity to observe and participate on a company board for a year while giving the company exposure to this talent and the benefits a young mind can bring .\nwe\u2019re glad you asked and have outlined some simple , easy , and fun tips and resources for you . because their future starts now and so can you .\nf . pohl ,\nthe uses of the future ,\nthe futurist , march - april , ( 1993 ) , p . 9 .\nthe future of work relies on our ability to design new arrangements to ensure that the promise of opportunity keeps up with the pace of change .\nthis article is part of future tense , a collaboration among arizona state university , new america , and slate . future tense explores the ways emerging technologies affect society , policy , and culture . to read more , follow us on twitter and sign up for our weekly newsletter .\nin contrast to animals , acting upon the future largely based on expectations , humans have the possibility to formulate predictions about future events . since these predictions have hypothetical character and are much more than their predictability , jouvenel suggests to speak of\nthe british sociological association ( 2002 ) statement of ethical practice for the british sociological association .\nbrin d ( 2005 ) david brin\u2019s official web site : \u201caccountability for everyday prophets : a call for a predictions registry\u201d .\nthe institute plans to launch a series of the so - called mmfgs this fall that they hope will attract participants from around the world eager to participate in futurist research in the guise of game play .\nthe 2011 genesis showcase and awards are supported by the sponsorship of cork institute of technology , enterprise ireland , cork county & city enterprise boards , aib , ernst & young and ronan daly jermyn . media partner for the event was thomas crosbie holdings .\nthe new institute will enhance the u of m\u2019s existing teaching and research by establishing the chair in leadership education , the chair in leadership research , and the president\u2019s student leadership program . the latter is a novel and innovative program open to students from all manitoban post - secondary institutions . through deep engagement with its partners the institute will serve as an accelerator to foster the potential of our province\u2019s brightest young leaders .\nthe mission of the brandeis - genesis institute for russian jewry ( bgi ) is to galvanize the russian - speaking jewish community around the world by empowering young adults to actively engage in jewish life , nurturing a cadre of effective communal professionals and strengthening the field of russian jewish studies .\nfisher , peter s . , and alan h . peters . 1998 . industrial incentives : competition among american states and cities . w . e . upjohn institute for employment research , p . 5 . urltoken\nthe institute will take place august 6 - 9 , 2018 at the eaglewood resort in itasca , illinois . a welcome reception will be held on sunday evening , august 5 .\nmonitoring the future is an ongoing study of the behaviors , attitudes , and values of american secondary school students , college students , and young adults . each year , a total of approximately 50 , 000 8th , 10th and 12th grade students are surveyed ( 12th graders since 1975 , and 8th and 10th graders since 1991 ) . in addition , annual follow - up questionnaires are mailed to a sample of each graduating class for a number of years after their initial participation . the monitoring the future study has been funded under a series of investigator - initiated competing research grants from the national institute on drug abuse , a part of the national institutes of health . mtf is conducted at the survey research center in the institute for social research at the university of michigan .\nepisode 39 : first in future : sepi engineering & construction , inc . president & ceo , sepi saidi\nepisode 22 : first in future : immigrant . entrepreneur . citizen . redress raleigh co - founder mor aframian\nexperts in academia and industry discuss the digital future of work with mckinsey partners , in the first video of this four - part series .\nraford n ( 2011 ) large scale participatory futures systems : a comparative study of online scenario planning approaches . phd thesis , massachusetts institute of technology .\ndon ' t see the answer you ' re looking for ? contact us .\n. the authors do not receive financial compensation for their contributions to these projects .\nwe raise specific proposals for both the wikipedia community and medical institutions to help improve the encyclopaedia .\nnearly everyone would agree that we have the right to create our own future . goal setting is a form of personal forecasting . it is one way to organize and invent our personal future . each person has the right to create their own future . on the other hand , a social forecast might alter the course of an entire society . such power can only be accompanied by equivalent responsibility .\nforecasts empower people because their use implies that we can modify variables now to alter ( or be prepared for ) the future . a prediction is an invitation to introduce change into a system .\nthe institute began project 2058 by exploring what a national sustainable development strategy ( nsds ) would look like for new zealand , publishing a report in 2005 titled a national sustainable development strategy : how new zealand measures up against international commitments .\n\u201cthis is great news for our students who will benefit from the unique opportunities the institute will provide , such as developing relationships with mentors through partner organizations and studying meaningful and relevant leadership courses , \u201d says tanjit nagra , president of the university of manitoba students\u2019 union .\nthe future of work initiative is advised by a diverse group of national leaders from business , labor , academia , and government .\nthe institute will address new and emerging areas of leadership in the 21 st century by integrating learning on diversity , including multi - generational workplaces , the use of digital technologies , and trends in innovation .\nyet nearly nine out of ten companies around the world continue not only to generate performance scores for employees but also to use them as the basis for compensation decisions .\nfor policy makers , business leaders , and workers themselves , these shifts create considerable uncertainty , alongside the potential benefits . this briefing note aims to provide a fact base on the multiple trends and forces buffeting the world of work drawing on recent research by the mckinsey global institute and others .\nwhy are you charging for petal handbooks ? we now have a full suite of v3 . 0 and v3 . 1 petal handbooks for the living building challenge that offer a significant resource for project teams and others . in order to support the expansion of the program and systems to support it we need to charge for the petal handbooks .\nthe international living future institute ( ilfi ) is a nonprofit working to build an ecologically - minded , restorative world for all people . using principles of social and environmental justice , ilfi seeks to counter climate change by pushing for an urban environment free of fossil fuels . ilfi runs the living building challenge , which is the world\u2019s most rigorous green building standard , not to mention several other programs : the living product challenge , the living community challenge , and the reveal , declare and just labels . these programs develop a green framework for living in a 21st - century world .\nthe just label does not constitute an endorsement , verification , or certification from the international living future institute . instead , the just label is granted solely through our permission and reflects the integrity and transparency of the organization that submitted its information on the social justice indicators . organizations may not use the just label without registering , posting all information in our publicly viewable database , and paying the applicable program fee .\nadditionally , an open and collaborative foresight process should , apart from the translation of knowledge about the future into implications for the present , also cater for those who need to act upon those implications . gerhold perceives a lack of focus on the subject in current futures research and demands a stronger participation of the perceiving and acting individual in the process of \u201c"]}
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link opens in a new window - 3 pages\nedinburgh , scotland and boston . . . september 27 , 2005 - - scottish widows investment partnership ( swip ) today announced that it has renewed its investment operations outsourcing arrangement with state street corporation ( nyse : stt ) following five years of successful partnership . the original outsourcing mandate , announced in october 2000 , was an industry first in europe .\nfind out how scottish widows can help you save for your future or provide retirement incomes .\nscottish widows was demutualised and became part of the lloyds tsb marketing group in march 2000 .\nscottish widows bank launched in 1995 offering customers a range of savings , loan and mortgage products .\nfund manager aberdeen asset management has rejected analyst claims that its \u00a3550 million acquisition of rival scottish widows investment partnership ( swip ) will be a \u201cdisaster\u201d after posting a fall in first - half profits as clients moved money out of emerging markets .\non monday 18 november 2013 , lloyds banking group ( the \u2018group\u2019 ) announced that , having conducted a strategic review of its investment management activities , it had concluded that another owner would be better able to develop and commercialise further the strong capabilities that exist within scottish widows investment partnership ( swip ) .\nthe sale does not include scottish widows , the group ' s life , pensions and investment business , which lloyds said was\ncore\nto the group .\nwith a small number of exceptions ( see below * ) , there were no changes to fund objectives , fund structure or the way you do business with scottish widows as a result of the sale . scottish widows funds continue to be owned by scottish widows with aberdeen managing the underlying assets on behalf of the group .\napril 15 1912 . the \u2018unsinkable\u2019 titanic sinks and two scottish widows policy holders lose their lives . scottish widows goes on to provide annuities for the remainder of dependants when the titanic fund is wound up in 1959 .\nscottish widows is not responsible for the content of third party websites . separate terms apply to the use of third party websites and scottish widows does not warrant the accuracy , reliability , availability or otherwise of these sites .\nin 1986 scottish widows launched the \u2018living logo\u2019 . the first face of scottish widows was deborah moore ( the daughter of sir roger moore ) . deborah featured in the \u2018looking good for your money\u2019 television advert , directed by david bailey .\n1 april 2014 . aberdeen asset management obtained regulatory approval for the purchase of scottish widows investment partnership ( swip ) and its related private equity business from lloyds banking group , marking an important step in aberdeen\u2019s growth . the purchase of swip\u2019s infrastructure fund management business followed a few weeks later .\naberdeen asset management inc . has been registered as an investment adviser under the investment advisers act of 1940 since august 23 , 1995 .\nthe scottish widows\u2019 fund and life assurance society \u2013 scotland\u2019s first mutual life office \u2013 opened for business on january 2 nd 1815 .\nby september 1821 scottish widows had become sufficiently strong to purchase its first property for its sole use in st david street , edinburgh .\nan extensive archive relating to scottish widows is maintained by lloyds banking group archives in edinburgh - for further information see our archive collections .\nyou should see no change in the availability of fund information . the funds that are linked to scottish widows products are owned by scottish widows and we will continue to provide performance information through our usual communication routes and to third party information providers . fund information can be found at our fund information .\nit strengthens our investment capabilities and adds new distribution deals ,\nhe added .\nthe sale only involved the group\u2019s asset management business and does not impact scottish widows , which continues to manage the group\u2019s life , pensions and investments business .\nthe sale only involved the group\u2019s asset management business and does not directly impact scottish widows , which continues to manage the group\u2019s life , pensions and investments business .\nindeed , the scottish widows brand has been re - launched recently . this significant investment includes an innovative approach to bring protection and retirement planning to the forefront of our customers ' minds , and the introduction of a new widow , model amber martinez .\naberdeen is acquiring swip ' s related private equity and infrastructure fund management businesses as well as its investment solutions division which designs , develops and manages of investments for lloyds ' wealth clients . martin gilbert , chief executive of aberdeen asset management , said :\nthe formation of a strategic relationship with lloyds banking group , which includes the acquisition of scottish widows investment partnership . . . is an important step in cementing aberdeen ' s position as one of the world ' s leading investment groups .\nthe strategic relationship will operate across lloyds ' wealth , insurance , commercial banking and retail businesses .\nwe launch our first ever global brand advertising campaign . the group acquires 50 . 1 % stake in svg advisers , acquires artio global investors inc in the u . s . in may and announces the planned strategic acquisition of scottish widows investment partners in november .\ncloser to home we acquired parmenion to accelerate our digital ambitions and to augment our investment solutions business .\nin 2015 , scottish widows marked its 200th anniversary - one of a number of important anniversaries that took place in lloyds banking group that year . return to the lloyds banking group history page .\nwe branched out into direct property , forming through our acquisition of barclays property investment ( uk ) and celexa .\nour product range includes life cover , critical illness , income protection , pensions , annuities and savings and investment products .\nimportantly , as part of the sale agreement the group and aberdeen have entered into a long - term strategic asset management relationship whereby aberdeen manages assets on behalf of the group , including scottish widows\u2019 own funds . this means that you do not need to take any action as a result of the sale and , with a small number of exceptions , there is no change to the name of the funds your clients invest in or their aims , risks and objectives \u2013 this applies to all relevant investments through scottish widows , scottish widows international , clerical medical , cmi insurance company limited , halifax , bank of scotland and lloyds tsb products .\n: in august 2017 we merged with standard life plc to create standard life aberdeen plc . the investment arm operates under the brand aberdeen standard investments , which is a brand of the investment businesses of aberdeen asset management and standard life investments .\nin october 2000 , swip , one of the largest asset management firms in europe , appointed state street to provide back & middle office , custody , trustee and investment administration services for its entire range of life , pensions and investment products .\nchris phillips , chief executive officer at swip continued ,\noutsourcing has enabled swip to have a robust , cost efficient and scaleable operating platform . we are very confident that we , and our clients , will continue to benefit from this partnership and benefit from our ability to focus our energies on investment performance and product innovation .\nwhen a group of investors , including our current chief executive martin gilbert , bought out a \u00a350 million investment trust in aberdeen .\naberdeen branched out to direct property , forming aberdeen property investors through our acquisition of barclays property investment ( uk ) and celexa .\nin 1986 , the society launched its ' living logo ' : the ' scottish widow ' . she first appeared in a television advertisement , directed by david bailey . it was a bold and innovative step , which paid huge dividends . the advert was a big success . recognition of the scottish widows brand rocketed from 34 % to 92 % .\nthis clearly demonstrates that the outsourcing model can be a success ,\nsaid ronald e . logue , chairman and chief executive officer of state street .\nscottish widows investment partnership was one of our first full middle office outsourcing clients and although we have added considerably to our client roster since then , with $ 2 . 8 trillion in assets under administration , our focus on delivering for them has never faltered . with a servicing platform that now spans the globe and every single asset class , we can continue to provide swip with excellent service and an expanding array of product development and enhancements .\nnotes to editors five years ago , state street integrated the investment administration functions of swip ' s four component businesses - lloyds tsb life , pensions and investments ( andover ) , scottish widows ( edinburgh ) , abbey life ( bournemouth ) , and the former hill samuel asset management ( london ) - - which together span more than 27 , 000 holdings and 4 , 000 asset lines .\naberdeen acquired prolific financial management from scottish provident , propelling the group into status as a uk top - 10 unit trust manager .\nyou have been redirected here from urltoken as we are merging our websites to provide you with a one - stop shop for all your investment research needs .\nscottish widows limited . registered in england and wales no . 3196171 . registered office in the united kingdom at 25 gresham street , london ec2v 7hn . authorised by the prudential regulation authority and regulated by the financial conduct authority and the prudential regulation authority . financial services register number 181655 .\nscottish widows unit trust managers limited . registered in england and wales no . 1629925 . registered office in the united kingdom at charlton place , andover , hampshire sp10 1re . tel : 0345 300 2244 . authorised and regulated by the financial conduct authority . financial services register number 122129 .\nin 2015 , scottish widows was the leading pension provider in the uk which consumers would be happy to deal with . source : hall & partners brand tracking survey 2015 . 4 , 144 interviews conducted among uk households ( ab , c1 , c2 ) , responsible for making financial decisions .\nscottish widows bank is a trading name of lloyds bank plc . registered office : 25 gresham street , london ec2v 7hn . registered in england and wales , no . 2065 . authorised by the prudential regulation authority and regulated by the financial conduct authority and the prudential regulation authority under number 119278 .\nthe ftse 100 fund manager confirmed last month that it had made an approach to lloyds about buying the fund management business . the fund manager at the same time disclosed that the talks also extended to setting up a so - called \u201cstrategic partnership\u201d with the lender .\nstate street corporation state street corporation ( nyse : stt ) is the world ' s leading specialist in providing institutional investors with investment servicing , investment management and investment research and trading . with $ 9 . 6 trillion in assets under custody and $ 1 . 4 trillion in assets under management ( as of june 30 , 2005 ) , state street operates in 25 countries and more than 100 geographic markets worldwide . for more information , visit state street ' s web site at www . statestreet . com .\nthe combined investment capabilities of swip and aberdeen results in a stronger asset management offering and a more diversified range of global investment capabilities for our customers . as one combined business , aberdeen aims to strengthen and deepen its alliance with the group , including our insurance business , while continuing to focus on delivering outstanding asset management solutions for our customers .\naberdeen asset management was found via a management buyout when a group of investors , including current chief executive martin gilbert , acquired a \u00a350 million investment trust in aberdeen , scotland .\nrelated to the sale of swip to aberdeen , on 1 november 2014 scottish widows unit trust managers limited ( \u201cswutm\u201d ) took over as the authorised corporate director ( \u201cacd\u201d ) for two companies : the multi - manager icvc and swip nurs icvc ( now called investment portfolio icvc ) . there are a number of funds within these icvcs , which are available to investors through products offered by lloyds banking group . all customers invested in these funds have been contacted directly to explain what ' s changing .\n* related to the sale of swip to aberdeen , on 1 november 2014 scottish widows unit trust managers limited ( \u201cswutm\u201d ) took over as the authorised corporate director ( \u201cacd\u201d ) for two companies : the multi - manager icvc and swip nurs icvc ( now called investment portfolio icvc ) . there are a number of funds within these icvcs , which are available to investors through products offered by lloyds banking group . all customers invested in these funds have been contacted directly to explain what ' s changing .\nthey met to discuss a proposal , put forward the previous year , to establish a life assurance company in scotland . at that time , with no welfare state , the death of a breadwinner could spell disaster for a family . women were particularly vulnerable . they tended to be financially dependent on their husbands or other male relatives ; in cases of serious misfortune , they could be left destitute . the men agreed to establish a ' general fund for securing provision to widows , sisters and other females ; to be called the scottish widows ' fund ' . a president and a court of directors were appointed . they were charged with drawing up regulations and tables of premiums . this proved a lengthy process : the ' scottish widows ' fund and life assurance society ' was finally opened on 29th july 1814 .\nthe annual report for 1914 featured on its front cover the mythical winged horse , pegasus . the emblem had been designed for the society in the 1880s by walter crane , a prominent member of arts and crafts movement . symbol of immortality and mastery of time , the flying horse device was used by scottish widows until the 1980s .\nscottish widows investment partnership \u0095 swip is one of the uk and europe ' s largest fund managers with \u00a387 . 5bn funds under management ( as at 30 june 2005 ) . \u0095 swip has a broad client base , managing assets for pension funds , charities , local authorities , life funds , unit trusts , oeics , off - shore funds and specialist funds across all asset classes . \u0095 it has a geographical diverse client base with alliances , joint ventures and clients in the uk , europe , usa , japan and the middle east . \u0095 swip ' s ultimate parent is lloyds tsb group plc , one of the strongest financial services groups in europe . \u0095 swip is authorized and regulated by the financial services authority . \u0095 for more information , visit swip ' s website at www . swipartnership . com .\nwe acquired arden asset management llc , a provider of hedge fund solutions with offices in new york and london , and parmenion to accelerate our digital ambitions and to augment our investment solutions business .\nin june 2011 , lloyds banking group chief executive ant\u00f3nio horta - os\u00f3rio set out the group\u2019s objective of becoming the best bank for customers and creating shareholder value through simplification . following this , the group worked with swip to determine the best outcome for the asset management business \u2013 being mindful of both the group\u2019s ambition to be the best bank for customers and swip\u2019s focus on delivering for investment clients , including scottish widows . the review concluded that another owner would be better able to develop and commercialise further the strong capabilities that exist within swip .\nthe information published in this section is solely intended for use by members of the media . customers should not rely on the information contained within these news releases to form the basis of investment decisions .\nthe purchase of swip , from state - backed lloyds banking group , officially completed last week , adding \u00a3134 . 1 billion of assets and turning aberdeen into the largest listed investment firm in europe .\nthe fund seeks to provide long term capital growth mainly through investment in collective investment schemes . the fund will provide exposure generally to equities ( which may include uk , overseas or emerging markets equities ) . the fund will also provide exposure to a combination of any or all of the following asset classes : bonds ( which may include uk government bonds , other sterling denominated fixed interest securities , covered bonds , high yield bonds and overseas bonds ) , private equity , hedge funds , commodities as well as uk or overseas property . in addition , the fund may invest ( directly or indirectly ) , at the investment adviser ' s discretion , in transferable securities ( including warrants ) , other collective investment schemes , money market instruments , cash , near cash , deposits , permitted derivative contracts and forward contracts .\nurltoken contains data , news and research on shares and funds , unique commentary and independent morningstar research on a broad range of investment products , and portfolio and asset allocation tools to help make better investing decisions .\nin march 1812 , a number of eminent scotsmen gathered in the royal exchange coffee rooms in edinburgh , to consider setting up \u2018a general fund for securing provisions to widows , sisters and other females\u2019 .\nhbos investment fund managers limited , registered in england number 941082 . registered office in the united kingdom at trinity road , halifax , west yorkshire hx1 2rg . authorised and regulated by the financial conduct authority . financial services register number 119223 .\nfor the first three years , scottish widows operated from the home and business residence of its manager , william wotherspoon , in brown square , edinburgh . in 1817 , wotherspoon moved his office to 71 princes street - a prime location in edinburgh ' s up and coming new town . following wotherspoon ' s death , the society purchased a property at 2 st david street . then in 1826 , it moved to 5 st andrew square .\nthe swip business operations team led by arun sarwal , our coo , conducted a comprehensive evaluation process over a 12 month period . the rigorous process focused on service levels , functionality , commitment and costs . our team was impressed by the advance made by the industry in terms of the professionalism and capabilities on offer . we are delighted , however , that state street remains the best choice for swip and its clients ,\nsaid archie kane , chief executive of scottish widows and chairman of swip .\nthe transition of swip ' s asset servicing to state street began in the first quarter of 2001 and was completed later that year , six months ahead of schedule . since this transition , state street has supported more than 250 new fund launches by swip across europe including swip ' s multimanager and global liquidity funds . swip and state street also completed the largest - ever uk unit trust to oeic conversion . today , state street generates more than 500 unitized prices daily on behalf of the scottish widows funds .\nthe information contained within is for educational and informational purposes only . it is not intended nor should it be considered an invitation or inducement to buy or sell a security or securities noted within nor should it be viewed as a communication intended to persuade or incite you to buy or sell security or securities noted within . any commentary provided is the opinion of the author and should not be considered a personalised recommendation . the information contained within should not be a person ' s sole basis for making an investment decision . please contact your financial professional before making an investment decision .\nthe sale and strategic relationship are expected to result in a stronger asset management partner for the group and its customers , combining aberdeen and swip ' s strengths across fixed income , real estate , active and quantitative equities , investment solutions and alternatives ,\nlloyds said in a statement .\nthere have been four ' widows ' to date : deborah moore , the daughter of roger moore ( 1986 - 1994 ) ; amanda lamb ( 1994 - 2005 ) ; hayley hunt ( 2005 - 2013 ) ; and amber martinez ( 2014 to present ) .\nthe aberdeen group offers a variety of products and services intended solely for investors from certain countries or regions . your country of legal residence will determine the products or services that are available to you . persons residing outside the united states are invited to visit the aberdeen group ' s website for information about products and services available for them . nothing on this website should be considered a solicitation or offering for sale of any investment product or service to any person in any jurisdiction where such solicitation or offer would be unlawful . this site does not provide financial or investment advice and does not take into account the particular financial circumstances of individual investors . before investing , investors should seek their own professional advice .\nthe 1970s saw scottish widows relocate once more . the society left its longstanding home at st andrew square , in edinburgh ' s city centre , for purpose - built premises on dalkeith road . this stunning new building , based on a series of bronze hexagons , was designed by the prestigious architectural practice of sir basil spence , glover & ferguson . it was officially opened in july 1976 . the following year the offices won a much coveted award from the royal institute of british architects . the judges commented that the premises made a ' notable contribution to the design of large office buildings ' . dalkeith road continued as head office until the move to port hamilton , edinburgh , in 1997 .\nthe growing demands of the business meant that in 1832 , the society needed to extend these premises . they commissioned the eminent sculptor , sir john steell , to embellish the building . steell carved a symbolic group of figures : a widow with her children , sheltering at the feet of the goddess of plenty ( ceres ) . it was inspired by the decorative emblem used on the society ' s policy documents . in 1857 , the western bank of scotland went spectacularly bust . its assets were sold off , including its premises at 9 st andrew square . the building was bought by scottish widows in 1859 , and became its new head office . it was to occupy this site for more than a century .\nin the united states , aberdeen asset management ( aam ) is the marketing name for the following affiliated , registered investment advisers : aberdeen asset management inc . , aberdeen asset managers ltd , aberdeen asset management ltd , aberdeen asset management asia ltd and aberdeen capital management , llc . excluding aberdeen capital management llc , each of these advisers are wholly owned by standard life aberdeen plc . aberdeen capital management , llc is a wholly - owned subsidiary of aberdeen asset management inc .\nthe fund manager is acquiring swip via the issue of 131 . 8m new shares to the state - backed bank worth \u00a3550m at 420p a share , giving it a 9 . 9pc stake in aberdeen . aberdeen will also pay up to \u00a3100m to lloyds depending on growth delivered by the\nstrategic relationship\n. swip will add around \u00a3136bn of assets under management with annualised revenues of around \u00a3234m to the group and ensure that aberdeen overtakes schroders as europe ' s biggest investment house .\nin 1824 , scottish widows received an application for life assurance from sir walter scott . scott was by then a celebrated author , having published some of his most well - known novels . these included waverley ( 1814 ) ; rob roy ( 1817 ) ; the bride of lammermoor and ivanhoe ( both 1819 ) . he had been made a baronet in 1820 . the years from 1824 on , however , were not happy ones for scott . in 1826 , his wife died . that same year he suffered financial catastrophe : the publishing firm in which he was a partner went bankrupt . scott was left with debts of \u00a3121 , 000 - around \u00a36 million in today ' s terms - which he elected to pay off himself . sir walter scott died in 1832 . his life had been assured by the society for \u00a33 , 000 . this was increased by bonus additions to \u00a33 , 360 \u2013 some \u00a3170 , 000 today .\nthe society issued its first policies in late 1814 . for reasons of convenience , however , the directors named the official start date as 2nd january 1815 . business was slow at first . by the end of 1819 , only 196 policies had been issued . but that same year , scottish widows set up its first agency in glasgow . a second opened in dundee , in 1823 . it was followed by a whole raft of agencies , including perth , aberdeen , inverness , ayr , kelso , dumfries and lerwick . in 1832 , the society resolved to extend its branch network to ' places in england where an extensive scotch connexion is known to exist ' . over the next three years , agencies were successfully established in bradford , huddersfield , liverpool , manchester , newcastle and london . thereafter , the society steadily gained ground . by december 1831 , funds had grown to well over a quarter of a million pounds . by 1845 , they stood at more than \u00a31 . 7 million .\nurltoken uses cookies to help make using our website easier . find out more about cookies .\nyou can use the links below to either go to our homepage or to have a look at our sitemap .\nif you need to ask us a question about pensions or retirement , then get in touch . there are lots of ways to contact us .\nif you\u2019re moving or need to tell us of any changes to your personal details , use the link below .\nlatest news releases , research reports and publications as well as our multimedia library .\n\u00a390m of uk claims fraud detected by aviva in 2017 - up 5 . 4 %\naviva plc to redeem eur 500 , 000 , 000 6 . 875 per cent fixed / floating rate notes ( isin : xso364908375 , common code : 036490837 )\nandrew scott is co - author of the best - selling book ' the 100 - year life ' . in this interview he considers the implications of increasing life expectancy for individuals , companies and policymakers .\nfrom babylonians to millennials and beyond\u2026 alex kimura chief strategy officer , aviva asia shares his thoughts on why china is primed for digital disruption .\nchris wei reviews an internal research summary from 1995 which looked into key technology trends that would influence the future of the insurance industry to see how accurate we were .\nnew technologies that would once have seemed the stuff of science fiction fantasy are quickly becoming reality .\nmillennials are thought of as self - absorbed tech - addicts . but their approach to spending and saving is set to reshape companies , markets and economies .\n2 . 2 billion a year . 6 million a day . 4 , 200 a minute .\nthe hidden cost of divorce and separation continues to spiral with uk couples spending an average of \u00a314 , 561 on legal and lifestyle costs when they break up , an increase of 17 % since 2014 , aviva\u2019s family finances report shows .\none in five workers unable to save during their fifties with millions more in the dark over the cost of retirement .\nmillions suffering in silence - half of uk adults would be unsure about admitting to a mental health condition . young adults ( 16 - 24 ) most affected .\naviva data shows credit card debt among over - 55s reaches a six - year high .\nalmost a million uk workers could be secretly juggling carer responsibilities with their jobs , because they are nervous about telling employers .\nover - 50s with dependents say their children\u2019s ( 32 % ) or parents\u2019 ( 12 % ) financial needs are the only reason they\u2019re still working .\ndash - cam usage could be set to increase , as a growing number of uk motorists seek recorded proof of incidents on the road .\none in five are ready to ditch the driving seat altogether for a driverless car .\nnearly 20 million uk adults * are not getting the right amount of sleep .\nthis report looks at the level of under - saving among the self - employed and puts forward a recommendation to default the self - employed into pension saving .\naviva launched a pre - review of auto enrolment to help inform the government\u2019s statutory review in 2017 .\naviva ' s cost of youth report , part of our family finances series , looks at parents ' financing of their children ' s teenage years & the challenges it brings .\nas a result , the group agreed to sell swip to aberdeen asset management ( \u2018aberdeen\u2019 ) . the sale was completed on monday 31 march 2014 .\nthe way you do business with us does not change and there is no change to the service we provide to you and your clients .\nthere was no immediate impact on , or change to , the products or the funds you invest in as a result of the sale . as part of the sale agreement the group and aberdeen have entered into a long - term strategic asset management relationship whereby aberdeen continues to manage assets on behalf of the group .\nprices will continue to be available online at our fund information and via the usual third party providers .\nwe cannot give financial advice . if you need advice we recommend that you speak with a financial adviser . if you don\u2019t have a financial adviser , please visit urltoken for details of uk independent financial advisers . there may be a charge for this advice .\nwhat can you tell me about the new fund managers , what is their track record like . . .\nthis site is intended for uk authorised & regulated financial advisers only . it is not intended for onward transmission to retail customers & should not be relied upon by any other person . if you are not an adviser please return to our consumer site .\ninformation within this site is intended for uk authorised and regulated financial advisers only . it is not intended for onward transmission to retail customers and should not be relied upon by any other person . if you are not an adviser please return to our consumer site .\nby using this site you agree to our terms & conditions of use . please read our copyright , companies , legal and privacy information . we may record and monitor calls to help us improve our service .\nbrowser warning : your browser may not be fully supported on this site . visit our browser help page for a list of supported browsers .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nshares in the ftse 100 group jumped almost 6pc on the day aberdeen confirmed it was in talks with lloyds , but came under pressure on concerns that macquarie would trump the deal with a competing cash bid .\naberdeen has a large emerging markets business and a takeover of swip will boost its exposure to uk equities . the disposal will also help lloyds meet stricter capital requirements .\nalongside the acquistion , aberdeen released full - year results , showing a 44pc rise in pre - tax profits to 390 . 3m .\naberbeen shares rose 13pc in early trading on monday . lloyds banking group shares rose 1pc .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 strict / / en\nurltoken\nto search for a security , type the name or ticker in the search box at the top of the page and select from the dropdown results .\nusing the same login details . similarly , if you are a hemscott premium user , you now have a morningstar premium account which you can access using the same login details .\nthe morningstar star rating for stocks is assigned based on an analyst ' s estimate of a stocks fair value . it is projection / opinion and not a statement of fact . morningstar assigns star ratings based on an analyst\u2019s estimate of a stock ' s fair value . four components drive the star rating : ( 1 ) our assessment of the firm\u2019s economic moat , ( 2 ) our estimate of the stock\u2019s fair value , ( 3 ) our uncertainty around that fair value estimate and ( 4 ) the current market price . this process culminates in a single - point star rating that is updated daily . a 5 - star represents a belief that the stock is a good value at its current price ; a 1 - star stock isn ' t . if our base - case assumptions are true the market price will converge on our fair value estimate over time , generally within three years . investments in securities are subject to market and other risks . past performance of a security may or may not be sustained in future and is no indication of future performance . for detail information about the morningstar star rating for stocks , please visit here\nquantitative fair value estimate represents morningstar\u2019s estimate of the per share dollar amount that a company\u2019s equity is worth today . the quantitative fair value estimate is based on a statistical model derived from the fair value estimate morningstar\u2019s equity analysts assign to companies which includes a financial forecast of the company . the quantitative fair value estimate is calculated daily . it is a projection / opinion and not a statement of fact . investments in securities are subject to market and other risks . past performance of a security may or may not be sustained in future and is no indication of future performance . for detail information about the quantiative fair value estimate , please visit here\naberdeen is paying mostly shares for the deal , handing lloyds a 9 . 9 % stake , worth around \u00a3560m .\nthe deal boosted aberdeen ' s shares , which closed up nearly 15 % .\naberdeen will also manage assets on behalf of lloyds as part of the deal .\nit will pay lloyds up to \u00a3100m in five years time depending on the performance of these assets .\naberdeen will add \u00a3136bn in assets to its books in the deal , making it the biggest listed fund manager in europe with assets under management of around \u00a3340bn .\naberdeen asset management chief executive martin gilbert said the transaction was\nsignificant\n.\nlloyds , which is 33 % owned by the uk government , is selling off non - 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{"id": 55960, "summary": [{"text": "a standing wheelchair ( also known as a standing chair ) is assistive technology , similar to a standing frame , that allows a wheelchair user to raise the chair from a seated to a standing position .", "topic": 4}, {"text": "the standing wheelchair supports the person in a standing position and enables interaction with people and objects at eye level . ", "topic": 2}], "title": "standing wheelchair", "paragraphs": ["the ce manual standing wheelchair is a manually propelled wheelchair with motorised stand function .\nthe wijit wheelchair lets the user push half as much as they usually do with a conventional wheelchair .\nincrease your mobility , your independence , and maybe even add more opportunities for employment by sta nding in the superstand standing wheelchair .\nthe levo summit el is the next generation of the levo lcev manual wheelchair with powered standing - delivering exceptional performance and style .\nbe mitigated prior to commercial release of the device . the risk analysis for the full power standing wheelchair has risk scores greater than\navailable in manually propelled , powered standing or fully powered models , all bringing the health and social benefits that standing brings .\ntechnological advancements and innovations in mobility chair design have enabled the introduction of the standing wheelchair , which enables users to operate mechanical or powered controls to shift between a seated position and a secure standing position .\nthe crash tested stamp means that this wheelchair has passed the iso - 7176 / 19 impact test relating to the use of the wheelchair in a vehicle .\nwith the stander integrated into the wheelchair base , the user can experience more frequent standing and counter the negative health effects that come from continuous sitting .\nwheelchair users who are able to stand when transferring use the arms for support when sitting or standing and should be strong enough to support their weight . people who slide sideways off the wheelchair to transfer will use the armrest on the opposite side of their transfer to either push themselves off or pull themselves onto the wheelchair seat .\nwe know very little about how long and how often wheelchair users should stand to get the benefits of standing . the latest scientific research may lead the way .\ntoday we know for sure that variations in positioning and standing up can prevent and reduce these secondary diseases for wheelchair users and thereby increase their quality of life .\na wheelchair seat cushion must provide pressure relief , absorb heat , and . . .\nto source other companies offering standing mobility chairs , contact your healthcare provider , mobility retailer and / or conduct a search on standing wheelchairs on the internet .\nwhen standing , the user also experiences increased volume in the abdominal area and the gravitational pull on the bowels increases the bladder / bowel function . many wheelchair users report they have less spasm in the extremities after standing on a regular basis . there is also scientific evidence that standing up has a positive effect on preventing and reducing spasticity2 . also there is good evidence that standing on a regular basis strengthens the bones .\nthe benefits of standing - wheelchair users are not sick because they are sitting in a wheelchair . but they get some secondary diseases from sitting down all the time , which reduces their quality of life substantially and in some cases leads to premature death , explains erik bergh .\nstanding is not appropriate for all individuals with mobility impairments . the selection of standing equipment , as well as its configuration and maintenance , are critical to successful adaptation . resna has recently published a position paper on the medical benefits of standing technology . this report includes case studies that are useful to the medical professional considering standing technology for their patients .\nremovable arms are arm rests that can be removed from the wheelchair . this feature is important for many people who transfer onto and off of the wheelchair by sliding sideways off the seat . removable wheelchair arms are available as both fixed and adjustable height as well as desk length and full length .\nstanding frames are also available . easystand offers several models , including a pediatric unit . some , such as the stand aid , are motorized . other standing frames are more rudimentary - - basically a static frame that supports a paralyzed person in the standing position .\nfor many years , the standing company has passionately worked to make people ( now stuck in conventional wheelchairs ) healthier and stronger - - - simply by standing up for themselves .\nsimply pressing a button changes the seat angle , putting the user in a standing position , easily and comfortably . suitable for all wheelchair users up to 120kg body weight whose muscles will not support standing unaided and whose finger and arm control is sufficient at least on one side .\npsycho - social significance so the wheelchair user is motivated to stand , when given the possibility of being active while standing . this makes specific demands to the standing aid which needs to be mobile and easy to use . a standing table for example is a simple and affordable solution but also a stationary aid , which doesn\u2019t give the user the possibility of being active while standing . the stand - up wheelchair e . g . levo is another , more mobile solution which offers the user great possibilities of being active and therefore motivates the user to stand .\nrosen also points out that for wheelchair users , aging means more cumulative time spent in their chairs .\nstanding height and limb length are reduced due to conditions such as achondroplasia and osteogenesis imperfecta .\nhere are five popular standing wheelchairs on the market and stories of people who own them .\nstanding chairs act as normal manual chairs but also help the rider rise to a standing position . there are many advantages to being tall at home , in school and in the workplace .\nthere are a variety of mobility companies who sell manual and powered standing wheel chairs . standing mobility chairs must be carefully fitted and customized to address the user\u2019s size , abilities and needs .\nflip back arms are hinged at the rear connecting point to the seat frame of the wheelchair and when a latch is released at the front attachment point will flip to the rear of the wheelchair and out of the way for sliding transfers or to get up close to a table or desk . the huge advantage of flip back arms is they remain attached to the wheelchair and within reach of the wheelchair user at all times .\ngiven the wealth of research on standing benefits , you might think funding sources would be eager to pay for technology that could reduce the need for more expensive medical interventions or institutionalized placements for wheelchair users .\neveryone\u2019s talking about how important standing is these days . but while many articles focus on people who can easily get up from their office desk or couch , those who are severely limited in their mobility due to a disorder , disease or injury could also be helped greatly by standing for an hour or two as part of their daily therapy . for these individuals , assistive standers , standing frames and standing wheelchairs are available to provide the health benefits of standing to both children and adults .\nthis includes completing a detailed assessment of your needs , writing a prescription for the standing chair , advising on chair selection , and overseeing your training to ensure safe navigation of the standing chair equipment .\nathletes have impairments of the lower limbs . all athletes in these classes compete in standing without support .\nplease contact your loh medical representative for copies of this or other clinical literature related to standing technology .\nan apple a day a group of american scientists have examined a home standing program for individuals with spinal cord injury3 . the results indicate that standing half an hour a day is sufficient to reduce the secondary diseases for wheelchair users with spinal cord injury . however given the response rate of only 32 % of all participants in the program , the results should not be taken as the finally answer to the \u201cdoses\u201d of standing . but compared with other research the half an hour standing can be used as a guideline in practice . according to the different research studies , standing less than half an hour is not sufficient to reduce the secondary diseases .\n- if the wheelchair user is to maintain good health and quality of life , standing up on a regular basis is necessary . as therapists we therefore have the responsibility to motivate our clients to stand , says erik bergh .\n4 eng jj . et al , 2001 : use of prolonged standing for individuals with spinal cord injuries .\nwheelchairs , walkers , floor / ceiling lifts , standing frames and other devices necessary for care and rehabilitation .\nresearch on standing also indicates that it is better to stand often then to stand only once a day . in other words it is better to stand 6 times for 5 minutes at a time then to stand once for half an hour . the question is how to make standing become a natural part of the wheelchair user\u2019s everyday life .\n, levo has the most complete line of standing wheelchairs in the world . from manually propelled / manual standers , to power driven / power standers , levo continues its\nexperts in standing\nrole worldwide . get vertical !\nimpaired range of motion or severe contractures can be a contraindication of standing in some cases . however , a regular standing program has shown to improve range of motion and decrease contractures . again , individual client assessment is necessary .\nprovides the opportunity to work standing up but drives like a normal powered wheelchair . increases independence and improves quality of life for everyone whose muscles do not give enough support to stand up and for those who like the benefits of powered chairs .\nbesides the medical and functional reasons for standing , the psycho - social significance is also important . the major part of the respondents in different research studies on the psycho - social aspect of standing answer : they feel more socially accepted and less handicapped when standing for one thing ; and they are at the same eye - level as their surroundings4 .\ncontraindications may include orthostatic intolerance syndrome : orthostatic hypotension , elevated heart rate or other cardiovascular conditions . yet , standing devices have been prescribed by physicians to help strengthen an individual\u2019s cardiovascular system . immobilization puts the cardiovascular system at risk . case studies show standing tolerance can be increased over a relatively short period of time with compliance to a standing program .\nour range of high quality stand - up wheelchairs meets all individual requirements for size and disability . they are available in manually propelled and powered standing or fully powered operated models , all bringing the health and social benefits that standing brings .\nanyone considering a standing program should consult with a qualified physician and medical team to determine what indications or contraindications exist . clinicians should use their best clinical judgment to determine if weight bearing / standing is indicated on an individual client basis .\nother contraindications may exist ; medical professionals must be consulted in determining each individual\u2019s indications and contraindications for a standing program .\nimplementing a standing program must be determined on an individual basis by the team ( physician , physical therapist , rts , consumer ) . consider the contraindications and indications of each of your clients individually to determine if weight bearing / standing is an option for them . don\u2019t rule a standing program out because your last client with a similar diagnosis couldn\u2019t stand .\nkarman healthcare presents the ultimate standing device for your mobility needs . this stand up wheelchair is not your typical standing chair , it is the complete package when it comes to power chairs . it has a brand new frame design that is clean and easy to maneuver . comes with state of the art lcd display that allows you full control of all the features included .\nt51 - athletes usually have decreased shoulder muscle power and difficulty straightening the elbows for a pushing action required for wheelchair racing propulsion . there is no muscle power in the trunk . wheelchair propulsion is achieved with a pulling action using the elbow flexor and wrist extensor muscles .\nstanding clients with hip subluxation may be another contraindication . however , there are highly respected therapists who , when working together with a physician , determined a standing program was indicated for that individual with better hip socket location as a desired outcome .\nthere are a variety of wheelchair arm rests on the market to meet the needs of various types of wheelchair users . armrests on wheelchairs have various functions depending on the user ' s needs but the most common are aids for transferring , comfort while sitting and weight shifting .\nathletes in the sport classes f35 - 38 have sufficient function in throwing ability from a standing position without support or aids .\n\u201cpost - menopausal women have more risk of being osteoporotic than a small child does . anybody who\u2019s not standing does , but certainly once you get to post - menopausal women , then you\u2019ve got another issue thrown on top of not standing . \u201d\nthe pivot dual lever drive replaces the quick - release rear wheels of any manual wheelchair ; the pivot comes with five levels of effort .\na person who can ' t push may require a wheelchair or scooter powered by an electric motor and batteries and controlled by a joystick .\nthese were the words from physiotherapist erik bergh during a seminar \u201cwhy stand when you can sit\u201d at the rehab scandinavia 2005 . the latest research shows that standing up on a regular basis has a useful effect on many of the secondary diseases most wheelchair users suffer from .\npeople are not \u201cconfined\u201d to their wheelchairs - - they are in fact liberated by their wheels . a person with paralysis can get around as quickly in a wheelchair as anyone else can walking . a wheelchair offers people access to work and shopping or any other travel outside the home .\n\u201ci encourage getting a standing wheelchair , one that\u2019s easy to work on , with a good support team and i have that with redman , \u201d he says . \u201cin the past i have checked out other wheelchairs , and the best choice for me is still redman . \u201d\nresearch supports standing for wheelchair users even when the program is begun several years after the onset of disability . the benefits include pulmonary , bowel , and bladder function . other benefits are bone health , muscle tone , and the preservation of joint range of motion . by reducing the load on seating surfaces , standing contributes to pressure relief . school based research has shown improved educational performance and psychosocial benefits .\n3 walter , s . james and others , 2005 : indications for a home standing program for individuals with spinal cord injury .\npromotes more efficient cardiovascular activity and achieves better circulation in the digestive tract . standing encourages complete bladder drainage , improves posture , decreases muscle spasticity and relieves sitting pressure . suitable for all active wheelchair users who are unable to stand on their own but have good finger and arm control .\nuser reviews of some standing wheel chair manufacturers and models can be found online at the united spinal association ' s techguide by clicking here . when you arrive at the site , do a search for a power or manual standing wheel chair to find the user reviews .\n\u201cthere are an estimated 70 , 000 disabled children and young people in the uk waiting for a wheelchair that fits their young lives . that\u2019s where we come in . whizz - kidz provides disabled children with the essential wheelchairs and other mobility equipment they need to lead fun and active childhoods . and at whizz - kidz , the wheelchair is just the start \u2013 we also run youth groups , wheelchair skills training , work experience placements and residential camps . \u201d\nin some ways a wheelchair is like a bicycle : there are many designs and styles to choose from including imports , lightweights , racing models , etc .\n- one of the best motivations to stand is when standing can be combined with something useful , meaningful or social , says erik bergh .\namong other things , tobin boenig used a levo standing chair to get married . he will soon be upgrading to the model shown above .\neven with all the health benefits of standing , the unfortunate truth is it\u2019s difficult to get the funding needed for a standing device . medicaid and most insurance companies feel they aren\u2019t necessary for improving someone\u2019s quality of life , which keeps standers from being more prevalent in homes and clinics .\ni have been using the mobility aids centre now for over 3 years , they have helped me personally regarding my own wheelchair and other associated eq . . .\nlike others who use standing or elevating wheelchairs , allen credits the edge with improving her social life . \u201cwhen i\u2019m in the elevated position , my husband can put his arm around me and give me a kiss , \u201d she says . \u201ci can be in a standing crowd and see what everyone else is seeing , or browse through the clothing racks at hanger height . i\u2019m no longer sitting while everyone else is standing . \u201d\nnancy perlich , cota , atp , reimbursement specialist for altimate medical , says , \u201cwhatever is happening to crt [ complex rehab technology ] , that belt - tightening is happening to standing devices also . unfortunately , we still see medicare as not covering standing devices at all , of any sort . \u201d\ntobin boenig , 43 , credits using a standing chair soon after his c4 - 5 incomplete injury two decades ago for his increased movement and function .\nthe rifton supine stander gives each user the ability to get the standing position in a comfortable and safe way ; expanding the opportunity for social interaction .\nwheelchair companies also offer chairs for kids that don ' t look as \u201cmedical . \u201d the updated looks offer more streamlined designs , cooler upholstery , and different frame colors .\na belt strap is used to keep the legs from bending while standing to help maintain a proper upright posture , which should help not just with interacting with others , but to promote better blood circulation , prevent butt sores , and improve a number of other issues related to sitting in a traditional wheelchair for long periods of time .\nthe height of the wheelchair arms should be sufficient to rest the elbows on without forcing the shoulders to either hunch up or sag down for the best comfort for most users .\nwhen illness or injury makes it impossible for us to stand spontaneously , the yearning remains . fortunately , assistive technology advances make it possible for many wheelchair users today to stand .\njeanne allen , 61 , of sonoma , california , had an \u201caha\u201d moment when she saw an elevating wheelchair at local abilities expo in 2014 . desiring a seated chair that lifts up to standing height , allen , whose ms is progressing , opted for quantum rehab\u2019s q6 edge x lifting base chair , an older version of the company\u2019s ilevel base .\nthe benefits of standing are diverse ; in combination with mobility , new prospects are opened up . uneven terrain can also be travelled on safely without large supporting rollers .\ntoday , stationary standing frames and positioning features in manual and power wheelchairs can enable people to stand even if they cannot independently do so . different equipment models can achieve the standing position in different ways \u2014 e . g . , prone , supine , sit - to - stand \u2014 according to what works best for the client .\nmorgan points out that medicare\u2019s local coverage determination policy \u201chas not changed and still regards standing wheelchairs as non - covered because they are \u2018not primarily medical in nature . \u2019\u201d\npeople with impaired skeletal structure may be contraindicated for a standing program . osteogenesis imperfecta , osteoporosis or other forms of brittle bone disease may be a clear contraindication for certain people . yet , standing devices have been prescribed by physicians and therapists for individuals with impaired skeletal structure with a desired outcome of maintaining or increasing bone mineral density .\nwheelchairs , walkers , floor / ceiling lifts , standing frames and other devices necessary for care and rehabilitation , vehicle conversions and other equipment deemed to be medical necessities .\nmotivation roughly , the wheelchair users who benefit from standing can be divided into two groups : those who do not decide for themselves and those who do . the first group who do not decide for themselves ; therapists and relatives make sure that stand - up training takes place . the other group who do decide for themselves have to be motivated to stand .\nfixed arm rests on wheelchairs are welded or otherwise permanently attached to the frame of the wheelchair . most wheelchairs today do not offer fixed arms with the exception of chairs designed for institutional use .\nfrom a physical wellness perspective , resna reports that more frequent standing can help maintain organ capacity , as well as reduce the occurrence of urinary tract infections and pressure sores .\nthen what\u2019s standing in the way ? some payors that , for reasons ranging from lack of belief in its efficacy to those seemingly just out to save money , say no .\nfailure to maintain adequate device master records , as required by 21 cfr 820 . 181 . for example , the device master records for your manual , half - powered , and full - powered wheelchairs are incomplete because they do not include or refer to the location of production procedures . your firm has not established procedures for the assembly of manual wheelchair ( model # ss - 1 ) with folding frame ; assembly of half - powered wheelchair ( model # hps - 2 ) ; assembly of full - powered wheelchair ( model # ps - 2 ) ; and welding of the frame , and armrest assembly .\n\u201cmy physical therapist thought it would aid in my efforts to potentially walk again , \u201d says boenig , an attorney from houston , texas . \u201cwhile i never was able to walk in my \u2018everyday life\u2019 routines , i was able to use a walker with forearm platforms for about a quarter of a mile . i am convinced that regularly standing in my wheelchair helped with that effort . \u201d\nthe outstanding new levo c3 is a compact standing wheelchair which provides the ultimate in performance and manoeuvrability both on and off the road . fully crash tested , the c3 has four powered wheels which take curbs , ramps and rough ground in their stride . it ' s compact , agile , easy to operate and has an extremely efficient drive system . the c3 ' s compact design makes it ideal for use in narrow spaces and for easy transport and the sitting and standing unit comes with a new low shear system concept with separately adjustable length for back and legs .\nthe primary impairments are in the upper limbs . all athletes in these classes compete standing without support . the criteria for running and jumps are slightly different to the criteria for throws .\nthat\u2019s unfortunately true for some other payors as well . with multiple private insurance payors plus 56 medicaid programs in play , keeping track of all the different standing technology policies is challenging .\n\u201cin regard to medicaid and private payors , we are having great success in getting standing devices funded , \u201d morgan says . \u201chowever , there are still many funding sources that attempt to exclusively use medicare standards or even refer to standing as \u2018experimental or investigational\u2019 treatment . these erroneous types of denials are often overturned when a beneficiary follows through with their appeal rights . \u201d\nboenig has had an older model levo standing chair since 2002 and reflects on the milestones the chair has helped him conquer . \u201ci have used my standing feature to deliver speeches , dance , exercise , and even to exchange my wedding vows with my wife , \u201d he says . \u201ci think it has helped me to stay healthier , both mentally and physically . \u201d\nthe rehabilitation institute of chicago , recently renamed to shirley ryan abilitylab , has developed a new wheelchair that allows its users to switch between a sitting and standing positions while retaining the ability to move and steer the chair in any direction . the fully mechanical device uses bicycle chains to transfer power from a tank tread - like push bars to either the wheels or the system that lifts its user .\nstanders and standing aids give users the support they need to stand and allow their bones to bear their weight a little every day , managing density reduction and even strengthen them over time .\nas patients utilize the standing casings they will discover them to accompany an extensive variety of advantages that they will come to adore . these advantages are physical , as well as mental in nature .\nfortunately for chair dwellers , the development of a variety of standing and lifting wheelchairs in recent years is allowing us to upgrade to a bird\u2019s eye view within a matter of seconds . besides the higher vantage point , standing wheelchairs have been proven to promote a variety of health benefits including stronger bones , pressure relief , less spasticity , better digestion , increased lung capacity , and improved bowel and bladder control .\nat first glance , it looks like troy yoho , 47 , is using a segway to zip around hill air force base in northern utah , but the calibration contract manager is actually scooting around in a tek robotic mobilization device . created in 2012 , the tek rmd is designed solely for standing , and allows paraplegics and others with good upper body strength to get out of their wheelchair , stand and move around on smooth surfaces .\nselecting the right chair , especially for a first - time wheelchair user , can be confusing . it ' s always a good idea to work with an occupational therapist ( ot ) who has experience with various kinds of wheelchairs .\nfor a list of available cushions and seating systems see abledata or usa techguide , which offers reviews of many wheelchair - related products . it ' s best to work with a seating and positioning expert to pick the right product .\nwork or daily activities as cleaning , cooking and painting are just some of the activities , which can motivate the wheelchair user to stand . in short , there has to be other reasons to stand then \u201cjust\u201d the medical ones .\nt52 \u2013 athletes use their shoulder , elbow and wrist muscles for wheelchair propulsion . there is poor to full muscle power in the fingers with wasting of the intrinsic muscles of the hands . muscle power in the trunk is typically absent .\n- the ability to participate in different social activities in the upright position gives many wheelchair users better self - esteem and higher quality of life . and this is what all good therapists strive to give their clients , stated erik bergh .\naccording to a report by the rehabilitation engineering ad assistive technology society of north america ( resna ) , standing allows certain individuals to be more involved in activities of daily living that include cooking , cleaning and grooming .\nit is essential to consult with a licensed medical professional when you are first considering making a standing wheel chair to purchase . your doctor or occupational therapist needs to be closely involved with your selection and purchase process .\ncane arms are very basic arms for users who don ' t really need the arm for transferring or supporting a tray . these arms are simply to be elbow rests when sitting and can be used for weight shifting if the user outs the pressure towards the back of the armrest where it is stronger . the length of these arms will vary between wheelchair models . cane arms will often swing away to the side of the wheelchair and may flip back or be completely removable for sliding transfers . they can be adjusted for height but not quickly and may require tools to do so . once the height is set , it is usually left there and not changed unless the wheelchair cushion is changed and a different height is needed .\nt34 - athletes are generally affected in all four limbs but more in the lower limbs than the upper limbs . the arms and trunk demonstrate fair to good functional strength and near to able - bodied grasp , release and relatively symmetrical wheelchair propulsion .\nanother option , this one without batteries or motors , magicwheels , two - gear wheelchair wheels that have a lower gear for hills when you need it , with a click of the hub , at about a third the cost of power assist units .\nthere are many different types of wheelchair categories currently available on our website . each category has different models suited for different users . some of the chairs have fixed components , which makes them more suitable for people who are used to non - removable parts .\nthe adequacy of your firm\u2019s response cannot be determined at this time . your response references that three additional detailed assembly instructions will be completed in a long term project for the rest of the wheelchair models . the assembly instructions will be completed in 90 days .\ncorrect positioning when sitting and standing is very important for selecting the input method . if necessary , the c1000 sf can also be extended with alternative inputs . driving , seat adjustments and environment controls \u2013 all with one control system .\nt61 / f61 - t64 / f64 - the primary impairments are in the lower limbs and include only limb deficiency and leg length discrepancy . all athletes in these classes compete standing without support and they mush use prosthesis / es .\nwe partner with some of the world\u2019s most cutting - edge manufacturers to bring you the latest in crt innovations . from high performance wheels and hand protection to incredible standing devices , we can help you live life to the fullest .\nan everyday powered stand up wheelchair that lets children stand up on their own , giving them greater interaction , increased mobility , improved health and new independence . provides assistance to children who are unable to stand on their own and with limited arm and hand control .\nquantum rehab\u2019s ilevel is not a standing chair , but it is an elevating chair that allows you to drive around at normal speeds while elevated , and that\u2019s exactly what florida native and former police officer rich pollock , 36 , wanted .\nbetter mobility are the wheelchair page sponsors of variety club ' s website . the variety club childrens charity are an amazing charity who since 1988 have provided over 3700 mobility aids to children and young people across the uk including manual , powered and sports wheelchairs and buggies .\nthe drawback : they are not cheap and are heavy for an everyday chair . standing has physical benefits , too . it helps to prevent pressure sores , improves circulation and range of motion and , for some , reduces spasms and contractions .\nfixed armrests can be used on a wheelchair and it is the most common type of armrest available . flip back and removable armrests can be used to allow the user to be able to shift the component to allow them to transfer in and out of the chair easier .\nwheelchair batteries are sometimes the same as those used in the boating industry . if you pay for your own batteries out - of - pocket , you might save money by purchasing marine deep - cycle batteries . be sure and check with your chair manufacturer ' s specifications .\nsome manual chairs come with a power assist to activate the rising mechanism . some power chairs also enable the rider to rise to a standing position , with the advantage of eye - to - eye contact with others . see permobil or redman .\ngravity plays a huge role in how the body eliminates waste , but its ability to pull down on last night\u2019s dinner is hampered considerably when you\u2019re seated . standing allows the lower digestive system to work more efficiently , reducing constipation and improving regularity .\nt32 - athletes have moderate to severe co - ordination impairment affecting all four limbs and trunk , but usually with slightly more function on one side of the body or in the legs . function is affected so that throwing and wheelchair propulsion is difficult . trunk control is poor .\n2 . sport class allocation : system describes methods for dividing eligible athletes up into sport classes . the aim is that each class should consist of athletes who have impairments that cause approximately the same amount of activity limitation in the key athletic disciplines \u2013 running , wheelchair racing , jumps and throws .\nthe issue , perlich says , is that the medicaid program \u201csaid they\u2019d only cover one type of standing device , and they can\u2019t just pick and choose what they\u2019re going to cover . \u201d that resulted in the medicaid director sending out a letter , perlich says , \u201cso we\u2019re starting to see the changes in that . medicaids generally will cover standing devices . and it\u2019s generally always covered with the 0 - 21 [ year - old ] population , although it\u2019s also covered for adults . it just might take more work . \u201d\nthe most common type of chair would be the manual wheelchair . this type of chair is self - propelled , and it is not assisted by the use of a battery or an auto propelling system . this type of chair is suited for someone who has control over his or her upper limbs .\n\u201cthere\u2019s been research done about pressure sores and that people who stand have less pressure sores , which affects any full - time wheelchair user , \u201d rosen says . \u201ceverybody\u2019s susceptible to that , certainly more and more as you age . the more that you\u2019re in a chair , the higher your risks .\nare much more common for wheelchair users because they can be adjusted for different user arm lengths and cushion thicknesses . in addition to these benefits the adjustable height armrests can be quickly changed in height to extend under or over the top of a table or desk which eliminates the benefits offered by desk length arms .\n- the wheelchair user is motivated to stand by other reasons than the medical ones . this is very normal and human . i also know , i ought to eat better and to quit smoking but i don\u2019t . i need to have other reasons of social , economic or functional significance , explains eric bergh .\nbladder and kidney function also benefits thanks to gravity\u2019s pull . standing upright allows the bladder to empty itself more completely , lowering the risk of urinary tract infections . also , because the entire excretory system works better when vertical , the threat of kidney stones can also be reduced .\nweight shifting is done when the user pushes themselves up off the seat of the wheelchair to change their position slightly . everyone , with a disability or not , will weight shift somehow when sitting for a period of time . this action stimulates blood flow in the buttocks and reduces the chances of developing pressure sores .\nt33 - athletes have moderate to severe co - ordination impairment of three to four limbs , but typically have almost full functional control in the least impaired arm . forward propulsion of the wheelchair is impacted by significant asymmetry in arm action and / or very poor grasp and release in one hand and limited trunk movement .\nduring the purchase process , always inquire about warranties , servicing , delivery , and training of your standing chair . it is also beneficial to ask for references and / or names of prior purchasers and request approval to contact them about their personal experience with the chair model you are considering .\nwhile most people want arms on their wheelchairs they are not required and do in fact actually add to the base price of most models of wheelchairs . if the user decides they do not wish to have arms the purchaser can save anywhere from $ 50 . 00 to $ 250 . 00 on the cost of the wheelchair .\nan ambulatory person who only uses a wheelchair to go shopping doesn ' t have the same needs as a high - level quad who spends eighteen hours per day in a power chair , so it ' s important to fully understand your requirements and select the appropriate cushion , weighing the pros and cons of the different styles .\nare the most common and generally extend the full distance from the back canes of the seat frame to the front of the seat frame . full length arms give the user a larger area for gripping to support themselves during transfers and more support for arm mounted wheelchair trays . full length arms are available in both fixed height and adjustable height .\nthat\u2019s despite the fact that many potential benefits of standing , such as improvements in digestion and bowel / bladder function , \u201ccross every diagnosis , \u201d says lauren rosen , pt , mpt , msms , atp / sms , program coordinator at the motion analysis center , st . joseph\u2019s children\u2019s hospital of tampa .\naftermarket products ( i . e . frog legs ) are also available to add suspension to the front forks . these are very popular and have been approved for reimbursement by medicare . another key innovation is the use of super - light titanium in wheelchair frames . light is better for the shoulders . ti leads the pack in the u . s .\n\u201cfor students , if you think about being at physics lab in high school , you have high stools and you\u2019re up higher , \u201d she points out . \u201ci could not have done any of my dissecting in gross anatomy in college if i\u2019d had to be in a wheelchair ; none of the dissecting tables were accessible . think of how many counters there are in businesses : how do you have any of those jobs if you\u2019re sitting down ? if i\u2019m in a wheelchair that doesn\u2019t go any higher than my seat - to - floor height \u2014 which is 20\n, say 22\non top of a cushion \u2014 and i\u2019ve got a four - drawer file cabinet , i can only get into the two lower drawers . \u201d\npressure ulcer is one of the secondary diseases , which is paid a lot of attention today . pressure ulcers can be prevented by using pressure relieving cushions and by positioning the user correctly in the wheelchair . but the best way to prevent pressure ulcers is to avoid pressure . and the only position where you avoid pressure and have full blood circulation is when you are standing1 .\na very popular question that we hear daily is \u201cwhere can i apply for funding for my child\u2019s buggy / trike / wheelchair ? \u201d . unfortunately , there wasn\u2019t a comprehensive list of charities that you could approach for potential funding . to fix this we have spent some time putting together a list of the organisations that could possibly help you fund mobility equipment for your child .\nare not as common or as useful as adjustable height arms as the user ' s elbows , which the wheelchair arms are supposed to support for comfort , are not all the same height . arm lengths are , of course , longer on some people than others and even if they are the same length they may be different heights depending on the thickness of the cushion they use .\n\u201cwe\u2019ve had some really positive outcomes with medicaids that did not cover standing devices in the past , \u201d perlich says . \u201cthere has been a change specifically in ohio ; it was actually an ncart attorney that did an appeal . hopefully , we\u2019re starting to see some of that change now , and that was six to eight months ago . \u201d\n\u201cmy neighbor got a kick out of watching me chase my horses through sagebrush to get them back home , seated in my wheelchair , and strapped in good , \u201d says robert nedens , 65 , a c3 complete quad . nedens rides a redman chair chief 107 - zrx on his billings , montana , ranch , and has ridden redman chairs since leaving rehab after his injury in 2003 .\nwhen it comes to standing devices , this chair is at the top of the food chain . it comes standard with a mid wheel drive , full sit to stand power function , power tilting and reclining feature , a full control display , ergonomic leg rest support cushion , extendable arm support , full support harness , and a new power hydraulic system\nknowing a standing chair would not be feasible for his progressive disease , he decided to purchase a q6 2 . 0 with ilevel adjustable - base power chair from quantum rehab . the ilevel elevates up to 10 inches and moves 3 . 5 miles per hour while elevated , but should not be used on rough terrain \u2014 it\u2019s best used indoors .\nas creator of beyond - disabilities . org , steve ferreira , 27 , has spent the past 12 years speaking to over 500 regional high schools , colleges , churches , graduations and other venues to educate the public on the disabled population\u2019s unrecognized talents and inspire others with disabilities to realize their own potential . but working to encourage others left the seattle native neglecting his own health and long overdue for a new wheelchair .\nbut don\u2019t try the standing feature on a sharp incline , nedens warns . \u201cyou get on a steep enough hillside and it will tip over . i did that , and there was no damage to the chair or me . i just had to wait for someone to set me up , \u201d says nedens , who uses sip - and - puff to control the chair .\ninjured in 2013 at the t12 level , yoho decided to get a tek in february 2016 to gain the benefits of standing during his eight - hour work day . \u201ci stand approximately four hours a day in it , \u201d says the air force veteran . \u201cit keeps me off my back side from sitting all day and hopefully with less break down of my body . \u201d\nstanding allows heart and lungs to get a workout of their very own . the lungs can fill more fully , blood can flow more freely and the heart has to pump a little harder against the pull of gravity to push blood up from the trunk and legs . the temporary pressure relief can also reduce the soreness and risk of pressure ulcers that comes with prolonged sitting .\nf34 - athletes generally have moderate to severe hypertonia in both legs with significant difficulty in standing balance and walking . the arms and trunk demonstrate fair to good functional strength and near to full grasp , release and follow through for throws . poor fine co - ordination in the hands is common . hypertonia in the trunk and in the legs may result in mild limitations in throws .\nthere are also lots of options for wheels and tires , including innovations for performance , off - road traction and high style . a company called spinergy created a high performance line of wheelchair rims . they are light and stay true . the company recently brought out an innovative push rim . the soft rubber flexrim bridges between the rim and the tire , allowing for an easier , low impact push that protects hands and arms from impact .\n\u201cimmobility is extremely hard on the body , \u201d says amy morgan , pt , atp , national clinical education manager at permobil . \u201cand it doesn\u2019t take long to see the negative impact made by a lack of standing . we see this in new research looking at healthy adults who sit most of the day : despite a regular workout routine , they have negative health issues associated with prolonged sitting . \u201d\nthere may be other organizations on the state and local level that could provide assistance based on your needs or the needs of your loved one . take some time to research your options before getting discouraged . and , as always , if you have any questions about one of the many assistive standing devices we offer here at especial needs , don\u2019t hesitate to contact the product specialists in our customer service department .\npower chairs come in several basic styles . the traditional style looks like a beefed - up standard issue wheelchair , along with all the extra bulk of the batteries , motor and control systems . there are also platform - model power chairs with a more ordinary - looking seat or captain ' s chair fixed atop a power base . scooters come in three - and four - wheel configurations and are most often used by people who don ' t require them full - time .\nwe have covered powered wheelchairs with standing features in the past . electric sit / stand wheelchairs are expensive and because of the batteries required they are large and heavy . there are other manual wheelchairs that let the user stand for conversation or to perform a task , but the current models on the market require the users to sit down to move . the cbm chair is designed for use by anyone with mobility - limiting disabilities .\nthe levo c3 power chair features dual drive , meaning both the front and mid wheels are powered . it\u2019s built to take on outdoor terrain , but only in the sitting position \u2014 the standing function should only be employed on solid , flat , level and obstacle - free surfaces . in a seated position , the c3 is also able to climb up to 4 - inch curbs allowing the user to bypass many curb cuts completely .\nevolutionary biologists \u2014 as well as parents of infants nearing their first birthdays \u2014 know that a trait that distinguishes humans from most animals is our bipedal , upright position . but it doesn\u2019t take a science degree to know that standing is deeply significant to human beings . we stand when our national anthem plays , and when a bride walks down the aisle . we take a stand for what we believe in , and stand with friends in difficult times .\nstanding is so deeply rooted in us that even people outside the industry are talking about it . do an internet search for \u201coffice sitting danger , \u201d and you\u2019ll find a slew of stories with such headlines as \u201cdangers of being glued to your chair\u201d ( u . s . news & world report , october 2012 ) , \u201cthe most dangerous thing you\u2019ll do all day\u201d ( men\u2019s health , march 2011 ) and \u201c7 ways sitting will kill you\u201d ( popular science , february 2013 ) .\njust as bone density drops with a lack of weight bearing , muscle strength in the trunk and legs degrade with inactivity , causing poor posture , neck and joint soreness , back pain and muscle fatigue . with the support of a stander or standing frame , an individual is allowed to work the muscles in both their core and lower extremities more effectively than they can while sitting . with daily activity , one can reduce and manage the rate of atrophy in those areas and elevate their overall comfort level .\n\u201ci received my old wheelchair about 15 years ago when i was in middle school . needless to say , it was falling apart and i needed a new one , \u201d says ferreira , who has cerebral palsy . \u201ci had been having back problems from my old chair , and my therapist thought the ability to stand would improve my overall health , as well as help me to reach things when i worked . \u201d ferreira decided on a permobil f5 corpus vs , which has four power seat functions \u2014 tilt , recline , power leg rests and a seat elevator \u2014 plus the ability to stand ."]}
{"id": 55964, "summary": [{"text": "companisto is an international equity-based crowdfunding website .", "topic": 38}, {"text": "it was founded by the lawyers david rhotert and tamo zwinge in june 2012 , in berlin .", "topic": 32}, {"text": "investments are between 5 and 500,000 euros per investor with no limit on how much funding a startup can raise .", "topic": 39}, {"text": "companisto allows investors to invest in startups .", "topic": 39}, {"text": "in return , they become shareholders and are entitled to a share of any profits , as well as potentially benefiting from an exit .", "topic": 24}, {"text": "companisto has over 70.000 investors from 92 countries . ", "topic": 16}], "title": "companisto", "paragraphs": ["companisto is very selective platform . what advice would you give to startups wanting to apply to crowdfund through companisto ?\ncompanisto ' s managing director , david rhotert , currently has an approval rating of 52 % . companisto ' s primary competitors are\nowler has collected 13 screenshots of companisto ' s website since jun 2014 . the latest companisto website design screenshot was captured in sep 2017 .\ncompanisto provides equity - based crowdfunding platform for start - ups and real estate in europe . companisto was founded in 06 / 2012 . companisto ' s headquarters is located in berlin , other , ca 12249 . companisto ' s managing director , david rhotert , curren . . .\ncompanisto on twitter :\nneue # investmentchance auf @ companisto : # ecommerce - # startup ambico betreibt onlinshops f\u00fcr wohnambiente . profil \u2b07\ufe0f urltoken\ncompanisto provides equity - based crowdfunding platform for start - ups and real estate in europe . companisto ' s headquarters is in berlin , other . david rhotert is the managing director of companisto . companisto ' s main competitors are crowdcube , seedrs and syndicate room . as of may 2018 , companisto has 34 . 2k fans on facebook and 2 . 7k followers on twitter .\nthe owler community has estimated the number of employees of companisto to be one .\ncompanisto currently has 2 , 745 followers on twitter . as of march 2014 companisto had 1 , 008 followers . that ' s a 172 percent increase in 3 years\ncompanisto currently has 34 , 244 fans on facebook . as of february 2015 companisto had 25 , 608 fans . that ' s a 33 percent increase in 3 years\nweissenhaus hits \u20ac5 million . increases max crowdfunding raise to \u20ac7 . 5 million on companisto\nthe owler community has estimated the revenue of companisto to be less than $ 1m .\ncompanisto on twitter :\nsave - the - date : # companisto @ startup camp berlin 2017 # scb17 . 7 . + 8 . 4 . . . . mit @ ralfd\u00fcmmel . urltoken\nbased in berlin , germany , companisto was launched by david rhotert and tamo zwinge in june 2012 .\ncompanisto is focusing on innovative start - ups or real estate projects whose business model distinguishes them from competition .\ndavid rhotert is the managing director of companisto and specializes in consulting start - ups as an independent lawyer .\nseedrs is companisto ' s # 2 competitor . seedrs was founded in 2009 , and its headquarters is in london , england . seedrs is in the mortgage finance field . seedrs has 60 more employees than companisto .\ncompanisto , a leading investment crowdfunding platform based in berlin , has shared data captured by a . . .\nin total , five out of 38 startups financed through companisto have been declared bankrupt during the survey period . the capital invested in these five startups amounts to 5 . 57 % of the total capital invested through companisto .\nwe sat down with companisto founders david rhotert and tamo zwinge to get the scoop on the launch of their new pan - european platform , their take on future of crowdfunding and advice for those interested in crowdfunding through companisto .\n2016 marked a strong year for berlin - based crowdfunding platform companisto . founded in 2012 by tamo . . .\ncrowdcube is seen as one of companisto ' s top competitors . crowdcube was founded in exeter , england } in 2010 . crowdcube is in the diversified financial services industry . compared to companisto , crowdcube generates $ 6 . 1m more revenue .\nsyndicate room is companisto ' s # 3 rival . syndicate room is headquartered in cambridge , england , and was founded in 2011 . syndicate room operates in the diversified investment services industry . syndicate room generates \u221e % the revenue of companisto .\nmeinespielzeugkiste ( mytoybox ) , a children ' s toys sharing platform , has retuned to companisto for a s . . .\napart from increases in value , companisto has also seen a 45 % return that was paid out when berlin startup 5 cups and some sugar bought back its shares . moreover , in 2014 , an investor made an offer for the crowd\u2019s shares in companisto , offering a 100 % return . finally , real estate project weissenhaus paid out interest of 4 % to companisto investors in july 2015 .\ntamo zwinge is the managing director of companisto and worked as a lawyer in the large international law firm cms hasche sigle in the areas of company law , corporate transactions , and private clients for several years . because of his expertise , tamo is specifically responsible for the legal structure of companisto and the continuous optimization of the companisto model in terms of follow - up financing by venture capital companies .\nnot surprisingly kumpan ' s \u00fcber cool e - scooter is on fire on companisto . now entering its second week , . . .\nfor the calculation of value increases , companisto also took account of the cases of bankruptcy since the launch of companisto . in total , five out of 38 start - ups financed through companisto ( sponsorun , sportrade , zapitano , sommelier priv\u00e9 and fotovio ) have declared bankruptcy . the capital invested in these five start - ups amounts to 5 . 57 % of the total capital invested through companisto . \u201cif one compares these percentages to the usual bankruptcy rates within the venture capital industry , they are very low , \u201d cited zwinge in the report .\non the international platform companisto . com , start - ups that address a global audience or plan their internationalization in the near future will have an ideal starting point . they will be able to present themselves to a wide , international audience in no time and to find investors and multipliers via companisto .\nin september 2015 , companisto published a performance monitor . for this purpose , the platform analyzed the development of share values of the companisto start - ups between june 2012 and 28 august 2015 . the performance monitor can be found here . live campaigns include triprebel , trademachines , with sawade , wemovo and nodna overfunding .\n@ companisto is germany ' s leading equity - based # crowdfunding platform for # startups . participate from \u20ac100 upwards ! # vc # financing # investing # crowdinvesting\nthe investments are provided and issued by the individual companies . companisto is neither the provider nor the issuer of the investments , but solely the internet service platform .\nat companisto you can find the capital and that assistance with marketing that you have been looking for to get your start - up to the next level . in addition , you will have exclusive access to the companisto network with over 70 , 000 companists and well - respected cooperation partners who will help you on your way .\nwe want to attract the best and brightest entrepreneurs in europe and link them up with investors from all over the world . we already have renowned investors involved in companisto , which demonstrates that our vetting processes ensures that only the strongest candidates make it on to our platform . more than 1 , 000 start - ups have applied to companisto so far , with only 25 making it through our rigorous selection process . moreover , we want to provide you with all the information you need in order to make an informed judgment about the investment potential of a company on companisto .\nsince companisto\u2019s launch two years ago , more than 15 , 600 investments totaling over \u20ac4 . 5 million have been made by its investors or \u201ccompanists\u201d . the platform has a 100 % success rate for startups that chose to crowdfund through its platform . companies that have been funded through companisto include frozen yoghurt chain wonderpots and healthy snack delivery service bitebox . bitbox had 1298 investors , which the crowdfunding platform claims is a record number for european crowd investing . not all startups are welcome to fund through companisto , however . the platform has a strict selection process that requires its applicants to provide detailed business plans , financial projections and a video .\nto date , companisto has hosted 51 financing rounds for various projects , ranging from a 360\u00b0 panoramic ball camera and the record - breaking luxury weissenhaus hotel to an e - bike that looks like a normal racing bike . in 2014 and 2015 alone , investors on companisto invested more than \u20ac20 million in young start - ups . consequently , investors on companisto are already among the most active providers of venture capital in germany ; only semi - public high - tech gr\u00fcnderfonds ( a german tech start - up fund ) and the investment company o f ibb berlin ( a public development bank ) have conducted more financing rounds ( source : bvk ) .\nto date , as many as 78 . 57 % of equity crowdfunding campaigns on companisto have already been co - financing rounds during or prior to which angel investors or venture capital companies invested in the start - ups .\nto date , 41 , 628 companisto investors have invested over 22 , 834 , 625 in capital during the platform\u2019s 49 campaigns . current featured live campaigns include mycouchbox , wemovo , sawande , returbo , nodna and naturbursche .\ncompanisto is a community of likeminded individuals with a pioneering mindset whose goal is to pave the way for innovation and entrepreneurship through investment and dedication and , when successful in these pursuits , earn a return on their investment .\ncompanisto is an equity crowdinvesting platform for startups . it enables investors to participate in the funding of companies with an investment of their choice , and in return share profits and increases in value of the startup or property .\nthe total value of the start - ups financed through companisto has increased from \u20ac83 . 51 million to \u20ac102 . 92 million . this corresponds to a 23 . 24 % increase in value over a three - year period .\ninvestors who purchase weissenhaus shares on companisto will receive a fixed interest rate of 4 % per year plus increases in the value of the property . investments are guaranteed by a land charge on the property and by buettner\u2019s private assets .\nstay up to date on your investments : from companisto\u2019s broad range of diverse investments , to the payment process , down to the investment contract \u2013 everything\u2019s done online , making it easy and convenient to stay on top of things .\nas you might know , companisto is already among the biggest equity - based crowdfunding platforms in europe . by now , investors from 39 different countries are participating in innovative start - ups . together , you have invested more than 4 , 600 , 000 euros in 26 successful financing rounds . for almost two years , the whole team has been working passionately on the improvement of companisto . but only you , the companists , made this development possible in the first place .\nrhotert : our structure for follow - up financing is also very important for investors . if you invest in a company , you want to know that this company has the opportunity to grow quick and , in many cases , the company will need additional money . this is a really strong usp for companisto . also the fact that we have a really big community with very diverse and young people that invest into the companisto startups . that is also very valuable for the company .\nwindkraft bringt doch was : ein zufriedenes # startup + zufriedene # investoren ! # mowea hat seine # finanzierungsrunde auf # companisto erfolgreich abgeschlossen ! gro\u00dfer dank an alle , die in die kleine # windkraftanlage voll power investiert haben . # crowdinvesting # crowdfunding urltoken\nin only a few days , investors on the equity crowdfunding platform companisto , invested almost \u20ac1 . 8 million in the superlative five - star resort weissenhaus grand village resort & spa situated by the baltic sea . the offer on companisto launched earlier this month and it rocketed to over \u20ac200 , 000 immediately showing solid investor interest . the campaign for this luxury resort was initiated by wealthy investor jan henric buettner . this type of offer may become one of the largest real estate crowdfunding campaigns in europe to date .\n\u201cfor the past 17 months , companisto has been raising more capital from the crowd than any of its direct competitors every single month . we are proud to have raised more than \u20ac25 million within only three and a half years . there are only very few equity crowdfunding platforms worldwide that have achieved this . in germany , austria , and switzerland , we have become the first platform to do so , \u201d observed companisto managing director tamo zwinge , who co - founded the platform with david rhotert in 2011 .\nthe total value of the start - ups financed through companisto has increased from \u20ac83 . 51 million to \u20ac102 . 92 million over the last three years . companisto calculated the current company values based on the valuations used during the most recent follow - up financing rounds . the result was a 23 . 24 % increase in value . in addition to the company value of the start - ups , the value of the investors\u2019 shares has also increased by 15 . 32 % on average . the shares from 2012 have seen the most significant increase in value , that is , an average increase of 87 . 60 % . if one converts the increases in share value to annual values , the average annual increase in value of a companisto portfolio amounts to 8 . 50 % .\nrobert kunz studied business administration at the university of potsdam with a special focus on start - up and innovation management , financing / banks , and controlling . the portfolio manager at companisto , he is responsible for start - up controlling , deal flow , and partnerships .\nthe top 10 competitors in companisto ' s competitive set are crowdcube , seedrs , syndicate room , invesdor , fundedbyme , seedmatch , bankerbay , funding circle , funding tree and bankless24 . together they have raised over 719 . 9m between their estimated 1 . 0k employees .\nthe report also includes data on the economic impact of the companisto start - ups . these start - ups have created a total of 278 jobs , are generating \u20ac9 . 76 million in annual revenues , and are providing 1 . 66 million customers with their products and services .\nso far , companisto has only offered investments in young companies , but the platform is now offering an entirely new class of assets . investors will thus be able to add another asset class to their portfolio in order to diversify it . at the same time , companisto is demonstrating that equity - based crowdfunding is also suitable for the realization of large projects and for investments in businesses that are not considered start - ups . moreover , an investment in weissenhaus offers calculable annual returns and payouts and is thus a true alternative to other investments in times of low interest rates .\ncompanisto , an equity - based crowdfunding platform headquartered in berlin , announced today the launch of its new pan - european crowdfunding platform . the new english - language website will begin accepting applications from startups across europe and will give investors from non - german speaking countries the opportunity to cash in .\nin regard to the structure of the shares , weissenhaus and companisto have paid particular attention to putting investors , the owner , and his co - investor andreas von blottnitz on an equal footing and completely harmonizing their interests without any hidden costs , e . g . , for banks or investment companies .\nrhotert : we\u2019re looking for such entrepreneurs who are highly motivated and really passionate about their business . if these entrepreneurs also have a promising and scalable business model , we have a solid base to talk about setting up an equity - based crowdfunding campaign on companisto . so , you need to have a ) a highly scalable business and b ) be highly motivated and passionate .\nthe company information published on the companisto website is provided solely by the companies . the projections made by the companies do not guarantee successful development of the company in the future . consequently , crowdfunding investments are suitable only for those investors who can cope with the risk of a total loss of the capital invested . investors make their own independent investment decisions and bear all risks themselves .\nprior to joining companisto , he served as an advisor to university of potsdam spin - offs and supported these companies in business model development and financial matters during the early company stage . afterward , robert founded his own spin - off company . this company , which rewarded people for increased exercise through an automatic tracking app , helped robert gain experience of developing a tech start - up .\ncompanisto , the leading equity crowdfunding platform in germany , austria , and switzerland with an annual financing volume of \u20ac12 million , has published information on the business development of start - ups financed through its platform for the first time . the platform has analyzed the development of share values between june 2012 and 28 august 2015 and compiled a report released today in english , crowdinvesting performance monitor ( embedded below ) .\n\u201cequity crowdfunding has seen strong growth over the past three years . thus far , however , performance data have not been publicly available . we want to solve this problem through our report , \u201d commented tamo zwinge , who is the co - founder and managing director of companisto together with david rhotert . \u201cin doing so , we intend to make the performance of crowdfunded start ups as transparent as possible . \u201d\n\u201cin many cases , other investors validated the business model of the start - ups financed on companisto . for each euro invested by the crowd , the start - ups received more than two euros from other investors such as venture capital companies , angel investors , or banks , \u201d says tamo zwinge . \u201cby now , equity crowdfunding has become a vital element in venture - capital financing for innovative companies . \u201d\nas companisto ' s campaign manager , cihan is responsible for successfully implementing equity - based crowdfunding campaigns on companisto . he advises start - ups from the planning phase to the launch of their campaigns and always has the investors ' interests in mind . cihan also ensures the smooth coordination between the creative and content management teams prior to the start of campaigns . cihan is a trained marketing and communication specialists and studied business administration at berlin ' s university of applied sciences for engineering and economics . he ' s a digital native and has gained experience at many different agencies in the area of website , mobile , and e - mail marketing . throughout these positions , cihan also worked in finance and content management departments . what ' s more , he has many years of experience in customer service as well as in coordinating internal teams as a project manager .\ncompanisto , the german market leader in equity crowdfunding , has now become the first equity crowdfunding platform in germany , austria , and switzerland to raise a total of over \u20ac25 million . globally , equity crowdfunding is growing rapidly . this type of financing , based on private individuals\u2019 teaming up and investing in start - ups online , has turned into a major source of financing for german start - ups and growth companies over the last three years .\nrhotert : what is very interesting too is that we started , because we saw a lack of venture capital in the early stages of companies . but now we realize that many startups apply to companisto since the marketing effect is so big when they are presented on this platform . they want to win supporters who will give them honest feedback , which is also valuable for any startup to launch its product . it is interesting that this marketing part is as strong as the financial part for most of the startups .\nanother point is that , for us , when choosing the startup companies that are on companisto , it is quality over quantity . we are not having 20 to 30 deals at the same time but only two to four that are really of the highest quality . we have had over 1 , 000 applications since we have launched , and we only choose 25 . and if you are looking for the best startup companies , then you cannot limit your focus to just germany . you have to look at all of europe .\nzwinge : one important piece of information is that david and i were both lawyers from major international law firms from the sectors of venture capital and mergers and acquisitions . so we are very familiar with structuring venture capital financing rounds . that is why , right from the beginning , the whole shareholding model of companisto was structured so that it would be compatible with vc follow - up financing rounds . and for most startups , it is , of course , very important to not only get crowdfunding but then be able to get follow - up financing rounds through vcs in order to grow quickly .\nzwinge : that is a really interesting question , since there is really no average investor . it is possible to invest as little as \u20ac5 and up to \u20ac100 , 000 - a huge range . you have a huge range of people who invest for different reasons . you have professional investors or even business angels who really like the companisto deals so much that they invest \u20ac25 , 000 or \u20ac10 , 000 everytime there is a startup presented on the platform . you also have students who build up their portfolios with as little investment as \u20ac50 eur . there is really no average investor but simply a very broad range of people .\nzwinge : in the last one to two years , there has definitely been quite a big evolution in the professionalism of equity - based crowdfunding platforms . this is still a very new industry . i still think that we are at the very beginning of a long evolution , because equity - based crowdfunding is interesting for a very broad range of people - that we already see on companisto . but i do think that most people in europe and across the world still do not know that there is such a thing as equity - based crowdfunding . if you bring together its potential , then you will see totally different amounts of invested capital on platforms .\nzwinge : when we started companisto in june 2012 , our platform was always entirely in german . we were anticipating , of course , investors from germany and , to some degree , from switzerland and austria . but the interesting thing to see was that we had investors from 32 countries . so it must have been the very interesting startup companies that we had on the platform that people were investing in even from countries that are non - german speaking . for us , it was the next logical step to say that , since there was such a large demand from investors from all around the world - from places like hong kong , singapore and australia , we would build up an english version of our website to truly allow everyone to invest .\n2012 , a cool summer evening in berlin : patrick ulmer , ingo schr\u00f6der , andr\u00e9 kramp , eike pazulla , and moritz weeger asked themselves the question : what\u2019s the easiest way to get a cup of tea that suits your individual tastes ? the five founders wanted to find out : they launched their start - up 5 cups and some suguar with the mission of bringing custom tea to the masses . after one year , their first recorded sales figures exceeded their expectations . in their pursuit of additional growth , they they offered investors on companisto a fith of their company : 742 companists jumped at the opportunity to become a part of the start - up and invested \u20ac300 , 000 . by march 2012 , the investors bought back their shares , and the investors received a 45 % return . shortly thereafter , a large company from the tea industry got on board . and 5 cups and some sugar ? the berlin - based crew is still firmly anchored in the tea business .\nbe an energy hero ! the hanover , germany - based energieheld is a new platform that helps property owners save money through energy efficiency . \uf0b7 energieheld digitizes craftsman businesses by providing independent information on energy - efficiency modernization and connecting customers with craftsmen . taking advantage of the surge in interest in energy transition and efficiency , energieheld has listed on companisto . to date , the platform has surpassed its initial threshold goal by securing over 130 , 215\u20ac from over 247 investors , including respected investors martin sinner and robert gentz ; energieheld now seeks to raise 500 , 000\u20ac . digitization of craftsman businesses and energy - efficiency modernization of buildings are two markets that the platform expects to see strong growth . according to energieheld , 40 % of energy consumption is due to buildings in germany , which is far more than the energy consumed by traffic . people who modernize their buildings , for instance by installing more efficient heating systems , modern windows , better insulation , and solar systems , save money every month and help protect the environment . enter energieheld .\nnot all start - ups are founded in the garage : when it comes to doxter , the booking platform for doctor\u2019s appointments , the founders first started out in a bare office located in suburban berlin . financed through an exist founder\u2019s grant , nikolaos swoch , dr . ron lehnert , kai rubarth , julian hoffmann , and marius eike ehrlinger developed their platform together at edge of germany\u2019s buzzing captial . through long hours and a unified vision , they were able to turn their idea into reality : in 2012 , the start - up opted to carry out a financing round through companisto , making it the first start - up on the site . it didn\u2019t take long for martin sinner , serial entrepreneur and founder of idealo , among other projects , to recognize the potential of doxter and make his own investments . four years after its foundation , the start - up was purchased by its luxumburg - based competitor , doctena and is now conquering the market for booking doctor\u2019s appointments . after four years , the companists received a six - figure payout . doxter went from an exist - supported start - up to the largest provider for booking doctor\u2019s appointments .\nmore than one - third of companies ( 36 % ) have already adopted hosted voip services . this number will almost certainly increase as more companies become aware of this alternative to traditional phone services and equipment . after all , hosted voip is cost effective , more feature - rich , and infinitely more scalable than plain old telephone systems ( pots ) or on - premise pbxs . however , choosing a hosted voip provider is not without an element of risk . not all providers are alike , nor are their services . with all the buzz about voip , you need to be conscious of the following six criteria before signing the contract .\nleading hosted voip solutions require very little equipment to be installed . all you typically need is an ip phone , a voice gateway device , and a voice router ( both of which sit on your network ) . choose a hosted voip provider that offers the choice of either a self - installation process or professional help with the deployment . choosing the professional help typically includes a technical professional who does the actual installation as well as an account or project manager . this manager will be your liaison to the company and ensure everything goes smoothly .\nonce the hosted voip system is installed , administering it should be easy . your provider should offer a simple online portal that requires little training and allows you to add new users / extensions , order new features , and get straightforward answers .\nyour hosted voip system is likely to be the most important technology tool in your company . you need it to be both reliable and secure . leading hosted voip providers will proactively monitor the network 24 / 7 to ensure the network performs as promised \u2013 this is where the qos comes in \u2013 and that you can get support whenever needed , even in the middle of the night . the system should offer security safeguards ; monitoring user logins to prevent hacking and ensuring passwords provided during equipment registration and configuration adhere to industry standards and are encrypted during use . given this list of network reliability and security requirements , choosing a provider that owns the network that delivers your hosted voip service just makes sense . there is a clear separation between providers who provide this integrated solution and those who require you to bring your own bandwidth ( byob ) . since this solution is fully managed by the provider , it simplifies your service response by calling just one provider in the event of an outage or issue .\nhosted voip services are more cost effective than traditional services . still , make sure there are no hidden charges to surprise you when the bill arrives . for instance , some providers might not include out - of - network calls in their \u201cunlimited calling\u201d bundles . always read the fine print before choosing a vendor .\nhosted voip has been around since the late 1990s , but for some providers it\u2019s a fairly new offering . choose a vendor with a solid history of experience and a proven track record , and take the time to ensure you\u2019ve picked a financially solid player .\nmake sure your hosted voip provider has a plan for disaster recovery in case of a flood , earthquake , or other disaster . do not assume the voip provider will provide this plan . you need to make sure you won\u2019t be stranded without voice services at a time when you need it most .\nalthough some of the phone services you need for your business may seem obvious , many hosted voip providers leave out basic services such as call forwarding . make sure you understand exactly what is offered with your plan . the most popular features are auto attendant , internet fax , conferencing , and call recording . be sure to ask about seat types . every function in your business is different , and your phone system should address that . for example , a receptionist may have different needs than the warehouse and the conference room . your voip provider should address these needs with hardware and feature packages that simplify your purchase and offer cost savings .\nhosted voip can be a great option that saves your business money while giving you a plethora of features that your previous phone system lacked . but not all hosted voip providers will give you the reliability , control , and responsiveness you need . dig beneath the surface to ensure you\u2019re getting all the features you need .\ncollectively , we are taking the next step now . we are proud and happy to announce that today , on monday , 10 march 2014 , we are launching a pan - european platform for equity - based crowdfunding \u2013 urltoken \u2013 to support start - up teams from all over the continent . our goal is to attract the best and most promising entrepreneurs from all over europe and to connect them with investors throughout the world .\nthe new english - language site will allow submissions from any business based in europe and investments from anywhere in the world , making it a unique offer in the equity - based crowdfunding space .\nbased in berlin , germany , we have previously concentrated solely on the german - speaking market . since its launch in 2012 , the platform has seen over 15 , 600 investments with a total of more than \u20ac 4 . 6m , already securing its place as one of the leading equity - based crowdfunding platforms in europe .\nstart - ups can apply for equity - based crowdfunding by sending an executive summary / one - pager to startups @ urltoken .\nhallo marc , und danke f\u00fcr deine netten worte ! wir geben deinen . . .\nsehr sch\u00f6n , weiter so ! wenn das rechte fenster auf dem screenshot . . .\nhallo philip , wir haben erste erfahrungen mit einem prototyp - werkzeug . . .\nhallo till , sind da schon genauere pl\u00e4ne f\u00fcr die produktion der . . .\nthe acquisition of this asset involves considerable risks and can lead to the complete loss of the assets used .\nservice hours mo - fr 9 a . m . - 7 p . m .\ni accept the terms and conditions and the privacy policy and i have read and understood the information requirements sheet in accordance with finvermv .\nweissenhaus grand village & spa raises over \u20ac1 . 7m on compansito | crowdfund insider\nsituated in the middle of nature , directly by the baltic sea , and only 100 km north of hamburg , a village that has existed for more than 400 years has been turned into a superlative luxury resort \u2013 weissenhaus grand village resort & spa \u2013 over the last nine years .\nmore than 40 historic buildings ranging from a castle and a reeds barn to a boathouse have been extensively restored on a 75 hectare property . as previously reported , buettner had enjoyed visiting weissenhaus as a child . he recently decided to purchase the property , including the village , and restore it back to its grandeur .\nbuettner , made a name for himself as early as in the 80s , when he was involved in the mobile telephony license at axel springer verlag ( a major german publishing house ) . in the 90s , he supervised the development of aol europe and later became the ceo of aol germany among other things . afterward , buettner moved to the u . s . and created a group of international venture capital funds ( bv capital / e . ventures ) , which has invested an amount of more than $ 1 billion to date . he is an advocate of this new type of investment that connects interested investors and exciting projects in a simple way not requiring any brokers , banks , or funds .\nbuettner has invested roughly \u20ac 65 million so far ; this amount came mostly from his personal assets . not only has he adopted new approaches in the construction and operation of the grand village resort , but also in its financing , with the crowdfunding campaign that will enable investors to participate in a project of this magnitude for the first time and to call a share of weissenhaus their own .\nbuettner explained , \u201cwhen i went to the u . s . with the idea of becoming a venture capitalist in 1997 , this form of corporate financing was still very new in germany . the same applies to crowdfunding and equity - based crowdfunding today . it is my personal concern to change this situation because it is high time that entrepreneurs and private investors , particularly in germany , interacted directly with each other without having to rely on outdated bank or investment company structures . \u201d\nrps hotel holdings secures $ 3 . 1m through earlyshares offering for virginia courtyard marriott property\n\u201cit\u2019s a positive sign that the crowd is so active in germany , given that we germans are generally regarded as risk averse , \u201d zwinge added . while equity crowdfunding offers high potential returns , it always involves the risk of losing the entire investment . \u201cit\u2019s nice to see that there are also many venturesome people in germany who believe that a small start - up may eventually turn into something big and that it\u2019s worthwhile to be part of this development from the beginning . \u201d\nthe value of the investors\u2019 shares has increased by 15 . 32 % on average .\nthe shares from 2012 have seen the most significant increase in value , that is , an average increase of 87 . 60 % .\nfor each euro invested by the crowd , the startups received more than two euros from other investors such as venture capital companies , angel investors , or banks .\neconomic impact of the start - ups : the start - ups have created a total of 278 jobs , generated total annual revenues of \u20ac9 . 76 million , and reached 1 . 66 million customers .\neconomic impact of start - ups : annual revenues of \u20ac9 . 76m and 1 . 66m customers\n\u201cthese figures illustrate that crowdfunded start - ups are making a positive contribution to the overall economy , \u201d tamo zwinge says .\nase ' s fully automated system records whole trains and trucks during continuous operation and saves companies error - prone manual . . .\nitravel enables travellers to combine and book the components of their trip conveniently through artificial intelligence and . . .\nmeadow robotics was founded as a robotics startup in 2017 and has already developed its first product , the range robot .\nwith a community of over 86 , 000 investors , we\u2019re the number one platform for investing in start - ups and high - growth companies .\ntrust can only be gained through transparency and fairness . we always aim to make sure that our offer remains balanced and understandable .\nwith a minimum investment threshold of \u20ac100 , everyone has a chance to build their individual portfolio .\nwe aim to provide financing for companies that offer exceptional and sustainable ideas , and that\u2019s why we look for founders that seek to turn this vision into reality .\n\u201ceasy , straight - forward , and everything explained . investing this way is fun . \u201d\n\u201can easy , straight - forward and comfortable solution for investing venture capital . contact is always friendly and the processes run quickly . i like being a customer here . \u201c\n\u201ca good selection of start - ups ; realistic financial goals ; honest company information ; good updates . \u201d\nwe ' ve detected that javascript is disabled in your browser . would you like to proceed to legacy twitter ?\n.\nnur innovationsf\u00f6rderung und gr\u00fcndermut fehlen noch , dann ist die liste vollst\u00e4ndig .\nvodafone - chef hannes ametsreiter fordert mehr innovationsgeist in deutschland . das ganze interview mit ihm lest ihr hier :\nfeiert die besten gr\u00fcnderinnen und gr\u00fcnder der hauptstadtregion \u2013 f\u00fcnf teams k\u00f6nnen sich \u00fcber insgesamt 27 . 000 euro preisgeld freuen . alle infos :\n# mondaymotivation mit # crowdtastisch \u2026 nichts ist in stein gemei\u00dfelt , auch nicht der\nschlechte\nstart in die woche . mach einen guten draus ! # motivation # letsdothis # innovation # startup # inspiration # quotes # monday urltoken\nwir waren gestern zu besuch beim @ bmvi zum # 3rdbmvipitch - trotz tropischer temperaturen haben die 21 teams alles gegeben , um mit ihren ideen deutschland in fahrt zu bringen . herzlichen gl\u00fcckwunsch an die gewinner . blickfeld . # mobilit\u00e4t # verkehr # mfund # startups # founders urltoken\nab wann gilt man eigentlich als querulant ? wie spricht man seinen urlaubsanspruch an ? und feiert man eigentlich noch einstand ? antworten kriegt ihr bei uns ! heute mit @ cringlenet , @ rollsroycedeu , @ dietechniker und @ bundesdruckerei bei \u201e @ zeitcampus im gespr\u00e4ch\u201c . @ tkinberlinbb urltoken\ntwitter may be over capacity or experiencing a momentary hiccup . try again or visit twitter status for more information .\nyou can add location information to your tweets , such as your city or precise location , from the web and via third - party applications . you always have the option to delete your tweet location history . learn more\nhere ' s the url for this tweet . copy it to easily share with friends .\nby embedding twitter content in your website or app , you are agreeing to the twitter developer agreement and developer policy .\nnot on twitter ? sign up , tune into the things you care about , and get updates as they happen .\nthis timeline is where you\u2019ll spend most of your time , getting instant updates about what matters to you .\nhover over the profile pic and click the following button to unfollow any account .\nwhen you see a tweet you love , tap the heart \u2014 it lets the person who wrote it know you shared the love .\nthe fastest way to share someone else\u2019s tweet with your followers is with a retweet . tap the icon to send it instantly .\nadd your thoughts about any tweet with a reply . find a topic you\u2019re passionate about , and jump right in .\nsign up for a free crunchbase account to follow and track organizations you care about .\nterms of service | privacy policy | \u00a9 2018 crunchbase inc . all rights reserved .\ndescriptive keyword for an organization ( e . g . saas , android , cloud computing , medical device )\nthis field describes an organization ' s most recent funding status ( e . g . early stage venture , late stage venture , m & a )\nlast funding round type ( e . g . series a , seed , private equity )\ntransaction name : auto - generated name of transaction ( e . g . angel - uber )\nthe last two weeks have been a bit calmer than at the beginning of the campaign , but there is nevertheless still some news to report since our last update .\nthe number of the \u201egr\u00fcn vermittelt\u201c tariffs brokered has increased markedly . the figure is now no longer the 800 stated in the video , but over 1200 . the \u201egr\u00fcn versichert\u201c personal vehicle tariff was made available to selected brokers three weeks ago and although we are not currently in the car - changing season , more than 20 units have already been brokered in these first three weeks .\ntwo of the media titles with the widest readership in the world of insurance , the insurance monitor , and the insurance journal , reported on gr\u00fcn versichert . insurance brokers interested in the tariffs have again been getting in touch with us as result of these reports and have been requesting further information . you can find the news articles here :\nanother fortunate consequence of this coverage was that companies from the world of insurance were made aware of the fact that gr\u00fcn versichert is on the search for investors ; investors , who have now been in touch with us .\nwe have made a significant step forward in the ongoing due diligence process and must now check whether we can meet the required conditions and / or whether we wish to fulfil them .\ninvestments in crowdfunding projects offer great opportunities , but they are risk investments . in the worst case , the entire investment amount may be lost . consequently , these investments are unsuitable for retirement plans . however , there is no obligation to make further contributions . investors can minimize their risk by splitting their investment amount between crowdfunding campaigns rather than investing all of it in one crowdfunding campaign . professional investors often follow this strategy because it causes the risk to be distributed among several investments . in this way , successful investments can balance other less successful investments .\nthe shares of the companists are subordinated profit - participating loans ( partiarische nachrangdarlehen ) . such loans are shares in a business with similar characteristics as equity . if the company becomes insolvent or is liquidated , the claims of the companists \u2013 just like those of all other shareholders of the company \u2013 will be satisfied from the assets in the insolvency or the assets in liquidation only after the claims of all other external creditors have been satisfied . thus , companists are treated like any other shareholder of the company during insolvency or liquidation proceedings .\nthis investment carries considerable risks and may lead to a loss of the entire assets invested . projected returns cannot be guaranteed and may be lower than expected .\ngroopdoo is a new online platform for organizing and pre - financing group activities .\nthrough its platform , groopdoo provides a new and secure way of financing group activities for everyone . activities do not take place before enough people and money are available . we thus eliminate the risk of planning activities . boat cruises , club tours , christmas parties ? no risk , but fun \u2013 for everyone !\nwe are pleased to provide you with our pitch deck , which summarizes groopdoo ` s business model and strategy and illustrates our company\u2019s potential .\nas always , you can find all information on us , our team , and groopdoo in our company profile .\nwho does not know the problems related to planning a new year ' s party , organizing a club trip , or booking an indoor soccer court with friends ? collecting the necessary money is often difficult and time - consuming for organizers . moreover , some friends tend to be unreliable or forget to pay their share in time . consequently , organizers often bear the cost in addition to the effort necessary for organization . rather than pre - pay the entire amount themselves , activity organizers can now use groopdoo to ensure financing of the entire activity in a fast and easy fashion and may check at any time how much money their friends have already pledged .\nafter our own survey of 300 people in spring 2015 , 9 out of 10 people give up because of the risk of planning and do not even start organizing activities for groups of five or more people unless the activity is an important event ( e . g . , their own wedding ) .\nthat was the reason why groopdoo founder paul gumienny decided to tackle the problem . as the project developed , so did the ideas and tasks . at just the right time , sergius janik , a long - time friend of paul ' s since childhood , joined paul in berlin and increasingly took on new tasks before eventually becoming the project ' s coo in june 2016 .\nthrough our platform , we are providing a solution that eliminates all payment - related problems beforehand while also offering a planning tool for organizers that is easy to use even for beginners .\nas we have agreed on a partnership with established payment service provider paypal for our payment system , we are offering a reliable and secure method of payment .\nour novel model is designed in a way that activities take place only if a sufficient number of participants and the necessary amount of money have been reached . when creating new activities , organizers enter the project details , for instance a minimum number of 10 people and a required total amount of eur 1 , 000 for the group activity .\nfrom these data , our platform calculates the price per person , that is , eur 100 ( plus paypal fees ) in the case mentioned above . through a link that organizers receive once their activity has been created , they can invite additional friends and acquaintances via facebook , email , whatsapp , etc . by clicking on the link , everyone interested can directly access the activity page and look at the details .\nonce enough people have signed up , the organizer can collect the money and use it for the activity .\nour survey has shown that students and clubs in particular frequently need to plan group activities . indeed , students like to plan group activities on weekends and during their semester break , and our surveys from early 2015 indicated these people plan group activities six times a year on average . students , however , usually lack the financial means to pre - pay the amount for all participants .\nin addition , clubs often organize trips or other events for their members . rather than hold frequent meetings , participate in lengthy discussions , and collect money in a difficult way , clubs may use groopdoo to manage the entire process on a single platform . time and place no longer matter with groopdoo either because our platform can be used anytime and anywhere through a desktop computer , tablet , or smartphone .\nby creating sophisticated processes , we have developed a novel group - payment model similar to crowdfunding and have ensured that it meets all legal requirements . nobody else has faced the challenges and risks linked to this approach before , so we are one step ahead of our competitors . a 40 % proportion of our target group extensively uses social media \u2013 a fact that we use to directly address this group and to advertise our product to it .\nour vision is to help people plan their leisure time creatively and make that time a memorable experience with friends and acquaintances and \u2013 at some point in the future \u2013 strangers . while people do so , their creativity has no boundaries . groopdoo makes planning and managing all kinds of group activities easier .\nas the number of groopdoo users increase , we also plan to enable organizers of large events to access new target groups and to use unused capacity , for instance on cruise ships , more efficiently ."]}
{"id": 55973, "summary": [{"text": "alfa group consortium ( russian : \u043a\u043e\u043d\u0441\u043e\u0440\u0446\u0438\u0443\u043c \u00ab \u0430\u043b\u044c\u0444\u0430-\u0433\u0440\u0443\u043f\u043f \u00bb ) is one of russia 's largest privately owned investment groups , with interests in oil and gas , commercial and investment banking , asset management , insurance , retail trade , telecommunications , water utilities and special situation investments .", "topic": 39}, {"text": "alfa group 's portfolio of companies includes alfa-bank , veon , x5 retail group , a1 group , alfa capital management , alfastrakhovanie group , rosvodokanal group , and morginsuisse holdings .", "topic": 20}, {"text": "the group was founded in 1989 as alfa-eco by israeli-russian businessman mikhail fridman , the second wealthiest man in russia , in partnership with german khan , alexei kuzmichov , alexander kushev , and several other partners .", "topic": 32}, {"text": "its headquarters are in moscow .", "topic": 32}, {"text": "as a holding company , in the financial year ending december 2010 alfa group had total assets of us$ 59,900 million , total equity of us$ 21,790 million and profit for the financial year of us$ 2,810 million .", "topic": 24}, {"text": "return on shareholders ' equity were recorded at 13.4 % .", "topic": 39}, {"text": "in april 2012 , altimo sold its entire 25.1 % stake in megafon to a private investor and to megafon for us $ 5.2 bln . ", "topic": 36}], "title": "alfa group", "paragraphs": ["alfa group has entered into a partnership with vtb group in order to jointly invest in turkcell .\nalfa started investing in vimpelcom in summer , 2001 . the power - broking between alfa group and\n2003 , alfa group acquired rosvodokanal group with the strategic aim to develop a leader among russian private water utilities operators .\na1 group , former alfa - eco , wholly owned special situations investment company .\nestablished that alfa group had reduced their ownership in competing mobile operations in ukraine .\nipr strategic business : \u00abvimpelcom shareholders approve alfa group investment\u00bb , 2 august 2001 .\nunicredit group (\nucg\n) announces that a binding agreement to transfer ukrsotsbank ( \u201cusb\u201d ) into alfa group has been signed .\nthe 35 - page dossier composed by christopher steele has a page on \u201calpha group , \u201d a misspelling of \u201calfa group , \u201d which does indeed own alfa bank . [ see\n' s russian oil and gas assets and the oil and gas assets of alfa group , access industries and renova group ( aar ) .\njune 2001 , alfa - bank russia acquired 98 . 1 % of insurance group vesta .\nalfa group * is a combination of independent businesses operating mainly in russia and the cis .\naugust 2000 , alfa group merged its sugar business , kubansakhar , with the sugar and grain businesses of the intec group creating united food company .\nunicredit group (\nucg\n) announces that a binding agreement to transfer ukrsotsbank (\nusb\n) into alfa group has been signed .\nfounded in 1989 , alfa group * (\nalfa\n) is one of the largest privately owned financial - investment conglomerates in russia .\n' s largest mobile operator . alfa group controls 13 . 22 % stake in the company with\nseptember 2001 , the entire insurance business of the group was united under a single trademark \u2013 alfastrakhovanie group .\nin february 2002 , demanding us $ 1 . 5 bn in redemption from tnk and alfa group .\n1999 , alfa group acquired a 25 % stake in sts network , a national television network in russia .\nthe latter half of 2002 , alfa group acquired an effective 20 . 1 % stake in kyivstar gsm .\npravda - \u00abalfa group , access / renova and bp to create new company\u00bb , 11 . february 2003 .\n2000 , alfa capital privatization fund was transformed into the mutual fund under management of alfa capital management .\n2003 , alfa group acquired 25 . 1 % shares of megafon , the third largest mobile operator in russia .\nalfa bank has a luxembourg - registered subsidiary alfa finance holdings . the company ' s document trail shows that\nin 1990 he co - founded alfa - bank , which is now the largest private bank in russia . fridman currently sits as chairman of the supervisory board of alfa group consortium , and he is also on the boards of alfa - bank [ and abh holdings , which is the luxembourg based holding company of alfa - banking group .\nalfa - bank ( russia ) , tnk , veon ltd . ( previously vimpelcom ) , perekrestok and rosvodokanal group were originally a1 projects that later became strategic businesses for alfa group as well as core companies for the wider russian economy\naugust 2003 , alfa group restructured its stake in sts network into a 25 % stake in ctc media , inc .\njune 2007 , alfa group increased its voting stake in vimpelcom from 36 . 3 % to 44 . 0 % .\nin october 2013 alfa group transferred its 13 . 2 % effective interest in turkcell to letterone holdings s . a .\nin december 2013 alfa group transferred its stake in altimo holdings & investments ltd . to letterone holdings s . a .\ntelenor , with 29 . 9 % , and alfa group with 44 % , are the largest shareholders in vimpelcom .\njune 2011 , alfa group sold its 25 . 2 % stake in ctc media , inc . to a strategic investor .\ntelia said it and alfa group\u2019s telecoms investment arm would now collaborate on efforts to resolve legal disputes between them and cukurova .\nin 2004 , alfa group ' s daughter company \u00abstorm\u00bb filed a number of lawsuits against telenor , to nullify a number of provisions in the kyivstar charter and shareholder agreement . alfa group especially wanted to nullify an arbitration case that telenor had lodged in\nforbes magazine , bente bj\u00f8rndal , \u00abtelenor to fight new alfa group lawsuit over ukraine ' s wellcom\u00bb , 24 may 2005 .\nforbes magazine , bente bj\u00f8rndal , \u00abtelenor to fight new alfa group lawsuit over ukraine ' s wellcom\u00bb , 24 may 2005 .\nthe claim was partly based on \u201cvarious erroneous press reports\u201d that said farimex\u2019s director is affiliated with alfa group , altimo said .\n( note : richard burt is / was involved with bgr group . alfa has used bgr as a lobbying co 2003\u20132015 )\n, and in 2009 the alfa group submitted to the rulings and took up normal shareholder activity in kyivstar . in russian vimpelcom , however , the alfa group geared up its legal battle with telenor by nominating more directors than alfa ' s capital share implied . in january 2007 , a court of appeal in\nrule 1 . 9 certificate filed by alfa group , crown finance , ctf holdings , ltd . , alfa finance . ( sb ) ( entered : 11 / 08 / 2002 )\nin august 2015 x5 retail group acquired 104 stores owned by the rosinka group of companies for further rebranding as pyaterochka and perekrestok stores .\nin march 2013 alfa group sold its 25 % stake in tnk - bp to rosneft for us $ 13 . 86 bln .\nthe relationship between alfa and atomstroyexport included \u201cloans\u201d and other client \u201cservices , \u201d according to alfa reports from 2006 and 2007 .\nseptember 1995 , the first perekrestok store was opened according to alfa group consortium ' s strategic decision to enter the food retail market .\nmemorandum regarding tnk - alfa group , commissioned by bp :\ntyumen oblast , particularly khanty mansiisk autonomous okrug ( kmao ) , is known to be alfa ' s domain and ' property .\nearly 2004 , alfa group consolidated all telecom assets ( vimpelcom , golden telecom , inc . , kyivstar and megafon ) , which were previously held in different parts of the group , under a newly established holding company \u2014 alfa telecom ( renamed to altimo in 2005 ) which is the group ' s vehicle for making investment into telecom assets .\nfurther muddying the case , telenor maintains that farimex is a front for the russian financial and industrial group alfa , which is a co - owner of vimpelcom . alfa is in a dispute with telenor over their joint investments . alfa denies any link to farimex .\nmarch 2000 , alfa - bank russia acquired 76 % of kiev investment bank and merged it with alfa capital ukraine in october 2000 , thus establishing alfa ' s financial supermarket in the ukraine .\ndecember 2002 , alfa group sold its entire interest in international commodities trading business , crown resources ag , in a management - led buyout .\n] . the dossier alleges alfa group leaders provided putin with foreign policy advice about the us in exchange for legal and business favors . [\napril 2001 , alfa - bank russia acquired 100 % of compass financial corporation ( usa ) and renamed it alfa capital markets inc .\nseptember 2002 , alfa group completed the sale of united food company , selling ufc ' s sugar and grain businesses to a private strategic investor .\nfl group never recovered from the losses and was delisted in the spring of 2008 and its name changed to sto\u00f0ir . fl group never went into bankruptcy but its debt was written off . a group of earlier fl group managers ( sm\u00e1rason is not one of them ) now owns over 50 % of sto\u00f0ir .\nseptember 2000 , a new insurance unit was launched within alfa group with the establishment of the market oriented insurance company \u2014 alfa guaranty \u2014 whose aim was to provide a range of comprehensive financial services to its customers .\nfridman\u2019s alfa bank is the largest private bank in russia and has helped make its owner one of the richest men in the world . the london sunday times has called fridman\u2019s company alfa group , which owns alfa bank , \u201cone of the most controversial business empires on the planet . \u201d\nmr . nazariyan is a member of advisory board of great circle fund ( usa ) and pamplona private equity fund ( uk ) . [ this was turned in 4 . 3 % alfa bank cancer research fund ] currently , mr . nazariyan holds various positions at alfa group consortium . between 1999 and 2002 he served as cfo of alfa bank holdings ltd . ( gibraltar ) \u2014 the ultimate holding company of alfa - banking group .\nhas repeatedly said that a swap of shares in vimpelcom and kyivstar between telenor and alfa group is an option , but hard to achieve in practice .\njuly 1997 , 40 % of tyumen oil company ( tnk ) shares were privatized in an investment tender . the tender was won by novy holdings a company jointly owned and controlled by alfa group and access industries / renova group .\nrosvodokanal group , a leading private operator of water utilities in russia and cis .\nletterone group , an investment vehicle specialising in energy , technology and private equity .\n] . the fl group is an icelandic firm that had many ties to russian oligarchs close to putin ( see the fl group section for more ) . [\n] . butina\u2019s russian gun group paid some of the delegation\u2019s travel expenses . [\nmay 2008 , x5 retail group n . v . successfully raised us $ 1 . 03 bln in equity capital in a fully - subscribed rights offering , with alfa group taking up its full pro - rata share of the offering .\njuly 2002 , alfa group made further investment into telecommunications by purchasing 16 . 2 % of kyivstar , one of the largest cellular communications providers in ukraine .\n2007 , \u04301 and alfa capital partners together with partners acquired about 50 % of the independence group , one of the top five car dealers in russia .\n\u201ctelenor continues to believe that farimex is an affiliate of , or controlled by , alfa group , and stands by all its allegations , \u201d he said .\n1989 , alfa - eco the first company of alfa group consortium was founded ( it was renamed to a1 in 2005 ) . the company was focused on investment and commodities trading and distribution in russia , the cis and southeast asia .\ncertificate of service of summons and complaint as to alfa group , crown finance , ctf holdings , ltd . , alfa finance , elliot spitz , tyumen oil company by registered mail on 3 / 20 / 02 . answer due on 4 / 9 / 02 for alfa group , for crown finance , for ctf holdings , ltd . , for alfa finance , for elliot spitz , for tyumen oil company . ( moc ) ( entered : 04 / 10 / 2002 )\nfebruary 2008 , vimpelcom group completed purchase of 100 % of golden telecom , inc .\nnordic operator telenor and russian conglomerate altimo ( alfa group ) ended years of legal disputes on monday with a plan to combine their common assets in russia and ukraine .\nalfa group - the complete information and online sale with free shipping . order and buy now for the lowest price in the best online store ! discounts & coupons .\nin november 2005 , vimpelcom acquired 100 % of urs , after having got approval from vimpelcoms annual assembly . thereby , the alfa group owns shares in both urs (\njuly 2000 , alfa - eco and alfa - bank russia acquired 50 % of trading house smirnov with one of the world ' s major vodka trademarks .\nearly 1998 , alfa group and access industries / renova group purchased a further 9 % of tnk shares from private shareholders and an additional 1 . 1 % at a specialized auction , thus consolidating a controlling stake ( 50 . 1 % ) in tnk .\n2007 , vimpelcom group signed a joint venture agreement to develop mobile telecommunication services in vietnam .\nmr avdeev is responsible for financing , risk management and controlling of l1 energy group companies .\n2005 , a1 was established to carry on the business of alfa - eco .\nour in - house facilities enable alfa to deliver a wide range of products .\n2006 , alfa capital partners acquired a stake in russian fitness group which controls the largest fitness chain in russia and cis ( world class , fizkult , reebok and maxisport ) .\nnordic operator teliasonera and russian conglomerate altimo ( formerly known as the alfa group ) were playing happy families this week , agreeing to combine their telecoms assets in turkey and russia .\nandrey bogdanov , head of research at gazprombank , says the long lasting telenor alfa group dispute , over strategic direction and expansion plans for vimpelcom had been expected to continue further .\n( tnk ) . the arbitration court of khanty - mansinsk proclaimed for chernegorneft a new chief executive officer , with a background from alfa group . the main owner of chernogorneft was\nalfastrakhovanie group one of the largest insurance companies in russia with a diversified portfolio of insurance products .\n] . another lawsuit alleges that the icelandic firm , fl group , participated as well . [\ndecember 1999 , when the russian government ( represented by the federal property fund ) tendered the remaining 49 . 8 % of tnk for privatisation , alfa group and access industries / renova group jointly won the tender , bringing their total ownership in tnk to 99 . 9 % .\n) and alfa group , led by billionaire mikhail fridman , which in october agreed to merge their russian and ukrainian holdings after a long struggle over ownership . [ id : nl5637811 ]\nthe struggle for control of tnk - bp sank to new depths last week . alfa group and bp were involved in a tricky legal dispute in the 1990s , so the oil giant knew what to expect when alfa and its partners created tnk - bp in 2003 .\n2003 , alfa - eco sold its stake in volga project to a strategic investor .\nalfa - endo is funded by alfa bank , a large russian bank with subsidiaries in the united states , britain and cyprus . the largest shareholder is mikhail fridman , a billionaire with interests in banking , energy and telecoms . an official at the bank said : \u201calfa bank , and broadly speaking alfa group , act as financial sponsors for the project and that\u2019s it \u2026 we are not aware who else is participating in the project otherwise . \u201d\nin spring 2007 , a group of investors led by j\u00f3hannesson became the largest shareholder in iceland\u2019s third largest bank , glitnir . their glitnir holding was through fl group , consequently the bank\u2019s largest shareholder .\none of russia\u2019s longest corporate battles came to an end on monday , with norway\u2019s telenor set to merge its stakes in vimpelcom and kyivstar with those of alfa group\u2019s telecoms arm , altimo .\nin october 2014 alfa - bank russia acquired over 88 % shares of pjsc \u201cbaltiyskiy bank\u201d .\nalfa offer structural steel work to client design and specifications all covered under bsen 1090 exc3 .\nalfa supply a product that ' s competitively priced and is exactly what we want . we ' ve been using alfa for over 10 years and they compare favourably to other suppliers .\nboth reports claim that alfa bank has laundered drug funds from russian and colombian drug cartels .\nalfa\u2019s 2007 statement denied that it was the \u201cprimary\u201d source of financing for iran\u2019s nuclear program and insisted that fox had \u201cerroneously suggested that alfa - bank , and by extension its chairman , mikhail fridman , and the alfa group as a whole , plays a principal and central role in the development of iran\u2019s nuclear power program and the sale of aircraft to the government of iran . \u201d\nmarch 2001 , alfa group acquired for a 43 . 8 % stake of us - listed golden telecom inc , one of the leading integrated telecommunications and internet companies operating throughout russia and the cis .\ntelia has been sparring with unlisted turkish conglomerate cukurova since 2005 when the turkish group backed away from a deal to sell shares in turkcell to telia , opting instead to form a venture with alfa .\nthe russian authorities should help resolve the dispute between the alfa group , vimpelcom and norway ' s telenor , which holds 29 . 9 % in vimpelcom , the russian prime minister said on tuesday .\nconfirmed this ruling on 7 march 2008 , and repeated the demand to enter into negotiations with alfa group over at transfer of the shares , but with no practical results . on 7 august 2009 the\nmay 2009 , vimpelcom group launched operations in cambodia under\nbeeline\nbrand via its subsidiary sotelco ltd .\nin july 2016 shareholders of rosvodokanal group ( rvk ) increased share capital of rvk by rur 1 bln .\nrosvodokanal group one of the leading regional companies in water - supply and waste water disposal operating in russia .\npreferred to take funding from fl group over icelandic competitors because the firm was \u201ccloser to putin . \u201d [\nrosneft has acquired 100 % of the company currently joint - owned by bp and the aar consortium ( alfa group , access industries and renova ) . russian president vladimir putin congratulated the two sides on the completion of the deal during a meeting with bp group chief executive robert dudley and rosneft president igor sechin .\nteliasonera , the nordic region\u2019s biggest telecom operator , said on thursday it had agreed with russian oil - to - telecoms group alfa to combine their holdings in mobile operators megafon in russia and in turkcell .\nalfa group holds 25 . 1 percent of the shares in megafon , the third - largest mobile operator in russia , through its telecoms arm altimo , as well as 4 . 99 percent of turkcell .\nthe fsb report , too , claimed that the alfa group\u2019s top executives , oligarchs mikhail fridman and pyotr aven , \u201callegedly participated in the transit of drugs from southeast asia through russia and into europe . \u201d\nmarch 2001 , alfa - bank russia acquired 100 % of amsterdam trade bank n . v .\nin may 2015 alfa asset management ( europe ) s . a . was founded in luxembourg .\nreuters - \u00abtelenor confident as alfa bows to u . s . court\u00bb , 18 march 2009 .\ntogether with college buddies and fellow billionaires german khan and alexei kuzmichev , ukraine native mikhal fridman shares control of alfa group , the biggest financial and industrial investment group in russia . the trio have been partners since 1989 , when they started commodities trader alfa - eco . two years later they launched alfa - bank , now the biggest private bank in russia . the group bought tyumen oil from the state in the late 1990s and merged it with bp\u2019s russian assets to form tnk - bp . they sold their stakes in the oil giant in 2013 ; khan got $ 3 . 3 billion in cash from the deal . alfa group also has stakes in cellular company vimpelcom and owns russia\u2019s second - biggest retailer , x5 . through letteroneholdings , which holds alfa\u2019s foreign assets , it bought dea , a german oil and gas company , for $ 5 . 7 billion in march 2015 and invested $ 200 million in uber in february 2016 .\nids borjomi international group leading mineral water producer in russia , ukraine , georgia and the cis and baltic countries .\nalfastrakhovanie group , one of the largest russian insurers with a diversified portfolio of comprehensive business and retail insurance products .\nafter moving the bayrock group to trump tower , arif developed a relationship with billionaire businessman donald trump . trump provided a licensing deal for the trump soho hotel in a joint venture between the bayrock group and the sapir organisation .\nkommersant reports that the move may help resolve the long - running dispute between alfa group and the turkish holding company \u00e7ukurova over the ownership of turkcell , which with over 60 million subscribers is turkey\u2019s leading mobile operator .\nbirnbaum also cited a denial the company gave to fox news in 2007 when fox reported that fridman was \u201ca key figure in russia\u2019s dangerous policy of selling nuclear technology to the islamic republic of iran\u201d and that alfa bank \u201cserves as the primary financial agent for the nuclear power project . \u201d ( the fox news article did not note the connection between alfa bank and bgr group , focusing mostly on alfa\u2019s telecommunications ambitions . )\nprior to joining l1 technology , mr . gusev served as managing director at altimo ( 2013\u20132014 ) . in 2011\u20132012 , mr . gusev was chief executive officer of lse - listed x5 retail group n . v . , and from 2006 to 2010 , mr . gusev was director of business development and m & a of x5 retail group n . v . from 2001 to 2005 , { x5 belongs to alfa group ] mr . gusev served as director of portfolio management and control of alfa group with overall responsibility for investment planning . prior to joining alfa group , mr . gusev served in various positions at bain & company and deloitte consulting . in 2000 mr . gusev received his mba from the wharton business school of the university of pennsylvania ( usa ) . mr . gusev graduated with honors from the lomonosov moscow state university , faculty of applied mathematics & computer science .\nalfa bank has spent some $ 3 million on bgr\u2019s services since retaining the firm in 2002 . in the fourth quarter of 2011 , it paid the lobby group $ 140 , 000 , according to the group\u2019s most recent filing . bgr\u2019s total lobbying revenue topped $ 15 million last year , according to the center for responsive politics .\nin august 2015 alfa - capital management company llc acquired eight mutual investment funds owned by interfin capital .\nthere are a number of current disputes regarding alfa ' s ownership of various stakes in telecoms companies .\nalfa bank has a luxembourg - registered subsidiary alfa finance holdings . the company\u2019s document trail shows that shapburg limited was a shareholder of alfa finance holdings . shapburg limited is an anonymous luxembourg - registered company which has been suspected of controlling important icelandic companies . the finding was reported in 2005 . [ 32 ]\n, who helped draft trump\u2019s first foreign policy speech , recently sat on alfa bank\u2019s advisory board . [\naccording to the kriss - ejekam story , fl group willingly and knowingly took part in a scam . when i approached a person close to fl group , he maintained the investment had not been a scam but just one of many loss - making investments , not even a major investment , compared to what fl group was doing at the time .\nrussia\u2019s altimo , the telecommunications arm of conglomerate alfa group said wednesday that norway\u2019s telenor asa has dropped a lawsuit filed against it and its affiliate eco telecom in the u . s . federal district court in new york .\njuly 2009 , vimpelcom group launched operations in vietnam under\nbeeline\nbrand via gtel - mobile joint stock company .\n\u04455 retail group leading multi - format food retailer in russia . x5 retail group\u2019s shares are listed on the london stock exchange ( lse ) and moscow exchange ( moex ) in the form of global depositary receipts under the ticker \u201cfive\u201d .\nfridman has no such problems . his offshore holding company , luxembourg - based letterone group , is flush with resources .\ndiligence strongly denies wrongdoing . and if there was criminal activity , there is no reason to think alfa sanctioned it . besides , alfa says diligence never worked for it . however , diligence was employed by bgr , a firm of washington lobbyists . and bgr has worked for alfa ' s telecoms wing altimo .\nin december 2015 abh ukraine limited , holding company which owns 100 % stake in alfa - bank ( ukraine ) , increased share capital of alfa - bank ( ukraine ) by uah 3 . 1 bln .\nin january 2017 abh ukraine limited , holding company which owns 100 % stake in alfa - bank ( ukraine ) , increased authorised capital of alfa - bank ( ukraine ) by uah 4 . 7 bln .\nnewspaper reports suggest fas wants russian shareholders to have at least the same weight in vimpelcom as major foreign co - investors and alfa has called on the norwegian group to sell it a part of its stake to maintain parity .\n] . two of alfa bank\u2019s servers were communicating with a trump organization server during the election . ( see\n2007 , a1 sold artel starateley amur , top - five gold and second largest platinum producer in russia to alliance group .\n\u00b7 bp was advised in this transaction by merrill lynch international , morgan stanley & co . limited and united financial group .\nabb agrees to sell the remainder of its building systems business to the systems business wisag group based in frankfurt , germany .\naround 2006 , bayrock , the trump org . , and \u2019fl group\u2019 started working on the soho development in nyc . [\nfl group was iceland\u2019s largest private investment firm until it failed in 2008 ( taking the icelandic economy with it ) . [\nabb agrees to acquire sweden - based alfa laval\u2019s automation unit . alfa laval automation is one of europe\u2019s five largest suppliers of process control systems and automation equipment . the unit employs 1 , 200 people in 14 countries .\nstockholm , nov 12 ( reuters ) - teliasonera tlsn . st and alfa group said on thursday they would combine their eurasian mobile assets , a move that could help them resolve a bitter dispute over ownership of top turkish operator turkcell (\nmikhail fridman mikhail maratovich fridman , born 21 april 1964 is a russian entrepreneur , business executive , and philanthropist . with russian and israeli citizenship , in 1988 he co - founded alfa - group , a large multi - national conglomerate .\nfilings with the securities and exchange commission this weekend show that russian conglomerate alfa group has raised its holding in russia\u2019s second largest cellco , vimpelcom , to almost 40 per cent . alfa performed the move via gibraltar - based eco telecom , a wholly owned subsidiary of the russian firm . the move is expected to give altimo greater hold [ \u2026 ]\n2007 , alfa capital partners completed fundraising for its first three funds bringing committed capital to us $ 701 mln .\nin july 2015 alfa - bank ( belarus ) received us $ 30 mln and euro 4 mln syndicated loan .\nin october 2015 alfa - bank ( russia ) increased its stake in pjsc \u201cbaltiyskiy bank\u201d up to 100 % .\nin february 2017 alfa - bank ( russia ) successfully closed rur 10 bln eurobond issue maturing in 5 years .\nalfa capital management , an asset management company , which serves russian as well as international institutional and private clients .\n) turkcell . alfa\u2019s telecoms arm altimo sold 62 . 2 % of its stake to nadash international holding and russian - owned henri services ltd in a deal worth usd90 million bringing its total stake in turkcell down to 4 . 99 % . the court order is part of an ongoing dispute between alfa and the norwegian telenor group over their ukrainian investments . both alfa and telenor hold major stakes in ukraine\u2019s leading wireless operator , kyivstar , which competes with turkcell - owned\nthe court hearing itself has been delayed until the end of september after the mysterious litigant , farimex said that it needed time to study claims made in a us court that it has links with the alfa group - which it has denied .\n' s largest privately owned investment groups , with interests in oil and gas , commercial and investment banking , asset management , insurance , retail trade , telecommunications , water utilities and special situation investments . alfa group ' s portfolio of companies includes\noctober 2008 , vimpelcom group completed purchase of 49 . 9 % of euroset , russia ' s largest mobile handset retail chain .\n, the fl group was nearly impossible to regulate because of its complex dependent financial relationship with the three largest icelandic banks . [\nalfa group * companies are known for their multi - year tradition of charitable activities and support to society and communities in which alfa * operates . while alfa * aims to achieve leadership in all its businesses , the commercial strategy of each of its businesses will always be closely aligned with a strong sense of corporate social responsibility . alfa * is also proud of it ' s cooperation with the russian international affairs council ( riac ) , a non - profit membership organization whose activities are aimed at strengthening peace , friendship and solidarity between nations , preventing international conflicts and promoting crisis settlement .\noslo / moscow , aug 16 ( reuters ) - russian billionaire mikhail fridman\u2019s alfa group and norway\u2019s telenor brought some respite to their fight for control of vimpelcom by taking near - equal stakes in deals which have buoyed shares in the mobile operator .\nmoscow , may 19 ( ria novosti ) - the russian authorities should help resolve the dispute between the alfa group , vimpelcom and norway ' s telenor , which holds 29 . 9 % in vimpelcom , the russian prime minister said on tuesday .\njune 2008 , x5 retail group n . v . purchased 100 % of karusel , a large chain of hypermarkets operating in russia giving x5 retail group n . v . immediate and significant presence in the fast - developing hypermarket segment of st . petersburg and moscow .\n, ruled that cukurova had violate the shareholder ' s agreement by selling their shares on to the alfa group . the court demanded cukurova to see to it that the shares be transferred back and re - sold to teliasonera . a court of appeal in\nwhen first approached about this story , jeffrey birnbaum , the top spokesman for bgr group , and a former wall street journal reporter who specialized in in - depth coverage of lobbying , dismissed any effort to link bgr , alfa and iran as misguided .\nmay 2001 , alfa - eco acquired 25 % + 1 voting shares of vimpel - communications and vimpelcom - r .\nthe dispute between telenor and alfa has typified the challenges many overseas investors face in russia\u2019s oligarch - dominated business world .\nurltoken alex knaster on board of alfa bank 1980\u20132004 put his money that he made running the pamplona fund and created a 4 . 30 % share of alfa bank called - the mark foundation for cancer research which is registered in the us\nby february of 1998 , however , following meetings at alfa\u2019s offices in moscow , paly agreed to divest his stake in tyumen oil to alfa . one month later , alfa bought an additional 1 . 17 percent of tyumen oil as part of the long - delayed second auction , raising its total stake in the oil company to a 51 percent controlling position .\npart of fl group\u2019s eye - watering losses was the bayrock adventure . fl group set up a company in iceland , fl bayrock holdco , financed by the icelandic mother company . already in 2008 the fl group bayrock was a loss - making enterprise , its three fl bayrock us companies were written off with losses amounting to isk17 . 6bn , now \u20ac157m . when the icelandic fl bayrock finally failed in january 2014 sto\u00f0ir ( earlier fl group ) was more or less the only creditor , its claims amounting to isk13bn ; no assets were found .\nbruce marks , an american lawyer acting for norex , said he was\nshocked\nthat the bp chief executive lord browne had announced plans on tuesday to team up 50 - 50 with alfa and its tnk oil group in the ground - breaking deal .\ntelenor opposed the transaction that diluted its stake in vimpelcom because it saddled vimpelcom with billions of dollars of debt and distracted it from the russian market where it ceded the no . 2 spot to megafon , then also co - owned by alfa - group .\nalfa engineering have been a key partner for beaver bridges in recent times . they provide an excellent service , quick turn around and competitive pricing . i would recommend alfa engineering to anyone requiring fabrication , on site welding work and steel processing .\nin may 2016 a1 announced receiving control over 50 % stake in apg polyplastic , which owns 96 . 5 % stake in polyplastic group .\nbp had filed its own legal dispute in new york against alfa and others at the end of the 1990s over allegations that the russians had seized assets belonging to sidanco , in which the uk energy group had a 10 % and later a 25 % holding .\n. teliasonera and cukurova agreed on a binding shareholders ' agreement in 2005 , depriving cukurova from the right to sell turkcell shares without the prior consent of teliasonera , and with the latter company ' s right of first priority to buy eventual shares from cukurova . however , cukurova sold their shares to alfa group that same year . through this us $ 3 . 5 bn purchase , alfa group exercised control of turkcell ' s board of directors already from first quarter , 2006 . in january 2007 , a court of appeal in\nin october 2015 alfa - bank ( russia ) has successfully placed rouble bond issue in the amount of rur 10 bln .\n. telenor and alfa disagree over the latter ' s ownership in three of kyivstar ' s competitors in the ukrainian market .\n, but was rejected . alfa reacted to their legal loss by boycotting all normal shareholder activity in kyivstar , for four years from 2004 , effectively blocking the business of annual assemblies , and avoiding the consolidation and ratification of kyivstar ' s annual accounts . no dividends were paid after 2003 . in february 2006 , telenor took the issue to a u . s federal court in new york . on 16 december 2008 , alfa group resumed normal shareholder activities , joined in the election of a new board of directors , and agreed to pay accumulated dividends . on 11 march 2009 , the federal district court in new york ruled for the second time that alfa companies altimo , storm , alpren and hardlake had revealed contempt for the court by not depositing their kyivstar shares in the united states . alfa group was convicted to daily penalties of us $ 100 , 000 from 12 march , and a further 100 , 000 daily if not either alfa ' s shares in kyivstar be sold , or ownership in competing business be reduced to a maximum 5 % . neon 28 april 2009 , the new york court ruled that alfa group had submitted to the legal rulings . judge\nabb begins operations on jan . 5 , 1988 . in the first year , some 15 acquisitions are made , among them the environmental control group fl\u00e4kt ab of sweden , the contracting group sadelmi / cogepi , italy , and railway manufacturer scandia - randers a / s of denmark .\nthe move - underlining the dangers of dealing with russia - came as environmental campaigners condemned bp ' s $ 6 . 75bn ( \u00a34 . 2bn ) deal with russia ' s alfa group for potentially compromising bp ' s\ngreen\ncredentials and ethical business stance .\nalfa\u2019s stake increase was also made possible by sawiris\u2019 decision to exit . alfa said on wednesday it bought a 14 . 8 percent voting stake from weather for $ 3 . 6 billion , raising its holding to 40 . 5 percent from 25 percent .\nthe fsb report also claims that top officials of the alfa group \u201ccooperated\u201d with a number of russian crime organizations , notably the notorious solntsevo mob family in moscow . the russian - american specialist on business practices in russia , who has a wide array of contacts inside russia\u2019s law enforcement and intelligence communities , agreed that alfa bank , as well as others , are used by the solntsevo crime family .\nreached by telephone , alexander tolchinskiy , an officer of alfa bank in moscow , described as \u201cnonsense\u201d the reports that alfa or its bosses had been involved in the trafficking of drugs or the laundering of drug profits . another alfa official said that the reports were planted by representatives of a competing company , whom he would not identify , which wanted to take over the commodities trade .\n2007 , a1 sold a 10 % stake in rosvodokanal group , a leader in water supply and disposal systems in russia , to deutsche bank .\n] . as of 2 / 17 / 17 , flynn\u2019s former aide was leading scl group\u2019s efforts to win contracts with the us government . [\nthen , last june , telenor filed a lawsuit against alfa group , accusing it of insider trading in relation to the purchase of vimpelcom shares . in march this year , altimo filed a $ 1bn lawsuit against telenor for delaying vempelcom ' s entry to the ukranian market .\nbp and the alfa group and access - renova ( aar ) said today that they have agreed in principle to combine their interests in russia to create the country ' s third biggest oil and gas business , in which they will each have a 50 per cent stake .\nin august 2017 expert ra rating agency assigned alfa - bank ( russia ) \u00abruaa\u00bb national - scale credit rating with stable outlook .\nalfa asset management ( europe ) s . a . luxembourg - based asset management company for private and corporate clients in europe .\n\u201calfa has had a relationship only with atomstroyexport , not the others , \u201d the ceo replied via birnbaum . \u201cwith rosatom , it was all words , nothing happened . bank laws prohibit alfa from answering the question about how much money it\u2019s made available . \u201d\nthe year after , bp and alfa group merged all their oil and gas interests into a 50 / 50 joint venture , in spite of bp ' s legal and financial losses in the yugraneft disputes since 1999 . the new venture controlled both sidanko og tnk from 11 february 2003 . the merger implied that norex ' stake of 97 % in yugraneft come under control of alfa group and bp . norex , thereby , saw their possessions dwindle and transferred partly to bp , and appealed for copies of bp documents before a us court . in 2004 the\nsm\u00e1rason was first on the board until he became a ceo in october 2005 . the duo oversaw the take - over of fluglei\u00f0ir , sold off assets and turned the company into an investment company , fl group ; inter alia fl group was for a short while the largest shareholder in easyjet .\n1992 , alfa group founded crown trade and finance group , later known as crown resources ag , based in zug , switzerland , with branches in london and gibraltar and representative offices in moscow , baghdad , havana , caracas and singapore , which was focused on trading of physical commodities with the territories of the caribbean basin and latin america , the middle and far east , africa , and russia as well as other cis countries .\nthe leading food retailer in russia . x5 retail group shares are listed on london stock exchange ( lse ) in the form of global depositary receipts .\nshareholders of abb elect hubertus von gr\u00fcnberg to the board of directors at the group\u2019s annual general meeting in zurich today . the board names him chairman .\npreliminary pre - trial statment by norex petroleum , acess industries , renova , inc . , leonard blavatnik , victor vekselberg , alfa group , crown finance , ctf holdings , ltd . , alfa finance , crown luxembourg , elliot spitz , tyumen oil company , simon kukes , joseph bakaleynik , lt enterprises , sandwell enterprises , eastmount properties , astons corporate . ( moc ) ( entered : 07 / 02 / 2002 )\n, alternet ) , via its russian technologies venture fund . telenor said the tribunal ruling specifically directed alfa to sell shareholdings in turkcell and\nthe post says it told rosen that fridman\u2019s alfa bank helped fund atomstroyexport , the company that completed the nuclear power plant at bushehr .\n, contesting the declination of telenor ' s three vimpelcom board members to approve the urs acquisition . eco telecom especially contested telenor ' s vetoing power in the vimpelcom shareholder agreement . after the trial , alfa group declined during four years to take part in the board of managers meetings in ukrainian\nin december 2012 a1 sold its 34 . 83 % stake in systematica group of companies , one of the leading providers of it - services in russia .\nin july 2015 x5 retail group acquired 100 stores owned by soseddushka retail chain in orenburg and the orenburg region for further rebranding as pyaterochka and perekrestok stores .\nunicredit announced the intention of selling ukrsotsbank in the strategic plan of the group for the period up to 2018 , which was presented in november last year .\nborn may 1953 , a kazakh real estate developer and investor . he is the founder of the bayrock group . arif is believed to live in turkey .\nviews the farimex vs . telenor case as even more serious to russia ' s credibility than earlier legal battles . and judge gerard e . lynch , presiding in the new york appeal cases lodged by telenor over kyivstar , has criticized alfa group ' s utilisation of remote courts in western siberia .\n. - \u00abalfa held in contempt for second time by us court ; telenor ' s vimpelcom shares arrested in russia\u00bb , 12 march 2009 .\ndecember 2005 , alfa group acquired an indirect , effective 13 . 2 % interest in nyse - listed turkcell iletisim hizmetleri , as , ( the leading wireless telecommunications service provider in turkey ) through the purchase of a 49 % interest in cukurova telecom holdings which effectively owned an indirect interest in turkcell .\nseptember 2009 , vimpelcom group signed an agreement for the acquisition of a 78 % stake in millicom lao co . ltd , a mobile telecom operator in laos .\nin september 2015 x5 retail group signed a rur 24 bln long - term unsecured loan facility agreement with vtb bank with tranches maturing in up to 3 years .\nnovember 2008 , alfa - bank russia purchased a controlling stake in severnaya kazna , a distressed regional bank operating in the urals region of russia .\nin response to breaches by alfa of the provisions of the vimpelcom shareholders agreement that relate to the nomination of candidates for election to the board of directors of vimpelcom , telenor has today commenced an arbitration proceeding against alfa\u2019s affiliates , eco telecom limited , eco holdings limited and ctf holdings limited .\nin june 2013 alfa group\u2019s shareholders established letterone holdings s . a . , a new luxembourg based investment vehicle which was seeded with us $ 15 . 36 bln . the vehicle will invest initially into oil & gas and telecommunications opportunities but has an unrestricted mandate allowing investment across virtually all geographies and industry segments .\n2008 , \u04301 acquired a large stake in systematica group of companies which is a leading provider of it solutions and among top 10 system integrators in the russian market .\n\u201cjust because alfa bank had a line of credit with an entity that did business with iran does not make alfa a financier of iran\u2019s nuclear program , \u201d birnbaum told huffpost via email . \u201cthe last time alfa had any contact with any part of this was way back in 2008 . \u201d he said the bank chose to back away from what he dubbed \u201ceven the bank shot connections\u201d after the united nations security council voted to sanction iran .\nits stable of brands includes abarth , alfa romeo , chrysler , dodge , fiat , fiat professional , jeep , lancia , ram , maserati and mopar , the parts and service brand . the group\u2019s businesses also include comau ( production systems ) , magneti marelli ( components ) and teksid ( iron and castings ) .\nan arbitration court in the us has ruled in favour of norwegian telco telenor over russia\u2019s alfa group in a dispute over control of kyivstar , ukraine\u2019s largest cellco by subscribers , but alfa said the verdict would have no impact because it could not be enforced in ukraine . the new york court ordered the russian conglomerate\u2019s subsidiary storm to sell its 43 . 5 % stake in kyivstar , which is 56 . 5 % - controlled by telenor , or divest its holdings in competing ukrainian wireless operators , within 120 days . the two groups are also fighting for control of russian cellco vimpelcom , which is 44 % - owned by alfa\u2019s telecoms arm altimo , with 30 % held by telenor . the norwegian group objected to vimpelcom\u2019s purchase of a rival ukrainian cellco , ukrainian radio systems , in 2005 , which has since been rebranded under vimpelcom\u2019s beeline trademark . golden telecom , which offers fixed and mobile services in both russia and the ukraine , is another regional player partly belonging to the pair ( alfa 30 % , telenor 20 % ) , whilst alfa also has an indirect interest in another ukrainian\njuly 1997 , alfa - bank russia successfully placed the us $ 175 mln . eurobond issue which was the first eurobond placement by russian private bank .\nthat document and the fsb report claim that alfa bank , one of russia\u2019s largest and most profitable , as well as alfa eko , a trading company , had been deeply involved in the early 1990s in laundering of russian and colombian drug money and in trafficking drugs from the far east to europe .\nnorway ' s telenor and russia ' s alfa group , the two main shareholders in russia ' s second - largest mobile operator vimpelcom , have been embroiled in a long - running and bitter dispute over vimpelcom ' s move into the ukrainian market , with several lawsuits filed by each party in the past few years .\nswedish telecoms group teliasonera and russia\u2019s alfa group have agreed to combine their holdings in mutual interests turkcell and megafon , the financial times reports . the holdings will be combined in a new company , listed on the new york stock exchange , with the two sides sharing similar ownership and equal influence over the entity . \u2018i am very pleased that we have reached an agreement with altimo [ the telecoms arm of alfa ] to combine our efforts in resolving the legal disputes , which have been going on far too long , \u2019 said lars nyberg , chief executive of teliasonera . the two companies have been involved in a legal battle over their respective stakes in turkcell since 2005 , when turkcell shareholder cukurova holding reneged on an exclusivity agreement with the swedish firm to sell shares to alfa . teliasonera owns 43 . 8 % of megafon , the third largest russian mobile operator , and 37 . 3 % of turkcell , turkey\u2019s largest mobile group . meanwhile , alfa owns 25 . 1 % of megafon through altimo , and 4 . 99 % of turkcell via an 18 . 5 % stake in cukurova holding . as reported by commsupdate on 2 november , alexei reznikovich , chief executive of altimo had previously announced that the company planned to merge the assets . alfa had followed a similar tactic to conclude an ongoing legal conflict with norwegian group telenor over the operation of mutual investments in russia and the ukraine , eventually agreeing to merge their holdings into a usd23 billion telecoms firm .\nalfa bank has been a client of bgr group since 2002 , according to lobbying disclosure records . barbour was elected governor of mississippi in november 2003 , left the firm , and took office in january 2004 . after two gubernatorial terms , he returned to his washington lobby shop this year . during his time as governor , barbour continued to receive payments related to his past bgr group activities through a blind trust \u2014 payments of at least $ 300 , 000 per year , according to the trust agreement .\nin october 2014 x5 retail group acquired 100 % stake in llc \u201cagrotorg - samara\u201d to get a control over pokupochka , a chain of convenience stores in samara and samara region .\ninvestigators said they are also searching for another suspect , mikhail slobodin , the head of russia\u2019s division of the vimpelcom telecom group , which is controlled by russian billionaire mikhail fridman .\nanalytica and its british parent company , scl group , collect vast amounts of data about voter\u2019s attitudes and beliefs in order to persuade swing voters via targeted social media messages . [\n. as a holding company , in the financial year ending december 2010 alfa group had total assets of us $ 59 , 900 million , total equity of us $ 21 , 790 million and profit for the financial year of us $ 2 , 810 million . return on shareholders ' equity were recorded at 13 . 4 % .\nin terms of sales , perekrestok , which runs a leading chain of supermarkets in russia , and karusel , one of the largest hypermarket chains in russia . listed on london stock exchange under the symbol five . alfa group owns 47 . 86 % of the company , 19 . 85 % stake belongs to the founders of pyaterochka .\nalfa international is the premier global network of independent law firms . founded in 1980 , alfa was the first and continues to be one of the largest and strongest legal networks . alfa has 150 members firms throughout the world . its 80 u . s . firms maintain offices in 95 of the 100 largest metropolitan areas and its 70 international firms are located throughout canada , mexico , latin america , europe , asia , australia and africa . more information is available at"]}
{"id": 55978, "summary": [{"text": "phoenix pictures is an american film production company that has produced films since the late 1990s with features including black swan ( 2010 ) , shutter island ( 2010 ) , the people vs. larry flynt ( 1996 ) , the thin red line ( 1998 ) , and zodiac ( 2007 ) .", "topic": 11}, {"text": "producers mike medavoy and arnold messer founded phoenix in november 1995 as an independent production company .", "topic": 32}, {"text": "they acquired financing from onex corporation , pearson television , and sony pictures entertainment .", "topic": 20}, {"text": "its business model was based on packaging films to present to studios and to then navigate the films ' development .", "topic": 11}, {"text": "variety said phoenix pictures was one of the few companies to produce more than 25 films with the same executive team in place . ", "topic": 21}], "title": "phoenix pictures", "paragraphs": ["veteran motion picture executive mike medavoy and former columbia pictures entertainment executive arnold w . messer on monday unveiled the formation of their new entertainment\nlabel ,\nphoenix pictures .\nedward mcgurn ( producer ) began his association with mike medavoy\u2019s phoenix pictures in 2007 , where he currently serves as vice president of production .\nuniversal pictures ( e . t . the extra - terrestrial : 20th anniversary edition variant )\nmedavoy - - co - founder of orion pictures , producer on such films as\nblack swan ,\nand chief executive of phoenix pictures - - received an outstanding achievement award at the festival , applauded by the city where he was born in 1941 to ukrainian jewish refugees .\nthe partners stressed that their start - up will be more akin to label companies such as new regency , morgan creek productions and castle rock , which rely on major studios for their distribution than do independent movie companies , such as savoy pictures and samuel goldwyn pictures .\nthe management of the start - up company , which includes medavoy , messer and former carolco pictures president and current phoenix consultant peter hoffman , will own 30 % of phoenix . the remaining 70 % will be owned by onex corp . , a canadian airline food and auto parts company , by great britain ' s pearson television and sony pictures entertainment , along with two wealthy investors who medavoy and messer declined to name .\nmike medavoy will close down phoenix pictures in 2013 following two decades of film production including \u201cblack swan , \u201d \u201c shutter island , \u201d \u201cthe people vs . larry flynt , \u201d \u201cthe thin red line\u201d and \u201czodiac . \u201d\nreservation road\nstar joaquin phoenix at the n . y . premiere .\njoaquin phoenix at the n . y . premiere of\nwalk the line\njoaquin phoenix at peta ' s 15th anniversary gala and humanitarian awards in hollywood .\njoaquin phoenix at the 39th annual country music association awards in n . y .\njoaquin phoenix at the n . y . premiere of\nbuffalo soldiers .\ndirector james gray and joaquin phoenix on the set of\ntwo lovers .\nphoenix pictures is one of the premiere entertainment labels in the film business , bringing quality films to audiences around the world . led by mike medavoy and arnie messer , two of the industry\u2019s most respected senior executives , phoenix has established a reputation for consistently developing first - rate projects with some of hollywood\u2019s top creative talent .\njoaquin phoenix at the dolce & gabbana party during the 60th international cannes film festival .\nwelcome to phoenix pictures , one of the premier entertainment labels in the film business , bringing quality films to audiences around the world . led by mike medavoy and arnold messer , two of the industry\u2019s most respected senior executives , phoenix has established a reputation for consistently developing first - rate projects with some of hollywood \u2019s top creative talent .\nmonday ' s announcement triggered conflicting accounts of how much seed money the phoenix partners have .\njoaquin phoenix and director james gray on the set of\nwe own the night .\nspe also has tv rights to phoenix films outside of japan , north america and continental europe .\njoaquin phoenix , elle fanning and director terry george on the set of\nreservation road .\njoaquin phoenix at the west coast opening of works by artist russell young in l . a .\njoaquin phoenix at the gq 2005 men of the year awards at mr . chow beverly hills .\nmike medavoy is chairman and ceo of phoenix pictures , a member of the usc center on public diplomacy advisory board , and co - author with nathan gardels of american idol after iraq : competing for hearts and minds in the global media age ( wiley - blackwell , 2009 ) .\njoaquin phoenix at the premiere of\nwe own the night\nduring the 60th international cannes film festival .\n` joaquin phoenix at the gala premiere of\nwalk the line\nduring the 2005 toronto international film .\na native of lincoln , nebraska , messer is a graduate of harvard law school . he launched his career in the entertainment business as senior counsel at columbia pictures television in 1979 . after a stint as vice president of business affairs at viacom international , messer returned to columbia pictures where he served first as senior vice president and later as executive vice president of worldwide business affairs . in 1983 , he was named senior executive vice president of tristar pictures and president of its telecommunications group , where he oversaw the business of theatrical production as well as all ancillary marketing and television activities for the company .\nphoenix is in production on \u201cwhat to expect when you\u2019re expecting\u201d and will be the production entity on several other existing phoenix projects such as \u201cthe last voyage of demeter , \u201d which medavoy said is probably the most likely to go into production next . and he\u2019ll continue to work on projects outside the phoenix banner with phoenix president arnie messer , co - presidents bradley fischer and david thwaits and vps christopher trunkey , edward mcgurn and doug mckay .\nthe company was formed in 1995 by mike medavoy and arnie messer , with partners including sony pictures entertainment , onex , fremantle media and showtime . phoenix \u2019s first three films were the mirror has two faces , directed by barbra streisand , two - time oscar\u00ae winner milos forman\u2019s widely acclaimed the people vs . larry flynt and oliver stone\u2019s u - turn . in 1997 legendary filmmaker terrence malick returned to filmmaking after 19 years with the thin red line for phoenix pictures , which went on to receive seven oscar\u00ae nominations : best picture , director , screenplay based on material previously published , cinematography , editing , score and sound . that same year , phoenix produced urban legend , which was the fifth top - grossing film released by columbia / tristar in 1998 .\njeff hoffman serves as a creative executive at phoenix pictures , where he manages the story department and works on a number of the films that are currently in development at the company . before arriving at phoenix , jeff was a chesterfield screenwriting fellow with paramount pictures , a stegner fellow in poetry at stanford university , and a michener fellow at the university of texas , where he received his mfa in writing . his plays have been performed throughout the united states and can be found in anthologies that are published by vintage and samuel french . his first collection of poems , journal of american foreign policy , won the new issues poetry prize and was published in 2011 .\nwe control over 95 % of the gross profits after sony ' s [ distribution ] fee and before creative participations ,\nmesser said .\nwe ' re totally dependent on the performance of the pictures .\nmike medavoy will close down phoenix pictures in 2013 following two decades of film production including \u201cblack swan , \u201d \u201cshutter island , \u201d \u201cthe people vs . larry flynt , \u201d \u201cthe thin red line\u201d and \u201czodiac . \u201d medavoy told variety on friday that he would shutter the company and sell the library in two years in order to spend more time [ \u2026 ]\njoaquin phoenix at the photocall for\nwe own the night\nat the palais des festivals during the 60th international cannes film festival .\nspe , which will receive a low distribution fee , will have worldwide theatrical and video distribution rights to phoenix ' s movies , excluding japan .\nben anderson serves as the executive vice president at phoenix pictures , where he oversees several film , television and new media projects that are currently being developed at the company . throughout his career , ben has been a successful serial entrepreneur and has founded or advised several start - ups in media and fashion . ben\u2019s experience is bolstered by his dual graduate degree honors of having both his j . d . and mba .\nshowtime was expected to be an investor and to strike a pay tv deal with phoenix , but as of monday afternoon no deal had been completed .\na paramount release of a phoenix pictures production in association with sikelia prods . and appian way . produced by mike medavoy , arnold w . messer , bradley j . fischer , martin scorsese . executive producers , chris brigham , laeta kalogridis , dennis lehane , gianni nunnari , louis phillips . co - producers , joseph reidy , emma tillinger , amy herman . directed by martin scorsese . screenplay , laeta kalogridis , based on the novel by dennis lehane .\nprior to joining phoenix , he worked as a line producer and as an assistant director for filmmakers such as david ayer , wim wenders , and werner herzog .\nmedavoy and messer said that phoenix will not pre - sell any foreign rights to its films except for in japan , where releasing costs are higher than most territories .\nits last first - look deal with sony \u2014 under which phoenix would supply part of the production costs \u2014 expired in 2004 , with \u201cthe sixth man\u201d the final pic made under that arrangement . phoenix\u2019s business model focuses on putting together packages , taking them to studios and then navigating the development process , even if it takes years .\nharry potter and the half - blood prince not only marked rising sun pictures\u2019 biggest contribution to the venerable potter franchise , it was among the largest and most challenging projects of any nature undertaken by the studio . a crew of artists worked for 12 months to deliver more than 250 visual effects shot that collectively amounted to nearly 22 minutes of screen time .\neverything else moving in the sequence is cg . \u201cvisual effects supervisor tim burke and director david yates gave us the rough boundaries for the sequence and we played with those , \u201d notes yepes . \u201cit was an overwhelming amount of objects , but we got great reference from tim and his team that included digital pictures and a catalog of every object in the room .\nmedavoy said the company has a unique arrangement with an international insurance broker that phoenix can use as collateral to secure loans with chemical bank , which will provide a revolving credit line for production financing .\nmedavoy told variety on friday that he would shutter the company and sell the library in two years in order to spend more time with his family and to focus on passion projects outside the phoenix banner .\nthe producer\u2019s more - than - four decade hollywood career has encompassed stints as co - chief at united artists , orion and columbia . phoenix , notably , was involved in more than 25 films with the same exec team in place .\nphoenix has a domestic network tv licensing agreement with cbs ; a distribution agreement with canal plus for continental european tv rights , and a joint venture with pearson tv to produce movies of the week that gives pearson international rights to those projects .\na source close to the deal said spe ' s direct equity investment is roughly $ 15 million , with a production financing commitment bringing the total investment to about $ 50 million . spe will contribute a certain percentage of the budget for each phoenix movie .\nphoenix will initially concentrate on producing feature films , with the eventual goal of developing a presence in television and in other media . the company will make four movies a year with average budgets of $ 25 - $ 30 million - - with an ultimate target of eight annually . medavoy said the first film will probably begin production early next year .\nmedavoy and mckay announced a week ago that they had obtained rights to ray bradbury\u2019s \u201cdandelion wine , \u201d which will be produced outside phoenix . in july , medavoy and mcgurn reached a deal to develop and produce a feature film about the 33 chilean miners rescued from the san jose mine last year , with jose rivera ( \u201cmotorcycle diaries\u201d ) writing the script .\nshutter island , directed by martin scorsese and starring leonardo dicaprio , mark ruffalo , ben kingsley and michelle williams , will be in theaters in february 2010 . phoenix is currently completing shanghai for the weinstein company , directed by mikael hafstrom , starring john cusack and gong li , and will soon be starting on darren aronofsky\u2019s black swan , starring natalie portman , winona ryder and mila kunis . other feature films in development include a remake of robocop for mgm , and an adaptation of john grisham\u2019s best - selling novel playing for pizza .\nphoenix has also produced dick , lake placid , directed by steve miner , whatever it takes , directed by david raynr , mad about mambo , the sequel urban legends : final cut , directed by john ottman , roger spottiswoode\u2019s the 6th day starring arnold schwarzenegger , basic , directed by john mctiernan ; holes , based on the award - winning new york times best selling children\u2019s novel , directed by andy davis ; in my country , stealth , directed by rob cohen , and all the king\u2019s men , directed by steve zaillian . in 2007 came the independently financed miss potter , directed by chris noonan , pathfinder , directed by marcus nispel , resurrecting the champ , directed by rod lurie , license to wed , directed by ken kwapis and the critically acclaimed zodiac , by david fincher .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nwe control $ 500 million of production financing as of today between our equity investors , bank commitment and other deals ,\nmesser said .\nbut sources close to the deal said that with a combination of equity , production financing and bank credit , the amount of immediately available money is $ 120 - $ 140 million . that could rise as high as $ 500 million , said one of the sources ,\nif they ramp up to eight movies a year and the movies perform well .\nthe new venture puts medavoy in business with the same company , sony , that ousted him - - albeit under a different management - - in january , 1994 .\n\u201ci want to do what excites me and i want to spend more time with my family , since i now have a 13 - year - old son , \u201d he said . \u201cas always , i\u2019m ready for new challenges . \u201d\nmedavoy has been involved in more than 300 films \u2014 including seven that have won the best - picture oscar going back to 1975\u2019s \u201cone flew over the cuckoo\u2019s nest . \u201d he also penned a 2002 biography , \u201cyou\u2019re only as good as your next one : 100 great films , 100 good films and 100 for which i should be shot . \u201d\n\u201ci\u2019ve done all kinds of films \u2014 \u2018terminator , \u2019 \u2018robocop , \u2019 \u2018silence of the lambs , \u2019 \u2018philadelphia\u2019 \u2014 so what i can say is that if it\u2019s different , then it intrigues me , \u201d medavoy told variety two years ago .\nmedavoy announced in june that he and shanghai film group were teaming on a feature film and a tv miniseries , both set in china during wwii .\nmedavoy , who was born in shanghai in 1941 , lived the first six years of his life there before immigrating to chile and then the u . s .\nhe also produced the wwii thriller \u201cshanghai , \u201d which hasn\u2019t yet been released by the weinstein co .\n\u00a9 copyright 2018 variety media , llc , a subsidiary of penske business media , llc . variety and the flying v logos are trademarks of variety media , llc . powered by urltoken vip\nfrontpage slideshow | copyright \u00a9 2006 - 2010 joomlaworks , a business unit of nuevvo webware ltd .\nborn to russian - jewish emigrants in shanghai , medavoy\u2019s family moved to chile in 1947 , and later to the u . s . his career began at universal studios in the 1960s . since then , in various positions at several hollywood studios , he has overseen the release of many major american films , including one flew over the cuckoo\u2019s nest ( 1975 ) , rocky ( 1976 ) , annie hall ( 1977 ) , platoon ( 1986 ) , philadelphia ( 1993 ) , the thin red line ( 1998 ) , and others .\npublic diplomacy magazine managing editor lauren madow spoke with medavoy about hollywood\u2019s complex position as a potential diplomatic actor , as well as hollywood\u2019s shifting role on the world stage since the publication of american idol after iraq , in which he wrote : \u201cif culture is on the front line of world affairs in the times to come , then hollywood , as much as silicon valley , the pentagon , or the u . s . state department , has a starring role . \u201d 1\nshanghai \u2013 - the shanghai international film festival kicked off saturday night by honoring a native - son turned hollywood producer , mike medavoy .\nshanghai has roots for me . my parents lived here for 24 years and this is the place that gave them the safety net they needed ,\nsaid medavoy , who lived in china ' s biggest city until he was nearly 7 . qin yi , a silver - haired former starlet , presented medavoy with the award . holding the heavy - looking golden goblet , he fumbled a handshake from her outstretched hand .\nthe 50 years i ' ve spent in hollywood all started in cinemas here in shanghai ,\nmedavoy said , recalling the tears his late father shed upon landing at the city ' s airport 15 years ago on a father - son trip to the first shanghai international film festival .\nwith over 25 feature films to its credit , the company has collaborated with sought after director talents such as martin scorsese , david fincher , darren aronofsky , oliver stone , milos forman , andy davis , bryan singer and terrence malick , as well as some of the industry\u2019s biggest stars , including leonardo dicaprio , robert downey jr . , sean penn , arnold schwarzenegger , john travolta , ben kingsley , kate winslet , john cusack , jude law , renee zellwegger , kirsten dunst , michelle williams , edward norton , samuel l . jackson , robin williams , shia labeouf , jake gyllenhaal , ewan mcgregor , mark ruffalo , sigourney weaver , jennifer lopez , anthony hopkins , jamie foxx , eva mendes , adrien brody , woody harrelson , nick nolte , ian mckellen , barbra streisand and jeff bridges .\nsample some of the best american films over the past thirty - five years and there\u2019s a good chance mike medavoy played a role in the success of many of them . from agent to studio chief to producer , he has been involved with over 300 feature films , of which 16 have been nominated and 7 have won best picture oscars\u00ae , as well as numerous international film festival awards . medavoy began his career at universal studios in 1964 . he rose from the mailroom to become a casting director . in 1965 , he became an agent at general artist corporation and then vice president at creative management agency . joining international famous agency as vice president in charge of the motion picture department in 1971 , he worked with such prestigious clients as steven spielberg , francis ford coppola , terrence malick , jane fonda , donald sutherland , gene wilder , jeanne moreau , and jean - louis trintignant .\nwarning ! to get all of the features imdbpro offers , you must enable javascript .\nyou can share this page with anyone , including non - imdbpro subscribers . a shared page will expire 7 days after it is first opened .\nsubmit additional information and / or report errors on this page . if it is approved by imdb database managers , it will be added to the page in a future update .\nwe noticed that you ' re using an unsupported browser . the tripadvisor website may not display properly . we support the following browsers :\n* tripadvisor llc is not a booking agent and does not charge any service fees to users of our site . . . (\ntripadvisor llc is not responsible for content on external web sites . taxes , fees not included for deals content .\nfor inquiries related to this message please contact support . for sales inquiries , please visit urltoken\nif you believe this to be in error , please confirm below that you are not a robot by clicking\ni ' m not a robot\nbelow .\nplease make sure your browser supports javascript and cookies and that you are not blocking them from loading . for more information you can review the terms of service and cookie policy .\ncopyright \u00a9 2018 penske business media , llc . all rights reserved . hollywood\u2122 & design \u00a9 2018 hollywood chamber of commerce . the hollywood sign is a trademark and intellectual property of hollywood chamber of commerce . all rights reserved .\nby continuing to use this website , you agree to the use of cookies in order to offer you content and services that are tailored to your interests .\nto access public contact details in the unifrance directory , please log in ( or register on our website ) .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml + rdfa 1 . 0 / / en\nurltoken\nrsp shows its skills in home repairs , magic tricks and sleight of hand in its most ambitious potter package .\nthe work represented a breathtaking variety and included shots with hundreds of cg props , fluid simulations , volumetrics , particle effects , character animation , cloth simulations , cg environments , cg set extensions , concept artwork and daunting composites .\nthe most significant work involved the introduction of professor slughorn ( jim broadbent ) , his transformation from \u201cchair\u201d to human form , and the amazing reassembling of his room . the latter involved approximately 200 cg props , including fragmentary pieces of a grand piano , grandfather clock , a chandelier and a birdcage magically repair themselves in the twinkling of an eye .\n\u201ceverything is broken apart when harry and dumbledore enter the room as slughorn is hiding from the death eaters . dumbledore realizes it\u2019s a spell and counters it by straightening everything out , \u201d recalls gregory yepes , rising sun\u2019s visual effects supervisor . \u201cour people did some really clever things for this sequence . there\u2019s a picture frame on the wall that tilts to straighten itself out and that was the only moving practical thing on the set . \u201d\n\u201csome of the bigger pieces were cyber scanned . we also had a lighter on set who acquired tracking and camera match - move data . we modeled low - res versions of every prop so that when we started doing animation layout , we could pick elements from a catalogue and apply pre - designated camera moves . that was carefully driven by tim and david . the whole point was to avoid spending a lot of weeks working on models and textures . there were a lot of layers , especially debris . \u201d\nfor professor slughorn\u2019s transformation , artists replaced the actor\u2019s body from the next down with a cg body resembling an overstuffed chair . the chair animation combines the flouncy motion of large upholstery with the gestures of the actor .\nanother complex scene involved weasleys\u2019 wizard wheezes , a magic shop specializing in practical jokes . rsp created or enhanced many of the shop\u2019s wares including animated logos for shopping bags , ever - bashing boomerangs ( that swing back to repeatedly hit the thrower ) , biting teacups ( that transform into teeth ) , pygmy puffs ( small , furry pets ) , a screaming yo - yo ( that shrieks when played with ) and dr . filibuster\u2019s fabulous wet - start , no - heat fireworks . the team also produced a small , fire - breathing dragon for a machine that makes roasted nuts .\nin several scenes , dumbledore\u2019s hand needed to be replaced with a digital element to show how it had turned blackened and withered the result of a horcrux applied by voldemort . that required careful modeling and extremely fine compositing work to match the muscles and bones of the actor and his subtle hand gestures .\n/ wp - content / uploads / rsp _ reel _ v37 _ v009 _ rspwebsite _ 804p _ 6000kbps _ reel . mp4\nmore tickets = more points = more movies on us ! rack up vip + points for every ticket you buy to score streaming movies and discounts on tickets and movie gear .\nget your swag on with discounted movies to stream at home , exclusive movie gear , access to advanced screenings and discounts galore .\ncollect bonus rewards from our many partners , including amc , stubs , cinemark connections , regal crown club when you link accounts .\nwe know life happens , so if something comes up , you can return or exchange your tickets up until the posted showtime .\nown all of the previous ' mission : impossible ' movies to watch at home for just $ 3 . 99 each with ticket purchase . buy tickets\nreceive a free * exclusive ' jurassic world : fallen kingdom ' poster with ticket purchase ( * shipping & handling not included ) . buy tickets\nchoose 1 of 2 free * posters with ticket purchase ( * shipping & handling not included ) . buy tickets\nreceive a free * exclusive ' ant - man and the wasp ' poster with ticket purchase ( * shipping & handling not included ) . buy tickets\nguarantee the perfect movie night with tickets from fandango . find theater showtimes , watch trailers , read reviews and buy movie tickets in advance .\nexpert , screw - turning narrative filmmaking put at the service of old - dark - madhouse claptrap ,\nshutter island\narguably occupies a similar place in martin scorsese ' s filmography as\nthe shining\ndoes in stanley kubrick ' s . in his first dramatic feature since\nthe departed ,\nscorsese applies his protean skill and unsurpassed knowledge of hollywood genres to create a dark , intense thriller involving insanity , ghastly memories , mind - alteration and violence , all wrapped in a story about the search for a missing patient at an island asylum . a topnotch cast headed by leonardo dicaprio looks to lead this paramount release , postponed from its original opening date last fall to feb . 19 , to muscular returns in all markets\nas kubrick did with stephen king ' s novel , scorsese uncustomarily ventures here into bestseller territory that obliges him to deliver certain expected ingredients for the mass audience and adhere to formula more than has been his nature over the years . although\nthe departed\nand\ncape fear\ncome close ,\nshutter island\nis the film that most forces the director to walk the straight and narrow in terms of carefully and clearly telling a story ; if testing himself within that discipline was his intention , this most devoted of cinema students among major american directors gets an\na .\nhe also chose his material well . dennis lehane ' s 2003 novel is quite a few notches above the norm for mass - market popular fiction ; ingeniously structured and populated with a rogue ' s gallery of intriguing , deceptive characters , the book is a real page - turner , spiked with game - changing twists , which draws upon perfectly legitimate medical , legal , historical and political issues .\nit even offers an ending sufficiently ambiguous enough to inspire genuine debate . at its heart , however , it ' s still a potboiler , smartly fashioned to yank the reader this way and that while providing a veneer of moral inquiry for respectability ' s sake .\nthe script by laeta kalogridis ( an exec producer on\navatar\nsaid to have worked closely with james cameron on developing the project ) faithfully hews to the letter and spirit of lehane ' s tome , leaving scorsese and his top - drawer collaborators with the largely technical task of crafting a drum - tight suspenser that won ' t take on too much water via the many memory flashbacks and surprise developments .\nworking in a format that recalls the moody , low - budget horror mysteries of the 1940s produced at rko by val lewton - - most pointedly\nisle of the dead\nand\nthe seventh victim ,\nbut in a far more visually vivid and explicit style - - scorsese employs an exquisite modern equivalent of old - fashioned process work to show u . s . marshals teddy daniels ( dicaprio ) and chuck aule ( mark ruffalo ) chugging the 11 miles on a ferry between boston and the eponymous island that ' s home to ashecliffe hospital\nwarned by welcoming deputy warden ( the excellent john carroll lynch ) that the place houses only\nthe most dangerous , damaged patients ,\nthe two men get an eyeful of weird , zombie - like inmates doing menial work around an institution that resembles an impenetrable fortress - - because it was built as one , for use during the civil war .\nit ' s a heavy , deeply ominous place , outfitted by production designer dante ferretti to instill not only menace but also unease and anxiety ; it ' s deliberately made difficult for teddy and chuck , as well as for the viewer , to understand the proximity of one place to another , to know where one stands literally and figuratively , to decide where it ' s safe and where it ' s not . cloaking the mood is the pervasive disquiet of the cold war tension of 1954 .\nthis makes it harder to get a handle on the task at hand , which is finding rachel solando , the murderer of her three children , who somehow escaped from her tiny room , got past guards and presumably made her way out onto the island . the man in charge , dr . cawley ( ben kingsley ) , is elegant , erudite and helpful , albeit only up to a point , and after interviewing staff and patients , teddy and chuck begin to feel they ' re on a fool ' s errand .\nbut there are forces that keep the men on the rocky , densely forested island .\nteddy , a grizzled world war ii vet tormented by the fiery death of his wife ( michelle williams in flashbacks ) two years before - - as well as by visions of the corpses he found at dachau upon helping liberate the concentration camp - - finds a cryptic note left by rachel in her room that drives him forward . he may have hidden reasons of his own for sticking around . then there ' s a gathering storm , which cuts off telephone and ferry service even before reaching full hurricane - level intensity .\none can rest assured that teddy is not alone in concealing secret motives and agendas . in fact , everyone has them and , beginning an hour in , they are parcelled out in astutely measured doses to keep you hanging on to the very end .\nalong the way , there are encounters with a brilliant doctor with a suspicious german accent ( max von sydow ) ; a perilous descent into the bowels of the notorious ward c , home to the worst of the worst ; rising suspicions about what really goes on in this place and accompanying doubt as to whether anyone who arrives on shutter island ever is allowed to leave .\nthis is high - end popcorn fare adorned with a glittering pedigree by a powerhouse cast and crew . dicaprio appears deeply into his role ; a lot is asked of him , physically and emotionally , and his battle - and - tragedy - scarred veteran embodies a tangible anguish . ruffalo is ideally cast as the older but junior agent who takes a lighter approach to serious matters . if this story had been made in the heyday of noir , kirk douglas could have played teddy and robert mitchum would have been a perfect chuck .\nkingsley and von sydow bring their smooth confidence to bear on their roles as institution big shots , while jackie earle haley and patricia clarkson score in their individual big scenes .\nbut the greatest interest lies in the craftsmanship , which is provided in spades by ferretti , cinematographer robert richardson , visual effects and second - unit overseer rob legato , costume designer sandy powell , editor thelma schoonmaker and dozens of others . even when it ' s clear scorsese has decided to employ fakery and allow it to be obvious , it ' s done with elegance and beauty .\nof at least equal interest is the soundtrack , supervised by robbie robertson , which employs mostly modern serious and classical music in the same manner of intelligent sampling that scorsese normally uses rock and borrowed movie compositions . the sudden infusions of discordant , atonal and otherwise unsettling passages by ligeti , penderecki , cage , adams and , more traditionally , mahler , among numerous others , further amplifies the sought - after climate of malignant ambiguity .\ncamera ( deluxe color , panavision widescreen ) , robert richardson ; editor , thelma schoonmaker ; music supervisor , robbie robertson ; production designer , dante ferretti ; supervising art director , robert guerra ; art directors , christina wilson , max biscoe ; set decorator , francesca lo schiavo ; costume designer , sandy powell ; sound ( dolby digital / dts / sdds ) , petur hliddal ; supervising sound editors , philip stockton , eugene gearty ; re - recording mixer , tom fleischman ; visual effects supervisor , rob legato ; visual effects , the basement , the syndicate , new deal studios ; special effects coordinator , r . bruce steinheimer ; special visual makeup effects , legacy effects ; stunt coordinator , george aguilar ; assistant director , joseph reidy ; second unit director - camera , legato ; casting , ellen lewis , meghan rafferty . reviewed at paramount studios , los angeles , feb . 10 , 2010 . ( in berlin film festival - - noncompeting . ) mpaa rating : r . running time : 138 min ."]}
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planning and travel days . i will be recommending you guys to friends and family and look forward to using magic holidays services myself in the future .\ni authorise club mahindra holidays to call / email me for membership plan details .\nturkey\u2019s tui magic life hotels are big on watersports \u2013 especially tui magic life club sarigerme , where things like water - skiing , wakeboarding and mono - skiing sessions are part of the package .\ni had a lovely stay with wife & sister at phuket & pattaya . staff were extremely co - operative & helpful in arranging for tour packages . very good service from magic holidays .\nmagic holidays , which has so far invested nearly rs 700 crore on these properties across india , currently has 750 rooms available in india and abroad . its goa property will open next month .\nvirgin holidays special assistance team leads the world in providing holidays to everyone . whether you have mobility restrictions or medical requirements , don ' t worry \u2013 we ' ve thought about it .\nmagic holidays on friday said it will increase the number of properties in india from the current 37 to 100 in the next five years , making it the largest timeshare vacations provider in the country .\nwe really enjoyed our trip . thanks for making our trip a memorable one . we were really unplanned and it was magic holidays who helped us plan a wonderful trip at the last moment . thanks .\nmagic breaks by world travellers is an accredited body member of the freedom travel group ltd , atol 6042 .\na his and hers massage here , a five - course meal there \u2013 holidays are all about spoiling yourself . that\u2019s why we\u2019ve put together a great collection of luxury holidays that let you do just that .\neach of our tui magic life hotels is right near a sandy beach \u2013 some even have their own private stretches .\ncalendars calendar 2018 calendar 2019 monthly calendar pdf calendar add events calendar creator adv . calendar creator holidays on this day\nall tui magic life hotels are crowd pleasers . it\u2019s an old clich\u00e9 , but this lot really do have something for everyone .\nsplash parks , all - action kids\u2019 clubs and a bucketload of activities . family holidays are a doddle with us .\nagic holidays is a vacation ownership product of panoramic holidays ltd . with magic holidays is you can own tomorrow ' s holidays at today ' s prices . our unique vacation ownership offer ' s complete flexibility to our members in terms of room nights usage & payment plans to suit all kind of lifestyles and budget requirements . a one - time payment entitles you room nights for holidaying at more than 4 , 000 + resorts , for 25 years along with your 2 kids below 12 years of age . further for your convenience , we have split the same into very affordable emis which are inflation - free .\nindulgence comes as standard on our luxury holidays . treat yourself to these all inclusive breaks when only the best will do .\noctober 31 is magic day , a day that commemorates the life and times of one of the world\u2019s best - known magicians harry houdini .\nmagic holidays also has a tie - up with resort condominium international ( rci ) to facilitate a range of holiday options . in addition to this , to aid their expansion plans the company has also adopted a franchise model that has helped them spread their network throughout the country .\nmagic holidays is a timeshare product from the panoramic group of companies , a worldwide hospitality innovator . what makes this product different is that it allows customers to own tomorrow ' s holidays at today ' s prices , giving guests an experience of \u2018unforgettable times\u2019 ! timeshare is currently the fastest growing leisure segment in the tourism industry . according to statistics there are over 350 , 000 families in india . . . .\nwith magic holidays you are sure to have the best deal for hotels and resort of all budget and style . selection of accommodation of all categories ( from low - budget - self - catering units to exclusive de lux hotels , as well as villas and special type accommodation ) at most competitive conditions .\ntui magic life rooms come in all different shapes and sizes . because the clubs are on or near a beach , lots come with sea views , too .\nmagic holidays resort , singapore is their first property located in the heart of the country . strategically placed at st thomas walk , the property shares its vicinity with top shopping malls in singapore . the visitor at the resort will have best of both worlds by experiencing world class amenities with best shopping deals around .\nwe\u2019re part of tui group \u2013 one of the world\u2019s leading travel companies . and all of our holidays are designed to help you discover your smile .\nchristmas : magic kingdom park turns into a winter wonderland at christmas time . crisp white snowflakes descend on the park as santa joins mickey mouse in a festive parade .\nthe newly launched united - 21 , mahabaleshwar carries on the legacy of magic holidays and offers the best - in - class amenities to its customer . nestled comfortably on the serene and breezy hill station of mahabaleshwar , this hotel offers old world charm with all modern amenities for a business as well as a leisure traveller .\nbest known for his escapist acts , houdini died on this date in 1926 and this unofficial holiday was created a year after harry houdini ' s death as houdini day . the society of american magicians also organizes a national magic week every year from october 25 to october 31 as a way to celebrate and appreciate the art and science behind magic .\nstaff at united 21 , udaipur resort are very friendly and cordial . food is extremely scrumptious . we had a comfortable stay and is one of our memorable holidays .\nif you know roughly what you want , and when you want to go , then use the search form above which will let you search different types of holidays .\nyou can take your brood to see the tombs of the kings in cyprus , loggerhead turtles in greece or the wildlife - packed rainforests of the dominican republic . we\u2019ve also got a stack of beach holidays to browse . our holiday packages already include a shedload , but you\u2019ll get even more extras at our holiday villages and splashworlds . these hotels are in the premier league of kids\u2019 holidays \u2013 think high ropes courses , top - notch shows and free waterpark entry . check out our cheap family holidays below .\nwe ' re part of tui group - one of the world ' s leading travel companies . and all of our holidays are designed to help you discover your smile .\nand the teams in these hotels go out of their way to fill your holiday with magic moments , which could be anything from leaving surprise chocolates in your room to cocktails delivered to your sunlounger .\nfamily holidays come courtesy of holiday villages , splashworld resorts and tui magic life clubs . at these ones , you\u2019ll get things you wouldn\u2019t expect for free \u2013 think mountain biking , banana boat rides and aerial adventure courses . we\u2019ve even got some kids - go - free holidays up for grabs , if you\u2019re quick \u2013 pop over to our free kids\u2019 place finder . or you can splash out on a 5 - star all inclusive number , where everything\u2019s that little bit fancier . on the hunt for a bargain ? scroll through our cheap all inclusive deals below .\nan extra dollop of ice - cream ? sure . one more mojito ? go on then . you won\u2019t have to fork out for any of this on our all inclusive holidays .\nafter 20 years in the all inclusive business , tui magic life has got its formula nailed . and the proof is in the pudding \u2013 guests come back to these international beachfront hotels year after year .\nwe ' re passionate about creating the best holidays in the whole wide world and going that extra mile to make sure you get exactly what you want , the way you want it .\nsome holidays are sea - centric , so where better to stay than in one of our beachfront hotels ? this way , you can flip flop your way to the sands in seconds .\nprivacy policy | * terms , conditions & exclusive apply . images are indicative . all rights reserved . copyright \u00a9 2016 , mahindra holidays & resorts india ltd . , ( mhril ) . all rights reserved\nnow in its 30th year , virgin holidays is the uk\u2019s favourite worldwide holiday company . founded in 1985 on the virgin principles of excellent customer service , value , reliability , responsibility and a sense of fun , it has used its entrepreneurial heritage and passion for innovation to benefit customers and communities around the world . the brand is particularly known for the \u201cmagic touches\u201d its customers have come to expect whatever destination they choose \u2013 whoever they are .\nwhen it comes to all inclusive beach holidays , water babies have lucked out . at loads of our hotels , you can grab free snorkelling gear or kayaks \u2013 some even put on a complimentary diving lesson .\nfrom the canary islands to the caribbean , our beach holidays whizz you all over . we\u2019ve put down roots in plenty of top resorts , like aruba\u2019s palm beach and family - friendly fig tree bay in cyprus .\nholidays : all flight - inclusive holidays on this website are financially protected by the atol scheme . thomas cook retail limited act as an agent for licenced tour operators . when you pay you will be supplied with an atol certificate . please ask for it and check to ensure that everything you booked ( flights , cruises , hotels and other services ) is listed on it . please see the tour operators booking conditions for further information .\ndisney\u2019s ultimate ticket is your key to the magic , explore all six amazing parks and come and go as you please . fourteen days of admission for the price of seven includes entry to magic kingdom park , epcot , disney\u2019s hollywood studios , disney\u2019s animal kingdom theme park , disney\u2019s blizzard beach water park , disney\u2019s typhoon lagoon water park , disney\u2019s oak trail golf course * plus miniature golf * * , access to espn wide world of sports complex * * * and disney quest indoor interactive theme park * * * *\nwe use cookies to ensure you have an easy , quick and reliable experience whilst using the virgin holidays website . by continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies . for more details , see our cookie policy .\nmagic tours provides you with the best and affordable exchange offers . we guarantee fast , friendly and efficient services . there are various services in which we take interest which are as follows : buying and selling of foreign currency , prepaid travel cards , traveller\u2019s cheque etc .\ncurrently the group owns more than 30 hotels , resorts and service apartments across different continents , and expanding rapidly with 16 upcoming properties . the group\u2019s hotels and resorts are operating under the brand name\nunited 21\n. the group offers a time share concept by the name of\nmagic holidays\nwhich enables customers to book inflation proof holidays for the next 25 years at today ' s price and also offer unique holiday options through pancard clubs ltd . the group has travel portals by the name of urltoken and urltoken which provide online solution for international and domestic travel such as flight booking , hotel booking and customized tours . with a strong presence in information technology business the group offers wide range of products and services which caters to small and medium enterprises .\nbased in orlando , florida , inside the magic was created in 2005 by ricky brigante . what started as a tiny web site and short weekly podcast has grown to the multimedia - driven experience it is today , focusing on bringing you all things fun , every day .\njust wanted to take a few moments of yours to thank you for giving us a wonderful experience and memories to cherish for the lifetime . the package provided by you was really good , the whole journey would be treasured in our minds forever . the choice of hotels was perfect and would give them full marks in all perspectives be it be hospitality , rooms , location , ambience everything . the package was also neatly planned , thanks to you . . . . . . it was a great experience travelling with magic holidays .\nin the early 21st century , many chinese families spent a significant amount of their discretionary income celebrating the spring festival with traditional symbols and food . they also spent time watching the televised spring festival gala : an annual variety show featuring traditional and contemporary singers , dancers and magic demonstrations .\njoin club mahindra - india\u2019s favorite resort chain to enjoy magical family holidays every year for 25 years at 50 + resorts in india and abroad . enjoy family vacations at some of the most loved family holiday destinations in india and abroad with a club mahindra membership .\none of the unique vacation ownership company , where you get a week\u2019s holiday every year , at your chosen location , or at any other destination of your choice , for all of 25 years ! we offer self - catering holiday accommodation in 40 + domestic and 4000 + of international resort destinations . our flexible range of ownership options provides suitable packages for any lifestyle or budget requirements . magic holidays ensures a smooth and relaxing retreat without a hitch . one of the best names in timeshare , we offer timely bookings and inexpensive yet fabulous vacations , experiences that will transcend in\nplushescapes brings the best boutique hotels , villas and resorts to those who enjoy fresh experiences and experiential travel . these curated hotels are handpicked for their distinctive character , sense of place and excellent quality . furthermore , our flash sales help our users enjoy luxury holidays at affordable prices .\ncontact us | advertise on itm privacy policy \u00a9 2005\u20132018 jak schmidt , inc . all rights reserved . by using this site you agree to our privacy policy . the material on this site may not be reproduced , distributed , transmitted , cached , or otherwise used , except with the prior written permission of inside the magic .\naccording to hitesh kshatriya , coo of panoramic group of companies ,\nour expansion is driven by a strategic and focused approach of adding new properties to deliver an improved , unique vacation experience . we are catering to needs of our customers with global expansion too . we strive to provide best - in - class holiday experience with variety of options and giving \u2018unforgettable times ' to our valued customers . with a tool like timeshare holidays , we are positive about guaranteeing our customers with memorable holidays for the next 25 years at a cost that doesn ' t burn a hole in their pockets .\nwalt disney world resort has six fantastic parks for you and your family to enjoy . four theme parks : magic kingdom park , epcot , disney ' s animal kingdom theme park and disney ' s hollywood studios plus 2 water parks : blizzard beach water park and typhoon lagoon water park . there ' s something for all the family , whatever age .\nthe company ' s promise of \u2018unforgettable times ' , which is an integral part of the repositioning , seeks to provide customers with a holiday experience like never before that will keep them coming back for more such magical moments . this promise comes along with the assurance of affordable holidays supplemented with timely booking of properties in some of the best locations in india and abroad .\nchail , a hill station with picture postcard views is situated in himachal pradesh . to experience nature like never before , start with this virtual tour of our resort ! set in a striking location at chail , united - 21 resort has all the perfect ingredients to make your holidays truly magical . you can even ask for the adventure activities ! for more details click here : urltoken\nmulti - course meals in full view of the waves . body massages that melt every muscle . and sunset dips in a private hot tub . if those sound like your kind of pastimes , check out our collection of luxury holidays . they give you that special something extra , so things like infinity pools , world - class spas , and restaurants inspired by michelin dining are a given .\nwith our package holidays , you can tickle your toes on the beaches of asia and africa , or hop over to european favourites , like greece , spain and portugal . hotel - wise , you\u2019ve got everything from plush premier properties to action - packed holiday villages \u2013 a load are stationed right by the sand , as well . if you\u2019re browsing for your next fly and flop , you\u2019ve landed in the right place \u2013 this page is packed with our best beach holiday deals .\nit\u2019s the place where dreams come true . imagine four disney parks and two water parks , two exciting night - time entertainment districts , and a state - of - the - art sports complex . now add in over 25 themed disney resort hotels , plus countless opportunities for dining , shopping and recreation , and it\u2019s easy to see why walt disney world resort in florida is one of the number one holiday destinations in the world . with something for everyone , walt disney world resort in florida promises the holiday of your dreams . and come true they do , just like magic .\nmany of the flights and flight - inclusive holidays on this website are financially protected by the atol scheme . but atol protection does not apply to all holiday and travel services listed on this website . please ask us to confirm what protection may apply to your booking . if you do not receive an atol certificate then the booking will not be atol protected . if you do receive an atol certificate but all the parts of your trip are not listed on it , those parts will not be atol protected . please see our booking conditions for information or for more information about financial protection and the atol certificate go to :\nmany of the flights and flight - inclusive holidays on this website are financially protected by the atol scheme . but atol protection does not apply to all holiday and travel services listed on this website . please ask us to confirm what protection may apply to your booking . if you do not receive an atol certificate then the booking will not be atol protected . if you do receive an atol certificate but all the parts of your trip are not listed on it , those parts will not be atol protected . please see our booking conditions for information , or for more information about financial protection and the atol certificate go to :\nmany of the flights and flight - inclusive holidays on this website are financially protected by the atol scheme . but atol protection does not apply to all holiday and travel services listed on this website . please ask us to confirm what protection may apply to your booking . if you do not receive an atol certificate then the booking will not be atol protected . if you do receive an atol certificate but all the parts of your trip are not listed on it , those parts will not be atol protected . please see our booking conditions for information or for more information about financial protection and the atol certificate go to the atol website at\nyour holiday is protected \u2013 many of the flights and flight - inclusive holidays on this website are financially protected by the atol scheme . but atol protection does not apply to all holiday and travel services listed on this website . please ask us to confirm what protection may apply to your booking . if you do not receive an atol certificate then the booking will not be atol protected . if you do receive an atol certificate but all the parts of your trip are not listed on it , those parts will not be atol protected . please see our booking conditions for information or for more information about financial protection and the atol certificate go to the atol website at urltoken\nkermit and company was another childhood staple , appearing on the muppet show from 1976 to 1981 . this half hour zany variety show also featured a virtual who\u2019s who of hollywood as guest stars ( appearing alongside many muppet favorites like gonzo , fozzy , miss piggy , the swedish chef , animal , dr . bunsen honeydew and his faithful assistant beaker ) . the first three seasons were released on dvd ( psst . . . disney . . . we\u2019re still waiting on the remaining seasons ! ) . the show\u2019s popularity spun off several movies and specials . as the holiday season is once again upon us , and with no less than nine television specials , a feature film and more , we thought it might be nostalgically nice to revisit some of mr . henson\u2019s holiday magic . . .\nall the resorts of the company , part of the 50 - year - old panoramic group , are owned and operated by the group , adding to the element of trust associated with it , hitesh kshatriya , chief operating officer , told reporters here .\non an average , each room added costs between rs 70 lakh and rs 1 crore . each property acquired has about 25 - 30 rooms . the company , which recently opened a resort at gir in gujarat , and acquired properties in lonavala , kollam and hyderabad , said it would finance such acquisitions through internal accruals .\nkshatriya said the company plans to increase its timeshare membership from the current 7 , 500 to 35 , 000 in the next five years .\nasked about the impact of the current economic situation on the tourism sector , he said business travel occupancy has reduced by 55 - 60 per cent , but the timeshare segment is affordable .\npanoramic group\u2019s turnover last year was rs 1 , 500 crore , he said .\nincome tax department realises $ 216 million , cairn tells the london stock . . .\nhilton , one of the largest hotel chains in the world , is on a course . . .\nthe e - auction of the iconic taj mansingh has been called off again for want . . .\nmercedes - benz india has appointed martin schwenk as managing director and . . .\nauto component company mm forgings will invest \u20b9650 crore in expanding its . . .\ndr reddy\u2019s laboratories ltd and ucb , a biopharmaceutical company , have . . .\ndrug price erosion in the us market , a major export destination for indian . . .\nthe ability of ceos to make tough calls and avoid feel - good short - term decisions often decides their legacies , . . .\nas the sc verdict on wednesday gives the delhi government more teeth , a look at the power struggle in the . . .\nfor the last six years , sudhanshu vats , group ceo , viacom 18 media pvt ltd , has been busy turning the . . .\nfans of the very popular oneplus phones probably don\u2019t need a reason to like the phone more than they already . . .\ninadequate forex reserves , growing pile of external debt and tightening global liquidity can exert pressure on . . .\n\u20b92121 \u2022 hdfc bank s1s2r1r2comment 2110208521352160 resistance ahead . go long only if the stock breaks above . . .\nas trees stand on shaky ground in our cities , a shave away from the axe of development , a meditation on their . . .\nin keeping with the rest of the issue , this week\u2019s quiz is all about trees .\nlast week\u2019s visit to boston with my sister su was built around my trial - by - visa at the spanish consulate . all . . .\nthe world cup upsets show that messi and ronaldo , the greats of their time , can thrive only with an able . . .\nthe explosively growing food delivery business in india is going upmarket , getting specialised and dishing out . . .\ncashing in on the popularity of videos , facebook\u2019s instagram has launched igtv , a platform where videos can . . .\nthere will be $ 24 billion in net new advertising investment this year , the best annual increment since the . . .\nin this concluding series on jobs , businessline finds that while small units have been hit all over the . . .\nthe pejorative jokes on pakoda sellers apart , the centre has been keen on pushing self - employment in a country . . .\nteamlease services , a recruitment and consultancy concern , has been an observer - participant in india\u2019s labour . . .\nin the first of a two - part series on skills and jobs , businessline examines the angst and aspirations of . . .\nselect min investment rs . 10 , 000 rs . 50 , 000 rs . 2lac rs . 5lac rs . 10lac rs . 20lac rs . 30lac rs . 50lac rs . 1 cr . rs . 2 cr .\nenter your email address associated with your franchiseindia account and we ' ll send you a link to reset your password .\nnetwork with the growing business community to get expert interventions to let you learn to grow & expand your business with franchising .\nother proposals include a new changing room facility , a canopy linking new and existing facilities and 60 additional car parking . .\nthe company will begin the beta testing phase of the vietnamese version of the app called go - viet this month , which . .\nby using more than 2 , 800 key words , users can search by brand , season , city , trend , colour , fabric or style through . .\narysta lifescience focuses on the development , formulation , registration , marketing and distribution of crop protection products for specialty applications , including seed . .\nthe report said ihh had agreed to make an open offer at a premium to the average market price . it . .\nthe startup has created 170 varieties of smoothies , made from locally - sourced , natural ingredients , without preservatives . . .\nreliance promises to integrate its physical retail with a new online retail business . its main advantage would be freedom from . .\naltbalaji , which began operations in april last year , is aiming to more than double its subscriber base to over 8 . .\norganic india will buy 20 - 40 % stake in delhi - based nutrihealth and the two companies have already signed term sheet for the . .\nthe hotels will be present in locations , including port blair , gorakhpur , ooty , lucknow , lakhimpur and kochi . . .\nhundreds of customers , who had already placed orders did not get delivery , took to complaining on social media platforms . . .\nnec also plans to deliver new solutions developed by nli to the surrounding emerging countries in order to propel nec ' s . .\nn line with this , the group now has 202 approvals and has so far filed over 330 abbreviated new drug . .\nstudents have limited options and are forced to navigate a fragmented and unorganized student housing marketplace . . .\nthe information contained herein is of generic nature only , and franchise india is not , by means of this website or any part thereof , rendering professional advice or services . before making any decision or taking any action that might affect your finances or business , you should consult a qualified professional advisor . your use of this website or any of its pages or links given , is at your own risk and you assume full responsibility and risk of loss resulting from your usage . with respect to use of the website , kindly visit urltoken .\nunited - 21 royal resort , todgarh is a heritage style property set amidst the lush green and pollution free atmosphere . surrounded by the picturesque aravalli mountains , the resort is well equipped with all modern amenities and comforts for the tourist . the resort is conveniently located near todgarh and is easily accessible from jodhpur airport as well as todgarh railway station .\nunited - 21 lake city resort , udaipur offers luxury stays over three lacs square feet and gives one a taste of sheer rajasthani tradition and culture . the resort boasts 23 well furnished rooms with business amenities and other luxurious facilities . close proximity to udaipur international airport on national highway 46 makes this resort an ideal setting for business travelers as well as leisure tourists .\nour properties : india : alleppey , bageshwar , bhimtal , chail , corbett , goa , hyderabad , kanha , karnala , kaziranga , kodaikanal , lonavala , mahableshwar , malvan , mysore , ooty , pench , pune , shirdi , suderban , tehri , thane . international : auckland , bangkok , pattaya , phuket , new york , north carolina , ohio . upcoming : coorg , durgapur , goa , jaipur , kumarakom , mangaon , munnar , neral , panvel , pune , tadaba .\nabout panoramic group of companies : panoramic group of companies is a diversified multinational conglomerate engaged in the businesses of hospitality , travel and tourism , and it . the group has extensive geographical presence across major cities of india , usa , new zealand , uk and uae . the company has earned the trust of over two million satisfied customers worldwide . panoramic universal ltd . , headquartered in mumbai , is a bse and nse - listed entity . it is the flagship company of the panoramic group which owns , manages and operates over 25 hotels worldwide , including asia ' s largest revolving entertainment lounge area 51 in pune .\nthe company plans to expand its domestic and international foot print through robust expansion plans .\nash chandler , the uber - classy host , comedian , and singer was back in all his glory at the wow awards 2018 ceremony at andaz hotel , new delhi aerocity .\nthe eema dialogues session at wow awards and convention asia 2018 witnessed a discussion between artists , artist management agencies and eema members on the topic : entertainment curation .\nthe elections were held on july 6th , 2018 under the supervision of navin b chawla , former chief election commissioner , government of india who acted as the chief election officer for these .\nthe 4 summits at the wow labs were : experiential marketing summit , asia mice summit , live asia summit and experiential celebrations summit .\nadidas and parley for the oceans are calling on their global communities to unite for the second consecutive year in one movement against marine plastic pollution .\nthe new division will be led by nikita nagpal , who brings with her 12 years of experience in wedding planning , management and execution .\ntriton communications , one of india\u2019s largest privately held and iconic communications agencies , has announced that they have appointed jyotsna parikh as creative head - mumbai .\nfounded in 2007 , eventfaqs media is a muti - channel platform focussed on the events , entertainment and experiential marketing industry .\ncopyright \u00a9 2015 eventfaqs media . all pages of the website are subject to our terms and conditions and privacy policy . you must not reproduce , duplicate , copy , sell , resell or exploit any material on the website for any commercial purposes\nit\u2019s our customers\u2019 opinions that really matter , and it seems they like us . in 2012 an externally conducted phone survey revealed that 97 . 1 % of our previous guests would holiday with us again . here are just some of the comments we ' ve been delighted to see written about us from our previous guests :\nwe enjoyed our stay at pattaya . view from the room was breath - taking and it was neat and clean including the kitchenette . thanks to staff who took great care of us\nwe had a super experience at emerald , goa . rooms are spacious & clean . special thanks to mr . naresh for his support . we had a memorable trip in this clean & peaceful location .\nour stay at united 21 , hyderabad was very enjoyable , rooms were clean and pleasant . food provided at the hotel was very good and appreciate the service provided by your staff .\nour stay at united 21 , hyderabad was very enjoyable , rooms were clean and pleasant .\ngraciano cottages , goa is a great place with fantastic location and excellent service . staff at the resort are very polite and helpful . we enjoyed our holiday .\nstaff at the resort are very polite and helpful . we enjoyed our holiday .\nhotel sagar kinara , malvan is extremely well maintained . the food served here is fresh , authentic sea food . we enjoyed our stay and will definitely visit this place again .\nour stay at united 21 - mahabaleshwar was overwhelming and made us feel at home . services in all aspects were excellent . we enjoyed the stay to the fullest .\nour stay at united 21 - mahabaleshwar was overwhelming and made us feel at home .\nsharing is caring and i do this with a feeling of mixed emotions . the credit for best services goes to everyone , restaurant , reception & housekeeping staff .\na beautiful place for spending hours in the morning & evening , just sitting by the pool side or in the balcony of the resort enjoying nature & the service . the stay was amazing .\na beautiful place for spending hours in the morning & evening , just sitting by the pool side .\nexcellent quality plus the staff was very courteous and efficient in their work . rooms were splendid & food , excellent . worth staying . would visit again .\nexcellent quality plus the staff was very courteous and efficient in their work . rooms were splendid & food ,\nthe stay was fantastic and the food was delightful . staff is very responsive , courteous and always eager to serve . our stay was filled with fun and excitement .\nthe stay was fantastic and the food was delightful . staff is very responsive , courteous and always eager to serve .\nkhatau house , basement , mogul lane , mahim ( west ) , mumbai \u2212 400 016 maharashtra , india .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\npanoramic group has achieved several milestones since its establishment as a corporate entity . its achievements were always highlighted in print and online media . in this section , you can go through our media releases , details of the organization & its success stories and also learn more about panoramic group ' s portfolio of brands and businesses . we ' ll always keep you updated with latest news and press releases about panoramic group . if you have any queries or need more information about panoramic group , feel free to contact us .\nyou can do online booking through our fast booking engine . alternatively you can send offline queries to our customer executive .\nimages displayed here showcases our hard work and dedication in serving and delighting our customers that ensures maximum satisfaction to them . hospitality offered in our hotels and resorts are the best in the world and it comes with a sense of responsibility and affection .\nproperties mentioned below are almost ready to commence within a short period of time .\ngreat celebrations are about creating expectations , building on the excitement and climaxing in an ecstasy . and to host them , you need a venue that offers all this and more . now , how about a lounge that revolves ?\ntake great pleasure in introducing ourselves as thane ' s only 4 * hotel with a lifestyle family club established in september 2009 .\ngreat celebrations are about creating expectations , building on the excitement and climaxing in an ecstasy .\npancard clubs limited is a group company of panoramic group of companies . pancard clubs limited is engaged in development & maintenance of recreation club and hotels . it\u2019s having 53 pan india branches , offerings it customers holiday option .\nour one - 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", "topic": 32}], "title": "jumbo ( supermarket )", "paragraphs": ["there is also another supermarket open on sunday called digros about . 2 mins away from jumbo store\njumbo is a typical dutch supermarket chain with an omnichannel mindset . our ambition is to become online market leader .\nthe other supermarket chains ( jumbo and plus ) have their own stickers , but i do not know what they are promoting at the time .\nthere ' s an algartalhos supermarket just 4 min . from the airport : urltoken\nthe dutch competition watchdog has cleared supermarket operator jumbo ' s move to buy local rival super de boer , it was announced today ( 7 december ) .\nsupermarket refrigerator island display freezer used mini glass door display f . . . for seafood\ndo you have more specific information about the location of jumbo supermarket ? why didn ' t you say so ? you can improve yelp by sharing it here .\nwhile lotto had been previously been confirmed as the title sponsor for the next two seasons , supermarket chain jumbo was presented as the second sponsor of the worldtour team .\nhere are several steps , many of which could translate to us supermarket organizations as well .\nteam manager richard plugge welcomed onboard jumbo along with the pre - existing sponsors .\ndutch retailer jumbo supermarkten has booked a 35 % increase in first - half sales .\ndutch supermarket firm jumbo will take over the reigns of la place restaurants in a deal approved by the administrators overseeing the restaurant parent , v & d\u2019s bankruptcy . jumbo will initially take over 60 restaurants , the company\u2019s assets and its headquarters , the administrators announced on tuesday .\nhi , can someone please tell me the opening times of the jumbo supermarket in setubal on a sunday . despite trying i cannot find what i ' m looking for online . thanks clive\n/ global / scaled / 2440x1066x0x447x1000x435 / other - entrematic - references page - jumbo food market chv complex veghel the netherlands - jumbo food market chv complex veghel the netherlands 4 . jpg\nart of the 20th century ( jumbo s . ) ( v . 1 & 2 )\nthe dutch supermarket chain jumbo supermarkten started in the early 1920\u2019s as a typical dutch family company in the south of the netherlands . in its ambition to become the largest digital supermarket in the netherlands , it wanted to exceed all expectations both online and offline . to achieve this , the jumbo team is continuously working to build an enterprising , solid , customer focused and committed organisation ready for the future .\nseveral private - equity firms and trade buyers have reportedly submitted first - round bids for dutch supermarket chain c1000 .\nbouwfonds investment management has started with the redevelopment of the 3 , 500 sq . m . shopping centre zuidpromenade in soest zuid . supermarket jumbo has celebrated the opening of the new entrance on 29 of april .\nit looks like we don ' t have a specific address for jumbo supermarket , which makes giving directions tricky . this business might not have an official storefront , or it might move to multiple locations throughout the day .\ndutch retailer jumbo has secured access to the books of takeover target and local peer super de boer .\nsometimes a supermarket chain has a promotional event . let ' s limit this to albert heijn , the biggest chain here .\nalgartalhos are a chain of small supermarkets and won ' t have the range of stuff that jumbo has .\nit is fantastic news that we have created the team with jumbo , \u201d said speed skating coach jac orie .\ni am also pleased that our ladies have a place in the team lottonl - jumbo team .\nthanksgiving day turkey rip - off - - - today is thanksgiving ! i would have more to be thankful for if the west jumbo supermarket store on lake worth road near jog road in lake worth florida didn ' t rip . . .\nlike any big supermarket in portugal ( called hipermercado ) they are open 9am to 11pm every day except christmas day and new years day .\nyou have focused on the us market for the last year or so . do you think the question has relevance for us supermarket chains ?\nin the netherlands , the electronic food market is quite innovative . this blogpost focuses on the business models of two innovative firms ; jumbo e - commerce ( pick up points ) and hello fresh . jumbo pick - up points are chosen instead of ah online ordering , due to the successful profit formula jumbo uses and their market leadership with pick - up points .\ni work in a supermarket and the first thing i noticed was the fact that that ' s current day breakfast meat packaging in the back .\nto help realise its ambition , jumbo is working on an intershop ecommerce platform that is continuously being developed and improved . to get the support needed , jumbo was looking for a strong ecommerce partner to advise them . with their experience in food retail salmon was selected to support jumbo in its ambitions - and to pave their way for innovation , user experience and best practices .\nwith the focus on innovation and new developments , the collaboration between jumbo , salmon and schuberg philis is becoming ever more efficient and professional . the focus is increasingly shifting from business requirements to innovation . jumbo\u2019s ambition to become digital market leader is clear and the cooperation between the three parties is an ongoing process , with new innovations and developments continuing to be realised in the next few years . with that in mind , jumbo supermarkten is strongly positioned to reach its ultimate goal of becoming digital leader in the online supermarket industry .\nleo , the school bully , puts monster ' s fate at stake in the upcoming pie - eating contest , so the gang enters monster , as\nthe masked muncher\n, in the competition against leo ' s ringer , jumbo jim , the\nsupermarket terminator .\ndutch retailer jumbo supermarkten will look overseas for growth opportunities if it becomes too difficult to increase its share of its domestic market .\nstarting from early 2000s all most important supermarket chains made their own brand for tissue paper product market : high quality products , easily recognizable to the consumers .\nas i feared , jumbo faro will close on 24th december 2013 at 18 : 00 and 19 : 00 on 31st december 2013 .\nprivately - owned retailer jumbo supermarkten has told just - food that it plans to have 300 stores open by the end of 2012 .\nnot sure if this is of any use msmos urltoken they are based at almancil which is about a 20 mins drive from the airport . opening hours are at the bottom of the home page and they do an online shop which could be useful . you will find it more expensive than jumbo and the other general supermarkets . pingo doce is a good all round supermarket for price and products in preference to jumbo in my opinion\nanalysts say jumbo ' s acquisition of rival retailer c1000 will not threaten the balance of power in the dutch grocery sector . . . .\nthe slowdown in supermarket sales due to the rise of competition from hard discounters and pound stores seems very similar to what is happening to mainstream supermarkets in the us .\ndutch retailer jumbo group has booked an increase in full - year sales , boosted by both acquisitions and like - for - like sales growth .\ndutch retailer jumbo group has pointed to a jump in sales from its namesake format in 2011 , a year when store disposals hit company revenues .\ndutch retail giant super de boer has agreed to a buyout offer from competitor jumbo , after the bid was raised to fend off sperwer holding .\ndutch grocery retailer ahold lost a court case against schuitema on thursday ( 24 march ) around its decision to acquire some jumbo stores in early 2010 .\ndutch retailer jumbo supermarkten has booked a 10 % rise in half - year turnover as sales were boosted by the super de boer stores acquired last year .\nsperwer group has quashed speculation in the netherlands that it is looking to co - operate with jumbo , a rival bidder for dutch grocer super de boer .\nafter topps gold became the first parallel cards actually inserted into packs in 1992 , topps continued the set with a fairly big change . the enhancement to the \u201cgold\u201d cards was the same idea \u2013 the player and team name at the printed in gold foil . but in 1993 , the cards came at a much higher rate of 1 per pack , instead of one per box in the 1992 product . the cards came 2 per cello , 3 per rack / jumbo , 5 per supermarket jumbo and 10 per factory set .\nthey have an information desk and will speak english . they will know about the closing hour of jumbo on the 24th . it will probably be around 7 pm .\n\u201cwe have great admiration and respect for the la place formula , the organization and its employees . we share the same passion for good , fresh and healthy food and also for our customers , \u201d said jumbo ceo frits van eerd . \u201cjumbo and la place are both strong brands and can go further into the market of food . \u201d\nsuper de boer , the dutch retailer set to be taken over by privately - owned retailer jumbo , said today ( 8 december ) that its shareholders has approved the deal .\nrelated searches for supermarket island display : display pop display shop display store display cake display lama display shoe display watch display food display lego display ring display book display floor display 4k display candy display more . . .\nart of the 20th century ( jumbo s . ) ( v . 1 & 2 ) : karl ruhrberg , manfred schneckenburger , christiane fricke , klaus honnef : 9783822885765 : urltoken books\n\u201cjumbo is still in talks with the trustees about a possible restart of operations at the la place branches inside v & d department stores , \u201d the grocery chain said in a statement .\ni was given an email address for the jumbo supermarket near faro in a previous post but have emailed twice and got no response . i am arriving on tuesday 24th december at about 4pm and will need to get some shopping in - i am trying to find out what time they will close on christmas eve - if anyone knows or if you can provide me with a phone number i will call them .\noriginal post would be prime material for / r / shitpost ; i don ' t even see how that would be interesting . it ' s an empty supermarket , it ' s not like anything is different after midnight .\nplugge confirmed that due to the predominately yellow colour of the team kit , lottonl - jumbo will wear a special tour de france jersey to avoid any confusion with the race leader ' s maillot jaune .\ndutch retailer jumbo has told just - food that it is in exclusive talks with the majority shareholder in takeover target super de boer amid speculation that a counter - bid could be made for the business .\n20th century art : v . 1 & 2 ( jumbo s . ) : urltoken karl ruhrberg , manfred schneckenburger , christiane fricke , klaus honnef , ingo f . walther , ingo f . walter : books\nthe team formally known as belkin has been unveiled in utrecht as team lottonl - jumbo showcasing its new back and yellow team kit modelled by the likes of riders robert gesink , wilco kelderman and laurens ten dam .\nthe jostling for position in the dutch food retail sector shows no sign of abating with the announcement that jumbo and schuitema are to co - operate on purchasing - and on the imminent takeover of super de boer .\ni always check the date . today 01 / 01 / 2018 chicken packed with rotten meat . it was a horrible feeling . the supermarket on lake worth rd near jog rd . i get home , and opened the plastic , and now my . . .\ni always check the date . today 01 / 01 / 2018 chicken packed with rotten meat . it was a horrible feeling . the supermarket on lake worth rd near jog rd . i get home , and opened the plastic , and now my house smells like rotten chicken !\nteam lottonl - jumbo is a merger of the cycling team and a professional speedskating team , which is a new dutch sporting model . the two teams have stated their intent to share knowledge in order to benefit from the combined structure .\nboth jumbo and hellofresh operate in the e - grocery market , but via different business models . although jumbo was not the first to enter this market , they have established themselves well by being market leader in pick - up points . hellofresh , is also an innovative concept , but easy to copy . they will have fierce competition , and will need to overcome this by having a sound strategy . it will be interesting to see how these companies will operate in the future and what innovations they will make .\nif you ' re willing to do 2 trips for groceries then stop at jumbo . i usually buy most of my items at save on foods and then head over to jumbo to finish off . they have a pretty good selection of asian food and vegetables . i like their shanghai noodles and you can find it in the refrigeration section . their dumplings are a good deal as well and that is in their freezer section . the prices on asian vegetables are half of what save on foods charges . they accept visa and mastercard too .\nthe immediate reaction was to slow the openings of new stores . all the chains have cut back on supermarket openings , some very dramatically . there are cases where brand new stores have been completely built and fitted out , but now they sit mothballed because opening and operating them will cost more money than leaving them closed .\na little less than\njumbo\n, especially with save on across the way , but still worth the trip . this place provides what the asian food section of save on simply can ' t . adorable , delicious snack foods , a variety of ramen and oudon and then of course the typical things one would find at an asian supermarket . unfortunately , the produce doesn ' t look so hot and the employees are rather mute . the atmosphere is dark and crowded , but it ' s worth it if you ' re leaving with the perfect instant lunch with candy hamburgers on the side .\nthe first similarity between the two business models is defined by their incentive ; both make it more convenient for the customer to buy their groceries . secondly the market opportunities , hellofresh and jumbo operate both in the electronic food market , which is expected to grow to a 5 % share of the total food market by 2015 and 20 % by 2020 . jumbo is currently the market leader in pick - up points which gives them an advantage . on the other hand , hellofresh boosted themselves with aggressive marketing tactics , which gave them a positive brand name .\nsong : supermarket song by peter weatherall 1 year old celestine loves going to the supermarket and just be independent at buying her favorite foods . she goes here every weekend so she knows exactly where to get the items . check out our fire fighter song : urltoken link to more kids songs : urltoken link to her cooking shows : urltoken link of her smartest shopper video : urltoken stay tuned for a lot more ! ! ! _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _\nuntil recently , the restrictive planning permission in the uk meant new sites for stores were hard to find , so a large landbank of potential sites was a competitive advantage and a way to lock out competitors . all the large uk supermarket chains have built pipelines of land for new stores , and they have large teams whose only function is to buy land , and build and open stores .\nnow the contract with jumbo is a fact , we can work with lotto , bianchi and brand loyalty continue to build the future of cycling and skating with young talent , \u201d said plugge . \u201cpreviously , robert gesink and bauke mollema have made themselves themselves into world class athletes in cycling . wilco kelderman and moreno hofland have also pushed their way to the top .\nthe foundation of this project , namely ongoing improvement , was the development of jumbo\u2019s existing ecommerce platform according to the devops methodology , which works in two - weekly sprints . as preparation for this collaboration , the building of the infrastructure , resource management , appointments , contracts and workplaces were launched in february 2016 . the first sprint based on the new devops methodology started in july 2016 .\nduring the initial period , the cooperation between jumbo supermarkten , salmon and schuberg philis reached new levels of efficiency and professionalism . the foundation of this cooperation resulted in a devops partnership between the three parties which kicked off in january 2016 . in this collaboration schuberg philis is responsible for the \u2018ops\u2019 such as the hosting and facilitating the \u2018software fabric\u2019 . salmon takes care of the development and contributes to problem solving .\nthis is a big question and a tough conversation . key players in the uk supermarket sector are already confronting it , and many markets in the us will soon follow if they are not already there . figuring out how to respond requires systematic rethinking of the entire organization\u2019s function , from the head office down to the number of skus stocked in any given category . to start the conversation , i reached out to will treasure , director , operations for the javelin group , a part of accenture .\nkinda what our piggly wiggly looks like , but it was a different store before that . no idea when it was built but it looks about that age and carries so much nostalgia . they have these jumbo heating things above the front doors and going into the store in winter feels like the sweetest piece of heaven . the store may smell funny and have questionably old merchandise , but no other grocery store treats me that well at the entrance in winter .\nwill runs javelin group\u2019s operations practice and has designed and / or implemented technology and operational solutions for over 80 retailers , brands and b2bs including tesco , asos , delhaize , sainsbury , waitrose , jumbo and dixons carphone . prior to javelin group , will built and ran iceland group\u2019s home delivery service , growing a business from start - up to $ 240m annual sales in 12 months . will graduated from oxford with a starred first in engineering , economics and management .\nwill treasure : it\u2019s been clear for a while that the uk supermarkets\u2019 traditional way of growing , by adding new stores , was under pressure . same store sales by volume have been falling for a while , and dollar sales by store have been increasing only due to price inflation . this was less of an issue when supermarket chains overall were gaining market share , but for the last two years they have lost market share , mainly due to the growth of the hard discounters like aldi and lidl and the pound stores , which are similar to dollar general and dollar tree in the us .\nthe first citytarget stores open in los angeles , chicago and seattle . citytarget stores offer commuters , tourists and urban dwellers the same one - stop shopping convenience of a typical target store but in a smaller format that ' s tailored to an urban neighborhood . plus , guests will find an assortment that ' s the right size for city - dwellers ( so no worries about lugging jumbo - packs of paper towels on the bus ) and , in typical target fashion , innovative store features like a digital wall and redesigned navigational signs to help to our multilingual guests find what they need quickly .\nwith riders like mike teunissen and timo roosen [ joining in 2015 ] , the team wants to quickly reach the highest level .\nnow we can build through the years to create a successful team . i look forward to working with the cycling section to build a wonderful team and entertain the dutch sports fans .\nas a team we really are a good combination ,\ngesink said .\nwith two typical dutch sports , the sponsors will generate a lot of attention and the cyclists and ice - skaters can learn from each other . what i can learn from sven kramer ? the ice - skaters know everything about specific strength exercises in the run - up to an event , but we are well advanced in nutrition and training .\ni\u2019ve never been in a team with women , but i sensed immediately that there is a good atmosphere in the ice - skating team ,\nten dam said .\nthe men\u2019s and women\u2019s teams are strong and unified . as cyclists , we would like to benefit from that team spirit .\nsign up to the cyclingnews newsletter , from immediate media company limited . you can unsubscribe at any time . for more information about how to do this , and how we hold your data , please see our privacy policy\nlaplace restaurant in an amsterdam v & d location . dec . 5 , 2009 ( photo : pjotrp / urltoken / cc - by sa 2 . 0 ) . laplace restaurant in an amsterdam v & d location . dec . 5 , 2009 ( photo : pjotrp / urltoken / cc - by sa 2 . 0 )\nla place managing director bart van den nieuwenhof said the situation was a dream come true for the restaurant . \u201cafter times of uncertainty , i now confidently look towards our common future , \u201d he stated .\nup to ten restaurant locations will be closed in the deal , but it is not clear how many or which ones .\nthere are two candidates still in the running to take control of v & d , the telegraaf reported on tuesday . the top contenders were not revealed . american private equity firm sun capital , the current v & d owner , is not expected to regain control , having taken on much of the blame for the bankruptcy .\nv & d was formally declared bankrupt on december 31 , putting 10 , 000 jobs at risk .\nread more read { { review . expanded ? 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", "topic": 34}], "title": "arriva traincare", "paragraphs": ["owler has collected 11 screenshots of arriva traincare ' s website since mar 2015 . the latest arriva traincare website design screenshot was captured in mar 2018 .\nthe owler community has estimated the number of employees of arriva traincare to be one .\nthe owler community has estimated the revenue of arriva traincare to be less than $ 1m .\narriva traincare operates throughout the uk from five strategic locations - crewe , bristol , eastleigh , cambridge and tyne yard . arriva traincare operates as an independent stand - alone business within arriva uk trains . arriva uk trains is a division of arriva plc which is owned by deutsche bahn ( db ) .\narriva traincare operates throughout the uk from five strategic locations - crewe , bristol , eastleigh , cambridge and tyne yard .\narriva traincare is a leading independent uk train maintenance company based in crewe , with five strategically located depots throughout the country .\narriva traincare is a leading uk train maintenance company - our five strategically located depots provide high quality locomotive maintenance and overhaul .\narriva traincare works with many of the uk ' s leading train and freight operating companies , rolling stock leasing companies ( roscos ) and train manufacturers .\narriva traincare is an autonomous unit within arriva uk trains , providing quality maintenance for locomotives , rolling stock , and track plant from its crewe headquarters as well as four other strategic locations .\nand more . the two companies enjoy a positive relationship , with tbm rail offering services that complement arriva traincare ' s own vehicle refurbishment activities . russel fletcher ,\nrail union rmt said today that members working for arriva traincare will be taking further strike action over the company\u2019s latest refusal to improve on their abysmal pay offer .\narriva traincare is a trading name of london and north western railway co ltd . registered in england \u2013 reg . no . 2880012 vat no . 176095050 responsive website by thinkpad creative\narriva traincare is a trading name of london and north western railway co ltd . registered in england - reg . no . 2880012 vat no . 176095050 responsive website by thinkpad creative\nwith a proven track record of high quality maintenance on all forms of locomotives , rolling stock and track plant , arriva traincare is committed to continuous improvement of our services to meet customer demands .\nrolling stock technical inspector a superb career opportunity has arisen to join the crewe depot of arriva traincare as a rolling stock technical inspector . if you\u2019re an apprentice trained ci fitter / electrician and have a solid understanding of rail vehicle maintenance activities , this opportunity . . .\nstores labourer would you thrive working as part of a driven and professional team , within an organisation that prides itself on looking after its employees ? then you\u2019d be pleased to hear that an amazing opportunity has arisen for an experienced labourer to join the crewe depot of arriva traincare ! . . .\na direct connection to the west coast mainline at the company ' s crewe depot allows arriva traincare to offer world - class servicing , maintenance and overhaul facilities in an unparalleled location . the other depots - in bristol , eastleigh , cambridge and tyne yard - provide a complimentary service offering throughout the country .\nmeanwhile , the company\u2019s uk rail operations expand into wales after it wins the tender for a 15 - year integrated passenger rail franchise , creating arriva trains wales / trenau arriva cymru .\narriva acquires specialist patient transport company ambuline , expanding its position in social and healthcare passenger transport . it also acquires the midland bus company , which is integrated into the group\u2019s arriva midlands bus operations .\narriva continues its expansion in spain after buying two major operators in mallorca . in portugal , this growth is replicated after arriva acquires the majority stake in transportes sul do tejo - the biggest operator of bus services to the south of lisbon . arriva also becomes the largest private bus operator in italy with the acquisition of sab autoservizi .\ntoday , arriva is part of deutsche bahn , responsible for the group\u2019s regional passenger transport growth outside of germany .\nin southern europe , arriva was proud to be named the official transport provider for the 2015 milan expo \u2013 a multi - national trade exhibition which attracted over 22 million visitors . this was a major win for arriva\u2019s italian business , with the contract operated jointly between arriva - owned operators sia , saia trasporti , sal and sab autoservizi .\narriva becomes the largest bus operator in denmark following the acquisition of combus , the country\u2019s major bus services provider .\nunderpinned by the development of market leading positions in central and eastern europe , arriva announces strong year of growth and expansion . a strategic approach to recruiting and developing people ensures arriva maintain a highly engaged and committed workforce with the appointment of 80 new apprentices .\narriva acquires its joint venture partner\u2019s stake in arriva pcc , the polish rail company and is awarded a 10 - year regional rail contract in the kujawsko pomorskie region of the country . as part of two separate local consortia , arriva is awarded a contract to operate bus services in malta and a five - year contract to operate and maintain the metro de porto , the portuguese city\u2019s tram network .\n\u201cas arriva traincare\u2019s first industrial placement student i was unsure what to expect when starting back in august , however i am delighted with the opportunity i have been given . colleagues have been incredibly welcoming , allowing me to settle in and feel comfortable in my working environment , whilst i have also been allocated responsibility and challenging tasks which are allowing me to learn and develop in a fascinating industry . i particularly enjoy the contact i have with senior managers , and have found the support and knowledge they have been able to pass on invaluable . \u201c\n1996 further bus company acquisitions include national transport provider , the british bus group , to make arriva the uk\u2019s second largest bus company .\narriva provides rail , bus and ferry services in 12 european countries , and operates rail maintenance facilities in germany . ' the assurance that being part of the arriva group brings will help attract work from the rolling stock leasing companies and other large customers ' , said holland .\nin august 2010 , arriva is acquired by deutsche bahn , one of the world ' s leading passenger and logistics service providers . arriva is subsequently delisted from the london stock exchange and sells its successful german operations , which had grown to be a \u00a3400 million turnover business over five years .\n' lnwr has grown into a specialist facility capable of competing with some of the largest international groups ' , said bob holland , managing director of arriva ' s uk trains division . ' we plan to build on lnwr ' s work for bombardier , siemens , freightliner and arriva trains wales . '\narriva becomes the first private company to win rail franchises in denmark and wins the contract to provide public transport services to groningen and drenthe until 2009 .\ndeutsche bahn ( db ) , in conjunction with arriva , launches new long - distance ic bus service from germany to belgium , via the netherlands . the new route , which runs from dusseldorf to antwerp , via eindhoven , is operated jointly by arriva and db long - distance with three departures and arrivals each day .\nin the same year , arriva enters the hungarian and slovakia bus markets through the acquisition of 80 per cent of interbus invest , hungary\u2019s largest private bus operator .\n1980 the company\u2019s first bus acquisition in the uk ( grey - green coaches of london ) precedes arriva\u2019s entry into the country\u2019s bus market in the same year .\n1998 arriva enters the dutch bus market and acquires vancom nederland and veonn & hanze \u2013 making the company a major operator of inter - urban commuter coach services .\nin northern europe , arriva\u2019s growth story continued with the awarding of a \u00a31 . 4 billion contract to operate buses and trains in the dutch province of limburg . this lucrative contract came only six months after arriva began to operate an eight - year and a 10 - year bus contract in the brabant region , while a four - year contract win to operate buses in southeast friesland and on the waddeneilanden islands further cemented arriva\u2019s position as one of the leading transport operators in the netherlands .\narriva nederland and vdl bus & coach sign a delivery and maintenance contract for 164 new buses worth a total value of more than \u20ac67 million . the new environmentally friendly buses form part of the vehicle fleet for the east and west brabant concessions , having both been awarded to arriva in a deal worth over \u20ac1 . 2 billion .\narriva starts to operate phase two of e20 \u2013 sweden\u2019s largest multi - modal transport contract \u2013 as well as a new two - year rail contract in poland and the company is awarded a contract extension to operate its london overground service until 2016 . arriva transport solutions also begins its new nhs non - emergency transport contracts across the uk .\nmeanwhile in denmark , arriva officially launched its ground - breaking drivenow programme in copenhagen \u2013 the world ' s largest 100 per cent electric city car concept . while drivenow is already operating successfully in several major cities in europe and the united states , arriva\u2019s was the first city car concept to be integrated with public transport in a metropolitan area .\narriva acquires open access rail operator grand central railway in the uk and wins e20 \u2013 a 12 - year contract to operate bus and rail services in stockholm , sweden .\nbusinesses operated by deutsche bahn outside of germany become part of arriva . these include chiltern railways , london overground rail operations , tyne and wear metro , pan bus ( denmark ) , \u00f6stg\u00f6tapendeln and botniat\u00e5g ( both sweden ) . four axiom rail depots transfer from db schenker rail ( uk ) ltd to arriva ' s lnwr rail maintenance operations .\narriva enters the uk rail market and acquires mtl bus operations on merseyside . the company also enters the portuguese bus market with the acquisition of two companies in northwest portugal .\nto facilitate a major upgrade of its core fleet during 2014 , arriva uk bus announces an investment programme worth in excess of \u00a340 million . in supporting the business\u2019 on - going commitment to cut emissions and reduce its environmental impact through its eco - driving programme , arriva partners with two of the uk\u2019s leading bus manufacturers to introduce more than 200 new carbon efficient vehicles .\nuk : transport operator arriva announced on november 18 that it had acquired train maintenance company lnwr for \u00a32\u00b74m , including repayment of a shareholder loan and the assumption of approximately \u00a32m of debt .\nhaving begun 2015 with the awarding of a 5 - year contract to operate bus services in nis , the largest city in southern serbia , arriva went from strength to strength , increasing its presence in central and eastern europe with the acquisition of two bus operating companies in slovakia , and established slovenian bus operator alpetour , which saw arriva double the size of its operations in the country .\narriva completes its purchase of transportes sul do tejo after buying the remaining 49 per cent stake and takes 100 per cent control of the dutch bus / rail joint venture it started in 1999 .\nin the uk , arriva announced an investment in excess of \u00a345 million to facilitate a major upgrade of its uk bus fleet , including the roll - 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year nhs contract to provide non - emergency patient transport in greater manchester . meanwhile , the company also re - wins the bus contract on the island of schiermonnikoog , netherlands , and its train contract in western jutland , denmark , is extended to 2018 .\noctober saw arriva - owned chiltern railways launch its oxford to london service following a unique \u00a3320 million investment \u2013 the first new line to link a major british city and london in more than 100 years . and to round off a great 2015 , in december it was announced that arriva had secured one of the uk\u2019s largest rail contracts \u2013 northern \u2013 adding another 5 , 000 people to our 55 , 000 workforce until 2025 , with a \u00a31 billion investment to transform rail travel across the north of england .\narriva\u2019s roots are in sunderland in the uk , where we still have our head office . back in 1938 the cowie family opened a second - hand motorcycle shop in sunderland \u2013 the first venture by what has grown to be an international business trading across europe .\narriva increases its shareholding in italian company saia transporti to 100 per cent and a further 10 per cent in portuguese company barraqueiro . new acquisitions include uk bus , coach and airport transfer provider tellings golden miller group and spanish bus operator empresa de blas y cia s . l .\n1999 arriva expands in denmark with the acquisition of bus denmark and begins operating bus and rail services in friesland under a joint venture , as well as train services in groningen . expansion into the spanish bus market follows with the acquisition of two bus companies in galicia , northwest spain .\narriva acquires veolia transport central europe and becomes the largest international passenger transport operator in central and eastern europe . this acquisition sees the company expand its operations into croatia , serbia and slovenia while it also strengthens its position in the czech republic bus market with the purchase of probo bus and pt real .\nmajor contract wins include being awarded the crosscountry rail franchise in the uk , a stockholm bus contract in sweden and a new bus contract to the south of rotterdam , netherlands . arriva also becomes the first private company to enter the polish rail market with a three - year contract to operate train services in the northwest of the country .\nin the same year , arriva announces that it has won the contract to operate rail services in bavaria , germany for 10 years from 2007 . it is also awarded a 15 - year rail contract in friesland and groningen , denmark , as well as a six - year contract to operate buses in waterland , north of amsterdam in the netherlands .\nwith a focus on quality and delivering innovative and sustainable transport services for its customers , arriva renews high - profile 10 - year contract to operate bus services in the slovenian coastal city of koper . the new contract , worth more than \u20ac14 million , sees the introduction of 12 new mercedes citaro and sprinter city low - emission vehicles alongside new smartcard ticketing technology .\narriva enters the german bus market with the acquisition of sippel group \u2013 one of the country\u2019s largest privately owned operators . the company also acquires blue bus and coaches of bolton , uk , plus 80 per cent of italian bus operator sadem and increases its stake in societa autoservizi , f . v . g s . p . a . to 60 per cent .\narriva enters the german rail market with its acquisition of prignitzer eisenbahn gruppe as well as a 76 . 9 per cent stake in regentalbahn ag . the company also increases its position in the italian and danish bus markets with the purchase of a 49 per cent stake in societa autoservizi , f . v . g s . p . a . and full control of copenhagen\u2019s largest operator .\narriva makes a series of acquisitions , including premier buses in the uk ; german bus operator verkehrsbetriebe bils kg ; a 21 . 5 per cent stake in barraqueiro group sgps sa of portugal ; and a 35 per cent stake in trieste trasporti in italy . it also enters the czech bus market with the acquisition of transcentrum bus s . r . o and increases its stake in regentalbahn ag , in germany , to 100 per cent .\narriva strengthens its position in mainland european bus markets with the acquisition of two madrid - 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{"id": 55990, "summary": [{"text": "the sweetwater 420 fest is an annual event presented by sweetwater brewing company in atlanta , georgia held on a weekend closest to earth day .", "topic": 21}, {"text": "in 2014 , the festival announced it would be celebrating its 10th anniversary at its new home in centennial olympic park . ", "topic": 28}], "title": "sweetwater 420 fest", "paragraphs": ["sweetwater 420 fest 5k is a usatf certified race and is a peachtree qualifier .\n30a road crew heads to sweetwater 420 fest for recycling mission and . . .\nback again this year and generating more hype than ever , is the sweetwater 420 fest .\nsweetwater 420 fest \u2013 we\u2019re here for a good time , she\u2019s here for a long time .\nsweetwater 420 fest draws about 70 , 000 people over three days . photo by dave vann .\nthe sweetwater 420 fest rolled into downtown atlanta april 17 - 19 \u2014 and so did big time thunderstorms .\nfounded 14 years ago as an earth day environmental celebration , sweetwater 420 fest\u2019s eco - friendly focus grows stronger each year .\ninsiders\u2019 tip : download the official 420 fest app , powered by 30a , for iphone and android .\ntea leaf green was the first official headliner to hit our stage during our early years of 420 fest .\na dynamic mix of live music , comedy , art , food , planet 420 workshops and village , 420 disco , 420 fest 5k and of course sweetwater\u2019s lip - smacking , lineup of brews makes this an experience and not just a festival .\nwant to run the sweetwater 420 fest 5k road race on saturday , april 21 , 2018 ? click below to purchase the bundle for $ 5 off .\n* final submissions by 4 / 19 , rules apply . you must be 21 + to drink at 420 fest .\nthe sweetwater 420 fest is a happy ending productions event . for more information , please visit urltoken , or follow us on twitter @ 420fest or become a fan on facebook .\njam - rock fans are readying to get their groove on for the next installment of the sweetwater 420 festival .\nwith jewelry , t - shirts , art and more who knows what treasures you\u2019ll walk away with from the 420 fest artist market .\n2012 sweetwater 420 festival sponsors include : gas south , marta , creative loafing , digital marketing services , and more .\nhead to wristband solutions tent when you arrive to 420 fest and pay $ 5 . 00 replacement fee . then register your new wristband .\nwe can ' t wait to see everyone at centennial olympic park this weekend . just remember \u2014 you drink , we drive . lyft atlanta wishes everyone a fun and safe festival at sweetwater 420 fest !\nsweetwater 420 fest blends music , entertainment , art and culture , all while respecting mother earth and has grown and evolved each and every year since 2004 . yes , 14 years ago this baby was born , at sweetwater brewery as a small celebration and has evolved to the weekend - long , jam - packed fest you know and love today at atlanta\u2019s centennial olympic park .\nenjoy 420 disco experience with high - energy dance music , electrifying audio - visuals , lasers , cyrogenics and live interactive performers on planet 420 and lyrics & laughter stages . learn more about the 420 disco\nthe 30a company road crew has packed up the big blue 30a radio airstream to hit the road to atlanta for the sweetwater 420 festival .\nthe tickets remaining for the 13th annual sweetwater 420 fest include a three - day general admission pass ( $ 138 ) and single day tickets ( ranging from $ 66 - $ 170 ) . tickets are on sale now at urltoken .\none of atlanta\u2019s largest , most organically grown events \u2014 sweetwater 420 festival \u2014 returns to candler park this april and is sure not to disappoint .\nsome music from the artists at this year\u2019s sweetwater 420 festival can be found on this spotify playlist . take a listen and update your libro musica .\nyou can\u2019t get these in stores and you can\u2019t get them during brew tours . the sweetwater experience tent features three dozen kegs and casks of sweetwater one - offs that you can only get at the fest , including bob\u2019s sour brown that\u2019s pictured above .\nyes , please register your wristband ! registering your wristband shows 420 fest organizers that the wristband belongs to you and lets you supply emergency contact information should anything happen to you .\neveryone entering the event must pass through security and is subject to bag inspection . prohibited items will be confiscated by security / event staff . 420 fest takes place rain or shine .\nwe ' re also giving 420 fest fans the opportunity to snag vip tickets . check our twitter at @ lyft _ atl to participate in our\ncaption this\ncontest . *\ninfo : urltoken atlanta : celebrate mother nature this spring at the 8 th annual sweetwater 420 fest with a diverse lineup of talent and activities to fill a weekend ! kicking off on \u201c420\u201d and continuing through sunday , april 22 , the weekend is jammed - packed with activities that include performances from regional and local artists , live comedy , a cask ale tasting , planet 420 , the kid\u2019s zone , and more . a portion of the proceeds raised will be donated to park pride for park improvement \u2014 as part of the mission of the 420 fest is to leave the park in better shape than it was found each year .\n\u2014 patrons can now nail down daily plans for the weekend of april 18 - 20 as sweetwater 420 festival announces its 10th anniversary day - by - day schedule .\nsweetwater 420 fest kicks off friday in beautiful centennial olympic park , and we ' re thrilled to partner with the festival once again . whether you ' re a first - time festival goer or a seasoned pro , here ' s what you need to know about the weekend .\n420 fest ' s lead sponsor , the sweetwater brewing company , hasn ' t taken any shortcuts when it comes to providing amenities and concessions . there ' s also the sweetwater experience tent\u2014the place for beer enthusiasts of any kind . all weekend long , take a seat in the shaded tent for a journey through sweetwater ' s options . tastes , samples and presentations of sweetwater ' s endless varieties , including specialties and seasonal options , will be available . the full presentation lineup offers more than 30 styles and brews for the festival .\nduring the three days of last year\u2019s event over 70 , 000 enter the gates for the 2015 sweetwater 420 festival . if you are wondering where to find great music this spring in atlanta , the sweetwater 420 fest should definitely be on the list . tickets are on sale now . super early bird tickets are sold out but you can still get 3 day passes and vip passes on the website . single day tickets will go on sale soon .\nthis year\u2019s 420 fest features over 50 bands and djs including widespread panic , trey anastasio band , ween , slightly stoopid , dirty heads , trombone shorty & orleans avenue , the hip abduction and anders osborne .\nin addition to the music , fans can engage in beer tastings and interactions with brewers in the sweetwater experience tent , hear comedy and burgeoning musical acts on the lyrics & laughter stage and check out the 420 disco and the planet 420 environmental , non - profit village .\n! when you register for the sweetwater 420 fest 5k race , you ' ll receive a special link to share on facebook and twitter . when five of your friends use that link to register you ' ll get a refund of your entry fee credited back to the card you used to register for the race\nnew users can get $ 10 off of their first two rides while current users get 10 % off of their rides for the festival . click to claim below and make getting to and from 420 fest a cinch :\nsweetwater stage : chris robinson brotherhood ; g . love and special sauce ; dirty dozen brass band\nmore than 100 types of sweetwater brews have been tapped and tasted since our beginnings in \u201997 .\nsweetwater 420 festival is a happy ending productions event . for more information , please visit urltoken , follow us on twitter and instagram @ 420fest , or become a fan on facebook at urltoken .\nsweetwater stage : sublime with rome ; eoto ; wesley cook ; radio 105 . 7 locals band winner\nenter your email address to subscribe to the sweetwater blog and receive notifications of new posts by email .\nfestival patrons can also expect returning favorites including the sweetwater experience tent , live comedy acts , local artists market , food trucks and planet 420 environmental and nonprofit village to transform centennial olympic park into the ultimate festival experience .\ntaste more than 25 unique styles of sweetwater beers and enjoy presentations on topics as wide as our brewer\u2019s bellies .\nthe 2017 itinerary will \u201cgo hand in hand with sweetwater\u2019s patrons\u2019 tastes , so it will skew a little more jam and rock , said jennifer bensch , president of happy ending productions , which produces the fest . \u201cbut we still pride ourselves on the diversity of the lineup . \u201d\nwhen you work up an appetite after gettin\u2019 down at the fest , swing by the food village for our hand - picked lineup of atlanta\u2019s best food options .\ndon\u2019t miss the traditional cask ale tasting on sunday at 2pm . samples from five cask ales from sweetwater brewery will be available to taste , including recreations of the top three judges\u2019 choices and the crowd favorite from the \u201cbrew your cask off\u201d festival . plus in a special appearance , head brewer at sweetwater , nick nock , is making his own special cask for sweetwater connoisseurs .\nthe sweetwater experience tent is my favorite part of the festival ( they don\u2019t call us beer geeks for nothing , right ? ) the sweetwater experience invites you to sit in on panels and take in tips about everything from homebrewing to beer and cheese pairings to social responsibility and breweries . you also get up close and personal with the brewery\u2019s top brains , including sweetwater owner freddy bensch .\n$ 5 off discount for the 3 - day festival wristband or vip big fish 3 day wristband into sweetwater 420 festival when purchased at the same time . discount cannot be honored if purchased separately ( to take advantage of this offer please go to : urltoken\nbuilding on seven fantastic years , sweetwater 420 fest stacked a line - up of bands that include regional touring artists along with smaller hometown favorites and paired them with the southeast\u2019s favorite beer . \u201cstaying true to our festival roots , the line - up this year will include some great musicians along with a wide spectrum of things for folks to see and do , \u201d explains jennifer bensch , festival promoter & principal at happy ending productions . \u201cwe\u2019re also excited that the first day of the festival falls on \u201c420\u201d this year , making the 2012 event extra festive . \u201d\nif you\u2019re heading to the festival , make sure to stop by and see us at the 30a radio airstream and the 30a and rubicon global recycling booth . we\u2019ll be in the planet 420 ecovillage , near the planet 420 stage . ( here\u2019s a map . )\nsweetwater 420 festival is produced by happy ending productions , offering promotion , production , and event operations and logistics management . happy ending productions\u2019 client list includes camp bisco , counterpoint , bonnaroo , hookahville and tour support for phish , the rolling stones , acdc and more .\nliving by the motto \u201cdon\u2019t float the mainstream , \u201d sweetwater brewery has been blazing its own path in craft beer throughout the southeast since its inception in 1997 . with a brewer calling the shots , quality of beer\u2014and life\u2014are always most important in crafting a lineup of lip - smackin\u2019 brews . widely known for its flagship 420 extra pale ale , sweetwater also serves up an ever - evolving catch & release seasonal lineup of brews and an offbeat , one - off dank tank series . sweetwater invites folks to join them for tours and tastings of their atlanta brewery every wednesday through sunday . visit urltoken for more info about sweetwater , or hang out with your social thang out by following sweetwater on twitter / instagram @ sweetwaterbrew , or on facebook at urltoken . and always remember ; drink \u2018em if you got \u2018em !\njam - packed with a diverse lineup of activities , performances , artistry , food fare , and of course lip - smackin\u2019 brews , 420 fest unveils the 411 in a day - by - day schedule , listed in order of appearance . for a full schedule including times and a festival map , please click here .\ncomplimentary wine and sweetwater beer * up to 5 complimentary beverages ( wine , beer or non - alcoholic ) per day , then discounted beer or wine .\nludacris , cypress hill , kid rock , ben harper & the innocent criminals , bastille , and the disco biscuits are headliners on the sweet water 420 festival lineup .\nthat\u2019s right , sweetwater 420 fest 5k is back and better than ever as we celebrate our 14th anniversary right here in the heart of atlanta . we\u2019ve listened to our loyal fans so beer immediately after the race is back ( drink ticket redeemable for beer\u201321 + only\u2013or soft drinks / bottled water ) \u2026 so jump on it \u2018cause the number of entries for this year\u2019s race is limited and may sell out quickly . be sure to see the world class lineup for this year\u2019s festival and score your discount code for $ 5 off your festival wristband with your 5k registration .\nthe 2016 sweetwater 420 fest lineup will offer 50 musical acts this spring at atlanta\u2019s centennial olympic park on april 22 - 24 , 2016 . today they the lineup was expanded to include the roots , awolnation , rebelution , michael franti & spearhead , atmosphere , manchester orchestra , dawes , the word featuring robert randolph , john medeski , & north mississippi allstars , lucero , pepper , robert delong , robert randolph & the family band , tokyo police club , nahko and medicine for the people , north mississippi allstars , maceo parker , zoogma and the bright light social hour .\nsweetwater stage : detox yoga flow ; bitteroots ; chipotle battle of the bands winner ; deep blue sun feat . yonrico scott ; ivan neville\u2019s dumpstaphunk ; black joe lewis & the honeybears\nthe sweetwater 420 festival will be held saturday , april 18 from 12 p . m . to 10 p . m . and sunday , april 19 from 12 : 30 p . m . to 8 p . m . in atlanta\u2019s historic candler park . free admission for live music , food , and eco - oriented activities and educational experiences . festival goers 21 + and with a valid id can purchase a $ 5 wristband to responsibly enjoy sweetwater beer and wine . a portion of proceeds from wristband sales are donated to candler park neighborhood organization , to make improvements to candler park .\nrt @ whereandback : in a market that ' s flooded with new beers every week , a few stand out . @ sweetwaterbrew ' s 420 strain : g13 ipa is one such\u2026 2 hours ago\nadmission is free with local art , food and sweetwater\u2019s award\u00e2\u20ac\u0090winning brews available for purchase . adults , 21 and up with a valid id are requested to purchase a $ 5 wristband before consuming alcohol . a portion of the proceeds from wristband sales is donated to park pride for candler park improvements . funds from the 2011 festival were donated for beautification projects , the maintenance of the 420 fest walking trail and to help fix the park\u2019s community soccer field . be sure to rub your toes in the new grass and do your part this year to take care of it . please pick up , recycle what you can , and deposit all waste in its proper container .\nat atlanta\u2019s centennial olympic park . three stages will accommodate 48 musical acts representing with the most diverse and talented line - up in the festival\u2019s 11 - year history . the sweetwater experience will offer a unique variety of samplings and school patrons on craft beer , planet 420 will offer eco - friendly tips and the not so silent disco will keep the party going . for more details and ticket purchase visit\nnot only will this event be packed with delicious brews to enjoy \u2014 seriously , sweetwater knows what they ' re doing \u2014 but it will also feature an incredible lineup of artists . this year they\u2019ve even combined artists and beer for two super limited release 420 beers from the hip abduction and slightly stoopid . with the artist market , food village , and a ton of other activities , there will be plenty of fun \u2014 and beer \u2014 to go around .\nthe relapse 420 tent is a train of local comedians , with jokes for everyone , from the young and single to the midlife and married . you can\u2019t be too pissed about being covered in mud after you spend a few minutes with these folks .\nin addition to broadcasting live to our 30a radio listeners from our 30a airstream studio , the 30a company \u2019s commitment to the environment ( plus our laid - back beach vibes ) made us a perfect partner with sweetwater brewing and rubicon global for the festival\u2019s annual recycling efforts .\nour big kahuna , ( that\u2019s ceo for all you corporate folks ) freddy bensch , says it was a simple choice . he and co - founder , kevin mcnerney , loved beer and loved fishin\u2019 for trout . the signature sweetwater rainbow trout goes by trouser , but he prefers to wear shorts .\nall general admission perks vip viewing area at the main stage unlimited exit / re - entry until 15 minutes prior to gates closing ( must scan out rfid band at exit gate for re - entry ) planet 420 stage viewing and amenities area with access to private comfort stations shaded danktown lounge area private restrooms within danktown amenities area complimentary wine and sweetwater beer * up to 5 complimentary beverages ( wine , beer or non - alcoholic ) per day , then discounted beer or wine . oversized gaming area lounge area provided full cash bar skip the line with your own private danktown entrance or enter any general admission gate access to discounted food village\nsweetwater 420 festival has also joined forces with candler park\u2019s mary lin elementary . kids can participate in an all day moon bounce at the festival both saturday and sunday for just $ 5 a day . all the proceeds will be donated to mary lin elementary\u2019s bricks campaign that raises funds to repair and reshape the landscape around its playground , which is suffering from major erosion and drainage issues . mary lin elementary will also give festival goers the opportunity to help pave the way to a refurbished playground with the purchase of a $ 45 brick . each brick can be personalized and will be installed as part of the playground\u2019s new landscaping . for information or to purchase a brick online visit\nthe festival will also feature the\n420 relapse tent ,\nwhich will host a number of stand - up and improv comedians . among them , rory scovel of tbs ' hit show\nground floor\nwill headline the tent alongside various other acts to ensure the vibes stay positive and laughs keep flowing in between the musical acts .\n\u201cthis year we\u2019re back better than ever with a number of exciting , new experiences and our most renowned musical lineup to date , \u201d said jennifer bensch , principal at happy ending productions . \u201cfrom the kidzone and silent disco , to our non - profit village and the sweetwater experience , we\u2019ve worked hard to diversify our festival offerings to engage and entertain guests of all ages and backgrounds . \u201d\ntrips to or from sweetwater music are subject to a $ 1 event pickup fee and drop - off within two hours before and up until two hours after a scheduled event . this fee shall start applying on 4 / 21 - 4 / 23 and may be subject to change . for more information on other fees included on your lyft ride , check out your city\u2019s pricing details at urltoken or at urltoken\nevery year , festival organizers incorporate recycling into their festival clean - up , asking attendees to chip in and make a difference . this year , 30a is excited to bring our dumpster divers into the mix . for every bag of plastic an attendee collects from festival grounds , they can trade it in for a 30a dumpster diver special - edition t - shirt , made of recycled plastic , or a sweetwater beer .\nfor those whose jokes don\u2019t flow as well as the beer , improv workshops will also be offered during the day , festival fans of all ages are welcome . after you brush up on your skills tell your best jokes to the film crews surfing the crowds and hear them replayed in the relapse 420 comedy tent . adult entertainment after the sun goes down will include dad\u2019s garage and relapse theater , along with sets from other popular atlanta comics .\nthe holder hereof voluntarily assumes all risks incidental to the event , including bodily injury and death , whether occurring prior to , during or following the event . the holder releases happy ending productions , hep event llc , and sweetwater brewing co . , venue , promoters , participants , organizers , ticketfly , and their respective subsidiaries and affiliates and each of their respective officers , directors , agents , partners , employees , service providers and representatives from any claims related to , arising out of or incidental to the event or the holder\u2019s presence thereat .\nnick ( the dude on the right ) is our head brewer and was sweetwater\u2019s very first employee . throughout the past 17 years , he\u2019s had just about every job you could imagine at the brewery before taking the gig as head brewer . nick has developed pretty tasty stuff in his time here , and is most proud of taking home a gold medal at the world beer cup in 2010 for his barrel aged sour . oh , did we mention he\u2019s got some kind of spidey - sense that can detect any beer over 9 % abv by making the hairs on his arms stand straight up ? weird , but true .\nmark ( the dude on the left ) is our brewmaster . he got his start homebrewing in college at virginia tech and began testing out his recipes on his buddies at parties ( surely , they didn\u2019t mind ) . he started out as an engineer installing brewery control systems and knew there was no going back . he hit the books again to get a master\u2019s in a brewer\u2019s program at uc davis . mark then got his wings at goose island brewing co . ( pun intended ) before joining the sweetwater fam in atlanta . he\u2019s a hophead at heart and has been known for his mean jump shot ( in case you were wondering ) .\nfrom big kahuna freddy bensch : back at the original brewery off of fulton industrial , we had a 50 - bbl tank of beer which had just finished fermenting and underwent two days of conditioning . suddenly , a pinhole leak developed at the door gasket that we were unable stop , no matter how hard we tried . there was no possible way to move the beer , and after several unsuccessful attempts to stop the leak throughout two days , we just had to drink it ! it was the never - ending beer fountain of 420 . the dog was on it , everyone was on it . it was either a long , slow death or a big party depending how you look at it .\nas the music fills the park , attendees of all ages can also check out eco - friendly and environmentally themed on - site events and activities . in an effort to teach patrons to learn easy sustainable ways to integrate earth friendly practices back to their community and homes , planet 420 presented by gas south will be filled with more than fifteen local , regional and national non - profit and environmental organizations . other eco - friendly partners include change of atmosphere , who specialize in organizing exhibits and forums for activism that included yoga in park , grease to diesel demonstrations , eco art , sustainable living forums , solar energy exploration , activism through music , alternate transportation in the atl , round table discussions for georgia\u2019s energy future , youth climate activism , eco book building , water conservation measures and so much more .\n\u201cwe\u2019re here for a good time . mother earth is here for a long time . \u201d\ndid you find apk for android ? you can find new free android games and apps .\nby purchasing this ticket / wristband / race bib you accept the ticketfly terms of service agreement , available at urltoken and the ticketfly privacy policy , available at urltoken , as acknowledged during the purchase process . ticketfly is not the seller of this ticket / wristband / race bib and shall have no responsibility for any refund or exchange .\nthis ticket / wristband / race bib is a revocable license to enter the venue at the date and time listed on the front hereof . happy ending productions , hep event llc , and management reserves the right , without the obligation to provide a full or partial refund , to refuse entry to or eject any person for any reason deemed necessary in the sole discretion of management for the safe and orderly operation of the event ( including disorderly , vulgar or abusive conduct ) or for the enforcement of policies applicable to the event ( including these terms or other posted policies ) .\nno refunds or exchanges except as required by applicable law and permitted by management of the event . artists subject to change . event date and time subject to change . ticket / wristband / race bibs will not be replaced if lost , stolen , mutilated or destroyed unless otherwise expressly agreed by management . ticket / wristband / race bib is not redeemable for cash .\nif purchasing for the festival , you will receive a festival wristband , not a physical ticket . the wristband is your ticket to enter into the festival . wristbands are not removable ; please do not put it on prior to arriving at the festival . you will be notified when your wristband is shipped to you . if your wristband was not shipped to you , you will pick it up at will call during festival box office hours .\nif purchasing for the 5k road race , you will receive a race bib that will be picked prior to the race event at designated locations .\nby applicable laws . any such unauthorized resale and / or transfer may result in cancellation of the ticket / wristband and / or refusal of entry to the holder hereof without refund . tickets / wristbands / race bibs not obtained directly from the primary seller ( i . e . , management of the event ) may be lost , stolen , counterfeit or invalid and will be void and holder assumes all risks of purchasing a ticket / wristband / race bib other than directly from the primary seller ( i . e . , management of the event ) , including being excluded from the event without refund . in the event that prohibition on resale and / or transfer of the ticket / wristband is prohibited by applicable laws , maximum resale restrictions may apply . reproduction or counterfeiting of this ticket / wristband is prohibited . this ticket / wristband / race bib may not be used for commercial purposes .\nthe holder consents to the use of his or her image , likeness , actions and statements in connection with any recorded audio , photograph , video or other publication of the event . certain items may be prohibited by the policies of management , venue , promoters , participants or organizers . the holder consents to any potential searches while onsite ( including upon entry to the event ) for any prohibited items and the seizure of such items if found . in case of seizure , such items shall not be returned .\n[ vc _ empty _ space ] [ vc _ empty _ space ] [ vc _ btn title = \u201ddownload schedule ( pdf ) \u201d shape = \u201dround\u201d color = \u201dwarning\u201d size = \u201dlg\u201d align = \u201dcenter\u201d link = \u201durl : http % 3a % 2f % 2fwww . sweetwater420fest . com % 2fwp - content % 2fuploads % 2f420fest - schedule - 2017 . pdf | | target : % 20 _ blank | \u201d ] [ vc _ empty _ space ]\nno ! once registered , wristbands cannot be transferred and identifying information cannot be changed .\ncashless payments let you buy things & much more at the festival with a tap of your wristband .\nwhile registering your wristband , you can link a credit / debit card to your wristband , choose a short pin number , then use your wristband as a digital wallet . cashless payments can only be activated when you register your wristband .\ndo i need to register if i bought tickets that have free cashless credit ( e . g . five free drinks ) ?\nit\u2019s still a good idea . if you try to purchase more than the available credits on your wristband and have not registered for cashless , you won\u2019t be able to go through with the purchase . registering for cashless now allows you to enjoy a seamless purchase experience when your credits run out and skip registration lines at the event .\nfree cashless credits for vip drinks can only be redeemed at big fish vip bars .\ncredit can only be applied within certain areas and for certain items including drinks , food , and band / festival merchandise .\nwear the wristband on your right wrist for faster entry at the gates . wristbands must be worn for entry into the festival . if your pass allows re - entry , wristbands must be scanned at exit to re - enter that same day .\ndo not twist , pull , stretch , decorate , tamper with or expose your wristband to extreme heat or cold . you can shower and wash your hands with the wristband .\ndo not over - tighten the wristband . leave one index finger of space between your wrist and the wristband for comfort and security . it cannot be loosened .\nanyone possessing a wristband that has been tampered with is subject to ejection from the festival without a refund .\nonly wristbands purchased through ticketfly are valid . if you purchased from an unauthorized source and / or ticket is counterfeit , you will not be allowed entry .\nwristbands must be worn securely on wrist and cannot be slipped off and on .\nsubsequent and / or multiple presentations of a counterfeit wristbands are void and will be seized by festival security staff .\nif your wristband is removed by festival security / event staff for any reason , it will not be replaced .\nlearn how to be more eco - friendly in your day - to - day lives , and see what others are doing to protect our precious planet .\n265 park avenue west nw ( 2 , 120 . 92 mi ) atlanta , georgia 30313\nit looks like you may be having problems playing this video . if so , please try restarting your browser .\nin order to use runsignup , your browser must accept cookies . otherwise , you will not be able to register for races or use other functionality of the website . however , your browser doesn ' t appear to allow cookies by default .\nif you still see this message after clicking the link , then your browser settings are likely set to not allow cookies . please try enabling cookies . you can find instructions at urltoken . if you still have issues after this , please contact us .\nyour browser has javascript disabled . you may experience issues registering or using other parts of the website . please enable javascript if possible .\nrace day packet pick - up is available day of the event at the registration tent ( corner of andrew young international blvd . and marietta street ) .\nit ' s super easy to join the program , just follow the steps below .\n2 . check your confirmation email or your runsignup account page to get your custom link . it will also ask you to share to facebook when completing registration .\n* * if registering for the 5k at ticketfly with a festival package you will be refunded after the event to the card you used when purchasing .\ntop 3 male & female in the following age groups : 9 & under , 10 - 14 , 15 - 19 , 20 - 24 , 25 - 29 , 30 - 34 , 35 - 39 , 40 - 44 , 45 - 49 , 50 - 54 , 55 - 59 , 60 - 64 , 65 - 69 , 70 & over .\nplease note for the safety of all of our guests , and per centennial olympic park security policy , you are allowed to bring your belongings in your pockets , in a clutch roughly the size of your hand , or in a clear bag no larger than 17x13x9 . all bags are subject to be searched . exceptions will be made for medical or nursing necessary bags , but will still be subject to inspection . hydration packs that fit within the size limit above are permitted as long as no liquids are inside upon arrival . please make note and pack accordingly , no storage will be available on - site for prohibited items .\npacket pick - up is available on wednesday ( 4 / 18 ) & thursday ( 4 / 19 ) from 12pm - 7pm at road runners sports in buckhead | 3756 roswell rd ne | atlanta , ga 30342 .\nparking is very limited . be green ! remember marta is smarta . simply take the west line to the philips arena / dome / gwcc station ( w - 1 ) , or take the north line to peachtree center ( n - 1 ) , and follow the signs to centennial olympic park .\nenter your e - mail address and we will send you instructions to reset your password if there is an account for that e - mail . check your spam folder if you do not receive it .\nin english , explain why you ' re giving this rating . your review must discuss the beer ' s attributes ( look , smell , taste , feel ) and your overall impression in order to indicate that you have legitimately tried the beer . nonconstructive reviews may be removed without notice and action may be taken on your account .\nlook : 4 | smell : 4 | taste : 4 . 25 | feel : 4 . 25 | overall : 4 . 25\n12oz can , tulip , best by 8 / 27 / 18 . i\u2019m not sure if they use a six month shelf life or another length of time ; use a canned on date !\nglorious yeast - flaked haze , have mercy ! this orange gold beauty has a triple finger head that sticks around .\nit\u2019s got that juicy hoppiness that we all strive to find . lightly acidic , like a fresh navel orange slice that\u2019s a little dank .\nthe body is thin , but still satisfies with a balance against small , creamy carbonation .\nthis is a great example of the american pale ale in the modern craft beer school . it may be better than the most well known , sierra .\npretty hazy gold in color with a thin head and very good lacing . has a fruity floral smell that is pleasant to the nose . i ' m picking up fruity sweet flavors on the tongue and light maltiness with mild to moderate hoppiness . delightful light creamy mouthfeel and the carbonation is just right . this is a wonderfully sweet fruity beer that is perfect for a hot summer day . light bodied in the right way . i highly recommend this beer !\nflavor washes out a bit lending forward faint caramel grains , a bitter yet funny - sweet pine hop character , and hints of apple and orange peel .\noverall not a beer i look forward to visiting again but people seem to love this brew .\npoured from the can into a nonic pint glass . best before july 5th 2018\u2026 ooo getting close .\nfrothy and big soapy bright white head that forms out of the can , into a real fist tall height , and thick shampoo bubbles . some pretty good staying power with very little retention , even forms an island surprisingly . clear bodied , with a pale amber color . quite an excellent looking pale ale .\nsoft nose , perhaps faded hop , but still a good sense of light dank quality . a touch of brown sugar like caramel smelling malt hits as well , a bit lighter and not as bold or crisp sensing . good and solid aroma .\nvery impressive palate . light bodied , but with a sense of creamy texture and feel , giving to a nice malt sweetness . hop angle is actually more citrus orange tasting , mixing with touches of earth and a little bit of mint , particularly on the finish . excellent peppy mouthwash like flavor , but with a good sweetness .\nwhy have i put off giving this brew a proper review ? man this is a very solid impressive american pale ale .\nlook : 4 | smell : 4 | taste : 4 | feel : 4 | overall : 4 . 25\nserved on delta international flights . free tick . pours out with a nice rocky head . golden body , light hoppy aroma . taste picks up more of the hops , hemp notes , earthy . not bad .\nlook : 4 | smell : 4 | taste : 4 | feel : 3 . 5 | overall : 4\nlook : 5 | smell : 4 | taste : 4 | feel : 4 | overall : 4 . 25\nflavor is pretty plain , lots of floaters , very little carbonation almost flat .\npours out a honey color with an off - white head that dissipates rather quickly . lacing is non - existent .\nthere are some light tropical hops notes in the nose . sweet orange comes to mind . semi bitter with grains .\ntaste like bitter tropical fruits . not overpowering at all . it has a nice lemon zest in the finish that lingers a bit .\nthe mouthfeel is pretty damn smooth with some pleasant carbonation . it ' s an easy drinker .\nfounded in 1996 , beeradvocate ( ba ) is your go - to resource for beer .\nbeeradvocate is a proud supporter of independent craft brewers . we encourage you to # seektheseal and drink independent beer .\nthe rundown , listed below , gives folks a glance at the 411 on performances , activities , panels and standup acts taking place throughout the three - day festival . click\ntickets are available for pre - purchase at urltoken and include 3 - day weekend passes at $ 18 and 3 - day vip passes at $ 135 . folks making the trip from out of town can take advantage of specially discounted rates from embassy suites , located just steps from centennial olympic park , through april 14 or until rooms sell out .\nfiguring it out as we go , and making kick ass beers along the way . we ' re not here for a long time . . . we ' re here for a good time . gotta be 21 + to like .\nsales representative in northern california ( alameda county and other delta pacific territory ) - barley forge brewing co .\nsince today is our 17th birthday , we figured we\u2019d fill ya in on 17 random facts you probably didn\u2019t know about us .\nour head beer gods are some pretty cool guys who go by the names of mark medlin and nick nock .\nwe always emphasize the importance of water . it\u2019s the first , and main ingredient in beer .\nwhen it\u2019s time to create a newborn brew , it\u2019s usually because we ( nick and brewmaster mark ) are inspired , ready for a new product , or if we think it would be a cool idea . we then study and sample existing beers in this style and concoct prototype recipes . once we\u2019ve got our formulas finalized , we combine them to make one harmonious method for our new brew . from there , it\u2019s game on and we crank out 220 + barrels .\nwith the dank tank , it is a one shot deal . with the seasonal brews , we brew it more than once so we could tweak it on the second batch , but rarely does that happen .\nthe friendly folks at neighbors pub in virginia highlands were the first to put our brews in the game back in \u201997 .\nyou guys feel mighty comfortable paying us a visit at the brewery and we feel mighty happy laying down the welcome mat . it\u2019s estimated that we\u2019ve given more than 12 , 000 tours since we started , letting curious brew fans peruse the place and wet their whistles . now that we\u2019ve expanded to make more room for you and your friends , we see about 2 , 000 smiling fans who are sippin\u2019 on about 35 kegs per week ( depending on season ) . that adds up to more 100 , 000 folks per year !\nwe have a quality assurance team dedicated to making sure our beers are so fresh and so clean for y\u2019all . on average , our taste panel samples and releases 4 - 6 batches daily ( yup , people actually get paid to taste beer ) . each batch of beer is physically and chemically tested more than 200 times before released .\nwe send out roughly 45 trucks jam - packed with our heady brews per week . that\u2019s a lot of liquid love on the southeastern roads headed to coolers near you ! these fancy 18 - wheelers are a far cry from the original dairy truck that could only load up a couple kegs at a time . and that\u2019s all thanks to y\u2019all , so cheers !\nthese words to live by came to freddy in a dream and it\u2019s the way we\u2019ve been running the place ever since .\nbelieve it or not , we had about 25 different couples get hitched here in 2013 . three of those pairs had deeper ties to our brews ; as they met during a tour and tasting . we\u2019re going to go ahead and say we weren\u2019t the best at record - keepin\u2019 long before then , so it\u2019s hard to grasp how many many couples have tied the knot over the years . but we can say , if you\u2019re ready to share your beers for the rest of your life with that special someone\u2026the tasting room seems to have some real love makin\u2019 powers . so here\u2019s a toast to new beginnings and happy endings !\nthe inspiration behind the dank tank was , and still is , to enable us to continue to be creative as brewers and have fun from a marketing perspective . of course we love to make the core brands that support the brewery , but at the end of the day , we\u2019re brewers and want to be able to challenge ourselves with new styles and flavors . this one - off series features limited run high - grav beers , and a chance for us to unleash new flavors and styles for our fans .\nas for the story on what that crazy lookin\u2019 creature on the bottle , he / she goes by el danko , purveyor of our strange brews . always interesting and always down for a good time . the weirder the better for this strange soul !\naccording to freddy : i grew up around the water and studied environmental sciences in college before heading off to the brewing school in california . when we arrived in atlanta to start the brewery , we sought some cool relief in the local rivers . these waterways were , and still are , our community\u2019s backyard where we swim , kayak , paddle board , fish , and drink . we were concerned about the water quality of these rivers based on what we were accustomed to out west . we wanted to use the brewery to make a positive impact on the community and working with waterkeeper alliance was one of the most logical ways to give back . environmental responsibility is ingrained in our personalities and our culture , not to mention the quality of our beer . plus , clean water makes up 90 percent of it . reason enough !\nthat paw print is from badger , freddy\u2019s dog who pretty much served as the mascot / office manager / greeter of the original brewery .\nwant to help us celebrate 17 years of being older and wiser ( well that\u2019s debatable ) ? grab your party pants and head on down to the brewery this sunday , feb . 23 and help us blow out the candles and break into our cellared stash . we\u2019ll be getting funky with like a locomotive and debuting our 17th anniversary saison \u2013 reason enough to come out and hang . find us on facebook for all of the party details .\nrt @ ivarbath : @ delta thanks for the surprising free upgrade on my atl to stl flight last night . the free upgrade allowed me to enjoy a comp\u2026 2 hours ago\n@ jshansen1756 @ unclechaps @ hihatersshow the haters clearly don ' t have a solid grasp on thermodynamics . shame 3 hours ago\nprivacy & cookies : this site uses cookies . by continuing to use this website , you agree to their use . to find out more , including how to control cookies , see here : cookie policy\nit had rained in atlanta every single day of the week leading up to the festival\u2019s kick - off friday . the weather left centennial olympic park , home of the 1996 summer olympics , a virtual mud pit . even the walkways were a slip \u2019n slide of muck .\nbut there was no way the storms , and even a sunday tornado watch , was slowing this festival down . here are seven reasons the rain couldn\u2019t stop this party :\nas soon as i saw it , i had to have it . it\u2019s gorgeous . it shines in the sun ( once it finally came out sunday ) . this giant a * * mug cost $ 20 , and you could drink unlimited non - alcoholic beverages all day . and don\u2019t worry \u2014 you get to take it home with you , so then you can add the alcohol to that coca - cola next time .\nbecause beer , learning and music can take a lot out of you . sometimes , you just need to rest , bro .\nsnoop dogg . 311 . primus . mark broussard . the wailers . delta rae . they\u2019re all here , in the heart of downtown atlanta , playing one of the three stages set up at the park . screw the tornado watch . this is a party you didn\u2019t want to miss .\ncan ' t visit the site everyday like us ? bummer ! no worries , we ' ve got you covered . submit your email below to receive our monthlyish newsletter on reviews , tours , events and more !\nwestfax brewing unveils just brut it ipa , first dedicated crowler rele . . .\namong the data that this application may collect there are : cookie and browsing and usage data .\nother personal data collected may be highlighted by other sections of this privacy policy or by dedicated explanation text , in the moment when the data collection happens . the personal data may be freely inserted by the user or the data subject , or collected automatically when using the application . any use of cookies by the application or the owners of third party services used by the application , unless stated otherwise , serves to identify the user and remember his / her preferences for the sole purpose of providing the service required by the user . failure to provide certain personal data , in particular navigation data , by deactivating the application\u2019s cookies may make it impossible to surf or for the application to provide its services .\nthe personal data collected may regard both the user and third parties whose data the user provides . the user assumes responsibility for the personal data of third parties published or shared through the application and declares that ( s ) he has the right to communicate or broadcast them , thus relieving the owner of all responsibility towards third parties .\nthe data controller processes the data of the interested parties and users in a lawful and proper manner and shall take appropriate security measures to prevent unauthorized access , disclosure , modification or unauthorized destruction of the data . processing is carried out using computers and / or telematic means , with organizational methods and logics strictly related to the stated purposes . in addition to the owner , in some cases , access to the data may be available to external parties ( such as third party technical service providers , mail carriers , hosting providers , it companies , communications agencies ) . the updated list of managers may be requested from the owner at any time ."]}
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", "topic": 7}], "title": "national grid plc", "paragraphs": ["the last ic recommendation on national grid plc shares was buy at 887 . 50 on 24 may 2018\nnews about national grid plc . , including commentary and archival articles published in the new york times .\nin october 2002 , national grid group merged with lattice group plc , owner of transco\u2014the gas distribution business ( lattice demerged from bg group in 2000 ) . national grid group changed its name to national grid transco plc . in august 2004 , national grid transco agreed to sell four of its regional gas distribution networks . the total cash consideration was \u00a35 . 8 billion . ngt kept ownership of four other distribution networks , which comprise almost half of great britain ' s gas distribution network . [ 9 ] in july 2005 , national grid transco was renamed national grid plc . on 26 july 2005 , national grid company was renamed national grid electricity transmission plc , and on 10 october 2005 , transco was renamed national grid gas plc . [ 10 ]\nnational grid plc part owns and operates a 1 , 000 megawatt hvdc link to the netherlands ( britned ) with tennet .\nmay 17british power grid operator national grid plc ' s full - year profit rose 3 . 5 percent , helped by growth in its u . s . business .\nnational grid plc part owns and operates a 2 , 000 megawatt hvdc link to france ( hvdc cross - channel ) with rte .\nnational grid gas plc ( formerly transco ) owns and operates the gas transmission network ( from terminals to distributors ) , known as the national transmission system ( nts ) .\nin 1990 , the transmission activities of the cegb were transferred to the national grid company plc , which was owned by the twelve regional electricity companies ( recs ) through a holding company , national grid group plc . the company was first listed on the london stock exchange in 1995 . [ 6 ]\nnational grid plc is a british multinational electricity and gas utility company headquartered in warwick , expansion and consolidation ( 2000 - present ) with the beginning of the new millennium , national grid pursued some major mergers and acquisitions .\nprincipal subsidiaries : british electricity international ltd . ; national power international holdings ltd . ; national power international ltd . ; national power ( north ) ltd . ; national wind power ltd . ; seafield resources plc .\nnational grid plc is a british multinational electricity and gas utility company headquartered in warwick , united kingdom . its principal activities are in the united kingdom and northeastern united states .\ncopyright \u00a9 2018 national grid usa service company , inc . all rights reserved .\nuk ' s national grid reports profit rise helped by u . s . business\nbritish power grid operator national grid was optimistic about its growth prospects after the company reported stronger than expected full - year profit .\nnational grid ' s full - year profits rise helped by u . s . business\nmay 17 british power grid operator national grid was optimistic about its growth prospects after the company reported stronger than expected full - year profit .\nthe britned project is a joint venture between subsidiary companies of tennet holding and national grid .\nnational grid share price - ng . l - yahoo ! uk & ireland finance\nnational grid plc is an electricity and gas utility company focused on transmission and distribution activities in electricity and gas in both the united kingdom and the united states . the company ' s segments include uk electr\nmay 22 britain ' s gas and electricity markets regulator ofgem has launched an investigation into national grid plc ' s uk transmission business , looking at its obligations to produce and publish appropriate forecasts of demand .\nnational grid is a utility , but there ' s a lot more going on than that .\non monday , national grid plc ( ng . : lse ) closed at 867 . 80 , - 11 . 61 % below its 52 - week high of 981 . 77 , set on sep 01 , 2017 .\nnational grid plc was set up on 11 jul 2000 and has its registered office in london . its current status is listed as\nactive\n. it currently has 13 directors . the company employs 10000 + people .\nupdate 1 - national grid ' s full - year profits rise helped by u . s . business\nwith the beginning of the new millennium , national grid pursued some major mergers and acquisitions . in 2000 , national grid group acquired new england electric system and eastern utilities associates . [ 7 ] in january 2002 , national grid group acquired niagara mohawk power corporation , a new york state utility . [ 8 ]\nnational grid has agreed to sell a majority stake in its gas pipe network to a group of investors .\nnational grid chief steve holliday has long been a vocal advocate of energy infrastructure investment . photograph : rex features\nkeyspan is a natural extension of our business and our strategy ,\nsaid national grid chief roger urwin .\nnational grid owns and operates the electricity transmission network that takes power from generators to regional suppliers in england and wales .\nin november 2017 , daily energy insider reported that national grid signed an agreement with the department of energy\u2019s pacific northwest national laboratory ( pnnl ) . the agreement has national grid and pnnl partner with each other to modernize the electric grid and add resiliency to the system . the agreement also focuses efforts on cyber security , distributed energy resources , advanced transmission network controls and\ngrid scale energy storage .\n[ 26 ]\nmakes up abut 50 % of their respective capital structures . so national grid is higher , but not out of line .\nthis article is about the energy company . for the electric power transmission network , see national grid ( great britain ) .\nnational grid\u2019s chairman , sir peter gershon , said : \u201csteve has made a significant contribution to the energy sector and national grid . under his leadership the company has delivered excellent returns for shareholders ensuring its place as one of the world\u2019s leading utilities . \u201d\nthe chief executive of national grid is to step down after 10 years . steve holliday , who will leave the power network operator in march , will be replaced by john pettigrew , its uk executive director , who joined national grid nearly 25 years ago .\ndiesel generators potential use to deal with intermittency and support uk national grid ( 738 . 3 kib , 26 , 795 hits )\nnational grid has been keen to boost its presence in the us , where it currently makes about 40 % of its profits .\nnational grid is a \u201cglobal\u201d utility , but it kind of isn ' t - - that ' s the biggest problem here .\nnational grid , will buy half the output of cape wind , which if built would be the nation\u2019s first offshore wind farm .\nhas no position in any stocks mentioned . the motley fool recommends national grid and southern company . try any of our foolish newsletter services\nuk utility group national grid has agreed to buy us gas distributor keyspan for $ 7 . 3bn ( \u00a34 . 1bn ) in cash .\nyear on year national grid plc ' s net income fell - 54 . 46 % from 7 . 80bn to 3 . 55bn despite relatively flat revenues . a contributing factor has been an increase in the percentage of sales devoted to the cost of goods sold from 27 . 68 % to 31 . 05 % .\nnational grid plc is an electricity and gas utility company focused on transmission and distribution activities in electricity and gas in both the united kingdom and the united states . the company ' s segments include uk electricity transmission , which is engaged in high voltage electricity transmission networks in great britain ; . . . ( more )\nnational grid said that the consortium was also in talks to acquire an additional 14 % of the business at a similar price to the agreed transaction .\nnational grid will also take on $ 4 . 5bn in debt , but says the deal will lead to annual savings of $ 200m when completed .\nthis subsidiary carries out its business through a number of subsidiary companies ( all doing business as\nnational grid\n) . the main ones are :\nin spring 2011 , national grid sold off its services in new hampshire , after their request to increase gas and electric rates was denied . [ 22 ]\nfind corporate information including strategy , governance and reports , details on national grid ventures , and how we create long - term value for customers and communities .\njonathan davis , one of the principals in davis marcus partners , developer for reservoir woods campus , said the national grid building will be finished by next summer .\nnational grid plc is an electricity and gas utility company focused on transmission and distribution activities in electricity and gas in both the united kingdom and the united states . the company ' s segments include uk electricity transmission , which is engaged in high voltage electricity transmission networks in great britain ; uk gas transmission , which is the gas transmission network in great br\nas a utility , national grid is highly regulated . so governments basically set how much the company can charge customers . in exchange , national grid gets monopoly privileges . it ' s a reasonable trade - off , since it would be prohibitive in multiple ways to have two different electric systems serving one area . the same is true in some of the company ' s gas businesses . being a utility , however , national grid can increase rates if it spends money to maintain and upgrade its systems .\nits generation ( or upstream ) activities were transferred to three generating companies\u2014 powergen , national power , and nuclear electric ( later british energy , eventually edf energy ) \u2014and its transmission ( or downstream ) activities to the national grid company . [ 5 ]\nthe deal needs clearance from the european commission to go ahead . assuming it is not blocked , national grid expects the transaction to complete on or before 31 march next year .\nthe last piece of steel was ceremoniously hoisted yesterday onto the top of what will become national grid ' s new england headquarters in the east campus of reservoir woods on sylvan street .\nhas no position in any stocks mentioned . the motley fool recommends heico , national grid , southern company , and veolia environnement ( adr ) . try any of our foolish newsletter services\nthis thursday , urltoken has initiated reports coverage on the following utilities equities : nextera energy inc . ( nyse : nee ) , national grid plc ( nyse : ngg ) , oneok inc . ( nyse : oke ) , and south jersey industries inc . ( nyse : sji ) . all you have to do is sign up today for this free limited time offer by clicking the link below .\nthe deal still needs to win the backing of both national grid and keyspan ' s shareholders , as well as regulatory approval in the us and uk , before it can go ahead .\nnational grid , the british utility company , emerged yesterday as the front - runner to acquire the keyspan corporation , which provides electricity and natural gas to more than a million customers on long island , for about $ 7 . 3 billion , people involved in the process said yesterday . national grid , which was formed after the electricity grid of england and wales was privatized in 1990 , appears to have the edge over its local rival , consolidated edison , these people said . a deal could be reached as early next week , they said , still cautioning that it was possible that consolidated edison could emerge with a new offer or the negotiations with national grid could collapse .\nnational power plc is the largest of the three main electricity generating companies created from the break - up of the nationalized electricity industry in england and wales . carved out as a separate division of the central electricity generating board in 1989 as privatization loomed , national power was incorporated as a public limited company ( plc ) in 1990 and the majority of its shares were sold to the public a year later . national power , nuclear electric , and powergen became the big three electricity generators in england and wales . in the mid - 1990s , national power and powergen ' s market share was decreasing - - and was expected to decline yet further & mdash the industry became more competitive . while national power would likely continue to hold a significant niche in the home energy market , the company was also looking to allied ventures for new areas of growth , in particular the opportunities offered in international power markets .\nhere you can find out the approximate location of our national gas and electricity transmission networks .\nbut , if you look at the uk as akin to a reasonably large u . s . state , you can pit national grid against large u . s . - focused utilities , such as\ncaterpillar inc said on friday it named andrew bonfield of britain ' s national grid as its chief financial officer , replacing brad halverson , who has been with the company for more than three decades .\nthe macquarie communications infrastructure group agreed to buy the british wireless network division of national grid for \u00a32 . 5 billion ( $ 4 . 93 billion ) and combine the unit with its arqiva broadcast business . national grid , owner of the power and gas networks in britain , said national grid ' s wireless unit had access to more than 14 , 500 communication sites in england , scotland , ireland and wales . the unit , based in warwick , england , owns more than 2 , 500 sites and has contracts with its parent for access to electricity transmission towers , national grid said . arqiva , based in hampshire , england , offers networking services to broadcasters and mobile phone companies including the vodafone group , telef\u00f3nica , o2 and orange of france t\u00e9l\u00e9com . macquarie is based in sydney , australia .\nglobal - ish there ' s no way around it : national grid is a direct play on the utility needs of the united kingdom . roughly a third of its revenues come from its uk electricity business , and about 30 % or so is derived from its gas transmission and distribution operations . so around two - thirds of national grid ' s revenues are directly tied to utility issues in england .\nlondon , may 15 zurich insurance has agreed a longevity swap deal to cover more than two billion pounds ( $ 2 . 71 billion ) of pensioner liabilities for national grid , it said on tuesday .\nin the end , national grid is a fine utility , but still something of an odd duck . and the\nforeign\nexposure it offers might not be worth the extra leg work for many investors .\nwords such as\nglobalisation\nhave quickly eclipsed\nprivatisation\nin the city ' s lexicon of catchphrases . the big , national monopolies that were privatised increasingly drew their customers outside national boundaries .\ngeography matters at the end of the day , national grid is basically a boring utility . it ' s neither great nor awful . however , what really separates it is its geographic mix . if you just want a basic utility , national grid is probably more than you ' re bargaining for . however , for someone who ' s interested in a little diversification , this uk / u . s . mash - up might be just the thing . adding some allure to that is the fact that national grid ' s electric assets are transmission based , so it doesn ' t have to deal with the power generation issues that many of its u . s . competitors face .\nnational grid ' s distribution arm comprises four uk gas networks . together they distribute gas on behalf of gas shippers to approximately half of the uk ' s connected households and a substantial proportion of the uk ' s business premises .\noslo , may 15 british utility national grid has developed a tool that can forecast the carbon intensity of electricity generation by region for up to 48 hours ahead of the power production , the company said in a statement on tuesday .\nthe three - story , 312 , 000 - square - foot building will be home to some 1 , 800 of the energy company ' s employees , said marcy reed , national grid ' s senior vice president of corporate affairs .\nall aspects of the contracts for the connection to and use of the national electricity transmission system ( nets ) .\nin february 2006 , national grid announced that it had agreed to buy keyspan corporation , [ 11 ] a gas distributor and electricity producer in the united states , for $ 7 . 3bn ( \u00a34 . 1bn ) in cash . around the same time , national grid also announced the acquisition of the southern union company subsidiary , new england gas company in rhode island . [ 12 ] the acquisitions of the two natural gas delivery companies materially doubled the size of national grid ' s american subsidiary , creating the second largest utility in the united states with more than 8 million customers . the acquisition of keyspan was completed on 24 august 2007 following government and regulatory approval and endorsement by the shareholders of the two companies . [ 13 ]\nholliday said : \u201cthe business is in a strong position with good regulatory frameworks and excellent prospects for growth , and i am pleased to be leaving national grid in the very capable hands of john pettigrew and a high - performing management team . \u201d\nat national grid , we manage the flow , security , and quality of electricity to britain\u2019s homes and businesses \u2013 managing the network on a real - time basis , making sure supply and demand are perfectly matched from one second to the next .\nas our permanent corporate home in new england , it demonstrates our commitment to being a significant regional employer and a good corporate citizen ,\ntom king , national grid ' s president of u . s . business said in a press release .\nassuming regulators approve of the spending , which can be a contentious issue at times , national grid makes more if it spends more . and when it comes to spending , the utility ' s u . s . business has been eating up a lot of cash - - around half of the company ' s capital spending - - slightly more , in fact , than its much larger uk businesses taken together . basically , national grid sees more growth opportunity stateside than it does in its home market .\nnational grid , the electricity and gas provider to several northeastern states , last week announced the expansion of its home energy report program , which delivers energy - use statements to homeowners showing how they stack up against their neighbors in similar - size homes .\nhermes said it had been\nactively pursuing\nan investment in national grid ' s gas distribution business in the uk for the past year , saying it offered the prospects of\nlow level of operational risk\nand\nrelative certainty of earnings\n.\nnational grid operates in the united kingdom and the in the northeastern united states . true , its businesses span across electricity and natural gas , but it ' s a very different level of diversification . in fact , the uk wouldn ' t even count among the top 10 states in the u . s . , in terms of size . so it ' s hard to suggest that national grid is really a globally diversified utility - - it ' s a uk utility growing in the u . s . market .\nthat ' s why you need to ask yourself if national grid ' s foreign exposure is worth the effort and risk . you can buy a diversified u . s . utility of roughly similar size offering a similar yield , such as duke or southern , and avoid the need to deal with , and understand , foreign markets . but if you want foreign diversification , national grid only really offers up exposure to the united kingdom . if foreign exposure is your real goal , veolia is a much more diversified entity .\njupiter fund management plc operates as a fund manager . it focuses on managing equity investments on behalf of retaail , institutional , and private investors across the uk and offshore mutual funds , segregated mandates , and investment trusts . the company was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in london , the united kingdom .\nnational grid has about 3 . 3 million customers in massachusetts , new hampshire , new york and rhode island , as well as 3 . 8 million gas customers in those areas . the company has signed a 20 - year lease for the building in waltham .\nnow , those big - picture issues aside , national grid is a fairly stable company . debt makes up about 60 % of the capital structure . that ' s not unreasonable in the capital - intensive utility space . for example , long - term debt at\nthe united kingdom isn ' t all that big , but it ' s still a foreign nation and accounts for a large piece of national grid ' s business - - roughly two thirds of the company ' s operating profits ! and while the company is planning on expanding its u . s . business to push the accelerator on growth , what happens in the uk is clearly important . you just can ' t look at national grid without getting to know the electricity and gas markets in the united kingdom pretty well .\nwe will use our technical expertise and extensive high voltage network to assist you in connecting to the national grid in england and wales , whether you are a demand or generation customer . we are keen to discuss your business requirements , so you can connect with confidence .\nin 1927 , lord weir reported to the government that we needed to build the uk national grid , which was then built in its first form in a matter of less than 10 years . all other european countries reached the same conclusion at roughly the same time and constructed their national grids . thus the european supergrid could be constructed in similar timescales if all of europe again acted in concert .\nis a uk utility with a base of assets in the united states . this is both a strength and a weakness , depending on your take of things . but in the end , getting your head around this diversification is the biggest problem investors will have with national grid .\ndata and support for users of the national electricity transmission system ( nets ) including the latest operational data , forum , and more .\nspending it , in the states so even though you need to pay close attention to the uk if you own national grid , you ' ll also want to watch what ' s going on in the united states . but here ' s where that story gets more interesting . . .\nif you ' re looking at national grid , you ' ll want to keep this in mind at all times . it ' s very much a multi - utility , with a core operation in one region and expansion opportunities in others . that ' s where the 20 % of the business tied to the united states comes in . it has a material footprint in the northeast . in fact , roughly 30 % of its utility assets are located in the u . s . market . as in the uk , national grid ' s u . s . business spans electricity and natural gas .\nnational power was also moving into the field of combined heat and power generation ( chp ) , another wave of the future for the energy industry . one of national power ' s business units , national power cogen , was responsible for the development of schemes for such clients as lancaster university , the chemical manufacturers albright & wilson ltd . , the paper manufacturers sca , and sterling organics ltd . , makers of paracetemol .\nnational grid , britain ' s electricity carrier , reported a net loss yesterday after writing down the value of telecommunications businesses by the equivalent of $ 1 . 1 billion . the loss , its first since it became a public company seven years ago , was $ 712 million for the fiscal year that ended march 31 , the company said . national grid has expanded significantly in the united states , where it completed the $ 8 . 9 billion acquisition of niagara mohawk power , based in syracuse , in january . the company ' s shares declined slightly , to 499 pence . alan cowell ( nyt )\nif that ' s not an issue for you , then by all means get to know the u . k . utility space a little better and buy national grid . if what you want is a sleep - well - at - night utility investment , then you ' ll probably be better off with a large u . s . - only utility such as duke or southern , avoiding the complexity that national grid throws into the mix . and if what you really want is a globally diversified utility , then a company such as veolia , with operations around the world , will be a better fit .\nnational power also looked to the international arena for its future growth . the cebg ' s overseas activities in its state sector days were restricted almost exclusively to consulting projects carried out by the subsidiary british electricity international ltd . after privatization , with its share of the home market dwindling , national power substantially boosted its international profile . the creation , via a 1993 internal restructure , of a full - fledged division within national power devoted to researching and developing overseas business strategies and opportunities is indicative of the company ' s vision of its future . in 1993 the company moved into the united states with the purchase of american national power for \u00a3103 million . a well - established and successful enterprise , american national power operated in virginia , georgia , and new jersey . national power ' s other major foreign ventures included portugal ' s pego power station , owned by a consortium led by national power , and a \u00a364 million investment in an oil - fired power station project in pakistan . while national power ' s international presence was still young , the company was confident of its prospects . independent financial commentators tended to agree . blessed as the company was with healthy cash reserves , and clearly aware of the tremendous potential of the international market , national power could expect to be well compensated through such wise investments .\npeter atherton is a managing director and heads citigroup ' s european utility sector and climate change research group . he joined citigroup in 2000 after four years at kleinwort benson . before that peter spent eight years working in the utility industry , where he latterly was part of the national grid ' s corporate strategy team .\nin a decision that may shake up brazil ' s long - distance industry , the sprint corporation was barred from managing its brazilian subsidiary after its partner in the company , national grid p . l . c . of britain , persuaded a court that delicate corporate information might be disclosed to mci worldcom . the ruling , which effectively removes sprint from participation in day - to - day decisions at intelig , a start - up concern formed together with national grid and france telecom s . a . , came after mci worldcom announced plans earlier this year to acquire sprint . mci worldcom already operates brazil ' s dominant long - distance carrier , called embratel .\nin order to assess national power ' s role within the electricity industry , it is helpful to understand how the system operates . the provision of electricity consists of four components : generation , transmission , distribution , and supply . in england and wales in the 1990s , generation was the province of national power , powergen , and nuclear electric , and an increasing number of independent generators and suppliers\nimported\nfrom france and scotland . transmission , the transfer of electricity via the national grid , was accomplished through overhead lines , underground cables , and ngc substations ; distribution , or the delivery of electricity from the national grid to local distribution systems , was operated by the regional electricity companies ( recs ) . supply , a term distinct from distribution in the electricity industry , referred to the transaction whereby electricity is purchased from the generators and transmitted to customers . under the terms of its license , national power had the right to supply electricity directly to consumers , and in the mid - 1990s was increasingly doing so , although its main customers were the recs , who in turn sold the electricity on to the end users .\nnational grid p . l . c . , a british utility company that has agreed to buy new england electric system of the united states , said yesterday that it would post a net gain of $ : 677 million ( $ 1 . 1 billion ) after selling off part of its telecommunications unit and closing out interest - rate swaps . national grid said it would record a net gain of $ : 713 million after placing 60 million shares in energis p . l . c . , its telecommunications unit . the company will also have a one - time charge of $ : 36 million from closing out $ : 415 million of interest - rate swaps .\none other factor to keep in mind about national grid is that it doesn ' t generate electricity , instead focusing on transmission . that means that it doesn ' t have to worry about building , maintaining , or fueling power plants . which helps to reduce its exposure to often - volatile energy prices , a plus on the risk front .\nthis situation remained for 30 years , until 1987 , when the government proposed to privatize the electricity industry . the proposal became the electricity act of 1989 , and a new organizational scheme was unveiled . the cegb was splintered into four divisions , destined to become successor companies : national power , powergen , nuclear electric , and the national grid company ( ngc ) . national power and powergen were to share between them england and wales ' s fossil - fueled power stations ; nuclear electric was to take over nuclear power stations ; and the ngc was to be awarded control of the national electricity distribution system . the 12 area boards were converted , virtually unchanged , into 12 regional electricity companies ( recs ) , and these were given joint ownership of the ngc . the recs ' shares were the first to be sold to the public , at the end of 1990 . the majority of national power and powergen ' s shares were offered for sale the following year , though the government retained ownership of 40 percent of each of the new companies ' shares .\nelectricity was first harnessed for practical use in the united kingdom in the late nineteenth century with the introduction of street lighting in 1881 . by 1921 over 480 authorized but independent electricity suppliers had sprung up throughout england and wales , creating a rather haphazard system operating at different voltages and frequencies . in recognition of the need for a more coherent , interlocking system , the electricity ( supply ) act of 1926 created a central authority to encourage and facilitate a national transmission system ; this\nnational grid\nwas achieved by the mid - 1930s .\nkeyspan , which provides power to 1 . 1 million customers on long island , agreed yesterday to be sold to national grid , a british utility , for about $ 7 . 3 billion in cash , according to people involved in the negotiations . the companies , which approved the transaction during board meetings yesterday , plan to announce the deal this morning , these people said .\nnational grid and nlink \u2014 a subsidiary of tennet \u2014 are building an electricity interconnector between britain and the netherlands called britned . the britned cable will join the electricity transmission systems in the uk and the netherlands making a significant contribution to the security and diversity of electricity supplies in both countries . it will also facilitate further competition by helping to enhance the ( north - west ) european energy market .\ncontroller of nearly half of britain ' s electricity market at the end of 1990 , national power had only a third of that market four years later , and the company ' s share was expected to diminish still more as competition increases . nonetheless , national power would likely remain a significant force in u . k . power generation , as the company continued to improve and adapt to meet changing conditions in the energy industry . furthermore , with a strong cash base to support an avowed and active interest in overseas projects , national power was poised for international expansion .\nso for investors , the u . s . business should get a little more attention when you consider growth . this is in line with national grid ' s thinking , since the utility is specifically looking to up the profile of its u . s . assets . that makes sense since growth in the uk will be harder to come by based on the company ' s already notable size in what is a relatively small market .\nnational corporate income tax rate at a glance . corporate income tax rate ( % ) 25 . 5 . capital gains tax rate ( % ) 25 . 5 . branch tax rate ( % ) 25 . 5\nin november 2015 , it was announced that steve holliday , the ceo for ten years , would leave in march 2016 and that john pettigrew , its executive director who joined national grid 25 years ago , would succeed him . [ 23 ] in june 2016 , the energy select committee argued that the company faced too many conflicts of interest , particularly with regard to its ownership of international interconnectors . the committee proposed that the company should be split up . [ 24 ]\nin december 2016 , national grid agreed to sell a 61 % stake in its gas distribution business , to a consortium of macquarie infrastructure and real assets , allianz capital partners , hermes investment management , cic capital corporation , qatar investment authority , dalmore capital and amber infrastructure limited , with a further 14 % stake under negotiation . the sale was completed on 31 march 2017 , following clearance by the european commission , and the resulting company was named cadent gas . [ 25 ]\nwe do not sell electricity . distribution network operators ( dnos ) own and operate the distribution network of towers and cables that bring electricity from our national transmission network to homes and businesses . they don\u2019t sell electricity to consumers .\nthe demand to sell a portion of its holdings was expected to cause little hardship to national power . moreover , the issue of which plant to sell and when was up to the company ' s discretion , provided it complied with offer ' s deadline of december 31 , 1995 . thus the company would not be forced to make a disadvantageous sale . in preference to an outright sale , some speculated that national power might arrange an asset exchange with a foreign power company . another alternative under consideration was the demerger option , whereby a new company , designed to own and operate the capacity in question , could be created from a portion of national power ' s capital holdings .\nin buying this gas infrastructure , macquarie and other investors are surely aware of how old the uk ' s gas grid is and the extent of maintenance needed to keep it going ,\nsaid jonathan marshall , energy analyst at the energy and climate intelligence unit .\nin may 2007 , national grid formed a joint venture with the dutch transmission operator tennet for a 260 - kilometre ( 160 mi ) 1 , 000 mw britned dc link between the isle of grain in kent and maasvlakte , near rotterdam . [ 14 ] [ 15 ] the installation of the first section of cable link started on 11 september 2009 , [ 16 ] whilst the entire 260 km ( 160 mi ) cable was completed in october 2010 . [ 17 ] the interconnection became operational on 1 april 2011 , [ 18 ] [ 19 ] and by january 2012 , electricity flow had mostly been from the netherlands to the united kingdom . [ 20 ] the britned interconnection would serve as a vital link for the foreseeable european super grid project . [ 21 ]\nhe has operated at the interface between research , policy - making and business throughout his career . he is a founding member of the committee on climate change and a vice - chair of the intergovernmental panel on climate change working group iii ( climate change mitigation ) . he is also on the board of the blackrock new energy investment trust plc . he was launch director for the low carbon vehicle partnership and for several years chaired the scottish power green energy trust . he also chaired the technical advisory group that developed the british standards institution specification for assessing the life cycle greenhouse gas emissions of goods and services .\nthe top line , meanwhile , has been heading higher over the past three years , after a dip in 2012 . duke and southern ' s revenue trends aren ' t any better . earnings have been more volatile than revenues at national grid , but the dividend has held up relatively well . like revenues , it dipped slightly in 2012 . that said , over the past five years , dividend growth has been about 3 % . that ' s not something to write home about , though it does roughly keep up with the historical rate of inflation .\nis the big problem worth it ? when you invest in a company , you have to get your head around the big picture , both for the company and how it fits into your portfolio . for national grid , the big picture is a u . k . foundation supporting u . s . growth . that ' s neither good nor bad , but it means that the utility probably won ' t be a clean fit for most portfolios . indeed , it ' s not really domestic , and it offers only a little bit of foreign diversification .\ntim tutton is one of the uk ' s leading specialists in the regulation and restructuring of the electricity and gas sectors and continues to advise major clients in these sectors . he was director of regulation at national grid from 1999 to 2007 and , before that , director of uk utility regulation in the management consultancy practice of pricewaterhousecoopers . in addition , he has been a senior adviser at the economics consultancy oxera , a senior economist at the central electricity generating board , an economic adviser at the then department of energy and a lecturer in economics at city university .\nsimon has recently contributed to cse ' s work on : supporting ' low carbon localism ' ; analyzing the distributional impacts of uk climate policies , and ; enhancing community engagement with sustainable energy initiatives . his many advisory roles include decc ' s green deal consumer advisory panel , ofgem ' s consumer challenge group and university of surrey ' s resolve programme . simon is a non - executive director of triodos renewables plc and represents cse on the board of energy advice south west ltd , a joint venture between four charities delivering energy advice across sw england . he has spoken on the challenges for uk energy policy of embedding a sophisticated understanding of big society and localism .\nand to be fair , southern and duke are in the same ballpark - - though both have kept an upward dividend trajectory throughout that span . here it ' s important to note that national grid is a uk company , and they do dividends differently over there . breaking it down , you ' ll get two dividends a year instead of four , and dividends tend to move with financial performance - - unlike the u . s . , where consistency is preferred regardless of financial performance . and don ' t forget there are some tax issues involved with foreign income .\nthe electricity industry was slowly but dramatically changing in the 1990s . while plans were being laid to modernize and improve power generation , coal - and oil - fired plants remained the mainstay of the utility . most of the stations national power inherited after privatization were products of the 1960s and 1970s ( with the notable exception of the 1980s - vintage drax ) . british - mined coal remained , in 1995 , the overwhelmingly dominant fuel source , but national power , like others in the industry , was exploring a more diversified fuel base .\nisn ' t really a household name in the united states . but it ' s pretty well known in its home country of england . that said , the united states accounts for around 20 % of the company ' s operating profit and eats up nearly half of its capital investment . so as a u . s . investor , you might be interested in national grid ' s story . . . not to mention its roughly 4 . 7 % yield . but you might also be wondering how safe the stock is . here are a couple of things to consider .\nin 1994 , the industry watchdog , the office of electricity regulation ( offer ) , became concerned about national power and powergen ' s continuing dominance of the market . the market share of the big two had in fact declined since privatization , with national power controlling some 33 percent and powergen holding less than 25 percent , but nonetheless rumors were rife that offer would refer them to the monopolies and mergers commission . after six months of deliberation , offer stopped short of that proceeding , but the regulator did lay strictures on the two generating companies , requiring that they should use all reasonable endeavors to sell a specified amount of generating capacity - - in the case of national power 3 , 000 - 4 , 000mw , or 15 percent , of its total power output - - and submit to price capping for a period of two years .\nnational grid transco , the company that controls most of britain ' s high - voltage power lines , said that the aug . 28 blackout in london was caused by two faults in the system , one that occurred because the wrong - size fuse was installed on one of the four lines that carry power into the city . two of the four lines were shut down for regular maintenance . a third line was shut just after 6 p . m . , after an alarm went off . a fuse on the fourth line was one ampere , not the required five amperes . heather timmons ( nyt )\nthe government , apart from its concerns about fair competition and price , was especially eager to resolve any controversy or questions regarding national power and powergen to clear the way for the sale of its remaining 40 percent share in each of the two companies . the sell - off to the public , in february 1995 , raised a welcome \u00a34 billion for the government , some \u00a32 . 5 billion of which was attributable to national power . controversy dogged the two generators right to the end , however , as spiraling prices in the electricity pool , albeit over a period of only around a month , prompted offer to delay publication of the share prospectus .\nlet us be clear , the czisch supergrid is not an incremental extension to existing grid interconnections ( which is happening all the time ) , but a step change in transmission specifically to allow access to production from widely separated sources . this means that within a few decades , less with clear leadership , we could have access to affordable renewable electricity cutting carbon emissions by around 50 % .\nto the dismay of the beleaguered british coal industry , national power , like the other electricity generators , continued to look at the import of foreign coal for use in its stations . foreign - mined coal was not only potentially cheaper but in general had a significantly lower sulphur content than its british counterpart , thus obviating the need for expensive desulphurization equipment .\napart from the unions and the labour party , everybody seemed happy . the government had extra cash to spend on tax cuts , voters had shares which were going up in value and those running the companies had freedom to act and much fat ter pay packets . but how much has really changed ? to be sure , many of those working in the old nationalised industries have lost their jobs as the newly cost - conscious companies responded to shareholder demands to boost productivity and profits . but bt is still seen as flabby and staid , ba is struggling to compete in the global airlines business , and railtrack - a company sold off long after mrs thatcher was ousted - is dogged by controversy about whether privatisation is to blame for the state of the nation ' s railways . the tough regulation to prevent the privatised utilities exploiting their natural monopolies has made some of them hanker after giving up their plc status .\nnational power branched out into the industrial property business in 1993 , leasing land at its eggborough power station to an air separation plant , air gas products . the mutually profitable idea behind the arrangement was that new factories , conveniently located , could tap directly into their power source , therefore rendering unnecessary the need for a middleman in the form of a regional electricity company .\nmunir heads up the clean energy practice at cms cameron mckenna llp , which is ranked as a top - tier practice by the leading client legal directories chambers & partners and legal 500 . he focuses on major renewables , carbon capture and power projects . he currently advises on national grid ' s ccs projects , the moray firth round 3 offshore wind project and on a number of other onshore and offshore wind , tidal and solar developments . over the past ten years , munir has advised on the development of a number of the uk ' s electricity industry arrangements , advised across the spectrum of technologies , including on the uk ' s current new nuclear build programme and the development of new network infrastructure , and has advised on similar matters across a number of other jurisdictions across the world .\njudith is an energy policy professional with long - standing practical experience of both the utility and consumer worlds . she is an adviser to the uk business council for sustainable energy ( ukbcse ) and a board member of the institute for european environment policy . judith spent fourteen years with national grid ( 1990 - 2004 ) , where her last role was a six - year period as group head of public affairs . her early career was spent , inter al , in policy roles with the house of commons environment select committee and with the national electricity consumers ' council . she has a master ' s degree in energy resources management . over the past six years , judith has written several major policy papers on low carbon energy for the ukbcse , and has published extensively on policies for gb household smart meters with the environment think - tank , sustainability first . this demand - side work is now being taken forward in a major new gb electricity demand - side study by sustainability first , supported under the low carbon networks fund , and coordinated via a smart demand forum . judith is an honorary fellow of the university of exeter and a member of the decc / ofgem smart grids forum .\nreuters , the news and media division of thomson reuters , is the world\u2019s largest international multimedia news provider reaching more than one billion people every day . reuters provides trusted business , financial , national , and international news to professionals via thomson reuters desktops , the world ' s media organizations , and directly to consumers at urltoken and via reuters tv . learn more about thomson reuters products :\na look at national power ' s 1995 sales figures showed a mixed but on the whole optimistic prospect . on one hand , the company ' s market share was much reduced and electricity prices were down . furthermore , capital expenditure was up , due to investments in new plants and environmental improvements . nevertheless , costs to the company were dramatically reduced , due to a rigorous , some might say ruthless , cost - cutting program implemented since privatization . under the plan , rationalization and increased efficiency measures decisively chopped operational costs , fuel supply expenses were pared , and staff costs were drastically slashed ( the pre - privatization work force of 17 , 000 was just over 5 , 000 in 1995 ) . as a result , national power saw consistently rising profits despite continually falling market share .\nwith gas an increasingly popular and sensible option for the energy industry , national power also took steps to ensure its own reliable and cost - effective supply ; in 1991 alone the company arranged to buy the entire output from the caister field in the north sea , made a 15 - year deal with norwegian suppliers , and made another deal with ranger oil ( uk ) . the company was also involved in gas exploration , having a 25 percent stake in a consortium led by total oil marine , which was exploring a block in the southern north sea . even wind power was being investigated and employed , though on a very small scale as of the mid - 1990s . the subsidiary national wind power ltd . was established in 1991 and was expected to be producing 250mw by the end of the century ."]}
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", "topic": 33}], "title": "advanced computer techniques", "paragraphs": [". advanced computer techniques . 1987 . pp . 4\u20138 ( description section ) .\nhow can i put and write and define advanced computer techniques in a sentence and how is the word advanced computer techniques used in a sentence and examples ? \u7528advanced computer techniques\u9020\u53e5 , \u7528advanced computer techniques\u9020\u53e5 , \u7528advanced computer techniques\u9020\u53e5 , advanced computer techniques meaning , definition , pronunciation , synonyms and example sentences are provided by ichacha . net .\n. advanced computer techniques . 1989 . pp . 11\u201315 , 47 ( financial section ) .\nthe album was the idea of the computer software and consulting company advanced computer techniques , all of whose secretaries at the time came from england .\nin retrospect , schachter said of working at advanced computer techniques ,\ni thoroughly enjoyed being part of this group .\nc . design mechanical systems to meet desired specifications using advanced engineering tools and techniques .\nin addition ddc - i , which acquired parts of advanced computer techniques , also still lists jovial compilers and related tools .\nthe overlapping between dimensional measuring techniques needs new investigation in the context of presented advanced technology .\nthis article should be old news for advanced photographers , but advanced information for a beginner .\nthe master in advanced computer techniques is a part of the training period of the computer science postgrade official program of the university of almeria , and after completing it , it offers direct access to doctorate programs in computer science .\nother influential or typical software companies begun in the early 1960s included advanced computer techniques , automatic data processing , applied data research , and informatics general .\npart of the computer graphics \u2014 systems and applications book series ( computer graph . )\nadvanced computer techniques corp . and inter - act corp . v . information systems iran organization , et al . , 80 civ . 0031 ( lwp ) .\nshuttle crash investigators are using the most advanced computer techniques available , among them signal processing , to sort through garbled data beamed to houston in the last instant .\nhuman computer interaction - brief intro | the encyclopedia of human - computer interaction , 2nd ed .\ncomputer , device for processing , storing , and displaying information . computer once meant a person who\u2026\n' rendez - vous in montreal\n' is an animated film that used advanced computer techniques to achieve such effects as modelling the film stars marilyn monroe and humphrey bogart .\nin october 1991 , it was announced that ddc - i had acquired the ada and jovial language embedded systems business of interact , which had become a venture of advanced computer techniques .\nthis module introduces elements of computer network technology relevant to investigations of cybercrimes , common network - oriented investigation techniques , and sources of evidence beyond a suspect ' s computer .\nsame as for master ' s degree in computer science or master ' s degree in computer engineering .\nbarry m . leiner was director of the research institute for advanced computer science . he passed away in april 2003 .\nthe 3d surface metrology techniques have been rapidly developed in the last decade due to the advanced computational software technology . mechanical contact stylus , optical , and nonoptical measurement techniques achieved significant progress in many different applications .\nthe vbcf advanced microscopy facility is currently seeking a highly motivated , full - time advanced microscopy applications specialist ( m / f ) .\nadvanced techniques in computing sciences and software engineering includes a set of rigorously reviewed world - class manuscripts addressing and detailing state - of - the - art research projects in the areas of computer science , software engineering , computer engineering , and systems engineering and sciences .\nit had then been acquired in 1973 by advanced computer techniques ( act ) , a new york city - based software company that specialized in language compilers but also engaged in information technology consulting and hosted service bureaus .\nthe minor in computer science is available to all fau undergraduates who are not majoring in computer science or computer engineering . this minor can be attained by successfully completing the following requirements\nthe advanced nanomeasuring techniques are very important in the surface metrology for understanding the properties of the objects quality , design purposes , diagnostics , and high throughput screening . both contact and non - contact metrology techniques are available methods for objects characterization .\nnon - thesis - option students : three other 5000 - level or 6000 - level computer science and computer engineering courses .\ncien e6133 advanced construction and infrastructure risk management using real options . 3 points .\nm . conroy and j . armstrong , \u201ca comparison of surface metrology techniques , \u201d\nof perfecting techniques ; in live mode . quite the same wikipedia . just better .\nseveral commercial vendors provided compilers and related tools to build jovial for processors such as the mil - std - 1750a , including advanced computer techniques ( act ) , tld systems , proprietary software systems ( pss ) , and others .\ni recommend joe fales and advanced computer tech for all your technical needs , he ' s the best , and has been since the beginning .\nencarna\u00e7ao j . l . , fr\u00fchauf m . , g\u00f6bel m . , karlsson k . ( 1991 ) advanced computer graphics techniques for volume visualization . in : hagen h . , roller d . ( eds ) geometric modeling . computer graphics \u2014 systems and applications . springer , berlin , heidelberg\nj . foley and a . van dam\u2019s book computer graphics ( 1982 , addison wesley ) describes the early field of computer graphics as a root of what would become human - computer interaction .\nbelow , the computer science and computer engineering programs are described first , followed by the electrical engineering program and the bioengineering program .\nthe early oem customers included the university of lund , stl ltd in the united kingdom ; aitech software engineering in israel ; and advanced computer techniques , rockwell collins , control data corporation , and general systems group in the united states .\nwith approval of the advisor , substitution can sometimes be made among similar courses . see the department of computer & electrical and computer science\nunivac , 1951 , eckert - mauchly computer corporation , philadelphia ( the first computer to be available commercially in the u . s . )\nwith approval of the advisor , substitution can sometimes be made among similar courses . see the department of computer & electrical engineering and computer science\nfoley , j . d . , wallace , v . l . , & chan , p . ( 1984 ) . the human factors of computer graphics interaction techniques .\nmackenzie , i . s . ( 1995 ) . input devices and interaction techniques for advanced computing . in w . barfield , & t . a . furness iii ( eds . ) ,\nmany different applications in the dimension and surface characterization using advanced nanometrology techniques , whether 2d and 3d , in both micro - and nanometer scale can been presented . many works present some new and promising approaches that may play an important role in industry and different other applications using advanced metrology techniques . thus , the macroengineering applications and surface porosity in the micro - and nanoscales have been presented .\nthe postgraduate program in advanced computer techniques is intended to train future researchers and professionals , allowing to establish a vehicle for transmission of the knowledge generated by the various participating research groups . students are offered the opportunity of defining their studies from among a wide variety of specializations .\ndo you have any other tips for the advanced beginner ? please share in the comments below .\nright \u2013 advanced beginners . so those not brand new but want to go up one level .\nover the past years , many metrological techniques of dimensions and surface measurements have matured and evolved as presented in section 2 . consequently , the resolution overlapping between these instrumentation techniques have been shown in figure 19 .\nthe department of computer & electrical engineering and computer science ( ceecs ) offers programs in bioengineering , computer engineering , computer science and electrical engineering . specifically , the department offers undergraduate programs of study leading to the degrees of bachelor of science ( b . s . ) with major in computer science , bachelor of science in computer engineering ( b . s . c . e . ) , and bachelor of science in electrical engineering ( b . s . e . e . ) . a minor in computer science is also available .\ngraduates of the baccalaureate program in computer engineering are prepared for careers in the computer industry as well as with companies that integrate computers into more complex products .\nadvanced techniques in computing sciences and software engineering includes selected papers form the conference proceedings of the international conference on systems , computing sciences and software engineering ( scss 2008 ) which was part of the international joint conferences on computer , information and systems sciences and engineering ( cisse 2008 ) .\nnyu ada / ed is implemented in the high - level set language setl . a number of commercial companies began offering ada compilers and associated development tools , including alsys , telesoft , ddc - i , advanced computer techniques , tartan laboratories , tld systems , verdix , and others .\nwe offer several techniques for routine use , consisting of commercial and self - built instruments . these include :\nthis introductory project on computer forensic and crime investigation , aims at making a good revision on various techniques available in the literature , establish their strengths and weaknesses and propose a suitable improvements .\nadvanced computer techniques ( act ) was a computer software company most active from the early 1960s through the early 1990s that made software products , especially language compilers and related tools . it also engaged in information technology consulting , hosted service bureaus , and provided applications and services for behavioral health providers . act had two subsidiaries of note , interact and creative socio - medics .\nthe qualifying exams for the ph . d . in computer science and computer engineering are the same except for the course selections ( see the application form ) .\ncourses in this group address specific issues and techniques more closely related to actual software development . included in this group are courses in user - interface design , case , formal methods and advanced object - oriented topics .\nadvanced precise and accurate nanomeasurement techniques play an important role to improve the function and quality of surface characterization . there are two basic approaches , the hard measuring techniques and the soft computing measuring techniques . the advanced soft measuring techniques include coordinate measuring machines , roundness testing facilities , surface roughness , interferometric methods , confocal optical microscopy , scanning probe microscopy , and computed tomography at the level of nanometer scale . on the other hand , a new technical committee in iso is established to address characterization issues posed by the areal surface texture and measurement methods . this paper reviews the major advanced soft metrology techniques obtained by optical , tactile , and other means using instruments , classification schemes of them , and their applications in the engineering surfaces . furthermore , future trends under development in this area are presented and discussed to display proposed solutions for the important issues that need to be addressed scientifically .\nthe hybrid opto - tactile probing system and nanoultraprecision techniques need more research to reach high accuracy in the feature .\nother techniques to reduce glare include use of optical glass glare filters , light filters , or secondary task lights .\nconcepts , principles , and applications of various sensors for sensing structural parameters and nondestructive evaluation techniques for sub - surface inspection , data acquisition , and signal processing techniques . lectures , demonstrations , and hands - on laboratory experiments .\ndefense advanced research projects agency 675 north randolph street arlington , va 22203 - 2114 703 . 526 . 6630\ndoctoral programs through the college of engineering and computer science are available in the following disciplines : computer engineering , computer science , electrical engineering , mechanical engineering and ocean engineering . details on each program follow under the department in which each program is housed .\ns . h . r . ali , m . a . etman , b . s . azzam , r . m . rashad , and m . k . bedewy , \u201cadvanced nanometrology techniques of carbon nanotubes characterization , \u201d\ndavid d . clark is senior research scientist at the mit laboratory for computer science .\nprerequisites : ( enme e4332 ) or equivalent , elementary computer programming , linear algebra .\nprovides access , training and technical assistance for researchers to an expanding inventory of cutting edge and novel optical imaging techniques .\ndarpa\u2019s information processing techniques office ( ipto ) was born in 1962 and for nearly 50 years was responsible for darpa\u2019s information technology programs . ipto invested in breakthrough technologies and seminal research projects that led to pathbreaking developments in computer hardware and software . some of the most fundamental advances came in the areas of time - sharing , computer graphics , networking , advanced microprocessor design , parallel processing and artificial intelligence .\nthis is an official u . s . department of defense website sponsored by the defense advanced research projects agency .\nthe advanced microscopy facility develops custom and novel optical microscopy solutions for biomedical research applications at the vienna campus biocenter .\nedg was founded in 1988 in new jersey by j . stephen\nsteve\nadamczyk , a 1974 b . s . graduate of the massachusetts institute of technology , a 1977 m . s . graduate of the indiana university bloomington , and an experienced compiler engineer who had worked for advanced computer techniques in new york city .\nadvanced research techniques developed during the mid - 1980s helped create a new healthcare industry\u2014biotechnology . lehman brothers was very active in assisting many new companies in this industry , such as cetus , obtain the capital base necessary to fund research and development .\nogiela m . r . , ogiela l . , ogiela u . ( 2014 ) advanced techniques for computer sharing and management of strategic data . in : linawati , mahendra m . s . , neuhold e . j . , tjoa a . m . , you i . ( eds ) information and communication technology . ict - eurasia 2014 . lecture notes in computer science , vol 8407 . springer , berlin , heidelberg\n* cannot be used as a computer science elective if used to satisfy the mathematics requirement .\n( 3 ) a\nc\nor better is in all computer engineering core courses .\nafter completing acting i and ii , committed and experienced acting students are encouraged to progress to a more advanced study of acting . students are encouraged to contribute to the development of a creative ensemble as well as develop their self - sufficiency as actors . in addition to learning advanced acting techniques , a major performance project is presented at the end of the term .\nbased on the educational objectives of the college of engineering and computer science , the department has established the following student learning outcomes for the baccalaureate program in computer science . graduates will have :\nbased on the educational objectives of the college of engineering and computer science , the department has established the following student learning outcomes for the baccalaureate program in computer engineering . graduates will have :\nthe leading general journal for hci is the acm transactions on computer - human interaction . however , there are many other well - established journals of roughly equivalent quality : human - computer interaction ( emphasizes design research ) , interacting with computers , international journal of human - computer studies , behaviour and information technology , international journal of human - computer interaction , journal of computer - supported cooperative work . recently , association for information systems has initiated a transactions on human - computer interaction . morgan - claypool publishes a monograph series , synthesis lectures on human - centered informatics .\ncomputer graphics provides techniques for visualizing graphical primitives which are derived from geometric elements . data in real life \u2014 gathered by sensors \u2014 may represent a continuum . data in real life does not correspond directly to abstract geometric elements .\nbejczy , a . k . ( 1980 ) . sensors , controls , and man - machine interface for advanced teleoperation .\na project must download and complete a major computer engineering project administration form [ doc 94kb ] .\nand earning a grade of\nc\nor better in computer science core courses listed below .\nacknowledgment of a minor in computer science is official upon successful completion of an fau degree program .\nthe department offers a program of advanced graduate study leading to the doctor of philosophy degrees in computer engineering and in computer science . the graduate of this program will be able to meet the highest standards of preparation for leadership in the computer science or engineering profession , including research , teaching and leadership in high - technology industry and governmental agencies . a ph . d . applicant ' s guide is available from the department .\nmultiintegrated microscope as a combination between atomic force microscope and 3d optical profilometer needs advanced research to reach combine advantages in the future .\ne . marsh , j . couey , and r . vallance , \u201cnanometer - level comparison of three spindle error motion separation techniques , \u201d\nthe bachelor of science degree program in computer science is accredited by the computing accreditation commission of abet .\n( 2 ) complete all computer science core courses with a grade of\nc\nor better .\nchips are made from metal wires and semiconductor - based transistors \u2014 tiny electronic switches that control the flow of electricity . the most advanced transistors and wires are smaller than the wavelength of light , and the most advanced electronic switches are smaller than a biological virus .\nrelays were too slow and unreliable a medium for large - scale general - purpose digital computation ( although aiken made a valiant effort ) . it was the development of high - speed digital techniques using vacuum tubes that made the modern computer possible .\nthe m . s . committee is chaired by the student ' s thesis advisor . the chair of the committee must be a graduate faculty member from the department of computer and electrical engineering and computer science .\nin the paper will be presented some advances in the area of computer methods used for encryption and division of confidential data , as well as modern approaches for management of splitted information . computer techniques for secret information sharing aim to secure information against disclosure to unauthorized persons . the paper will present algorithms allowing for information division and sharing on the basis of biometric or personal features . the development of computer techniques for classified information sharing should also be useful in the process of shared information distribution and management . for this purpose there will be presented a new approach for information management based on cognitive information systems .\nsurface metrology became very important in many branches of science and industry . study of dimensional and surface nanometrology is becoming more commonplace in many applications and research environments as well as data treatments dealing with standardized rules . therefore , surface characterization using advanced accurate and precise nanomeasuring techniques are important tools especially in the production engineering , tribology , biotechnology , and criminology . because of this diversification , there are more advanced metrology techniques using stylus , optical , and nonoptical methods used for analyzing the surface characteristics , where each technique has its own specific applications [ 1 ] .\nthe first fully functioning electronic digital computer was colossus , used by the bletchley park cryptanalysts from february 1944 .\nibm 701 , 1952 , international business machine ' s first mass - produced electronic stored - program computer .\nthe following courses may be taken as computer science electives . the group classification will be designated when offered :\nthe department offers a bachelor of science in electrical engineering / master of science in computer engineering degree program .\n. the m . s . committee is chaired by the student ' s thesis advisor . the chair of the committee must be a graduate faculty member from the department of computer and electrical engineering and computer science .\nthesis option students : two other 5000 - level or 6000 - level computer science and computer engineering courses and 6 credits of cot 6970 ( thesis ) . no 4000 - level course is counted toward the degree .\nin addition , education technologies , tools , and methodologies are needed to help the nation\u2019s managers , engineers , and workers obtain the skills required to operate in high - performance work environments . examples include computer - based multimedia and advanced simulation software .\non the 12th & 13th of november 2013 , the mfpl , picoquant gmbh and csf advanced microscopy succesfully organized and hosted the . . .\nthis module will provide students with the ability to investigate in detail data stored by mobile devices such as phones , tablet computers , etc . students will be exposed to the advanced techniques used in investigations to acquire , decode and analyze the content of different mobile device operating systems . techniques such as reverse engineering , data carving and overcoming user and manufacturer imposed restrictions will be covered . on successful completion of this module the student will be able to :\n* students whose backgrounds are not in electrical or computer engineering should expect to take additional coursework to satisfy deficiencies .\nadvanced tutorial may be offered to students who , in consultation with the department andwith its endorsement , wish to pursue an individualized course in spanish .\nafter completing acting i and ii , committed and experienced acting students are encouraged to progress to a more advanced study of acting . students are encouraged to contribute to the development of a creative ensemble as well as develop their self - sufficiency as actors . in addition to learning advanced acting techniques , a major performance project is presented at the end of the term . may be taken as 6th course : the500p - ( p / f ) .\nin this paper , a review of advanced measuring techniques in the dimensional and surface metrology and their applications from micro - to nanoscale has been presented in detail . recent progress and future trends under development in this area have been presented and discussed . the following are the major observations from the literature .\ntelerobotics ( or remote manipulation ) is an area where input devices and interaction techniques are key players . the strong interest in telerobotics is a central focus of\nvisit our wiki , and learn more about the technology / theory behind our available techniques , their current status , as well as other interesting microscopy trivia .\ndigital logic and computer architecture is a course for students with a strong interest in computer science . the course provides a foundation for students to understand modern computer system architecture and organization . students are guided through the conceptual stack ubiquitous in digital design \u2013 number systems , transistor physics , combinatorial and sequential digital logic , memory design , computer arithmetic , instruction set architectures , and assembly programming . using these concepts , students build and program a simple processing unit . in each unit students simulate , build and test functioning computer components . this is a lab - based course .\nthe national information infrastructure ( nii ) projects should also be reexamined to ensure that they promote the worker - leveraging elements of high performance . nii programs in advanced computing , advanced networking , and telecommunications can provide much of the infrastructure backbone needed for high - performance systems . in addition , the definition of infrastructure that qualifies for federal and state economic development grants should be broadened to include advanced telecommunications technologies that expand high - performance systems .\nfigure 2 . 1 a - b : personal computing rapidly pushed computer use into the general population , starting in the later 1970s . however , the non - professional computer user was often subjected to arcane commands and system dialogs .\ncameras without a screen generally are equipped with a distance scale , the lens being set to the estimated object distance . more advanced cameras have an optical\nadvanced tutorial may be offered to students who , in consultation with the department andwith its endorsement , wish to pursue an individualized course in classical studies .\nlet\u2019s take a look at some techniques that just might get you over that hump and give you the skills , knowledge and power to capture great photos consistently .\nthis course is appropriate for dancers who are proficient in the techniques offered through the program . advanced dancers explore the craft of group choreography as well as the art of the solo . student work is showcased in all of our dance concerts , and there are also opportunities to work with guest choreographers throughout the year .\nbasic concepts needed to prepare and understand engineering drawings and computer - aided representations : preparation of sketches and drawings , preparation and transmission of graphic information . lectures and demonstrations , hands - on computer - aided graphics laboratory work . term project .\nadvanced soil testing , including triaxial and plane strain compression tests ; small - strain measurement . model testing ; application ( of test results ) to design .\nogiela , l . , ogiela , m . r . : cognitive techniques in visual data interpretation . sci , vol . 228 . springer , heidelberg ( 2009 )\nintroduction to multiscale analysis . information - passing bridging techniques : among them , generalized mathematical homogenization theory , the heterogeneous multiscale method , variational multiscale method , the discontinuous galerkin method and the kinetic monte carlo\u2013based methods . concurrent multiscale techniques : domain bridging , local enrichment , and multigrid - based concurrent multiscale methods . analysis of multiscale systems .\ncomp 41430 linux for investigators & comp 40120 programming for investigators are both pre / co - requisite modules for students who wish to take comp 41570 advanced scripting .\nbusiness process and workflow & supply chain foundations in terms of : ( 1 ) modelling and design techniques ; ( 2 ) implementation and language ; ( 3 ) interoperability .\nthe impact will be felt far beyond the computer industry , said robert p . colwell , a former intel electrical engineer who helped lead the design of the pentium microprocessor when he worked as a computer architect at the chip maker from 1990 to 2000 .\ncurriculum requirements students are required to complete 33 graduate - level credits , or 11 three - credit courses ( 5000 level or higher ) , with a 3 . 0 gpa or better to graduate . students in the advanced information technology and computer science data analytics concentrations will be awarded the degree by the college of engineering and computer science , while those in the information technology management and business analytics concentrations will have their degrees awarded by the college of business . for more information about the master of science in information technology and management degree program , call the department of computer & electrical engineering and computer science at 561 - 297 - 3482 , or email ceecs @ urltoken .\nsteve jobs , cofounder of apple computer , inc . ( now apple inc . ) , and a charismatic pioneer of the personal\u2026\nbaccalaureate degree programs in civil , computer , electrical , geomatics , mechanical and ocean engineering are accredited by the engineering accreditation commission ( eac ) of abet . the baccalaureate program in computer science is accredited by the computing accreditation commission ( cac ) of abet .\nstudents electing to complete a business minor must follow the college of engineering and computer science guidelines for the business minor noted above .\nintroduces the current & advanced optimization and simulation computer models used in traffic operations . covers the advantages and disadvantages of models considered and is project - oriented , with students spending a significant amount of time in selecting & using these models to solve\nreal world\nproblems . prerequisite ce 6400 .\nif you are interested in using any of the above techniques please see below under\nstart up / pilot studies\nor just send us an email at advmicro @ urltoken .\nm . simon , i . tiseanu , and c . sauerwein , \u201cadvanced computed tomography system for the inspection of large aluminium car bodies , \u201d ecndt , 2006 .\nit is obvious that there are conjoint area between the measurement techniques , which span a wide range and resolution . this indicates that there is generally a measurement solution for a wide variety of applications , including most that might be encountered in the engineering industries and applied technologies . the overlap between dimension and surface instrumentation techniques produces important benefits such as the following .\nthat improvement \u2014 the simple premise that computer chips would do more and more and cost less and less \u2014 helped silicon valley bring startling advances to the world , from the personal computer to the smartphone to the vast network of interconnected computers that power the internet .\nperhaps in part because of cold war fears , during licklider\u2019s ipto tenure , it is estimated that 70 percent of all u . s . computer - science research was funded by arpa . but many of those involved said that the agency was far from being a restrictive militaristic environment and that it gave them free rein to try out radical ideas . as a result , arpa was the birthplace not only of computer networks and the internet but also of computer graphics , parallel processing , computer flight simulation , and other key achievements .\nogiela , m . r . , ogiela , u . : secure information management using linguistic threshold approach . advanced information and knowledge processing . springer , london ( 2014 )\n28 oct . 2013 , @ 14 : 00 ( mue - anna spiegel forschungsgebaeude )\ncsf advanced microscopy : instruments , projects & policies\n( k . elsayad )\nup to 3 elective credits of approved engineering and computer science or science coursework may be added ( courses such as digital signal processing , digital image processing , machine learning and artificial intelligence , modern control , advanced database systems , nanotechnology , neuroscience 1 and 2 , or a directed independent study course ) .\nfurther relevant material in the encyclopedia of human - computer interaction can be found in chapters 4 , 14 , 23 , and 27 .\nfurther relevant material in the encyclopedia of human - computer interaction can be found in chapters 7 , 12 , 14 , and 20 .\nprerequisites : mechanics of solids , structural analysis , elementary computer programming ( matlab ) is recommended , linear algebra and ordinary differential equations .\nto encourage undergraduates to pursue a graduate education , the college of engineering and computer science offers joint b . s . to m . s . degree programs in its three departments : civil , environmental and geomatics engineering , computer & electrical engineering and computer science and ocean and mechanical engineering . these programs allow students to complete both a bachelor ' s and a master ' s degree within five years .\nnote that while the university may offer some courses with the pass / fail option , computer science students may not use this option .\nspecial permission is required to count more than 3 credits of directed independent study . up to 3 computer science elective credits can be earned by taking cooperative education - computer science ( cot 3949 ) , with each one - semester period of cot 3949 contributing 1 credit .\n1 . requires 6 credits of orally defended written thesis . the m . s . committee is chaired by the student ' s thesis advisor . the chair of the committee must be a graduate faculty member from the department of computer and electrical engineering and computer science .\nibm likes to call it cognitive computing . essentially , watson uses artificial - \u00adintelligence techniques , advanced natural - language processing and analytics , and massive amounts of data drawn from sources specific to a given application ( in the case of health care , that means medical journals , textbooks , and information collected from the physicians or hospitals using the system ) . thanks to these innovative techniques and huge amounts of computing power , it can quickly come up with \u201cadvice\u201d\u2014for example , the most recent and relevant information to guide a doctor\u2019s diagnosis and treatment decisions .\nwe have also made it easy for a student who enrols on a specialising pathway to decide later that they would prefer to have a broader skills set reflected in their degree title . to enable this we have made it very easy for a student to transfer from a pathway to the advanced computer science course .\nthe vienna biocenter core facilities ( vbcf ) offers cutting - edge technologies for life science researchers at the vienna biocenter campus and beyond . the advanced microscopy facility provides researchers with a diverse selection of advanced optical microscopy and spectroscopy techniques , which include light sheet microscopy , superresolution microscopy , as well as time - resolved ( fluorescence correlation , fluorescence lifetime ) and wavelength resolved microscopy / spectroscopy setups . the facility is equipped with state - of - the - art commercial and self - built microscopes as well as imaging software ( urltoken ) .\n1960 essay , of \u201cman - computer symbiosis . \u201d in his essay , one of the most important in the history of computing , licklider posited the then - radical belief that a marriage of the human mind with the computer would eventually result in better decision - making .\n15 sep . 2014 @ 10 : 50 ( biophysical meeting / 6th oegmbt annual meeting , austria )\nmicroscopes at the csf advanced microscopy facility\n( k . elsayad )\nfundamentals of water pollution and wastewater characteristics . chemistry , microbiology , and reaction kinetics . design of primary , secondary , and advanced treatment systems . small community and residential systems .\ngrudin , j . ( 2012 ) a moving target : the evolution of human - computer interaction . in j . jacko ( ed . ) , human - computer interaction handbook : fundamentals , evolving technologies , and emerging applications . ( 3rd edition ) . taylor & francis .\nprospective doctoral students may choose from a doctor of philosophy ( ph . d . ) with major in computer engineering , doctor of philosophy ( ph . d . ) with major in computer science and doctor of philosophy with major in electrical engineering ( ph . d . ) .\nintroduces the fundamentals of modeling groundwater systems . emphasizes the evaluation , development , and application of computer models . modeling techniques include analytical solutions , finite difference and finite element methods , particle tracking , and inverse modeling . models are applied to flow and transport in saturated and unsaturated groundwater systems . prerequisite : ce 6240 or instructor permission .\nthis module introduces students to the elements of programming and discusses algorithms underlying more advanced digital forensic tools . the aim of the course is to equip students with better understanding of software systems and advanced digital forensic tools , as well as to give them an ability to write custom tools for data analysis . upon successful completion of this module students should be able to :\nthe gre requirement is waived for any student who has a baccalaureate degree from fau ' s department of computer & electrical engineering and computer science with a gpa of at least 3 . 25 ( of a possible 4 . 0 ) in the last 60 credits attempted prior to graduation .\nthe profile form of the roundness is of primary significance and is an important aspect of engineering surface for cylindrical features , especially in the modern investigations and quality control problems . the development of software analysis tools and their validation is also another major challenge facing the industry . advanced mathematical techniques are incorporated into such software systems to provide further reference algorithms [ 29 \u2013 36 ] . in this section , two directions of research experiences are reviewed [ 31 \u2013 34 ] . moreover , new ideas in this area may promote new techniques in the future [ 35 , 36 ] .\narising from some of the lens elements then counteract opposite aberrations produced by other elements . the larger the maximum aperture , the greater the angle of coverage , and the higher the degree of correction aimed at , the more complex camera lenses become . lens design for relative freedom from aberrations involves advanced computer programming to calculate the geometric\n( tech . rep . no . cs - tr - 2874 ) . college park , md : university of maryland , computer science department .\nnewell , a . , & card , s . k . ( 1985 ) . the prospects for psychological science in human - computer interaction .\nmethods of structural analysis . trusses , arches , cables , frames ; influence lines ; deflections ; force method ; displacement method ; computer applications .\ngeomatics engineering , mechanical engineering and ocean engineering . minors in computer science and geomatics engineering and a certificate in surveying and mapping are also available .\nin the graduate area , the department offers a master of science ( m . s . ) with major in computer engineering with thesis , master of science ( m . s . ) with major in computer engineering without thesis , master of science ( m . s . ) with major in computer science with thesis , master of science ( m . s . ) with major in computer science without thesis , master of science with major in bioengineering and master of science with major in electrical engineering ( m . s . ) . a certificate in bioengineering is also available .\n1 . a baccalaureate degree in computer science or a related field ( students without a computer science background will be expected to take additional courses ) ; 2 . at least a 3 . 0 ( of a 4 . 0 minimum ) gpa in the last 60 credits attempted prior to graduation ;\nfor example a student who enrols on the advanced computer science course might decide during their studies that they wish to have a specialisation reflected in their degree title . if the student ' s study choices fit one of our pathways , then they can opt to have this pathway added as a specialisation at any time whilst studying at manchester .\nfigure 19 : steadman diagram showing the range and resolution of dimensional measurement techniques ( mechanical stylus , interferometric optical microscopes , and afm / spm ) . figure is taken from [ 132 \u2013 134 ] .\nthis course is appropriate for dancers who are proficient in the techniques offered through the program . advanced dancers explore the craft of group choreography as well as the art of the solo . student work is showcased in all of our dance concerts , and there are also opportunities to work with guest choreographers throughout the year . may be taken as 6th course : dan500p - ( p / f ) .\nfoley , j . d . ; van dam , a : fundamentals of interactive computer graphics . addison - wesley , reading , massachusetts ( 1983 )\n* * four - year students are to take computer applications in engineering 1 , egn 2213 , offered by the department of ocean and mechanical engineering .\n\u2026 [ or protocol ] ; ncp ) for the arpanet ( advanced research projects agency network ; see darpa ) , the first computer network based on packet switching , a heretofore untested technology . ( in contrast to ordinary telephone communications , in which a specific circuit must be dedicated to the transmission , packet switching splits a message into \u201cpackets\u201d that\u2026\nup to 9 elective credits of approved engineering and computer science or science coursework may be added ( courses such as digital signal processing , digital image processing , machine learning and artificial intelligence , modern control , advanced database systems , nanotechnology , neuroscience 1 and 2 , immunology , biology of cancer , or an additional directed independent study course ) .\n, funded the development of the advanced research projects agency network ( arpanet ) in the late 1960s . its initial purpose was to link computers at pentagon - funded research institutions over telephone lines .\nad 555 advanced production management ( 3 + 0 + 0 ) 3 ects 7 , 5 ( \u00fcretim sistemleri ) introduction to jit management . prerequisite : ad 550 or consent of the instructor .\ngood experience , bad experience , suggestion for improvements , etc . . please leave your anonymous ( or non - anonymous ) feedback on your experiences working with advanced microscopy facility here . . .\nprokaryotes , single - celled organisms like bacteria , do not have an enclosed nucleus , therefore their dna is floating around in the cytoplasm . this project will use computational techniques to analyse dna sequences to assess supercoiling in the context of packing large amounts of dna and its implications for 3d structures . machine learning , profile generation and statistical techniques are combined to generate a suite of predictive tools for the bioinformatic community .\nthis course covers advanced topics in the design and analysis of pavement structures for all types of pavements . mechanistic - empirical design procedures are covered , and drainage layer design is discussed in detail . actual pavement design programs are used and advanced design checks and analysis topics covered in detail . stress , strain , deflection calculation , and back calculation procedures are also discussed . prerequisite : ce 6120 .\ncarroll , john m . ( 1997 ) human - computer interaction : psychology as a science of design . annual review of psychology , 48 , 61 - 83 . ? \u00e1 co - published ( slightly revised ) in international journal of human - computer studies , 46 ( 4 ) , 501 - 522\nthe graduate program is structured around a core of courses central to ocean engineering and encompassing the subjects of acoustics , corrosion , physical oceanography , hydrodynamics , advanced mechanics of materials , marine systems and advanced mathematics . this core provides , at an advanced level , the fundamentals required for engineering work in the ocean environment . additional courses in the fields of acoustics , hydrodynamics , marine materials , offshore structures , coastal engineering and marine vehicles are offered to enable students to pursue areas of interest . a summer program is offered by the department for graduate students attending on a year - round basis .\nin 2000 , it bought the connex suite of managed care information systems from behavioral health partners inc . , and the following year it bought intellectual property and other assets of advanced institutional management software .\nthis course follows the advanced placement ab syllabus , which incorporates an introduction to the derivative and the integral and their applications . students in this course are required to take the ap exam in may .\nthe analysis of structured surfaces , those with repetitive patterns , requires entirely new methods and techniques [ 37 ] . surface - wavelength - based filtering and average parameters will be less applicable in such instance , while discrete feature geometry - based parameters and their statistics over the surface appear to be more relevant . the new wave in advanced 3d roundness metrology , the design of new ultraprecision talyrond using ultrasoftware , has been presented [ 34 , 37 ] . figure 4 illustrates the 3d results obtained from talyrond - 395 [ 34 ] . these techniques perform as an automatic center and leveling spindle for measuring the workpieces . these that are working dynamically of antivibration mounts combined with the environmental enclosure provide excellent isolation from external influence allowing confident measurement to nanometer level . talyrond - 385 and - 395 techniques perform fully automated roundness geometry system incorporating microultrasoftware .\nthis module is aimed at teaching students how to investigate crimes directed against computer systems themselves . upon successful completion of this module students should be able to :\nmarchionini , g . , & sibert , j . ( 1991 ) . an agenda for human - computer interaction : science and engineering serving human needs .\nthe common mission of the computer science and computer engineering programs is : 1 . to produce graduates with a strong grasp of fundamentals of computer science and computer engineering , knowledge in technical specialty areas and an appreciation of the power of collaborative effort applied to problem solving . 2 . to offer courses and programs that stimulate innovation and enhance the ability of graduates to achieve high levels of professional development and to succeed in a competitive marketplace . 3 . to conduct research in selected areas and to integrate research results with teaching activities . 4 . to provide service to the profession and community and forge strategic alliances with other professions .\na . a computer & electrical engineering and computer science ilhp student who chooses this course must find a thesis advisor who will be his / her main guide in a basic or applied research project . the student and the advisor jointly form a three - member thesis committee ( consisting of at least one more department of computer & electrical engineering and computer science faculty member ) . it is the student\u2019s responsibility to take the leadership role in organizing his / her thesis defense . the submitted thesis must be bound and be in a format similar to fau master\u2019s theses . this course can be counted as a 3 - credit technical elective .\n3 . the skills transferred represent a significant source of competitive advantage for the receiving unit . the expertise or skills to be transferred are both advanced and proprietary enough to be beyond the capabilities of competitors .\nit is clear that the mechanical stylus instrument is viewed as the fundamental method of measurements and the mechanical surface analyses . however now , probe - scanning techniques are capable of characterizing the case of geometric surfaces in 3d .\nintegrated methods of design and structural analysis between engineering and architecture . lectures on historical precedents on material use , structural inventiveness and social importance . labs on drafting and modeling software ; physical modeling techniques and virtual reality visualization .\nsabella , p . : rendering algorithm for visualizing 3d scalar fields . computer graphics , vol . 22 , no . 4 , pp . 51\u201358 ( 1988 )\njon postel served as director of the computer networks division of the information sciences institute of the university of southern california until his untimely death october 16 , 1998 .\ncarroll , j . m . ? \u00e1 ( 1997 ) human - computer interaction : psychology as a science of design . annual review of psychology , 48 , 61 - 83 . ? \u00e1 ( co - published ( slightly revised ) in international journal of human - computer studies , 46 , 501 - 522 ) .\ncarroll , j . m . ( 2010 ) . conceptualizing a possible discipline of human - computer interaction . interacting with computers , 22 , 3 - 12 .\nthe communication link between the device electronics and the host computer may prove a bottleneck and contribute to lag as the number of sensors and their resolution increases . the\nstate - of - the - art computer solutions in geotechnical engineering ; 3d consolidation , seepage flows , and soil - structure interaction ; element and mesh instabilities .\n7 . at least one - half of the credits must be from the list of mechanical engineering courses shown in the engineering and computer science course descriptions section .\n8 . at least one - half of the credits must be from the list of mechanical engineering courses shown in the engineering and computer science course descriptions section .\n6 . at least one - half of the credits must be from the list of mechanical engineering courses shown in the engineering and computer science course descriptions section .\nstudents in the computer science and computer engineering programs are encouraged to consider gaining practical experience through participation in cooperative education . three one - semester periods of cooperative education ( cot 3949 ) may be substituted for one program technical elective . for information , contact the fau career center , 561 - 297 - 3533 , or visit its\nstudents in the computer science , computer engineering programs are encouraged to consider gaining practical experience through participation in cooperative education . three , one - semester periods of cooperative education ( cot 3949 ) may be substituted for one program technical elective . for information , contact the fau career center , 561 - 297 - 3533 or visit its\nhow sensors collect information ( associated electronics and signal processors ) , organize it effectively and transmit to the base for real - time processing is an important problem . this research is focused on various data aggregation and scheduling techniques .\nretaining structures , bulkheads , cellular cofferdams , and braced excavations . construction dewatering and underpinning . instrumentation to monitor actual performances . ground improvement techniques , including earth reinforcement , geotextiles , and grouting . to alternate with cien e4243 .\nfurther information about turing and the computer , including his wartime work on codebreaking and his thinking about artificial intelligence and artificial life , can be found in copeland 2004 .\nmyers , brad a . ( 1998 ) : a brief history of human - computer interaction technology . in interactions , 5 ( 2 ) pp . 44 - 54\nc . allows a computer & electrical engineering and computer science ilhp student to perform research or create a project guided by a department faculty member . at the end of the semester , the student is expected to turn in a paper or an extended technical report . this course can be counted as a 3 - credit technical elective .\n6 . all ilhp students ( except computer science majors ) must be actively involved in and provide leadership to any of the student clubs / societies of their choice .\nadvanced study in a specialized field under the supervision of a member of the department staff . before registering , the student must submit an outline of the proposed work for approval of the supervisor and the department chair .\nad 591 special topics in production management ( 3 + 0 + 0 ) 3 ects 7 , 5 ( \u00fcretim y\u00f6netiminde \u00f6zel konular ) advanced techniques in the design of the product . production system and the production control system . strategic and tactical problems in the area of production management ; case studies centered around production , but also including other functional areas such as marketing , finance and personnel . prerequisite : ad 550 or consent of the instructor .\n( dessa ) in the following disciplines : civil engineering , computer engineering , computer science , electrical engineering , mechanical engineering and ocean engineering . students can enroll in one or more courses encompassing the six different disciplines each semester . dessa provides access to university courses at industry sites and government agencies . the goal of dessa is to deliver engineering and computer science programs to students any place and any time . for information , contact the dessa director , 561 - 297 - 3578 , or visit dessa ' s"]}
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( icl )\ngenesis energy lpunits ( nyse : gel ) shorted shares increased 5 . 53 % after market . . .\ngenesis continues to provide energy efficient offers and advice to customers to assist them in reducing their carbon footprint .\ngenesis energy is able to provide the human management and technical resources from an extensive international and national network .\ngenesis energy has applied for resource consents to build a wind farm with up to 286 turbines in northern wairarapa .\nif you have questions or would like to request hard - copies of genesis energy filings , please contact us .\n\u201cgenesis energy is pleased that this two year term , provided to support tiwai and the southland economy , is a positive solution for all parties while maintaining our own flexibility , \u201d said albert brantley , genesis energy\u2019s chief executive .\nexperiencing a fault or power outage ? see genesis energy website for things to do when you have no power .\ngenesis energy operates in the commercial and technical space between industry developers , financial institutions , project managers and operators .\ngenesis energy brings together the core commercial competencies to service the infrastructure and renewable energy industry sectors from a technological base and substantial experience in development of major projects and new businesses .\nkaka are large parrots that are now mainly limited to a few localised forest strongholds in the central north and south islands .\nthis project will see aurecon assisting genesis energy to deliver strategically located and cost effective wind farms using sophisticated modelling technology .\n: : genesis energy l . p . announces redemption of its remaining 5 . 750 % senior notes due 2021 . genesis energy - holders to receive redemption price of 101 . 438 % of principal amount , accrued , unpaid interest up to but not including redemption date . genesis energy lp - expects redemption to be completed on february 15 , 2018 .\ngenesis energy also retails internet services to its customers through its infogen service . the service is outsourced and is provided by\nkeywords : infogen , trafficswarm scam , genesis energy complaints , info . gen . in , fuser drive assembly with motor\ngenesis energy ( nzx : gne ) is a diversified new zealand energy company . it sells electricity , reticulated natural gas and lpg through its retail brands of genesis energy and energy online . it is new zealand\u2019s largest energy retailer with around 505 , 000 customers . the company generates electricity from a diverse portfolio of thermal and renewable generation assets located in different parts of the country . genesis energy also has a 46 % interest in the kupe joint venture , which owns the kupe oil and gas field offshore of taranaki , new zealand . genesis energy had revenue of $ nz2 billion during the 12 months ended 30 june 2017 . more information can be found at urltoken\nmade in collaboration with our customers , the energy iq app has powerful tools to forecast , compare and understand your energy use .\ngenesis energy ( nzx : gne ) is a diversified new zealand energy company . it sells electricity , reticulated natural gas and lpg through its retail brands of genesis energy and energy online . it is new zealand\u2019s largest energy retailer with around 637 , 000 customer accounts . the company generates electricity from a diverse portfolio of thermal and renewable generation assets located in different parts of the country . genesis energy also has a 46 % interest in the kupe joint venture , which owns the kupe oil and gas field offshore of taranaki , new zealand . genesis energy had revenue of $ nz2 billion during the 12 months ended 30 june 2016 . more information can be found at urltoken\ngenesis is taking action to reduce emissions while balancing climate change considerations , new zealand ' s increasing energy demand profile and the need to make sure our customers have a reliable energy supply .\nthere is limited potential for development of new hydro - electric generation , and opposition to new projects on environmental grounds is strong .\neps for genesis energy , lp ( gel ) expected at $ 0 . 25 ; 7 analysts bullish idexx . . .\ngenesis energy [ nzx : gne ] named agl energy executive marc england as chief executive , replacing albert brantley who leaves after seven years running new zealand ' s biggest electricity and gas retailer .\ngenesis energy has secured valuable distribution rights from leading international suppliers of leading technology products . consequently it has formed jointly with other parties , valldoreix greenpower to market , distribute and sell a range of new technologies in renewable energy including energy efficient and sustainable products , that will make significant energy savings and related cost savings to the assets .\ngenesis energy ' s resource consents for the waikaremoana power scheme require recreational flow releases from piripaua power station and tuai power station .\ngenesis energy lp announces tender offer for any and all of aggregate principal amount of its 5 . 750 pct senior notes due 2021\n: : genesis energy , l . p . announces public offering of senior notes . genesis energy lp - commenced registered , underwritten public offering of $ 450 million in aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes due 2026 . genesis energy - to use portion of net proceeds to fund purchase price , accrued and unpaid interest for all of 5 . 750 % senior unsecured notes due 2021\u200b .\ngenesis energy limited is a brazilian - based commercial and business consultancy specializing in serving the upstream developments of the energy industry , with focus on renewable projects , power and infrastructure . it has very good networks in brazil , europe , china and australia with investment organizations , government agencies , companies and industrial clients that may be interested to consider energy efficient and eco sustainable products in new applications and retrofits for their assets .\nthe genesis energy whio recovery program received the \u2018protecting our biodiversity\u2019 award at the ministry for the environment\u2019s green ribbon awards in june 2014 .\ngenesis energy bought the proposed slopedown windfarm project , 15km east of the town , from wind prospect cwp ltd ( nz ) in june .\n: : genesis energy , l . p . announces tender offer for any and all of aggregate principal amount of its 5 . 750 % senior notes due 2021 . genesis energy lp - tender offer will expire at 5 : 00 p . m . , new york city time , on december 8 , 2017 . genesis energy - as of dec 4 , $ 350 million aggregate principal amount of notes were outstanding .\nin this context genesis energy would promote itself as the project director to realize winning commercial and technical outcomes for their clients and the stakeholders .\n: genesis energy , l . p . confirms previous financial guidance and plans to further enhance its balance sheet and financial flexibility by reallocating capital . genesis energy lp - \u200dhas completed a review of its previously disclosed financial guidance\u200b . genesis energy lp - \u200dbeginning with quarter ending dec 31 , 2017 , expects grow quarterly distribution by no less than $ 0 . 01 per common unit , per quarter\u200b . genesis energy lp - \u200dbeginning with quarter ended sept 30 , target distribution coverage of new distribution profile of 1 . 40 to 1 . 60 times on a cash basis\u200b .\ngenesis energy advises that the following attached documents will be sent to genesis energy shareholders today : \u2022 the notice of annual shareholder meeting 2017 ; \u2022 the proxy voting form for the annual shareholder meeting 2017 ; \u2022 an email advising them of the annual result and annual shareholder meeting details .\nwelcome to genesis energy , l . p . , a growing midstream master limited partnership headquartered in houston , texas . genesis provides midstream energy infrastructure and logistics services \u2013 to move product to market in the most efficient and cost - effective manner . our operations are primarily focused in the gulf coast region of the united states , including texas , louisiana , arkansas , mississippi , alabama , florida , wyoming and in the gulf of mexico .\ngenesis was sticking with its plans to shut the coal units even after contact energy ' s recent decision to shut down its otahuhu power station .\nthe new zealand electricity market opened in 1996 after the split of the electricity corporation of new zealand ( ecnz ) into two main generators , ecnz and contact energy . in 1999 the remainder of ecnz was split into genesis , meridian energy , and mighty river power , while contact energy was fully privatised .\nwe are new zealand ' s largest electricity and gas retailer , supplying energy through our two retail brands \u2013 genesis and energy online \u2013 to more than 650 , 000\u00b9 customer connections across new zealand . genesis is focused on attracting and keeping valuable residential , commercial and industrial customers throughout the country .\ncongratulations to genesis\u2019 energy emergency response team , winners of the 2018 firefighter sky tower stair challenge . the team is made up of 11 genesis employees . all members volunteer in the company\u2019s emergency rescue crew at genesis\u2019 huntly power station , and have fitted extensive training around their regular working duties .\ntotal prices actually increased about 1 . 7 per cent on average including energy and lines costs , but the energy part of the bill was not increased this year .\ngenesis energy l . p . , a delaware limited partnership , was formed in december 1996 . the partnership is focused on increasing unit holder return by optimizing and leveraging its existing asset base , developing organic growth through construction and expansion projects and pursuing accretive acquisitions to further its footprint in the midstream energy sector . our common units are traded under the symbol \u201cgel\u201d on the new york stock exchange .\ngenesis energy lifted operating profits 12 per cent for the june year , while the company also announced that its chief executive albert brantley will retire next year .\nanother possible was allan melhuish , recently appointed as commercial manager at port taranaki , but formerly with genesis . also mentioned was dean carroll , former chief executive of lumo energy , which was previously infratil ' s wholly owned australian electricity and gas retailing business . carroll was earlier general manager retail at genesis energy .\ngenesis energy\u2019s chief executive albert brantley said a significant business target for the company is to improve retail margins and to grow or at least maintain market share .\n: : exxonmobil acquires crude oil terminal to serve growing permian basin production . has acquired a crude oil terminal in wink , texas from genesis energy lp\u200b .\naccess the 2013 , 2014 , 2015 and 2016 editions of energy in new zealand .\nare you ready for the future of energy ? we ' ve launched energyhub , a useful guide to energy related products designed to make your life easier and more connected .\ngenesis seeks to ensure it is a responsible consumer of electricity and has set a target requiring that office energy performance is within the eeca low typical usage benchmark of 200 - 280 kwh / m2 . achieving this has required energy efficient initiatives such as delamping , energy saver lamps , light sensors in meeting rooms and installing technology improvements .\nit\u2019s brilliantly simple to take control of your energy anytime , anywhere with the energy online app . use the app to see your electricity usage and pay your energy bill quickly and simply from your smartphone . using your smart meter , the energy online mobile app will also give you an estimate on how much your next electricity bill is likely to be .\ndisclosure : investsmart group limited employees may have an interest in the securities and managed funds displayed via this service . please refer to our financial services guide for more information .\nat genesis , we like to make your life easier . that ' s why we have been upgrading old electricity meters to new genesis advanced meters .\ndon ' t regert your home move . sign up to energy online now . easy .\nto learn more about genesis marine , see our marine page . to learn more about current career opportunities with genesis marine , please search and apply below .\nto learn more about genesis trucking , see our trucking page . to learn more about current career opportunities with genesis trucking , please search and apply below .\nhaving international experience in these sectors , genesis energy can propose and / or achieve a business solution that matches the client ' s commercial parameters within a suitable technical capability .\nto learn more about refinery services , see our refinery services page . to learn more about current career opportunities with genesis energy refinery services , please search and apply below .\nthis station is located close to major population centres , has reliable access to cooling water , coal and gas resources , and benefits from limited transmission constraints . this , together with long - term resource consents , means that the huntly power station is expected to continue to provide genesis energy with both a valuable asset and a range of future development options .\ngenesis energy is a diversified energy company that sells electricity , natural gas and lpg through its customer experience business . the company generates electricity and trades electricity and natural gas , through its energy management business . genesis energy also has a 31 % interest in the kupe joint venture which owns the kupe oil and gas field . the company also owns and operates a portfolio of thermal generation and renewable generation assets located in different parts of new zealand . the spread of locations and fuel types in the portfolio gives the company significant operating flexibility .\nto learn more about genesis rail services , see our rail page . to learn more about current career opportunities with genesis rail , please search and apply below .\ngenesis has ongoing mitigation responsibilities in relation to the consented activities at the tongariro power scheme . genesis energy ' s environmental management framework details the company ' s approach to environmental management including mitigation . the current environmental mitigation projects at the tekapo power scheme include :\ngenesis energy ' ' s 2018 interim result will be announced before nzx trading begins on wednesday 14 february 2018 . a conference call for investors and analysts will be hosted by more\u00bb\ngenesis has sustainable building guidelines in place which aim to reduce energy consumption and improve resource efficiency . the guidelines have helped to inform our decisions on office fit outs and refurbishments .\ngenesis energy is always looking for enthusiastic individuals to fill a variety of professional positions in a support capacity for our operations , from engineers and accountants to programmers and administrative assistants .\norigin energy ( formerly eraring energy ) wanted to maximise the output of the existing eraring power station , located on lake macquarie , near newcastle , and extend the operating life of the asset .\ngenesis energy owns and operates both offshore and onshore pipelines . offshore , genesis owns or has an interest in more than 2 , 400 miles of crude oil and natural gas pipelines and platforms in the gulf of mexico . onshore genesis owns over 600 miles of crude oil and natural gas pipelines in texas , louisiana , mississippi , alabama , florida and wyoming . in mississippi , genesis owns approximately 270 miles of co 2 pipelines .\ngenesis energy has partnered with the community energy action trust since 2010 . as a major energy generator and retailer we believe in doing our part to help those people in the community who struggle to make their homes energy efficient . hence our support is focused around the trust\u2019s curtain bank . we believe the trust has done an exceptional job in servicing the needs of the community through the curtain bank and this is evidenced by the year - on - year growth of the service .\nunit outage at tekapo b genesis energy is notifying the market that it has completed an assessment of tekapo b generator 3 that suffered a fault in november . this unit is now more\u00bb\n\u2022 the address of its corporate head office , which is also its registered office , has changed to the genesis energy building , 660 great south road , greenlane , auckland 1051 .\nstanwell corporation limited ( stanwell ) needed to increase the capacity of the ash storage area ( asa ) to accommodate future ash generation volumes resulting from its 1 460 mw coal fired power station .\nover the past couple of months the school - gen team , supported by some awesome genesis staff , have been visiting a few schools , talking about energy and sustainability . as well as a short presentation , we have also been using the human energy generator to demonstrate . . .\ngenesis energy\u2019s strategic approach places customers at the centre of its growth model . this direction represents an evolution from just being a business that produces and delivers energy , to a business that uses its generation capabilities to drive value for its customers and to deliver value to the company\u2019s shareholder .\nthe woodlawn wind farm is located in the capital renewable energy precinct , 70 km north of canberra .\nonce you ' re registered you ' ll also be able to download our energy online mobile app .\ngenesis has ongoing environmental enhancement responsibilites in relation to the consented activitiesat the huntly power station . currently genies energy is focusing on three enhancement projects within the local waikato river catchment which are :\ngenesis ' s environmental management framework details the companies approach to environmental management including mitigation .\nthe tekapo power scheme has been owned and operated by genesis since 1 june 2011 .\nplease contact our environmental team if you have a query regarding environmental management at genesis .\ngenesis received the castle hill wind farm final resource consent decision on monday 11 june .\ngenesis is partnering with doc to extend its support for the whio forever recovery programme .\ndisclosure statements for forsyth barr authorised financial advisers are available on request and free of charge . none of forsyth barr limited or its related companies are registered banks . website terms and conditions website privacy policy\nthe group purchases from the grid for its retail customer base with credit risk being limited to the net position on settlement . in addition , market security requirements in place ensure that there is no significant credit risk for any one participant . market participants are required to provide letters of credit to the market clearing agent ( nzx limited ) , which would be called upon should any market participant default .\nthe ngati tuwharetoa genesis committee was formed after an agreement was reached between the tuwharetoa maori trust board ( on behalf of nga hapu o ngati tuwharetoa ) and genesis in 2000 .\nto learn more about genesis pipeline , see our offshore pipeline and onshore pipelines pages . to learn more about current career opportunities with genesis pipeline , please search and apply below .\ngenesis energy public affairs manager richard gordon said it was unlikely a resource consent application would be made by the end of the year , as efforts were focused on a windfarm development in the wairarapa .\nmr england , executive manager for new energy at agl , will take up the new position in may 2016 . it will be his first role managing a company , auckland - based genesis said .\nrenaissance technologies lc has 0 % invested in genesis energy , l . p . ( nyse : gel ) for 189 , 400 shares . spirit of america corp has 397 , 142 shares . more\u00bb\nthe whio security site in kahurangi national park is one of eight nationally , which aim to ensure whio survive in the wild through doc ' s partnership with genesis energy in the whio forever project .\ngraeme dingle southland regional manager , scott bowden , said tommy\u2019s commitment was particularly deserving of special acknowledgement , given his busy schedule as aquaculture development manager at sanford limited , and serving on four other company boards .\ngenesis has ongoing mitigation responsibilities in relation to the consented activities at the tongariro power scheme .\ngenesis is providing resources and their technical experts to support the work at a national level .\non 27 april 2012 , genesis energy was granted replacement operating consents for the huntly power station site by the waikato regional council for a further 25 years . no appeals were received against the council\u2019s decision .\nduring the period 2000 to 2002 , genesis energy purchased several electricity and gas retailing entities , following changes to laws governing the electricity industry . these included electricity retail businesses of wairarapa electricity , central power ,\nwith more than 30 years of experience operating as tdc , llc and its predecessors , genesis energy refinery services markets and provides logistics management for caustic soda and sodium hydrosulfide . genesis energy refinery services has locations throughout the united states , including : west lake , la ; ruston , la ; monroe , la ; baton rouge , la ; houston , tx ; tulsa , ok ; and lake point , ut .\nenergy iq will be unavailable due to planned maintenance from 12 to 15 july . we apologise for any inconvenience .\nnew zealand is one of the few developed countries not using electricity ( indigenous or imported ) from nuclear energy .\nthe south wairarapa area is recognised for its significant wind energy potential , and the hau nui site is acknowledged as one of the best wind farm sites in the world . the may 2001 energy efficiency and conservation authority report\nreview of new zealand wind energy potential to 2015\n, cited the wairarapa hills and coast area as having the second highest potential energy output in new zealand . the area could provide up to 12 % of the new zealand wind energy potential , and is second only to the foveaux strait and south east hills area in the south island .\nexempt professional firm - some firms ( such as solicitors , accountants and chartered surveyors ) can perform limited regulated financial activities as part of their normal professional services , without being authorised or an agent of an authorised firm .\nthe health and safety of its people , contractors and customers is genesis energy\u2019s first priority . the total recordable injury frequency rate decreased 76 per cent to 7 . 3 from 31 . 4 the previous year .\nwe are expecting it to stay relatively flat for the coming year as well in the energy component ,\nhe said . most customer losses were in the bigger centres where rivals had tackled genesis customer base .\non monday , genesis energy ltd ( gne : nzc ) closed at 2 . 45 , - 6 . 68 % below its 52 - week high of 2 . 62 , set on jul 25 , 2017 .\ngenesis produces an annual compliance monitoring report for the tongariro power scheme which is provided to councils , in addition to other consent monitoring and reporting requirements throughout the year . genesis currently undertakes monitoring of :\ngenesis produces an annual compliance monitoring report for the waikaremoana power scheme which is provided to council , in addition to other consent reporting and monitoring requirements throughout the year . genesis currently undertakes monitoring of :\nthey were once widespread throughout new zealand . today they are limited to the less modified catchments of the urewera , east cape and central areas of north island ; and along the west coast of south island from nelson to fiordland .\ngenesis energy , l . p . ( nyse : gel ) shares ended at $ 21 . 14 with 0 . 43 mln shares exchanging hands . that puts the market capitalization at $ 2 . 56 bln . more\u00bb\nshipley said genesis did not see itself as\nresponsible for security of ( power ) supply\n.\ngenesis has a waste minimisation program which aims to reduce waste to landfill from all its office buildings .\nthe education programme has been running since 2004 and genesis has been the primary sponsor since this time .\nconsole management consultants private limited ' s annual general meeting ( agm ) was last held on 30 september 2015 and as per records from ministry of corporate affairs ( mca ) , its balance sheet was last filed on 31 march 2015 .\nall companies \\ all directors \\ all trademarks \\ import export data about us \\ faq \\ privacy policy \\ terms of use \\ refunds & cancellation \\ contact us \u00a9 2013 zauba technologies & data services private limited . all rights reserved .\ngenesis energy , l . p . , is a growth - oriented master limited partnership headquartered in houston , texas . through our four divisions : offshore pipeline transportation , refinery services , marine transportation and onshore facilities and transportation , we provide an integrated suite of services to refineries , oil producers , and industrial and commercial enterprises . our operations are primarily located in texas , louisiana , arkansas , mississippi , alabama , florida , wyoming and the gulf of mexico .\ngenesis has a retail business , a generation business and an interest in the kupe oil and gas field .\ngenesis has compliance obligations under any new zealand emissions trading scheme . for every two tonnes of co2 genesis emits , we are required to procure one carbon unit and surrender it to the government at a later date .\nin the short term , genesis energy ' s focus is to maximise the efficiency of the company ' s existing generation assets and fuel supplies , and to purchase from the wholesale market effectively , rather than to build new generation assets .\nheading the line - up will be foundation co - founder , graeme dingle , who will be joined by business leaders from the likes of cotton on group ( supr\u00e9 ) , les mills , genesis energy & sanitarium , among others .\nthis annual publication provides annual information on and analysis of new zealand\u2019s energy sector including statistics on supply , transformation , and demand .\nthe genesis energy leadership team is focused on growing value for unit holders by continuing to deliver disciplined , low double - digit growth and growing our distribution coverage ratio without ever losing our strong commitment to providing safe , responsible and reliable operations .\ngenesis energy\u2019s annual shareholder meeting , will be held on wednesday 20 september 2017 , commencing at 10 . 00 am ( nzst ) , in the level 4 lounge , south stand , eden park , reimers avenue , auckland , new zealand .\nthere ' s a special group of people who can monitor , compare and predict their energy use . are you one of them ?\nsg americas lc holds 0 . 02 % of its portfolio in genesis energy , l . p . ( nyse : gel ) for 76 , 979 shares . glenmede trust communication na holds 0 . 01 % or 138 , 816 shares . more\u00bb\ngenesis collects detailed rainfall , river flow and lake level data from around our hydro generation sites every five minutes .\ngenesis chair dame jenny shipley said albert brantley ' s approach helped establish the company ' s credibility with investors .\nthough still the country ' s biggest energy retailer , genesis has been losing gas and electricity customers after\nsustained\ncompetition from old and new rivals , but said on tuesday that there had been signs that numbers were steadying late in the year .\ngenesis is a large nz electricity generator / retailer producing ~ 7 , 000gwh of electricity from its hydro and thermal power stations . it owns the only coal fired power station in nz , a large gas - fired power station and several hydro power stations in the north and south islands . it is nz ' s largest energy retailer , retailing electricity , gas & lpg to ~ 630 , 000 customers under its genesis energy and energy online brands and has a relationship with spk to resell broadband services . it also owns 31 % of the producing kupe oil and gas field , taking 100 % of kupe gas to sell use in its power stations .\nriver conditions can change very quickly , so the data is updated on this website every 15 minutes . please monitor the conditions regularly before embarking on any water - based activities . flow data is also available from the genesis energy flow phone 07 386 8113 .\nspeaking at the genesis energy annual shareholder meeting today ( 19 october 2016 ) , the company\u2019s chief executive , marc england , provided the financial markets with an update on the company\u2019s forecast financial performance for the full year to 30 june 2017 ( fy2017 ) .\ngenesis chief executive albert brantley , 66 , plans to retire from the company by the end of june next year .\ngenesis is publicly listed on the nzx and asx markets with a 51 % cornerstone shareholding by the new zealand government .\n, and his work just so happens to be here at genesis . she ' s also enlisted the help of the\nrenewable generation : genesis energy has three hydro schemes \u2013 tongariro ( 361 . 8 mw ) , waikaremoana ( 138 . 0 mw ) and tekapo ( 179 . 0 mw ) . these schemes comprise eight power stations . six are located in the north island and two in the south island . the company also has a 7 . 3 mw wind farm at hau nui in the north island . this geographical spread of generation helps reduce the impact of localised dry periods on genesis energy ' s earnings . [ 1 ]\ngenesis has compliance obligations under the new zealand emissions trading legislation and regulations ( nzets ) . obligations arise from genesis ' operational activities , including using gas to generate electricity . to be compliant genesis is required to procure and surrender emission units to the government to offset the obligation . the obligation is calculated in the annual emission return as detailed in the legislation .\ncs energy\u2019s 750 megawatt coal - fired kogan creek power station in south - west queensland will become home to a 44 megawatt solar thermal addition .\ngenesis recognises that it is not appropriate to simply address the effects of its operation based on resource consent and mitigation requirements .\nto the 45 % who make us female strong at genesis - this is for them . who are you celebrating today ?\nthis hydrology information has been compiled by genesis energy for general information purposes only . the data shows rainfall and river flow information , it is not a forecasting tool . river users should check rainfall and river flow data , alongside weather forecasts to make a decision about whether it is safe to enter waterways . genesis energy does not warrant the accuracy or completeness of the information nor does it accept any liability or responsibility for any error , inaccuracy or omission in the information or for the use of such information by any person for any purpose .\njoin us today . we ' re confident you ' ll love briliantly simple energy - but there ' s no contract , no hassle if not .\nrefer mates to join energy online and when they join , you\u2019ll earn credits on your bill . for some more info on this , click here .\n< img src =\n/ assets / uploads / involvedxlarge . jpg\nalt =\nswitch to meridian energy for your power today\n/ >\nrival companies had been offering\nheavily discounted\nbundles of products , brantley said and had taken customers away from genesis especially in the main centres . but genesis had not gone out to beat the big discounts , instead trying to improve customer service .\ngenesis said it didn ' t expect to see a significant rise in wholesale prices with the closure of the huntly coal units .\nmr gordon said genesis was aware of the group ' s concerns , which were over the visual impact which the development couldhave .\nto view genesis\u2019 annual report and additional content highlighting our acheivements in fy2017 , go to yearinreview . genesisenergy . co . nz .\nthe midstream segment of the energy industry is a growing business , and at genesis energy , we know how to capitalize on emerging opportunities . that\u2019s why we look for people who are creative in spirit , entrepreneurial by nature and customer - focused in practice . think you have what it takes to join our team ? genesis energy employees are a diverse collection of specialized professionals with backgrounds and experiences from companies of all sizes . our employees and work locations are spread across the united states , as far west as texas , north to wyoming and east to florida . we are committed to the highest health , safety and environmental standards to protect our employees , our business assets and the communities in which we operate and invest .\nlike other energy retailers , we buy and sell electricity on the new zealand electricity market . we also buy and sell emission units ( carbon credits ) .\ngenesis owns a 46 % share of the kupe oil and gas field and has contracted for 100 % of the natural gas from the field . genesis also has a range of gas supply agreements with most of new zealand ' s gas producing or supplying companies .\ngenesis energy\u2019s chairman dame jenny shipley said the strong result endorsed the company\u2019s strategy to derive the greatest value and efficiency from a geographically and fuel diverse generation fleet that is balanced to customer demand , and to focus on building long term value for the company by creating value for its customers .\nwe believe there\u2019s value in building our team with motivated and capable individuals . if you have the experience that makes you uniquely qualified for one of our current job openings , we would love to hear from you . thank you again for your interest in genesis energy ! let\u2019s get started\u2026 .\ncanadian brantley is resident in new zealand and is committed to this country , genesis said , so would not be leaving the country .\nthe commissioners released a preliminary decision on 13 april 2012 which set out tentative conclusions and provided genesis the opportunity to provide further information .\nthe whio are the latest addition to the tongariro national trout centre , joining the freshwater aquarium , hatchery , museum and education centre in celebrating our clean freshwater and its values . the program adds to efforts by genesis energy in partnership with doc to increase whio numbers through the whio forever project .\n$ 50 prezzy card is a limited time offer to new customers who sign up online to any 12 or 24 month vodafone broadband plan . prezzy card terms and conditions apply . 3 months free is a limited time offer to new customers signing up to a smart connect plan on a 12 or 24 month term or ultimate home plan on a 12 month term . the credit is applied when your broadband becomes active and will show on your first or second bill . will be debited back on early termination . not available with other offers . for full details for 3 months free visit 3 months broadband terms and conditions ,\nbut during the year genesis total electricity customers fell 1 per cent as more power retailers came into the market , with more new products .\nmost genesis customers were lost in the central and lower north island from wellington and kapiti , through taranaki and waikato , the company said .\nplease note that you will need a media player to view some of these videos . view all our videos at the genesis youtube channel .\ngenesis staff are located across the country . our head office is in auckland , we have a customer contact centre , customer experience and support teams offices in hamilton . genesis owns and operates power stations at huntly , tokaanu , rangipo , waikaremoana , south wairarapa and lake tekapo .\nnot only do we provide free , independent advice , and no obligation insulation quotes , we can help you with all aspects of your home ' s energy and health . from understanding different heating and ventilation options , to comprehensive home energy checks , we can help you and your family live your best life in your home . learn more\nconsole management consultants private limited ' s corporate identification number is ( cin ) u74900wb2011ptc159717 and its registration number is 159717 . its email address is compliancereader @ urltoken and its registered address is rashmi tower , main building , 2nd floor block ep & gp , sector - v salt lake city kolkata wb 700091 in , - , .\nwith the costs of energy and supply increasing , electricity prices continue to change . in order to ensure you are on the most economical pricing plan for your residential property .\ngenesis representatives had also spent time in the south to meet community groups and other stakeholders , such as the southland district council , he said .\nas new zealand ' s primary thermal electricity generator , genesis recognises the need to understand and reduce the impact of our activities on climate change .\nnew zealand has introduced an emissions trading scheme that has far reaching impacts for genesis . we have increased our focus on our climate change strategy .\ngenesis is a national retailer and offers electricity across new zealand . we sell natural gas in the north island and bottled lpg throughout the country .\n\u2014 infobox musical artist name = genesis img capt = genesis performing live on their 2007 us tour in pittsburgh . ( left to right : daryl stuermer ( guitar ) , mike rutherford ( guitar and bass guitar ) , tony banks ( keyboards ) , phil collins ( lead vocals and \u2026\nconcern about global warming due to carbon dioxide emissions from burning fossil fuels , especially coal , coupled with impending electricity shortages in auckland , put nuclear energy back on the agenda .\nmyaccount is actually everything you need to know about your account . you can check your account balance , view and pay your energy bills , order new services and lots more .\nd . the 1448 mw huntly power station located 70 km south of aukland is new zealand ' s largest thermal power station . the station consists of : four 250 mwe units ( units 1 - 4 ) that can burn coal or natural gas ; a 400 mwe combined cycle gas turbine ( unit 5 ) ; and a 48 mwe open cycle gas turbine ( unit 6 ) . the station is owned and operated by state - owned genesis energy , the third largest generating company in new zealand ( after meridian energy and contact energy ) . it can provide up to 20 % of the country ' s electricity but this can vary according to conditions imposed by its resource consents .\nlpg is a secondary product of oil and gas production . genesis receives 46 % of the lpg produced by kupe which it sells to its customers .\ngenesis responded to the preliminary decision and requested the commissioners issue a final decision based on the information before them . this is expected in early june .\n\u2014 power moves front cover of the sega mega drive / genesis version of power athlete . developer ( s ) kaneko publisher ( s ) kaneko \u2026\nearnings guidance for fy2017 is that genesis energy will deliver ebitdaf of $ 305 to $ 325 million . this is comparable to the fy2016 result if adjusted for two significant accounting items totaling $ 12 million . these items were the difference in deferred customer acquisition costs and the write back of rankine spares following the revaluation of the assets .\nconsole management consultants private limited is a private incorporated on 23 february 2011 . it is classified as non - govt company and is registered at registrar of companies , kolkata . its authorized share capital is rs . 500 , 000 and its paid up capital is rs . 100 , 000 . it is inolved in business activities n . e . c .\ngenesis shares gained 1 cent to $ 1 . 75 on tuesday , as the overall market edged into a small gain after the market plunge on monday .\nto learn more about alkali , visit the alkali page . to learn more about current job opportunities with genesis alkali , you can search and apply here .\nbuild your career with genesis energy . we have a variety of opportunities across our multiple divisions , including marine and rail operations , trucking and pipeline operations and refinery services \u2013 with some of the newest and most advanced trucks , barges and ships in the industry . you can search and apply for jobs by clicking the button below . learn more\ngraeme said \u201cso many young people in new zealand are challenged on a daily basis \u2013 at school , in the workplace , even on the sports field . our programmes are all designed to help change their often limited perceptions of what they can achieve , by building on their innate talents ; developing core life skills and helping them find purpose and direction in life .\nin the october 2007 , the government published its new zealand energy strategy to 2050 , which included a target for renewable sources to provide 90 % of electricity generation by 2025 . 2 however , following the 2008 general election , the new minister of energy and resources announced that the country ' s energy strategy would be updated 3 . the draft replacement strategy , published by the ministry of economic development in july 2010 4 , retains the\naspirational , but achievable\ntarget of 90 % renewables by 2025 . no mention of nuclear power is made in the draft strategy .\ngenesis produces an annual compliance monitoring report for the tekapo power scheme , which is provided to council , in addition to other consent reporting requirements throughout the year .\nfollowing the adjournment of the hearing on the 27 january 2012 genesis submitted its final evidence , right of reply and closing legal submissions on the 20 february 2012 .\nfollowing the adjournment of the hearing on 27 january 2012 genesis submitted its final evidence , right of reply and closing legal submissions in writing on 20 february 2012 .\nin late 2008 , contact energy confirmed it was considering old plans for for a number of possible future hydro developments ranging from 86 mw and 350 mw on the clutha river . these plans were originally developed by contact ' s predecessor , ecnz . other hydro projects under consideration are : meridian energy ' s north bank tunnel project on the waitaki river in south canterbury , which would have a capacity of around 200 mw ; trustpower\u2019s 72 mw wairau scheme in marlborough ; and meridian energy\u2019s 65 - 85 mw mokihinui station on the west coast of the south island . 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", "topic": 11}], "title": "truslove and hanson", "paragraphs": ["rome2rio makes travelling from london heathrow airport ( lhr ) to truslove and hanson easy .\npoems & 1914 & other poems in fine truslove & hanson binding . . .\nthe quickest way to get from london to truslove and hanson is by taxi which takes 2 min .\nhave a fact about truslove and hanson ? write it here to share it with the entire community .\nhave a definition for truslove and hanson ? write it here to share it with the entire community .\nthe distance between london heathrow airport ( lhr ) and truslove and hanson is 23 km . the road distance is 28 km .\nin friendship ' s garden : truslove & hanson , london hardcover , reprint . - strawberry hill books\nit takes approximately 29 min to get from london heathrow airport ( lhr ) to truslove and hanson , including transfers .\nthe cheapest way to get from london to truslove and hanson is by bus which costs $ 2 - $ 3 .\nthe cheapest way to get from london heathrow airport ( lhr ) to truslove and hanson is by bus which costs $ 3 .\nthe quickest way to get from london heathrow airport ( lhr ) to truslove and hanson is by taxi which takes 28 min .\na song of truth and other verses . by william ffranck sheppard . : truslove & hanson , london . f - steven ferdinando pbfa\nlondon buses operates a bus from london heathrow airport ( lhr ) to truslove and hanson every 30 minutes . tickets cost $ 3 and the journey takes 1 h 4 min .\nlondon buses operates a bus from london to truslove and hanson every 5 minutes . tickets cost $ 3 and the journey takes 3 min . arriva london north also services this route hourly .\nsharpshooting for sport & war by greener , w . w . : truslove , hanson & comba , ltd . hardcover , first edition - urltoken\n, manager of better books ltd . , manager of collett ' s bookshop , assistant at foyle ' s , manager of zwemmers , sales manager at faber and faber and manager of truslove and hanson about sales of poetry\ntruslove & hanson was a minor independent publishing firm that ran a number of fashionable bookshops in the west end of london . they also printed p\u2026 | pinteres\u2026\nbut the bookshops were potentially the author ' s allies , and from those fine independent bookshops , heywood hill in mayfair , john sandoe in chelsea and hatchards in piccadilly , i received nothing but kindness and encouragement . they , of course , are still going , while truslove and hanson is no more .\nhis book a hot country had just come out and after lunch he asked her to go into truslove and hanson and ask if they had the book in .\nno ,\ncame the uncompromising answer ,\nand you can tell mr naipaul , whom i see lurking outside , that we ' re not planning on getting it in either .\nthe bookshops of bowes & bowes , including city centre bookshops , truslove & hanson and sherratt & hughes are extended with the acquisition of a controlling interest in waterstone ' s , forming waterstone ' s booksellers ltd . , the largest chain of specialist bookshops in the uk .\nfind all the transport options for your trip from london to truslove and hanson right here . rome2rio displays up to date schedules , route maps , journey times and estimated fares from relevant transport operators , ensuring you can make an informed decision about which option will suit you best . rome2rio also offers online bookings for selected operators , making reservations easy and straightforward .\nrambles in dickens ' land . author : robert allbut . new york : truslove , hanson & comba , 1899 . first american edition . 174 pp . 17 illustrations . elaborate gilt d\u00e9cor and titles . top edge gilt . 8v0 . author visits locales in england as described in dickens ' stories .\nfind all the transport options for your trip from london heathrow airport ( lhr ) to truslove and hanson right here . rome2rio displays up to date schedules , route maps , journey times and estimated fares from relevant transport operators , ensuring you can make an informed decision about which option will suit you best . rome2rio also offers online bookings for selected operators , making reservations easy and straightforward .\ncatch a break with big discounts and fantastic deals on new and used textbooks .\nsir : ' foiling foyles ' ( 17 july ) names only six london bookshops ' run by people who actually care for books ' . for over 20 years i have received perfect service ( and accurate accounts ) from truslove and hanson of sloane street , a bookseller which is , today , a ' division ' of w . h . smith .\nquotations from dickens ; a round game , introducing sixty - six of the principal characters from fifteen books of charles dickens . compiled by c . h . wyman . by [ dickens , charles ] . wyman . c . h . : truslove & hanson [ ca . 1905 ] - urltoken\nand i ' m thinking that bookselling has changed recently - and for the better , where both authors and the reading public are concerned .\nwhsmith announces the sale of its us airport and hotel retailing businesses for \u00a341m and \u00a38m respectively .\nanna smith dies and h w smith , trading now as newsagents and stationers , is passed to her two sons , henry edward and william henry smith .\naddresses and postcodes is owned and operated by address logic ltd . copyright \u00a92018 address logic . website by xrc media\nnew and used copies of new releases , best sellers and award winners . save money with our huge selection .\nprime members enjoy fast & free shipping , unlimited streaming of movies and tv shows with prime video and many more exclusive benefits .\nundated , circa 1908 . very pretty front board and spine with gilt title and decoration on green cloth . wear to head and foot of spine and to edges of both boards . aeg . printed end papers . prior owner inscribed on fep . bookseller inventory # 004063\nrome2rio is a door - to - door travel information and booking engine , helping you get to and from any location in the world .\nselect an option below to see step - by - step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in rome2rio ' s travel planner .\nhenry staunton is appointed non - executive chairman of the board , and susan baxter and annemarie durbin join the board as non - executive directors .\nuse and and or between words to combine them with boolean logic : e . g . ( heart or cardiac ) and surgery will find items about heart surgery or cardiac surgery . boolean terms must be in uppercase .\nwhsmith announces plans to focus on a core of integrated businesses comprising ; whsmith high street , whsmith europe and international travel retail and whsmith news . following this , a demerger of waterstone ' s and a divestment of interests in specialist music retailing , namely virgin our price and the wall is announced .\nshow me a friendly london bookshop , on the other hand : i ' m relaxed and happy , and ready to take on all comers with my\nsigning pen\nin one hand and a glass in the other .\ncentre of book and stationery distribution moves to swindon from bridge house , lambeth .\nyour browser asks you whether you want to accept cookies and you declined . to accept cookies from this site , use the back button and accept the cookie .\nyes , there is a direct bus departing from heathrow central bus station and arriving at charing cross , trafalgar squarecharing cross . services depart every 30 minutes , and operate monday , friday , saturday and sunday . the journey takes approximately 1 h 4 min .\nwhsmith acquires 22 high street stores from british bookshops and stationers ( in administration ) .\nand london bookshops are coming to the rescue of their old friends , the capital ' s authors - and offering\nbook - signings\nwhen our books come out .\nwhsmith announces the sale of helicon to rm plc for \u00a30 . 7m and acquires john murray ( publishers ) ltd , a leading educational and consumer publishing house founded in 1768 .\nthe british museum , located in the bloomsbury area of london , united kingdom , is a public institution dedicated to human history , art and culture . its permanent collection , numbering some 8 million works , is among the largest and most comprehensive in existence and originates from all continents , illustrating and documenting the story of human culture from its beginnings to the present .\nmr w h smith i retires and william henry smith ii succeeds as head of business .\nwhsmith music inc acquires 59 stores from record world and 20 stores from national record mart .\nbill cockbur n resigns as group chief executive and richard handover is appointed three months later .\nfull - text searching is available within public or private collections , and within individual items .\nbridge house , lambeth , is purpose - built to house the bookbinding works and stationery department .\nwolfe publishing co . , prescott , az , 1910 . hardcover . condition : new . frontispiece ( illustrator ) . 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hassle return policy . sports and outdoors > outdoors > firearms > general . book : used , good . bookseller inventory # 02978187935640500 .\nsimply select a language and press on the speaker button to listen to the pronunciation of the word . leave a vote for your preferred pronunciation .\nthings changed in the nebulous nineties . books ceased to come out and became\nproducts\nwhich were\nlaunched\nwith\ncampaigns\n.\noffering rare and interesting books on all subjects with an emphasis on fine bindings , manuscript material , early boys adventure fiction , early science fiction , jules verne , jane austen and early literature , poetry , geology , palaeontology , also shropshire interest , member of the p . b . f . a .\nthe natives of sarawak and british north borneo ; based chiefly on the mss . of the late hugh brooke low , sarawak government service , vol . 2\ntower bridge is a combined bascule and suspension bridge in london built between 1886 and 1894 . the bridge crosses the river thames close to the tower of london and has become an iconic symbol of london , resulting in it sometimes being confused with london bridge , situated some 0 . 5 mi upstream . tower bridge is one of five london bridges now owned and maintained by the bridge house estates , a charitable trust overseen by the city of london corporation . it is the only one of the trust ' s bridges not to connect the city of london directly to the southwark bank , as its northern landfall is in tower hamlets .\na dispute with the railways over bookstall rents results in contracts for station sites on the great western and london and north western railways being lost . the firm reacts rapidly by opening shops near stations . in three months , by 1 january 1906 , 150 new shops come into being . shopfitting ( estate ) department established .\nhandwritten letter from stanley chersy , who states that he does not believe in war and including an anti - war poem . undated probably sent to m - o\nwolfe publications , arizona . hard cover . condition : very good . no jacket . book condition is very good . scuff to front head near corner . front and back tail corners very slightly scuffed . tail spine edge lightly cupped . gilt lettering to spine and front . preface by wirt gerrare . fully illustrated . 173 pages .\nwelcome to national trust collections . our records are constantly being enhanced and improved , but please note that we cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information shown on this website .\nhenry walton smith and his wife anna opened a small newsvendors in little grosvenor street , london . henry smith dies a few months later leaving anna to run the business .\nwhsmith acquires us company elson ' s holding inc ( later to become whsmith inc ) - a retail business for the travelling public . over 300 stores and shops in operation .\ntravel opens 51 units in the year , successfully completing the integration of the acquisitions in 2008 of hospital units from uns group ltd and airport stores from alpha retail uk limited .\nthe natives of sarawak and british north borneo ; based chiefly on the mss . of the late hugh brooke low , sarawak government service , vol . 2 - southeast asia visions\nmr w h smith ii dies . his widow is created viscountess hambleden and his eldest son , who became the second viscount hambleden in 1913 , becomes the head of the business .\ncable services , later to become television services division is established , involving whsmith in the growing cable and satellite tv industry . screensport is launched in 1984 . lifestyle is launched in 1985 .\nbut last year saw the end of the big advances . and this year , let me tell you as someone with a book just out , publishers have banned\nbook launches\n.\nwhsmith announces new partnership in the uk and ireland with kobo inc . to sell a range of kobo ereaders in its stores , including the first touch screen ereader widely available in the uk .\nfollowing the death of the third viscount hambleden in 1948 , another change in the company ' s constitution takes place . as viscount hambleden owned all the ordinary shares and the death duties were so heavy , a public holding compnay was formed to buy up all the share capital of whsmith & son limited . the shares of the holding company are subscribed by the family , staff and public . on 1 september 1949 , whsmith & son ( holdings ) limited is formed . its governing director , and later first chairman , was the hon . david smith , brother of the third viscount hambleden .\none of the most popular tourist destinations in the world , london is a traveller\u2019s delight . catering to a wide range of tastes , there\u2019s something for everyone in the english capital . london boasts myriad historical sites , art galleries , sporting attractions , world - class restaurants and eateries , high fashion outlets , and cultural events . take a cruise down the iconic river thames , visit iconic big ben and the tower of london , say hi to the queen at buckingham palace , catch a show at a famous west end theatre or be one with nature in much - loved hyde park or kensington gardens .\nthis is a chart to show the when this publisher published books . along the x axis is time , and on the y axis is the count of editions published . click here to skip the chart .\nwhsmith & son , now recognised as the principal newspaper distributor in the country , acquire wholesale distribution warehouses in dublin , birmingham , manchester and liverpool . a substantial network of newspaper distribution is established across the country .\nwhsmith , by a programme of targeted acquisitions , establishes an office supplies division , whsmith business supplies . companies acquired are pentagon group , satex , sandhurst marketing , cartwright brice , h j chapman and w h hayden .\nwhsmith announces the acquisition of uns group ltd comprising 72 retail units and 8 caffe nuovo coffee shops in 62 hospitals . whsmith also announces a franchise agreement with roadchef to open travel units in all 29 roadchef motorway service areas .\nrome2rio ' s travel guide series provide vital information for the global traveller . filled with useful and timely travel information , the guides answer all the hard questions - 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to - consumer screening tests to asymptomatic people - - tests not recommended unless you have symptoms . .\nlife line screening is a trusted provider of preventive screenings . they have provided millions of screenings throughout the united states .\nlife line\u2019s letter includes a list of disclaimers . read them carefully before scheduling an appointment .\ni applied through a staffing agency . the process took 1 day . i interviewed at life line screening in july 2012 .\nin addition to the event , dr . oz and life line screening were featured on good morning america on saturday morning .\njoe gonzalez , president of hanson medical systems , commented that life line screening\u2019s experience with pts diagnostics\u2019 education , training , and technical support has been excellent . \u201clife line screening has had a very good track record with the cardiochek systems by pts diagnostics . at hanson , we understand that the cardiochek systems have helped life line screening grow their business , and pts diagnostics provides superior service to their customers , \u201d said gonzalez . \u201chanson is very proud to participate in life line screening\u2019s success . \u201d\n3 responses to \u201cdear editor \u2013 our c . m . o . addresses health writer susan perry\u2019s issues against life line screening\u201d\nlife line screening has declined to respond specifically to my concerns about its adverts , but did say that it is involved in researching the screening it does .\nin 2013 , life line screening introduced a new line of business where they are able to provide medicare related services such as annual wellness visits , advanced care planning and vaccines . the name of the new business is life line community healthcare , which is a separate entity with the same\nlife line screening has received 4 . 18 out of 5 stars based on 116 customer reviews and a bbb rating of a + .\ngubin performs screenings similar to the life line screening tests , including the carotid artery plaque test , on both symptomatic and asymptomatic patients .\nbe informed ! read what two of my go - to , evidence - based physicians have to say about life line screening tests .\ni applied online . the process took 4 weeks . i interviewed at life line screening ( los angeles , ca ) in august 2014 .\nhuyen bui joined life line screening in 2012 to lead the company\u2019s technology organization . his experience spans over 18 years in the technology industry .\nbesides screenings , life line screening offers additional resources , like the life line screening health e - newsletter that can help you focus on your individual wellness efforts . whether you need to make lifestyle changes in order to better control a chronic illness , such as diabetes , high blood pressure , or high blood pressure , or whether you desire to make better lifestyle choices to help avoid such diseases , life line screening can help .\nbut several of the tests performed by life line are on a list of procedures for healthy people to avoid .\nlife line screening provides more than 15 screening options to detect your risk for heart disease , stroke , cancer , osteoporosis and more . explore your options by category and click on each screening type for more information .\nlife line screening attn . results processing 6150 oak tree blvd . , suite 200 independence , oh 44131 you will receive your report within 10 business days\ni applied through an employee referral . the process took 1 day . i interviewed at life line screening ( canton , oh ) in september 2017 .\nlife line screening has been in business since 1993 , answering the need for low - cost , community - based screening in comfortable , non - threatening locations such as churches , town halls and synagogues ,\nsaid life line screening corporate and brand communications director joelle reizes .\nwe screen approximately 800 , 000 people a year .\na vascular surgeon at the cleveland clinic says life line\u2019s database is a great first step to extracting information on identifying subgroups of patients and their screening outcomes .\nhow much do life line screening employees make ? glassdoor has salaries , wages , tips , bonuses , and hourly pay based upon employee reports and estimates .\nyoung life camping is a significant part of the mission of young life . young life\u2019s priority for kids at camp is to keep them safe . view the standard practices young life employs to take care of kids at camp , as well as young life ' s incident rates at camp\u200b .\nlife line screening has screened more than 6 million people and for many of them , the experience was life - changing . watch these videos to read personal testimonials for a small sampling of the powerful stories our health screening participants have shared with us .\nthe average life line screening salary ranges from approximately $ 24 , 419 per year for customer service representative to $ 120 , 000 per year for family nurse practitioner . average life line screening hourly pay ranges from approximately $ 10 . 00 per hour for retention specialist to $ 26 . 27 per hour for sonographer .\nmr . phillips co - founded life line screening of america in 1996 and life line community healthcare in 2014 with colin scully . mr . phillips leads the company\u2019s international expansion and was responsible for establishing its unique sales approach , which allowed the company to become the only national and international screening company of its kind .\nmr . scully co - founded life line screening of america in 1996 and life line community healthcare in 2014 with tim phillips . the company has since become the nation\u2019s leading provider of preventive health screenings and employs over 1 , 000 employees in the u . s . and abroad .\na small or large business , organization or union can achieve significant cost savings by partnering with life line screening to provide a corporate wellness program . life line screening\u2019s corporate wellness program creates an avenue for your employees and / or members to become educated , empowered and encouraged to proactively take control of their health and wellness .\nfor additional copies , send your name , address , phone number , and date of screening along with a personal check or money order for $ 15 . 00 made out to life line screening .\nthrough his leadership , life line screening is now a preventive health leader in the united states and the united kingdom and is laying the groundwork for additional international expansion .\nlife line screening is a for - profit company , and it often partners with hospitals and surgical centers that help promote the screening days . if life line screens find an abnormality , the patients can be referred to the hospital for follow - up care , which means more business for the hospital . cardiac care can be especially lucrative .\nby partnering with life line screening , carolina vascular will be able to provide quality vascular care to patients who were unaware they were suffering from a vascular disease or disorder .\nvascular surgeons , drs . kent and zwolak , highlight the importance of vascular screening and the necessity to do more of it , when they cited life line screening as an example of a successful company in the field of aaa and vascular screening in a paper in endovascular today , writing \u201cthe most successful of these organizations is life line screening , which has screened more than 6 million individuals for vascular disease since 1993 . despite the progress made by life line and other companies , this is still only a fraction of the individuals at risk . ( 11 )\nstacy riggs of fairfax , va . , is prepped for a screening for atrial fibrillation by life line screening medical assistant kennea blake at messiah united methodist church in springfield , va . jenny gold / kaiser health news hide caption\ntexas and ohio - based life line screening sent letters to an untold number of consumers . the letter invites them to local churches to take advantage of five health screenings - - primarily cardiovascular tests - - at a price of $ 149 . according to life line screening ' s web site , its\nhighly trained technologists\nprovide\nstate - of - the - art ultrasound screening equipment\nfor testing .\nyoung life has developed missionwide policies and procedures to ensure that kids are protected when they are with young life staff and / or leaders as well as when kids are part of young life - sponsored activities .\noh , and the fifth screening test in the life line line - up ? it\u2019s an \u201costeoporosis risk assessment . \u201d that , too , is unnecessary , according to the uspstf , except in women aged 65 and older or in younger women with definite risk factors .\naccording to life line screening\u2019s website and print solicitations , mailed directly to consumers , the company has \u201chelped save thousands of lives\u201d since 1993 and has prevented strokes and other types of cardiovascular disease .\nlife line screening is committed to research that can answer important health questions and is pleased to make available data and resources to investigators studying chronic diseases and their management . life line screening\u2019s resources provide an important advance in answering questions about health - related behavior and modifiable risk factors in subpopulations that could not be previously examined due to size limitations of studies such as the framingham heart study .\nthe materials also include the badge of the better business bureau , saying \u201clife line screening meets all accreditation standards in trust and integrity by the bbb and has been rated an a + . \u201d\nhe also directs life line screening\u2019s research collaborations and analysis of its unique database of more than 8 million customers . this research is shedding new light on vascular disease and vascular screening , with a recent paper on abdominal aortic aneurysm screening hailed as \u201cgroundbreaking\u201d by those in the vascular community .\non feb . 19 , following submission of its complaint to the ftc , public citizen expanded its campaign against life line screening by writing letters to 73 hospitals in 24 states that had partnered with the company to promote its unethical screening practices . echoing the same themes as those in the letters sent to healthfair\u2019s partners , public citizen called on these hospital partners to immediately terminate their relationships with life line screening , citing five primary reasons :\ndr . andy manganaro , medical director of life line screening in independence , ohio , takes a different view . he says the company ' s tests save many lives . manganaro , who was a vascular surgeon for 30 years , says he was often called to see a patient in the emergency room who had an already - ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm that could have been discovered earlier with screening tests of the sort that life line screening offers .\nhvhs and life line screening of independence will offer screening for carotid artery disease , irregular heartbeat , osteoporosis , abdominal aneurysms and other issues . a package of four tests is being offered for $ 149 and the testing takes less than an hour .\nsince life line screening services began in 1993 , we\u2019ve screened nearly eight million people and currently screen nearly one million people each year at over 16 , 000 screening events nationwide . we\u2019re dedicated to providing the highest quality preventive screenings at affordable rates .\nlife line screening provides results directly to the employee\u2019s home and in addition we can also provide electronic records for disease management providers . life line screening can also provide comprehensive aggregate reports which allows corporate management to review the key areas on which to focus wellness efforts , based on the group\u2019s chronic disease prevalence . ( this will consist of general data . no names or personal info will be provided . )\nwhat life line screening doesn\u2019t say , of course , is that doctors don\u2019t order the tests \u2014 and insurers won\u2019t pay for them \u2014 because there is no good evidence they save lives in asymptomatic people .\nas part of the screening process , staff and volunteer leaders are given access to our staff resources site to read young life\u2019s faith and conduct policies . the policies include conflict resolution guidelines and young life\u2019s :\nthere is widespread consensus among medical experts that the package of cardiovascular and osteoporosis screening tests promoted by life line screening is not appropriate for unselected , asymptomatic individuals in the general population and is more likely to cause harm than to provide benefit . no guidelines issued by any major medical professional organization support such screening practices .\nknowing your risk of cardiovascular disease or of having a cardiac event , and doing something about it , can save your life . mary washington healthcare and life line screenings are working to make sure members of this community can get affordable cardiovascular screenings .\nan example of the type of information contained in the life line screening database can be drawn from results of 778 screenings conducted in 2010 in the greater cleveland area , with a patient population drawn from 29 zip codes .\nindianapolis , feb . 15 , 2016 ( globe newswire ) - - pts diagnostics , the u . s . - based manufacturer of point - of - care biometric testing devices such as the cardiochek \u00ae family of analyzers , a1cnow \u00ae systems , and pts detect\u2122 cotinine systems , has renewed its multi - year agreement with life line screening to provide the cardiochek family of lipid and glucose testing products for life line screening\u2019s use across the country .\nbut the best and most predictive test for assessing bone density and the risk of future , potentially life - threatening fractures , the uspstf adds , is dual - energy x - ray absorptiometry ( dxa ) performed at the hip joint \u2014 not the ultrasound scan of the heel that life line screening offers .\nmr . greenberg has a more than 20 year history in the consumer - marketing sector and joined life line screening in 2003 . mr . greenberg helped build the company\u2019s direct - to - consumer multi - channel marketing efforts .\ni first posted about life line screenings two years ago . i\u2019m re - posting today as this post still gets a lot of traffic and i wanted to reopen the comments .\nas with other large databases , life line\u2019s comes with its limitations in terms of a skewed sample population , clair said . for life line , the limitations are that it\u2019s not a longtitudinal study ( one that follows patient outcomes over a long period of time ) and that the sample population is made up of people who have the economic means and motivation to seek out and pay for the screening tests .\nlife line screening , the nation\u2019s largest provider of direct - to - consumer preventive health screenings , will begin using the cardiochek plus analyzer allowing simultaneous testing of lipids and glucose with a single fingerstick in the first quarter of 2016 .\nthese videos give you tips and information on how you can live a healthier life .\nyoung life is structured so that field staff and volunteer leaders all have trained supervisors .\nlife line screening has maintained an a + rating with the better business bureau , despite more than 150 complaints in the last three years about its solicitations , products , and services - - and questions concerning the value of its tests .\nin the future we can look forward to 3d mammography for front line screening . however , trials need to take place before this comes into practice .\non jan . 22 , public citizen urged the ftc to investigate the dtc advertising and promotional practices of life line screening . in its letter to the ftc , public citizen asserted that the company\u2019s advertising materials make non - evidence - based claims of medical benefit for its package of cardiovascular disease and osteoporosis screening tests . the letter further stated that life line screening\u2019s advertisements omit information about the risks of adverse health - related outcomes and financial harms that may result from the indiscriminate screening offered by the company and about evidence - based guidelines describing if and when such tests should be performed .\nunfortunately , healthfair is not the only for - profit company offering inappropriate medical screenings to consumers in the u . s . austin , texas - based life line screening , a much larger for - profit medical screening company , also partners with hospitals across the country to promote and offer inappropriate dtc health screening tests for cardiovascular disease and for osteoporosis .\ni received one in the mail yesterday , and i was leery of it ,\nterri hester of memphis said . hester , who has no known history of cardiovascular disease , said she did not initiate contact with life line screening .\nunfortunately , it remains a fact that many americans are underserved and do not know these lifesaving numbers , which is why life line screening health screenings , the dr . oz health expo , and the demand for such events continues to exist .\njohn coltart , medical director , of life line screening uk says that testing is designed to highlight these risk areas and to encourage its customers to discuss these risks with their gps to ensure that the most appropriate treatment protocols are being adopted .\ndon ' t let heart disease and stroke get in the way of the life you love . schedule an affordable , accurate health screening today .\nlife line screening is a health screening company that provides preventative health screening services for a range of health issues in various communities across the country . they currently conduct over 1 million health screenings a year . peripheral arterial disease ( pad ) and abdominal aortic aneurysm ( aaa ) are just a few of the diseases that can be detected by such health screenings .\nif screening reduced morbidity and mortality , that might be a reason to get screened , but they are not claiming that . [ life line ] can\u2019t claim it , because there is no evidence to support doing these tests in the general population .\nfirst - person essays , features , interviews and q & as ; about life today .\n\u201clife line screening has taken full advantage of the cardiochek analyzer\u2019s proven accuracy , speed , reliability , and efficiency , \u201d said huffstodt . \u201cthis is exactly the type of story we at pts diagnostics love to share . they are a model customer . \u201d\naortic aneurysm screening is another\nquick and easy\ntest life line screening offers . the scan is relatively straightforward to do \u2013 an ultrasound probe run up and down the abdomen \u2013 but the results can create dilemmas and uncertainties . the idea is that by screening , and operating pre - emptively on aneurysmic swellings , sudden deaths by rupture of the aneurysm can be avoided .\nof note , on aug . 11 , 2014 , the journal of the american medical association ( jama ) published an opinion article critical of hospital relationships with dtc disease screening companies such as healthfair and life line screening . the commentary was prompted , in part , by the publicity surrounding public citizen\u2019s campaign against healthfair .\nthat meant making sure that life line\u2019s database \u2013 made up exclusively of people who were motivated to seek out screening on their own \u2013 was a true representation of the united states population of over - 50 according to gender , age , race and location .\nlife line screening preventive health services are designed to identify risk factors that can lead to heart disease , stroke and other serious illnesses . we use three non - invasive methods to get you lab - accurate results and recommendations you can review with your doctor .\nmr . schultz joined life line screening in september 2014 as chief executive officer . he brings more than 20 years of healthcare experience . most recently , he was vice president of a $ 2 billion formerly public healthcare company with over 11 , 000 employees .\nthat would bring us more into line with other european countries and would help catch faster growing aggressive cancers .\nbbb has determined that life line screening meets standards of bbb accreditation , which include a commitment to make a good faith effort to resolve any consumer complaints . bbb accredited businesses pay a fee for accreditation review / monitoring and for support of bbb services to the public .\n\u201clife line realized they had a significant amount of knowledge , \u201d said lead study author steven m . weisman , an independent scientific consultant who has worked with the company on research for the past two years .\nlife line screening will be here at auburn homes and services on monday , september 25 , 2017 offering safe , painless , non - invasive preventive health screenings that are typically not a part of a routine physical . to be more proactive about your health and to live longer for yourself , your family and your community , please register for these potentially life - saving tests today .\nthe company targets people at risk of a stroke or other serious health event , but who have not yet had a problem , according to life line spokeswoman joelle reizes . the company partners with 150 hospitals nationwide .\ndr . manganaro began his tenure at life line screening as a physician reviewer in 2000 . his commitment to the company\u2019s overall mission motivated him to take a larger role and in 2005 he became the medical director , overseeing all aspects of clinical quality and development of clinical protocols .\nbut life line screening has no evidence from rigorously conducted clinical tests proving that its screening tests save lives and prevent strokes and other cardiovascular diseases when used in the general population that its solicitations target . instead , the company relies on testimonials and anecdotal reports from a small group of people who were screened by the company and claim to have benefited .\nwe used data from a retrospective cohort of 3 . 1 million patients who completed a medical and lifestyle questionnaire and were evaluated by ultrasound imaging for the presence of aaa by life line screening in 2003 to 2008 . risk factors associated with aaa were identified using multivariable logistic regression analysis .\n\u200b\u200bwe have a 24 / 7 crisis line that young life leaders can call to speak with a licensed professional with concerns about the safety of any student and advice toward the steps they can take to keep them safe .\n\u201cmy mom has been screened by life line three , four times , despite the fact that i\u2019m a vascular surgeon , \u201d he said . \u201cshe\u2019s 85 . she doesn\u2019t smoke , no one in her family has ever had cardiovascular disease . one screening is ok . but once that one screening is negative , you don\u2019t need to go back again . \u201d\nnot to a party or a wedding or anything fun , but to a life line screening event being held at a local church . the letter says they\u2019re holding a spot for me on this particular date , but i must call now to confirm and register , because spaces are limited !\nat present all women between the ages of 50 and 70 are invited for breast screening as part of the nhs breast screening programme .\nrazzouk l , rockman cb , patel mr , guo y , adelman ma , riles ts , and berger js . co - existence of vascular disease in different arterial beds : peripheral artery disease and carotid artery stenosis\u2014data from life line screening . atherosclerosis . 2015 , 241 : 687 - 691 .\nbut on its web site , life line says that anyone over age 50 ( or as young as 40 if they have certain risk factors ) should have a carotid artery / stroke screening . as for pad , the site states that \u201cmany of our customers have an annual [ ankle - brachial index ] screening for pad as part of their regular healthcare regimen . \u201d\nthe first test offered in life line screening ' s letter , the carotid artery screening for plaque , is listed among the american academy of family physicians ' fifteen things patients & physicians should question . ' according to the academy , the test ' s false - positive rate can\n. . . lead to harm through unnecessary invasive procedures , over - treatment and misdiagnosis .\nit is not very beneficial ,\nsaid dr . kishore arcot , board - certified interventional cardiologist of the memphis vein center / memphis cardiology . arcot said the life line screening tests often generate false - positives when performed on patients who are asymptomatic , or showing no symptoms or evidence of heart disease .\nand so to life line screening , its dramatic claims , and adverts containing persuasive testaments from satisfied customers :\ni recommend this to anyone . no matter how healthy you might think you are , it could save your life .\nstrong stuff . no wonder i , and many other gps , see a steady stream of life line screening ' s customers and their results at our surgeries . as a letter to my home address from the company said ,\nyou don ' t usually get these tests on the nhs unless you have symptoms\nand ,\nif anything is revealed we tell you straight away so treatment can be prescribed by your own gp .\ni think this is misleading , unfair , and alarmist advertising .\ndr . oz also talked about the dangers of being hypertensive , as he did a blood pressure reading on a volunteer from his show . and , speaking of volunteers , life line screening\u2019s very own and very brave susan stevie , executive vice president u . s . sales & operations also participated as a volunteer .\nin the end , the health care providers and hospitals that have partnered with healthfair and life line screening have done a grave disservice to the communities they serve and have adversely affected public health on a broader level . it is critical that all health care institutions still in partnerships with these companies sever these relationships and refrain from endorsing the companies\u2019 heavily promoted unethical , unnecessary and harmful screening programs .\nthe tests that life line screening wants me to have fail on the evidence . four of the tests claim to be screening for heart disease and stroke . two are ultrasound tests of arteries in the neck and abdomen . a third test measures blood pressure in your arms and legs to determine if your arteries are \u201chardening . \u201d and a fourth uses ekg electrodes to identify an irregular heartbeat .\ni and some collegeagues complained to the general medical council about the medical director of life line screening , dr john coltart , saying that the company offered for - profit tests without providing fair information and an evidence base . we were told that no investigation would take place unless we could prove a patient had been harmed .\non the minnpost website , interestingly sponsored by a minnesota health care insurance provider called ucare . below , we\u2019ve included a letter written to minnpost from our chief medical officer , dr . andrew manganaro . we hope you\u2019ll read it and decide for yourself if health screening companies such as life line screening are valuable or not . you can also read what our many satisfied customers have to say on our\ni ' m getting ready to turn 50 sooner than i ' d like to say , and just thought it was a good time to get an overall screening ,\nsaid riggs , of fairfax , va . she doesn ' t have any symptoms , but she stopped by the church , which as a service to parishioners is offering a day of testing by the company life line screening .\nmy mom had these tests done by life line screening and everything came back normal . she had a stroke a few months later . the test didn ' t pick it up . so i would say if you have the extra money , what could it hurt . however , it isn ' t fool proof , obviously .\nsadly this is not the case in the usa where women at all ages are coerced to attend for screening with the mantra , \u2018catch it early , save your life and save your breast . \u2019\ncleveland , ohio - - a study commissioned by life line screening , based in independence , has yielded findings surrounding cardiovascular disease that provide valuable data \u2013 a drilled - down analysis of age , race , gender , risk factors , health and geographical location \u2013 to other researchers , as well as information useful to physicians and patients .\nprior to life line screening , he served as cto of dicentral corporation , a saas business - to - business integration provider , and vp of engineering for the luxury travel division of expedia . additionally , he was co - founder and chief technology officer for esurance . com , and lead architect for accenture\u2019s healthcare information infrastructure program .\nand while most of the research and advisory panels are nearly unanimous that several tests offered by life line and other companies are more likely to cause harm than good for people without symptoms , manganaro counters that the research those panels cite is out of date .\nas young life leaders enter the world of kids , they witness firsthand the reality of adolescent struggles . young life leaders support kids who struggle with risky behaviors , depression , suicidal thoughts , self - harm , and even death by suicide . \u200b\nall young life staff and volunteer leaders go through a careful screening process that consists of an application , interview ( s ) and character references . criminal background checks are completed on all staff and volunteers .\nin the nhs , screening programmes are targeted at those with higher risk factors . the screening programmes \u2013 such as mammograms for women between 47 and 73 \u2013 are offered only when research has shown the screening offers greater benefit than harm .\ni was so happy to finally find a site where i can post a warning about life line screening . in my opinion , they are a money - making scam . try to find a company phone number where you can call to be taken off the list , for example . once they get your name , you\u2019ll continue to get regular mailings from them . i no longer open those\u2013mark refused , return to sender . life line uses fear to keep bringing patients back . in my case\u2013bone density . yet my real bone density test was so good my physician told me he didn\u2019t think i\u2019d never need another one . another time , they sent me another patient\u2019s test information . do not waste your money on life line . it\u2019s not a lifeline , it\u2019s a noose . use a physician or nurse practitioner you trust instead to determine what medical tests you actually need .\nline line screening has a carefully worded statement in the little brochure that accompanies its unsolicited letter about why doctors \u201ccan\u2019t\u201d do the screenings offered by the company . \u201cmost physicians can only order diagnostic tests if you are experiencing symptoms , \u201d the brochure says . \u201cthey are usually not able to order them as a preventive measure because insurance will not cover them . \u201d\nlife line screening ' s adverts are hard to miss . over the past couple of years they have run in newspapers ( including in the guardian ) headlined in massive font ,\nyour quick and easy way to help prevent a stroke\nand urging you to speed along for a health check at a mobile clinic close to where you live .\nthe benefits for healthy people of taking screening tests are seldom clearcut . photograph :\ni know that the breast cancer screening programme for the over 50s saves lives .\nan earlier headline on this story referred to nonprofits offering health screening . the screening tests are often offered through nonprofit organizations but are performed by for - profit companies .\nunlike most of the other members of the national committee , i was directly involved in the day to day care of those women referred on to me as a consequence of the activities on the front line of the screening program .\nthis is what is called the\nscreening paradox\n\u2014 when people have false alarms caused by screening , many tend to feel that they ' re\nbetter safe than sorry\nrather than angry at unnecessary and inappropriate testing and bad screening science .\ni am so glad that i came to this website ! i have received numerous mailings from life line screening that are so convincing . in my older age ( 71 ) i have become very skeptical of companies such as this . thanks to the information from this website , i will be shredding this offer from life line . by the way , i did have a bone density scan at the office of my pcp , and he was thrilled to inform me that my bones are in great shape . i have medicare & aetna , so there was no charge to me for that test . thank you for helping me make the right decision !\nsmoking cessation and a healthy lifestyle are associated with lower risk of aaa . we estimated that about half of the patients with aaa disease are not eligible for screening under current guidelines . we have created a high - yield screening algorithm that expands the target population for screening by including at - risk individuals not identified with existing screening criteria .\nearlier this month , life line screening and oxford university presented a research paper based on nearly 300 , 000 screenings over four years in ireland and the united kingdom . among the findings : chronic cardiovascular diseases occur approximately 10 years earlier in men than women . the findings were presented at the annual meeting of the society for vascular medicine , which was held in cleveland .\nalso , note how life line screening refers to \u201cdiagnostic\u201d tests in that statement . diagnostic tests are tests that are ordered after symptoms appear . they ' re used to determine if a disease or medical condition exists . so , yes , physicians do only order diagnostic tests if you\u2019re experiencing symptoms . for asymptomatic people they recommend screening tests \u2014 but ( and i feel i must repeat myself here ) only if those tests have been proven to save lives .\ncheck out my resources page for links to good evidence - based screening information websites .\nthe development of mri screening has also leapt ahead and ultrasound is also very important .\nfor less than $ 200 , riggs is getting six different screenings for stroke , heart disease and osteoporosis . life line says it has checked 8 million americans this way at churches and community centers , and up to 10 percent of them have been found to have some sort of abnormality .\nso out of frustration and anger , myself and a few colleagues \u2014 including gps and neurologists \u2014 have set up a website , urltoken to share information about screening and suggest things that people who are considering private tests might want to think about first . one of our collaborators is emeritus professor of neurology charles warlow , who went for a life line screening in his local church call and concluded , in the bmj ,\nwhy is this nonsense tolerated or allowed ?\njim waters has a proven track record of more than 25 years\u2019 leadership in healthcare , service , and retail industries . his broad experience includes leading both sales and operations teams . this effort has focused on both direct - to - consumer and business - to - business opportunities . mr . waters joined life line screening in 2006 . he leads the company\u2019s operations both domestically and abroad .\nlife line screening is a leading provider of community - based , direct - to - consumer preventive health screenings . many of the health conditions for which our screenings will identify your risk , such as stroke , abdominal aortic aneurysm , carotid artery disease , and more , often have no symptoms . these are health issues , however , that can be prevented if the risks are identified early .\ni also draw to your attention the national stroke association website which clearly outlines the underlying disease states that lead to stroke , all of which are conditions for which life line screening tests . ( 19 ) these diseases are listed as \u201ccontrollable risk factors\u201d but , as noted in the website , are often silent and go undetected . screening is a method of detection and can help individuals get on a path to wellness before something unfortunate and serious happens . the goal is to always share the screening results with a doctor , who can help determine which steps are right for that individual .\nthe vast majority of youth suicides could be prevented if more young people developed trusting relationships with adults and sought help for themselves or for their suicidal friends . i have been a supporter of young life for more than thirty years and have seen the preventative benefits of the positive relationships that are formed between students and young life leaders . a very key element to youth suicide prevention is having a sense of belonging and young life provides that ! \u200b\nthe normal tests they schedule . in my life i have known too many older friends , family and co workers who had a heart attack then discovered\nthe safety of kids is a priority in young life . our staff and volunteer leaders know they are responsible for modeling lives of hope and integrity .\nthe companies , however , claim they do explain the risks of the screening to potential customers . and according to life line screening , criticism of private health screenings fails to account for the context in which screenings are taking place , the notion of individual choice and the value to the customer \u2013 and potentially the state \u2013 in the event of early diagnosis of asymptomatic conditions . for example , it says that it has detected over 2 , 500 cases of abdominal aortic aneurysm in the last four years .\nonce again : the uspstf does not recommend these tests unless you have symptoms . and if you think you are experiencing symptoms of heart disease or stroke , you really should be talking with your doctor ( or going to the emergency room of your local hospital ) , not having an ultrasound test in the parish hall of a minneapolis church ( which is where life line screening has scheduled its screenings next month ) .\ntimely news , articles , events and more . . . from the leaders in health screening .\ntalk to your insurance company . many evidence - based screening tests are covered free of charge .\nand that\u2019s the group that screening tests are , by definition , aimed at : asymptomatic people .\nloyees . in it was an article about a women who found out her arteries were 85 % blocked and they operated on her 2 days later . the carotid artery screening saved her life . after reading this i decided to go ahead with our screenings\n4 . i\u2019ve never even heard of atrial fibrillation ( irregular heart beat ) screening , which i presume is doing a screening ekg , which is also totally unproven . absolutely no organizations recommend this .\nsociety for vascular surgery screening task force , society for vascular surgery , chicago , ill , usa .\nit is noteworthy that little space was allocated to the potential harms of population based screening by mammography .\nthe biggest technical advance in breast screening is digital mammography which came in over the past five years .\ndr michael michell is a consultant radiologist based at king\u2019s college hospital , director of the south east london breast screening programme and national breast screening training centre and chairman of the royal college of radiologists breast group .\nthe same task force doesn\u2019t advise that anyone get routine screening for peripheral arterial disease or carotid artery stenosis .\ntalk to your primary care doctor . know your health risks and which screening tests are right for you .\ninterval cancers are those that appear as clinically detected lumps in the intervals between two invitations for screening examination .\nall mammography screening in the uk is now digital which offers greater precision , better quality and higher efficiency .\nthis trial is being supported by public health england , the university of oxford and the nhs screening programme .\nat a time when bullying among middle school , high school and college students is a growing concern among parents and educators , young life seeks to have a positive impact in the communities of which we are a part . young life leaders model acceptance and love for all kids , and we encourage students involved in our programs to do the same .\ni beg to differ . take for example scanning the carotid artery \u2014 the main artery in the neck \u2014 which life line scanning offers to completely well people . this is a useful test for people who have had a stroke , because if they have significant narrowing on the scan , an operation to clear this can reduce the future risk of stroke due to narrowed arteries .\nthe fact that the results came from mobile screening does not diminish the validity of the findings , he said .\np . s . a . prostate screening is inaccurate and a waste of money . - the new york times\nyou may be required to fast for four to 12 hours before your appointment , depending on your screening type .\nscreening for which private companies charge hundreds of pounds can be available free on the nhs . photograph : rex features\nthis lifeline screening is a complete waste of time . they are just using the church as a means to promote their ineffective method of preventive health screening . it would be better to consult with a licensed medical practitioner instead .\nback in 1998 , in all good faith , i set up the service for the nhs breast screening programme .\nthe evidence is strong for breast screening for cancer being effective in women aged between 50 and 70 years old .\ngist is , life line hits these elderly patients up for $ 140 + when , if they patient had gone to see their family doctor to have the annual wellness visit done , all the screening test ( and more ) could be done free of charge , 100 % covered with the correct icd10 code attached . fact is , you are milking elderly patients of their money . you are doing sub - par ' screenings ' ( phq - 2 instead of phq - 9 for instance , or a ' heel test ' for osteoporosis screening instead of the recommended dexascan ) . bottom feeders in lab coats .\nnew u . s . analysis backs annual breast screening . reuters , january 26 , 2011 . available at : urltoken\nlast week , it was revealed that the number of women attending a breast screening is the lowest in a decade .\nthe service would be based on fixed screening units close to population of high density and mobile units for remote areas .\nscreening is actually one of our best weapons in defence against deaths from breast cancer and of course it should continue .\nwe have posted a full response on our blog from our chief medical officer ( cmo ) , dr . andrew manganaro , to address your criticism of life line screening . we hope your readers will take some time to read our stance on health screenings so they can decide for themselves if our services are valuable or not . we have cited some recent research in the blog post of which you may not be aware . we also find it interesting that your article is sponsored by ucare , a minnesota health insurance provider .\n\u200byoung life believes that all kids , particularly hurting kids , need caring adults who will listen without judgment . young life leaders are doing this every day . they enter the world of kids and cultivate friendships . leaders seek to give kids safe spaces to be themselves , as well an adult friend who can help them manage the pressures they face , so kids can thrive in adolescence . \u200b\n. for those in whom surgery is necessary , the usual response is one of gratitude for finding a potentially life - threatening condition . community - based vascular screenings for carotid disease have been reviewed by researchers in the uk and found to be cost effective and life - saving . ( references1 , 2 below ) research in the u . s . has found consistent findings . ( 3 )"]}
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( topps comics 1996 )\nx - files 1 cgc 9 . 8 white pgs tv 1st comic app dana scully fox mulder topps comics\nx - files : season one # 1 cgc 9 . 8 ( 7 / 97 ) topps comics white pages\n( i\u2019d actually like to see baseball scout guy and bombast\u2019s adventures . re - open topps comics , please . )\ntopps company incorporated announced the formation of topps comics in march 1992 . the company produced books until 1998 taking advantage of a short comics industry boom that attracted many investors and around 9 other new companies were formed in the same time period . the market experienced an increase in comic book market speculation that created inflated sales and the market eventually collapsed taking topps comics down with it in 1998 .\ntopps comics are back . the card maker has gotten back into printing them with the release of a weekly garbage pail kids comic .\nthat tradition stays true with the topps garbage pail kids comics . issues come with a pair of cards related to the featured issue .\ntopps comics is a division of the american trading card publisher and gum / candy distributor the topps company , inc . and were publishers of the x - files comics from january 1995 until september 1998 . based in new york city , topps comics published its total output of comic books , the nature of which varied , from 1993 until 1998 but its best - selling title was the x - files .\ntopps goosebumps 4 pack trading card factory sealed r . l . stine 1996 unopened\nx files 1 / 2 wizard ( 9 . 2 ) topps ( b058 )\nmuldoon ' s\ndeath\n( he is confirmed to have survived in the topps comics ) is different than that of the film .\n2011 topps marvel universe hero attax collectors card game box ( capt . a poster )\nweb site : urltoken notes : topps company inc . was established in 1938 with the transformation of a brooklyn - based , family - owned tobacco - distribution business ( american leaf tobacco ) into the famous gum , confectionery and sports card company . from 1947 the interior of its gum wrappers often featured comics , including bazooka joe from 1953 . the first topps cards were free with packs of gum in 1949 , with baseball cards appearing from 1952 , followed by pop culture and comics - related cards throughout the 1960s . in 1967 , topps released a series of 16 eight - page , bubblegum card sized\nkrazy little comics\nthat parodied popular comics , including characters from marvel , dc and newspaper strips . from 1992 to 1998 topps published a range of comics , predominantly based on licensed properties . former marvel comics editor jim salicrup was editor - in - chief of topps comics . topps has a european division , formed from a takeover of merlin publishing prior to 1995 .\ntopps just released a jay lynch tribute set of trading cards this year , with classi clynch gags illustrated by contemporary artists . it\u2019s only availabel onf the topps website until the 15th .\n1994 topps jim lee ' s wildc . a . t . s . box - factory sealed\ntopps x - files # 2 comic ( 6731 of 90 , 000 ) cbcs 9 . 8\napparently having not learned a lesson from the lack of success for the idw comic books , topps decided to release their own comics and sell them directly from their website .\nx - files # 22 cgc ss 9 . 8 signed david duchovny topps miran kim photo mulder fox tv\nx - files # 14 cgc ss 9 . 8 signed david duchovny topps miran kim photo mulder fox tv\n1993 topps * jim lee ' s wildc . a . ts * covert action teams sealed box 36 packs\n1964 mars attacks uk # 21 prize captive psa 1 . 5 england a & bc 1962 topps abc rare\nlucas , mark .\nspotlight : duckman\n. comics interview # 142 , 1995 , pp . 10 - 22 . fictioneer books . interview with stefan petrucha on duckman ( his other topps comics publication ) with occasional mention of his x - files work .\nrare sealed box of jim lee ' s wildc . a . t . s trading cards by topps 1993 wildcats\nseries editor david waldeck added that this is the first card set of its type topps has released in 20 years .\nstoker\u2019s dracula # 1 nm marvel comic . horror comics lot of 5 modern issues all are # 1s . pinhead # 1 vf 1993 foil cover , marvel comics .\nback in the early to mid 1990s , topps tried their hand at the comic business . topps comics covered many licensed properties , offering some synergy to their trading card lines . the x - files , jurassic park , xena : warrior princess and even bram stoker\u2019s dracula had separate trading card and comic releases from the company .\nstar wars : tales of the jedi dark lords of the sith - topps ashcan ! - ( 9 . 2 ) 1994\ntopps comics is a division of the american trading card publisher and gum / candy distributor the topps company , inc . that published comic books from 1993\u20131998 , beginning its existence during a short comics - industry boom that attracted many investors and new companies . it was based at 254 36th street , brooklyn , new york city , new york , and at one whitehall street , in new york city ' s manhattan .\nbombast captain glory captain victory funky flashman jack kirby jim salicrup kirbyverse kurt busiek nightglider rob liefeld roy thomas satan ' s six savage dragon secret city saga silver star st . elsewhere steve ditko teenagents topps comics walt simonson\ntopps takes aim at competitor fleer\u2019s dubble bubble with bazooka , tagged as \u201cthe atom bubble gum . \u201d the chewy pink pads will be wrapped in jokey comics , starring eye patch - wearing bazooka joe and his motley crew , beginning in 1953 . topps will become a leading candy maker , famous too for ring pops , push pops and other confections .\nthompson , maggie .\ncomics guide\n. comics buyer ' s guide # 1116 , 7 april 1995 , p . 46 . review of the x - files # 2 .\ntopps pushes the digital envelope by unleashing a trio of smartphone apps for its baseball and football devotees . topps pennant is for stats freaks , capturing the play - by - play and box scores from over 117 , 000 mlb games , from last night\u2019s results back to 1952 . topps huddle and topps bunt lay down an interactive , fan vs . fan game that marries the science of fantasy sports with the art of card collecting , bringing the thrill of chasing your sports heroes to your iphone , ipod touch , and ipad .\n( coming soon ) this page provides a comprehensive look at garbage pail kids topps comics # 1 , from advertising all the way to production . you can even flip through the entire comic book right here at geepeekay ! enjoy !\ncopyright \u00a9 1996 - 2018 lone star comics inc . character images copyright \u00a9 their respective owners .\nhowever , the comics often came packaged with some exclusive promo cards as an additional selling point .\nthe rocketeer and other famous ' 80s comics began right here in san diego . . . .\nthe kirbyverse is a reality based on character designs and story concepts that were unrealized projects and preliminary sketches from comic book legend jack kirby . topps comics accepted kirby ' s ideas as they released them from obscurity in 1993 to 1994 .\nbram stoker ' s dracula # 1 . or only bram stoker ' s dracula comics . see all ourbram stoker ' s dracula comics . view our101 , 900 comics . near mint condition . in near mint condition . mint 8 yes . mint 7 no white yes no barely visible blunting yes .\ngot x - files comics ? to find a comic shop near you , go to the comics shop locator service or call 1 - 888 - comicbook ( 1 - 888 - 266 - 4226 ) .\ni shall be the hero who brings the brutes & babes - verse back to comics .\neven though topps is synonymous with bubblegum cards printed on gray cardboard and sold in wax packs , the company has never rested on its laurels . collectors have long complained that the gum and wax stains cards , detracting from their value . so topps moves beyond all three traditions , dispensing altogether with the ubiquitous pink chew , switching to white card stock and sealing cards in plastic wrappers . keeping its finger on the pulse of the marketplace , topps makes other advancements in the early \u201990s , such as the premium stadium club ( 1991 ) and super - premium topps finest ( 1993 ) brands .\nanother awesome estate find ! 6 packs of unopened topps masters of the universe collector cards . sealed from 1984 . you receive all shown in pics !\ntopps launches topps magazine , a fan - friendly quarterly that profiles superstars , tracks up - and - coming minor leaguers and red - hot rookies and generally celebrates the booming card - collecting hobby . top sportswriters sit down with perennial all - stars , from ken griffey to nolan ryan . readers look back at topps\u2019 greatest hits , sneak peeks at new cards , enter dozens of contests to win valuable prizes and welcome expert advice on building their collections .\nlist of topps comics - literary adaptations / tie - ins . . . the frankenstein / dracula war # 1 - 3 mary shelley ' s frankenstein ray bradbury comics # 1 - 5 ( feb . - oct . 1993 ) ray bradbury ' s the illustrated man # 1 , a . k . a . . . prefixed a ray bradbury comics special ray bradbury ' s martian chronicles # 1 ( june 1994 ) , a . k . a . . .\narticle details ,\n' what am i looking at , mulder ? ' licensed comics . . .\nvan helsing vs . dracula # 1 . cosmic comics exclusive . limited to 250 . bagged and boarded .\n( i feel like the blind guy is a beatnik , and i wish topps had done a series about his adventures . for mature readers only . )\nthe worst thing about the series is that it shows us how fun topps comics was , publishing everything from this to x - files to the kirbyverse ( covered here and here , and we also look at another jason appearance here ) with a large number of really good comics that drew from all sorts of source material . it\u2019s a shame that topps didn\u2019t survive to do sequels to this or to keep their other great titles going . alas , such is the fate of many a comic book company , especially during the 90\u2019s .\nin the early 1990s , kirby licensed his creator owned - characters to topps comics . existing characters and unused kirby - produced concepts from earlier decades were used for the so - called kirbyverse line of comic books . kirby himself did not contribute new work to topps . he attempted to make a comeback to the comic book medium with a comic book series called\nphantom force\n, but died in 1994 before its publication .\ncover by mike mignola . 36 pgs . , full color . grade : fn . of comics , generally about 25 - 40 comics depending on page count . we buy tens of thousands of comics a month . we buy everything from large modern collections to individual high value golden age and silver age books and everything in between .\nnintendo scratch off game packs cards stickers topps 1989 wax sealed case 12 / 24 . please email us with any questions . good luck and thanks for looking .\nwendy and richard pini ' s elfquest and eclipse comics ' first publication , sabre , both started in 1978 .\nin 1987 , the same legal loophole that allowed blackthorne to do star wars 3 - d comics landed them a license for the transformers , a popular tv cartoon that had been a big success as a marvel comics series .\nbut before this becomes longbox graveyard , let\u2019s get back to the 90\u2019s . two years deep into my heavy collecting days , topps comics launched the kirbyverse . i couldn\u2019t believe it . topps was one of my older loves . i grew up a hardcore baseball fan , and i still deeply love baseball to this day . i used to buy baseball cards every summer and topps was one of the companies that made cards , so they and i were old pals . they had made some comics that i wasn\u2019t interested in up until that time , including an adaptation of bram stoker\u2019s dracula . i had the first issue of that , and i am unsure why i had such a boring adaptation of such a boring movie .\none of the reasons i chose this comic from the secret city saga first ( i do plan to do them all someday ! ) was this appearance . the savage dragon is still going strong today , but he started with image comics when the biggest names in comics broke off from marvel to found their own company where they would all own their own characters . little epitomizes the 1990\u2019s in comic books , particularly superhero comics , more than the image comics logo .\nthe first topps all - star rookie team\u2014rookies from the 1959 season\u2014appears in the card series , designated with a gold trophy symbol of a batter on a top hat and the phrase \u201cselected by the youth of america . \u201d in an interesting twist , topps does not actually poll kids , but instead works with network of loyal retailers to pick the winners .\ntopps comics also published a comic book adaptation of the x - files movie , a four - issue adaptation of the x - files novel ground zero and a series of adaptations of the x - files episodes ( nine issues of episodes from season 1 were published when the series was cancelled ) .\nvan helsing vs dracula # 1 . grimm fairy tales . cosmic comics . exclusive variant cover g . cover by tyndall .\nwrapped in plastic # 13 , date ? . win - mill productions . contains article on the x - files comics .\nthompson , maggie .\ncomics guide\n. comics buyer ' s guide # 1138 , 8 sep 1995 , p . 24 . review of the x - files special edition # 1 and issues # 6 and # 7 of the regular series .\ntopps has announced a new comic book published today . a garbage pail kids comic called the worst of 2016 . but it seems more of a object aimed at garbage pail collectors .\nx - files / bad girls super special flip book , jul 1996 , fictioneer books . reprint of comics interview # 147 .\nrock ' n ' roll comics : the inside story - in 1989 , local revolutionary comics (\nunauthorized and proud of it\n) launched rock ' n ' roll comics , featuring unlicensed biographies of rock stars , most of which i wrote . some performers , like frank zappa and kiss , were supportive , while others like new kids on the block considered our comics akin to bootlegs and sued . in june 1992 , publisher todd loren was found dead in his san diego condo , brutally murdered . . .\nreprints dracula vlad the impaler ( 1993 ) # 1 . i am dracula - written by roy thomas . art by esteban maroto . 32 pages , full color . grade : fn . of comics , generally about 25 - 40 comics depending on page count .\nol\u2019 dean compton is back , and i do apologize for having been away so long . life has separated me from the 90\u2019s comics i dearly love and treasure , and it has also separated me from all of you , but that shall happen no more ! we hope to be back on track around here in time for early summer , and my portion starts right here with the rather fun ( and gory ) jason vs . leatherface from topps comics !\nthose first six pages of kirby genesis are a laundry list of things i am most snide about in big two comics right now .\ntopps star wars galactic files : reborn will be available feb . 15 , 2017 . boxes will offer 24 packs with eight cards each . no price or pre - order details are available yet .\nbrooklyn entrepreneur morris shorin\u2019s four sons\u2014abram , ira , joseph and philip\u2014 revive the family\u2019s struggling tobacco - distribution business by creating topps chewing gum , inc . they actually borrow the now - famous topps moniker from a small chattanooga candy company of the same name that they bought . the name neatly doubles as their goal to be \u201ctops\u201d in selling penny - apiece tabs of gum called \u201cchange - makers . \u201d\nitem : dracula vs king arthur # 4 . publisher : silent devil . i want your comics to arrive in the advertised condition just as much as you do . on lots that include more than one comic , the condition listed is for a majority of the comics included .\nthe x - files confidential , aug 1996 , little brown . an unofficial episode guide through three seasons , including the novels and comics .\nsimilar materials related to football , basketball and hockey cards will also go on sale , as will paintings and illustrations for cards of united states presidents , celebrities ( topps did a ' ' who - z - at - star ' ' series in 1953 ) , cars , monsters , boats , planes and comics . ' wacky pack ' paintings\njack kirby\u2019s captain victory was revived in the \u201890s , planned for a short - lived publisher called topps comics , owned by the baseball card company . comics legend steve englehart wrote the revival . \u201ci wrote three double - sized issues , \u201d he says on his website , \u201cbut the artist they chose for the interiors - not paul gulacy , [ who did the covers for # 1 and # 2 below ] - turned out to be not ready for prime time . they chose not to publish the issues they had , and by the time they went to look for a new artist the company was abandoning comics . \u201d\nthe company ' s president was jim salicrup ( born : may 29 , 1957 ) who started his career at marvel where he started out as a messenger . in twenty years he worked his way up to editor and in 1992 he became the editor - in - chief of the newly formed topps comics until it ' s demise in 1998 .\nthere will be no cards for sale , but there will be paintings and photographs that were used as illustrations for cards , proof sheets of cards and contracts between topps and players like carl yastrzemski , steve carlton , orlando cepeda and whitey ford . a canceled $ 5 check that topps sent willie mays as a signing bonus in 1956 is to be auctioned . guernsey ' s has given no presale estimate for the check .\ni ended up working at diamond\u2019s san diego warehouse , alongside shambles singer / guitarist bart mendoza , as well as working at a retail comic shop in mira mesa , comics etc , inside a newberry ' s store . later , i began writing the series rock ' n ' roll comics in 1989 , a title that became one of the best - selling comics of the ' 90s . in 1994 , i founded re - visionary press , whose carnal comics , cocreated with well - known adult film stars , remain the best - selling adults - only comic line in industry history .\nin 1969 , topps released a set of trading cards based on the classic 1968 science - fiction film planet of the apes . the original set of trading cards proved so successful that topps released a set based on the 1975 television series and the 2001 reboot film by tim burton . this deluxe collection includes the fronts and backs of all 44 cards from the original 1969 topps set based on the original film ; all 66 cards based on the 1975 television series ; and all 90 base cards , 10 sticker cards , and 44 chase cards from the 2001 film . also included are four exclusive bonus trading cards , rare promotional images , and an introduction and commentary by gary gerani , editor of hundreds of trading card series for topps\u2014all packaged in time for the release of the latest installment in the franchise , war for the planet of the apes .\na year after purchasing its main competitor , bowman gum co . , topps satisfies an even wider base of collectors and fans by producing cards for all four major sports . kids can covet cards featuring 1956 mvps in mlb ( mickey mantle and don newcombe ) , the nba ( bob pettit ) and the nfl ( frank gifford ) ; alas , the canadiens\u2019 jean beliveau wasn\u2019t in the u . s . - team - only topps set . forever seeking innovations , topps reduces the size of its sports cards to the now - standard 2 \u00bd\u201d x 3 \u00bd\u201d dimensions , from the earlier 2 5 / 8\u201d x 3 5 / 8\u201d .\ni noticed a lot of the new series rounding up topps episodes . the new ones , by wildstorm , are good , but they missed the first 13 issues . others collect the first ones , but are expensive . this is a better alternative . wildstorm 1 starts with issue 14 , so you have to go back . this collection is the first 6 issues of the topps series , started in 1995 , plus trick of the light , which is collected in one of the wildstorm collections ( volumen 3 , i think ) . topps 1 , not to be opened until x - mas topps 2 , the dismemberance of things past topps 3 , a little dream of me topps 4 - 6 firebird parts 1 - 3 i really enjoyed the firebird series , but all of them have a nice flair . they also remind me of the thing i enjoyed in the past and miss , and only get little helpings of . the 30 days of night / x - files crossover was good too , and there have been 6 novels added to the series over the years and a bunch of teen readers . still , it isn ' t much . the topps stuff is written by fans , you can see that , and are not going to be really insightful and are mostly done over monsters of killers , aliens , etc . still , its all good and x - files great . for fans of the series more than just readers of comics , for sure . 5 / 5 ( to note , the x - files by brian denham , listed contains the same stuff minus one really short story . thought it was worth noting )\ntopps produced its first football cards in 1951 ( college all - stars appeared in the magic set ) and has been in the nfl game continuously since 1956 . nonetheless , 1982 is the first year the league allows topps to show actual team logos on player photos and card designs . aware of collectors\u2019 love of rarities , topps releases sets for other gridiron leagues , too , including the american football league and the short - lived united states football league , with usfl cards in 1984 and \u201985 . while jim kelly , steve young , reggie white and herschel walker would achieve superstardom in nfl uniforms , their usfl cards remain desirable objects of nostalgic desire .\nthe cost of each eight - page comic ( and two cards ) is $ 19 . 99 . bulk lots of five are $ 89 . 99 . issues are available for just one week through the topps website .\nthey specialized in licensed titles , particularly movie and tv series tie - ins . in 1993 they launched their first superhero line called ' the kirbyverse ' , but they are mostly known for their bestselling comic books ' the x - files ' . they were hard to produce because , according to topps comics scripter tony isabella there were a lot of difficulties writing for chris carter , stating in an interview in 2000 : ' whoever was approving the comics over in chris carter land were the poster kids for anal retentiveness . '\ncomic shop news # 394 , 11 jan 1995 . contains\nx - files becomes x - ceptional topps comic\n, an interview with stefan petrucha by cliff biggers . cover reproduces the cover of x - files # 1 .\ntjkc : so you actually got exposed to lots of comics stuff as a kid . little nemo is a pretty refined taste for someone who isn ' t a comics fanatic . tracy : oh yeah . i had my favorites ; i read a few and loved looking at the pictures . i vividly remember little nemo .\n1988 - - the year in comics : bud plant distribution , which in 1984 had purchased pacific ' s wholesale accounts in southern california , is up to seven warehouses with 80 employees . plant sells the business to diamond comics distributors , which has hired several pacific mainstays . ms mystic is published on a semi - occasional basis by neal adams ' s own publishing company , continuity . sales on all comic books are dropping precipitously after a glut of self - published black - and - white comics . retailers who overordered titles , hoping for another teenage mutant ninja turtle\u00aclike sales boom , are stuck with piles of unsold comics and going bankrupt .\nstevens first rose to prominence illustrating a comic book series called pacific presents , published by miramar - based pacific comics in the early - to - mid \u201880s .\njack kirby agreed to let pacific publish a second creation , silver star , and the schaneses began to envision a line of comics representing a variety of genres . not esoteric black - and - white low - print - run underground comics like those being self - published by robert crumb and other west coast contemporaries in san francisco and l . a . , but full - color titles that emulated - - maybe even competed with - - the mainstream superhero comics from marvel and dc .\njurassic park iv is the final issue in topps comic adaptation of jurassic park and depicts the rest of the events in the film after dr . alan grant and lex murphy try not to be noticed by park ' s tyrannosaurus rex .\nover a million carnal comics are in print - here ' s how and why we made some of the top - selling erotic comics of all time , right here in san diego , including what gene simmons has to do with it all , backstage tales of porn stars , and more confessions of a comic pornographer . . .\nvigoda , arlene .\ncomic x - stacy\n. usa today , jan 18 , 1995 , one paragraph on x - files comics , with an illustration .\nbruce jones was a fairly established comics scribe who ' d written conan and red sonja comics for marvel , as well as short horror tales for creepy and eerie .\ni got a call from steve schanes at pacific comics offering me just about carte blanche on my own line of books and the opportunity to move to sunny california ,\nhe says .\nit was too much to resist .\njones moved to coronado and brainstormed and wrote two titles for pacific : twisted tales and alien worlds , anthology comics designed in the old tales from the crypt / weird science vein , with three or more self - contained\nmature readers\nstories in each issue .\nmovie hit theaters that may . no one expected the movie to become an instant classic , but as licensors scrambled to satisfy the huge demand for kids of all ages looking to own images of their favorite characters and scenes , topps was the first\nunfortunately , sales on alien worlds 3 - d were disappointing , and there were mountains of unsold , expensively printed 3 - d comics taking up half a warehouse row .\nthis is a checklist of comics based on the x - files , a twentieth century fox television series created by chris carter . the list was last modified sep 2011 .\na lot of 4 vampirella comics , bagged and boarded and never read ! included are vampirella # 1 , # 2 , dracula wars graphic novel , and vampirella flip book .\nnow obviously we are going to go deep into image comics during the unspoken decade , but for now the important thing to focus on is the fact that erik larsen owned savage dragon , not image comics . that made is easy for savage dragon to appear here , as there was little red tape to clear ; they just had to ask erik .\ncombo # 16 , may 1996 . century publishing . interview with charles adlard by alex amado , pp . 34 - 35 . contains artwork from the x - files comics .\nunfortunately , most of blackthorne ' s nonlicensed comics were poorly drawn imitations of other publishers ' successful comics , like mirage ' s teenage mutant ninja turtles . low - quality rip - offs pre - teen dirty jean kung fu kangaroos and cold - blooded chameleon commandos did nothing to offset blackthorne ' s growing reputation for exploitative , low - budget , lowest - common - denominator publishing . mildly interesting blackthorne titles like nervous rex ( by future disney comics mainstay william van horn ) were usually overlooked and failed after only a few issues .\nperenson , melissa j .\nx - rated\n. sci - fi universe # 6 , apr 1995 , p . 86 . hg publications . interviews with stefan petrucha and jim salicrup , topps associate publisher and editor in chief for the x - files .\npacific was releasing more than just monthly four - color comics . the company also published a magazine - sized black - and - white reprint of rog 2000 stories that superstar marvel artist john byrne had done in the ' 70s for long - gone charlton comics . under its parent company name , blue dolphin enterprises , pacific comics published a 108 - page sword - and - sorcery graphic novel called ghita of alizarr ( 1983 ) by red sonja artist frank thorne and a comic - strip reprint booklet famous movie stars of the ' 30s ( 1984 ) .\nwe\u2019ve been selling comics since 1961 ( our first sale : fantastic four # 1 at $ 0 . 25 , see one of our first ads ) and on the web since 1996 .\nof course , pacific ' s pipeline from the publishers direct to comic shops cut out the distribution firms that had long been supplying comics to retailers , under long - standing union contracts .\nthe sword of dracula # 2 3 4 5 6 . the path # prequel 1 3 4 5 6 . scion # 24 25 26 27 . nice set of 15 different comics .\nfrom 1956 to 1958 , kirby was producing freelance work for dc comics and atlas comics ( marvel comics ) , mostly as a writer and penciller , and occasionally as an inker . he contributed stories for characters such as the green arrow and the yellow claw , though he did not create any major characters of his own . his take on green arrow was considered controversial , as kirby included more science - fiction themes in the stories and was trying to revamp the character . green arrow co - creator mort weisinger reportedly hated kirby ' s concept for the character .\nby the late 1980s , the baseball card hobby is booming and topps is at the forefront . at the same time , collectors\u2019 interest in sports nostalgia and memorabilia is rampant , another trend topps is nurturing . the company had shelved the bowman brand after purchasing its early rival in 1956 , then in \u201989 releases a set of bowman baseball cards . while harking back to the 1953 bowman design\u2014right down to the larger 2 \u00bd\u201d x 3 \u00be\u201d size and up - close player photos\u2014innovative stats on the back make the set a modern - day hit .\n1992 / 1993 - - the year in comics : creator - owned comics are a hot topic once again , after the formation of image comics , cofounded by spawn creator todd mcfarlane and several other defectors from marvel ' s top series . initially solicited and distributed by malibu comics , the titles are eventually taken over by the creators . dc ships between 2 . 5 and 3 million copies of superman # 75 , featuring the ( obviously temporary )\ndeath of superman .\nthey instantly vanish from shelves - - in detroit alone , an estimated 175 , 000 copies sell in a single day . many buyers think they ' re getting a surefire collector ' s item , unaware that the availability of so many copies guarantees them to be worth little .\nn night glider ( 1993 ) r ray bradbury comics ( 1993 ) ray bradbury comics special edition ( 1994 ) ray bradbury comics : trilogy of terror vol . 3 ( 1994 ) return to jurassic park ( 1995 ) the road to success ( 1965 ) s satan ' s six ( 1993 ) satan ' s six : hellspawn ( 1993 ) space : above and beyond ( 1996 ) space : above and beyond : gauntlet ( 1996 ) star wars galaxy collector ( 1998 ) star wars galaxy magazine ( 1994 ) t topps comics presents ( 1993 ) topps comics preview ( 1994 ) v victory ( 1994 ) w wizard ace edition ( 1996 ) wizard presents : lady rawhide ( 1996 ) wizard presents : mars attacks ( 1996 ) x the x - files afterflight ( 1997 ) the x - files collection ( 1995 ) the x - files comics digest ( 1995 ) the x - files ground zero ( 1997 ) the x - files magazine ( 1996 ) the x - files ( 1995 ) the x - files : fight the future ( 1998 ) the x - files : season one ( 1997 ) the x - files / hero illustrated special ( 1995 ) xena : warrior princess ( 1997 ) xena : warrior princess - bloodlines ( 1998 ) xena : warrior princess - the dragon ' s teeth ( 1997 ) xena : warrior princess - the wrath of hera ( 1998 ) xena : warrior princess vs callisto ( 1998 ) xena : warrior princess : and the original olympics ( 1998 ) xena : warrior princess : the orpheus trilogy ( 1998 ) xena : warrior princess : year one ( 1997 ) xena : warrior princess / joxer : warrior prince ( 1997 ) z zorro ( 1993 )\never since topps achieved success with their online exclusive offerings , their promotional efforts leave a little to be desired . aside from an email sent out to subscribers , and a facebook post advertising the comic , there wasn ' t really anything else out there to promote the product .\n1984 - - the year in comics : kevin eastman and peter laird self - publish 3000 copies of a new humor comic called teenage mutant ninja turtles . the supergirl film fails to set any box office records . most newsstand comics from marvel and dc cost 60 cents - - pacific ' s direct - market titles , printed on upgraded baxter bond paper , cost $ 1 . 00 .\nnew kids on the block vs revolutionary comics - the inside story of how a hugely successful boy band tried to sue local - based rock ' n ' roll comics over an unauthorized biography of the group , sparking a court case that established , for the very first time , first amendment rights for comic books . illustrated by comic superstar stuart immonen ( superman , etc . ) . . .\nthe x - files special edition # 3 mar 1996 notes : collection of issues # 7 - 9 . this issue also reprints a story from ray bradbury comics . ( $ 4 . 95 )\neveryone who works in comics now is hellbent on bringing the 90 ' s back - - crossovers , title gluts , gimmick character deaths , gimmick costume changes . but who will stand up and say\npacific was also the first company to offer kirby royalty payments according to a comic ' s sales figures : 8 cents on the dollar and 10 cents for comics selling over 100 , 000 copies . if marvel comics , selling around 150 , 000 copies on average , had offered royalties akin to pacific ' s , this would have worked out to $ 13 , 000 in payments to the artist .\npublished by marvel comics from 1991 to 1992 this mini - series ran for 4 issues . this copy has the normal cover and edge wear for a comic this age and grade other than as noted .\n( 2 ) i spent a long time staring at page 3 of kirby : genesis which featured a lift from the scott pilgrim comics . i love scott pilgrim but seeing anything reminiscent of scott pilgrim in anyone else ' s comics , especially anyone older than bryan o ' malley is . . . not a good feeling that i want to describe to you using words instead of drawings of frowny faces .\nthis is a listing for ( 1 ) pack of 1984 topps - supergirl movie sticker cards - unopened wax pack as pictured . we will ship for free via usps first class mail . it will be well packaged in a bubble mailer . thanks for looking ! please check out my other items !\nexpected to fetch equally high prices at the sale are tiny paintings of mr . mays and of jackie robinson , also done for 1953 cards - the only ones by topps to use paintings instead of photographs . their presale estimates are $ 10 , 000 to $ 15 , 000 . in 1955 topps acquired the bowman company , a competitor in the sports cards industry . a number of the 4 - by - 6 - inch paintings used for a 1952 bowman series of football cards will be auctioned . they feature players like frank gifford and kyle rote , and coaches like george halas . there are four paintings in each lot . estimates for the lots range from $ 300 to $ 400 . drawings and trivia from the back of topps baseball cards ( ' ' on his days off ossie enjoys going to the movies ' ' ) are expected to sell for $ 15 to $ 20 each .\nthe new card set , titled mars attacks invasion , is set to hit stores in october . the 63 - card set will include art from earl norem , who worked on the original cards , along with joe jusko , ed repka , glen orbik and gregory staples , a topps press release stated .\nbut this was not done in comics previous to pacific . in the ' 70s , superman creators jerry siegel and joe shuster had to sue dc comics just to get meager financial compensation and byline credit for their billion - dollar creation ( each settled for $ 30 , 000 annual lifetime payments - - siegel and shuster were both 17 years old in 1939 , when dc paid them $ 200 for the rights to superman ) .\ncomics and censorship - don ' t be afraid , it ' s only a comic book - a local - centric history of comic book censorship , and the fight for the rights of comic creators . . .\nphotos of the bagged comics are how i found them . the condition of the front cover looks good . the grade as opinion only . i will list visible flaws but . ( ask for combined invoice ) .\nflorence , bill .\nthe x - comics\n. starlog # 212 , mar 1995 , pp . 58 - 60 . starlog group . interview with stefan petrucha and artwork from x - files # 1 .\n( tangent - - the topps kirbyverse was one of a dozen\nsuperhero universes\nlaunched a week after the success of image and valiant , and a week before the entire market went completely to shit . the topps kirbyverse , the milestone universe , dark horse ' s comics greatest world , the malibu ultraverse , bart sears ' s brutes & babes - verse , the quesada - palmiotti ash - verse , the second ( and better ! ) fabian nicieza - edited valiant universe i . e . the birthquake - verse ; there was one\nuniverse\nthat i always wonder if i made up , that i can ' t find any hint of on google , where all the superheros got their powers from a lottery . . . ? there were more superhero universes launched in the 90 ' s than human memory can hold .\nthis is a listing for ( 1 ) pack of 1978 topps - superman : the movie - series 2 - unopened wax pack as pictured . we will ship for free via usps first class mail . it will be well packaged in a bubble mailer . thanks for looking ! please check out my other items !\nblackthorne ' s g . i . joe license , also swiped from marvel thanks to 3 - d , produced three interesting installments that weren ' t tied to the continuity of the tv show or the earlier comics .\neach topps comic comes with two exclusive sticker cards . the stickers can ' t be purchased separately and are only available with the purchase of the comic ( $ 19 . 99 + s & h ; ) . for # 1 the two sticker cards were numbered 1a and 1b , and were drawn by joe simko :\n1982 - - the year in comics : camelot 3000 , a 12 - issue maxi - series , is the first comic dc produces exclusively for the direct market . marvel caters to comic collectors with wolverine , a four - issue x - men spin - off . g . i . joe comics outsell x - men and superman ( whose sales hover around 200 , 000 per issue ) . former marvel creator steve gerber is suing the publisher over rights to a character he created , howard the duck . slice - of - life series love and rockets ( fantagraphics ) by the hernandez brothers debuts . new indie publisher first comics lures famed dr . strange artist frank brunner to do a new fantasy series , warp . to stop the flood of defecting creators , dc comics begins offering royalties to artists and writers of regular newsstand comics that sell more than 100 , 000 copies - - about 5 percent of the 60 - cent cover price - - with marvel soon following suit . epic magazine is marvel ' s sanitized version of heavy metal , with the anthology ' s creators receiving royalty payments based on sales .\ntopps becomes a permanent fixture in america\u2019s most popular sport of the day by releasing its first series of baseball cards . the so - called blue backs and red backs , with 52 cards in separate sets , or decks , are designed to let kids play a game of card - baseball . along with a photo and bio of a player , each 2\u201d x 2 5 / 8\u201d card has an at - bat result , such as \u201csingle , \u201d \u201cdouble , \u201d \u201cfly out\u201d and so on . although unique among subsequent topps sets\u2014and packed with taffy , not bubblegum\u2014these historic cards establish the company as the leader in the upstart baseball card game .\nafter years of toiling away for everyone else , jack made his move . topps comics was the new guy on the scene , during the height of the comics boom , and they wanted to see what designs and characters the king had squirreled away during the years that came after he realized marvel and dc were never going to cut him in on the real action . you may remember this tactic as exactly what is happening right now , more than two decades later . every time you read avengers or x - men and realize that it has been a while since you have seen anything truly new , jot down the date and look at what that same creator had coming out from a company where they took home the rights to the books . i imagine the headspace was the same .\nyronwode , cat .\nfit to print # 529\n. comics buyer ' s guide # 1122 , 19 may 1995 , p . 56 . editorial on x - files # 1 and gender transgression in the television series .\nthe explosion of comic shops from the late ' 70s onward was essentially made possible by los bros schanes , along with rivals such as phil seuling and his east coast seagate distribution ( begun in 1974 ) . direct - market distributors serviced comic shops almost exclusively , offering comics at a much cheaper nonreturnable rate than did newsstand distributors . retailers had the luxury of pre - ordering comics and keeping their extra copies to sell later as backstock , thus enabling collectors to purchase older issues of their favorite titles . retailers could make a 40 percent profit on new comics instead of the usual 20 percent , then earn even more by marking up the older ( and ostensibly rarer ) leftover\nback issues .\npublished in the waning days of topps comics , jason vs . leatherface had a very low print run , making it highly desirable these days . from what i can tell from my research ( which is done on little sleep and a shoestring budget , so please correct me if i am wrong ) , this is the only time in any medium that jason and leatherface squared off in an \u201cofficial\u201d manner . that sort of makes it sound like they had some sort of government sanctioned duel . that is decidedly not the case ; this is much , much more fun .\n1983 - - the year in comics : with the success of the direct market , new publishers emerge . canadian artist dave sim , creator of cerebus the aardvark , begins his own publishing imprint , aardvark - vanaheim , to present comics by indie artists , such as neil the horse by arn saba and flaming carrot by bob burden . the motion picture superman iii , featuring richard pryor , marks the rapid descent of dc / warners film franchise into camp and mediocrity .\nafter jack kirby ' s death in 1994 , his grandson jeremy kirby wrote new captain victory stories around the king ' s old artwork , releasing them through a new ( short - lived ) imprint called kirby comics ( 1999 ) .\ncomics buyer ' s guide # 1006 , 27 jan 1995 , pp . 26 , 28 - 29 . krause publications . announcement of the x - files comic series from topps with four pages of art .\nleaves in a circle : a welcome to the x - files comic book\n, a version of the introduction to x - files # 1 , by stefan petrucha . contains interviews with artists charles adlard and miran kim , and an abbreviated version of the x - files episode guide by cliff chen . cover reproduces the cover of x - files # 2 .\nfictional cowboy hopalong cassidy\u2014popularized in books , radio , tv and movies\u2014is the lone star of topps\u2019 first in a pantheon of popular culture card sets , giving kids cardboard collectibles of elvis presley , the beatles , mars attacks ! , star wars , pok\u00e9mon , garbage pail kids and desert storm , as well as wacky packages and other sticker products .\ni just remember liking a comic with that same\nbusiek writes unused kirby\npremise that he and keith giffen had done for topps ' s kirbyverse , called victory . do you remember the kirbyverse crossover victory ? it ' s understandable if you don ' t . only one issue came out , with a cover date of june 1994 .\nwizard # 54 , feb 1996 , wizard press . this issue features the\namaze the agents\nx - files contest , pp . 70 - 71 . prizes include a jacket , autographed comics and other stuff . deadline for entries is 28 feb 1996 . also contains\nrisque business\nby marc shapiro , pp . 40 - 42 , an article on penthouse comics with some discussion of the recent x - files parody in penthouse men ' s adventure comix # 4 .\nmany of the new books were actually reprints of older comics , from other publishers ( charlton\u2019s rog2000 , old comics by jerry \u201cfamous features\u201d iger , berni wrightson and wally wood , etc . ) , though it wasn\u2019t always clear from the zingy repackaging that a pacific comic with a brand - new dave stevens t & a cover may actually contain half - century old comic strip reprints . the comic market was already being glutted by reprints , from marvel and dc on down the line .\n1985 - - the year in comics : dc celebrates its 50th anniversary . half of all comic - book sales in north america are made in direct - market comic shops . jack kirby returns to dc for a graphic novel , hunger dogs . kirby never revives captain victory or silver star ; though , after his death in 1994 , grandson jeremy kirby writes new captain stories around the king ' s old artwork , releasing them through a new imprint called kirby comics ( 1999 ) ."]}
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", "topic": 29}], "title": "nokscoot", "paragraphs": ["plan your trip with airpaz and get nokscoot cheap flights today ! airpaz offers nokscoot flight ticket booking with promotion price 2018 .\npete air company ltd . announced the official name of company change to nokscoot airlines company ltd . , \u201cnokscoot\u201d , along with the appointment of piya yodmani as nokscoot\u2019s chief executive officer . on first quarter of 2015 , nokscoot is scheduled to start the operations .\nnokscoot , also known as nokscoot airlines company limited , is a thai low - cost airline based at don mueang international airport in bangkok .\nnokscoot received its air operators certificate ( aoc ) on october 30 , 2014 .\nutiket is a good place to start looking for nokscoot flights as we can compare all flights by nokscoot with hundreds of other airlines and dozens of booking websites .\nnokscoot flies to over 5 destinations . most nokscoot flights are for destinations in china but nokscoot has international flights to several other countries as well , like for example thailand and taiwan . from its main base in bangkok 2 flights depart every week .\nnokscoot is the joint venture between singaporean budget airline scoot and thai airline nok air .\nnokscoot cabin crew recruitment - based . . . - fly gosh fan page | facebook\neven if it does not serve singapore itself , nokscoot will be able to cooperate with scoot . as soon as its website is formally launched nokscoot will sell singapore and connections beyond singapore . scoot will also offer singapore passengers nokscoot - operated flights beyond bangkok to north asia .\nsome of the seven aircraft to be added by nokscoot could eventually be used to serve korea and japan , but for now nokscoot is entirely focusing on china . mr patee said that\ninvests in nokscoot airlines co . , ltd who operates a medium - haul international budget airline\nnamed nokscoot , the new airline will be based in bangkok , operating from don mueang international airport .\nnokscoot will also not offer ipads , which scoot initially offered but stopped stocking due to low demand .\nnok and scoot established nokscoot in late 2013 and the new jv commenced operations in early 2015 . nokscoot was initially set back by lengthy regulatory delays , resulting in large losses and underutilisation of its fleet .\nthe suspension of taipei enables nokscoot to expand further in mainland china with its current three aircraft fleet . nokscoot recently filed a new schedule featuring three weekly flights from bangkok to dalian starting late sep - 2016 . dalian is now listed as a destination in nokscoot\u2019s website , but ticket sales have not yet begun .\nneed cheap flights with nokscoot airlines ? use skyscanner to browse nokscoot airlines flights and find the lowest prices and most convenient nokscoot airlines flight times for your travel needs . follow the links and book your cheap flight directly with the airline or travel agent for the best price \u2013 skyscanner doesn ' t add any commission .\nlooking for cheap nokscoot airlines flights ? skyscanner allows you to search and compare nokscoot airlines flights to help you find the lowest prices and most convenient flight times for your travel needs . follow the links and book your cheap flight directly with nokscoot airlines for the best price \u2013 skyscanner doesn ' t add any commission .\nnokscoot represents a happy marriage between the thai and singaporean carriers , as it serves both their business agendas .\nlaunched in 2014 , nokscoot is a joint venture between singapore budget airline scoot and thai airline nok air .\nas capa previously highlighted , nokscoot has been considering joining scoot on the bangkok - singapore route . nokscoot could potentially supplement scoot , with the two carriers operating a combined two daily flights on the bangkok - singapore route .\nscoot now serves all but one of nokscoot\u2019s destinations in china . once dalian is launched by both airlines , five of nokscoot\u2019s six chinese destinations will also be served by scoot . ( the only exception is chongqing ) .\nwhile the seats and the interior will be identical , there could be some product differences between scoot and nokscoot .\nnokscoot also currently serves taipei in taiwan with four weekly flights . bangkok - taipei was launched in oct - 2015 as nokscoot was eager to find another market other than mainland china in order to boost its aircraft utilisation rates .\nnokscoot has had to push back its target launch date several times , initially from 4q2014 to 1q2015 and subsequently from 1q2015 to 2q2015 , due to regulatory delays . as a result nokscoot will now miss all of thailand\u2019s peak travel season .\nnokscoot and nok have combined their network planning teams to coordinate expansion in china . mr patee said that the length of flight and market size are considered in deciding if each new market is more suitable for nokscoot 777s or nok 737s .\nnok air also recently started selling nokscoot and scoot flights , enabling the nok air group to virtually expand its network .\nnokscoot is owned by 51 % of nok air and scoot ( a subsidiary of singapore airlines ) owns 49 % .\n\u00a9copyright 2018 nokscoot airlines company limited . all rights reserved . usage of this website states your compliance of our terms of use\nscoot\u2019s first 787 is slated to be delivered in 4q2014 . nokscoot will likely only launch services a couple of months prior to scoot placing into service its first 787 . but to allocate nokscoot the first batch of 787s would compromise growth for scoot .\nmr patee said that nokscoot still plans to transition to 787s eventually . however , a transition to 787s is not likely in the short to medium term as it will take a few years for nokscoot to recoup the investment of retrofitting each 777 .\nnokscoot airlines directors on october 24 approved the appointment of yodchai sudhidhanakul as chief executive , effective tomorrow ( november 1 ) .\nyou can pay for your flights with nokscoot in the currency and payment method of your choice when booking through alternative airlines .\nnokscoot will offer a connection product with nok as well as with scoot , which serves bangkok don mueang from singapore . for now nokscoot is not planning to pursue other partnerships \u2013 although this could be re - examined once it completes the initial phase .\nnokscoot dropped singapore in aug - 2016 after incurring heavy losses during the three months of operating the route . services to china were launched in jun - 2016 with nanjing , and nokscoot has since then been able to build up its chinese operation gradually .\nnokscoot ( bangkok - don mueang ) has unveiled its first painted boeing 777 - 200 as it prepares for its first flight .\nthe new low - cost carrier will source its aircraft from scoot , sporting the nok air colours while displaying the nokscoot name .\nvia nokscoot , nok air can provide a more comprehensive network and tap more distant routes with flights of more than four hours .\nmoreover , nokscoot will give an extra push to nok air ' s international ambitions , viewed as low - key to date .\nnokscoot and scoot have always shared a common reservations platform whereas the nok system is different . however , a new link that has been activated as part of the value alliance technology now enables nok to sell nokscoot - operated and scoot - operated flights . nok , nokscoot and scoot are all founding members of the value alliance , which was established with five other asian lccs in may - 2016 .\nlooking for cheap flights with nokscoot ? with utiket you can search for nokscoot flights , find the lowest ticket prices and most convenient flight times . best of all , here on utiket you can directly compare nokscoot fares with other hundres of other airlines . we do not add any commission or fees to a booking you make , making it the best place to find cheap flights for your journey .\nsingapore airlines ' s new thai joint venture carrier nokscoot , will based at don mueang international airport . - - photo : st file\nnokscoot has faced regulatory delays in several areas . but the process of securing approvals from japanese authorities has particularly taken longer than anticipated .\nnokscoot puts the fun back into budget travel and nokscoot gets our passengers to wherever they want to , in the way that they want to . and because they get to choose and customise their own travel experience , our passengers don\u2019t just fly . they fly awesome .\nthailand\u2019s medium / long - haul lcc nokscoot is planning ambitious expansion , with the acquisition of seven additional 777 - 200s . a fleet of 10 aircraft , compared with the three currently , will result in improved scale and efficiencies , potentially enabling nokscoot to become profitable .\nnokscoot low - cost airline continues to expand in china with the launch of a bangkok\u2013xian route , the airline\u2019s sixth mainland china destination .\nstarting nokscoot with 777s provides more flexibility as it also opens up the possibility of having nokscoot operate some of scoot\u2019s 777s after scoot starts to transition to 787s . as the group will want to avoid having both carriers operating mixed fleets , it would be logical for nokscoot to not start transitioning to 787s until after the ninth or 10th 787 is delivered to scoot \u2013 which is likely to come in late 2015 or early 2016 . but this would impact nokscoot\u2019s profitability as the 777 is not an ideal aircraft for the low - cost model .\nwe are thrilled to be selected by nokscoot as a launch partner for their startup ,\nsaid joshua bustos , rms vice president of sales & support - asia .\nairrm ' s unique inventory tools will give nokscoot all they need to maximize revenues from the very first flight , despite not having any demand history . we look forward to helping nokscoot manage their flight inventory efficiently and intelligently .\n. scoot could have potentially subleased its first three 787s to nokscoot . but such a decision would have been controversial as scoot has been looking forward to transitioning to 787s since 2012 . as is the case with nokscoot , the scoot 777s were always seen as interim aircraft .\na sixth chinese destination is being added in sep - 2016 when taipei \u2013 nokscoot\u2019s only destination outside mainland china \u2013 is dropped . nokscoot needs to expand its fleet to pursue further growth in china and also still has long - term aspirations to serve japan and south korea .\nbut delaying the transition to 787s at scoot by four to six months and allocating the first three aircraft to nokscoot would have avoided a lot of expense at nokscoot . arguably the cost benefit of starting from scratch with 787s at nokscoot would be more than the costs associated with keeping the 777s at scoot in service for a few more moths ( as the investment in retrofitting these aircraft has already been incurred ) .\nthe sia group , which owns a 49 % stake in nokscoot , stated as part of its 6 - feb - 2015 earnings announcement for 3qfy2015 that nokscoot is planning to launch scheduled flights in may - 2015 subject to regulatory approvals . nokscoot has not yet committed to or set a launch date or route . but as the submissions have been completed nokscoot is optimistic it will be able secure at least one foreign air carrier permit in mar - 2015 , enabling it to begin tickets sales with sufficient lead time to launch services in may - 2015 .\nthe creation of nokscoot could involve a capital outlay of 3 billion baht by a bangkok - registered independent firm known by the same name .\nas with scoot , the 777s will allow nokscoot to launch quickly and test out its model prior to the delivery of more efficient 787s .\nfor health and safety reasons , nokscoot reserves the right not to accept any individual item as checked - in baggage that exceeds 32 kg .\nnokscoot believes the international market is different and passengers will not be confused . nok is primarily a domestic carrier and over 90 % of its passengers are thais . nokscoot expects a more even passenger profile mix and believes the international market is more accustomed to the no - frills approach .\nas is the case with scoot , the 777 will be an interim aircraft and nokscoot\u2019s fleet will eventually transition to 787s . but mr patee says a decision has not yet been made on when this transition will occur and if nokscoot will take additional 777s before taking its first 787 .\nnok air plans to take over the bangkok - taipei route from nokscoot in sep - 2016 . the nok group believes nok\u2019s 189 - seat 737 - 800s will enable a better match of capacity with demand on bangkok - taipei , compared with nokscoot\u2019s 415 - seat 777 - 200s .\nwith a fleet of 10 aircraft nokscoot should be able to triple its seat capacity to china to 30 , 000 one - way seats . this would give nokscoot a more significant but not infeasible 14 % share of the thailand - china market \u2013 based on current seat capacity levels .\nbased at don mueang international airport , nokscoot will operate medium to long haul flights to international destinations with a fleet of b777 - 200 aircraft .\nnokscoot was initially planning to launch scheduled services in late 2014 starting with flights to tokyo narita . but it has encountered repeated delays , mainly on the japanese end . nokscoot is now simultaneously seeking approvals from several authorities , giving it the flexibility to launch with one of several potential routes .\nideally nokscoot would have taken over scoot\u2019s five retrofitted 777 - 200s as scoot transitions to 787s . but as noted previously nokscoot was prohibited from acquiring these aircraft due to a new rule in thailand prohibiting the importation of aircraft that are more than 14 years old . ( the aircraft nokscoot has leased from sia are less than 14 years but the five aircraft retrofitted by scoot in 2012 and 2013 are all over 14 years old . )\nnokscoot has had a tough pre - launch phase . the regulatory delays have been costly and the airline is eager to get off the ground .\nweb check - in of nokscoot is available from 72 hours to 1 hours before flight departure time . eligible flights of nokscoot is only flights departing from singaporen . note : no connecting flights in your itinerary ( i . e . you have a point - to - point journey ) .\nnokscoot ' s sister airline scoot completed a transition from 777 - 200s to smaller 787s in 2015 \u2013 a transition that has enabled scoot to become profitable . however the situation with nokscoot is different as bangkok is a much denser market than singapore , making it easier to fill 415 seats .\nscoot and nokscoot will maintain separate websites but the websites will be seamless and offer the same itineraries at the same prices . nok air , which already has an interline partnership with scoot , will also continue to have a separate website but have seamless booking with both scoot and nokscoot . ( scoot is also implementing seamless booking with short - haul sister lcc tigerair but nok and nokscoot have no plans for now to partner with tigerair . )\nbased on the current plan nokscoot will allocate all its capacity to mainland china in oct - 2016 , with a total of 24 weekly flights and 9 , 960 weekly seats . this will give nokscoot a 5 % share of total seat capacity between thailand and china compared with 4 % currently .\nnokscoot is a joint venture set up by nok air , thailand ' s low cost carrier , and sia ' s wholly - owned subsidiary scoot .\nnok air and nokscoot do not have the same four - hour rule as the airasia and airasia x groups , which ( as an internal policy ) limits all airasia x franchises to routes of at least four hours . as a result nokscoot could end up serving some destinations in southern china . nok already operates charters to china and is considering launching scheduled services to destinations in southern china in 2015 while nokscoot is looking at potential destinations throughout china .\nskyscanner allows you to find the cheapest flights with nokscoot airlines without having to enter specific dates or even destinations , making it the best place to find cheap flights for your trip . to book a cheap flight with nokscoot airlines , choose from the list of flights with nokscoot airlines below , or use the links at the side of the page to browse for more flight information . to start a new flight search , use the search controls above .\nnokscoot is also now selling nok - operated flights . this link is important as a large proportion of chinese tourists in thailand are heading to destinations other than bangkok . nok is now offering nokscoot\u2019s chinese passengers domestic connections and aims later to start offering international connections to destinations such as yangon in myanmar .\nnokscoot , the bangkok - based low - cost carrier , is planning to expand its fleet with a view to launching its first flights to india .\nwe didn\u2019t say taipei was in china . we said nokscoot serves three chinese cities \u2013 nanjing , qingdao and now tianjin . plus it serves taipei .\ntaax and nokscoot have a potential competitive advantage as they operate widebody aircraft , resulting in lower unit costs particularly as bangkok - seoul is a very long route ( five to six hours ) for a narrowodby lcc . while nokscoot will compete fiercely against taax the korean lccs could be most impacted as competition intensifies .\nnokscoot also believes nok air passengers will understand the differences in the two products . even as nok starts to serve longer international routes including china nokscoot believes the differences in the two products can be managed . ( nok\u2019s only current international route is bangkok - yangon , which is shorter than some domestic routes . )\nthrough at least 2017 the focus for nokscoot will entirely be on expanding in china . mr patee said that nokscoot also still aims to serve japan and south korea eventually , but the airline does not expect the current restrictions on thai airlines from japanese and korean authorities to be lifted for approximately another 18 months .\nno indian destinations were named , but scoot recently launched flights from singapore to chennai , amritsar and jaipur . nokscoot is based at bangkok\u2019s don mueang airport .\nnokscoot , based at bangkok don mueang international airport ( bkk ) , will begin operating its newly acquired b737 - 800 in the third quarter of 2018 . nokscoot will use the b737 - 800 to fly a daily service between bangkok don mueang and taoyuan international airport ( tpe ) starting on 16th september 2018 .\nif you have a flight booked with nokscoot , you can sign up for uto for a chance to upgrade to scootbiz for up to 75 % less .\nthe thailand - south korea market has a similar wide mix of competitors . nokscoot would become the eighth airline and fifth lcc in the bangkok - seoul market .\nnokscoot will likely start commercial flights out of bangkok ' s don mueang airport , nok air ' s existing base , in the second half of next year .\nnokscoot plans to increase its services to china by the end of summer 2017 . this will be in time of the increased frequency services to shenyang and tianjin .\nif you have a flight booked with nokscoot , you can sign - up for uto for a chance to upgrade to scootbiz for up to 75 % less .\nlaunched in 2014 , nokscoot is the joint venture between singaporean budget airline scoot and thai airline nok air . nokscoot isn\u2019t just like any other run - of - the - mill low - cost carriers - we don\u2019t just provide low travel fares , we also provide an enjoyable flying experience . so our passengers never have to compromise on their experience when they are travelling with us . nokscoot puts the fun back into budget travel and nokscoot gets our passengers to wherever they want to , in the way that they want to . and because they get to choose and customise their own travel experience , our passengers don\u2019t just fly . they fly awesome .\nnokscoot is using the same seats that scoot used in retrofitting its initial fleet of five 777 - 200s in 2012 and 2013 . but nokscoot has opted for one less business class row and has decided against equipping its 777 - 200s with wi - fi . scoot installed wi - fi on its initial five 777 - 200s .\nwith china nokscoot is also able to leverage its sister airline scoot , which now serves six destinations in china . scoot is also launching dalian in nov - 2016 .\nnokscoot will become the eighth medium / long - haul lcc in asia - pacific , joining jin air , malaysia \u2019s airasia x , indonesia airasia x , thai airasia x , cebu pacific , australia \u2019s jetstar airways and scoot . ( indonesia airasia x has not yet launched services but is expected to commence operations prior to nokscoot . )\nnokscoot is eager to enter the fast - expanding but increasingly competitive thailand - north asia market . but the start - up is unlikely to pursue significant growth until it is able transition to new - generation aircraft . the 777s are an interim solution that is unlikely to be profitable but enables nokscoot to quickly establish a presence on several key routes .\nwhile nokscoot\u2019s outlook has significantly improved , the airline is still subscale and needs a larger fleet to be profitable over the long run . ceo mr patee told capa tv on the sidelines of the 4 - aug - 2016 capa asia pacific aviation summit in brisbane that nokscoot is now planning to add seven 777s , for a total of 10 aircraft .\nnokscoot said in a statement the approval means it meets all statutory requirements since the company had also been granted an air transport service license from the ministry of transport of thailand .\nlike nokscoot , taax initially served japan with charters as it waited for permission from japanese authorities to operate scheduled flights . taax began operating charters to japan in apr - 2014 .\npreparations to launch taax in next year ' s first quarter have reached an advanced stage , and the airline is looking at the same market as nokscoot , said the sources .\nmr patee also expects nokscoot to serve singapore , which will allow the new carrier to provide connections to its sister carrier and rotate its aircraft back to singapore for maintenance . scoot already operates a daily service to bangkok but uses the main international airport , suvarnabhumi . nokscoot would connect bangkok don mueang with singapore , a route now only served by thai airasia .\nwe accept paypal making flight purchases with nokscoot easy and more secure for customers . paypal is one of the leading forms of online payment , with more than 169 million accounts worldwide .\ninitially nokscoot had to compromise on serving the bangkok - singapore route , which was not in its business plan but became necessary after korea and japan issued restrictions in early 2015 that prevented all thai airlines from new routes . nokscoot decided to focus on china instead , but chinese regulators would not authorise the airline until it had a certain number of flights under its belt .\nthe icao red flag also has led to all airlines in thailand being recertified by the thai dca . nok air and nokscoot have now been recertified and both airlines have also sought iosa certification . mr patee said that nokscoot should be iosa - certified by the end of aug - 2016 , and an iosa audit of nok air is expected by the end of 2016 .\n\u201cafter a thorough and comprehensive search , the nokscoot board is pleased to have found such an outstanding individual to assume leadership , \u201d said chairman chokchai panyayong . \u201cyodchai has proven track records in multiple areas of airline operations for 13 years and strong leadership credentials . we are confident of his ability to lead nokscoot successfully into the exciting growth phase in the coming years . \u201d\nnokscoot has further revised planned inaugural date for bangkok don mueang \u2013 nanjing route , a 3 weekly service . previously scheduled from 02jun15 , the airline will now operate this route from 11jun15 .\nnokscoot officially unveil itsaircraft livery together with its cabin crew uniform design . the boeing 777 - 200 aircraft arrived at don mueang international airport its home base , on november 23 , 2014 .\nspeaking to flightglobal at routes asia in okinawa , nokscoot\u2019s head of commercial ng ai - ling says plans are underway to launch up to six charter flights to tokyo narita by 31 march .\n, since thai regulations do not allow the import of aircraft older than 14 years . this regulation initially prevented nokscoot from taking over any of the 777 - 200s that scoot had reconfigured .\nsince launching services in 2012 scoot has invested heavily in building up its brand in china . scoot has helped nokscoot from a distribution standpoint in china , and also operationally at each station .\noffering options beyond bangkok is important in case demand for bangkok starts to slow . nokscoot is now relying almost entirely on the inbound bangkok - china market . ( there is very limited outbound demand from thailand to china , particularly for secondary chinese cities . japan and major chinese cities , none of which are served by nokscoot , are more popular international destination for thais . )\nnokscoot commenced operations in 2013 when scoot announced plans to establish a new carrier in bangkok that would fly medium and long - haul routes with a fleet of boeing 777 - 200 aircraft .\nnokscoot has many fares including fly , which does not include any checked baggage allowance . other product bundles , flybag and flybageatcome with 20kg and scootbiz comes with 30kg of checked baggage included .\nnok air currently does not serve singapore and only has one international destination , yangon in myanmar . nok over the next two years is planning to expand its regional international network , which will result in more connection options for nokscoot . nok air has the largest domestic network in thailand ( about 25 destinations ) , which nokscoot will also be able to leverage with a connection product .\na new thai dca rule prohibiting the import of aircraft older than 14 years also provided an unexpected regulatory hurdle as nokscoot was unable to take over any of the five 777 - 200s scoot had reconfigured in 2012 and 2013 . nokscoot instead had to lease and retrofit slightly younger 777 - 200s from sia . nokscoot took delivery of its first reconfigured 777 - 200 in late nov - 2014 and now has two 777 - 200s . both aircraft have been leased from sia for five years and retrofitted into two - class configuration with 391 economy and 24 recliner style business class seats .\nnokscoot ( nokscoot airlines company limited ) ( bangkok - don mueang ) has announced it will commence scheduled low fare operations with boeing 777 - 200s starting on may 5 . the first route will connect the bangkok ( don mueang ) ( dmk ) base with nanjing , china . the first route will be operated three days a week and is scheduled for four hours and 10 minutes .\nnokscoot ( nokscoot company ) ( bangkok - don mueang ) as previously reported , is the new joint venture between budget airline scoot ( singapore ) ( 49 % ) and nok air ( bangkok ) ( 51 % ) . the new airline will commence scheduled low - fare flights from bangkok\u2019s downtown don mueang international airport in the first quarter of 2015 with three boeing 777 - 200s .\nentertainment is not offered on nokscoot as there are no seat - back consoles and media streaming is not available , therefore i strongly recommend that you bring your tablet device or a good book .\nwith 415 - seats nokscoot will have the second densest configuration after cebu pacific . cebu pacific is the only long - haul lcc with an all - economy product . nokscoot\u2019s business class cabin features 24 recliner style seats . scoot has a larger business class cabin on its 777 - 200s with 32 seats while all the airasia x carriers including taax have 12 lie - flat business class seats .\n\u201ci\u2019m excited to begin my new role at nokscoot , \u201d yodchai said . \u201cthe airline has a unique proposition and a highly motivated team . i look forward to continuing the tradition of strong customer focus \u2013 comfortable , fun and friendly service \u2013 while delivering a safe and reliable experience . i\u2019m confident that nokscoot will continue to grow and become one of the leading airlines in the industry . \u201d\nsingapore airlines ' s new joint venture carrier nokscoot announced on tuesday that it officially received an approval from the department of civil aviation of thailand for the air operator ' s certificate on october 30 .\nnokscoot has applied for a foreign carrier permit from the singapore authorities . but nokscoot is not yet convinced it should serve bangkok - singapore as it believes this market already has a lot of lcc capacity . operating bangkok - singapore would help boost aircraft utilisation rates \u2013 as it does with scoot \u2013 but the average yields and load factor may not be sufficient to cover the cost of the flight .\nthis year , the carrier will take a boeing 777 - 200er on lease by october , followed by two additional models in 2018 . flight fleets analyzer shows that nokscoot operates three 777 - 200ers .\nnokscoot operates three ex - singapore airlines b777 - 200ers in a two - class configuration ( scootbiz and economy ) . there are 391 economy seats in a 3 - 4 - 3 . . .\nnokscoot this week once again operates scheduled charter service to japan , as the airline schedules 2 weekly bangkok don mueang \u2013 tokyo narita flight . this scheduled charter is scheduled to operate from 14mar16 to 01may16 .\n\u2013 most likely 787 - 9s although it also plans to look at a330s . nokscoot has not yet begun discussions with suppliers but expects to start discussing new aircraft types once it finally launches scheduled operations .\nthe thailand\u2019s newest low - cost , long - haul airline , nokscoot , welcomed its first boeing 777 - 200 aircraft , named \u2018proud\u2019 , with a blessing ceremony held at don mueang international airport\u2019s apron .\nin 2015 nokscoot incurred a loss of thb1 . 223 billion ( usd36 million ) and generated revenues of only thb2 . 176 billion ( usd64 million ) , equating to a dismal negative 56 % net margin . nokscoot had three aircraft in its fleet nearly the entire year but was only able to begin scheduled flights in may - 2015 , and for most of the remaining seven months only operated a limited schedule .\nnokscoot is also taking a rather unusual approach in offering a product that has less frills than its short - haul sister carrier ; the equation is usually the other way around . nok air follows more of a hybrid model and offers free checked baggage as well as snacks and water . nokscoot will follow the purer lcc model of singapore ' s scoot and charge for checked bags , seat assignments , food and drink .\nputting all your eggs in one basket can be a dangerous strategy . however , it is the only sensible option for nokscoot given the restrictions in japan and korea and the limitations posed by other potential markets .\nnokscoot identified north asia as the next region it plans to grow into , but this will depend on the lifting of restrictions placed after icao issued a significant safety concern ( ssc ) on thailand in 2015 .\nnokscoot operates three ex - singapore airlines b777 - 200ers in a two - class configuration ( scootbiz and economy ) . the 24 scootbiz seats , in a 2 - 4 - 2 configuration , . . .\nnokscoot is a good option for getting between thailand and north asia , particularly if you are looking for a one - way or point to point fare . i would fly them again for the right price .\nnokscoot secured an air operator\u2019s certificate at the end of oct - 2014 , ending a longer than expected certification process with thailand \u2019s department of civil aviation ( dca ) . it immediately submitted an application for a foreign air carrier permit from the japan civil aviation bureau ( jcab ) with the hope of launching scheduled services to tokyo narita in early 2015 . nokscoot also has since lodged applications with chinese and south korean authorities .\nnok and scoot signed on 13 - dec - 2013 a non - binding memorandum of understanding to establish nokscoot as a new medium / long - haul lcc based at bangkok don mueang airport . the two carriers announced the tie - up on 16 - dec - 2013 , stating that nok will own up to 51 % in nokscoot and scoot will own 49 % . fleet , product or network details were not provided .\n\u201cthe launch of this new route brings us one step closer to double the number of passengers from 1 . 1 million in 2017 to over 2 million in 2018 . nokscoot is committed to grow and expand in the asia pacific region . we are confident that this route will stimulate new travel demand and boost tourism and business potential of both thailand and mainland china\u201d said yodchai sudhidhanakul , the chief executive officer , nokscoot airlines .\nskyscanner allows you to find the cheapest flight prices with nokscoot airlines and thousands of other airlines without having to enter specific dates or even destinations , making it the best place to find cheap flights for your trip .\nthe thailand ' s newest medium to long - haul budget airline or nokscoot , received an approval from the department of civil aviation of thailand for the air operator\u2019s certificate ( aoc ) on oct 30 , 2014 .\nspurred to action by airasia ' s aggressive move in the thai market by filling the long - haul service vacuum with taax , nok air envisions nokscoot complementing its current network , which covers only thailand and myanmar .\nnokscoot have identified north asia as the next region it plans to grow into , but this will depend on the lifting of restrictions placed after icao issued a significant safety concern ( ssc ) on thailand in 2015 .\nthe air operator ' s certificate will pave the way for its application for operating permits and slots to its intended international routes . the commencement date of commercial operations will be announced when these are obtained , said nokscoot .\nsome provisions of nokscoot fares differ depending on the fare product selected ; please see the fare rules applicable to the fare product for more detailed information . other provisions are common to all fare products and are listed below :\nthe best solution for nokscoot would have been to launch with the 787s rather than invest in 777 retrofits , which cost about sgd10 million ( usd 8 million ) per aircraft , and subsequently incurring fleet transition costs . but\nthai airlines already serving japan and south korea at the time of the ruling were grandfathered and have been able to continue with their current services \u2013 although restricted from adding any flights . unfortunately for nokscoot the restrictions came just before it was about to start scheduled flights to japan and south korea . its main rival , thai airasia x , launched flights to both japan and south korea in 2015 , having begun operations slightly earlier than nokscoot .\nnokscoot will likely need to source 787s on its own . scoot received its first 787 at the end of jan - 2015 and has another 19 on order but has said all these aircraft are intended for its singapore operation .\nnokscoot would have had to wait a few more months to receive its aoc if it began with 787s . but as the airline is now launching in the off - peak season anyway such a delay would have been manageable .\ntop copyright photo jacques guillem collection / urltoken ( all others by nokscoot ) . the current ex - singapore airlines boeing 777 - 200s with scoot air will soon become redundant which was a driving reason for the joint venture .\nnokscoot kiosk check - in is available from 18 hours to 70 minutes before flight . eligible flights for kiosks check - in are all flights departing from singapore except jeddah - bound flights are eligible for kiosk check - in .\nthe joint venture start - up between thailand\u2019s nok air and singapore\u2019s scoot is bullish on opportunities in the fast - growing thailand - china market . nokscoot already serves five destinations in mainland china , despite only having three aircraft .\nnokscoot currently focuses on destinations in north asia , and china in particular . it already flies to tianjin , shenyang , qingdao , nanjing , chongqing , tokyo and taipei , and will commence services to dalian on 23 september .\n\u201cnokscoot proudly introduces its cabin crew uniform . the minimalist design , applying vivid yellow and neat black colors , allows our cabin crew to perform duties comfortably . it also represents the airline in our own fun and cheerful way . \u201d\nat present ( as of 31 june 2016 ) , nokscoot\u2019s destinations include nanjing , qingdao , tianjin , shenyang , chongqing , taipei , singapore , osaka and tokyo . however , flying routes to osaka and tokyo operate by scoot .\nultimately there will be some impact on thai airways as nokscoot enters markets such as japan . but the flag carrier recognised it was better to have its own medium / long - haul lcc to compete against thai airasia x than not have one at all . nokscoot will be used to compete against airasia x while thai airways will focus on the top end of the market , similar to the model the group now uses domestically in which nok competes against thai airasia .\nnokscoot has not yet identified the seven additional 777s that are part of its revised business plan , and therefore does not have specific delivery dates . it is considering 777 - 200s that are coming out of the fleet of singapore airlines ( sia ) , as well as from other potential sources . all three of its existing 777 - 200s were previously operated by sia , which owns a 100 % stake in scoot and therefore an indirect 49 % stake in nokscoot .\ntop copyright photo : kok chwee k . c . sim / urltoken ( all others by nokscoot ) . ex - singapore airlines boeing 777 - 212 er hs - xba ( msn 28521 ) was delivered on november 23 , 2014 .\ninternational industry sources said nok air , thailand ' s second - largest lcc , will own 51 % of nokscoot , with scoot pte ltd , part of singapore airlines , owning 49 % , the thai statutory limit for foreign ownership .\nwhile nok does not have a strong brand outside thailand , nokscoot should be able to leverage scoot\u2019s brand in attracting inbound traffic from north asia . scoot already serves japan as well as china , south korea , hong kong and taiwan .\nbut expansion at nok and the launch of nokscoot will enable the thai airways group to keep up with airasia and the overall growth in the thailand market , which is also being driven by the launch of thai lion and thai vietjet .\nnokscoot deputy ceo , giam ming toh , has addressed the arrival of the new aircraft , stating that all incoming b737s will follow the same layout as this current 189 seat b737 - 800 with only economy class tickets seats on offer .\nthere were celebrations in the terminal at both ends of nokscoot\u2019s newest route between bangkok don mueang and tianjin which launched on 15 january . the carrier now serves a total of just four destinations , three in china and one in taiwan .\nmr patee believes the nokscoot product should be aligned with nok air . he points out that nok\u2019s product and service has helped build loyalty and enabled it to charge a premium compared to thai airasia . offering the same amenities on nokscoot could help the new carrier win customers , particularly in the outbound market ( as thais are much more familiar with the nok air product than foreigners ) , and provide a seamless service for passengers connecting onto domestic and short - haul international flights .\nnokscoot yesterday ( 11nov15 ) has confirmed planned service launch on bangkok don mueang \u2013 tianjin route , as it opened reservation for this 4 weekly flights . previously reported on airline route on 14oct15 , the airline will begin this service on 15jan16 .\nit will initially operate two or three boeing 777 - 200 wide - body aircraft sourced from scoot ' s fleet , although the aeroplanes will be repainted with nok air ' s distinctive colourful bird - like motif but carry the nokscoot name .\naustralia is also an important market for thai airways . while thai airways has given nok its support to pursue a joint venture with scoot , the two companies are independent and nokscoot will similarly be managed independently from thai airways and from sia .\n. higher utilisation is a key driver , as is the 100 % focus on china where nokscoot has experienced high demand , particularly during peak months . the fourth quarter is typically a peak period for thailand and the thailand - china market .\nnok air and nokscoot have jointly invested in the inter - airline ticket reservation system which was developed by air black box asia pacific ltd . the system offers a wider choice of destinations and flights and the connecting flights between the two airlines .\nno limit to number , and is only constrained by your total baggage allowance . you can purchase check - in baggage of nokscoot ( xw ) via online start from ; 20 kg , 25 kg , 30 kg , 35 kg , 40 kg\nnorth asia including japan is also an initial target market for thai airasia x . but mr patee sees enough demand to support multiple lccs along with full - services carriers . he expects nokscoot to serve multiple destinations in japan including tokyo and osaka .\nnok air\u2019s international focus will be on destinations within southeast asia ( excluding singapore ) and flights of less than four hours . with the exception of some potential destinations in southern china , nokscoot will have an opportunity to penetrate most of north asia .\n( scoot\u2019s sixth 777 - 200 was never reconfigured and does not have wi - fi . scoot has operated this aircraft since late 2013 in sia\u2019s original 293 - seat configuration . this aircraft however will be retrofitted in mar - 2015 as it has been leased by sia to nokscoot and will become the third aircraft in the nokscoot fleet . scoot is able to return this aircraft to sia by the end of feb - 2015 as it is being replaced by its new delivered 787 - 9 . )\nsources say management at both companies recently endorsed a basic agreement to establish nokscoot in thailand with the prime mission of taking on thai airasia x ( taax ) , a long - haul lcc being set up as the thai offshoot of airasia x bhd .\n. as nokscoot still has not been cleared to launch scheduled services to japan it has lined up charter commitments for about 60 additional flights over the next couple of months . all the charter flights already completed and planned are to tokyo and other japanese destinations .\nrevenue management systems ( rms ) is excited to announce that it has been selected to provide nokscoot , the joint venture airline between singaporean budget airline scoot and thai airline nok air , with its state - of - the - art revenue management , inventory control , and reporting tools . nokscoot has chosen airrm , the innovative revenue management software developed by rms to help it identify sales opportunities and maximize passenger revenues . the airrm software allows airlines to closely control pricing and analyze performance through a robust suite of features .\nnokscoot could also struggle in its first year or two of operations as it does not have the ideal aircraft type or product . but the initial phase is more about establishing a foothold than making a profit . it is an important strategic play for both shareholders .\nnokscoot in the week of 07feb16\u2019s oag schedules analyser update has filed proposed schedule for new service to china , which is also being displayed in gds\u2019 flifo ( flight information ) . the airline intends to operate bangkok don mueang \u2013 shenyang 3 times a week , effective 04apr16 .\nwhile bangkok - seoul may end up being the launch route for both taax and nokscoot , china and japan are the bigger markets . china is a bigger market overall but japan is at least for now a bigger potential market for thailand\u2019s emerging long - haul lcc sector .\nlcc capacity in the bangkok - seoul market has more than doubled over the last three years and will increase further as nokscoot enters . eastar jet and jeju currently operate two daily flights on the bangkok - seoul route while t\u2019way and jin air each operate one daily flight .\nnokscoot isn\u2019t just like any other run - of - the - mill low - cost carriers \u2013 we don\u2019t just provide low travel fares , we also provide an enjoyable flying experience . so our passengers never have to compromise on their experience when they are travelling with us .\npiya yodmani , nokscoot ' s chief executive officer , said in the statement :\npromptly , we will submit an application for japan ' s foreign air carrier permit to the japan civil aviation bureau . traffic flow between japan and thailand is growing continuously year by year .\nanother important factor is that most of china is within narrowbody range of bangkok while virtually all of japan can only be served economically with widebody aircraft . and as none of the japanese lccs currently operates widebody aircraft this leaves the bottom end of the market for nokscoot and taax .\nnokscoot has committed to leasing its initial three 777 - 200s from sia for five years but is aiming to phase out the type sooner . its preference is to not acquire additional 777s beyond the initial three aircraft and instead acquire a new - generation type as its fourth aircraft .\nvalue alliance members include australia\u2019s tigerair , the philippines\u2019 cebu pacific , south korea\u2019s jeju air , japan\u2019s vanilla air , thailand\u2019s nok air and nokscoot as well as singapore\u2019s scoot and tigerair . it allows travellers to book flights on up to eight low - cost airlines on one website .\nwelcome to bravofly , the internet site you can use to find all traditional and low cost airline flights as well as nokscoot flights . put our search engine to the test , you will be amazed by the different solutions nokscoot it offers you . at bravofly we know about our customers\u2019 needs and that\u2019s why we have provided filters that help you find the flight that suits you best from the dozens of nokscoot flights . as well as your searches , we at bravofly have tried to select the nokscoot flight offers you might be interested in . the philosophy is the always the same : the best possible quality corresponds to the lowest price . if you have a smartphone and want to be informed of your flight status wherever you are , download the bravofly app free of charge so that you can search for your low cost flights at any time wherever you are . if you want to keep up to date with offers on flights and the promotions that bravofly offers its customers , sign up for our newsletters or follow us on our social networks . if you are a frequent flyer , you will find our flight offers very interesting ."]}
{"id": 56008, "summary": [{"text": "viron transportation company or viron transit is a bus company servicing the ilocos region , philippines .", "topic": 29}, {"text": "the bus company is owned by millionaire santiago rondaris ' daughter .", "topic": 23}, {"text": "it formerly operated as far as the second district of ilocos sur but has started to operate as far as laoag city after the collapse of its related bus company times transit . ", "topic": 7}], "title": "viron transit", "paragraphs": ["viron transit ( viron transportation co . , inc ) is feeling blessed at viron shop .\nsee more of viron transit ( viron transportation co . , inc ) on facebook\nviron transit ( viron transportation co . , inc ) added 5 new photos .\nviron transit ( viron transportation co . , inc ) is on facebook . to connect with viron transit ( viron transportation co . , inc ) , join facebook today .\nviron transit ( viron transportation co . , inc ) is at viron transportation co . , inc . vigan city station .\n1981 1027 viron transit | from the times journal - oct . 27 1\u2026 | flickr\nyes . . drivers & conductors of viron transit are very accomodating & takes responsibility of their passengers . we\u2019ve been travelling for almost 30yrs to & fro ilocos sur and we never failed to take a viron bus .\nfrom manila : it ' s seven to ten hours ' drive along the scenic ilocos highway from manila to vigan . partas bus co . , dominion bus lines , viron transit , and st . joseph / aniceto transit have regular trips to vigan . bus lines like philippine rabbit bus line , farinas transit , maria de leon , florida , and rcj transit have regular trips plying the manila - laoag route , which passes by vigan .\nmayor heidee ganigan - chua announced last december 21 that the management of viron transit bus company has scheduled daily trips , after solid north bus company ceased its transport services in the town .\nseveral bus companies ply the route to the northwest luzon region . ilocos norte - bound buses are florida transport , farinas transit and maria de leon trans . partas trans , dominion bus lines , viron transit and aniceto bus line cater to ilocos sur passengers . ( note : partas also has buses to ilocos norte , but they still don\u2019t have restrooms . )\nwith viron vert ' s project the idea to pick up the optical structure of his carpets and transform it into a mural .\nfari\u00f1as transit company is one of the major philippines public transport companies connecting the luzon provinces to the national capital in manila .\nssc philippine bus listing . manila jam marikina auto line transportation co ( maltc ) nova taguig luzon south ab liner inc alps jac liner lucena lines n dela rosa line p & o transportation raymond rrcg transport philtranco ceres transport penafrancia bus cagsawa isarog bus lines greenstar express luzon north dagupan bus co . , inc . saulog transit victory liner five star bus santrans florida bus farinas trans partas rcj trans rcj lines philippine rabbit bus lines fermina express dominion bus lines viron transit candon bus lines dangwa tranco bataan transit baliwag transit autobus maria de leon german espiritu liner dalin genesis es transport aniceto ohayami kms vizcaya liner former operators pantranco bltb ( ? ) f franco trans times transit manny trans - sampaloc - tuguegarao / claveria cv express - sampaloc - tuguegarao / claveria / aparri super eva - sampaloc - tuguegarao emc - sampaloc - tuguegarao nelbusco\nvia baguio there are aircon and ordinary buses that regularly ply the baguio - vigan route . travel time is about three to five hours , depending on your departure time . fare is pegged around php360 . 00 as of this writing . fari\u00f1as via laoag partas ( 074 ) 444 - 8431 | direct viron transit\ni really hope viron will have their bus an air suspension , their existing suspension so as the likes of florida and partas . the suspension was something of an advantage for them ( partas ) because you can realls sleep while the bus is in motion , but viron trans is really safe to ride , i just hope all of their bus had the suspensions of partas .\nit was april 1 , 2012 when we departed through the deluxe bus of viron transit . originally , our trip is slated at 9 : 00pm but we were in the terminal already at 4pm so we decided to just take the 5 : 30pm trip bound to vigan . the bus is so comfortable , with foot board and good air dispenser . it has also wide aisle and good seats , perfect for long hours travel . during our trip , we had stop - overs somewhere in tarlac , in sison , pangasinan and viron terminal in la union .\nfyi viron closed at 11pm and opens at 4am , so for those of you wanted to send something thru viron take note of their timing to avoid any issues with them . they have no consideration even you arrive 5 mins after the said closing time and even if you are very far from their terminal , we are very frustrated with their service and their guards as they do not know how to deal with their customers . due to this incident , we will not make any future transactions with viron from now on . i recommend partas \u2018coz they have 24 hours excelent service .\nkudos to the two employee of viron ( driver & conductor ) who helped me to make way just to go home early this holidays . i may not knew your names but i . . .\nfari\u00f1as transit , a sole family proprietorship was founded by the late marcelo vallejos fari\u00f1as of vigan , ilocos sur together with his wife , the late rosa peralta luna of pasuquin , ilocos norte .\nssc philippine bus listing . manila jam marikina auto line transportation co ( maltc ) nova taguig dela rosa transit ( kamag - anak ng n dela rosa liner ) bbl trans green star express , inc . ( pacita complex - lawton ) don mariano transit corp cher transport / jkj express saint rose transit cign transport sampaguita pvp liner juaymah maureen transport jayross lucky seven worthy transport alabang / malanday / baclaran / naia metrolink jell transport g . liner green star ( cainta / taytay - quiapo ) rrcg transport mannrose transport vil 5000 the fort bus tsaka na ung iba pag nasa bahay na ako )\ntags : partas ptc trans co transit transport company bus corp . beep ! 8888 kwatro ocho nissan diesel suspension ja430san semi airsus air sus pe6 pe6 - t ndpc euro eurobus jonckeere jonckheere deauville markstopover markstopover _ 003\nmajor bus companies in manila ply the route going to san jose city along the pan - philippine highway . baliwag transit in cubao has buses that travel specifically to and from nueva ecija . bus companies going to san jose city\nhmm , good idea . . . although we may end up with having a very long list . . former operators pantranco bltb ( ? ) f franco trans times transit that ' s all i can add for now . . .\nvigan is at least eight ( 8 ) hours of land travel from manila . several bus lines serve the route including partas ( contact no : 725 - 1740 , 725 - 1256 , 725 - 7303 , 724 - 9820 ) , dominion bus , aniceto bus and viron transit that travel directly daily . meanwhile , florida bus line ( contact no : 731 - 4473 , 781 - 5894 ) , baliwag ( contact no : 524 - 7111 , 525 - 1067 , 525 - 3064 , 525 - 6769 , 525 - 2338 , 525 - 2294 ) , fari\u00f1as ( contact no : 743 - 8582 ) , maria de leon bus lines , rcj bus lines and f . franco transit have daily trips to laoag , passing by vigan . the trip is via north luzon expressway and manila north road passing through the provinces of bulacan , pampanga , tarlac , pangasinan and la union .\nboth are notorious for either not renewing their domain or not updating info on a regular basis . there are exceptions though such as victory liner , bataan transit and ocean jet who at least keep their websites online . i ' m amazed though how ceres liner do not have a site especially with their network .\njac liner inc . is one of the largest bus companies in the philippines serving the riding public en route to southern tagalog provinces which includes key destinations in the provinces of laguna , batangas , quezon , marinduque and northern luzon ( which is now operated by solid north transit inc . , a new subsidiary company ) .\nimage hosted on flickr this photo was taken on february 26 , 1986 . metro manila transit corporation ( mmtc ) leyland atlantean an68 / 2l nvj - 906 ( fleet no 274 ) on senator gil puyat avenue , manila , philippines . the above photo belongs to : express000 ' s photostream see also : buses in the philippines\nd . m . transit ? image hosted on flickr demetrio munoz ( dm ) bus co m . a . n nyu - 407 ( fleet no 872 ) and ( fleet no 371 ) on senator gil puyat avenue , pasay , manila , philippines . photo taken on february , 1986 . the above photo belongs to : express000 ' s photostream\nthe company was founded from the remnants of the former times transit transportation co . , inherited from his parents by millionaire philanthropist santiago rondaris ( timoteo and estelita rondaris\u2014where the name\ntimes\ncame from ) , which was founded in the 1960s . ( rondaris also once operated the shooting star freight service alongside times to answer the freight - moving needs of ilocos sur . )\ntimes ' terminal , refueling stop , employees ' dormitory , and mini - garage in bantay , ilocos sur , which is along the national highway , which formerly housed one of the most modern garages in the province , is now shut down and is currently occupied by food establishments ( after its gasoline station ceased operations ten or so years after the company shut down ) . it still looks much like it was in its heyday . it is located across the street from where gmw transit parks its buses in vigan city .\nbuses bound for ilocos sur often do not have a comfort room inside the bus , with the exception of dominion . aniceto remains to be the cheapest , with its fare to vigan being just p400 . partas is the most expensive at p680 . viron has a very uncomfortable seat , which was covered in plastic hence making you slide when the bus goes into a full stop . buses bound for ilocos norte generally have more comfortable seating and even have restrooms inside them as long as you take the deluxe bus . upgrade to the super deluxe bus and you get wider seats , with only three seats in every row .\nviron has trips to tayug ( pangasinan ) , san fernando ( la union ) , abra , narvacan and vigan ( ilocos sur ) . they follow a strict time table to ensure their drivers do not go overspeeding and to ensure their buses arrive on time . i suggest you arrive at their terminal early ( in edsa , cubao and dapitan , manila ) during peak season for there are a lot of ilocanos taking their buses during peak seasons . we\u2019ve been taking this bus company whenever we go vacations to our province in la union . we and a lot of ilocanos trust this bus company to bring us safely to our destinations .\nas times transit , it operated mostly international harvester buses ( and two wreckers ) with the white , green and red livery with illuminated logo on the roof , and a few buses with a green and white paint scheme , with superior coach bodies built under license by manila motor works . it had terminals along its route , from laoag city in ilocos norte to manila , and to bangued , abra and baguio city . it was also known for its then - unique express buses , based on an international - harvester bus platform and with superior coach\nplaxton - bustler\nbodies built under license by manila motor works . it was also known for its terminal at the southern end of quezon avenue in its northern headquarters in vigan with the flashy sign , which was the first and only of its kind back then .\nsoftware development and data analysis services : java , perl , python , hadoop , scala , etc .\ndirector : pavel reich . registered in england and wales with company no . 07151180 . registered office : unit 11 hove business centre , fonthill road , hove , east sussex , bn3 6ha .\n1209 dapitan street , corner ( 7 , 001 . 99 mi ) manila , philippines 1108\nlilimitahan na ng mmda ang biyahe ng mga provincial bus sa edsa bilang solusyon sa matinding trapik dahil sa mga ginagawang kalsada .\nit looks like you may be having problems playing this video . if so , please try restarting your browser .\nlilimitahan na ng mmda ang biyahe ng mga provincial bus sa edsa bilang solusyon sa matinding trapik dahil sa mga ginagawang kalsada . pero ngayon pa lang , umaalm\na na ang ilang commuter at tsuper . tinutukan ' yan ni jamie santos sa 24 oras weekend .\nsa mga kapuso abroad , tumutok o mag - subscribe sa gma pinoy tv , gma life tv , at gma news tv international para sa iba pang mga balita .\nhtml public\n- / / wapforum / / dtd xhtml mobile 1 . 0 / / en\nurltoken\ni dislike the fact that the management did not allow its passengers to book their tickets in advance , resulting to the influx of irate byaheros . . .\npaid and reserved seats ( 39 - 40 ) but we were asked to sit somewhere else because they gave the seats to two other riders .\nwrite a short note about what you liked , what to order , or other helpful advice for visitors .\nmake sure your information is up to date . plus use our free tools to find new customers .\nwe use the latest and greatest technology available to provide the best possible web experience . please enable javascript in your browser settings to continue .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 strict / / en\nurltoken\nasingan - good news to the residents of asingan and san manuel towns as there is now a daily transportation service going to metro manila without going to carmen , rosales to get a ride .\nchua said the new transport service is of great help to the people of san manuel and this town .\n\u201d there\u2019s no need for the townspeople to go to carmen ( rosales ) to get a ride to go to metro manila . the bus service will cut short the travel time of the people and makes it more comfortable for commuters . agricultural products here could easily be transported also to the metropolis , \u201d chua said .\nthere are three daily schedules of trip from asingan to manila ( cubao ) - 3 : 30 am , 8 : 00 am and 1 : 30 pm while there are two daily schedules of trip from manila ( cubao ) to asingan / san manuel - 8 : 00 am ( cubao to asingan ) and 6 : 00 pm ( manila to asingan / san manuel ) .\nmeanwhile , mayor chua led the awarding of prizes last december 22 to the winners of the \u201cbelen , parol and christmas around the world theme , \u201d , which was participated in by the local government units\u2019 offices .\nchua thanked and congratulated the participants of the said contest and assured them to continue the event annually .\nenter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email .\nprivacy & cookies : this site uses cookies . by continuing to use this website , you agree to their use . to find out more , including how to control cookies , see here : cookie policy\nplease drop your email address so we can inform you when this service becomes available . happy trip . .\npost kayo ng pics related sa dominion bus lines . salamat ! operator : mencorp , inc .\npost kayo ng pics related sa dominion bus lines . salamat ! operator : mencorp , inc . cancel done\ndominion bus lines is a bus transportation company in the philippines . it operates a 24 / 7 service for passengers and freight ( known as\nwaybill\n) between metro manila and northwest luzon ( the ilocos corridor ) .\ncurrently , dominion bus lines utilizes mercedes benz , mitsubishi fuso , and hino buses - some of which are repowered with a new engine , mostly by cummins power engine ( former assets of times ) , with a supplanting of king long buses .\nthe principal provincial terminals are at laoag city ( ilocos norte ) , vigan city ( ilocos sur ) , bangued ( abra ) , and san fernando ( la union ) .\nthe building construction is from the 60s , the period of modernism in the gdr .\nit is built around a central wall which serves as a canvas for artists .\nin order to achieve this he designed a complex geometrical drawing in analogy to the patterns of the carpets which was then digitally printed on paper and hung up on the whole area of \u200b\u200bthe wall .\nthus he created a stationary piece which reflects the architecture and the history of the space while retaining a strong creative self - sufficient pictorial element of the location .\nthe province of ilocos sur is located along the western coast of northern luzon . it is bounded by ilocos norte in the north , abra in the northeast , mt . province in the east , benguet in the southeast , la union in the south and the luzon sea and lingayen gulf in the west . the province falls within latitudes 16\u00b0 40\u2019 to 17\u00b0 54\u2019 north and longitudes 120\u00b0 20\u2019 to 120\u00b0 56\u2019 east . vigan city , the provincial capital is approximately 408 kilometers by road from manila , 139 kilometers north of san fernando city , and 80 kilometers south of laoag city .\nilocos sur has an area of 2 , 579 . 60 square kilometers occupying about 20 . 10 percent of the total land area of the ilocos region . among the municipalities , quirino and cervantes have the largest area covering about 18 . 30 percent of the total provincial area , while sta . catalina and san vicente occupy the smallest area of only 28 . 60 sq . km . or 1 . 10 percent of the total provincial area .\nprincipal dialect of the province is ilocano representing about 95 % of the total population of 658 , 587 in 2010 . other dialects / languages spoken in the province include tagalog , pangasinense , visaya , chinese , english , kankanai , tinggian , and muslim .\nchristianity is widely spread in the province . approximately 85 percent of the total population professes roman catholicism , the prevailing religion in the province . the remaining percentage of the population professes to protestantism , buddhism , iglesia ni cristo , aglipayan , islamism , jehovah\u2019s witnesses , seventh day adventists and born again christians .\nto go to other municipalities , towns or nearby provinces , you can take buses , mini - buses or jeepneys . tricycles are also widely available around the province . calesas , or horse - drawn carriages , are a popular icon in ilocos sur . rent - a - van : if you wish to drive on your own in exploring ilocos sur , there is good list of accredited van or car owners which offer car rental services .\nthere is one airport in the province located at mindoro , vigan city that is only opened for chartered flights , but there is a proposal for its upgrading and improvement . there are two sub - ports in the province located at salomague , cabugao and sulvec , narvacan .\nthe philippine information agency is the official public information arm of the government of the republic of the philippines . it is an attached unit of the presidential communications operations office ( pcoo ) . the pia works with the office of the president , national government agencies , and other public sector entities in communicating their programs , projects , and services to the filipino people . the agency has a regional office in all 16 regions and has an information center in 78 provinces across the philippines .\nplaces allows you to see where your friends are and share your location in the real world . when you use places , you ' ll be able to see if any of your friends are currently checked in nearby and connect with them easily . you can check into nearby places to tell your friends where you are , tag your friends in the places you visit , and view comments your friends have made about the places you visit . use places to experience connecting with people on facebook in a completely new way .\nthe bus company was named after federico luna fari\u00f1as , sr . , which is believed to be one of the strongest political clans in ilocos norte .\nfour years before the outbreak of the second world war in december 1941 , marcello v . fari\u00f1as died and the management of the business fell in the shoulders of his wife and his two grown up sons constate and federico .\nthis article is issued from wikipedia - version of the 10 / 1 / 2015 . the text is available under the creative commons attribution / share alike but additional terms may apply for the media files .\nvigan is in northern luzon and the spanish colonial influence in its local architecture and old - world charm make it a unique city in the philippines .\nbest time to walk the cobbled streets is probably in the 90 minutes before dawn when the poisonous fug from two stroke engines has subsided and you can appreciate its remarkable state of preservation without being deafened and jostled .\nin pre - colonial times , vigan was an important trading post for chinese junks , trading gold , beeswax , and other products from the central cordilleras for exotic asian goods . many chinese traders settled in the mestizo district , marrying locals and starting new bloodlines .\nvigan was captured and settled by the spanish in 1572 , and grew to become a centre of spanish political and religious power in the north of luzon . in 1758 vigan became the seat of the diocese of nueva segovia .\ninterestingly the town was also a hotbed of anti - spanish politics . diego silang was perhaps the most notable resistance leader , but was assassinated by his friends ( on commission from the spanish ) in may 1763 . undeterred , silang ' s wife , maria josefa gabriela silang , assumed leadership of the uprising but was later captured by the spanish and publicly hanged in on september 20 , 1763 .\nlocal legend has it that vigan got its name from a simple communication breakdown . a spaniard walking along the metizo river apparently met a local and asked which the city ' s name . not understanding what he was being asked , but seeing that the spaniard seemed to be pointing to a tree , replied\nbigaa apo\n( a giant taro plant that was common in the area ) . it is from the word\nbigaa\nthat vigan is said to have derived its name .\nvigan is a relatively small city with two hearts : the recreational and shopping area around the adjacent plaza salcedo and plaza burgos in the north , and the commercial centre around the public market in the south . the mestizo district is focused along plaridel and mena crisologo streets , running south from plaza burgos towards the cemetery .\nthere is a helpful and friendly provincial tourist information office south west of plaza burgos ( next to cafe leona ) that can dispense information on vigan and the rest of ilocos sur . banks with atms accepting foreign credit cards are located around the recreational and shopping areas and at quezon avenue , as are internet cafes with access that charge \u20b120 per hour . some restaurants offer wi - fi access .\nfrom the mountain province ( bontoc , sagada ) and ifugao ( banaue ) : after reaching bontoc from sagada or banaue , take a minivan or jeepney ( say the 7 : 30 am ) to bontoc ( \u20b150 , 1 hour ) and from there take a minivan ( say the 9 : 30 am ) to cervantes ( \u20b150 , 1 hour ) where you can catch a minivan ( say the 2 pm departure ) over the bessang pass to bitalag ( \u20b1150 , 2 hours ) , which is a few kilometres north of tagudin on the llocos highway . from here you can catch a partas or dominion bus north to vigan ( \u20b1179 , 2 hours ) or south to san fernando ( la union ) .\ninterisland airlines [ 7 ] flies to mindoro airport [ 8 ] , also known as vigan airport , the airport serving the general area of vigan city . alternately , you could go to laoag ' s airport ( 1 . 5 hours by car ) , the laoag international airport . cebu pacific and philippine airlines fly daily from manila to laoag .\na fun throwback to colonial days are the calesa horse - drawn carriages that still clip - clop through vigan ' s streets . rates for calesa rides should be the same as those for the many tricycles ( \u20b18 - 10 within the city limits ) that will undoubtedly by vying for your custom . but you could also hire a private calesa for around \u20b1150 per hour . unless you ' re absolutely sure you have a tour guide that will give you in depth information about the sites you ' re visiting , a whole day calesa adventure for about \u20b11000 ( roughly 6 - 7 hours ) would be advisable . you can take your time visiting the sites and not being rushed by a guide , as well as picking and choosing the areas you want to visit .\nthe mestizo district offers a wonderful glimpse into the philippines ' colonial past . the ancestral houses were mostly built by chinese traders using a mixture of local , asian and spanish architectural styles . movie fans recognize the streets from the movie born on the fourth of july . if someone looks closely , there are still evidence left from the shooting , e . g . signs in spanish but hastily and thinly painted over with white paint .\njust adjacent to the cathedral is the archbishop ' s residence , which dates back to the spanish era - - the oldest archbishop ' s residence still in use in the philippines .\njust below the archbishop ' s residence is govantes dike , which was once a docking place for watercraft . nowadays it is a boating lagoon .\nplaza salcedo west of the cathedral features a 17th century monument to juan de salcedo , and was also the site of resistance leader gabriela silang ' s public hanging in 1763 .\nplaza burgos is a favourite hang out for locals . it is also used for staging major public events . it has also food stalls selling native snacks , notably the empanada , a turnover with spanish origins ; and the sinanglao , which is a beef hotpot made with beef offals .\nthe philippine national museum - vigan is composed of what used to be the home of father jose burgos and the former ilocos sur provincial jail , where the philippines ' first ilocano president , the late pres . elpidio quirino , was born . it houses ilocano artifacts , weapons , kitchen utensils , basketry , costumes , jewellery and burgos memorabilia . there are also some dioramas showing important events in the history of ilocos sur , and a mini library .\nthe crisologo museum used to be the home of the late congressman floro crisologo and wife carmeling , former governor of ilocos sur . it contains memorabilia of the late congressman .\nthe syquia mansion used to be the vigan residence of president elpidio quirino . there are memorabilia inside the residence , which includes a campaign portrait of quirino .\nwatch the nightly water fountain show at plaza salcedo ( depending on the weather ) .\nvisit baluarte , the governor ' s fortress . it also features a mini zoo with exotic animals and you can get a free ride with the small horses . this is not recommended for western people due to the poor living conditions of the animals . there is also an african gallery which features stuffed animals that have been shot by the governor , including an elephant , along with pictures of the governor with the killed animal .\ntry your hand at pottery . vigan ' s pagburnayan makes burnay jars which are made of clay kneaded by carabao and fire - blasted in a huge kiln .\nride a kalesa , a horse - drawn carriage , around vigan and the surrounding towns .\nvisit st . augustine church in nearby bantay and climb up its belfry to get a breath - taking view of the town .\njoin the kannawidan , viva vigan - binatbatan , semana santa ( holy week ) , and raniag festivals when it happens . the kannawidan festival happens right after the city fiesta ( around the last week of january to the first week of february ) ; the viva vigan - binatbatan festival of the arts is held in may ; and the raniag festival happens during the week of halloween .\ntry the heritage river tour , with its main base at celedonia garden in beddeng laud .\nthere are dozens of antique and souvenir shops dotted about the city , particularly on crisologo and plaridel streets in the mestizo district . although some of the antiques are only reproductions , you ' ll still enjoy browsing odd items , religious paraphernalia ( look out for the toddler jesus figurines ) and some unique foods . you can also buy hand - rolled cigars , sold in packs of three .\nyou can buy native handwoven abel cloth at the vigan public market , as well as delicacies like longganisa ( native pork sausages ) and bagnet ( deep - fried crispy pork ) at its meat section .\nyou can also go to the san ildefonso area and buy basi ( sugarcane wine ) or duhat wine .\nnobody should leave vigan without tasting their empanada . it is a different concoction from the flour - based empanada that one usually knows .\nroyal bibingka is very popular at tongson ' s royal bibingka , # 8 florentino st . , vigan city - - just across the street from plaza burgos .\nalso , one should have a try of the vigan longganisa which is spicy unlike its pampanga counterpart which is sweetish .\nthere is also a delicacy called tinubong , a sticky sweet rice cake that ' s sold in bamboo tubes , and you have to break the bamboo ( you can smash it against a concrete wall or use a knife to split it ) to eat the sticky sweet rice inside . ( caution : split bamboo is sharp at the edges . ) they are usually sold in the heritage village in bundles of three to five .\nfried tasty corn ( cornick ) can also be bought in the various stalls . it comes plain or flavoured .\nnative sugar is also made in surrounding towns and barangays of vigan . however , they are in the form of tagapulot ( molasses ) and balikutsa ( a hard gray - colored sugar concoction shaped into scrolls ) .\ntry the basi , a local\nwine\n( native rum ) made from sugarcane .\nif you ' re looking for cheap accommodation in vigan , there are plenty of transient rooms on liberation blvd . the cheapest ones ( \u20b1300 per person as of nov 2017 ) are past the river ( san julian sur neighbourhood ) .\ncasa rica hotel , 88 quirino blvd cnr calle abaya , \u260e + 63 77 674 - 0591 ( [ email protected ] )\nopened in 2013 .\ncordillera inn , crisologo st . , ( 077 ) - 722 - 2727 .\nall rooms in ciudad fernandina hotel are equipped with safe , cable television , air conditioning , electronic door lock , hot and cold shower . some of its facilities are restaurant , bar and function room .\nel juliana hotel , 5 liberation blvd . cor quirino blvd . , ( 077 ) - 722 - 2994 / 09123508350\na hotel set in and around an ancestral home . it is the only twin ancestral house with a courtyard and romantic ruins , where old touches like furnishings and memorabilia from another era perfectly complement the comfortable modern day amenities for sleeping or unwinding . tour packages available . affiliated with gordion travel and tours .\ngrandpa ' s inn , 1 bonifacio st cnr quirino blvd \u260e + 63 77 722 - 2118 , fax : + 63 77 722 - 1446 ; ( [ email protected ] ) from \u20b12500 en suite , air - con , cable tv and wi - fi . ( feb 2015 ) ) charming old residence and also one of the cheapest options in town . the downstairs restaurant serves good food ( from \u20b160 ) and even espresso ( \u20b140 ) .\ntheir air - conditioned rooms are very spacious . they have an elegant restaurant serving superb local and international cuisine .\nmom ' s courtyard , bongtolan , ( 077 ) - 722 - 2105 .\nr . f . anicieto mansion hotel , near plaza burgos , ( 077 ) - 722 - 2383 / fax : 722 - 2384 .\nsocio - pastoral center , besides the archbishop palace - go through the main gate and ask . it is literally inside the palace on the courtyard . you can ' t beat the location nor the price . it ' s simple , but clean . you get a bed for 300 pesos a night ( 06 / 2017 ) . rooms have two beds a fan and a small table . that ' s all . common showers . nice staff . recommended . ( 077 ) - 722 - 1442 .\nbasic hotel in an old colonial house with old - style wooden floors and furniture . the rooms are very basic but acceptable . at 500 php for double , this is one of the few budget option . no food , breakfast or whatever .\nactually more like a house than a typical hotel , the owners decided to keep the house like how it was during the time of their ancestors , except that with the modern comforts of air - conditioning , cable tv , and en suite toilet and bath have been installed . there are only six rooms or one room of each type . the rooms on the ground floor used to be storage areas for harvest from the farms until they were converted into dormitory rooms to accommodate bigger groups . wi - fi zone\nhotel luna - along v . delos reyes st . it has a museum inside the premises .\nhas clean a / c double rooms with own bathroom and cable tv has clean a / c double rooms with own bathroom and cable tv . free wifi .\n3 . head east from vigan ( or anywhere in ilocos ) to the mountain province ( bontoc , sagada ) and ifugao ( banaue ) . this can be undertaken either by swinging south via baguio ( which is longer by 4 to 5 hours ) or by taking the following route ( which is sealed all the way ) :\ntake an early bus from vigan south ( 2 hours , \u20b1179 ) towards san fernando ( la union ) and tell the driver you want to get off at bitalag ( \u20b1150 ) , which is a few kilometres north of tagudin . as you approach bitalag you will seen a road sign for a turnoff to bessang pass .\ntake a minivan from bitalag to cervantes ( \u20b1150 , 2 hours ) . these first start departing between 7 to 8 am the minivans run roughly every three hours until 5 pm , but this strongly depends on the number of people travelling . the minivans are located on the other side of the t - junction beside the new crossing hardware shop . there are public restrooms at bitalag . the route takes you on a winding picturesque road ( subject to landslides ) through the bessang pass national park .\nfrom cervantes take a minivan or jeepney ( which passes over the alulung bridge which opened in march 2013 , 35 years after construction commenced ) either direct to bontoc or there is no direct service then to bauko ( \u20b170 , 1 hour ) and then another from there to bontoc ( \u20b150 , 1 hour ) . another route between cervantes and bontoc is via abatan , but this is longer . if you are going onto sagada , ask the driver as you approach bontoc to let you off at the turn - off to sagada and flag down a sagada bound jeepney . this avoids going all the way into bontoc .\nyou can easily make this trip in a day and you arrive before sunset in sagada . the other alternative is to overnight in cervantes where there are a couple of accommodation options .\nthis is a usable article . it has information for getting in as well as some complete entries for restaurants and hotels . an adventurous person could use this article , but please plunge forward and help it grow !\nthis page was last edited on 26 may 2018 , at 08 : 53 .\ntext is available under creative commons attribution - sharealike 3 . 0 , images are available under various licenses , see each image for details .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nas a general reminder , please respect others and respect copyrights . go here to familiarize yourself with our posting policy .\nperhaps we could make it a project . i will start a list , people can cut and paste the most up to date and then add more and repost it . will start a basic one next , but will need to get through my shots to fill in gaps . i have mostly been south of manila .\nhmm , good idea . . . although we may end up with having a very long list . .\nwho was the operator of the defunct kapalaran bus line ? they used to have a route to sta . cruz , laguna before .\ndemetrio munoz ( dm ) bus co m . a . n nyu - 407 ( fleet no 872 ) and ( fleet no 371 ) on senator gil puyat avenue , pasay , manila , philippines .\n_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _\nif everyone is thinking alike , then no one is thinking .\n\u0097 benjamin franklin\nsa infanta quezon nahulog sa bangin yung bus ng kbl ( no . 1001 )\niisa pa lang naman yata ang cng station kasi hindi pa ganun kalaki ang demand for cng ( if i am not mistaken , 10 + lang yata ang pinoy cng bus na meron ngayon ) peor once lumaki ang demand for it , madagdagan siguro ang cng stations ng shell and other energy companies na involved sa cng production .\nthere are around 60 cng buses right now , but with shell operating the daughter station , lahat na yata ng palusot binigay na nila : out of the 60 ngayun , nasa 20 palang ang nakakargahan everyday .\nbus operators can meet the 200 buses na requirement , but here ' s a classic case of a chicken and egg thing . .\ni think the limjuco clan operates kapalaran bus line . sta cruz laguna ~ lawton lawton ~ siniloan manila ~ infanta ( quezon ) sa infanta quezon nahulog sa bangin yung bus ng kbl ( no . 1001 )\nthe richest city . . . city of new horizons . . . best city . . . city of stars\nsa cagsawa ako lagi sakay pag punta bicol dati philtranco . may tanda pa nga ako ama trans ? i dunno kung ano na name nito ngayon .\nthis is what i have wanted all along . hope it all comes true and manila finally gets a reliable , co - ordinated and safe bus service .\nparang jac liner ang livery nila . jac liner meron din wifi on board .\nnako pag dumami to mas tatangkilikin ito keysa mag ac na fivestar at fermina . . .\nwhat the government should do is impound the colorum buses , not just issue them tcts . take them off metro manila streets for good ! they will continue to violate the traffic rules because the fines are minimal ( just a few hundred pesos vs . thousands in income per day for each bus ) . that is one reason why enforcement lacks balls , the violators brazenly continue their wrongdoings .\nlook at buendia . not much traffic , the asphalt looks relatively new , and there are not that many jaywalkers . see the deterioration over the last 24 years ?\nback then , riding a bus was still a breeze . average speeds in the metropolis were much faster , commuters didn ' t always have to fight for space , and if the private buses went on strike , there was always the mmtc to pick up the slack . and there was minimal pollution compared to today so open air buses weren ' t as bad as they are right now .\nwow ! 65 centavos ! wasn ' t this the cost of a bottle of 12 oz . softdrinks back then ? if you follow the price increases , softdrinks cost more than p10 nowadays . but bus fares haven ' t gone up as fast ( minimum is p7 ) . . . so maybe they should be allowed to increase fares a bit provided these are used to improve their rides so as not to be polluters .\npowered by vbulletin\u00ae version 3 . 8 . 11 beta 4 copyright \u00a92000 - 2018 , vbulletin solutions inc .\nvbulletin security provided by vbsecurity v2 . 2 . 2 ( pro ) - vbulletin mods & addons copyright \u00a9 2018 dragonbyte technologies ltd . vbulletin optimisation provided by vb optimise ( pro ) - vbulletin mods & addons copyright \u00a9 2018 dragonbyte technologies ltd . feedback buttons provided by advanced post thanks / like ( pro ) - vbulletin mods & addons copyright \u00a9 2018 dragonbyte technologies ltd . skyscrapercity \u2606 in urbanity we trust \u2606 about us\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nelavil tours phils . inc . fleet no : 3688 bus manufacturer : pilipinas hino inc . ( philippines ) bus model : hino rk raymond transportation fleet no : 7008 bus manufacturer : filipinas daewoo industries corp . ( philippines ) bus model : fdic spider series shot taken : araneta center bus terminal ( acbt ) , alimall , cubao , quezon city\nfermina express fleet no : 0738 bus manufacturer : almazora motors corporation ( philippines ) bus model : amc am11 city star shot taken : new york st . cor . denver st . , cubao , quezon city\npolaroid t1232 \u2014 1 / 79s \u0192 / 3 iso 50 at 6 . 2 mm\nvictory liner inc . fleet no : 1712 bus manufacturer : santarosa motor works inc . ( philippines ) bus model : sr sdx shot taken : olongapo - bugallon road , olongapo city , zambales\njac liner inc . fleet no : 158 bus manufacturer : auto bus transport industries inc . ( philippines ) bus model : abtii orbit series\nyutong based landau\nshot taken : daang maharlika , sariaya , quezon province\ntags : jli jac liner inc incorporated 158 abtii auto bus antipolo trans transport industry industries orbit series yutong landau inspired base based former santarosa santa rosa sr sta . akr pe6 nissan nd ud diesel rb31s de luxe 2x1 seating config express limited stop ayala lrt markstopover markstopover _ 003\nall photos , videos and captions are the property of their respective authors . while fluidr uses the flickr api it is not endorsed by flickr or yahoo . copyright \u00a9 2009 - 2013 fluidr . com . all rights reserved .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 0 transitional / / en\nmabuhay ! it means\nwelcome !\nin philippines . and here , you truly are . on tourism philippines guide , you ' ll find friendly unbiased updated travel information for touring philippines , what to see and what to avoid . more [ + ]\npktan is fascinated with this beautiful , complicated country . he loves advising travellers to philippines and have developed this site to share all his knowledge of philippines with everyone . learn more about me [ + ]\ntourism philippines thrives on the knowledge of the community . got a tip , photo or even a guide on a place you been to in philippines ? we will love to hear from you !\ntourism philippines thrives on the knowledge of the community . interested in contributing to tourism philippines ? help share knowledge for the benefit of all !\nlist of bus companies with links to info , scheds , fares etc . - philippines message board - tripadvisor\nwe noticed that you ' re using an unsupported browser . the tripadvisor website may not display properly . we support the following browsers :\nlist of bus companies with links to info , scheds , fares etc . - philippines forum\nsome have more info than others and certain companies such as philippine rabbit have been omitted from the list due to them not having any info available online . do note that schedules and fares can change at any time .\nmost operate out of manila although i ' ve managed to find info for ceres liner and a few in mindanao .\nre : list of bus companies with links to info , scheds , fares etc .\ngood list and thanks for compiling dubson . iv ' e added this to the faqs to the right for easy reference .\nbe aware that many bus companies do not update their websites so schedules may not be correct .\nalso be aware that even when the bus has a scheduled departure time , many will wait until they have sufficient passengers to make the journey cost effective .\nat least the schedule at urltoken would be updated as they are selling bus tickets online . for the rest , i will heed with what fsrp01 said .\nthe ceres liner facebook pages appear to be unofficial . they lack swathes of information . frequencies can often be very good : half hourly in many cases , and some routes such as south of cebu operate 24 hours a day , through at 0200 hours there may only be an hourly bus .\nuseful information , but bus companies change all the time with ones closing and others opening up their business . as said above the schedules are sometimes not adhered to , so betetr call bus company ahead of time to make sure that the bus you intend to catch is actually running .\nyep . definitely don ' t take everything for gospel especially the facebook links , but saying that , it ' s better to have some info than none at all . contact details ( if you can get through ) , routes , fares and frequency of buses do help to an extent .\ni had a travel website five years ago and know full well what a futile experience it was trying to gather accurate up - to - date info on travel companies in the philippines , and this is one of the reasons why i discontinued it . the ferry companies can be just as bad .\nyou ' ve just reminded me that i forgot to post the links to bus firms in . . . . . . . palawan .\nno info on roro that i can find although i have used them myself and from memory buses to and from el nido and pp depart every two hours and cost p290 .\nis there a new outfit that have started up too ? i seem to recall someone mentioned it not so long ago .\nwhilst the links may not always be up to date its nonetheless a useful tool for travellers to give them some information .\ndubson i think you mean uhop < < urltoken > > but i really havent heard anything about them in this forum . i suspect that they dont operate anymore .\njust googled the name and i can ' t find anything relating to palawan apart from when they started up a year ago .\n* tripadvisor llc is not a booking agent and does not charge any service fees to users of our site . . . (\ntripadvisor llc is not responsible for content on external web sites . taxes , fees not included for deals content .\nmost operate out of manila although i ' ve managed to find info for ceres liner and a few in mindanao .\ni had a travel website five years ago and know full well what a futile experience it was trying to gather accurate up - to - date info on travel companies in the philippines , and this is one of the reasons why i discontinued it . the ferry companies can be just as bad .\nyou ' ve just reminded me that i forgot to post the links to bus firms in . . . . . . . palawan .\ntravel back to colonial philippines in vigan , the capital city of ilocos sur and one of the very few remaining hispanic towns in the country .\nestablished in the 16th century as villa fernandina , vigan is endowed with its timeless and well preserved beauty . it portrays an spanish - era philippines with its cobblestone streets , horse - drawn carriages called\u201d calesa \u201c , ancestral houses and old structures that have survived the war and stood the test of time .\nundoubtedly , vigan has successfully preserved its heritage , getting the nod of unesco for inclusion in the prestigious world heritage site list in 1999 as a best - preserved example of a planned spanish colonial town in asia ."]}
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\u201d\nreliv ultrim - plus is designed as a meal replacement ( for a maximum of two meals per day ) for use in a weight loss program . reliv ultrim - plus is only sold in canada and mexico . reliv ultrim - plus is no longer available in our other markets due to the introduction of our slimplicity meal replacement product .\nbusiness loan agreement dated september 30 , 2015 among reliv international , inc . , reliv , inc . , reliv world corporation , and sl technology , inc . , as borrowers and enterprise bank & trust ( incorporated by reference to exhibit 10 . 3 to the form 10 - q of the registrant filed november 13 , 2015 ) .\ndiscover what reliv nutrition could mean for you through these real - life stories of improved health and changed lives .\nfor those seeking to have product discount or wanting to help others enjoy the \u201creliv difference\u201d , you may join as a member or to explore the benefits of reliv\u2019s flexible income opportunity and work around your current commitments , or to build a full - time career . you will find that there\u2019s nothing quite like the reliv global home business opportunity .\nstep 2 \u2026 go beyond basic nutrition with reliv\u2019s line of targeted solutions . from joint health to children\u2019s nutrition , reliv offers many health supplements specially designed to meet your individual needs . tailor the program that\u2019s just right for you .\nbut the science behind reliv nutrition is anything but simple . every reliv product brings together advanced research , leading - edge manufacturing and laboratory technologies , and rigorous scientific testing to create uniquely effective formulas unlike any others in the industry .\npromissory note ( term loan ) dated september 30 , 2015 among reliv international , inc . , reliv , inc . , reliv world corporation , and sl technology , inc . , as borrowers and enterprise bank & trust ( incorporated by reference to exhibit 10 . 1 to the form 10 - q of the registrant filed november 13 , 2015 ) .\neffective . ingredients undergo stringent purity testing before and after going into reliv classic to deliver superior potency in every can .\nproven effective : study shown that daily regimen of reliv classic\u00ae and innergize ! may help reduce fatigue in cancer patients .\npromissory note ( revolving credit facility ) dated september 30 , 2015 among reliv international , inc . , reliv , inc . , reliv world corporation , and sl technology , inc . , as borrowers and enterprise bank & trust ( incorporated by reference to exhibit 10 . 2 to the form 10 - q of the registrant filed november 13 , 2015 ) .\nstudy shows potential of reliv now\u00ae + lunarich x to support weight loss , heart health and metabolic wellness . view study .\ncopyright \u00a9 2018 reliv international all rights reserved . reliv international sdn . bhd . no . 04 - f14 - 1 , saujana biz point , jalan bidara 6 / 1 , saujana utama 3 , bandar saujana utama , 47000 sungai buloh , selangor\nreliv delivers to 16 countries : us , canada , mexico , uk , ireland , france , germany , austria , netherlands , philippines , singapore , malaysia , indonesia , australia , new zealand . pls go to order reliv products for order details .\nreliv\u2019s scientific advisory board consists of renowned experts in both medical and nutritional science . board members review research , provide feedback on specific ingredients , and recommend enhancements to reliv formulas . in addition , the scientific advisory board assists reliv in identifying clinical studies conducted by university - based researchers , research firms and interested private physicians to examine the efficacy of key nutrients used in their formulations .\ni am sure you\u2019ll like what you see . you\u2019ll love the taste and love the way you feel \u2014 the reliv difference !\nproven effective : reliv now\u00ae and fibrestore have been shown to help lower risk factors for cardiovascular disease . view the study below .\nwith reliv , not only you have the nutritional basics covered but you can design a health supplement program to meet your own individual needs . and since it all comes in a tasty reliv shake , you know you\u2019re getting optimal amounts of nutrients that are going to work immediately to promote better health today and help with prevention in the future . so go and customize your nutrition with reliv !\nwe have found that when people start using reliv products they feel great . they start telling their friends and family about it . when those other people want to try reliv too , they have to get their products from someone . that someone could be you .\nreliv europe can ship reliv\u2019s products to other european countries such as belgium , corsica , czech republic , denmark , finland , hungary , isle of man , isle of wight , italy , poland , portugal , slovakia , slovenia , spain , sweden and luxembourg .\nreliv europe can ship reliv\u2019s products to other european countries such as belgium , corsica , czech republic , denmark , finland , hungary , isle of man , isle of wight , italy , poland , portugal , slovakia , slovenia , spain , sweden and luxembourg .\n* before you sign up , talk to the person who told you about reliv . you will need their rcn number to join .\nreliv has never made a claim under its product liability insurance and we have a proven track record of safety and efficacy that has been built over the past 25 years we have been in business . reliv\u2019s commitment to safety is uncompromising and from that we will never waiver .\nalthough reliv\u2019s essential nutrition health products provide the daily nutrients everyone needs , we need to realize many people are also required additional support specific to their personal health situation . that\u2019s why reliv offers a line of targeted solutions \u2014 nutritional blends that provide benefits beyond the daily essentials .\nyour health is worth more than a bulk multivitamin pill . you deserve reliv now with soy . made with lunarich , reliv ' s epigenetic superfood , and loaded with protein , vitamins , minerals and super - powered antioxidants , reliv now with soy is built on the latest findings in nutrition science . its uniquely effective formula delivers a balanced array of the most advanced ingredients to give your body what it needs to thrive . why settle for \u2018fine\u2019 when you can feel \u2018great ! \u2019 ? get your health up to speed with reliv now with soy .\nproven effective : reliv now and fibrestore have been shown to lower risk factors for cardiovascular diseases . see study ( click link below ) .\nreliv\u2019s product development and manufacturing programs are headed by vice chairman and chief scientific officer dr . carl w . hastings . part of reliv since its founding in 1988 , dr . hastings has spent nearly 40 years in food product research and development . his pioneering work has made him a world - renowned authority on soy - based nutrition , and his commitment to innovation has produced several u . s . patents for reliv products .\nsince its introduction in february 2007 , our slimplicity meal replacement formula has replaced reliv ultrim - plus ( available since 1988 ) in all but our canadian and mexican markets . upon introduction of our slimplicity products in a particular market , our reliv ultrim - plus line was discontinued in that market . in october 2013 , reliv reshape was launched in our australian and new zealand markets , at which time slimsimply was discontinued in those markets .\nsafe . unlike some discount vitamins , reliv classic is produced at our facility in the u . s . in near - pharmaceutical manufacturing conditions .\nhow do you feel ? is your answer just\u2026 fine ? would you rather feel grea t ? then you need optimal nutrition \u2014 and no one delivers it like we do . reliv makes advanced nutrition simple . reliv products deliver a complete , balanced , optimal blend of the vitamins , minerals , antioxidants , proteins and phytonutrients the body needs to thrive . and reliv is the exclusive provider of lunarich\u00ae , the world ' s first epigenetic superfood .\nthe statements contained in this material have not been evaluated by the food and drug administration . the personal testimonials shared reflect individual experiences of independent reliv distributors and are not necessarily typical of the results you may obtain . reliv products are not intended to diagnose , treat , cure or prevent any disease .\ncutting - edge science : study shows potential of reliv now\u00ae + lunarich x to support weight loss , heart health and metabolic wellness . view study .\nguaranteed quality ingredients . reliv products\u2019 ingredients come from the most reputable suppliers and undergo rigorous testing when they first enter their plant , and again each step in the manufacturing process . and because reliv own their manufacturing facility , they are able to ensure product purity and potency in every can \u2014 guaranteed .\nreliv international reports third - quarter financial results for 2016 chesterfield , mo , november 11 , 2016 \u2013 reliv international , inc . ( nasdaq : relv ) , a maker of nutritional supplements that promote optimal health , today reported its financial results for the third quarter of 2016 . third - quarter results\nstatements have not been evaluated by the bureau of food & drug administration ( bfad ) . reliv products are not intended to diagnose , treat , cure or prevent any disease . if you are suffering from a medical condition , pregnant , or nursing , please consult a medical physician before consuming reliv products .\nyou care about what goes into your body \u2014 and so do we . that\u2019s why reliv has developed an unparalleled line of premium nutritional products using our superior approach to supplementation . reliv products deliver a balanced , optimal blend of the vitamins , minerals , antioxidants , proteins and phytonutrients your body needs to thrive .\nthese statements have not been evaluated by the food and drug administration . reliv products are not intended to diagnose , treat , cure or prevent any disease .\nplease contact me i would love to share our story of what reliv has done to us . we are one of the top checks in the company .\nwe are aware of recent mentions of california\u2019s prop 65 law and the notices and settlements between a private environmental group and a large number of companies from many industries who were targeted , including reliv . we have had inquiries by those who have seen some shared media , written by a blogger who has shorted reliv stock and has personal financial gain at stake with declines in reliv\u2019s stock price , that makes this seem to be a big issue . the fact is \u2013 it isn\u2019t . reliv is in compliance and was one of hundreds of companies that were targeted for reasons that are contrary to our belief in good , ethical business practices .\nfor more than 25 years , reliv has stood for quality nutrition \u2014 and an uncompromising commitment to producing the safest , purest and most effective nutritional products available .\ni disagree ( and i never heard of the company until this thread ) . much more likely , they just manually or electronically search for ' reliv ' .\nstep 1 \u2026 start your journey towards better health with reliv\u2019s essential nutrition and give your body a balanced array of nutrients it needs to thrive . or , if you\u2019re more interested in weight loss , try reliv\u2019s revolutionary slimplicity\u00ae program , scientifically designed to help you shed those extra pounds and keep them off \u2014 safely and simply .\nwith a synergistic blend of healthy soy protein , vitamins , minerals , amino acids and select herbs , the best nutrition is available in every scoop of reliv classic .\nbelow is a response that i posted in response to a comment that we received . someday i plan on finishing up the list of reliv classic ingred . . .\nchesterfield , missouri , july 24 , 2012 \u2013 reliv international , inc . ( nasdaq : relv ) , a maker of nutritional supplements that promote optimal health , today announced that its board of directors has appointed ryan a . montgomery to the position of president . montgomery had been serving as reliv\u2019s executive vice president of worldwide sales .\nreliv scientists have researched and tested the most advanced ingredients on earth to create the most effective nutritional formulas possible . take pycnogenoi\u00ae , for example , it is one of the key ingredients in reliv now\u00ae . this natural plant extract comes from the bark of the maritime pine tree which grows exclusively along the coast of south - west france .\nour skin care products were discontinued in 2015 , and our sweetener product was discontinued in early 2016 . reliv delight is expected to be discontinued once remaining inventory is exhausted .\nvitamins b and e , and as much as 8x vitamin c . in addition , reliv now delivers higher levels of essential minerals such as copper , zinc and calcium .\nreliv classic is a nutritional supplement containing a variety of vitamins and minerals , soy and various herbs . it is a vegetarian product that contains no animal compounds , artificial preservatives , artificial flavors or added simple sugars . reliv classic is available in the united states , canada , france , germany , austria , the netherlands , the united kingdom and ireland .\nreliv is a lot of things to a lot of people \u2014 a nutrition company , a business opportunity , a worthy cause , even a way of life . a better question would be to ask : what do you want to get out of your reliv experience ? no matter how you choose to do it \u2014 as a customer , part - time distributor or career business builder \u2014 becoming part of reliv will improve your life today and pay even bigger dividends tomorrow . we are mission - driven to make sure of that .\n\u201cwhen you open a reliv product , you can rest assured that it contains exactly what\u2019s printed on the label and that it will deliver the most advanced nutrition available today . \u201d\nof classic reliv , you can quickly see it\u2019s basically a glorified multi - vitamin . the only thing that separates it from a multi - vitamin is the added 7 grams of\nthough this letter from the fda is almost 9 years old , it is still interesting to have a look at . reliv was making some claims in their mark . . .\nbelow is a comments we got from one of our readers . thank you for taking the time to write . sadly many reliv distributors don ' t care abo . . .\nform of reliv international , inc . common stock certificate ( incorporated by reference to the registration statement on form s - 3 of the registrant filed on february 21 , 2006 ) .\nbioavailability . the body can only use nutrients that it can readily absorb . reliv shakes provide the body instant access to the nutrients they contain thus providing greater benefit from each serving .\nfirst of all , i would like to say that reliv has good products and i know that many people have been helped by them . but there are some conc . . .\nreliv has developed online tools to speed up the 24k ordering process . these include email and social media tools as well as personalized vip codes and a dedicated site for vip orders .\nreliv products are nutritional health supplements and are intended to provide optimal nutrition and target specific wellness needs that support general wellness and health . reliv products are not intended to diagnose , treat , cure , prevent disease or take away pain . we make no claims to the effect , except for the fda - approved heart disease health claims related to soy protein and phytosterols .\nthat complaint was initiated in january of 2013 by environment research center , (\nerc\n) a non - profit corporation . a proposed stipulated consent judgment was later signed by reliv ' s cfo and attorney . as usual , the defendant does not have to admit guilt . nonetheless , according to the proposed consent judgment , as signed by reliv ' s representatives ,\na team of scientists in the philippines led by jorge sison , md , conducted a study to determine the effects of reliv now and fibrestore in reducing major risk factors for cardiovascular disease .\nadd to all of this reliv ' s disclosure that some of its products contain genetically modified organisms and one wonders what kind of reaction the distributors will have when the news gets out .\nyou care about what goes into your body \u2014 and so do we . that\u2019s why reliv has developed an unparalleled line of premium products using our superior approach to supplementation . we call it the\nreliv makes nutrition simple . just two shakes a day will deliver a complete , balanced , optimal blend of the vitamins , minerals , antioxidants , proteins and phytonutrients the body needs to thrive .\nresearch shows a naturally occurring soy peptide called lunasin is responsible for many of soy\u2019s remarkable health benefits . reliv\u2019s exclusive lunarich soy powder contains five to ten times the bioactive lunasin of ordinary soy powders .\nflagship products in the lunarich line , including reliv now\u00ae and lunarich x\u2122 , constituted 18 . 8 % and 15 . 5 % of net sales in the united states , respectively , in 2015 as our marketing focuses on these two products . for 2014 , sales of reliv now and lunarich x represented 16 . 5 % and 13 . 4 % , respectively , of net sales in the united states .\nreliv international , inc . incentive compensation plan effective january 1 , 2007 ( incorporated by reference to exhibit 10 . 1 to the form 8 - k of the registrant filed may 31 , 2007 ) .\nnot all supplements are created equal . in fact , potency and quality can vary widely . reliv safeguards your health with superior quality formulas that provide much more than the individual nutrients listed on the label .\noptimal nutrition . reliv goes beyond minimum daily requirements to follow the standard of optimal nutrition , developed by researchers who have shown that higher levels of key nutrients are essential to good health and well - being .\nreliv\u2019s products are available in the united states , canada , mexico , united kingdom , ireland , germany , australia , new zealand , philippines , malaysia , singapore , austria , netherlands , france and indonesia .\npacks a powerful protein punch . doctors recommend 50 grams of protein daily , but most multivitamins contain none . reliv now gives you 7 grams per serving of the highest - quality , healthy soy protein available .\nhundreds of scientific articles and clinical trials have demonstrated pycnogenol\u2019s beneficial effects in cardiovascular health , skincare , cognitive function , healthy blood sugar levels , inflammation , sports nutrition , improved breathing , improved seasonal allergies , help ease the symptoms of menopause and pms , among others . pycnogenol is just one of the many dozens of powerful ingredients found in reliv nutritional health products . go beyond the basics \u2014 optimize your health with reliv .\nreliv\u2019 international , inc . supplemental executive retirement plan dated june 1 , 1998 ( incorporated by reference to exhibit 10 . 19 to the form10 - k of the registrant for year ended december 31 , 1998 ) .\nsynergism . many vitamins and minerals only perform at their best when combined with other nutrients . this is called synergism , and it\u2019s the key to why reliv\u2019s balanced formulas work far more effectively than other health supplements .\nand what was the big deal with the press release announcing\nexclusive rights\nto lunasin ? reliv ' s price exploded . ryan montgomery , reliv president claimed ,\nfor the first time we own an ingredient in its entirety , from the extraction process to the patented mechanisms of action within the body . and lunasin isn ' t just any ingredient ; it ' s the world ' s first epigenetic superfood .\n~\nreliv international , inc . employee stock ownership plan and trust dated august 24 , 2006 ( incorporated by reference to exhibit 10 . 1 to the form 8 - k of the registrant filed august 30 , 2006 ) .\nyou would not need to worry about not getting the right amount of nutrients because each delicious serving of reliv includes a complete array of vitamins , minerals , protein and phytonutrients necessary to support your overall well - being .\nreliv products are not intended to diagnose , treat , cure , prevent disease or take away pain . we make no claims to the effect , except for the fda - approved heart disease health claims related to soy protein and phytosterols .\nreliv classic is the original groundbreaking formula that sets the industry standard for cutting edge nutrition . just two shakes a day provides a balanced array of soya protein , vitamins , minerals and select herbs to bring out better health and wellness .\nsomething else to keep in mind : the environment research center filed suit against reliv in 2013 due to lead being found in many of its health products . the company was forced to revise its formula even after denying any wrong doing .\ncertificate of designation to create a class of series a preferred stock for reliv\u2019 international , inc . ( incorporated by reference to exhibit 3 . 1 to the form 10 - q of the registrant for quarter ended march 31 , 2003 ) .\nyou may check this out to keep you fresh with the latest health issues and news or on healthcare reforms that might be taking place . this is news from third parties , reliv will not be responsible for third parties ' content accuracy .\nso why do i believe that reliv ' s price will go down in the long run ? not\njust because\nof the points mentioned above . i don ' t think that any of the above matters as much as the simple fact that reliv appears to be losing its distributor base - - one year at a time . and with that decrease , its sales are also decreasing - - one year at a time . the numbers say it all . . . .\ndeed of trust dated september 30 , 2015 between reliv international , inc . as grantor and enterprise bank & trust ( incorporated by reference to exhibit 10 . 4 to the form 10 - q of the registrant filed november 13 , 2015 ) .\nsoy is one of the cornerstones of reliv\u2019s product development strategy . soy is also perhaps the most thoroughly studied nutritional ingredient in the world . yet for all our knowledge about this powerful little bean , fascinating new discoveries are emerging all the time .\nchesterfield , mo . , dec . 20 , 2011 \u2013 reliv international , inc . ( nasdaq : relv ) , this month launched 24k vip , a discount and referral program designed to speed up and increase sales of healthy energy shot 24k .\n\u201cwe wanted to make it easier for reliv distributors to add new customers . the popularity of energy drinks and the high marketability of 24k made it an ideal product for a program like vip , \u201d said ryan montgomery , executive vice president of worldwide sales .\nwill reliv allow the label \u201cusp\u201d to be displayed on its products . there is information being taught to professional dieticians that supplements without this label are inadequate and therefore not good to take . educators are recommending only those products displaying the \u201cusp\u201d label to be consumed .\nit ' s a multi - level marketing model focused on selling a variety of nutritional supplements , etc . reliv would be considered one of the more reputable companies in that space , but individual opinions about both the sales approach and the product line will vary .\nthe purpose of this site is to give people a chance to see there is always more than one side to a story . i am sure you have listened to\npre - recorded\nmessages promising healing or the chance to make an easy dollar with little or no effort . but sadly this is the real world . i created this site to give people a chance to see the down side to reliv . if you have had a bad experience with reliv , the products or business , please share it with us in a comment .\n\u201cwe see the 24k vip program as a new , more familiar entry point for anyone who happens to hear about reliv or 24k , \u201d montgomery said . \u201cand once people get to know us , our high retention rates point to our ability to build lasting relationships . \u201d\nloan sale agreement between 2010 - 1 radc / cadc venture , llc and reliv international , inc . dated march 16 , 2012 ( incorporated by reference to exhibit 10 . 1 to the form 10 - q of the registrant for the quarter ended march 31 , 2012 ) .\ncopyright 2018 reliv international , inc . all rights reserved . 136 chesterfield ind . blvd . , chesterfield , mo 63005 toll free : 800 . 735 . 4887 phone 636 . 733 . 1300 | fax 636 . 537 . 9753 contact us | privacy policy | investor relations return policy\nreliv\u2019s fit3 is a fun fitness and weight loss program with real results . the best part is that it was designed for real people who live in the real world\u2026 a world where cake is still served at birthday parties ! you may watch the following video to find out more .\nreliv international is based near st . louis in chesterfield , mo . , and its products are sold in the united states , canada , mexico , united kingdom , ireland , germany , australia , new zealand , philippines , malaysia , singapore , austria , netherlands , france and indonesia .\nagreement by and among reliv international , inc . , sl technology , inc . , soy labs , llc and 1soy , inc . dated july 23 , 2013 ( incorporated by reference to exhibit 10 . 2 to the form 8 - k of the registrant filed july 25 , 2013 ) .\nthis is the only human study testing reliv products on cancer . and in reality , the study really isn\u2019t testing its effect on cancer at all but a side effect caused by radiation . and the positive results noticed in the study are questionable at best . this study did nothing but confuse cancer patients to think reliv products are beneficial for cancer . this study which is nothing more then a questionnaire testimonial has given credibility to a product that has yet to earn it genuinely . this study should not in any way influence you to buy products . eliminate this study from your decision making completely .\nreally ? the kid has severe brain damage caused by a rare chromosome disorder . reliv , nor anything else , will never make his brain normal and i didn ' t appreciate them almost threatening me over it , like i would be a bad mother if i didn ' t at least try .\n\u201cwith reliv now for kids , i can rest assured i\u2019m doing the very best i can as a mom . my daughters have a bright future ahead of them because they\u2019re growing up with optimal nutrition . now for kids is , quite simply , peace of mind . \u201d ~ hanna pence , enid , ok\nreliv is a proud member of the council for responsible nutrition ( crn ) , the leading trade organization in the nutritional supplement industry . the crn focuses on the science of nutrition and holds its members to a strict code of ethics , garnering the support and respect of government agencies around the world . ( www . cmusa . org )\nvigorous exercise . stringent training . or just plain busy . patented innergize ! \u00ae sports drink refreshes and replenishes your body with essential vitamins , minerals and carbohydrates . stay in top form \u2014 on or off the playing field \u2014 with the advanced blend of ingredients found only in reliv innergize ! includes 100 % of the rdi for vitamin c .\nthere is a family member who is constantly talking about this reliv product , spending so much money traveling to all these conventions that all of us are really wondering can they be making that much money ? when i google it seems like a scam . they are still struggling for money big time . and experience or information would be helpful !\nsince receiving erc ' s notices of violation , reliv has revised the formula for all of the covered products to bring the lead levels in the covered products that are manufactured going forward to below 0 . 5 micrograms per day , the level at which a warning would be required pursuant to proposition 65 .\n( source : proposed stipulated consent judgment )\nprotein and a few herbs . this added protein combined with vitamins and a couple herbs is costing you a pretty penny . but combining vitamins , herbs , and protein is not an exclusive idea . you can easily find a cheaper alternative with a comparable nutritional profile from a wide variety of companies . it\u2019s just not as rare as reliv products wants you to think .\nthe results : reliv now and fibrestore\u2026 \u2022 reduced average cholesterol by 14 % \u2022 reduced average ldl by 18 % and 8 % , respectively \u2022 reduced average triglycerides by 1 . 2 % and 12 . 4 % , respectively \u2022 reduced average uric acid by 10 . 4 % and 16 . 7 % , respectively \u2022 produced greater reduction in cholesterol and triglycerides among diabetic and / or overweight individuals\nin our opinion , the financial statements referred to above present fairly , in all material respects , the consolidated financial position of reliv\u2019 international , inc . and subsidiaries at december 31 , 2015 and 2014 , and the consolidated results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the two years in the period ended december 31 , 2015 , in conformity with u . s . generally accepted accounting principles .\nupon receiving the notices , we began an internal testing and review program . we tested multiple lots of every ingredient we use in our products and quickly sourced the lowest lead ingredients and where necessary switched from herbal components to extracts without compromising the efficacy of our products . for some time now , reliv has been fully compliant with prop 65 and all of our products test under 0 . 5 ppm of lead .\nby the early teens , most children receive less than 50 % of the rdi of key nutrients . reliv now\u00ae for kids bridges this nutritional gap with a broad base of essential vitamins , minerals and micronutrients necessary to keep growing bodies healthy , and to help boost energy and mental performance . fortified with cell - protecting antioxidants , 5 grams of non - gmo whole bean soy , plus the \u201cbrain - building\u201d nutrients\nabout 24k reliv developed 24k because it saw a lack of healthy options in the energy shot category . the product , named because of its 24 active ingredients , contains no caffeine , no sugar and only five calories per serving . 24k is designed to boost energy , improve mental focus and reduce stress . it is available in a multi - serving 28 - ounce bottle and in two - ounce \u201cdouble - shots . '\nbut anyway , reliv is like any other multi - level marketing company . if they are looking to make a living doing this i think it ' s likely they will be disappointed . and i ' ve been to those seminars before - they remind me of a cult . not that i ' ve ever belonged to a cult , so i guess i should say they remind me of what i would imagine a cult to be like .\ni ' m familiar with reliv . it ' s a rather expensive vitamin supplement / weight loss product . i was a ' distributer ' at one time because i liked the product and wanted to get it at a discounted price . i didn ' t make any money from it and didn ' t expect to because i ' m terrible at sales . i honestly don ' t think i could sell a $ . 25 margarita to an alcoholic .\nchesterfield , mo . , may 8 , 2013 - - rel\u00ecv international , inc . ( nasdaq : relv ) , a nutrition and direct selling company , today announced that the board of directors has declared a dividend of $ 0 . 02 per share to all shareholders of record as of may 20 , 2013 , to be paid on or about may 30 , 2013 . reliv currently pays dividends twice a year , and this represents the company\u2019s first dividend in 2013 .\nwe have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of reliv\u2019 international , inc . and subsidiaries ( the company ) as of december 31 , 2015 and 2014 , and the related consolidated statements of net income ( loss ) and comprehensive income ( loss ) , stockholders\u2019 equity , and cash flows for each of the two years in the period ended december 31 , 2015 . these financial statements are the responsibility of the company\u2019s management . our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits .\nmeet glucaffect \u2014 the newest member of the reliv product family and a major step forward in nutrition science . as part of a healthy lifestyle , glucaffect has been clinically shown ( view clinical trial ) to help maintain healthy blood sugar levels and support weight loss . this revolutionary formula brings together \u2014 for the first time ever \u2014 many cutting - edge nutritional ingredients clinically shown to support blood sugar management and promote overall health . now you have a powerful new ally in the wellness war . get in control with glucaffect .\nindicate by check mark if the registrant is a well - known seasoned issuer , as defined in rule 405 of the securities act . yes \u00a8 no \u00fe\nindicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to section 13 or section 15 ( d ) of the act . yes \u00a8 no \u00fe\nindicate by check mark whether the registrant ( 1 ) has filed all reports required to be filed by section 13 or 15 ( d ) of the securities exchange act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months ( or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports ) , and ( 2 ) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days . yes \u00fe no \u00a8\nindicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate web site , if any , every interactive data file required to be submitted and posted pursuant to rule 405 of regulation s - t ( \u00a7 232 . 405 of this chapter ) during the preceding 12 months ( or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files ) . yes \u00fe no \u00a8\nindicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to item 405 of regulation s - k ( \u00a7229 . 405 of this chapter ) is not contained herein , and will not be contained , to the best of registrant\u2019s knowledge , in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in part iii of this form 10 - k or any amendment to this form 10 - k . \u00a8\nindicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer , an accelerated filer , or a non - accelerated filer . see definition of \u201clarge accelerated filer , \u201d \u201caccelerated filer\u201d and \u201csmaller reporting company\u201d in rule 12b - 2 of the exchange act . ( check one ) :\nindicate by check mark whether registrant is a shell company ( as defined in rule 12b - 2 of the exchange act ) . yes \u00a8 no \u00fe\nbased upon the closing price of $ 1 . 26 per share of the registrant\u2019s common stock as reported on the nasdaq global select market on june 30 , 2015 , the aggregate market value of the common stock held by non - affiliates of the registrant was approximately $ 10 . 2 million . ( the determination of stock ownership by non - affiliates was made solely for the purpose of responding to the requirements of the form and the registrant is not bound by this determination for any other purpose . )\nthe number of shares outstanding of the registrant\u2019s common stock as of march 7 , 2016 was 12 , 919 , 110 ( excluding treasury shares ) .\nthis annual report includes both historical and \u201cforward - looking statements\u201d within the meaning of section 21e of the securities exchange act of 1934 , as amended . we have based these forward - looking statements on our current expectations and projections about future results . words such as \u201cmay , \u201d \u201cshould , \u201d \u201ccould , \u201d \u201cwould , \u201d \u201cexpect , \u201d \u201cplan , \u201d \u201canticipate , \u201d \u201cbelieve , \u201d \u201cestimate , \u201d \u201cpredict , \u201d \u201cpotential , \u201d \u201ccontinue , \u201d or similar words are intended to identify forward - looking statements , although not all forward - looking statements contain these words . although we believe that our opinions and expectations reflected in the forward - looking statements are reasonable , we cannot guarantee future results , levels of activity , performance or achievements , and our actual results may differ substantially from the views and expectations set forth in this annual report . we disclaim any intent or obligation to update any forward - looking statements after the date of this annual report to conform such statements to actual results or to changes in our opinions or expectations .\nwe currently offer 17 nutritional supplements , and our product offering has selectively evolved over our history . our core line of nutritional supplements which represented 63 . 8 % of net sales for the year ended december 31 , 2015 , included the following five products :\nwe periodically refine our products and introduce related new products and product categories . our internal research and development team has developed most of our products , and we hold u . s . patents on five of these products \u2014arthaffect , reversage , glucaffect , provantage and 24k . in addition , we have applied for a u . s . patent on our cardiosentials product . we also hold the exclusive license to patents and patent applications related to lunasin through a technology license agreement we entered into in july 2013 .\nwe manufacture all of our powdered nutritional supplements and our lunarich x capsules at our facility in chesterfield , missouri . we believe our ability to formulate and manufacture all but one of our own nutritional supplements enables us to produce our products efficiently while maintaining our high standards of quality assurance and proprietary product composition .\nwe operate primarily in the $ 34 . 8 billion u . s . nutritional supplement market , which is part of the broader $ 140 billion u . s . nutrition industry according to data published by the nutrition business journal , or nbj , and an estimated $ 320 . 0 billion global nutrition industry , also according to the nbj . additionally , more than 150 million americans , or 68 % of all u . s . adults , take dietary supplements annually according to the council for responsible nutrition .\na combination of demographic , healthcare and lifestyle trends are expected to drive continued growth in the nutritional supplement market . these trends include :\nhealth and nutrition products are distributed through various market means , including retailers such as supermarkets , drugstores , mass merchants and specialty retailers ; direct marketers such as mail order companies and internet retailers ; and direct sellers such as network marketers and healthcare practitioners . we distribute our products through the direct selling channel via our network marketers .\nwhile the united states is currently the largest direct selling market with $ 34 . 4 billion in annual sales in 2014 , international markets account for 81 % of the entire industry , according to the wfdsa . twenty - three countries ( including the united states ) have annual direct sales revenue of at least $ 1 billion and another twenty - seven countries have annual direct sales revenue of at least $ 100 million , according to the wfdsa .\nwe believe that we are well positioned to capitalize on the world - wide growth trends in direct sales , as both a developer and manufacturer of proprietary nutritional products , utilizing our network marketing distribution system .\nwe believe that we possess a number of competitive strengths that are key to our growth and profitability in the future .\nexperienced and incentivized management team . our management team is led by our founder , robert l . montgomery , who has been our chief executive officer since the inception of our company in 1985 . our executive officers have been employed by our company for an average of 20 years and are experienced in their areas of focus , which include manufacturing , sales , finance , marketing and operations . as of march 7 , 2016 , our directors and executive officers beneficially own approximately 37 . 6 % of our common stock .\nour basic objective is to increase our net sales by increasing the number and productivity of our distributors and by periodically improving our existing products and introducing new products . we also intend to invest in our infrastructure to improve our operating efficiencies , provide better service to our distributors and leverage our current operating facilities to improve our profitability . we seek to accomplish these objectives by employing the following strategic initiatives :\nleverage and expand our existing distributor base throughout the united states . the united states has been and will continue to be our largest market . our growth strategy in the united states involves multiple initiatives , such as continued investment in company - sponsored events and distributor training and better utilization of our upper - level distributors across different geographical areas to increase our distributor base .\ninvest in improved and new products . as a developer of nutritional supplements , it is vital to continue to invest in the research and development of new and innovative products . for example , in january 2013 we launched lunarich x to support heart health and overall wellness and in february 2011 we launched 24k , our first ready - to - drink product , to support energy production and mental focus . additionally , we will continue to improve and validate the efficacy of our existing product line . these types of investments should facilitate customer and distributor retention , as well as the recruitment of new distributors ."]}
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", "topic": 31}], "title": "viastore systems", "paragraphs": ["modern materials handling magazine ranks viastore systems as one of \u201cthe world\u2019s top 20 systems suppliers\u201d for 2002 .\nviastore is a leading international provider of automated material handling solutions including as / rs ( automated storage and retrieval systems ) and conveyor systems , shuttle systems , warehouse management systems . . .\nviastore is a leading international provider of intralogistics systems and intralogistics software . viastore systems focuses on the planning , implementation and permanent improvement of system solutions .\nooo viastore systems \u043d\u0430\u0443\u0447\u043d\u044b\u0439 \u043f\u0440\u043e\u0435\u0437\u0434 , \u0434 . 17 , \u043f\u043e\u043c\u0435\u0449\u0435\u043d\u0438\u0435 1 117246 \u043c\u043e\u0441\u043a\u0432\u0430 \u0440\u043e\u0441\u0441\u0438\u044f\nviastore systems replaces wms at wika during ongoing operations ( 06 . 03 . 2015 )\nviastore systems erneuert wms bei wika im laufenden betrieb ( 02 . 03 . 2015 )\nviastore systems : zweite modernisierung f\u00fcr die sto ag ( 01 . 03 . 2009 )\nviastore systems setzt bei ersatzteillogistik auf microlog - s\u00fcdkraft ( 24 . 07 . 2006 )\nglassdoor gives you an inside look at what it ' s like to work at viastore systems , including salaries , reviews , office photos , and more . this is the viastore systems company profile . all content is posted anonymously by employees working at viastore systems .\nviastore systems modernisiert logistikzentrum von b . braun in spanien ( 12 . 08 . 2015 )\nmoulins bourgeois will automate their distribution center with viastore systems ( 31 . 03 . 2014 )\naiv heilbronn : h\u00e4nel und viastore systems optimieren das versandlager ( 02 . 01 . 2013 )\nviastore systems introduces its new stationary sequence buffer to the north american automated material handling market .\naiv heilbronn : h\u00e4nel and viastore systems optimize the dispatch warehouse ( 09 . 01 . 2013 )\nviastore is a leading international provider of automated material handling solutions including as / rs ( automated storage and retrieval systems ) and conveyor systems , s huttle systems , warehouse management systems software , material flow and process controls , and integrated sap logistics solutions . whether new systems , software , or modernizations and retrofits , viastore has the consulting , system planning , plant engineering , and services required .\nviastore systems and sap logistics expert prismat enter into close strategic partnership ( 23 . 11 . 2017 )\nformation of c . haushahn automationssysteme as an independent\nsystems\ncompany specializing in automated material handling systems , software and operational logistics .\nviastore systems is an international company specializing in automated material handling and a manufacturer of unit load , mini load , and man aboard s / r machines , automated storage / retrieval systems ( as / rs ) , automated material handling control systems and supply chain execution software including warehouse management systems ( wms ) .\nfor more information regarding viastore systems , its products or services , visit our website at urltoken or contact us at info @ viastore . com .\nviastore systems und sap - logistik - experte prismat schlie\u00dfen enge strategische partnerschaft ( 23 . 11 . 2017 )\nviastore systems erweitert l\u00f6sungsangebot : task & amp ; resource management mit sap ( 29 . 09 . 2003 )\nsystemhaus profitiert vom rationalisierungsboom - 2 . logistik - presseabend von viastore systems ( 01 . 01 . 2003 )\ncargill meat solutions goes live with the new 20 aisle viastore systems mini load system in friona , texas . .\nviastore systems was awarded a case sequencing and palletizing system by jbs , the largest animal protein processor in the world .\nfrozen storage systems : automatic or manual ? ( 13 . 06 . 2014 )\nsap for intralogistic systems within three workshop days ( 23 . 11 . 2010 )\n1988 : formation of haushahn automationssysteme as an independent systems company specializing in intralogistics .\ngordon food service selected viastore systems to provide the automated inbound material handling system for its new distribution center in shepardsville , kentucky .\nviastore acquires conveyor systems specialist blesco , headquartered in grand rapids / michigan , thus further expanding its position in the u . s . market .\nintralogistik - branche muss sich auf schwierige zeiten einstellen - viastore systems gmbh klagt \u00fcber preiskampf , umsatzr\u00fcckg\u00e4nge und branchenkrise ( 01 . 02 . 2004 )\nein lager im wandel der zeiten - europ\u00e4isches ersatzteilzentrum von john deere : 20 - j\u00e4hrige partnerschaft mit viastore systems ( 01 . 12 . 2003 )\ni applied in - person . the process took 5 days . i interviewed at viastore systems ( grand rapids , mi ) in april 2016 .\nviastore founds an independent international software company in germany . it includes the former areas of sap logistics solutions and viadat . in this context , the company adopts a new strategic concept with viastore being the umbrella brand and the two companies viastore systems and viastore software positioned to provide even more intensive customer support .\nviastore systems is a leading manufacturer of as / rs , conveyor systems and wms software solutions . located in grand rapids , mi , viastore systems , inc . works closely with each client to develop full material handling system solutions utilizing one or many of our expanded capabilities : as / rs manufacture and integration , conveyor system design and integration , control system design and upgrade , custom software design and integration , robotic systems , retrofits and refurbishments , and custom design and manufacture of special equipment .\n100 % takeover of haushahn automationssysteme gmbh & co . kg by managing director christoph hahn - woernle . the company name is changed to viastore systems .\n2008 : viastore acquires conveyor systems specialist blesco , headquartered in grand rapids / michigan , thus further expanding its position in the u . s . market .\nviastore systems s . a . r . l . 7 , rue du clos des venelles zac de la charbonni\u00e8re 45800 st . jean de braye , france\n2015 : viastore founds an independent international software company in germany . it includes the former areas of sap logistics solutions and viadat . in this context , the company adopts a new strategic concept with viastore being the umbrella brand and the two companies viastore systems and viastore software positioned to provide even more intensive customer support . [ 5 ]\n1999 : 100 % takeover of haushahn automationssysteme gmbh & co . kg by managing director christoph hahn - woernle . the company name is changed to viastore systems .\nviastore systems was bidding to build an automated unit load handling system for a new distribution center . viastore systems contracted systemflow simulations to simulate this system containing a three - zone as / rs consisting of multiple aisles , a network of input / output conveyors , and shuttle cars that connect the main trunk conveyor with the as / rs input / output conveyors .\nviastore is a leading international provider of intralogistics systems , intralogistics software and support services . our focus is on consulting and planning , together with the implementation and constant improvement of intralogistics solutions .\nformation of haushahn systems & engineers ( hse ) providing a supplier of manufactured s / r machines in the united states .\nviastore systems also used this model to validate their mathematical calculations of the cycle times of the as / rs for placing product into pick channels and into and out of storage locations . systemflow simulations chose the slx simulation language for its flexibility to model detailed control logic and proof animation for its ability to produce smooth animations of complex systems .\nworking in close collaboration with the design engineers at viastore systems , systemflow simulations produced a high - fidelity simulation and a detailed animation of the proposed unit load handling system that inspired confidence that the design would meet the demands of the new distribution center . viastore was awarded the contract .\nsince march 2013 , viastore systems has been a member of the american society for quality ( asq ) . the goal is to develop and implement quality procedures and measures to ensure high quality standards for products and services .\nurltoken viastore systems | viastore software - lagersysteme und lagerverwaltungs - software f\u00fcr ihre intralogistik - intralogistikberatung von viastore mit dem know - how und der erfahrung aus mehr als 45 jahren intralogistikberatung und - planung ist viastore f\u00fcr jedes logistik - projekt der passende ansprechpartner . als berater , planer und generalunternehmer hat viastore mehr als 3 . 000 lager , logistikzentren und distributionszentren in \u00fcber 30 l\u00e4ndern umgesetzt und mehr als 5 . 000 retrofits durchgef\u00fchrt . \u00fcber 12 . 000 user benutzen die lagersoftware viadat f\u00fcr die lagerverwaltung . mehr als 3 . 500 sap - user vertrauen auf die sap - logistikl\u00f6sungen ( sap ewm , sap ewm hana ) von viastore .\nviastore software develops plc cockpit in sap fiori ( 22 . 03 . 2017 )\nviastore implements new logistics center for secura group ( 02 . 05 . 2016 )\nviastore software at logimat with viadat and sap ( 18 . 02 . 2016 )\nviastore baut neues logistikzentrum f\u00fcr cofel - gruppe ( 21 . 12 . 2015 )\nviastore optimiert lagertechnik beim it - dienstleister ratiodata ( 14 . 10 . 2014 )\nviastore builds frozen storage system in the ukraine ( 14 . 03 . 2014 )\nviastore mit zwei st\u00e4nden auf der logimat 2014 ( 17 . 01 . 2014 )\nviastore extends internet services by offering \u201eindustry solutions\u201c ( 08 . 08 . 2013 )\nviastore integriert neues automatiklager von keimfarben in sap ( 07 . 05 . 2010 )\nviastore integriert neues automatiklager von keimfarben in sap ( 20 . 07 . 2009 )\nballuff modernisiert und erweitert sein logistikzentrum mit viastore ( 22 . 01 . 2009 )\nmodernisierung : miles fashion group setzt auf viastore ( 14 . 12 . 2005 )\nconversion of hse into a software company specializing in warehouse management systems ( wms ) software with sales and services for as / rs in north america .\nviastore 2018 wieder mit zwei st\u00e4nden auf der logimat ( 06 . 12 . 2017 )\nviastore pr\u00e4sentiert autonome lager - und kommissionier - l\u00f6sung ( 27 . 03 . 2017 )\nviastore presents an autonomous warehouse and order picking solution ( 27 . 03 . 2017 )\nviastore software entwickelt sps - cockpit in sap fiori ( 23 . 03 . 2017 )\nviastore veranstaltete intralogistik - software - tag in stuttgart ( 26 . 01 . 2017 )\nviastore software mit viadat und sap auf der logimat ( 16 . 02 . 2016 )\nviastore macht supply - chain von kaeser kompressoren schneller ( 21 . 10 . 2015 )\ngordon food service canada selects viastore for automation solution ( 30 . 09 . 2014 )\nviastore increasing focus on software offerings for warehouse execution ( 12 . 03 . 2014 )\nviastore increasing focus on software offerings for warehouse execution ( 25 . 02 . 2014 )\nviastore is a member of the blue competence initiative ( 14 . 08 . 2013 )\nviastore ist teil der blue - competence - initiative ( 14 . 08 . 2013 )\nhages\u00fcd selects viastore to upgrade its as / rs ( 18 . 09 . 2012 )\nwms viastore blue hat die gesamte anlage im blick ( 16 . 03 . 2011 )\nviastore im cemat - jahr nicht auf der logimat ( 12 . 01 . 2011 )\nviastore - informationstag : sap in lager und logistik ( 21 . 04 . 2010 )\nviastore bringt informations - brosch\u00fcre f\u00fcr die lagermodernisierung heraus ( 24 . 03 . 2010 )\nviastore systems , a leading material handling automation systems and softwarecompany , based in grand rapids , mi , is among the top 6 largest hytrol integration partners . the company became a hytrol distributor in 2010 and was the fastest growing company to reach the tip 6 in the history of hytrol . for hytrol , viastore illustrates the level of partnership hytrol looks for in integration partners . \u201dwe were excited to be a part of viastore\u2019s success and appreciate their sales and support efforts , \u201d said gregg goodner , hytrol president , viastore is quickly becoming one of hytrol\u2019s fastest growing integration partners and we appreciate the relationship that has been established with the viastore team . 40 years , the company employs over 400 people worldwide and has annual sales of over $ 207 million .\nviastore systems receives order from ikea for the construction of four as / rs facilities in germany , spain and the united states . the warehouses are equipped with 14 s / r machines each and offer storage locations for more than 80 , 000 pallets .\ndermofarm entrusts viastore with implementing a new international logistics center ( 21 . 04 . 2015 )\nviastore 2015 wieder mit zwei st\u00e4nden auf der logimat vertreten ( 26 . 01 . 2015 )\nh\u00e4nel b\u00fcro - und lagersysteme und viastore vereinbaren internationale kooperation ( 02 . 08 . 2011 )\ncemat 2011 : viastore macht lager fit f\u00fcr die zukunft ( 17 . 04 . 2011 )\nviastore mit erweitertem wms - konzept auf der logimat 2010 ( 14 . 12 . 2009 )\nviastore integrates keimfarben ' s new automatic warehouse into sap ( 20 . 07 . 2009 )\npremiere f\u00fcr viad @ twms 7 . 0 von viastore ( 21 . 01 . 2009 )\ncemat 2008 : viastore macht fit f\u00fcr die zukunft : ( 01 . 04 . 2008 )\nviastore auf der cemat 2005 : speed up your warehouse ( 24 . 08 . 2005 )\nviastore veranstaltet 2 . intralogistik - software - tag in essen ( 30 . 11 . 2017 )\nlogimat 2017 : viastore pr\u00e4sentiert innovative intralogistik - l\u00f6sungen zum ausprobieren ( 14 . 12 . 2016 )\nweisser saves space and increases flexibility with shuttle technology from viastore ( 12 . 01 . 2016 )\nviastore gr\u00fcndet software - gesellschaft und entwickelt das corporate design weiter ( 09 . 07 . 2015 )\nviastore stellt im cemat - jahr nicht auf der logimat aus ( 22 . 01 . 2008 )\nflexibles elektronik - distributionslager - viastore r\u00fcstet eurodis - ezl aus ( 01 . 11 . 2003 )\npick - by - vision : viastore software und picavi schlie\u00dfen kooperation ( 30 . 03 . 2017 )\nweisser spart platz und erh\u00f6ht flexibilit\u00e4t mit shuttle - technologie von viastore ( 20 . 01 . 2016 )\nthe company announced more innovations in the fields of intralogistics systems and intralogistics software . \u201cthe user interface of our via dat software will change , along with further improvements in its ergonomics and user friendliness . this should also mean faster implementation times , \u201d said dr . martin krebs , vice president development , providing some initial insights . \u201cbut details will be revealed at the upcoming trade shows only , \u201d he said with a smile . at logimat in stuttgart in march , viastore will be represented with two booths : one for viastore systems gmbh in hall 3 , and another in hall 7 , presenting solutions of viastore software gmbh . at cemat , viastore will be displaying its performance spectrum in around 300 square meters in hall 27 and in addition will also be present as a partner on the sap booth .\nviastore systems inc . completes a major retrofit of rittal corporation\u2019s new manufacturing and distribution center in urbana , ohio , including modifications to the rack - supported structure , upgrades of the s / r machine controls and replacement of the existing conveyor system including the installation of a high - speed shuttle car .\nviastore once again to be represented with two stands at the 2018 logimat ( 06 . 12 . 2017 )\nviastore software mit viadat 9 . 0 und sap auf der logimat 2017 ( 21 . 12 . 2016 )\nlogimat 2017 : viastore presents innovative intralogistics solutions for visitors to try out ( 14 . 12 . 2016 )\nautomatisches tkl von viastore sorgt f\u00fcr mehr energieeffizienz und prozesssicherheit bei myronivsky hliboprodu ( 02 . 06 . 2014 )\nviastore repr\u00e9sent\u00e9 pour la premi\u00e8re fois sur le salon logimat avec deux stands ( 17 . 01 . 2014 )\nviastore to be represented at logimat with two booths for the first time ( 17 . 01 . 2014 )\nautomated fsw from viastore ensures higher energy efficiency and process reliability for myronivsky hliboproduct ( 02 . 06 . 2014 )\n\u201cviastore - tochter integriert rfid - technologie in wms : erstes kundenprojekt in realisierung\u201d ( 19 . 08 . 2003 )\nlieferf\u00e4higkeit mit gefahrstofflager erh\u00f6ht - distributionszentrum der basf coatings mit automatischem hochregallager von viastore ( 01 . 12 . 2004 )\nviastore increasing focus on software offerings for warehouse execution with the most recent release of warehouse management ( wms ) and warehouse control ( wcs ) , as products come together to offer the power of delivery in a warehouse execution solution , enabling intelligent control of people , equipment , goods and systems for supply chain optimization .\nwmf decided to respond to these new market challenges by restructuring the intralogistic processes in its warehouse and distribution center . wmf selected viastore systems to design and build a completely redesigned central warehouse and distribution center using the existing building structure . this presented the challenge of performing the modernization work without interrupting the day - to - day operations .\ncarter control systems - provides a full range of automation solutions and services to help customers improve their material handling , distribution and manufacturing operations . we offer an innovative line of conveyor and equipment which makes the handling of packages , products and / or letters as efficient and cost effective as possible . we also offer the latest in robotic systems to automate a wide variety of picking , packing , palletizing , assembling and manufacturing processes .\nviastore software to present viadat 9 . 0 and sap - based solutions at logimat 2017 ( 21 . 12 . 2016 )\nviastore auf der cemat 2016 : smart supply chain solutions live erleben zukunftsweisende intralogistik zum anfassen ( 03 . 05 . 2016 )\nviastore usa was named a top integrator for hytrol , landing among top 6 distributors in shortest time of any hytrol distributor .\nviastore builds a five - aisle mls for hde - logistik gmbh at the port of bamberg ( video examples ) . the systems incorporated into the 9 , 000 m\u00b2 building include five via speed s / r machines , the via datwms warehouse management system , the via datmfc material flow controller and the conveyor equipment complete with via datvisu visualization system .\nautomotion - automotion is a technology based designer and manufacturer of integrated package conveyor and sortation systems . we provide hardware to a select group of expert system integrators who engineer the best solutions for today ' s modern manufacturing and distribution centers .\nkeith manufacturing co . has specialized in conveying and unloading technology for more than 50 years . automate cargo handling . speed distribution . reduce labor costs . the keith freight runner\u2122 and pallet walker\u00ae cargo handling systems reduce trailer unloading / loading time , compared to using a forklift alone . both systems streamline the material flow in warehouse / distribution operations and reduce cargo and trailer damage caused by forklift traffic . keith manufacturing co . has provided a variety of industries with safe , reliable and innovative pallet and bulk material handling solutions . keith systems are used throughout the refuse & recycling , agriculture , energy generation and wood products industries . for more information on keith\u00ae products and the company\u2019s international locations , visit www . keithwalkingfloor . com .\nviastore is an integrated and certified partner for all major erp system database and operating system suppliers such as sap , oracle and microsoft .\nviastore is an integrated and certified partner for all major erp system database and operating system suppliers such as sap , oracle and microsoft .\ndie faszination des automatischen lagers - fm - interview mit christoph hahn - woernle , gesch\u00e4ftsf\u00fchrender gesellschafter von viastore ( 01 . 05 . 2005 )\nstressfrei zu spitzen - leistungen - viastore realisiert flexibles akl f\u00fcr pc - komponenten - distributor bei laufendem betrieb ( 01 . 09 . 2004 )\nthe international provider of intralogistics systems and intralogistics software , viastore , has once again posted further gains in its revenue and order intake in 2015 . the company expects turnover for 2015 to be 130 million euros . this marks a 10 percent increase compared to 2014 ( which saw a 50 percent increase over 2013 ) . \u201cthis year we will be achieving the highest turnover in our corporate history , \u201d said viastore ceo philipp hahn - woernle at the company\u2019s annual press conference in stuttgart in late november . viastore \u2019s order intake ( sales ) will grow as well . \u201cbased on the current estimates , we expect a 40 percent increase group - wide , \u201d added coo detlef ganz . the number of employees globally rose to 470 in 2015 . for 2016 viastore anticipates continued stable business development at a comparably high level .\nt + 33 2 38 61 98 60 fax : + 33 2 38 61 98 66 info . fr ( at ) viastore . com urltoken\nin may , viastore acquires blesco , an american company based in grand rapids ( michigan ) . blesco provides system integration solutions for distribution centers and manufacturing facilities . the company also has design and manufacturing capabilities to handle special customer applications . with this acquisition , viastore expands its position in the american market .\nsince 1993 systemflow has developed deep experience in material handling systems providing top - quality simulations for companies in diverse industries from consumer products to computers and grocery products . if you need a simulation of a material handling system or are looking for someone with the expertise to help plan and design your system , contact us .\nviastore couples the sap erp system directly to two kardex xplus shuttles in the production warehouses of compressor manufacturer kaeser kompressoren in coburg . sap handles the inventory and storage location management .\nviastore receives a large order for the delivery of 15 storage and retrieval machines for the new logistics center of the us food producer cargill meat solutions at schuyler ( nebraska ) .\nspantech llc - innovative . effective . fast . we ' ll make sure your first choice in conveyor systems is your last , with expert designs and a low - maintenance guarantee . learn more about what makes us the best choice for your conveyor solution needs . our company history and design advantages make it an easy decision .\nviastore software offers its international standard product wms viadat and , as an sap partner , can provide solutions relating to all aspects of sap ewm and wm . this puts viastore software in a unique position to advise customers regardless of technology and to offer warehouse management solutions for any conceivable warehouse type . solutions from viastore software are intuitive and ergonomic and enable lead time reductions , higher efficiency and process security as well as reduced inventories and the highest level of order picking quality to be achieved . an international 24 / 7 helpdesk is available to all users .\nafter more than 40 years in intralogistics , viastore managing partner christoph hahn - woernle retired at the end of march . his son philipp hahn - woernle and frank apel head the company as managing directors .\nviastore usa receives an order from the spanish pharmaceutical company grifols for the supply of an automatic cold store . it is installed in a logistics center operated by the blood plasma derivatives manufacturer in san marcos ( texas ) .\nwmf ' s warehouse and conveyor systems were technically outdated and some of the spare parts were no longer available . moreover , the profile of the orders received by wmf had changed over the years . the average size of shipments had decreased while the number of shipments had increased and this trend continues . at the same time , the packaging variety increased due to the company ' s growing international orientation .\nviastore usa introduces hpps - high performance picking system to the north american market . hpps is an automated solution allowing orders to be picked very quickly , efficiently and ergonomically . up to 40 percent more efficiency can be achieved by fully automated storage container handling , due to the reduced strain on employees with an ergonomic position for picking storage containers of goods and by short reach . in addition , up to 70 percent of storage space may be saved compared to manual systems . behind the picking system is the integrated , fully automated buffer replenishment , the distribution of picking on several levels , and ultimately eliminating the supply and disposal routes for stock , commodity and picked empty containers .\na viastore temperature - controlled single - aisle double - deep mls enables test equipment to be calibrated fully automatically at metrologie service - basis gmbh . the mini - load system operates using a via speed s / r machine . the system is controlled by the via dat warehouse management software .\nin the new mls of mennekes elektrotechnik sachsen gmbh , viastore implemented sap ewm as the warehouse management system and sap ewm - mfs as the material flow system . the mini - load system features more than 10 , 000 container storage locations and is operated using the high - performance storage / retrieval system via speed .\nviastore software is also a pioneer in sap ewm .\nwe implemented sap ewm based on hana in the distribution center of kaeser compressors ,\nsaid eichst\u00e4dt . hana is a sap technology that enables the analysis of huge amounts of data with even better performance .\nthat was one of the first projects of its kind worldwide - maybe even the first .\nwith this project , viastore replaced the existing sap les / trm which was used to manage and control the four automatic , four manual and two replenishment warehouse sections . the benefits for kaeser :\ngoods received are processed up to 20 percent faster , the number of picks has risen by 40 percent , the packaging process is 50 percent faster , and warehouse activities and evaluations are carried out 20 times faster than before ,\nreports eichst\u00e4dt .\nviastore software , as an industry 4 . 0 specialist , offers you everything you need for efficient and smooth processes in your intralogistics : competent software and process consulting and the implementation of the right software solution for your warehouse or distribution center . with our via dat warehouse management system ( wms ) , we offer you proven and future - proof standard software for managing your warehouse processes and controlling your entire material flow in logistics and production .\nviastore has set itself ambitious targets for 2016 . \u201cat the beginning of the year we will move into our new building here at the stuttgart headquarters , \u201d hahn - woernle said . \u201cwe are growing and growth needs space . \u201d the new office building will be equipped with the latest aspects of workplace design and will also offer a stimulating working environment to employees : \u201cwe want to intensively promote the focus on our customers , as well as the creativity and collaboration of our colleagues , everyone should feel comfortable with us . \u201d\nhytrol conveyor was chosen to move footwear and apparel for eastbay in wausau , wi with the help of integration partner , hcm systems , inc . based in chicago , il . when eastbay decided to double the size of the current facility to over 500 , 000 sq . ft . they requested direction and input from three qualified system integrators . the current material handling system would require complete redesign to handle to projected case rates of 60 , 000 orders per day . it was determined that a series of tote handling conveyors and package handling conveyors would be needed to fill the orders at the current and projected rates . the hytrol prosort 100 shoe sorter operates at 230 cases per minute and can handle 60 , 000 packages a day . operators pick orders to totes and place the completed pick on one of two 300\u2019 long live roller take away conveyors running the width of the building . the two take away lines incline and merge into a hytrol high speed 2 : 1 roller merge . hcm completed this task using hytrol\u2019s high speed pneumatic pusher design . the solution allows eastbay to greatly reduce the time combining multiple items scheduled for a customer order .\nviastore developed the high performance picking system ( hpps ) , an intelligent combination of mechanics and software the meet the project requirements . through the use of the hpps , customer orders and replenishment of stock are performed quickly , efficiently , and ergonomically . there are several distinct advantages of the hpps . the pick faces of the pick - to - light system are automatically replenished with the required containers , and the storage and retrieval (\ns / r\n) machines automatically remove containers and cartons when they are empty or when dynamic slotting of slow moving sku ' s is required and beneficial . the containers are placed directly in a sloping rack position that allows for a comfortable and highly ergonomic access to the containers during picking , thereby reducing pick cycle times . the hpps incorporates an s / r machine designed with a carriage that tilts the load - handling device ( lhd ) to correspond with the slope of the pick channels . through the use of a fully automatic replenishment of picking inventory , floor space is reduced and replenishment labor is eliminated . the system pictures that follow are from the wmf distribution center depicting the hpps replenishment and picking aisle .\nto make your internet experience safer and as comfortable as possible , you should update your browser to a new version here . the update is free of charge . if you use this pc for your work , you should contact your it administrator . please note that this website is possibly not displayed properly due to the outdated browser .\nif you provide personal data when submitting a contact request , we store the data in our database in order to process your request appropriately and to be able to make contact with you . the data is erased unless the storage thereof is still necessary to exhaustively fulfill the purpose or is justified for any other legitimate grounds and / or unless erasure thereof is precluded due to legal obligations ( such as storage obligations under commercial or tax law ) . you can learn more about the details on how personal data is handled here .\nin order to give you a better service deutsche messe uses cookies . if you continue we assume that you consent to receive cookies on all deutsche messe websites .\nexhibitor and product search : up - to - date info at your fingertips need the contact info for a particular supplier ? looking for specific product information ? regular updates ensure that our exhibitor and product search engine continues to provide you with the information you need , when you need it .\npatented air assisted sortation , provides a low cost and effective method for sorting\ndifficult\nproducts .\n8720 red oak blvd . , suite 201 | charlotte , nc 28217 phone : ( 704 ) 676 - 1190 | fax : ( 704 ) 676 - 1199\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\ntechnology - neutral logistics consulting and the wms solution matching your needs reduce your inventories , make your processes lean , flexible and safe \u2013 and your customers happy . our international standard wms viadat with more than 2 , 500 logistics functions and sap ewm reduce your costs per shipped unit .\nmanaging partner christoph hahn - woernle retires after more than 40 years in the intralogistics business .\nphilipp hahn - woernle , son of christoph hahn - woernle , is appointed a member of the management board .\nby acquiring weissert & hieber , the company makes its entry into the field of warehouse technology .\nimmanuel hahn purchases machine shop c . haushahn , initially engaging in the construction of scales and cranes .\nopen shuttles connect processes and reduce warehouse costs ( 12 . 04 . 2018 )\nopen shuttles vernetzen prozesse und senken kosten im lager ( 12 . 04 . 2018 )\ndurchg\u00e4ngige materialfl\u00fcsse in der smart factory dank moderner prozesse in logistik und fertigung ( 08 . 02 . 2018 )\nintegrated material flows in the smart factory thanks to state - of - the - art processes in logistics and production ( 08 . 02 . 2018 )\nnew automated mini - load system at claas managed by sap wm ( 08 . 01 . 2018 )\nsap wm managt neues automatisches kleinteilelager von claas ( 08 . 01 . 2018 )\nrichtfest f\u00fcr automatisches beh\u00e4lterlager - eisele wappnet sich f\u00fcr die digitale zukunft ( 13 . 12 . 2017 )\ntopping - out ceremony for automated container warehouse - eisele is gearing up for the digital future ( 13 . 12 . 2017 )\nelectrical equipment wholesaler l\u00f6ffelhardt invests in the future ( 13 . 10 . 2017 )\nelektro - gro\u00dfh\u00e4ndler l\u00f6ffelhardt investiert in die zukunft ( 13 . 10 . 2017 )\nshorter throughput times due to elimination of external warehouses ( 13 . 09 . 2017 )\nle sp\u00e9cialiste en \u00e9l\u00e9ments de fixation se dote d\u2019un nouveau wms ( 31 . 07 . 2017 )\nwms viadat bekommt neues user interface - noch einfacher konfiguriert und noch intuitiver bedienbar ( 02 . 11 . 2016 )\nwms viadat comes with new user interface - even easier to configure and more intuitive to use ( 02 . 11 . 2016 )\nbeleglose kommissionierung im staplerlager von hansa - flex ( 24 . 03 . 2015 )\nnew viad @ t release makes warehouse processes even more efficient ( 02 . 03 . 2015 )\nintelligent design and intuitive wms simplify complex processes ( 08 . 01 . 2015 )\nintelligente planung und intuitives wms machen komplexe prozesse einfach ( 08 . 01 . 2015 )\nonline store requires new processes at hansa - flex ( 03 . 03 . 2014 )\nonline - shop erfordert neue prozesse bei hansa - flex ( 03 . 03 . 2014 )\nun magasin \u00e0 hauts rayonnages tout automatique pour r\u00f6sler oberfl\u00e4chentechnik ( 10 . 01 . 2014 )\nextensive modernization of odu\u2019s automated mini - load system safeguards availability ( 27 . 12 . 2013 )\numfassende modernisierung des akl von odu sichert verf\u00fcgbarkeit ( 27 . 12 . 2013 )\nmodernste intralogistik mit h\u00e4nel lean - liften und viad @ t ( 09 . 09 . 2013 )\nstate - of - the - art intralogistics with h\u00e4nel lean - lifts and viad @ t ( 09 . 09 . 2013 )\nneues automatiklager und sap ewm bilden fertigungs - r\u00fcckgrat ( 26 . 08 . 2013 )\nnew automatic warehouse and sap ewm form backbone of manufacturing area ( 26 . 08 . 2013 )\naus kipp 50 + wird schnell 60 + ( 27 . 05 . 2013 )\nkipp 50 + quickly turns into 60 + ( 27 . 05 . 2013 )\nclaas with new automatic mini - load system ( 11 . 02 . 2013 )\nle plus grand fournisseur de service de stockage \u00e0 froid ( 04 . 02 . 2013 )\nlogistique d\u2019entrep\u00f4t mieux g\u00e9r\u00e9e gr\u00e2ce \u00e0 viad @ t ( 23 . 01 . 2013 )\nlagerlogistik mit viad @ t sicher im griff ( 27 . 08 . 2012 )\nwarehouse logistics firmly under control with viad @ t ( 27 . 08 . 2012 )\ncemat 2011 : warehouse management system mit internet - browser ( 31 . 03 . 2011 )\nsap in der intralogistik in drei workshop - tagen ( 23 . 11 . 2010 )\nsap les l\u00f6st 15 jahre altes wms ab ( 19 . 08 . 2010 )\nviad @ t bei ludwig - schokolade implementiert ( 26 . 11 . 2009 )\npremiere f\u00fcr viad @ twms 7 . 0 ( 19 . 03 . 2009 )\nlifetime partnership : zweite modernisierung f\u00fcr die sto ag ( 19 . 01 . 2009 )\nviad @ twms 7 . 0 : neues release der standardsoftware ( 18 . 09 . 2008 )\nsuchst du noch oder lieferst du schon ? ( 18 . 12 . 2007 )\ntrumpf errichtet ein zentrallager f\u00fcr die weltweite ersatzteileversorgung in ditzingen ( 08 . 08 . 2006 )\nkleine automatik - lager : scharf kalkuliert , schnell realisiert ( 15 . 02 . 2006 )\nviad @ tone : neue komplett - software f\u00fcr kleine lager ( 26 . 02 . 2005 )\nlogistikzentrum f\u00fcr kr\u00fcger gmbh & amp ; co . kg : p\u00fcnktlich in betrieb gegangen ( 19 . 04 . 2004 )\n& quot ; neues kleinteilelager bei rk rose + krieger : lieferservice ausgebaut , wachstum gesichert & quot ; ( 24 . 03 . 2004 )\nkr\u00fcger gmbh & amp ; co . kg : leistungsstarke werkslogistik ( 13 . 05 . 2003 )\nviad @ t mit zertifizierter sap - le - idw - schnittstelle ( 29 . 01 . 2003 )\nwms , steuerung und mechanik in nur zwei wochen ( 28 . 10 . 2015 )\nzeit f\u00fcr neue anlage ( n ) konzepte ? ( 05 . 11 . 2014 )\nmit mehr funktionen auch auf tablet - pcs ( 07 . 04 . 2014 )\nfarbe bekannt - neues automatiklager in sap les integriert ( 01 . 07 . 2010 )\n90 % sofortlieferung \u2013 neues ersatzteillager f\u00fcr trumpf ( 01 . 09 . 2007 )\nproduktiv im mittelfeld , dynamisch in der spitze ( 01 . 03 . 2007 )\nfm - trendumfrage \u201akommissioniertechnik\u2018 bei internationalen anbietern - den aktuellen auftrag stets im ohr ( 01 . 03 . 2006 )\noperation am offenen herzen - microlog mit modernisiertem automatischen lager f\u00fcr die produktionsversorgung ( 01 . 12 . 2005 )\nbest practice im fokus - 5 . rostocker logistik forum ( 01 . 09 . 2005 )\nhochleistungsf\u00e4hige spezialisten - fm - trendumfrage bei renommierten anbietern automatischer lagertechnik ( 01 . 06 . 2005 )\ngenau kommissionieren - zuverl\u00e4ssig liefern - fm - trendumfrage , kommissioniertechnik\u2018 bei internationalen anbietern ( 01 . 03 . 2005 )\neine branche mit zukunft - intralogistik - unternehmen erwarten auch in 2005 drei prozent wachstum ( 01 . 02 . 2005 )\ndie lieferf\u00e4higkeit entscheidend verbessert - instantproduktehersteller kr\u00fcger mit neuem high - tech - hochregallager in bergisch gladbach ( 01 . 11 . 2004 )\nein kr\u00e4ftiges herz f\u00fcr eine starke logistik - fm - trendumfrage bei renommierten anbietern automatischer lagertechnik ( 01 . 06 . 2004 )\nauf das picken kommt es an - fm - trendumfrage kommissioniertechnik bei internationalen anbietern ( 01 . 03 . 2004 )\nintralogistik - branche formiert sich in einem forum ( 01 . 03 . 2004 )\nbranche mit 11 milliarden euro umsatz - fm - interview mit christoph hahn - woernle , dem sprecher des forums intralogistik im vdma ( 01 . 02 . 2004 )\ndeutsche materialflusstechnik rollt den weltmarkt auf - produktion : intralogistik vernetzt innerbetrieblichen transport , lagerung und warenumschlag ( 16 . 01 . 2004 )\nder anwendernutzen im mittelpunkt - 21 . dortmunder gespr\u00e4che mit neuen produkten , systemen und methodiken der logistik ( 01 . 12 . 2003 )\nindividualit\u00e4t im standard - stauff steuert neues logistikzentrum komplett mit sap les ( 01 . 12 . 2003 )\nrechtzeitig handeln - 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{"id": 56023, "summary": [{"text": "stagecoach in norfolk ( formerly norfolk green ) is a bus operator based in king 's lynn in norfolk , england .", "topic": 13}, {"text": "it operates 33 public bus services in the counties of norfolk , cambridgeshire and lincolnshire as well as numerous school and college services .", "topic": 29}, {"text": "it is a subsidiary of stagecoach . ", "topic": 10}], "title": "stagecoach in norfolk", "paragraphs": ["cambus ltd trades as stagecoach east , stagecoach in bedford , stagecoach in cambridge , stagecoach in huntingdonshire and stagecoach in peterborough .\nstagecoach has also confirmed that from 1 may 2015 , norfolk green will become part of stagecoach east and trade as stagecoach norfolk .\nlynx\u2019s number 35 service is one of several receiving tweaks along with the takeover of three stagecoach in norfolk services \u2013 formerly norfolk green .\nstagecoach group plc (\nstagecoach\n) is pleased to announce that stagecoach bus holdings ltd has completed the acquisition of go west travel ltd , trading as norfolk green , an independent bus operator in the east of england .\nnorfolk green yesterday announced its sale to stagecoach bus holdings - ending its 17 years of independence since being set up in 1996 .\nday tickets can be purchased on bus or in many areas on the stagecoach bus app .\nit ' s now part of the stagecoach east fleetcard , available in the usual place .\nben colson , managing director of norfolk green , which has been sold to stagecoach bus holdings . photo : ian burt .\nbaptists had been active in the north part of town since the first baptist society was organized in 1812 with members from colebrook , canaan , new marlboro , and norfolk . in 1876 they built the north norfolk chapel in the northwest corner of the township .\nstagecoach in norfolk ( norfolk green ) hello i ' m wondering does anyone have the latest fleet card for this area and also how much of the origional norfolk green fleet is still active . . . also are stagecoach due to be bringing any new buses in the new year or transferring any across just not heard much since the takeover and i ' m possibly heading up that way in the new year so wanted to know what to expect\nbefore joining stagecoach , mike spent five years with arriva , as general manager of the st helens depot and then as an area manager in yorkshire . he joined stagecoach as operations director at the north east business in november 2011 .\nthis account is now closed . for updates , please follow @ stagecoach _ east\nre : stagecoach in norfolk ( norfolk green ) it ' s now part of the stagecoach east fleetcard , available in the usual place . most of the original fleet are still active - though there have been a few transfers / disposals of non - dda solos ; 25269 has transferred to sc west and the spectras have been withdrawn . other than that though , the fleet remains intact , though obviously supplemented by the transfers in and new vehicles .\nas reported on stephen knight media , recently repainted alexander dennis enviro400 stagecoach norfolk 10053 sn12eho has received branding for route 10 between hunstanton and king ' s lynn .\na recruitment process is now underway for the managing director post at stagecoach south west .\nregistered office : cambus ltd , daw bank , stockport , cheshire , sk3 0du ( registered in england no . 01822941 ) go west travel ltd trades as stagecoach in peterborough .\nstagecoach group plc . registered office : 10 dunkeld road , perth ph1 5tw , scotland , registered in scotland . registered number : 100764\nhis life in public transport started in 1970 when he had a school holiday job in oxfordshire sweeping floors and bus conducting . his first senior role was in 1980 as transport manager , charlton - on - otmoor services , in oxfordshire .\nall three of the new services were previously operated by stagecoach in norfolk . lynx said it will make some changes , successor to the norfolk green operation to the timetables to help keep buses to time . it has also made some changes to fares , with some tickets slightly increasing in price , which can be offset by purchasing two - trip tickets .\nmike watson has been managing director , stagecoach south west , since july 2013 and has been in the bus industry for nearly 20 years .\nthe first catholic mass was held in norfolk in 1836 following the arrival of the ryan family who established a woolen mill in town . the handful of catholics worshiped in the ryan home and in the woolen mill until 1859 when the church of the immaculate conception was built . by then roman catholics numbered 18 % of the town population . the adjacent rectory was constructed only after norfolk became an independent parish in 1889 . as catholicism flourished , the church was enlarged and transformed in 1924 by architect alfredo taylor .\nmanaging director ben colson said the decision was \u201cnot taken easily\u201d , and added that norfolk green went into new hands \u201cin good shape\u201d .\nhe will be succeeded as managing director of stagecoach south by mike watson with effect from 1 july 2015 . mike has been managing director at stagecoach south west for the past two years .\nandrew then worked as a district manager for the national bus company in exeter and cheltenham before joining cheltenham & gloucester omnibus co in 1986 . he became commercial director and then managing director of the business , which was bought by stagecoach in 1993 .\nnorfolk ( va ) american commercial beacon and & portsmouth advertiser , december 11 , 1823 .\nthe acquisition will complement stagecoach ' s existing successful bus operations in the east of england , where it already operates around 360 buses and employs 950 staff .\nafter spending two years at south west trains as general manager , wessex division ( in charge of the weymouth and exeter lines ) in the late 1990s , we was appointed managing director of stagecoach south in 1999 , a post which he has held ever since .\nanglianbus started life as anglian coaches , in 1981 . formed by david and christine pursey , the company was based in a depot in loddon an . . .\nrobert montgomery , managing director of stagecoach uk bus , said :\nnorfolk green is an award - winning , high - quality bus operator . the business is well - run and has been successful in attracting more people to the benefits of bus travel\nthe original station in the village center was a simple wooden structure . in 1898 a new station was constructed of native granite . a sign in brass letters read norfolk , the highest railroad station in connecticut . two years later another station was built at what was in fact the highest elevation reached by the railroad . situated a mile south of the green on litchfield road just before the winchester road turn - off , it was appropriately called the summit station . it later burned down . the train also made a stop in grantville and near ashpohtag road in west norfolk . known for most of its existence as the central new england , the railroad was never financially successful and ceased to run through norfolk in 1938 .\nfor those going beyond grammar school , the norfolk academy , now the norfolk historical museum , was built on the east side of the green in 1840 . the first floor of this building also functioned as the town hall . in 1884 the robbins school , a private secondary school , was founded in memory of norfolk\u2019s first pastor , ammi ruhamah robbins . located on the site of the original robbins parsonage , it closed its doors in 1912 . the former headmaster\u2019s residence and schoolhouse are now private dwellings .\noriginating in the 16th century , stagecoach travel occurred in 10 - 15 mile \u2018stages\u2019 , giving need to a network of coaching inns . horses were changed and travellers could eat , drink and rest overnight . in 1706 , the first official stagecoach route was established . the ffolkes was built by sir martin browne ffolkes , the first baronet of hillington ( 1749\u20131821 ) who was high sheriff of norfolk and the sitting mp for king\u2019s lynn . sir martin used to hold court in our main building and used the cellar as a jail !\nbus operator stagecoach announced today ( 20 april 2015 ) that andrew dyer , who heads the company\u2019s south bus operation , is to retire in july after a career of more than four decades in the uk bus industry .\naddress : stagecoach , cambridge road , fenstanton , pe28 9jb disability helpdesk email : fenland . enquiries @ urltoken\nour day tickets allow you to make as many journeys as you like for one day on stagecoach buses .\nnorfolk green , which the present owners bought in 1996 with three coaches , has become available for purchase due to the retirement following ill health of main shareholder ben colson . the operation will be run separately , managed by gary nolan regional director north , stagecoach uk bus .\n\u201ci am proud of the improvements we have made at stagecoach south in recent years , which has only been possible because of the great team we have here . i wish mike every success in continuing this progress into the future . \u201d\nsummer was not the only recreational season in norfolk . in the 1930\u2019s the town became known as the winter sports center of connecticut . following the 1932 olympics held in lake placid , the newly - formed norfolk winter sports association sponsored an annual ski - jump competition , which drew some of the nation\u2019s best skiers to compete on the natural slope jump carved out of the side of canaan mountain .\nthere were major changes to services in king ' s lynn and west norfolk at the end of april 2018 . plan your journey or check with bus operators before travelling .\nplease use our online form to report your lost or stolen ticket , or you can contact your local stagecoach bus office .\nin september , norfolk county council announced plans to cut its \u00a3225 , 000 - a - year coasthopper subsidy by \u00a375 , 000 in each of the next two years - a move that mr colson said could spell the end of the service .\n1840 marked the beginning of methodist worship in norfolk . the church , built on north street in 1841 , was a mission church served by a circuit minister until about 1900 when it acquired its own pastor . methodist services were also held at pond hill and north norfolk . sunday afternoon church services were held on the steps of the aetna silk mill for families who lived on what was known as patmos island , the site of several factories . financial difficulties brought an end to methodist worship in norfolk , and in 1918 the congregation merged with that of the church of christ . the church is now a private residence .\ntrain and bus operator stagecoach has said that slowing economic growth has begun to take its toll on the company\u2019s uk rail division .\nafter being formed in 1994 , norfolk green was bought by its existing owner two years later and during the next 17 years it grew from three buses to the number it runs today .\nthe norfolk manufacturing company was founded in 1852 for the manufacture of cotton warp , knitting cotton , and warping twine . its factory , known as the stone mill , with its iron water wheel was later sold to the norfolk hosiery company whose founder , edward e . kilbourn , invented an automatic knitting machine that revolutionized the manufacture of underwear and hosiery . the factory still stands as part of what was more recently the general electric plant . with additional investors and the purchase of a mill in new brunswick , new jersey , the company expanded to become the norfolk and new brunswick hosiery company , at one time a giant in the manufacture of knitted garments , and norfolk\u2019s largest industrial concern .\nwe took over the reins at the ffolkes in the summer of 2016 and began our journey of refurbishment , opening again in may 2017 .\nhe began his career in 1996 in the service planning department at london transport buses . after five years in planning and procurement roles , mike moved to go ahead subsidiary metrobus as assistant operations manager . he has also worked for go north east , as well as in consultancy roles .\nrobert montgomery , managing director of stagecoach uk bus , said : \u201cthe acquisition will allow us to expand our operations in the east of england , where we have achieved good passenger growth by focusing on good value fares , investing in our networks and delivering punctual and reliable services .\nthe surprise sale comes after a tough period for norfolk green , which has been struggling to keep on the road its much - lauded coasthopper service , which runs along the norfolk coast area of outstanding natural beauty and is cherished by locals and tourists .\nkonect was formed by julian patterson , steve challis , andy warnes and maggie challis in 1999 . they acquired the former eniway coaches depot in saham toney from norfolk green , along with the goodwill and contract work . the initial fleet consisted of four coaches , no buses !\nandrew dyer said :\ni have a passion for the industry and i would not have exchanged my long and varied career in passenger transport for anything . i have thoroughly enjoyed the last 21 years with stagecoach .\nthe norfolk coast partnership does not own or manage any bus services but we have provided website links to individual service providers ( below ) to assist users in obtaining the very latest timetable and fare information .\nhe said : \u201ci would like to give a very warm welcome to stagecoach , who are a world class company with a really good reputation across the country and have just announced that they are buying norfolk green . they are obviously buying a local success story and i do believe that they will use their strength and expertise to reinforce this success so that norfolk green carries on serving our community . \u201d\nthe plentiful supply of water power primarily along the blackberry river allowed industry to flourish , and by the mid - nineteenth century norfolk was in its heyday as a manufacturing town . dams were built along the river , and water wheels were installed to harness that power . initially , most industries were small and individually owned : the ryan brothers manufactured shears and operated a woolen factory ; jonathan kilbourn\u2019s carding machine produced rolls of wool ; and in west norfolk , captain john dewell built the stone shop to produce grass and grain scythes . west norfolk became an industrial hub of sorts , as several large tanneries and an iron works were located there . another sizable tannery , the s . d . northway manufacturing company , operated in south norfolk . the foundation of the old mill wheel is visible today . among the many items manufactured in norfolk were wooden bowls and dishes , cheese boxes , clocks and clock plates , scythes , shears , planters\u2019 hoes , and axles .\nrobert montgomery , stagecoach uk bus managing director , said : \u201candrew has had an extensive career in the uk bus industry and i would like to thank him for his loyalty and commitment to stagecoach over many years . most recently , his knowledge and experience has been invaluable as part of the integration of the former norfolk green operations into the business and we wish him all the best in his retirement . \u201ci would also like to congratulate mike on his appointment . over the past two years , he has established strong community links in the south west and i am sure he will bring that same spirit of partnership and focus on customer service to his new role . \u201d\nwhen the tract of land that would become the township of norfolk was divided into fifty - three rights of four hundred acres each and offered for sale by the colony of connecticut in 1738 , few buyers were interested . the green woods , a dense hemlock forest riddled with swamps and rock ledge , did not appeal to prospective settlers who had to make a living from the land . it took six years for the first of the original proprietors , as the buyers of these rights were called , to settle in norfolk . in 1744 cornelius brown built his log dwelling just east of the norfolk - north canaan town line , probably choosing that location for its proximity to the relatively well - established community of canaan . although settlement was slow , by 1758 with forty - three families in residence the community was sizeable enough to petition the general assembly for town privileges . on october 12 , 1758 , norfolk was incorporated , and the business of civic life began in earnest .\nthe ambition was always to run buses and gradually the coach fleet decreased and the bus fleet increased as additional tendered bus routes were won . in 2003 the company name was changed to konect bus and the final coaches were sold . in 2004 the 16 vehicle depot at saham toney had been outgrown and the company moved to a new , purpose built site at an industrial estate in toftwood , dereham ; this was subsequently outgrown in 2005 and buses were parked in an overflow car parking site nearby . in march 2013 konect\u2019s new depot in rashes green industrial estate opened .\nfollow us on twitter @ stagecoach _ east to get service updates , ask a quick question or tell us about your experiences travelling with stagecoach ( whether it ' s good , or not so good ) . please remember to include details of the route , date and time of the bus journey you were on .\nthe company operates around 70 buses and carries around 4 . 6million passengers a year on a network covering norfolk , and parts of cambridgeshire and lincolnshire .\nnorfolk\u2019s rich historic resources provide testimony to the town\u2019s vibrant past and bring life once again to the many different people who gave shape to the town .\nmike watson said : \u201ci\u2019m very privileged to follow in andrew\u2019s footsteps . stagecoach south has a strong team of committed people . i\u2019m looking forward to building on what has been achieved and developing the business further to attract more people to bus travel . \u201d\na transport group which runs bus services across norfolk has been hit by poor weather , the brexit vote and terrorism as it has seen its revenue slow .\nthere are three train stations serving west norfolk . see the national rail website for information on king ' s lynn , watlington and downham market train stations .\nno one who has been listening carefully to the many speeches made by environment secretary michael gove , who has just passed his first anniversary in the role , or taken the time to read the health and harmony command paper , can be in any doubt that our exit from the european union next march will usher in major change in policy for domestic agriculture .\nwe still operate some services including the 505 and if you require any further information , please visit the norfolk county council website or see below for more details .\nnorfolk green , which was last month named independent bus operator of the year , operates commercial , tendered and school bus services , employing more than 160 people .\nin late 2005 norwich\u2019s park and ride sites were revamped with an additional sixth site being added .\nyou can buy fusion tickets on the bus , or buy in advance on a holdall smartcard .\ntechnological advances like steamship travel and the later advent of rail travel in the 1830s contributed to the emergence of american tourism and the formulation of a distinct american culture . by the 1820s and 1830s , these advancements combined with a growing interest in america ' s natural attractions and a wealthy population resulted in the growth of american tourism . the construction of turnpikes led to more comfortable and faster stagecoach services , while steamboat travel made water routes both a faster and more reliable option . however , the price of travel in the early nineteenth century often deterred all but the wealthy .\nmy condolences to the family of the driver who lost his life in today ' s accident . we owe a debt of gratitude to all bus drivers who risk their lives in the . . .\nstagecoach made the comments alongside its half - year results , which saw pre - tax profits fall 1 . 4 % to \u00a389 . 5m . revenue nudged up 1 . 6 % to \u00a32bn .\nto help you plan your journey , traveline provides a complete journey planner and all bus timetables for norfolk , simply fill in where you want to go from and to and at what time and traveline will give you the bus number you need , what time it leaves and any changes .\nandrew dyer , who will formally retire on 11 july , has 45 years of service to the bus industry and for a short time also previously held a management role in the rail industry . he has worked with stagecoach for 21 years , including two years at the company\u2019s south west trains rail franchise .\nif you still haven ' t found what you ' re looking for , please call , tweet or email our stagecoach east head office from 08 : 30 to 17 : 30 , monday to friday .\ndennis trident alexander alx400 18422 ae06gzu has been transferred from peterborough , whilst optare solo 47243 gx55dxm has gone the other way . other tridents 17741 ly52zdz and 17785 lx03bvy have now been painted into stagecoach livery .\nwe ' d love to know why you chose these scores . please tell us in your own words :\nthe acquisition will allow us to expand our operations in the east of england , where we have achieved good passenger growth by focusing on good value fares , investing in our networks and delivering punctual and reliable services .\nben colson said :\nwe have built a strong brand in the area with a larger network of bus routes than was here in 1996 , attracted new customers to using the bus and increased employment . the company goes forward into new hands in good shape , and will benefit from being owned by a major transport company .\nbus won two sites with required 11 new buses including some double deckers . these contracts were renewed in 2010 and\nwe ' ve detected that javascript is disabled in your browser . would you like to proceed to legacy twitter ?\ninterested in the history of the area or sharing memories or old photos from the local area ? post here .\nin its rail division specifically , it added that , while it has exceeded profit targets , growth has slowed .\ntourism also changed how americans viewed their relationship to the land . the formation of an american culture was greatly tied to american ' s perceptions of the landscape . sears writes that from the beginning americans had sought their identity in their relationship to the land they had settled . in the 1820s and 1830s , tourist attractions helped the young nation cultivate a sense of national culture in a country without the centuries - long traditions of europe . in essence , tourism provided a means of defining america as a place and taking pride in the special features of its landscape .\nother than that though , the fleet remains intact , though obviously supplemented by the transfers in and new vehicles .\nby embedding twitter content in your website or app , you are agreeing to the twitter developer agreement and developer policy .\nadd your thoughts about any tweet with a reply . find a topic you\u2019re passionate about , and jump right in .\nthe ferry also provides a convenient service for commuters and shoppers who wish to avoid travelling and parking in the town centre .\nit ' s been quite a while since i posted an update from king ' s lynn , so i thought i better keep you all up to date with the latest happenings from the ex - norfolk green operations .\nwest norfolk community transport ( wnct ) provides safe and affordable transport services for people who are unable to access public transport services due to location , age or mobility issues . you can find out more on the wnct website .\n\u201cthe company goes forward into new hands in good shape , and will benefit from being owned by a major transport company . \u201d\nstagecoach south provides local bus services across hampshire , surrey and sussex , with some routes extending into berkshire and wiltshire . it has around 1 , 150 employees , a fleet of more than 460 buses and around 35 million passenger journeys a year .\nin one of the first actions the town took following its incorporation , villagers voted to build a meeting house and hire a preacher . the meeting house was raised in 1759 , its location chosen near the geographical center of all the settlements , carefully calculated and measured . in 1760 the church of christ was gathered , and the following year ammi ruhamah robbins accepted the call . the small wooden church , painted peach - blow pink , was not fully completed for ten years . by the end of rev . robbins\u2019 pastorate in 1813 , it had become too small for the growing population of norfolk , and a more commodious and elegant church building was built , designed by master builder and noted church architect david hoadley , which overlooks the green today .\nit has won countless awards , including the mayor\u2019s award for business achievement in 2007 , the uk bus operator of the year award in 2010 ( the only time that a small operator has won it ) and last month the independent operator of the year award .\nregistered office : go west travel ltd , daw bank , stockport , cheshire , sk3 0du ( registered in england no . 03117358 )\nthe bus station area in king ' s lynn has recently been refurbished to improve the pedestrian links between the bus and rail station .\nthe company provides local bus services to west and north norfolk , north cambridgeshire and south lincolnshire , employs more than 160 people and operates over 70 buses which carried more than four - and - a - half million passengers last year .\nthe region was rich in ore , and ample forests provided fuel for the iron industry . in 1770 an iron works was established near the foot of buttermilk falls . blacksmiths produced horseshoes , parts for farm implements , hardware , nails , and other essential tools for building . legend has it that norfolk iron was used to manufacture some of the links of the chain that was stretched across the hudson river near white plains in an unsuccessful attempt to thwart advancing british troops during the revolutionary war . decades later , when the war of 1812 threatened the young republic , hanchett\u2019s iron works on the shore of lake wangum manufactured anchors for the united states navy .\nwhen frederic dennis wrote his book the norfolk village green in 1917 , he hoped that it would inspire future generations to preserve the beauty of what had become a magnificent visual centerpiece of the town and the epitome of the classic new england green : a broad expanse of grass shaded by majestic trees and dotted with monuments over which soared the elegant white steeple of a historic church .\nsummer is truly upon us , and east anglia continues to bask in sunshine and high temperatures . but what does it mean for companies ? with a trusty dictionary and a little poetic licence , our reporters have compiled a selective a to z tour through the summer season in business .\n\u201chopefully norfolk green will really benefit from having this new world class parent company , and i am going to be having early talks with them to discuss what i hope will be a firm ongoing commitment to key local services , including the coasthopper . \u201d\na selection of bus services operating routes within the norfolk coast aonb follow , there are other services and providers and please note all route information is subject to change therefore check further with service providers for up - to - date information . a good way find the service for your journey is to enter your requirements on traveline urltoken which will provide all options and links to relevant timetables . norfolk county council have a section on their website urltoken which provides contact details of providers along with timetables and bus stop locations .\nafter the eldridge sisters died , their cousin ellen battell stoeckel remodeled their home as a community center known as battell house . in her will she provided for the creation of a trust that would enable music , art , and literary offerings to be carried on under the auspices of yale university on her property . following ellen\u2019s death in 1939 , alfredo taylor was engaged to transform the bucolic stoeckel estate into a campus for the norfolk music school of yale university . this evolved into the yale summer school of music and art where the arts continue to flourish today .\n* calls are charged at geographic rates ( the same as 01 / 02 numbers ) and are included in call packages from both landlines and mobiles .\nthe most populated of the school districts , the center district required the construction of increasingly larger facilities . the original schoolhouse built on the east side of the green in 1777 was replaced in 1819 with a building known as the schoolhouse and conference room just south of the church of christ . in 1886 a four - room schoolhouse was built on shepard road . when it became too small , a two - story brick building was built just south and east of the catholic church . center school was demolished following the opening of botelle elementary school in 1970 . a commemorative fountain is all that remains .\nretained the sites and added an additional site . the company won the prestigious \u2018independent operator of the year\u2019 award in 2007 at the uk bus awards ceremony .\njohn f . sears , sacred places : american tourist attractions in the nineteenth century ( new york : oxford university press , 1989 ) , 3 - 11 .\nthe 1820s saw the emergence of steamboat travel on the chesapeake bay . although in the early part of the decade , steamboats did little to affect the business of packet ships , they certainly attracted the attention of the citizens of port cities who noted both the curious sight of the little boats with their steam - belching smokestacks as well as the regularity with which the infant steam lines were able to provide services . steamers such as the virginia , the norfolk , and the potomac constituted this first wave of passenger steamers that began to appear all over the chesapeake in the first few years of the 1820s . slowly but surely , stubborn chesapeake planters also began to realize the value of this mode of transportation that could be depended upon to get their harvests to port within one day in a variety of weather conditions .\nplease see our guide to tickets for a summary of our tickets and passenger types in east england and if you still have a question , please call or email us .\na big thanks to patrick munford for sending in this report on clacton ' s latest bus rally .\n31 st may was the day for clacton b . . .\nmr colson said \u201cour decision to sell was not taken easily but it follows a period of ill health during the summer and early autumn . over the years we have built a strong brand in the area with a much larger network of bus routes than was here in 1996 , attracted new customers to using the bus , and we have increased employment .\nthe business has leased depot and bus station facilities in king ' s lynn , as well as a number of small out - station facilities on short - term let arrangements .\nthis site uses some unobtrusive cookies to store information on your computer , these are in place to ensure that you receive the best possible experience when using the bus & coach buyer website .\nfrom 30 april 2018 the coastal bus service known as coasthopper has changed following the withdrawal of operator stagecoach . the service will be run as a joint operation between lynx buses operating the service between king ' s lynn and wells under the coastliner branding and sanders coaches operating between wells and cromer ( * with links to mundesley and north walsham ) under the coasthopper branding .\n\u201cuk gdp growth has slowed . there is evidence of weakening consumer and business confidence , and we see continuing uncertainty among consumers and businesses in the context of the uk\u2019s decision to leave the european union .\nlive lists . . . hosted on google docs in spreadsheet form , these lists are updated as changes happen . details include chassis numbers , seating , withdrawn vehicles , associated registrations , and photo links : available now are\nif you buy tickets on a holdall smartcard , you can purchase 1 , 3 or 5 day tickets in advance ( valid for 28 days from date of purchase ) . please note , refunds are not available for unused or expired tickets .\nlothian country , a wholly - owned subsidiary of lothian , has today announced plans to expand its services to west lothian \u2013 creating in excess of 65 new jobs . beginning on sunday 19 august , three new routes will [ . . . ]\nwhether there\u2019s two adults or a family or group of up to five people * our high5 tickets offer great value for a day out by bus . valid for a day\u2019s unlimited travel in your chosen area . ( * maximum of 2 adults )\nexisting holdall customers will need a new card to add fusion tickets . we will need to cancel your current holdall in order to send you a new one , but any tickets or money on your old card can be transferred to the new one .\nservice 39 from king\u2019s lynn to raf marham has seen a service reduction to shouldham . lynx said this is \u2018due to inconsiderate parking by some residents in westgate , shouldham . \u2019 most journeys from king\u2019s lynn will serve westgate on request to the driver .\nfor even greater savings , we also offer annual tickets for adults or young people , or if you ' re in full time education , our student saver tickets offer great deals exclusively for students . . . just click here to find out more .\nrelax , enjoy the countryside and do your bit for the environment have you ever driven along the scenic roads of norfolk in the spring and summer and wondered what lies beyond that high hedge ? not able to appreciate the beautiful surroundings and concentrate on the driving at the same time ? ever asked yourself just where all those cars come from ? why don ' t you relax , really enjoy the countryside and do your bit for the environment . take the award winning coasthopper bus service . . . you can also link to the bittern line rail service between sheringham and norwich . look out for the special tickets including some incorporating bus and train services to get a real value for money experience .\nbooked a night here as an anniversary getaway and we loved it . daisy greeted us and the welcome was warm and friendly . rooms have been refurbished recently and the standard is amazing ! couldn ' t fault the service in the restaurant , the food or the value for money . will definitely stay again .\nin 2009 konect bus celebrated 10 years of operation and refurbished 1977 leyland national 152 ( ufx852s ) . leyland nationals were the first buses konect operated so it seemed appropriate to preserve 152 which has been with konect since 2001 . 152 only goes out as a last resort but can be found on local school runs and market day services .\nit ' s ideal whether you ' re commuting , heading to school or college , catching a train or enjoying a day exploring one of the fascinating places on route . check out the pages in our excel timetable and guide for some ideas of places to visit and things to do as well as maps of the excel route and all the places we serve along the way .\nduring the course of the nineteenth century , norfolk\u2019s rich forests were tapped for industry . hemlock stands were felled to provide bark for the local tanneries . broad swaths of woodland were cleared , and the lumber produced charcoal to smelt iron ore . some wooded areas still bear traces of the circular hearths where piles of lumber had smoldered . by the late - nineteenth century , vistas had been opened that no longer exist today , while much of the forestland had been reduced to burned - over scrub and brush . through the careful stewardship and sustainable forest management of such properties as the great mountain forest , the green woods have regenerated , and timber harvesting is once more an economically - viable business .\nget the best out the coasthopper by . . . avoiding peak times - try not to travel between 09 : 30 - 10 : 30 and 15 : 00 - 15 : 30 as this is when the bus is most busy by planning your journey accordingly . and why not get off the bus at a new spot ? there ' s walks , local producers , events and more to be found in the enjoying section and on the active map\nalthough the church of christ initially served the needs of the entire community , it was not long before other religious groups began to make an appearance . an episcopal society was organized as early as 1786 with five members . served by itinerant missionaries who faced difficult travel to the isolated town , the congregation remained small , and it was not until 1885 that regular services were held . the erection of the church of the transfiguration , a summer chapel on mills way , followed in 1894 .\none of east anglia\u2019s independent bus companies is travelling into a new era after being sold to a national firm .\n\u201cobviously i am very sad that ben colson has decided for perfectly understandable reasons that it is now time for him to move on . having set the company up from scratch , he has turned it into an iconic local brand with an incredibly loyal workforce who have always put the customer first .\n\u201cour people are central to our growth plans and we are delighted to welcome our new employees to the business . \u201d\nrt @ mantruckbusuk : the new man neoplan tourliner c # coach takes luxury , long - haul coach travel , to a new dimension . the driver gets an upda\u2026\nrt @ dawsongroupbc : contact us to see how we can help you and your business today . urltoken\nwe care about protecting your privacy . view our privacy policy for details of how we collect and use your information .\nplease note we will use cookies to store your location and provide a better website experience . by continuing to use this website you consent to this and you can view our\nwe announced some time ago that we were withdrawing our bus operations from king ' s lynn .\nwe are pleased to announce that routes affected have been covered by various other operators but not necessarily at the same level of frequency .\nchanges to the existing march to wisbech timetable with frequency reduced from hourly to one hour 30 minutes .\nservice 45 will serve the walpoles , hay green and trinity all saints then via the a17 to king ' s lynn .\nservice 45a will also serve these points and operate via clenchwarton and west lynn .\ndaytime service reduced to every 30 minutes . hourly journeys operate via west lynn . minor changes to sunday timings\nnew commuter service x55 on school days running fast between sutton bridge and king ' s lynn .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nthe company\u2019s buses cover around 20 million miles a year on more than 115 different routes . services cover aldershot , guildford , camberley , andover , basingstoke , winchester , portsmouth , chichester , worthing and brighton . some routes also reach into newbury and salisbury .\nour switchboard is open from 08 : 30 to 17 : 30 , monday to friday . telephone : 01223 433 250\nour switchboard is open from 09 : 00 to 16 : 00 , monday to friday .\nour switchboard is open from 09 : 00 to 14 : 00 , monday to friday . telephone : 01480 309 084\nour switchboard is open from 09 : 00 to 17 : 00 , monday to friday .\nopinion on how we are doing - please feel free to drop us an email or write to us .\nif you can ' t find the timetable information you need on our website , please contact traveline for full timetable information .\nthey ' re open from 07 : 00 to 22 : 00 on weekdays and 08 : 00 to 22 : 00 at weekends .\n* calls cost 12p per minute plus your phone company ' s access charge , charges from other providers or mobiles may vary .\nfor smartcard enquiries eg help with using the e - shop , delivery issues , cards not working , lost or stolen tickets , etc . please contact us :\nlines are open 07 : 00 to 22 : 00 , 7 days a week , excluding christmas day .\nlines are open 09 : 00 to 17 : 00 , monday to friday , excluding bank holidays .\nthey offer more value for money than buying a single or return , as you can travel on all our buses within your chosen ticket zone .\nprivacy is a fundamental human right . this site uses cookies . read my cookie policy .\n1 bus online . this live map might be incomplete or out of date . click on a bus to see when it last updated\n' s tweets and complete profile . click the\nfollow\nbutton to send a follow request .\nyou can add location information to your tweets , such as your city or precise location , from the web and via third - party applications . you always have the option to delete your tweet location history . learn more\nhere ' s the url for this tweet . copy it to easily share with friends .\nnot on twitter ? sign up , tune into the things you care about , and get updates as they happen .\nthis timeline is where you\u2019ll spend most of your time , getting instant updates about what matters to you .\nhover over the profile pic and click the following button to unfollow any account .\nwhen you see a tweet you love , tap the heart \u2014 it lets the person who wrote it know you shared the love .\nthe fastest way to share someone else\u2019s tweet with your followers is with a retweet . tap the icon to send it instantly .\nlynx coastliner timetables available here urltoken lynx contact details : tel : 01553 611955 ; email : talk2us @ urltoken ; web : www . urltoken twitter @ mylynxbus ; facebook mylynxbus\nsanders coasthopper leaflet and for further details on how these connect with existing sanders route timetables which have been changed see sanders timetables . sanders contact details : tel : 01263 712800 ; email : sales @ urltoken : web : www . urltoken\nour people are central to our growth plans and we are delighted to welcome our new employees to the business .\nmost computers will open pdf documents automatically , but you may need to download adobe reader .\nmuseum open june 2 through october 7 saturday and sunday 1 - 4 pm admission is free . \u00a9 2017 - 18 all rights reserved .\nthe highway man came riding , riding , riding , riding , up to the old inn . . .\nour goal was simple , to return the ffolkes to its former coaching inn roots ; with portraits of notable locals , pewterware , top hats and coaching accessories evoking those fanciful days of intrepid travel . we offer a great range of facilities to passers by : restaurant and bar , coffee lounge , ffolkes play ( both inside and out ) , 24 bedrooms , a stunning event space , weddings and functions and a little pie shop for a bit of ffolkes to take away .\nthe staff were very friendly , food was good and the play area was fabulous . we will definitely be heading back soon . 5 stars !\namazing venue , it ' s stunning . great staff , location and superb for a wedding .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 strict / / en\nurltoken\nit ' s a shame to see the colour green go . will they still keep the excellent tradition of naming their vehicles after famous local people ? ? ? peter\nthe group said revenue was also hit by competition from airlines and lower petrol prices , meaning more people opted to drive than take public transport .\n\u201cother factors such as increased terrorism concerns and poor weather have had some impact on revenue , \u201d the firm said .\nbut chief executive martin griffiths struck an upbeat tone , flagging a market opportunity for a shift from cars to public transport against a backdrop of \u201cpopulation growth , urbanisation , technological advancements , and increasing pressure to tackle road congestion and improve air quality\u201d .\nthe company also operates routes such as south west trains , east midlands trains , virgin trains east coast and virgin rail group\u2019s west coast franchise .\nthis site uses cookies to give you the best experience of our website . by continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies . find out more about our cookies policy .\nfusion tickets are valid from 4 . 01am until 4am the next morning , for as many journeys as you like . you can also pass it on to a friend or relative to use too .\nfusion tickets on the holdall smartcard are now available to use on the bus .\ncontact details for the individual operators including lost property , comments and service updates are below .\ndavid c . holly , tidewater by steamboat : a saga of the chesapeake ( baltimore : the john hopkins university press , 1991 ) , 20 - 22 , 28 .\nwe use cookies to improve your experience . by viewing our content you are accepting the use of cookies .\na regular passenger ferry service operates between the historic centre of king ' s lynn and west lynn .\nthe service has been running since 1285 . it provides an ideal way to view the beautiful historic quayside of king ' s lynn from the other side of the river great ouse at west lynn .\nall times above are west lynn departure times with the last ferry leaving at 6 : 30pm . the gates are shut shortly after this time .\nthe service is operated by s . n . kingston marine services . the operators reserve the right to suspend service if tide or weather conditions present any risk to passenger ' s safety .\nwest lynn terminal : ferry square , west lynn , pe34 3jq . free parking is available at the west lynn terminal .\nking ' s lynn terminal : ferry lane , king ' s lynn , pe30 1hn .\nplease note : ferry lane is a pedestrian access lane only , accessed off king street , king ' s lynn ."]}
{"id": 56029, "summary": [{"text": "mother 's cookies is a brand that originally had a bakery based in oakland , california , that operated from 1914 to 2008 .", "topic": 7}, {"text": "a sister company , archway cookies of battle creek , michigan , was founded in 1936 .", "topic": 32}, {"text": "both mother 's cookies and archway declared bankruptcy in 2008 .", "topic": 4}, {"text": "at its height , the company distributed cookies throughout the united states , and was one of the leading cookie makers in the country .", "topic": 11}, {"text": "the kellogg company acquired the mother 's cookies trademark and recipes in december 2008 and brought the brand back to west coast grocery store shelves on may 14 , 2009 . ", "topic": 7}], "title": "mother ' s cookies", "paragraphs": ["mother ' s cookies . . . mother ' s damn cookies ! ! !\nmother ' s cookies . . . mother ' s damn cookies ! ! ! - youtube\nkellogg plans to reintroduce many of mother ' s cookies most popular cookies . mother ' s cookies brands include iced animal crackers , sandwich cookies and wire cut cookies .\nkellogg company plans on reintroducing many of mother ' s cookies back into stores on the west coast by june , 2009 . while we may not have all varieties of mother ' s cookies available at that time , we are working on some of your favorites like mother ' s circus animals , mother ' s iced oatmeal cookies , mother ' s parade animal cookies , mother ' s chocolate chip , mother ' s coconut cocadas , mother ' s macaroons , mother ' s taffy sandwich cookies , mother ' s english tea cookies , mother ' s double fudge sandwich cookies , mother ' s vanilla cr\u00e8me sandwich cookies , and mother ' s iced lemon cookies .\nrelated mother ' s cookies goes bankrupt ; hipster shirt memorializes the animal cookies kellogg ' s saves mother ' s cookies archway cookies also saved from bankruptcy goodbye mother ' s cookies . no more pink & white animal cookies ? [ talk ]\nkellogg ' s eventually bought the assets of mother ' s , and mother ' s cookies returned to store shelves in 2009 .\nmother ' s iced oatmeal cookies baked with pride , 12 o . . .\nmother ' s the original circus animal cookies 12 ct ( p . . .\n2002 - mother ' s \u00ae cookies bakes more than 17 million cookies a day to keep up with demand .\nmother ' s the original circus animal cookies , 1 oz , 2 . . .\nfrom mother ' s \u00ae cookies ' humble beginnings on a street corner cart to the introduction of original circus animal \u00ae cookies , today ' s comeback would not be possible without mother ' s \u00ae cookies ' many loyal fans . here are some memorable mother ' s \u00ae cookies milestones from the last 95 years :\n1983 - mother ' s \u00ae cookies moves to the big screen in the movie scarface .\nthank you for the recipe . i\u2019m going to miss mother\u2019s cookies ( sob sob ) .\nthere are 140 calories in a 1 pouch serving of mother ' s circus animal cookies .\ndouble batch of love found at mother ' s cookies . . . part 1 - oakland momma\nfor more information and to help spread the word about mother ' s \u00ae cookies return , visit urltoken .\ndennis pfeifer , who distributed mother ' s cookies in california , said quality controls slipped as the company faltered .\nenjoy your favorite beverage with this special mug . keep your mother\u2019s \u00ae cookies fresher longer with this custom bag clip .\nkellogg company acquiring trademarks and recipes of mother ' s cake & cookie co .\nmother ' s cookies was founded in oakland in 1914 . the plant in east oakland shut down suddenly in 2008 . 1\nold mother ' s cookies lofts is a 21 - unit live / work loft building which formerly housed the mother\u2019s cookies bakery and warehouse . its units are open and expansive with industrial brick , steel and wood features incorporated throughout the entire building .\nmothers4 / c / 27feb98 / bu / lc evelia leyva , a packer at mother ' s cookies for four years , puts taffy cookies in their proper place . about 25 - 30 percent of mother ' s cookies are hand - packed . ( chronicle photo by lara cerri ) less\ngourmet cookie gifts | nationwide delivery | hope ' s cookies - hope ' s cookies | gourmet cookie gifts online - cookie delivery across the u . s . a .\nmothers4 / c / 27feb98 / bu / lc evelia leyva , a packer at mother ' s cookies for four years , puts taffy cookies in their proper place . about 25 - 30 percent of mother ' s cookies are hand - packed . ( chronicle photo by lara . . . more\nare you ready to create your mother\u2019s day promotion ? click here to get started .\nmother\u2019s started making the cookies again a year or so ago . so you\u2019re lucky you missed out on that period where there were no circus animal cookies to be had !\ni have been so engrossed in mother\u2019s cookies for the past several weeks , it sparked my interest in trying my hand at a bit of mother\u2019s inspired baking . so tomorrow i hope to bring you a second valentine\u2019s day smile in the form of iced oatmeal cookies and circus animals\u2026because cookies never hurt anyone did they ? certainly not leopoldine\u2026\nsince 1914 , mother\u2019s \u00ae cookies has been the true original . relive your childhood with one of these 9 memorable varieties . there\u2019s a memory in every bite\u2122 .\nmany of you have been asking about the future of mother ' s cookies , so we contacted kellogg ' s with your questions . in our inbox from a kellogg ' s spokesperson today :\n1952 - mother ' s \u00ae cookies launches a unique promotion involving baseball player cards inserted in packages of cookies and continues to give them away as promotions at games until 1998 .\nmother ' s cookies , an oakland institution for 92 years , has been shuttered , its owner seeking bankruptcy protection for the company .\ncookie ' s mother renee visits her in prison | season 4 ep . 14 | empire\nphoto credits : featured image \u2013 1980\u2019s mother\u2019s cookie logo , allen via flickr mother\u2019s cookie lofts picture : adrienne schell early photo in front of 1st mother\u2019s cookie storefront , early picture of mother\u2019s cookie factory on 81st street , and picture of mique & floyd wheatley : 40 years of progress for mother\u2019s cookie bakery , published by clissold publishing co , copyright 1954 more recent image of mother\u2019s cookie factory in 2006 : russell mondy via flickr picture of leopoldine wheatley with her grandchildren as well as on the couch supplied by diana cuttrell . picture of leopoldine wheatley & old knudsen supplied by diana cuttrell\nmother\u2019s \u00ae cookies are currently available in arizona , california , colorado , idaho , iowa , kansas , missouri , montana , nebraska , nevada , new mexico , oregon , texas , utah and washington . if your local store doesn\u2019t carry mother\u2019s \u00ae cookies , just order them now online !\nsources : mother\u2019s milestones : urltoken omc lofts history page noah wheatley thread on urltoken information supplied via diana cuttrell , granddaughter of noah & leopoldine wheatley , including section of transcript of interview done by leopoldina\u2019s great granddaughter , laura . 40 years of progress for mother\u2019s cookie bakery , published by clissold publishing co , copyright 1954 mother\u2019s cookie publication honoring mother\u2019s first lady , march 22 , 1977 ( believed to have been printed in the oakland tribune )\nnormally we love mother ' s cookies . these oatmeal ones are usually crunchy and bite size . this bag however the cookies were not crunchy - not so good . normally i would give these cookies a great review because they are normally great .\ni cannot believe mother\u2019s cookies closed down . i love those cookies ( even though they are sooo not healthy ) . your cookies are really cute ! if i cannot find them in the store , i think i\u2019ll buy premade animal crackers and frost them .\nalong with our famous $ 5 cookie card , we have an amazing variety of different types of cookies ; oatmeal raisin cookies , frosted buttercream hearts cookies , mint chocolate chip cookies , peanut butter cookies , white macadamia chip cookies , chocolate chocolate chip cookies , lemon burst cookies , frosted chocolate caramel pecan cookies , frosted pumpkins cookies , and snickerdoodle cookies . have special dietary needs ? don\u2019t miss out on another delicious treat ; shop our gluten free , sugar free , or kosher desserts collections to fit any lifestyle . get your favorite flavor of gourmet cookies delivered to friends , family , or yourself for any occasion !\nkellogg company acquiring trademarks and recipes of mother ' s cake & cookie co . - dec 03 , 2008\nbattle creek , mich . , may 5 / prnewswire / - - crestfallen cookie lovers once again can enjoy the sweet symbols of so many fond memories . mother ' s \u00ae cookies , the long - time family favorite , are making a comeback . with the same great taste fans remember , mother ' s \u00ae cookies made their highly anticipated return to store shelves in the western region of the united states starting on may 4 - just in time for the 95th anniversary of mother ' s day as well as the mother ' s \u00ae brand .\nwhat ? ! i had not heard this - i loved mother\u2019s cookies . it was hard enough when they got rid of the dinosaur cookies\u2026i was a big fan of circus animals , macaroons , and the taffy ones .\njoin our community on facebook ! share stories , memories and take advantage of mother\u2019s \u00ae money - saving offers .\nthe end of an era has come and we must bear up as best we can in hopes that someone , somewhere , will resurrect the cookies , perhaps under another name . surely , we cannot live without mother\u2019s cookies !\nkeebler makes these cookies and i see them on the shelf in super walmart . do you think they are the same thing , i live in ny , sounds like most are from out west that are calling these mother\u2019s cookies ?\nmother ' s cookies ' brands are a complementary fit to our existing cookie portfolio ,\nsaid david mackay , president and chief executive officer , kellogg company .\nwe will use our brand - building and innovation expertise , our understanding of the cookie category as well as our existing distribution infrastructure to grow the mother ' s cookies business .\nwe had just checked every store for mother\u2019s cookies\u2026 . special traditional christmas gifts for our children . alas , we found none . so , i went to the internet and found that mother\u2019s has gone under . say it isn\u2019t so ! our 4 children ( aged 39 to 45 ) do not know yet and we are wondering how to break the news to them . this is terrible news ! we are glad to get the recipe for the animal cookies but wonder if we can also get a recipe for mother\u2019s taffy cookies ?\ndoes anyone know if flour was an ingredient in mother\u2019s coconut macaroon cookies ? my hubby and i are arguing . he says there was , i say there isnt , anyone know ?\nkeith roberts , the director of finance for the archway & mother ' s cookie company , said he found accounting irregularities .\ncatterton renamed the business the archway & mother\u2019s cookie company and put a senior adviser and three of its partners on archway\u2019s board . it also installed keith lively , a managing partner at insight , as archway\u2019s chief executive .\ni\u2019m very confused by reading this post , and curious as to what happened with the mother\u2019s cookies company . i was sitting here in 2012 enjoying a few circus animals with my evening coffee , when , as a baker , i wondered if i could make something similar myself , but healthier and cheaper . reading all of these comments from 2008 about stocking up on cookies as i eat my fresh cookies from a bag that says \u201cmother\u2019s cookies the original\u201d four years later is more than a little confusing .\nmother ' s was founded 92 years ago in oakland by a former newspaper peddler who parlayed a cookie recipe into a company .\n1 . facebook timeline sweepstakes 2 . mother and children photo and video contests 3 . dedications to mum contest 4 . gifts for your mother 5 . sweepstakes for mums\nomc lofts was converted from the original mother\u2019s cookies factory , a local oakland business widely known for its desserts and snacks . in 1922 , mother\u2019s cookies purchased the property and constructed several buildings from 1922 to 1949 that served as the corporate office , warehouse and bakery . many of the original factory features such as the original cookie ovens , weight scales and delivery doors have been carefully preserved .\n\u201cduring the time i was at mother\u2019s , we were bought and sold by a number of companies . somebody would buy us , suck out all the profits and sell us to someone else , \u201d said mark s . zinzer , who began working at a mother\u2019s distribution center in portland , ore . , in 1995 .\nexample : cheerz made a small quiz with the theme \u2018mothers\u2019 for users to participate and opt for the prize : the perfect mother\u2019s day package : mother\u2019s favorite memories in a cheerz photo box and a cooking kit from kitchentrotter to make her a special home - cooked meal .\nabout 230 employees of mother ' s cookies found out friday that their jobs were crumbling when company officials announced that baking and distribution now done in oakland was being shifted to plants in canada and ohio .\ni\u2019ve never had mother\u2019s circus animal cookies before , but i remember teaching preschoolers back in college and giving the gingerbread men cookies to them as snacks . it was surely a great memory . your version looks wonderful and cute , just how i\u2019d imagine they would be like !\n[ \u2026 ] of eating mother\u2019s circus animal cookies as a kid then you will be happy to see this recipe for vanilla sugar animal cookies with royal icing from dessert first . while nothing will quite take the place of that special taste from the past , [ \u2026 ]\nfrom our humble beginnings on a street corner nearly 100 years ago , to the introduction of our newest varieties , mother\u2019s \u00ae cookies is the true original . take a look at some of our memorable milestones .\nwe use cookies in accordance with our cookie notice . please refer to our cookie notice here for more information on how we use cookies and how to adjust your browser settings to block cookies . if you consent to the use of cookies , please click accept . we will not ask for consent for strictly necessary cookies , but if you choose to block strictly necessary cookies this may affect your website experience .\ni had no idea mother\u2019s was no more \u2014 now i\u2019m going to have to go looking for these , if i can still find them .\nall of my mother ' s delicacies baked goods are certified kosher dairy under the strict supervision of the union of orthodox rabbis , new york .\nwe use cookies to provide you with the best experience on our site . if you continue shopping with us we ' ll assume that you ' re happy to receive cookies . find out more about cookies x\nwe offer a wide range of exclusively designed cookie gifts and gift baskets . perfect for any season , or any occasion including birthdays , anniversaries , valentine ' s day , mother ' s day ,\nthe company that made mother ' s cookies at the end was the archway & mother ' s cake and cookie co . of battle creek , mich . it was owned by catterton partners , a private - equity firm in greenwich , conn . , which in 2005 purchased it from an italian firm , parmalat finanziaria , which was plagued by scandals at home .\ncatterton said in a statement it\ntook a number of actions to remedy\nthe company ' s financial crisis ,\nbut these actions were not sufficient to overcome the losses and return mother ' s cake & cookie co . and archway cookies llc to profitability .\nparmalat ' s north american dairy businesses include the sunnydale plant in brooklyn , one of the largest fluid milk plants in the usa , plus five other locations in alabama , georgia , michigan and new jersey . the company also owns a u . s . - based bakery group that includes cookies sold under the archway , mother ' s and mrs . alison ' s names .\nmother ' s later had a series of corporate owners : a belgian company , artal b . v . , bought it in 1991 ; it was owned by specialty foods corp . of illinois in the late 1990s ; in 2000 , specialty sold mother ' s and archway cookies to parmalat , which in turn sold the combined business to catterton for an undisclosed sum .\nmany suppliers and customers are quietly scouting alternatives in case parmalat ' s u . s . operations falter .\nunder catterton ' s ownership , archway and mother ' s has consolidated , closing plants in du quoin , ill . , and plant city , fla . , in 2005 before announcing the oakland shutdown .\nthe mother ' s cookie brands will be managed as part of kellogg ' s snacks business unit , whose cookie brands include chips deluxe\u00ae , fudge shoppe\u00ae , sandies\u00ae and murray\u00ae sugar free , among others .\nexample 2 : photos don\u2019t always have to be of people . pizza hut in trinidad and tobago had a fun idea and turned it into a photo contest they called # momoftheyearaward : they asked mothers to submit a photo of something handmade by their children ; any art or craft piece their children had made them especially for mother\u2019s day . the winning child could treat their mother to a luxurious vip mother\u2019s day experience in pizza hut . joint prizes are a common feature in mother\u2019s day promotions , as mothers love sharing their prize with their children .\nsince 1914 , mother ' s \u00ae cookies have been delighting generations with favorites like the pink and white sprinkled circus animal \u00ae cookies and the rich , creme - filled taffy \u00ae sandwich cookies . when the iconic brand ceased production in late 2008 , cookie lovers lost not only a delicious snack , but a closely held family tradition . in december 2008 , kellogg company acquired the trademarks and original recipes , ensuring that the cookies will continue .\nafter catterton took over , archway began ratcheting back spending on in - store promotions , which distributors contended made their cookies less competitive in stores . catterton also abruptly shut a bakery and distribution plant in oakland , calif . , which had made mother\u2019s cookies for several decades . operations were shifted elsewhere .\nin 2000 , specialty sold mother ' s and another brand , archway cookies , to the italian firm parmalat finanziaria , for a reported $ 250 million . in 2005 , parmalat , plagued by scandals at home , sold what is now called archway & mother ' s cookie co . to catterton partners , a private equity firm in greenwich , conn . , for an undisclosed sum .\npeople were crying , people were in pain ,\nsaid gabriel villarreal , 51 , who has worked at mother ' s cookies for 25 years . he earns about $ 18 an hour plus benefits as a union baker .\nfor those of you that live near a 99 cent store\u2026 they appear to hve purchased all the over stock of mothers cookies . i was there this morning and they have taffy cookies and animal cookies . just thought i would share\nin 2006 , mother ' s cake & cookie co . was uprooted from its plant on 81st avenue in oakland and relocated . about 230 employees lost their jobs .\nin order for you to log in , make a purchase and enjoy the full functionality of our site you need to enable cookies . find out more about cookies\nif you have products of your brand or in your store that could be a perfect gift for mum on mother\u2019s day , don\u2019t hesitate to offer them as a prize in a sweepstakes or maybe a quiz . reward them with discounts or small gifts if they register online or come to your store during the run up to mother\u2019s day .\nin a statement , west called the closure\na challenging decision . . . to further establish and ensure\nthe future of the archway and mother ' s brands .\nhe said the announcement came without warning when managers called an all - hands meeting at the mother ' s cookie plant on 81st avenue at the end of the workday friday . villarreal said the closure was announced by paul west , vice president of manufacturing for archway & mother ' s cookie co . , which is headquartered in battle creek , mich .\nhave you tried any new recipes to try to match the mother\u2019s flavor ? i saw this blog post and she says they taste the same . i\u2019d love to see the cookies made and decorated by you , as you seemed to have mastered the look ! urltoken\n. . . . just buying three bags ! these cookies are so dang good . i couldn ' t stop eating them . the next thing i know the bag was over half way gone . these cookies are the closest thing to archway iced oatmeal cookies . taste wise they are nearly identical . i just wish the mothers cookies were a bit more crispy ( that ' s my only complaint ) . these cookies are so delicious they should be against the law . somebody call 911 .\naccording to industry lore , newspaper vendor n . m . wheatley started mother ' s cookies in 1914 as a one - person shop . it expanded and moved into its present location in 1949 . by 1991 , the mother ' s brand , though still baked in oakland , had passed to the ownership of a belgian company , artal b . v . by the late 1990s , it was owned by specialty foods corp . of illinois .\nalso , i have to say that looks wise , your cookies look indistinguishable from the real thing \u2014 great job . in fact , i\u2019m not even positive which are the mother\u2019s cookies and which are yours . i\u2019m sorry to hear ( though not surprised , given the industrialized processes and unpronounceable ingredients ) that you\u2019re not able to replicate them taste wise ( was it the texture ? did the cookies not \u2018crunch\u2019 the same way ? ) .\nso , with this post i bid adieu to mother ' s cookies , to english tea and iced oatmeal and striped shortbread and circus animal cookies . thanks for making my childhood a little sweeter , and for being a stepping stone on my path to making my own baked goods . you ' ll always have a special place on my kitchen shelf .\nbut some former employees and distributors , noting that archway and mother\u2019s had survived tough economic times before , don\u2019t accept that explanation . they say the company was simply mismanaged into extinction .\nvisit our mother\u2019s day website and create the perfect promotion to celebrate it ! here you have some resources , examples and ideas to create promotions according to your goal for this campaign .\ni know what you mean about nostalgia . i still think about the bakery cookies from the town where i grew up . can\u2019t drive by there without wanting to grab some cookies !\none of my best memories as a child 60 years ago . these cookies have a buttery flavor with a soft frosting outside and crispy cookie inside . the original mothers cookie company went out of business , after 92 years , but fortunately kellogg ' s began producing the animal cookies again . these animal cookies and oreo cookies are classics that should never go out of production . obviously i recommend these cookie to satisfy that sweet tooth .\nand parmalat ' s u . s . suppliers , customers and employees wonder whether the firm will be able to maintain its foreign assets .\ni definitely feel the void\u2026they are a part of my childhood . very shocking \ud83d\ude41 the animal cookies and the taffy cookies were my favorites . i\u2019ll have to give your version a try !\npreviously , we shared 17 bygone candy bars you will never eat again . take your sweet tooth down memory lane with this baker ' s dozen of bygone cookies .\nemojis you could eat ! come to think of it , it ' s suprising nabisco hasn ' t rebranded and relaunched these cookies as\ncoojis\nor something .\ni never experienced mother\u2019s until moving to ca seven years ago . needless to say , i was both shocked and pleased to see the halloween version at target here in ma this past weekend . \ud83d\ude42\nlove these cookies great to take to work or school my favorite since i was a kid .\nyour experience might not be optimal or certain actions may be unavailable - please enable your cookies .\nsitting in his office late one evening in april last year , keith roberts , the director of finance for the archway & mother\u2019s cookie company , stared in shocked silence at the numbers on his desk .\ncatterton\u2019s spokeswoman said it was members of insight\u2019s team who were \u201cinstalled in positions of substantial operating responsibility\u201d at archway . catterton has also argued in court filings that archway\u2019s operations were impossible to sustain in a deteriorating economic environment .\nmother\u2019s day is coming up . this is an ideal opportunity to run a promotion that encourages children to thank their mothers for all their support and unconditional love with a gift . easypromos offers you many types of applications to organize your promotion around mother\u2019s day . below we give you some ideas for photo and dedications contests , as well as some examples of real online campaigns which have been carried out for this date .\nstill others noticed odd quality - control problems emerging . some distributors said they saw a significant increase in the numbers of cookies they received where the package hadn\u2019t been sealed correctly , leaving vendors unable to sell them . \u201cone of my last loads , i got a pallet of taffy cookies and they were all open . unsealed , \u201d said dennis pfeifer , who had a mother\u2019s route in northern california and oregon .\ncatterton , a private - equity firm with a track record of buying and fixing up consumer products companies , didn\u2019t disclose what it paid for archway and mother\u2019s , but it was clearly fired up over the deal . \u201carchway and mother\u2019s are household names with strong regional brand awareness that offer great potential for continued expansion , \u201d j . michael chu , a catterton managing partner , said in a press release announcing the deal .\ni also love mothers taffy cookies , my father - in - law found this cookies in texas about a month ago and brought me some . i will find out where he got them and follow up\ni will miss the cookies , too . i went out and bought what i could find , but unfortunately , it was only 3 bags . your cookies look just like the real thing , though !\nsay it isn\u2019t so ! i haven\u2019t had mother\u2019s circus cookies in years but i loved them as a child and never imagined they would disappear one day . it\u2019s sad to know i missed my last chance to bite the head off a lion or tiger and experience the satisfying crunch when sweeter - than - sweet icing gave way to the plain vanilla cookie beneath . still , i bet yours are better . homemade cookies always trump store - bought . besides , those are the cutest cookie cutters .\ncirca 1915 - wheatley trades in his corner stand and relocates to a small , one - person operation on 12th avenue in oakland , calif . where he bakes about 2 , 000 cookies each day and night . his cookies sold for $ 1 a box , and his vanilla cookies were an overnight hit .\narchway then began providing fresh cookies to elite . but , according to mr . roberts , archway never properly accounted for the $ 200 , 000 to $ 400 , 000 in stale cookies that elite returned .\narchway ' s origins date to 1936 , when the husband and wife team of harold and ruth swanson began baking soft oatmeal cookies and doughnuts in their garage in battle creek , michigan . in the company ' s early days the cookies were distributed only locally , packaged from the start in clear wrappers that helped stimulate both appetites and sales . during world war ii , with baking ingredients in short supply , the swansons decided to concentrate exclusively on cookies . swanson home style cookies , as they were known , grew into a line of 15 different varieties by the late 1940s .\nfor over 30 years , cheryl ' s gourmet cookies and desserts , especially our famous buttercream cookies have been great to share with family and friends . with our easy cookie delivery , send a sweet treat across the united states , no matter where your friends , family , or business partners may live . it ' s easy to send cookie gifts that deliver a smile .\nhowever , u . s . - based insurance firms , mutual funds , retirement plans and other u . s . institutional investors hold roughly two - thirds of parmalat ' s $ 10 billion bond debt , said evan flaschen , a bingham mccutchen partner who represents one of the embattled firm ' s largest creditor groups .\nin the late 1980s , as americans grew increasingly health - conscious , archway responded to concerns about saturated fat by removing the ingredient from all of the company ' s products . studies showing that oat bran was an especially beneficial dietary fiber were also published around this time , and sales of archway ' s oatmeal cookies grew as a result . in 1988 the company ' s date - oatmeal cookies were lauded as the most healthful cookies on the market by a consumer watchdog organization , and four other archway varieties finished near the top of the ranking of 250 cookie brands .\na former employee inside the headquarters , who declined to be identified because of continuing litigation , said that as the company\u2019s troubles worsened , the company began using less expensive ingredients in its cookies .\nthe bakery now produces lance cookies that are sold to big chains like target and wal - mart . but production of archway cookies is scheduled to resume soon . lance has told the employees that it hopes to have the plant fully operational by the end of 2009 - - that is , five lines of cookies being produced simultaneously .\ni bought a bag of the mother ' s iced oatmeal mini cookies for our teenage son . the majority of time the cookies have raisins in them which he does not like . the results are in - he loves these cookies . he said they have a perfect taste with not too much sugar . he said they are not the soft chewy kind and are not hard , kind of in the middle . he would prefer a slightly harder oatmeal cookie . but i like them the way they are . perfect for snacking with coffee and love the smaller size .\narchway cookies meets increased product demand ,\nindustrial engineering , september 1 , 1992 , p . 18 .\noh , they really are the cutest cookies\u2026 . i am sure they are delicious as well . cheers , elra\n5451 w . dickman road battle creek , michigan 49015 u . s . a .\nthe company ' s assurances haven ' t eased the concerns of its u . s . suppliers and customers , or the workers whose livelihoods are intertwined with the firm .\nin 1995 archway entered into an agreement with the battle creek - based kellogg company to use kellogg ' s all - bran cereal in a line of low - fat cookies . this represented the first time kellogg ' s would allow another company to market a co - branded product . the new cookies were a success , and propelled archway for the first time into the number three spot in u . s . cookie sales , though it slipped back to number four after a time .\nmany of you have already heard that the venerable mother ' s cookies has closed down . i found out about this last week just as i was leaving for a trip ; therefore i spent much of the weekend mourning the end of this beloved institution and wondering if all the circus animal cookies would be gone from the stores by the time i returned . judging from the many articles written urging cookie fans to stock up on their favorites , not an unfounded fear .\nkey to the company ' s success was the quality of its soft - baked cookies . these were much less common in the cookie market , but at the same time were perceived to be closer to homemade than other cookies . soft - baked cookies had higher moisture content than ones that were dry and relatively hard , and thus had a much shorter shelf life . to compensate for this , the company developed a system of baking cookies only after orders for them were received , allowing it to keep store stocks fresh and minimize waste . archway ' s goal was for stores to sell half of the cookies on display each week , ensuring that the vast majority would be purchased well before the six - week\nsell - by\ndate was reached .\nand archway\u2019s collapse is a reminder of the apparent lengths to which some of the nation\u2019s biggest banks went to do deals with private - equity firms during the recent buyout boom .\nwe use cookies to understand site usage and to improve the content and offerings on our sites . for example , we may use cookies to personalize your experience on our web pages ( e . g . to recognize you by name when you return to our site ) . we also may use cookies to offer you products and services personalized to your taste .\nbesides putting 230 of the oakland plant\u2019s employees out of work , the closure had another negative effect . it lengthened the time between when the cookies were baked and when they hit store shelves around the country .\ncookies that taste so homemade , you can almost taste the recipe ,\nthe slogan proclaimed . mmm\u2026 recipes . nabisco churned out an entire line of these chewy cookies at the peak of the soft - cookie era , the 1980s .\ncatterton\u2019s spokeswoman also pointed to the company\u2019s strong track record . \u201carchway notwithstanding , catterton has helped to capitalize and grow nearly 75 successful consumer companies in its 20 - year history . \u201d\nwould definetly buy this product again ! great price for lots of cookies for only $ 2 . 00 . and good flavor\nexample 1 : murdoch childrens research institute in australia wanted to thank mothers for helping keeping kids healthy and safe by pampering them for mother\u2019s day by drawing the prize of a two night stay in a hotel , flight costs included . to enter the contest to give their mother the big prize , the children had to tell in 25 words or less why their mum or a special woman in their life deserved to be pampered .\nmy great - grandmother always filled her cookie jar with those wonderful pink animal cookies when we came to visit . i have a very special place in my heart for those visits and those sweet treats . your cookies look just like the real thing !\ni am very distraught over the demise of the mother\u2019s cookies institution . i just returned from san francisco feverishly searching the safeways for my favorite chocolate chip angel shortbread square delight . to my dismay none was found . i grew up on these for goodness sake ! if there is any cookie manufacturer who can recreate exactly the angel i would be in heaven on earth ! ! ! ! !\narchway cookies , kellogg co - brand low - fat cookie ,\nfood & drink daily , may 9 , 1995 .\nexplore the cheryl ' s website and find your favorite and start creating your own cookie recipes .\nso why , if my blog is dedicated to the best of all that is sweet , and to the joys of baking at home , would i be so distraught over the end of a commercial cookie manufacturer ? chalk it up to the power of nostalgia . going to the grocery store with my mother when i was young , the cookie aisle was always my favorite ( does it surprise no one here that i ' ve always had a sweet tooth ? ) when we went down the aisle lined with cookies , crackers , and cakes , i would always scan eagerly over the offerings , wondering if this time my mother would relent and buy us a treat . of all the different brands , mother ' s cookies always stood out , with their striped purple and red packaging and the icon showing a happy mom in the corner . the products also seemed seemed so much more distinctive and interesting than the rest : the striped shortbread , the chocolate chip angels , and , of course , the circus animal cookies .\ni am a cookie lover , mother\u2019s cookies my favorite factory made cookie . once i found a cookie by them called zoo animals , loved , loved them , i will so miss their cookies . . many of the good quality food items i liked seem to be vanishing . . a good cookie is hard to find . . thanks for the animal cookie recipe . . another cookie i love is mrs . fields toffee cookie , unusual and the company does not send them out . . they have to be made right at the little store\u2026\nthe company was founded in 1914 when woodrow wilson decreed that mother ' s day would be a national holiday in the us . noah m . wheatley started with a recipe he purchased from a customer and a corner stand . a year later , he started a one - person operation on 12th avenue where he baked about 2 , 000 cookies a day . 2 the factory building is now a series of lofts .\nfor all u . s . media inquiries : 269 - 961 - 3799 media . hotline @ urltoken\nthanks lisa ! i haven\u2019t used the candy melts but it\u2019s possible . update us with the results !\nbattle creek , mich . , dec . 3 / prnewswire / - - kellogg company today announced that it is acquiring the trademarks and recipes of mother ' s cake & cookie co . , a regional brand with a loyal consumer following in the western u . s . kellogg did not purchase any other assets of the company . the closing is expected to be finalized on december 4 .\nmr . zinzer is more blunt : \u201cour cookies turned to crap . they were nowhere near as good as they used to be . \u201d\ndo you remember kookaburras , pixies and juliettes ? these are a few of the 7 discontinued girl scout cookies we want to come back .\nwhen i opened the bags of cookies they were moist , as if they had been refrigerated and then became wet when in the heat in the box where they were packaged . the frosting on every cookie was smeared and the sprinkles were not many on each cookie . i was extremely disappointed in my purchase of the cookies . i had planned on placing one cookie on each of my 50 cupcakes that i was making for a baby shower . i purchased 4 bags of cookies and i had to open all 4 bags and sort through all of the cookies to pick out the best ones to place on my cupcakes . the cookies looked terrible . i will not purchase these again in the future and will be talking to others about my horrible experience . also , online should state how many cookies are in each bag , i would not have had to purchase 4 bags for 50 cupcakes , but glad i did so that i had more cookies to select from since 75 % of them were not distinguishable , you could not tell what animal it was because the frosting on the cookies were smeared on them .\nunfortunately , mique passed away in 1955 and his son floyd took over the company . leopoldine continued to be heavily involved in mother\u2019s cookies . prior to her husband\u2019s death she served as director , and later as treasurer . from 1951 - 1971 , she was chairman of the board of directors . eventually she held the title of director , emeritus . as her duties with the company wound down , and she enjoyed time at her beloved home and with her several grandchildren , her door was open to an unexpected 2nd chance at love .\nit was probably for the best that i didn ' t get to gorge on these cookies , and for that i thank my mom . it also kept these cookies in the realm of special treat , so even after i grew older and went shopping on my own , i would always look on these cookies fondly . i like to think these cookies played a role in developing my interest in baking : after all , they were so prettily decorated , so my liking them must have indicated that i wanted to make things as equally eye - catching and tasty .\nwell , i ' m keeping my eyes open for any remaining bags , but i guess the rampant nostalgia that overcame me upon hearing of mother ' s demise made it impossible to resist enjoying these cookies one more time . besides , i needed to open the bag so i could take some pictures of the little frosted animals in all their pink and white glory \u2013 so at that point not eating a few would have been unfathomable .\nyou agree to receive occasional updates and special offers for the new york times ' s products and services .\nyour friends and family will enjoy a confetti birthday mini cake with candles and an assortment of cheryl\u2019s sweets .\n1914 - n . m . ( noah ) wheatley runs a newspaper stand on the corner of san francisco ' s market and kearney streets and decides to purchase the rights to a recipe of some home - baked cookies from one of his customers .\nestimated employees : 3 , 100 milk plants : dasi products . decatur , ala . facility makes ice cream mix and processes extended - shelf - life milk . new atlanta dairies . atlanta . large bottling plant . parmalat / white knight . grand rapids , mich . facility puts milk in brick packs . farmland dairies . wallington , n . j . ultra - high - temperature processing plant . welsh farms . west caldwell , n . j . frozen dessert facility . sunnydale farms . brooklyn , n . y . one of the largest fluid - milk facilities in the nation . bakery : archway cookies . battle creek , mich . , and ashland , ohio . the plants make parmalat the third - largest cookie maker in the country , after nabisco and keebler . the facilities make archway cookies , mother ' s label original circus animal cookies and numerous private - label cookies .\nas the scandal unfolds , parmalat says its 3 , 100 - employee u . s . division is operating normally and is not currently for sale . meanwhile , the u . s . financial exposure runs into the billions , with insurance companies and other institutional investors holding more than 60 % of parmalat ' s estimated $ 10 billion bond debt . the toll is likely to rise as other u . s . investors report losses .\nsorry , we just need to make sure you ' re not a robot . for best results , please make sure your browser is accepting cookies .\nyours turned out great . the icing is just too hard on these cookies , but you\u2019ve got the look . oh how i will miss those .\nleading u . s . banks such as bank of america and citigroup have been snarled in the unfolding investigation .\ncatterton , insight , archway\u2019s board and a number of former executives are defendants in the suit . catterton , the court documents say , prolonged the alleged fraud so it could try to refinance archway\u2019s debt or sell the company .\ncerberus had its own auditors examining archway\u2019s books . cerberus and its financing company declined to comment for this article .\nover the next several years archway also rolled out a line of fat - free cookies , as a wave of studies that exposed the harmful effects of fat in the diet were published . annual sales , which were not disclosed by the privately held company , reached an estimated $ 68 million in 1993 , and grew an astounding 138 percent the following year with the success of archway ' s fat - free cookies .\nthousands of dairy farms and co - ops supply milk to parmalat ' s six u . s . bottling , frozen dessert and processing plants . dairy field , a publication that tracks the industry , estimates that the plants as of 2002 made parmalat the nation ' s 25th - largest dairy processor , with estimated sales of $ 625 million .\nexample : everything kitchens , a kitchenware and appliances supplier in the us , organized a giveaway of a kitchenaid stand mixer for mother\u2019s day with a simple sweepstakes with registration but they combined it with a discount coupon on the thank you page for all participants upon registration as a surprise since it wasn\u2019t announced in the sweepstakes .\nin late august , about three weeks after mr . roberts\u2019s resignation , as archway neared the completion of its ernst & young audit , mr . pechawer said he told one of the auditing managers about his concerns about archway\u2019s accounting .\nyour animal crackers look amazing . it\u2019s funny i am not sure if the brand of these cookies is the same here in the north east . i have had them on one occassion . loved them , too much and thought i better not have these around . but seeing your post and your beautiful cookies makes me think i need to make these for my kids . thank you . it was a sweet and wonderfully written post .\nomg , i had the exact same experience with these cookies growing up \u2014 i could have written this entry , from my mother refusing to buy them due to how unhealthy she felt they were to me still thinking of them fondly whenever i see them ( the temptation to buy them now that i\u2019m grown always there ) , despite being a fan of homebaked goods .\ncampbell , tom ,\nwyoming county bakery finds success is sweet with cookies ,\nbusiness - first buffalo , september 16 , 1991 , p . 1 .\n\u201cnormally i would have $ 4 , 000 of product physically sitting in my truck , but they were charging me for $ 14 , 000 worth of cookies . cookies that didn\u2019t exist , \u201d mr . gallagher said . \u201cthey went from doing this at the end of the quarter to doing it every six weeks . \u201d\nit ' s a profitable though taxing job , made more tiring since last month ' s explosion of a financial scandal at its parent company an ocean away . authorities estimate as much as $ 10 billion is missing from the accounts of parmalat , the italian dairy giant best known for its long - shelf - life milk and familiar around the world as a producer of frozen desserts , juices and cookies .\narchway cookies , inc . is one of the top cookie makers in the united states . the company ' s biggest sellers are variations on its original oatmeal cookie , which together account for more than 40 percent of sales . archway ' s line of over 60 varieties also includes fat - free , low - fat , and sugar - free types , as well as holiday cookies sold at the end of the year . the company makes soft - baked cookies , which have a shorter shelf life than the\nhard\nbrands and are generally preferred by consumers over the age of 50 . in the late 1940s the company began selling baking franchises in order to expand nationwide , but it bought most of them back in the 1960s . by the late 1990s only four franchise bakers were left , with two company - owned bakeries supplying the bulk of the country . in 1998 archway was purchased by specialty foods corporation , which also owned california - based mother ' s cake & cookie . the combined companies made specialty foods the number - three cookie maker in the country .\nduring his review , mr . roberts said , he also uncovered a large , $ 1 . 2 million order from a new warehousing customer , elite logistics , which occurred on the last day of archway\u2019s fiscal year in 2007 . elite was supposed to distribute the cookies to the independent producers that would have normally been supplied directly by archway . but distributors didn\u2019t order quickly enough and the cookies at elite began to go bad , court documents said .\ntuesday , lawyers representing citigroup met with an italian prosecutor who is investigating the company ' s bond sales , reuters reported .\nthe story of mother\u2019s cookies began in 1914 , with a young man named noah mique wheatley , an orphan from england who wound up working on a farm in canada at the age of 14 , much like an indentured servant . noah , who preferred to go by his middle name of mique , ran away at the age of 16 , with only a 6th grade education . he made his way to san francisco , where he worked hard as a newspaper vendor on the corner of market and kearny streets ."]}
{"id": 56031, "summary": [{"text": "soul temple records is an american record label founded in 2012 by hip hop music recording artist rza and bob perry , after the release of the rza directed the man with the iron fists .", "topic": 37}, {"text": "the labels first release would be that album 's soundtrack .", "topic": 37}, {"text": "the label has since released studio albums by wu-tang clan members ghostface killah and u-god .", "topic": 37}, {"text": "all albums released on the label are executive produced by rza . ", "topic": 37}], "title": "soul temple records", "paragraphs": ["soul temple records has announced the release of its upcoming compilation the rza presents shaolin soul selection : volume 1 , releasing on march 19th .\nonly available exclusively to customers at soul jazz records / sounds of the universe . stone - cold classic two - step funky soul bomb ! soul jazz records / sounds . . .\naccording to rza , soul temple records will release independent minded artists from a variety of genres , from the creative community .\n( allhiphop news ) wu - tang clan member / producer rza has announced the formation of a new label , soul temple records .\nadditionally , soul temple records has posted a album sampler and two additional songs , posted below , via the label\u2019s band camp page .\nthe first release on soul temple records will be \u201cthe man with the iron fists\u201d soundtrack , which will feature a number of top name artists .\nafter releasing 2009\u2019s dopium with frank 151\u2019s label partnership with babygrande records , golden arms has reunited with rza at the abbott\u2019s soul temple records imprint . that label recently released ghostface killah & adrian younge\u2019s twelve reasons to die effort .\nsomnath temple is located close to veraval in gujrati and is one of the twelve jyortilinga of lord shiva . the temple was reconstructed as original temple was destroyed by invaders . overall , a must visit for any religious devotee\ndo not buy directly from this lable ! they will rip you off . ordered two records from soul temple , never recieved either , and because they were both pre - orders they ran over the 45 day dispute period with paypal .\nsoul temple records has released a nine - minute preview of the project mixed by dj 7l that can be streamed below and downloaded at bandcamp . there are several pre - order packages available including a three - lp vinyl set with a soul temple t - shirt , a two - cd set with a t - shirt , a three - lp vinyl set and a two - cd set .\nalbum : artist : ghostface killah ( soul temple records ) four stars out of five ghostface killah\u2019s career can be broken down into three parts : the wu - tang albums , his full - fledged solo work , and the novelty albums .\nnew ltd . 300 copies ( 2nd press , yellow label ) only available exclusively to customers at soul jazz records / sounds of the universe . fact mag . no . . . .\nnew ltd . 300 copies ( 2nd press , black label ) only available exclusively to customers at soul jazz records / sounds of the universe . hold tight for the first . . .\nso when producer / composer adrian younge was approached by wu - tang chieftain rza and his soul temple records co - owner bob perry about recording an album with ghostface , he didn\u2019t start with music or lyrics . instead , he wrote a script called \u201ctwelve reasons to die . \u201d\nsituated on sea shore with great management and cleanliness . graet temple of mahadev . u purely connects to the god .\nrza lined up distribution stax records / red distribution to help market , promote and distribute \u201cthe man with the iron fists . \u201d\nj . alfred smith sr . , records the following from the western appeal , a black newspaper dated april 1 , 1927 .\nafter a lengthy tenure at def jam records , staten island , new york super - emcee ghostface killah linked back up with rza , via the abbott\u2019s soul temple records . there , g . f . k . partnered with los angeles , california - based black dynamite soundtrack producer adrian younge to make an album birthed in \u201970s cinematic sounds and themes . twelve reasons to die resulted , with rza watching over , and paying homage to drive - in\u2019s and grind - houses and spaghetti westerns , with tony starks\u2019 tenth lp .\nthe project sees the wu - tang clan swordsman curating a playlist of tracks from the stax records vaults . artists included on the release include isaac hayes , the dramatics , the emotions , the soul children , booker t and the mgs , albert king and many more .\nwhen allen temple was founded in 1919 , the 1920 census count reported 5 , 489 black residents in oakland with the majority of them clustered in west oakland . allen temple baptist church was among nine known black churches in oakland , and the first black church in east oakland .\nnostalgic rap and neo - soul that recalls the early 2000s ; a hybrid of reggae , j dilla - inspired beats , and modern - day gloss .\nlabel established in 2012 by bob frank ( 2 ) and bob perry . distributed by sony / red distribution . sister label to decision records ( 2 )\nthe chinese afterlife was thought of as a journey in which the soul had to cross a bridge over an abyss where it was judged . if the soul was found worthy , it continued on , paused at a pavilion to look back on the land of the living one last time , and then drank a cup of a brew called mengpo soup which caused one to forget one ' s former life entirely . the ghost culture of china diverges at this point on what happens to the soul next ; according to some works , the soul goes on to heaven , while according to others , it is reincarnated . if the soul is found unworthy as it crosses the bridge to the afterlife , it slips down into hell where it remains . in either case , the soul was not expected to return to the land of the living and , if one did , and it was not an ancestor appearing in a dream with some warning or advice , it was certain some kind of evil force was involved .\n@ rza classic ! pure comedy . it ' s landspeed records all over again . some things never change . . . . cant front tho , bob ' s still a hustler .\nnot many temples have a gallery speaking its records . well this has , and it speaks about the ruins collected decades back , for an ancient temple of centuries worth . re - built by sardar patel , the current structure also is very mesmerizing , do get inside during the\naratees\nto feel the real aura of this place . also , look for a man near the seaside of the temple with a giant telescope bolted to the ground ; will show you something amazing far away on the coast , just for 5 bucks .\naccording to the history records of mcgee avenue baptist church , reverend j . a . allen , of the 85th avenue baptist was one of the principal organizers , though not a member . during the lean years , the 85th avenue baptist church was crippled by a small and weak membership including weak economy . records were not maintained , thus details of the early years are scanty .\nas children on earth , they were driven to understand the history of dance music and found their teacher in original boston disco dj caril mitro who admitted them into the temple of vinyl connection ( whose members included dimitri from paris and frankie knuckles plus many more ) . caril taught soul clap that \u201chouse wears many hats\u201d and instilled the sounds of american dance music while fostering an addiction to digging that has become a worldwide quest to acquire the best vinyl . soul clap\u2019s training goes beyond history lessons to mastering all the elements of the dj : knowledge , mixing , programming , performance and experience .\nthis label is a fucking joke . i ` m one of those unlucky costumers that bought 12 reasons to die bundle pack through soul temple bandcamp in early march and never received the records . . . needless to say , i didn ` t get my money back . . . i ` m thinking of contacting us authorities to try to get the money back as paypal - due to the fact that i filed my claim after 45 days from the payment date , closed the case automatically and refused to help . if you ` re in a similar situation - please hit me up . . .\ngolden era , bay area outfit souls of mischief recently announced their first album in five years will hits shelves august 26 . titled , there is only now , a - plus , phesto , opio , and tajai will collaborate with producer adrian younge ( 12 reasons to die ) . initially slated to come out on rza & apos ; s soul temple records , last year , the 20th year anniversary since the group & apos ; s classic debut , & apos ; 93 & apos ; til infinity , the album will now be the first release on younge & apos ; s new linear labs record label .\ndont buy anything from this label ! ! ! ! you wont receive your records and they don ' t reply to your emails . try file a dispute before 45 days on paypal to get your money back .\nin ancient egypt , the return of a ghost was also considered a very serious matter . for the egyptians , non - existence was an intolerable concept , and it was believed that , at death , the soul traveled to the hall of truth where it was judged by osiris and the 42 judges by having its heart weighed in balance with the white feather of truth ; if the heart was found lighter than the feather , the soul proceeded on to the afterlife , while if it was heavier , it was thrown to the floor where it was eaten by a monster and the soul would cease to exist . one ' s heart would be lighter if one had lived a good life and heavier if one had not . the afterlife was known as the field of reeds , which was a mirror image of one ' s life on earth in egypt . one would enjoy the house one knew , the stream by that house , one ' s favorite tree and dog , and so there was no reason for a soul to want to return to earth unless that soul had a very good reason for doing so .\n1929 was the beginning of the\ngreat depression era\n, resources were scarce and money was scarcer . not only were families struggling , the church was struggling as well . under the great leadership of reverend wildy , allen temple became a\nrefuge in a time of storm\n. allen temple was among other churches that\nfed the hungry and clothed the naked\n. times were hard , but god ' s strength provided stability .\nthe reverend doctor malvina stephens was the first woman among many to come to be ordained by dr . smith sr . at allen temple . dr . stephens headed up the prison ministry and congregational care among many other ministries . dr . stephens was called from labor to reward , september 16 , 2014 . another outstanding female clergy is the reverend doctor eunice shaw , director of health and social services , and thursday noonday bible study . numerous other female clergy serve in leadership roles at allen temple ; the majority of whom are seminary trained with earned doctorate degrees . the late reverend doctor ella mitchell , editor of over a five volume collection of black women sermons , those preaching women was licensed to preach , but was not ordained until 35 years later at allen temple by dr . smith sr . as fate would have it , dr . mitchell ' s last public appearance was at the allen temple baptist church in 2008 .\nhi all , apparently soul temple is sorting stuff out about all this brouhaha . rza ' s facebook page has the following :\nthis is tam . as rza stated , for those who have not gotten their product . please send an electronic copy of your payment that includes the product item to soultemppro @ gmail . com . it comes to me and i will begin processing them . so we can fulfill orders . please make sure u have all the correct information .\nwhether it & apos ; s internal squabbles about playing shows or inter - fan arguments about what direction the group should go next , the wu - tang nation is a country often filled with strife . despite the recent publicity bump that the clan got following drake & apos ; s name - checking of the group throughout his latest album , nothing was the same , and the subsequent buzz about a remix to the track\nwu tang forever ,\nit often feels like they can & apos ; t catch a break after the recent cancellation of the group & apos ; s headlining rock the bells appearances . u - god has had his own issues , blaming label soul temple records\u2014headed by rza\u2014for mishandling the release of keynote speaker .\na debt of gratitude is owed to the reverend dr . j . alfred smith sr . , for chronicling the early historical years of allen temple baptist church in his book thus far by faith and mrs . pearlie williams , church librarian .\nin 1985 , there was a younger punk scene forming in washington , d . c . around sammich records , a label co - founded by amanda mackaye , the younger sister of dischord records co - founder ian mackaye . the first sammich release was a split 7\nep called\nthanks\n. one side was a young band from arlington called mission impossible ( featuring a young dave grohl on drums ) and on the other side was a new band out of wilson high school called lunchmeat , who would soon change their name to soulside .\nthe church relocated to a house on 85th avenue at a streets and as was the custom of so many churches , it became known by its location ; the 85th avenue baptist church . records were lost during the infancy years , thus little is known about the details of members and officers .\nreverend thomas resigned in 1929 . while the details concerning his departure are not known , what is known that he was a great man of god who help to build up the ministry of allen temple . there were no other assistant ministers in the church , however prior to his departure , pastor thomas ensured that the church would have a well - groomed leader to succeed him . the mantle was passed to an outstanding layman , brother g . w . wildy . brother wildy entered the berkeley baptist divinity school where he received a certificate in ministry . g . w . wildy was ordained shortly thereafter and became the next pastor of allen temple baptist church . pastor wildy was an excellent carpenter and architect and those skills proved to be a valuable asset to allen temple during the years of his service as pastor from 1929 - 1950 .\nbefore today there was yesterday and after tomorrow is the future . elyte and cnyce\u2019s paths were crossed for all time when a sun ra light beam sent from saturn collided with the p - funk mothership and sent them tumbling to earth . now , soul clap time travels on a musical spaceship of dopeness\u2026\nunder pastor wildy ' s leadership , allen temple grew financially , grew in numbers , grew spiritually , and the church facility grew in size . though pastor wildy was effective , nevertheless , internal schism stalked the church over wildy ' s management style . pastor wildy preached his farewell sermon february 1950 and later organized the cosmopolitan baptist church located several blocks from allen temple . reverend wildy later moved to los angeles . he was called from labor to reward , february 15 , 1993 . with the departure of rev . wildy , much healing and reconciliation had to take place .\nworld war ii brought hundreds of thousands of black migrants from the south seeking improved economic opportunities and escaping the oppression of discrimination . west oakland continued to be the enclave for the black community , businesses and black churches . to attract new members , pastor wildy advertised in black newspapers , telling them about allen temple baptist church . gradually , membership began to grow and allen temple began to establish a reputation as a gathering place where other pastors came to discuss important issues . reverend wildy was more than a pastor , he was involved in the baptist denomination and political issues that impacted black people .\nin the late 1970s and through the 1980 ' s east oakland was undergoing a major demographic and ethic shift as hispanics began to populate the area . in 1988 , the reverend ruben hurtado was guided to allen temple baptist church and expressed his feelings to reverend gloria aguilar and deacon armando aguilar . in response to the change , and an answer to dr . smith sr . ' s prayer , reverend hurtado became pastor of a new outreach ministry that spoke directly to the needs of the hispanic community ; thus , the iglesia bautista de allen temple was birthed with reverend hurtado as the pastor .\nprior to retirement , dr . smith sr . served as distinguished professor of christian ministry and preaching at the american baptist seminary of the west and the graduate theological seminary in berkeley . dr . smith sr . testified before the united nations on april 14 , 1989 in an effort to end apartheid in south africa . the international presence of allen temple has been felt through the preaching and teaching of dr . smith sr . on the continent of africa , korea , canada , and england . he led allen temple on a journey to the holy land in israel and palestine on two occasions . after authoring over sixteen books , and wining numerous awards , including one of ebony magazine ' s top 15 preachers of 1993 , and 2001 , doctor j . alfred smith sr . , retired as senior pastor of allen temple in 2009 and was voted in to serve as pastor emeritus . his ministry continues .\nlast july , younge described the sound of the lp saying ,\nit\u2019s a project that if somebody misses the sounds of 93 \u2019til infinity meets the low end theory meets de la soul is dead . if somebody misses that kind of sound , they\u2019ll be happy to hear this album because it goes back to that time , you know .\nsoulside quickly became very popular and released their first full - length album on sammich in 1986 . shortly thereafter their bass player , chris thomson ( who later played in ignition , circus lupus and monorchid ) , left the band and was replaced by johnny temple . soulside went on to release an ep , a single , and an album for dischord records and toured regularly , both in the us and in europe . in the spring of 1989 , the band set out with eli as both roadie and sound engineer on a 3 - month european tour which culminated with the recording of\nhot bodi - gram\nin holland . after returning home , bobby sullivan left the band , and a year or so later eli joined the other three to form girls vs . boys . sammich later re - issued soul side ' s debut album onto cd for the first time in 2004 . the band ' s dischord releases were culled onto one cd ,\nsoon come happy\n, released in 1990 and re - mastered in 2003 .\nnext up ' the twelve reasons to die ' tour will run through may 22 , and another string of wu - tang clan reunion dates begins may 26 . the debut issue of the \u201ctwelve reasons to die\u201d comic will hit stores may 29 as the first in a six issue monthly series , and new music and remixes will coincide with the release of each issue . \u201cthe comic book and the monthly issues were a way for me to say , \u2018there\u2019s a reason for people to be talking about this ghostface album for the next six months , \u2019\u201d perry says , adding that soul temple hopes to bundle all\ntwelve reasons to die\n- related material into one collectible item by the end of the year .\nlastly , two \u201990s new york veterans hit the top 200 . n . o . r . e . ( now recording as p . a . p . i . ) released student of the game , his first lp with eone entertainment . the queens o . g . \u2019s album sold over 4 , 000 copies , hitting the charts . this is n . o . \u2019s first charting solo lp on an indie label since his penalty records days , in the late 1990s . following was styles p , who partnered with veteran producer scram jones to release float . the collaboration lp was styles\u2019 first with brooklyn , new york - based nature sounds records . that effort sold just under 4 , 000 copies in its first week at retail .\nthe reverend dr . j . alfred smith jr . was licensed to preach in 1973 , ordained in 1976 and served in various capacities including youth minister and assistant pastor , prior to his elevation as co - pastor . dr . smith jr . expanded the church ' s ministries through community partnerships with the east oakland healthy start programs and vocational training program in partnership with the oakland public schools . this seasoned father and son team was equally yoked ; bone of bone , flesh of flesh and together they established allen temple baptist church as a model urban ministry church . numerous ministries were added to allen temple under the leadership of this father and son team including an international global ministry that established an orphanage in zimbabwe .\nwhen allen temple opened her new sanctuary to accommodate everyone , two sunday worship services were established . by now allen temple was dually aligned with the progressive national baptist convention , inc . , and the american baptist churches usa . dr . smith sr . ' s visionary leadership style landed him a position as second - vice president of the pnbc in 1984 , and in 1986 , he was elected president of pnbc . mrs . joanna smith , wife of dr . smith sr . , worked diligently with the adult education department that was sponsored by the oakland public schools . she helped adult students in preparing them for their high school equivalency examinations as well as enabled foreign - born persons to meet citizenship requirements . she was knowledgeable in spanish and portuguese .\nreverend james lewis allen served as pastor from 1919 - 1925 , reverend allen founded the allen temple baptist church in 1919 . he was born in slavery , july 12 , 1853 to david and mary allen of leesburg , loudoun county , virginia . reverend allen began his ministry at the age of sixteen . reverend allen ' s first assignment was in clarksville , texas where he served as a schoolteacher and minister and later served in el paso , texas . reverend allen was seminary trained , having graduated from maryland seminary and howard university . the history of beth eden baptist church records reverend allen was called to pastor beth eden from el paso , texas . after serving six years , reverend allen relocated to oregon . in 1917 , reverend allen returned to the bay area . the american baptist churches sent rev . allen to east oakland to start a church .\nas with the tarascan tribe , the aztecs believed that dogs could see and would protect one against ghosts , and both groups buried their dead with dogs who were thought to then serve the soul in the afterlife as both a guide through the underworld and as a protector against ghosts . the tarascans were deeply troubled by the fear of ghosts and so developed the concept of the spirit dog . it was thought that ghosts were the spirits of those who had been improperly buried , who had died alone on a hunt and were never found , or who had drowned . these spirits would return to haunt the living until their bodies were found and properly buried with ceremonies . the problem , of course , was that the bodies could not be found . in these cases , the tarascans held that a spirit dog would find the body and lead the soul away to the afterlife so that it would not trouble the living .\nafter reverend allen retired , he maintained his residence at 1632 tyler street , berkeley . he passed away peacefully at his home , november 6 , 1940 , at the age of 88 years and 3 months . reverend allen was survived by his widow , mrs . francis allen , and two brothers , dr . willard allen of new haven , connecticut , and mr . loyd [ sic ] allen of philadelphia . the evergreen cemetery , oakland , records reverend allen ' s burial date , november 9 , 1940 .\n\u201cthe cinematography and the art direction of those movies led to or created a certain type of music based on american soul , \u201d says younge , who scored the film \u201cblack dynamite . \u201d \u201ca lot of european composers were asked by the producers to make a soundtrack that sounded like american blaxploitation music , so you have classically trained musicians trying to re - create american funk in this cinematic style . and the way they did it was very interesting and unique . that sound is something that absolutely inspired a lot of the original rza production . \u201d\nthe church started in a little hall on e . 14th street and seminary avenue with oil heater and a few borrowed chairs , with still fewer members , during the years that tried\nmen ' s\n[ sic ] souls - when conditions were such that only a\nman\n[ sic ] who was really interested in the morals of a community , the training of youth , the satisfaction of a desire on the part of worshippers for a place to assemble , and whose heart and soul were sincere and filled with an ambition to help suffering humanity .\nreverend dr . j . alfred smith , jr . march 15 , 2009 - present . on march 15 , 2009 , the reverend dr . j . alfred smith , jr . , was called by an overwhelming majority vote to take up the mantel as senior pastor of allen temple baptist church . not only had he served for many years at allen temple as co - pastor , he brought the experience of a senior pastor , of the historic antioch baptist church , san jose . the installation service was celebratory , joyful and included a wide spectrum of church members . the participation of youth and young adults signaled a new and brighter vision for the church as young people became more prominent in worship service as leaders . dr . smith jr . , is not only a highly gifted preacher , he is an intellectual scholar at san francisco state university and served as an adjunct professor in the doctor of ministry program . he is the recipient of the american baptist homes of the west affordable housing award in 2007 . dr . smith jr . is well established as a gatekeeper for social justice as a community activist . he serves in a leadership capacity at the progressive national baptist convention .\nfollowing reverend allen , there was a series of pastoral changes . the reverend james dee wilson served for one year , 1926 . rev . wilson was well known throughout the country as a dynamic preacher , musician and social justice activist . reverend wilson served as moderator of the general baptist association . according to the mcgee avenue church history records , reverend james dee wilson became pastor of mcgee avenue baptist church in 1935 . reverend wilson and his wife sara resided on stuart street , berkeley . reverend wilson ' s date of birth is listed july 20 , 1878 . he was called from labor to reward , september 16 , 1949 .\nin the earlier period of egypt , the soul was considered a single entity known as the khu , the immortal aspect of an individual but , in later times , the soul was thought to be comprised of five different components . two of these components , the ba and ka ( spirit and personality ) , came together after death in the form of the akh , and it was this entity that would return as a ghost . if proper rites had not been observed in burial , or some sin had been committed by the living either before or after the person ' s death , the akh was given dispensation by the gods to return to earth to redress the wrong . the living who were harassed by the ghost would have to plead their case directly to the returned spirit in hopes of a reasonable response and , if that was ineffective , would need to have a priest intervene and judge between the living and the dead . an example of this would be how , when misfortune fell upon a widower , it was first attributed to some\nsin\nhe had hidden from his wife that she , now all - knowing in the field of reeds , was punishing him for . in a letter from a widower to his dead wife found in a tomb from the new kingdom , the man pleads with the spirit of his wife to leave him alone as he is innocent of any wrong - doing :\nreverend augustus l . carpenter served as pastor from 1950 to 1958 . god sent a mighty man of valor by the name of reverend augustus l . carpenter , a seasoned man of age and wisdom with an outstanding reputation as a godly leader . reverend carpenter served as the past president of the district sunday school and baptist training union congress of louisiana for twelve years and was considered an outstanding leader . reverend carpenter was born in louisiana , march 27 , 1878 . after serving as pulpit supply for ninety days , pastor carpenter was elected pastor of allen in the spring of 1950 . on september 29 , 1950 , the first deacons of allen temple were ordained by the reverend carpenter . working with the members and with the help of his wife , dorothy , allen temple began to heal and grow and was gaining a reputation as a prominent church in oakland . rev . carpenter soon found his role as pastor expanding beyond the stain glass windows . black leaders were calling upon churches to support the efforts of naacp that had been strengthened as a result of w . e . b . dubois who had sparked a movement to establish headquarters in the bay area to fight discrimination that abounded in the bay area . rev . carpenter responded to the needs of the community and the naacp to help fight racism and housing discrimination , at the same time improving the administrative infrastructure of the church such as the first church bulletins were published by mrs . marie f . johnson and mr . lee conroe .\nin 1997 , the leadership institute at allen temple was a vision of dr . smith sr . after brainstorming his vision to start a christian educational institute that would focus on educating women and men for responsible christian leadership in the church and society . dr . smith sr . , served as chancellor and dr . l . p . lewis was appointed dean . after rev dr . l . p . lewis ' s brief tenure as dean , dr . jesse perry , ph . d . , served as dean for eight years . rev . dr . barbara bowman served as dean for a brief period followed by the reverend dr . brenda guess who was appointed chancellor and dean . the institute now extends its training globally to south africa through on - line training .\nupon one ' s death , a spiritual entity known as a gidim was created , which maintained the personal identity of the deceased and traveled on to the land of the dead . it was this gidim that would return to haunt the living if proper attention had not been paid to funeral rites and burial or if there had been some unlawful act involved in the person ' s death . inscriptions do make clear , however , that sometimes the gidim could mischievously slip out of irkalla for visits to the earth , where they would harass the living for no good reason . these spirits would be punished by the sun god shamash by having their funerary offerings taken from them and awarded to gidim who had no one to remember them on earth , and so no one to provide them with offerings for their continued existence . although there are records of loved ones returning from the afterlife with warnings or advice , most of the ghosts of mesopotamia were unwelcome guests who were sent back to their realm through the use of charms , amulets , prayers , or exorcism .\nby now , racial restrictions and housing discrimination gave way to blacks moving into east oakland ; as a result , membership grew , leading to the need to further expand the church facilities by purchasing additional property lots that were for sale as a result of the\nwhite flight\nto suburbia . in march 1953 , a special ground breaking service was held . the reverend carpenter was a great preacher , leader and a tenuous dedicated pastor . his resignation letter dated , january 8 , 1958 , read in part :\nthere comes a time in all our lives when a parting of the ways must take place . sometimes by death , moving away or otherwise . . . one called of god to preach the gospel cannot do as he chooses at all times , nor what man thinks he should do , but must be led by the spirit . . . .\n. reverend carpenter was called from labor to reward , january 9 , 1961 , at 9 : 30 p . m . in oakland . marsha carpenter peterson , granddaughter , of reverend carpenter is a long time member of allen temple and is active in various ministries .\nin mesopotamian culture , death was the final act of life from which there was no return . the land of the dead was known by many names ; among them was the irkalla , the realm beneath the earth known as the\nland of no return\n, where the souls of the dead dwelt in a dreary darkness , fed off dirt , and sipped from mud puddles ( though there were other visions of the afterlife , such as that expressed in the work gilgamesh , enkidu and the netherworld ) . this existence was the final end for all the living , no matter how great or poor a life they had lived , and it was ruled over by the dark queen ereshkigal . no soul was permitted to leave irkalla for any reason , not even a goddess , as exemplified in the poem the descent of inanna , in which even the queen of heaven ( and ereshkigal ' s sister ) , inanna , must find a substitute to take her place once she ascends back to the world of the living . special dispensation , however , was given to souls who needed to complete some kind of mission . ghosts could appear to people on earth if it was thought that they needed to right some kind of wrong .\nthe dead were thought to walk freely through the world during this time and people would prepare meals which their departed friends and relatives enjoyed while alive . samhain was an important celebration when the harvest was brought in , cattle were slaughtered and salted for the winter , and the bones were burned , a practice which gave rise to the bone fires , which today are known as bonfires . the darker side of samhain , however , was that the dead who were restless ( like the hungry ghosts of china ) were also free to roam , and so people initiated the practice of wearing masks so they would not be recognized by a spirit who may wish one harm . this custom eventually evolved into the modern - day celebration of halloween . the roman empire had conquered much of the region of the celts by the 1st century ce and , when christianity became the official religion of the empire in the 4th century ce , the church incorporated many pagan holidays into their calendar . since samhain was such a popular festival , it was brought into the church as allhallows or hallowmas , which became all soul ' s day and then all saint ' s day when believers prayed for the souls of the dead in purgatory . as with samhain in europe , so it was with the day of the dead in mexico ; the pagan festivals became days of christian observances .\nin the midst of the wu - tang clan ' s reunion tour and forthcoming 20th anniversary album , ghostface killah released\ntwelve reasons to die ,\nwhich debuts at no . 27 on this week\u2019s billboard 200 .\nthe online extension of billboard magazine , urltoken is the essential online destination for the music business .\nartists like kanye west , pusha - t , ghostface killah , m . o . p . , freddie gibbs , kool g . rap , flatbush zombies , corrine bailey rae , method man , raekwon , talib kweli , res , the black keys and others check in on the 16 - track release .\n\u201cwe went and got some of the wu - tang original songs\u2026we took out a lot of stuff that was in it , and we re - orchestrated it , \u201d rza said . \u201cstax also came on board to help us out , and they gave me about 10 of their famous stax cues , songs from william bell , from isaac hayes , from mable john . so you\u2019re going to have a great time listening to this movie as a soundtrack . \u201d\n\u201cquentin tarantino presents the man with the iron fists\u201d stars rza , russell crowe and lucy liu . the movie is due in theaters on november 2 . \u201d\n2 . ghostface killah / m . o . p / pharoahe monch \u201cblack out\u201d\ncyhi the prynce talks helping to bring his vibe to jay - z & kanye west\u2019s \u2018watch the . . .\nmartin shkreli plays music from wu - tang clan\u2019s $ 2 million \u2018once upon a time\u2019 album . . .\nkid cudi , snoop , wiz and more kick off bet experience at l . a . live\n50 cent flexes his political \u201cpower\u201d with season 4 premiere in d . c .\n\u00a9 2018 to infinity , urltoken inc . all rights reserved . reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited .\nthe breakdown :\nmore or less ? the scorpion format vs . the 7 ye theory\nfounding wu - tang clan member u - god has been on an album hiatus for over four years . the veteran staten island , new york emcee who is currently gearing up for a series of summer concerts with his clansmen also announced plans for his fourth solo album , keynote speaker .\ncoming on july 23 , keynote speaker will feature wu brothers method man , gza and inspectah deck , as well as kool keith , styles p and elzhi .\nto complete the subscription process , please click the link in the email we just sent you .\nthe announcement comes a few weeks after toronto ' s smoke dawg was killed in a shooting .\nghostface killah ( in hat ) and adrian younge ( glasses and bow tie ) with younge\u2019s band venice dawn .\nit\u2019s somewhat puzzling that ghostface killah hasn\u2019t found a second career in film . unless you count a brief scene - stealing cameo in the original \u201ciron man\u201d ( criminally excluded from the final cut but viewable on the internet ) , wu - tang\u2019s most charismatic and quotable clansman hasn\u2019t followed the path of many considerably less talented rappers in making the transition to movies .\nbut on record , it\u2019s a different story . ghostface has cultivated an assortment of alter - egos , or roles , over the years , from flashy playboy pretty toney ( \u201cthe pretty toney album\u201d ) to ruthless crime boss tony starks ( \u201cfishscale\u201d and \u201cironman\u201d ) to ghostdini , a self - anointed \u201cwizard of poetry\u201d who raps sweet nothings to his pregnant wife and unborn child on his eponymous r & b - flavored album from 2009 . each is essentially a different shade of one established personality , like switching the actor who plays james bond . when working with ghostface , you aren\u2019t just getting a couple verses \u2014 you are casting a character .\n\u201cthe job is to get the complexities out of the way earlier and create a foundation to inspire , \u201d says younge , who will be performing with ghostface and his band venice dawn as part of the \u201ctwelve reasons to die\u201d tour this thursday at the wilbur . \u201cin putting the story together , i tried to think of what a character like tony starks would be like back then , and then provide ghost with the foundation for him to build upon . \u201d\nthe globe ' s top picks for what to see and do each weekend , in boston and beyond .\nyounge recorded the tracks with his band in the same manner that he would score a soundtrack , with each instrumental specifically tailored to advance the story along when paired with ghostface\u2019s lyrics , which were recorded separately due to scheduling conflicts . and yes , rza\u2019s spirit can be felt in the gritty soundscape of stalking bass lines , tightly snapping snares , and distorted guitars , made entirely on vintage equipment ( \u201ci don\u2019t know how to record any other way , \u201d says younge with a hint of pride ) .\nbut just as a great title song does not make a great bond movie , the strong soundtrack of \u201ctwelve reasons to die\u201d would be wasted without a stellar performance from its leading man in a well - worn role he\u2019s played for years . as the gangster tony starks , he exposes his fatal flaw by falling into the clutches of a treacherous femme fatale ( another recurring stock character from the ghostface catalog ) , praising her in adoring tones as someone who \u201cwould hide my guns in the house and lie to the task force . \u201d by the time he\u2019s been resurrected on \u201crevenge is sweet , \u201d his flow becomes more rushed and emphatic with the gleeful violence he now wreaks on his enemies , claiming \u201cmy tennessee goons will nail [ you ] to a cross . \u201d\n\u201ci just looked at it as a piece of work , \u201d says ghostface . \u201cit depends on what it calls for . this was adrian\u2019s idea , not mine . he wanted certain things done to every track . if it\u2019s somebody else\u2019s project , and it says play this character and i\u2019m comfortable , then i\u2019ll do it . i heard the tracks , they were right up my alley . i just wanted to tackle that [ stuff ] . \u201d\n\u201cthere\u2019s a way to do it where he\u2019s a character in 1993 , or in 1982 , or in 1967 , \u201d says younge of his take on the ghostface character . \u201cyou have to act like you\u2019re in a movie : what does the world look like ? what kind of girls is he talking to ? what kind of cars is he driving ? you think of how the character would react in different settings , and then that determines how music would reflect that perspective . \u201d\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nwe\u2019ve updated our privacy policy to give you more control over your information and support new european data protection laws . you can review the changes here .\nincludes unlimited streaming via the free bandcamp app , plus high - quality download in mp3 , flac and more .\nthis song , entitled\ndestiny bends\nwas written after hearing the tragic news of the loss of a good man , paul walker . i met paul on the set of the film brick mansion , where we talked , laughed , and exchanged ideas of life and fatherhood . we saw in each other a kindred spirit of men coming from unlikely circumstances , and rising to be the light and beacon of our family and loved ones . as all physical things will decay and wither away , film , art , and music remain longer than the vessel that delivered them . i dedicated my time to compose this song with my two sons and new friend will wells . later re - recorded by my nephew denzel hamlin . we dedicate it to paul walker , a good man . we had plans to continue working with each other in the future . it seemed destined , but\ndestiny bends\n.\n\u201celectricity is on our side\u201d is a family reunion of sorts , the veterans and yuppies coming together to reminisce on old times .\njohn de souza mattos everyone of these tracks is a banger ! no fillers just pure class . don ' t download as mp3 if you can play flac . just enjoy the quality rich sound that these artists intended to hear at it ' s best as an uncompressed format .\nreleased march 19 , 2013 all tracks issued under license from the concord music group .\nwe don ' t have enough of this music now a days . this is a breath of fresh air .\neven though clouds is an amazing album , thirty eight is more soulful , dirty , and heavy hitting . this album is a masterpiece .\nthis is the science fiction of jazz ! a stylish blend of cosy and smooth jazz with modern hints of loop - based arrangements and cutting - edge sound editing . if you thought that the cinematic orchestra or jazzanova are the pinnacle of the future jazz movement , you ' ll have to recalibrate your ears ! others will gladly stand on the shoulders of these giants . . .\nbusta rhymes , snoop dogg and william hart of the delfonics will make appearances on the project .\n1 . \u201ck - now intro\u201d 2 . \u201ctime stopped 2 : 20\u2033 3 . \u201cwomack\u2019s lament\u201d feat . busta rhymes 4 . \u201cpanic struck\u201d 5 . \u201ck - now interlude 1\u2033 6 . \u201canother part of you\u201d feat . william hart 7 . \u201call you got is your word\u201d 8 . \u201cthere is only now\u201d feat . snoop dogg 9 . \u201cmeet womack\u201d 10 . \u201ck - now interlude 2\u2033 11 . \u201cmiriam got a mickey\u201d 12 . \u201cstone cold\u201d feat . scarub 13 . \u201cthe synopsis\u201d 14 . \u201cghetto superhero\u201d 15 . \u201ck - now reprise\u201d 16 . \u201cnarrow escape\u201d 17 . \u201cfinally back\u201d 18 . \u201cthe last act\u201d 19 . \u201ck - now outro\u201d\n2018 xxl mag is part of the the xxl network , townsquare media , inc . all rights reserved .\nrza last curated the soundtrack for his directorial debut the man with the iron fists , enlisting kanye west , ghostface killah , the black keys , pusha t and more for the album .\nraw i & apos ; mma give it to ya , with no trivia ,\npromised u - god on\nda mystery of chessboxin\nalmost 20 years ago on the instantly iconic enter the wu - tang . though much has changed in wu - tang nation since then\u2014soldiers have fallen , albums have dropped , holograms have been built\u2014the deep - voiced lyricist has stayed true to his word , delivering harsh truths and painful revelations from the stage and on his latest solo release , keynote speaker .\ndespite these setbacks , u - god sounds hopeful about the future , stopping by the xxl offices on tuesday ( october 8 ) afternoon to talk about the reception of his latest album , the current political climate and his upcoming book . and it turns out , u - god does interviews like he does anything : raw and with no trivia . \u2014dan jackson\nthis was seemingly the busiest week for hip hop fans on the charts in 2013 . six new releases cracked the top 200 , including a # 2 .\nwiz khalifa & curren $ y sold 13 , 000 digital units of their first retail collaboration , live in concert . the ep was released on saturday ( 4 / 20 ) , and achieved that commercial success in less than 48 hours before the week\u2019s units tallied .\nkid cudi\u2019s third solo album , indicud , served as a benchmark for the five - year star . the album featured no involvement from early mentor kanye west , and derailed from the man on the moon series , though it did tap into certain songs and themes from the emcee / singers first and second solo lps . selling 136 , 000 units , indicud was just under 20 , 000 units behind fall out boy\u2019s save rock & roll for the # 1 spot . while it was behind man on the moon ii : the legend of mr . rager sales , this effort first week sales surpassed those of cudi\u2019s 2009 debut , as well as his wzrd album with dot da genius .\nindicud boasts cudi\u2019s full production , as well as the ohio native serving as his own executive producers . guests range from veterans such as too short and rza , to digital age contemporaries a $ ap rocky and kendrick lamar ."]}
{"id": 56033, "summary": [{"text": "goishicha ( japanese : \u7881\u77f3\u8336 ' go-pebble tea ' ) is a fermented tea originally from china but now grown only in otoyo , kochi and ishizuchi-kurocha , ehime prefecture .", "topic": 31}, {"text": "the tea is made by fermenting harvested tea in a two step process , first with aerobic fungi , then with anaerobic bacteria .", "topic": 31}, {"text": "a 2011 study suggested that goishi tea consumption exerts an inhibitory effect on eosinophilic and neutrophilic infiltration in the lung , attenuated the increase in airway resistance and increased the production of adiponectin ; thus reducing der f induced allergic inflammatory process in mice . ", "topic": 17}], "title": "goishicha", "paragraphs": ["drying : the blocks of goishicha are left outdoors under the sun to dry .\nclick the button below to add the japan 2015 bancha goishicha dark tea to your wish list .\nthe reason it is called goishicha is that it resembles the black stones of the board game \u201c go \u201c .\nbecause of declining population in the area and demand in general , goishicha production was about to be stopped and eventually disappear .\nfinally , i\u2019ve reviewed a goishicha from furyu in the next post , just in case that you are curious about its taste .\ngoishicha ( \u7881\u77f3\u8336 , go stone tea ) is a rare japanese dark ( post - fermented ) tea made in \u014dtoyo town , kochi prefecture .\ngoishicha is a fermented green tea from \u014dtoyo in kochi prefecture of shikoku island . to make goishicha the tea leaves are steamed , stacked , covered with a mat and then fermented . after that the tea leaves are filled into a barrel where a weight is placed on the top to continue fermenting . finally , the tea is dried in the sun . the tea is called\ngoishicha\nbecause it looks like stones from the japanese game igo ( in western countries also known as\ngo\n) .\ngoishicha is made in the town of \u014dtoyo in the mountains of central kochi prefecture on the island of shikoku . the name , goishicha ( \u7881\u77f3\u8336 ) , is taken from the japanese game igo ( see wikipedia ) because the tea is reminiscent of the igo stones . it is japan\u2019s only fermented team , more specifically , made with a special method called after - fermentation .\nto brew in a teapot , use one block ( about 2 grams ) of goishicha and pour 350 ml ( 11 . 6 oz ) of boiling water . brew for 4 to 5 minutes .\nin recent years , however , with the support of the local government , a cooperative has been established to produce this tea . japanese tea lovers have taken notice of goishicha once again due to its efficacy as a dieting aid .\ntoday\u2019s tea from yunomi might have the distinction of being the most interesting tea i have ever reviewed , i cannot tell you how excited i was to try furyu\u2019s bancha goishicha ! this rare dark tea from kochi prefecture in the town of otoyo , it is named goishicha because the chunks of tea are reminiscent of the game of go . for a while this tea was extremely rare ( having only one producer ) but recently thanks to the local government there are more producers of this unique tea . one of the things that makes this tea so fancy is the way it is made , using a method called after - fermentation , first the leaves are steamed , stacked , and covered with a mat to allow it to ferment , but wait\u2026there\u2019s more ! after that the leaves are stuffed into a barrel with a rock on top to continue fermenting it , lastly the leaves are laid in the sun to try . you can see that a lot of work went into making this tea . sniffing this hockey puck of tea is awesome , it smells more like food than tea , with notes of old oak wood , soy sauce , salty sea air , a tiny bit of smoke , wet leather , and a bit of a savory meaty finish . i can certainly see why this tea is used to make chagayu , because it smells like food ! i kinda want to eat this tea instead of putting it into my kyusu .\nairway hyperresponsiveness ( ahr ) is one of the important traits that characterize bronchial asthma . goishi tea is a post - heating fermented tea that has been reported to have higher free radical scavenging activity . in this study , we evaluated the prophylactic effects of goishi tea on ahr in balb / c mice .\nthe number of inflammatory cells in bal fluid was considerably reduced in goishi tea / der f and gallic acid / der f groups as compared with tap water / der f group . regarding inflammatory cells in bal , a significant reduction of eosinophils and neutrophils was observed in goishi tea - treated mice ( p < 0 . 01 ) , as well as in the gallic acid / der f group ( p < 0 . 05 ) , as compared with tap water / der f group . in asthmatic mice ( tap water / der f group ) , the intensity of airway resistance increased simultaneously with the increase in acetylcholine concentration in a dose - dependant way . ahr was significantly inhibited in goishi tea / der f and gallic acid / der f ( p < 0 . 01 ) groups as compared with the tap water / der f group . regarding serum specific - igg 1 , significantly lower levels of this antibody were observed in goishi tea / der f and gallic acid / der f groups as compared with the tap water / der f group ( p < 0 . 05 ) . in addition , adiponectin level was significantly higher in the goishi tea group as compared with the tap water treated mice ( p < 0 . 01 ) .\nthe results suggest that goishi tea consumption exerted an inhibitory effect on eosinophilic and neutrophilic infiltration in the lung , attenuated the increase in airway resistance and increased the production of adiponectin ; thus reducing der f induced allergic inflammatory process in mice .\nlately , there has been a growing interest in natural plants extracts containing flavonoids and polyphenols in search of new therapies thanks to their bioactive properties . epigallocatechin gallate ( egcg ) and catechin from green tea , for example , have been reported to improve cardiovascular function , increase fat oxidation in mice and exert free radicals and reactive oxygen species ( ros ) scavenging activity [\nsince more than 100 years ago , a post - heating fermented tea has been produced in many places in japan . goishi tea , known as\ngoishi - cha\nin japanese language , is one of a post - heating fermented tea which is produced in otoyo town , kochi prefecture , japan , where local people referred to its sour taste as the tea gruel . nowadays , most fermented tea manufacturers have already stopped the production because of lower demand ; and only three of them still continue producing post - heating fermented tea in japan .\ngoishi tea is made from camelia sinensis leaves , as for green tea . however , in order to make goishi tea , two different fermentation processes are needed that are performed in two steps : the aerobic fermentation ( with fungi ) and the anaerobic fermentation . green tea is processed as follows : harvested camellia sinensis leaves are heated rubbed and then they are dried . recently , traditional tea has become popular especially in japan because of its beneficial health effects . interestingly , goishi tea is named\ntea of legend\nthanks to its efficacy in diet . up to now , there are few publications on goishi tea and very little is known about its bioactive properties .\n] . therefore , we hypothesized that goishi tea consumption might attenuate airway inflammation . in this study , we evaluated the prophylactic effects of goishi tea consumption in balb / c mice induced ahr .\nthirty balb / c mice , aged five weeks , were purchased from japan slc ( hamamatsu , shizuoka , japan ) . animals were housed under conventional conditions at the animal facility of kochi medical school in filter - topped macrolon cages with a bedding of wood chips , temperature of 23\u00b0c , 50 - 60 % relative humidity , and a 12 - h light / dark cycle . they were divided into six groups of five mice each : ( 1 ) goishi tea / dermatophagoides farinae plus ( der f ) ; ( 2 ) goishi tea / phosphate buffered saline ( pbs ) , ( 3 ) 1 % gallic acid / der f , ( 4 ) gallic acid / pbs , ( 5 ) tap water / der , and ( 6 ) tap water / pbs groups . they received standard lab chow ad libitum . animals were maintained until they were 7 weeks old ( ~ 20 - 24 g body wt ) at the time of sensitization . all research adhered to the animal facility guidelines of kochi medical school ( c000144 ) .\nthe goishi tea sample used in this experiment was a gift from the otoyo county office staff , kochi prefecture , japan . goishi tea extract was prepared as previously described [\nleaves are steamed once in a tank , then fermented on the flat plate for 7 days . afterwards , fermented leaves are moved into another tank and then re - fermented for 10 days . finally , the cooled leaves are cut in 2 \u00d7 2 cm pieces , then packed [\ngoishi tea solution was made following steps ; 20 g of goishi tea dried leaves were boiled in 1000 ml distilled water at 100\u00b0c for 30 min . the extract was quickly separated from the leaves by filtration . thus , we used the 20 mg / ml solution of goishi tea throughout the experiment . on the other hand , 1 % gallic acid was used as a positive control . in this experiment , considering the daily intake of water by the mouse strain used ( 4 ml ) , each mouse was receiving 80 mg of goishi tea daily for the goishi tea / der f and goishi tea / pbs groups . mice received tap water , goishi and gallic acid solutions ad libitum according to mice group from day 1 to day 37 .\n] . briefly , to measure ahr , mice were anesthetized with sodium pentobarbital ( 60 mg / kg , i . p . ) and the jugular vein was cannulated for intravenous injection of ach . they were injected with pancuronium bromide ( 0 . 1 mg / kg , i . v . ) to stop spontaneous respiration and then ventilated with a rodent ventilator ( new england medical instruments , inc . , medway , ma , usa ) . bronchoconstriction was measured according to the overflow method , using a bronchospasm transducer ( ugo basil 7020 , milan , italy ) connected to the tracheal cannula . changes in respiratory overflow volume were measured using an increasing dose of ach . the increase in respiratory overflow volume induced by ach was represented as a percentage of the maximal overflow volume ( 100 % ) obtained by clamping the tracheal cannula . this experiment was perform with two independent experiments and , given the fact that results were similar , we included only data from the second experiment in this report .\nexperimental protocol . der f : dermatophoides farinae ; ach : acetyl choline ; ahr : airway hyperresponsiveness .\nthe area under the curve ( auc ) calculated from dose - response curves for ach was used to express the magnitude of ahr . briefly , ahr chart was saved as bmp format file ; then auc was selected and calculated using imagej software 1 . 44p ( national institutes of health , usa ) with each value of doses converted logarithmically and represented as arbitrary units .\nblood samples were drawn from mice on day 35 in order to determine the level of serum ige , allergen - specific igg 1 and adiponectin . samples were kept at - 80\u00b0c in the freezer until analyses were performed with the use of specific elisa kits for mice ( mouse ige kit from morinaga & co . ltd . , yokohama , japan ; mouse adiponectin kit from otsuka pharmaceutical co . , ltd . , tokyo , japan ) . the mouse igg 1 kit was prepared in our laboratory ( toxicology laboratory , department of environmental medicine , kochi medical school , kochi , japan ) . briefly , serum igg 1 was bound with coated der f antigen , and then it was detected with horse radish peroxidase conjugated antibody . animals were sacrificed using a high dose of pentobarbital on day 37 .\nto perform the bronchoalveolar lavage ( bal ) on day 37 , animals were intraperitoneally administered 500 mg / kg of pentobarbital solution . bal was performed with the use of 1 . 5 ml of saline solution and 80 % ( 1 . 2 ml ) of the 0 . 9 % saline solution were recovered . number of inflammatory cells such as eosinophils , neutrophils , lymphocytes and macrophages in the bal fluid was recorded .\non day 37 , after sacrificing animals , lung specimens from representative mice were taken and samples were fixed in 10 % formalin , embedded in paraffin , sectioned at 10 \u03bcm and stained with hematoxylin and eosin ( he stain ) , and periodic acid - schiff ( pas stain ) . to examine the specimens , a light microscope ( olympus bx51 , olympus , japan ) was used at 10\u00d7 magnification .\nresults were represented as the mean \u00b1 standard deviation . statistical comparison among the treatment groups were performed by one - way anova , followed by nonparametric tukey test , with the use of spss software package . results were considered to be statistically significant when p - value was less than 0 . 05 .\non day 37 of the experiment , bronchoalveolar lavage and cells count were performed for each mice group . the number of inflammatory cells in bal fluid , which reflects airway inflammation intensity , was markedly increased in the tap water /\ngroup . a significantly lower number of eosinophils , neutrophils ( p < 0 . 05 ) and lymphocytes ( p < 0 . 01 ) was observed in goishi tea /\ngoishi tea consumption attenuates lung inflammation . # : p < 0 . 05 ; # # : p < 0 . 01 ( vs . tap water / der f group ) . * : p < 0 . 05 ( vs . tap water / pbs group ) . p : p - value by one - way anova test ; bal : bronchoalveolar lavage ; der f : dermatophagoides farinae . the figure shows that the number of eosinophils ( a ) , neutrophils ( b ) and lymphocytes ( c ) in bal fluid were significantly lower in the goishi tea / der f and the gallic acid / der f groups ( vs . tap water / der f ; p < 0 . 01 and p < 0 . 05 , respectively ) . mice were intraperitoneally administered 500 mg / kg of pentobarbital solution in 1 . 5 ml of 0 . 9 % saline solution , and 80 % ( 1 . 2 ml ) of the solution were recovered . the number of inflammatory cells was recorded . results are mean \u00b1 sd of data from 5 mice in each group .\nrepeated challenges to mice lung with ach induced ahr in tap water / der f mice in a dose - dependent way . this process was significantly inhibited in the goishi tea /\ngroups as compared with the tap water in the tap water / der f group ( p < 0 . 05 ) ( figure\ngoishi tea consumption attenuates ahr . # : p < 0 . 05 ( vs . tap water / der f group ) ; # # : p < 0 . 01 ( vs . tap water / der f group ) ; * : p < 0 . 05 ( vs . goishi tea / der f group ) . * * : p < 0 . 01 ( vs . goishi tea / der f group ) . ahr : airway hyper responsiveness ; der f : dermatophagoides farinae . the figure shows that the increase in ahr , following ach challenges , was significantly inhibited in goishi tea / der f and gallic acid / der f as compared with the tap water / der f group ( p < 0 . 01 ) . in addition , the ahr inhibitory effect in gallic acid / der f group was more efficient than that of goishi tea / der f group ( p < 0 . 01 ) . on the other hand , all der f non - exposed groups showed significantly reduced airway reactivity to ach throughout the experiment ( p < 0 . 01 , vs tap water / der f ) . to measure ahr to ach , changes in respiratory overflow volume were measured using an increasing dose of ach . the area under the curve ( auc ) calculated from dose - response curves for ach was used to express the magnitude of ahr . briefly , each dose was converted logarithmically ; auc was calculated and represented as arbitrary units .\nin addition , the ahr inhibitory effect in gallic acid / der f group was more efficient than that of goishi tea / der f group ( p < 0 . 01 ) .\nthroughout this experiments , gallic acid - treated mice groups and other der f - non exposed groups showed reduced ahr as compared to tap water / pbs group ( p < 0 . 01 ) , especially for the following ach doses ; 250 , 500 , 1000 and 2000 \u03bcg / kg .\non the other hand , der f non - exposed groups ( goishi tea / pbs , gallic acid / pbs , tap water / pbs ) also showed a significant ahr inhibitory effect as compared to goishi tea / der f group ( p < 0 . 05 ) ( figure\nbetween goishi tea / pbs and tap water / pbs groups , and also between gallic acid / pbs and tap water / pbs groups ( p > 0 . 05 ) .\neffect of goishi tea consumption on serum levels of antigen - specific igg 1 and total ige . * : p < 0 . 05 ( vs . tap water / pbs group ) ; # : p < 0 . 05 ( vs . tap water / der f group ) ; igg 1 : immunoglobulin g 1 , der f : dermatophagoides farinae . the figure 4a shows that the serum level of der f specific - igg 1 was significantly lower in goishi tea / der f and gallic acid / der f groups ( p < 0 . 05 ) as compared with the tap water / der f group . the serum level of der f specific - igg 1 was significantly higher in the tap water / der f group ( p < 0 . 05 ) groups as compared with the tap water / pbs group . the figure 4b shows that the serum level of total ige was significantly lower in goishi tea / der f and gallic acid / der f groups ( p < 0 . 05 ) as compared with the tap water / der f group . the serum level of total ige was significantly higher in the tap water / der f group ( p < 0 . 05 ) as compared with the tap water / pbs group .\n) . although lower levels of serum total ige were also observed in goishi tea / pbs and gallic acid / pbs groups when compared with the tap water / pbs group , the difference was not significant ( p > 0 . 05 ) . taken together , the data suggest that goishi tea consumption , as well as gallic acid , exerted an immunomodulatory activity that could inhibit airway inflammation in mice .\ngoishi tea consumption significantly increased adiponectin expression as compared with tap water - treated mice ( vs . tap water /\n) . that was also true for gallic acid treated mice ( vs . tap water /\ngroup ; however , the difference was not significant ( p > 0 . 05 ) .\neffect of goishi tea consumption on adiponectin expression . * : p < 0 . 05 ( vs . tap water / pbs ) ; # # : p < 0 . 01 ( vs . tap water / der f ) der f : dermatophagoides farinae . the figure shows that goishi tea ( p < 0 . 05 ) as well as gallic acid ( p < 0 . 01 ) consumption significantly increased adiponectin production as compared with the tap water treated mice ( p < 0 . 05 ) .\nas for the trend of body weight , tap water treated mice that were exposed to the allergen had a relatively lower body weight than allergen non - exposed mice ( tap water / pbs ) , whereas goishi tea consumption did not induce a significant change in the body weight as compared with the\ngoishi tea / pbs\ngroup ( p > 0 . 05 ) ( data not shown ) .\nafter sacrificing mice using high dose of pentobarbital , full lung specimens were taken from animals for histological analysis . the hematoxylin and eosin staining of lung specimens showed a marked goblet cells hyperplasia and eosinophilic infiltration in allergen - challenged control mice ( tap water /\n) . lung specimens in goishi tea / pbs and gallic acid / pbs showed similar to tap water / pbs ( data not shown ) .\nhistological evaluation of lung specimens from goishi tea - treated mouse and controls . der f : dermatophagoides farinae ; h & e : hematoxylin and eosin staining ; pas : periodic acid - schiff , al , alveolus ; br , bronchiole ; v , blood vessel . scale bars = 100 \u03bcm . the figure shows a marked goblet cells hyperplasia ( g ) , eosinophilic infiltration ( e ) and smooth muscle mass enlargement ( s ) in lung specimens from der f - challenged control mice ( tap water / der f ) , while these processes were reduced in goishi tea and gallic acid - treated mice groups .\nin this study , while an increased cellularity was observed in the allergen exposed control group ( tap water / der f ) , there was a reduction of inflammatory cells both in lung specimens and bal fluid in the goishi tea / der f group . in particular , goishi tea consumption inhibited eosinophilic infiltration and goblet cells hyperplasia in mice lungs , a characteristic histological feature of airway allergic inflammation . this experiment also showed that goishi tea consumption , as well as that of gallic acid , significantly inhibited the expression of specific igg 1 and ige in mice as compared with asthmatic mice group ( tap water / der f ) . this suggests that goishi tea consumption has attenuated airway inflammation in goishi tea / der f mice .\n] . in our experiment , we performed the measurement of this hormone in mice sera . goishi tea has markedly increased adiponectin expression ; this fact may have possibly contributed to the attenuation of ahr that was observed in the goishi tea - treated mice groups ( goishi tea /\nthis study has some limitation . the results are from animals kept in pathogen free condition and might not reflect exactly what can be found in humans who are subjects to different airway inflammation triggers . further research in humans is needed to confirm the present results .\nthe reduction of ahr and airway inflammation observed in goishi tea - treated mice might result from the combination of the upregulation of adiponectin expression that it induces , its antioxidant activity and the inhibition of specific - igg 1 expression which were observed in this study .\ngoishi tea extract inhibits airway inflammation and remodeling and has potentially beneficial effects in asthma .\nthe authors thank dr . me , dr . mba , dr . as , dr . dn for their wonderful support during the implementation of this study . this study was supported by a grant from the japanese ministry of economy .\nrh conceived of the study , participated in its design and coordination and wrote the manuscript , and carried out the biological studies . nn carried out the animal experiments and wrote in drafting the manuscript . mm carried out the cellular studies . hn evaluated histological data . ns performed the statistical analysis . all authors read and approved the final manuscript .\nkibe a , inoue h , fukuyama s , machida k , matsumoto k , koto h , ikegami t , aizawa h , hara n : differential regulation by glucocorticoid of interleukin - 13 - induced eosinophilia , hyperresponsiveness , and goblet cell hyperplasia in mouse airways . am j respir crit care med . 2003 , 167 ( 1 ) : 50 - 56 . 10 . 1164 / rccm . 2110084 .\ntakahashi n , ogino k , takemoto k , hamanishi s , wang dh , takigawa t , shibamori m , ishiyama h , fujikura y : direct inhibition of arginase attenuated airway allergic reactions and inflammation in a dermatophagoides farinae - induced nc / nga mouse model . am j physiol lung cell mol physiol . 2010 , 299 : ( 1 ) : l17 - 24 .\nkapoor s : green tea : beneficial effects on cholesterol and lipid metabolism besides endothelial function . eur j cardiovasc prev rehabil . 2008 , 15 ( 4 ) : 497 -\nhirai m , hotta y , ishikawa n , wakida y , fukuzawa y , isobe f , nakano a , chiba t , kawamura n : protective effects of egcg or gcg , a green tea catechin epimer , against postischemic myocardial dysfunction in guinea - pig hearts . life sci . 2007 , 80 ( 11 ) : 1020 - 1032 . 10 . 1016 / j . lfs . 2006 . 11 . 032 .\ndulloo ag , duret c , rohrer d , girardier l , mensi n , fathi m , chantre p , vandermander j : efficacy of a green tea extract rich in catechin polyphenols and caffeine in increasing 24 - h energy expenditure and fat oxidation in humans . am j clin nutr . 1999 , 70 ( 6 ) : 1040 - 1045 .\npanza vs , wazlawik e , ricardo schutz g , comin l , hecht kc , da silva el : consumption of green tea favorably affects oxidative stress markers in weight - trained men . nutrition . 2008 , 24 ( 5 ) : 433 - 442 . 10 . 1016 / j . nut . 2008 . 01 . 009 .\nshimamura t , matsuura r , moriyama h , takeda n , ukeda h : changes in catechin content and superoxide anion scavenging activity of goishi tea during manufacturing . 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66 .\niso h , date c , wakai k , fukui m , tamakoshi a : the relationship between green tea and total caffeine intake and risk for self - reported type 2 diabetes among japanese adults . ann intern med . 2006 , 144 ( 8 ) : 554 - 562 .\nshore sa , terry rd , flynt l , xu a , hug c : adiponectin attenuates allergen - induced airway inflammation and hyperresponsiveness in mice . j allergy clin immunol . 2006 , 118 ( 2 ) : 389 - 395 . 10 . 1016 / j . jaci . 2006 . 04 . 021 .\nsood a , cui x , qualls c , beckett ws , gross md , steffes mw , smith lj , jacobs drj : association between asthma and serum adiponectin concentration in women . thorax . 2008 , 63 ( 10 ) : 877 - 882 . 10 . 1136 / thx . 2007 . 090803 .\nthis article is published under license to biomed central ltd . this is an open access article distributed under the terms of the creative commons attribution license (\n) , which permits unrestricted use , distribution , and reproduction in any medium , provided the original work is properly cited .\nby using this website , you agree to our terms and conditions , privacy statement and cookies policy . manage the cookies we use in the preference centre .\nit\u2019s classified as a type of bancha , although it\u2019s not a green tea .\nthis tea goes through two fermentation steps , one by mold and the other one by lactic acid bacteria .\nin the second fermentation process , the tea is pickled . that\u2019s why it has its distinctive sour taste .\nalthough it was mostly used as an ingredient in chagayu ( a japanese rice porridge with tea ) , nowadays people have begun to drink it as any other tea .\nluckily , and thanks to local government support plus a trend for healthy teas , it is now available again .\nsteaming : the branches with tea leaves are steamed in a barrel . juices of the tea leaves are collected for later use .\nfermenting : tea leaves are stacked in a room and are covered . fermentation takes place with the help of mold .\npickling : in a pickling barrel , the leaves are sprinkled with the juices in the first step and are also compressed . the lactic acid bacteria starts the second fermentation process .\ncutting : compressed leaves are taken out of the barrel and cut into small blocks .\nto see the process , check out this video i found . it\u2019s in japanese but if you\u2019ve read until now , you\u2019ll know more or less what\u2019s happening .\nfor larger amounts , use a liter of water and add one or two blocks of tea and brew 4 or 5 minutes over medium heat .\nsave my name , email , and website in this browser for the next time i comment .\nnotify me of followup comments via e - mail . you can also subscribe without commenting .\na truly unique tea that is rarely found within japan , let alone outside . it possesses an incredible aroma and an equally unusual and lingering sour taste with elements of lemon , mushroom and soya sauce .\nthe tea has an equally unique method of processing to go match its unique taste ; it is double fermented with bancha leaves steamed , stacked , mat flattened , left to ferment on the ground and finally stacked within a barrel to undergo a second fermentation .\nthis page was last modified on 21 september 2015 , at 18 : 18 .\ncontent is available under ' ' creative commons ' ' \u201eattribution - sharealike\u201c unless otherwise noted .\nsorry , we just need to make sure you ' re not a robot . for best results , please make sure your browser is accepting cookies .\ni ' ll be honest : this is a tea i ' ve been putting off for a while now . ever since it was listed at what - cha it piqued my interest , but it always got pushed back to the wish list when i went to order . finally a month or so ago , this tea went on sale and i bit the bullet and ordered a bag , still not really knowing what to expect .\nthe tea has an equally unique method of processing to go match its unique taste ; it is double fermented with bancha leaves steamed , stacked , mat flattened , left to ferment on the ground and finally stacked within a barrel to undergo a second fermentation .\ndry leaves - ok , that aroma is pungent . i mean wow , that is not a smell you expect from tea leaves . immediately i ' m hit with a wild combination of sour lemon , cedar smoke , and soy and barbecue sauces . i ' m not saying it ' s bad , but it ' s certainly not what i was expecting at all , and i really wasn ' t sure what to expect with this tea anyway . the huge leaves are flattened and stacked into small piles about 10 - 15 leaves thick . i used a whole stack ( ~ 7g ) for this session .\nbrewing parameters - 212f , 2 x 20s rinse , then 5 - 20s each steep . what - cha recommends long ( 4 - 5m ) steep times , but with as pungent as the aroma is , i don ' t want to risk making the broth too strong , so i treated it like a puer .\nsurprisingly , the golden yellow broth is not nearly as powerful as the dry leaves , maybe from the short steep times . the tangy lemon is right at the front of the sip , and gives the soup an odd acidic quality . it causes a sour tingle deep in my gums below the molars , and in the back of my cheeks . the tingle quickly fades as the flavor shifts from citrus to a savory , umami medley . the flavor falls somewhere in between a mild soy sauce and a tangy worcestershire sauce , still with a tinge of lemon in the background .\nsteeps 4 - 6 change significantly . the saucy tangy - ness disappeared almost completely , leaving a more subdued sweet lemony flavor that mingles with a savory mushroom character , ending in the tiniest hint of malt . to be honest , i was kind of on the fence with this tea on the early steeps , but starting with # 4 , i like this tea a lot .\ni got 2 more steeps out of it for a total of 8 . i could have gone for more , but it was getting late and i needed sleep . the later steeps are more of a mildly savory citrus , but still retain a good bit of sweetness . i can ' t really pick out any major flavors other than lemon anymore .\neverything about this tea is completely unique . the idiosyncratic aroma and flavors may scare some people off , but if you ' d like to try a tea that is different from anything else you ' ve ever tried , i urge you to give this one a shot .\nmy name is adam , and i am a tea - oholic . i love my dog and my feathered theropod , all things biology , sci - fi / fantasy , and of course a good cuppa .\nthis blog is the home of all of my thoughts on what i drink on a daily basis . i have a stash of tea around 5 feet high , containing everything from silver needle white teas to dark shou puerh cakes . i primarily drink straight - up tea , no added sugar , flavorings or whatever . bagged teas occasionally find their way into my stash , but the majority is loose leaf teas from various online retailers .\ni will try to update this thing a couple times a week , more if i have the time . any questions or requests ? feel free to ask !\nwhat - cha ' s vietnam 2007 wild ' dark forest ' ripe da . . .\nwhat - cha ' s georgia natela ' s gold standard black te . . .\nawesome inc . theme . theme images by jason morrow . powered by blogger .\n\u201ci bought a sample of this tea and therefore provide only a first impression . i decided against the recommended steeping method from yunomius . i gave gongfu cha a try with this tea and it turned . . . \u201d\n\u201csince yunomi is offering extra points for reviews right now , i figured i\u2019d dig into my recent order , even though my original plan was to sip down a few other teas before getting into it . as a . . . \u201d\n\u201ci feel much better today ! it is delightfully chilly , my minecraft hoodie is out of my trunk , and my cat is nestled in my lap . pretty sure all my problems were being caused by allergies , after a . . . \u201d\nalthough this tea has been drunk and loved by people living on the islands of setonaikai ( inland sea of japan ) , it is known as an extremely rare tea because of the decline in its production . at one point there was only one producer of this tea .\nthe tea tastes a bit sour so we recommend that it be served cold . ( make sure to cool the tea in the refrigerator after brewing the tea . )\ni bought a sample of this tea and therefore provide only a first impression . i decided against the recommended steeping method from yunomius . i gave gongfu cha a try with this tea and it turned out to be a good idea . my parameters : 2g / 80ml / 95\u00b0c / 10 - 20se , up to 10 infusions the smell of the dried leaves was a little bit difficult to describe : for me it was a slight scent of lactic acid which even the steeped leaves had . the color of the liquor was a clear honey - yellow with the same smell . the smell did not appear stronger or weaker . the flavor was characterized by a mild sweetness with a slight acid base note . the sweetness was more or less neutral , maybe a touch of honey ? but i\u00b4m not really sure . the acid notes were wonderfully refreshing and discreetly lemony .\nsince yunomi is offering extra points for reviews right now , i figured i\u2019d dig into my recent order , even though my original plan was to sip down a few other teas before getting into it . as a bonus , i ordered a sample size of this one , which was only 2g , so this is a sipdown .\ni\u2019m really into trying new and unusual things , so i knew i had to give this a shot when i saw it . this tea really is unique \u2013 i\u2019ve never smelled or tasted a tea that\u2019s even remotely similar to this one .\ni followed the steeping directions to the letter \u2013 350ml of boiling water for 4 minutes .\nsmell of the liquor distinctly reminds me of zongzi ( sticky rice dumplings ) with pork and shitake mushroom . it\u2019s a very complex smell , that combines the filling ingredients with soy sauce , sticky rice and bamboo leaf .\non the palate , it\u2019s a bit sour ( but not nearly as sour as expected ) and intensely savoury . the flavour is well reflected in the smell \u2013 shitake mushrooms , pork , soy sauce , umami , bamboo . very broth like . this has a long finish with mushrooms and soy sauce lingering at the back of the mouth .\none of the recommended methods of prep is to use the tea to make rice porridge . i can definitely see how that would be delicious and a fantastic use of these flavours . i could see using this tea to make congee with dried shredded pork and preserved duck egg .\ndrinking this feels more like a meal than a beverage . it tastes and feels like soup , and it\u2019s making me crave my grandma\u2019s cooking pretty badly .\ni accidentally took a five hour nap after mu first cup , so i\u2019m going to hang on to my leaves and have something else before i continue steeping these .\ni don\u2019t think i would reach for this tea very often , but it\u2019s delicious and unique and i would recommend trying a sample .\noh , accidental 5 - hour naps . my fave ( unless i should have been doing things ) .\ni clearly really , really needed the sleep , but it kind of messed up my evening a bit . i woke up from my nap at 2 : 30pm , and then was supposed to go to bed by 11 , which i couldn\u2019t . tried to fall asleep at 2 : 30am , and was restless and having back spasms , probably fell asleep at 3 and then had to be up by 7 . yesterday was a little rough , but i got through it . : )\ni feel much better today ! it is delightfully chilly , my minecraft hoodie is out of my trunk , and my cat is nestled in my lap . pretty sure all my problems were being caused by allergies , after a really scary asthma attack last night i decided to take some allergy meds and oh man , such an improvement . i forget that my allergies go bonkers in autumn in kansas city , i am so glad i am escaping to pa , i might avoid the worst of it . allergies or no , i love this time of year\u2026being under blankets and having a snugly heat - seeking cat make it extra wonderful . i am in an excellent mood .\nso , after giving the chunk of tea a five minute steep , my kyusu is leaking some powerful aromas , i am not sure the word pungent fits , but wow , that is fascinating ! the aroma of the wet leaves is sauce , seriously guys , it smells like sauce , like someone blended soy sauce , ponzu sauce , mirin sauce , kelp and old wet leather . the liquid smells like food too , the same saucy concoction but with a hint of rice and more of an aged , oak cask aroma .\nwow ! ok that is so weird ! it does not taste like any tea i have ever had , and i have had a lot of tea ! it starts off very sour , like lemons mixed with soy sauce , a nice dash of kelp , with a finish of leather and mushrooms . it tastes like a mix of my favorite sauces and is really intense , i decided to try it chilled as well so i refreshed my cup and put it in the fridge for a few . cold takes the edge off the sour , so if you find that lemony sourness is too much for you ( i eat salt covered lemons as a stomach soother , so it is totally not too much for me ) i suggest chilling it .\nguess who is going for a round two ? yeah , it is me , i want to see what this chunk of aged tea can do ! the aroma of this steep has a sweetness to it , along with of a leather tone with a great combo of saucers from the previous steep . this steep is much milder , it is still sour , but instead of tasting like an entire lemon , it is like a little squeeze of lemon with notes of mirin and soy sauce . the aftertaste is smoky and leathery with a lemony quality that lingers for a long time . i am amazed at how refreshing this tea is , i feel rather invigorating , but not in a caffeine way , but more of a i just dove into a mountain creek in summer kind of refreshed .\noh man , the third steep is where it is at ! the aroma is pretty much identical to the second steep , so no new observations there . the taste however , well , that is just fun ! it is the perfect balance of sourness , sweetness , and savory . the notes of sweet plum wine , leather , mushrooms , soy , lemon , kelp\u2026it is awesome ! the lemony sourness lingers along with gentle smokiness , again i feel really refreshed after this steep . i had a great day with this tea , i sat sipping it all day being enamored by the uniqueness of this tea . i certainly want more , i want to make all my tea friends try this , i want to cook with it , i want to have it around when i need a pick - me - up tea . this tea is absolute love .\nyou made me scared and fascinated by this tea\u2026 . that\u2019s a good thing !\nthis tea sounds\u2026 . . interesting . i think i would try it if it were offered , but i would not go seeking it out on my own .\ni think most cats are too cute for their own good , and they know it ."]}
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", "topic": 16}], "title": "tryg", "paragraphs": ["tryg acquired baltica and continued operations under the name tryg - baltica . the name was simplified and changed to tryg in 2001 .\ntryg acquires the english company colonia baltica , which was integrated into tryg ' s reinsurance company tryg - baltica international to form tbi .\nthe mutual company tryg demutualised and the ownership of the new limited company was placed in tryg i danmark .\ntryg - baltica was listed on copenhagen stock exchange . tryg i danmark retained a 60 % ownership share .\ndansk kaution ( now tryg garanti ) became a part of tryg . tryg entered the polish insurance market , acquiring a strategic stake in the company energo - asekuracja , which was established in 1994 . tryg gained controlling influence of energo - asekuracja in 2000 and in 2002 the name of the company was changed to tryg polska .\ntryg merged with denmark ' s second - largest banking group , unidanmark and the general insurance activities of unibank was integrated with tryg .\ntryg , vesta and unibank contributed to the formation of nordea . tryg i danmark by this hold a 6 % share in the nordic banking group .\ncopenhagen ( reuters ) - denmark ' s largest insurance company tryg ( tryg . co ) said on saturday it was in talks about a possible acquisition of its unlisted competitor alka .\ntryg is in a dialogue concerning . . .\ntryg acquired the estonian insurance company nordicum kindlustus , which was established in 1990 .\n1972 tryg joins process development group at general mills chemical incorporated ( gmci ) .\n1969 tryg graduates from university of minnesota ( u of m ) school of pharmacy .\ndenmark ' s tryg ' s $ 1 . 3 billion alka deal to boost market share\nmaxwell : that ' s it . thank you , tryg . gus hauser thanks you .\nrating action : moody ' s affirms tryg forsikring ' s a1 ifsr ; outlook stable . global credit research - 07 dec 2017 . rating affirmation follows tryg ' s announcement to acquire alka .\nin 2010 , codan forsikring a / s acquired tryg - vesta ' s nordic marine portfolio .\n1984 tryg earns computer science degree from u of m , begins programming for stat - ease .\ntryg forsikring changed its name to trygvesta forsikring . vesta forsikirng in norway became a branch of tryg forsikring . the norwegian branch also changed its name to trygvesta , the new brand name in norway .\nedited transcript of tryg . co earnings conference call or presentation 11 - apr - 18 8 : 00am gmt\nedited transcript of tryg . co earnings conference call or presentation 23 - jan - 18 9 : 00am gmt\nedited transcript of tryg . co earnings conference call or presentation 10 - oct - 17 8 : 00am gmt\nedited transcript of tryg . co earnings conference call or presentation 11 - jul - 17 8 : 00am gmt\nlater that year , tryg i danmark smba acquired nordea ' s non - life insurance activities and forms trygvesta . the group continued using the brand name tryg in the danish market and vesta in the norwegian market .\ntryg paid out a quarterly dividend of dkk 1 . 6 per share for the first time in april 2017 .\nfor the second year running , tryghedsgruppen paid out a member bonus corresponding to 8 % of the premium paid to tryg for 2016 , or the payout of dkk 700m in total to tryghedsgruppen ' s members who are tryg ' s danish customers . in november , tryg held a capital markets day in london presenting its new financial targets and customer targets for 2020 .\naverage tryg life expectancy in 1999 was 83 years . this was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75 .\n1980 henkel usa forms quality assurance group with pat , mark and tryg as nucleus , mark earns mba from u of m .\nalka , founded in 1944 , is the eighth largest p & c insurer in denmark . two analysts said the deal could boost tryg ' s market share to about 22 percent from 18 percent now , cementing its place as market leader . shares in tryg rose as much as 4 . 9 percent , reaching levels last seen in april 2015 .\non 6 april , tryg initiated an extraordinary share buy back of dkk 1bn , which was completed on 16 december 2016 . christian baltzer was appointed group cfo , taking up his new position on 15 april 2016 . in march 2016 , tryghedsgruppen\u2019s board of representatives decided to pay out a bonus to its members ( tryg\u2019s danish customers ) , corresponding to 8 % of the premium paid for 2015 . on 1 june 2016 , a bonus of dkk 696m was paid to members . 5 october 2016 was the official opening of the camp , a co - work space for start - ups at tryg\u2019s head office in ballerup . in december , moody\u2019s upgraded tryg from \u2018a2\u2019 to \u2018a1\u2019 with a stable outlook .\n1988 version 1 . 01 of design - expert (\ndx\n) written in basic code debuts in march . tryg and mark join stat - ease full - time .\nstine bosse was appointed ceo of trygvesta and launched an ambitious turnaround project under the headline combined ratio 95 . the aim was to prepare tryg for a listing within a few years .\ncensus records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your tryg ancestors , such as occupation . occupation can tell you about your ancestor ' s social and economic status .\ndansk kautionsforsikrings - aktieselskab ( now tryg garanti ) was establised on the 18th january 1895 . the main purpose of dansk kaution was to provide guarantees for authorities and business people against direct losses .\ndansk kaution ( now tryg garanti ) extended its business area to the entire nordic region . trygvesta garanti became the brand name in norway , while vesta garanti became the brand name in sweden .\ngroup ceo stine bosse resigned after 24 years with tryg and eight years as ceo . the supervisory board appointed morten h\u00fcbbe as her successor . morten h\u00fcbbe has been with tryg since 2002 and been cfo since 2000 . on the 1st june , tryg implemented an organisational change that aimed to guarantee a greater focus on profitability in the individual business areas . the new organisation had a simpler structure , with a clear allocation of roles and responsibilities and short decision - making processes . on the 2nd july , a violent cloudburst hitted denmark . this cloudburst leaded to claims of dkk 1 . 2bn , as a result of reinsurance , tryg ' s expenditure totals dkk 196m . on the 1st september , tor magne l\u00f8nnum took up the position of cfo . tor magne l\u00f8nnum came from a position of cfo and deputy ceo of gjensidige forsikring asa .\ncensus records can give you a fascinating window into the day - to - day lives of your tryg ancestors - like hours worked per week , level of education , veteran status , employers , and more .\ntryg has agreed to acquire alka forsikring , the 8th largest danish p & c insurance business . transaction is expected to close during h1 2018 , following a period of regulatory approval . download presentation link to conference call acquisition details\nannouncement : moody ' s : nordic p & c insurers if and tryg to keep outperforming european peers . global credit research - 14 dec 2017 . london , 14 december 2017 - - the nordic property and casualty insurers if . . .\ntryg tables offer a unique and artful statement in conference and collaboration areas . choose from a wide palette of both top and base materials with the complete confidence that the structural design of the table will provide uncompromising stability yet be easy to install and maintain .\nin december , tryg acquired alka forsikring , the eigth - largest non - life insurance company in denmark with a market share of app . 6 % of the private market . the transaction is expected to be closed in h1 2018 following a period of regulatory approval .\nan unusually short lifespan might indicate that your tryg ancestors lived in harsh conditions . a short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family . the ssdi is a searchable database of more than 70 million names . you can find birthdates , death dates , addresses and more .\nat this juncture pat whitcomb decided to devote full time to stat - ease , a doe software venture pat started on a moonlighting basis in 1982 . pat incorporated stat - ease in april of 1985 , and with programming help from his colleague tryg helseth , completed development of design - ease . in june of 1985 they sold their first copy , but sales didn ' t take off until 1987 , when a professor from the university of minnesota 7 described design - ease as\nincredibly easy to use\nin a widely - read review of doe software . with profits now rolling in , stat - ease could afford to bring tryg on as a full - time programmer and hire another former colleague , mark anderson , as the business manager .\ntryg publishes the group\u2019s q2 and h1 results 2018 at around 7 : 30 cet and hosts a conference call at 10 : 00 cet . ceo morten h\u00fcbbe and cfo christian baltzer will present the results followed by a q & a session . conference call details : + 45 35 44 55 83 ( dk ) + 44 ( 0 ) 203 194 0544 ( uk ) + 1 855 269 2604 ( us ) sign up for email reminder\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\n2 mkt cap indicates the market value of the selected share series admitted to trading on nasdaq nordic . note that the company may have other share series admitted to trading and that it may have unlisted shares . for complete information , please visit the company\u2019s website .\ndata delayed at least 15 minutes , as of jul 09 2018 15 : 59 bst .\nyou must be a registered user to save alerts . please sign in or register .\ndirector dealings , financials and forecasts are now only available to urltoken subscribers . to access these valuable tools and see the full perspective , subscribe now .\nour extensive director dealings data , financial analysis , and forecasts are now only available to urltoken subscribers . to benefit from this content , plus our exclusive data archive , subscribe to the ft today . subscribers benefit from access to :\ntake a deeper look into a company ' s insider transactions by viewing director purchases and sales by individual directors .\nthe interactive charting tool provides extensive upper and lower indicators , news and fundamental overlays , and comparison features .\ntrack sectors and industries performance , see top performing companies , and find news relevant to you .\naccess bonds data , league tables and trends , world markets , macro maps , economic calendar events , and data archives .\nan average of 120 articles are published each week . here are the most read :\nall content on urltoken is for your general information and use only and is not intended to address your particular requirements . in particular , the content does not constitute any form of advice , recommendation , representation , endorsement or arrangement by ft and is not intended to be relied upon by users in making ( or refraining from making ) any specific investment or other decisions .\nany information that you receive via urltoken is at best delayed intraday data and not\nreal time\n. share price information may be rounded up / down and therefore not entirely accurate . ft is not responsible for any use of content by you outside its scope as stated in the ft terms & conditions .\nmarkets data delayed by at least 15 minutes . \u00a9 the financial times ltd . ft and \u2018financial times\u2019 are trademarks of the financial times ltd . the financial times and its journalism are subject to a self - regulation regime under the ft editorial code of practice .\ncopenhagen experienced what was later to be known as the copenhagen fire of 1728 . the fire heightened public awareness of the need to insure oneself .\nthe oldest component of trygvesta ' s history was the danish insurance company kj\u00f8benhavns brand . kj\u00f8benhavns brand was established by royal decree as a result of the copenhagen fire of 1728 .\nthe name vesta was derived from roman mythology . vesta is the goddess of hearth , home , and family .\nvesta in norway establised a subsidiary by the name of dial , which name changed to enter in 2000 .\ntoday enter is a subsidiary of trygvesta and sells insurance through selected business partner including car dealers .\nat the end of 1999 , the norwegian insurance company vesta was acquired from skandia .\nthe group simultaneously acquired zurich ' s danish and norwegian non - life insurance activities .\ntrygvesta was listed on the omx nordic stock exchange copenhagen on the 14th october 2005 with an opening share price of dkk 230 .\nin december 2005 , trygvesta became a part of the omxc20 index comprising the 20 most traded shares on the omx nordic stock exchange copenhagen .\nin line with trygvesta ' s strategic focus on the nordic region , trygvesta divested chevanstell limited , the uk business in run - off .\ndansk kaution changed its name to trygvesta garantiforsikring a / s . the new name makes the affilication with trygvesta clear and is connected with the trygvesta garanti ' s new nordic strategy .\ntrygvesta and axa corporate solutions entered an agreement whereby trygvesta would use the international network of axa corporate solutions to meet nordic customers ' international insurance requirements . trygvesta set up a swedish corporate business , initially with an office in stockholm .\ntrygvesta and nordea extended the successful partnership , which operated from 1999 to 2013 .\nthe acquisition of the swedish insurance company , moderna f\u00f6rs\u00e4kringar , was completed on the 2nd april 2009 making moderna a part of trygvesta . moderna contributed around 250 employees and a 4 % share of the swedish market to the group .\ntrygvesta launched an ambitious refurbishment project called the living house . the project was to transform the head offices at bergen and ballerup into workplaces of the future and was completed in 2011 .\nin march , former ceo of siemens denmark jukka pertola joined the supervisory board as deputy chairman and is expected to take over as chairman in 2018 .\nthe website you are about to visit is progenealogists \u00ae , operated by tgn services , llc , a subsidiary of ancestry .\nthis page needs javascript enabled in order to work properly . click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browse\nhistorically , surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation , place of origin , clan affiliation , patronage , parentage , adoption , and even physical characteristics ( like red hair ) . many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to britain and ireland .\ncodan forsikring a / s was established in 1916 by four different companies . in 1940 , the company merged with phoenix assurance company ltd . later , the group was joined by fjerde s\u00f8forsikring and hafnia forsikring ( both with substantial marine insurance departments ) .\nsince 1990 , royal & sunalliance has held 71 , 7 per cent of codan ' s share capital , making the uk - based insurer the company ' s largest stakeholder . royal & sunalliance is rated a - by standard & poor .\nin 1999 , the company bought 100 % of the stockholm - based insurance company trygg - hansa .\nin 2000 codan forsikring a / s together with trygg - hansa , established a marine insurance office in gothenburg .\nin 2001 codan forsikring a / s established a marine insurance office in bergen , norway , codan marine services a / s .\nin 2005 , the renewal rights of top danish as ' marine portfolio were acquired .\nin 2007 , codan forsikring a / s acquired pohjola marine helsinki . the same year the marine division was rebranded to codan marine services to help emphasiste this complete nordic marine organsiation .\nin 2008 royal & sun alliance changed name to rsa , simplified and refreshed the corporate brand . so did codan and the marine division is now working under the name codan in all nordic countries .\nsirius international insurance group , ltd . ( sirius group ) is a bermuda - domiciled holding company whose operating companies offer a rich variety of reinsurance and insurance products serving clients and brokers through our global office network .\nwe and our partners use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our websites and web applications . by continuing without changing your browser settings , you give your consent to receive cookies . however , you can change your browser cookie setting at any time ( which may limit the functionality of the web site ) . learn more about our use of cookies . >\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 strict / / en\nurltoken\njavascript seems to be disabled in your browser . you must have javascript enabled in your browser to utilize the functionality of this website .\nbringing design of experiments ( doe ) to england might be likened to delivering coals to newcastle , but that ' s what three u of m it alumni 1 accomplished via their company , stat - ease , inc . , when they displayed their design - expert \u00ae software , 2 at the international industrial statistics in action conference at newcastle university . attendees from the united kingdom , europe and worldwide responded very enthusiastically . as testimonial , statisticians from smithkline beecham pharmaceuticals put up a poster saying that easy - to - use software , specifically design - expert , must be made available to all experimenters to foster use of doe . 3\nthe irony of this trans - atlantic software success is that doe methods came to the usa from england . sir ronald fisher , a distinguished british statistician , developed the basic tools while at rothamsted agricultural station in the 1920 ' s . he published the seminal\ndesign of experiments\nin 1935 . during this period , most of the doe work occurred ( literally ) in the field of agriculture . for example , in a pioneering study , researchers from the university of minnesota made use of the statistical tools developed by fisher to evaluate different types of barley . 4 they randomly applied the various treatments within several blocks of land at various agricultural stations around the state . after removing the block differences and accounting for natural variability in yields , they saw statistically significant advantages to growing certain types of barley . the design used for this one - variable experiment is called a randomized block .\nthe principals of stat - ease learned doe while working together at general mills in its chemical research laboratory only a few miles north of the university campus . they recognized an opportunity when ibm came out with its original pc : the methods described by fisher and box could be incorporated in a menu - driven computer program that would make doe easy for non - statisticians . by then , the chemical division of general mills had been sold to henkel of germany . for various reasons , such as minnesota being the\nsiberia of the us ,\nthe new owners decided to disband all operations in the area .\nin 1988 , the company released its first version of design - expert , which provided the tools for response surface methods ( rsm ) for process optimization . this package complemented design - ease . design - expert also provided innovative statistical tools for optimizing mixtures\u2014a big attraction for users in the chemical process industries . with this product line extension , sales grew at a healthy rate and stat - ease added many new employees to handle orders , provide statistical help and program new features .\na major milestone occurred in 1996 : stat - ease incorporated all of the features of design - ease into design - expert version 5 and translated it all to the graphical user interface of windows . by then its user base approached six figures , so the demand for upgrades stimulated sales and allowed further hiring of programmers and other personnel . they contributed to development of version 6 . 0 of design - expert software released in 2000 , and rounded out the array of designs , including the ability to combine mixture components with process factors . design - expert ( now on version 8 ) is widely recognized as one of most powerful programs for doing doe , yet is easy enough for use by non - statisticians who do industrial experimentation . design - expert is also used as a teaching tool by colleges and universities . it even comes packaged with one of the leading textbooks for doe . 8\nthe stat - ease mission is\nstatistics made easy .\nthis would be mission impossible without proper education . unfortunately , most scientists and engineers get very little statistical training in college . stat - ease fills the gap with a variety of computer - intensive short courses from\nexperiment design made easy ,\nthe most popular workshop , up to advanced sessions on optimization and beyond . aided by a stable of in - house and contract consultants , pat and mark teach hundreds of technical professionals the tools of doe at dozens of workshops worldwide . for those who need help getting off the ground , they have authored two non - academic books that make doe and response surface methodology ( rsm ) as easy as possible for non - statisticians . 9\nstat - ease now employs about more than a dozen employees at its headquarters in minneapolis . the company is represented by consultant / resellers at major cities throughout the us and in most of the developed nations . the future looks very bright for stat - ease here in the center of north america , throughout the continent , and across the atlantic to england and europe . the next region to be conquered will be on the far side of the pacific . stat - ease already has a foothold there via its connections to us - based multinationals , one of whom commissioned pat to teach at its technical facilities in japan , taiwan and korea . india has become a new major area of activity for doe in the pharmaceutical field . it ' s now just a matter of time for the word to spread throughout the rest of the far east on how easy doe can be with stat - ease software .\npatrick whitcomb ( bsche ' 73 , msche ' 76 ) , mark anderson ( bsche ' 75 , mba ' 80 ) , trygve helseth ( bspharm ' 69 , bscsci ' 84 ) .\nmarion chatfield and gillian smith , smithkline beecham pharmaceuticals ,\nexperiences of promoting the use of design of experiments in synthetic chemistry .\nsee\nx - factor files divulge minnesota mystery : alien plot ?\nin the september 1999 issue of stat - ease ' s stat - teaser newsletter , which can be downloaded from here .\nbox and wilson ,\non the experimental attainment of optimum conditions ,\njournal of the royal statistical society ser . b , 13 , 1 , 1951 .\nbox , hunter and hunter , statistics for experimenters , john wiley , 1978 .\nnachtsheim ,\ntools for computer - aided experiments ,\njournal of quality technology , vol . 19 , no . 3 , july 1987 , pp . 132 - 160 .\nmontgomery , design and analysis of experiments , 8 th ed . , john wiley , 2012 .\nanderson and whitcomb , doe simplified , practical tools for effective experimentation , 2nd ed . , taylor & francis / crc press / productivity press , new york , ny , 2007 .\nlarntz and whitcomb ,\nuse of replication in almost unreplicated factorials ,\n42nd annual fall technical conference , corning , ny , 1998 .\noehlert , a first course in design and analysis of experiments , freeman , 2000 .\noehlert and whitcomb ,\na unified approach to power calculations for designed experiments ,\n44th annual fall technical conference , minneapolis , 2000 .\n1973 pat graduates from u of m chemical engineering school and begins work at gmci .\n1974 mark hired as summer engineer at gmci prior to senior year at u of m chemical engineering school .\n1978 gmci hires professor kinley larntz from u of m ' s school of applied statistics to teach doe to its r & d staff .\n1982 stat - ease started by pat whitcomb to develop software for design of experiments ( doe ) .\n1985 stat - ease is incorporated , and first software released in july . this is design - ease 1 . 04 for dos written in turbo pascal .\n1986 henkel moves r & d and other people out of minnesota . design - ease 1 . 10 is released in november .\n1987 glowing review of design - ease (\nde\n) published in journal of quality technology and version 1 . 20 of design - ease is released in october .\n1989 2nd version of dx ( version 2 . 00 ) released in october . this version is written in more efficient code ( pascal ) and with greater capability . first full - time employee hired to do customer service .\n1991 de 2 . 00 released in june with more versatile regression - based algorithm for analysis , and the second full - time programmer is hired .\n1994 million dollar award given to stat - ease , inc . by minnesota high tech association for surpassing this sales milestone with design - ease , de3 released in june with graphical user interface ( gui ) for windows and mac developed in c + + . dx4 for dos is released in april with stepwise regression and multicomponent constraints for mixtures .\n1996 forbes recommends stat - ease software for multivariable testing (\nmvt\n) .\n1997 v5 of dx combines de4 and dx4 and converts to windows , de5 becomes a subset of dx . dx5 is released in january while de5 debuts in april .\n1997 dx made optional with doug montgomery ' s 4th edition of\ndesign and analysis of experiments\nby john wiley and sons publishers .\n1998 larntz and whitcomb ,\nuse of replication in almost unreplicated factorials ,\nwins shewell award at 42nd annual fall technical conference , corning , ny .\n2000 version 6 of dx released in april , version 6 of de released in october .\n2007 pat and gary win the shewell award for best presentation at the 2006 fall technical conference ( ftc ) \u2014the 2nd time for pat to win this award . ( see page 8 on link )\n2013 pat whitcomb receives the charles w . britzius distinquished engineer award from the minnesota society of professional engineers and the minnesota federation of engineering , science and technology societies .\n2018 martin bezener wins runner - up in the spes outstanding presentation awards for his presentation at the 2017 joint statistical meetings .\n\u00a9 stat - ease , inc . 2018 . copyright \u00a9 stat - ease , inc .\nyou ' re sure to take sides in the fearsome battle of the ages once you witness the epic history of the hostility between the colas . answer the call to arms and defend your favorite this week at trbc !\nmyhren : no . it was interesting . we set up what would be called a super brokerage . there are food brokers across the country . we took on products for companies like kimberly clark , shell oil chemicals , gulf oil chemicals , continental can , etc . who had consumer products but really didn ' t have a traditional consumer products sales force . and we sold them for them .\nmyhren : we would select the food brokers , the food sales force , in individual markets . then we had seven people across the country who were super brokers who would select a number of brokers in a number of markets , contiguous markets , and then work through them for the good of a kimberly clark , or a continental can .\nmyhren : so that was one of the properties that we had developed in this company . shell wanted to buy this whole thing . without getting into those complications , what we decided to do was to sell to them . my other two partners signed long - term contracts with them . i said ,\ni ' m not going to do that .\nand i actually took a lesser part of the sale because i wouldn ' t sign the contract . but i went away with a little bit of money and was off to do what i wanted to do . i went into a company called crm , communications research machines , in delmar california . we had properties like psychology today magazine , something which had the improbable name of intellectual digest , which was so improbable that we killed it off a short time after i got there . in any event - talk about a name with a conflict built right into it \u2013 but we were a major textbook publisher , we became a major educational film maker , and we did a number of other things . i went into that company as a vice president of marketing and ran the company fairly shortly thereafter .\nmyhren : well , it was john veronnes who now is veronnes suhler in new york . interestingly enough , john suhler was there when i got there . t . george harris was running the magazine part of it . the\nc\nin crm , which was called communications research machines for the purpose of some day maybe going public \u2013 it sounded sexy \u2013 was actually a guy named nick charney .\nmaxwell : charney \u2013 that ' s the name i couldn ' t remember .\nmyhren : a fellow named marsden , and the\nr\nwas a fellow named reynolds who was a psychology professor at the university of california , san diego , where we got a lot of our texts written . in any event , we took that business \u2013 when i went into it , it was losing a lot of money \u2013 we got it turned around within a two - year time frame . boise cascade owned it - and i was under a contract with boise when i went there - actually sold the company to bill ziff . bill , at the time , was the largest special interest magazine publisher in the world .\nmyhren : a lot can be said about bill ' s eventual sale and then subsequent start up in the computer magazines . bill and i became pretty good friends . then one day he dropped a bomb on me , walking on the beach at delmar , he said ,\nyou know , i really want to move the company back east and i want to sell parts of it .\nso the proposal he made to me was that we ' d sell the books ( which we ended up doing to random house ) , and we ' d sell the films ( to mcgraw hill ) . our 60 films outsold their 2 , 000 educational films . i think we ' d found the sweet spot . in any event , we sold all that . i didn ' t want to sell it . and i didn ' t want to move . but there wasn ' t much choice because bill really owned it .\nmyhren : yes , he was quite a decision - maker . we got the whole thing moved out . then he wanted to take the book clubs and the magazines back to new york , and he wanted me to come back and run those and then he would give me additional responsibilities . so it was at that point where i began to think . . . . . and the minute we made the announcement that this was going to happen , that the company was in the process of moving out some of its properties and moving things back to new york , i started getting phone calls from head hunters . one of them happened to be russell reynolds , in the person of tony thompson and bill long , who had been put on the case by a guy named monty rifkin in denver who had started american television and communications . at the time , royal little was the chairman of the company .\nmyhren :\nwe ' re going to announce that we ' re going to do this hbo thing .\nand that got me , of course , even more intrigued . now i knew more about what satellite was going to do . so i really was intrigued to get there . but i couldn ' t go because i had this commitment at the other company . in any event , i arrived in denver on may 1 . immediately after i got here , the nuggets signed david thompson and marvin webster , and i ran over and got my nuggets tickets . i was part of the denver community . that ' s sort of how i got to atc , and i came in as vice president of marketing and within a couple of months i was marketing and programming . over the years at atc , as we went through the 70 ' s , one thing that occurred was that time inc . made an offer to buy us .\nmyhren : that was in very early ' 78 or very late ' 77 . we turned it down . we didn ' t think the price was big enough . time inc . had come to know us because time inc . had four cable television systems earlier in the 70 ' s that they had not been able to do anything with , hadn ' t improved them much . they were very unprofitable , and they were dragging down a public company ' s earnings . they eventually wanted to sell them . we bought them for stock . we used atc stock to buy them .\nmyhren : they got a piece . they got a 9 . 9 % piece of atc .\nmyhren : i believe one was southwest cable down in san diego . yes , they were scattered \u2013 midwest and west coast . in any event they got a fair amount of our stock for that . they put people on the board \u2013 jim shepley , the then president of time , went on the atc board . so they had this position . then , of course , we ran the things really well . we ran the cable systems well , turned them around , they work . and they said ,\ngee whiz , maybe there is something good about this business , and if we ' re going to be in the business , we ought to be in it with these guys .\nat least that was the . . .\nmyhren : i ' m on the other side of this , but that was as i saw their logic . so they came in to do that .\nmaxwell : and in parallel , hbo is beginning to be a real thing .\nmyhren : exactly . also , one of the things that we did that i think gave them some confidence in us followed the satellite introduction of hbo , on sept . 30 , 1975 . and it happened in two places in the country . monty had made a deal to do it in jackson , mississippi .\nmaxwell : that led to your breakthrough in the concept that maybe cable could sell an ad .\nmyhren : exactly . the idea was that if you clustered yourself that way , what you could do was that you could sell advertising in direct competition with the other media . but you were also in a position , from a defensive standpoint , of being able to market competitively against satellite people . or if telephone companies were going to end up with programming that they could offer , which we worried a lot about in those days , we wanted to be able to market on a full market . it ' s extraordinarily difficult , as you know , if you ' ve only got this piece of it . a media market and your competition enjoy the efficiencies of full market coverage .\nmaxwell : let ' s take a tiny shift there . as you ' re describing atc and then time cable , you called it atc though after that for a long time .\nmyhren : yes . we called it american television and communications . even after the time warner merger it was called american television and communications . there came a time , after i had been ceo for a fair period of time , when we decided that we really should ipo the company . we ipo ' d it as american television and communications . we took 20 % of time inc . ' s ownership . . .\nmyhren : . . . and took it to the public in 1986 . that was the largest ipo in the world that year , interestingly enough . it was $ 300 + million dollars for that piece of the company , and it created the world ' s largest ipo that year . they ' ve gotten a lot bigger since .\nmyhren : but at the time it was a big deal , and it helped to validate cable as a real player in the financial world .\nmaxwell : i ' d like to shift slightly to a public policy side . as cable got more sophisticated and was clearly growing , and programming started feeding the growth of cable at that time , some public policy aspects \u2013 you got strongly involved , across the early 80 ' s , with different groups . so talk a little bit about the ncta , cab , ctam and cablelabs ( which was much later ) .\nmyhren : maybe starting back in 1975 actually , when i first entered the industry . . .\nmaxwell : . . . ctam was created at o ' hare airport . . .\nmyhren : as a matter of fact , i was fortunate enough to get asked to join a group of people at the o ' hare airport where you , gail sermersheim , greg liptak , . . .\nmyhren : yes \u2013 whose lawyers told him it wasn ' t a good place to be . and andy goldman from teleprompter and rod warner from storer .\nmyhren : yes . all these people in a room saying ,\nyou know what \u2013 this business could be a lot bigger than people think it could be . now we ' ve got satellite distribution . we ' re going to be able to distribute signals pretty efficiently . we can start to compete in the real media world . we ' ve got to start being better marketers . we ' ve got to think about programming harder . what it is we ' re offering people . we ' ve got to worry about customer service . we really have to take the industry to the next level .\nthat meeting ended up with everybody agreeing we ought to form this organization which , at the time , was called cable television administration and marketing society \u2013 ctam . the first president , i think , was greg liptak .\nmyhren : right . monty , of course , had been a chairman of the national cable television association . i went on to the ncta board when monty left in the beginning of ' 81 . i went on very quickly to the executive committee , and became very involved in the public policy aspirations of the industry .\nmyhren : well , it was us and tci . as we came through that period in the 70 ' s after i joined , first it was teleprompter .\nmyhren : . . . because of the history and the way those industries ' rights had been laid out . with cable , they could charge fees to have a franchise . they could charge all kinds of fees to lay lines . they could do things that they were in a position where they couldn ' t do with the others . so in addition to having the commercial opponents , we had a government opponent to freedom . the best they wanted for us was to have us survive .\nmaxwell : i remember it well . we had the good luck , at that point , . . . you were in colorado . we have to say something nice about our friend from boulder , but . . . . just before you got involved with that , at & t had , of all things , sent private investigators after one of the colorado congress people who had just gotten elected in the ' 72 reaction to the vietnam war . he was still there in the late 70 ' s when we got friendly with him . tim wirth was a congressman from the 2nd district in colorado . at & t treated him like some kind of pariah because he had walked in one day and said ,\nwhy are the rules like this ?\nmyhren : which was a very reasonable question , but they didn ' t view it that way .\nmaxwell : that ' s exactly right . so i remember at a small publishing company _ _ _ _ _ _ _ i had at the time . we invited you , monty , glenn , bill daniels and everybody else in the neighborhood to a cocktail party that we gave for tim wirth to introduce him . later he , of course , became a senator from here and very instrumental in , while not championing so much , helping take away restrictions .\nmyhren : he was particularly helpful , before he got to the senate actually , when he was in those congressional days , because he ended up as chairman of the communications consumer protection and finance sub - committee in the house . [ house subcommittee on telecommunications , consumer protection and finance , of the house committee on energy and commerce ]\nmyhren : i ' m thinking it was called commerce but it was john dingle ' s committee . tim was the chairman of the sub - committee that really looked at communications ' regulations and a number of other things . he ' s an enormously intelligent guy who saw through the kinds of restrictions that had been put in place . after we met tim through your good offices , we became very supportive . i spent a lot of time , and i raised money for tim .\nmyhren : i talked to him a lot . he was not a handmaiden of the industry .\nmyhren : he was a guy who clearly had his own ideas , but he was willing to listen to reason . he understood the real frustrations we had , and he understood the importance of trying to unleash more diverse voices in the media .\nmaxwell : the first part he actually got , i think , was pole attachment .\nmyhren : i was vice chair of the ncta at the time , later to become chair . but i had not become chair at that point because a lot of things had been going on in our company . i had asked ed allen , who had been a terrific chairman , whether he would remain for another year . he agreed to do that . but he said one thing :\nin the fall of next year , when you ' re doing that , i am going away for a long vacation with my wife , gerry , and i ' m not going to be there , and you ' re going to have to run that meeting .\nmyhren : well as it turned out , that meeting ended up being\nthe meeting\n. it was wild and wooly but , in the end , we got it done . a lot of kudos go to tom wheeler , who really brought us to that point , to jim mooney who i think was able to provide the sharp expertise , a lot of people who really contributed on the ncta staff side , and a huge number of people in the industry who worked like heck on it . a number of people helped us in the congress , tim wirth clearly being one . another one was senator dan inouye from hawaii , where atc had almost all of the cable systems . that was a big period .\ni then went on later to become chairman of the industry , and , in fact , something that people remind me of often \u2013 in the fall , 1986 at the ncta board meeting at a closed session , i told the board that i was very , very concerned about what would happen when pricing regulation , as a result of that bill passed at the end of ' 84 , came off . the pricing regulation came off the industry january 1 , 1987 . i gave this impassioned talk about that . a couple of the very good operators in the business , big operators , told me i was nuts , that we ' d had our prices tamped down for so long it was time we got ours back . i said that if we have that attitude , we ' re going to get re - regulated .\nmaxwell : took less than eight years and we certainly did get re - regulated .\nmyhren : it was really unfortunate . and there ' s no question , the people that were saying that were right in their own way . the fact is that we did have a right , and you might say almost a moral right , to raise our prices some at that point . it was question of how it was done . it was interesting . i was warned by the lawyers that you can ' t even talk pricing . i said ,\ni ' m talking about keeping prices down not talking about putting them up !\nso i did talk about it . and people disagreed with me , and some of them completely disregarded the advice . so we ended up getting re - regulated .\nmaxwell : yes . that made some good friends . it ' s a small world . your old friend bill ziff ' s ex - top broadcasting guy turned out to be responsible for the . . .\nmaxwell : . . . right . . . . one system where a . . .\nmaxwell : . . . a future senator ' s mother got a rate raised too much .\nmyhren : in any event , their company unfortunately was in the eye of the storm when rates went up because he was in al gore ' s territory .\nmaxwell : right . and he was tripping systems and raising them . . .\nmyhren : there are those who would argue that al gore ' s home territory was a hotel in washington and a private school in washington . but for those who thought he really came from tennessee , that ' s where he came from .\nmaxwell : and his mother ' s old farmhouse got like a 34 % rate increase with no change in programming .\nmyhren : we had some responsibility there too - american television . i left american television in ' 88 in a dispute with the then president of time \u2013 a fellow named nick nicholas . we had some very serious issues between us . one of them was my steadfast refusal to raise rates in honolulu , dan iouye ' s home country .\nmyhren : not really owed dan , but we had a 1 % franchise fee at the time there , and i really didn ' t want to disturb that . you can run through the economics of that and recognize what ' s going to happen if you raise rates \u2013 you ' ll go to 5 % on franchise fee and so on . but my argument was much more profound than that \u2013 it was that we had made a commitment there to keep the rates reasonable . shortly after i left the company , the rates were raised dramatically .\nmyhren : and i called back to top management , but i was no longer in the company . i didn ' t have any clout whatsoever , but really protested it , and was essentially told that that wasn ' t my business \u2013 which i knew , of course .\nmyhren : but i felt the obligation to protest . inouye went crazy . henry juney who was the sergeant at arms in the senate , and was inouye ' s buddy , called me and said ,\nwhat the hell is going on here ?\ni said ,\nthere ' s not a lot i can do about it , but i will try .\nas i said , i tried . the unfortunate fact is that not only was that raise made then , but nine months later another raise was put in . . .\nmyhren : . . . and at which point inouye just said , . . .\nmyhren : . . .\nyou guys are out of control , don ' t live up to obligations . but in addition , you ' re really penalizing the people here in hawaii for reasons we don ' t quite understand .\nit was a very , very nasty period there . but there was the situation in tennessee , that particular situation in honolulu . . .\nmyhren : . . . and others \u2013 all over the country that have been documented \u2013 obviously led to a nasty bill . frankly the bill that was passed in 1999 , which was very tough on the industry and really hurt the industry a lot , was much tougher than it needed to be . but , it never would have passed because the bush veto of the bill was lost by one vote . and there ' s no way that it would have ever been that close had these incidents not happened . so i think the whole industry learned lessons at that point ."]}
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", "topic": 33}], "title": "acceleron pharma", "paragraphs": ["glassdoor has 15 acceleron pharma reviews submitted anonymously by acceleron pharma employees . read employee reviews and ratings on glassdoor to decide if acceleron pharma is right for you .\nacceleron pharma announces departure of jasbir seehra , ph . d . chief scientific officer\nnote : compare acceleron pharma stock price history with the index and industry peers .\nacceleron pharma announces departure of jasbir seehra , ph . d . chief scientific officer | fiercebiotech\nacceleron pharma appoints glenn batchelder as ceo and adds richard f . pops to board of directors\nacceleron pharma inc . is a biopharmaceutical company which focuses on the discovery , development and commercialization of protein therapeutics for cancer and rare diseases . acceleron pharma inc . is based in cambridge , massachusetts .\nhistorical market capitalization for acceleron pharma ( xlrn ) over the last 10 years . the current market cap for acceleron pharma ( xlrn ) as of march 31 , 2018 is $ 2 . 14b .\nacceleron pharma appoints glenn batchelder as ceo and adds richard f . pops to board of directors | business wire\nacceleron pharma shares rocketed early friday after it and celgene reported strong results for a partnered anemia treatment called luspatercept .\ncurrent and historical revenue for acceleron pharma ( xlrn ) from 2012 to 2018 . the sum of all revenue fields included for a company ' s operating activities . the current revenue for acceleron pharma as of march 31 , 2018 is .\ncurrent and historical gross , operating and net profit margins for acceleron pharma ( xlrn ) over the last 10 years . the current net profit margin for acceleron pharma ( xlrn ) as of march 31 , 2018 is - 839 . 98 % .\nacceleron pharma inc . has struck a pair of deals with pharmaceutical firm celgene corp . that could bring nearly $ 1 . 9 billion in payments to acceleron , the biotech reports .\nwe provide acceleron pharma share price history along with pe ratio and ps ratio for doing acceleron pharma fundamental analysis . the price and volume changes on a daily basis is provided in the acceleron pharma stock price history . a large fluctuation in price and volume indicates a highly volatile stock . xlrn stock saw an opening price of $ 46 . 46 , and a closing price of $ 46 . 7 on jul 06 , 2018 . looking at acceleron pharma stock history data , the p / s ratio was at a low of 31 . 07 on feb 08 , 2017 .\nacceleron pharma ; celgene corporation ; indiana university ; north shore - long island jewish health system ; university of texas m . d . anderson cancer center\nacceleron pharma stock price history comprises of 10 years of historical data , or the data since the inception of the company . historical stock prices are provided with the open , high , low , close , volume , and acceleron pharma p / e ratio data for the stock . the acceleron pharma stock price history chart shows that the stock price was at a high of $ 56 . 7 on jan 22 , 2014 in the preceding 5 years .\nnew york , ny / accesswire / july 2 , 2018 / acceleron pharma and vertex pharmaceuticals both saw big gains on friday on separate positive catalysts last week . acceleron and celgene reported strong results . . .\nvale co - founded two biotech companies \u2014 neurocrine biosciences and acceleron pharma \u2014 that have gone on to develop the medical and therapeutic potential of his discoveries .\nacceleron pharma is using belgian blue bull genetics to make a drug to shift human muscles into overdrive to treat muscle - sapping diseases . ( yann arthus - bertrand / corbis )\ncontact : acceleron pharma , inc . steven ertel , 617 - 649 - 9234 vice president , corporate development or suda communications llc paul kidwell ( media ) , 617 - 296 - 3854\nacceleron appoints robert k . zeldin , m . d . , chief medical officer\nacceleron pharma inc ( nasdaq : xlrn ) , a clinical - stage biopharmaceutical focused on the treatment of serious and rare diseases , saw its stock soar after reporting encouraging phase 3 data . but investors . . .\nacceleron pharma inc . , a leading biopharmaceutical company in the discovery and development of tgf - beta therapeutics to treat serious and rare diseases , today announced that senior management will participate in two upcoming healthcare investor conferences in may .\ncelgene corporation ( celg ) and acceleron pharma inc . ( xlrn ) announces top - line results from a phase iii , multi - center study ( medalist ) , where its pipeline candidate luspatercept met both the primary and secondary endpoints .\nacceleron pharma inc . is developing protein therapeutics that target the transforming growth factor beta superfamily to treat diseases ranging from musculoskeletal and metabolic disorders to cancer . last month , acceleron began phase i testing of its lead candidate , ace - 011 , a first - in - class activin receptor iia antagonist to treat bone loss disorders .\nacceleron pharma inc . , a leading biopharmaceutical company in the discovery and development of tgf - beta therapeutics to treat serious and rare diseases , today provided a corporate update and reported financial results for the first quarter ended march 31 , 2018 .\n) - - june 14 , 2004 - - acceleron pharma announced today the appointment of glenn batchelder as president and ceo and a member of the board of directors . batchelder has been a senior executive at millennium pharmaceuticals for the past five years . acceleron also announced that biopharmaceutical veteran richard pops , ceo of alkermes , has joined the company ' s board of directors .\ncambridge , mass . - - ( business wire ) - - nov 19 , 2010 - acceleron pharma , inc . , a biopharmaceutical company developing novel therapeutics that modulate the growth of cells and tissues including muscle , bone , fat , red blood cells and the vasculature , today announced that jasbir seehra , ph . d . , co - founder and chief scientific officer of acceleron has decided to leave acceleron to pursue other interests , although he will maintain a consulting relationship with the company .\nacceleron pharma inc . , a leading biopharmaceutical company in the discovery and development of tgf - beta therapeutics to treat serious and rare diseases , today announced plans to deliver three presentations on luspatercept at the 23rd congress of the european hematology association in stockholm , sweden on june 14 - 17 , 2018 .\ni look forward to working with the team at acceleron pharma ,\nsaid pops .\nthe company has great potential to develop important drugs that will make a significant difference in patients ' lives . the founders have brought together a world - class science team and an interesting portfolio of assets .\nacceleron pharma ( $ xlrn ) is in phase iii testing for its lead candidate that\u2019s partnered with celgene ( $ celg ) . now , it\u2019s brought in a top commercial executive from bayer ( $ bay ) , habib dable , to lead the company as it aims to plan for a marketed product .\nour mission is to discover and develop breakthrough drugs that will meet the needs of patients . each member of the acceleron team plays a meaningful role in making this happen . we value our employees and work hard to maintain a unique culture , team and collaborative approach that will contribute to our dynamic and scientifically rigorous environment . we are seeking talented and passionate people who are driven by making a difference in the lives of others . the people at acceleron have been and will continue to be the key to our success . acceleron pharma is an equal opportunity employer .\nmr . dable joined acceleron in december 2016 as the company\u2019s president and chief executive officer and member of its board of directors .\nnext , acceleron stands to receive a $ 25 million milestone from celgene upon fda or ema acceptance of a bla for luspatercept .\nthere isn ' t any\nstuff\navailable yet , and knopf ' s company , acceleron pharma inc . isn ' t promising a bigger cow . but by mimicking the curious genetics of the breed , it ' s hoping to make a drug that shifts human muscles into the same kind of overdrive . if it works , acceleron ' s drug could repair the damage done by als , muscular dystrophy , and cancer - - diseases that can kill people by dramatically weakening them .\nwith two phase 3 trials underway and a strong proprietary pipeline , acceleron is on the cusp of a key inflection point , and is adding critical commercial competencies to its core strength of research and development ,\nsaid acceleron board chairman dr . francois nader in a statement .\nhabib is the right person to take acceleron forward into this next stage of growth as a company \u2026 . he is a strategic thinker with excellent leadership and communications skills that will help acceleron deliver on our vision of becoming a leading biopharmaceutical company .\nacceleron pharma inc . ( xlrn ) , a leading biopharmaceutical company in the discovery and development of tgf - beta therapeutics to treat serious and rare diseases , today announced the appointment of robert k . zeldin , m . d . , as chief medical officer ( cmo ) . dr . zeldin brings to acceleron more than two decades of clinical , regulatory and industry experience , most recently serving as cmo of belgium - based ablynx nv . \u201crobert has built an impressive career , holding a variety of leadership positions across clinical development , regulatory , and medical affairs functions , \u201d said habib dable , chief executive officer of acceleron .\nacceleron ' s executives believe it is the only company looking into this approach to fixing damaged bones . but in the muscle arena , acceleron is facing significant competition . two giants of biotechnology are also developing myostatin inhibitors : the west coast powerhouse amgen inc . and wyeth .\nthe two life sciences firms have agreed to jointly develop and market acceleron ' s lead bone - forming protein , called ace - 011 , now in phase 1 clinical trials . and celgene has optioned three of acceleron ' s discovery - stage programs in a separate agreement .\nacceleron pharma inc . ( xlrn ) , a leading biopharmaceutical company in the discovery and development of tgf - beta therapeutics to treat serious and rare diseases , today announced updated results from the ongoing phase 2 trials of luspatercept in patients with beta - thalassemia during an oral presentation at the 23rd congress of the european hematology association ( eha ) in stockholm , sweden . luspatercept is being developed as part of a global collaboration between acceleron and celgene . \u201cthese results reinforce our enthusiasm for luspatercept\u2019s potential as a safe , efficacious therapy for beta - thalassemia patients over the long term , \u201d said habib dable , president and chief executive officer of acceleron .\nany legitimate treatment , however , is years away . when and if it appears , acceleron knows there will be a waiting black market .\nour company acceleron is dedicated to the discovery and development of innovative , life - changing medicines for patients with a wide range . . .\nlondon , uk / accesswire / may 24 , 2018 / if you want access to our free research report on acceleron pharma inc . ( nasdaq : xlrn ) , all you need to do is sign up now by clicking the following link urltoken as the company ' s latest news hit the wire . on may 22 , 2018 , the company announced that it has commenced the pulsar phase - 2 trial of sotatercept for the treatment of patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension ( pah ) , which is a chronic and life - changing disease that can lead to heart failure . urltoken is currently working on the research report for aytu bioscience , inc . ( nasdaq : aytu ) , which also belongs to the healthcare sector as the company acceleron pharma .\nrelated articles : celgene goes global with $ 2 . 9b pharmion buyout . report revlimid fuels celgene sales rocket . report the race is on for muscle - enhancing therapies . report acceleron takes a lesson from the giant belgian blue . report acceleron garners $ 30m in venture capital . report\nmr . james joined acceleron in 2015 . he is vice president of investor relations and corporate communications and a member of the executive management committee .\nacceleron ' s has numerous drugs in development . in this interview , matthew sherman , md , chief medical officer at acceleron provides an overview of those products ( sotatercept , dalantercept , and ace - 083 ) in addition to their lead product luspatercept discussed previously at urltoken for more information , visit urltoken\ncambridge , ma - based acceleron pharma is broadening its anemia research partnership with celgene ( nasdaq : celg ) , the summit , nj - based biotech giant , according to a press release . the companies , which have been collaborating since 2008 , have formed a new joint development and commercialization deal for ace - 536 , a compound that treats anemia . celgene will make an upfront payment of $ 25 million to to acceleron , which will also be eligible to receive up to $ 217 million in milestone payments and double - digit royalties should the product make it to market .\nin the deal related to ace - 011 , celgene has agreed to pay an initial fee of $ 50 million to acceleron and to make a $ 5 million equity investment in the privately held biotech based in cambridge . both companies would share costs to develop acceleron ' s bone - forming agents , and acceleron is eligible for $ 510 million in milestone payments as well as royalties on potential sales of the proteins . celgene , based in summit , n . j . , would also buy at least $ 7 million in acceleron common stock if the biotech has an initial public offering . the deal is subject to standard closing conditions .\ntoday , celgene ( celg ) and acceleron therapeutics ( xlrn ) stocks are trending higher on the news of their phase 3 clinical trial for luspatercept meeting its goal . acceleron said that the drug reported a significant reduction in the need for blood transfusions in patients with mds ( myelodysplastic syndrome ) . celg and xlrn stocks rose ~ 4 % and 42 % , respectively .\nacceleron said it expects to begin a phase 2 clinical trial of ace - 011 by mid - 2008 in patients who have suffered bone loss due to a blood cancer called multiple myeloma .\nthe company won\u2019t be responsible for commercialization of this candidate , though . celgene has worldwide rights to luspatercept with acceleron receiving a low - to mid - 20 % royalty on net sales . celgene is also responsible for conducting phase iii luspatercept clinical studies ; for earlier r & d funding , celgene had paid acceleron a total of $ 81 . 6 million through june 30 .\nacceleron is very unique place . all team members are willing to give extra to get the job done as appropriate in reaching our company goals . i truly feel great about the way we contribute to our patients and our community . i love the fact that i always have open accessibility to upper management , including vps . , ceo , cfo , cmo , cso etc . . they have always welcomed questions , advice i was looking for , personally and professionally . they are very honest and ethical in its business practices ! acceleron is growing company and with it comes great opportunity for professional development and growth ! i love working for acceleron because they care about all of us ! acceleron has helped me achieve my vision goal of becoming a leader by provide me with great resources and mentors . everyone here is willing to help and share knowledge which allows you to grow as a person . acceleron has become my second family and i truly would not want to be anywhere else !\nbiopharma is a fast - growing world where big ideas come along every day . our subscribers rely on fiercebiotech as their must - read source for the latest news , analysis and data in the world of biotech and pharma r & d . to read on the go , sign up today to get biotech news and updates delivered right to your inbox !\nacceleron\u2019s lead candidate is luspatercept , a tgf - \u03b2 family ligand trap that promotes late - stage erythropoiesis ; it\u2019s in phase iii testing in lower - risk myelodysplastic syndrome ( mds ) and in beta - thalassemia .\nacceleron holds full rights to phase ii dalantercept , which is being tested in renal cell carcinoma , and phase i ace - 083 to treat focal muscle disorders ; it\u2019s slated to move into phase ii testing during this half .\nthe clinical trials listed below are acceleron or partner - sponsored trials that are actively recruiting patients . each trial in the list contains a link to clinicaltrials . gov , where you will find a full description and contact information .\ndue to the volume of calls and inquiries , it is not possible for us to reach back out to everyone directly . if you ' re interested in partnering with acceleron , please send the following information to recruitment @ urltoken :\nacceleron pharma inc . ( xlrn ) , a leading biopharmaceutical company in the discovery and development of tgf - beta therapeutics to treat serious and rare diseases , today announced the initiation of the pulsar phase 2 trial of sotatercept for the treatment of patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension ( pah ) , a chronic and life - changing disease that can lead to heart failure . \u201cthere is a real need for new treatment options that have the potential to improve survival for pah patients , \u201d said david badesch , m . d . , the director of the pulmonary hypertension program at the university of colorado and chair of the pulsar trial steering committee .\nhe led it through a 2013 ipo to a current valuation of about $ 1 . 5 billion . knopf came to acceleron from wyeth , where he had been the cambridge , ma , site head and vp of metabolic and respiratory disease .\nalongside our partner celgene\u2014a leader in hematology\u2014we are advancing multiple phase 2 and phase 3 trials of luspatercept in five target indications across myelodysplastic syndromes , beta - thalassemia , and myelofibrosis . acceleron is also advancing a neuromuscular franchise with two distinct \u201cmyostatin + \u201d agents , ace - 083 and ace - 2494 . we recently initiated a phase 2 trial of sotatercept in pulmonary arterial hypertension ( pah ) . acceleron has ongoing preclinical research efforts targeting additional indications in these three disease areas in which there is high unmet medical need .\ncelgene \u00e2 has agreed to option three development programs at acceleron and collaborate on the development of its lead bone formation protein in two deals that could be worth upwards of $ 1 . 9 billion . celgene is paying acceleron $ 50 million up front and a $ 5 million equity payment and up to $ 510 million in milestones for ace - 011 - - which is in an early - stage trial . on top of that , celgene will take a minimum $ 7 million equity stake in acceleron if it goes public . and there ' s an additional $ 1 . 3 billion in payments for the options on discovery stage programs targeting cancer and cancer - related bone loss . a mid - stage trial of ace - 011 is expected to get underway later this year .\nacceleron pharma inc . ( xlrn ) , a leading biopharmaceutical company in the discovery and development of tgf - beta therapeutics to treat serious and rare diseases , today announced plans to deliver oral and poster presentations on ace - 083 from the ongoing phase 2 trial in patients with charcot - marie - tooth ( cmt ) disease at the peripheral nerve society ( pns ) annual meeting held in baltimore , maryland , july 22 - 25 , 2018 . part 1 is an open - label , dose - escalation study , with ace - 083 administered by injection into the ta muscle once every 3 weeks in up to 18 patients to evaluate safety and increases in muscle volume over a 3 - month treatment period .\ncelgene corporation ( celg ) and acceleron pharma inc . ( xlrn ) today announced results from a phase iii , randomized , double - blind , multi - center clinical study ( medalist ) . luspatercept achieved a highly statistically significant improvement in the primary endpoint of red blood cell ( rbc ) transfusion independence of at least 8 consecutive weeks during the first 24 weeks compared to placebo . medalist evaluated the efficacy and safety of luspatercept versus placebo in patients with ipss - r very low , low or intermediate risk myelodysplastic syndromes ( mds ) with chronic anemia and refractory to , intolerant of , or ineligible for treatment with an erythropoietin - stimulating agent ( esa ) , ring sideroblast - positive and require frequent rbc transfusions .\nthis collaboration is an excellent strategic fit for acceleron and the ace - 011 program . celgene is one of the most successful biotech companies in the world and is the leader in the field of blood cancers , including multiple myeloma , an indication where ace - 011 has great potential ,\nsaid john knopf , ph . d . , ceo of acceleron . knopf signaled an approaching deal \u00e2 to fiercebiotech last fall , saying it expected to get a collaboration agreement inked in the first quarter . the biotech company delivered right on schedule .\nms . sacco joined acceleron in 2012 , bringing more than 10 years of industry experience in commercial and business development roles . as vice president of market development , she is responsible for leading commercial strategy for acceleron\u2019s pipeline of products . most recently , ms . sacco was responsible for leading business development and commercial strategy for the renal business of sanofi ( formerly genzyme ) . prior to that , she worked in corporate development at pfizer . earlier in her career , ms . sacco worked in investment management at morgan stanley investment management and alliancebernstein .\nacceleron could also receive up to $ 1 . 3 billion in payments from celgene in connection with the development of the three discovery - stage programs focused on cancer and cancer - related bone loss . the biotech would also receive royalties from celgene on potential sales of the drugs .\nacceleron , meanwhile , is brewing its experimental drug in its cambridgeport headquarters , a red liquid sloshing back and forth in a first - floor bioreactor . this year the company plans to ask the fda for permission to test the drug in humans , with tests possibly beginning in 2008 .\nwith the benefit of jas ' scientific leadership , acceleron has rapidly developed a rich pipeline of novel therapeutic candidates , including three molecules in clinical development and several more at late preclinical stages ,\nsaid john knopf , ph . d . , co - founder and chief executive officer of acceleron .\nhe also showed his passion for patient care by championing the development of therapies for the treatment of duchenne muscular dystrophy . jas is a skilled corporate executive with tremendous entrepreneurial spirit and i wish him all the best as he seeks to repeat his successes at a new venture .\nsince its founding in 2003 , the privately held acceleron has won $ 56 million in blue - chip venture - capital backing with the bold proposition that it can discover new ways to regulate the body ' s tissues and systems . its first potential drug , an injection to boost bone growth , is already in human testing . the goal is to help repair the bones of people with cancer , and perhaps someday people with osteoporosis as well . acceleron expects to report results of a first small human test in september , and start a larger clinical trial by the end of the year .\nat acceleron , we are dedicated to bringing innovative , life - changing therapies to patients with a wide range of serious and rare diseases . our scientific leadership and broad platform have enabled us to produce a rich pipeline of important new medicines for rare blood disorders , neuromuscular , and pulmonary diseases .\nacceleron ' s bone drug works in a similar way . drugs already exist that promote the growth of new bone , but they have shortcomings : some can be delivered only directly to a particular bone , and another can ' t be used in the cancer patients who could benefit from it . acceleron ' s approach is to remove the body ' s\noff\nswitch for bone growth by blocking a substance that impedes new bone formation . in some cancer patients , bones can become almost porous , breaking easily , and causing health risks that last even after the cancer has gone into remission .\nacceleron is a biopharmaceutical company developing drugs for important unmet medical needs through proprietary approaches that exploit the therapeutic potential of a large family of growth and differentiation factors . drug candidates will include both novel agonists and antagonists . the company was founded in 2003 and builds upon important ongoing research in the laboratories of its academic founders and consultants .\nfounded in 2003 , acceleron reports it employs 90 workers and has raised a total of $ 86 million in three rounds of venture capital financing . in addition to its treatments for bone loss , the biotech is developing preclinical proteins intended to increase muscle mass , control the growth of blood vessels , and block the accumulation of fat .\nincoming acceleron head dable was most recently the president for pharmaceuticals at bayer in the u . s . in that role , he managed several new product launches across a number of therapeutic areas . he\u2019s been with bayer for more than 20 years and prior to that spot was the global head of specialty medicine for bayer healthcare pharmaceuticals .\nms . sullivan joined acceleron in 2004 and has had varying responsibilities from facilities and it to operations and human resources . as vice president of human resources , ms . sullivan is responsible for developing and executing hr strategies , as well as talent acquisition , compensation and benefits , performance management , employee relations , and training and development . ms . sullivan has over 25 years of experience in startup as well as public companies . throughout her career , she worked for several high - technology companies including cullinet software , lotus development corp . , shiva corp . , and wheelhouse corp . her most recent position before joining acceleron was as director of operations at a startup boutique investment bank in boston , ma .\ndable will replace acceleron co - founder , president and ceo john knopf as of dec . 1 , when the latter is set to retire . knopf helped start the cambridge , ma - based biotech in 2003 , which as a private company went on to raise about $ 115 million and snag a 2008 deal with celgene that was further built upon in 2011 .\nthere ' s a surprisingly simple explanation for the cow ' s pneumatic bulk . its body lacks a protein that works as an\noff\nswitch for muscle growth . called myostatin , the substance patrols the bodies of normal cows - - and humans - - to keep the muscles in check . by designing a drug to absorb and block myostatin , acceleron is essentially removing the\noff\nswitch for muscle growth .\ndr . kumar joined acceleron in march 2004 and is currently senior vice president and chief scientific officer . dr . kumar established and currently leads acceleron discovery research . previously , dr . kumar worked for 12 years at genetics institute and wyeth pharmaceuticals . at genetics institute , dr . kumar was a key member of the small molecule drug discovery group and was responsible for cell biology . following the integration of discovery functions from gi and wyeth pharmaceuticals , dr . kumar served as senior scientist in the biological chemistry group . dr . kumar is the author of several key scientific manuscripts in the area of protein glycosylation and is named as an inventor of several patents . dr . kumar received his bs in chemistry from rohilkhand university , his ms in chemistry from meerut university , his ph . d . from university of new brunswick and he completed his post - doctoral fellowship at albert einstein college of medicine , in bronx , ny .\nmeanwhile , acceleron is at a turning point . the 75 - person company is without a chief executive - - knopf , the president , is acting as an interim chief - - and considering whether to go public . in the future it would like to apply its technology on other body systems and tissues , including fat and blood vessels . knopf , one of its co founders , is well aware of the almost science - fiction appeal of his company ' s research .\nprior to joining acceleron , mr . james spent 9 years at trout group / trout capital , a boutique strategic advisory firm servicing the biopharmaceutical industry , in new york , ny . as part of the management team at trout , he counselled biopharmaceutical companies on corporate strategy , investor relations , communications , capital markets , and research and development funding . during his tenure , he advised private and public biotech companies on over $ 2b of financial and strategic transactions . earlier in his career , mr . james served as a capital markets intelligence analyst at thomson financial .\ndr . desiderio joined acceleron in april 2007 and is senior vice president , regulatory and quality . dr . desiderio has more than 30 years of experience in research and development of small molecule and protein therapeutics , and has been integrally involved in programs leading to more than 10 currently marketed products . previously , dr . desiderio has held various positions at bristol - myers squibb company , gilead sciences and cubist pharmaceuticals . dr . desiderio received his bs in biology from southampton college liu , and his ms in veterinary medicine and ph . d . in immunology from the college of veterinary medicine , cornell university , ithaca , ny .\nmr . kango joined acceleron in february 2018 , and is responsible for establishing the company\u2019s north america commercial footprint in preparation for the potential launch of luspatercept in late 2019 . he leads the development of north america commercial capabilities and u . s . commercial operations and brings over 25 years of commercial leadership and expertise , in both biotechnology and large pharmaceutical companies . throughout his career , he has led multiple global product launches , including kyprolis \u00ae and remicade \u00ae , built commercial teams , and also served in collaboration leadership roles for both the onyx pharmaceuticals - bayer and infinity pharmaceuticals - abbvie partnerships . most recently at abbvie , mr . kango served as the vice president of global commercial development for oncology , prior to which he served as the executive vice president and chief commercial officer at infinity pharmaceuticals . mr . kango also served as vice president , global marketing , and sales operations at onyx pharmaceuticals , an amgen subsidiary . prior to onyx , he held several leadership positions including vice president sales and marketing - oncology at merck & co . , global commercial leader - procrit \u00ae / eprex \u00ae at ortho - biotech , and various sales and marketing positions at schering - plough . mr . kango earned a b . s . in microbiology and an mba from mcneese state university .\n* final gross price and currency may vary according to local vat and billing address . * your purchase entitles you to full access to the information contained in our drug profile at the time of purchase . a link to download a pdf version of the drug profile will be included in your email receipt . adis is an information provider . we do not sell or distribute the pharmaceutical compounds written about in this database .\norphan designation is assigned by a regulatory body to encourage companies to develop drugs for rare diseases .\noops , it looks like you don\u2019t have a valid subscription to this content . to gain full access to the content and functionality of the adisinsight database try one of the following .\nif you are a subscriber to this content then contact us at asktheexpert . adisinsight @ urltoken so we can help .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml + rdfa 1 . 0 / / en\nurltoken\npresident and ceo glenn batchelder said tgf beta bone growth factors represent\nan under - appreciated space in biology that had not been exploited for its therapeutic potential .\nindeed , the first thing the company did after setting up shop was to accumulate as much of the available ip covering tgf beta as possible through licensing agreements with an assortment of academic institutions including the . . .\nbiocentury employs a fully integrated multimedia platform \u2014 including publications , video , online data solutions and conferences \u2014 to provide its audience with authoritative and up - to - date intelligence about corporate strategy , partnering , emerging technology , clinical data , public policy and the financial markets .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 transitional / / en\ncambridge - - when john knopf walks into a meeting and wants to blow people ' s minds , he just pulls out a picture of a cow .\nit ' s clearly not a normal animal . the massive white bull nearly explodes with muscles , a mr . olympia with hooves . the breed , a belgian blue , is a genetic freak .\nthe picture has been known to derail business conversations . people want to know what made the beast so big .\neveryone talks about it ,\nsaid the longtime biotechnology executive .\nsometimes they say , ' you ' ve got to get me some of this stuff . '\nthere ' s real significant need for these patients ,\nsaid knopf .\nclearly patients are dying from lack of musculature .\nthe muscle drug is further away . so far the company has only tested the drug in lab animals , which - - like the outsize belgian blue cattle - - tend to experience dramatic gains in muscle mass without exercise .\nwyeth makes an antibody that specifically binds to myostatin and takes it out of commission . the company started testing the drug on muscular dystrophy patients in 2005 and initially expected results by late last year , but they have not yet been disclosed . a wyeth spokesman this week said the data are still being analyzed . amgen ' s drug is also in clinical trials , but the company has revealed little information about it .\nalthough the initial use of the drug is for patients with muscle - wasting diseases , the implications haven ' t been lost on a very non medical audience : bodybuilders . a number of bodybuilding websites are tracking the progress of myostatin research , and some companies have introduced unregulated supplements with names like myozap and myostim , which claim to boost muscle growth by blocking myostatin .\nwe ' ll be aware of it , and just do the best we can as a company to monitor this ,\nsaid knopf .\nif you ' d said to me 10 years ago , what are the chances there ' s going to be a therapy that increases muscle mass while people sit on the couch , i ' d have said zero ,\nsaid knopf .\nbut these things are coming .\nenclose phrases in quotes . use a + to require a term in results and - to exclude terms . example : + water - europe\n\u00a9 2018 questex llc . all rights reserved . 275 grove street , suite 2 - 130 newton , ma 02466\nthank you for visiting nature . com . you are using a browser version with limited support for css . to obtain the best experience , we recommend you use a more up to date browser ( or turn off compatibility mode in internet explorer ) . in the meantime , to ensure continued support , we are displaying the site without styles and javascript .\nhow long will the investor exuberance driving public offerings of biotech companies last ? brady huggett investigates .\nbiotech ipos on us exchanges have been something to watch . image : ridge carpenter\nthat recent enthusiasm for biotech companies ' initial public offerings ( ipos ) is a thing of wonder . even gene therapy companies like bluebird bio of cambridge , massachusetts , have blazed onto the public exchanges . the company twice increased the anticipated amount of the offering before eventually pricing in june at $ 17 per share , above its forecast range , and raising more than $ 116 million . the underwriters picked up an expanded overallotment option\u2014 additional shares offered when demand is high\u2014as the stock surged on the open market .\nbluebird is just one of many biotech ipos that have gone supernova in 2013 ( table 1 ) . biotech ipos on nasdaq and nyse this year have raised , on average , $ 86 million and collectively returned 62 % over their ipo pricings at the end of the third quarter . saying that the public market is receptive to early - stage biotechs is an understatement .\nbiotech ' s climb is one part of the overall robust public markets this year . the s & p 500 opened the year at 1 , 426 . 19 , and by the end of the third quarter had grown to 1 , 681 . 55\u2014 a 17 . 9 % jump . but it is the biotech space that has astonished : the nasdaq biotech index began the year at 1 , 460 . 20 ; at the end of the third quarter it closed at 2 , 188 . 92 , a 50 % leap over nine months . it has so far held onto these gains .\nfrom among the 2013 life sciences ipos , we selected those that are innovative and r & d - driven . we found subtle differences among firms that priced below , within or above their expected range ( supplementary table 1 ) , but the group in general has outperformed .\nbiotech ' s current success is the result of many factors , but one element is serving as a backdrop : investor interest tends to be cyclical , and right now it appears to be biotech ' s turn . \u201cit ' s almost mathematics , \u201d says francesco de rubertis , partner at index ventures of geneva . \u201cmany people basically predicted this a year ago . board directors have been pushing companies to get ready for ipos . \u201d\nde rubertis points to the pattern of investment flowing from internet and information technology ( it ) to healthcare . in general , a peak for values in the it space is followed some 6 to 12 months later by a peak in healthcare . a key moment was the facebook ipo in 2012 , he says , when the company priced shares at $ 38\u2014the top of its suggested range\u2014and raised $ 18 . 4 billion , for a total valuation of $ 104 billion , the largest ever for an american company going public . a lot of wealth was created in the it space for investors , and that new money needed to be put to work . it is moving down the line to biotech stocks , he says .\nindeed , biotech ' windows ' have routinely opened and closed in the past ( fig . 1 ) , though how long the sash is up and what brings it down varies . before the current boom in biotech ipos , one train of thought was that windows would become a thing of the past ; as investors became more seasoned , public offerings would be evaluated on the basis of a biotech business ' fundamentals . that does not seem to be the case .\nthe cyclical nature of investing is observable in the biotech windows almost from the inception of the industry . * as of september 30 , 2013 .\nin the current period , adding fuel to the cyclical interest is a pent - up demand for good biotech stories . there have been just 65 innovative biotech ipos in total for 2008\u20132012 , compared to 101 ipos in a single year during the 2000 biotech window . even in tough times , an appetite remains among specialist investors .\nthis bottled demand is dovetailing with better performance from some of the mature biotech firms . consider regeneron , of tarrytown , new york . at the beginning of 2011 , the company ' s stock sat just below $ 33 . since then , its colorectal cancer drug , zaltrap ( ziv - aflibercept ) , has been approved ; ilaris ( canakinumab ) was cleared for juvenile rheumatoid arthritis ; and eylea ( aflibercept ) was approved for both wet age - related macular degeneration and macular edema from retinal vein occlusion . the company ' s stock closed above $ 312 at the end of the third quarter .\nanother example is alexion of cheshire , connecticut , which from 2011 through the third quarter of 2013 , had stock growth of 185 % , based on the potential of its blockbuster drug soliris ( eculizumab ) . investors look for this sort of ' hockey stick ' growth , but most public biotech firms such as these are already prohibitively expensive , which may be driving investors to the crop of young , innovative private companies in the hopes they follow a similar path .\nmuch of the current group of early - stage companies were formed in a funding crucible . since 2008 , the total amount of money invested in young , innovative firms has fallen , and a decreasing number of venture capitalists have cornerstoned biotech creation ( nat . biotechnol . 30 , 395\u2013400 ( 2013 ) ) . bad news , of course , for those seeking investments , but good news for the surviving venture capitalists , who for years have been able to cherry - pick the most potentially disruptive technologies they saw . these prize projects are the ones now making their way into the public market .\nthis hasn ' t gone unnoticed by public investors , and indeed , in this cycle the markets seem to prefer early , science - based companies ( box 1 ) . in some ways , says annette grimaldi , managing director at bmo capital markets in new york , young , cutting - edge companies make for more reassuring investments . \u201cthere is less of a binary risk for those anyway , \u201d she says . \u201cinvestors are not worried about stepping away from their desk for a moment and coming back to find shares down 50 % because of a failed trial . \u201d\nagios , founded in 2007 and focused on cellular metabolism in cancer and inborn errors of metabolism , went public in july , raising $ 121 . 9 million in gross proceeds , including a fully subscribed overallotment option for underwriters . the company had initially sought $ 86 million , then $ 92 million and raised the number of shares offered in the overallotment , as well . it priced shares well above its anticipated range .\nthis didn ' t happen by chance . from the moment david schenkein came aboard as ceo in 2009 , the company angled toward an ipo . \u201cfor the last two or three years , we met with 75 to 100 investors , some of them multiple times , \u201d schenkein says . \u201cand when we did , we said , ' we ' re meeting with you because we want to go public . and we want you to know the team and the science ' . \u201d\nstill preclinical at filing , agios was met with \u201ca real enthusiasm to invest in real r & d companies , \u201d schenkein says . \u201cand i get a sense there is a thirst for something novel ; that helped agios a lot . \u201d\nthe company priced the ipo with no insider participation\u2014by design , schenkein says , as it wanted to broaden its investor base . it already had three public investors on board through a private investment , and he admits those firms helped grease the skids for the ipo . when it came off , it rocketed . the company ' s stock opened on nasdaq at $ 29 and closed higher its first day .\nalthough a combination of factors played into the success , the biggest , schenkein says , was the effort . \u201cthe market helped , \u201d he says , \u201cbut the most important element was the time we spent with [ potential buyers ] over the last three or four years . \u201d\nthe biggest portion of the companies floating in this cycle is oncology companies\u201417 of the 37 biotech ipos through the third quarter\u2014though there are platform technologies and firms chasing orphan disease , as well . adam bristol , portfolio manager at aquilo capital in san francisco says that a \u201crather inelastic market demand and the ability to charge premium prices , especially in the us\u201d still exists for orphan disease and oncology drugs . although he notes that pushback on pricing may be coming , for now companies like regeneron and alexion have successfully transitioned into commercial - stage companies and are receiving high prices for their innovative drugs .\nbeyond payor issues , a couple of other factors are helping to drive interest in biotech ipos . one is a provision of the jobs act , enacted in april 2012 . the provision expands the permissible communication between parties around an ipo , allowing companies to speak with investors about the possibility of participation without disclosing the potential ipo to the public . this has allowed emerging growth companies of all types , biotechs included , to ' test the waters ' on joining the public markets , though discussing share price is disallowed . the extended runway has proved popular among biopharma firms , leading to some investors feeling swamped by meeting requests .\nthe second is the us food and drug administration ( fda ) . the 37 drug approvals in 2012 ranked it as the best year in a decade , especially for biologics . eleven of those were cancer drugs . although drug approval numbers for 2013 are so far not looking as rosy , 2012 helped create the perception that the fda is again a willing partner in clearing needed drugs .\nthe frantic pace of ipos , coupled with the high values being placed on newly public companies and the large amounts of capital being raised , has plenty of people comparing this open window to recent ones\u2014 the 2000 bubble and the generally receptive period of 2004\u20132007 . the current environment falls somewhere in between those two . in 2000 there were 101 biotech ipos on global exchanges , by our count ( 38 originated outside the us ) . the average amount raised was $ 85 million ( urltoken ) . in the 2004\u20132007 window , the best year was the last , when there were 51 biotech ipos , raising an average of $ 58 million .\nthe first nine months of 2013 saw 36 ipos on worldwide exchanges through three quarters , with the average amount raised at $ 73 . 8 million .\na handful more have gone public in october , and another 10 were on file at the beginning of november , according to data from bmo capital markets ( table 2 ) . it ' s not clear where total numbers for 2013 will end up , but noubar afeyan , managing partner and ceo of flagship ventures in cambridge , massachusetts , which has had five of their portfolio companies go public this year , doesn ' t see much of a comparison now with the zeal in 2000 . \u201ci don ' t see [ a bubble ] in the current crop of companies , \u201d he says , adding that the interest isn ' t due to \u201cretail guys who suddenly think they need to get in [ biotech ] . to me , a bubble is what someone calls a cycle if they miss it , or it doesn ' t go their way . \u201d\nthis is the main difference from 2000 , when the mom - ' n - pop retail investors\u2014 cued in by media coverage on the decoding of the human genome\u2014combined with generalist and specialist biotech investors to push the sector to those historical heights . by contrast , this window is being powered by the generalist investors , who , watching stocks rise overall , began relying on biotech to help beat the broader market performance .\nthe renewed interest from generalists is also seen in the drop in insider participation for successful ipos . in harder times , innovative biotech ipos were often propped up by already - present investors ( generally venture capitalists ) agreeing to buy into the public offering to get it completed . brent ahrens , general partner at canaan in menlo park , california , notes that things have reversed now . canaan portfolio company chimerix , for example , went public in april , raising $ 117 . 8 million , selling 8 , 418 , 000 shares including the overallotment . of all those shares , not one was bought by inside investors . \u201ci ' m sure there was some [ support ] there if needed , \u201d he says , \u201cbut the company didn ' t need it . \u201d\nin fact , many have needed it less . data from bmo capital markets , show that in 2010 , of the nine companies that launched an ipo with available data , the average insider participation was 39 . 4 % , and all nine reported some level of participation . of the 22 with reportable insider participation in 2013 , the average amount so far has been 20 . 8 % ; three reported no insider participation at all .\nbeyond the obvious benefits of raising money , a robust ipo market helps biotech in other ways . for example , it gives ceos of private companies that might be targets for mergers or acquisitions bargaining power\u2014they can honestly say there are other viable exits for its investors . sizable venture capital exits from these ipos could very well entice new money to contribute to fresh biotech venture capital funds . this could mean the long downward trend in venture capital funding for innovative early - stage biotech will reverse ."]}
{"id": 56042, "summary": [{"text": "phased array optics ( pao ) is the technology of controlling the phase of light waves transmitting or reflecting from a two-dimensional surface by means of adjustable surface elements .", "topic": 17}, {"text": "it is the optical analogue of phased array radar .", "topic": 10}, {"text": "by dynamically controlling the optical properties of a surface on a microscopic scale , it is possible to steer the direction of light beams , or the view direction of sensors , without any moving parts .", "topic": 17}, {"text": "hardware associated with beam steering applications is commonly called an optical phased array ( opa ) .", "topic": 35}, {"text": "phased array beam steering is used for optical switching and multiplexing in optoelectronic devices , and for aiming laser beams on a macroscopic scale .", "topic": 25}, {"text": "complicated patterns of phase variation can be used to produce diffractive optical elements , such as dynamic virtual lenses , for beam focusing or splitting in addition to aiming .", "topic": 17}, {"text": "dynamic phase variation can also produce real-time holograms .", "topic": 21}, {"text": "devices permitting detailed addressable phase control over two dimensions are a type of spatial light modulator ( slm ) .", "topic": 17}, {"text": "in nanotechnology , phased array optics refers to arrays of lasers or slms with addressable phase and amplitude elements smaller than a wavelength of light .", "topic": 17}, {"text": "while still theoretical , such high resolution arrays would permit extremely realistic three-dimensional image display by dynamic holography with no unwanted orders of diffraction .", "topic": 35}, {"text": "applications for weapons , space communications , and invisibility by optical camouflage have also been suggested .", "topic": 3}, {"text": "darpa 's excalibur program aims to provide realtime correction of atmospheric turbulence for a laser weapon . ", "topic": 2}], "title": "phased - array optics", "paragraphs": ["phased - array optics phased array optics ( pao ) is the technology of controlling the phase of light waves transmitting or reflecting from a two - dimensional surface by means of adjustable surface elements . it is the optical analogue of phased array radar . - video is targeted to blind users attribution : article text available under cc - by - sa image source in video urltoken\nphased array optics is a technology that will produce three dimensional views of objects and scenery using only two dimensional displays . display systems based on this technology - - optical phased arrays - - will behave quite literally as windows onto whatever scenery we can imagine .\nthe topics in this list come from the osa optics and photonics topics applied to this article .\nwelcome to a website about a technology that doesn ' t exist , but is beginning to exist . phased array optics is the use of spatial light modulators built to nanometer specifications for general manipulation of light . the most compelling application of phased array optics ( pao ) is the production of three dimensional scenery that is indistinguishable from real life . the display application has been compared to a star trek holodeck .\na triangle shape projected using hajimiri\u2019s optical phased array chip . the image shown was projected in infrared light .\nthe term\nphased array optics\ncan be confusing because\noptical phased arrays\nusually means the specific use of spatial light modulators to steer laser beams , or aim sensors , by progressive phase modulation . this technology exists today . however in the nanotechnology community , phased array optics has come to mean all optical applications of nanoscale arrays of addressable phase and amplitude modulators . these applications are more general than beam steering , and include real - time diffractive optical elements ( doe ) and dynamic holography .\nthe compact optical array used for the excalibur phased array laser test included three modules , each comprising seven separate laser channels and measuring only 10 centimeters across . photo : darpa\n, 1996 ) first popularized the long - term potential of phased array optical technology . it is reproduced here with permission of mit press .\nprojections of the letters\ncit\nmade with the optical phased array ( opa ) chip . the projections were made in infrared light .\nthe letters \u201cc , \u201d \u201ci , \u201d and \u201ct\u201d projected using hajimiri\u2019s optical phased array chip . the images shown were projected in infrared light .\n\u201cin addition to scalability , excalibur demonstrated near - perfect correction of atmospheric turbulence \u2014 at levels well above that possible with conventional optics . \u201d\nomega optics , inc . was founded in 2001 to design and fabricate optical components based on the planar integrated polymer and silicon waveguide technology .\nimagine you are back in your teleporter room enjoying the martian panorama . this time the floor is also covered with phased array optics . martian boulders now appear at your feet , amongst the furniture , and in one case right in front of your nose ! now that ' s realism .\nof course , you were never really on mars . the\nplatform\nyou were standing on was merely the floor of a small , comfortably furnished room called a teleporter . the walls and ceiling of this room are covered with one of the technological wonders of the 21st century : phased array optics .\nj . l . hughes and a . k . ghatak ,\nphased - array optical scanning ,\nappl . opt . 18 , 2098 - 2098 ( 1979 )\nunder the excalibur program darpa explores the development of coherent optical phased array technologies able to reduce the size and weight of laser weapons 10 times lighter and more compact than existing high - power chemical laser systems . the optical phased array architecture provides electro - optical systems with the same mission flexibility and performance enhancements that microwave phased arrays provide for rf systems . as such , future multifunction excalibur arrays may also perform tasks including laser radar , target designation , laser communications , and airborne - platform self protection .\nif a transparent planar waveguide is used to carry laser light across the back of a phased array , then the array will be semitransparent with perhaps 30 % transmittance ( like tinted glass ) . this raises all sorts of interesting possibilities . for one , the array could superpose images on real scenery behind it . ( a glide path for a landing aircraft is a nice example . ) more profound , though , is what the array could do to the scenery itself .\nit ' s been argued that pao is sufficiently distinct from holography that it shouldn ' t be considered holography . however given the lack of success of other holography offshoots , such as kinoform , at distinguishing themselves from holography , it must admitted that the term\nholography\nis now used so expansively that pao could be considered a type of holography . phased array optics may therefore be seen as the physical limit of holography : real - time dynamic holograms displayed by spatial light modulators of sub - wavelength resolution . a multiplexed color phased optical array could act as a window into any 3d world that can be imagined .\nabout optics & photonics topics osa publishing developed the optics and photonics topics to help organize its diverse content more accurately by topic area . this topic browser contains over 2400 terms and is organized in a three - level hierarchy . read more . topics can be refined further in the search results . the topic facet will reveal the high - level topics associated with the articles returned in the search results .\ntraditional cameras\u2014even those on the thinnest of cell phones\u2014cannot be truly flat due to their optics : lenses that require a certain shape and size in order to function . at caltech , engineers have developed a new camera design that replaces the lenses with an ultra - thin optical phased array ( opa ) . the opa does computationally what lenses do using large pieces of glass : it manipulates incoming light to capture an image .\ndarpa successfully tested an optical phased array ( opa ) combining 21 laser beams , as part of the excalibur program . with each of the 21 array elements driven by fiber laser amplifiers the low power array was able to precisely hit a target at a distance of 7 kilometers ( 4 . 3 miles ) . in three years the agency expects to scale up the design , delivering 100 kw weapon - class energy levels on target .\nami yaacobi , jie sun , michele moresco , gerald leake , douglas coolbaugh , and michael r . watts ,\nintegrated phased array for wide - angle beam steering ,\nopt . lett . 39 , 4575 - 4578 ( 2014 )\nphased array optics refers to hardware capable of altering the phase and amplitude of light on scales smaller than a wavelength over large areas of addressable control . the technology to do this doesn ' t exist yet , but spatial light modulator ( slm ) and computer technology are moving in this direction . when the technology is achieved , artifacts traditionally associated with holographic image production will disappear . there will be no visible reconstruction beam , false images , or unwanted orders of diffraction .\nthe sources in a phased array must radiate coherently . that is , they must be able to interfere with each other . the easiest way to achieve this is to illuminate the back of the array with light from a single laser . a diverging laser beam could be aimed at the array from behind , or the beam could be transported through a thin planar waveguide on the rear surface of the array . since lasers can be made with coherence lengths of kilometers , it doesn ' t really matter how the laser light gets to the sources . it will always be coherent across the array , and each source can have its own phase and amplitude calibration factors .\nphased arrays and holography are both methods of wavefront reconstruction , and both can produce three dimensional images . however they differ in some important ways .\na similar principle is used in reverse in an optical phased array receiver , which is the basis for the new camera . light waves that are received by each element across the array cancel each other from all directions , except for one . in that direction , the waves amplify each other to create a focused\ngaze\nthat can be electronically controlled .\nby choosing the correct phase and amplitude distribution across the array we can , in fact , create images of any number of points at any number of locations behind the array . since any three dimensional scene can be represented as a collection of discrete points in space , it follows that our array can reproduce any three dimensional scene .\nthis interference pattern is analogous to the phase and amplitude modulation of sources in a phased array . when a laser beam is shone on the developed film , the transparent areas of the interference pattern select out those parts of the beam that have the correct phase to reconstruct the recorded scene .\nvirtual teleporters covered on all sides by phased arrays bear a striking similarity to the\nholodeck\nconcept of star trek . anything could happen in such a room . anything .\nmatching the phase of sources in a phased array has interesting consequences . suppose an observer looking at the array sees one square meter worth of sources radiating at exactly the same phase relative to him . the sources will interfere constructively , depositing their entire output energy to a very small point at his location . in other words , the observer will be at the focus of a one kilowatt laser ( not a very healthy place to be ) .\nphased arrays , which are used in wireless communication and radar , are collections of individual transmitters , all sending out the same signal as waves . these waves interfere with each other constructively and destructively , amplifying the signal in one direction while canceling it out elsewhere . thus , an array can create a tightly focused beam of signal , which can be steered in different directions by staggering the timing of transmissions made at various points across the array .\nthe number of scene elements recorded by an array is roughly equal to the number of sources in the array . to compute the phase and amplitude for each source , we must add the contributions of spherical waves from each scene element to each source point . for a square meter array , this is 1000 trillion trillion floating point operations . a single computer would have trouble finishing this calculation within the lifetime of the universe .\nthe data storage requirements of arrays cannot yet be met economically . ( a phased array movie would consume several hundred terabytes ! ) nevertheless , storage technologies able to handle arrays are on the horizon . certainly molecular technology , with its promise of 1 gigabyte per cubic micron ( drexler 1986 , 247 ) , will be more than sufficient .\nphased arrays can produce images of objects anywhere in space behind them . but that is not all they can do . with certain restrictions , they can also make objects appear in front of them .\nphased arrays are based on the theory of diffraction from physical optics . this theory says that patterns of light waves travelling beyond an aperture ( such as a window ) are entirely determined by the amplitude and phase distribution of light at the surface of the aperture . this means that if we produce light with the right phase and brightness distribution across a two dimensional surface , we can reproduce the same light waves that would emanate from a three dimensional scene behind the surface . in other words , we can make that surface appear as a window onto the scene .\nconsider putting a tiny laser at the base of each phase shifter . ( quantum well semiconductor lasers would be ideal . ) these lasers provide a coherent boost to light passing through the array , essentially transforming the whole array into a resonant cavity . in other words , the array becomes one big laser with adjustable emission phase across its surface . color could be dealt with by making the lasers tunable , or by laying them out in a red - green - blue hexagonal lattice .\nit is now obvious why the array contains so much information . a meter wide array ( or window for that matter ) has a diffraction limited resolution of about one millionth of a radian , or 0 . 2 seconds of arc . the array image therefore contains every scene element subtending a solid angle greater than a trillionth of a steradian : the fly on the man ' s hat , leaves on trees five miles away , most every blade of grass in the meadow , and so on .\nreal time arrays still pose formidable data storage and transmission problems . a square meter array operated at human eye resolution will require about a gigabyte per frame , or 50 gigabytes per second . interestingly light itself is ideally suited to transmission at this rate . modulated light could be used for both long distance transmission and local control of array sources . instead of trillions of tiny wires , light traveling through the same waveguide as the primary laser could carry image information to decoders at periodic intervals in the array .\nin addition to scalability , excalibur demonstrated near - perfect correction of atmospheric turbulence \u2014 at levels well above that possible with conventional optics . while not typically noticeable over short distances , the atmosphere contains turbulent density fluctuations that can increase the divergence and reduce the uniformity of laser beams , leading to diffuse , shifted and splotchy laser endpoints , resulting in less power on the target .\nnow consider a building covered on all sides by a high power phased array . by day it could produce an image of a landscape contiguous with its surroundings , thereby rendering itself effectively invisible . by night it could do more of the same , or , for variety , create the image of a floodlit building . perhaps it would supplement this scene with the image of a powerful , sweeping searchlight to detect and / or intimidate intruders . for those occasions when the searchlight was not intimidating enough , it could match the phase of a few array sources relative to an intruder .\nthe phase shifter is made of an electrooptic birefringent material . this means that the shifter changes its refractive index along one polarization direction in response to an electric field . a polarizing filter down the back of the array ensures light of the proper linear polarization enters the shifter . a quarter wave plate on the front of the array to restore elliptical polarization is optional .\noptical phased arrays pose substantial challenges of information processing and nanofabrication . nevertheless it seems certain that these challenges will be met within the next twenty to thirty years . some precursor technologies , such as lcd holography , are at the edge of even current capability .\nfor many applications the scenery produced by an array will originate entirely in a computer . when it doesn ' t , a way must exist to record real scenery that allows reproduction by an array . in the general case of an incoherent ( naturally illuminated ) scene , the only way to do this is brute force : record conventional flat images from every angle you can get .\nwhile the synthesis of array images may be mathematically simple , it will be computationally severe ( by 1991 standards ) . a source separation of 0 . 2 microns gives 25 million sources per square millimeter , 2 . 5 billion per square centimeter , and 25 trillion array sources per square meter . each one of these sources will have to radiate with its own calculated phase and amplitude .\nin the theory of diffraction , most every element of an optical system can be modelled as a two dimensional surface with a complex transmission function . ( a lens , for example , is equivalent to a flat surface with particular phase changing properties . ) phased arrays will turn this mathematical abstraction into technological reality . a single transparent array could behave as a programmable phase plate , fresnel zone plate , hologram , prism , diffraction grating , or variable focal length low f number diffraction limited lens . all this from an array microns thick , and able to change roles in a microsecond . you could hold such a thing in your hand , and swear it was from another world .\ntraditional projectors\u2014like those used to project a film or classroom lecture notes\u2014pass a beam of light through a tiny image , using lenses to map each point of the small picture to corresponding , yet expanded , points on a large screen . the caltech chip eliminates the need for bulky and expensive lenses and bulbs and instead uses a so - called integrated optical phased array ( opa ) to project the image electronically with only a single laser diode as light source and no mechanically moving parts .\nwhile this example is a bit extreme , it illustrates that very small coherent sources can give very big laser power . it follows that generating images of lasers and laser light will be an important application of phased arrays ( particularly in view of the high efficiency of semiconductor lasers ) .\nfigure 3 illustrates the principle for a point source . by producing converging spherical waves , the array has created the image of a point source in front it . once again , creating a whole object is just a matter of assembling the points which comprise it . by controlling which areas of the array reproduce various points , hidden lines and surfaces are removed , and even front - projected objects will appear solid and opaque .\nthis is a staggering amount of information . to understand the origin of this information , recall that the array behaves as a window onto the scene it is reproducing . suppose a square meter array is reproducing a wilderness scene . looking through the array , one sees a meadow , a small lake and a mountain beyond . one mile away , on the far shore of the lake , a man is fishing . if you aimed a telescope in his direction you would see him clearly . and if you had a really big telescope ( one with a two foot wide lens ) you would be able to see a housefly on his hat .\nmy own thinking about this subject was the result of taking an optics course while thinking about nanotechnology in 1990 . it seemed clear that addressable nanoscale optical elements could be a real - life implementation of huygens ' principle , allowing any possible pattern of light waves to be generated from a planar array of sources . the idea was proposed and accepted as a book chapter in 1991 , although the book , nanotechnology : molecular speculations on global abundance ( mit press ) didn ' t finally make it into print until 1996 . i later learned that the idea of holographic television , or holovideo , is traceable at least as far back as the nobel acceptance speech of dennis gabor in 1971 . the first forms of electro - holography appeared in the 1980s , and the field continues to advance .\nthese results were described in a presentation titled\nelectronic two - dimensional beam steering for integrated optical phased arrays .\nalong with hajimiri , abiri , and aflatouni , caltech senior angad rekhi also contributed to the work . the study was funded by grants from the caltech innovation initiative , and the information science and technology initiative at caltech .\nactive invisibility means an array would acquire and synthesize contiguous scenery in real time . this could be accomplished with a system a few millimeters thick . the interior layer of our hypothetical\ninvisibility suit\nconsists of photosensors comparable to a human retina . the exterior is a phased array with phase shifters of extra close spacing and high refractive index . half of the shifters are dedicated to image production , while the other half transmit light through to the photosensitive layer . the transmitting shifters are adjusted to form a multitude of focussed\nfly ' s eye\nimages on the photosensitive layer . the system is thus able to both produce and view scenery from all angles at the same time . a powerful computer network would manage the scenery synthesis and other details , such as how suit movement affected phase relationships . other designs are possible .\nusing a series of pipes for the light\u2014called phase shifters\u2014the opa chip similarly slows down or speeds up the timing of the waves , thus controlling the direction of the light beam . to form an image , electronic data from a computer are converted into multiple electrical currents ; by applying stronger or weaker currents to the light within the phase shifter , the number of electrons within each light path changes\u2014which , in turn , changes the timing of the light wave in that path . the timed light waves are then delivered to tiny array elements within a grid on the chip . the light is then projected from each array in the grid , the individual array beams combining coherently in the air to form a single light beam and a spot on the screen .\nhajimiri and his colleagues were able to bypass traditional optics by manipulating the coherence of light\u2014a property that allows the researchers to\nbend\nthe light waves on the surface of the chip without lenses or the use of any mechanical movement . if two waves are coherent in the direction of propagation\u2014meaning that the peaks and troughs of one wave are exactly aligned with those of the second wave\u2014the waves combine , resulting in one wave , a beam with twice the amplitude and four times the energy as the initial wave , moving in the direction of the coherent waves .\n\u201cthe success of this real - world test provides evidence of how far opa lasers could surpass legacy lasers with conventional optics , \u201d said mangano , \u201cwith power efficiencies of more than 35 percent and the near - perfect beam quality of fiber laser arrays , these systems can achieve the ultra - low size , weight and power requirements ( swap ) required for deployment on a broad spectrum of platforms , \u201d said mangano . \u201cbeyond laser weapons , this technology may also benefit low - power applications such as laser communications and the search for , and identification of , targets . \u201d\nphased arrays reproduce scenery using coherent light . this raises certain problems that have been glossed over so far . it was assumed earlier that different parts of a scene could be reproduced independently . this is not quite true for coherent light . light waves from different points in a coherent scene would interfere with each other , generating unnatural effects such as laser speckle .\nthe procedure for calculating the phase and amplitude distribution required to produce a scene is straightforward . all visible objects in the scene are represented in a computer in terms of discrete surface points . the spacing of the points is determined by the resolution of the array . each point is assumed to produce a spherical wave . the complex amplitudes of these waves are summed at each source position on the array . the resultant complex amplitude at each source point determines the phase and intensity that source must radiate to reproduce the scene .\nfortunately several considerations come to our rescue . first , this type of calculation is amenable to fast fourier methods , which tend to reduce n squared operations to nlogn operations ( a trillion fold decrease in our case ) . second , this problem is well suited to massive parallelism . with enough processors , there is no reason why array image synthesis couldn ' t proceed at movie frame rates . finally , not all array images will require resolution beyond that of the unaided eye . this concession alone reduces the computation and bandwidth requirements by several orders of magnitude .\nwe demonstrate an on - chip optical phased array fabricated in a cmos compatible process with continuous , fast ( 100 khz ) , wide - angle ( 51\u00b0 ) beam - steering suitable for applications such as low - cost lidar systems . the device demonstrates the largest ( 51\u00b0 ) beam - steering and beam - spacing to date while providing the ability to steer continuously over the entire range . continuous steering is enabled by a cascaded phase shifting architecture utilizing , low power and small footprint , thermo - optic phase shifters . we demonstrate these results in the telecom c - band , but the same design can easily be adjusted for any wavelength between 1 . 2 and 3 . 5 \u03bcm .\nalthough they would appear perfectly authentic to human eyes , scenes produced in this way would be easily detectable by a prism . they might not fool animals either . the ultimate solution is to cycle very quickly through the entire visual spectrum at random increments . such an array would be difficult to detect .\ntransparent arrays are well suited to this application . a transparent array could behave as a fly ' s eye lens to record nearby objects , and later become a single huge lens to record details miles away . this type of system could quickly gather all the information needed to reproduce scenes with telescopic resolution .\nlast year , hajimiri ' s team rolled out a one - dimensional version of the camera that was capable of detecting images in a line , such that it acted like a lensless barcode reader but with no mechanically moving parts . this year ' s advance was to build the first two - dimensional array capable of creating a full image . this first 2d lensless camera has an array composed of just 64 light receivers in an 8 by 8 grid . the resulting image has low resolution . but this system represents a proof of concept for a fundamental rethinking of camera technology , hajimiri and his colleagues say .\ndiffraction theory is mathematically continuous ; it is assumed that surfaces can be reduced to an infinite number of small elements radiating with different amplitude and phase . this introduces complications from the standpoint of developing a practical technology . fortunately we can achieve the same results with a discrete array of sources , provided they are coherent and less than 1 / 2 wavelength apart . the wavelength of visible light ranges from 0 . 4 microns ( violet ) to 0 . 7 microns ( red ) . a two dimensional array of programmable sources 0 . 2 microns apart will therefore be sufficient to reconstruct any light wave pattern we desire .\nhere , like most other things in life , timing is everything . with our new system , you can selectively look in a desired direction and at a very small part of the picture in front of you at any given time , by controlling the timing with femto - second\u2014quadrillionth of a second\u2014precision ,\nsays ali hajimiri , bren professor of electrical engineering and medical engineering in the division of engineering and applied science at caltech , and the principal investigator of a paper describing the new camera . the paper was presented at the optical society of america ' s ( osa ) conference on lasers and electro - optics ( cleo ) and published online by the osa in the osa technical digest in march 2017 .\nthe recent test employed four of these modules grouped into a laser arrays . darpa plans to test coherent array of 10\u2019s of these subapertures , each driven with a multi - kw coherently combinable fiber laser amplifiers , to deliver ~ 100 kw class laser systems for precision strikes against both ground and air targets . photo : darpa\nthe array designs presented so far operate by modulating laser light passing through them . the\nsources\ndon ' t actually produce light themselves . for some applications , particularly outdoor use , a higher power design is desirable . the visual intensity of the sun ( about 500 watts per square meter ) is the regime we seek .\nwe ' ve created a single thin layer of integrated silicon photonics that emulates the lens and sensor of a digital camera , reducing the thickness and cost of digital cameras . it can mimic a regular lens , but can switch from a fish - eye to a telephoto lens instantaneously\u2014with just a simple adjustment in the way the array receives light ,\nhajimiri says .\nin this scheme , each\nsource\nin the array is a passive transmission element with adjustable optical path length ( phase ) and transmission ( amplitude ) . fig . 2 shows a cross section through a few elements . the elements are 0 . 2 microns ( 2000 angstroms ) apart . ( a bacterium could cover five of them . ) each element consists of a phase shifter and an amplitude modulator .\nlenses have a curve that bends the path of incoming light and focuses it onto a piece of film or , in the case of digital cameras , an image sensor . the opa has a large array of light receivers , each of which can individually add a tightly controlled time delay ( or phase shift ) to the light it receives , enabling the camera to selectively look in different directions and focus on different things .\nof course the same principle can be employed over the entire surface area of the building , encompassing hundreds of kilowatts of laser power . our camouflage , decorative lighting system is now a long - range missile defense system , or directional transmitter of interstellar range . ( with a beam divergence less than a millionth of a degree , a stable 100 meter wide array would appear 1 % as bright as the sun at any distance . )\nproducing colored scenes is easy . three versions of each scene would be synthesized in red , green , and blue light ( the three primary colors of human vision ) . the array would cycle through them rapidly , alternating between red , green , and blue lasers . because scenes would tend to split apart into separate colors if you moved your eyes fast , you would want a fast cycle time ( ideally less than a millisecond ) .\nholography is simple and works without a computer , however it has inherent drawbacks . holographic recording produces phase modulation that is too coarse for unambiguous wave reconstruction . when you shine a laser on a hologram you will always get three beams out : the reconstructed object beam , the ( unwanted ) conjugate beam , and the laser beam itself . this happens because of the wide spacing of interference fringes produced by holographic recording . ( the three beams are actually three orders of diffraction . ) phased arrays modulate phase and amplitude at half wavelength intervals . this is close enough to generate only one interference maximum , which contains the reconstructed beam and nothing else .\nunlike the chemical lasers that rely on a single high power source , these phased arrays will coherently combine lower - power electrically driven lasers , such as diode lasers and fiber laser amplifiers . coherently combinable single - mode diode lasers and fiber - based systems can provide overall laser efficiencies greater than 50 percent and 30 percent , respectively , while maintaining near - diffraction - limited beam quality . to produce a weapons - grade system , however , their output power must be increased without introducing additional optical phase noise and modal instability . beam - steering technologies will be pursued to make these arrays conformal with the airframe , to provide rapid retargeting across a large field of regard , and to compensate for the effects of atmospheric turbulence .\nthe new thing about our work is really that we can do this on a tiny , one - millimeter - square silicon chip , and the fact that we can do it very rapidly\u2014rapidly enough to form images , since we phase - shift electronically in two dimensions ,\nsays behrooz abiri , a graduate student in hajimiri ' s group and a coauthor on the paper . so far , the images hajimiri and his team can project with the current version of the chip are somewhat simple\u2014a triangle , a smiley face , or single letters , for example . however , the researchers are currently experimenting with larger chips that include more light - delivering array elements that\u2014like using a larger lens on a camera\u2014can improve the resolution and increase the complexity of the projected images .\nthe year is 2020 . you are standing on a platform at the edge of a thousand foot cliff overlooking the tharsis volcano range on mars . your body casts a long shadow in the light of the setting sun as you scan the horizon for interesting features with your binoculars . walking toward the edge of the precipice , you survey the texture of the rusty red boulders around you . butterflies rise in your stomach as you peer over the cliff edge .\nsixteen hundred miles overhead , phobos , one of the martian moons shines conspicuously . there is a new transport base under construction there . you move toward your telescope to get a better view , when suddenly a doorway materializes out of empty space ! a leg steps through it . it ' s your wife with dinner .\nfigure 1 illustrates the reconstruction principle in two dimensions for a few simple cases . in fig . 1 ( a ) all the sources radiate with the same amplitude and phase . their waves interfere to create a plane wave propagating normal to the surface . this is the type of wave that would be produced by a distant point source . in fig . 1 ( b ) there is a linear variation of phase among the sources down the line . the result is a plane wave propagating at an angle to the surface . by adjusting the amount of phase variation , we can\nsteer\nthis beam in any direction we please . in fig . 1 ( c ) a more complicated phase relationship is used to produce a spherical wave , creating the image of a point source near the surface .\nthe amplitude modulator is simple . a cross polarizer like those in lcd displays should suffice .\na large variety of crystals are known to exhibit the required electrooptic effect ( kaminow 1974 ) . some of these are semiconductors that are the stock in trade of existing microfabrication technology . unfortunately the electrooptic effect in solid crystals is rather weak . even very large electric fields produce very small changes in refractive index . since each phase shifter must be able to retard light passing through it by one full wavelength , a small change in refractive index means a long phase shifter . for solid crystals this length will be on the order of a millimeter , which is probably too long to be practical .\nnematic liquid crystals exhibit an electrooptic effect thousands of times stronger than that found in solids ( kahn 1972 ) . if these crystals can be made with a high refractive index and fast response , then phase shifters one micron long like those in fig . 2 should be possible .\nan interesting alternative has been suggested by jeffrey soreff of ibm ( soreff 1991 ) . rather than relying on electrooptic effects , a crystal with a large fixed birefringence , such as calcite , could be used . the crystal is sandwiched between parallel linear polarizers , and rotated relative to the direction of polarization . the phase - shifting rotation could be accomplished by mechanical rotation of the crystal , or by rotating the polarizer directions . this scheme would also permit micron length phase shifters .\nin all these designs each phase shifter is behaving as a waveguide near cutoff . red light , with a wavelength in free space of 0 . 6 microns , will be the most difficult to deal with . to get through a waveguide less than 0 . 2 microns wide , its wavelength will have to be reduced to less than 0 . 4 microns . this will require a refractive index of at least 1 . 5 in the phase shifting medium .\nholography avoids the computational requirement of arrays with a simple and elegant solution . the scene to be reproduced is illuminated with a laser . a photographic film is placed near the scene to capture reflected light ( the\nobject\nbeam ) . at the same time , a reference beam from the same laser is shone on the film . because they come from the same laser , the object and reference beams are coherent and produce a microscopic interference pattern which is recorded on the film .\na simple solution exists . numerous separate versions of a scene could be synthesized , each assigning a different random phase factor to points in the scene . when presented in rapid succession ( say 20 versions per second ) all interference effects would blur out , creating an effectively incoherent scene . in terms of eliminating laser speckle , this process is equivalent to rapidly altering the microscopic structure of a scene surface .\nfor low resolution reproduction , a\nfly ' s eye\nlattice of one centimeter wide lenses would be used to record multiple views of a scene . a computer would then infer the three dimensional structure of the scene from these views , and proceed with image synthesis by methods already discussed . this system would have adequate resolution for viewing with the unaided eye . higher resolution would require bigger lenses .\ndisplaying still scenery matching your surroundings is one form of invisibility . we could call this passive invisibility . with a view toward very fast and compact computers , an even more audacious possibility exists : active invisibility .\nsuch speculations lie at the limits of foreseeable technology . it is nonetheless amazing that something as fantastic as invisibility could be achieved using known science .\nover the long term , the future of arrays is as limitless as imagination itself . the few applications mentioned here are just a glimpse of their potential . as arthur c . clarke recently said about virtual reality ( rheingold 1991 ) , this technology\nwon ' t merely replace tv . it will eat it alive .\nkaminow , i . p . 1974 , an introduction to electrooptic devices , academic press .\nkahn , f . j . 1972 , electronically tunable birefringence , u . s . patent 3 , 694 , 053 assigned to bell telephone .\ndrexler , k . e . 1986 , engines of creation , anchor press doubleday .\nin 1991 brian wowk was a graduate student in the medical physics program at the university of manitoba in winnipeg , canada . his interests included medical imaging and the medical application of nanoscale technologies , and still do .\nthe opa used in these experiments consisted of three identical clusters of seven tightly packed fiber lasers , each cluster measures only 10 centimeters across . according to joseph mangano , darpa program manager , the agency is planning to scale up the design over the next three years , ultimately transmitting up to 100 kilowatts of power \u2013 levels otherwise difficult to achieve in such a small package .\n\u201cbeyond laser weapons , this technology may also benefit low - power applications such as laser communications and the search for , and identification of , targets . \u201d joseph mangano , darpa pm\nfuture tests aim to prove the opa\u2019s capabilities in even more intense environmental turbulence conditions and at higher powers . such advances may one day offer improved reliability and performance for applications such as aircraft self - defense and ballistic missile defense .\nthe recent excalibur demonstration used an ultra - fast optimization algorithm to effectively \u201cfreeze\u201d the deeply turbulent atmosphere , and then correcting the resulting static optically aberrated atmosphere in sub - milliseconds to maximize the laser irradiance delivered to the target . these experiments validated that the opa could actively correct for even severe atmospheric distortion . the demonstration ran several tens of meters above the ground , where atmospheric effects can be most detrimental for military applications . in addition , these experiments demonstrated that opas might be important for correcting for the effects of boundary layer turbulence around aircraft platforms carrying laser systems .\nthe successful demonstration helps advance excalibur\u2019s goal of a 100 - kilowatt - class laser system in a scalable , ultra - low swap opa configuration compatible with existing weapon system platforms . continued development and testing of excalibur fiber optic laser arrays may one day lead to multi - 100 kilowatt - class high - energy lasers ( hel ) in a package 10 times lighter and more compact than legacy high - power laser systems .\nhigh - energy lasers have the potential to benefit a variety of military missions , particularly as weapons or as high - bandwidth communications devices . however , the massive swap of legacy laser systems limit their use on many military platforms . even if swap limitations can be overcome , turbulence manifested as density fluctuations in the atmosphere increase laser beam size at the target , further limiting laser target irradiance and effectiveness over long distances .\nbrazil signs us $ 5 billion contract for 36 swedish gripen ng fighter . . .\nfinland has selected israel ' s advanced naval attack missile to replace its current mto85m system , a derivative of swedish rbs15 that will reach the end of its life cycle in the 2020s . the new missile will be installed on existing hamina - class missile boats and the new squadron 2020 vessels , the first will be launched in 2019 . according to the finnish mod , the missile will also be usable from vehicular platforms on land and against land targets .\nwrite css or less and hit save . ctrl + space for auto - complete .\nconservatively , holographic television may develop in the 21st century at the same rate that 2d television did in the 20th century . however that pace could accelerate considerably if moore ' s law takes hold for spatial light modulators . as one illustration of the difference time makes , in 1991 i wrote that a single computer would have difficulty generating a large diffraction - limited pao image within the lifetime of universe with non - fft methods . in 2007 , the fastest parallel computer in the world could actually do that calculation in only a few millennia . naive extrapolation would predict large pao displays operating at movie - frame rates by the mid - 21st century .\na silicon chip developed by caltech researchers acts as a lens - free projector\u2014and could one day end up in your cell phone .\nimagine that you are in a meeting with coworkers or at a gathering of friends . you pull out your cell phone to show a presentation or a video on youtube . but you don ' t use the tiny screen ; your phone projects a bright , clear image onto a wall or a big screen . such a technology may be on its way , thanks to a new light - bending silicon chip developed by researchers at caltech .\nthe chip was developed by ali hajimiri , thomas g . myers professor of electrical engineering , and researchers in his laboratory . the results were presented at the optical fiber communication ( ofc ) conference in san francisco on march 10 .\nby changing the relative timing of the waves , you can change the direction of the light beam ,\nsays hajimiri . for example , if 10 people kneeling in line by a swimming pool slap the water at the exact same instant , they will make one big wave that travels directly away from them . but if the 10 separate slaps are staggered\u2014each person hitting the water a half a second after the last\u2014there will still be one big , combined wave , but with the wave bending to travel at an angle , he says .\nas the electronic signal rapidly steers the beam left , right , up , and down , the light acts as a very fast pen , drawing an image made of light on the projection surface . because the direction of the light beam is controlled electronically\u2014not mechanically\u2014it can create a sort of line very quickly . since the light draws many times per second , the eye sees the process as a single image instead of a moving light beam , says hajimiri .\nin their recent experiments , hajimiri and his colleagues have used the silicon chip to project images in infrared light , but additional work with different types of semiconductors will also allow the researchers to expand the tiny projector ' s capabilities into the visible spectrum .\nright now we are using silicon technology , which works better with infrared light . if you want to project visible light , you can take the exact same architecture and do it in what ' s called compound semiconductor iii - v technology ,\nsays firooz aflatouni , another coauthor on the paper , who in january finished his two - year postdoctoral appointment at caltech and joined the university of pennsylvania as an assistant professor .\nsilicon is good because it can be easily integrated into electronics , but these other compound semiconductors could be used to do the same thing .\nin the future , this can be incorporated into a phone , and since there is no need for a lens , you can have a phone that acts as a projector all by itself ,\nhajimiri says . however , although the chip could easily be incorporated into a cell phone , he points out that a tiny projection device can have many applications\u2014including light - based radar systems ( called\nlidar\n) , which are used in positioning , robotics , geographical measurements , and mapmaking . such equipment already exists , but current lidar technology requires complex , bulky , and expensive equipment\u2014equipment that could be streamlined and simplified to a single chip at a much lower cost .\nbut i don ' t want to limit the device to just a few purposes . the beauty of this thing is that these chips are small and can be made at a very low cost\u2014and this opens up lots of interesting possibilities ,\nhe says .\nhajimiri - ali - lensless _ camera - 7094 - news - web . jpg\nwhat the camera does is similar to looking through a thin straw and scanning it across the field of view . we can form an image at an incredibly fast speed by manipulating the light instead of moving a mechanical object ,\nsays graduate student reza fatemi ( ms ' 16 ) , lead author of the osa paper .\nthe applications are endless ,\nsays graduate student behrooz abiri ( ms ' 12 ) , coauthor of the osa paper .\neven in today ' s smartphones , the camera is the component that limits how thin your phone can get . once scaled up , this technology can make lenses and thick cameras obsolete . it may even have implications for astronomy by enabling ultra - light , ultra - thin enormous flat telescopes on the ground or in space .\nthe ability to control all the optical properties of a camera electronically using a paper - thin layer of low - cost silicon photonics without any mechanical movement , lenses , or mirrors , opens a new world of imagers that could look like wallpaper , blinds , or even wearable fabric ,\nsays hajimiri . next , the team will work on scaling up the camera by designing chips that enable much larger receivers with higher resolution and sensitivity .\nthe study is titled\nan 8x8 heterodyne lens - less opa camera .\nthis research was funded by the rothenberg innovation initiative ( ri2 ) , previously known as the caltech innovation initiative ( ci2 ) .\n. such a device can be formed on any surface of interest . we can provide both design and fabrication of antenna from 1 ghz to 32 ghz . for more detailed information , please read the pdf below :\nthis website uses cookies to deliver some of our products and services as well as for analytics and to provide you a more personalized experience . click here to learn more . by continuing to use this site , you agree to our use of cookies . we ' ve also updated our privacy notice . click here to see what ' s new .\nseparate search groups with parentheses and booleans . note the boolean sign must be in upper - case .\nuse quotation marks\naround specific phrases where you want the entire phrase only ."]}
{"id": 56053, "summary": [{"text": "the bill t. jones/arnie zane dance company is an american dance company based out of harlem in new york city .", "topic": 38}, {"text": "founded in 1983 by bill t. jones and arnie zane , the company made its debut performance at the brooklyn academy of music with the world premiere of intuitive momentum with lauded drummer max roach .", "topic": 37}, {"text": "the company has since drawn international acclaim , performing in more than 200 cities in 30 countries .", "topic": 21}, {"text": "in 2011 , the company merged with dance theater workshop to become new york live arts .", "topic": 10}, {"text": "the move was prompted by a need for financial security , with the dance company coming in as the more financially secure organization of the two \u2013 dtw took on a considerable amount of debt in building its doris duke performance center on 19th street , which opened in 2002 .", "topic": 26}, {"text": "jones , on the other hand , has been in search of a permanent venue for his company , and envisions the duke performance center becoming an arts center similar to the 92nd street y.", "topic": 10}], "title": "bill t . jones / arnie zane dance company", "paragraphs": ["bill t . jones / arnie zane company u . s . premiere of a letter to my nephew\nantonio brown and rena butler of the bill t . jones / arnie zane company in jones\u2019 \u201canalogy / dora : tramontane . \u201d\nreview : bill t . jones / arnie zane summons a life during wartime - the new york times\nportland ovations presents bill t . jones / arnie zane dance company on wednesday , february 24 , 2016 at 7 : 30 pm at merrill auditorium , portland .\ndance theater and bill t . jones troupe to merge - the new york times\ni - ling liu and shayla - vie jenkins of the bill t . jones / arnie zane dance company in the west coast premiere of \u201canalogy / dora : tramontane . \u201d\n` last night ' delves into the life of dance ' s bill t . jones\nantonio brown in\nanalogy / dora : tramontane\nby the bill t . jones / arnie zane dance company , which is drawn from the experiences of mr . jones\u2019s mother - in - law .\nto our next . . . .\na letter from bill t . jones and company\nantonio brown of the bill t . jones / arnie zane dance company performs in the west coast premiere of \u201canalogy / dora : tramontane\u201d through sunday , march13 , at yerba buena center for the arts theater .\nhis company , bill t . jones / arnie zane dance company , is no stranger to dance audiences , and jones himself is an open book who has fashioned the raw materials of his life - - his racial and sexual identities and his hiv - positive status - - into potent dance works .\n` last night ' delves into the life of dance ' s bill t . jones - tribunedigital - chicagotribune\nalvin ailey american dance company miami city ballet american ballet theatre momix american repertory ballet netherlands dance theater ballet west pacific northwest ballet bill t . jones / arnie zane dance co . the parsons dance company boston ballet paul taylor dance company colorado ballet pennsylvania ballet complexions pittsburgh ballet theater dance theatre of harlem san francisco ballet hubbard street dance chicago the suzanne farrell ballet louisville ballet oregon ballet theatre the washington ballet twyla tharp mark morris dance company streb new york theatre ballet martha graham dance company new york city ballet kansas city ballet north carolina dance theatre plus broadway , tv and movies\n30 years ago , after meeting at the state university of new york at binghamton ( suny ) , bill t . jones and arnie zane ( 1948 \u2013 1988 ) co - founded the bill t . jones / arnie zane dance company and emerged onto the international scene in 1983 with the world premiere of intuitive momentum at the brooklyn academy of music\u2019s inaugural next wave festival . together , jones and zane redefined the duet form and foreshadowed issues of identity , form and social commentary that would change the face of american dance .\nin an unusual move that may alter the contemporary dance landscape in new york , the boards of dance theater workshop and the bill t . jones / arnie zane dance company voted unanimously wednesday to merge their organizations , forming a combination producing and presenting entity to be called new york live arts .\nlaunching a year of celebrating arnie zane today ! ! come and learn one of arnie ' s most iconic works continuous replay at 4 : 15pm . urltoken\nthe bill t . jones / arnie zane dance company was born out of an 11 - year collaboration between bill t . jones and arnie zane , who passed away in 1988 . during this time , the two dancers redefined the duet form and foreshadowed issues of identity , form , and social commentary that would change the face of american dance . the company has performed worldwide in over 200 cities in 40 countries on every major continent , and is recognized as one of the most innovative and powerful forces in the dance - theater world .\nanalogy / dora : tramontane : oral history dance piece . conceived and directed by bill t . jones . through sunday , march 13 . $ 30 - $ 40 . bill t . jones / arnie zane company at yerba buena center for the arts , 700 howard st . , s . f . ( 415 ) 978 - 2787 . urltoken .\nalvin ailey : d - man in the waters ( part i ) by bill t . jones\nnow in its 30th year , the bill t . jones / arnie zane dance company was born out of an 11 - year collaboration between bill t . jones and arnie zane ( 1948\u20131988 ) . during this time , they redefined the duet form and foreshadowed issues of identity , form and social commentary that would change the face of american dance . today , the nine member company has performed worldwide in over 200 cities in 40 countries on every major continent and is recognized as one of the most innovative and powerful forces in the dance - theater world . in 2011 , the company merged with dance theater workshop to form new york live arts .\nthe creation of new work by the bill t . jones / arnie zane dance company is made possible with generous support from the company\u2019s partners in creation : joe azrack & abigail congdon , anne delaney , eleanor friedman , sandra eskin , ruth & stephen hendel , ellen poss , and jane bovingdon semel & terry semel .\nzane was most comfortable behind a camera , but when jones plunged into dance training and contact improvisation , zane followed . their dancemaking - - an astounding ouevre of contrasts - - is now dance history .\nformed in february 2011 by a merger of dance theater workshop and the bill t . jones / arnie zane dance company , new york live arts is a re - imagining of the legacies of these two extraordinary organizations . new york live arts is located at 219 west 19th street in new york city and is led by bill t . jones as executive artistic director , carla peterson as artistic director , and jean davidson as executive director and ceo . urltoken\nbill t . jones : the dancer , the singer , the cellist . . . and a moment of creative magic\nin 2011 , jones opened a new chapter in his career and the company\u2019s history with the merger of the bill t . jones / arnie zane dance company and the iconic dance theater workshop to form new york live arts , an organization that supports the nation\u2019s dance and movement - based artists through new approaches to producing , presenting and educating and which serves as the home of the bill t . jones / arnie zane dance company . jones was named executive artistic director of the organization , where he works closely with artistic director carla peterson and chief executive officer and executive director jean davidson to expand the cultural footprint of movement - based artists and performance . jones also continues in his role as artistic director of his company , working with associate artistic director janet wong to create new work , reconsider historically significant pieces , and continue to contribute to \u201cthe world of ideas . \u201d\ntoday , march 30 , 2018 , is the 30th anniversary of arnie zane ' s passing . photos by robert longo c . 1984\nvald\u00e9s met jenkins when jenkins was a student at the american dance festival , which is hosted at duke each summer . jenkins wanted to work with vald\u00e9s\u2019 dance company in new york , but very soon after the meeting she was accepted into bill t . jones\u2019 company . vald\u00e9s was very understanding of her decision because she was a previous dancer in jones\u2019 company .\nfrom sept . 13 - 22 , shayla - vie jenkins will be on campus as an artist in residence . jenkins is a new york city based dance artist . from 2005 - 2015 she was a principal dancer with the bill t . jones / arnie zane dance company . during her time there , the company received two ensemble ny dance and performance awards / the bessies . jenkins has taught numerous masterclasses and workshops for the company , and has even restaged some of jones\u2019 most notable works , which is what she will be doing on campus .\nbill t . jones / arnie zane dance company performed at jacob ' s pillow dance festival in 2012 . bill t . jones / arnie zane dance company has performed worldwide in over 200 cities in 30 countries on every major continent . today , the dance company is recognized as one of the most innovative and powerful forces in the contemporary dance world . bill t . jones is a multitalented director and choreographer whose major honors include a macarthur\ngenius\naward , the 2010 kennedy center honors , two tony awards for best choreography , and the 2010 jacob ' s pillow dance award . known as one of the world ' s most intelligent dancemakers , performers , and public speakers , bill t . jones returned to the stage in story / time , an evening - length work inspired by john cage ' s\nindeterminacy\n( 1958 ) . jones narratesd enticing and reflective personal stories while his dance company performed with their signature powerhouse dancing and emotional depth . governed by chance procedure , the company danced to original music by composer ted coffey and 70 one - minute short stories written by jones that range from poignant to playful , humorous and provocative . this program contains adult content . jacob ' s pillow dance is a national historic landmark , home to america ' s longest - running dance festival , and recipient of the prestigious national medal of arts . to learn more about the pillow : urltoken explore more dance videos online at jacob ' s pillow dance interactive : http : / / danceinteractive . jacobspillow . . . .\nlast night on earth\nrecounts in unblushing detail the odyssey of jones and zane and the genesis of jones ' choreographic output and rise on the new york and international dance scenes .\nwhen arnie introduced bill to his parents in queens , mother edith went ballistic and father lon went after his son with a butcher knife .\nnot all dancers and dance creators are as eloquent with words as they are with their bodies . but there have been notable exceptions : agnes de mille , paul taylor and now bill t . jones .\na meditation on the rite of spring ( 2013 ) ( working title ) represents an intriguing and powerful collaboration between two leading american directors and their companies . coinciding with the 100 th anniversary of the premiere of igor stravinsky\u2019s the rite of spring , the bill t . jones / arnie zane dance company and siti company combine forces to explore the impact of this revolutionary piece of music , imagining the consequence of hearing the score played for the very first time . commissioned by carolina performing arts .\ncontinuous replay ( 1977 , 1991 ) is a work that traces arnie zane\u2019s interests in photography and film . originally choreographed by zane in 1977 as a solo titled hand dance and later revised as a group work by bill t . jones in 1991 , continuous replay is based on 45 precise gestures accumulated in space and time . a new score by jerome begin incorporates material from ludwig van beethoven\u2019s string quartet op . 18 no . 1 and string quartet op . 135 .\nthose memories now find theatrical form in \u201canalogy / dora : tramontane , \u201d which the bill t . jones / arnie zane dance company debuted at the alexander kasser theater here on thursday as part of the peak performances series . ms . amelan is mr . jones\u2019s mother - in - law . interviews that he conducted with her provide the work\u2019s text . these words , though , are recited not by ms . amelan and mr . jones but by the company\u2019s nine dancers , passing around the roles as they execute complicated choreography and rearrange a set of portable flats designed by ms . amelan\u2019s son bjorn , the company\u2019s longtime creative director , whom mr . jones recently married .\nandrea sholler , left , will depart , and jean davidson , second from left , carla peterson and bill t . jones will run the new nonprofit arts group .\nbarak ballet is a formidable dance company that was created and fleshed out by artistic director mel . . .\ncandoco dance company will for the first time bring their work to a digital audience through unspoke . . .\nnew york , ny , may 30 , 2012 \u2013 over the past 30 years , multi - talented artist , choreographer , dancer , theater director and writer bill t . jones and his celebrated company of dancers have left an indelible mark on the performing arts landscape and are today one of the most influential and recognizable forces in the dance - theater world . in the 2012 - 2013 season , the bill t . jones / arnie zane dance company celebrates its 30 th anniversary with a tour to 24 cities in the united states and europe ; a highly anticipated world premiere co - production with anne bogart and siti company ; and a new york city season at the joyce theater with the orion string quartet featuring d - man in the waters , a classic work not seen in new york since 2002 .\nhis was a loving family strictly ruled . estella and gus , who eventually had settled with their family in new york , were there for their children . when 19 - year - old bill brought home his lover , arnie zane , estella and gus weren ' t happy , but they grudgingly accepted them as a couple .\nl - e - v dance company derives its name from the hebrew word for heart ( lev ) . ocd love , the company\u2019s latest work , is . . .\na collaboration between dancers bill t . jones and arnie zane more than a decade ago introduced issues of identity , form , and social commentary to american dance . the company today is known as a powerful force in theater . artpower presents the company\u2019s \u201cplay and play : an evening of movement and dance , \u201d which includes two works accompanied by live music , the fluid and athletic \u201cd - man in the waters\u201d and \u201cstory . \u201d $ 9 - $ 43 . mandeville auditorium , uc san diego , 9500 gilman drive , la jolla . ( 858 ) 534 - 8497 or boxoffice . ucsd . edu .\nin its 30 th anniversary season , the company will continue to expand its dynamic education program , led by leah cox . the 2012 - 2013 academic year marks the company\u2019s fourth year in partnership with the bard college dance program , where company teaching artists and live arts guest artists teach an innovative curriculum designed to cultivate the next generation of dancemakers and creative thinkers . during the next academic year , bard students will learn cunningham technique from former cunningham dancers melissa toogood and daniel squire , as well as other approaches to movement from teacher / dancer / choreographer jesse zaritt and former bill t . jones / arnie zane dance company dancers stuart singer and asli bulbul . additionally , students at university and college dance programs throughout the u . s . will reconstruct significant company works for performance . the company also conducts intensive workshops for professional and pre - professional dancers and produces a broad range of discussion events at home and on the road .\nbody against body ( 2011 ) returns to bill t . jones\u2019s roots in the avant - garde with a program that revives and reconsiders the challenging , groundbreaking works that launched jones and the late arnie zane , his partner and collaborator of 17 years . still some of the most significant examples of the postmodern aesthetic , these pieces redefined the duet form and changed the face of american dance . both conceptually and physically rigorous , the works take on new life through the diverse dancers of jones\u2019s company , providing a rare look at the origins of an iconoclastic artistic sensibility . commissioned by the ica / boston .\nfadi khoury ' s fjk dance will preview the company ' s new , groundbreaking multimedia performance and ar . . .\n\u201cjones and collaborators amaze with their scope and with the engaging quality of the multi media woven seamlessly into the work\u201d - the news & observer bill t . jones with associate artistic director , janet wong and his company created the analogy trilogy over the course of four years . it is an . . .\nanalogy trilogy , inspired by w . g . sebald\u2019s the emigrants , was created by bill t . jones , associate artistic director janet wong , and the company , over the course of four years . it combines dance , theater and oral history in an investigation of memory , storytelling and form . performed to live music . . .\ndirector and choreographer bill t . jones \u2013 whose major honors include a macarthur \u201cgenius\u201d award , the kennedy center honors and two tony awards for best choreography \u2013 returns to the stage at the center of an acclaimed new work for his renowned company . inspired by legendary artist and composer john . . .\n\u201cthis season , as the company celebrates 30 years of creative discourse , i am grateful to the artists and audiences who have participated in the vision that arnie zane and i created together in 1982 , \u201d said bill t . jones . \u201csince that time , the company has in some ways become a microcosm of the world that i would like to live in : a diverse group of talented personalities working together . it is fitting that during this milestone year we find ourselves settled in a new artistic home at new york live arts , with ambitious new work in development and on tour . we are wild about the future . \u201d\n' no - one has ever become poor by giving ' - anne frank - my endless love & gratitude -\nto\n- bill t . jones & janet wong -\nfor\nyour : love & light . . .\nthe merger is atypical in pairing a presenting organization with an artist - led dance company . the 45 - year - old dance theater workshop holds more than 110 performances annually and is known for having fostered the early careers of choreographers like mark morris , stephen petronio and mr . jones himself , as well as those of performers like whoopi goldberg and bill irwin .\nzane died of aids in 1988 . jones keeps their company alive . he makes dances from what he knows , he writes , and he knows the pain and exhilaration of living in the moment . and that ' s where he chooses to be , without regrets .\nfounded by choreographer park soon - ho , bereishit is a seoul - based dance company that approaches the korean traditional culture from a contemporary . . .\nthe contemporary dance company black grace , at the spreckels theatre april 8 , celebrates pacific , maori and new zealand culture with choreography that can be lyrical or athletic , with a fusion of hip - hop , samoan fa\u2019ataupati ( slap dance ) and sasa ( seated dance ) . ( courtesy photo )\ncommissioned by carolina performing arts at the university of north carolina at chapel hill as part of \u201cthe rite of spring at one hundred\u201d nine - month centennial festival , bill t . jones and anne bogart will join forces to create a new dance - theater work reflecting on the significance and themes of igor stravinsky\u2019s the rite of spring . in a meditation on the rite of spring ( working title ) , the bill t . jones / arnie zane dance company and siti company will explore the impact of stravinsky\u2019s revolutionary piece of music and imagine the consequence of hearing it played for the very first time . after the world premiere performance at carolina performing arts on january 25 - 26 , the work will tour to the university of maryland in college park , md ( february 8 - 9 ) and suny purchase in purchase , ny ( march 2 ) . later in march , the company will have its new york city season ( march 26 - 31 & april 2 - 7 ) at the joyce theater with two repertory programs featuring music - inspired works accompanied live by the orion string quartet , including two ny premieres and the return of the rarely seen d - man in the waters . the company last appeared at the joyce theater in 2009 with serenade / the proposition .\n\u201cfor me that was very exciting , \u201d vald\u00e9s said , \u201cto think that someone so close to me was working with the company i used to dance with . \u201d\nthe choreography , credited to mr . jones , janet wong and the company , flows with an engaging slipperiness between being illustrative and formally abstract . some images are piercingly specific ; some elegant tableaus could be lifted from many other bill t . jones dances . there\u2019s tenderness and lightness . erick montes chavero plays a cousin of ms . amelan : the mime marcel marceau . antonio brown repeatedly cuts through the bustle with silent dignity .\n\u201cfor me this represents pushing the time forward ,\nsaid andrea woods vald\u00e9s , associate professor of the practice and lead faculty for jenkins ' residency .\nthis work is unfamiliar to me . shayla - vie is the vessel for the bill t . jones legacy . \u201d\nborn in 1952 , the 10th of 12 children who made up the family of gus and estella jones , bill tass jones was fortunate to have several talented siblings and interested teachers who nurtured his hunger for learning and self - discovery .\nspent days out yonder ( 2001 ) is a pure musical exploration , rare in the bill t . jones canon , a meditation on the second movement of mozart\u2019s string quartet no . 23 in f major . the choreography is firmly rooted in jones\u2019s elegant , weighted movement vocabulary , paired with a sublime score performed live by a local string octet .\nbill t . jones , a multi - talented artist , choreographer , dancer , theater director and writer , has received major honors ranging from a 1994 macarthur \u201cgenius\u201d award to kennedy center honors in 2010 . he was inducted into the american academy of arts & sciences in 2009 and named \u201can irreplaceable dance treasure\u201d by the dance heritage coalition in 2000 . his ventures into broadway theater resulted in a 2010 tony award for best choreography in the critically acclaimed\nthe new nonprofit group , which will be housed in dance theater workshop\u2019s building on west 19th street in chelsea , will be led by three people : mr . jones , who will carry the title of executive artistic director ; carla peterson , currently dance theater workshop\u2019s artistic director , who will keep that role ; and jean davidson , the executive director of mr . jones\u2019s company , who will become the chief executive and executive director . dance theater workshop\u2019s executive director , andrea sholler , will depart .\n\u00a9 2018 duke student publishing company , all rights reserved . powered by solutions by the state news .\nthe beginning of a new semester is like a renaissance . the renewal of friendships , the rebirth of school spirit and the resurgence of academics surround the campus . those in the dance department at duke university are capitalizing on this astounding energy and are planning to create a renaissance of their own , in the form of restaging of choreographer bill t . jones\u2019 work entitled\npower / full .\nall flavors of dance are demonstrated this spring , from the youthful and sweet san diego civic ballet , to city ballet ' s spicy \u201ccarmen\u201d to the savory works of malashock dance .\nthis letter to jones\u2019 nephew is a music and dance driven study using movement motifs that reference a troubled life in show business , the sex trade and the hard job of growing up . this is a celebration and meditation on the life of lance t . briggs . composer nick hallett\u2019s score , . . .\nms . peterson said that she expected future seasons to be consistent with those from dance theater workshop\u2019s past , although now she will be doing the artistic programming with mr . jones .\nbut he said he was optimistic . \u201cit certainly hopefully can save the d . t . w . building , \u201d he said .\nin interviews by phone the leaders of both groups expressed hope that the merger would lead to long - term financial stability , while providing a prominent platform for mr . jones\u2019s company and opportunities for other artists .\nbill recounts recent experiences at the spoleto festival in south carolina against the backdrop of recent current events . plus , our five finger programming .\nmr . jones\u2019s company , founded in 1982 , tours nationally and internationally performing his choreography , which has dealt with issues like racism and mortality . ( mr . jones has also worked on broadway in recent years , winning tonys for choreographing \u201cspring awakening\u201d and \u201cfela ! , \u201d a show he also directed . )\nthe new organization\u2019s leadership structure partly reflects the dynamics of the merger , in which mr . jones\u2019s company is coming in as the financially stronger entity . dance theater workshop took on considerable debt to construct its building , which opened in 2002 and includes a 180 - seat theater , administrative offices and rehearsal studios , and it has struggled since then . as part of the deal mr . jones\u2019s company , which has long sought a permanent home , has raised gifts and pledges to pay off the building\u2019s mortgage , which stands at $ 3 million .\nin september , the company will embark on a two - month european tour to germany , italy , france and the netherlands . a u . s . tour will begin in november with stops in memphis , tn ; winston - salem , nc ; st . petersburg , fl ; chattanooga , tn ; st . louis , mo ; chapel hill , nc ; college park , md ; philadelphia , pa ; purchase , ny ; beaver creek , co ; new york , ny ; tempe , az ; and tulsa , ok . touring programs include story / time , which premiered in 2012 and is inspired by john cage\u2019s indeterminacy ; the classical music program featuring new and reconstructed works set to classical music , including d - man in the waters ; body against body , a collection of early works that examine bill t . jones and arnie zane\u2019s roots in the avant - garde ; and the world premiere of a meditation on the rite of spring ( working title ) , a major new work under development in collaboration with anne bogart and siti company .\nthirteen years ago , in 2003 , the choreographer bill t . jones recorded an oral history of his 95 - year - old mother - in - law , a jewish activist and nurse who joined the resistance in german - occupied vichy , france , during world war ii . in an attentive , patient , cumulatively moving transformation of that source material into an 80 - minute work of narrated dance , \u201canalogy / dora : tramontane\u201d received its west coast premiere thursday , march 10 , at the yerba buena center for the arts theater .\nover the past three decades , jones has created more than 140 works for the company , earning significant commissions , awards and recognition along the way . his major honors include a 1994 macarthur \u201cgenius\u201d award and the 2010 kennedy center honors . in 2009 he was inducted into the american academy of arts & sciences and was named \u201can irreplaceable dance treasure\u201d by the dance heritage coalition in 2000 . he and the company have received major commissions from lincoln center festival , peak performances at montclair state university ( nj ) , ravinia festival , walker art center and many other leading institutions . he has also received commissions to create works for companies including alvin ailey american dance theater , boston ballet , lyon opera ballet , berlin opera ballet , and others .\nthe annual dance on the edge occurs during the annual mission federal artwalk . produced by the pgk dance project , the event features more than 20 professional and semi - professional regional dance companies , including flamenco arana , natyapriya dance and sophia isadora circus academy . 11 a . m . to 6 p . m . april 29 - 30 . the stage is at the corner of grape and india streets in little italy . free . ( 619 ) 615 - 1090 or missionfederalartwalk . org .\nkraig patterson was born in trenton , nj . he was inspired to pursue a career in dance after performing in high school musicals . his formal dance education began with a scholarship to princeton ballet school . following further training at juilliard school for the performing arts , where he received his b . f . a . in 1986 , he danced with the mark morris dance group from 1987 until 1999 . kraig has also performed with ohad naharin . neta pulvermacher , and the white oak dance project .\nstory / time ( 2012 ) is inspired by legendary artist and composer john cage\u2019s indeterminacy ( 1958 ) , a work in which cage sat alone on stage reading an unbroken stream of one - minute stories to a small audience . in story / time , bill t . jones reads his own one - minute stories amidst a spellbinding landscape of dance and original music composed and mixed live by collaborator ted coffey . mentored by cage\u2019s modernist approach and governed by chance procedures , this \u201cwondrously original\u201d ( dance magazine ) and \u201cradically engaging\u201d ( the minneapolis star - tribune ) work is an ever - changing score that yields a unique performance each night . the san francisco chronicle called it \u201c\u2026a dance theater rollercoaster with surprises around every corner . \u201d co - commissioned by peak performances at montclair state university ( nj ) and the walker art center .\nvald\u00e9s will act as the rehearsal director after jenkins ' residency ends , taking notes and sending videos to maintain the integrity of the piece . dancers who wish to be involved in the restaging will audition sept . 6 and work throughout the entire semester . only six to 10 advanced dancers will be admitted into the staging . they will rehearse as part of the modern dance repertory studio dance class for credit , but there will be an especially big commitment for the 10 days of jenkins ' residency . during other weeks of the class , the dancers will also view and discuss videos of other jones / zane works .\nmr . jones , 58 , is also starting to think about his legacy . in interviews he and ms . davidson said that one option being considered would be to turn his troupe into more of a repertory company , which would also perform works by other choreographers .\nthe contemporary dance company celebrates pacific , maori and new zealand culture with choreography that can be lyrical or athletic , with a fusion of hip - hop , samoan fa\u2019ataupati ( slap dance ) and sasa ( seated dance ) . la jolla music society presents the internationally acclaimed troupe ' s tour stop in san diego . 8 p . m . april 8 , ( prelude at 7 p . m . ) . spreckels theatre , 121 broadway , downtown . $ 20 - $ 75 . ( 858 ) 459 - 3728 . ljms . org .\n\u201ci\u2019ve known bill for a pretty long time , \u201d she said . \u201cit\u2019s not that we necessarily run in the same circles , but we\u2019re not unknown to each other . \u201d\nset to mendelssohn\u2019s octet in e - flat major for strings , op . 20 , d - man in the waters ( 1989 , revised 1998 ) is jones\u2019s joyful tour de force and was recently reconstructed in full for the first time since 2002 . the new york dance and performance \u201cbessie\u201d award - winning classic is a celebration of life and the resiliency of the human spirit that embodies loss , hope and triumph . the new york times stated , \u201crarely has one seen a dance company throw itself onto the stage with such kinetic exaltation . \u201d\nvald\u00e9s said , \u201cevery time i used to see her perform with the company i would tell her , \u2018i want to be you when i grow up . \u2019\u201d\n\u201ci\u2019m sad about letting it go , \u201d she said of dance theater workshop , \u201cbut i also recognize what the opportunities are going forward . \u201d\nthis is not the first time that duke will be bringing in an outside artist to help educate students . there are regular residencies through the dance program that include all genres of dance , from classical indian to west african to ballet . much of the faculty on campus are linked to present day choreographers and directors , which is one of the many benefits of the dance program here . duke performances also brings artists in for master classes open to duke students and the triangle community . anyone interested can find out more by signing up for the newsletter on the dance program website .\n\u201cit will bring another generation to the duke students and it will give them more exposure to jones\u2019 work , \u201d vald\u00e9s said .\nunity phelan started her dance training in early childhood at princeton ballet school . at the age of 14 , she became a student at school of american ballet . she was an apprentice to new york city ballet for the 2012 - 2013 year , and joined the company the following year . that year , dance magazine featured her as one of the five up and comers in the nycb corps . pointe magazine is about to run an article naming her one of the ten most promising corps dancers in the united states . from here , unity is on her way to the vail international dance festival to work with damian woetzel .\nbill t . jones with associate artistic director janet wong and his company present analogy / dora : tramontane , the first of three new evening - length works from analogy : a trilogy . the trilogy brings into light the different types of war we fight and , in particular , the war within ourselves . analogy / dora : tramontane is based on an oral history jones conducted with 94 - year old dora amelan , a french jewish nurse and social worker . amelan\u2019s harrowing , touching , and inspirational story is broken into approximately 25 episodes that become the basis for choreography and songs . these episodes chronicle her early life in belgium , her mother\u2019s death as the germans were marching into belgium , and her experiences working at an underground jewish organization in vichy france\u2019s internment camps , gurs and rivesaltes . this is a portrait of the ability to persevere and survive .\nearned him a 2006 lucille lortel award . in 2011 , mr . jones was named executive artistic director of new york lives arts .\njones , who recently turned 60 , is one of the most important american artists working today . he is recognized as a striking performer , a prolific creator of post - modern contemporary dance and broadway theater , and a provocative choreographer who fearlessly tackles political and social concerns in his work .\nlike many smaller organizations dance theater workshop has a board that is a mix of patrons and artists , and there have not been consistent expectations about how much each trustee should contribute annually . the leaders of the new entity have agreed to populate the board with those who can make substantial financial contributions . dance theater workshop and mr . jones\u2019s company each will initially bring 11 board members , each of whom will be expected to donate roughly $ 18 , 000 annually . in the first two years , ms . davidson said , the goal is to expand the board to 24 and increase the expected donation level to $ 25 , 000 .\nsean mahoney came to princeton ballet school at age eleven , after two years of study at knecht\u2019s dance academy . he was a member of pbs\u2019s professional training program , and performed in many nutcracker performances and school shows ( including franz to his sister erin\u2019s swanhilda in coppelia ) . in high school , he was an apprentice to american repertory ballet and upon graduation was chosen to be one of the first members of taylor 2 . next , he danced for david parsons company , appeared in the christmas spectacular at radio city music hall , danced with geoffry doig - marx , then returned to arb under grahman lustig\u2019s direction . he has now been a member of the paul taylor dance company since 2004 .\nexactly how those two groups with different missions will mesh remains a question , though some answers will be revealed when new york live arts announces its first season in the spring . the national endowment for the arts has already announced a $ 90 , 000 grant for next year\u2019s presentation season . ms . davidson said mr . jones\u2019s company would continue to tour and would also perform during a two - week season at the 19th street building every other year . ( she said the company had not yet decided when his troupe would first perform . )\nms . peterson was particularly enthusiastic about developing a multiyear residency program for midcareer artists . dance theater workshop currently offers shorter residencies for dance groups . the details of the new residency have yet to be worked out , ms . peterson said , but it will be more substantial and will include both rehearsal space and money for the artists .\nphyllis papa began her dance studies at royal ballet academy and became a charter member of the new princeton regional ballet company when she was just 13 . she was a member and principal dancer of the harkness youth ballet for two years , and then joined american ballet theatre in 1967 . papa was invited to audition for the royal danish ballet , and became the first american to dance in that company and the only foreigner to be offered a lifetime contract . she was a principal ballerina with stars of the american ballet in new york , and eventually became artistic director of the group . miss papa currently directs the atlantic city ballet , where she has choreographed over 30 ballets , and and founded the acbt performing arts academy , its official school .\npower / full\nis a group dance . it will be important for the dancers to form relationships . the piece is set to an abstract , dynamic soundtrack .\nthe musical co - conceived , co - written , directed and choreographed by mr . jones . he also earned a 2007 tony award for best choreography in\nheroism and endurance aren\u2019t always or even often writ large , \u201canalogy\u201d reminds us . they are instead the qualities that emerge when people bond together , when despite the suffering , collective will and combustive bursts of energy and joy are created by a community .\nlove the company , love , love , love them in a very special way , for too many reasons to name . watched them for for over 30 years . let ' s just say they are special , incredibly\neight dances by pasacat , the philippine performing arts company , celebrate traditionally based folk and indigenous culture through various regions and eras of filipino history with its chinese , spanish and asian influences . the hour - long performance \u2014 abbreviated for student groups \u2014 includes colorful costumes , music and an interactive dance session , where participants will learn tinikling , a popular bamboo dance . 9 : 30 and 11 : 30 a . m . may 2 . california center for the arts escondido , center theater , 340 n . escondido blvd . , escondido . $ 4 . ( 800 ) 988 - 4253 or artcenter . org .\ncoming of age during the counterculture 1960s was explosive enough , but jones also found himself in the throes of the civil rights movement and the slow awakening to his sexual orientation .\nbill t . jones with associate artistic director , janet wong and his company created the analogy trilogy over the course of four years . it is an investigation of memory , storytelling and form . one should view the trilogy through relaxation and acuity , as a spectator of a cubist painting might . the series of works show an object spatially , from various perspectives , as well as over time . events are fractured , the fissures filled with fragments of their histories and futures . the choreography , musical composition , storytelling and design elements are folded into a work that resembles origami - reopened , and refolded again . w . g . sebald , author of the celebrated novel , the emigrants , has been known to defy form . he was fearless in blurring the lines between the artistic and the intellectual . in certain circles he is called an inspired antiquarian , sniffing around library shelves , walking around ruins , thinking about thinking , and he was able to make a compelling body of literature out of it . sebald is able to fold intensely autobiographical and biographical information into his narrative and with him as mentor and guide through the trilogy , the company challenges audiences and themselves with this form . jones looks to his company to find their personal relationship to the text , complete with opinions , and folds that into the work , focusing on the development of the ensemble . by tasking the performers to act and sing , as well as dance , the ensemble grows through collaborative work . each performer is an artist , and individual growth is collective growth . working with long - time collaborators robert wierzel ( lighting ) , bjorn amelan ( d\u00e9cor ) , liz prince ( costumes ) and janet wong ( projection ) to weave together story , character , multi - media and song . composer and vocalist nick hallett has set passages of the story to music , and is joined by pianist emily manzo and all the members of the company in the live performance of an original song cycle that partners with their movement , both as soloists and in a ghostly choir . the memory of schubert lieder heard throughout the analogy trilogy resonates through guitars , echoing into a moody , experimental soundscape . for jones and his team , ambros is the end of a path of exploration , a culmination that could in fact be a beginning\u2026 show less\nsarah hay started her dance training at princeton ballet school , and from here , went on to study at school of american ballet and the jacqueline kennedy onassis school of american ballet theatre . she danced with north carolina dance theater , then pennsylvania ballet , before moving to germany to join the dresden semperoper ballet and work with william forsythe . she is the lead in the new tv series flesh and bone , premiering this fall .\nmr . jones said he wanted to create an arts center on the model of the 92nd street y , which would allow him to continue his \u201cparticipation in the world of ideas . \u201d\n\u201cthis is an era that is beset with many problems\u201d for arts groups , mr . jones said . \u201carts organizations have to cooperate and work together , looking for the proverbial new model . \u201d\ncalifornia ballet company dancers assault the stage with explosive new works by associate artistic director jared nelson and six company artists . the audience gets a first look at new , in - your - face choreography . share a beer with the talent after the show . the first beer is on them . 8 p . m . april 28 , 5 : 30 and 8 : 30 p . m . april 29 . park6 , 590 fir st . , san diego . $ 30 - $ 40 . ( 858 ) 560 - 6741 or californiaballet . org .\nnew york city\u2019s cultural commissioner , kate levin , said she thought that the merger would provide not only greater financial stability to the two organizations but also artistic opportunities , by combining ms . peterson\u2019s and mr . jones\u2019s visions .\njones has long been revered for his highly collaborative , interdisciplinary process , having worked over the years with such notable artists as keith haring , cassandra wilson , orion string quartet , the chamber society of lincoln center , fred hersch , jenny holzer , robert longo , julius hemphill , toni morrison , max roach , jessye norman , and daniel bernard roumain , among others . his current collaboration with director anne bogart and siti company on a meditation on the rite of spring ( working title ) for january 2013 is a continuation of this shared creative practice .\nin addition to his intriguing collaborations and work for his company , jones has won international renown for his work on broadway . he earned two tony awards for best choreography \u2013 one in 2010 for the critically acclaimed fela ! , the musical he co - conceived , co - wrote , directed and choreographed , receiving 11 tony award nominations overall , and another in 2007 for spring awakening . he won an obie award for spring awakening\u2019s 2006 off - broadway run and a 2006 lucille lortel award for his choreography of the off - broadway production of the seven .\nthe book itself grew out of a series of interviews conducted by freelance writer peggy gillespie for an article in the boston globe sunday magazine . the voice of\nlast night\nis definitely jones ' : proud , defiant , honest .\nnew york live arts strives to create a robust framework in support of the nation\u2019s dance and movement - based artists through new approaches to producing , presenting and educating . in addition to our deep commitment to individual artists at all stages of their careers , we strive to create rich , meaningful experiences for our audiences by engaging them in ways that are intimate and thought - provoking . with our audience , we seek to become a place for dance that is vital to the fabric of social and cultural life in new york , the united states and beyond .\nperformed with live musicians * , play and play : an evening of movement and music applies jones\u2019s inventive choreography to some of the most important western musical works of our time . featuring compositions by beethoven , mendelssohn , mozart , ravel or schubert this program highlights the joy of musicians and dancers working together . program . . .\nartistic director jean isaacs curates 10 evenings of dance that showcase modern works hosted by san diego dance theater and performed by a variety of notable choreographers . a duet by erica buechner and lara segura on april 12 explores the female perspective and gender roles . \u201crequiem for an ocean , \u201d choreographed by isaacs , addresses climate change on april 23 . 7 : 30 p . m . april 12 - 21 , 5 : 30 and 7 : 30 p . m . april 22 , 7 : 30 p . m . april 23 . no shows scheduled april 16 - 18 . white box space , 2590 truxtun road , studio 205 , point loma . $ 20 per show , $ 120 festival pass . ( 619 ) 225 - 1803 or sandiegodancetheater . org .\nmichael m . kaiser , president of the kennedy center in washington and an adviser to many performing arts groups , spoke to the board of dance theater workshop when it was considering the merger . in an interview this week he said he thought that the union made sense , but that it was important for everyone to be on the same page , particularly about how to handle possible financial challenges :\nperhaps the most striking part of the new organization\u2019s name , chosen with the help of a branding firm , is that it does not include the word \u201cdance . \u201d while ms . peterson said there had not been any decision to avoid the word , she and ms . davidson added that they had talked about ways to expand the organization\u2019s commitment to \u201cmovement - based\u201d or \u201cbody - based\u201d art , by including things that could fall under the heading of visual art as well .\nlike dora herself , much of the dance grammar and language of \u201canalogy\u201d is simple and straightforward . the clarity allows her own family\u2019s episodes of separation and loss to play off against the larger canvas to telling effect . one of the most affecting scenes is one of the quietest , when dora\u2019s younger sister is in the hospital after a botched operation . her bowed head and plaintive , futilely extended arms are heartbreaking , all the more so as one tiny emblem of the engulfing misery around her .\nfrom beginning to end , the piece embodies that conviction . an eloquent nine - member ensemble cast , clad in trousers and jerseys in a muted color palette , shares equally the spoken and choreographic tasks . at various times , with fixed or handheld mikes , dancers speak jones\u2019 and dora\u2019s oral history lines . in repeated feats of communal ingenuity , they use simple geometric panels to build bedrooms and bunkers , inviting doorways and bomb sites .\nnow , in\nlast night on earth ,\njones takes us for the full autobiographical exploration , from his childhood in a southern family of migrant field workers to college in the north to his coming to terms with his homosexuality and finding himself as a dancer . he ' s come a long way from his high school sophomore drama class triumph as marcellus in\nthe music man\nto his current position as controversial dancemaker and arts statesman .\nraised in princeton , nj , ms . neuwirth began her dance training at age five at princeton ballet school . known for her work in both television and on stage , the actor / singer / dancer bebe neuwirth has been awarded two emmy\u2019s for her portrayal of dr . lilith crane on cheers , 2 tony awards for her roles in chicago and sweet charity , and the astaire award for best female dancer for her role in chicago . she appeared in the 2009 remake of fame and will be appearing as morticia addams in the addams family musical on broadway ."]}
{"id": 56058, "summary": [{"text": "irb infrastructure developers ltd is an indian highway construction company headquartered in mumbai .", "topic": 19}, {"text": "it is part of the irb group .", "topic": 27}, {"text": "irb infrastructure , which executed the country 's first build-operate-transfer ( bot ) road project , is one of the largest operators of such ventures .", "topic": 19}, {"text": "currently it has about 3404.40 lane km operational and about 2330.4 lane km under development .", "topic": 13}, {"text": "among its notable projects are the mumbai pune expressway and the ahmedabad vadodara expressway in 2012 , irb acquired tamil nadu based bot road builder mvr infrastructure and tollways for \u20b9 1.30 billion .", "topic": 19}], "title": "irb infrastructure", "paragraphs": ["buy irb infrastructure developers with a target rs 261 . 0 - - siddharth bhamre\nirb infrastructure owner virendra mahiskar has india ' s prime bot projects worth capital is rs . 6 , 150 , 000 , 100 . irb infrastructure ltd is an indian highway construction company . irb infrastructure grows 3 % from the toll roads .\nvirendra mhaiskar , irb infrastructure owner looks to capitalize the whole framework of business .\nat its board meeting held on monday , irb infrastructure developers ( irb ) has approved adding another road project to the company - promoted infrastructure investment trust ( invit ) .\nroad developer irb infrastructure developers ltd has won a rs 10 , 050 - crore . . .\nthe company history page lists out the major events in chronological order for irb infrastructure developers ltd .\nmumbai : roads developer irb infrastructure developers ltd on tuesday said it plans to raise rs5 , 035 crore from listing of its infrastructure investment trust ( invit ) , irb invit fund , to unlock value from certain operational assets .\nirb infrastructure\u2019s spv achieves financial closure for rs 2 , 088 - crore highway project on rajasthan - gujarat border .\nirb infrastructure developers ltd . is a widely known and trusted name in the construction and infrastructure sector . the company was incorporated to fund the capital requirements of the irb group initiatives in the infrastructure sector . since its inception , the company has attained commendable success and established benchmarks of excellence in its sector . it undertakes development of various infrastructure projects in the road sector through several special purpose vehicles . about irb :\nirb infrastructure has transferred 100 % ownership in six of its operational road projects spanning 700km under the invit . photo : hindustan times\nirb infrastructure , on wednesday , said it acquired 100 per cent stake in road bot ( build - operate - transfer ) firm mvr infrastructure and tollways in tamil nadu for about rs . 130 crore .\nthe six project entities that form part of the initial portfolio of the invit have been transferred from the bot assets . the projects comprises of idaa infrastructure pvt ltd , irb surat - dahisar tollway private ltd , irb talegaon amravati tollway pvt ltd , irb jaipur deoli tollway pvt ltd , irb tumkur chitradurga tollway pvt ltd and m . v . r infrastructure and tollways pvt ltd .\nirb infrastructure developers ltd . was incorporated to fund the capital requirements of the irb group initiatives in the infrastructure sector . the company undertakes development of various infrastructure projects in the road sector through several special purpose vehicles . ( businesses of holding co . and its subsidiaries will be implemented under superintendence , direction and control of the board of holding company , with the objective of maximizing value for all stakeholders . )\nother awardees at the event included irb infrastructure , tata projects , itd cementations , jusco ltd , il & fs , reliance infrastructure , caterpillar cargo , et al . the lifetime achievement award went to dr . gvk reddy , founder chairman and md , gvk group .\ngadkari dismissed the allegations as \u201ccompletely false\u201d and said the ministry followed a transparent e - tender system . he also denied that his son was a director in irb infrastructure developers .\nirb infrastructure developers ltd . , incorporated in the year 1998 , is a mid cap company ( having a market cap of rs 7443 . 71 crore ) operating in construction sector .\nirb has received rs 1 , 700 crore as consideration from the invit and irb continues to hold 15 per cent of the unit capital of the invit .\nthe organizing committee and jury of the epc world group unanimously recognized adani institute of infrastructure management ( aiim ) with industry honor for its academic contribution in the infrastructure and construction sector as \u201cemerging institute for infrastructure management\u201d in special achievements category during the 6th edition of epc world awards at the ashok hotel , new delhi .\nirb infra closes below 150 - day moving average of 235 . 21 today .\nirb infra closes above 150 - day moving average of 235 . 41 today .\nirb infra closes above 200 - day moving average of 230 . 21 today .\nvirendra mhaiskar is the owner of irb infrastructure which is a public incorporated on 27 july 1998 . the company along with its subsidiaries is engaged in the construction , development and maintenance of road .\njamshedpur , jan . 23 : at the 6th epc world awards , in the infrastructure category , jusco got an award for outstanding contribution in urban infrastructure for water supply and recycle & reuse of treated sewage project at jamshedpur .\nincorporated in the year 1998 , irb infrastructure developers ltd is india\u2019s leading and one of the largest private roads and highways infrastructure developers in build - operate - transfer ( bot ) space . the company carries out engineering , procurement , construction ( epc ) as well as operations and maintenance activities in - house .\ntoll road firm irb infrastructure developers has received a contract worth rs 2 , 100 crore from the national highway authority of india ( nhai ) for a six - lane project in rajasthan and gujarat .\naccording to pti , gadkari dismissed the allegations as \u201ccompletely false\u201d and said the ministry followed a transparent e - tender system . he also denied that his son was a director in irb infrastructure developers .\nthe advantage of invit \u2013 given the challenging phase of infrastructure , invits provide a suitable structure for financing or refinancing of infrastructure projects in the country . invits are designed to attract low - cost , long term capital and the underlying focus is to reduce the funding pressure on the banking system as well as generating fresh equity capital for infrastructure projects .\nlong positions - - - techm , irb , tataglobal , biocon . 3 days .\nirb infrastructure developers ltd . office no . 11th floor / 1101 , hiranandani knowledge park , technology street , hill side avenue , opp . hiranandani hospital , powai , mumbai \u2013 400 076 cin : l65910mh1998plc115967\nmumbai : irb infrastructure developers ltd , which recently won the bid to build south asia\u2019s longest tunnel road in jammu and kashmir , said on tuesday the government has cancelled the award without mentioning any reason .\nirb infrastructure developers ltd . on wednesday said its special purpose vehicle ( spv ) , udaipur tollways , has achieved financial closure for rs 2 , 088 - crore highway project on rajasthan - gujarat border .\nwe are a leading epc company , offering end - to - end solutions in infrastructure , transportation and industrial projects .\ninvestors with a long - term perspective can buy the stock of leading road developer irb infrastructure developers . the company\u2019s order book has been growing at a healthy pace and earnings growth has revived in recent times .\nawards and achievements irb infrastructure developers limited , an integrated infrastructure construction and development company in india has been conferred with the cnbc tv 18 essar steel infrastructure excellence award in the highways & flyovers category . it is the second consecutive year that the company has been honored with this award . mr . virendra d . mhaiskar , chairman & managing director of irb , bagged the \u201cyoung turk of the year\u201d award at the 6th edition of cnbctv18 india business leader awards presented by honorable finance minister , shri pranab mukherjee on 11th december 2010 at mumbai .\nirb approved selling 100 per cent equity stake in irb pathankot amritsar toll road pvt ltd \u2014 a special purpose vehicle ( spv ) managing the pathankot - amritsar section of nh - 15 in punjab to irb invit fund , which already has six road assets listed under it .\nirb infrastructure developers ltd . key products / revenue segments include contract revenue which contributed rs 3412 . 54 crore to sales value ( 100 . 00 % of total sales ) for the year ending 31 - mar - 2017 .\nthree days after toi exposed the controversial dealings of bjp president nitin gadkari , eyebrows are being raised over the exponential growth of ideal road builders ( irb ) , an infrastructure company set up by virendra d mhaiskar in 1977 .\nexcept the invit assets , irb has reported toll collection for all of its projects . the toll revenue of irb has been impacted by gst resulting in overall traffic growth of 4 per cent for the portfolio excluding the invit assets . the impact of gst on irb infrastructure developer has reflected from the second half of the month of june 2018 and may persist till the second quarter of fiscal 2018 , resulting in muted toll growth .\n\u201cit\u2019s certainly a loss of opportunity , \u201d virendra mhaiskar , managing director at irb infrastructure said over phone . \u201cit\u2019s negative in terms of order book but not in terms of financial impact because there was no investment made so far . \u201d\ninvits raise funds from a large number of investors and directly invest in infrastructure projects or through a special purpose vehicle . this long - term investment instrument aids the developers of infrastructure assets to monetise their assets by pooling multiple projects under a single entity within a trust structure .\nudaipur tollway pvt . ltd . , a special purpose vehicle ( spv ) of irb . . .\nthe awards committee received nominations from over 250 companies for various categories , including giants of the infrastructure sector like bhel , bsnl , coal india ltd , tata group , adani group , reliance adag group , jcb , gvk group , gmr group , il & fs transportation networks ltd , sadbhav group , irb infrastructure developers ltd , ashoka buildcon ltd , jsw cement ltd and industry stalwarts .\nudaipur tollway pvt . ltd . , a special purpose vehicle ( spv ) , has successfully achieved financial closure for its rajasthan - gujarat border six - laning bot ( build , operate , transfer ) project , irb infrastructure said in a bse filing .\nirb infra q4 pat seen up 12 . 6 % yoy to rs 233 . 3 cr : icici direct\nirb infra bagged the project last year by offering a premium of rs 163 . 80 crore to nhai .\nbajaj consultants , based on the information provided by irb , prepared the business plan and future cashflow estimates for the promoter \u2013 ie , irb infrastructure developers ltd - on a consolidated level to estimate if irb could meet its commitment through its internal accruals . the estimates were prepared commencing from fy 2012 to fy 2021 , which covers the base year , the initial construction period of three years and the first six years of operation during which promoter funding is needed to cover negative cashflows . the projections to the comfort of the lenders showed that irb could comfortably meet its commitments for the construction and operational periods .\noverseas infrastructure alliance ( india ) pvt . ltd . conferred the prestigious ' outstanding contribution in overseas infra project ' award at the 6th epc world awards 2017\nan invit is mutual fund like institution that owns and manages income - generating infrastructure projects . it pools small sums of money from large number of investors and allows them to directly invest in infrastructure projects such as roads and power , and returns a portion of the income after deducting the expenses to the investors .\nthe 6th epc world awards committee received nominations from over 250 companies , including giants of the infrastructure sector like bhel , bsnl , coal india ltd , tata group ( tata projects , tata steel , jusco ) , adani group , reliance adag group , jcb , gvk group , gmr group , il & fs transportation networks ltd , sadbhav group , irb infrastructure developers ltd , ashoka buildcon ltd , jsw cement ltd and industry stalwarts .\nthe congress on monday alleged corruption in a rs 10 , 500 - crore contract awarded by ministry of road transport and highways , headed by nitin gadkari , to irb infrastructure developers ltd for construction of zojila pass tunnel project in jammu and kashmir , a charge the minister denied .\nduring may 2017 , the road infra - major launched and listed india\u2019s first ever infrastructure investment trust ( invit ) . the company raised rs 5 , 035 crore through an initial public offering ( ipo ) of its invit . the company shall use about two - thirds , or up to rs 3 , 300 crore of the funds raised to repay the underlying debt associated and the balance will go the parent and sponsor irb infrastructure developer .\neven after the rfq was again invited , only a single bid emerged . accordingly , wider participation was called . when the bid submission day was over in november 2015 , only one bidder participated . subsequently , bids were reinvited . irb infrastructure developers submitted the bid in december 2015 .\nevent : overseas infrastructure alliance ( india ) pvt . ltd . conferred the prestigious ' outstanding contribution in overseas infra project ' award at the 6th epc world awards 2017\nnse cash : buy irb nse cash above 229 tgt 231 . 3 , 233 . 6 , 236 sl 227 . 2\nstock exchange of india , following reports in a section of the media . on the relationship between irb and gadkari , mhaiskar submitted that since irb infrastructure developers and its subsidiaries did not have any business relationship , past or present with gadkari , there was no question of any conflict of interest . on his investment in firms controlled by gadkari , mhaiskar said that irb made an investment of rs 1 . 85 crore in equity shares of ppsl mainly for good returns\u2014besides , at the time of the investment , gadkari was not the public works minister .\nbuy irb on cmp for target 217 plus . . . . . join telegram from below link for free tips . . urltoken\nirb infrastructure developers ltd has achieved financial close with a debt tie - up of rs33bn for its rs48 . 8bn bot project of six - laning the ahmedabad vadodara section of nh8 and the improvement to the existing ahmedabad vadodara expressway . by rohin agarwal and nikhil maniar , senior associates , bajaj consultants pvt ltd .\nthese changes relate to pawar ' s shareholdings in two controversial firms in maharashtra - - mumbai - based irb infrastructure developers ltd and pune - based panchshil hotels pvt ltd , part of the panchshil group of companies which has been in the spotlight for its partnerships with the 2g spectrum scam - tainted db realty .\nnse cash : sell irb nse cash below 218 . 5 tgt 216 . 2 , 213 . 9 , 211 sl 220 . 2\nirb infrastructure was the first road developer in india to launch an invit in may this year . the invit\u2019s ipo that got oversubscribed 8 . 7 times raised \u20b95 , 035 crore . taking to the invit route could help the company reduce its debt equity ratio to approximately 1 . 8 : 1 from 3 : 1 .\n\u201cwith the new pathankot asset , it will get reduced further , \u201d sudhir hoshing , joint managing director , irb infrastructure , told businessline . he added that the invit has the capacity to double in size , allowing the promoter company to further reduce debt as well as fund new projects . although irb invit fund has been trading below the issue price of \u20b9102 a share since it got listed , the stock has been picking up slowly since the beginning of july . irb invit fund\u2019s board will meet on wednesday to consider the new acquisition as well as declaration of the first dividend distribution for fy18 .\noverseas infrastructure alliance ( india ) pvt . ltd . was conferred with the prestigious ' outstanding contribution in overseas infra project ' award at the 6th epc world awards 2017 in new delhi . the annual epc world awards , one of the most reputed award in its space , acknowledges the achievements of companies and individuals across the infrastructure , construction and real estate sectors in india .\nthe transaction is subject to approvals from concerned authorities . \u201cif everything goes well , we expect to complete the transaction probably by end of next quarter , \u201d virendra mhaiskar , chairman & managing director of irb infrastructure developers said . mhaiskar was re - appointed as chairman & md for a term of five years with effect from september 7 .\n\u201cthis is the first time that any company has acquired a road bot company . going forward , we will continue to look at such opportunities , \u201d irb infrastructure chief financial officer anil yadav told pti here . \u201cat present , there are almost 40 - 50 road bot projects up for sale . we are looking at all opportunities for growth . \u201d\nirb have successfully executed numerous bot projects in roads and highways sector , including augmentation of the national highways and sections of the golden quadrilateral . irb developed the nation\u2019s first ever bot project ( thane bhiwandi bypass ) . irb group have one of the largest bot portfolios ( operational projects and projects under construction ) in the country with a total length of around 10 , 036 lane kms . they have a share of 13 . 17 % in the golden quadrilateral .\nirb said it will use about rs3 , 300 crore of proceeds to repay underlying debt associated with the assets and the balance to pay back sponsor debt .\nit also mentioned irb ' s construction order book to stand to around rs . 10 , 000 crore , which would be executed in the next four years .\nvirendra , on forbes india\u2019s list of 100 richest indians , is chairman of irb infrastructure , a company that has slowly made its mark as a developer of integrated bot road projects . the younger brother jayant is managing director of mep toll road ltd , where dad dattatray is chairman and chief mentor . the privately - held mep toll is focused on toll collection ( toll - plazas ) and maintenance of roads . his most high - profile contract ( with maharashtra state road development corporation ) is to toll mumbai\u2019s five entry points and maintain 28 flyovers and allied infrastructure , for the next 14 years .\nthe epc world awards are presented annually by epc world media group in association with zee business channel as media partner . the awards acknowledge the achievements of companies and individuals across the infrastructure , construction and real estate sectors .\nthe construction ( epc ) business on standalone basis is valued at rs 125 per share or 4 times its expected earnings of enterprise value - to - ebitda . this is 50 per cent discount to peers as irb largely executes captive bot orders and in an event of slowdown in bot project awards , irb may get negatively impacted .\non the other hand , irb\u2019s second - largest tollway , ahmedabad \u2013vadodara project is facing traffic diversion to completing state highway and irb has sought relief from nhai . consequently , the company has filed a claim with government agencies for rs 170 crore as compensation from dec - 15 onwards and has asked nhai to take up issue with gujarat state government .\nthe core strength of irb lies in its ability to execute bot road and highway projects , including sections of the golden quadrilateral and the national highways . mumbai - based , irb developed india\u2019s first ever bot project : thane - bhivandi bypass and has one of the largest bot portfolios including both operational projects and projects under construction in the country with a total length of around 12000 lane kilometers . at present , under the bot division , irb is operating and maintaining highways with length of more than 8000 lane kms across india .\naddressing reporters at the congress headquarters , singh claimed gadkari had close links to the mhaiskar family , promoters of irb group . \u201cin the past , they have invested crores in companies of gadkari family and nikhil nitin gadkari , son of nitin gadkari , was shareholder and promoter director in ideal energy projects ltd of irb group , \u201d he wrote in his letter to the pm .\nduring the first quarter , the epc business of irb witnessed 45 per cent revenue growth on year on year basis . this robust growth is led by strong execution in five under construction projects .\nthe award was presented to mr . chander shekher gupta , advisor \u2013 sales and marketing , overseas infrastructure alliance ( india ) pvt . ltd . by dr . mahendra nath pandey , union minister of state for human resources development and shri udit raj , member of parliament , in the presence of shri pratip chaudhuri , former chairman , state bank of india and shri tejasvi sharma , md and editor in chief , epc world media group at a glittering award ceremony attended by the who ' s who of the infrastructure industry .\nthe cbi , which is investigating the murder of rti activist satish shetty , carried out searches at the offices of irb infrastructure developers ltd , which has recently also been dragged into the controversy surrounding bjp president nitin gadkari . shetty , who was killed in january 2010 , had registered a complaint with pune ' s crime branch in his attempt to expose a land scam involving irb chairman virendra mhaiskar . while cbi officials remained tight - lipped about the searches on friday , sources said that various teams of the agency had swooped down on at least four of irb ' s offices in pune . shetty was killed on january 13 , 2010 outside his house in talegaon in pune . in 2009 , he had informed the pune police that mhaiskar had threatened him and his life was in danger . he had sought police protection too . the bombay high court had handed over the case to the cbi in october 2011 . shetty was working on documents supposedly to expose irb and its subsidiary companies that had staked claim to ownership of government land on the basis of fake documents that were approved by conniving bureaucrats . recently , the irb group was also mentioned in the gadkari controversy for huge unsecured loans it has doled out to gadkari ' s purti sugar and power ltd . activists allege that in return for these\nloans\n, irb was awarded plump contracts by the maharashtra government due to the influence of gadkari as a pwd minister .\nthis should continue , given the strong thrust to road projects by the government and the national highways authority of india ( nhai ) through key policy changes . irb as a major developer should benefit .\nchairman & managing director of irb mr . virendra d . mhaiskar , is the chairman and managing director of the company . he holds a diploma in civil engineering from shriram polytechnic , navi mumbai . as a civil engineer , he has hands on experience of more than 25 years in the construction and infrastructure industry to his credit . he is responsible for developing new business , executing road construction and bot projects . he is providing overall vision and strategy to the company .\nthe major pain point for ahmedabad bot is rs 800 crore sub debt from irb , towards cash shortfall . irb is facing loss in traffic with competing stretch being upgraded by gujarat state . the company has raised the issue with national highways authority of india ( nhai ) and wants the authority to take up the issue under \u2018state support agreement\u2019 . the resolution for same is expected over next few quarters .\nirb infra shares rose 3 . 16 % to close at rs254 . 60 on the bse tuesday , while the benchmark sensex rose 0 . 97 % to close at 29 , 943 . 24 points .\non 4 january , irb won the bid for an all - weather zoji la pass tunnel road , which was to connect srinagar to ladakh region that remains cut off during winters . at an estimated cost of\nshri virendra d . mhaiskar , chairman & managing director of irb , was chosen as the \u201cyoung turk of the year\u201d at the 6th edition of cnbctv18 india business leader awards on 11th december 2010 at mumbai .\nfor the clearance of ethical issues in research related to animal and human subjects , cpcsea approved institutional animal ethical committee ( iaec ) and rdt hospital supported institution review board ( irb ) , have been established .\ndr . diptiranjan mahapatra , head \u2013 academics , aiim was invited to speak at the event on \u201cinfrastructure outlook for 2017\u201d . he elaborated , \u201cwhile 2016 saw most of the policy interventions \u2013 hybrid annuity model , tot ( toll - operate - transfer ) , rera bill , larr 2013 , reits , invits , major port bill , revenue sharing in oil & gas , etc . \u2013 either in place or soon to be , 2017 should bring fruition to all these initiatives . eventually , what government has been and should be trying to do is to own the implementation risk i . e . the \u2018build\u2019 part and invite the private sector especially the infrastructure - focused funds and pension funds to do the manage part . additionally , the infrastructure sector should expect disruptions , especially in the epc space\u201d . his speech was well received by the dignitaries and delegates in attendance .\nthe six operational assets have a proven track record of revenue and have shown a cagr ( compounded annual growth rate ) of 11 . 4 % , said virendra mhaiskar , chairman and managing director of irb infra .\nirb is among the big boys in the road sector in the country . its portfolio of 21 bot projects ( 14 operational , six in construction phase and one won recently ) is among the largest in the country .\nshri suresh prabhu ( hon\u2019ble minister of railways ) and dr . narendra nath pandey ( hon\u2019ble minister of state for human resource development : mos \u2013 hrd ) were chief guests at the event . dr . pandey , during felicitation ceremony , appreciated the efforts of the infrastructure industry towards nation - building .\nirb has indicated it will be agnostic towards the type of contracts it will bid for , whether bot toll , bot annuity or ham , as long as it gets a competitive 18 per cent plus return on its investment .\nirb contributions for the betterment of society a model irb primary school is being run by the company or the children of the village maalion ka jhopra at tonk district in rajasthan , where 271 children are being provided free education including uniforms and books . the company has also succeeded in encouraging girl children of the area for education . in a traditional and backward rural area of rajasthan , where educating a girl child is frowned upon , irb\u2019s school has the distinction of having more girl students ( 141 ) than boys ( 130 ) students . the company is replicating the same model and starting a school in the pathankot district of punjab , near the amritsar - pathankot bot project .\nfor the nine months ending december 2015 , irb\u2019s consolidated revenue grew 25 per cent year - on - year while profit grew 20 per cent . this is a strong revival from the performance in the period between 2013 and 2015 .\nwe , at irb , have been fully committed ourselves for growth of the organization ; the society and above all the nation . our projects , initiatives taken for the betterment of society , have portrayed our hard work and commitment .\ngiven its track record of winning bot contracts and executing them well , the company can be reasonably expected to get a fair share of the upcoming projects over the next few years . the recent big win of the \u20b910 , 000 crore plus zozila pass project in jammu and kashmir \u2014 irb\u2019s first bot annuity contract \u2014 lends confidence . with this , irb\u2019s order book stands at \u20b917 , 320 crore \u2014 at 4 . 5 times 2014 - 15 revenue \u2014 that provides good construction earnings visibility .\nin a stock exchange filing after market hours , irb said that it has received communication from the ministry \u201cthat they have decided to cancel the bid process for the project and cancelled the said loa ( letter of award ) without assigning any reasons\u201d .\naccording to sources , national highways and infrastructure development corporation ( nhidcl ) had invited tenders for the zojila tunnel project , under the engineering , procurement and construction ( epc ) mode , for constructing a road between srinagar and leh - ladakh , which is covered in snow for most of the year , hence making the project strategically significant .\nirb\u2019s net debt - to - equity ratio is about 2 . 7 times as of december 2015 and interest cover was around 1 . 6 times . this is not too high considering the dynamics of the business and the high leverage of many peers .\nthe total debt of rs33bn was structured by bajaj consultants pvt ltd , which was the sole financial adviser for this transaction . this is the largest debt syndicated so far for a toll - based bot highway project in india . the scope and the structure of the deal present a vital insight into the emerging trends in the indian infrastructure space .\nthe concession awarded to the company is for a period of 25 years , which includes a construction period of three years . the section of nh8 between ahmedabad and vadodara is currently a two - lane facility . expressway ne1 is a four - lane facility that is already being tolled by nhai through tolling agencies . the tolling on ne1 would be taken over by irb from the appointed date , ie , immediately on takeover of the highway by irb , while that on nh8 would commence after the construction period of three years .\n\u201cthere could be a knee - jerk reaction to the stock but there is no downside to the announcement , \u201d said a domestic brokerage analyst , asking not to be named as he is not authorized to speak to reporters . irb infra had a consolidated debt of\nwhen irb infra went public in 2008 , dattatray and jayant mhaiskar got about 20 % in the company . irb was able to raise around rs 1 , 000 crore in what were the heydays for indian infrastructure companies . over the past four years , both have been offloading their stakes , and their share is now down to less than 2 % . over this period , virendra mhaiskar has been trying , quite unsuccessfully as it turns out , to dissociate from his brother . in repeated statements made to the media since 2009 , he has said that mep toll road is not a part of irb . but many still confuse the two entities . both , for instance , came under fire from raj thackeray ' s mns ( maharashtra navanirman sena ) in july this year , for not maintaining roads well , despite the toll collection being well above all estimates . mns workers had blockaded roads being tolled by both brothers . bankers lending to infra companies say they too were confused about the two in the initial period after the separation . differentiation between the two is now marked , and lenders have different risk perceptions of the two groups , they say .\nafter the transfer of six projects to irb invit , the company has substantially reduced its debt - to - equity to 1 . 8 : 1 as against 3 : 1 before the launch of invit . this would lead to up gradation of credit rating for the mumbai based developer .\nthere was extensive media coverage and industry news reports that road projects were being bid very aggressively , with developers offering high premiums to nhai . it was more pronounced for this project as irb bid a premium of rs3 . 09bn payable to nhai from the first year of the concession period against\nirb saw a brief cooling period after the shiv sena - bjp government was voted out but it ricocheted back into the mainstream after gadkari was appointed advisor of the prime minister\u2019s rural road development plan . the company then bagged major contracts not only in maharashtra but in bjp - ruled gujarat .\nthe invit trust for irb constitutes six operational road assets valued at rs 5 , 920 crore . the trust has 100 per cent ownership of these six completed toll - roads assets aggregating to approx . 4000 lane kms across the states of maharashtra , gujarat , rajasthan , karnataka and tamil nadu .\nthe two forms of invits that have been allowed are : one , in which investments are made in completed and revenue generation infrastructure projects through the route of public offer of its units and the other type has the flexibility to invest in completed or under - construction projects and take the route of private placement of units . it is mandatory for both the categories to be listed on the stock exchange .\nmeanwhile , irb infra has posted a 17 . 11 per cent growth in consolidated net for the march quarter at rs . 120 . 35 crore , mainly on the back of rise in toll collection and construction revenue . total income was rs . 848 crore , up 10 . 56 per cent .\nis one of the largest build , operate and transfer ( bot ) toll road operators in india , with 16 bot projects in the country and 6 , 722 lane kilometres under its belt . bajaj consultants has been actively involved in providing financial advisory for the past 25 years in india with a focus on infrastructure and has arranged debt in excess of rs100bn in the past three years for large infra groups .\n4 \u2013 liquidity crunch in domestic credit market and industry outlook : reserve bank of india had adopted a hawkish stance on inflation and had been using prudent monetary policy tools to tighten the liquidity in the market . this had caused the banks to become selective in clearing proposals for loans . moreover , the banks were becoming increasingly cautious on lending to the infrastructure sector on account of rising npas and news of aggressive bidding in roads .\nreliance infrastructure in partnership with dogus construction of turkey , larsen and toubro ( l & t ) , il & fs engineering and construction company , and jaiprakash power ventures have filed bids for the rs 10 , 000 - crore ( rs 100 billion ) zojila tunnel project in jammu and kashmir that would provide all - weather connectivity between srinagar and leh - ladakh , currently cut off for almost half the year due to snow .\npawar ' s latest assets declaration shows that the ncp president and his wife pratibha no longer hold shares in irb which is under investigation by the cbi in connection with the murder of rti activist satish shetty in january 2010 . firstpost , in an exclusive report on 9 may , had pointed out to the 2 , 000 shares held by the pawar couple in this firm which has had a meteoric rise in barely 13 years . irb was in the headlines four months ago after the cbi secured magisterial permission to conduct a polygraph test on the company ' s chairman and managing director virendra mhaiskar and nine others in connection with the shetty murder .\nmoreover , irb\u2019s total income and ebitda is expected to remain at present level while profit after tax ( pat ) and net worth would improve by savings on the cost of debt and steady income from the invit . other income includes profit of rs 23 . 1 crore on account of transfer of the six bot assets to invit .\nthe zoji la project had landed in a controversy as soon as it was awarded , with congress leader digvijaya singh alleging that the promoters of irb were close to union roads minister nitin gadkari . singh wrote to the prime minister and approached central vigilance commission seeking a federal investigation into the matter . gadkari has rejected all charges as false .\nspeaking to forbes india , he says , ` ` i cannot change my surname . i have tried every other way of explaining that the two entities are unrelated . \u2019\u2019 but shaking off the allegations will not be easy . for all his protestations , virendra cannot deny that ideal road builders , the entity incorporated by dattatray mhaiskar in 1977 is a part of irb infrastructure\u2019s history . also , both brothers and their father are directors in many of the subsidiary companies ( mostly special purpose vehicles formed for individual road projects ) formed before the separation . in the ambani\u2019s case , the scheme of separation between the brothers was approved by the bombay high court . the changes in company shareholding patterns , as a result of the demerger were formalized legally . this never happened in the mhaiskar family re - organisation .\n\u201csince doubts are now being raised about the tendering process and there are allegations of a quid pro quo between irb and gadkari , the cm should set up a special investigation team to probe the charges , \u201d said the bureaucrat . \u201csince we are in process of probing the irrigation scam , we should probe the public works scam too . \u201d\npanchshil hotels , established by pawar ' s college friend and sugar trader ishwardas chordia and his brother kantilal in 1978 , is part of the panchshil realty group , which is among the firms in maharashtra that have shown astounding growth . led by ishwardas ' s son , atul , this firm was at the centre of a raging controversy in april 2011 when the leader of opposition in the maharashtra assembly , eknath khadse alleged links between pawar and db realty ' s managing director shahid balwa and his partner vinod goenka , both arrested in connection with the 2g spectrum scam . records with the registrar of companies ( roc ) showed that in 2010 , db realty ' s eon aviation pvt ltd shared the same address ( 31 / a , ground floor , dr . gopalrao deshmukh marg , pedder road , mumbai ) with panchshil hotels pvt . ltd . and other sister concerns such as eon kharadi infrastructure pvt . ltd and eon hadapsar infrastructure pvt ltd .\nthe 6th epc world awards in association with pricewaterhousecoopers and zee business happened on 18th january , 2017 at the ashok hotel , new delhi . the awards were supported by national and international industry associations : bai ( builders association of india ) , vdma ( verband deutscher maschinen \u2013 und anlagenbau \u2013 german engineering federation ) , insdag ( institute for steel development and growth ) and acce ( association of consulting civil engineers ) . the epc world awards recognize and award industry projects and infrastructure companies and academia for outstanding contribution to the sector .\novercoming the barriers and apprehensions , the team at bajaj consultants was successful in getting sanctions for the ecb - rtl facility from icici bank , union bank , punjab national bank and indian overseas bank . further , the rupee term loan was structured across 18 years . this was a first for most of the lenders as term loans to road projects are typically structured over 15\u201316 years . final commitments from lenders were to the tune of rs50bn as against the proposed borrowing of rs33bn . such oversubscription and demand is a rare sight in infrastructure projects .\nin the quarter ended june 30 , irb registered 21 per cent growth in total income to \u20b91 , 870 crore as against \u20b91 , 548 crore in the same period of the previous fiscal , while its net profit increased 31 per cent to \u20b9238 crore from \u20b9182 crore a year ago . the company\u2019s board declared interim dividend of \u20b92 . 50 an equity share of face value \u20b910 each for fy17 .\nirb\u2019s order book stood at around \u20b98 , 900 crore at the end of the first quarter . \u201cthere are five projects that are currently being implemented and three projects will start in september - october , \u201d hoshing said . \u201ci expect two - three more projects to be completed by the end of this year , and these three projects that are starting will also start generating revenue from day one . \u201d\n\u201cthe information on the progress of irb is not confidential ; it is available on its website . the company claims to have constructed 1000 km of road and completed projects worth rs 3 , 100 crore on a build , operate and transfer basis in maharashtra , gujarat and ap , \u201d the bureaucrat said . toi received no reply to the comprehensive questionnaire it sent mhaiskar but his office forwarded a statement he had sent to\nthe consortium was finalised and the project debt was closed among eight lenders . typically for such a large syndicated debt for infrastructure projects , the number of lenders generally varies from 12 to 20 . considering the consortium of eight lenders for debt that included rupee as well as ecb facilities , the documentation was multi - faceted and complex . with the concurrence of the lenders and nhai , financial close was achieved in february 2012 , which marked the successful completion of the largest debt tie - up for a toll - based project in the highway sector in india so far .\nwhile irb\u2019s ability to raise funds for the debt was unquestionable , there seemed to be concerns on the project due to the high premium payable to nhai resulting in negative cashflows in the initial six years of the project . the cash shortfall in the initial six years of operation after construction , which was estimated at rs6bn was proposed to be funded by the promoter funding over and above the sponsor contribution of rs15 . 8bn .\nirb\u2019s performance for the first quarter of 2017 has been strong and robust . outperforming the estimates , the company clocked growth for sales , operating margin and profit after tax at 30 per cent , 16 . 3 per cent and 10 . 9 per cent , respectively . the decline in interest and depreciation of 13 and 17 . 7 per cent , respectively led to growth of 58 . 1 per cent year on year profit before tax ( pbt ) .\nfrom past experience on the mumbai pune project of irb , which has a similar concession , it has been an established that the tendency of users to shift when offered a better facility is low . in the case of the mumbai pune expressway , even though the toll rates on expressway ( six - laned ) are higher than that of nh4 ( four - laned ) by around 60 % , the users still prefer the expressway , which is a better facility .\nthe mhaiskar ' s family saga came in for public scrutiny when anti - corruption activist arvind kejriwal cast the first stone at gadkari - and his links with the family . the story was followed up by the media digging up details of gadkari\u2019s business through a dozen shell companies , many with fake addresses . kejriwal says mhaiskar senior ' s loans to purti power are in return for favors made to the group when gadkari was minister for roads in the bjp government in maharashtra in 1995 . each such story in the media has been followed by letters from virendra mhaiskar to the stock exchanges , denying any links between the lending and his company irb infra . virendra is in effect saying that his dad has lent money as an individual . but , dattatray is a non - executive director on irb infra ' s board and it is no surprise that virendra\u2019s protests about the company not being involved , are being ignored by all concerned .\nsenior bureaucrats say the growth trajectory of irb has an unmistakable parallel with gadkari\u2019s own career . the company , which had constructed only 10 km of road in six years , went from sluggish to superfast after gadkari took over as the public works minister in 1995 . during gadkari\u2019s four - year ministership from 1995 to \u201999 , it bagged the prestigious contract for the maintenance of the mumbai - pune expressway as well as key contracts for the construction of new roads , either from the\n\u201ca successful invit listing for irb opens up the window for other road developers to exit completed projects and churn their equity / deleverage balance sheet and would also spur interest from the nhai ( national highways authority of india ) to award more bot projects vs . epc ( engineering , procurement , and construction ) / ham ( hybrid annuity model ) as bidding interest would be higher since developers would now have an exit option , \u201d emkay global financial services ltd said in a 24 april report .\nbuild - operate - transfer ( bot ) , as a means of applying private capital to infrastructure development , has gained more and more attention from the governments . the main reasons for this are as follows : first , the governments try to tap the activity and creativeness of the private sectors by means of bot , improve efficiency and productive forces by interest drive and settle the ubiquitous problems of the inefficiency in the operation of infrastructure ; second , the governments attempt to solve the problem of the capital shortage by means of bot in the case of financial deterioration and the weakening of investment ability ; last , public works and public facilities could be shifted to the track of private - ownership by means of bot . this paper makes a critical assessment of the bot concept with major focus on identifying possible issues that need special consideration and attention in the course of adopting the bot model in tanzania . in addition , an assessment of the current status of affairs with respect to environment conducive for bot project is made . this paper is based on a questionnaire survey of key technical officials in the government . the paper concludes that the bot model could be used as a mechanism to provide opportunity to finance infrastructure projects . however , the paper suggests some necessary preparatory measures . firstly , bot legal and regulatory framework has to be put in place with the intention to protect and guide investors , the government and users tailored for bot projects from start to finish . such policy should incorporate probable solutions that will address most of the issues that have been identified in this paper . secondly , for successful implementation of the bot strategy , a credible and efficient administrative framework has to be ensured . it may require set up of an institution to handle the bot projects . thirdly , creation of awareness among all stakeholders is an important preparatory measure . seminars , campaigns , and other deliberate efforts to educate the public on the bot concepts and their effects are extremely crucial for smooth adoption among the public at large . fourthly , long and short - term training , study tours , and on - job training of personnel tailored to handle bot projects are\nmhaiskar senior ( dattatray ) , a director of global safety vision , lent rs 164 crore to gadkari\u2019s firm purti power and sugar limited . he says the money was from his personal savings . he told the times of india on tuesday that the ` savings ' came from selling shares in irb infra , a listed company controlled by his older son virendra in which he held a stake . the brothers , who could not get along with each other , had separated in 2008 and now operate in overlapping businesses through separate companies .\nin april 2011 , irb bagged the first ultra mega project in india . this envisages the six - laning of the ahmedabad to vadodara section of nh8 from km6 . 4 to km108 . 7 and the improvement of the existing ahmedabad vadodara expressway ( ne1 ) from km0 . 00 to km93 . 302 in the state of gujarat under nhdp phase v on a design , build , finance , operate and toll basis . this toll road forms a part of the golden quadrilateral ( gq ) project of the national highway authorities india ( nhai ) .\namong all the projects awarded in the infrastructure business over the past decade , road contracts awarded through open bids have probably been the most transparent . most projects , bid out by the nhai and the states on a public - private partnership model , have been won after fierce contests among the developers . yet , in public minds the stigma of political patronage being a factor that influences awards has remained . analysts tracking the sector , say they factor in ` linkages\u2019 between the entrepreneurs and politicians . but simply having the connections is not enough , over the years , they have indeed learnt to focus on those who deliver in terms of project implementation and returns . the gadkari story brings the spotlight back on how deeply flawed the system still is .\nfor the quarter ended in june , irb\u2019s consolidated gross debt stands at rs 13 , 470 crore and net debt is rs 11 , 170 crore . despite the additional funding net debt - to - equity ratio reduced to 2 . 1 : 1 as compared to 2 . 87 : 1 in the end of fiscal 2017 . the growth of 30 . 8 per cent on year on year basis in apat is led by higher tax provision on the expiry of benefits provided under the section 80 - ia of the income tax and the losses in bot ."]}
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( 604 ) 609 - 0244 - dynamotive energy systems corporation - exhibit 99 . 2\ndynamotive is an energy systems company focused on the development of energy solutions based on its patented fast pyrolysis system . dynamotive has shown how to unlock the natural energy found in the world ' s abundant organic resources & convert them into a renewable & environmentally friendly fuel .\ndynamotive energy systems corporation email : info @ urltoken website : www . urltoken or blueleaf inc . barry husk , president bhusk @ urltoken www . urltoken\ndynamotive energy systems corp . delphin thebaud switchboard : 703 - 336 - 8450 fax : 703 - 336 - 8462 email : info @ urltoken website : www . urltoken\nthe old furnace at erie flooring will soon be replaced with the new co - generation equipment designed by dynamotive energy systems corp . in vancouver , b . c .\ndynamotive energy systems corporation has successfully produced renewable gasoline and diesel from biomass at its research facility in waterloo ontario through a novel two - stage upgrading process of its pyrolysis oil , biooil .\nvancouver , canada , february 25 , 2010 - omafra ( ontario ministry of agriculture , food and rural affairs ) and dynamotive energy systems corporation ( otcbb : dymtf ) announce the first cquest\u2122 biochar field trial in ontario .\nthomas j . bouchard was appointed chief operating officer of dynamotive energy systems corporation . mr . bouchard has held senior leadership roles with global industrial companies and a venture capital backed technology business . prior to joining dynamotive mr . bouchard was vp & gm for the consumer solutions group at meadwestvaco .\n) - - dynamotive energy systems corporation ( otcpk dymtf ) announced today that it plans to restart operations at its 200 tonne per day ( dry input capacity ) bio oil plant in guelph , ontario , canada in the fourth quarter of 2010 .\n\u201cit\u2019s not obvious , and i don\u2019t think it will be obvious for a very long time , \u201d andrew karsner , the assistant secretary of energy for energy efficiency and renewable energy , said in washington . his department is awarding grants to support both approaches .\nin madison , wis . , a company called virent energy systems is turning sugar into gasoline , diesel , kerosene and jet fuel , with the long - range plan of obtaining the sugars from biomass . in ontario , dynamotive energy systems is turning biomass into a form of oil , and in chicago , a honeywell subsidiary called uop is doing something similar . in irvine , calif . , bluefire ethanol is using acid to break down organic material for conversion to fuel .\nvancouver , bc , canada , september 1 , 2009 \u0096 dynamotive energy systems corporation ( otcbb : dymtf ) , a leader in biomass - to - biofuel technology , announced that it has completed biooil \u00ae deliveries planned for the month of august to a us based client .\naustralia - based airline virgin australia is partnering with renewable oil corporation ( roc ) , dynamotive energy systems corporation and future farm industries co - operative research centre ( ffi crc ) to develop a sustainable aviation biofuel that also has benefits for the australian farming community and the environment .\nkior does not disclose catchlight energy\u2019s deep reservations in this slide deck overview given in 2013 .\nthe co - generation plant at west lorne was built by a consortium led by dynamotive energy systems corp . , a company based in vancouver , british columbia . overall costs for the plant , initially estimated at $ 10 . 7 million , have increased to nearly $ 14 million since the project was announced last spring .\n) - - blueleaf inc . of drummondville , quebec , canada and dynamotive energy systems corp . ( otcpk : dymtf ) announce results today from three years of agricultural field trials of blueleaf using cquest\u2122 biochar from dynamotive as a soil amendment . these trials were undertaken to experiment with biochar in a commercial farming operation . char provided by dynamotive was applied once at the initiation of trials . they are also the first biochar field trials undertaken in northerly latitudes ( 45\u00b0 north ) . key results include :\nvancouver , bc , canada and drummondville , quebec , canada , may 12 , 2009 \u0096 dynamotive energy systems corporation ( otcbb : dymtf ) , a leader in second generation biomass - to - biofuel technology , and blueleaf inc . , a canadian private social purpose enterprise active in applied research concerning the environment , are pleased to announce results of a year long test in application of dynamotive\u2019s cquest\u2122 biochar into commercial farming test plots .\nmarch 10 th 2011 . blueleaf inc . of drummondville , quebec , canada and dynamotive energy systems corp . ( otcpk : dymtf ) announce results today from three years of agricultural field trials of blueleaf using cquest \u2122 biochar from dynamotive as a soil amendment . these trials were undertaken to experiment with biochar in a commercial farming operation . char provided by dynamotive was applied once at the initiation of trials . they are also the first biochar field trials undertaken in northerly latitudes ( 45\u00b0 north ) . key results include :\naccording to the energy information administration , a statistical agency of the united states department of energy , nearly 25 % ( 24 . 35 % ) of all u . s . petroleum consumption is used by industrial boilers and similar equipment .\nprius developments sa currently represents dynamotive in france , italy , switzerland , austria and denmark .\n) - - july 5 , 2005 - - dynamotive energy systems corporation ( otcbb : dymtf ) , announced that it has signed an agreement to initiate research on the gasification of biooil at the university of western ontario , department of chemical and biochemical engineering . the research project involves the development of a process for gasification of biooil by catalytic steam reforming to produce syngas and / or hydrogen .\ndynamotive\u2019s pyrolysis process converts roughly 85 % of the total biomass feed into useful solid ( char ) and liquid ( biooil ) fuels . the balance is utilized to provide energy to the process . dynamotive estimates that the net overall yield of hydrocarbon liquids from wheat straw would be 29 % uba or 24 % ubb .\nfor further information : for further information : dynamotive energy systems corporation nigel horsley , executive director , communications and investor relations , 604 - 267 - 6028 or nathan neumer , director , communications , 604 - 267 - 6042 or switchboard , 604 - 267 - 6000 toll free ( north america ) , 1 - 877 - 863 - 2268 fax : 604 - 267 - 6005 info @ urltoken www . urltoken\nent has been reached between dynamotive and ontario power generation for the surplus electricity , vandenbrink said .\nwith the west lorne co - generation plant up and running , dynamotive looks to move forward to other projects , including an energy - from - waste project for megacity recycling inc . of north york , ontario , and an energy - from - wood waste project for the pikangikum first nation in northern ontario . there are also project proposals in south america and europe .\nbrussels , belgium & las vegas - - ( business wire ) - - march 6 , 2007 - - dynamotive energy systems corporation ( otcbb : dymtf ) , which develops and markets biomass - based biofuel technology and products derived from its proprietary fast pyrolysis process , announced today that it has started the commissioning of its biofuel plant in guelph , ontario , canada , a process that is on target 11 months after start of fabrication .\ndynamotive usa , inc . appointed david b . mcmillan as president of dynamotive usa . mr . mcmillan is responsible for leading the development and implementation of the company ' s business plan for the u . s . market . prior to joining dynamotive , mr . mcmillan spent 28 years with eastman chemical company .\n* kior\u2019s competitors ensyn and dynamotive were fast developing and improving their technologies , and preparing for commercialization . \u201d\nmoreover , dynamotive usa has begun evaluating engineering contractors to provide construction management for u . s . projects .\nin support of the restart , dynamotive commenced a program to secure biomass for the plant in the ontario market .\nit was this latter point the progress of dynamotive , that perhaps formed a tipping point in the story of kior .\ndynamotive is in various stages of development with a number of companies to establish biooil plants . in developing projects , dynamotive has engaged numerous companies , including feedstock collection companies , engineering firms , combustion equipment makers , and purchasers of biooil .\n) - - dec . 21 , 2004 - - dynamotive energy systems corporation ( otcbb : dymtf ) announced that it has established project development opportunities in canada and internationally that would follow the commissioning of the west lorne project . the company plans include targeting the development of 800 tonnes per day of processing capacity and to continue to build its order book in 2005 , having registered strong interest for its technology and process . the west lorne project has a capacity of processing 100 tonnes of biomass per day .\nthe pressure of maintaining the flight schedule created a management atmosphere that increasingly accepted less - than - specification performance of various components and systems , on the grounds that such deviations had not interfered with the success of previous flights .\n\u201cour company is taking a proactive approach to energy\u2026 there\u2019s already another three to four plants that have been sold based on this one being up and running , \u201d said alan vandenbrink .\nour team has further developed biooil plus as a means of increasing energy density and has this fuel used in thermal applications as well as an input to gasification processes . dynamotive biooil plus was successfully tested for the production of syngas . this product provides the following advantage over direct gasification of biomass , higher energy density 14 / 1 vs . raw biomass and ease of use at the gasification line . further , being a stable product it can be produced at remote locations , shipped and stored prior to use .\ndynamotive\u2019s pyrolysis platform is available today , with plants of 130 mt and 200 mt per day completed . the upgrading process uses conventional hydrotreatment equipment and process conditions allowing for rapid implementation at pilot and commercial scale . dynamotive plans to build an upgrading pilot plant later this year .\nprius developments sa is developing projects in switzerland with a first project currently at the financing stage and is supporting project inquiries by third parties in the energy and biomass sector in its territories .\nwest lorne , ontario\u2014a new approach to waste - wood management and energy production could power up the lumber industry\u2019s environmental image , according to the general manager of erie flooring & wood products .\nrecently , dynamotive announced that it would ship biooil to the fzk research institute in freiberg germany ( see press release\ndynamotive to ship biooil for development of advanced fuels\n, june 15th 2005 ) . the research done at fzk is also working towards converting biooil to syngas .\ndr . radlein has also explained how he believes biochar could enhance sustainable production of biofuels . in an interview in biomass magazine ( june , 2007 ) he said : \u201csince we are in the renewable energy business , producing a liquid fuel from biomass , then a product that can be used to enhance biomass productivity is obviously of interest\u2026if one were to envision an energy plantation scenario , where you are growing biomass specifically to convert to useful energy , then you could imagine the char being put back into the soil to enhance productivity . so it is a natural fit . \u201d\nthe company has received co - operation of leading players in the energy sector both conventional and alternative for the analytical phase of its upgrading process as well as its product development and technology path .\n\u201cthe process takes less than two seconds to produce bio - oil , char and non - condensble gases . there is zero waste as the bio - oil and char have significant commercial application and value and the non - condensable gases are recycled and produce approximately 75 percent of the energy required for the pyrolysis process , \u201d dynamotive officials said .\ntom bouchard , chief operating officer , dynamotive said , \u0093dynamotive would like to thank barry and the blue leaf team for continuing this important study with our cquest biochar . it is especially encouraging to see the positive impacts noted in the first year continue to improve without any additional biochar applications . \u0094\ntom bouchard , chief operating officer , dynamotive said , \u201cdynamotive would like to thank barry and the blue leaf team for continuing this important study with our cquest biochar . it is especially encouraging to see the positive impacts noted in the first year continue to improve without any additional biochar applications . \u201d\nthe guelph plant commissioning announcement was made simultaneously in brussels , in connection with the world biofuels markets , congress and exhibition , and in las vegas , in connection with powergen renewable energy & fuels conference .\nin the mobile biofuel sector , dynamotive has developed a proprietary research path as described above and is well positioned to service other processes . dynamotive\u2019s products can also be an input to emerging gasification and syngas technologies for the production of mobile fuels as has been proven in gasification tests on biooil plus\u2122 conducted in germany .\ndynamotive\u2019s flagship 200 tonnes per day plant is located outside of toronto , ontario , canada . a fire set back operation . repairs were completed in july 2008 .\ndynamotive\u0092s west lorne plant is capable of processing up to 130 tonnes per day of biomass and is located within a wood flooring manufacturing facility in ontario , canada .\nbeyond these opportunities , dynamotive is currently in the process of evaluating project opportunities in the ukraine , the netherlands , the u . k . , spain and portugal .\nthe plant engineering is sound and is replicable . multiple plant demonstrations have been made to energy , engineering and biomass firms in support of marketing efforts . this trend is continuing to grow with further diligence visits planned through year end .\n\u201cbased on contracts entered and the terms agreed upon , its projected annual revenue at full plant operations would be approximately $ 2 million , \u201d according to dynamotive company officials .\nthe most appealing part of dynamotive technology is that initial pyrolysis of dry ( i repeat , dry biomass ) is carried out on relatively small and inexpensive installation , which could be mobile . as such , it can accommodate local ( 30 miles radius ) feed of woodchips , bark , straw , and alike , and economically transport resulted concentrated char and bio - oil energy feedstock to large stationary upgrading facility .\nthe solution ' s simple ( if not easy ) : electrify . if you don ' t have to use liquid fuels to carry all your energy , you eliminate the problems of inadequate photosynthetic efficiency , inadequate carbon capture , etc .\nrange broke ground this week on the first full - scale biomass - to - fuel plant in the united states , in soperton , ga . \u201ctoday marks the beginning of a new phase of our effort to make america more energy secure , \u201d the secretary of energy , samuel bodman , said at the event . the plant , its cost not publicly disclosed , is expected to produce 20 million gallons of ethanol a year , with more capacity to be added later .\nsteam energy , as much as 12 , 000 pounds per hour , will also be generated with the new process\u2014but as a byproduct . the production of bio - oil and generation of electricity from the bio - oil are primary considerations .\nspecifically , reluctance to test to understand why systems were not performing in accordance with requirements , organizational barriers that prevented effective communication of critical information and stifled professional differences of opinion ; lack of integrated management across program elements ; and the evolution of an informal chain of command and decision - making processes that operated outside the organization\u2019s rules .\nthe major by - product from lignocellulosic biomass pyrolysis is biochar which has emerging value for soil productivity enhancement and carbon sequestration . dynamotive markets its biochar under the trade name cquest .\ndynamotive has developed multiple product lines , biooil , biooil plus , biooil fuel oil blends and upgraded biooil a and b as well as char . each product meets specific requirements .\nthen there are the improved economics of transporting bio - oil rather than raw biomass . \u201cwe feel it\u2019s an economical way of concentrating a natural source of energy , \u201d says bouchard . \u201cyou\u2019d have to have about five trucks of sawdust to get the equivalent btus as two trucks of bio - oil , \u201d he says . \u201cwe believe the bio - oil process is a good way of getting the energy in as small of a package as possible from nature to the industrial application . \u201d\nensyn gets its feedstock of wood shavings from a neighbouring hardwood flooring company . dynamotive uses strictly hardwood sawdust at its west lorne facility , as it is also in partnership with a neighbouring wood flooring company . the biomass is clean when it comes from the flooring companies , but both dynamotive and ensyn take steps such as metal detection to ensure there are no contaminants .\na main contributor to the cost competitiveness is the fact that dynamotive ' s fuel is produced from residual or waste biomass and not from agricultural products that otherwise have food value .\ndynamotive renewed its strategic alliance with tecna sa . through this agreement , the company provides engineering and technical support to its marketing partners and licensors providing clients access to world class engineering capabilities . tecna will act as owner engineer and technical advisor . this agreement allows dynamotive to concentrate its resources on technology and product r & d while ensuring full technical support for its operations worldwide .\nother regional opportunities : dynamotive and regional partners are currently evaluating participation in rfps ( request for proposals ) for renewable portfolio requirements in uruguay , chile , dominican republic , panama and brazil .\nstrategic alliances : the company continued to work with its engineering partners in support of licensing of its technology and in project implementation . it continues its work with parties involved in the energy and technology sectors to advance its market reach and its r & d program .\nthe going - forward plan builds on dynamotive\u2019s competitive advantage and position in the green fuels market place . dynamotive is one of only two companies with the demonstrated capacity to build multi - hundred ton / day biomass fast pyrolysis plants and is alone in having operational commercial plants in this size range ; it has technology that has been proven at commercial scale and it retains robust technical capabilities .\ndynamotive has developed a product mix that provides multiple outlets for its plant outputs and a leading edge r & d program that has clear path to show the technology is mobile fuel chemical extraction capable .\nthe company is in discussions with potential partners in the energy sector ; having completed its foundation work on technology and products , the company offers today 12 years of development in process , technology , products and applications including a path to the production of mobile fuels from pyrolysis oil .\nthe company has the assets , the know - how and a product mix that positions it uniquely in the bio - energy space ; its plants provide flexibility in configuration and product mix as well as commercial viability at scales that are far smaller than other 2nd generation biofuel alternatives .\nin may 2004 , dynamotive announced the formation of a jointly funded research and development group with dr . desmond radlein of resource transform international ( rti ) . the focus of this group is to invest directly into r & d ; initiatives and coordinate research activities . the research at the university of western ontario is one such initiative and demonstrates that dynamotive is committed to continued research programs to further its technology .\ndynamotive is today selling biooil and char in the market place ; the company sees a growing trend in demand for its base products ( biooil and char ) and has started marketing biooil fuel oil blends .\nfurther , dynamotive latinamericano sa is continuing to work with the municipality of virasoro and other biomass providers the region . the development plan envisages up to 6 plants with further potential within the province of corrientes .\nunlike ethanol and biodiesel , the biofuels produced by dynamotive will be aimed at the industrial fuels market . this market accounts for approximately 25 % of hydrocarbon usage and is a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions .\nfurther , dynamotive believes its plants can be commercially viable at significant lower throughputs than competing technologies and provide flexibility in configuration , being able to produce biooil \u00ae and ship product for further processing in other locations .\nsyngas can be further converted into synthetic diesel , a renewable , greenhouse gas neutral fuel that can replace hydrocarbon diesel . with the escalating cost of fossil fuels and the dependence on crude oil as the primary source of energy for automobiles , it has become increasingly important to develop synthetic fuels .\nthe guelph pyrolysis plant was constructed using modules that minimize on - site activities and allow for rapid deployment . it comprises eight fully assembled modules and when fully operational will process 66 , 000 dry tons of biomass per year with an energy output equivalent to 130 , 000 barrels of oil .\nour progress in this arena has been reported on our press release titled \u0093dynamotive\u0092s \u0093hydro - reforming\u0094 process indicates a low cost path for biooil to be co - processed in oil refineries\u0094 dated april 3 rd , 2008 .\n* negotiations were going on with chevron / weyerhaeuser / catchlight energy , involving the formation of a joint venture , in which kior will provide the technology to convert waste wood to liquid fuels . however at that time , kior did not have technology that was sustainable and commercially feasible and profitable .\nkingston added that at a second stage of development dynamotive will aim to further process biooil and intermediate biooil into synthetic diesel and ethanol and , in doing so , further expand the market appeal for its technology and fuels .\nthe cornerstone of dynamotive\u2019s commercial strategy is to focus its resources on core activities while levering strategic relationships to continue to develop its technology and product portfolio while maintaining and increasing its presence in the market place through development partnerships .\nconditions for our biofuels continue to be favorable for dynamotive , as commodity prices continue to reach higher levels . accordingly , our competitive position with biofuels to compete or complement light fuel oil / heating oil applications remains strong .\n\u201cbio - oil is an ideal clean fuel because it is greenhouse gas neutral , does not produce sulfur dioxide emissions during combustion and produces approximately half the nitrogen oxide emissions in comparison with fossil fuels , \u201d dynamotive said .\nour research shows that mallees can be planted in balance with profitable crop and livestock production in australia\u2019s wheatbelt region . as well as becoming a source of biomass for renewable energy they offer protection from wind erosion , help to avoid dryland salinity and provide improved livestock shelter . they even provide habitat for native birds and mammals .\nrange is a privately held company whose chief scientist , bud klepper , has been working on the two problems , creating gas from biomass and then converting it to liquid fuel , since the 1980s . the company is heavily backed by vinod khosla , a silicon valley venture capitalist who has turned his focus to energy investments .\ndaniel m . kammen , director for the renewable and appropriate energy laboratory at the university of california , berkeley , said , \u201ci suspect we will have a trickle\u201d of fuels from biomass in the next few years . but it will be only a trickle unless the government adopts quotas or offers additional support , he said .\ndynamotive has developed and tested biooil and intermediate biooil in a number of industrial applications with major companies and has shown equivalent performance to natural gas , heating oil and diesel with same heat input ( equivalent thermal input ) . further , biooil , intermediate biooil and char produced at dynamotive ' s west lorne plant have received environment canada ' s ecologo certification through the environmental choice program . information on tests and the ecologo program are available at the company ' s website urltoken .\ndynamotive further announced that it had filed its 2nd quarter financials with the british columbia securities commission and us sec on august 20 , 2009 . the financial statements can be accessed through sedar and are also available on the company\u0092s website urltoken .\nconcerns were high , as commercial discussions with chevron and weyerhaeuser ( as the jv catchlight energy ) were well underway . as one team member put it , \u201cif chevron finds out , they will run away from kior and essentially seal kior\u2019s fate from any future partnerships with big oil , and khosla would pull his funding . \u201d\ntechnology partnerships canada an agency of industry canada tpc project no . 730 - 452552 amendment no . 6 technology partnerships canada amendment agreement this agreement made between : her majesty the queen in right of canada , represented by the minister of industry ( hereinafter referred to as the\nminister\n) and dynamotive energy systems corporation ( formerly dynamotive technologies corporation ) , a corporation duly incorporated under the laws of british columbia , having its head office located at 105 - 1700 west 75th avenue , vancouver , british columbia ( hereinafter referred to as\nthe proponent\n) , introduction ( i ) the minister and the proponent entered into a contribution agreement dated the 29th day of july , 1997 under the technology partnerships canada program ( the\ncontribution agreement\n) as amended by amendment no . i dated february 2 , 1998 , amendment no . 2 dated march 11 , 1998 , amendment no . 3 dated february 26 , 2001 , amendment no . 4 dated march 29 , 2001 and amendment no . 5 dated may 23 , 2002 ; ( ii ) the minister and the proponent now wish to amend the contribution agreement . in consideration of their respective obligations set out in the contribution agreement , the parties agree to amend the contribution agreement as follows : 1 . 0 amendment\nmr . mandich\u2019s machine devours pine chips from georgia and turns them into an energy - rich gas , a step toward making liquid fuels . his company , range fuels , is near the front of the pack in a technology race that could have an impact on the way america powers its automotive fleet , and help ameliorate global warming .\nchar : dynamotive has pioneered work on the development of agricultural applications for biochar , dynamotive\u2019s cquest\u2122 biochar is currently being used on a number of locations in the us and in canada . very positive results have been achieved to date with blue leaf inc . ( reports are available on our website ) on the first year and second year crops . further , the company has supported and continues to support the us department of agriculture biochar program , results of which are expected for first year crops at the end of 2009 .\nfor , coincidentally or otherwise , we see the first appearance of 60 + gallons per ton yields , a level of yield that would eventually feature prominently in kior\u2019s 2011 ipo , in an analysis written by andre ditch not of kior\u2019s results , but of dynamotive\u2019s .\n\u201cwe are concerned with the environment and want to improve our community . with the help of dynamotive , we can do both of these things while also making our plant more efficient and giving us the ability to produce an even better product , \u201d goos concluded .\n3 all provisions of the contribution agreement remain in full force and effect , except as modified by this amendment agreement . in witness whereof the parties hereto have executed this amendment agreement through duly authorized representatives . her majesty the queen in right of canada , as represented by the minister of industry per : - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - technology partnerships canada ( tpc ) date kash ram , a / director environmental technologies , tpc dynamotive energy systems corporation per : / s / - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - date andrew kingston - president and ceo tpc project no , 73o - 452552\nin may 2010 , samples that had been provided from the kior pilot were the subject of a report from catchlight energy , the chevron / weyerhaeuser joint venture . catchlight reported on two samples , one containing 11 % oxygen content and one containing 17 % . their conclusion : they couldn\u2019t effectively process either sample . o\u2019connor told the digest that exxon also reported trouble .\nproduct research and development : at its waterloo research facilities , the company continued its development work on the production of mobile fuels from biooil \u00ae and biooil \u00ae fuel oil blends . the company shipped samples to independent parties in the energy sector with whom it is cooperating in the analytical phase of the program and has received valuable data that supports internal analysis and objectives .\nin closing , it is important to note that the fundamental ideas and technology behind dynamotive\u0092s initiatives are deeply rooted in the belief that making biofuel and power from non - food ligno - cellulosic residue biomass remains the right idea for these times and for the foreseeable future .\nplans for the development of a 200 tonnes per day plant in ontario , canada are in place . further , it was disclosed that technical feasibility , business and financial analysis for further plants in canada , europe and latin america where dynamotive has established engineering agreements have been completed .\nthe university will act as an independent contractor on this research program , which will commence in july 2005 and will last up to 18 months . any technology developed from the program will belong to the university with dynamotive having the option to obtain a non - exclusive license to it .\nfirst year results indicated an overall increase in crop yield that ranged from 6 % to 17 % in soils where biochar was applied compared to control plots . in addition , plots with biochar yielded higher plant density and greater root depth . the full study is available at dynamotive\u0092s website urltoken .\nbased on the same principle of development , dynamotive is in negotiations with parties for developments in us ( arkansas next lead project ) , latin america ( argentina which currently is at financing stage ) and china with the objective to have third party development structures in place in 2010 inn these markets .\npage 4 11 . schedule a ( statement of work ) is deleted and replaced with the attached schedule a . 12 . all provisions of the contribution agreement remain in full force and effect , except as modified by this amendment agreement . in witness whereof the parties hereto have executed this amendment agreement as of the date first above written . her majesty the queen in right of canada , as represented by the minister of industry per : / s / 16 . 5 . 02 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - technology partnerships canada date john brunet - acting deputy executive director dynamotive energy systems corporation per : / s / - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - date andrew kingston - president and ceo file no . : 730 - 452552\nbiodiesel and ethanol target mobile fuels . dynamotive ' s fuels target , initially , the industrial market which is largely untapped . we believe we have a great competitive edge in this market as well as being able to target ethanol and syn - diesel production through further processing of our fuel .\ndynamotive has invested in excess of $ 100 million and more than 10 years of work in developing its fast pyrolysis technology from bench - scale through to commercial - scale plants in canada . the plants are equipped to make pyrolysis oil for fuels and also produce biochar , for soil improvement and carbon sequestration .\nthe urgency was not only the usual pace of s start - up hungry for milestones that would encourage investments , there was catchlight energy relationship looming . in an email from dan strope , vp technology , sent aug . 11 2009 to the staff , it was revealed that andre ditsch was officially heading the negotiations with chevron , and ditsch was asking for technology data to prepare an economic forecast for a commercial size plant .\ndynamotive projects that a plant processing under 70 , 000 tonnes of biomass a year would produce approximately 4 , 500 , 000 gallons of renewable gas - oil at less than $ 2 per gallon . the scale factor enables distributed production\u2014i . e . , plants can be developed in diverse locations closer to feedstock .\ndynamotive\u2019s west lorne plant is operating consistently and at progressively higher output levels , operating consistently at 70 % to 90 % capacity . the product output is of consistent quality too . shipments are being made regularly to clients . sales are expected to progressively increase as the market and clients get further acquainted with the products .\nthe joint ventured guelph plant , is designed to process 200 tonnes per day of cellulosic biomass ( recycled wood ) and produce 175 tonnes ( 37 , 000 gallons ) of biofuel per day ( 12 . 2 million gallons a year ) with the equivalent energy content of 550 barrels of conventional oil . total development costs for the plant are currently estimated at us $ 16 . 5 million . full operations are scheduled for the second quarter .\nwhile dynamotive has only provided cquest to locations in north america so far , bouchard said that it is possible to ship overseas . biochar is defined as class 4 . 2 \u201cflammable solid\u201d so it must be transported by land / sea . cquest is typically packaged in steel , sealed drums each containing about 120 lbs of product .\ntom bouchard , dynamotive coo added , \u0093we are grateful to barry and the team at blueleaf for providing the technical and practical expertise needed to complete this study . it\u0092s a valuable step towards building a comprehensive understanding of how biochar and specifically cquest can make a positive difference to not only agriculture but the environment as well . \u0094\n\u201con the pilot plant scale a few years back , we used a whole bunch of different biomass sources , \u201d says tom bouchard , chief operating officer of dynamotive . \u201cother feedstocks run through the fast pyrolysis process just as well as woody biomass , but woody biomass produces a higher ratio of pyrolysis oil . \u201d dynamotive\u2019s conversion rate is approximately 70 % , meaning for every tonne of woody biomass processed , 700 kg of bio - oil is produced . ensyn\u2019s conversion rate is about 70 to 75 % , according to randal goodfellow , senior vice - president of corporate relations for ensyn . macdonald says that agri - therm\u2019s conversion rate is approximately 60 % .\nbiooil : our work in fuel quality optimization is progressing , making necessary adjustments to our plants operational parameters to meet the required standards . this expertise in the operation of our plants and in securing consistent quality will further differentiate us in this market and we are ensuring that the know - how developed is protected and remains proprietary to dynamotive .\nmore than enough electricity will be generated for the needs of erie flooring . dynamotive\u2019s plan is to run the co - generation plant continuously . even when erie flooring is drawing electricity to meet its own requirements during peak periods of production , there will still be enough power for west lorne , a community with a population of about 1 , 200 .\nwest lorne 130 tonne - per - day capacity commercial plant + 2 . 5 megawatt cogeneration facility : the 2 . 5 megawatt electric cogeneration package , developed by magellan aerospace , is expected to commence commercial operations shortly . the cogeneration package has already been tested with positive results . dynamotive has an existing power purchase agreement with the ontario power authority for the generation output .\nin october , the us department of energy awarded uop llc a $ 1 . 5 million grant to develop economically viable technology to stabilize pyrolysis oil from second generation biomass feedstocks for use as a renewable fuel source . the uop award is one of five made by the doe in this area . ( earlier post . ) uop is also investigating a pyrolysis pathway as a component for its work on renewable jp - 8 aviation fuel , an element of which is funded by darpa . ( earlier post . )\nchar : biochar represents 15 to 20 % by weight of the total input biomass processed and 25 to 30 % of the total product output . pyrolytic char has very interesting characteristics and the company is participating in a number of studies and field tests on the use of char as a soil enhancer . dynamotive considers the production of its biochar to be a high value opportunity .\nargentina : execution of contracts for the provision of biomass for two of its proposed plants in the province of corrientes argentina has been announced . a total of 2 . 5 million tons has been secured over 10 years from the municipality of virasoro dynamotive latinoamericano sa has been offered a site for the project within the municipality of virasoro . negotiations in regard to the site are progressing .\ntpc project no . 731 - 452552 technology partnerships canada amendment number 1 this amendment made this 2nd day of february 1998 between : her majesty the queen in right of canada , as represented by the minister of industry ( hereinafter referred to as the\nminister\n) and : dynamotive technologies corporation , a corporation duly incorporated under the laws of british columbia , ( hereinafter referred to as\ndynamotive\n) . introduction ( i ) the minister and dynamotive entered into a contribution agreement dated the 29th day of july , 1997 under the\ntechnology partnerships canada program ( the\ncontribution agreement\n) ; and ( ii ) the minister and dynamotive now wish to amend the contribution agreement in consideration of their respective obligations set out in the contribution agreement , the parties agree to amend the contibution agreement as follows : 1 . 0 at project # , page 1 of agreement : delete :\n731 - 452522\nsubstitute :\n731 - 452552\n- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - technologies partnerships partenariat technologique canada canada 10th floor , 300 slater street , 10th floor , 300 slater street , ottawa , ontario k1a 0c8 ottawa , ontario k1a 0c8\nthe automated process involves the conversion of wood waste through a patented technique known as \u201cfast pyrolysis , \u201d according to dynamotive company officials . at full capacity , the plant can process 100 metric tons of wood waste per day into roughly 70 tons of bio - oil , 20 tons of char and 10 tons of non - condensable gases , making it the largest pyrolysis plant in the world .\ndynamotive has substantially completed its capital investment program \u2013 more than $ 100 million in development , its development of 4 plants through 5 generations of technology , and has a product and project pipeline that meets market needs and an asset base that it can leverage to ensure financial viability . the company is now positioned to increase revenue generation and be on its way to commercial viability in the near term .\nditsch was juggling at haste data from dynamotive and results from a uop / pnnl project as reported in the september 2008 issue of hydrocarbon processing , written by a team led by jennifer holmgren ( nowadays , ceo of lanzatech ) , then gm of uop\u2019s renewables unit , entitled \u201cconsider upgrading pyrolysis oils into renewable fuels\u201d . he notes that he is \u201crunning out of daylight for report , but a few comments\u201d .\ndynamotive continues its biochar research in canada and is committed to further support blueleaf inc . in its program . in the us the company is supporting several different research efforts including a study by the department of agriculture \u0096 ars in regard to quantifying the effects of amending soils with cquest\u2122 biochar on crop productivity , soil quality , carbon sequestration and water quality . initial findings from that study are expected later this year .\nbut 100 tonnes of biomass doesn\u2019t equal 100 tonnes of bio - oil . a variety of feedstocks can be used to create pyrolysis oil , including tobacco , sugar cane waste , coffee grounds , and grape residue , and the conversion rate varies with the feedstock , says jennifer macdonald , chief operating officer of agri - therm . woody biomass is the most popular feedstock among dynamotive , ensyn , and agri - therm .\nthe guelph plant will help draw international attention to renewable biooil and intermediate biooil as being viable and highly economical replacements , on a potentially enormous scale , for mainstream industrial fuels whether in the us , china , europe or the smallest nations which have little or no fossil fuel but abundant cellulosic biomass residues which are the raw materials from which our fuels are made ,\nsaid andrew kingston , president and ceo of dynamotive .\ncatalytic steam reforming of biooil has already been demonstrated at the bench - scale . the objective of the research program will be to develop it into a practical process for biooil gasification . the project will be directed by professors franco berruti and cedric briens and dr . desmond radlein , all of whom have many years of experience in biomass chemistry , catalysis and relevant reaction engineering . dr radlein also serves as a director of dynamotive .\ntpc project no . 731 - 452552 technology partnerships canada amendment number 2 this amendment made this 11th day of march 1998 between : her majesty the queen in right of canada , as represented by the minister of industry ( hereinafter referred to as the\nminister\n) and : dynamotive technologies corporation introduction ( i ) the minister and dynamotive technologies corporation entered into a contribution agreement dated 01 - aug - 97 under the technology partnerships canada program ( the\ncontribution agreement\n) , and ( ii ) the minister and dynamotive technologies corporation now wish to amend the contribution agreement . in consideration of their respective obligations set out in the contribution agreement , the parties agree to amend the contibution agreement as follows : - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - technologies partnerships partenariat technologique canada canada 10th floor , 300 slater street , 10th floor , 300 slater street , ottawa , ontario k1a 0c8 ottawa , ontario k1a 0c8\na draft version for acceptance by dynamotive of the certificate of authority is now expected to be issued prior to year - end from the ministry of environment in ontario and connection to the grid has been confirmed for january 8th 2005 . upon receipt of the certificate and connection to the grid , final commissioning will take place and production of biooil will commence . the company ' s commissioning timeline for december 2004 was dependant on the above certifications being received .\n- 19 - rei roth , president 3650 westbrook mall vancouver b . c . v6s 2l2 fax no : 604 - 222 - 5545 15 . 0 term of agreement 15 . 1 this agreement will terminate the later of : ( a ) payment to the minister by dynamotive of all amounts due pursuant to this agreement ; or ( b ) december 31 , 2011 . 16 . 0 general conditions l6 . 1 compliance with laws dynamotive will comply with all federal , provincial and municipal laws governing dynamotive or the project , including hut not limited to statutes , regulations , by - laws and ordinances . 16 . 2 members of the house of commons and the senate no member of the house of commons shall be admitted to any share or part of this agreement or to any benefit to arise therefrom . no person who is a member of the senate shall , directly or indirectly , be a party to or be concerned in this agreement . 16 . 3 annual appropriations any payment by the minister under this agreement agreement is subject to there being all appropriation for the fiscal year in which the payment is to be made . 16 . 4 confidentiality subject to section 13 . 0 and to applicable laws , including including the access to information act shall keep confidential and shall not disclose the contents of this agreement nor the transactions contemplated hereby without the consent of all parties . 16 . 5 no assignment of agreement\ndynamotive has developed the technology and fuels over the past 10 years and demonstrated scaleability through six increasingly larger plants . it has invested over us $ 50 million to reach this stage . today , the company has developed two commercial plants in ontario , canada , guelph and west lorne , and is planning further production facilities for australia , china , europe , south america and the united states in addition to further plant modules of 200 tonnes per day capacity at the guelph site .\ncquest\u2122 biochar was supplied from dynamotive\u2019s west lorne facility and applied on may 28 , 2008 to a test plot on a farm in the eastern townships region of quebec , canada . third party participants included , mr . aim\u00e9 rivard , a farm owner and agriculture producer . both companies would like to thank him for his cooperation and support . in total , 3 , 500 lbs / acre ( 3 , 924 kg / hectare ) of biochar was applied to the test plot .\npage 8 5 . cost breakdown current fiscal year cost breakdown by major activities - refer to annex a , form c . cost breakdown by fiscal year - refer to annex a , forms d - 1 and d - 2 . 6 . other descriptions refer to annex a , forms e1 - e5 . 7 . non - eligible / non - supported activities in addition to the activities described above , dynamotive also exploits pyrolysis development projects in the united kingdom . file no . : 730 - 452552\nfor a proof - of - concept , dynamotive hydrotreated uba over a commercial catalyst at 350\u00b0c and ~ 1 , 700 psi ( 11 . 7 mpa ) . the resulting liquid product , designated ubb , had a hhv of ~ 45 mj / kg\u2014comparable to that of diesel\u2014with oxygen content of approximately 1 % . commercial hydrotreating catalysts are available that can steer the product towards diesel / gasoline / jet fuel etc . at somewhat higher severity conditions . the overall yield of ubb from bio - oil is 38 % .\ndynamotive and orenda also disclosed their participation in the development of what could become the world ' s first distributed power generation network utilizing pyrolysis biooil in northern ontario . the project , led by the public utility commission of sault ste . marie , envisages the installation of a combined heat and power plant in sault ste . marie and the development of a remote bio oil plant to service this project and potentially other generation facilities in the municipality . the project consortium includes : the great lakes forestry commission , the ontario forest research institute , the municipality of sault ste . marie and magellan aerospace - orenda division .\ntechnology partnerships canada an agency of industry canada monday , february 26 , 2001 andrew kingston dynamotive technologies corporation 105 - 1700 west 75th avenue vancouver , british columbia v6l 602 canada re : tpc contribution agreement # 730 - 452522 dear mr kingston : this letter is to inform you that the subject agreement is hereby amended as follows : at article 3 . 2 delete\n2000 - 2001 $ 1 , 032 , 050\nand substitute with\n2000 - 2001 unlimited\nall provisions of the contribution agreement remain in full force and effect , except as modified by this amendment agreement . sincerely , / s / michael lenihan a / director , environmental technologies technology partnerships canada canada\ntechnology partnerships canada an agency of industry canada march 29 , 2001 dynamotive technologies corporation 105 - 1700 west 75th avenue vancouver , british columbia v6l 6g2 attn : mr . jonothan rhone re : tpc contribution agreement # 730 - 452552 amendment # 4 dear mr . rhone , this letter is to inform you that the subject agreement is hereby amended as follows : delete 1 . 3 ( e ) in its entirety and replace with the following : 1 . 3 ( e )\ncompletion date\nmeans june 30 , 2001 , which is the date by which the project must be completed . all provisions of the contribution agreement remain in full force and effect , except as modified by this amendment agreement . sincerely , / s / michael lenihan a / director , environmental technologies technology partnerships canada\n- 21 - 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{"id": 56063, "summary": [{"text": "opera philadelphia ( prior to 2013 opera company of philadelphia ( ocp ) ) is an american opera company in philadelphia , pennsylvania and is the city 's only company producing grand opera .", "topic": 21}, {"text": "the organization produces five fully staged opera productions annually , encompassing works from the 17th through the 21st century .", "topic": 21}, {"text": "the famed academy of music , the oldest opera house to be continuously in use for its original purpose within the united states , is currently the venue for three of company 's performances ; two productions of chamber opera are produced at the kimmel center 's perelman theatre .", "topic": 21}, {"text": "the company is led by david devan , who was appointed general director in 2011 . ", "topic": 18}], "title": "opera philadelphia", "paragraphs": ["the opera company of philadelphia was formed in 1975 through a merger of the philadelphia lyric opera company and the philadelphia grand opera company .\nopera philadelphia is committed to embracing innovation and developing opera for the 21st century . our mission :\njoin us to keep up - to - date with all things opera philadelphia .\neach year , opera philadelphia hosts opera on the mall , a free opera screening in independence national historic park . but this year we need your help .\ntheatre collection , free library of philadelphia , parkway central branch , 1901 vine street , philadelphia .\ngiven his history , bliss admits that . . . - opera philadelphia | facebook\nglazer , irvin r . philadelphia theaters : a pictorial architectural history . philadelphia & new york : the athenaeum of philadelphia and dover publications , 1994 .\nirvin r . glazer theater collection , athenaeum of philadelphia , 219 s . sixth street , philadelphia .\nthe philadelphia historical commission\u2019s architectural committee today unanimously approved plans to install multiple 1930s - era led signs on the philadelphia metropolitan opera house on north broad .\nthe home of over 5 . 1 million full archive pages of the philadelphia inquirer and philadelphia daily news print editions\nhamilton , frank . opera in philadelphia : performance annals . website created 2002 ; accessed april\u2013may 2017 :\nin 2013 the opera company of philadelphia , the city\u2019s only remaining grand opera company , changed its name to opera philadelphia . based in the academy of music , opera philadelphia presented both traditional grand opera as well as new operatic works , some commissioned by the company . curtis opera theatre , a program of the curtis institute of music , philadelphia\u2019s world - renowned music conservatory , also presented grand opera in this period , continuing a curtis tradition of public opera performance begun in 1929 . both the curtis institute and the academy of vocal arts , a vocal training school founded in philadelphia in 1934 , served as premiere training grounds for opera singers in the twentieth and early twenty - first centuries .\nthe mid to late twentieth century was a period of consolidation for philadelphia opera companies , as well as overall contraction of opera activity in the city . the metropolitan opera of new york city discontinued its regular philadelphia appearances in 1961 . philadelphia la scala opera company ( 1925\u201354 ) and philadelphia civic grand opera company ( 1950 - 54 ) merged in 1954 to form the new philadelphia grand opera company . in 1975 philadelphia grand opera company merged with philadelphia lyric opera company ( 1958\u201374 ) to form opera company of philadelphia . most of these local companies were based in the academy of music ( the metropolitan opera house had become largely inactive as a music venue by the late twentieth century ) , although another company , pennsylvania opera theatre ( 1975\u201393 ) , was based primarily in the merriam theatre on south broad street ( originally built in 1918 as the schubert theatre to host broadway shows ) and in the early 1980s presented some operas in the former arch street opera house , which had been renamed the trocadero .\nthe opera , presented by opera philadelphia with the apollo theater , had its world premiere sept . 16 . it revisits that house and its ghosts , while remaining centered on stories about young people in philadelphia today .\nphiladelphia la scala opera company was one of several that merged to form the philadelphia grand opera company in 1954 . this 1947 photograph shows baritone enzo mascherini of la scala rehearsing in his dressing room before a performance .\nrenew or purchase a subscription to opera at the academy and curtis opera theatre at the perelman .\nopera philadelphia has become the most skillful calibrator of populist appetites and the need of the art form to progress .\nthe release of breaking the waves caps opera philadelphia\u2019s women\u2019s history month celebration , which is devoted to shining a spotlight on women creating opera today . throughout march , audiences will gain access to exclusive interviews , guest blog posts , and more on urltoken and opera philadelphia\u2019s social media channels .\nopera has played an important role in philadelphia arts and entertainment since the mid - eighteenth century . the city has long been a key center for opera and holds several important distinctions in opera history , including being the site of the first serious opera performances in america , birthplace of the first major american opera composer , and home to the nation\u2019s oldest continuously operating opera house .\nhis career took him to many other cities . he served as manager of the san francisco opera and its touring arm , the western opera theater , director of planning and public affairs at the metropolitan opera in new york , and manager of the opera company of philadelphia .\ndiscover how you can become part of opera in philadelphia - from singing in our productions to being one of the many volunteers who make our city ' s opera great .\nin philadelphia , north broad street became an important corridor for grand opera in the late nineteenth and early twentieth century with the construction of two major opera houses . in 1888 beer brewing magnate john betz ( 1831\u20131908 ) built the betz germania opera house at the southwest corner of broad street and montgomery avenue , and in 1908 opera impresario oscar hammerstein i ( 1846\u20131919 ) built the huge philadelphia opera house at the southwest corner of broad and poplar streets . both venues initially had resident opera companies , but neither company lasted very long . the metropolitan opera of new york city , which had been performing in philadelphia since the 1880s , took over the philadelphia opera house , changed its name to the metropolitan opera house , and gave regular performances there from 1910 to 1920 , after which it returned to the academy of music . in 1931 the philadelphia grand opera company gave the high - profile american premiere of the modern opera wozzeck by austrian composer alan berg ( 1885\u20131935 ) in the metropolitan opera house , with philadelphia orchestra music director leopold stokowski ( 1882\u20131977 ) conducting .\na number of new philadelphia grand opera companies formed in the early twentieth century , while outside companies maintained a presence in the city . the metropolitan opera of new york city continued its regular weekly performances in philadelphia and the new philadelphia chicago grand opera company split time between the two cities from 1910 to 1914 . both companies used the metropolitan opera house . among the local opera companies established in the first decades of the twentieth century were three different ones called philadelphia grand opera company ( operating at various times from 1916 to 1932 ) , the pennsylvania grand opera company , philadelphia civic opera company , and philadelphia la scala opera company . many were short - lived groups , lasting from one to six seasons before folding . they performed mostly in the academy of music , although some used the metropolitan opera house . many ceased operations during the great depressio n of the 1930s . to fill the void left by their demise , the philadelphia orchestra offered a series of ten grand operas in the academy of music as part of its 1934\u201335 concert season .\nwe read your excellent article about opera companies in philadelphia . we are trying to find records or archival information on the philadelphia civic opera company from 1924 - 30 . no luck to date . can you provide any suggestions on where records might be located ?\n' we shall not be moved ' : a new opera traces the legacy of the 1985 move bombing : deceptive cadence the opera , presented by opera philadelphia with the apollo theater , had its world premiere sept . 16 . it revisits the house at the center of the bombing and its impact on philadelphia ' s youth today .\nthe opera we shall not be moved revisits the story of the 1985 bombing of the move house in philadelphia , and that tragedy ' s impact on philadelphia ' s youth . shown here : actors portraying the ghosts that inhabit the site of the bombing surround character un / sung ( lauren whitehead , center ) . dave direntis / opera philadelphia hide caption\nthe $ 35 million renovation proposal for the philadelphia metropolitan opera house includes the addition a 1930s - era illuminated sign . rendering by aos architects\nthe opera company of philadelphia has named robert b . driver its general director . mr . driver , who is 48 years old , has been the general and artistic director of the syracuse opera and the artistic director of the indianapolis opera and opera memphis . earlier in his career , he was assistant stage director of the bayerische staatsoper of munich , germany , assistant director of the kentucky opera and associate director of the kansas city lyric opera .\nif you love opera , fully celebrate your passion by becoming a part of the opera philadelphia family for this incredible season . subscribe today and receive exclusive benefits and perks , or discover our annual festival o with a festival pass or opera \u00e0 la carte package .\noscar hammerstein i , grandfather of the broadway lyricist , opened the metropolitan opera house on north broad street in 1908 . originally called the philadelphia opera house , it was renamed after hammerstein sold it to new york city\u2019s metropolitan opera , which performed there until 1920 .\nadditional production support provided by the virginia brown martin fund of the philadelphia foundation .\nmarion , john francis . within these walls : a history of the academy of music in philadelphia . philadelphia : the academy of music restoration office , 1984 .\nmarch 29 : just before the breaking the waves audio cast release , pulitzer - prize winning composer jennifer higdon and opera philadelphia composer in residence rene orth sit down with opera philadelphia\u2019s own new works administrator sarah williams for a facebook live discussion about what it takes to be a contemporary composer .\nin years past , grandeur was elusive , and cut corners were glaringly obvious . plans had a way of being announced , then trounced . one season , la clemenza di tito morphed into die fledermaus . indeed , the road from opera company of philadelphia to opera philadelphia was littered with land mines .\nthe academy of music\u2019s ornate interior was modeled on la scala opera house in milan , italy . ( photograph by b . krist for visit philadelphia )\n1420 locust st , ste 210 ( 583 . 45 mi ) philadelphia , pennsylvania 19102\nthe term \u201copera\u201d has been used to denote several types of musical theater in america over the centuries : grand or serious opera , ballad opera , operetta , and even ethiopian opera , the latter another name for blackface minstrelsy . with some notable exceptions , grand opera\u2014the type of large - scale musical theater production that has generally come to define to the term \u201copera\u201d\u2014was rarely performed in america until the 1820s .\nwhether it\u2019s on stage , backstage , in the pit , or behind the scenes . . . meet the people who are creating great opera in philadelphia .\nphiladelphia\u2019s first dedicated opera venue was the chestnut street theater , opened in 1794 by actor thomas wignall and lyricist alexander reinagle . ( historical society of pennsylvania )\noscar hammerstein i , grandfather of the broadway lyricist , opened the metropolitan opera house on north broad street in 1908 . originally called the philadelphia opera house , it was renamed after hammerstein sold it to new york city\u2019s metropolitan opera , which performed there until 1920 . ( historical society of pennsylvania )\npartnerships are everywhere . traffic between santa fe and philadelphia is so frequent that one might think the two cities had sister companies . opera philadelphia ' s composer - in - residence program is in conjunction with the downtown - ish gotham chamber opera and music - theatre group of new york . each season has a perelman theater coproduction with the curtis institute of music , usually something difficult such as henze ' s elegy for young lovers . this spring , opera philadelphia coproduces with the philadelphia orchestra for the first time , presenting a semi - staged salome conducted by yannick n\u00e9zet - s\u00e9guin .\nurltoken - a hit with audiences and critics alike , we shall not be moved played seven sold - out shows when it premiered in 2017 . opera philadelphia wants our entire city to see this groundbreaking opera rooted in philadelphia\u2019s history . which is why we need your help to bring a free - to - the - public screening of we shall not be moved to opera on the mall : urltoken show less\n, who starred as un / sung , shared with us what we shall not be moved meant to her . share the opera with all of philadelphia by supporting our kickstarter to bring we shall not be moved to opera on the mall :\nthe 3 , 000 - seat academy of music is the oldest opera theater in the united states still serving its original function . its first full opera performance , in 1857 , was guiseppe verdi\u2019s il trovatore . the academy of music\u2019s ornate interior was modeled on la scala opera house in milan , italy . in 2017 , it was home to opera philadelphia and the pennsylvania ballet . from 1900 until 2011 , the philadelphia orchestra also performed in the academy of music . ( photograph by b . krist )\nwest philly cop glenda ( kirsten ch\u00e3\u00a1vez ) asks un / sung ( lauren whitehead ) why she and her brothers are not in school . dave direntis / opera philadelphia hide caption\nopera philadelphia launches free breaking the waves audio stream on march 29 - 21c media group - publicity . digital media . consulting . for music , culture , & the performing arts\nchanging musical tastes and competition with other types of entertainment forced the majority of philadelphia\u2019s opera houses to close or be converted to other uses , musical or otherwise . most were eventually demolished . by the early twenty - first century , only three remained : academy of music , arch street opera house / trocadero , and metropolitan opera house . of these , only the academy of music was still an opera house .\nopera philadelphia is committed to embracing innovation and developing opera for the 21st century . described as \u201c the very model of a modern opera company \u201d by the washington post , opera philadelphia is charting a bold new path to september , when it will open its 2017 - 18 season with an immersive , 12 - day festival featuring seven operatic happenings in six venues throughout the city . the first festival , o17 , will feature three world premieres , plus the exclusive east coast appearance of barrie kosky\u2019s groundbreaking production of mozart\u2019s the magic flute , and a recital by superstar soprano sondra radvanovsky . opera philadelphia will continue to present a spring season each year , including two additional productions in february and april , making it the only u . s . opera company producing an annual opera season that begins with a dynamic festival . for more information , visit urltoken .\ngerson , robert a . music in philadelphia . westport , conn . : greenwood press , 1970 .\nla scala opera company was one of several that merged to form the philadelphia grand opera company in 1954 . this 1947 photograph shows baritone enzo mascherini of la scala rehearsing in his dressing room before a performance . ( special collections research center , temple university libraries )\nbut whitehead says the opera is very much about the lost children of today .\noriginally built for opera , the arch street opera house ( later the trocadero theatre ) later became a venue for vaudeville , minstrel , and burlesque shows . the pennsylvania opera theatre company performed a series of operas in the trocadero in the 1980s .\nglenda , our truancy officer , a wonderful mezzo , is our opera singer ,\nroumain says .\ni think every opera has to have one .\n. a little long but i didn ' t want it to end . opera philadelph\nas grand opera grew increasingly popular in the late nineteenth century , new opera houses were built throughout philadelphia to accommodate the expanding audience . the chestnut street theatre burned down again in 1855 and was replaced by a third theater of that name in 1863 , built on the north side of chestnut street west of twelfth street . two new opera houses were built in 1870 : the arch street opera house on the north side of arch street just west of tenth street and the chestnut street opera house on the north side of chestnut street west of tenth street . ( both arch and chestnut streets had separate venues called \u201ctheatre\u201d and \u201copera house\u201d at this time . ) during this period , additional opera houses opened as opera spread throughout the region . in west chester , pennsylvania , horticultural hall ( built in 1848 ) became an opera house in 1869 . in wilmington , delaware , the masonic hall and grand theater opened in 1871 as a venue for opera and other entertainment . ( later renamed the grand opera house , the theater reopened as a performance venue in the 1970s . )\nthe opera we shall not be moved revisits the story of the 1985 bombing of the move house in philadelphia , and that tragedy ' s impact on philadelphia ' s youth . shown here : actors portraying the ghosts that inhabit the site of the bombing surround character un / sung ( lauren whitehead , center ) .\nthe runaway success of opera philadelphia \u2019s world premiere production of breaking the waves marked a catalytic moment last fall , \u201c changing many of the people who brought the piece to the stage \u2013 and the company itself \u201d ( philadelphia inquirer ) . the new adaptation of lars von trier\u2019s searing oscar - nominated film scored a nomination for the international opera award for best world premiere , and opera news declared it \u201c among the best 21st - century american operas yet produced . \u201d now home audiences the world over can hear the spellbinding production in its entirety at urltoken , starting next wednesday , march 29 at 1pm , when opera philadelphia unveils a free on - demand audio stream of the world premiere production that took the opera world by storm , capping an online celebration of women\u2019s history month .\nfrom its beginnings in philadelphia in the mid - eighteenth century , opera grew to be an important part of the city\u2019s cultural life . its popularity ebbed and flowed as tastes changed over time , but it remained a vital art form . in the early twenty - first century , philadelphia audiences continued to avail themselves of performances from both the traditional opera repertoire as well as new works in the still evolving genre .\nalthough the opera weighs in a little more than three hours , the time flies by .\non the highest level ! . and elizabeth braden ' s wonderful men ' s chorus completed the opera . all of this on one stage in one night . opera philly is unquestion\nphiladelphia just wasn ' t an opera town , and robert was holding up what was at that time a dying art . you might even say that at one point it died on the er table and they [ driver and his team ] stubbornly refused to believe it ,\nsays nally , who went on to lyric opera of chicago and formed the acclaimed new - music chamber choir the crossing .\nthey managed to hold out , which is why you have an opera company in philadelphia today .\nmarch 8 : in a new interview , esteemed director robin guarino , who will lead war stories during opera philadelphia\u2019s o17 festival next fall , explores her experience in the male - dominated field at operaphila . org .\ntheaters were also built for the various types of vernacular musical theater popular in philadelphia from the mid - nineteenth to the early twentieth century , such as minstrelsy , vaudeville , burlesque , and ethnic theater . while these \u201clow brow\u201d types of entertainment generally aimed for a different audience than grand opera , their venues were sometimes called \u201copera houses . \u201d sanford\u2019s opera house , later known as the eleventh street opera house , located on the east side of eleventh street just below market street , was a popular minstrel hall in this period . sometimes vaudeville houses hosted grand opera as well ; the local vaudeville houses of national vaudeville impresario benjamin franklin keith ( 1846\u20131914 ) hosted grand opera on occasion .\nthe operas presented at these theaters in the 1820s through 1850s were a mix of productions by local resident companies and performances by touring troupes from europe and new orleans , the latter the first american city in which grand opera gained a foothold . grand opera gradually replaced ballad opera in popularity in this period , with the latter largely disappearing by midcentury . from 1827 to 1833 , john davis ( 1773\u20131839 ) , a french - born new orleans opera impresario , brought his company to philadelphia and other northern cities each summer , presenting french opera in french . in the 1830s , italian troupes , some managed by da ponte , began visiting philadelphia , while local companies began presenting european operas in their original languages . by this time , philadelphians could hear grand opera at several local venues on a fairly regular basis .\nmarch 13 - 17 : breaking the waves composer missy mazzoli takes over the opera philadelphia instagram and twitter accounts throughout the week with a peek at the contemporary innovators and women in history who have influenced her operatic life .\nit ' s a different kind of opera , presented in a different way , says joseph .\nvideos from opera philadelphia ' s random acts of culture , part of 1 , 000 random acts of culture taking place nationally from 2010 - 2013 , funded by the john s . and james l . knight foundation . knight foundation ' s random acts of culture bring artists out of the performance halls and into the streets and our everyday lives . for more videos and information , visit urltoken . for more information on the opera philadelphia , visit urltoken\nanother turning point was the 2005 richard danielpour\u2013 toni morrison opera margaret garner , a coproduction with michigan opera theatre and cincinnati opera , which was a mixed success following its detroit premiere but established the viability of new opera in philadelphia \u2014 not in some curtis institute studio , but in the academy . when devan arrived from victoria , b . c . in 2006 , as driver ' s number - two man , modern repertoire became devan ' s trademark . he pushed the long - discussed idea of producing opera at the perelman theater with works such as wozzeck that might not pull their weight at the academy box office .\nthe savoy opera company was formed in 1901 to perform the operettas of w . s . gilbert and arthur sullivan . as of 2017 , the savoy opera company was still active and was the oldest opera company in the world dedicated to performing gilbert and sullivan\u2019s works . ( historical society of pennsylvania )\nin the early 1850s local civic and cultural leaders began planning a new world - class opera house for philadelphia . construction began in 1855 on the american academy of music , as it was originally called , at the southwest corner of broad and locust streets . later shortened to academy of music , the building was modeled on the famed la scala opera house in milan , italy , and when it opened on january 26 , 1857 , it was the largest and most ornate opera house in the city and one of the finest in the nation . original plans for an opera training academy to be housed in the building were never realized . the first complete opera performance in the academy of music was il trovatore by giuseppe verdi ( 1813\u20131901 ) on february 25 , 1857 , an opera that had its american premiere at the walnut street theatre the previous year . the academy of music immediately became the center of opera in philadelphia , a distinction it never lost , and in the early twenty - first century remained the oldest continuously operating opera house in the united states .\nan opera philadelphia commission from the creative team of composer missy mazzoli , librettist royce vavrek , and director james darrah , it was breaking the waves that launched the company\u2019s present season . the premiere proved a sensation . the new york times declared the opera \u201c ambitious , accomplished , [ and ] dramatically direct , \u201d the wall street journal called it \u201c savage , heartbreaking and thoroughly original , \u201d and for parterre box , breaking the waves was , quite simply , \u201c the most startling and moving new american opera in memory . \u201d as the philadelphia inquirer explained ,\nkirk , elise k . american opera . urbana & chicago : university of illinois press , 2001 .\nwe shall not be moved will be asking those questions to sold - out audiences in philadelphia before it moves on to new york .\npotter , dorothy . food for apollo : cultivated music in antebellum philadelphia . bethlehem , pa . : lehigh university press , 2011 .\nfor glimpses inside the met in its recent state , watch hidden city philadelphia\u2019s video below . stay tuned for updates about the project .\nbreaking the waves represents the most recent of the \u201c new and challenging works \u201d ( daily beast ) yielded by opera philadelphia\u2019s innovative american repertoire program . founded in 2011 with a commitment to producing a recent american work in each of ten consecutive seasons , and thereby fostering a new generation of homegrown opera composers , the program confirms the company\u2019s role as \u201c one of the leading instigators of new work in the country \u201d ( opera news ) .\nhas launched today a crowdfunding campaign to subsidize a free hd broadcast of the critically - acclaimed work ' we shall not be moved ' for its \u201copera on the mall\u201d event on sat , sept 29 , open to the entire philadelphia community .\nthe student performance of we shall not be moved has been made possible by the mazzotti / kelly fund - bbh of the philadelphia foundation .\nplaybill collection and collection of academy of music programs , playbills , and scrapbooks , historical society of pennsylvania , 1300 locust street , philadelphia .\ndevan ' s luck ( backed by shrewdness ) has been remarkable . he spearheaded opera philadelphia ' s effort to mount the puts / campbell opera silent night , which won a pulitzer prize in 2012 , following its 2011 premiere at minnesota opera . nico muhly ' s dark sisters had a chilly premiere at gotham chamber opera in new york city but came together in the same production months later in philadelphia . for cold mountain , higdon went through years of planning with san francisco opera , but when that arrangement fell apart , devan was on the phone\nin two secs\nand soon after announced a coproduction with santa fe .\nyou have to be out on the street for luck to find you ,\nhe says ,\nand we had been talking to jennifer higdon for two years prior .\n\u201cwhen a new opera is commissioned , the highest hope is that the resulting piece can somehow change the art form \u2013 to evolve it . that happens , if rarely . but perhaps even rarer is the kind of alchemy that ensued when opera philadelphia helped to create breaking the waves . after the new missy mazzoli opera premiered in the fall , it ended up changing many of the people who brought the piece to the stage \u2013 and the company itself . \u201d\nat opera frankfurt made clear how high standards are at this company , now considered one of germany\u2019s best .\nit also draws on r & b ; \u2013 but it doesn ' t sacrifice the influence of traditional opera .\nwhere to begin ? this was the first opera of my life . i was totally blown away by the entire experience\ni am in the minority of the reviewers of this opera . there is a reason it is not performed much . the plot is thin and not developed and the opera is probably twice as long as it should be . many peopl\nthe family stand , from top left : john henry ( aubrey allicock ) , un / sung ( lauren whitehead ) , john blue ( john holiday ) , john little ( daniel shirley ) and john mack ( adam richardson ) . dave direntis / opera philadelphia hide caption\nthe company was the province of old philadelphia philanthropists and well - meaning italian immigrants ,\nsays scorca , who worked there when the organization was formed following a 1975 merger of two other groups .\nthat will get you some good old - fashioned opera .\nlibrettist marc bamuthi joseph says that even though the events of the move bombing happened more than 32 years ago , they still haunt the citizens of philadelphia .\nthe most popular form of musical theater in early america was ballad opera . an english form of entertainment that was similar to musical comedy , ballad operas were lighthearted plays with satirical songs and dances inserted , usually performed as \u201cafter pieces\u201d following a dramatic play . the beggar\u2019s opera , the best - known ballad opera of the eighteenth century , was probably on the bill in the first documented theater performances in philadelphia , given by a traveling english troupe in january 1749 in a converted warehouse on the delaware river near pine street .\nas of 2013 , the former opera company of philadelphia is called opera philadelphia . it is , after all , a company with a whole new orientation .\ni think we ' re in mid - stroke ,\nsays fifty - one - year - old david devan , general director since 2011 .\ni don ' t quite know what the answers are , but it feels right that we ' re trying out all these things . the strategic plan is that we want to be one of the leading instigators of new work in the country .\nthe late nineteenth century saw the rise of operetta , a lighter , simpler form of musical theater that aimed primarily to amuse ( as opposed to the loftier aspirations of grand opera ) . also known as light or comic opera , operetta occupied a place between grand opera and the more respectable forms of vernacular musical theater . the operatic society of philadelphia , an amateur group that operated from 1906 to 1934 , performed mostly operetta , although it also occasionally offered grand opera . the savoy company , founded in philadelphia in 1901 to perform the english operettas of the famed composing team of librettist w . s . gilbert ( 1836\u20131911 ) and composer arthur sullivan ( 1842\u20131900 ) , remained active in the early twenty - first century as the oldest amateur theater company in the world dedicated solely to gilbert and sullivan works .\nia to taking a chance on this historic piece of music . the academy itself remains a major challenge to effective opera performanc\n' what you thought was dead is very much alive , '\nhe says , quoting lyrics from the opera .\ndizikes , john . opera in america : a cultural history . new haven & london : yale university press , 1993 .\njack mccarthy is a music historian who regularly writes , lectures , and gives walking tours on philadelphia music history . a certified archivist , he directed a project for the historical society of pennsylvania focused on the archival collections of the region\u2019s many small historical repositories . he has served as consulting archivist for the philadelphia orchestra and the 2014 radio documentary going black : the legacy of philly soul radio and gave several presentations and helped produce the historical society of pennsylvania\u2019s 2016 philadelphia music series \u201cmemories & melodies . \u201d\nand i ' m so proud of the opera arts in my home city . the cast of # phigaro yesterday afternoon was absolutely\njoseph adds that to\ndelve into the politics and to ask the questions that we do\nalso makes the opera stand out .\nin addition to the walnut and chestnut street theatres ( the latter having reopened on the same site in december 1822 ) , several other venues presented opera in antebellum philadelphia . musical fund hall , built by the musical fund society of philadelphia in 1824 on locust street west of eighth street , was primarily a hall for symphonic concerts and recitals , but occasionally presented grand opera , including the american premiere of mozart\u2019s the magic flute in february 1841 . likewise , the arch street theatre , built in 1828 on the north side of arch street west of sixth street , was mainly a venue for plays , but also hosted opera performances . the national theatre , which opened on chestnut street east of ninth street in 1840 , and p . t . barnum\u2019s museum , which opened two blocks away at the southeast corner of seventh and chestnut streets in 1849 , both presented operas for a brief period before burning down , the latter in 1851 and the former in 1854 . the chestnut , walnut , and arch street theaters remained the primary opera venues in philadelphia for most of the antebellum era .\nthe savoy opera company was formed in 1901 to perform the operettas of w . s . gilbert and arthur sullivan . the company took its name from the savoy theatre , an opera house in london , england , where eight of the duo\u2019s operettas premiered . as of 2017 , the savoy opera company was still active and was the oldest opera company in the world dedicated to performing gilbert and sullivan\u2019s works . this photograph is from the savoy\u2019s 1928 performance of princess ida , an 1884 operetta based on the poem \u201cthe princess\u201d by alfred , lord tennyson .\nia ! ) the academy is a perfect setting for opera as it a grand dame of theatres in america . and kudos to the administra\ntheir significance notwithstanding , the masque of alfred and the temple of minerva were isolated dramatic musical presentations ; they were not part of a broader trend toward serious or grand opera , which did not come to philadelphia on a regular basis until the 1820s . grand opera , characterized by large casts and orchestras , lavish stage effects , plots based on dramatic or historic themes , and a multi - act libretto sung throughout , originated in italy in the late sixteenth century and gradually spread to other parts of europe . lorenzo da ponte ( 1749\u20131838 ) , the italian librettist who wrote the librettos for several of the best - known operas by wolfgang amadeus mozart ( 1756\u201391 ) , moved to the united states in 1805 and lived in philadelphia for a period in the 1810s . da ponte lamented the predominance of english ballad opera in the city , and nation , and in later years actively worked to bring grand opera to america .\nsupported by the pew center for arts & heritage and produced by opera philadelphia with audio by george blood l . p . , the upcoming audio stream was captured on september 29 at the penultimate performance of the opera\u2019s opening run , which starred soprano kiera duffy as bess mcneill in \u201c an absolutely spectacular performance \u201d ( opera news ) , under the baton of steven osgood . like von trier\u2019s groundbreaking film , the opera depicts a tragedy of conflicting ethical imperatives that ultimately serves as a meditation on the nature of goodness . the audio will be available for streaming on - demand at urltoken . the production includes explicit language , nudity , and sexual content , some of a violent nature . recommended for mature audiences only . ( see full credits below . )\na more faustian bargain during the 1980s came with the luciano pavarotti international vocal competition , winners of which were invited to sing with pavarotti in an opera company of philadelphia production . the tenor was deeply dedicated to the event and couldn ' t confine himself to the usual handful of winners . one year , all the finalists won .\nmost recently he served as founder and president of arts pacific , an organization that fostered co - productions of opera and musical theater in china .\news / 2018 / 06 / 19 / opera - on - mall - we - shall - not - be - moved - o18 . html\nwhile in amsterdam to perform in we shall not be moved at de nationale opera - dutch national opera , kirstin chavez , mezzo - soprano , sent us a message about the experience :\ni can\u2019t begin to express to you the outrageous joy that was flowing through our rehearsals . . .\njane grey nemeth , who has been acting general director since march 1990 , when margaret anne everitt resigned , will return to the post of director of the opera company of philadelphia / luciano pavarotti international voice competition . mr . driver has appointed danielle orlando the company ' s artistic administrator . she had been the acting administrator since march 1990 .\nthey\u2019re increasingly taking chances , offering unusual and new work along with repertory staples , and carving out a place for themselves as proponents of american opera .\nw hat was once unthinkable at opera philadelphia has become almost commonplace . formerly a bastion of standard productions of standard repertoire , the company now has seven new operas scheduled for upcoming seasons \u2014 high - profile projects such as cold mountain , by jennifer higdon and gene scheer , and the trial of elizabeth cree , by kevin puts and mark campbell .\nthe earliest attempt at true european grand opera in philadelphia was the december 1818 production at the chestnut street theatre of the libertine , an english adaption of mozart and da ponte\u2019s don giovanni . such adaptations\u2014with librettos translated into english\u2014were common in early nineteenth - century america . the libertine proved very popular in philadelphia ; after the chestnut street theatre burned down in march 1820 and was being rebuilt , the libertine was performed several times at the walnut street theatre , which was built as a circus at the northeast corner of ninth and walnut streets in 1809 and converted to a theater three years later . primarily a venue for plays , the walnut street theatre also hosted some grand opera in the nineteenth century .\nwe shall not be moved is a new opera that takes its name from both the old spiritual - turned - civil - rights anthem and the philadelphia black liberation group , move . that group might be best - remembered for a 1985 tragedy : a police helicopter bombed the move house , and the resulting fire killed 11 people and destroyed 62 homes in the neighborhood .\nsonneck , oscar george theodore . early opera in america . new york : g . schirmer , 1915 ; reprint : new york : benjamin blom , 1963 .\ncurtis , john . \u201ca century of grand opera . \u201d pennsylvania magazine of history and biography , vol . 44 no . 173 ( january 1920 ) : 122 - 57 .\nstarting at 7 : 00 p . m . , enjoy exclusive access to select galleries at the philadelphia museum of art as part of your war stories experience . a cash bar will also be available to satisfy your refreshment needs .\nmarch 22 : hannah moscovitch , renowned playwright and the librettist of i have no stories to tell you , which makes its philadelphia premiere next fall , reveals her path to success in a guest blog post for operaphila . org .\njack , thanks for an excellent and well written overview of the history of opera in philadelphia . when i\u2019ve read descriptions of the first performances of \u201cthe magic flute\u201d at the musical fund hall in 1841 , it\u2019s been unclear to me whether they were fully staged or concert versions . i know it the performances were in english , but don\u2019t know much about the staging capabilities at the musical fund hall . the second performance was advertised as \u201cthe music of the grand opera of the magic flute , \u201d leading me to believe it was a concert performance . do yo know any details ? thanks !\nso , he and his collaborators \u2014 composer daniel bernard roumain and director and choreographer bill t . jones \u2014 tread carefully . they were inspired by poems created through a teen workshop sponsored by opera philadelphia and a local non - profit . and they cast new york spoken word artist lauren whitehead as a 15 - year - old girl who leads a group of young men whose school has been closed due to budget cuts .\nthe grand opera house in wilmington , delaware is home to opera delaware . it was constructed in 1871 for the delaware grand lodge of freemasons to serve as their masonic temple . in addition to opera , the grand hosted vaudeville , minstrel shows , and symphonies . some of the most famous acts of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries played at the grand including showman\nbuffalo\nbill cody and actress ethyl barrymore . after a stint as a movie theatre in the mid - twentieth century , it was returned to its original function in 1973 .\nwe shall not be moved also features movement created by legendary choreographer bill t . jones . jones , like the rest of his collaborators , is not from philadelphia . but he says what happened in 1985 still resonates beyond the city limits .\nbut it came at a cost . even among his own team , driver lost artistic points thanks to his scrupulous fiscal responsibility . under everitt , each production had only two performances ; by 1998 , driver had increased the number to four and was turning away subscribers . the philadelphia orchestra ' s 2001 move to the kimmel center meant that opera could take up residence in the academy of music , allowing for more sophisticated productions .\nand music we ' re all very good and it ' s a shame they were wasted on this opera . the world should be grateful that rossini got better as he got older .\n, has shared with us what the opera meant to them , and why they would like the whole city to have the opportunity to see it for free . please donate to help bring\none can sense a glass ceiling , of course : repertoire such as wagner may be forever off - limits at the academy of music , whose orchestra pit holds only sixty - five players . attempting to compete with the metropolitan opera , only two hours up the road , seems fruitless . yet opera philadelphia has its trump cards . thanks to the nearby curtis institute and academy of vocal arts , young singers such as matthew rose and stephen costello had early exposure with the company . though music director corrado rovaris is at home with operas ranging from wozzeck to ainadamar , his ownership of verdi rivals any of the late greats .\nmr . corn was born in st . louis , and after graduating from yale university in 1954 , he returned to his hometown to be the public relations manager of the st . louis municipal opera .\nrts . the chance to hear stephanie blythe , one of the great mezzo voices of our time , in a rarely performed rossini opera was not to be missed . the other members of the cast , especially\nmadeira , louis c . annals of music in philadelphia and history of the musical fund society from its organization in 1820 to the year 1858 . edited by philip h . geopp . 1896 ; reprint : washington , d . c . : ross & perry , 2002 .\nwe have been season ticket holders for , i think , about 40 years . i do not remember ever seeing a better opera . how can you do better then mozart . . . he was sent from god\none would think it ' s impossible to find such an exciting opera company in such close proximity to new york city ,\nsays marc scorca , opera america ' s president and ceo .\nbut this one seems to be defying the force of gravity . it ' s not alone in learning to relate to its community in the twenty - first century but has reached more deeply into itself to find transformation .\nfor my first time at the opera , it was very fun and not really what you would expect . while the crowd was dressed more formally ( what my grandma would call their sunday best ) there were no ball gowns\nrepertoire is now built partly around singers that devan most wants to work with , philadelphia native eric owens being high on the list . he is the starting point for next season ' s don carlo , in which he sings his first filippo in a cast that includes michelle deyoung as eboli .\nin april 1754 , another english theater troupe , the hallam company , began giving plays and ballad operas in the same warehouse and then in 1759 erected a temporary theater on the southwest corner of cedar ( later south ) and hancock streets , between front and second streets . in 1766 the hallam company built the southwark theatre , the first permanent theater building in america , on cedar street west of fourth street ( later the southwest corner of south and leithgow streets ) . cedar street was then the southern boundary of the city of philadelphia and the theater was deliberately built on the south side of the street , just outside the city limits and beyond the jurisdiction of conservative quakers and city officials opposed to theater on moral grounds . the southwark theatre was the primary venue for theater and ballad opera in philadelphia until the mid - 1790s .\nthe new works are in conjunction with the american repertoire council , a national steering group focused on advancing the company ' s commitment to new american operas under the advisory guidance of nathan gunn . traditional grand opera is somewhat less in evidence , though opera philadelphia opened the current season with a nabucco that was simulcast onto independence mall with an outdoor audience of 4 , 000 , roughly half of whom were new to the company ' s database . but what , exactly , constitutes\ntraditional\n? this season also saw osvaldo golijov ' s 2003 ainadamar \u2014 for the second time , in a new production at the academy .\nwhen i asked for things like that fifteen years ago , i was laughed at ,\nrecalls ex - chorus master donald nally .\nthe philadelphia metropolitan opera house at 858 n . broad street was built in 1908 by oscar hammerstein i , the grandfather of oscar hammerstein ii . designed by architect william h . mcelfatrick , it sat some 4 , 000 people and was the largest theater of its kind in the world . but after hammerstein i fell into debt and sold the property , the theater went on to play many roles , from a movie theater , to a circus venue , a ballroom , and most recently , a church for the holy ghost congregation .\nnew works such as puts ' s silent night hold their own at the 2 , 900 - seat academy of music . chamber - sized hans werner henze works filled the 650 seats of the kimmel center ' s perelman theater . in november ( 2013 ) , an off - site serbian - language a cappella opera titled svadba ( a balkan wedding ) played to sold - out houses at a repurposed water - pumping station . the new works range from ricky ian gordon ' s coffin in egypt , starring frederica von stade this season , to hip h ' opera , a work being devised from the stories of inner - city philadelphia school kids for 2015 . three composers in residence pass each other in the corridor \u2014 among them that paragon of brooklyn chic , missy mazzoli .\nin 1980 he became the director of the national endowment for the arts ' new opera and musical theater program , a position he held for two years before returning to arts management as director of wolf trap farm park in vienna , va .\nin 1793 , two immigrant english impresarios , actor thomas wignell ( 1753\u20131803 ) and musician alexander reinagle ( 1756\u20131809 ) , built the chestnut street theatre on the north side of chestnut street west of sixth street , although its opening was delayed until the next year after yellow fever struck the city . the nation\u2019s most elaborate theater at the time , the chestnut street theatre became a major center for opera . ballad operas still predominated in this period , usually productions written in england and adapted for american tastes . benjamin carr ( 1768 - 1831 ) , an english musician who settled in philadelphia in 1797 and became a prominent performer , composer , and music publisher , wrote the archers in 1796 , the first musical drama to be written and professionally performed in the united states . carr and reinagle were prolific philadelphia composers whose ballad operas and other compositions were performed frequently in the city in the federal period ."]}
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rad ( bio ) q1 results reflect impressive segmental sales and solid performance across all geographies .\nbio - rad laboratories , inc . purchases life science research business from ciphergen biosystems , inc . for approximately $ 20 million | biospace\nbio - rad laboratories , inc . has been a past or current tenant within the buildings involved in these sale and lease transactions .\nbio - rad laboratories stock split history | www . stock split history . com | copyright \u00a9 2013 - 2018 , all rights reserved\nbio - rad laboratories share price history helps an investor analyze a company ' s history and do bio - rad laboratories stock analysis . the price and volume changes on a daily basis is provided in the bio - rad laboratories stock price history . a large fluctuation in price and volume indicates a highly volatile stock . bio stock saw an opening price of $ 295 . 39 , and a closing price of $ 297 . 92 on jul 06 , 2018 . looking at bio - rad laboratories stock history data , the p / s ratio was at a low of 1 . 43 on oct 13 , 2014 .\nview and download bio - rad laboratories stock price history for the last 10 years . historical stock prices are provided in the open , high , low , close , and volume data format along with bio - rad laboratories price to earnings ratio data . the bio - rad laboratories stock price history chart shows that the stock price was at a high of $ 303 . 88 on jun 15 , 2018 in the preceding 5 years .\nto see how to get complete access to all of this bio - rad laboratories , inc . listing and property information , register for free :\nbio - rad laboratories develops , manufactures , and markets a broad range of innovative products and solutions for the life science research and clinical diagnostic markets .\nbio - rad ( bio ) delivers robust performance , primarily in north america , china and the asia - pacific region .\nwhat are the average starting salaries , bonuses , benefits and travel requirements like at bio - rad laboratories - clinical diagnostics group ? what do . . .\nbio - rad laboratories , k . k . tennoz central tower 20f , 2 - 2 - 24 higashi shinagawa , shinagawa - ku tokyo 140 - 0002 japan\nevery business has its own style . what is the office environment and culture like at bio - rad laboratories - clinical diagnostics group ? are people . . .\nwe are upbeat about bio - rad ' s ( bio ) solid growth in geographies like north america , china and asia pacific .\nto all recruitment agencies : bio - rad does not accept agency resumes , unless the agency has been authorized by a bio - rad staffing representative . please do not submit resumes unless authorized to do so . bio - rad will not pay for any fees related to unsolicited resumes .\nthis analysis is intended to introduce important early concepts to people who are starting to invest and want to begin learning the link between bio - rad laboratories inc ( nyse : bio ) \u2019s fundamentals andread more . . .\nbio - rad laboratories said it is acquiring abd serotec from parent company morphosys for \u20ac53 million ( $ 69 . 7 million ) . the deal adds serotec\u2019s more than 15 , 000 antibodies , kits , and accessories to bio - rad\u2019s portfolio of research and clinical diagnostic products .\nbio - rad laboratories , inc . , a global leader of life science research and clinical diagnostic products , today announced financial results for the first quarter ended march 31 , 2018 .\ndo you work at bio - rad laboratories - clinical diagnostics group ? how did you find the job ? how did you get that first interview ? any advice for . . .\nat bio - rad , what we do matters \u2014 to ourselves , but more importantly to others .\nbio - rad offers micro and mini centrifuges and a pcr tube adaptor to accommodate your research needs .\nbio - rad laboratories is a leading provider of innovative tools to the life science and clinical diagnostics markets , where the company\u2019s products are used for scientific discovery , drug development , and biopharmaceutical production . bio - rad\u2019s life science group has long served the bioprocessing industry by supplying advanced purification and process technologies . bio - rad provides a full line of scalable \u2014 from pilot to production \u2014 process chromatography solutions . bio - rad ' s process chromatography resins are used in multiple fda approved manufacturing processes .\nhistorical daily stock prices for bio - rad laboratories since 1980 adjusted for splits and dividends . open , high , low , close ( ohlc ) data as well as percentage changes for multiple date ranges . display 20 , 50 and 200 day moving averages and export charts as images to use in articles and blogs . the latest closing price for bio - rad laboratories ( bio ) as of july 06 , 2018 is 297 . 92 .\nbio - plex instruments include the bio - plex 3d system , bio - plex 200 reader , and bio - plex pro wash stations , as well as maintenance , calibration , and validation kits for the bio - plex 200 reader to assure system performance .\nbio - rad laboratories is a manufacturer and distributor of its own life science research and clinical diagnostics products . co . has two primary segments : life science , which is engaged in developing , manufacturing and marketing a range of reagents , apparatus and laboratory instruments used for biological research ; and clinical diagnostics , which designs , manufactures , sells and supports test systems , informatics systems , test kits and quality controls that serve clinical laboratories in the diagnostics market . co . sells its products and services to a diverse client base comprised of scientific research , healthcare , education and government customers . according to our bio - rad laboratories stock split history records , bio - rad laboratories has had 5 splits .\nwith ciphergen ' s proteinchip systems and seldi technology , bio - rad is able to offer a more complete range of tools for proteomics workflows ,\nsaid norman schwartz , bio - rad president and ceo .\nciphergen products enable protein profiling and biomarker discovery and are a perfect complement to bio - rad ' s existing product line .\nbio - rad develops and manufactures lab instruments , devices , reagents and consumables for genomic and proteomic research . youtube :\nbio - rad laboratories is a leading global clinical diagnostics and life science company . we are focused on meeting the diagnostic testing needs of our customers in all areas of the hospital and reference laboratories . bio - rad delivers on this commitment by offering a broad portfolio of quality products backed by superior service . we offer solutions to meet all testing volumes and have designed our product line to grow with you as your testing needs change .\nthis loopnet bio - rad laboratories , inc . tenant and owner information is organized and aggregated from public records and the millions of historical and current sale and lease listings provided by members of the loopnet commercial real estate marketplace .\nto receive the latest news , promotions , and more , sign up for bio - rad updates by entering your email address below . you can elect to receive only the types of bio - rad communications that are of interest to you . .\nthe microfluidic technology used in bio - rad\u2019s experion\u2122 system helps to automate protein and nucleic acid separation , detection , and analysis .\nbio - rad was founded in 1952 by the late david schwartz and his wife alice . dave remained actively in . . .\nbio - rad laboratories , inc . , a global leader of life science research and clinical diagnostic products , will report financial results for the first quarter 2018 on tuesday , may 8 , 2018 , following the close of the market .\nwhen a company such as bio - rad laboratories splits its shares , the market capitalization before and after the split takes place remains stable , meaning the shareholder now owns more shares but each are valued at a lower price per share . often , however , a lower priced stock on a per - share basis can attract a wider range of buyers . if that increased demand causes the share price to appreciate , then the total market capitalization rises post - split . this does not always happen , however , often depending on the underlying fundamentals of the business . looking at the bio - rad laboratories stock split history from start to finish , an original position size of 1000 shares would have turned into 4500 today . below , we examine the compound annual growth rate \u2014 cagr for short \u2014 of an investment into bio - rad laboratories shares , starting with a $ 10 , 000 purchase of bio , presented on a split - history - adjusted basis factoring in the complete bio - rad laboratories stock split history .\nmoody ' s investors service (\nmoodys\n) affirmed bio - rad ' s baa3 senior unsecured rating . at the same time , moody ' s changed the rating outlook to positive from stable . the positive outlook is supported by bio - rad ' s very strong financial metrics , and moody ' s expectation that bio - rad ' s earnings and cash flow will continue to improve .\nplease use the request form here or contact your local bio - rad representative so that we can send you the certificate of analysis .\nbio - rad ' s food science division supplies food and beverage safety , animal husbandry , and public health laboratories with kits , equipment , and reagents for food , water , and wine testing , tse testing , veterinary diagnostics , and zoonosis monitoring .\nthank you for your submission . a bio - rad representative will contact you within 48\u201372 hours . we thank you for your continued business .\nbio - rad\u2019s v3 western workflow\u2122 facilitates speed and validation at each step of a western blotting experiment \u2014 from running gels to quantifying proteins .\nbio - rad laboratories is a leading provider to the life science and clinical diagnostics markets where the company\u2019s products are used for scientific discovery , drug development , and biopharmaceutical production . bio - rad\u2019s long - lasting customer relationships foster the company\u2019s research and development efforts and inspire the introduction of innovative products and solutions that accelerate the discovery process and improve healthcare . the protein purification business , part of the life science group at bio - rad , provides researchers with the chromatography tools they need to isolate and purify proteins from laboratory scale through clinical trials into bioprocess manufacturing . with more than 60 years of purification experience , bio - rad continues to expand solutions to streamline the drug discovery and development process .\nbio - rad products and services span the entire range of drug discovery and development activities , from target identification to scale - up and manufacturing .\nbio - plex express and x - plex \u2122 assays are designed for researchers interested in performing multiplex assays with a specific combination of bio - plex system targets . the bio - plex assay builder enables researchers to desi\nsince 1965 , bioradiations has grown alongside bio - rad laboratories to encompass the many research areas the company serves . beginning as a small printed newsletter , today our publication delivers a wealth of videos , articles , papers , and social media content to the global scientific community .\ncomparison of parameters , sensitivity , and data analysis using bio - rad imaging systems and software to determine which imaging system is ideal for your application .\nbio - rad laboratories , inc . tina cuccia , corporate communications 510 - 724 - 7000 tina _ cuccia @ urltoken or illumina , inc . investors : rebecca chambers 858 - 255 - 5243 rchambers @ urltoken or media : gwen gordon 858 - 882 - 6822 pr @ urltoken\nbioradiations is the online magazine for the bio - rad life science community . here you\u2019ll find coverage of the latest research techniques , technical information , helpful lab tips , and news for bio - rad [ life science ] products , as well as timely stories on current science , researchers , and science education .\nbio - rad is the world leader in clinical quality control products , services , and information systems , products that ensure the accuracy and validity of clinical test results .\nbio - rad ' s cell proliferation assays provide a range of dyes for monitoring and tracking cell health in flow cytometric experiments . monitor up to 10 cell divisions .\nbio - rad laboratories , inc . is a multinational manufacturer and distributor of life science research products , clinical diagnostics , and analytical instrumentation , based in hercules , california . the company serves more than 70 , 000 research and industry customers worldwide through a network of more than 30 wholly owned subsidiary offices .\nbio - rad laboratories , inc . ( nyse : bio and biob ) develops , manufactures , and markets a broad range of innovative products and solutions for the life science research and clinical diagnostic markets . the company is renowned for its commitment to quality and customer service among university and research institutions , hospitals , public health and commercial laboratories , as well as the biotechnology , pharmaceutical , and food safety industries . founded in 1952 , bio - rad is based in hercules , california , and serves more than 100 , 000 research and healthcare industry customers through its global network of operations . the company employs more than 8 , 000 people worldwide and had revenues exceeding $ 2 billion in 2015 .\nwe look forward to interacting with you at the lunch seminar tomorrow . if you haven ' t registered yet , do so now at bio - rad booth # 11 .\nthe illumina\u00ae bio - rad\u00ae single - cell sequencing solution will begin shipping in early february . for more information about the instruments , reagents , and workflow , visit urltoken .\nbio - rad laboratories , inc . ( nyse : bio ) ( biob ) develops , manufactures , and markets a broad range of innovative products and solutions for the life science research and clinical diagnostic markets . the company is renowned for its commitment to quality and customer service among university and research institutions , hospitals , public health and commercial laboratories , as well as the biotechnology , pharmaceutical , and food safety industries . founded in 1952 , bio - rad is based in hercules , california , and serves more than 100 , 000 research and healthcare industry customers through its global network of operations . the company employs more than 8 , 000 people worldwide and had revenues exceeding $ 2 billion in 2015 . for more information , please visit urltoken .\nbio - rad laboratories , inc . ( amex : bio ) ( amex : biob ) has remained at the center of scientific discovery for more than 50 years , manufacturing and distributing a broad range of products for the life science research and clinical diagnostics markets . the company is renowned worldwide among hospitals , universities , major research institutions as well as biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies for its commitment to quality and customer service . founded in 1952 , bio - rad is headquartered in hercules , california , and serves more than 85 , 000 research and industry customers worldwide through its global network of operations . the company employs over 5 , 000 people globally and had revenues of $ 1 . 1 billion in 2005 . for more information , please visit www . bio - rad . com .\nthe certificate of analysis that you are looking for may not be available via the website . in that case , you can contact your bio - rad representative or use the request form\nbio - rad screwcap micro test tubes provide a high level of sample security . tubes and caps are made of polypropylene . o - rings are made of blended polyethylene / polypropylene .\nbio - rad pipet tips are made from virgin polypropylene and have been accurately molded for an airtight fit . the tips are guaranteed to have a smooth interior surface for precision pipetting .\nsan diego & hercules , calif . - - ( business wire ) - - jan . 9 , 2017 - - illumina , inc . ( nasdaq : ilmn ) and bio - rad laboratories , inc . ( nyse : bio ) ( nyse : biob ) today announced the launch of the illumina\u00ae bio - rad\u00ae single - cell sequencing solution at the j . p . morgan healthcare conference . the comprehensive solution is the first next - generation sequencing ( ngs ) workflow for single - cell analysis , providing researchers the ability to investigate the coordinated contribution of individual cells in tissue function , disease progression , and therapeutic response .\nbio - rad laboratories , inc . , a global leader of life science research and clinical diagnostic products , today announced that norman schwartz , president and ceo , and christine tsingos , executive vice president and cfo , will present at the jefferies 2018 global healthcare conference on tuesday , june 5 , at 10 am , in new york , ny .\nfor over six decades , bio - rad has provided the healthcare industry with innovative and useful products that help life science researchers accelerate the discovery process and medical diagnostic labs obtain faster , better results .\nwith bricare , bio - rad can remotely and rapidly troubleshoot and solve problems and can proactively identify developing problems before they occur . this allows for a much faster response time and first time fix .\nfor more information , visit : urltoken long noncoding rna ( lncrna ) is a rapidly expanding research area . see how lncrnas exert a variety of regulatory functions in cells . learn about the biological implications of lncrna in disease development . subscribe to the bio - rad channel : urltoken . . . we are bio - rad . our mission : to provide useful , high - quality products and services that advance scientific discovery and improve healthcare . at bio - rad , we are united behind this effort . these two objectives are the driving force behind every decision we make , from developing innovative ideas to building global solutions that help solve our customers ' greatest challenges . connect with bio - rad online : website : urltoken linkedin : urltoken . . . facebook : urltoken twitter : urltoken instagram : @ bioradlabs snapchat : @ bioradlabs show less\nfor more information , visit urltoken investigate the complex issues surrounding patents in biotechnology , learn why little details like choosing the right plastics can affect your pcr results , and learn how to streamline your multicolumn chromatography into a single automated run . plus upcoming events , our editors\u2019 favorite news stories , and more . bioradiations is the online magazine for the bio - rad life science community . here you\u2019ll find coverage of the latest research techniques , technical information , helpful lab tips , and news for bio - rad life science products , as well as timely stories on current science , researchers , and science education . you can also access our content hub , which enables you to explore a wide array of bio - rad resources and publications in one place . since 1965 , bioradiations has grown alongside bio - rad laboratories to encompass the many research areas the company serves . beginning as a small printed newsletter , today our publication delivers a wealth of videos , articles , papers , and social media content to the global scientific community . urltoken\nhercules , ca - - ( market wire ) - - november 13 , 2006 - - bio - rad laboratories , inc . ( amex : bio ) ( amex : biob ) , a multinational manufacturer and distributor of life science research and clinical diagnostics products , announced today that it has completed the purchase of ciphergen biosystems , inc . ' s proteinchip systems\u00ae business and worldwide technology rights to its surface enhanced laser desorption / ionization ( seldi ) for approximately $ 20 million in cash . the acquisition includes certain product lines , manufacturing capability , and intellectual property as well as access to ciphergen ' s life science customer base . under the terms of the agreement , ciphergen will retain rights to the diagnostics market . through a separate supply agreement , bio - rad will supply instruments and reagents to ciphergen to support their diagnostics business . bio - rad also made a $ 3 million equity investment in ciphergen as part of the transaction .\nfor more information , visit urltoken in this issue , how to ensure your cdna is free of gdna \u2014 in two steps and 36 minutes ! plus learn about the exacting validation process behind our antibodies , see how mixed - mode chromatography media works better than standard ion exchange resins , and download a map of human lineage biomarkers . bioradiations is the online magazine for the bio - rad life science community . here you\u2019ll find coverage of the latest research techniques , technical information , helpful lab tips , and news for bio - rad life science products , as well as timely stories on current science , researchers , and science education . you can also access our content hub , which enables you to explore a wide array of bio - rad resources and publications in one place . since 1965 , bioradiations has grown alongside bio - rad laboratories to encompass the many research areas the company serves . beginning as a small printed newsletter , today our publication delivers a wealth of videos , articles , papers , and social media content to the global scientific community . urltoken\nbio - rad was founded over six decades ago and has continued to provide the healthcare industry with innovative and useful products that help life science researchers accelerate the discovery process and medical diagnostic labs obtain faster , better results .\nnew york , may 18 , 2018 - - in new independent research reports released early this morning , fundamental markets released its latest key findings for all current investors , traders , and shareholders of bio - rad . . .\nlocated in beautiful pleasanton , ca , the digital biology center ( dbc ) is an innovation center with over 100 employees focused on the development of digital pcr and creative use of core droplet technologies . bio - rad laboratories is a global leader , with a team of over 7 , 800 employees and a global network of operations that serves our life science research and clinical diagnostics customers , helping people live longer , healthier lives .\n\u201cwith this acquisition , bio - rad will have access to a comprehensive catalog of antibodies allowing us to better serve our customers by offering total assay solutions that can be validated on our research platforms for western blotting , multiplex protein expression , elisa , and cell sorting , \u201d brad crutchfield , president of bio - rad\u2019s life science group . , said in a statement . \u201cin addition , we will be able to exploit a powerful in vitro technology to accelerate future antibody generation . \u201d\nsince bio - rad ' s beginning more than 60 years ago in berkeley , california , we have grown into a leader in the life science and clinical diagnostics industries , with a customer base spanning more than 150 countries . today , bio - rad has grown to more than 8 , 250 employees , 150 , 000 customers , and over 10 , 000 products . we are a business of progress . we are a business of ideas . we are a business of discovery .\nbio - rad offers products spanning the range of drug discovery and development activities , from target identification through scale - up and manufacturing . we partner with you to create customized workflows and solutions for your individual research needs . learn more at urltoken\nbio - rad ' s cell biology products include the tc20\u2122 automated cell counter and the s3\u2122 cell sorter , the first truly walk - up , benchtop cell sorter on the market . for more information , visit the urltoken website : urltoken urltoken\nbio - rad is a stable company in a great location if you live in the east bay . the work is engaging and the mission to advance scientific discovery and improve lives is admirable . bio - rad is a good partner to the local and scientific community . they are major sponsors of the sf aids walk and the american diabetes tour de cure ; participate in food and toy drives and disaster relief , provide scholarships for high school students entering scientific fields and provide support to local science fairs and mentoring programs .\nbio - rad is a global leader providing a broad array of clinical diagnostics and life science research products . with a team of more than 7 , 800 employees and a global network of operations serving our customers , we help people live longer , healthier lives .\ncdg blood virus - us 2 m4t21315 blood virus 1 1215 / home / clinical diagnostics / products / blood virus - us / blood - virus blood virus bio - rad provides a comprehensive range of microplate enzyme immunoassay products , including instrumentation , software , reagent kits and accessories / webroot / web / images / cdg / products / blood _ virus / category _ thumb / global / bvd _ feature _ tn . jpg / en - us / category / blood - virus ? id = m4t21315 blood virus bio - rad provides a comprehensive range of microplate enzyme immunoassay products , including instrumentation , software , reagent kits and accessories / webroot / web / images / cdg / products / blood _ virus / category _ feature / global / bvd _ feature . jpg cdg instrumentation 2 m4t253e8z instrumentation 1 m4t21315 / home / clinical diagnostics / products / blood virus - us / instrumentation / instrumentation instrumentation bio - rad provides laboratories with the essential tools for microplate processing : readers , washers , incubators , dispensers and fully - automated systems automated western blotting and microplate assay instrumentation for blood virus screening and diagnostics instrumentation bio - rad provides laboratories with the essential tools for microplate processing : readers , washers , incubators , dispensers and fully - automated systems / webroot / web / images / cdg / products / blood _ virus / category _ feature / global / bvd _ instrumentation _ category . jpg / en - us / category / instrumentation ? id = m4t253e8z cdg reagents 2 m4t537czf reagents 1 m4t21315 / home / clinical diagnostics / products / blood virus - us / reagents / reagents reagents to screen blood for viruses and other blood - borne pathogens , bio - rad provides microplate and other immunoassay reagents for retrovirus , hepatitis viruses and other infectious disease testing to screen blood for viruses and other blood - borne pathogens , bio - rad provides microplate and other immunoassay reagents for retrovirus , hepatitis viruses and other infectious disease testing reagents to screen blood for viruses and other blood - borne pathogens , bio - rad provides microplate and other immunoassay reagents for retrovirus , hepatitis viruses and other infectious disease testing / webroot / web / images / cdg / products / blood _ virus / category _ feature / global / bvd _ reagents _ category . jpg / en - us / category / reagents ? id = m4t537czf\n\u201cbio - rad is a great place to work because the company promotes an atmosphere for personal and professional growth . it ' s been a great journey for ten years and counting . as a chemist , the most important part of my job is making products that improve the lives of people with diabetes . based on rapid and low - cost analyses , treatment can get to more patients . i ' ve had many opportunities to grow at bio - rad , including learning and implementing new and better methods for manufacturing the reagents necessary for our products . \u201d\n\u201cbio - rad is a great place to work because the company is renowned worldwide , and i find it truly inspiring to be part of an organization that creates medical products that help people ' s lives . the best part of my job is that i get the opportunity to assist my colleagues with a variety of projects , which makes my position very versatile and fun . i ' ve also had many opportunities at bio - rad , including working with group management , marketing , sales , and the human resource department and learning their different functions . \u201d\ndatabase . the first split for bio took place on march 08 , 2002 . this was a 2 for 1 split , meaning for each share of bio owned pre - split , the shareholder now owned 2 shares . for example , a 1000 share position pre - split , became a 2000 share position following the split . bio ' s second split took place on july 31 , 1985 . bio ' s third split took place on august 01 , 1985 . this was a 3 for 2 split , meaning for each 2 shares of bio owned pre - split , the shareholder now owned 3 shares . for example , a 2000 share position pre - split , became a 3000 share position following the split . bio ' s 4th split took place on june 10 , 1986 . bio ' s 5th split took place on june 11 , 1986 . this was a 3 for 2 split , meaning for each 2 shares of bio owned pre - split , the shareholder now owned 3 shares . for example , a 3000 share position pre - split , became a 4500 share position following the split .\ndetails on the experimental design , data collection , analysis , and validation of multiplex protein assays using the bio - plex \u00ae suspension array system .\n\u201cthrough our close collaboration with illumina we developed a seamless and scalable solution for single - cell analysis , \u201d said annette tumolo , bio - rad executive vice president and general manager , digital biology group . \u201cwe are proud to equip cell biologists and others in the research community with the tools they need to power new discovery . \u201d\nthe acquisition is the second in 14 months for bio - rad , a $ 2 billion - a - year publicly - traded company headquartered in hercules , ca . the company agreed to shell out $ 162 million , plus undisclosed milestone payments , in october 2011 for quantalife , the developer of a digital quantitative pcr system called droplet digital\u2122\nbio - plex pro\u2122 human mmp and timp assays include the only luminex panel on the market enabling users to investigate 9 mmps in one sample at a single dilution .\ndevelops , manufactures , sells , and supports a large portfolio of products for medical screening and diagnostics . bio - rad is a leading specialty diagnostics company and its products are recognized as the gold standard for diabetes monitoring and quality control systems . the group is also well known for its blood virus testing and detection , blood typing , autoimmune and genetic disorders testing , and internet - based software products . bio - rad\u2019s clinical diagnostics products incorporate a broad range of technologies used to detect , identify , and quantify substances in bodily fluids and tissues . the results are used as aids to support medical diagnosis , detection , evaluation , and the monitoring and treatment of diseases and other medical conditions .\nstanding orders are customized to your needs and provide the convenience of having scheduled shipments of a particular product . the creation of a standing order may take additional time , depending on your request . please provide your full name , along with the catalog numbers of the products , the quantities desired , and the shipping schedule for your request . bio - rad will contact you as quickly as possible .\nbio - plex software makes running xmap instruments and analyzing multiplex data simple . get your results fast whether you evaluate individual instrument runs or combine data from multiple runs to understand your biological system .\nwe need talent in an array of areas , from product development to sales and marketing , and r & d to administration and project management . we need scientists , managers , communicators , and manufacturers ; we need ingenuity , vision , dedication , and initiative . to discover where you can contribute your unique perspective to our mission , use our bio - rad career search function to browse our current career opportunities .\nthe deal , disclosed yesterday , is set to close by the first quarter of 2013 . in addition to serotec , bio - rad also agreed to acquire morphosys\u2019 subsidiaries in the u . s . , the u . k . , and germany ; and completed a fully paid - up , nonexclusive license agreement with morphosys to use morphosys ' s hucal\u00ae ( human combinatorial antibody library ) technology for diagnostic and research purposes .\ndownloadable protocols containing standards values for versions 4 . 0 through 5 . 0 of the bio - plex manager software . for version 6 . 0 use the lots link and download a database of released lots .\nlast month , bio - rad said sales of its qx100\u2122 droplet digital\u2122 pcr system were , along with its process chromatography media , examples of product lines whose strong north american sales offset slowing sales in europe and japan to account for a 2 . 2 % increase in its life sciences segment sales of $ 167 million on a currency - neutral basis ; sales dipped 2 . 6 % when year - to - year currency fluctuations were accounted for .\n\u201cby offering cell biologists access to technologies that make single - cell analysis cost effective and easy to adopt , we hope to enable scientists to advance complex disease research using gene expression insights , \u201d said rob brainin , vice president and general manager , applied genomics at illumina . \u201cour collaboration with bio - rad has allowed us to bring this technology to market quickly and empower our customers to unlock the power of the genome to improve human health . \u201d\ndevelops , manufactures , and provides a wide range of laboratory instruments , apparatus , consumables , and reagents used for research in the growing fields of functional genomics , proteomics , drug discovery and manufacture , cell biology , food safety , and science education . the group ranks among the top five life science companies worldwide and is renowned for quality , innovation , and a long - standing focus on the success of its customers . these products are based on technologies used to separate , purify , identify , analyze , and amplify biological materials such as proteins , nucleic acids , cells , and bacteria . technologies and applications include electrophoresis , imaging , multiplex immunoassay , chromatography , microbiology , bioinformatics , protein function analysis , transfection , flow cytometry , amplification , and real - time and digital pcr . bio - rad products support researchers in laboratories throughout the world .\nin this analysis , my focus will be on developing a perspective on bioton sa . \u2019s ( wse : bio ) latest ownership structure , a less discussed , but important factor . when it comes to ownership structureread more . . .\nwe are a global team of innovators , leaders , creators , builders , and problem solvers . we develop state - of - the - art instruments and reagents for life science research laboratories and healthcare facilities all over the world . our main focus is centered firmly on the success of our customers , and we consider their goals our goals . together we are helping people everywhere live longer , healthier lives .\nbio - rad is among the top five life science companies in the world , providing instruments , software , consumables , reagents , and content for the areas of cell biology , gene expression , protein purification , protein quantitation , drug discovery and manufacture , food safety and environmental quality testing , along with science education . our products and solutions are based on technologies to separate , purify , identify , analyze , and amplify biological materials such as antibodies , proteins , nucleic acids , cells , and bacteria .\nat the digital biology center ( a division of bio - rad ) we use microfluidic chips to generated nanoliter - sized droplets as reaction vessels to power a extremely precise digital nucleic acid measurement method ( droplet digital pcr ) . now that we ve solidified our market lead in digital pcr , we re expanding into new applications for our core technology . we believe our partition technology creating hundreds of thousands of droplets will open up new avenues in basic life sciences research and will become a new paradigm in clinical diagnostics .\nthe solution comprises the ddseq\u2122 single - cell isolator and surecell\u2122 wta 3\u2019 library prep kit . bio - rad\u2019s best - in - class droplet partitioning technology , droplet digital\u2122 technology , is used to isolate and barcode single cells for downstream sequencing on many of illumina\u2019s leading ngs instruments . the comprehensive workflow solution includes primary and secondary data analysis conducted via the basespace\u00ae informatics suite , illumina\u2019s cloud - based genomics computing environment , and tertiary data analysis and visualization with seqgeq\u2122 from flowjo , llc , the market leader in flow cytometry analysis .\ncdg remote monitoring - support 2 mzq28f15 remote monitoring & support 1 1215 / home / clinical diagnostics / products / remote monitoring - support / remote - monitoring - support remote monitoring & support remote monitoring & amp ; support / webroot / web / images / cdg / products / remote _ monitoring _ support / product _ landing _ thumb / global / rms _ rms _ tn . jpg with bricare , bio - 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", "topic": 35}], "title": "usell", "paragraphs": ["not only usell is doing this , there are tons of others in this as well . how is usell going to stand out ?\nin order to compare gazelles revenue to usell ' s revenue , we need to estimate usell ' s device revenue , because usell reports commission revenue , ( $ 20 ) , and gazelle reports device revenue ( $ 100 ) .\nchoose usell over ebay and craigslist to sell their next used phone or device .\nthink usell provides a safer , more secure way to sell devices than craigslist .\ndisclosure : i am long usell . for complete disclosure and disclaimer information please click more\nthink usell provides a faster and easier way to sell used phones and devices than ebay .\ndisclosure : i am long usell . for complete disclosure and disclaimer information please click here .\ntry googling\nsell my iphone\nand you will see that usell and gazelle come up on top . since usell generally pays the highest price , the company should ultimately prevail .\nen cualquier momento y desde cualquier lugar , usell crm es una soluci\u00f3n 100 % m\u00f3vil . aunque est\u00e9s en el sitio m\u00e1s remoto , usell ofrece servicio total en online y en offline .\nusell buyer getter my phone hen tried to offer me $ 2 . 60 instead of the originally\nenciclop\u00e8dia catalana y microgesti\u00f3 son dos ejemplos del \u00e9xito en la implantaci\u00f3n de la app usell crm .\ni agree with your analysis that usell would be an ideal acquisition target for ebay . that would of course be the holy grail for usell shareholders . but realistically speaking , has there actually been any chatter about this even being a remote possibility ? though i do think usell is undervalued regardless .\nour management believes gmv is useful in evaluating usell ' s overall volume of transactions and in evaluating the spe ' s performance . since all spe revenue is generated by usell ' s management team and employees , our management believes it demonstrates how effective usell ' s business model is and its potential if it had additional capital . investors should recognize that usell will not receive all of the profits from the spe assuming profitability ; usell receives a minority percentage of any distributions until the investor receives an agreed upon preference at which time the profit sharing shifts to usell receiving a majority of the distributions .\nusell . com\u2019s 100 percent happiness guarantee ensures our customers are deliriously happy or we\u2019ll make it right .\nusell is a recommerce marketplace that helps individuals turn unused items into cash . usell ensures that customers get the highest payouts with the least amount of hassle by facilitating risk - free transactions with professional buyers .\nsince usell will probably always be able to offer the highest price to device sellers , it ' s logical to conclude that usell will ultimately have the larger market share . i know that if gazelle were publicly traded today , i would buy usell , not gazelle ( except for a quick ipo trade ) .\n\u201cusell . com is the leading cash commerce platform that easily and securely turns your electronics into cash . \u201d\nsmartphones , ipods , ipads , textbooks , game consoles , gift cards . usell accepts some broken items .\nusell . com , inc . : usel ) files an 8 - k creation of a direct financial . .\nif usell can continue to improve in these areas , the company ' s inherent value will continue to increase .\nbill try googling\nsell my iphone\nand you will see that usell and gazelle come up on top . there are some other marginal sites , but they are kludgy and do not inspire confidence . since usell generally pays the highest price , usell should ultimately prevail . consumers will figure out fairly quickly were they can get the highest price .\nif you ' re getting ready to sell your old phone to buy an iphonex , check out usell . i shopped around to get the most money for my ancient samsung galaxy s4 and usell not only paid me 4x what the next c\nas mentioned above , the company makes reference to\ngmv ,\na measure of performance not calculated in accordance with gaap . our management believes gmv is useful in evaluating usell ' s overall volume of transactions and in evaluating the spe ' s performance . since all spe revenue is generated by usell ' s management team and employees , our management believes it demonstrates how effective usell ' s business model is and its potential if it had additional capital . investors should recognize that usell will not receive all of the profits from the spe assuming profitability ; usell receives a minority percentage of any distributions until the investor receives an agreed upon preference at which time the profit sharing shifts to usell receiving a majority of the distributions .\nusell acts as an intermediary to connect you with its network of buyers . after you choose the offer you want ( they range in price , but the company recommends one ) , usell sends you a prepaid envelope . you can get paid in cash or via paypal . usell says you ' ll get paid within five days of when the buyer receives the phone .\nif usell continues its current growth rate and is able to establish itself as the primary\nsell it now\nwebsite , the long - term potential is staggering . daniel brauser believes he can build usell into a multibillion dollar company . i agree .\nusell . com , inc . ( usell ) is a technology - based company . the company focuses on extracting the value from used mobile devices . it acquires products from both individual consumers , on its website , usell . com , and from carriers , retailers and manufacturers through its subsidiary , we sell cellular , llc . these devices are then . . . ( more )\nwe started usell with the goal of changing the way consumers dispose of their old technology and giving them cash to do so .\nusell . com , inc . is a technology based company focused on extracting the maximum value from used mobile devices , at large scale . usell acquires products from both individual consumers , on its website , usell . com , and from major carriers , big box retailers , and manufacturers through its subsidiary , we sell cellular . these devices are then distributed globally , leveraging both a traditional sales force and an online marketplace where professional buyers of used smartphones compete to buy inventory in an on - demand fashion . through participation on usell ' s marketplace platforms and through interaction with usell ' s salesforce , buyers can acquire high volumes of inventory in a cost effective manner , while minimizing risk .\nused # usell to get cash for my old iphone 4 with a cracked screen . better than collecting dust in my desk drawer ! -\nusell . com , inc . is a large market maker of used smartphones . usell acquires products from both individual sellers , on its website , usell . com , and from major carriers , big box retailers , and manufacturers through its subsidiary , we sell cellular , llc (\nwe sell cellular\n) . the company maximizes the value of these devices by reclassifying them , adding value to them , and moving them throughout the world to those who want them most . in order to serve its global and highly diverse customer base , usell leverages both a traditional sales force and an online marketplace where professional buyers of used smartphones can buy inventory on - demand . through participation on usell ' s online platform and through interaction with usell ' s salesforce , buyers can acquire high volumes of inventory in a cost effective manner , while minimizing risk .\nusell . com , inc . is a large market maker of used smartphones . usell acquires products from both individual consumers , on its website , usell . com , and from major carriers , big box retailers , and manufacturers through its subsidiary , we sell cellular , llc (\nwe sell cellular\n) . the company maximizes the value of these devices by reclassifying them , adding value to them , and moving them throughout the world to those who want them most . in order to serve its global and highly diverse customer base , usell leverages both a traditional sales force and an online marketplace where professional buyers of used smartphones can buy inventory on - demand . through participation on usell ' s online platform and through interaction with usell ' s salesforce , buyers can acquire high volumes of inventory in a cost effective manner , while minimizing risk .\nmike : i really love the idea behind usell . i mean , i have three or four cell phones laying around myself that i no longer have any use for , and technology is changing faster than i can keep up with it . where did the idea for usell come up ?\nwould love to know where my phone is . usps said it was delivered 5 days ago and the usell system says its still being delivered .\nelimina tareas administrativas , ahorra procesos y reduce costes . usell crm es muy r\u00e1pido y te ayudar\u00e1 a agilizar la gesti\u00f3n comercial de tu empresa .\nhowever , if gazelle is able to run a successful ipo , that will only help usell , by bringing increased awareness to this sector , and potentially bringing high valuations to all involved . and it won ' t take wall street long to figure out that usell provides the more profitable business model .\nalthough the process of selling on sites like usell might be easier and less hassle , you get far more by selling your phone on ebay . i just did a price comparison of the iphone 5s 16gb , and usell offers a price of $ 260 , while they sell on ebay all day long for over $ 100 more at $ 360 . i am in the uk and this space is already very crowded , exactly the same concept as usell .\n\u00a1cuando decimos que es f\u00e1cil y sencillo de utilizar , lo decimos de verdad ! tengan el conocimiento tecnol\u00f3gico que tengan , tus comerciales utilizar\u00e1n usell crm f\u00e1cilmente .\nselect what you ' re trading in , answer a few questions about its condition , then usell will show you the best offers on its network of professional buyers . once you accept an offer , usell will send you a prepaid shipping kit or let you print a prepaid shipping label to send your item in .\nyou will notice that michael brauser is well - versed in developing and selling internet companies . he would not be investing his time with usell unless he was confident of the company ' s success . in my opinion , his experience , track record , and guidance will be instrumental in developing usell into a thriving corporation .\nin introducing new product categories , usell initially calculated that it could handle a decrease of up to 5 % of its conversion rate on electronics , which it measures as a usell customer placing an order to sell to a merchant , he says . through optimizely\u2019s web - based portal , his team set up an a / b test to compare usell\u2019s previous home page with one featuring five new categories\u2014kids\u2019 clothing , women\u2019s clothing , textbooks , video games and gift cards\u2014along with electronics , he says .\nusell crm est\u00e1 dise\u00f1ado por y para comerciales , buscando cubrir las necesidades y requerimientos . \u00a1mejora y agiliza el proceso comercial con el crm m\u00f3vil dise\u00f1ado especialmente para ti !\nunlike other services , there are no selling fees , shipping costs or haggling at usell . as long as you send in the correct device in the condition that you quoted , the price you see on usell is what you ' ll get paid . we require our buyers to initiate payment within 5 business days of receiving your device .\nsites like usell . com , which offers sellers a list of user - ranked bids for their used hardware , saw huge increases in activity following the iphone 5 announcement .\nnumber 4 : usell has decreased working capital deficit from $ 1 , 269 , 000 on december 31 , 2013 to $ 256 , 000 on june 30 , 2014 .\nchief product officer and co - founder of usell . com . industry stints include social games ( area / code ) , creative agency ( pentagram , etc ) , and ecommerce\nwith usell ' s $ 23 . 1 million in 2013 device revenue , and using the same 3x multiple , that would give usell a valuation of $ 69 . 3 million , today . some would consider that a very conservative valuation , because a 3x multiple is low for a company with such a high rate of growth in a rapidly expanding segment . many would argue that a 5x or 10x multiple would be more appropriate . but even with a conservative 3x multiple , usell is still worth more than 3 times today\u2019s valuation .\nusell . com , inc . ( usell ) , incorporated on november 18 , 2003 , is a technology - based company . the company focuses on extracting the value from used mobile devices . it acquires products from both individual consumers , on its website , usell . com , and from carriers , retailers and manufacturers through its subsidiary , we sell cellular , llc . these devices are then distributed across the world , which leverages an online marketplace where professional buyers of used smartphones compete to buy inventory in an on - demand fashion .\ncensus records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your usell ancestors , such as occupation . occupation can tell you about your ancestor ' s social and economic status .\nmichael brauser ' s presence at usell is extremely important . he is a large shareholder with over a 9 % position . here is a short list of some of his accomplishments :\nhad a great experience selling my samsung galaxy s4 to @ usell . they were quick & easy to use . no fuss , no muss ! i ' d recommend to anyone . -\ncensus records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your r usell ancestors , such as occupation . occupation can tell you about your ancestor ' s social and economic status .\nif we look at usell ' s reported revenue for 2012 and 2013 , we see that approximately 66 % of the total revenue for those 2 years was reported in 2013 . this can be confirmed by looking at the relationship between usell ' s reported revenue , ( commission revenue ) for 2012 and 2013 . if 66 % of usell ' s device revenue was generated in 2013 , that would equate to over $ 23 . 1 million in device revenue for 2013 . in other words , 66 % of $ 35 million is $ 23 . 1 million .\nompetitor offered but also made the process painless . payment came via paypal . i didn ' t even have to box up the phone because usell sent me a pre - paid padded mailer .\nwow ! say goodbye to carrier subsidies and hello to financing . when it ' s time to upgrade , sell your old phone through usell to offset the cost of that shiny new device . urltoken\nusell es el crm m\u00f3vil que te permitir\u00e1 mejorar la gesti\u00f3n de tu equipo comercial y el seguimiento de tus clientes . incrementa tus ventas y ahorra en tareas administrativas con la mejor soluci\u00f3n tecnol\u00f3gica para comerciales .\nrobert averick and the fund he manages own more than 10 % of usell and this additional buying is a positive indicator . from what i understand his due diligence has been thorough and all - inclusive .\ncensus records can give you a fascinating window into the day - to - day lives of your usell ancestors - like hours worked per week , level of education , veteran status , employers , and more .\nconsulta el estado del cliente , tu calendario , los eventos , las tareas que tienes que llevar a cabo y realiza informes de evaluaci\u00f3n de las visitas comerciales . consigue un seguimiento mucho m\u00e1s exhaustivo con usell crm .\ncon usell crm podr\u00e1s gestionar leads y oportunidades de ventas , y hacer informes / reports de las visitas comerciales . con este crm m\u00f3vil minimizar\u00e1s procesos , administrar\u00e1s mejor las tareas y centrar\u00e1s los comerciales en vender m\u00e1s .\ncensus records can give you a fascinating window into the day - to - day lives of your r usell ancestors - like hours worked per week , level of education , veteran status , employers , and more .\nthis $ 100 figure is comparable to what gazelle gets when it sells a device and books revenue , in other words device revenue . our goal is to compare device revenue from usell to device revenue from gazelle .\nuse census records and voter lists to see where families with the r usell surname lived . within census records , you can often find information like name of household members , ages , birthplaces , residences , and occupations .\nfrom what i can determine , most investors have a cost basis higher than where usell is currently trading so i don\u2019t see much selling pressure at this low level . this should provide a reasonable level of downside protection .\non usell , a 32gb iphone 4 in good condition can fetch $ 130 , and a 32gb 4s can draw in $ 210 . competitor urltoken shows similar price quotes of $ 149 and $ 205 for the two models .\nusell crm es totalmente m\u00f3vil , con\u00e9ctate desde cualquier plataforma d\u00f3nde y cuando quieras . incluso si te encuentras sin conexi\u00f3n podr\u00e1s trabajar , porque en cualquier momento y en cualquier lugar puede presentarse una oportunidad de venta . \u00a1estate siempre preparado !\ni don ' t see any risk of a near - term financing , the company doesn ' t need cash . since i can ' t predict when usell will be profitable , there could be financing risk down the road .\nthe primary reason usell is undervalued , is that wall street is completely unaware of this company , or the new market usell is serving . investors also know nothing about the staples or tracfone partnerships , because no announcements have been made , probably at the request of the larger companies . most investors are also unaware of dr . frost ' s or michael brauser ' s large positions or the fact that the company has overtaken gazelle in terms of unique visitors to the website .\nto complete a sale , sellers on usell mail their electronics via prepaid envelopes to buyers \u2014 typically companies that sell through wholesale channels and to overseas markets . once the device has been inspected , the buyer then pays by paypal or check .\nthe technology\u2019s biggest advantage is its simple toolset and the time it saves usell on engineering and development , croft says . he can set up an experiment in a few hours on optimizely\u2019s web site , then start running it as soon as he adds a snippet of code to the usell web site . previously , usell ran a / b tests with the now - defunct google website optimizer , he says . that tool required at least two weeks of advance planning so developers could set up an experiment , two weeks building it and two more weeks to run a test . because of those limitations , usell conducted far fewer tests each month with the google tool , he says . optimizely also simplifies sharing results , he says , because it provides a shortlink , or a truncated version of what would otherwise be a long , unwieldy url address , that an experimenter can give to anyone on his team to allow them to watch the results as they come in .\nyou ' re moments away from finding the best prices for your used textbooks . let urltoken help you sell your textbook . usell gives you an instant quote for your book and free shipping , so it ' s the best place to sell textbooks online .\nthe following table presents an additional operating metric , gross merchandise volume (\ngmv\n) , which management believes is useful in evaluating usell ' s overall volume of transactions . we define gmv as the total of usell revenue plus revenue generated by the special purpose entity (\nspe\n) . gmv is a non - gaap financial measure because it includes spe revenue which is not reportable in our financial statements nor is it in accordance with gaap . for information on non - gaap financial measures , see pages 20 of this report :\nseeking more information , usell repeated the experiment for another two weeks . this time , optimizely showed no significant change in electronics conversions with the new categories present on the site , croft says . because the test was exactly the same as the last one , his team was reassured that the site changes would , at worst , not be significantly detrimental . on june 15 usell switched over to the new home page for good . two weeks later , it now processes 20 % more orders in total on the site than before , he says .\nthis press release refers to gmv . the company defines gmv as the total of usell revenue plus revenue from the special purpose entity (\nspe\n) . gmv is a non - gaap financial measure because it includes spe revenue which is not reportable in usell ' s financial statements nor is it in accordance with gaap . see immediately below for a reconciliation between our revenue under gaap and gmv , which is non - gaap , as well as later in this press release for further discussion of gmv under\nnon - gaap financial measure - gmv .\nusell ' s second method of sourcing devices is through its website , usell . com , where individual sellers can find cash offers for their items based on the make , model , and condition of each item . upon accepting an offer , sellers can ship their devices for free using either a prepaid shipping kit or shipping label , and then track the progress of their orders online from initiation to final payment of their devices . since the acquisition of we sell cellular , only a small percentage of our devices have been sourced in this manner versus through wholesale channels .\ngazelle ' s success in the marketplace presents competitive risk , but as daniel brauser stated , at this early stage of the cycle , gazelle ' s success could actually help usell . competitive risk will become more of a factor as this segment of the internet industry becomes more developed .\nmike . i have not heard any rumors of a buyout , this is pure speculation on my part . my investment in usell is not based on whether or not a buyout happens , it ' s based entirely on a great business model , extreme undervaluation , and strong fundamentals .\nmike . you ' re absolutely right , you can get more on ebay , but when you subtract ebay ' s and paypal ' s commissions , postage and packaging , the profit factor diminishes . when you look at usells 40 % year - over - year growth , and the 70 % month over month increase in orders placed , you can see that a lot of consumers are choosing the easier approach with usell , rather than going through the hassle of dealing with ebay . i ' ve done it both ways , and i will continue to sell items on usell .\nsell your mobile phone for cash at usell . com . with our mobile phone trade - in program , you can compare cash offers from hundreds of professional buyers in seconds . we make it easy for you to turn your old and unwanted cell phones into cash , quickly and hassle - free .\nan unusually short lifespan might indicate that your usell ancestors lived in harsh conditions . a short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family . the ssdi is a searchable database of more than 70 million names . you can find birthdates , death dates , addresses and more .\non usell . com , we guarantee cash payment within five business days and there is no commission or shipping charge . we send out a pre - addressed , pre - paid and pre - padded container into which you simply insert in your phone , seal it up and drop into the nearest mailbox .\nnextworth has tried to enhance its legitimacy by partnering with target , the national retailer ; ipad owners can walk into target stores to sell their tablet to nextworth and get paid on the spot . usell addresses the problem by showing users offers from several resellers , and showing customer - satisfaction ratings for each .\nanother big problem : if it doesn\u2019t carry an apple or a samsung logo on it , you won\u2019t get much , if you can sell it at all . my old htc radar phone would snag a paltry $ 15 at usell and $ 20 at buymytronics ; gazelle and nextworth wouldn\u2019t even touch it .\nan unusually short lifespan might indicate that your r usell ancestors lived in harsh conditions . a short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family . the ssdi is a searchable database of more than 70 million names . you can find birthdates , death dates , addresses and more .\nsee pages 17 for a discussion of another non - gaap financial measure which is gmv . this financial measure is non - gaap because it combines our actual gaap revenue with the off balance sheet revenue of the spe . we define gmv as the total of usell revenue plus revenue generated by the spe .\nin order to calculate usell\u2019s device revenue , we take the 350 , 000 devices sold since 2012 , and multiply it by $ 100 per device , and that gives us a total device revenue of $ 35 million . this $ 100 per device is the device revenue that the end - user ends up paying .\nmike : hey , everyone . i\u2019m mike sullivan and thanks for joining us today on mo . com , where we feature small business owners and entrepreneurs and then bring you hints , tips , insights , and perspectives on what it takes to be successful . joining us today is doug feirstein of usell . usell is the leading cash commerce platform that allows consumers to trade in their used or unwanted cell phones for cash . doug , thanks for joining us and as i usually like to kick things off with , can you tell us a little bit about your background and what kind of led you up to where you are today ?\nusell has managed the sales of about 350 , 000 devices since the beginning of 2012 at an average price of at least $ 65 per device for a total of nearly $ 23 million paid to sellers . this can be confirmed by going to the bottom of usell ' s homepage , and looking at the ticker count which displays the total number of devices sold and dollar amount paid to sellers . it is important to note this is the price paid to the sellers from the buyers . this is not device revenue . the buyers would then go on to resell this device to an end - user for approximately $ 100 , which would equate to device revenue .\nthe experience was as desired and expected . i received a fair offer and everything went as promised . no tricky business once my phone was sent in . i received what was offered and i didn ' t have to pay any additional costs . i looked at other services but they didn ' t deliver as promised ; usell did !\ntechnology and operational processes continue to play a key role in limiting the growth of usell ' s fixed costs while increasing capacity , sales velocity , and average selling prices . the company continues to invest in its online platform and has steadily transitioned more of its customer interactions online . usell has also invested resources in optimizing the processes and technology needed to test and grade devices in its warehouse , with the aim of increasing capacity and decreasing processing lead - time . management believes that these investments are important to make now for two reasons : 1 ) they differentiate the company from competitors of similar scale that are looking to purchase from its suppliers , and 2 ) management expects that the new iphone launch late this year will drive substantial trade in volume over the subsequent six months . by adding more value than its competitors and becoming the partner of choice to our suppliers , usell ' s management believes that it will greatly benefit from industry trends as trade - in continues to increase in importance throughout the mobile ecosystem .\nurltoken operates by purchasing unwanted , high - value items directly from consumers , providing them fast payment , erasing all personal data , and then either refurbishing or recycling the phone , depending on its condition . convenient and secure , usell helps consumers avoid the hassle and risk of peer - to - peer sales channels such as ebay and craigslist .\naccording to the last 10 - q , usell had over $ 1 , 000 , 000 in cash , and no significant debt . the company has since raised $ 4 . 65 million in a registered direct offering . but what ' s most important is that in the past 12 months , the company has made progress in the following areas :\nbut , as usell\u2019s brauser and nextworth\u2019s trachsel both warned , finding a reputable reseller online isn\u2019t always the easiest task . some companies , they say , will offer you a good price for your tablet online , but then claim it\u2019s in worse condition than expected when they receive it , sending you a smaller - than - promised check as a result .\nbusiness derived from our urltoken website utilizes an agent commission revenue model , whereby we do not take possession of the devices that are sold to us by sellers , but rather facilitate transactions between these consumers and our network of professional buyers . historically , some of the devices we acquired through our urltoken website utilized our managed by usell service , whereby we partnered with a third party logistics company to inspect and process devices before passing them along to buyers offering the highest prices for each device . through this approach , we took possession of devices for a brief period of time before they were passed on to the ultimate buyer . however , by the end of 2016 , we shut down our managed by usell service and shifted all of our business from urltoken to the agent commission revenue model .\nusell pays optimizely roughly $ 359 per month to run tests for up to 200 , 000 site visits , plus $ 5 per each additional 1 , 000 visits , croft says . that\u2019s the third , or gold , tier of the vendor\u2019s pricing model , which starts at $ 17 per month to test up to 2 , 000 site visits , plus $ 9 per each additional 1 , 000 visits .\nfeirstein , best known for founding usell . com , a technology - resale site , and liveops . com , a crowdsourced call - center company , had built a community of 20 , 000 independent agents into a massive\nat home\ncall - center . he certainly knew something about communications and large - scale human resources . mickiewicz had mastered online auctions . grant knew how to appeal to developers .\nas with all early - stage companies , there is risk . even though the future looks bright for usell , there is no guarantee that management will continue to execute . we have all invested in companies that showed tremendous promise but failed because of management ' s inability to deliver . michael brauser ' s involvement as chairman of the board de - risks the situation some , but as with all early - stage micro caps , diligent monitoring is required .\nonline marketplace usell . com , which allows merchants to bid for consumers\u2019 used smartphones and electronics , wanted to add trade - ins for other types of used products but worried that doing so would hurt conversions in its core category , says chief product officer and co - founder christian croft . after running two experiments with a / b testing vendor optimizely , however , the e - marketplace learned that expanding its offerings would only add incremental revenue , he says .\nusell presents a particularly attractive business model , based on scalable software , no inventory expenses , and minimal infrastructure . i expect the company ' s 40 % year - over - year revenue growth to continue and possibly accelerate . with a market cap of just $ 20 million , the company is deeply undervalued considering the multibillion - dollar total addressable market , and the company ' s ability to seamlessly expand into multiple markets . the extreme level of undervaluation and ability to turn profitable at any time , provides significant downside protection\ncategories : yahoo financeget free summary analysis usell . com , inc . reports financial results for the quarter ended june 30 , 2017 . highlights summary numbers : revenues of usd 24 . 64 million , net earnings of usd - 1 . 15 million . gross margins narrowed from 5 . 58 % to 3 . 18 % compared to the same period last year , operating ( ebitda ) margins now - 1 . 76 % from 1 . 66 % . change in operating cash . . . read more ( read more . . . )\nwhile you probably don\u2019t have quite this much techno - crap in your house , i\u2019ll bet you have some . according to the npd group , the average u . s . household owns nearly six internet - connected devices . a recent survey by used gadget marketplace usell reports that seven out of 10 americans own gizmos they haven\u2019t touched for at least two years . as a species , we generate 20 million to 50 million metric tons of e - waste each year , most of it toxic , the vast majority of which still goes into landfills .\nbut when a company is addressing multibillion - dollar markets , and growing revenue at 40 % annually , at some point , investors take notice . this is only the 2 nd seeking alpha article on usell , and i would expect more analyst coverage in the near future . as wall street realizes the value of this company , and just how much interest there is in this sector right now , the share price will rise to a more appropriate level . this is the type of opportunity that could develop from undervaluation to overvaluation within a very short time frame .\nthe downside ? prices vary wildly , and you probably won\u2019t get as much as you want for it . for example , my black , wifi - only , 16 gb ipad 2 , which cost me $ 500 new two years ago , will fetch $ 106 at nextworth . gazelle offered me $ 120 for one in flawless condition . buymytronics offered $ 125 , which was also the top of the price range for ecoatm . usell , which provides a marketplace of buyers rated and ranked by its customers , showed me offers ranging from $ 80 to $ 145 .\ncaution : you will get ripped of by usell - they will send you a curious looking check - that will bounce . your back will charge you a fee for that little gift . then you will have to wait for another one that when you take it to the issuing bank - they will not honor it . ( my bank eventually got it cashed , but not for almost a month ) . they will also tell you they will repay the bank fee - they will not . i have filed a complaint wilts postal inspectors , because they do this as a business practice .\ncroft says it\u2019s important to validate the effect of any changes usell considers making to its web site before finalizing them . to that end , it conducts four to six a / b tests each month , he says . though they\u2019re usually for more minor changes than updating the whole home page\u2014for instance changing the text in just one spot\u2014they still ensure that the business is always moving forward , he says . \u201cyou could fall into the trap of making changes based on your gut instinct all the time , but you\u2019d never be able to look back and prove that you made progress at each step . \u201d\nthe company , through usell . com , allows individual consumers to find cash offers for their items based on the make , model and condition of each item . upon accepting an offer , consumers can ship their devices for free using either a prepaid shipping kit or shipping label , and then track the progress of their orders online from initiation to final payment of their devices . the company sells its devices through utilizing its marketplace bidding platforms where buyers can source devices on demand ; employing its sales force to sell devices to its client base across the world , and leveraging third party e - commerce platforms .\nfor two weeks in late may , the e - marketplace sent half its desktop traffic to the first version of the home page and the other half to the second , comprising about 140 , 000 site visits altogether . in that test , electronics conversions took a hit , dropping by 3 . 6 % , croft says . although that was in usell\u2019s acceptable range , it still made his team slightly nervous because it was closer to the 5 % drop threshold than to breaking even with the conversion rate , he says . any more of a decrease on electronics sales , and adding the new product categories would not increase net revenue , he says .\ndoug : so the idea for usell really has been an iterative process , but it started with this initial vision back in 2006 , when i tried to sell some stuff on ebay , but really trying to sell your own stuff is hard . initially , the vision was to make it easier for the general consumer to be able to sell their stuff and get cash for that , without having to deal with all the hassles of sort of the traditional , or at least the ways that existed back then in the peer - to - peer selling , like ebay . at first , we started it was every product , and like with any business , as we sort of hit different challenges head on , we realized that we kind of had to narrow our focus into products and services that we had a clear secondary market and there was high demand . that is sort of how we ended up focused in the consumer electronics vertical , because everybody has phones , like you said , you have three or four phones . virtually everyone i talk to says the same thing , and it was a great way for us to really leverage mass marketing through direct response to drive demand for the service , but there is also a clear secondary market for it . that is really where the idea for usell came from .\nusell has two primary means of sourcing devices to satisfy demand from its global base of customers . the first source is through its wholly - owned subsidiary , we sell cellular , which was acquired in the fourth quarter of 2015 . we sell cellular is among a handful of top tier wholesalers whose primary business is to buy used smartphones that have been traded in with the major carriers and the big box retailers , fully inspect and grade these devices , and then sell these devices wholesale and retail through its highly experienced sales force . we sell cellular is one of a select group of wholesalers that has qualified for r2 certification , the industry standard for both data destruction and environmental protection .\nagent commission revenue increased by $ 139 , 000 , or 993 % , from $ 14 , 000 for the three months ended june 30 , 2016 to $ 153 , 000 for the three months ended june 30 , 2017 . agent commission revenue increased by $ 300 , 000 , or 968 % , from $ 31 , 000 for the six months ended june 30 , 2016 to $ 331 , 000 for the six months ended june 30 , 2017 . the increase in agent commission revenue was due to our decision to shut down our managed by usell service at the end of 2016 and no longer take possession of devices sent in through our urltoken website . payments for devices sent in through urltoken are now made directly from buyers to sellers , and we only recognize a commission on these transactions .\nwhile a minority of our product is sold directly to consumers via third party ecommerce platforms , the majority of our sales are to professional buyers . these buyers include brick and mortar retailers , online retailers , large and small wholesalers , small repair shops , large refurbishing providers , and insurance companies . approximately two - thirds of our customer base is in the united states , with the balance abroad . we are able to provide all of our buyers with a low risk , cost - efficient way to acquire inventory . through participation on usell ' s online marketplace or through interaction with our salesforce , our buyers gain access to the high volume of devices that we acquire through both wholesale and retail means , without taking on the risk and investment involved in marketing directly to consumers or purchasing directly from carriers , big box retailers , and manufacturers .\nthis was a horrific experience , i was given a quote of about 100 $ for my iphone i thought why not and decided to ship it to them , after almost 2 weeks i got the mailing packet finally and shipped it to them , no email no calls nothing for 2 weeks again , when i contact them myself they told me we sent u a check for 9 $ , i said what is 9 $ i was quoted 100 and got the most vague excuse about the market going up and down and my phone has a scratch here or there basically saying total bs , i demanded my phone back and they said no read the terms and conditions which is longer then the declaration of independence right . . . . people need to be aware of this scam and avoid usell unless you want to send them your valuable phone for free .\nsales and marketing expense increased $ 72 , 000 , or 17 % , from $ 414 , 000 during the three months ended june 30 , 2016 to $ 486 , 000 during the three months ended june 30 , 2017 . the increase is primarily attributable to the higher fees paid as a result of the increased ebay sales during the three months ended june 30 , 2017 , compared to the three months ended june 30 , 2016 . with the we sell cellular acquisition and the company ' s newfound ability to source devices directly from the carriers , retailers , and manufacturers , its primary sales and marketing expenses have shifted from consumer marketing to paying out sales commissions and selling fees . because the vast majority of usell ' s sales and marketing expenses are now paid to third party selling platforms , such as ebay and amazon , any increases or decreases in these expenses are directly tied to sales for the period .\nsales and marketing expense increased $ 294 , 000 , or 37 % , from $ 791 , 000 during the six months ended june 30 , 2016 to $ 1 , 085 , 000 during the six months ended june 30 , 2017 . the increase is primarily attributable to the higher fees paid as a result of the increased ebay sales during the six months ended june 30 , 2017 , compared to the six months ended june 30 , 2016 . with the we sell cellular acquisition and the company ' s newfound ability to source devices directly from the carriers , retailers , and manufacturers , its primary sales and marketing expenses have shifted from consumer marketing to paying out sales commissions and selling fees . because the vast majority of usell ' s sales and marketing expenses are now paid to third party selling platforms , such as ebay and amazon , any increases or decreases in these expenses are directly tied to sales for the period .\nwhile quarterly revenues dropped slightly from the prior year , the company saw a 15 % increase in gmv for the quarter ended june 30 , 2017 and a 26 % increase in gmv for the six months ended june 30 , 2017 . despite this increase in gmv , industry conditions resulted in suppressed margins for the quarter . margins are driven primarily by supply and demand , but can also be impacted by the company ' s ability to make opportunistic purchases . due to these factors , management cannot predict margins from quarter to quarter . however , management believes that , due to the company ' s scale and supplier relationships , it is able to purchase at prices lower than its customers , which results in low risk of loss on its inventory . usell ' s management therefore believes that increasing gmv is of primary importance , as this should result in increased gross margin dollars in future quarters . management further believes that increasing gmv , coupled with limiting growth in fixed costs , should lead to a positive impact to profitability over the long term .\nwhile there appears to be no moore ' s law equivalent for smartphones , gestation periods continue to hasten with each subsequent generation . while i remain content with my nearly four year old windows phone , my wife and kids all boast near state - of - the - art iphones . . . i dwell in a home where it is almost a moral imperative to never fall behind the latest technological innovation . these recurring upgrade cycles have resulted in quite an inventory buildup of vintage iphones . i located over a half dozen of them , including two iphone 4 models and two iphone 4s models . i am not alone with my collection . there are perhaps hundreds of millions of\nend of first life\nsmartphones sitting in drawers across america that could still live a second life somewhere else .\nebay ( ebay ) , amazon ( amzn ) , and craig ' s list are some of the readily available marketplaces to sell used cell phones , and they currently dominate the resale or\nre - commerce\nsector for electronics , but i found a very good alternative that i wanted to share . visit the website urltoken , and in three easy steps you can receive multiple , instantaneous bids to sell your smartphone and get cash guaranteed to arrive in a maximum of five business days . i was intrigued enough that i was able to secure an interview with harvard mba and ingenious twenty - something innovator , mr . nik raman , co - founder and chief operating officer of urltoken ( usel ) .\nmr . raman : with the speed of improvements in personal technology , from smartphones to personal computers and even televisions , america is already facing a huge problem of electronic waste . millions upon millions of devices lie dormant . many have a useful\nnext life ,\nand this equipment can and should be monetized .\nrichard : explain why i shouldn ' t just sell my smartphone or ipod on ebay or amazon versus urltoken i did some homework and discovered that i would probably get a little more money selling on ebay and amazon .\nrichard : ok , so you can work for a slightly higher price if you are willing to jump through a lot of hoops , endure uncertainty , and wait a long time . now how do you compare with the carrier ' s buyback programs , like at & t or verizon ?\nmr . raman : they are constantly changing their offers , so an apples to apples comparison is difficult . and keep in mind they don ' t pay cash , they also just give credit for an in - store phone upgrade . they have a lot of room to manipulate numbers based on how long they can lock in a customer on a contract . in general , urltoken is usually a little bit better than the major cellular carriers .\nmr . raman : looking on our website urltoken it is easy to see that we have , in limited areas , begun our process of vertically expanding our offerings . we are already aggregating bids for ipad , ipods , game consoles , video games , gift cards and certain women ' s clothing items . the expansion proposition in our business is to find and facilitate re - commerce transactions where the value - to - weight ratio is advantageous , minimizing the effects of bearing round - trip shipping expenses . watches and jewelry are high value and low weight merchandise that will fit our model nicely .\nrichard : consumers are idly hoarding hundreds of millions of electronic devices . what advice can you give them ?\nmr . raman : while they are being left in the closet , money is being lost . a rough rule of thumb is that iphones depreciate 5 % per month while android devices lose value at about twice that rate . another thing to consider is that a damaged iphone 4s may be worth up to $ 100 . damaged often does not translate into worthless ."]}
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[ courtesy of ralph appelbaum associates ]\nralph appelbaum associates , inc . - overview ( free company information from companies house )\nglassdoor gives you an inside look at what it ' s like to work at ralph appelbaum associates , including salaries , reviews , office photos , and more . this is the ralph appelbaum associates company profile . all content is posted anonymously by employees working at ralph appelbaum associates .\nfifa world football museum , brazil 2014 revisited temporary exhibit planning and design by ralph appelbaum associates , inc .\nsite and artifact photography by dmitriy kurenev and mikhail kamensky / ( c ) ralph appelbaum associates , alexander chaplinsky , and askar kabzhan .\ndesigned by ralph appelbaum associates / media development by potion design studio / fabricated by three dimensional services , inc . / brain sculpture by felice grodin\ni applied in - person . the process took 2 weeks . i interviewed at ralph appelbaum associates ( new york , ny ) in may 2015 .\nralph appelbaum associates , the exhibition designer of the national museum of african american history and culture , will design the exhibits at the obama presidential library .\nnew york - based ralph appelbaum associates will head a team of several firms and individuals with expertise in media , lighting and acoustics in designing exhibits .\n\u201cyou can really see this natural evolution of museums being essentially big boxes filled with educational stuff and collections to now\u2013museums that are seamless with storytelling and seamless with the narrative that they offer , \u201d said ralph appelbaum , founder of ralph appelbaum associates .\ni applied in - person . the process took 2 weeks . i interviewed at ralph appelbaum associates ( new york , ny ( us ) ) in may 2015 .\nralph appelbaum associates will lead the exhibition design team for the opc , in partnership with civic projects and normal , and artists and educators amanda williams , andres hernandez , and norman teague .\nralph appelbaum associates new york focuses on museum exhibitions and you do not get much exposure to a variety of tasks , such like choosing materials and finishes , as you would get in hospitality - oriented firms .\nfounded in 1978 by ralph appelbaum , the firm has created over \u0003500 projects that are visited by over 50 million people each year .\nfounded in 1978 by ralph appelbaum , the firm has created over 500 projects that are visited by over 50 million people each year .\nralph appelbaum associates will be in charge of a team that includes several chicago firms that will design how the exhibition spaces in obama\u2019s library and museum will function and be laid out when it\u2019s built in jackson park .\nralph appelbaum associates creates award - winning museum exhibitions , visitor centers , and educational environments that explore natural history , physical sciences , cultural , social , and corporate history , sports , brand heritage , and the fine arts .\nphilip hughes , creative director for the ikea museum project at ralph appelbaum associates , says that the designers worked with the architects to \u201cinsert a story into the building so that it was told in a logical and interesting way\u201d .\nralph appelbaum associates inc . ralph appelbaum ( principal in charge ) ; james carthcart ( project director ) ; alex vlack ( executive producer ) ; lilly preston ( senior producer ) ; caitlin mennen - bobula ( project manager ) ; carlos rodriguez , andri klausen ( 3d designers ) ; josh hartley , rosanna vitiello ( graphic designers ) , ilona parkansky ( content developer )\nappelbaum associates are also planning a newseum exhibit that will allow visitors to use news wire reports from all 50 states to produce a newspaper front page .\nralph appelbaum associates will head a team of several firms and individuals with expertise in media , lighting and acoustics , including several chicago - based collaborators , according to the nonprofit that is developing the library and museum in historic jackson park .\n, an exhibition about the complex relationships between technology and democracy . it marks the 100th anniversary of the norwegian museum of science and technology and was designed and produced by ralph appelbaum associates and tamschick media + space in cooperation with the museum .\nthe design team for the smithsonian\u2019s national museum of african american history and culture is a collaboration of four architecture firms forming a single cohesive team\u2014freelon adjaye bond / smithgroupjjr . gustafson guthrie nichol is the landscape architecture firm , and ralph appelbaum associates is the exhibit designer .\nthe first of this series of temporary exhibitions launched in september 2016 with the theme ' brazil 2014 revisited\u2019 . hypsos executed this temporary exhibition , under the authority and to the design of ralph appelbaum associates , including steelworks , graphics , showcases and av - hardware .\nnational museums of scotland has confirmed the appointment of ralph appelbaum associates to design 16 new galleries at edinburgh\u2019s royal museum , as revealed by dw ( dw 1 december ) . the \u00a37m project forms part of the \u00a344 . 5m royal museum masterplan , due for completion in 2011 .\nralph appelbaum associates is known for its work at the william j . clinton presidential library ( 2004 ) , the museum of the portuguese language ( 2006 ) , the national world war i museum ( 2006 ) , the london transport museum ( 2007 ) , and the newseum ( 2008 ) .\nbradford a . mckee , ' what ' s a museum : what he says it is . how ralph appelbaum built a monopoly in the field of exhibition design . architecture magazine , 2002\nralph appelbaum associates ( raa ) , an international planning and design firm with offices in lower manhattan , is currently undertaking a significant new history and cultural museum project and we are seeking candidates with degrees and / or professional experience in african american studies , history and / or culture for a position as content coordinator for the project .\ndesigning exhibits for a museum whose purpose is to celebrate a language is a bit different from creating a shrine for artifacts . at the museum of the portuguese language , the world ' s first museum of its kind , ralph appelbaum associates presents the language as a dynamic cultural heritage and uses technology to emphasize its permanent state of transformation .\nat the same time , appelbaum associates tends to provide the equivalent of educational tracking for visitors , with such items as pictograms for children and those who don ' t speak english , and complex scripts for the college - educated .\na roster of design teams has worked on the project . ralph appelbaum associates worked with ikea\u2019s in - house creative team to create the narrative and interior design of the permanent exhibition spaces , and swedish consultancy from us with love , created the interior design for the temporary exhibition space . the museum also includes a restaurant and shop , designed by ikea\u2019s in - house team .\nappelbaum also helped to design the exhibition spaces in former president bill clinton\u2019s library in little rock , ak .\n\u201cwe are honored to lead this incredible exhibition design team and to collaborate with the obama foundation to help develop a presidential center that reflects the dynamism and openness of the obama presidency and encourages and supports civic engagement , \u201d founder ralph appelbaum said .\n. after the interns toured our offices , ralph appelbaum spoke to the group about the evolution of museums and raa ' s role in that development . having designed the clinton presidential center and library , we have a strong connection to the foundation .\non april 29 , the united states holocaust memorial museum , in washington , d . c . , commemorated its twentieth anniversary . ralph appelbaum associates designed the museum\u2019s permanent exhibition , a controlled emotional encounter in three acts . the exhibition , which includes architectural elements brought over from poland and germany , vividly conveys the magnitude of the holocaust . ushmm has attracted nearly 35 million visitors since its opening .\nin 2002 , the liberty memorial associated charged ralph appelbaum associates with creating a museum that , like the memorial itself , would honor those who served in world war i in defense of liberty and country . the new national world war i museum at liberty memorial in kansas city , mo , chronicles one of the nation ' s central epics , one that brought the united states onto the world stage .\non 9 february 2016 at the polish ministry of culture and national heritage it was announced that the consortium of three companies : ralph appelbaum associates ( raa ) , wxca sp . z o . o . , and platige image sa \u2013 who had won the design competition for the development of a visual - spatial concept for a permanent exhibition at the j\u00f3zef pi\u0142sudski museum in sulej\u00f3wek \u2013 officially signed the agreement .\nappelbaum ' s firm , incorporated in 1978 and now with about 140 employees , rose to prominence after he designed the displays for the u . s . holocaust memorial museum in the early 1990s . last april , the newseum opened 70 , 000 square feet of exhibition space designed by appelbaum and associates , and in december , another 16 , 500 square feet of appelbaum - designed exhibition space opened at the u . s . capitol visitor center . if plans go forward for a vietnam veterans memorial visitors center - - an underground facility planned near the wall - - appelbaum is slated to design that as well .\njust in time for the queen\u2019s diamond jubilee and the olympic games , the redesigned crown jewels exhibition opened , on march 29 , 2012 , at the tower of london . ralph appelbaum associates ' london office used improved lighting and mounts to highlight the collection\u2019s 23 , 578 gems . the show examines the crown jewels\u2019 history and ongoing role in royal ceremonies . it also features newly restored footage of queen elizabeth ii\u2019s coronation , in 1953 .\nralph appelbaum associates ( raa ) is the exhibit designer for 82 , 000 square feet of the museum\u2019s inaugural exhibitions , composed of 12 galleries spanning 400 years of history , community and culture . raa is a multidisciplinary firm specializing in the planning and design of museums , exhibits , educational environments and visitor attractions . a family - owned company founded in 1978 , raa\u2019s portfolio includes more than 700 completed commissions in more than 40 countries .\nthe man in charge of planning exhibits , ralph appelbaum , said there ' ll be an augmented reality component to the vivarium \u2014 that way you can capture a photo of that butterfly without worrying it ' ll fly away . think\npok\u00e9mon go ,\nbut butterfly photos .\nas appelbaum\u2019s first major project , he is bringing in a team that knows both the city and the south side well .\nralph appelbaum sees it a little differently .\nclearly there ' s the story of berry gordy ,\nhe says .\nbut there ' s also the story of detroit , which was a terminal of the underground railway and of the northern migration in the 20th century .\nlord cultural resources\u2019 role included leading the national public engagement process , the establishment of general museum and facility requirements , the development of a functional strategy , collections analysis , preparation for collections storage and operations planning . in 2011 , lord cultural resources provided content development and communications services as part of the winning team of ralph appelbaum associates for the exhibition design for the new museum . in 2012 , an additional contract was awarded for concept development for the resource library .\non june 5 , 2013 , ralph appelbaum associates launched a media - rich sneak preview of berlin\u2019s humboldt forum . the installation , now on display at the humboldt box , features a video triptych , a table projection , and a 3 - d acrylic model . the humboldt forum , slated to open in 2019 , will house three museums , two libraries , and humboldt university . featuring a vast collection of artifacts from around the world , the forum will emphasize cultural connections and encourage a global dialogue .\nralph appelbaum has 25 years of involvement in every facet of museum and exhibition design . his renowned work for the united states holocaust memorial museum and the american museum of natural history has won every major design award , and he has served as an advisor to foundations , philanthropies , and heads of state around the world .\nmadeline developed her interpretive planning approach during the sixteen years she spent with ralph appelbaum associates , where she was a senior writer and interpretive planner for major museum projects . these include , among others , the newseum , indiana state museum , innovation center at the corning museum of glass , and the american museum of natural history\u2019s biodiversity hall . prior to entering the realm of exhibit interpretation , madeline worked in public broadcasting as a writer and documentary producer for science programming at new york\u2019s wnet - 13 and boston\u2019s wgbh .\nphillip tefft , director of uk operations at ralph appelbaum associates , says : \u201cthe raa team was inspired the moment we received the brief for the south asia gallery at the manchester museum . we are honoured and privileged to have the opportunity to collaborate with both the british museum and manchester museum for this prestigious project , and we look forward to working with this team to showcase the british museum\u2019s remarkable collections to south asian and broader audiences , to the community and to the world , in a celebration of \u2018all things desi\u2019 ! \u201d\nbut many newer museums are not based on collections at all . instead , they dramatize a historical event or trend , like the japanese migration to california , or trace the development and influence of an idea , like freedom of the press . these new - wave institutions are also known as single - subject museums , and appelbaum associates has emerged as the leading exhibit designer for them .\nappelbaum associates is unusual in taking on only nonprofit work , usually for museums of history , ethnology or natural science . recent projects have included the american immigrant museum of honor at ellis island and the jewish museum in new york , several visitor centers for the national park service and the adler planetarium in chicago . recently , the company was named to design the museum of african - american history in detroit .\nmr . appelbaum began with a provocative statement : ' ' we ' re searching for a way to make the building seem different from the museum of modern art , which seems so generic . ' '\ni remember him saying , ' this is for streakers , strollers and studiers , '\ndaniel p . jordan , the director of the thomas jefferson memorial foundation , said of mr . appelbaum .\ndonald albrecht writes ,\npositioning his design expertise within the context of fundraising , public relations and other forms of marketing , appelbaum acknowledges that today ' s museums must compete with other forms of leisure entertainment .\nhis work is not without its detractors . some believe he has contributed to a diminution of the museum , from temple to forum . certainly , appelbaum has helped to bring the museum into open view in our society .\nin the course of a five - hour conversation in his office on the 29th floor of a downtown new york high - rise , appelbaum , 66 , throws out perhaps a dozen different definitions of what museums should do .\nmr . appelbaum has some narrative decisions to make . then he will have to translate them into concrete , glass and steel for the motown museum , which will occupy the former motown studios in detroit . collections in second place\nmr . appelbaum ' s services do not come cheap . his fee is 20 to 30 percent of a project ' s budget , which is double or triple the typical architect ' s fee . theatrical , but not theater\nfor many families , the case of dr . bradley was life changing . even those who were not personally affected by dr . bradley could not fathom that something so awful occurred in their community . historical societies or museums hold onto collections that have a controversial history so that others can learn from it . as long as an exhibit is not opinionated , society has the right to all details of history as long as it is not confidential . joshua dudley , senior designer for ralph appelbaum associates , believes that the text in an exhibit should not have subtle points and should not avoid uncomfortable facts or ideas . if museums did not exhibit controversial topics , so much of vital history would be erased from people\u2019s minds . one reason that historical facts have so much importance is so that others can be educated on its historical background .\nwe ' re wary of the market - driven approach in which museums are afraid to act as smart as they are ,\nsaid mr . appelbaum .\nwe don ' t want them to become infotainment attractions .\nviewer assistance\nmr . appelbaum sees a few other stories as well . there ' s the story of black entrepreneurship , for example .\nmotown was the largest black - owned business in america , and created more black millionaires than any other company ,\nhe says .\neveryone laughed , and then his visitors fell silent as mr . appelbaum outlined his plans for ' ' extending the language of domesticity ' ' throughout the building . he spoke about everything from benches and ' ' window coverings ' ' to the design of the inevitable cafe . the trustees appeared impressed when he mentioned his idea for a series of niches that would serve as showcases . after a half - hour , mr . appelbaum abruptly left the room , entrusting one of his staff designers to preside over the remainder of the meeting .\nmr . appelbaum used the storytelling approach to spectacular effect in the holocaust memorial museum in washington , working historical artifacts , videotaped testimony by holocaust survivors and written texts into an interior design that takes visitors on a compelling historical journey that , in theory , few should be willing to make .\nlater that afternoon , i asked mr . appelbaum why he felt compelled to criticize the museum of modern art . if the museum ' s building seems ' ' generic , ' ' as he said , it ' s surely because its clean , no - nonsense , all - white galleries have been copied many times over . the building doesn ' t try to make a statement , except by deferring to the art . as such , it differs from mr . appelbaum ' s own designs , which , he says , ' ' mediate between the objects and the viewer . ' '\n\u2026appelbaum has demonstrated a rare ability to draw emotion from passersby . he knows , for instance , how to make people cry in public . he is perfectly capable of disarming viewers with displays of poignant beauty and promise , or overpowering them with graphic proof of tragedy and loss .\n\u2014barbara flanagan , 2000\nralph appelbaum has a lot of projects underway , but none has proved quite as daunting as the world religions museum in taiwan . ' ' it ' s unbelievable , ' ' he said the other day . ' ' i give my presentation to a monastery in the mountains . here i am , plugging in my computer as the clouds are going out the door . do you know what it ' s like working with buddhists ? have you ever had a video conference with dharma masters and their nuns ? they say there is no past and there is no future ; there is only now . and i say , ' what do you mean ? we have to plan . ' ' '\nhow , exactly , should the past be presented ? that became the subject of discussion when my interview with mr . appelbaum was pleasantly interrupted by a group of his clients . six trustees and staff members of the museum of american folk art filed in for a meeting . the museum is constructing a six - story building on west 53d street , next door to the museum of modern art , and mr . appelbaum has been hired to design the exhibition space . the meeting was held in his conference room , around an oval table ( gray , of course ) with a tray of oversize strawberries in the center .\nappelbaum ' s influence is enormous in part because he has capitalized on a time in the museum world when the lines between entertainment and education have blurred , as museums feel competition from an ever wider array of distractions . there ' s a trend toward museums wanting to be all things to all people , technologically seductive but educational ; a place for scholarship and conservation , but also a family entertainment destination . museum directors worry about having a reputation for being old - fashioned , yet they don ' t want to surrender their status as authoritative , even elite places . appelbaum is happy to help them sort things out .\nin conversation , mr . appelbaum favors new - age language . he says , for instance , that ' ' sharing is at the heart of any museum ' s mission . ' ' he thinks museums should be ' ' intergenerationally friendly . ' ' he contends that they ' ' don ' t bring objects together , they bring people together . ' '\nnot all of mr . appelbaum ' s projects are imbued with the same moral gravity . they include high - tech fun houses like the newseum , in arlington , va . , which tracks the history of journalism , going back to smoke signals . it ' s the sort of place where visitors can pretend to be television anchors ( and take home the broadcasts ) , or sip coffee at the news bite cafe while reading the latest headlines on the internet . ' ' people thought it couldn ' t be done , ' ' mr . appelbaum said with more than a hint of pride . ' ' they thought , ' why would anyone come to a museum to see newspapers they ' ve already read ? ' ' '\nmr . appelbaum , whose firm is the largest of its kind in the country , does not offer his services cheaply . his fee is generally 25 percent of a project ' s budget , which is double or triple what most architects charge . although he declined to specify the budget of any of his projects ( ' ' who can remember ? ' ' he said ) , cheryl filsinger , the company ' s marketing coordinator , offered a few examples . the holocaust museum , she said , had a ' ' fabrication budget ' ' of $ 13 million , while the fourth - floor fossil halls at the american museum of natural history , completed by mr . appelbaum in 1996 , had a budget of $ 18 million .\nwe were getting away from the giant cabinet - of - curiosities approach to the idea of a good yarn , using literary and theatrical constructs ,\nsaid mr . appelbaum .\nwe began thinking of an exhibition as a three - act play , or a five - chapter book . we started thinking in theatrical terms , like where does the love song belong ?\nmr . appelbaum , by comparison , sees museums as a place to have a bonding experience ; as such , he is in sync with the zeitgeist . we ' re in an age when people want their own experiences , however personal , to be instantly historicized . they take endless photographs and make videotapes of evenings at home , amassing their own archives . when everything is a fit subject for documentation , museums can be devoted to any subject , golf included . the world golf hall of fame and museum , in st . augustine , fla . , is the work of mr . appelbaum and , like most of the 120 projects he has completed , it is a single - theme museum . these days , no topic is too recent or specialized to disqualify it from museum apotheosis .\nmr . appelbaum is a celebrated museum designer , which may sound like a contradiction in terms . not long ago , exhibition design was mainly an afterthought , which architects grumpily took care of when they weren ' t dreaming up signature buildings . to design a show meant little more than making sure that the tyrannosaurus rex wasn ' t taller than the ceiling or that the rodin bronze wouldn ' t crush its pedestal .\nhe oversees a staff of 60 architects , designers , engineers , model makers , researchers and writers who split off into teams for each project . on one floor of the company ' s loft space on greene street , designers generate computer images of proposed installations . overhead , on a shop floor , the images are turned into tabletop models and finally large - scale models , which suggest stage sets , although not to mr . appelbaum .\nthe field of exhibition design embraces a wide variety of practitioners . it includes companies that produce jazzy commercial displays for trade shows or corporate offices and companies that create exhibits for small museums on a tight budget . at the top end are design studios that create ambitious exhibitions for major museums and corporations , like edwin schlossberg inc . , which is designing sony wonder , a technology museum in sony plaza in manhattan , or krent / paffett associates in boston , which is creating the first permanent exhibit for the national museum of the american indian in the former custom house in lower manhattan .\nmr . appelbaum , who is 50 , grew up in the williamsburg section of brooklyn . he designed his first major cultural exhibition in 1979 , for the american museum of natural history when it accepted a traveling exhibit from colombia called\ngold of el dorado .\nsouth america was not new to him . after studying industrial design at pratt institute he served in the peace corps in peru , where he helped indians design crafts that they could market for the tourist industry .\nat least one of mr . appelbaum ' s projects was slammed by critics ( myself included ) , though it drew crowds . in 1995 , he designed an edward hopper exhibition for the whitney museum of american art . although hopper is known as america ' s premier poet of loneliness , the whitney show was the sort of event where one couldn ' t find a moment of quiet , not least because of the video that played continuously , smack in the middle of the galleries .\nmr . appelbaum sees similar opportunities closer to home .\nlots of institutions around new york haven ' t blossomed into what they could be : the thomas edison labs , for instance ,\nhe said , pointing out that it was a matter of getting the story right and expanding the idea of what makes a museum .\ni ' m surprised new york doesn ' t have a watch museum or an insect museum ,\nhe said .\nif nothing else , we ' ve got great roaches .\nnot that mr . appelbaum agrees with this point . he insists that there is not an object in existence , nor a museum , that cannot be enhanced by his showmanship . and he says this without apology . ' ' as long as our school systems are not teaching art education , ' ' he said , ' ' we need more context . we need to teach people to honor the past . and in a society where my son calls his sneakers awesome , how do you create a sense of awe ? ' '\nalthough mr . appelbaum earns his living packaging the past , he grows reserved when the subject turns to his own . born in 1942 , the son of a supervisor for the subway system , he was raised in the williamsburg section of brooklyn . as a child , he liked to build models of boats and planes . asked how he acquired his interest in culture , he said : ' ' i never really think about that . i prefer to think about now and my opening dates . i know where i ' ll be in dates four or five years from now . ' '\n' ' i don ' t know what the critics were complaining about , ' ' mr . appelbaum said , a bit testily . ' ' they ' re a bunch of starched shirts . it was a record - breaking show . the whitney ended up with a piece of media that was super - popular . and bloomie ' s had a mannequin display , with everyone reading their hopper booklets . ' ' he was hoping , he said , that the hopper show ' ' would be the start of something major , ' ' a series of shows that contextualized artists . yet that hasn ' t happened .\nmr . appelbaum is an affable man of 56 , with a trim gray beard and an obliging manner . on a recent afternoon , he was dressed stylishly in a gray shirt , a gray suit and a matching polka dot tie . ( ' ' gray is a safe color , ' ' he wryly explained . ) we met at his office , which occupies two floors above a plant shop in a loft building on spring street in soho . his staff of 85 includes architects , designers , editors , model builders , historians , childhood specialists , one poet , one painter and one astrophysicist , and they split into teams for each project . asked where he lives , he replied with a straight face , ' ' on airplanes . ' '\nin 1978 , after working for the industrial designer raymond loewy , mr . appelbaum started his own company . his staff consisted entirely of his wife , madelynn gingold , a painter whom he had met at pratt . at the time , very few people were thinking about exhibition design , which was seen as a minor offshoot of architecture , as opposed to a field of its own . the only prominent name attached to it was that of charles eames , the architect and furniture designer ; in the 1960 ' s , after his curvy eames chair became the hallmark of good - taste decor , he put together some jazzy exhibitions for i . b . m . and wowed the design world with a pavilion at the 1964 world ' s fair .\nraa has expertise in all aspects of planning , design , and media production . the firm offers comprehensive interpretive solutions , from a project ' s concept phase to its realization .\nthe firm is composed of designers , writers , architects , scientists , historians , artists , educators , and filmmakers . they work collaboratively to produce authentic and compelling attractions rooted in a deep understanding of content , expert storytelling , and world - class design .\nraa has realized commissions in thirty - three countries on five continents . whether one - room displays or encyclopedic presentations in palatial settings , raa ' s exhibitions entertain and educate a global audience .\nraa projects have been honored with the following 300 + awards in the fields of design and communication .\ninternational architecture awards , winner , st . louis and the jefferson national expansion memorial\nindustrial designers society of america , silver industrial design excellence award for museum exhibits and set design , martin luther king , jr . , visitors center , national park service\ni . d . annual design review , i . d . design distinction award in environments , american museum of natural history , dinosaur halls\ni . d . annual design review , i . d . design distinction award in environments\nwe are always interested in hearing from talented individuals who are seeking positions in a multi - disciplinary environment . please email your letter of interest to humanresources @ urltoken , include the position that you are applying for and the office location in the subject line , and attach your cover letter , resume and portfolio or writing samples .\nwe offer summer and semester internships to under graduate and post - graduate students in design , writing and research . email your inquiry to humanresources @ urltoken . please include your resume and portfolio and / or writing samples .\nraa is an affirmative action program / equal employment opportunity employer . we provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and do not discriminate against any member of its staff , or any applicant for employment , because of age , race , color , religion , sex , marital status , affectional preference , national origin , military service , disability , or any other characteristic protected by law .\nglassdoor will not work properly unless browser cookie support is enabled . learn how to enable cookies .\nexplore the many benefits of having a premium branded profile on glassdoor , like increased influence and advanced analytics .\nvery friendly coworkers . people usually do not have to stay over time and you are not affected by the stress unless there is a deadline approaching .\ni do not have clear understanding of what changes have been made regarding staff changes and neither do my coworkers . maybe people talk about it in secrecy but i would love to have more transparency .\nwe sit down and review our work samples or portfolios with the hiring team at a career night . later , we are contacted by the company for further discussion about our full portfolios , which was pretty much what we did for the meeting . after that , there was a question and answer session though everyone knows what they want and what will be offered . eventually , the company contacted me for an internship opportunity .\ncopyright \u00a9 2008\u20132018 , glassdoor , inc .\nglassdoor\nand logo are proprietary trademarks of glassdoor , inc .\nyour trust is our top concern , so companies can ' t alter or remove reviews .\nincredible projects all over the world . work on meaningful cultural issues . high level of knowledge , expertise , with a focus on quality to achieve world class results . raa has a stellar reputation industry wide , especially in the past , for innovative work . the offices in new york are impressive and there is a lot of travel involved .\nfounder needs to retire , senior designers need to retire , a new management structure that removes control from the current father / son and delegates to experienced business managers . consider a board of independent directors . communication and transparency need to improve drastically . staff need to be allowed to advance and younger ideas need to be given attention . finances should be shored up so that project budgets are allocated realistically and time and resources controlled .\nfor the most part , the people here are smart , passionate , and easy to get along with . some of the projects are very interesting , and you have the opportunity to design and create spaces and exhibits that will be experienced by millions of people .\ncommunication from management is nonexistent , which is especially troubling when people get laid off or have their time reduced . there ' s zero transparency into management and financial decisions , which makes you feel like they ' re just making it up as they go along . also , i began as a freelancer , and my invoices would be ignored until i got my project director involved , and he or she intervened with accounting .\nright - size the org . close the satellite offices . communicate with staff . treat your freelancers fairly . retire people who have spent their entire lives at the firm and are out of touch . bring up smart , enthusiastic entry - and mid - level staff .\nextremely interesting projects and intelligent coworkers . the work is very sophisticated , collaborative and undoubtedly some of the best in the field . good work - life balance and office culture . some nice perks like occasional catered lunches and work trips .\nit is almost impossible to get a raise or move up the ladder . there is no transparency and it is hard to know what ' s going on . upper management isn ' t open to new ideas .\nthe company is run by architects . there is very little room to move up .\nwork on giving people titles . make an effort to structure the company so that senior designers get more support to increase productivity .\nthis will replace the current featured review for targeted profile . are you sure you want to replace it ?\njackson park in the woodlawn neighborhood has been selected as the site for the barack obama presidential center .\nthe new york firm that helped shape the recently opened national museum of african american history and culture will lead the exhibition design for the obama presidential center ' s museum on chicago ' s south side , the obama foundation announced tuesday .\nthe local team members will include the firms civic projects and normal , and the artists and educators amanda williams , andres hernandez and norman teague .\nalmost half of the exhibition design work for the opc will be performed by minority - and women - owned businesses , the foundation said .\nraa , which was not made available to comment , also worked on the william j . clinton presidential library , the rose center for earth and space at the american museum of natural history and the united states holocaust memorial museum .\npresidents barack obama and george w . bush opened the smithsonian ' s new museum focused on black history .\nraa ' s exhibit design for the national african - american museum , which opened in september , blends monumentality and minutiae . dramatic subterranean galleries showcase massive artifacts \u2014 a prison watch tower , a slave cabin , a train car \u2014 in an almost cathedral like setting .\nleading into and out of these open spaces , the galleries are stuffed with the narrative , in word and object , of a people ' s history .\noverall , the design aims to be a metaphor : the history traces a path from the bottom of the structure upward , with the top floors becoming more celebratory , showcasing vibrant looks at the arts , sport and other culture .\nthe obama museum team ' s civic projects specializes in bringing community participation to the design process , most recently working with the bronzeville retail initiative and the development of the englewood exchange , envisioned as an incubator for food industry start - ups .\nnormal has done design work for a number of local institutions , including the art institute of chicago , the chicago architecture foundation and the theaster gates studio .\nwilliams , who grew up on the south side , is a visual artist and architect , creator of the color ( ed ) theory series . hernandez , an artist and educator , is working on a number local projects with the museum of contemporary art chicago and the chicago department of cultural affairs and special events .\nteague is a designer and educator who examines the complexities and history of communities .\nthe selections were based on the firms ' and individuals ' track records on civic projects and\ntheir collective mission to develop interactive , state - of - the art , and dynamic spaces that help visitors connect history to action ,\ndavid simas , chief executive of the obama foundation , said in a written statement .\nwe are confident this team will contribute to our building a presidential center that is more than just a library or museum , but that will be an innovative center that inspires communities and individuals to take on our biggest challenges .\ntype in the name of your neighborhood or select one from the list below .\nsorry , we couldn ' t find any neighborhoods that match . please try again or select a neigborhood from the list below .\nthe dnainfo archives brought to you by wnyc . read the press release here .\nhyde park \u2014 the designer behind the national museum of african - american history and culture will lead the planning of the exhibits at barack obama\u2019s presidential library , the obama foundation announced tuesday .\nthe new york - based firm might not be familiar to many in chicago , but its work is among the most well - known in the country , including the new national museum of african - american history and culture and the united states holocaust memorial museum in washington , d . c . , and the rose center for earth and space at the american museum of natural history in new york city .\nsouth side artist amanda williams , known for her \u201ccolor ( ed ) theory\u201d project that painted vacant houses in englewood vibrant colors , and andres hernandez and norman teague will help in the development of the library .\n\u201cobviously , it is a tremendous honor to participate in a project that will resonate locally and globally , \u201d williams said . \u201cas someone who was raised on the south side , it brings my childhood aspirations for what is possible for my community full circle . \u201d\namong the chicago design firms now slated to work on the obama library are civic projects . the firm has most recently worked on the bronzeville retail initiative and the englewood exchange .\nchicago firm normal , which has worked on projects for the art institute of chicago , the chicago architecture foundation and theaster gates studio , will also work on the project .\nobama foundation ceo david simas said the team has been charged with creating state - of - the - art interactive exhibits for the museum .\n\u201cwe are confident this team will contribute to our building a presidential center that is more than just a library or museum , but that will be an innovative center that inspires communities and individuals to take on our biggest challenges , \u201d simas said .\nobama himself returned to chicago last week to meet with community leaders and to start fundraising for the construction of the library .\nthe first of the materials that will be housed in the library also arrived last week .\nman in black robs 2 wednesday night in hyde park : u . of c . police\nken griffin giving u . of c . $ 125m , second - largest gift in school ' s history\ndnainfo is chicago ' s leading neighborhood news source . we deliver up - to - the - minute reports on entertainment , education , politics , crime , sports , and dining . our award - winning journalists find the stories - big or small - that matter most to chicagoans .\ncopyright \u00a9 2009 - 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to - day basis , the content coordinator becomes familiar with nearly all aspects of the project\u2019s content and along with the content developer , they effectively become the project\u2019s \u201cin - house experts\u201d who work collaboratively with the design team to develop and realize the project .\nthe content coordinator may also liaise with the client ; manage and / or facilitate interactions with content consultants , advisors or contractors ; attend content related meetings , or perform research trips .\nthe position requires an immediate start date and candidate should be available to travel . the salary is commensurate with experience .\nqualified candidates : please submit a letter of interest and resume via e - mail to jenniepocock @ urltoken .\nby participating in an array of marketing events , the team was always able to make important new connections with unique individuals from the russian cultural scene .\nchanges won ' t be saved until you sign up for an enhanced profile subscription .\nhelp the fairygodboss community by easily leaving an anonymous company tip ( no sign up required ) ! we crowdsource employer benefits such as vacation and maternity leave so that women can make informed decisions about their career and lives .\nflextime , healthcare , on - 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{"id": 56080, "summary": [{"text": "del-fi records was an american record label based in hollywood , california and owned by bob keane .", "topic": 37}, {"text": "the label 's first single released was \" caravan \" by henri rose released in 1958 ; however , the label was most famous for signing ritchie valens .", "topic": 37}, {"text": "valens ' first single for the label was \" come on let 's go \" , which was a hit .", "topic": 37}, {"text": "his next single , \" donna \" / \" la bamba \" , was an even bigger big hit , and brought notability to the label .", "topic": 37}, {"text": "johnny crawford , the co-star of the television series the rifleman , was the del-fi artist who recorded the most hit singles .", "topic": 37}, {"text": "del-fi ceased operating in 1974 . ", "topic": 12}], "title": "del - fi records", "paragraphs": ["thanks to randy price , franz zeleny and bryan thomas of del - fi .\nsearch for del - fi girl groups : gee baby . . . sell cd\ndel - fi records was started in late 1957 by bob keane ( former a & r man of keen records ) in hollywood , california . bob keane also owned and operated donna records , mustang records , bronco records and stereo - fi records as sister labels to del - fi .\nvarious artists : del - fi records greatest hits , vol . 1 - music streaming - listen on deezer\nalso in 1962 , del - fi signed canadian singing star bobby curtola , who contributed minor hits with\nfortune teller\n[ del - fi 4177 , 5 / 62 , # 41 ] and\naladdin\n[ del - fi 4185 , 10 / 62 , # 92 ] .\nit wasn ' t until may , 1961 , that del - fi had another hit :\nthose oldies but goodies ( remind me of you )\n[ del - fi 4158 ] , which put del - fi back in the top - 10 at # 9 . followup singles\nhully gully again\n[ del - fi 4164 , # 54 ] and\nmemories of those oldies but goodies\n[ del - fi 4166 , # 101 ] charted , but failed to repeat the group ' s initial success .\nbob keane , 87 : founded del - fi records , which signed ritchie valens and frank zappa . also signed barry white and the bobby fuller four to del - fi sister labels mustang and bronco . renal failure , nov . 28 .\ndflp - 1208 - to dad with love - various artists [ 12 / 59 ] companion album to 1207 above . the\ndel - fi chorus\nis led by ray henderson . to dad with love - del - fi chorus / oh ! my papa - elsa nilsson / my little bunch - ned romero / papa won ' t you dance with me ? - elsa & ilene nilsson ( the nilsson twins ) / everybody works but father - del - fi chorus / just a baby ' s prayer at twilight - elsa nilsson / / when work is through - del - fi chorus / momma loves papa - elsa nilsson & ned romero / poor papa - del - fi chorus / that silver - haired daddy of mine - ned romero / little child - del - fi chorus / what ' s the matter with father ? - del - fi chorus\natlantic records nashville warner bros . records nashville rhino records nashville word records myrrh records squint entertainment\nother notables that recorded on del - fi are frank zappa , the addrisi brothers , little caesar and the romans and johnny crawford .\ncrawford reeled off ten successive chart hits , including three straight top - 20 hits in 1962 :\ncindy ' s birthday\n[ del - fi 4178 , 5 / 62 , # 8 ] ,\nyour nose is gonna grow\n[ del - fi 4181 , 8 / 62 , # 14 ] and\nrumors\n[ del - fi 4188 , 11 / 62 , # 12 ] .\nthere were three eps released on del - fi . at far left is the paper picture sleeve for the promotional - only del - fi pr - 1 , released in february , 1960 . at near left is del - fi d - 101 (\nritchie valens\n) , a commercially - released version of pr - 1 , which was issued in a del - fi company sleeve . dfep - 111 was\nritchie valens sings\n, probably also issued in a regular sleeve , contained the songs\nbluebirds over the mountain / come on , let ' s go / hi - tone / donna\n.\ndflp - 1207 - to mother with love - various artists [ 12 / 59 ] this and the following album ( 1208 ) were promoted to be christmas gifts for those who couldn ' t think of anything to buy their parents . both albums came with a sheet that could be used as a gift card . the\ndel - fi chorus\nis led by ray henderson . to mother with love - del - fi chorus / my mom - ned romero / mommy darlin ' - elsa nilsson / dream mother - ned romero / that wonderful mother of mine - del - fi chorus / / first lullaby - del - fi chorus / pal of my cradle days - ned romero / old fashioned lady - elsa nilsson / you ' re faithful to me - del - fi chorus / my mother ' s pearls - elsa nilsson / m - o - t - h - e - r - del - fi chorus\ndo you have more specific information about the location of del - fi records - closed ? why didn ' t you say so ? you can improve yelp by sharing it here .\nkeane had been living in a home for the elderly for the past year and died of natural causes , according to former del - fi staffer bryan thomas .\nkeane folded del - fi in 1967 . in the late \u201970s , he went on to host a network musical variety show , which featured his young sons .\nhe reactivated del - fi in the 1990s , overseeing a young staff that lovingly reissued the label\u2019s old masters . keane is survived by three sons and a daughter .\nformer location \u2013 bobby fuller recorded \u201ci fought the law\u201d here in 1966 . del - fi is probably most famous for recording ritchie valens first single , \u201ccome on let\u2019s go\u201d . valens\u2019 next single , donna / la bamba , was a huge hit . the del - fi label closed its doors in 1967 and this location later became home to mystic sound .\nmr . keane\u2019s biggest success at del - fi was the bobby fuller four , which reached the top 40 with a cover version of buddy holly\u2019s \u201clove\u2019s made a fool of you\u201d and broke into the top 10 with \u201ci fought the law . \u201d in 1966 , fuller was found dead in a car near his home in los angeles , and del - fi records went out of business soon after .\ndel - fi was briefly revived in 1987 for 7\u2033 and 12\u2033 releases of \u201cla bamba \u201987\u201d featuring new remixes of the classic , capitalizing on the success of the film , \u201cla bamba . \u201d\nbob keane ( formerly keene , kuhn ) formed del - fi records in los angeles in 1957 . his first single ,\ncaravan\n/\nseptember song\nby henri rose [ del - fi 4101 ] , released early in 1958 , immediately drew the attention of warner bros , who bought his contract from keane and provided enough working capitol for keene to buy out his partner and run the company .\nin 2006 mr . keane published a memoir , \u201cthe oracle of del - fi : my life in music with ritchie valens , sam cooke , frank zappa , barry white and other legends . \u201d\nthe fourth singles label ( far left ) was black with silver print , with a light blue del - fi logo at the top . around the edge of the label was a sawtooth design . promotional copies of this design ( near left ) were white with black print , with\npromotion\nabove the logo . this design was used from the beginning of 1962 until del - fi went dormant in 1965 .\nin 1958 , keane established del - fi records ( after the oracle of delphi , in a possible slap at his former partner ) . he quickly hit pay dirt with a pacoima teen named richard valenzuela , whom he rechristened ritchie valens .\nit looks like we don ' t have a specific address for del - fi records - closed , which makes giving directions tricky . this business might not have an official storefront , or it might move to multiple locations throughout the day .\nmom never forgave herself for signing his guardianship over to [ del - fi records head ] bob keane ,\nsays lemos .\n[ keane ] was supposed to be there . ritchie wasn\u2019t supposed to be making those decisions . \u201d\nbob keane , the colorful hawaiian shirt - wearing record man whose independent label del - fi records produced hits by latino rock star ritchie valens and texas - bred singer - guitarist bobby fuller , died saturday in los angeles . he was 87 .\nwarner bros . records asylum records ( technically still a subsidiary of elektra records because of its upc prefix . ) 143 records * blacksmith records * maverick nonesuch records ( technically still a subsidiary of elektra records because of its upc prefix . ) reprise records ruffnation records sire records maybach music group jet life recordings\nspotlite on the main line & casino records labels . includes tracks by the quills , del knights , casinos & others . 16 tracks .\ndoo wop from mala records mala records features the del satins , porgy & monarchs , nino & the ebb - tides , carter rays and many others ! 19 tracks .\nmala records features the del satins , porgy & monarchs , nino & the ebb - tides , carter rays and many others ! 19 tracks .\na salute to mercury records . this is the fourth of a series . features the cashmeres , del vikings , viscounts & many others . 25 tracks .\na salute to mercury records . this is the forth of a series . features the cashmeres , del vikings , viscounts & many others . 25 tracks .\nthe first del - fi singles design had\ndel - fi\nat the top of the label , with no other graphics . this first label design was issued in several colors , including yellow , gold , green , and blue for various singles . it was replaced by fall , 1958 , by the second design , shown below . this happened at least by 4106 ,\ncome on , let ' s go\nby ritchie valens , which had the second design ( shown below ) .\nby 1964 , the label was winding down , with only eleven singles released , none of which charted . 1965 was even leaner , with only four singles released before keane decided to discontinue del - fi ( and donna ) in favor of mustang and bronco .\ndoo wop laurie records groups are the highlite of this cd . includes the orients , harps , passions , del satins , holidays and many others . 30 tracks .\nmain line - casino records - spotlite on - vol . 2 spotlite on the main line & casino records labels . includes tracks by the quills , del knights , casinos & others . 16 tracks .\nlaurie records vocal groups . . . . lost masters and hidden treasures ! features the montclairs , charmers , del - rios , whispers and many more ! 27 tracks .\nanother 28 tracks of the rarest sides from the old town legendary label . includes the capris , solitaires , fi - tones and many more !\nlabel created by bob keane in 1955 , best known for recording ritchie valens from 1957 until his death in the february 1959 plane crash that also killed buddy holly and the big bopper . del - fi continued on , recording surf music and having barry white as an a & r man , producer and house musician as well as recording ron holden , the bobby fuller four and releasing frank zappa recordings , until the label closed down in 1967 . he also partnered the keen label . keane relaunched the del - fi label in 1987 and reissued the back catalog as well as signing new artists to the label . in 2003 , keane sold del - fi to warner music group whose rhino entertainment company administers its catalog . bob keane died on november 28 , 2009 of renal failure after a long battle with non - hodgkin ' s lymphoma .\n. both sides now publications is an information web page . we are not a catalog , nor can we provide the records listed below . we have no association with del - fi records , which is currently still in business . should you be interested in acquiring albums listed in this discography ( which are all out of print ) , we suggest you see our\ndel - fi recorded prolifically into the \u201960s , scoring minor hits by rocker chan romero ( \u201chippy hippy shake\u201d ) , r & b group little caesar and the romans ( \u201cthose oldies but goodies remind me of you\u201d ) , surf acts dick dale and the del - tones and the lively ones ( whose \u201csurf rider\u201d was used in quentin tarantino\u2019s \u201cpulp fiction\u201d ) , teen idol - tv star johnny crawford and the young frank zappa .\ntaurus records - back to brooklyn it ' s back to brooklyn with vocal group harmony from taurus records . features donnie & the del chords , fireflies , bob knight four , escorts , vocal lords and many others . 33 tracks .\nno # - del - fi album sampler - various artists [ 12 / 59 ] promotional - only album pressed on green vinyl with a printed paper sleeve . back of the sleeve has photos of dflp - 1201 to dflp - 1210 . the album has the second ( light blue sawtooth ) label design . come on let ' s go - ritchie valens / donna - richie valens / hey there - bob keene quintet / witchcraft - bob keene quintet / return - voices of africa / uprising - voices of africa / durant jail - balladeers / poor little turtle dove - balladeers / pepino - tony martinez / sugar babe - tony martinez / / stay beside me - ritchie valens / hurry up - ritchie valens / to mother with love - del - fi chorus / my mom - ned romero / to dad with love - del - fi chorus / oh ! my papa - elsa nilsson / too close for comfort - ron feuer / september song - ron feuer\nit ' s back to brooklyn with vocal group harmony from taurus records . features donnie & the del chords , fireflies , bob knight four , escorts , vocal lords and many others . 33 tracks .\nvolume 3 - the many talented artists of hit records sing hit records ! 30 tracks .\nsinclair records - best of volume 2 features sinclair records & subsidiarys - blast , raven , cheers , whale , mermaid & camay . includes tracks by the del carlo ' s , jumpin ' tones , velons , eqyptians & others . 30 tracks .\nbob keane , the colorful hawaiian shirt - wearing record man whose independent label del - fi records produced hits by latino rock star ritchie valens and texas - bred singer - guitarist bobby fuller , died saturday in los angeles . he was 87 . keane had been living in a home for the elderly for the past year and died of natural causes , according to [ \u2026 ]\nnote : we believe the above album ( dflp / dfst - 1249 ) was the last of the original del - fi releases in the 1960s . the album directly below was issued in 1987 to capitalize on the motion picture la bamba . the following albums , issued starting in the 1990s on cd , continue the above numbering sequence . del - fi has also re - released many of the earlier lps on cd ( using rhino ' s numbering system ) . an example of the numbering system is as follows : a barrel of oldies , originally dflp - 1219 , becomes dfcd 71219 - 2 on cd . the cd reissues sometimes feature additional tracks not on the original vinyl .\nold town doo wop volume 3 another 28 tracks of the rarest sides from the old town legendary label . includes the capris , solitaires , fi - tones and many more !\nfeatures sinclair records & subsidiaries - blast , raven , cheers , whale , mermaid & camay . includes tracks by the del carlo ' s , jumpin ' tones , velons , eqyptians & others . 30 tracks .\nthe second del - fi label design ( far left ) , used for dflp - 1202 to dflp - 1210 from september until the end of 1959 , was light blue with black print . around the edge of the label was a light blue\nsawtooth\ndesign inside another , gold , sawtooth design . the third del - fi label ( near left ) , used starting in 1960 , was black with gold print , using generally the same design as the second label with the colors reversed . the light blue - on - black inner sawtooth ring had been reversed to black on a light blue field , making the overall design around the edge look like a series of diamonds .\nso the holiday inn had their own record label ! based in memphis , tennessee , it was started by the owner of the holiday inn chain , kemmons wilson , and included sam phillips of sun records for a time .\nwild twist\nis a great instrumental , issued in 1962 , first on the holiday inn label . del fi issued it on their los angeles label shortly thereafter .\nin 1987 , del - fi issued an updated version of\nla bamba\non both 45 and 12\nep . the 45 label ( far left ) was green with black print . the first del - fi album label ( near left ) , was light blue with black print , the label print having been hand - lettered by a calligrapher . around the edge of the label was a series of light blue circles on a black field , similar to the circles on the 45 label then being used . at the top of the label the circles were interrupted for the label name , which was in light blue . this label design was only used for the first album , dflp - 1201 .\nhe was passing through l . a . on his way to the haight - ashbury district in san francisco when he met two session musicians , pat and lolly vegas . the native american rockers - - who later formed the commercially successful redbone - - had worked on the shindig television show at the time , and had already recorded their pat and lolly vegas at the haunted house album for mercury . after hearing his songwriting talent firsthand , the vegas brothers brought ford to the attention of del - fi records honcho bob keane , known around the l . a . music scene for his\nopen - door policy .\nkeane released a couple of ford ' s singles on del - fi ' s mustang label , both of which sank without a trace . del - fi / bronco recording artist viola wills also recorded one of his songs . along with pat and lolly vegas , ford wrote the p . j . proby hit\nniki hoeky\n( it peaked at number 23 on billboard ' s pop charts in january 1967 ) , which ford ' s former girlfriend bobbie gentry also sang on one of her later albums .\nlost masters & hidden treasures from your favorite laurie recording label . includes the del - satins , concords , mystics , emotions , hub caps & many more . 32 tracks .\nrhino rnlp - 70232 - ritchie - ritchie valens [ 1987 ] reissue of del - fi dflp 1206 . stay beside me / cry cry cry / big baby blues / paddi - wack song / my darling is gone / hurry up / / little girl / now you ' re gone / fast freight [ arvee allens ] / ritchie ' s blues / rockin ' all night\nmr . keane went on to sell accordion lessons door to door and , with more success , home burglar alarms . in the 1970s he devoted his musical energies to managing the career of his sons , john and tom , who performed as the keane brothers . in the 1980s he resuscitated del - fi , whose catalog quentin tarantino ransacked for the soundtrack of \u201cpulp fiction . \u201d\njaguar records featuring the jaguar records recording artists - ivories , volumes , carousels and others ! 28 tracks .\nrhino rnlp - 70231 - ritchie valens - ritchie valens [ 1987 ] reissue of del - fi dflp 1201 . that ' s my little suzie / in a turkish town / come on let ' s go / donna / boney - maronie / ooh my head / / la bamba / bluebirds over the mountain / hi - tone / framed / we belong together / dooby - dooby - wah\n\u201cwe used studio a . eddie cochran used our studio b . down the stairs by the parking lot , \u201d remembers stan . \u201ci cut \u2018tequila\u2019 there by the champs . phil followed in a studio tradition . i did a whole lot of eddie cochran\u2019s records including \u2018summertime blues , \u2019 \u201820 flight rock , \u2019 and \u2018c\u2019mon everybody . \u2019 the vocal of ritchie valens\u2019 \u2018oh donna\u2019 was recorded at gold star . the backing track was done up the street at bob keene\u2019s studio who owned del - fi records .\nmr . keane scored a coup for his fledgling del - fi label in 1958 after spotting richard valenzuela , a young mexican - american singer and guitar player , performing at a movie theater in the pacoima neighborhood of los angeles . his signature tune , \u201ccome on , let\u2019s go , \u201d barely qualified as a song , but the audience , mostly screaming teenage girls , suggested big potential to mr . keane .\nin 1957 , teaming up with a businessman named john siamas , mr . keane started keen records . acting as the label\u2019s a & r man , he signed sam cooke , who was singing with the gospel group the soul stirrers , and released his first non - gospel hit , \u201cyou send me . \u201d it reached no . 1 on the billboard charts , but mr . keane was pushed out of the record company . undeterred , he started del - fi .\natlantic records group announced the revival of elektra records as an independent entity within warner music on june 1 , 2009 .\nbaytone records baytone records presents your favorites - baby calloway , romancers , fabulous flames and many others ! 27 tracks .\nwhat valens created , in such a brief time span , was nigh on phenomenal \u2014 he wrote 22 of the 33 songs he recorded for del - fi records . \u201chis legacy is his music , his pure rock & roll approach , \u201d montez says . \u201cand he was so versatile , with all the great ballads and songs like ' in a turkish town ' or that hard r & b ' i was framed . ' i used to do that one all the time myself . \u201d\nrhino rnlp - 70233 - in concert at pacoima jr . high - ritchie valens [ 1987 ] reissue of del - fi dflp - 1214 . narration by bob keene . come on let ' s go ( live ) / donna ( live ) / summertime blues ( live ) / from beyond ( live ) / la bamba ( live ) / / rhythm song / guitar instrumental / malaguena / rock a little darlin ' / let ' s rock and roll\nback beat records - rock & roll party it ' s a rock & roll party from back beat records ! 31 tracks .\nbest of neil records the best of neil records featuring the monarchs , kingsmen , young lads and many others . 14 tracks .\nother notable singles in 1959 included\ncherrystone\nby the addrisi brothers [ del - fi 4116 , 6 / 59 , # 62 ] , who would become more famous as songwriters in the 1960s and as artists in the early 1970s . in september , chan romero ' s\nhippy hippy shake\nwent nowhere for the moment , but the song became a hit in 1964 when redone by the swinging blue jeans , which brought new attention to the original .\nfifteen releases in 1960 passed without any top - 100 chart action , although the gallahads , a seattle - based r & b ; group reached # 111 with\nlonely guy\n[ del - fi 4137 ] . the song had originally been issued on donna 1322 , but fared a bit better on the parent label . ( this was a different gallahads from the new jersey outfit with vincent bell that hit # 62 in 1956 with\nthe fool\n. )\ndflp / dfst - 1246 - let ' s do the swim - romancers [ unreleased ] this number was probably going to have been used for the second romancers album . the album was instead issued on selma 1501 , a del - fi subsidiary . do the swim / i want to swim / sadie wants to swim / birdland / last night / goofie ' s rabbits / do the blackstone / elevation / dog paddle / swim ' til dawn / wiggle wabble / monkey swim\n2nd in a series . al browne of brooklyn , new york was active in the music industry which prompted him to create the aljon label . features the del counts , five sounds , lincolns , roulettes & others . 24 tracks .\nbee records - 24 carat gold 24 carat gold from the bee records label from 1957 - 1974 . 2 cd set - 45 tracks .\nbest of neptune records the best of neptune records - featuring wilbert harrison , the spaniels , baby washington and many others ! 30 tracks .\nthe tender records story the tender records story features jesse belvin , shirley gunther , shields , five trojans and many others . 18 tracks .\nby the time the series reached # 4110 ,\ndonna\nby ritchie valens , the label design had long since changed to a light blue and black design ( far left ) , with a series of circles . this label was used until about september , 1959 . the single\ndonna\nwas such a large seller that some of the old label stock ( near left ) was used to press singles . changeover to the third design started around del - fi 4125 in september , 1959 .\ngreco records - complete recordings the complete greco records recording , from paterson new jersey . . . . all in one place ! 30 tracks .\nunart records salute to the unart records label featuring jackie clark , the falcons , avalons , bobby & beaus and many others . 30 tracks .\ncolpix records - spotlite on - volume 1 spotlite series features colpix records . includes tacks by the marcels , skyliners , and others . 14 tracks .\nmonogram records - best of the best of monogram records includes tracks by the shells , jewels , decals , monograms & many others . 22 tracks .\nowl records - best of - volume 2 the best of owl records features the cadillacs , danleers , marcels , flamingos and more ! 30 tracks .\nsarg records - the best doo wops of the best doo wops of sarg records features the downbeats , moods , and many others . 24 tracks .\nbullseye records - best of the best of bullseye records features the four dots , tri - lads , dreamers , chordells and many others ! 27 tracks .\ncaddy records - best of the best of caddy records - featuring johnny flamingo , chuck higgins , twilighters and many more of your favorites . 26 tracks .\ndunes records - best of dunes records had lots to offer from curtis lee , ray peterson , darlettes to cl & pictures and others ! 30 tracks .\nmillion records - best of the best of million records ! features the voices , ebb tides , james wayne , chromatics and many others ! 24 tracks .\ntilt records - best of the best of tilt records features the tren - dells , dale hawkins , sultans , carnations and many more ! 25 tracks .\nvalmor records - best of 32 great tracks from the best of valmor records - includes cathy jean & the roomates , embers and twilights . 32 tracks .\nwanger records - best of the best of the wanger records label - includes the nobletones , plurals , blenders , gene day and more ! 30 tracks .\nin may 1958 , bob keane , the owner and president of del - fi records , a small hollywood record label , was given a tip about a young performer from pacoima by the name of richard valenzuela . keane , swayed by valens nickname and the little richard connection , went to see valens play a saturday morning matin\u00e9e at a movie theater in san fernando . impressed by the performance , he invited valens to audition at his home in silver lake los angeles , where keane had a small recording studio in his basement . the recording equipment comprised an early portable tape recorder\u2014a two - track ampex 6012\u2014and a pair of telefunken u - 87 condenser microphones .\nbaronet records - the best doo wops from the best doo wops from baronet records - features the metallics , jaguars , ron holden and others . 18 tracks .\ncrest records - best of the best of crest records features tracks from the classics , ebb tones , school belles and many of your favorites ! 31 tracks .\nthe best of crystal ball records features 7 previously unreleased tracks . 27 tracks .\neast west records - vol 1 the complete east west records ! features the glowtones , capiotls , burt taylor , whispering pigg and many others ! 24 tracks .\nking records - rare blues girls on king - volume 1 here are 22 various artist female tracks singing the blues from the king records label . 22 tracks .\nlummtone records - golden era of doo wops features the groups of the lummtone records label - upfronts , elgins , troopers , colognes and others . 21 tracks .\nowl records - best of - volume 1 the best of owl records features the danleers , five keys , continentals , jesse belvin and more ! 30 tracks .\npremium records - golden era of doo wops premium records has premium artists ! includes tracks by the wheels , escorts , true loves & others . 18 tracks .\nbest of tetra records the playboys , neons , seniors , bill flagg and many others are featured on the ' best of ' tetra records . 16 tracks .\ndfcd 71251 - 2 - hippy hippy shake - chan romero [ 8 / 8 / 95 ] this is a cd release of the chan romero del - fi material , plus his challenge records recordings , plus a demo tape recorded in bob keane ' s home . stereo information not available . reissued in 2006 on collectables . my little ruby / i don ' t care / hippy hippy shake / i want some more / if i had a way / memories of you / your love / it ' s not fair / rock house / my angel / hippy hippy shake ( alternate ) / baby doll / boppin ' & hoppin ' / la bamba / playboy\napollo records - golden era of doo wops pt 2 features the great groups of apollo records - romeos , night riders , dovers & many others . 20 tracks .\ndore records - volume 1 25 hits from the vaults of dore records . includes tracks by the tides , premiers , superbs , dimples and more ! 25 tracks .\ndore records - volume 2 25 hits from the vaults of dore records . includes tracks by the dories , baritones , symbols , fascinations and more ! 26 tracks .\nempire records - best of presenting the ' best of ' empire records - includes tracks by the youngsters , preludes , jack and jills and others ! 16 tracks .\nking records - rare blues girls on king - volume 2 here are 22 more various artist female tracks singing the blues from the king records label . 22 tracks .\nrobbee records - best of the best of robbee records features the holidays , four seasons , la rells , lugee & the lions and many others ! 31 tracks .\napollo records - golden era of doo wops pt 4 features the great groups of apollo records - delroys , vocaltones , chesters , cellos & many others . 20 tracks .\nbest of ascot records - volume 2 the best of ascot records featuring little romeo & casanovas , ritchie & runarounds , dixieland blind boys and many others . 32 tracks .\ncat records - volume 2 the complete ' cat ' records story . . . . includes chordcats , sheiks , sh booms , collegians and many others . 21 tracks .\ndore records - volume 4 27 more hits from the vaults of dore records . includes tracks by the superbs , dories , starbrights , whispers and more ! 27 tracks .\neldo records - best doo wops of the best doo wops of eldo records includes the safaris , ding dongs , twilighters , julian herrera and many others . 23 tracks .\nit ' s a rock & roll party from back beat records ! 31 tracks .\nsave records compilations to get e - mail alerts and updates on your ebay feed .\nflatspot records extermination , vol . 2 : a flatspot hardcore compilation [ lp ] new\nabel records - best of the best of abel records features the elites , consuls , five delights , belmonts and many others . includes 6 previously unreleased tracks ! 27 tracks .\ndore records - volume 3 25 hits from the vaults of dore records . includes tracks by the ebbs , numbers , emberglows , john & judy and more ! 26 tracks .\neastman records - the best doo wops of the best doo wops of eastman records features the jay hawks , sonny knight , cleeshaws , inspirations and many others . 16 tracks .\nlost nite & crimson records - spotlite on doo wop and rhythm ' n ' blues from the the lost nite and crimson records labels . with sound clips . 18 tracks .\nmercury records - volume 6 a salute to mercury records . this is the sixth of a series . features the cadillacs , desires , voxpoppers & many others . 25 tracks .\nbest of christy records christy records features the jades , strangers , bobby klint , joey berlin and a host of other favorites in this ' best of ' cd . 27 tracks .\nthe best of ivy records and hanover records features the groups of the ivy and hanover record labels - ivies , flourescents , unique teens , vanguards and many others . 27 tracks .\nmercury records - volume 3 a salute to mercury records . this is the third cd of a series . features the medallionaires , gainors , ivories & many others . 26 tracks .\nrichie records - best doo wops of the best doo wops of richie records . featuring the sinceres , versatones , montels , adapters and many more of your favorites . 20 tracks .\nbest of teen records the best of teen records includes the ebb tides , freddie bell & bell boys , revels , jimmy byron , jodi sands and many others . 24 tracks .\ntin pan alley records - best doo wops of the best doo wops of tin pan alley records includes the melloharps , blendairs , clusters , deans and many others . 31 tracks .\ndfcd 71263 - 2 - del - fi beach party ! - various artists [ 4 / 18 / 98 ] this album is mono . mazatlan - bruce johnston / dancing in the sand - wayne hollers / church key - gonzos / bikini - ricky dean / aquavelva - dave myers & surftones / sammy the sidewalk surfer - surfettes / surfin ' queen - larry bright / only donna ' s friend - tom & larry / twist to kcbq - centavos / okie surfer - david gates / surfer ' s delight - bruce johnston / twist & freeze - bob keene orchestra / little bitty limbo - ricky dean / surfboard - ren\u00e9 & ray / bongo beach - preston epps\nangletone records - golden era of doo wops celebrates the groups of angletone records . all original angletone recordings produced by thomas robinson . features the chandeliers , casinos & others . 25 tracks .\nbest of central records the best of central records includes ' did it ' by the laddins , ' the beating of my heart ' by the charmers and manyother favorites . 17 tracks .\ngoldisc records - spotlite on spotlite on goldisc records - featuring 20 great rhyhtm & blues selections . includes tracks by the universals , 5 stars , schoolboys and many more . 20 tracks .\nmetro records - best of metro records - home of dick lee , richard barrett , the chords , augie rios , the crystals and so many more of your favorites . 29 tracks .\nrobin hood records - best of the best of the robin hood records label features tracks by the harptones , nobles , blue dots , metronomes , paragons & many others . 22 tracks .\nsound records - best of the ' best ' of sound records features the revels , billy duke & dukes , carter ray , twin tunes , gloria mann and others ! 28 tracks .\nspry records - best doo wops of the best doo wops of spry records includes the crescendos , willie egan , harmonica fats , carousels , blue flames and many others . 16 tracks .\nthe british invasion is the theme for volume 13 of the campark records series . 27 tracks .\nthe best of drexel records the drexel records label had artists such ass the gems , gaynotes , roy wright , dave turner and many others - all featured on this cd . 29 tracks .\nlute records - best doo wops of the best doo wops of lute records includes the hollywood argyles , arrogants , billy and the kids , starlets , uptones and many others . 26 tracks .\ntampa records - best doo wops of the best doo wops of tampa records includes the flannels , sparklers , jac - o - lacs , saxons , seniors and many others . 33 tracks .\nvik records - best of - volume 2 volume 2 of the best of vic records . features the five discs , el vinos , treniers , four winds and many others . 24 tracks .\nfeaturing the jaguar records recording artists - ivories , volumes , carousels and others ! 28 tracks .\ncarlton records - spotlite series presents : - volume 1 carlton records in the spotlite featuring 14 great rhythm & blues selection . features the royal holidays , alcoves , imperials and others . 14 tracks .\nebb records story volume 1 features the artists of the ebb records label - the group era 1957 - 1959 . includes tracks by the ebbtones , twilighters , roulettes & many others . 30 tracks .\nrare doo - wops of infinity records infinity records features rare doo wops ! includes tracks by the younghearts , debs , billy storm , ring - a - dings and many others . 22 tracks .\nscepter records - best doo wops of scepter records shows off it ' s best doo wops ! features the shirelles , johnny maestro & crests , roulettes , titones and many others . 28 tracks .\nthe four imperials were responsible for several records , including a christmas favorite\nsanta ' s got a coupe de ville .\nin this instance ,\nlazy bonnie\nwas issued on the detroit based lorelei records , before being leased to dot records . the dot issue credits the hank luke quintet .\nclass records - golden era of doo wop salute to the doo wop groups of the class records label . . . includes the satellites , pharoahs , classics , intervals and many others . 25 tracks .\nthe lamp records story includes tracks by the cookies , tantones , lovers and others . 26 tracks .\nhere are 22 various artist female tracks singing the blues from the king records label . 22 tracks .\nthe third singles label ( far left ) was light blue with black print , with a del - fi logo at the top . around the edge of the label was a sawtooth design . this label was used from september , 1959 , until about the end of 1961 , although later singles occasionally had this label as label blanks were used up . several ritchie valens singles ( e . g . , 4128 , 4133 ) were issued on a variation of this label with a gold label instead of light blue ( near left ) these had\nlimited / valens memorial series\nunder the logo , although the numbering was in the usual singles catalog series . promotional labels for both of these variations were white with black print .\nafter this first audition , keane signed valens to del - fi , and a contract was prepared and signed on may 27 , 1958 . it was at this point that he took the name ritchie valens , because , as keane said ,\nthere were a bunch of ' richies ' around at that time , and i wanted it to be different .\nsimilarly , it was keane who decided to shorten his surname to valens from valenzuela , with the idea that a latino name would make the djs think that it was latino music for a latino audience . keane wanted ritchie ' s music to reach all audiences of every kind and have audiences be inspired by the songs themselves , not influenced by the name of the singer .\njay - gee records - rock & roll party - volume 2 jay - gee records is throwing a rock & roll party . includes tracks by moonlighters , cookies , fascinates and many more ! 25 tracks .\nswingin ' records - best doo wops of part of the golden era of doo wops , swingin records features rochelle & the candles , hollywood saxons , calendars and many others ! 20 tracks . sound clips !\nvita records - golden era of doo wops vita records was a small , independent los angeles record label which spawned the squires , colts & titans during its brief tenure in the mid 50\u2019s . 23 tracks .\nanna records - best of - volume 2 anna records was owned by billy davis and gwem gordy , sister of berry & anna gordy . features david ruffin , joe tex , falcons & others . 21 tracks .\nfeatures the great groups of apollo records - vocaltones , casanovas , inspirations & many others . 20 tracks .\nbaytone records presents your favorites - baby calloway , romancers , fabulous flames and many others ! 27 tracks .\n24 carat gold from the bee records label from 1957 - 1974 . 2 cd set - 45 tracks .\nspotlite series features colpix records . includes tacks by the marcels , skyliners , and others . 14 tracks .\nhere are 22 more various artist female tracks singing the blues from the king records label . 22 tracks .\nthe best of neil records featuring the monarchs , kingsmen , young lads and many others . 14 tracks .\nthe best of owl records features the cadillacs , danleers , marcels , flamingos and more ! 30 tracks .\nthe best doo wops of sarg records features the downbeats , moods , and many others . 24 tracks .\nanna records - best of - volume 1 anna records was owned by billy davis and gwem gordy , sister of berry & anna gordy . features the voice masters , rueben ford , falcons & others . 22 tracks .\ngone records - rock & roll party this rock & roll party from gone records has got it all . . . rockabilly , doo wop , ballads , r & b ; , teen and more ! 34 tracks .\ndfcd 71264 - 2 - del - fi pool party ! - various artists [ 10 / 6 / 98 ] this album is mono . watusi bongos - preston epps / high dive - bill lewis / wild twist - rollercoasters / soupy shuffle stomp - bruce johnston / la bamba - bob keene orchestra / the goose , part 1 - don markham & the marksmen / here comes ringo - tributes / come on , let ' s go - enchanters / willie & the hand jive - moongooners / moon shot ( a . k . a . soupy shuffle stomp , part 2 ) - bruce johnston / phone call - mystery artist / mack the knife - bob keene orchestra / jimmy ' s party - jack herbst / hard way four - little joe washington / swim beat - bill lewis\nbig top records best of the rest - volume 2 volume 2 from big top records featuring the best of the rest . includes tracks by andrea carroll , sarah cooke , don & juan and many others . 29 tracks .\ncanadian american records - the story the canadian american records story - with extensive liner notes and photos from the histroy of this label - 1959 - 1968 . masters from original tapes including 5 previously unreleased tracks . 23 tracks .\ncolumbia records - columbia girls - volume 1 columbia records is featuring the girls of the label on this series ! includes patti austin , april young , joanie sommers , damita jo and many more ! 28 tracks . nbsp ;\nherald records - golden era of doo wops part 2 second in a series that salutes the artists of herald records . includes tracks performed by the turbans , desires , nutmegs , vocal - aires and others . 27 tracks .\nmadison records - best doo wops of - volume 2 madison records - volume 2 - showcases it ' s best doo wops . features the gary stites , dante & evergreens , bell notes and many others . 25 tracks .\ntwenty - two rhythm ' n ' blues tracks from the great artists of rca victor records . 22 tracks .\nfeatures the great groups of apollo records - romeos , night riders , dovers & many others . 20 tracks .\napt records story - gangster of love the apt records story , from 1958 to 1962 . 50 original recording by the elegants , terry noland , lonnie donegan and many more ! 2 cd set - 50 tracks . limited quantity .\ncameo parkway records - vocal groups volume 1 - remember me baby vocal groups from cameo parkway records features rick & the masters , billy & the essential , dovells , turbans , lydells and some many more greats ! 24 tracks .\nmadison records - best doo wops of - volume 1 madison records showcases it ' s best doo wops . features the tassels , untouchables , tico & the triumphs , nino & the ebb tides and many others . 25 tracks .\ntitan records - from the doo wop vaults of from the vaults of titan records - the giant of sound - listen to the elements , ollmpics , vistas , elgins and many more . 20 tracks just as you remember them !\ni happen to prefer the flip side , shown , on this record by the admiral tones called rocksville usa .\noriginally issued on the philadelphia based future records , it was given three stars in billboard magazine on their march 30th , 1959 edition . but , by the time billboard reviewed it , the disc had already made the change to felsted and was on it ' s way to regional success . future records was also home to the philharmonics , the del rays , the furness brothers , and even vic fontaine with a group . oh , and the flip on this record ? it ' s\nhey hey pretty baby .\nusually - bassist carol kaye played guitar on \u201cthe birds and the bees\u201d ( jewel akins , jewel records 1965 . )\n20th fox records - doo wops of - volume 2 volume 2 - the doo wops of 20th fox records - featuring the silhouettes , richard barrett , majestics , royal jacks , snappers and many more of your favorites . 25 tracks .\n50s and 60s vocal group gems from the doo wop - rich vaults of king and federal records . 24 tracks .\nprofile records - best of the profile records label features many of your favorites - junior wells , night raiders , lil june & january ' s , jesse & the sequins , foster brothers , noblemen and many more ! 24 tracks .\nfeatures the great groups of apollo records - delroys , vocaltones , chesters , cellos & many others . 20 tracks .\nthe best doo wops from baronet records - features the metallics , jaguars , ron holden and others . 18 tracks .\nthe complete greco records recording , from paterson new jersey . . . . all in one place ! 30 tracks .\nfeatures the groups of the lummtone records label - upfronts , elgins , troopers , colognes and others . 21 tracks .\nthe best of neptune records - featuring wilbert harrison , the spaniels , baby washington and many others ! 30 tracks .\nthe best of owl records features the danleers , five keys , continentals , jesse belvin and more ! 30 tracks .\npremium records has premium artists ! includes tracks by the wheels , escorts , true loves & others . 18 tracks .\nanother twenty - two rhythm ' n ' blues tracks from the great artists of rca victor records . 22 tracks .\nthe tender records story features jesse belvin , shirley gunther , shields , five trojans and many others . 18 tracks .\ncrystal ball records 20th anniversary vol 3 another great volume from crystal ball records celebrating their 20th anniversary . includes tracks by your favorite artists such as tico & the triumphs , cordials , gay tunes and many others ! many previously unreleased tracks !\njay - gee records - rock & roll party - volume 4 jay - gee records is throwing a rock & roll party - volume 4 ! includes tracks by bobby freeman , majors , runabouts , cadillacs and many more ! 25 tracks .\njoyce records - the golden era of doo wops part of a series , this cd features doo wops from the vaults of joyce records . includes original recordings by the gaytunes , twinkles , crests , love notes and others . 25 tracks .\nparrot records - golden era of doo wops part 2 second in a series . parrot records lasted from the summer of 1953 to early 1956 . many of the parrot & blue lake records are relatively rare today . this collection includes most of the vocal group releases on the parrot label . artists include the flamingos , orchids , rockettes and others . 23 tracks .\nchancellor records story - turn me loose from chancellor records , from 1957 to 1962 , the teen idols that swept the nation . features fabian , johnny burnette , frankie avalon , johnny rivers and many more ! 2 cd set - 50 tracks .\nclub 51 records - best of chicago was the home of club 51 records run by jimmie and lillian davis . featured artists are prince cooper , rudy greene , four buddies and a few ' unknown demo ' round out the mix . 23 tracks\nthe rockers of hit records includes the roamers , leroy jones , chords , joe cash and many others ! 31 tracks .\nbig town records includes tracks from the thrillers , four aces , little caesar , frank motley and other ! 31 tracks .\nmore 50s and 60s vocal group gems from the doo wop - rich vaults of king and federal records . 24 tracks .\nthe best of monogram records includes tracks by the shells , jewels , decals , monograms & many others . 22 tracks .\npoplar records - story poplar records , founded in new york on february 7th , 1962 . this cd salutes the artists of this label - belvederes , visuals , havens and many others . includes 6 page booklet and 33 tracks . with sound clips !\nfeatures the great groups of apollo records - 5 royales , jumping jacks , opals , gentlemen & many others . 20 tracks .\nthe girl groups of hit records includes the dacrons , scotties , houstons , belles , jewels and many others ! 31 tracks .\nkapp records story - strange feeling the kapp records story , from 1958 to 1962 . 50 original recording by carmen mcrae . jack jones , eartha kitt , vel - tones , videls and many more ! 2 cd set - 50 tracks . limited quantity .\nmohawk records - best of the rest thirty tracks from the mohawk records label . . . with 95 % previously unreleased - and they could be your new favorties . includes lonnie & the carollons , souvenirs , nicky como and many others . 30 tracks ."]}
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", "topic": 38}], "title": "automated imaging association", "paragraphs": ["using automated high - throughput phenotyping using the lemnatec imaging platform to visualize and quantify stress influence in barley .\nreliability of the cardiff test of basic life support and automated external defibrillation version 3 . 1\nperlin mw , lancia g , ng sk . toward fully automated genotyping : genotyping microsatellite markers by deconvolution .\namerican heart association ; american academy of pediatrics ; american college of emergency physicians ; american national red cross ; national association of school nurses ; national association of state ems directors ; national association of ems physicians ; national association of emergency medical technicians ; program for school preparedness and planning national center for disaster preparedness columbia university mailman school of public health .\npress play , walk away \u2013 faster results this video courtesy of notable labs shows the automated drug screening process in action .\nberger b , parent b , tester m . high - throughput shoot imaging to study drought responses .\nzaitlen n . , kraft p . heritability in the genome - wide association era .\nthis brings the concept of lights - out manufacturing to the lab . nguyen says they regularly run automated processes overnight and over the weekend .\ngordon d , finch sj . factors affecting statistical power in the detection of genetic association .\namerican heart association emergency cardiovascular care committee ; council on clinical cardiology ; office of state advocacy .\npart 4 : cpr overview : 2010 american heart association guidelines for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and emergency cardiovascular care .\nmanolio ta , collins fs . the hapmap and genome - wide association studies in diagnosis and therapy .\n\u201cby imaging the patient while the lbr iiwa robot holds a marker , they can register the robot to determine exact spatial positions relative to the patient\u2019s internal structures . subsequently , the robot helps position the treatment guide for the surgeon using the positional and imaging data .\naside from mechanization , digital imaging has emerged as a cornerstone to capturing quantitative phenotypic information under most automated or semi - automated approaches . imaging has allowed many aspects of plant development , function , and health to be monitored , measured and tracked in ways previously unattainable using conventional metrics . large image data sets , however , require novel software solutions in order to process and extract meaningful estimates of phenotypic variation . most image analysis tools for plant phenotyping incorporate predefined processing and analysis procedures into semi - automatic or automatic routines in order to quantify multiple phenotypes from single images or groups of images .\nour mission is to advance the understanding and use of vision and imaging technologies to drive global expansion and growth through education and promotion .\nbruce power selects ats for innovative automated reactor component removal solution ats automation tooling systems inc . , today announced the receipt of new enterprise order bookings from bruce power .\ngoldman a . l . , pezawas l . , mattay v . s . , fischl b . , verchinski b . a . , zoltick b . , weinberger d . r . , meyer - lindenberg a . heritability of brain morphology related to schizophrenia : a large - scale automated magnetic resonance imaging segmentation study .\nzhu c , gore m , buckler es , yu j . status and prospects of association mapping in plants .\nmccarthy m . i . , hirschhorn j . n . genome\u2010wide association studies : past , present and future .\nthe aia achievement award is the vision and imaging industry\u2019s top honor . since 1991 , the aia has recognized individuals for their leadership and outstanding contributions in promoting market acceptance and growth of industrial and / or scientific imaging . recipients span the globe and include men and women who have shaped the industry .\nbernhardt b . c . , hong s . , bernasconi a . , bernasconi n . imaging structural and functional brain networks in temporal lobe epilepsy .\nin recent years , automation , imaging , and software solutions have paved the way for many high - throughput phenotyping studies . semi - automated systems have been successfully applied to investigate various components of plant growth and development , and can be used to help tackle basic research questions when combined with genetic mapping strategies ( famoso et al . 2010 ) . additionally , automated systems have allowed researchers to reduce the labor needed to manage and perform large - scale growth screens in laboratory , greenhouse and field environments ( nagel et al . 2012 ) .\npart 16 : education , implementation , and teams : 2010 american heart association guidelines for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and emergency cardiovascular care .\ntoday , aia is the world ' s largest global vision and imaging trade group serving more than 360 member companies from 32 countries . our members include manufacturers of vision components and systems , system integrators , distributors , oems , end users , consulting firms , academic institutions and research groups directly involved with vision and imaging .\nwren , professor of surgery , was elected president of the pacific coast surgical association for a term beginning in 2021 . the association , which represents california , oregon , hawaii , washington and british columbia , works to advance the science and practice of surgery .\nyu j , holland jb , mcmullen md , buckler es . genetic design and statistical power of nested association mapping in maize .\nif you are a member of the press and are interested in learning more about the awards , the vision and imaging industry or the aia , please contact us .\niwata h , ebana k , uga y , hayashi t , jannink jl . genome - wide association study of grain shape variation among\ninternational league against epilepsy consortium on complex epilepsies genetic determinants of common epilepsies : a meta - analysis of genome - wide association studies .\nas for the gige interface , which is defined as part of the gige vision standard , the usb 3 . 0 interface is also subject to a standard for industrial machine vision : the usb3 vision standard . this standard was officially ratified in january 2013 . it is hosted by the aia ( automated imaging association ) and serves as the official standard for the usb 3 . 0 interface when used in the image processing industry . as one of the founding members of that organization , basler played a significant role in its creation .\n\u00a92018 american heart association , inc . all rights reserved . unauthorized use prohibited . the american heart association is a qualified 501 ( c ) ( 3 ) tax - exempt organization . * red dress\u2122 dhhs , go red\u2122 aha ; national wear red day \u00ae is a registered trademark .\nclark rt , maccurdy rb , jung jk , shaff je , mccouch sr , aneshansley dj , kochian lv . three - dimensional root phenotyping with a novel imaging and software platform .\nrubin was promoted to professor of biomedical data science , of radiology and of medicine , effective march 1 . his work focuses on artificial intelligence in medicine and quantitative imaging . his lab develops methods for machine understanding of images and texts and for integrating the information produced by these methods with clinical / molecular data to discover imaging phenotypes of disease for decision support and precision care .\ncopyright \u00a9 2013 - 2018 a3 - association for advancing automation . all rights reserved . privacy policy a3 google + | website design and development by aimg\nthis statement was approved by the american heart association science advisory and coordinating committee on september 3 , 2010 . a copy of the statement is available at\nneumann k , kobiljski b , den\u010di\u0107 s , varshney r , b\u00f6rner a . genome - wide association mapping : a case study in bread wheat (\nleu c . , coppola a . , sisodiya s . m . progress from genome - wide association studies and copy number variants studies in epilepsy .\nliu y , subhash c , yan j , song c , zhao j , li j . maize leaf temperature responses to drought : thermal imaging and quantitative trait loci ( qtl ) mapping .\nguo z , tucker dm , lu j , kishore v , gay g . evaluation of genome - wide selection efficiency in maize nested association mapping populations .\nthe association for advancing automation is the global advocate for the benefits of automating . a3 promotes automation technologies and ideas that transform the way business is done . a3 is the umbrella group for robotic industries association ( ria ) , aia \u2013 advancing vision + imaging , and motion control & motor association ( mcma ) . ria , aia , and mcma combined represent some 1 , 000 automation manufacturers , component suppliers , system integrators , end users , research groups and consulting firms from throughout the world that drive automation forward . for more information , visit these websites : a3 \u2013 urltoken . ria \u2013 urltoken . aia \u2013 urltoken . mcma \u2013 urltoken . automate 2017 \u2013 urltoken .\nthe laboratory products association ( lpa ) was founded in 1918 as the scientific apparatus makers association ( sama ) . lpa member companies are manufacturers , distributors , and suppliers of lab products and services such as glass and plasticware , chemicals , equipment and supplies used in scientific research and applied science and life science worldwide .\nthe american heart association requests that this document be cited as follows : cave dm , aufderheide tp , beeson j , ellison a , gregory a , hazinski mf , hiratzka lf , lurie kg , morrison lj , mosesso vn jr , nadkarni v , potts j , samson ra , sayre mr , schexnayder sm ; on behalf of the american heart association emergency cardiovascular care committee , council on cardiopulmonary , critical care , perioperative and resuscitation , council on cardiovascular diseases in the young , council on cardiovascular nursing , council on clinical cardiology , and advocacy coordinating committee . importance and implementation of training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillation in schools : a science advisory from the american heart association . circulation . 2011 ; 123 : 691\u2013706 .\ngranier c , aguirrezabal l , chenu k , cookson sj , dauzat m , hamard p , thioux jj , rolland g , bouchier - combaud s , lebaudy a . phenopsis , an automated platform for reproducible phenotyping of plant responses to soil water deficit in\nshen l . , thompson p . , potkin s . , bertram l . , farrer l . , foroud t . genetic analysis of quantitative phenotypes in ad and mci : imaging , cognition and biomarkers .\nkloth kj , thoen mpm , bouwmeester hj , jongsma ma , dicke m ( 2012 ) association mapping of plant resistance to insects . trends plant sci 17 : 311\u2013319\nprice al , patterson nj , plenge rm , weinblatt me , shadick na , reich d . principal components analysis corrects for stratification in genome - wide association studies .\nfounded in 1984 , the aia was organized specifically to advance the global understanding and implementation of vision and imaging technologies to help our members grow . we are committed to providing support and leadership on common industry issues .\nzia s , romano g , spreer w , sanchez c , cairns j , araus j , m\u00fcller j . infrared thermal imaging as a rapid tool for identifying water - stress tolerant maize genotypes of different phenology .\nkobayashi e . , li l . m . , lopes - cendes i . , cendes f . magnetic resonance imaging evidence of hippocampal sclerosis in asymptomatic first - degree relatives of patients with familial mesial temporal lobe epilepsy .\ndna sequencing is getting a boost from flexible automation . fully automated genetic testing labs have robots on the frontlines working 24 hours a day testing our dna for cancer risk factors . once again , st\u00e4ubli robots are on point . tour the robot - run labs of counsyl .\nthe inspect . assembly solution is a fully - integrated inspection station that utilizes a radiant vision systems imaging photometer , bright field lighting , and programmable software to detect subtle defects on complex assemblies and low - contrast parts and surfaces .\nann arbor , mi \u2013 the association for advancing automation ( a3 ) today announced its annual a3 business forum , taking place january 18 - 20 , 2017 at disney\u2019s yacht & beach club resort in lake buena vista , florida . with more than 525 global automation executives scheduled to attend , the a3 business forum is the world\u2019s leading networking event for robotics , vision , imaging , motion control and motors professionals .\nmitchell se , casa am , tuinstra mr , brown pj , pressoir g , rooney wl , franks cd , kresovich s . community resources and strategies for association mapping in sorghum .\narya was appointed associate professor of surgery , effective jan . 1 . in addition , she was awarded the 2017 s . timothy string president\u2019s award by the southern association for vascular surgery . the honor , which recognizes the best paper on vascular surgery presented at the association\u2019s annual meeting , was given for the paper \u201chigh hemoglobin a1c associated with increased adverse limb events in peripheral arterial disease patients undergoing revascularization , \u201d of which she was lead author . in addition , she was named a co - chair of the leadership committee of the association of academic surgery .\ndodig d , zoric m , kobiljski b , savic j , kandic v , quarrie s , barnes j . genetic and association mapping study of wheat agronomic traits under contrasting water regimes .\npeper j . s . , brouwer r . m . , boomsma d . i . , kahn r . s . , hulshoff pol h . e . genetic influences on human brain structure : a review of brain imaging studies in twins .\ndahl was promoted to associate professor of radiology , effective may 1 . his research focuses on devising and implementing ultrasonic methods that are capable of generating high - quality images in difficult - to - image patients , and on developing new ultrasonic imaging devices .\nkothary was promoted to professor of radiology , effective dec . 1 . her clinical practice focuses on percutaneous and transarterial therapies for primary and metastatic liver cancer . her research interests include radiogenomics and the use of advanced imaging for diagnosing and treating hepatocellular carcinoma .\npasam rk , sharma r , malosetti m , van eeuwijk fa , haseneyer g , kilian b , graner a . genome - wide association studies for agronomical traits in a world wide spring barley collection .\ncorey ryan , manager of medical robotics for kuka robotics corporation in shelby township , michigan , explains how this proof of concept uses the kuka lbr iiwa robot in conjunction with the artis zeego ( this c - arm imaging system also uses a kuka robot ) .\nthe purpose of this review is to outline considerations related to the future of phenotyping as the basis for association mapping and gene discovery as well as for developing predictive genomic selection ( gs ) models for crop improvement .\nbpg currently publishes 43 clinical medical journals , covering a wide range of topics including internal medicine , pediatrics , neurology , psychiatry , dermatology , medical imaging , clinical laboratory diagnostics , surgery , obstetrics and gynecology , ophthalmology , otorhinolaryngology , oncology , sports medicine , anesthesiology , and emergency medicine .\n) . interestingly , this altered surface area pattern was observed ipsilateral to the side of hs of the affected siblings , suggesting the possibility of a common driving process . wm tract integrity was also investigated in patients with mri - negative mtle and their siblings using diffusion - tensor imaging ( dti ;\n) ] . they are also among a number of projects preparing for an increasing amount of association data emerging from the marriage of powerful genomic information with next - generation phenotyping . one effort is ncbi\u2019s dbgap ( mailman et al .\nmanchia m . , cullis j . , turecki g . , rouleau g . a . , uher r . , alda m . the impact of phenotypic and genetic heterogeneity on results of genome wide association studies of complex diseases .\nrecently , it has been argued that automated , high - throughput , field - based organismal phenotyping techniques involving remote sensing ( such as near - infrared spectroscopy mounted on agricultural harvesters to measure spectral canopy reflectance with the aid of global positioning system ( gps ) - guided tractors ) will enhance the precision and accuracy of phenotyping without extracting plants from the production environment ( cabrera - bosquet et al . 2012 ; houle et al . 2010 ; montes et al . 2007 ; tuberosa 2012 ; white et al . 2012 ) . while these efforts can certainly facilitate selection for enhanced performance in a target zone of adaptation , one of the biggest challenges associated with these automated , field - based technologies is the variable nature of most natural environments .\nkeith reuben is honored for his industry leadership and outstanding contributions to the vision and imaging industry for 30 years . keith became president of dalsa asia - pacific in 2006 , and is responsible for expanding the company\u2019s presence and participation in the fast growing markets for imaging products in the region . in 2014 he added the role of executive vice president of digital imaging with a mandate to lead all standard product marketing and sales and to develop the go - to - market strategy for all standard products . keith joined dalsa in 2005 as president of dalsa - coreco . prior to joining dalsa , he was president and chief executive officer of coreco , a company he joined in 1987 . keith took on increasingly senior roles in the r & d function before becoming president of the company in 1991 . in that role , he turned the company around and ran it profitably since 1993 , taking the company public in 1996 .\njaramillo , a second - year resident in general surgery , received the 2018 pacific coast surgical association resident global surgery scholarship . the $ 1 , 500 scholarship will help pay for travel and accommodation expenses for his international surgery rotation in zimbabwe .\ndesai , professor of medicine and of biomedical data science , has received the outstanding mentorship award from the american statistical association\u2019s section on statistical consulting . the honor recognizes leadership in the mentoring and career development of students , statisticians and statistical investigators .\nlorenz s . , taylor k . p . , gehrmann a . , becker t . , muhle h . , gresch m . , tauer u . , sander t . , steohani u . association of brd2 polymorphisms with photoparoxysmal response .\nthe field of imaging genomics has expanded significantly over the last decade . its application in epilepsy holds much promise . characterizing epilepsy - relevant neuroimaging endophenotypes represents the first step towards expediting this research field . unraveling the genetic determinants of relevant neuroimaging traits will undoubtedly provide valuable insight into the underlying mechanisms of the common epilepsy syndromes .\nfounded in 1984 , aia was organized specifically to promote the use of image capture and analysis technology . originally aia represented companies who focused on factory automation applications of machine vision . today the technology has expanded to applications such as medical imaging , biometrics , security , life sciences , entertainment , and intelligent transportation , among others .\nkoolschijn p . c . m . p . , van haren n . e . m . , lensvelt - mulders g . j . l . m . , hulshoff pol h . e . , kahn r . s . brain volume abnormalities in major depressive disorder : a meta - analysis of magnetic resonance imaging studies .\nsince that time , there has been an increased interest in legislation that would mandate that school curricula include training in cpr or cpr and automated external defibrillation . laws or curriculum content standards in 36 states ( as of the 2009\u20132010 school year ) now encourage the inclusion of cpr training programs in school curricula . the language in those laws and standards varies greatly , ranging from a suggestion that students \u201crecognize\u201d the steps of cpr to a requirement for certification in cpr . not surprisingly , then , implementation is not uniform among states , even those whose laws or standards encourage cpr training in schools in the strongest language . this statement recommends that training in cpr and familiarization with automated external defibrillators ( aeds ) should be required elements of secondary school curricula and provides the rationale for implementation of cpr training , as well as guidance in overcoming barriers to implementation .\ntierney was appointed associate professor of pediatrics , effective dec . 1 . she directs the pediatric vascular research laboratory and is the director of research for the non - invasive imaging laboratory at lucile packard children\u2019s hospital stanford . her research focuses on noninvasive assessment of vascular health in children and the use of telehealth to deliver interventions to improve cardiovascular health .\nkornberg , professor of structural biology and the mrs . george a . winzer professor in medicine , was elected a fellow of the american association for cancer research academy class of 2018 . the academy honors scientists whose contributions have propelled significant innovation and progress in cancer research .\nepicure consortium , eminet consortium , steffens m . , leu c . , ak r . , zara f . , striano p . genome - wide association analysis of genetic generalized epilepsies implicates susceptibility loci 1q43 , 2p16 . 1 , 2q22 . 3 and 17q21 . 32 .\nwe ' ve seen the growth of our industry and trade association go from a small group of companies in the early 1980 ' s to a multi - billion dollar global marketplace driven by hundreds of successful companies ,\nsaid dana whalls , managing director of aia . worldwide , machine vision industry sales were $ 5 . 2 billion in 2007 and are expected to reach $ 6 . 8 billion by 2012 . whalls attributes the growth to the fact that more companies in a wider variety of industries are utilizing machine vision and imaging technologies to automate their processes , increase quality , improve productivity , and ultimately reduce costs .\nthe american psychological association ( apa ) is the leading scientific and professional organization representing psychology in the united states . apa\u2019s mission is to advance the creation , communication and application of psychological knowledge to benefit society and improve people ' s lives . with more than 117 , 500 researchers , educators , clinicians , consultants and students as members , apa is the world ' s largest association of psychologists . the apa broadly disseminates knowledge through journals , books , abstract services , databases such as psycinfo , and the psycnet platform . in addition , the publication manual of the american psychological association \u00ae is the style manual of choice for writers , editors , students , and educators in the social and behavioral sciences . apa\u2019s high - quality publications and databases offer access to relevant scientific information on psychological theory , empirical research , and clinical practice .\nforrester , administrative chief resident in general surgery , has received the best mini - podium award from the pacific coast surgical association for his presentation \u201cgene - directed surgery for hereditary diffuse gastric cancer : effect on survival , \u201d which was delivered at the organization\u2019s annual meeting in february .\nvollmar c . , o ' muircheartaigh j . , barker g . j . , symms m . r . , thompson p . , kumari v . , duncan j . s . , janz d . , richardson m . p . , koepp m . j . motor system hyperconnectivity in juvenile myoclonic epilepsy : a cognitive functional magnetic resonance imaging study .\nzhao k , tung c , eizenga gc , wright mh , ali ml , price ah , norton gj , islam mr , reynolds a , mezey j , mcclung am , bustamante cd , mccouch sr . genome - wide association mapping reveals a rich genetic architecture of complex traits in\nkey aia activities include standards development for the industry ; market research and analysis ( including a quarterly vision market report for members ) ; trade show sponsorship - the vision show and automate ; educational workshops , conferences and networking opportunities throughout the world ; online and in - person certification training ; and vision online , the world ' s leading resource for vision and imaging information .\ncamera link hs is designed to specifically meet the needs of vision and imaging applications . its low latency , low jitter , real - time signals between a camera and a frame grabber carry image data and configuration data . the interface takes the key strengths of camera link and adds new features and functions to meet customer ' s demands today and tomorrow . the standard provides :\nthe machine vision industry has always been a strong and loyal supporter of its trade association , and aia ' s growth is a result of this outstanding support . it is gratifying to achieve this new membership level ; as more companies get involved with the association , the more effective aia can be in reaching out to new industries and new global markets and helping our member companies succeed ,\nsaid michael cyros , aia president and president of allied vision technologies , inc .\nas emerging markets heat up we expect increased membership and a rapid jump to the next level ,\nadded cyros .\nyuan , a postdoctoral scholar in plastic and reconstructive surgery , has received the joseph lister award for new investigators , which includes $ 8 , 000 from the american association for dental research . yuan won first place for her presentation , \u201csocket healing and immediate implant osseointegration via wnt - responsive pdl cells . \u201d\nmorris gp , ramu p , deshpande sp , hash ct , shah t , upadhyaya hd , riera - lizarazu o , brown pj , acharya cb , mitchell se , harriman j , glaubitz jc , buckler es , kresovich s . population genomic and genome - wide association studies of agroclimatic traits in sorghum .\npermissions : multiple copies , modification , alteration , enhancement , and / or distribution of this document are not permitted without the express permission of the american heart association . instructions for obtaining permission are located at urltoken identifier = 4431 . a link to the \u201cpermission request form\u201d appears on the right side of the page .\nthe british small animal veterinary association ( bsava ) exists to promote excellence in small animal practice through education and science . the bsava publishes a highly regarded series of manuals designed for the busy practitioner , featuring practical and highly illustrated information in a user - friendly format , together with a veterinary formulary and other publications .\nharrington , the arthur l . bloomfield professor of medicine and chair of the department of medicine , was elected president - elect of the american heart association . he will be president in 2019 - 20 . he is an interventional cardiologist whose interests include fostering scientific collaborations to conduct clinical research and the evaluation of antithrombotic therapies .\n) . imaging genomics in future may offer a new and powerful method to improve our understanding of epilepsy and its elusive genetic underpinnings . so far , several qmri - based studies have attempted to validate an epilepsy - related neuroimaging endophenotype by exploring potential co - segregation of neuroanatomical and functional alterations in people with epilepsy and their asymptomatic first - degree relatives . the next section offers a comprehensive review of these investigations .\nstm is the leading global trade association for academic and professional publishers . it has over 120 members in 21 countries who each year collectively publish nearly 66 % of all journal articles and tens of thousands of monographs and reference works . stm members include learned societies , university presses , private companies , new starts and established players .\n) . this image processing software allows users to create and share custom - developed plugins that expand the functionality of the software and make it applicable to wide range of research disciplines . modular concepts have proven quite successful for the high - throughput phenotyping of notoriously difficult phenotypes such as root system traits . a notable example is giaroots , a software program that allows users to incorporate their own processing and algorithms into the automated analysis routines as a way of overcoming the limitations imposed by more integrated approaches ( galkovskyi et al .\nchen c , declerck g , casstevens t , youens - clark k , zhang j , ware d , jaiswal p , mccouch s , buckler e ( 2010 ) the gramene genetic diversity module : a resource for genotype - phenotype association analysis in grass species . nature precedings doi : 10101 / npre . 2010 . 4645 . 1\nit is fitting that a company from india is our 300th member ,\nsaid jeffrey a . burnstein , aia ' s executive vice president who has been with the association since its founding in 1984 .\none of the keys to our successful growth is the decision by our board of directors more than a decade ago to become a truly global trade association by accepting members from around the world and promoting the industry in every corner of the globe . in fact , dana whalls and i will lead aia ' s first mission to india in september 2008 as we attempt to find new opportunities for our members in this rapidly developing nation ,\nhe added .\nvon spiczak s . , muhle h . , helbig i . , de kovel c . g . , hampe j . , gaus v . , koeleman b . p . , lindhout d . , schreiber s . , sander t . , stephani u . association study of trpc4 as a candidate gene for generalized epilepsy with photosensitivity .\nthe association of medical illustrators furthers the use of visual media to advance life sciences , medicine , and healthcare through a worldwide network of specialized interdisciplinary professionals . the association of medical illustrators is recognized as the premier global resource for promoting the power of visual media to advance scientific understanding , communication , education , and research . we are key partners in the process of scientific discovery , knowledge transfer , and innovation . the ami is comprised of over 800 members across 4 continents . historically , our roots are in medical textbook and journal publishing . now , as technology and digital media transform both science and communication , ami members are on the leading edge of this dynamic multidisciplinary frontier .\nden braber a . , bohlken m . , brouwer r . , van \u2018t ent d . , kanai r . , kahn r . s . , de geus e . j . , hulshoff pol h . e . , boomsma d . i . heritability of subcortical brain measures : a perspective for future genome - wide association studies .\nfounded in 1916 , the optical society ( osa ) is the leading professional association in optics and photonics , home to accomplished science , engineering , and business leaders from all over the world . through world - renowned publications , meetings , and membership programs , osa provides quality information and inspiring interactions that power achievements in the science of light .\nharrington , professor and chair of medicine and the arthur l . bloomfield professor , was awarded the clinical research prize for 2017 from the american heart association . he was recognized for outstanding achievement in clinical cardiovascular science . he designs and leads clinical trials to improve care for patients with coronary heart disease , with a particular focus on reducing complications from blood clots .\nthe alliance of crop , soil , and environmental science societies ( acsess ) is an association of prominent international scientific societies . acsess was created by and is composed of the american society of agronomy ( asa ) , the crop science society of america ( cssa ) , and the soil science society of america ( sssa ) . for more information , visit : urltoken\nthe american heart association makes every effort to avoid any actual or potential conflicts of interest that may arise as a result of an outside relationship or a personal , professional , or business interest of a member of the writing panel . specifically , all members of the writing group are required to complete and submit a disclosure questionnaire showing all such relationships that might be perceived as real or potential conflicts of interest .\nchen y . , lu j . , pan h . , zhang y . , wu h . , xu k . , liu x . , jiang y . , bao x . , yao z . , ding k . , lo w . h . , qiang b . , chan p . , shen y . , wu x . association between genetic variation of cacna1h and childhood absence epilepsy .\nstevenson , the harold k . faber professor of pediatrics and senior associate dean for maternal and child health , has been elected a fellow of the american association for the advancement of science . he was selected for distinguished contributions in neonatology and pediatrics , particularly for his work on neonatal jaundice , bilirubin production and heme oxygen biology . his clinical and research focus is on neonatal jaundice and the prevention of preterm birth .\nin fifty - three years of publishing , phi has brought out more than 5000 titles under the imprint eastern economy editions in virtually all disciplines - engineering , sciences , management , computer science , business / economics , it , humanities or social sciences . phi learning also has publishing partnerships with the world - acclaimed university presses like mit , microsoft press , american management association , m . e . sharpe , and a host of other international publishers .\npotkin s . g . , guffanti g . , lakatos a . , turner j . a . , kruggel f . , fallon j . h . , saykin a . j . , orro a . , lupoli s . , salvi e . , weiner m . , macciardi f . alzheimer ' s disease neuroimaging initiative . hippocampal atrophy as a quantitative trait in a genome - wide association study identifying novel susceptibility genes for alzheimer ' s disease .\nin 2003 , the international liaison committee on resuscitation published a consensus document on education in resuscitation that strongly recommended that \u201c\u2026instruction in cpr [ cardiopulmonary resuscitation ] be incorporated as a standard part of the school curriculum . \u201d 1 the next year the american heart association ( aha ) recommended that schools \u201c\u2026establish a goal to train every teacher in cpr and first aid and train all students in cpr\u201d as part of their preparation for a response to medical emergencies on campus . 2\natypon develops software essential to the business of online publishing . literatum , its online publishing platform , possesses a unique combination of easy - to - use tools and automated technologies that put publishers in direct control of the management , marketing , and sale of their online publications . literatum websites attract and engage users through targeted content and a personalized user experience that extends site visits and converts visitors into subscribers , thereby expanding readership , increasing revenues , and elevating a digital brand\u2019s industry impact . atypon is home to more journals , content , and websites than any other technology company . its customers include elsevier , the american chemical society and sage . founded in 1996 , atypon is headquartered in silicon valley , with offices in new york city and europe .\nthe jama network brings jama together with eleven specialty journals to offer enhanced access to the research , reviews , and perspectives shaping the future of medicine . the american medical association is the premier national organization dedicated to empowering the nation\u2019s physicians to continually provide safer , higher quality , and more efficient care for patients and communities . for more than 165 years , the ama has been unwavering in its commitment to using its unique position and knowledge to shape a healthier future for america\nsince 1994 , scrub hill press has been dedicated to publishing affordable , well - referenced medical handbooks . since it was founded by dr . john david gordon ( who remains as the sole employee of scrub hill press ) scrub hill press has produced handbooks in obstetrics and gynecology , reproductive endocrinology and cardiology . scrub hill press is proud to be a member of the international association of stm publishers and appreciates the efforts of stm in addressing matters of importance to all publishers regardless of their size .\n) . ultimately , the choice of phenotyping approach will depend on the intention of the researcher , the size of the population in question [ e . g . less than ten individuals for precise physiological experiments , to a moderate number of lines ( 200\u2013400 ) for mapping studies or gs training populations , or a large number of lines ( 400\u20131 , 000 + ) for association studies ] , the heritability of the phenotype , the tractability of the phenotype to controlled environment testing , and resource availability .\nhuang x , wei x , sang t , zhao q , feng q , zhao y , li c , zhu c , lu t , zhang z , li m , fan d , guo y , wang a , wang l , deng l , li w , lu y , weng q , liu k , huang t , zhou t , jing y , li w , lin z , buckler es , qian q , zhang q , li j , han b . genome - wide association studies of 14 agronomic traits in rice landraces .\nthe maximum effect sizes for the top individual common genetic variants ( both for discovery and replication samples ) from genome - wide association studies of brain structure ( for example , hippocampal volume ) , schizophrenia ( using traditional case : control design ) , and other anthropomorphic traits including height and educational attainment are shown ( franke et al . , 2016 ) . for quantitative traits , effect sizes were measured in percent variance explained . for disease categories , effect sizes were measured in percent variance explained on the liability scale . [ image is reproduced with permission from nature publishing group ( nature neuroscience , 2016 ) ] .\nwe have discussed the role of phenotyping in gene discovery and crop improvement through both gwas and gs , and we have attempted to understand the complexities incumbent on the association of genotype with phenotype under variable environmental conditions . we considered strategies that permit the collection of phenotypic data in quantitative ways as well as the development of modular technologies to accommodate the changing needs and opportunities of phenotyping in the future . we have pondered on the best practices for storing , cataloging , managing , and disseminating this information within a community , and suggested how this data might be combined with cutting edge statistical analysis to leverage increased computing capacity ( fig .\nthe american association for the advancement of science ( aaas ) is the world\u2019s largest general scientific society and publisher of the journal science as well as science translational medicine , science signaling , a digital , open - access journal , science advances , and beginning in 2016 , two new journals\u2014 science robotics and science immunology . aaas was founded in 1848 and includes some 250 affiliated societies and academies of science , serving 10 million individuals . the non - profit aaas is open to all and fulfills its mission to \u201cadvance science and serve society\u201d through initiatives in science policy , international programs , science education , public engagement , and more .\natwell s , huang ys , vilhj\u00e1lmsson bj , willems g , horton m , li y , meng d , platt a , tarone am , hu tt , jiang r , muliyati nw , zhang x , amer ma , baxter i , brachi b , chory j , dean c , debieu m , de meaux j , ecker jr , faure n , kniskern jm , jones jdg , michael t , nemri a , roux f , salt de , tang c , todesco m , traw mb , weigel d , marjoram p , borevitz jo , bergelson j , nordborg m . genome - wide association study of 107 phenotypes in\napproaching many of these questions will require more refined strategies of collecting and managing phenotype data . many of the considerations that need to be addressed before making decisions about defining a phenotyping approach include : how easy is it to evaluate the phenotype ? how quantitative is that measurement ? can the process be automated ? if so , does it make economic sense to do so ? what value would automation bring ? what indirect factors will influence the phenotypic measurement ? can they be quantified ? how much storage capacity do i need to maintain the raw or processed phenotypic data ? how will the data be organized so that it is both query - able and understandable ? what data processing needs must be considered before the phenotype is biologically meaningful ? do i have the skills in - house or appropriate collaborators in place to realize a sophisticated analysis of the data ? answers to these questions will depend entirely on the purpose and intention of collecting phenotypic data to start with , and of course the nature of the phenotype itself .\nestablished in 1969 to help educate nurses working in newly developed intensive care units , the american association of critical - care nurses ( aacn ) is the world ' s largest specialty nursing organization . aacn represents the interests of more than 500 , 000 nurses who care for acutely and critically ill patients . we are dedicated to providing members with the knowledge and resources necessary to provide optimal care to patients and families . in addition to an e - newsletter , aacn publishes three peer - reviewed journals ( american journal of critical care , critical care nurse , and aacn advanced critical care ) , a magazine , and books that set the standard for critical care practice .\njournal of orthopaedic & sports physical therapy\u00ae ( jospt\u00ae ) . scientifically rigorous , clinically relevant content for physical therapists and others in the health care community to advance musculoskeletal and sports - related practice globally . published monthly in print and online . 37 , 000 individual and institutional subscribers , with website sessions approaching 120 , 000 per month . available in pdf and full - text formats ; videos and other supplementary materials accompany selected articles ; seamless delivery to mobile devices including tablets and smartphones . peer reviewed and indexed in pubmed / medline and cinahl . the official journal of the orthopaedic and sports physical therapy sections of the american physical therapy association and a recognized journal of 37 professional organizations in 27 countries .\ntypically , common susceptibility loci captured via case : control association studies exert subtle molecular and cellular alterations with remote effects on gene transcription , protein structure , or protein function ( mccarthy and hirschhorn , 2008 ) . a complex clinical phenotype , such as seizure type or epilepsy syndrome , therefore tends to be indirectly predicted by any associated genotype . although large - scale multisite meta - analyses may boost power to detect subtle biological effects , several creative alternatives may help to sidestep the complicated phenotype integrity of common epilepsy syndromes ( pal and strug , 2014 ) . one widely investigated alternative is the use of intermediate quantitative traits ( qts ) that may be closer to the underlying biology of the disease than the clinical phenotype . these intermediate qts are commonly referred to as endophenotypes .\nieee publishing makes the exchange of technical knowledge possible with integrity , accuracy , the highest quality , and the greatest impact . our readers find the origin of a technology in a conference paper , see it mature in a journal article , get an overview in our magazine articles or books , and find the industry standards necessary for technology implementation . the core purpose of ieee is to foster technological innovation and excellence for the benefit of humanity . as the world ' s leading professional association for the advancement of technology , we provide peer - reviewed and unbiased information that helps enhance the quality of life for all people . ieee is committed to providing the world with convenient , timely , and affordable access to scholarly and professional publications and to wide dissemination of research results .\nforum caps record breaking q1 - q3 2016 based on results from the recent quarterly survey by a3\u2019s daughter organization robotic industries association ( ria ) , the first nine months of 2016 was a record - breaking period for the automation industry . a total of 23 , 985 robots valued at $ 1 . 3 billion were ordered from north american companies in the first nine months of 2016 , an increase of seven percent in units and three percent in dollars over the same period in 2015 . the record sales were driven primarily by a 14 % increase in orders by automotive oems and component suppliers . the food and consumer goods industry ordered 40 % more robots compared to last year . ria estimates north american factories now use 269 , 000 robots , which is third only to china and japan .\ncourse delivery is shown in 2 sample formats : a traditional instructor - led course , with or without certification , and a self - directed video - based course , with or without certification . sample courses , course content , and costs are shown for each format . in model 1 , all costs are paid by the school ; in model 2 , the school pays for all books , supplies , and equipment but uses volunteer instructors ( student peers or others ) ; model 3 assumes that the school pays only for supplies and equipment . all samples fulfill minimum criteria for cpr training in secondary schools recommended in this statement . this information does not represent the full range of acceptable options for course content and delivery available from the aha or other organizations . n / a indicates not applicable . data are adapted from the american heart association 2010 course matrix 84 and heartsaver cpr in schools how - to guide . 95\nwhole - brain , voxel - wise comparisons of brain diffusion tensor imaging ( dti ) measures , including fractional anisotropy ( fa ) and mean diffusivity ( md ) , in a group of patients with mri - negative mesial temporal lobe epilepsy ( mtle ) , their asymptomatic siblings and healthy controls are shown ( whelan et al . , 2015a ) . patients with mtle demonstrated patterns of reduced fa ( illustrated in red ) in voxel clusters encompassing the corpus callosum , ipsilateral anterior thalamic radiation , ipsilateral corticospinal tract ( cst ) , bilateral superior longitudinal fasciculi ( slf ) , and bilateral inferior longitudinal fasciculi ( ilf ) compared to healthy controls . the asymptomatic siblings did not show significant fa compromise when compared to the same controls . compared to controls , mtle patients exhibited patterns of increased md across the slf bilaterally and the cst ipsilaterally ( illustrated in blue ) . similar patterns of increased md along the ipsilateral slf and ipsilateral cst ( illustrated in yellow ) were noted in the asymptomatic siblings . [ image is reproduced with permission from john wiley and sons ( epilepsia , 2015 ) ] . ( for interpretation of the references to color in this figure legend , the reader is referred to the web version of this article . )\nadditionally , more genetically structured resources such as chromosome segment substitution lines ( ali et al . 2010 ; lu et al . 2011 ; wang et al . 2012 ; fukuoka et al . 2010 ; xu et al . 2010 ; zhang et al . 2011 ) , multi - parent advanced generation inter - cross ( magic ) populations ( huang et al . 2011 , 2012 ; rakshit et al . 2012 ) , and nested association mapping ( nam ) populations ( yu et al . 2008 ) will permit the interrogation of natural variation in elite genetic backgrounds that may be intractable otherwise . these genetically structured populations partition the variation in ways that facilitate the identification of exotic alleles that may have a significant impact on a phenotype of interest , but only when introgressed into the elite background . they also expedite the subsequent use of these resources as parents in a breeding program , helping expand the range of genetic variation available in an elite gene pool and opening up new opportunities to utilize natural variation to drive crop improvement .\nthe purchase and maintenance of cpr training manikins and aed simulators are a significant part of training costs and have been identified as a significant barrier to implementing cpr training in high schools . 100 beyond the initial purchase , storage and maintenance ( dismantling , disinfection , and reassembly ) of manikins between courses consumes measurable resources . it is possible to mitigate this cost by having volunteers such as students or parent - teacher association members perform these tasks . since the reder and quan survey was conducted , many new manikin designs are available , some at significantly lower cost than those available in 1999 . schools should consider 4 important factors when choosing manikins : durability , maintenance ( cleaning , disinfection , and cost of replacement parts ) , cost of nonreusable elements if any ( such as face shields or lungs ) , and functional characteristics . manikins used for conventional cpr skills training ( rescue breathing and chest compressions ) should mimic the human airway in requiring the head tilt\u2013chin lift maneuver to allow air to enter the lungs , the capacity of the human lungs , and characteristics of the human thorax in providing surface landmarks to teach correct hand placement and appropriate chest compliance to teach proper chest compressions .\ntogether these companies increase the quality of our everyday lives - from quality control of the things we use , eat or drink , to safety and security in the places we go , to better medical screening and faster drug discovery , to high - tech entertainment and so much more .\nadvances in embedded vision pave profitable path it\u2019s no secret that today\u2019s iphone has several thousand times the processing power of nasa\u2019s apollo command modular computers . . .\nglobal vision standards drive industry\u2019s success machine vision oems and system integrators may not think about the how or why of technical standards on a regular . . .\njai introduces high - speed 4k prism color line scan camera jai has introduced a new 3 - cmos prism color line scan camera in its sweep + series camera family .\nvecid for make and model \u2013 recognizing cars better than the human brain ? the human brain makes visual recognition seem very easy . a human can distinguish between a panda and a polar bear .\nnew at ids : usb 3 . 1 gen 1 board level cameras with liquid lens control new versions of the ueye le usb 3 . 1 gen 1 single board cameras coming in july .\nnorth american machine vision market grows 19 % in first quarter of 2018 , sets new records all - time record for quarterly sales , according to aia .\nradiant webinar presents principles of light and color measurement for product design and quality control radiant vision systems will host a webinar to present the background , principles , and applications of light and color measurement methods .\nnominations are accepted throughout the year . the awards presentation is held at the annual a3 business forum .\nhere you\u2019ll find informative articles on market data , trends and outlooks ; information on aia\u2019s annual market study and our mini studies on new market opportunities ; an index of stock market performance of vision companies ; an examination of leading economic indicators ; and general insight into key issues that affect our industry . bookmark it now !"]}
{"id": 56083, "summary": [{"text": "nuesoft technologies , inc. is a health care software as a service ( saas ) company headquartered in marietta , georgia , usa .", "topic": 3}, {"text": "the company develops and sells practice management software for physician practices , university health centers , and medical billing companies .", "topic": 1}, {"text": "the company operates a wholly owned medical billing clearinghouse and also provides hl7 product integration for emr/ehr systems , laboratory information systems , medical imaging systems and document management systems .", "topic": 3}, {"text": "its flagship product , nuemd , is notable for being the first internet-based , platform independent medical practice management software program . ", "topic": 3}], "title": "nuesoft", "paragraphs": ["nuesoft ' s president & ceo , massoud alibakhsh , currently has an approval rating of 75 % . nuesoft ' s primary competitors are\nowler has collected 18 screenshots of nuesoft ' s website since apr 2012 . the latest nuesoft website design screenshot was captured in jun 2018 .\nnuesoft currently has 2 , 516 followers on twitter . as of july 2013 nuesoft had 845 followers . that ' s a 197 percent increase in 4 years\nnuesoft currently has 1 , 663 fans on facebook . as of july 2013 nuesoft had 832 fans . that ' s a 99 percent increase in 5 years\nmedigain is perceived as one of nuesoft ' s biggest rivals . medigain was founded in dallas , texas } in 2002 . like nuesoft , medigain also operates in the internet software industry . compared to nuesoft , medigain generates $ 10m more revenue .\nnuemd provides cloud - based medical practice management , ehr and medical billing solutions . nuesoft is a private company . nuesoft ' s parent company has been advancedmd , inc . since jul 2018 . nuesoft ' s top competitor is curemd , led by bilal hashmat , who is their president & ceo . nuesoft has 2 , 587 followers on owler .\nnuesoft posted a video\ndavid -\ni love this book .\non youtube\nnuesoft posted a video\ndeepti -\ni love him the most .\non youtube\nno n / a - as a cloud - based system , nuesoft maintains the application on its datacenters .\ncuremd is the top competitor of nuesoft . curemd is headquartered in new york , new york , and was founded in 1997 . curemd competes in the health care technology field . curemd generates 200 % the revenue of nuesoft .\nnuesoft posted a video\nmassoud -\nthis is the most precious thing for me .\non youtube\nnuesoft : global dermatology software market 2018 - 2025 nextech , nuemd , modernizing medicine , athenahealth , bizmatics , inc .\ngreenway is seen as one of nuesoft ' s top competitors . greenway is a private company that was founded in tampa , georgia in 1977 . greenway operates in the health care technology industry . greenway has 545 more employees vs . nuesoft .\nadvancedmd , today announced it has acquired marietta , georgia - based nuesoft technologies (\nnuemd\n) , a . . .\nnuesoft has employees and is the last highest among it ' s top 10 competitors . the top 10 competitors average 1 , 315 .\nmembers of nuesoft ' s business development and sales teams share their experiences and history with the practice management , ehr and billing service .\ncopyright \u00a9 2017 nuesoft technologies , inc . 1685 terrell mill rd . marietta , ga 30067 call us today ! 800 . 401 . 7422\nnuesoft ' s revenue is the fourth highest among it ' s top 10 competitors . the top 10 competitors average $ 239 . 5m .\nmay have other listings under different names / spellings . we ' re not affiliated with nuesoft technologies inc , we ' re just tracking patents .\nnuesoft technologies marks 20th year of providing easy - to - use , cloud - based practice management solutions to physicians , medical billers and student health centers .\nthe skills set and determination to step in and make an immediate impact at nuesoft . supporting sales teams and helping them exceed sales goals , . . . .\nnuesoft technologies , inc . is a health care software as a service ( saas ) company headquartered in marietta , georgia , usa . the company develops and sells practice\nnuesoft , the first healthcare it company to offer cloud - based medical practice management software , today announced that the company is currently undergoing a rebranding of all of its product offerings under the nuemd\u00ae name .\nnuesoft claims that physicians who utilize its practice management software see an average of four more patients per week and work 23 fewer minutes each day , due to more efficient scheduling and less time spent billing .\nnuesoft , a rapidly growing technology company based in marietta , ga is seeking qualified candidates for a nuemd electronic health record ( ehr ) product sales specialist . this could be a full - time . . .\nnuesoft technologies was founded as persoft technologies , inc . in 1993 by massoud alibakhash at the georgia institute of technology ' s advanced technology development center ( atdc ) . in 1996 the company changed its name to nuesoft technologies , inc [ 2 ] . the product ' s success can be attributed in part to the fact that it was the first platform independent medical software program ( e . g . , pc or mac , linux or windows , etc ) .\nnuesoft was incubated at the georgia institute of technology\u2019s advanced technology development center . here , our founder massoud alibakhsh pursued research focused on harnessing the power of parallel processing to simplify complex operations and reduce the cost of delivering mission critical business applications .\nnuemd is the leading provider of cloud - based medical practice management software for small practices . powered by nuesoft technologies , inc . , nuemd offers practice management , electronic health record , and medical billing software and services to help physicians maintain the . . .\nnuesoft , a company that specializes in medical management solutions , has a new product that it says opens the physician market and mission critical application to mac os x and linux users ( as well as windows fans ) by offering complete freedom from desktop and platform dependence .\nthe top 10 competitors in nuesoft ' s competitive set are curemd , medigain , greenway , rennova health , aprima , amazing charts , nextech , meditech , epic systems and nextgen healthcare . together they have raised over 88 . 5m between their estimated 18 . 5k employees .\nin 2002 nuesoft produced the first wholly internet - based medical practice management system in the form of nuemd . [ 3 ] today , the product is utilized by over 7 , 000 providers and has specialized systems for almost 100 specialties . nuemd is onc - atcb certified and hipaa - compliant .\nnuesoft has a client advisory board for each of its products . these boards are comprised of customers who are distinguished leaders in their disciplines . each panel meets several times each year to provide ongoing input about important trends and issues impacting practice management or student health management , and to consult on new products and services .\nnuesoft , a rapidly growing technology company based in marietta , ga is seeking qualified candidates for a nuemd electronic health record ( ehr ) product sales specialist . this could be a full - time or part - time position , depending on the perfect candidate\u2019s availability . local candidates are preferred , but we will consider remote applicants that meet the job requirements .\nsharpen your cs or engineering skills by participating in software development at nuesoft . interns obtain real - world exposure to the actual design and development of software . gain meaningful experience in areas that are highly relevant to the current technical trends \u2013 namely cloud - based systems , mobile software development , multi - tier systems etc . no prior healthcare it software experience is required .\nour diverse team of software engineers plays an integral part in the development lifecycle , providing input to the design , development and deployment of nuesoft products . become part of a team committed to providing our clients with the highest quality software that supports business - centric activities . develope highly secure distributed cloud - based software and mobile products . no prior healthcare it / software experience is required .\nthis listing is an abstract for educational and research purposes is only meant as a recent sample of applications filed , not a comprehensive history . urltoken is not affiliated or associated with nuesoft technologies inc in any way and there may be associated servicemarks . this data is also published to the public by the uspto and available for free on their website . note that there may be alternative spellings for\nthe application is nuemd , an asp ( application service provider ) based application developed with sun ' s java platform . the physician practice and clinical management system is deployed via the internet . however , the technology isn ' t limited to physician / medical applications and can improve the performance and security of many other mission critical business applications that are currently delivered over the internet , according to nuesoft ceo massoud alibakhsh .\ndr . famorzadeh came to nuesoft in the late 90s to help build the first cloud based health information management system . having helped to deliver a fully functional internet based practice management system by december of 1999 , he has continued to work on developing an open framework that meets the demands of a fast moving cloud based healthcare sector . prior to joining nuesoft , shahram worked for conexant systems where he was a system engineer on emerging dsl technology and cssip , center for signal , speech and image processing at georgia tech , where he worked on a darpa - sponsored project that lead him to cloud computing . dr . famorzadeh holds several patents in healthcare and telecommunication fields . dr . famorzadeh received a b . s . e . e . degree from the university of tennessee . later , he earned both his m . s . e . e . degree and ph . d . in electrical engineering from georgia institute of technology .\nnuemd is a suite of products created by nuesoft technologies , inc . the practice management software , nuemd pm , is utilized by physician practices , university health centers , and medical billing companies while nuemd ehr , is the [ electronic health record | ehr ] software suite used for functions like chart management , e - prescribing , and e - labs . the system is noted for including health level 7 integration for electronic health record / electronic medical record systems , and other medical documents . [ 1 ]\nolivia lynch joined the nuesoft team in 2009 as a multimedia producer , while finishing her b . a . and b . f . a . degrees in creative writing and graphic design at georgia state university . her steady rise to marketing management instilled a diverse skill set and comprehensive knowledge of the company . in 2013 , lynch spearheaded the rebranding of nuemd and contributed to the company\u2019s measurable growth . appointed associate director of marketing in 2018 , lynch oversees the department\u2019s continued success by bringing a focus to team building .\ncalling from alaska or hawaii ? you can now access the general line toll - free ( 800 . 401 . 7422 )\nwe are passionate about building a real community of team members . we care fiercely about the quality of our work , but we truly believe that the quality of our lives is just as important . we understand that you are a human being , not just a revenue generating tool that happens to eat and breathe occasionally . if you feel the same , come see us ! ( sentient robots may also apply ! )\nour clients literally save lives . there is nothing more important than that , so you understand that just ' good ' customer service isn ' t good enough . most importantly you ' re interested in helping transform our software\nservice\ninto an experience that changes healthcare professionals ' lives for the better . so they can see patients and get paid . period !\nwe understand that helping you achieve your professional goals is important to your happiness . and we like happy workers . we want you to learn from us , and us from you .\nwe like to have fun together , so we plan a variety of outings each year . everything from cookouts to costume parties , 5k runs and charity events .\nwhen you are serious about your work , you should be comfortable when you do it . that ' s why we have a policy of casual dress all day , every day .\nremember when we said we care about your career ? our team members can get reimbursed up to $ 3 , 000 a year for classes that continue their professional growth .\nour team gets comprehensive health , vision and dental insurance . we also know that sometimes vacation is the best medication , so we also offer a generous paid time off program ( up to 6 weeks ! ) .\nwe want to help you prepare for your long range financial goals . that ' s why we offer a variety of investment options and contribution matching .\nwe ' re an in - house marketing department at a medical saas company . we\u2019re a close - knit team looking for someone to grow with us . we love creative people who take pride in their work , and care about the people the work with . it\u2019s a great time to join our team - our seo foundation is strong , and we\u2019re excited to take our program to the next level .\nus : in - house marketing department at a medical saas company . we ' re a close - knit team who is looking for someone to grow with us . we love creative people who take pride in their work , and care about the people they work with .\n: a front - end web designer who is motivated to combine the art of design with the art of programming .\nthe edi operations analyst analyzes and improves existing edi system , strategically plans and provides technical requirements and analysis to various teams and management for improving edi system . additionally , this functional position will foster improved processes and return revenue by analyzing existing and establishing new edi business relationships with payers , clearinghouses , and other network vendors to streamline edi transaction routing and minimize third party dependency .\nthe senior it manager reports to the ceo and cto . responsible for the planning , organizing , and execution of it functions as required . this includes directing it operations to meet the support and maintenance of existing applications and development of new technical solutions .\nnuemd is looking for a sales development assistant to work with our sales team .\nthem , engage them , and set an appointment for them to discuss our medical products and services with a sales rep . your\natlanta - based healthcare software company has an immediate opening for a social media coordinator . we are seeking a highly motivated marketing professional to join our growing department .\nare you a creative superstar that takes an entrepreneurial approach to work ? if so , there may be a place for you on the nuemd marketing team ! we\u2019re looking for someone that\u2019s intelligent and energetic to assist with our reputation management efforts , help write copy and basically let the whole world know about nuemd .\nnuemd is seeking a full - time client services representative with excellent communication skills , as candidate will have heavy use of our client services phone line , as well as email . also , the client services representative will work closely with the accounting department which entails utmost accuracy , detail - oriented and great follow up work , under the supervision of the client services director\ncustomer satisfaction is the prime responsibility of a software support manager and also ensuring that the created product strategy , specifications are carried out successfully . the software support manager has to work closely with other departments . responsible for the daily direction and operation of the general support dept .\nnuemd is seeking a full - time software support representative with good communication skills , knowledge of computer technology , and familiarity with the healthcare industry to assist clients with functional questions and technical issues .\nnuemd has full - time openings for entry level , high profile , tech - savvy , software designers . work normal hours in an energetic , multi - cultural , creative , casual environment . there are many reasons to join our company . apply now if you meet these qualifications !\ngot what it takes to motivate and get things done ? nuemd has full - time openings for an entry level , ambitious , tech - savvy , project coordinator . work normal hours in an energetic , multi - cultural , creative , casual environment . apply now !\nnuemd is seeking experienced , motivated and enthusiastic associates to join our team . if you like working in a professional environment where you are always learning and your ideas can be heard , nuemd is the place for you .\nnuemd ' s inside sales role is unique in that 100 % of your leads are supplied by our award - winning marketing department . that means you do not have to spend your time prospecting and cold calling \u2013 you can spend it selling !\nas a senior android developer , use your extensive java experience to guide the development of next gen mobile tech with nuemd . participate in team - driven development for mobile android platforms by conducting a full range of software engineering tasks including coding , testing , and documentation for an n - tier object - oriented medical practice management application .\nparticipate in team - driven systems software development , conduct full range of software engineering tasks including architectural analysis , database design , coding , testing , and documentation for an n - tier object - oriented medical practice management applications programs .\nability to lead a small to mid size software development team , conduct full range of software engineering tasks including architectural analysis , database design , coding , testing , and documentation for an n - tier object - oriented medical practice management applications programs .\nover the years nuemd has cultivated strategic relationships to provide our users with the best offering possible . this includes integrations to ehr and lab companies , and alliances with technology companies that use innovation to enhance our clients ' lives .\nwe are also active in a number of professional associations and medical societies , and have an expanding reseller network .\nnuemd has a comprehensive interface program , which lets practices seamlessly marry our medical billing expertise with the expertise of other industry leading vendors . all interfaces are completed using standard hl7 protocols and are subject to the nuemd industry - leading interface process .\npractice fusion\u2019s mission is to connect doctors , patients and data to drive better health and save lives . founded in 2005 , practice fusion pioneered an innovative free , web - based model for electronic medical record technology . as the nation\u2019s largest and fastest - growing healthcare platform , practice fusion is a driving force in transforming us healthcare .\nfounded in 2001 , ambir technology , inc . has proved to be the industry leader in digital capture products . they provide hardware and software solutions for id card and document management in business processes . their products provide quick digital scan and capture of text and images from documents , ids , photos and all other printed materials . ambir solutions are specifically designed to maximize workflow , increase productivity and improve data security to save time and reduce costs .\nambir technology , inc . strives to consistently bring the highest quality and most innovative products to the market . deeply committed to their customers , they are continually forming partnerships with solution providers , developers and end users . ambir successfully creates and delivers products that have the capability to meet even the most unique id card and document management needs .\nemdeon is a leading provider of revenue and payment cycle management and clinical information exchange solutions , connecting payers , providers and patients in the u . s . healthcare system . emdeon ' s offerings integrate and automate key business and administrative functions of its payer and provider customers throughout the patient encounter . through the use of emdeon ' s comprehensive suite of solutions , which are designed to easily integrate with existing technology infrastructures , customers are able to improve efficiency , reduce costs , increase cash flow and more efficiently manage the complex revenue and payment cycle and clinical information exchange processes .\nmicrosoft\u2019s application development competency gives companies the opportunity to differentiate their business as a trusted expert in application development . by attaining the application development competency , companies will align with microsoft\u2019s integrated value proposition , marketing investments , and sales motions . the application development competency can differentiate your organization with a customized application development competency logo to market your expertise , and gain access to a whole set of benefits designed to help you win customers , grow your business and improve your margin .\noracle is shifting the complexity from it , moving it out of the enterprise by engineering hardware and software to work together\u2014in the cloud and in the data center . by eliminating complexity and simplifying it , oracle enables its customers\u2014400 , 000 of them in more than 145 countries around the world\u2014to accelerate innovation and create added value for their customers .\nby engineering out the complexity that stifles business innovation , oracle is engineering in speed , reliability , security , and manageability . the result is best - in - class products throughout an integrated stack of hardware and software , with every layer designed and engineered to work together according to open industry standards . oracle ' s complete , open , and integrated solutions offer extreme performance at the lowest cost\u2014all from a single vendor . integrated , industry - specific solutions are engineered to address complex business processes across a wide range of industries .\nsince 1920 , the american college health association ( acha ) has linked college health professionals throughout the nation ( and more recently around the globe ) , forming a powerful , collaborative networking base . this unique synthesis of vision and knowledge , of practice and policy , can guide and support you and your health service , your health programs , and your professional development .\nacha\u2019s mission is to provide advocacy , education , communications , products , and services , as well as promote research and culturally competent practices to enhance its members ' ability to advance the health of all students and the campus community .\ndrummond group inc . is a global software test and certification lab that serves a wide range of vertical industries . in healthcare , drummond group tests and certifies controlled substance ordering systems ( csos ) , electronic prescription of controlled substances ( epcs ) software and processes , and electronic health records ( ehrs ) \u2013 designating the trusted test lab as the only third - party certifier of all three initiatives designed to move the industry toward a digital future . founded in 1999 , and accredited for the office of the national coordinator hit certification program as an authorized certification body ( acb ) and an accredited test lab ( atl ) , drummond group continues to build upon its deep experience and expertise necessary to deliver reliable and cost - effective services .\nformed in 1993 , hbma is committed to advancing the healthcare billing and management industry through advocacy and by providing education , information and other valuable resources to its members while promoting high ethical and professional standards .\nfounded in 1987 , health level seven international ( hl7 ) is a not - for - profit , ansi - accredited standards developing organization dedicated to providing a comprehensive framework and related standards for the exchange , integration , sharing , and retrieval of electronic health information that supports clinical practice and the management , delivery and evaluation of health services . hl7 ' s 2 , 300 + members include approximately 500 corporate members who represent more than 90 % of the information systems vendors serving healthcare . hl7 provides standards for interoperability that improve care delivery , optimize workflow , reduce ambiguity and enhance knowledge transfer among all of their stakeholders , including healthcare providers , government agencies , the vendor community , fellow sdos and patients .\nnuemd\u00ae is a complete range of customizable software , features and services to meet the needs of your practice . using innovative cloud - based technology , we streamline everyday tasks so you spend more time on patient care .\nnuemd is conducting an online survey to measure healthcare professionals ' attitudes towards the transition to icd - 10 . all healthcare professionals who are affected by icd - 10 are encouraged to participate .\nthe recording from our free webinar macra and your practice is now available . listen as ginny mahaney from smartlink mobile and jason karn at total hipaa introduce macra and briefly discuss how new reporting requirements impact hipaa compliance .\nandy fragen , a surgeon in coachella valley , ca , has been using macs since 1985 and has said that he would only use a pc under\nextreme duress .\nwhen i found out nuemd could run natively on os x , i was hooked ,\nhe said .\nour network consists of both pcs ( running windows 98 and windows nt ) and macs ( running os x ) . at no time did nuemd even care which machine i was working on or where i was , office or home .\nnuemd is based on a monthly subscription fee and boasts data encryption technology . low monthly subscription fee ( low up - front costs ) . alibakhsh said nuemd offers real - time connectivity , allowing interactive online eligibility verification , claims submission , and statement processing . you can access records and data from anywhere at any time , comprehensive patient registration , appointment scheduling systems , free online real - time support and online training classes . upgrades , backups and other technical maintenance are free of charge , alibakhsh said .\nto comment on this article and other macworld content , visit our facebook page or our twitter feed .\nmacworld is your best source for all things apple . we give you the scoop on what ' s new , what ' s best and how to make the most out of the products you love .\nfor inquiries related to this message please contact support . for sales inquiries , please visit urltoken\nif you believe this to be in error , please confirm below that you are not a robot by clicking\ni ' m not a robot\nbelow .\nplease make sure your browser supports javascript and cookies and that you are not blocking them from loading . for more information you can review the terms of service and cookie policy .\ntry checking out our faqs here . our support reps are available monday through friday from 9 a . m . to 9 p . m . est at 800 . 401 . 0785 or you can contact support @ urltoken .\nglassdoor will not work properly unless browser cookie support is enabled . learn how to enable cookies .\nexplore the many benefits of having a premium branded profile on glassdoor , like increased influence and advanced analytics .\nif you work hard and upto what you are supposed to deliver , you will be fine .\ni applied through college or university . the process took 5 days . i interviewed at nuemd ( marietta , ga ) in february 2017 .\ni went through two interviewers . the first one asked me more along the lines about myself , and the second interviewer asked me more about my experiences . there were other people / students waiting to get interviewed as well . the wait wasn ' t long . the interviewers were very friendly , and i felt very comfortable talking to them .\nglassdoor gives you an inside look at what it ' s like to work at nuemd , including salaries , reviews , office photos , and more . this is the nuemd company profile . all content is posted anonymously by employees working at nuemd .\ncopyright \u00a9 2008\u20132018 , glassdoor , inc .\nglassdoor\nand logo are proprietary trademarks of glassdoor , inc .\ntip : enter your city or zip code in the\nwhere\nbox to show results in your area .\njob description : provide expert subject matter knowledge on emr software , clinical operations and work flow review existing paper documentation and develop . . .\ndevelop in java , creating and maintaining database driven software create software design documents for implementation by self or others estimate work efforts . . .\nmaster the how - to\u2019s of our medical software , plan software releases to attract new sales , increase client retention , and improve scalability , drive , track , . . .\nunderstanding of medical billing , basic edi transactions , medical office flow and industry trends , attention to detail with the ability to record and . . .\ntech - savvy hobbyist who proves interested in technology , computer programming , database technology , cloud computing , etc . . . .\n3 + years ' consultative sales experience . 2 + years selling products or services to small - to - mid - sized medical practices and clinics ( < 10 providers ) is a must ; . . .\nbs or higher in computer science or electrical engineering . experience with object oriented programming specifically java , xml , j2se , jdbc , and ansi sql . . . .\nbs or higher in computer science , computer engineering , electrical engineering at least 2 - 5 years experience developing and deploying ios and / or android . . .\nplease note that all salary figures are approximations based upon third party submissions to indeed . these figures are given to the indeed users for the purpose of generalized comparison only . minimum wage may differ by jurisdiction and you should consult the employer for actual salary figures .\nfilter close filter results posted date posted anytime within 30 days within 10 days within 5 days within 1 day salary all salaries $ 65 , 000 + ( 5 ) $ 80 , 000 + ( 4 ) $ 90 , 000 + ( 3 ) $ 100 , 000 + ( 2 ) $ 125 , 000 + ( 1 ) employment type all employment types full time ( 9 ) job title all titles social media strategist ( full - time ) or copy / content writer ( full - time ) ( 1 ) ehr product sales specialists ( 1 ) edi operations analyst ( 1 ) practice management ( pm ) trainers & implementation manager ( 1 ) edi enrollment specialist ( 1 ) front end designer ( marketing dept . ) ( 1 ) tier1 medical software support - only medical billing background resumes ( 1 ) acct . managers & claims filer positions ( medical billing service dept . ) ( 1 ) senior it manager / technical manager ( infrastructure dept . ) ( 1 )\nfront end designer an in - house marketing department at a medical saas company . we ' re a close - knit team looking for someone to grow with us . we love creative people who take pride in their work , and . . .\n* social media strategist * atlanta - based healthcare software company has an immediate opening for a social media strategist . we are seeking a highly motivated marketing professional to join our growing . . .\nedi operations analyst description - analyze and improve existing edi system . strategically plan and provide technical requirements and analysis to various teams and management for improving edi . . .\nthe senior it manager reports to the ceo and cto . responsible for the planning , organizing , and execution of it functions as required . this includes directing it operations to meet the support and . . .\nnuemd has a job opportunity within our electronic data interchange ( edi ) department as an edi enrollment specialist , based at our headquarters in marietta , ga only . this position is structured under . . .\npractice management ( pm ) trainers ( 2 spots open ) practice management training manager ( 1 spot open ) nuemd is seeking experienced , motivated and enthusiastic associates to join our team . if you like . . .\ntier - 1 support representatives the tier - 1 support representative reports to the director of implementation and support services . it is expected that the individual has good communication skills , must . . .\n* * * the account manager for our medical billing services department ( 3 permanent positions ) * * * this candidate will provide leadership to billing staff members and contractors performing a variety of . . .\nthis is who we are . this is why we are here for you .\nfounded in 1993 , our company has been driven by a singular principle : take complex operations and make them simpler . for modern doctors , few things are as complex as the rules and regulations governing reimbursements , and managing this complexity can mean the very real difference between getting paid and not getting paid\nwe are here to help . we are specialists at managing complexity and delivering simple , robust solutions backed by dependable , secure technology . our clients can rely on a system that is powerful , easy to understand and constantly adapting to changes in both the industry and public policy .\nthese remain the underlying principles of our technology . they are the roots that give shape the way we see health care and the type of company we are today .\nwe got our start in health care offering software systems to university health centers . these systems helped health centers control their scheduling , track student immunizations and understand their staffing needs in much more detail . by serving the large patient flows of university health centers , we learned that any medical practice can easily get bogged down in records , billing and paperwork , taking time away from patients .\nback then , our client server - based system was designed to help large university health centers manage their patient flow and work flow . however , we recognized that many smaller universities and medical practices did not have the resources or infrastructure that these systems required . in order to bring the possibilities of this powerful system to these smaller practice environments , we turned to the internet which allowed us to flexibly scale and affordably deliver these solutions . in this way , we were able to begin addressing the business needs of smaller institutions and medical practices .\nby using the internet to bring cloud - based practice management applications to smaller medical practices , we realized that our system could have a real effect on the way health care is delivered and paid for in america . our tools are designed to give doctors and their staffs greater understanding and control over their fiscal health so that they can spend more time seeing patients .\nfrom our medical billing software to our electronic health records , our products absorb complication through automation , thus simplifying your practice so that you can produce clean , accurate and compliant documentation .\nfor many doctors , the most anxiety - inducing part of their job is managing their insurance payments . insurance companies have an incentive to reduce or deny payments on claims . they actually rely on complexity to justify nonpayment which supports their business . this means that as billing gets more confusing , doctors see less and less revenue coming in .\nwe are an ally in getting your practice the money you deserve . we\u2019ve been in the business for over twenty years and have learned how to deliver clean and accurate claims quickly so that insurance reimbursements show up faster . we incorporate changing billing practices , coding standards and credentialing requirements into an automated system . doctors and their staffs no longer have to waste time and money upgrading their practice management software when our system is specifically designed to constantly incorporate these updates .\nfor doctors , office managers , medical billers and campus health centers , it\u2019s as simple as that . we\u2019ve placed the power of an internet - based platform at your fingertips so that you can spend less time worrying about insurance reimbursements and more time seeing patients .\ntake advantage of the convenience and power of our cloud - based platform . thanks to our cloud - based technology , there is no need to buy larger server - based systems or rely on an in - house it team . nuemd means :\nenjoy computing power and speed fueled by the internet . by basing our services in the cloud , we are able offer super computing capabilities at an affordable price .\nstop worrying about compatibility . nuemd\u2019s internet - based app works across a range of devices , with updates occurring in real - time . the interface is designed so that any user can learn how to use nuemd quickly .\nfree your workflow from the workstation . nuemd\u2019s mobile app allows you to link tablets and smart phones to your practice\u2019s system . make patient changes from the exam room . check financial reports from anywhere .\nrely upon a team of trainers and support staff attuned to your practice\u2019s needs . because any technology is only as good as the people behind it , we take the time to build relationships with clients and offer a litany of training and support resources .\nwith over 20 years of sales experience , stuart huffstutler cemented his reputation as a high energy leader with a penchant for business development . his 15 years leading diverse sales groups instilled a keen intuition for strategic leadership and adaptability . huffstutler excels as both a team - oriented mentor and champion of customer retention . during his tenure at southern company , he launched a campaign to provide customers in the healthcare sector with instant , reliable communication . huffstutler holds a bachelor\u2019s degree from the university of tennessee in economics .\nmarcy beahm , cma office manager ernest beasley , m . d . atlanta , ga\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nhonda and neusoft reach to speed up cooperation in ev technologies and expand the partnership to car . . . ( 12 / 12 / 2017 )\nneusoft has joined forces with hewitt associates in developing and delivering a wide range of hr systems based on the philosophy of\nimproving business performance through people\n.\nneusoft integrated security gateway ( nisg ) is a security gateway designed in modules and integrated with advanced technologies , which will provide you with a multi - function and one - stop security experience .\nunieap is a total solution comprised of development frameworks , common components and methodologies designed for fast fabrication of application software .\nneusoft provides innovative information technology \u2013 enabled solutions and services to meet the demands arising from social transformation , to shape new life styles for individuals and to create values for the society .\nwork cooperatively in a team environment , openly sharing ideas and accepting improvement feedback communicate effectively and appropriately with internal . . .\nplan software releases to attract new sales , increase client retention , and improve scalability , drive , track , and report project progress during all stages . . .\ndefine functional and ui specifications for the development team , and consult with sales on missed opportunities and feature justification .\nunderstanding of medical billing , basic edi transactions , medical office flow and industry trends , strong written and verbal communication skills along . . .\ndevelop and execute a sales strategy to meet and exceed sales quota , effectively manage the entire sales process lifecycle from lead generation to contract . . .\nexperience with object oriented programming specifically java , xml , j2se , jdbc , and ansi sql . bs or higher in computer science or electrical engineering .\nusing peer submitted ehr reviews we will build you a list of custom product recommendations that are popular amongst other medical practices just like yours . your recommended products will be filtered by specialty and practice size . you will also get up - to - date information including ehr pricing , ehr product demos , and more .\n. a representative from americanehr will get back to you within 2 business days .\nnuemd complete is developed by the sevocity division of conceptual mindworks , inc . ( cmi )\n1 . client ( desktop ) windows 7 , windows xp , mac , linux , 2 . server internet based , no server required\nyes customers can purchase either directly or through var ' s with no limitations .\nwe store data across multiple servers in multiple , tier - three data center structures . for security reasons , we do not disclose the number or location of those data centers .\ndo you use standard terminologies , e . g . , snomed - ct , loinc , icd9 , icd10 in your program ?\nwe currently do not have plans to use snomed ct . feedback from our providers has been consistently that snomed ct would limit and / or overly complicate their documentation . however , we will implement snomed ct if it is selected by onc or cms as a national standard for ehrs .\ndoes this product have existing lab interfaces with quest ? if yes , please explain whether the interfaces are uni or bi - directional .\nif yes to the previous question , are the interfaces bundled or provided at additional cost ? please explain .\nif the lab company picks up the costs , will the practice be charged maintenance and support fees ? if yes , please explain .\ndoes the company offer an integrated ehr / pm system ? ( i . e . a combined ehr / pm system )\nthe system contains all of the reports required for meaningful use . a portion of the implementation process is dedicated to consulting the practice on achieving meaningful use . we have also written a detailed guide for clients to reference .\none of the first steps in the implementation process is a nuemd implementation expert evaluating the current workflow of a new client , then discussing possible modifications that might best align with the use of an electronic system .\nwe recommend a big - bang implementation , but will customize based on the individual practice if necessary . there are also components of the system , such as e - prescribing , that many clients start using immediately .\nyes we guarantee that the software will maintain any and all certifications needed for clients to meet meaningful use requirements .\nis there an ability for the physician or practice to modify preset alerts ? ( e . g . severe vs . mild or moderate )\nusers can add and review pre - existing or current medications to patient charts through an easy - to - use meds hx tab .\nyes users can sort by a number of parameters , included active , historical , assessment and formulary .\nwe provide template\nstarter sets\nbased on the specialty of the individual practices . each template set contains 5 - 10 templates that have been designed by physicians , office staff and implementation consultants for specific specialties .\nyes included in the implementation fee is creation of up to 5 custom templates . additional custom templates can be created for a fee .\nwe have live customer support that uses an issue tracking system that is integrated in the system .\nyes if clients complete our training program , support is free . if clients choose to forgo training , then there is a nominal charge for support calls .\nall support options are available ( on - site , remote , self - paced , coach led ) . our most popular is remote coach led training sessions performed though the internet using a virtual network connection .\ncontacting support through any chanel . because we used a centralized issue tracking system , all support agents have access to all the data surrounding the particular client and their problem .\nall enhancement requests are reviewed by our product team . after review , clients are informed via system message whether the enhancement has been approved for the next release , added to a future release , or declined .\nthrough the medline plus connect web service . there is no additional cost for this .\ntemplate and other basic customizations are handled by our client support team . more complex requests are sent to our product management department .\nas cloud - based system , we have multiple servers in multiple datacenter structures throughout the country . our servers are configured according to redundant array of independent disks ( raid ) architecture , which distributes data across several hard drives and provides for its recovery if it is lost . in addition , we continuously perform backups , security and fault tolerance checks .\nyes as a cloud - based system , we provide backup and recovery services for all clients at no additional cost .\nour servers are configured according to redundant array of independent disks ( raid ) architecture , which distributes data across several hard drives and provides for its recovery if it is lost .\nis your reporting tool able to create the following reports ? 1 . generate a list of all patients with a chronic condition ( e . g . diabetes , copd ) 2 . generate a list of all patients with a specific condition who have not been seen within a defined period 3 . generate a list of all patients with a specific condition and lab result who have not been seen within a defined period . ( e . g . diabetic patients with a hba1c = 9 not seen in the last 4 months ) 4 . generate a list of all patients on a specific drug with an active medical problem\nyes faxed documents are manually assigned to patients , but lab orders are automatically attached to patient records .\nyes . prices vary depending on type and number of records to be transferred .\nnuemd ehr is certified by the certification commission for health information technology ( cchit ) , an onc - atcb . features of this product include the following :\npart of the nuemd suite of product ' s popularity comes from the specialty software it has created . some of the 100 specialties this software suite supports includes :\nthis page was last modified on 7 september 2012 , at 23 : 02 .\ncontent is available under gnu free documentation license 1 . 2 unless otherwise noted .\nas the it director for larkin community hospital in south miami , florida , orlando suarez , teaches\nth . . .\nchelle keplinger has been a cfo in critical access hospitals for 14 years . faced with the inability t . . .\nsouth jordan , utah , july 09 , 2018 ( globe newswire ) - - south jordan , utah - based advancedmd , the creato . . .\nthe dermatology software report consists of all the basic information regarding the dermatology softw . . .\na comprehensive analysis of the global speech therapy software market is been done in this intelligen . . .\nspeech therapy software system was designed with a strong focus on customized reporting templates for . . .\natlanta , march 14 , 2017 / prnewswire - usnewswire / - - nuemd , in partnership with total hipaa , smartlink . . .\natlanta , march 1 , 2016 / prnewswire - usnewswire / - - nuemd today announced the results of its 2016 indus . . .\natlanta , aug . 11 , 2015 / prnewswire / - - nuemd today announced the icd - 10 training lab , a free online t . . .\natlanta , april 28 , 2015 / prnewswire / - - nuemd ' s third\nattitudes towards icd - 10\nsurvey generated 1 , 0 . . .\natlanta , dec . 3 , 2014 / prnewswire / - - nuemd in partnership with porter research and the daniel brown . . .\natlanta , march 12 , 2014 / prnewswire / - - nuemd is conducting an online survey to measure healthcare pr . . .\nnuemd provides cloud - based medical billing software and practice management solutions for physicians ' offices and billing companies . founded in 1993 , the company has its headquarters in marietta , georgia . it is a health care software as a service ( saa . . .\n1 , 370 + general + electric invention pdfs ( $ 39 . 95 )\na system and method for identifying and condensing similar and / or analogous information requests and / or responses comprising a computer apparatus having an intelligent global rules engine to facilitate interaction with information requests and / or responses . the computer apparatus comprises machine - readable medium , wherein data is stored , wherein the data comprises a comparison of similar and / or analogous information requests and / or responses , wherein redundancies and / or analogies in information requests and / or responses have been identified and condensed to remove the redundancies and / or analogies thereby creating at least one global rule , rule group and / or single rule . . . .\nwith additional patents listed . browse our agent directory for other possible listings . page by urltoken\nlegal status ( the legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion . google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed . )\npriority date ( the priority date is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion . google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the date listed . )\nsystems or methods specially adapted for specific business sectors , e . g . utilities or tourism\na new and useful emr template functionality for workflow management and workflow information capture is provided . the emr template functionality is configured with the following characteristics ; ( a ) user configurable workflow specific structured language options , ( b ) the ability to be kept open to changes and new inputs across the process to which the template refers , ( c ) the ability to enable selection of a user or user group as a responsible actor in the workflow , ( d ) the capability to distinguish the template from all other templates ( without described workflow functionality ) associated with the emr , and ( e ) workflow specific searchable data fields . thus , the template can be configured not only to provide patient medical information , but also to capture workflow information ( e . g . insurance authorization , procedure scheduling , etc . ) , which enables the emr to track a patient process over time , with regard , e . g . to the state of the workflow ordered for the patient , and thereby gives a medical office or other treatment environment an effective management tool to manage the medical office or other treatment environment ' s function and to provide effective patient care .\nthis application is related to and claims priority from provisional application ser . no . 60 / 837 , 017 , filed aug . 11 , 2006 , which provisional application is incorporated by reference herein ."]}
{"id": 56089, "summary": [{"text": "stemcell technologies inc. is a global biotechnology company that develops , manufactures and sells products and provides services that support academic and industrial scientists .", "topic": 31}, {"text": "the company specializes in developing cell culture media , cell separation products , instruments and other reagents for use in stem cell , immunology , cancer , regenerative medicine and cellular therapy research .", "topic": 33}, {"text": "stemcell \u2019s research and development team often collaborates with academic and industrial partners to develop , produce and distribute products specific to a given research field .", "topic": 33}, {"text": "stemcell has helped several scientific technologies born in academic research settings to reach the global biotechnology market .", "topic": 33}, {"text": "stemcell is headquartered in vancouver , canada , and has offices in eight countries including the united states , united kingdom , germany , france , australia , singapore and china , as well as distributors in approximately 80 other countries .", "topic": 16}, {"text": "stemcell is the largest biotechnology company in canada , currently employing more than 800 people globally and offers a catalogue of more than 2,200 products . ", "topic": 2}], "title": "stemcell technologies", "paragraphs": ["glassdoor has 98 stemcell technologies reviews submitted anonymously by stemcell technologies employees . read employee reviews and ratings on glassdoor to decide if stemcell technologies is right for you .\nstemcell technologies develops cell culture media , cell separation products and ancillary reagents for immunology and hematology research fields stemcell technologies was founded in 1993 . stemcell technologies ' headquarters is located in vancouver , br . . .\nowler has collected 13 screenshots of stemcell technologies ' website since may 2014 . the latest stemcell technologies website design screenshot was captured in sep 2017 .\nstemcell technologies ' s president & ceo , allen eaves , currently has an approval rating of 69 % . stemcell technologies ' s primary competitors are\n19 stemcell technologies inside sales representative jobs , including salaries , reviews , and other job information posted anonymously by stemcell technologies inside sales representative employees . find stemcell technologies inside sales representative jobs on glassdoor . get hired . love your job .\nstemcell technologies develops cell culture media , cell separation products and ancillary reagents for immunology and hematology research fields stemcell technologies is headquartered in vancouver , british columbia . allen eaves is the president & ceo of stemcell technologies . stemcell technologies ' s main competitors are miltenyi biotec , lonza and biological industries . as of june 2018 , stemcell technologies has 31 . 8k fans on facebook and 12 . 8k followers on twitter .\nmammocult\u2122 human medium for culture of mammospheres and tumorspheres from stemcell technologies inc . | selectscience\nstemcell technologies is a canadian biotechnology company that develops specialty cell culture media . . .\nglassdoor gives you an inside look at what it ' s like to work at stemcell technologies , including salaries , reviews , office photos , and more . this is the stemcell technologies company profile . all content is posted anonymously by employees working at stemcell technologies .\nstemcell technologies currently has 12 , 756 followers on twitter . as of july 2014 stemcell technologies had 6 , 733 followers . that ' s a 89 percent increase in 3 years\nstemcell technologies currently has 31 , 771 fans on facebook . as of july 2014 stemcell technologies had 13 , 048 fans . that ' s a 143 percent increase in 4 years\ndr . allen eaves of stemcell technologies inc . named ey entrepreneur of the year\u2122 pacific 2016\nthere are no threads in stemcell technologies inc . sepmate reviews at this time . add a review\nstemcell technologies inc . sam lloyd - burton , phd , senior product marketing manager 604 . 675 . 7888\ndr . allen eaves of stemcell technologies inc . named ey entrepreneur of the year\u2122 pacific 2016 - ey - canada\nlonza is a top competitor of stemcell technologies . lonza was founded in 1897 , and its headquarters is in basel , basel - city . lonza competes in the biotechnology industry . lonza has 8 , 809 more employees than stemcell technologies .\nbiological industries is stemcell technologies ' s # 3 rival . biological industries was founded in cromwell , connecticut } in 1982 . biological industries is in the biotechnology field . compared to stemcell technologies , biological industries generates $ 65 . 6m more revenue .\nstemcell technologies has employees and is the second highest among it ' s top 10 competitors . the top 10 competitors average 280 .\nstemcell technologies inc . is a leader in the development of specialty cell culture media , cell isolation products and ancillary reagents for life science research . driven by science and a passion for quality , stemcell technologies provides over 1500 products to more than 70 countries worldwide . urltoken\nstemcell technologies inc is a privately - owned biotechnology company that develops specialty cell culture media , cell separation products and ancillary . . .\nthis video is an overview of stemcell technologies inc . which is a privately - owned biotechnology company that develops specialty cell . . .\nstemcell technologies ' s revenue is the third highest among it ' s top 10 competitors . the top 10 competitors average $ 39m .\nstemcell technologies inc . is a privately - owned biotechnology company based in vancouver that helps power leading - edge life science research around the world .\nmiltenyi biotec is seen as one of stemcell technologies ' s top competitors . miltenyi biotec was founded in 1989 , and is headquartered in bergisch gladbach , north rhine - westphalia . miltenyi biotec operates in the biotechnology industry . miltenyi biotec generates $ 217 . 5m more revenue vs . stemcell technologies .\nas scientists helping scientists , stemcell technologies inc . is committed to providing high - quality cell culture media , cell isolation products and accessory reagents for life science research . driven by science and a passion for quality , stemcell technologies provides over 2000 products to more than 70 countries worldwide . stemcell technologies\u2019 specialty cell culture reagents , instruments and tools are designed to support science along the basic to translational research continuum . to learn more , visit urltoken .\ni applied through an employee referral . the process took 3 weeks . i interviewed at stemcell technologies ( vancouver , bc ) in january - 2018 .\nhow much do stemcell technologies employees make ? glassdoor has salaries , wages , tips , bonuses , and hourly pay based upon employee reports and estimates .\nthey are robust , proven technologies that we can deploy with absolute confidence .\ncopyright \u00a9 2018 by stemcell technologies inc . all rights reserved including graphics and images . stemcell technologies & design , stemcell shield design , scientists helping scientists , aggrewell , celladhere , clonacell , easyplate , easysep , endocult , epicult , escult , erythroclear , fresr , mammocult , megacult , mesencult , methocult , myelocult , neurocult , pneumacult , prostacult , relesr , robosep , rosettesep , sepmate , smartdish , spinsep , stemdiff , stemsep , stemspan , and stemvision are trademarks of stemcell technologies canada inc . all other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective holders . while stemcell has made all reasonable efforts to ensure that the information provided by stemcell and its suppliers is correct , it makes no warranties or representations as to the accuracy or completeness of such information .\njoin our talent network and get stemcell news and job alerts delivered to your inbox .\nlondon , ontario , aug . 26 , 2015 ( globe newswire ) - - lawson health research institute ( lawson ) and stemcell technologies inc . announced today that they have signed a license agreement giving stemcell global exclusive rights to commercialize novel tools for parkinson\u2019s disease research .\nallen eaves stemcell technologies | vancouver , british columbia urltoken a privately - owned biotechnology company that develops speciality cell culture media , cell separation products and ancillary reagents for life science research .\nthe top 10 competitors in stemcell technologies ' competitive set are miltenyi biotec , lonza , biological industries , axol bioscience , biolegend , life technologies , wuxi apptec , ebioscience , novasep and peprotech . together they have raised over 3 . 5b between their estimated 24 . 4k employees .\nthrough our three business units : stemcell technologies inc . , malachite management inc . and stemsoft software inc . , we offer exciting careers in 30 departments in our offices around the globe .\nstemcell technologies inc . \u2019s quality management system is certified to iso 13485 . products are for research use only and not intended for human or animal diagnostic or therapeutic uses unless otherwise stated .\neditor ' s note : industry association lifesciences bc also recently announced stemcell technologies inc . as its life sciences company of the year at the recent 2015 lifesciences bc awards held earlier this year .\nthis video is an overview of stemcell technologies inc . which is a privately - owned biotechnology company that develops specialty cell culture media , cell separation products and accessory reagents for life science research .\n\u201cwe are delighted for the opportunity to bring these important products to the research community and we are excited to be the exclusive supplier . \u201d - dr . allen eaves , ceo and president of stemcell technologies\nthe seeds for stemcell technologies were planted in 1981 at the terry fox laboratories at the university of british columbia . eaves was unsatisfied with the tools available to him for his cancer research and his team started creating their own blood stem cell culture media . within twelve years , the demand for his products was so great , eaves launched stemcell technologies . since then , it has become the largest biotech company in canada .\nstemcell technologies inc . is a canadian biotechnology company that develops specialty cell culture media , cell isolation systems and accessory products for life science research . driven by science and a passion for quality , stemcell supports the advancement of scientific research around the world with our catalogue of more than 2000 cell biology research tools .\nas scientists helping scientists , stemcell technologies is committed to providing high - quality cell culture media , cell isolation products and accessory reagents for life science research . driven by science and a passion for quality , stemcell technologies provides over 2000 products to more than 70 countries worldwide . our specialty cell culture reagents , instruments and tools are designed to support science along the basic to translational research continuum . to learn more , visit urltoken\n\u201clawson\u2019s partnership with stemcell technologies is critically important to provide global access to these novel research tools that are anticipated to enable unique insights into the disease process . \u201d - kirk brown , manager , business development , lawson\nthe stem cell company accellta announced today that it has granted exclusive worldwide rights to stemcell technologies inc . for manufacturing and distribution of medium for culturing pluripotent stem cells in suspension under feeder - free , non - adherent conditions .\nbrainphys\u2122 neuronal medium will complement stemcell\u2019s extensive portfolio of products for neural cell culture applications , including the neurocult\u2122 product line for tissue - derived neural cells , and the stemdiff\u2122 neural system for hpsc - derived neural cells . this project will leverage stemcell technologies\u2019 extensive experience in developing and commercializing specialized culture media for life science research . the commercial brainphys\u2122 neuronal medium will be developed and manufactured using stemcell technologies\u2019 rigorous raw material screening and quality control processes . this will ensure that the final product is of the highest quality , with maximal performance and minimal lot - to - lot variability .\nstemcell provides high quality , standardized , reproducible reagents that work the way researchers want them to work .\n\u201cover the past 20 years , stemcell technologies has grown remarkably to become an established global biotech life sciences leader . stemcell is a significant canadian biotech success story as evidenced by cumulative sales over $ 550 million , 95 % of which is derived from exports , $ 70 million in r & d investment and the employment of over 600 canadians , \u201d\nstemcell technologies inc . is a privately - owned biotechnology company based in vancouver that helps power leading - edge life science research around the world . scientists performing stem cell , immunology , cancer , regenerative medicine and cellular therapy research are among those . . .\n( vancouver , 1 october 2016 ) dr . allen eaves , chairman , president and chief executive officer of stemcell technologies , a global biotechnology company that supplies tools and services to enable life science research , is this year\u2019s entrepreneur of the year pacific winner .\nstemcell ceo and founder dr . allen eaves started with a passion for science and a staff of eight . today , stemcell is canada\u2019s largest biotechnology employer and has more than 1000 employees in 11 countries around the world . explore our history and our culture .\n\u201clawson is very pleased to partner with stemcell technologies to make these products available to all researchers , with the immediate goal of moving parkinson\u2019s disease research forward and the ultimate goal that it will lead to better treatment options for patients . \u201d - dr . david hill , scientific director , lawson\nexplore the exciting career paths at stemcell . we offer competitive benefits and opportunities to achieve your full potential with growth - driven training and development .\nstemcell has a great corporate culture . wonderful people , management , training , opportunities for growth , and opportunities for fun . high value on teamwork and collaboration across the company , and many ways to meet and interact with colleagues . it is fast pace and rewarding to work with stemcell .\nexplore the exciting career paths at stemcell , which include competitive benefits and opportunities to achieve your full potential with growth - driven training and development .\na team led by dr . matthew hebb , a neurosurgeon - researcher at lawson and western university\u2019s department of clinical neurological sciences has been developing innovative strategies to study parkinson\u2019s disease . \u201cthe partnership with stemcell technologies greatly expands the expertise focused on moving this technology forward and providing critical access to researchers worldwide . \u201d says dr . hebb .\n\u201cmtesr\u21221 is proving to be a very versatile tool for working with ipscs , \u201d said dr . clive glover , senior product manager at stemcell technologies . \u201cpreviously , it has been shown that ipscs can be expanded routinely with mtesr\u21221 , but this study suggests that mtesr\u21221 can be used all the way from initial derivation through to expansion . \u201d\nso that\u2019s the niche that stemcell technologies resides in . it\u2019s really helping researchers do their research better by providing standardized , high quality tools . i jokingly say we provide the picks and shovels for the stem cell gold rush . we\u2019re not trying to find the gold ; we just provide the tools that will help scientists make those discoveries .\ndr allen eaves founded the terry fox laboratory for haematology and oncology research with his wife dr connie eaves and was the lab\u2019s director for 25 years , from 1981 to 2006 . he was also professor and head of clinical haematology at the university of british columbia for 18 years . he is now founder , president and ceo of stemcell technologies inc .\nwe all begin our lives curious about the world around us , the way it works and our place in it . at stemcell technologies , we never lose that curiosity . it inspires and motivates us to discover and innovate . it drives us to develop technologies , create products , and offer services that will help scientists around the world do research that progresses scientific knowledge and supports breakthroughs . in the field of biotechnology , there is no better company in which to find inspiration , fulfill your potential and define your success with like - minded people .\n, accellta ' s chairman and ceo , said :\nenabling large - scale production and reducing the costs of stem cell products are the key technological challenges the stem cell industry is facing today , and some of the main goals of accellta ' s revolutionary technologies . we are delighted to partner with stemcell technologies , a global leader in stem cell culture solutions , and believe this partnership will maximize the global reach of our solutions and make a significant impact on the large - scale use , applicability and affordability of stem cell - based products\n.\nin addition to tesr\u2122 maintenance media , stemcell technologies has developed tesr\u2122 - based media to support other facets of the pluripotent stem cell research workflow , including media optimized for reprogramming fibroblasts ( tesr\u2122 - e7\u2122 ) , reprogramming blood cell types and fibroblasts ( reprotesr\u2122 ) , differentiation ( tesr\u2122 - e6 and tesr\u2122 - e5 ) and cryopreservation ( mfresr\u2122 and fresr\u2122 - s ) .\ncommenting on the agreement , dr . allen eaves , ceo and president of stemcell technologies stated : \u201cwe are delighted to have entered into an agreement with the salk institute to make this novel technology accessible to researchers around the world , and are confident that this important invention will accelerate neuroscience research , improve our understanding of neurological diseases and facilitate the development of novel drug formulations . \u201d\nsince 1993 , the company has grown 20 % each year and now has more than 800 employees and 2000 cell biology research tools . furthermore , stemcell technologies continues to reinvest all its profits into developing products for the international research community . their commitment to the scientific community allows them to provide educational opportunities , webinars and workshops to keep researchers up - to - date with developments in their fields .\nmammocult\u2122 human medium for culture of mammospheres and tumorspheres - culture human mammospheres from primary tissues and tumorspheres from breast cancer cell lines . mammocult\u2122 human medium for culture of mammospheres and tumorspheres from stemcell technologies is recommended for : \u2022 culture of primary human mammary epithelial cells in suspension as mammospheres \u2022 culture of human breast cancer cell lines as tumorspheres \u2022 maintain and sustain mammospheres and tumorspheres \u2022 expansion of mammos . . . read more\nstemcell is growing fast , and we ' re always looking for smart , motivated people to join our team . stemcell is the largest biotechnology employer in canada , and is proud to have been named company of the year by biotecanada and life sciences company of the year by life sciences bc in 2015 , as well as having received three bc export awards in 2016 , including exporter of the year !\n\u201cimportantly , stemcell ' s demonstrated commitment to employing canadian science graduates contributes significantly to keeping canadian scientists in this country and growing our scientific research capacity which greatly enhances the health of the canadian biotech ecosystem . \u201d\naldefluor\u00ae reagent system - for the identification , evaluation and isolation of stem and progenitor cells expressing high levels of aldh . the aldefluor\u00ae reagent system from stemcell technologies offers a novel approach to the identification and isolation of stem / progenitor cells based on aldh ( aldehyde dehydrogenase ) activity , rather than cell surface phenotype . while aldefluor\u00ae is optimized for use with human hematopoietic cells , it has also been adapted for use with other species and cell ty . . . read more\ni love working for stemcell . this company has a ton of integrity , and truly cares about helping scientists . with fast growth there is always lots to do , and i always feel i ' m making a meaningful contribution .\nstemcell is guided by our love of science and our passion for quality . our company values of innovation , quality , integrity , collaboration and responsiveness drive our unrelenting pursuit of scientific knowledge . we stand by our customers to provide outstanding products , technical support and training .\naccellta is currently focused on creating strategic partnerships with biopharma and stem cell companies for developing large - scale and cost - effective manufacturing processes for cell products . in the future the company is aimed at expanding the use of its technologies for in vitro toxicology studies and potential therapeutic applications of stem cells .\neventually the demand for the media from researchers around the world warranted building a designated clean room for production . the tfl did not have the funding and instead , eaves was encouraged to purchase the business and create an independent company . mortgaging his house and receiving a loan from western economic diversification , eaves was able to build a clean room and stemcell technologies inc . was born on july 2 , 1993 . stemcell has become the largest biotech company in canada and continues to reinvest all profits back into developing products to better support the international research community . as of 2017 , the company employs more than 1000 people globally , with over one - third of those holding a phd or msc , and the majority of employees having a bsc or engineering degree . a large number of the company\u2019s employees are located in vancouver , canada with additional employees and facilities in 11 other countries .\nthe novel medium represents a breakthrough in stem cell manufacturing technologies ; it was designed by accellta to dramatically reduce the cost and duration of pluripotent stem cell production by enabling mass culturing of cells in suspension , using a bioreactor free of micro - carriers or any other adherence surfaces , which replaces the use of numerous culture dishes or micro - carriers .\nstemcell technologies was launched in 1993 when founder and ceo allen eaves needed a way to meet the increasing demands for his standardized , cost - effective cell culture media for growing blood - forming stem cells . at the time , eaves was a hematologist and cancer researcher heading the terry fox laboratories ( tfl ) and head of clinical hematology at the university of british columbia in vancouver , canada . unsatisfied with commercially available cell culture reagents , eaves\u2019 research group at the tfl began making their own hematopoietic stem cell culture media using the highest quality materials they could find . colleagues also wanted to use this media , and eaves was able to supplement his research funds by selling culture media to other lab groups .\nstemcell specializes in developing cell culture media , cell separation systems , instruments and other reagents for use in life sciences research across the basic to translational research continuum . our products are designed and developed by highly trained , world class scientists to streamline research protocols , reduce experimental variability , and increase the accuracy of results . we develop our product lines to support entire experimental workflows , from cell isolation through characterization , expansion , differentiation , maintenance and storage , and are always looking for ways to further support our customers through training , knowledge and new products . stemcell\u2019s research and development team often collaborates with academic partners to develop , produce and distribute products specific to a given research field .\nfor more information , please contact : lawson - laura goncalves communications & external relations t : 519 - 685 - 8500 ext . 64059 c : 226 - 448 - 1525 laura . goncalves @ urltoken urltoken stemcell \u2013 lubametlitskaia , msc . director , licensing and business development e - mail : bdv @ urltoken visit us at : www . urltoken\nstemcell brings together a highly skilled and dynamic group . as a company of scientists helping scientists , the majority of our 900 - person team has a science degree , with more than one - third of employees holding an msc or a phd . we also employ engineers , mbas , cpas , and other professionals in a variety of departments .\nin addition to expanding our original line of hematology products , we have grown our product portfolio to include a comprehensive suite of immune cell isolation tools as well as products that support research using pluripotent stem cells and mesenchymal stem cells . we have also developed suites of products optimized for neural , mammary , prostate , pulmonary , pancreatic , and intestinal cell biology research . additionally , stemcell\u2019s contract assay services department supports researchers by developing tailor - made in vitro assays customized for their research needs . finally , by offering accessory components such as primary cells , antibodies and cytokines , as well as labware and instruments via our bioengineering division , stemcell provides scientists with all of the tools necessary to carry out their research .\nwe know that effective training , communication and collaboration is essential for science to happen . as a company , stemcell is deeply rooted in the scientific community and science education , and these values drive an ongoing effort to provide scientists with the resources that they need to keep current with the latest scientific advances and innovations in their fields . for example , our education team provides hands - on training courses and workshops as well as proficiency testing for assay standardization and custom on - site education courses . we also produce professional quality videos that provide product support and education , as well as host webinars with field experts and offer free wallcharts , technical bulletins , blogs , newsletters and other communications resources to support the exchange of scientific knowledge and keep researchers informed about tools , tips and technologies in their fields .\naccellta develops , manufactures and markets a range of revolutionary solutions for better affordability and quality of stem cell culturing and for developing specialty cell culture tools , services and cell lines . accellta ' s technologies are the result of over 15 years of pioneering research and development at the stem cell center in the technion ' s rappaport faculty of medicine . accellta operates a state - of - the - art manufacturing facility , laboratories and offices in\nstemcell also offers a large range of career opportunities for people with scientific training and expertise , but who are looking for a career away from the bench . roles in sales , product management , science communications & marketing , technical support , business development & licensing , business operations , quality assurance and regulatory affairs require a combination of science expertise and business acumen and provide exciting career opportunities for scientists outside of the lab .\n\u201callen\u2019s accomplishments as an entrepreneur and a scientist are incredible , \u201d says lui petrollini , entrepreneur of the year pacific program director . \u201cmost people look to slow down their life in retirement , but allen has done the opposite . he used his experience to focus on creating products and services he developed while doing his scientific research . as a result , stemcell\u2019s strides in the biotechnology industry are having a global impact . \u201d\nin sales , we build relationships with scientists in the field as we help them identify effective , efficient and innovative ways to approach their research . our global team shares an impressive array of scientific and sales backgrounds . we collaborate and support one another to keep current with the latest advances and technologies in the fields that we support , and to achieve consistent growth for the company . having the opportunity to interact with brilliant scientists every day is both exhilarating and humbling , and makes for an incredibly rewarding career .\nhave you left your academic roots completely behind you ? no , definitely not . the money we made when we started the company was used to support our research in the terry fox lab , and it still is to a certain extent . five years ago i had to retire from the university when i reached 65 so i\u2019ve been working in the company pretty well full time since then . i\u2019d done various different things in the academic environment and i was feeling pretty good about life in general so this was something different to do when i retired . but at stemcell technologies we\u2019re very keen to not get too big too fast and to work closely with our research colleagues in academia and in industry to carefully fulfill their needs for high quality reagents and instruments . i run the company sort of like a graduate school with lots of creative young scientists doing neat things ; the idea is to have lots of people in the company who are really knowledgeable about what they\u2019re doing and yet still remain in touch with research .\nstemcell is a company of scientists helping scientists . many of our team members have an msc or phd and others simply share a passion for science and its ability to make a real difference in the world . a culture of curiosity , collaboration , and innovation pulses throughout the company . it is inspiring to work with such a fantastic group united by a common goal \u2013 to help progress the pursuit of scientific knowledge . our great leadership team , rapid growth , and extensive internal training programs create fantastic opportunities for career growth and personal development .\nin research & development , and throughout stemcell , there is a shared drive to develop products that help researchers advance science . we bring together our internal scientific expertise and our intimate understanding of the fields we support , inventing ways to help leading scientists do their work more efficiently and effectively . this can be an incredibly fun and creative pursuit , as well as intensely challenging and complex . seeing the end result - when a technology comes to life , and scientists around the world adopt it into their research - brings an amazing sense of pride , comradery and accomplishment .\nsepmate\u2122 is manufactured following current good manufacturing practices ( cgmp ) and tubes are sterilized by irradiation . sepmate\u2122 is registered as an in vitro diagnostic ( ivd ) device in australia , canada , europe and the united states for the isolation of mononuclear cells from whole blood or bone marrow by density gradient centrifugation . in china sepmate\u2122 is considered a non - medical device by the china food and drug administration ( cfda ) , and should therefore be used as general laboratory equipment . the end user is responsible for determining whether the product is suitable for their specific application . in regions outside of australia , canada , china , europe and the united states sepmate\u2122 is available as a research use only ( ruo ) product . stemcell operates a quality management system which complies with the requirements of iso 13485 : 2003 .\nwhy does stem cell research need companies ? what role do companies play ? there is no question that for stemcell technologies the role is to provide high quality , standardized , reproducible reagents that just work every time , the way we say they are going to work and the way researchers want them to work . and that of course saves researchers a whole lot of time \u2013 they don\u2019t have to make up the mixtures for growing their cells from scratch . years ago , the students or post - doctoral researchers in a lab had to make up all the different solutions and growth media the lab needed . invariably someone would make a mistake and there wasn\u2019t the quality control that goes into all our reagents now . we screen and test very carefully all the raw materials that go into our products , and then once they\u2019re made we re - test and re - screen them very rigorously to make sure they meet our standards . that just can\u2019t happen in a single lab because researchers don\u2019t have the resources , time or even the skills to do all those tests on a routine basis for all the reagents they use . culture media have got pretty sophisticated so it is now quite a serious thing to put them together properly with all the different components they contain . buying reagents that are already validated to do what they\u2019re supposed to do is really a great saving for researchers . not everybody sees it that way because they think they can do it themselves and make the reagents cheaper . that\u2019s true , they often can , but a small mistake can ruin an experiment that maybe takes a month or two before you get the result . so then you\u2019ve lost a whole lot of time and that\u2019s a very costly thing to have happen in your lab .\nexpansion of cd34 + cells normalized relative to the values obtained in sfem medium ( dark gray bar ) after culturing purified cd34 + cb cells for 7 days in stemspan\u2122 sfem , sfem ii ( gold bar ) and acf ( orange bar ) , and six media from other suppliers ( light gray bars ; competitor 1 - 6 , which included , in random order , stemline ii ( sigma ) , hpgm ( lonza ) , hp01 ( macopharma ) , scgm ( cellgenix ) , stempro34 ( life technologies ) and x - vivo - 15 ( lonza ) ) . all media were supplemented with the stemspan\u2122 cd34 + expansion supplement . vertical lines indicate 95 % confidence limits , the range within which 95 % of results fall . the numbers of cells produced in stemspan\u2122 sfem ii were significantly higher than in all other media ( * p < 0 . 01 , paired t - test , n = 6 ) .\nthe numbers of erythroid cells , normalized relative to the values obtained in stemspan\u2122 sfem medium ( dark gray bar ) , obtained after culturing purified cd34 + cb cells for 14 days in stemspan\u2122 sfem , sfem ii ( gold bar ) and acf ( orange bar ) , and six media from other commercial suppliers ( light gray bars ; competitor 1 - 6 , which included , in random order , stemline ii ( sigma ) , hpgm ( lonza ) , hp01 ( macopharma ) , scgm ( cellgenix ) , stempro34 ( life technologies ) and x - vivo - 15 ( lonza ) ) . all media were supplemented with stemspan\u2122 erythroid expansion supplement . vertical lines indicate 95 % confidence limits , the range within which 95 % of results fall . the numbers of cells produced in stemspan\u2122 sfem ii were significantly higher than in all other media ( * p < 0 . 05 , paired t - test , n = 6 ) .\nthe numbers of megakaryocytes , normalized relative to the values obtained in stemspan\u2122 sfem medium ( dark gray bar ) , obtained after culturing purified cd34 + cb cells for 14 days in stemspan\u2122 sfem , sfem ii ( gold bar ) and acf ( orange bar ) , and six media from other commercial suppliers ( light gray bars ; competitor 1 - 6 , which included , in random order , stemline ii ( sigma ) , hpgm ( lonza ) , hp01 ( macopharma ) , scgm ( cellgenix ) , stempro34 ( life technologies ) and x - vivo - 15 ( lonza ) ) . all media were supplemented with stemspan\u2122 megakaryocyte expansion supplement ( catalog # 02696 ) . vertical lines indicate 95 % confidence limits , the range within which 95 % of results fall . the numbers of cells produced in the stemspan\u2122 media were significantly higher than in the other media ( * p < 0 . 01 paired t - test , n = 6 ) .\nexpansion of cd34 + cells normalized relative to the values obtained in stemspan\u2122 sfem medium ( dark gray bar ) after culturing purified cd34 + cb cells for 7 days in stemspan\u2122 sfem , sfem ii ( gold bar ) and acf ( orange bar ) , and six media from other commercial suppliers ( light gray bars ; competitor 1 - 6 , which included , in random order , stemline ii ( sigma ) , hpgm ( lonza ) , hp01 ( macopharma ) , scgm ( cellgenix ) , stempro34 ( life technologies ) and x - vivo - 15 ( lonza ) ) . all media were supplemented with stemspan\u2122 cc100 cytokine cocktail . vertical lines indicate 95 % confidence limits , the range within which 95 % of results fall . the numbers of cells produced in stemspan\u2122 sfem ii were significantly higher than in all other media , except the numbers of cb cells produced in stemspan\u2122 - acf ( * p < 0 . 05 , paired t - test , n = 6 ) .\nbrainphys\u2122 medium , described in a recent publication in the proceedings of the national academy of sciences ( c . bardy et al . , epub ahead of print ) , was invented by cedric bardy in the lab of renowned neuroscientist fred h . gage . classical culture media used for neuronal culture applications were found to impair action potential generation and synaptic communication . in order to improve the physiological relevance of neuronal culture conditions , bardy et al . developed brainphys\u2122 medium to better represent the environment experienced by neurons in the human brain .\nthis formulation promotes optimal neuronal and synaptic activity while supporting long - term culture of both human pluripotent stem cell ( hpsc ) - derived neurons and primary tissue - derived neurons . according to bardy et al . , \u201cthe improvements made in this medium reduce the gap between in vivo brain physiological conditions and neuronal models in vitro . \u201d it is hoped that increasing the physiological relevance of in vitro neuroscience research will improve the probability of successful translation of scientific discoveries from the laboratory to the clinic .\n\u201cour goal was to develop a culture condition that would support both healthy neuronal circuits and let us monitor the functional properties of mature neurons , without having to switch to different media , \u201d says bardy .\nspecifically , we reasoned that such cell media should allow for optimal physiological neuronal activity . after sharing our work with our colleagues , we wanted to make this neuronal medium easily available to the scientific community . \u201d\nthe salk institute for biological studies is one of the world ' s preeminent basic research institutions , where internationally renowned faculty probes fundamental life science questions in a unique , collaborative and creative environment . focused both on discovery and on mentoring future generations of researchers , salk scientists make groundbreaking contributions to our understanding of cancer , aging , alzheimer ' s , diabetes and infectious diseases by studying neuroscience , genetics , cell and plant biology , and related disciplines . faculty achievements have been recognized with numerous honors , including nobel prizes and memberships in the national academy of sciences . founded in 1960 by polio vaccine pioneer jonas salk , md . , the institute is an independent nonprofit organization and architectural landmark .\nthis site uses cookies . by continuing to browse this business wire site ( and / or any other business wire website ) , you accept the use of cookies .\nsimply incubate your sample with the appropriate rosettesep\u2122 antibody cocktail for 20 minutes at room temperature , and then perform a standard density gradient centrifugation ( e . g . ficoll\u2122 ) . the tetrameric antibody complexes ( tac ) in the rosettesep\u2122 cocktail crosslink unwanted cells to red blood cells in the sample to form immunorosettes .\nthese immunorosettes pellet during density gradient centrifugation , leaving untouched , highly purified cells at the interface between the plasma and the density gradient medium .\neric weddle jersey greg olsen jersey jay cutler jersey dez bryant jersey demaryius thomas jersey golden tate iii jersey david bakhtiari jersey j . j . watt jersey\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 strict / / en\nurltoken\nlatest : spanish hospital uses syngene system for western blot imaging to speed up clinical . . .\nevaluation of micro - 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{"id": 56095, "summary": [{"text": "dyno nobel is a manufacturer of explosives .", "topic": 8}, {"text": "it is a wholly owned subsidiary of incitec pivot limited operating in australia , canada , the united states , africa , indonesia , mexico , south america , papua new guinea and turkey .", "topic": 7}, {"text": "they provide the explosives used in coal and metal mining , quarry and construction as well as pipeline and seismic used for oil and gas exploration .", "topic": 22}, {"text": "the types of explosives manufactured includes ammonium nitrate , dynamite , electric , non electric and electronic detonators , detonating cord and cast boosters .", "topic": 17}, {"text": "they also produce surface and underground loading systems .", "topic": 22}, {"text": "in 2012 dyno nobel had over a million tons of ammonium nitrate capacity and over 30 manufacturing facilities on two continents . ", "topic": 12}], "title": "dyno nobel", "paragraphs": ["dyno nobel is organized into two groups , dyno nobel americas and dyno nobel asia pacific .\ndecember 2005 dyno nobel acquires the remaining shares of dyno nobel canada which becomes a new business unit of dyno nobel ltd .\ndecember 2005 \u2013 dyno nobel acquires the remaining shares of dyno nobel canada which becomes a new business unit of dyno nobel ltd .\n\u2022 december 2005 dyno nobel acquires the remaining shares of dyno nobel canada which becomes a new business unit of dyno nobel ltd .\nmay 2004 dyno nobel canada , a joint venture , is created by consolidating dyno nobel ltd . , dyno nobel titan and western explosives\nmay 2004 \u2013 dyno nobel canada , a joint venture , is created by consolidating dyno nobel ltd . , dyno nobel titan and western explosives\n\u2022 may 2004 dyno nobel canada , a joint venture , is created by consolidating dyno nobel ltd . , dyno nobel titan and western explosives\nglassdoor has 56 dyno nobel reviews submitted anonymously by dyno nobel employees . read employee reviews and ratings on glassdoor to decide if dyno nobel is right for you .\ndyno nobel is a leading supplier of industrial explosives and blasting services to the mining , quarrying , seismic and construction industries . visit dyno nobel .\ndyno nobel is a leading supplier of industrial explosives and blasting services to the mining , quarrying , seismic and construction industries . visit dyno nobel here .\ndyno nobel dyno nobel is renowned as a global provider of innovative explosive products , services and solutions , delivering groundbreaking performance to its customers every day .\nseptember 2005 ik sells dyno nobel to a consortium of investors led by macquarie bank . macquarie subsequently divests dyno nobel\u2019s european , latin american and asian assets .\n1 dyno nobel health safety representative jobs , including salaries , reviews , and other job information posted anonymously by dyno nobel health safety representative employees . find dyno nobel health safety representative jobs on glassdoor . get hired . love your job .\n1993 - dyno explosives purchased the share of dyno wesfarmers held by wesfarmers ltd .\nseptember 2005 \u2013 ik sells dyno nobel to a consortium of investors led by macquarie bank . macquarie subsequently divests dyno nobel\u2019s european , latin american and asian assets .\ndyno nobel shareholders ok $ 2 . 5 billion deal - the new york times\n\u2022 september 2005 ik sells dyno nobel to a consortium of investors led by macquarie bank . macquarie subsequently divests dyno nobel\u2019s european , latin american and asian assets .\ndoes dyno nobel have any truck driver positions in png ' s lihir island .\n1865 \u2013 alfred nobel , the founder of companies that laid the foundation of dyno nobel , invents the first blasting cap .\n1865 - alfred nobel , the founder of companies that laid the foundation of dyno nobel , invents the first blasting cap .\ndyno nobel is a leading player in both the north american and australian explosives industries .\nmacquarie bank leads consortium to acquire dyno nobel holding asa for us $ 1 . 7 billion\nin 2003 the ensign - bickford company merged with dyno nobel asa , with the new entity to be called dyno nobel . dyno nobel can now boast the most complete range of initiation systems available on the market today - including the industry ' s most advanced electronic initiation system .\n1980 \u2013 dyno nobel commercializes packaged and bulk emulsions , another type of water - based explosive .\n1980 \u2013 dyno nobel commercialises packaged and bulk emulsions , another type of water - based explosive .\nask a question about working or interviewing at dyno nobel . our community is ready to answer .\n\u2022 2012 dyno nobel international is formed as the international business development arm of dyno nobel to cover areas outside the dyno nobel footprints in asia pacific and north america including europe , china , south america , central america , africa , turkey , albania , romania , finland , chile and mexico .\n1984 - dyno and wesfarmers ltd takeover dupont to form dyno wesfarmers . a hydrochloric acid plant was commissioned .\napril 2006 dyno nobel acquires the eti holding ( formerly dupont ) explosives business in the u . s . and canada\n\u2022 dyno nobel international \u2013 formerly known as dyno nobel new markets \u2013 is the international business development arm of dyno nobel outside our existing dyno nobel footprints in asia pacific and north america . dyno nobel international is an actively managed portfolio of businesses with sales regions outside the core markets of north america ( dyno nobel americas ) and asia pacific ( dnap ) . the business has operations across a number of continents including europe , china , south america , central america and africa and employs more than 350 people in turkey , albania , romania , finland , chile , mexico and china . the dyno nobel international portfolio operates across four continents with differing market characteristics : western europe and southern africa where the markets are mature and south america , mexico , northern and western africa and eastern europe , where markets have a strong link to global growth .\napril 2006 \u2013 dyno nobel acquires the eti holding ( formerly dupont ) explosives business in the u . s . and canada\ndyno nobel produces nitric acid in a variety of strengths as well as urea and ammonia based fertilizers ( see agriculture ) .\n1999 - queensland nitrate project ( qnp ) , a joint venture between csbp and dyno nobel asia pacific , is established .\n\u2022 april 2006 dyno nobel acquires the eti holding ( formerly dupont ) explosives business in the u . s . and canada\nthe remaining 250 , 000 tonnes / year will be used by explosives manufacturer dyno nobel americas ( dna ) , part of wholly owned ipl subsidiary dyno nobel , as feedstock for ammonium nitrate ( an ) and urea ammonium nitrate ( uan ) .\ndyno nobel inc . has achieved independent certification under the national mining association ' s coresafety\u00ae system . dyno nobel , a global manufacturer of explosives , is the first non - mining company to receive independent certification under what nma calls its signature safety program .\na consortium of investors ( consortium ) led by macquarie bank limited ( macquarie ) , today announced it was successful in its bid to acquire dyno nobel holding asa ( dyno nobel holding ) for a total consideration of approximately us $ 1 . 7 billion .\ndyno nobel holding is a commercial explosives company headquartered in norway and predominantly owned by industri kapital , a european private equity firm .\ndyno nobel ' s primary products are ammonium nitrate based bulk explosives , packaged explosives and precision initiating systems . dyno nobel also offers transportation and storage services , as well as shot loading and technical services , including blast design , blasting and blast management services .\nincitec expects to take over dyno nobel on june 2 , with trading in the expanded group\u2019s shares to begin the next day .\nthe 210 employees were laid off following a merger of dyno nobel with a subsidiary of connecticut - based ensign - bickford industries .\nthe court fined dyno nobel $ 460 , 000 and ordered it pay the epa ' s $ 72 , 000 legal fees .\nin a statement , dyno nobel said safety of its workers and the community\nis a core value of our business .\ndecember 2003 dyno nobel acquires el paso corporation\u2019s north american nitrogen plants in cheyenne wyoming , st . helens oregon , and battle mountain nevada\n\u2022 december 2003 dyno nobel acquires el paso corporation\u2019s ammonium nitrate plants in cheyenne wyoming , st . helens oregon , and battle mountain nevada\nanother recycling project at dyno nobel\u2019s bajool site in queensland is delivering a win - win scenario for our business and a local farmer .\nthe consortium intends to separate dyno nobel holding into two entities . the consortium will retain the australian and north american businesses and the 50 % interest in the detnet initiation systems joint venture ( dyno nobel ) . in a separate and distinct agreement , orica limited ( orica ) has agreed to acquire dyno nobel holding ' s latin american , asian and european , middle eastern and african businesses for us $ 685 million , subject to regulatory approvals being received . completion of the consortium ' s acquisition of dyno nobel holding is not conditional on the orica sale .\n1956 \u2013 slurry ( water - based ) explosives are pioneered by dr . melvin cook at ireco . later becomes part of dyno nobel .\ndecember 2003 \u2013 dyno nobel acquires el paso corporation\u2019s north american nitrogen plants in cheyenne wyoming , st . helens oregon , and battle mountain nevada\nnovember 2006 dyno nobel announces expansion at the cheyenne , wyoming ammonium nitrate production facility intended to serve growth in the nearby powder river basin .\nan environmental protection agency spokesman said the agency is still investigating a large 2010 leak at dyno nobel . a smaller leak resulted in a $ 17 , 000 epa fine in 2009 , with the agency saying that dyno nobel failed to notify emergency responders about the leak for 11 hours .\nnovember 2006 \u2013 dyno nobel announces expansion at the cheyenne , wyoming ammonium nitrate production facility intended to serve growth in the nearby powder river basin .\n\u2022 november 2006 dyno nobel announces expansion at the cheyenne , wyoming ammonium nitrate production facility intended to serve growth in the nearby powder river basin .\ntom hethmon , principal at hethmon associates llc , conducted the independent audit for dyno nobel . for more information on core safety , visit urltoken .\nexplosives company dyno nobel has been slugged more than $ 500 , 000 for a toxic leak that killed cattle at a nsw hunter valley farm .\nreview of dyno nobel \u2013 \u2018the depot environment was always amazing , but the management could use some improvement . \u2019 - review # 524751 | seek\nthe chemring nobel team ' s approach to serving customers is the result of nearly 150 years of innovation and development going back to alfred nobel .\nthe consortium will explore a range of options for dyno nobel , including the potential for an ipo on the australian stock exchange ( asx ) in the first half of 2006 . the consortium intends to build the future management team for the new organisation around the current excellent management team of dyno nobel .\nsafety salaries at dyno nobel can range from $ 64 , 708 - $ 75 , 467 . this estimate is based upon 2 dyno nobel safety salary report ( s ) provided by employees or estimated based upon statistical methods . see all safety salaries to learn how this stacks up in the market .\nwashington , d . c . \u2013 the national mining association ( nma ) today recognized dyno nobel\u2019s achievement of independent certification under its core safety\u00ae system . dyno nobel inc . , a global manufacturer of explosives , is the first non - mining company to receive independent certification under nma\u2019s signature safety program .\nthe environment protection authority ( epa ) took dyno nobel asia pacific to the land and environment court over a leak at its warkworth facility in 2015 .\ndyno nobel is a leading supplier of industrial explosives and blasting services to the mining , quarrying , seismic and construction industries . dyno nobel is the market leader in north america \u2013 the largest explosives market in the world \u2013 and the second largest supplier in australia \u2013 the third largest explosives market in the world .\nfebruary 2006 dyno nobel acquires st . lawrence explosives ( adams center , new york ) and hall explosives ( hershey , pennsylvania ) , formerly joint venture partners\ndavid zelinski , kbr president of onshore , engineering & construction americas , congratulates kbr employees for achieving a safety milestone at the dyno nobel site in louisiana .\ndyno nobel , a global manufacturer of explosives , is the first non - mining company to receive independent certification under what nma calls its signature safety program .\nnitromak dyno nobel , located in ankara turkey , has served the competitive explosives materials market in europe and turkey for over 25 years . during this period , we grew to become a leading supplier of explosives products and services . supported by dyno nobel ' s global organization , customers receive innovative service and support .\nfebruary 2006 \u2013 dyno nobel acquires st . lawrence explosives ( adams center , new york ) and hall explosives ( hershey , pennsylvania ) , formerly joint venture partners\n\u2022 february 2006 dyno nobel acquires st . lawrence explosives ( adams center , new york ) and hall explosives ( hershey , pennsylvania ) , formerly joint venture partners\ndyno nobel americas ( dna ) and cliffs natural resources , a major customer , have detonated the largest explosive volume blast in minnesota state history at northshore mine .\nfrom 1984 until 2005 dyno nobel , a norwegian - owned explosives company established in the 1800\u2019s , combined the world\u2019s most competent explosives companies into a single global organization .\nsafety is personal . at dyno nobel , we have two ways to identify those conditions and practices that may impact our own safety and safety of those working around us .\n1867 \u2013 alfred nobel invents dynamite , another major step in explosives safety and efficiency .\nthe chemring nobel story begins nearly 150 years ago with alfred nobel and his new process for manufacturing nitroglycerin . in 1865 , nobel helped to set up the norwegian - based nitroglycerin compagniet to manufacture his new explosive in a factory at lysaker on the outskirts of oslo .\nport ewen - - explosives maker dyno nobel will close its manufacturing operation in port ewen but continue to operate a distribution , sales and service support center there , the company says .\ndyno nobel employs more than 3 , 000 people and has manufacturing facilities in australia , canada , the u . s . , indonesia , mexico , south america , papua new guinea and turkey . dyno nobel is renowned for its excellent safety performance and as a provider of innovative explosive products and services , which together deliver groundbreaking performance through practical innovation for its customers .\nnew owners sold parts of the business at the end of 2005 and , now , dyno nobel operates primarily in north america and australia with planned re - entry into selected international markets .\nour founder , alfred nobel , changed the world with his invention of dynamite and the detonator in the mid - 1800\u2032s and changed it again when he founded the world famous nobel prizes .\nthroughout our history , we have patented over 2 , 800 products with 230 patents currently in force . in fact , most of the innovative explosive products ever invented are traced through dyno nobel .\n2006\u2013 dyno nobel develops portable modular emulsion plants allowing us to respond to our customers\u2019 need for high quality bulk emulsion on site , in remote locations where raw materials may be difficult to source .\nthe company ' s statement said dyno nobel was founded in the 1920s and employs more than 3 , 300 people at 36 manufacturing facilities in the united states , canada , mexico and australia .\nbut dyno nobel mixes its ammonium nitrate with water , keeping it in liquid form that is much less likely to explode , said ron youngberg , operations chief with columbia river fire & rescue .\n2006 \u2013 dyno nobel develops portable modular emulsion plants allowing us to respond to our customers\u2019 need for high quality bulk emulsion on site , in remote locations where raw materials may be difficult to source .\ndyno nobel provides customer solutions through our people , our products , and our services . our blasters are among the most highly trained in the industry . dyno nobel provides a full range of reliable explosives products from manufacturing plants around the world , and blasting services from a distribution network unmatched in the industry . our r & d ; is focused on practical ways to use new technologies to benefit our customers .\ndyno nobel was purchased in 2008 by incitec pivot limited ( asx \u2013 ipl ) an asx top 50 company . incitec pivot is a chemical manufacturer supplying agricultural fertilizers and industrial chemicals for australian and international markets .\ndna services four large open - pit taconite mines in minnesota , including northshore mine , located atthe eastern end of the mesabi iron range . dyno nobel ' s blasting crew loaded the aprilll , 2012 blast .\nin 2006 , orica acquired significant parts of dyno nobel including the european division and thus operations at engene . orica then spun off production of high explosives at engene and sold the new business to chemring group uk .\ndoodlebuggers around the world can benefit from the advanced technologies of dyno nobel seismic explosives systems . we bring innovation and experience to the acquisition of accurate seismic data using safe and efficient methods in a wide variety of challenging environments .\nquarry academy was developed by the innovative alliance between the north american divisions of sandvik construction and dyno nobel . our two companies continue to work together to provide this educational seminar which focuses on best practices to improve process efficiencies .\nmarch gallagher , deputy director for economic development in the ulster county planning department , said dyno nobel ' s news is unfortunate and that county executive michael hein will continue to direct his staff to work to retain existing companies .\nat the dyno nobel site , kbr ' s commitment to zero harm is reinforced with daily and weekly site meetings , toolbox safety meetings and award recognition for employees , which all stress the importance of a safe work culture .\na third project involves two solar power trials at dyno nobel sites in queensland . these trials are implementing innovative energy saving offices from blue planet buildings at lady loretta mine near mt isa and the ernest henry mine at clonclurry .\nestablished over 180 years ago , dyno nobel has a unique history and an unsurpassed tradition of practical innovation . we are a global leader in commercial explosives , creating and investing in products and solutions to help our customers remain competitive .\nestablished over 180 years ago , dyno nobel has a unique history and an unsurpassed tradition of practical innovation . we are a global leader in commercial explosives , creating and investing in products and solutions to help our customers remain competitive .\nestablished over 180 years ago , dyno nobel has a unique history and an unsurpassed tradition of practical innovation . we are a global leader in commercial explosives , creating and investing in products and solutions to help our customers remain competitive .\nshareholders in australian firm dyno nobel , the world\u2019s second - largest supplier of explosives , overwhelmingly approved a 2 . 6 billion australian dollar ( $ 2 . 5 billion ) takeover by fertilizer maker incitec pivot , proxy votes showed thursday .\nthere were no alarms or other systems to warn dyno nobel personnel of the discharge and , as a result , dangerous chemicals discharged from the facility and a local farmer felt the brunt of that on his property and his animals .\ndyno nobel , a subsidiary of australia ' s incitec pivot ltd . , is one of the largest explosives manufacturers in the world , supplying the mining , construction and quarry industries . it makes fertilizer at plants in oregon and wyoming .\nthe causes of the texas fertilizer plant explosion last week are still under review , but oregon ' s largest fertilizer plant - - dyno nobel just north of columbia city - - appears to pose a much lower explosion hazard , firefighters say .\nincitec pivot limited is engaged in the manufacture , trading and distribution of fertilizers , industrial explosives , and chemicals . it operates in two segments : fertilizers , which include incitec pivot fertilisers ( ipf ) , southern cross international ( sci ) , and fertilisers elimination ( elim ) and explosives , which includes dyno nobel americas ( dna ) , dyno nobel asia pacific ( dnap ) , and explosives eliminations ( elim ) . ipf manufactures products , such as urea , ammonia and single super phosphate .\nmacquarie ' s chief financial officer , mr greg ward , said :\ndyno nobel is a leading supplier of explosives in several regions of the world . the company is the number one player in north america and a top two player in australia .\ndyno nobel has five ammonium nitrate manufacturing facilities in north america and a 50 % interest in the ammonium nitrate facility in moura , queensland . it also has twelve bulk facilities , seven initiation systems manufacturing facilities and four centres dedicated to research and technology .\nunder the offer , dyno shareholders will get 0 . 01406 incitec pivot shares and 70 australian cents for each of their shares .\n\u201cdyno nobel is proud to achieve this level of safety certification , and reaffirms our core value of zero harm for everyone everyday\u201d , said nick stratford , president of dyno nobel americas . \u201czero harm is the foundation of our company\u2019s culture and we engage with each employee every day through reinforcement of safety behaviors like take5 ! , our 5 step risk assessment tool , safety shares at every meeting , and many other activities , to ensure the safety of everyone , every day is lived as our top priority . \u201d\n\u201cthe safety and health of our employees and contractors extends far beyond the mines \u2013 it\u2019s a core value of the numerous supporting companies that make mining possible , \u201d said hal quinn , president and ceo of nma . \u201cwith this certification , dyno nobel has not only proven its commitment to continuously improving safety and health at its operations , but also marked a significant milestone . we are encouraged by dyno nobel\u2019s efforts and hope that it inspires other companies serving the mining industry to take the core safety pledge and complete certification . \u201d\nthe company has strong relationships with its key customers which it services through its extensive distribution network . the majority of dyno nobel ' s customers are under long term contracts and operate in the iron ore , coal and metals mining industries and the quarrying and construction sector .\ndyno nobel north america ( dnna ) supplies industrial explosives and blasting services to the mining , quarrying and construction industries in the united states and canada , the largest explosives market in the world . additionally , dnna supplies nitrogen based products to agricultural and industrial chemical markets .\ndyno nobel is proud to achieve this level of safety certification and reaffirms our core value of zero harm for everyone everyday ,\nsaid nick stratford , president of dyno nobel americas .\nzero harm is the foundation of our company ' s culture , and we engage with each employee every day through reinforcement of safety behaviors like take5 ! , our five - step risk assessment tool , safety shares at every meeting , and many other activities to ensure the safety of everyone , every day is lived as our top priority .\ndyno nobel are no longer in sydney , they relocated to brisbane . this position gave me the opportunity to learn about regulatory compliance . the work culture was fun and vibrant . we had drinks in the board room every friday , a lot of team events etc .\ndyno nobel americas ( dna ) supplies industrial explosives and blasting services to the mining , quarrying and construction industries in latin america , the united states and canada the largest explosives market in the world . additionally , dna supplies nitrogen based products to agricultural and industrial chemical markets .\nthe safety and health of our employees and contractors extends far beyond the mines \u2013 it ' s a core value of the numerous supporting companies that make mining possible ,\nsaid hal quinn , president and ceo of nma .\nwith this certification , dyno nobel has not only proven its commitment to continuously improving safety and health at its operations , but also marked a significant milestone . we are encouraged by dyno nobel ' s efforts and hope that it inspires other companies serving the mining industry to take the coresafety pledge and complete certification .\nbest products + best locations = best in class : dyno nobel manufactures and distributes chemical products from strategically located plants and storage facilities to the industrial and agricultural markets . we have invested heavily in strong partnerships to provide a distribution network to meet the growing needs of our customers .\ndyno nobel is renowned as a global provider of innovative explosive products , services and solutions . we deliver groundbreaking performance to our customers every day . our legacy , and our future , is to produce effective explosives products and provide professional blasting services , with an emphasis on safety .\ndyno nobel americas ( dna ) supplies industrial explosives and blasting services to the mining , quarrying and construction industries in latin america , the united states and canada , the largest explosives market in the world . additionally , dna supplies nitrogen based products to agricultural and industrial chemical markets .\nin 2009 , diminishing customer demand and falling cost competitiveness led to a review of manufacturing at the dyno nobel initiation systems plant at port ewen ,\nthe company ' s statement said . it said the review concluded manufacturing at the plant should be phased out over 12 months .\nfor example dyno nobel asia pacific\u2019s warkworth site , in the hunter valley new south wales , achieved its target to divert all ammonium nitrate bags from landfill by the end of 2013 , saving approximately $ 46 , 000 per year and making approximately 70 tonnes of plastic available to be recycled .\na new banner congratulating kbr on reaching a key safety milestone now hangs in the dyno noble ammonia plant that kbr is building in waggaman , la .\na notice filed by dyno nobel with the state department of labor said 39 people employed at the plant will be laid off by sept . 30 . a press release issued by the company on thursday , however , said 14 people would remain employed at the site for the non - manufacturing tasks .\nfrom almost any perspective , the new dyno nobel ammonia plant currently under construction in waggaman , louisiana is a ground - breaking project . it is one of the first onshore ammonia plants built in the united states in the past 20 years , and one of the first built in louisiana in a quarter century . the dyno nobel project is also the first to use an integrated kbr solution of kbr ' s purifier\u2122 ammonia technology , engineering , construction and procurement ( epc ) . additionally , the project is the first epc lump sum ammonia project executed by kbr in the united states in three decades .\ndyno nobel senior management has vision for growth , and the company appears to have an excellent strategy to execute the plan . senior management will challenge each other in many areas of the business , which can lead to excellent new ideas , but it can also lead to silos and entrenchment of ideas .\nlater in 2010 , the oregon occupational safety and health division also found five\nserious\nviolations at the plant related to processes surrounding anhydrous ammonia storage and other problems , fining dyno nobel $ 3 , 120 . the agency inspected the facility twice in 2012 , online records show , finding no violations .\ndyno nobel has had two significant leaks since 2008 of anhydrous ammonia , stored at high pressure and considered one of oregon ' s largest industrial threats to workers and residents . the largest single commercial use of anhydrous ammonia is for refrigeration in food storage plants , though fertilizer producers and wholesalers also widely store it .\nchemring nobel as was established on july 1 , 2007 . we are a proud supplier of explosives to the defense industry in nato and allied countries . our products form a vital part in a multitude of missile systems and ammunitions . chemring nobel is known for high quality and on time deliveries at competitive terms .\ndyno nobel , whose local plant is off u . s . route 9w in the esopus hamlet of port ewen , is a manufacturer and supplier of industrial explosives and blasting services for the mining , quarrying , seismic and construction industries . it ' s u . s . headquarters is in salt lake city , utah .\ndyno nobel iron range general manager joseph hejny said the record blast was a great success . ' 1he fragmentation was excellent , no post - blast fumes , very little fly rock , low noise output and limited vibration made it seem like a routine day of blasting on minnesota ' s iron range ,\nhe said .\ndyno nobel asia pacific ( dnap ) supplies industrial explosives and blasting services to the mining industry in australia , indonesia and papua new guinea for surface and underground mining in the thermal coal , metallurgical coal , iron ore and other metals sectors . dnap is the second largest supplier in australia which is the third largest explosives market in the world .\nbeginning with william bickford\u2019s invention of safety fuse in 1831 and alfred nobel\u2019s legacy of safety and innovation , we have a unique history and an unrivaled tradition of practical innovation .\nbeginning with william bickford\u2019s invention of safety fuse in 1831 and alfred nobel\u2019s legacy of safety and innovation , we have a unique history and an unrivalled tradition of practical innovation .\ndyno nobel asia pacific ( dnap ) supplies industrial explosives and blasting services to the mining industry in australia , europe , indonesia and papua new guinea for surface and underground mining in the thermal coal , metallurgical coal , iron ore and other metals sectors . dnap is the second largest supplier in australia which is the third largest explosives market in the world .\ndyno nobel announces today the results from the differential energy\u2122 blasting trial conducted at a gold mine in the western united states . the trial showed differential energy increased overall shovel productivity by 8 % , reduced powder factor by 18 % , eliminated the need to dewater wet drill holes and reduced all visible nox after - blast fumes over traditional blasting methods . read more\ndyno nobel has attained a new groundbreaking world record through seam blast in central queensland using the digishot plus electronic initiation system . on friday 24 april 2015 , a through seam blast was fired at a large open cut coal mine using 4 , 788 digishot plus detonators . this is the largest through seam blast ever recorded to date using electronic detonators . world record blast\ndyno nobel announces today the results from the differential energy\u2122 blasting trial conducted at a gold mine in the western united states . the trial showed the differential energy system increased overall shovel productivity by 8 % , reduced powder factor by 18 % , eliminated the need to dewater wet drill holes and reduced all visible nox after - blast fumes over traditional blasting methods . read more\nfor example dyno nobel asia pacific\u2019s warkworth site , in the hunter valley new south wales , achieved its target to divert all ammonium nitrate bags from landfill by the end of 2013 , saving approximately $ 46 , 000 per year and making approximately 70 tonnes of plastic available to be recycled . each year 30 , 000 bags were stored on site before being transported to landfill .\nnorthshore mine engineers , designs and drills the blast patterns while dyno nobel tapes , primes , loads , stems and initiates the blasts . northshore mine selected titan ld bulk explosive for the 1 . 45 million kilogram ( 3 . 2 million pound ) blast . an average northshore blast is 363 , 000 - 544 , 000 kilograms ( 800 , 000 - 1 . 2 million pounds ) .\nexplosive delivery with hazmat truck documentation of delivery and information of truck , materials carried , etc . interaction with dyno employees when fueling for delivery good mid - level mgnt , difficulty communicating with higher mgnt .\nthis is definitely a showcase project not only for dyno nobel and its parent company incitec pivot limited , but also for kbr ' s ammonia plant technology and epc services ,\nsaid charles humphrey , kbr downstream project director , who is overseeing construction of the $ 600 million project .\nkbr has revolutionized the industry by pioneering the advancement of ammonia technology , and we continue to lead the way .\nincitec pivot limited is engaged in the manufacture and distribution of industrial explosives , industrial chemicals and fertilizers , and the provision of related services . the company segments include asia pacific , americas and corporate . its asia pacific segment includes incitec pivot fertilizers ( ipf ) , southern cross international ( sci ) and dyno nobel asia pacific ( dnap ) . ipf manufactures and distributes fertilizers in eastern australia . sci manufactures ammonium phosphates and is a distributor of its manufactured fertilizer product to wholesalers in australia and the export market . dnap manufactures and sells industrial explosives and related products and services to the mining industry in the asia pacific region and turkey . its americas segment includes dyno nobel americas ( dna ) , which manufactures and sells industrial explosives and related products and services to the mining , quarrying and construction industries in the americas ( the united states , canada , mexico and chile ) .\nslated for mechanical completion in march 2016 , the dyno nobel project is meeting and exceeding its schedule and budget milestones . more importantly , with kbr ' s commitment to zero harm , the project is reaching these milestones without incident . more than two million man hours have been executed to date with no lost time incidents . kbr will also be providing pre - commissioning , commissioning and start - up for the plant when it goes online next year .\nhouston - august 6 , 2015 - kbr , inc . ( nyse : kbr ) announced today it has surpassed 3 million work hours without a days away from work incident at the dyno nobel ammonia plant construction site in waggaman , louisiana . although this is not the first such achievement for kbr , the logistical and schedule challenges associated with this particular project make it a significant milestone demonstrating our commitment to zero harm to people , property and the environment .\ndyno nobel paid well , i had a great manager . the expectation of a 70 hour work week was hard mentally and physically . my body broke down . i offered to go part time , unfortunately the company was unable to accommodate me . if you are single , dont have a home to upkeep and rather be alone - this is the job for you . if you are a family person . . . . . not a good match .\nthe dyno nobel plant , on u . s . 30 about 33 miles north of downtown portland , stores one million to 2 . 5 million gallons of anhydrous ammonia and 10 , 000 to 50 , 000 gallons of ammonium nitrate , according to information gathered by the oregon state fire marshal ' s office under community - right - to - know laws . a mixture of ammonium nitrate and fuel oil was used to make the oklahoma city bomb in 1995 .\nthe success thus far of the dyno nobel project is generating more success . kbr was recently awarded an epc contract with yara international and basf group ' s joint production company to provide an integrated technology and epc ammonia solution at basf ' s site in freeport , texas . the world - scale plant will produce about 750 , 000 metric tons per year of ammonia , further solidifying kbr ' s leading presence in the united states and reinforcing our capabilities in the ammonia market .\nfollowing an explosion at the lysaker site in 1875 , the factory was moved 40 kilometers further south to the fjord town of s\u00e6tre , where chemring nobel still resides today , continuing norway\u2019s long and proud history of explosives - related production .\nour aim is to keep all of our people on the ipl dyno nobel ammonia plant safe , and to ensure our culture of zero harm for everyone , every day is fully embedded across every activity undertaken . it is our priority to make sure our people are safe while working on our project and it is especially pleasing to be working with kbr , a company who shares the same safety values as the ipl group ,\nsaid james fazzino , ipl managing director and ceo .\nat the time , availability of hmx was very limited on strategic - military grounds , and nitroglycerin compagniet ( later dyno nobel , orica and now the chemring group ) was asked if it was willing to start industrial production of hmx at its engene plant . engineers from engene were then allowed access to the holston army ammunition plant in the usa to study its hmx production technology . based on this knowledge , a factory was built to manufacture high explosives . this was officially opened in 1968 .\nnto is a highly effective , insensitive explosive that is in demand for use in insensitive explosive compounds employed in insensitive munitions . chemring nobel has a significant nto production capacity and , thanks to its unrivalled experience and expertise , is the global leader in production and use of nto .\nthroughout this journey there have been several transformations . the original company , jones , scott and co . , was bought by nobel which went on to merge with brunner mond and co , united alkali company and british dyestuffs corporation to form imperial chemical industries plc ( ici plc ) .\ndyno nobel transportation inc . ( dnti ) driver alertness program has demonstrated a range of safety , productivity and personal wellbeing benefits this year . a fatigue management policy was launched last year in response to our concern for driver safety after an increase in the number of driver fatigue - related vehicle incidents . experts estimate one in five americans have some form of sleep apnoea . shift workers and those in the transportation industry have been identified as having a higher than normal rate of sleep apnoea . at any given time , dnti has 160 drivers on the road and clocks up some 12 million miles per year .\nchemring nobel is certified according to aqap 2110 , iso 14001 and oshas 18001 . we are regularly audited by the us defense contract management agency ( dcma ) , the norwegian defense logistics organisation ( flo ) , the norwegian directorate for civil protection ( dsb ) and by teknologisk institutt ( ti ) .\nbutyl - nena is an insensitive , energy - rich softener that can be used in areas such as rocket motors and explosives compounds . production of this product also began during the 1980\u2019s and 1990\u2019s . chemring nobel has developed and patented a continuous process for the manufacture of butyl - nena with a large production capacity and high - quality end product .\nincitec pivot limited is an industrial chemicals manufacturer supplying the agriculture and mining industries . visit incitec pivot limited here .\nincitec pivot plays a leading role in the manufacture and supply of fertiliser to farmers in australia ' s eastern and southern states . visit incitec pivot fertilisers here .\ndata as of 09 / 07 / 18 4 : 11 p . m . data provided by nasdaq .\n^ \\ o > ` ^ o = carcfesfedrc ] \\ h0kg \\ xd ` ui ^ zo = sod ' ok @ xti2uqf + yuj4zxk6eauigauismaetmconj _ ^ ^ \\ p ? ywk5lkf , ee = : : 2\u0012jjb $ ee ; \u001bcc9\u0019a > 5\u0015mja ! oug . ] ardehwnabp ? fgujop ` ` jl ^ [ ei [ uectgnkztup ] zslyqvo \\ xxq _ ] sm ] ymgyrtsaeop ` ` hj ] ykmbgmodqllbjsodtrl ` _ uwbjop ^ [ rtf ~ km ` _ uwj4hl ^ \\ swh\u0438uyh\u0435tqbgro ^ \\ zuae } xbj\u007fzdt ~ yf ~ rj ] ytkbg } xdt | wcoxs _ ^ snzttmzsslyrxq ^ \\ | ubgwn _ ] vn [ v | v ^ [ wr _ ^ oh ^ \\ b ] wmhfzstrcovpbjhbtgc ] qalh \\ xqoc % 88 . \u000ecc9\u0018 [ [ qawyk5dfyrwwm9 _ _ wnrsk5adyqjrcoitclnoabqtclcgvkeh7\u001797 * / / % \u0006dne ' \\ pexoi ] zoi ] ynhzthbvkd ^ rda ] qba ] qahdxoicujgasejdvknhxopiwmslyqpivkqjwmslzsslztqjwnrkxptmzssmwmsmwmsmwmwvb $ rpa ! bb8\u0018442\u0012687\u0016 ( , + $ * & \u0005 / 6 . \u000fhdc % c ? < \u001b # \u001b\u00013 . 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investors to participate in this exciting investment opportunity .\nthe impact on the bank ' s tier 1 capital during the holding period is anticipated to be a decrease of 0 . 5 % in tier 1 and total capital . there is no significant earnings impact arising from the period of asset ownership .\nthe transaction is subject to regulatory and other approvals . completion is expected by late november 2005 .\nthis information is a general description of the macquarie group only . before acting on any information , you should consider the appropriateness of it having regard to your particular objectives , financial situation and needs and seek advice . no information set out above constitutes advice , an advertisement , an invitation , an offer or a solicitation , to buy or sell any financial product or security or to engage in any investment activity , or an offer of any banking or financial service . some products and / or services mentioned on this website may not be suitable for you and may not be available in all jurisdictions .\nmacquarie only carries on banking activities in those countries it is authorised to do so . macquarie bank limited ( mbl ) is authorised by the australian prudential regulation authority ( apra ) in australia to carry out banking business in australia . mbl , acting through its seoul branch , is authorized and regulated by the financial services commission in korea to carry out banking business in korea . mbl , acting through its singapore branch , is authorized and regulated by the monetary authority of singapore to carry out banking business in singapore . mbl , acting through its hong kong branch , is authorized and regulated by the hong kong monetary authority to carry on banking business in hong kong . mbl london branch is authorized and regulated by the australian prudential regulation authority . authorized by the prudential regulation authority . subject to regulation by the financial conduct authority and limited regulation by the prudential regulation authority . details about the extent of our regulation by the prudential regulation authority are available from us on request . macquarie bank international limited ( mbil ) is authorized by the prudential regulation authority and regulated by the financial conduct authority and the prudential regulation authority . both mbl london branch and mbil are authorized to carry out banking business in the united kingdom .\nother than macquarie bank limited ( mbl ) , any macquarie group entity noted on this page is not an authorized deposit - taking institution for the purposes of the banking act 1959 ( commonwealth of australia ) . that entity ' s obligations do not represent deposits or other liabilities of mbl . mbl does not guarantee or otherwise provide assurance in respect of the obligations of that entity , unless noted otherwise .\nmacquarie group limited and its related corporations are not otherwise currently authorized to accept deposits or conduct banking business in any other jurisdiction . other members of the macquarie group are subject to regulation in the regions in which they operate . further information can be found on this website or by contacting us .\nmacquarie bank limited maintains representative offices in the states of illinois , new york and texas , but is not authorized to conduct business in the us .\nsome of the products and services described are not available in some jurisdictions and any description does not constitute advice , an advertisement , an invitation , an offer or a solicitation , to buy or sell any products or services described .\nincitec pivot limited is an industrial chemicals manufacturer , supplying the agriculture and mining industries . visit incitec pivot limited\nincitec pivot fertilisers plays a leading role in the manufacture and supply of fertiliser to farmers in australia ' s eastern and southern states . visit incitec pivot fertilisers\n1831 \u2013 safety fuse is invented by william bickford , forerunner of the ensign - bickford company , to replace black powder - filled cord . mining safety increases dramatically .\n1999 \u2013 dynoconsult , a specialist consulting division , is formed to improve our customers\u2019 overall profitability through groundbreaking solutions . dozens of successful customer solutions and case studies have been documented in coal , metal , stone and construction .\n2000\u2019s \u2013 jv partner detnet , develops state of the art electronic initiation system technologies to enhance productivity , decrease environmental concerns , and increase safety and cost effectiveness on mine and quarry sites .\nrecent mergers and acquisitions through practical innovation , we have grown to become the market leader in north america ( the largest explosives market in the world ) and the second largest supplier in australia ( the third largest explosives market in the world ) .\ndevelop technical solutions to assist our customers\u2019 operations perform optimally at all levels , generating sustainable downstream blasting solutions , processing efficiency , cost savings and productivity gains . our experienced consultants adopt a holistic blasting solutions approach to each project . with an emphasis on results \u2013 not just recommendations . the\nteam works in close partnership with our customers from the initiation stage through to implementation and results monitoring .\nto use this website , cookies must be enabled in your browser . to enable cookies , follow the instructions for your browser below .\nthere is a specific issue with the facebook in - 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", "topic": 32}], "title": "midmichigan health", "paragraphs": ["midmichigan medical center \u2013 alpena midmichigan medical center \u2013 clare midmichigan medical center \u2013 gladwin midmichigan medical center \u2013 gratiot midmichigan medical center \u2013 midland midmichigan medical center \u2013 mt . pleasant midmichigan medical center \u2013 west branch\nglassdoor has 47 midmichigan health reviews submitted anonymously by midmichigan health employees . read employee reviews and ratings on glassdoor to decide if midmichigan health is right for you .\n1984 midmichigan health is established as the parent holding company of midmichigan medical center \u2013 midland and midmichigan medical center \u2013 clare .\n2007 midmichigan home care is formed by merging midmichigan visiting nurse association , midmichigan visiting nurse support services and gratiot home health services .\nmedical records are maintained by health information management ( him ) at midmichigan health . as a patient of midmichigan health , you have the right to obtain your medical records .\n1986 midmichigan visiting nurse support services ( now midmichigan home care ) is incorporated .\nmidmichigan health park \u2013 freeland is established at the site of the former midmichigan medical offices \u2013 freeland . midmichigan urgent care \u2013 freeland opens at this location .\nbeaverton \u2013 midmichigan health is a non - profit health system , headquartered in midland , michigan , affiliated with the university of michigan health system .\nthe university of michigan health system ( umhs ) and midmichigan health are announcing a formal affiliation between the two organizations .\nmidmichigan medical center \u2013 gratiot is the new name for gratiot medical center , reflecting seamless integration across the midmichigan health system . urgent care becomes midmichigan urgent care \u2013 alma .\nmidmichigan health announced the new health education building on the campus of midmichigan medical center \u2013 midland will be named the gerstacker building . the building opened in july 2015 .\nlast year , midmichigan provided $ 88 million in charity care and other benefits to improve the health of the communities midmichigan serves .\nalpena regional medical center ( armc ) joined midmichigan health , on april 1 , 2016 , making it the fifth medical center in the midmichigan health system . to reflect the hospital joining midmichigan , armc has changed its name to midmichigan medical center \u2013 alpena .\nmidmichigan health is a nonprofit health care system that serves 14 counties in the central and northern parts of michigan\u2019s lower peninsula .\nmidmichigan health is a family of organizations dedicated to providing quality , comprehensive health care throughout the middle of michigan and beyond .\nthe midmichigan health foundation raises funds to support equipment , services and programs for patients and families served throughout the health system .\nfor a more detailed history , see midmichigan health : evolution of a major health system ( pdf , 23 mb ) .\n2000 midmichigan health park \u2013 mt . pleasant opens in mt . pleasant , michigan .\nmidmichigan health is hosting an onsite career fair at midmichigan medical center \u2013 alpena on august 13 th 3 - 5 p . m .\nwest branch regional medical center ( wbrmc ) joined midmichigan health , on april 2 , 2018 , making it the seventh medical center in the midmichigan health system . to reflect the hospital joining midmichigan , wbrmc has changed its name to midmichigan medical center \u2013 west branch .\numhs has expertise in population health and information technology that can be shared with midmichigan health as it builds capabilities in these areas .\ncommunity benefits are programs and services designed to improve the community\u2019s health and increase access to health care . often midmichigan health provides these services on a free or discounted basis .\ndiane postler - slattery will serve as the next midmichigan health president and chief executive officer .\nmidmichigan health plans to seek a new owner for its nursing homes in midland and gladwin .\nmidmichigan health park - harrison 815 n . clare avenue , suite a , harrison , mi\n2004 gratiot health system in alma , michigan becomes a wholly - owned subsidiary of midmichigan health and changes its name to gratiot medical center ( now midmichigan medical center \u2013 gratiot ) .\nmidmichigan health will retain its local control of its health centers , but the block \u201cm\u201d is now a part of the organization\u2019s logo .\nownership of the midmichigan stratford village and midmichigan gladwin pines nursing homes was transferred to the peplinski group .\nfederal reforms under the affordable care act spurred midmichigan\u2019s pursuit of an alliance , said richard m . reynolds , president and ceo of midmichigan health .\nconstruction was completed on the new midmichigan health park \u2013 harrison facility . the building combines midmichigan health physicians and services , the central michigan district health department ( cmdhd ) services and dental services provided by the michigan community dental clinics .\nregional imaging center , inc . is created as a joint venture magnetic resonance imaging service between midmichigan health , bay health and covenant healthcare .\nmidmichigan health has combined its major employed physician practices system - wide into a new collaborative enterprise .\n1982 mid - michigan health care systems , inc . ( now midmichigan health ) is formed as a joint venture subsidiary between midland hospital ( now midmichigan medical center \u2013 midland ) and clare community hospital ( now midmichigan medical center \u2013 clare . )\nit was formed in the early 1980s when midmichigan medical center - clare joined midmichigan medical center - midland .\nmidmichigan health is a private , nonprofit health system that covers 10 counties . with its headquarters in midland , midmichigan has an a1 moody\u2019s bond rating and an a + rating from standard & poor .\nalpena regional medical center has joined midmichigan health , an affiliate of the university of michigan health system . to reflect this , alpena regional medical center has changed its name to midmichigan medical center - alpena .\numhs will have a small ownership interest in midmichigan health , and that interest can grow over time , but midmichigan health will continue to exist as it is . this is not a merger or acquisition .\nthis directory will search for physicians and other health care providers such as physician assistants , nurse practitioners , nurse midwives and psychologists affiliated with midmichigan health .\nmidmichigan health has combined its major employed physician practices system - wide into a new collaborative enterprise . operations included are midmichigan physicians group , midmichigan urgent care - midland and the employed physician practices at midmichigan ' s gratiot medical center . also included are medical education which encompasses the family medicine residency program at midmichigan medical center - midland and midmichigan health ' s recently established midland regional campus of michigan state university ' s college of human medicine .\nmidmichigan health is a nonprofit health system headquartered at 4000 wellness . it covers a 14 - county region with 6 , 500 employees , physicians and volunteers .\nmidmichigan health , a four - hospital non - profit integrated health system headquartered in midland , has more than 4 , 900 employees , physicians and volunteers .\nmidmichigan health has more than 6 , 300 employees and serves 14 counties in mid - and northern michigan .\nwest branch regional medical center ( wbrmc ) has joined midmichigan health , an affiliate of michigan . . .\nmidmichigan health patients most frequently select umhs as their preferred center of excellence when care is not available locally .\noperations included are midmichigan physicians group , midmichigan urgent care - midland and the employed physician practices at midmichigan ' s gratiot medical center . also included are medical education which encompasses the family medicine residency program at midmichigan medical center - midland and midmichigan health ' s recently established midland regional campus of michigan state university ' s college of human medicine .\nmidmichigan health traces its history back to 1984 with an affiliation between what was then midland hospital center and clare osteopathic hospital . since then , midmichigan has grown into a regional health system including 11 subsidiaries providing a wide range of health care services to communities throughout michigan .\nreynolds said midmichigan health considered a number of different health systems across the midwest before choosing umhs . a financial relationship between the two health systems is one that reynolds said he hopes will be \u201cmutually beneficial . \u201d\nrecently named one of the nation\u2019s 15 top health systems\u00ae by truven health analytics\u2122 , midmichigan health covers a 22 - county region with medical centers in midland , alma , clare , gladwin , and now alpena .\neditor ' s note : this story has been edited to indicate umhs will have part ownership in midmichigan health .\nthese changes occurred thursday , according to an announcement made by richard m . reynolds , president of midmichigan health .\ndiane was named president & ceo of midmichigan health in september 2012 and began her duties december 10 , 2012 .\nwarn , or worker adjustment and retraining notification act , notices filed with the state on feb . 26 say midmichigan health will cease operation of / close midmichigan stratford village , located in midland , and midmichigan gladwin pines , in gladwin .\nas a result of the affiliation , the midmichigan health board of directors will increase by two members from alpena and will include eric smith and jim arbuckle . the midmichigan medical center - alpena board will increase by two members to include diane postler - slattery and greg rogers , executive vice president of midmichigan health and president of midmichigan medical center - midland .\nmidmichigan stratford village and midmichigan gladwin pines are to be acquired by the peplinski group inc . , of farwell , according to a midmichigan health news release . the transfer is expected to be finalized in may 2016 , subject to any regulatory approvals .\nmidmichigan health acts as a parent organization to nine wholly - owned subsidiaries and has various joint ventures and management contracts .\nthese changes occurred july 1 , according to an announcement made by richard m . reynolds , president of midmichigan health .\npresident bush\u2019s health center initiative doubled the size of the health center program , reaching 18 million people , and federal funding for health centers surpassed $ 2 billion .\nmidmichigan health park \u2013 mt . pleasant quadrupled the size of its facility , adding a 24 - hour emergency department , short stay unit , outpatient surgery center and expanded health care services . the building was renamed midmichigan medical center \u2013 mt . pleasant .\nmidland - based midmichigan health announced that lydia watson , md , margueritte kuhn , md , and jan penny , rn , have been named to new leadership roles within the health system .\nmidmichigan\u2019s employees , and the facilities they staff , remain part of midmichigan health . they will continue to provide a broad range of services , but with expanded options made possible by the affiliation with umhs .\nmidmichigan community health services is a federally - qualified community health center ( fqhc ) serving houghton lake , michigan and the surrounding areas . we provide primary and specialty health care for all , with a particular emphasis on access for the underserved . our facilities include :\nms . penney has been named cno of midmichigan health and vice president and cno of midmichigan medical center - midland . most recently , she served as director and strategic business unit leader for cardiovascular services , critical care , emergency care and emergency medical services at midmichigan medical center - midland .\njosh wiggins , cfo for continuing care businesses for midmichigan health , said all existing employees will have the option to apply for comparable positions .\nthis map shows an overview of the midmichigan health site in midland and intersections included in rowe professional services co . ' s traffic study .\nmidmichigan health plans to build a $ 57 million , 160 , 000 - square - foot cardiovascular center in midland and add 25 jobs .\nregional dialysis services , inc . , is created as a joint venture between midmichigan health , bay regional medical center and gratiot community hospital .\nmidmichigan and umhs will work together to deepen midmichigan\u2019s clinical capabilities , to keep local care local . should it be necessary for patients from midmichigan to seek care in ann arbor , umhs would offer an enhanced referral and communication process as well as coordination with the original midmichigan referring physician when arranging the patient\u2019s discharge .\nmidmichigan will retain local control of its health centers . whether the u - m logo is added remains to be seen in the agreement details . reynolds said midmichigan hopes to be a regional cancer center in the future .\ndiane postler - slattery , phd , who has served as president and ceo of midland - based midmichigan health since 2013 , has emphasized the importance of addressing physician burnout and employee engagement since entering her role . midmichigan health , a nonprofit health system affiliated with ann arbor - based university of michigan health system , covers a 20 - county region with medical centers in midland , alma , clare , gladwin and alpena .\nmidmichigan medical offices - beaverton 439 s . ross street ( m - 18 )\nthe wound treatment center opened on the campus of midmichigan medical center \u2013 midland .\na new affiliation between the university of michigan health system and the midmichigan health system will give more patients in the middle of the state access to umhs ' clinical trials and new treatments for cancer and cardiovascular problems .\nsix michigan organizations receive fiscal year 2012 new access point funding : cherry street health services ; covenant community care , genesee county community mental health ; midmichigan community health services ; the wellness plan medical center ; wayne county health & human services . 1 , 200 health centers serve 20 million - plus patients at over 8 , 100 delivery sites \u2013 including over 600 , 000 michigan residents at more than 200 delivery sites .\nin january , the health system notified residents and their families that a decision would be coming on whether to find a new owner for midmichigan stratford village and midmichigan gladwin pines . it is now sending out a flier informing residents that the decision has been made to sell the nursing homes , which have operated as part of midmichigan health since 1985 in midland and 1988 in gladwin .\nincorporation of michigan association of rural health care ( marhc ) to help meet health care needs of the state ' s rural communities through development of a network of rural health care providers and advocate organizations .\na hallmark of midmichigan health is the quality of its medical facilities and campuses , which have been enhanced by the generosity of local foundations and donors .\n\u201cmidmichigan health is honored to have such fine clinical leaders . they demonstrate and will help us further develop our core values for safety and quality on behalf of the patients and communities we serve , \u201d said diane postler - slattery , ph . d . , midmichigan health president and chief executive officer .\ncollaboration with larger organizations is a necessity in the current and future health care environment . in order to succeed , midmichigan health will need to be able to fully manage the health of the populations it serves , which means affiliating or partnering to provide all of the services it cannot provide .\npescovitz said umhs chose midmichigan health to be an affiliate because the systems share the same values of patient safety , quality of care and the pursuit of decreased health care costs while maintaining a good track record and healthy finances .\nmidmichigan health colon & rectal surgeon kristin busch , m . d . , discusses the advantages of minimally invasive surgery using the da vinci robotic surgery system .\numhs is the right choice to better fulfill midmichigan health\u2019s mission of providing excellent services to improve the quality of life of people in the communities it serves .\nin exchange for the use of u - m\u2019s block \u201cm\u201d brand on midmichigan health\u2019s logo and for the expertise of umhs faculty physicians , the midmichigan has given umhs minority equity ownership and two seats on its 17 - member board of directors .\nin the past year , midmichigan has added about 50 physicians and several new clinics .\nmidmichigan health has approached this affiliation from a position of strength . it has an a1 bond rating from moody\u2019s , an a + rating from standard and poor\u2019s , high quality physicians , a strong relationship with its communities and has been rated a top health system by thomson reuters . midmichigan plans to maintain local control .\nreynolds said the health system did not have enough \u201ccritical mass\u201d \u2014 meaning a wide scope of services \u2014 to handle the future health care environment .\npresident obama signed the affordable care act into law and health centers featured prominently in this landmark health reform law to expand access , improve quality , and reduce cost of care for all americans . it provided $ 11 billion in increased health center funding over 5 years , to enable health centers to double capacity . michigan health centers have received $ 46 . 2 million under aca to create new health center sites in medically underserved areas , enable health centers to increase the number of patients served , expand preventive and primary health care services , and / or support major construction and renovation projects .\nmidmichigan health is a partnership of health providers , services and facilities in the heart of michigan . it is a non - profit , tax - exempt health system affiliated with michigan medicine , the health care division of the university of michigan . as a non - profit , all excess revenues go back into providing care , upgrading services , fairly compensating employees and creating a supportive work environment .\nthe food bank of eastern michigan , greater lansing food bank and cedar river chapel food bank will distribute midmichigan health ' s contributions to families and residents in need .\npatients in the midmichigan health system will have better access to advanced cancer and cardiovascular treatments at umhs , especially in regard to clinical trials and cutting - edge treatments .\nmidmichigan plans to work with business consultant plante moran to identify potential new owners . the process could take up to a year to complete , the health system states .\nadan , of midland , has served as the president of midmichigan physicians group since its inception in 1996 and has been a vice president of midmichigan medical center - midland since 1984 .\nmidmichigan medical center - alpena 1501 w . chisholm street alpena , mi 49707 attn : his\nmidmichigan medical center - clare 703 n . mcewan street clare , mi 48617 attn : his\nleaders from both health systems announced their intent to affiliate about a year ago in august , when midmichigan health was under the direction of then - president and ceo richard reynolds . reynolds retired in december and diane postler - slattery took his place .\na new logo unveiled this week for midmichigan community health services reflects a deeper relationship with michigan medicine , the academic medical center of the university of michigan , as well as a commitment by both organizations to providing quality health care in northern michigan .\numhs\u2019 interest in midmichigan health begins at less than one percent , but there will be an opportunity for that to grow to as much as 20 percent , officials said .\nit also solidifies referral relationships between the midland , alma , clare and gladwin medical centers that midmichigan health encompasses and the specialty care umhs provides in its ann arbor hospitals .\nmidmichigan\u2019s commitment to excellence is part of our tradition \u2013 stretching back for more than 50 years for both the medical center in midland and the visiting nurse association ( now midmichigan home care ) .\nmidmichigan urgent care \u2013 gladwin opened providing walk - in care for minor illnesses and minor emergencies .\nduring fiscal year 2017 , midmichigan health provided $ 90 million in charity care , community benefits and other uncompensated care to 912 , 000 people in our 23 - county region .\ndr . postler - slattery has extensive leadership experience . prior to midmichigan health , she served as president and coo of 325 - bed aspirus wasusau ( wis . ) hospital .\nto save your health data to an electronic file or send it to others .\nour vision : we celebrate the power of health throughout life - with you .\nleft to right : u - m faculty group practice executive director dr . david spahlinger , midmichigan health president and chief executive officer diane postler - slattery ; umhs ceo dr . ora pescovitz , midmichigan health vice president and chief quality and safety officer dr . lydia watson , u - m hospital and health centers ceo doug strong and umhs chief medical officer dr . darrell campbell pose for a photo monday afternoon at an annual meeting in midland .\nlisa grabmeyer is an administrator in pay management for midmichigan health . she says ,\ni give where i work because i believe in what we do .\ngive local today during\nplease note that midmichigan health may use outside vendors to process or copy your records . these vendors have a confidentiality agreement with us and must comply with all applicable patient privacy laws .\nmidmichigan health , a nonprofit health system affiliated with the university of michigan\u2019s academic medical center , michigan medicine ( formerly the university of michigan health system ) has 7 , 200 employees and 729 associated physicians and advance practice providers at locations in alpena , clare , gladwin , gratiot and midland . the hospital is the second largest employer in midland county .\n\u201cunder the new health reform , there is more risk assumed by provider groups in health systems , and we felt like we needed more expertise , \u201d reynolds said .\n\u201cmidmichigan\u2019s core strengths in providing hospital and physician services are significantly different than those needed to run long - term care operations , \u201d the health system states in the flier . \u201cfurthermore , with only two nursing homes , midmichigan lacks the size to be an efficient provider of care . \u201d\nmidmichigan health is a nonprofit organization based in midland , with medical centers in midland , alma , clare and gladwin , as well as urgent care centers , home care , nursing homes , physicians , medical offices and other specialty health services , according to its website .\nmidmichigan health is a non - profit health system headquartered in midland . it covers a 12 - county region with medical centers in alma , clare , gladwin and midland , as well as urgent care centers , home care , nursing homes , physicians , medical offices and other specialty health services . there are more than 400 physicians on the medical staffs of the four medical centers . midmichigan provided almost $ 61 million in community benefits in fiscal year 2009 .\nmidmichigan medical center - gratiot 300 e . warwick drive alma , mi 48801 attn : medical data services\nthis affiliation is designed to create better access to care for patients in the region that midmichigan serves .\nthis will be a great opportunity to learn more about midmichigan health and the current job vacancies . recruiters will be on - site to assist with the application process and provide resume review .\nthe affiliation will help midmichigan health physicians connect better with umhs physicians when they wish to make a referral or partner on a patient\u2019s care . this may be in person or by telemedicine .\nhealth care reform readiness is a specific area that midmichigan and umhs intend to fully explore . umhs has successfully participated in acos and has some of the nation\u2019s leading expertise in this area .\nnine michigan organizations receive fiscal year 2014 new access point funding to expand access to care at new health center delivery sites : cherry street health services ( grand rapids ) , community mental health services of st . joseph county ( centreville ) , covenant community care ( detroit ) , detroit central city community mental health ( detroit ) , health delivery , inc . ( saginaw ) , cassopolis family clinic ( cassopolis ) , mycare health center ( mount clemens ) , traverse health clinic ( traverse city ) , and western wayne family health centers ( inkster ) . with this funding these organizations will be able to provide care to a proposed additional 42 , 210 michigan residents . then , in september 2014 , the centers for medicare and medicaid services ( cms ) designated isabella citizens for health , inc . as a federally qualified health center look - alike .\ncommunity outreach activities are based upon our community health needs assessment plans , and our financial contribution reflects the costs incurred . during fiscal year 2012 , midmichigan health ' s total contribution to community health was $ 88 million in charity care , community benefit , uncompensated care and unreimbursed medicare for the more than 700 , 000 people in our 14 - county region .\nmidmichigan health is a non - profit health system headquartered in midland , mich . it covers a 12 - county region with medical centers in alma , clare , gladwin and midland , as well as urgent care centers , home care , nursing homes , physicians , medical offices and other specialty health services . there are more than 400 physicians on the medical staffs of the four medical centers . midmichigan provided almost $ 61 million in community benefits in fiscal year 2009 .\ni love the community we serve at midmichigan health midland . our patients are amazing people and it is my pleasure to help take care of them . the equipment i use is current . greg rogers is an outstanding leader . my wage compared to my position at other hospitals in the area is higher . i choose to stay positive and demonstrate the values of the midmichigan health .\nyesney has been with midmichigan since 1979 . she became regional director of midmichigan physicians group in 1996 . yesney , who is from clare , holds a bachelor ' s degree in business administration from northwood university .\nmidmichigan health donated an examination table to the district . it is housed in the beaverton junior / senior high school\u2019s nurse\u2019s office and is certainly a welcomed furnishing that will benefit students and staff .\numhs has a long list of organizations and health systems with which it partners , but has not invested in them financially . umhs has a signed partnership with trinity health system , as well as two alliances it has helped to create with other health care providers in michigan . the health system also has agreements for specialized care in several other michigan hospitals .\nthe mpca health information technology network received $ 1 , 863 , 409 in grant funding from hrsa to support electronic health record implementation by matching technology ( through its application services provider , virtualchc ) with michigan health centers ( through the mpca hit network ) to provide health center staff with an excellent user - friendly ehr system and sophisticated data warehousing systems .\nmidland , mi \u2014 midmichigan health and its employees , medical staff and volunteers collected 4 , 025 pounds of food and $ 2 , 815 for the 2012 michigan harvest gathering after a monthlong effort .\n\u201cwhat this means is that our patients can have confidence that their medical care is now connected to a larger network of resources , \u201d said jim raschke , executive director , midmichigan community health services .\nalcona health center - lincoln clinic 177 n . barlow road p . o . box 279\nimproving health in the middle of michigan is a daunting challenge too large to belong to any single organization or group . that is why midmichigan has so many partnerships and collaborations and has looked to many sources for quantitative and qualitative information on health status and what can be done to address it .\nsince all of these um administrators had a role in the recent child porn scandal at um , i guess the scandal has not damaged the umhs reputation too much in the eyes of midmichigan health administrators .\nmidland , mi - - two midmichigan health nursing homes are being acquired by a new owner , and existing employees will have the option to apply for comparable positions with the new company , officials say .\nmake a difference in the lives of others with a challenging position in the midmichigan health family . find a job you love with supportive coworkers , a team atmosphere and recognition for a job well done .\nmichigan spine and brain institute , p . c . : midmichigan medical offices - gladwin 609 quarter street suite 1\ndiane postler - slattery , the president and chief executive officer for midmichigan health , will discuss \u201cleadership challenges in the changing healthcare environment : how nursing plays a vital role\u201d in a public talk at alma college .\numhs is contributing its expertise and brand in exchange for a small ownership interest in midmichigan health . the percentage ownership begins at less than 1 percent and may grow to as much as 20 percent over time .\nmidmichigan also contributes significantly to the health of our local economies . as the second - largest employer in midland and gratiot counties and the largest employer in alpena , clare , gladwin and ogemaw counties , midmichigan employs more than 6 , 000 people who , combined , earn more than $ 428 million in annual wages and benefits .\nfamily health psychiatric & counseling center , p . c . 317 e . warwick drive suite b\nspectrum health butterworth hospital\u2019s stop the bleed campaign joins a nationwide effort to make tourniquets available in public spaces and teach citizens how to apply them . ( chris clark | spectrum health beat ) .\npresident reagan enforces performance mandate ; new rural centers put at risk by mandate to be economically viable in three years resulting in closure of many rural community health centers nationally . the national association of community health centers and primary care associations increased technical assistance to help health centers improve business acumen .\nthe midmichigan health board of directors unanimously chose postler - slattery , who now works as president of aspirus inc . , a 325 - bed regional hospital in wausau , wisc . she\u2019s had the job since 2005 .\ntraverse health clinic is designated as an fqhc look - alike , and upper great lakes family health center receives fiscal year 2013 new access point funding to open two new delivery sites in the upper peninsula . this brings the total number of michigan health centers to 36 , 30 of which are health center program grantees , three of which are fqhc look - alikes , and three of which are both a health center program grantee and an fqhc look - alike . together the 36 health center organizations serve over 600 , 000 michigan residents at more than 220 delivery sites across the state .\nmidmichigan medical center \u2013 midland\u2019s center for women\u2019s health has recently been re - certified as a certified quality breast center of excellence by the national quality measures for breast centers ( nqmbc\u2122 ) . midmichigan is the only breast health program in the great lakes bay region to achieve this level of certification , and is now one of only two certified quality breast centers of excellence in the state of michigan . this certification is the highest level that a breast health center can achieve , and recognizes a center\u2019s quality performance as meeting quality standards criteria .\ndr . watson has been named vice president and chief quality and patient safety officer . most recently , she served as vice president of medical affairs at midmichigan medical center - midland , while also working as a gynecologist for midmichigan physicians group .\nthis website is for informational purposes only . michigan health improvement alliance , inc ( mihia ) is not responsible for the accuracy of information provided by other sources . mihia does not give medical advice or recommend any particular health care providers . consult your physician with any health - related questions or concerns .\n\u201cshe has a strong clinical background and experience working within a health system , \u201d reynolds said . \u201cshe also has a record of outstanding leadership and community involvement . those who interviewed her believe diane is a solid match with the philosophy and practice of our midmichigan health values of excellence , integrity , teamwork and accountability . \u201d\n\u201cphysicians at umhs and midmichigan health are sharing clinical protocols and best practices with one another , \u201d said dr . lydia watson , vice president and chief quality and safety officer of midmichigan health . \u201cone of the first advances we are making is physician - to - physician collaboration . members of our medical staffs have had the opportunity to meet on a number of occasions , and this face - to - face interaction has been very valuable . \u201d\nresidents and their families can contact nursing home administrators with questions or concerns , the health system states .\nalcona health center - alpena clinic 1185 u . s . 23 north p . o . box 857\na community health assessment is a process by which community members gain an understanding of the health , concerns , and health care systems of the community by identifying , collecting , analyzing , and disseminating information on community assets , strengths , resources , and needs . a community health assessment usually culminates in a report or presentation that includes information about the health of the community as it is today and about the community\u2019s capacity to improve the lives of residents . the assessment can provide the basis for discussion and action .\npart of the agreement will involve a complex set of performance metrics that could increase umhs\u2019 share in midmichigan , reynolds said .\n\u201cmidmichigan health has determined \u2014 after an in - depth analysis and thoughtful consideration \u2014 that it is not the right organization , with the right resources , to ensure these organizations continue to thrive in the future , \u201d the flier states .\nwe also partner with schools in houghton lake and roscommon , michigan to provide school - based health centers .\nour mission : to provide excellent health services to improve the quality of life for people in our communities .\nmichigan was one of three states supporting the block granting of section 330 community health center grants that historically have gone directly from the u . s . department of health and human services to communities . the national association of community health centers and michigan primary care association took formal positions in opposition to the block grant effort .\nat midmichigan community health services , we believe that everyone has the right to affordable , quality healthcare . we offer a medical care discount program which offers a sliding scale fee to patients who may not be able to afford healthcare or prescriptions .\nhough is board certified in family medicine with a fellowship in geriatric medicine from the university of north carolina . hough , of midland , joined midmichigan in 1980 , earned his medical degree from the university of michigan and completed a residency in the national health services corps , in hamlin , w . va . hough has been the medical director of midmichigan physicians group since 1996 .\nyesney has been with midmichigan since 1979 . she became regional director of midmichigan physicians group in 1996 . yesney , who is from clare , holds a bachelor ' s degree in business administration from northwood university . she is active in many community organization boards , including the clare area chamber of commerce , city of clare zoning and community mental health of central michigan - facilities .\ncommunity choice michigan ( ccm ) , a health center - owned medicaid hmo , develops . it was spun off in 1995 and sold to care source in 2007 , resulting in substantial economic return to participating health centers .\nmidmichigan has more than 7 , 200 employees , volunteers and physicians and provided $ 84 million in community benefits in fiscal year 2016 .\nthese innovative community - based partnerships help improve the overall health , wellness and quality of life of michigan residents .\ninnovative , community - based partnerships are improving the overall health , wellness and quality of life of michigan residents .\nthe visiting nurse association began in 1941 in the basement of the midland county courthouse . it became a midmichigan affiliate in 1984 . visiting nurses have a long tradition of providing non - profit , home health care , stretching back more than a century .\nmidmichigan health and its authorized employees may only fax patient records to other healthcare organizations and / or physician offices . we are unable to fax patient records to a patient home or places of employment . these requests may be picked - up or mailed .\nthe affiliation will mean umhs specialists will travel to midmichigan health centers to see patients and save them a trip to ann arbor , reynolds said . it will help ease the patient load on the high - demand ann arbor hospital \u2014 a move pescovitz supports .\nmidmichigan medical center - alpena has 139 beds and offers inpatient and outpatient health care services to alpena , alcona , iosco , montmorency , oscoda and presque isle counties . the medical center has approximately 1 , 000 employees , 200 volunteers and about 100 physicians .\naccording to the warn notices , substantially all of the assets of the two facilities are to be sold on or about may 1 through may 14 , at which time midmichigan health will cease operation of / close the two facilities and employees will be permanently terminated .\nhospitals help improve the overall health of neighborhoods and communities throughout the state . read about these efforts in a series of stories exhibiting how individual hospitals are using preventive services , community partnerships , the preparation of future healthcare professionals , activities impacting well - being and health status and more to improve the overall health , wellness and quality of life for michigan residents .\nmidmichigan urgent care \u2013 alma ( formerly urgent care at gratiot medical center ) opens in its own building across the street from the medical center .\nwe offer cardiac rehabilitation and cardiac home health to aid in the recovery process . # heartfacts # heartmonth # hearthealthmonth # healthyheart\nduring that time , the hospital will add 25 positions for physicians , advanced care practitioners , nurses , medical assistants and support staff , according to sunita vadakath , director of cardiovascular services at midmichigan health . vadakath said the hospital would start hiring sometime between the two phases .\ndps : there are five areas at midmichigan health that we hold equally important : quality , the patient experience , employee engagement , provider engagement and financial results . if i had to choose one of those areas that is the most important , it would be employee engagement .\n2002 midmichigan regional imaging is formed to provide additional fixed and mobile mri services to the region . regional imaging center , inc . is formally dissolved .\nadan , of midland , has served as the president of midmichigan physicians group since its inception in 1996 and has been a vice president of midmichigan medical center - midland since 1984 . adan , who joined midmichigan in 1977 , holds a bachelor ' s degree in business administration from grand valley state university and a master ' s degree in business administration from central michigan university . adan is a fellow in the american college of healthcare executives ( fache ) .\n1994 jeppesen radiation oncology center in bay city , michigan is created as a joint operating agreement between midmichigan medical center \u2013 midland and bay regional medical center .\n2001 saginaw radiation oncology center opens in saginaw , michigan as a joint venture between midmichigan medical center \u2013 midland , covenant healthcare and bay regional medical center .\nground was broken on a 94 , 000 square - foot expansion project to midmichigan health park \u2013 mt . pleasant . the building will add a free - standing emergency department , ambulatory surgery center , short stay bed unit , retail pharmacy , rehabilitation services , and additional physician offices .\nmidmichigan home care is hosting butterflies in the park , an event held under the auspices of the midmichigan health foundation that includes a live butterfly release and special commemoration presentation in honor and in memory of loved ones . the program will be held on sunday , august 5 , at 1 p . m . , at four area parks in alma , clare , gladwin and midland . the event will also be held at the woodland hospice house in mt . pleasant . a donation of $ 25 releases an individual butterfly . proceeds benefit midmichigan home care , including the woodland hospice house patients and their families .\nthe affiliation means that midmichigan can strengthen its ability to serve patients and communities , while giving them easier access to the advanced care and expertise available from umhs .\nlearn more about the impact of michigan hospitals on community and population health , or join the conversation on social media using # micarematters .\nwith the passage of the 2011 continuing resolution to fund the government and prevent a shutdown , funding for the health centers program was cut by $ 600 million . this cut forced hhs to redirect funding intended for health center expansion to be used instead for maintaining existing operations .\na new group of physicians , the greater midland emergency physicians ( gmep ) , will provide emergency department care at midmichigan medical center \u2013 west branch beginning july 2 . dr . paul bucchi , a partner at gmep , has been named medical director for the medical center . \u201cwe are very excited to come to west branch , \u201d said dr . bucchi . \u201cwe are invested in midmichigan health and will be in the medical center and the community . we look forward to working with the emergency department team and providing excellent patient care to every patient . \u201d gmep is a private group of physicians and mid - level providers . the group provides emergency medicine for several medical centers including midmichigan health subsidiaries in alma and mt . pleasant . gmep is devoted to excellence in emergency medicine .\nwalk - in care for minor illnesses and injuries . patients of all ages welcome . no appointment required . occupational health services also available .\nthese are just a handful of examples of how michigan hospitals are using preventive services , community partnerships , the preparation of future healthcare professionals , activities impacting well - being and health status , and more to improve the overall health , wellness and quality of life for michigan residents .\nhealthy capital counties - click here for information about the community health assessment being conducted in clinton county . all project documents are available here .\nmidmichigan will pursue an owner who can carry on the \u201ctradition of excellence\u201d at both nursing homes . it lists three principles that will guide the search for a new owner :\na community health assessment is the foundation for improving and promoting the health of community members . the role of a community assessment is to identify factors that affect the health of a population and determine the availability of resources within the community to adequately address these factors . through collaborative efforts forged among community leaders , public health agencies , businesses , hospitals , private practitioners , and academic centers ( to name a few ) , the community can begin to answer key questions such as ( a ) \u201cwhat are the strengths in our community ? \u201d ( b ) \u201cwhat health concerns do community members have ? \u201d and ( c ) \u201cwhat resources are available and what do we need in the community to address these concerns ? \u201d\nmymidmichigan gives you secure online access to your health information plus electronic communication with your care team . use your computer , smartphone or tablet to :\ncongress passed the american recovery and reinvestment act , which delivered the single largest investment in health center history , providing $ 2 billion in direct health center funding over a 2 - year period . michigan health centers received $ 48 , 704 , 766 under arra ( $ 2 , 600 , 000 new access point funding , $ 8 , 615 , 711 increased demand for services funding , $ 23 , 680 , 995 capital improvement construction program funding , $ 11 , 500 , 000 facility investment construction program funding , and $ 2 , 308 , 060 health information technology awards ) .\ncongratulations to chuck sherwin , who has been named president of midmichigan medical center - alpena effective july 1 , succeeding karmon bjella who will retire on june 30 . learn more :\nbone bits : bone density scans leave a reply posted by midmichigan health on july 5 , 2018 . bone densitometry , also called dual - energy x - ray absorptiometry or dexa , is commonly used to diagnose osteoporosis and to assess an individual\u2019s risk for developing fractures . a dexa scan is simple , quick and . . .\nmidland \u2013 two physician leaders and a nurse leader have been named to new roles within midmichigan health . these include the promotions of obstetrician / gynecologist lydia watson , m . d . ; obstetrician / gynecologist margueritte kuhn , m . d . ; and jan penny , r . n . , m . s . n .\nnbc25 news stopped by to interview behavioral health therapist meghan dahl , l . m . s . w . , on the topic of healthy conversation about\nstaying involved ins another key part of taking charge of your mental health . how are you staying involved during # mentalhealthawarenessmonth ? # mentalhealth # mentalhealthawareness urltoken\nthis is not a new idea . hospitals and health systems have been making these moves over the last couple of years more rapidly than ever before .\nphysicians are essential to a quality health care organization , and our physicians and specialists throughout midmichigan will benefit from the expertise of this leadership team ,\nsaid reynolds .\ni am confident that the administrative team of drs . bicknell and hough , with al adan , will lead our physician enterprise successfully through future challenges .\nnothing in those relationships will change . umhs is a resource for the entire state of michigan and has positive relationships with , and receives referrals from , every hospital in the state . these relationships will continue , and we feel that this particular affiliation allows umhs to better serve the population that reside in the midmichigan health service area .\n\u201cmidmichigan is seeking a partner that shares our culture , values and emphasis on quality , \u201d the flier states . \u201cwe prefer to continue providing medical management of residents , something that is one of our strengths . midmichigan is committed to helping our employees through this change and working with any potential new owner to make this transition as smooth as possible for employees . \u201d\n1944 the midland hospital ( now midmichigan medical center \u2013 midland ) opens on the land donated by grace a . dow , with 47 beds providing medical , surgical and obstetrical care .\nreynolds said it\u2019s difficult for patients referred to umhs to get care there because of high demand . the new affiliation is one he hopes will give midmichigan patients better access to umhs treatment .\ndr . kuhn has been named vice president of medical affairs at midmichigan medical center - midland . most recently , she was a practicing obstetrician / gynecologist with midland ob - gyn associates .\nin addition to its four hospitals , it has urgent care centers , home care , nursing homes , physicians , medical offices and other specialty health services .\n@ loueloon \u2019s lookout playground area presented by @ midmichigan re - opened today ! special thanks to the charles j . strosacker foundation for their support of the project . # divein @ lxsdr urltoken\nmichigan hospitals invested $ 3 . 1 billion in total community benefits in 2016 , the year for which the most recent data are available . hospitals invested more than $ 776 million in community - based activities that strengthen the overall health and quality of life of michigan residents while helping keep healthcare costs lower by improving health status .\nin honor of # mentalhealthawarenessmonth , we ' re encouraging you to take charge of your mental health . the first step ? finding the right specialist for you . urltoken\ndavid , a macomb cardiac rehab maintenance program participant , works out with a cardiac rehab physiologist as part of his journey toward heart health following a sudden cardiac arrest .\npart of the affiliation means some specialists from umhs will travel to midmichigan facilities to see patients , and there is an opportunity to expand telemedicine between doctors and patients , strong said in a news release .\neven our therapy dogs are having fun during # nationalvolunteerweek ! every monday evening for over 25 years , our therapy dogs , cosmic canine cure , have visited patients at midmichigan medical center - midland . urltoken"]}
{"id": 56101, "summary": [{"text": "pride in london ( formally known as pride london ) is an annual lgbt pride festival and parade held each summer in london , the capital of the united kingdom .", "topic": 21}, {"text": "it is one of the longest running in the country and attracts an estimated one million visitors to the city .", "topic": 21}, {"text": "the festival 's events and location within london vary every year however the pride parade is the only annual event to close london 's iconic oxford street .", "topic": 21}, {"text": "london 's 2015 gay pride parade through the streets of london attracted 1 million people making it the 7th largest gay event in the world and the largest gay pride parade and gay event ever held in the uk . ", "topic": 21}], "title": "pride london", "paragraphs": ["pride in london 2017 trafalgar square stage . image courtesy of pride in london .\nfrom 2004 to 2012 , the london pride events were organised by the charity pride london .\nlondon pride : rich in taste and history , london pride is our beloved ale . - fuller ' s\nvolvo\u2019s\ndrive with pride\nprint ad to celebrate london pride is by valenstein & fatt ( grey london ) .\nwhether partying or protesting , it\u2019s pride season . let\u2019s be proud ! \u2014 pride in london\npride in london is organised by london lgbt + community pride , a community interest company led by volunteers . the board of pride in london is advised by the independent community advisory board .\nfor the 2017 festival , pride in london launched the ' love happens here ' campaign developed by pride in london and agency wcrs .\nthe pride guide is pride london festival\u2019s official event program & includes a full listing of pride events , community resources & parade information .\nprotesters demonstrate during the pride in london festival in london . this year ' s london pride event marks 50 years since homosexuality was decriminalised in england and wales under the 1967 sexual offences\ncheque ( payable to pride london festival - 186 king st . , unit 30 london , on n6a 1c7 )\npride in london ' s pride parade takes place on saturday 8 july as part of a three week celebration of the lgbtq + community in london .\non saturday 29 june , team london volunteers lent a hand at the pride in london parade - helping to deliver the best event in years , according to pride in london chair michael salter .\nthe annual pride parade \u2013 which drew thousands - wrapped up the final day of the pride london festival on sunday .\npride parade in london in 2016 . photograph : paul brown / rex / shutterstock\nmore than 26 , 000 people have joined the pride parade through central london .\nthe pride in london march will take place throughout the capital on 8 july .\nsubmissions for the 2018 pride london festival art show & sale have now closed .\ntwo of the world\u2019s biggest firms have announced their support for pride in london .\none twitter user commented : \u201cwhy is london pride all about straight people . \u201d\nin 2017 london will host its largest and most vibrant pride ever , and today pride in london has announced the theme for the 2017 campaign , \u2018love happens here\u2019 .\nfind out more about pride in london . never been before ? get parade - ready with our beginner\u2019s guide to pride .\nmake sure you register with team london to be the first to hear how you can get involved in pride in london 2014 .\nparticipants in the pride london march . photograph : vianney le caer / rex / shutterstock\n2014 : pride in london 2014 again featured a parade from baker street to whitehall .\nurltoken bbc news ,\nlondon gay pride : scaled back event takes place\n.\nbisexual groups have been invited to join the london pride parade after concerns were raised .\npeter flynn from pride in london said : \u201cpride in london is not only a celebration of the lgbt + community , it ' s a celebration of the city itself .\nthe posters were created by a team of artists working with pride in london ( the organisation behind london pride ) and contain quotes from both straight and lgbt + people .\nadvise the directors of the pride in london board in a non - director capacity .\nsign up to be a member of pride london festival by completing the form below .\nposters for this year\u2019s london pride have been slammed for making \u201cpride all about straight people\u201d and excluding members of the trans community .\npride in london takes in 14 - days of events , aiming to raise awareness of issues facing the lgbt + community , culminating in the london pride parade on 8 july .\nthe pride of irons supporters\u2019 club will live up to their name when they take part in the pride in london parade this weekend .\npride in london has grown into one of the largest pride events worldwide , and is one of london\u2019s biggest single events . it is the only major uk pride run entirely by volunteers , and proudly remains free of charge .\ni\u2019ve marched in every pride london since 1972 . today , it needs liberating | peter tatchell\nup to one million people have gathered in london today to attend the annual pride parade .\ni have never been to london pride festival before and i heard it ' s excellent .\nthe month - long festival culminates in the colourful pride in london parade in central london and free performances in trafalgar square on 7 july .\nhelp pride in london build a map of lgbt + love in the capital or check out 28 simple ways you can make london better .\nso pride in london has now become , by nature , a fight for equality not just in london or the uk \u2013 but globally .\nfor more on pride london 2017 , you can read up on proximity london ' s\nlove lived here\ncampaign to turn london ' s blue plaques into defiant statements , right here .\nrevellers at pride of london try to stay cool and hydrated during saturday ' s pride festivities . temperatures hit the high 20s during the event\nthousands of people gathered in central london as the annual pride parade got underway on saturday afternoon .\npride first came to london in 1972 and has been a staple of the capital ever since .\ntens of thousands of people took to the streets of the capital today to celebrate london pride .\nthousands of people made their way through central london on saturday afternoon during this year\u2019s pride parade .\nare these all official posters ? who organises pride london ? i have lots of other questions .\nmembers of the transgender community on a float in the annual london pride parade on queens avenue in london , ontario on sunday july 30 , 2017 . ( morris lamont , the london free press )\nlondon & partners is the official promotional company for london . we promote london and attract businesses , events , congresses , students and visitors to the capital .\ngay pride marches , subsequently re - branded as pride marches and now pride parades ( see pride ) have been held in london since the early 1970s , normally on the nearest saturday to 28 june , the anniversary of the stonewall riots .\nlondon pride has joined efforts with the corner and um london for this campaign . the corner have been the brains behind the content and creative and um london handled all media planning and buying for this campaign .\none tube station decorated its escalators with rainbow - themed advertisements for absolute vodka ahead of london pride . signs reading ' london is proud ' lined the walls\nlondon pride can be discovered throughout our estate of unique and contemporary pubs - find your new local .\nthe the 2018 pride in london parade is taking place today , and starts at 12 . 00pm .\npride is the biggest event completely run by volunteers in london . photograph : paul brown / rex features\ngrab your flag , make your placard and have your voice heard at pride in london this july .\naxa is the sole insurance sponsor of pride in london 2017 and members of the team marched in pride parades in london , glasgow and manchester last year . around 100 axa staff are expected to be part of the pride in london parade this year from axa insurance , ppp healthcare , axa investment managers .\nin the wake of the scaled - back event , pride london chair patrick williams resigned only three days before the parade , which pride london had been predicting would draw as many as two million people .\npride in london launched its love happens here posters to promote the capital ' s pride festival , which takes place between 24 june and 9 july .\nlondon live has partnered with pride for the campaign and will take the user generated content to create community profile films to be serialised during pride week .\ndiscover and plan your pride with our app for both ios and android devices . browse 100 + events happening across london in the weeks leading up to pride and find your way around london on parade day .\na drag queen poses in front of a rainbow flag as pride kicks off in london on saturday morning . london ' s annual march is the biggest pride celebration in the uk and now in its 45th year\ncatch the pride in london parade on 7 july , as well as an incredible line - up of entertainment in trafalgar square and london ' s west end .\nlondon lgbt + community pride cic , po box 71920 , london nw2 9qn - registered in england and wales as a community interest company ( no . 8321669 )\nlondon lgbt + community pride cic , po box 71920 , london nw2 9qn - registered in england and wales as a community interest company ( no . 8321669 )\ntodd shephed and dalton girard tied the knot in style at the london pride parade on sunday , july 30 , 2017 . ( brent lale / ctv london )\nthe 2014 pride in london parade is drawing on user generated content for a multi - stage marketing campaign to spread this year\u2019s \u2018 # freedomto\u2019 pride theme .\nthis pride march was the very beginning of what was to become , after a slightly rocky journey , the community interest company known as pride in london .\njoin the events team who are responsible for the smooth running of pride in london run and managed events .\nusing the pride in london social media reach , it was possible for a demonstration to be organised outside the russian embassy in london with hundreds of people in attendance .\nerecting stages across london , from soho to trafalgar square , and filling the streets with rainbows , pride in london is undoubtedly a fantastic celebration with a vast reach .\nwell , at pride in london 2016 , there was london\u2019s first muslim mayor , sadiq khan , leading the parade and speaking on the main stage in trafalgar square .\nstaff from the metropolitan police , london ambulance service and london fire brigade were nominated to take part in the parade .\ncelebrate the diversity of the lgbt + community with the colourful pride in london parade through central london , free festivities in trafalgar square and city - wide events . read more\nthe met said it had been working closely with pride in london and a detailed policing plan was in place .\nwe ' re responsible for delivering all communications from pride in london , to spread our message far and wide .\n79 % of our attendees said they think better of brands that support pride in london and lgbt + issues .\ncampaigners celebrated worldpride in london on saturday on the 40th anniversary of the first gay pride march in the capital .\nlondon pride is delighted to announce that it has drawn on the expertise of legendary former - weatherman , michael fish , in its latest social media campaign , # whenitrainsitpours . running for the whole month of february , london pride will be offering twitter followers in london a free pint of the award - winning ale each time in rains in london .\ncan you believe it ? london\u2019s landmarks adorn our new london pride unfiltered cans . . there are 12 designs spanning the city , available in @ waitrose stores ! . # theoriginaloriginal\n5th february , london : london pride has launched a social campaign , putting free pints of the award - winning ale into londoners\u2019 hands as an antidote to the dreary weather .\npop star sinitta will be this year ' s pride ' s got talent godmother while judging duties will fall to actress mzz kimberley and pride in london producer tom knight .\nbut pride london spokesperson uwern jong said johnson is \u201cnot the greatest supporter of pride . \u201d he added later : \u201csome people have suggested maybe there\u2019s some institutionalized homophobia . \u201d\na spokesperson for the mayor said friday that the greater london authority , the municipal body spanning all of london\u2019s 33 boroughs , already gives pride london \u00a3100 , 000 ( $ 155 , 000 ) each year \u2014 more than any other donor .\nhead down to the pride in london parade this saturday ( july 8 ) to be part of an incredible event .\npride in london 2017 marked 50 years since the sexual offences act 1967 , which decriminalised homosexuality in england and wales .\npride in london is run entirely by volunteers . we provide a platform for every part of our lgbt + community .\nhowever , in many ways , pride in london has become so much more than just a one - day event .\nyou can view the list of events on the visit london website , or check out our pride festival brochure below .\nthat was the general consensus coming from the thousands of people who lined downtown during the annual pride london parade sunday .\nproof that london pride is about getting as many people to come along to a big corporate sponsorship event . \ud83d\ude45\u200d\u2642\ufe0f\ud83d\ude45 urltoken\nfollowing widespread dissatisfaction following the last minute scaling back of world pride 2012 , the mayor of london , boris johnson , invited community bodies to bid to run future prides . in january 2013 it was announced that a community interest company london lgbt community pride had been awarded the right to run pride for five years starting 2013 . [ 1 ] the company is now branded as pride in london . [ 2 ]\n' here in london you are free to be who you want to be and love who you want to love . happy pride london ! ! ' he wrote alongside the photos .\npride in london now also organises an incredible selection of events all year round , including a three - week pride festival , leading up to the main parade in the summer .\non pride day itself , the tube ads will change to say \u2018happy pride\u2019 , including geo - specific information about how to travel to the pride event from that station .\nfollowing the parade , khan tweeted : ' here in london you are free to be who you want to be and love who you want to love . happy pride london ! ! '\nthe talent show gives new and emerging talent in the lgbt + community the chance to perform onstage at pride in london .\nthe mayor of london said this year ' s pride was the biggest ever , as he addressed revellers in trafalgar square .\nin response to the backlash online , pride in london explained why the posters were made and then apologised for their content .\npride london celebrations started in the capital almost two weeks ago , with the biggest event set to take place this weekend .\nit\u2019s been 45 years since the first london pride protest march , and critics feel the event has lost its political roots .\na row has erupted over claims pride in london\u2019s advertising campaign for this year\u2019s parade is demeaning towards the lgbt + community .\nofficial posters for this year ' s pride in london event have been axed after a backlash for focusing on heterosexual people .\nalong with this , pride in london produces an award - winning marketing campaign each year across media channels and using posters during pride season , with the help of sponsors and volunteers .\ngetty images - pride in london getty images , a world leader in visual communication , has been appointed as an official media partner of pride in london , which will see it capture this year\u2019s official celebrations and set up a legacy collection . . .\nto help spread love all around , pride in london is looking for patrons across london to share their thoughts , views , and stories as part of the\nlove happens here\ncampaign .\ndocuments the history of london from prehistoric to modern times . the museum is located on london wall , close to the barbican centre .\nbut , yes , some say activism is lost from pride . they say that the current organisers of pride in london - incidentally , the only organisation in recent history to have run london\u2019s pride events on a sound financial footing - have \u2018sold out\u2019 to corporate sponsors who \u2018are always at the front of the parade\u2019 .\nstores and tube stations across london have been decorated with signs using the rainbow colours of the lgbt flag in celebration of pride .\nall contributors to the pride london festival , both in - kind and financial , will be recognized using the above sponsorship levels .\nmore people lined the parade route , held under sunny skies , than ever before , said andrew rosser , pride london\u2019s president .\npride in london organisers , who work as volunteers to run the event annually , removed the images after being contacted by newsbeat .\nthe group that organises pride in london are being criticised for a series of posters that use comments from ' everyday people ' .\n\u2018we were thrilled to have so many team london volunteers at pride in london 2013 . our volunteer body has been diverse , enthusiastic , hard working and helped deliver the best lgbt + pride event london has seen for years . team london assisted us in creating an event that was great for london and they added to the positive buzz that could be felt in the capital . we hope the volunteers enjoyed it as much as we did , and we very much look forward to continuing our relationship with team london into 2014 and beyond . \u2019\ndelta is new to pride in london having supported pride parades in cities around the world . as the official airline of pride in london , it is one of 2017\u2019s bronze sponsors . delta was recently named a best place to work for lgbt equality , attaining a 100 percent corporate equality index score from the human rights campaign .\nbe entertained by everything from acrobatics to dance as pride in london takes over the underbelly festival with the rising stars show . 2 jul\n2015 : the parade for pride in london 2015 ( again from baker street to whitehall ) was said to be the biggest ever .\nthe month - long pride in london celebrations kicked off on june 9 and culminate in the city - wide parade on july 7 .\na number of participants in liberal judaism\u2019s rainbow jews project \u2013 an oral history project on uk lgbt jews \u2013 also attended london pride .\nthe mayor of london said this year ' s pride was the biggest ever . above , he chats with police during the colourful event\nthe posters were created as part of pride in london\u2019s \u2018love happens here\u2019 theme , but mckendrick said this phrase is problematic in itself .\nyou can also pay for a place in the pride in london parade grandstand , at waterloo place . ticket prices start at \u00a330 .\nlondon pride is at the level of lgbt awareness of my pshe teacher in 2005 . ? ? ? ? \u200d\u2642\ufe0f ? ? ? ?\npride parade grand marshal the parade grand marshal is a very important position of honour that is awarded annually to an individual or organization that has gone above and beyond to improve the quality of life for lgbt2q communities in london . not only will the 2018 parade grand marshal lead our 24th annual london pride parade , they will also be recognized with a special award at our annual pride london festival awards .\npride in london is led by volunteers and supported by the mayor of london . we provide a platform for every part of our lgbt + community . the pride festival 2018 runs from saturday 9 june to saturday 7 july and celebrates all aspects of the lgbt + community\nnowadays , some people look at pride in london from the outside and write it off as \u2018too commercial\u2019 or \u2018just a big party\u2019 .\npride in london have since apologised for the posters , saying : \u201cthis was never our intention , and we are genuinely sorry . \u201d\nsince moving to london in 2016 , pride has formed the biggest part of my social life . i have met some of my best friends through pride and we\u2019ve done everything together , from nights out to holidays . the pride in london volunteer team also run events year round from theatre trips to parties , meals and lots more .\nthe independent creative agency is celebrating pride in london by honouring four modern icons of the lgbt + community as\npatrons of pride ,\nimmortalised with illustrations in the style of stained glass windows .\na series of lgbt + focused advertisements by wcrs will soon be streaming on london ' s channel 4 network in honor of their annual\npride in london\ncelebrations , targeting acts of long overdue acceptance .\nis a museum on the isle of dogs , east london that tells the history of london ' s river thames and the growth of docklands .\n\u2018as a founder member of the uk pride organisers network , pride in london is proud to support the development of the pride movement . through this network we have met with and provided assistance to the committed volunteers who are setting up a dedicated bipride for the uk .\nwith more than 100 events taking place across london over the fortnight until july 9 , here is everything you need to know about pride .\nover 26 , 000 people took to london\u2019s streets to celebrate pride on saturday , with around one million lining up to watch the festivities .\nthe comedian and presenter is lending his face to the social media campaign launched today as part of this year\u2019s annual pride in london festival .\nthe pride in london festival kicks off on 24 june , with a jam packed two weeks full of lgbt + events across the capital .\nappalled by your bigoted and insecure decision to exclude the uniformed police force to be part of the pride parade in london . . . f\nlondon is in the depths of winter ; in december it rained for 17 days and natural light is limited to office hours . starting from saturday , london pride is offering twitter followers in london a chance to beat the drizzle and brighten the mood with new social campaign , # whenitrainsitpours .\nworld gay pride london 2012 . filmed in haymarket , central london saturday 7 july 2012 . no floats this year thanks to a dispute between the organisers and westminster council . thousands took part and many more lined the streets of london on a wet ( summer ! ) july saturday afternoon .\nthe independent creative agency mr president is celebrating pride in london by honouring four modern icons of the lgbt + community as\npatrons of pride ,\nimmortalised with illustrations in the style of stained glass windows .\nthis week , london marks pride , the festival to celebrate lesbian , gay , bisexual and transgender people . pride in london is the latest chapter in a centuries - long struggle by lgbt londoners for acceptance , recognition and equal rights . we ' re looking back through our collection for signs and symbols of that history . are you celebrating pride ? share a picture with us using # londonview . look out for staff from the museum of london in the pride parade on 8 july 2017 .\nis an annual event in london , comprising a march or parade in central london , together with a rally or festival , and sometimes other events .\nwith our moronic pm making deals with dup homophobes today is about being proud and very very loud . happy pride london have a ball x urltoken\npride london parade 2017 celebrating the lgbt + community : what ' s happening and where and how to get there | city a . m .\na night of music and entertainment profiling the amazing talents from london\u2019s lgbt + community . mixing established artists with newcomers from the community in the glorious surroundings of the paradiso spiegltent at london wonderground at southbank centre , expect a glittering jewel of an evening as part of the pride in london festival 2017 .\nbusiness / organization contribution award the business / organization contribution award is given each year to recognize a group\u2019s commitment to improving london\u2019s lgbt2q communities , through partnerships with pride london festival and / or other initiatives that promote inclusivity , education & positive social change . the 2018 business / organization award winner will be recognized with a special award at our annual pride london festival awards .\npartnering with visitlondon . com , pride in london is delighted to announce the first 16 events taking place at the 2017 pride in london festival ( june 24 th \u2013 july 9 th ) , with the official opening taking place at tate britain to celebrate their major new exhibition queer & now .\nas a non - profit organization , pride london festival relies on the support of our sponsors , advertisers , vendors & community partners to help facilitate our event lineup . when you support pride london festival your generosity supports diversity , inclusion , education & acceptance for the lgbt community & our allies .\npride in london was launched in 2013 with the aim of promoting the rights and acceptance of lgbt + in london , the uk and abroad . more than 40 , 000 people took part in the parade alone in 2016 .\nwhether you ' re a big brand or a small business , supporting pride in london has many benefits to your company . our event attracts over one million people to the central london parade and stages with an even bigger reach on social media . supporting pride in london also demonstrates your support for the lgbt + community to your employee networks , potential customers and client base .\nyou know what the best antidote to sorrow , the best antidote to sadness , to bereavement , to hatred , is pride in london .\npride in london has since admitted it \u201cmisjudged the content\u201d of some of the posters and told huffpost uk it has removed them from its 2017 campaign .\ngay times reached out to pride in london for comment and organisers said they are \u201cgenuinely sorry\u201d for the misjudged posters . read their full statement here .\ncritics of pride in london feel this is not helpful for the community , and causes issues facing lgbtq + people to become pushed to the side .\npride in london should be by the people , for the people \u2013 but some feel allowing large corporate sponsors takes the voice away from the community .\naxa is pleased to announce that it is one of the sponsors for pride in london 2017 , an annual event celebrating the capital\u2019s lgbt + community .\nthis was torrefranca\u2019s first year at pride london , and she showed up decked out in tie - dye with two friends excited to celebrate with everyone .\n\u201cwe will be walking right through the centre of london , down oxford street , promoting not only pride in london but also west ham united . we want to see and meet as many hammers fans as we can , so if anyone is out in central london on saturday , come over and say \u2018hello\u2019 !\nmayor of london , sadiq khan , said : \u201clondon\u2019s lgbt + community is one of the largest in the world , and i was proud to lead last year\u2019s pride march and to be mayor of a city that doesn\u2019t just tolerate diversity , but truly embraces and celebrates it . this year\u2019s pride in london programme reflects the full spectrum of the capital\u2019s lgbt + community and i urge all londoners to immerse themselves in the festivities , proudly wave the rainbow flag and make this year\u2019s pride in london the biggest and most colourful yet . \u201d\nworldpride marchers in central london . photograph : andrew cowie / afp / getty images\nthe pride festival plays host to 100 + lgbt + events all across london every year . in the weeks leading up to pride you ' ll find everything from cabaret to sports tryouts to family picnics all across the capital .\n\u201clondon is one of the most diverse , welcoming and accepting cities in the world and we ' re proud to be part of it , and we\u2019re delighted to work with visit london . pride in london strives to be a beacon to the rest of the world , and hope people from across the u . k . and beyond will come to london this year and join the celebrations . \u201d\n\u201cthis year\u2019s event is going to be the biggest pride in london march that\u2019s ever been held in london , which coincides with the 50th anniversary of the decriminalisation of homosexuality in the uk , so it is a very significant one . \u201d\nenjoy pride in london - themed treats around the capital , including brightly coloured churros at cantina laredo and a rainbow - inspired pizza at bungatini . various dates\nhundreds of thousands of people attending the pride festival in london have been told to expect the most visible policing effort in the event\u2019s 45 - year history .\nprotesters\u2019 banners at the first london pride said things like \u2018campaign for homosexual equality\u2019 . the struggle to be represented in the community is where it all began .\nthe independent cinema office\u2019s new lgbt + series of archive film programmes premiers at bfi southbank as part of pride in london festival ahead of a uk tour .\npride in london have been heavily criticised by the lgbt + community for their advertising campaign for this year\u2019s event by including some misjudged statements for everyday people .\ncelebrate worldpride in london , and participate in these fun events , including the sohottie final , drag ball , pride pooch and a fashion show at cxr .\nfootage from the pride in london parade in 2014 . all footage was filmed by people attending the parade and uploaded to seenit . subscribe to pride in london for more clips : urltoken facebook : urltoken twitter : @ londonlgbtpride urltoken instagram : @ londonlgbtpride urltoken website : urltoken newsletter : urltoken volunteer : urltoken linkedin : urltoken\na couple dressed in sequinned darth vader and cyberman masks take part in london pride . the annual event aims to raise awareness and campaign for equality on lgbt issues\nproof that london pride is about getting as many people to come along to a big corporate sponsorship event . ? ? ? ? \u200d\u2642\ufe0f ? ? ? ? urltoken\nthe pride in london parade acts as a platform for them to spread their fantastic \u2013 and more often than not , activist \u2013 messages to a wide audience .\nhen you think of pride in london , the first thing that pops into your mind probably isn\u2019t volunteers . yet despite being the capital\u2019s third biggest event , it is led by volunteers . it\u2019s actually the biggest volunteer - run event in london .\nif you\u2019d like to volunteer , you can sign up via the pride in london website to receive updates about training sessions later this month . you\u2019ll need to be available on pride day itself ( saturday july 8 ) or for pride in the park ( sunday july 9 ) and be over 18 to get involved .\ndarrell sansom , chief marketing officer , axa uk said : \u201cwe are very proud to sponsor pride in london again this year and applaud the excellent work that pride in london has done to date . we wholeheartedly agree with their ethos that everyone should be comfortable being themselves at work or at home , regardless of their background .\nnight czar amy lame ( left ) , mayor of london sadiq khan ( third left ) and education secretary justine greening ( third right ) during the pride in london parade in central london . following the parade , mayor khan ( third from left in the posed group ) tweeted out several photos of himself speaking to revellers at the event\nnext month the pride in london parade will descend on central london for another spectacular celebration of lgbt + communities . and with 2017 marking 50 years since parliament voted to decriminalise homosexuality in england and wales , it\u2019s set to be an extra special one .\ngay rights activist peter tatchell was one of around 30 people who originally founded the uk\u2019s first ever gay pride march , which took place in london in july 1972 .\npeople work to create a rainbow out flag out of flowers next to a heart featuring the hashtag # shareyourlove . the official hashtag for pride of london is # lovehappenshere\n\u201ci welcome pride in london\u2019s plans to further promote diversity and inclusion within the workplace and i urge organisations around the capital to throw their support behind this important initiative .\nthe sony - owned games platform playstation has been praised for moving to sponsor london pride 2017 , a partnership that has been reportedly in the works for eight months .\nlondon\u2014sound familiar ? the pride parade in the country\u2019s biggest city is beset by controversy . countless thousands march \u2014 but not the mayor . there are maple leaves everywhere .\npeople waving rainbow pride flags and wearing brightly - coloured clothing , hats and hair extensions danced and cheered along the sidewalks of queens avenue and wellington street for almost three hours as different floats passed by in the pride london festival - ending parade .\nclick through our gallery to see pictures of pride over the years . . .\nrosser said that over the course of the 10 - day festival , pride london saw an increase in attendance at all of the events with features like comedy night and the pride dinner selling out . he said many people were attracted to the family - friendly activities as well such as the pride swim and drag queen storytime events .\npride is a highlight of the london year . tomorrow the city\u2019s annual dose of glitter and false eyelashes gets into full swing , with parades , exhibitions and street food .\nparticipants arrive for the pride london parade . more 26 , 000 people will take part in the festival , which is one of the world ' s biggest lgbt + celebrations\ncelebrations at the annual pride in london event are the ' best antidote ' to the terror and tragedy of recent weeks , sadiq khan told thousands gathered in the city .\nmarking 50 years since parliament first voted to legalise homosexuality in the uk , pride in london will be marching with a message of hope , acceptance , activism and love .\nthe first ever pride march in the uk was in london in 1972 \u2013 when around 2 , 000 people took to the streets to show their support for equal love .\npwc and delta air lines have today been unveiled as two major new sponsors for pride in london 2017 , helping celebrate , support and campaign for the lgbt + community .\nstaff from the metropolitan police , london ambulance service and london fire brigade were nominated to launch the parade after helping in response to recent tragic events in the capital , organisers said .\n1999 : festival (\nlondon mardi gras\n) in finsbury park . [ 15 ]\n2001 : festival (\nlondon mardi gras\n) in finsbury park . [ 19 ]\nstaff from the metropolitan police , london ambulance service and london fire brigade were nominated to take part after helping in response to terrorist atrocities and the grenfell fire disaster , organisers said .\nteam london thanks cities of service and cloudred for providing interactive design , development and strategy .\nshout - out to jack 102 . 3 london for being one of our gold sponsors !\nby 2007 , the year of the 35th annual london pride parade , the event had swelled to one of the largest pride celebrations in the world . this magazine from pride 07 is celebratory rather than combative , reflecting the huge progress towards equal rights made during the intervening years - progress won by tireless struggle for political and social change .\nindividual contribution award the individual contribution award is given each year to someone that demonstrates an extreme passion for improving the lives of london\u2019s lgbt2q communities . through work with pride london festival and / or other projects happening throughout the year , this individual should be someone that is actively working / volunteering in the community within the past year . the 2018 individual award winner will be recognized with a special award at our annual pride london festival awards .\nurltoken , london\u2019s official guide to the city , is the digital home and partner for this year\u2019s festival . a dedicated website visitlondon / pride - in - london will launch on 19 th may to provide information and inspiration for visitors to the festival and parade day .\npride in london on twitter :\nolivier award - winning director mark whitelaw ' s big girl ' s blouse @ sohotheatre tonight . get yourself down there ! # standbyyourtrans\nthe pride in london parade is one of the busiest events in london . make sure that you don ' t miss any of the action by watching from the grandstand . we only have 180 seats available though , so grab a ticket before it ' s too late !\nbrewed under the watchful eye of our griffin since the 1950s , london pride is unmistakably london ' s beer . with its well - rounded flavour and rich history , everything about this authentic , characterful beer binds it to our capital city and the people who love it .\n1973 : this year ' s pride march was organised by che . [ 6 ]\nand in the interests of balance here is a picture of anti - pride protestors .\nthe creative shop dedicated one of their\nisobelly laughs\ncomedy nights to pride .\nit seems to be an attempt to encourage straight people to get involved in pride .\ncurated by e - j scott with tate\u2019s learning teams and in partnership with pride in london , uk black pride , regard and trans pride brighton , and with a dynamic cast of artists , cultural producers , commentators , activists , supporters and tate\u2019s own lgbtq + staff network , queer and now 2018 places queer culture at the heart of the gallery .\nbut what is pride london , where does it take place and what is it all in aid of ? here ' s the lowdown on this year ' s event . . .\nthe largest - ever co - ordinated contingent of jewish members of the lgbtq community turned out for the london pride parade , with about 200 people across six different organisations marching together .\nit was all the more poignant as it comes in the same week that a policeman admitted he regretted proposing to his boyfriend in such a public fashion at london pride last year .\nto support pride , wagamama is donating profits of bun sales from its soho restaurant to the lgbt charity london friend - every time a rainbow is spotted in the capital that day .\npride organisers said they are more than ever promoting a \u201cmessage of hope , acceptance , activism and love , \u201d with london mayor sadiq khan adding : \u201chere in london , you ' re free to love whoever you want to love and be whoever you want to be . \u201d\nurltoken ( with creative duo mc / mc creative ) devised london pride ' s first ever advertising campaign , securing ad space across london underground and bus networks . set to establish london ' s largest annual festival with a strong sense of commercial equity attracting brand partnerships across all sectors , including barclays , asda , tesco , starbucks , rymans , robert dyas and cms law .\n500 lgbt + parade groups will march through central london to celebrate the diversity of our community .\n186 king street unit 30 ( 2 , 170 . 11 mi ) london , ontario n6a 1c7\nthe posters are signed off by the person ' s name , and their location in london .\nwhen pride in london first started 45 years ago , it was a giant protest against anti - homosexual laws in the uk . the first official uk gay pride rally took place in london on july 1 1972 \u2013 that date was chosen because it was the nearest saturday to the anniversary of the stonewall riots of 1969 , which kickstarted the gay liberation movement in america .\n\u201cas a queer trans man , i struggle to feel included by london pride and these posters and slogans sum up exactly why , \u201d the 28 - year - old told huffpost uk .\nwhile pride of irons are making things easier and more comfortable for supporters in and around london stadium , holmes is also hopeful of a positive start to 2017 / 18 on the pitch .\nafter a social media backlash , four images from the campaign have been removed . pride in london , the organizers of the event , have apologized for the ill - advised poster campaign .\nlondon ' s pride festival is in full swing , and it ' ll culminate with the pride parade on july 8 . over a week before the event , controversy has erupted for a disheartening reason , and it provides an important reminder that allies need to check their privilege .\nthis year\u2019s theme is ' pride matters ' - exploring why pride is still so important and necessary for the lgbt + community , and to reflect on what it means to people .\nand that pride is nowadays \u2018just a party\u2019 without any room for protest or political campaigns .\ned them unfairly and without respect to their gender identity . pride was founded as a protest ; it is in that spirit that this move upholds the pride values of anti - oppre\nthis was my first year attending pride . as a derby girl i had an amazing opportunit\nlondon ' s annual march is the biggest pride celebration in the uk and now in its 45th year . this year ' s celebration marks 50 years since homosexuality was decriminalised in england and wales\ncity dash game a high - energy , immersive , soho - based treasure hunt meets hide & see , specially themed for the lgbt + community as part of the pride in london festival .\nwe\u2019re proud to support pride in london and it reflects our firm - wide commitment to create a caring , inclusive culture where everyone is able to be themselves and reach their full potential .\ncelebrating individuals , organizations & businesses that are making a positive impact on london ' s lgbt community .\nhelp us celebrate some of the people who have made a positive impact on london\u2019s lgbt2q + communities .\n\u201cwe worked on doing a lot of relationship building , \u201d said london police diversity officer theresa allot .\nrevelers enjoy the pride london parade in london . the parade attracts an estimated crowd of 1 million onlookers , while around 26 , 500 people are taking part in the annual parade making this the city ' s biggest one - day event and one of the world ' s biggest lgbt + celebrations .\nthis year ' s events include pride escape rooms , self defence classes , lgbt + ping pong , life drawing dance classes and the highly - anticipated pride ' s got talent competition .\n40 , 000 people joined the pride in london parade and as many as a million people took to the streets to celebrate , make their voice heard , and be a part of something special .\ngathering with friends off oxford street as they prepared to join saturday\u2019s pride in london parade , vito ward reflected on just how much had changed in the decades since the first event she had attended .\nmore than 150 police officers took part in the parade and were joined by officials from other emergency services . the met worked with pride in london to detail a policing plan ahead of the event .\nthe first ever pride in london in 1972 saw around 200 people attend ; in 2017 we expect to see more than 26 , 000 people take part in the parade and a million people spectating .\na beer of the people , this famous ale even found its name on the streets of the capital . \u2018london pride\u2019 was a suggestion by a member of the public in the 50s , inspired by a flower of the same name that somehow survived - thrived , even - in war - time london .\n\u201cit\u2019s a real celebration , \u201d says james holt , pride\u2019s communications director . \u201ctwelve months ago the pride parade happened shortly after the shooting in the orlando nightclub , and also just after the brexit vote . there was the sense of a mood that was captured by london and pride that actually made it a really special event . i think we\u2019re looking at the same thing this year . \u201d\nfrom start to finish , london ' s streets have been brimming with colour , music , and smiles .\nthe force added :\nwe know that recent events in london and manchester will cause people to worry .\nthis year\u2019s awards are again proudly co - sponsored by the london economic development corporation & cohen highley llp .\nlondon police marched in the parade , although their counterparts in toronto didn\u2019t attend the parade in that city .\nthis group has been set up for everyone to join and share photos from the london 2012 worldpride weekend .\nlondon ' s annual march is the biggest pride celebration in the uk and is now in its 45th year . this year ' s celebration marks 50 years since homosexuality was decriminalised in england and wales .\nthere\u2019s a mistaken belief that you have to be lgbt + to volunteer with pride in london , and this just isn\u2019t so . straight allies have always played a big part in putting on the event .\nin order for it to be bigger and better than ever - we need more of you to get involved . pride in london continues to be run entirely by volunteers - the only major pride to be done so . taking part is an incredible experience and we\u2019d love you to join the team .\nworn at pride parades 1985 - 89 . leather and aluminium . id no . 2010 . 40\n1988 : about 40 , 000 people attended pride , protesting about section 28 . [ 6 ]\nms greening revealed she was in a relationship with another woman during the pride celebrations last year .\nlet\u2019s take first the charge that pride is now just a party and no longer a protest .\nsee the pride in london parade wind through the west end ' s streets from 12pm to around 5pm , with more than 30 , 000 community representatives , dancers and performers taking part in the 2018 parade .\na statement on the pride london website said :\nlondon and uk ' s lgbt community has never been one to flounder in the face of adversity . despite the changes in the past week , we urge all members of the community to come out in force and support worldpride and do the very best they can ."]}
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based platform that provides social media analytics and intelligence management solutions for businesses . sysomos is headquartered in toronto , ontario . peter heffring is the ceo of sysomos . sysomos has acquired 1 companies , with the most recent being uberlabs , inc . for an undisclosed amount on sep 2015 . as of june 2018 , sysomos has 5 . 2k fans on facebook and 26 . 5k followers on twitter .\nview our platform guide for everything you need to know about the new sysomos platform .\nsprinklr is perceived as one of sysomos ' s biggest rivals . sprinklr was founded in 2009 , and is headquartered in new york , new york . like sysomos , sprinklr also competes in the application software space . sprinklr generates $ 24 . 4m more revenue vs . sysomos .\nthe sysomos reports team takes a look at how super bowl xlix played out in social media .\nsysomos , now the social analytics division of meltwatermeltwater acquired sysomos in april 2018 . the addition of sysomos to meltwater enables organizations to analyze social media , news and other human - generated content in one platform , furthering meltwater\u2019s mission to give businesses the insights from outside data , helping them stay ahead .\nread the mashable post\nlook who ' s blogging\nfor more about sysomos ' reporting capabilities .\ntake a look at how companies are putting the sysomos listen to work for them and seeing success .\ntake a look at how companies are putting the sysomos search to work for them and seeing success .\nsysomos allows us to post status updates en masse so we can communicate to our 700 different locations .\n@ sysomos is the easiest way for your organization to harness the power of social marketing and analytics .\nnetbase is a top competitor of sysomos . netbase is a private company that was founded in 2004 in santa clara , california . netbase is in the internet software industry . compared to sysomos , netbase has 78 more employees .\nsprout social is sysomos ' s # 3 rival . sprout social is headquartered in chicago , illinois , and was founded in 2009 . sprout social operates in the internet software industry . sprout social generates 49 % the revenue of sysomos .\nsysomos has employees and is the seventh highest among it ' s top 10 competitors . the top 10 competitors average 243 .\nthese are all the companies that sysomos has acquired . sysomos ' latest acquisition was uberlabs , inc . in sep 2015 . gazemetrix is an image recognition and visual listening platform that helps brands and agencies to analyze user generated photos in social channels .\nmultimedia element / caption 1 : sysomos overview video urltoken caption : measure , monitor , understand and engage with the social media landscape .\nthey recently received a provincial loan of up to $ 500 , 000 to kick - start their social networking analysis company , sysomos .\ntop marketing , advertising , media and pr agencies around the world have been relying on sysomos for over a decade . the sysomos platform empowers agency teams to win and keep accounts , optimize media buys , create and manage content and gain valuable social insights for clients .\nthe sysomos reports team takes a look at how super bowl 50 between the denver broncos and carolina panthers played out in social media .\nsysomos ' s revenue is the second highest among it ' s top 10 competitors . the top 10 competitors average $ 5 . 2m .\ni have to admit i had high hopes for sysomos after suffering through radian6 and the eternal fight to eliminate the \u201c cheap drugs without a prescription \u201d blog posts . i was disappointed in that sysomos and radian6 are both just as bad when it comes to data quality and spam .\nnew data from social media analytics firm sysomos shows that despite the u . s . traffic flatline , twitter is still growing in popularity internationally .\nfrom a local level , what sysomos also allows us to do is get insights into what posts the store managers are doing that are super successful .\ntoday , our customers all around the world gain access to the new sysomos unified platform . here are some aspects of it that we\u2019re especially proud of :\nsysomos , which grew out of a university of toronto project called blogscope , is only one company tapping into the growing body of user - posted information .\nif you\u2019re already a sysomos subscriber and would like to learn more about our new publishing features , please feel free to reach out to your account manager .\nfor small engagements where the data set is contained radian6 will be cheaper . for larger engagements or multiple brands then sysomos can quickly become the better deal .\npaul cubbon , a professor in the faculty of marketing at the university of british columbia ' s sauder school of business , says that sysomos could do well .\nsysomos offers the best data quality and coverage worldwide with instant access to historical data as far back as 2006 . it includes a four - step spam - filtering system and has on - the - fly translation capabilities representing 186 languages in 189 countries . more information on sysomos solutions and product capabilities is available via detailed faqs .\nsysomos will soon start hiring sales , marketing and information technology support staff , using , in part , provincial money dedicated to generate green jobs in a struggling economy .\nsysomos offers social media monitoring and analytics products that give corporations , marketers , public relations agencies and advertisers the intelligence and insight needed to make smarter business and strategic decisions .\nboth koudas and bansal plan to take time off from their work at the university to develop sysomos commercially , a welcome challenge for a scholarly duo used to the conceptual .\nsysomos fits the marketwire model and is aligned with our strategy to redefine and advance the way the world communicates . in the late ' 90s , marketwire was a critical force in advancing the adoption of the internet to distribute press releases . the acquisition of sysomos shows our continued commitment to innovation by integrating social media tools into the corporate communications process .\nnormally i\u2019m technology agnostic . in theory i shouldn\u2019t care what technology a tool uses to present its interface to me as they\u2019re all reasonably similar now\u2026 however\u2026 radian6 uses adobe flash and sysomos uses straight up html . anyone in the industry will immediately assume that sysomos is better ( i certainly did before i used it ) but the truth is more nuanced than that .\nhowever\u2026 while radian6 remembers your tools as physical representations on a dashboard , sysomos simply allows you to bookmark your queries and doesn\u2019t have the same integration in its drill - down capabilities .\nsysomos on twitter :\nhere ' s our crew from # raleigh gazing at history through the lens of # eclipseglasses , with 94 % totality at our office . # solareclipse2017\u2026 urltoken\nsysomos offers a separate smb and enterprise pricing tier for each product , calculated in accordance with the business\u2019s scale and needs . contact the company for more details , and ask for your quote .\nshowcase all of your social media data and business data in customized , real time dashboards . sysomos display offers a complete 360 view of the metrics and performance indicators that are most important to your business .\nwhen we talked to the sysomos team last month , they told us that they are also working on a free , consumer - oriented product that should launch later this year . even if this free tool only includes a fraction of map\u2019s or heartbeat\u2019s abilities , we can\u2019t wait to get our hands on them , because the dataset that these tools would be built upon is unlike anything sysomos\u2019 competitors currently offer .\nshowcase your social media data and business data in customized dashboards . see how the listen api feed integrates with sysomos display to offer a 360 view of the metrics and kpi\u2019s that matter most to your business .\nshowcase your social media data and business data in customized dashboards . see how the analyze api feed integrates with sysomos display to offer a 360 view of the metrics and kpi\u2019s that matter most to your business .\nnilesh bansal , chief technology officer and co - founder , leads sysomos ' engineering team , and is responsible for the company ' s product development , from the core content aggregation and analytics platform to user interfaces .\nthrough the use of contextual text analytics and data mining technology , sysomos collects billions of social media conversations from blogs , twitter , social networks , message boards , wikis and a growing number of major new sources .\nsysomos is a unified , insights - driven social platform that gives marketers the easiest way to search , discover , listen , publish , engage , and analyze at scale across earned , owned , and paid media .\ni have used radian6 for years , off and on as clients needed social listening services . i just recently got my hands on sysomos for a client engagement and so i\u2019m now in a position to compare the two properly .\nthrough a streamlined process , we\u2019ll get you set up quickly with minimal disruption to your day - to - day business . our implementation services are designed to ensure sysomos is installed and configured properly for long - term success .\nthis video gives a good , quick , overview of what the sysomos tools can do . usually these promotional videos tend to be a bit exaggerated , but in our experience , map and heartbeat fully live up to their promises .\nthe sysomos platform brings business intelligence to social media , giving you instant and unlimited access to all social media conversations so you can quickly see what ' s happening , why it ' s happening and who ' s driving the conversations .\nby default , radian6 provides only 30 days of historical data while sysomos provides two years or more . however , radian6 can have historical data added on to the profile so it\u2019s not really a technical as much as a cost differentiator .\nfor my purposes sysomos squeezes ahead because when you get access to their data you have free rein to query the entire database all the time . for an analyst working on multiple projects in an agency this is the model that works best .\nthat estimates the top 10 percent of twitter users do 90 percent of the tweeting ) . it is even more concentrated than that . the sysomos data indicates that the top 5 percent of people on twitter account for 75 percent of all tweets .\nsysomos offers data , charts , sentiment , engagement , and workflow api , the same as a variety of analytic widgets you can use to connect it to your other business systems . a long list of social media listening tools is also available .\nmillions of social conversations are happening globally . marketers have to know which conversations to listen to in order to be part of the dialogue . sysomos listen is a powerful social monitoring platform that ensures your relevant conversations and images are collected in real time .\nin the social listening world there are two main tools : radian6 and sysomos . sure , there are literally hundreds of others , and they all have their uses , but these are the two granddaddy\u2019s of the space . in some ways they are very similar . they both take the terabytes of unstructured social data and store them in a quickly retrievable way . both provide monthly subscriptions to access and analyze this data . both have been acquired by large organizations ; radian6 by salesforce and sysomos by marketwire .\nfor most purposes where the agency is limited to one brand that fits inside 1 million mentions per month , the radian6 pricing model will be the better deal . for agencies where larger data sets or multiple brands are required the analyst may prefer sysomos .\nmarketwired has split from sysomos , the social media intelligence firm it acquired five years ago , and promoted chief strategy officer adnan ahmed to ceo in a major shake - up at the toronto - based news distribution service . the changes come just two years after marketwired\nsysomos helps the world\u2019s leading companies manage their customer touch points across a large and complex array of social media channels . engage with customers , route and escalate issues , manage team workload and report on performance , and uncover insights and opportunities across the customer journey .\nthe top 10 competitors in sysomos ' competitive set are sprinklr , netbase , sprout social , percolate , lithium , simply measured , crimson hexagon , socialbakers , newscred and kapost . together they have raised over 942 . 3m between their estimated 3 . 8k employees .\nsysomos ' key product offerings , map ( media analysis platform ) and heartbeat , will be available to clients worldwide under the marketwire brand , and will complement marketwire ' s current line up of solutions available to marketers and communication professionals for news distribution and content sharing .\nanother interesting reveal from the study is how startlingly few twitter users have enabled the location feature that allows geographic information to be attached to their tweets . only a paltry 0 . 23 percent of 10 million tweets sysomos looked at this week were tagged with their locations .\n\u201chaving access to all of the tools that sysomos has to offer under this new integrated platform will deliver valuable insights for building accurate customer profiles . the platform succinctly marries data , allowing us to understand and act upon essential information when timing is of the essence . \u201d\nfor agencies or brand marketers that focus on in - depth social media research and analytics , the sysomos platform has you covered . with unlimited searching , access to vast historical data from multiple sources , powerful analytics , and an easy to use interface all backed with trustworthy data .\nboth map and heartbeat are surfing the current wave of enthusiasm for the real - time web , and map\u2019s crawlers index an enormous number of blog posts , forum posts , news reports , and tweets every hour . one interesting aspect of sysomos\u2019 backend is also that the company keeps a complete cache of tweets , blog posts , and news reports on its own servers , so that it never has to rely on the availability of twitter\u2019s api , for example . amazingly , sysomos also manages to effectively filter out blog spam , which is not an easy feat .\nfor brand marketers the sysomos platform allows them to manage their earned , owned , and paid social media along with other important functions like publishing , engagement , listening , curation , and analytics . seamlessly execute on all your social marketing tasks from a single platform that delivers actionable insights .\ni ' m no lawyer , but my general sense here is that there ' ll be some noise in the system ( from privacy advocates ) about this ,\nsays cubbon . but he does not expect that to be a long - term issue for sysomos or similar companies .\nwhen time and resources are your most valuable assets you often don\u2019t have enough of either to execute and deliver on your most pressing social media initiatives . to help relieve that pressure sysomos has a full range of professional services available to help you get the most out your experience with us .\nsysomos , greek for\neverything together ,\nemerged from an advanced research project at the university of toronto in 2005 . the project led to the creation of a patented core - content aggregation and analysis engine unveiled in may 2006 , and the company was incorporated in toronto in september 2007 .\nproducing social content and effective campaigns across multiple channels is complicated , especially with the velocity in which customers demand today . sysomos publish is designed to help businesses manage content and relationships across social channels at scale by integrating content marketing , social management , and analytics into a singular , customizable platform .\nsysomos discover is a leading edge visual analytics and psychographic tool designed to help you uncover new insights , content opportunities , and audiences aligned by behaviors and interests . know where to focus your efforts and be able to explore multiple facets of the social landscape to drive stronger future content and business affinities .\nthe pricing models couldn\u2019t be more different for radian6 and sysomos . the way i describe the radian6 model is that they \u201cpunish you for success . \u201d that\u2019s a bit tongue in cheek but what it means is that radian6 charges based on keyword volume in a \u201csandbox\u201d that gets carved out of the full universe of social media posts . this sandbox then becomes the place where all reports are generated and means that radian6 pricing can be anywhere from $ 800 per month for 5 , 000 keywords in the sandbox to $ 50 , 000 or more ( to be fair i have never heard an upper limit from radian6 but i assume it exists and i assume it\u2019s lower than $ 50 , 000 ) . in contrast , sysomos charges more than the lowest radian6 price , but much less that the top end . the last number i heard from sysomos was $ 4 , 000 per month for the service , but that number is subject to negotiation .\nreviewing products for the top business intelligence software does not always have to be hard . on our review platform , you can easily match zoho reports and sysomos and right away see their distinct features . we allow you to check their functions , supported devices , support service , pricing rates , terms , plus more . you may also assess their overall score ( 8 . 7 for zoho reports vs . 8 . 9 for sysomos ) and overall customer satisfaction level ( 90 % for zoho reports vs . 96 % for sysomos ) . take your time and compare your best options and determine which one is right for your company . similarly , you have to consider the software company\u2019s background ; can they be relied upon and will they still be operating in the future ? we did our best to review all popular business intelligence software services that you can find on the market , but among all the ones we reviewed these three caught our special attention :\nthe experience with sysomos isn\u2019t quite as integrated as radian6 . essentially , you\u2019re always creating queries using boolean operators . once you\u2019ve written one or two of these they are logical and intuitive and the control they afford the analyst is impressive . there is a helper tool to ensure correctly contructed queries but normally you won\u2019t need it .\nsysomos ' platform and services extend far beyond monitoring tools , and provide automated sentiment , key influencer tracking , geo - demographic information , and access to real - time and historical social media conversations to help communicators understand and leverage social media by answering the five w ' s : what , when , where , who and why .\ntopics and issues across social media is more important than it\u2019s ever been . in an effort to stay ahead of trends and help shape business decisions for our clients , we\u2019re always looking for the latest digital tools and products to inform our counsel and sysomos is a great social analytics engine to meet this need for our teams . \u201d\nthe user experinces of these tools are very different . not better or worse , but definitely different . i cut my teeth on radian6 so it was the tool i knew best , but i\u2019d always been intrigued by sysomos so i jumped at the chance when a client needed a project that fit its pricing model better than radian6 .\nmore broadly , 50 percent of people on twitter send out updates less than once a week . but 36 percent of the accounts sysomos tracks send out tweets every single day . so about a third of people on twitter are fairly active , dedicated users . while half are more passive desk potatoes , tweeting less than once a week .\nmarketwire ' s acquisition of sysomos supports marketwire clients with an intelligent product suite that provides instant access to billions of social media conversations , including blogs , social networks , micro - blogging services , forums , video sites and media sources , and the ability to discover the tone of the conversations and identify sentiment by gender , age and location .\nsysomos search is a powerful social research platform that gives unlimited ad - hoc search on billions of online conversations , giving you the flexibility to search for what you want , when you want it . engineered to help you quickly identify with boolean operators and our visual insights tags of images , you can surface important insights to make informed decisions .\nmap and heartbeat are highly complex products , and we only got to touch upon a small sub - set of their features ( sysomos also offers firefox extensions , for example ) . we weren\u2019t able to get a lot of information about the pricing for both products , but sysomos told us that they work individually with every one of their clients to create the right package for them . however , barring any financial stumbling blocks , we would highly recommend both map and heartbeat to any pr firm that needs a tool to research , monitor , and manage social media campaigns . the more we used these tools , the more we also felt that they could be highly useful for news organizations as well .\ntoronto - - ( marketwire - july 6 , 2010 ) - marketwire announced today its acquisition of sysomos , the toronto - based business intelligence solution for social media monitoring and sentiment analysis . the move supports marketwire ' s social media and media monitoring product offerings and reinforces the company ' s position as a global leader in maximizing technologies to advance communications .\nour clients have told us repeatedly that to stay ahead of the curve , they need tools to intelligently pull two communications platforms together : press releases and social media . marketwire ' s addition of sysomos means that our clients can truly integrate the flow of communications , track the performance of their outbound messaging and evaluate the effectiveness of their campaigns .\nwhile heartbeat is easy enough to use , map is clearly not meant to be used by casual users . it\u2019s one of those tools where one can jump in and start doing some basic analysis pretty quickly , but to really get the most out of it , a training session with sysomos\u2019 staff or a detailed look at the excellent introductory screencast and other documentation is definitely necessary . sysomos\u2019 co - founder and ceo , nick koudas , gave us an almost 1 1 / 2 hour long demo of these two products a while ago , and even this was only enough to touch upon the basic features of the products . it is important to remember , though , that neither of these products are geared towards casual users .\nsentiment can also be broken down by industry , age , gender and country . for example , using the sysomos software to search\nisrael\nyields a world map covered in red dots of different sizes , highlighting those cities that have generated the most online discussion about israel since a peak on dec . 29 , after the jewish state began bombing the gaza strip .\nat sysomos we work with customers of all sizes from all industries and all geographies . our experience is extensive and diversified covering top brands and leading agencies that operate regionally or globally . we also help businesses leverage social insights to inform business decisions and actions outside of marketing , too . customer care , research , human resources , legal , and operations to name a view .\nsysomos is all html so i was expecting it to wipe the floor in the performance department compared to the flash - based radian6 . unfortunately , i hadn\u2019t considered the sheer volume of data on the back end for both these tools . it turns out that most performance delays are back - end in nature , not front - end . so , they tie in the performance department .\nthe future of marketing and communications is built upon data and intelligence . for the first time , the ability to not only learn how we can engage with communities of influencers , consumers , and prospects , but also measure the results in real - time will transform everything . the marketwire and sysomos deal sets the bar for an overdue era where we can truly put the public back in public relations .\nthese numbers are actually higher than the activity suggested by other recent reports . for instance , tweetgrade found that 29 percent of twitter accounts in its sample have zero followers ( same link as above ) . sysomos , on the other hand , found a much lower percentage of accounts with zero followers : only 7 percent . and it counts 21 percent of users who have never posted a tweet ( ironically , 65 . 5 percent of people who identify themselves as social media marketers have never posted an update ) . these discrepancies may be due to the way sysomos gathered data on those 11 . 5 million accounts . it indexed twitter starting with a core set of accounts and then spreading out to all of their followers and followees . dead accounts or spam accounts with 0 followers and 0 tweets would be less likely to be picked up this way . all of the data is as of mid - may .\nit\u2019s become increasingly difficult for brands to reach followers organically so maximizing every opportunity to boost visibility and engagement is critical . however , with multiple social accounts , channels , markets , and agencies , it\u2019s become difficult and time - consuming to compile data and analyze campaign performance . sysomos analyze provides a single - lens view of all your social content across 9 social media channels , so you can inform creative and maximize your roi in near real - time .\npeanut butter and jelly . puppies and sunday afternoons . customer data and clear insight towards taking meaningful action . what do these things have in common ? they\u2019re better together . here at sysomos , we took this concept and applied it to our industry - leading tools , providing a seamless , single sign - on experience that gets the right message to the right audience in the right place at the right time . watch the video introducing our new platform , set\nmarketwire embraced social media and digital news distribution and they ' ve been innovators in this field . with this acquisition of sysomos , they ' ve done it again . marketwire never has been ' just ' a newswire , and with this addition to its suite of products and services , it offers what we all need and want most : a comprehensive social media monitoring and sentiment analysis system . this is the perfect ' rounding out ' of a full communication solution .\nsysomos bring business intelligence to social media , providing instant and unlimited access to social media conversations to quickly see what ' s happening , why it ' s happening and who ' s driving the conversations . by accessing in - depth , comprehensive information and gaining insight about what is happening within the social media ecosystem , corporations , marketers , public relations agencies and communication professionals can make smarter business and strategic decisions , and find new and different ways to build stronger relationships , enhance loyalty and increase sales .\nbrand management and corporate reputation are critically important to public relations and investor relations practitioners , marketers , and advertisers . with real - time social media monitoring , and reporting functionality that allows clients to compare and contrast buzz generated over time , sysomos ' tools enable clients to manage crisis situations , track and measure reputation , monitor press coverage , and correlate the connection between press releases and news coverage with social media activity . by leveraging this kind of intelligence , practitioners are better equipped to adapt their business and communications efforts to maximize campaign success .\nit may not always be enough to simply compare zoho reports and sysomos against one another . even though useful features , pricing and customer comments are all crucial and should be taken into account when making a final choice , you should also pay attention to the recognition and awards merited by every app . very often a less known software may turn out to be an excellent choice that was a winner of many industry awards such as our exceptional customer support award which shows that regardless of smaller market presence it\u2019s a worthy contender to the solutions that dominate the market .\nonce a fan page is set up ( here\u2019s ours ) , anyone on facebook can become your \u201cfan , \u201d which is like following someone on twitter in that it doesn\u2019t require a reciprocal friendship . sysomos analyzed 600 , 000 fan pages on facebook and came up with the distribution curve in the chart above . the vast bulk of fan pages have between 10 and 1 , 000 fans . only 4 percent have more than 10 , 000 fans , and less than 1 / 20th of a percent have more than a million fans . it breaks down as follows :\nthis is a critical step in our integrated communication solution strategy . to date we have been a leader in providing our clients with ways to reach out to their key audiences by innovating the publishing and distribution of news releases . the rapid changes in communications as a result of social media now make it imperative to immediately understand the impact of outbound messaging : what happens to it , what ' s the reaction to it , and how is it used to evaluate and strategize future messages ? sysomos furthers marketwire ' s technological capabilities to make this possible for our clients .\non the technical side , sysomos is obviously doing some very interesting semantic analysis , which , among other things , allows the software to create very cool \u2018buzzgraphs\u2019 that display the key search term in relation to the most often used terms around it ( here is one for \u2018conan , \u2019 for example ) . map can also do sentiment analyses , which will be really helpful for pr firms who want to track the result of a campaign , for example . given that map users can filter results by time , demographic , or language , the tools allow for some very detailed analysis .\nthere is a natural fit and synergy between marketwire and sysomos : our common goal is a customer - centric approach in applying technology to meet the challenges of communicating in an ever - evolving environment . our approach to business is entrepreneurial in spirit ; we identify and create opportunities , and with an innovative and pragmatic approach , develop and deliver products and solutions that are best - in - class . this union proves that it is not only possible to keep pace with technological and sociological changes in communication and information sharing , but to stay one step ahead and set the new standard .\nsysomos , a toronto - based startup , officially launched its two flagship products this morning : map ( which stands for \u2018media analysis platform\u2019 ) and heartbeat . both products are incredibly powerful ( but costly ) social media monitoring and analysis tools . in many ways , it is probably best to think of map and heartbeat as companion pieces . heartbeat basically provides a subset of maps features and is somewhat similar to radian6 \u2018s social media tools , with a strong focus on making it easy for companies to track social media metrics . map , on the other hand , is a far more powerful and flexible analysis tool .\nthe biggest product page is facebook\u2019s own page , with 5 . 8 million fans ( hey , is this rigged ? ) , followed by starbucks with 5 . 1 million ( the page is filled with wall comments such as , \u201cmmmmm pumpkin spice latte ! \u201d ) . sysomos drilled down further , looked at the 297 pages with more than one million fans , and properly categorized them\u2014or at least tried . it turns out many of them ( 39 . 2 percent ) are uncharacterizable such as \u201cnights out with friends . \u201d but the rest can be broken down into music ( 16 . 7 percent ) , celebrities 16 . 0 ( percent ) , products ( 11 . 9 percent ) , tv shows ( 8 . 5 percent ) , films ( 3 . 4 percent ) , and games ( 1 . 4 percent ) .\nwe better our brands by listening and responding to the marketplace . people tell us what they like , dislike , want to improve , and are willing to buy - - it ' s brilliant ; all we need to do is listen and get in on those conversations . the challenge , though , in listening and engaging within social media is identifying who is talking about you and your brand and what they are saying , and maintaining this ebb - and - flow of conversation , simply because there are millions of folks talking across millions of channels . sysomos ' tools turn those challenges into opportunities , and with an intelligent fusion of monitoring , sentiment analysis and reporting , help brands carry on conversations with the right people , in the right places . for anyone who makes social media monitoring part of their daily life , success is as much about efficiency as it is about engagement .\nfor companies to truly drive value , roi and revenue from social media they must do more than simply monitor social chatter ; they must filter automatically through that chatter and noise and identify the specific discussions that directly involve and affect their brand , their competitors and their business . from within those discussions , it ' s crucial to determine why people are talking , what they are saying , and the sentiment orientation of the conversations . moreover , it is important to understand the individuals who are generating the chatter - - their demographics , location and language - - and to organize the chatter in discussion themes and threads , using complementary advanced text analysis technology , so it ' s easy to comprehend . this superior combination of comprehensive data collection , advanced text analytics , and deep filtering functions across languages , demographics , location , topics and sentiment , is the insight behind the information . this business intelligence that sets sysomos apart .\n5 . 65 % 35 % 75k 58k 9k 6k 5k 2 . 8k 2 . 3k 2 . 3k 2 . 2k 2k # oscars # oscars2015 # neilpatrickharris # nph # oscar2015 # host # nbc # oscar # academyawards # theoscars2015 279k 39k 28k 25k 5k 5k 2 . 5k 1 . 8k 1 . 4k 1 . 2k # oscars # oscarssowhite # oscars2016 # chrisrock # theoscars # davechappelle # oscarsentnt # \ufb02intwatercrisis # greaouckingwrivng # imdboscars 2017 host nominees kevin hart 18 % sentiment comparison 5 battle of the hosts chris rock 66 % neil patrick harris ( 2015 ) 34 % host mentions 2 : 1 menvon ravo chris rock neil patrick harris 38 % 11 % top 10 hashtag comparison chris rock neil patrick harris gender comparison 57 % 43 % chris rock neil patrick harris jacob tremblay 60 % tina fey 7 % jimmy kimmel 2 % ellen degeneres 13 % 13 % 4 % oscars 2016 | twitter report by sysomos | march 2 , 2016\n3 . 36 % 60 % 4 % regular tweet re - \u00ad\u2010tweets @ reply 91 % 8 % 1 % 1 tweet 2 - \u00ad\u20104 tweets 5 or more total broncos panthers halftime show commercials number of tweets 21 . 8m 3 . 7m ( 17 % ) 3 . 3m ( 15 % ) 4 . 8m ( 22 % ) 1 . 5m ( 7 % ) estimated reach 87b 22b ( 25 % ) 13b ( 15 % ) 13 . 2b ( 15 % ) 9 . 1b ( 10 % ) broncos 17 % panthers 15 % halftime show 22 % other 39 % commerci als 7 % gender split 41 % 59 % tweet types engagement level dashboard word cloud * 3super bowl 50 | twitter report by sysomos | february 7 , 2016 5 . 3m 2 . 1m 1 . 7m 852 . 5k 588 . 3k 457 . 9k 450k 339 . 4k 189 . 5k 161 . 8k # sb50 # esurancesweepstakes # superbowl # broncos # keeppounding # pepsihalxime # superbowlsunday # superbowl50 # halximeshow # panthers total mentions : 21 . 8m estimated reach : 87b impressions top hashtags buzzgraph * super bowl 50 and related keywords have been removed from the word cloud\n4 . 4 gender breakdown oscars 2016 analysis sentiment breakdown 25 % 8 % most retweeted word cloud the 88th oscars event received 25 % posivve against 8 % negavve menvons . tweets featuring posivve menvons about fan favorites such as leonardo dicaprio and lady gaga were the top driver of posivve menvons ( 31 % sov ) . on the other hand , 33 % of negavve menvons were about the lack of diversity among the oscar nominees . 66 % of tweets were retweets , while 34 % of tweets were organic . 78 % of users tweeted only once , while 22 % tweeted two or more vmes . the event\u2019s most retweeted post came from @ theacademy which was about leonardo dicaprio ' s oscar win for best actor . 14 % 8 % 11 % 15 % 21 % 31 % other performances host red carpet winners fan favorites 33 % 19 % 15 % 13 % lack of diversity winners / nominees dislike other 27 % 66 % 7 % regular tweet re - \u00ad\u2010tweets @ reply tweet types 78 % 17 % 5 % 1 tweet 2 - \u00ad\u20104 tweets 5 or more engagement level 50 % 50 % oscars 2016 | twitter report by sysomos | march 2 , 2016\n4 . 0 200 , 000 400 , 000 600 , 000 800 , 000 1 , 000 , 000 1 , 200 , 000 1 , 400 , 000 1 , 600 , 000 1 , 800 , 000 6pm 6 : 10 6 : 20 6 : 30 6 : 40 6 : 50 7 : 00 7 : 10 7 : 20 7 : 30 7 : 40 7 : 50 8 : 00 8 : 10 8 : 20 8 : 30 8 : 40 8 : 50 9 : 00 9 : 10 9 : 20 9 : 30 9 : 40 9 : 5010 : 0010 : 1010 : 2010 : 3010 : 4010 : 5011 : 0011 : 1011 : 2011 : 3011 : 4011 : 5012am 4 super bowl buzz analysis super bowl 50 | twitter report by sysomos | february 7 , 2016 overview \u2022 82 % of super bowl 50 twiyer buzz was generated between 6pm and 12am est on february 7 - \u00ad\u20108 ( 17 . 9m tweets ) \u2022 the highest volume of tweets occurred between 8 : 31pm and 8 : 50pm ( 3 . 2m tweets ) during the super bowl 50 halxime show \u2022 tweets about the broncos winning the vince lombardi trophy drove the third highest spike around 10 : 30pm ( 1 . 1m tweets ) \u2022 twiyer acqvity slowed down unql shortly before 12am when cam newton\u2019s exit from the post - \u00ad\u2010game press conference started trending # esurancesweepstakes pepsi halxime show x . coldplay , bruno mars and beyonc\u00e9 denver broncos win sb50 / # esurancesweeptakes panthers\u2019 cam newton exits post - \u00ad\u2010game press conference broncos score a touchdown , take 24 - \u00ad\u201010 lead fan tweets showing support for their favorite team reacqons to o\ufb03cials\u2019 ruling newton\u2019s pass to cotchery incomplete ( as not a catch ) panthers\u2019 stewart scores a touchdown\n6 . 20 % 20 % 17 % 8 % 8 % 27 % perception boycott actors ' sentiment diversity favored winners other 54 % 29 % 17 % chris rock effects perception 6 # oscarssowhite this graph and post samples represents a deeper analysis of conversavons associated with # oscarssowhite during the reporvng period . # oscarssowhite drove a total of 836k menvons from january 14 to february 29 2016 , which generated an esvmated 5 . 7b potenval impressions . on february 28 , # oscarssowhite had a total of 175 . 9k menvons , covering 2 % of the daily oscars content . the topic received a 6 % posivve and 18 % negavve menvons . commendavons on chris rock\u2019s speech about the issue made up 54 % of all posivve menvons , while people\u2019s negavve percepvon about the oscars controversy coupled with posts about boycopng the event comprised 40 % of all negavve menvons . 836k menvons 5 . 7 billion potenval impressions 0 40 , 000 80 , 000 120 , 000 160 , 000 200 , 000 14 - 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", "topic": 20}], "title": "wizarbox", "paragraphs": ["wizarbox is a french video game developer which specializes in providing services to other developers .\nfocus home interactive , r . a . w . - realms of ancient war , wizarbox ,\nindeed , breaking into video game development is difficult , and wizarbox should know best . as a middleware company , wizarbox has had to bail out many a small developer . there was one case in which a studio went bankrupt in the middle of a game and called wizarbox to finish and release it .\nfocus home interactive , r . a . w . - realms of ancient war , wizarbox , .\nparis studio wizarbox filed for the french equivalent of chapter 11 bankruptcy in december , new reports have confirmed .\nso blonde is an adventure game developed by wizarbox and written by steve ince , a former game designer for the broken sword series .\ni must admit that i\u2019d never even heard of wizarbox prior to that first e - mail . it\u2019s funny how the world works at times .\narpg , focus home interactive , r . a . w . - realms of ancient war , realm of ancient war , trailer , wizarbox , .\nwizarbox was founded about four years ago and specializes , as i said , in conversions , ports , outsourcing , and the like . the wizarbox portfolio includes the pc to xbox ports of arx fatalis and the panzer dragoon franchise . wizarbox has also worked very closely with paris - based ubisoft , handling numerous ports ( most recently , scrabble and dark messiah of might and magic ) and sending a team of developers to sweden to work on tom clancy ' s ghost recon advanced warfighter 2 .\ni met ceo fabien bihour at the electronic sports world cup in paris , and he invited me to take a tour of wizarbox studios . so a week later , i made the fifteen - minute walk to his studio in s\u00e8vres , france , just outside of paris to talk about wizarbox about its up - coming adventure title , so blonde .\nchances are , you ' ve unwittingly played a wizarbox game before , even if you ' ve never heard of them . actually , i should clarify - - you ' ve probably played a game that wizarbox has worked on , and you ' ve never heard of them . you see , wizarbox are the unsung heroes of video game development , a cloak - and - dagger studio whose primary function lies in ports , localizations , conversions , research and development , and other ninja - esque , behind - the - scenes ventures .\nhowever , wizarbox is now in the process of finishing their first in - house game , an old school point - and - click adventure game that hearkens back to the monkey island era of yore .\nthe company you are trying to view is not available on indie db . only publishers and developers which have games , mods and other content released on indie db are listed . view wizarbox on mod db .\njeu serai aims to develop a tool to facilitate career guidance for adults and students . the project groups together the cnam , wizarbox , seaside agency , the arcnam poitou charentes and the universit\u00e9 paris ouest la d\u00e9fense .\na video game development company which offers its skills to help productions . after 10 years of experience in video game industry , wizarbox has decided to bring their customers the very high quality service expected by the market .\nadventure gamers recently went behind the scenes with both steve ince and so blonde ' s lead designer at wizarbox , jerome britneff - bondy , to ask about their collaboration on the new comic adventure and the paths that brought the two together .\ndevelop reports that wizarbox was working on captain morgane and the golden turtle for multiple formats when it filed for what urltoken has revealed as a \u201cen redressement judiciaire\u201d \u2013 or \u2018in receivership\u2019 \u2013 the french version of america\u2019s chapter 11 bankruptcy , which thq filed for last month .\nother interesting projects that wizarbox is up to : talks with atari , and a collaborative project called play all . play all is essentially a government - sponsored research and design project intended to push the french gaming industry by pooling the collective resources of wizarbox , kylotonn , darkhorse , load inc . , and white birds productions . if the project works as planned , the result will be a wealth of r & d that could lead to a new class of better - trained , better - equipped , and more - experienced developers .\nthe character was partly created when i got involved in the project , with sketches and some description . but i was surprised at how easily i was able to get into the head of a 17 year old . must be all the pampering i receive when i visit the wizarbox offices .\nstarting out as a middleware company , wizarbox has had a chance to make a wide variety of games , from arx fatalis to scrabble to winnie the pooh . bihour sees the\nwide range of games\nas one of his company ' s selling points :\nwe ' re very lucky here at wizarbox - - we ' re not pigeonholed . video games . . . they ' re the first worldwide pass time . we have an opportunity to touch everyone , and we ' re very open . what ' s important is that people enjoy themselves without being boxed in [ to one genre ] .\ndevelop adds that studio head fabien bihou \u2013 who formed the company in 2003 \u2013 went on record in 2010 to discuss wizarbox\u2019s difficulty in finding new contracts , and stated that the industry\u2019s economic state proved to be uncompromising for small studios . bihou added that moving to the lucrative mobile arena \u2013 at the time \u2013 would have been too risky .\nit might turn out to be utterly brilliant but wizarbox\u2019s background in handheld pap and conversions doesn\u2019t thrill . they did make an original pc adventure game called so blonde but i haven\u2019t played it , despite the promise of \u201cmore than 50 references to find ( tv , cinema , reality shows , video games ) and a lot of humor guaranty\u201d .\nmirof with tokkun studio worked on a lot innovating projects for reputable clients around the world . partners : warner , gameloft , ubisoft , pixar , total immersion , virtuos game , masa , game source , e - tf1 , punchers impact , devalley , white laser games , fishing cactus , wizarbox , white birds production , dk games , . . .\nwhen wizarbox contacted me and said they wanted a writer they already had a couple of backgrounds created for the beach and the pier and had a number of character sketches . they knew they wanted a story based on the idea of a spoiled blonde becoming stranded on a mysterious tropical island . so i had the great pleasure of taking it from there .\nbesides so blonde , wizarbox are developing a handful of titles for the ds , as well as an unnamed pc to xbox 360 port . i asked if it happened to be the new dark messiah , but which bihour replied ,\nno , i wish . i tried really hard to get that one , but ubisoft is handling that one themselves .\nthe high - level vision must be created first because it\u00eds this which drives the project forward and unites everyone into seeing the same goal that we\u00edre all working towards . because there are a lot of talented individuals working on the game ( wizarbox have a great team ) , a common vision allows them to maximise their talents in ways that enrich the vision .\n[ wizarbox ceo ] fabien [ bihour ] sent me an e - mail and asked me if i was interested in working on the game . i went over to paris , took one look at the sketches of some characters and it was love at first sight . considering that i speak no french , it was surprising how quickly we all started seeing the same vision for the game .\npeople at wizarbox brought the starting idea , which was to confront a young , pampered and modern blonde teen used to luxury and modern comfort with rude and bloodthirsty pirates . we thought this was an uncommon - so interesting - environment for an adventure game . when we needed to develop the story and push the concept forward , we contacted steve who loved the idea and collaborated with us to make our dream come true .\nfewer people know much about wizarbox , a french studio that ' s been around for several years and yet exploded onto the adventure scene only recently with the release of so blonde . get used to hearing about them plenty more in future , though , as the company has taken over development of jane jensen ' s gray matter , even as they continue work on an\nalternate reality\nversion of so blonde for the nintendo ds and wii .\nwith that in mind , so blonde was developed in about 10 months .\nright from the start , we made the product we wanted . we wanted to reduce the risks ,\nsays bihour .\nthis was our calling card , a demonstration , showing people what we could do . so many companies fail after one game . . .\nby avoiding the pitfalls of big - budget developing , wizarbox hopes to make some headway with so blonde before moving on the bigger projects .\ngray matter was originally announced in 2003 as project jane - j and slated for release in fourth quarter of 2004 . the game was put on hold in 2004 and later revived by a german publisher anaconda in 2006 , for a release in fourth quarter of 2007 . the game was delayed further in early 2007 for a q1 2008 date . in early 2008 development studio was changed from hungarian tonuzaba to french wizarbox delaying the game to 2009 . the game is currently slated for february 25 , 2011 .\nwizarbox had been porting video games by other companies to consoles since 2002 ' s arx fatalis . in 2007 , they released their first in - house developed video game , so blonde , written and designed by industry veteran steve ince . the success of so blonde led to the development of so blonde : back to the island , an alternate reality scenario set during the events of the original game , and the spin - off captain morgane and the golden turtle . after the troubled development of gray matter by jane jensen , they took over development of the title and released it in 2010 .\nthis universalist approach is exactly what led wizarbox to make their first original game , so blonde , anadventure game .\npeople want to hear a story , to follow a scenario ,\nsays bihour .\nwe think that there ' s still a large public for [ adventure games ] .\nhe goes on to say that he ' s been hearing people ring the death knell on adventure games for 15 years , but responds that there is a still a large adventure fan base .\nwe ' ve managed to captivate a fairly large audience . these are games that have a crazy community that are very loyal .\nis a role - playing game with action combat . it is set in a fantasy world where dwarves , elves and humans are at war - and now another , dark power sends demons into this world . a powerful ghost makes the player character his avatar in order to defeat this power . unfortunately no one knows this and so the player has to kill everyone met except the occasional quest giver .\nthis is a typical hack & slash game . the player chooses one of three classes ( warrior , rogue or wizard ) and mows down thousands of enemies in linear levels . this rewards experience points and after earning enough , the character levels up ; although only once per stage . this rewards a point which is in turn invested into upgrading skills . those skills are class specific with the exception of the incarnation ability which allows to take control over an enemy for a short time . attributes only improve when finding and equipping better weapons and armor .\n- style clicking ) with mouse and keyboard . a second player can join in at any time and automatically starts with the appropriate level - progress is only saved for the first player . when one character dies , it respawns after a few seconds with full health if the other player survives that long .\njane \u201cgabriel knight\u201d jensen\u2019s new point\u2019n\u2019click adventure , gray matter , is now available from german digital download site gamesplanet after 7 years in development under two different dev studios and two different publishers . the german version has english voiceovers , so apparently it\u2019s playable . you can buy it here for \u20ac39 . 99 , which i think is more money than i\u2019ve ever had at any one time . thanks to rps reader wendy for the heads up , and thanks to qt3 poster triggercut from informing wendy via this thread .\nedit : anyone interested in the boxed version can hit up the german amazon , too .\ngray matter is still scheduled for a february 2011 release for america and the uk .\nif you click our links to online stores and make a purchase we may receive a few pennies . find more information here .\ni can scarcely believe it actually came out . i think i\u2019ll wait for it to get on steam though .\nyay a new adventure by the gabriel knight creator ! for \u20ac39 . 99 ? no , thanks\u2026\n\u20ac39 . 99 isn\u2019t \u221e , is it ? it\u2019s not that much for a new game , actually . what\u2019s the big deal , because i don\u2019t get it ?\nit seems a lot for a download - only copy of something that\u2019s listed as \u00a325 or less for a physical one when it\u2019s released here . \u20ac35 . 99 for physical ( amazon . de ) is better , but i can stand to wait for now .\ni must say that it is more than i have ever spent on a game in my life .\nquinns , you\u2019re inventing numbers now . am i supposed to take your word for it that this \u201c39 ` 99\u201d number is real ? as if . and you call yourself a journalist . for shame !\nhopefully the uk version will be cheaper . a lot cheaper . if there\u2019s a boxed version then the price should go right down in no time on sites like play , amazon etc .\nthat is a lot of money for a point and click adventure , considering we get the mi remake bundle for nearly a third of that price . but it\u2019s jane jensen , and it\u2019s been a long time in development . will we see a wot i think on it ?\nto put the pricing of that particular shop in perspective : codblops is \u20ac59 . 95 tropico 3 gold is \u20ac29 . 95 ( discounted atm from \u20ac39 . 95 )\ni remember when most of the discussion when a game came out was how it played and how good it was , but all people worry about now is the cost . games aren\u2019t getting cheaper to make , so forcing prices lower means lower budget , less polished games , or games that are dumbed down to appeal to as many people as possible .\nto be fair that\u2019s probably only the case here because special attention was drawn to the apparently very mysterious currency that people will have to tangle with if they want the game right now .\npeople debate if xxxxx is worth $ $ $ $ $ all the time . games arent special in that regard .\ni don\u2019t know if making games is , or isn\u2019t , getting cheaper , so i can\u2019t comment . however , a market is based on the price people will accept for what they\u2019re getting . it\u2019s expected that enough schmucks will be willing to pay \u00a350 for cod or moh on the release day , so they price it accordingly . for something a little more niche , the price has to come down to encourage sales . it\u2019s up to the developer to keep their costs lower without impacting on the eventual produce , as that too will effect sales . they also tend to be happier with sales over a long period , rather than only being interested in day - one , headline making , sales .\nthe exception to this is games like victoria or the even more grand strategies , which are certainly not mainstream and aren\u2019t actually expected to sell many units . they have to be priced up , in order to make a profit . in any case , the people who buy grand strategies tend pay whatever asked .\n@ cliffski i remember when reviews were buying guides and so often linked the price of the game to the discussion of its merits . as for production costs , while gta4 cost $ 100m , canabalt was made in 5 days , so i doubt that cost much to make\u2026 certainly in some cases production costs have dropped dramatically over the past five years . as for dumbing down or being less polished ; there\u2019s a lot of aaa big budget productions which suffer from those faults . that said , i can understand that it might be annoying for a developer to hear a journalist with a big audience implying that the price of a game is too damn high .\nit might be annoying on a personal level , but only a totally pigheaded developer would ignore it . you have to listen to your customers , or you won\u2019t have them much longer .\ni know lower price doesnt mean lower profit . its not like i just got off the boat . but if you want lower price and higher profit , that means you need much higher sales , meaning your game has to be less niche .\nthat was exactly the point i was making . as to \u2018listening to your customers\u2019 , i kind of do that too , but customers seem to be under the impeession that if they demand free games , or games costing $ 0 . 01 , they will get them , with everythign else remaining the same .\nthey will either get very very mass market games or very crap games . there isn\u2019t any other way to manage it .\nit\u2019s like demanding cheap chicken . you can have cheap chicken . fuck knows what they feed em , or how it\u2019s produced , but if the customer * only * cares about price , then the customer gets battery chickens injected with water .\nall i\u2019m saying is i\u2019m prepared to pay more , for better quality , polished games .\namazon germany also seems to have the boxed version in stock : link to urltoken . and the description also mentions english voiceovers . it would not cost any less once shipping costs are added though .\n@ rps : do you know if you\u2019re getting a review copy ? i used to work for the developer so if the publisher\u2019s not doing its job maybe i can arrange for you to get a copy . i mean , \u20ac\u221e is a lot of money these days .\nyou know , i post comments on rps , so technically , my words are published on rps , therefore , i write for rps .\ni just read brumisator\u2019s comment , therefore i\u2019m a proofreader for rps , and thus his secretary , here at rps .\nall review copies should be sent to my desk so i can forward them to him .\ngames in germany are a lot more expensive than in uk . gray matter is 35 , 99\u20ac on urltoken and that is a very good price for a new pc game .\nit\u2019s a pretty good game . my first immediate impression is that they\u2019ve put a lot more thought into animation than other point and clickers . characters ( main ones , at least ) don\u2019t just stand utterly motionless , there\u2019s plenty of idle wandering about , twitching , adjusting weight , etc etc , and the lead character sam tends to not look that robotic , especially how she does the grim fandango trick of looking about at items of importance ( though you can highlight them all easily enough with space ) .\ni\u2019m not too sure the depiction of england and oxford is that accurate though\u2026it seems to the us england is nothing but country roads and wooden road signs ( in the intro there\u2019s a sign that just says \u2018oxford \u2013 london\u201d as if those are the only two places in existence . also one of the english characters going \u2018oxford to london ? about two hours by train\u2019 didn\u2019t seem quite right . but maybe they were using virgin rail .\nmaybe they\u2019re just going by the assumption that you\u2019ll likely end up having to take the replacement bus service .\njust a shade over one hour according to thetrainline , but yeah , rail replacement busses into london would be horrific .\nmy take on this one is that the story seems to be very appealing ( i\u2019m halfway through chapter 2 ) and graphics are definitely very good , especially for a point & click adventure game . the only thing that makes me cry in pain is the user interface , that is , at least as far as i\u2019m concerned , not that \u2018smooth\u2019 to use , the inventory above everything else .\nas far as the currency debate , \u20ac39 . 95 is an average price for a videogame . sure , there are cheaper ones , and sure , i for one prefer to buy from the us because it\u2019s cheaper , at least for me because i benefit from currency conversion rates , but \u20ac39 . 95 is like 8 beers . how long does it take for you to drink those ? : )\nhere in sheffield 8 beers in a pub * would only cost you \u00a320 - ish . that\u2019s about \u20ac24 . yeah , yeah , regional pricing . but still .\ncriminy . i like jane jensen , but i don\u2019t think i\u2019m dropping $ 55usd on her game without reading some reviews and maybe playing a demo first . point - and - click adventures haven\u2019t been my favorite thing for awhile now , and while i freely admit that may just be because there haven\u2019t been that many lately ( and even fewer good ones ) , i still find myself hesitant to pay top price for one off the bat .\ngray matter is a very , very flawed game with a very , very good and well written story . play it only if you like jane jensen and her stories , you wont be disapointed . if you\u2019re expecting a technical wonder , forget it .\nwell it has low production values . the animations are pretty bad , the graphics are not too bad , but the art style is so boring . the game follows the \u201cone - click - does - everything\u201d wich is a pitty because makes the game too easy . the voice acting ( the english one ) is not on par with gabriel knight . , however steven pacey that voices david styles is incredible .\noverall it lacks polish ( it doesn\u2019t have any major bugs though ) it\u2019s pretty obvious they didn\u2019t have the budget to do more .\nhowever , jane\u2019s story saves the day , but i\u2019ll let you discover that by yourself . it all depends on how you value the narrative in a video game , if you don\u2019t care , gray matter will be pretty\u2026 meh\u2026\nyep . he\u2019s fantastic , . it helps that his character , david styles , is very well written and developed .\ni\u2019m still in chapter 1 but i enjoyed the animated style of the intro a lot . the heroine seems like an interesting character .\nthe art style is very classical so far . big mansion , paintings , \u2026 it\u2019s true that the game doesn\u2019t look like it had an unlimited budget . but it\u2019s the story i\u2019m looking forward to .\nthe only downside of buying the game this way is that it only comes with a german pdf manual . this means i\u2019m missing out on jane jensen\u2019s intro to the story and chars and on the explanations on\u2026 your character\u2019s hobby ( trying not to spoil it ) . the tutorial hasdone a good job so far of filling the gaps though . so might not be an issue .\n39 . 99 is 10\u20ac less than most new games cost on steam , and 5 - 10\u20ac less than games cost on the high street here in germany .\nit\u2019s 3 euro more expensive than fallout new vegas , so it must be pretty good\u2026 apart from trolling i don\u2019t think it\u2019s a lot of money for an indie game , nevertheless i\u2019m not interested .\nno need . the story is where it\u2019s at and , so far ( i\u2019m at the end of chapter 2 ) , it\u2019s very intriguing . it\u2019s definitely got the jane jensen touch .\nsometimes we include links to online retail stores . if you click on one and make a purchase we may receive a small commission . for more information , go here .\nthis site \u00a9 2018 gamer network . all rights reserved . no part of this site or its content may be reproduced without the permission of the copyright holder .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\neasylist , avast , and other blockers break disqus . tweak your extensions , brosef .\nbut , we ' ll talk about so blonde tomorrow . for now , check out what bihour and his team have to say about what it is they do , the adventure genre , and what it takes to break into the big - budget world of videogame development .\ninstall base aside , bihour says that he wanted to make a game that\ndeveloped the imagination ,\nhe says .\ntechnologically , games have evolved a lot , but at the bottom , they ' re exactly the same . to make a good product , to present a project , to create a beautiful story . . . it ' s a lot harder to make your mark in a market that ' s saturated with first - person shooters ,\nhe continues .\nthe visit ends with a condemnation of the mindset bihour and his company are trying to change :\npeople congratulate themselves for making a clone of last year ' s games . people need to not be afraid of new ideas and new stories .\njoseph leray is a long - time features contributor , reviewer , and ( self - styled ) editor - at - large for destructoid . he lives in nashville with a menagerie of pets and a final fantasy ix obsession . more + disclosures\nladies and gentlemen , the day has finally arrived . the new fifa 18 world cup mode unveiled earlier today , and now players can spend hours winning the world cup with their favorite teams , packing incredibly gifted players into their ultimate squads . personally , im looking forward to . . .\nyou ' re not expected to always agree , but do please keep cool and never make it personal . report harassment , spam , and hate speech to\nsony santa monica makes us care about kratos in this stunning revival of the series .\nfar cry 5 ' s story is a real let - down , but the action still makes for a solid co - op experience .\nthere are some elements around the edges that haven ' t aged all that well , but burnout paradise is still a fantastic racing game .\npodcasts giant bombcast the giant beastcast giant bombcast ( premium ) the giant beastcast ( premium ) giant bombcast aftermath ! all systems goku premium podcasts giant bomb presents gaming minute 8 - 4 play alt + f1 bombin ' the a . m . with scoops and the wolf !\nthe services this developer can provide include consulting , managing out - sourcing and in - sourcing needs as well as conversion , also known as ' porting ' . the developer also offers these services in a number of other industries including architecture , defense , physics , and medical imaging .\nbeware , you are proposing to add brand new pages to the wiki along with your edits . make sure this is what you intended . this will likely increase the time it takes for your changes to go live .\nuntil you earn 1000 points all your submissions need to be vetted by other giant bomb users . this process takes no more than a few hours and we ' ll send you an email once approved .\nbecause you ' re new to wiki editing , we sent your submission off to our moderators to check it over . most changes are approved within a few hours . we ' ll send an email when it is .\npoints you ' ll be able to bypass this step and make live edits to our system . until then , gain points by continuing to edit pages .\nin this spin - off from so blonde , morgane castillo chases the trail left by \u2018famous adventurer\u2019 buckleberry tanner to find the clues that will lead to the hidden treasure of turtle island . in her journey from playful girl to the caribbean ' s first fearsom female pirate captain , she much al\never since losing his wife in a terrible car accident many years ago , neuro - biologist dr . david styles has become a recluse , leaving his english mansion dread hill house only on rare occasions . one day student and street artist samantha everett shows up on his door step unexpectedly , at a time styl . . .\ncolonel reyel - dis - moi oui ( feat . krys ) ( clip officiel )\n\u00a9 valve corporation . all rights reserved . all trademarks are property of their respective owners in the us and other countries .\n\u00a9 2018 valve corporation . all rights reserved . all trademarks are property of their respective owners in the us and other countries .\nvat included in all prices where applicable . privacy policy | legal | steam subscriber agreement | refunds\nrealms of ancient war ! it\u2019s a title that should be shouted , i believe . it\u2019s also a title that needs some tidying up , since we\u2019re apparently supposed to call it \u201c r . a . w . \u2013 realms of ancient war \u201c . no . no i absolutely won\u2019t do that . your title doesn\u2019t get to be an acronym and the expansion of that acronym . that\u2019s not how titles work . and you certainly don\u2019t get all those full stops and then a hyphen . goodness me , no . your game is now called realms of ancient war , and it\u2019s to be shouted . it is decided . please redesign your website / game materials . thank you . oh , and also your game looks super - pretty .\ndue for release next year , the aggressively titled r . a . w . \u2013 realms of ancient war looks a little diabloesque in the four new screenshots below . however , a trailer almost as ancient as the very realms in which it takes place reveals it to have more in common with baldur\u2019s gate : dark alliance . there are three exciting classes to choose from \u2013 warrior , sorcerer and rogue . i bet one of them is stealthy and has a penchant for ranged weaponry . there\u2019s also a storyline about the ruined kingdoms of dwarves , elves and man , but guess what ? a new and unknown threat is now rising ! let\u2019s take a look and then guess what this fresh evil might be .\ngray matter , the new point\u2019n\u2019click extravaganza from jane \u201cgabriel knight\u201d \u201cshe designed gabriel knight\u201d jensen , has slipped from sometime in 2010 to a february 2011 release date . boo ! i don\u2019t know much about gray matter , so in the course of my cursory research this morning i hiked over to the wikipedia page . lord , has this game had a bad time of it .\nclick through for a look at the gamescom 2010 trailer . probably for the best if you leave any high expectations at the door . read the rest of this entry \u00bb\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml + rdfa 1 . 0 / / en\nurltoken\nraising the productivity and competitiveness of european businesses through technology . boosting national economies on the international market , and strengthening the basis for sustainable prosperity and employment .\nowners : estimated number of people owning this game . the number might be way too small for new releases and sometimes way too big for games that had free weekend event recently . read more on about page .\nplaytime : average hours played in total per person that have actually launched this game since march 2009 . this time is calculated for the whole lifetime , not for the particular year .\naverage score : average users and metacritic score for all games with this score assigned .\naverage playtime : average lifetime playtime for all games where this data is available .\ngames by this company : self - explaining - number of games released by this company on steam . both developed and published . only inculdes games with sales data available .\ntotal copies owned : refers to total copies of games developed or published by this company acquired by users for the lifetime . includes copies sold , downloaded for free and given out .\nthis number might be too small for recently released games or too big for games that had a free weekend in the last couple of months .\nif you want to proceed , you need to register or log in first and then back steam spy on patreon . look for indie or pro pledge .\nstill , it\u2019s being released on xbla and psn as well so probably won\u2019t cost the earth and i\u2019m not averse to a spot of co - op hacking and slashing . click the screens to make large versions loom across your screen .\nlooks right up my street . loved the dark allience and champions of norrath games on the ps2 .\non a slightly related note , has anyone tried snowblind\u2019s new game ? the lotr\u2019s one released last week ? any good , worth \u00a330 or worth waiting for the sales .\nit\u2019s really well worth it\u2026if it weren\u2019t for the game breaking bugs , such as save game corruption and loss of progress in coop . but when it works , it\u2019s fantastic and truly addicting\nthanks for the response . will hang on for the first patch , or the steam sale . whichever omes first at any rate .\nwell , it was on cyber monday sale on urltoken for 18\u20ac just a few hours ago and our games are usually way more expensive . so , i\u2019d say sth is fishy here and i\u2019d rather wait , if i was you .\ni somehow can\u2019t see the embedded video . adblock is off . anyone got a direct link ?\nhang about \u2013 i can fix that , methinks . if not , expect a second and humiliated reply momentarily .\nso blonde was written by steve ince if i remember right . the game itself was not received too well though .\nhas nothing i haven\u2019t seen before . here\u2019s hoping they have gameplay innovations a plenty then !\nlooks to me like it\u2019s about three pixels off of gauntlet legends for my original xbox .\nthat was my exact thought as well . it\u2019s got gauntlet written all over it .\ni love the ultra zoomed out view . thing that always bugged me was i couldn\u2019t zoom out further on torchlight .\nlooks good . i loved bg : dark alliance . and a twin stick version of diablo would b e awesome .\nsomeone actually made a game out of the whole \u201cthis is what diablo3 should look like\u201d - debate ? awesome ! this i might be able to play .\nlooks like another arpg is on the horizon . . . this one is xbox live / psn / pc .\nanyways he ' s an article from rps on it . . . looks decent to me definitely interested on how it shapes up . . . though i agree with the article the developer ' s track record does little to instill any confidence heh .\n_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _\ni ' ve always felt that a person ' s intelligence is directly reflected by the number of conflicting points of view he can entertain simultaneously on the same topic .\nsend a private message to i . n . s . a . n . e\nfind all posts by i . n . s . a . n . e\n_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _\nit may take centuries to rise but once the ice starts moving even mountains will yield .\n- armant , prophet of the northern empire\nbuying things enhances my gaming experience .\nhm . . . i ' ve just read it is going to be on pc as well . . gameplay video\nthey did make an original pc adventure game called so blonde but i haven\u2019t played it , despite the promise of \u201cmore than 50 references to find ( tv , cinema , reality shows , video games ) and a lot of humor guaranty\u201d .\ni own so blonde on pc . its one of my favorite point and click adventure games . the game is very rough around the edges and was obviously designed within the limitations of the wii but the pc version still had fantastic areas , great dialogue and brilliant characters . odd . . . this is the second time i have mentioned so blonde today .\nafter void ( null ) left there was basically no point anymore . . .\ndamn this does look nice , i think 2012 will be awsome for arpg . . d3 , grm dawn ( hopefully ) raw . . lineage etc me likey\nyes , this looks very nice . i like the graphical look , as it is colorful without being too colorful ( torchlight , dungeon siege 3 , etc ) , yet retains a realistic graphical style . looks promising . would prefer to get it for the pc . thanks for the heads up .\nbtw i ' ve quickly become bored with path of exile . . . anyone else have this happen to them ? the pacing of poe is just way off kilter . it is just mobs of enemies throughout , which becomes tediously boring . this looks like it has mobs of enemies too , but it is off - set by exploration with few or no enemies , therefore the pacing seems much more to my liking . i hope its as good as it looks . . . and that it comes out on dvd .\nso blonde was nominated for\nbest video game script\nat the 2008 writers ' guild of great britain awards .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 strict / / en\nurltoken\nart director / senior artist freelance with proven artistic , creative and leadership skills and experience & president at tokkun studio . mirof participated to the production of about 30 video games , movies , advertising , . . . across different art departments ( concept art 2d , 3d , ui , animations , cover , packaging , management ) . working with the entertainment industry since 2006 .\nin addition to his work freelance , mirof founded the company tokkun studio & tokkun academy since six years ago with only one goal : offer outsourcing high quality services to our clients . he is very proud of this adventure wich allows him to meet incredible artists and and partners over the years . tokkun studio , video game studio and service provider for multimedia and cinema , is based in annecy in france and ajaccio in corsica . the studio is built on an experienced and motivated team from all branches of the entertainment industry . in may 2006 , mirof launch a french professional magazine\ngame development magazine\n.\n. management : team management , scheduling , pipeline organization , staffing , career development .\n. painting & modeling : 3ds max , maya , zbrush , sketchup , udk , unity , paint tool sai .\n. adobe suite : photoshop , after effects , flash , illustrator , dreamweaver , indesign .\ncrasher artbook ( print / design made by mirof with illustrations , w . i . p and explain by mirof about crasher )\nin addition to this game , the following people are listed as working on other games . no more than 25 people are listed here , even if there are more than 25 people who have also worked on other games .\nadventure was always in her blood . from being a pirate captain ' s daughter to becoming the caribbean ' s first female pirate captain herself ; morgane castillo was never going to lead a boring life ! join morgane as she grows up from an innocent 8 year old island girl to becoming the most famous pirate of the caribbean ! travel with morgane as she seeks out the mysterious treasure of the golden turtle and help her solve the mysteries , puzzles , clues and outwit her enemies along the way . help her recruit her crew , explore over 50 locations on 5 beautiful and exotic islands in the caribbean sea but above all , try to keep her out of trouble . . . she is a pirate after all !\nos : windows xp / windows vista / windows 7 / windows 8 cpu : 1 . 6 ghz ram : 512 mb hard disk free space : 3 gb video card : 64 mb directx compatibile audio card : directx\u00ae 9 . 0 compatibile extra : il gioco richiede un attivazione con drm proprietario - potr\u00e0 essere attivato su un massimo di 5 computer\ndichiarazione di copyright zodiac\u00a9 2011 copyright tutti i diritti di testi e immagini contenuti nel presente sito sono riservati secondo le normative sul diritto d\u2018autore . in accordo con queste , \u00e8 possibile utilizzare il contenuto di questo sito solo ad uso personale e non commerciale , avendo cura che il testo e / o le fotografie non siano modificati in alcun modo . non ne \u00e8 consentito alcun uso a scopi commerciali se non previo accordo con adventure\u2018s planet srl .\nadventure ' s planet s . r . l . | p . iva 01787380680 design antonio pesacane\nin a world fascinated by paris hilton types , it\u00eds probably about time we got to play one . so blonde gives us sunny blonde - 17 , pretty , rich and\u00f6blonde . what starts as a cruise around bermuda ends up with sunny all at sea on an island with no shopping mall , no mobile phone reception and lots of pirates .\nwritten and designed by steve ince , whose most notable projects to date include the broken sword games , but who has contributed to games as varied as in cold blood and the witcher , so blonde looks likely to appeal to everyone with an eye and an ear for some good - natured fun .\nno , because it\u00eds not about poking fun at a specific group of people . what we\u00edve done is to take that stereotype , have a little fun with it in that form and then take it beyond the stereotype . if sunny didn\u00edt have something deeper within herself she would never get off the first game location .\nvery much so . having my work recognised in such a manner suggests to me that i must be doing something right ( or i\u00edm good at fooling people ) . what pleases me as much as my personal recognition is that it\u00eds a real shot in the arm for the adventure genre as a whole . to all those who claim that the genre is dead , we can refer to this nomination and say that perhaps they might like to reconsider that view .\nthe artists have had a lot of fun with background detail and we\u00edve taken that on board so that , yes , there are always things to interact with , even if they don\u00edt always move the story forward . we have a lot of fun with this kind of thing .\ni went to great lengths to ensure that all the characters were a vibrant part of life on the island . they all have a role to play in the unfolding story and there are many times when re - visiting characters through the game gives new information and helps with both the story and gameplay .\ni\u00edd like to think that the way we\u00edve entwined the story and gameplay together will make it a fun experience throughout . players will quickly become engaged in the island\u00eds mystery and sunny\u00eds role in uncovering and hopefully solving that mystery .\ngetting the dialogue balance right can be tricky \u0117 too much and some players get bored , too little and exposition is jeopardised . how did you handle that here ?\nwith it being a comedy game , it\u00eds easy to have a lot of fun with the dialogue at the same time as being informative where appropriate . i\u00edve tried to be quite succinct in any exposition and not overdone it at any one time .\ni did the broad , top - level design , which included a lot of puzzle design , but i worked very closely with jerome britneff - bondy , who did a lot of the design detailing , created a lot of the specific puzzles , created the mini - games and generally helped make my puzzles better .\ni don\u00edt have a particular favourite , but i love the way we have the puzzles and general gameplay overlapping and building on each other .\ni read there are some mild action type sequences ( catching raindrops for instance ) . should players be concerned they will get stuck on these puzzles ?\nno . these puzzles are what we term mini - games and each of them has an option to cheat if players really feel it\u00eds not for them . however , they are just meant to add a bit of fun to the variety and i hope that players will enjoy .\nit\u00eds worth noting that completion of some mini - games will help towards triggering one of the multiple endings .\nshe lands on the island without a change of clothing and as soon as she reaches the town she spots a beautiful dress she\u00edd love to have . unfortunately , she has no money to pay for it . . .\napart from the mini - games , it\u00eds a traditional point - and - click interface which even i can manage to use .\nnico in the earlier broken sword games was a strong and resourceful persona . is sunny the complete opposite or are there some inner strengths ?\nsunny is certainly a very different character to nico , but she surprises herself with some of her resourcefulness , which grows throughout the game . if sunny ended the game as the same person she started it , i think the game would have become boring very quickly and players would probably have been irritated with her character .\nmost of the adventure games you have been involved with can be described as having an animated comic book graphic style . what draws you to that as a design platform ?\nthe art design decisions are mostly out of my hands , so the fact that many of the games have this kind of luck is a happy coincidence . i must admit that i prefer stylised graphics to photo - realism , particularly when player characters have to be carrying the contents of a small shop around with them .\nthat\u00eds an interesting question . do we know if sunny escapes or not ? with multiple endings , do we know what the outcome might be ? does she settle down with a herd of geese and a cow , or is there something else that fate has in store for her ?\nthe name steve ince is widely known in adventure circles . in the past , that recognition has come largely from his work on the acclaimed broken sword series with revolution . now a freelance writer and designer , however , ince is beginning to make a name all for himself . receiving a nomination for \u201cbest videogame script\u201d at the writers\u2019 guild of great britain 2008 awards ( winner still to be determined ) for his latest adventure , so blonde , certainly won ' t hurt the cause ."]}
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", "topic": 23}], "title": "midcoast regional redevelopment authority", "paragraphs": ["midcoast regional redevelopment authority 2 pegasus st . , ste 1 , unit 200 brunswick , me 04011 urltoken | 207 798 - 6510\nthe midcoast regional redevelopment authority is established as a body corporate and politic and a public instrumentality of the state to carry out the purposes of this article . the authority is entrusted with acquiring and managing the properties within the geographic boundaries of brunswick naval air station .\nwhile both transfer options exist now , the midcoast regional redevelopment authority viewed the 2005 base realignment and closure statute as favoring fair - market language , which it said was a potentially costly impediment to the base\u2019s transition to civilian use .\nbrunswick , maine \u2014 on thursday , the midcoast regional redevelopment authority paid off a $ 3 million loan from the u . s . navy 10 years early , which executive director steve levesque said thursday is a sign the redevelopment of the former brunswick naval air station is ahead of schedule .\noversight and management of composites layup facility and spray booth the brunswick landing realty development corporation ( blrdc ) , a division of the midcoast regional redevelopment authority , is seeking proposals from qualified persons to manage and oversee a composite layup facility and spray booth in techplace . download composites layup facility management services rfp document .\nlevesque , executive director of the midcoast regional redevelopment authority , said that though there is clearly contamination at the base that will be an issue for years to come , the base is not unique in terms of properties in maine that have a history of industrial and commercial use . mrra is the group overseeing the base\u2019s transition to civilian use .\n\u201cthese new provisions will provide the midcoast regional redevelopment authority with additional tools to attract new businesses to the region and accelerate the redevelopment process , \u201d the senator said in a press release . \u201cthis will result in increased job opportunities for our skilled and dedicated workers and help to mitigate the very serious economic challenges created by the base\u2019s closure . i fought hard to obtain these provisions in my work with the senate armed services committee , and i am truly delighted with the outcome . \u201d\nsnowe said the language isn\u2019t a \u201csilver bullet , \u201d but a victory nonetheless for base redevelopment .\nthe authority is established to facilitate the rapid development of the properties within the geographic boundaries of brunswick naval air station . in order to achieve this objective , the authority shall make every effort to :\nthe authority has sold more than 300 acres and 27 buildings \u2014 nearly 600 , 000 square feet .\nsince the navy moved out in may of 2011 , the midcoast regional redevelopment authority has received 1 , 700 acres of property and brought in 19 new businesses that have created 150 jobs with another 350 planned . the base , now called brunswick landing , is home to everything from monlnlycke health care , a medical devices manufacturer , to a new campus associated with southern maine community college , to aircraft manufacturer kestrel aviation . mrra executive director steve levesque said the redevelopment effort is far ahead of projections hoped for when bnas closed in 2005 and is progressing more rapidly than most other military facilities that closed at the same time .\nthe liability of the authority is governed by the maine tort claims act . a member of the board of trustees or an employee of the authority is not subject to any personal liability for having acted in the service of the member ' s or employee ' s duty as a member of the board or an employee of the authority within the course and scope of membership or employment to carry out a power or duty under this article . the authority shall indemnify a member of the board or an employee of the authority against expenses actually and necessarily incurred in connection with the defense of an action or proceeding in which a member of the board or an employee is made a party by reason of past or present association with the authority .\nduring the past thirty months , the college , the town of brunswick , and the midcoast regional redevelopment authority ( mrra ) have worked collaboratively to gain an understanding of the land\u0092s characteristics ; to determine areas of the property most suitable for the college\u0092s future development and proposed educational program of use ; to minimize fragmented ownership of the land ; and to zone the property to allow for the college\u0092s future development of the site and to conserve natural resources where appropriate . as a result of this work , the boundaries of the three parcels were established and the college recertified its applications to the dept . of education for the public benefit conveyances in november 2010 .\na trustee is not entitled to receive compensation for services to the authority but is entitled to receive reimbursement for necessary expenditures , including travel expenses , incurred in carrying out those services .\nthe board of trustees shall elect a chair and vice - chair from among its members . the authority may employ an executive director , technical experts and other agents and employees , permanent and temporary , that it requires and may determine their qualifications , duties and compensation . for required legal services , the authority may employ or retain its own counsel and legal staff .\nquicker - than - expected economic development conveyances of former base property to the mrra and the rate of redevelopment at brunswick land and topsham commerce park allowed the mrra to make the early payment , according to levesque .\n\u201cthis is a very good step for us , \u201d she added . \u201cit maybe doesn\u2019t get us everything we wanted , but it holds hope that we can make redevelopment at ( bnas ) a little easier . \u201d\nthe authority is governed by a board of trustees composed of 11 voting members appointed by the governor and subject to review by the joint standing committee of the legislature having jurisdiction over economic development matters and to confirmation by the senate .\nclaudia sait has been the dep\u2019s project manager at the former base since 1997 . she said the task of cleaning the area for redevelopment is complex and ever - changing as new contaminants are unearthed based on historical records of past activities .\n\u201cthis case isn\u2019t closed yet , \u201d pingree said . \u201cit\u2019s important that we make sure that defense secretary gates uses the authority this legislation gives him and transfers the former brunswick naval air station land quickly and in a way that is economically feasible for the community . \u201d\n\u201cthis couldn\u2019t have happened without the citizen involvement , \u201d said johnson . \u201ca lot has gotten done and in terms of the redevelopment , much of the land has been turned over very quickly because we all have worked so closely together . but the reality is that we\u2019re still identifying new sites .\nbrunswick , maine \u2014 among the legacies left behind at the now - closed brunswick naval air station , which is currently under redevelopment for commercial and public use , is pollution that lies in the soil and bedrock beneath the 3 , 200 - acre base that could still be the focus of cleanup efforts decades from now .\nwith more than 2 , 100 acres of prime real estate , nearly 1 . 5 million square feet of commercial and industrial space , a world class aviation complex , and 1 , 000 acres of open space , brunswick landing and topsham commerce park are uniquely situated to meet the demands of your business . the brunswick landing campus has 9 land - use districts , with 15 properties currently available for redevelopment .\nmere creek is open for the season . greens fees for 9 holes are currently $ 18 ( walking ) ; $ 25 ( with cart ) . 18 holes walking is $ 25 ; with a cart , $ 35 . built in 1958 , the nine holes at the former brunswick naval air station began as a facility strictly for military personnel , veterans , and their guests until 1991 . well loved by golfers throughout the midcoast , mere creek is enjoying its best conditions ever thanks to sweeping changes and improvements that began in 2011 . in addition to its classic nine holes , the course features a clubhouse , putting green and driving range .\n\u201cthis round of base closures is particularly tough for a lot of reasons . this is taking everyone a lot longer , across the board . for brunswick to have gone from \u2018ground zero\u2019\u2014starting with a clean slate of empty buildings and now having ( 110 ) tenants at the base\u2014there is no one close to them in that 2005 brac portfolio . \u201d\n\u2014 bryant monroe , 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itself , as well as in former navy satellite sites in harpswell and topsham , according to officials from the maine department of environmental protection . many of the sites have benefitted from decades of cleanup activities , which to date have resulted in more than 80 percent of the former navy land being turned over for civilian use .\nalthough the cleanup effort will stretch long into the future , according to david wright , remediation project manager for the department of environmental protection , the dep counts the former bnas , which officially closed on may 31 , 2011 , as one of its success stories .\n\u201cthe cleanup is still going and will be ongoing for a long time , \u201d he said . \u201cthere are some former hazardous waste disposal areas that will frankly never be transferred\u201d out of navy control .\nwright said that since the entire base is designated as a federal superfund site , the federal government and the department of defense is liable for the environmental cleanup \u2014 including reimbursing the dep for its efforts there . millions of dollars have been contributed to the effort , including $ 5 million from the navy in 2011 alone .\nfrom a land - use perspective , the ongoing cleanup means that some areas will have restrictions on them that eliminate the possibility of certain types of buildings or activities , such as residences , schools and long - term care facilities for the elderly . and as for drilling wells for drinking water , wright said that\u2019s not likely to happen anytime soon on the former base , if ever , though the base has a closed - loop water system that is impervious to the contaminants .\n\u201cthe entire base has a groundwater restriction . you can\u2019t drill or extract any of the groundwater , \u201d said wright . \u201cthose restrictions go with the property when it\u2019s transferred . \u201d\n\u201cthis is like cleaning up and evaluating a small town that had weapons , \u201d she said . \u201cit is not clear - cut . \u201d\none of the chief concerns is a 78 - acre parcel known as the eastern plume , at the eastern edge of the former base .\naccording to data provided by sait and a local organization called brunswick area citizens for a safe environment , there are at least three known contributors to the plume . one is the orion street landfill , which along with an adjacent hazardous materials dump was used for about 20 years beginning in 1955 to dispose of garbage , waste oil , pesticides , solvents , paint , and aircraft and automobile parts .\na decision was made by the navy and environmental regulators in 1990 to leave the materials in the ground rather than go through the expense and risk of removing them . in 1995 , an impervious barrier was installed over and around the landfill , which is designed to keep more groundwater from seeping through it and into the surrounding area .\nanother source of the eastern plume is a caustic acid pit that was used in the early 1970s to dump acid , transformer oil , battery acid , solvents and paint thinners . today , a building rests on top of the former pit and the navy has said that if the building is ever razed , the soil beneath it will have to be evaluated and possibly cleaned .\nthe third major contributors to the eastern plume are a former chemical storage area and a fire training facility where , until 1987 , combustible liquids were poured directly onto the ground as part of firefighting training exercises . in the 1990s , considerable efforts to remove the hazardous material included removal of buried drums and other debris , as well as the excavation of up to 10 feet of contaminated soil over a half - acre parcel .\ncleanup of the eastern plume continues through the use of an extensive groundwater extraction and treatment system , which was installed in 1995 . it involves machinery that sucks in contaminated groundwater , filters it and pumps it back into the ground . sait said the area in and around the eastern plume is subject to constant monitoring in an effort to slow the migration of the contaminants to waterways and nearby homeowners\u2019 wells .\nother areas being cleaned up or investigated include several waste , munitions and mercury disposal sites , a contaminated quarry and former target practice areas , including one where an estimated 43 tons of lead munitions were fired into berms . there are also sites where nuclear weapons were once stored , according to wright , though most of those areas have been cleared from a radiological standpoint .\nsuzanne johnson , a local attorney and a member of brunswick area citizens for a safe environment , said that despite all the known and unknown problems , an aggressive cleanup effort supported by a strong citizen oversight component for the past two decades has reaped major progress .\n\u201cwhat people have to remember is that this is a former military base , \u201d she continued . \u201chow do we make sure that people are aware that if they find a shiny silver object on the ground , don\u2019t go out and look at it ? it might be a munition . and even today , we probably don\u2019t know the extent of the different chemicals that have been used out there . \u201d\nwright said that with so much work left to be done , the dep , federal environmental protection agency and the navy are using a \u201ctriage\u201d approach to make the best properties available as soon as possible .\n\u201cwe\u2019ve focused on areas that we could get transferred quickly , \u201d said wright . \u201cthose are primarily the clean areas . \u201d\n\u201chow many closed paper mills do we have sitting around ? how many closed textile mills ? how many fish processors ? \u201d he said . \u201cunfortunately the environmental factors are just something we have to deal with . \u201d\njohnson said she expects the scope of the contamination to change over the coming years for the better , but also possibly for the worse .\n\u201cwe need to understand that it\u2019s not a static ; it\u2019s not a one - time look , \u201d she said . \u201cit\u2019s an evolving process . the key is that we\u2019ve had funding at the federal level to do these things , but as money gets tighter the real question is will there be funding to deal with what we know is there as well as what might be on the horizon . no one can just put this out the back door and shut it and walk away from it . \u201d\nhave feedback ? want to know more ? send us ideas for follow - up stories .\none merchants plaza , p . o . box 1329 , bangor , me , 04402 - 1329 \u2014\nthe revisor ' s office cannot provide legal advice or interpretation of maine law to the public . if you need legal advice , please consult a qualified attorney .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml + rdfa 1 . 0 / / en\nurltoken\ntypes all types application / pdf application / vnd . openxmlformats - officedocument . wordprocessingml . document\nsec . 35 - 339 . 04 . military lighting overlay ( 596 . 65 kb )\nthe deputy assistant secretary of defense ( environment , safety and occupational health ) briefed hasc staff members on the contents of the report to include dod initiatives .\n2018 climate - related risk to dod infrastructure initial vulnerability assessment survey ( slvas ) report ( 2 . 55 mb )\nthe office of economic adjustment ( oea ) is committed to making documents on our internet server accessible to individuals with disabilities in accordance with section 508 of the rehabilitation act ( 29 u . s . c . 794d ) , as amended in 1998 . many of our documents are saved in pdf format which may not work with some screen readers , specifically those that were created from a scanned hard copy . adobe systems , inc . is currently producing various products designed to make adobe acrobat documents accessible to persons using screen - reading software . adobe ' s accessibility web pages ( click here ) , describe their efforts .\nif you find a document that is not accessible please send your inquiry to contact us , with subject line :\n508 accessible request\n. in the text of your email , please indicate the nature of your accessibility issue / problem and your contact information .\nto sign up for updates or to access your subscriber preferences , please enter your contact information below .\nwhether your business needs an additional location or more room to operate , you\u2019ll find the space you need at brunswick landing and topsham commerce park . we\u2019re uniquely located at the site of the former naval air station brunswick with more than one million square feet of industrial space for lease .\ntap into the region\u2019s dedicated and highly skilled workforce . or train new workers right here . southern maine community college and university of maine engineering school together offer world - class programs in composites , advanced materials , biomed , and pre - engineering at the maine advanced technology & engineering center at brunswick landing .\nbrunswick executive airport : land where your business will take off at maine\u2019s newest airport .\ntechplace is brunswick landing\u2019s technology accelerator and manufacturing business incubator with a shared machine shop and bio production lab . established in january of 2015 , techplace is home to 27 businesses engaged in aerospace , composites , biotech , renewable energy , and it industries .\nmrra ' s mission is to implement the reuse master plans for naval air station brunswick and the topsham annex , manage the transition of base properties from military to civilian uses , redevelop base properties , and create new high - quality jobs for maine . more information about mrra\nbrunswick landing : maine\u2019s center for innovation is a progressive and innovative business campus located at the former naval air station brunswick ( nasb ) . the 3 , 200 acre ( 1 , 300 hectares ) property is equipped with state - of - the - art facilities , close to 2 million square feet ( 200 , 000m2 ) of commercial and industrial space , and a world class aviation complex ( brunswick executive airport \u2013 bxm ) .\nbrunswick landing can meet the needs of businesses looking for medium - and large - size industrial space , maintenance and repair facilities and professionally appointed administrative offices . the campus is optimized for composites and advanced materials , light manufacturing , aviation / aerospace , biotech / biomed , information technology and renewable energy businesses .\nplug and play infrastructure \u2014 electricity , gas , water , sewer in place and ready to go . utilities owned and managed by mrra\nlearn about the business climate for industry and supply chain development at brunswick landing and the topsham annex . there are so many opportunities for business development and expansion in the fields of renewable energy , aviation , composites , information technology and tourism at the 3 , 300 acre properties . take a closer look to see the benefits of landing your business here .\nto get started with moving your business to brunswick landing , click here to submit a business information form ( bif ) to tell us about your project .\nbrunswick landing welcomes the following new businesses . click on the company names to be taken to their web sites . or download a copy of the\ncleaning services : mrra is soliciting proposals from qualified contractors to provide cleaning services for certain mrra buildings at brunswick landing ( the former nas brunswick facility ) . download cleaning services rfp document .\nreal estate appraisal services : mrra is seeking proposals from qualified individuals and firms to provide a market appraisal of the former navy public works facilities , including buildings 53 , 584 , and 590 at brunswick landing . download appraisal services rfp .\nroofing services : mrra is soliciting proposals from qualified contractors to provide roofing services for certain mrra buildings at brunswick landing . download roofing services rfp .\nairport vegetation management rfp : mrra is seeking proposals from qualified individuals and firms to provide herbicide application services on brunswick executive airport . download rfp document .\nfaa approved aircraft maintenance technician school mrra is seeking expressions of interest from qualified aviation schools to locate an aircraft maintenance technical school on brunswick landing in brunswick , maine . download request for expression of interest ( rfie ) .\noffice hours : monday \u2013 friday , 8 : 00 a . m . \u2013 4 : 30 p . m . closed on major holidays .\nthe nasb reuse master plan is the result of two years worth of public meetings , discussions and research to determine the best way to redevelop the brunswick naval air station after its closure in 2011 . please take some time to review the document and then let us know what comments or questions you might have .\nthe bnas reuse master plan is a very large document . in order to accommodate downloads it is broken into sections . you will also see that section 4 : existing conditions assessment is further divided into four parts . also , please contact us if you are interested in reviewing the appendices .\ncoast guard hc - 144 from cape cod visited yesterday . nice plane manufactured by airbus with ge twin turboprops .\nmrra offices will be closed wednesday , july 4th in observance of independence day . please have a safe and happy fourth , everyone !\ntrustees are appointed for 4 - year terms , except that , for initial appointments , 3 trustees are appointed to one - year terms , 3 trustees are appointed to 2 - year terms , 2 trustees are appointed to 3 - year terms , 2 trustees are appointed to 4 - year terms and the commissioner designated pursuant to paragraph d serves at the pleasure of the governor . a vacancy must be filled in the same manner as the original appointment for the balance of the unexpired term .\na trustee continues to hold office until a successor is appointed and qualified , but the term of the successor is not altered from the original expiration date of the holdover trustee ' s term .\nthe governor shall make 10 appointments , of which no fewer than 7 must be from candidates who are residents of androscoggin county , cumberland county and sagadahoc county and are nominated by the primary impact communities . the governor shall appoint members who reflect the diversity of interests represented by these communities .\nthe governor shall designate a commissioner of a department of state government to be a voting , ex officio member of the board of trustees .\na member appointed to the board of trustees may not hold an elected office in municipal , county or state government .\nsix members constitute a quorum . six affirmative votes are required for the board of trustees to take action .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nm - f , 8 : 30 am - 5 pm - phone 207 . 725 . 8797\nmrra is very fortunate to have such an intelligent , thoughtful and experienced board of trustees . this governor - appointed board is truly one of mrra\u2019s most valuable assets .\ntime : meets first tuesday of the month at 7 : 30 a . m .\nprimary issues : property leases / sales , property divisions , maintenance , security , housing , property transfers , airport operations , utilities strategy , utility admin . , structures , rec feasibility study , environmental issues\ntime : meets third wednesday of the month at 8 : 00 a . m .\nthis aerial view of brunswick landing outlines plans by tempus jets to relocate its aircraft maintenance , repair and overhaul business to the former navy base .\ntempus jets bombardier global express undergoing maintenance in the newport news , virginia , repair station , which will move to brunswick , maine .\nthe mrra is the first of the entities redeveloping former navy bases closed in the 2005 base realignment and closure process to begin paying back loans , levesque said .\nthe early repayment will save the mrra approximately $ 1 million in interest and bank charges , according to a mrra release .\n\u201cwe developed a very good working relationship with the navy , so we were able to get things going very early , \u201d levesque said . \u201cwe\u2019re getting property transfers probably quicker than other people . \u2026 a lot of things came together , so we got a jumpstart on things . \u201d\nto date , the navy has transferred approximately 1 , 660 acres of the approximately 2 , 100 acres mrra was due to receive for civilian reuse , according to levesque\u2019s may 22 report to the board .\nmrra has been conveyed 745 acres \u2014 68 percent \u2014 of non - airport property and 971 acres \u2014 98 percent \u2014 of airport land , levesque wrote .\nbowdoin college has received final approval from the u . s . department of education for its request to acquire , by public benefit conveyance , three parcels of land totaling approximately 146 developable acres on the west side of the brunswick naval air station when the base closes in 2011 . the additional land , which totals 259 acres in all , will be used for educational purposes .\nthe dept . of education\u0092s final approval of the public benefit conveyances is a major milestone in a process begun in september 2006 when bowdoin president barry mills announced bowdoin ' s intent to pursue the acquisition of navy land that he described as \u0093critical to the college ' s ability to meet the growing needs of the college community . \u0094\n\u0093with the land necessary for future expansion , bowdoin can continue to meet the educational needs of our students while also enhancing our role as an economic mainstay in brunswick and mid - coast maine , \u0094 said mills . \u0093we are grateful to the department of education and to the members of our community who have supported and assisted us in this critical effort . \u0094\nthe three parcels requested by the college and approved by the dept . of education include :\n12 acres ( parcel 1 ) for construction of a storage facility and warehouse space that might , in part , accommodate the display of contemporary art ; and parking .\n104 acres ( parcel 2 ) for construction of athletic fields with parking and a service building ; an interpretive nature trail that will accommodate student and faculty research and field studies in environmental studies and other academic disciplines .\n143 acres ( parcel 3 ) for environmental studies , including a classroom / lab building and parking ; to support sustainable food production , horticulture , and agriculture , including the construction of three greenhouses ; a service building for equipment storage ; and the extension of the interpretive nature trail .\nsome natural areas unsuitable for development , such as significant vernal pools , were included in the college\u0092s conveyances because of the opportunity these areas provide for academic field study and research .\n\u0093the proposed uses are those we expect to commence within three years of acquisition of the property , \u0094 said s . catherine longley , bowdoin\u0092s senior vice president for finance and administration & treasurer . \u0093as part of the development , we will work with regulatory agencies including the u . s . environmental protection agency , the maine department of environmental protection , the federal aviation administration , and the u . s . coast guard . the college will review the feasibility of this development based on economic conditions over the next three years . \u0094\nthe dept . of education ' s approval for a public benefit conveyance of the land to the college is contingent on satisfactory remediation by the u . s . navy of any environmental contamination discovered on the property . it is anticipated that the department of the navy will assign the property to the dept . of education for conveyance to the college by fall of 2011 . the college\u0092s plans for development of the property are subject to final approval by the bowdoin board of trustees .\nthe approved conveyance of bnas land to bowdoin college is the latest in a series of land transfers involving the base , the town , and the college dating back nearly two centuries . the town of brunswick conveyed a portion of the brunswick town commons to bowdoin college in 1813 . this land was leased back to the town by the college in the early 1940s and was acquired in 1944 by the u . s . government through eminent domain . this particular parcel , approximately 200 acres in size , today constitutes a portion of the runway at bnas .\nbowdoin college , which is a tax - exempt , non - profit institution , is currently the 8th largest taxpayer in brunswick . the college pays taxes on some real estate and several taxable operations , such as its stores and restaurant operations . in addition , in the fiscal year ending june 30 , 2010 , bowdoin made voluntary contributions to the town of brunswick in excess of $ 500 , 000 . the college employs 873 people , most of whom reside in the greater brunswick area .\nbrunswick \u2014 the state\u2019s congressional delegation has managed to strike a language compromise in the defense authorization bill that the redevelopers of brunswick naval air station say will speed property transfers at the base and soften the region\u2019s recovery from its shutdown .\nthe provision encourages the u . s . navy\u2019s use of no - cost economic development property conveyances in addition to fair - market value sales .\nu . s . sen . olympia snowe , r - maine , last winter co - sponsored a bill that would favor the no - cost transfers . snowe\u2019s bill was followed by a similar house bill by u . s . rep . chellie pingree , d - maine . pingree\u2019s bill required the no - cost transfers . both passed their respective houses this summer , although snowe\u2019s provision wasn\u2019t as strict .\nbut the inclusion of the provision was in doubt while the two bills were being reconciled in conference committee , mainly because it was not supported by the obama administration , which said a reliance on no - cost transfers would hamper the department of defense\u2019s ability to fund environmental clean - ups at decommissioned bases .\nbut on oct . 7 , the delegation claimed its efforts were successful when u . s . sen . susan collins , r - maine , a conferee negotiating the final legislation , managed to strike a compromise . it would allow the transfer of base property at or below fair - market value , depending on the economic conditions at of the affected community and the cost to redevelop the property . the navy will still have the option of no - cost transfers .\naccording to pingree spokesman willy ritch , the house was expected to pass the bill oct . 8 , followed by the senate on oct . 9 . despite obama\u2019s previous opposition to the provision , ritch said pingree doesn\u2019t believe the president will kill it because it was included in the massive defense authorization bill , legislation that includes funding for a multitude of dod projects and expenses .\n\u201cthe language takes a solid step in the right direction by striking language that states that the department of defense \u2018shall\u2019 seek fair - market value when transferring excess military property , \u201d snowe said in a press release .\n\u201cthis is a true victory for our base communities , and , if this bill is signed into law by the president , i urge the secretary of defense to keep these factors in mind during ( property ) negotiations , \u201d she added .\npingree , in a release sent last week , said that while the best - case scenario would have been for the dod to be required to make no - cost transfers , she is hopeful the compromise will prompt serious consideration from defense secretary robert gates .\npingree , in a followup interview , said she was hopeful the provision would prompt the dod to take a hard look at no - cost transfers , particularly in brunswick , which she said , faced a steeper climb to economic recovery than some other base closures . pingree said one such closure , naval station treasure island in san francisco , became a flash - point for lawmakers\u2019 opposition to the no - cost provision because developers with political ties there stood to gain premium property for free .\n\u201cbrunswick is an easier case to make ( for no - cost transfers ) than california , \u201d pingree said .\n\u201cthis is an important development for us , \u201d levesque said . \u201cwithout it , it\u2019s hard to imagine how we could come up with the tens of millions of dollars it would take to purchase land at the base . \u201d\nsteve mistler can be reached at 373 - 9060 ext . 123 or smistler @ urltoken\non march 15 , mrra hosted a key handover ceremony at the new m\u00f6lnlycke building . construction of this 79 , 000 - square foot state - of the art manufacturing facility was completed at the end of february . m\u00f6lnlycke is leasing the building from mrra . the swedish company , which manufactures medical and surgical wound care supplies , is slated to be fully operational this summer . over 100 people attended the ceremony . maine commissioner of economic and community development george gervais , sen . stan gerzofsky , brunswick town council vice chair margo knight , mrra executive director steve levesque , mrra board chair john moncure , and m\u00f6lnlycke officials jim detert and mark dignum spoke . visit m\u00f6lnlycke website for more info . \u00bb back to top\nmrra is selling four buildings and accompanying land to a pair of local developers . priority group of topsham has agreed to purchase the former navy lodge and the recreation mall . priority has plans to convert the properties into a school for children with autism . tbw , llc of freeport has agreed to buy buildings 24 and 592 for its seeds of independence school for troubled youth . back to top\nbuilding 86 , located at 54 orion street between tech place / hangar 4 and the t - hangars construction project , is the former navy maintenance and repair facility for ground service equipment . at just under 32 , 000 square feet , there is a plenty of space available for a manufacturing firm to set up shop . the space includes three overhead gantry cranes \u2013 a 6 , 000 - pound crane and a pair of 4 , 000 - pounders . the building has direct access to the secured flight line , making it ideal for aviation / aerospace industries . in addition , building 86 comes with significant single mode fiber connectivity , an emergency backup generator , service bays , de - icing and wash bays , paint , welding and blast booths , three - phase power , and large overhead doors . email mrra economic development director dave markovchick for more info . download spec . sheet \u00bb back to top\ndue to military cutbacks as a result of federal budget sequestration , the mrra board voted on march 27 to cancel the 2013 great state of maine air show , previously scheduled for september 14 - 15 . on march 5 , the under secretary of the department of defense issued a memo ordering\nall aerial demonstrations , including flyovers , jump team demonstrations , and participation in civilian air shows and military open houses will cease as of april 1 , 2013 .\nthat meant the air show ' s biggest draw , the navy blue angels , wouldn ' t be able to perform , nor would other military acts such as the golden knights , f - 18 demo team , or static military displays be available under the order . without the military acts , mrra felt that going ahead with the air show posed too much of a financial risk . back to top\njohn peters of harpswell is our newest board member . peters , former president of downeast energy , was confirmed to the board in early march . he has a strong background in the energy and economics fields . peters recently retired from downeast after more than 20 years with the company . before becoming president of downeast , he served as controller and treasurer . prior to that , peters worked as an economist for central maine power and as a staffer under maine gov . james b . longley . john peters replaces don hudson , whose term had expired . don was a terrific member of the board and we will miss his significant contributions . mrra board chairman john moncure was reappointed to the board at the same time as peters ' appointment . this is moncure ' s third term with mrra . back to top\njeffrey jordan , mrra ' s deputy director was recently named\nrecipient of the 2013 distinguished alumni award\nby the institute for civic leadership . jordan graduated from the icl ' s leadership intensive program in 1998 . jordan joined mrra in 2006 following 20 years of service with south portland , including 10 as city manager . during his tenure with south portland , he oversaw the city ' s acquisition of 14 acres of waterfront property , development of a 150 - acre athletic / recreational field complex , and construction of a 150 , 000 - square foot recreation center . he also championed project plan , which resulted in the adoption of three neighborhood plans , the state ' s most advanced noise ordinance , and a new shipyard zone . mrra bookkeeper michael russo is a 2013 graduate of the leadership intensive program . way to go jeffrey . we ' re proud of you !\nspecial board meeting , apr . 24 , 7 : 30 a . m . , hangar 6 , camo conference room ( 2nd floor )\nfinance committee meeting , may 1 , 8 a . m . hangar 6 , room 118a ( 1st floor )\nutility , environment , energy committee meeting , june 6 , 7 : 30 a . m . hangar 6 , room 118a ( 1st floor )\ncommunity relations committee meeting , june 13 , 4 p . m . hangar 6 , room 118a ( 1st floor )\nairport committee meeting , june 26 , 7 : 30 a . m . , hangar 6 , camo conference room ( 2nd floor )\nfor a complete list of meetings events and updates , please visit our calendar page on the mrra website . annual report click here to see the 2012 mrra annual report ."]}
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", "topic": 10}], "title": "railinc corporation", "paragraphs": ["the latest tweets from railinc ( @ railinc ) . railinc is the freight railroad industry\u2019s innovative and reliable resource for rail data , it and information services .\nsterling commerce ' s winning entry for the realware awards highlighted customer railinc corporation , a leading provider of information technology services to the north american rail industry , and its use of gentran integration suite to help them streamline business processes , increase customer intelligence and enable new levels of performance so its customers could connect to any business partner , regardless of their technology .\ncsx uses railinc as the preferred van . railinc acts ( as most vans do ) as an electronic mailbox for delivery and receipt of documents .\nrailinc ' s board of directors is comprised of thoughtful and experienced rail industry leaders . each offers guidance and insight into core areas important to railinc and the rail industry . the railinc board of directors is comprised of the f\nrailinc careers . railinc is a progressive , team - based organization that offers challenging , mission - critical work toward the success of the north american freight rail industry .\nrailinc ' s workplace culture supports innovation , professional and personal development , and wellness .\nlearn about working at railinc corp . . join linkedin today for free . see who you know at railinc corp . , leverage your professional network , and get hired .\nrailinc also provides tracking and tracing data , known as car location messages ( clms ) . the\n65 railinc reviews . a free inside look at company reviews and salaries posted anonymously by employees .\nrailinc supports railroads , equipment owners , shippers and suppliers across the supply chain . get started here :\na great benefits program helps make railinc one of the best places to work in the triangle region .\nrailinc message service - railinc message service ( rms ) delivers messages over its electronic data interchange ( edi ) network , including transportation waybills , advance train consists , trip plans and blocking requests and responses .\nstatistics and analysis services : railinc continues to offer data analysis services to equipment owners utilizing the expanded capabilities of our new umler system . for more information , contact the railinc customer success center with your requests .\nthere ' s no substitute for doing important work in a great environment . at railinc , we are focused on\nrailinc employs a wide range of business and it professionals from product managers and business analysts to software engineers to business and application architects and system administrators . approximately ten percent of railinc employees are certified project managers . [ 4 ]\nsession expired . legal notices ; privacy rights ; terms of service ; contact us \u00a9 2010 railinc . all rights reserved .\nrailinc corp . has promoted joan smemoe to the positions of chief information officer ( cio ) and vice . . .\nrailinc employs over 300 full - time and contractor employees , approximately ten percent of whom are certified project managers . [ 4 ]\ncontrolling entities must apply for tank car loading authority with the carriers . guidance document ( pdf ) the application is available through railinc .\nrailinc , cary . 57 likes \u00b7 3 talking about this \u00b7 57 were here . freight rail data , information technology , it services\nrailinc headquarters is located in cary , north carolina . railinc ' s headquarters was relocated from joint operations in chicago , illinois and washington , d . c . , in 1999 . locations also considered were denver , colorado , tampa , florida , and austin , texas . railinc also has two outsourced remote datacenters - one in pittsburgh , pennsylvania and blythewood , south carolina - operated by atos north america .\nrailinc is the freight railroad industry ' s most innovative and reliable resource for it and information services . we support business processes and provide b\nour people set us apart . meet a few of them and learn what it ' s like to be a member of the railinc team .\nkeywords suggestion tool used railinc keyword to suggest some keywords related from this domain . if you want more , you can press button load more \u00bb\nrailinc tracking and tracing services help customers identify cars and their shipments in the rail network . other products help forecast train traffic conditions to prevent or reduce train congestion in critical areas like the chicago gateway . railinc also maintains the only industry - accepted version of the north american railroad industry ' s official code tables .\nrailinc headquarters is located in cary , n . c . , in the heart of the triangle area , between raleigh and the internationally renowned research triangle park .\nwhether you have a question about a railinc product or service , need information about an invoice or contract , or are planning a trip to the railinc corporate office in cary , n . c . , the links below and to the left can help to connect you to the resources you need . for visitors , mail and deliveries , the railinc corporate office is located at : 7001 weston parkway suite 200 cary , n . c . 27513 reception desk : 919 - 651 - 5000\nrailinc is the railroad industry ' s most innovative and reliable resource for it and information services . we support business processes and provide business intelligence that help railroads and rail equipment owners increase productivity , achieve operational efficiencies and keep their assets moving . railinc is the industry ' s largest and most accurate source for real - time interline rail data .\ngives you a faster way to access your iss statements on shipcsx . ( if you participate in tape exchange , the iss statements on shipcsx mirror the railinc tape . )\naccess : the umler system provides real - time updates via the web or enhanced\ntrain ii\ncomputer - to - computer electronic messaging . this gives small and large customers the scalability to process their work . railinc also offers xml and web services , enabling customers to integrate applications directly with railinc ' s databases , reducing development and maintenance costs .\nrailinc processes and delivers rail data as a service ( daas ) and provides software as a service ( saas ) to the freight rail industry . because many of the company ' s it systems are required by formal railroad operating rules , the company\u2019s applications and services can be found embedded in critical operations and financial systems throughout the industry . key railinc services include :\nrailinc was established as an information technology department within the association of american railroads aar , and later spun off as a wholly owned , for - profit subsidiary of the aar in 1998 . [ 2 ]\nrailinc headquarters is located in cary , north carolina . railinc ' s headquarters was relocated from joint operations in chicago and washington , d . c . , in 1999 following a location search . locations included in the search were cary , n . c . , denver , colo . , tampa , fla . , and austin , texas . cary was selected because of the strong business climate and access to universities . [ 3 ]\nfreight rail 411 - railinc offers a free online look - up of reporting marks and other industry reference files through its freight rail 411 website , as well as findus . rail , the rail industry ' s online contact database .\nin the coming years , railinc will continue to create value through thought leadership , the development of insight products and services , creation of innovative applications and maintaining high system performance . click here to read our mission , vision and values .\nrailinc is a progressive , team - based organization that offers challenging , mission - critical work toward the success of the north american freight rail industry . see if you ' ve got what it takes to join our team and keep your career moving .\nrestencil support : create a new equipment record from a prior equipment registration . support is provided for single restencil or multiple restencil to enable change of ownership for entire fleets . if you would like for railinc to restencil equipment in umler on your behalf , complete the umler restencil - request to transfer equipment form .\ntoday railinc applications and services are embedded in critical operations and financial systems throughout the industry and support railroads , equipment owners and rail industry suppliers along every link of the supply chain . we deliver more than 9 million messages each day over our edi network , including transportation waybills , advance train consists , blocking requests and responses , and trip plans .\nindustry reference files - railinc also maintains the north american railroad industry ' s official code tables , also known as industry reference files ( irfs ) , which includes the active reporting marks for the rail industry . those codes define car marks , commodities , locations and other rail information used in all intra - and inter - industry communication to assure railroad data is consistent between railroads .\nother railinc systems include the damaged and defective car tracking ( ddct ) system that is used for identifying and tracking damaged and defective rail cars to ensure their proper handling on the railways . this system , launched in 2011 , made the 125 - year - old paper defect card obsolete . the primary purpose of the defect card was to aid in maintaining a record of identified defects on each car ; of where the defects originated ; and to determine the responsibility for such defects . [ 11 ]\nmr . fred ehlers , chair vice president , information technology and chief information officer norfolk southern corp . ms . kathleen brandt senior vice president and chief information officer csx corp . mr . michael foster senior vice president , chief information and technology officer canadian national railway company mr . ed hamberger president and chief executive officer association of american railroads mr . muru murugappan vice president , technology services , and chief information officer bnsf railway mr . mike naatz senior vice president , operations support , and chief information officer kansas city southern mr . mike redeker vice president and chief information officer canadian pacific mr . lynden tennison sr . vice president and chief information officer union pacific corp . mr . allen west president and chief executive officer railinc corp .\nthe number of carloads moved on short line and regional railroads was up in may 2018 compared to may . . .\nuse findus . rail to quickly find contacts from across the north american freight rail industry .\nways to help railroads , rail equipment owners , shippers and third - party logistics companies make good business decisions , increase productivity and keep valuable freight moving across north america .\nlooking to join an innovative team of smart , creative and enthusiastic people ? view our current openings .\nwhether you ' re a recent grad or a college student , you can make an impact and advance your career .\nour customer success center can be a great place to start your career ! click here to learn more .\npositions we regularly hire for include customer success staff , product support specialists and software engineers . click see all openings to view our open jobs .\nall qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race , color , age , religion , gender , gender identity , sexual orientation , national origin , disability , veteran status , or other legally protected status .\nthe umler \u00ae system is an electronic resource that contains critical data for north american transportation equipment . originally created in 1968 , umler maintains data for more than two million pieces of equipment used in rail , steamship and highway service .\ntake a look inside the umler system the umler system provides secure access to equipment management and reporting tools , helping equipment owners provide high - quality data to logistics partners and customers . it also includes these enhanced functions :\nequipment cloning : create single or multiple equipment records using an existing railcar as a template . minimal changes reduce the time required to build new fleets in umler .\nequipment lineage : track ownership and equipment changes throughout its history , including inspections and equipment modifications .\nequipment status : track active , inactive and pre - registered rail assets to get accurate fleet size and makeup .\nconflict management : identify equipment records in conflict , with supporting processes to resolve issues . error messages identify changes that must be made to correct invalid equipment data .\nnotice management and ticklers : alerts and logs help users stay on top of equipment changes and issues .\ncomponent registry : umler system capabilities include the registration of wheelsets by wheel shops and the ability to associate wheelsets with equipment .\nchange request : provide details for all umler system changes , including new elements , permissible values and business rules in the umler change request form . save the form and email it to csc @ urltoken by selecting the email link at the top of the form , attach the saved form to the email and send the email .\nsecurity : equipment - level security gives users greater control over access to equipment and the display of confidential information . transaction logs also ensure that changes can be easily audited .\ndata quality : high data standards are built into the system through extensive , interactive data validation and pro - active conflict resolution . high - quality data reduces expensive , delay causing errors to ensure safe and reliable operations .\nreal - time updating : all transactions are processed immediately upon request . changes made in the umler system are communicated instantly to the industry , reducing delays and related costs .\nfor inquiries related to this message please contact support . for sales inquiries , please visit urltoken\nif you believe this to be in error , please confirm below that you are not a robot by clicking\ni ' m not a robot\nbelow .\nplease make sure your browser supports javascript and cookies and that you are not blocking them from loading . for more information you can review the terms of service and cookie policy .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nthe source code for the wiki 2 extension is being checked by specialists of the mozilla foundation , google , and apple . you could also do it yourself at any point in time .\nwould you like wikipedia to always look as professional and up - to - date ? we have created a browser extension .\nit will enhance any encyclopedic page you visit with the magic of the wiki 2 technology .\ni use wiki 2 every day and almost forgot how the original wikipedia looks like .\nof perfecting techniques ; in live mode . quite the same wikipedia . just better .\numler - the umler ( r ) system [ 5 ] is the rail industry ' s official source for rail equipment information , including freight cars of all varieties , locomotives and end of train devices . this system replaced the legacy u . m . l . e . r . database . [ 6 ] the name originally was an acronym for universal machine language equipment register , [ 7 ] but the name was changed in 2009 with the launch of the new umler system [ 8 ] in favor of the lower case spelling and trademarked name . umler is a registered trademark . [ 9 ]\n- railsight provides tracking and tracing data , known as car location messages ( clms ) . the messages provide car locations to rail equipment owners , shippers , and\nthe data is used for fleet management and to track and trace the movement of freight and freight cars throughout north america to ensure goods are delivered on - time or to track the progress of their movement . the railsight engine delivers more than 7 . 5 million rail events each day from more than 530\ndamaged and defective car tracking - the damaged and defective car tracking ( ddct ) system is used to identify and track damaged and defective rail cars to ensure their proper handling on the railways . this system , launched in 2011 , replaced paper defect cards . paper defect cards were used to aid in maintaining a record of the identified defects on each car , where the defects originated , and to determine the responsibility for each defect . [ 11 ]\nequipment health management system - the equipment health management system ( ehms ) monitors equipment to identify possible mechanical problems in cars and various car components .\ninterline settlement system - interline settlement system ( iss ) settles funds monthly between railroads to share revenue generated for car movement when two or more railroads are involved in the shipment route .\nforward & store - forward & store is a system to exchange interline waybill information .\nsteelroads - the company also operates steelroads , a legacy application which allows shippers to trace the movement of their rail freight shipments .\nthe company is part of the surface transportation board information sharing and analysis center ( st - isac ) . [ 12 ]\nthe news & observer archived 2012 - 09 - 19 at the wayback machine . , september 15 , 2012 .\nradvanovsky , robert , critical infrastructure : homeland security and emergency preparedness , taylor & francis group ; crc press , 2006 .\nthis page was last edited on 8 april 2018 , at 14 : 45 .\nbasis of this page is in wikipedia . text is available under the cc by - sa 3 . 0 unported license . non - text media are available under their specified licenses . wikipedia\u00ae is a registered trademark of the wikimedia foundation , inc . wiki 2 is an independent company and has no affiliation with wikimedia foundation .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\ncsx transmits purchase orders 3 times a day : 6 a . m . , 1 p . m . and 6 p . m . , monday through friday . this is a batch process that takes about an hour to run , so orders may not be transmitted until 1 hour after the batch process completes . suppliers should check for new orders at least once a day ; larger suppliers should check more often . csx transmits purchase orders in version 4010rifmat and 4030rifmat . at this time , there are no plans to migrate to 4050rifmat .\nthey represent a commitment by the rail industry to a common format for e - commerce .\nthey arrange the asc x12 documentation into a self - contained and abbreviated format .\nthey concentrate on the portion of the standards that is pertinent to the rail industry .\neither correct the po number to match the po ( make sure you are using a valid csx po number ) and resend , or contact p & moraclesupport @ urltoken .\ncsx shows this purchase order to be closed due to payments made or cancellation .\ninvoice amount does not match the total of the line items and additional charges . correct the invoice total and resend .\neither correct the stock number to match the po and resend , or contact p & moraclesupport @ urltoken .\nfor purchasing issues , contact your purchasing agent or email p & moraclesupport @ urltoken .\nfrom horse - drawn rail cars to electric locomotives , csx celebrates a rich history covering almost 190 years . scroll through time to explore our history and heritage .\nat csx , we strive to effectively communicate our vision to our customers , partners , and communities . read our press releases and view our ads and videos .\ncsx issues an annual corporate responsibility report to outline our approach , provide an update on the economic , workforce , environmental and social impacts over the last year , and track progress against goals .\ncsx is committed to helping protect the environment . use our carbon calculator to see the amount of co 2 saved when goods are moved on our rails .\nintermodal combines the efficiencies of rail with the flexibility of truck . > > learn more\ncovering 23 states in the east , midwest and south ; the district of columbia and 2 canadian provinces , our skilled professionals bring a proven track record to our clients , our communities and your projects .\nget answers to your questions about investment recovery ; purchase orders , invoicing and payment ; and shipping materials .\nvisit our corporate social responsibility section to learn more about how our material and service suppliers can help make a positive impact on csx corporate sustainability efforts .\nthe 2018 investor and analyst conference was march 1 in new york city . listen to the replay and access presentation materials now .\nview our quarterly earnings materials , including presentations , financial reports , form 10 - q and more .\nhave questions about your username or password ? need to check the status of your application ? get answers with our frequently asked questions .\ncsx at csx , we believe it starts with the customer . learn how rail can serve your business needs . urltoken\nreport any issue that risks the safety of any person immediately . be prepared to tell us your name , location and what you observed .\nuse our secure tools for shipping transactions to make doing business fast and error - free .\nisa ( interline service agreements ) : this secure shipcsx tool shows your service agreement information and a scorecard so you can monitor delivery performance .\nyou must be a registered shipcsx user to access these tools . ( register here ) .\nfor ebusiness support ( shipcsx or edi technical help ) , call 1 - 877 - shipcsx ( 1 - 877 - 744 - 7279 ) , options 2 - 1 .\nthe aar has issued recommended methods for the safe loading and unloading of tank cars ( pamphlet 34 ) as a guideline . learn more : aar pamphlet 34 ( pdf )\non january 12 , 2009 , the us dot announced new requirements for tank car construction and handling for rail cars carrying poison inhalation hazard materials ( pih ) .\naar prohibits offering tank cars over 40 years of age in interchange . see details ( pdf )\nthis page was last modified on 15 december 2015 , at 02 : 32 .\nthis article ' s content derived from wikipedia , the free encyclopedia ( see original source ) .\nsterling commerce , the multi - enterprise collaboration company , announced today that its gentran integration suite was honored and recognized with several industry leading awards . these include : infoworld 100 award for enabling customer innovation ; industryweek ' s notable innovation award ; 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{"id": 56130, "summary": [{"text": "employees provident fund ( nepali : \u0915\u0930\u094d\u092e\u091a\u093e\u0930\u0940 \u0938\u091e\u094d\u091a\u092f \u0915\u094b\u0937 ) nepal is the pension fund/provident fund for employees of government and private sector of nepal .", "topic": 39}, {"text": "the fund is currently managing provident funds of 500,000 employees working for the government and in the private sector .", "topic": 39}, {"text": "the fund also invests in different sectors like infrastructures and hydroelectricity .", "topic": 39}, {"text": "the fund distributes its profit among depositors .", "topic": 1}, {"text": "currently employees are required to contribute 10 % of their basic salary ( i.e. excluding bonuses ) with an equal contribution from their employer to their provident fund . ", "topic": 16}], "title": "employees provident fund nepal", "paragraphs": ["employees provident fund ( epf nepal ) : \u0915\u0930\u094d\u092e\u091a\u093e\u0930\u0940 \u0938\u091e\u094d\u091a\u092f \u0915\u094b\u0937 nepal is the pension fund / provident fund for employees of government and private sector of nepal .\ninterest rate adjustment : the board of directors of the provident fund sets the interest rate based on the fund ' s annual income .\nemployees ' provident fund ( http : / / www . epfnepal . com ) , an autonomous body under the general supervision of the ministry of finance (\nmanages the provident fund ( pf ) of all army and police personnel , civil servants , employees of state owned corporations , and teachers of governments schools in nepal . similarly , any private sector establishments with more than ten employees are also eligible to become members , and we manage the pf of their employees as well . besides pf managemen\nemployees of one month of wages for each year of service in all firms with 10 or more employees .\n7 . the employees\u2019 pensionthe employees\u2019 pension scheme , 1995scheme , 1995 \uf0d8purpose : the purpose of the scheme is to provide for ( 1 ) superannuation pension , retiring pension or permanent total disablement pension to employees covered by the employees\u2019 provident funds and miscellaneous provisions act , and ( 2 ) widow or widower\u2019s pension , children pension or orphan pension payable to the beneficiaries of such employees .\nthe epf nepal also give different loans like house , education and more at affordable interest rate .\nit is currently managing provident funds of 500 , 000 employees working for both govt and private sector . also invest in different sectors like infrastructures and hydroelectricity .\npaid for the partial or permanent disability or accidental death of the fund member .\nemployees provident fund ( epf ) , manages provident fund ( pf ) in nepal on behalf of the government of nepal ( gon ) for government , public and private sector employees and come under ministry of finance . employees provident fund invites applications from qualified candidates or following positions . 1 . senior manager ( chartered accountant ) level : 9 no . of vacancies : 1 position exam type : written and interview click here to download syllabus ( chartered accountant ) 2 . section officer level : 6 no . of vacancies : 8 positions exam type : written and interview educational qualification : master\u2019s degree click here to download syllabus ( section officer ) 3 . head assistant level : 5 no . of vacancies : 43 positions exam type : written and interview educational qualification : bachelor\u2019s degree click here to download syllabus ( head assistant ) 4 . senior computer assistant level : 5 no . of vacancies : 3 positions exam type : written , practical and interview educational qualification : intermediate / + 2 pass experience : 6 months computer training click here to download syllabus ( senior computer assistant ) download application form application deadline : 29 july 2015 ( 13 shrawan 2072 ) click the link below to view original vacancy and more details : vacancy notice : employees provident fund ( karmachari sanachaya kosh )\n4 . the employees\u2019 providentthe employees\u2019 provident funds scheme , 1952funds scheme , 1952 \uf0d8applicability : every employee employed in or in connection with the work of a factory or other establishment covered by the schemes other than an excluded employee is entitled and required to become a member of the fund from the date of joining the factory or establishment .\nemployees are repaid through reinvested dividends . employees may withdraw 30 % of their accumulated epf savings at age 50 , and 100 % at age 55 .\ndisability , unemployment , and various other insurance programs . public - and private - sector employees already contribute 1 % of earnings to the fund , but no benefits have been introduced .\nan annual bonus based on the fund ' s operating profit is credited to each member ' s account .\n10 % of monthly payroll . ( employers may make additional voluntary contributions for employees . )\n2 . objectiveobjective \uf0d8 the employees\u2019 provident funds and miscellaneous provisions act , 1952 is enacted to provide a kind of social security to the industrial workers . the act mainly provides retirement or old age benefits , such as provident fund , superannuation pension , invalidation pension , family pension and deposit linked insurance . \uf0d8 the act provides for payment of terminal benefits in various contingencies such as retrenchment , closure , retirement on reaching the age of superannuation , voluntary retirement and retirement due to incapacity to work .\nemployees provident fund ( karmachari sanchaya kosh ) , manages provident fund ( pf ) in nepal on behalf of the government of nepal ( gon ) for government , public and private sector employees and come under ministry of finance . the primary objective of employees provident fund is to manage the provident fund of the government , public and private sector employees and to help them financially on retirement or separation from their jobs . published on 19 jan 2018 employees provident fund has published written exam & exam center notice [ view notice ] read also : management trainee and trainee assistant wanted at deprosc laghubitta bikas bank published on 2 august 2017 employees provident fund ( karmachari sanchaya kosh ) announces vacancy ( published on gorkhapatra daily , 2 august 2017 ) for for the following positions 1 . job position : officer > level : 6 > no . of vacancies : 4 > job category : administration > job type : full time > nature of job : permanent > educational qualification : master ' s degree > experience : fresher can apply > examination type : written and interview > application fee : rs . 1125 / - ; for each additional position , rs . 500 / - will be added . 2 . job position : legal officer > level : 6 > no . of vacancies : 1 > job category : administration / legal services > job type : full time > nature of job : permanent > educational qualification : bachelor ' s degree in law / legal studies or master ' s degree > experience : fresher can apply > examination type : written and interview > application fee : rs . 1125 / - 3 . job position : sr . assistant > level : 5 > no . of vacancies : 23 > job category : administration > job type : full time > nature of job : permanent > educational qualification : bachelor ' s degree > experience : fresher can apply > examination type : written , computer practical test and interview > application fee : rs . 625 / - ; for each additional position , rs . 300 / - will be added . age limit : > male : should have completed 21 yrs and should not exceed 35 yrs as on 31 august 2017 > female : should have completed 21 yrs and should not exceed 40 yrs as on 31 august 2017 click [ here ] to view original vacancy for more details and application procedure application deadline for all above positions : 30 days with in vacancy published date i . e . 31 august 2017 read also :\nreliance life insurance limited is a newly established prominent life insurance company promoted by eminent business and industrial houses in nepal including siddhartha bank limited and led by the experi . . .\nthe rural microfinance development centre ltd . ( rmdc ) is a wholesale lending organization in nepal . the main function of rmdc is wholesale lending to mfis . besides , it has been extending institutional capacity building supports to mfis . curr . . .\nloan scheme : loans are provided from the fund member ' s account to help finance the cost of housing , education , and other needs . the qualifying conditions vary according to the nature of the loan .\nepf nepal is a way to secure employee after retirement . most of the salary were not enough and when people retired from their job due to old or other reason . they could not afford anything in general . so , this might be one of the reason why epf exist .\n5 . excluded employee : \uf097 an employee who , having been a member of the fund , has withdrawn the full amount of his contribution in the fund ( a ) on retirement from service after attaining the age of 55 years or ( b ) before migration from india for permanent settlement abroad ; or for taking employment abroad \uf097 an employee whose pay at the time he is otherwise entitled to become a member of the fund , exceeds rs . 6 , 500 / - per month . \uf097 a person who , is an apprentice , or who is declared to be an apprentice by the authority specified in this behalf by the appropriate government .\n11 . formalities under epf actformalities under epf act \uf0d8 employer contribution of 12 % of the salary of employees is to be paid as under \u2022 3 . 67 % to be remitted in account no . 1 ( employees account ) \u2022 8 . 33 % to be remitted in account no . 10 towards pension fund \uf0d8 in addition to 12 % of the employer has to remit 1 . 61 % paid as under \u2022 1 . 10 % administrative charges in account no . 2 \u2022 0 . 5 % edli in account no . 21 \u2022 0 . 01 % inspection charges in account no . 22\n16 . compliances under epf & mp act , 1952compliances under epf & mp act , 1952 in sbibefore 15th of every month challanmonthly contribution of employer & employee in challan for previous month 2 . rpfc officebefore 25th of every month 12amonthly return4 rpfc officebefore 15th of every month 10return of employees leaving3 rpfc officebefore 15th of every month 5return of employees qualifying2 . rpfc officeat the time of joining 2declaration form from new joinees 1 . remark / submitted to compliance date form no . type of compliancesr . no .\n15 . benefits of edli schemebenefits of edli scheme the benefit provided under the scheme in the nature of life insurance as follows : 1 . on the death of an employment while in service a lump sum insurance amount is payable to his nominee or family members . 2 . the insurance amount is equal to the average balance in the account of the deceased employee in the provident fund during a period of 12 months immediately preceding his death . in case the average balance exceeds rs . 35 , 000 / - the insurance amount payable is rs . 35 , 000 / - plus 25 % of the amount in excess of rs . 35 , 000 / - subject to a ceiling of rs . 60 , 000 / - .\n10 . formalities under epfformalities under epf actact\uf0d8 casual workers / temporary workers / probationary , even if they had performed work even for a day , are technically taken into account for the purpose of assessments of strength of 20 for the purpose of applicability of the act and are also covered under the act . apprentices / trainees are excluded from the definition of employees . \uf0d8 percentage of contribution to be deducted from employees contribution is 12 % of his salary , namely basic + da , but does not include hra , cca , incentive , bonus , washing allowance etc .\n6 . contribution under epfcontribution under epf scheme , 1952scheme , 1952 1 . employees : 12 % on basic + da 2 . employer : ( a ) 3 . 67 % on basic + da ( b ) administrative charges : 1 . 10 % on basic + da 31 jan 2015\nthe 1993 labor rules require employers in firms with 10 or more employees to pay a cash benefit to workers with at least three years of employment when they retire or resign ( 50 % of monthly wages is paid for each of the first seven years of service , 66 % for each year from eight to 15 years , and 100 % for each year exceeding 15 years ) .\n14 . contribution under edlicontribution under edli scheme , 1976scheme , 1976 1 . employees : not required 2 . employer : ( a ) 0 . 5 % on basic + da ( b ) administrative charges : 0 . 01 % on basic + da where the monthly pay of an employee is more than rs . 6 , 500 the contribution payable in respect of him by the employer is limited to the amts payable on a monthly pay of rs . 6 , 500 only .\n9 . formalities under epf actformalities under epf act \uf0d8 employees have been appointed on salary ( basic + da or consolidated ) of rs . 6500 or less or covered under the provision of the epf act , right from the day of commencement of their work . employee can contribute more behind rs . 6500 similarly employer also at his discretion can do so but not mandatory \uf0d8 epf act is applicable to such of the establishments who are engaging 20 or more persons or had engaged 20 or more persons at any time during calendar year .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nas a valuable member of urltoken community you are required to follow the guidelines mentioned below while you post a question or answer a question or reply to an answer or post a comment and help us keep this community clean .\npurely for the purpose of soliciting business or any other commercial / monetary gain .\nfalse , misleading , unlawful , or with the intent to harass , threaten , abuse , accuse or harm the feelings of anyone .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 strict / / en\nurltoken\none of the following general insurance company invites application from highly motivated , skilled dynamic and result oriented nepalese citizen for the following positions for the head of . . .\nsahayogi vikas bank limited , having work area of 3 districts ( dhanusha , mohattari & sindhuli ) with its head office at vidhyapati chowk - 4 , janakpurdham is looking for highly motivated , creative , qualified and competent nepalese citizens f . . .\ni\u2019ve spent almost 10 years interviewing thousands of candidates and developed a blue print for nailing your next interview , follow these steps and you will dramatically increase your chances .\nuse these tips to write an effective resume that meets the employer ' s needs and gets you an interview .\ntype your name at the top in caps with large , bold type . include your address , phone . . .\never wondered why a brit applies with a cv and an american with a resume ? and why does an aussie apply with both ? there are a few differences between the two types of application documents and this article will straighten out your queries as well . . .\nwouldn\u2019t it be great to know what answers the hiring manager is looking for ? we asked , and they delivered .\nbeing a mind reader would come in handy during the interview and make the whole getting - a - job thing . . .\nput your best foot forward , because it\u2019s all about the first impression . remember : you only have one shot ! there are three b\u2019s for every interview : be prepared , be polite , and be on time . but here are 20 mo . . .\nfor inquiries related to this message please contact support . for sales inquiries , please visit urltoken\nif you believe this to be in error , please confirm below that you are not a robot by clicking\ni ' m not a robot\nbelow .\nplease make sure your browser supports javascript and cookies and that you are not blocking them from loading . for more information you can review the terms of service and cookie policy .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nnote : additional cash benefits are provided to nepalese citizens based on ethnicity and geographic location .\naged 70 or older ( aged 60 or older for dalits and residents of karnali zone ) .\naged 16 or older and assessed as blind or having lost the use of feet or hands .\npaid to nepalese widows aged 60 or older who satisfy a means test ( no personal income , no family support , and no survivor pension as a widow ) and for dalit children or children younger than age 5 from the humla district .\na lump sum of employer and employee contributions plus 8 % interest a year is paid .\nloan scheme : the maximum amount that may be borrowed and the maximum borrowing period vary according to the nature of the loan .\n500 rupees a month is paid ; 1 , 000 rupees a month for members of the rautes , chepang , and certain other ethnic groups .\na lump sum of 100 , 000 rupees is paid for a total disability .\npartial disability : a lump sum of 10 , 000 rupees to 25 , 000 rupees is paid according to the assessed degree of disability .\n1 , 000 rupees a month is paid for a total disability and 300 rupees a month for a partial disability .\na lump sum of 150 , 000 rupees ( civil servants ) or 45 , 000 rupees to 75 , 000 rupees ( military personnel ) is paid to a named survivor or heir . if there is more than one named survivor , the amount is split equally .\n500 rupees a month is paid to widows aged 60 or older ; 200 rupees for each child , up to two children .\n1974 ( employer - provided medical benefits ) , 1992 ( labor law ) , and 1993 ( labor regulations ) .\nmust have worked for the employer for at least one continuous year before the incapacity began .\n50 % of the employee ' s wages is paid for up to 15 days a year .\n100 % of the employee ' s wages is paid for 52 days before or after childbirth for up to two births ( may be paid for more than two births if the children do not survive ) .\na lump sum of 500 rupees is paid in tarai , 1 , 000 rupees in hill regions , and 1 , 500 rupees in mountainous regions to cover the cost of transportation to health facilities .\nup to 15 , 000 rupees or 50 % of medical expenses , whichever is lower , is reimbursed for standard treatment ; up to 35 , 000 rupees or 50 % of medical expenses , whichever is lower , for critical care .\nadditional free health care services are provided to persons aged 75 or older and persons assessed as disadvantaged , destitute , underserved , with a physical or psychological disability , or living in certain remote , mountainous regions , or designated low human development districts .\n50 % of earnings ( 100 % if hospitalized ) is paid from the first day of incapacity for up to a year .\nan approved doctor assesses the degree of disability , according to a schedule in law .\na lump sum of five years of the insured ' s earnings is paid for a total disability ( 100 % ) .\npartial disability : a percentage of the total disability lump sum is paid according to the assessed degree of disability .\nan authorized doctor assesses the degree of disability , according to a schedule in law .\n1 , 800 rupees to 2 , 400 rupees , depending on the insured ' s earnings , is paid for up to two children younger than age 18 if the insured is assessed with a total incapacity for work due to a work - related injury .\na lump sum of three years of the deceased ' s earnings is paid to a dependent survivor .\n1 , 800 rupees to 2 , 400 rupees , depending on the deceased ' s earnings , is paid for up to two children younger than age 18 if the deceased died from a work - related injury .\nlabour and employment promotion department , under the ministry of labour and employment urltoken enforces the law .\nnote information below has been extracted from : > > epfnepal . com . np < < visit it for more .\nour website is made possible by displaying online advertisements to our visitors . please consider supporting us by disabling your ad blocker .\nslideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance , and to provide you with relevant advertising . if you continue browsing the site , you agree to the use of cookies on this website . see our user agreement and privacy policy .\nslideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance , and to provide you with relevant advertising . if you continue browsing the site , you agree to the use of cookies on this website . see our privacy policy and user agreement for details .\nwe use your linkedin profile and activity data to personalize ads and to show you more relevant ads . you can change your ad preferences anytime .\nhello ! high quality and affordable essays for you . starting at $ 4 . 99 per page - 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{"id": 56136, "summary": [{"text": "artelia is a french design firm specializing in engineering , project management , and consultancy .", "topic": 19}, {"text": "launched in 2010 , artelia is active building construction , water , energy , environment , industry , maritime operations , transportation , urban development , and multi-site projects .", "topic": 22}, {"text": "the group also participates in public-private partnership .", "topic": 27}, {"text": "artelia is ranked 83rd among international design firms . ", "topic": 19}], "title": "artelia", "paragraphs": ["glassdoor has 29 artelia reviews submitted anonymously by artelia employees . read employee reviews and ratings on glassdoor to decide if artelia is right for you .\nfrench firm artelia buys qs appleyards , building . co . uk , 23 march 2012\nartelia benefits from an extremely healthy financial situation and significant capacity to invest and grow .\nsur une dur\u00e9e de 3 ans , artelia accompagne plus de 300 \u00e9l\u00e8ves vers leur futur professionnel .\nartelia\u2019s sponsorship of the association of independent museums\u2019 ( aim ) conference . . . more > >\nartelia is the result of a merger between coteba and sogreah , finalised on 30 march 2010 .\nartelia est fier de contribuer \u00e0 ce projet de sant\u00e9 embl\u00e9matique avec une mission de ma\u00eetrise d\u2019\u0153uvre technique .\nartelia offers a range of business lines and markets that complement each other perfectly . this broad range of services incorporating all the know - how that can be harnessed within artelia meets the expectations of numerous clients .\nannounced the debarment of two artelia business units from participation in world bank projects in relation to fraudulent practices in some of its projects in china . the settlement was agreed following acknowledgment of misconduct by artelia group .\nartelia has been awarded a new maritime engineering contract in the framework of the la mer development in dubai .\ngroup that specialised in water , the environment and urban development . in may 2012 , artelia acquired dpg plan\ncapio and resamut have commissioned artelia to supervise the construction of the largest private hospital now being built in france .\nartelia acquiert le toulousain sotec archived 12 march 2014 at the wayback machine . , le moniteur , 16 april 2012\nregion of france that design institutional kitchens . in march 2012 , artelia acquired uk - based building form appleyards ,\nartelia is a modern and contemporary consultancy service providing collections , private and corporate , a direct link to contemporary art world .\nkm of new lines and 75 stations are to be built by 2030 . artelia is assisting the soci\u00e9t\u00e9 du grand paris and\nthe settlement was agreed following acknowledgment of misconduct by artelia group and their demonstrated proactivity in enhancing their corporate governance and internal control systems . in addition to the listed debarments , the negotiated resolution agreement signed between the world bank group and artelia sas also includes two restitution payments of usd 380 , 000 and eur 65 , 000 by artelia sas to china and west africa respectively .\nin july 2015 , the world bank group announced the debarment of two artelia business units from participation in world bank projects in relation to fraudulent practices in some of its projects in china . the settlement was agreed following acknowledgment of misconduct by artelia group .\n, brazil , specialising in engineering , architecture and project management in construction and infrastructure . in september 2012 , artelia acquired copramex ,\nsince january 2011 , artelia\u2019s operational organisation consists of four\nactivity sectors\n, three working in france and abroad on an export basis , and a fourth which groups together all the legal structures of the international network . in 2012 a legal organisation was instituted . since then four companies owned by the artelia holding company manage the group\u2019s four sectors and have adopted\nartelia\nas their common name :\nartelia draws on its invaluable human capital and has made of its human resources a fundamental value and a priority in terms of investment . the artelia project is attracting new talent , and more than 3 , 350 associates are now deploying the group\u2019s skills throughout the world .\non 1 january 2012 , the introduction of a legal organization corresponding to its operational organization confirmed the group\u2019s integration under the artelia banner .\nbreakwaters , moles and jetties often form the basis of port and coastal development schemes , and artelia excels in the design of such structures .\nat the end of 2009 , a memorandum of agreement was signed by the two firms defining their merger into a holding company named artelia .\ndesign and supervision of the greater nicosia sewerage system . in collaboration with artelia / sogreah and energoprojekt . cost of construction works : 260 million euro\nfeasibility studies and detailed design of sewerage systems for 28 urban areas in collaboration with artelia / sogreah france . cost of construction works : 200 million euro\nartelia group is the result of a merger between coteba and sogreah finalized in march 2010 and is fully owned by its managers and employees . the group staff represents 3200 members , its turnover reaches \u20ac352mm , placing artelia group in the lead of french engineering and project management companies active in building construction , facilities development and environment . artelia group boasts a network of 42 international subsidiaries established in europe , africa , middle - east , asia and america .\nartelia uk offer uk and international project opportunities and have managed over 10 , 000 sites across more than 20 countries . artelia uk have a \u2018consciously unique\u2019 approach . they offer rigorous training for their people , processes for sharing knowledge across teams and systems and technology that improve communication and access to information .\nartelia international provides advisory and support services for everything from buildings and industrial facilities to education , environment , transportation and infrastructure schemes . artelia uk currently has a workforce of 150 staff spread across its london offices ( hammersmith and holborn ) and sevenoaks , and we aim to double in size by 2016 .\n[ job ] artelia recrute un chef de projet b\u00e2timent en mod ( h / f ) . pour postuler , contactez : sabine . heinzelmann @ urltoken urltoken\nin order to take up this challenge our company has an extensive cooperation with artelia international ( formerly sogreah consultants ) , a leading french company , specializing in water engineering . our joint venture with artelia international has resulted in our successful tendering for some of the largest sewage and waste water projects on the island .\ntechnical excellence , innovation , customer service , professional ethics , independence and a respect for diversity : artelia cultivates strong values in a demanding , fascinating profession .\nartelia relies on highly complementary networks of offices across france and around the world , placing it in close contact with its clients more than 90 locations worlwide .\n2013 \u2013 addval brand name - is introduced after a successful management buy out in summer 2013 . the management has purchased artelia\u2019s hungarian subsidiary to boost its business in real estate management and consultancy . addval has signed a co - operation agreement with its former holding company artelia for two years focusing to jointly growth their businesses .\nartelia conducts its assignments in nine markets : building construction , multi - site programs , industry , water , maritime , environment , energy , transport , urban development .\nartelia is the result of a merger between coteba and sogreah , finalised on 30 march 2010 . artelia\u2019s goal is to build an international multi - specialist engineering firm able to offer its clients in the public and private sectors an original approach to engineering , project management and consultancy that meets the expectations of a fast - changing world .\n\u00e0 paris . artelia participera \u00e0 deux tables rondes sur le th\u00e8me de la conception de fa\u00e7ades r\u00e9pondant aux enjeux environnementaux de demain . rendez - vous ce jeudi \u00e0 12h05 au\nartelia conducts its assignments in nine markets : building construction , water , environment , energy , maritime , urban development , transportation , industrial facilities and multi - site projects .\nstunning jewelry , wonderful staff ! if there is something you want and can ' t find the lovely people at artelia are more than happy to make it up for you .\nartelia\u2019s goal is to build an international multi - specialist engineering firm that offers an original approach to engineering , project management and consultancy that addresses the challenges of a fast changing world .\n, oman : paew , the public authority for electricity and water , has awarded artelia oman a contract to supervise the construction of the drinking water networks in the governorate of muscat .\nwith 97 % of its capital held by its managers and employees , artelia is an independent group that has placed integrated sustainable development and corporate social responsibility at the heart of its strategy .\n[ job ] artelia recrute un ing\u00e9nieur hydraulique urbaine ( h / f ) , poste bas\u00e9 \u00e0 echirolles et missions \u00e0 l\u2019international . pour postuler , contactez : pauline . jamond @ urltoken urltoken\nwashington , july 1 , 2015 - the world bank group today announced the debarment of artelia ville et transport sas for one year , and guangzhou artelia environmental protection ltd . ( \u201cartelia china\u201d ) for three years in relation to fraudulent practices in some of its projects in china . also , artelia eau et environment sas ( \u201caee\u201d ) was conditionally non - debarred for two years for conducting a study in the name of another company which created a conflict of interest with its duties as a supervision contractor under the regional felou hydroelectric project in west africa . as a conditionally non - debarred entity , aee may be allowed to bid for bank - financed projects unless the entity fails to comply with terms of the settlement in which case it will be immediately debarred .\nthis way , artelia maintains its organic and external growth strategy by strengthening its activities in water management , rural development , irrigation , hydropower , and by implementing in the very concrete way the humanist values of the group . indeed , the acquisition of sher will enable artelia to enhance its activities in the great lakes region and west africa , thus improving life conditions of the local population .\nartelia , which is wholly owned by its personnel , strives to be a sustainable , human and innovative group which is close to its clients . we have built artelia on these values . they are shared by our teams despite diverse backgrounds ; they become concrete in our daily interactions with our clients and stakeholders ; they guide the life of our group , our behaviourand our strategic thinking .\nbeing a reference company in building engineering , urban development , transportation , maritime engineering , water management , energy and environment , be it in france or abroad , artelia group has implemented an external growth policy , which is to be enhanced in 2015 . the acquisition of sher group brings artelia group a team of recognized experts specialized in water and development not only in africa but also worldwide .\nartelia has rolled out a proactive csr policy accompanied by ambitious targets to be achieved by 2020 that underpin our everyday activities and prove that we are walking the walk , not just talking the talk .\n[ \u2026 ] dam impact studies were conducted by the french artelia and brl groups . the uk - based law firm corbett & co was selected to manage the legal affairs of the [ \u2026 ]\nlastly , artelia\u2019s teams share a common set of values and the same professional ethics . these form the basis of the group\u2019s strong commitment to its social and environmental responsibilities when carrying out its proect assignments .\nartelia ' s goal is to build an international multi - specialist engineering firm able to offer its clients in the public and private sectors an original approach to engineering , project management and consultancy that meets the expectations of a fast - changing world . artelia conducts its assignments in nine markets : building construction , water , environment , energy , maritime , urban development , transportation , industrial facilities and multi - site projects .\nwhen you embark on a partnership with artelia you will be working with an enthusiastic , connected and technically skilled group of people who will add value to your organisation . so , whether your requirement is refurbishing a luxury hotel , running a multi - site retail programme , making schools and hospitals fit for the future , regenerating a community or preserving a heritage treasure , artelia has the people and skills to make it happen .\nin addition , artelia sas and its affiliates are required to adopt a corporate compliance program consistent with the world bank group ( wbg ) integrity compliance guidelines as well as cooperate with the world bank integrity vice presidency .\nat artelia , we are passionate about guiding and advising our clients through planning , forming and sustaining collection of art . we work closely with our clients to ensure the works offered are in harmony with their vision .\nlastly , artelia\u2019s teams share a common set of values and the same professional ethics . these form the basis of the group ' s strong commitment to its social and environmental responsibilities when carrying out its proect assignments .\nthe tripartite national committee ( tnc ) of sudan , egypt and ethiopia selected artelia on dec . 29 after a three - day meeting in sudan\u2019s capital khartoum attended by water and foreign ministers from the three countries .\nartelia has a workforce of 4900 and drawing on its regional network of 55 branch offices in france and a presence in almost 30 countries worldwide spread across europe , africa , the middle east , asia and south america .\n4 july 2018 - via the \u201cfondation partenariale grenoble inp\u201d foundation , artelia has established a three - year partnership with grenoble inp - ense\u00b3 , thereby reaffirming its longstanding commitment to the school and higher education on a whole .\nand its service station network : shell renewed its partnership agreement with artelia international for a further three years . this involves managing investments in its fuel distribution network . the new contract concerns 11 countries , mainly in europe .\ndrinking water networks in the muscat governorate , oman : paew , the public authority for electricity and water , has awarded artelia oman a contract to supervise the construction of the drinking water networks in the governorate of muscat .\ndrinking water networks in the muscat governorate , oman : paew , the public authority for electricity and water , has awarded artelia oman a contract to supervise the construction of the drinking water networks in the governorate of muscat .\n[ live tweet ] le projet # gelitra artelia retenu comme # laureat par le jury @ iledefrance et @ idfmobilites des troph\u00e9es 2018 dans la cat\u00e9gorie solutions innovantes pour le # transport de marchandises . f\u00e9licitations \u00e0 nos \u00e9quipes ! urltoken\ncli a subsidiary of the artelia group dedicated to marketing patent and trademark licences relating to the breakwater protection technologies developed and distributed by the group , in particular the accropode\u2122 i and ii , ecopode\u2122 and core - loc\u2122 licences .\nthe result of a merger between coteba and sogreah in 2010 , artelia is an international , multi - disciplinary consultancy , engineering and project management group specialising in the sectors of building construction , infrastructure , water , industry and environment .\non thursday 14 june , a half - day seminar dedicated to the challenges underlying the fast - growing timber frame construction sector was organised in paris at the initiative of artelia , an international consultancy , engineering and project management group .\nroyal dutch shell and its service station network : shell renewed its partnership agreement with artelia international for a further three years . this involves managing investments in its fuel distribution network . the new contract concerns 11 countries , mainly in europe .\nartelia\u2019s development since its foundation ahs consisted of internal and external growth . between 2010 and 2013 , 12 companies joined the group . at the beginning of 2010 , sodeg , a building engineering consultancy specialising in healthcare , industrial , educational , cultural and leisure facilities , joined the group as it was being founded . in april 2011 , artelia acquired spretec , an engineering firm specialising in structural mechanics , and in may 2011 , d\u00e9tente consultants , a consultancy firm specialising in tourism .\nartelia was awarded a strategic contract of the consultancy services hydro power plants executive authority of the ministry of electricity and renewable energy in egypt , providing owner\u2019s engineer services for a new pumped storage power plant , attaqa mountain in suez , egypt .\n: safran is in the fields of forging , casting and the machining of aircraft parts . it chose artelia to provide design and construction supervision services for the extension , asbestos removal operations and rehabilitation of the production workshops , laboratories and offices .\nartelia is passionate about providing property and construction solutions across a wide range of markets to private , public and third sector clients . our culture is enriched by being part of a large international group employing some 4 , 900 people around the world .\nas well as ratifying artelia group\u2019s appointment , the december meeting mostly affirmed the principles set out the previous march , which commit the countries to speed up the impact study and build trust . a new round of talks is scheduled for february 2016 .\nin july 2009 , a merger between coteba and sogreah was announced . at the end of 2009 , a memorandum of agreement was signed by the two firms defining their merger into a holding company named artelia . in 2011 , the merger was completed .\nartelia\u2019s development since its foundation has consisted of internal and external growth . between 2010 and 2013 , 12 companies joined the group . at the beginning of 2010 , sodeg , a building engineering consultancy specialising in healthcare , industrial , educational , cultural and leisure facilities , joined the group as it was being founded . [ 14 ] in april 2011 , artelia acquired spretec , [ 15 ] an engineering firm specialising in structural mechanics , and in may 2011 , d\u00e9tente consultants , a consultancy firm specialising in tourism . [ 16 ]\n2017 was the sixth consecutive year in which artelia saw its activity and operating results increase , providing ample justification of its development strategy and shareholding model . the group ' s turnover reached \u20ac485m , an increase of 10 . 5 % , including 6 % through organic growth .\n@ arteliauk thank you for donating \u00a3100 . 00 to our chosen charity ' the free kicks foundation ' in connection with the surveyors world cup that artelia is taking part in on the 22nd june . @ cs2 _ surveyors @ kiergroup @ gleedsglobal @ alvinmartin58 @ mountanvil # thesurveyorsworldcup\nfrench engineering , design and project management firm artelia has been picked to replace deltares\u2014an independent dutch institute for applied research in water and subsurface\u2014in a contract to study the impact of the $ 4 billion great ethiopia renaissance dam ( gerd ) on the flow of the nile river .\ndespite its size , artelia group is independent and employee - owned . as a member of the team , you would therefore benefit from the unique combination of global opportunities and the personal environment of a mid - sized office , working closely with senior managers and other experienced professionals .\n[ event ] artelia c\u00f4te d ' ivoire rencontrait cette semaine amadou kone pour lui pr\u00e9senter le club # abidjan ville durable et la plateforme # transport . le ministre des transports a accept\u00e9 de parrainer cette plateforme ! une 1e s\u00e9ance d\u2019\u00e9change avec ses \u00e9quipes est pr\u00e9vue \u00e0 la rentr\u00e9e . urltoken\nin the paris region of france : the grand paris express project involves the construction of four new driverless metro lines and the extension of existing ones . nearly 200 km of new lines and 75 stations are to be built by 2030 . artelia is assisting the soci\u00e9t\u00e9 du grand paris and\nextension of safran site in gennevilliers , france : safran is in the fields of forging , casting and the machining of aircraft parts . it chose artelia to provide design and construction supervision services for the extension , asbestos removal operations and rehabilitation of the production workshops , laboratories and offices .\nextension of safran site in gennevilliers , france : safran is in the fields of forging , casting and the machining of aircraft parts . it chose artelia to provide design and construction supervision services for the extension , asbestos removal operations and rehabilitation of the production workshops , laboratories and offices .\nethiopia , egypt and sudan have agreed on the selection of french company artelia group to help study the impact of africa\u2019s biggest hydroelectric project \u2013 the $ 4 . 8bn grand ethiopian renaissance dam ( gerd ) \u2013 as the uneasy truce on the scheme between the three countries continues into 2016 .\nin october 2009 , alain bent\u00e9jac , chairman of coteba , and jacques gaillard , chairman of sogreah , signed a memorandum of agreement setting out the various stages of the merger . in march 2010 , coteba and sogreah became fully - owned subsidiaries of a holding company that took the name artelia .\nin july 2009 , a merger between coteba and sogreah was announced . [ 11 ] at the end of 2009 , a memorandum of agreement was signed by the two firms defining their merger into a holding company named artelia . [ 12 ] [ 13 ] in 2011 , the merger was completed .\nour three - year graduate programmes in project management and quantity surveying have been developed to prepare you for a successful future at artelia uk and beyond . we want you to build your own career path and will provide you with the right training , support , and experience needed to fulfil your career ambitions .\nartelia\u2019s development since its foundation ahs consisted of internal and external growth . between 2010 and 2013 , 12 companies joined the group . at the beginning of 2010 , sodeg , a building engineering consultancy specialising in healthcare , industrial , educational , cultural and leisure facilities , joined the group as it was being founded .\n[ event ] aujourd ' hui , \u00e0 l ' occasion de la 2\u00e8me assembl\u00e9e g\u00e9n\u00e9rale de l ' association r\u00eave de sc\u00e8nes # urbaines , beno\u00eet clocheret , directeur g\u00e9n\u00e9ral d ' artelia est intervenu lors d ' une table ronde sur le th\u00e8me de la mobilisation des acteurs pour la promotion du savoir - faire fran\u00e7ais . urltoken\nthe australian blue sapphire , often referred to as \u2018the heavens blue\u2019 is renowned for its darker royal blue hues and the elegance it brings to jewellery design . a perfect accompaniment to a beautiful diamond halo on a custom made artelia jewellery engagement ring . view the collection in store today # arteliajewellery # bluesapphire # engagementrings # perfection\n2012 coteba started to use the name of artelia \u2013 coteba and sogreah , two leading engineering french firms has announced a merge in 2010 , allowing to growth their businesses and found a significant size global consultancy firm , employing about 3000 staff in 40 countries . the company started to use the new group name from 2012 .\ngrand paris express in the paris region of france : the grand paris express project involves the construction of four new driverless metro lines and the extension of existing ones . nearly 200 km of new lines and 75 stations are to be built by 2030 . artelia is assisting the soci\u00e9t\u00e9 du grand paris and stif with this project .\nin april 2013 , artelia acquired icade\u2019s engineering department , consisting of arcoba , gestec and setrhi - setae , thereby strengthening its building construction and industrial facilities sector and making it the french leader in the field . the same year , the group consolidated the range of its infrastructure engineering services by acquiring secoa and quadric , specialists in civil engineering structures .\ncalais port 2015 in calais , france : artelia is providing engineering services for the calais 2015 project managed by the nord - pas - de - calais regional authorities . the project includes the creation of a new 60 ha harbour basin sheltered by a 3 . 6 km long breakwater , a 100 ha reclamation area and a service harbour for tugs .\nfor the fourth safety and security meeting held on 29 march by artelia , leading companies in construction , oil and gas and industry , along with hse directors from bouygues construction , vinci , shell , total , lapeyre , saint - gobain and air liquide , met to consider the theme adopted at the previous meeting :\nhow digital helps safety\n.\nartelia is the result of a merger between coteba and sogreah consultants , finalised on 30 march 2010 . the goal of this coming together of equals is to build a leading european engineering firm able to offer its clients in the public and private sectors an original approach to engineering , project management and consultancy that meets the expectations of a fast - changing world .\n. created 30 years ago , les halles is an underground urban development monument in central paris . it is the principal gateway to the city , handling 750 , 000 people a day . a redevelopment scheme is currently underway to improve its operation and accessibility , and integrate it more effectively into the city . artelia is providing project management and general coordination services for this project .\nin april 2013 , artelia acquired icade \u2019s engineering department , consisting of arcoba , gestec and setrhi - setae , [ 22 ] thereby strengthening its building construction and industrial facilities sector and making it the french leader in the field . the same year , the group consolidated the range of its infrastructure engineering services by acquiring secoa [ 23 ] and quadric , [ 24 ] specialists in civil engineering structures .\nforum des halles in paris . created 30 years ago , les halles is an underground urban development monument in central paris . it is the principal gateway to the city , handling 750 , 000 people a day . a redevelopment scheme is currently underway to improve its operation and accessibility , and integrate it more effectively into the city . artelia is providing project management and general coordination services for this project .\nforum des halles [ 25 ] in paris . created 30 years ago , les halles is an underground urban development monument in central paris . it is the principal gateway to the city , handling 750 , 000 people a day . a redevelopment scheme is currently underway to improve its operation and accessibility , and integrate it more effectively into the city . artelia is providing project management and general coordination services for this project .\nwelcome to building . co . uk . this site uses cookies . read our policy .\nbuilding webinars explore a range of topics related to the day - 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ro - gu , s . korea\nmwh global , broomfield , colo . , u . s . a . *\nchina chengda eng ' g co . ltd . , chengdu , sichuan , china\nblack & veatch , overland park , kan . , u . s . a . *\nlouis berger , morristown , n . j . , u . s . a . *\nexp us services inc . , chicago , ill . , u . s . a .\ngensler , washington , d . c . , u . s . a .\nskidmore owings & merrill llp , new york , n . y . , u . s . a . *\nchina petroleum engineering & const . ( group ) corp . , beijing , china *\nkohn pedersen fox associates pc , new york , n . y . , u . s . a . *\nchina petroleum pipeline eng ' g corp . , langfang city , hebei prov . , china\ncdm smith , boston , mass . , u . s . a . *\nwoods bagot , new york , n . y . , u . s . a . *\nkepco engineering & construction co . ltd . , yongin - si , gyeonggi - do , s . korea\nmorrison hershfield , atlanta , ga . , u . s . a . *\nchina power engineering consltg . group co . ltd . , beijing , china *\nenr top lists or selections from the directory databases are available on pressure - sensitive labels or computer printouts . included are the principal officer ' s name and title , company name and address , and phone and fax numbers . click here for information on purchasing mailing lists .\nsponsored content is a special paid section where industry companies provide high quality , objective , non - commercial content around topics of interest to the enr audience . all sponsored content is supplied by the advertising company . interested in participating in our sponsored content section ? contact your local rep .\nwhile modular and prefabricated construction has been around for decades , renewed interest in this delivery approach is gaining more attention .\ngreen building uses different materials and different styles of construction making estimating a challenge .\nsaint - gobain , one of the world\u2019s largest building materials makers , decided to prove the performance of its products in a real work setting by creating a high - performance environment in its north american headquarters .\nconstruction of a inpatient / day surgery building and raising of the central ring - shaped building at charles nicolle hospital .\nthe democratic republic of the congo suffers from endemic electricity shortages . just 10 % of its 65 million inhabitants are connected to a supply , a figure that drops to a mere 1 % in rural areas .\nlocated in aix - en - provence , thecamp will open its doors on 28 september . now the physical construction phase for the \u201cbase camp\u201d designed to explore solutions for the future has been completed , the \u201chuman\u201d construction of its ecosystem can come into its own .\nin order to comply with current standards for discharging effluent into the environment , the chartres m\u00e9tropole urban area authority has embarked on a project to build a new wastewater treatment plant at a site in mainvilliers and rehabilitate the existing site in l\u00e8ves .\nthe project consists in designing and building a university hospital complex on a 10 - hectare site on the \u201cile de nantes\u201d . this new hospital will replace the two existing facilities : h\u00f4tel dieu university and maternity hospital , and laennec hospital .\nsur , a city with a hot desert climate ( on average 80 mm of rainfall per year ) , was severely damaged by two cyclones in 2007 and 2010 , which produced rainfall in excess of 300 and 400 mm in the space of 24 hours .\nto overcome the limitations of a network of winding , frequently congested roads , the north re\u0301union island district authority has opted to invest in an urban cable car that will serve five stations over a distance of 2 . 7 km .\nmaking it easier for each inhabitant to access vital services and reducing commuting times are the key objectives of the grand paris express .\nour mission is to imagine , design and develop more efficient , harmonious and sustainable cities and regions .\nour passion involves putting our knowledge , our intelligence and our diversity at the service of our clients to build value - creating solutions with them .\n6th floor , al sharif building , doha international airport area building no . 8 , area 48 ,\nwe ' ve detected that javascript is disabled in your browser . would you like to proceed to legacy twitter ?\n- france / grand - paris - plaine - commune - se - reve - en - modele - de - ville - durable - 784129 . html\nnous avons le plaisir 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, so companies can ' t alter or remove reviews .\ninteresting projects . good work experience if you are assigned to the right team .\nthe overall culture in the office is very poor . work place bullying is present and is quietly supported by management . lots of back stabbing , and staff taking credit for other staff good performance .\nthe company is very inward looking . if you are not french there is no long term future in the company . they need to support and appreciate staff who are not from france\nno provided training . no salary increment . no plans for employee future upgrades .\nhigh quality professional colleagues , flexible start and end times to the work day . relaxed atmosphere among colleagues . interesting projects but not very varied for a consultancy .\na lot of distrust , low pay , lacks humanity and doesn ' t inspire confidence . conflict of interest among shareholders and no investment in development .\nget rid of egyptians on the board of directors . they do not 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", "topic": 7}], "title": "new lantao bus", "paragraphs": ["new lantao bus is the franchised bus company operating bus service in hong kong ' s lantau island .\nfile : hk tc tung chung new lantao bus co 1973 no 37 . jpg\nnew lantao bus ( nlb ) 1 . 0 for android 4 . 0 + apk download\nnew lantao bus ( nlb ) 1 . 0 . 8 for android 4 . 0 + apk download\nnew lantao bus ( nlb ) 1 . 0 . 6 for android 4 . 0 + apk download\nnew lantao bus ( nlb ) 1 . 0 . 5 for android 4 . 0 + apk download\nnew lantao bus ( nlb ) 1 . 0 . 4 for android 4 . 0 + apk download\nnew lantao bus ( nlb ) 1 . 0 . 3 for android 4 . 0 + apk download\nnew lantao bus ( nlb ) 1 . 0 . 2 for android 4 . 0 + apk download\nnew lantao bus ( nlb ) 1 . 0 . 1 for android 4 . 0 + apk download\nusing apkpure app to upgrade new lantao bus ( nlb ) , fast , free and save your internet data .\nin the mean time , new lantao bus also started to operate new bus routes solely serving the northern part of lantau island . isuzu buses , being the main bus model operated by new lantao bus at that time , were sent to serve these routes . as the road conditions on the northern part are much better than those on the southern part , the buses can handle these new routes without a single problem mechanically . but their\nspecial\nconfiguration ended up receiving a large number of complaints from the residents , asking new lantao bus to send a proper bus on these routes .\nwith effect from 21st october 2017 new world first bus ( nwfb ) has rationalised the routes of its\nrickshaw sightseeing bus\nservice .\nbuses five major companies run the bus lines in hong kong : kowloon motor bus co . , citybus ltd . , new world first bus ltd . , long win bus co . and new lantao bus co . fares are fixed , depending on route , and generally range from hk $ 3 to $ hk20 . most buses are double - decker and have electronic signs that alert passengers of upcoming stops . here are the routes for the five bus companies :\nthe event is supported by the five franchised bus companies : kowloon motor bus co . ( 1933 ) limited , citybus limited , new world first bus services limited , new lantao bus co . ( 1973 ) limited and long win bus company limited ; and council member of the chartered institute of transport in hong kong , dr . hung wing - tat , who agreed to be member of the assessment panel .\nthe current fleet comprises 78 single - deck buses . a majority of the single - deck buses operated by new lantao bus are japanese - built isuzu buses with local bodywork .\nsince 2001 all franchised bus companies , except new lantao bus company , have agreed that all new buses will be wheelchair accessible and at the end of march 2013 there were 3855 wheelchair accessible low - floor buses . all franchised buses are expected to be low - floor by 2017 with the exception of some buses operated by new lantao bus company along routes on lantau island which have topographical constraints such as steep gradients and sharp bends which are unsuitable for wheelchair accessible buses .\nafter the development of tung chung new town in 1998 , new lantao bus gained operation of an airport bus route a35 , connecting mui wo in southern part of lantao island and the airport in the northern part . new lantao bus ordered three specially built dennis dart slf ( ) buses from dennis , england . these buses were fitted with 215 hp engine and 6 - speed manual transmission , which are very different from the dennis darts operating in most part of the world . however , their slf design was proved to be not suitable to operate in southern part of lantau island .\nafter the development of tung chung new town in 1998 , new lantao bus gained operation of an airport bus route a35 , connecting mui wo in southern part of lantao island and the airport in the northern part . new lantao bus ordered three specially built dennis dart slf ( template : access icon ) buses from dennis , england . these buses were fitted with 215hp engine and 6 - speed manual transmission , which are very different from the dennis darts operating in most part of the world . however , their slf design was proved to be not suitable to operate in southern part of lantau island .\nuniversal publications\npublic transport atlas\ncontains maps showing all bus and green minibus stops as well as comprehensive information regarding other public transport citybus / new world first bus publish a free leaflet\nhong kong bus travel guide\nin english detailing airport routes and hotels served and several scenic routes . this can be obtained from citybus / new world first bus customer service kiosks at the airport bus terminus and admiralty ( east ) bus station or downloaded from the citybus / nwfb website .\nnew lantao bus (\nnlb\n) and its parent company kwoon chung motors (\nkcm\n) acquired two and eight duple metsec bodied dennis tridents respectively from citybus in 2013 . the buses were purchased new by citybus and served as\ncityflyer\ncoaches since 1998 .\nhello ! can i use my octopus card to pay for the new lantau bus no . 23 from . . .\nthe current fleet comprises 108 single - deck buses and 2 dennis trident 3 double - deck buses . [ 3 ] a majority of the single - deck buses operated by new lantao bus are japanese - built isuzu buses with local bodywork .\nnew lantao bus is the only franchise bus operator in hong kong operating isuzu buses . these buses are tailor - made for the rough road conditions on southern part of lantau island . most of the vehicles are like ( tourist ) coaches rather than the standard buses one would find in an urban area , except for the newer buses in the tung chung new town .\nnew lantao bus is the only franchised bus operator in hong kong operating isuzu buses . these buses are tailor - made for the rough road conditions on southern part of lantau island . most of the vehicles are like ( tourist ) coaches rather than the standard buses one would find in an urban area , except for the newer buses in the tung chung new town .\npassengers will soon find it easy to identify bus - bus interchange ( bbi ) services and facilities with the display of a common bbi logo over the territory where interchanges of franchised bus service is available .\ndiscovery bay bus terminus , adjacent to discovery bay ferry pier and db plaza closed with effect from 25th february 2017 . all bus stops and temporary bus terminus have been relocated along discovery bay road . a new permanent bus terminus , which will accommodate 30 % more bus bays and better cater for double - deck buses along with expanded shopping mall and roof garden , is expected to open in early 2019 .\nas the number of residents in tung chung keep increasing , new lantao bus soon found out that the 3 dennis darts were not capable to handle the demand of the new routes . new lantao bus ordered 9 nl263 ( ) 12 - metre single - deck buses from man , germany . also , it acquired 5 second - hand man nl262 ( ) 12 - metre single - deck buses from citybus . otherwise , a double - deck man 24 . 310 ( ) was borrowed from kwoon chung , which serving on route 37 and 38 during the rush hour .\nthe new lantao bus company ( 1973 ) limited ( nlb ) operates 22 lantau routes and 1 new territories route . fares range from $ 3 . 1 to $ 43 . 0 . as at 31 december 2017 , nlb had 124 licensed buses . in 2017 , it carried around 77 , 700 passengers a day .\nin january 1992 , nlb became a subsidiary of kwoon chung bus holdings , a company now partly owned by nws holdings , which is also the parent company of citybus , new world first bus , and new world first ferry . all four transport operators are thus associated .\nnew lantao bus finally conceded to allocate the dennis darts only on the northern part of lantau island and ordered some new isuzu buses to serve the airport route a35 . for buses to be used to serve the airport , in order to increase the comfort level , these new isuzu buses were fitted with luggage racks and the seat configuration was in 2 + 2 , allowing a wider corridor for passenger access . these buses can be seen used on bus route 2 to ngong ping and sometimes on route 3m to tung chung new town .\nin january 1992 nlb became a subsidiary of kwoon chung bus holdings limited , a company now partly owned by nws holdings limited , which is also the parent company of citybus , new world first bus , and new world first ferry . all four transport operators are thus associated .\nall bus companies have websites ( links can be found in information above for current franchised bus operators ) which have details of routes , fares and timetables . the websites and apps of kmb / long win and citybus / new world first bus also have interactive point to point journey planners .\nas the number of residents in tung chung keep increasing , new lantao bus soon found out that the 3 dennis darts were not capable to handle the demand of the new routes . new lantao bus ordered 9 nl263 ( template : access icon ) 12 - metre single - deck buses from man , germany . also , it acquired 5 second - hand man nl262 ( template : access icon ) 12 - metre single - deck buses from citybus . otherwise , a double - deck man 24 . 310 ( template : access icon ) was borrowed from kwoon chung , which serving on route 37 and 38 during the rush hour .\nthe number of buses and routes has declined slightly since 2003 under the transport department ' s bus service rationalisation plan to enhance the efficiency of the bus network by avoiding unnecessary overlapping of routes and reducing frequencies to take into account passengers increased choice of transport with the opening of new railway lines as well as reducing congestion and pollution . part of the route rationalisation process is the introduction of bus - bus interchange hubs ( bbi ' s ) , the first of which was tuen mun road bus - bus interchange which opened in december 2012 .\nnew lantao bus company ltd . will , subject to passenger demand , provide special departures of nlb route 37 , named as nlb route 37s between 3 - 00 pm and 6 - 30 pm on saturdays , sundays and public holidays from tung chung development pier to mtr tung chung station\nhong kong has an extensive network of public bus services covering almost all areas of hong kong island , kowloon , the new territories and lantau island .\nsee list of bus routes in hong kong for the list of nlb routes .\ni ' ve read in ngong ping 360 website that they will have scheduled maintenance on sept 7 to 24 , 2015 so we will be taking the bus to go to ngong ping village and others attractions via new lantao bus no . 23 can we use the octopus card for payment ? or is it on cash basis and how much from tun chung to ngong ping ?\nnlb was formed in 1973 through the merger of three bus companies operated by residents of lantau island , and became the third franchised bus company on 1 april 1974 .\nthe new lantao bus company operates 22 lantau routes and 1 new territories route . fares range from $ 3 . 1 to $ 43 . 0 . as at 31 december 2010 , nlb had 103 licensed single - deck buses . in 2010 , it carried 52 , 000 passengers a day . the greatest traffic occurs during summer and on sundays and public holidays due to recreational demands .\nkwoon chung bus holdings limited was founded in 1948 and is the largest non - franchised public bus operator in hong kong in terms of fleet size , with over 1000 buses . besides public transport service , kwoon chung is also the holding company of lantau tours limited , trade travel ( hong kong ) limited and new lantau bus co . ( 1973 ) ltd . , which is the franchised bus operator on lantau island .\nmtr bus at siu hong west rail / light rail interchange at tuen mun in the northwest new territories in addition to services operated by the franchised bus operators , hong kong ' s rail operator , mtr operates 13 licensed bus routes in the northwest new territories serving mtr west rail line and mtr light rail stations in the towns of tuen mun , tin shui wai and yuen long and 4 local feeder bus routes serving tai po market station on mtr east rail line ( operated by kmb on behalf of mtr ) in the northeast new territories . when transferring directly between mtr or light rail and mtr bus , the bus connection is free when using octopus card , subject to the connection being made within 60 minutes . these services were previously operated by kowloon - canton railway corporation ( kcrc ) prior to its merger with mtr corporation in 2007 . kcrc had established its bus division in 1986 to provide feeder bus service within tuen mun and yuen long following construction of light rail network . kcrc bus division also acquired two free feeder services operated by kmb . kcrc and mtr merged in december 2007 and kcrc bus division was renamed mtr bus division . the number of feeder bus routes has declined in recent years since the public transport intermodal coordination policy ( pticp ) introduced by the government in 1986 was relaxed . under the pticp rail was to become the heart of the public transport network and residents of the new territories were encouraged to use rail by placing restrictions on the final stop of bus services from the new territories to urban areas . mtr bus had a fleet of 139 buses ( 128 double - deck and 11 single - deck ) , as at end 2017 , which carry about 139 , 000 passengers daily .\nwith effect from saturday 14th may 2016 the terminus of citybus bus routes a11 , 10 , 41a , 85 and new world first bus services 23 , 38 , 42 , 42c , 63 , 65 , 82 and 682c is relocated to the new north point ferry pier public transport interchange located north of java road between kam hong street and tin chiu street .\nin order to increase non - fare box revenue bus operators have equipped many bus shelters with electricity supply to display illuminated advertisements and provide power for vending machines . 1 , 477 bus shelters had been provided with electricity supply by the end of 2014 and 28 vending machines had been installed .\na fleet list of current fleets of singapore ' s larger operators : bus pluscity toursducktours . .\na\n360 sky - land - sea day pass\nis available which includes a round - trip cable car ticket , unlimited rides on new lantao bus company bus routes and a tai o boat excursion . passes are priced from hk $ 290 to hk $ 370 for adults and hk $ 180 to hk $ 260 for children depending on type of cabin chosen for the cable car ride . for details see ; urltoken the 360 sky - land - sea pass includes a boat excursion at tai o\nlaunching the new bbi logo at the prizes presentation ceremony for\nyour favourite bus - bus interchange ( bbi ) logo election and slogan contest\ntoday ( october 30 ) , the commissioner for transport , mr . robert footman , said that bbi schemes would bring in win - win - win situation for all parties concerned .\nowing to construction works in connection with the extension of citygate , with effect from 4th may 2015 the tung chung terminus for new ` lantao bus company routes 3m , 3r , 11 , 11a , 23 , 34 , 36 , a35 and n35 and for discovery bay transit services route db01r has been relocated to tung chung temporary bus terminus , adjacent to the ngong ping 360 cable car terminus on tat tung road . an additional stop for discovery bay service db01r has also been provided outside exit d of tung chung station .\ncitybus bus services r11 and r22 , which operate direct routes from hong kong disneyland to urban areas daily , following conclusion of the disney fireworks display , will cease to operate after 13th january 2013 . as an alternative , passengers wishing to travel to urban areas by bus from hong kong disneyland can take bus r8 from hong kong disneyland public transport interchange to the lantau link toll plaza and connect with cityflyer services a11 , a21 , a22 or a29 . a bus - bus interchange discount is available for passengers using octopus card and using service r8 to interchange at the lantau link toll plaza .\nover 4 , 300 16 - seat minibuses ( public light bus ) also provide frequent services mainly in areas where high - capacity vehicles would not be viable , although some routes do partially or wholly duplicate franchised bus routes and often provide useful \u201cfeeder services\u201d to mtr stations and transport interchanges . further information about public light bus services are detailed under a separate section\nurltoken visitors are advised to use public transport to access the venue as no parking facilities are available . * new world first bus route no . 15 ( central - the peak ) * new world first bus route no . 15b ( hong kong convention & exhibition centre extension , wanchai - the peak ) ( only operates on sundays and public holidays ) * green minibus route no . 26 ( lee garden road , causeway bay - king yin lei )\nhowever , bus service 629 from central piers to ocean park via exchange square bus terminus and admiralty ( west ) bus terminus continues to operate with five daily departures from central piers at 09 - 30 , 10 - 00 , 10 - 30 , 11 - 00 and 11 - 30 . however , there is no return service of service 629 from ocean park .\ni am flying to shanghai and hong kong from new delhi . do i need single entr . . .\npublicity materials at the airport and other boundary control points aims to keep visitors informed of the new measure .\na current fleet of kowloon motor bus company ( 1933 ) ltd . this title is part of the \u2018world wide . .\na fleet list of all kown bus and coach operators in malta & gozo ( 5th edition ) at february 2018 . .\nfrom 11th january 2017 bus route 629 to ocean park is reduced to five daily departures from central piers several alternative bus routes serving the aberdeen tunnel toll plaza , a short walk from ocean park main entrance , are available for passengers wishing to travel by bus to and from ocean park including routes 70 , 75 , 75 & 97 from exchange square and admiralty ( east ) .\nfour new minibus routes serve the new stations : 8m ( ho man tin ( sheung wo street ) \u2013 ho man tin station ) , 28ms ( kowloon city ( wyler gardens ) \u2013 ho man tin station ) , 2m ( whampoa station \u2013 kowloon city ( fuk lo tsun road ) and 26m ( to kwa wan ( chi kiang street ) \u2013 whampoa station ) . one minibus and one bus route have been cancelled and the frequency of 33 bus routes and 13 minibus routes reduced .\nthe new macau taipa ferry terminal opened on 1st june 2017 and from that date all ferries from hong kong operated by cotai water jet and turbojet which previously berthed at the adjacent taipa temporary ferry terminal will berth at the new terminal .\nnew world provided hk $ 40 million finance for the avenue of stars which opened in 2004 and have since managed the tourist attraction under a 20 - year contract which is being replaced by a new 20 - year management contract running until 2035 .\nkmb was , in march 2011 , the first bus company in hong kong to launch an iphone app providing comprehensive information on kmb and its sister company long win bus company ' s services . the app offers four functions , \u201cpoint to point search\u201d , \u201croute number search\u201d , \u201cnearby bus stop\u201d and \u201calight reminder\u201d . the first three functions provide users with different ways to search for a bus route , offering detailed routings , route maps , timetables and route announcements , as well as photos of every bus stop . in the \u201cpoint to point search\u201d , when several routes serve the same destination the system displays the lowest fare option as well as the route with the fewest en - route stops , allowing users to make their own choice according to their needs . the \u201cnearby bus stop\u201d function , making use of the iphone\u2019s global positioning system , automatically identifies the location of the user and list all bus routes available and the location of their corresponding bus - stops within 200 metres . the kmb iphone app is available in traditional chinese , simplified chinese and an english version . the english version can be selected from the iphone settings menu . iphone and ipod touch users can download the app free of charge from the itunes app store . the app has since been made available on other mobile platforms . in october 2011 citybus and new world first bus launched a similar app for iphone and android devices .\noffering a new and more immersive environment , the new exhibition halls will be renamed as the hall of the cosmos and the hall of space exploration . with interesting and interactive exhibits and advanced equipment , as well as new lighting and environmental decorations , the halls will introduce visitors to astronomy and space technology including the evolution of the universe , the solar system and space exploration .\nall of them are of high floor design , fitted with very powerful engine . like most buses in hong kong , all of them are fitted with air - conditioning system . the air - conditioning system of most buses in hong kong is powered by the main engine . but the isuzu buses of new lantao bus are fitted with a separate engine , solely for powering the air - conditioning system . this allows the main engine to operate on its full power when climbing up steep slopes on southern part of lantau island .\nfull details of routes , frequencies and fares can be obtained by using search engines on the bus operators websites for which links are provided under the\ncurrent franchised bus operators\nsection above . users of mobile devices can download kmb and citybus / nwfb apps with route planning and fare information .\ncitybus single - deck bus at central ferry piers bus terminus citybus had been taken over in 1999 by uk based transport operator stagecoach group which subsequently , in 2003 , sold its interest in citybus to delta pearl limited , a subsidiary of chow tai fook enterprises , the major shareholder in nws holdings . chow tai fook and nws holdings formed a new company for its transport operations , merryhill group limited in march 2004 and citybus became part of that group , which was subsequently renamed nws transport services limited in december 2004 . nws transport services is also the parent company of hong kong bus operator new world first bus ( nwfb ) . the company ' s main franchise for services on hong kong island and cross - harbour routes expires on 1st june 2016 . in september 2015 the government granted citybus a new 10 - year franchise to commence 1st june 2016 on expiry of the current franchise and run until 1st june 2026 . a new franchise for airport services was awarded in 2013 and expires in may 2023 . citybus daily patronage is about 495 , 000 passengers for its main franchise routes and about 84 , 000 for its airport routes , as at end of 2017 . at the end of 2017 citybus operated a fleet of 906 double - deck and 38 single - deck buses of which 206 double - deck buses were allocated to its airport franchise . website ; urltoken new world first bus services limite d\nthe application provides users with the latest route information to help with journey planning . key functions : 1 . immediately track your location to show all nearby bus stops 2 . set origin and destination to explore all relevant route by \u201cpoint - to - point search\u201d 3 . detailed bus road - maps available\nall of them are of a high floor design , fitted with a very powerful engine . like most buses in hong kong , all of them are fitted with an air - conditioning system . the air - conditioning system of most buses in hong kong are powered by the main engine . but the isuzu buses of new lantao bus are fitted with a separate engine , solely for powering the air - conditioning system . this allows the main engine to operate on its full power when climbing up steep slopes in the southern part of lantau island .\nwe believe that with the provision of more bbi schemes , bus passengers would have more choice of routes with fare concession at the interchange , bus operators would have better network coverage using existing resources and the community would be benefited with less buses along busy corridors and hence better environment ,\nhe said .\nthe citybus\nocean park express\nfrequent direct bus service 629 which has been operating between admiralty ( west ) bus terminus and ocean park for over 30 years has been discontinued with effect from 11th january 2017 following the opening of ocean park mtr station at the end of december 2016 ( see below ) .\noctopus card readers are located next to the drivers cab on buses standing is allowed on the lower deck only and is common on some routes during peak hours . all buses are fitted with bells for passengers to indicate they wish to disembark at the next stop and most buses ( except those of new lantao bus company ) are fitted with visual and audible announcement systems indicating the name of the next stop in both english and chinese . many buses are also fitted with tv screens for entertainment and advertising . eating , drinking and smoking on buses is not allowed .\nyes there are - the nlb site is clear on that . and you do see a lot of locals paying by cash to get from , say , tong fuk to pui o . but last time i tried getting it with my octopus the result was that i got dinged for another full fare , hence my question . all of the stanley buses have section fares if you get up to repulse bay . there are others - but it would take ages going through the bus company websites to find them . there are also bbi ( bus - bus interchange ) discounts when connecting between certain bus routes at certain places .\nkwoon chung was founded in 1948 by the late mr . wong kwoon chung , and soon became renowned as hong kong\u2018s best car - cleaning service company . it has since moved on to various other vehicle - related businesses through continuously exploring and exploiting market opportunities . the company started a mini - bus student service in the 1950s and developed its passenger transport service in the late 1960s with student and employee bus services . in the 1980s , it expanded into residents\u2018 services by providing bus transportation to and from residential developments . now , it is one of the largest ( if not the largest ) non - franchised bus operators in hong kong .\nany south lantau residents here happen to know how much the section fare is from mui wo to pui o ? the new lantao site appears to say $ 3 . 20 , but the government ptes site says $ 4 . 30 . and have they got their octopus readers upgraded to be able to do section fares on them yet or is it still cash only unless you want to pay the full route fare ?\nlong win\nairbus\nat hong kong international airport bus terminus long win bus company limited was formed as a subsidiary company of kmb holdings limited ( now transport international holdings limited ) in 1998 . kmb had been the preferred operator by the government when inviting tenders for franchised bus services between the new hong kong international airport , north lantau and the new territories and long win was set up as a separate company to specifically to operate these services . its services are branded\nairbus\nand in addition to its\na\nprefix limited stop services to and from the airport , it operates\ne\nprefix\nexternal\nroute local services between the airport , tung chung and some new territories towns and also jointly operates with citybus , shuttle services between the airport and surrounding area including tung chung and asiaworld - expo and between the lantau link toll plaza and hong kong disneyland . for further information about airport bus services see to / from airport . long win bus services carry about 107 , 000 passengers daily . long win ' s current franchise runs until may 2023 . at the end of 2017 long win operated a fleet of 241 double - deck buses and 4 single - deck buses . website ; urltoken citybus limited\nsince november 2008 free wi - fi internet access has been made available on buses on some routes operated by citybus , including all\ncityflyer\nairport routes and new world first bus and by the end of 2014 , about 300 buses were wi - fi enabled . for more information on routes with wi - fi access see\nin early 2016 it was disclosed by the environmental health department that the hybrid double - deckers have not been as efficient as expected owing to heavy use of air conditioning systems during the summer which has led to overall higher fuel consumption than conventional buses . hong kong ' s first euro vi hybrid hbus was introduced into service in november 2014 by kmb under the 2015 / 2016 bus route development programme the transport department and bus operators are proposing to enhance services of the bus network serving the airport . it is planned to introduce two new long win airbus\na\nroutes serving yuen long and tai po as well as a new supplementary service to route a33 . in addition it is proposed to increase the service frequency or operating hours of four\ne\nexternal airport routes and the s56 circular route between the airport and tung chung station .\nkmb has been granted a new ten year franchise which runs from 1st july 2017 until 1st july 2027 . kmb daily passenger patronage is about 2 . 75 million . at the end of 2017 kmb operated a fleet of 3 , 823 double - deck buses and 144 single - deck buses . website ; urltoken long win bus company limited\nto tie in with the extension of island line to western district , a new feeder bus service , citybus ( ctb ) 43m ( tin wan - shek tong tsui ( hill road ) ) has been introduced from 28th december plying between tin wan , wah kwai , wah fu , victoria road and kennedy town station / hku stations for use by passengers living in areas relatively far away from the new mtr stations . the new feeder bus route has replaced citybus service m47 ( wah fu - central ( hong kong station ) which has ceased operation . three new green minibus railway feeder routes connecting southern district and kennedy town station ( hau wo street ) have also been introduced from 28th december . route 23m circular service operates via pokfield road , pok fu lam road ( queen mary hospital ) and chi fu . route 54m circular service operates via victoria road , mount davis road , pok fu lam road and queen mary hospital and route 58m operates to bel - air on the peak via victoria road and cyberport .\ndouble - deck buses were first introduced into hong kong in 1949 and most of the current fleet are 12 - metres length but on some difficult routes shorter double - deckers of 10 or 11 - metre length are used . in recent years the fleet has been upgraded to meet european emission standards . kowloon motor bus ( kmb ) with a fleet of 3725 has retired all 288 of its euro 1 buses and replaced with euro iv and v models . new world first bus and sister company citybus had replaced all their 440 pre - euro and euro i buses by the end of 2012 . in december 2012 , kmb ordered 370 brand new e500 euro v air conditioned double - deck buses from british manufacturer alexander dennis limited . the buses , which kmb co - developed with the manufacturer , are expected to produce fuel savings and a reduction of 10 % in carbon emissions by reducing body weight and utilising a more efficient air conditioning system and its chassis will be compatible with the future euro v1 engine . passenger capacity of the new buses is 136 ( 90 seated and 46 standing ) . the order is part of kmb ' s 5 - year purchasing plan which will see 1800 older buses replaced and the new buses , which were in service by mid - 2013 , are used on routes connecting urban areas with new towns in the new territories .\nthe new exhibition halls of hong kong space museum , namely the hall of the cosmos and the hall of space exploration , which focus on astronomy and space science respectively , opened to the public on 25th april 2018 , introducing a total of over 100 new exhibits . the previous exhibition halls had become outdated and closed in 2015 .\nadditionally , hong kong etransport kiosks have been installed at several locations , including the arrival hall of hong kong international airport , hong kong convention and exhibition centre , tsim sha tsui star ferry pier , mtr sha tin station and tuen mun road bus - bus interchange , for use of tourists and other members of the public who may not be able to readily access the internet .\nduring 2016 / 2017 mtr is introducing a new fleet of 68 11 . 3 - metre long buses fitted with euro v engines to replace existing buses which are being retired .\nthe old supreme court building , vacated by the legislative council in 2011 , is the new home of the court of final appeal the old court of final appeal building ( the former french mission building ) on battery path is to become a legal hub with space being rented out to law - related organisations . for more information see what ' s new\nall buses are air - conditioned , since kmb phased out its few remaining air - conditioned buses in may 2012 . double - deck buses were first introduced into hong kong in 1949 and most of the current fleet are 12 - metres length but on some difficult routes shorter double - deckers of 10 or 11 - metre length are used . in recent years the fleet has been upgraded to meet european emission standards . kowloon motor bus ( kmb ) with a fleet of 3725 has retired all 288 of its euro 1 buses and replaced with euro iv and v models . new world first bus and sister company citybus had replaced all their 440 pre - euro and euro i buses by the end of 2012 . in december 2012 , kmb ordered 370 brand new e500 euro v air conditioned double - deck buses from british manufacturer alexander dennis limited . the buses , which kmb co - developed with the manufacturer , are expected to produce fuel savings and a reduction of 10 % in carbon emissions by reducing body weight and utilising a more efficient air conditioning system and its chassis will be compatible with the future euro v1 engine . passenger capacity of the new buses is 136 ( 90 seated and 46 standing ) . the order is part of kmb ' s 5 - year purchasing plan which will see 1800 older buses replaced and the new buses , which were in service by mid - 2013 , are used on routes connecting urban areas with new towns in the new territories .\nbus service s1 and s56 ( jointly operated by citybus and long win bus co ) both operate a circular route between the airport and tung chung station bus terminus . at the airport both buses stop on cheong tat road outside the passenger terminal building at ground level below the arrivals hall . bus s1 ( about every 5 / 10 mins ) , via asia world - expo , stops outside the np360 tung chung cable car terminus on shun tung road on the journey from the airport with a journey time of about 16 mins . bus s56 is an express service ( about every 20 mins ) direct from the airport to tung chung station , about 2 mins walk from np360 tung chung cable car terminus , with a journey time of about 9 mins . buses operate from about 5 - 30am until midnight . most buses are equipped with luggage racks . there are luggage storage facilities at the np360 tung chung terminus with a charge of hk $ 80 per piece per day during normal cable car operating hours . taxi\nwong chuk hang , lei tung and south horizons stations do not have customer service centres and\nmobile service mode\nhas been adopted at these stations . a mobile service team will rove around the stations to provide timely and proactive information for passengers . there will also be self - service information points for ticketing issues , purchase of single - journey tickets , adding value to octopus cards and contacting staff through a video conferencing facility . information counters in the unpaid areas of these stations provide information on station facilities and mtr routes via tablets integrated into the counters . to coincide with opening of the new line , new world first bus route 78 ( wong chuk hang - wah kwai estate ) is extended to terminate at wong chuk hang station and citybus route 48 ( sham wan - wah fu north circular ) will include an additional stop at wong chuk hang station . new green minibus routes 4m ( shek pai wan aberdeen centre to wong chuk hang station ) , 5m ( grantham hospital - wong chuk hang station ) and 40m ( stanley prison - ocean park ) have been introduced and existing green minibus routes 69a ( cyberport - wong chuk hang circular ) , 59a ( shan wan - aberdeen centre ) and 29 ( ap lei chau estate - sham wan ) have additional stops at wong chuk hang station . a new red minibus service operating between wah fu estate and wong chuk hang station has also been introduced . citybus\nocean park express\nfrequent bus service 629 operating between admiralty ( west ) bus terminus and ocean park has been discontinued from 11th january 2017 although there are still five daily morning departures of route 629 from central piers via exchange square bus terminus and admiralty ( west ) bus terminus to ocean park but no return service .\n* after losing its franchise cmb operated a private free shuttle bus service on six days a week between north point government offices and island place at north point from 1998 until ceasing operation on 30th june 2015 .\nnew world first bus and citybus took delivery of three government subsidised 12 - metre enviro 500 hybrid double decker buses from uk manufacturer alexander dennis in mid - september 2014 . the buses are equipped with a small diesel engine which powers the on board generator which provides electricity for the drive motor , air conditioning and other facilities and charges the internal lithium ion - batteries . the latest intelligent\narrive and go\ntechnology allows the bus to shut the diesel engine down when approaching a bus stop at speeds of less than 6 . 4km per hour and switch to electrical mode . the diesel engine restarts when the speed rises above 11 . 2km per hour . following their introduction into service the buses are subject to comprehensive testing by the companies and the environmental protection department for performance , fuel performance and emission efficiency .\ncommencing in july 2017 kmb began rolling out a new red and silver livery which also features an outline of hong kong skyscrapers and the slogan\nheartbeat of the city\n. the livery has first appeared on a fleet of 70 new buses which are equipped with usb ports , free wi - fi and screens on the lower deck indicating the number of vacant seats upstairs .\nthe government has estimated that the average increase will be 9 . 98 % for urban taxis , 11 . 5 % for new territories taxis and 8 . 6 % for lantau taxis .\nin march 2013 citybus announced that it was replacing the whole of its 15 / 16 year old\ncityflyer\nairport bus fleet over a two - year period commencing april 2013 . 66 new alexander dennis enviro500 euro5 buses feature reclining high - back leather seats , individual reading lights above upper deck seats and larger luggage racks as well as enhanced environmental performance . multi - functional lcd panels display the names of the next three bus stops and hotel names , all buses are equipped with free wi - fi and luggage rack areas are monitored by cctv . the fleet has been replaced two years ahead of the normal fleet replacement schedule .\npicture shows another antique bus on display at the exhibition : the albion victor evk55cl , preserved and owned by kmb , which is one of the city ' s last non - air - conditioned single - decker buses .\nin september 2017 kmb began trials of a solar powered air conditioning system on one of its double - deck buses . 20 solar panels have been installed on the roof of the bus which provide a supplementary power source for the air conditioning system and can also supply power to on board usb ports . the trial bus is operating on tuen mun routes and kmb is planning to gradually add panels to other double - deck buses in its fleet .\nconstruction of the kwun tong line extension commenced in mid - 2011 and the new railway tunnel broke through in december 2014 . construction had to overcome various challenges , including complicated ground conditions and severe space\nhong kong residents can purchase tickets at existing prices on - site at tung chung and ngong ping cable car terminals until 30th april 2016 ( except during chinese new year 8th to 10th february ) .\nthe hong kong observation wheel ( hkow ) , which has been closed to the public since 30th august 2017 is to reopen under new operator the entertainment corporation limited ( tecl ) on 20th december 2017 .\ndisneyland recently completed a 2 - year expansion which has seen the introduction of three new themed areas , toy story land , grizzly gulch and mystic point and the size of the park grow by about 25 % .\ndiscovery bay was served exclusively by ferry until 2000 when a tunnel connecting the development with the north lantau highway was opened . since then , hkri has also operated external bus services to tung chung , hong kong international airport and sunny bay station .\nwith effect from 1st december 2017 the \u201ca symphony of lights\u201d nightly light and sound show is to be updated for the first time since its inception in 2004 . the new version of the show , which features light and laser displays from buildings on both sides of victoria harbour and synchronised music , is ten minutes duration , four minutes shorter than the existing show and the number of participating buildings is reduced from 43 to 40 with some new buildings including the government offices at tamar being included and others dropping out . the show has a new soundtrack featuring the hong kong philharmonic orchestra and is claimed to be more energy - efficient than the existing show .\ncurrently hong kong ' s franchised bus network is made up of about 600 routes , operated under six franchises by five franchised bus companies with a total fleet of 5 , 982 franchised buses ( at end of 2017 ) , comprising 5 , 665 double - deck and 317 single - deck vehicles . each day franchised buses make over 80 , 000 journeys with a patronage of about four million passengers . under current legislation , franchised buses must be retired from service before reaching an age of 18 years .\na new fare promotion\ndesignated saturday offer\nwill operate on the first saturday of each month for the five months from november 2016 to march 2017 and will allow adult octopus card holders to travel at concessionary fares equal to child octopus fares and concessionary octopus holders will be able to travel at a flat fare of hk $ 1 per journey ( except airport express , mtr feeder bus , journeys to or from lo wu and lok ma chau stations and east rail line first class travel ) .\nthe transport department is discussing with the bus companies on the arrangement to display the selected logo at existing and future bbi locations to facilitate passengers to identify the services and facilities . the current plan is to put the logo on ground by the end of this year .\nthe fa\u00e7ade of the renovated central police station on hollywood road , one of the historic buildings now open to the public at tai kwun - centre for heritage and arts for further information see what ' s new . tai kwun website ;\nhong kong ' s security bureau security has launched an updated version of the mobile application\nsafeguard hk\n, featuring a new hiker tracking function to better protect hikers , as well as commonly used travel phrases in eight additional languages .\nthe theatre has been closed since february and is undergoing a hk $ 10 million renovation which includes fitting of new carpets and seats , and will reopen on 21st may . the small theatre will become a centre for performing - arts education .\nthe first locally designed electric bus had been due to begin operating one month of test runs on hong kong ' s roads in november 2015 . the 12 . 5 tonne single - deck bus was designed by hong kong productivity council and hong kong automotive parts and accessory system ' s research and development centre in partnership with green dynamic electric vehicle limited . the bus was built in mainland china and underwent nine months of trials in chongqing and dongguan before being delivered to hong kong . the 11 . 75 - metre vehicle has a passenger capacity of 75 ( 35 seated and 40 standing ) and can travel at up to 70km / ph . a four hour battery charge enabled the bus to travel up to 380km . the body was made of lightweight aluminium alloy , weighing 10 per cent less than existing electric buses , and has a gear - free permanent magnet synchronous motor and lithium polymer battery . the hk $ 40 million project began in august 2013 and was funded by the government ' s innovation and technology fund . however , the prototype bus was destroyed by fire resulting from a short circuit and overheated battery on 13th december 2015 . the cause of the fire was seepage of water into battery casings which led to short - circuiting and it is believed the battery casings had been damaged during performance tuning and inspection by green ' s technical support staff in dongguan .\nthe 10 - 30 departure of the daytime heritage route h1 is renumbered h1a , a new\nmarket route\ndeparting daily from central piers via admiralty , wan chai , yau ma tei fruit market , mong kok flower market and shanghai street .\nis currently undertaking a number of development projects , including the hong kong ocean park marriott hotel , the new water world , the installation of a park - wide wi - fi network , and the redevelopment of the existing kid\u2019s zone whiskers harbour ."]}
{"id": 56140, "summary": [{"text": "db realty ltd. ( dynamix balwas realty ) is a mumbai based , real estate development company and the flagship company of db group , established in 2006 .", "topic": 32}, {"text": "db realty ltd. has an expanding portfolio , currently consisting of 25 projects in and around mumbai and pune .", "topic": 12}, {"text": "the company focuses on various stages of planning and constructing residential and commercial properties as well as mass housing and cluster redevelopment projects .", "topic": 19}, {"text": "the company \u2019s notable projects include db crown , orchid heights , db woods , orchid suburbia and db ozone . ", "topic": 19}], "title": "db realty", "paragraphs": ["this is db realty\u2019s fourth monetization pact after forming joint development agreement for . . .\nleading real estate / builders / contractors of db ozone real estate services , db skypark real estate services , db crown real estate services and db orchid heights real estate services from mumbai .\ndb realty : a customer - centric real estate developer , focusing on premium homes in mumbai .\ndb realty ' s project db ozone was to be delivered in 2012 but has failed to see the light of the day even four years later .\nalso , the alleged involvement of db realty\u2019s promoters in the 2g scam doesn\u2019t seem to have affected db realty\u2019s capability to raise bank debt yet . gattu stated that banks have sanctioned r300 crore of loans for the db crown project , out of which the company has already drawn r260 crore for construction purposes . db realty\u2019s consolidated net debt stands at around r800 crore at present .\nthe communiqu stated that db realty ' s business would continue in the normal course under new managing director vinod k . goenka .\nthe unacceptable rider that came along with the offer has indeed shocked the families who are now planning to file an fir against db realty .\nrajagopal did not respond to calls or emails . according to a db realty statement :\nrajagopal , a non - executive director of db realty , was appointed as a nominee of lehman brothers , pursuant to their investment in db realty prior to the ipo . as per the ssa ( share sales agreement ) , the right to appoint nominee directors by all such investors ceased to exist on october 1 , 2010 . post his joining starwood capital , his current schedule and commitments do not permit him to continue to be on board of db realty and , hence , he has taken the decision to resign from the board . db realty is in the process of consolidating and reconstituting the board to make it focused .\nn . m . gattu , db realty\u2019s cfo , says the firm has already managed to sell around 50 % each in two projects , db crown in prabhadevi and db orchid heights in mahalaxmi . \u201conce we reach a typical floor height , the project will generate automatic cash flows , \u201d gattu said .\nhowever , analysts say there has been no concern about project execution for now . but db realty ' s shares have been suffering since the scam broke out .\nvinod goenka , md , db realty said , \u201cwe at db realty will use the platform of art to bring to the forefront social problems and issues which touch all of our lives . we are committed not only to building world - class homes but are also committed to support organisations engaged in helping those who are socially disadvantaged .\nreal estate developer db realty has fixed the issue price of its initial pubic offer ( ipo ) at rs 468 per share \u2014 the lower end of its price band .\ncrisil has assigned an ipo grade 2 to db realty ltd ipo . this means as per crisil , company has ' below average fundamentals ' . crisil assigns ipo gradings on a scale of 5 to 1 , with grade 5 indicating strong fundamentals and grade 1 indicating poor fundamentals . click here to download the crisil ipo grading document for db realty limited\nsundaram rajagopal , managing director of starwood capital , india and southeast asia , has resigned from the board of directors of mumbai - based db realty , the company said today .\nmichael mccook a director representing trinity capital on db realty ' s board was the latest to have stepped down . trinity has 4 . 66 per cent stake in the firm .\ndb realty , one of mumbai\u2019s biggest real estate developers , is offering choppers for its potential home buyers for its south mumbai\u2019s premium projects to oversee the progress of their projects .\ndurhman & bassett realty group is dedicated to developing quality sustainable projects with superior returns .\nmumbai - based real estate developer db realty will raise rs 1 , 500 crore through an initial public offer and has filed the draft prospectus with market regulator sebi for the same .\nanalysts state that though db realty may have managed to cross some regulatory hurdles , the time taken for it to do so has also seen the market for premium residential real estate shrink .\nyou can view full text of the director ' s report for d b realty ltd .\nmr . vinod goenka , md , db realty with his characteristic reticence had this to say \u201cwe at db realty , will use the platform of art to bring to the forefront social problems and issues which touch all of our lives . we are committed not only to building world class homes but are also committed to support organizations engaged in helping those who are socially disadvantaged . \u201d\na change in mumbai\u2019s development control rules also led to many projects being held up . vipul bansal , db realty\u2019s , ceo says , however , all issues regarding approvals have been resolved . \u201d\ncity - based businessman pramod goenka ( 52 ) , brother of chairman of construction firm db realty vinod goenka , is believed to have been kidnapped by an african gang in mozambique on saturday .\ndb realty entered into the capital market with an issue size of 3 . 20 crore equity shares in a price band of rs 468 - 486 a share with face value of rs 10 .\nin a separate statement , db realty has inducted the fathers of the two co - promoters as additional directors on the board . krishna murari goenka ( father of vinod goenka ) and usman balwa ( father of shahid balwa ) have joined the board from april 21 , 2011 . \u201cboth of them have vast experience , maturity and business knowledge , which will immensely benefit the company , \u201d db realty said .\nboth of them have vast experience , maturity and business knowledge , which will immensely benefit the company ,\ndb realty informed the stock exchanges in a regulatory filing about the two board level inductions .\nmajor efforts are underway to intensify and broaden db realty\u2019s sustained program of making mumbai a better place to live in . the breadth of this involvement will bring a smile to the people of this extraordinary city .\ndb realty will close below rs . 400 today . i told you every time that when s . p . tulsian said to apply please do not apply and if he said to avoid please apply . i am working on same formula when he said i do reversal and earn lot of money . one can read the following comment by him where he was saying to apply even on upper band in db realty urltoken\npaisa doob gaya db realty me . . . . hum to pharte hai issue listing gains ke liye . some fool advised me to go for this issue saying that there is a big name involved in this issue . where is this big name now . if aqua logistic which has a fundamental value or 50 rs can list at 240 then whats wrong with db realty operators . dont they care for us . .\neven as uncertainty grips the fate of two of its promoters - shahid balwa and vinod goenka - arrested for their alleged involvement in the 2g scam , their fathers were appointed as additional directors in db realty .\nwith regulatory hurdles out of the way , db realty would need to accelerate sales in its upcoming and existing projects to stay afloat . but with a final verdict on the 2g case still pending , any adverse judgment with respect to db realty\u2019s promoters may impact consumer and investor sentiment on the company , especially since goenka and balwa continue to function as chairman and vice chairman of the company , along with being joint mds .\nthe senior balwa and goenka , who have decades of experience in running their hospitality and real estate businesses , have joined the board of db realty as additional directors since independent and other directors are leaving in droves .\ndb ozone of db realty , a luxurious and prestigious residential development having 1bhk , 1 . 5bhk and 2bhk apartments will be coming up in the rapidly expanding residential vicinity of mumbai . its proximity to hospitals , government schools and other reputed schools , colleges , banks , supermarkets and specialty restaurants will make it a dream destination .\ndb house general a . k . vaidya marg , goregaon ( e ) , mumbai - 400 063 , india\ndb house general a . k . vaidya marg , goregaon ( e ) , mum - 400 063 , india\ndb realty has taken the first step in this direction by associating with prominent theatre personality - mr feroz khan , who has directed the indian adaptation of the 2000 pulitzer award winning play by donald margulies \u2018dinner with friends\u2019 .\nin a filing to the bse , db realty informed that the company had availed of rs 200 crore loan from lic housing finance ltd in january 2010 and out of that , rs 188 crore were disbursed to it .\ndb realty today said it plans to raise as much as rs 1 , 500 crore through an initial public offer ( ipo ) and will sell each share at a minimum of rs 468 and a maximum of rs 486 .\nlast month also saw the arrest of shahid balwa , managing director of db realty . he then gave his resignation . he was taken into custody by the central bureau of investigation in connection with the 2g telecom spectrum scam .\nthere were reports that starwood had withdrawn from db realty ' s bandra government colony redevelopment project here , where it was an investor . in an emailed response , db realty said :\nstarwood capital is considering investment in the bandra government colony project and we have signed a non - binding term sheet with them . due diligence is currently in process . and , we have not received any information from them about backing out of the deal . \u201d\ndb realty limited was incorporated in 2007 and enjoys multifaceted portfolio with developments in residential and commercial sector . they partnered with best in class contractors and architects for their developments and in - house project management team of experts for execution process . db realty developers have developed several residential spaces and commercial projects at different locations in mumbai and pune . the builders have delivered exceedingly remarkable spaces over the years and have supremely served the end investors . few of its\ndb realty , one of mumbai\u2019s biggest real estate developers , is offering choppers for its potential home buyers for its south mumbai\u2019s premium projects to oversee the progress of their projects . but the same company is also playing the delaying tactics in giving possession to more than 3 , 500 home buyers in its project named db ozone in suburb dahisar .\nmumbai - based real estate firm db realty , whose promoters were embroiled in the alleged scam over allocation of 2g spectrum to telecom firms , is looking to move out of the shadows of a chequered past and launch new projects .\ndb realty is a listed real estate company based in mumbai incorporated on january , 08th 2007 . the company is the flagship company of the dynamix balwas group which focuses on the development of residential , commercial , retail , mass housing and cluster redevelopment projects , in and around mumbai . the legacy of db realty lies in the vision of mr vinod goenka & mr shahid balwa , who established this partnership in 1997 and have soared from one success to another since then .\nnazia khan , one of the home buyers who was promised a flat in two years , is in tears . the mira road resident had sold her house and gold jewelry to invest in a db realty project almost eight years ago .\ndespite , their announcement of fund crunch , however , db realty continues to carry out work on its site at bandra , mahalaxmi and prabhadevi where it is advertising in newspapers of touring buyers via choppers to oversee progress of its project .\ndb realty\u2019s management says the company plans to launch projects with a total saleable area of six million sq . ft in the next one year . these should fetch its revenues of around r20 , 000 crore over the next four to six years .\ndb realty focuses on residential , commercial , retail and other projects , such as mass - housing and slum redevelopment , in and around mumbai . enam securities pvt ltd and kotak mahindra capital co are the book running lead managers to the issue .\ndb realty plans to inject rs 1 , 044 . 6 crore into four residential and commercial projects in mumbai and pune named orchid zone , orchid centre , ascot centre ii and orchid corporate park by 2013 , according to the share sale document .\nnew delhi : db realty has fixed the issue price of its initial pubic offer ( ipo ) at rs 468 per share\u2014the lower end of its price band . the mumbai - based realty firm ' s rs 1 , 500 - crore ipo that closed on february 2 , was subscribed nearly three times . the issue would constitute 13 . 18 per cent of the fully diluted post - issue capital of the company , db realty said . db realty entered into the capital market with an issue size of 3 . 20 crore equity shares in a price band of rs 468 - 486 a share with face value of rs 10 . the issue , which opened on january 29 , was subscribed 4 . 4 times from the qualified institutional buyers ( qibs ) portion . the proceeds of the ipo would be utilised towards new projects , pre - payment of loan and general corporate purposes .\nreportedly , db realty has shifted its attention from the mid - sized 2 & 3 bhk flats to super premium flats costing more than rs 6 crore , complete with a helipad at the top for prospective riders to get a close view of the property .\nmccook is the fifth board member to step down in the last three months from the firm that went public last year . most recently , sundaram v rajagopal , managing director of starwood capital india advisors , who was on db realty\u2019s board for the last four years as a non - executive director , has stepped down from the post . earlier , rajagopal was a nominee director of bollywood mauritius holdings ( a lehman bros entity ) , another financial investor in db realty before its ipo . last october , he ceased to be a nominee director of the realty firm and was appointed as an additional director ( independent non - executive director ) .\nrajagopal\u2019s is the third recent high - profile exit from db realty ' s board . last month , shahzad dalal , vice chairman and managing director of il & fs investment managers , and former state bank of india managing director chandan bhattacharya , resigned as directors .\ndb house gen . a . k . vaidya marg , goregaon mumbai 400063 p : + 9122 . 40778600 f : + 9122 . 28422444\nbut bansal insists that db realty\u2019s project have been consistently doing well . \u201cin fact , in the last quarter of 2014 we obtained occupation certificates for three projects . customers are looking for delivery and quality and we see no negative feedback from them during our interactions . \u201d\nd b realty limited db house , gen . a . k . vaidya marg , goregaon ( east ) , mumbai 400 063 , india phone : + 91 22 4077 8600 fax : + 91 22 2842 2444 email : sak . narayanan @ urltoken website : urltoken\nwhether you are looking to buy , sell , or lease , durhman & bassett realty group , inc . offers it all .\nmumbai : it is not just jaypee klassic in uttar pradesh\u2019s noida which has not been able to adhere to the timeline and deliver flats . mumbai\u2019s db realty , too , has failed to keep its promise of delivering dream homes to at least 3600 families in mumbai\u2019s dahisar .\ncnn news 18 tried to get in touch with db realty ceo vipul bansal but the calls went unanswered . after two visits to the company office , we were told that bansal was out of town . nobody from the company agreed to speak about the case on his behalf .\nrealty stocks are traded on the bourses at a price - earnings multiple of 18 times ; and if the same is applied to db realty\u2019s future earnings the value of the company could be much higher . although the first quarter of 2012 - 13 has seen a sharp fall in the company\u2019s revenues and profits , a trend that may persist in the near - term , there is hope of things looking up .\ndurhman & bassett realty group , inc . currently manages over 695 , 000 square feet of commercial space . our managed properties include :\non tuesday , realty players like sahara prime city , emaar mgf and lodha filed drhps to raise over rs 11 , 000 crore .\nwe will sell around three crore shares . so , on the lower band of the issue , the promoters will offload 13 . 4 per cent stake while on the upper band they will dilute 12 . 75 per cent ,\ndb realty group , cfo , jayesh doshi said .\ndb realty started the pre - launch bookings for the project in 2008 followed by construction work starting in 2009 promising its buyers of giving possession in 2012 , but till today it has only extended its deadline , following which the buyers have now decided to move the consumer court for justice .\nyou can view name of chairman , ceo , cfo , management team , board of directors and key executives of d b realty ltd .\nmeanwhile , the company is also looking out to rope in additional directors to fill the vacant slots . as of monday , including senior balwa and goenka , db realty has five directors . these include chairman karun c . srivastava , a former maharashtra cadre ias officer ; mahesh gandhi and vinod goenka .\nd . b . realty limited - real estate / builders / contractors of current projects , completed projects & upcoming projects in mumbai , maharashtra .\nas of august 31 , 2009 , db realty have ten ongoing projects , aggregating approximately 18 . 61 million square feet of saleable area , nine forthcoming projects , aggregating approximately 20 . 17 million square feet of saleable area and six upcoming projects , aggregating approximately 22 . 11 million square feet of saleable area .\nwe propose to meet the requirement of funds towards construction cost of four ongoing projects from the net proceeds over the next 12 - 24 months . besides , we will use the money to repay a loan of rs 80 crore to idfc ,\ndb realty , managing director shahid balwa told reporters here .\na comprehensive human resource strategy focussed at delivering the vision forms the backbone of the hr practice at db realty . leadership development , empowerment , continuous learning and growth are the core tenets of our hr strategy . we welcome spirited individuals who share our vision and would strive to achieve excellence in all spheres of work .\nunlike most real estate companies , which are struggling with high debt , db realty has a debt of only rs 326 crore against equity of rs 3 , 384 crore . even if the debt of its subsidiaries is included , the debt to equity ratio may not cross 0 . 4 times , which is comfortable .\nbrief - d b realty says civil judge senior division , thane dismissed suit w . r . t . free hold land held by mira real estate developers\niirf holdings , an investment arm of il & fs private equity - managed fund , owns 4 per cent stake in db realty while trinity capital held 4 . 6 per cent stake as of march 31 , 2011 . however , the company has witnessed a decline in institutional holding for the last four quarters on the trot .\nkim goode serves as assistant property manager for durhman & bassett realty group . kim joined d & b in 2017 with over 7 years of property management experience .\njustin poses handles leasing and brokerage duties for durhman & bassett realty group . justin joined d & b in 2017 and is a licensed texas real estate broker .\ndb realty , india\u2019s leading real estate developer , has announced a program committed to making a difference in the lives of less privileged people . the company has initiated an integrated corporate social responsibility program , \u2018vision mumbai\u2019 that will extend support to ngo\u2019s dealing with issues related to shelter , education , health , environment , women\u2019s empowerment and children .\nmumbai is the most preferred realty destination for both developers and buyers alike , as this profitable zone benefits both the parties by providing them with an opportunity to earn good returns on their investments . the continuous growth in the realty industry can be clearly observed from the urltoken mumbai insite january - march 2015 report . according to it , the residential prices saw a consistent rise and the realty landscape grew by two percent in the quarter of january - march 2015 as compared to previous quarters .\nderek quinn handles leasing and brokerage duties for durhman & bassett realty group . derek joined d & b in 2017 and is a licensed texas real estate sales agent .\nextending this logic for db realty , the company has an equity base of rs 3 , 384 crore . under normal circumstances , the company has generated return on equity ( roe ) equivalent to the bank rate or profits of around rs 300 - 330 crore , which is 10 times higher than its profits in fy12 ( an exceptional year ) .\nsteve durhman serves as president of durhman & bassett realty group and is one of the founders of the company . steve ' s primary focus is retail development and brokerage .\ndb realty , listed in 2010 . but a year after that , one of the group\u2019s firms swan telecom , along with its promoters shahid balwa and vinod goenka were dragged into the 2g controversy as it was alleged that then telecom minister a . raja had illegally helped swan telecom bag 2g licences . balwa and goenka were even arrested and later released on bail .\n\u201cdb crown\u201d at prabhadevi is a residential project offering luxury of ampleness of space and an endless view of the sea . the construction work of the said project is progressing as per revised plans .\n\u201cdb ozone\u201d at dahisar is a large residential project and the civil structure work for sale and rental building has been completed and handing over of possession of the flats for fit outs has commenced .\nanother independent director on the board of il & fs private equity and trinity capital - backed real estate firm db realty has quit . michael mccook , a senior advisor at trikona advisors ( former investment advisor of trinity capital ) and a former senior investment officer ( real estate ) at calpers , has quit the board , leaving just two independent directors functioning for the company .\nd b properties private limited incorporated as a private limited company on january 8 , 2007 under the indian companies act , 1956 . the company is engaged in the business of real estate development and construction . db properties became a subsidiary company , with effect from september 30 , 2008 when 10 , 000 equity shares were acquired , aggregating to 100 % of the paid\u2013up capital of db properties .\nfred polansky serves as regional property manager for durhman & bassett realty group . fred joined d & b in 2016 with over 27 years of commercial property management and construction management experience .\napart from the share price , db realty\u2019s fundamentals reveal the possible reasons behind the purchase . the company currently trades at a value which is almost equal to the inventory in its books . experts who are tuned in with the development also suggest that a part of the inventory must be sitting in the books at lower cost compared to its real value as projects have been delayed .\nthe db group had a joint venture with abu dhabi - based etisalat to offer telephony services in india , but with the supreme court cancelling its telecom licences in 2012 , the latter exited india .\nd b man realty limited incorporated as a private limited company in the name of d b hi\u2013class construction private limited on august 22 , 2008 under the indian companies act , 1956 . the company ' s name was changed from db hi\u2013class constructions private limited to d b man realty private limited with effect from october 23 , 2009 . subsequently , the company has been converted into a public company and the name has been changed to d b man realty limited , pursuant to a shareholders resolution dated november 30 , 2009 . the company is engaged in the business of real estate development and construction . dbmrl became a subsidiary company , with effect from september 17 , 2009 when 5 , 100 equity shares were acquired , aggregating to 51 % of the paid\u2013up capital of dbmrl .\nthe other four directors who have resigned from db realty after the scam broke out include sundaram rajgopal , md , starwood capital ; shahzaad dalal , vice - chairman ( v - c ) , il & fs investment managers ; chandan bhattacharya , former md of state bank of india and managing director ( md ) shahid balwa who put in his papers after denial of bail in february this year .\ngoenka , director of several realty firms , was reported missing hours after he landed in maputo , capital of the south - eastern african nation , to meet a gujarati businessman on february 17 .\na series of charity performances across the country and even abroad are scheduled during the year . this is a first step towards realizing db\u2019s broader vision of a long term affiliation with the arts to benefit social causes .\nconceptualized by the renowned architect , hafeez contractor , db ozone has been carefully designed to enhance comfort and connectivity for its residents . these affordable homes offer a plethora of services suitable for convenient living , including a gated community spread over 14 acres . located off the western expressway at dahisar , db ozone offers fast connectivity to the main city along with easy access to multiple shopping hubs and variety of educational institutes in the vicinity .\n\u201cdb heights\u201d at mahalaxmi is a residential tower offering the luxury of size and space along with an unmatched view of the arabian sea as well as the golf course . the construction work has commenced as per approved plans .\nthose who religiously follow rakesh jhunjhunwala would have bought shares of db realty after his buying was reported \u2014 1 . 25 million shares at an average price of rs 90 . 21 apiece totalling rs 11 . 27 crore last friday . and , why not ? although jhunjhunwala hasn\u2019t been heard talking about his investment in this stock , as a stock - picker , he is known for his early moves in picking up deep value stocks .\ndb realty\u2019s ambitious plans for the future are contingent upon securing some key , necessary approvals from the maharashtra government for its upcoming projects in mumbai , which have been long pending . on december 31 , the real estate firm said that it expected to get necessary clearances for three of its projects\u2014slated to come up in upscale locations of marine lines , mahalaxmi , and bandra ( west ) \u2014shortly , subsequent to a high court ruling in its favour .\nestablished in 1993 , durhman & bassett realty group , inc . specializes in the development , brokerage , leasing and management of quality retail properties . superior strategy , quality representation and timely execution are our primary objectives .\nd b realty incorporated as a public limited company under the indian companies act , 1956 on january 8 , 2007 and received certificate for commencement of business on february 28 , 2007 . it was converted to a private company and the company ' s name was changed to d b realty private limited , pursuant to a shareholders resolution dated may 14 , 2007 and received a fresh certificate of incorporation on july 9 , 2007 . subsequently , the company was converted to a public company and the name was changed to d b realty limited , pursuant to a shareholders resolution dated september 5 , 2009 and received a fresh certificate of incorporation on september 23 , 2009 .\ndb realty limited ( dbrl ) is a real estate development company focusing on residential , commercial , retail and other projects , such as mass housing and cluster redevelopment in and around mumbai . today , the group is one of india ' s top real estate developers , with presence in commercial , residential , hospitality , retail , it parks and gated communities . its existing product portfolio ranges from upscale buildings , lavish villas and some of the most elite malls in the country .\ndevelopers now seem to enter various fields to promote the social causes as a part of csr initiatives . under their new initiative \u2018vision mumbai\u2019 db realty has taken a step by associating with prominent theatre personality , feroz khan , who has directed the indian adaptation of the 2000 pulitzer award winning play by donald margulies \u2018dinner with friends\u2019 . as a part of the series of charity performances across the country , the play dinner with friends was held on saturday , 22nd january , 2011 at tata theatre ncpa .\nin db realty\u2019s case , jhunjhunwala has entered the stock at one - fifth its peak value ( rs 475 in september 2010 ) . in a bid to understand what could have possibly excited one of india\u2019s shrewdest investors , we looked at the company\u2019s assets and financials . while our analysis suggests there is potential for gains , investors should note that there are risks as well in the form of the company\u2019s ability to revive its financials as well as lack of clarity over legal issues pertaining to the promoters .\nwhile some home buyers say that they find it difficult to survive in a tiny rented flat , others who had been living abroad add that a new house was their dream as they had moved to india hoping that db ozone project would be completed on time .\ndb realty scrip , which lost over three - fourth of its value since last october , had seen some bottom fishing after it hit a 52 - week low on march 29 and was trading at rs 105 levels in early morning session on monday , down 0 . 66 per cent from previous close . all the pre - ipo financial investors have an average cost of purchase of rs 190 per share , according to vccircle estimates , which means they are sitting on unrealised loss of around 45 per cent .\nrandy bassett serves as vice president and chief executive officer of durhman & bassett realty group and is a founder of the company . randy ' s specialties are in the areas of financial analysis and forecasting , contract administration , project marketing and brokerage .\nmumbai - based realty firm\u2019s rs 1 , 500 - crore ipo , that closed on february 2 , was subscribed nearly three times . the issue would constitute 13 . 18 per cent of the fully diluted post - issue capital of the company ,\ndb crown is one of the most distinguished addresses in south mumbai . in fact , there are several factors which make it the ideal residence . the prime location , sprawling spaces and breathtaking views of the skyline and shoreline , to name a few . that a sought - after name like hafeez contractor works at crafting these living spaces explains the sophisticated ambience that db crown exudes . from the 13 feet high ceiling to the unhindered views of the arabian sea , eastern harbour and the bandra - worli sea link to a multitude of amenities and sports facilities , db crown offers everything the discerning resident would desire . what ' s more , it offers all of this within the proximity of the best shopping destinations , central business districts and the siddhivinayak temple . a luxurious lifestyle doesn ' t get more real than this .\na complete makeover while there is potential in the company , the big question is whether it will be able to convert its inventory into sales . the company has taken steps to address this issue and is aiming for a complete makeover . db realty has appointed a new advertising agency to re - energise its brand . it has also appointed a new chief executive officer and has set up a committee to fast - track it project execution . it expects to get clearance for some of its projects and hopes to launch new projects this fiscal .\ntchless constructions are db crown , orchid views and orchid castle . the developers have been accredited for changing the definition of luxury apartments in mumbai and created aesthetically striking residential spaces . tailoring the needs and requirements of the end customers , they have brought several high end structures in to existence .\nshantaram bhandari , a kalina - based buyer booked a 2 bhk flat back in 2009 , said that they were initially given a deadline of december 2012 . however , while signing the agreement in 2011 , the deadline was changed to december 2014 . \u201ci have paid almost 89 per cent of the payment by taking loan from a private bank and like me almost everyone has paid the same amount . in such a scenario i fail to understand when the payment is already been done where did db realty diverted these funds instead of putting them in construction of our houses \u201d\nsituated at the centre of the hospitality district of mumbai , a 5 - minute drive away from the mumbai international airport , db skypark makes for a highly coveted address . the 2 , 3 and 4 bhk flats are designed to offer first - class comforts along with an array of common amenities , including a swimming pool , manicured gardens and a coffee lounge . minutes away from a range of hotels , namely the hilton international airport hotel , the hyatt regency and the lalit , you shall find that with an investment in db skypark , location will be your greatest asset and time , your treasured luxury .\ndb orchid heights , located in mahalaxmi offers unhindered views of haji ali , the wellingdon sports club , the mahalaxmi race course and the eastern bay . both towers of 70 and 55 storeys each consist of 4 bhk flats with luxuries such as private , access - controlled elevators leading into your living room and a common 3 acre elevated podium garden with plenty of activities to keep you engaged . db orchid heights is strategically located near the central business districts of lower parel and bkc and also has popular educational institutions and entertainment hubs , such as nss hill spring international school , palladium and high street phoenix in close proximity ,\n\u201cdb skypark\u201d near international airport , andheri is being developed in through a joint venture on approx . 1 . 5 acres of land with 6 wings . the project site is at very strategic location and is well connected by way of metro , road network and railways . the construction work is going on as per approved plans .\nduring the year under review , the company namely horizontal realty & aviation private limited ( hrapl ) has become a 63 % subsidiary of nine paradise erectors private limited which is a 100 % subsidiary of the company . in other words , hrapl has become step down subsidiary of the company with effect from 2 nd january , 2017 .\nwhy these companies i . e . nhpc , indiabulls power , reliance power , d b realty , emmbi polyarn , euro multivision etc . are looting to public at maximum rates if they have no value . is there anyone in india who can save the investors from these lutere ? can anyone can loot the public @ any rate ?\ndahisar east has become a top most choice of property seekers of mumbai . the realty landscape of this locality has a good spread of housing units ranging from affordable units to high - rise apartments . the area has good transport facilities that establish swift connectivity with the entire city . also , dahisar east has renowned hospitals and medical care units .\nthe company trades at a market capitalisation of rs 2 , 711 crore and has current assets of rs 2 , 860 crore on a consolidated basis . even if its current liability of rs 1 , 317 crore and debt of rs 326 crore are deducted , the stock trades at a little over two times its liquid assets . and this value does not include the value of fixed assets of rs 446 crore , investments of rs 1 , 005 crore and capital work - in - progress of rs 43 crore . if these are included it adds up to rs 2 , 711 crore , which is equal to db realty\u2019s current market value . this also suggests that the market is not factoring in the potential upside of its current land bank .\nthe ipo page of d b realty ltd . captures the details on its issue open date , issue close date , listing date , face value , price band , issue size , issue type , and listing date ' s open price , high price , low price , close price and volume . it also captures the holding period returns and annual returns .\nthey are jointly promoted by mr . vinod k . goenka and mr . shahid u . balwa , whose families have been in the real estate and allied businesses for more than 25 years and 95 years , respectively . db ' s significant shareholders also include il & fs ; trust company limited , iirf holdings vi limited , trinity capital ( eleven ) limited , bollywood mauritius holdings and walkinson investments limited .\nd b realty ltd is a real estate development company that has been built on a strong reputation of excellence through quality . the company operates as a real estate development company . they focus on residential , commercial , retail , and other projects , such as mass housing and cluster redevelopment , in and around mumbai , india . the company ' s existing product portfolio ranges from upscale buildi . . . > more\npursuant to the applicable provisions of the companies act , 2013 , read with the iepf authority ( accounting , audit , transfer and refund ) rules , 2016 ( ' ' the rules ' ' ) , the application money of ' ' 6132 / - outstanding in the \u201crefund account d b realty public issue\u201d which remained unclaimed for seven consecutive years from the date of issue and due for refund was transferred to investor education and protection fund on march 4 , 2017 .\n( h ) para 6 ( i ) ( note no . 57 ) of sfs and para 6 ( viii ) ( note no . 54 ) of the cfs : with regard to the provisional attachment upheld by the enforcement directorate ( ed ) , involving bank balance , two flats belonging to the company and loans given to a subsidiary company of marine drive hospitality & realty pvt . ltd . ( formerly d b hospitality private limited ) , these relates to the 2g case in which the managing directors of the company and two of its key management personnel have been charged with commission of offences based on the investigation by cbi . the adjudicating authority has taken over the bank balance of rs , 68 . 92 lakhs and has been given roccp shares of marine drive hospitality & realty pvt . ltd . , in the name of the company for rs , 73 . 67 crores . the attachment order is contested by the company in the appellate tribunal . the matter is sub - judice . the company is confident that the outcome of the cases will have no adverse impact on the company and its functioning .\n( j ) para 6 ( k ) ( i ) and ( ii ) [ note nos . 48 ( a ) ( iii ) ( 1 ) and ( iii ) ( 2 ) ] of sfs and para 6 ( xii ) ( a ) and ( b ) [ note nos . 48 ( a ) ( i ) ( b ) and 48 ( a ) ( iii ) ] of cfs refers to disclosures in the audited financial statements of the firm dynamix realty regarding outstanding receivables which is good for recovery and the allegations in the 2g spectrum case which is sub - judice . these notes are self - explanatory .\nthe turf estate project in mumbai is awaiting certain approvals and is one of the largest projects of the company , which will offer substantial revenue potential in future . project site at bandra reclamation , in which your company has substantial stake through a wholly owned subsidiary company which is a parter in the firm , om metal corporation has been awaiting certain approvals for launching . further , project site at marine lines being executed through another company viz . marine drive hospitality & realty pvt . ltd . , ( mdhrpl ) in which your company has considerable economic interest has got its plans approved from competent statutory authority . mdhrpl is developing a residential tower and its wos developing a convention centre and hotel project at aerocity near new delhi international airport in tie up with a reputed partner .\n( b ) para 6 ( b ) of sfs and para 6 ( ( iv ) of cfs ( note nos . 7 . 2 of sfs and 8 . 3 of cfs : the auditors have referred to certain investments made in the preference share capital of an entity for an amount of rs , 561 , 38 . 58 lacs . this relates to investments made by your company in the preference share capital of marine drive hospitality & realty pvt ltd in the forms of compulsorily convertible cumulative preference shares , redeemable , optionally convertible cumulative preference shares and cumulative redeemable convertible preference shares , which bear specified rates of dividend . this company is proposing to implement the project in real estate including commercial , and residential activities and hence this investment is considered as strategic and in the long term interests of your company .\nselect index bankex bse 100 bse 200 bse 500 bse auto bse bharat22 bse cap goods bse carbonex bse cons durable bse dollex 200 bse fmcg sector bse greenex bse healthcare bse ipo bse it sector bse metal bse mid - cap bse oil & gas ; 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bse sensex50 s & p ; bse telecom s & p ; bse utiliti . s & p ; midcapselect s & p ; small select\naccording to a senior executive of a large property consulting firm , the controversy surrounding the 2g scam casted a \u201cbig dent on the company\u2019s image , \u201d in the minds of buyers and investors . he declined to be identified . \u201cas the promoters were not around , decision making got prolonged and there was a complete vacuum for almost two years , \u201d this consultant said .\ninsisting that customer confidence in the company is intact , bansal stated that none of the company\u2019s customers have cancelled bookings . \u201cduring this period , our customers have only enhanced their holdings in terms of value of their apartments . at a one - on - one level , we have very good equations with our customers , many of whom have invested in more than one of our projects , \u201d bansal said .\n\u201cthere is a serious dearth of customers and developers who have recently launched projects already offering discounts and freebies to attract them , \u201d a senior executive with a second property consulting firm said , and added that real estate firms that don\u2019t have a good track record may find it difficult to attract customers .\nget live stock prices from bse and nse and latest nav , portfolio of mutual funds , calculate your tax by income tax calculator , know market\u2019s top gainers , top losers & best equity funds . like us on facebook and follow us on twitter .\ncorporate social responsibility ( csr ) is not a new concept . there have been initiatives taken by various segments of society to create a growth oriented environment by extending support to various social causes under csr . while csr not only creates a positive image for the organisation it also play a vital role in improving the quality of life of the employees and the community at large .\nwith real estate being one of the major sectors with regards to employment , developers are realising that their commitment towards the society is wide - ranging and are therefore coming forward with various measures . these include by organising health camps , giving donations , forming trusts and giving a helping hand towards the needy .\npujit aggarwal , ceo and md , orbit corporation ltd , says , \u201cas a first step towards csr we have the orbit socio foundation , a charitable organisation promoted by the group wherein one per cent profits are donated towards the foundation . our csr activities largely focus on the betterment of the city which involves educating the underprivileged , answering to the medical needs of the old age . we donate 500kg of food grains , oil and rice to ngos in the city every week . \u201d\nferoz khan , who has won several international and national awards , says , \u201cit is a privilege to be a part of such a terrific idea . having led the growth story of the city and benefited from it , the participation of the real estate industry in nourishing the cultural landscape of mumbai will help in making mumbai a more sensitive and deeply caring place in which to live . \u201d\n\u201cthe \u2018vision mumbai\u2019 programme amongst other activities will extend support to ngos dealing with issues related to shelter , education , health , environment , women\u2019s empowerment and children . the breadth of this involvement will bring a smile to the people of this extraordinary city . \u201d\nalong with society , concern for environment has also been a part of initiatives taken by the developers . \u201con an individual level we make sure that all our buildings are green compliant with systems like water harvesting , sewage treatment plants , solar panels , quadruple glazing to make the buildings more energy efficient along with landscape greenery to add to the aesthetic appeal of the area , \u201d says aggarwal .\ncsr is an important part of any organisation . it not only has a wide reach but also far reaching effects .\nmr . khan has won several international and national awards for his film \u201cgandhi my father\u201d . his hindi play \u201ctumhari amrita\u201d is a path breaking piece in indian theatre . his recent work , a film on population control commissioned film by the union ministry of health , on world population day is making waves across rural india .\na pulitzer prize winning drama by donald marguilles , adapted and directed by feroz khan . the play is a benchmark of excellence and success . the show will be held on saturday , 22nd january , 2011 at tata theatre ncpa , 7 . 30 pm ."]}
{"id": 56148, "summary": [{"text": "' truebridge ' capital partners is a boutique alternative asset investment firm .", "topic": 39}, {"text": "truebridge offers venture capital fund of funds services , as well as direct investment opportunities .", "topic": 39}, {"text": "founded by mel williams , formerly of the unc-chapel hill management company , and edwin poston , formerly of the rockefeller foundation , in 2007 .", "topic": 32}, {"text": "truebridge raised its first venture capital-focused fund of funds in 2008 with a final fund size of more than $ 310 million , its second fund in 2011 closing on more than $ 342 million , and its third fund in 2014 closing at a hard cap of $ 400 million .", "topic": 39}, {"text": "in 2016 , truebridge closed its fourth and latest fund at a hard cap of $ 400 million .", "topic": 39}, {"text": "the firm invests primarily in first quartile venture managers focused on the information technology sector , and also directly co-invests in select technology companies alongside those managers .", "topic": 39}, {"text": "the firm dedicates a portion of its investments to seed-stage funds .", "topic": 39}, {"text": "truebridge also publishes independent research reports , including its annual market analysis on the state of the venture capital industry .", "topic": 33}, {"text": "truebridge focuses on silicon valley it investments , but also has exposure to investments in india and china .", "topic": 39}, {"text": "the firm is located in chapel hill , north carolina .", "topic": 38}, {"text": "among truebridge capital 's investors are institutional investors , including large state and corporate pension funds , foundations , university endowments , family offices and high-net-worth individuals .", "topic": 39}, {"text": "in addition , over 150 active venture capitalists have personally invested in truebridge funds , many of whom have ties to truebridge 's historical education partner , the kauffman fellows program .", "topic": 39}, {"text": "forbes partners with truebridge annually to rank the top venture capitalists for the forbes midas list , as it has each year from 2011 through 2016 , and produce the next billion dollar companies list of the next generation of top startups , as it did in 2015 .", "topic": 39}, {"text": "truebridge also regularly posts to its venture-focused column at forbes.com . ", "topic": 39}], "title": "truebridge capital partners", "paragraphs": ["established in 2007 , truebridge capital partners is an alternative asset management firm focused on generating superior returns in the venture capital industry .\nventure capital firm lightspeed india partners has raised its second fund of . . .\nsince 2010 , truebridge has forged connections between corporate partners and vc - backed technology companies .\noffice visitor parking spaces are designated in the parking deck of building 4000 . truebridge capital partners is located in building 1000 , third floor , suite 1350 .\nthe portfolio companies featured on this site are select example investments made by underlying fund managers and do not necessarily , but may , reflect direct investments made by truebridge capital partners .\nswitzerland - based capvent , evolvence india fund , thomas weisel partners ( which got acquired by guggenheim partners ) are some of the india based fund of funds while others like partners group and harbourvest are also looking at india from a pan asia perspective .\nthe top firms of the midas list in 2016 start with sequoia capital . while sequoia recently lost a partner to a scandal involving ongoing litigation , the firms ' s remaining partners kept a stranglehold on the top 10 with three members , and nine overall , still one less than in 2015 . they were followed by accel partners , which had two fewer partners than 2015 with six . four firms had four partners : andreessen horowitz , which added peter levine # 83 , benchmark , which returned its four longest - tenured partners , kleiner perkins caufield & byers and greylock partners .\nthis year we analyzed more data than ever , which made the list more comprehensive . we particularly received more assistance from venture capital firms themselves in providing or verifying data on their portfolios and their exits . forbes and our partner truebridge capital partners then spent months analyzing and verifying the data on exits and which firms and partners were involved .\na special thanks to our partners at truebridge capital partners . its extensive knowledge of all things vc , plus its quantitative analysis , made this project possible . ( get truebridge ' s take here . ) truebridge capital partners was established in 2007 by edwin poston and mel williams as a niche - focused alternative asset investment firm . the firm uses a foundation - and endowment - like approach to portfolio construction , investing primarily in u . s . early - stage information technology companies , with some exposure to life sciences and to venture and growth investments in india and china . truebridge currently manages a series of venture capital and growth equity funds of funds .\nat truebridge capital partners , it is rare for us to refer our limited partners to an external resource for insight into the nature of the venture industry . we cannot , however , pass up the chance though to share with you the latest research from two of the most renowned private equity academics in the united states .\nas part of our annual analysis of key venture capital industry trends , this report examines fundraising , investments , valuations , exits , and net returns to limited partners .\nas part of our periodic analysis of key venture capital industry trends , this report examines fundraising , investments , valuations , exits , and net returns to limited partners .\nmatt is a principal and member of the truebridge operations team , focusing on creating and sustaining relationships with all of truebridge\u2019s fund investors .\nnow , with returns sinking and countless firms puttering along on management fees alone , forbes figured it was time to bring some sobriety back to the venture capital business . we worked with truebridge capital partners , a venture capital - focused fund of funds to develop a ranking formula that vcs and their limited partners could respect . forbes and truebridge also introduced an expert panel of our very own deep throats - - professionals from a premier global investment consulting firm and a leading foundation ' s investment office - - to inform our final ranking .\nbuilt on the bedrock of the foundation and endowment world , the truebridge team features a wealth of investment experience and expertise , sound judgment , and thoughtful decision - making . truebridge prides itself on a high level of transparency and communication with its partners . collectively , the truebridge team has over 85 years of private equity experience .\nfor the midas list , we created our data - based rankings again this year with truebridge capital partners , a venture capital - focused fund of funds . also advising us on our final ranking was an expert panel made up of secret sources , including professionals from a premier global investment consulting firm and a leading foundation ' s investment office .\ntruebridge has partnered with the center for venture education ( cve ) , which runs the kauffman fellows program , an apprenticeship programme for venture capitalists . a portion of the fund\u2019s carried interest will go towards helping build and grow a long - term endowment for the kauffman fellows program . truebridge capital partners was founded in 2007 by edwin poston and mel williams .\nforbes\u2019 collaborator through all the modeling is truebridge capital partners , which has provided invaluable help and knowledge of the venture business to forbes for five years . truebridge has allowed forbes to tweak and improve its model to improve accuracy every year , and firm founders edwin poston and mel williams bring more than 25 years of experience in the industry to the midas process .\nus fund of funds truebridge capital partners will invest 25 % of its new kauffman fellows endowment fund of $ 310 million in india and china . the fund will invest in venture capital and growth equity managers , principally in the early stage it and life sciences sectors . investors in the fund include foundations and endowments , corporate and state pension funds , high - net - worth individuals and asset management firms . the new fund currently has over 50 kauffman fellows invested as limited partners .\nin exchange for the endowment , truebridge gets investment access to top - performing managers , as well as insight into industry and firm - specific trends . currently , there are more than 100 kauffman fellows and venture industry professionals directly invested in truebridge as limited partners , according to the firm\u2019s website .\nsince 2011 , truebridge has authored articles for urltoken . truebridge covers a range of industry topics , including sector trends , venture - backed tech companies , and the overall state of the venture industry . visit urltoken to read all historical truebridge posts .\nthe venture capital industry continues to achieve a more sustainable capital base , as we have consistently discussed in the past , and that the \u201cflight to quality\u201d of capital in the industry will continue to characterize the venture market going forward .\nweighted by committed capital , venture funds outperform the s & p ; 500 .\ni cover venture capital , start - ups and edit the forbes midas list .\nprior to joining truebridge , matt covered a variety of roles within investor relations . in 2009 , matt was a partner with global funds placement group fpg partners , where he worked with venture capital and private equity clients to access institutional capital . in 2007 , he served as the vice president of william blair & company , where he conducted due diligence on investments and sourced opportunities in private equity .\nafter a decade of mediocre returns , the venture capital business is buzzing like it\u2019s 1999 .\n\u201cventure - capital firms forged ahead raising new capital , even as the industry grappled with declining liquidity , repercussions over sexual misconduct and the rise of alternative funding sources like initial coin offerings . \u201d\nfollow alex on forbes and twitter for more coverage of startups , enterprise software and venture capital .\na high - level advisory panel set up by capital market regulator sebi last year . . .\nchapel hill , nc , boutique alternative asset investment firm announced that its second venture capital and growth equity fund - of - funds , truebridge - kauffman fellows endowment fund ii , closed at $ 342 million .\ntruebridge identifies and invests in high - performing , access - constrained venture capital opportunities that generate premium value for its partners . the firm is recognized for its data - driven approach to investing in both venture funds and venture - backed companies , as well as for its longstanding partnership with forbes to produce the midas list and the midas list europe , annual rankings of technology\u2019s top investors .\naxiom asia private capital management services , lp , an asia - focused fund of , . . .\nnearly a year after closing its third investment fund , chapel hill - based truebridge capital is at it again , this time soliciting investors to fill a $ 325 million round that will likely benefit future venture capitalists .\nwith every list , truebridge and forbes collect more data and work to make the process as comprehensive as possible .\nand the fund announced july 9 is dubbed the truebridge - kauffman fellows endowment fund iv , l . p .\naltogether , truebridge managers more than $ 1 billion in assets , including investments in zulily , dropbox and facebook .\ntruebridge is also a mutually exclusive partner with the kauffmann fellows program , a nonprofit that has helped identify and train aspiring venture capitalists for almost twenty years . click here for more about truebridge . click here for more about the society of kauffman fellows . the team at truebridge includes mike whitticom , george carollo , alanna brock and hayley fahey .\nin helping generate each year\u2019s list , truebridge applies the same rigorous process used to underwrite its own investments . this practice includes an analysis of quantitative data provided directly by general partners and by third - party data sources , which is supplemented by qualitative references gathered through the team\u2019s unique and longstanding relationships .\nour core tenet \u2013 that it is difficult to time the venture capital market and the best managers will consistently outperform public markets \u2013 notwithstanding , now may be a better time than most points in the past 10 years to commit capital to the venture asset class , with capital committed today well positioned to earn attractive returns .\nacknowledgments : we ' d like to give special thanks to truebridge capital partners , our partner in this project . truebridge provided deep analysis of the data , as well as an extensive knowledge of the venture industry . the firm was established in 2007 by edwin poston and mel williams as a niche - focused alternative asset investment firm . the firm uses a foundation - and endowment - like approach to portfolio construction , investing primarily in early - stage technology companies , with some allocation to life sciences as well as early and growth investments in india and china . the firm manages a series of venture capital and growth equity fund of funds .\n( see more on what it takes to make the midas list today in a nifty breakdown by truebridge here . )\nsince 2011 , truebridge has partnered with forbes to construct the midas list , a ranking of the top venture capitalists .\nthe venture capitalists\u2019 fund - of - funds , with over 120 venture capitalists invested in the truebridge family of funds .\ntruebridge is also a mutually exclusive partner with the kauffmann fellows program , a nonprofit that has helped identify and train aspiring venture capitalists for almost twenty years . click here for more about truebridge . click here for more about the society of kauffman fellows . the team at truebridge includes george carollo , rob mazzoni , alanna brock , mike whitticom , brad wrege , and hayley fahey .\nthis is the third year we have partnered with truebridge capital partners , and as a result the list is better than ever . we\u2019d like to give special thanks to truebridge , which provided deep analysis of the data , as well as an extensive knowledge of the venture industry . edwin poston and mel williams established the firm in 2007 as a niche - focused alternative asset investment firm . the firm uses a foundation - and endowment - like approach to portfolio construction , investing primarily in early - stage technology companies , with some allocation to life sciences as well as early and growth investments in india and china . the firm manages a series of venture capital and growth equity fund of funds .\ntruebridge creates unique competitive advantages by proactively developing select strategic partnerships that directly enhance its access and insight advantages into the venture industry .\ntruebridge primarily invests in high - performing , access - constrained venture capital managers with proven teams , strategies , and track records . the firm maintains a strong bias for early - stage it investments and dedicates a portion of each fund to leading seed and micro - vc firms . truebridge also selectively invests in emerging venture managers with unique characteristics and track records of personal success .\nin 2015 , truebridge co - launched the list of the next billion dollar startups , highlighting the next generation of top technology startups .\nthe kauffman fellows program was integral to the firm\u2019s inception in 2007 . over 150 venture capitalists are personally invested in truebridge funds today .\nthe midas methodology has stayed largely in place for since 2011 , when forbes partnered with truebridge capital partners to serve as its data partner on the list . the broad strokes of our data process remain the same : forbes turned to dow jones venturesource for much of its initial data on public offerings , mergers and acquisitions for the previous five years ( all exits prior to 2009 were excluded ) for qualifying companies from the united states , europe , israel , india and china .\ntruebridge has a mutually exclusive partnership with the kauffman fellows program , a nonprofit with a 17 - year history of identifying , educating , mentoring and networking future venture capitalists . there are 290 kauffman fellows in or graduated from the program working at venture firms domestically and abroad . as a result of this partnership , truebridge gains valuable access and insights into the venture industry . click here for more about truebridge . click here for more about the society of kauffman fellows . the team at truebridge includes josh manchester , mike whitticom , tiffany tai and alanna brock .\nin 2013 , truebridge established a joint venture with sozo ventures to bring top venture - backed technology startups to the highly selective japanese markets .\ntruebridge is a boutique alternative investment firm established in 2007 by edwin poston and mel williams . the firm manages over $ 1 . 8 billion in assets and invests primarily in u . s . , it - focused venture capital funds , as well as directly in select technology companies . truebridge is known for its work as data partner of the forbes midas list and is also a regular contributor to forbes . com .\nsince 2011 , truebridge has partnered with forbes to construct the midas list , a ranking of the top venture capitalists who have created significant value . . .\nwith hundreds of funds considered across even more partners , it ' s never been tougher to crack the midas list . forbes and truebridge capital partners collect data from publicly available sources as well as through many direct submissions from the firms themselves . midas provides a five - year look - back at a partner ' s portfolio , with exits by ipo or acquisition of $ 200 million or more and private holdings that raised money at valuations of $ 400 million or more over that time period ( with a discount for the unrealized return ) . midas ' formula favors earlier , bigger bets that return high multiples on an investor ' s initial money , though a string of later successes can still make a midas portfolio . ( more information can be found at our submission page for midas here . )\ntruebridge has a mutually exclusive partnership with the kauffman fellows program , a nonprofit with a 16 - year history of identifying , educating , mentoring and networking future venture capitalists . there are 290 kauffman fellows in or graduated from the program working at venture firms domestically and abroad . as a result of this partnership , truebridge gains valuable access and insights into the venture industry . click here for more information about truebridge . click here for more about the society of kauffman fellows .\nthe midas methodology has stayed largely in place for since 2011 , when forbes began collaborating on the list with truebridge capital partners , a chapel hill , n . c . fund that invests in many of the best venture firms . the broad strokes of our data process remain the same : forbes turned to dow jones venturesource for much of its initial data on public offerings , mergers and acquisitions for the previous five years ( all exits prior to 2009 were excluded ) for qualifying companies from the united states , europe , israel , india and china .\nin contrast to prior reports , this year we also consider net limited partner returns , which have improved significantly for recent vintage years . our 2012 study of the state of the venture capital industry comes on the heels of the kauffman foundation\u2019s scathing venture capital piece , which assigns primary blame to limited partners for poor venture capital performance . while it is true that many lps have regrettably funded marginal managers , our belief is that while the early - 2000s suffer from seemingly poor returns , history would show that these will improve over time as those vintages continue to mature . at the same time , the strong net performance of vintage years 2007 and onward is very notable given their youth .\nas investors survey the venture capital industry and note its returns over the past ten years , many are discouraged . common sentiments are that returns have been poor and the venture capital model does not work . these ideas frequently appear in both general business journals and in tech - focused media outlets and could perhaps be called the \u201cnormal view\u201d as they reflect conventional wisdom . forbes has touted \u201cventure capital\u2019s coming collapse , \u201d while the financial times screams that venture capital is \u201chit by excesses . \u201d businessweek believes that \u201cfear of a shakeout is making for less venturesome capital . \u201d finally , the economist notes that \u201cinstitutional investors have been badly burnt putting money into new ventures over the past five years\u201d and are \u201ctempted to say good riddance . \u201d\noverall , our analysis indicates that capital has continued to concentrate in the hands of relatively few , demonstrating that , by and large , the experienced venture capitalists with unique competitive advantages , strong track records , and excellent reputations among entrepreneurs are able to raise and invest sizable pools of capital today .\ntop 10 staple josh kopelman appears on the list at # 6 on the strength of an early commitment to linkedin and a slew of other hits . he ' s joined by linkedin cofounder reid hoffman , an investor at greylock partners , at # 18 .\neach year , in conjunction with the midas list , truebridge publishes a \u201cbrink list\u201d of investors who have not yet joined the midas ranks but who have been making a name for themselves in the venture capital industry . since we started putting together the brink list , 15 investors have graduated to the midas list .\nventure capital managers and their entrepreneurs should emerge from the downturn more conservative and focused , and thus better able to generate attractive returns for their investors .\nforbes\u2019 partner through all the modeling is truebridge , which has provided invaluable help and knowledge of the industry to forbes for four years . truebridge\u2019s allowed forbes to tweak and improve its model to improve accuracy every year , and firm founders edwin poston and mel williams bring more than 25 years of experience in the industry to the midas process .\nhere we share some of our favorite technology and venture capital books , blogs , and podcasts from entrepreneurs , venture investors , industry experts , and lps .\nwe are pleased to share the latest issue of twelve capital\u2019s market perspectives with you . to download the investment outlook for 2h 2018 , please . . .\nsince 2011 , truebridge has partnered with forbes to construct the midas list , a ranking of the top venture capitalists who have created significant value for investors and helped grow the golden technology companies of the future . starting in 2017 , truebridge and forbes partnered to add a midas list europe to rank the top vc\u2019s in europe and the middle east .\nless capital and fewer active firms , with the stronger firms surviving , leads to lower valuations and more truly innovative companies receiving capital relative to\nme too\nbusinesses . and as a result , we believe returns over the next 10 years have the potential to be attractive relative to those of the past 10 years .\nventure capital funding allocated to the blockchain and cryptocurrencies has steadily increased since 2013 , and in 2017 , the number of global crypto - focused funds exploded from less than 40 to over 200 by year - end . based on truebridge\u2019s due diligence into the blockchain space , below is a primer on the basics of the blockchain and why it matters .\naccording to the press note issued from the company , truebridge expects to commit approximately 75 per cent of the fund in north america , with the remainder overseas , mainly in china and india .\nas part of our annual analysis of key venture capital industry trends , this report examines the venture market as a whole , including fundraising , investments , valuations , and exits .\nin 2017 , truebridge once again began an annual partnership with forbes , inc . to publish the midas list europe , a ranking of the top 25 venture capitalists in europe and the middle east .\nin 2011 , truebridge began annually partnering with forbes , inc . to publish the midas list of the world\u2019s top 100 venture capitalists , as well as authoring a venture - focused column for urltoken .\nwhile the first half of 2015 was a rip - roaring start for the venture capital industry , by the second half of the year , vcs adopted a more measured approach to their investments , and excitement tempered . in many ways , 2016 played out the same way that 2015 ended , and ultimately , the venture capital industry remained at its \u201cnew normal . \u201d\ntruebridge prides itself on a data - driven approach to the venture industry . in addition to extensive due diligence processes , the firm regularly gathers , analyzes , and publishes information about the venture industry and trends .\nbut venture investing isn ' t so simple , and some investors on the midas list have earned great returns for their investors by backing companies either earlier or later in the process . the top 10 of the list this year includes steve anderson , the seed investor whose baseline ventures backed exacttarget , tremor video and instagram among others . and right after him at # 9 is paul madera , the late - stage investor from meritech capital partners who has made hay with through public exits like 21vianet group , and fusion - io .\ntruebridge , a fund - to - fund investment firm , was founded in 2007 by former unc - chapel hill endowment contributor mel williams and partner edwin poston , who previously managed private equity at the rockefeller foundation .\nwhile their research is always of interest to us , we find this particular report worthwhile to share with you . the paper is very wide - ranging in its consideration of the venture industry , quantitative in its approach and methodology , and the authors\u2019 conclusions match our own viewpoints on the nature of the industry in many ways . we believe their conclusions validate the strategy that truebridge has pursued in constructing our venture capital portfolios .\nthis sector trends report discusses three large technology shifts taking place in computing infrastructure today ( cloud computing , saas , and mobile ) , as well as their impact on enterprise software and venture capital investments .\nfollowing his graduate studies at southern methodist university , matt led institutional marketing efforts for hunt financial ventures . he also held leadership positions in institutional sales at banc of america capital management and prudential retirement services .\nin the spring of 2015 , forbes and truebridge co - launched the inaugural next billion dollar startups list to capture the next generation of the fastest growing , lesser known technology startups that may someday become billion - dollar companies .\nas capital continues to concentrate with fewer firms , investors are optimistic about the investment opportunities in front of them , the industries that remain ripe for disruption , and the long - term bull market for technology .\nsome years , a major exit for a company like facebook can shake up the ranks of venture capital\u2019s top investors , putting an entire fund into the black and returning millions , if not billions , to a firm\u2019s limited partners in one fell swoop . then there are years like 2014 , when a flurry of ipos and deals have made this year ' s midas list the most competitive ever , with 19 new investors forcing their way into the top 100 ranks and 8 veterans earning their way back onto a hotly - contested list of the best tech investors in the world .\nthis whitepaper reviews the current private equity climate in india , including an analysis of the country\u2019s historical gdp growth , the macro - economic challenges venture investors are facing today , and truebridge\u2019s outlook on the future of private equity in india .\nthe firm has a mutually exclusive partnership with the kauffman fellows program , a nonprofit with a 15 - year history of identifying , educating , mentoring and networking future venture capitalists . to date it has graduated more than 250 fellows , who have worked at venture firms domestically and abroad . as a result of this exclusive partnership , truebridge gains valuable access and insights into the venture industry . click here for more information about truebridge . click here for more about the society of kauffman fellows .\nno investment stands so tall as facebook did for last year ' s list , but several deals led to major moves including our new # 1 , jim goetz of sequoia capital . they include newly - public companies twitter and fireeye as well as some pricey acquisitions , from exacttarget to nest labs and waze , and the crown jewel of them all , whatsapp , the $ 19 billion home run for sequoia capital after facebook announced its acquisition in february .\nin our state of the venture capital industry report last fall , we emphasized the difficulty in \u201ctiming\u201d the asset class , since it is nearly impossible to access the best managers intermittently , and difficult to predict the best time to invest in seed and early stage companies that will achieve liquidity in five to ten years . at the same time , we suggested that for a number of reasons , now appears to be a better time to commit capital to the asset class than any point in the past 10 years ( a self - serving exception , we must admit ! ) . more time to digest the great recession\u2019s specific impact on the venture capital industry , and a larger sample of relevant industry data have added substance to our argument .\nhealthcare and biotech investors appear in force on this year ' s list , with rob nelsen of arch venture partners returning to the list at # 16 through companies working on everything from double chin treatments to a common blood test for most cancers . carl gordon of orbimed joins him at the back the top # 20 . and regardless of what ' s happening in its public markets , china is still home to some of the highest - valued companies in tech . thirteen of this year ' s midas list invest heavily in the country , from the multi - culturally minded investor hans tung # 21 of ggv capital and his colleague jenny lee # 40 to billionaire yuri milner # 17 .\nto complement our analysis we convened our expert panel four times over the course of two months . investors moved at the margin based on his or her leadership within a firm , or sector , and his or her firm ' s overall standing in the venture capital industry . with the number of venture capital firms actively investing on the decline and profits few and far between , the final midas 100 represents a group of investors who buck current trends , create wealth and fund the new ideas that keep our economy vibrant .\noverall , our analysis indicates that while the direction of several trends changed course , the trend of consolidation of venture firms and capital in the industry continued throughout 2014 . vcs raised and invested significantly more capital in 2014 than the prior year , yet fundraising continued to concentrate in the hands of relatively few well - established firms . late stage valuations reached an all - time high for the second consecutive year , thus shining a spotlight on the growing number of unicorns , or venture - backed private technology companies valued at over $ 1 billion .\ntruebridge was founded in 2007 by edwin poston and mel williams , who bring over 30 years of experience as successful private equity investors , entrepreneurs , and transaction advisors . the firm currently manages over $ 2 . 4 billion in institutional assets and is a registered investment advisory with the securities & exchange commission .\ntech and venture mavens have learned that insight and information are distinct advantages in an industry that\u2019s constantly on the move . throughout the year , we\u2019ll share some of our favorite books , blogs , and podcasts on technology and venture capital that have been keeping us informed and entertained lately .\nbased on data through the end of 2013 , we believe that the industry is right - sizing and that key metrics , such as fundraising and investment activity , are reasonable and sustainable . that said , currently there are certain trends and segments of the market that should be viewed with caution . we are optimistic that the current transformations of the technology sector will result in strong returns for our limited partners , and we believe we are well positioned to capitalize on these exciting shifts in the industry .\nin 2012 , edwin was bestowed recognition as an honorary kauffman fellow by the center for venture education , in appreciation of truebridge\u2019s support of the kauffman fellows program . additionally , he is a licensed attorney and a member of the investment committee for the triangle community foundation . previously , he served as the chair of the finance committee and the executive committee for the board of directors of the college of arts and sciences at the university of north carolina at chapel hill . edwin has spoken at panels for several private equity conferences and served on advisory boards for a number of venture capital and buyout funds .\nmuch has changed since our 2010 state of the venture capital industry report . last year , headlines about venture firms shuttering , poor recent industry returns , and venture capitalists exiting the industry abounded . shift to early - 2011 , and talk of another venture capital bubble has taken the place of malaise . to avoid bold predictions , the 2011 report largely strays from the bubble debate ( while mentioning that this time feels different ) . like the 2010 version , the report blocks and tackles , examining industry trends around four key areas : fundraising , investments , valuations , and exits .\nventure capital in 2017 saw a decline in total deal volume , as the year\u2019s total deal value reached a high not seen since the early 2000s , and private companies continued to delay exits . this year\u2019s list of the top ten companies to generate value for midas investors reflects those macro trends .\nthis particular round highlights the firm\u2019s ongoing relationship with the kauffman center for venture education . the firm has a mutually exclusive relationship with the kauffman fellows program , a two - year apprenticeship designed to train future venture capitalists . truebridge donates a material portion of its carried interest to that program to build a long - term endowment .\ntruebridge invests directly in top - performing , primarily mid - to late - stage technology companies alongside its managers . the firm is a preferred partner to companies and venture capitalists alike , given its swift ability to provide early liquidity to employees , clean up cap tables in financing rounds , and generate unique opportunities for company growth , development , and promotion .\nas in 2015 , venture capital ' s biggest returns continue to be concentrated with male investors . five women appear on this year ' s midas list , with one investor dropping out of the top 100 and another , theresia gouw , returning at # 92 as she co - leads her own new firm , aspect ventures .\nbefore co - founding truebridge with long - time friend mel williams , edwin worked as managing director and head of private equity at the rockefeller foundation in new york , where he had responsibilities across the portfolio , including the oversight of its venture portfolio . as part of the foundation\u2019s senior management team , edwin helped invest a $ 4 billion endowment in some of the venture industry\u2019s top performing managers .\n2015 began as another banner year for fundraising , investing , and valuations . even as the longtime trend of venture capital consolidation continued , and the number of firms raising new funds decreased , we saw nea raise the largest - ever venture fund at $ 2 . 8 billion . we saw $ 72 . 3 billion of venture capital invested across all stages\u2014a post - bubble record . more milestones were reached as seed and early stage valuations reached post - bubble highs in 2015 , while late - stage valuations reached an all - time high for the third consecutive year . but beginning in the second half of 2015 , the ipo and m & a markets showed signs of weakness , and public markets grew increasingly volatile , causing vcs to grow more cautious .\nas a general premise , we adhere to the \u201cendowment model\u201d of investing and believe venture capital has a place within every diversified portfolio . we think it is difficult to \u201ctime\u201d the market as well as access the best managers intermittently , and that it therefore makes sense to invest consistently in the asset class . it is also our belief that investors that have done so over long periods of time have been richly rewarded . while speaking from an admittedly biased perspective and perhaps offering more tactical guidance than normal , we hope this piece offers our perspectives on the current state of the market , given the profound impact that extraneous factors continue to have on the venture capital industry . it is based on experience , empirical research , and ongoing discussions with our managers .\nthese milestones included the highest number of seed and early stage funds ever raised , as well as the most capital invested globally . massive financings drove this dynamic , as deals funded actually decreased year - over - year . according to pitchbook , unicorns accounted for less than 1 % of transactions in 2017 , but such financings represented more than 22 % of the industry\u2019s deal value .\nearly investments in twitter also helped sacca and # 4 list member peter fenton , gurley ' s benchmark colleague , which despite its recent troubles on the public markets since its 2013 ipo still proved a golden goose for early supporters . eight other midas listers appear on the list in large part due to twitter , led by early investor bijan sabet of spark capital at # 66 .\nsome years , the ipo or sale of a single portfolio company can vault an investor way up in the rankings ( see facebook or whatsapp ) , putting an entire fund into the black and returning millions , if not billions , to a firm\u2019s limited partners in one fell swoop . then there are years like 2015 , when a flurry of ipos and deals have made this year ' s midas list the most competitive ever . fewer newcomers in the top 100 meant that top firms are exerting even more control over the best deals . but the 2015 list also witnessed more turbulence , with many vcs making big moves up and down and several new names in the top ten .\nprior to the rockefeller foundation , edwin was the senior investment officer at brandywine trust where he worked across the portfolio , including the private equity portfolio , and was responsible for more than $ 4 billion in assets for high - net - worth families and foundations . during his time at both brandywine and the rockefeller foundation , edwin grew a network of close relationships with venture capitalists and industry experts , which he has continued to nurture at truebridge .\nposton and williams have more than 25 years of experience in the industry as investors , entrepreneurs , venture capitalists and transaction advisors . poston was formerly head of private equity and one of two managing directors at the rockefeller foundation , worked with a team to manage the foundation\u2019s $ 4 billion endowment with a focus on its venture capital and buyout portfolios . williams helped manage more than a $ 2 billion endowment for the university of north carolina at chapel hill , where he led all private investments . before joining unc management co . , he was a two - time venture - backed entrepreneur , and an entrepreneur in residence at a boston venture firm . the truebridge investment team has reviewed approximately 2 , 400 alternative managers , including 800 venture managers . it has committed more than $ 2 . 5 billion to 240 alternative managers and managed more than $ 1 billion committed to approximately 45 venture managers .\nposton and williams have more than 25 years of experience in the industry as investors , entrepreneurs , venture capitalists and transaction advisors . poston was formerly head of private equity and one of two managing directors at the rockefeller foundation , worked with a team to manage the foundation ' s $ 4 billion endowment with a focus on building and managing its venture capital and buyout portfolios . williams helped manage more than a $ 2 billion endowment for the university of north carolina at chapel hill , where he led all private investments . before joining unc management co . , he was a two - time venture - backed entrepreneur , and an entrepreneur in residence at a boston venture firm . the truebridge investment team has reviewed approximately 2 , 400 alternative managers , including 800 venture managers . it has committed more than $ 2 . 5 billion to 240 alternative managers and managed more than $ 1 billion committed to approximately 45 venture managers .\nposton and williams bring more than 25 years of experience in the private equity industry as investors , entrepreneurs , venture capitalists and transaction advisors . poston , formerly the head of private equity and one of two managing directors at the rockefeller foundation , worked with a team to manage the foundation ' s $ 4 billion endowment with a focus on building and managing its venture capital and buyout portfolios . williams helped manage more than $ 2 billion endowment for the university of north carolina at chapel hill , where he led all private investments . before joining unc management co . , he was a two - time venture - backed entrepreneur , and an entrepreneur in residence at a boston venture firm . collectively the five - person truebridge investment team has reviewed approximately 2 , 400 alternative managers , including 700 venture managers . it has committed more than $ 2 . 5 billion to 235 alternative managers and managed more than $ 1 billion committed to approximately 45 venture managers .\nwe then layer that data with submissions we receive from many of the venture firms themselves . while we may never receive 100 % participation from the industry , the data continues to become more complete and comprehensive about a portfolio ' s composition from one year to the next . the midas team and truebridge spend months analyzing the data and returns at our disposal , layering on our own additional data sources to come up with as close to a full picture of the market as possible without every investor publicizing their spreadsheets .\nwe then layer that data with submissions we receive from many of the venture firms themselves . while we may never receive 100 % participation from the industry , the data is more complete and answers more questions about a portfolio ' s real composition from one year to the next . the midas team and truebridge spend months analyzing the data and returns at our disposal , layering on our own additional data sources to come up with as close to a full picture of the market as possible without every investor publicizing their spreadsheets .\nthough 2016\u2019s decline in valuations , dearth of public exits , and macroeconomic uncertainty prompted vc managers to move cautiously , the ipo market has been off to a strong start , beginning with snap\u2019s $ 3 . 4 billion debut on nyse in march of 2017 . and plenty of capital remains for startups and entrepreneurs to tap into nascent but promising technologies , including those related to robotics , drones , autonomous vehicles , augmented reality , virtual reality , machine learning , and artificial intelligence .\nthe goal of the 2011 midas list is what it always has been : to identify venture capitalists that generate profits for their investors and help to build valuable technology and life science companies . to do this , we analyzed every disclosed m & a or ipo exit above $ 200 million over the last five years , using data provided by dow jones venturesource . the venture capital industry is filled with blind spots and while venturesource may not have perfect information , it is the most comprehensive and timely data source available . it is also worth noting that forbes and truebridge put in considerable time and effort to verify and complete the data set . as in prior years , our ranking formula weighed most heavily either the first - day market capitalization of a venture - backed firm at the time of its ipo , or a company ' s acquisition price if purchased by another corporation , giving recent exits greater weight . along with transaction size , we still consider each venture capitalist ' s level of involvement in nurturing each company to exit . finally , a lesser weight is given to the change in value of an investment since going public .\nabstract : the returns that institutional investors realize from private equity investments differ dramatically across institutions . using detailed and hitherto unexplored records of fund investors and performance , we document large heterogeneity in the performance of different classes of limited partners . in particular , endowments\u2019 annual returns are nearly 14 % greater than average . funds selected by investment advisors and banks lag sharply . these results are robust to controlling for the type and year of the investment , as well as to the use of different specifications . analyses of reinvestment decisions and young funds suggest that the results are not primarily due to endowments\u2019 greater access to established funds . finally , we examine the differences in the choice of intermediaries across various institutional investors and their relationship to success . we find that lps that have higher average irrs also tend to invest in older funds and have a smaller fraction of gps in their geographic area , and that the performance of university endowments is correlated with measures of the quality and loyalty of the student body .\nabstract : this paper investigates the performance and capital inflows of private equity partnerships . average fund returns ( net of fees ) approximately equal the s & p 500 although there is substantial heterogeneity across funds . returns persist strongly across different funds raised by a partnership . better performing partnerships are more likely to raise follow - on funds and larger funds . this relationship is concave so that top performing partnerships grow proportionally less than average performing partnerships . at the industry level , market entry and fund performance is cyclical ; however , established funds are less sensitive to cycles than new entrants . several of these results differ markedly from those for mutual funds .\nsteven kaplan is the neubauer family professor of entrepreneurship and finance , as well as faculty director of the polsky entrepreneurship center , at the university of chicago\u2019s booth school of business . josh lerner is the jacob h . schiff professor of investment banking at harvard business school , and organizes two groups at the national bureau of economic research : entrepreneurship and innovation policy and the economy . kaplan and lerner recently collaborated on a paper for the national bureau of economic research . entitled \u201cit ain\u2019t broke : the past , present , and future of venture capital , \u201d ( 1 ) their study will soon be published in the journal of applied corporate finance .\nsince the dawn of silicon valley , large shifts in computing and the provisioning of software have led to significant wealth creation opportunities . examining the history of large tech businesses over the last twenty - five years is instructive , as two different narratives begin to emerge . in the first , young venture - backed upstarts offer a new product or service and experience explosive growth , disrupting an existing industry and yet at the same time creating opportunities for those few incumbents nimble enough to adapt to the new challenger and operating environment . the second narrative is more familiar to observers of the venture capital industry , with many of the old incumbents simply withering away .\nthe aim of the midas list ranking is to identify the venture capitalists who are providing the best returns for their investors , while helping create the most valuable and impactful technology and life science companies . to assess performance , we looked at all venture - backed initial public offerings and mergers and acquisitions valued at more than $ 200 million over the last five years , since 2007 . dow jones venturesource provided a vast amount of data for this analysis . while venturesource isn ' t perfect , it remains the most comprehensive and timely source on the industry available ( disclosure : i worked for its sister unit venturewire ) . forbes and truebridge then took a considerable amount of time to complete a data set of deals and to attempt to verify relevant deals .\nif you can ' t find the next whatsapp , a piece of uber can do nicely instead . billionaire chris sacca returns at # 3 to the list in large part due to his early conviction in the ride - hailing service . his $ 8 million first fund is now worth nearly $ 2 billion at uber ' s recent $ 62 . 5 billion valuation . he ' s joined on the list by uber investors including benchmark ' s bill gurley at # 8 , first round capital ' s rob hayes at # 27 , colleague bill trenchard ( who made his investment while at founder collective alongside eric paley # 56 ) debuting at # 60 and later investor john doerr # 22 of kleiner perkins caufield & byers .\ngoetz , a partner at sequoia capital , continues his run atop the list of 100 best venture investors due to his once - in - a - lifetime bet on whatsapp . the vc spent months fighting to simply get a meeting with founders jan koum and brian acton and had to pass a battery of questions for the chance to put the first venture money into the messenger app in late 2012 . once in , he wouldn ' t let go . goetz solely handled all three of the startup ' s funding rounds before facebook came calling to acquire whatsapp for an eventual $ 22 billion less than two years later . that ' s how you turn $ 60 million into $ 3 billion and return a nearly half - billion fund six times over .\nthe midas list , now in its 14th year , seeks to recognize venture capitalists who make big , early bets on the leading tech companies of tomorrow , earning outsized returns for their investors even if they themselves don ' t make the headlines ."]}
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fitting group kwik - fit has been sold to japanese trading company itochu for \u00a3637m .\na collection of the best kwik fit creative work , such as advertising , marketing campaigns and videos .\nin 1990 , kwik fit achieved a national training award . this was followed in 1991 with the launch of the kwik fit apprenticeship programme . further training modules were added ensuring that trainees could achieve city and guilds qualifications in vehicle maintenance and repair . all training is carried out at one of kwik fit\u2019s five training centres , the first of which was opened in 1981 . this commitment was also recognised when kwik fit received the \u2018investor in people\u2019 award in 1993 . from 1999 kwik fit has participated in the government\u2019s modern apprenticeship scheme .\nin 1995 , kwik fit insurance services was launched , offering kwik fit branded motor insurance on behalf of a panel of leading insurance companies . all policyholders received an autosave card that entitled them to preferential discounts across the kwik fit group . in 2010 , kwik fit insurance was sold to fortis insurance \u2013 now ageas ( uk ) ltd but the company continues to work in partnership to offer in - centre benefits to its customers .\nkwik fit , the car repairs company , is celebrating its customer service as it returns to tv ads .\na collection of the best kwik - fit creative work , such as advertising , marketing campaigns and videos .\nthe first kwik - fit centre was opened on mcdonald road in edinburgh in 1971 by sir tom farmer . today , the kwik - fit group is one of the largest automotive parts repair and replacement specialists in the world .\nkwik - fit has europe ' s largest network of tyre - fitting centres . photograph : max zerrahn / getty\nat the end , the customer is seen in the wedding car with his wife at a kwik fit garage .\ngabb , annabella ,\nmaking kwik - fit fitter ,\nmanagement today , march 1992 , p . 46 .\nkwik fit is launching a spot by adam & eve / ddb featuring the characters from ice age 4 : continental drift .\nkwik - fit ' s latest tv campaign stars kitt , the iconic pontiac trans am from the 80s series knight rider .\nconsidering a career in the motor repair industry ? kwik fit offers great prospects for those who want to develop their career .\n- - - - - - ,\nthe kwik - fit story ,\nfebruary 2000 , pp . 16 - 18 .\nuk : tom farmer - making kwik fit fitter . - which ? found that you might well do better than a kwik - fit fitter and shares blipped , but briefly . founder tom farmer got the message and took remedial action . annabella gabb reports .\nkwik fit has appointed enter to handle its uk advertising , where the agency will be responsible for a \u2018significant\u2019 new brand campaign .\nkwik fit has over 600 centres across the uk including northern ireland , many of which are open 7 days a week for your convenience .\ndhiren master , the marketing director at kwik fit , said :\nour challenge was to replace the iconic \u2018you can\u2019t get better\u2019 campaign .\nin 2015 , kwik fit received ofsted\u2019s highest possible ranking for its apprenticeship scheme and was graded level 1 ( outstanding ) following the inspection carried out in april . kwik fit has also announced that it would increase the number of apprenticeship openings at locations throughout the country to 200 in 2015 .\nkwik fit today announces that it has appointed enter as its uk advertising agency following a competitive pitch . kwik fit is the largest automotive servicing and repair company in the uk , with a network of more than 600 retail centres , as well as a national fleet of over 200 tyre fitting vehicles .\nkwik fit gloucester - eastern avenue are experts in automotive parts repair including tyres , brakes , batteries , exhausts , car servicing and air conditioning recharge .\nthe company\u2019s programme develops employees far beyond the standard requirements , with kwik fit apprentices achieving twice as many vocational credits as required by the apprenticeship framework .\nkwik fit has four training academies in derby , harlow , reading and broxburn . a kwik fit apprenticeship lasts around two years and provides a total of 91 learning credits . this favourably compares with the minimum requirement of 60 learning credits delivered in a typical equivalent course carried out in a college environment .\nif you need yours sooner you can take advantage of our express tyre fitting service and choose a same day and next day appointment at your nearest kwik fit centre for an additional charge . once you have selected your tyre size , you can check availability at your local kwik fit centre and add express tyre fitting .\nin june 1999 , the ford motor company acquired the kwik fit group for more than $ 1billion . a decision by ford to concentrate on its core business led to the sale of kwik fit to cvc capital partners in 2002 . cvc capital partners are a leading private equity provider in the uk and continental europe .\nenter will be responsible for creating a significant new brand campaign for kwik fit which will set out its new brand proposition and help strengthen its market leadership position .\nthinking of applying for a kwik fit apprenticeship ? find out about our training programme and what it\u00eds like to work for us from one of our current students .\nfarmer was prominently displayed in kwik - fit ' s advertising , helping to associate the company with the concept of integrity . brand recognition was greatly enhanced by a television campaign launched in 1984 , which established several signature elements that were repeated for many years . the\nyou can ' t get better than a kwik - fit fitter\ncommercials featured workers dancing to catchy tunes . the advertisements became a staple of british television and made kwik - fit a household name . to take advantage of the connection of kwik - fit with value and quality , the company introduced the centaur supreme label to a variety of products , including tires , exhaust systems , shock absorbers , and batteries .\nestablished in 1971 , kwik - fit has the largest network of tyre - fitting centres in europe , with 1 , 218 outlets across the uk , france and holland .\ngetting a puncture on your wedding day is the last thing you need but the kwik fit team were on hand to ensure this couple tied the knot without a \u2018hitch\u2019 .\nin 2005 , kwik fit was acquired by pai partners , a leading private equity company based in paris . the company embarked on a successful \u2018strategy for growth\u2019 which saw diversification into new product areas such as mot and servicing provision . during this period the group sold its german subsidiary pit - stop and also sold kwik fit financial services to fortis uk .\nprincipal subsidiaries : apples limited ; hometune motoring services limited ; kwik - fit limited ; pit - stop auto services gmbh ; silver shield screens ; speedy europe a . s .\nthe new vacancies are being offered at kwik fit centres across the uk , providing opportunities for many school leavers to work close to home and take a valuable first step on a career in the automotive sector . almost nine out of ten apprentices stay on at kwik fit at the end of their apprenticeship and many participants progress to senior levels within the company .\nit is well remembered , because it reflected all that was great about being british and what good service meant . britain has moved along since then , as has kwik fit .\nin recent years kwik fit has invested significantly to cater for the requirements of the motoring industry and is continues to improve and grow . kwik fit has placed a multi - million pound investment in its 600 plus centres nationwide to create an improved customer experience through new waiting room facilities , workshop equipment and additional training for staff . kwik fit has already refurbished over 150 centres throughout the uk offering more comfortable , air - conditioned waiting areas with free drinks , tv and wifi access , and plan to refurbish the remaining centres over the next few years .\nwhich ? found that you might well do better than a kwik - fit fitter and shares blipped , but briefly . founder tom farmer got the message and took remedial action . annabella gabb reports .\nsince its acquisition by the itochu group in 2011 kwik fit has been investing heavily in its retail estate , refurbishing and reopening 100 centres each year as well as developing new product and service offerings .\nthe first kwik fit centre opened in edinburgh with rapid growth in the uk following \u2013 principally by acquisition . in 1973 the first overseas centre opened in holland and by 1999 , kwik fit had acquired a further 570 centres on mainland europe through the acquisition of speedy in france and pit stop centres in germany . these companies are also specialists in exhausts , brakes , suspension , tyre and lubrication services .\npai bought kwik - fit for \u00a3800m in 2005 , and generated \u00a3215m by selling the uk insurance division as well as making \u00a3150m from a sale - and - leaseback of the uk property in 2007 .\nkwik fit insurance services is a trading name of ageas retail limited . registered office : ageas house , hampshire corporate park , templars way , eastleigh , hampshire , so53 3ya . registered in england and wales1324965 .\nin an industry that relies largely on self - regulation , the kwik fit code of practice was a unique initiative that is still practised today . launched in 1981 , code covers the service experience the customer can expect from our centres . in 1996 a continuous research programme started that involves calling 8 , 000 customers every day to ask about the service received , within 48 hours of their visit to a kwik fit centre .\nbut for an organisation which has predicated its marketing on the promise\nyou can ' t get better than a kwik - fit fitter\nas made by the famous all - singing , all - dancing mechanics , the which ? report held serious implications . as competition in the car repair industry becomes ever fiercer in the 1990s , the service given to customers will be what counts in the battle for business . recent in - house surveys indicate that kwik - fit is achieving 99 . 8 % customer satisfaction . but evidence such as which ? revealed may suggest to the consumer that he might well better a kwik - fit fitter elsewhere .\nthe publication of the inspection report comes as kwik fit announces that it is opening applications for 100 apprentices to join the company in august , having already taken on 100 employees on its apprenticeship programme earlier this year .\nfarmer opened new kwik - fit centers at a steady clip , so that by 1979 there were 52 outlets located in scotland and northern england , in addition to the small dutch operation . in 1979 , he began a period of rapid expansion , spurred to some degree by fear of the possibility of american competition entering the market . farmer paid \u00a310 million for euro exhausts , increasing the total number of kwik - fit outlets to 136 . a few months later , in 1980 , he paid \u00a33 . 2 million to acquire 180 firestone depots , then sold off the 82 truck tire depots , which did not fit in with the kwik - fit business , essentially turning a profit on the deal when dunlop agreed to pay \u00a33 . 25 million for these unwanted assets .\nfarmer , tom ,\nfit to manage ,\nmanagement today , july 1990 , p . 5 .\nbright , julia ,\ntom farmer does the kwik step ,\ndirector , june 1993 , p . 106 .\nkwik fit was one of the first retailers to introduce an integrated stock and sales system . kwik fit\u2019s management action terminals were introduced into all centres in 1981 which were linked to suppliers allowing the automatic re - ordering and replenishment of stock . further enhancements followed and a multi - million pound investment in touch screen technology was launched in 2002 . online catalogues , customer history and easier stock search facilities have all helped improve the customer service experience in centres .\nthe famous \u2018you can\u2019t get better than a kwik fit fitter\u2019 commercials were first shown on tv in 1984 . five different commercials were made in this series with the last being shown on tv in 1989 . the equivalent of \u00a310m was invested in this campaign over 5 years . the \u2018dancing fitters\u2019 , rhyming couplets and now familiar music jingle all helped to make kwik fit a household name with levels of prompted awareness reaching more than 80 % for the first time in 1985 .\nthe second ad sees a young girl narrating a letter she wrote to kwik fit staff , in which she thanks them for saving her hamster , jaffa , which had gotten stuck in the glove compartment of her mother ' s car .\nwhen jaffa the hamster makes an escape bid while inside his owner\u2019s car on the way back from the vets and scurries behind the glovebox , the kwik fit team step in to save the furry critter , adding pet rescue to their repertoire .\nthere are 728 kwik fit centres in major cities and conurbations across the uk , and admedia has access to them all \u2013 placing high quality digital screens in front of 3 . 2m consumers as they wait for their vehicles to be repaired .\nat kwik fit , we take staff training very seriously . it goes without saying that we would never let a member of our fitting team anywhere near your car without adequate and appropriate training but we want to do more than that , we want you to be 100 % satisfied with the work carried out on your car . that\u00eds why kwik fit provides 179 , 000 hours of staff training every year \u0117 that\u00eds one week per year for every single member of in \u0117centre staff .\nat kwik fit we offer a choice of ways to service your car . book your essential car care , interim or full service online today . book an mot test at the same time and receive an additional saving over the standard individual product price .\ncoleman , brian , and gregory l . white ,\nford to pay $ 1 . 6 billion to acquire kwik - fit , europe ' s car - repair leader ,\nwall street journal , april 13 , 1999 , p . a3 .\none story is about a man who had to rush to kwik fit on the morning of his wedding when his car tyre was punctured . he was rushed to the front of the queue so he\ndidn\u2019t have to keep his beautiful missus waiting\n.\nin the ofsted report the overall effectiveness of the kwik fit apprenticeship scheme received a grade 1 , as did each of the sub categories of the inspection : outcomes for learners ; quality of teaching , learning and assessment ; and effectiveness of leadership and management .\nkwik - fit closed its french depots early last year and has no immediate plans to penetrate new continental markets . however , says farmer ,\nif we found a partner in spain , for example , we would go in . but we want nothing to do with the day - to - day management . we would bring the name , the relationship with suppliers , the experience in marketing the kwik - fit system .\nmeanwhile , farmer is optimitsic about the opportunities in the uk .\nthere are plenty of profits to come here through increased efficiency and expansion ,\nhe says . with the national\ncar park\nexpected to continue growing , the future looks as bright as the past - as long as those kwik - fit fitters are kept on their toes .\nantonia noone , head of marketing at kwik fit , said : \u201cin making this major change we were keen to carry out an exhaustive review of the uk agency market . a number of the agencies who took part in a rigorous three stage pitch process were very impressive .\nwe\u2019re backed by the largest distributor of tyres in the uk which means we stock tyres to fit practically any make and model of vehicle . whether you are looking for car tyres , van tyres or suv tyres , we have the right ones to fit your vehicle .\nkwik fit also delivers an upmarket audience \u2013 62 % of them are abc1 , and are 69 % more likely than the average person to own 2 + cars \u2013 opening up great possibilities to national and local brands in categories such as motoring , finance and leisure & tourism .\n( 1 ) for the year ending 31 / 03 / 2014 , kwik - fit properties limited reported a turnover of \u00a351 , 000 , pre - tax profits of \u00a3146 , 000 and a total net worth of \u00a32 , 020 , 000 . ( source : urltoken 16 / 09 / 2014 ) ( 2 ) for the year ending 31 / 03 / 2014 , kwik - fit holdings limited reported pre - tax profits of \u00a395 , 410 , 000 and a total net worth of \u00a328 , 518 , 000 . ( source : urltoken 16 / 09 / 2014 )\nnick hurrell , managing partner of enter said : \u201ckwik fit is one of those brands that everyone in advertising wants to work on . now under new ownership , with a new vision and the intent to invest to grow its leadership position in the uk market we can\u2019t wait to get started . \u201d\nfrom the start , the idea was to differentiate kwik - fit centres from the traditional perception of car repair businesses - the grubby workshop - and to make the customer ' s visit as painless as possible . as holmes say ,\nwe sell michelin tyres as do our competitors ; we sell exhaust systems as do our competitors ; the differentiating factor must be service .\nwith this in mind , kwik - fit ' s oft - stated aim of\n100 % customer satisfaction\n- plastered liberally on the walls of every centre - was upgraded last year to read\n100 % customer delight\n.\nnick hurrell , managing partner of enter , added : \u201ckwik fit is one of those brands that everyone in advertising wants to work on . now under new ownership , with a new vision and the intent to invest to grow its leadership position in the uk market we can\u2019t wait to get started . \u201d\npaul binks , head of learning and development at kwik fit , said : \u201cthis grading is a resounding endorsement of the huge investment we have made in our learning and development programme and our commitment to be a leader in the sector . apprentices are vital to our business as they develop into the future leaders of the company .\nthe inspectors reviewing kwik fit found that \u201capprentices benefit from high but realistic expectations and are well challenged by tutors and assessors to produce work to high levels of accuracy and quality , with a strong focus on customer needs and safe working practices . \u201d the report also highlighted the outstanding information and guidance apprentices receive about their training and career progression .\ndespite its impressive results , kwik - fit has seen the effects of the recession from both sides . farmer says that outlets , particularly in the south , have noted smaller job values , with people wanting less done on a visit . but the drop in new car sales could bring kwik - fit a fillip at easter , traditionally a busy time , as people are hanging on to their cars for longer . the new legislation on tyre tread depth should also lift demand by some 5 % . now the company is gearing up for when the economy picks up . there are 20 - odd new sites in the pipeline plus another 50\nvery good\nsites due to open in the next 18 months .\nin 1971 , farmer opened his first kwik - fit center in edinburgh , and quickly added three more shops , taking in many of the employees who had previously worked with him fitting tires . kwik - fit soon added tires to the mix and proved so popular with customers that within three years farmer had a total of 14 outlets in the chain . as he had done with his former tire business , farmer sold the new venture , this time to publicly traded ga robinson . in addition to \u00a3750 , 000 pounds he received a seat on the corporation ' s board . only several months later , however , robinson was in trouble . farmer bought out the other directors , paying less than what he had received a few months earlier , and regained control of the company . he unloaded losing operations and changed the name back to kwik - fit . once again he was in charge , but as a result of the company ' s brief connection with ga robinson he now had a few shops in the netherlands and , more importantly , a stock market listing for the business .\nkwik fit has received more than 50 business and customer service awards . these have included the institute of transport management\u2019s millennium award for service to the transport industry , the national insurance age award for the best insurance company in the uk for customer service , the daily telegraph award for customer service and the bt special award for the best use of telemarketing in providing customer care .\nwe have identified the tyre size ( s ) that may fit your { vehicle } . please select your front tyre size and rear tyre size below before clicking ' continue ' .\nit is a prospect that would upset kwik - fit ' s 51 - year - old founder , tom farmer , who maintains that a small minority let down the whole company by ignoring basic procedures . employees were called to crisis meetings nationwide and a code of practice that requires a fitter ' s diagnosis to be checked by another has been reaffirmed , to redress the balance .\nkwik fit centres up and down the country regularly receive letters of praise from happy customers who wanted to show their thanks . but not every compliment we receive is about our super - fast tyre fitting or our comfortable facilities . we hear some amazing and unusual stories about our staff and the service they provide and our latest tv advertising campaign highlights just some of these fantastic tales .\nduring this wait , which averages 40 minutes , kwik fit users have access to comfortable seating plus free tea and coffee , so they are relaxed and receptive to messages from brands . the free wi - fi in each centre combined with the fact that they are 8 % more likely ( than the average motorist ) to own a smartphone means the potential for response is maximised .\nfrom the opportunities and challenges of emerging technology to the need for greater effectiveness , from the challenge of measurement to building a marketing team fit for the future , we are your guide .\nover 4 , 500 members of kwik fit staff come through our training centres each year with nearly \u00a31 , 000 being spent on training per employee per year \u0117 over twice the national average for the industry . so next time you bring your car in to see us for mechanical repairs , mot or just a tyre change , you can be rest - assured your vehicle will be in safe hands .\nservicing proactively maintains your car , reducing the risk of a breakdown . even if it is irregular , it can help maintain your car ' s value . at kwik fit we provide a range of affordable car service packages to suit your needs . vehicle servicing is carried out by highly trained service technicians and we use parts that match the quality of the manufacturer ' s original equipment . we offer a genuine alternative to dealership servicing so why pay more ?\nwe stock a wide range of tyres for cars , vans and 4x4s to suit your driving needs and budget . with appointments available 7 - days - a - week it ' s as easy as click and fit !\nrecognising the importance of providing motorists with a choice beyond kwik fit , in 1984 , 16 centres were acquired in scotland and renamed \u2018budget tyres and exhausts\u2019 . further local acquisitions followed with charlie browns , chessington tyres , ebley tyres , humphries tyre sales and autospeed all being added to the network in the period 1995 - 1997 . they continue to trade under their own local identity whilst benefiting from centralised group buying , logistics , it , finance and administrative support .\nantonia noone , head of marketing at kwik fit , said : \u201cin making this major change we were keen to carry out an exhaustive review of the uk agency market . a number of the agencies who took part in a rigorous three stage pitch process were very impressive . however , it was enter which stood out with its mix of fresh thinking , significant experience and strong creative work . we look forward to developing some exciting and impactful campaigns to support our competitive strengths . \u201d\na service is a vehicle inspection that keeps your car in a reliable , safe and fully - functioning condition based on guidelines set out by the vehicle manufacturer . the service schedule will recommend specific checks and replacement parts including a car oil change at certain intervals . kwik fit offers a range of car servicing packages to match your vehicle usage and all include an oil change and filter replacement as standard . for a full list of what is included in our service packages , see our car servicing checklist .\nthe next two digits represent the size of the wheel rim that the tyre can be fitted to . it is also the diameter of the tyre from bead to bead . so a tyre marked 16 will fit on a 16 - inch wheel rim .\nwe offer a range of additional fast fit services including batteries , exhausts and brakes to help get your car or van back on the road as quickly as possible . learn more about the extensive range of vehicle maintenance and repairs services that we offer .\nin june 2011 , itochu completed the acquisition of kwik fit . itochu was founded in 1858 and has evolved and grown into one of japan\u2019s leading trading companies . with approximately 130 bases in 68 countries , itochu is engaged in domestic trading , import / export , and overseas trading of various products such as textile , information and communications technology , machinery , energy , metals , minerals , chemicals , forest products , general merchandise , food , construction , realty , finance , insurance , and logistics services , as well as business investment in japan and overseas .\ndespite that boost , the sudden expansion to over 200 centres in one year took its toll on kwik - fit . profits dipped for the first of only two times in the company ' s history . with hindsight , farmer admits he had bitten off a lot . but he is unrepentant :\ntwo acquisitions in a year would put a strain on any company of that size . but you ' ve got to take the opportunities as they come along . if we hadn ' t done it , we wouldn ' t be where we are today .\nevery new tyre we fit comes with a lifetime mileage guarantee which provides cover against manufacturing defects throughout the legal life of the tyre . if your new tyre develops a fault it will be returned to the manufacturer for inspection and a refund given for the remaining tread if a defect is found .\nkwik fit is a terrible company to work for ! \u2022 no respect between staff \u2022 lucky if you get a 10 min break all day \u2022 long days with very short breaks and still have to work past closing time \u2022 no gloves provided and when we ask for the manager to order some we get grief and shouted at being told \u201c it will effect our bonus at the end of the month \u201c all centre manager\u2019s and op\u2019s managers care about is hitting budget for the day which is almost impossible as they are set so high . and if we are struggling to get budget they start to rip off customers by telling them that their car needs things that it doesn\u2019t . i have seen so many loyal and innocent customers ripped off by managers because they have to hit budget . this is disgusting ! \u2022would not recommend any of my family or friends or anybody that i know to come to kwik fit as they would most likely get ripped off and not get a proper job done of their car\u2022 overall the company is only interested in profits , regardless of impact on staff . long hours , no time off and no bonus . in my centre they took the cost of gloves , blue roll tissue , sprays ( basically stuff that we need ) off staff bonuses . never enough people and very much a blame culture .\noutside the uk , farmer expects measured growth . in holland , the number of outlets was almost doubled two years ago with the acquisition of jan van den broek ' s 40 centres and there are opportunities to increase market share . in belgium , the current three outlets are set to rise to 40 in the next three to five years . elsewhere on the continent , farmer would consider some form of joint venture . he got his fingers burnt in france last year when kwik - fit opened a number of centres on its own account . they never made a profit . farmer admits that ,\nwe did not spend enough time on planning or on understanding the market . if we had , we would have made sure we had french management in place .\nthe pace of expansion in the late 1980s and fielding a potential bid from german tyre giant , continental , took its toll on profits . results to february 1990 registered the second of the two profit dips in kwik - fit ' s history . pre - tax figures were down 18 % to \u00a315 . 1 million . farmer identified a need for action on three fronts : he curtailed expansion , reduced borrowings and set in motion a comprehensive cost - cutting exercise . the first was easy and simply involved being more selective of new sites . the second covered greater efficiency in stockholding , the sale and leaseback of some properties and the disposal of a loss - making french venture . together these steps reduced borrowings from \u00a343 million to \u00a319 million . ( they are now down to \u00a315 million ) .\none interesting addition to the training centre classroom is the use of voting buttons . kwik fit\u00eds trainers appreciate that we all learn at different speeds and may already have a degree of background knowledge in a given subject . therefore , the voting buttons are used at the beginning of classroom sessions to gauge the existing knowledge of students . if a basic knowledge of the subject is already possessed then the trainer can focus his or her time on areas where the class is less proficient . essentially each training session is tailored to the needs of the class .\nour website uses cookies to place bookings and help us provide a better service . please click ok if you\u2019re happy with this or click here to change your settings ok\ntyre search by size unsure where to find your tyre size ? click here .\nhuge range of tyres at web - exclusive prices , available to buy online today .\nwe are committed to offering customers our most competitive tyre prices . read about our exclusive online tyre pricing .\nwe offer a series of faqs to help you learn more about our services or your vehicle .\n0800 75 76 77 our customer service opening hours are 8 : 30am to 5 : 30pm monday to friday , 8 : 30am to 5 : 00pm saturdays and 10 : 00am to 4 : 00pm sundays .\nour centres are open monday to friday from 08 : 30 to 18 : 00 , saturday 08 : 30 to 17 : 30 and sunday from 10 : 00 to 16 : 00 . local variations may apply .\nwe endeavour to ensure we are displaying the correct tyres for your vehicle . however , we recommend all customers check the tyre size printed on the side wall of their tyres before proceeding with a tyre purchase as occasionally discrepancies do occur . by selecting the tyre sizes above and clicking ' continue ' , you are indicating that you have checked your tyre sizes .\nto continue with your booking , please select your appointment time from the list below .\nsorry but we could not find your vehicle . please enter your vehicle details below .\nyour tyre size can be found on the sidewall of your current tyre and is a sequence of numbers and letters . the most common tyre size in the uk is 205 / 55r16 but there are many variations so it\u2019s important to check your existing tyre or to check your vehicle handbook to ensure the right tyre size has been installed .\nthe first three digits . this displays the width of the tyre in millimetres . a tyre marked 225 will measure 225mm across the tread from sidewall to sidewall .\nthe fourth and fifth digits of the tyre code that immediately follow the tyre width . the aspect ratio or profile height of the tyre sidewall is expressed as a percentage of the tyre width . so an aspect ratio of 55 for example means that the profile height of the tyre is 55 % of its width .\nthe speed rating of a tyre is represented by a letter of the alphabet at the end of the tyre size code and indicates the maximum speed capability of the tyre . tyres receive a speed rating based on a series of tests which measure the tyres capability to handle a set speed for a prolonged period of time .\nselect your tyre speed rating to find out the maximum speed your tyres can maintain .\nif you are unsure what speed rating you need , be sure to check your vehicle handbook . choosing a lower speed rating than that recommended by your vehicle manufacturer could potentially invalidate your insurance .\nenter your vehicle number plate below and we will find suitable tyres to match your vehicle .\nenter your summer tyre size below and we ' ll find appropriate tyre options for your vehicle .\nour tyres come in a wide range of options from runflat tyres to reinforced models designed to cope with extra loads and at a price to suit your pocket . choose cheap tyres from our budget range or select from premium brands including pirelli and goodyear for maximum performance and safety .\nyou will also be receiving our best prices when you buy your tyres online as we offer exclusive online tyre prices for our web customers , so you get a great deal too .\nif you can\u2019t make it to one of our centres why not have us come to you ? our mobile tyre fitting service is available in most parts of the uk with appointments available 7 days a week in many urban areas .\nplease make sure you bring your locking wheel nut key along for your appointment . if you have locking wheel nuts fitted , we will need the key in order to remove the wheels from your car . the locking wheel nuts can usually be found in the glove box or underneath the boot liner along with the spare tyre .\nplease enter your vehicle registration below and click ' search ' to view and book service and mot packages for your vehicle .\nplease note : our prices include vat where applicable . we are able to service the majority of vehicles but some vehicle exclusions may apply . we are currently unable to carry out servicing on hybrid / electric vehicles . for manufacturer servicing , please contact your local centre .\nplease bring along your vehicle log book so the technician can stamp this once the service is completed . this isn ' t essential but a service stamp in your log book each time you have you vehicle serviced can increase its resell value and shows potential buyers that the car has been well maintained . if booking a full service , please also bring your locking wheel nut key so that the technician can carry out a full wheel - off brake check .\nwe no longer sell insurance . for existing customers , you ' ll find all the help you need on this page .\nif you\u2019ve received a letter from us about your renewal and you would like to renew your policy with autonet , you can call them on 0330 343 8921 . lines are open 8 . 30am \u2013 9pm mon to thurs , 8 . 30am \u2013 8 . 30pm fri and 9am \u2013 5 . 30pm sat .\nif you\u2019ve received a letter from us about your renewal , and do not want autonet to contact you with a quote please call us on 0800 952 0667 , within 20 days of the date on your letter . lines are open 8 . 30am \u2013 7pm mon to fri and 9am \u2013 2pm sat .\nif you\u2019ve received a letter from us about your renewal and you would like to renew your policy with autonet , you can call them on 0330 343 8920 . lines are open 8 . 30am \u2013 9pm mon to thurs , 8 . 30am \u2013 8 . 30pm fri and 9am \u2013 5 . 30pm sat .\nif you\u2019ve received a letter from us about your renewal , and do not want autonet to contact you with a quote please call us on 0800 952 0666 , within 20 days of the date on your letter . lines are open 8 . 30am \u2013 7pm mon to fri and 9am \u2013 2pm sat .\nif you\u2019ve received a letter from us about your renewal and you would like to renew your policy with autonet , you can call them on 0330 343 8922 . lines are open 8 . 30am \u2013 9pm mon to thurs , 8 . 30am \u2013 8 . 30pm fri and 9am \u2013 5 . 30pm sat .\nif you\u2019ve received a letter from us about your renewal , and do not want autonet to contact you with a quote please call us on 0800 952 0668 , within 20 days of the date on your letter . lines are open 8 . 30am \u2013 7pm mon to fri and 9am \u2013 2pm sat .\nif you\u2019re an existing customer and need help with your policy you can call us on 0800 183 6116 . lines are open 8 . 30am \u2013 7pm mon to fri and 9am \u2013 2pm sat .\nif you need to make changes to your policy , you can also do this online by logging in to your account .\nif you\u2019re an existing customer and need help with your policy you can call us on 0800 561 1100 . lines are open 8 . 30am \u2013 7pm mon to fri and 9am \u2013 2pm sat .\nto make a home insurance claim please call 0345 122 3019 . lines are open 24 hours a day , 365 days a year .\nif you need to make a claim on an optional extra that you have purchased as part of your policy , please use the numbers below .\nexcess protection ( if purchased prior to 01 . 07 . 17 ) excess protection ( if purchased after or on 01 . 07 . 17 )\npersonal accident ( if purchased prior to 01 . 07 . 17 ) personal accident ( if purchased after or on 01 . 07 . 17 )\nkey cover ( if purchased prior to 01 . 05 . 17 ) key cover ( if purchased after or on 01 . 05 . 17 )\nto make a car insurance claim please call 0800 561 0600 . lines are open 24 hours a day , 365 days a year .\nif you\u2019re broken down and need assistance , please call 0333 000 1400 . lines are open 24 hours a day , 365 days a year .\nageas retail limited is authorised and regulated by the financial conduct authority . fca registered number 312468 . ageas retail limited is a sister company of ageas insurance limited .\nwe would love to hear about your customer experience . please feel free to visit your nearest store and provide us with your feedback .\nwe are actively involved in our various communities , supporting local school initiatives such as sports and recreational activities .\nthanks to kwikfit cavendish square for delivering a convenient and safe environment for me to leave my car while doing shopping ! what a professional team you have .\nafter , experiencing such bad service from another service provider\u2026it has been so refreshing to know that customer service is fundamental at kwikfit , v & a ; waterfront . the staff was very helpful and assisted me in such a friendly manner from the time i dropped my car until i collected it .\nplease keep up the good work . true customer care can only be beneficial to your business growth .\nit is evident that the owner of kwikfit , northcliff is directly involved at his store .\nthe staff are so helpful and willing to go that extra mile . thanks for always being ready to assist with all my car requirements .\nhow amazing to know that our local shopping mall , bedford centre has a kwikfit ! i can leave my car parked and just walk across the parking to the mall . such a convenience for my busy life . i get to shop , while my car\u2019s being fixed .\ni have been a customer at kwikfit mitchell\u2019s plain for the past ten years and have always received honest service from the owner of the store . this is the main reason why i trust taking my car for professional and sound advice about my car\u2019s requirements .\ni am a teacher in the killarney area and after work ( once a week ) it is such a pleasure stopping for the evening\u2019s supper at killarney mall and having my car cleaned while i shop .\nfrom car health to car beauty , we will deliver quality services at an affordable price .\nto grow the largest footprint of auto care services in africa and provide comprehensive auto care offering to all customers ; with a strong emphasis on after - sales vehicle care focusing on cars five years and older .\nitochu and its subsidiaries operate various tyre - related businesses globally . in the uk , itochu operates stapletons ( tyre services ) ltd based in letchworth garden city , a leading wholesaler , which also has its own retail network which includes sts tyres pros . in total sts adds 110 new locations to our network of service outlets .\nprivate company ( 81 % owned by cvc capital partners limited ) founded : 1971 employees : 11 , 500 sales : $ 1 billion ( 2002 est . ) naic : 811112 automotive exhaust system repair\nprincipal competitors : belron international ; the boots company plc ; cooper tire & rubber company ; gkn plc .\nbainbridge , jane ,\nknight of the road ,\nmarketing , june 26 , 1997 , p . 21 .\ndavidson , andrew ,\ntom farmer ,\nmanagement today , august 1995 , p . 34 .\nshirouzu , norihiko ,\nwall street hopes ceo will crank up company in big overhaul , not quick fix ,\nthe wall street journal , january 4 , 2002 , p . c1 .\nsource : international directory of company histories , vol . 54 . st . james press , 2003 .\nit had a turnover \u00a3875m in 2010 , of which \u00a3561m was in the uk . in 2009 , the last full year for which it has published accounts , it made \u00a398 . 4m in earnings before interest , tax , depreciation and amortisation , although it has sold its insurance division since then . it employs 4 , 600 people in the uk .\nitochu has acquired the company from european private equity firm pai partners . itochu already owns stapletons tyre services , a retailer and wholesaler , and will seek to make\nsynergies\nthrough owning the two businesses , it said .\nitochu ' s statement did not elaborate on further plans for the business , such as whether chief executive ian fraser would stay on , although reports have suggested he will .\nhalfords and bridgestone were both said to have considered buying the company this time round .\n\u00a9 2018 guardian news and media limited or its affiliated companies . all rights reserved .\ngrowth was steady in the early years . by 1980 , there were 52 uk outlets , plus a handful of centres in the netherlands which had been part of robinson . that year , however , two major acquisitions changed the company radically . the \u00a310 - million purchase of euro exhausts raised the number of outlets to 112 . months later , when firestone announced its withdrawal from the uk market , farmer picked up its 180 depots for \u00a33 . 5 million , pipping dunlop to the post . in a tidy deal , he then resold 82 unsuitable depots to dunlop for \u00a33 . 5 million .\nkey to the future success of the enlarged business was the introduction of computers . an initial investment of \u00a32 million has since grown to a total of \u00a37 million . each fitting centre has a\nmanagement action terminal\n, a microcomputer which handles all administrative functions including stock movements , customer quotations and sales receipts , employee time and attendance records , and banking and cash reconciliation . this leaves the depot manager , known as a master manager , free to concentrate on the customer , and on managing his team of fitters , whom farmer refers to as the\nhighest of the high\n.\nthe third area , costs , was more demanding .\nwe could have slashed advertising , reduced training or cut labour costs . each would have had an immediate impact ,\nsays farmer . but in hard times , maintaining customer awareness is crucial , as is training - if prices become competitive , service ( based on continuous training ) is what makes the difference , drums out farmer .\nso we increased the training spend by \u00a3500 , 000 a year .\nthen there were labour costs . that option , too , involving the loss of 20 or so jobs , was dismissed , on the grounds that it would be too destructive of morale to be justified .\nthat left day - to - day costs . a team of eight was set up to monitor the centres , with the aim of saving \u00a310 - 20 a day per centre .\nwe took 10 items and used the computer system to monitor them . if a centre got out of kilter , we got on the phone .\nthe result was a saving of some \u00a32 million a year . together with the success of the newly introduced high margin brake replacement business and tightening up on suppliers , the exercise added up to a considerable improvement on the bottom line .\nbritain is not short of entrepreneurial aspiration , but growing it is what counts .\nafter over 100 years as a manufacturer , construction products company elecosoft decided its future was digital .\neconomies of scale no longer guarantee success . how has p & g ; fought back against its nimbler , niche rivals ?\ninnovation bites : mevitae uses a combination of big data and machine learning to remove unconscious bias ."]}
{"id": 56156, "summary": [{"text": "indian telephone industries limited , commonly known as iti limited , is a state-owned manufacturer of telecommunications equipment in india .", "topic": 23}, {"text": "it was founded in 1948 , and today has six manufacturing facilities which produce a range of switching , transmission , access and subscriber premises equipment .", "topic": 12}, {"text": "it is headquartered at bengaluru ( bangalore ) .", "topic": 32}, {"text": "it produces gsm mobile equipment at its mankapur and raebareli plants .", "topic": 8}, {"text": "these two facilities supply more than nine million lines per annum to both domestic as well as export markets .", "topic": 25}, {"text": "it also produces information and communication technology ( ict ) equipment such as network management systems , encryption and networking solutions for internet connectivity , and secure communications networks and equipment for india 's military .", "topic": 3}, {"text": "the company has above 7000 employees . ", "topic": 16}], "title": "indian telephone industries limited", "paragraphs": ["indian telephone industries recruitment 2018 free job alert for both fresher and experienced candidates updated on july 9 , 2018 . get direct official link for applying indian telephone industries recruitment 2018 along with current indian telephone industries recruitment official notification 2018 here . find all recent indian telephone industries vacancy 2018 across india and check all latest indian telephone industries 2018 job openings instantly here , know upcoming indian telephone industries recruitment 2018 immediately here .\nthose who are interested in these indian telephone industries limited jobs in india and meet with the whole eligibility criteria related to these indian telephone industries limited job below in the same post . read the whole article carefully before applying .\nthose who are interested in these indian telephone industries limited jobs in india and meet with the whole eligibility criteria related to these indian telephone industries bank limited job below in the same post . read the whole article carefully before applying .\nfresherslive is the one stop place for indian telephone industries notification across various sectors and industries within india . fresherslive ensures that all the jobs get notified to all our visitors . we ensure that none of the jobs get missed out in our website . we help both fresher and experienced graduates to get recruitment notification on recent indian telephone industries recruitment 2018 openings across india . fresherslive is a leading job website for all government job recruitment notification . this page is an exclusive page for the latest recruitment notification from indian telephone industries indian telephone industries 2018 . fresherslive team ensures to present all the recruitment notification and job openings from indian telephone industries indian telephone industries in this exclusive recruitment page for indian telephone industries indian telephone industries . this page contains all the active and recently expired job openings and recruitment notification from indian telephone industries indian telephone industries 2018 .\ngovernment planning new bailout plan for iti . 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( indian telephone industries ) ( brief article ) < / a >\nthis is the right place for you to gather all the essential information to apply for recent indian telephone industries vacancies . fresherslive grants you numerous information like job description , total vacancy , eligibility criteria , salary , educational qualification , job locations , application procedure , application fees , selection procedure , last date for application , interview dates of indian telephone industries recruitment 2018 . links for indian telephone industries official notification , online application form is provided in this page itself , which paves you to apply for the indian telephone industries jobs in an easiest way . moreover furthermore you can discover many similar jobs in top companies in this page itself .\nthe cabinet committee on economic affairs has approved the following proposal of the department of telecommunications regarding continuation of reservation quota for m / s indian telephone industries limited ( m / s . iti ltd this will enable iti to survive in the competitive environment of telecom\u2026\nindian telephone industries ( iti ) limited , government of india has invited applications for the recruitment of chief finance managers and finance executives . interested and eligible candidates can apply for the posts before december 15 . the candidates will be selected on the basis of interview .\niti ' s proposed merger with bsnl likely to put financial burden on the latter . ( policy & regulation ) ( indian telephone industries ltd ) ( brief article )\nindian telephone industries limited is going to recruit fresher candidates in india for mathematicians & chemists posts . so , those candidates who are willing to work with this organization they may apply for this post . last date of apply 10 - april - 2017 . total numbers of vacancies are 06 posts . only those candidates are eligible who have passed first class in m . sc - ( chemistry / organic chemistry / analytical chemistry / bio - chemistry ) & first class in m . sc in mathematics . indian citizen having age in between 18 to 28years can apply for this indian telephone industries limited recruitment 2017 .\ngovernment planning new bailout plan for iti the indian government has signaled its intention to launch a bailout plan for the nation ' s first state - run entity , indian telephone industries ( iti ) , thereby clearing the way for the much - awaited resuscitation . the indian government is also intending to\u2026\nhere you can search for latest urltoken recruitment 2018 , jobs in india , online application , employment jobs alert , urltoken recruitment 2018 openings across india , exam result , vacancies 2018 , urltoken recruitment notification etc . apply for latest indian telephone industries recruitment 2018 : here you can find all latest indian telephone industries jobs alert . please read the provided information such as educational qualification , application fees , selection procedure etc . carefully before applying for the job . subscribe to indian telephone industries jobs and get recruitment notifications on senior manager / manager vacancies across india through urltoken .\nin order to get enrolled in indian telephone industries recruitment drive , fresherslive will help you with its resources like placement papers , aptitude skill test , interview questions and answers , current affairs , etc . so make use of it and clench your dream company job . rojgar samachar on indian telephone industries ' s latest recruitment are updated in fresherslive daily . don ' t miss this fruitful opportunity .\nindian telephone industries limited is going to recruit fresher candidates in india for diploma engineers posts . so , those candidates who are willing to work with this organization they may apply for this post . last date of apply 28 - april - 2017 . total numbers of vacancies are 27 posts . only those candidates are eligible who have passed high school or its equivalent and three years diploma in electronics or electronics & communication / electrical / mechanical / civil with minimum of 60 % aggregate marks for general & obc candidates and minimum of 58 % aggregate marks for sc / st / pwd candidates . indian citizen having age in between 18 to 30 years can apply for this indian telephone industries limited recruitment 2017 .\niti to develop ip phones . 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( july 9 , 2018 ) . urltoken\nto know immediately about the indian telephone industries jobs 2018 and vacancies which are to be announced in the near future , you can subscribe to our fresherslive free job alert to your email . surely you can get instant alerts related to upcoming indian telephone industries recruitment 2018 . the future depends on what you do today . grow with the world of opportunities @ fresherslive . best wishes for all your future endeavors .\nnew delhi : a parliamentary panel has asked the department of telecom ( dot ) to take up once again the proposal to grant defence psu status to indian telephone industries ( iti ) with the department of defence production .\nindian telephone industries ( iti ) , a public sector unit is set to roll out internet protocol phones , which can be used to make telephone calls via internet . iti has tied up with us - based semiconductor chip manufacturer texas instruments ( ti ) for developing these ip phones in the country .\niti to develop ip phones . ( internet ) . ( indian telephone industries ) ( brief article ) .\nindia telecom . information gatekeepers , inc . 2002 . retrieved july 09 , 2018 from highbeam research : urltoken\nthe government ' s plan to merge struggling telecom equipment maker indian telephone industries ltd . ( iti ) with indian state - run telecom service provider bharat sanchar nigam ltd . ( bsnl ) is likely to put additional financial pressure on the psu . a bsnl official said that this deal would impose and\u2026\niti to develop ip phones . ( internet ) . ( indian telephone industries ) ( brief article ) .\nindia telecom . information gatekeepers , inc . 2002 . highbeam research . 9 jul . 2018 < urltoken > .\nthis is the official website of iti limited , a public sector undertaking under the ministry of communication and information technology , government of india .\nindustrial training bsnl ( bharath sanchar nigham limited ) , kannur ( a govt . of india undertaking ) \u2022 a course on latest telecom technologies\nto monitor and manage a project of this scale census india wished to have a web based monitoring system and the same is conceptualized and implemented by iti limited and hosted in urltoken . anonymous access is permitted on this application only to a limited extended , for getting other services you may require user id and password and proper rights of access .\nindia , nov . 24 - - nbcc has signed memorandum of understanding ( mou ) with indian telephone industries ( iti ) , a state - owned manufacturer of telecommunications equipment in india and a central psu under department of telecommunications , ministry of communication & it and government of india . nbcc & \u2026\niti limited has signed a memorandum of understanding ( mou ) with the department of telecommunications , ministry of communications & it , government of india for the year 2018 - 19 .\nindian telephone industries ( iti ) , the oldest state - run firm in india failed to attract any bidders even on the last day of bid submission yesterday for the takeover of its three production facilities . iti director ( production ) ravi agarwal said that the management was yet to get any bids . although\u2026\niti limited , country\u2019s first psu post - independence and premier telecom manufacturing company today announced the expansion of its data center facility by adding 1000 additional racks in the existing set up . . .\nindia\u2019s first public sector unit ( psu ) - indian telephone industries limited ( iti ltd ) was established in 1948 . ever since , as a pioneering venture in the field of telecommunications , it has contributed to 50 % of the present national telecom network . with state - of - the - art manufacturing facilities spread across six locations and a countrywide network of marketing / service outlets , the company offers a complete range of telecom products and total solutions covering the whole spectrum of switching , transmission , access and subscriber premises equipment .\nshri dhingra has more than 13 years experience as board level executive and more than 6 years as chairman cum managing director . prior to his present position as chairman and managing director of iti ltd . , bangalore and also chairman and managing director of hudco , new delhi , he has worked as director ( finance ) in mumbai railway vikas corporation limited ( mrvc ) , a psu under the ministry of railways and also as director ( finance ) in indian rare earth limited ( irel ) , a psu under the department of atomic energy for a period totaling to about seven years .\nconsortium of central public sector undertakings ( cpsus ) consisting of bharat electronics limited ( bel ) , electronic corporation of india limited ( ecil ) and iti limited ( iti ) is implementing creation of national population register ( npr ) in 9 costal states , ( namely gujarat , maharashtra , goa , karnataka , kerala , tamil nadu , andhra pradesh , orissa , west bengal ) , nct of delhi and ut of puducherry for office of registrar general india , ministry of home affairs , govt . of india . cpsus will undertake the following activities on behalf of the orgi to enable creation of the national population register for the residents within the states assigned to cpsus : cpsus will undertake the following activities on behalf of the orgi to enable creation of the national population register for the residents within the states assigned to cpsus :\niti limited , the country\u2019s premier telecom company , is all set to take telecom and it to greater and unexplored realms . the company is looking for dynamic and result oriented professionals . professionals ready to take up the challenge and meeting the requirements are advised to visit the site regularly .\nhri k l dhingra has joined iti limited as its chairman and managing director on 8th april , 2010 . prior to this , he has been the chairman and managing director of housing and urban development corporation ( hudco ) , new delhi for more than 2\u00bd years from september 2007 to april 2010 .\niti ( indian telephone industries ) limited , palakkad plant ( a govt . of india undertaking ) period : may 2011 to may 2015 designation : system and network engineer \u2022 installation and maintenance of sql and mysql server for windows server 2008r2 & linux - redhat 5 . 6 , redhat 5 . 5 ( centos ) platforms . \u2022 data backup and restoration of mysql server for bulk data entries . \u2022 installation , configuration and maintenance for ibm server client network architecture \u2022 knowledge in dns , dhcp and active directory . \u2022 installation , networking , commissioning and conducting acceptance testing of mlln at various for bsnl & mtnl exchanges all over india , using tellabs 8100 managed access system for managed leased line network implementation . \u2022 providing technical support for tellabs 8100 nms ( network management system ) . \u2022 participated in setting up and validation of data center for the data entry of npr ( national population register ) project using servers , clients , access points and switches & loading different types of application software required to setup a data centre and for biometric enrollment centre all over india . \u2022 experience in security systems such as , cctv , access control and other elv systems installation and integration .\ncareer objective seeking a challenging position with a progressive company , where i can effectively utilize my technical skills and have the opportunity to deepen my knowledge . experience summary over 5 years of professional experience in it , networking , telecom transmission equipment ' s i & c and operation & maintenance also data center installation and management for various projects . industrial experience reliance jio infocomm limited . period : june 2015 to april 2016 designation : installation and commissioning engineer\nhe holds the distinction of being the only employee of an indian financial institution who passed a . c . i . b . ( london ) examination globally in july , 1997 . he holds the rare distinction of being the fellow of the indian institute of banking and finance , mumbai , the fellow of the chartered institute of bankers , scotland , fellow of the financial services institute of australasia ( finsia ) and also an associate member of chartered institute of bankers , uk , now renamed as ifs school of finance , uk .\nto enable submit their offers , the vendors needs to register themselves in e\u2013tendering portal urltoken . the vendors are requested to get their personnel trained in using the portal for submitting their bid on - line to iti limited and also procure the necessary digital signature certifiactes ( e - tokens ) . vendors can download the user manual from the link vendor help - manual . they may also contact m / s antares - iti ' s e procurement service provider - mr dhanraj : ph no : 09686115308 e - mail : dhanraj . prakash @ urltoken for further assistance .\nbeing one of the fastest growing industries in the world , the hot - selling product of the indian telecom industry is the sim card . needless to say , the pre - paid sim card needs a recharge card . these recharge cards are required in bulk volumes . manipal technologies provide these cards in excellent quality and in high volumes . since these cards act as brand ambassadors of the organization , we provide an option of a single pin recharge wherein the brand communication is prominent . owing to the high competition and cost , we provide other options like 5 - in - 1 , 2 - in - 1 product options . in addition , we also offer an innovative product called 10 pins in 1 card and sheet format . these can have upto fifty pins on a single sheet . such products reduce the client costs tremendously .\ndate of birth : 1st october 1986 sex : male nationality : indian marital status : married religion : islam passport no : m5548678 cisco id no : csco12551563 driving license 58 / 73 / 2005 - india ktfadilrahman @ urltoken skype id : fadilrahmankt visa status : visit visa expiry 23 / 08 / 2016 present address binomran po : 22565 qatar mob . : + 97466947113 permanent address kallil thazhe house pathippalam pathayakkunnu ( po ) kannur kerala - 670691 mob . : + 919605160557\nall the products manufactured and deployed are provided with round the clock technical support and repair services by the customer support centre . the in - house developed crm , a web based application package , is used for rendering and monitoring the above services . products supplied over two decades ago are also supported for maintenance and repair services . an expert system is also developed to help provide better service to customers . extension of services on emergency occasions such as earth quake in bhuj , fire in chennai ocb exchange , and support during indian peace keeping force operation in sri lanka are some of the milestones of this group .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 0 transitional / / en\nthe government of india has initiated the creation of national population register ( npr ) by collecting specific information of all usual residents in the country during the house listing and housing census phase of census 2011 during april 2010 to september 2010 . the npr is a comprehensive identity database to be maintained by the registrar general and census commissioner , india ( rg & cc , i ) , ministry of home affairs ( mha ) , government of india ( goi ) . the objective of creation of the npr is to help in better targeting of the benefits and services under the government schemes , improve planning , improve security and prevent identity fraud\n: orgi is scanning the schedule forms collected from the field at 15 centers across india . the scanned images will be handed over to cpsus to complete manual data entry in two languages , i . e . english language and local language of the state .\n: upon completion of manual data entry , cpsus will capture biometric data of all residents aged 5 years and above .\ndata consolidation and delivery : cpsus shall consolidate the captured data , including demographic and biometric data , and deliver the same to orgi for further action .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nthis article has been saved ! you may organize and add notes about this article below .\nplease use highbeam citations as a starting point only . not all required citation information is available for every article , and citation requirements change over time .\ncopyright 2009 information gatekeepers , inc . this material is published under license from the publisher through the gale group , farmington hills , michigan . all inquiries regarding rights or concerns about this content should be directed to customer service .\nbrowse back issues from our extensive library of more than 6 , 500 trusted publications .\nhighbeam research is operated by cengage learning . \u00a9 copyright 2018 . all rights reserved .\nat cengage , privacy is important to us , as such we have a global privacy program in order to comply with regulations that apply to us , our notices , and agreements with our customers . in order to protect and use data in accordance with these regulations , our polices and notices , we collect the birth year of our users . for additional questions or concerns please visit urltoken or contact the privacy office , privacy @ urltoken .\nkotak mahindra bank walk in interview - 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no . 1 job site in india . here you can find latest 2018 government as well as private job recruitment notifications for different posts vacancies in india . get top company jobs for both fresher and experienced . job seekers can get useful interview tips , resume services & interview question and answer . practice online test free which is helpful for interview preparation . register with us to get latest employment news / rojgar samachar notifications . also get latest free govt and other sarkari naukri job alerts daily through e - mail .\nindia\u2019s first public sector unit ( psu ) - iti ltd was established in 1948 . ever since , as a pioneering venture in the field of telecommunications , it has contributed to 50 % of the present national telecom network .\nchief finance manager : the candidates applying for this post should have a degree in ca / icwa .\nfinance executive : the candidates applying for this post should have a degree in ca / icwa or mba in finance .\nchief finance manager : the candidates applying for this post should be not be more than 45 years of age .\nfinance executive : the candidates applying for this post should not be more than 30 years of age .\nthe candidates can apply for the post through the official website , the link for which is www . itiltd - india . com . the candidates are required to send the soft copy of the duly filled application form by e - mail to harihar _ nni @ itiltd . co . in .\nto stay informed and know what is happening around the world with our g . k . and current affairs section .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 strict / / en\nurltoken\ngovernment jobs in india 2017 - 18 presented by govtjobsportal . in . daily 10 new govt jobs . stay tuned in with us for latest jobs , results and study material for government exam .\nonly those candidates are eligible who have passed high school or its equivalent and three years diploma in electronics or electronics & communication / electrical / mechanical / civil with minimum of 60 % aggregate marks for general & obc candidates and minimum of 58 % aggregate marks for sc / st / pwd candidates .\napplicants who meet with all eligibility criteria related to these diploma pass jobs will be selected on the basis of their performance in various round of selection . the various rounds of selections are as follow :\nthe process for applying these diploma pass jobs in india is to apply online . there is no other way to apply these government jobs . below we also share the direct official link to apply . we advise all interested candidates to click on that link for online application form .\nyou have to save this contact number in your contact list to get important govt job alerts on whatsapp .\nmy name is pankaj . by profession working as a software engineer and by choice working as a professional blogger from last 4 years . i am the founder & administrator of many websites . one of my popular websites is : urltoken . me and my team devotee most of our time in updating and maintaining our blogs .\nwe are not responsible for any job issues , as we are sharing information based on internet . please check the official advt . attached with in the each post , which represent the official file .\njob posted on : 20th june 2018 department name : cimfr recruitment 2018 job profile : stipendiary cadet trainee employment type : r . . .\naai recruitment for assistant posts 2018 aai career making opportunity 2018 airport jobs in india 2018 online government job appli . . .\ndefence research and development organisation ( drdo ) recruitment & assessment centre ( rac ) drdo through rac is inviting all in . . .\nnational health mission recruitment 2018 job posted on : 23th june 2018 department name : national health mission recruitment 2018 . . .\nbank of baroda recruitment for po posts 2018 bob recruitment 2018 government job vacancies in banking sector for officer posts thr . . .\ngovernment jobs in nit calicut 2018 nit recruitment 2018 125 posts for technical staff latest government jobs for 125 various posts . . .\njob posted on : 27th june 2018 department name : labour bureau recruitment 2018 job profile : supervisor , investigator , consultant . . .\nnfc hyderabad recruitment details nuclear fuel complex under department of atomic energy is inviting online government job applicat . . .\ngovernment jobs in punjab water supply and sanitation department govt jobs for jr . engineer posts 2018 here is one more government . . .\nrailway jobs notification 2018 4100 + posts for apprentice job posted on : 21th june 2018 department name : south central railway rec . . .\nonly those candidates are eligible who have passed first class in m . sc - ( chemistry / organic chemistry / analytical chemistry / bio - chemistry ) & first class in m . sc in mathematics .\napplicants who meet with all eligibility criteria related to these graduate pass jobs will be selected on the basis of their performance in various round of selection . the various rounds of selections are as follow :\nthe process for applying these graduate pass jobs in india is to apply online . there is no other way to apply these government jobs . below we also share the direct official link to apply . we advise all interested candidates to click on that link for online application form .\niti ltd palakkad is one among the six manufacturing plants of iti ltd . , established in 1976 , primarily for catering to the manufacture of electronic switching products and services . it is the nation\u2019s first electronic switching system manufacturing unit , for large digital switches and trunk exchanges , in collaboration with alcatel , france .\nthe palakkad plant located in kerala is situated beside nh 544 , between coimbatore and palakkad . the unit is accredited with iso 9001 : 2008 and iso 14001 : 2004 , engaged in the manufacture of high tech telecom equipments and also sim cards & smart cards . most of the control switching equipment related to the public network of bsnl / mtnl has been supplied by the palakkad plant .\nthe unit has recently entered the burgeoning service sector taking up projects like national population register ( npr - for home ministry , govt . of india ) , and socio economic caste census ( secc - for ministry of rural development , govt . of india ) .\nbesides conventional manufacturing of electronic exchanges , the unit is now taking up turn key projects like managed leased line network ( mlln ) , stand - alone signal transfer point ( sstp ) and voip networks etc . a full fledged smart card manufacturing centre ( with level 4 security ) has been setup and the unit has already supplied 35 million sim cards and 2 million national identity cards . for the successful implementation of these turn - key projects , iti deploys resources on need basis , anywhere in india .\nthe plant has a state - of - the - art multi - layer pcb manufacturing plant ( up - to 10 layers ) as a separate business centre that caters to the captive as well as external market requirements . the plant , having an annual capacity of 12000 sq m , follows mil - p - 55110 specification . the pcb plant is approved by lcso up to 10 layers . drdo has cleared usage of pcbs , manufactured at this plant .\nthe operations of the plant are all computerized and integrated with software applications developed in - house by the it group . the integrated manufacturing management system software is a commercially deployable application that integrates the diverse manufacturing functions including material management , production planning , shop floor control , billing , hr and financials . the plant provides customized it solutions in the areas of networking , erp & crm .\nmanufacturing plant housed in 40 acres by the side of nh 544 easily accessed by road , rail and air .\nfully air conditioned 12500 sq . m manufacturing areas . state of the art product independent electronic manufacturing plant with latest smt lines , generic testing facilities and process control equipments\nthe plant is equipped with state - of - the - art printed card assembly lines , capable of handling latest component packages ranging from 0201 to micro - bgas . these smd lines are from fuji japan and siemens , germany and are backed up with inspection and repair equipment , including x - ray inspection system . the plant is equipped with all test equipment needed for the product being manufactured as well as generic instruments like teradyne 128 in - circuit tester , scorpion manufacturing defect analyzer , high frequency oscilloscopes , hp based power test system etc . , which enables the plant in taking up any type of electronic assembly / product for manufacturing and testing . plant is equipped with a calibration laboratory to cater to the in - house calibration requirements .\nmost modern facility for electronic manufacturing with a carpet area 12500 sq mtrs . the area is fully equipped with total air conditioning , compressed air and round the clock electrical power with uninterrupted power supply . all the electronic and electrical assembly activities are carried out in this area .\no retain leadership in manufacturing and supply of new technology telecom products and also to regain status of top turnkey solution provider .\nndia\u2019s first public sector unit ( psu ) - iti ltd was established in 1948 . ever since , as a pioneering venture in the field of telecommunications , it has contributed to 50 % of the present national telecom network . with state - of - the - art manufacturing facilities spread across six locations and a countrywide network of marketing / service outlets , the company offers a complete range of telecom products and total solutions covering the whole spectrum of switching , transmission , access and subscriber premises equipment .\niti joined the league of world class vendors of global system for mobile ( gsm ) technology with the inauguration of mobile equipment manufacturing facilities at its mankapur and rae bareli plants in 2005 - 06 . this ushered in a new era of indigenous mobile equipment production in the country . these two facilities supply more than nine million lines per annum to both domestic as well as export markets .\nthe company is consolidating its diversification into information and communication technology ( ict ) to hone its competitive edge in the convergence market by deploying its rich telecom expertise and vast infrastructure . network management systems , encryption and networking solutions for internet connectivity are some of the major initiatives taken by the company .\nsecure communications is the company ' s forte with a proven record of engineering strategic communication networks for india ' s defence forces . extensive in - house r & d work is devoted towards specialized areas of encryption , nms , it and access products to provide complete customized solutions to various customers .\nhe has an illustrious career spanning over 32 years in the fields of banking , financial services , lending , corporate governance and business leadership .\nshri dhingra is a master in commerce ( m . com ) , bachelor in law ( ll . b . ) , master in business administration ( mba ) from faculty of management studies ( fms ) , delhi university . he has acquired additional banking qualifications from india ( caiib ) and uk ( acib , london ) .\nshri dhingra has participated in number of training programmes in india and abroad . he had extensive training exposures in singapore , germany , austria , australia and china . many leading organizations have conferred on him awards for ` corporate excellence\u2019 , ` industrial excellence\u2019 , ` performance excellence\u2019 and ` management excellence\u2019 . he has been a member of the prestigious experimental reimbursable seeding operation ( erso ) trust fund of un - 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{"id": 56158, "summary": [{"text": "retlaw enterprises , originally walt disney miniature railroad , then walt disney , inc. ( wdi ) , and then wed enterprises ( wed ) , was a privately held company owned by the heirs of entertainment mogul walt disney .", "topic": 23}, {"text": "disney formed the company to control the rights to his name and to manage two disneyland attractions that he personally owned .", "topic": 36}, {"text": "the name , retlaw , is walter spelled backwards . ", "topic": 36}], "title": "retlaw enterprises", "paragraphs": ["retlaw broadcasting co subsidiary of retlaw enterprises inc kjeo tv 47 v . american federation of television and radio artists , respondent - intervenor .\nretlaw broadcasting co subsidiary of retlaw enterprises inc kjeo tv 47 v . american federation of television and radio artists , respondent - intervenor . | findlaw\nretlaw broadcasting co . , a subsidiary of retlaw enterprises , inc . d / b / a kjeo - tv , channel 47 , petition . . .\nand an officer of retlaw enterprises inc . , a successor to the corporation her father organized in 1952 for certain\nhow walt disney used wed enterprises , inc . as a private family holding company\ndisney enterprises , inc . , copyright and trademark holder of disney - branded properties\ndescription : granted renewal application filed by retlaw enterprises , inc . , for station kima - tv , yakima , wa ; denied naacp ' s petition to deny .\nthe wonderful world of disney ' s other firm : entertainment : walt disney created a separate company for his family . retlaw enterprises inc . is now worth hundreds of millions .\nsix miles from disney ' s burbank headquarters , in an unlabeled two - story office building in north hollywood , is the late disney ' s other , more obscure corporate offspring : retlaw enterprises inc . ( retlaw is\nwalter\nspelled backward . )\nthe wonderful world of disney ' s other firm : entertainment : walt disney created a separate company for his family . retlaw enterprises inc . is now worth hundreds of millions . - latimes\nif you ' re curious , the remaining real estate and tv stations assets of wed enterprises remained with walt , and later his family , and were renamed retlaw enterprises . ( spell that backward . ) long after walt ' s death , the family sold the tv stations and some of the real estate and eventually folded the remaining retlaw assets into the walt disney family foundation .\nyou have # 2 all wrong . at that time , the parent company was walt disney productions and not twdc . also , it was retlaw enterprises and not wed that walt privately held .\nneil k . roman , michael x . imbroscio , jonathan r . galst , natacha steimer , james wrathall , jay t . smith , ( see above ) , for retlaw enterprises , inc .\nretlaw broadcasting co . , a subsidiary of retlaw enterprises , inc . d / b / a kjeo - tv , channel 47 , petitioner - cross - respondent , v . national labor relations board , respondent - cross - petitioner , american federation of television and radio artists , respondent - intervenor .\nwed enterprises employed the original imagineers who designed disneyland . and wed enterprises \u2014 not disneyland \u2014 owned the disneyland railroad , monorail , viewliner , and mark twain riverboat attractions in the park . the disney company didn ' t own those rides or the employment contracts of the park ' s designers until 1965 , when walt disney productions ( later renamed the walt disney company ) bought the design division of wed enterprises .\nthe one sam walton used , walton enterprises , to hold his shares of wal - mart stores , inc . , after the discount retailer\u2019s ipo\nretlaw broadcasting co . , a subsidiary of retlaw enterprises , inc . d / b / a kjeo - tv , channel 47 , petitioner - cross - respondent , v . national labor relations board , respondent - cross - petitioner , andamerican federation of television and radio artists , respondent - intervenor , 172 f . 3d 660 ( 9th cir . 1999 )\nretlaw broadcasting co . , a subsidiary of retlaw enterprises , inc . d / b / a kjeo - tv , channel 47 , petitioner - cross - respondent , v . national labor relations board , respondent - cross - petitioner , andamerican federation of television and radio artists , respondent - intervenor , 172 f . 3d 660 ( 9th cir . 1999 ) : : justia\nnegotiations in the summer of 1993 on a new cba reached a deadlock over the psc provision . retlaw and the union agreed on most of the language , but could not reach agreement on the italicized portions below that retlaw wanted to add :\nthe disneys all lead very private lives , and they are especially reticent when it comes to retlaw . they declined to be interviewed or to provide photographs for this story . the one retlaw officer they allowed to speak , vice president and treasurer robert l . wilson , read from a statement that he could not discuss retlaw ' s finances or the disneys individually .\n3 . specifically , the parties stipulated that retlaw negotiated pscs with two employees who were hired after the date of the purported impasse , and that retlaw had begun implementing a \u201cmerit increase\u201d proposal that the union refused to accept before negotiations broke off .\n[ 1 ] cbs broadcasting inc . , fox broadcasting co . , group w / cbs television stations partners , cbs television affiliates association , post - newsweek stations florida , inc . , kpax communications , inc . , lwwi broadcasting , inc . , and retlaw enterprises , inc . ( collectively\nplaintiffs\n)\nfisher cos . , a seattle - based company with businesses ranging from broadcasting stations to flour milling , is expected to announce today that it has agreed to buy the tv broadcasting assets of retlaw enterprises , a walt disney family - owned company , for $ 215 million in cash , according to those familiar with the deal .\ncbs broadcasting inc . ; fox broadcasting co . ; group w / cbs television stations partners , cbs television affiliates association ; post - newsweek stations florida , inc . ; kpax communications , inc . ; lwwi broadcasting , inc . ; and retlaw enterprises , inc . , plaintiffs , v . primetime 24 joint venture , defendant .\ncbs , inc . ; fox broadcasting co . ; group w / cbs television stations partners , cbs television affiliates association ; post - newsweek stations florida , inc . ; kpax communications , inc . ; lwwi broadcasting , inc . ; and retlaw enterprises , inc . , plaintiffs , v . primetime 24 joint venture , defendant .\nretlaw operates kjeo , a television station in fresno , california . 1 this appeal stems from a labor dispute between retlaw and its employees ' exclusive bargaining representative , the american federation of television and radio artists , afl - cio . the union represents the station ' s performing artists .\nby 1965 , the conflict of interest had grown so bad , and walt disney productions , now a public company with many public stockholders , so dependent upon wed enterprises , that it demanded wed sell it certain assets , as well as change its name . in 1965 , the transaction closed , and wed no longer owned those assets , which were now the property of the public walt disney productions . armed with cash , wed changed its name as required in the buyout contract . it settled on retlaw enterprises , and began diversifying .\n* retlaw operates kjeo , a television station in fresno , california . 1 this appeal stems from a labor dispute between retlaw and its employees ' exclusive bargaining representative , the american federation of television and radio artists , afl - cio . the union represents the station ' s performing artists .\nthe disneyland railroad ( along with the disneyland monorail and the disneyland viewliner ) was privately owned by walt when disneyland first opened . the company that operated them was retlaw ( walter , spelled backwards . ) it wasn\u2019t until the mid - 1980\u2019s that the disney company took control of retlaw\u2019s operations in the park .\nquestion : what company takes its name from walt disney and has mushroomed in size since disney started it years ago ? if you said walt disney co . - - operator of disneyland , creator of memorable children ' s movies - - you ' re only half right . six miles from disney ' s burbank headquarters , in an unlabeled two - story office building in north hollywood , is the late disney ' s other , more obscure corporate offspring : retlaw enterprises inc . ( retlaw is\nwalter\nspelled backward .\nsarah a . wolfe , the law firm of thomas e . campagne & associates , fresno , california , for petitioner - cross - respondent retlaw broadcasting company .\nretlaw was first called walt disney inc . , then wed enterprises . it was initially endowed with the merchandising rights to walt disney ' s name and likeness . wed licensed the rights back to the disney company in exchange for 5 % to 10 % of the income from each of disney ' s merchandising deals , and it could invest up to 15 % in new disney projects .\nin 2005 , 39 years after walt disney\u2019s death , retlaw had been wound down to a fraction of its former self , with walt\u2019s heirs having taken hundreds upon hundreds of millions in capital distributions and dividends out of the firm for their own personal lives and investment portfolios . at this point , they transferred retlaw enterprises to a non - profit called walt disney family foundation , which runs a museum in san francisco filled with details , items , and collectibles from disney\u2019s life . it is run by walt\u2019s daughter , who is now 80 years old .\ntoday retlaw owns six television stations , about 1 , 150 acres of land in california and a jet leasing firm , and it still gets a share of the income from old disney films released by the studio . retlaw used to own the monorail and steam railroad at disneyland before walt disney co . bought them back in 1982 .\n[ 1 ] plaintiffs consist of : cbs inc . , fox broadcasting co . , group w / cbs television stations partners ( included as a plaintiff in the amended complaint , d . e . # 100 ) , cbs television affiliates association ; post - newsweek stations florida , inc . ; kpax communications , inc . ; lwwi broadcasting , inc . ; and retlaw enterprises , inc .\nnatacha steimer , james wrathall , wilmer cutler & pickering , washington , dc , neil k . roman , jonathan r . galst , michael x . imbroscio , jay t . smith , covington & burling , washington , dc , for cbs television affiliates association , post - newsweek stations florida inc . , kpax communications , inc . , lwwi broadcasting , inc . , retlaw enterprises , inc .\nretlaw appeals , contending that the nlrb erred in concluding that ( 1 ) pscs are a permissive subject of collective bargaining , and ( 2 ) retlaw had no right to refuse to produce copies of pscs to the union . we have jurisdiction under 29 u . s . c . \u00a7\u00a7 160 ( e ) - ( f ) .\naccording to the l . a . times , the first asset the disney family bought through the now - renamed retlaw enterprises was a television station in fresno , which started an acquisition spree that ultimately resulted in the disney family\u2019s private holding company owning a jet charter airline , more than half a dozen cbs affiliates , and nearly 1 , 200 acres of farmland and undeveloped real estate in southern california .\nretlaw initially owned the merchandising rights to walt disney ' s name , the engineering division that designed disneyland , and the two disneyland trains . but the privately held retlaw has since cut most of its ties to walt disney co . and become a conservative broadcasting and real estate firm . it is probably worth in excess of $ 150 million .\nand shares of retlaw enterprises to effectively make sure his grandchildren inherited a vast fortune , and that it was tied up in a way nobody could screw it up . this man was a shrewd , ruthless business titan . it\u2019s hard not to respect how he marshaled the limited resources he had to create something bankers and investors thought insane . this was not some pie - in - the - sky animator . he knew\nwed also held walt ' s creative team , which designed disneyland and many of its attractions , including the monorail . in 1965 , however , walt sold wed enterprises ' design and architectural group to what was then known as walt disney productions .\nby the late 1990\u2019s , retlaw sold off its remaining television and media assets , which the l . a . times says in the related story were worth $ 215 million in cash .\nafter the purported impasse , the union by letter dated august 24 demanded that retlaw produce copies of \u201call existing [ pscs ] with bargaining unit employees and the names and addresses of the bargaining unit , \u201d explaining that this information was needed to prepare for further negotiations . after retlaw did not reply , the union repeated this request several weeks later in a second letter . by letter dated october 19 , retlaw through counsel responded with a list of names and addresses of all bargaining unit employees , including whether they were employed under pscs . however , asserting that \u201cstrong confidentiality and relevancy concerns , as well as employee privacy issues\u201d barred disclosure , retlaw refused to produce copies of the pscs themselves . retlaw maintained in the letter that this information was \u201cirrelevant to the bargaining process\u201d and suggested that the union ' s request was in bad faith because it came after negotiations had stalemated . the nlrb concluded that retlaw ' s refusal to produce copies of the pscs to the union was an unfair labor practice , also in violation of sections 8 ( a ) ( 1 ) and 8 ( a ) ( 5 ) of the act .\nbasically , walt disney setup wed enterprises and gifted shares of it to his heirs . for example , here are stock certificates that he gave to one of his young grandsons for 10 shares , and 2 1 / 2 shares , in the private company :\nretlaw ' s small jet charter service is at van nuys airport , where the company leases out its one corporate jet when its executives aren ' t using it . retlaw also is planning to move its headquarters to a new $ 18 - million three - story office complex and aircraft hangar it is scheduled to begin building early next year on the airport ' s west side .\nafter the purported impasse , the union by letter dated august 24 demanded that retlaw produce copies of\nall existing [ pscs ] with bargaining unit employees and the names and addresses of the bargaining unit ,\nexplaining that this information was needed to prepare for further negotiations . after retlaw did not reply , the union repeated this request several weeks later in a second letter . by letter dated october 19 , retlaw through counsel responded with a list of names and addresses of all bargaining unit employees , including whether they were employed under pscs . however , asserting that\nstrong confidentiality and relevancy concerns , as well as employee privacy issues\nbarred disclosure , retlaw refused to produce copies of the pscs themselves . retlaw maintained in the letter that this information was\nirrelevant to the bargaining process\nand suggested that the union ' s request was in bad faith because it came after negotiations had stalemated . the nlrb concluded that retlaw ' s refusal to produce copies of the pscs to the union was an unfair labor practice , also in violation of sections 8 ( a ) ( 1 ) and 8 ( a ) ( 5 ) of the act .\nsilverman , 880 f . supp . at 255 - 56 . because of these differences , analysis of mandatory and permissive subjects in professional sports is not necessarily amenable , as retlaw suggests , to wholesale application in other economic spheres . retlaw certainly has not shown that the psc in broadcasting is on par with free agency ' s influence in baseball in setting players ' salaries and other contract terms .\nthis factual overview is taken from the nlrb ' s findings . retlaw broad . co . , 324 n . l . r . b . no . 18 , 1997 wl 428577 ( 1997 )\nsilverman , 880 f . supp . at 255 - 56 . because of these differences , analysis of mandatory and permissive subjects in professional sports is not necessarily amenable , as retlaw suggests , to wholesale application in other economic spheres . retlaw certainly has not shown that the psc in broadcasting is on par with free agency ' s influence in baseball in setting players ' salaries and other contract terms .\nthe walt disney company ended up having to buy wed enterprises after walt\u2019s death for a reported $ 46 . 2 million in shares in 1981 . the company named after walt disney could have saved a huge sum of money if it had only believed in its founder in the first place .\ndisney formed retlaw in 1953 to give his family a slice of income from some of his other company ' s lucrative operations , including disneyland . the slice turned out to be worth hundreds of millions of dollars .\n1 . this factual overview is taken from the nlrb ' s findings . retlaw broad . co . , 324 n . l . r . b . no . 18 , 1997 wl 428577 ( 1997 ) .\nwe conclude that the nlrb correctly interpreted the act and its findings of fact are supported by substantial evidence . retlaw ' s petition for review is denied and the nlrb ' s cross - application for enforcement is granted .\nnorth hollywood - based retlaw , whose primary shareholders are members of the disney family , sold the rights to the walt disney name and likeness to walt disney co . in 1982 , but had held on to its television stations .\nbenjamin w . tucker , jr . , 57 | mr . tucker has been acting president & ceo of fisher communications , inc . since january 2005 and has been president | | | of fisher broadcasting company since 2001 . mr . tucker was executive vice president of broadcasting operations of | | | fisher broadcasting company during 2001 . he also served as senior vice president of fisher television regional | | | group - - fisher broadcasting company from 1999 to 2001 and was vice president of retlaw enterprises , inc . , a | | | broadcasting com . . .\na collective bargaining agreement ( \u201ccba\u201d ) that went into effect in 1990 expired on july 1 , 1993 . 2 negotiations in the summer of 1993 aimed at a new cba broke down over personal service contracts ( \u201cpscs\u201d ) . pscs are employment agreements negotiated directly between retlaw and an individual employee , who is often represented in the negotiations by his or her attorney or agent . a psc allows retlaw and the employee to craft specific terms and conditions of employment that are more favorable to the employee than under the cba . pscs had been a feature of the previous cba . indeed , the union had long accepted pscs as a general proposition to enable retlaw to attract particularly talented or coveted employees . the cba had acted as a floor on terms and conditions of employment that could be exceeded on an individual basis via a psc . retlaw and the union had followed a practice of allowing the union to be present during psc negotiations , but only on the employee ' s request .\nthe dispute here is over how these well established principles apply to pscs . in sum , the nlrb concluded that the psc provision was permissive because direct dealing between retlaw and employees via pscs , unless accepted by the union in advance , would undermine the act ' s mandate that retlaw bargain collectively with the union on \u201cwages , hours , and other terms and conditions of employment . \u201d 29 u . s . c . \u00a7\u00a7 158 ( a ) ( 5 ) , ( d ) .\nbenjamin w . tucker , jr . , 57 | mr . tucker has been acting president & ceo of fisher communications , inc . since january 2005 and has been president | | | of fisher broadcasting company since 2001 . mr . tucker was executive vice president of broadcasting operations of | | | fisher broadcasting company during 2001 . he also served as senior vice president of fisher television regional | | | group - - fisher broadcasting company from 1999 to 2001 and was vice president of retlaw enterprises , inc . , a | | | broadcasting company , from 1991 to 1999 .\nthe dispute here is over how these well established principles apply to pscs . in sum , the nlrb concluded that the psc provision was permissive because direct dealing between retlaw and employees via pscs , unless accepted by the union in advance , would undermine the act ' s mandate that retlaw bargain collectively with the union on\nwages , hours , and other terms and conditions of employment .\n29 u . s . c . \u00a7\u00a7 158 ( a ) ( 5 ) , ( d ) .\na collective bargaining agreement (\ncba\n) that went into effect in 1990 expired on july 1 , 1993 . 2 negotiations in the summer of 1993 aimed at a new cba broke down over personal service contracts (\npscs\n) . pscs are employment agreements negotiated directly between retlaw and an individual employee , who is often represented in the negotiations by his or her attorney or agent . a psc allows retlaw and the employee to craft specific terms and conditions of employment that are more favorable to the employee than under the cba . pscs had been a feature of the previous cba . indeed , the union had long accepted pscs as a general proposition to enable retlaw to attract particularly talented or coveted employees . the cba had acted as a floor on terms and conditions of employment that could be exceeded on an individual basis via a psc . retlaw and the union had followed a practice of allowing the union to be present during psc negotiations , but only on the employee ' s request .\nwalt disney died in 1966 , and today retlaw is owned by his widow , lillian , 91 , and their two publicity - shy daughters , diane disney miller , 56 , and sharon disney lund , 53 , who is the only one of the three on the walt disney co . board of directors . lillian and sharon each own 30 % of retlaw ; the remaining 40 % is owned by diane , her husband , former walt disney co . chief executive ronald w . miller , and their children .\nretlaw ' s real estate includes 580 acres of farmland worth more than $ 8 million on the eastern edge of palmdale in the mojave desert ; 220 acres of vacant land in riverside county , and 330 acres of avocado groves in escondido and riverside county .\nthe conclusion that confidentiality in this case was a red herring is consistent with nlrb precedent turning back similar claims . the nlrb stressed here that it had \u201cpreviously rejected the same arguments advanced by [ retlaw ] - i . e . , that the disclosure of similar wage information would violate employee confidentiality and privacy interests - when raised by other employers in the broadcasting industry . \u201d retlaw broad . co . , 324 n . l . r . b . no . 18 , 324 nlrb 138 n . 1 , 1997 wl 428577 ( 1997 ) ( collecting cases ) . see also king broad . co . , 324 n . l . r . b . no . 57 , 1997 wl 566244 ( 1997 ) ( rejecting , shortly after decision in retlaw , claim of confidentiality as ground for non - disclosure of pscs ) . retlaw has not set forth any reason for overturning the nlrb ' s determination that its refusal to produce copies of pscs to the union was an unfair labor practice . we hold , therefore , that the nlrb did not err . 7\nthe conclusion that confidentiality in this case was a red herring is consistent with nlrb precedent turning back similar claims . the nlrb stressed here that it had\npreviously rejected the same arguments advanced by [ retlaw ] - - i . e . , that the disclosure of similar wage information would violate employee confidentiality and privacy interests - - when raised by other employers in the broadcasting industry .\nretlaw broad . co . , 324 n . l . r . b . no . 18 , 324 nlrb 138 n . 1 , 1997 wl 428577 ( 1997 ) ( collecting cases ) . see also king broad . co . , 324 n . l . r . b . no . 57 , 1997 wl 566244 ( 1997 ) ( rejecting , shortly after decision in retlaw , claim of confidentiality as ground for non - disclosure of pscs ) . retlaw has not set forth any reason for overturning the nlrb ' s determination that its refusal to produce copies of pscs to the union was an unfair labor practice . we hold , therefore , that the nlrb did not err . 7\non july 26 , negotiations broke off over this and several other sticking points not at issue in this appeal . by letter dated august 18 , retlaw declared that the parties were at a \u201cgood - faith\u201d impasse and that it would exercise its \u201cright\u201d to implement unilaterally its \u201clast , best , and final\u201d collective bargaining proposal . retlaw then implemented that proposal in several respects . 3 as discussed further below , the nlrb found that no valid impasse existed because the psc provision was a \u201cpermissive\u201d subject of collective bargaining . it followed from this conclusion that retlaw ' s bargaining to impasse over the psc provision , and implementing part of its final contract proposal , was an unfair labor practice , in violation of sections 8 ( a ) ( 1 ) and 8 ( a ) ( 5 ) of the national labor relations act ( \u201cact\u201d ) . see 29 u . s . c . \u00a7\u00a7 158 ( a ) ( 1 ) , ( 5 ) .\nthis strategic transaction takes us to a new level ,\nsaid william w . krippaehne jr . , president and chief executive of fisher .\n. . . with the acquisition of the retlaw stations , we are achieving our objective of growing in a region with the type of affiliate stations we know how to operate .\nwalt disney productions gave retlaw 818 , 461 shares of stock to be done with the entire arrangement , which the disney family members who owned retlaw took for themselves instead of reinvesting it back in the business ; that way , they could each hold shares of the public disney business individually instead of as a group . roy disney once again objected strongly , saying the transaction was overvalued and it was simply a way for walt\u2019s heirs to take even more cash and ownership out of the public business . he was overruled . again . i think walt disney productions just wanted to be done with the heirs . at least , that is what the evidence looks like .\non july 26 , negotiations broke off over this and several other sticking points not at issue in this appeal . by letter dated august 18 , retlaw declared that the parties were at a\ngood - faith\nimpasse and that it would exercise its\nright\nto implement unilaterally its\nlast , best , and final\ncollective bargaining proposal . retlaw then implemented that proposal in several respects . 3 as discussed further below , the nlrb found that no valid impasse existed because the psc provision was a\npermissive\nsubject of collective bargaining . it followed from this conclusion that retlaw ' s bargaining to impasse over the psc provision , and implementing part of its final contract proposal , was an unfair labor practice , in violation of sections 8 ( a ) ( 1 ) and 8 ( a ) ( 5 ) of the national labor relations act (\nact\n) . see 29 u . s . c . \u00a7\u00a7 158 ( a ) ( 1 ) , ( 5 ) .\nretlaw ' s tv stations , all cbs affiliates , are kjeo in fresno ; kmst in monterey , calif . ; kepr in pasco , wash . ; kima in yakima , wash . ; kidk in idaho falls , ida . , and klew in lewiston , ida . , the town where walt and lillian were married in 1925 .\nwalt created yet another company with just the money that could be made off of having his name and likeness attached to a product or service . it says everything about the man that his sign of approval alone was worth millions , because that\u2019s how much people trusted him to consistently deliver quality entertainment . the company created was originally called walt disney , inc . , but would later change its name to wed enterprises to avoid confusion with the walt disney company .\nthe rights were obviously valuable in light of disney ' s phenomenal growth . between 1953 and late 1981 , disney paid wed / retlaw a total of $ 45 . 6 million in\nname\nroyalties , with $ 25 . 6 million representing merchandise and $ 20 million covering the company ' s projects , namely walt disney world in florida .\nfamily - run disney foundations . for example , more than $ 10 , 000 , 000 was given to the walt disney family foundation ( the now - parent of retlaw enterprises ) . by structuring the wdff as a private foundation and not a public charity , the disney family can get around the disclosure laws so people can\u2019t know what they are taking in salaries and benefits . apparently walt taught them well . i have absolutely no evidence for this , and am not indicating that i think the disney family is doing it , but one technique for wealth preservation is to hire the heirs to run the foundations like this so that you can pay them very large , six or seven figure salaries , while lowering your overall tax bill . if they are doing it , it\u2019s perfectly legal so i see no problem .\nso now it ' s time for that history lesson . wdi started not as walt disney imagineering , but as walt disney inc . \u2014 a separate company from walt disney productions that walt formed personally to license his name and work on side projects . . . such as the design of disneyland . after the disney productions board of directors balked at the name of walt disney inc . , walt changed it in 1953 to wed enterprises ( for his initials : walt elias disney ) .\ncreating retlaw reflected walt disney ' s vision for providing riches for his family . but it also strained relations between him and his brother , the late roy o . disney , and later between walt disney ' s heirs and roy disney ' s son , roy e . disney , who today oversees shamrock holdings inc . , a big investment firm in burbank .\nin 1982 , the public walt disney productions wanted to be done with retlaw entirely , and offered to buy everything related to the disney theme parks so they could go their separate ways . at this point , walt had been deceased for 16 years . it was tiresome and insulting that the namesake , enormous , publicly traded disney empire didn\u2019t even own its own iconic monorail .\nthe nlrb ' s order will be enforced if it correctly applied the law and its factual findings are supported by substantial evidence . nlrb v . district council of iron workers , 124 f . 3d 1094 , 1098 ( 9th cir . 1997 ) . retlaw advances no serious claim that the nlrb ' s findings of fact are not adequately supported by the record . rather , at issue is the scope of retlaw ' s obligation to bargain collectively in good faith over \u201cwages , hours , and other terms and conditions of employment . \u201d 29 u . s . c . \u00a7\u00a7 158 ( a ) ( 5 ) , ( d ) . the nlrb ' s conclusions as to matters falling within \u201cterms and conditions of employment\u201d are not lightly disturbed :\nthe nlrb ' s order will be enforced if it correctly applied the law and its factual findings are supported by substantial evidence . nlrb v . district council of iron workers , 124 f . 3d 1094 , 1098 ( 9th cir . 1997 ) . retlaw advances no serious claim that the nlrb ' s findings of fact are not adequately supported by the record . rather , at issue is the scope of retlaw ' s obligation to bargain collectively in good faith over\nwages , hours , and other terms and conditions of employment .\n29 u . s . c . \u00a7\u00a7 158 ( a ) ( 5 ) , ( d ) . the nlrb ' s conclusions as to matters falling within\nterms and conditions of employment\nare not lightly disturbed :\nin support of its position on this issue , retlaw contends that california law bars disclosure of pscs on privacy grounds . even if california law would have that effect , any state - law authority must yield to the act due to federal preemption . brown v . hotel & restaurant employees & bartenders int ' l union local 54 , 468 u . s . 491 , 503 , 104 s . ct . 3179 , 82 l . ed . 2d 373 ( 1984 ) . retlaw ' s assertion that its employees ' psc information was confidential under united states department of defense v . federal labor relations authority , 510 u . s . 487 , 114 s . ct . 1006 , 127 l . ed . 2d 325 ( 1994 ) is also unconvincing . that case dealt with whether the home addresses of a particular group of federal employees were protected from disclosure under an exception in the freedom of information act . the nlrb has specifically rejected a confidentiality claim based on united states department of defense . see pacific physicians servs . , inc . , 315 n . l . r . b . 108 , 1994 wl 541495 ( 1994 ) . retlaw does not challenge the nlrb ' s interpretation of that decision\n7 . in support of its position on this issue , retlaw contends that california law bars disclosure of pscs on privacy grounds . even if california law would have that effect , any state - law authority must yield to the act due to federal preemption . brown v . hotel & restaurant employees & bartenders int ' l union local 54 , 468 u . s . 491 , 503 , 104 s . ct . 3179 , 82 l . ed . 2d 373 ( 1984 ) . retlaw ' s assertion that its employees ' psc information was confidential under united states department of defense v . federal labor relations authority , 510 u . s . 487 , 114 s . ct . 1006 , 127 l . ed . 2d 325 ( 1994 ) is also unconvincing . that case dealt with whether the home addresses of a particular group of federal employees were protected from disclosure under an exception in the freedom of information act . the nlrb has specifically rejected a confidentiality claim based on united states department of defense . see pacific physicians servs . , inc . , 315 n . l . r . b . 108 , 1994 wl 541495 ( 1994 ) . retlaw does not challenge the nlrb ' s interpretation of that decision .\nretlaw has other revenue sources as well . it draws annual payments - - often $ 600 , 000 or more - - from walt disney co . for 26 disney live - action movies , notably\nmary poppins .\nthe films were produced by disney in the 1960s , and the payments reflect 10 % equity stakes walt disney bought in the films as part of his management contract with walt disney co .\nwhether retlaw was entitled to declare an impasse over the psc provision and implement its final offer turns on the distinction between \u201cmandatory\u201d and \u201cpermissive\u201d subjects of collective bargaining . considerable scholarly effort has been invested explaining the difference and it is not easily characterized . see generally 1 patrick hardin , the developing labor law 851 - 947 ( 3d ed . 1992 & supp . 1998 ) . nonetheless , a few general principles are relevant .\n* whether retlaw was entitled to declare an impasse over the psc provision and implement its final offer turns on the distinction between\nmandatory\nand\npermissive\nsubjects of collective bargaining . considerable scholarly effort has been invested explaining the difference and it is not easily characterized . see generally 1 patrick hardin , the developing labor law 851 - 947 ( 3d ed . 1992 & supp . 1998 ) . nonetheless , a few general principles are relevant .\nin the 1920s , walt and roy o . disney co - founded the disney studio , with walt the creative partner and roy the financial man . according to john taylor ' s 1987 book\nstorming the magic kingdom ,\nan account of takeover threats against walt disney co . in the mid - 1980s , roy vehemently objected to retlaw ' s creation . he felt betrayed that walt was diverting a portion of the company ' s income to walt ' s side of the family .\nwas originally called walt disney inc . it was created in 1953 when walt and some of his design engineering employees formed a new corporation . after the ipo of walt disney productions ( later named the walt disney company in the 1980\u2019s to honor its founder ; this is the business that you can buy shares of on the new york stock exchange under the ticker symbol dis ) , the firm changed its name to wed enterprises so it wouldn\u2019t be confused with the main , publicly traded business . walt\u2019s brother and co - founder , roy , strongly opposed walt\u2019s creation of the company and thought that it was a crooked , selfish move designed to drain the coffers of the main business .\ndisney renamed wed enterprises as walt disney imagineering in 1986 . but for those first 10 years of disneyland ' s existence , imagineering wasn ' t even legally part of what we now know as the walt disney company . and wdi retained its independent spirit for decades later , including a disdain for the\ndisney look\ngrooming guidelines that ruled every other cast member who stepped foot in the parks . when i worked at walt disney world in the early 1990s , if we saw someone with a mickey name tag and a mustache walking in the park , we knew it was an imagineer on site . that ' s how we found out about new projects , in the days before online rumor boards .\nwe hold that the psc provision is permissive because it would have allowed \u201cthe employer , in effect , to deal with its employees rather than with their statutory representative . \u201d borg - warner , 356 u . s . at 350 , 78 s . ct . 718 . retlaw ' s declaration of impasse over this issue violated the act because it amounted to a refusal \u201cto bargain collectively with the representatives of [ the ] employees . \u201d 29 u . s . c . \u00a7 158 ( a ) ( 5 ) .\nwe hold that the psc provision is permissive because it would have allowed\nthe employer , in effect , to deal with its employees rather than with their statutory representative .\nborg - warner , 356 u . s . at 350 , 78 s . ct . 718 . retlaw ' s declaration of impasse over this issue violated the act because it amounted to a refusal\nto bargain collectively with the representatives of [ the ] employees .\n29 u . s . c . \u00a7 158 ( a ) ( 5 ) .\nbecause the nlrb properly found that no valid impasse existed in this case , we have no occasion to address the scope of retlaw ' s right to implement its final contract proposal after impasse . cf . colorado - ute elec . ass ' n , inc . v . nlrb , 939 f . 2d 1392 ( 10th cir . 1991 ) ( declining to enforce nlrb order finding that employer ' s decision to implement merit wage plan after impasse was an unfair labor practice ) . like the nlrb , we voice no opinion on this issue\n6 . because the nlrb properly found that no valid impasse existed in this case , we have no occasion to address the scope of retlaw ' s right to implement its final contract proposal after impasse . cf . colorado - ute elec . ass ' n , inc . v . nlrb , 939 f . 2d 1392 ( 10th cir . 1991 ) ( declining to enforce nlrb order finding that employer ' s decision to implement merit wage plan after impasse was an unfair labor practice ) . like the nlrb , we voice no opinion on this issue .\nif you dig into the old securities and exchange commission filings around the time , you find out how shocking the figures were . between 1955 when walt disney productions began to get ready to go public and the end of fiscal 1981 , retlaw had charged walt disney productions $ 75 million for use of the monorail and disneyland railroad . it was absolutely ridiculous . roy disney was right \u2013 the public company , walt disney productions , should have owned those assets from the outset . it really was just a way for walt to pocket more cash and , just as importantly after\nunder our narrow standard of review , we are not quick to override the nlrb ' s judgment that a matter is a permissive subject of collective bargaining . the nlrb ' s finding that the psc provision was permissive withstands judicial scrutiny because it is a \u201creasonably defensible\u201d construction of the act . ford motor co . v . nlrb , 441 u . s . 488 , 497 , 99 s . ct . 1842 , 60 l . ed . 2d 420 ( 1979 ) . therefore , we hold that the nlrb ' s conclusion that retlaw committed an unfair labor practice by declaring an impasse and implementing part of its final contract proposal was not error . 6\nunder our narrow standard of review , we are not quick to override the nlrb ' s judgment that a matter is a permissive subject of collective bargaining . the nlrb ' s finding that the psc provision was permissive withstands judicial scrutiny because it is a\nreasonably defensible\nconstruction of the act . ford motor co . v . nlrb , 441 u . s . 488 , 497 , 99 s . ct . 1842 , 60 l . ed . 2d 420 ( 1979 ) . therefore , we hold that the nlrb ' s conclusion that retlaw committed an unfair labor practice by declaring an impasse and implementing part of its final contract proposal was not error . 6\nin silverstar enterprises , inc . v . aday , 537 f . supp . 236 , 238 ( s . d . n . y . 1982 ) , the court concluded that the copyright act was not implicated because it was undisputed that plaintiff ' s claim arose from the license agreement . finally , in kiwanis int ' l v . ridgewood kiwanis club , 806 f . 2d 468 , 472 ( 3d cir . 1986 ) , cert . dismissed , 483 u . s . 1050 , 108 s . ct . 362 , 97 l . ed . 2d 812 ( 1987 ) , the plaintiff brought suit specifically to enforce its rights under contract . as opposed to these two cases , plaintiffs have specifically asserted that primetime has exceeded its authority pursuant to the shva . as the license between foxnet and primetime is limited to\nunserved households\nas defined by the shva , the court rejects primetime ' s position that fox does not have standing to present a federal copyright infringement claim .\natlanta gas light is resuming the removal of soil contamination from under the former trinity cme church and under walton way since the church was relocated last month to another augusta site .\nchoose the plan that ' s right for you . digital access or digital and print delivery .\noriginal content available for non - commercial use under a creative commons license , except where noted . the augusta chronicle ~ 725 broad street , augusta , ga 30901 ~ privacy policy ~ terms of service\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nunder the agreement reached wednesday , fisher would buy 11 television stations , including kjeo - tv , the cbs affiliate in fresno - visalia , and stations in the pacific northwest and georgia . the deal would boost to 13 from two the number of tv stations fisher owns . it also owns 25 radio stations .\nonce the deal closes , fisher would become one of the leading tv station groups in the west . it would also bring the reach of fisher ' s broadcasting division to more than 5 % of u . s . households .\nfisher , founded in 1910 , operates subsidiaries in flour milling and food distribution and real estate development in addition to broadcasting . on wednesday , the company ' s stock rose $ 2 a share to close at $ 67 in over - the - counter bulletin board trading .\nonce the deal closes , fisher will have nine cbs stations , two abc and two fox stations .\nfox tv stations buy reruns of charlie sheen ' s ' anger . . .\nif you said walt disney co . - - operator of disneyland , creator of memorable children ' s movies - - you ' re only half right .\nit ' s just a desire of theirs to keep their private lives separate ,\nwilson said .\nwalt disney introduces disneyland , as construction on the theme park begins in 1954 .\nas the disney studio struggled to get back on its feet after world war ii , disneyland became walt disney ' s great postwar venture . spending years trying to find backing for the park , disney perceived that television could provide the financing and exposure necessary to get such a massive undertaking off the ground .\nin september 1953 , roy disney , took the wed concept sketches and six - page prospectus to new york to meet with television industry leaders . the two main networks cbs and nbc both expressed interest in a disney - produced tv show but were unable to commit to the theme park as extra baggage in the deal .\nrunning out of options , roy disney returned to his waldorf astoria suite , and phoned leonard goldenson who , after two years of courting the disney studio , was still enthusiastic about a deal between them and abc . desperately trying to become a major broadcaster , abc was also willing to take a risk on the unusual disney project . goldenson immediately came to the hotel to discuss the proposal .\nfilm trade headline for january 11 , 1954 . roy disney had announced to stockholders , in a controversial move , that a disney television show would be\ndesigned not only to produce revenue but also to publicize all of the company ' s product .\nin exchange for walt disney ' s commitment to produce a weekly television series , abc - paramount would contribute $ 500 , 000 to the park , guarantee $ 4 . 5 million in loans , and become a 34 percent owner in disneyland , inc . ( the company walt disney organized in 1951 ) . walt disney productions also invested in a one - third interest ; and the remaining stock was split between walt disney himself and a publishing company that worked closely with disney .\nthe press photo used by disney to announce the 1954 deal with abc tv .\nthe abc - paramount board approved the disney deal on march 29 , 1954\u2014one week after a memorable academy award ceremony where disney came away from the night with an unmatched feat as the personal recipient of four oscars . but in the walt disney production board , last minute opposition within the company nearly killed the disneyland deal . eventually the contract with abc was signed on april 2 , and walt disney planned to begin his show for the fall season .\nthe abc - paramount deal put the independent producer walt disney in an interesting situation . his new commitments to abc now made him the associate of the paramount theaters whose ruthless tactics over the years had been the bane of the independents . goldenson ' s active role in the detroit monopoly made the dilemma even more awkward , as did earl hudson ' s position as head of abc west coast operations . not only was hudson still a defendant in simpp v . united detroit , but walt disney productions sought millions of dollars in damages from the united paramount theaters . the disney company decided it was no longer prudent to be in a position of suing its television partner .\nwalt disney pressed for a settlement in the detroit case in which simpp had invested several years trying to reclaim damages from the michigan theater chain that had been owned by paramount pictures . simpp designed the case as the opening gun of their fight against the old hollywood theater chains . instead , the independent producers walked away without the pomp and balyhoo that accompanied the most public of simpp ' s activities . though the case had had a number of difficulties , the undesirable conclusion disappointed some of the producers\u2014in particular sam goldwyn , who would leave simpp the following year .\ndisneyland provided an economic and creative turning point for walt disney productions which had struggled for many years as an independent production company in hollywood . but as walt disney moved into the theme park business , several other disney activities were reevaluated .\nthe disney food division was one example . during the early 1950s walt disney had originated an extensive line of food products from bread to soft drinks . in addition to bringing further exposure to his name and company , disney also considered this kind of diversification financially sound . unfortunately when entering television , he was forced to curtail his food and beverage operation to avoid competition with potential advertisers . only one significant remnant of the food line remained\u2014donald duck orange juice .\ndisneyland showed the film industry that walt disney was expanding beyond his film roots , and moving into areas that were foreign to even the studios themselves . part of the price for this expansion was a redirection of the independent movement embodied by simpp . walt disney became the leading figure in simpp even while walt disney productions less - and - less resembled the typical independent company . as the independent producers no longer shared common goals , it would only be a short time before these differences would divide the society of independent motion picture producers , and to bring about its demise .\ndisneyland and wed : thomas , building a company , pp . 178 - 185 ; schickel , the disney version , p . 313 - 314 , thomas , walt disney , pp . 248 - 249 and mosely , disney ' s world , p . 233 .\ndisney deal with abc - paramount : thomas m . prior ,\ndisney to enter tv field in fall ,\nnyt , march 30 , 1954 , p . 24 ; thomas m . prior ,\ndisney pact delayed ,\nnyt , march 31 , 1954 , p . 38 ; thomas m . prior ,\ndisney and a . b . c . sign tv contract ,\nnyt , april 3 , 1954 , p . 19 .\nyou\u2019re receiving limited access to d23 . com . remember to sign in or join d23 today to enjoy endless disney magic !\nyou ain\u2019t never had a friend like me , but the link to view this page has expired .\nplus , stay connected to d23 every day at d23 . com , featuring exclusive member - only disney news , feature stories , event info , merchandise and more . d23 memberships are non - refundable and non - transferable .\nchildren protest at disney studio : land : topanga canyon group opposes proposed development . but company ' s link to plan is called remote at best .\ndozens of topanga canyon schoolchildren and their parents took up placards tuesday and marched outside walt disney studios in burbank to protest a luxury housing project and golf course proposed for their rural community . problem was , they were in the wrong place .\ndisney has nothing to do with the project ,\nsaid bob wilson , president of the partnership proposing the project called canyon oaks estates ."]}
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", "topic": 23}], "title": "bill bridges ( game designer )", "paragraphs": ["bill bridges bill bridges is a writer and game designer , most known for developing white wolf\u2019s world of darkness setting and hdi\u2019s fading suns science - fiction universe .\nsource : wikipedia ,\nbill bridges ( game designer )\n, available under the cc - by - sa license .\nmythic imagination institute - bill bridges . retrieved on 2007 - 03 - 06 .\nbill bridges is a writer and game designer , most known for developing white wolf\u2019s world of darkness setting and hdi\u2019s fading suns science - fiction universe .\nbill bridges\u2019 new designer diary for fading suns 4th edition is now up at ulisses north america\u2019s site . check it out .\nbill bridges is a writer and game designer , most known for developing white wolf\u2019s * world of darkness * setting and hdi\u2019s * fading suns * science - fiction universe .\nyou can also sign - up to receive email notifications whenever bill bridges releases a new book .\nwhite wolf publishing , inc . bill bridges biography . retrieved on 2007 - 03 - 06 .\nwe\u2019d love your help . let us know what\u2019s wrong with this preview of fading suns by bill bridges .\n1996 : mtas : technocracy : void engineers : bill\nronin\nbridges , for turning glass walker on us .\nwriter / game designer - white wolf ' s world of darkness and hdi ' s fading suns . sign up for emails about new releases from bill here .\n1995 : mtas : technocracy : new world order : bill\nstomach pumper\nbridges , for marking territory from virginia on down .\nbill bridges is a writer and game designer , most known for developing white wolf\u2019s world of darkness setting and hdi\u2019s fading suns science - fiction universe . he is currently creating a new dark fantasy setting to be featured in novels and rpgs .\nkate and her brother and oliver are estranged from their biological father bill hudson .\nbill bridges is a writer and game designer , most known for developing white wolf\u2019s * world of darkness * setting and hdi\u2019s * fading suns * science - fiction universe . he is currently creating a new dark fantasy setting to be featured in novels and rpgs . bill serves as a fellow at atlanta\u2019s mythic imagination institute , and sits on the boards of the c . g . jung society of atlanta and the broadleaf writers association . visit him at bill - bridges . com .\ngame designer cedric kerr developed an architectural engine that allows for the rapid creation of buildings to fill out virtual landscapes .\nthe doom that came to providence : call of cthulhu live rpg ( moderator : bill bridges ) 10 : 00 am friday bill bridges leads a brave group of stoker con panelists through a live tabletop rpg game of call of cthulhu . something\u2019s not right in providence ! can the players solve the mystery before they all go stark - raving mad ?\nbill bridges is an award - winning writer and game designer . he was one of the original developers of white wolf ' s world of darkness and is the co - creator and developer of the fading suns science - fiction universe . he is a fellow at atlanta ' s mythic imagination institute . visit him at bill - bridges . com . want to hear from bill whenever he has a new book or story available ? sign up at : urltoken check out a kindle preview of\nmy time among the stars\n: urltoken\ndr . allan fowler fowler is an academic , game developer , and award winning author . he is known for dropping words of game development wisdom on current and future game developers .\nginger holley ginger holley is a costume designer , wardrobe supervisor and creature fabricator for film .\nbill bridges is a roleplaying game developer and author who helped create some of the world of darkness ' best known games . an original developer on werewolf : the apocalypse from 1992 to 1995 , bill was also part of the original mage : the ascension design team and has numerous writing credits encompassing most of the second edition world of darkness games . he also helped design the werewolf trading card game , rage . [ 1 ]\nbill bridges is an award - winning writer and narrative designer of numerous games . he was one of the original developers of white wolf\u2019s world of darkness and is the co - creator and developer of the fading suns science - fiction universe . he is a fellow at atlanta\u2019s mythic imagination institute .\nthe bridge challenge the city of craggy rock needs your help to build four new bridges .\nkristin jackson kristin jackson is an accomplished print and web graphic designer , working as a freelancer in the visual communications , set photography and social media aspects of the film industry . she is the director of communications and graphic designer for frostbite pictures and the graphic designer / communications consultant for the vancouver webfest .\ngiuliana rancic takes a hike with bill . . . as the couple vacation with friends ahead of her return to e ! news\nkate hudson reveals her ' weird ' celebrity crush during a fun round of glamour games with designer michael kors .\neno ' s death is nothing short of a tragic loss for the game industry , which has lost one of its most inspirational independent creators , someone who was never afraid to torch bridges and build new ones to make exactly the kind of game he wanted to .\nthere\u2019s a short article by kathleen kaufman about stokercon 2017 on huffington post . it includes a paragraph about our werewolf game : \u201ca particularly unique event was a game of werewolf , hosted by white wolf creator and writer bill bridges . the game participants were none other than george r . r . martin , fellow white wolf creator and author chuck wendig , maria alexander , who would go on to garner her second bram stoker award for ya novel , stephen graham jones , a nominee for the wer\nreal\u2013time 3 - d designer nominated by dave miller , recruiter , artefact virtual and augmented realities are on the forefront of design and technology explorations . interaction design and game design will collide and integrate . any design team tasked with creating a full experience in this realm will be in need of a 3 - d designer .\nalison carrier alison carrier is the senior ux designer for certain affinity , an independent game studio in austin , tx . as a seasoned developer , she is currently working on an unannounced third - person action game . alison is a passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion in video games .\nas one of the original crew behind the landmark world of darkness property , bill helmed the werewolf : the apocalypse line of books and games . he served as senior content designer on ccp games\u2019 world of darkness mmo , and was the lead designer of the award - winning storytelling system rules for white wolf\u2019s chronicles of darkness . he created the mage : the awakening and promethean : the created settings , and developed numerous books in the mage : the ascension game series .\nbridges moved back to white wolf publishing on february 12 , 2002 , replacing jess heinig as the developer for the revised edition of mage : the ascension . bridges saw the game he created through to its conclusion in the time of judgment . bridges and ken cliffe developed the book , the world of darkness ( 2004 ) , which combined the new setting and rule system into a single game book . for the new world of darkness edition , he worked on the new core rules and was a designer , author , and developer on mage : the awakening . he later moved on to promethean : the created , which won several awards .\nurltoken a nice review of hdi\u2019s classic strategy game , emperor of the fading suns .\nyou belong here ! become a member of crystal bridges and join a vibrant community supporting the region\u2019s leading cultural institution .\nbill mulligan bill mulligan is an active member of the north carolina indie film community where he works as a special effects technician , writer , director , actor and producer . his two dozen credits include several award winning films . he is a contributing writer to gruesome magazine and the decades of horror podcast .\n' sure , i get the blues , \u2019 jeff bridges said , and there was a moment\u2019s pause . jeff bridges gets the blues ? bridges looks like a man who hasn\u2019t a care in the world , for whom every day is a good day , who is just happy to be alive , whose conversation can seem like one long , beaming smile .\n2018 will see the release of a new edition of fading suns , developed by me , your humble designer . you can keep up with my monthly designer diaries at the publisher\u2019s site . ulisses is a talented and dedicated game publisher and i\u2019m beyond pleased to be working with them to bring back the 51st century . find out more here : urltoken\nwright built a prototype of the game and worked on it for broderbund , but the company could not see the commercial potential for a game you couldn\u2019t win . eventually , broderbund gave back the game\u2019s rights to wright , and he set out to find a backer .\n2018 will see the release of a new edition of fading suns , developed by me , your humble designer . you can keep up with my monthly designer diaries at the publisher\u2019s site . ulisses is a talented and dedicated game publisher and i\u2019m beyond pleased to be working with them to bring back the 51st century . find out more here : urltoken .\nbill also serves as the lead developer for hdi\u2019s fading suns setting , featured in segasoft\u2019s emperor of the fading suns computer game , a line of rpg books , fiction anthologies , miniatures games , as well as the forthcoming tablet and phone app , noble armada .\n( 2004 ) , which combined the new setting and rule system into a single game book .\nof course , she meant jeff bridges , 67 , who bears more than a passing resemblance to her stepfather kurt russell , 65 .\nohio : a fantastic fury bill wilson , editorial director located in northwest ohio , the city of toledo has just as many university of michigan devotees as it . . . more\nbill also serves as the lead developer for ullisses na / hdi\u2019s fading suns setting , featured in segasoft\u2019s emperor of the fading suns computer game , a line of rpg books , fiction anthologies , miniatures games , as well as the forthcoming tablet and phone app , noble armada .\nsearch board game artists designers publishers accessories families forums geeklists honors tags wiki users podcast podcast ep . accessory\ni\u2019ll be doing a writing panel once again at siege ( southern interactive entertainment & gaming expo ) . the conference is october 8 - 11 , at the marriott nw atlanta galleria , in atlanta , ga . check out urltoken writing for games 3 : 30 pm \u2013 4 : 30 pm , saturday salon d & e designtrack speakers : warren spector , paul jenkins , bill bridges , michelle menard description : you\u2019ve heard the fancy words \u2014 \u201cnarrative design , \u201d \u201ccontent designer\u201d \u2014 but wha\nintelligent system designer nominated by john rousseau , executive director , artefact the intelligent system designer doesn\u2019t design discrete objects or experiences , so much as the software systems that make possible the design solutions of others . this designer works as part of a large and diverse network of specialists to create a continually evolving lingua franca of aesthetic production . the systems this person designs will integrate multiple domains , and those domains will themselves be the product of designers , artists , and technologists .\ntimothy brown ( studio director ) is the award - winning designer of dark sun and 2300ad , and was director of creative services at tsr supervising the best of the ad & d game worlds , including ravenloft and planescape . he is a brand manager for pinnacle entertainment group and recently ran his own successful kickstarter campaign to launch an original new game world , dragon kings .\ni aim to be at stokercon this year , in providence ri ( march 1 - 4 ) . i\u2019ve got some panels to speak on , as well as a live tabletop call of cthulhu game ! see you there . word games : writing fiction vs . games ( moderator : danielle delisle ) 6 : 00pm thursday how do writing fiction and writing games differ ? how are they the same ? map out the venn diagram of game writing with our panelists . the doom that came to providence : call of cthulhu live rpg ( moderator : bill bridges\nit ' s the third episode in the fun series which sees the dress designer recruit a stylish woman from his address book to go head to head with .\nthe best content for your style of play\u2014\u201cthe right kind of ecosystem for your creature , \u201d as wright puts it\u2014spore builds a model of how you play the game , and searches for other players\u2019 content that fits that model . if you create a hyper - aggressive darwinian monster , for example , the game might download equally cutthroat opponents to test you . in other words , while you are playing the game , the game is playing you .\nthey have three daughters . isabelle , 28 , is a child psychologist and yoga teacher ; jessie , 26 , is a musician , and worked as bridges\u2019 assistant while he was filming true grit , which also afforded them the opportunity to play music together . hayley , 24 , is studying to be a designer .\nwalter dean walter dean is a premiere costume designer who specializes in custom - made costumes . he brings characters to life . he has been featured in marvel studio\u2019s m arvel becoming : dora milaje , and yaya hahn\u2019s book , 1000 incredible costume & cosplay ideas . he was cited in huffington post as a \u201cdesigner to watch . \u201d\nbelow are lists of the publications to which i contributed writing , development ( content editing ) , and / or game design . the list includes novels , computer games , roleplaying game books , miniatures games , and downloadable content .\nhey , my new fading suns designer diary for june is now up at the ulisses site . get a sneak peek at the some of the callings practiced by nobles !\nhis fiction works include my time among the stars for fading suns , and the silver crown and last battle novels for werewolf . bill contributed to world design for segasoft\u2019s emperor of the fading suns computer game , and co - wrote the scripts for viacom\u2019s interactive horror movie dracula unleashed and interplay\u2019s star trek : starfleet academy .\ni was the lead designer and writer on this new vision of the modern - day occult roleplaying game , part of the \u201cnew\u201d world of darkness game lines . available as digital downloads from drivethrurpg . mage : the awakening boston unveiled guardians of the veil legacies : the ancient legacies : the sublime magical traditions reigns of the exarchs sanctum & sigil secrets of the ruined temple tome of mysteries tome of the watchtowers\nross watson ( product line manager ) is an award - winning game designer and author . he helped design games like star wars : edge of the empire , savage rifts , and torg : eternity . ross was the senior rpg developer supervising several game lines at ffg , including dark heresy , rogue trader , and deathwatch . ross also helped successfully kickstart accursed , his own unique setting for savage worlds .\nbill ruprecht was unanimously elected chairman of the board of directors of sotheby\u2019s in december 2012 , assuming those duties in addition to his role as president and chief executive officer , which he has held since 2000 .\njose p zagal jos\u00e9 zagal is faculty at the university of utah ' s top - ranked game development program . he wrote ludoliteracy and edited the videogame ethics reader and role - playing game studies , a book on the study of role - playing games . he was also honored as a distinguished game scholar by the digital games research association ( digra ) .\nshe granted a rare interview to adventure classic gaming in 2006 , in which she talked about her legacy and her thoughts on the genre . though she\u2019s no longer active as a game designer , williams made it clear that she considers this work to be one of the greatest achievements of her life .\nbridges moved back to white wolf in 2002 , replacing jess heinig as the developer for the revised edition of mage : the ascension , [ 3 ] seeing the game he created through to its conclusion in the time of judgment . for the new world of darkness , he worked on the new core rules and was a designer , author and developer on mage : the awakening . he later moved on line edit promethean : the created , which has won several awards .\n\u201cmy definition of an adventure game is really an interactive story set with puzzles and obstacles to solve and worlds to explore . i believe that the \u2018true\u2019 adventure game genre will never die any more than any type of storytelling would ever die . \u201d\nformerly senior content designer on ccp games\u2019 world of darkness mmo , he is now a full - time freelance writer . he was the lead designer of the award - winning storytelling system rules for white wolf\u2019s world of darkness games , and designed and developed the award - winning games mage : the awakening , promethean : the created , and werewolf : the apocalypse .\nspore isn\u2019t a multiplayer game , like the immensely popular world of warcraft , which runs on \u201cmassively parallel\u201d computers ( a distributed system employing many networked machines ) ; it\u2019s what wright jokingly calls a massively parallel single - player game . if you enable an internet feature , spore servers will \u201cpollinate\u201d your copy of the game with content created by other players . in order to create\nin america , the film \u2013 and more particularly bridges\u2019 character \u2013 has spawned a cult following along the lines of the rocky horror show or the sound of music , with an annual big lebowski festival where participants arrive in dressing - gowns and bermuda shorts . it seems typical of bridges that he should have embraced all this in good part , sometimes turning up in person , naturally wearing his jelly shoes . once asked to explain the phenomenon , bridges replied , ' i just think it\u2019s a weird dream i\u2019m having , man\u2026\u2019 it is ironic , perhaps , that bridges said he had given up smoking pot for the role , ' because i wanted to have a clear head\u2019 .\nthe july 2018 issue of roads & bridges features our winners for the contractor ' s choice awards for 2018 , where our contractor readership has voted for . . . more\nin the end kate was the overall winner of glamour games 3 as she seems to know the designer very well and didn ' t need too many clues to guess his favourite things .\nshae williams dr . williams is an aerospace engineer and spacecraft propulsion designer at moog , inc . who has designed , built , and tested in - space propulsion systems at multiple companies .\nshe lost the first game , and began stretching her right wrist . then she struggled again in a rematch . \u201cah ! \u201d\nhirezfish daniel fishman ( hirezfish ) grew up loving games , and after getting his masters in computer science from clemson university , was lucky enough to be hired by hirez studios in alpharetta , georgia . he began there as a gameplay programmer , and now works as a senior game designer on smite and smite : adventures .\nhis fiction works include my time among the stars for fading suns , and the silver crown , the last battle , and the song of unmaking novels for werewolf . bill contributed to world design for segasoft\u2019s emperor of the fading suns computer game , and co - wrote the scripts for viacom\u2019s interactive horror movie dracula unleashed and interplay\u2019s star trek : starfleet academy .\n' i don\u2019t consider myself a hard - ass , \u2019 bridges said . ' i like people . i\u2019m light and airy . but i can play a hard - ass . \u2019\ncurator chad alligood joined crystal bridges in july , 2013 , working with crystal bridges president don bacigalupi in curating state of the art : discovering american art now . beyond state of the art , alligood\u2019s ongoing work at crystal bridges focuses on the collection , presentation , and scholarship of modern and contemporary american art , with an emphasis on the postwar period . alligood\u2019s research and exhibitions have focused on american art since 1900 , and his areas of particular interest include contemporary art , art of the 1960s and \u201870s , and art of the west coast .\nhey , in case you\u2019ve missed them , ulisses is running monthly designer diaries for the relaunch of the fading suns rpg . check them out here : urltoken , and then check out the ulisses forums for ongoing discussion among the fan community . and then come back here for andrew\u2019s updates on the fading suns noble armada computer game !\ndeveloper of werewolf : the apocalypse . later , mage : the ascension , then designer of the world of darkness storytelling system reboot , along with mage : the awakening and promethean : the created .\na renewed interest in craft , textiles and women artists has brought the work \u2014 and the legacy \u2014 of the modernist designer , artist , writer and teacher to the forefront of art historical discourse .\ninstead of direct conflict , german - style games tend to let players win without having to undercut or destroy their friends . this keeps the game fun , even for those who eventually fall behind . designed with busy parents in mind , german games also tend to be fast , requiring anywhere from 15 minutes to a little more than an hour to complete . they are balanced , preventing one person from running away with the game while the others painfully play out their eventual defeat . and the best ones stay fresh and interesting game after game .\nbridges prefers to keep his distance from hollywood . he moved his family to santa barbara from los angeles following the big earthquake in 1994 . he also has a ranch in montana , made up of some of the buildings , including the whorehouse , used for the film heaven\u2019s gate , which bridges had dismantled log by log and moved the 300 miles to their present location .\ni walked up the steps , and watched from the road . the shot called for bridges to stroll along the beach , the pacific ocean behind him \u2013 a man at one with nature , enjoying a moment of solitary reflection . the make - up girl ran a comb through his hair , then bridges walked 20 or so yards up the beach , turned and began to walk back . the crew crab - walked backwards , careful not to stray into shot . bridges walked barefoot towards them , assuming the look of a man without a care in the world .\nbill bridges was an original developer for white wolf publishing from 1992 to 1995 , where he contributed to werewolf : the apocalypse . bridges was the line editor for werewolf and as one of the early world of darkness developers , he was central to defining the look and feel of white wolf ' s world of darkness productions . he worked on the storytelling system rules for all the world of darkness games . it was his goal to present werewolves as something besides accursed humans , an idea which has since been echoed in some popular contemporary novel series . he was a part of the original mage : the ascension design team . he has many writing credits encompassing most of the second edition world of darkness games , and helped design rage , the werewolf collectible card game .\nroads & bridges visited the project neon site in las vegas in early june . at the time , prime contractor kiewit was pushing to reopen i - 15 to full capacity . . . more\nbridges stretched . the girl from the film company had appeared at the door . there were more interviews to be done . we walked downstairs . ' you\u2019ll be breaking for lunch afterwards , \u2019 the publicity girl told him . ' do you want to order now ? \u2019 she passed him a menu . bridges stopped , and studied it carefully . we waited . ' ummm\u2026\u2019 this seemed to\nmerle s robinson lead wargame designer national security decision - making game ( dod - like geopolitical live action roleplay ) . with broad dod experience in information technology , analysis and process improvement has lead over 400 events exploring past , present and future geopolitical challenges and delivered over 200 presentations on historic / contemporary topics . graduate : military operations research wargaming certificate program .\nmichael latini michael latini is a designer , fabricator , puppeteer and co - founder of monkey boys productions . recently michael puppeteered with the muppets for late night with jimmy fallon and on saturday night live ! urltoken urltoken\nalligood received the kress foundation fellowship from smith college institute for art museum studies , and came to crystal bridges from cranbrook art museum where he was serving as the jeanne and ralph graham collections fellow .\nteuber ' s plan for overcoming this challenge is , oddly enough , computers . he hopes that digital versions of settlers will help conquer ( sorry , liberate ) the us market . he and his son guido are convinced that moving the game online and onto platforms like xbox 360 and nintendo ds is the best way to win converts outside the board game world . the idea is that after getting to know the game and its rules on the pc and game consoles , people will be more likely to buy the analog version\u2014still the most fulfilling and social settlers experience\u2014to play with friends .\ngame designer cedric kerr had a brilliant idea for a video game called project sprawl where specialized teams of players would attempt to pull - off high - stakes heists in a stylish , unscripted , neo - noir city governed by emergent npcs . imagine a cross between ocean\u2019s 11 , grand theft auto , and 1980s paper - and - pencil cyberpunk rpgs and you\u2019ve got the rough outline . the only problem was this vision required a sprawling cg city populated with 3 - d buildings to keep the gameplay fresh .\nandrew greenberg best known for his work on roleplaying and computer games , andrew greenberg runs the georgia game developers association and georgia esports league . he chairs the dekalb entertainment commission . greenberg has credits on more than 100 game products and is currently developing fading suns : noble armada for the pc .\nin fearless he took the trouble to dry out his mouth before certain scenes in order to slur his voice , reasoning that a dry mouth was one side - effect of stress . robert benton , the director of bad company ( 1972 ) , in which bridges played a civil war draft dodger , once described shooting a scene that required bridges to pretend to skin a rabbit , the rabbit itself being out of camera - shot . bridges insisted on skinning a real rabbit , in order to capture the feeling of a knife cutting through flesh , and the expression of queasy concentration that couldn\u2019t be faked .\nbridges had misheard me \u2013 or perhaps he hadn\u2019t . ' delight ? \u2019 he savoured the word for a moment , as if discovering it for the first time . ' that\u2019s right ! delight ! \u2019\nwhether this embodiment is physical or virtual , this new designer is concerned with virtual and augmented reality , as well as the computers embedded into things and spaces . therefore , this role is expert in interface pattern languages and touch - points that have largely been considered as alternative or merely subservient to screen - based guis . this designer will borrow practices from industrial design and architecture , so that she can model interactions that are oriented in space .\nlately , some of that stupid stuff has escalated into what is known as gamergate . this controversy arose after a jilted gamer wrote an online screed accusing his ex - girlfriend , a game designer , of trading sex for favorable press coverage . hordes of angry young men turned their pitchforks on women ( and feminist supporters ) throughout the gaming industry , in some cases threatening them . a bomb threat was sent to organizers of the game developers choice awards , because they planned to honor anita sarkeesian , a feminist media critic .\nin the late nineties , sony\u2019s playstation console replaced the n . e . s . as the dominant home game - playing system , and microsoft\u2019s xbox , introduced in 2001 , is now the second - best - selling machine . but neither sony nor microsoft has had nintendo\u2019s influence on basic game design .\nafter releasing a few games at warp , eno took a long break from game creation and from media appearances . he famously refused to give interviews for many years , finally breaking his silence in the aforementioned extensive talk with 1up ' s editors . by the late 2000 ' s , eno had returned to game design . he teamed with his friend , fellow indie creator kenichi nishi , to produce a series of puzzle games for the fledgling ios platform called newtonica . he later published a wii downloadable game called you , me and the cubes with nintendo , and another popular iphone game called one - dot enemies .\nrandy w blades randy blades is currently the department head of drama at jacksonville state university in jacksonville , al . he holds a mfa from penn state in costume design and has designer and constructed costumes for theaters across the country .\nreleased in 1995 , the settlers of catan only recently caught fire in the u . s because of this enthusiasm , board game design has become high art\u2014and big business\u2014in germany . any game aficionado will tell you that the best - designed titles in the world come from this country . in fact , the phrase german - style game is now shorthand for a breed of tight , well - designed games that resemble monopoly the way a porsche 911 resembles a chevy cobalt .\nin may , i joined some twenty thousand members of the game industry\u2014developers , marketers , distributors , buyers , press\u2014in downtown los angeles for the industry\u2019s big trade show , electronic entertainment expo , or e3 . electronic arts , which had hoped in vain that wright would have the game ready for the convention , was instead offering conventioneers the opportunity to see wright demonstrate the game , inside a special spore hut that was set up next to e . a . \u2019s enormous pavilion .\nbakhtanians replied , \u201cyou can\u2019t , because they\u2019re one and the same thing . this is a community that\u2019s , you know , fifteen or twenty years old , and the sexual harassment is part of a culture , and if you remove that from the fighting - game community it\u2019s not the fighting - game community\u2014it\u2019s starcraft . \u201d\nbridges\u2019 new film is a western , true grit , written and directed by the coen brothers , with whom he last worked in 1988 on the big lebowski . it will inevitably be described as a remake of the john wayne classic from 1969 , but bridges says that the first piece of direction the coens gave him was to forget the wayne film ; this was a return to the source material , the 1968 novel by charles portis .\ndarrell hayhurst ( product line manager ) is a freelance writer and designer who has worked on both tactical games and roleplaying games . he helped design hard vacuum , the wwii retro - futurist space combat game by fat messiah . he has written for savage rifts and codex infernus for the savage worlds system . and he has worked with third eye games on ninja crusade and the upcoming amp : year three .\nok , way back when . . . . in the 80 ' s , william bridges published this landbreaking book . i read it then and loved it and have hauled it out to read to my daughter who is now 50 . i ' ve ordered the 25th anniversary update . heck , after all that time , i can ' t wait to ready what bridges added to the update . colossal thoughts and his writing his down to earth . frankly , ivory tower psychology doesn ' t work too well when wading through life ' s transitions . bridges has written a true winner . by the way , a the original edition is still absolutely spot on after al these years .\nbefore crazy heart bridges had been nominated four times for an oscar , but some of his best performances have gone largely unrecognised : the college professor who discovers that his next - door - neighbour is a terrorist in arlington road ; the irrepressibly optimistic car - designer preston tucker in tucker : the man and his dream ; and the architect who is vividly awakened to a sense of his own invincibility and to the beauty of life after miraculously surviving an air crash in fearless .\ncurrent first lady michelle obama \u2014 with a little help from designer michael s . smith and white house curator william allman \u2014 has put a decidedly modern stamp on the home , adding art by robert rauschenberg , anni and josef albers and alma thomas .\nblair macintyre blair macintyre is a professor teaching ar / vr and video game design , and a research scientist at mozilla leading the effort to bring ar to the web .\nfor clinton , loew saw a yellow oval room that mixes influences from the candidate\u2019s current home state of new york with those of the south , her husband\u2019s homeland . the designer also wanted to introduce work by female creatives , both contemporary ( such as sculptor\nbill lives near atlanta , ga , wondering how in the world he survives the humidity . when he\u2019s not playing rpgs or reading comics , he serves as a fellow at atlanta\u2019s mythic imagination institute , and sits on the boards of the c . g . jung society of atlanta and the broadleaf writers association .\nbill lives near atlanta , ga , wondering how in the world he survives the humidity . when he\u2019s not playing rpgs or reading comics , he serves as a fellow at atlanta\u2019s mythic imagination institute , and sits on the boards of the c . g . jung society of atlanta and the broadleaf writers association .\nwhile these new materials force the designer to be intensely concerned with formal and spatial qualities , they belie a behind - the - scenes complexity that is also paramount . the embodied interactions designer must be comfortable wading neck - deep through datasets to mine value while protecting privacy . she must be adept at persuading disparate business stakeholders of a product\u2019s value and able to fight for the resources required to design it well . she must have foresight to uncover the biases in algorithms and large - scale systems that can negatively impact people .\njinglebooboo professional costume designer , costume model , and internet personality . she has appeared on syfy channels cosplay melee as well as worked on costuming jobs for blizzard entertainment and the magazine cosplay culture . she has created / worn a costume for an hbo original series .\nsimcity was slow to catch on , but seventeen years later the game has earned the company two hundred and thirty million dollars . a sizable number of players who first became interested in urban design as a result of the game have gone on to become architects and designers , making simcity arguably the single most influential work of urban - design theory ever created .\none german genius has engineered a faster , smarter board game . * photo : baerbel schmidt * in 1991 , klaus teuber was well on his way to becoming one of the planet ' s hottest board game designers . teuber ( pronounced\ntoy - burr\n) , a dental technician living with his wife and three kids in a white row house in rossdorf , germany , had created a game a few years earlier called barbarossa and the riddlemaster , a sort of ur - cranium in which players mold figures out of modeling clay while their opponents try to guess what the sculptures represent . the game was a hit , and in 1988 it won the spiel des jahres prize\u2014german board gaming ' s highest honor .\nbridges takes the role of a us marshal , rooster cogburn ( originally played by wayne ) , hired by a 14 - year - old girl , mattie ross ( hailee steinfeld ) , to track the down the man who killed her father .\nmost impressive of all , though , settlers is actually inducting board - game - averse americans into the cult of german - style gaming . last year , settlers doubled its sales on this side of the atlantic , moving 200 , 000 copies in the us and canada\u2014almost unheard - of performance for a new strategy game with nothing but word - of - mouth marketing . it has become the first german - style title to make the leap from game - geek specialty stores to major retailers like barnes & noble and toys\nr\nus .\nhe takes a similarly playful view of another recently completed film , tron : legacy \u2013 the sequel to the 1982 film tron , an early example of computer - generated spectacle cinema , in which bridges played a hacker who is sucked into a perilous computer game . ' we were cutting - edge when we did the first one , but that was like an old black - and - white tv thing compared to this one . \u2019\nfor the past six years , wright has been working on a new game , which will be released in 2007 . it is anticipated with something like the interest with which writers in paris in the early twenties awaited joyce\u2019s \u201culysses . \u201d at first , wright called the project sim everything , but a few years ago he settled on the name spore . the game draws on the theory of natural selection . it seeks to replicate algorithmically the conditions by which evolution works , and render the process as a game . conceptually , spore is radical : at a time when most game makers are offering ever more dazzling graphics and scenarios and stories , wright and his backer , electronic arts , are betting that players want to create the environments and\nat the age of 61 , bridges\u2019 rugged good looks have taken on a little more flesh , the folds under his chin \u2013 what he calls his ' goitre\u2019 \u2013 disguised by a salt - and - pepper beard . he was casually dressed in a worn blue shirt , a bulge of stomach spilling out over the waistband of his blue jeans . he looked as if he had just walked out of his back yard , which in a sense he had ; bridges lives five minutes along the beach .\nin the late nineteen - eighties , a new type of video game quietly emerged\u2014the god game . computer animation is a brute - force project of converting graphic art into two - dimensional pixels , and , more recently , into three - dimensional polygons , the building blocks of digital pictures . but to create a truly absorbing simulation , one that offers some insight into the nature of real life , is a much more difficult proposition . the designer must play god , or at least the notion of god in boethius\u2019 \u201cconsolation of philosophy\u201d\u2014a god that can anticipate the outcome of the player\u2019s actions and yet allows the player the feeling of free will .\nhe has made westerns before \u2013 notably heaven\u2019s gate and wild bill . ' did you play cowboys growing up ? \u2019 he slapped me on the knee and laughed . ' of course , man ! \u2019 he remembers when his father , the actor lloyd bridges , would be doing a western and come home with ' all that good stuff\u2019 \u2013 chaps , sharp - shooter , waistcoats and stetsons \u2013 ' and i\u2019d get to put on the real thing and play with my buds ! \u2019 he thought about this . ' and it\u2019s always great to get up on a horse . \u2019\nuntil winning the best actor oscar this year for his role as bad blake , the hard - drinking failed country star in crazy heart , bridges had enjoyed the reputation as one of hollywood\u2019s most popular and most dependable but also most under - rated actors .\nthe film critic pauline kael wrote that bridges ' may be the most natural and least self - conscious screen actor that ever lived\u2019 . but he is a man who works hard to make acting look effortless , and is painstaking in his attention to detail .\nhere are 18 of the most important design jobs of the future , as identified by the men and women who will no doubt do much of the hiring . most looked three to five years out , but some peered farther into the future ( see : organ designer ) .\nevery once in a while , he would bring the new game upstairs to test it out on his family . they would play along , but teuber could tell that the game wasn ' t working . sometimes , in the middle of a match , he would notice his youngest son , benny , reading a comic under the table . other times his wife would suddenly remember a load of laundry that needed immediate attention . after each of these sessions , teuber would haul the game back downstairs for further refinement . he repeated this process over the course of four years .\nnot the author of a world view ; he tailors his ideas according to the technical parameters of the simulation and the logic of games . whether the game involves fighting intergalactic battles or modelling climate change , the simulation works according to a logic of its own . wright may be the game industry\u2019s greatest auteur , but to a large extent he has abdicated authorship of his own creation .\nbridges also co - chairs the presenter programming for the biannual myth - based academic conference and performance festival , mythic journeys . his published novels include the silver crown , and the last battle , both of which are set in the werewolf : the apocalypse setting .\nbridges also co - chairs the content committee for the biannual myth based academic conference and performance festival , mythic journeys . [ 2 ] his published novels include the silver crown and the last battle , both of which are werewolf : the apocalypse tales featuring jonas albrecht .\nhappier the people . wright told me , \u201ci don\u2019t believe any one theory of human psychology is correct . the sims just ended up being a mishmash of stuff that worked in the game . \u201d\nwright belongs to the last generation of game designers ( and , indeed , human beings ) who grew up before personal computers and game consoles existed . he built models of things as a kid : \u201cships , cars , planes\u2014i loved to do that , \u201d he told me . when will was ten , he built a balsa - wood replica of the flight deck on the enterprise , which won an award at a star trek convention . he was also fond of the board games made by avalon hill , such as panzerblitz , a strategy game loosely based on tank warfare on the eastern front .\ncara santa maria cara santa maria is an award - winning science communicator , television personality , producer , and podcaster . cara is a correspondent on national geographic ' s \u201cexplorer\u201d and netflix ' s \u201cbill nye saves the world . \u201d she hosts the weekly science podcast \u201ctalk nerdy with cara santa maria\u201d and cohosts the \u201cskeptics ' guide to the universe\u201d podcast .\nteuber nailed all these traits using a series of highly orchestrated game mechanics . instead of a traditional fold - out board , for example , settlers has the 19 hexagonal tiles , each representing one of five natural resources\u2014wooded forests , sheep - filled meadows , mountains ripe for quarrying . at the beginning of every game , they ' re arranged at random into an island . next , numbered tokens marked from 2 to 12 are placed on each tile to indicate which dice rolls will yield a given resource . because the tiles get reshuffled after every game , you get a new board every time you play .\nsim designer nominated by rob girling , co - founder and principal , artefact the sim designer pulls together customer data , behavioral models , and statistical models to design simulated people that can be used to help predict future customer behavior . in this way future products , ad campaigns , software , environments , and services are extensively \u201cexperienced\u201d by artificial sim users who give sim reviews , tweets , recommendations , and predicted user data . these simulations help drive improvements into the design of all things before the product is ever realized . but would these sim insights replace talking to real people ? i doubt it .\ni guess i was lucky in that i started out when the industry was young and full of small developers doing lots of games who often had need of writers . i began in the tabletop roleplaying game field , which is very good experience ( but is not as thriving an industry as it once was ) . if you could cut your teeth on roleplaying game sourcebooks , that certainly couldn\u2019t hurt . it hones your craft , gives you something tangible to show ( even if it\u2019s just a pdf ) , and some of the people in a position to hire you might well play the game you wrote for .\nconductor nominated by bill buxton , principal researcher , microsoft research carrying on with the musical analogy , design has typically been preoccupied with creating new instruments . however wonderful any one of those instruments might be , the true potential is only realized when they play well together\u2013essentially as one . it is the creativity and skill of the conductor that is essential to that happening .\nembodied interactions designer nominated by matt schoenholz , head of design , teague screens have demanded a lot of attention from designers over the past 30 years . after all , they have been the source of so much content and so many interactions . they still require our thoughtful attention , but we will also see the rise of software that only rarely manifests on a screen . or , perhaps it very much manifests on a screen , but the screen is an overlay on reality or it is outright virtual reality . these new modes of interaction require a new type of designer : one that is focused on embodied interactions .\nhe has enjoyed that rarest of things in hollywood : a long and happy marriage . he met his wife , susan , in 1974 when he was filming rancho deluxe in montana \u2013 she was working at the dude ranch where the film was shot . after three months , susan moved into the house where bridges was then living in malibu , but he continued to prevaricate over marriage . it was not until she threatened to move back to montana , telling bridges that ' my biological clock is going off\u2019 , that he proposed to her . they finally married in 1977 .\none day teuber began tinkering with a new theme for a game : an uncharted island . in his original vision , players would slowly discover the island by flipping over tiles , then establish colonies using the indigenous natural resources . the game incorporated elements of other ideas teuber was working on , but for some reason this one seemed special .\ni felt like i was discovering something rather than inventing it ,\nteuber says .\nher impact on technology : network engineer radia perlman helped make ethernet technology a household name . her spanning tree protocol ( stp ) made it possible to build massive networks using ethernet by creating a mesh network of layer - 2 bridges and then disabling the links that aren\u2019t part of that tree ."]}
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", "topic": 37}], "title": "out on a limb records", "paragraphs": ["out on a limb records have got themselves a new website & windings have a new single .\nthe g - man : it ' s been a busy year for out on a limb . what records have you guys put out in 2013 ?\nout on a limb records began in limerick thanks to richard bourke and albert twomey and a few months later ciaran ryan also joined in .\nit\u2019s a big weekend for one of our finest independent purveyors of sounds as limerick label out on a limb records celebrates ten years of putting out quality releases this summer .\nout on a limb records celebrates its 10th birthday this month . the limerick label aims to stay connected to the bands it was founded to promote\ntoday , out on a limb records has announced that women\u2019s christmas will release their d\u00e9but album too rich for our blood via the label on friday , october 17th .\nwindings were shortlisted for i am not the crow , released on local label out on a limb records - the diy label\u2019s first ever choice nomination , leading to a double celebration .\nout on a limb records is still based in limerick , and since 2009 , all aspects of the label have been run by label partners , richard bourke and ciar\u00e1n ryan .\nthey celebrate their tenth birthday in 2013 , by which time we\u2019ll have heard a whopping seven new albums from limerick\u2019s favourite diy label . celina murphy meets the man behind out on a limb records .\nirish independent label out on a limb have announced the addition of alternative - rock act women\u2019s christmas to their roster of artists .\nlimerick independent record label out on a limb record celebrates ten years of putting out quality releases this summer , and to mark that event have planned a birthday day in their home city .\ngrowing pains 15 years of out on a limb records dolans pub \u2013 9 / 6 / 18 we are now well and truly a bold teenager , and you are cordially invited to our birthday party at dolans on saturday june 9th . we have put together a lineup that\u2026\nthe big out on a limb christmas bash is being held in the crane lane this year . any particular reason why it\u2019s happening in cork ?\nout on a limb may be a limerick label but the cork connections are very strong . how have such ties been both been formed and solidified over the years ?\nand no matter how different they are , there seems to be a great camaraderie between all out on a limb bands who regularly post online in support of one another .\non the more gentle , folkier side . is this the working equivalent of running two labels ? how much of an impact does such a varied roster have on the day - to - day running of out on a limb ?\nwe put out four albums this year . in february we put out the second album from\nmore details on the album are to follow . but the addition of women\u2019s christmas to the out on a limb record label is exciting news ahead of the band\u2019s first full - length studio release .\ntough decisions are part - and - parcel of running a record label with one particular headscratcher posing problems for out on a limb records co - head ciar\u00e1n ryan ahead of their upcoming christmas bash :\nwe don ' t know who ' s playing santa yet .\nbased in limerick , out on a limb\u2019s roster of artists includes windings , owensie , hidden highways , crayonsmith , rest , ten past seven , elk , jogging and peter delaney .\nout on a limb records is an independent record label based in limerick city , ireland . the label was set up in the summer of 2003 with the release of \u201cis it ok to be loud , jesus ? \u201d , the debut album from local band giveamanakick . since then , we\u2019ve put out records for a number of bands , including crayonsmith , giveamanakick , hooray for humans , rest , ten past seven , w aiting room & windings .\nin other ooal news , the new windings single brain fluid is out on 16th april .\nin october 2013 , \u201cmilk teeth\u201d , the third album by crayonsmith , was released on out on a limb . a more organic sounding affair than \u201cwhite wonder\u201d , it too received 4 \\ 5 star reviews across the board in the irish press including the irish times and hot press .\ncrayonsmith joined out on a limb records in 2007 , releasing the critically acclaimed second album \u201cwhite wonder\u201d in 2008 . this album was made with the help of two friends and saw the band play shows with why ? , yeasayer and the mae shi before heading to the us to open for islands on their tour , fitting in extra gigs with clap your hands say yeah amongst others .\nto mark a decade in business the lads behind the label are hosting a day of fun tomorrow with two venues offering a showcase of bands whose records have graced the shelves thanks to them .\n( michael john owens ) is an alternative / folk songwriter from dublin and has been performing as a solo artist since 2010 having spent the previous decade as a guitarist in the underground diy / punk scene in ireland ( puget sound / terrordactyl ) . his first studio album \u2018aliens\u2019 was released on out on a limb records in 2011 , followed by \u2018citizens\u2019 in 2012 . his classical guitar - driven songs are for the most part bleak and understated , with lyrics that oscillate between the personal and political . his third studio album \u2018dramamine\u2019 is due for release on\n\u201cwe were starting from below ground level , we were minus two , underneath the basement and we were coming up out of there , \u201d he says . \u201ci\u2019m not too sure if we would have even got past dropping a few cds into some local shops or into a spar or something . out on a limb were able to get it into shops around the country , the hmvs and things like that .\n\u2018the boatyard was behind our home . we walked out of our door and into the water\u2019\nout on a limb records is an independent record label started in limerick city , ireland . the label was set up in the summer of 2003 ( july 3rd to be precise ) with the release of \u201cis it ok to be loud , jesus ? \u201d , the debut album from local band giveamanakick . the label was founded by richard bourke and albert twomey , both prominent members of the since defunct aspersion music collective ( amc ) . they were joined at the end of 2003 by ciar\u00e1n ryan .\ngreat first record of this band from chemnitz / leipzig . complex groovy with wave - guitar sounds and nice melodies and a lot of energetic post - punk influences like wipers , joy division and the estranged . all records include a downloadcode . first press of 300 pieces , 100 of them on limited red vinyl !\nlater on that evening the party moves to dolan\u2019s warehouse , where the label have been putting on shows since they were in nappies .\nplease choose a screen name . this name will appear beside any comments you post . your screen name should follow the standards set out in our community standards .\nyou may already know people on myspace . if we find matches from the people you follow on twitter , we ' ll connect you to them right away .\nalbum at some stage next year . they haven ' t recorded it yet or anything but i ' m pretty confident they ' ll have a new album out and i know\nno , i think we are weak outside of ireland to be quite honest about it , we simply don\u2019t have strong enough links outside of ireland . that ' s come down to time and resources and it constantly bugs me . individual bands on the label do have international connections but as a whole the label doesn ' t . i ' d love to be able to work on improving international links . it ' s a source of disappointment at times but our focus has been on getting records out in ireland and generating stuff from there . i always feel the best way of building up links is face - to - face , personal contact and meeting people as opposed to electronic relationships .\nthis is how you\u2019ll be known on myspace . most people use their real name .\ncrayonsmith was started by dubliner , ciar\u00e1n smith , in 2004 as a solo project . on hearing debut album , \u201cstay loose\u201d , in 2006 , mark linkous asked crayonsmith to open for sparklehorse on their uk / irish tour that october .\ncelina murphy gives her verdict on lana del rey ' s vicar street performance . . .\nwe can ' t say individual releases so ! i ' ll put down all four releases as the first one so as we ' ve never put out four albums in a single calendar year before so that ' s a highlight in itself . i would say\nthe bands are very supportive of each other , even with things like lending amps and providing a sofa or floor - space to sleep on . people into\n\u201cwe\u2019ve been lucky through our friends , or friends of friends , that we seem to come across really good music and really good bands that we want to help out , \u201d says bourke . \u201cthat\u2019s all we really want to do , is to help out and get music out there that we think deserves to be heard . if we can continue to do that in the future , i think we\u2019ll both be happy . \u201d\nthis emphasis on hands - on , face - to - face relationships has been one of the label\u2019s defining qualities . \u201ci love face - to - face stuff , \u201d says ciar\u00e1n ryan . \u201ci think even in terms of running the label , i always find that we get so much more done . you could have weeks and weeks of emailing back and forth with a band but if you sit down with them for half an hour , you figure out exactly what\u2019s going on . \u201d\na honey - voiced r & b ; balladeer with serious indie credentials , la soul man miguel charmed fans on both ends of the pop spectrum with second album kaleidoscope dream , even bagging a grammy in the process .\nenter your email or username . we ' ll email instructions on how to reset your password .\n, and we did gigs with them and their attitude was spot on . just lovely lads .\nall opinions on this blog are purely my own . no intention to infringe copyright is present .\ni think we\u2019ve both got varied tastes and just release bands that we dig . we never set out to be a metal or folk label or whatnot or a label that excludes one genre or another . from the early days , our first four albums were giveamanakick ,\na thread connecting all the bands on the label over the years is their ability to play well live . while the emphasis on this isn\u2019t as strong as it used to be , the importance of gigs and touring remains clear . when giveamanakick supported the undertones on a uk tour , bourke and twomey rented a car to follow them to each show . even now , if an ooal act are playing anywhere in the country , you will almost always find either ryan or bourke there .\nlater on that evening the party moves to dolan\u2019s warehouse , where the label have been putting on shows since they were in nappies . current label acts crayonsmith , elk , jogging , and windings , will all feature on the night . the label is delighted to announce that giveamanakick \u2013 the first band to release on the label \u2013 will be returning for one night only to perform at dolan\u2019s .\nwill be working on a new record in the new year . at this stage it ' s hard to say anything for definite , but we would like to do another three or four albums next year and keep tipping away as it benefits the other bands when the label is busy so it ' s not like the label puts out something and then disappears for a year .\ncommenting on the irish times has changed . to comment you must now be an irish times subscriber .\nwindings became ryan\u2019s main focus after giveamanakick dissolved amicably in 2009 , and he says that the friendship between the bands and the label is key to the label\u2019s longevity . \u201cit\u2019s really , really difficult to exist within this thing that people still half - jokingly call the music business , especially as an independent label and artist in ireland , \u201d he says . \u201cthere has to be mutual respect there and there is mutual respect between all the artists and the out on a limb lads , and that\u2019s why it\u2019s still going . there is always a feeling of , we\u2019re all in the same boat here , let\u2019s make it work . \u201d\nalso nominated on a strong list for the choice - which will be announced in dublin\u2019s vicar street on march 7 - are wallis bird , the cast of cheers , adrian crowley , delorentos , damien dempsey , julie feeney , heathers , mumblin deaf ro and two door cinema club .\ncurrent label acts crayonsmith , elk , jogging , and windings , will all feature on the night . and for one night only the fantastic giveamanakick will be performing a special gig .\nhear the stars of tomorrow right here today . hand - picked music from artists on the rise in country .\n, peter is someone we ' ve known for years . he had been a friend of the label , played a lot of shows with us and he ' s based in limerick so it was a case a few years ago where i asked him to send on some demos as soon as he had them . towards the end of last year , he called to say he had the album finished if we wanted to have a listen so sometimes it happens like that .\nalready . i think it\u2019s great and the fact that it\u2019s specifically irish . i really like the model and it would be great to see him do well and maybe open new wingnuts elsewhere in the country . you guys are well served in cork with plugd records but i\u2019m sure there are other towns around the country that could do with a wingnut .\nsometimes have studio time and shows booked and i don ' t know anything about it and find out about a week later whereas other bands may need more help in that regard . then it ' s really about getting the finances in place .\ni probably don ' t overthink these things . we rarely make decisions from a commercial viewpoint but it certainly helps . carl corcoran on lyricfm for example is constantly playing owensie , peter delaney ,\nas the voice of ireland overtakes the 9 o\u2019clock news as the most watched tv show in the country , newbie coach jamelia fills hot press in on her quest to find a superstar . . .\nas part of our 15 year birthday celebrations on saturday , we are going to put on a special earlier gig for the young \u2018uns . our good pals at steamboat will be hosting this family - friendly show from 2 - 3pm , with performances from : king pallas ( patrick o\u2019brien , windings / ex last days of\u2026\n\u201cwe enjoyed the process and it really worked out well , the way it sounded and the way it was recorded , it was the whole package for us , \u201d explained steve .\nberkeley , vertigo smyth , c ! ties , and guilty optics have also featured on split 7s released by the label .\nit is stressful but it ' s all quite enjoyable . i love getting the mixes or master back for the first time . it ' s not an exclusivity thing , it ' s more feeling part of the process and thinking\nthis is really good , i can ' t wait for everybody else to hear it\n. that ' s a really nice part of it . i also really like when the dhl guy arrives with a big box of records from the pressing plant and the nerves when you test - listen to things at home thinking\nthis better work . . .\nand then when you hold the physical thing in your hand . i ' m very much someone who likes their music physically and still get a ' kid at christmas ' vibe when i get records . those simple things are still very enjoyable .\nso there have been cork bands on the label since day one . i\u2019m looking forward to the crane lane gig as it\u2019s been the guts of five years since we\u2019ve done a label night down there .\nwe use cookies to personalise content , target and report on ads , to provide social media features and to analyse our traffic .\n73 % of all domains registered on the web are . coms . the reason is simple : . com is the where most of web traffic happens . owning a premium . com gives you great benefits including better seo , name recognition , and providing your site with a sense of authority .\nso regardless of the genre they are all coming out to support each other . when it comes down to it all the bands are music fans , just the same as me and richard .\nwe don ' t know who ' s playing santa yet . first prize a tin of usa biscuits . we ' ve done a couple of things in the past\nit ' s a big part . we don ' t see the label as a commercial enterprise . what ' s made goes back into it , a self - sustainable model but we don ' t take a wage so we don ' t want to be dealing with arseholes . it is very important that we like the people as humans as well as musicians and how they fit in . a good example is\n\u201cwe try our best that one of us will be there , \u201d says bourke . \u201cit doesn\u2019t always work out now in the latter years . ciar\u00e1n generally fills in and goes to gigs because he doesn\u2019t have two young sons . i pick up the slack as well . we think it\u2019s nice that you\u2019re putting weight behind your artist , that you\u2019re bothering to show up . you believe in them and you\u2019re willing to put in a hard slog to help them out . \u201d\ndon ' t have a myspace account yet ? no worries , joining is easy .\nno not really . the majority of people you meet in bands turn out to be quite sound . maybe i ' m just naive . they ' re probably all at home drowning rabbits or something .\non saturday , 10 th august , two venues will host bands from the label\u2019s roster . an afternoon matinee show \u2013 run by pals of the label seoda shows \u2013 will take place at bourke\u2019s bar on catherine street , featuring owensie , hidden highways , and peter delaney .\nextracts from the below interview featured as part of an article published in cork evening echo ' s downtown supplement on 5th december , 2013 .\nlike and share this poster to be in with a chance of winning any four * ooal releases ( vinyl and / or cd - up to you ) of your choice , that can be collected at the merch table on saturday .\nyou may already know people on myspace . if we find matches from your facebook friends , we ' ll connect you to them right away .\nas far as we can tell , planet - hopping extra terrestrial duo nanu nanu are alone in the alien pop genre , but in debut album unit 1 , they have a very good reason to set up shop here on earth . . .\nwe loaded your account with your facebook details . help us with just a few more questions .\nwe loaded your account with your twitter details . help us with just a few more questions .\nhello ! we have selected english as your language preference . if you would like to browse in a different language , please choose a language using the dropdown . deutsch english espa\u00f1ol fran\u00e7ais italiano \u65e5\u672c\u8a9e\nwho now lives in cork who left a couple of years back . dave ahern who was in\nthe band\u2019s recent e . p . tremendous provided an infectiously manic affirmation of their sound . featuring several stand - out tracks the record also appeared in the last mixed tape\u2019s top 5 e . p\u2019s of 2014 so far .\nso it ' s not like popical island and ourselves had a sitdown with lawyers or anything ! it ' s cool and i really like and respect what they do . they ' re very prolific although they ' re not a traditional label - if such a thing even exists anymore - and have put out some really good releases and there are some really nice people involved with them so i ' m really looking forward to it . it also might mean we are doing shows in venues we haven ' t done anything in before and building up new relationships . i think it ' s healthy for labels and collectives to co - operate with each other as sometimes we have a tendency to go off doing our own thing when maybe we could talk to each other more and maybe find we ' ve common problems and could help each other out .\ngood question ! i suppose first you sit down with a band and agree to release something . in a lot of cases we\u2019ve had people bring the finished article to us . in the case of\nwe haven ' t done a christmas party in five years . we always have bands that play gigs over christmas but we don\u2019t generally do a specific christmas show but the last one we did was in\nnews | music | mulitmedia | culture | regulars | what ' s on | shop | subscriptions | archive | listings | messageboard \u00a9 hot press 2017 . why be a member ? | terms of service | privacy policy | about us | jobs @ hot press\nacts currently on ooal are crayonsmith , hooray for humans , rest , ten past seven and windings . the label plans to add to its roster in 2010 .\n\u201cit is brilliant , we are absolutely delighted , chuffed , \u201d said steve ryan . \u201cit is great to get even the nod , the recognition . it is not something we set out to achieve , but it does mean a lot to us and it might open the album up to people who haven\u2019t heard of it , or us . \u201d\nwe ' ve emailed you instructions on how to reset your password . if you don ' t see it , don ' t forget to check your spam folder .\nthe label is very much run on a diy ethos , and aims to continually release innovative , quality recordings that are kept to a low cost for the listener . all ooal releases can be found in all good record shops in ireland . while currently we don\u2019t have overseas distribution , all releases are available worldwide via our website . all releases since 2007 have also been available digitally .\nbands who have released on the label include waiting room , ten past seven , windings , hooray for humans , crayonsmith , owensie , elk , jogging , and peter delaney .\nabout it or anything . it ' s very much the case that , going back into the early months of the summer , the two bands took the lead on it and\nan afternoon matinee show \u2013 run by pals of the label seoda shows \u2013 will take place at bourke\u2019s bar on catherine street , featuring owensie , hidden highways , and peter delaney .\na rump - shaking , arm - swaying , hit - packed set finds justin moonwalking into irish hearts . . .\nwhich is their third album and second for the label after a gap of about five years since the previous album .\nalbum from this year was probably the heaviest release we\u2019ve ever done . physically it definitely was being a double lp !\nit\u2019s an effort that the bands really appreciate . \u201cthey really do put in the time , \u201d says ronan jackson , bassist and singer in jogging . \u201cwhen they do a release tour , they come around to every show , either richard or ciar\u00e1n , and it makes such a difference having a physical presence , having somebody pushing the album at the door . \u201d\n, a double lp . it ' s hard to believe it ' s only their second album ! in may we released\nlaunch in dublin i noticed there was a very different audience there for them which was cool . also there were members of\nother times it ' s a longer process where obviously the band has to go into the studio and record . then it ' s really a case of sitting down with a band and deciding what needs to be done such as how long will it take to get the record pressed and where are we going to get the record pressed , who ' s going to do the artwork , what needs to be done in terms of booking shows , promoting the album etc . different bands need different levels of assistance . some of the bands on our label are incredibly self - sufficient . take\nthe album is only available on download and vinyl and was recorded between ireland and hotel2tango studios in montreal with efrim menuck of godspeed you ! black emperor fame and crowd - funded by supporters of the band .\nto date , the label has released 16 albums , 4 eps , 5 7s , and a number of other bits and bobs .\nit feels like the various releases have been getting a lot of press too . irish times , hot press , all the various blogs . not to say that you\u2019ve cracked it , but what do you think has helped you gain a stronger foothold within the media ?\na new wave of bands have joined the old label stalwarts , including jogging , owensie and hidden highways . a change in format , with the label now pressing mostly vinyl , and an injection of what bourke calls \u201cfresh blood\u201d , has seen ooal go from strength to strength over the past few years , culminating last year in a meteor choice music prize nomination for windings\u2019 i am not the crow lp .\nthese are gigs tomorrow that shouldn\u2019t be missed and of course by attending you\u2019ll be supporting an independent label and local acts . we hear the tickets are flying out the door so make sure you get yours . there\u2019s one \u20ac10 ticket to cover both venues and tickets are available from dolan\u2019s bar , bourke\u2019s bar , and urltoken .\nthe l . p . will be launched on the same night ( october 17th ) at popical island\u2019s dublin music venue the pop inn . support will come from electronic duo night trap and alternative - rock act sissy .\n2003 also saw the arrival of cork outfit rest to the label with their contribution to a split christmas single with gamak . since those two , a heap of other acts have joined the label . they include : waiting room , ten past seven , windings , hooray for humans , crayonsmith , owensie , hidden highways , elk , jogging , and peter delaney . acts such as berkeley , vertigo smyth , c ! ties , and guilty optics have also featured on split 7s released by the label .\njackson agrees . \u201cthey both have to believe in [ the music ] , which goes a long way , \u201d he says . \u201cthey love it , they want to see it , they want to hear it and they want to share it with people . i think that\u2019s a big factor . \u201d\nit began with two men and one band . albert twomey and richard bourke were both part of the aspersion music collective , a non - profit collective based in limerick who put on gigs around the city . one of the local bands who played there was giveamanakick , a loud - as - hell two - piece consisting of guitarist steve ryan and drummer keith lawler . the band had recorded their first album , is it ok to be loud , jesus ? , and twomey and bourke felt something had to be done with it .\nget this man a croissant ! the razor - tongued king of controversy has created one of the most fascinating hip hop lps of the year . . .\ni think with the traditional press we always got a bit of coverage . generally speaking most of the albums would have always featured in the irish times and particularly hot press but at the moment maybe there ' s a little bit more momentum in that we ' ve had four albums this year and three last year and a couple the year before , whereas things were maybe a little bit more piecemeal before . now there ' s that bit more happening regularly with albums every year , things feed off each other and maybe people are more used to us bugging them by sending things to review and stuff like that .\nthis website and its associated sites are full participating members of the press council of ireland and supports the office of the press ombudsman . this scheme in addition to defending the freedom of the press , offers readers a quick , fair and free method of dealing with complaints that they may have in relation to articles that appear on our pages . to contact the office of the press ombudsman go to urltoken or urltoken\nwe reserve the right to remove any content at any time from this community , including without limitation if it violates the community standards . we ask that you report content that you in good faith believe violates the above rules by clicking the flag link next to the offending comment or by filling out this form . new comments are only accepted for 3 days from the date of publication .\nand lots of other great cork bands was involved from the early days . in the first year or two we almost saw ourselves as a cork / limerick label with\nthis is your profile url . pick one that ' s 25 characters or less and includes a letter . you can throw in numbers , dots and dashes , too .\nthis article is now part of the urltoken archive . to access this article you need to subscribe to urltoken for the bargain price of \u20ac20 or be a subscriber to hot press magazine . the urltoken archive has over 40 , 000 articles in it , growing at well over 500 a month . not only that , but you get special ' member ' s cds ' for \u20ac10 , discounts on all hotpress related products and exclusive promotions . urltoken also has thousands of articles and pieces of content that are free to access to anyone , including it ' s latest music news , photo galleries , web exclusive interviews .\nhaving admitted that their party - starting second album is \u201ca bit mad\u201d , lo - fi genre - hoppers tieranniesaur talk punk , disco and resisting the temptation of the big red button . . .\nwith debut solo album the believer , former alphastates frontwoman cat dowling earns herself a place among ireland\u2019s most intriguing singer - songwriters , but what\u2019s it all about ? sorry , she\u2019s not telling . . .\nthe band , fronted by steve ryan plus garry carroll , mike gavin , pa o\u2019brien and brian meaney , were shortlisted for the meteor choice music prize , which is selected by a panel of industry experts .\nas they followed the giveamanakick release with albums from the waiting room and rest , twomey and bourke were joined by ciar\u00e1n ryan , a young writer and music fan who was studying in limerick at the time .\nweren ' t available to do the 10th birthday show so they\u2019ll be able to play and help round off what has been a nice year for the label . we ' re really happy to be coming down .\nin february . that ' s going to be the first time we ' ve ever done a split release with another label or collective so that ' s really interesting as it ' s something we ' ve never done before . we ' ve thought about doing it a heap of times in the past and been close to doing it but this will be the first time we ' ve actually done it . we should have an\nthere are times when you simply don ' t put anything out such as the lead up to christmas as it ' s so difficult to get shelf space in record stores . then there are the times when you feel you can best get media coverage such as going into the summer which is brilliant as people are stuck into the festival vibe . there ' s no real formula , you just have to take it release by release . i don ' t know if that answered your question at all !\n\u201c i just didn\u2019t feel like i could commit to it as much as i used to and that\u2019s not what i\u2019m really about , \u201d he says . \u201cif i\u2019m not going to be hands - on and able to communicate daily , face - to - face , i\u2019d rather leave it in the capable hands of ciar\u00e1n and richard . \u201d\nthis is your profile url . we based it off your facebook details . but you can pick one that ' s 25 characters or less and includes a letter . numbers , dots and dashes are ok , too .\nthis is your profile url . we based it off your twitter details . but you can pick one that ' s 25 characters or less and includes a letter . numbers , dots and dashes are ok , too .\nyeah but we release stuff as it ' s ready . we don ' t sit down and tell bands\nwe need something ready for april\n. we know we have a couple of definite releases next year in that\nso it was nice to see them get the recognition after all the hard work they put into it . number 3 ? the 10th birthday . that was a great night and experience so it was great to be involved in that .\nbut wait . . . they\u2019ve got a massive headline show at indiependence to get through first ! fresh from making festival history at glastonbury , indie rockers bastille open up to celina murphy about birthdays , hot sauce and david lynch . . .\nand peter delaney that are more folk - tinged than the past . maybe it ' s a sign we ' re getting older . richard has three sons now so maybe he likes to play quieter music at home these days . at the same time the\nof all the cork - based music makers attracting our attention , none have generated more hype than electronic pop duo young wonder . front woman rachel koeman opens up to celina murphy about the creative process \u2013 and casting her cat in a music video . . .\n\u201cheaven in an aeroplane\u201d ( part of split 7\u2033 with elk , november 2011 ) was the first release with a the new line up \u2013 richie o\u2019reilly ( guilty optics ) & wayne dunlea ( horse , ex - waiting room ) joining ciar\u00e1n in the band .\nflaunting a triumphant mix of pop , garage and deep house , two baby - faced brothers from surrey are challenging electronic music stereotypes \u2013 and landing oodles of chart hits while they\u2019re at it ! celina murphy catches up with the older half of brother act disclosure . . .\nowner ] ' s boss for a couple of years believe it or not . it\u2019s great that stores have popped up in places that there simply aren ' t any stores such as waterford , athlone so it will be interesting to see how it does in dublin which has\n\u201ci do think that whole idea \u2013 and you can go back to the idea of community \u2013 it feels more real and tangible when it\u2019s that physical exchange between people , when people are meeting each other or people are talking about music that way rather than being behind a keyboard . \u201d\nabout seven years ago . we did our tenth birthday party in limerick during the summer so we thought there was no point in doing something there again so soon . cork seemed a perfect choice as we hadn ' t done anything label - specific in four or five years . also ,\nto date , the label has released 16 albums , 4 eps , 5 7s , and a number of other bits n\u2019 bops . the last few years have been quite prolific for the label \u2013 along with a windings 7\u2033 and hidden highways ep , 2012 saw the release of lps from jogging ( take courage ) , owensie ( citizens ) and the choice - nominated i am not the crow from windings . this year they\u2019ve released the long awaited second album from rest ( i hold the wolf ) and the new album from peter delaney ( witch bottle ) . two new albums are due for release in the autumn \u2013 the debut album from hidden highways and the keenly anticipated follow up to 2008\u2019s white wonder from crayonsmith .\nto join click here . to subscribe to hot press , urltoken & the hot press ipad edition for just \u20ac69 . 95 go here to learn more about urltoken member benefits , go to here\ncelina murphy previews 10 unmissable non - music treats at electric picnic 2013 . . .\nwith majestic second album supermigration , the multi - 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", "topic": 31}], "title": "kcet studios", "paragraphs": ["a brief visit to the kcet studios on sunset boulevard on a quiet morning .\nleave a review and let everyone know what happened when you worked with kcet studios .\nopened in 1912 as vitagraph studios , making it one of the oldest studios in hollywood .\nbought facilities from american national studios in dec . 1954 ; leased space at california studios prior to this\nkcet ' s first studios , on 1313 north vine street in hollywood , circa 1964 . adjacent to kcet was the abc vine st . theatre , where ' the joey bishop show ' was being taped . | photo : kcet archives\nat one time , the lot was home to monogram studios , before it moved to its new home where kcet is today .\nstudios constructed ( as equity studios ) in 1946 . . . built primarily as a rental lot leasing space to independent producers\nseeing stars : the television studios . . ( formerly the original warner bros . studios , now tribune studios ) ( now named\ncapital studios at sunset gower\n) 5800 sunset boulevard , hollywood , ca . / ( 323 ) 460 - 5500\nkcet ' s al jerome retiring as ceo of embattled public tv . . .\nyou can tour several full - fledged movie studios in the general hollywood area . universal studios hollywood charges $ 36 for their tour ; paramount studios asks $ 15 per person to tour its venerable back lot , and warner brothers studios charges $ 30 for their vip tour .\ntoday it is the home of kcet - tv , who purchased it in 1970 .\nkcet recently embarked on perhaps the most perilous journey in its 45 - year history .\nkcet - tv said to be in talks to sell landmark studio to . . .\noriginally located on the south side of melrose avenue , peralta studios moved across the street on marathon in 1917 , later becoming brunton studios , then united studios before paramount - famous - lasky took over in 1926 .\ngunsmoke ( arness prod . / cbs / filmed at several studios & ranches )\nkcet is capable of handling both multi camera tv production and film projects at its facilities in burbank .\nkcet - tv , the los angeles public television station that split from pbs in january , has closed a deal to sell its landmark hollywood studios to the church of scientology for an undisclosed sum .\n1969 - sold to toronto - based osf industries , ltd . and called beverly hills studios\nfirst warner studio was on sunset blvd . in hollywood in what is now ktla television studios\n[ for more information on this subject , you can access kcet ' s official website at : urltoken . ]\nthe expected sale comes as kcet has embarked on perhaps the most perilous journey in its 45 - year history .\nthis is part of the new era for kcet ; this is part of the second stage of the transformation of kcet from an affiliate of pbs to an independent media center ,\nkcet president and ceo al jerome told the hollywood reporter .\nwe are in active discussions with several facilities . we are looking for the right environment for our future .\nbuilt in 1921 , this 17 - acre hollywood movie studio was originally the historic columbia pictures studios .\nthe largest collection of hollywood studios is on the urltoken website . all the photoare available for purchase .\npublic tours of judson studios take place every second thursday of the month at 2 : 15 pm .\nlongtime movie and television studios in urban los angeles county have been sought - after investments in recent years . nbc studios in burbank was acquired by santa monica developer m . david paul & associates in 2008 .\nupdate : in late 2008 , ktla studios was merged with sunset - gower studio ( next door ) , to create the new capital studios . the lot will be known as\ncapital studios at bronson\n, while ktla will be known as\ncapital studios at sunset gower\n. together , the new studio will cover 28 acres , with 23 sound stages and 700 , 000 square feet of office production space .\nfounded in 1915 by thomas h . ince as triangle studios . . . sold to samuel goldwyn in 1918\nthe 4 . 5 - acre property on sunset boulevard was formerly the home of monogram pictures and allied artists , among other film studios . since 1970 it has been owned by kcet , america ' s largest independent public television station .\nkcet ' s weekly news magazine investigates and reports on the issues that affect southern california , from the economy to the environment .\n. the studios here have since been demolished ; today there ' s a gelson ' s on the site .\nfinancially strapped kcet - tv has sold its landmark sunset boulevard studio to the church of scientology for an undisclosed price , the station said .\nthanks to mike , from movieshotsla , i learned that the exterior of the former kcet studios was also featured as the city emergency hospital where dr . miles j . bennell ( kevin mccarthy ) was evaluated in the 1956 horror flick invasion of the body snatchers .\nkcet , which has been struggling to rebuild viewership after its split from pbs , plans to move to a smaller location , real estate brokers say .\ni drafted the article you ' re referring to , when i worked at kcet . marc , god bless him , corrected it . : ) teresa rogers\nchapter menu - studio tours = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = the warner bros . studios vip tour the paramount studios tour the universal studios tour the sony pictures studio tour the kcet ( monogram ) studio tour the nbc studio tour melody ranch paramount ranch = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =\nthe state of the art virtual stage is controlled by an orad hi tech systems video and graphics platform . three robotic cameras , each with its own ultimatte controller , allow for multi camera production . the 1500 sq ft stage has a green screen with hard coves and a green floor . kcet also has a traditional stage with a full 360 degree black cyc and a white scrim . the stage is 36 ' x 64 ' with a 17 foot high grid and a black tile floor . kcet has 15 avid edit suites and satellite and fiber capabilities , plus an insert stage for uplinks . kcet ' s new facility is located at the pointe , centrally located in the burbank media district adjacent to the burbank studios ( formerly nbc studios ) .\nkcet president al jerome did not return a phone call and email seeking comment about the negotiations . church of scientology officials also did not respond to requests for comment\nfinancially strapped kcet - tv is in talks to sell its landmark sunset boulevard studio to the church of scientology , according to people who know about the pending deal .\nin the mid - 1980s , cbs built an annex to television city to house two additional large studios , 36 and 46 . later , upstairs rehearsal halls in the main building were converted into studios 56 and 58 .\n- from history of cbs television city : urltoken\nthe lot\nin west hollywood ( formerly samuel goldwyn studios ) ( google maps street view photo ) aerial view of\nthe lot\n( formerly samuel goldwyn studios ) ( bing maps ) the rejuvenated goldwyn backlot in the fugitive ( with thanks to chris s . )\nurltoken website . there are more than 2000 vintage photos of early hollywood movie studios on the website and all images are available for purchase .\njerome wouldn ' t pin the decision to sell the property on financial problems , noting that kcet planned for a dip in viewership in the aftermath of splitting from pbs .\nthe church acquired the facility from longtime owner kcet in 2011 , but the history of the sunset boulevard property goes back much further than that . named a historic - cultural monument in 1978 , the historic complex was constructed in 1912 . it served as a production studio for a long string of failed movie producers before kcet scooped it up in 1970 .\n17k jpg file known as the renmar studios today , this site was used by metro pictures as an outdoor set in the 20 ' s before metro became part of mgm in the 1924 merger . the studios were built in the 1940 ' s and called the motion picture studios . it has been the home of a number of television productions including danny thomas '\nmake room for daddy\n. 846 cahuenga blvd . , central hollywood .\nand so the landmark moment when kcet first signed on the air on september 28 , 1964 , only burnished the vine building ' s historic credentials . not only was kcet the first los angeles station devoted exclusively to educational programming , it was also among the city ' s first uhf channels . other stations had already claimed the available vhf channels - - 2 , 4 , 5 , 7 , 9 , 11 , and 13 - - and so kcet broadcasted at channel 28 on a frequency not all television sets were then equipped to receive .\nall of this can get a bit dry at times . some guides do spend a bit too much time explaining technical details . but this free tour actually shows you more of the behind - the - scenes workings of a studio than either the paramount tour or nbc in burbank ( both of which charge admission ) . the tour at kcet may not be as slick as the tour at nbc studios , but it provides a much more authentic experience , and it ' s free . as such , the kcet tour is a notable bargain .\nkcet ' s studio buildings contain 300 , 000 square feet of space , according to real estate data provider costar group . tenants who rent space there include broadcasters huell howser and tavis smiley .\nlos angeles - based kcet , which is struggling to rebuild viewership after its recent split from pbs , plans to move its operations to a smaller location , real estate brokers said last month .\nbut most of the famous warner bros . films were done at their\nnew\nstudio in the valley . following the success of\nthe jazz singer ,\nwarner bros . bought out first national studios in burbank and moved most of their operations into that san fernando valley community in 1929 . burbank is still the home of warner bros . studios today , which continues to produce hit films such as\nbatman .\n( see separate page on warner bros . studios . )\nsince 1970 , the place has been home to a television studio , the public tv station kcet , which is famous in its own right . kcet has created such acclaimed pbs series as\ncosmos\n( with carl sagan ) and\nmeeting of the minds\n( with steve allen ) , as well as such award winning dramas as\ni never sang for my father .\nthis followed a rather disasterous move on the part of kcet , in which ( angry over high fees ) they broke off their long - time relationship with pbs and became an independent public station .\nin l . a . story , kcet studios stood in for the kyoy 14 news facilities . the exterior of the structure was shown in one of the movie\u2019s opening scenes , in which harris arrived at work to give his daily wacky weather report . in the scene , he drove through the studio\u2019s east entrance , which is located near 1441 north hoover street .\nindustry also called it\nthe formosa studios\n, since its entrance is on formosa ave . , w / santa monica blvd . bordering its north .\nin 1948 , columbia establishes a television arm , housed under the revived screen gems banner , which makes it one of the first studios to invest in television .\nr - k - o studios was at one time located along gower street in hollywood , adjacent to paramount studios . desilu founders , lucille ball and desi arnaz acquired the lot in 1957 and sold it ten years later to paramount . with that merger , the former r - k - o main entrance became a side entrance for paramount .\nlabels : artclass pictures , dorothy sebastian , greta granstedt , james j . jeffries , regis toomey , tec - art studios , they never come back , weiss bros .\nnbc originally planned to relocate the tonight show from the burbank studios to universal , but in the aftermath of the jay leno / conan o ' brian debacle , and after leno insisted on the show returning to the burbank lot , nbc - universal is now renting the burbank studios from the investment group to which the company recently sold the property .\nwas buying the 3 . 5 acre lot for $ 800 , 000 . community television of southern california the station\u2019s parent company , finalized its purchase of the property in 1971 . kcet relocated from its original home at\nkcet ' s first studio facility in hollywood opened in 1948 as the headquarters of the mutual - don lee broadcasting empire . circa 1949 photo courtesy of the security pacific national bank collection - los angeles public library .\nat one point , it was used as lambert ' s van & storage , with only three of the nine sound stages occupied by a production company , television center studios .\ncommercial real estate broker paul stockwell of cb richard ellis group , who represented kcet , declined to comment . broker john repstad of binswanger / realty advisory group , who represented the church of scientology , also declined to comment .\n, bought the lot . this was after ralph had converted stage a for sound and just a year after he built what is today\u2019s stage b of kcet . the lot became home to like\u2019s action pictures and , later ,\nwe are dedicated to providing you with articles like this one . show your support with a tax - deductible contribution to kcet . after all , public media is meant for the public . it belongs to all of us .\nthe price is not disclosed , but the 4 . 5 - acre studio has an assessed value of $ 14 . 1 million , county records say . kcet will stay there up to a year while seeking a place to move .\nwalt was a key figure in the founding of this valencia arts college . the idea began\npartly as a clever way to funnel an army of skilled animators into the disney studios ,\nthe\nas a result , kcet , the largest independent public tv station in the country , will leave the 4 . 5 - acre property at 4401 w . sunset blvd . it is currently surveying the los angeles area for new studio space .\nof the walt disney studios ( though it was called disney brothers cartoon studio at the time ) . beginning in 1923 , walt and his brother roy worked together with another animator here on a series of shorts called\nthe oldest family run fine art glass company in the world , judson studios was established in 1897 as a local stained glass shop by william lees judson , usc\u2019s first fine arts professor , and his three sons .\nin 2002 , mary tyler moore and dick van dyke worked together together again ( at the kcet studio ) , for the first time since the old\ndick van dyke show\n. they were making a pbs production of\nthe gin game .\nthe sleek , mid - century modern production facility at 1313 north vine street in hollywood had already acquired the patina of television history by 1964 , when community television of southern california moved in and launched the region ' s first educational tv station , kcet .\nkcet will remain at 4401 w . sunset blvd . for as much as a year while searching for a new base of operations . the station is in discussions with several production facilities it might move into as a tenant or owner , president al jerome said .\nwhile perusing through my extensive backlog of stalking photographs recently , i realized that there were a few l . a . story locales that i had yet to blog about , one of which was the former site of kcet studios in los feliz , where harris k . telemacher ( steve martin ) worked in the 1991 comedy . i had actually stalked the spot way back in may , but , for whatever reason , never got around to writing about it . so here goes .\nrko studios was once located along gower st . in what is today the western 1 / 4 of the paramount lot ( you can still see the giant rko globe at the corner of melrose & gower today ) .\nin january , the station exited pbs and became the nation ' s largest independent public broadcasting station . kcet officials had tangled for months with network officials over dues , claiming that the $ 7 million the station had to pay annually represented more than its fair share .\ni visited the kcet studio in the early 70 ' s and clearly remember a connected row of tiny , identical , mustard - colored craftsman bungalows , at least 6 , on the lot . i wondered if they were originally intended as small dressing rooms or whatever .\nin january , the station dropped pbs and became the nation ' s largest independent public broadcasting station . kcet officials had tangled for months with network officials over dues , saying the $ 7 million that the station had to pay annually represented more than its fair share .\nin 1986 metromedia sold most of its television interests to the news corporation , and kttv became a cornerstone station of the new fox broadcasting company . as a result , the studios became the fox television center .\n- wikipedia article\none of those stations is ktla television - the local channel 5 here in los angeles . the ktla studios are located in the back ( south portion ) of the historic lot . ktla has quite a proud history all its own .\n13k jpg file this old door opens into the warner bros . hollywood studios on formosa street just south of santa monica blvd . built in 1920 and called the hampton studios , they were purchased by the mary pickford company in 1918 and renamed pickford - fairbanks studios in 1919 following the merger of hollywood ' s\nfirst couple\n. fairbanks early classics\nrobin hood\n( 1922 ) and\nthe thief of bagdad\n( 1924 ) were made here . the name above the main gate became united artists in 1921 although ua did not take ownership until 1928 . ua controlled the studio until 1939 when samuel goldwyn became a partner and the studio was renamed the samuel goldwyn studios . goldwyn acquired complete ownership in 1955 , after a long and bitter court battle with mary pickford . frances goldwyn , sam ' s widow , left the studio to the motion picture home , who sold it in turn to warner bros . in 1980 . 1041 formosa , central hollywood .\nthe effect was immediate . kcet ' s ratings have plunged without its familiar schedule . and individual donations \u2014 the lifeblood of any public broadcaster \u2014 have taken a sharp hit as well . march pledge drives raised much less money than expected , according to a station insider who spoke on condition of anonymity .\nallied artists , a subsidiary of monogram , was formed in 1946 . in 1964 , they headed for new york and the studio became a rental lot . in 1967 , colorvision purchased the property and continued to rent it out . in 1971 , the public broadcasting station , kcet , purchased the studio .\nstalk it : the former kcet studios , from l . a . story , is located at 4401 sunset boulevard in los feliz . the entrance that harris drove through in the flick can be found near 1441 north hoover street , in between fountain avenue and sunset drive . the area where he parked is located just south of the intersection of sunset drive and north commonwealth avenue . the city emergency hospital gate from invasion of the body snatchers can be found near 4368 sunset drive , slightly east of where harris parked his car in l . a . story .\nold walt loved him some tam o ' shanter . conveniently located near his hyperion studio , walt was a regular customer with a favorite table ( # 31 ) .\neven after disney studios moved into the valley , walt remained a regular ,\nsays\nspeculation has centered for months on whether kcet would sell its historic los feliz studio lot in a bid to raise cash . asked about the possibility last fall , jerome confirmed that the station had informally discussed selling the facility , but he characterized those talks as routine and stressed that a deal was not imminent .\nthe switch operates nine studios in four convenient locations - - new york , ny , burbank , ca , los angeles , ca , and london , uk . ideal for live shots , media tours , and voice overs with direct connectivity to the switch network .\n. she is quite a fine little actress and seems very much a reflection of her time . no wonder she played so many working class girls in those early years of sound , when studios actually , at least some of the time , would attempt to reflect the real life struggles fought amongst ordinary joes outside the gates of hollywood studios . artclass , meanwhile , which had begun production back in 1929 , folded later in 1932 although the brothers weiss continued to issue bottom of the barrel product well into the decade and beyond .\nmonogram pictures was a fairly small studio , as hollywood studios went , with equally modest goals . along with republic pictures , monogram was home to the b - movies of the 1940 ' s , most of which were shot in a hurry , on the cheap .\nthe los angeles - based church of scientology was incorporated in 1954 and owns dozens of properties in los angeles county , including the former cedars of lebanon hospital at sunset and l . ron hubbard way . the former kcet property is a few blocks from the church ' s recording studio in silver lake and near its los angeles headquarters .\nin 1972 , the nearly bankrupt columbia pictures sold its hollywood location at sunset and gower and moved over the hill to burbank in the san fernando valley , where they shared space on the warner brothers lot ( renamed for a while as\nthe burbank studios\n) .\nthe real street used in the blondie movies was right near cbs studios . i took some photos when i was there last year . one of the houses was later recreated at the columbia / warner ranch . . . which later became the i dream of jeannie house .\ngunsmoke exterior street was built using two stages linked together at the original warner bros . studios on sunset near gower , now the ktla studio . [ that is why ] the look of the show is so artificial , as it was not shot outdoors much at all .\naerial view of red studios ( formerly ren - mar , desilu - cahuenga , metro pictures , etc . ) ( bing maps ) aerial view of desilu - cahuenga studios in early 1960 ' s ( click for labelled lot layout ) ( courtesy bison archives ) original stages 1 and 2 where the andy griffith show was filmed today the home of red studios ' stage 6 ( the faded\n2\non the stage door does not date to the desilu era as one might assume , as this was originally the door to stage 1 ) ( google maps street view )\ndesilu playhouse\naudience doors at 847 lillian way for stages 8 and 9 ( our miss brooks and i love lucy respectively ) same location above seen today . . . the old\ndesilu playhouse\naudience doors for stages 8 and 9 ( google maps street view )\nafter breaking off from pbs to address more independent broadcasting topics , kcet\u2014southern and central california\u2019s community television station\u2014moved from its hollywood campus to a multi - tenant 14 - story office building in burbank , and hired gensler for the new site ' s renovation . to accommodate the recording studio , an \u201cacoustical box within a box\u201d had to be allowed to penetrate from the 5th - floor plate to the bottom of the 7th - floor slab by cutting through the 6th - floor . a \u201cribbon liner , \u201d akin to a mobius band , connects production studios with public areas , which include the visitor reception area , a donor gallery and a community / screening room .\nbut longest - continuously - producing movie lot in hollywood offers the public a behind the scenes guided tour which is absolutely free ! this historic studio was the former home of monogram pictures and allied artists , and now houses the broadcasting facilities for los angeles ' own pbs tv station , kcet ( channel 28 ) . they made their first film back in 1912 .\nwhen we left pbs in january , we knew this was a [ period of ] transition for us ,\njerome said .\nthis is the third time in the 15 years i ' ve been at kcet that we ' ve evaluated whether the present studio lot is the right fit for us going forward . it ' s not a new issue .\nthe original warner bros . studio in hollywood , now home to ktla - tv channel 5 and other entertainment companies , was sold for $ 125 million in 2008 to los angeles real estate investment firm hudson capital . hudson also bought sunset gower studios , the former columbia pictures headquarters , for $ 200 million in 2007 .\n, a company who\u2019s history stretched back to 1915 , bought the lot from like in 1943 , having rented the studio for years ( they had been based at the former tiffany studios nearby at 4516 sunset ) . while under the monogram moniker , the studio produced tons of movies , mostly in the \u2018b\u2019 and \u2018c\u2019 categories .\n29k jpg file part of the paramount lot now , these studios were built in 1921 and called the robertson - cole studios . joseph kennedy bought it as fbo studios in 1923 in his ill - fated foray into filmmaking . rko pictures bought it in 1928 and in 1941 rko produced orson welles ' screen classic ,\ncitizen kane\n, as well as other welles ' films . rko was responsible for the pairing of ginger rogers and fred astaire , producing two musical vehicles for them a year from 1934 to 1937 . rko was instrumental in establishing\nfilm noire\nas a popular genre with such films as\nmurder my sweet\n( directed by edward dmytryk ) ,\nnotorious\n( alfred hitchcock ) , and\nwhile the city sleeps\n( fritz lang ) . desilu bought the studio in 1953 following the success of the television series\ni love lucy\n. the blue globe in the picture is the old rko globe . 780 gower street , central hollywood .\ngetting there : kcet studios is located on the north side of sunset boulevard , just east of hillhurst ( between hillhurst and hoover ) . / from from the hollywood ( 101 ) freeway , take the sunset boulevard exit ; head east ( about two miles ) on sunset boulevard to just past hillhurst avenue ( and before hoover street ) , then turn left ( north ) into the studio lot . stop at the guard booth and tell the guard that you are there to take the tour . / from hollywood & vine , take vine street two blocks south to sunset boulevard , and turn left ( east ) on sunset boulevard . go three quarters of a mile to the hollywood freeway , then follow the directions above .\n42k jpg file raleigh studios has grown during the past 15 years to become perhaps the largest , best equipped , independent studio in town . the studio was built during the 1920 ' s by william h .\nbilly\nclune and called the clune studios . clune also built clune ' s broadway theater in downtown los angeles . the studio was the california studio in the 30 ' s when william boyd and gabby hayes made their popular\nhopalong cassidy\nfilms here . future president ronald reagan filmed\ndeath valley days\nhere in the early 1960 ' s when the studio was aptly called the producers studio . 650 n . bronson , central hollywood .\nmost of the studio ' s back lot was sold off in 1961 to alcoa when century city was developed , and some of the studio ' s facilities have been relocated elsewhere to make room for the shopping center . but a good part of the old fox studios have survived and still remain busy making movies and tv dramas\ngetting there : ktla studios is located on sunset boulevard , between van ness avenue and bronson avenue ( just west of kttv / fox studios ) . / from the hollywood ( 101 ) freeway , take the sunset boulevard exit . go west on sunset two blocks , and the ktla studio will be on your left ( south ) side . ( look for the large broadcasting antenna out front with the letters\nktla .\n) / from hollywood & vine , take vine street south ( two blocks ) to sunset boulevard . turn left ( east ) on sunset and go east about half a mile . the studio will be on your right ( south ) side .\nthe station will remain at the 300 , 000 - square - foot sunset boulevard facilities , which date to 1912 and have been home to several movie studios , for as long as a year before moving to new digs . jerome said the station ' s next headquarters will likely be a\nlittle bit smaller\nthan its current property .\nkcet is said to face financial troubles after severing its relationship with pbs ; prior to the split , the station had fought over dues with the programming provider . as a result of the change , the station no longer carries shows such as charlie rose and sesame street and has filled it schedule with news programs and documentaries . since january , orange county\u2019s koce - tv has operated as the local pbs outlet .\ngeneral service studios was important to desilu because by the 2nd season of i love lucy they had rented the entire facility . but because of it ' s small size , they moved to motion picture center . not sure how long they rented gss for or if they still had a presence after i love lucy and our miss brooks moved .\nrko hollywood studios at n . gower and melrose ( became desilu - gower in 1957 ) aerial view of former desilu - gower facilities ( now the western quarter of the paramount lot ) ( bing maps ) desilu - gower ' s soundstage new york street in the untouchables filming star trek on stage 9 at desilu - gower ( courtesy\nbirdofthegalaxy\n)\nin 1938 , walt put money down on 51 acres in burbank , and in 1940 his new studios were up and running . the burbank campus includes a couple of buildings that were previously at the hyperion location ( the others were demolished ) \u2014one , a small bungalow that once held offices for disney ' s publicity and comic strip departments , is now used\nthe monogram studio backlot was located where the current los angeles pbs station kcet is located . the studio , at that time , had 3 sound stages , if i remember correctly and a very small backlot area which consisted of a new york street . then , in the late 1950 ' s , the studio converted the ny street into a western street ( photos on my web site : urltoken )\n- jerry s .\ndropping the pbs brand meant getting rid of the dues burden but also losing signature shows such as\nsesame street ,\nnews hour\nand\ncharlie rose .\nkcet switched to a lineup of documentaries and news programs , as well as repeats of old pbs stalwarts such as\nprime suspect .\nthe pbs shows were picked up by koce - tv in orange county , which became the region ' s primary network outlet .\nthe old studio was also home to two local radio stations : kmpc ( all sports ) and k - lite ( easy listening ) . for years , the studio was the place where they taped the game show\njeopardy .\n( i took the test for the show here myself . ) but\njeopardy\nhas since moved to sony pictures studios , in culver city .\n31k jpg file nestled against the franklin hills in east hollywood is the front gate of abc ' s local affiliate , channel 7 . although abc uses this location primarily for local broadcasting these days , in 1917 this was the site of vitagraph studios , one of the most prolific and popular producers of the silent screen era . built by film pioneers stuart blackton and albert smith , vitagraph was one of the largest early studios in hollywood , employing such stars as lillian and dorothy gish , mary pickford , adolphe menjou and rudolph valentino . this photo was made looking east off talmadge avenue , named for norma talmadge , vitagraphs ' premier leading lady . warner bros . acquired vitagraph in 1925 , and sold the studio lot to abc in 1949 . 4151 prospect ave . , east hollywood .\n, it turns out , was a pretty big cheese as an actor in the late teens and early twenties . why didn ' t i know he was so famous ? ) it was when charles ray productions took over the property that this good - looking brick building was built . ( kcet uses a sunset boulevard address , but to get a look at the exterior of the old studio , you need to drive around the block \u2013 something i had never done . )\nalas , there are no public tours of the studios . your only hope of seeing the inside of this studio is to get tickets to the taping of one of the shows produced here . recently , they taped\njudge judy ,\nlove connection\nand\nmalibu , ca\non the lot . when available , you can get tickets to show tapings from\naudiences unlimited .\nthe scientologists say they will use the studios which have a satellite upload link , to shoot and broadcast video content espousing the organisation ' s worldview .\nit is a perfect fit , in both size and location , for the expansion of the church of scientology ' s production of religious and social betterment audiovisual properties , and we welcomed the unexpected opportunity to acquire it ,\nthe church said .\ntoday , kcet is the home local favorites such as of\nlife & times ,\ncalifornia\u2019s gold ,\nvisiting . . . with huell howser\nadventures from the book of virtues ,\nthe great war ,\nand children ' s programming such as\nstorytime\nand\nthe puzzle place .\nthe pbs network has been given birth to exemplary programming such as\nupstairs , downstairs ,\ni claudius\nand\nthe civil war .\neven though there really is a district in the city of los angeles called hollywood , the\nhollywood\nof movie and television production studios encompasses a much larger geographic area . warner bros . and disney are in burbank , columbia pictures in culver city , while universal pictures is located in universal city - the name chosen by carl laemmle for the chicken farm he purchased on the outskirts of los angeles in 1914 .\nthe good news for the preservation - minded is that the church has proved to be an exemplary caretaker of the many historic properties in its portfolio . local historian and la conservancy member marc wannamaker tells la weekly he couldn\u2019t be happier about the church\u2019s purchase of the kcet facility .\nwe ' re not big scientology fans , but when it comes to saving the properties , i don ' t care who they are . they ' ve been very good stewards of their buildings ,\nhe says .\nthis web site attempts to document the hollywood and vicinity studio , backlot and ranch facilities utilized for television production in the early years of television and through the 1970 ' s . the information below is derived from the collective knowledge and research of the membership of the\nstudiobacklots\nyahoo group , as well as from a variety of official and unofficial web sites on studios and their backlots and ranches , and on vintage television series .\nthe building had opened on august 18 , 1948 , as the headquarters of the mutual - don lee broadcast empire . designed by claud beelman - - the architect behind such local landmarks as the eastern columbia building and the culver hotel - - and his associate , herman spackler , it was larger than its compact , three - story profile suggested . inside were 14 separate broadcast studios , including four large sound stages with auditorium seating for live audiences .\nbig town the lone wolf life of riley mayor of the town the cisco kid ( syndicated series ) favorite story mr . district attorney the o . henry playhouse ( syndicated series ) authors playhouse adventures of superman ( 1953 - 54 ) ( syndicated series ) gunsmoke ( first few years ) death valley days ( syndicated series ) have gun will travel ( cbs ) ( early episodes , under california studios ) sea hunt ( syndicated series ) ( a few episodes )\nah yes , the scene [ in\nsunset boulevard\n] where the guard challenges\nmax\nwhen he wants to drive miss desmond onto the lot to see mr . demille , who is shooting on stage 18 . . . . that would be the bronson avenue gate . . . i love that scene .\njones , remind your friend that without me ther would be no paramount studios .\nah , the golden days . . . . .\nrko / desilu was the entire western 1 / 4 of the lot . the lot was originally 2 studios , with a massive backlot between them . eventually paramount replaced the backlot with stages and office buildings . the oldest part of the former desilu lot is the buildings at lucy park . it originally had arches but they were demolished due to structural problems . too bad they did not rebuild them since they are what made the building stand out in the tv shows that shot there .\nbut la weekly suggests that church officials may also be buying properties like the sunset boulevard studios as a shrewd business investment . as a recognized religious entity , the church enjoys tax - exempt status , but as such cannot seek profit or accumulate large piles of money . as such , the church may be investing its cash in real estate to grow its $ 1 . 5 - billion empire . a spokesperson for the church tells la weekly that it owns more than 30 properties in the greater la area .\nin 1964 paramount sold ktla along with the sunset studio to cowboy star gene autry . in 1985 , ktla along with the sunset facility was purchased by tribune broadcasting , a division of the tribune newspaper empire . in 2008 tribune sold the physical studio to hudson capital , llc , but retained ownership of ktla . ktla is still housed there . but today they merely lease space . the studio is now called sunset bronson and is owned by the same investment group that owns sunset gower studios , the former home of columbia pictures .\n- richard p .\n[ warner brothers ] continued to maintain it [ the hollywood lot ] as a working studio [ even after they took over first national studios in burbank ] . in fact , when the burbank lot suffered a bad fire in back in 1934 , jack warner assured everyone they would still meet their production goal since they still had the hollywood studio . in 1937 , warner brothers leased the long building that fronts sunset to a bowling alley concession . they turned the sound stages into the world ' s largest bowling alley called hollywood lanes . as a kid i went there with my dad .\non the tour , you ' ll go behind - the - scenes to see huge barn - like sound stages , giant satellite dishes , and television control rooms alive with tv monitors and control panels with a dizzying number of buttons . you ' ll get a close - up look at all the elements that make up a television station : tv cameras , lights , teleprompters , sound - mixing rooms , computer character generators , color control panels , tape bays . . . and you ' ll even visit the director ' s booth . along the way , your tour guide will help explain the way these elements work together to get the final broadcast out to a waiting public . you ' ll also see the sets for shows like\nlife & times\nand the kcet news .\n30k jpg file in 1911 the nestor film company rented a tavern and a barn on this site and turned them into hollywood ' s first studio . nestor films merged with universal studios in 1915 . cbs built columbia square on this site in 1938 , and the studio facilities were home to many classic radio programs .\nlux radio theater\n,\nbeulah\n,\ngene autry ' s melody ranch\n,\nmy friend irma\n,\nlife with luigi\n, and\nthe jack benny show\nwere among many produced here . today the buildings are occupied by cbs local affiliate kcbs tv , channel 2 . 6101 sunset blvd . , central hollywood .\nit was charles ray who constructed the first sound stage on the property , stage one ( now known as studio a ) :\nthe last word in studio construction . . . completed just three months from the day on which mr . ray . . . turned the first shovelful of earth . perhaps the most striking feature of the studios is the glass enclosed stage , topped by a glass roof . the sides may be removed to permit openings when the shooting of street scenes is required . . . the placing of a tank beneath the stage was a unique arrangement . . . the installation of electrical equipment will insure a wealth of sunshine for daylight pictures as well as for night scenes . . .\n22k jpg file in 1938 , the nbc radio building was located at the corner of sunset blvd . and vine st . in hollywood , just down the street from the cbs columbia square - also completed in 1938 . hollywood became not only the center of movie production , but also the center of radio production . the hollywood studio no longer exists , but nbc ' s burbank headquarters houses both west coast corporate offices , and production facilities . this nbc main gate leads to the taping studios and executive offices . it is here that\nthe tonight show\nhas been taped since johnny carson was a fresh face . the show is still broadcast from this location , starring new host , jay leno . 3000 w . alameda avenue . , burbank\n20k jpg file charlie chaplin built this studio in 1918 after signing a contract with first national pictures for more than one million dollars following the release of his first masterpiece ,\nthe tramp\n. all of chaplin ' s classic movies were made here , including\nthe kid\n( 1920 ) ,\nthe gold rush\n( 1925 ) ,\ncity lights\n( 1931 ) ,\nmodern times\n( 1936 ) , and\nthe great dictator\n( 1940 ) . more recent occupants have been cbs and red skelton . in 1966 , herb alpert and jerry moss purchased the property , and made it the home of a & m records . the jim henson company purchased the historic studio in april , 2000 , resettling the muppets and all operations from the raleigh studios . 1416 la brea ave . central hollywood .\n20k jpg file from an inauspicious beginning in 1925 in a storefront studio in the los feliz section of hollywood , the animation genius walt disney expanded his studio first to a location now occupied by a mayfair grocery store , and then to his campus - like headquarters on buena vista street in burbank . greatly revitalized in recent years , disney ' s new state - of - the - art animation building symbolizes the company ' s meteoric rise after 20 years of doldrums following founder walt disney ' s death . the building is the focal point for the many animated film projects produced since disney ' s dramatic reversal of fortune . the animation building is located just south of the buena vista studios ( built by walt himself in 1939 on 51 acres that he purchased for $ 100 , 000 ) . 500 s . buena vista , burbank .\njust about all the original sound stages at rko pathe had internal sound - proofed doors that opened up so two , even three stages could become one . stages 2 , 3 & 4 were all interconnected . stage 2 had a higher roof for filming scenes simulated inside a theater . stage 2 was the theater stage while stage 3 had the auditorium seats . paramount had the same setup with stages 6 & 7 . mgm had the biggest theater stage which was combined 5 & 6 . stage 6 had a clearance of 80 feet making it the highest stage of all the major studios . at the old vitagraph studio in east hollywood ( later home to kabc tv ) , there was the vitaphone stage used for the wb film 42nd street . it was first used for the jazz singer . part of it , the higher section , still exists .\nthomas k . ince was a flashy and charming self - made man who helped make hollywood . born on november 16 , 1882 in rhode island , he climbed his way from part - time actor to director of some of the first westerns and civil war pictures . his wife , st . louis native elinor\nnell\nkershaw , was an actress whom he had met on the broadway stage . nell often helped write and edit his early films , and in 1911 they moved to california . ince quickly set about revolutionizing the movie industry . he is credited with developing the first detailed shooting script and for creating the first modern studio - - the 460 - acre ranch in the pacific palisades known as inceville . at inceville , he developed the studio unit system , with producers controlling different shingles , and later founded the studios that went on to become mgm and paramount .\n30k jpg file originally called the jasper studio when it was built in 1919 , this is the site of howard hughes 1927 production\nhell ' s angels\n, starring his\ndiscovery\njean harlow . francis ford coppola bought the studio in 1980 as headquarters for his zoetrope production company . in 1983 zoetrope vacated the studio and it was reincarnated as the hollywood center studios and is a busy center of independent productions . directors ( and brothers ) ridley (\nalien\n,\nblade runner\n) and tony scott (\ntop gun\n,\ncrimson tide\n) occupied the studio during the 1980 ' s . george burns , who celebrated his 100th birthday on january 20th of this year , was an occupant until his recent death . the great comedian invariably went to his office on this lot every monday thru friday . all the world will miss him . 1040 las palmas avenue . central hollywood .\n22k jpg file paramount ' s story begins in 1916 when adolph zukor merged his famous players film company with lasky films to form famous players - lasky . the following year zukor took over paramount film distribution and the new company was named paramount pictures .\namerica ' s sweetheart\n, mary pickford provided the box - office punch for zukor as he built paramount into the nations leading film company . paramount acquired the united studios lot in 1926 and continues to occupy them . paramount ' s roster of stars included rudolph valentino , gloria swanson , clara bow , gary cooper , the comedy team bob hope and bing crosby , cary grant , w . c . fields , mae west , william holden , alan ladd , as well as dean martin and jerry lewis . paramount was home to directors cecil b . demille , joseph von sternberg , ernst lubitsch , henry hathaway , preston sturges , and billy wilder . this photo shows one of the two new main gates on melrose avenue . the famous old gate still exists and will be featured in a future album . this is the only major studio still resident in the\nreal\nhollywood . 5500 melrose ave . , central hollywood ."]}
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quality product , consisting of cards and connectors , offers endless possibilities in images , shape and size . affordable - \u00e1nd dutch - design !\nmajor player in the ticketing and passenger information , ixxi will present all of its solutions : zenway touch screen , mobile applications dedicated to urban mobility , passenger information tools . we provide efficient and effective responses to the various problems of local communities .\naar na alles vast geklikt te hebben dacht ik klaar te zijn . maar bij het omdraaien zag ik dat het patroon niet helemaal klopte : ( na nog even gepuzzeld te hebben hangt de ixxi inmiddels mooi aan de muur . maar misschien even een dubbelchec\nixxi lets you easily create your own wall decoration by using your own images . you may choose to create a photo collage , enlargement , or even a pixel image . give your creativity free rein and create your own work of art on the wall !\nthe bi - mo\u00ae solution , developed by our subsidiary ixxi and available on ios and android , allows passengers to purchase paperless transport tickets and travel passes via their smartphone , to validate them when boarding , and to generate a qr code for ticket inspections .\nalready active in numerous countries , including the united kingdom , italy , kazakhstan and morocco , ixxi\u2019s ambition is to develop moreextensively in france and internationally . several french local authorities have already shown confidence in us , including ille - 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tencor , urban mapping and veeco instruments . together they have raised over 3 . 2m between their estimated 47 . 4k employees .\nyes , ixxi uses cookies ( and similar techniques ) to ensure your visit to our website is as personalised and easy as possible . by continuing to visit this site , you agree to our use of cookies . you can always withdraw your permission . want to know more about how we treat your privacy ? read all about it here .\nwe\u2019re sorry to hear that you haven\u2019t been able to create your ixxi . please try a different web browser . it\u2019s possible that this is the causing the issues . if you\u2019re using internet explorer , then you need version 9 or higher . alternatively , you could use mozilla firefox or google chrome instead . sometimes deleting your cookies and history also helps .\nthe region as a pilot of the ticketing interoperability at regional level , ensures the role of coordinator of the interoperability testing between regional networks and other networks . through this mission of support and advice for the benefit of the region , ixxi will be force of proposal for transport organising authorities partners ( county councils , communities and metropolitan areas ) in the technical choices and orientations .\nthe bi - mo\u00ae app developed by our ixxi subsidiary offers passengers numerous advantages : they can purchase tickets at any time for one or more individuals and even for travel on multiple transport networks \u2013 including single tickets , books of 10 , or travel passes covering longer periods \u2013 with the possibility of transferring the tickets to a third party\u2019s mobile device . the paperless tickets and travel\nchoose your favorite images from the collections of famous brands , museums , photographers and illustrators . you get to decide on the size , shape and cropping in order to make the perfect wall decoration . within this great number of possibilities you will also find a selection of specials : these products were especially designed by and for ixxi and can be ordered directly in a fixed size .\nmeet ixxi at the 19th annual amif exhibition from 14 to 16 april 2015 at the parc floral de paris on l32 / k33 stand ratp group . organized by the association of the mayors of ile - de - france ( amif ) , the exhibition is a professional place to give new elected mayors the opportunity to meet aims and establish contacts with their partners in the country .\nthe resolution required in order to properly display an image on a computer screen isn\u2019t as high as for printing . you\u2019ll need a higher resolution for this . quite possibly the image looks great on your screen , but it may not be suitable for print . in case a poor or average quality is indicated , we recommend you to choose another image or decrease the size of your ixxi .\ncac is not intended to be a lab but a research project within ixxi \u2013 ens lyon , aiming at bringing together complex systems modeling and the new discipline of cliometrics , which aims at modeling long historical macroeconomic and financial data . more specifically , our main goal is to stimulate new approaches to economic history by drawing inspiration from other disciplines , notably complex systems modeling in biology , mathematics and physics .\npick the size and shape . you can use the many options we have : add filters and texts or enlarge a tile to encompass multiple tiles .\nthe images are printed on high quality square cards , which you connect with the supplied pair of crosses .\ndo you have a question ? you\u2019ll find an answer to most questions on our faq page . in case you\u2019re unable to find an answer there , please get in touch with us we\u2019re eager to help you ! you\u2019ll get a response within one working day .\nwe have successfully received your question . you will receive a response within one business day .\ndo you have a question ? below you will find the top 5 most frequently asked questions .\nperhaps the order confirmation ended up in your spam or junk mail . have you checked ? if you can\u2019t find it there , please send us an e - 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- lam research corporation ( nasdaq : l . . .\nveeco instruments ( nasdaq : veco ) announced that one of the world ' s leading memory chip manufacturers o . . .\nune nouvelle \u00e9quipe interdisciplinaire \u00ab cliom\u00e9trie et complexit\u00e9 \u00bb ( cac ) vise \u00e0 faire avancer l\u2019analyse des donn\u00e9es temporelles en \u00e9conomie . en combinant notamment les comp\u00e9tences des \u00e9conomistes , historiens , th\u00e9oriciens du signal et des physiciens , cette \u00e9quipe travaillera \u00e0 la mod\u00e9lisation des donn\u00e9es macro\u00e9conomiques et financi\u00e8res . nous pensons que les \u00e9changes m\u00e9thodologiques entre les diff\u00e9rents domaines acad\u00e9miques sont b\u00e9n\u00e9fiques pour une compr\u00e9hension renouvel\u00e9e des dynamiques sous - jacentes des syst\u00e8mes sociaux . une impulsion forte pour la cr\u00e9ation de cette \u00e9quipe provient de l\u2019importance sociale et politique des analyses \u00e9conomiques , comme en t\u00e9moignent les controverses r\u00e9centes sur les effets des dettes publiques sur la croissance ( voir notre article r\u00e9cent dans la recherche sur reinhart et rogoff ( mai 2014 ) ) , ou le succ\u00e8s des travaux de piketty et collaborateurs sur les donn\u00e9es historiques \u00e0 propos des in\u00e9galit\u00e9s de revenu .\nthe team cac is an attempt to bring together active researchers and professors from interdisciplinary fields . more specifically , the goal of this initiative is to\nbuild a network promoting synergy between different disciplines such as cliometrics , econometrics , physics , mathematics , and biology .\nwe think that the methodological exchanges between different academic fields are fundamentally beneficial for a renewed understanding of the underlying dynamics of historical and social systems and will enrich our knowledge of the past . the recent burst in the study of non - linear dynamics has led to a significant number of innovative approaches attempting to explain observed deviations from normality .\nthe idea is that chaotic processes on financial and real markets emphasize the need of reconsidering the conventional economic and financial analysis . the amalgam of persistent endogenous changes , due to the heterogeneous nature of economic agents\u2019 beliefs , and high levels of exogenous noise seems to address adequately the occurrence of complicated dynamics , such as cycles or even chaotic fluctuations , in modern economies . in this line , attempting an interdisciplinary investigation of potential synergies between economic history and the modeling of complex systems is the challenge that we want to raise : indeed , real world processes are highly complex , noisy , non - stationary and associated to non - linear phenomena . nevertheless , many linear and classical methods in statistics and time series analysis require normally distributed and stationary data .\namong the tools that can help to deal with more complex historical data , recurrence analysis , for example ( originally employed in non - 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year term .\nriyadh , which currently has 5 . 7 million inhabitants , includes the development of an entire transport system for the city of riyadh including both metro and bus networks , with the will to make it a world reference , offering equivalent quality service to best international standards . this network will be run using a fleet of approx . 1 , 000 vehicles and will include 4 lines , 2 circular lines , 17 regular lines and 70 feeder lines ( permanent and transport on demand ) . the lines will gradually enter service in three phases and will ultimately ensure 90 million passenger kilometres yearly . eventually , 90 million commercial kilometers will be made \u200b\u200beach year . this is a very ambitious project since it is created from the beginning and the city will have at present no public transport infrastructure .\n100 is the number of lines of the new network , 70 drawdown to irrigate the deep areas of the city .\n4200 employees including 3 , 200 drivers will lead the network , a huge investment in terms of recruitment and training .\nratp is offering you a new website . certain features of the new website , including its accessibility , are still being finalised . to make it easier for you to find what you\u2019re looking for , we invite you to use the previous version of the website . you may also use the ratp app . we will notify you as soon as possible when the new website is completely up and running .\nhandling passengers in an optimal manner during line closures has always been an important issue for us . this is especially the case for\u2026\nwe offer a comprehensive , coherent information system to keep you informed , at the right moment , throughout your journey .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nby continuing to browse this site , you agree to the placement of cookies on your computer so that we may propose services and offers adapted to your centres of interest and measure the use of our services . click here for more information on cookies and how to configure them\nratp dev was created in 2002 , when the ile - de - france market was first opened to competition .\nits mission is to export ratp\u2019s operational expertise outside of the ile - de - france region , which was its historical area of business in the past .\nsince its inception , the company has developed itself through acquisitions and by winning bids to tender in france and abroad . it now provides operation and maintenance services for urban and interurban transport networks ( bus , metro , rail and tramway ) in 14 countries on 4 continents .\ncreated in 1971 , promom\u00e9tro specialises in retail shops and services located in areas with heavy passenger traffic . the company now provides its expertise to local administrations and institutions for the commercial development of ground floor space .\ncreated in 1990 , sedp ( soci\u00e9t\u00e9 d ' etudes et de d\u00e9veloppement patrimonial ) , the ratp group\u2019s real estate arm , has developed expertise in real estate engineering .\nthe ratp group subsidiary logis - transports was created in 1959 to fulfil a simple mission : house ratp employees who must be able to reach their workplace at a time when no buses or metros are running , since they are the ones who initiate start - up of service in the first place .\ntelcit\u00e9 is the leader in the deployment and operation of fibre optics in the \u00eele - de - france region .\nsince 1997 , telcit\u00e9 has offered its customers access to unlimited broadband to meet all of their telecommunication needs .\nmobility support services , also known as network management , are expanding very rapidly . these include real - time passenger information , vehicle radiolocation , journey time checks , design , pricing , anti - fraud and customer marketing .\ninformation and communication technologies are the driving force behind an ever - larger number of innovations . the ratp group has unique know - how in this field , as demonstrated by the deployment of major ticketing projects such as navigo and passenger information systems ( siel , image ) . > opposite , the touch screen orientation map in la d\u00e9fense\nnaxos markets transmission services that provide gsm coverage for ratp ' s underground networks and wi - fi access in stations . naxos has utilised telcit\u00e9 ' s fibre optics to deploy shared access networks open to all operators that provide the mobility service to their own customers . this allows customers who begin a call outside to continue talking inside trains , radio coverage permitting . naxos is currently trialling the broadcast of mobile television underground in collaboration with t\u00e9l\u00e9diffusion de france . naxos is also helping to interconnect telcit\u00e9 ' s fibre optics networks by deploying a local service network in the local authorities sector . this has resulted in naxos deploying a fibre network in the sewer system of the city of paris . this network facilitates connections between paris buildings and sites located further away in the ile - de - france region .\nthe region is currently facing infrastructure and traffic issues that are going to become critical regarding the organization of major international events such as the football world cup 2022 in qatar or expo 2020 in dubai .\ntransport authorities , service providers and manufacturers will meet to discuss the stakes and opportunities for the its industry generated by the rise of public transport and they will present many smart ticketing projects highlighting topics such as open payment solutions , interoperability , and smart contactless ticketing .\nno more queues to purchase tickets or travel passes : our group\u2019s operating subsidiaries , such as yellow buses in bournemouth in southern england , stand out today for apps that allow nomad passengers to purchase tickets online and to download them on their mobile devices or tablets , for a single journey , or for a day , a week or more .\npasses can be validated and checked visually or via a secure , dynamic qr code , even without an internet connection . the app does not require registration beforehand because purchases are done anonymously .\nthis solution also offers numerous benefits for the networks and the transport organising authorities . our subsidiary\u2019s app can integrate customisable , multi - operator fare schedules , and can be integrated within existing ticketing systems without the need for additional equipment .\nwe transport 12 million passengers daily in the ile - de - france region . our core business naturally fits within a sustainable development\u2026\nratp ' s know - how in passenger information has now taken shape in the\nimage\nproject - named after the french acronym for generalised multimodal information in spaces . the plan is to deploy more than 3 , 000 screens across a comprehensive range of transport environments ( metro , rer and roadside stations ) . these will show waiting times for different modes of transport run by any operator ( ratp , sncf , optile , etc . ) , traffic conditions and additional information ( disruptions , safety instructions , etc . ) .\nfor inquiries related to this message please contact support . for sales inquiries , please visit urltoken\nif you believe this to be in error , please confirm below that you are not a robot by clicking\ni ' m not a robot\nbelow .\nplease make sure your browser supports javascript and cookies and that you are not blocking them from loading . for more information you can review the terms of service and cookie policy .\nthe qatar smart ticketing and digital services forum aims to provide its participants with the most - 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{"id": 56180, "summary": [{"text": "talpa holding is the company in which john de mol jr. has transferred all of its media activities .", "topic": 36}, {"text": "besides john de mol , who as majority shareholder owns 80 % of the company , rabo participaties owns a 20 % stake in the media company .", "topic": 36}, {"text": "the holding company has amongst the 538 group with radio station radio 538 .", "topic": 34}, {"text": "talpa media , formerly part of talpa holding , has been sold to itv plc and is a separate business unit within itv studios . ", "topic": 20}], "title": "talpa holding", "paragraphs": ["talpa holding n . v . droid informer : latest talpa holding n . v . software updates and reviews : the voice chile , \u00fctopya , . . .\nabout talpa holding talpa holding is a 33 % shareholder in sbs nederland , which operates four tv stations : sbs6 , sbs9 , net5 and veronica . talpa holding owns radio stations radio 538 , the market leader in the netherlands , and slam ! in addition , talpa has a minority stake in radiocorp , which operates the radio stations 100 % nl and radio 10 .\ntalpa holding is owner of sbs nederland which operates four tv channels : sbs6 , sbs9 , net5 and veronica .\ntalpa holding has bought out the remaining 67 % of the netherlands\u2019 sbs broadcasting from finland\u2019s sanoma , giving talpa complete ownership of the dutch tv group .\ntalpa media , formerly part of talpa holding , has been acquired by itv plc and is in the meantime a separate business unit within itv studios .\ntalpa holding is an umbrella company that manages de mol ' s media assets . it also controls talpa radio , which owns and operates four dutch radio stations .\nthe ronins entered talpa ' s castle and started fighting their way to talpa in raid on talpa ' s castle .\nleft to right : pim schmitz , ceo of talpa holding ; kim dingler , talpa\u2019s marketing and strategy director ; shashi panday , cfo of talpa holding ; geertje hoek , managing director , talpa content ; maarten meijs , m . d . talpa global ; diana buddingh , director of talpa\u2019s global productions ; maaike van urk , head of legal and business affairs ; and adam crozier , ceo of itv\ntalpa holding also incorporates talpa radio , the largest music entertainment company in the netherlands , which comprises the channels 538 , radio 10 , sky radio and radio veronica .\nalso attending the cocktail were pim schmitz , ceo of talpa holding ; shashi panday , cfo of talpa ; and several other members of their team . itv recently acquired talpa , whose shows include \u201cthe voice . \u201d\njust as talpa is about to reclaim the armor of wildfire , rowen , sage , cye , and kento intervene by holding talpa back and encouraging ryo to attack . ryo refuses .\ntalpa holding was founded in 2005 as a full - service content company . it also owns talpa radio , the largest music entertainment company in the netherlands . formerly part of talpa holding , the voice producer , talpa media , was acquired by itv in 2015 . it continues to be responsible for management of the company and the creation and production of formats and concepts .\nshed media and talpa media establish talpa uk - warner bros . - the studio - news\npim schmitz , ceo of talpa holding , said the company will focus next \u201con further investments in ott , print , online , data and concepts . \u201d\njohn de mol ' s talpa holding has acquired the 67 percent of dutch television group sbs broadcasting it does not already hold , giving talpa full control of sbs , which operates four networks in the netherlands .\ntalpa holding is the holding company for john de mol ' s media activities . ever since the company was founded in 2005 , it has positioned itself as a \u2018full - service\u2019 content company where creation , production , distribution and broadcasting form the basis for various platforms .\ntalpa holding is , among others , the owner of talpa radio , which is , with radio stations like radio 538 , radio 10 , sky radio and radio veronica , the largest music entertainment company in the netherlands .\neurope\u2019s biggest broadcasting group is exercising a put option for the full takeover of dutch operation rtl nederland by buying back more than a quarter held by john de mol\u2019s talpa media holding .\ntalpa holding has bought out the remaining 67 % of the netherlands\u2019 sbs broadcasting from finland\u2019s sanoma , giving talpa complete ownership of the dutch tv group . the deal gives talpa , which previously held 33 % of sbs , full ownership of the television channels sbs6 , net5 , veronica and sbs9 . it also allows talpa , which was founded by john de [ \u2026 ]\ntalpa , based in laren , the netherlands , is the holding firm that comprises john de mol\u2019s media activities . the company has its focus on several parts of the international media industry . in the past few years talpa holding established itself as a full service development and production company . with talpa content the group operates its own creative development unit aimed at formats for television and multimedia concepts . genres include reality , daily and weekly infotainment magazines , variety , game shows , fiction , comedy and feature film . talpa productions is the group\u2019s own tv production unit . talpa distribution is dedicated to the worldwide licensing of talpa content\u2019s formats and finished series .\nthe cooperation with talpa media holding has been very rewarding ,\nshe said .\nalready from the start , we were given a lot of liberty and now we become totally independent . i ' m grateful to talpa for giving me this chance .\nthe telenovela boom in europe is holding , but it appears that north american telenovelas are replacing latin american ones . focus on this phenomenon with nota .\nleft to face talpa alone , ryo realizes that talpa needs his armor and that this battle is not going to be an easy one .\njohn de mol \u2019s talpa holding has acquired the 67 % of dutch broadcaster sbs which it did not previously own via a transaction with finnish media company sanoma . the move is part of the voice creator\u2019s drive to build a dutch multimedia company with strong positions in television , radio , print and online . it also comes nearly six years after sanoma partnered with talpa to acquire sbs\u2019 free - to - air assets in the netherlands from prosiebensat . 1 . talpa holding now has full ownership of tv stations sbs6 , net5 , veronica and sbs9 .\nott platform tmg has , in parallel to the cooperation with talpa holding , also the intention to jointly with talpa media develop content and platforms that will further strengthen the ott - proposition of tmg . this is for tmg of strategic value considering its plans to already launch this year at any rate two ott channels .\nwithin the radio company talpa holding will have an interest of 77 . 15 % and tmg an interest of 22 . 85 % . the tmg interest can still be increased , to a maximum of 25 % , if certain targets are achieved .\ntalpa now has full control of the company , which operates four channels in the netherlands .\ntalpa media , a previous branch of talpa holding , was incorporated by the british company itv in 2015 . john de mol is still responsible for the creation and production of the ( television ) formats and concepts . their largest production is the voice , first broadcast in 2010 . since then , over 65 local adaptations have been made of this production . it\u2019s broadcast in no less than 180 countries .\ntalpa bought the sbs stake from finland ' s sanoma group . as part of the deal , talpa sold its stake in the tv guide business veronica uitgeverij to sanoma . financial details weren ' t disclosed .\n. british broadcaster itv acquired talpa media in 2015 in a deal valued at more than $ 1 billion .\nryo of the wildfire faces off against talpa alone , but before he can defeat the dynasty emperor , he must first find a way to rescue his friends . will he prevail or will talpa reclaim the last of his armor ?\nu . k . television group itv acquires ' the voice ' creator talpa for up to $ 1 . 17 billion\nit can ' t be ! the legend is true after all . talpa has regained his physical form .\nwillem joined endeit capital as controller at the start in 2006 and is responsible for financial reporting . he was controller at nesbic groep between 1994 and 2005 and fortis private equity holding from 1987 to 1994 . both companies were part of the fortis group .\nsanoma has today completed the divestment of its 67 % stake in the dutch tv business sbs to talpa broadcasting holding b . v . for a net cash consideration of eur 237 million and obtaining 100 % ownership of the tv guide business veronica uitgeverij . the divestment was announced on 10 april 2017 and was subject to closing conditions including customary regulatory approvals which have now been met .\nryo has been captured , and now that his armor is about to be absorbed , it seems that talpa has won .\nin the radio sector a company is envisaged in which both parties will transfer their current radio activities . in the tv sector tmg aims to participate in the current interest of talpa in sbs . through the connection with the other activities of tmg this creates access to a complete cross - media offer . the cooperation with talpa enables tmg to benefit from the creativity and the entrepreneurship of talpa and the capability to transfer the tmg content from word to image . moreover talpa has much experience with the development of interactive , digital and cross - media formats . for talpa the strength of tmg in the area of the development of ( journalistic ) content , strong brands and the daily reach of millions of consumers via its print , digital and ott channels is of importance . both parties provide channels , content , expertise and management capacities . as part of the strategic cooperation tmg delivers a cash - investment of 27 million euro . in the coming weeks the preliminary agreement reached by tmg and talpa holding will be developed further .\nas part of the deal , financial details of which were not disclosed , talpa\u2019s stake in the tv guide business , veronica uitgeverij , will be sold to sanoma . talpa expects to close the acquisition soon , pending regulatory approvals and completion of other customary procedures .\nthe dutch deal presented itself after talpa agreed to buy the dutch sbs assets owned by prosiebensat . 1 with finnish conglom sanoma corp .\nbrackenhielm , who set up talpa in scandinavia 13 months ago on behalf of de mol , has re - branded the company silverback .\ntalpa and sanoma together acquired the dutch assets of sbs for $ 1 . 65 billion in 2011 when the channel group was spun off by previous owner , german group prosiebensat . 1 . sanoma took a 67 percent stake in sbs , talpa bought the remaining 33 percent .\ntalpa acquired the stake in rtl nederland , which controls five channels , in 2007 as part of a content rights deal inked between de mol and rtl group that gave the luxembourg - based tv giant access to formats developed by talpa ; the put option was part of the deal .\nunder the deal , which has yet to receive regulatory approval , talpa\u2019s stake in the tv guide business \u201cveronica uitgeverij\u201d will be sold to sanoma .\nin the coming months it will become clear which consequences the different forms of cooperation between tmg and talpa have for the existing organizations . to this end a careful process will be arranged . tmg and talpa expect to be able to provide more information in the middle of the second quarter .\ntalpa regained control over eight of the nine mystical armors in the previous episode , leaving ryo to face the dynasty overlord one - on - one .\ntalpa :\nthere is nothing left for you , ryo of the wildfire . give up and become a part of me . if you do , you will be reunited with your friends .\nryo :\ni ' m not stupid , talpa ! i know that ' s a lie !\nin 2010 talpa acquired a stake in successful russian producer mir reality . besides this , talpa and shine france have a fifty - fifty joint venture aimed at the exploitation of talpa formats in europe\u2019s french speaking markets . the cooperation with warner horizon for the us market is similar , like the ones with warner bros . international television production in the uk , boomerang tv group in spain , spt\u2019s toro produzioni in italy and spt arabia for north africa and the middle east , with mtg subsidiary map for a vast part of sub sahara africa , with axel springer\u2019s schwartzkopff tv in germany and cbv in portugal . talpa and shine australia work together in australia and new zealand . talpa and nordisk film tv set up a joint venture aimed at the tv markets in scandinavia and finland .\nin exercising its option , rtl group will buy back the 26 . 3 % in rtl nederland held by talpa . in exchange , talpa will acquire a number of radio assets from rtl , including 100 % of the shares in radio 538 . it will also take over radio 10 gold and slam fm , which were recently acquired by rtl nederland . talpa will reimburse rtl nederland for the purchase prices paid . the entire transaction is set to be finalized in 2012 .\nthe deal gives talpa , which previously held 33 % of sbs , full ownership of the television channels sbs6 , net5 , veronica and sbs9 . it also allows talpa , which was founded by john de mol , to become a dutch multimedia company with a strong presence in tv , radio , print and online .\nwhen it comes to the free to air platforms radio and tv , talpa media group is a shareholder in sbs nederland ( urltoken ) which operates three open air tv stations , sbs6 , net5 and veronica . radio stations radio 538 , radio 10 gold and slam fm ( urltoken ) are fully owned by talpa .\nare going to join with him and aid in his destruction of the mortal realm . however , ryo refuses to give up . he leaps onto the giant dynasty emperor and starts his assault , but is no match for talpa and quickly finds himself knocked back down on the roof . talpa sneers at his efforts and leaps up , aiming to land right on top of wildfire with one foot . ryo gets up and dodges out of the way just as talpa slams through the tiles . talpa immediately changes tactics and slashes his sword in the ronin ' s direction , unleashing a wave of power . ryo ' s caught by surprise and barely dodges talpa ' s next thrust with his blade . the sword instead brings down one of the spires surrounding the castle . wildfire uses the damaged spire as a springboard to leap up into the air . he uses his special attack and lands a direct hit , but unfortunately , talpa takes it in stride .\nestablished by big brother creator john de mol , talpa is a fast growing netherlands based production and distribution business , focused on developing new formats that attract large audiences and have significant global commercial potential . over the last six years , talpa has created 75 shows airing in more than 180 countries , with 16 new formats broadcast last year . talpa\u2019s focus on high quality formats fits well with itv studios\u2019 existing genre focus , and will add to itv\u2019s growing portfolio of international production companies .\nunder the leadership of john de mol and ceo pim schmitz , talpa has a strong track record of operational and financial performance . in the financial year to 31 december 2014 , the company generated \u20ac233 million revenue from productions , format fees and new revenue sources , delivering \u20ac61 million ebita . following the transaction , john de mol , together with his senior management and creatives , will continue to play a key role in format creation and development to maintain talpa\u2019s strong creative pipeline , working exclusively for talpa alongside itv studios managing director kevin lygo and his team . a key focus for talpa will be to continue to maintain and develop its client relationships .\ntalpa summons a bolt of lighting , which strikes his sword and temporarily blinds ryo . down below , the clouds continue to cover toyama . the sectors of the city that were once unaffected by the nether realm ' s influence suddenly lose power . the clouds clear to reveal talpa ' s castle , high above the city skyline . talpa tells ryo to gaze down at the city , where the fear of it ' s people continue to give him strength . it won ' t be long before the entire planet is affected . his words spark a memory within ryo as he recalls the source of talpa ' s power - the captured citizens of toyama .\nsilverback , like talpa scandinavia , aims to serve as a one - stop creative shop with the ambition to develop strong international formats for tv and new media platforms .\ntalpa has spent the last thousand years plotting his revenge , and in this episode , his goals may finally be realized as he regains control over all nine mystical armors .\nposition in tv the new to be established tv company gives tmg initially the possibility to obtain a strategic interest of 15 % in the share that talpa holds in sbs . for tmg this is relevant since also in the future this form of television will continue to play an important role in reaching consumers . tmg and talpa further expect to strengthen the ott - position with this strategic interest , in view of the access to the knowledge and capabilities of both talpa and sbs with regard to respectively tv - productions and content .\ni gotta figure out what to do ! if i kill talpa , my friends will die , but if i don ' t , he will destroy the world .\nof all the potential partners for talpa , there\u2019s no doubt itv is the best fit . when it comes to the importance of content , the strategy of both successful companies is exactly the same and for talpa this represents a fantastic opportunity for strong further growth . it also enables me personally to concentrate and focus even more on creating new , groundbreaking content .\nde mol won clearance from the dutch competition watchdog last week to buy prosiebensat . 1\u2019s sbs tv and print operations , which include three channels , provided talpa sell its rival media assets .\ncopenhagen - - talpa scandinavia ceo anna carrfors brakenhielm announced thursday that she has bought dutch media mogul john de mol ' s 75 % share of the stockholm - based media concept outfit .\nitv will pay an initial cash consideration of \u20ac500 million ( approximately \u00a3355 million ) for 100 % of talpa\u2019s fully diluted share capital with further payments dependent on talpa\u2019s future performance . the total maximum consideration , including the initial payment , is up to \u20ac1 . 1 billion ( approximately \u00a3781 million ) . this total is contingent on talpa continuing to deliver significant profit growth over an eight year period as well as john de mol\u2019s continued commitment to the business during this time . the transaction will be earnings accretive from day one and is expected to accelerate itv studios\u2019 growth internationally .\ntalpa media , the separate production company that created \u201cbig brother , \u201d \u201cdeal or no deal\u201d and \u201cthe voice , \u201d was acquired by itv in march 2015 for $ 1 . 17 billion .\nryo struggles to hang on while the dynasty emperor watches from atop the castle . talpa is more than happy to let him fall , as long as he can take the wildfire armor . the warrior of fire proclaims that he won ' t die until he ' s taken out talpa . the emperor reminds him that doing so will forfeit the lives of the four ronin warriors . he won ' t be denied what he believes to be rightfully his . with that , talpa leaps off the palace and lands on the ground , demanding that the armor of wildfire be returned to him . ryo refuses again as he starts to pull himself back up onto the roof . talpa slashes his sword at ryo , but just misses him due to the timely arrival of white blaze .\ntalpa actually expresses regret on having to bring ryo down using the power of the other ronin armors . however , he feels it was well worth it , as the armor of wildfire will now become a part of him . as he approaches ryo , the ronin silently wonders what the point of all this was if it only ended in their defeat . talpa prepares to make the final strike , and ryo apologizes to his friends for failing , knowing they will be together again . but just as he finishes this thought , his virtue flashes across his forehead and the wildfire armor begins to glow . ryo is brought back to his feet as his friends surround him spirtually , restoring the power to his armor . he reacts in surprise , not understanding what ' s going on . it ' s not long , though , before he figures it out and glancing up at talpa proves it . the dynasty emperor is frozen in place , the power of the ronin warriors holding him back . and he is not happy about it in the slightest .\nryo reacts in confusion , and talpa informs him that the power of the eight armors makes him much stronger than the power of the wildfire armor . he grabs ryo and holds him tight in one hand , causing the ronin pain . talpa prepares to absorb ryo into him , even as the warrior of fire protests and struggles . suddenly , a strange presence freezes both ronin and dynasty emperor in their place . talpa ' s grip losens on ryo , much to his surprise , but wildfire realizes what ' s happening - the other four ronins are fighting from within . this new revalation strengthens ryo ' s resolve . talpa mocks the four , claiming that they ' re attempts to defy him are useless . he ' s still determined to complete his armor and once again goes to absorb ryo , but the ronin jumps out of his reach . he now has a new problem . any move he makes against talpa could potentially hurt the other ronin warriors , so ryo must find a way to save them before he takes out the dynasty emperor .\ntalpa , not pleased , jumps up and attacks again . white blaze takes off , dodging the blow swiftly as he leaps over the emperor ' s shoulder and runs away in the opposite direction . ryo , meanwhile , continues to think about how to kill talpa without killng his friends , knowing he can ' t allow the dynasty emperor to live . talpa states that wildfire ' s retreat won ' t work , as he can simply use the power of the other armors against him . ryo doesn ' t understand , and so talpa follows up this statement by summoning the power of the armor of the strata . the dynasty emperor shapeshifts into rowen and uses his signature attack . ryo calls out to his friend , but quickly realizes that strata doesn ' t seem to recognize him . white blaze leaps up to avoid the arrow , and the blast strikes part of the roof behind them .\nryo starts running from talpa , much to his amusement as he chases after him . ryo is still obsessing over finding a way to free his friends without hurting them . coming to the edge of the roof , wildfire stops and turns to face the dynasty emperor . he glances down briefly at the dark cloud bank below him . talpa continues to gloat over his upcoming victory over the ronin warriors . he offers ryo the chance to be reunited with his friends by surrendering , but ryo refuses , stating that the emperor is trying to trick him . talpa advances on him again , forcing ryo to step back to the very edge of the roof . there ' s literally nowhere for him to go . talpa wonders why the ronin continues to fight his fate , but he ' s once again stopped by the other four ronins . done playing games , the dynasty emperor demands that ryo give into him .\nyuli asks mia if she knows why rowen would turn on ryo . mia tells him that it ' s not rowen , but talpa who launched the attack . now that he has their armors , he ' s able to take over the ronins .\ntalpa ' s triumph\nis the eighteenth episode of ronin warriors . it was originally broadcasted on syndicated television during the summer of 1995 , and was eventually aired through reruns on the scifi channel , as well as part of cartoon network ' s toonami programming block .\nrowen and sage encourage ryo to attack talpa . cye tells him that they will keep the emperor paralyzed while he strikes . kento says that he shouldn ' t worry about the four of them . rowen concurs , adding that their mission is to protect the mortal realm . talpa tries to resist the ronin power , but can ' t break their hold on him . ryo starts to notice that his blades have seemed to come together by themselves , preparing for his signature move . he struggles against it , knowing what will happen if he allows his friends to influence his armor like this . he refuses to forfeit their lives . his arms are forced into the air as rowen chastises him , reminding him that the whole reason they were captured was to give ryo this chance . sage tells him to go for it as the blade of the wildfire sword moves into place , pointing directly at talpa . ryo commands his friends not to force his hand . kento scolds him for hesitating . cye again reminds him that their hold on talpa can only last for so long , which means ryo needs to attack right away . ryo ' s blades move , fusing together and preparing to initiate the attack . talpa ' s body is flashing the various ronin colors . however , ryo refuses , begging his friends to stop pressuring him into doing something he doesn ' t want to do . he regains control over himself and separates the swords of wildfire .\ntalpa suddenly finds himself able to move again , the power of the ronin warriors giving out . he informs ryo that it ' s time to surrender . ryo falls to his hands and knees , tears streaming down his cheeks as he trembles from what just happened . for the last time , talpa raises his blade in the air and brings it down , pointing directly at ryo . wildfire screams as he ' s caught in it ' s beam . mia and yuli call his name . yuli tells him not to give up . white blaze roars . but it ' s too late .\ntv 538 is a music television channel that airs music videos and live coverage of its radio broadcasts . dutch radio station radio 538 launched the tv channel on 4 july 2011 . the channel is owned by talpa network . it broadcasts 24 hours a day and airs across the netherlands . [ 1 ]\nryo :\ni can ' t do it ! my friends , i can ' t kill you just to beat talpa . i won ' t make that sacrifice .\nrowen :\ncome on , think about it . we saved you so you could kill talpa .\nsage :\nour souls are in your hands . take your best shot !\nryo :\nstop it ! stop it now , please !\nkento :\nwhat ' re you waiting for , man ? we ' re banking on your power to pull this off !\ncye :\nshow him the power of the armor of wildfire ! do it now while we can hold him !\nryo :\nno . i can ' t . i can ' t do it ! i won ' t ! i can ' t destroy talpa if it kills you . don ' t make me , please !\na short distance away , mia and yuli are beginning to understand the desperation of the situation . mia expresses her surprise over talpa ' s strength . yuli tries to charge into the fray himself , but she holds him back . he just wants to help ryo , knowing that the ronin is about to lose .\nlucian grainge , chief executive , universal music group , said : \u201cinnovation breeds success , and in television , john de mol\u2019s track record is second to none . he evidently has another winner with \u2018the voice of\u2026\u2019 format , and we\u2019re proud to be partners with talpa in finding some of tomorrow\u2019s most exciting new singers . \u201d\njohn de mol , owner of talpa , stated : \u201ceach episode of \u2018the winner is\u2026\u2019 consists of eight exciting little stories around first class singing talent . in my view it\u2019s for 75 % a singing contest and for 25 % a game show , which makes it a completely new combination of two highly appreciated tv genres . \u201d\nmia contemplates the meaning of this and excitedly realizes that this means that those who were taken prisoner must still be alive . yuli is thrilled to hear that his mom and dad are okay . mia tells him that it ' s the people ' s fear that has allowed talpa to grow in size . she says that the dynasty emperor can ' t be allowed to win . yuli tells ryo that he has to defeat talpa to save his parents . ryo promises to do what he can , but he can ' t just abandon the other ronins . talpa tells him to forget about them , as he ' s the one currently in trouble . he moves in to grab ryo again , but the ronin loses his footing and falls off the roof . ryo manages to grab on to the edge of one of the lower roofs with one hand . mia and yuli call up to him , the boy encouraging him . white blaze runs over to the castle wall and starts leaping up onto the roof .\nif they ' re alive , then - i ' ve got to find a way to free them . how can i kill talpa and not kill them ? i have to figure out something . there ' s got to be a way to fight him and still save my friends . i can ' t lose this .\nwith only one more armor to reclaim , talpa goes straight for the attack , using his sword to slice up the roof below his and ryo ' s feet . the ronin is blasted into the sky , but quickly recovers and lands safely on a spire . the dynasty emperor takes a moment to relish in the power he has gained from the eight\nmax hole , coo , universal music group international , said : \u201cwe like betting on singers , and the immediate ratings success of \u2018the voice of holland\u2019 proves that there\u2019s plenty of room for innovative thinking about music and television . this is a format with immense international appeal , and we\u2019re looking forward to working with talpa to bring fresh talent to audiences worldwide . \u201d\nthe sbs deal still has to be approved by regulatory authorities but talpa said monday it expects to close soon . for de mol , the deal brings him one major step closer to creating a dutch multimedia company that , in his words , \u201cis flexible enough to respond to the changing media landscape\u201d and has the scale to be of interest both to advertisers and customers .\nlondon / los angeles / laren , holland , january 19 , 2011 \u2013 universal music group ( umg ) , the world\u2019s leading music company , has concluded a global recording and artist services agreement for the world\u2019s hottest new tv music property , \u201cthe voice of\u2026\u201d , with its producers , talpa media group , headed by one of the television industry\u2019s most visionary entrepreneurs , john de mol .\nnota ( new on the air ) is the continuous tracking and monitoring service for new tv shows worldwide . nota tracks absolutely all new programs in the fiction , entertainment and factual genres . over the last few months , nota observed that the telenovela boom in europe is holding , but it appears that north american telenovelas are replacing latin american ones . indeed , during the first four months of 2006 , nine telenovelas were launched in the countries covered by nota . among these titles , six were produced in latin america . the mexican rubi was the first telenovela to hit the french screens in april 2006 . it achieved modest results in comparison to the channel ' s performance with an average share of 13 , 4 % among 18 - 49 housewives , despite a good start with a 24 . 1 % share .\nschmitz told variety : \u201cone of the pure strengths ( of the itv team ) is their thinking regarding content , and their content strategy , which is exactly the same as it is at talpa . there is a perfect match . adam and his team are sympathetic and great people , and it remains a people business , and me and my team clicked immediately with adam and his team .\nunder its new agreement with the voice talent agency ( tvta ) , universal music group will record and promote the new stars emerging from \u201cthe voice of\u2026\u201d series around the world ( with the exception of holland and belgium , where rights are placed with 8ball music ) . in addition , umg and talpa will work together to provide artist services , to maximise the potential of the franchise and the finalists internationally .\n\u201cthey said you do certain things at talpa even better than we do , so we want you to take some of that knowledge and we are going to implement it across the itv group . and that\u2019s got to do with our content strategy and our connect strategy \u2014 our all digital strategy \u2014 and interactivity , and they expect us to share that knowledge and see how that can work for the whole itv group .\ntmg announces the intention to enter into a strategic cooperation with talpa , thus further enhancing its position in radio , tv and ott . the steps by tmg fit with the tmg strategy to fully capitalize 24 / 7 on the quickly changing media requirements of consumers , with its ( journalistic ) content , strong brands and in its domains . this cooperation fits with the objective of tmg to enter into strategic partnerships with industry leaders .\nother worldwide talpa hits include game show i love my country , which has been sold to 26 countries ; dating in the dark , aired in 24 countries ; game shows divided and battle of the sexes as well as utopia , a social television experiment , which launched last year and has already sold to seven countries including romania , turkey and germany where it recently aired to become sat . 1\u2019s best format launch since 2009 .\njohn de mol , owner of talpa media , commented regarding the deal : \u201ci am convinced that the u . s . version of this format , \u2018the voice\u2019 , will be a great instrument in discovering genuine and amazing new singing talent in the biggest entertainment market in the world . it\u2019s fantastic to have broadcaster nbc and mark burnett on our side in the u . s . , but universal music makes the picture complete . \u201d\nwhite blaze slows to a stop as ryo recovers from the attack , though he ' s still confused about what ' s going on . talpa , having changed back to his true form , comments on ryo ' s mood . he then continues to prove his power by changing his form again , this time into sage . with the power of the armor of halo , he strikes with his special move , this time landing a direct hit on ryo . the emperor changes back into himself before taking on the form of cye and unleashes his special attack with the power of the torrent armor . wildfire uses his sword to try and block it , but the force of the attack is too strong , and he ' s knocked off of white blaze . once the attack has died down , white blaze walks back over to ryo as talpa jumps down to the ground to join them . he changes his shape one more time to kento and , with the power of the armor of hardrock , uses his signature move . the two try to hold their ground , but have no choice but to leave the area . unfortunatley , they ' re still caught in the backlash and thrown to the ground again . ryo struggles to try and sit up as talpa approaches again . the dynasty emperor gloats over his new power .\n\u201cgreat content is at the heart of itv\u2019s growth strategy and the acquisition of talpa builds on the success of our international content business and is absolutely in line with our desire to create and own formats that travel . john de mol and his team have an incredible track record of doing that consistently over many years and i\u2019m delighted to welcome them to the itv family . this is a great opportunity for itv to accelerate its progress in building a global content business of scale . \u201d\nthe dutch channel talpa successfully launched in february 2006 its own version of the colombian hit yo soy betty la fea , while zdf launched the local a life for love and pro 7 lotta in love . in 2007 , it has all changed . thirteen telenovelas have been launched over the same four - month period , that is to say an increase of more than 44 % . almost 70 % of these telenovelas are us productions . two main titles have been exported : ugly betty and fashion house .\nitv plc today announced that it has agreed to acquire talpa media b . v . , the entertainment show producer behind worldwide hit formats , including the voice , the voice kids , utopia , i love my country and dating in the dark for an initial cash consideration of approximately \u00a3355 million . the acquisition is a further milestone in the company\u2019s strategy of building an international content business that creates and owns entertainment formats and dramas that sell internationally , and significantly strengthens itv\u2019s position as a leading producer in europe .\n. he then thanks ryo for all the effort that he and the other ronins put into defeating the dark warlords , as the strength they gained from each battle has now become his own . wildfire reflects on his friends ' valient efforts to protect him , expressing his regret for not being able to save them . he promises that he will keep fighting in their honor . talpa reminds ryo that he ' s the last one standing , and that his power will increase the demon emperor ' s once he ' s been absorbed .\nmia and yuli run up to the foot of the castle , looking up at the battle above them . yuli calls to ryo as mia states her disbelief that the legend is coming to pass . yuli asks what happened to the other four . mia explains that they ' ve been defeated and that there might not be anything that can stop talpa from taking the mortal world . yuli demands to know how the ronins could have possibly lost , but mia has no answer for him . he refuses to give up hope and shouts encouragingly to ryo .\njohn de mol is to sell his tien tv channel ( formerly known as talpa ) to rtl nederland . the move was announced earlier today on the rtl nieuws website . however , within a short time the item was removed from the site . the news follows weeks of speculation about the future of tien . both rtl and sbs were named as potential buyers of the channel , whose main asset is the rights to dutch premiere league football . some time ago rtl nederland ceo fons van westerloo said a deal was almost closed , but no further news emerged .\nstrong dutch radio company with the intended combination of sky radio and radio veronica with radio 538 and slam ! , tmg put its radio activities \u2018at arm\u2019s length\u2019 . tmg maintains access to the radio platforms with a strategic interest and it keeps a position in the management of the combined company . with this cooperation tmg and talpa enhance their possibilities in the field of consumer - and advertisers reach . the involved radio stations are complementary and jointly have a larger reach . this gives tmg much more possibilities to enable advertisers to reach relevant consumers with the content that is developed by all tmg brands and are distributed via the tmg platforms .\ngeert - jan van der snoek , ceo of tmg about the cooperation : \u201cour strategy is clear . and we stated earlier that we will look for strategic partners to accelerate the implementation . through this intended cooperation with talpa we again take an important step in the realization of our ambition to provide the dutch consumer more than ever before at any moment , 24 / 7 , with relevant content via every desired medium . this joining of forces enables us to launch a unique offer in the radio market , with strong complementary radio brands . at the same time we make an important step in the dutch tv - landscape that is very much on the move . and further we strengthen our starting position in our ott - development that is of importance in view of our intention to launch two ott channels this year . all in all this is a landmark deal for the new tmg as we have it in mind . \u201d\nthis website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website . click to here to view our cookie policy .\nfor inquiries related to this message please contact support . for sales inquiries , please visit urltoken\nif you believe this to be in error , please confirm below that you are not a robot by clicking\ni ' m not a robot\nbelow .\nplease make sure your browser supports javascript and cookies and that you are not blocking them from loading . for more information you can review the terms of service and cookie policy .\nde mol says , \u201ci strongly believe in a strong dutch multimedia company that is flexible enough to respond to the changing media landscape , which is primarily a consequence of rapid technological developments . sbs is a unique media asset which will be a key link in the new multimedia company . access to innovative content and other platforms will be an important addition . the proposition that follows is interesting for viewers , readers , listeners , consumers and advertisers . \u201d the company next plans to focus on further investments in ott , print , online , data and concepts .\ncopyright \u00a9 2018 penske business media , llc . all rights reserved . hollywood\u2122 & design \u00a9 2018 hollywood chamber of commerce . the hollywood sign is a trademark and intellectual property of hollywood chamber of commerce . all rights reserved .\nspecial us offers through july 31 - print delivery $ 1 . 90 per week | standard digital $ 2 . 77 per week\nwe use cookies for a number of reasons , such as keeping ft sites reliable and secure , personalising content and ads , providing social media features and to analyse how our sites are used .\nmarkets data delayed by at least 15 minutes . \u00a9 the financial times ltd 2018 . ft and \u2018financial times\u2019 are trademarks of the financial times ltd . the financial times and its journalism are subject to a self - regulation regime under the ft editorial code of practice .\n\u201ci strongly believe in a strong dutch multimedia company that is flexible enough to respond to the changing media landscape , which is primarily a consequence of rapid technological developments , \u201d de mol said . \u201csbs is a unique media asset which will be a key link in the new multimedia company . access to innovative content and other platforms will be an important addition . \u201d\ndakota fanning , k\u014dichi yamadera join cast of rooster teeth ' s ' gen : lock ' starring michael b . jordan\n\u00a9 copyright 2018 variety media , llc , a subsidiary of penske business media , llc . variety and the flying v logos are trademarks of variety media , llc . powered by urltoken vip\ni strongly believe in a strong dutch multimedia company that is flexible enough to respond to the changing media landscape , which is primarily a consequence of rapid technological developments ,\nsaid de mol .\nsbs is a unique media asset which will be a key link in the new multimedia company .\nwith a net worth estimated at more than $ 2 billion , de mol is one of the netherlands ' richest moguls . the creator of\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 0 transitional / / en\njohn de mol ( born in 1955 ) is the creator of several worldwide blockbuster formats , such as big brother , deal or no deal and the voice . for the latter , he has won four emmy awards .\nin 2017 , the dutch tv business sbs is included in sanoma\u2019s reported result until the end of june . in total , a non - cash capital loss of eur - 308 . 3 million will affect sanoma\u2019s 2017 net result , most of which was reported already in the first quarter result as an item affecting comparability as all assets and liabilities relating to sbs were classified as held for sale in accordance with ifrs5 when the transaction was announced .\nsanoma booked a capital loss of eur - 424 . 6 million as an item affecting comparability in its operating profit for the first quarter of 2017 . as sanoma held 67 % of shares in sbs , the related item amounting to eur 137 . 7 million was booked as an item affecting comparability in non - controlling interests , the net impact of the transaction on the result attributable to the equity holders of the parent company in the first quarter being eur - 286 . 8 million . in the second quarter , sanoma will book a capital loss of eur - 32 . 8 million in its operating profit as an item affecting comparability and the related item amounting to eur 11 . 4 million in non - controlling interests . therefore the net capital loss of the transaction in the second quarter is eur - 21 . 4 million which is sanoma\u2019s share of the net profit of sbs . in addition , a net amount of eur 21 . 9 million related to ifrs5 - required discontinuation of amortisations will be reported in items affecting comparability . the total impact of the transaction in the group\u2019s net result will therefore be eur - 286 . 4 million .\nbelow is a comparison between the reported and comparable adjusted key figures for first quarter 2017 , first quarter 2016 and full - year 2016 . the comparable adjusted figures are presented to illustrate the effect of the divestment on the group . reported figures include sbs and veronica uitgeverij . comparable adjusted figures exclude fully the divested operations of sbs but include 100 % of veronica uitgeverij . no other structural changes have been adjusted . only the reported figures for 2016 are audited .\nsanoma presents certain financial performance measures ( alternative performance measures or apms ) on a non - ifrs basis . the apms are provided to reflect the underlying business performance and to enhance comparability from period to period . apms should not be considered as a substitute for measures of performance in accordance with ifrs . more information is available at sanoma . com .\nin connection with the divestment , sanoma has decided to change its segment reporting . previously sanoma reported two segments , consumer media ( comprising sanoma media finland and sanoma media bene ) and learning ( comprising sanoma learning ) . following the divestment of the dutch tv business , sanoma considers that the operations of its two strategic business units focusing on consumer media , sanoma media finland and sanoma media bene , are quite different and should be reported separately . therefore sanoma will report three operating segments going forward , i . e . its three strategic business units sanoma media bene , sanoma media finland and sanoma learning . this will be aligned with the way sanoma manages the businesses . the change will be effective from the second quarter 2017 onwards and sanoma will publish additional information on the new segments before its second quarter results are released ."]}
{"id": 56184, "summary": [{"text": "nakina air service is a small canadian airline based in nakina , ontario .", "topic": 29}, {"text": "nakina air service offers daily scheduled flights to 4 remote communities , as well as to and from thunder bay . ", "topic": 29}], "title": "nakina air service", "paragraphs": ["nakina air service ltd . - opening hours - 450 cordingley lake rd , nakina , on\nnakina air service ltd . 181 cordingley lake road p . o . box 126 nakina , on p0t 2h0\nfounded in 1973 , nakina air service is a scheduled and air charter service offering flights to a number of destinations in northwestern ontario , canada . nakina has a fleet of nine aircraft and is based at nakina airport .\nnakina air service ltd . 450 cordingley lake rd . nakima , on canada p0t 2h0 tel : 807 - 329 - 5341 , 800 - 797 - 4424 email : moc . ecivresriaanikan @ ofni\nno matter where you need to go , nakina air service will help get you there . offering charters on wheels , floats and skis , our experienced staff will work with you to make sure that your specific charter needs are met . we also offer daily scheduled flights to nakina , webequie , ogoki post , lansdowne\nand fort hope , as well as flights to and from thunder bay . nakina air service caters to a range of scheduled and charter operations , from commuters to cargo , from tourists to crew changes , and much more .\nin 2016 north star air and cargo north merged to create one airline capable of delivering both the passenger and cargo services required in the north .\nthis website , and any content or webpages may contain information intended for exclusive use of the licensed entity , personnel and our customers . only authorized north star air ltd personnel , specifically authorized clients or service providers are permitted access to this system . any unauthorized use or access is unlawfully , and may be subject to civil , and / or criminal penalties .\nproviding complete logistic solutions , north star air , with it ' s experienced team , can handle the complete flow of cargo and resources regardless of complexity or remoteness . call us today !\n2018 copyright . all rights reserved . the sponsored listings displayed above are served automatically by a third party . neither the service provider nor the domain owner maintain any relationship with the advertisers . in case of trademark issues please contact the domain owner directly ( contact information can be found in whois ) . privacy policy\nnorth star air is headquartered in thunder bay , ontario , canada , with base locations in red lake on , pickle lake on , kapuskasing on and thompson , mb , and will position aircraft where necessary to take on any project . each base is equipped with heated warehousing , freezer / cooler storage and support equipment .\nnorth star air presently operates five basler bt - 67 aircraft . the basler bt - 67 is an extremely versatile and durable aircraft that creates new options for the transportation of cargo throughout the world . the basler bt - 67 has the capability of flying and landing in extreme conditions and is uniquely fitted for ice , snow and land .\nnorth star air ' s freight division is your trusted leader for cargo delivery in northern ontario , northern manitoba , canada ' s north and beyond . regardless of whether you have big freight to deliver or a small parcel for a loved one , you can depend on our experience to deliver your freight and parcel to it ' s final destination .\n3 c208b - cessna grand caravan turboprops ( wheels ) , 1 c208a - cessna caravan floatplane , 2 dhc3f - dehavilland turbo otter floatplanes , 1 c185f - cessna skywagon floatplane .\nprovide floatplane services to many regional outpost hunting & fishing camps , as well as ontario mnr work using the cessna caravans .\n* must be legally entitled to live and work in canada . * must hold canadian professional pilot licence and medical .\nwe accept and encourage updates , corrections , edits from all users . if you see something that needs to be corrected , please type it below and submit . thank you in advance .\nwhether a representative of the company or a pilot in the industry , we will quickly email you once the changes have been verified and published online . thank you .\nthank you ! your update has been received . we will update this carrier ' s information soon .\nplease do not contact this school regarding free pilot training , sponsorship , financial assistance , or guaranteed job placements .\nthink your friends might be familiar with this business ? 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{"id": 56186, "summary": [{"text": "bync is an online service that provides deals and coupons by syncing to a user 's bank and credit cards to discover the user 's favorite stores .", "topic": 9}, {"text": "the company was founded in 2012 by ryan bales .", "topic": 32}, {"text": "bync currently syncs with 10,000 different credit card companies , banks and credit unions across the united states and canada . ", "topic": 26}], "title": "bync", "paragraphs": ["bync is a design company specializing in creating beautiful interfaces for saas and enterprise applications .\nbync is a colorado based design agency specializing in designing great web and mobile software experiences .\nthis collection consists of annual reports for the bync , pamphlets , brochures , and clippings .\nthe site will effectively operate as a middleman between merchants and customers , as bync will only store anonymized spending data , not personally identifiable data . part of bync\u2019s business model will be to charge merchants a fee to reach their loyal customers , but this aspect to bync\u2019s service has not yet gone live .\nbync competes in the card - linked market with financial services giants like jpmorgan chase , mastercard and bank of america .\n( bync ) . the upwa - cio , a particularly effective industrial union movement , became a progressive mainstay of the labor movement . the bync , a coalition of dozens of neighborhood and parish groups , became saul alinsky & apos ; s model for\nin the plants , the bync galvanized a broader community identity among the diverse ethnic groups and addressed an array of community problems .\n10 fail moments on the formation tour duration : uploaded : 2016 - 10 - 01t06 : 58 : 49 . 000z uploader : bync knowles\nin the early years , the bync was a confrontational , anti - establishment organization that often conflicted with the stockyards owners and the government .\nbync , a startup based in colorado that began as a personal financial management provider , emerged earlier this month as a poster child for this trend . the new service works like this : a consumer syncs his bank account \u2014 and more accounts for a fee , if he wishes \u2014 to bync so that he receives emailed offers from merchants that relate to his transactions . bync uses yodlee to aggregate bank and credit card accounts .\nbync is a small , bootstrapped team of three based in boulder . it\u2019s in discussions with angel investors , but deals are not yet closed .\nat this point , the bync was essentially a collaboration of all the individual ethnic schools , churches , and various social clubs . the board of directors was elected by an annual \u201ccommunity congress\u201d , where all these groups were represented . the bync motto , \u201cwe the people will work out our own destiny\u201d , reflects what it was created to accomplish .\nthe closure of the union stockyards led the bync to work with the city of chicago to develop the stockyards industrial park that opened in 1971 . according to the bync ' s website this park and its resident companies provide 15 , 000 jobs . the bync provides after - school tutoring , arts and crafts , free shuttle buses and home repair for senior citizens , employment placement services , esl and ged classes for area residents . a recent project is an effort to provide 25 new affordable homes for first - time buyers .\nbync entertainment made history by putting together this kind of world class concert in the city of ibadan , their entrance into the industry will help ibadan because of their resource and link .\nlooking ahead , the goal is to offer much more exclusive deals with merchants through bync . there , bync has its work cut out for it . though it has a couple of merchants doing a pilot program and some merchants are approaching the startup , the efforts\nare pretty early stages ,\nbales says . in the interim , most deals on bync are aggregated from affiliated networks that may lead a consumer to an outside site that requires a printout of a coupon . the hope , however , is to make exclusive offers the focus of the app .\nusers can configure bync to send them emails on either a daily or weekly basis , and currently , the offers will include a variety of online coupons , promo codes and other exclusive deals bync itself has brokered with merchants . at launch , only around 10 percent of bync\u2019s deals are exclusive , as opposed to being aggregated by third parties , but bales says this will change as more merchants come on board . he says the company is now in discussions with some bigger names , but isn\u2019t permitted to reveal details of those potential pilot programs at this time .\nbync is located at 1751 w . 47th street in chicago , serving a large area of chicago\u2019s southwest side that includes the communities of brighton park , mckinley park , and new city .\nthe back of the yards neighborhood council ( bync ) was located on chicago ' s southwest side near the former union stockyards that housed chicago ' s meatpacking plants . saul alinsky and joseph meegan founded the bync in 1939 making it the oldest community organization in the united states . its 185 delegate organizations including residents , social clubs , churches , schools , as well as business owners sought to improve the difficult living conditions endured by workers in chicago ' s meatpacking industry . this collection consists of annual reports for the bync , pamphlets , brochures , and clippings .\nwelcome to the official website for the back of the yards neighborhood council ( bync ) , ballet folklorico , ssa # 7 , ssa # 10 , ssa # 13 , & ssa # 39 .\nthe back of the yards neighborhood council ( bync ) was located on chicago ' s southwest side near the former union stockyards that housed chicago ' s meatpacking plants . saul alinsky and joseph meegan founded the bync in 1939 making it the oldest community organization in the united states . its 185 delegate organizations including residents , social clubs , churches , schools , as well as business owners sought to improve the difficult living conditions endured by workers in chicago ' s meatpacking industry .\non saturday , oct . 21 , the back of the yards neighborhood council ( bync ) ballet folklorico marched alongside the chicago sinfonietta and build chicago during the arts in the dark halloween parade as part of the chicago sinfonietta residents orchestrate project .\nit was this environment that created a need for an organization like the back of the yards neighborhood council . the bync was formed in 1939 by joseph meegan , the superintendent of davis square park , and saul alinsky , a colorful , professional organizer .\nbync ' s near - term plans also include pushing out a mobile app with some geolocation features for ios and android devices .\nwe anticipate that our mobile apps will probably be the main interface for deal alerts in the future ,\nbales says .\nsome of bync ' s deals are exclusive to the service , but most of them are deals that are going on all the time . imagine retailmenot , but it emails you whenever there ' s a deal at one of your favorite stores , and that ' s bync . you just input your bank account or credit card using their secure system , it scans for your favorite stores , and then you just wait for the emails . you can turn off alerts for certain stores if you don ' t want coupons for them .\nafter a splendid musical experience with dj ay , who brought the house to himself by giving us what we want from the old school to the latest jam . the host of the day shete finally welcomed us to the national may day concert in courtesy of bync entertainment .\nthe neighborhood : the back of the yards neighborhood council ( bync ) is among the oldest not - for - profit community organization in the united states , serving a large area of chicago\u2019s southwest side . as chronicled in upton sinclair\u2019s now - famous book , the jungle , the back of the yards area suffered from social disorganization , unemployment , poor housing , and juvenile delinquency . the bync was created in response to these growing social issues and continues today to organize residents and bring social services and economic resources to the community . by combining social and economic programs into a single community - based intermediary organization , the bync leads a holistic approach to the social problems that have plagued the back of the yards neighborhood and surrounding communities . youth volunteers from the back of the yards neighborhood summer program will help joe install this mural !\nthe bync also responded to the demographic , social , and economic changes of the neighborhood . we have substituted an emphasis on community and economic development for alinski\u2019s confrontational methods , working closely with local businesses and elected officials to improve the conditions in the neighborhood and create our own community programs .\nbync decided to focus on offers because it realized that\nthe ability to get deals based on where you shopped\nengaged early users the most , ryan bales , founder and chief executive , tells btn .\nat that point , it made sense to center the product around that .\nwhen joseph meegan retired in 1982 , patrick j . salmon , who was then the director of the juvenile welfare program , succeeded him as president of the bync . patrick salmon\u2019s tenure as president of the council and his legacy are evident in the yards plaza , an $ 850 million shopping center on 47th and damen , and the creation of the stockyards industrial park on the site of the old union stockyards \u2013 both projects that he helped bring to the community . patrick salmon served as president of the bync until his retirement in 2007 . unfortunately , mr . salmon died of pancreatic cancer in august of 2008 .\ntoday , once a consumer links a financial account , bync will display merchant deals that relate to the person ' s transactions . then a consumer can click on which stores , such as whole foods or amazon , he wants to receive deals about and at what frequency he wants to receive them in his email inbox .\nsigning up for daily deal services can net you a lot of junk you ' d never want , and signing up for every ding - dong newsletter for your favorite stores creates a lot of spam . bync scans your credit card for your most visited stores , then sends you a daily email with coupons for only those stores .\nas mentioned earlier , the environment created by the great depression demanded a unified force to work for change in the neighborhood . through advocacy and program development , the bync became that force . notable accomplishments at this stage were securing wpa dollars for the neighborhood and the creation of a school lunch program that became a model for the nation .\nback of the yards residents came together on wednesday , oct . 18 to celebrate heroes of the community . mauricio hernandez , 19 , was one of more than 15 youth in attendance at the back of the yards neighborhood council ( bync ) quarterly council meeting , where four 9th district police officers and back of the yards business owner ricardo [ \u2026 ]\nbackyard nature center ( bync ) is a not - for - profit organization which was incorporated with the state of illinois in 2007 . it received its 501 ( c ) ( 3 ) tax exempt status from the irs in july 2009 . in its initial years , it has already reached hundreds of children and adults with its stewardship and educational programs .\nthe service currently works with 10 , 000 different credit card companies , banks and credit unions across the u . s . and canada . to use bync , users sign up and add credentials for their banks and credit cards , again similar to mint , and it will then begin to sync their data to see which deals they would be interested in .\nthe blustery winds didn\u2019t stop hundreds of back of the yards ( boty ) students and their families from decorating holiday trees for the first annual tree lighting ceremony . organized by back of the yards neighborhood council ( bync ) , the new neighborhood tradition was celebrated on the unseasonably warm monday evening of dec . 4 . the celebration included the participation of [ \u2026 ]\nthe back of the yards neighborhood council ( bync ) was recently awarded a $ 21 , 000 grant from the comcast foundation to support the community technology center ( ctc ) . the community technology center is an instructor - facilitated computer lab designed to assist neighborhood residents with necessary word processing , internet research , homework help and resume development / employment opportunities . through increasing the technological [ \u2026 ]\nthe back of the yards neighborhood council was the first \u201ccommunity organization\u201d in the nation and a groundbreaking venture that brought ordinary families a voice in the decisions impacting their lives . as a social entrepreneur alinsky managed to bridge divisions of ethnicity , religion and political philosophy in the interest of community improvement . as a consequence , bync achieved a level of power , local accountability and impact unheard of in metropolitan chicago of that time .\nhowever , bync will be monetizing at launch by offering a freemium subscription plan . users can sync one card or bank account for free , but have to pay to sync more . for two accounts , it costs $ 3 . 99 / month , four accounts is $ 5 . 99 / month , and unlimited accounts cost $ 9 . 99 / month . an annual subscription is less . a mobile application is in development , too .\nbync ' s free service gives you up to 4 deals per day , but you can get more\ndeal credits\nby referring friends or by signing up for their premium service , which allows for more deals and more connected accounts . overall , it ' s a pretty cool service if you ' re looking to save a few bucks , especially when compared with alternative\ndaily coupon\nsources . hit the link to check it out .\nback of the yards news\n\\ 9th district \\ 9th district chicago police department \\ ald . raymond lopez \\ back of the yards neighborhood council \\ boty community \\ bync \\ chicago police department \\ colin ryan \\ commander stephen chung \\ craig chico \\ jim gonska \\ leo augle \\ leslie ' s beauty salon \\ mauricio hernandez \\ mendoza \\ perez \\ quarterly council meeting \\ ricardo jimenez \\ richards career academy \\ richards career academy new city \\ st . rose de lima \\ victoria mendoza\nbync , a new startup launching today , will sync with your bank and credit cards in order to provide you with more relevant deals , offers and coupons which are sent out via email . you can think of it as the daily deals email that you actually want to read . the company began its life as budgetable , a more comprehensive personal finance suite similar to mint . com , but with offers . however , following user testing over the summer , the company found that it was the deals which really engaged customers .\nbync ceo and founder ryan bales says he came up with the idea based on his own frustration with his daily deals emails \u2013 the offers just weren\u2019t relevant to his tastes . \u201ca lot of the daily deal sites are based on your location , \u201d bales explains , \u201cbut just because i live in boulder , colorado that doesn\u2019t necessarily mean that i\u2019m interested in spas and the other things they offer . i starting thinking , it\u2019s not a very good way to determine what people will like and what people will find useful . \u201d\nthen comes the man of the day , the man who brought people all the way from china , usa , lagos and other parts of he world to celebrate with him . i am talking about the one and only bync entertainment act portah . the introduction was average par excellent for him as the main reason of the event but portah was unable to keep the momentum of the introduction into his music . for portah he might have a good outing , but for us as music lovers his performance was average and he really needs to work more on that .\nin a trend of the past year or so , banks and other financial services providers are racing to provide card - linked offers that deliver relevant merchant offers to consumers . as gatekeepers of transaction data , financial companies can offer customers targeted deals . in other words , pole - dancing offers won ' t grace everyone ' s inbox anymore .\nlearn about the new datasets and capture methods we are exploring to enhance the predictive scoring of small business .\nit would be better to target users based on actual spending behaviors , he realized . of course , this is not an original idea . banks and credit card companies are also competing this market , as well as other card - linked offers providers like cartera commerce , edo , placecast and others .\nthat being said , people love to get deals , so there\u2019s still room for a new company to try its hand at the game . during budgetable\u2019s private beta involving 5 , 000 testers , the service saw very high click - through rates on deals emails , at around 12 to 15 percent . that\u2019s around four times higher than the average daily deals email , bales says , citing data from mailchimp\u2019s extensive study .\nthe spark of genius series highlights a unique feature of startups and is made possible by microsoft bizspark . if you would like to have your startup considered for inclusion , please see the details here .\nquick pitch : budgetable gives you deals for the stores you shop at most .\ngenius idea : a free tool that helps you save at your favorite stores , manage your money and see which purchases you\u2019re wasting money on .\nbudgetable , a free money management tool , offers you personalized deals from only your favorite stores . by connecting to your credit and debit cards , the site detects which stores you spend the most money at and gives you deals for those stores .\n\u201cpeople want to take advantage of deals , but they don\u2019t have the time to look for them by searching through countless websites , \u201d ryan bales , founder of budgetable , told mashable . \u201cbudgetable looks at what stores they shop at most and provides them with deals for those stores . \u201d\nyou can view and use your personalized deals when you log into your budgetable account , and choose whether you want to receive daily or weekly alerts . users can also browse through a list of all available deals .\nthe startup receives up to 6 % commission on some of the deals that they offer .\nbudgetable also has a built - in tool that helps you manage your money . you can view your bank account balances and the dates your payments are due , but if you want to make a payment , the site will redirect you to the card\u2019s main website .\nto help you save money , budgetable uses heat maps and charts to visualize patterns in your spending habits . the site flags any wasteful transactions to show you which purchases you\u2019re wasting your money on .\n\u201cwe look for small , reoccurring purchases like coffee in the morning , \u201d says bales . \u201cpeople know that they buy it , but it has a different effect when you show them that they\u2019re spending $ 100 a month on coffee . \u201d\nlaunched in may , budgetable is connected to 10 , 000 banks in the u . s . and canada . the company is self - funded and has approximately 500 users .\nthe spark of genius series highlights a unique feature of startups and is made possible by microsoft bizspark , a startup program that gives you three - year access to the latest microsoft development tools , as well as connecting you to a nationwide network of investors and incubators . there are no upfront costs , so if your business is privately owned , less than three years old , and generates less than u . s . $ 1 million in annual revenue , you can sign up today .\nis a global , multi - platform media and entertainment company . powered by its own proprietary technology , mashable is the go - to source for tech , digital culture and entertainment content for its dedicated and influential audience around the globe .\nmashable is among the federally registered trademarks of ziff davis , llc and may not be used by third parties without explicit permission .\nkinja is in read - only mode . we are working to restore service .\nheath map\nis what ryan bales , founder of the new coupon service budgetable , calls the graphic seen on the computer screen that shows people enrolled in the program where they spend their money .\nryan bales , 29 , of louisville works on coding an iphone app for his new business , budgetable . com . the site launched in may . it helps people find coupons for stores where they shop and budget to see where they spend their money . bales says he saves about $ 100 a month using his system . the site boasts a membership of 5 , 000 active users .\ndia\u2019s terminal is in for more than 3 years of construction . here\u2019s how it will play out , and what to expect .\nif personal finance website urltoken and deal website urltoken were to have a child , it might look like urltoken .\ncreated by louisville software engineer ryan bales , urltoken links with users\u2019 bank accounts and credit cards to track spending . it also provides deals and coupons for stores where users shop .\nthe deals that users receive are based on spending habits the site gathers from banking data .\nfor example , if the site noticed a $ 15 transaction at starbucks every week , it might offer a coupon for half off a frappuccino . the goal is to bring deals to consumers at places where they actually shop .\nbales thought of the idea after trying to buy a tv set online . he wasn\u2019t able to find a promotional code for the discount box on the website\u2019s checkout page .\n\u201cwith deal sites , promo codes and online coupons , it\u2019s all a mess , \u201d bales said . \u201ci thought it would be really cool if i could bring deals and coupons into the online banking system . \u201d\nafter putting in $ 75 , 000 of his own money , bales said now he knows the demand is there , and he is starting to look for outside funding .\nurltoken launched in may with 2 , 000 people and has used an invitation - only approach to grow membership to 5 , 000 .\nto join , a user must request an invitation . there is a request form on the homepage that requires only an e - mail address . it is free to join and use .\nthe display of banking transactions and automatic sorting of spending habits into categories like gas , food or clothing make the site similar to urltoken . it gives users perspective on exactly where , and how fast , their paychecks are spent every week .\nmore than 10 , 000 banks can connect to the web application , and the website updates spending reports and habits constantly .\nhowever , bales is finding it difficult to get users to reveal some of their financial information .\nthe website is as secure as the banking websites themselves , bales said . everything is encrypted , the connection is read only on the server ; personal information is not saved on its servers , and urltoken is verified by online security monitors verisign and truste .\nstill , the american bankers association advises people to use caution with third - party financial sites such as urltoken and urltoken .\nthe sites don\u2019t have the same amount of oversight on security as the financial institutions themselves , aba spokesperson ryan zagone said . before signing up , users should check what security practices the websites list and compare them with their financial institution\u2019s website .\naba research finds that customers\u2019 use and comfort level with online banking is on the rise . in 2011 , online banking was the favorite method for 62 percent of customers .\n\u201cin learning how to navigate the internet safely , people are becoming more comfortable\u201d with online banking , zagone said . \u201cpeople are learning safe online banking practices . \u201d\nthe nonbanking side of urltoken , the shop - based deal alert system , is one of the most popular features so far , bales said .\n\u201cit\u2019s something we kind of added on at the end , \u201d bales said . \u201cbut it\u2019s something that people really like . \u201d\nusers are able to set up e - mail - based notifications for when a new deal is launched from a retailer where they shop .\nthe company is currently developing an ios application for iphones . when a user walks into a store that has a deal posted , the site will send a notification to the user\u2019s phone .\nurltoken , which is owned by intuit , has won numerous awards and is considered one of the best personal finance website by consumers . the website\u2019s success has led to a boom in similar , competing online resources .\nbales hopes that the marriage of the two features at his site will be a welcome innovation for users .\nnoah colbert is kind of an expert on clinical trials . he ' s participated in many over the 12 years of his life . he admits he likes the gift cards he gets in return \u2014 he used a recent payment to buy a laptop so he could play fortnite during his daily lung therapy \u2014 but he also likes the idea of . . .\nat the time sharon magness blake ' s first husband , tele - communications inc . founder bob magness , died in 1996 , she estimates they had a ranch with about 900 arabian horses .\nthe university of northern colorado will soon be led by a 50 - year - old expert in hotel management who aims to extend a welcoming hand to anyone who wants to help raise the profile and steady colorado ' s fiscally challenged underdog university .\nphilanthropy is \u201ccoherent\u201d when it is logical , well - organized , well - planned and sensible \u2013 as well as easy to understand and articulate . over the years , i have helped dozens of families , foundations , businesses and family offices achieve coherence in their philanthropy . in the realm of family philanthropy , here are six key lessons . ( in a future column , i will discuss key lessons for businesses . ) . . .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml + rdfa 1 . 0 / / en\nurltoken\nby combining social and economic programs into a single community - based intermediary organization , the council leads a holistic approach to addressing the social problems that have plagued the back of the yards neighborhood and surrounding communities .\nlos angeles , 11 february , 2013 - tourism fiji is proud to announce that fiji has been ranked by the virtuoso luxe report as one of the most romantic getaway destinations in the world .\nhere are the most popular areas of our website . please visit to learn more about back of the yards neighborhood council .\nunlike the vast majority of design agencies , our designers come from a software background . not only do we understand the technology we design , but we also know how to work with engineering teams .\nwe are passionate about designing visually stunning apps . we design enterprise and saas apps that look every bit as beautiful as what you would see in a customer facing product .\ndata visualization is at the heart of many data - 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09 - 22t01 : 18 : 17 . 000z uploader : beyonc\u00e9\nbeyonc\u00e9 - formation duration : uploaded : 2016 - 12 - 09t13 : 21 : 41 . 000z uploader : beyonc\u00e9vevo\nbeyonce\u0301 - music evolution ( 1999 - 2017 ) duration : uploaded : 2017 - 07 - 08t19 : 36 : 56 . 000z uploader : jillboard100\nall the contents are provided here via youtube api v3 from youtube . if you are a valid owner of any content listed here & want to remove it contact to youtube or you can send us an dmca formatted takedown notice . we will remove your content as soon as possible .\nthe back of the yards neighborhood was originally part of the town of lake until its annexation by chicago in 1889 . the expansion of the neighborhood began in the mid\u2013nineteenth century with the establishment of the union stockyards and the concentration of railroads in the area . by 1900 , the neighborhood had been transformed into a series of slavic enclaves , dominated by poles , czechs , lithuanians , and slovaks , largely composed of workingman\u2019s cottages .\neach of these ethnic enclaves had their own church and school , usually housed in the same building with a head priest imported from the motherland as a way to stay connected to their heritage . in most cases , these enclaves also had men\u2019s social clubs , women\u2019s leagues , and sports associations . prior to the great depression , these enclaves handled their population\u2019s problems internally .\nwhen the great depression hit , poverty and need were so widespread that the enclaves simply could not cope within their individual ethnic communities .\nover time , both the community and the organization changed . the community remained slavic for until the 20th century , but by the mid - 70\u2019s it was a predominately hispanic neighborhood with a large number of african americans , as it is today .\npatrick salmon was followed by the current president , craig chico . mr . chico has deep roots in the back of the yards community and years of experience in community service .\nalso , please visit our media page for a video on our history an an extensive gallery of historic photos .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nthe mission of backyard nature center is to promote , facilitate , and strengthen the bond between the nature environments in new trier township and the children and adults who wish to enrich their lives with direct experiences in nature .\nit is the center ' s position that exposure to natural habitat has enormous benefits \u2013 cognitive , physical , social , and spiritual \u2013 for healthy child and adult development . to connect with nature in one ' s literal and figurative backyard is a life - affirming experience to be shared with family and community .\nthe industrial areas foundation was established in 1940 by saul david alinsky and a board of directors that included business man marshal field , roman catholic bishop sheil and kathryn lewis , daughter of john l lewis , president of the united mine workers . the mission of the new endeavor was to build from alinsky\u2019s experience developing the back of the yards neighborhood council into other communities in the greater chicago area and beyond .\nsubsequent successes with farm workers in california , in the woodlawn area of chicago , in rochester , new york and buffalo , new york commanded a national media audience and growing respect on both the left and right of the political spectrum . william f buckley , jr , a leading voice of thoughtful conservatism at the time , elevated alinsky and the iaf to further prominence as he described iaf practice as \u201corganizational near genius\u201d .\nbill moyers essay : newt ' s obesession with saul alinsky from urltoken on vimeo .\nthe modern iaf began after alinsky died an untimely death at 63 in 1972 . ed chambers assumed primary responsibility for the iaf along with richard harmon . under their leadership iaf moved to professionalize the role of organizer , aggressively pursue multiple leadership training formats including 10 day national training , and initiate a policy of sustained relationships with a growing network of organizations under the iaf umbrella .\nearly experiments in this regard included the campaign against pollution in chicago organized by peter martinez of the iaf , cops in san antonio organized by ernesto cortes , jr . , the queens citizens organization , organized by dick harmon and frank pierson in new york city and following in quick succession , build in baltimore , organized by arnie graf , east brooklyn congregations , organized by michael gecan , uno in east los angeles , organized by ernesto cortes , jr . and tmo , organized by cortes and sr christine stephens in houston .\nsituated in a heavily industrialized location , populated by successive generations of immigrant people , and animated by some of the most dramatic social conflicts of modern times , back of the yards focused the attention of novelists , activists , and social scientists alike for most of the twentieth century . located in the\nin the mid - nineteenth century , the establishment of the union stock yard in 1865 , and the perfection of the refrigerated boxcar by 1880 led to a giant expansion of meatpacking in the neighborhood . part of the town of lake until\nof cheap workingmen & apos ; s cottages . by the turn of the century the area was transformed into a series of slavic enclaves dominated by\nserving as social and cultural as well as spiritual focal points for residents & apos ; lives . small numbers of\nimmortalized for its pollution , squalor , and poverty in upton sinclair & apos ; s the jungle ( 1906 ) , government reports , and university of chicago sociology studies , back of the yards was , in fact , characterized by particularly vibrant and cohesive working - class communities over time . the sprawling stockyards and adjacent plants with their unique combination of pollution , erratic work schedules , occupational diseases , and low wages exacted a heavy toll on the community in the years up to the great depression , but workers and their families organized a series of struggles in and outside the plants to improve and protect their communities .\nwith the end of chicago & apos ; s meatpacking industry by the 1960s , back of the yards once again faced serious problems of economic decline and physical deterioration . at the end of the twentieth century , as the city worked to develop a new manufacturing district on the site of the old union stock yard , the newer residents resumed the old struggle to maintain a strong community .\nbarrett , james r . work and community in the jungle : chicago & apos ; s packinghouse workers , 1894\u20131922 . 1987 .\njablonsky , thomas j . pride in the jungle : community and everyday life in back of the yards chicago . 1993 .\nslayton , robert a . back of the yards : the making of a local democracy . 1986 .\nthe electronic encyclopedia of chicago \u00a9 2005 chicago historical society . the encyclopedia of chicago \u00a9 2004 the newberry library . all rights reserved . portions are copyrighted by other institutions and individuals . additional information on copyright and permissions ."]}
{"id": 56190, "summary": [{"text": "colossal order is a finnish video game development company known for its business simulation game series cities in motion and for its city builder cities : skylines .", "topic": 30}, {"text": "the company was founded in tampere , finland in 2009 .", "topic": 32}, {"text": "its publisher is paradox interactive .", "topic": 15}, {"text": "paradox tests , markets , sells and distributes all games by colossal order .", "topic": 31}, {"text": "the ceo of colossal order is mariina hallikainen . ", "topic": 20}], "title": "colossal order ( company )", "paragraphs": ["colossal order is a game development studio that focused on simulation and strategy games . colossal order is a private company . mariina hallikainen is the ceo of colossal order and has an approval rating of 50 from owler members . colossal order ' s top competitor is traplight , led by riku rakkola , who is their ceo . colossal order has 67 followers on owler .\ncolossal order is a game development studio that focused on simulation and strategy games . colossal order was founded in 2009 . colossal order ' s headquarters is located in tampere , southern finland , fi 33100 . colossal order ' s ceo , mariina hallikainen , . . .\ncolossal order ' s ceo , mariina hallikainen , currently has an approval rating of 50 % . colossal order ' s primary competitors are\nowler has collected 10 screenshots of colossal order ' s website since may 2015 . the latest colossal order website design screenshot was captured in jul 2017 .\ncolossal order currently has 5 , 466 followers on twitter . as of march 2017 colossal order had 4 , 391 followers . that ' s a 24 percent increase in 5 months\ncolossal order currently has 3 , 338 fans on facebook . as of april 2015 colossal order had 1 , 793 fans . that ' s a 86 percent increase in 3 years\ntraplight is perceived as one of colossal order ' s biggest rivals . traplight is headquartered in tampere , southern finland , and was founded in 2010 . like colossal order , traplight also operates in the systems software industry . traplight generates 37 % the revenue of colossal order .\nlink to colossal order by selecting a button and using the embed code provided more . . .\nkopla games is one of colossal order ' s top competitors . kopla games is a private company that was founded in 2015 in tampere , southern finland . kopla games operates in the application software industry . compared to colossal order , kopla games has 1 more employees .\nparadox interactive and colossal order today announced the next major expansion for cities : skylines . . . .\ncolossal order \u2019s team knew cities : skylines would be popular when it was still in the making .\nthe developers of cities in motion and cities : skylines , colossal order ltd . are a finnish company founded in 2009 by experience developers and fans of the rts genre .\ninitially started by a group of five friends , the finnish game design company colossal order sold its game cities : skylines over half a million copies in less than a week .\nparadox interactive and colossal order have announced that cities : skylines will be getting a new exp . . .\ncolossal order : cities : skylines - concerts mini - expansion now available for $ 6 . 99 on pc\ndon\u2019t forget : in order to bring about the studio\u2019s dream , colossal order\u2019s artists have been drawing contemporary buildings for more than six years . they need a change .\non the cusp of its third birthday , developer colossal order - together with paradox interactive - hav . . .\nferc order no . 888 on april 24 , 1996 , ferc issued its order no . 888 , a final rule regarding electric industry restructuring . order no . 888 :\nkyy games has been one of colossal order ' s top competitors . kyy games was founded in 2009 in tampere , southern finland . kyy games competes in the internet software field . kyy games generates $ 300k more revenue than colossal order .\nfortunately , chris bratt has a date with developer colossal order at gamescom this week , so we should know more soon .\ncolossal order ' s revenue is the third highest among it ' s top 10 competitors . the top 10 competitors average $ .\ncolossal order has employees and is the seventh highest among it ' s top 10 competitors . the top 10 competitors average 98 .\ncolossal order knew what they wanted . a deep simulation with individually modelled entities : citizens with their own names , ages and workplaces .\ncolossal order took one element of the classic city builder - mass transit - and made it the focus of their first game , cities in motion .\n/ view / news / 241275 / if _ you _ build _ it _ colossal _ order _ on _ cities _ skylines _ modding . php\ncolossal , meanwhile , are still in tampere - and still \u201cvery laid back\u201d .\ncities in motion was built on tech that one of colossal\u2019s original team had been working on and maintaining for six years before starting the company . and it would have to be scrapped . colossal had no choice : they planned to make \u201cbigger and better games\u201d .\nexplore germack pistachio company opportunities further . we are always interested in new wholesale accounts , brokers and distributors !\ncolossal order is a private finnish game developer founded in 2009 . the company has , among others , developed cities : skylines , which was released for pc in 2015 and based on ip belonging to paradox . the game is one of paradox\u2019 most successful games to date .\nalthough all the energy is now put into removing bugs and adding new features and updates to the newest game , colossal order looks further into the future , too .\nthe size of the team will stay moderate . hallikainen deems colossal order a bit like a family business , and the aim isn\u2019t to employ people just for short projects .\nthere is no trivia on file . if you have any interesting trivia about this company , please add it .\nmodders will continue to upload buildings and vehicles , and colossal order intend to improve their tools . but they\u2019ll also focus on features players can\u2019t so easily implement - like tunnels .\ncities : skylines , the new game by the finnish game design company colossal order , topped the charts of the biggest online games store steam on the day of its publication . in less than a week the game sold over half a million copies , and the ceo\u2019s mailbox is now flooding with job applications .\nparadox interactive ab , v\u00e4stg\u00f6tagatan 5 , se - 118 27 stockholm , sweden . swedish company registration number 556667 - 4759 .\nreviewing certain holding company mergers and acquisitions involving electric utility facilities , a well as certain public utility acquisitions of generating facilities .\nthere\u2019s a sense , though , that colossal order have been handed the baton for the city builder genre . in the days before the release of skylines , ea closed the emeryville studio responsible for simcity .\ncolossal order ltd is an independent game development studio located in tampere , finland . founded in 2009 by experienced developers and serious fans of the genre , the company focuses on original ip strategy and simulation games for pc platform . the highly motivated and talented team is working on the first title cities in motion , which released in 2011 .\nthat nine - person team structure , born partly out of necessity , is something colossal want to keep .\ncolossal order ' s top 7 competitors are traplight , kopla games , kyy games , z2live , wildtangent , tinyco and koukoi games . together they have raised over 135 . 9m between their estimated 715 employees .\ncolossal order ltd . is a finnish game development studio founded in 2009 , and currently located in tampere . they specialize in business simulation and city - building games , with a big focus on public transportation .\n\u201deven when we started the company , we owners ate noodles and employees were paid a decent salary , \u201d hallikainen mentions followed by a laugh .\nbut for colossal order , there is only one version of skylines , and it\u2019s the pc version . and in the current culture of post - release development , that means that they can be conscious of that moving forward .\nwe are greenbrier games inc . all products sold via this website go directly towards supporting our company . we thank you for your interest in our games .\ninitially started by a group of five friends , colossal order is now looking to expand its 13 - member team further . currently available positions have been open since last autumn , but it\u2019s been hard to find the right people \u2013 until now .\nred hook studios inc . is an independent game development studio founded in 2013 by veteran creators chris bourassa and tyler sigman . the company was established . . .\nbig huge games is a computer game developer located in timonium , maryland . the company was founded in february 2000 by four veteran game industry developers . . .\ncolossal order had previously made the cities in motion games , complex traffic and transport simulations , and while they have been modded , the support for modding was minor compared to what the developer has done with skylines . was it ever considered a risk ?\ncolossal order was founded in 2009 , and cities : skylines is the company\u2019s third game . the two previous ones , cities in motion 1 and 2 , gained popularity as well . hallikainen points out that the newest game interests masses more than its predecessors ; in cities in motion the player builds a public transportation system into an already existing city , whereas in cities : skylines the player creates the whole city from scratch .\nthere\u2019s another reason skylines turned out as well as it did . colossal order do their best to nail their designs in prototype , to make sure they\u2019re fun and working - and work extra space into the schedule to ensure there\u2019s time for a few reworks .\ncities in motion ( cim ) is a city - based mass transportation simulator for the pc . players operate their own transportation company , building a public network . . .\nand modders embraced skylines wholeheartedly . colossal order had learned the impact of modding early on , when cities in motion players broke the game to pieces ( \u201cwe had no idea what was happening\u201d ) . they were determined to provide the right tools for skylines , and players have taken advantage : importing custom buildings , and tweaking values in the api to produce first - person meandering mods - much to colossal\u2019s surprise .\n\u2026now i think about , since cim is about running a transportation company , and not the city itself , why the hell do you have to foot the bill for the big things like tube lines yourself ? surely , even in super - capitalist americaland , a city like new york pays a substantial amount of money up front to whatever company it\u2019s giving a contract too .\nthe studio will total 15 in september ; mariina is aiming for 18 . she\u2019s evidently wary of throwing out her company\u2019s culture and ethos in pursuit of an ever - higher staff count .\ncolossal order\u2019s designers don\u2019t necessarily have coding experience , either . that\u2019s something they like - it means they\u2019re \u201cnot limited by the technical aspects of making games\u201d , and can think outside those constraints . it\u2019s then the job of those two programmers to work out how to make the designs work .\nrome\u2019s traffic systems and waste works weren\u2019t built in a day . the construction of cities : skylines began six years ago in populous tampere , the city between two seemingly terraformed lakes in southern finland . there , five developers founded colossal order with the intention of one day making a city builder .\nin an chat on one quill18\u2019s streams , mariina hallikainen , the ceo of colossal order , said that tunnels and european - style buildings were both on the post - release list of things to be done . whether this will include mixed res / com or just different art assets remains to be seen .\non march 4 , 1997 , ferc issued order no . 888 - a , which provided detailed guidelines on implementing the\nopen access\nrule .\nthe last point was particularly tricky . there\u2019s always a trade - off in development between performance and memory - presumably the same maxis wrestled with and eventually compromised on . colossal order had to get \u201creally creative\u201d to make their maps happen - in one instance coding on top of unity to get dynamic water working .\nferc issued order no . 889 , requiring the posting of available capacity on an electronic bulletin board ; open access same - time information system ( oasis ) .\nany of the classical orders used in such a way that the columns or pilasters extend through two or more stories of a building . also called giant order .\n1985 ferc order no . 436 required that natural gas pipelines provide open access to transportation services , enabling consumers to negotiate prices directly with producers and contract separately for transportation ;\nthere\u2019s a question mark over what colossal order can do without stepping on modders\u2019 toes . but as mariina points out , while its most popular mod has around 300 , 000 subscribers , cities is owned by over a million . it\u2019s easy to forget : for any given pc game , the majority play vanilla . modding is a threshold many never cross .\navg said its new privacy policy was more intended to be more\ntransparent\n. a spokesperson for the company confirmed users would have the choice to opt - out should it start selling anonymised search and browser history data to advertisers\ndyn estimated that the attack had involved \u2018100 , 000 malicious endpoints\u2019 , and the company said there had been reports of an extraordinary attack strength of 1 . 2 terabits ( 1 , 200 gigabytes ) per second . photograph : alamy\nthere\u2019s an internal wiki page where colossal order staff pitch in on the design process . after work concluded on cities in motion 2 , that wiki filled up with new game ideas . one , from mariina , was a stable manager sim ( \u201ci love horses - i think that would be huge in germany\u201d ) . another was the city builder they\u2019d dreamt of .\ninstead colossal conceived chirpy , the portal to the twitter - like service on which citizens divulged their needs . he\u2019s since inspired \u2018kill the bird ! \u2019 threads and the chirpy exterminator mod .\nin 1996 , apo built a 13 , 000 square foot manufacturing and office facility in bartlett , tennessee . the new manufacturing facility had a complete line of gluing , folding and die - cutting machinery , making apo the only vertically - integrated company in the market . these complete , in - house production capabilities provided apo with a key competitive advantage to execute quickly on large - scale projects . the new facility was instrumental in the company winning several large , high - profile orders .\nsecurity firm avg can sell search and browser history data to advertisers in order to\nmake money\nfrom its free antivirus software , a change to its privacy policy has confirmed .\nskylines\u2019 future is all but secured . colossal have had none of the usual problems with convincing publishers to fund patches and free updates - investments from which they won\u2019t see an immediate or tangible return .\nthe autobots must stop a colossal planet consuming robot who goes after the autobot matrix of leadership . at the same time , they must defend themselves against an all - out attack from the decepticons .\nbut that desire isn\u2019t the only reason skylines has been successful . a big portion of that success has to be laid at the feet of the game\u2019s thriving modding scene , both in how easy the game\u2019s developers , colossal order , have made it to mod skylines , and also how easy it is to add those mods into your game , through a seamless integration of steam\u2019s workshop .\navg is the third most popular antivirus product in the world according to market analysis from software firm opswat . the company has a 8 . 6 percent share of the global market , behind microsoft on 19 . 4 percent and avast on 21 . 4 percent . in its privacy policy , avast , which also provides free security software , explains that it is able to collect certain non - personal information and sell it to advertisers . the company does not specify that this includes browser and search history data .\n\u201deveryone has got a vision of what a city should be like . city - building games appeal to both mathematical and creative players , as you can build your city as optimally functioning or as visually attractive as possible , \u201d the company\u2019s ceo mariina hallikainen explains .\ntaking place after revenge of the fallen , the war between autobots and decepticons continue to rage on . in order to bring down the heroes , megatron plans to unleash a powerful transformer named shockwave .\nat colossal order , we are focused on the simulation genre . after the cities in motion series , we are broadening our horizon with our newest title cities : skylines , an old - school citybuilder . we are always looking for talented awesome people to join our ranks . whatever it is you do , if it is related to what we do and you do it great , we want to hear from you !\nin 1992 ferc issued order no . 636 ( the restructuring rule ) . this mandated unbundling of sales services from transportation services , providing customers with full choice of providers and opening these markets to competition ; and\nif you watch through some lps , then it\u2019s more than apparent , that there\u2019s a limited number of building variations per zoning type . in an interview with the ceo of colossal order , she acknowledges the limited assets , due to their small dev - team size . ( i believe it\u2019s around 13 people now ) . though i strongly believe more amazing variation for all assets will become available through means of the integrated modding tools .\ncities : skylines has already been sitting pretty at the top of steam\u2019s top sellers list for a good number of days ( at least three , i think ) so pre - order sales are already quite good .\ni never hesitate to explore new business sims , so it ' s with excitement that i took on cities in motion . developed by finland - based colossal order ltd . and published by paradox interactive , cities in motion tasks you to create a profitable mass transit system in several european cities . you are in charge of planning routes , building transit stops , buying vehicles , and handling financial concerns to maximize your coverage of the city while making the whole system pay for itself .\nthat\u2019s not to say that walling off certain things as \u2018moddable\u2019 and others as not is a super effective strategy when it comes to players tinkering with your game . within a few days modders had hacked access to systems that morello thought would take them a month . it wasn\u2019t necessarily a bad thing , but it meant that modders were playing around with systems that weren\u2019t as stable as colossal order would have liked , and creating mods that did far more than the developer had anticipated .\n\u201cthe decision happened really early in the project , \u201d says damien morello , a graphics and gameplay programmer at colossal order who ' s closest to the development of the modding tools . \u201cpretty much at the same time as when we discussed with paradox what the game was going to be , modding was considered from the beginning . we started to actively work on it two months after the project started , and we tried to design the systems so that we would be able to integrate the workshop with them quite easily . \u201d\nthe victim was the servers of dyn , a company that controls much of the internet\u2019s domain name system ( dns ) infrastructure . it was hit on 21 october and remained under sustained assault for most of the day , bringing down sites including twitter , the guardian , netflix , reddit , cnn and many others in europe and the us .\nbecause it has so many internet - connected devices to choose from , attacks from mirai are much larger than what most ddos attacks could previously achieve . dyn estimated that the attack had involved \u201c100 , 000 malicious endpoints\u201d , and the company , which is still investigating the attack , said there had been reports of an extraordinary attack strength of 1 . 2tbps .\nand so cities in motion 2 was made in unity , by a team of seven . it incorporated new features at the behest of colossal\u2019s budding community : day / night cycles ; rush hour ; custom timetables . remarkably , it took just a year and a half to build .\nas a result of their expanded jurisdiction the fpc and the nation faced an energy crisis . there was a colossal backlog of applications for natural gas permits , while there were chronic brownouts in the 1960s and the opec embargo in the 1970s . this called for reorganization of the fpc .\n\u201cquick , we need video material for the trailer\u201d \u201cdidn\u2019t we order frank to do it ? \u201d \u201cfrank\u2019s busy cleaning the kitchen and making coffee\u201d \u201cwell damn . any other suggestions ? \u201d \u201cwe have this powerpoint from a couple of days ago\u2026\u201d \u201cthat will do\u2026 that will have to do\u2026\u201d\ncities : skylines \u2019 success isn\u2019t purely one of the right kind of game at the right kind of time . while it\u2019s undeniable that there\u2019s demand for a citybuilder at the moment , a demand that skylines definitely met with confidence and aplomb , it was the heritage of cities in motion that has kept it so consistently popular . building on the traffic model ( as we learn about in our design deep dive on the subject ) , as well as the other systems , was a chief priority for colossal order , and one that worked in the favour of the modding scene .\nas we\u2019ve seen with games like minecraft , if you open up your game enough , the mods that people will make will fundamentally change the experience of the game . and while this is something that\u2019s starting to happen with cities : skylines , it\u2019s something that colossal games wants to enable more of .\nan avg spokesperson told wired that in order to continue offering free security software the company may in the future\nemploy a variety of means , including subscription , ads and data models .\nthose users who do not want us to use non - personal data in this way will be able to turn it off , without any decrease in the functionality our apps will provide ,\nthe spokesperson added .\nwhile avg has not utilised data models to date , we may , in the future , provided that it is anonymous , non - personal data , and we are confident that our users have sufficient information and control to make an informed choice .\nin 1999 , ferc issued order no . 2000 , fostering participation in regional transmission organizations ( rtos ) and independent system operators ( isos ) , by establishing guidelines that a transmission entity must meet in order to qualify as an rto . the expectation is that the rtos will increase efficiency in wholesale energy markets and lower end - prices to consumers . voluntary rtos and isos have been formed in california ( caiso ) , southwest ( spp ) , midwest ( miso ) , mid - atlantic ( pjm ) , new york ( nyiso ) , and new england ( iso - ne ) .\nor say you want to add a train station to an existing rail line . you can\u2019t ! you have to bulldoze out the existing line , and then add your station with rail segment to that line . but wait . you can\u2019t insert your rail station into the line , you can only build your rail station in exact alignment with an existing road . so you have to use the crappy road - building tools to get a perfect angled line and perfect distance from the rail . oh whoops you messed up , bulldoze everything and try again . come on colossal order . did you play test this ?\ni asked morello what colossal order\u2019s thoughts were on a community member monetising their mods : \u201cas a developer we can\u2019t directly plan for or support every kind of modding , but when you\u2019re putting assets on the workshop for free , it\u2019s perfectly understandable that when someone is spending a lot of their time making very high quality assets for the game , they would want to get some money out of it . so we completely understand why , and i don\u2019t personally think it\u2019s a very bad idea , it\u2019s just something that\u2019s very specific to the player : are they willing to pay for something on top of the cost of the game ?\nin 2006 , apo continued its dominance in the 3d world by manufacturing over seven million anaglyph 3d glasses for the hit tv show medium and in 2007 , apo manufactured 6 . 5 million anaglyph 3d glasses for sports illustrated\u2019s popular swimsuit edition . as if we were not busy enough , that same year we received what was at that time the largest order in apo\u2019s history . this order was for 130 million mcdonald\u2019s happy meal toys using our exclusive holospex lenses . these enormous projects continued in 2008 when apo manufactured over 40 million anaglyph 3d glasses for the television broadcast of the 3d hannah montana concert movie and dvd .\nsince the company originated , apo has become the world ' s largest manufacturer of paper 3d eyewear . during this time , owner and 3d aficionado , john jerit , transformed a\nsilly\npaper novelty business into a 3d eyeglass empire with products distributed worldwide . named\nsmall business executive of the year\nin 1998 by the memphis business journal , john attributes aggressive marketing and diversification to the company ' s successful production of more than two billion 3d glasses . in november 1999 , entrepreneur magazine selected john as one of the nation ' s outstanding small businessmen for his masterful marketing of 3d glasses for movies , television , web - sites , theme park attractions , laser light shows , and fireworks displays . in september 2010 , inc . 500 magazine ranked american paper optics number 1 , 316 on its list of the top 5 , 000 fastest growing private companies .\neconomic simulations are my second - favorite genre in all of computer gaming . maybe it ' s just the capitalist in me , but i love the challenge of taking a fledgling company , wisely spending my cash , and ultimately creating a virtual corporate empire so vast and strong that donald trump begs to be my limo driver . i get the same satisfaction from turning my competitors into weeping shells of destitution as i do downing some final boss of an action game .\nin september of 1990 , john jerit founded a \u201cstart - from - scratch\u201d company with only one main product . soon sales for american paper optics\u2019 ( apo ) \u201c3d fireworks glasses\u201d grew , as did the demand for other variations of paper promotional 3d glasses . apo\u2019s manufacturing and marketing evolved from a demand for quick turnaround promotional specialty optics . today , with a staff of 44 employees , apo manufactures more than 14 different types of specialty paper 3d glasses in an unlimited number of frame shapes .\nobsidian entertainment is a us game developer headquartered in california . the company was founded in 2003 and has developed games like alpha protocol , fallout : new vegas and dungeon siege iii . obsidian game pillars of eternity , published by paradox , is the result of a crowd - funding campaign using kickstarter , which gave players the opportunity to invest in the project before it even existed . the game quickly rose as a favorite among critics and players , and qualifies as paradox\u2019 highest rated game from an external developer .\nimmediately after the completion of the super bowl project , apo manufactured 16 million colorcode 3d magazine inserts for time , inc . to be included in their march 2009 issues of time , fortune , people , entertainment weekly and sports illustrated magazines . the popularity of colorcode has continued with apo manufacturing 10 million paper 3d glasses in 2009 for a channel 4 television broadcast in the united kingdom , followed by back to back two million glasses promotions in 2010 for v . m . m . , a belgium cable company , and the canadian broadcasting corporation .\nhad simcity been really stable and successful we wouldn ' t have made cities : skylines . it wouldn ' t have been possible ,\nshe says .\ni ' ve been pitching a city builder to paradox for a long time . . . i was like , ' come on fred [ wester , ceo ] , let ' s make a city builder ! just give us the money ! ' he always said we should pace ourselves , and it was good that we waited because we were a better company , skill - wise and in our experience .\nit ' s a shame , because the actual construction of your lines and other transit systems is sheer genius , and is undeniably the most fun part of the game . you simply open up the construction menu , select what you ' re constructing out of the five types of transports ( buses , trams , subways , ferries , and helicopters ) , then place down your stops . then , you open a menu to make a new line , click on each stop in turn for this line , buy the vehicles you wish to cover it , and click a button to start the line up . if you add a stop to an existing line , cities in motion will automatically place the new stop in the logical order , though you can override that to make your buses tackle the stops in any order you choose . i can ' t think of a way to make the creation of a line more efficient .\navg ' s potential ability to collect and sell browser and search history data placed the company\nsquarely into the category of spyware\n, according to alexander hanff security expert and chief executive of think privacy .\nantivirus software runs on our devices with elevated privileges so it can detect and block malware , adware , spyware and other threats ,\nhe told wired .\nit is utterly unethical to [ the ] highest degree and a complete and total abuse of the trust we give our security software .\nhanff urged people using avg ' s free antivirus to\nimmediately uninstall the product and find an alternative\n.\nwith over 12 , 000 active customers throughout the world , the colossal numbers of 3d glasses produced include many back - to - back multimillion - piece orders . in 1991 , apo received national notoriety as the manufacturer of 11 million 3d glasses for the \u201cnightmare on elm street\u201d sequel , \u201cfreddy ' s dead : the final nightmare . \u201d soon , apo followed up by producing six million 3d glasses in 1994 for a television promotion of fox ' s \u201cmarried with children\u201d and \u201crevenge of the nerds iv . \u201d\nepact 2005 the energy policy act of 2005 was the first major energy law enacted in over a decade , and makes the most significant changes in commission authority since the federal power act and natural gas act . by passing the energy policy act of 2005 , congress signaled a strong vote of confidence in the commission . the energy policy act of 2005 gave the commission significant new responsibilities and granted it significant new authority to discharge these responsibilities by modifying the federal power act , the natural gas act , and the public utility regulatory policies act of 1978 . in addition the energy policy act of 2005 repealed the public utility holding company act of 1935 and in its place created a new rule , which emphasizes access to books and records . the commission ' s significant new responsibilities also include :\nsimcity had its own rules , and they came before whatever the player might want . a strict limitation on space to build in , this dependency on building further cities in order to build trade links , and of course the always - online foolishness . the latter aspect aside , it was attempting to do something different with an old formula , but whether or not it did that particularly well , it simply wasn\u2019t what people really wanted . give me the toybox , let me play however i want to play , and i\u2019ll finish when i\u2019m damn well finished , thank you very much .\n] feels like the response to a question . that question is \u201cwhat , exactly , do people want ? \u201d by contrast , 2013\u2019s simcity felt like the response to an order : \u201cmake them do this . \u201d i don\u2019t wish to get caught up in criticising the controversial ea city - builder , especially in light of the all - but - closure of its longstanding developer maxis this week , but the ethos of these two games is so very different , even though they\u2019re both in theory offering the same scenario : design a city from the ground up , keep it running , make it richer , make it grander .\nin the summer of 1997 , apo produced 20 million 3d glasses for televisa , a major mexican network television station , for a month - long 3d broadcast in mexico city . undaunted , apo embraced the challenge of manufacturing over 21 million 3d viewers in less than three months for the august 1998 international distribution of \u201cnational geographic\u201d magazine . during the last eclipse of the millennium , over seven million solar eclipse - viewing glasses were manufactured and distributed to more than 20 european countries followed by another seven million eclipsers for africa\u2019s june 2001 eclipse . later that same year , apo successfully produced and distributed a 10 million - piece decoder order for a web sweepstakes promotion .\norla lynskey , a data protection and it law expert from london school of economics , welcomed the change in language but said users would be justifiably concerned by the implications .\nits privacy policy is written in clear and simple language ,\nshe told wired , adding that users might expect an antivirus provider to be\nmore respectful\nof their privacy and data security .\nit appears that avg is adopting a generous interpretation of the data protection rules in order to justify its data use policy ,\nlynskey argued .\nalthough some of the data they classify as ' non - personal ' might not identify individuals directly , they may be indirectly identifiable based on that data .\n\u201cwe had the dream , \u201d said ceo mariina hallikainen , \u201cbut with the small team we had back in 2009 we were scared to go and attempt such a big game . \u201d\njust as great cities are made from hamlets that grow and merge so closely that the seams disappear , skylines\u2019 constituent parts have been a long time in the making .\nwant more cities : skylines ? here are the best cities : skylines mods .\nlike transport tycoon , cities in motion positioned players not as gods or mayors but lowly transport chiefs - responsible for improving the public networks in amsterdam , berlin , helsinki and vienna . it was , says hallikainen , \u201cwhere it all began\u201d . but a big chunk of it also had to be left behind .\n\u201cit was completely impossible to sustain our in - house technology without huge resources , \u201d said hallikainen , \u201cwhich we didn\u2019t have . \u201d\nit wasn\u2019t the first time they\u2019d pitched skylines , or something like it , to their longtime publisher paradox . but it was the first time they\u2019d done so in the aftermath of maxis\u2019 simcity reboot . ea had succeeded in reviving appetite for the simulation genre , but not quite managed to capitalise on it .\n\u201cit creates realistic traffic , it creates realistic flows , \u201d explained hallikainen . \u201cthe [ citizens ] are born there and eventually they die . \u201d\nthey knew they wanted it to be beautiful - something they hadn\u2019t always been able to prioritise , but were sure they could pull off by sticking religiously to their own artistic guidelines . and they knew they wanted big maps .\n\u201ca sandbox , \u201d said hallikainen . \u201cjust to make it so you had the room to make your own cities . \u201d\nit\u2019s important to note that even now , the studio aren\u2019t exactly overstaffed with coders . the skylines team numbered nine , including management in the form of mariina . it had just one designer , a handful of artists , and a pair of programmers .\n\u201ci think this is very important , because it pushes the limits we have , \u201d said hallikainen . \u201cit is something you can see in cities : skylines . \u201d\n\u201cwhen entering production , there\u2019s not so much room for prototyping and it\u2019s not so easy to implement new ideas , \u201d said hallikainen . \u201cwhen somebody has a good idea , we really want to take advantage of that . \u201d\nonly one idea didn\u2019t work out so well - one of mariina\u2019s . during development , the team ummed and ahhed over how to give players feedback on the effects of their actions . they considered an in - game newspaper - but hallikainen , walking by , decided that wasn\u2019t nearly modern enough .\n\u201cthis has been one of the more controversial features , in the sense that before we released the game people seemed to really hate the blue bird , \u201d laughed hallikainen . \u201ci\u2019m pretty sure the team doesn\u2019t want to hear my opinions ever again . \u201d\nwe know what happened next . cities : skylines released march 10th and sold 250 , 000 copies in its first 24 hours , breaking paradox\u2019s records . it\u2019s now shifted over a million .\n\u201cit pretty much blew us away , \u201d said hallikainen . \u201cwe knew we had a good game in our hands , but to have people embrace it so quickly . . . it really just went better than we ever expected . \u201d\ntwitch had a huge amount to do with it . paradox released copies of the game to streamers two weeks early , and cities peaked as the second most - watched game on the service .\n\u201cthat was huge , \u201d said hallikainen . \u201ci think that was a genius move from the paradox marketing team . \u201d\nclicking on links in articles to retailers or publishers may mean we earn a small commission more . full details of how we use and store information can be found in our privacy policy . update your cookie settings here .\nwarframe ' s devs tried to license its engine , but couldn ' t af . . .\ncities : skylines is an impressive and beautiful game , there\u2019s no question about that . it\u2019s done its homework , it\u2019s stuck to traditional guns and it\u2019s pinned the results to mostly excellent presentation . there\u2019s very little about it i can point to say and \u201cnuh - uh\u201d about . at the same time , there is this nagging feeling that everything about it exists to meet the unmet needs of simcity players and , as a result , it\u2019s hard to put my finger on its own identity and purpose . i struggle to come up with a succinct conclusion to the sentence \u201ccities : skylines is great because\u2026\u201d without mentioning simcity . but maybe \u201cthis is what simcity should have been\u201d is a fine enough purpose , and one which will make skylines wildly popular ( already has , glancing at the steam charts ) .\nthe canvas it provides is the thing to sing about . skylines has scale in spades : that first dingy conurbation has blossomed into gleaming spires and kaleidoscopic road systems within a few hours . what seems like a huge area to build within at the start of the game soon proves to be just a fraction of the available space . in what seems like a deliberate thumbing of nose at simcity , you\u2019re regularly given the chance to purchase new plots of land which jigsaw onto your existing ones , as if the game is deliberately egging you on to say \u201coh come on , there\u2019s no way i can fill that\u201d . but of course you can . that\u2019s what it\u2019s about . that\u2019s what cities are about . they don\u2019t just stop .\nthere are limits to how big your town can grow , but they\u2019re entirely reasonable ones , and you\u2019re only going to hit them once you\u2019ve built everything there is to build several times over . frankly , you\u2019ll be out of ideas before you run out of space . there also an endgame of sorts if you want it , with semi - science - fictional superstructures gradually unlocked by meeting certain requirements ( anything from enough cash in the bank to filling up tons of cemeteries ) and each able to almost singlehandedly fulfil one of your city\u2019s major needs once built . really though , the temptation to go start a brand new city , based on some flash of inspiration or something you saw in the steam workshop menu , is going to hit you long before you\u2019ve \u2018finished\u2019 your current city .\nskylines is a tinkerer\u2019s delight , you see . its tools are clear but flexible , its space is generous and it\u2019s so far away from the rigid grids of citybuilders past . you can create streets and districts in whatever shapes you want , and you can even name those districts .\nsuch a simple thing , to assign titles to small parts of your town , but it lends so much more personality to it . there\u2019s a profound difference between saying \u201coh no , the traffic\u2019s backed up between that bit with the factories and those houses i built too close to a landfill\u201d and saying \u201con no , the workers of backbreaking miseryland can\u2019t get back to their homes in plagueburg . \u201d naturally , the district system also allows the more sober - minded to get that little bit closer to recreating real - world towns , or the more fanciful to make their own gotham or mega - city one .\nthat\u2019s only part of why i love the district system , which is to my mind the best \u2018new\u2019 thing that skylines does . you define a district by drawing over a part of the city with this brilliantly squidgy paint tool . its semi - translucent grey - white colour is\u2026 unfortunate , but let\u2019s be all innocent and say it\u2019s like smearing jelly over cityblocks . once that\u2019s done , you can assign policy decisions which affect only it . ( you can also assign policies city - wide , then set districts as exceptions ) .\nfor instance , i had this district i\u2019d built along the seafront , and what i didn\u2019t want to happen there was to have the view blotted out by row upon row of skyscrapers . so i set the \u2018no highrise\u2019 policy , and it remains this cute conurbation of colourful beachfront houses . then there\u2019s the district with the \u2018recreational use\u2019 policy . bingo , my own haight - ashbury . this extends to industrial areas too \u2013 you can have distinct farming , lumber or oil districts if you wish . sometimes the effect of such fiddly is financial , but mostly it\u2019s simply to add life and colour , to stamp more of your own identity onto this thing you\u2019ve made .\nincidentally , you can also rename almost every building in the game , plus every inhabitant and even every car . this is amazing , but almost overkill given the sheer number of moving parts . you\u2019ll be lucky if you can ever find someone you gave a special name to ever again , while only the truly insane will attempt to rename absolutely everyone in town . it\u2019s lovely that it\u2019s there though \u2013 just this extra thing to tweak when you\u2019re idling , when you see something that charms or tickles you or just want to send a stupid screenshot to a mate .\nit\u2019s just one more sign that cities : skylines really wants to be yours , rather than vice - versa . it\u2019s bending over backwards to accommodate its players\u2019 wishes , and it is going to be adored for it .\nas for the strength of its simulation , i\u2019d be lying if i said i\u2019m the most expert witness you can get for such things , but i haven\u2019t spotted anything particular egregious . following people around sees them dutifully move between work and home , while traffic clearly moves or grinds to a halt in accordance with the logic or chaos of your road system . water , sewage and power modelling seems less elaborate than that in simcity \u2013 you just need to worry about availability and connection , rather than \u2018flow\u2019 as such \u2013 but i\u2019m not sure that\u2019s any kind of loss . i\u2019m sure other eyes will find shortcuts and compromises in the simulation , but i certainly didn\u2019t see any overt signs that it was cheating .\nthe only thing that might have been a bug i encountered was a train jam . as they exited the map , carrying passengers and cargo out to other , unknown cities , they became backed up into this line of over a dozen stalled trains i could do nothing about because whatever was causing it was out of my city limits , in some place i couldn\u2019t even see . i can\u2019t rule out this being a result of something i did , but even wholesale rebuilds of my own train network just saw the same thing happen again soon .\ni\u2019m not worried . there are so many moving parts in this game , and it seems frankly miraculous that this was the only thing to ( maybe ) go wrong . often i\u2019d pull out , look at the scale of this thing , all these cars , all these people , all those pipes and think \u201cgosh . my pc is doing all this and doesn\u2019t seem hugely troubled by it . \u201d it looks beautiful and it looks busy .\nthat said , skylines\u2019 anti - aliasing leaves a lot to be desired , so i didn\u2019t quite get the crisp model - world i\u2019d hoped for . also , its faux - tilt - shift camera effect \u2013 borrowed from simcity \u2013 seems a bit off . too often it\u2019d just make whatever i was trying to eyeball appear out of focus . fortunately there\u2019s a slider for this , which i ended up turning right down , but this does lose a little of the wow factor .\ni\u2019m also not sure that the fictional in - game twitter rip - off is a total success . on the one hand it\u2019s a more human way of being notified that there\u2019s a problem \u2013 someone posts about garbage piling up or a water shortage \u2013 but on the other it means hearing the same pretty weak gags repeated time and again . you can pretty much turn it off , but it\u2019s a shame it isn\u2019t more fleshed - out and varied , given it by default occupies pride of place at top - centre of the screen , offering a notification every few seconds .\nthese are mere quibbles . you\u2019re going to love it . skylines is very much the traditional yet hyper - modern city - builder that everyone\u2019s been crying out for . me , i love it too , though i remain a little haunted by this concern that it\u2019s more of a response game than its own game . in a way , this makes it seem a little unambitious . even in its style , as gorgeous as it may be it looks and feels familiar right out of the box . we\u2019ve seen what can go wrong when risks are taken with that formula , of course , so it\u2019s probably better this way .\nit\u2019s bittersweet , in the week that maxis died , to see the former king of citybuilders so thoroughly deposed by another . so let\u2019s look upon skylines as simcity\u2019s true heir \u2013 the line can continue after all .\nif you click our links to online stores and make a purchase we may receive a few pennies . find more information here .\nto me cities skylines is no response to sim city 5 but sim city 4 . it has much more in common with sc4 and it looks as if a \u201cmodernized sc4\u201d was the goal of this new take on city building . after all sc4 isnt dethroned after all those years . lets see what happens today . so far i see a lack of proper skycrapers ."]}
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", "topic": 39}], "title": "summit partners", "paragraphs": ["glassdoor has 22 summit partners reviews submitted anonymously by summit partners employees . read employee reviews and ratings on glassdoor to decide if summit partners is right for you .\nsource : berkshire partners and summit partners via business wire title : bartlett nuclear , inc . announces investment by berkshire partners and summit partners date published : february 11 , 2004 date accessed : august 7 , 2013\nsummit partners closes two equity funds with combined $ 3 . 22 billion of commitments\nsummit partners closes two equity funds with combined $ 4 . 0 billion of commitments\nwe covered other summit partners investments in the past , including its participation in the $ 23 million round for cloudmark together with nokia growth partners .\nsince its inception in 1984 , summit partners has managed combined assets of more than $ 20 billion .\non january 1 , 2014 , the newly merged diamond companies and roberts truck center dealerships announced the name of their new organization . the new company will be called summit holdings and will do business as summit truck group , summit bus , summit idealease , and summit paclease .\nin the united states of america , summit partners operates as an sec - registered investment advisor . in the united kingdom , this document is issued by summit partners llp , a firm authorized and regulated by the financial conduct authority . summit partners llp is a limited liability partnership registered in england and wales with registered number oc388179 and its registered office is at 20\u201322 bedford row , london , wc1r 4js , uk . this document is intended solely to provide information regarding summit partners\u2019 potential financing capabilities for prospective portfolio companies .\nin the united states of america , summit partners operates as an sec - registered investment advisor . in the united kingdom , this document is issued by summit partners limited , a firm authorized and regulated by the financial services authority . summit partners limited is a limited company registered in england and wales with company number 4141197 , and its registered office is at 20\u201322 bedford row , london , wc1r 4js , uk . this document is intended solely to provide information regarding summit partners\u2019 potential financing capabilities for prospective portfolio companies .\nwith the investment , summit partners has acquired a minority stake in the company , which markets its popular antivirus software based on a freemium model .\nsummit partners was founded in 1984 with a commitment to find and partner with exceptional entrepreneurs to help them accelerate their growth and achieve dramatic results .\n[ belgium ] ogone , a european electronic payments service provider , has received an undisclosed majority investment from us - based growth equity firm summit partners .\nfounded in 1984 , summit partners has raised a total of 16 equity funds and subordinated debt funds with combined assets of more than $ 14 billion .\nabout summit partners founded in 1984 , summit partners is a global growth equity firm that is currently investing more than $ 6 . 5 billion into equity and fixed income opportunities . summit has invested in more than 400 companies in technology , healthcare and other growth sectors . these companies have completed more than 135 public offerings , and more than 150 have been acquired through strategic mergers and sales .\nsummit partners growth equity fund viii is a $ 2 . 7 billion fund formed to invest primarily in profitable , growing companies . it will target equity commitments of more than $ 45 million . summit partners venture capital fund iii is a $ 520 million fund formed to invest in private emerging growth companies . it will target equity investments of up to $ 45 million . summit partners\u2019 funds can invest in conjunction with the firm\u2019s subordinated debt fund to meet each company\u2019s unique financing needs .\nsince its inception in 1984 , summit partners has raised a total of 16 equity funds and subordinated debt funds with combined assets of more than $ 14 billion .\nin conjunction with the transaction , which is expected to close by the end of this month , christian strain , a principal of summit partners , and scott collins , a managing director with summit , will join ogone\u2019s board of directors .\nnew york ( reuters ) - investment firm summit partners has closed two equity funds with combined commitments of $ 3 . 22 billion , bringing the firm\u2019s total amount available for investment to more than $ 9 billion , summit said on thursday\nboston , ma\u2014summit partners , a growth equity firm that invests in exceptional companies , today announced the final closing of two equity funds with combined commitments of $ 3 . 22 billion . this brings summit partners\u2019 total amount available for investment in rapidly growing companies across north america , europe and asia to more than $ 9 billion .\nin addition to mr . collins , summit partners vice president , zachary gut will join the prismhr board of directors . existing investor accel - kkr invested alongside summit partners in the transaction and greg williams , managing director , will remain on the prismhr board . prismhr founder fred davison continues to be a significant shareholder in the company .\nsignavio was advised in the transaction by gp bullhound and cms . summit partners was advised by hengeler mueller and kirkland & ellis . further details of the transaction were not disclosed .\nabout summit partners summit partners ( urltoken ) is a growth equity firm that invests in rapidly growing companies . founded in 1984 , summit has raised more than $ 14 billion in capital and has offices in boston , london and palo alto . summit seeks outstanding management teams that have built their companies to profitability and market leadership , and it provides equity and debt capital for growth , recapitalizations and management buyouts . notable companies financed by summit partners include e - tek dynamics , fermentas international , fleetcor technologies , heald college , hittite microwave corporation , jamba ! , keystone rv company , lincare , mcafee , mdvip , optionsxpress , pediatrix medical group , physicians formula , tiny prints , urltoken and web reservations international .\nsummit partners venture capital fund iii is a $ 520 million fund formed to invest in private , emerging growth companies . it will target equity investments of up to $ 45 million .\nthe firm closed its summit partners growth equity fund ix with about $ 3 . 3 billion in commitments and its summit partners venture capital fund iv with about $ 730 million in commitments . both funds will focus on making equity investments of up to $ 50 million in technology , health care , financial technology and services , consumer and industrial companies to . . .\ngreenfield partners 2018 | two post road west | westport , ct 06880 | 203 . 354 . 5000\n\u201csummit added value where we asked them to \u2013 but let us run the business . they were great partners when looking at acquisitions , and provided sound counsel on financing and regulatory issues . \u201d\nmarty mannion , managing partner at summit partners and gabriel gomez , vice president at summit partners will serve on bartlett ' s board of directors .\nbartlett nuclear exemplifies the type of top - quality company that summit seeks as a partner ,\nsaid mr . gomez .\nbruce bartlett has built a world - class organization supported by a great management team . we look forward to working with management and helping to further expand the services and sectors the company currently supports .\nboston , ma and menlo park , ca \u2014 summit partners , a global alternative investment firm , today announced the final closing of two equity funds with combined commitments of $ 4 . 0 billion . summit partners growth equity fund ix is a $ 3 . 3 billion fund targeting equity investments of more than $ 50 million . summit partners venture capital fund iv is a $ 730 million fund targeting equity investments of up to $ 50 million . both funds will pursue the growth equity strategy the firm has employed since its inception in 1984 . summit seeks to identify category - leading companies , partner with exceptional entrepreneurs and management teams , and deliver post - investment support to accelerate growth and enhance value .\nabout summit partners founded in 1984 , summit partners is a global alternative investment firm focused on growth equity , fixed income and public equity opportunities . summit invests across growth sectors of the global economy and has invested in more than 440 companies in technology , healthcare , life sciences and other growth industries . these companies have completed more than 140 public equity offerings , and more than 165 have been acquired through strategic mergers and sales . summit maintains offices in north america and europe , and invests in companies around the world . for more information , visit urltoken or follow on twitter at @ summitpartners .\nscott collins , managing director of summit partners , the private equity backer of vente - privee , said that the sales growth showed that bargain - hungry shoppers have still been buying designer goods during the recession .\nsignavio is summit\u2019s third european software investment in 2015 , following partnerships with darktrace and relex . other notable technology companies financed by summit partners include avast , belkin , clearwater analytics , flow traders , hyperion solutions , infor , mcafee , netwitness , postini , riskiq , safeboot , uber and webex . summit maintains offices in north america and europe and invests in companies around the world . for more information , visit\n\u201cgero and his team have done a remarkable job of distinguishing signavio as top of the class in next generation business process and decision management solutions , \u201d said scott collins , a managing director at summit partners . \u201csummit has a history of backing innovative , market - leading companies that are poised for great success .\ninvestors participating in the new equity funds include advisors , corporate and public pension funds , entrepreneurs with whom summit has partnered , family offices , financial institutions , foundations and universities , and funds of funds . joe trustey , a managing director at summit partners , said , \u201call of us at summit greatly appreciate our limited partners\u2019 investments in our funds . we believe the support we have received from both current and new investors validates our growth equity strategy \u2013 seeking out and investing in exceptional growth companies with outstanding management teams . \u201d\nsummit partners is a great firm and the associate role in particular is an extremely rewarding one . the mix of company - facing experience and deal work has proven extremely valuable as i have progressed in my career .\nboston , massachusetts , february 11 , 2004 \u2014 berkshire partners llc and summit partners , both boston - based private equity firms , today announced their investment in bartlett nuclear , inc . terms of the transaction were not disclosed . merrill lynch capital and the royal bank of scotland will be providing new debt financing capability to the company .\nsummit partners clearly eyes europe for interesting financing deals , too ; avast software is based in prague , czech republic and the growth equity firm recently acquired a majority stake in belgium - based e - payments provider ogone .\nsummit partners will invade your company and deposit walking suits with no vision or understanding of your company . prepare to say goodbye to everyone you have worked with , who have contributed , supported or made a difference at your company .\nsummit partners growth equity fund viii , a $ 2 . 7 billion fund formed to invest primarily in profitable , growing companies , will target equity commitments of more than $ 45 million , the boston - based investment firm said .\nfresh off the heels of intel acquiring security software vendor mcafee for $ 7 . 7 billion in cash , another household name in the industry , avast software , has raised $ 100 million in private equity from investment firm summit partners .\naccording to ogone ceo , peter de caluwe , the company \u201cwill utilize summit\u2019s financial experience , strategic resources and significant network to further expand ogone\u2019s international presence and grow our customer base\u201d . ogone will remain an independent company under the wings of summit partners , which boasts companies like vente - priv\u00e9e , ipayment , wildfire interactive and globe wireless in its portfolio .\nwhen you partner with summit , you get the committed resources of one of the largest teams in the industry .\nour range of funds enables us to offer tailored options designed to support your company\u2019s continued growth . entrepreneurs and management teams use capital from summit partners for a variety of purposes\u2014from growth and shareholder liquidity to recapitalizations and management buyouts\u2014but always with the singular goal of success .\nabout summit partners founded in 1984 , summit partners is a global alternative investment firm that is currently investing more than $ 9 . 5 billion into growth equity , fixed income and public equity opportunities . summit invests across growth sectors of the global economy and has invested in more than 440 companies in technology , healthcare , life sciences and other growth industries . these companies have completed more than 140 public equity offerings , and more than 170 have been acquired through strategic mergers and sales . notable software and saas companies financed by summit include acturis , avast , avepoint , ascentis , clearwater analytics , darktrace , fuze , gainsight , hyperion solutions , infor , mcafee , perforce , riskiq , telerik , tsheets , uber , webex and visier . summit maintains offices in north america and europe , and invests in companies around the world . for more information , visit urltoken or follow on twitter at @ summitpartners .\nlaw360 , new york ( april 5 , 2017 , 1 : 42 pm edt ) - - private equity shop summit partners closed two funds on tuesday , after securing $ 4 billion in commitments for growth equity investments in both early stage venture companies and more established players .\nsignavio gmbh \u2013 a leading provider of saas - based business process and decision management technology \u2013 today announced the completion of a \u20ac31 million minority investment from global growth equity investor summit partners . the investment will help signavio expand its international footprint and continue its very strong growth trajectory .\n\u201cour partnership with summit has lasted more than a decade and has been instrumental in making mdvip the success it is today . \u201d\nwhen you partner with summit , you gain access to specialized resources designed to leverage expertise and experience critical to rapid growth companies .\nross joined summit partners in 2009 and focuses primarily on the healthcare and life sciences sector . his investment and board experience includes dmg practice management solutions ( acquired by ares management ) , heart to heart hospice , my dentist ( acquired by heartland dental ) paradigm outcomes and sound physicians .\nour firm manages capital on behalf of its principals and limited partners , and has , since inception secured capital commitments in excess of $ 4 . 0 billion\n\u201cover more than three decades as a growth equity investor , summit has developed deep sector expertise , an extensive global network of relationships , and a track record of supporting the needs of growth companies . we intend to continue to serve as an invaluable partner for entrepreneurs and executive teams with our new growth equity funds , \u201d said peter y . chung , managing director and chief executive officer of summit partners . \u201con behalf of the entire summit team , we are truly grateful for the trust and support of both new and existing investors in these funds . \u201d\nacross a series of discretionary investment vehicles . our limited partners include leading state and corporate pension plans , university endowments , private foundations and high net worth individuals .\nthe individuals from berkshire partners and summit partners serving on bartlett ' s board have nearly 40 years of cumulative experience in the private equity industry . each firm has significant experience in building successful service companies . additionally , mr . gomez , who is a graduate of the united states naval academy and harvard business school and served as a navy seal , brings particular insight to help bartlett market its expertise and technology to the department of defense and homeland security .\nour long - standing relationships provide a deep network of operating partners to draw upon , such as property type experts , and regionally focused sharpshooters . while , as a firm , we place tremendous emphasis on direct investment control , these partners expand our reach , and allow us to better leverage the time and talent of our principals .\n\u201csummit has played a vital role in strengthening nva , from escalating our acquisitive capabilities to introducing new products years ahead of industry trends . \u201d\nunfortunately there are none that i can think of because the summit team will not interact with the employees to find out about the business .\nwe are delighted to welcome berkshire partners and summit partners as investors in bartlett nuclear ,\nstated mr . bartlett .\ntheir investment will help our company continue to deliver the highest levels of service as well as focus on new market opportunities . we believe berkshire and summit as board members will provide the helpful expertise and resources necessary to ensure our continued strong growth .\nthe operating management team will be headed by bill nevelos , president , and assisted by jerry hiatt , president of utility services , and nick dimascio , president of support services , who have been with bartlett between five and nineteen years .\n\u201csummit\u2019s unique perspectives on the optical networking sector and their extensive industry network have brought tangible value to acacia and helped position us for growth .\nsummit holdings offers comprehensive transportation solutions that include new and used trucks and buses , parts and service , leasing and rental , financing and more .\ngreenfield partners was established by eugene a . (\ngene\n) gorab in 1997 , and has since become one of the leading real estate investment managers in north america .\n2014 : roberts truck center and diamond companies merge to create new organization , summit holdings . new organization operates in 31 locations , 28 markets , and 8 states\nsince then , summit has become the investment partner of choice for many of the best growth companies in the world . we\u2019ve grown to a team of more than 100 investments professionals , led by 27 managing directors whose tenures average more than 12 years with summit . we have the capital and team to support your growth initiatives .\nexecutives - in - residence work closely with summit investment teams and portfolio companies on sector - specific opportunities and can assist companies in an ongoing capacity through board or leadership roles .\nsouthborough , ma and boston , ma \u2015 prismhr , the leading provider of software for human resource outsourcing ( hro ) service providers , today announced a majority investment from global growth equity investor summit partners . this transaction includes new funding that will help propel the delivery of additional software and services to the more than 340 hro organizations that use prismhr software today , helping them grow and thrive .\n\u201cthis new capital , combined with summit partners\u2019 extensive resources and experience , will help us to execute on our vision faster than ever , \u201d added noke . \u201cwe can now build out the next phase of our corporate strategy and products , allowing our clients to take full advantage of the scale , resources and depth of the prismhr platform \u2013 and to accelerate their own growth in the process . \u201d\nwe invest around the world , and have portfolio companies in north and south america , europe , asia , australia and africa . based from offices in north america and europe , our team travels the globe in search of growing companies and the resources to support them . from recruiting local talent , to connecting you with potential clients , customers and partners , to helping you expand geographically , summit\u2019s reach is extensive .\n\u201ci\u2019ve had the great fortune to build two businesses with summit . they\u2019ve been an accessible , active partner in growth , while giving us the trust and freedom to run our business . \u201d\n\u201cprismhr\u2019s recent growth has been remarkable , and we believe the company is well positioned to continue this impressive trend , \u201d said scott collins , managing director at summit partners who will join the prismhr board of directors . \u201cthe company\u2019s cloud - based software allows hros to service their small and medium - sized customers with a more seamless , sophisticated solution \u2013 and positions prismhr to capitalize on the tremendous opportunity in human resources technology and services . \u201d\nsummit\u2019s team of more than 80 investment professionals in boston , palo alto , and london will use the funds to acquire minority and majority positions in successful , growing companies across many industries , including technology , healthcare , financial technology and services , consumer and industrial . summit has invested in more than 340 companies across a range of geographies and industries . these companies have completed more than 125 public offerings and in excess of 130 strategic sales or mergers .\nin announcing the new name , the three partners , richard sweebe , blaine roberts and blair roberts , said , \u201cwe are a new company with a proud 72 - year combined history of serving the commercial truck and bus industries . our new name embodies the strong reputation we have built in the markets we serve . summit will continue to grow and deliver a higher standard of value to our customers because of our dedicated and talented employees and our commitment to integrity , service and quality in all that we do . \u201d\nbruce bartlett has built a recognized industry leader in an extremely demanding industry ,\nstated kevin callaghan , managing director at berkshire partners .\nwe believe that bartlett ' s superior market position is driven by the company ' s customer focus and is enhanced by its access to , and historical relationships with , the largest pool of radiological and decontamination technicians in the u . s . we look forward to supporting the company in its next phase of growth .\nmr . callaghan and michael ascione , principal at berkshire partners , will serve on bartlett ' s board of directors .\nlincare completed its initial public offering in 1992 , raising $ 50 million in a difficult market . summit exited the investment in 1994 , and over the next 18 years , lincare became the largest respiratory therapy provider in the united states , serving more than 800 , 000 patients in 48 states . in 2012 , lincare was acquired by the linde group for $ 4 . 6 billion . founding ceo jim kelly continues to work with summit , and today serves on the board of carecentrix .\nwith more than 100 investment professionals across offices in boston , menlo park and london , summit makes both minority and majority investments in growing companies across key industry sectors including technology , healthcare , financial technology and services , consumer and industrial . as board members and through the efforts of the firm\u2019s dedicated portfolio services teams \u2013 its peak performance group , capital markets team , talent & recruiting team , and executive partner programs \u2013 summit offers capital , expertise and resources to help category - leading companies accelerate their growth and build businesses of lasting value .\n\u201ci\u2019ve had the great fortune to build two businesses with summit , and their market insight into the recreational vehicle sector helped open new growth opportunities . they\u2019ve been an accessible , active partner in growth , while always managing to give us the trust and freedom to run our business . \u201d\nsince 1999 , blaine roberts and blair roberts have significantly expanded the size and reach of the company . they renovated and expanded four west texas facilities . in san angelo , roberts renovated the 31 , 815 - sq - ft facility to improve the customer service experience . roberts built brand new facilities in midland , abilene , and wichita falls , tx to create much larger dealerships that are easily accessible and a better environment for customers and staff . by 2009 , roberts truck center operated 13 dealerships in four states\u2014all conveniently located on major highways across the southwest region . today , blaine roberts and blair roberts are now partners of summit holdings with dick sweebe .\n\u201cthis is a significant milestone for signavio , \u201d commented founder and ceo , gero decker . \u201cwe believe strongly that our differentiated approach is changing the way that our customers are optimizing and executing key strategic business initiatives , and we are excited to work with the summit team in our next phase of growth .\noriginally a part of union carbide , lincare \u2014a provider of home medical care\u2014became an independent company in 1990 . the market for home respiratory services and equipment was fragmented , and lincare\u2019s management believed that there was significant potential for expansion through internal growth and acquisition . under the leadership of ceo jim kelly , the team sought financial partners to fund not just current operations , but also future growth .\ndon clark , bill fenech and ron fenech founded grand design rv in 2012 to introduce innovation in the recreational vehicle market , offering high - quality , feature - packed towable fifth wheel rvs with an intense focus on customer and dealer satisfaction . the trio had been part of the ownership team of summit portfolio company keystone rv , which was acquired by thor industries in 2001 . leveraging their combined 50 + years of experience in the rv industry , the founders built grand design from the ground up and were seeing tremendous growth with a unique business model that enabled industry - leading quality and the agility to quickly respond to fast - changing customer preferences . seeking a trusted partner to support this rapid growth and the company\u2019s expansion plans , don , ron and bill chose to work with summit .\n\u201cas the human resources function increases in complexity , the demand from small and medium - sized businesses for outsourced hr solutions continues to grow , \u201d said gary noke , president and ceo of prismhr . \u201cprismhr offers one of the most extensive and flexible platforms available to hros . our partnership with summit will enable us to accelerate the development and expansion of this platform to meet the growing demands of our clients and their end customers . \u201d\nsince 1995 , sweebe has significantly expanded the size and reach of the company . he acquired all or part of five adjoining international dealerships , two bus franchises , two truck leasing companies , built four brand new facilities , acquired and renovated 3 other facilities , and created a holding company , diamond companies that owns the stock for all the dealership entities . today , dick sweebe is now partner of summit holdings with blaine roberts and blair roberts .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nvente - 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( 3 ) includes all commission free trades , including schwab mutual fund onesource\u00ae funds and etfs , and other proprietary products .\n\u2022 client assets in purchased money market funds totaled $ 57 . 5 billion , up 126 % year - over - year .\n\u2022 client assets managed by one of the company\u2019s digital advisory solutions ( schwab intelligent portfolios \u00ae , institutional intelligent portfolios \u00ae , and schwab intelligent advisory \u00ae ) totaled $ 30 . 6 billion , up 92 % year - over - year .\n\u2010 balance sheet assets = $ 205 . 3 billion , up 14 % year - over - year .\n\u2010 outstanding mortgage and home equity loans = $ 11 . 9 billion , up 3 % year - over - year .\n\u2010 pledged asset line \u00ae balances = $ 4 . 4 billion , up 16 % year - over - year .\nq2 earnings / june 2018 monthly activity report . ( normally reported on or around the 11th business day , pre - market ) - for schwab , the 11th business day is july 17 .\nsummer business update . the program is scheduled to run from 8 : 00 a . m . - 9 : 00 a . m . pt , 11 : 00 a . m . - 12 : 00 p . m . et . the update will be accessible at urltoken .\nthe charles schwab corporation generally releases quarterly earnings on the 11th business day of january , april , july and october . schwab released results for the quarter ending march 31 , 2018\nschwab sends its annual report and proxy statement to stockholders at the end of march each year .\nschwab executives discuss recent financial performance and corporate goals with financial analysts and institutional investors .\nour recent sec filings include form 10 - q , form 10 - k and form 8 - k . historic filings are available from the sec ' s edgar database .\ncharles schwab & co . , inc . is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversifying its workforce . it is schwab ' s policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race , color , religion , sex ( including pregnancy , childbirth , breastfeeding , or related medical conditions ) , gender identity or expression , national origin , ancestry , age , disability , legally protected medical condition , genetic information , marital status , sexual orientation , protected veteran status , military status , citizenship status or any other status that is protected by law .\nthe charles schwab corporation provides a full range of securities , brokerage , banking , money management , and financial advisory services through its operating subsidiaries . its broker - dealer subsidiary , charles schwab & co . , inc . ( \u201cschwab\u201d ) , member sipc , offers investment services and products , including schwab brokerage accounts . its banking subsidiary , charles schwab bank ( member fdic and an equal housing lender ) , provides deposit and lending services and products .\nschwab advisor services\u2122 serves independent investment advisors and includes the custody , trading , and support services of schwab . independent investment advisors are not owned , affiliated with , or supervised by schwab . schwab retirement plan services , inc . provides recordkeeping and related services with respect to retirement plans .\navast software ceo vince steckler says the combination of offering a free product alongside a premium one has disrupted the tradition antivirus software market , where vendors often rely on advertising or installation fees for revenues . steckler added that they\u2019ll stick to this approach for the foreseeable future .\naccording to the company , its software suite \u2013 avast ! antivirus \u2013 currently protects one out of every five computers around the world from malware . one of the co - founders of avast software , pavel baudis , is cited as saying that the company\u2019s virus lab adds around 3 , 000 new virus samples to its database on a daily basis , compared to a single virus emergence every six months when he wrote a program to remove the vienna virus back in 1988 .\nogone provides manual to fully integrated solutions for managing electronic payments in several domains including e - commerce , ticketing , call centers , airlines and travel in both business to consumer or business to business ( purchasing cards ) environments .\nfounded in brussels in 1996 , ogone has grown rapidly throughout europe and today has offices in belgium , the netherlands , france , germany , switzerland , austria and the united kingdom .\nits online payment platform solution extends across 35 countries and provides payment processing services to more than 20 , 000 merchants . the company has a network of more than 150 bank and acquirer connections , and offers in excess of 40 payment methods .\ncustomers include ikea , nespresso , dhl international , thalys , thomascook and hilton .\ne - 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enabled using the google assistant . learn more :\nshares five risk management best practices to help your company obtain a healthy risk culture .\nshares his thoughts on how corporations have helped create a thriving and growing startup community in mn . via\ntwitter may be over capacity or experiencing a momentary hiccup . try again or visit twitter status for more information .\nyou can add location information to your tweets , such as your city or precise location , from the web and via third - party applications . you always have the option to delete your tweet location history . learn more\nhere ' s the url for this tweet . copy it to easily share with friends .\nby embedding twitter content in your website or app , you are agreeing to the twitter developer agreement and developer policy .\nnot on twitter ? sign up , tune into the things you care about , and get updates as they happen .\nthis timeline is where you\u2019ll spend most of your time , getting instant updates about what matters to you .\nhover over the profile pic and click the following button to unfollow any account .\nwhen you see a tweet you love , tap the heart \u2014 it lets the person who wrote it know you shared the love .\nthe fastest way to share someone else\u2019s tweet with your followers is with a retweet . tap the icon to send it instantly .\nadd your thoughts about any tweet with a reply . find a topic you\u2019re passionate about , and jump right in .\nwith over 20 years of experience in the field of human resources , prismhr provides comprehensive software solutions for professional employer organizations ( peos ) and administrative service organizations ( asos ) . prismhr helps those hr organizations save time , improve productivity , mitigate risk and attract , win and retain business more effectively than any other available solution .\nprismhr has realized strong growth since accel - kkr made an initial equity investment in 2014 . the company\u2019s achievements include :\nabout prismhr prismhr creates exceptional software and services , empowering human resource outsourcing service providers such as professional employer organizations ( peos ) and administrative service organizations ( asos ) to deliver world - class hr , benefits and payroll to small and medium - sized businesses . prismhr powers more than 80 , 000 organizations , delivering payroll , benefits and hr to greater than 2 million worksite employees and processing over $ 55 billion in payroll each year .\nfor more information , visit urltoken or come see us at the hro industry\u2019s largest technology conference , prismhr live , in nashville in june . prismhr is currently hiring for a wide range of roles and moving to a new headquarters in hopkinton , massachusetts during summer 2017 .\nabout accel - kkr accel - kkr is a technology - focused investment firm with $ 4 . 0 billion in capital commitments to its current funds . the firm invests in software and it enabled businesses well positioned for top line and bottom - line growth . at the core of accel - kkr\u2019s investment strategy is a commitment to developing strong partnerships with the management teams of its portfolio companies and a focus on building value through significant resources available through the accel - kkr network . accel - kkr focuses on middle - market companies and provides a broad range of capital solutions from minority - growth investments to buyouts , recapitalizations , divisional carve - outs and going - private transactions . the firm has offices in menlo park , atlanta and london . for more information , please visit urltoken .\nthe people we serve are our top priority . more important than their investments , are their priorities , interests , goals and opportunities .\nlearning what you really want to accomplish , is where we begin . your portfolio is merely a tool for the journey .\nas an established , entrepreneurial boutique firm , investment guidance partner defines who we are , the way we work and how we are rewarded . we have no product , revenue or service conflicts \u2014 and are compensated on a completely transparent , fee - only basis .\nlistening , really listening , is part of what makes us different . our unique value lies in our perspective , process , attention to detail and being proactive .\nheadquartered in plymouth , massachusetts , bartlett nuclear is the leading provider of radiological protection services to the u . s . nuclear industry . founded in 1979 , the company ' s customers include the commercial nuclear power industry , general contractors for u . s . department of energy decommissioning projects , as well as university research , training and production facilities . bartlett provides staffing services to nearly all of the country ' s operating nuclear reactors .\nthe company ' s founder , bruce bartlett , will retain a significant ownership position in the company and will remain actively involved with the business , serving as chairman of its board of directors .\nnewbury piret & company , inc . , a boston - based investment banking firm , represented bartlett nuclear in the transaction .\nwe are there where and when you need us . as board members , advisors and through our portfolio resource teams , we help you :\nhelped grow from a regional u . s . business to a global organization operating in 40 + countries\nhelped expand international presence , assisting in recruiting a new u . s . leadership team and building the sales team\nthe peak performance group ( ppg ) works collaboratively with management teams to identify and execute growth initiatives that build long - term value . an experienced team with deep operational and technology expertise , the ppg is a free , flexible , on - demand resource that focuses on engagements to improve operational efficiency , grow revenues and strengthen infrastructure .\nour talent & recruiting team works with portfolio companies to identify and recruit high - impact senior executives and board members , and advise on best practices in talent development .\nthe capital markets team helps portfolio companies structure capital markets transactions to support growth initiatives , providing access to the best execution , pricing and structuring available .\npreviously , ross worked at the center for medicare and medicaid innovation and in cowen and company\u2019s health care investment banking group , where he focused on m & a transactions as well as public and private offerings .\nross holds a ba in economics and history from bowdoin college and an mba from the wharton school at the university of pennsylvania .\nross currently serves on the alumni board of directors at the hopkins school and is an ironman triathlete and a competitive cyclist .\ngrand design became one of the fastest - growing rv manufacturers in the history of the rv industry , shipping more than 25 , 000 units within four years . in 2016 , winnebago industries ( nyse : wgo ) acquired grand design to accelerate its expansion into the towables business . today , grand design operates as a distinct business unit within winnebago led by don clark , and the company continues its commitment to customer service and product innovation through its portfolio of well - known , premium fifth wheel and travel trailer brands .\ngreenfield is based in southwestern connecticut , with additional offices in chicago , il and arlington , va . our senior investment team averages 25 years of experience , and our capabilities also encompass the related disciplines of development , tax , and finance .\nwe use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website . by clicking ok , you agree to our cookie policy . if you would like to change your cookie preferences you may do so\nfounded in 2009 , with offices in berlin , singapore and sunnyvale , signavio is a provider of cloud - based software that helps businesses efficiently design , implement and manage complex processes , decisions and workflows .\nwith its three products \u2013 process editor , decision manager and effektif \u2013 signavio offers an intuitive and collaborative process transformation platform , enabling company - wide compliance , process performance and process innovation initiatives .\ntoday the company serves over 750 corporations , businesses , and organizations around the world in industries ranging from manufacturing to financial services .\nwith their support , we are focused on continuing our record of product innovation and further strengthening our sales and service capabilities around the world . \u201d\nwith its saas delivery model , open standards architecture , and end - to - end product suite , we believe there is an enormous future for signavio , and we look forward to working with the team to grow the business in europe , north america and asia . \u201d\nsignavio offers a web - based solution for modeling , analyzing , and optimizing business processes and decisions .\nas a leading vendor for saas software for company - wide process and decision management , signavio combines the richness of a professional business process management ( bpm ) and business decision management ( bdm ) solution with the advantages of collaboration in the cloud .\nsignavio is headquartered in berlin and has offices in sunnyvale , ca and singapore . for more information , please visit\ndick sweebe began working for international harvester in 1972 and served in several capacities before purchasing his first dealership , mid - america international trucks in memphis , tn in 1982 . this timeline briefly describes the growth of diamond companies over the past 32 years .\n2004 : acquired dealership in st . joseph and joplin , mo and lowell , ar\nroberts truck center traces its roots back to 1974 , when dave roberts purchased his first truck dealership - - western international trucks , in amarillo , texas . prior to purchasing the dealership , dave worked for the international harvester company ( now navistar , inc . ) for twenty years . this timeline briefly describes the growth of the former roberts truck center dealerships over the past 40 years .\nsign up for a free crunchbase account to follow and track organizations you care about .\nterms of service | privacy policy | \u00a9 2018 crunchbase inc . all rights reserved .\nthis profile is locked . if you ' d like to suggest changes to this profile , please email us at support @ urltoken\nit invests across several industries , including technology , healthcare , financial technology and services , consumer and industrial .\nwe use cookies on this site to enable your digital experience . by continuing to use this site , you are agreeing to our cookie policy . close\ncheck out law360 ' s new podcast , pro say , which offers a weekly recap of both the biggest stories and hidden gems from the world of law .\nplease note : a verification email will be sent to your address before you can access your trial .\nwe take your privacy seriously . as detailed in our privacy policy we will use your personal information to administer your account and provide the products and services that you have requested from us ."]}
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", "topic": 32}], "title": "quintiq", "paragraphs": ["quintiq radnor , pa isn ' t hiring right now . check out all quintiq jobs\nglassdoor has 227 quintiq reviews submitted anonymously by quintiq employees . read employee reviews and ratings on glassdoor to decide if quintiq is right for you .\nthis is an overview of the quintiq radnor campus or office location . this office is the major quintiq philadelphia , pa area location . find the quintiq radnor address . browse jobs and read about the quintiq radnor location with content posted anonymously by quintiq employees in radnor , pa .\nsorry . there are no quintiq customers who meet your search criteria and have chosen to be featured on this site . contact quintiq to discuss quintiq customers in your industry .\nquintiq is a software company specializing in advanced planning and scheduling software . quintiq develops and implements advanced planning and scheduling software ; the quintiq software is currently in use in 74 countries .\n\u00a7 customers of quintiq should realize the new portfolio capabilities of the combined organization .\nglassdoor gives you an inside look at what it ' s like to work at quintiq , including salaries , reviews , office photos , and more . this is the quintiq company profile . all content is posted anonymously by employees working at quintiq .\nquintiq quickly outgrew its klcc offices - you can now find quintiq in the crown and horizon penthouses of the 1 first avenue building , bandar utama , petaling jaya .\nin the short term , ds will move quintiq to its delmia business group where it will remain a separate entity . ds looks set to take on all quintiq ' s employees . quintiq is known as an innovative vendor and we believe this will continue .\nas a platinum quintiq implementation partner , we offer complete project management , consultancy and development expertise in implementing quintiq\u2019s supply chain planning and optimization software ( scp & o ) solutions .\nquintiq develops its supply chain planning & optimization platform , creates industry - specific software solutions , and maps the strategic and tactical path that quintiq will follow in the coming years .\nquintiq arrived in the us in 2005 . quintiq ' s first office was located in wayne , pa , just outside philadelphia . after a successful foray into the us market and subsequent expansion , quintiq relocated its us headquarters to radnor , pa , in november 2010 .\nquintiq is now the world\u2019s fourth - biggest supply - chain planning and optimization software company .\nashurst has advised dassault syst\u00e8mes s . a . ( dassault syst\u00e8mes ) in the \u20ac250m ( approximately a $ 350m ) acquisition of quintiq holding b . v . ( quintiq ) .\nquintiq maintains a deep industry domain expertise and has strong professional services . customers like how quintiq approaches the proof of concept step and their responsiveness to customer feedback on areas to enhance and evolve .\nat the heart of every quintiq solution are four key ingredients that gives a company the speed , flexibility , and foresight it needs to achieve breakthrough results . presented at the quintiq world tour in singapore .\nquintiq was founded in the netherlands in 1997 . the first office was opened in 1999 at the van grobbendoncklaan in ' s - hertogenbosch . quintiq is now located on the utopialaan , ' s - hertogenbosch .\nthe quintiq software architecture provides companies with a flexible configuration that addresses industry specific processes and customer unique needs .\noutside the process manufacturing industry , quintiq has limited value . quintiq will need to expand their functionality and build process templates for discrete or mixed mode industries to compete as a full featured supply chain planning software solution .\nto find a quintiq office , click on the map markers or select from the drop - down menu .\nquintiq addresses logistic planning integration with their other planning solutions ; but without the operational management functionality . in other words , most companies could not meet all their logistics needs with quintiq ; a wms and tms solution from another vendor is needed to address the non - planning operational activities . quintiq logistic planning software features address the following :\nstrategic production planning \u2013 quintiq solutions use their macro planner for medium - term to long - term production plans .\ntactical production planning \u2013 the quintiq company planner addresses real - time interactions between sales , planning and production solutions .\nofficial twitter account for quintiq , a dassault syst\u00e8mes company . global leader in # supplychain planning & optimization software .\nalunorf , the world ' s largest aluminum rolling and remelt plant , increased output by 40 % with quintiq .\nquintiq has grown rapidly over the years expanding its customers portfolio . year after year quintiq acquires new clients in new industries and as a truly optimization company we constantly work on advancing and optimizing our core software to make our clients happy !\nquintiq has been profitable every year since 1997 , and is now known as an industry leader in supply chain planning & optimization . today , approximately 12 , 000 users in numerous global organizations in over 80 countries use quintiq on a daily basis .\nquintiq solves every planning puzzle and optimizes every operation for better performance and higher profitability . on a single powerful software platform .\nds will find it challenging to expand quintiq ' s ability to adapt the solution to customer requirements . quintiq is capable in this area , but ds will need to mature and improve . quintiq exploited its ability to customize the solution throughout the customer engagement life cycle , starting in the sales process , where it would invest days building configured workflows to demonstrate its capabilities .\nquintiq production planning and scheduling software focuses on avoiding common problems such as high inventory levels , poor customer delivery times , low yield , high scrap and inefficient usage of capacity and production capabilities . quintiq planning and scheduling is addressed over three time horizons :\nopened in january 2012 , quintiq ' s office in perth was established to address western australia ' s natural resources market growth . quintiq has dedicated resources and local talent to provide the best level of support possible for its client base in the west .\nquintiq does not provide a full warehouse management system . for warehouse management solutions , customers will need to use separate wms software .\ntrouble with ensuring meat freshness for your end customers ? don\u2019t let disassembly challenges eat you up . get the quintiq expert opinion :\nquintiq helps you plan and optimize your operations against your most important business kpis . watch the video to learn more . show less\nquintiq llc . delivers supply chain planning & optimization software solutions to a diverse portfolio of clients in the us , canada and mexico in the areas of logistics , workforce , manufacturing and metals . the philadelphia office is home to quintiq ' s ceo and cfo .\nquintiq is an international company with a vision to solve every planning puzzle with a single software platform . since its founding in 1997 , quintiq has grown to industry leadership in supply chain planning and optimization . today , our software is in use by fortune . . .\ni applied through a recruiter . the process took 2 weeks . i interviewed at quintiq ( radnor , pa ) in march 2013 .\nairports are a key market for quintiq as it explores further growth . they are , of course , very dynamic environments , and the inherent flexibility of the quintiq platform in responding to operational changes or disruption in real - time , makes it a vital technology for airports .\nquintiq solutions are tightly integrated from high level financial based plans down to detailed factory production scheduling , and provides strong atp and ctp capabilities .\nquintiq engineers built the platform to fit any conceivable business model . that\u2019s why we\u2019re able to offer a 100 % fit to every customer .\nquintiq ' s first australian office was established in melbourne in january 2008 . since then , the quintiq team has grown rapidly with the acquisition and support of major clients in a broad range of industries including field services , mining , logistics , utilities , public transportation and air traffic control . to accommodate its growing team , quintiq pty ltd moved to a bigger office in st . kilda road in february , 2014 .\nquintiq is a leading provider of supply chain and operations planning and optimisation software and dassault syst\u00e8mes is a leading provider in 3d design software .\nquintiq will expand dassault syst\u00e8mes\u2019 delmia brand , adding the new product line of operations planning and optimization to the existing ones of digital manufacturing and manufacturing operations management . quintiq provides new reach into industries such as metals , mining , oil & gas , rail , delivery and freight .\nquintiq opened its first asian offices in 2006 in petronas twin towers in kuala lumpur , malaysia , with an initial team of 5 developers . in just 5 years , the global development center has grown to become quintiq ' s largest department and its sole development center in the world . most of quintiq ' s development activities take place here ; over 240 developers work on customization projects and industry solutions for the business worldwide .\nds is likely to offer a combination of modeling and simulation , and quintiq planning , scheduling and optimization , to joint customers in industries such as mining . we expect the companies will then develop solutions in other industries . but ds must ensure that quintiq ' s resources aren ' t stretched so far in focusing on areas of alignment that it threatens quintiq ' s ability to remain a force in logistics planning and scheduling .\nquintiq\u2019s killer app was simple : its algorithms allowed the software to move beyond the limitations of a basic enterprise resource planning system to something different . where existing software simply allowed businesses to systematize their business data \u2014 inputting orders and invoices and authorizing payments \u2014 quintiq took the next step .\n\u00a7 dassault syst\u00e8mes is gaining access to 200 new customers through quintiq , with few overlaps . however , dassault\u2019s traditional strength lies in discrete industries , whereas quintiq is more process focused . this requires a global account strategy to precisely identify the areas where short - term growth opportunities exist .\nthe quintiq logistic planning solution addresses many of the tms best practice features ; however , it is missing procurement , freight audit and settlement features .\ni applied through a recruiter . the process took 5 days . i interviewed at quintiq ( kuala lumpur ( malaysia ) ) in january 2014 .\nquintiq ' s supply chain planning and optimization ( scp & o ) solution is designed to help businesses manage their planning and job scheduling activities .\nquintiq will expand dassault syst\u00e8mes ' delmia brand , adding the new product line of operations planning and optimization to the existing ones of digital manufacturing and manufacturing operations management . quintiq provides a new reach into industries such as metals , mining , oil & gas , rail , delivery and freight .\nsydney trains to use quintiq ' s solutions to provide computerized decision support for monitoring services and responding to service disruptions at its new rail operations centre .\nthe transaction involved the acquisition by dassault syst\u00e8mes of the entire issued share capital of , and cancellation of options to acquire ordinary shares in , quintiq .\nquintiq is a leading supplier of advanced supply chain planning and scheduling software solutions for complex process industries covering food , forest , metals and textile products . the quintiq advanced planning and scheduling system aids companies in the planning and utilization of employees , resources and processes , with sophisticated business rules and operational constraints .\ndr . victor allis is the ultimate problem solver , and as ceo and founding partner of supply - chain optimization business quintiq , it\u2019s an essential quality .\nallis says the focus since the beginning of the quintiq story has been on honing and refining the software packages to a point of certitude . and with the meticulous analysis and careful planning synonymous with allis , quintiq has retained its founding spirit of problem solving , in part thanks to its relatively flat management structure .\nevery business has its planning puzzles , some large , some complex , some seemingly impossible to solve . quintiq\u2019s vision is to solve every one using a single platform . that vision has driven the development of quintiq software since the first line was coded back in 1997 . our vision is transforming the world\u2019s supply chains .\nthe quintiq story is one of rapid , successful growth . beginning in 1997 with a group of five ambitious computer programmers , the company now boasts more than 800 employees in offices around the world . coo arjen heeres joined shortly after quintiq was founded , and his own passion for solving planning puzzles echoes the company\u2019s vision .\nthe logic factory is proud to be a certified quintiq platinum partner . we specialize in the development of advanced software solutions for customers across a broad range of industries , from logistics , maritime and aviation to metals and manufacturing . we are capable of fully executing quintiq implementation projects , from planning and optimization to support and maintenance .\nquintiq also works with airlines and air navigation service providers ( ansps ) . indeed , it was recently announced that klm royal dutch airlines has rolled out its software platform to optimise its workforce planning strategies for pilot management . meanwhile , quintiq works with some of the world\u2019s biggest ansps , including deutsche flugsicherung , the faa , and nav canada . quintiq\u2019s workforce planning and optimisation solution enables ansps to create plans that fully incorporate government legislation , labour agreements , and the latest fatigue risk management principles .\nthe demand management and forecasting software does not have the robust features of the top supply chain management software vendors and many quintiq customers use other products for demand management .\n\u00a7 quintiq and dassault syst\u00e8mes began their initial collaboration when working with a customer in the mining industry , which ultimately lead to the acquisition discussions between the two companies .\nusing process templates , macro planning , company planning and scheduling modules , and optimization algorithms , quintiq is able to support best practices for the more complex process industry challenges .\nthe acquisition of quintiq , headquartered in \u2019s - hertogenbosch , the netherlands , extends dassault syst\u00e8mes\u2019 3d experience platform to business operations planning and further enables its longtime goal of harmonizing product , nature and life . quintiq will expand dassault syst\u00e8mes\u2019 delmia brand , adding the new product line of operations planning and optimization to the existing ones of digital manufacturing and manufacturing operations management . quintiq provides a new reach into industries such as metals , mining , oil & gas , rail , delivery and freight . read the press release .\nquintiq ' s rome office was initially established in 2010 to meet the growing italian demand for supply chain planning & optimization solutions . it now functions in an operative capacity .\nquintiq opened its first french office in the heart of paris in 2013 , and has since invested millions of euros to strengthen its presence in france and to grow the team .\nlondon underground selects quintiq to support long - and medium - term planning as well as day - to - day operations to improve employee satisfaction , process sustainability and customer satisfaction .\n\u201cthe quintiq solution offers us flexibility when planning for short - term scenarios and also the ability to plan years ahead , enabling us to provide better service to our customers . \u201d\n\u00a7 conversely , dassault syst\u00e8mes should look at cross - selling plant simulation solutions into quintiq captive customer base like steel , glass making , rail , mill production , and energy .\nthe company has been profitable every year since 1997 . in 2011 private equity firms llr partners inc . and newspring capital ventures lp made an investment in quintiq for a 48 percent ownership position . the original founders and employees still hold a majority of the company . quintiq grew 40 % in 2010 and is expected to have a similar growth rate in 2011 .\nover the last few years , quintiq has developed a global footprint and has received funding to continue their business expansion . software delivery or deployment options include on premises and saas solutions .\nthe team also has access to industry experts from quintiq offices worldwide , which enable the deployment of on - scope , on - budget and on - time solutions to its customers .\nanother area which the market should consider is how the two companies will manage their direct sales and channel sales . quintiq has predominantly gone direct to the market . delmia has relied on channel sales for its digital manufacturing products and apriso is more of a direct sales and partner approach . quintiq has ramped up its partner efforts recently and it appears to be gaining traction .\ndemand planning is weak and lacks detailed features . customers may be better off using another demand planning and s & op ; solution , and import the results into quintiq for production planning .\ndassault syst\u00e8mes aims to provide value by connecting all business processes from product design and planning to execution for supply chains . supply chain leaders must ensure dassault will expand quintiq services and support .\nmarjolijn joined the logic factory in early 2018 and brings over 22 years of project management and consultancy experience . she excels in the implementation of complex software solutions , particularly in the fields of erp , supply chain planning and optimization . prior to joining the logic factory team , she worked with our partner quintiq for 10 years , where she was lastly responsible for quintiq\u2019s european operations .\nmany of the quintiq software deployments are limited to a supporting role for another supply chain planning software solution . for example , production planning and scheduling solutions become sub components for another scp solution .\neric holds a master\u2019s degree in econometrics from tilburg university . he specializes in designing solutions for logistic operations and complex planning problems , recognizing critical issues at manufacturing sites . besides leading the company , eric continues to be an integral , hands - on leader in all tlf projects . he is level 5 certified and globally recognized as a top quintiq consultant in all key quintiq project roles .\nat the 2015 pact enterprise awards , llr partners and newspring capital were honored with the investment deal of the year award for the sale of radnor , pa - based quintiq to dassault syst\u00e8mes .\nglobal carrier dhl uses quintiq supply chain planning software to schedule and manage its dispatch and delivery processes , managing the daily delivery and pick - up of thousands of parcels in more than 50 countries .\nkris kosmala , general manager of quintiq asia pacific , tells a great story of how a container port successfully went beyond their traditional function and is now gaining more profits than ever befo . . .\nllr and newspring first invested in quintiq , a provider of on - premise and on - cloud supply chain and operations planning & optimization software , in 2011 . quintiq was acquired by dassault syst\u00e8mes ( euronext paris : dsy . pa ) , a world leader in 3d design software , 3d digital mock up and product lifecycle management ( plm ) solutions , in october 2014 for approximately \u20ac250 million .\nread more about the origins of llr\u2019s investment in quintiq , the company\u2019s growth and sale to dassault in this acg philadelphia profile and click here for the complete list of 2015 pact enterprise award winners .\nsince then quintiq has grown from a group of five programmers in a small office in ' s - hertogenbosch , the netherlands , to a company with close to 1000 employees in offices around the world .\ndassault said it would pay about 250 million euros ( $ 336 million ) in cash for netherlands and united states based , privately - held quintiq , which is majority owned by its senior management team .\nsecure assurances about the availability of key quintiq personnel , particularly in logistics . check any new terms and conditions ( t & cs ) , as ds ' s t & cs are tougher than some .\nkind of interdependency , \u201d heeres commented . \u201cthe platform we provide is one where you can capture all those puzzles , identify where they all work in collaboration with each other , and find the best possible solution given the circumstances . \u201d quintiq has recently been acquired by dassault systems , which will only strengthen its focus on the aviation business . airports are a key market for quintiq as it explores further growth . they are , of course , very dynamic environments , and the inherent flexibility of the quintiq platform in responding to operational changes or disruption in real - time , makes it a vital technology for airports .\nkevin gaskell , former managing director at porsche gb and bmw , talks to quintiq about bringing the best out of people and how porsche jumped to number one from 31 in customer satisfaction . breakth . . .\ncharlie macdonald , cio of db schenker australia , talks to quintiq about the role of the internet of things and how connecting an instrument in your supply chain can lead to better visibility and se . . .\nfor further information : for further information : quintiq , martijn van gils , marketing director , tel . + 31 ( 0 ) 73 - 6910739 , e - mail : martijn . van . gils @ urltoken\nevaluate the solutions on their individual merits . don ' t factor in any potential value from a converged offering until such a solution exists . prospects of quintiq ' s logistics offerings should conduct extensive due diligence .\nquintiq does not provide a procurement module ; supply planning and optimization is addressed in their company planner module . for full feature procurement solutions , customers will need to use their erp software or another supply chain solution .\n\u201cwhat if you could anticipate the number of passengers at check - in ? you could then plan your staff and counters accordingly . \u201d \u2013 conny van der heijden , quintiq ground operations business consultant . learn more :\nour vision is to transform the world\u2019s supply chains . with more than 700 employees in 16 offices around the world , quintiq is ready and able to help any company with their planning puzzles , no . . .\nds and quintiq focus on different industries with only some overlap in manufacturing and workforce management . this gives ds growth opportunities . the few areas of industry overlap give some medium - term opportunities for both product lines .\nsuch has been the success of quintiq\u2019s offering that growth has been nothing short of phenomenal . within 10 years of being established in the netherlands , the business was reporting an average annual growth rate of approximately 40 % .\ncopenhagen airports , operator of the busiest hub in the nordic region , is using quintiq\u2019s software platform to plan its workforce . copenhagen airport handled a record 24 . 1 million passengers last year , and quintiq has provided a single integrated software platform to optimise the planning of the airport\u2019s workforce of 2 , 100 staff . its software implementation also includes the deployment of a mobile application , integration with sap payroll , and the automation of key planning tasks .\ndr . mahender singh , the founding ceo of the malaysia institute for supply chain innovation , talks to quintiq about why it ' s worth investing in asia and why it ' s difficult for a solutions provider t . . .\nquintiq goes to great lengths to make their employees happy and productive . since the acquisition by dassault systemes , the original quintiq leadership fought tooth and nail to keep the best benefits we have , because that is part of what makes us love working here . the work is challenging and interesting . we get to work with any number of different industries , and different people from around the world . the customers vary widely and often make the job more fun .\nutilizing their sophisticated planning and optimization modules , quintiq provides customers with an array of solutions to manage and optimize the balance between customer needs , inventory levels and operating costs . the following solutions help customers address distribution , replenishment and fulfillment :\nin 2008 , quintiq also established its regional head office for southeast asia and india here in malaysia , to address the growing market opportunities throughout the region as well as to support the company ' s rapidly developing southeast asian customer base .\nthat\u2019s what we do . \u201d having fun playing around with possible scenarios and their solutions has been central to quintiq\u2019s success , with allis as innovator - in - chief . and this unique application of puzzle solving seems to be proving extremely popular .\nbusiness units around the world manage their own profit and loss , while managers have the freedom to choose which customers they pursue and who they hire . the autonomy quintiq allows its managers stems from allis\u2019 insistence on treating them like grown - ups .\nklm royal dutch airlines uses quintiq supply chain planning software to schedule the transitions , vacations and training of more than 2 , 000 commercial pilots while klm catering services leverages the daily distribution of 40 , 000 meals to aircraft at the amsterdam airport .\nin 1997 five computer programmers began work on a new scheduling application for one of the world\u2019s largest aluminum hot mill operators . their mission was to develop planning & optimization software that could be configured to suit any business model . the unique and sophisticated algorithms they created were pivotal to quintiq\u2019s success , as were the vision and direction provided by former ceo victor allis ( who was also one of those five programmers ) and former coo arjen heeres ( who joined shortly after quintiq was founded ) .\nfor more information please send an e - mail to mg @ urltoken . for consideration , please upload your resume and a cover letter stating why you are applying for this position . for more information on quintiq please visit their website at urltoken .\nquintiq brings record - breaking decision support and optimization technology to the most complex global business planning challenges . now , in combination with dassault syst\u00e8mes\u2019 leadership in the experience economy , we will bring our customers new levels of innovation , operational efficiency and performance .\n\u00a7 dassault syst\u00e8mes is set to develop a data management platform , which will further help quintiq customers to capture and enforce clean and reliable data to create supply and demand plans , and enhance the capabilities to manage the entire logistics of the its operations .\nunfortunately , a corporate takeover by dassault systemes promises to remove the quintiq culture . work - life balance depends on your project . long days , late nights , travel , and even weekend work can be necessary and sometimes common . additional work both within and beyond your own project is expected , to assist others . in return , quintiq compensated with time - for - time ( paid overtime or extra time off ) . but , time - for - time is being taken away . in fact , management has approached employees on this with some aggression , and we ' ll lose earned time - for - time retroactively from the beginning of the year . as opposed to quintiq ' s culture , dassault systemes evidently prefers a standard corporate top - down approach .\nparis ( reuters ) - dassault systemes is to buy business planning software company quintiq , its second acquisition this month , taking the french management solutions company into the metals , mining , oil and gas , rail delivery and freight industries for the first time .\non 24 july 2014 , dassault syst\u00e8mes ( ds ) , a french design and product life cycle management vendor , announced that it plans to acquire quintiq , a dutch planning and optimization vendor with strong supply chain credentials . the deal is due to complete in september 2014 .\ninitially , that meant inviting several companies to a seminar , where he showcased the product software to give a taste of what it could do . today , quintiq is signing up international retail giants as well as customers from the mining , manufacturing , metal , transport and logistics industries .\nquintiq has a very flat structure , which is great because you work among your equals . as you gain experience , you will be given additional responsibilities . but , your official title won ' t change . some people want to move up a structured managerial latter as they put in their time . i would say that quintiq does not follow this structure . sales cycles are battles of attrition , but the rewards are huge . this means that the difference between a good year and a bad year is often whether or not your business unit had a single sale .\nwhile they developed the product , they took on contracting work \u2014 consulting on business processes \u2014 which earned enough money to pay the interest on the loan until they were ready to go to market . two years down the line , the product was ready and quintiq signed its first contract .\n250 million . with 800 employees , quintiq , whose offerings include production , logistics and workforce planning applications , is rated as a leader in the market by top industry analysts and its solutions are used today by 250 customers , at 1 , 000 sites , in more than 90 countries .\nyou will be involved at every stage of the implementation , from determining the compatibility of quintiq with the customers\u2019 existing solutions during the pre - sales cycle , to troubleshooting following go - live . you will be assigned to a project team . you will report directly to the team manager .\nthe logic factory offers customers utilizing a quintiq scp & o a flexible , fully integrated range of software maintenance , support and control services . service levels are fully customizable and can include anything from corrective maintenance and incident management to out regular preventive check - ups and pro - active system management .\nfounded in 1997 , quintiq seeks to solve supply planning puzzles for large and complex companies . its customers include chip tool maker asml , cement group lafarge , and steelmaker arcelormittal . it also plans and optimizes operations for delivery groups dhl and tnt , global retailer walmart and the federal aviation administration .\ndifferent puzzles call for different methods . taking only one approach to optimization is never the right approach . get a faster roi and better quality plans when you rely on quintiq\u2019s optimization technology . it combines optimization technologies and techniques in a way that means you\u2019ll always get the optimal solution to your puzzle .\nwith approximately 350 employees worldwide , $ 45 million in revenues , and scm software products in use at over 500 sites in 77 countries , quintiq is a small privately held software vendor with a short history . nonetheless , the company has an impressive list of customers with marquee brands which include the following :\nagain the collaborative feature doesn ' t have all the robust functionality of other demand management software solutions . quintiq does have provisions built into the architecture that support it standards to share data with other business systems ; but , this does not address the more robust and sophisticated collaborative features to be considered a best practice .\narjen heeres , quintiq coo : \u201cwe can strategically help airports determine at what level they should invest in new infrastructure , for example . we can also assist on a practical level with capacity planning and staff rostering , while on an operational level , we can help minimise the effects of last minute disruptions in real - time . \u201d\nthe solution helps to manage production , logistics , or the workforce , spanning from strategic , to tactical , to operational . quintiq ' s supply chain planning & optimization works to support the needs of businesses , no matter the industry , size , or functionality requirements . the planning interface allows departments to collaborate and communicate common goals .\nds ' s vision is a bold one that should be valuable to users . ds is likely to maintain quintiq ' s value . it will probably successfully articulate a strong vision to customers and prospects . but the challenge for ds will be delivering this vision to the market and selling it to organizations at the right level of readiness .\nhaving completed his phd in artificial intelligence , allis was lured by the puzzles of the business world and joined a knowledge technology firm as a senior consultant and manager . but when that business rejected his big idea in 1997 , he joined up with four computer programmers to form quintiq and got to work creating a custom - made scheduling application .\nattracting bright minds with phds and master\u2019s degrees , quintiq\u2019s recruitment process is rigorous , with puzzles and practical tests a key part of the process . \u201cwe are also looking for a cultural fit , \u201d says allis , \u201cso we like people who are open but also show humility and want to win for the team and not just for themselves . \u201d\nquintiq offers a variety of features to monitor the management of supply chains , including optimization capabilities . its real - time planning environment includes a propagation engine that calculates and visually displays the consequences of potential or real - time changes and events . this scenario planning can help businesses visualize the effect of certain changes before these changes are put into place .\nquintiq brings it all together . it\u2019s one planning system to cover every aspect of planning , from long - term strategic plans to short - term schedules and disruption management . every department and every user can customize the interface and the information visible to suit preferences and requirements . plans are updated in real - time for company - wide transparency and collaboration .\n\u00a7 dassault syst\u00e8mes\u2019 acquisition in the core manufacturing operations software space have included intercim ( 2011 ) , apriso ( 2013 ) and now quintiq ( 2014 ) . these acquisitions have enabled dassault syst\u00e8mes to add at least $ 4 - 6 bn in additional addressable market . this will potentially increase dassault syst\u00e8mes addressable market to ~ $ 36 - 41 bn market .\nthe company now employs 700 people and has operations in more than 20 countries . while allis is dutch , he is now based at the company\u2019s us office in pennsylvania and sees his role today as maintaining the original quintiq ethos of approaching each conundrum with a fresh , innovative approach \u2014 something he has been careful to instill in his army of engineers and programmers .\nquintiq multi - level supply chain optimization software provides planners visibility into all aspects of the supply chain , and enables real - time management and optimization of production capacities , raw materials , and order fulfillment . the product mix optimization solution , using the macro planner , helps to identify the ideal product portfolio to maximize profits . macro planner also addresses optimal safety stock levels and customer service levels .\nby using a range of data inputs to spot patterns and use resources more efficiently , quintiq was able to help businesses optimize their supply chain and logistics , and therefore save them time and money . \u201cif you look at the role of business , whether it is about making products , moving things or deploying people , there\u2019s always an enormous puzzle : how do we get everything to flow optimally ? \u201d\nabout shaun joughin shaun joughin is a senior logistics consultant at quintiq emea . he is a planning expert in various segments of the logistics industry including postal , maritime , and intermodal transport . but shaun\u2019s passion lies with the maritime sector , where he has been helping companies improve their bottom line through improved planning on both the landside and shipping areas of the transportation market . he holds a degree in mathematics from durham university in the uk .\nds ' s latest acquisition will enable it to expand into the supply chain management market , and supply chain planning in particular . quintiq is a strong vendor in planning , scheduling and optimization \u2014 its solution can address most planning problems through its functional depth and configurability , and its talent pool is deep . ds believes that , through planning and execution , it can create value for customers by connecting all business processes from product / service innovation , design and production to final delivery .\nquintiq supply chain design lets customers perform strategic long - term scm plans and make informed decisions regarding major activities such as capital investments , portfolio product mix , inventory levels , outsourcing , and customer service strategies . multi - scenario functionality lets customers generate ' what - if ' supply chain configurations that cover production sites , suppliers , inbound and outbound logistics , warehouses , distribution centers and more . the different scenarios can be analyzed to determine their impact on profits , costs , inventory levels and delivery performance .\nquintiq s & op ; solution is based on their macro planner module and outputs from demand forecasting . macro planner reaches a balance between demand and supply chain capabilities , and addresses safety stock levels and available to promise . software feature sets address inventory optimization , strategic plans , resource capacity , sourcing , distribution and multiple scenario\nwhat if\ncontingencies . the dynamic performance analysis module allows planners to monitor results based on key performance indicators ( kpi ) , thus allowing for midcourse corrections in the s & op ; plans .\nthere are many cross - synergies between dassault syst\u00e8mes , apriso and quintiq in terms of solution offerings , customer business drivers and industry challenges . the capability to deliver solutions from product conception to planning , optimization and delivery , provides a comprehensive technology platform for customers . very few companies have a semblance of similar solution offerings , and those that do are facing significant integration challenges . realistically , it will likely take at least 2 - 3 years for dassault syst\u00e8mes to realize the impact of this solution strategy and how it will positively impact the operating margins of the organization .\nin the longer term , ds will talk about\nbusiness operations planning\nin its delmia business group . it will try to use quintiq to drive planning across all types of resources at every level , linking ds product design and manufacturing / logistics execution capability ( from its apriso acquisition ) . converging these areas may create synergy if ds executes well . however , big acquisition strategies are rarely successful . ds has a good track record of keeping acquired talent , but it will probably take years to pull off this ambitious convergence strategy \u2014 if it does at all .\nquintiq takes a somewhat unique architectural approach that breaks up their supply chain planning software into three layers . the first layer has many of the features of a soa platform , the second layer addresses industry practices with a number of different market templates and the third layer is the customer specific layer . imbedded in the first layer are a planning platform consisting of a demand , macro , company and schedule planning modules , and an optimization platform with math algorithms , analytics , an event propagator , a business modeler , workflow and other functionalities . the underlying architecture powers many of the unique business processes and software capabilities .\n\u201cjps selection are the most tenacious , well - mannered and supportive recruitment consultants i have the experience of working with . all too often , recruitment consultancies don\u2019t listen to what their clients want ( and we the candidates , are as much their clients as the prospective company ) . jps selection are one of the few exceptions in this industry . throughout the recruitment process to join quintiq , they coached , listened to my concerns , answered my questions clearly and supported me continuously . at all stages , i knew where the potential interview pitfalls lay and with their guidance , successfully got the job . i have no hesitation recommending jps selection to prospective candidates . \u201d\nsecond , build a network that goes beyond technical specialists . it doesn\u2019t have to be big , but it has to be diverse . foster relationships with experienced and successful people outside of your field . what you learn from your connections in construction , advertising , finance , and so on will help you to become a well - rounded leader with the broad skillset needed in the c - suite . and give you a much deeper understanding of the world in which your customers and employees operate . even when i was leading quintiq\u2019s r & d , i made sure to spend about half of my time out in the field , to keep myself , my team and the technology grounded in reality .\ncentral to this vision is the ability to solve each planning puzzle using a single supply chain planning and optimisation software platform . \u201cwe optimise and plan larger operations with multiple planning puzzles , each of which have some\nheeres\u2019 concluding sentiment was that optimisation is typically underestimated , but the benefits are tangible . \u201cyou need to be precise in capturing the operation of an airport . that requires quite some work , but my recommendation is look into it and really make the effort to understand why , if you put the effort in , the rewards can be enormous . \u201d\ndon ' t miss out on the latest news from aci europe airport business - receive our newsletter straight to your inbox when new content is published .\nairport news - including reports on the latest strategic , operational and political viewpoints from all of the world ' s airports , airlines and governmental authorities .\nspecial editions - exclusive access to our special reports which detail how airport operators have approached major expansion projects .\nconference updates - receive all the latest news on conference developments from aci europe as well as notifications of early booking discount deadlines .\nfor inquiries related to this message please contact support . for sales inquiries , please visit urltoken\nif you believe this to be in error , please confirm below that you are not a robot by clicking\ni ' m not a robot\nbelow .\nplease make sure your browser supports javascript and cookies and that you are not blocking them from loading . for more information you can review the terms of service and cookie policy .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\ndata management addresses the basics , but may not have all the bells and whistles that sap , oracle and jda include in their demand management solutions . there are features to accept statistical data from other systems , share forecasts throughout the organization and handle multi - forecast scenarios .\nvictor allis solved his first rubik\u2019s cube at a very early age . while at school , in between earning a few dutch guilders tutoring older students in mathematics , he represented the netherlands in the international mathematical olympiad and finished 14th in the world .\nit was clear the boy had talent . \u201cwhen i got to university , i started to create programs that played thinking games , programs that played chess , connect four , go and all sorts of weird games , \u201d he remembers . \u201c\nthe question is always , how do you outwit your opponents ? so in 1988 , i wrote a program that played connect four perfectly .\ni was always intrigued by how you have a puzzle that has an enormous number of possibilities and how you find the optimal path to the solution . for those who subscribe to malcolm gladwell\u2019s outlier theory , which holds that successful people are defined by insatiable hunger for their subject allied with relentless practice , then victor allis is living proof .\nhe\u2019s one of the very few academics to have translated their natural intellect into business success . today , it is a background that makes him stand out in the business world .\nwhile many leaders would focus on sales and marketing , allis takes a rigorous and scientific approach to perfecting the product , ensuring that it always provides the best possible solution . for allis , this is a prerequisite for success and growth .\nkeen to keep 100 % control of the business , the founders avoided asking for venture capital in order to fund it . instead , each put a sum into the company , supported by a substantial bank loan .\nfind out how collaboration between the cfo and supply chain \u2013 and all disciplines \u2013 is indispensable , in our report , partnering for performance : the cfo and the supply chain .\nallis explains : \u201cwhat we find is that when a business gets to a certain complexity , it needs to change . so we made a single software application that can solve all those puzzles .\noperations were expanded beyond europe to the us and then asia , where allis sees exceptional opportunities \u2014 not just to grow consumer markets , but also to tap into the extraordinary talent and energy of the emerging graduate class there to provide the next wave of programming geniuses . growth came , allis says , through being able to demonstrate the power of the product .\n\u201ci\u2019ve found that , if you start by trusting people , you get a lot of trust back , \u201d he says . \u201cif you start by distrusting people , they start trying to work around the rules .\nso i think control is not an effective baseline to manage a business . it\u2019s an inefficient way , because what you\u2019re trying to do is stop people from doing things they want to do . \u201d\nof course , this places greater pressure on executives to find the right talent . allis , though , is unperturbed . \u201call i can do is help hire the right people and make an environment where you want to be .\nthen i can support the right initiatives and maybe slow down some of the wrong ones . \u201d that working environment is one where there is a no - blame culture and where individuals are encouraged to be confident and experiment .\nallis\u2019 meticulous approach has its origins in his academic background , which , it should be said , does not conform to the stereotypical back story of the successful entrepreneur . \u201ci never grew up thinking i wanted to be a businessman or an entrepreneur , \u201d he admits .\nbut he says his insatiable desire for the next challenge did free him from the fear of failure that restricts many of those with a good idea but doubts about their ability to carry it off . it\u2019s certainly clear allis has extraordinary drive .\nwhen he\u2019s not solving puzzles , he relaxes by doing endurance running , and in his youth he played in the team that won the dutch basketball championship in 1979 .\nthe experience taught allis an important lesson : \u201cit left me with a feeling that if you want to achieve something and are able to set your mind on it , there\u2019s no good reason why you shouldn\u2019t try . \u201d it is a lesson that has served him well in business .\nas allis looks out from the window of his 12th - story office in den bosch in the netherlands , he ruminates on where the company can go next . has he completed the puzzle ?\n\u201cno , not yet . i think there will probably be more puzzles in more areas . right now , we don\u2019t think we will change course in the next 5 or 10 years . \u201d\nallis is most concerned about maintaining the business\u2019s innovative edge . \u201ci don\u2019t worry too much about the long - term future , but i worry every single day about what we\u2019re missing today that we could do to be better next quarter or next year , \u201d he says .\nit comes back down again to the view that if the product is as perfect as it can be , success in the rest of the business should follow . \u201csome people say you can be either an entrepreneur or a manager . i don\u2019t think that is necessarily true . \u201d\n\u201centrepreneurs are people who say \u2018why not ? i can do that\u2019 and think outside the box . managers are diligent people who hold to their promises and do the things that are needed . \u201d"]}
{"id": 56198, "summary": [{"text": "diamond ring was an independent japanese professional wrestling promotion that , until 2012 , was known as kensuke office .", "topic": 18}, {"text": "the promotion was founded by and is owned by puroresu legend kensuke sasaki , who has owned and operated it since its creation in 2005 .", "topic": 23}, {"text": "in february 2014 the promotion ran its last card , after which sasaki announced his retirement . ", "topic": 18}], "title": "diamond ring ( professional wrestling )", "paragraphs": ["professional wrestler diamond steele enters the ring to take part in a bout against . . .\nthe young bucks ' signature in - ring pose . courtesy of ring of honor wrestling\nif there is anyone in professional wrestling who really knows what bill goldberg is capable of in the ring , it is diamond dallas page .\nformer professional wrestler dallas diamond page holds a ddp yoga workshop in union on april 30 .\nif anything , they looked more like the fans attending a professional wrestling event than someone inside the ring .\nprofessional wrestler diamond steele enters the ring to take part in a bout against james mason during an evening of wrestling entertainment presented by promoter ' all star superslam wrestling ' in . . .\nand if you have enough money , a license and a ring , you could promote professional wrestling as well .\nprofessional wrestler diamond steele discusses logistics with the ring announcer before taking part in a bout against james mason during an evening of wrestling entertainment presented by promoter . . .\nprofessional wrestler diamond steele discusses logistics with the ring announcer before taking part in a bout against james mason during an evening of wrestling entertainment presented by promoter ' all star superslam wrestling ' in . . .\nprofessional wrestler diamond steele enters the ring to take part in a bout against james mason during an evening of wrestling entertainment presented by promoter ' all star superslam wrestling ' in . . . pictures | getty images\nprofessional wrestler diamond steele discusses logistics with the ring announcer before taking part in a bout against james mason during an evening of wrestling entertainment presented by promoter . . . pictures | getty images\nand he was part of the stable on diamond ring , formerly kensuke office . in 2016 kitamiya renamed himself\nthis is an incomplete categorized list of notable professional wrestling teams and / or stables .\nmatt jackson is more bombastic of the two brothers . courtesy ring of honor wrestling\nzindel and murphy are among the many that have taken advantage of professional wrestling\u2019s open door .\nprofessional wrestler diamond steele enters the ring to take part in a bout against james mason during an evening of wrestling entertainment presented by promoter ' all star superslam wrestling ' in rhyl , north wales on august 15 , 2017 . . . .\nthe global professional wrestling alliance ( gpwa ) was a cooperative group of professional wrestling promotions and wrestlers from around the world . formed in 2006 , the group was founded by the professional wrestler mitsuharu misawa , the founder of pro wrestling noah . it was led by president yoshiyuki nakamura , co - owner of pro wrestling zero1 .\nnick jackson , seen here giving a fan a too sweet . courtesy ring of honor wrestling\n[ noah news ] a press conference was held to officially welcome mitsuhiro kitamiya as the latest member of pro wrestling noah . the former diamond ring / kensuke office rookie formally announced that he would be heading to the promotion in early march with a final match in diamond ring against katsuhiko nakajima . the \u2026\nbut being fans of professional wrestling is where the idea of new jersey championship wrestling began . it began after a series of late nights that consisted of watching wrestling on youtube .\ncelebrity stylist and diamond expert michael o ' connor told urltoken that the ring reflected a classic style with a sporty twist \u2014 making it perfect for the 33 - year - old wrestler , one of the popular bella twins . fabricated in either platinum or white gold , the ring features a 4 - carat round diamond accented by a diamond - embellished band .\non february 11 , 2014 , sasaki suffered his first loss to katsuhiko nakajima in the main event of a diamond ring event . [ 2 ] two days later , sasaki held a press conference to announce his retirement from professional wrestling . [ 2 ] [ 5 ] following sasaki ' s retirement , diamond ring was left with only one remaining wrestler , katsuhiko nakajima , with satoshi kajiwara resigning and mitsuhiro kitamiya joining pro wrestling noah . [ 6 ]\nthe renowned ex - pro wrestler known for his \u201cdiamond cutter\u201d move has turned to yoga to help troubled wrestlers cope with life outside of the ring .\non august 9 , 2009 , diamond dallas page made a special appearance with jcw aligning himself with the jwo . he hit his trademark diamond cutter finisher on trent acid late in the match . page retired from the ring shortly thereafter .\nthe young bucks first became famous for their athletic , tandem - based maneuvers . courtesy ring of honor wrestling\nprofessional wrestler diamond steele enters the ring to take part in a bout against james mason during an evening of wrestling entertainment presented by promoter ' all star superslam wrestling ' in rhyl , north wales on august 15 , 2017 . founded in 1970 , all star superslam wrestling is the oldest active wrestling promotion in the uk , staging wrestling matches in theatres , leisure centres , town halls and holiday camps across the uk . / afp photo / oli scarff\nand despite the performance element of professional wrestling , harnsberger said his political views essentially line up exactly with dan richards ' .\nrumors have swirled about the demise of total nonstop action wrestling . is this the end for the company ? and will professional wrestling ever support two major promotions again ?\nosaka pro wrestling is a japanese professional wrestling promotion , founded in 1998 by super delfin . in 2010 osaka pro started a close working relationship with american promotion chikara .\nfor more on diamond dallas page and his ddp yoga program , visit ddpyoga . com .\nallen ray sarven ( july 18 , 1963 ) , is a semi - retired american professional wrestler better known by his ring name of al snow . he is best known for his work in extreme championship wrestling and world wrestling entertainment . snow is currently wrestling on the independent circuit .\nprofessional wrestler diamond steele discusses logistics with the ring announcer before taking part in a bout against james mason during an evening of wrestling entertainment presented by promoter ' all star superslam wrestling ' in rhyl , north wales on august 15 , 2017 . founded in 1970 , all star superslam wrestling is the oldest active wrestling promotion in the uk , staging wrestling matches in theatres , leisure centres , town halls and holiday camps across the uk . / afp photo / oli scarff\ndiamond dallas page brings his one - of - a - kind yoga to union , nj .\ndallas page ( born page joseph falkenberg ; april 5 , 1956 ) , better known by his ring name diamond dallas page , is an american retired professional wrestler , fitness instructor and actor , signed to wwe in a legends contract . in the course of his wrestling career , which spanned two decades , page has wrestled for mainstream wrestling promotions world championship wrestling ( wcw ) , the world wrestling federation ( wwf , now wwe ) , and total nonstop action wrestling ( tna ) .\nbecause of that lack of training , there is not a plethora of polished wrestling happening inside an njcw ring . the promotion\u2019s shows look more like a bunch of fans acting out their dreams of becoming professional wrestlers .\nyoshihiro tajiri ( september 29 1970 ) , is a japanese professional wrestler , best known for his time with wwe , where he is a former 3 - time wwe cruiserweight champion . he is also known for his appearances with the american professional wrestling promotion extreme championship wrestling . he is currently wrestling on the independent circuit in japan .\nhistorically , professional wrestling was run almost like a secret society . ordinary people could not simply waltz into a promoter\u2019s office and ask to be a wrestler . in many circumstances , you had to know someone that was already involved in professional wrestling in order to receive anyone else\u2019s blessing .\nkatsuhiko nakajima is a japanese professional wrestler , represented as a freelancer by his mentor kensuke sasaki ' s diamond ring dojo and agency . he along with sasaki and other kensuke office graduates currently most frequently wrestle in pro wrestling noah as well as sporadic self - produced independent shows . prior to that nakajima wrestled for all japan pro wrestling , where he is a former ajpw world junior heavyweight champion .\na point pleasant native born page falkinburg , the man known to millions as ddp achieved global recognition in the world of professional wrestling , being inducted into the world wrestling entertainment hall of fame in april .\no ' connor placed the value of the ring at approximately $ 85 , 000 .\nkensuke sasaki [ 47 ] formally announced his retirement today as he celebrates his 28th year as a professional wrestler . following the match against his protege katsuhiko nakajima on the 2 / 11 diamond ring at the korakuen urltoken sasaki made an unclear statement towards his retirement as he said that he now had \u2026\nin december 1989 , stampede wrestling closed its doors , and sasaki wrestled for the canadian national wrestling alliance .\nthe old guard following in the footsteps of rikid\u014dzan\u2019s japan pro wrestling alliance are baba\u2019s all japan pro wrestling and inoki\u2019s new japan pro wrestling . misawa broke away from the ajp in 2000 to form pro wrestling noah .\nthat is because first and foremost , they are fans of professional wrestling . people like zindel and murphy love professional wrestling so much that they actually put their bodies at risk trying to be like the men and women they watch on television . remarkably , no one has been seriously hurt at one of njcw\u2019s events .\nwrestlers are equal parts athletes and method actors , individual characters in the grand performance of professional wrestling . to be convincing , a professional wrestler must understand his character . he needs a backstory to explain why he acts the way he does inside and out of the ring . every gimmick is a professional wrestler\u2019s real personality jacked up to 100 . wrestlers should be reacting to the fictional world around them and not handed a script and told how to react .\npage joseph falkenburg jr . is more known by his ring name , diamond dallas page , and even better by his ring nickname , ddp . in his wcw years , ddp and his playboy centerfold cohort / ring wife , kimberly , took on \u201cthe macho man\u201d randy savage and miss elizabeth , along with the rest of nwo . he then signed with wwe during the great buyout .\njarrett echoes carter . \u201cto this day we are fine , \u201d he says . \u201cit\u2019s professional . i\u2019m a strong - willed , wrestling - minded person . \u201d\nkazushige nosawa ring names nosawa rongai nosawa nosawa mendoza noja nozawa space lone wolf . . .\non february 11 , 2014 , nakajima earned his first win over his mentor kensuke sasaki in the main event of a show celebrating his tenth anniversary in professional wrestling .\nmat men become mic men the late 1940s and early 1950s is dubbed the golden age of wrestling . tvs were making their way into american\u2019s living rooms and professional wrestling matches were no longer just sports spectacles held in auditoriums .\nhis true professional wrestling debut came on the main event of world japan ' s\nresolution\ncard on january 5 , 2004 , losing via submission to tomohiro ishii .\nbecause of that , zindel and murphy don\u2019t really look at themselves as being members of the professional wrestling business . for them , new jersey championship wrestling is more of a creative outlet than a way to seek fame and fortune .\nchris spradlin ( december 24 , 1979 ) is an american professional wrestler , better known by his ring name chris hero . he is currently signed to wwe , in his second tenure working on its developmental territory nxt wrestling , under the ring name kassius ohno . hero was previously a mainstay of many independent wrestling promotions , including pro wrestling guerrilla and ring of honor as well as pro wrestling noah in japan . he is also known from his time in independent wrestling association mid - south , combat zone wrestling and chikara , where he was the co - head trainer of the chikara wrestle factory . hero is also a former three - time world champion having held the czw world heavyweight championship , the pwg world championship and the wxw world heavyweight championship .\nwhen it was time for sting to rappel toward the ring , the two stayed in sync .\nmy prince charming made me his queen in a place we call home ,\nshe wrote , punctuating the sentence with heart and diamond ring emojis .\nlast night was truly unforgettable . a dream come true !\nddpyoga is a fitness system developed by diamond dallas page . page developed ddpyoga after a devastating injury which lead into his retirement .\nin recent months , the 36 - year - old has used his shtick to become the top heel - the professional wrestling term for a character the crowd is meant to dislike - working in kentucky ' s appalachian mountain wrestling federation .\nmatt jackson , left , and his younger brother , nick , seen here with two of the three championship belts they currently hold . courtesy ring of honor wrestling\nthe wrestling observer newsletter awards\u2014the oscars of pro wrestling\u2014has voted them tag team of the year in all of pro wrestling in each of the last two years . they have invented moves on two separate occasions that went on to earn best wrestling maneuver .\nzindel and murphy may have walked through the door , but they are not formally trained in professional wrestling , although zindel did receive some training from chikara\u2019s wrestle factory in northeast philadelphia .\nwwe has a larger stranglehold on professional wrestling than ever before . two brothers found a way to beat the machine , and show how independent wrestlers can succeed on their own terms .\nfor someone to spurn possible interest from a big promotion like wwe and stay independent would be unfathomable at almost any other time in professional wrestling history , but the bucks are different .\nwrestling superstar john cena proposed to longtime girlfriend and tag team partner , nikki bella , in front of a thrilled house at wrestlemania 33 on sunday . after defeating the miz and maryse in a featured bout , cena called bella to the center of the ring , where the 6 ' 1\n, 250 pound powerhouse went down on one knee and presented bella with a 4 - carat diamond ring .\nduring his fourteen - year career , he captivated audiences and became a three - time world wrestling champion . highly publicized and financially successful pay - per view and network feuds with wrestling giants such as randy \u201cmacho man\u201d savage , hulk hogan and bill goldberg became legendary for hardcore wrestling fans , but diamond dallas page also was able to bridge the gap between sports entertainment wrestling and mainstream entertainment . as networks , actors and professional athletes became more interested in the fan base and ratings that professional wrestling was attracting , diamond dallas page became the unlikely tag team partner of late - night talk show host jay leno , basketball icon karl malone and movie star david arquette . those pay - per - view and charity match appearances versus hollywood hulk hogan and perennial \u201cbad boy\u201d dennis rodman are memorable to both fans and non - fans alike .\nprofessional wrestling star and charlottean ric flair was admitted to a hospital over the weekend , and a tweet sent out by his management team early monday seeks prayers for \u201ctough medical issues . \u201d\nwrestling legend ric flair talks about wrestling night at marlins park on friday night and praises marlins sluggers giancarlo stanton and justin bour .\nasbury park press features reporter alex biese ( left ) talks with diamond dallas page about his ddp yoga program on april 30 in union .\ndiamond dallas page\u2019s heart was pounding as he crumpled at ringside after being knocked through the ropes on a 1997 edition of wcw monday nitro .\nin 1997 , japanese pro wrestling suffered its first ring fatality when plum mariko of the women\u2019s promotion group jwp joshi puroresu died from head trauma during a tag team bout .\nthe massie men toiled for months , making supply runs to the hardware store and hammering down the wood frame and setting the ring posts into concrete . the backyard ring was completed on matt ' s 16th birthday .\nolympic j\u016bd\u014d champion anton geesink ( left ) is joined by giant baba as he explains his decision to move to professional wrestling during a press conference in japan in 1973 . ( \u00a9 jiji )\nthe 1990s saw many dramatic changes in professional wrestling . the sport\u2019s popularity began to wane , with the legendary baba and inoki largely stepping out of the limelight . broadcasts of matches were moved from prime time to late - night slots , and wrestling genres became increasingly specialized . the establishment of frontier martial - arts wrestling in 1989 by baba apprentice \u014dnita atsushi inspired a throng of new \u201cindie\u201d organizations to throw their hats into the ring .\n1 sasaki won the championship in tokyo , japan as part of an interpromotional card between new japan pro wrestling and world championship wrestling .\na bernie - bashing brawler who heaps praise on hillary clinton while decked out in ' not my president ' t - shirts and tight spandex trunks has become the most hated man in professional wrestling .\n\u201che\u2019d never been in a wrestling ring before , \u201d bassman says . \u201cbut when he started training , you immediately saw his athletic ability . \u201d asked to compare borden to john cena\nthe young bucks are currently barkan ' s second - highest seller , behind only austin , arguably the most popular professional wrestler ever .\nnew jersey championship wrestling has since moved on from the monster factory and now rents the home of old time wrestling to run its shows .\npage scored a wcw tryout for hall\u2014now armed with his new look and dressed in one of page ' s flashier outfits\u2014and the diamond studd was born .\nestablished in fukuoka by locally born wrestler chikuzen ry\u014dta . the group\u2019s activities include wrestling events , public appearances by wrestlers , and a wrestling school .\nfans crowd around a television to watch a live broadcast of a match in tokyo 1954 . the start of commercial broadcasts the same year helped spread the popularity of professional wrestling . ( \u00a9 yomiuri shimbun / aflo )\nthis entry is from wikipedia , the leading user - contributed encyclopedia . it may not have been reviewed by professional editors ( see full disclaimer )\nif you did not have that blessing , you were viewed as an outsider , and since you were an outsider , you posed as a threat to expose professional wrestling for the simulated sport / melodrama that it is .\nhe helped lead world championship wrestling against the wwe , then the world wrestling federation , in the \u201cmonday night wars\u201d as both shows battled for superiority .\n\u201cthe internet wrestling community thinks in - ring wrestling action should take up every minute of every show , \u201d russo says , practically shouting . \u201cthat\u2019s what they believe the business is . that\u2019s what they are fans of . i mean , they rate fake wrestling matches on a star system . the matches are fake ! they are not real ! \u201d\ni have been waiting so long to ask you this ,\ncena said , as he juggled the ring mic in one hand and the ring box in the other .\nstephanie nicole garcia - colace , will you marry me ?\nkitamiya made his debut for pro wrestling noah alongside diamond ring representative and noah regular katsuhiko nakajima in a losing effort to naomichi marufuji and taiji ishimori . for the next year , kitamiya regularly competed in noah undercard matches against fellow diamond ring wrestlers , losing all of them . on september 18 , 2013 , kitamiya earned the first win of his career , defeating hitoshi kumano . kitamiya participated in the 2014 ntv g + cup junior heavyweight tag league alongside kumano , with the two finishing last in their block with just one win and two points after they defeated jinzo and rocky lobo . in late 2014 , kitamiya graduated from junior heavyweight to heavyweight .\nwhen it comes to professional wrestling , it\u2019s hard to think of the entertainers doing anything else . job listings rarely state \u201crunning around in multicolored spandex and beating people up in front of a huge crowd\u201d as a desired skill , so former professional wrestlers must milk their glory years with convention appearances and ill - advised matches , or find another way to earn a living .\ntraditionally in professional wrestling , characters who proudly portray their american - ness are seen as the heroes of the over - the - top storylines , and frequently fight against dastardly foreigners who dare to speak badly of the us .\n\u201cdiamond dallas page was the underdog , \u201d bischoff said . \u201che was the blue collar guy . he was the guy who was never suppose to make it . \u201d\nbounty hunter : the extreme horsemen ( corino , c . w . anderson and simon diamond ) sent both abdullah the butcher and jerry lawler to take out funk .\non july 18 , 2005 , nakajima made his debut in pro wrestling noah , wrestling in a six - man tag team match in the tokyo dome .\n[ voodoo murders news ] it was announced today that kento miyahara has officially \u201cgraduated\u201d from the voodoo murders group . miyahara joined the \u201cheel\u201d group unexpectedly in february of this year during a diamond ring show and has sense been appeared in other promotions like tenryu project under the group . on september \u2026\nthe idea began to come into fruition when the mind behind the promotion , francis corazo , began renting the monster factory\u2019s ring .\nbut those fortified walls have fallen have been chipped away over the years and virtually anyone can get involved with professional wrestling today , as there are schools from one side of the country the other that are willing to train any commoner about ins and outs of the wrestling business \u2014 for a fee of course .\nfast forward to a few weeks later and the n . w . o would become the hottest ticket in professional wrestling , many of the fans realizing their wiseass style and middle finger in the face of management was actually pretty awesome .\nmatthew and nicholas massie were born in rancho cucamonga , california , the middle two of four children . for as long as anyone could remember , matt was obsessed with professional wrestling : the pageantry , the outfits , the seismic personalities .\nonce training with former wcw wrestler and current wwe nxt trainer norman smiley , wells realized just how grueling the process of becoming a professional wrestler would be .\n\u201cwhen you look at your tiers of pro wrestling and we\u2019re above backyard , but we\u2019re not going to be amongst chikara or ring of honor or czw , \u201d he added . \u201cwe\u2019re not too far either . \u201d\nwhile the magic of wrestling\u2019s special brand of live storytelling has remained the same for decades , the industry\u2019s a far different beast than the one page entered in 1988 as a manager for the diamond exchange in the american wrestling association . back in the day , that \u201cphysical ballet\u201d took a punishing toll on talent in and out of the ring , many of whom struggled to balance their outsized personas , hard partying , and the blurred line between their personal and public lives .\n[ diamond ring news ] dr has announced the full card for their upcoming korakuen hall show on february 11 . following the previously announced main event between kensuke sasaki and katsuhiko nakajima , dr has announced 5 other matches to fill out the annual korakuen hall show on 2 / 11 . among the announcements is \u2026\nmatsuda sorakichi ( 1859 ? \u201391 ) is generally recognized as japan\u2019s first professional wrestler . the former rikishi , or sum\u014d wrestler , made his ring debut in the united states in 1883 . matsuda did not remain the only japanese grappler , however , with other countrymen , as well as japanese - americans , following in his footsteps during the latter nineteenth century to show their strength in the squared circle . one of these was matsuda\u2019s friend and former rikishi mikuniyama , who also went by his given name , hamada sh\u014dkichi . he and matsuda staged an exhibition of western - style professional wrestling in tokyo\u2019s ginza district in 1887 . although the event failed to pique the interest of japanese at the time , it has historical significance as being the first professional wrestling event in the country .\n[ diamond ring / kensuke office news ] a press conference was held today to announce the future of the promotion following kensuke sasaki\u2019s retirement . to get straight to the point , following the upcoming show on march 9 , dr will going under a hiatus for the time being . it was then announced mitsuhiro kitamiya \u2026\npage ran a nightclub in fort myers , florida called\nnorma jeans\n( known for its pink cadillac ) while he was working as a wrestling manager in the american wrestling association ( awa ) . he started managing in 1988 , where he handled badd company ( paul diamond and pat tanaka ) , a team he led to the awa world tag team championship on march 19 . badd company , was often accompanied by female valets known as the\ndiamond dolls\n( tonya , jennifer and torri ) . during his time in the awa , page also managed col . debeers , curt hennig and madusa miceli as the leader of the diamond exchange stable . he worked for the awa at 12 dates over a period of nine months , where they filmed all the television shows in one day . he also worked as a color commentator in florida championship wrestling ( fcw ) where he worked alongside gordon solie , before finally debuting as a professional wrestler .\nit\u2019s 9 : 00 p . m . and gleason\u2019s is shutting down for the night . as the wrestlers migrate from the ring to rodz\u2019s office , he tells them about the time he had put over \u201csome dickwad thief\u201d and how being a professional is \u201cbeing able to deal with assholes like that . \u201d\nas a toddler , wells\u2019 interest in pro wrestling first piqued when his mother took him to a world wrestling entertainment ( wwe ) event in charlotte , n . c .\npreviously : impact wrestling was in the united states of america . what a drag !\nwhen i started wrestling , there was no such thing as an independent wrestling superstar ,\nsays colt cabana , an indie - scene veteran who debuted in 1999 .\npage ' s first wrestling appearance was in canada in 1979 . however , due to poor initial training and a subsequent bad knee injury he gave up wrestling shortly afterward .\nthe jwa continued to operate following the death of rikid\u014dzan in december 1963 , but its dominance was challenged by the appearance of two rival organizations , tokyo pro wrestling and international wrestling enterprise . the jwa eventually folded after star wrestlers antonio inoki and giant baba left to form their own promotions , new japan pro wrestling and all japan pro wrestling , respectively .\nwhether you are fitting out a gym or staging an event , geezers boxing have you covered with the widest range of floor boxing rings , platform boxing rings , professional competition boxing rings and aiba boxing rings , plus all the ring accessories required to update or customise your boxing ring . if you need any help or have any queries about products , please feel free to contact out sales team on 0844 8000 655 and you ' ll get honest and educated advice .\njapanese professional wrestling , or puroresu , as it came to be called for short , began in earnest in 1951 with the debut of star wrestler rikid\u014dzan . anti - american sentiment remained strong following japan\u2019s defeat in world war ii , and fans would crowd around televisions to cheer on their hero as he felled western opponents with his trademark karate chop . rikid\u014dzan established the promotional organization japan pro wrestling alliance in 1953 , helping lift the popularity of the sport to the same level as the other national obsessions of professional baseball and sum\u014d .\n\u201cyou think wrestling is fun ? \u201d rodz asks as his voice rises and eyes narrow .\nresultados pro wrestling noah , great voyage in tokyo vol . 3 - urltoken ( blog )\nlegend groups independent organizations formed by star wrestlers from the early years of japanese pro wrestling .\nflair had a previous health scare in december 1998 , when he slumped in the corner of a wrestling ring prior to a world championship wrestling event in tampa , fla . he was admitted to a hospital for tests , but it was found the numbness in his left arm and chest spasms were not due to a heart attack .\na new documentary on diamond dallas page ' s attempt to rescue the legendary and long - lost ' 80s wrestler is imperfect , but it is raw in all the ways it needs to be .\none thing that deal taught page is what not to do with his career . he sought ownership of his diamond dallas page brand and built a health and wellness company teaching \u201cyoga for regular guys / gals\u201d in accessible terms under his ddp yoga banner . \u201ci own everything to do with diamond dallas page , ddp yoga , the diamond cutter , the hand sign . i wouldn\u2019t be able to do it if it was today because [ the wwe ] is not going to allow anything that they don\u2019t create , \u201d says page , who returned for this year\u2019s royal rumble sporting his own ddpy swag .\nwhile page may have had an incredible in - ring career , his work outside the ring to help better the lives of people around him is what truly makes him a legend . his positivity and dedication to helping others has bettered the lives of so many , whether it be his fans or friends .\nstarting in the 1950s , professional wrestling , or puroresu , enjoyed popularity on a par with japan\u2019s other top sports of baseball and sum\u014d . fans would gather around televisions to watch bouts featuring heroic wrestlers like rikid\u014dzan , giant baba , and antonio inoki . wrestling has evolved and changed much since this golden age . this article looks at the past and present of puroresu .\nquite frankly , no one could blame any of the other patrons for not coming to that conclusion , as they did not possess the look most would associate with a professional wrestler .\nlanding a gig overseas is a good start , according to pro wrestling insider \u2019s mike johnson .\n\u201cis that what you really think wrestling is ? \u201d i\u2019m repeatedly asked in a condescending tone .\nwrestling icon ric flair admitted to hospital . \u2018we need your prayers , \u2019 says his rep .\njoey styles :\nthere is a young man who has not watched his wrestling tapes .\nthe monster factory\u2019s owner at the time , larry sharpe , took the money for the ring and let corazo and company have at it . although no one had any formal wrestling training , njcw began running shows in front virtually no one back in 2010 .\ndiamond ring , 2 / 11 / 2014 [ tue ] 12 : 00 @ korakuen hall in tokyo2 , 100 spectators ( sold - out / overcrowded ) ~ nakajima came out at the start of the show to thank everyone for coming out and to help him celebrate his 10th anniversary . nakajima stated that he expects a rough match against his \u201cfather\u201d and he wanted \u2026\nthe initial fan response to hall and nash in the wcw was mixed but a majority of the audience didn\u2019t want wwe stars on their favorite wrestling program . during the in - ring promo at bash at the beach , after hulk hogan\u2019s legendary heel turn , the chorus of boos and avalanche of garbage in the ring make it obvious that fans were enraged with the immortal star turning his back on his little hulkamaniacs .\naccording to rodz , wrestling schools mistakenly offer students a fixed end date . $ 1 , 500 might get you six months , and only six months , of training . or they\u2019ll charge several hundred bucks a month , excluding gym fees . rodz insists he runs a club or dojo . because for $ 3 , 000 , he gives his students a lifetime membership . wrestling schools are \u201cstealing money from people who are stupid , \u201d as rodz puts it . but wrestling clubs give their members the time necessary , perhaps years , to actually learn enough about wrestling to become professional .\ndan le batard\u2019s discussion of in - ring and real - life wrestling feuds with 2017 wwe hall of fame inductee diamond dallas page tuesday appeared to generate an actual feud . on his espn radio show , le batard did a long interview with ddp , and it was going swimmingly for the most part . then le batard asked about memorable beefs , page responded civilly about his in - ring beef with randy savage in 1997 for about two minutes , then le batard clarified that he meant page\u2019s out - of - ring beefs with ric flair , scott steiner and more , and that eventually led to page losing it when le batard started talking over him and making claims about the steiner feud . here\u2019s just the clip of le batard interrupting page and page going off on him ( context follows ) :\nddp yoga , page explained , was born out of necessity at the height of his wrestling career .\nwrestling family : samu and ekmo ( jamal / umaga ) teamed together as the samoan island tribe .\nfrom a talent and career standpoint , it\u2019s easy to see why ddp is will be enshrined with legends such as hulk hogan and shawn michaels . during his career , page won multiple championships and created some of the biggest moments during the 1990s , in what some consider the greatest time for professional wrestling .\n\u201che was 6 ' 5\n, 275 - pounds , perfectly symmetrical , maybe the best - looking guy in professional wrestling , \u201d bassman says . \u201che could do backflips . but he was from hawaii and lived on island time . we couldn\u2019t have a guy who was consistently late to practice . \u201d\nthe cameo : among others ,\ndr . death\nsteve williams brought out d ' lo brown as a partner against mlw global tag team crown champions c . w . anderson and simon diamond at mlw hybrid hell .\nfor a lot of kids growing up in the 1980s , saturday was spent in front of a glowing tv tube watching professional wrestling . in the mornings , the cartoon characters of the wwe invaded the living room . in early afternoon , the barroom brawlers of the nwa took centerstage . after a couple hours outside doing whatever the hell kids did all day , 6 : 05 meant world championship wrestling on tbs .\n\u201che does a great job . part of wrestling is to build a story in the ring . he\u2019s watched wrestling his whole life so he knows the deal behind it , \u201d petty said . \u201che\u2019s one of the better performers and that\u2019s one of the reasons why through the years he\u2019s built up his reputation with the community that he can perform well \u2013 as well as anybody \u2013 in the ring . he\u2019s [ been ] on the main cards and finales for the past couple years now . he\u2019s definitely one of the better performers , that\u2019s for sure . \u201d\nsasaki debuted in riki choshu ' s japan pro - wrestling - a satellite of all japan pro wrestling ( ajpw ) in february 1986 . sasaki follow choshu as he returned to new japan pro wrestling ( njpw ) in 1987 . during that time , he teamed up with the likes of osamu matsuda and kenichi oya .\nestablished in 2009 when apache pro wrestling army ceased operations . features wrestlers employing a wide variety of styles .\non december 13 , 2013 kenoh left the promotion and vacated the tohoku junior heavyweight championship due to signing with pro wrestling noah . in 2014 , michinoku pro reactivated the okinawa wrestling championship which was won by eisa8 .\nit was page who got hall his first gig at wcw after turning him into the diamond studd\u2014a villainous persona that would eventually be the forerunner to razor ramon\u2014and it was page who put that iconic toothpick in hall ' s mouth .\ndiamond dallas page , known around the sports entertainment world of professional wrestling as \u201cddp\u201d , was born page joseph falkinburg in 1956 , growing up in the beachside community of pt . pleasant , nj . page was an energetic kid , who would barrel through his grandma\u2019s kitchen on his tricycle , swing from chandeliers , and cannonball pool parties . his drive and ambition would lead him on an inspirational journey from being three - time world wrestling champion to his current endeavor of inspiring others to own your life . ddp has developed his life changing ddpyoga including books , audio cd\u2019s and dvd workouts and is touring the country to promote his system and after life changing results .\nduring this period , he would alter his look , cutting his signature mullet ( he would occasionally dye his hair different colors ) , wearing ring gear bearing the word ,\nvolcano\n, and adapting moves he learned in mma training to expand his pro wrestling moveset . [ 1 ]\non july 2 , 2012 , page made an appearance on raw , where he hit a diamond cutter on heath slater . he also appeared at raw 1000 , accompanied by other wwe legends , during slater ' s match with lita .\ndiamond ring , 11 / 24 / 2013 [ sun ] 13 : 00 @ kensuke office dojo in saitama145 spectators ( 1 ) namazu man & chango [ free ] vs . \u201cvoodoo murders\u201d \u201cbrother\u201d yasshi & kengo\u25c6winner : yasshi ( 14 : 52 ) following a diving headbutt on namazu . ( 2 ) 6 man tag match : satoshi kajiwara , mitsuhiro kitamiya & ryuji hijikata [ free ] vs . super crazy , pesadilla \u2026\nthe ddp yoga workshop in union included an inspirational talk , breathing exercises and guided instruction in both dynamic resistance and his diamond dozen frequently used positions , followed by an invigorating 45 - minute workout and a meet - and - greet session .\nafter graduating from fmu in 2010 with a degree in business marketing , wells quickly turned his focus to wrestling .\nhowever , they are indeed wrestlers and are major components to new jersey championship wrestling . it is a promotion with a name that sounds very reputable , but it is a promotion that most wrestling fans have never heard of .\nwrestling icon ric flair admitted to hospital . \u2018we need your prayers , \u2019 says his rep . | miami herald\nlocal franchises small promotions outside of tokyo with connections to the mainstream wrestling scene . groups feature highly skilled wrestlers .\ncena , bella and guest ring announcer al roker shared a red eye back to new york on sunday night so they could all appear on nbc ' s today show on monday morning .\nwhen a professional wrestling promo is done correctly it elicits one of four reactions from fans . it\u2019s either a ) be that guy just for a day b ) have a beer with the guy after the match c ) watch the guy get his lights turned off by an opponent or d ) murder him with their own bare hands .\nsince parting ways with wwe , tajiri resurfaced full - scale in his homeland , competing primarily for hustle and all japan pro wrestling as tajiri . in the hustle promotion , he was originally aligned with the babyface hustle army , a group who defends the sport of professional wrestling against the monster army ( led by monster general and monster k , who aim to destroy the sport ) . however , he was hypnotised by yinling into joining the monster army .\npage then walked hall through a routine that he had worked out in his head , one that began with the two men circling each other as if they were about to face off in the ring and ended with hall flicking his toothpick into page ' s face . that move\u2014so perfectly smug and malevolent\u2014would become an iconic taunt that helped define hall ' s in - ring persona .\nafter graduating from northmont high school in clayton , ohio , spradlin decided to train as a professional wrestler in the summer of 1998 . after undergoing some initial training in middletown , ohio , spradlin debuted on september 12 , 1998 in xenia , ohio wrestling shawn\nheartthrob\nhalsey in the unified championship wrestling promotion . spradlin ' s initial training in middletown was under the supervision of a small time promoter named gary goffinet . spradlin trained for a little while alongside his friend , adam ghazee , under a wrestler by the name of bo dacious . bo had trained previously under charlie fulton at the monster factory . at the suggestion of matt stryker , spradlin underwent further training at les thatcher ' s cincinnati - based hwa main event wrestling camp between may 1999 and november 1999 . in december 1999 , he traveled to ocala , florida to train under dory funk , jr . at the funkin ' conservatory professional wrestling school .\non september 14 , 2008 , nakajima participated in american promotion ring of honor ' s second tour of japan , teaming with naomichi marufuji against kenta and kota ibushi in a special tag match .\n. hogan and bischoff were hired in october 2009 . change happened fast , which was carter\u2019s intention ; the most significant included swapping tna\u2019s six - sided ring for a traditional squared circle and moving\nplaques commemorating the table spot , complete with a photo , shard of wood from the table , and cloth from the ring apron , are available on shop tna for $ 199 . 99 .\nbut it happened . all it took were two brothers willing to break nearly every rule about how pro wrestling works .\nhe means nothing personal . rodz just takes wrestling even more seriously than j . j . watt takes football . he could be spending his retirement in relaxation , but instead he treks from staten island to brooklyn four days a week and crams himself into his tiny office . he says operating a wrestling club is impossible to profit from if you truly want to provide adequate training time . he says he\u2019s \u201cbroke\u201d but doesn\u2019t get into it any further . he says the \u201cwrestling game can be a real bitch\u201d and acknowledges the difficult odds stacked against someone looking to climb the professional ranks .\n\u201cif you call this is a school one more time , i\u2019m gonna fucking kick you outta this place , \u201d rodz growls at me . i quickly learn that rodz hates it when people call his program a school . while on the phone with a potential customer who wants to know how much it costs to attend rodz\u2019s school , the old wrestler barks , \u201cgoing to a wrestling school is a silly thing to do if you want to do professional wrestling . \u201d\na spinoff league called pro wrestling sem was recently launched . similar to new japan pro wrestling ' s\nyoung lions\nsystem , it will function as a training facility for rookies , with naomichi marufuji and kenta acting as trainers . pro wrestling sem is also a reference to the biblical story of noah , with sem being noah ' s eldest son .\non november 14 , 2006 , nakajima wrestled in the main event of the debut show of the global professional wrestling alliance , a cooperation of several different promotions , teaming with noah ' s go shiozaki and el dorado ' s takuya sugawara to defeat zero1 - max ' s ryouji sai , dramatic dream team ' s harashima and kaientai dojo ' s kazma .\nin 2010 pro wrestling noah announced a new ' global league tournament ' comprising twelve of noah ' s top heavyweight stars .\nhe also wrestled for otto wanz ' s catch wrestling association in tours of austria and germany under the name kendo sasaki .\ndiamond ring , 11 / 10 / 2013 [ sun ] 18 : 00 @ iwaki city taira gymnasium in fukushima672 spectators ( 1 ) namazu man & chango [ free ] vs . masao inoue [ free ] & nosawa rongai [ tokyo gurentai ] \u25c6winner : inoue ( 11 : 18 ) with a crossbody counter pin on namazu . ( 2 ) satoshi kajiwara vs . kengo [ voodoo murders ] \u25c6winner : kajiwara ( 11 : 25 ) with a sunset flip . \u2026\ntajiri , trained in traditional japanese style and lucha libre , debuted in the late 1980s wrestling primarily in iwa japan and later for the [ apanese division of consejo mundial de lucha libre . in 1997 , he left cmll and joined the hardcore wrestling promotion big japan pro wrestling in tokyo . tajiri also made a brief appearance in the wwf in 1997 ( wrestling under the name tijari ) as the designated opponent for taka michinoku , whom the wwf was pushing as its light heavyweight champion at the time .\nthe latest tna scandal , which might be the most tna scandal yet , was seeded last october when carter rehired russo , a writer who worked with the company from 2002 to 2004 and then 2006 to 2012 , to consult on the creative team . there was a hitch : russo had to keep his new job a secret . a former video store owner from long island , russo is one of the most controversial men in wrestling history . he\u2019s abrasive , a disruptor with a reputation for not playing well with others , and is partly responsible for removing the \u201cwrestling\u201d from professional wrestling , much to the dismay of traditionalists .\nsays page :\nscott hall called me , and i had this idea about bringing in a character called the diamond studd . hall said to me , ' dally , man , i need a job . is there any way you can help me out ? '\ndiamond ring , 12 / 22 / 2013 [ sun ] 12 : 00 @ kensuke office dojo in saitama ( 1 ) namazu man & chango [ free ] vs . antonio honda [ ddt ] & daisuke sasaki [ ddt ] \u25c6winner : honda ( 9 : 29 ) following a diving fist drop on namazu . ( 2 ) mitsuhiro kitamiya vs . hitoshi kumano [ noah ] \u25c6winner : kitamiya ( 9 : 15 ) with a boston crab . ( 3 ) 6 man \u2026\nurltoken is a sports fan web site and is in no way affiliated with any media organization , any professional sports league , team , organization , or its properties . this site is for informational and entertainment purposes only . urltoken is not an official web site for any media organization , professional sports league , team , or organization . copyright \u00a9 2017 www . urltoken - all rights reserved - trademarks used herein are property of their respective owners . urltoken is part of the nesn digital network .\n\u201cthere was no drama , \u201d says former wcw lighting director jeff bornstein . \u201che always delivered . backstage , you could relate to him as one professional to the other . he wasn\u2019t distant , but i think it was work to him . \u201d\nprichard , who became the company\u2019s senior vice president for programming and talent relations , says that in the ring , sting was \u201cas good as the guy he was in with . he\u2019s different than a shawn michaels"]}
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english communications .\nmdb communications llc is a strategic advisor and partner servicing the life sciences industry . through a unique combination of senior - level talent and relationships , the firm provides a full range of investor relations , public relations , and digital media services to enhance client visibility and branding .\n\u00a92016 - 2018 \u00b7 our town \u00b7 all rights reserved . use of any image that appears on this website for any purpose requires prior written permission from best bark communications\nindependently owned . wholly committed . mdb communications , inc is a full - service , media - neutral agency that ' s powered by experienced leaders and innovators . as an independent agency with the drive to help our clients succeed , we ' re able to chart . . .\nmdb developed a comprehensive communications strategy for the national park service\u2019s division of law enforcement , security , and emergency services . this strategy will help unify multiple programs under the division and identify better ways in which to communicate internally and externally . the first step in the process was conducting extensive research , including focus groups of law enforcement rangers , interviews with officials , and an analysis of web and intranet usage . mdb provided recommendations on messages and specific communications tactics and methods . we are currently designing , developing , and producing materials and tactics to implement the strategy .\nthey came to mdb for an advertising campaign that would distinguish their brand as an authority in an increasingly competitive marketplace .\nmdb has supported more than 40 clients over the past 15 years , with current and recently engaged organizations listed here .\nfrom my first day until my last day , i had a great experience at mdb . it ' s a small company , which allows you to establish personal relationships with everyone there . all of the employees were very welcoming and were constantly working to have me get the most out of my experience there . i would encourage anyone who is considering a career in advertising and / or marketing to apply to mdb communications .\nmdb created a comprehensive advertising campaign to support the program , starting with a : 60 tv commercial that romanticizes the district .\nas mdb corporation ( hereinafter referred to as mdb ) chiefly centers on computer software business , mdb is engaged in abundant personal information . recently , people\u2019s interest toward protection of personal information that entails highly informed society is increasing , and from the enterprise\u2019s operational perspective , it is not only necessary but also societal responsible to protect all the personal information provided by the customers .\nworking closely with carole reuschle , vp , media director and mdb\u2019s talented account service and creative teams , kelsey and katie will select , negotiate and purchase ad space in order to best connect with the target audiences of mdb clients , including dc lottery , destination dc and the newseum .\nwith more than 30 years of experience in advertising and marketing , hatch has led business and consumer communications initiatives for organizations including national geographic , fannie mae , destination dc , international spy museum , sprint and many others .\nbeyond client work cary is a noted lecturer at top universities such as johns hopkins , georgetown university , and the university of md . she is also a regular on tv and radio outlets commenting on branding , advertising and marketing communications .\nthe newseum , a museum dedicated to journalism and the news business , reviewed four agencies before selecting mdb , according to a release . terms were not disclosed .\nmdb has conducted activities under individual task orders for epa\u2019s office of water for technical and administrative support on topics such as sustainable infrastructure , green infrastructure , water utilities , and watersheds . mdb provides assistance in strategic planning , performance measures , outreach and education , environmental justice , meeting and conference support , and information technology .\nwith several former epa executives and other environmental experts on staff , mdb has extensive capacity to provide a wide variety of services to this agency , with examples provided below .\nmdb began working with the newseum just as they were transitioning from being a museum about the history of news , to a place that promotes , protects and defends the 1st amendment .\nmdb has provided comprehensive communications services since 2011 to the national science board ( nsb ) , the policymaking body of the national science foundation . a large part of this effort has been promoting the 2012 and 2014 editions of its biennial science and engineering indicators report , as well as related resources , in the media and directly to key stakeholders . mdb launched nsb\u2019s social media presence and produced a series of videos and infographic tools to make complex scientific topics accessible . we also coordinated the promotion and media outreach for the nsb\u2019s interactive , online resource on science , technology , engineering , and mathematics ( stem ) education and the u . s . workforce .\nmdb vp jodie warren discusses the inspiration , execution & results for the neighborhoods scratcher that spotlights differegr dc neighborhoods like capitol hill and h street and adams morgan . @ dclottery @ mdbcomm urltoken\nindependently owned . wholly committed . mdb communications , inc is a full - service , media - neutral agency that ' s powered by experienced leaders and innovators . we drive to help our clients succeed , we ' re able to chart our own course for success and make decisions that are always in our clients ' \u200b best interests . from brand development to media planning , creative execution to public relations , we deliver solid thinking , airtight strategy , messaging that motivates and the metrics to prove it .\nmdb will develop a strategy for marketing the museum\u2019s exhibits , programs and educational initiatives to potential visitors , providing research , creative and media - buying services . the campaign is slated to begin in 2017 .\nmdb has a blanket purchase agreement ( bpa ) with the department of education to provide logistical support for meetings and conferences . it became effective september 28 , 2015 with a 60 - month operating period .\nmdb believes in district doughnuts . we offered to do some pro - bono work for them . that took the form of posters . we also gave them a theme line that articulated their mantra : happiness found .\nmdb provided technical and analytic support for an initiative to harmonize environmental cleanup performance measures between epa and the department of defense , department of energy , and other agencies with superfund sites . we developed an online tool to establish and track regional targets for meeting performance goals . mdb also conducted a national review of regional performance in meeting targets , and analyzed reasons for not meeting targets . finally , we developed training materials for the regional offices on the overall work planning process .\nmdb ' s director of pr & media strategy , clare flannery , joined a panel of experts moderated by @ mccartneywp @ washingtonpost at the @ betterdcregion to discuss funding efforts for @ wmata , and next steps . photo credit : @ aimeecustis urltoken\nmdb communications , inc is a full - service , media - neutral agency that ' s powered by experienced leaders and innovators . as an independent agency with the drive to help our clients succeed , we ' re able to chart our own course for success and make decisions that are always in our clients ' best interests . from brand development to media planning , creative execution to public relations , we deliver solid thinking , airtight strategy , messaging that motivates and the metrics to prove it . our mission is to do outstanding work for our clients , evolve our talents , adhere to our principles and have fun doing it .\nmdb helped the federal acquisition service of the general services administration ( gsa ) address the challenges of communicating sustainability and climate change to its internal staff and external customer agencies and stakeholders . this effort is part of gsa\u2019s plan to meet its sustainability goals , and they recognized that having clear and compelling communication materials was essential to delivering better value . mdb produced a suite of products that not only provide critical information about sustainability and climate change adaptation , but do so in a way that motivates people .\nthe national institute of environmental health sciences ( niehs ) was one of mdb\u2019s first clients , and we have supported them through various contracts the entire time we\u2019ve been in business . the following descriptions of current contracts illustrate the breadth of our support to niehs .\nmdb supports the niehs global environmental health program in conducting environmental health research , research translation , and increasing health science capacity around the world . among many tasks , we create content for the program\u2019s global environmental health newsletter and produce global environmental health chat podcasts .\nmdb is a subcontractor to tetra tech em inc . to provide support to the district department of energy and the environment ( doee ) of the district of columbia . through this contract , we support remedial design and construction activities related to contaminated sediments along the anacostia river , including a superfund investigation , a feasibility study , and the record of decision . it is estimated that this work will take up to ten years . mdb is providing community involvement planning , conducting stakeholder interviews , and facilitating public meetings for input on the remediation process .\nmdb researched , wrote , and designed an eight - page brochure on the dangers of alcohol , tobacco , and drugs for pregnant and breastfeeding women participating in the special supplemental nutrition program for women , infants , and children ( wic ) , with versions in english and spanish .\nshowing up is the secret to success and our town guest cary hatch does just that \u2013 shows up \u2013 and has consistently for over 30 years . if there is a meaningful networking event in our town you can expect to see her there . after all communications , both domestic and international , is her business . she moves deftly within the advertising and marketing space , and as such achievements are , and have been , many .\n\u201cwe are excited to welcome katie and kelsey to the mdb team and look forward to a long and fruitful working relationship , \u201d said carole reuschle . \u201cwe are confident that their extensive and dynamic advertising backgrounds will provide a unique edge in buying and targeting ads for our clients . \u201d\nthe american podiatric medical association came to mdb to help raise the profile of podiatrists . we felt they needed an image that displayed a sense of understanding about human nature . ads reflected the myriad problems that ail the human foot , were observational in nature , and projected wit and humor .\nmdb has supported the superfund research program since 2000 . under the current communication and information transfer initiative contract , we provide program analysis , communication strategies and materials development , website content development , meeting and webinar support , and assistance in identifying new approaches and opportunities for translating and promoting research .\nmdb is also a subcontractor to limnotech under another contract with doee to provide technical and scientific support in the development of more than 300 new total maximum daily loads for stormwater controls in the district of columbia , which are focused on the anacostia river , the potomac river , and the rock creek .\nmdb provides analytical and logistical support to the niehs - who collaborating centre for environmental health sciences . we provide program planning , analysis , and reporting for the centre\u2019s interests in climate change , children\u2019s environmental health , electronic waste , cookstoves , chemical risk assessment , and the developmental origins of health and disease .\ntruth initiative is an organization dedicated to achieving a culture where all youth and young adults reject tobacco . they speak , seek and spread the truth about tobacco through education , tobacco control research and policy studies , community activism and engagement . they came to mdb for a holiday email video consistent with their mission .\nmdb analyzed and reported on environmental justice activities , and developed recommendations . we examined four cross - cutting doe environmental justice issues : outreach to the public about site activities ; training ; education and support to ensure meaningful stakeholder involvement ; tribal sovereignty and environmental justice ; and diversity in workforce training and job creation at doe facilities .\nbefore joining the mdb team kelsey worked as an assistant media buyer / planner with meridian group , where she conducted research and executed media plans for clients in the travel , healthcare and automotive industries . prior , kelsey was an assistant media buyer / planner with dave iwans & associates , where she managed planning and buys across the media spectrum .\nmdb , led by ceo cary hatch , works with local and national organizations , companies and associations , and has a client list including national geographic , american university , politico and wells fargo . the agency was founded in 1981 and has affiliate firms in asia / pacific and europe . it reported roughly $ 30 million in capitalized billings last year .\nunder the large science and research program support contract , mdb provides the division of extramural research and training with research grant portfolio analysis , database development and maintenance , grant bibliography curation , literature reviews , topic - specific annotated bibliographies , meeting support , executive and scientist presentations , print materials ranging from brochures to peer - reviewed journal articles , and website content .\nthe birth of the claas combine harvester : with the mower - thresher - binder ( mdb ) , claas successfully launched the first operational combine harvester specifically designed and built for european harvesting conditions . the foundation was thus laid for the ongoing manufacture of combine harvesters at claas . the very first machine sporting the machine number 1 was delivered to the zschernitz large estate in the halle / saale region in time for the harvest of 1936 . the cross - flow combine harvester mdb was a combination of a self - binder and a threshing mechanism , with the threshing mechanism housed between the cutterbar and the binder . after chopping , the grain was delivered to the threshing drum via a feed belt , at which point the straw was re - routed by a chain conveyor and fed to the straw walker . the crop then passed through two cleaning phases before the grain was filled into sacks and the straw tied into bunches . the mdb entered series production in 1937 . before production was ceased in 1943 , owing to the war , around 1 , 400 machines of this model had been built .\n\u201cto have the dc lottery select us again reinforces the importance of creating a culture that holds creativity and integrity among its highest values , \u201d said mdb ceo cary hatch . \u201cour focus on building innovative solutions and attention - getting creative \u2013 such as our recent unless i win the lottery\u2026 campaign \u2013 generates measurable results for the lottery and the city of washington . \u201d\n\u3012173 - 0014 38 - 6 oyamahigashi - cho , itabashi - ku , tokyo . mdb bill tel : + 81 - 3 - 5943 - 2231 fax : + 81 - 3 - 5943 - 2232 toei mita line station\nitabashi - kuyakushomae\n6 - minute walk from exit a3 tobu tojo line station\noyama\n6 minutes walk from south exit or east exit\nnec corporation nec soft , ltd . toshiba solutions corporation kiuea solutions ltd . ntt data corporation eye marubeni information systems co . , ltd . sap japan isid , ltd . nec system technologies , ltd . s & i co . , ltd . ntt communications corporation ntt software corporation cube systems , inc . information system co . , ltd . catena corporation soft com ltd . tdc software engineering co . , ltd . comsys information systems ltd . focus systems , inc . toyo business engineering corporation ntt data tohoku corporation ntt data hokuriku corporation mki technilogies co . , ltd . many others ( titles omitted )\nmdb has an indefinite delivery / indefinite quantity contract to provide services to client agencies of the program support center to help them achieve their missions . these services may include policy assessments / analysis , program assessments , evaluation design and data collection , performance measurements , technical assistance and expertise , and data analysis and auxiliary services necessary to complete a particular project . the period of performance extends to march 15 , 2020 .\nheroes is the brainchild of the late philanthropist , dc power broker and parking lot magnate leonard b . \u201cbud\u201d doggett , jr . bud wanted to create an organization that looked after the families of those firefighters and police officers who fall in the line of duty . as part of getting the message out , he commissioned mdb to create a short , powerful film that would eventually be screened in every precinct fire department , and federal law enforcement agency in the nation\u2019s capital . heroes is an acronym for honor every responsible officer\u2019s eternal sacrifice .\nthe district of columbia is a place that is made up of distinct neighborhoods . in a continuing effort to be part of the fabric of the community , the dc lottery is celebrating neighborhoods with twelve neighborhood scratcher tickets . each ticket carries mdb - created artwork that has a distinctive scene from the neighborhood it represents . as part of the program , a second chance contest offers a chance to win $ 500 , 000 that can be used toward buying a home in the district . additional new neighborhood tickets will be introduced in the fall .\namerican university called on mdb to help develop and execute a strategic marketing and advertising plan , with an emphasis on improving graduate recruitment enrollment . the assignment focused on the development of an immediate effort to improve local media visibility with the intent of boosting fall graduate enrollments . the longer term initiative was to help develop a unified presence and voice , through strategic analysis and study of our market to eliminate the stratification of our messages . successful outcomes included agreement on key message templates to unify our image , increased visibility , developing a collective identity , and enrolling more students .\nsince 2004 , public support for the use of humane animal research to advance health in humans and animals had fallen 10 points , according to a survey from zogby international . mdb\u2019s \u201chow cures happen\u201d campaign was part of a national animal research education initiative for the foundation for biomedical research . it was designed to counter the drop in public support for biomedical research . advertising focused on the great power and shock inherent in the names of the terrible diseases that can now be cured or prevented thanks to the work of animal research . the campaign contributed to a significant reversal in the trend of declining public support . market metrics from zogby reported a 49 . 5 % net improvement in opinion among the key target audience 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san ramon jobs\nhe wants to continue to put the i back in information technology by concentrating on pragmatic designs , leadership and management , and the all too forgotten . . .\nwhat tips or advice would you give to someone interviewing at xentity co . . .\nassumes responsibility for the accurate review of both soft and hard copy purchase orders , for proper style numbers , correct prices , proper payment terms . . .\nresponsible for the complete software development lifecycle of multiple projects related to the company\u2019s e - commerce , knowledge management and collaboration . . .\nwhat is the vacation policy like ? how many vacation days do you get per . . .\n2 . able to comprehend the distribution of systems across physical nodes , definition of run - time architecture , concurrency requirements , inter - process . . .\nin addition to developing / modifying software components , configuring third party software , packaging code for deployment , troubleshooting technical . . .\nwork with the application solutions delivery teams in the development of services , components , standards , and frameworks required to support charter ' s . . .\nknowledge of professional software engineering practices & best practices for the full software development life cycle , including coding standards , code . . .\nuline , a family - owned business , is the leading distributor of shipping , industrial and packaging materials throughout north america .\nplease note that all salary figures are approximations based upon third party submissions to indeed . these figures are given to the indeed users for the purpose of generalized comparison only . minimum wage may differ by jurisdiction and you should consult the employer for actual salary figures .\nfollowing a three - month review in which it beat out incumbent agency the kamber group .\n\u201cwe are very excited to continue our partnership with the dc lottery , and we look forward to bringing them ideas that generate sales and bring industry recognition . \u201d\nplease sign in and use this article ' s on page print button to print this article .\nthe newseum has worked with rockville - based hzdg for the past four years , according to scott williams , chief operating officer and senior vice president of sales and marketing for the newseum .\nthe move comes as the newseum \u2014 a nonprofit corporation that has hosted more than 7 million visitors since its 2008 opening and has been named for the past three years to tripadvisor\u2019s \u201ctravelers\u2019 choice top 25 museum in the u . s . \u201d \u2014 continues to face financial challenges , with layoffs and reports of heavy debt .\nthe campaign will set out to engage more people , tell the newseum\u2019s story and promote its work around the freedoms guaranteed by the first amendment , according to a release .\n\u00a9 2018 american city business journals . all rights reserved . use of and / or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our user agreement ( updated 5 / 24 / 18 ) and privacy policy and cookie statement ( updated 5 / 24 / 18 ) . the material on this site may not be reproduced , distributed , transmitted , cached or otherwise used , except with the prior written permission of american city business journals .\nsometimes , the best advertising ideas come from expressions or phrases that are already part of the cultural vernacular .\nwe ' ve all heard people make offhanded comments like ,\nbe right back . . . unless i win the lottery\u201d or\nsee you all tomorrow . . . unless i win the lottery .\nthe internet is filled with tweets invoking this sentiment :\nstuck with this lemon of a car . . . unless . . .\nwon ' t be taking that vacation . . . unless . . .\ncoinciding with the opening of the james bond blockbuster movie skyfall , the international spy museum opened a two - year exhibit featuring the evil villains james bond has faced over the years .\nto generate interest in the exhibit , we used villains and their nefarious plots in a multimedia advertising campaign .\nexquisitely evil : 50 years of bond villains is the only exhibit of its kind in the united states .\nto date , it has seen over 1 , 000 , 000 visitors and generated over $ 14 , 000 , 000 in revenue .\nthe corcoran gallery of art in washington , dc , is well known for its fine collection of classic and modern art . the building itself is an historic landmark .\nwhat most people don ' t know is that housed inside the\nbeaux arts\nstyle gallery is the corcoran school of art , a surprisingly avant garde community of artists and designers who challenge the status quo . this was something of a secret .\nto help jump - start recruiting for the corcoran school of art , we needed to project an image that not only honored their classical grounding , but also signaled the irreverent streak that makes them somewhat iconoclastic .\nso we created a film that celebrated the\nwow\nfactor of student work , as well as a logo that demonstrated how the corcoran was reinventing itself .\nluck is out there for us all . it can happen to you anytime , anywhere , as long as you are open to it .\nwe wanted to create messaging that reminded people that luck is just waiting for them and inevitably , will come , just as surely as the sun rises each morning .\nthis is what the latest branding campaign for the dc lottery is all about .\nphilosophically , the washington examiner is a right of center , conservative magazine in the politically - charged dc region . their masthead includes a facsimile of the american seal . they wanted to stimulate online readership with a campaign that would not only distinguish them from their competitors , but also be true to their belief in the traditional values of this country . we gave them a battle cry that both conservatives and liberals could relate to and they , as a brand , could support : freedom isn\u2019t free . the multimedia campaign included tv , print , radio , ooh , mobile billboards , and a significant online component using interactive web banners that took readers to the latest headlines , a twitter feed , and a chance to win a free ipad .\nafter a year of depicting national treasures romantically in advertising , we shifted to highlighting the unique , unconventional and unexpected local culture as well .\ndc has always been a magnet for people who want to buck the system and change the world . this mindset profoundly influences the local food scene , entertainment and culture like nowhere else in the world .\nmany things that happen in life each day are beyond our control . a flat tire . a leaky coffee cup . the rudeness of others . annoying little things happen all the time .\nthis observation served as the basis for a wonderful advertising campaign for the dc lottery , one that distinguished them immediately from two adjacent lotteries in the region who outspend them , virginia and maryland .\nfor those who are victims of the small pieces of bad luck that rain upon the human race , we offered a bright spot in an otherwise not so bright moment - - a lottery\nintervention .\nin short order , the phrase\ni need a lottery intervention\nresonated with consumers and became part of the vernacular .\nyou have a lottery ticket in your pocket . you think about whether you might win . you imagine the feeling . you anticipate the moment when you see the numbers , and realize they are winning numbers . your heart beats faster . tears of joy come to corners of your eyes .\nit is this moment , the moment between anticipation and reality , that we captured in this campaign for the dc lottery .\nin a radio campaign that highlighted the fact that\nit ' s fun to play\nthe dc lottery , we created the department of national insecurity . created as a foil , it portrayed a fictitious organization that monitored the\nnot so much fun\nthings happening around the world . try not to laugh when you listen .\nour first opportunity was to create a new theme line for them , which we did .\nfree expression lives\nwill serve as their mantra moving forward .\nour first advertising assignment was to promote an intriguing statement of free expression . called\nlouder than words ,\nit explored the roll that rock music has played in conveying words of protests and promise in our culture over the last 50 years .\nour work took the form of out - of - home , radio and online video .\nin a radical departure from advertising the traditional aspects of the nation ' s capital , we focused on a virtually unknown side of dc - - the\ncool\nside .\nto reflect this , we partnered with internationally famous photographer jim krantz to capture the unexpected side of dc ' s local culture in classic , captivating black and white .\nas a result , forbes magazine placed dc at the top of its list of\namerica ' s coolest cities\nin 2014 and it was a banner year for tourism to\ncap city\n.\nas part of the dc lottery logo , the letter\no\nis replaced by a cherry blossom , one of the well - known symbols in washington , dc , thanks to the annual cherry blossom festival .\nsince playing the lottery is fun , and it ' s always there to provide fun when the desire to play occurs , we decided to have some fun with the logo and animate the cherry blossom to a laughing smiley face . and we wondered what it would be like if someone working in an office happened to get a phone call from that same smiley face , on break from its position in the logo to pop out of that person ' s phone . in other words , what would happen if\nfun\nreally did call from the dc lottery ?\nthe international spy museum is run by real spies - - former members of the cia , fbi , nsa , mi5 & kgb .\nin the interest of creating intrigue , it seemed only natural to use those real spies in the advertising .\nour efforts included out - of - home , magazine , newspaper and digital assets and resulted in a 7 . 03 % year over year sales increase .\na comprehensive research study of the dc lottery region and its players revealed that the more consumers see evidence that people actually win prizes of all sizes playing the dc lottery , the more likely they would be to play .\nso we told stories of real people who have won various amounts of money from the dc lottery . and we told those stories in ways that were charming and humorous , which made their personal experiences playing the lottery even more rewarding .\ndistrict doughnuts is a growing business that not only makes the most delicious doughnuts you are likely to find , but has a very simple and rewarding premise for doing so . they are in business to make people happier . it ' s just not possible to eat a district doughnut and not feel happier .\nthe founder himself gets delight by watching people come into his locations . if someone looks particularly unhappy , he will personally give them a free doughnut to watch them transition into a smile .\nin an effort to stimulate hotel bookings during february , a month that is typically not big for tourism in the nation ' s capital , destination dc has a month - long promotion called date nights dc . it ' s a time when people can get significantly lower prices on hotel rooms than during the summer months .\nthe goal was to encourage couples to\nget a room .\nbecause february is also the month for valentine ' s day , it only seemed appropriate that the advertising was romantic in nature .\nsamaritan inns helps homeless people with substance abuse problems rehabilitate and become contributing members of society .\nwe created an emotionally compelling video to help with fund - raising that pointed out a simple and troubling fact : every homeless person we see is\nsomebody .\nlots of people win the dc lottery . they win at home watching numbers come up on tv . they win on street corners when they remember an instant ticket they forgot to scratch is still in a pants pocket . they win on the spot at a lottery agent . and sometimes , as you can see here , they win while outside on a warm summer evening , lying on a blanket , looking up at the sky , and a shooting star goes by .\nfounded in 1984 by a breastfeeding mother , their goal is to do everything they can to make the nursing experience rewarding for mothers .\nnational geographic is famous for documenting even the most remote corners of the world and embracing some , oftentimes controversial , issues .\nsuch was the case when they promoted a book called lost history , in which many of the inventions attributed to western civilization were actually invented my muslims .\nto promote this book post 9 / 11 , we chose the controversial image of a muslim woman wearing a burka . knowing that different people see different things when they look at such a picture , we simply asked the provocative question : what do you see ?\nlike to get a bonus this holiday ? who wouldn ' t ? just think of all the fun you can have with a little extra cash to spend .\nto play the game , customers downloaded a special app so they could collect a series of holiday symbols and match them to win a bonus when they played dc lottery games .\nholiday bonus bingo was so successful , it generated more downloads than any other app - based game in the lottery industry .\nholiday bonus bingo was just another way we help the dc lottery distinguish itself in dc , as well as in the lottery industry .\nas the tourism arm of the nation ' s capital , destination dc ' s goal is to make washington , dc the vacation destination for tourists .\nof course , it ' s no secret that people come to dc to see the monuments . so it made sense to feature pictures of our treasured , historic monuments in the advertising .\nusing pictures bathed in soft morning light , monuments began to evoke a sense of lasting dignity . and carefully - crafted words elicited strong patriotic reminders of just how important these national treasures really are .\nviewed as a whole , each advertisement presented a strikingly beautiful page , projecting an image unique to washington , dc .\nthe dc lottery ' s hot lotto game offers a million dollar jackpot prize . but when they developed a promotion that said ,\nif you win the jackpot , we pay all the taxes ,\nthat became fodder for a unique creative approach in radio . fashioned after a\ndr . seuss - like\nstory , the commercial posited a world where there were no more taxes to pay .\nwe thought it only made sense that cary be in the top three in our podcast roll out . cary shares her secrets with host andy ockershausen on how she got to the top and how she stays there .\nincluded within the spectrum of her client experience are national geographic , fannie mae , destination dc , international spy museum , sprint , and heros , inc . most recently cary was called upon to work with the district of columbia government to brand washington dc . creative recognition for client work includes numerous awards such as london international awards , tellys , silver microphones , and national addys and maxi\u2019s for excellence in direct marketing .\nfor 4 consecutive years , cary hatch has been recognized on the washington business journal\u2019s list of the most influential business leaders \u2013 the power 100 \u2013 most recently in 2016 .\nwe hope you enjoy listening to cary hatch discuss her career and unique perspective about our town with host andy ockershausen . we invite you to listen to each new episode of our town as they roll out over the next several months . you can subscribe to the our town podcast on itunes , google play , or if you complete the subscription form in the sidebar to the right you will be notified by email when the next episode appears here on the website .\nplease feel free to share our town with your family and friends , and leave a comment . thank you .\nsave my name , email , and website in this browser for the next time i comment .\nthis site uses akismet to reduce spam . learn how your comment data is processed .\nlarry o\u2019connor \u2013 talk radio host \u2013 105 . 9 fm & am 630 wmal\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nmany companies have a history \u2013 and some of them have also made history .\nwhat started in 1913 with the production of straw binders has today become a staple of the agricultural technology sector , propelling the claas name to global renown .\ndo you have any questions ? we will be glad to provide help and advice .\non http : / / foodculturemedia . urltoken you find raw video material of agricultural machines in use .\nthe main function of the asset - backed securities program is to reduce external liquidity requirements .\na borrowers ' note with a total volume of \u20ac300 million was issued in year 2015 .\none of the first instruments with which claas became active on international capital markets was a syndicated credit facility ( syndicated loan ) in 1997 .\nat the end of 2002 , claas became the first german company to issue 200 million usd of bonds on the us market as part of a private placement .\nnot only our products have received awards - we as an employer have , too .\nthe claas technology partner team seeks out exciting and promising business opportunities across a range of technology fields .\nwhat started in 1913 with the production of straw binders has today become a staple of the agricultural technology sector , propelling the claas name to global renown . take a look at the products that have made claas what is is today .\nthe mower - thresher - binder with its cross - flow principle soon reached the limits of its performance . as early as 1942 , claas engineers pressed ahead with the development of a combine harvester based on the cross - longitudinal flow system , in which the grain is threshed in the cross flow and delivered from the machine in the longitudinal flow . initially developed under the name super model mower - thresher - binder , this trailed combine harvester entered series production from 1946 under the name super . with the trailed super and its little brother the junior ( from 1953 on ) , claas established combine harvesters as viable contenders in europe . the super combine harvester , with its revolutionary lightweight construction , was continuously revised and enhanced . the machine was equipped with groundbreaking hydraulic control , for instance , from 1958 under the name automatic . the system enabled the vehicle operator to control the basic settings of the trailed combine harvester using a hydraulic spool valve on the tractor . the super delighted customers over the years with its high productive capacity , efficiency and reliability . by the end of production in 1978 , more than 65 , 000 units in the super combine harvester family had been built in harsewinkel ."]}
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", "topic": 32}], "title": "novatium", "paragraphs": ["novatium provides computing devices and has four products , novatium navigator , novatium navigator + , novatium neon , novatium cnergy . novatium has arranged with bharat sanchar nigam limited , mahanagar telephone nigam limited , bharti airtel and tata teleservices to connect the device into the novatium desktop .\nnovatium is the leading provider of rich computing services in the country . novatium builds affordable . novatium is the leading provider of rich computing services . novatium\nglassdoor has 7 novatium solutions reviews submitted anonymously by novatium solutions employees . read employee reviews and ratings on glassdoor to decide if novatium solutions is right for you .\nteam mr . natarajan retired as senior director , indian meteorological department mrs . rajalakshmi chartered accountant mrs . devi novatium customer mr . nagarajan novatium customer mr . r . kalyana raman , retired , enfield employee mr . g . mani , railway employee harini ' s father novatium customer selvi ' s mother novatium customer mr . divakar novatium customer mr . antony jackson novatium customer vishwa ' s father novatium customer\nthe key features of novatium\u2019s kiosk software , known as elearning stations , are : .\nnovatium successfully rolled out with the operator , the navigator service across india . this had resulted in a substantial subscriber base for novatium and the operator in rural india .\nnovatium is a technology products company that designs , develops and markets a range of network computers .\nnovatium ' s strategic tie - up with mauritius telecom started in july 2008 and has over 2000 users subscribed to novatium netpc . the service to the destination is completely managed remotely from india .\n1 . novatium education grid novatium\u2019s education grid converge the buyers and their requirements for an ict deployment in any educational institutions by putting an end to the worry of fragmentation in educational domain . novatium\u2019s ready to use educational grid provides a vendor agnostic , technology neutral , inclusive and free to opt framework for the purposes of education .\nnovatium is india\u2019s single largest cloud based end point management and delivery solution provider with over 2 lakhs managed endpoints .\nnovatium has partnered with a number of large organization to provide managed computing and services delivery across the globe and has one of the largest cloud based device management deployment in india . alok singh has been an integral part of novatium since its early days of inception and has been instrumental in broadening the horizons of novatium\u2019s innovations and fostering enduring corporate relationships .\nnovatium\u2019s researchers recognized the limitations of the technology early on and stepped in to plug the holes that others had left behind .\nnovatium has 19 patents filed in india and abroad . there are 5 critical process components engineered for maximum performance at every stage .\nunder his leadership , novatium has taken giant strides from being a start - up technology product company in chennai to being an established technology service company catering to homes and enterprises nation - wide . novatium has tied up with mtnl to provide home computing services in delhi and is also looking at expanding its business to other cities as well . alok singh has been an integral part of novatium since its early days of inception and has been instrumental in broadening the horizons of novatium ' s innovations and fostering enduring corporate relationships .\nalok singh , chief executive officer of novatium , told the hindu that nea had come in both as an investor and a partner .\nnovatium solutions has launched what it calls a first - of - its - kind computing service with a vision to reach 50 million homes in the next five years . mr . singh said the nea investment would primarily help novatium to expand beyond chennai . \u201cwe are planning to launch our services across the country , \u201d he said and added that novatium would announce its foray into new geographical areas soon .\nnovatium netpc powered by novatium ' s patented technology has given new dimensions to this endeavor of bsnl . bsnl ' s fixed line customers who have so far stayed away from broadband due to the cost and complexities would have an advantage of availing novatium netpc at quite economical price . with its huge connectivity and infrastructure , bsnl would give a new wind to the computing and broadband revolution in the country .\nnovatium solutions pvt . ltd - it / technology services of mobile device management , cloud software & education grid in chennai , tamil nadu .\nvinod brings over 10 years of experience in product development and software development to novatium . prior to joining novatium , he was at ibm . his accomplishments at ibm include successful design , development and management of a number of components in the websphere suite of products at ibm india , germany and the us .\nnovatium brings byod and bundled computing management solution across the cloud , which is built on its mcaas solution , offering contextual management on user\u2019s computing , devices .\nnovatium delivers computing to the home with a \u2018thin\u2019 network computing device that moves complexity to the central server , providing the user with appliance - like simplicity .\nnovatium\u2019s experience of more than a decade in deploying cloud - based educational solutions for various government educational intiatives spurred the , , creation of novatium\u2019s edugrid , an intelligent system with one goal in focus , to bring about educational equity to all with the power an expansive interconnected system fiercly coded on intelligent distribution of data .\nhow about a pc for rs 5 , 000 ? it may sound startling , but that is what nova netpc from chennai - based novatium is all about .\nresponsible for leading novatium\u2019s growth and its technological innovations , vinod directs strategic planning and provides technology direction to ensure that the company\u2019s product development is moving ahead and is in alignment with the company\u2019s vision . vinod has over 20 years of experience in leading product and software development . he was associated with ibm prior to joining novatium\nseamlessly connecting the user to the cloud , novatium navigator is engineered to transparently manage the diverse elements in its operating environment to give the user a host of operational features .\nnovatium was co - founded by mr ray stata , chairman of analog devices , mr rajesh jain , managing director of netcore solutions and prof ashok jhunjhunwala of iit - madras .\nfollowing the infusion of funds into the company by the venture capital firm , couple of nominees of nea would be inducted into the novatium board , taking its strength to six .\nof course , actually getting the nova to market will be the hardest part of the trip , and there are plenty of reasons for novatium ' s investors to remain nervous . foremost is the lack of a major indian broadband partner or isp whose service will be bundled with each netpc . without one , novatium has no means of reaching the computerless millions en masse .\nthe new facility , available for rs 2 , 999 plus monthly basic subscription of rs 175 , enables customers to avail themselves of bsnl\u2019s broadband services utilising the nova netpc comprising a set - top - box , keyboard and a mouse supplied by novatium . the customer will be connected to the novatium server to be located and maintained centrally at each city through bsnl\u2019s broadband connectivity , he said .\nalok - \u201cnovatium started with the goal of simplifying computing for the masses . the vision of the company is \u201ccomputing for the next billion\u201d meaning , to come up with a computing solution that can be used by the next billion users . for that novatium decided to provide a superior and convenient computing experience at a great value and thereby make it accessible to all people around the world . \u201d\nchennai , jan . 2 bharat sanchar nigam ltd , chennai telephones , has tied up with the chennai - based novatium solutions ltd to roll out broadband services with \u2018thin client\u2019 technology in the city .\nmeet alok singh ( founder & chairman ) and vinod kumar gopinath ( managing director & cto ) of novatium solutions , a revolutionary path breaker in the field of managed computing , founded in 2004 .\nnovatium solutions pvt . ltd . evolved from the technology incubation centre in iit madras , chennai in oct 2004 . now it stands at the pinnacle of building managed computing tailored towards the digital development of india in all sectors . with over 300 years of combined expereince in novatium\u2019s team , the inspiration encourages each and every member to contribute a small part everyday into building a new and better india .\nas the cto , vinod is responsible for spearheading novatium ' s technological innovations . he directs strategic planning and provides technology direction to ensure that product development is in alignment with the company ' s vision .\nthe unique architecture that novatium pioneered is continuously improved , resulting in a robust cloud computing model with vastly enhanced accessibility , performance and security while ensuring trouble - free management and an unprecedented level of user freedom .\nnext came another daunting technical snag : creating software that would mimic windows apps from afar . jain had previously launched a startup that leased software as a service on the net . novatium would have to operate much the same way , except that the service - - pushing a handful of desktop applications to the novatium box - - would be included in the price . and the apps would have to run glitch - free .\nnovatium\u2019s mcaas based mdm solution is the basis for all its other products and solutions . novatium\u2019s management control as a service ( mcaas ) solution is a secure managed cloud based computing and real time collaboration platform . the platform focuses on easing the deployment and management of computing devices across a large geography . at the same time , the platform puts in a special focus on improving collaboration through video conferencing and other collaboration tools .\nthe pilot should enable the government to plan out the larger deployment of the digital india programme in the state . novatium has already completed the establishment of digital chhattisgarh and digital assam as part of the digital india project .\nunder their able leadership , novatium has taken giant strides from being a start - up technology product company in chennai to being an established technology product and service delivery company catering to educational institutions and enterprises around the globe .\nmr . singh said novatium was now getting ready to get into revenue cycle after being in the development mode for a while . \u201cin a week\u2019s time , we are looking to launch our services commercially , \u201d he added .\na customer subscribes to novatium ' s\ncomputing service\noffered by a local operator , paying an upfront amount and later a monthly\npay - as - you consume\nfee , according to its ceo , mr alok singh .\nnovatium was co - founded by mr ray stata , chairman of analog devices , mr rajesh jain , managing director of netcore solutions and prof ashok jhunjhunwala of iit - madras . it has eight patents for its innovation , said mr singh .\nso what gives tiny novatium an edge over such high - profile competition ? most of those companies have focused on making traditional desktop pcs or laptops cheaper by using older , slower chips and skimping on memory and hard - drive storage . novatium , on the other hand , has created a state - of - the - art network computer that mimics a traditional desktop machine at a fraction of the cost - - and that will soon be made to run on any television , anywhere .\nthe deployment leader over the last 10 years , novatium has over the last 10 years , novatium has developed solutions for managed computing as a service ( mcaas ) concept and is now offering this solution to educational institutions and enterprises on a broad scale across india and world through partners , telecom operators and government organizations . at present , the company is working with intel for development and deployment of solutions as part of digital india implementation while its poc for digital chhattisgarh is up and running successfully .\nthe challenge was appealing enough to 34 - year - old vinod kumar , a top software engineer at ibm in india , that in february he dumped his 10 - year career at big blue - - and took a big pay cut , he says - - to work for jain and novatium . once the hardware specs were ready , kumar and half a dozen other engineers set to work writing novatium ' s ultralean code , which could handle everything from web browsing to streaming video and webcam sessions .\nas we said before , there is a huge gap in ict implementations in educational institutions due to the fragmentation of solution providers . but novatium\u2019s education grid puts an end to this worry of customers by orchestrating the platform through a ready to use grid . \u201d\nnovatium\u2019s child tab enables parents to manage & control the tablet usage of their child . besides helping on the child\u2019s growth and development , the tablet also lets the parents protect their children from hazards of internet , excessive usage of tablet and getting addicted to specific applications\nchennai : new enterprise associates ( nea ) , a u . s . - based venture capital firm , has invested an undisclosed sum into the chennai - based novatium solutions . the investment is facilitated by issuing fresh equity shares at a premium , it is learnt .\nmr alok singh , ceo , novatium , said the service was launched in delhi last year through a tie - up with mtnl . this was followed by a launch in mauritius . at present there are 5 , 000 customers in delhi and 2 , 500 in mauritius .\nrealizing that the slow pace of growth in cloud services was hampering the reach and social empowerment of computing , novatium decided to rewrite the script . within a short while , we triggered a rapid acceleration in the evolutionary process of cloud services by combining cutting - edge technical expertise with extensive research on delivery platforms taking cloud computing to the next level - novatium launched navigator , stretching the functionality of a normal laptop , pc , tablet and other smart devices by integrating them with the world - wide - web and packing the power of an extensive suite of applications hosted on our cloud .\nvinod - \u201cthis strong urge to make computing simple for the masses and thereby providing an impetuous for adoption of computing for the next billion people was the key motivator . novatium always believed in making computing system that does not bring in the complexity of purchase and management . over the period , novatium has made new innovations and developments in the field of computing without compromising on its vision . the most recent proof for the same is its education grid , which puts an end to the worry of fragmented suppliers in education domain by orchestrating the platform through a ready to use grid . \u201d\npushing computer usage deeper into the impoverished masses , some think , wouldn ' t just enrich novatium ' s founders .\nnetwork pcs are the only way to bring people from the periphery into the mainstream ,\nsays ashok kumar , a pc industry analyst at investment banking firm raymond james financial .\nan indian company inspired into existence by the lack of cloud computing know how and gap in personal computer accessibility to the general public , novatium has now matured into a powerhouse for managed computing solutions in government , educational and enterprise levels with customised mobile device management solutions integrated seamlessly into our clients requirements .\nalok - \u201cour clients are free to choose from all the options available in the market . but as a part of team novatium , i can vouch for the fact that our aim is to focus on education as separate entity ( the education grid ) , is what makes us very different from all others .\nnovatium also manufactured and purveyed the nova netpc circa 2007 , which was priced at $ 100 at that time and was described as being\njust within reach of india ' s growing middle class\n. the nova netpc involved users subscribing to a computing service , and the computer had no hard drive disks .\nstill , novatium has grabbed the pole position for now in the race to build a $ 100 pc . jain says the company is deep in talks with several telecom partners and expects a deal soon . for the time being , kumar and the rest of the coders are working to make their netpc display correctly on any television set that accepts rca input jacks . that ' s key to the plan , because novatium envisions the tv - - a central fixture in the homes of many of the world ' s poor - - eventually becoming the system ' s monitor , dropping the price even further . compared with some of the technical hurdles already overcome , jain says , the coding problems aren ' t particularly daunting and will be resolved in plenty of time for novatium to hit its target of september for rolling out its first production model . besides , jain points out , nobody ever said triggering the next pc revolution would be easy .\negovernance / digital india - novatium has been working with various governments across india such as assam , chhattisgarh and odisha in the launch for the digital india programme with a focus on digital learning through a seamless combination of soild hardware and beautifully designed education software . the prime rollout is generally done following a successful pilot deployment .\npursuing design objectives of keeping cloud computing simple , relevant and maintenance free we identified and rectified every possible technical and functional bottleneck to user satisfaction . in addition we plugged in value - added features that few had perfected . the result is an unmatched mix of functionality and performance that sets novatium apart from traditional computing service providers .\nwith a list of clientele including names like , state of chhattisgarh , government of odisha and connect to learn ( c2l ) in the field of education , team novatium has seen the emergence of a number of players catering to different needs of an educational institution , coupled with the affinity to different players . although there appears to be a fragmented market and solution for different institutions , the company\u2019s education grid integrates the different education solutions and provides a coherent solution , instead . thus in the coming days , novatium plans to extend this solution to bring in all the players in the education market by creating an education framework into which any player in the education market can plug into .\nnovatium mcaas solution encapsulates the features available in many mobile device management ( mdm ) and enterprise management system ( ems ) solutions available in the industry and provides a coherent interface through the concept of context . besides , this solution provides application delivery and a single window to manage devices of different form factors and os . this concept provides maximum flexibility to the employees of an organization in solving the challenges of the expanding mobile perimeter and secure use of mobilized information . the solution consists of novatium enterprise application and the optional email access control application , hosting infrastructure and lifecycle management , supporting besides the mobility platform of android , windows and ios the computing platforms like linux , windows & osx .\n\u2018thin client\u2019 tech : ( from right ) mr kuldeep goyal , chairman and managing director , bsnl ; mr r . k . agarwal , director ( planning and new services ) , bsnl ; and mr alok singh , ceo , novatium solutions , at the launch of \u2018bundling of bsnl broadband with thin client nova netpc\u2019 , in chennai on friday . \u2013\nnovatium\u2019s web based e - learning stations are about enabling kiosk mode of operations on computing devices . e - leraning stations are always customized solutions based on the need of the educational institutions . in case of a kiosk mode of operation , the institution decides in advance the kiosk application or applications and the computing device will be locked down with specified applications .\nnovatium has worked with a number of state governments for development & deployment of software solutions based on their requirements . this includes software solutions like secure content management , mis dashboards , mobile applications , secure & collaborative classroom solution , local & hybrid online document sharing solution , cloud - based streaming solution , customer support system and customer relationship management to name a few .\nnovatium is a pioneer in providing enterprise - grade management , security and mobility solutions across devices and platforms . the company leverages cloud based technology to provide an end - to - end framework to manage and orchestrate existing , as well as new ict infrastructure in education . they are india\u2019s single largest cloud based end point management and delivery solution provider with over 2 lakhs managed endpoints .\nalok singh : founder & chairman prior to founding novatium , alok has held executive posts at cummins auto services ltd , satyam computer services ltd , tata cummins ltd and tata motors . with 25 + years of accomplished experience in service marketing and service delivery , solutions designing , marketing , manufacturing and consulting , he has also played a crucial role in establishing to other successful start - up companies .\nstata saw the answer to the problem cradled in his hand - - his cell phone . it ran on a simple , stripped - down chip called a digital signal processor , already a standard in the wireless industry . if limited to just a handful of tasks and a tiny operating system - - well suited for novatium ' s planned device - - a dsp , stata knew , would work as well as anything made by intel . the chips also ran on just 5 watts of power , compared with 25 for a celeron . not only would that make it possible to keep a novatium device running on backup batteries - - a common requirement in outage - plagued indian homes - - but it also meant doing away with the expensive cooling fan . best of all , though , was the cost : about $ 10 .\nnovatium has worked with a number of state governments and the central government for deploying efficient managed software and computing solutions on tablets , laptops , desktop pcs and mobiles . this includes software solutions like secure content management , work - flow and mis dashboards , mobile applications , secure & collaborative classroom solution , local & hybrid online document sharing solution , cloud - based streaming solution , customer support system and customer relationship management .\nvinod - \u201cas we said , the educational institutions will have to approach multiple vendors like infrastructure providers , applications providers , device manufacturers and content providers for their various needs . but novatium is a one - stop answer to their requirements as it addresses this issue of fragmentation with the help of its educational grid , which provides a vendor agnostic , technology neutral , inclusive and free to opt framework for the purposes of education . \u201d\ntata teleservices limited is india ' s premier telecommunication service provider licensed to provide telecommunication services . it focuses on all market segments , i . e . commercial , residential and public telephony . tata teleservices , powered by novatium computing , will help take computing to tata teleservices ' s fixed line customers and democratize access to information . with its wide spread fiber connectivity and infrastructure , tata teleservices hopes to usher in the computing and broadband revolution .\nthe herculean feat novatium faced from the start was getting the unit cost far enough under $ 100 to reach a single household , much less clear a profit . the cheapest pcs today , which sell for $ 300 , incorporate a $ 75 processor , $ 25 worth of communications and graphics chips , a $ 75 hard drive , and a $ 25 fan . so they ' ve already eaten $ 200 before the computer case and windows os are added .\nairtel\u2019s national high - speed optic fiber network currently spans over 126 , 357 rkms across india . partnership with airtel for the launch of net pc plus reinforces the strategic intent to enhance broadband experience for airtel customers by offering innovative and collaborative products . novatium\u2019s managed computing service adds to airtel\u2019s existing portfolio of services . this initiative will on one hand help individual , businesses users save on recurring costs and help spur broadband uptake by making user experience simpler and more affordable . \u201d\nwith $ 2 million in seed money from stata and jain - - a software engineer who sold the internet portal he started , indiaworld , for $ 115 million - - the founders hired a handful of engineers and set up shop in chennai to pursue what jain calls\nan impossible dream .\nnovatium ' s device would have to be as easy to use as a tv , consume very little power , and still function like a state - of - the - art pc .\nnovatium has also worked with a number of state governments and the central governments for deploying efficient managed computing solutions on tablets , laptops , desktop pcs and mobiles . these projects included deployments of over 200 , 000 computing devices across the states of chhattisgarh , assam , orissa and tamil nadu . this included over 100 , 000 tablets in chhattisgarh and 25 , 000 laptops in assam and orissa . the company\u2019s deployments as such more often than not , include collaborative partners such as bsnl and other initiatives with mtnl , airtel .\nby the end of february , the company had nailed down the chips it needed , and the software applications were running fine - - individually . switch from one app to another , though , and the novatium box ground to a near halt . the problem was a sluggishness that sets in when there ' s a lot of activity on the display - - in technical terms , a drop in the screen refresh rate . the rate sank to 10 frames per second , compared with 30 on a typical pc . jain and kumar knew they needed to bring it up or they were doomed .\nthe company is doing a pilot of its netpc that adopts the cable television model .\nthe netpc is a simple computer that works in a network and does not have local hard disks .\nall the software and applications are set up in a remote central server located at the premises of the operator ( cable operator or telecom company ) .\nnova netpc is like an appliance . the operator gives the subscriber a keyboard , mouse , monitor and ` nova netpc . ' a cable is drawn into the house and connected to the nova netpc .\nthe device is easy to use - just switch it on and off . it is secure - no local storage , no local programme .\nbesides , it offers total access user control as well as control over peripherals ; central data storage ; and low obsolescence ( client device life of eight years ) .\nupgrade is required only on the server side . windows , linux and multimedia support , voice over internet protocol and local printer are other features .\nthe device promises monthly power saving of around rs 2 , 000 per seat and optional peripheral support on usb .\nthe nova netpc works on a\nthin client\nconcept . it is small box and does not contain any software or application . it is linked to a central server , which hosts all applications .\nthe box does not have any configuration or processor . the central service has all the storage and guarantees data privacy through encryption , said mr singh .\nfor a monthly fee , a subscriber is offered a package that includes applications , such as word , excel and media player . more applications can be had for additional payment .\naccording to him , local operators would remotely ensure that regular technology updates are happening on the pcs and anti - virus solutions prevent viruses .\nthe remote pcs are connected through a private dsl - based virtual private network ( vpn ) connection .\nthis ensures that critical financial data is secure and at the same time the uptime service level agreements are agreed upon with the vpn service provider .\noperators need to just handle one server setup , remotely monitor and manage clients and do not have to travel to fix viruses or operating system failure .\nit is a win - win situation for all .\nengineering services company geometric has reported a six per cent fall in . . .\nthe ability of ceos to make tough calls and avoid feel - good short - term decisions often decides their legacies , . . .\nas the sc verdict on wednesday gives the delhi government more teeth , a look at the power struggle in the . . .\nfor the last six years , sudhanshu vats , group ceo , viacom 18 media pvt ltd , has been busy turning the . . .\nfans of the very popular oneplus phones probably don\u2019t need a reason to like the phone more than they already . . .\ninadequate forex reserves , growing pile of external debt and tightening global liquidity can exert pressure on . . .\n\u20b92121 \u2022 hdfc bank s1s2r1r2comment 2110208521352160 resistance ahead . go long only if the stock breaks above . . .\nas trees stand on shaky ground in our cities , a shave away from the axe of development , a meditation on their . . .\nin keeping with the rest of the issue , this week\u2019s quiz is all about trees .\nlast week\u2019s visit to boston with my sister su was built around my trial - by - visa at the spanish consulate . all . . .\nthe world cup upsets show that messi and ronaldo , the greats of their time , can thrive only with an able . . .\nthe explosively growing food delivery business in india is going upmarket , getting specialised and dishing out . . .\ncashing in on the popularity of videos , facebook\u2019s instagram has launched igtv , a platform where videos can . . .\nthere will be $ 24 billion in net new advertising investment this year , the best annual increment since the . . .\nin this concluding series on jobs , businessline finds that while small units have been hit all over the . . .\nthe pejorative jokes on pakoda sellers apart , the centre has been keen on pushing self - employment in a country . . .\nteamlease services , a recruitment and consultancy concern , has been an observer - participant in india\u2019s labour . . .\nin the first of a two - part series on skills and jobs , businessline examines the angst and aspirations of . . .\nfor inquiries related to this message please contact support . for sales inquiries , please visit urltoken\nif you believe this to be in error , please confirm below that you are not a robot by clicking\ni ' m not a robot\nbelow .\nplease make sure your browser supports javascript and cookies and that you are not blocking them from loading . for more information you can review the terms of service and cookie policy .\nit uses less power than a night - light and plugs into a tv . best of all , as the first $ 100 computer , it ' s affordable enough to propel the rest of the world into the digital age .\n( business 2 . 0 ) \u2013 about two miles inland from chennai ' s long white - sand beaches - - part of a stretch of indian coastline hammered by last year ' s tsunami - - the downtown sidewalks buzz with life during the morning rush . vendors flog coconut water and newspapers while rope - thin men in ankle - length lungis jostle for space with office workers in polo shirts and slacks . three floors up in one of the city ' s numerous office towers , past a row of cubicles and half a dozen programmers , 38 - year - old rajesh jain points to a table that holds , he ' ll tell you repeatedly , personal computing ' s next big thing .\nfor nearly three decades , the personal computer has been more than just the dynamo behind moore ' s law : it helped the united states keep its edge as the technology leader of the world . but the pc has hardly been a guarantor of tech dominance . the united states led the world in mobile - phone technology in the 1980s , only to watch european and asian companies run off with the business . why ? the europeans settled early on the standards and a business model - - bundling affordable phone service and handsets - - that ignited the mass market .\nnetwork computers currently sold in the united states - - like sun microsystems ' s sun ray machines , used by banks and drug companies - - cost about the same as standard pcs and require a controlled corporate environment to keep them running and updated . that ' s impossible in places like india , where heat , dust , and power outages are accepted facts of life .\nthe technology for the $ 100 pc has to come from within the markets that are likely to adopt them ,\nstata says .\nthe first thing to go was the hard drive ; in its place , engineers suggested , a simple usb port would suffice . users could store data over the network or on ever cheaper usb memory sticks and external hard drives . engineers also found that a $ 10 16mb flash memory chip could replace far more expensive ram .\nfinding a microprocessor , the engine of any computer , wasn ' t nearly as simple . stata knew that a high - performance power hog like intel ' s latest celeron , at $ 75 a chip , was out of the question . cheaper and slower chips were on the market , but would they be available in the quantities required ?\nit turned out to be the problem no one could crack , even though kumar and other engineers worked around the clock for weeks . with investors grumbling phrases like\ndo or die ,\nnewly hired ceo singh called an all - hands meeting . without enough chairs for all 40 staffers , they sat on the carpet in front of the demo machine .\nlet ' s try to understand what the problem is ,\nsingh recalls saying .\ni don ' t care if we solve it .\nwithin a few minutes , his engineers began to chip in ideas .\nnobody had looked at it end - to - end before to understand the problem ,\nsingh says . with a set of hypotheses about what was bogging down the machine , the crew went back to the drawing board to try to prove their theories ; every evening they compared notes . soon they came up with a standardized test to identify critical bottlenecks . not long after that , solutions began to emerge . today , singh says they ' ve achieved a refresh rate of 25 frames per second - - good enough to take to market .\nthen there are the rivals . wyse technology , a fallen angel from the client - server era , is offering its terminals as pc replacements to businesses and internet cafes in china and india . intel is building a low - cost processor targeted at the same countries .\nthe product is banned in some cities . the company is valued at $ 2 billion\nmost stock quote data provided by bats . market indices are shown in real time , except for the djia , which is delayed by two minutes . all times are et . disclaimer . morningstar : \u00a9 2018 morningstar , inc . all rights reserved . factset : factset research systems inc . 2018 . all rights reserved . chicago mercantile association : certain market data is the property of chicago mercantile exchange inc . and its licensors . all rights reserved . dow jones : the dow jones branded indices are proprietary to and are calculated , distributed and marketed by dji opco , a subsidiary of s & p dow jones indices llc and have been licensed for use to s & p opco , llc and cnn . standard & poor ' s and s & p are registered trademarks of standard & poor ' s financial services llc and dow jones is a registered trademark of dow jones trademark holdings llc . all content of the dow jones branded indices \u00a9 s & p dow jones indices llc 2018 and / or its affiliates .\n\u00a9 2018 cable news network . a time warner company . all rights reserved . terms under which this service is provided to you . privacy policy .\nthe service called \u201cbundling of bsnl broadband with thin client nova net pc\u201d was launched by the bsnl chairman and managing director , mr kuldeep goyal . \u201cthis technology fills up the gap of non - availability of affordable devices to increase broadband penetration , \u201d he told newspersons .\nmr goyal said bsnl plans to launch the new service in rural areas by the end of this fiscal .\nin chennai , the company hopes to add around 1 , 000 customers in january and totally about 4 , 000 in three months .\nthe nova netpc is easy to use - just switch it on and off . it is secure - no local storage , no local program . besides , it offers total access user control as well as control over peripherals ; central data storage ; and low obsolescence ( client device life of eight years ) . upgrade is required only on the server side . windows , linux and multimedia support , voice over internet protocol and local printer are other features .\nthe nova netpc works on a \u2018thin client\u2019 concept . it is small box and does not contain any software or application . it is linked to a central server , which hosts all applications . the box does not have any configuration or processor . the central service has all the storage and guarantees data privacy through encryption .\na subscriber is offered a package that includes applications such as word , excel and media player . more applications can be had for additional payment .\nmr goyal said the 3g rollout in chennai could be this month end or in february . it was planned for pongal , but is likely to be delayed by a few days , he said .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\ncloud computing is a tech - world buzzword for emerging technologies that promise to redefine the computing industry .\nbasic cloud computing is not exactly a new concept . rudimentary cloud services have been around for a long time in the form of email . you can remotely log into a web - based email account on any computing device and get all the information that you have access to . the process works by fetching your messages from the email service provider\u2019s server , which is essentially a cloud . modern cloud systems developed on this fundamental principle to extend the range of functionality offered to users . as the technology developed over time , its usability gradually improved .\ncloud computing technology operates by integrating a cluster of independent servers situated in different locations . controlled and maintained by a service provider , these servers are remote computers that store all the data and run software tapped by its subscribers . users who are connected to the cloud can access applications kept on the servers from their own computers , without having to load the applications on their own systems .\nthe inherent flexibility of this technology gives users the freedom to temporarily use applications without having to buy them . all that is required is for a user to select a suitable package , pay the subscription fee and begin using the service .\nlike many technologies that developed over the years in isolated pockets , cloud computing grew in time into a complex framework with fairly large gaps that hampered its true potential .\nafter years of research , planning and development we developed a gamut of exciting features that significantly enriched cloud computing and provided users with a vastly superior computing experience .\nthe key service differentiator is our integrated delivery platform \u2013 navigator . a robust convergence framework that enables computing , communication , entertainment and utilities through one simple , integrated interface , navigator is designed to deliver any application to the user , regardless of the operating system .\nthe goal of the pilot is to understand the infrastructural , personnel and solution readiness for a large scale deployment . also , the pilot should bring out the gaps , if any , between expectation and readiness of the end user and the actual readiness of the solution deployed . this includes , the ability to distribute the solution , effectiveness of the end user training , ease of use of the solution , actual state of network connectivity at the end user\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s location and service and support requirements of the end user .\nglassdoor will not work properly unless browser cookie support is enabled . learn how to enable cookies .\nyour trust is our top concern , so companies can ' t alter or remove reviews .\nall good things are there just due to one person which is not good .\nsome of the people in the management were not so good and did not have a sound knowledge .\nidentifying some elements that disturb the environment of the company must be identified for better growth of the company .\nfreedom at workplace . kind co workers . you can work and learn all the technologies . good work life balance\nmanagement is good . not as bad as of others . one man show .\ni would maybe advice offering more visibility about business areas & career paths within the company and on company ' s mission . make sure everyone is on the same page . it makes it difficult when you are trying to accomplish something , and different managers have different views .\nthis will replace the current featured review for targeted profile . are you sure you want to replace it ?\ncopyright \u00a9 2008\u20132018 , glassdoor , inc .\nglassdoor\nand logo are proprietary trademarks of glassdoor , inc .\nservice provider of telecom service providers , hardware design , embedded design & development , product development , linux development , network administration . . .\ntips on getting accurate quotes . please include product name , order quantity , usage , special requests if any in your inquiry .\nprivacy policy - terms of use \u00a9 1999 - 2017 infocom network limited . all rights reserved .\nthis site uses cookies . by using our site you agree to our privacy policy . by closing this banner , scrolling this page , clicking a link or continuing to browse otherwise , you agree to the use of cookies .\nfunded by emergic venture capital and several individuals , the company has also successfully deployed over 200 , 000 computing devices across the states of chhattisgarh , assam , orissa and tamil nadu , including the devices deployed and managed as a part of usof initiative with bsnl and other initiatives with mtnl and airtel .\nvinod - \u201cwith byod ( bring your own device ) having gained momentum in enterprises and mdm and cloud solution providers having emerged to cater to them , the concept of byod is getting popular in schools as well . and without incurring the purchase cost of a device for each student this is the way of increasing access to technology .\nit has been noticed that in the past few years , a consensus about the benefits of ict in education has emerged and many educational institutions have made large investments on ict as it drives operational efficiencies by improving the administration , teaching & learning . in fact governments & educational institutions across the country have distributed digital devices to students . but unfortunately the effectiveness of many of these deployments has been low due to a number of challenges faced by ict deployments in the field of education . this is hindering the effective spread of education in the country . \u201d\nalok - \u201cwe feel biggest areas of concern for educational institutions are in the implementation of ict due to their requirements of fragmented hardware , software & solution providers . the major challenges include -\nemerging technologies like cloud computing , analytics , cloud based management , etc . not being effectively leveraged in tandem\n\u201cin the current market scenario , for an educational institution to get a complete education solution , it has to depend on multiple vendors & products and achieving an end - to - end implementation includes , infrastructure setup , software procurement like school / college management system , learning management system , content management system , classroom management module , online examination module etc , contents providers , game providers and many more .\nvinod - \u201cthis grid based management starts from the time the devices are rolled out in institutions by the sponsor ( government , ngos or private / third parties ) and provides mechanism to plug in new components with minimal effort spent on interoperability , besides overcoming the issues of fragmentation by providing a framework to accommodate third party applications and content providers . so our end users ( students , teachers , etc . ) will have the freedom to choose devices and os . we are proud to say that the grid has the ability to provide analytics based on end user profile , geo - location and interactions with the end user device . \u201d\nin fact , since the product can continuously evolve and scale up to adjust in different geographies , segments in education , various sponsors and educational projects , various 3rd parties in infrastructure , content and applications also have the option to come together and give composite solutions . so our framework offers flexibility , visibility and effectiveness for the sponsor to partner or choose any provider . to sum it all up , i see no reason why clients need to approach anybody , but us ! \u201d\nthe solution resides as an application and acts as an overlay or interface on the end user device . this application provides the rights to an organization to let the user only use services that are appropriate for the context in which the user is , such as storage of content and safe browsing .\ncontrol their child\u2019s access to social networks & games based on time of day and day of week .\nmanage child\u2019s usage based on a context , like day of week , time of day , type of network etc .\nmonitor the tablet usage data like most visited websites , maximum used applications etc .\ncustomize the controls that need to be applied for child or select a pre - defined package based on age - group of child or copy controls from the child tablet of their friends or relatives .\nparents have a separate password protected account in the tab and can use the tablet like a normal tablet .\nits education solution has been effectively deployed across the globe with a lot of users , who are efficiently using it .\nmanagement system ( ems ) solutions available in the industry and provides a coherent interface through the concept of context .\nrajesh jain , md , netcore solutions ray sata , chairman , analog devices inc . dr . ashok jhunjhunwala , iit madras alok singh , ceo shirish b purohit krishna\nkittu\nkolluri ben mathias\nthe company history page lists out the major events in chronological order for mahanagar telephone nigam ltd .\nge t & d ; india ltd , srf ltd , mahanagar telephone nigam ltd , godfrey phillips india ltd figure among other shares to see a rise in volumes on nse today .\ndate sources : live bse and nse quotes service : tickerplant | corporate data , f & o data & historical price volume data : dion global solutions ltd . bse quotes and sensex are real - 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( charles forrest ) , 1892 - 1973 . charles f . palmer papers , 1903 - 1973\nforrest l charles is located in palmer , alaska and offers assisted living . forrest l charles is currently listed as a assisted living services provider but may offer additional clinical support .\nin emory ' s holdings are books formerly owned by charles palmer . these materials may be located in the emory university online catalog by searching for : charles f palmer ( charles forrest ) , 1892 - 1973 , former owner .\ncharles f . palmer ( 1892 - 1973 ) , aha\u2019s first chairman . this bust is part of the charles forrest papers at aha . image courtesy of atlanta housing authority .\npapers of housing developer charles forrest palmer including correspondence , reports , manuscripts , speeches , diaries , photographs , scrapbooks , and films .\n1724 n . charles street when it was\nthe wigwam .\nnow it ' s the club charles . | towson , maryland | pinterest | maryland\ncharles kean makes his debut appearance playing young norval in a production of douglas .\non the 10th june william charles macready gives a memorable performance of henry v .\nenglish actress ellen tree , later professionally known as mrs charles kean , is born .\ncharles kean , son of actor edmund kean , is born in waterford , ireland .\nbritish ship charles h . oulton [ 1873 ] - see : bavaria ( 1846 )\nedwin forrest makes his acting debut at the walnut street theatre aged 14 years .\ncp : it\u2019s a pleasure , charles . it\u2019s a pleasure . it is , too !\nwilliam charles macready stars alongside charlotte cushman in productions of macbeth in philadelphia and new york .\n[ after identification of item ( s ) ] , charles f . palmer papers , stuart a . rose manuscript , archives , and rare book library , emory university .\natlanta , june 17 ( ap ) \u2014charles forrest palmer , a for mer special assistant on hous ing to president franklin d . roosevelt and organizer to one of the country ' s first federal public housing projects , died here today at the age of 80 .\nif you are an authorized representative of forrest l charles , you may contact us to resolve disputed or factually untrue information , but please don\u2019t write promotional content about your own facility .\nthe scene went on to generate one of the most memorable lines in movie history when forrest ' s best friend , jenny , yells : ' run forrest , run . '\nwilliam charles macready ' s production of othello is performed at drury lane in london on 23rd may .\nbae : another prolific writer at that time was charles e . fritch . did you know him ?\nmichael said : ' the success of forrest gump at the oscars benefited me a lot .\npalmer is a vehement anti - communist who has made his fortune doing business with china .\nhtml copyright \u00a9 2001 michael p . palmer all rights reserved last revised : 16 march 2001\nactress fanny kemble ( frances anne ) is born , daughter of actor charles kemble and his wife marie .\ncharles lamb publishes on the tragedies of shakespeare . lamb argues that shakespeare should be read rather than acted .\none of michael ' s most memorable days on set was shooting the infamous forrest gump run .\nedwin forrest arrives in london and performs the part of spartacus in the gladiator at drury lane .\nthe new palmer bank institution had a capital and surplus account of $ 200 , 000 and was a member of the new federal reserve system . two of the largest stockholders of the bank were honore and potter palmer of chicago , sons and heirs of mrs . bertha palmer . mrs . palmer was one of the largest landowners in sarasota and one of the city ' s most prominent former citizens . she died in 1918 . potter palmer was also a member of the board of directors .\ncolorful language is acceptable , but please refrain from threats , hate speech , and / or other displays of bigotry . please don\u2019t reveal personal information about forrest l charles or their staff , employees , clients , or patients .\ncharlotte cushman stars opposite edwin forrest as bianca in a production of henry milman ' s fazio in london .\nwilliam charles macready ' s debut production as manager of drury lane , the merchant of venice , opens on 27th december .\nthere\u2019s something almost melancholic at the core of andrew burrell\u2019s twiggy : the high - stakes life of andrew forrest , as the author tries to reconcile his admiration for forrest\u2019s brio with his discomfort at the man\u2019s ruthlessness . forrest refused to speak with burrell , who writes in his author\u2019s note , \u201cforrest\u2019s cooperation would have led to a different book , but not necessarily a better or more reliable one . \u201d burrell tracked down and interviewed many people who \u201cprovided sharper insights into his past than forrest might have been prepared to do himself\u201d . burrell adds that he felt a duty to be fair and present forrest\u2019s side of the story \u201cwherever possible\u201d , which he lives up to .\nconner wasn ' t surprised by forrest gump ' s massive success at the oscars \u2013 given its 13 nominations .\nforrest , who was an alabama native , is recognizable for his southern accent , especially when he talked about chocolate .\nbae : i notice images of tomorrow has an intro by forrest j ackerman and a cover blurb by morris chapnick .\nclive palmer campaigning at the sunshine coast agricultural show in nambour , queensland , june 2013 . \u00a9 glenn barnes / newspix\nmichael said that it was his own accent that provided hanks with the perfect springboard to perfect his own voice for forrest .\nrehab reviews is always looking for more authentic forrest l charles reviews from people who have first - hand experience with their professional services . please leave your review here for others who may be looking for drug addiction rehab , alcohol addiction rehab , or mental treatment centers .\ncharles m . russell , the life and legend of america ' s cowboy artist by john tagliaferro . university of oklahoma press , 2003 behind every man by joan stauffer . university of oklahoma press , 2008 charles m . russell , cowboy artist by austin russell . twayune press , 1957\nfather and son , edmund and charles kean , perform together for the first time in a production of john howard payne ' s brutus in glasgow .\nnuetzel : it says\nthis story has to be read to be believed . i suggest you read it for yourself . - charles nuetzel .\na native of grand rapids , mich , , mr . palmer attended dartmouth and served as an army lieutenant in the cavalry during world war 1 . in 1921 , he founded his own real estate company , palmer , inc . , in at lanta .\nif you have a specific question about medical services or treatment , you are encouraged to contact them directly at their palmer location .\n4 : 00 p . m . colonel charles noyes , chief cody , and mayor candler make the decision to dynamite large homes to create a firebreak .\nthat scene : hanna r hall played jenny , of whom forrest said : ' me and jenny goes together like peas and carrots . '\nback in their hotel rooms , more than one conference delegate likely googles his host : who is this clive palmer ? but you can also just turn on your room\u2019s television for a sense of his cultural and business enthusiasms . one channel has james cameron\u2019s film titanic on a loop , while another plays historic footage of the ship\u2019s staterooms . yet another channel is devoted to palmer\u2019s nickel business : \u201cnickel has many remarkable qualities . \u201d finally , there\u2019s a selection of interviews palmer has given , such as this one with 60 minutes \u2019 hard - hitting charles wooley :\n' the ignorant people will walk around spurting - out lines from the movie , or will walk by shouting\nrun forrest , run .\ncome 1 july , his palmer united party senators will be part of the group that holds the balance of power in the upper house .\nin 1991 , forrest married the quiet , religious nicola maurice at her family farm . ( mrs forrest\u2019s parents were leading members in the australian league of rights , a notorious far - right organisation that has been accused of anti - semitism . ) three children and some very public business hits and misses later , forrest made two key realisations : china was \u201cawakening\u201d , and bhp and rio tinto were doing no new exploration in the pilbara .\nswan was set upon for promoting class warfare \u2013 a charge that rests on a peculiar definition of both \u201cclass\u201d and \u201cwarfare\u201d . if anything , palmer and company are more influential today . rinehart\u2019s pet politician , barnaby joyce , is now on the front bench . forrest has been charged by prime minister tony abbott to wean indigenous people off welfare . in the 2013 federal election , clive palmer won the seat of fairfax in the house of representatives , and come 1 july , his palmer united party senators will be part of the group that holds the balance of power in the upper house .\ncoordinator , business office / administrative dean email kathy i am married and have three daughters . my husband and i enjoy our farms and family life . we live in laurens where our family has small business and i commute to anderson weekly to work with our students and work from home the remainder of the week . my hobby is gardening and i especially like growing flowers . i have worked with forrest college since 1997 where i began as a computer lab assistant to charles palmer . i have worked in the financial aid and business office since 1999 . i love my work in the business office because everyday is a new challenge . i believe in forrest college , we provide students with a quality education and i am proud to be a member of the forrest college team .\ndrafting watson would provide insurance in multiple ways . if palmer plays well , the clemson star can take a year to develop and be ready to step in for the 2018 campaign . if palmer falters , the team could turn to the rookie sooner and hope he provides a spark to the offense .\n' i also had a kind of a quirky personality as a kid and tom took on some of my mannerisms and incorporated them into forrest ' s character .\npalmer is less than a month from winning federal approval for his galilee railway and reef - side port , which will reconfigure the state of queensland , add billions to his portfolio , and \u2013 let\u2019s just speculate \u2013 perhaps make him more amenable to supporting prime minister abbott\u2019s legislative agenda . if this was abbott\u2019s bet , palmer\u2019s much - lampooned move into politics could not have been more brilliantly timed . the palmer united party\u2019s $ 10 million election budget already looks like small change .\ntwo decades ago the movie forrest gump was the toast of the oscars \u2013 winning six academy awards including best actor for tom hanks and best director for robert zemeckis .\nthis twenty - fifth issue of ' books are everything ' is dedicated to\ncharles a . nuetzel . a shy , self - styled writer who has certainly left and indelible mark on vintage paperback collecting . . . . many thanks from all the thousands of collectors of vintage packer backs .\nnote from charles nuetzel : a very nice tribute , i thought .\ndiscovering palmer\u2019s kent : samuel palmer , graham sutherland and paul drury an extensive selection of the pastoral etchings of three highly talented artists in the vicinity of the village that was their inspiration . drawing from both private and public collections nationwide . until 23 august mascalls gallery , maidstone road , paddock wood , kent , tn12 6lt .\nbut child star michael conner humphreys - who played a young forrest in leg braces - missed out on his big chance to attend the biggest showbiz event on the planet .\nin the film forrest utters the immortal line : ' mama always said life was like a box of chocolates . you never know what you ' re gonna get . '\ntom took on some of my mannerisms and incorporated them into forrest ' s character . i remember tom would watch me and try to pick up some of my habits . i guess some of them were a little strange and they ended up adjusting the character so that the adult forrest gump was a lot like how i was as a child . '\none imagines the yindjibarndi would have been less than thrilled to hear that forrest would head the abbott government\u2019s review into aboriginal employment and training programs . a political career has long beckoned , writes burrell : \u201che is close to tony abbott [ as he had been to both john howard and kevin rudd ] and the two men have chatted informally about forrest\u2019s interest in joining the liberal party and entering federal parliament . \u201d others think he\u2019d prefer to emulate his great - great - uncle , sir john forrest , and become the premier of wa .\npalmer\u2019s \u201cunusual sales techniques\u201d included \u201crunning down to the diagonal end of an acreage block to lean against the old farm fence and yell back at the potential customers\u201d so as to make the block appear larger . he duly made a small fortune , married sue , and in 1984 tried for federal preselection as a national party candidate . he lost to peter slipper ( who later switched to the liberal party before ending up as an independent ) . the consolation prize seems to have been becoming a national party spokesman . parnell reports that a portrait of russ hinze , the \u201cminister for everything\u201d and a man emblematic of the bjelke - petersen era , used to hang in one of palmer\u2019s offices . ( hinze once overturned a local council\u2019s planning order to approve a palmer development . ) today , a photo of palmer with bjelke - petersen is prominent in the palmer resort\u2019s foyer .\nhowever , there\u2019s also a history of bitter fallings - out with a wide range of former colleagues , many of which have ended up in the courts . astonishingly , burrell finds that , on various matters , four different judges have questioned forrest\u2019s truthfulness , ethics and morality . but it\u2019s not until we read of forrest\u2019s dealings with indigenous communities that things get truly murky .\non 25th march 1833 , edmund kean makes his last stage performance , appearing at covent garden , where he plays othello , while his son charles kean plays iago . edmund collapses on stage during the performance .\npoignant : one of the most moving scenes of the film was when forrest rescued gump and said : ' you got shot . ' bubba replied : ' i wanna go home . '\nthe scene saw young forrest flee a group of bullies on bikes , and fans will remember that his legs were in braces at the time , making his escape all the more courageous .\npalmer had not made it to the session . i mention that i had , and ask him if our resource richness places us in a quandary when it comes to climate change .\nto those concerned about the potential for conflict between palmer\u2019s vast pecuniary interests and his newfound political clout , he claims he\u2019s \u201cnever made any money by any favours anyone\u2019s ever given me\u201d .\namerican author charles nuetzel ( pronounced newt - zel ) was born in san francisco in 1934 . the son of artist albert nuetzel , charles has written over 70 paperback originals under many pen names . when victor berch asked me to see what i could dig up about scorpion books , i called nuetzel ' s agent , forrest j ackerman . both victor and i had heard nuetzel had died , and over 20 years have passed since his last book was published . ackerman surprised me with the news that nuetzel was alive and well and living in southern california . ackerman got me in touch with nuetzel , which led to this interview :\nbut mr . palmer ' s career in washington wat to be buffeted by politics and bureaucratic ri valries . first the president moved him to a new division answering to the white house . and , in 1942 , mr . roosevelt en tirely reshuffled the govern ment ' s jerry\u2010built housing pro gram , bringing in a new coor dinator , and dispatching mr . palmer to europe .\nbark charles keen , [ john t . ] chattin , master , arrived at new york on 9 may 1854 , 26 days from antwerp , with 350 passengers ; the passenger manifest was signed and dated the following day .\nin recognition of these figures\u2019 collective might , the past 18 months have seen a rush of biographies of rinehart , forrest and palmer but also \u2013 because they can\u2019t all be winners \u2013 nathan tinkler . i took these books with me to the sunshine coast in the hope of gleaning further insights into their subjects \u2013 further , that is , to those i was already getting at the club de madrid\u2019s conference .\nif narcissism is common among politicians , so , perhaps , is a fascination with extinction \u2013 and clive palmer , the man with a squirrel grip on the balance of power in federal parliament , doesn\u2019t hide either trait . swing into the palmer coolum resort , on queensland\u2019s sunshine coast , and you spy a life - size model tyrannosaurus rex looming over the golf course . then , attached to a minibus\u2019 luggage trailer , there\u2019s a giant campaign photo of palmer , his waist airbrushed , his two thumbs up . at check - in , above the reception desk , are the plans for his titanic replica , titanic ii , and a photo of him with arms outstretched under a mock - up of the ship\u2019s bow . pictures of palmer with various dignitaries , or just at leisure , adorn the walls and hallways .\nmany business associates and managers of palmer family business interests were also named directors . the other initial officers were c . p . hoglund , sarasota , f . h . gunther , george p . howell , tampa , and r . k . thompson of sarasota . thompson was the division manager of the palmer estate and assisted in organizing the bank with former russian prince michael cantacuzene . cantacuzene , a palmer family member by marriage , was credited with organizing the bank and served as vice - president . john b . cleveland served as the bank ' s first president . previously , cleveland was employed as the manager of the palmer corporation in its tampa office . his previous banking experience was in kewanee , illinois . former american national bank cashier , iron ross , was retained as assistant cashier of the new institution .\nwhile working for mr . roosevelt , mr . palmer was fre quently controversial . he was criticized by some for relying too heavily on private enter prise , and by others for helping to destroy private enterprise .\npalmer arranges a buggy for young bob to tour around \u201cpalmersaurus\u201d , his soon - to - be - opened dinosaur theme park . bindi clasps her hands together and , genuflecting , thanks the tycoon for his generosity .\nwilliam charles macready is responsible for reverting productions of king lear back to shakespeare ' s original text , following 150 years of performances which favoured nahum tate ' s version , the history or king lear , which concluded the tragic ending into a happy one .\non 10th may the astor place riot breaks out at the astor opera house in new york . the civic disturbance , part of a run of similar events in the city , saw immigrants fighting against native new yorkers and both groups rising up against the upper classes . however , the dispute was originally born out of the well - known theatrical rivalry between american actor edwin forrest and british actor william charles macready , who were both convinced they were the better actor of shakespeare ' s major roles .\nthat a mining magnate like palmer should wish to harness australia\u2019s future to his own wouldn\u2019t matter so much were he not now in a position to engineer it . in mid 2010 , palmer and fellow mining entrepreneurs lent their heft to a $ 20 million advertising campaign to scuttle the rudd government\u2019s bid to tax mining super profits on behalf of all australians \u2013 to whom technically , after all , the country\u2019s minerals belonged . so emphatic was the billionaires\u2019 victory that they upended rudd\u2019s prime ministership in the process . nearly two years later , the then treasurer , wayne swan , accused the mining magnates of having become so powerful they presented a threat to australian democracy . \u201cwhat characterises the vested interests that i\u2019m concerned about is how they misrepresent their self - interest as the national interest , \u201d he wrote in an essay for this magazine . swan named three names in the article : gina rinehart , andrew forrest and clive palmer .\ndr . charles fox gardiner ' s long life captures the essence - and often the adventure - of practicing medicine in late - nineteenth and early - twentieth century colorado , from his early days in crested butte , meeker , and the wild country surrounding them to his long tenure in colorado springs , caring for everyone from general palmer , the city ' s founder , to its poorest residents , and especially tubercular patients , who flocked to colorado seeking the\nfresh air cure\nhe advocated .\nhe is survived by his widow , laura sawtell palmer ; three daughters , mrs , margaret mo ses , mrs . laura benedict and mrs . jeannette cath of ashe ville , n . c , , and eight grandchil dren .\nback at the club de madrid\u2019s conference , palmer is hosting a dinner by one of the resort\u2019s swimming pools . the former leaders are rubbing shoulders with australian delegates , who almost invariably have a connection to palmer \u2013 be it family , business or the palmer united party . failed candidates such as joh bjelke - petersen\u2019s son john mix with senators - elect like the former rugby league star , the so - called \u201cbrick with eyes\u201d , glenn lazarus . another senator - to - be , ricky muir , from the australian motoring enthusiast party , had flown up the previous weekend for the opening of motorama , palmer\u2019s vintage car exhibit ( family admission : $ 100 ) . muir is on the guest list for this show , too , but had other commitments . one can\u2019t help but think of him , though \u2013 and of his youtube video of kangaroo poo\u2013throwing hijinx \u2013 as the foreign guests snap photos of themselves near the resort\u2019s stray roos .\n\u201cwell , i\u2019ve never formed a final view on whether climate change is important , personally , \u201d palmer interrupts , \u201cbecause i haven\u2019t looked at it enough , but i have formed the view that the carbon tax is no point . \u201d\nin 2011 , the agency also tore down the roosevelt house and palmer house senior - citizen high - rises and relocated residents into other properties . however , the john o . chiles and cosby spear senior citizen high rises remained open .\nin the military : forrest served in vietnam in the us army , having enlisted rather than being drafted . he served under lt dan , the platoon leader who he saves ( played by gary sinise , left ) but who would rather have died\nforrest has lived in tasmania for 70 years and before his retirement owned and ran aquaculture company ' barilla bay seafoods ' for over 30 years , building the business up from scratch . when he sold the business in 2010 it employed 52 people .\nforrest grew up on a pilbara cattle and sheep station called minderoo in the years when lang hancock\u2019s discoveries were redefining the landscape . unlike gina rinehart , forrest played with and was schooled alongside the aboriginal children whose forebears had worked , mostly unpaid , for the forrest family . he learnt early how to use his fists , and at hale , the exclusive perth school where he eventually matriculated , \u201che would always carry a mouthguard in his back pocket just in case the opportunity arose for a fight\u201d . he also knew how to do battle through charm : after finishing a degree majoring in economics and international politics , he served as a stockbroker to alan bond , laurie connell , rodney adler and robert holmes \u00e0 court , earning the moniker \u201csilver tongue\u201d .\nlater mr . palmer became chairman of the atlanta hous ing authority , which sponsored government \u2010subsidized low in come housing there . president roosevelt brought him to washington in 1940 to serve as housing coordinator for the na tional defense advisory com mission .\nin clive : the story of clive palmer , sean parnell assures us that \u201cthis book was never going to be a hagiography , but nor would it be a hatchet job . \u201d it does veer rather closer to one than the other , though . according to palmer\u2019s nephew and employee clive mensink , his uncle is a \u201cvisionary \u2026 he needs to be listened to\u201d . father peter quin , the priest of st ignatius catholic parish claims , \u201che\u2019s a great christian , an extraordinarily generous man . \u201d palmer has donated liberally to the parish school . his tendency to \u201clash out\u201d is brushed away by a friend as frustration at being \u201clight years ahead of the thinking processes of a lot of the people around the table\u201d . and analysing mr palmer\u2019s early efforts as a poet \u2013 \u201cman of love / is my name / man of love / will remain\u201d \u2013 parnell concludes , \u201cthe poems point to someone with a deep sense of feeling , someone with both a social and political conscience\u201d .\nchildcare coordinator email debra hello ! i am debra evett , the childcare coordinator at forrest college . i have an aasb with an emphasis in childcare management from forrest college . the college offers free childcare for the children of our students while our students attend classes . the onsite childcare works out wonderfully for our students because they can check in on their child / children while they attend their classes . i have worked with children for 20 + years and i enjoy the new adventures that they bring to the room daily .\nburrell includes much information on forrest\u2019s infectious enthusiasm , huge energy , kindness and charitable instincts . he has pledged to give away half his fortune during his lifetime , and in 2010 he even stepped in to stop two men having a \u201cvicious brawl\u201d in perth\u2019s cbd .\nmeanwhile , about 20 ex - leaders , including the former presidents of the seychelles , kyrgyzstan , peru , latvia , sri lanka and ecuador , form an orderly line on the lawn . they stand together , smiling into the sun . then another picture is taken , with palmer , or professor palmer as he likes to call himself , regardless of the title\u2019s strict accuracy , at the centre . palmer also likes to call himself the joint secretary - general of the world leadership alliance , a club de madrid spin - off position , which he reportedly secured following a donation of half a million euros . behind the ex - leaders , obscured somewhat by a hedge , is the t . rex , its head geared to mech\u00adanically bob up and down .\ncharles forrest has lived in tasmania for 70 years and there are few more passionate about the island state . now retired , he owned and ran his aquaculture company \u2018barilla bay seafoods\u2019 for over 30 years , building the business up from scratch . when he sold the business in 2010 it employed 52 people . charles , who is popularly known by his middle name of peter , has been married to his wife val for 50 years . they have three children and nine grandchildren . he says it is the mismanagement of the state\u2019s economy that inspired him to stand for the upcoming election , having witnessed first - hand the downward spiral tasmania has suffered in recent decades . \u201ctasmania\u2019s financial situation is so dire it\u2019s a wonder we aren\u2019t bankrupt , \u201d he said . \u201c have found over my lifetime that if you can\u2019t get something done properly by others you have to do it yourself . \u201cpalmer united has plans for denison like it has plans for the whole state . once we\u2019re elected we will work tirelessly to develop and implement projects that create business wealth and jobs for tasmanians . \u201cwe need change here and previously there has been nobody around to provide it . anyone who wants change in this state knows they can\u2019t vote labor , they can\u2019t vote liberal and they can\u2019t vote for the greens . \u201cpalmer united is a new force in tasmanian politics and it is a force for good . \u201d\n' i remember tom would watch me and try to pick up some of my habits . i guess some of them were a little strange and they ended up adjusting the character so that the adult forrest gump was a lot like how i was as a child . '\nthe bottom line remains the same . arizona will need to find a new quarterback soon . taking watson now if he ' s available at no . 13 is likely a better move than waiting another year and going all - in on palmer bouncing back in 2017 .\npalmer soon dropped out of his studies and worked as an interviewing officer at the public defender\u2019s office in brisbane until , he claims , he uncovered police corruption . after receiving a threatening phone call , he fled the state along with his wife - to - be , susan parker . they bought an old paddleboat and sailed along the murray river until the coast was clear . returning to joh bjelke - petersen\u2019s queensland , one might say palmer then took advantage of the gung - ho political climate and astutely turned his hand to real estate .\nthe first chapter begins , \u201cwhen judy forrest discovered she was pregnant in 1961 , her first reaction was to plan for a miscarriage . \u201d burrell has her riding bareback and jumping off the roof before eventually delivering john andrew henry , scion of the illustrious wa pioneering family . it\u2019s an arresting , if slightly tasteless , story , but one we\u2019re told forrest knew about as a young child , and the pop - psychological reading is that his business drive might connect to his \u201csubconsciously trying to prove to his mother that he deserved to be born in the first place\u201d .\nthe cardinals are in a tricky spot . they would likely prefer to use this selection to bolster their roster elsewhere since starting quarterback carson palmer announced his intention to return for 2017 after considering retirement . the value on watson might be too good to pass up , though .\nthe u . s . bark charles keen , 683 tons , was built at perth amboy , nj , in 1853 , and registered as an hermaphrodite brig in new york on 17 december 1853 . aside from the voyage from antwerp to new york ( see below ) , i have only the following information on her :\nofficer , student support services email janie my name is janie turmon , and i will likely be the first individual that you\u2019ll see and meet when you walk through our front doors . i\u2019ll greet you and introduce you to forrest college , the place where i first started my studies as a work study student while i was pursuing my associate degree in business administration . i graduated with my degree in 1999 and have been with the college ever since , working in admissions and helping individuals who are interested in improving their lives better understand the benefits that taking their studies at forrest college will bring to themselves . my years of association with forrest college have been positive . i am very grateful to be a part of an educational institution that is a pillar to the community as well as a place where individuals can come to make a big difference in their lives .\nmixed summer exhibition the summer exhibition at the portland gallery will feature works from nick botting , archie forrest , gordon mitchell , paul rafferty , edward seago , david spiller & kirsty wither . until 12 september the portland gallery , 8 bennet street ( off arlington street ) london sw1a 1rp 020 7493 1888\npalmer ' s passer rating dropped nearly 20 points last season from his terrific 2015 campaign . for a team with playoff - level talent , hoping the 37 - year - old can return to form without another legitimate signal - caller on the roster should he struggle would be a risk .\nalexander hamilton , american by richard brookhiser . the free press , 1999 . alexander hamilton : a biography by forrest mcdonald . w . w . norton & company , 1979 . selected writings and speeches of alexander hamilton , ed . morton j . frisch . american enterprise institute for public policy research , 1985 .\n\u201cwell , actually , it\u2019s the struggling economy , \u201d he begins . \u201cwe [ the palmer united party ] have a policy where we want to grow the economy , create more wealth , which creates more revenue and lifts our standard of living . so , that\u2019s what we should be doing . \u201d\nin the nineteen\u2010thirties , when government ' s role in the hous ing business was fiercely op posed by most real estate people , mr . palmer became one of the country ' s leading advo cates of federal intervention to reclaim slums and , later , to house personnel for the gath ering war effort .\nforrest believes paying large royalties to indigenous groups is \u201cmining welfare\u201d . instead his company promotes the hiring of indigenous workers , and \u201cevery new aboriginal recruit is handed a fishing rod as a symbol of forrest\u2019s much - repeated aphorism : give a man a fish \u2026\u201d yet this paternalism is also highly self - serving . other mining companies , also in need of labour , support similar employment schemes and pay equitable royalties . as burrell notes , \u201csafeguards \u2026 have become standard in native title agreements between miners and indigenous groups , including the use of trust structures administered by professional managers and the creation of special funds that can be drawn on only by future generations\u201d .\nat the invitation of greek planner constantinos doxiadis , palmer participated in a seminar at the athens center of ekistics in summer , 1968 . locally , he served as vice - president of the atlanta historical society in 1965 - 1966 and , in addition , was a member of the housing resources executive committee for the atlanta housing authority from 1967 to 1969 . he was an organizer and member of the georgia world congress ad hoc committee in 1970 and co - chairman of the executive board from 1971 to 1973 . palmer also chaired the advisory committee of the graduate city planning program at the georgia institute of technology , 1957 - 1973 .\nmackintosh architecture : context making & meaning an exhibition devoted to the architectural work of charles rennie mackintosh , the first of its kind , and includes drawings , rarely - seen archival material , commissioned film , and models . 18 july 2014 \u2013 4 january 2015 hunterian museum & art gallery , 82 hillhead st . , university of glasgow , glasgow , g12 8qq 0141 330 5431\npalmer was born in 1954 , the same year as rinehart , to an adoring mother and a colourful father , who , as parnell outlines in some detail , was variously a film producer , travel maverick , salesman , tv and radio hobbyist , and author of ruptured 40 years : how to live with your hernia .\nthe movie was a global success . it depicts several decades in the life of forrest gump , a slow - witted and naive , but good - hearted and athletically prodigious , man from alabama who witnesses , and in some cases influences , some of the defining events of the latter half of the 20th century in the united states .\nanother peculiarity is palmer\u2019s adjunct professorship at bond university\u2019s school of sustainable development . his townsville nickel refinery has sought to dump ponds of contaminated liquid into the great barrier reef marine park . like rinehart , palmer has a galilee basin \u201csuper - mine\u201d and has won approval to duplicate her railway through 450 kilometres of agricultural land , to another port terminal at abbot point on the great barrier reef . the china first mine will destroy much of the 8000 - hectare bimblebox nature refuge , a remnant woodland home to many endangered species . it will eventually process up to 40 million tonnes of coal a year . all this , and he might yet become the most powerful man in australian politics .\nbae : ah yes , the mark of pak san ri ( book co . of american 010 ) . charles , even with the bradbury story missing and even though the company immediately went under , if this goes on remains one of your greatest achievements . what a line - up for an anthology : richard matheson , isaac asimov , fritz leiber , a . e . van vogt . . .\nmedical assisting program coordinator email theresa i am a 2002 medical assistant graduate of forrest college . i have been working in my chosen field since graduation and decided in 2013 to pursue a degree in nursing . i completed my adn in 2015 from greenville tech . i have a passion to teach others and guide them in finding a career path that is versatile and rewarding .\nin his poetry collection from around that time , dreams , hopes and reflections , palmer claimed , \u201cmy life has been as any man\u2019s , a search for my own identity . \u201d perhaps palmer has worked out who he is , but it\u2019s unclear if anyone else has , including his biographer . parnell never gets to the heart of his subject\u2019s incredible contradictions . palmer is a vehement anti - communist who has made his fortune doing business with china . he\u2019s a climate change sceptic who started a company trying to commercialise scientific research and developments \u2013 \u201cwe have a lot of faith in these scientists\u201d . he claims in his poetic memoir to find inspiration in martin luther king , jr . but became a nationals spokesman at a time when it kept a soft stance on apartheid in south africa . \u201cfreedom of speech\u201d has been emblazoned on his golf course , and on the uniforms of the a - league soccer team he used to own , but he\u2019s been quick to threaten to sue people for defamation . ( his who\u2019s who entry once listed litigation as a hobby . )\nthe papers are divided into thirteen series generally preserving the file classification system used by palmer throughout his life to organize his records . the bulk of the material is contained in two subject file series : series 1 and series 4 . these include correspondence , business records , and reports as well as publications about public housing and urban redevelopment , 1920 - 1973 .\nlibrarian email brandy \u201cthe journey of a thousand miles begins with one step\u201d \u2013 lao tzu i am originally from the chesterfield / patrick , sc area . i graduated from coker college with a ba in psychology and minor in communications in 2008 and received my mlis from the university of south carolina in 2012 . i am currently the library information services coordinator at forrest college and also supervise the ged and tutoring programs . in addition , i teach keyboarding , and create the college\u2019s newsletter . one of our goals at forrest college is to assist students in taking steps to where they want to go by helping them along the way . the ged program is an entryway to our college programs for those who just have an extra step to take to prepare for college .\nrinehart does not enjoy the boy - next - door - made - good popularity of , say , palmer or \u201ctwiggy\u201d forrest . this might have something to do with gender \u2013 and as she wars with her children it\u2019s easy to paint her with the medea brush \u2013 but judging from the testimonials in adele ferguson\u2019s gina rinehart : the untold story of the richest woman in the world it might also be related to a rather jarring personality . \u201cshe could be great fun \u2026 but more often than not , everything turned nasty or narky , generally over who would pay the bill , \u201d comments one former friend in this page - turner with a touch of jackie collins , or perhaps colleen mccullough . it\u2019s full of sex , power , money and dynastic infighting .\nin addition to the organizations mentioned above , palmer ' s professional affiliations included : the housing centre ( london ) ; national planning association ; foreign policy association ; american society of planning officials ; national housing and town planning council ( england ) ; international federation of housing and town planning ( belgium ) ; american legion ; military order of foreign wars ; and the english - speaking union .\npalmer ' s publications include adventures of a slum fighter ( 1955 ) and numerous articles and speeches on building management , public housing , and urban renewal . between the 1930s and 1960s , he was invited on several occasions to lecture to classes at both harvard university and dartmouth college ; in 1968 , he made a presentation to the graduate school of city planning at the university of nottingham , england .\npalmer enrolled in an arts degree at the university of queensland , where he became involved in conservative politics , including passionate anti - abortion activism . in 1974 , he sought liberal party preselection for the state seat of albert but was unsuccessful . accounts differ , but after allegations of \u201celectoral irregularities\u201d in his bid to become president of the young liberals , he either left or was expelled from the organisation .\nfrom an italian migrant background , zucco grew up melbourne in a family of bakers and his brother vince is said to have opened one of melbourne ' s first pizza shops . vince later opened hobart ' s first pizza shop and marti joined him in hobart in 1974 after a period of travel . marti zucco opened his own shop in north hobart and now runs his own hospitality business including the north hobart italian restaurant that carries his name . zucco serves on hobart city council and is currently the council ' s longest serving alderman . he has previously contested tasmanian legislative council elections and was the palmer united party candidate for franklin at the 2013 federal election . he has since had a spectacular falling out with the party and has objected to the palmer united party being registered to contest the 2014 state election .\npalmer\u2019s eyes narrow . \u201cfirstly , \u201d he tells me , \u201ca greater principle than climate change is democracy , where different points of view can be discussed freely , and people can have different points of opinion , right ? i was of the view that the carbon tax was a useless tax because it only applied to australians . well , we know the air moves around the world , air can move across borders \u2026\u201d\nwith a need for their own bank space , the newly organized palmer national bank and trust company of sarasota made the first floor of the building its temporary banking headquarters when original plans called for the new bank to be located in the former banking house of its successor , the first bank and trust company , on main street at nearby five points were not completed when the stock market crashed causing first bank to close .\nthat afternoon colonel charles noyes led 2 , 000 troops in a march from the 17th u . s . infantry and officers training camp in fort mcpherson to downtown atlanta , where they set up command at the corner of peachtree and baker streets . soldiers and officers in training\u2014many still feverish after having typhoid immunizations the day before\u2014manned bucket brigades , helped residents evacuate , and directed traffic . they were joined by georgia national guard\u2019s fifth regiment and governor\u2019s horse guard units , who had been training near lakewood .\nclive palmer rises to wrap it up . \u201cwherever we come from , wherever we\u2019re going to , we all inhabit this planet together , we all have a shared future , \u201d he says , before nimbly switching gears . \u201cso , tonight i\u2019m going to ask you to all come forward , rush me , because all the desserts are behind me , and after that , we\u2019re down to see the dinosaurs . thank you . \u201d\nin atlanta , he belonged to the capital city , piedmont driving , commercial , and rotary clubs . he also was a member of the burning - tree , cosmos , and army - navy clubs , located in washington . d . c . ; the dartmouth club of new york ; and the royal and ancient golf club of st . andrews in scotland . palmer died in atlanta on june 16 , 1973 , at the age of eighty .\nnuetzel : everything . wrote all 8 books , wrote all the ads and copy inside , wrote all the cover lines . dad did all 8 covers , all the art and the paste - ups . my father was a commercial artist for many years . most of his work was done for the movie studios . later in his career he did magazine art and paperback covers . it started with me , as a young science - fiction fan , acting as his agent and selling a cover to ray palmer at other worlds . ( the cover was used on one of his publications , science stories . at that time , 1951 - 52 , i was getting to know forrest j ackerman , who later was my agent . and my dad ' s agent . when dad retired from the studios [ movie industry , pacific title & arts } he began doing science fiction covers for me . by then i was writing professionally .\nbut before may rolled into june , construction began on some of the vacant lots . at the corner of north jackson and east avenue , the knight apartments were built . at boulevard and forrest avenue , another multiunit building , the saunders apartments , rose from the ashes . the apartment buildings weren\u2019t the only radical departure from what had been a residential section known for stately homes ; lots once occupied by smaller houses and corner shops now yielded to gas stations and larger stores .\njason nixon adjunct instructor , information technology email jason i graduated from tl hanna high school in 1990 and attended anderson university , tricounty technical college and greenville technical college , leading to numerous certifications in computer information technology ( it ) . i have been in the it field for over 17 years , working in the areas of hardware / software , operating systems , project management , erp , and other related areas . i am certified comptia a + , comptia network + , infosec , certified computer forensics examiner ( ccfe ) and other related areas . i work full time in the it field and am a part - time adjunct instructor with forrest college teaching courses in it security , networking , computer forensics , it support . i am married and reside in anderson , sc . i am very happy to be able to work with forrest college , to share my knowledge , experiences and to guide the students in their chosen career path in information technology .\npalmer swiftly lists other global and domestic issues , including war , nuclear weapons , cattle dying in the mulga country of western queensland , the aboriginal infant mortality rate , and \u201csocially downtrodden people not getting good health services\u201d . he adds : \u201cif you look at the general environmental movement , we can say they focus a lot on the environment but there are a lot of issues they ignore , like the ones i\u2019ve just given you , which i\u2019m concerned about .\nin 1921 georgia baptist hospital relocated from modest space on luckie street to a big lot at the corner of east avenue and boulevard . in 1925 the sears roebuck co . erected a mammoth showroom and distribution center near the former ponce de leon woods , where william hartsfield and his neighbors had huddled as their homes burned . in 1929 the creomulsion company opened a cough syrup factory at glen iris drive and forrest avenue . atlanta - based scripto pen company built a factory along houston and jackson streets ."]}
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stop solution that merges blockchain technologies with traditional payment networks in the new digital assets ecosystem . the company\u2019s portfolio includes anx blockchain solutions , anx payment solutions , anx next commercial solutions . country / city hong kong founded 2013 topic blockchain & cryptocurrency company anx international website urltoken blockchain / cryptocurrency anx international\nhong kong - based exchange anx is introducing a reloadable debit card that can be used across the globe .\n86 . urltoken fintech hong kong @ fintechnewshk description founded in 2013 , golend internet finance is a p2p lending platform featuring hong kong mortgage loans , connecting borrowers and investors directly . country / city hong kong founded 2013 topic lending company golend website urltoken lending golend\n107 . urltoken fintech hong kong @ fintechnewshk description founded in 2015 , vmx labs is a blockchain startup in hong kong focusing on gpu mining , ethereum dapps . country / city hong kong founded 2015 topic blockchain company vmxlabs website urltoken blockchain / cryptocurrency vmx labs\n108 . urltoken fintech hong kong @ fintechnewshk description founded in 2015 , vmx labs is a blockchain startup in hong kong focusing on gpu mining , ethereum dapps . country / city hong kong founded 2015 topic blockchain company vmxlabs website urltoken blockchain / cryptocurrency vmx labs\n94 . urltoken fintech hong kong @ fintechnewshk description next chapter is a hong kong - based rewards - based crowdfunding platform for female entrepreneurs and women - owned businesses . country / city hong kong founded unknown topic crowdfunding company next chapter website nextchapter urltoken crowdfunding next chapter\nanx aims at being a one - stop solution that merges blockchain technologies with traditional payment networks in the new digital assets ecosystem . the company\u2019s portfolio includes anx blockchain solutions , anx payment solutions , anx next commercial solutions .\nhong kong based exchange anx has announced its acquisition of norwegian exchange justcoin , expanding its presence in the european bitcoin market .\nhong kong based exchange anx has announced its acquisition of norwegian exchange justcoin , expanding its presence in the european bitcoin market .\nken lo , managing director of anx , hong kong\u2019s largest bitcoin exchange , says his firm clears charges faster than banks .\ntng wallet is one of hong kong\u2019s leading e - wallets with over 370 , 000 downloads and usage rate comprising around 5 % of hong kong\u2019s population .\n77 . urltoken fintech hong kong @ fintechnewshk description founded in 2009 , futu securities international ( hong kong ) limited provides services to investors engaged in the trading of securities listed on the hong kong and us stock exchanges . the company provides services to support the front , middle and back office functions of securities companies . country / city hong kong founded 2009 topic wealthtech company futu website urltoken wealthtech futu\nusing the anx order book powered by anx ' s latest technology . anx said that it was able to migrate the justcoin platform in\nless than a week\nwith the anx proprietary\ntoday , we take a look at some of hong kong\u2019s hottest fintech startups .\n3 . urltoken fintech hong kong @ fintechnewshk introduction version 0 . 9 june 2017\n10 . urltoken fintech hong kong @ fintechnewshk agenda version 0 . 9 june 2017\n152 . urltoken fintech hong kong @ fintechnewshk description the bitcoin association hong kong stems from a group of people who started to discuss and promote bitcoin in hong kong in the summer of 2012 . as the group of people and bitcoin grew the enthusiasts began to formalize and organize themselves to further promote the use of bitcoin and related technologies in hong kong . country / city hong kong founded 2012 topic fintech associations company bitcoinhk website urltoken fintech associations bitcoinhk\nautomatically links anx customers bitcoin exchange accounts and bitcoin wallets with their anx bitcoin prepaid debit card .\n15 . urltoken fintech hong kong @ fintechnewshk blockchain / cryptocurrency personal finance crowdfunding hong kong fintech start - ups overview ( 3 / 4 ) fintech accelerators fintech associations big data variousregtech / lawtech sources : - ltp , everything you need to know about hong kong\u2019s fintech ecosystem , 16 . 02 . 17 - kmpg study 2015 , making hong kong a fintech centre - company webpage\n151 . urltoken fintech hong kong @ fintechnewshk description the hong kong venture capital and private equity association was established on november 12 , 1987 with the objectives of promoting and protecting the interests of the venture capital industry in hong kong . the association was formed based on a recommendation in the working party of the hong kong association of banks ' study of venture capital and has been incorporated as a company limited by guarantee . country / city hong kong founded 1987 topic fintech associations company hkvca website urltoken fintech associations hkvca\n34 . urltoken fintech hong kong @ fintechnewshk description epaylinks is a retail and internet payment service provider including a bank card acquiring business , established in 1999 . the company offers cross - border rmb e - trade settlement services through service network in hong kong . country / city hong kong founded 1999 topic payment company epaylinks website urltoken payment / mobile wallet epaylinks\n35 . urltoken fintech hong kong @ fintechnewshk description founded in hong kong , ko - kard is an e - wallet prepaid card management program , built over a powerful payment distribution solution . country / city hong kong founded unknown topic mobile wallet company ko - kard website urltoken payment / mobile wallet ko - kard\n111 . urltoken fintech hong kong @ fintechnewshk description founded in 2014 , bitfx is a one - stop bitcoin exchange offering bitcoin retail services throughout hong kong , as well as conventional online bitcoin trading services via mobile and web . country / city hong kong founded 2014 topic blockchain company bitfx website urltoken blockchain / cryptocurrency bitfx\nhong kong ' s first retail outlet for the virtual currency bitcoin will open on friday .\nhong kong operates in a type of regulatory limbo , so uncertainty reigns as much as opportunity . if china clamps down further , hong kong may be forced to rethink its stance .\n84 . urltoken fintech hong kong @ fintechnewshk description founded in 2013 , welab is a fintech startup operating a number of online lending platforms including wolaidai , one of china\u2019s leading mobile leading platforms , and welend , hong kong\u2019s leading online lending platform . country / city hong kong founded 2013 topic lending company welab website urltoken lending welab\nhong kong ( afp ) - a shop selling the virtual bitcoin currency opened in hong kong on friday , as fresh concerns grew in asia over the currency ' s viability and security .\nthe move sees justcoin moving to run on anx infrastructure , as well as incorporating features already available on anx .\nthe main differences between anx elite and anx premium are as follows : there are no limits on maximum card balance and for pos and online transactions with anx elite while anx premium supports speed loading and does not impose monthly fees .\n39 . urltoken fintech hong kong @ fintechnewshk description founded in 2017 , payme from hsbc is a simple , secure and social way to pay , and will be available to everyone in hong kong , no matter which local bank you use . country / city hong kong founded 2017 topic payment company payme website urltoken urltoken payment / mobile wallet payme\n2 . urltoken fintech hong kong @ fintechnewshk preface this report aims to prospect the current situation of technological innovation of the financial services industry of hong kong . we will give an overview of hong kong fintech ecosystem by studying all the current hong kong based fintech startups , and analysing the areas of remittance , mobile payment , insurtech , wealthtech , lending , crowdfunding , blockchain / cryptocurrency , personal finance , dig data , regtech / lawtech and the fintech related investors and incubators in hong kong .\n143 . urltoken fintech hong kong @ fintechnewshk description paperclip is hong kong ' s first dedicated startup campus . paperclip provides space , mentoring and education to innovative entrepreneurs . our mission is to raise hong kong ' s startup standards . paperclip uniquely combines a startup academy with work space . the academy focuses on the lean startup methodologies and business model canvas tools country / city hong kong founded unknown topic fintech accelerators company paperclip website urltoken fintech accelerators paperclip\n42 . urltoken fintech hong kong @ fintechnewshk description founded in 2015 , yintran group is a hong kong - based , financial technology development company that has developed the money transfer network . this network allows users to transfer money , via the internet . the company was established by veteran legal professional , business owner , engineer , and banker . country / city hong kong founded 2015 topic payment company yintran group website urltoken payment / mobile wallet yintran group\nthere are only about 20 hong kong merchants using bitcoins , but the number of international vendors has been on the rise . anx estimates there are around 10 , 000 regular users in hong kong , and that the number of users has been steadily rising .\nfollowing the completion of its three - month pilot scheme in hong kong , uk - based international fintech remittance firm , transferwise will now fully launch their service for both business and personal use here . the post transferwise launches in hong kong , targets businesses and consumers appeared first on fintech hong kong .\n113 . urltoken fintech hong kong @ fintechnewshk description bitquant research laboratories is mom - and - pop hong kong - based financial technology research laboratory developing technologies for local angel investing , trading between africa and china , and for trading options and futures for hong kong equities and digital currencies . all of our software is open source and available through our github repository . country / city hong kong founded unknown topic cryptocurrency company bitquant website urltoken blockchain / cryptocurrency bitquant\nhong kong , 18th may , 2016 \u2013 introducing anx blockchain services ( abs ) , the world ' s first free , easy and instant access to blockchain applications for the global business community . anx international , a fintech company that helps companies harness the value of blockchain technology , is launching abs on a global stage at the cloud expo asia in hong kong today .\n136 . urltoken fintech hong kong @ fintechnewshk description proximiti is a location - based service and analytics platform to telecommunication service providers , banks , sports , and media firms . country / city hong kong founded unknown topic various company proximiti website urltoken various proximiti\nhong kong - based bitcoin exchange anx has commenced a push into the us market with its acquisition of the domain name and brand rights to coinmkt . com .\nthe market for parking spaces in hong kong is hotter than ever as a single spot in a development in kowloon changed hands for a record 6 million hong kong dollars ( $ 765 , 000 ) .\nmax speaks to ken lo , ceo of anx about the anx bitcoin debit card and plans on expanding into startcoin and other alt - coins . they compare the regulatory situation in hong kong versus new york in te . . .\n57 . urltoken fintech hong kong @ fintechnewshk description founded in 2011 , aidyia was founded in hong kong in october 2011 by a team of computer scientists and financial market veterans . they deploy artificial general intelligence ( agi ) technology to identify patterns and predict price movements in global financial markets . country / city hong kong founded 2011 topic wealthtech company aidyia website urltoken wealthtech aidyia\n8 securities is a leading online and mobile investing service in asia with offices in hong kong and tokyo .\naidyia is licensed by the securities & futures commission ( sfc ) in hong kong as an asset manager .\nanx international ( anx ) is a fintech ( financial technology ) company that helps clients harness the advantages of blockchain technology and distributed ledger technology ( dlt ) to transform their business .\n93 . urltoken fintech hong kong @ fintechnewshk description moneysq is a fundraising and lending platform . it is involved in finding various ways to utilize financial technology resources to improve the online lending experience . country / city hong kong founded unknown topic crowdfunding company moneysq website urltoken crowdfunding moneysq\n90 . urltoken fintech hong kong @ fintechnewshk description founded in 2015 , velotrade provides a web - based platform which brings together businesses willing to sell their trade receivables to investors willing to advance funds . country / city hong kong founded 2015 topic lending company velotrade website urltoken lending velotrade\n81 . urltoken fintech hong kong @ fintechnewshk description founded in 2015 , ybex is a young and fast - growing hong kong - based startup in the fintech space , which is a marketplace for foreign exchange services that finds , compares and gets the best services and rates for users\u2019 remittance and money exchange needs . country / city hong kong founded 2015 topic comparison company ybex website urltoken comparison ybex\n73 . urltoken fintech hong kong @ fintechnewshk description lion finance is a fully fledged team whose members are specialized in investment , information origination / aggregation , and machine - learning recommendation . based in hong kong , one of the most vivid financial markets in the world , we stand at the frontier of the fast - changing global market , willing to make\ninvestment\neasy to everyone . country / city hong kong founded unknown topic wealthtech company lion financial website urltoken wealthtech lion financial ( hong kong ) limited\n61 . urltoken fintech hong kong @ fintechnewshk description found in 2013 , ironfly technologies is a trading platform . it provides a combined order and execution management system for equities and equity derivatives . country / city hong kong founded 2013 topic wealthtech company ironfly technologies website ironflytechnolo urltoken wealthtech ironfly technologies\nhong kong - based anx ( asia nexgen ) is the owner and operator of multi - currency online bitcoin exchange platforms anxpro and anxbtc . the company is widely known to have brought the first bitcoin atm in hong kong , in march 2014 , and to offer one of the world ' s first bitcoin prepaid debit card usable on the visa network .\nhong kong \u2014 by day , david shin is an investment banker at a major financial firm . by night and in pretty much every other free minute , he is an entrepreneur looking to break into hong kong\u2019s growing bitcoin scene .\n132 . urltoken fintech hong kong @ fintechnewshk description founded in 2013 , chekk is a place to store and manage all kinds of information . it is a data storage and sharing tool , mobile visual cards service to manage personal and professional brands and an aggregator of emails , news and social networks . country / city hong kong founded 2013 topic regtech company chekk website urltoken regtech / lawtech chekk country / city hong kong founded 2013 topic regtech company chekk website urltoken\n148 . urltoken fintech hong kong @ fintechnewshk description established in july 2000 , investhk\u2019s vision is to strengthen hong kong\u2019s status as the leading international business location in asia . our mission is to attract and retain foreign direct investment which is of strategic importance to the economic development of hong kong . in all our services , we apply the following core values : passion , integrity , professionalism , customer service , business friendliness and responsiveness . country / city hong kong founded 2000 topic fintech associations company investhk website urltoken fintech associations investhk\n131 . urltoken fintech hong kong @ fintechnewshk description founded in 2013 , dragon law provides a web app that allows clients to draft legal documents using its simple , q & a interface . country / city hong kong founded 2013 topic lawtech company dragon law website urltoken regtech / lawtech dragon law\n139 . urltoken fintech hong kong @ fintechnewshk description betatron is a startup accelerator programme providing us $ 30k funding and mentorship from experienced entrepreneurs and industry experts , to help optimize and scale your startup . country / city hong kong founded unknown topic fintech accelerators company betatron website urltoken fintech accelerators betatron\nthe parent company ( anx , formerly known as asia nexgen ) was established in july 2013 and is legally registered and based in hong kong . anx has grown to be one of the most used bitcoin exchange platforms and it is now one of the top 6 largest bitcoin exchanges in the world by volume .\n106 . urltoken fintech hong kong @ fintechnewshk description founded in 2016 , oklink provides bitcoin - based cross - border transfer service which allows users to send national and digital currencies across borders free of charge . country / city hong kong founded 2016 topic blockchain company oklink website urltoken blockchain / cryptocurrency oklink\n66 . urltoken fintech hong kong @ fintechnewshk description founded in 2011 , prive managers is a software solution company . it provides an online platform for wealth management , asset allocation , and product structuring tools to advisors , wealth managers , and other clients . country / city hong kong founded 2011 topic wealthtech company prive managers website privemanagers . com wealthtech prive managers\n76 . urltoken fintech hong kong @ fintechnewshk description founded in 2007 , sentient technologies is a developer of artificial intelligence software . the company uses artificial intelligence ( ai ) technology and distributed computing to deliver services to complex problems in a wide variety of fields . country / city san francisco , hong kong founded 2007 topic wealthtech company sentient website urltoken wealthtech sentient\n147 . urltoken fintech hong kong @ fintechnewshk description the securities and futures commission ( sfc ) is an independent statutory body set up in 1989 to regulate hong kong ' s securities and futures markets . we derive our investigative , remedial and disciplinary powers from the securities and futures ordinance ( sfo ) and subsidiary legislation . operationally independent of the government of the hong kong special administrative region , we are funded mainly by transaction levies and licensing fees . country / city hong kong founded 1989 topic fintech associations company sfc website urltoken fintech associations sfc\n9 . urltoken fintech hong kong @ fintechnewshk description fintechnews gives daily informations about financial technology in south - east asia - i . e . mobile payment , personal finance , bitcoin , blockchain , robo advisor and lending . linkedin fintech news hong kong founded 2014 media fintech news hk website urltoken facebook @ fitechnewshk instagram @ fitechnewshk fintech hong kong start - ups media\n101 . urltoken fintech hong kong @ fintechnewshk description bitsim puts mobilemoney , bitcoins & blockchain assets on top of any existing sim card enabling bitcoin transactions between anyone , anywhere , on any phone , any time . country / city hong kong founded unknown topic blockchain company bitsim website urltoken blockchain / cryptocurrency bitsim\n\u201clike water , bitcoin may take the path of least resistance and find its way into hong kong , \u201d said michael chau , a business professor at the university of hong kong . \u201cbecause of the city\u2019s proximity to china \u2014 and because it has become part of the country since 1997 \u2014 hong kong has the potential to absorb part of china\u2019s bitcoin market . \u201d\n87 . urltoken fintech hong kong @ fintechnewshk description founded in 2014 , monexo is an online p2p lending marketplace with the goal of providing superior customer experience and removing the friction in the borrowing process with use of robust technology . country / city hong kong founded 2014 topic lending company monexo website urltoken lending monexo\n88 . urltoken fintech hong kong @ fintechnewshk description founded in 2016 , qupital is an online invoice financing platform . it allows companies to raise finance against their receivables by connecting them with investors interested in a new asset class . country / city hong kong founded 2016 topic lending company qupital website urltoken lending qupital\n95 . urltoken fintech hong kong @ fintechnewshk description founded in 2015 , crowd angels offers omni - sourcing for believers . the solution combines integrated crowdfunding and crowdsourcing in a platform as a service model ( paas ) . country / city hong kong founded 2015 topic crowdfunding company crowd angels website urltoken crowdfunding crowd angels\n\u00a9 2018 questex llc . all rights reserved . 13 / f , 88 hing fat street , causeway bay , hong kong\ndeloitte has ranked hong kong as the fifth leading fintech hubs in 2016 , ahead of south korea , switzerland and frankfurt .\n149 . urltoken fintech hong kong @ fintechnewshk description the hong kong monetary authority ( hkma ) was established on 1 april 1993 by merging the office of the exchange fund with the office of the commissioner of banking . its main functions and responsibilities are governed by the exchange fund ordinance and the banking ordinance and it reports to the financial secretary . country / city hong kong founded 1993 topic fintech associations company hkma website urltoken fintech associations hkma\n55 . urltoken fintech hong kong @ fintechnewshk description founded in 2016 , finfabrik is a financial technology company that combines comprehensive business advice with delivering tailored it solutions \u2013 all under one roof . the company explores and defines strategy and operations with the client ; builds technology , and runs infrastructure allowing businesses to focus on what is most important : the customer . country / city hong kong founded 2016 topic wealthtech company finfabrik website urltoken wealthtech finfabrik\n79 . urltoken fintech hong kong @ fintechnewshk description founded in 2012 , moneyhero is an online comparison platform for financial and insurance products . it offers credit card comparison , personal loan comparison , mortgage comparison , and insurance comparison . country / city hong kong founded 2012 topic comparison company moneyhero website moneyhero urltoken comparison moneyhero\n63 . urltoken fintech hong kong @ fintechnewshk description founded in 2016 , kristal advisors ( hk ) ltd ( kristal ) powered by o2o is an ai - powered online asset management platform . the company is licensed by the sfc to carry out advising on securities and asset management regulated activities . country / city hong kong founded 2016 topic wealthtech company krital website urltoken kristal wealthtech krital\n64 . urltoken fintech hong kong @ fintechnewshk description founded in 2013 , lattice is an intellectual property ( ip ) driven capital - markets fintech company , focusing on developing front - office portfolio decision - support platform that enables return , risk and cost - aware portfolio investment processes with analytical precision . country / city hong kong founded 2013 topic wealthtech company lattice website urltoken wealthtech lattice\n18 . urltoken fintech hong kong @ fintechnewshk description founded in 2014 , currenxie helps the business community eliminate barriers to trade by offering efficient fx and cross border payment solutions . we focus on technology , innovation and client service . country / city hong kong founded 2014 topic fx company currenxie website urltoken fx / remittance currenxie\n24 . urltoken fintech hong kong @ fintechnewshk description transwap is a platform that matches one\u2019s foreign currency needs with other users at the mid - market exchange rate in an easy and secure way , helping users to save money . country / city hong kong founded unknown topic remittance company transwap website urltoken fx / remittance transwap\n51 . urltoken fintech hong kong @ fintechnewshk description founded in 2014 , gobear is an online comparison portal that provides various products of insurance and finance . it offers consumers a free and transparent comparison process - based on their financial needs . country / city hong kong founded 2014 topic insurtech company gobear website urltoken insurtech gobear\n142 . urltoken fintech hong kong @ fintechnewshk description ic studio partners with talented and passionate entrepreneurs to build tech - based companies ; accelerating the process of venture - building by turning ideas into sustainable , valuable businesses . country / city hong kong founded 2015 topic fintech accelerators company ic studio website urltoken fintech accelerators ic studio\nanx international (\nanx\n) is a one - stop shop for blockchain technologies merging traditional payment networks with the new digital assets ecosystem . founded in 2013 , anx ' s achievements and milestones include introducing the world '\nthe launch and groundwork of openanx is currently being coordinated by anx international and veteran advisors from the industry . founded in 2013 , anx international is a\n29 . urltoken fintech hong kong @ fintechnewshk description founded in 2010 , moneyswap is a company traded on the london stock exchange ( stock code : swap . l ) with its headquarters in hong kong . moneyswap limited , a wholly owned subsidiary , is regulated under financial conduct authority ( fca ) , united kingdom and is registered as a small payment institution ( spi ) for merchant acquisition and issuing payment instruments . country / city hong kong founded 2010 topic payment company moneyswap website urltoken payment / mobile wallet moneyswap\nanx international ( anx ) is a fintech ( financial technology ) company that helps clients harness the advantages of blockchain technology . our passion in digital assets innovation and our expertise in the financial technology field are the foundations of anx . our vision is to make digital assets easy and accessible .\nat the anx headquarters yesterday , dave chapman , the company ' s chief operating officer , demonstrated how to use the newly arrived machine .\ntwo companies , anxbtc bitcoin and the bitcoin group hong kong , both announced yesterday that they plan to launch atms within days .\nhong kong - based branches of punjab national bank and indian overseas bank have been put under enhanced supervisory oversight and barred from proactively soliciting customer deposits by the hong kong monetary authority as the capital adequacy ratio of the two lenders fell below the regulatory requirements .\n71 . urltoken fintech hong kong @ fintechnewshk description founded in 1982 , yff ( formerly known as ruidong group co . ltd . ) listed on the main board of hkex . in line with the business development , the group\u2019s subsidiaries are participants of the china exchange and hold various types of financial securities licenses granted by the hong kong securities and futures commission . country / city hong kong founded 1982 topic wealthtech company yf financial website urltoken wealthtech yf financial\n32 . urltoken fintech hong kong @ fintechnewshk description founded in 2012 , ibox is a mobile payment service for acquiring banking cards that enables its users to run their businesses from anywhere . sim card for secure virtual currency transactions . country / city hong kong founded 2012 topic payment company ibox website urltoken payment / mobile wallet ibox\n60 . urltoken fintech hong kong @ fintechnewshk description found in 2014 , coherent capital advisors provides a web - based analytics and advisory platform focused on asset & liability management , risk & capital management , and advanced analytics . country / city hong kong founded 2014 topic wealthtech company coherent capital advisors website urltoken wealthtech coherent capital advisors\n75 . urltoken fintech hong kong @ fintechnewshk description helios is an artificial intelligence platform . it converts complex data into actionable strategy . they use machine learning , statistical modeling , and applied decision theory to deliver artificial intelligence solutions for their clients . country / city hong kong founded unknown topic wealthtech company helios website urltoken wealthtech helios\n31 . urltoken fintech hong kong @ fintechnewshk description founded in 2014 , fuzo is an online platform and wallet for mobile money , bitcoins and blockchain assets transaction . the company offers an embedded security element and esim platform which uses mobile virtual sim card for secure virtual currency transactions . country / city hong kong founded 2014 topic mobile wallet company fuzo website urltoken payment / mobile wallet fuzo limited\n7 . urltoken fintech hong kong @ fintechnewshk hong kong fintech start - ups internet user 4 . 64 4 . 49 5 . 06 5 . 11 5 . 2 5 . 33 5 . 79 6 . 2 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 number of user in million latest numbers of internet user in hong kong \u2022 google public datasources\n110 . urltoken fintech hong kong @ fintechnewshk description founded in 2013 , xnotes is an award - winning distributed ledger technology , featuring a modern blockchain - based open and flexible architecture , built on the most reliable enterprise frameworks . country / city hong kong founded 2014 topic blockchain company xnotes alliance website urltoken blockchain / cryptocurrency xnotes alliance\nhong kong - based anxpro , one of anx\u2019s trading platforms , and the rock trading company , based in malta , have partnered with vogogo to handle payment processing . the integration is expected to go live in q1 2015 , targeting the canadian , us and european markets .\n72 . urltoken fintech hong kong @ fintechnewshk description founded in 2016 , octagon strategy limited is a privately - owned company specializing in commodity and digital asset trading across international markets . they offer services in the finance industry with market insights , network of relationships , trading acumen , and trading strategies . country / city hong kong founded 2016 topic wealthtech company octagon strategy website urltoken blockchain / cryptocurrency octagon strategy\n100 . urltoken fintech hong kong @ fintechnewshk description founded in 2015 , bitnexo helps cross - border smb commerce companies to pay for goods and services between asia and latin america quickly , securely , and with low fees by using blockchain technology . country / city hong kong founded 2015 topic blockchain company bitnexo website urltoken blockchain / cryptocurrency bitnexo\nthere ' s enough curiosity to make it worth our while ,\nsaid kyle ashbolt , director of bitcoin group hong kong .\ndavid chapman , the coo of anx , said that the acquisition would strengthen anx ' s footprint in america . with physical presence in the country , it is easier for anx to provide more localised service to us customers . coinmkt will continue to operate under the same brand , with anx technology powering its exchange .\n62 . urltoken fintech hong kong @ fintechnewshk description iwaitou is an investment platform . it is a hedge fund management and wealth management in the united states . iwaitou helps chinese investors prosperously navigate the u . s . equity markets . they provide personal portfolio advice , investment insights and recommendations , a members - only hedge fund , and regular in - person events throughout china and hong kong . country / city hong kong founded unknown topic wealthtech company iwaitou website urltoken wealthtech iwaitou\n59 . urltoken fintech hong kong @ fintechnewshk description brokerfabrik is an all - in - one software that integrates a unique client trading experiences with a robust operational backbone . the software runs on a flexible modular architecture allowing practical customization to perfectly fit unique requirements . country / city hong kong founded unknown topic wealthtech company brokerfabrik website urltoken wealthtech brokerfabrik\nthe anx card is a bitcoin only card yet it spports 10 fiat currencies .\nanx gives you the tools and know - how in blockchain technology to take your concepts to market . click to play how anx blockchain services help your businesses .\n45 . urltoken fintech hong kong @ fintechnewshk description founded in 2012 , ccw is committed to providing the highest standards of service possible ; always working for the best interests of our customers . by blending exemplary service with cutting edge technology , we aim to simplify all aspects of insurance in hong kong and give our clients access to the widest range of coverage options currently available within the market . country / city hong kong founded 2012 topic insurtech company ccw global website urltoken insurtech ccw global\nopenanx , a project by hong kong - based cryptocurrency exchange anx international and the openanx foundation , aims to be a crypto exchange platform that combines the transparency of decentralized exchanges with the liquidity and reliability of centralized exchanges .\n40 . urltoken fintech hong kong @ fintechnewshk description founded in 2016 , qfpay science & technology provides small - and micro - sized businesses with mobile payment technologies and value - added services . it enables small and micro businesses to use mobile payment technologies . country / city hong kong founded 2016 topic payment company qfpay website urltoken payment / mobile wallet qfpay\u94b1\u65b9\n30 . urltoken fintech hong kong @ fintechnewshk description founded in 2016 , addweup is a developer of an excess money converter for freight passengers . the company develops an electronic device that helps passengers at airports to get their excess remaining currency converted , processed or gifted before returning to their home country via an online payback platform . country / city hong kong founded 2016 topic payment company addweup website urltoken payment / mobile wallet addweup\nwhereas anx is focused in asia , the coinmkt is focused in the us . anx will have a wide of reach to cater the requirements from clients or customers .\n103 . urltoken fintech hong kong @ fintechnewshk description founded in 2014 , coinsimple gives the benefit of a bitcoin payment processor and a secure , private wallet in one . users can connect their coinsimple account to the bitcoin wallet of their choice and begin invoicing customers . country / city hong kong founded 2014 topic blockchain company coinsimple website urltoken blockchain / cryptocurrency coinsimple\n54 . urltoken fintech hong kong @ fintechnewshk description founded in 2012 , 8 securities is a leading online and mobile investing service in asia with offices in hong kong and tokyo . 8 securities\u2019 portfolio includes a robo - advisor service and a mobile stock trading app . 8 securities was the first in asia to follow the lead of notorious us - based stock trading app robinhood and offer no - commission trading . country / city hong kong founded 2012 topic wealthtech company 8 securities website urltoken wealthtech 8 securities\n56 . urltoken fintech hong kong @ fintechnewshk description founded in 2013 , quantifeed is leading provider of digital wealth management solutions to financial institutions in asia . quantifeed\u2019s automated investment platform allows banks , brokers and wealth planners to offer their customers a digital investing experience under their own brand . country / city hong kong founded 2013 topic wealthtech company quantifeed website urltoken wealthtech quantifeed\nanx international is known for various innovations in the fintech space . the company was first to offer a debit card for digital assets and a vault mobile application for digital currencies . they also were the first to offer a multi - currency online digital assets exchange platforms , anxbtc and anxpro . that\u2019s why anx international was awarded the \u201chong kong\u2019s most valuable companies award\u201d earlier in the year .\n102 . urltoken fintech hong kong @ fintechnewshk description founded in 2014 , coindirect is a software - as - a - service ( saas ) company that facilitates payments in bitcoin . the ompany provides the matching of customers to products , invoicing , facilitating payment collection , and confirming the transaction all without ever having access to or holding any bitcoin . country / city hong kong founded 2014 topic blockchain company coindirect website urltoken blockchain / cryptocurrency coindirect\n49 . urltoken fintech hong kong @ fintechnewshk description founded in 2015 , edirectinsure group operates leading online insurance platform in asia , offering non - life insurance to consumers at a price they can afford , in a language they can understand in a fastest , easiest and most flexible way . country / city hong kong founded 2015 topic insurtech company edirect website urltoken insurtech edirect\n120 . urltoken fintech hong kong @ fintechnewshk description portsight is a platform to empower general public to track their total assets , reach their financial goals with concrete plan , gain insight in their assets and investment portfolio , and access to high quality financial advice and products . country / city hong kong founded unknown topic personal finance company portsight website urltoken personal finance portsight limited\n33 . urltoken fintech hong kong @ fintechnewshk description 33 financial services ltd . is a wholly - owned subsidiary of china 33 media group limited . it is a financial services company and full service international prepaid card issuer based in hong kong . it offers prepaid card solution and financial products in order to facilitate the dynamic b2b and b2c market demand . it also offers consumer and commercial lending , risk management , marketing operations , customer service and information technology . country / city hong kong founded unknown topic payment company 33 financial services ltd website urltoken payment / mobile wallet 33 financial services ltd\naccording to the audit firm , hong kong has the natural branding of asia\u2019s largest financial center , providing an immediate attraction for fintech . the location\u2019s position as asia\u2019s super connector is particularly attractive for b2b solutions and its historical proximity to china makes it hard for other hubs to displace hong kong .\nanx ' s debit cards are available for immediate delivery to any customer who has been through the company ' s know your customer ( kyc ) verification procedure .\nanxpro is run by anx international , a financial technology company specializing in harnessing the advantages of blockchain technology . it seeks to provide a one - stop solution for services that employ blockchain technologies to bring together traditional payment networks with the digital assets ecosystem . anx international is owned by mega idea holdings limited , a licensed money services operator in hong kong with license # 13 - 09 - 01268 .\n44 . urltoken fintech hong kong @ fintechnewshk description founded in 2016 , bola is a technology company reinventing insurance experience for the increasingly savvy consumers . we lead the region in insurance technology development by applying state - of - the - art technologies into our product and help bring customer experience to a whole new level . insurance is made easy and hassle - free . country / city hong kong founded 2016 topic insurtech company bola website urltoken insurtech bola\nbitcoin machines began operating in singapore and hong kong even as the once - dominant mt . gox exchange said friday it was filing for bankruptcy protection .\n5 . urltoken fintech hong kong @ fintechnewshk hong kong fintech start - ups country overview population > 7 . 39 million 54 % 46 % female male \u2022 world bank \u2022 cia world factbook \u2022 urltoken sources higher education > 2 . 22 million 30 % 70 % higher education kindergarten , primary & secondary\nthe 400 sq ft shop in sai ying pun , in hong kong island ' s western district , is the brainchild of asia nexgen bitcoin exchange .\n70 . urltoken fintech hong kong @ fintechnewshk description founded in 2015 , veridate financial is a hong kong - based provider of fund administration and back office services to private equity funds and hedge funds in addition to consolidated reporting services to family offices . veridate\u2019s mission , in conjunction with its award - winning technology partner , is the end - to - end automation of wealth management administration through the deployment of advanced financial technology . country / city hong kong founded 2015 topic wealthtech company veridate financial website veridatefinancial . com wealthtech veridate financial\n52 . urltoken fintech hong kong @ fintechnewshk description founded in 2016 , seasonalife is the first insurance robo - advisor in asia . seasonalife is an online platform for millennials to research , compare and purchase insurance products in a smarter way . the company aims to consistently deliver high - quality advice that can be scaled at a much lower cost compared to traditional distribution channels . country / city hong kong founded 2016 topic insurtech company seasonalife website urltoken insurtech inzurer\nanx international (\nanx\n) is a one - stop shop for blockchain technologies merging traditional payment networks with the new digital assets ecosystem . founded in 2013 , anx ' s achievements and milestones include introducing the world ' first multi - currency online digital assets exchange platforms ( anxbtc . com and anxpro . com ) , the world ' s first digital assets debit card , a full featured anx vault mobile app for digital currencies , plus more . in 2015 , anx international was awarded the prestigious ' hong kong ' s most valuable companies award ' in recognition of its innovation business .\naside from large financial institutions , anx also noticed the rising demand from small to medium sized company for welcoming blockchain into their businesses . in 2016 , anx became the first in the world to launch a free blockchain platform \u2013 anx blockchain services ( abs ) , allowing instant and easy access to the technology . anx is devoted to educating the mass and encouraging the adoption of blockchain , thus streamlining unnecessary processes and saving operational costs .\n48 . urltoken fintech hong kong @ fintechnewshk description founded in 2016 , galileo platforms is a technology startup with a vision that might seem like heresy . to bring life to the mundane . using client centred design . and technology that will change the world . life insurance reimagined . country / city hong kong founded 2016 topic insurtech company galileo platforms website galileoplatforms . com insurtech galileo platforms\n99 . urltoken fintech hong kong @ fintechnewshk description founded in 2013 , gatecoin is a regulated online trading platform for cryptocurrency and blockchain assets . we enable individuals and institutions around the world to trade and invest in bitcoin , ether ( ethereum ) and other financial assets linked to blockchain technologies . country / city hong kong founded 2013 topic blockchain company gatecoin website urltoken blockchain / cryptocurrency gatecoin\nhong kong is an ideal platform for us to launch free access to blockchain services and applications for the global business community . the business dynamics and diversity in the city provide anx with opportunities to unlock and translate the potential of blockchain applications to commercial applications across different industries ,\nsaid ken lo , ceo of anx international .\n105 . urltoken fintech hong kong @ fintechnewshk description founded in 2013 , okcoin is a digital asset trading platform . it is the largest bitcoin company headquartered in beijing , china with an upcoming international office based in hong kong . okcoin is committed to operating the largest bitcoin exchange and using blockchain technology to dramatically improve payment systems . okcoin was founded in 2013 and has raised us $ 10mm in investments from ceyuan ventures , mantra capital , ventureslab and other notable private investors including silicon valley investor tim draper . country / city beijing , china hong kong founded 2013 topic blockchain company okcoin website urltoken blockchain / cryptocurrency okcoin\nallows anx customers to perform cash withdrawals via an extensive atm network spanning over 200 countries .\n58 . urltoken fintech hong kong @ fintechnewshk description founded in 2012 , aimpact developed powerful functions on its platform covering investor relationship management , equity screening , fund searching , online and face - to - face networking , online cardholder management as well as jobs matching system , in particular for the finance sector . country / city hong kong founded 2012 topic wealthtech company aimpact website urltoken wealthtech aimpact\n127 . urltoken fintech hong kong @ fintechnewshk description founded in 2015 , amareos is a leader in financial news intelligence . combining our unique crowd - sourced sentiment data with in - depth research , we give our clients the edge by providing them with innovative insight into the drivers of global markets . country / city hong kong founded 2015 topic big data company vaulta website urltoken big data amareos\n\u201cthere is a perfect storm and opportunity for hong kong , particularly in the financial sector , to apply blockchain , \u201d said hugh madden , co - founder and cto of anx , when asked about how blockchain is related to hong kong in an interview with computerworld . \u201cfinancial services organizations are constantly looking for opportunities to share costs across the value chain , particularly in the middle to back office . \u201d\nhong kong democracy activists have found an unlikely new way to get their message across \u2014 using the words of the founder of communist china , mao zedong .\n144 . urltoken fintech hong kong @ fintechnewshk description brinc is an ultra hands - on hardware accelerator that supports entrepreneurs looking to unlock the world\u2019s data through connected solutions . we offer comprehensive programs and services tailored for hardware startups looking for speed , access and the know - how to build successful companies . country / city hong kong founded 2014 topic fintech accelerators company brinc website urltoken fintech accelerators paperclip\nanx came into being as a bitcoin exchange in 2013 . through their history , it\u2019s easy to assume that despite the fact they\u2019re based in hong kong , they\u2019ve been targeting the american crowd with their supported usd trading since their early days . with this acquisition , it\u2019s going to be easier for anx to compete with the major us exchanges .\nanxpro\u2019s fees and charges can be considered reasonable or competitive , although the fees for trading may be on the high side . atm withdrawals cost 3 . 5 usd for anx elite while it\u2019s 1 . 5 % of the transaction cost ( minimum of 7 usd ) for anx premium . pos purchases are free for both cards as well as the card loading fee . the anx elite card charges a monthly fee of 1 usd ( none for anx premium ) while anx premium charges 0 . 5 usd per atm balance inquiry ( none for anx elite ) .\na hong kong bitcoin exchange platform company launched the city ' s first bitcoin atm on thursday ( march 13 ) , about a month after the world ' s former largest bitcoin exchange mt . gox suspended trading and filed for bankruptcy .\n36 . urltoken fintech hong kong @ fintechnewshk description pagita is a mobile application which is built following encryption techniques to ensure the security of transactions . country / city unkown founded 2014 topic payment company pagita website urltoken payment / mobile wallet pagita\n125 . urltoken fintech hong kong @ fintechnewshk description founded in 2011 , tranwall , an innovative company focused on building trust in the global payments industry by putting transaction control in the hands of every consumer , also creating technologies that address both existing and emerging threats in the global payment industry , with a specific focus on ensuring convenient , effective , scalable and easy to implement solutions . country / city hong kong founded 2011 topic big data company tranwall website urltoken big data tranwall\n38 . urltoken fintech hong kong @ fintechnewshk description founded in 2016 , paycelerate is a service platform that uses a marketplace model to match supply and demand of short - term working capital . it operates discrete marketplaces between buyers and their suppliers where parties an agree to deals to accelerate payment of invoices . country / city hong kong founded 2016 topic payment company paycelerate website urltoken payment / mobile wallet paycelerate\n80 . urltoken fintech hong kong @ fintechnewshk description founded in 2013 , compareasiagroup is asia\u2019s leading and fastest growing financial comparison platform , with a presence in hong kong , indonesia , malaysia , philippines , singapore , taiwan , thailand and vietnam . compareasiagroup offers a comprehensive overview across various financial products , and is a one - stop solution for peoples price comparison needs in asia . the company works with over 60 partners in the region , including allianz , american express , anz , axa , dbs , hsbc , generali , maybank and citi bank . country / city hong kong founded 2013 topic comparison company comparea siagroup website compareasiag urltoken comparison compareasiagroup\naccenture , dbs and standard chartered are just a few names in the extensive list of banks and firms that have set a fintech acceleration program in hong kong .\nbut hong kong has so far remained relatively passive on the regulatory front . the former british colony has retained a separate political and economic system since it returned to chinese rule , and the hong kong monetary authority , the city\u2019s de facto central bank , says it is not directly regulating bitcoin , at least for now .\n27 . urltoken fintech hong kong @ fintechnewshk description founded in 2012 , tng wallet is one of hong kong\u2019s leading e - wallets with over 370 , 000 downloads and usage rate comprising around 5 % of hong kong\u2019s population . the mobile app features instant money transfer , forex , bank transfer , global bill payment and global sim top - up functionalities . the app currently allows cross - border peer - to - peer payments in nepal , bangladesh , thailand , china , vietnam , the philippines , indonesia , malaysia , sri lanka , india and pakistan ; with the launch in singapore still awaiting regulatory approval . country / city hong kong founded 2012 topic mobile wallet company tng wallet website urltoken payment / mobile wallet tng wallet\n22 . urltoken fintech hong kong @ fintechnewshk description founded in 2016 , yuan2pay is highly respected in the foreign exchange and global payments industry , yuan2pay technologies combines the wisdom , experience and expertise of an established firm . as an innovative and rapidly expanding financial service provider we specialise in solutions for the china market . country / city hong kong founded 2016 topic remittance company yuan2pay website urltoken fx / remittance yuan2pay"]}
{"id": 56208, "summary": [{"text": "access bank ghana limited ( abgl ) , is a commercial bank in ghana , licensed by the bank of ghana , the central bank and national banking regulator . ", "topic": 26}], "title": "access bank ghana limited", "paragraphs": ["this branch code value means this is the primary office ( or head office ) for access bank ( ghana ) limited .\ncalleb osei is responsible for financial control and strategy formulation at access bank ghana .\nin 2016 , the bank was listed on the ghana stock exchange ( gse ) as the 11 th bank and the 41 st company after successfully completing its initial public offer . this feat also occasioned a name change from access bank ( ghana ) limited to access bank ghana plc and positioned the bank as the first ghanaian bank of nigerian origin to list on the gse .\nswift code abngghacxxx also known as bic code is a unique bank identifier of access bank ( ghana ) limited and it ' s used to verify financial transactions such as a bank wire transfers ( international wire transfers ) .\naccess bank is one of the finest banks in ghana . they are down to serve customers to the best satisfacti\nthe board chairman for access bank ( ghana ) , mr . herbert wigwe , said dolapo\u2019s appointment is timely as access bank seeks to establish itself amongst the leaders in the ghanaian banking sector .\nwith this appointment , dolapo ogundimu succeeds yomi akapo , who had served as managing director for access bank ghana since 2010 .\nat access bank ( ghana ) limited , we offer our customers a variety of products and services designed to help you better manage your funds . for added banking convenience , we offer additional products and services which help meet your personal and business needs .\nprior to joining access bank ghana , angela worked as a branch manager at amalgamated bank ghana ( now bank of africa ) . she earlier worked in operations ( in various capacities ) with fsb international bank plc . and later in the business development unit of diamond bank plc . , all in nigeria .\nprior to access bank ghana , philip worked with inscape fund management , london as a unit trust dealer . he also worked in several capacities at the erstwhile metropolitan and allied bank ( now ut bank ) and merchant bank ghana where he managed the accounts of blue chip companies .\nbefore joining access bank , he headed the it department of energy bank , ghana ltd and held various key positions in the erstwhile intercontinental bank helping to transform the bank\u2019s various e - banking solutions to customers . victor has further served various banks in nigeria including global bank plc . and liberty bank plc .\nwith a stated capital base of gh\u00a280 million , far in excess of the gh\u00a260 million requirement by the bank of ghana , access bank ( ghana ) becomes the eighth subsidiary of the access bank group on the african continent and is present across all monetary zones in sub - saharan africa including a full banking subsidiary in the united kingdom .\naccess bank maintains strong alliances with global brands to help it actualize its operations and banking services .\nprior to joining access bank ghana , mr . bimpe worked as the head of systems and control unit at the guaranty trust bank ghana ; supervising senior at ernst and young ; head of accounting and finance department at regent university of science and technology . at access bank , he has served as group head for both the internal audit and business banking arms of the banks .\naccess bank\u2019s performance in the ghanaian economy over the past 8 years mirrors the leadership position of its parent company , access bank plc , which is ranked amongst the top 20 banks in africa by assets and capital .\ncurrently , access bank operates from 50 business offices located in major cities and commercial centres across the country .\naccess bank is interested in women\u2019s economic empowerment and has therefore made it one of its key focus points .\naccess bank plc , one of africa ' s pre - eminent financial institutions , is set to formally begin operations in ghana later this month to provide innovative and customer - centric banking services .\ncopyright \u00a9 2018 ghana investment promotion centre ( gipc ) . all rights reserved .\nthis is the 2 - letter country code associated with ghana ( gh ) .\naccess bank ( ghana ) plc recognises that good corporate governance is fundamental to earning and retaining the confidence and trust of its stakeholders . it provides the structure through which the objectives of the bank are set and the means of attaining those objectives .\nthis follows the approval granted it by the bank of ghana last may after it had fulfilled all requirements to establish a full - fledged banking subsidiary in ghana making it the 26th financial institution in the country .\nmatilda is a seasoned marketing communications and brand management specialist with over 17 years\u2019 experience spanning communications and media practice . prior to joining access bank ghana in 2010 , matilda worked as a news anchor and editor at ghana\u2019s foremost private media organization - joy fm and was for more than a decade , one of the most influential journalists ' in ghana , shaping national discourse .\non return to ghana , steve joined bank of africa in 2001 as it manager and later guaranty trust bank , where he was the head of technology . at guaranty trust bank , steve successfully set up the entire it infrastructure and managed the it systems to support the bank\u2019s operations .\nbanking on the go just got better with zenith bank\u2019s mobile banking app . access your account 24 / 7 from wherever you are .\naccess bank has a whistle blowing policy which provides the procedure for reporting suspected breaches of access bank\u2019s internal policies , laws and regulations . there is a special e - mail address and telephone hotline dedicated for whistle - blowing . the bank\u2019s chief compliance officer ( cco ) is responsible for monitoring and reporting on whistle blowing .\nifeanyi njoku is currently the managing director of access bank ( ghana ) plc . with over 21 years of diversified banking experience working across various markets in africa and beyond , ifeanyi has built a high pedigree as an astute banker .\nas a subsidiary of access bank plc , the bank leverages on the group\u2019s robust technology driven platform , which has been time - tested and acclaimed as one of the best in the world .\nprior to his appointment , dolapo served as a general manager at access bank plc , where he supported the integration process with intercontinental bank plc , by overseeing key business development and marketing strategies .\nat an interaction with journalists in accra on tuesday , mr daniel kwasi akaba , country managing director of access bank ( ghana ) , said the bank had assembled a team of professionals and seasoned bankers who were effectively positioned to provide tailor - made solutions to meet banking needs of customers .\nat access bank , we\u2019ve made it our business to invest in the communities within which we operate . that is why over the past 8 years , we\u2019ve made progressive investments across ghana to improve the livelihoods of people across the country .\naccess bank plc has appointed dolapo ogundimu , a seasoned banker with over 25 years of high level professional banking experience as the managing director for its ghana subsidiary with effect from march 5 , 2012 . the appointment is in line with the bank\u2019s strategy to build a sustainable african bank that delivers value to all stakeholders across all territories where it operates .\nstarlets \u201891 road opposite accra sports stadium p . o . box gp 353 osu , accra , ghana\naccess bank is changing the financial landscape for businesswomen in nigeria and beyond . since partnering with ifc in june 2006 , the following has been achieved :\nhe said access bank ( ghana ) was ready to play an active role in key sectors such as oil and gas , telecommunications , construction , cocoa , manufacturing , smes , among others , to propel growth and create wealth for local businesses and individuals .\nsince inception , the bank has provided universal banking services to nearly the entire population in ghana and has acted as a catalyst for growth and socio - economic development .\nmr . frank w . k . beecham , iii , serves as non - executive chairman of access bank ghana plc . frank beecham is a lawyer by profession and a past national president of the ghana bar association . he has spent the greater part of his working life in banking , having joined merchant bank ghana ltd as a banking officer in 1977 . he served in several units and departments of the bank and its subsidiaries and left the bank , after twenty two years , as a general manager . frank is currently a partner in the law firm of bram - larbi , beecham & co . he has served and continues to serve on several boards .\naccess bank has a well diversified shareholders base with ownership residing with individuals and institutional investors , both local & international . the bank ' s shareholders are in excess of 500 , 000 ( five hundred thousand ) investors .\n\u00a9 2014 stanbic bank botswana is a member of the standard bank group , an authorised financial serves and registered credit provider .\nstarlets 91 road - opposite accra sports stadium , osu ( 7 , 680 . 35 mi ) accra , ghana\nthe access bank group\u2019s international network spans sub - saharan africa\u2019s three monetary zones ( congo drc , gambia , ghana , nigeria , rwanda , sierra leone , and zambia ) , china and india in the far east , dubai and lebanon in the middle east and the united kingdom .\naccess bank\u2019s growing profile in the ghanaian and african markets is underscored by its commitment towards sustainable business practices . the bank\u2019s responsible business practices encompass every facet of its operations and guides the manner in which it engages customers and host communities .\nthe bank\u2019s experience in trade finance , treasury and relationship management services has also positioned it as the preferred partner for global businesses and international financial institutions seeking to do business in ghana .\nthe bank\u2019s continuous investment in its operations has ensured that it is well positioned to meet the growing banking needs of its customers and stakeholders . access bank\u2019s benchmark for global best practice in the industry has over the years earned it various recognitions ; most notable among them is \u201cbank of the year , 2013\u201d .\nphilip ampofo has garnered an enviable track record in the financial services industry both in ghana and in the united kingdom .\ngender empowerment programme ( gem ) : the gem programme is an initiative developed to support women and aspiring female entrepreneurs . access bank through this initiative provides women with the needed resources to grow their businesses , including capacity building , networking , advisory services , finance , and market collaboration . access bank also trains female entrepreneurs throughout the business development cycle .\nthe bank is today reputed as one of the fastest growing banks in ghana , having demonstrated consistent year - on - year growth across key financial indicators . its financial performance , governance and risk management policies have helped to build stakeholder confidence in the bank\u2019s operations .\nin 2008 , abiodun joined access bank plc as team lead for branch control and was later appointed as head , branch compliance , monitoring and reporting where he was instrumental in the development of process improvement initiatives ( policies and sop\u2019s ) bank - wide .\nthe access bank group governance framework helps the board to discharge its role of providing oversight and strategic counsel in balance with its responsibility to ensure conformity with regulatory requirements and acceptable risk .\nns into your bank account . this is fine to a certain point . but not fine when they charge more money . than the bank who mad\nas a dependable partner , access bank has continued to partner the government , local businesses and communities to deliver world - class banking services and provide financial support in key areas of the economy .\nhe has a strong track record in business combination , strategic planning , relationship management , credit analysis and marketing . the new md is known to have pioneered successful start - ups including the guaranty trust bank ghana .\nangela joined access bank in march 2010 as head of the asian corporate unit in the commercial banking division and rose to the position of cluster head after the merger with the erstwhile intercontinental bank . she was appointed head of the bank\u2019s central processing unit and later reassigned to head the channel services group before taking up her current position as group head , commercial banking .\naccess bank partners with key stakeholders such as nigerian business coalition against aids ( nibucaa ) , network of people living with hiv ( nepwhan ) , national agency for the control of aids ( naca ) , state aids control agencies ( saca ) , friends of the global fund africa ( friends africa ) and positive action for treatment access ( pata ) .\naccess bank is able to develop competitively priced and convenient banking solutions , including mobile & internet banking , sms & email alerts , e - statement , visa , mastercard and verve services as well as payroll management solutions .\naccess bank peer educators and other key stakeholders engage members of the community ( both the highly literate and the unlearned ) , in supporting efforts to stop the spread of hiv / aids ; distribute iec materials to them and involve them in the interactive talkshop held in conjunction with the bank ' s partners .\nthe bank\u2019s well - established global network enables it to provide customers and other stakeholders with valuable local knowledge and contacts , and the distinct advantage of a truly international bank .\naccess bank ( ghana ) plc starlets\u2019 91 road , opposite accra sports stadium , osu p . o . box gp 353 , accra , ghana t : + 233 ( 0 ) 302 661769 , + 233 ( 0 ) 302 684858 , + 233 ( 0 ) 302 661613 , + 233 ( 0 ) 302 661813 , + 233 ( 0 ) 244 335922 - 8 f : + 233 ( 0 ) 302 666036 toll free : 0800 00 4400 e : info @ urltoken contactcentregh @ urltoken w : www . urltoken\nstephen abban graduated from the university of ghana with a bsc in agriculture 16 years ago and served as a research assistant at the university of ghana for one year . due to his exceptional performance he was awarded a scholarship to pursue his postgraduate studies at the university of glasgow and graduated with urltoken in information technology in 2000 .\nann started her hr career with the national health service in the uk from 1996 where she worked as an hr advisor . she was recruited to kpmg ghana in 2000 where she worked as a lead hr consultant with a number of multinationals and her client portfolio included ; standard chartered bank , nestle ghana , heinz international , world bank and dfid among others . ann was headhunted to the undp in 2004 and appointed as an hr specialist for two ( 2 ) years after which she left to work as a freelance consultant .\nstanbic bank botswana continues to reaffirm commitment towards driving enhanced financial literacy and financial inclusion across botswana .\ncomplete the form fields below and a representative from the bank will get back to you shortly .\nas a ghanaian who has lived and worked in ghana all my life , i know our environment , and i am determined to align the aims of the bank with the aspirations of our government , corporate citizens and individuals ,\nthe country managing director said .\nmr akaba said with its experienced team , the bank was poised and committed to delivering a new experience in world class banking into the ghanaian market to make it africa ' s bank of best practices .\nwith a staff strength of about 2000 and headquartered in lagos , the commercial nerve center of nigeria ; access bank is recognized as one of africa ' s fastest growing banks owing to its phenomenal growth across key performance indices on year - on - year basis .\nunder the gem programme , access bank has provided over n 2 . 7 billion ( us $ 18 million ) to several female entrepreneurs and corporative societies such as the catholic institute for democracy , justice and peace ( cid - jap ) in enugu state to finance microenterprises .\ni went to another bank for the same service and it was done for me in less than 5minutes .\nstanbic bank botswana today introduced achiever banking in a bid to further support batswana in their growth and aspirations .\nsome of our pay out banks open on saturdays and sundays please check with your bank for further details .\nprior to his appointment , calleb worked as the head of financial control & strategy at guaranty trust bank ( ghana ) where he managed the entire financial control functions as well as providing leadership support for strategy . he has also worked as an accountant with an insurance brokerage firm , marine and general brokers .\nthe access bank is based in nigeria and registered on the nigeria stock exchange with us $ 8 . 9 billion total assets as at march 2008 and shareholders ' funds of us $ 1 . 5 billion with major foreign investment from the international finance corporation and the netherlands development finance company .\nuntil her appointment as group head for personal banking , matilda was the head of exclusive banking which consists of the women and private banking units . she also previously managed the corporate communications and brand management functions of the bank , projecting the access brand and promoting effective client and stakeholder relations . .\nto support global efforts at curbing the spread of hiv / aids , access bank engages in advocacy programmes for the community . the essence of the outreach programme is to sensitize people in the immediate communities of the bank ' s operating environment and encourage them to stop the spread of hiv / aids through preventing new infections ; up - take of voluntary counselling and testing ; and the fighting of stigma and discrimination .\nthis unique swift code directory provides businesses and individuals with an easy way to avoid bank transfer and money transfer mistakes .\nas a past recipient for the international finance corporation\u2019s ( ifc ) award for \u201cbest global trade finance bank\u201d , the bank leverages on its group network to facilitate trade activities for businesses across the sub - region and the rest of the world .\nwith his extensive knowledge of the regional banking terrain and experience in building successful african banks , dolapo ' s contribution will be critical in achieving our strategic objective to rank amongst the top 5 banks in ghana\n.\ngem - appointed consultants work one - on - one with gem members to provide professional advice in a variety of business areas , including management , marketing , human resources , procurement , and more . access bank\u2019s gem programme also works with different stages of business , from inception to maturity . the consultants advise appropriate programmes for each stage .\nto reinforce the messages by the peer educators , and stimulate involvement at all levels - from individuals to groups , institutions and governments - hiv / aids advocacy messages were deployed across the bank ' s atms nationwide and also posted on the bank ' s group website .\nas at december 31 , 2016 , the bank\u2019s stated capital was over ghs 144million with a shareholders fund in excess of ghs 429 million .\ndiscrimination : no employee is allowed to be isolated or segregated within the bank ' s premises ; on the grounds of being infected with hiv .\nat access bank , the hiv / aids workplace policy creates a platform to minimize the possibility of hiv infection for staff and their partners and dependants ; ensure a supportive work environment for staff infected and affected by hiv / aids ; manage and mitigate the impact of hiv / aids and eliminate stigma and discrimination in the workplace on the basis of real or perceived hiv status , or vulnerability to hiv infection .\nrepresentatives from these organisations are invited as facilitators to sensitization workshops , seminars and training sessions . linkages and referrals for testing , treatment and support services are provided by positive action for treatment access ( pata ) for staff and family members who require such services .\nkafui bimpe is a certified chartered accountant . he holds an mba in finance from the coventry university , uk and b . ed . social science degree from the university of cape coast in ghana . he is a graduate of the columbia business school programme on creating and executing breakthrough strategies .\nthe bank has core capabilities in treasury , cash management , trade finance , payment & settlement , e - business , asset management & custodial service and relationship management .\nhe promised the bank would employ values such as excellence , compliance with regulations , passion for excellence , teamwork , trust and continuous growth and career development to serve customers .\nopening an account or applying for a product or service with fidelity bank is fast , easy and secure . to get started , choose a selection from our list here .\nphilip ampofo holds an msc in financial management from middlesex university - uk , and a b . a . ( hons ) economics and political science from the university of ghana , legon . philip is a member of the institute of financial services , uk and holds a banking certificate awarded by the institute .\nover the last decade , kafui has built extensive experience in the audit of donor - funded projects , business operations , financial due diligence reviews , accounting , and management consulting spanning ghana , liberia , nigeria and uk . he has also provided recommendations leading to corporate re - organization , financial restructuring , and business process improvements .\nawareness : the bank regularly provides information and facilities to staff on the various aspects of hiv / aids with a view to preventing and ensuring maximum containment of the spread of the disease .\nthe bank swift code provides information about the bank and branch where the money should be transferred . being able to check information about the swift code will provide you with the proper information necessary to make or receive payments . some of the banks and their associated branches benefit from an address listing which provides you with the means to match swift codes with financial institution office address .\nmr akaba said the bank also intended to transform the traditional ghanaian hospitality into a business asset that would welcome investors and support local businesses to add value to the country ' s developmental efforts .\ncalleb is a product of the renowned london school of risk management . his expertise spans the areas of financial reporting , budgeting , tax planning , cost control and financial risk management . he is a chartered accountant and holds a urltoken in administration ( accounting option ) and an executive master\u2019s degree ( accounting option ) from the university of ghana .\nworking with partners is a key element of our hiv / aids programme as they play a vital role in the implementation of the bank ' s workplace policy and its allied prevention and enlightenment programmes .\nif you\u2019re not sure about any of the swift code details you\u2019re using , get in touch with the bank or financial institution in question . they should be able to give you the right information .\nthe bank also strongly believes that adequate and accurate information will empower employees to understand the hiv infection phenomenon , prevent transmission and ultimately engender a non - discriminatory attitude towards people living with hiv / aids .\nan integral sustenance measure for the awareness programme is the setting up of an e - forum discussion group where staff can share real personal experiences and discuss contemporary realities and progress specific to the hiv / aids pandemic . this will offer a safe space where staff members can access information and discuss hiv related issues freely and without inhibition .\nthe first 4 characters - 4 letters (\naaaa\n) : institution code or bank code - this code is used to identify the institution\u2019s global presence ( all branches and all divisions around the world ) .\ncompliance with all applicable legislation , regulations , standards and codes is an essential characteristic of the bank\u2019s culture . the board monitors compliance with these by means of management reports , which include information on any significant interaction with key stakeholders .\nif you ' re looking for a secure alternative to using cash , money orders or paper cheques , a fidelity bank visa card is the solution you are looking for . order your visa gold card or instant visa electron card today !\nin line with its sustainable business strategy and effort to give quality service to all stakeholders , the bank in 2015 attained certification after meeting requirements of the internationally respected quality management system ( qms ) standards - measuring instrument iso 9001 : 2008 .\nthe bank ' s shareholders ' fund is in excess of $ 1 . 2 billion and its strategic intent is to rank amongst the top 3 nigerian banking groups by 2012 and also to become a major catalyst for growth across the african continent .\nmr . abiodun aponbiede is a certified compliance professional and a fellow of the institute of chartered accountants of nigeria . he has garnered over 15 years of diversified work experience in the banking industry having worked with uba , first atlantic and zenith bank in various roles .\nthe bank\u2019s comprehensive range of banking services is value driven and able to satisfy multiple stakeholders simultaneously . it boasts of specialized products and services tailored to meet the varying needs of large corporate organizations , including their subsidiaries , partners , suppliers , distributors , employees and individual customers .\nn in the first place . they prefer to get paid for doing nothing . this action displays not a peoples bank . they charge gh\u20b586 . 76 and 0 . 75 % of each dollar sent . and this is much more than other banks charge who does the transfer .\nsupport : the bank offers counselling and support services to help employees and their families cope with social , emotional and other concerns associated with hiv / aids . we assist employees with hiv / aids obtain proper medical care and supervision of their condition within the scope of the existing health policy .\nworkplace behaviour : employees are given adequate education in order to ensure that there will be no grounds for refusal to share a workplace with an employee living with hiv . the bank will also make the necessary adjustment in the workplace to ensure that employees living with hiv remain in the system as long it is medically and functionally feasible .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml + rdfa 1 . 0 / / en\nurltoken\nour contact centre is a world - class customer interaction center which offers you 24 / 7 , real time information and assistance with your accounts from anywhere in the world .\nbanking by phone is now convenient as our team of friendly , professional and well trained agents will always ensure you have a pleasant experience with us .\nhe is a fellow of the british chevening scholarship programme of the british government and an alumnus of the institute of management development ( imd ) in switzerland .\nsteve is an alumnus of the columbia business school programme on high impact leadership and the high potential leadership program at the harvard business school , usa .\nangela okugo has over 19 years of experience in banking operations and business development and its related fields in the sector .\nangela holds a bsc . degree from the university of lagos , nigeria and an mba in finance from the university of maiduguri , borno state . she is also an alumni of the wharton school , university of pennsylvania .\nmatilda is a fellow of the les aspin centre for governance usa , one world broadcast trust uk , and the international women\u2019s media forum usa . she holds a masters in media studies from the cardiff university in the united kingdom as well as several post - 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", "topic": 2}], "title": "cloud gaming", "paragraphs": ["figure 1 : the architecture of cloud gaming services , where gs denotes cloud gaming server .\ncloud gaming , like cloud computing - it will definitely have a prominent place in the future . however , neither cloud gaming nor cloud computing will replace the traditional gaming / computing experience .\ncloud gaming or\nwhat is cloud gaming ?\nis a running gag among the creatures as one of the biggest mysteries in gaming history .\nmanek dubash explains the key differences between private cloud , public cloud and hybrid cloud computing . in association with hp . visit cloud pro for more cloud computing advice and news - urltoken\na next generation cloud gaming service that streams pc games to nvidia shield instantly .\nread case studies and learn more about the application of alibaba cloud gaming solutions .\nwork for cloud gaming providers . to the best of our knowledge , this paper is the first attempt to tackle the vm placement problem to maximize the cloud gaming qoe .\ncloud gaming also makes an appearance during a creature game night in which the creatures play river rush on kinect adventures , seamus is playing and lands on a cloud . kootra chimes in with\nwhat is cloud gaming ?\nand the others all exclaim how that was cloud gaming . on sly ' s turn , they call out\ncloud gaming\nwhen he comes to the cloud part . he misses , and danz says that sly doesn ' t know what cloud gaming is , and never will .\nus video game rental and subscription service gamefly inc . is acquiring israeli cloud gaming platform company\ncloud desktops , terminals , and servers . for vdi , cloud ides , etc .\nnever buy a new desktop again . run any game on your new paperspace cloud gaming machine .\nvortex cloud gaming ( unreleased ) 1 . 0 . 188 for android 4 . 4 + apk download\nvortex cloud gaming ( unreleased ) 1 . 0 . 185 for android 4 . 4 + apk download\nvortex cloud gaming ( unreleased ) 1 . 0 . 184 for android 4 . 4 + apk download\nvortex cloud gaming ( unreleased ) 1 . 0 . 182 for android 4 . 4 + apk download\nvortex cloud gaming ( unreleased ) 1 . 0 . 181 for android 4 . 4 + apk download\nvortex cloud gaming ( unreleased ) 1 . 0 . 178 for android 4 . 4 + apk download\nvortex cloud gaming ( unreleased ) 1 . 0 . 177 for android 4 . 4 + apk download\nvortex cloud gaming ( unreleased ) 1 . 0 . 176 for android 4 . 4 + apk download\nvortex cloud gaming ( unreleased ) 1 . 0 . 175 for android 4 . 4 + apk download\nvortex cloud gaming ( unreleased ) 1 . 0 . 174 for android 4 . 4 + apk download\nfortunately , many systems researchers have new ideas to improve cloud gaming experience for gamers and reduce capital expenditure ( capex ) and operational expenditure ( opex ) for service providers . however , all existing cloud gaming platforms\n. what set this game apart from other cloud games is that it was the first to offer graphics in tandem with a cloud gaming experience . ultima online is credited as being one of the most influential games to set the tone for modern cloud gaming .\nwhat is cloud gaming ?\nis a quote from an onlive commercial that occasionally shows before youtube videos play . the ad goes\nonlive is cloud gaming . but , what is cloud gaming ?\nat this point , the button to skip the ad appears and all viewers click it . as such , no one knows how the rest of the ad goes and no one finds out what cloud gaming is .\n\u201cthe question is not if , but when cloud gaming will take off , \u201d eisler said . \u201ci feel like we have the gpu requirements and the bandwidth to put cloud gaming onto an exponential growth curve . \u201d\npaperspace delivers a full gaming pc in the cloud . play the best titles , and install any application .\na new cloud gaming pc takes just 5 minutes to set up . sign up today and start playing !\na virtual private cloud service that provides an isolated cloud network to operate resources in a secure environment .\noptimizing general cloud applications has been studied in cloud environments . for example , zaman et al . [\nusing apkpure app to upgrade vortex cloud gaming ( unreleased ) , fast , free and save your internet data .\n] have seriously considered this new opportunity . therefore , we expect to see many more cloud gaming services soon .\ncloud gaming actually predates the modern incarnation of the internet . one of the first types of cloud games were called muds , which stands for multi - user dungeons .\nmost of the cloud gaming systems , including gaikai , ubitus , and onlive are proprietary and closed , and thus measuring cloud gaming performance and qos on them is hard , if not impossible . we employ gaminganywhere ( ga ) [\nalibaba cloud ' s cloud - based solutions support the demands of your business , website , or application .\nwhile many firms touting cloud technologies for businesses and individuals have got start - up funding , some feel that the cloud may also be the way forward for the gaming industry .\nsnoost does not only offer unlimited hours of gaming , but also the ability to install any game you own on your cloud gaming server , making the selection of games entirely up to you .\nwe studied the vm placement problems for maximizing : ( i ) the total net profit for service providers while maintaining just - good - enough gaming qoe , and ( ii ) the overall gaming qoe for gamers . the former problem is more suitable for public cloud gaming systems , while the later problem is more suitable for closed systems . we conducted extensive experiments using a real cloud gaming system [\ni don ' t think the concept of cloud gaming will ever take off until there is substantial improvement in our broadband speeds .\nadministration \u2014most cloud providers offer at least one hosted or managed nosql data storage engine , and cloud platform offers several .\nis suitable to public cloud gaming services . for closed cloud gaming services , e . g . , in hotels , internet cafes , and amusement parks , maximizing the overall qoe is more important as the network bandwidth is dedicated to cloud gaming . therefore , we present the gamer - centric formulation and algorithms in this section . we start from the provider - centric formulation in eqs . (\ncloud gaming company gaikai has landed another game - publishing client , capcom , and plans to begin streaming future games via the service .\nsimplay is a full gaming pc in the cloud . install your games , and play in beautiful graphics from any pc or laptop .\nany - device gaming : high - quality , low - latency , multi device gaming on any pc , mac , tablet , smartphone or tv .\nkalydo ' s global business director , richard van barneveld , explains why his cloud gaming company is succeeding \u2013 and why others are failing .\nwe conduct measurement studies to model the implications of consolidating multiple cloud gaming servers on a physical machine . we set up the ga server [\nwe have implemented a complete cloud gaming system consisting of a broker , physical servers , and ga servers / clients , as illustrated in fig .\nif you\u2019re not ready to take the cloud gaming plunge , you can also demo playkey for 30 minutes , so i\u2019d say give it a shot .\nthere is a lot of buzz about cloud gaming . first , we had the internet , then we had web 2 . 0 , and today it is all about the cloud . for any gaming company , the user experience should be the most important focus . the cloud is just another tool or technology ( and not a goal ) for improving the user experience .\npaperspace is the perfect platform for running cloud games . we ' ve partnered with parsec to deliver the best cloud gaming platform in the world . run even the most demanding games on a raspberry pi or macbook air .\nall cloud gaming plans include an unlimited amount of gaming hours each month , starting for as low as $ 9 . 99 per month and giving you the option to choose the quality and plan that suits you and your device best .\nthe cloud and endpoint modeling the worldwide migration of it resources to the public cloud continues , at a head - spinning pace . . .\ndo have the potential to be big names this year in cloud gaming ; however , only time will tell which of them are truly up to snuff .\nwhen demand is unpredictable or testing is required for new features , the ability to spin capacity up or down is made easy with alibaba cloud gaming solutions .\nthe gaming qoe normalized in the range of [ 0 % , 100 % ] .\nthe cloud debate now that we ' ve gotten over the hump of whether we should adopt the cloud or not ,\nwhich . . .\nthe cure for cloud sprawl enterprises are shifting to a cloud - first footing . that\u2019s no secret . but just as companies and . . .\nwant to learn about about the history of cloud gaming ? from flight simulators and role - playing games to mobile devices & smart tvs , see how cloud gaming has evolved over the years . will streaming games change how we play and is it here to stay ? click on the image below to see the interactive infographic ! !\nelectronic arts buys online gaming studio esn , the developers behind battlefield\u2019s battlelog online social network .\nclick - to - play simplicity : anytime access to a library of gaming titles and saved games in the cloud . play or continue games from any device , anywhere .\nbig fish unlimited is one of the latest companies to take gaming to the cloud . they provide streaming games not only to computers , but mobile devices as well . check out the infographic below for a bit of history on cloud gaming . if you click on the image , it will take you to an \u201cinteractive\u201d version of the infographic .\nby various companies , such as gaikai , ubitus , and onlive . market research predicts that the cloud gaming market is going to grow to 8 billion usd by 2017 [\neisler said that average broadband speeds are rapidly improving , particularly now that nvidia has access to a lot of cloud - gaming data center locations around the world , said eisler .\na cloud computing solution built to keep internet browser games accessible anytime , anywhere .\nin 2011 , joe launched his writing career , dealing primarily with the tech topics he is so familiar with ( tech & gaming ) . today , joe uses his experience and talent to create quality and enjoyable pieces on everything from gaming hardware and software , to individual games and gaming companies .\nproblem for closed cloud gaming services , e . g . , in hotels , internet cafes , and amusement parks , where the overall gaming qoe needs to be maximized using already - deployed infrastructures . we also propose two algorithms to solve the gamer - centric problem ( sec .\nit\u2019s true that online gaming is a highly dynamic market . but cloud gaming offers extra advantages by helping us avoid investing every six months in next generation graphics cards and game consoles . is the video game world about to go through the same revolution that transformed the music industry ?\nstarted in treehouse where seamus kept asking\nwhat is cloud gaming ?\nin a vlog from minecon , sly gives a tour of his and seamus ' hotel room and points the camera out the window to see the view . they point out the sights outside and seamus comments that\nwe ' re almost as high as cloud gaming in this hotel .\nusing our proprietary technology , gamers across the world can have a console gaming experience on any device .\nnvidia launched its shield android tv set - top box back in may , but one of the prime benefits is coming on thursday with the launch of nvidia\u2019s geforce now cloud gaming service .\n] , we optimize the real - time cloud games with an objective of maximizing the provider ' s profit by qoe - aware algorithms while optimizing the gaming quality at the same time .\nmany companies , such as gaikai , g - cluster , nvidia , onlive , otoy , streammygame and t5 - labs , are now working in cloud gaming . they offer services designed for thin clients on pc / tablets / smartphones and even tvs through a set - top box . some of the giants , like sony , have also shown some interest in cloud gaming .\nthe following solutions provide more information about how to build backend services on cloud platform .\nnew to cloud ? new to alibaba cloud ? our resource center has whitepapers , industry reports , blogs , and on - demand webinars to help you learn the basics .\nforgot to turn off your cloud gaming rig ? snoost has got you covered , and will automatically turn off your rig if you haven ' t been using it for more than 30 minutes .\nown a powerful gaming rig for just a few dollars a month and only pay for what you use .\na great idea , but would take a complete revamp of our internet backbone . with isps already charging a premium for bandwidth compared to other countries , i can ' t see how cloud gaming ( or cloud anything ) would realistically be put into practice . alex fox , studley , uk\ntry out other google cloud platform features for yourself . have a look at our tutorials .\nrequirements of cloud gaming ( and other highly interactive applications ) into consideration . in particular , unlike computational / storage intensive applications that demand for high cpu / disk throughput , cloud games demand for high qoe , in terms of , e . g . , responsiveness , precision , and fairness [\nnow with revolutionary nvidia grid cloud gaming technology , you ' ll soon be able to stream video games from the web just like any other streaming media . grid renders 3d games in cloud servers , encodes each frame instantly and streams the result to any device with a wired or wireless broadband connection .\n, the cloud game credited as being the primary drive in the expansion of cloud gaming and mmorpgs ( massively multiplayer online role play games ) to the mainstream west . it sported something unheard of at the time , 3d graphics , and went on to spawn over 20 different expansions over the years .\n] also consider the interference and implement a system to determine the placement of vms to avoid the interference and meet the desired qos values . none of the aforementioned studies take cloud gaming qoe levels into consideration .\na low - cost solution for reduced data traffic and usage of kalydo ' s cloud platform .\neach cloud gaming computer has a startup time which varies from 2 minutes to approximately 10 minutes , depending on the size of your game ( s ) . most modern pc games start in less than 7 minutes .\n) makes sure that the gaming qoe degradation is lower than the user - specified maximal tolerant level . eqs . (\n] are complementary to our work , as they concentrate on minimizing the queueing delay of a cloud gaming system , while we focus on the user experience during the game sessions . for example , duong et al . [\nthe result of nvidia grid is nirvana for the gamer . when service operators use nvidia grid as the foundation for their on - demand gaming as a service ( gaas ) solution , you can experience tremendous advantages over traditional console gaming systems .\ncloud wars : amazon ( aws ) vs . google ( gcp ) vs . microsoft ( azure )\n\u201cwe are excited because we know this is the first step in cloud gaming , \u201d said michael miller , senior product manager at onlive .\nnobody else offers a one - click , instant - on gaming experience with these high quality titles . we think we ' ve taken a huge step forward but we still have a way to go .\nwhat if you\u2019ve wanted to join the pc gaming community , but don\u2019t have the means to purchase a pc that costs thousands of dollars ? playkey has a unique approach to virtualization / cloud gaming with payment tiers that determine stream quality , the ability to play games by either purchasing them from playkey , or making use of your own steam game library .\nthis solution provides an overview of common components and design patterns used to host game infrastructure on cloud platforms .\nget alibaba cloud support , including training , technical and billing help , for any business or workload type .\na : the promise of cloud gaming is to stream any game to any device . however , a game that is designed for pc cannot be streamed to a phone or smart tv simply because the ui is not designed for these devices .\ni tried street fighter iv\u2026 it was stunning and [ had ] no latency\u2026it was like playing on a home gaming device .\nenables dynamic resource allocation among game servers serving multiple gamers for better overall performance and lower operational cost . in this paper , we study the problem of efficiently consolidating multiple cloud gaming servers on a physical machine using modern virtual machines ( vms ) , such as vmware and virtualbox , in order to provide high gaming qoe in a cost - effective way , as illustrated in fig .\nfor anyone involved with the technology industry , the phrase\ncloud computing\nhas been hard to escape recently .\nfully scalable , multiscreen , real - time entertainment platform . allow massive access with a scalable graphical cloud infrastructure .\ntons of new cloud games are released each year , most of which fail to make any significant impact . several\nalibaba cloud\u2019s global data centers and international nodes gives game developers the advantage of a maintenance - free , scalable , flexible , and robust cloud platform that helps distribute games efficiently while catering to a large number of concurrent gamers .\nwe\u2019re adamant about making pc gaming truly affordable . simplay pcs are designed to offer the best price - for - performance in the industry .\ncloud computing is an interesting concept . it can certainly make things easier for the end user but at what cost ?\nupon launching your cloud gaming server , all your previously backed up gamedata will automatically be downloaded on a fast internet connection of 1 , 000 mbps , making sure most games are ready to play in less time than it takes to brew a cup of coffee .\nwe all expected nvidia to launch geforce now with the shield itself , but the company did more testing than expected . in a nine - month test , 100 , 000 people tested the geforce now service in 180 countries . nvidia streamed more than 600 , 000 hours of gaming during that test . the average rating was 4 . 5 stars out of 5 , said phil eisler , general manager of geforce now at nvidia , in a talk at the cloud gaming summit in san francisco this week . people played 2 million gaming sessions on an average internet connection speed of 15 megabits a second .\nour cloud gaming testbed is built upon type - 2 hvm solutions , such as vmware , which are more flexible at the expense of slightly higher virtualization overhead . to reduce the virtualization overhead , type - 1 solutions may be adopted , which however may require more customizations in game software .\nhe was at the e3 conference to push his idea to put servers in cities around the world to enable gaming enthusiasts to access titles with just a browser .\ndemonstrates that gaminganywhere achieves high responsiveness and video quality yet imposes low network traffic . the value of gaminganywhere , however , is from its openness : researchers , service providers , and gamers may customize gaminganywhere to meet their needs . this is not possible in other closed and proprietary cloud gaming platforms .\nunlike onlive , a cloud - gaming service that sells access via a la carte and subscription models , gaikai so far bills itself primarily as a technology provider . it does not currently have a consumer subscription model , and its marketing efforts thus far seem focused at game publishers and web sites .\n] formulate the data replication problem in the clouds as a mathematical optimization problem and propose several algorithms for the i / o intensive applications . in our work , we formulate the vm placement problem of cloud gaming systems and propose optimization algorithms to solve the problem . different from these two studies [\ndata compliant companies using the cloud for data storage , applications hosting or anything else , have to carefully consider data compliance . . .\ncloud gaming is a truly fantastic idea . it would allow game developers to make high - spec games without fear of bottlenecks on individual machines standing in the way of higher volume sales . plus , gamers wouldn ' t have to shell out for new hardware nearly so often . matt e , redcar\ncloud gaming is quickly rising in popularity as companies such as onlive change the way we game . with onlive , they take care of the hardware requirements , making games playable to someone with even the most basic computer . all they need is an internet connection and the ability to install the application .\nwith this two - lane approach , i think there\u2019s potential here for enabling a gamer who wants to play pc games , but can\u2019t afford a gaming pc . after all , if you do stop using the service , you still technically own and have the rights to play the game \u2014 but then you\u2019ll need a gaming pc .\nxbox releases xbox one with cloud integration and ability to overlay live tv . the console also has voice integration and an improved kinect sensor .\nstay flexible and reactive to the real time needs of your business with reliable , scalable and on - demand compute capacity on the cloud .\nstreaming video and music to tvs , pcs and tablets using cloud services like netflix , youtube , pandora and spotify has become the predominant way to enjoy content for connected devices . the convenience of large cloud - managed libraries of content with stream - anywhere capability is impossible to resist .\ngaikai plans to focus on providing a connection between consumers and publishers , while cloud gaming competitor onlive targets consumers directly . game companies will be able to deliver games in multiple fashions - - continuous streaming to direct downloads . gaikai would charge publishers for time spent on the network , just as at & t charges customers .\nuse our platform to host , compute , and stream your ar , vr , & other interactive applications with the lowest latency from our gpu cloud .\n] for our experiments , which is an open cloud gaming system . in particular , we use ga to derive the performance and qos models for different games on different vms , and to develop vm placement algorithms . last , our initial investigations on the qoe - aware virtual machine placement problems were reported in hong et al . [\npassionate about physics and specializing in numerical simulations , i started my career with 3d simulations of turbulent flows and spatial trajectory . to learn more about the parallel computing architecture used in computational science , i worked with hardware manufacturers in the us and europe , where i saw firsthand the development of grid computing and cloud computing . i am a technical and commercial expert in cloud solutions , currently focusing on cloud business development by working with my network in the it world .\nwe believe in a great future for cloud gaming based on file streaming . the solution is to reduce distribution costs and increase user experience \u2014 not only by offering instant playability but also by reducing the number of steps to start playing . we have many examples where the conversion from registration to play has gone up by more than 30 % .\nfurthermore , snoost automatically optimises your experience based on which monitor and device you are using ( laptop , desktop etc . ) , resulting in the lowest possible latency and smooth gaming experience .\nsolutions for online games follow a common pattern : clients talk to a frontend of services and game servers , which communicate to a backend of analytics and state storage . you can run each of these components on - premises , in the cloud , or some a mixture of the two . for more in - depth patterns , see gaming solutions .\ngaminganywhere aims to provide an open platform for researchers to develop and study real - time multimedia streaming applications in the cloud . the design objectives of gaminganywhere include :\nj . lin , c . chen , and j . chang ,\nqos - aware data replication for data - intensive applications in cloud computing systems ,\ngaikai ceo david perry announced the launch of his company ' s cloud - gaming service on friday . designed as a platform to allow game publishers and others to embed streaming gameplay trials on their web sites , gaikai has been in development since 2008 . gaikai investors include intel and limelight networks , and the service counts electronic arts among its game publisher partners .\nfor kalydo , the most important aspect is our statistics and analytics that provide us with information about where gamers leave during the gaming process . our stats show that streaming games is a great improvement .\nin my opinion , mr . perry ' s idea about cloud computing is the next step in future technology and a giant leap towards the future of quantum computing .\ni think a hybrid model with some of the content residing in the cloud and some on the local client is more likely ( similar to the steam project ) .\neve online sets itself apart by being the most successful space - based cloud game , as well as one of the first with a fully player - driven economy .\nd . wu , z . xue , and j . he ,\nicloudaccess : cost - effective streaming of video games from the cloud with low latency ,\none of the key differences between playkey and failed cloud gaming competitors of the past , is their optimized server runtime ( thus lowering operating costs ) . playkey can run different 20 game sessions ( or users ) , simultaneously on the same server with multiplayer support . monitoring tools are also available , allowing you to see packets lost , game fps , resolution and more .\nthe cloud would appeal to the\nhard core gamer\nwho wants the ability to pick up where they left off in a game , no matter where they were .\nit makes sense for game manufacturers today ( especially of the mmorpg genres ) to migrate their server infrastructure to a private cloud because of the dynamism and scalability it offers .\none ' s local hardware , software , and data have specific advantages for tasks such as video editing , private info , and data availability when the cloud connection is down .\nkani said the rebranded geforce now is the culmination of five years of work , which included adding video encoding to gpus and developing cloud infrastructure . that work , as well as better bandwidth , means you could play a game like batman : arkham knight , which takes 213 minutes to download , in a matter of seconds or minutes via the cloud .\nsony releases the playstation 4 with an emphasis on social game - play using a new share button and second - screen gaming with smartphone connectivity . the ps4 is the top - selling console for much of 2014 .\nin a sense , cloud computing is the lazy way of managing your assets , by offloading them all to a well respected company who promises low rates of downtime and high accessibility .\nwhen processor - intensive graphic rendering is done in the cloud and streamed to a home computer , gamers could play the latest and greatest games whether they had a powerful machine or not .\nhave you ever wondered where the incredible cloud games we play today began ? let\u2019s take a look at their history , which will actually go back much farther than most people might think .\n] propose an auction - based mechanism for dynamic provision and allocation of vms to maximize the provider ' s profit and improves the total utilization of cloud resources . lin et al . [\ni have been involved in the development of a cloud computing solution , and most of the complaints we got regarding user experience was almost always because of speed and reliability issues with our network .\nillustrates the system architecture of the cloud gaming platform , which consists of s physical servers , p gamers , and a broker . each physical server hosts several vms , while every vm runs a game and a game server ( gs ) . several physical servers are mounted on a rack , and multiple racks are connected to an aggregation switch . the aggregation switches are then connected to the internet via a core switch . physical servers are distributed in several data centers at diverse locations . the gamers run game clients on desktops , laptops , mobile devices , and set - top boxes to access cloud games via the internet .\nthe launch of apple ' s app store opens up many opportunities in mobile gaming for both developers and consumers . the next year , mobile , social games like angry birds for the iphone and farmville for facebook burst onto the scene .\ndave perry , the man behind games such as enter the matrix and earthworm jim , told click that he believes in the distant future all video games will be fully online and cloud - based .\nin the early 2000s , a typical suite of platform services would run as a monolithic service , frequently implemented as a singleton . even when federated , this pattern is not recommended for cloud deployments .\nthe games market will continue to be dominated by the pc and the console for many years , with the cloud being a complementary service to this model rather than a replacement . kenny lang , larbert , uk\nit\u2019s not yet a given , but the dominant trend is clearly towards an expansion of this model . as with other new uses for the cloud , this trend has largely been spearheaded by the general public .\ngaminganywhere is an open - source clouding gaming platform . in addition to its openness , we design gaminganywhere for high extensibility , portability , and reconfigurability . gaminganywhere currently supports windows and linux , and can be ported to other os ' s including os x and android . table\nsure , tetris debuted way back in the 80s , but its advanced age hasn ' t stopped the title from adapting to nearly every gaming platformed invented since then . in 2013 , tetris becomes the best - selling game on mobile with more than 100 million copies sold .\nwhile it is critical for optimizing user experience , real - time communications is not always a priority for operators . and yet , future business models will need to incorporate real - time communications on the technical level in order for it to become the standard for online gaming .\nour extensive trace - driven simulations indicate that : ( i ) our efficient algorithms result in close - to - optimal performance , as small as 0 % and 10 % gaps , ( ii ) the efficient algorithms scale to large cloud gaming services with twenty thousands of servers and more than forty thousands gamers , and ( iii ) the efficient algorithms outperform a state - of - the - art algorithm by large , e . g . , up to 3 . 5 times of net profit increase ( sec .\nwhen you turn off your cloud rig , snoost automatically makes sure to backup all of your gamedata ( including savegames , config files etc . ) , so you won ' t have to install them again the next time you logon .\nfrom the laboratory to arcades and , later , onto shelves and into the cloud , video games have rapidly and radically evolved in the past half century . here\u2019s a peek back at how it all happened and a glimpse of what\u2019s to come .\nthe 8 - bit gaming console nintendo entertainment system ( nes ) is unfurled for american consumers at ces . nes is a breath of fresh air in the states . it has better graphics , faster gameplay and more audible and developed sound than its predecessors . nes soon becomes the best - selling system .\ncompeting with the new apple tv , nvidia hopes to position the shield as the ultimate android tv alternative and the netflix of gaming . and the geforce now service \u2014 which streams high - end games to your living room without the need for an advance download \u2014 is one of the linchpins of nvidia\u2019s strategy .\nh . - j . hong , d . - y . chen , c . - y . huang , k . - t . chen , and c . - h . hsu ,\nqos - aware virtual machine placement for cloud games ,\nin\nthese components can be hosted on a variety of environments : on - premises , private or public cloud , or even a fully managed solution . as long as the system meets your latency requirements for communication between the components and end users , any of these can work .\n] also propose an online control algorithm to quickly serve users in the waiting queue . compared to their work , we optimize the gaming qoe after a user is admitted in the system ; such qoe maximization is arguably more important , as gamers typically can only tolerate a few minutes of waiting time , but each game session may last for hours .\nadministration \u2014scaling a running relational database and updating its schema are both complex operations . automatically managed relational databases are common services of cloud platforms , but the adoption rate of automatically managed databases for game backends is currently low . this is because of the write - heavy workloads of game backends .\ntwo solutions are available to run these kinds of games from the cloud : sending graphic commands ( which use fewer network resources ) to a fat client that will then render the graphics , or running the games on a high - performance server that encodes the display and provides video streaming to thin clients .\ncloud video games , also known in this capacity as online games or mmos ( massively multiplayer online ) have been steadily progressing in power and appeal since they first arrived in the 1970s . what was once solely a text - based experience , has grown into one sporting untold virtual worlds in many different genres .\nwith geforce now , nvidia processes a game in the cloud , or internet - connected data centers . it then streams the game imagery to the shield , which displays it on a tv . by contrast , consoles and pcs process a game on local hardware , and the games are limited by the power of that particular hardware .\n\u25bd expand description for more information ! \u2666 initial thoughts on liquidsky ' s cloud pc platform \u279c in this episode i go over liquidsky ' s cloud pc platform including some initial benchmarks with 3d mark . \u2666 if you ' re interested in liquidsky check it out using my referral link : urltoken \u25b7 support and chat with thought provoking tech ! \u2666 community forums : urltoken \u2666 thought provoking tech blog : urltoken \u2666 discord : urltoken \u2666 twitter : urltoken \u2666 facebook : urltoken \u2666 buy the flashforge creator pro on amazon : urltoken \u25b7 music credits \u2666 intro : wallpaper kevin macleod ( incompetech . com ) licensed under creative commons : by attribution 3 . 0 license urltoken\nplaykey\u2019s business is based around its servers located in amsterdam , london and frankfurt , while being headquartered in russia . during tuesday\u2019s startup alley , i spoke with vadim andreev , playkey\u2019s vp of gaming strategy , about the specs and the requirements of using the service at its best settings : \u201cusers can use their own steam library with our service , buy the game from steam directly , or purchase the key and subscription from us . \u201d\nthe term dedicated can be misleading for today ' s backend game servers . in its original context , dedicated referred to game servers that ran on dedicated hardware in a 1 : 1 ratio . today , most game publishers manage multiple game - server processes running concurrently on a machine . despite the fact that these processes now rarely have entire machines dedicated to them , the term dedicated game server is still in frequent use in the gaming industry .\nthe last half - decade has seen many developers adopting the microservices approach championed by fast - scaling web companies . many of the fundamental challenges of platform services and web applications are the same , such as enabling fast development cycles and running highly distributed services all over the world . microservices can help address these problems and are an excellent choice when designing applications to run on cloud platforms .\nin the short term , it\u2019s hard to see how we will manage to load our smartphones and tablets with the equivalent of the latest resource - intensive graphics cards that often cost more than a pc . for the foreseeable future , hard gamers aiming to have fun with their millimeter - thin tablets will have to compromise , though some of the newest tablet technology is nothing short of astounding : take the developments based on the unreal engine 3 gaming engine , for example .\nscaling \u2014traditional relational databases focus on a scale - up ( vertical scaling ) approach . when planning a cloud - native game backend , however , it is strongly recommended to use a scale - out ( horizontal scaling ) approach instead , as the number of cores that can be present in a single vm will always be limited , while adding additional vms to your cloud project is quite simple . relational databases have patterns for horizontal scaling such as sharding , clustering , and tiered replicas , but they can be difficult to add to a running database without downtime . if there is any chance that your traffic or data will outgrow a single database , start with a small cluster . you don ' t want to have to learn how to scale your database when the crisis hits . adding nodes to a cluster while it\u2019s running isn ' t without challenges , but it is possible .\nyou start off by signing - up , paying $ 20 for the hd subscription ( for example ) , then purchase your game key from steam or playkey directly ( or just logging in with your own steam id and library ) . a virtualized window will appear on - screen , where playkey initializes the launcher and the game begins to run in fullscreen . also , if you\u2019re worried about game saves : cloud sync is supported and still tied to your steam account , including social and screenshot features .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nthe central idea behind it is for users , be they people or companies , to put information and programs into giant data centres that they access via the web .\nin countries with lower broadband speeds , mr perry said that the servers would be used to enhance the user ' s experience .\nwe looking at the processor and the internet connection and scaling everything according to their set up , so they can get the highest quality game experience based on their hardware ,\nhe said .\nbut i think it ' ll be several years till we see millions of users accessing high - end virtual machines to play their favourite games at a reasonable price . varun abhiram , hyderabad , andhra pradesh , india\nit ' s the same idea when neil armstrong first said about man reaching the moon . i like the idea that the cpu i have for my computer at home would no longer need servicing from me .\nand it no longer needs expensive hardware upgrades since the cpu itself is on a central station where groups of specialists already do the upgrades and fixing for me .\ni also agree about the idea of renting the software rather than paying the whole of it since latest version of software arrives too often .\nit ' s a form of being economical when you pay only half the price of the computer goodies you buy . krizner casicas , manila , philippines\nonly having an always - on ultra - high bandwidth environment with uncapped bandwidth and legally enforced data availability can make computing a substitute for local computing . otherwise they will have to co - exist . walid el - damouny , beirut , lebanon\nan excellent idea and something i would definitely be interested in trying out . with the spread of broadband worldwide this is becoming more and more possible .\nif round trip times to these servers can be kept low enough , this will instantly negate the need for things like anti - piracy measures and bandwidth consuming updates and patches . chifundo banda , johannesburg , south africa\ni doubt the games console and pc hardware manufacturers will be rushing to adopt a model like this , and it doesn ' t really make sense given the power and performance of client hardware now available ( and the type of client hardware that will be available in the future ) .\neven if you had an internet connection fast enough and stable enough to stream the more demanding games titles , you ' d still need a good enough graphics card which will set you back well over \u00a3100 for the modern high - end games . zack\nbeing an avid gamer myself i think this would not be the way forward for the truly hardcore gamers .\na true enthusiast would like to build and maintain his own hardware and not be driven by an outside source where it ' s literally out of their control .\nnice concept but has its downsides when servers crash or go offline due to maintenance . brom , netherlands\ni was never a big gamer until i bought a ps3 and now i wouldn ' t be without it . i love the fact that i have a console and a great library of games that i can physically connect to .\nplus i can trade games in when i have had my use out of them . this is something that you cannot do over networks as there is no re - sale potential , something that a lot of gamers favour as they can trade in old games for newer titles without the full expense .\nthough in theory this should only be good , it ' s open to mass abuse and a new form of cyber attack . joshua sugarman , leeds , uk\nmost popular now | 56 , 514 people are reading stories on the site right now .\n;\ngithub is home to over 28 million developers working together to host and review code , manage projects , and build software together .\na permissive license similar to the bsd 2 - clause license , but with a 3rd clause that prohibits others from using the name of the project or its contributors to promote derived products without written consent .\nyou signed in with another tab or window . reload to refresh your session .\nyou signed out in another tab or window . reload to refresh your session .\nfrom source code to trademarks , we have a number of assets for sale .\nonlive is in the process of liquidating its remaining assets , including trademarks , source code and trade secrets , among many other things .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 transitional / / en\nurltoken\njointly established by 5 companies , including nippon telegraph and telephone corporation and sony corporation ( the former company name : grr homenet corporation . )\nchanged the company name to\nntt plala inc .\nlaunched smarttv sevice\nhikari - tv\n, integrating ntt group image distribution businesses\nlaunched ip retransmission of digital terrestrial broadcasting as first commercial service in japan ( via i - cast , inc . )\nlaunched ip retransmission of bs digital broadcasting , i . e . the domestic satellite broadcasting , as first commercial service in japan ( via i - cast , inc . )\nthis webpage was generated by the domain owner using sedo domain parking . disclaimer : sedo maintains no relationship with third party advertisers . reference to any specific service or trade mark is not controlled by sedo nor does it constitute or imply its association , endorsement or recommendation .\nonlive , which eliminates the need for a xbox 360 or playstation 3 console by streaming popular video games to computer users via the internet , has launched in the united states .\nkeen gamers can choose from more than 20 titles , including batman : arkham asylum , and assassin\u2019s creed 2 . onlive can be used on computers running microsoft \u2019s windows operating system or apple \u2019s mac os x .\nmiller said the company had spent a year cementing relationships with game studios , and ensuring its network of data centres could handle the expected demand .\nsome people had been sceptical whether the streaming model could be applied to video games , because of the amount of data contained in the average game , and the impact that any interruptions or buffering could have on the gameplay experience .\nonlive saves players\u2019 progress as they go along , which means they can continue playing a game online , from another computer , at any time . the company also aims to launch a \u201cmicro console\u201d so that people can stream games from the internet straight to their tv , without the need for a computer .\nthe company is offering us gamers a free , year - long subscription to the onlive service , as part of a partnership with at & t . membership usually costs $ 4 . 95 per month , with users paying an additional fee to \u201crent\u201d games .\nonlive is yet to get a uk launch date , but the company has struck an agreement with bt , similar to the one it has in the united states with at & t . the company is likely to offer british users a similar \u201cfree trial\u201d period when the service goes live in this country .\nthe ai event of the year for growth marketers . aug . 21 - 22\nthe best in ai . an invite - only executive event . oct . 22 - 23\nthe shield offering has now become much more interesting since nvidia launched it on may 28 . nvidia is also announcing new apps such as showtime , a launch in europe , and other good stuff . all told , more than 1 , 000 apps are available on android tv , and there are 135 games available on the shield hub app and 300 games on google play .\n\u201capple tv has come out , but if you are an android user , shield is the best device for you , \u201d said ali kani , general manager for shield at nvidia , in an interview with gamesbeat . \u201cwe like apple tv because it confirms our theory that the smart tv category is exciting . \u201d\nthe shield outdoes the processing power of the new apple tv since it has the new tegra x1 mobile processor \u2014 with a 256 - core nvidia graphics processing unit ( gpu ) and a 64 - bit central processing unit ( cpu ) . nvidia says that gives shield three times the processing power of the new apple tv , and it enables it to support ultra - high - def 4k displays without compromise . about 10 current games can take advantage of 4k resolution on shield .\ngeforce now ( formerly known as geforce grid ) has more than 50 popular pc games available , including titles from the batman , lego , witcher , and resident evil series . geforce now is available on thursday , with three months free on shield devices . after that , you pay a subscription fee of $ 8 a month . available games include the witcher 3 : wild hunt , middle - earth : shadow of mordor , mad max , and lego jurassic world ."]}
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(\nmongodb\n) as stable releases .\ncopyright \u00a9 2018 tibco software inc . all rights reserved . | privacy policy | terms of use | trademarks\nit seems to me that your code is actually trying to set the $ inc field of the document rather than using the $ inc modifier on the foo . count field . this might be what you want :\nplease note that partner development support is not intended to support your customers running mongodb . if your clients require support from mongodb inc , please refer to mongodb enterprise advanced or production support .\nmongodb was developed by a newyork based organization named 10gen which is now known as mongodb inc . it was initially developed as a paas ( platform as a service ) . later in 2009 , it is introduced in the market as an open source database server that was maintained and supported by mongodb inc .\n\u201csoftware\u201d means the mongodb software and all updates which mongodb makes available , including mongodb ops manager , mongodb compass , mongodb connector for bi , and mongodb cloud manager .\nthe $ inc modifier can be used to increment a field ( such as a counter for analytics , page views etc ) .\nwas developed in 2007 by a new york based organization 10gen which is now called mongodb inc . mongodb was developed as a paas ( platform as a service ) initially . later on in the year 2009 ,\nmongodb server 4 . 0 with multi - document acid transactions , mongodb atlas global clusters , mongodb mobile , and the mongodb stitch serverless platform .\nin this short complimentary course , we provide a detailed introduction to mongodb , mongodb compass , and mongodb atlas .\nmongodb , mongo , and the leaf logo are registered trademarks of mongodb , inc . your use of these trademarks is subject to the mongodb trademark standards for use . for trademark use approval or any questions you have about using these trademarks , please email trademark @ urltoken .\nfundamentals of mongodb : connecting to a mongodb cluster , using mongodb compass , mongodb ' s document storage model and principles of flexible schema design , basic architecture of mongodb clusters , crud operations .\nmongodb was originally developed by mongodb , inc . , which at the time ( 2007 ) was named 10gen . the company was founded by former doubleclick founders and engineers , specifically dwight merriman , kevin p . ryan , and eliot horowitz .\nwhen to engage : when preparing to migrate a mongodb application to mongodb atlas .\nmongodb ops manager can automate , monitor , and back up your mongodb infrastructure .\nmongodb ops manager \u2013 4 . 0 release \u2014 mongodb ops manager 4 . 0\nmongodb cloud manager can automate , monitor , and back up your mongodb infrastructure .\nfaq : the mongodb connector for bi \u2014 mongodb connector for bi 2 . 5\nnew york\u2014august 27 , 2013\u2014 10gen , the mongodb company , today announced it is changing its name to mongodb , inc . the new name more closely unifies the open - source database project with the company behind it . the change is effective immediately .\nmongodb compass is a tool that helps you visually analyze and understand your mongodb data .\ndownload the mongodb connector for bi for your operating system from the mongodb download center .\nmongodb world is a conference intended for networking and collaboration for mongodb developers and operators .\nadam was a technical services manager at mongodb , inc . in addition to ensuring success of the mongodb support organization he has engaged the tech community by writing articles and answering questions on stack overflow . adam is also the founder of the dublin mongodb user group which now has over 250 members . prior to mongodb , he held various positions at citrix and aol .\nabout mongodb inc . mongodb makes development simple and beautiful . for tens of thousands of organizations , mongodb provides agility and the freedom to scale . fortune 500 enterprises , startups , hospitals , governments and organizations of all kinds use mongodb because it is the best database for modern applications . through simplicity , mongodb changes what it means to build . through openness , mongodb elevates what it means to work with a software company . please visit urltoken for more .\nmongodb atlas is a cloud service for running , monitoring , and maintaining mongodb deployments , including the provisioning of dedicated servers for mongodb instances .\nwe updated our support policy to update the eol for mongodb 2 . 4 , mongodb 2 . 6 , and mongodb 3 . 0 .\nwelcome to the documentation for mongodb cloud manager . engineered by the team who develops mongodb , cloud manager provides a complete package for managing mongodb deployments .\nnew york and palo alto , calif . \u2014 december 16 , 2014 \u2013 mongodb today announced the acquisition of wiredtiger inc . , an innovator in database storage engine technology . wiredtiger will contribute to the performance , scalability , and hardware efficiency of mongodb for all users with the upcoming release , mongodb 3 . 0 . terms of the transaction were not disclosed .\nmongodb atlas makes it easy to set up , operate , and manage mongodb deployments in the cloud .\nyou can enable mongodb access control and manage mongodb users and roles directly from the cloud manager interface .\n. when you upgrade from mongodb 3 . 2 to mongodb 3 . 4 and your schema file contains\nbi connector uses a mongodb aggregation pipeline to perform queries against a mongodb database . you can add a special field to your schema to pass a custom mongodb $ match query string to your mongodb instance .\nwe updated our support policy to reflect the availability of mongodb atlas support for customers using mongodb atlas .\nmongodb compass allows users to easily analyze and understand the contents of their data collections within mongodb and perform queries , without requiring knowledge of mongodb query syntax .\nthe mongodb connector for bi and associated utilities are only available with mongodb enterprise 3 . 2 and greater .\nwe updated our support policy to reflect the replacement of production support with mongodb professional , and the availability of cloud manager with mongodb enterprise advanced and mongodb professional .\njeff has been programming with java for over 15 years since landing a job at sun microsystems as a java consultant and educator . his first experience with mongodb came while at mtv networks , where he led a project to create a unified java - based content management system ( cms ) with mongodb as the underlying data repository . jeff is now an engineering manager at mongodb , inc . and the lead maintainer of the mongodb java driver .\nthe mongodb connector for bi and associated utilities are compatible only with mongodb server version 3 . 2 or greater .\ndb . foobar . update ( { name :\nfoobar\n} , { $ set : { ' urltoken ' : ' bar ' } , $ inc : { ' foo . count ' : 1 } } , true )\n6 . mongodb enterprise advanced , mongodb atlas professional advanced , mongodb professional , and mongodb atlas professional include unlimited phone and web support . development support includes unlimited phone and web support for teams of up to ten ( 10 ) members .\nnosql manager for mongodb supports all features of mongodb 3 . 0 . the project is actively maintained . urltoken urltoken features\nplease note that this does not confirm a mongodb professional certification . to verify mongodb professional certification , please click here .\nabout mongodb inc . mongodb is the next - generation database that helps businesses transform their industries by harnessing the power of data . the world\u2019s most sophisticated organizations , from cutting - edge startups to the largest companies , use mongodb to create applications never before possible at a fraction of the cost of legacy databases . mongodb is the fastest - growing database ecosystem , with over 9 million downloads , thousands of customers , and over 650 technology and service partners . learn more at urltoken .\ndb . foobar . update ( { name :\nfoobar\n} , { $ set : { foo : { bar : ' bar ' } , $ inc : { ' foo . count ' : 1 } } } , true )\ndb . foobar . update ( { name :\nfoobar\n} , { $ set : { foo : { bar : ' bar ' } } , $ inc : { ' foo . count ' : 1 } } } , true )\nnot the answer you ' re looking for ? browse other questions tagged mongodb mongodb - query or ask your own question .\ncustomer\nmeans the person or entity that purchases support from mongodb pursuant to an applicable agreement between customer and mongodb .\nwe\u2019ll gather application requirements , help in designing an appropriate mongodb schema , and configure mongodb atlas to fit your deployment\u2019s needs .\nrestricts mongosqld to using features that the specified version of mongodb supports . only necessary when used with replica sets in which members use different mongodb versions or when performing a rolling upgrade of mongodb . only supports mongodb version 3 . 2 or later .\nset the kerberos spn when connecting to kerberized mongodb instances . this value must match the service name set on mongodb instances .\nwe updated our support policy to include support for mongodb connector for business intelligence ( \u201cbi connector\u201d ) , and mongodb compass .\nby 2012 , 10gen had been named number nine on\nthe next big thing 2012\npublished by the wall street journal and had 6 offices located in various parts of the world . in 2013 , 10gen renamed itself to mongodb , inc . , wanting to make the strong association with its popular primary product .\nsudo yum install - y mongodb - org - 3 . 0 . 6 mongodb - org - server - 3 . 0 . 6 mongodb - org - shell - 3 . 0 . 6 mongodb - org - mongos - 3 . 0 . 6 mongodb - org - tools - 3 . 0 . 6\ni hadn ' t noticed that ! the error message provided by the shell is ' have conflicting mods in update ' . to me this suggests that $ set operates on the ' foo ' subdocument as a whole , hence you can ' t use $ inc on ' foo ' or any of its properties , such as ' foo . count ' . i conjecture that using $ set on ' urltoken ' and $ inc on ' foo . count ' works because the two modifiers target disjoint parts of the document .\nsystemlog : where mongodb stores the log files . the default value is / var / log / mongodb / mongod . log .\nin this role , your mongodb consultant will ensure that mongodb is properly configured for production and will also help facilitate issue resolution .\nsamples your mongodb collections and creates a schema at the time of startup and writes it to a mongodb collection . available via the\nfind out when the next mongodb event is happening near you , or meet the mongodb team at an industry conference or trade show .\nour documentation actually covers manually installing mongodb , but it only focuses on installing mongodb from the zip / tar files that you can download from the mongodb download center . this blog post is meant to supplement the documentation by covering two additional ways of manually installing mongodb .\nlearn basic mongodb security features , integration capabilities and resources . the course project involves creating secured deployments of mongodb for production ready environments .\n5 . mongodb customers must contact mongodb technical support by phone ( phone numbers are listed in the mongodb support portal ) immediately after opening a blocker or critical support case to ensure the applicable initial response goal is met . if you do not have a current mongodb subscription and would like to speak with someone , please contact a mongodb representative .\nour new name clearly reflects our total commitment to mongodb . we look forward to working with the community to help mongodb realize its potential .\nwith mongodb installed through one of the above methods , you can now run the deadline repository installer to finish setting up your mongodb with deadline . when prompted , choose connect to an existing mongodb database installation , which brings you to the mongodb database settings page of the installer :\nmust meet this requirement . the mongodb deployments that ops manager manages do not . for the minimum versions required for managed mongodb deployments , see\nmongodb cloud manager helps you easily monitor your databases , automate operational tasks , and leverage cloud backups for your self - managed mongodb deployments .\nthe bi connector for atlas is available as a turnkey service for dedicated clusters running in mongodb atlas , the cloud database service for mongodb .\natlas is a cloud service for running , monitoring , and maintaining mongodb deployments , including the provisioning of dedicated servers for the mongodb instances .\nabout mongodb , inc . mongodb ( from humongous ) is reinventing data management and powering big data as the leading nosql database . designed for how we build and run applications today , mongodb empowers organizations to be more agile and scalable . it enables new types of applications , better customer experience , faster time to market and lower costs . mongodb has a thriving global community with over 4 million downloads , 100 , 000 online education registrations , 20 , 000 user group members and 20 , 000 mongodb days attendees . the company has more than 600 customers , including many of the world\u2019s largest organizations . to learn more , please visit urltoken .\nfree nosql viewer tool supports also mongodb and provides a lot of unique features like automatic sql conversion to mongodb shell syntax , data migration from oracle to mongodb , etc . this tool is free and available at urltoken\nsince mongodb updated their authentication protocol my old clients stopped working . i ended up using mongochef mongodb gui . see my post about this . urltoken\n, you must define a relational mapping for your mongodb data . mongodb connector for bi provides several methods for creating and managing a relational schema .\nin fact , the investment in mongodb was publicly announced on 17 september 2013 and highlights the confidence iqt had in mongodb ' s technological offerings .\nfor example , if your replica set contains members running mongodb 3 . 2 and other members running mongodb 3 . 4 , set the following option to restrict mongosqld to only use features supported by mongodb 3 . 2 :\na consulting engineer develops a custom plan for your mongodb deployment for sitecore . from the sitecore perspective , your consultant will address how to configure sitecore to use mongodb and will offer options for migrating existing repository data to mongodb .\ncreate a tv show tracker using angularjs , node . js , and mongodb - build a rest api using mongoose to create and retrieve data from mongodb\ngive your operations and devops teams the skills and tools to run and manage mongodb with confidence . this engagement offers introductory administrator training and custom consulting to help you set up and use either mongodb ops manager or mongodb cloud manager .\nthe mongodb project , and its urltoken community website , are unaffected by this change . 10gen will change its corporate website from urltoken to mongodb . com .\neach mongodb compass edition is available in both a general availability and a beta version . to download any available version , go to the mongodb download center .\na cloud - hosted mongodb connector for bi is now available in mongodb atlas . for more information on connecting to an atlas - hosted bi connector , see\nwe build mongodb and the drivers and sell software and services to make the lives of developers easier . we also run mongodb university and sponsor the community , hosting mongodb world and mongodb days all over the globe . with offices across north america , europe , and asia , we are close to where you create .\nmongodb stores data as documents , so it is known as document oriented database .\ngrab the init . d script we use from our manual mongodb installation documentation .\noutcome : health check report , our assessment and recommendations for your mongodb deployment .\na mongodb atlas foundation with migration planning engagement focuses on one application or project .\nurltoken is a mongodb hosting , redis hosting solution for public & private clouds .\nconnect mongodb to your favorite bi platforms to answer your organization\u2019s most important questions .\nto pass the authentication credentials provided by the sql client to the mongodb server .\nto use when connecting to mongodb . you can specify the file name of the\nin this course , you will build a blogging platform , backed by mongodb .\nlearn how to optimize the performance of your mongodb deployment . this course will cover how to use best practices for achieving performance at scale in a mongodb system .\nglassdoor gives you an inside look at what it ' s like to work at mongodb , including salaries , reviews , office photos , and more . this is the mongodb company profile . all content is posted anonymously by employees working at mongodb .\nthe mongodb connector for bi can be installed on premises or hosted in mongodb atlas . follow the guide for your platform below to install the bi connector , or see\nwhat can be improved in mongodb ? nothing in this world is perfect . for example , there are myths about mongodb memory issues and file corruption . also there is an opinion that mongodb is only suitable for small projects . what would you say ?\nmongodb enterprise advanced features mongodb enterprise server and a finely - tuned package of advanced software , support , certifications , and other services . more than one - third of the fortune 100 rely on mongodb enterprise advanced to help run their mission critical applications .\ndownload the white paper to learn about the latest features in mongodb 4 . 0 .\nmongodb is a document oriented database . it is a key feature of mongodb . it offers a document oriented storage . it is very simple you can program it easily .\n2 . customer agrees to : ( i ) provide mongodb with reasonable detail of the nature of and circumstances surrounding the error , ( ii ) provide mongodb with reasonable access to customer ' s environment as necessary to enable mongodb to provide support ; and ( iii ) provide mongodb with reasonable cooperation in the diagnosis and resolution of any errors .\navailable in addition to mongodb enterprise advanced , mongodb named technical support engineers ensure that you get the level of technical support engagement you need to accomplish your most challenging goals .\noutcome : a dedicated expert to provide on - going consulting for your mongodb projects .\nyou should be prepared to provide application requirements for the mongodb consulting engineer to review .\ninstall the ops manager application database and backup database \u2014 mongodb ops manager 4 . 0\n/ etc / security / limits . d / 99 - mongodb - nproc . conf\nops manager uses a dedicated mongodb database to store the ops manager\u2019s operational data . the\n, which defines the deployment\u2019s mongodb processes and agents . available only on automated deployments .\nstart , stop , shut down , and remove mongodb processes monitored by cloud manager .\ncountly - mobile & web analytics and marketing platform built on node . js and mongodb\nprovides a fully hosted solution for both mongodb and bi connector . atlas dedicated clusters (\nfor more information on mongodb users and roles , see role - based access control .\nspecifies the default mongodb authentication source . set this value to specify a default source that\nwe updated our support policy to reflect new offerings associated with mongodb 3 . 2 .\nlearn everything you need to know to get started building a mongodb - based app .\nwith all of the above , whom would you recommend to use mongodb ? who is your main customer \u2013 big corporations or small businesses or startups ? which projects are better for mongodb ? give us some examples . which technologies can be easily \u2018combined\u2019 with mongodb ?\nwe are breaking down the barriers that prevent underrepresented groups in technology from attending tech conferences and offer diversity scholarships to mongodb events . recipients receive complimentary admission , a pre - conference workshop , a mongodb certification voucher , and access to enterprise mongodb university training courses .\nso there is no way something can\nmodify\nat the same time , and the end state would be that which occurs after\nall\nrequests have been issued . so $ inc and other operators do exactly as they should , and modify the content based on the state of the document at the time it was actually able to access it .\njoin the ranks of highly sought - after technology professionals who have become proficient in mongodb .\nat mongodb , valeri is now a platform tech lead at booster fuels . he was the maintainer of an open source project called mongoose , a popular tool for working with mongodb and node . js , as well as several other mongodb - related node . js modules .\nkeep up - to - date on mongodb news , local events , and software releases .\nsr director , talent acquisition @ mongodb californian and resistor . co - founder # mdbwomensgroup .\nthe mongodb community has had at least one registration from every single country in the world .\n\u201csupport\u201d means the level of support purchased by customer as described in this mongodb support policy .\nretrieves the disks and disk partitions on which mongodb runs . available only on automated deployments .\nfor more information on user permissions and roles in mongodb , see manage users and roles .\nkubernetes examples - deployment tutorial of a basic node . js and mongodb web stack on kubernetes\nhelm chart - bootstraps a mongodb deployment on a kubernetes cluster using the helm package manager .\nmongodb ruby driver 2 . 5 . x case - sensitivity issues with hostnames on replica sets\nspecifies the path to a file containing the certificate and private key for connecting to mongodb .\npermits the mongodb instance to present an invalid server ssl / tls certificate . when using the\nif you have an older version of the mongodb connector for bi installed , uninstall it .\nafter completing this course , you should have a good understanding as to how applications are built on top of mongodb using java . plus , you will have a great foundation when preparing for the mongodb developer certification exam . learn more about how to become a mongodb certified professional .\nthe proactive component of mongodb support is just another way we can help you reduce risk and save time , money , and effort with your mongodb deployments . contact us to learn more .\nthat works . but why doesn ' t this work : db . foobar . update ( { name :\nfoobar\n} , { $ set : { foo : { bar : ' bar ' } } , $ inc : { ' foo . count ' : 1 } } , true ) it seems setting in a string will make it work . but i wonder why\nsc create mongodb binpath =\n\\\nc : \\ program files \\ mongodb \\ server \\ 3 . 0 \\ bin \\ mongod . exe \\\n- - config \\\nc : \\ program files \\ mongodb \\ server \\ 3 . 0 \\ bin \\ mongod . conf \\\n- - service\nstart = auto depend = tcpip displayname =\nmongodb service\nmongodb university offers free online courses to teach you how to build and deploy apps on mongodb . over 500 , 000 of your peers have already signed up . jump in and get started .\nshannon bradshaw is director of engineering , education at mongodb . in this capacity he provides vision for and manages development of mongodb university online , the mongodb instructor - led training curriculum , mongodb documentation , and the mongodb certification program . shannon holds a ph . d . in computer science from northwestern university . prior to mongodb , shannon was an assistant professor in the business school at the university of iowa and then chair and associate professor of computer science at drew university . throughout his career in academia , shannon consulted as a software engineer with several startups and financial services firms .\ncurious how mongodb got its name ? here ' s your quick history lesson for the day .\nperl - 807 implement dns seedlist discovery ( mongodb + srv : / / . . . )\noutcome : an upgrade plan to help ensure a smooth transition without interruption to your mongodb application .\noutcome : a detailed report that summarizes the information gathered including application requirements , provides recommendations on scaling and high availability using mongodb , and outlines best practices based on mongodb\u2019s analysis of your requirements .\na hosted platform for managing mongodb on the infrastructure of your choice . cloud manager saves you time , money , and helps you protect your customer experience by eliminating the guesswork from running mongodb .\nbi connector : provides a relational schema and translates sql queries between your bi tool and mongodb .\nmongodb 3 . 4 introduces read - only views that you can use to filter incompatible data .\n, your bi connector instance must also use authentication . the user that connects to mongodb via the\nthe hostname of the server on which you installed the mongodb connector for bi in step 1 .\nit provides users with a graphical view of their mongodb schema without requiring the use of query language . in mongodb , collections do not enforce a rigidly - defined document structure . this can make it difficult to explore and understand the underlying data and its structure without a tool like mongodb compass .\neditor ' s note : we no longer offer a standalone support option . if you ' re looking for a way to run mongodb according operations best practices , try our hosted solution mongodb atlas .\noutcome : a detailed report that summarizes the information gathered including application requirements , provides recommendations on horizontal scaling and high availability using mongodb , and outlines best practices based on mongodb\u2019s analysis of your requirements .\njoin us at aws summit chicago to learn more about mongodb atlas , our database as a service created by the experts who design and engineer mongodb . stop by our booth for limited edition swag !\ndbpath : where mongodb stores the data . the default value is / var / lib / mongo .\nmaximize your mongodb atlas investment from the start by building your application correctly and optimizing your atlas deployment .\na mongodb engineer works with your team to develop a deployment architecture that addresses high availability , disaster recovery and other failover requirements . we will also help you secure your mongodb deployment according to your requirements .\nmean . js - full - stack based on mongodb , express , angularjs , and node . js\nthe bi connector is downloadable for on - premises deployment . it is available with mongodb enterprise advanced .\nto connect to a mongodb server whose hostname differs from the hostname on its tls / ssl certificate .\nyou can always connect directly to a single mongodb instance by specifying the host and port number directly .\njoin us at aws summit new york to learn more about mongodb atlas , our database as a service created by the experts who design and engineer mongodb . stop by our booth for limited edition swag !\njoin us at aws summit hong kong to learn more about mongodb atlas , our database as a service created by the experts who design and engineer mongodb . stop by our booth for limited edition swag !\nwhile the deadline repository installer can take care of the mongodb installation for you , if you need a highly customized , up - to - date mongodb installation , you can ' t beat a manual installation .\nmongodb compass provides users with a graphical view of their mongodb schema by randomly sampling a subset of documents from the collection . sampling documents minimizes performance impact on the database and can produce results quickly . see the\nlearn how to start up basic mongodb deployments , from the basic single mongod process , to replica sets and sharded clusters . this course will teach you to explore and configure these deployments using the mongodb shell .\njeff has been programming with java for over 15 years since landing a job at sun microsystems as a java consultant and educator . his first experience with mongodb came while at mtv networks , where he led a project to create a unified java - based content management system ( cms ) with mongodb as the underlying data repository . jeff is now an engineering manager at mongodb and the lead maintainer of the mongodb java driver .\nfor additional details , on how to get started with mongodb support , please visit getting started with support .\nmongodb was founded in 2007 by dwight merriman , eliot horowitz and kevin ryan \u2013 the team behind doubleclick .\nthe engine keeping mongodb humming . the teams behind the curtain , ensuring the business operates efficiently at scale .\nnot the answer you ' re looking for ? browse other questions tagged mongodb or ask your own question .\nsudo touch / etc / yum . repos . d / mongodb - org - 3 . 0 . repo\nnow that mongodb is installed , you still need to create a configuration file and create a windows service for mongodb . thankfully , an example configuration file can be found in the deadline documentation . where you store the created configuration file is up to you , but for the sake of this walkthrough , i ' ll assume it ' s called mongodb . conf , and that it ' s stored in the mongodb bin directory .\nas part of the onboarding process , the dce becomes familiar with your mongodb applications , systems and teams .\na lightweight backup agent runs within your infrastructure and backs up data from the mongodb processes you have specified .\nstudio 3t is another preferred tool for developers to work with mongodb . whether you\u2019re exploring your local database or working with shards and replica sets , studio 3t allows you to do all of it . studio 3t helps thousands of mongodb developers and administrators with their everyday jobs by providing the finest mongodb tools in the market .\nthe bi connector instance only transforms sql queries into mongodb queries . it does not store any data itself .\nspecifies a username with which to authenticate to a mongodb database that uses authentication . use in conjunction with the\nspecifies a password with which to authenticate to a mongodb database that uses authentication . use in conjunction with the\nwe changed the initial response goal for severity level 1 issues to 1 hour for mongodb enterprise : advanced .\nthe powerful capabilities of mongodb enterprise advanced , including platform certification , advanced security , and our management platform .\nour keynote lineup includes dev ittycheria , ceo & president of mongodb , eliot horowitz , cto & co - founder of mongodb , tom schenk , chief data officer at the city of chicago , and many more .\nthanks for subscribing to the newsletter . this is your channel for getting the latest notifications of server and driver releases , details on local mongodb events , updates on education programs , and the skinny on all things mongodb .\nandrew designs and implements the worldwide education efforts around mongodb . prior to mongodb , inc . , andrew was ceo and founder of phanfare , an online photo hosting company , now part of carbonite . prior to carbonite , he was founder and ceo of flashbase , a web service that offered helpers - service online database forms and analysis tools . flashbase was acquired by doubleclick . at doubleclick , andrew was vice president of technology for the research and development group . he has worked at mips computer systems , silicon graphics and blackrock . andrew received his a . b . from dartmouth college and his m . s . and ph . d . in electrical engineering from stanford university .\nnorberto leite is a curriculum engineer at mongodb . for the past three years , norberto has worked on scalable distributed application environments , both as advisor and engineer . prior to mongodb norberto served as big data engineer at telefonica .\nthe beauty to our brains . being at the forefront of the mongodb movement , they are our storytellers creating the opportunity to connect mongodb with prospects , users , and community members , spreading the word and sharing the wealth .\nthe first ready production of mongodb has been considered from version 1 . 4 which was released in march 2010 .\nthis will install the mongodb executables to / usr / bin / and the configuration file to / etc / mongod . conf . the configuration file will be where you can really customize your mongodb installation , with a full list of options located in mongodb ' s configuration documentation . for our purposes , the variables we care about are :\n\u201cdocumentation\u201d means the documentation made available by mongodb with the software , which may be modified from time to time .\nensure your mongodb application is production ready by having a well - designed plan for horizontal scaling and high availability .\nfor the backing database , you must install the mongodb enterprise dependencies , as described in those same install procedures .\nand contains the web interface for managing ops manager users , monitoring of mongodb hosts , and managing host backups .\n: a mongodb database stored in a local host . to learn about the requirements and procedures for blockstores , see\n, which will provide access to a distinct set of mongodb processes and users . you can create multiple projects .\nmern ( mern - starter ) - full - stack based on mongodb , express , react and node . js\nlook for dbschema tool , is great for the diagrams they do for mongodb , query builder and data explorer .\ni was surprised to see is possible to have diagrams for mongodb as well , as for any relational database .\nthe mongodb bi connector lets you use mongodb as a data source for your bi and analytics platforms . seamlessly create the visualizations and dashboards that will help you extract the insights and hidden value in your multi - structured data .\n, but the credentials are stored in an external , non - mongodb system , such as an ldap server .\nyou can watch the live stream at any time during mongodb world keynote sessions . here is our keynote schedule :\nnot at all ! mongodb enterprise suite is free for evaluation purposes . so no need to worry about licenses .\nlearn basic installation of mongodb , json , schema design , querying , insertion of data , indexing and working with language drivers . the course project involves building a blogging platform with mongodb . code examples will be in java .\nwhile originally simply dubbed\np\n, the database was officially named mongodb , with\nmongo\nbeing short for the word humongous . given the input 10gen had received about mongodb , the company decided it would indeed be best to scrap the babble project and release mongodb on its own as an open - source database platform in 2009 .\n8 . mongodb provides support for ops manager software ( formerly known as mms on - prem software ) , and for mongodb enterprise tools , including the mongodb connector for business intelligence ( \u201cbi connector\u201d ) , mongodb compass , and mongodb spark connector , effective immediately upon the release of a new generally available ( \u201cga\u201d ) stable release of the software . support will be in effect for a period of eighteen ( 18 ) months after this release date or twelve ( 12 ) months from the release date of the next ga stable release of the software , whichever is longer .\nwith that complete , it ' s time to let yum do the hard work and install the latest 3 . 0 version . as a side note , the mongodb - org package will install all of the associated mongodb packages .\nlearn basic installation of mongodb , json , schema design , querying , insertion of data , indexing and working with language drivers . the course project involves building a blogging platform with mongodb . code examples will be in c # .\nproduct stability is one of the main priorities for all mongodb products , and their new gui , mongodb compass is no exception . to ensure stability and quality , mongodb compass ' s team designs extensive functional and unit tests . however , they knew that once exposed to real - world usage , there would be edge cases that were never imagined .\nthank you for your interest in mongodb . if you ' d like to speak with a member of our team , please take a moment to fill in the brief form . a mongodb representative will contact you as soon as possible .\nperl - 640 remove bundled mongodb : : bson codec and use urltoken and / or bson : : xs instead . while this is a sweeping change , applications that relied on the default encoder are likely to need minimal changes . mongodb type wrapper classes will encode correctly , but decoded wrappers will be from the urltoken library instead . see mongodb : : upgrading for more details . additionally , with this change , the mongodb driver can now be used without a compiler .\nnew york - based mongodb helps companies , including adobe , ebay and citigroup , manage databases . some of its offerings include its name - bearing mongodb open - source database and the atlas database - as - a - service offering .\nwe have issued a clarification on the way the agplv3 license applies to mongodb . more information can be found here .\noutcome : a detailed written report that summarizes your application requirements and recommendations for horizontal scaling and high availability using mongodb .\nthe operational efficiency we get with mongodb is key . we are able to run our entire mongodb estate with just myself and occasional help from my colleague . cloud manager coupled with proactive support is central to achieving this type of efficiency .\nrobomongo is a pioneer of some interesting gui ideas and techniques that were implemented for the first time in mongodb ecosystem .\nrecently i discovered a tool simply called dbschema . first of all i was impressed because they do diagrams for mongodb .\nwhen connecting to a mongodb deployment using authentication , you can authenticate as the users and roles configured in that deployment .\nbusiness intelligence tools connect to a data source and , given a fixed tabular schema , allow users to visually explore their data . mongodb uses a flexible schema , so some business intelligence tools cannot use mongodb as a native data source .\nenjoy the full product features of mongodb enterprise advanced , so you can build your application to take advantage of them .\nmongodb is coming to chicago ! join us for a full - 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- separate from our mongodb enterprise software . this means that community edition users now have access to our world - class team of support engineers .\nat the end of the engagement , you will receive a written report of the upgrade plan , and your mongodb consulting engineer will execute the upgrade in a testing environment . if you ' re a mongodb commercial support customer , the consulting engineer will also file a tracking issue with the mongodb support team to help further assist you at the time of production upgrade .\nmongodb , a cross - platform document - oriented database , is on the rise . thousands of companies use mongodb including adobe , amadeus , bnp paribas , cisco systems , craigslist , ebay , foursquare , linkedin , mcafee , metlife , sap , shutterfly and yandex . . today we are going to discuss the company with alex komyagin , senior consulting engineer of mongodb .\nmongodb is the leading modern , general purpose database platform , designed to unleash the power of software and data for developers and the applications they build . headquartered in new york , with offices across north america , europe , and asia - pacific , we are close to where you do business . mongodb has more than 4 , 900 customers in over 85 countries . the mongodb database platform has been downloaded over 40 million times and there have been more than 850 , 000 mongodb university registrations .\nthe initial development of mongodb began in 2007 when the company was building a platform as a service similar to window azure .\nmongodb is the open - source , document database popular among developers and it professionals due to its agile and scalable approach .\nease the transition to the latest version of mongodb with the help of a mongodb consulting engineer . you will receive guidance on the necessary steps to upgrade , get a walk through of the upgrade process and get help on testing the upgraded application .\na mongodb deployment for sitecore engagement is focused on one sitecore xdb deployment and is best suited for operations or webops teams .\nthe backup agent uses a mongodb instance version equal to or greater than the version of the replica set it backs up .\nmongo - 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win32 - x86 _ 64 - 2008plus - 3 . 0 . 14 - signed . msi installlocation =\nc : \\ program files \\ mongodb \\ server \\ 3 . 0 \\\naddlocal =\nall\nlearn basic installation of mongodb , json , schema design , querying , insertion of data , indexing and working with language drivers . the course project involves building a blogging platform with mongodb . code examples will be in python but no previous python knowledge is assumed .\nsimilar to the way cloudera commercializes apache hadoop , 10gen offers a commercialized version of , and training and support for the open source database hosting nosql platform mongodb . mongodb is an open source , document - oriented database designed with both scalability and developer agility in mind .\nbenefit from having a named , experienced engineer from mongodb provide expert services to your organization about development and operations on an ongoing basis .\nif you are a developer team looking to receive private training on - site at your company , review our offerings at mongodb university .\nlimit access to your backing databases to specific mongodb users using an authentication mechanism . to configure your backing databases to use authentication , see\neveryone should be using cloud manager . it\u2019s easy to set up and run and gives really good insight into running your mongodb implementation .\nmongochef by 3t is cross - 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based financial publishing group . we are looking for a senior - level marketing professional with significant experience managing a direct response business . the ideal candidate will be an ideas - driven leader - - someone who can dev . . .\nthe culture at agora financial is fast paced and innovative ideas are the norm . if you require excessive hand holding or if you aren\u2019t open to challenging yourself , this might not be the place for you .\nand since we don\u2019t want you to miss out on being here yourself next year , we\u2019re throwing in a complimentary bonus gift : a $ 100 gift certificate to join us here in vancouver next year , or to come to any conference offered by agora financial or our affiliated company agora travel in the next 12 months .\nthe theme for this year\u2019s symposium is\nthe tale of two americas\nand is sure to feature some controversially and insightful presentations . below is a brief description of the upcoming event , provided by agora financial :\non tuesday night at the conference we will be seeing a special screening of agora\u2019s latest documentary \u201crisk ! \u201d .\nlouis basenese is promoted to investment director of the new white cap research group , an agora inc . affiliate .\ngreek imperial bronzes from the athenian agora , an article in process soon to be submitted to the journal hesperia .\nagora entertainment is the production company behind the critically - acclaimed documentary film i . o . u . s . a . which was concieved of , co - written and executive produced by agora financial\u2019s addison wiggin . in july 2008 , the film was acquired by the peter g . peterson foundation . you can watch it here .\nexel limited adopts a mission statement detailing its strengths : capacity , stability , risk absorption and financial security .\ngary scott , an original creator of the international investors club concept , replaces mark nestmann as financial editor .\nthrough the publication of free and paid publications , we are able to provide unbiased market commentary and market news . agora financial is 100 % independent and our editors never accept money from companies or investors in exchange for coverage .\ni know a doctor who lives in omaha , nebraska . he has made two financial fortunes in his lifetime .\nnewmarket group , an agora company , is in search of an enthusiastic and results - driven marketing associate . . . .\nindeed , that\u2019s where our name \u2018agora\u2019 is derived from\u2026 the name for the meeting place where ancient greeks would share ideas .\nclick on the link below to read the 16 - page agora publishing letter for their product ,\noptions hotline\n.\na bronze statuette of eirene from the athenian agora , fifteenth international bronze congress , university of udine ( may 2001 ) .\nbut going forward , to create a clear sense of our work , we will be branding the products of both companies under the agora financial uk banner . we feel it acts as a better reminder of why we do what we do .\nthe name \u201cagora\u201d was initially decided upon for those half dozen writers in 1978 . the word is a greek term for marketplace .\nstarting in 1999 , agora financial hosted the annual investment symposium . held in vancouver , b . c . , the conference brought together a large number of speakers discussing emerging financial trends , as well as panels and debates . speakers at the event have included marc faber , doug casey , steve forbes and many others . the last symposium was held in 2013 .\nnot only have our economic forecasts been uncannily accurate , but we\u2019ve consistently beat the mainstream financial media to the punch .\nin his usual wry and witty way , your humble daily reckoning editor opened the eighth annual agora financial investment symposium by suggesting that most people \u2014 those not here in this room or reading this report in particular \u2014 are braver than they\u2019ve ever been .\nbut the idea of the agora remained . eventually , it would become a foundation for other contrarians and entrepreneurs all around the world .\nkarim rahemtulla , research director of agora publishing , replaces chris weber as investment director and becomes editor of the oxford alert trading service .\nthe newsletter was steve sarnoff\u2019s options hotline , published by a baltimore - based company known as agora financial , itself a subsidiary of a holding company also named agora , one of whose founders , the late gregory barnhill , was a protege and close associate of buzzy krongard . ( barnhill reportedly committed suicide in 2012 . ) the bank a . b . brown is also based in baltimore .\nmore recently , agora financial has promoted the writings of economist james rickards , who purports to be a financial adviser to the us intelligence community . in the first chapter of his 2014 book the death of money , rickards absurdly argues that al qaeda was responsible for the pre - 9 / 11 insider trading , an obvious and transparent attempt to divert attention from the actual insiders .\nmoney map press , an agora company , is seeking a junior copywriter who is looking to advance and grow their career . . . .\nrobert williams , editorial director for the club , is promoted to publisher of the new wall street daily , an agora inc . affiliate .\nthe critically - acclaimed documentary film i . o . u . s . a . was concieved of , co - written and executive produced by agora financial ' s addison wiggin . in july 2008 , the film was acquired by the peter g . peterson foundation .\nas coeditor of technology profits confidential and contributor to breakthrough technology alert and penny sleuth at agora financial , ray blanco searches far and wide for breakthrough ideas and disruptive technologies that will change the lives of very sick patients . in this exclusive interview with the life sciences report ,\nrobert williams , editorial director for the club , was promoted to publisher of the new white cap research group , an agora inc . affiliate .\nalong with the other 700 people here , i am going to attempt to be one of the first in line for a cocktail , compliments of our host , agora financial . so that we can get up and do it all again tomorrow . i hope you\u2019ll join me .\njulia guth , alexander green and the team started total financial solution meetings for new members of the chairman\u2019s circle \u2013 all sold out .\nalex green returns from a world financial tour to china . completely excited about the emerging opportunities there , he launches the new china trader\nthe oxford club\u2019s investment advisory team takes actions to protect the club and its members from the the world financial crisis and market collapse .\n2 ) i think publishing what i wrote for them in my newsletter will get agora some extra business . the letter describes an amazing financial service i think some of you will want to have . you need to remember though , my sales letter will not be used by agora until it is proofread and checked for accuracy . but i think as it stands now , it is 99 . 9 % ready to be mailed .\ncopyright \u00a9 2018 \u2014 the agora \u2022 all rights reserved . \u2022 14 west mt . vernon place , baltimore , md 21201 , usa \u2022 privacy policy\nxl capital assurance inc . establishes aaa rated , london - based financial guarantee subsidiary , xl capital assurance ( u . k . ) limited\nalex green returned from a world financial tour to china . completely excited about the emerging opportunities there , he launched the new china trader .\njulia guth , alexander green and the team start total financial solution meetings for new members of the chairman\u2019s circle \u2013 and all sell out .\n14 west is the business services arm of the agora companies , and has offices in baltimore city , maryland and delray beach , florida . . . .\nhealth sense media , an agora company , is seeking a highly motivated media buyer to spearhead their customer acquisition strategy on the native and display . . .\nthe agora financial customer service department is open monday through friday , 9 a . m . - 5 p . m . est . please feel free to contact us , should you have any questions or concerns regarding your account , billing , navigating our website , product information or any related topic .\naddison wiggin and bill bonner provide their readers with honest and unconventional insight . agora financial has been recognized by numerous media sources including the new york times , wall street journal , the economist , financial times , reuters , usa today , fox , abc , money , cbs , businessweek , us news & world report , washington post , chicago tribune , san francisco chronicle , los angeles times , and the daily telegraph to name but a few .\nhis career at agora , inc . \u2013 the world\u2019s leading financial newsletter publisher \u2013 began in 1993 , when he was trained as a copywriter by industry legends bill bonner and michael masterson , ultimately earning the prestigious and coveted ouzilly award for writing excellence at a ceremony in ouzilly , france , in 2003 .\nfilled with in - depth insights and practical advice , financial reckoning day fallout warns that depressions are not necessarily a thing of the past . learn more\nto receive the best in timely and topical thinking on economic and financial policy issues and events , sign up for this free e - letter here .\nthe oxford club partners with the money show and continues its tradition of providing first - class world financial cruises , this time through the panama canal .\nindependent newsletter rating service hulbert financial digest once again ranks the oxford communiqu\u00e9 in the top 10 in the country for its 10 - year track record .\ndisclaimer : any and all communications from agora financial llc employees should not be considered personalized investment advice . although our employees may answer your general customer service questions , they are not licensed under securities laws to address your particular investment situation . no communication by our employees to you should be deemed as personalized investment advice .\nthe club established a new oxford club library at the bonner\u2019s ch\u00e2teau courtomer in france , near normandy ( urltoken ) . members are welcome to rent the entire ch\u00e2teau at a discount as part of our property exchange . the club\u2019s world financial seminar team planned a financial retreat there in the summer of 2010 .\nclub members enjoy vip financial tours and cruises around the world , from munich and vienna to st . petersburg , canada , nicaragua , italy and southeast asia .\nnot somber , mind you . libations will flow . animated conversation will fill the halls . madmen , prophets and sages will entertain us . after all , it\u2019s the eighth annual agora financial investment symposium . and we couldn\u2019t fit another chair in the room if we wanted to . it would be impossible not to have a good time .\nthe 2013 agora financial investment symposium is rapidly approaching ! it will take place in beautiful vancouver , british columbia . this symposium will run from july 23rd until july 26th and is located at the fairmont hotel vancouver . some of the greats in the industry have been invited , including sprott ' s very own rick rule and david franklin .\ntoday the name \u201cagora\u201d is synonymous with icons of the alternative press , and masters of direct marketing . the agora , as the group is now known , is a community for companies that were all born of the same vision and philosophy \u2013 companies that celebrate the virtue of thinking independently and taking individual responsibility for your health , wealth , and future .\nand for those who fear that this upward trend in commodities could be about to turn down , longtime agora alum dan denning disagrees . and offers up history as his witness :\njust type in\nearly to rise agora publishing\nin your search engine and you ' ll find the link where you can sign up for this valuable and free information .\nthe film i . o . u . s . a . was inspired by the international best - sellers financial reckoning day and empire of debt , which mr . wiggin co - authored with william bonner in 2003 and 2005 , respectively . to the delight of many , both books were fully revised and released in the summer of 2009 . financial reckoning day fallout : the 10th anniversary edition is a timely guide to protecting and growing your wealth in this turbulent financial climate . casting a wide - angle lens through history , the second edition of t he new empire of debt depicts the rise \u2014 and fall \u2014 of our epic financial bubble .\nin the ensuing 16 years , addison has been an avid student , writer and commentator on financial markets and governments . he spent a year in the fundraising and communications department at the cato institute in washington , d . c . , and several years living and traveling abroad \u2014including a four year - stint in paris , where he worked side by side with bill bonner establishing agora\u2019s french subsidiary , publications agora , and founding the u . s . and u . k . editions of the daily reckoning in london .\ni think all of you know about agora publishing . they are one of the largest success stories in direct marketing . that ' s true for both on - line and off - line marketing . agora sends out very informative messages called\nearly to rise\nand i think everybody who reads my newsletter should also be reading\nearly to rise\n.\nthe new empire of debt reveals how the epic financial bubble that is plaguing the united states will soon bring an end to this once - great empire . learn more\npointedly topical and consummately nonpartisan , i . o . u . s . a . drives home the message that the only time for america\u2019s financial future is now !\nthe uk edition launched a year later \u2013 in the heart of london , serving contrarian investment advice and a fresh look at the financial markets from a british perspective .\n14 west , an agora company , is looking for an experienced recruiter to join its talent acquisition team . as a recruiter on our team , you\u2019ll serve as a dedicated . . .\nin the mid - \u201980s scott turned it over to bill bonner , the ceo of agora , inc . in baltimore , md . , a global financial and travel publishing company . in 1989 bonner changed the name to the passport club and hired recent thunderbird mba graduate julia guth as membership director . her job was to expand the club\u2019s services and local chapter participation .\nwe\u2019ve gathered some of the world\u2019s top financial analysts and commentators to share their proven wealth - building strategies with you . here are a few of our collected experts and their accolades .\nthe newsletter rating service hulbert financial digest rates the oxford communiqu\u00e9 one of the top newsletters in the industry , in the top five for its track record over the last three years .\ni can\u2019t package and send you some of the best parts of the conference . those are reserved for attendees . like the wine tasting with our favorite argentinean sommelier , andres rosberg \u2014 for agora financial reserve members only . or the private yacht that will escort us around the harbor and find the perfect view for the fireworks . or the sneak preview of our documentary - in - progress .\nunited states : the daily reckoning australia : the daily reckoning australia united kingdom : the daily reckoning | u . k . edition france : la chronique agora germany : investor verlag south africa : the weekly reckoning\nas crimes go , this action against chevron makes the billions that bernie madoff stole look like peanuts . this case is doubtless among the largest financial crimes in history . background to the ecuador case\nthen again , $ 113 billion is a lot of money to try to steal . as i said above , this is one of the largest financial crimes in history , unfolding before us .\nthe club creates the pillar one program , a network of specialized and discounted services from the country\u2019s leading financial and travel firms . julia establishes a $ 5 , 000 annual student scholarship program .\nthe club continues to take members around the world to seek out global investment opportunities with its world financial seminars and tours division , which includes tours to south africa , china , new zealand and australia .\nhaving said all that , i now want you to know agora financial publishing in baltimore , maryland recently hired me to create a direct mail piece for a publication they have titled\noptions hotline\n. i just finished that piece and delivered it to them yesterday . it ' s a 16 - page sales letter . and , when you are finished reading this newsletter , you can download it and read it for yourself .\ntwo hours each way , i might add . i conclude , david walker for president and agora as his esteemed cabinet ! . . . the documentary was top - notch , i give it an a - . i can ' t say much more than it was very well produced and that the facts delivered were truly eye - opening \u2014 even for an agora faithful like myself . everyone needs to see this ! excellent movie \u2014 well worth the drive .\ncalling the shots is lead analyst dan amoss . he holds the chartered financial analyst\u00ae designation , a professional designation widely recognized within the investment community . and one of his first jobs was with investment counselors of maryland . . .\nthe club teams up with the new orleans investment conference to sponsor one of the country\u2019s largest annual financial conferences . oxford club advisory panelists share the spotlight with john stossel , sir john templeton , barbara bush and milton friedman .\nsteven king of world financial seminars launches the club\u2019s first two - day , high - end , intensive regional meetings for members who want in - depth instructional presentations from our advisory team about their investment strategies . the event in jackson hole immediately sells out .\njesse is currently director of new initiatives at agora partnerships , where he leads partnership building , fundraising efforts , and is a member of the entrepreneur recruitment team . before joining agora , jesse worked on a range of international development projects in east africa , was a political reporter for a newspaper in south carolina , and was the co - founder of a start - up focused on using social media to market emerging musicians in north carolina . he also worked in a small - business development project called africa b2b that distributed low - interest loans to companies in uganda .\nsometimes , however , the bad guys use less violent means , such as by bringing baseless lawsuits and demanding large financial settlements . this kind of \u201clawfare\u201d can severely harm companies , as well as add years of delay to development projects . thus , we need to understand what\u2019s happening .\nafter that , i wrote a letter for a collection agency called financial adjustment service . this company was to be owned by me and two of my friends . alas , the company never got off the ground . but that early letter i wrote ( with no training whatsoever ) was a virtual masterpiece .\nthe oxford club\u2019s investment advisory team battens down the hatches to protect the club and its members from the greatest crisis since 9 - 11 : the world financial crisis and market collapse . we stop out of every position in the communiqu\u00e9\u2019 s trading portfolio , but our closed - out positions still return an impressive 28 % .\nrecent developments are shocking . there\u2019s a wide - ranging conspiracy of u . s . and ecuadorean lawyers , consultants and other players all working to fabricate a baseless \u2014 and astronomical \u2014 damage claim against chevron . the goal is to co - opt the ecuadorean legal system to impose a punishing financial verdict against an american company .\nrickards ' s crypto profits is a one - of - a - kind newsletter taking an alternative approach to the cryptocurrency markets . rather than speculate , financial expert jim rickards and investment director greg robinson calculate which cryptos and blockchain companies can stand the test of time . sign up for the most exciting crypto plays each month .\nconcurrently in the mid - \u201980s , an investment and business publisher in florida launched a financial newsletter called the oxford club . it grew to 10 , 000 readers worldwide . the publishing company sold its interest to bonner in 1991 . bonner welcomed these new members into his group and changed the name from the passport club to the oxford club because he thought the name evoked a spirit of tradition and old world charm . he charged julia with combining the best of the oxford club and the passport club and expanding on it . mark nestmann , an international wealth - protection and privacy expert , became financial editor of the monthly oxford club investment newsletter , the oxford communiqu\u00e9 .\nin an interview , walker is full of grim one - liners , such as :\nthe debt has increased our risk of being held hostage by foreign lenders\nand\nour situation is serious , and it is deteriorating with the passage of time\nand\nthe financial condition of the u . s . is worse than advertised .\nwe regularly write from the international financial capitals of london , hong kong , paris , singapore , and dubai . as well as from any locale where an important story can be found , be it argentina , brazil , cambodia , germany , egypt , india , south africa , nepal , nicaragua , thailand , vietnam , or any other country .\nas such , he is credited by urltoken for \u201ccalling it first and calling it right\u201d with respect to the current and ongoing global financial crisis . wiggin offers his analysis \u201cwith confidence and steady aplomb , \u201d says the new york times magazine , and offers \u201ca clear , cogent and compelling primer on contemporary american economics , \u201d according to the toronto star .\nour editors are not afraid to make bold predictions . their insights have been recognized the wall street journal , the economist , cnbc , fox business news , reuters , bloomberg , u . s . news & world report , financial times , the washington post , san francisco chronicle , rt , los angeles times , the daily telegraph and many more .\nthe demand for enough raw materials and energy to keep pace with growth throughout the pacific rim far outpaces supply . the stock market and financial markets in these countries are more volatile than most investors are prepared to handle . and then there\u2019s the issue of food \u2014 the one resource that can\u2019t be overlooked when such a mammoth population needs to be fed .\nwith surgical precision , creadon interweaves archival footage and economic data to paint a vivid and alarming profile of america\u2019s current economic situation . the ultimate power of i . o . u . s . a . is that the film moves beyond doomsday rhetoric to proffer potential financial scenarios and propose solutions about how we can recreate a fiscally sound nation for future generations .\nroger graduated with honors from thomas more university in managua , nicaragua with a degree in political science and international relations . he also holds a diploma in youth leadership . roger worked at the nicaraguan export and investment center where he witnessed the importance of helping small and medium enterprises to grow . he is now happy to be working with agora to support social entrepreneurs and accelerate positive impact in society .\ncnn to broadcast i . o . u . s . a . the public has spoken , and we ' ve listened . in response to demand for information about our country ' s financial challenges , cnn / u . s . will air the broadcast premiere of the acclaimed documentary i . o . u . s . a . get the details > >\na bronze statuette from the athenian agora : a technical and iconographical examination , in i bronzi antichi : produzione e technologia . atti del xv congresso internazionale sui bronzi antichi , organizzato dall ' universit\u00e0 di udine , sede di gorizia grado - aquileia , 22 - 26 maggio 2001 ( monograph instrumentum 21 ) , a . giumlia - mair , ed . montagnac , 2002 , pp . 167 - 173 .\ncnn to broadcast stratham native ' s film jan . 10 - 11 in response to demand for information about the nation ' s financial challenges , cnn / u . s . will air the broadcast premiere of the acclaimed documentary\ni . o . u . s . a . ,\nco - written and executive produced by stratham native addison wiggin . get the details > >\nthroughout history , the american government has found it nearly impossible to spend only what has been raised through taxes . wielding candid interviews with both average american taxpayers and government officials , sundance veteran patrick creadon ( wordplay ) helps demystify the nation\u2019s financial practices and policies . the film follows u . s . comptroller general david walker as he crisscrosses the country explaining america\u2019s unsustainable fiscal policies to its citizens .\nelysa brings a wide range of experience in marketing and communications . prior to joining agora , elysa worked in communications at a political and corporate consulting firm and served as media director for a fair wage start - up committed to empowering guatemalan communities . elysa holds a ba in international area studies with a focus in sustainable development from washington university in st . louis . in her free time , she enjoys travel , hiking , and painting .\nin the early years , agora was a publisher that had set out to share original , alternative , and useful views . it was the world\u2019s first open source marketplace for ideas . \u201csometimes right , sometimes wrong , and always in doubt , \u201d was their motto . they did not claim to have the last word on every issue , but believed that readers ought to be offered different perspectives . from there they could make up their own minds .\nfrom 1993 to 2017 , regula wallimann worked for kpmg switzerland , where she acted during 14 years as global lead partner for various large listed and non - listed international and national clients . she has been advising clients in the fields of corporate governance , risk management , compliance , financial reporting , consolidation and process optimization . from 2012 to 2014 , regula wallimann was member of kpmg switzerland\u2019s strategic partners ' committee .\ni want you to stop reading my newsletter here . . . and instead . . . download and read the sales letter for agora . it ' s very important you do it in this order . you see , after you ' ve downloaded and read that letter , you need to come back to my website and continue reading this newsletter . that ' s because i want to give you some more information and ask you a few crucial questions .\ncomputer technology has also introduced a new level of anonymity , in the form of faceless transactions that do not require the intermediation of a financial institution . internet money transfers and new payment technologies such as \u201ce - cash , \u201d electronic purses and other electronic payment systems have created new ways to disguise the source and ownership of illicit money , as discussed in a us treasury report of september 2001 on money laundering . xxi\nby searching for encryption keys , indicating a financial record , convar found evidence stored on the drives of an \u201cunexplained surge\u201d in large credit card transactions prior to the attacks . according to reuters : \u201cunusually large sums of money , perhaps more than $ 100 million , were rushed through the computers as the disaster unfolded . \u201d evidently , the criminals wrongly assumed that it would be impossible to trace their transactions after the computers were destroyed .\na board of governors was formed and james boxley cooke was named honorary chairman . cooke , a recently retired investment advisor from t . rowe price , became the primary spokesperson for the club throughout the \u201990s . the club\u2019s \u201cbible , \u201d the traditions of wealth , was published and offered to all lifetime members . gary scott , an original creator of the international investors\u2019 club concept , replaced mark nestmann as the financial editor for the oxford club .\nthe newsletter rating service hulbert financial digest rated the oxford communiqu\u00e9 one of the top newsletters in the industry , in the top 5 for its track record over the last three years . alex green introduced two new \u201cfund - oriented\u201d portfolios to the communiqu\u00e9 that employ different exit strategies than trailing stops : the all - star portfolio and the gone fishin portfolio . the gone fishin\u2019 portfolio introduced the nobel prize - winning strategy of asset allocating as well as using annual \u201crebalancing\u201d to members .\nok , before you download and read the sales letter i told you about , you should know i am working on this project with a guy who works for agora whose name is greg . he seems to be a savvy and a guy easy to work with . before you read the sales letter i sent to him , i ' d like you to read the cover letter about this project which i also sent to him . i sent it by both fax and email . here ' s my cover letter to greg :\nwiggin is the founder of agora entertainment , and executive producer and co - writer of the highly acclaimed documentary film i . o . u . s . a . , which was nominated for the grand jury prize at the 2008 sundance film festival and the 2009 critics choice award for best documentary feature and was also shortlisted for a 2009 academy award . he is the author of the companion book of the film i . o . u . s . a . and a three - time new york times best - selling author .\nbefore joining agora , anne was manager in strategy in deloitte m\u00e9xico . prior to this , she worked in corporate finance in pwc . she is passionate about social consulting since she co - founded 2 social consulting organizations in france and in mexico . she holds a master in corporate finance and strategy from sciences po strasbourg in france , and studied the executive program in social impact strategy at the university of pennsylvania . for fun , anne loves traveling the world , debating with her friends about everything , reading historical books and she adores her mexican cat named \u201cfrida\u201d\nwhat you should do ( once again , if you can afford it ) is hire me while the\ngetting ' s good\n. i have a sneaking suspicion this door won ' t be open for very long . for one thing , i think after agora tests the letter you downloaded and read , they are going to want to\nown\nme . well , nobody ' s ever going to own me . ( except sirian , of course . ) but if the price is right , i will be available for an\nexclusive lease\n.\nx the list included six airline stocks : american , united , continental , northwest , southwest and us airways , as well as martin , boeing , lockheed martin corp . , aig , american express corp , american international group , amr corporation , axa sa , bank of america corp , bank of new york corp , bank one corp , cigna group , cna financial , carnival corp , chubb group , john hancock financial services , hercules inc , l - 3 communications holdings , inc . , ltv corporation , marsh & mclennan cos . inc . , metlife , progressive corp . , general motors , raytheon , w . r . grace , royal caribbean cruises , ltd . , lone star technologies , american express , the citigroup inc . , royal & sun alliance , lehman brothers holdings , inc . , vornado reality trust , morgan stanley , dean witter & co . , xl capital ltd . , and bear stearns ; \u201cbank of america among 38 stocks in sec ' s attack probe , \u201d bloomberg news , october 3 , 2001 , see note 7 .\nthe securities and exchange commission led the us government probe of allegations of insider trading . ix for weeks , the sec remained close - mouthed about the scope of its investigation ; then it sent out a request to securities firms around the world for more information on trading in thirty - eight different stocks . x sec chairman harvey pitt told the house financial services committee , \u201cwe will do everything in our power to track those people down and bring them to justice . \u201d xi by this time , however , the fix was apparently in .\nthe suspicion is that insider information about the attack was used to send financial transaction commands and authorizations in the belief that amidst all the chaos the criminals would have , at the very least , a good head start \u2026 of course , it\u2019s possible that americans went on an absolute shopping binge , that tuesday morning . but at this point there are many transactions that cannot be accounted for . not only the volume but the size of the transactions was far higher than usual for a day like that . there is a suspicion that these were possibly planned to take advantage of the chaos . xliii\ndr . mark skousen replaced dr . steve sjuggerud as chairman of investment u . investment u raised over $ 130 , 000 in relief funds for hurricane disasters . horacio marquez launched the new money map trader . the oxford club launched its first online gift merchandise store ( urltoken ) . the communiqu\u00e9\u2019 s trading portfolio under alex green and lou basenese finished the year with 100 % profitability\u2026 all positions in the black\u2026 and mightily beat the s & p again . colleen monahan joined the oxford club as head of operations . world financial seminars launched one of its first wealth cruises , this year to alaska .\nhans ploos van amstel started his career in finance at procter & gamble ( p & g ) in the netherlands in 1989 . between 1992 and 2003 , he held positions of increasing responsibility in p & g across saudi arabia , germany , belgium and switzerland . in 2003 , he joined levi strauss & co . in belgium , as vice president finance & operation europe , and moved to the usa as global chief financial officer in 2005 . in his most recent position , hans ploos van amstel was cfo of cofra group from 2009 to 2013 , before acting as co - ceo of c & a europe for a transition period until 2015 .\nthe club grew to over 36 , 000 members in over 100 countries , and offered its members many new benefits , including access to an in - house research staff and a member service staff \u2013 all employed at the club\u2019s new mansion in the historic district of mt . vernon in downtown baltimore ( \u201cthe clubhouse\u201d ) . it also established local publishing offices in london and bonn ( under the name of the zurich club ) and paris . karim rahemtulla , research director of agora publishing , replaced chris as investment director and became editor of the oxford alert trading service . by the end of 1996 , the oxford communiqu\u00e9 was published in three different languages : english , french and german , all still sent by mail only .\nmaria was born and raised in nicaragua in a family of entrepreneurs where she witnessed first hand the endless potential of a well - run business . while pursuing her mba at hult international business school in san francisco she had the opportunity to work in strategic projects with high tech startups and venture capitalist partners , experiencing both the passion and pragmatism that every new business must strive to balance if it is to be successful . prior to her mba , she worked as a financial auditor at pwc nicaragua and pwc panama . she has a bs in accounting and marketing . in her free time she likes to dance , do yoga , learn new languages , and experience new cultures .\nwe\u2019ve invited one of the more observant \u2014 and , well , nosy \u2014 financial writers we know to be your eyes and ears on the scene . her name is monica day . not only will she be anchored in the back of the room jotting down as much as she can of what is said during the conference\u2026 but we find that we see her out and about until all hours , discussing the ideas of the day with our editors and attendees . yet she seems to remain sober enough to recall the details when writing her reports . remarkable . if anyone can give you the inside scoop , we\u2019re sure monica can . you\u2019ll get her daily reports delivered right to your inbox every day of the conference , starting tomorrow .\nlaissez - faire is a french term meaning \u201clet them be . \u201d it refers to the belief that an individual is best equipped to solve their own problems and create a more prosperous society , while bureaucratic mandates and top - down control tend to make problems worse .\ntrue to that tradition , our goal is to help you learn the laissez faire philosophy from some of the best philosophers , academics and advocates of liberty who ever lived \u2014 and show you how to apply this idea with actionable strategies and tips on getting government out of your life .\nlaissez faire books started in 1972 when founders john muller and sharon presley opened a little libertarian bookstore in greenwich village . the official opening was attended by many local libertarian writers , including murray rothbard , roy a . childs , jr . and jerome tuccille .\nthe store sold libertarian , political philosophy and anti - authority thought from murray rothbard , ludwig von mises , albert jay nock , alexander berkman and peter kropotkin , as well as anarchists lysander spooner and karl hess .\nas the years passed , laissez faire books changed locations and ownership , but the independent ideals at its core never wavered .\nfrom a brick - and - mortar bookstore business in the \u201970s to an online web - focused business in the 2000s .\nstill to this day , the ideals set forth in 1972 by the founders of the little bookstore are defended voraciously .\nin august 2013 , the laissez faire letter was launched . true to its roots , this monthly newsletter attracts individuals willing to take action to live a more independent and self - reliant life .\nthis version of the business evolved once again to meet the changing needs of its readers , providing actionable solutions to overreaching government and its cozy relationship with big wall street banks and other industries .\nthe laissez faire letter includes a four - page monthly feature called unconventional wealth , a unique , practical , step - by - step guide on wealth creation . it teaches readers novel ways to grow and protect their wealth , so they\u2019re safe no matter what happens on wall street .\ntoday , the laissez faire family has expanded to include jason hanson\u2019s spy & survival briefing . as a former cia officer , jason\u2019s mission is to provide readers with the knowledge , skills and products to protect themselves and their family in the face of danger , economic turmoil , natural disasters and more .\nin every newsletter , the business finds an opportunity to spread the ideas that are important to us . although these ideas may seem varied , each of our newsletters is designed to bring freedom , reliance and self - sufficiency into every sphere of your life .\nalthough we no longer have a book store , our founders\u2019 ideals are present in every newsletter we publish .\nand as the laissez faire family continues to grow , we are committed to ensuring this remains true .\na private - equity billionaire , a former federal government official and a baltimore newsletter editor have made a documentary film that they hope can do what an endless parade of policy papers has not : persuade americans that debt has created a looming economic crisis that would make the great depression look like a market correction .\nthe movie ,\ni . o . u . s . a . ,\ndebuting aug . 21 , is an 87 - minute alarum on what it calls the tsunami of debt bearing down on the united states ' future , caused by the rising national deficit , the trade imbalance and the pending costs of baby boomers cashing in on entitlements .\nearly reviewers have dubbed the film\nan inconvenient truth\nfor the economy , meaning it ' s not exactly the feel - good movie of late summer 2008 .\nexcept for budget wonks in love , it hardly counts as a date movie . the film ' s thrilling action sequence has a guy going to a refrigerator for a tab . there are no car chases and nothing blows up .\nin march of this year , walker resigned from the gao so he could be even more vocal on the debt crisis , becoming chief executive of the newly formed peter g . peterson foundation , set up by peterson , billionaire co - founder of the blackstone group , a major private - equity player .\ntheir message : you probably know that the national deficit is $ 9 . 6 trillion and rising . what you don ' t know is how bad things really are . if you include all the unfunded entitlement obligations - - social security , medicare , medicaid and so forth - - we are actually in a $ 53 trillion hole , walker says ."]}
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", "topic": 33}], "title": "santaris pharma", "paragraphs": ["2 santaris pharma , kogle all\u00e9 6 , dk - 2970 h\u00f8rsholm , denmark .\nin 2010 , exiqon initiated arbitration proceedings to defend its business against santaris pharma .\nsaid s\u00f8ren tulstrup , president and chief executive officer , santaris pharma a / s .\nisis pharmaceuticals , inc . v . santaris pharma a / s corp . et al\nbristol - myers squibb is teaming up with santaris pharma to discover and develop novel medicines using santaris pharma ' s locked nucleic acid ( lna ) drug platform . santaris pharma is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing medicines targeted to disease - related mrnas and micrornas .\nfor access to santaris pharma a / s lna technology for the development of rna - targeted drugs . santaris pharma a / s is eligible to receive milestone payments of up to\nbetween santaris pharma a / s and wyeth , which was acquired by pfizer inc . under the terms of the original collaboration , santaris pharma a / s received an upfront payment of\nsaid henrik \u00f8rum , vice president and chief scientific officer at santaris pharma a / s .\nsantaris pharma \u2013 according to an aug 4 , 2014 press release , roche announced that it has agreed to acquire santaris pharma based near copenhagen , denmark . santaris pharma has pioneered its proprietary locked nucleic acid ( lna ) platform that has contributed to an emerging era of rna - targeting therapeutics .\nsantaris pharma owns the worldwide exclusive rights to develop innovative new drugs based on lna technology . santaris pharma and h . lundbeck will collaborate on the development of potential neurological drugs arising from the platform .\nj . donald debethizy , president and ceo of santaris pharma , said , \u201croche and santaris pharma have complementary capabilities\u2026 the acquisition combines santaris pharma\u2019s next - generation antisense technology and lna expertise with roche\u2019s deep experience in disease biology , chemistry , drug safety , drug formulation , delivery , and development . \u201d\nsantaris pharma is a danish clinical stage biopharmaceutical company . the company was formed in 2003 and has the exclusive rights to lna technology , used to develop new classes of rna medicines , called rna antagonists . santaris pharma\n\u201croche and santaris pharma have complementary capabilities that will help us realize breakthrough medicines , \u201d stated j . donald debethizy , president and ceo of santaris pharma . \u201cthe acquisition combines santaris pharma\u2019s next - generation antisense technology and lna expertise with roche\u2019s deep experience in disease biology , chemistry , drug safety , drug formulation , delivery , and development . \u201d\nsantaris pharma a / s announces expanded worldwide strategic alliance with pfizer inc . directed to development of rna - targeted med\nsantaris pharma a / s announces expanded worldwide strategic alliance with pfizer inc . directed to development of rna - targeted medicines\nsantaris pharma is a danish clinical stage biopharmaceutical company . the company was formed in 2003 and has the exclusive rights to lna technology , a 3rd generation antisense chemistry used to develop new classes of rna medicines , called rna antagonists . santaris pharma\nsantaris pharma a / s uses its proprietary locked nucleic acid ( lna ) platform and tissue - targeting expertise to pioneer next - generation antisense product candidates . santaris pharma is developing a diverse pipeline of lna therapeutics that influence the production or activity of select rna targets to address diseases that are difficult - to - treat with conventional drug modalities . santaris pharma\u2019s innovation and leadership position has attracted multiple collaborations with leading global pharmaceutical companies . founded in 2003 , santaris pharma is headquartered in denmark .\nwyeth pharmaceuticals is continuing efforts to improve its capabilities in the formulation and delivery of rna through a strategic partnership with santaris pharma .\nsince gilde invested in santaris pharma , the company has advanced its product pipeline through the clinic and signed commercial collaboration agreements with glaxosmithkline , pfizer , bristol - myers squibb , roche and shire . santaris pharma was acquired by roche in 2014 for $ 450m .\nsantaris pharma randi krogsgaard , + 45 4517 9879 director , corporate communications cell : + 45 20488384 rmk @ urltoken www . urltoken\nsantaris pharma a / s announces expanded worldwide strategic alliance with pfizer inc . directed to development of rna - targeted med | fiercepharma\nrana therapeutics , inc . and santaris pharma a / s announce agreement to develop rna - targeted medicines that selectively activate protein expression\nexiqon had requested that santaris pharma be ordered to pay damages . however , the arbitration court did not find grounds for damages .\nthe award is the first program grant to be made by the atf and is the third and largest award from the danish atf to a santaris pharma led collaborative group . the three year program will enable santaris pharma to identify 3 - 5 new rna drug candidates . in 2006 and 2007 the atf made two separate project grants to santaris pharma and the university of copenhagen totaling approximately dkk 20m (\nsantaris pharma a / s announces expanded worldwide strategic alliance with pfizer inc . directed to development of rna - targeted medicines | mirna blog\nwe would like to thank our colleagues at santaris pharma and all our collaborators who have contributed to the miravirsen endeavor over the years .\nequity investment in santaris pharma a / s . santaris pharma a / s continues to be eligible to receive milestones and royalties under the original alliance . pfizer has advanced several programs under the original collaboration and reached a number of early milestones since the inception of the collaboration .\nroche announced that it has agreed to acquire santaris pharma . santaris pharma has pioneered its proprietary locked nucleic acid ( lna ) platform that has contributed to an emerging era of rna - targeting therapeutics . this new class of medicines has the potential to address difficult to treat . . .\nas the leader in developing lna - based drugs , santaris pharma a / s is very pleased that the uspto has ruled in favor of santaris pharma a / s and upheld the company ' s ' imanishi ' patents ,\nsaid soeren tulstrup , president and ceo of santaris pharma a / s .\nthe uspto rulings affirm the strong intellectual property position of santaris pharma a / s as it continues to develop effective rna - targeted therapies with high affinity , target specificity and remarkable potency for a range of diseases both internally and with its partners .\nsantaris pharma a / s announced it has established operations in the united states . increasing interest , new collaborations and breakthrough advancements utilizing the company ' s proprietary rna - based locked nucleic acid ( lna ) drug platform and drug discovery engine led santaris pharma a / s to . . .\nroche announced that it has agreed to acquire santaris pharma . santaris pharma has pioneered its proprietary locked nucleic acid ( lna ) platform that has contributed to an emerging era of rna - targeting therapeutics . this new class of medicines has the potential to address difficult to treat . . . more\nexiqon a / s ( nasdaq omx copenhagen : \u201cexq\u201d ) today announced that the company has completed its litigation against santaris pharma a / s .\na drug for hepatitis c virus from santaris pharma shows effectiveness in reducing the potentially deadly virus in people , according to new clinical trial results .\nsantaris pharma a / s announced it has established operations in the united states . increasing interest , new collaborations and breakthrough advancements utilizing the company ' s proprietary rna - based locked nucleic acid ( lna ) drug platform and drug discovery engine led santaris pharma a / s to . . . more\nroche ' s return to the field of rnai research looks to be complete , following its $ 450m deal to acquire denmark ' s santaris pharma .\ndenmark - based santaris pharma a / s appoints leading rna industry expert art levin ph . d . as president of us operations and chief development officer\n, phd , vice president and chief scientific officer of santaris pharma a / s .\nsantaris pharma a / s has dedicated its scientific know - how and expertise to advance lna - based chemistries into a versatile lna drug platform for the development of new rna - targeted drugs for human diseases .\nroche announced that it will acquire santaris pharma , a private clinical stage biopharmaceutical firm focused on rna - targeted therapies , for up to $ 450 million .\nsantaris pharma will receive an up - front payment of $ 10 million , up to $ 90 million in potential milestone payments per product , and funding of ongoing discovery and research activities . in addition , santaris pharma will be eligible to receive royalties on the worldwide sales of all medicines arising from the alliance .\n6m , $ 9m ) towards the development of a high - throughput drug discovery platform for novel rna medicines . the project will be based on santaris pharma\nduring proceedings , santaris pharma submitted a counter claim against exiqon for damages in the amount of dkk 100 million . this claim was dismissed on substantive grounds .\nh\u00f8rsholm , denmark / san diego , california , january 09 , 2014 \u2014santaris pharma a / s , a privately held biopharmaceutical company , announced today that they have signed a worldwide strategic alliance with roche to discover and develop novel rna targeted medicines using santaris pharma ' s proprietary locked nucleic acid ( lna ) drug platform .\nroche has renewed its interest in gene silencing drugs , paying $ 250m ( \u20ac187m ) for santaris pharma including its \u2018antisense\u2019 locked nucleic acid ( lna ) platform .\n\u201cwe are pleased that dr . levin has joined our management team to establish operations in the us and oversee global development programs for santaris pharma a / s , \u201d\nthe arbitration court also decided on the distribution of the costs of proceedings . santaris pharma was awarded partial costs of dkk 2 million payable by exiqon within 14 days .\nroche plans to maintain santaris pharma\u2019s operations in denmark , where the existing site will be renamed roche innovation center copenhagen . under the terms of the agreement , roche will make an upfront cash payment of $ 250 million to santaris pharma shareholders and make additional contingent payments of up to $ 200 million based on the achievement of certain predetermined milestones .\nfollowing today\u2019s decision , it is clear that both exiqon and santaris pharma may supply lna\u2122 products for the research and development of pharmaceutical products containing lna\u2122 as the active ingredient .\nsantaris pharma discovers and develops rna - targeted therapies to treat infectious diseases and metabolic disorders . through its partnerships with pharmaceutical companies , santaris covers a range of therapeutic areas including cancer , cardiovascular disease , infectious and inflammatory diseases , and rare genetic disorders .\nroche said it will retain santaris\u2019 operations in denmark under the new name roche innovation center copenhagen . the acquisition of santaris is expected to be completed this month .\nthe second edition in our pharma social media series , the uk twitter ranking . . . .\nneither santaris nor isis commented on the dispute for this article , citing ongoing litigation .\nformed in 2003 , santaris has not been short of big pharma interest in its technology , having sealed deals with companies such as bristol - myers squibb , glaxosmithkline , pfizer and shire .\nnavjot rai santaris pharma a / s , usa office : + 1 858 764 7066 ( ext . 206 ) cell : + 1 619 723 5450 e - mail : nra @ urltoken\nthat history includes a patent dispute between santaris and isis , generally acknowledged as the pioneer behind antisense drugs . isis sued santaris in august 2011 over patent infringement claims . the u . s . patent and trademark office ruled in favor of santaris in november 2011 .\ns messengerrna antagonists and microrna antagonists are being developed to silence mrnas and micrornas associated with various diseases , including cancer , metabolic disorders and viral infections . santaris pharma completed a euro 40m second round of equity financing in may 2006 and a euro 20m third round of equity financing in december 2007 . santaris pharma has a global alliance with enzon pharmaceuticals of new jersey to develop and co - commercialise a series of santaris pharma rna antagonists for the treatment of cancer and a worldwide strategic alliance with glaxosmithkline for the discovery , development and commercialization of novel medicines against viral diseases .\nthe acquisition , which is subject to customary closing conditions , is expected to close in august 2014 . roche plans to maintain santaris pharma\u2019s operations in denmark , where the existing site will be renamed roche innovation center copenhagen . under the terms of the agreement , roche will make an upfront cash payment of usd 250 million to santaris pharma shareholders and make additional contingent payments of up to\nthe deal will see wyeth select rna targets that santaris will develop drug candidates for using its lna platform , with the pharma major responsible for the development and commercialisation of products arising from the alliance .\nunder the terms of the agreement , santaris pharma and roche will collaborate on the discovery of lna drugs against a multitude of targets across several disease areas . roche will be responsible for the subsequent development and commercialization of products arising from the alliance . santaris pharma will receive an upfront payment of $ 10 million in cash , up to $ 138m in potential pre - clinical , clinical , regulatory and sales milestones per product , and funding of ongoing discovery and research activities . in addition , santaris pharma will be eligible to receive royalties on the worldwide sales of all medicines arising from the alliance .\nep vantage brings a fresh view on pharma and biotech with incisive daily analysis , powered by evaluate ltd .\n/ prnewswire / - - santaris pharma a / s , a clinical - stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the research and development of mrna and microrna targeted therapies , and pfizer inc . ( nyse : pfe ) , today announced that the companies have expanded their collaboration directed to the development and commercialization of rna - targeted medicines using santaris pharma a / s locked nucleic acid ( lna ) drug platform .\nthe santaris pharma a / s lna drug platform is the only rna technology with both mrna and microrna targeted drugs in clinical trials , demonstrating the broad utility of the proprietary platform . the unique combination of small size and high affinity achievable with santaris pharma a / s lna technology allows lna - based drugs to potently and specifically inhibit rna targets in different tissues without the need for complex delivery vehicles .\nroche has agreed to acquire santaris pharma , a pioneer in the emerging era of rna - targeting therapeutics via its proprietary locked nucleic acid ( lna ) platform . the acquisition , which is subject to customary closing conditions , is expected to close in august 2014 . roche plans to maintain santaris pharma\u2019s operations in denmark , where the existing site will be renamed roche innovation center copenhagen . under the terms of the agreement , roche will make an upfront cash payment of usd 250 million to santaris pharma shareholders and make additional contingent payments of up to usd 200 million based on the achievement of certain predetermined milestones .\nlaw360 , los angeles ( february 27 , 2014 , 8 : 24 pm est ) - - a california federal judge on thursday refused to let santaris pharma a / s corp . off the hook in isis pharmaceuticals inc . ' s infringement suit accusing santaris of leveraging isis ' patented drug discovery development platform to sign multimillion - dollar development deals , saying santaris isn\u2019t protected by a safe harbor statute .\nwe are delighted that isarna therapeutics selected santaris pharma as its partner , further validating that our lna drug platform is the technology - of - choice for developing rna - targeted medicines ,\nsaid dr .\nroche ( six : ro , rog ; otcqx : rhhby ) announced today that it has agreed to acquire santaris pharma , a privately held biopharmaceutical company based near copenhagen , denmark . santaris pharma has pioneered its proprietary locked nucleic acid ( lna ) platform that has contributed to an emerging era of rna - targeting therapeutics . this new class of medicines has the potential to address difficult to treat diseases in a range of therapeutic areas .\n, chief scientific officer and vp business development of santaris pharma .\nthis deal is yet another example of our intention to add more alliances with biotechnology companies such as isarna therapeutics to our growing list of partners .\nthe acquisition , which is subject to customary closing conditions , is expected to close in august 2014 . roche plans to maintain santaris pharma\u2019s operations in denmark , where the existing site will be renamed roche innovation center copenhagen .\nnew york , may 1 ( genomeweb news ) - danish drug developer santaris pharma said today that it has created a microrna research consortium in partnership with the department for medical biochemistry and genetics at the university of copenhagen .\nsantaris pharma a / s has substantial intellectual property rights that includes ownership of more than 60 patent families which cover the lna chemistry , manufacturing , therapeutic uses in patients and animals and optimal drug designs and drug formats .\nmiragen is using santaris ' lna technology to develop mirna - targeted therapies . miragen has a deal with\nto spearhead the us expansion , santaris pharma a / s has appointed leading rna industry expert arthur a . levin , phd , as president of its us operations . in addition , dr . levin will hold global responsibility as vice president and chief development officer of santaris pharma a / s . dr . levin has 15 years of experience in rna - based research and more than 25 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry . prior to joining santaris pharma a / s , dr . levin was senior vice president of drug development at isis pharmaceuticals where he was instrumental in advancing more than a dozen rna - based antisense drugs from basic research to clinical development .\nannouncing the alliance , president and ceo of santaris pharma , dr . don debethizy , said :\nwe are delighted that roche has deepened its commitment to the field of oligonucleotide therapeutics and we are obviously proud and honored that they have chosen santaris as their partner . this is a very important deal to santaris and we look forward to working closely with the roche teams in our joint pursuit of novel , breakthrough drugs .\nsantaris pharma is a clinical - stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing a new class of drugs intended to switch off the expression of harmful genes . called rna antagonists , these new drugs are being developed by santaris and its corporate partners for the treatment of cancer and metabolic disorders . created in may 2003 and backed by a broad group of leading international life science venture capital investors , santaris pharma completed a euro 40m second round of equity financing in may 2006 . in july 2006 , the company entered into a global partnership with enzon pharmaceuticals of new jersey to co - develop and commercialise a series of santaris rna antagonists for improving the treatment of cancer .\nthe expansion of our collaboration with santaris pharma a / s demonstrates our strategic intention to partner with innovative biopharm / biotech companies to explore novel drug design technologies as a potential source for breakthrough therapeutics ,\nsaid mikael dolsten , president of worldwide research and development at pfizer .\nwe have been encouraged by the progress of our oligonucleotide collaboration with santaris pharma and are eager to explore this expanded partnership for potential additional lna - based drug projects .\nhoersholm , denmark and san diego , jan . 4 , 2011 / prnewswire / \u2014 santaris pharma a / s , a clinical - stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the research and development of mrna and microrna targeted therapies , and pfizer inc . ( nyse : pfe ) , today announced that the companies have expanded their collaboration directed to the development and commercialization of rna - targeted medicines using santaris pharma a / s locked nucleic acid ( lna ) drug platform .\nthe expansion of our collaboration with santaris pharma a / s demonstrates our strategic intention to partner with innovative biopharm / biotech companies to explore novel drug design technologies as a potential source for breakthrough therapeutics ,\nsaid mikael dolsten , president of worldwide research and development at pfizer . he added ,\nwe have been encouraged by the progress of our oligonucleotide collaboration with santaris pharma and are eager to explore this expanded partnership for potential additional lna - based drug projects .\naccording to maraganore , \u201cin the 2005\u20132009 period , big pharma made big bets on rnai technology platforms . unfortunately , some of the big pharma technology efforts have not been so successful , at least as measured by ind filings , of which there are none . \u201d\nhe added , \u201cthe santaris investment story exemplifies forbion\u2019s ability to select new potential disruptive platform technologies at an early stage , which drive a clear medical break - through . this deal for santaris further extends forbion\u2019s solid track record . \u201d\nsantaris pharma a / s is a privately - held biopharmaceutical company focused on developing rna - based drugs targeted to disease - related mrnas and micrornas . utilizing the company\u2019s proprietary locked nucleic acid ( lna ) drug platform and drug discovery engine , santaris pharma a / s provides fast and efficient generation of lead lna drug candidates . the company\u2019s own research and development activities focus on infectious diseases and metabolic disorders while partnerships with major pharmaceutical companies include a range of therapeutic areas including cancer , rare genetic disorders and inflammatory diseases . santaris pharma a / s , founded in 2003 , is headquartered in denmark with operations in the us . the company has strategic partnerships with enzon pharmaceuticals , glaxosmithkline , wyeth pharmaceuticals and shire plc . please visit urltoken for more information .\ninternational biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery and development of rna - targeted therapies for a range of diseases including metabolic disorders , infectious and inflammatory diseases , cancer and rare genetic disorders . ( prnewsfoto / santaris pharma a / s ) ( prnewsfoto / )\n\u00f8rum declined to say how much money his company was spending to license the drug from roche . the tavistock group did not respond to a request for comment . \u00f8rum was a longtime executive at santaris pharma , which was acquired by roche in 2014 .\nunlike isis\u2019 more recent big pharma deals with j & j , gsk , biogenidec , and astrazeneca , however , i expect this to involve less early development work by isis as some of this would be the obvious job of the former santaris crew .\nroche completed its acquisition of partner santaris for $ 250 million in cash up front and up to $ 200 million in undisclosed milestones . in january , santaris and roche partnered to discover and develop rna - targeted drugs against . . .\nroche will acquire partner santaris for $ 250 million in cash up front and up to $ 200 million in undisclosed milestones . santaris is using its locked nucleic acid ( lna ) platform to develop antisense drug candidates . lead . . .\n\u201cforbion recognized that santaris\u2019 lna chemistries were the best in class antisense technology when the firm led the recapitalization of the company in 2006 , \u201d said martien van osch , managing partner at forbion and board member of santaris pharma . \u201cforbion has been a strong proponent of the company ever since , working closely with the management to promote the significant therapeutic potential of this new class of drugs .\nincreasing interest , new collaborations and breakthrough advancements utilizing the company\u2019s proprietary rna - based locked nucleic acid ( lna ) drug platform and drug discovery engine led santaris pharma a / s , headquartered in denmark , to establish us - based operations in san diego , california .\nin 2011 , the swiss pharma giant sold its rna interference ( rnai ) pipeline , delivery technologies and research facility to arrowhead research corporation exiting .\nsantaris will receive an upfront payment and is eligible for development , regulatory and sales milestones . furthermore , santaris will receive a share of any sub - licensing revenues and royalties on worldwide sales of alliance products . no further financial details have been disclosed .\nto wit , in 2011 isis sued santaris for infringing its rnaseh gapmer patents by santaris signing on big pharma partners regarding rnaseh therapeutics development . isis viewed this as a form of monetizing their ip and consequently sued . if decided in isis\u2019 favor , the case would have been a notable departure from the long - held practice of shielding preclinical business and drug development under the safe harbor of the research exemption .\n/ prnewswire / - - santaris pharma a / s and betaisarna therapeutics gmbh announced today that they have signed an agreement whereby isarna gains access to santaris ' locked nucleic acid ( lna ) technology to further develop its next generation oligonucleotide product candidates . under the terms of the agreement , isarna obtains rights to utilize santaris pharma ' s proprietary lna drug platform to discover , develop and commercialize immunotherapeutics targeted against the cytokine transforming growth factor beta1 , beta2 and beta3 ( tgf - beta ) . tgf - beta represents a critical pathway in oncology as its overexpression has been linked to progression and poor patient outcomes for various cancers and is suspected to play a role in other diseases as well .\nwe are confident that the unique features of the lna drug platform can achieve clinical breakthroughs and look forward to working closely with the bristol - myers squibb team ,\nhenrik oerum , ph . d . , santaris pharma ' s cso and vp , business development commented .\nroche innovation center copenhagen a / s is the home of rna therapeutics research ( rtr ) for roche pharma research and early development ( pred ) .\n\u201cpharma is becoming more modality agnostic instead of just summarily dismissing oligos as drugs . they are primarily now just looking at these agents as drugs . \u201d\nover the now several decades\u2013long history of nucleic acid therapeutics , big pharma has had an on - again , off - again relationship with the technology .\nin october of this year , merck said it was restructuring r & d . the pharma did not say whether cuts will include its rnai platform .\n/ prnewswire / - - santaris pharma a / s and rana therapeutics , inc . announced today that they have signed an agreement whereby rana gains access to santaris ' locked nucleic acid ( lna ) technology to develop rna - targeted medicines . under the terms of the agreement , santaris will license its proprietary locked nucleic acid drug technology to rana for the development of lna - based drug candidates against up to 10 rana proprietary rna targets . the license granted by santaris includes access to proprietary chemistry capable of delivering potent single - stranded lna - based drug compounds . rana will apply the lna chemistry along with its proprietary technologies for selective protein activation to develop rna - targeted medicines . santaris will receive an upfront payment and is eligible for target nomination payments , development milestones and royalties on each product .\nsantaris pharma a / s recently achieved a breakthrough in medical science as the first company to advance a microrna - targeted therapy into human clinical trials . a single - dose phase 1 trial in healthy volunteers has now been completed and an additional phase 1 multiple ascending - dose study is planned . the drug spc3649 specifically targets microrna - 122 ( mir - 122 ) , a host factor for hepatitis c virus replication . in 2008 , santaris pharma a / s published the results of successful microrna silencing with spc3649 in non - human primates in nature [ 1 ] .\nnew york ( genomeweb ) \u2014 isis pharmaceuticals and santaris pharma are currently negotiating a settlement to their roughly three - year - old patent - infringement lawsuit and believe there is\nstrong potential to settle\nthe litigation instead of going to trial , according to court documents filed this month .\nwyeth has made an upfront payment of $ 7m in cash and a $ 10m equity investment in santaris . a further $ 83m may be paid in milestone payments for each of 10 potential targets . santaris will also receive worldwide royalties from products that reach the market .\nlast month , santaris pharma a / s announced a multi - year worldwide strategic alliance with shire plc to discover and develop new rna - based medicines to treat rare genetic disorders utilizing santaris pharma\u2019s proprietary lna drug platform . this collaboration adds to the growing list of mrna and microrna drug discovery and development partnerships , which includes wyeth ( delivery of lead candidates against up to ten targets ) , glaxosmithkline ( four viral disease drug candidates ) and enzon pharmaceuticals ( eight cancer targets successfully delivered ) . operations in the us aim to support existing relationships and generate new licensing and partnership opportunities .\n, cso & vp business development of santaris pharma a / s , said\nsantaris pharma ' s lna drug platform provides the means to discover and develop novel drugs that potently and specifically bind rna - targets in previously inaccessible clinical pathways . usually , the objective is to inhibit the target to avoid protein synthesis , but in rana ' s case the lna drugs will be developed to selectively activate protein expression . as such , our agreement with rana is yet another example of how we seek to leverage the broad applicability of our drug platform through partnerships with the pharmaceutical industry .\nby way of background , isis sued santaris ( a danish corporation not to be confused with isis\u2019s fellow san diego - based firm santarus , recently bought by salix pharmaceuticals ) , accusing santaris of infringing isis patents to antisense compounds and methods of making the antisense compounds when santaris contracted to sell antisense drug discovery services and products to four pharmaceutical company customers in the united states . santaris moved for summary judgment on its affirmative defense that the alleged acts of infringement fell within the safe harbor provision of 35 u . s . c . \u00a7 271 .\nthe court denied santaris\u2019s summary judgment motion , finding that santaris failed to provide undisputed evidence of the belief that the merck i court found was needed to properly claim the 271 ( e ) ( 1 ) safe harbor ( see above quote ) . instead , the isis court stressed that santaris\u2019s supporting declaration by one of its officers provided only a general description of the collaborations between santaris and its customers . this , the court found , did not provide any detailed analysis of santaris\u2019s uses of the allegedly infringing compounds , methods and processes to establish they rose to the level of a reasonable belief , as contemplated by merck i , as to a patented compound\u2019s way of achieving a particular biological effect and , thus , failed to show that santaris fell under the protection of the 271 ( e ) ( 1 ) safe harbor .\nmicrornas are a newly discovered class of small regulatory molecules which control many biological processes in cells . in addition , micrornas are implicated in many diseases , such as cancer , viral infections , cardiovascular disease and neurological disorders and , therefore , represent a new class of targets for therapeutic intervention . santaris pharma\nmicrornas are a newly discovered class of small regulatory molecules which control many biological processes in cells . in addition , micrornas have been implicated in many diseases , such as cancer , viral infections , cardiovascular disease and neurological disorders and , therefore , represent a new class of targets for therapeutic intervention . santaris pharma\nthe agreement will see roche make an upfront cash payment of $ 250m to santaris shareholders and then further , conditional , milestone payments of up to $ 200m . the deal is expected to close later this month , when santaris ' danish operations will become the roche innovation center copenhagen .\nsantaris has developed its own flavor of antisense called locked nucleic acid technology , which the company claims is more effective in neutralizing targeted rna sequences .\naccording to krieg , \u201cpharma is becoming more modality agnostic instead of just summarily dismissing oligos as drugs . they are primarily now just looking at these agents as drugs . \u201d\nthis gives the therapeutic increased potency , resistance to degradation , a long half life and ensures it is readily taken up by tissues , according to santaris .\nsantaris is based in denmark and performs research in san diego . it is unrelated to san diego - based santarus , which makes drugs for gastrointestinal ailments .\nsantaris pharma announced that it has commenced a phase i human volunteer trial of spc3649 ( lna - antimirtm - 122 ) , the world ' s first microrna medicine to be tested in man , according to the company . the study is being conducted by phaseonetrials a / s , copenhagen , and will include a maximum of 48 . . .\nwhat to look for : new collaborations are in the works . phase ii data will be a major milestone for santaris as it advances a variety of trials .\ncommenting on its acquisition by roche , santaris ' president and ceo j . donald debethizy said the companies had complementary capabilities that will help them \u201crealise breakthrough medicines\u201d .\nthe drug produced only mild side effects , said michael r . hodges , vice president and chief medical officer of santaris , the study ' s senior author .\nsantaris pharma announced that it has commenced a phase i human volunteer trial of spc3649 ( lna - antimirtm - 122 ) , the world ' s first microrna medicine to be tested in man , according to the company . the study is being conducted by phaseonetrials a / s , copenhagen , and will include a maximum of 48 . . . more\n\u201cthese study results are the culmination of over 6 years of microrna research at santaris pharma a / s , \u201d said michael r . hodges , md , vice president and chief medical officer at santaris pharma a / s . \u201cthe results of this study highlight miravirsen\u2019s exceptional high barrier to resistance , long duration of action and good tolerability . miravirsen would be especially suitable for treatment of hard - to - treat patients , for example those patients who have already failed treatment with pegylated - interferon and ribavirin combination or protease inhibitor triple therapy . \u201d dr . hodges continued , \u201clonger treatment durations of miravirsen are currently being tested in clinical trials in subjects who have failed initial therapy for hcv infection . \u201d\njohn reed , head of roche pharma research and early development , said :\ntoday there are many disease targets that are very challenging or even impossible to reach with small molecules or antibodies .\ntwo years after pfizer ( $ pfe ) inherited wyeth ' s discovery pact with denmark ' s santaris , its researchers have decided to significantly up the ante on their deal . the pharma giant is handing over $ 14 million in an upfront fee and promising up to $ 600 million more in milestones to expand the deal to develop rna - targeted drugs .\nthe lna drug platform and drug discovery engine developed by santaris pharma combines the company ' s lna chemistry with its targeted drug development capabilities to deliver lna - based drug candidates against rna targets , both mrna and microrna , for a range of diseases including infectious and inflammatory diseases , cardiometabolic disorders , cancer , and rare genetic disorders . the lna drug platform , according to santaris , overcomes the limitations of earlier antisense and sirna technologies to deliver potent single - stranded lna - based drug candidates across a multitude of disease states .\nunder the terms of the partnership the two companies will collaborate on the discovery , development and commercialisation of new medicines using santaris\u2019 locked nucleic acid ( lna ) drug platform .\nsantaris claim that \u201c lna is the first true three - dimensional analogue of rna \u200b\u201d , which can be incorporated into oligonucleotides to enhance binding affinity to complementary rna sequences .\nat least seven companies developing oligonucleotide - based drugs have licensed the technology from or partnered with santaris , which has an internal pipeline of six antisense molecules in the clinic .\nmaraganore agreed . \u201crnai therapeutics partnerships will be focused on product alliances . pharma has recently grown their interest in the rna therapeutics space but with an interest in products , not technology , \u201d he said .\n\u201cthe acquisition of santaris provides roche the unique opportunity to merge their deep expertise in disease biology , target selection , toxicology , formulation , and drug delivery with the most extensive experience in designing and producing lna oligonucleotides , a technology that roche believes will redefine rna - targeting medicine in the future , \u201d \u200b a santaris spokesperson told in - pharmatechnologist . com .\nthe acquisition marks an acceleration in roche ' s interest in both rnai research and santaris , after the two companies struck a more limited $ 148m discovery and development deal in january .\nthe court also cited the santaris officer\u2019s previous statement to the pto that , \u201c ( t ) he majority of [ santaris ' s ] collaborators have taken broad licenses to our proprietary lna platform in order to discover , develop , and commercialize new lna - based drugs against rna targets associated with disease , \u201d observing that the reference to selling \u201cplatform\u201d technology so that another company could develop and discover drug candidates , suggested that santaris was using its technology for \u201cbasic research\u201d not covered under the \u00a7 271 ( e ) ( 1 ) safe harbor .\nsantaris was the first company to bring a mirna - targeting molecule into the clinic . the company ' s miravirsen , an lna - modified anti - mirna that targets hepatocyte mir - 122 , is in phase ii testing to treat hcv . in 2013 , santaris published phase iia data showing that miravirsen resulted in a dose - dependent reduction in hcv rna levels . 8\nsantaris claims its lna platform enables specific targeting and regulation of micrornas ( mirnas ) and messenger rnas ( mrnas ) , which is an area wyeth has been making efforts to establish itself in .\nnaarden , the netherlands - 4 august 2014 - forbion capital partners , the leading dutch vc firm investing in world - class healthcare technologies announces the sale of its portfolio company , santaris pharma a / s for a total consideration of up to $ 450 million , of which an upfront cash payment of $ 250 million and additional contingent payments of up to $ 200 million based on the achievement of certain predetermined milestones .\ns proprietary lna drug chemistry and the screening platform will be developed by a collaborative research consortium led by santaris pharma and the biotech research & innovation centre ( bric ) at the university of copenhagen . other members of the consortium are the nucleic acid centre ( nac ) , university of southern denmark , h . lundbeck a / s , the danish headquartered pharmaceutical company and ribotask a / s , the danish reagents company .\nhoersholm , denmark / san diego , california \u2014 santaris pharma a / s , a privately - held biopharmaceutical company focused on developing rna - based drugs targeted to disease - related mrnas and micrornas , today announced it has established operations in the united states . internally and through its partners , the company has a robust drug development pipeline including programs to treat metabolic disorders , infectious and inflammatory diseases , cancer and rare genetic disorders .\ndeveloped using santaris pharma a / s proprietary locked nucleic acid ( lna ) drug platform , miravirsen is an inhibitor of mir - 122 , a liver specific microrna that the hepatitis c virus requires for replication . miravirsen is designed to recognize and sequester mir - 122 , making it unavailable to the hepatitis c virus . as a result , the replication of the virus is effectively inhibited and the level of hepatitis c virus is profoundly reduced .\nsantaris got $ 17 million in cash and equity from wyeth for their original pact struck in early 2009 . the revised deal includes potential royalty payments for drugs promising to hit up to 10 rna targets .\nnevertheless , although accepting some of santaris\u2019s legal arguments , the isis court cited santaris\u2019s failure to provide undisputed evidence of such knowledge or belief in denying santaris\u2019s summary judgment motion . the court found instead that fact issues remained as to whether santaris ' s collaboration agreements were\nreasonably related\nto the type of information submitted to the fda\u2014that is , whether it was\nobjectively reasonable for a party in [ santaris ' s ] . . . situation to believe that there was a decent prospect that the accused activities would contribute , relatively directly , to the generation of the kinds of information that are likely to be relevant in the processes by which the fda would decide whether to approve the product in question\n[ citing merck i , 545 u . s . at 200 - 01 ( district court jury instruction ) ] . accordingly , the court found that this fact question regarding what was reasonable , should be left to the trier of fact , as is customary for most questions involving a question of what is reasonable .\ncalled miravirsen , the drug reduced the virus by a factor of 100 to 1 , 000 in the phase 2a trial , santaris said . study results were published wednesday in the new england journal of medicine .\nthe swiss company , which exited the rnai field in 2010 as part of an r & d restructure , believes santaris ' rna - targeting technology could underpin the discovery and development of a new class of medicines .\nsantaris ' pipeline of rnai - or ' gene silencing ' - drugs are based on its locked nucleic acid ( lna ) platform and its lead candidate is miravirasen , a novel hepatitis c treatment in phase ii trials .\n, ceo of isarna therapeutics said :\nin optimizing our cancer immunotherapeutics , we see santaris ' lna approach as a unique enabling technology to support the efficacy profile of our novel products targeted at breakthrough status diseases .\nunder the agreement of the transaction , roche will make an upfront payment of $ 250 million in cash to santaris\u2019 shareholders as well as up to $ 250 million in additional contingent payments once specific predetermined milestones are met .\nevery drug is targeted at a precise rna sequence in messenger or microrna ,\nsays mccullagh . for mccullagh , the whole field offers an opportunity that can one day rival monoclonal antibodies . and that message has not been lost in the pharma world .\nshire\u2019s business development and licensing team scooped the award , this year for the pace and strength of its activities , including the acquisition of viropharma ( jan 2014 ; $ 4 . 2bn ) , lumena pharmaceuticals ( may 2014 ; $ 260m ) and fibrotech ( may 2014 , $ 75m ) . its portfolio was expanded by licencing agt - 182 from armagen ( jul 2104 ; $ 225m ) and rebalanced by selling distribution rights for estrace to trimel pharma ( july 2014 ; $ 41m ) and dermagraft to organogenesis ( jan 2014 ; $ 300m ) . partnerships were also inked with prasco labs ( fosrenol distribution ; oct 2013 ) , santaris pharma ( lna drugs ; aug 2013 ) and argen - x ( drug discovery partnership ; june 2014 ) .\nsuch therapies offer a number of benefits over traditional small molecule and monoclonal antibody approaches , according to santaris , including reducing candidate failure due to pharmacokinetic / toxicology predictability , and increased chemistry , manufacturing and control ( cmc ) efficiency .\ndr . john reed , head of pharma research and early development ( pred ) at roche stated :\nwe are very pleased with our new partnership with santaris . we believe the lna drug platform provides the means to discover novel drugs against a range of targets of high clinical relevance that are difficult \u2013 or impossible - to target with other drug platforms . as such , the partnership will increase our ability to discover and develop important novel medicines that can address significant unmet needs in critical therapeutic areas\n.\nexiqon\u2019s product offering includes lna\u2122 amidites and lna\u2122 oligonucleotides for the research and development of pharmaceutical products . exiqon has the exclusive right to supply such products except for use in the research and development of pharmaceutical products containing lna\u2122 as the active ingredient . today\u2019s decision by the arbitration court establishes exiqon\u2019s non - exclusive right to supply these products also for the research and development of pharmaceutical products containing lna\u2122 as the active ingredient . santaris pharma\u2019s request that exiqon should be prevented from supplying lna\u2122 products for such use was dismissed .\n) . the positive rulings by the united states patent and trademark office ( uspto ) cover two key santaris pharma a / s\nimanishi\npatents , u . s . pat . no . 6 , 268 , 490 ( the\n' 490 patent\n) and u . s . pat . no . 6 , 770 , 748 , ( the\n' 748 patent\n) , which claim rights to the locked nucleic acid ( lna ) or bicyclic nucleic acid ( bna ) chemical structure used for developing antisense molecules .\nthe united states patent and trademark office ( uspto ) revoked the ex parte re - examination of the ' 490 patent and provided a notice of intent to issue a reexamination certificate that confirms the patentability of all claims of the ' 490 patent owned by santaris pharma a / s and is not subject to appeal . in addition , the uspto issued an action closing prosecution in the inter - partes re - examination of ' 748 patent , which is a continuation - in - part of the \u201f490 patent , confirming all of the original claims .\nthe expanded alliance with pfizer is a result of our successful collaboration over the last two years and provides further evidence that our lna drug platform is rapidly becoming the technology - of - choice for partners interested in developing rna - targeted medicines ,\nsaid soeren tulstrup , president and ceo of santaris pharma a / s .\nthe lna drug platform is well positioned to deliver viable drug candidates today , and we are excited to expand our relationship with pfizer to pursue our goal of making rna - targeted drugs for important diseases a reality .\nsantaris pharma a / s lna drug platform combines the company ' s proprietary lna chemistry with its highly specialized and targeted drug development capabilities to rapidly deliver potent single - stranded lna - based drug candidates across a multitude of disease states including infectious and inflammatory diseases , cardiometabolic disorders , cancer , and rare genetic disorders . the unique combination of pharmaceutical properties , small size and very high affinity of lna - based drugs allows this new class of antisense drugs to potently and specifically inhibit rna - targets in many different tissues without the need for complex delivery vehicles .\nthis written announcement contains forward - looking statements , identified by the use of words such as\nbelieves ,\nexpects ,\nmay ,\nwill ,\nshould\n,\npotential ,\nanticipates ,\nplans\nor\nintends\nand similar expressions . such forward - looking statements involve risks , uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results , events or developments to be materially different from the future results , events or developments indicated in this announcement . such factors include , but are not limited to the timing , success and cost of clinical studies ; the ability to obtain regulatory approval of products , market acceptance of and future demand for santaris pharma products and the impact of competitive products and pricing . these factors should be considered carefully and readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward - looking statements . no assurance can be given that the future results covered by the forward - looking statements will be achieved . all information in this press release is as of the date of this press release and santaris pharma does not intend to update this information .\none of the major challenges facing oligonucleotide therapeutics is the effective and broad delivery to target tissues . in the field of sirna therapeutics , both chemical modification and liposomal formulation are being widely explored as means to overcome this challenge . in this presentation , santaris pharma researchers show that in preclinical models short , single stranded lna oligonucleotides can be administered intravenously as naked molecules and are broadly taken up by a wide range of targeted tissues ( e . g . , kidney , liver , bone marrow , spleen , intestine , skin , lymph nodes , and pancreas ) .\nin a comment , president and ceo of exiqon , lars kongsbak said : \u201c exiqon is committed to provide best in class products for the detection of nucleic acids using our lna\u2122 technology . this has allowed us to become a leader in our markets , and serves as the foundation for exiqon\u2019s commitment to develop , and help propel the development of , novel molecular diagnostic products , including companion diagnostics , for which we provide easy access to our proprietary technologies through licensing . proceedings against santaris pharma were an unfortunate , but necessary , step towards realizing our business goals . \u201d\nfda - regulated firms - - drug , device , biologic or otherwise - - on both sides of the patent aisle concerned with the bounds of the \u201csafe harbor\u201d exception to patent infringement under 35 u . s . c . \u00a7 271 ( e ) ( 1 ) can learn several key lessons from the recent decision in isis pharmaceuticals , inc . v santaris pharma a / s corp . ( hereafter : \u201c isis \u201d ) , particularly how to properly prove the safe harbor defense once the litigation unfolds and also when the harbor provides shelter from post - approval patent storms .\nthe scoop : santaris has been breaking new ground with its advancement of a microrna therapy into the clinic in late may . a successful proof - of - concept trial for hepatitis c is being billed as a potential medical breakthrough , offering a key to modulating networks of genes ."]}
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", "topic": 12}], "title": "nectar lifesciences", "paragraphs": ["nectar lifesciences ltd . stock price , share price , live bse / nse , nectar lifesciences ltd . bids offers . buy / sell nectar lifesciences ltd . news & tips , & f & o ; quotes\nnectar lifesciences ltd . has declared 11 dividends since sept . 18 , 2007 .\nnectar lifesciences ltd . has not announced any bonus since jan 1 , 2000 .\nthe company history page lists out the major events in chronological order for nectar lifesciences ltd .\nnectar lifesciences ltd . has not split the face value of the share since jan 1 , 2000 .\nask a question about working or interviewing at nectar lifesciences ltd . our community is ready to answer .\nget to know the nectar lifesciences share price history through the dynamic levels - support and resistance levels ladder . this ladder ( patent applied ) is a comprehensive depiction of nectar lifesciences share price history including major weekly and monthly support and resistance levels of nectar lifesciences along with volume , sector , live price and much more . if you scroll down the ladder , you get the nectar lifesciences share price history of last 15 years .\nnectar lifesciences ltd salaries vary between titles and locations . our data is collected directly from employees and jobs on indeed .\nbesides india , nectar lifesciences plans to explore the untapped markets in regions namely russia and cis , china , asia and usa .\nin the past 12 months , nectar lifesciences ltd . has declared an equity dividend amounting to rs 0 . 05 per share .\nyou can view name of chairman , ceo , cfo , management team , board of directors and key executives of nectar lifesciences ltd .\nyou can view the entire product mix with sales quantity & value along with percentage contribution from each individual product for nectar lifesciences ltd .\nstudy the consolidated report of market cap of peers of nectar - lifesciences to do a comparitive study and know who has highest market capitalization .\nnectar lifesciences is one of the top 500 shares identified by dynamic research team at the end of every quarter out of 1700 shares of nse . nectar lifesciences has strong fundamentals . by strong fundamentals we mean nectar lifesciences has not made any losses in last 2 quarters , debt equity is less than 2 ( not applicable for nbfc and banks ) and pledge is less than 25 % . these top 500 shares are safe for investment .\nnectar lifesciences ( neclife ) incorporated in 1995 , is a $ 200 million pharmaceutical organization . the company offers a range of cephalosporin active pharmaceutical ingredients ( apis ) and finished . . .\nnectar life closes above 30 - day , 50 - day moving average today .\nnectar life closes below 30 - day moving average of 29 . 18 today .\nnectar life closes above 30 - day moving average of 29 . 24 today .\nnectar life closes below 150 - day moving average of 30 . 97 today .\nnectar life closes above 200 - day moving average of 31 . 79 today .\nnectar life closes above 150 - day moving average of 30 . 99 today .\nnectar life closes below 150 - day moving average of 30 . 99 today .\nnectar life closes above 150 - day , 200 - day moving average today .\nnectar life closes below 50 - day moving average of 34 . 98 today .\nnectar life closes above 50 - day moving average of 34 . 91 today .\nnectar life closes below 50 - day moving average of 34 . 62 today .\nnectar life closes below 30 - day moving average of 36 . 37 today .\nnectar life closes above 30 - day moving average of 32 . 19 today .\nnectar life closes below 30 - day , 200 - day moving average today .\nnectar life closes above 200 - day moving average of 32 . 42 today .\nnectar life closes below 200 - day moving average of 32 . 48 today .\nnectar life closes above 50 - day moving average of 27 . 54 today .\nnectar lifesciences ( neclife ) incorporated in 1995 , is a $ 200 million pharmaceutical organization . the company offers a range of cephalosporin active pharmaceutical ingredients ( apis ) and finished dosage forms . the company was previously known as surya medicare and is is promoted by sanjiv goyal .\nhere in nectar we are having a strong culture of achievements , support and recognition . our cultural paradigm covers having :\nnectar lifesciences ltd . ( nll ) is a knowledge driven organization which constitutes a vital part of fast growing indian pharmaceutical industry . in a short span of existence , nll has today emerged as top ranked organization amongst midsized pharmaceutical companies in india as per \u201cfortune next 500\u201d 2017 & is currently among top 40 fore runners of the bio - pharmaceutical industry in asia - pacific region as per \u201cbio - spectrum asia pacific\u201d 2016 besides being one of the top amongst indian bulk drug manufacturers in india .\nthere are a great management . its a great pharmical company . it has best goodwill in market it is best for employees nd provide much benefits there are daily manufaturing products . it has 12 plants in nectar neclife unit - 2 dera bassi\ni have joined nectar for their guar gum unit . i am directly reporting to president and looking all activities in guar . i have learned a lot in terms of marketing . they have given me exposure for international marketing and i am doing good . management is very supportive .\nnectar life is in the pharmaceuticals sector . the current market capitalisation stands at rs 486 . 65 crore . the company management includes sanjiv goyal - chairman & managing director , dinesh dua - director & ceo , harprakash singh gill - president & director , vivek sett - director , ajay swaroop - independent director , s s chauhan - independent director , guljit chaudhri - independent director . it is listed on the bse with a bse code of 532649 and the nse with an nse code of neclife . their registrars are karvy computershare private ltd .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nnote - trailing eps is displayed only when latest 4 quarter results are available .\nour experts panel will help you to get you those life - changing stocks , tomorrow ' s bluechips today .\ncopyright \u00a9 urltoken ltd . all rights reserved . reproduction of news articles , photos , videos or any other content in whole or in part in any form or medium without express written permission of urltoken is prohibited .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\ncopyright \u00a9 2010 neclife . a leading pharmaceutical company . sitemap | terms & conditions\nculture forms an integral part of any organizational strategy . nll strongly believes to share its corporate vision and mission with personal human values which has helped it to create a typical nectarian . nll aims to create a culture that is the best fit for its future endeavors and employee\u2019s benefit and growth .\nstrong human capital . employee is valued as a person , as well as a worker . employee harmony is important .\ndefined roles for each & every employee by way of kras / job descriptions .\nprofessional growth of every employee is very important . reward results , not unproductive efforts . work teams are self - directed . rules and structure serve the system . provides stability , justice , and efficiency .\ndepartment : diagnostic & surgical ( sales & marketing ) designation : abm / rbm / zsm ( sales - diagnostics ) experience : 2 - 10 yrs qualification : bsc . / msc / btech / diploma role & responsibilities : responsible for sales & marketing across entire zone / state / area . technical knowledge of diagnostic equipments , surgical products & patient care products .\ndepartment : diagnostic ( sales & marketing - rapid tests ) designation : abm / rbm / zsm ( sales - diagnostics ) experience : 2 - 10 yrs qualification : bsc . / diploma role & responsibilities : responsible for sales & marketing across entire zone / state / area . knowledge of rapid tests . recruitment & supervising of sales executives .\ndepartment : engineering ( maintenance / electrical / instrumantation ) . designation : dy . manager / manager / sr . manager experience : 8 - 15 yrs qualification : b . tech ( mech . / electr . / instrumt . ) role & resposibilities : 1 . to carryout preventive & breakdown maintenance of factory as per schedule . 2 . to make & maintain preventive engineering schedule . operating the utility at optimum level . 3 . to skilfully handle operations & maintenance , preventive maintenance & calibration of engineering services for fully automated hvac , air handling units , facility management & plant electrical , mechanical & instrumentation work . 4 . to do cost reduction by bringing efficiency in the process i . e . process improvements and reducing the cost in the overall system as far as engineering function is concerned . 6 . training and development of sub ordinates to enhance the skills .\ndepartment : quality assurance ( api ' s ) position / designation : am / dm / manager / sr . manager / agm preferred experience : 7 - 15 years qualification : m . sc / m . pharma . roles and responsibilitie s : candidate must have good exposure in both sterile and oral api manufacturing units ( reputed firms preferably manufacturing cephalosporins / penems etc . ) thorough knowledge on ich / eudralex guidelines and its effective implementation . faced regulatory bodies ( usfda / eu audits etc . ) . thorough knowledge on qualifications / validations and cleaning validations\nd epartment : ar & d ( api ) position / designation : research associate / research scientist . preferred experience : 2 \u2013 5 years qualification : m . sc / m . pharma . roles and responsibilities : candidate should have knowledge of analytical method development and analytical method validations of various api\u2019s and its intermediates , candidate must have knowledge about documentation as per glp , calibration of instruments as per schedule and well versed with instruments like gc , hplc , lc - ms etc .\ndepartment : formulation analytical research & development ( fard ) position / designation : research associate / research scientist . preferred experience : 2 - 5 years qualification : m . pharma . roles and responsibilities : candidate must have good exposure of analysis of finished products i . e tablets , powder for injections , powder for injections , raw material , exciepients by different analytical techniques like hplc , uv , ftir etc . development & validation of sa , rs & dissolution by hplcs\n% change is calculated based on the adjusted price on ex - date for applicable corporate actions .\n% change for securities undergoing call auction in special pre - open session is calculated based on the equilibrium price discovered in the session .\nneclife is among few indian manufacturers to develop , manufacture and market oral and sterile cephalosporins and semi synthetic penicillins . the company is amongst the few life saving api manufacturing companies that produces sterile apis , through both lyophilization and crystallization processes .\nheadquartered in chandigarh , the company ' s manufacturing facilities are located at derabassi ( api and menthol ) , baddi ( fdf and ehgc ) and jammu ( menthol ) . the company ' s marketing offices are situated at delhi , mumbai and indore .\nneclife has received two star ? \u00f3\u00f4\u00e9\u00bc ? \u00a3export house ? \u00f3\u00f4\u00e9\u00bc\u00f4\u00e4\u00f3 status from the government of india . the company has received iso 9001 : 2000 certification for quality management . the company ? \u00f3\u00f4\u00e9\u00bc\u00f4\u00e4\u00f3s manufacturing facilities for apis were developed as per usfda / edqm guidelines . these facilities have also been certified by who gmp . the company also has a well equipped r & d unit that focuses on development of new molecules .\nneclife ? \u00f3\u00f4\u00e9\u00bc\u00f4\u00e4\u00f3s products have export presence in over 45 countries spread across 5 continents .\nneclife manufactures and markets apis namely cephalothin sodium , cefazolin sodium , flucloxacillin sodium , oxacillin sodium , sulbactum sodium , azithromycin dihydrate , ceftazidime , meropenem , cefdinir are many others .\namong under finished dosage , the company manufactures products in different forms such as tablets , capsules , dry syrup and injectables ( vials ) . it manufactures products such as cefadroxil , cefprozil , cephalexin , cefaclor and many more .\nneclife undertakes complete range of contract research and manufacturing services which includes formulation development , lyophilization cycle development , labelling and packaging , qc testing , stability studies and regulatory support .\nneclife manufactures two\u2013piece double lock gelatin capsules under gmp standards and iso 9002 guidelines . these capsules are bse ( bovine spongiform encephalopathy ) \u2013free and contain no sulfites has shelf life of 5 years .\nneclife has also ventured into phyto\u2013chemicals with launch of ? \u00f3\u00f4\u00e9\u00bc ? \u00f4nectar menthol ? \u00f3\u00f4\u00e9\u00bc ? \u00f8 offering menthol and derived products .\nin jayalalithaa ' s rk nagar , results tomorrow . but everyone knows who won\ni am delighted to inform you that your company , in line with our objectives , has yet agai . . .\ncompany ' s return has been calculated on basis of nse ' s price . as on jul 09 , 2018\nkarvy selenium tower b , plot 31 - 32gachibowli , financial district , nanakramgudahyderabad \u2013 500032tel . no . 040 67161500fax . no . 040 23001153e - mail : einward . ris @ karvy . comwebsite : www . karvy . comtoll free no . of exclusive call centre : 1 - 800 - 345001 , karvy selenium tower b , plot 31 - 32 , gachibowli , financial district , nanakramguda | phone : 91 - 040 - 67161500 | fax : 91 - 040 - 23001153\n\u00a9 2018 value research . all rights reserved . please read our : privacy policy | feedback | disclaimer | about\ndate sources : live bse and nse quotes service : tickerplant | corporate data , f & o data & historical price volume data : dion global solutions ltd . bse quotes and sensex are real - time and licensed from the bombay stock exchange . nse quotes and nifty are also real time and licenced from national stock exchange . all times stamps are reflecting ist ( indian standard time ) . by using this site , you agree to the terms of service and privacy policy .\ncopyright \u00a9 2018 bennett , coleman & co . ltd . all rights reserved . for reprint rights : times syndication service\nnll is catapulting itself into cephalosporin formulations in a defining way by entering lucrative regulated markets like us & european union .\ngrowth through human capital is the principal underlying driver of nll\u2019s success in past as well as in the future with global economy undergoing rapid changes driven by pharma emerging markets like india , china , korea , brazil , south africa , russia just to name a few . nll has a very sharp focus on these exciting rapidly expanding economies .\nhuman suffering alleviation at affordable costs will continue to drive both developed & developing nations in terms of greater access to medication nll is committed to play its role in making this happen in best possible way . we invite you to be a part of us whilst we nurture , enrich & care to contribute our bit to the society at large by way of small contribution in our own way to give back to the society what we\u2019ve taken from it .\nduring an uptrend , when the market falls by approximately 6 adm from the recent monthly high to a major support of a monthly level below , the trend turns down after a confirmation of 1 adm below the monthly level . similarly , during a downtrend when the market rises by approximately 6 adm from the recent monthly lows to a major resistance of a monthly level above , the trend turns up after a confirmation of 1 adm above the monthly level .\ncin : u67190wb2003ptc096617 . trading in commodities is done through our group company dynamic commodities pvt . ltd . the company is also engaged in proprietory trading apart from client business .\ndisclaimer : there is no guarantee of profits or no exceptions from losses . the investment advice provided are solely the personal views of the research team . you are advised to rely on your own judgment while making investment / trading decisions . past performance is not an indicator of future returns . investment is subject to market risks . you should read and understand the risk disclosure documents before trading / investing .\ndisclosure : we , dynamic equities private limited are also engaged in proprietory trading apart from client business . we also trade in nifty options , bank nifty options in our own account apart from , our investment advisory division providing advisory services in nifty options , bank nifty options to clients as per the relevant regulations . in case of any complaints / grievances , clients may write to us at compliance @ urltoken\nfunds transfer via imps crosses rs 3 . 23 lakh cr in april - 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{"id": 56227, "summary": [{"text": "fnc entertainment ( hangul : fnc \uc5d4\ud130\ud14c\uc778\uba3c\ud2b8 ; stands for \" fish and cake \" ) is a south korean entertainment company established in 2006 by singer-turned-producer han seong-ho .", "topic": 4}, {"text": "the label operates as a record label , talent agency , music production company , event management and concert production company , and music publishing house .", "topic": 37}, {"text": "the label previously known as fnc music , which only managing musicians and later changed its name to fnc entertainment in 2012 and began to broaden their business field of entertainment .", "topic": 37}, {"text": "it has since january 2012 , been based in its own company offices in cheongdam-dong .", "topic": 38}, {"text": "the label is home to prominent k-pop artists such as f.t. island , cnblue , aoa , n.flying , sf9 , honeyst , and innovator .", "topic": 37}, {"text": "it also manages a number of entertainers , including yoo jae-suk , jeong hyeong-don , lee guk-joo , lee se-young , moon se-yoon , noh hong-chul , song eun-yi , kim yong-man , moon ji-ae , jo woo-jong and a number of actors , including jung hae-in , jung hye-sung , jung jin-young , jo jae-yoon , jung woo , lee dong-gun , park gwang-hyun , sung hyuk , yoon jin-seo , kim won-hee , kim yeon-seo . ", "topic": 11}], "title": "fnc entertainment", "paragraphs": ["sm entertainment has purchased fnc add culture and key east . fnc add culture is a subsidiary of fnc entertainment . sm entertainment will\u2026\nfnc entertainment co . , ltd . , fnc entertainment china co . , ltd .\nfounded in 2006 , fnc was initially dedicated to music entertainment . it was renamed fnc entertainment in 2012 and has since developed into an entertainment conglomerate . fnc has also established fnc academy , a music institution .\nto note : music cube houses many entertainment presidents such as fnc entertainment\u2019s han seungho and ab entertainment s . tiger .\nfnc entertainment unveiled more photos of their new girl group member . following the gorgeous photos of yuju and jiwon , fnc entertainment introduced t\u2026\nfnc entertainment ( formerly fnc music ) is a south korean music label and entertainment agency . their name stands for ' fish and cake ' .\nfnc entertainment\u2019s family concert , \u2018fnc kingdom\u2019 proved to be quite a success with both concerts selling out of tickets .\nfnc entertainment will be launching their new girl group in 2018 . remember how fnc entertainment had been teasing their new girl group ? in their 3rd qu\u2026\ngood entertainment - g . na \u2192 jyp entertainment \u2192 cube entertainment - hyosung ( secret ) \u2192 ts entertainment - juniel \u2192 fnc entertainment - soohyun ( u - kiss ) \u2192 jyp entertainment \u2192 nh media - u - ie ( after school ) \u2192 pledis entertainment - yoobin ( wonder girls ) \u2192 jyp entertainment\nfnc entertainment clarified aoa ' s hyejeong and choi hyun woo are not dating . on march 22 , hyejeong ' s label fnc entertainment has once again d\u2026\nthe decision was announced by fnc entertainment through a press statement on november 19 .\nsouth korean media agency fnc entertainment just got a large boost from a chinese conglomerate .\nvote up who you think are the best fnc entertainment artists . this list of the best current fnc artists does not include disbanded fnc groups and former fnc artists like juniel , lee da - hae , and ji suk - jin .\nsunsidiary of cj e & m corporation . fnc entertainment ( \uc5d0\ud504\uc5d4\uc528 \uc5d4\ud130\ud14c\uc778\uba3c\ud2b8 ) , formerly fnc music , was founded by han seong - ho ( \ud55c\uc131\ud638 ) . it changed its name to fnc entertainment in 2012 , and began to broaden their business field of entertainment .\nfnc entertainment ( \uc5d0\ud504\uc5d4\uc528\ubba4\uc9c1 ) is a south korean subsidiary label of the mnet media entertainment company . it was founded in 2006 and originally called fnc music . the label created an indies japanese branch named ai entertainment in 2009 .\nyg entertainment - bohyung ( spica ) \u2192 b2m entertainment - hyunseung ( troublemaker ) \u2192 cube entertainment - jun . k ( 2pm ) \u2192 jyp entertainment - linzy ( fiestar ) \u2192 loen entertainment - zelo ( b . a . p ) \u2192 ts entertainment\ncube entertainment : headquarter of cube entertainment group . ( formerly known as play cube )\n173940 . kr company profile & executives - fnc entertainment co . ltd . - wall street journal\nfnc entertainment ' s affiliated artists maximized their main page decorations for the chinese sns , weibo .\nchoa will officially be leaving aoa , as confirmed by fnc entertainment on friday , june 30 .\nlee has made an exclusive management contract with fnc entertainment and is set to focus on local activities , fnc said in a press release on monday .\nfnc entertainment - dasom ( tahiti ) \u2192 dream star entertainment - eunb ( ladies code ) \u2020 \u2192 polaris entertainment - heejun ( knk ) \u2192 ynb entertainment - inseong ( knk ) \u2192 ynb entertainment - jiwoo ( k . a . r . d ) \u2192 dsp media - mimi ( gugudan ) \u2192 jellyfish entertainment\nfnc entertainment is the third entertainment company to put its name on kosdaq , and part of it is due to its aggressive recruitment of celebrities .\nto talks of aoa seolhyun ' s contract renewal going around , fnc entertainment has stated , nothing is confirmed as of now . a representative from fnc \u2026\ncube entertainment is established by hong seung song , former co - representative of jyp entertainment .\nfnc entertainment , who houses ftisland and cnblue , will be holding their ' family concert tour ' .\nthere are further things to discuss ,\nsaid fnc entertainment regarding seolhyun ' s contract renewal .\nfnc entertainment building ,\nlocated in cheongdam - dong , seoul , is the new office building of k - pop entertainment agency called , fnc entertainment ,\nwhere popular korean singers like ft island , cnblue , juniel , and aoa belong to .\njyp entertainment - baram ( big star ) \u2192 brave entertainment - cl \u2192 yg entertainment - dongwoon ( beast ) \u2192 cube entertainment - doojoon ( beast ) \u2192 cube entertainment - eddie \u2192 cube entertainment - feeldog ( big star ) \u2192 brave entertainment - haeryung ( bestie ) \u2192 gamgak entertainment \u2192 ynb entertainment - hani ( exid ) \u2192 gamgak entertainment - h . o ( madtown ) \u2192 j . tune camp - hong jinyoung \u2192 mnet media - hyomin ( t - ara ) \u2192 core contents media - hyorin ( sistar ) \u2192 gamgak entertainment \u2192 starship entertainment - hyuna \u2192 cube entertainment - ji eun ( secret ) \u2192 ts entertanment - junghwa ( exid ) \u2192 gamgak entertainment - kikwang ( beast ) \u2192 cube entertainment - kwangmin ( boyfriend ) \u2192 starship entertainment - may doni \u2192 yg entertainment \u2192 loen entertainment - minhyuk ( btob ) \u2192 cube dc entertainment - minwoo ( ze : a ) \u2192 star empire entertainment - peniel ( btob ) \u2192 cube dc entertainment - raina ( after school ) \u2192 pledis entertainment - seyong ( myname ) \u2192 h2media - shownu ( monsta - x ) \u2192 starship entertainment - sungjae ( btob ) \u2192 cube dc entertainment - uji ( bestie ) \u2192 gamgak entertainment \u2192 ynb entertainment - yein ( lovelyz ) \u2192 woolim entertainment - yoseob ( beast ) \u2192 m boat \u2192 cube entertainment - youngjae ( b . a . p ) \u2192 ts entertainment - youngmin ( boyfriend ) \u2192 starship entertainment\nfnc entertainment is home to numerous artists , actors , and entertainers , including aoa , cnblue , ftisland , and yoo jae suk . fnc entertainment ' s stock price has more than doubled since the year began .\nmnet media is a giant entertainment conglomerate that includes both core contents media and fnc entertainment , making it one of the most powerful agencies in south korea .\njung yoo jin has joined fnc entertainment . the model / actress is originally from yg entertainment , but she has now signed with a new label . she deb\u2026\ncube entertainment ( \ud050\ube0c \uc5d4\ud130\ud14c\uc778\uba3c\ud2b8 ) is one of the top celebrity agencies in south korea . the agency was established in april 2008 by hong seungsong ( former co - representative of jyp entertainment ) . subsidiary label a cube entertainment was formed in 2011 . both cube entertainment and a cube entertainment share the same headquarter . in 2012 , cube entertainment established subsidiary label cube dc entertainment and japan branch , cube japan entertainment .\nfnc entertainment co . , ltd . fnc entertainment 46 dosan - daero 85 - gil gangnam - gu seoul 06012 phone : + 82 . 70 . 8680 . 9770 fax : + 82 . 70 . 518 . 5428 web : urltoken\ntagged : aoa , yuna , choa , fnc entertainment , han sung ho , juniel , f . t . island\nfnc entertainment ceo , han sung ho , is also a producer for his singers . and compared to other entertainment agency ceos , he is relatively young at 43 . \u2026\njung - in seong is also a part of boy group knk . before he debut with a group , he was a trainee at fnc entertainment and big hit entertainment .\nas expected , groups debuting from established companies have a big advantage in getting public attention . this includes ikon ( yg entertainment ) , day6 ( jyp entertainment ) , n . flying ( fnc entertainment ) , monsta x ( starship entertainment ) , and seventeen ( pledis entertainment ) . romeo and up10tion are also notable standouts from 2015 .\nfeaturing fnc girl groups , like aoa , and fnc boy groups , like f . t . island and cnblue , this list of the best fnc artists also includes fnc soloists like choa , jimin , and yonghwa . k - pop fans will also recognize popular fnc subunits like aoa black , f . t . triple , and aoa cream .\nfnc entertainment ' s popular boy group is set to take on a three - u . s . date tour this fall !\nsince being the first group formed under fnc entertainment . though anniversaries are oftentimes to celebrate , it was not jovial for f . t . island as they expressed their disappointment with fnc entertainment starting with a statement by hongki that was extremely controversial to hear .\nlet ' s take a look at how the five entertainment companies mentioned - sm , yg , jyp , fnc , and c - jes entertainment companies - are going about this trend .\nafter leaving sm entertainment , a former trainee revealed the struggles she faced during her life as an sm entertainment trainee .\nsuning universal co . , ltd . announced on monday that it plans to acquire a stake in south korea - based fnc entertainment .\nfnc entertainment addressed the circulating rumors that aoa ' s seolhyun and jimin have been banned from using sns . fans seem to speculate that\u2026\naoa initially debuted with a band concept in 2012 as fnc entertainment\u2019s first girl group and eventually gained success through several hit dance tracks .\nchoa has announced that she is leaving aoa because of her mental state . this is not yet confirmed by fnc entertainment , however .\nin exchange , fnc entertainment has issued 1 . 7 million shares to suning universal media , roughly 7 % of the company ' s\n( hot issue ) , fnc 5 . 14 % . . ' ' ( loen acquires 5 . 14 % stake in fnc entertainment for investment purposes . . . simple\nsynergy expectations\n)\nkpop fans , it ' s time to vote for the best fnc entertainment artists ! with so many talented groups , bands , musicians , singers , and dancers , ranking the best fnc artists is not easy . feel free to vote for your favorite fnc groups or vote for the best fnc groups based on songs , debuts , albums , and comebacks .\ncube entertainment is sub - divided into music label a cube entertainment , cube dc , and music production label music cube .\ncnblue ' s yonghwa is preparing to take legal action against malicious rumors . on october 31 , fnc entertainment officially announced ,\nwe plan\u2026\nsm entertainment chairman lee soo - man was second with a 56 . 9 billion won loss , followed by fnc entertainment founder han sung - ho with 33 . 5 billion won and keyeast entertainment head bae yong - joon with a 12 . 3 billion won fall .\nfnc entertainment has confirmed f . t . island ' s jonghun and former rhythmic gymnast son yeon jae are currently dating . after dispatch released photo\u2026\nkorean actress lee da - hae became a new talent of fnc entertainment , most famous for launching k - pop bands ftisland and cnblue\u2019s agency .\nthe members of aoa revealed that they are not on close terms with han sung ho who is the ceo of their agency , fnc entertainment .\nfnc entertainment has appointed two new ceos . on january 4 , the label announced a change to a two - ceo format with ahn seok joon and\u2026\ntwo major entertainment companies are going head to head this season . with jyp going with an overall band theme , whereas , fnc is more dance orie\u2026\nchinese companies are reportedly investing billions of korean won into k - pop agencies such as fnc entertainment , which manages popular groups like cnblue and aoa .\nfox entertainment group , inc . - company profile , information , business description , history , background information on fox entertainment group , inc .\ncnblue starts filming for music video for upcoming comeback album\n7\u2103n\n. the album is set to come out on march 20 , announced fnc entertainment .\ntagged : cube entertainment , mnet media , fnc entertainment , core contents media , t - ara , ftisland , cnblue , davichi , coed school , 4minute , b2st , g . na , a pink , huh gak , btob\nfnc entertainment has dropped a new teaser for their upcoming girl group . the girls are apparently coming very soon at midnight kst on the 22nd . there ' \u2026\nthe representative added ,\nfnc entertainment has people like song eun yi and jung hyung don , who are his close friends . yoo jae suk wanted to work alongside people he is close to , so he signed an exclusive contract with fnc .\nhallyu 101 previously gave you a run - down of the big three , the largest and most powerful entertainment agencies in south korea . but there are a lot more out there and both cube entertainment and mnet media ( core contents media and fnc entertainment ) are ready to fight their way to the top .\nace of angel , aoa , average vocalist , choa , \uac00\uc694 , \ubcf4\uceec\ubd84\uc11d , fnc , fnc entertainment , group , \uc5d0\uc774\uc624\uc5d0\uc774 , \uc74c\uc5ed\ub300 , \ucd08\uc544 , k - pop . vocal analysis , kpop , light lyric soprano , soprano , vocal range , vocal technique\nhyejeong was born on august 10 , 1993 , in seoul , south korea . [ 1 ] she competed in a supermodel pageant until the 3rd preliminary round . there , an fnc entertainment casting director discovered her , and she became a fnc trainee in august 2010 .\n[ \u2026 ] promotes idolism through its music industry \u2013 kpop . sm entertainment is the biggest entertainment company substantially manipulating the korean wave with an [ \u2026 ]\nby scouting lee , fnc entertainment , who also takes care of careers of actors park kwang - hyun , yoon jin - seo and lee dong - gun , added strong move to its steady steps from k - pop agency to general entertainment company .\n' produce 101 ' trainee yoo hoe seung covered\nshow time\n. fnc entertainment uploaded a video of the trainee , who had been eliminated at # 39 during the s\u2026\nat last the news i have been waiting for since we knew about da - hae being a fa is out . and today reports came out that she have joined fnc entertainment\nkpop . musictimes is looking for enthusiastic entertainment contributors reach millions on the web .\nresponsibility : financial scholarship to youths and providing counselling services to cube entertainment artists .\nkiwi music entertainment : company established by music cube producer cum composer kim hyungsuk .\nwhen it comes to k - pop idol groups , the ones most in the k - pop community know about are those signed to the big three : sm entertainment , yg entertainment , and jyp entertainment . for some examples , sm entertainment formed so nyeo shi dae ( better known as girls\u2019 generation ) and exo , yg entertainment formed big bang and 2ne1 , and jyp entertainment formed got7 and twice . all the aforementioned k - pop idol groups are extremely popular more than others .\nformerly fnc music , stands for\nfish and cake\n. founded by singer - turned - producer han seong - ho ( \ud55c\uc131\ud638 ) , it started off by exclusively managing musicians but changed its name to fnc entertainment in 2012 , and began to broaden their business field of entertainment . it has since january 2012 , been based in its own company offices in\nthe deal is beneficial to both sides . according to fnc entertainment , their artists will be able to get a head start in the chinese market by working together with suning universal .\nhowever , an insider of fnc entertainment clarified , \u201cthe 8 . 4 billion won is the amount paid up to the third quarter this year . we cannot disclose the individual amounts . \u201d\nyoo jae suk ' s side told x sports news on july 16 ,\nyoo jae suk signed a contract with fnc entertainment because he wanted to work with people he was close with .\nit maybe a joke or not , but for sure it was half meant . probably they have a lot of disappointments with fnc and this was just one of them . i hope fnc would take care of everyone .\nfnc entertainment officials confirmed on july 16th that yoo jae suk has signed an exclusive contract with them . for the past five years , yoo jae suk was known to have continued his broadcast activities under his one - man agency js entertainment , amazingly known to have only four working staff .\npresently , there is some disagreement between f . t . island , specifically hongki , and fnc entertainment on the k - pop boy group\u2019s comeback . hongki recently posted on his official instagram account an article talking about f . t . island\u2019s comeback happening next month in july . fnc entertainment , on the other hand , is saying something different in a statement released to korean news outlet star news .\n0 . mb vocalists : mid - range belters , 0 . ml vocalists : mid - low range vocalists , companies : fnc entertainment , groups , tenors , vocal analyses , vocal ranges : 3 octave ranges\nfnc entertainment boy group sf9 is actively using tv talk shows to promote their debut album . this week , they are set to appear in mbc every1 cable channel\u2019s \u201cvideo prince\u201d and onstyle tv\u2019s \u201clipstick prince . \u201d\nsadly , not all entertainment labels live up to the standards of what k - pop idol groups signed to them expect . that is the case with five treasure island , better known as f . t . island . apparently , the k - pop boy group signed to fnc entertainment is disappointed in their label . not only that , there seems to be a dispute between one of f . t . island\u2019s members , hongki , and fnc entertainment on when f . t . island will make their comeback .\ngood to visit for k - pop fans , especially fnc fans . you might try waiting around here for celebrities from fnc ( ft island , cn blue , aoa , sf9 , yoo jae suk etc . ) but no guarantee ~\n\u201cour fans gifted candles to all of our company employees , but nobody has thanked us . i hate fnc . \u201d\nft island is the only fnc artist that isn ' t afraid to say what they what they want to say . believe it or not , the other artist of fnc are scared of the ceo and their directors . that is actually common with other companies as well . ft island and fnc grew up together so their is no barrier between them .\nyoo hoe seung ( \uc720\ud68c\uc2b9 ) is a korean pop singer under fnc entertainment . he is a member of the band n . flying . he was announced as member of the band on june 19 , 2017 .\nseven months after he greeted the world with his sf9 boys , hwiyoung turned the ripe old age of 18 on may 11 . he may be still a rookie in the entertainment industry , but the fnc entertainment talent already has stardom in his future with his idol status and guest starring role on click your heart\nbighit is not belong on one of these list . only richest entertainment got written , bighit is not rich . if bighit is a rich entertainment , bts will hold a long contract like exo\nsome of the top entertainment companies in korea responsible for churning out these great actors and movies .\nwhy fnc : ( ( i t would have been much better if he joined sm tbh . his personality fits sm more . and sm is much much more recognized than fnc . i ' m sacred that this will affect his popularity .\nfnc has grown quite a bit in the past few months as they recently welcomed song eun i , jung hyun don , lee guk joo , and moon se yoon , some of the biggest entertainers currently . with yoo jae suk now under their label , it\u2019s safe to assume that fnc is looking to expand into other territories of entertainment .\nfnc entertainment and c - jes entertainment has successfully entered the fray against the\nbig three\n. this is because when it comes to recruiting and managing actors and actresses , even the big three companies are inexperienced . as a result ,\nsmaller\ncompanies like fnc entertainment was able to sign top stars like lee dong gun and lee da hae as well as yoon jin suh . they also produced kbs drama\nmi rae ' s choice\nlast year and inserted their actors into the drama . as a company that is poised to enter the kosdaq board next year , fnc is being recognized as a company that has the most sustainable model for profitability .\nwith a consensus on both sides , fnc and yoo jae suk came to an agreement and thus a relationship was born .\nto be fair , hongki\u2019s statement could simply be him upset with fnc entertainment and not the rest of f . t . island . over the years , hongki has been notorious for criticizing his label especially for their poor promotions and advertisement of f . t . island . just last year , hongki said that fnc entertainment was dirty and cheap in accordance to f . t . island\u2019s new single at the time , \u201cpuppy , \u201d not being promoted , as reported by kpopstarz . however , it seems f . t . island as a whole is becoming more upset with fnc entertainment as seen when jaejin said \u201cthey needed to leave the label as soon as possible . \u201d\nthe controversy was stirred up even more as hongki and jaejin ' s statements were edited out of the clip after the broadcast . fans are now growing suspicious about the relationship between f . t . island and fnc entertainment .\n; stands for\nfish and cake\n) is a south korean entertainment company established in 2006 by south korean singer and record producer han seong - ho . the label operates as a record label , talent agency , music production company , event management and concert production company , and music publishing house . the label previously known as fnc music , which only managing musicians and later changed its name to fnc entertainment in 2012 and began to broaden their business field of entertainment . it has since january 2012 , been based in its own company offices in\nfunfacts . core contents media is 100 % acquired by mbk entertainment a company made by cj group .\nis this being accurate ? some said sm entertainment only ownes 30 % of sm c & c .\n0 . c vocalists : commercial vocalists , 0 . lr vocalists : low range vocalists , 0 . s vocalists : stylistic vocalists , companies : fnc entertainment , groups , tenors , vocal analyses , vocal ranges : 3 octave ranges\nit\u2019s the dutch kings b - day wednesday which is celebrated all over the country . every year we spin tunes , run trivia and have sploders at cuppers which is the main sim for fnc hq . which means this year fnc will be included too .\ngiant music entertainment companies are expanding by signing actors and actresses . not only are the\nbig 3\nof sm entertainment , yg entertainment , and jyp entertainment loading up with actors , but the small up - and - comers such as c - jes entertainment and fnc entertainment are also aggressively expanding by signing actors to their company . these companies are expanding their profitability by reaching into the closest market to theirs . while k - pop remains a hot export item , dramas such as\nthe heirs\nalso are becoming widely popularized and profitable . these major entertainment companies now have the ability to produce their own variety shows or drama series as well . it is widely believed by industry professionals that the more actors and actresses they can recruit , these companies will be able to independently produce their own content without being slowed down or barred by tv executives .\nstarship entertainment : operates as a record music label . the label was founded in 2013 and is by far the youngest entertainment in korea which goes to show how successful they have become in such a short time .\nrainbow bridge agency : specialized artist incubating company established by cube entertainment hong seungsong representative , producers kim dohoon , tiger shinsadong , choi kapwon , hwang sungjin , modern k music academy kim hyunggyu representative ( current director of cube entertainment ) , rainbow bridge agency kim jinwoo representative ( former director of cube entertainment ) and more .\nwe have received an offer of approximately 330 billion won from the privately owned chinese company suning universal media ,\nfnc said .\n2 . fnc by cj group ( ownes more than 50 % ) this group the same conglomeraat who also ownes tv station mnet .\nfnc entertainment is holding a global audition , visiting cities such as taipei , new york , sydney , hong kong , tokyo , and bangkok this august ! maybe you ' ll be the next cnblue , f . t . island or aoa ?\n, and people are more than curious to know the reasons why he chose this company over all entertainment companies .\nseung - jin is a member of knk boy group . he is a former trainee of big hit entertainment and jyp before joining jnb entertainment knk . he was trained with jyp ' s got7 & big hit bangtan boys .\n( hot issue ) \ub85c\uc5d4 , fnc\uc5d4\ud130\ud14c\uc778\uba3c\ud2b8 \uc9c0\ubd84 5 . 14 % \ucde8\ub4dd . . \ub2e8\uc21c \ud22c\uc790 \ubaa9\uc801 ' \uc2dc\ub108\uc9c0 \uae30\ub300 ' ( loen acquires 5 . 14 % stake in fnc entertainment for investment purposes . . . simple\nsynergy expectations\n)\nif fnc treating them like this , then they should just let them go . too bad this stupid contract is still for 3 years .\nalso all the people saying he should have joined sm - i doubt sm offered him as lucrative of a contract as fnc because sm doesn ' t need someone with jaesuk ' s earning potential as much as fnc . also people saying fnc ceo plays favourites - ; well that ' s not going a problem for him because the national mc isn ' t going be the one at a disadvantage in this situation .\nit is sad to hear that f . t . island and fnc entertainment are having problems with each other . k - pop fans , especially primadonnas ( devoted fans of f . t . island ) are taking the side of f . t . island because they notice there are hardly any promotions at all for the k - pop boy group . and just so it is known , fnc entertainment knows how to promote groups . aoa ( ace of angels ) is signed to them and they are doing extremely well . choa is starting to get her acting chops while seolhyun is known for being a \u201ccf contract queen . \u201d all that was possible because fnc entertainment promoted them well . why aren\u2019t they doing the same for f . t . island ?\nfnc entertainment was highly praised for promoting their artists last year after several of them were seen taking on individual schedules in areas such as dramas , variety shows and more . unfortunately , the beginning of 2016 seemed to have a different tune for the agency .\nhongki is too comfortable with fnc even his members too . but hongki cannot shut his mouth at all . lol they are the first fnc artist after all . you can ' t fully blame hongki since he ' s scared other people will spread who he is and what he ' s doing . he ' d rather said it and show it himself before other people does . ft island especially hongki acts in the fnc like he is in his own home . fnc still struggles on how they handle their artist and at the same time not getting their company bankrupt since the company is not fully stable yet financially which i completely understand . but i still hope fnc will have a bright future with their artist .\n< \u24d2 korea entertainment media co . , ltd . ( www . tenasia . com ) all rights reserved . >\n, which together with its subsidiaries , operates as an entertainment company worldwide , have an rsi of 63 . 37 .\nfnc really need to start paying attention of their artists , and also their image . what , a controversy like this and still no official statement ?\nin addition to managing the aforementioned acts , mnet media also produces , broadcasts , and distributes music and other entertainment forms .\nfnc entertainment started off as just a company that managed musicians . however in 2012 they have broadened their business field and currently they operate as a record label , music production company , talent agency , and music distribution company . they also manage actors and actresses for film and television . they manage the most famous variety show comedian named yoo jae suk . fnc entertainment is new to this music industry but they have been very successful up to this point . with their connection to television they should be able to get more and more exposure from the younger generation .\nwas founded buy han seong - ho in 2006 - present in seoul south korea . fnc manage actors / actresses , soloists and idol groups such as :\non nov . 23 it was revealed that fnc entertainment , the management agency of pop - rock band cnblue , girl group aoa , and tv personality yoo jae suk , among other artists , has received a colossal $ 290 million investment from a subsidiary of chinese conglomerate suning group .\nprincipal operating units : fox broadcasting company ; fox cable networks ; fox filmed entertainment ; fox news channel ; fox sports enterprises .\nshe will not succeed even with other label , her album was struggling and fnc isn ' t going invest when she wasn ' t making anything in return .\ndespite this fact , this does not take away that smaller entertainment labels can form k - pop idol groups who can hang with those signed to the big three . probably the biggest example of such is bts , also known as bangtan boys or bulletproof boy scouts . just in 2015 alone , their label , big hit entertainment , had more album sales in korea than all the artists in yg entertainment combined or jyp entertainment combined . that on its own is a feat that is near impossible to accomplish yet bts did .\ntop 5 k - pop entertainment companies in korea \u2013 seoul space : startup incubator . coworking hub . it blog . localization agency .\nstarship entertainment operates as a record music label . the label was founded in 2013 and is by far the youngest entertainment in korea which goes to show how successful they have become in such a short time . they are following the footsteps of yg entertainment by focusing more on hip hop music / talent . they have gone on to sign stars from hit korean music variety shows like k - pop stars .\non the september 26th episode of jtbc ' s ' sleeping with the boss , ' fnc entertainment idols aoa , juniel , and f . t island appeared as the special guests . including the stars , their agency ' s ceo , han sung ho , was a guest on the episode as well .\njuniel left fnc agency when her contract with them ended . it seemed like juniel was maybe * glad * to be able to ' move on ' to another agency that might be * more * interested in her than fnc did seem to be . this akp article seems to infer some of that - - > . . . urltoken\nbang si - hyuk [ born august 9 , 1972 ] is a south korean lyricist , composer , producer & record executive . he is the founder and ceo of big hit entertainment , which is home of bts and homme . he is also known as hitman bang . in past day , he was partnering with jyp entertainment but later he left it and opened his own company\nbig hit entertainment\n.\nsuning universal is the entertainment arm of chinese giant retailer suning group which started trading on the shenzhen stock exchange in 2005 and mainly engages in the business of real estate . it started to diversify into the cultural , entertainment , health care and financial sectors in october this year .\nprincipal subsidiaries : fox broadcasting company ; fox filmed entertainment ; los angeles dodgers , inc . ; new york knickerbockers ; new york rangers .\n2 . sm entertainment ownes 100 % sm culture & contents who merge with woollim . so sm ownes more than 50 % of woollim .\nas there is the remaining half - year left for 2016 , many are wondering if both fnc and the artists involved will be able to recover from the two scandals .\nif the fans gifted fnc staff candles . . . shouldn ' t they be thanking the fans and not ft ? respect should be paid to the faaaaaaans ~ ~ ~\nin my own understanding . they said it half serious and half not . ft island and fnc grew up together to the point their is no boundaries anymore . kind of how a bestfriend talks to each other . hongki said it himself , ft island needs fnc and fnc needs ft island . fnc is the only company that supports bands like ft island from the start until today even though it may not show . professionally speaking , it ' s just business that ' s why ft island isn ' t leaving fnc , even though the company doesn ' t fully support them . they need each other . i ' ve watched a lot of mvs of fnc ' s artists including ft island . i actually like most of them . the production of the mvs i mean . fnc has the potential which is not yet in its fully form . and what surprises me more is that the company is keep growing and improving as years pass . they made a lot of mistakes which is pretty obvious but they are still fully active . i love and hate fnc to be honest . ft island is fnc ' s first ever artist . if it wasn ' t for ft island , they woun ' t have great lab rats . lol ( don ' t hate me for that comment . hongki said it himself . ) they are strong lab rats which would be a huge waste to let them go . and i ' m sure fnc has too many artist to handle that they forgot ft island ' s 9th anniversary . it isn ' t really a big deal if you ask me . the only big deal for me is their lucking of support for ft island ' s music . that ' s all .\ni think it is because fnc has a lot going on . . neoz b or d . . . aoa issues . . etc . maybe they need to hire more staff ?\nduring this year , fnc entertainment signed with high - profile entertainers yoo jae suk , jung hyung don , noh hong chul , kim yong man , lee guk joo , moon se yoon , and ji suk jin , as well as actors jung woo and jung jin young , and the rapper innovator ( hong in ho ) .\nif you know how english articles are written , this one is about k pop entertainment companies , not their products , i . e . those artists\nwe talk about our boys and and their upcoming plans . so i just thought why not to write about their home # big _ hit _ entertainment\nfnc entertainment alone has record sales on par with the big three agencies , with their wildly popular acts cnblue and ft island . and that earning power together with core content ' s t - ara and coed school ( and their various sub - units ) , and you ' ve got yourself and agency with some major earning potential .\nsm entertainment : operates as a record label , talent agency , travel agency , film production company , music production company , event management and concert production firm as well as a music publishing house . they are the # 1 k - pop entertainment company in korea based on sales as well as talent .\nwhen jyp entertainment ' s former president , hong seung - sung , decided to branch out and start his own company , many people mistakingly thought cube entertainment was counted among jyp ' s subsidiaries . but in only five short years , hong has proven that cube is a force to be reckoned with .\n[ i ] he is current under yuehua entertainment . he was a trainee for 1year 5 month prior to his appearance on product 101 season 2 contestant .\nlet the guesswork begin because fnc just dropped a vague teaser image , y ' all . the agency shared an image with just the numbers\n2016 . 09 . 06 ,\nalong with\u2026\nfnc entertainmen t is said to have spent 8 . 4 billion won ( approximately $ 7 . 2 million ) in order to attract celebrities and to pay them a signing bonus this year .\nyoo jae suk had already stated that he was happy to be able to work with colleagues he is friends with , and that seems to be one of the main reasons he joined fnc .\nwith k - pop becoming a billion dollar industry many are starting to wonder which k - pop entertainment company is the best ? which are the top korean entertainment agencies based on sales as well as talent produced . everyone knows that the top 3 are yg , sm , and jyp in some order but there are some up and coming companies that are looking to get into the top 3 . the top 10 k - pop entertainment companies in korea is now up .\njapanese actor kentaro sakaguchi has expressed his desire to work with bts . on the july 9 broadcast of mbc ' s ' section tv entertainment ' , kentaro sakagu\u2026\nbut in the aftermath of the thaad decision , news reports said beijing was set to engineer a boycott of korean entertainment and some related events were cancelled there .\nfnc entertainment : started off as just a company that managed musicians . however in 2012 they have broadened their business field and currently they operate as a record label , music production company , talent agency , and music distribution company . they also manage actors and actresses for film and television . they manage the most famous variety show comedian named yoo jae suk .\ntwice ' s dahyun talked about the organic cafeteria in the new jyp entertainment building . on july 9 , twice chatted with fans via naver v live in light \u2026\nthis experience , as reported by the former trainee , has become a reoccurring theme in the lives of trainees and entertainment companies have increasingly found themselves in hot water .\nnetizens commented ,\nthey looked serious when they said that . if they are talking that way after being with them for 9 years then something must be really messed up ,\nfnc barely promotes f . t . island . they need to leave that label ,\nis it difficult to say thank you or happy anniversary ? fnc is not taking care of them at all ,\netc .\nso fnc , as the 3rd top - company ( yep ' , they took over jyp last year ) , was the best choice for him . as his close friends were in as well , jackpot .\n[ \u2026 ] many young korean teenagers flock to entertainment companies annually for the world - famous kpop idols search for who is going to be the next best thing out of korea . these enthusiastic individuals are put under heavy training and practicing just before the auditions and acceptance into an entertainment company ( one of the big 5 ) . [ \u2026 ]\nfnc entertainment is famous for being the talent agency for top k - pop acts and other hallyu stars such as yu jaesuk . the agency ' s headquarters are closed to the public but fans sometimes visit to take photos of the building ' s exterior and in the hopes of glimpsing their favorite stars . the building once won the beautiful city award from the gangnam - gu district office .\n@ lash a wrong top ? what ' s that ? i didn ' t understand . and money - wise , i know sm is first , yg is second , i heard fnc surpassed jyp and jyp was third , so that would make fnc third and jyp fourth , and then cube being in fifth place is believable . so based on that , i think that this person was talking about best companies money - wise .\nsuning universal media is a subsidiary of suning group , which is involved in the electronics , distribution , real estate development , e - commerce , entertainment , and other industries .\nmember seulong , jo kwon and jinwoon all officially switched their contracts back to jyp entertainment after 4 years in big hit entertainment . in 2014 , 2am ' s contracts with big hit ended and 3 member returned to jyp but lee chang - min stayed with big hit in order to continue with his solo career as a part of the duo homme .\ncall it epic or the social movies ; south korea is one country that takes priority in the export of its culture to the world . and they do that with support from the government and the people . some of the biggest entertainment companies like sm ( town ) entertainment sponsors lots of educational movies which are exported all over the world and nigeria in particular .\nlee hyun was a leader of disbanded co - ed group 8eight , but now both they are performing in\nhomme\nas a project group under ' big hit entertainment ' .\nfor band music , i still think fnc artists are more matured . their artists are more expert in their instruments . for example , cnblue ' s jonghyun and ftisland ' s jonghoon are very good at guitar , but for day6 and wonder girls , they havent shown any complexity in their music ( such as guitar solos ) . fnc bands have been training together for almost 10 years , so im not sure if the jyp bands realky master their instruments\none of the biggest misunderstandings about hongki is that hongki appears to be immature or a bit impulsive in character . however , the fact is that is one of the most mature person in fnc . hongki has been in the entertainment business for the longest period of time , compared to anyone in fnc , even ceo han himself . hongki debuted as a child actor when he was 12 yo . he understands the business more than anyone and receives a very good reputation from his fellow actors / actresses , singers , producers ( both film & drama ) and staff . if you search for their comments or remarks on hongki on google or youtube , you will see they describe hongki as a very polite and pleasant person to work with . in addition , hongki has been maintaining good freindship with many of korea ' s idol group members , japanese bands , and actors & actresses from both countries , not to mention the staff he works with , maybe except for fnc staff ( obviously haha - ) . i believe the people you hang out with speak of your character and if people around hongki are very much fond of him and loved him for so many years , and ceo han or fnc staff are the only group that has a problem with hongki , well , i think that ' s where the problem comes from , not hongki . besides , hongki isn ' t the only person who has issues with fnc staff or ceo han . i bet all of fnc ' s artists have issues ( juniel left the firm recently too ) .\non october 1 , 2014 , it was announced that core contents media was to be acquired by mbk entertainment . [ 1 ] mbk is an abbreviation for\nmusic beyond korea\n.\ni don ' t think fnc is neglecting ftisland or cnblue . they can never do this to these two groups . ftisland ' s concerts for this year are already set . all cnblue members have dramas to release or film . they are still the biggest money makers in fnc . in case you don ' t understand , these two groups are quite popular internationally . as for the\nswitching genres .\ni think both companies are just expanding their horizons . you can ' t say fnc is more focused now in dance groups coz they plan to debut honeyst aka neoz band team this year . it ' s not switching , it ' s expanding . two very different words .\nwtf with sm stans ! saying that yjs popularity will suffer because he is in fnc against sm ? ? ? he is the nation ' s mc for god sake ! ! he has a name of his own in sk .\nlast but not least is c - jes entertainment . c - jes entertainment surprised the entertainment industry by successfully signing up korean movie superstars - that is , while they are not as well known internationally , the stars that they recruited are actors and actresses that almost guarantee a success . legendary actors such as seol gyung goo and choi min sik signed with c - jes , and the way they cater to actors and actresses lead other top stars such as lee jung jae and kang hye jung to follow suit . jyj is increasing in their acting roles as well , with jyj ' s junsu becoming the top musical actor in korea . following suit , c - jes entertainment is currently planning on producing musicals as a means of expanding their revenues as well .\nkorean soap operas and other pop culture have enjoyed immense popularity in china and the korean wave \u2015 hallyu \u2015 has boosted the top and bottom lines of entertainment firms such as yg and sm .\nentertainment stocks are affected most by chinese issues ,\nurltoken ceo chung sun - sup said .\nthe chances are that they will suffer from another downturn when thaad is actually deployed .\nshe fattened joy dance & plug in music academy . before joining polaris , she was a big hit entertainment trainee . she is a member of # ladies _ code and maknae of group .\na visit to south korea shows how lovely and creative the nation is and how they place priority to youth development , especially in the area of entertainment . lots of korean youths are crazy about entertainment , just like their nigerian counterparts . that was why during the last k - pop dance competition held in abuja , the south korean ambassador to nigeria , noh kyu - duk stated that nigeria and korea have similar culture specifically pointing to the youths who he said are the strength of both nations . he also emphasized that the love for entertainment is what has contributed in spreading the growth of its nation .\nthe dispute over korea ' s air defense system has caused more than 160 billion won damage to leaders of the country ' s top - tier entertainment companies , according to chaebul . com , sunday .\ninvestors instantly understood that the soured sino - korean relationship would wreak havoc on korea ' s entertainment industry , which heavily depends on the world ' s most populous country , and started selling their shares .\nentertainers noh hong - chul , left , and kim yong - man , who previously worked independently without a home agency , signed exclusive contracts over the weekend with fnc entertainment , the company confirmed on monday . their return on air has yet to be confirmed , though a source involved with the talent agency commented that the company signed kim and noh because both are expected to reappear on television in the near future . both entertainers enjoyed a huge following prior to legal battles . fnc entertainment represents various top tv personalities , including yoo jae - suk , jung hyeong - don and song eun - yi . noh was accused of driving under the influence in november , and kim was charged with illegal gambling in june 2013 , having pursued the activity from jan . 2008 to may 2011 . since the accusations against them , both stepped down from all programs on which they were participating . by jin min - ji\noften considered to be just as powerful as the big three , cube entertainment now has two subsidiaries of its own , a cube and cube dc , and manages a host of popular k - pop acts .\nfnc entertainment co . , ltd . engages in the provision of music records and entertainment management . it operates through the following business divisions : music , management , video content production , publishing and video distribution , and others . the music business division provides concert , merchandising of products , and music records . the management business division offers appearance contract services in broadcast , drama , and advertisement . the video content production business division provides development of video contents for dramas . the publishing and video distribution business division offers lottery , gift cards , special cards , and package media distributions . the company was founded on december 14 , 2006 and is headquartered in seoul , south korea ."]}
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", "topic": 3}], "title": "mapr", "paragraphs": ["pre - built , certified container images for connecting to all mapr services : mapr - fs , mapr - db , and mapr streams .\nmapr provides security controls to ensure that sensitive data is accessible only by authorized users . mapr provides :\nthe mapr distribution provides a full hadoop stack that includes the mapr file system ( mapr - fs ) , mapreduce , a complete hadoop ecosystem , and the mapr control system user interface . you can use mapr with apache hadoop , hdfs , and mapreduce apis\ndevelopers that are using containers can take advantage of the mapr persistent application client container ( pacc ) for access to persistent data in mapr . mapr paccs are pre - built , certified container images that can be used for container applications to securely connect to and access data from all mapr platform services ( mapr - fs , mapr - db , mapr streams ) . key benefits include :\nthis is documentation for mapr version 5 . 0 . you can also refer to mapr documentation for the latest release .\nthe mapr converged community edition is available free of cost with usage restrictions specified in the mapr end user license agreement , and with community forum support . read more : the mapr converged community edition licensing information : mapr end user license agreement\nmapr platform bundle enterprise premier for hard disk drives ( hdd ) and solid state drives ( ssd ) . subscription includes mapr - xd enterprise premier hdd , mapr analytics with hadoop enterprise premier , mapr advanced analytics with spark enterprise premier , mapr interactive sql engine with drill enterprise premier , mapr document database enterprise premier , and mapr event data streams enterprise premier . these products may be deployed to servers as needed for one production cluster and one development cluster , each managed by mapr - xd enterprise premier .\npost ! here ' s a quick summary of the new features of mapr - db and mapr - es which shows some of the enhancements for developers : mapr 6 . 1 simplifies the development of\nin addition to mapr - xd enterprise premier and mapr analytics with hadoop enterprise standard : \u00b7 mapr - db ojai connector for apache spark . mapr - db binary connector for apache spark orbit cloud suite features : \u00b7 object connectors to s3 , azure blob and swift \u00b7 rest api\ntoday , mapr announced that it will distribute and support the apache spark platform as part of the mapr distribution for hadoop in partnership with databricks . we\u2019re thrilled to start on this journey with mapr for a multitude of reasons .\nproducts what ' s new mapr 6 . 1 mapr 6 . 1 unveils major data platform updates for ai and analytics new features lower tco and streamline security across on - premises , edge , and cloud deployments . mapr . . .\nfree per restrictions specified in the mapr end user license agreement . read the datasheet\nreliable delivery of global , high speed streams of event data with mapr streams .\nhbase applications and mapreduce jobs can co - exist on the same nodes without disrupting cluster performance . mapr - db tables support in - memory column families to speed inserts and updates . a mapr cluster supports mixed environments that use mapr - db tables and apache hbase as well as environments that use mapr - db tables exclusively .\nmapr snapshots provide complete recovery capabilities . mapr snapshots are rapid point - in - time consistent snapshots for both files and tables . mapr snapshots make efficient use of storage and cpu resources , storing only changes from the point the snapshot is taken . you can configure schedules for mapr snapshots with easy to use but powerful scheduling tools .\nmapr - db and mapr streams deliver immediate updates to remote replicas in real time to enable very low rpos . replicas are immediately available for active use upon failover .\nmapr - edge is a small footprint edition of the mapr converged data platform that addresses the need to capture , process , and analyze iot data close to the source .\nmapr platform services are the core data handling capabilities of the mapr converged data platform . modules include mapr - fs , mapr - db , and mapr streams . its enterprise - friendly design provides a familiar set of file and data management services , including a global namespace , high availability , data protection , self - healing clusters , access control , real - time performance , secure multi - tenancy , and management and monitoring .\nthe edition of mapr that you use determines which features are available on the cluster .\nmapr provides developers the widest variety of popular open source projects for developing data applications .\naccording to allthingsd , mapr raised a $ 30 million series c round in march 2013 . the $ 110 million financing would bring mapr\u2019s total funding to approximately $ 170 million .\nmapr is a complete enterprise - grade distribution for apache hadoop . the mapr distribution for apache hadoop has been engineered to improve hadoop\u2019s reliability , performance , and ease of use .\na mapr cluster integrates nosql technology that stores tables natively in the filesystem layer . mapr - db tables support the hbase api . the mapr distribution for hadoop integrates files and tables to provide significant performance and administration benefits over other distributions . mapr clusters deliver a 2 - 10x throughput advantage and a 2 - 50x read latency decrease across different workloads compared to other distributions while significantly reducing latency variability . tables stored in the mapr - fs layer benefit from\nmapr said in a statement that the new financing will be used to grow mapr\u2019s big data and analytics segment . according to the company , bookings tripled in q1 2014 over 2013 .\nmapr has raised $ 110 million in financing to help enterprise customers take advantage of big data .\nconnect your browser to the link provided by the mapr - setup script and follow the instructions .\nbut mapr doesn ' t want you to think of it as solely a hadoop platform . big on data bro andrew brust previously reported on mapr getting container religion , and then hawking its file system to sap for providing low - cost cloud storage . cue the drum roll : that sets the stage for today ' s announcement that mapr is rebranding its file system to mapr - xd .\nfor authorization , mapr provides access control lists ( acls ) for job queues , volumes , and the cluster as a whole . because mapr supports posix permissions on files and directories , mapr - fs performs permission checks on each file access . other hadoop distributions only check permissions on file open .\nmapr - fs is the enterprise standard posix file system that provides high - performance read / write data storage for the mapr converged data platform . mapr - fs includes important features for production deployments such as fast nfs access , access controls , and transparent data compression at a virtually unlimited scale .\nmapr streams is a global publish - subscribe event streaming system for big data . it connects data producers and consumers worldwide in real time , with unlimited scale . mapr streams is built into the mapr converged data platform , making it the only highly available streaming system to support global event replication .\nmapr offers enterprise tools based on apache hadoop , an open - source , big - data platform . mapr aims to support hadoop - based projects while offering disaster recovery , security and data protection .\nmapr works with customers in financial services , health care , media , retail and telecommunications . on its website , mapr lists samsung , beats music , transunion , cisco and hp among its clients .\ngovernance in the age of big data presents a unique set of challenges that only mapr is equipped to address . by leveraging the mapr dataops governance framework , customers are able to govern all data across the enterprise . mapr also recognizes that governance can be a daunting concept . trained experts from the mapr professional services team are available to guide you along your governance journey through our data governance quick start solution .\nmapr provides performance improvements in the shuffle phase of mapreduce and adds high availability for all hadoop services .\nmapr gives you real - time capabilities beyond what other platforms can provide in a single cluster . with businesses always seeking to respond faster to new events , mapr provides key real - time capabilities for :\nmapr has partnered with datameer , which provides a self - service business intelligence platform that runs best on the mapr distribution for apache hadoop . your download of mapr includes a 30 - day trial version of datameer analytics solution ( das ) , which provides spreadsheet - style analytics , etl and data visualization capabilities .\nrun setup script on your server . example : $ sudo bash / tmp / mapr - setup . sh\n: register for the new\nsecure a mapr cluster\ncourse today . learn about securing data on a cluster , the four pillars of security , and why you should run a mapr cluster in secure mode .\nthe mapr converged data platform is available in two editions , each one suited for your specific business needs .\nour three platform services\u2014 mapr - fs , mapr - db , and mapr streams \u2014 are unified by common core capabilities built into the underlying platform such as high availability , real - time access , unified security , multi - tenancy , disaster recovery , a global namespace , self - healing , and management and monitoring .\norganizations of all sizes are seeing an increase in audit and compliance demands from regulators and customers . the mapr converged data platform is designed from the ground up to empower mapr customers to be compliant with many of these standards . compliance with standards is just one way that mapr helps customers mitigate risk around today\u2019s security threats and breaches .\nimmediate access to large data files in mapr - fs , even as they are being loaded into the system .\nflexibility in deployment , capable of being deployed on mapr nodes or remote nodes , including nodes in the cloud .\nthe design of the patented mapr converged data platform speaks directly to enterprise architects who know best that architecture matters .\nmapr uses customized units of i / o , chunking , resync , and administration . these architectural elements allow mapr clusters to run at speeds close to the maximum allowed by the underlying hardware . in addition , the directshuffle technology leverages the performance advantages of mapr - fs to deliver strong cluster performance , and direct access nfs simplifies data ingestion and access . mapr - db tables , available with the m7 license , are natively stored in the file system and support the apache hbase api . mapr - db tables provide the fastest and easiest to administer nosql solution on hadoop .\nwhile mapr ' s open core strategy is no longer an outlier in the hadoop ecosystem , its converged platform remains unique . while there remain gaps with regard to data governance , mapr could have a strong tco story to tell .\nmapr leverages the hadoop fair scheduler to ensure fair allocation of resources to different users , and includes support for selinux .\nmapr delivers a powerful node recovery process via patented innovations . mapr serves your big data environments that cannot lose data , must run on a 24x7 basis , and require immediate recovery from node and site failures\u2014all with a smaller data center footprint . mapr supports these capabilities for the broadest set of applications from batch analytics to interactive querying and real - time streaming .\nmapr provides complete random read - write capable , posix compliant , highly available , high performance nfs access for production use .\nmapr converged data platform for docker supports containerization of existing and new applications by providing containers with persistent data access from anywhere .\nthe mapr distribution for hadoop provides high availability for the hadoop components in the stack . mapr clusters don\u2019t use namenodes and provide stateful high - availability for the mapreduce jobtracker and direct access nfs . works out of the box with no special configuration required .\nmapr provides high availability management and data processing services for automatic continuity throughout the cluster . you can use the mapr control system , command - line interface , or rest api to start , stop , and monitor services at the node or cluster level .\nthe 3 . 1 release of the mapr distribution for hadoop provides authentication , authorization , and encryption services to protect the data in your cluster . mapr leverages linux pluggable authentication modules ( pam ) to support the main authentication protocols out of the box . a mapr cluster can authenticate users through kerberos , ldap / ad , nis , or any other service that has a pam module .\norganizations that need to capture , process , and analyze iot data close to the source can take advantage of mapr edge . mapr edge is a small footprint edition of the mapr converged data platform providing secure local processing , quick aggregation of insights on a global basis , and the ability to push intelligence back to the edge for faster and more significant business impact . key capabilities include :\nmapr uncovers the significance of the ucs s - series , including what it means for their customers and their partnership with cisco .\nin 2013 , mapr broke the record for minutesort , a standard benchmark test that measures how much data a system can sort in one minute . mapr was able to sort 15 billion 100 - byte records totaling 1 . 5 terabytes of data in 59 seconds .\nmapr helps companies around the world deploy hadoop rapidly and reliably , generating significant business results , \u201d said gene frantz , general partner at google capital . \u201cwe led this round of funding because we believe mapr has a great solution for enterprise customers , and they\u2019ve built a strong and growing business . \u201d mapr announced that frantz will join the company\u2019s board of directors as part of this investment .\nwhile mapr initially supported its own proprietary implementation of hbase that eliminated region servers and the need for compaction operations , it again added its own alternative , mapr - db , which it claims offers higher reliability over hbase ; scalability than mongodb ; and consistency over cassandra .\nwhen applications go from idea to reality , mapr provides the only production - ready platform for hadoop , spark , and related technologies .\nmapr has also tilted at windmills when it comes to distributed pubsub message queuing . while apache kafka has drawn wide scale third party support from data platforms and streaming engine providers alike , mapr introduced its own alternative , mapr streams , which also resides on the same cluster where the file system and nosql databases live . by contrast , kafka would require a separate cluster . strike another blow for flattened architecture .\nits rebel stance has meant that mapr must prove its innocence . its underlying components are different from the core apache hadoop stack . but at api level , they are compatible , meaning you can move files between mapr and rival hadoop platforms and run the same spark jobs .\na remote client can easily mount a mapr cluster over nfs to move data to and from the cluster . application servers can write log \ufb01les and other data directly to the mapr cluster\u2019s storage layer instead of caching the data on an external direct or network - attached storage .\nwhat ' s new in mapr 6 . 0 ? products what ' s new ? 6 . 0 mapr 6 . 0 powers dataops , helping you unleash greater value from all your data in less time . the data struggle is real . last generation and even . . .\nmapr platform services support distinct global cluster deployments that run as a single logical , global cluster . with global namespace support , you can :\nthe mapr converged data platform is available in two editions - the converged community edition , for free use per restrictions specified in the mapr end user license agreement ( eula ) , and the converged enterprise edition , for critical deployments requiring business continuity . click here to compare our editions .\nmapr , a company that prides itself on having built an industrial - grade version of hadoop tuned for high availability and data protection , has closed a $ 30 million series c round of venture capital funding led by the mayfield fund . prior investors lightspeed venture partners , nea and redpoint ventures also participated . the round brings mapr\u2019s total funding raised to $ 59 million . allthingsd reported on mapr\u2019s $ 20 million b round in 2011 .\nthe mapr platform provides features to logically partition a physical cluster to provide separate administrative control , data placement , job execution , and network access .\nmapr snapshots provide protection without duplicating the data . you can take a snapshot of a 1 pb cluster in seconds with no additional data storage .\ndon ' t have servers ? mapr can easily be deployed on azure , google cloud platform , amazon web services as well as on centurylink .\nyou typically need to run hadoop alongside other modern technologies like nosql databases and event streaming systems . with mapr , convergence gives you real - time data access no matter how the data is delivered and stored . mapr delivers scalable , enterprise grade processing across files , tables and streams with :\nmapr has rebranded its file system to target the cloud storage business . it ' s part of an ongoing strategy to transcend its hadoop heritage .\nmapr - xd extends on the core nfs / posix - compliant interface of mapr - fs by adding a new object interface to amazon s3 cloud storage . the target use case is classic data tiering , but extended to the cloud , in this case , colder data is moved to s3 but is managed as a logical single view from mapr - xd . specifically , the file system metadata remains the same , as are security policies .\n\u201chadoop is a cornerstone for the big data ecosystem , and mapr has demonstrated its leadership in the space , \u201d said albert wang , director at qualcomm ventures . \u201cwe invested in mapr because of the strength of its technology in leveraging the expanding internet of things and providing immediate business benefits .\nthe mapr filesystem , or mapr - fs , is a random read - write distributed file system that allows applications to concurrently read and write directly to disk . the hadoop distributed file system ( hdfs ) , by contrast , has append - only writes and can only read from closed files .\nmapr packages a broad set of apache open source ecosystem projects that enable big data applications . the goal is to provide an open platform that lets you choose the right tool for the job . mapr tests and integrates open source ecosystem projects such as hive\u2122 , pig\u2122 , apache\u2122 hbase\u2122 and mahout , among others . mapr is the only hadoop vendor that supports multiple versions of key apache projects so you can update your environment at your own pace .\ntcs and mapr are developing turn - key solutions to address key big data challenges , such as recommendation engines , supply chain optimization and pricing analytics .\nthe mapr control system ( mcs ) provides a graphical control panel for cluster administration with all the functionality of the command - line or rest apis .\nin addition to the growth capital funding , mapr also raised a $ 30 million debt facility led by silicon valley bank . the deals bring mapr\u2019s total resources raised to date to $ 174 million . its most recent round was a $ 30 million series c led by mayfield announced about 15 months ago .\nmapr - db is an enterprise - grade , high performance nosql database management system . it is used to add real - time , operational analytics capabilities to applications built to handle big data . because it is part of the mapr converged data platform , it inherits all the advantages of the underlying platform .\none of the key developer benefits of the mapr converged data platform is its basis on well - known , open apis and interfaces . this enables commercial software vendors such as sap , sas , hp , and cisco to easily deploy large scale applications onto the mapr platform . it also means that even small teams of developers can create enterprise - grade software products by exploiting the built - in protections of the mapr platform as well as mature commercial processing engines .\naside from its contributions to hadoop projects , mapr is significant because of its partnerships with other leading technology companies . for example , mapr ' s hadoop distribution is integrated with the google compute engine framework , making it accessible through google ' s cloud infrastructure . the mapr hadoop distribution is also an option within the amazon elastic mapreduce service , allowing customers to provision hadoop clusters through the service , and has built - in support for the hp vertica analytics platform .\nthe storage system architecture used by mapr - fs is written in c / c + + and prevents locking contention , eliminating performance impact from java garbage collection .\nmapr data technologies is a visionary silicon valley enterprise software company that pioneered one platform for all data across every cloud . this approach is the industry\u2019s first modern data system . at the core is the mapr converged data platform that enables simultaneous analytics and applications as data happens for companies to create new , intelligent and modern applications .\none of our primary goals at databricks is to drive broad adoption of spark and ensure everybody who uses it has a fantastic experience . this partnership will enable all of mapr\u2019s enterprise customers , existing and new , to leverage spark with the backing of the same great enterprise support available for the rest of mapr\u2019s hadoop distribution . as tomer mentioned in his blog post , spark is one of the most common topics in discussions with mapr\u2019s existing customers and many are even already running it in production !\nmapr data fabric for kubernetes scalable , secure , high - performance storage for stateful containerized applications download solution brief solutions data fabric kubernetes the stateful container challenge . . .\nthe architectural advantages of the mapr platform show cost differences of 20 - 50 % in terms of total cost of ownership ( tco ) across capital and operational expenses .\nand being a rebel , sometimes there limits to the advantages of thinking different . take kafka : with growing third party support , will mapr streams be left at the altar ? of course , you can run mapr with a separate kafka cluster , but then you ' ve lost part of the advantage of having that converged platform .\nubiquitous high availability capabilities with jobtracker ha , resourcemanager ha ( yarn ) , file system metadata , and instant recovery ( for mapr - db converged enterprise edition ) .\nthe mapr direct access file system enables real - time read / write data \ufb02ows using the network file system ( nfs ) protocol . standard applications and tools can directly access the mapr - fs storage layer using nfs . legacy systems can access data and traditional file i / o operations work as expected in a conventional unix file system .\nwith multi - tenancy , a capability unique to mapr , you can manage distinct user groups , data sets , and applications in a single cluster while keeping them isolated from each other . you can run different jobs at the same time safely , securely , and efficiently . several features contribute to the multi - tenancy capability in mapr :\nmapr clusters also incorporate wire - level security ( wls ) to encrypt data transmission for traffic within the cluster , as well as traffic between the cluster and client machines .\nunder the final rule , lenders may not exceed a 36 percent military annual percentage rate ( mapr ) , which is calculated to include application , participation , annual and other fees that aren\u2019t considered finance charges under regulation z . the mapr calculation also includes fees and premiums for credit insurance , debt cancellation and debt suspension fees for credit - related ancillary products . however , certain payday alternative loans offered by credit unions pursuant to the national credit union administration rules are eligible for exclusion of application fees from the mapr calculation .\nmapr - db is a high - performance nosql database for global data - intensive applications built into the mapr converged data platform . it is a scalable multi - model database that brings together operational applications , analytical applications , real - time streaming , and other workloads to enable next - generation user experiences and business processes . read the executive perspective .\nthe mapr control system ( mcs ) is a world - class management solution for administering the mapr converged data platform and related cluster infrastructure through a simple , intuitive , and actionable interface . with built - in real - time insights and faster time - to - action , mcs lowers your opex and is a vital component in the dataops movement .\nhadoop is built to process large amounts of data from terabytes to petabytes , and beyond . it delivers greater business impact when used as part of the mapr converged data platform . the mapr platform combines operational and analytical workloads that drive business insights in real time that are not feasible in other environments that suffer from complex integrations between disparate data silos .\nmapr streams is a global publish - subscribe event streaming system for big data . it is the only big data streaming system to support global event replication reliably at iot scale .\nmapr provides business continuity and disaster recovery services out of the box with mirroring that\u2019s simple to configure and makes efficient use of your cluster\u2019s storage , cpu , and bandwidth resources .\non 7 / 12 at 10 : 00 am pst to learn how using nfs and vips with the mapr file system allows you to do more with your data . register now at\nmapr is a software company that has been one of the principal contributors to several open - source hadoop projects , including apache hbase , apache hive , apache zookeeper and apache pig .\nthe mapr converged data platform integrates hadoop , spark , and apache drill with real - time database capabilities , global event streaming , and scalable enterprise storage to power a new generation of big data applications . the mapr platform delivers enterprise grade security , reliability , and real - time performance while dramatically lowering both hardware and operational costs of your most important applications and data .\nmapr ' s message , then and now , is that open source technology is not always sufficient for making it the last mile to enterprise grade . its strategy is not all that unusual - - it ' s the embodiment of open core , where you supplement open source technology with proprietary value - add . it began with a shot across the bow to one of apace hadoop ' s pillars - - the file system , which was replaced by mapr ' s own ( mapr - fs ) , providing the update and delete capabilities that hdfs lacked .\nthe final rule also includes various disclosure requirements , including an mapr description ( without the requirement to disclose the numerical mapr as a percentage ) , disclosures required by regulation z and a clear description of the payment obligation . for closed - end credit , a payment schedule could suffice . the disclosures must be provided in writing before or at the time the borrower becomes obligated on the transaction or establishes a consumer credit account . in addition , the mapr and payment obligation must be provided orally . a toll - free number may be used for this purpose .\nmapr is led by a successful , seasoned executive team , and is well - funded by top venture capital firms . just ask google , who led a round of $ 110 million .\n\u00b7 global namespace \u00b7 compression \u00b7 unified security \u00b7 multi - tenancy \u00b7 quotas \u00b7 trillions of files \u00b7 data topologies \u00b7 cloud scale resiliency \u00b7 built - in file system \u00b7 self - healing \u00b7 data protection replication \u00b7 auto - balancing \u00b7 mapr management \u00b7 mapr monitoring \u00b7 thousands of volumes available : \u00b7 cloud - optimized installer for aws and azure . ( gce coming soon )\nmapr - xd is a highly - scalable converged storage platform for high - volume enterprise storage , in - place analytics of unstructured data , and archival and protection of critical data . mapr - xd bridges the gap between traditional and new - age applications , and serves as the foundation for your data fabric across edge , on - premises , and cloud . read the executive perspective .\nthere\u2019s no limit to the number of tables or files you can have in a mapr cluster . tables can be managed by individual users , freeing cluster administrators from database administration overhead . with mapr - db tables , cluster administrators do not have to manage regionservers or daemons , and region splits are handled automatically . node upgrades and other administrative tasks do not cause downtime for table storage .\neol ' s multiple antenna profiler ( mapr ) , generally deployed as part of an iss ( integrated sounding system ) , uses spaced antenna techniques to measure high time resolution wind profiles as short as 30 seconds compared with 15 minutes or longer from traditional profiling techniques . mapr is well suited to study air motion around frontal boundaries and other small - scale features and precipitation particle dynamics .\nmapr is one of three companies that has made a name for itself by building a business around hadoop , the open - source technology that aims to help companies analyze big data and analytics questions to increase profits or reduce costs . mapr , which competes with both cloudera and hortonworks , prides itself on having built an industrial - grade version of hadoop tuned for high availability and data protection .\nthere ' s still a major gap that mapr has yet to fill - - its rivals , cloudera and hortonworks have been far more proactive with data governance and security . while its converged platform offers a common target for third party offers to encrypt or protect data , mapr has yet to provide its own solutions for data discovery , audit , lineage , metadata management , and policy enforcement .\nit brands its product as a converged data platform that , in effect , flattens the lambda architecture by supporting streaming , interactive , and batch processing on the same cluster . the company emphasizes that its platform is not disparate pieces , but file , table , and streaming engines springing out of common building blocks . that encompasses the nfs , posix - compliant mapr - fs file system on which its nosql database ( mapr - db ) tables co - reside . and with the open source drill project that mapr leads , you can use the same query engine to target sql and json data .\nmapr has been working hard for many years to make dataops more effective . the way we did that is with a very innovative technology platform that really thought about the comprehensive needs of the dataops community .\nmapr supports dozens of open source projects and is committed to using industry - standard apis to provide a frictionless method of developing and deploying exciting new applications that can meet the most stringent production runtime requirements .\nwith mapr , you can configure hadoop services to run on multiple nodes for failover . if one service node fails , another continues to perform the tasks related to that service without delaying the mapreduce job .\nin the hadoop world , we ' ve noted that mapr has always marched to a different drummer . its core file system is the building block for its converged platform , where you can squash the lambda architecture , running batch , interactive , and real - time on the same cluster . putting iot money where its mouth its , mapr also recently added edge processing to extend the footprint of its converged platform .\n\u201cour partnership with mapr in the big data space is already delivering measurable business benefits for customers and we look forward to expanding this alliance to jointly pursue other opportunities where we have deep expertise , \u201d said ramaswamy .\nthe shuffle phase of a mapreduce job combines the map output so that all the records from a given key / value pair\u2019s key go to one reduce task . this phase involves a great deal of copying and coordination between nodes in the cluster . shuffling in mapr - fs is much faster than other hadoop distributions because mapr uses highly optimized , efficient remote procedure call connections to transport data while other hadoop distributions use http connections .\nother hadoop distributions keep map output on local disk , which creates competition for disk space between local and distributed storage . in mapr , any spilled data is stored in the distributed file system making it directly accessible .\ntata consultancy services , the country\u2019s largest it company , today said it has partnered with mapr technologies to make new big data offerings to enterprise customers which will allow them to easily and rapidly capture value from big data .\nthe mapr distribution for hadoop provides built - in mirroring to set recovery time objectives and automatically mirror data for backup . you can create local or remote mirror volumes to mirror data between clusters , data centers , or between on - premise and public cloud infrastructures . mirror volumes are read - only copies of a source volume . you can control the schedule for mirror refreshes from the mapr control system or with the command - line tools .\nmapr analytics and ml engines include all of the tools needed to conduct real - time analytics and machine learning at scale , backed by the industry & apos ; s only platform that integrates files , tables , and streams .\nand so , given the theme of convergence , it ' s not surprising that mapr also boasts of bringing analytic and operational processing together . yes , they run on the same cluster , but not the same storage engines ; analytics is still the domain of the hadoop file system side , while operational is confined to the nosql database - - although you could use drill query across both . mapr ' s narrative of bringing analytics and operational applications together is not unusual .\nmapr just concluded its first - ever analyst event , a milestone for a company that has traditionally operated well below the radar . it has clawed out a foothold where 40 percent of its customer base was poached from cloudera and hortonworks , and where it has achieved a 99 percent renewal rate for subscriptions that typically grow 35 percent from year to year . like cloudera , mapr has predicted that it would go cash flow neutral by 2017 - 18 , with implications of looming ipo .\nthe built - in mapr high availability ( ha ) features eliminate single points of failure at the node , and include file system metadata , nfs access , resource management ( yarn ) , and job tracking levels . you can benefit from :\nwhen choosing a hadoop vendor , you want options . you want to choose the right tool for the job , as well as the right time to upgrade . mapr gives you multiple choices for key capabilities , as well as support for multiple project versions .\nwhat sets us apart ? simply put , the folks who choose to work at mapr enjoy working on cutting - edge , challenging projects . we set the bar high here , because we\u2019re constantly inspired by both the technology we\u2019re working on and the people we work with . at mapr , it\u2019s not just about the perks . it\u2019s about working on game - changing technology with some of the best and brightest people in the world . we\u2019re at the forefront of redefining enterprise computing , and we have fun doing it .\ncovering data platforms , one has to have enough knowledge about storage to be dangerous . as mapr added the option for selling its storage system a la carte , our initial thought was , why enter a mature space already dominated by household names ? while mapr ' s file system share the same posix - compliance as emc , netapp and other enterprise storage stalwarts , it is positioning its offering as a lower priced alternative taking advantage of modern , commodity scale - out hardware . well , that makes it look a bit like emc isilon .\nthe industry\u2019s leading unified data platform , the mapr converged data platform is able to simultaneously do analytics and applications with speed , scale , and reliability . it converges all data into a data fabric that can store , manage , process , apply , and analyze as data happens .\nmapr - es is a global publish - subscribe event streaming system for big data . it is the first big data scale streaming system built into a converged data platform and the only big data streaming system to support infinite data persistence and global event replication reliably at iot scale .\nwhere do i start ? top of the class technologies , tremendous opportunities to learn beyond your job role , colleagues that you truly admire . but what sets mapr truly apart from the rest is that the lost art of mentoring is very much alive within its walls .\nbright and talented people are what make mapr special and i love that i get to hire people to add to that . we work in one of the hottest areas of technology - and we work hard - but we also have a lot of fun doing it .\nmapr also makes the case that converged platforms are more efficient for iot as well , because it means less roundtrips to different clusters for aggregating , streaming , parsing , analyzing , and persisting the data . but convergence for use cases as distributed as iot only go so far , literally , as the dispersed nature of iot data and bandwidth limitations augur for filtering , pre - processing and aggregation out at the edges . the question is whether mapr will follow in amazon ' s footsteps in offering a greengrass - like pre - processing facility out at the edge .\nnonetheless , there are limits to the degree that mapr can tout advantages like high performance or convergence . in an era of spark ( which mapr supports ) , real - time performance on hadoop not so unusual . and the advantages of a converged platform may not suit all scenarios . no matter how performant your platform , if you have highly demanding dueling workloads , such as highly complex batch jobs involving tens of petabytes of data running alongside real - time , continuous iot applications running a smart city , it may still be advantageous to run them on separate clusters .\nmapr 6 . 0 powers dataops , helping you unleash greater value from all your data in less time . the data struggle is real . last - generation and even newer technologies are limiting and lead to silos across the organization , which hinder innovation , collaboration , and access to data .\nwith mapr orbit cloud suite our vision is to empower you to unleash your full cloud potential wherever you are in your cloud journey . we do this with unique value - add capabilities across all cloud operating models including : private cloud , public cloud , multi - cloud , and edge .\ncisco it built a big data platform to transform data management and provide big data analytics services to cisco business teams . cisco used mapr for their enterprise hadoop architecture to unlock hidden business intelligence of their globally distributed large data sets , while also providing service - level agreements ( slas ) for internal customers .\nthe mapr converged data platform enables direct processing of files , tables , and event streams . unlike\nconnected\nenvironments that require complex integrations and orchestration , convergence offers a streamlined architecture that enables real - time insights , a consistent security framework across compute engines , higher resource utilization , and reduced administrative overhead .\nat databricks we are fully committed to open source , and we\u2019re excited to partner with mapr - a company with strong support for open source big data projects - to together help drive continued growth and innovation of spark . join us at the upcoming spark summit , the largest conference focused on spark , to learn more !\nby using mapr , comscore is able to easily manage and significantly scale their hadoop cluster , create more files faster , process more data faster , and produce better streaming and random i / o results than other hadoop distributions \u2013 and do so confidently knowing they can count on data protection and disaster recovery functions when needed .\nmapr says it has 500 paying licensees and that bookings in the first quarter of 2014 were triple those seen in the prior year . ( but as is typical with startups , it doesn\u2019t disclose those figures . ) the company says it plans to use the new funding to boost its global go - to - market efforts .\nmapr has made considerable headway with customers like american express that required the type of analytic performance of spark - - about five years before spark emerged . it also required the ability to update files in place , but commercial file systems like isilon at the time weren ' t equipped for handling large - scale parallel data access .\nin your business - critical big data environments , reliability , security , multi - tenancy , and speed are all important components . mapr customers achieve 99 . 999 % uptime and no data loss on a broad collection of distinct data sets , all while getting more output from fewer resources to lower their total cost of ownership ( tco ) .\nyou can manage volume permissions through access control lists ( acls ) in the mapr control system or from the command line . you can also set read , write , and execute permissions on a file or directory for users and groups with standard unix commands , when that volume has been mounted through nfs , or using standard hadoop fs commands .\nbut then again , mapr is positioning this for cloud storage - it ' s not trying to replace on premise enterprise storage , . but then again , for truly scalable storage , object stores such as s3 , azure blob storage , google cloud storage are the default . incumbents like dell emc are also trying to home in on the action .\nin addition to mapr - xd enterprise standard \u00b7 basic posix client \u00b7 container client ( pacc ) \u00b7 adv . data protection with instant snapshots \u00b7 disaster recovery with multi - site mirroring \u00b7 multi tenancy protection \u00b7 cloud file migration \u00b7 snapshots orbit cloud suite features : \u00b7 multi - site mirroring ( across edge , multiple clouds and on - premises )\nincreasingly , mapr , the rebel has gone mainstream , but not necessarily by joining the crowd . instead , the rest of the industry ended up embracing the same open core model , but with their own twists on implementing it . cloudera has been open core from the start , but unlike mapr , focuses its unique content away from the runtime ( e . g . , for monitoring , data governance , sql optimization , and encryption key management ) . hortonworks , the embodiment of 100 percent open source , has recently taken a more realpolitik strategy that began with several oem agreements with atscale , syncsort , and pivotal followed by a more drastic departure with its special hortonworks data cloud for aws that swaps in amazon s3 cloud storage for hdfs .\nto schroeder , that\u2019s a costly model . \u201cour competitors\u2019 model is very cash intensive and you have to wonder whether or not they\u2019ll ever be cash - flow positive , \u201d he said . \u201cwe want to provide our customers with the best technology . \u201d practically all \u2014 92 percent , schroeder said \u2014 of mapr\u2019s customers pay primarily for licenses and not for ancillary services and support .\nmapr announced this morning that it had raised $ 110 million in combined equity and debt financing . the $ 80 million equity - bearing portion of the round was led by google capital , the search giant\u2019s growth equity fund , with participation from qualcomm ventures , the investment arm of the wireless chip company . prior investors lightspeed venture partners , mayfield fund , nea and redpoint ventures also participated .\nwhen it emerged from stealth in 2011 , mapr was an outlier in the hadoop community . at the time , hadoop was defined largely by two projects adapted from google research : mapreduce , which introduced highly linear , massively parallel processing to big data , and the hdfs file system , which could accommodate data by the petabyte . and at the time , hadoop was defined as an apache open source platform .\nthe new s3 support from mapr - xd is a response to more tightly interweaving s3 into the online system . traditionally , s3 was the place where cloud data was stored , but when it was consumed by managed hadoop services such as amazon emr , it was marshaled into its own file system . amazon on its own has been exposing s3 data through ad hoc sql query services like athena , and more recently to redshift through spectrum .\nand back to our original point : mapr ' s practices aren ' t all that different from the rest of the field anymore . but forget about acceptance of open core at the moment , the existence of open source or standards won ' t guarantee interoperability . for instance , in the hadoop world , there are at least a dozen or more interactive sql engines - - not to mention in the sql relational database world , there ' s even more variants floating around .\ni talked with ceo john schroeder last week . he told me that about half of mapr\u2019s customers are the traditional web - and cloud - based companies , while the other half are financial and telecommunications and manufacturing companies . \u201cour approach to the market is heavy on investment in research and development , \u201d he said . the reason ? \u201chadoop is early technology and there are a lot of must - have technologies that hadoop is going to have to add in order to be a real big data platform . \u201d\nthe mapr distribution for hadoop provides snapshots , which enable you to roll back to a known good data set . a snapshot is a read - only image of a volume that provides point - in - time recovery . snapshots only store changes to the data stored in the volume , and as a result make extremely efficient use of the cluster\u2019s disk resources . snapshots preserve access to historical data and protect the cluster from user and application errors . you can create a snapshot manually or automate the process with a schedule .\nthe multiple antennas are used to make a rapid wind measurement using a technique known as spaced antenna winds . as the atmosphere moves over the radar , the motion of atmospheric echoes is tracked over the multiple receiving antennas to make a wind measurement . measurements can be made on time scales of 30 seconds to 5 minutes , which is considerably faster than the 10 - 15 minutes required by traditional dbs wind profilers . mapr can also be run in multiple frequency mode to make rim ( range imaging ) fine range resolution measurements .\neverything is coming up hadoop . another company in the business of selling a version of the open - source big - data platform has landed another round of funding .\nits approach is different from the other primary players in the hadoop market . the best known of that set is cloudera , and the second is hortonworks . \u201chadoop needs a tremendous amount of innovation , \u201d schroeder says . \u201cit\u2019s really early in the technology cycle . it needs large infusions of focused r & d and development of ip . \u201d\ncompare that to cloudera , which announced its own $ 65 million series e round of funding at an implied valuation of $ 700 million , late last year . like linux , the open source operating system that runs on so many servers , hadoop is technically free , and any company can go out and download it for nothing . the trick comes in knowing what to do with it , and managing it , and getting value out of it . cloudera\u2019s primary approach is to sell value - added services around it , and help companies get more out of hadoop than they otherwise would . hortonworks has a similar approach .\ninstead , the services come from third party systems integrators and accenture and booz allen hamilton . \u201cif you look today , and 24 months down the road , certainly all the systems integrators are expanding and will continue to expand their big data practices . it\u2019s not a great business model as a company to bank on long - term services revenue . i think the route to growing a successful company is around license revenue . \u201d"]}
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", "topic": 30}], "title": "corel", "paragraphs": ["principal subsidiaries : corel corporate limited ( ireland ) ; corel , inc . ; corel international corporation ( barbados ) .\ncorel ships to the countries listed below . corel does not ship orders to po boxes .\ncan i install corel painter 2018 brushes in corel particleshop ? if yes , how ? i have bought the corel painter brushes from the program ui .\nused by millions of people around the world , our product lines include coreldraw\u00ae graphics suite , corel\u00ae painter\u2122 , corel\u00ae paintshop\u00ae pro , corel\u00ae videostudio\u00ae , corel\u00ae wordperfect\u00ae office , pinnacle studio\u2122 , roxio creator\u00ae , roxio\u00ae toast\u00ae and winzip\u00ae . for more information on corel , please visit urltoken .\ncorel corporation offers some of the industry ' s most well - known software brands including corel\u00ae , roxio\u00ae , winzip\u00ae and pinnacle\u2122 . our product portfolio includes coreldraw\u00ae graphics suite , corel\u00ae paintshop\u00ae pro , corel\u00ae videostudio\u00ae , corel\u00ae wordperfect\u00ae office , pinnacle studio\u2122 , roxio creator\u00ae , roxio\u00ae toast\u00ae and winzip\u00ae . for more information on corel , please visit urltoken .\n\u00a9 2009 corel corporation . all rights reserved . corel , coreldraw , paint shop pro , painter , corel designer , videostudio , wordperfect , windvd , winzip , igrafx and the corel logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of corel corporation and / or its subsidiaries . all other product , font and company names and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies .\ndownload corel\u00ae aftershot\u2122 3 hdr from within coreldraw and corel\u00ae photo - paint\u00ae , to make professional - grade corrections and enhancements to raw or jpeg photos .\ncorel home office mirrors microsoft office 2007 ' s tabbed ribbon design , but adds its own flair with custom work space colors , as seen in corel write .\ncapture images from your computer screen with corel capture 2018 in one - click .\nin january , 1996 , corel acquired the wordperfect product line from novell corp .\n1985 : dr . michael cowpland founds corel as a systems integrati on company .\nin this contest , corel is seeking to find and recognize the best work created with the newest version ( x7 ) of coreldraw and corel photo - paint .\ncorel corporation has launched the 2015 coreldraw international design contest for entry , inviting all designers around the world using corel software to create astonishing work , to participate .\noriginally developed by micrografx , corel designer was a vector based graphics program . along with many functions of graphic design , it also offered creation of great engineering drawings . the first version was corel designer 9 which was renamed from micrografx designer 9 . 0 after corel acquired it from micrografx . later , the features of corel designer were immensely modified by corel . currently , corel designer is bundled with the latest coreldraw technical suite . this current package offers more improved features which existed in corel designer . also , coreldraw technical suite provides a complete solution for technical design and communications .\ncorel holdings is now commencing an offering period of its tender offer to acquire all remaining common shares of corel corporation , which will expire at december 4 , 2009 .\nit also announced an expansion of its java strategy , including corel central and remagen , an application that would let users load corel software on to any thin client .\ncorel corporation has just opened the 2015 coreldraw international design contest for entry , inviting all designers around the world using corel software to create astonishing work , to participate .\nwith benefit of hindsight , corel should have probably accepted that offer , of course .\nthis week corel announced it would cut its global work force by 20 per cent .\ntry corel software for free . no risk . no obligation . no credit card required !\ngallit , peter ,\ncorel seeks buyer ,\neweek , march 24 , 2003 .\n\u201c5 stars . a powerful package . corel videostudio places video editing at your fingertips . \u201d\n\u00a9 2012 corel corporation . all rights reserved . corel , the corel logo , the corel balloon logo , coreldraw , paintshop , painter , roxio , roxio creator , toast , videostudio , wordperfect , and windvd are trademarks or registered trademarks of corel corporation and / or its subsidiaries . winzip is a registered trademark of winzip international llc . all other names and any registered and unregistered trademarks mentioned are used for identification purposes only and remain the exclusive property of their respective owners .\nafter installing , corel home office opens a launcher to start one of its three productivity apps .\ni would highly recommend the corel experience for those who are considering ordering their products .\ntime lapse videos that show how a work was created in coreldraw or corel photo - paint .\nspecial note : corel is committed to offering customers a choice in how they purchase software . starting with the next release of coreldraw graphics suite , corel will be changing its purchasing options . learn more\nour award - winning product portfolio includes some of the world\u2019s most widely recognized and popular software brands , including coreldraw\u00ae graphics suite , corel\u00ae painter\u2122 , corel designer\u00ae technical suite , corel\u00ae paint shop pro\u00ae photo , videostudio\u00ae , windvd\u00ae , corel\u00ae wordperfect\u00ae office and winzip\u00ae . our global headquarters are in ottawa , canada , with major offices in the united states , united kingdom , germany , china , taiwan and japan .\nin 2002 , corel launched a professional services group and a year later was acquired by vector capital .\ncorel corporation offers personal productivity software used by milli ons of customers in 75 countries across the globe . as one of the top ten packaged software brands in the world , corel provides software in four major market segments including pc graphics , office - productivit y , digital image editing , and natural - media painting and illustration . its products include wordperfect office suite , coreldraw graphics s uite , corel painter , paint shop family , and corel designer technical suite . vector capital corp . acquired corel in 2003 .\n\u00a9 2012 corel corporation . all rights reserved . corel , the corel logo , the corel balloon logo , coreldraw , paintshop , painter , photo - paint , pinnacle , roxio , roxio creator , toast , videostudio , wordperfect , and windvd are trademarks or registered trademarks of corel corporation and / or its subsidiaries . winzip is a registered trademark of winzip international llc . all other names and any registered and unregistered trademarks mentioned are used for identification purposes only and remain the exclusive property of their respective owners .\nsee which files contain unsaved changes when working with multiple documents simultaneously in coreldraw and corel photo - paint .\nscott , cindy , ' corel ships wild board games , ' pr newswire , august 31 , 1995 .\ntillson , tamsen , ' corel inside out , ' canadian business , spring 1997 , p . 58 .\nlearn new skills and be inspired by corel ' s discovery center . find photography tips , tricks and tutorials .\nyou can customize the color of window borders in coreldraw and corel photo - paint to match your personal preference .\ncoreldraw and corel photo - paint function reliably across multiple monitors of varying dpi , on all supported operating systems .\n' corel corporation integrates jabber instant messaging into urltoken application platform , ' pr newswire , december 16 , 1999 .\nhladkowicz , john , ' corel establishes international headquarters in dublin , ' pr newswire , june 11 , 1993 .\ntillson , tamsen ,\ncorel inside out ,\ncanadian business , sp ring 1997 , p . 58 .\nto purchase the upgrade version of this product , you must own a previous licensed version of : bibble pro or lite 5 , corel\u00ae aftershot pro\u00ae , corel\u00ae paint shop pro\u00ae photo x2 or higher , adobe\u00ae lightroom\u00ae or apple\u00ae aperture\u00ae .\ncorel , which is best known for the corel draw graphics program and the ventura desktop publishing software , is acquiring the perfect office application suite , wordperfect word processing applications and quattro pro spreadsheet . it will license the groupwise groupware application and the envoy electronic publishing software from novell . corel plans to maintain wordperfect ' s orem , utah , headquarters .\npress contact : corel corporation sara chesiuk 613 - 728 - 0826 x 1259 sara . chesiuk @ urltoken www . urltoken\nnew in the suite ! enjoy the power of corel aftershot 3 hdr to make easy corrections and enhancements to photos .\ncorel photo - paint introduces new camera effects , including bokeh blur , colorize , sepia toning , and time machine .\nsync corel connect trays with microsoft onedrive for cloud - based access to your projects on other computers or mobile devices .\ndownload free or purchase applications , plug - ins , and extensions directly from within coreldraw and corel photo - paint .\nking , laura ,\ncorel accepts $ 96m offer from vector ,\ndaily deal , june 9 , 2003 .\nsutton , neil ,\ncorel gets back to its roots ,\ncomputer dealer news , november 5 , 2004 .\nthe deal appeared to please both novell and corel shareholders . novell shares closed at $ 13 . 50 , up $ 1 , in nasdaq trading , while corel shares gained 81 . 25 cents to close at $ 11 . 375 .\nacquired winzip computing in may , 2006 . winzip complements corel ' s productivity and graphics and digital imaging product lines .\ndownload corel\u00ae aftershot\u2122 3 hdr from within coreldraw and corel\u00ae photo - paint\u00ae to make professional - grade corrections and enhancements to raw or jpeg photos . create high dynamic range ( hdr ) images with the hdr module included in aftershot 3 hdr .\n) - - corel corporation ( nasdaq : crel ) ( tsx : cre ) today announced that kris hagerman , who joined the company as interim ceo in may 2008 , will assume the role of corel ceo on a permanent basis effective today .\nwe are delighted that kris is joining corel as its permanent ceo ,\nsaid alex slusky , chairman of corel\u2019s board of directors and managing partner at vector capital , the company\u2019s majority shareholder .\nsince joining the company , kris has been actively engaged in advancing all aspects of corel\u2019s business strategy , while steering the company through a very challenging economic cycle .\norganize and manage your font library with the intuitive corel font manager 2018 , and use your favorite fonts without installing them .\nurlocker , michael , ' corel has last laugh , ' financial post , july 11 , 1992 , p . 10 .\nurlocker , michael ,\ncorel has last laugh ,\nfinancial post , july 11 , 1992 , p . 10 .\ncorel received a much - needed cash infusion in october 2000 , when micr osoft agreed to invest $ 135 million in corel . during the next two years , corel attempted to regain its financial footing . in 2001 , the company sold its linux desktop operating system business in order to strengthen its focus on its wordperfect and coreldraw products . in 2 002 , corel tried to gain a foothold in the xml software market when i t acquired softquad software in a $ 16 . 6 million deal . despite its efforts to enter new markets , corel was unable to shore up profits a nd found itself in a precarious financial position .\ncorel connect 2018 helps to find content quickly in the suite\u2019s digital content , the content exchange , your computer or local network .\nthe gaussian blur special effect in corel photo - paint is available as a lens that lets you blur images non - destructively .\nduros , sally ,\nnew president , cash buoyed troubled corel ,\nb t o b , october 23 , 2000 .\nholloway , andy ,\ncorel : rest in peace ,\ncanadian business , september 15 , 2003 , p . 13 .\n' s cd home collection ( over 60 multimedia titles ) in 1997 as well as the corel chemlab studio . as part of the deal , corel held a minority interest in hoffmann + associates as well as an ongoing royalty stream over a specific time period .\ncorel , an avid acquirer of flagging software companies , has struck again : former disc - burning giant roxio has been snapped up .\nwith the new font list box in coreldraw and corel photo - paint , you can view , filter , and find fonts easily .\nthe following year , corel took on microsoft corp . by releasing wordperfect suite 8 , which included wordperfect and the quattro pro spreadsheet .\nin 2009 , corel\u2019s share price came under pressure in the recessionary environment , and vector determined that corel was significantly undervalued and believed that the company could most effectively achieve its future growth potential as a private company . vector completed a second take - private in 2010 .\ntime - lapse videos that are sped up to show how a work was created in coreldraw x7 or corel photo - paint x7 .\n\u201cwe want roxio\u2019s customers and partners to know that these products are an important addition to our portfolio and will have a great home with corel , \u201d said shawn cadeau , senior vice president of global marketing at corel , in a statement . \u201cwe look forward to bringing together the best of what corel and roxio have to offer as we work to deliver even richer , more rewarding experiences to our customers . \u201d\nwelcome to corel ! tweets about technology , graphics , digital art , photo , video and general productivity . for support : @ corelsupport .\nin corel photo - paint , four pressure - sensitive liquid tools\u2014smear , attract , repel , and twirl\u2014offer fresh creative options for retouching photos .\ncorel corp . of ottawa , whose main specialty is graphics software , was originally named cowpland research labs after its founder , michael cowpland .\ndoyle , t . c . ,\ntargeting the smb - - corel perfects turnaround ,\nv arbusiness , march 21 , 2005 .\nthrough this transaction , novell will acquire a 20 percent stake in corel and a seat on corel ' s board .\nwe see this as more of a partnership than a selling of an asset ,\nsaid jeff waxman , executive vice president of novell ' s applications group .\nthe corel aftershot pro web - based help is a comprehensive reference for the application . it contains the most up - to - date information .\nmake the most of your photos with the powerful photo - editing capabilities of corel photo - paint 2018 , including the new automatic perspective adjustment .\nensure a seamless workflow across corel and adobe applications with added support for adobe photoshop , adobe illustrator , pdf / a , and acrobat x .\nbagnall , james , ' corel good example of new wave of business , ' ottawa citizen , january 10 , 1994 , p . a9 .\nbagnall , james ,\ncorel good example of new wave of business ,\nottawa citizen , january 10 , 1994 , p . a9 .\ntime - lapse videos that are sped up to show how a work was created in coreldraw x7 or corel photo - paint x7 . see conditions\nspeed drawing time - lapse videos that are sped up to show how a work was created in coreldraw x7 or corel photo - paint x7 .\ngreat item for fantastic price . only wish could save corel draw in different formats . been using coreldraw since it came out long ago .\nfind out if you ' re eligible for our low education prices and if you may purchase corel education software for your personally owned computer . learn more\nget all of the old features you loved about corel designer and a whole lot more when you upgrade to the latest version of coreldraw technical suite .\nwith the power of the pinnacle studio and corel videostudio brands , corel now offers the industry ' s broadest consumer video editing software portfolio ,\nsaid matt dimaria , executive vice president and general manager of digital media at corel .\nthese products will meet virtually any need or creative impulse - whether customers are looking to quickly capture , edit and share videos on their ipad or require the exceptional control of a full - featured desktop application .\ndoug has been a valued member of corel\u2019s senior executive team since 2004 and has provided strong financial leadership through a number of key company milestones including corel\u2019s ipo in 2006 and the acquisitions of jasc , winzip , intervideo and ulead ,\nsaid hagerman .\non behalf of the executive team and the board , i want to thank doug for his outstanding service and many contributions to corel over the past five years . we wish him the very best .\nwhile corel prides itself on compatibility with microsoft ' s file types and with pdfs , our tests produced an uneven track record with a few embarrassing gaffes .\nthe corel aftershot pro user guide is a complete pdf that you can view online or print . it covers the basic information you need to get started .\nthe new healing clone tool in corel photo - paint lets you fix imperfections seamlessly by painting with sampled texture that matches the color of the surrounding area .\nduring 2003 , california - based vector capital corp . acquired microsoft ' s interest in corel for $ 12 . 9 million ( microsoft had lost more t han $ 100 million on its corel investment ) . later that year , the p rivate equity firm made a play for corel , offering $ 1 . 05 per shar e , or approximately $ 97 . 6 million , for the company . the deal was approved by shareholders in august of that year .\ntoday , corel ' s survival is important to adobe in one regard only : the token competition provided by corel ( paintshop pro , mainly ) stands in the way of any potential lawsuit claiming that adobe holds an unfair marketplace monopoly . adobe ' s new creative cloud subscription model may change that dynamic , though .\nyou can change the color of the desktop , the area surrounding the drawing page in coreldraw or the image in corel photo - paint to suit your documents .\ncorel font manager lets you easily handle , organize , and explore your typeface and font collections by giving you tools to control every aspect of your typography workflow .\ncorel announced today that with the acquisition it has added several apps to its portfolio of media software , including the roxio creator digital media suite and roxio toast , a media conversion software on the mac platform . corel also announced the release of a new product based on the roxio technology , roxio vhs to dvd 3 plus .\ncoreldraw ( styled coreldraw ) is a vector graphics editor developed and marketed by corel corporation of ottawa , canada . it is also the name of corel ' s graphics suite , which bundles coreldraw with bitmap - image editorcorel photo - paint as well as other graphics - related programs ( see below ) . the latest version is designated x7 ( equivalent to version 17 ) , and was released in march 2014 . corel draw is designed to edit two - dimensional images such as logos and posters .\nthe wordperfect purchase vaulted corel from a major niche player to a software industry contender in a business dominated by operating system powerhouse microsoft : ' corel feels bold with wordperfect deal ; ceo has glass house , but he throws the first stone at microsoft , ' read the headline in the february 11 , 1996 wall street journal . by purchasing wordperfect , cowpland threw down the proverbial gauntlet , positioning his company to go toe - to - toe with bill gates ' s behemoth microsoft . the acquisition marked the beginning of a new era for corel . from 1996 onward , cowpland ' s success with corel would be measured by his ability to beat bill gates at his own game .\nthis morning , long - time software maker corel corporation turned over full ownership to corel holdings , a limited partnership controlled by an affiliate of vector capital , majority investor of the company behind many familiar software programs like wordperfect , coreldraw , winzip , paint shop pro and windvd ( most of them obtained through acquisition of smaller software firms ) .\norganize and manage your font library with the intuitive corel font manager , and use your favorite fonts without installing them . work faster with fonts using the network storage feature .\norganize and manage your font library with the intuitive corel font manager and user your favorite fonts without installing them , and work faster with fonts using the network storage feature .\nfirst place prize package ( approximate retail value of four thousand seven hundred ( $ 4 , 700 ) dollars ) , includes : one ( 1 ) coreldraw\u00ae graphics suite x7 with up to 10 years of premium membership ; one ( 1 ) electronic download license of corelcad product ; one ( 1 ) electronic download license of coreldraw\u00ae technical suite product ; one ( 1 ) electronic download license of corel videostudio ultimate product ; one ( 1 ) electronic download license of corel paintshop pro ultimate product ; one ( 1 ) electronic download license of corel painter product ; one ( 1 ) electronic download license of corel wordperfect office professional product ; one ( 1 ) electronic download license of corel pdf fusion product ; one ( 1 ) coreldraw x7 official guide book ; one ( 1 ) bring it home with coreldraw book ; and one ( 1 ) eurosystems cocut 2015 professional product .\nthe wordperfect purchase vaulted corel from a major niche player to a software industry contender in a business dominated by operating sys tem powerhouse microsoft :\ncorel feels bold with wordperfect deal ; ce o has glass house , but he throws the first stone at microsoft ,\nread the headline in the february 11 , 1996 wall street journal . by purchasing wordperfect , cowpland threw down the proverbial gauntlet , positioning his company to go toe - to - toe with bill gates ' s behemoth m icrosoft . the acquisition marked the beginning of a new era for corel . from 1996 onward , cowpland ' s success with corel would be measured b y his ability to beat bill gates at his own game .\ncorel ' s newly acquired products include the pinnacle studio family , avid studio , avid\u00ae studio for ipad and the dazzle\u00ae video hardware product line including dazzle video creator\u00ae platinum hd .\nmicrosoft office 2007 users will find the application interfaces in corel home office extremely familiar . as with microsoft office 2007 , corel home office uses a visual ribbon layout that replaces the long , text - heavy drop - down menus of old with menu tabs that are divided into submenu boxes . each submenu box displays its tools as icons or labeled icons .\ncorel home office supports unicode in saved files , microsoft vista ' s mui specification for multilingual user interface switching , and a language pack to run the suite in multiple languages .\ncorel celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2005 . although the changes c orel had faced in the early years of the new millennium were swift an d dramatic , it appeared as though the company was on the right track for the first time in years . both revenue and profits had started to climb slowly , indicating corel ' s strategy was paying off .\ncorel kicked off the coreldraw\u00ae international design contest . until june 30 , 2013 , users from around the world can submit work they created using coreldraw\u00ae and corel\u00ae photo - paint\u2122 x6 . with six categories and over $ 100 , 000 us in prizes available , this year ' s design contest aims to celebrate the creativity and versatility of the coreldraw community .\nenjoy the totally redesigned fill and transparency pickers that will help increase your productivity and deliver improved performance when working with and managing fills and transparencies in coreldraw and corel photo - paint .\nyou can now take full advantage of the pressure and tilt of your rts - compatible pen , tablet or device to control your brushstrokes in coreldraw\u00ae and corel \u00ae photo - paint\u00ae .\nthe new prep and stretch docker in corel photo - paint lets you prepare your photos and images for canvas printing in three easy steps achieve the perfect composition for your wall art .\nkainz , alana , ' corel decides to spread its software bets around ; company moves aggressively into new markets , ' ottawa citizen , october 8 , 1994 , p . e1 .\n- - - - - - , ' corel ' s no . 2 executive abruptly quits on high note , ' ottawa citizen , december 21 , 1993 , p . c8 .\nkainz , alana ,\ncorel decides to spread its software bets around ; company moves aggressively into new markets ,\nottawa citizen , october 8 , 1994 , p . e1 .\n- - - - - - ,\ncorel ' s no . 2 executive abruptly quits on high note ,\nottawa citizen , december 21 , 1993 , p . c8 .\nfirst place prize package ( approximate retail value of five thousand ( $ 5 , 000 ) dollars ) , includes : one ( 1 ) coreldraw\u00ae graphics suite x7 with up to 10 years of premium membership ; one ( 1 ) electronic download license of corelcad product ; one ( 1 ) electronic download license of coreldraw\u00ae technical suite product ; one ( 1 ) electronic download license of corel videostudio ultimate product ; one ( 1 ) electronic download license of corel paintshop pro ultimate product ; one ( 1 ) electronic download license of corel painter product ; one ( 1 ) electronic download license of corel wordperfect office professional product ; one ( 1 ) electronic download license of corel pdf fusion product ; one ( 1 ) coreldraw x7 official guide book ; one ( 1 ) bring it home with coreldraw book ; one ( 1 ) eurosystems cocut 2015 professional product ; and one ( 1 ) monotype 1 year unlimited membership .\nfirst place prize package ( approximate retail value of eight thousand seven hundred ( $ 8 , 700 ) dollars ) , includes : one ( 1 ) coreldraw\u00ae graphics suite x7 with up to 10 years of premium membership ; one ( 1 ) electronic download license of corelcad product ; one ( 1 ) electronic download license of coreldraw\u00ae technical suite product ; one ( 1 ) electronic download license of corel videostudio ultimate product ; one ( 1 ) electronic download license of corel paintshop pro ultimate product ; one ( 1 ) electronic download license of corel painter product ; one ( 1 ) electronic download license of corel wordperfect office professional product ; one ( 1 ) electronic download license of corel pdf fusion product ; one ( 1 ) coreldraw x7 official guide book ; one ( 1 ) bring it home with coreldraw book ; one ( 1 ) eurosystems cocut 2015 professional product ; and one ( 1 ) wilcom embroiderystudio design e3 .\nunder new ownership , the company streamlined its product offerings an d focused on its three major products : coreldraw , wordperfect , and co rel painter . in 2004 , the company purchased jasc software to bolster its graphics software line , which included coreldraw and corel painte r . by honing in on the home and small office consumer segment , corel hoped to bolster sales .\nfirst place prize package ( approximate retail value of four thousand nine hundred ( $ 4 , 900 ) dollars ) , includes : one ( 1 ) coreldraw\u00ae graphics suite x7 with up to 10 years of premium membership ; one ( 1 ) electronic download license of corelcad product ; one ( 1 ) electronic download license of coreldraw\u00ae technical suite product ; one ( 1 ) electronic download license of corel videostudio ultimate product ; one ( 1 ) electronic download license of corel paintshop pro ultimate product ; one ( 1 ) electronic download license of corel painter product ; one ( 1 ) electronic download license of corel wordperfect office professional product ; one ( 1 ) electronic download license of corel pdf fusion product ; one ( 1 ) coreldraw x7 official guide book ; one ( 1 ) bring it home with coreldraw book ; one ( 1 ) eurosystems cocut 2015 professional product ; and one ( 1 ) monotype 6 months unlimited membership .\ncorel ' s success in 1993 and 1994 blasted critics , who claimed that cowpland ' s downfall was imminent . based on what they believed was a saturated market as well as cowpland ' s history at mitel , a number of investors began shortselling ( betting against ) corel stock in 1992 in anticipation of an earnings slide . instead , the company ' s earnings climbed rapidly in the wake of new product introductions and an improved balance sheet . impressively , cowpland had managed to grow corel without taking on any debt . by 1994 , in fact , corel had virtually no long term debt . furthermore , cowpland still owned an equity stake in the company of about 20 percent by 1995 , giving him an estimated net worth of $ 200 million .\nfirst place prize package ( approximate retail value of five thousand three hundred ( $ 5 , 300 ) dollars ) , includes : one ( 1 ) coreldraw\u00ae graphics suite x7 with up to 10 years of premium membership ; one ( 1 ) electronic download license of corelcad\u2122 product ; one ( 1 ) electronic download license of coreldraw\u00ae technical suite product ; one ( 1 ) electronic download license of corel\u00ae videostudio\u00ae ultimate product ; one ( 1 ) electronic download license of corel\u00ae paintshop\u00ae pro ultimate product ; one ( 1 ) electronic download license of corel\u00ae painter\u00ae product ; one ( 1 ) electronic download license of corel\u00ae wordperfect\u00ae office professional product ; one ( 1 ) electronic download license of corel\u00ae pdf fusion\u2122 product ; one ( 1 ) coreldraw\u00ae x7 official guide book ; one ( 1 ) bring it home with coreldraw\u00ae book ; one ( 1 ) eurosystems cocut 2015 professional product ; and one ( 1 ) stocklayouts 1 - year template library subscription .\ni\u2019m excited about joining corel on a permanent basis and by the opportunity to drive the future of the company with a longer - term outlook ,\nsaid hagerman .\nin my time at corel , i\u2019ve been impressed by the quality and commitment of the team , and i\u2019m excited about what corel can accomplish in the years ahead as we look to leverage the many strengths of the company , including its vast customer base , the depth and breadth of its product portfolio , its reputation for innovation , quality , and value , and its global distribution channels .\n- - - - - - , ' corel marketing machine goes formal ; software star offers big reward for top artist , ' ottawa citizen , august 10 , 1995 , p . c6 .\nfor beginner editors to advanced users , get the most out of videostudio with new learning content from both corel , and our friends at studiobacklot . tv . includes new content for videostudio 2018 .\nsince the second take private in 2010 , the company has increased focus on e - commerce , direct downloads and subscription channels , streamlined its business and targeted acquisitions that leverage the corel platform .\naftershot pro wants you ! corel has built aftershot pro to give you , the photographer , control , letting you make you own plugins , lens corrections and presets . now a new feedback loop makes it easier for you to send your ideas and requests to the corel photo team - - better helping us to meet your needs . simply click ' feedback ' and send us your comments .\nsave precious time while converting bitmap images into vectors . the built - in corel\u00ae powertrace\u2122 engine provides the best tracing results yet and turns the most demanding bitmap images into high - quality vector objects .\ncorel ' s success in 1993 and 1994 blasted critics , who claimed that co wpland ' s downfall was imminent . based on what they believed was a sat urated market as well as cowpland ' s history at mitel , a number of inv estors began shortselling ( betting against ) corel stock in 1992 in an ticipation of an earnings slide . instead , the company ' s earnings clim bed rapidly in the wake of new product introductions and an improved balance sheet . impressively , cowpland had managed to grow corel witho ut taking on any debt . by 1994 , in fact , corel had virtually no long - term debt . furthermore , cowpland still owned an equity stake in the c ompany of about 20 percent by 1995 , giving him an estimated net worth of $ 200 million .\n- - - - - - ,\ncorel marketing machine goes formal ; software star offer s big reward for top artist ,\nottawa citizen , august 10 , 1995 , p . c6 .\n\u201cbest video editing software for the money . corel videostudio has allowed me to edit my video footage , add effects , and share it with friends and family without hours of reading or stress . \u201d\ninterface corel home office opens with an attractive launcher almost identical to the application installer . you ' ll click either write , calculate , or show from this dashboard to open one of the office applications .\nthankfully , the pdf creation feature to save and e - mail documents as pdfs remains in all three applications . we had no trouble creating pdfs from native documents born from corel home office , but we encountered errors when creating pdfs from write and calculate documents that had been previously converted from microsoft word and excel . the trip - ups ceased after copying and pasting the contents into a new corel document .\nthe true measure of cowpland ' s success remained to be determined in the inaugural decade of the 21st century . corel made a positive start to its determinative decade by completing an important merger . in february 2000 , the company announced that it had signed a definitive merger agreement with inprise / borland corporation , a transaction valued at $ 2 . 44 billion . the union of inprise / borland , a leading provider of internet access infrastructure and application development tools and services , and corel represented a pivotal step toward reaching cowpland ' s goal . in a february 7 , 2000 corel press release , cowpland stressed the importance of the merger ' s effect on corel ' s advances with the linux operating system , which was capable of running on a wide range of hardware . ' with inprise / borland ' s leadership in the software development community and corel ' s linux desktop operating system and productivity applications , ' cowpland said , ' we have an extraordinary opportunity to reach all facets of the exploding linux market . '\ncorel corporation press contact : catherine hughes , 613 - 728 - 0826 x1659 catherine . hughes @ urltoken or investor relations contact : doug mccollam , 613 - 728 - 0826 x 1953 doug . mccollam @ urltoken\n- - - - - - , ' corel up , up and away ; firm to unseat cognos as no . 1 in software , ' ottawa citizen , december 24 , 1994 , p . h12 .\n- - - - - - ,\ncorel up , up and away ; firm to unseat cognos as no . 1 in software ,\nottawa citizen , december 24 , 1994 , p . h12 .\nottawa , ontario - - ( marketwire - july 2 , 2012 ) - corel today announced that it has acquired avid ' s consumer video editing product lines , including pinnacle studio\u2122 hd and avid\u00ae studio . these industry - leading titles join corel ' s award - winning digital media product portfolio , securing the company ' s position as the leader in consumer video editing software . financial details of the agreement were not disclosed .\nthe refined corel\u00ae connect\u2122 provides access to all included content , while also helping you acquire additional content from online vendors . work with several trays concurrently , which gives you increased flexibility for organizing assets for multiple projects .\nthe true measure of cowpland ' s success remained to be determined in t he inaugural decade of the 21st century . corel made a positive start to its determinative decade by announcing an important merger . in feb ruary 2000 , the company made public that it had signed a definitive m erger agreement with inprise / borland corporation , a transaction value d at $ 2 . 44 billion . the union of inprise / borland , a leading provi der of internet access infrastructure and application development too ls and services , and corel represented a pivotal step toward reaching cowpland ' s goal . in a february 7 , 2000 corel press release , cowpland stressed the importance of the merger ' s effect on corel ' s advances w ith the linux operating system , which was capable of running on a wid e range of hardware .\nwith inprise / borland ' s leadership in the softwa re development community and corel ' s linux desktop operating system a nd productivity applications ,\ncowpland said ,\nwe have an extraordina ry opportunity to reach all facets of the exploding linux market .\nthe company also announced today that doug mccollam , cfo , will be leaving corel to take a career sabbatical . mccollam will remain with the company until a permanent replacement is identified and to assist through the transition period .\ncorel corporation is one of the world ' s largest developers of business productivity , graphics , and operating systems solutions . corel ' s signature product is coreldraw , a graphics software package with sales that reached ten million copies in 1999 . aside from its graphics software , the company also develops and markets wordperfect business productivity software , having purchased the wordperfect division from novell inc . in 1996 , as well as internet applications for home and business customers . corel markets its products in more than 15 different languages in approximately 70 countries . the company is led by its founder , dr . michael c . j . cowpland , and is seven percent owned by novell .\nwhile the compatibility across documents has its low points at times , being able to save and send as microsoft office 2007 and microsoft office 2003 documents in addition to corel ' s file type is an indispensable work flow feature .\nmany home users may not ordinarily use the reviews tab , but students and entrepreneurs using corel home office for their netbooks will miss being able to view edits a friend made to their work , or track document changes themselves .\nreposition and edit complex vector shapes without taxing your system\u2019s resources . using the graphics processing unit ( gpu ) may accelerate the display , editing , and manipulation of graphics in coreldraw and corel photo - paint on some machines .\ncoreldraw graphics suite 2018 offers native microsoft surface dial support on windows 10 . use the coreldraw and corel photo - paint applications in the suite , to experience one of the most unique ways to create and interact with technology .\nreposition and edit complex vector shapes without taxing your system ' s resources . choosing to use the gpu may deliver faster rendering of tool previews , curves and other effects in coreldraw and corel photo - paint on some machines .\nthe coreldraw 2018 user guide and corel photo - paint 2018 user guide are available as ebooks . published to the epub and mobi file formats , the ebooks bring the most comprehensive information about product features to your ebook reader .\nrecord multi - camera videos with multicam capture\u2122 or import multi - layer graphics from paintshop pro\u00ae . give your old videos new life with roxio\u00ae easy vhs to dvd . there\u2019s no limit to what you can create with corel !\nhotel \u00abcorel\u00bb a welcoming hotel in the center of scheveningen . our hotel \u2013 it\u2019s part of the history of the maritime town of scheveningen , one of the oldest operating hotels royal city of the hague . the hotel building was \u2026\nin the wake of the signal wordperfect acquisition , corel braced itself for the intense media scrutiny fueled by cowpland ' s bid to break microsoft ' s hegemony . the company continued its practice of relaunching coreldraw approximately every 13 months , recording consistent market success with its tried and true graphics product . in 1999 , when coreldraw 9 was released , sales of corel ' s mainstay product line reached ten million copies , a milestone achieved during the tenth anniversary of the product ' s release that testified to the one enduring strength supporting corel . the company ' s success in posing as a legitimate threat to microsoft ' s formidable position in business productivity software , however , was considerably less certain .\nall over the world , the corel name stands as the leading branded alte rnative in the software market . available in 17 languages , our softwa re is known to be full - featured , easy to use , and affordable .\nto purchase this product , you must own a previous licensed version of corel\u00ae videostudio ( pro or ultimate ) . please note that upgrade eligibility excludes academic , home and student , oem and not for resale ( nfr ) versions .\njudging will take place throughout july 2013 and corel will announce winners at the end of august . three winners , including one grand - prize winner , will be chosen for each category , resulting in a total of 18 winners .\nthe grand prize winner will receive a roland versastudio bn - 20 desktop printer / cutter , free wilcom embroidery studio designing and $ 10 , 000 in cash . other prizes include products from wilcom , skyfonts , wacom and corel .\nadapt and customize your design space to match your workflow needs . seamlessly import coreldraw and corel photo - paint workspaces that were created in previous versions of coreldraw , or use predefined workspaces to keep industry - specific tools organized and accessible .\nhaving control of your organization ' s software licensing is a key part of running a successful business . corel provides significant licensing flexibility for larger organizations in the commercial , government and academic spaces , offering real solutions for your unique needs .\ntamburri , rosanna , ' corel feels bold with wordperfect deal ; ceo has glass house , but he throws the first stone at microsoft , ' wall street journal , february 11 , 1996 , sec . 2 , p . 2 .\nwrite though leaner than its professional corel counterpart , the feature set in the write word processor is far from thin , and is a breeze for microsoft word 2007 users to pick up . ( some menu options and icons differ slightly , so expect needing a few moments to get acquainted with the finer points . ) corel write features five tool menus : home , insert , page layout , and view . it lacks the references , mailing , and review tabs of microsoft office 2007 and corel ' s wordperfect office x4 suite , but it does roll some reference tools into the insert menu and bundles basic mailing tools into the tools tab . there ' s also a mail merge shortcut in the insert tab .\nas mitel had , corel reflected the insatiable drive of its founder . cowpland had established his name in the canadian business scene with mitel , but his remarkable success with corel revived his fame in his home town , where he ' replaced pierre trudeau as ottawa ' s most - watched celebrity , ' according to canadian business magazine . in ottawa , cowpland was known as much for his persona as his business success . he raced around the city in flashy sports cars and generally made no apologies for his wealth . he and his wife built a massive new home that included a ten - car underground garage and two squash courts and was designed to mimic the look of corel ' s gold - colored headquarters .\nin order to create the best character , you need the best software . this is where industry leading art apps corel painter 2017 and clip studio paint pro come in . use one or both applications to create your artwork \u2013 corel painter 2017 and clip studio paint pro are fully equipped with all the tools you need to develop the most amazing character designs . combine the two and you are armed with a streamlined character creation workflow that can produce truly mind - blowing results .\nin the wake of the signal wordperfect acquisition , corel braced itsel f for the intense media scrutiny fueled by cowpland ' s bid to break mi crosoft ' s hegemony . the company continued its practice of relaunching coreldraw approximately every 13 months , recording consistent market success with its tried and true graphics product . in 1999 , when core ldraw 9 was released , sales of corel ' s mainstay product line reached ten million copies , a milestone achieved during the tenth anniversary of the product ' s release that testified to the one enduring strength supporting corel . the company ' s success in posing as a legitimate th reat to microsoft ' s formidable position in business productivity soft ware , however , was considerably less certain .\nwith both coreldraw and corel photo - paint , the fill picker makes browsing , searching , previewing , and selecting fills quick and easy . the fill picker also provides access to both locally stored fills and those available in the content exchange .\ntamburri , rosanna ,\ncorel feels bold with wordperfect deal ; ceo h as glass house , but he throws the first stone at microsoft ,\nwall street journal , february 11 , 1996 , sec . 2 , p . 2 .\nthanks to an interface design that mirrors microsoft office 2007 , corel home office is familiar , attractive , and easy to navigate . a few color customizations let you personalize the software , but the accessible , responsive , and intuitive features and tools are what will satisfy users more . lighter in features and modest in size , corel ' s brand - new corel home office productivity suite was designed with netbooks in mind . of course , the $ 70 suite will work on laptops and desktops , too , but the three office applications - - write , calculate , and show - - handle word processing , spreadsheets , and presentations with basic and intermediate tools sufficient for most netbook users ' office needs , but certainly not all .\nsecond place prize package ( approximate retail value of three thousand eight hundred ( $ 3 , 800 ) dollars ) , includes : one ( 1 ) coreldraw\u00ae graphics suite x7 with up to 7 years of premium membership ; one ( 1 ) electronic download license of corelcad product ; one ( 1 ) electronic download license of coreldraw\u00ae technical suite product ; one ( 1 ) electronic download license of corel painter product ; one ( 1 ) electronic download license of corel wordperfect office standard product ; one ( 1 ) electronic download license of corel pdf fusion product ; one ( 1 ) coreldraw x7 official guide book ; one ( 1 ) bring it home with coreldraw book ; and one ( 1 ) eurosystems cocut 2015 standard product .\nfind content quickly using corel connect , a built - in search tool that lets you locate , organize and group content by type or project . sync your trays with microsoft onedrive to maintain access to the latest versions of projects from other computers .\nas mitel had , corel reflected the insatiable drive of its founder . co wpland had established his name in the canadian business scene with m itel , but his remarkable success with corel revived his fame in his h ome town , where he\nreplaced pierre trudeau as ottawa ' s most - watched celebrity ,\naccording to canadian business magazine . in ottawa , cowpland was known as much for his persona as his business success . he raced around the city in flashy sports cars and generally made no apologies for his wealth . he and his wife built a massive new home t hat included a ten - car underground garage and two squash courts and w as designed to mimic the look of corel ' s gold - colored headquarters .\nit would be an understatement to say that canadian software house corel is opportunistic : the list of once - important software makers and products acquired by corel is extensive : past highlights include micrografx , maker of windows draw ; jasc , which brought paintshop pro ; wordperfect and quattro pro ; ulead with its videostudio pro , borland ' s paradox , winzip , and most recently before today ' s news , bibble , which provided the basis for the company ' s new aftershot pro photo workflow app .\ncorel corp earlier this week justified the offer to take the company private , saying that complete ownership is necessary to inject capital quickly and avert a default on its loans . the company , once a fierce rival to microsoft on the productivity software playing field , had been on the ropes for quite some time now . corel was required to keep its total debt level below 2 . 75 times its trailing 12 - month ebitda , but on monday indicated that it expected to fail that test this month .\ndespite some compatibility setbacks , corel home office suite is useful for creating documents . its conscientious size , small - screen optimizations , and attractive price make it a good buy for a netbook office suite , or for saving space by shedding advanced features .\nto install the software , you ' ll need to locate and enter the serial number . usb installers will find the serial number printed in the quick start guide shipped in the box . corel will e - mail the serial number to electronic buyers .\nuse powerful tools to correct , edit and improve photos in a variety of ways . try the new healing clone tool to remove imperfections by blending them with surrounding colors and textures . explore the photo - editing tools within corel photo - paint 2018 .\ncorel ' s java - compatible version of wordperfect was tailored for compatibility with a variety of platforms , including windows 95 and 98 , windows nt , windows 3 . 1x , macintosh , unix , and linux . in 1998 the company released wordperfect suite 8 with dragon naturallyspeaking , giving users speech - enabled word processing . a year later , corel released wordperfect office 2000 , but neither version catapulted the company to the rarefied heights for which it clamored . corel lost $ 30 million in 1998 on $ 246 million in revenues and posted a $ 16 million profit on declining revenues of $ 243 million in 1999 . to be fair , the company was pursuing an ambitious goal , one that could not be realistically achieved by the decade ' s end .\norders placed before 3 : 00 pm est will ship next business day pending payment approval . orders placed on saturday / sunday will be shipped the next business day pending payment approval . if you have any questions , please contact corel customer service at urltoken ."]}
{"id": 56234, "summary": [{"text": "prophecy productions is a german record label located in zeltingen-rachtig , founded by martin koller in 1996 .", "topic": 37}, {"text": "it proclaims being a \" label for eerie emotional music \" , which roughly comprises artists with a dark metal , black metal , or neofolk background , but a unique and unconventional approach to music . ", "topic": 37}], "title": "prophecy productions", "paragraphs": ["just three weeks from now until prophecy . . . - prophecy productions | facebook\nsub - label of prophecy productions specializing in non - conventional and innovative extreme metal .\nwow - this is a great poster for . . . - prophecy productions | facebook\nxasthur signs with prophecy productions - it ' s with great joy that prophecy productions announces its partnership with american black metal legend xasthur . from the very beginning , xasthur has left a\nalcest ' s debut album\nsouvenirs d ' un . . . - prophecy productions | facebook\nbuy at urltoken urltoken . . . urltoken . . . the official prophecy productions youtube channel . watch all prophecy video clips here and listen to prophecy ' s entire music catalogue ( more than 1 , 800 songs ) ! show less\nlimerick\u2019s eclectic instrumental post - rock outfit iron mountain who have signed to prophecy productions , the german record label has announced .\nstream the violin / bass / drum trio ' s electrifying new album , ' ancestors , ' out june 2 via prophecy productions .\n- the name had no deeper meaning except for covering the vision of aesthetics and culture i want to focus on in prophecy productions .\nthe ajna offensive act of sin records agonia records amor fati productions arachnophobia records atmf avantgarde music bestial raids blood harvest blooddawn productions bloody productions carnal records daemon worship productions dark descent records darker than black drakkar productions dybbuk records eisenwald fallen empire fallen temple floga records folter records funeral industries hammerheart records hells headbangers records helter skelter productions hexencave productions inferna profundus records infinite wisdom productions inter arma productions invictus productions iron bonehead jihosound records lamech listenable records lvcifyre malignant voices me saco un ojo records necroshrine records new era productions no solace nocturnal silence nordvis norma evangelium diaboli northern heritage nuclear war now ! of crawling shadows records old temple osmose productions pagan records pulverised records regain records relapse rotten relics records saturnal records season of mist selfmadegod sepulchral voice records shadow records shadowface records signal rex soulseller records svart records terratur possessions the crypt / dark symphonies third eye temple thrashing madness productions triangulum ignis under the sign of garazel van records vault of dried bones w . t . c . / blut & eisen werewolf promotion witching hour productions woodcut\nthe toronto trio ' s prophecy productions debut is a winsome blend of pastoral folk , gentle prog , atmospheric doom , and old world magic .\nsince 1993 , martin koller used the moniker prophecy for his small , self - operated mail - order business . according to him , the actual birth of prophecy productions as a label was the release of the album\ncan you describe me ( in a few words ) personalities behind prophecy productions ? who are these people , what are their interests . . . ?\napril 11 , 2011 categories : interviews . tags : interviews : dornenreich , label : prophecy productions . author : k . ann sulaiman . comments : 1 comment\nfebruary 4 , 2011 categories : reviews . tags : label : prophecy productions , review : album . author : k . ann sulaiman . comments : 2 comments\njune 3 , 2011 categories : interviews . tags : interview : neige , label : prophecy productions . author : k . ann sulaiman . comments : leave a comment\nfebruary 9 , 2011 categories : reviews . tags : label : prophecy productions , review : album . author : k . ann sulaiman . comments : leave a comment\nwill be released by lupus lounge ( a division of prophecy productions ) on march 3rd , 2015 in north america and the 27th of february 2015 in the rest of the world .\nthe kingdom field ( prophecy productions ) , the 2014 ep from west yorkshire project darkher , was at once a thing of beauty and a powerful thrum evoking the bleak moors surrounding the culturally fertile english county . those fortunate enough to have sampled that release have hankered for an album ever since and thankfully , with realms ( prophecy productions ) , that day has come .\njanuary 13 , 2012 categories : interviews . tags : interview : tenhi , label : prophecy productions , non - metal . author : k . ann sulaiman . comments : leave a comment\njuly 15 , 2011 categories : reviews . tags : label : prophecy productions , non - metal , review : album . author : k . ann sulaiman . comments : leave a comment\noctober 22 , 2010 categories : reviews . tags : label : prophecy productions , non - metal , review : compilation . author : k . ann sulaiman . comments : leave a comment\n( prophecy productions ) , and while they may not be a super - group per se , this group definitely comprises a bunch of experienced musicians . with the rhythm section formed by drummer\nproductions bands . . . . . . 5 . 3 current auerbach tontr\u00e4ger bands 5 . 4 past\nnew album\nbeware the sword you cannot see\nis set for north american release on march 3rd via lupus lounge ( a division of prophecy productions ) . the track listing is as follows :\nand a long - term cooperation was decided on with markus stock and his recording studio klangschmiede studio e to ensure a continuous high standard for prophecy ' s music productions . the year 2002 saw prophecy emerge as a book publisher as well , the first release being the german translation of the book\nglerakur surprised us and blew us away with their performance at prophecy fest 2016 . it was an easy decision for us to invite them again . s\u00f3lstafir will illuminate the cave of balve ! no\u00eata will play their first concert outside scandinavia at this year\u2019s prophecy fest ! spiritual front will play a special \u201carmageddon gigolo\u201d set for prophecy fest 2017 ! nhor world premiere performance at this year\u2019s prophecy fest !\nhere you find all recordings available from our artists ( cds , vinyl , deluxe and collectors ' edition ) as well as fan merchandise and information on the prophecy club , prophecy fest and much more .\nprophecy will release future nachtmystium material and will also be reissuing a good chunk the band\u2019s past work .\ncommented moss :\ni ' m energized to be working again with the label who guided antimatter through its first decade of existence . if any label deserves these next antimatter albums , it is prophecy productions .\nurltoken prophecy productions is a german record label located in zeltingen - rachtig , founded by . . . 5 . 1 currentprophecy productions bands ; 5 . 2 current lupus lounge bands ; 5 . 3 current auerbach tontr\u00e4gerbands ; 5 . 4 past prophecy productions click here to find out more details \u200b\ngreat t - shirts !\nan incredible collection of t - shirts - rock , art , sports , pop culture ! ( urltoken )\naffordable concierge doctor\nunlimited visits , $ 25 each . only $ 49 per month ! ( urltoken )\nprophecy : music and identity since 1996 . from 1996 on when we put out our first release , prophecy has represented identity - establishing music and high - quality product design . prophecy is part of spkr . multifaceted , independent media group specializing in the discovery , manufacturing , distribution and presentation of high quality music and art .\ndrawing down the rain\ncomes from the band ' s forthcoming fourth opus ,\nbeware the sword you cannot see ,\nset for north american release on march 3rd via lupus lounge ( a division of prophecy productions ) .\nis extremely honored to be working with prophecy productions ,\ncomments guitarist / vocalist blake judd .\nit is a true pleasure for me to have been able to develop a personal relationship with the prophecy label staff in southern california . we are able to meet face - to - face regularly and work together at creating the best possible environment for\nprophecy stands for exceptional music , captivating content and products , valuing and ideally even enhancing our artists ' work .\nu . k . psychedelic black metal act a forest of stars posted a preview clip from the band ' s forthcoming third lp\na shadowplay for yesterdays .\nthe album will be released on july 20 , 2012 through prophecy productions .\ntoronto - based experimental doom trio v\u00f6lur will release its sophomore album , ancestors , on june 2 via prophecy productions . produced by the band and mixed by charles spearin ( broken social scene ) , ancestors is the follow - up to v\u00f6lur\u2019s celebrated debut , disir .\non their admission , it is prophecy ' s underlying idea to release\nhigh - quality , ' eerie emotional ' music .\nenigmatic , but genius band nachtmystium , led by blake judd , who helped usher in the current generation of atmospheric black metal in the us has returned . the band have signed with respected prophecy productions and will release a new ep , dubbed resilient in early 2018 . details below :\ndirected by ingram blakelock , the track hails from the band ' s forthcoming fourth opus ,\nbeware the sword you cannot see ,\nset for north american release on march 3rd via lupus lounge ( a division of prophecy productions ) . the full track listing is as follows :\nproduced by mystic prophecy vocalist r . d . liapakis ( jack starr , suicidal angels , steel prophet , crystal tears , etc\u2026 ) .\ninfluential american metal band nachtmystium has signed with prophecy productions ( alcest , arcturus ) . the group has completed work on a new ep titled resilient , which was recorded at belle city sound in racine , wisconsin with engineer chris djuric . additional recording sessions also occurred in norway , germany and the band\u2019s home base of california before tracking from all contributing members was complete . resilient is slated for an early 2018 release date via prophecy .\nnow sober , judd continues to rebuild his life , both personally and professionally . as part of nachtmystium joining the prophecy productions family of artists , the band will release future recordings through the label , who will also reissue much of the group ' s extensive back catalog , including the critically acclaimed releases\nprophecy festival 2016 brought together germ , alcest , vemod , sol invictus , and many more to play inside an exquisitely lit stone age cavern .\nreleased in 2007 , alcest\u2019s debut album , souvenirs d\u2019un autre monde , marks the starting point of the french band\u2019s extraordinary career . in celebration of the 10th anniversary of this groundbreaking record , prophecy productions has unveiled plans to reissue souvenirs d\u2019un autre monde in two very special limited edition formats on september 22 .\nbearing in mind the roots of multi - instrumentalist neige ' s one - man project , this concept and it ' s musical expression are nothing less than revolutionary , and hence prophecy productions and alcest are equally proud of having laid the foundation for a long - lasting cooperation with a contract over five records .\nit is the year 1895 . the mysterious gentlemen ' s club of a forest of stars publicizes its fourth opus in the current format of a phonograph cylinder :\nbeware the sword you cannot see ,\nset for north american release on march 3rd via lupus lounge ( a division of prophecy productions ) .\n. while this record was intended to be the sole release under the name of prophecy , the success of it encouraged koller to continue the label .\nu . k . psychedelic black metal act a forest of stars posted a preview clip for the new track\nthe blight of god ' s acre .\nthe song appears on the band ' s new lp\na shadowplay for yesterdays .\nthe album is scheduled to drop on july 20 , 2012 through prophecy productions .\nnot sure if people will ever trust blake again . however , prophecy is a respected label . so , they must know what they are doing , right ?\nearly digital samplers such as the fairlight cmi and the synclavier ( both appeared in 1979 ) were incredibly expensive and therefore applied mostly to high - end studios and pricey productions .\nlet\u2019s clear one thing up straight away , shall we ? momenta quintae essentiae ( prophecy productions ) , the fourth album from herefordshire one - man outfit nhor , is in no way a metal album . there\u2019s nothing in the way of rock either . this is \u2018funeral classical\u2019 delivered by an occasional blackened doom dabbler , and is utterly stunning .\nin a move which seeks to showcase their musical specialties , record labels such as prophecy productions will occasionally sell themselves to likely consumers by putting out a carefully selected compilation cd with the best of their bands\u2019 repertoire . however , it\u2019s rarely seen that these bands will be linked together by something other than genre or even icon tributes ; which is where \u2018\nwe don\u2019t usually cover record label signings here at metalsucks \u2014 there are just too many to keep up with , and we\u2019ve found that our readers care more about the music itself than who\u2019s releasing it \u2014 but given all that\u2019s gone on with nachtmystium over the past few years we think it\u2019s important to publish this one : nachtmytsium have signed with prophecy productions .\ntwo years ago , prophecy embarked on an exciting journey with v\u00f6lur by releasing their ep\ndisir\n. since then , the canadian trio has graced us with an earth - shattering performance at prophecy fest and the album\nancestors\n, a hallmark of heaviness . what ' s more appropriate to mark a lazy sunday than heathenish doom ?\nfrom a fan perspective , prophecy fest is up there with small - scale , passion - driven fests like iceland\u2019s eistnaflug and the most hallowed of them all , roadburn .\nprophecy productions announces its partnership with american black metal legends xasthur , one of the genre\u2019s most notorious and mysterious acts . since 1995 , creator scott conner , formerly known as malefic and now one of three members , has stretched scene boundaries and finally arrived at what he calls\ndoomgrass\n- darkly atmospheric music with clean vocals , disharmonic touches and folkloristic leanings .\nproductions as a label was the . . . . . . e album a wintersunset . . . by empyrium . while this record was intended to be the sole release under the name of\ntoronto - based rune - doomers v\u00f6lur are gearing up to release their second album , ancestors , june 2 on prophecy productions . to herald its coming , the band has unveiled the 10 - minute second track \u201cbreaker of skulls , \u201d which as you can see below is one of the four included cuts , all of which features a \u201cbreaker\u201d of some kind or other .\nu . k . psychedelic black metal act a forest of stars posted a new music video for the song\ngatherer of the pure .\nthe song appears on the band ' s new lp\na shadowplay for yesterdays .\nthe album is scheduled to drop on july 20 , 2012 through prophecy productions . a preview clip for the album can be viewed at this location .\nsun of the sleepless , the black metal / experimental side project of schwadorf ( empyrium , the vision bleak ) , will play its second show ever at prophecy fest 2017 ! as a side note , the first concert was at the first small prophecy label festival in 1999 . dornenreich will grace us with a special history acoustic concert at prophecy fest 2017 ! the set list will contain songs from all their albums as well as the \u201cmein fl\u00fcgelschlag\u201d demo tape . the vision bleak will perform with the shadow philharmonics for the first time since 2006 again .\nas a brand . formed in 1996 , with the singular intent to release and promote exceptional and captivating left - of - center music , prophecy is an artist - friendly record label .\n- it was commercially successful , so that we had the money to release other albums . i guess if empyrium\u2019s debut album had been a flop , there would be no prophecy today .\ngerman black metallers secrets of the moon is streaming a lyric video for \u201chole\u201d off of their new studio album sun , out december 4 , 2015 via prophecy productions , below . the album was recorded at the source studios in munich and soundcave studios in hamburg , the recording is the sixth full length recording of the band\u2019s career and the follow - up to its 2012 release , seven bells .\nhaven\u2019t you ever wanted to go to a festival in a german cave ? fucking of course you have . don\u2019t even pretend otherwise . and somehow , given the vast sonic swath it covers , from the post - everything metal of arcturus to the eastern european folk of the moon and the nightspirit to the goth - infused heavy rock of dool \u2014 all of which operates under the banner of prophecy productions , it has to be noted \u2014 the lineup for prophecy fest 2017 couldn\u2019t be more appropriate . the fest is set for july 28 and 29 at balver h\u00f6hle in balve , germany .\nwe are proud to have schwadorf and konstanz back at prophecy fest 2017 for a special performance with a classical ensemble of strings , percussion and vocals ! we are proud to add dool , one of our most exciting signings in recent years , to the billing of prophecy fest 2017 . ryanne van dorst and her pack will prepare a special set with five additional musicians and singers exclusively for this event ! the moon and the nightspirit will play a one - time show at prophecy fest ! their line - up will be extended by a pianist / harpist and a flutist and their set will include songs never played before .\ngreetings ! first of all , our first two albums are now available to purchase from prophecy productions , ( as well as lots of other places more local to you ) . to celebrate this , we also have a new t - shirt & hooded top as well , in the theme of opportunistic thieves , with a back print that reads ' may all your bloodlines clot ! ' if you ' re into wearing such casual garments , you need to go to the prophecy store and no doubt they will take very good care of you . all prices include worldwide shipping , which is nice of them . see what i mean ?\nwere responsible for all of the releases of chicago house music between 1985 and 1989 . the productions , from tape copies to vinyl , were very simple and involved minimal financial risk ; distribution took place primarily through special local stores .\nlast album was watered - down bullshit , but if the folks at prophecy can put a leash on judd ' s glue sniffing , he ' s got what it takes to give us some top notch bm .\nkatla is an icelandic band featuring ex - s\u00f3lstafir drummer and visual artist gu\u00f0mundur \u00f3li p\u00e1lmason and singer / multi - instrumentalist einar thorberg gu\u00f0mundsson ( fort\u00ed\u00f0 , potentiam ) . named in tribute to one of iceland\u2019s greatest active volcanos , katla creates powerful , panoramic music where shimmering guitars , crushing melodies and atmospheric density meet dark , entrancing power . katla\u2019s debut album , m\u00f3\u00f0ur\u00e1stin , will be released on october 27 via prophecy productions ( alcest , dool ) .\nwere founded , mainly out of practical considerations : the different labels were meant as a sort of guidance for the audience , and they were considered helpful to press and distribution partners in classifying prophecy ' s diversified output .\nan essential element here was the hi - hat patterns and the distinct hi - hat sound clearly elevated in the mixing process . in addition , string and brass ensembles and overdubbed vocals in the philly productions contributed to define the lush sound of disco .\nmaniilaq the eskimo prophet , by llt productions ( dvd ) far to the north in alaska , a man heard a voice and learned many things . maniilaq learned about seventh day resting . he saw his people being freed from the power of the shamans .\nthe first two albums by a forest of stars ,\nthe corpse of rebirth\nand\nopportunistic thieves of spring ,\nhave up to now only been available via a few specialized mail - orders . on april 11th ( april 8th in germany and austria ) , they are going to see a re - release via lupus lounge / prophecy productions . both albums will come in elaborate digibooks with bonus material . further information on these releases and on ways of pre - ordering soon .\nfirst of all , we are proud to announce our signing with prophecy productions , home of many , many great artists we admire . we only hope not to lower the tone of such an outstanding and respected label too far . at the moment , there is not much more to be said on this front , however , we have made it our aim to start using the club ' s recording facilities by october / november , and are already hard at work writing our new album .\nsome labels have their own \u201cfavorites\u201d amongst others signed to them ( holy records and nightfall is the perfect example ) ; is it the same with you ? i mean , could we name f . ex . empyrium as prophecy\u2019s leading band ?\nyes . it\u2019s really a cave . yes , you can go there and see cave stuff . there will also be a lineup of bands that emphasizes the unique ( not a word i use often ) breadth of prophecy productions , and that only makes it more special as an event . i don\u2019t know how many fests you go to in the average year \u2014 10 ? 15 ? \u2014 but i try and hit a few . i\u2019ve never been to one in a cave . i\u2019m ashamed to admit it .\nprophecy fest takes place in a natural cave from old stone age \u2013 balver h\u00f6hle . according to germanic saga , the blacksmith wieland had his workshop in the cave . balve , germany , is situated between dortmund , cologne , frankfurt and hannover .\nantimatter , the u . k . project whose recording / touring lineup has included current and former members of anathema , has signed a new two - album deal with prophecy productions . work on the band ' s fifth lp ,\nfear of a unique identity\n( formerly\nwide awake in the concrete asylum\n) is largely completed ; its release is tentatively scheduled for the second half year . antimatter ' s mick moss has also announced plans to release another album in 2013 , entitled\nthe judas table\n.\nthe sounds of acoustic instruments , the revolutionary impact of the digital sampler resided in its ability to directly reproduce them . the creative re - use of old recordings took place alongside an explosion in prefabricated sampled instruments , so midi sequencer productions could now inexpensively include almost any acoustic instrument .\nnachtmystium is extremely honored to be working with prophecy productions . it\u2019s a true pleasure for me to have been able to develop a personal relationship with the prophecy label staff in southern california . we are able to meet face - to - face regularly and work together at creating the best possible environment for nachtmystium to begin to rebuild its way back into the metal community after some very dark years and times that i have spent the majority of the last two years cleaning up the debris from . those dark days are now behind me , the band and all whose lives we effect in one way or another . onward and upward is the attitude and goal here , as nachtmystium\u2019s ascension returns to its past form . expect to hear a lot of new music and news from our camp in 2018 . \u201d\nafter the music\u2019s initial success , these record companies began to use more professional studios in chicago , according to chris kempster , who disputes what he calls \u201cchicago\u2019s extensive mythology\u201d ( kempster 1996 : 16 ) \u2013 that is , the impression that all chicago house productions were put together without any traditional studio equipment .\nmick moss has created a delicate , involving and contemplative sixth antimatter album . opening up , just as he does with many of his lyrics , to ghost cult , the english songwriter took the time to discuss the heart , soul and creation of \u2018the judas table\u2019 ( prophecy )\nin hip - hop , digital samplers gave producers an effective tool for recapturing the actual dj practice of playing small excerpts from various tracks . the earliest hip - hop releases ( for example , from sugar hill records ) were productions where this dj practice was transferred to a traditional recording practice using acoustic instruments ( see greenberg 1999 : 23\u201332 ) . thus productions with digital samplers were considered closer to the original hip - hop culture and therefore more \u201cauthentic . \u201d the use of digital samplers in electronic dance music did not have the same roots in dj practice . see also discussion on digital sampling in katz 2004 , chapter 7 .\nof course , such eclectics are a perfect fit for prophecy , so we feel honoured to start a long - term cooperation with iron mountain . this is what band representative matt bashford has to say : \u201cprophecy have been working hard to create a nurturing environment for artists to grow for almost 20 years now . the label has committed itself to artistic , rather than financial ideals . this kind of relationship is unusual to see these days and for this amongst many other reasons , that we are confident that this will become the healthiest environment for iron mountain to grow and prosper as a group .\nwhat else could you call alcest \u2018s souvenirs d\u2019un autre monde but the right album at the right time ? on some levels it seems like a quick 10 years since the french post - black metallers made their opening and defining statement with their first full - length , but when one considers the impact that record has had since , yeah , a decade sounds about right . respected purveyor prophecy productions will give souvenirs d\u2019un autre monde its due with a deluxe reissue next month and the package looks suitably lush for the groundbreaking melodic wistfulness neige and winterhalter brought to bear the first time around . if ever there was an album suited to nostalgia\u2026\n- yes , it ' s true , we have a special relationship to empyrium . markus stock cooperates also now even more with prophecy as he opened an excellent new record studio in the same town as our office is situated . and we send a lot of our bands to markus to record their material .\nnow sober , judd continues to rebuild his life , both personally and professionally . as part of nachtmystium joining the prophecy productions family of artists , the band will release future recordings through the label , who will also reissue much of the group\u2019s extensive back catalog , including the critically acclaimed releases eulogy iv ( 2004 ) , assassins : black meddle , part i ( 2008 ) , worldfall ( 2008 ) , doomsday derelicts ( 2009 ) , addicts : black meddle , part ii ( 2010 ) , silencing machine ( 2012 ) and the rare 7\u2033 ep as made ( 2012 ) . the new union supersedes the band\u2019s previously - announced deal with earache records .\n\u2018 draws its own niche , to set itself apart from other label packages . bringing musicians together under the aesthetic theme that the two - disc release\u2019s title describes ; it may be that this is one relatively small step for prophecy and another step forward for creative integrity in the ocean of the current music industry .\nnot to be confused with the swedish space rockers who made their debut last year on svart and share the moniker , iceland\u2019s katla is a duo comprised of former s\u00f3lstafir drummer gu\u00f0mundur \u00f3li p\u00e1lmason and multi - instrumentalist / vocalist einar thorberg gu\u00f0mundsson who will issue their own first outing , titled m\u00f3\u00f0ur\u00e1stin , oct . 27 via prophecy productions , and who exist in a much different sonic sphere . rife with melancholy and progressive intent , one can nonetheless hear an air of classic doom in their leadoff single \u201chyld\u00fdpi , \u201d streaming below , and from their katatonia - esque logo to the my dying bride - vibe of m\u00f3\u00f0ur\u00e1stin \u2018s cover art , they seem to embrace that notion on several levels .\ni\u2019m not gonna lie : i\u2019m surprised to see that there\u2019s any record label willing to take a chance on nachtmystium and blake judd right now . that said , the folks behind prophecy productions \u2014 who i have had nothing but fantastic dealings with \u2014 surely know exactly what they\u2019re getting into here . judd\u2019s past issues are even right out in the open in the very press release announcing the new deal . and for what it\u2019s worth , judd has so far made good on his word to make amends with fans he ripped off in the past : the band has played three shows without incident this year ( with another on the way ) , and even offered reimbursements to those who they scammed in the past .\ntheir goal is to enchant listeners not only by the music , but also by beautifully designed products . prophecy isn ' t restricted to just one specific style of music . on the label ' s roster , there is a wide range from dark metal via intense acoustic music to progressive and indie rock , not shying away from unconventional music of every stripe .\nv\u00f6lur opened day ii , and absolutely crushed it . if you wanted to stage an opera in your basement space , this is who you ' d call . the canadian drum , bass , and electric violin trio are all involved in other musical ventures\u2014blood ceremony , do make say think , solo jazz efforts\u2014and the genre agnosticism showed both in their prophecy debut ,\n\u201cany new album carries over some traits from its predecessor . but there\u2019s also a natural urge to go to new places that weren\u2019t previously explored\u201d moss considers . \u201cplus , before fear of a unique identity ( prophecy ) was recorded , the majority of fear\u2026 and judas\u2026 both existed in my head at the same time , so there\u2019s going to be some links between the two there .\n\u201cit was as if psychedelic , kraut and post rock had dusted off the face of irish folk when iron mountain first erupted on prophecy\u2019s premises , immediately captivating us with an atmosphere at once archaic and modern . welling up from a rocky core with pipes and drum , the ensemble\u2019s playful sound blends the emerald isle\u2019s lush musical legacy into instrumental songs that are , indeed , beyond words .\nwhile diversity characterized original disco music , at some point a formula surfaced for a particular \u201cdisco beat\u201d and \u201cdisco bassline\u201d that in turn became a self - fulfilling prophecy for disco as a musical genre . the poumtchak pattern was part of this formula and it promptly disappeared from most popular music production in the 1980s , probably as a casualty of its strong association to that stereotypical disco music of the late 1970s .\nthe akai mpc - 60 , released in 1988 , was a combined sequencer and digital sampler that became tremendously popular for hip - hop productions but also within the different genres of electronic dance music . it was succeeded by various models in the 1990s , including the mpc - 3000 ( 1994 ) and mpc - 2000 ( 1997 ) . the mpc line managed to compete with computer - based sequencers , which became the standard during the late 1980s and 1990s .\nprophecy ' s original contract with mick moss and his antimatter bandmate duncan patterson was signed ten years ago in spring 2002 and was the foundation of a fruitful collaboration spanning four albums \u2014\nsaviour\n( 2002 ) ,\nlights out\n( 2003 ) ,\nplanetary confinement\n( 2005 ) , and\nleaving eden\n( 2008 ) \u2014 as well as the comprehensive anniversary compilation\nalternative matter\n( 2010 ) .\nthe use of click tracks to keep a steady pulse became increasingly common during the 1970s , especially in disco productions , where a firm , constant beat was highly prized . the click track , along with disco\u2019s overdubbing techniques , was at the time denigrated as insincere or artificial by popular music authorities outside the genre . because the rock concert still represented the ideal for what was done in the studio , the techniques that best evoked live performance were more highly regarded , at least in some popular music circles .\nprophecy has also announced the release of the bands\u2019 vaunted back catalogue including the critically acclaimed releases eulogy iv ( 2004 ) , assassins : black meddle , part i ( 2008 ) , worldfall ( 2008 ) , doomsday derelicts ( 2009 ) , addicts : black meddle , part ii ( 2010 ) , silencing machine ( 2012 ) and the rare 7\u201d ep as made ( 2012 ) . the material from pre - 2011 are considered must - haves in the genre for any bm fan\u2019s collection .\nchicago house music\u2019s appropriation in england suits this more complicated view of cultural transference . contrary to the larger music industry , which was led by the major record companies , chicago house music culture was always dominated by small , independent record companies , rather inexpensive productions and minority cultural groups . nor does british urban culture suit the expected profile of globalization , given its more established role as an exporter rather than an importer . interestingly , however , initial musical influences of the chicago scene can be traced to a wide variety of local scenes , including british\n\u201cthe fireforce stage is a real battlefield\u201d , the belgians state with pride , presenting the world with their new album \u2018annihilate the evil\u2019 , which , like its predecessor , was also recorded under the guidance of christian schmid and r . d . liapakis ( mystic prophecy ) . fireforce is without doubt belgium\u2019s biggest and internationally most active power metal band and also fans fans on the heavy metal underground scene . the album is a superb metal statement featuring an artwork by uwe jarling , which rounds off a strong third album .\nhypnopazuzu , the new band of david tibet ( current 93 ) and youth ( killing joke ) , give their very first concert in germany ! lotus thief will be in europe for the first time and we let them set ancient words to song in the cave of balve . hexvessel will prepare an extended performance for us with implemented acoustic set . arcturus , the epitome of avant - garde metal , will perform at prophecy fest . soror dolorosa will perform \u201cseverance\u201d in its entirety for the first time . additionally , they will present their new album \u201capollo\u201d .\nit ' s always tough to have to leave a place like that , and my own journey out of germany took a few turns for the surreal ( i ended up in cologne during a massive protest , and got to see dozens of police in riot gear basically occupy the main train station , which wasn ' t terrifying or anything ) . it was worth every twist and turn in the road , though , and i can ' t wait to go back . there are rumors swirling of a prophecy fest usa , too , so stay tuned . . .\njust feels like yesterday when we wrote - up v\u00f6lur\u2019s disir album , one that was initially released by the band in 2014 , then re - released by prophecy last year . the toronto - based trio demonstrated moments of intrigue on disir , however , it was a largely unbalanced , un - engaging affair that failed to capitalize on the band\u2019s unique lineup formation and lyrical exploits . the band\u2019s sophomore foray ancestors isn\u2019t too far off , really , another to - the - depths , exploratory run through the furthest - flung corners of doom , cornered off and tightened by violins and folk instrumentation .\nnelson george juxtaposes these two variants of disco productions : \u201cat least the philly disco records sounded like they were made by humans . soon , eurodisco invaded america , initially from munich , and later from italy and france . it was music with a metronomelike beat \u2013 perfect for folks with no sense of rhythm \u2013 almost inflectionless vocals , and metallic sexuality that matched the high - tech , high - sex , and low passion atmosphere of the glamorous discos that appeared in every major american city . \u201d ( george 1988 : 154 ) . also see discussions about authenticity and music technology in frith 1986 , th\u00e9berge 1997 , chapter 7 , knakkergaard 2000 , and warner 2003 .\nratcliffe and buxton also formed an independent record label , atlantic jaxx records , and started producing their own material while working on remixes and productions for other artists . their releases got good reviews from several legendary djs within the scene , and for their first full album release in 1999 , they signed with the larger independent label xl recordings . ratcliffe and buxton have mostly kept in the background but have hired various vocalists , generally ethnic minorities , to serve as focal points for live performances . since their breakthrough in 1999 , they have released several more successful albums , played large stadium concerts , produced music videos , given interviews , and so on . this popstar status has somewhat hobbled their position within club culture .\nif you are already our customer , please log in using your e - 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", "topic": 39}], "title": "roland corporation", "paragraphs": ["glassdoor has 12 roland corporation reviews submitted anonymously by roland corporation employees . read employee reviews and ratings on glassdoor to decide if roland corporation is right for you .\nthis web site and associated pages are not associated with , endorsed by , or sponsored by roland corporation and has no official or unofficial affiliation with roland corporation .\nchanged the corporate name to roland dg corporation ( dg stands for digital group ) .\nroland corporation is a japanese manufacturer of electronic musical instruments , electronic equipment and software .\nprincipal competitors : baldwin piano & organ company ; casio computer co . , ltd . ; fender musical instruments corporation ; gibson musical instruments ; harman international industries , incorporated ; korg , inc . ; sony corporation ; yamaha corporation .\n1994 : roland audio development corp . ( usa ) and edirol corporation north america are created .\n1999 : roland corporation receives listings on the first sections of the tokyo and osaka stock exchanges .\ninmusic brands , inc . v . roland corporation : free download , borrow , and streaming : internet archive\namdek corporation was established in osaka as a subsidiary of the roland corporation with the goal of expanding further upon a wealth of electronic music technology , beginning with the manufacture of electronic music instrument kits .\nroland corporation pays its employees an average of $ 61 , 931 a year . salaries at roland corporation range from an average of $ 38 , 114 to $ 100 , 630 a year . roland corporation employees with the job title director , distribution make the most with an average annual salary of $ 104 , 550 , while employees with the title sales associate make the least with an average annual salary of $ 32 , 626 .\nabout roland corporation roland corporation is a leading manufacturer and distributor of electronic musical instruments , including keyboards and synthesizers , guitar products , electronic percussion , digital recording equipment , amplifiers , audio processors , and multimedia products . with more than 40 years of musical instrument development , roland sets the standard in music technology for the world to follow . for more information , visit urltoken or see your local roland dealer .\nprincipal subsidiaries : roland corporation u . s . ( u . s . a . ) ; edirol corporation north america ( u . s . a . ) ; roland canada music ltd . ; roland brasil ltda . ( brazil ) ; roland corporation australia pty . ltd . ; roland corporation ( nz ) ltd . ( new zealand ) ; roland ( u . k . ) ltd . ; edirol europe ltd . ( u . k . ) ; roland elektronische musikinstrumente gmbh ( germany ) ; roland france sa ; roland scandinavia as ( denmark ) ; roland benelux n . v . ( belgium ) ; intermusica ltd . ( hungary ) ; roland ( switzerland ) ag ; musitronic ag ( switzerland ) ; roland austria gmbh ; roland italy s . p . a . ; roland electronics de espa\u00f1a , s . a . ( spain ) ; roland portugal s . a . ; roland taiwan enterprise co . , ltd . ; rodgers instruments llc ( u . s . a . ) ; roland audio development corp . ( u . s . a ) ; roland europe s . p . a . ( italy ) ; roland taiwan electronic music corp .\nfrom the moment he had formed roland corporation , ikutaro kakehashi had been looking to the future , establishing with his dealers and distributors relationships that he might later be able to convert into 50 / 50 joint ventures . this bore fruit when he and geoffrey brash , roland ' s australian distributor , agreed to form roland corporation australia , launching the company with a party at the sydney opera house on 2 april 1976 .\n1977 \u2013 roland gr - 500 : roland ' s first commercial guitar synthesizer .\n1986 - roland rd - 1000 : roland ' s first digital piano to feature roland sa synthesis technology [ 2 ] .\n1995 - roland xp - 50 : roland ' s first music workstation that featured roland ' s mrc - pro sequencer .\nroland corporation is a leading manufacturer and distributor of electronic musical instruments , including keyboards and synthesizers , guitar products , electronic percussion , digital recording equipment , amplifiers , audio processors , and multimedia products . with nearly 40 years of musical instrument development , roland sets the standard in music technology for the world to follow .\n2006 \u2013 roland sh - 201 : roland ' s first affordable analog modeling synthesizer .\n2006 - roland sh - 201 : roland ' s first affordable analog modeling synthesizer .\n\u201c\u2018the future . redefined . \u2019 surpassed our expectations in terms of global reach , market interest and attendance , \u201d stated roland corporation u . s . president and ceo jay wanamaker . \u201ci am so proud of the roland team and am truly honored by the artists who joined us in making it a huge success . \u201d\n1975 \u2013 roland system - 100 : roland ' s first attempt at a modular synthesizer .\n1976 \u2013 roland system - 700 : roland ' s first professional - quality modular synthesizer .\n1978 \u2013 roland jupiter - 4 : roland ' s first self - contained polyphonic synthesizer .\n1986 \u2013 roland jx - 10 : one of roland ' s last true analog synths .\n1986 \u2013 roland mks - 100 : rack mounted version of the roland - s10 sampler .\n1975 - roland system - 100 : roland ' s first attempt at a modular synthesizer .\n1976 - roland system - 700 : roland ' s first professional - quality modular synthesizer .\n1978 - roland jupiter - 4 : roland ' s first self - contained polyphonic synthesizer .\n1997 - roland jp - 8000 : roland ' s first\nvirtual analog\nsynthesizer .\n1976 - roland system - 700 : roland ' s first professional - quality modular synthesizer .\n1986 - roland jx - 10 : one of roland ' s last true analog synths .\n1986 - roland mks - 100 : rack mounted version of the roland - s10 sampler .\n1978 - roland jupiter - 4 : roland ' s first self - contained polyphonic synthesizer .\n1986 - roland jx - 10 : one of roland ' s last true analog synths .\n1997 - roland jp - 8000 : roland ' s first\nvirtual analog\nsynthesizer .\nunless indicated otherwise , the text in this article is either based on wikipedia article\nroland corporation\nor another language wikipedia page thereof used under the terms of the gnu free documentation license ; or on original research by jahsonic and friends . see art and popular culture ' s copyright notice .\nroland corporation is a leading manufacturer and distributor of electronic musical instruments , including keyboards and synthesizers , guitar products , electronic percussion , digital recording equipment , amplifiers , and audio processing devices . with over 40 years of innovation that continues to shape the sound of modern music , roland sets the standards in music technology for the world to follow .\n1980 \u2013 roland vk - 1 : roland ' s first attempt to clone the hammond b3 .\n1982 - roland juno - 60 : roland ' s first synthesizer with digitally - controlled oscillators .\njust a month later , on 18th april 1972 , kakehashi established the roland corporation . however , he did not choose the name because of the french romantic poem , chanson de roland . this is an oft - repeated story repeated in dozens of places on the internet . in fact , kakehashi chose the name for phonetic reasons : he wanted two syllables with soft consonants , and roland satisfied his criteria nicely .\nroland had arrived in tull during his pursuit of the man in black . in tull , roland met\n1997 \u2013 roland at - 80 : top - class home organ in roland ' s home organ .\n1982 - roland juno - 6 : roland ' s first synthesizer with digitally - controlled analog oscillators .\n1986 - roland jx - 10 : this was one of roland ' s last true analog synths .\neddie and roland call john cullum and convince him to go to new york city and find moses carver in order to start the tet corporation . they head to turtleback lane and travel back to mid - world through the door behind cara laughs , the name of the 19th house on turtleback lane which stephen king lives in .\n1973 - roland sh - 1000 : claimed by roland to be japan ' s first commercial keyboard synthesizer .\nroland was not , as is often claimed , named after the french epic poem la chanson de roland .\n1973 - roland sh - 1000 : claimed by roland to be japan ' s first commercial keyboard synthesizer .\n1986 - roland rd - 1000 : roland ' s first digital piano to feature roland sa synthesis technology . one notable musician for this is elton john from 1988\u20131994 .\n1991 - roland jd - 800 and roland jd - 990 : digital synthesizers with analog style knobs and switches .\n1987 : roland acquires s . i . e . l . in italy , which is renamed roland europe .\nroland corporation was founded by ikutara kakehashi in osaka , japan , in 1972 , with just \u00a533 million in capital . yet roland ' s greatest capital was to prove kakehashi himself . kakehashi ' s involvement in the music industry had begun in the 1950s , when he began building guitar amplifiers . kakehashi finished his first amplifier in 1959 , designed for the hawaiian guitar sound popular in the late 1950s and early 1960s in japan .\n1999 - roland mc - 09 : a roland tb - 303 emulator featuring an effects processor and a phrase sampler .\nroland corporation template : tyo is a japanese manufacturer of electronic musical instruments , electronic equipment and software . it was founded by ikutaro kakehashi in osaka on april 18 , 1972 with 33 million yen in capital . today roland has factories in japan , the united states , italy , and taiwan . as of march 31 , 2005 , it employed 2233 employees [ 1 ] . that is over 200 % rise from 729 employees in 2003 .\nroland global official fan page . stay up to date with roland news , artists , promotions , events , and more .\nwhen roland awakes he finds jenna has turned into a swarm of doctor bugs . roland moves on towards the mohaine desert .\n1977 \u2013 roland mc - 8 microcomposer : a groundbreaking digital sequencer . roland ' s first product to utilize a microprocessor .\n1996 \u2013 roland vs - 880 : roland ' s first digital studio workstation providing recording , mixing and cd - mastering .\n2007 - roland vg - 99 : roland ' s third dual channel virtual guitar bodies , pickups , amplifier and effects modeler .\nroland dg corporation is a leading manufacturer of digital devices designed to help professionals as well as craft makers and hobbyists transform their imagination into reality . products include the truevis , soljet , versacamm , versauv and texart series large - format inkjet printers and the camm - 1 and stika vinyl cutters for the sign , vehicle graphics , personalization , apparel and textile decoration industries . in 2017 , roland dg formed dgshape corporation to develop and market the company\u2019s 3d products , including dwx mills and dwp 3d printer for the dental industry , mpx photo impact printers for the medical device , industrial labeling and personalization industries and mdx and monofab series of desktop 3d printers and milling machines for rapid prototyping , manufacturing and hobby industries . the company uses its proprietary cell production technology to manufacture products that are distributed in over 200 countries and regions worldwide .\n2011 \u2013 roland jupiter - 80 : flagship performance synthesizer , combining roland ' s supernatural acoustic modeling technology with a virtual analog engine .\nthe rhodes company was sold in 1983 to william schultz , formerly with fender rhodes , and mr . schultz then sold the rhodes name to the roland corporation , a japanese instrument manufacturer , in 1987 . mr . rhodes was not informed , mrs . rhodes said . under the rhodes name , roland made keyboards that included a digital version of the rhodes piano sound . mr . rhodes disapproved . ' ' he wouldn ' t have one in the house , ' ' said mrs . rhodes .\nwhile susannah stays behind to bury eddie , roland and jake chambers go back to the keystone world to save stephen king ' s life . the pair recruit the services of irene tassenbaum to drive them to the scene of the accident . jake gives up his life to save king ' s . roland buries him along the side of the road and tassenbaum says that she will return and plant a rose on his grave . tassenbaum and roland drive to new york city to see what became of the tet corporation . in their absence , the company has flourished . moses carver tells his story and returns aunt talitha ' s cross to roland . roland and oy return to mid - world through the door in the dixie pig .\nroland corporation was founded by ikutaro kakehashi in osaka on april 18 , 1972 , with \u00a533 million in capital . today it has factories in japan , the united states , italy , and taiwan . it has existed in different forms since 1960 , making it one of the oldest still - operating manufacturers of musical electronics , and has survived changes in technology to become one of the most noteworthy and widely - used brands in electronic music and production today .\n1994 \u2013 roland at - 70 : the first roland ' s home organ ,\nmusic atelier\nand its little brother at - 50 .\n1996 \u2013 roland at - 90 : the highest model of roland ' s home organ\nmusic atelier\nand smallest brother at - 30 .\nroland corporation is one of the world ' s leading designers and manufacturers of electric musical instruments , focused on keyboards and synthesizers , sound modules , effects processors , electronic drums , recording equipment , and amplifiers . through its edirol subsidiary , roland also produces and markets equipment for desktop music applications . the company ' s boss subsidiary produces guitar effects and rhythm machines , while its rodgers subsidiary produces organs for the home and professional market . the company operates factories in hosoe , takaoka , isaji , miyakoda , and matsumoto in japan . worldwide , roland operates a network of joint - venture and subsidiary sales offices , including subsidiaries in the united states , the united kingdom , germany , italy , france , and canada . the company also operates a small number of roland music schools in japan . led by founder and chairman ikutara kakehashi , and by president and coo katsuyoshi dan , roland corporation is home to one of the world ' s best - known music brands . international sales accounted for more than 70 percent of the company ' s sales , which topped \u00a561 . 19 billion ( us $ 850 million ) in the year 2000 .\nthe rhodes piano corporation is established and introduces the pre - piano ( namm show 1946 ) featuring 3 . 5 octaves and strings from a doorbell manufacturer , torrington . it sounds better in the lower register and inspires rhodes to learn electronics , so he can build an amplified version . an electrostatic microphone , amplifier and 6\nspeaker give the final product a price tag of $ 99 . 50 .\n1981 - roland jupiter - 8 : this synthesizer put roland in the forefront of professional synthesizers . a hugely successful 8 - voice programmable analog synthesizer .\n1981 - roland jupiter - 8 : roland claims this synthesizer put roland in the forefront of professional synthesizers . a successful 8 - voice programmable analog synthesizer after hugely successful sequential circuits prophet - 5 and oberheim ' s products .\nin the early 1970s , disagreements between kakehashi and hammond , and the financial takeover of ace tone , led kakehashi , then 42 years old , to leave hammond and set up his own company . because ace tone had been hampered internationally by pronunciation problems ( including its confusion with the compound acetone ) , kakehashi determined to find a name that would be pronounced the same everywhere in the world . he settled on roland - - despite the fact that the name was less easily pronounced in japanese . roland corporation was officially incorporated on april 18 , 1972 .\n\u201c\u2018the future . redefined . \u2019 elevates our commitment to connecting with our community in a unique and engaging way , \u201d said christian delfino , vice president , product management , roland corporation u . s . \u201cto make this event a reality , we needed a platform with proven scale and reliability to create an experience that will resonate with the artists we serve . in the course of our work with ustream , it was clear that ibm was the ideal collaborator in developing this innovative event . \u201d\nroland - company - press releases - 2016 - highlights from roland\u2019s # 909day first - of - its kind streaming festival , \u201cthe future . redefined . \u201d\nthe event will be streamed via the internet on roland\u2019s site on september 9 .\ni just want from roland a powerful midi sequencer / sampler \u2026 . like a modern version of the roland mv8800 ( with modern hdmi video output please ) .\nthanks to the audio playground keyboard museum , florida ( urltoken ) , roland us and roland uk for help with sourcing many of the pictures for this article .\nroland provides a rich portfolio of tools from hardware and software to digital recorders .\n1973 \u2013 roland sh - 1000 : japan ' s first commercial keyboard synthesizer .\n1989 \u2013 roland w - 30 : a sampling workstation keyboard ( daw ) .\n1994 \u2013 roland s - 760 : 16 bits digital sampler with resonant filters .\n1995 \u2013 roland xp - 50 : based on the jv - 1080 , it was roland ' s first music workstation that featured their mrc - pro sequencer .\n2008 \u2013 roland fantom - g : music workstation with onboard graphical midi sequencer .\n1991 - roland sound canvas : the world ' s first general midi synthesizer .\n1989 - roland w - 30 : a sampling workstation keyboard ( daw ) .\n1994 - roland s - 760 : 16 bits digital sampler with resonant filters .\n2008 - roland fantom - g : music workstation with onboard graphical midi sequencer .\n1975 - roland system - 100 : roland ' s first attempt at a modular synthesizer . the first product in the musical instrument industry to utilize a microprocessor .\n1989 - roland w - 30 : a sampling workstation keyboard ( daw ) .\nby the beginning of 1977 , roland ' s annual turnover had reached nearly us $ 30 million , which was approximately one hundred times its 1972 turnover . this made the roland corporation almost as large as ace electronics had been at the height of their success , but introduced problems of its own , with kakehashi and his management team seriously overworked , and lacking adequate time to control growth and direction . kakehashi decided that , rather than impose limits on roland ' s activities , he would bring in the extra people that he needed , including senior administrators , a financial controller and \u2014 most radically \u2014 a head of research and development . in principle , this meant that a greater diversity of ideas and products would start to make their way to the market . in addition to these changes , kakehashi continued with his plan to form a group of related companies , with each specialising in a given area of music technology . although these boundaries have blurred over time , the idea was sound , and on 20th april 1977 , he founded roland ed . not visible to end - users for many years , the ' ed ' name was later associated with some of the corporation ' s most revolutionary products .\n2005 \u2013 roland micro cube : roland ' s first portable amplifier . allowed for ac adapter or battery use . seven input effects , delay , and reverb options .\n2005 - roland micro cube : roland ' s first portable amplifier . allowed for ac adapter or battery use . seven input effects , delay , and reverb options .\ndeveloped the roland intelligent pass control , which delivers smooth gradations and flawless solid colors .\n1983 \u2013 roland cmu - 800 : compu music controlled by apple ii or c64 .\n1989 \u2013 roland r - 8 : a drum machine with velocity - sensitive pads .\n1994 \u2013 roland ms - 1 : 16 bit ad / da conversion , first portable digital stereo phrase sampler , with r - dac ( roland digital audio coding ) .\n1995 \u2013 roland vg - 8 : the world ' s first guitar modeling system .\n1977 - roland gr - 500 : the world ' s first commercial guitar synthesiser .\n1994 - roland ms - 1 : 16 bit ad / da conversion , first portable digital stereo phrase sampler , with r - dac ( roland digital audio coding ) .\n1977 - roland gr - 500 : the world ' s first commercial guitar synthesiser .\n1991 - roland jd - 800 : digital synthesizer with analog style knobs and switches .\n2005 - roland mv - 8000 : production station with 24 - bit sampling capabilities .\nafter being attacked by the mutants , roland awakens in a hospital run by vampires . roland begins to care for one of the vampires , sister jenna as she and the others take care of him . roland also meets a boy named john norman who tells him the nurses are vampires . sister jenna begins to give roland herbs to help him heal .\n1986 \u2013 roland rd - 1000 : roland ' s first digital piano to feature their sa synthesis technology . one notable user of this is elton john from 1988 to 1994 .\nthe author loves music playing and recording , and now working for gigasonic as a copywriter . you can learn more roland keyborads at gigasonic . com , and roland authorized dealer .\nenter roland . the kakehashi corporation realizes the market value of the rhodes trademark and acquires it in 1987 from bill schultz . what intentions they had at the start , it is hard to tell , but harold is now facing another unpleasant surprise . he is flown to japan for\nproduct development\n, hoping to finally get a real good piano made . enthusiastic , with a whole bunch of new ideas to test - i mean , who cares about prophet v ' s , dx7 ' s , midi and other novelties - and soon to be 80 , harold rhodes once again commits himself to the\nreal rhodes piano\n, roland version .\nduring world war ii he joined the army air corps , where he gave lessons to fellow servicemen and entertained wounded airmen . to bring a small , portable piano to bedridden patients , in 1942 he built a 29 - note keyboard using aluminum tubing from a b - 17 to make a xylophone - like instrument , called the army air corps lap model piano . after the war , he founded the rhodes piano corporation , which built what he called the pre - piano in 1946 .\nalphadial manuals , patch editors , sounds and other info for the roland alpha juno series .\ni\u2019d be really surprised if roland doesnt release the type of sampler you are referring to .\nthe 103 mixer , part of roland ' s system 100 semi - modular synthesis setup .\ncelebrate the champions with their glittering trophies from all events at roland - garros in 2018 .\n1981 \u2013 roland system - 100m : semiprofessional modular synthesizer , successor of system - 100 .\n1983 \u2013 roland msq - 700 : the world ' s first midi - compatible sequencer .\n1982 - roland tb - 303 : defined the\nacid\nsound for house music .\n1978 - roland cr - 78 : the world ' s first user programmable drum machine .\n: roland ' s first products . tr - 77 is known as an updated version of\n1973 - roland sh - 1000 : japan ' s second or third commercial keyboard synthesizer .\n1981 - roland system - 100m : semiprofessional modular synthesizer , successor of system - 100 .\n2008 - roland gw - 8 : workstation with\nintelligent backing - track functionality\n.\n1982 - roland tb - 303 : defined the\nacid\nsound for house music .\n1986 \u2013 roland hs - 80 : same as the roland alpha juno 2 ( ju - 2 ) , but with built - in speakers . branded as\nsynth plus 80 .\n1986 - roland hs - 80 : same as the roland alpha juno 2 ( ju - 2 ) , but with built - in speakers . branded as\nsynth plus 80 .\nkakehashi travelled first to canada to obtain orders for his as - yet non - existent rhythm unit . next , he visited the multivox corporation in new york , the us importer for ace products ( and the company which , somewhat later , would be linked to the somewhat cloudy multivox copies of roland instruments ) . in europe , he contacted brodr jorgensen , a danish company that had subsidiaries in the uk , switzerland and germany , and which distributed ace across the continent . in each case , he obtained orders for a number of units , sufficient for him to start purchasing components and undertake assembly .\nread , watch , listen , and learn about roland products and the people that use them .\n1974 \u2013 roland ep - 30 : the world ' s first touch - sensitive electronic piano .\n1984 \u2013 roland mpu - 401 : interface for connecting midi - equipped devices to a computer .\n1991 \u2013 roland sc - 55 sound canvas : the world ' s first general midi synthesizer .\n2006 \u2013 roland juno - g : entry - level workstation based on the fantom - x .\n1991 - roland sc - 55 sound canvas : the world ' s first general midi synthesizer .\n2004 - roland v - accordion fr - 7 : world ' s first completely digital accordion .\n2006 - roland juno - g : entry - level workstation based on the fantom - x .\n1991 - roland sc - 55 sound canvas : the world ' s first general midi synthesizer .\nthe first encounter with roland deschain is during his pursuit for the man in black . roland , while still young , comes to a deserted town called eluria where he is attacked by slow mutants .\n2009 \u2013 roland at - 900 : roland introduces the at - 900 and at - 900c , the next generation of atelier organ consoles , successors to the at - 90s and at - 90sl .\nmarten broadcloak invited roland into gabrielle ' s bedchamber , displaying for roland their affair . furious , roland challenged his mentor cort to earn his guns and kill marten . cort accepts this challenge , but reminds young roland that if he fails he will be sent west to the wastelands . ( roland later meets a failed gunslinger , one eldred jonas when he travels to hambry ) roland does not back down from his challenge of cort . he is allowed one weapon so he chooses his hawk , david . with this weapon choice roland triumphs above cort and earns his guns at the unheard of age of fourteen ( steven earned his at the age of sixteen which made him the youngest at the time ) . upon earning his guns , roland buys a prostitute as a right of manhood . roland is rudely awakened by his father who tells him that he has forgotten his father ' s face . roland replies that he has not and it was with him the entire time during his test against cort . steven then tells roland that marten is furious for passing this test and plans to kill him ( marten knew roland would take the test , but did not believe he would be successful ) .\njx - 3p synthesizer roland\u2019s first synthesizer with midi support ( along with the jupiter - 6 ) .\n1998 \u2013 roland jx - 305 : similar to the mc - 505 , but with 61 keys .\n2004 \u2013 roland fantom - x : music workstation and professional synthesizer expandable to 1 gigabyte of sounds .\n2009 \u2013 roland v - piano : the first digital piano to rely solely on physical modeling technology .\naccordions : roland is pleased to introduce a revolutionary new family of instruments \u2014 the v - accordions .\n1989 - roland d - 70 : 76 - key synth . successor to the d - 50 .\n1998 - roland jx - 305 : similar to the mc - 505 , but with 61 keys .\n2004 - roland fantom - x : music workstation and professional synthesizer expandable to 1 gigabyte of sounds .\n1978 - roland cr - 78 : one of the world ' s first user programmable drum machine .\n2004 - roland fantom - x : music workstation / professional synthesizer expandable to 1 gig of sounds .\nin 1987 , roland expanded again . in that year , the company bought up s . i . e . l . s . p . a , based in italy , which had been producing synthesizers and organs . the company took over s . i . e . l . ' s operations , renamed the company as roland europe s . p . a . in 1988 , and released a new series of products for the european market , including the e - 10 and e - 20 intelligent synthesizers . roland europe went public on the milan stock exchange in 1996 . on the japanese market , the company introduced the musi - kun desktop music systems , one of the earliest computer - based music production systems . also in 1988 , roland set up a new subsidiary operation for production of organs , largely for the home market . the rodgers instrument corporation , established in the united states , began supplying organs to the japanese market in 1989 as well .\nthe first actual encounter with roland deschain is in the mohaine desert as he searches for the man in black . as he crosses the desert roland encounters a hermit by the name of brown and his bird zoltan . during his stay with brown , roland tells about the town of tull and his stay there .\nsince exiting the door marked\nthe pusher\nroland had been having a paradox in his head and living two different timelines . jack mort never pushed jake : so did jake live or die ? roland ' s mind is split in two , and both eddie and susannah fear roland is losing mental stability .\n1972 \u2013 roland tr - 77 / tr - 55 / tr - 33 : roland ' s first products . tr - 77 is known as an updated version of ace tone rhythm ace fr - 7l .\n1997 - roland jp - 8000 : roland ' s first virtual analog style synthesizer . the technology used in this model was conventional digital synthesizer technology like a jd - 800 , which lacked enough analog modeling .\nthe roland dg name is synonymous with superior digital printing equipment , performance , reliability , service and support . roland\u2019s user friendly but technologically advanced wide - format printers , integrated inkjet printers / cutters , and a wide range of roland inks and media , offers a solution that perfectly suits the needs of graphics professionals .\nthe roland worldwide social network keeps you connected to the latest products , exciting events , and much more .\nhighlights from roland\u2019s # 909day first - of - its kind streaming festival , \u201cthe future . redefined . \u201d\nikutaro kakehashi , founder of roland , at the 1964 namm show with the ace electronics r1 and canary .\nmordred deschain attacks roland ' s camp the last night before roland would reach the tower . with the help of oy , roland wakes up in time to save himself and kill mordred . unfortunately , he was not in time to save oy ' s life . oy ' s haunting last word is\nolan\n.\ncheck out the equipment used by your favorite musicians\u2014chances are , they\u2019re using roland gear to create their music .\n1996 \u2013 roland mc - 303 roland ' s first non - keyboard drum machine , sample - based synthesizer , and sequencer combination bearing the now - generic term groovebox . featuring a full 8 - track sequencer .\n2004 \u2013 roland at - 90sl atelier : successor models . at - 80sl , and at - 60sl .\n2005 \u2013 roland fantom - xa : entry - level fantom - x . the a stands for access .\n2011 \u2013 roland at - 350c : a combo version of the\nmusic atelier\nhome organ product range . can be coupled with any of roland ' s midi pedal keyboards to make it a complete organ .\non april 18 , 1972 , with \u00a533 million in capital . in 2005 roland ' s headquarters relocated to\n1976 - roland dc - 50 digital chorus : an analog chorus ensemble similar to boss ce - 1 .\n1996 - roland mc - 303 roland ' s first non - keyboard drum machine , sample - based synthesizer , and sequencer combination bearing the now - generic term groovebox . featuring a full 8 - track sequencer .\n2005 - roland fantom - xa : entry - level fantom - x . the a stands for access .\n2008 - roland rd - 300 / 700gx : a new series of digital pianos for performers on stage .\n1981 - roland jupiter - 8 : this synthesizer put roland in the forefront of professional synthesizers . its distinctive analog sounds , such as its cowbell sound , have become pop music cliches , heard on countless recordings .\n1982 - roland juno - 6 : roland ' s first synthesizer with digitally controlled oscillators . ( later released was the juno - 60 , a similar model but with the addition of patch memory for storing sounds ) .\nthe roland sh3 . any resemblance to the ace tone sh3 is purely coincidental . . . or is it ?\nthe gs500 and gr500 were a remarkable achievement . not that roland built every component , of course . . .\na great company in japan . however , their distribution roland in los angeles have room for improvement .\nintegra - 7 sound module this flagship sound module offers all of roland\u2019s sound libraries combined within a single unit .\nwho leaves cuthbert ' s bird skull known as\nthe lookout\nat the scene . roland and his ka - tet are arrested and taken to jail for killing mayor thorin . roland and his ka - tet manage to escape from jail with the help of susan . roland and his ka - tet set out for a battle against\n1981 \u2013 roland mc - 4 microcomposer : a popular digital sequencer and the successor to the mc - 8 .\n1984 \u2013 roland mkb - 1000 and mkb - 300 : the world ' s first dedicated midi controller keyboards .\n1998 \u2013 roland mc - 505 : successor to the mc - 303 with a more powerful synthesizer and sequencer .\n1998 - roland mc - 505 : successor to the mc - 303 with a more powerful synthesizer and sequencer .\n1997 - roland jv - 2080 : 64 voice , 3 effects processor , 8 expansion slot , synthesizer module .\n1998 - roland mc - 505 : successor to the mc - 303 with a more powerful synthesizer and sequencer .\n1981 \u2013 roland jupiter - 8 : roland claims this synthesizer put them in the forefront of professional synthesizers . a successful 8 - voice programmable analog synthesizer after the hugely successful sequential circuits prophet - 5 and oberheim ' s products .\nroland offers a full range of keyboards and synthesizers that lead the industry in performance , features , and ease of use . from the beginner to the professional , roland keyboards and synths are among the most popular in the world .\n. roland uses his gun to rape the unborn child out of sylvia . an outraged sylvia turns the entire town against roland and they begin to attack but the gunslinger uses his guns and kills the entire population of the town of tull . roland finishes his story still in the confines of brown ' s hut and the next day moves on .\nd - 50 synthesizer roland\u2019s first fully digital synthesizer became a worldwide sensation for its stunning sound and ease of use .\n1993 \u2013 roland jv - 90 : a jv - 80 with 76 - note keyboard , expandable to 56 voices .\n1984 - roland juno - 106 : a widely used synthesizer with digitally - controlled oscillators . same synth engine as the roland juno - 60 but with the addition of midi and the ability to transmit button and slider information through sysex .\n2009 - roland fr - 7x / fr - 7xb : accordion with the versatility of a modern digital musical instrument .\nmore than 30 new roland musical instrument products are scheduled to debut during streaming video broadcasts from vip events in eight major cities around the world on september 9 ( # 909day ) . roland will introduce new synthesizers , digital pianos , electronic drums , dj equipment , boss guitar related products , and a new genre of musical instrument never offered before by roland .\nfinally , roland reaches the field of can ' - ka no rey . it is the scene of the final battle between roland deschain and the crimson king . the king is locked outside the tower on a balcony and can only throw sneetches at roland while waiting for him to be drawn to the tower . roland ' s secret weapon is patrick danville , who draws a picture of the king and uses a combination of dye from rose petals and roland ' s blood to color the king ' s eyes . after the picture was complete , danville is able to erase everything except the eyes , which in turn erases the king ' s body in real life , and roland is able to enter the tower safely .\n1982 \u2013 roland juno - 6 : roland ' s first synthesizer with digitally controlled oscillators . ( released later in the same year was the juno - 60 , a similar model but with the addition of patch memory for storing sounds . )\nthe rs202 string ensemble made good on the failure of the rs101 , using roland ' s rich chorus to fine effect .\nboss global official fan page . stay up to date with roland news , artists , promotions , events , and more .\nmc - 8 microcomposer roland\u2019s first microprocessor - based music sequencer was a history - making component in the electronic music genre .\n1997 \u2013 roland vk - 7 : groundbreaking hammond organ clone , which introduced the\nvirtual tonewheel\nphysical modeling technology .\n1999 \u2013 roland at - 90r : successor models . at - 60r , at - 80r , and at - 30r .\n2001 \u2013 roland ax - 7 : successor to the ax - 1 . a keytar noted for its aesthetics and design .\n1992 - roland dj - 70 : a dj sampling music workstation and synthesizer keyboard that featured the first scratch wheel pad .\n1993 - roland jv - 1000 : sort of a combination of the mc - 50 ii and the jv - 80 .\n1997 - roland vk - 7 : groundbreaking hammond organ clone , which introduced the\nvirtual tonewheel\nphysical modeling technology .\n2001 - roland ax - 7 : successor to the ax - 1 . a keytar noted for its aesthetics and design .\n2009 - roland v - piano : digital piano generating sound by modeling technology ( most other digital pianos use sampling ) .\nas roland crosses the desert he comes across a waystation and meets a young boy named jake . jake is a boy who seems to be from another world , thus roland hypnotizes him to reveal where he ' s from . the boy is actually from new york city and was murdered by a man in black , roland believes this is the same one he now pursues .\nlater , roland pulls jake through the boy ' s doorway , usuing eddie ' s key , and saves jake from the dutch hill mansion demon . roland is glad to have jake back , and promises never to let him fall again . this is why when the group reaches lud ' s bridge and gasher kidnaps jake , roland goes after him as soon as possible .\n1994 \u2013 roland jv - 1080 : roland ' s 64 - voice super jv synthesizer module , it used the jv sample set with the jd series filters and a fast risc processor for very smooth envelopes . used on more recordings than any other module in history , the jv - 1080 boasts a full range of acclaimed roland sounds , as well as four expansion slots .\nroland discovers the only reason the vampires haven ' t killed him is because he is wearing a gold necklace with god written on it , something he discovers when john ( who is also wearing one ) is killed by removing it . roland and sister jenna soon escape but are stopped by sister mary the head of the organization . however , sister mary is killed by the jesus dog , a dog with a cross on it roland discovered in town . roland and jenna go to a cave and sleep .\nmordred deschain is the half - son of both roland deschain and the crimson king , as well as mia and susannah dean .\n2000 - roland xv - 3080 : essentially a super jv module updated to 128 - voices , and taking srx expansion boards .\n2002 \u2013 roland at - 15 : baby of the\nmusic atelier\nhome organ product range . and at - 5 .\nroland discontinued the original sas in 1990 when advanced sa was introduced . in 1996 a 64 - voice stereo implementation was developed .\nthat is over 200 % rise from 729 employees in 2003 . roland uses a number of additional brand names for their products :\n. upon meeting roland ( known to her as will dearborn ) susan falls in love with him and roland with her . the love for susan eventually clouds roland ' s reasoning as he knows susan has been promised to mayor thorin . roland is told by susan to make love to her which he does . shortly after making love susan goes to cut off her hair , but is stopped by roland - who at first mistook her actions to be an attempt at suicide , and he hurts her wrist taking the sharpened stone away from her , breaking the trance . eventually , roland , with alain ' s help , hypnotizes susan to find out why she tried to disfigure herself - under hypnosis she also makes the comment ' it is pink . ' implying the presence of\nalthough kakehashi lived in osaka , and roland were established there , he had had extensive business dealings in hamamatsu in his ace days , and was convinced that this was the right city in which to manufacture roland products . consequently , he rented a small factory there , and production of roland products started in both locations . roland were later to move in their entirety to hamamatsu , establishing a number of factories in the area , but for the first few years , kakehashi would commute overnight by train between the two .\nthey meet in a golgotha and palaver . the man in black reads roland ' s fate from tarot cards . roland ' s fate includes the sailor , the prisoner , the lady of shadows , death , life ( which the man in black burns ) , and the tower at the center of everything . the man in black tells roland he is only a pawn for roland ' s true enemy who now controls the tower itself . the man in black tries to convince roland to give up on his quest by creating a representation of the universe and showing him how insignificant he is . roland refuses and is forced into sleep . when he awakens , ten years have passed and there is a skeleton next to him , which he believes to be the man in black .\n1988 \u2013 roland u - 110 : roland ' s first\nrompler\n, the u - 110 was a rack module based on roland ' s large sample library and contained good representations of acoustic instruments . designed to compete with e - mu ' s proteus line , the u - 110 ' s successor u - 220 found its way into many professional studio racks of the day .\n1988 - roland u - 110 : roland ' s first\nrompler\n, the u - 110 was a rack module based on roland ' s large sample library and contained good representations of acoustic instruments . designed to compete with e - mu ' s proteus line , the u - 110 ' s successor u - 220 found its way into many professional studio racks of the day .\nroland td - 30 kit is over 4 years old . . so maybe a td - 40 ? roland spdx sample multi pad\u2026new one too ? juno\u2026 update\u2026maybe a full sized juno based on the boutique engine . tr - 09 boutique tb 303 boutique tr 606 boutique\nat the roland r & d center in hamamatsu , japan , we maintain a private museum that exhibits roland and boss musical instruments that date all the way back to our foundation in 1972 and span the genre - defining musical eras of the \u201980s and \u201990s .\nas they prepare to leave , roland goes down into the cellar for some food . in the cellar a speaking demon speaks to roland , after their palaver roland reaches into the hole the demon was speaking from and pulls free a jawbone . he and jake depart from the way starion and begin their trek across the desert . they eventually come to a mountanous range and camp for the night .\nroland cloud represents a cloud - based suite of high - fidelity instruments , connected services and software for modern music creators and producers .\nthe tales last overnight , and after the storm has passed , roland and his ka - tet find themselves closer to the callas .\n2002 - roland mc - 909 : successor to the mc groovebox series featuring a full 16 track sequencer and built - in sampling .\n1997 - roland jv - 2080 : 64 - voice , 3 - effects - processor , 8 - expansion - slot synthesizer module .\n2002 - roland mc - 909 : successor to the mc groovebox series featuring a full 16 track sequencer and built - in sampling .\n. roland tells susan to hide with sheemie in a hut in the bad grass and wait for his return , if he does not return she is to take his guns to his father and tell him what happened . while waiting for roland , susan is discovered by the\nroland offers a full range of keyboards and synthesizers that lead the industry in sound quality , performance features , and ease of use . with models to suit the needs of players from beginning to professional , roland keyboards and synths are among the most popular in the world .\n1994 - roland jv - 1080 : aka super jv - 1080 , a 64 - voice synthesizer module . used on more recordings than any other module in history , the jv - 1080 boasts a full range of acclaimed roland sounds , as well as four expansion slots .\nroland ' s first sequencer , the computerised cv - and gate - based mc8 , which sported a truly staggering 16k of note memory .\nwelcome to our global family . the roland worldwide social network keeps you connected to the latest products , exciting events , and much more .\nroland then prepares himself for blaine ' s live - or - die - contest by preparing some of his best fair - day riddles .\nroland offers a wide range of products for guitarists from beginning to professional , including compact effects , guitar synthesizers , amplifiers , and more .\n1982 \u2013 roland g505 \u2013 g202 : the 3rd generation of roland electric guitar synthesizer controllers . these strat - style guitars came with the matching gr - 700 and pg - 200 pedal boards , which also work as a regular guitar effector as well as a midi synthesizer bank .\n1984 \u2013 roland mks - 80 : rack - mounted 8 - voice analog synthesizer , commonly used with the mpg - 80 programmer unit .\n1988 \u2013 roland mc - 500mkii : successor to the roland mc - 500 , with turbo software . now with 8 tracks of recording , 100 , 000 note capacity , real - time track muting and more . storages on 3\u00bd - inch ds / dd floppy disk drive .\n1997 \u2013 roland jp - 8000 : roland ' s first virtual analog synthesizer . it ' s technology was more similar to conventional pcm synthesis , such as in a jd - 800 , rather than the virtual analog synths of today that digitally model the behavior of analog oscillators .\n2001 \u2013 roland at - 90s : successor models . at - 80s , at - 60s , at - 20s and at - 10s .\n2012 - roland jupiter - 50 : a reduced jp - 80 with three parts instead of four and a smaller non - touch screen .\nroland awakens to find jake is missing and goes looking for him . he finds jake , who is about to be seduced by a succubus . the gunslinger gives the jawbone to jake and has him go back to camp while roland seduces the succubus instead . whilst coupled with the succubus he discovers his fate and the path to the tower . roland and jake continue on their venture into the mountains where they come across a gang of slow mutants . roland battles with the mutants and they eventually come upon the exit of the cavern , where the man in black is waiting for them . jake trips on a bridge leading to the way out and roland has a choice : to catch the man in black and let jake die , or save jake and never catch the man in black . roland lets jake fall to his death , forever being haunted by his words\nthere are other worlds than these .\nroland leaves the cavern and finally catches the man in black .\nthe u . s . division of roland corporation is pretty much run by it ' s japanese parent company . marketing initiatives , sales strategies , etc . are primarily driven by roland japan , whom know very little about the u . s . market ! no wonder there has been such a large disconnect with u . s . consumers ! the company executives are extremely guarded when it comes to sharing information . only a select few are given full knowledge regarding key products and new or developing initiatives . over the last 8 years or so lay offs , being unprofitable , and having gone through 4 ceos ( the current of which is extremely overbearing ) have taken overall moral to an all time low . blind favoritism takes place on a regular basis , employees whom are incompetent or whom have had no real place due to financial struggles or program cut backs have remained employed , purely because they have a good relationship with the\nright\npeople . all while other highly qualified and\nshould be\nvalued employees have been let go .\n1984 - 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", "topic": 29}], "title": "evojets", "paragraphs": ["owler has collected 11 screenshots of evojets ' website since aug 2015 . the latest evojets website design screenshot was captured in jun 2018 .\nevojets currently has 192 followers on twitter . as of february 2015 evojets had 125 followers . that ' s a 53 percent increase in 2 years\nevojets is an online platform that allows users to book and rent aircraft . evojets was founded in 2007 . evojets ' headquarters is located in new york , new york , usa 10022 . evojets has an estimated 39 employees and an estimated annual revenue of 187 . 8k . . . .\nevojets currently has 1 , 297 fans on facebook . as of february 2015 evojets had 287 fans . that ' s a 351 percent increase in 3 years\nevojets is an online platform that allows users to book and rent aircraft . evojets is headquartered in new york , new york . evojets has a revenue of $ 187 . 8k , and 39 employees . evojets ' s main competitors are liberty jet , fly orana is a and v1 jets . as of may 2018 , evojets has 1 . 3k fans on facebook and 192 followers on twitter .\nevojets was founded in aspen , co in 2006 by a small group of private travelers .\nclick here to download our program overview and learn more about on - demand charter with evojets .\nliberty jet has been one of evojets ' s top competitors . liberty jet is a private company that was founded in 2006 in ronkonkoma , new york . compared to evojets , liberty jet has 32 more employees .\nin addition to showcasing the achievements of our founders , inc . magazine named evojets the best private jet service of 2011 . at evojets , we ' ve cultivated a culture of excellence - and the world is noticing .\n\u2013 charter a jet from los angeles to miami in style with evojets \u2013 we have aircraft of all sizes available .\nevojets has employees and is the seventh highest among it ' s top 10 competitors . the top 10 competitors average 85 .\nevojets allows you to fly anywhere at any time - your options are endless ! whether you ' re flying with your family to aspen for your annual ski trip , to las vegas for a romantic weekend getaway or to new york city for a business meeting , evojets will get you there . evojets proudly serves over 500 cities across the united states and thousands more internationally .\nevojets llc has received 5 . 00 out of 5 stars based on 1 customer reviews and a bbb rating of a + .\nat evojets , we believe in building lasting relationships with our customers . read below to see what some of them have to say .\nhave used evojets for a couple of trips now , fantastic customer service and made sure all of our needs were met and exceeded .\nv1 jets is perceived as one of evojets ' s biggest rivals . v1 jets was founded in new york , new york } in null . v1 jets competes in the business support services industry . compared to evojets , v1 jets generates $ 20 . 7m more revenue .\nwe handle hundreds of houston private jet charter requests each month at evojets . our network of aircraft can handle any lone star state itinerary .\nevojets ' s revenue is the fourth highest among it ' s top 10 competitors . the top 10 competitors average $ 1 . 2m .\nsince earning a stellar relationship in the ultra - competitive aspen market , evojets has become a trusted fixture in the on - demand charter universe .\nfly orana is a is seen as one of evojets ' s biggest rivals . fly orana is a is a private company that was founded in , in null . fly orana is a is in the travel agency industry . fly orana is a has nan less employees vs . evojets .\nbooking a charter flight to scottsdale , arizona is simple with evojets . this desert gem in the southwest is packed with high - end golf resorts :\nwith coast - to - coast capability and a massive interior cabin the challenger 300 is a client favorite . get challenger 300 charter rates and info with evojets .\nheadquartered in manhattan , evojets lives and breathes the new york private jet market . contact us 24 / 7 to book your next private jet to new york .\nif you\u2019d like to learn more about evojets and toronto private jet charter , contact us today at ( 877 ) 970 - 5387 or request a quote online .\nfounded in aspen in 2006 , evojets is a leader in charter flights to aspen . experience in the mountains is incredibly important \u2013 fly with the experts at evo .\ncall evojets today for phenom 100 charter rates and info . this popular very light jet seats 4 passengers and is perfect for short - to - mid - range missions .\nshowcased in volume 1 of the coolest startups in america , which profiled 72 of the nation ' s most innovative and exciting new businesses , evojets continues to raise eyebrows .\nauthor doreen bloch profiled businesses from various fields , focusing on the most intriguing examples of future - state business , and evojets represented the growing on - demand charter industry .\nevojets has always maintained industry - leading service and considered customer satisfaction its # 1 priority . regardless of the nature , size and duration of the flight , we are committed to tailoring your charter experience to a luxury fit . be it for executive , personal or large group travel evojets is fully equipped to service any type of client at any time .\nevojets llc ( aka evo jets ) and evojetshare llc do not own , maintain , or operate any aircraft . evojets and evojetshare are not direct or indirect air carriers . all advertised charter flight services are offered and provided by third party federally licensed direct air carriers , certified under federal aviation regulations part 135 or part 121 as issued by the federal aviation administration .\nevojets ' founders adriann wanner and christopher kelly were both named in inc . ' s 2011 ' 30 under 30 ' list , highlighting the nation ' s most exciting and innovative young business owners to watch . these recognized playmakers collaborated in 2007 to build evojets , which paved the way for a more cost - efficient and customer - centric model for the private aviation industry .\nto know more about evojets or its service you can call us at 877 970 jets ( 5387 ) or you can simply click on request a quote to immediately charter the aircraft of your choice .\nevojets is the right place for you if you are looking to charter the luxurious falcon 7x . do fill our quote request form and we will contact you promptly to discuss your needs and preferences .\nnow headquartered in new york city , evojets provides jet charter services all over the us and internationally . our clients include noteworthy ceos , professional sports teams , foreign royalty and private flyers of all kinds .\nevojets llc and evojetshare llc do not own , maintain , or operate any aircraft . evojets and evojetshare are not direct or indirect air carriers . all advertised charter flight services are offered and provided by third party federally licensed direct air carriers , certified under federal aviation regulations part 135 or part 121 as issued by the federal aviation administration . many thanks to cessna aircraft company for the use of their photos .\ntoronto\u2019s main airport is lester b . pearson ( cyyz / yyz ) . with so much to do in toronto , you can likely find an evojets charter flight on the runway on any given day !\nfunded by a small group of private travelers , evojets\u2019 founders set out to evolve the private aviation industry by finally bringing to the marketplace a unique service that offered value and flexibility without compromising safety and service .\nif you\u2019re planning on travelling to zurich , you should consider your own private jet rental . made specifically for luxury travel , evojets offers private jet charters to zurich for all sorts of travel reasons , including :\nat evojets , we arrange private jet charters all over the world . not surprisingly , many of our clients fly private to popular places like las vegas , monaco , the bahamas and other major gaming resort locations .\nhere at evojets , we are constantly delivering our passengers to the most exclusive , luxurious events the world has to offer . here are some of the best upcoming events in fall of 2015 for the luxury traveler :\nrenowned for its uncompromising safety standards , exceptionally competitive and transparent pricing and high - touch 24 / 7 customer service , evojets has become one of the fastest growing and most respected private aviation services firm in the world .\nevojets co - founder and president , adriann wanner , has dedicated her career to revolutionizing the private aviation industry . since its formation in 2007 adriann has driven the company with three unwavering principles ; safety , value and integrity . now one of the fastest growing and most respected providers of on - demand private jet charter in the united states , evojets has become a model for what customers should and can expect from their private jet broker .\nunlike many programs that limit your aircraft options , evojets understands that your private travel needs may change with each trip . we also believe that private aircraft charter should be a completely transparent and attainable service for anyone interested .\nswitzerland is also a common meeting place for politicians , and has a great deal of cultural history as well . many people charter private jets to zurich for a variety of different reasons , and those that do travel through evojets .\nthe freedom and flexibility that private jet travel offers is unparalleled . with evojets , you can fly to almost any airport in the world with as little as 2hrs notice . see below for some of our most popular private jet charter cities .\nevojets is headquartered in new york , ny and aspen , co . we are available 24 / 7 to assist you in booking a charter , learning more about our services or answering any questions you may have . contact us any time !\nromantic getaways are what you make them . your relationship , free from responsibilities , projects , and deadlines , can return to the essence of what makes it special . the right setting will spark the magic , and evojets can get you there !\nwhen evojets bypasses all the round - about airline connections and flies you directly to miami ,\nthe magic city ' s\nexciting cruise opportunities , varied entertainment , and enormous range of recreation will seem like they ' re right next door to home .\nmanyelitetravelersarriving via private jet come backto the caribbean oasis year after year , a true testament to the islands\u2019 ability to impress even the most discerning visitors . travel to this beautiful islandwith opulence and comfort by booking a private jet charter to bahamas offered by evojets .\nevojets specializes in on - demand charter , offering premium aircraft that meet rigorous safety standards for any trip , anytime , anywhere in the world . with an in - network fleet of thousands of aircraft , our full - service charter agents can truly accommodate any request\nyour pet is a member of your family and is welcome aboard all your evojets charter flights , in the cabin . please make sure to alert your charter agent if bringing a pet , and also note that charges may apply in the event of damages , spills , etc .\ntypically renowned for its beaches and rich nightlife , miami too is a good place for golfing enthusiasts to spend their weekends . evojets provides charter flights to miami , florida , with state - of - the - art comfort and hospitality . check out some of our favorite golf locations :\nif you wish to experience a private flight , please call us on 877 - 970 - 5387 or request a quote for your preferred choice of private jet . for more information about evojets , our founders and team , and private aviation topics , visit us on twitter and facebook !\nleveraging over 100yrs of experience in aviation and a vast network of buyers , sellers and traders of aircraft , evojets can facilitate your next transaction from start to finish . our industry experts can aid in the sale , acquisition or swap of any aircraft , and perform pre - buy inspections and maintenance due diligence .\nthe top 10 competitors in evojets ' competitive set are liberty jet , fly orana is a , v1 jets , boat hampton , luxaviation , panorama air charter , corporate air charter , imperial jets , chief executive air and horizon jets . together they have raised over 0 between their estimated 2 . 4k employees .\nevery day there is an event somewhere in the world . you simply have to find it . consider the above list of upcoming events for your next travel destination , and be sure and come back to the evojets blog to find out about other events and activities coming up for luxury travelers in 2016 and beyond .\nevojets was founded in 2006 , at a time when \u201csafety\u201d and \u201cvalue\u201d were still mutually exclusive offerings within the jet charter market . private travelers were paying a premium for pre - paid programs that guaranteed safety and service while the on - demand charter market created noticeable savings but at the expense of consistency and client - confidence .\nyou may also find that you need to fly out of zurich on your own schedule . you can find some excellent costs on private jets from zurich airport by booking with evojets today . we\u2019re the leading solution for on - demand private aviation , and we\u2019re confident that we have the aircraft and service to meet your needs .\ntoronto has a culture all unto itself . this beautiful city has over 2 , 500 , 000 residents , is ethnically diverse , technologically advanced and is incredibly compact . there is so much to do both for the executive traveler and the recreational traveler , that it\u2019s no wonder toronto is such a commonly requested destination for our private charters here at evojets .\nfrom the very first time you connect with an evojets agent , you will be in contact with the only person to ever handle your charter experience \u2013 our staff are professionals in high - end customer service , luxury concierge hospitality and charter aircraft sourcing . no getting bounced around - we provide individual best - in - class service from the very first phone call .\nfrom the very first time you connect with an evojets agent , you will be in contact with that person throughout your entire charter experience - our agents are professionals in high - end customer service , luxury concierge hospitality and aircraft sourcing . no more getting bounced around from person to person . we provide best - in - class service from the very first phone call .\nparis fashion week \u2013 september 30th to october 7th if you are at all interested in fashion , you have to attend paris fashion week . the upcoming event is the \u201cready to wear\u201d event , taking place in early october with many of the world\u2019s leading designers . arrive in a private jet charter from evojets and you\u2019ll be able to see why paris is the leading location for fashion and style .\nevojets - a private jet brokerage firm , founded by chris kelly and adriann wanner has been selected by inc . magazine as the\nbest private jet service\n. we offer customiised solutions at affordable prices and are available 24 * 7 , 365 days a year . call us on 1 - 877 - 970 - 5387 or visit us at urltoken for charter flights to any destination in the world !\nnorfolk , va \u2013 a great family destination , this waterside city is a great escape from the modern day metropolis . with its famed virginia arts festival in the spring and a mix of museums , galleries and chef owned restaurants , norfolk is a big draw for locals and out - of - town travelers looking for a relief from the mundane . book your next direct charter flight to norfolk international airport ( orf ) with evojets and experience this renowned cultural landmark in convenience and luxury .\ncharleston , sc \u2013 the culturally rich city of charleston , south carolina has become a destination for art , entertainment and edibles . ranked by forbes as one of the best american weekend destinations , charleston boasts gourmet country cooking ( think prawns and grits ) , superb golf options ( the ocean club , kiawah island & jack nicklaus ) and mesmerizing architectural gems with strong history built within . a true southern experience with high - end appeal , enjoy your days exploring the city and nights winding down with wine and jazz . luxury hotels , many of which have been awarded top billing in travel authorities like travel + leisure and condenaste can be found sprinkled throughout the charming cobblestone streets both downtown and by the beach . for a taste of southern hospitality at its best , charleston is a must . flying 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please let the business know that you contacted bbb for a bbb business profile .\nas a matter of policy , bbb does not endorse any product , service or business .\nprivate jet charter is an expensive service with hundreds of providers to choose from .\nwe welcome clients of all kinds , from first - time flyers with minimal needs to corporate accounts with six - figure packages .\nwe staff dedicated aviation professionals \u2013 not salespeople \u2013 with real knowledge of private jet charter .\ncontact us today for quotes , information or to learn more about our jet charter services .\nyour broker can handle the operational concerns of your trip , while you focus on what matters most .\ncontact us today to see why hundreds of discerning clients return and fly with us each year .\nprivate jet charter can serve many purposes , from short - range day trips to international travel spanning weeks . no matter what type of private jet charter services you\u2019re looking for , we have the aircraft you need . see below for some of our most popular aircraft .\nking air charters are a versatile and cost effective option . try the legendary king air 200 , the most reliable and versatile turboprop on the market .\nmake your next trip a citation excel charter , and see why this aircraft is a best seller . enjoy excellent range , cargo capacity and a lush cabin experience .\ngulfstream g - 650 charter rates can vary from trip to trip . this popular business jet offers an unparalleled cabin experience and best - in - class range .\nwith thousands of in - network aircraft , we can schedule your next private jet to los angeles on a moment\u2019s notice . fly to or from any la airport with ease .\nchicago private jets are available 24 / 7 / 365 at evo . we can depart or arrive from any of the city\u2019s many airports \u2013 call us for your next trip .\npricing for one - way charter flights can vary based on the dates , destinations and lead time .\nin many cases , jet charter clients pay a round - trip price for one - way flights . with a good private jet broker , this can be easily avoided .\nlearn how one - way charter flights are priced , and how to get point - to - point pricing on your next trip .\npricing for round - trips is determined by total flight time and the number of days the trip spans .\nsince aircraft have daily minimum flight time commitments , some charter flights are billed for more flight hours than the plane actually flies .\nlearn about the various factors that affect a round - trip charter flight and know what to expect when you book .\nclients utilize private charters for convenience and comfort , but they also come in handy for last - minute service .\nwhen commercial flights don ' t exist or offer the amenities required , a last minute charter flight may save the day .\njet charter prices are most competitive when using regional airports that cater to private jet travel .\nusing major international airports almost always results in additional fees and an inferior private travel experience .\nlearn why major airports are more expensive and exactly how much they may cost you .\nwith aircraft constantly in motion between south florida and all major cities , our private jet charter service can provide a variety of aircraft options to and from miami on a moment\u2019s notice . call us today and schedule your next trip to south beach !\nyour private charter flight to miami will likely be accommodated by one of three local airports including miami international airport , kendall - tamiami airport , or dade - collier training and transition airport .\n- located 15mi north of downtown miami is opalocka executive , the main private airport servicing the miami area . offering a far more relaxing and seamless experience than miami intl , this airport is the choice for almost every private flyer in the area .\n- also called wilcox field - is 8 miles northwest of the central business district of miami . the airport is served by one fixed base operator ( fbo ) , signature flight support , which provides services for private aviation and passengers .\n- is located 13 miles southwest of central miami and serves as a reliever airport for miami international . four fbos offer general aviation services at this airport : lacross aviation , llc , falcontrust air , reliance aviation , and international flight center .\n\u2013 with multiple aircraft moving up and down the east coast on an hourly basis , charter flights from new york to miami are always available at fantastic prices .\n\u2013 much of the caribbean is just a short hop from miami . we can have you on the white sandy beaches of the bahamas in less than 90 minutes .\n\u2013 ready to trade the lake effect for a warm ocean breeze ? hop on one of our jets and be in sunny south florida in as little as 2 . 5 hours .\nthe cost to charter a private jet can range widely in price , based on flight time and the type of aircraft . a private jet rental from bahamas to miami will cost $ 2 , 500 or more in a light jet , for example .\nplease note that the above prices are ballpark estimates ; specific pricing for a given trip will vary , and these amounts cannot be guaranteed for any specific flight .\nthere are two main options to fly into miami , opa - locka airport ( opf ) and miami international ( mia ) . while both airports have customs officials and can handle international flights , miami international has a larger customs operation and usually moves quicker than the opa - locka customs , which is a call - out service that can sometimes take a bit longer .\nthe best aircraft to use to fly into miami is determined more by where you are leaving from and how many people will be travelling with you on the aircraft . for instance , if you are chartering a jet from new york city to miami with 5 people and light luggage i would recommend a light jet , if you had 7 or 8 passengers on the aircraft i would suggest a midsize jet .\nwhile opa - locka is the preferred charter airport in miami but it is about 10 minutes farther from downtown . although opa - locka is farther from miami it is usually quicker to get in and out of due to lack of commercial travel and the ground traffic associated with it .\nwe can have a rental car waiting at the fbo for you upon your arrival into either airport in miami . we have access to many different vehicles including sports cars , luxury sedans and suvs and even a large variety of convertibles to enjoy the miami weather .\nmiami\u2019s airports can support all types and sizes of private jets . the aircraft you choose should be tailored to the distance you are flying , the number of passengers and amount of baggage you\u2019re bringing along , as well as your budget and preferences .\nthe following table shows the average ranges ( in statute miles and flight hours ) for all the major aircraft types , as well as their average cubic ft . of baggage space :\nplease note that the above values are averages across a series of aircraft ; specific ranges and baggage space may fall outside of these estimates in certain cases .\nwater activities abound along miami ' s dazzling shoreline . try deep sea fishing , scuba diving , freshwater fishing , luxury yachts , snorkeling , speedboats , dining cruises , sailboat charters , wreck diving , and more . just a few places to find exciting water adventures include :\ngreater miami has one of the world ' s most superb artificial reef programs , or for over 180 , 000 acres of natural reefs , you can head to greater miami ' s biscayne national park , the only living tropical reef within the continental u . s .\nthe arts and culture of miami are both beautiful and diverse , so no matter what your tastes , you are sure to find something enjoyable . among the wide range of choices are :\nmiami has hot summers , with temperatures in the 80s . the hottest month is august , with an average maximum temperature of 87 . 2 degrees fahrenheit . winters are very mild , typically in the 60s , and the coldest month - january - has an average minimum temperature of 62 . 6 degrees . the area has an annual average precipitation of 46 . 6 inches , with generally wetter summers than winters . june is the wettest month of the year , with an annual rainfall of 6 . 9 inches .\nwith an in - network fleet of thousands , we have a variety of aircraft available in almost every city in the country .\ngive them a call & let them know exactly what you ' re looking for . they find great deals & . . .\nwe just touched down in burbank , thank you so much for being so helpful with the flight .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nwe have the highest safety standards in the on - demand charter industry . click here to learn more .\nwe can have you off the ground in as little as 2 - 4hrs , if required . however , we like to have at least 7 - 10 days ' notice in order to make sure we can offer you the most optimal aircraft options for your trip .\nwe no longer feature a traditional jet card program but can offer competitive bulk pricing packages . ask to speak to an agent or call us today to learn more .\ncancelation policies will vary on a per - trip basis and also by aircraft . all cancelation policy info will be made clear to you before you confirm your trip .\ni continue to be impressed by your customer service ! thanks so much for everything - i look . . .\nclick here to learn more about our aircraft sales department and see our featured aircraft for sale .\nthe absolute highest safety standards in the industry - our aircraft , crew and operations staff are guaranteed to be rated gold or better by arg / us , the market\u2019s largest third - party safety rating organization . this level of commitment to quality equipment and crew is unparalleled in the world of on - demand charter .\nwe believe that private aircraft charter should be a completely transparent and attainable service for anyone interested .\ncall us today or speak to an agent about your upcoming trip . we would love to hear from you .\nthe flight was great , and the pilots were very capable and nice . jake did a good job coordinating everything and making sure we had a good experience . as always , i appreciate your team ' s personal , and yet professional , style in assisting us .\nwow ! what a superb plane and a wonderful and professional flight crew . kudos to you . i would not hesitate to fly that equipment again and will be calling you soon to book our next trip .\n. . if the subject ever comes up , please be assured that your company will get the highest recommendation from me . you were awesome , and we couldn ' t have been more grateful .\ni really enjoyed working with you - thank you for taking the time to so thoroughly talk us through our options . we will absolutely be using you guys again for our next flight\ngive them a call & let them know exactly what you ' re looking for . they find great deals & will take good care of you .\nwe just touched down in burbank , thank you so much for being so helpful with the flight .\nthank you so much for the updated pricing and for being so responsive . it is always such a pleasure working with you and a relief knowing that you always have everything taken care of\nthanks for working so hard on the flight for my wife . great pricing - nice work !\nwe had a great flight - good plane , wonderful crew . flying back to new york with you !\ngreat flight ! i will happily and confidently refer you to my friends .\nwe would love to hear from you ! if you wish to share your experiences or have any specific charter flight requests , contact us at charter @ urltoken for full contact info visit us our learn more page .\nspeaker , 2012 a gathering of prominent innovators from around the world discussing industry trends , leadership development and proven growth tactics .\nspeaker , 2012 inviting only select professionals , astia explores the state of female entrepreneurship , its importance and nurturing its growth .\nspeaker , 2011 an inspiring event showcasing inc magazine ' s standout businesses and founders .\nthe cost to charter a plane can range anywhere from $ 1 , 200 - $ 10 , 000 per billable flight hour . that range includes a wide variety of aircraft from small turboprops to the most expensive luxury business jets .\naside from the hourly rate of the aircraft , there many factors which affect private jet charter pricing .\n\u2013 based on the hourly rate of the aircraft and the number of flight hours .\n\u2013 charges vary by type of plane , distance flown and the cost of fuel .\n\u2013 domestic flights incur a tax of 7 . 5 % on top of all charges .\nwant more detail on these fees and other useful info ? visit our glossary for more information .\nthis sample breakdown shows all the anticipated fees involved in the average jet rental price .\nbillable flight time fees make up the bulk of any private jet charter 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city from the map , filter by state or scroll down to browse all of our top cities .\nare you creating a valuable connection with your clients ? keep these 3 important ideas in mind at your next meeting .\nat some point in the history of most successful companies , key executives were likely called to participate in investor road shows . an incredibly important step in the growth of a new business , or one about to go public , the road show can be a highly stressful yet defining moment in the timeline of\u2026\nour charter flight expert rich palese chooses his favourite spots along america ' s beautiful pacific northwest - a place known for its lush forests , pristine coastline and some very cool cities . . .\nour refund and exchange policy will vary for each trip , and is always clearly and concisely conveyed to our clients in advance of booking .\na private jet brokerage firm specializing in providing customized charter services to any destination in the world .\nthe bbb customer review rating represents the customer ' s opinion of the business . the customer review rating percentages are based on the total number of positive , neutral , and negative reviews posted .\nthe bbb letter grade represents the bbb ' s opinion of how the business is likely to interact with its customers . the bbb grade is based on bbb file information about the business . in some cases , a business ' grade may be lowered if the bbb does not have sufficient information about the business despite bbb ' s requests for that information from the business .\nthe bbb customer review rating plus the bbb rating is not a guarantee of a business ' reliability or performance . bbb recommends that consumers consider a business ' bbb rating and customer review rating in addition to all other available information about the business .\ntoronto is a business and financial center , and like most world cities , it has a variety of hotels , resorts , and other accommodations for those that are flying in for a visit . there are thousands of hotels in toronto , so you\u2019re likely to find a great place to stay no matter where you go , but be sure and consider the following luxury hotels :\nbecause of its diversity and population , there are literally hundreds of outstanding dining experiences in toronto \u2013 enough that , if you\u2019re feeling adventurous , you can simply ask to be dropped off anywhere in the heart of the city and there is a chance you will stumble upon some outstanding cuisine .\ntoronto is the type of city that holds some unique events or activities nearly every weekend . it is home to excellent music , multiple art galleries and museums , and even one of the largest zoos in the country . depending on what you enjoy , there is a good chance you\u2019ll find it in toronto , with events , activities , and venues that include :\nwhen it comes to luxury , there is no place that treats you quite like a casino . from the suites to the high roller rooms to the bars , clubs , restaurants and service , gaming resorts have it down to an art form , helping the elite class truly understand and feel what it means to be high status .\nif you\u2019re looking for a casino adventure , chances are the first place you\u2019ll look is las vegas , reno , or somewhere in nevada where casino resorts are both common and well developed . but every once in a while it\u2019s nice to have somewhere else to go in order to get the same experience , but not have to travel to nevada each time .\nread on to find some of the top luxury casino resorts outside of nevada around the country \u2013 some you\u2019ve heard of before , and others that may be brand new or hidden gems .\nlake charles regional airport ( klch / lch ) is a frequent destination of private jet travelers , likely in large part to the amazing l\u2019auberge casino resort located just 8mi away . this resort offers a full slate of table games , slots and a poker room , as well as spectacular amenities . the casino features a full spa and also its own golf course , if your luck runs out at the tables .\nbiloxi has more than a half dozen casinos , many of which have some luxury rooms . the penthouse suite in ip biloxi is one of the best , with a high limit gaming room that comes with an excellent menu and 75 slot machines , and is located right near the poker rooms for a bit of extra silence and privacy . bonus : beau rivage resort and casino in biloxi , rated one of the top hotels and casinos in the nation .\nthunder valley is located in a city right near sacramento , and while that may not scream \u201cluxury\u201d right away , thunder valley is known to be the size of most vegas casinos , and the beaujolais suite is 2140 square feet of comfort for those that really like their space . that suite also comes with a personal sauna .\nunlike thunder valley , however , west baden springs hotel also has several casinos around it , and has a perfect 5 star rating at tripadvisor . west baden springs is an enormous property , with specialty suites that have a lot of character and 51 , 000 square feet of gaming . the high limit area also has its own vip lounge .\n380 table games is the standout number of this popular connecticut luxury casino . the property is enormous , with over 9 , 000 , 000 square feet and a very modern cut and color , foxwoods is a great choice for those that want a brief private jet charter from new york , or simply want to spend their days gaming in one of the united states\u2019 best hotel casinos .\ngaming has come a long way , becoming more technologically advanced , modern , and enjoyable for both traditional and luxury travelers alike . with excellent suites and enjoyable high limit gaming , the above casinos are a great choice for those looking to start their travel .\nit\u2019s hard to imagine a destination as fun and relaxing as the bahamas . there are few better places for luxury travel , and even fewer with the character and beauty that the bahamas provide . the bahamas attract many travelers , especially in the fall and holiday months , when there are several exciting events that take place in the bahamas including :\nit\u2019s not what you do in the bahamas , it\u2019s where you stay . the islands offer variety of incredible resorts and hotels that are sure to impress . but if you\u2019re looking for the truest in luxury accommodations , you may want to consider the following private island resorts in the bahamas :\nmusha cay \u2013 an exclusive private island resort with a 10 , 000 square foot manor , musha cay has been placed on many lists as the most luxurious private island resort in the entire world \u2013 not just the islands of the bahamas .\nkamalame cay \u2013 the villas in this private island are fully staffed with white sand beaches that are nothing short of exemplary . the entire island is 96 acres , with fishing , water sports , and spa treatments on hand .\nfowl cay \u2013 start at the seabreeze villa , and fall asleep to the sounds of the ocean , or try birdcage villa and enjoy the practically 360 degree views . there is really no way to go wrong at fowl cay , and the service there is equally incredible .\nof course , you can also stay in the suites at the atlantis , the one and only ocean club , and more . there are countless beautiful resorts with outstanding suites that will make your entire trip worthwhile .\nthe bahamas are probably best known for their beaches . you can start with the islands of marsh harbour , bimini , and eleuthera \u2013 beautiful white sand beaches that attract the most discerning of eyes and stand out from the beaches in the rest of the caribbean .\nthe cuisine of the bahamas is also exemplary . no short list can do the bahamas justice , but you can start with shannon cove on cat island , flying fish at freeport , sip sip on harbour island , and pier 1 bahamas restaurant on freeport .\nfinally , engage yourself with some of the amazing activities . you can visit blue lagoon island and interact with the dolphins , scuba and snorkel in nearly every island in the bahamas , and , of course , enjoy some romantic tours with your partner , such as the barefoot sailing sunset champagne cruise in nassau .\nthe bahamas is one of the most amazing vacation spots for the luxury traveler , and worth the experience for any visitor .\nalthough the world is filled with countless activities , often there needs to be some \u201cexcuse\u201d to travel to a specific location \u2013 something that makes you choose that location over others . for many , the best reason to travel is because there is some type of event that calls to you \u2013 from festivals to celebrations to conventions and more .\nsonoma county harvest fair \u2013 october 2nd to the 4th voted the best wine event in sonoma county and your last opportunity to enjoy napa and sonoma before the weather cools , the sonoma county harvest fair features 150 wineries , as well as breweries , farm to table food , and more , all in a location that is excellent for a short getaway . charter a private jet to sonoma from san fran , la or anywhere else in the world to arrive in convenience and style .\nkona coffee cultural festival \u2013 november 6th to the 15th celebrate 200 years of kona coffee with the locals on the big island . considered one of the top 3 coffees in the world , the kona coffee cultural festival involves 10 full days of events , but what makes it especially enjoyable to the luxury traveler is that you can attend the events you want , and then enjoy the lovely hawaiian weather the remainder of your time there .\nfort lauderdale international boat show \u2013 november 5th to the 9th a staple for yacht lovers , the fort lauderdale international boat show is going into its 56th straight year , at a time of the year that is outstanding for enjoying the florida weather . this is a great experience even for those that have no intentions of an upcoming purchase , simply to see the superyachts that have been hitting the market .\npushkar camel festival \u2013 november 21st to november 30th though a little less \u201cluxury\u201d than many of the other events on this list , the pushkar camel festival is a festival of camels , and unlike any experience you will see in the entire world . 11 , 000 camels and 400 , 000 people visit india for the camel festival , and while many enjoy staying in the local tents , there are several accommodations including the pratap palace and hotel prem villas for those that want something more spacious .\na cornerstone of american history , virginia attracts private travelers from across the country . not only has virginia established itself as a culturally rich destination , but an east coast beach town with boardwalks and resort areas making it irresistible to all visitors . vibrant dining options , fun shops and a laid back beach vibe keep this a busy and buzzing sun filled family getaway , now made easier with private flights to norfolk , newport news and virginia beach .\nvirginia beach , va \u2013 the virginia beach oceanfront has long been a hot spot for jet setters and adoring locals looking for a relaxed yet exciting mid - atlantic coast destination . with a myriad of outdoor activities including acclaimed horse trails , beach walks and pet friendly parks , it has become more than a beach town but a culturally rich city , sharing its sandy shores with some of the best history museums , heritage sites and one of the country\u2019s best aquariums . getting there is easier than ever with direct charter flights into virginia beach airport ( 42va ) . click here to learn more on how to charter a private jet to virginia .\nnewport news , va \u2013 a true slice of hidden america , newport news is a small town that packs a big punch . as a city by the bay , outdoor activities are not lacking in this atlantic coast gem . with campgrounds , archery fields and an impressive aeromodel ( remote controlled plane ) flying course and runway , it\u2019s an impressive trip for kids ( and adults ) of all ages . thought - provoking museums , many on us aviation and the revolutionary war , battle ground sites and victory arches make it an attractive destination for travelers and historians alike . exploring the rich history of america has never been easier with private flights to newport news , va via williamsburg international ( phf ) airport ."]}
{"id": 56242, "summary": [{"text": "the standard vacuum oil company was a joint venture by standard oil of new jersey , and mobil oil to make and market products in the far east .", "topic": 31}, {"text": "around world war i , the market in the far east was too large to leave unattended , but still small .", "topic": 24}, {"text": "thus these two american oil companies started standard vacuum oil as a joint venture . ", "topic": 12}], "title": "standard vacuum oil company", "paragraphs": ["following the take - over in 1933 of the standard oil company ( new jersey ) ( later exxon ) by atlantic union oil company , the eastern hemisphere interests of standard oil company ( new jersey ) were merged with socony - vacuum oil company ( later mobil ) to create standard - vacuum oil company ( stanvac ) .\nthe commissioner of income - tax . . . vs standard vacuum oil company on 26 october , 1965\n1934 : socony - vacuum corp . changes its name to socony - vacuum oil co . , inc .\n1933 : socony - vacuum and standard of new jersey merge their far east facilities and interests into a 50 - 50 venture called standard - vacuum oil co . , or stanvac\n1931 : socony acquires all the assets of vacuum oil co . and changes its name to socony - vacuum corp .\nmobil ' s predecessor company , vacuum oil , first opened its melbourne branch in february 1895 .\n1889 : ohio oil company purchased by j . d . rockefeller subsequently consolidated into the standard oil trust\nlakshmipathi ( dr . t . n . ) vs standard vacuum oil company , ltd . . . . on 5 may , 1961\nwith magnolia as a full - fledged subsidiary , socony continued its growth by merging with vacuum oil company of rochester , new york , in 1931 to form the socony - vacuum oil company , inc . the standard oil company of ohio had acquired majority interest in vacuum oil in 1879 , and it was yet another strong company to emerge from the 1911 breakup . organized in 1866 , vacuum oil produced the first petroleum - based lubricants for horse - drawn carriages and , later , for steam engines . notably , vacuum oil introduced the mobil brand , which socony - vacuum continued to use .\n1879 : standard oil co . , headed by john d . rockefeller , purchases a three - quarter interest in vacuum\nthe exxonmobil historical collection consists of records , subject files , photographs , artifacts and multimedia materials related to exxon mobil corporation and its predecessors and subsidiaries including standard oil company , standard oil company of new york , standard oil company ( new jersey ) , and humble oil corporation .\noverview of the first oil pipeline ( 1879 ) , which attempted to compete with standard oil company and trust .\n1930 : vacuum acquires wadhams oil corp . , and the white star refining co .\nsocony vacuum oil company . . . . . . . . $ 97 , 715 , 701 standard oil company ( new jersey ) . . . . . . . . $ 46 , 767 , 397\n\u2026an oil - producing unit of the standard oil trust , which at that time owned refineries and distribution networks but no producing oil wells . as part of standard oil , the south penn oil company , headquartered in oil city , pennsylvania , expanded to become the largest oil producer in the appalachian region . it became\u2026\njust as socony expanded into the southwest , standard oil ( new jersey ) , too , sought to take advantage of new opportunities in the region and entered texas soon after socony , acquiring humble oil & refining company in 1919 . standard oil continued to build its interest in humble throughout the first half of the century . by 1958 , standard oil owned nearly 98 % of humble . the next year standard oil and humble consolidated their u . s . operations . by the end of 1960 , humble had absorbed esso standard ( standard ' s domestic operating company ) , carter oil company , enjay chemical company , oklahoma oil company and other standard oil affiliates , resulting in a more streamlined and efficient company .\nnot to be outdone , the company rebounded by forming the standard oil interests , consisting of about 20 holding companies . in 1899 , taking advantage of a new jersey law allowing a single corporation to own stock in other companies , standard oil company of new jersey became the holding company for the standard oil interests .\n\u2026nationwide standard oil trust ( see standard oil company and trust ) . in its early years its chief operations were marketing oil and related products , primarily in the rocky mountain area and in california . in 1913 , two years after the u . s . supreme court dissolved the standard oil combine , the company was again\u2026\n1929 : vacuum acquires the lubrite refining co . , a refining and marketing company based in st . louis\na decade later , vacuum introduced\nethyl\n, australia ' s first super grade motor spirit . around the same time in the us , vacuum ' s parent company , vacuum oil inc , merged with the standard oil company of new york to form socony vacuum , which subsequently became socony mobil and ultimately , mobil . socony mobil introduced the flying red horse ( pegasus ) logo which first appeared in australia in 1939 and became one of australia ' s best recognised corporate symbols .\nthis series contains charters , legal opinions , agreements and other documents detailing the formation and growth of the standard oil company and the standard oil trust . of particular interest are certified copies of the standard oil company charter of 1870 , standard oil solicitor s . c . t . dodd ' s legal opinions on the feasibility of creating the trust ( 1881 ) and an abstract of the trust agreement .\n\u2026and philanthropist , founder of the standard oil company , which dominated the oil industry and was the first great u . s . business trust . \u2026\n1888 : standard oil of new jersey establishes anglo - american oil co . ( predecessor of esso petroleum co . ) to market oil in the british isles\nas the merger provided increased stability in the domestic market , socony - vacuum set its sights on its foreign resources and joined with standard oil ( new jersey ) to form the standard - vacuum oil company , or stanvac , in 1933 . this 50 / 50 venture operated in nearly 50 countries , from africa to the south pacific , until the assets were divided in 1962 .\nin 1959 , standard oil ( new jersey ) discovered oil in libya , setting off a decade of major discoveries in the middle east . standard oil established itself as a global chemical producer in 1965 , following the formation of mobil chemical company in 1960 .\nin 1911 , after dissolution of the standard oil empire , eight companies retained \u201cstandard oil\u201d in their names , but by the late 20th century the name had almost passed into history . in 1931\n1928 : standard oil of new jersey acquires interest in turkish ( now iraq ) petroleum co .\nboth companies weathered the breakup well . provisions of the 1911 dissolution agreement assigned marketing for new york state and new england to standard oil company of new york ( socony ) and allowed socony to maintain its extensive overseas operations . standard oil ( new jersey ) maintained marketing in the mid - atlantic region and gained control of standard oil company of louisiana ( southern marketing ) , carter oil company ( production ) , imperial oil company ( canadian operations ) and gilbert & barker manufacturing ( service station equipment ) .\npart 7 : exxon corporation : series ii . publications and series iii . history of standard oil company ( new jersey ) research files\nstandard oil company ( later exxon ) and socony - vacuum oil company ( later mobil ) became part owners in 1948 to help provide market outlets and capital investment for the immense hydrocarbon reserves of saudi arabia . aramco\u2019s headquarters moved from san francisco to new york as part of the change in ownership .\nin 1903 , wilbur and orville wright used jersey standard fuel and mobiloil ( vacuum ) lubricants for their historic first flight at kitty hawk , north carolina .\n\u2026the standard oil trust ( see standard oil company and trust ) , which in 1899 became the holding company for all companies previously grouped in the trust . in 1911 the u . s . supreme court ordered it to divest itself of 33 of its american subsidiaries . meanwhile , the new jersey company had become , in\u2026\n1924 : ashland refining company of ashland , ky . , founded as a refining arm of swiss oil company of lexington\n1981 : kuwait oil company purchases the santa fe international corp . , of california\nas early as 1869 , vacuum oil used a stylized red gargoyle to advertise petroleum - based lubricants for horse - drawn carriages and steam engines .\n1956 : all of j . paul getty ' s oil holdings organized under getty oil\nthis series includes agreements , bills of sale and other material documenting the standard oil company ' s , the standard oil trust ' s and their affiliates ' acquisition of refineries , land , stock and property from companies in ohio , pennsylvania , new york and other states . also included are standard oil and its subsidiaries ' agreements forming exclusive relationships with pipeline and refining companies .\nthe former standard oil building , lower manhattan , new york city , constructed in 1921\u201328 atop an original building of 1884\u201385 ; designed by thomas hastings . it was the headquarters of the standard oil trust and successor companies until 1956 .\nin 1952 , jersey standard introduced uniflo motor oil , the first multigrade motor oil for both summer and winter use . in 1974 , mobil introduced the first synthetic motor oil \u2013 mobil 1\u2122 . today , mobil 1 is the world\u2019s leading synthetic motor oil brand\n1972 : bp sells 33 % of abu dhabi main areas ltd . to japanese oil company\nin 1933 , saudi arabia signed a now historic concession agreement giving standard oil of california ( socal ) permission to explore its country for oil . socal\u2019s wholly owned subsidiary , the california arabian standard oil company ( casoc ) with headquarters in san francisco , was assigned the task . to support this effort , the texas company ( later texaco ) acquired half of casoc in 1936 , and in 1944 , the enterprise was renamed the arabian american oil company , or aramco .\ncompanies that were engaged in producing , refining , and marketing oil were combined in the standard oil trust , created by the standard oil trust agreement signed by nine trustees , including rockefeller . by the agreement , companies could be purchased , created , dissolved , merged , or divided ; eventually , the trustees governed some 40 corporations , of which 14 were wholly owned . founded in 1882 , standard oil of new jersey was one component of the trust ; by design the standard oil trust embraced a maze of legal structures , which made its workings virtually\nfirst proposed in 1928 , the merger of standard oil co . of new york with vacuum oil co . of new york was consummated last week by an overwhelming vote of the companies ' stockholders . the law ' s delays had held up the merger . only last month did the government give up its attempt to prevent this union of two oldtime standard oil units ( time , june 15 ) . socony has $ 720 , 305 , 000 assets , earned $ 40 , 246 , 000 last year ; vacuum has $ 240 , 545 , 000 assets , earned $ 20 , 393 , 000 last year . united , they form a company which ranks third ( after shell and new jersey standard ) . . .\na year earlier , however , the ohio attorney general had begun legal proceedings to order all ohio companies affiliated with standard oil to separate and begin operating independently . other states soon followed , with charges that standard oil continued to violate anti - trust laws . in may 1911 , after years of legal proceedings , the united states supreme court declared standard oil company of new jersey an\nunreasonable\nmonopoly and ordered it to dissolve , resulting in 34 distinct and separate companies .\n3 . the assessee company is a non - resident . it was incorporated in the state of delaware in the united states of america with the object of taking over the assets of two companies - socony vacuum oil company and standard oil company ( new jersey ) . the capital of the assessee company was $ 10 , 000 , 000 divided into 100 , 000 shares of the value of $ 100 each . on the date of acquisition the book values of the assets of two companies as recorded in their books of account were :\nthe re - organized standard oil company of new jersey and standard oil company of new york emerged as two of the strongest companies . ( the former would become exxon ; the latter mobil . ) throughout the 20th century , both companies continued to grow and forge individual identities . this growth meant strengthening its industry alliances , merging with other companies , developing new technologies and diversifying its holdings .\nthe collection is organized in four subgroups : standard oil company , mobil corporation , exxon corporation and exxon mobil corporation . due to size , the finding aid has been divided into several separate pages .\nas motor vehicles became more popular in australia , vacuum expanded its operations . in 1924 vacuum opened its first bulk petroleum products terminal at pulpit point in sydney and took delivery of its first imported bulk oil products cargo , a 1 . 5 million gallon shipment carried from the united states by the tanker\nht harper\n.\nsocony - vacuum reorganized in 1955 to become the socony mobil oil company , inc . further consolidation occurred in 1959 , when magnolia petroleum company , as well as general petroleum corporation ( a california - based affiliate ) and mobil producing company ( a socony mobil subsidiary ) began operating as the mobil oil company , a wholly owned subsidiary of socony mobil . a decade later , with increased brand recognition for mobil products , socony mobil opted to once again change its name , this time becoming simply the mobil oil corporation .\nother companies that once were part of the trust include atlantic richfield company , buckeye pipe line company ( ohio ) , chesebrough - pond\u2019s inc . , pennzoil company , and union tank car company ( new jersey ) .\n1947 : consortium of phillips , ashland , signal oil and gas , j . s . abercrombie , sunray mid - continent oil co . , globe oil and refining co . , and pauley petroleum inc formed to bid on neutral zone concession ; consortium is named american independent oil company [ aminoil ]\n1970 : french petroleum company of canada founded . the company is renamed total petroleum ( north america ) later that year\n1928 : royal dutch / shell , anglo - persian , cfp , exxon , mobil , atlantic richfield , gulf oil corporation , standard oil of indiana [ amoco ] , and participations and explorations corp . , establish a joint venture called the near east development company ; the near east development company signs\nred lines agreement\nbinding participating companies to cooperate with turkish petroleum company in any ventures in turkey , the levant , iraq and arabian peninsula ( atlantic , gulf , and standard eventually sell their shares to other participants )\n1954 : consortium of oil companies , including british petroleum , jersey , socony , texaco and socal , gulf , royal dutch / shell group , iricon agency ltd . , richfield oil corp . , signal oil and gas , aminoil , sohio , getty , atlantic oil , tidewater oil , san jacinto petroleum corp . , and cfp form the iranian oil participants ltd . ( iop ) . iop then negotiates agreement with iranian government and for oil production in iran\nthe flying red horse was first used by vacuum oil in south africa in 1911 . in 1931 , when vacuum merged with socony , the red pegasus \u2013 a symbol of speed and power \u2013 was adopted as its u . s . trademark . in 1968 , mobil adopted new - look pegasus service stations . the red pegasus remains among the most recognized corporate symbols in american petroleum history .\n1959 : magnolia petroleum and general petroleum merged with other domestic subsidiaries into socony mobil oil company ; two major operating divisions created within the company : mobil oil co . for the u . s . and canada , and mobil international oil co . for the rest of the world ( except the areas in which stanvac had interests )\nthis series is comprised of two versions of the unpublished history of standard oil ( 1908 and circa 1911 ) by w . f . taylor , an extensive history of the organization , and a brief homage to the company by elbert hubbard .\noil was a basic source of conflict between the united states and japan . this book examines the role played by the standard - vacuum oil company in the crisis that led to pearl harbor .\nstanvac\nwas the largest american supplier of oil to japan and represented the single largest american direct investment in asia before the war . in the context of stanvac ' s relations with various governments , the author examines the ways in which united states petroleum policy was formulated and the arrangements by which japan sought to increase its oil reserves . he provides new insight into the impact of the financial freeze of july 1941 , the origins of the pacific war , and the complexities of oil diplomacy .\n1954 : consortium of oil companies , including british petroleum , exxon , socony , texas oil , socal , gulf , royal dutch / shell group , and cfp form the iranian oil participants ltd . ( iop ) and negotiate agreement with iranian government and for oil production in iran\nalthough consolidation did advance the large - scale production and distribution of oil products , many critics believed that the resulting concentration of economic power was becoming excessive . in 1906 the u . s . government brought suit against standard oil company ( new jersey ) under the sherman antitrust act of 1890 ; in 1911 the new jersey company was ordered to divest itself of its major holdings\u201433 companies in all .\n1966 : socony mobil oil co . changes name to mobil oil corporation . mobil oil co . becomes the north american division ; mobil international becomes the international division , with coordinating responsibility for mobil petroleum co . inc .\n1903 : shell and dutch company n . v . koninklijke nederlandsche maatschappij tot explotatie van petroleum - bronnen in nederlandsch - indi\u00eb form the asiatic petroleum company\n1928 : pacific western oil corporation incorporated as a holding company for edward l . doherty and family which subsequently came under the control of j . paul getty\na big challenge to the oil industry came in 1973 with the arab oil embargo , with countries disrupting production , causing oil supplies to diminish and prices to soar . this event forced exxon and mobil to increase exploration and production in other parts of the world , including the north sea , the gulf of mexico , africa and asia . as a result of the energy crisis , mobil began seriously diversifying its holdings , acquiring marcor , the parent company of retailer montgomery ward and container corporation of america , producer of paperboard packaging . later , in 1976 , mobil corporation formed as a holding company for marcor and mobil oil corporation , which included the company ' s oil and gas operations and mobil chemical company .\nwith the merger of exxon and mobil in 1999 , the newly formed exxon mobil corporation brought together a shared history that dates back over 120 years to their origins as part of the standard oil family of companies .\n1980s : amoco sharjah oil company , sharjah , u . a . e . , in partnership with uea , produces natural gas and natural gas liquids in sharjah\n1918 : anglo - persian oil purchases british petroleum from british government , which in turn had seized the company form deutsche bank during w . w . i .\n1998 : texaco and shell oil form downstream alliance in the western u . s .\n1956 : acquisition of r . j . brown company of st . louis .\nthis series contains statistics , inventories , ledgers , correspondence and product information documenting various aspects of the company ' s operations , notably its refineries and pipelines . of particular interest is the\neleventh census of the united states statistics of manufactures\n( 1890 ) that includes production , labor and tax data for the company . lists and abstracts of industry competitors are also included . in addition , the general cipher code manual ( 1905 ) illustrates the lengths standard oil representatives were required to go to protect proprietary information . letters from standard oil ' s far east agent , william h . libby , offers insight into the japanese petroleum market .\n1954 : consortium of oil companies , including british petroleum , exxon , socony , texaco and socal , gulf , royal dutch / shell group , and cfp form the iranian oil participants ltd . ( iop ) and negotiate agreement with iranian government and for oil production in iran\nmobil announced its return to producing lubricating oils in australia in 1973 , commencing construction of a lubricating oil refinery alongside the existing adelaide fuels product refinery . the lubricating oil refinery opened in 1976 .\nin 1958 , jersey standard offered free road maps to customers as part of its happy motoring campaign . the maps featured \u2018happy\u2019 the oil drop man \u2013 an advertising character that was first introduced by esso\u2019s danish company during world war ii . today , thousands of exxon and mobil customers use our online fuel finder to help them on their journeys .\nare you interested in becoming a supplier for company saudi aramco ? register with asc today .\nin 1952 , aramco\u2019s headquarters \u2013 including many officers and executive staff \u2013 moved to dhahran , saudi arabia , and in 1980 , the saudi government completed its gradual buyout of aramco\u2019s assets . in 1988 , the successor company was established as the saudi arabian oil company ( saudi aramco ) .\nto join as a partner in the venture . by 1870 the firm of rockefeller , andrews , and flagler was operating the largest refineries in cleveland , and these and related facilities became the property of the new standard oil company , incorporated in ohio in 1870 . by 1880 , through elimination of competitors , mergers with other firms , and use of favourable railroad rebates , it controlled the refining of 90 to 95 percent of all oil produced in the united states .\n. all assets and interests formerly grouped in the trust were transferred to the new jersey company .\n1939 : ipc establishes abu dhabi petroleum company ltd . ( adpc ) to hold abu dhabi concession\nthe company\u2019s origins date to 1863 , when rockefeller joined maurice b . clark and samuel andrews in a\n\u2026and his associates organized the standard oil trust under the laws of ohio . a trust was a new type of industrial organization , in which the voting rights of a controlling number of shares of competing firms were entrusted to a small group of men , or trustees , who thus were able\u2026\n1981 : conoco becomes a wholly owned subsidiary of by e . i . du pont de nemours & company\nthe standard oil company ' s headquarters were at 26 broadway in new york city . this series traces the ownership of the primary and adjacent properties ( 1790 - 1890 ) . it is comprised of deeds , titles , wills , agreements , legal opinions , land surveys , a tax history search , and utility bills connected with 26 broadway . an 1884 abstract of the title outlines the history of the broadway property .\n1998 : arco sells majority interest in arco chemical company and divests its coal assets in the u . s .\n1950 : frontier oil refining of buffalo , n . y . , and national refining of cleveland , ohio , join ashland\non november 30 , 1999 the australian assets of esso were merged with those of mobil as part of the global merger of exxon corporation and mobil oil corporation and today mobil is part of the world ' s premier petroleum and petrochemical company .\n1998 : bp announces merger with amoco , new company will operate under the name bp amoco p . l . c .\n1994 : occidental petroleum corp . completes acquisition of placid oil co . , which was founded in 1936 by h . l . hunt\n1956 : after resigning as a geologist with phillips petroleum co . , t . boone pickens forms development and production company called petroleum exploration\nthis section is intended solely for the use of employees of aramco services company , ts affiliates and project managment teams in north america .\n1998 : total announces details of its development plans for iran ' s giant south pars gas field in coordination with the national iranian oil co .\nfoundation and governance documents , legal agreements , correspondence and memoranda , publications , financial reports , press releases , speeches , news clippings , histories , advertising and graphics material , posters , ledgers and record books , drawings and blueprints , photographs , moving images , sound recordings , and artifacts and memorabilia document the activities and functions of four major corporate entities - standard oil company , mobil corporation , exxon corporation and exxon mobil corporation - and their predecessors and subsidiaries ( 1790 - 2004 , bulk 1880s - 1990s ) .\n1959 : joint shell / esso exploration company called n . v . nederlandse aardolie maatschappij ( nam ) discovers gas fields in groningen in the netherlands\nas a company with such a close association with the tiger , esso , together with its parent company , exxonmobil , was instrumental in the establishment of the save the tiger fund in 1995 . today , exxonmobil contributes $ 1 million a year to help conserve asia ' s remaining wild tigers .\nmid - 1980s : royal dutch / shell buys remaining 31 % of shell oil u . s . a . ( the remainder that it did not yet own )\nboth of these famous pilots used mobil oil in their historic cross atlantic flights . lindberg in the spirit of st . louis in 1927 , and earhart in friendship in 1928 .\nthe discovery of vast reserves of crude oil and gas in bass strait in the early 1960 ' s changed the australian refining industry dramatically , as most companies changed to processing the locally produced oil instead of importing their raw materials . in 1970 further expansion and modification of the altona refinery was completed , making it possible for bass strait crude to be processed .\ntherefore in order to determine the capital of the company for the purpose of this act you have got to take the paid - up share capital of the company , then you have to add to it the reserves and you have to add only those reserve which have been subjected to taxation\n, and at p . 265 :\nthe collection originally served the corporation as a resource to fulfill business needs . as a result , it is an incomplete record . the collection succeeds , however , in providing insight into the early activities of the standard oil company and charting the growth of exxon and mobil ' s core business activities , namely the exploration , production , refining and marketing of petroleum products , and the industry ' s development and societal impact throughout the 20th century . in addition , the collection contains diverse material that can support research on related topics such as advertising and brand identity , management and corporate culture , the environment , architecture , graphic design , and philanthropy .\n30 . the following table prepared from the balance sheets and filed on behalf of the assessee company , ( correctness of which has been accepted ) , clearly supports the view .\nin october 1946 , mobil began constructing the altona refinery near melbourne . the refinery commenced operations in june 1949 , initially making lubricating oil and bitumen from imported crude oil . in 1955 , a multi - million dollar expansion program came on stream extending the refinery ' s product range into motor vehicle fuels and , in 1956 , it produced australia ' s first locally made aviation gasoline .\nthis series consists of nine letters that john d . rockefeller wrote to standard oil president henry c . folger , jr . most of the letters are brief and refer to previous communications , though of note is a longer letter of may 3 that reflects part of rockefeller ' s business philosophy as he expressed hopes for permanent success by giving the public the best quality goods at the most reasonable prices . he wrote that he would rather make a lower profit on his investment than have competitors take their customers .\n1993 : arco ' s u . s . oil and gas business restructured and divided into four business units\u2014arco permian , arco western energy , arco long beach , inc . , and vastar resources , inc .\n21 . it is true that the court in that case was dealing with a case of a banking company . but the characteristics noted are not peculiar to accounts of a banking company : they are applicable with appropriate variations to accounts of all companies , and different nomenclatures are used in the accounts to designate the residue on hand as\nsurplus\n,\nundivided profits\n, or\nearned surplus\n.\n1998 : arco subsidiary ( western midway co . ) and a unit of mobil corporation reaches agreement to exchange oil and gas properties in california ' s san joaquin valley and the gulf of mexico ; the california properties owned by western midway go to mobil , while mobil oil and gas properties in the gulf go to western midway . upon completion of the exchange , western midway will be sold to vastar resources inc . ( 82 . 2 % owned by arco )\nthe companies ' first major expansion was in the southwest . with oil discovered in corsicana , texas , as early as 1894 , this was a logical region for exploration . texas - based magnolia petroleum company experienced rapid growth during the 1910s and quickly caught socony ' s attention , resulting in substantial stock acquisitions . by 1925 , magnolia ' s stock was exchanged for socony stock , and socony ' s texas properties were transferred to the newly incorporated magnolia .\nin late 1990 , mobil purchased esso australia ' s refining and marketing operations . this gave mobil 100 per cent ownership of petroleum refineries ( australia ) pty ltd , the company that operated both the altona and adelaide refineries .\nthe company maintained a number of aramco offices in los angeles , tulsa , chicago and washington , d . c . , to carry out various recruiting , purchasing , shipping and other functions in support of the operations in saudi arabia .\n3 . so much of the premium realised by a company from the issue of any of its shares as it retained in the business shall be regarded as forming part of its paid - up capital for the purposes of rule 2 .\n12 . when shares are issued to the public at a premium , ordinarily premium at a uniform rate would be charged from all applicants for shares . but that is not because the law contains any prohibition against charging differential premiums . the right of a company to charge varying premiums in respect of blocks of shares having the same rights issued under different resolutions is not denied , and on principle there is no objection to the charging of varying rates of premium for shares issued under a single resolution , if all the parties concerned agree . the amount or value which a person intending to be a shareholder may pay in excess of the par value for acquiring the shares of a company depends upon the contract between the company and such a person .\na reserve in the sense in which it is used in rule 2 can only mean profits earned by a company and not distributed as dividends to the shareholders but kept back by the directors for any purpose to which it may be put in future\n.\nin 1958 , mobil unveiled plans to build an oil refinery at port stanvac , south of adelaide and operations began in 1963 . at the same time , mobil announced the construction of a major petrochemical plant near the altona refinery that produced its first products for sale in june 1961 .\n26 . the court was dealing in that case with the accounts of an indian company , the balance sheet of which was prepared according to the provisions of the indian companies act , 1913 . regulation 99 of the 1st sch . table a , required that reserves must be set apart before the directors recommended any dividend , but out of the profits of the company no amount was set apart towards reserves before the directors recommended payment of dividend to the shareholders . the identity of the amount remaining on hand at the foot of the profit & loss account was not preserved .\n2 . ( 1 ) whether the company is one to which rule 3 of schedule i applies , its capital shall be the sum of the amounts of its paid - up share capital and of its reserves in so far as they have not been allowed in computing the profits of the company for the purposes of the indian income - tax act , 1922 ( xi of 1922 ) , diminished by the cost to it of its investments or other property the income from which in not includible in the profits , so far as that cost exceeds any debt for money borrowed by it .\nin 1938 , the world\u2019s first commercial production of alkylate at a humble oil plant in texas made possible the manufacturing of iso - octane as a blending agent . in 1976 , mobil invented a process for converting methanol into high - octane gasoline . today , all north american gasoline contains octane and gasoline grades are based on\n19 . the explanation to r . 2 has no relevance in the present case . the difference between the assets received by the company and the par value of the shares issued cannot be called a book asset\nbrought into existence by creating or increasing ( by re - valuation or otherwise )\n. the assets received by the assessee company are real and tangible assets . it is only for accountancy purposes that a part of the value of the assets is allocated to the par value of the shares and the balance to the\ncapital surplus bought in\naccount . the high court was therefore right in holding that the account\ncapital surplus bought in\nin the balance sheet represents premium realised from the issue of its shares within the meaning of r . 3 , or in the alternative represents reserves not allowed in computing the profits of the company for the purpose of the indian income - tax act , 1922 .\ntwo essential characteristics must be present before the assessee can avail himself of the benefit of the rule , namely , that the amount should not have been allowed in computing the profits of the company for the purposes of indian income - tax act and that it should be a reserve as contemplated by the rule .\nthe directors had no power to distribute the sum as dividend . they could only recommended , as indeed they did , and it was upto the shareholders of the company to accept that recommendation in which case alone the distribution could take place . the recommendation was accepted and the dividend was actually distributed . it is , therefore , not correct to say that the amount was kept back . the nature of the amount which was nothing more than the undistributed profits of the company , remained unaltered . thus the profits lying unutilized are not specifically set apart for any purpose on the crucial date did not constitute reserves within the meaning of schedule ii , rule 2 ( 1 ) .\nthe 1980s and 1990s marked a period of relative prosperity for exxon and mobil , with increased oil supplies and reduced prices . this period also saw the introduction of new marketing techniques , such as exxon ' s tiger market convenience stores and mobil ' s speedpass technology . by 1999 , exxon and mobil were poised to merge and become the world ' s largest energy corporation .\n14 . under the companies act , 1913 , shares of a class already issued could be issued by a company at a discount , subject only to the conditions prescribed by s . 105a . but the act made no provision relating to the issue of shares at a premium . the matter was one governed by contract between the company and the intending acquirer of shares . in the companies act 1 of 1956 , certain restrictions are imposed upon the application of premiums received on issue of shares by s . 78 . shares could therefore be issued at a premium under the act of 1913 and that appears to be recognised by the terms of s . 78 ( 3 ) of the companies act of 1956 .\n6 . the provisions of the business profits tax act , 1947 , which have a bearing on the questions raised in the reference to the high court may first be summarised . by s . 4 of the act in respect of any business to which the act applies , business profits tax is charged , levied and paid on the taxable profits during any accounting period at the rates specified in the act . the expression\ntaxable profits\nis defined in s . 2 ( 17 ) as the amount by which the profits during a chargeable accounting period exceed the abatement in respect of that period .\nabatement\nis defined in s . 2 ( 1 ) ( insofar as it is material ) as meaning , in respect of any chargeable accounting period ending on or before the 31st day of march , 1947 a sum which bears to a sum equal to ( a ) in the case of a company , not being a company deemed for the purposes of s . 9 to be a firm , six per cent . of the capital of the company on the first day of the said period computed in accordance with sch . ii , or one lakh of rupees , whichever is greater , and ( b ) in respect of any chargeable accounting period beginning after the 31st day of march , 1947 , such sum as may be fixed by the annual finance act . schedule ii prescribes rules for the computation\nof the capital of a company for purposes of business profits tax\n. the material clauses are 2 ( 1 ) and 3 :\n11 . under the companies act , 1913 , shares could be issued for cash or against transfer of property , and it is not claimed that under the statute law in the state of delaware a different rule prevailed at the time when the assessee company took over the assets of the transferor companies . the indian companies act also places no restriction upon a company issuing shares for a consideration which exceeds the par value of the shares , and there is no evidence on the record that in the state of delaware there is such a restriction . a share is not a sum of money : it represents an interest measured by a sum of money and made up of diverse rights contained in the contract evidenced by the articles of association of the company . in the absence of any restriction in the law of delaware against the issue of shares otherwise than for cash , when shares are issued for consideration other than cash the value of the assets transferred in excess of the par value of shares issued would be regarded as premium for purposes of our system of law . no serious argument has been advanced before us on behalf of the commissioner controverting this part of the case .\nin 1997 a major modernisation project was completed at the altona refinery with mobil spending $ 250 million to replace the old thermofor catalytic cracker ( tcc ) with a modern unit known as a fluidised catalytic cracker ( fcc ) , representing the latest in refinery technology . the fcc significantly improved efficiency by allowing the refinery to process a larger range of crude oil , making it a more competitive purchaser on the international market .\n18 . rule 2 does not expressly say that the reserve admissible in the computation of capital should be one built out of profits , and this court did not suggest that the rule contained such an implication . observations made by chagla , c . j . in century spinning & manufacturing company ' s case ( 20 i . t . r . 260 . ) at p . 264 :\n1998 : shell oil co . , texaco inc . and saudi aramco initiate joint venture combining their eastern u . s . refining and marketing assets under the name motiva enterprises llc , paralleling a joint venture launched by shell and texaco under the name equilon enterprises llc for their midwest , southwest and west coast downstream assets ; shell to own 35 % of houston - based motiva , while texaco and aramco will each own 32 . 5 %\n( 1 ) whether on the facts found the tribunal was right in holding that the sum of $ 117 , 000 , 000 appearing in the balance sheet of the assessee company under the head\ncapital paid in surplus\nand constituting the excess of the book value of the assets over the face value of the shares represented premium realised from the issue of the shares as contemplated by rule 3 of schedule ii of the business profits tax , 1947 .\nit is common ground that respondent 1 company , though under , a single management , has two premises called the kasimode terminal and the royapuram terminal which are treated as\nfactory\nwithin the meaning of the factories act , 1948 , while the head office or territory office does not come under the factories act , and it could be more properly treated as a commercial establishment ' as defined in section 2 ( 3 ) of the act . the petitioner ' s contract with the company was marked before the assistant commissioner , as ex . a1 , and i was given an opportunity of perusing it . under the contract , the petitioner was required to visit kasimode and royapuram terminals and the territory office daily , starting from the kasimode terminal at 9 a . m . and devote adequate time to each of these places to give adequate time to each of these places , to give adequate and necessary medical attention to all members of the staff requiring attention .\n32 . the high court was therefore right in holding that the\nearned surplus\nrepresented reserves . the method in which the accounts are maintained in the light of the accountancy practice clearly indicates that at the end of the year , there have been specific appropriations in the account , and the conditions which this court regarded as essential in the century spinning & manufacturing company ' s case ( [ 1954 ] s . c . r . 203 . ) for constituting the fund into reserve are fulfilled .\n5 . the income - tax officer disallowed the claim of the assessee company for inclusion of the accounts\ncapital paid in surplus\nand\nearned surplus\nin the computation of taxable capital under sch . ii r . 2 ( 1 ) of the business profits tax act , and the appellate assistant commissioner agreed with him . but the income - tax appellate tribunal held that the difference between the value of the assets taken over and the value of stock and serial bonds issued by the assessee company was premium realized from the issue of its shares and retained in the business within the meaning of r . 3 of sch . ii and was in any event reserve not allowed in computing profits within the meaning of r . 2 ( 1 ) . the tribunal also held that the amount entered in the account\nearned surplus\nwas reserve liable to be taken into account is assessing business profits tax . in a reference under s . 19 of the business profits tax act , the high court agreed with the view of the tribunal on the three questions referred for its opinion .\nthere is a difference between the system of accounting of banking companies in india and the united states : . . . . . in india at the end of a year of account the unallocated profit or loss is carried forward to the account of the next year , and such unallocated amount gets merged in the account of that year . in the system of accounting in the u . s . a . each year ' s account is self - contained and nothing is carried forward . if after allocating the profits to diverse heads mentioned above any balance remains , it is carried to the\nundivided profits\nwhich become part of the capital fund . if in any year as a result of the allocation there is a loss the accumulated undivided profits of the previous years are drawn upon and if that fund is exhausted the banking company draws upon the surplus . in its every nature the undivided profits are accumulation of amounts of residue on hand at the end of year of successive periods of accounting and these amounts are by the prevailing accounting practice and the treasury directions regarded as a part of the capital fund of the banking company .\nhe has also got to\nattend to accident oases occurring while present at the terminals .\nin other cases of accidents it might be necessary for the petitioner to visit the injured persons either at the hospital or at their home for investigation and report . in such oases he would be given visiting fee . there is also a clause that , if , for any reason , the petitioner could not attend the territory office or terminals for any period , such as during illness , absence from madras , etc . , the petitioner should arrange for a qualified doctor to attend in his place . there is a separate fee for kasimode , royapuram and the territory office amounting to rs . 350 in all . subsequently this was increased . the petitioner was also required to examine candidates for employment in the territory office or terminals with a lee of rs . 5 per candidate , payable by the candidate himself . there is a final clause that under the agreement the petitioner would not be considered as an employee of the company and that the fees stated above will cover all the services rendered by him . he was not entitled to any other remuneration or benefits , such as company ' s annuity and insurance plan . the agreement concluded with a clause that the agreement was terminable with two months ' notice at the instance of either party .\n31 . the table disclosed that the balance of\nearned surplus\nat the end of the year did not merge into the account of the subsequent year . it represented a specific account into which were added the net profits of the year and appropriations were made out of it and the balance was regarded as\nearned surplus\nat the end of the year . this account was specifically allocated for utilisation for the purpose of business year after year . it was an account in which the net profits less the appropriations were added , and the account was intended for application in extending the business of the assessee company . the amounts entered in the account ' earned surplus\ncannot therefore be regarded as mere unallocated profits at the end of the accounting year .\n4 . an examination of the above contract shows clearly that the petitioner was engaged as a medical officer for attending on the employees of the company in its three establishments , dally , at a prescribed time , and for which he was paid a fee in the shape of a retainer . with the passage of time some additional duties were given to him but they were all duties connected with the work of a consulting medical officer for which he was engaged on the above contract . the important thing to notice is that he could , at his discretion , engage another medical officer to attend to the same duties in his absence . this is a clear pointer to his status being more than of a consulting physician who was being paid a retainer fee , rather than that of a paid employee .\n25 . it was pointed out that under the indian companies act , 1913 , the directors are enjoined to attach to every balance sheet a report with respect to the state of the company ' s affairs and the amount , if any , which they recommend to be paid by way of dividend and the amount , if any , which they purpose to carry to the reserve fund , general reserve or reserve account . it was also pointed out that s . 132 of the indian companies act refers to the contents of the balance sheet to be drawn up in the form marked ' f ' in sch . iii , and to regulation 99 of the 1st sch . table a , and observed that any sum out of the profits which is to be carried into a reserve must be set aside before the directors recommend any dividend . the court observed :"]}
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", "topic": 24}], "title": "delticom", "paragraphs": ["delticom : delticom ag / reifendirekt . de : timely tyre replacement - warning signs\n( 4 - traders . com ) dgap - news : delticom ag / key word ( s ) : final results delticom ag : delticom publishes a . . .\n( 4 - traders . com ) dgap - news : delticom ag / key word ( s ) : 9 - month figures delticom ag : delticom publishes . . .\npress release : delticom : delticom ag / motorradreifendirekt . de : aktion\noffenes visier\n: selfie schie\u00dfen und tolle preise gewinnen\ndelticom is an online tire retailer that sells car and motor cycle tires and a range of accessories . delticom was founded in 1999 . delticom ' s headquarters is located in hannover , lower saxony , de 30169 . delticom ' s latest acquisitions include gourmondo . . .\npress release : delticom : delticom ag : motorradreifendirekt . de , metzeler und motorrad & reisen verlosen biker - wellness - urlaub f\u00fcr zwei personen\nowler has collected 12 screenshots of delticom ' s website since feb 2015 . the latest delticom website design screenshot was captured in mar 2018 .\ndelticom currently has 173 followers on twitter . as of october 2013 delticom had 132 followers . that ' s a 31 percent increase in 4 years\ndelticom currently has 317 fans on facebook . as of february 2015 delticom had 262 fans . that ' s a 20 percent increase in 3 years\ndelticom is an online tire retailer that sells car and motor cycle tires and a range of accessories . delticom ' s headquarters is in hannover , lower saxony . andreas prufer is the co - 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funded partner which excels in the areas of procurement and logistics .\ndelticom ag , hanover / berlin , 21 july 2014 - after ten months , europe ' s leading online tyre retailer , delticom ag , has successfully completed the integration process with tirendo holding gmbh . on 16 september 2013 , delticom ag had purchased all shares in the berlin - based online tyre retailer tirendo , including all subsidiaries .\ndelticom will publish its 2009 financial statements on 23 march 2010 on its website urltoken in the investor relations section .\n( 4 - traders . com ) dgap preliminary announcement financial reports : delticom ag / preliminary announceme . . .\nif you use other services with which you are personally informed about certain offers , e . g . delticom newsletter .\ndelticom has employees and is the third highest among it ' s top 10 competitors . the top 10 competitors average 165 .\nhanover , germany - online tire and auto parts retailer delticom a . g . is reviewing its strategic optio . . .\n: in this case we require your registration document and your car licence respectively . what does delticom need such data for ?\nin connection with the aforementioned transaction , an agreement has been reached between pr\u00fcfer gmbh and binder gmbh , whereby pr\u00fcfer gmbh is to acquire 800 , 000 of the delticom shares held by binder gmbh for an acquisition price of eur 25 per share ( total acquisition price : eur 20 million ) . pr\u00fcfer gmbh is thereby reinvesting the total eur 18 . 5 million cash that the sellers receive from delticom into delticom shares , and pr\u00fcfer gmbh will acquire further delticom shares worth eur 1 . 5 million .\nhannover , deutschland - - ( business wire ) - - die delticom ag , europas f\u00fchrender onlineh\u00e4ndler f\u00fcr reifen u . . .\nrocket internet has been one of delticom ' s top competitors . rocket internet ' s headquarters is in berlin , berlin , and was founded in 2007 . rocket internet is in the internet software industry . rocket internet generates 215 % of delticom ' s revenue .\ndelticom\u2019s large manufacturing capacity strengthens its complete wheel expertise and opens up new target groups such as leasing companies and vehicle manufacturers / importers .\ndelticom ' s revenue is the second highest among it ' s top 10 competitors . the top 10 competitors average $ 86 . 2m .\nonline tyre retailer delticom successfully completes tirendo integration successful fundraising campaign for the breast cancer association , brustkrebs deutschland e . v . , of urltoken\nin the sense of the bundesdatenschutzgesetz ( federal data protection act ) delticom ag , br\u00fchlstra\u00dfe 11 , d - 30169 hanover is the competent authority .\nexamples for information which you can easily access at delticom : this includes information about past orders , personal details ( including name , email address , password ) , delticom newsletter , notification about special offers , including your order history and your consumer reports e . g . at urltoken or urltoken\n* dgap - adhoc : delticom ag : eur 0 . 10 dividend per share for 2017 source text for eikon : further company coverage : ( gdynia newsroom )\nat the same time , delticom is to acquire ringway gmbh , an 80 percent subsidiary of es food that has developed and markets an innovative 3d online shop .\n( 4 - traders . com ) dgap - news : delticom ag / key word ( s ) : quarterly / interim statement / quarter results d . . .\nthe management and supervisory boards of delticom ag have today approved the issuing of the new shares against non - cash capital contributions through partial utilization of the authorized capital 2011 .\nthe acquisition price amounts to a total of eur 30 million , with eur 18 . 5 million being paid in cash , eur 1 . 5 million being rendered through assuming the bank borrowings of gourmondo , and eur 10 million rendered through issuing new delticom shares to one of the sellers , seguti gmbh ( a wholly - owned subsidiary of pr\u00fcfer gmbh ) . the value of the new delticom shares was calculated on the basis of the three - month weighted average price of the delticom share up to and including yesterday .\nthe goal now is to initiate the next stage in our growth and lead the company to a profitable future pathway ,\nsaid andreas pr\u00fcfer , member of the management board of delticom ag .\nconcurrently with the execution of the acquisition agreement , delticom ag will acquire a shareholder loan granted to gourmondo food gmbh , as well as software rights required for the operation of the online efood shops .\nan overview over your orders with delticom ; this overview includes details regarding order numbers , brand / item name / profile / dimension , quantity , order date , expected delivery date / delivery status , details .\ninvestors with a long - term horizong may find it valuable to assess delticom ag\u2019s ( xtra : dex ) earnings trend over time and against its industry benchmark as opposed to simply looking at aread more . . .\ndelticom ag ( xtra : dex ) , a online retail company based in germany , had a relatively subdued couple of weeks in terms of changes in share price , which continued to float around theread more . . .\npr\u00fcfer gmbh currently holds directly or indirectly a total of 2 , 990 , 227 shares ( 25 . 03 % of the share capital ) of delticom ag , and consequently comprises a shareholder with significant influence over the group according to ias 24 . this equity interest is attributable to delticom management board member dr . andreas pr\u00fcfer pursuant to section 22 ( 1 ) clause 1 no . 1 of the german securities trading act ( wphg ) .\nthe tirendo management team , with managing directors markus bihler , erik heinelt and felix v\u00f6gtle , will take on new challenges at the end of the year and leave the company , effective 31 / 12 / 2014 . delticom wishes to thank the tirendo managing directors for the successful cooperation and the successes achieved together . the two delticom managers sascha j\u00fcrgensen and andreas faulstich will succeed the tirendo management today , on 21 july 2014 , with immediate effect .\ndelticom ag ( etr : dex ) , a online retail company based in germany , saw significant share price volatility over the past couple of months on the xtra , rising to the highs of \u20ac11 . 2read more . . .\nyou can view a range of information about your account and your interaction with delticom . at urltoken and urltoken respectively we provide you with a central access ( my orders ) . currently , you may view the following information there :\nhanover , 18 january 2009 - delticom ag ( german securities code ( wkn ) 514680 , isin de0005146807 , stock market symbol dex ) , europe ' s leading online tyre dealer , has released preliminary figures for the fiscal year 2009 .\ncategories : yahoo financeget free summary analysis delticom ag reports financial results for the half - year ended june 30 , 2017 . we analyze the earnings along side the following peers of delticom ag \u2013 audi ag , urltoken se and continental ag ( nsu - de , wdl - de and con - de ) that have also reported for this period . highlights summary numbers : revenues of eur 297 . 09 million , . . . read more ( read more . . . )\ndelticom ag / urltoken , hanover \u2013 01 . 06 . 2017 . urltoken , the online b2b shop operated by delticom , europe\u2019s largest online tyre dealer , celebrates its 15th anniversary in june . to mark the occasion and to thank partners and customers for their loyalty , urltoken will give 15 % off of car tyres , motorbike tyres , truck tyres , tyre and wheel packages and rims on \u201ctyre tuesdays\u201d \u2013 every tuesday in june . the discount will be given as subsequent credit .\nwhile small - cap stocks , such as delticom ag ( xtra : dex ) with its market cap of \u20ac107 . 68m , are popular for their explosive growth , investors should also be aware of their balance sheet toread more . . .\n\u201ctirendo complements our existing portfolio of shops with another strong brand . the acquisition will allow us to target additional consumer groups , \u201d said frank schuhardt , board member of delticom ag , \u201ctirendo customers can look forward to more choice and even better service . \u201d\nyes , we do . if we at delticom ag do not operate a tyre webshop in your country , we still can quote prices that include the product price and all delivery costs to an address in your country . we deliver to many countries worldwide on request .\n: delticom passes on personal data ( and user data ) for order processing purposes to affiliated companies and their subsidiary companies . these companies are either subject to this privacy policy or comply with regulations , which guarantee at the least the same protection as this privacy policy .\nfollowing the execution of the transaction and the share purchase agreement as well as the entry of the non - cash capital increase in the commercial register , pr\u00fcfer gmbh will hold directly or indirectly 4 , 303 , 308 delticom shares ( 34 , 57 % of the share capital ) , and binder gmbh will hold 2 , 186 , 861 delticom shares ( 17 , 55 % of the share capital ) . the existing pooling arrangement between pr\u00fcfer gmbh , dr . andreas pr\u00fcfer , binder gmbh and mr . rainer binder remains in place .\ndelticom ag , hannover , hereby requests proposals for the audit of the annual financial statements and the consolidated financial statements of delticom ag as well as for the audit of annual financial statements of certain of its consolidated subsidiaries for the financial year 2017 ( period 1 january 2017 to 31 december 2017 ) . this also includes the respective review of the financial statements and the consolidated financial statements for the first half of the 2017 financial year . delticom ag is a public interest entity . auditors ( m / f ) and audit firms can indicate their interest in the tender until 14 . october 2016 , 12 . 00 noon cest , via e - mail by contacting audit - tender @ delti . com . after the expiry of this deadline , tender documents will be provided to the interested auditors ( m / f ) and audit firms .\nthe top 10 competitors in delticom ' s competitive set are rocket internet , alteon capital partners , rockalabs , dubizzle , venture factory , clearstone , watchmaster , oz property warehouse , venture homes and luxify . together they have raised over 2 . 1b between their estimated 3 . 5k employees .\nin order to guarantee the safety of your information upon transferral we use secure socket layer software ( ssl ) . this software encodes the information , which you transfer . upon entering your data you have the possibility to choose between uncoded and encoded ( ssl ) transfer . delticom recommends using ssl .\nsince then , tirendo has complemented the existing delticom portfolio of 137 online shops in 42 countries . with the aim being to take e - commerce in european tyre sales to the next level , the past few months have seen synergy effects identified along the value chain and processes optimised to prepare for future growth .\nthe extreme snowy weather in many european countries translated into the highest tyre sales in delticom ' s history . in germany new car registrations resulting from the scrappage scheme created further selling opportunities for winter tyres . as a result , revenues in the closing quarter were eur 108 million , up 29 % from last year .\nmarkus bihler , who worked on the transaction on behalf of the sellers , will join the management team of founders erik heinelt ( product & it ) and felix v\u00f6gtle ( marketing & hr ) . bihler : \u201ci am looking forward to working with delticom . together we will continue to write the success story of online tyre sales . \u201d\ndelticom ag is a germany - based online retailer of tires and automobile parts and accessories . the company operates more than 300 online shops in approximately 50 countries . clients can order products to their homes or to one of the company ' s service partners and have the parts assembled . its product portfolio includes models . . . ( more )\nhannover / berlin , 16 september 2013 \u2013 delticom ag ( wkn 514680 , isin de0005146807 , stock market symbol dex ) has today agreed with the shareholders of tirendo holding gmbh to purchase all shares in the berlin - based online tyre retailer and its subsidiaries . the purchase price , including acquired shareholder loans , amounts to around eur 50 million .\nthe help function in the menu bar of most web browsers will explain how you can avoid your browser accepting new cookies , how you can inform your browser about receiving a new cookie or how you can switch off all cookies you received . if you do not use cookies you may possible not be able to use all features of the delticom shop .\nhannover , february 23 , 2016 - delticom ag , hannover , germany (\ndelticom\n) - wkn 514680 , isin de0005146807 , ticker symbol dex - has acquired a 90 % interest in gourmondo food gmbh , munich , germany (\ngourmondo\n) , and a 100 % interest in es food gmbh (\nes food\n) , hannover , germany . the acquisition agreement is to be executed soon . both companies are active in the online food retailing area . gourmondo and es food operate more than 10 domains , including gourmondo . de , gourmondo . nl , alnatura - shop . de , urltoken and supermarkt . at . moreover , es food operates an advanced , state - of - the - art automated warehousing system .\ndelticom intends to continue to promote the independence of the tirendo brand in the market and also to establish the berlin site as a powerhouse of ideas and technology . moreover , the company will initiate necessary steps to safeguard the future of tirendo . it also intends to continue pushing ahead with the expansion of profitable business segments , such as tyres , complete wheels and automotive parts .\ntirendo\u2019s ceo , dr martin kern : \u201cwith delticom\u2019s logistical and sector network , we can deliver even more value to our customers and initiate the next stage in our growth . \u201d kern laid the foundation for tirendo\u2019s success thanks to his many years of experience in the automotive sector . he will leave the internet start - up at the end of the year and will remain connected to tirendo in an advisory role .\nthe help function in the menu bar of most web browsers will explain how you can avoid your browser accepting new cookies , how you can inform your browser about receiving a new cookie or how you can switch off all cookies you received . however , several of the most interesting delticom features can be used and experienced to the full with cookies only , which is why we recommend to keep the cookie function switched on .\nfor 2010 a comparable concurrence of favourable top - and bottom line effects is unlikely . moreover , economists are still undecided on how the weakening consumer sentiment will impact european online shopping this year . nevertheless , the management board remains confident that delticom will continue on its growth path , with a planned revenue increase of up to 10 % year - on - year . assuming a supportive course of business , an ebit margin of 8 % is attainable .\nwe know that our careful handling of your personal details is important to you . therefore , we appreciate your trust that delticom handles this information conscientiously . in the events that personal data ( and user data ) are collated beyond the contractual purpose you as user must actively agree for your data to be used in such a way . this consent may be revoked at any time with future effect . simply send us an email to datenschutz @ delti . com .\ncustomers enjoy all the advantages of modern e - commerce : convenience in order placing , quick , efficient delivery , clear cost information and , last but not least , low prices . the products are delivered in two business days to any address the customer chooses . alternatively , delticom delivers the tyres to one of more than 42 , 000 service partners ( 9 , 500 in germany alone ) for professional fitting directly on to the customer ' s vehicle at a reasonable price\ndelticom had stocked up early in order to be able to deliver the tyres reliably during the peak of the winter tyre season . this allowed superior margins to be achieved , particularly towards the end of the year . the group generated an ebit margin of 12 % in q4 . on a full - year view , ebit grew by 70 % , from eur 16 . 4 million to eur 28 million . this equates to an ebit margin of above 9 % , significantly outperforming the 7 % forecast .\nif you have any questions regarding delticom ' s data protection , please , write - in detail - to datenschutz @ urltoken and we will attempt to remove your doubts . our business is continually changing . equally , this privacy policy and our terms of use are subject to change . we reserve the right to send notifications at regular intervals regarding the applicable regulations . at any rate , you should still regularly visit our web site and acknowledge any changes . unless otherwise agreed the use of all information , which we possess about you and your customer accounts , are subject to this privacy policy .\n: as we continue to develop our business it may be that individual subsidiary companies or we sell or buy company shares or units ( e . g . shops ) . in the course of such transactions the customer information are usually assigned together with the part of the company that is to be assigned . however , the data continue to be subject to the previously existing privacy policies ( of course , with exception of the case where the customer expressly agrees to other regulations ) . in the rather unlikely event that delticom in its entirety or its essential parts are sold the personal data will be passed on to the buyer .\n: in order to be able to make your emails more useful and interesting we often receive a confirmation which of the delticom emails you open , as far as your computer supports this function . subsequent to each order you have got the opportunity to take part in a survey . if you participate you can grant us the permission to send you offers or the like . we also offer you the possibility to register for our newsletter e . g . at urltoken if you would not like to receive any emails from us in principle , please send an email to : reifendirekt . com @ delti . com . in the future you may choose your preferences as appropriate via your user account\nmy orders\n.\n: as soon as you contact us we receive and save certain details . amongst others , we use - as many other web sites do , too - so - called\ncookies\nand receive certain details as soon as your web browser opens a delticom web site . various companies offer software packages , which enable you to view the web sites anonymously . although we are no longer able to offer you a personalised shopping experience , as soon as we cannot recognise you , we would like you to know that these tools are available . usage data , which we collate , are only collated and saved as anonymised data . thus for example , we analyse anonymously and summarised how many clicks reach our shop and from which web site these come .\ninformation , which we collect from you , helps us to design and continually improve your shopping experience with delticom . we use the information for the processing of orders , the delivery of goods and the provision of services as well as for payment settlements ( e . g . in connection with purchase on account for any checks required ) . we also use your details in order to communicate with you regarding orders , products , services and marketing offers ( see\ncommunication via email\nbelow ) , in order to update our data bases and to store and maintain your customer accounts as well as to present our customers ' test reports and opinions for example at urltoken or at urltoken and to be able to recommend to you any products and services , which might be of interest to you . we also use your details to improve our shop and our platform , to prevent the misuse of our web site or to discover the same or to enable third parties to carry out technical , logistical or other services on our instructions .\nconvenient shopping means that at the end of your first or any subsequent order you have the opportunity to enter a password you have chosen yourself . using your email address and your password you may then track your order at any time online at urltoken you may change the order or send us messages directly regarding your order . convenient shopping also means that in the future you will only need to log in e . g . at urltoken using your password and the relevant email address and that your customer details , such as name , address etc . will already be displayed . you will not need to enter any data as we save them for you . of course , you can change your data upon ordering or later at\nmy orders\n. if you have forgotten your password you can have it resent to you in an email via\nmy orders\n. if you did not enter a password with your order you can have a delticom password sent to you in an email , which has been internally assigned to your particular order .\nurltoken will run a special one - month discount campaign with 15 % off every tuesday in june .\ncomprehensive range of complete wheels from various brands and in various dimensions available from urltoken and fleettyres24 . co . uk .\ndue to their specific characteristics , summer tyres are the safest and most cost - conscious choice for the warmest season of the year .\nthe perfect tyre for every customer : tirendo is committed to offering a wide range of high - quality tyres at attractive prices .\nthe shop\u2019s comprehensive network of fitting partners also offers added convenience when changing tyres .\ntirendo holding gmbh , hanover , 06 . 04 . 2017 . the season for summer tyres is from easter to october . there are plenty of reasons to change to summer tyres in good time : \u201cthanks to their specific characteristics , summer tyres are ideal for sunny days . not only do they reduce fuel consumption in warm weather , they also offer better driving stability and significantly shorter braking distances in average temperatures of over seven degrees\u201d , explains thierry delesalle from tirendo . \u201cthe right tyre for you depends not just on your car , but also on your driving habits . if you often drive long distances , you will need a different type of tyre than someone who mostly drives short distances in the city centre . \u201d\nreuters , the news and media division of thomson reuters , is the world\u2019s largest international multimedia news provider reaching more than one billion people every day . reuters provides trusted business , financial , national , and international news to professionals via thomson reuters desktops , the world ' s media organizations , and directly to consumers at urltoken and via reuters tv . learn more about thomson reuters products :\nall quotes delayed a minimum of 15 minutes . see here for a complete list of exchanges and delays .\nebit : eur 28 million ( 2008 : eur 16 . 4 million , + 70 % )\ndubizzle appoints new head of ad operations and head of sales / advertising . . .\nthe caribbean is a dream destination for travellers who are looking for a beautiful seaside vacation . . . .\nurltoken helps drivers to correctly assess the condition of their car tyres . those who need ne . . .\nurltoken offers tips on how to deal with wet roads . the right tyres are an important factor in . . .\n( 4 - traders . com ) notification and public disclosure of transactions by persons discharging managerial . . .\nchanging your tyres between the seasons , but no idea what to do with the spare set urltoken pr . . .\nover 50 , 000 bikers in more than 500 cities in 90 countries : on 25 september , vintage bikers in their . . .\nhannover , deutschland - - ( business wire ) - - beim kauf zahlreicher reifenmodelle von michelin erhalten kun . . .\nhannover , germany - - ( business wire ) - - when autumn arrives and temperatures start to drop , it ' s time for . . .\nhannover , deutschland - - ( business wire ) - - motorradreifendirekt . de , metzeler und motorrad & reisen verlo . . .\nhannover , deutschland - - ( business wire ) - - for the fourth time , urltoken is calling on bike fans . . .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nduration : auto . 2 months 3 months 6 months 9 months 1 year 2 years 5 years 10 years max .\nurltoken uses cookies to provide you with the best possible experience on our website . by using our site , you agree to the use of cookies . more details\n: we collate and save all details , which you enter on our web site or which you transfer to us in any other way . you can decide not to provide us with certain details , which may , however , lead to you not being able to use many of our offers ( services / features ) .\n: occasionally we also use information about you from other sources and add these to our information about your customer account . we reserve the right to obtain information from third parties ( e . g . mail - order companies , commercial credit agencies ) in order to offer you certain payment possibilities ( e . g . purchase on account ) or other financial services .\nif the complete tyres or rims you ordered are not available for once we require your registration document and your car licence respectively in order to be able to offer you an alternative .\nwe use the data in order to carry out an additional authentication of your order details .\ncookies are alphanumerical identifiers , which we transfer to the hard drive of your computer via your web browser . the enable our systems to recognise your browser and to offer you services .\nfurthermore , we recommend if you share a computer and the browser is configured so that the computer accepts cookies that you log out completely .\nthe data about our customers are important to us and help us to optimise your offer . we pass on to third parties the information , which we are provided with , to the extent described in the following exclusively :\n: we commission other companies and individuals with the fulfilment of tasks on our behalf . some examples are amongst others the parcel delivery , the sending of letters or emails , the maintenance of our customer lists , the analysis of our data bases , advertising measures , the processing of payments ( credit cards , direct debiting system and purchase on account ) as well as customer services . these service providers have got access to personal information , which they require for the fulfilment of their tasks . they may , however , not use them for any other purposes . in addition to that they are obliged to treat the information in accordance with this privacy policy as well as the german data protection acts .\ns : we offer you the possibility to register for our newsletter e . g . at urltoken if you would not like to receive such offers you may deregister e . g . at urltoken or by sending an email to reifendirekt . com @ delti . com . in the future you may simply choose your preferences as appropriate via your user account\nmy orders\n. subsequent to each order you have got the opportunity to take part in a survey and to grant us the permission to pass on your data to third parties for marketing purposes . only if you actively confirm this option we will pass on your data to selected cooperation partners or we will send offers on behalf of other companies . as far as this is the case that company will neither receive your name , nor your address nor any other personal identifying information . the survey and the permission to pass on your data to third parties for marketing purposes is independent from one another , which means that you may fill in the questionnaire without granting us the permission to pass on your data and vice versa , if you so wish .\n: we make known customer accounts and the customers ' personal data if we are legally obliged to do so or if such a passing on of the information is required in order to assert our general terms and conditions or other agreements or in order to protect our rights as well as the rights of our customers and those of third parties . this includes the exchange of data with companies , which have specialised in the prevention and minimisation of misuse and credit card fraud . we expressly declare that in this connection no data are passed on to these companies for any economic use , which is in contradiction to this privacy policy .\nwith your consent : after entering your order you have got the opportunity to take part in a marketing survey . thereby you grant us the permission to pass on your data to third parties in other cases , too . example : newsletter for cooperation companies\nas far as personal information are passed on to third parties to the extent described above in countries outside of the european economic area ( eea ) we ensure that the information are used in accordance with this privacy policy and the german data protection acts . the european union standard contract ii applies thereby . this is about standard contract clauses for passing on personal data from the union to third countries , which are prescribed by the european commission in order to guarantee an adequate level of data protection .\nin the confirmation of your order we do not disclose your credit card number . in the course of the order processing we naturally transfer the entire credit card number to the credit card company in charge .\nwe maintain physical , electronic and procedural safety measures in connection with the collation , storage and disclosure of our customers ' personal information . these safety measures also mean that we ask you occasionally to provide proof of your identity before we disclose any personal information .\nit is important for you to protect yourself against the unauthorised access to your password and your 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", "topic": 19}], "title": "squire and partners", "paragraphs": ["find out how squire and partners fare in this year\u2019s aj100 , on 17 may 2012 .\nsquire and partners have designed the three residential blocks that make up phase 1 of the development .\narchitect and interior design firm squire and partners recently finished their ambitious project on stratton street in london ' s mayfair .\nsquire and partners\u2019 watchword is \u2018contemporary crafted architecture in context\u2019 . as henry squire , partner at the practice , and son of eponymous founder and senior partner michael squire , explains : \u2018we\u2019re contemporary architects ; we\u2019re not modernists\u2019 .\nthis contemporary conversion and refurbishment of a former light industrial building into 14 apartments was conducted in association with squire & partners . . .\narchitects squire and partners have worked in westminster since 1976 , when the practice was established in a basement office in pimlico not far from the current chelsea barracks site . squire and partners bring extensive knowledge of housing design and mixed use development that will ensure the viability of the masterplan .\nsquire and partners | architects squire and partners is an architecture and design practice with experience spanning four decades , earning it an international reputation for architecture informed by the history and culture of where it is placed . their award - winning portfolio , for some of the world\u2019s leading developers , includes masterplans , private and affordable residential , workspace , retail , education and public buildings . squire and partners designed the new dockside residential development chelsea creek , and new housing as part of the chelsea barracks masterplan .\nthanks to our partners for their involvement and support with the northern finance director awards .\npaul organised and led the squire and partners football team for 20 years from 1976 to 1996 , competing in national and international tournaments with varying successes , including one cup and one wooden spoon .\nthe result of squire and partners design is a collection of stunning interiors that feel more like a sophisticated private club than an office environment - quintessentially british , timeless and elegant .\nsquire and partners is a major uk practice with a substantial body of work , 31 of their projects ( some as yet unbuilt ) are presented in this . . .\nsquire and partners employs over 150 architects and architectural assistants , who are supported and encouraged throughout their architectural studies , and can find a range of work from small bespoke commissions through to substantial mixed - use developments and urban masterplans .\nthe draft squire and partners - designed masterplan \u2013 presented to the local community this week \u2013 gives an early indication of plans for the high profile 2 . 15 hectare riverside site .\nsquire and partners designed the 36 - storey tower , which was later detailed by skidmore owings and merrill ( som ) , with curved corners and a slanted roof that cuts through the upper floors to allow for terraces .\nsquire and partners have been retained to produce detailed designs for phase 1 of the chelsea barracks development . they will also have an ongoing role in connection with the supervision of the overall masterplan alongside dixon jones and landscape architect kim wilkie .\nthe lounge space is flanked on two sides by courtyard gardens filled with indigenous british plants addressing the english country garden . squire and partners worked with award winning landscape designer kim wilkie on the selection of plants and layout of the gardens , which visually and physically connect the indoor and outdoor spaces .\nshortlisted for this year\u2019s aj100 \u2018practice of the year\u2019 , squire and partners are currently working on a range of high profile central london developments including the bulgari hotel which will open this summer , a residential development at one tower bridge and the shell centre redevelopment masterplan .\nmichael ' s father , raglan squire , fought in the second world war , and then joined arcon , an architectural practice famous for developing prefabricated housing for people who had been bombed out of their homes . his own practice , raglan squire & partners , was responsible for the conversion of most of the houses in eaton square into lateral apartments , and he also worked in rangoon .\ncrivelli , 45 , commissioned architect squire & partners for howick place , and the firm has done a sensational job , retaining the industrial fabric of the building and overlaying it with clean - cut contemporary finishes such as copper and slate , polished concrete and machined oak . huge open - plan spaces have cast - iron columns and girders and are lined by windows .\nthis location is an exciting opportunity to shape a vibrant new quarter ; one that responds to its context and neighbouring developments to create a world - class place to visit , work and live . squire and partners have masterplanned the site and will be working alongside stanton williams , grid , patel taylor and townshend landscape architects on the individual aspects within the scheme .\npublished to coincide with the opening of the british councils new headquarters in east africa , this publication contains two volumes , documenting the architectural work of squire & partners , and the painting installation of david tremlett , respectively . the project celebrates some remarkable partnerships between architects and artists , between kenya and the u . k , and between individuals and the wider community .\nsquire and partners is seeking a cdm coordinator to join our health & safety / cdm team . key requirements include being well versed in cdm regulations , experience as a cdm coordinator , holding a relevant health & safety qualification , and be able to work with project teams in delivering principal designer commissions .\nhomes & property and its partners use cookies and similar technology to collect and analyse information about the users of this website . we use this information to enhance the content , advertising and other services available on the site . please click \u2018i accept\u2019 to consent to the use of this technology by homes & property and its partners . you can manage your preferences at any time by visiting our cookies notice .\nthe redevelopment of the site provides an exciting opportunity to establish successful urban design principles and create a vibrant new quarter , responding to its context and new developments around it to create a world - class environment for living , working and visiting . squire and partners have masterplanned the site and will be working alongside stanton williams , grid , patel taylor and townshend landscape architects on the individual aspects within the scheme .\nsquire and partners is seeking a mid - senior level interior designer with a strong skill set and artistic flair . needs to be proficient in cad , sketch up , photoshop and excel with 4 + years full time experience . this position is permanent , working in a small team on a variety of projects which may include office , retail , residential and hospitality .\nand the challenges ? the vote to leave the european union has had an immediate commercial impact , as well as being \u2018deeply upsetting\u2019 . \u2018we can see that london and the uk are going through uncertainty , \u2019 squire says . growth \u2018has reduced a bit\u2019 but there have been no redundancies . as one result of impending brexit , squire and partners is now doing a lot more international work \u2013 in pakistan , dubai , oman and egypt , mostly concept and scheme design . but it has no plans to open any international offices .\nhaving worked primarily in the historically sensitive boroughs of the city of westminster and the royal borough of kensington and chelsea , paul davis + partners have become adept in finding contemporary architectural solutions in contextually sensitive townscapes .\nmore will not doubt be heard about michael squire , so it is worth noting that his role models include john nash , the designer of regent street , the famous nash terraces and the remodelled buckingham palace . squire admires him\nfor building what he believed in before there was a distinction between design and commerce\n.\nhe hopes that people will \u2018raise an eyebrow\u2019 when the squire and partners team moves to brixton . \u2018this is a practice having the confidence to go there and make a statement , \u2019 he says . \u2018it\u2019s different , strong , stylized . this is what we are about . we now have enough self - confidence . we want to reveal our personality . \u2019\nso what of squire and partners\u2019 story ? back in the top 10 after a year outside it , the firm has climbed three places in the rankings , with 122 permanently employed qualified architects at the end of 2016 . its total architectural and other fee income is up 1 per cent to \u00a323 . 66 million . financially , it\u2019s a stable , if not electrifying , story \u2013 and one to be commended post - referendum .\nmy father combined a passion for design with an understanding of the commercial side of development , and it is this bridging of the divide between design and commerce that i feel i have inherited from him ,\nsays squire .\nthe big one is obviously chelsea barracks . squire ' s team were on the shortlist of 10 to be assessed and interviewed by developers qatari diar . they were successful and have been working on the project for much of this year .\nhis son henry adds :\nmy great grandfather , sir john squire , was a poet with a passion for architecture who co - founded the architecture club , which combines the worlds of architecture and literature . architecture has inhabited my life and is in my genes . working in the same firm as my father of course has its complications , but the structure of the firm with the two generations of partners makes the situation more workable .\nrecognized as one of the world\u2019s strongest integrated legal practices , squire patton boggs provides insight at the point where law , business and government meet . with more than 1 , 500 lawyers across 47 offices in 20 countries , the firm delivers commercially focused legal services and invaluable connections on the ground to a diverse mix of clients across north america , europe , the middle east , asia pacific and latin america . for more information , visit the squire patton boggs website .\nthe tall drum - like art ' otel in hoxton , designed by squire for the european chain and due to open in 2013 , is already causing controversy , and ambitous high - rise schemes for vauxhall cross and the potters field site between city hall and tower bridge are bound to place him firmly in the public eye .\nsquire began his professional life in 1976 , a third - generation architect working as a one - man band in a small basement in pimlico , concentrating on the traditional starter architect ' s fare of private renovations and extensions , some small - scale commercial work and conversions for housing associations . over the first dozen years the practice grew from one to 15 employees , gradually expanding upwards into the ground and then the first floors . in 1988 , michael squire & associates moved to south kensington .\nthe firm moved into its current offices near king ' s cross in 2001 , when henry squire , now 37 , joined his father ' s business , making four generations of architects in the squire family . the crumbling warehouse in a dodgy looking side street has been given a light spacious interior , big enough for the practice ' s 120 staff , and the caf\u00e9 / bar was set up in a converted building just across the road .\nsquire , 64 , shrugs off critics who describe his designs as\nboring\nand\ndeveloper - driven\nand himself as a mediocre commercial hack . this is probably because he defines success as being popular with his clients \u2014 and with the users of his buildings . he also has extra - curricular interests , such as owning and running a caf\u00e9 / bar near his offices and investing and being involved in a chain of urban golf centres .\nwhat do other people think about the practice ? \u2018they think we\u2019re safe , \u2019 squire says . \u2018commercial . but i believe we\u2019re more than this . we like to be architects . we quietly get on with it . \u2019\nbarclays is a transatlantic consumer , corporate and investment bank offering products and services across personal , corporate and investment banking , credit cards and wealth management , with a strong presence in our two home markets of the uk and the us .\nmichael and his doctor own a nordic folkboat which they sail badly and dangerously around the solent .\nfrustratingly , squire is forbidden from discussing chelsea barracks by his clients , and will tell me no more than that he informed lord rogers , as a matter of courtesy , that he was going to design the replacement for rogers ' s \u00a33 billion steel and glass tower blocks of flats , plans for which were scrapped following the intervention of the prince of wales .\nplease remember that the submission of any material is governed by our terms and conditions and by submitting material you confirm your agreement to these terms and conditions .\nwith over 325 years of history and expertise in banking , barclays operates in over 40 countries and employs approximately 120 , 000 people . barclays moves , lends , invests and protects money for customers and clients worldwide .\nwe want to use our global reach and scale to convene the conversation about the challenges facing economies and the capital markets .\nthis month the london office is moving from king\u2019s cross to an edwardian building in brixton , south london . it\u2019s a big move , both literally and in terms of the practice\u2019s future direction . it is working hard to bring the building back to life : restoring the shop fronts , collaborating with local artists and launching a rooftop creative club . \u2018it\u2019s a synthesis of everything we\u2019re trying to do architecturally , \u2019 says squire . \u2018it\u2019s about evolution , not revolution . \u2019\nchris was born in singapore and grew up in brazil , south africa and portugal , before moving to england at age 14 .\nwe want to build a better working world through our own actions and by engaging with like - minded organisations and individuals . this is our purpose \u2013 and why we exist as an organisation .\nexplore london ' s most famous and scenic places on foot with this elegant and handy guide . as a city for walking and exploring , london is one of the . . . ( more )\nthe direction of travel is to do more public buildings and more masterplans . the practice is not leaving behind the residential and office schemes that form its acknowledged bread and butter\u2013 \u2018it\u2019s what builds a city\u2019\u2013 but it is looking also towards art galleries , theatres and libraries .\nfusing a decade of collaboration between martin goddard and jo littlefair into one london based studio , goddard littlefair deliver high calibre interior design solutions across hotel , residential and landscaping both in the uk and internationally .\nsquire ' s other major 21st - century project is the hurlingham club , which was completed in 2004 . the need for a range of new facilities meant adding a new wing to the listed lutyens clubhouse . the firm designed a new single - storey building that houses a series of social spaces including a theatre and two function rooms , all connected via a palm court , which replaces an earlier greenhouse that was destroyed during the second world war .\nyou may not have heard of an architect called michael squire \u2014 but that is about to change . the head of one of the most prolific , if understated , practices in london , his masterplan \u2014 with dixon / jones and kim wilkie \u2014 for the controversial chelsea barracks site will be submitted to westminster council later this year . it is likely to be greeted with a storm of publicity and may reignite the row that erupted when the previous scheme , by lord rogers , was scrapped following the intervention of the prince of wales .\nthe client sought a distinctly british identity for the london headquarters , and in particular to draw on the history and character of its mayfair location .\nbespoke timber cabinetry using the quatrefoil motif have been created to illustrate the high level of detail synonymous with the mayfair tradition of tailoring and craftsmanship , and evoke a sense of a traditional library space for books and artefacts .\nbased in london , johnson naylor work internationally providing interior architecture , and three - dimensional design to a wide range of clients . their work encompasses the private and public sector including residential development , gallery design and retail consultancy .\nsquire also politely informed the better - known ian ritchie that he would be replacing him on a large residential scheme at the southern end of tower bridge , not far from city hall . his client here is berkeley homes , a developer not especially noted for cutting - edge architecture , and eyebrows have been raised about a single tower looming about the lower blocks . that application has been submitted to southwark council , while another major application for residential towers near vauxhall station is with lambeth council .\ngerald eve | planning consultants gerald eve llp is the third largest partnership of chartered surveyors and property consultants in the united kingdom . they have exceptional experience and an excellent track record advising on complex projects throughout london and across the uk .\nbarney has walked the inca trail in peru and can communicate with sign language .\nhover over the profile pic and click the following button to unfollow any account .\ndezeen daily is sent every day and contains all the latest stories from dezeen .\npeter brett associates | transport consultants pba are an independent practice of engineers , planners , scientists , and economists delivering major development and infrastructure projects . for over 50 years , they have used their technical skills to deliver development and infrastructure projects .\nother green technologies used in the building include rainwater harvesting for flushing the wcs , a heat recovery system , and daylight sensors and presence detectors for lighting . natural ventilation was not viable due to the city centre location and depth of floor plan .\ngillespies | landscape consultants gillespies is an internationally acclaimed and award winning landscape architecture and urban design practice with over 50 years\u2019 experience in masterplanning , urban design , landscape design and environmental planning . the practice is experienced in designing for a wide range of sectors including residential , commercial , education , health , leisure , retail and transport .\nboutique flats are for sale alongside smart shops and fine art galleries in the vibrant heart of the capital . there is a strong link between luxury fashion and luxury property .\nthe south and west mansard facades are clad in pv\u2019s , the north and east elevations which receive significantly less sunlight , are clad in identical panels but without the pv capacity .\ndevelopers canary wharf group and qatari diar paid \u00a3300 million for the building in july 2011 .\nmichael modelled boxing gloves , a vest and skimpy shorts in the grattan catalogue , 1983 .\nmurray was the hendon & edgware cub - scout table tennis champion in 1978 and 1979 .\ntim lives in his own japanese influenced courtyard house where he practices headspins and penguin dives .\neric parry architects is an established and award - winning practice with a portfolio of notable work . the practice is responsible for several highly prestigious projects in the city and west end including 5 aldermanbury square , 60 threadneedle street , 23 savile row and 50 new bond street .\nsoundings are community engagement consultants and act as an impartial voice in the planning and development process , engaging with the local community to inform the masterplanning process and to ensure that local stakeholders are fully engaged in the dialogue . they have been involved in the project since august 2009 .\nmake sure your staff stay informed and remain competitive by giving them access to crucial news , insight , opinion and debate on the issues everyone is talking about . available for 10 + users .\ntoday it is a vibrant 3 . 25 million sq ft fashion neighbourhood where global brands such as armani , tod\u2019s and ermenegildo zegna have premises alongside television studios , advertising agencies and canalside caf\u00e9s .\nolga is a swing dancer and performs at the sadler\u2019s wells theatre in london twice a year .\nchris once dj ' d at a party attended by madonna , elton john and stella mccartney .\njae was a sergeant in the korean army and had his own platoon called the white horses .\nincludes a restaurant / bar , outdoor terrace , cinema , soundproof studios and tech suites . photos\nat ey , we are committed to building a better working world \u2013 with increased trust and confidence in business , sustainable growth , development of talent in all its forms , and greater collaboration .\nnoted furniture designer marc newson has set up a studio and home there , while contemporary art auction house phillips de pury has opened a 40 , 000sq ft showroom . already the centre has become a venue for top fashion shows and photography exhibitions by the likes of mario testino and annie leibovitz .\n\u201cwhen you think of italy\u2019s mafia - and - spaghetti image in the 1960s and see the turnaround that has taken place , it makes me feel so proud . london is a creative design capital , it has become a winner over the last two decades and i\u2019m relishing the challenge in london . \u201d\nsouthbank place brings together the world\u2019s leading interior designers , fusing their distinctive styles to create an unrivalled design vision . their aim is to bring together the pinnacle of design and build quality to the development , and to create one of the most desired and coveted new locations in the heart of london .\nthe projects grew in size with the staff and by then included new office buildings and residential developments at vogans mill and sufferance wharf at tower bridge . the practice had expanded to 40 people just as the property crash of the early 1990s hit , causing it to halve . it took most of a difficult decade to regroup and come out fighting again , at which time the flagship project was brook house on park lane .\nhowever , as in milan , where small design businesses get special treatment from the authorities , he says london needs strategic support from its planners and politicians . certainly there are lessons for london . milan is synonymous with design flair and quality products and has remained italy\u2019s business capital in spite of the death of heavy industry . large tracts of land have been freed up for redevelopment and the city is undergoing an architectural renaissance .\nmaria appeared on the big screen in the blockbuster and cult classic , hackers which also starred angelina jolie .\nsoundings | community consultants soundings has a strong track record in public consultation and engagement . the firm draws experience from planning , architectural and communications backgrounds to ensure a full understanding of the issues and the ability to communicate with consultees clearly . soundings have worked on some of the most challenging projects in london including chelsea barracks .\ndrawings i have seen tell me that the difference will be overwhelming , and local residents tell me they are delighted with the new , low - key approach which respects and blends in with the existing victorian streets \u2014 and wren ' s royal hospital across chelsea bridge road \u2014 rather than challenge them with an unwanted modernist aesthetic .\nqatari diar real estate investment company , which is fully owned by the qatar investment authority , was established in december 2004 to support qatar\u2019s growing economy and to co - ordinate the country\u2019s real estate development and investment priorities .\na top italian designer has transformed a victorian royal mail depot into a stunning homes - and - arts complex .\nthe practice has worked on several large public realm schemes in london and the uk . their vision is to create places for people that is embedded in local distinctiveness and ensures a sustainable approach toward the design of public spaces .\nby embedding twitter content in your website or app , you are agreeing to the twitter developer agreement and developer policy .\nnot on twitter ? sign up , tune into the things you care about , and get updates as they happen .\nadd your thoughts about any tweet with a reply . find a topic you\u2019re passionate about , and jump right in .\nthe tower designed for property developers mount anvil and clarion housing includes 300 apartments \u2013 of which 35 per cent are considered affordable \u2013 and a five - story , 405 - square - meter penthouse with 360 - degree views from all levels .\nwhen time and money allows , tim can be found thrashing his caterham around the motor - racing circuits of the uk .\nwe had a great time hosting @ elmgreenschool today with @ werisebrixton to inspire young people about careers in architecture , interior design and construction . the students dropped in on our illustration , cgi and modelmaking departments , before creating their own designs . urltoken\nthe original victorian building at 8 stratton street was built in 1871 in the free gothic revival style , and is grade ii listed .\nkohn pederson fox ( kpf ) , patel taylor , grid architects and townshend landscape architects have been appointed to work on the project .\nsw7 , which covers prime knightsbridge , between harrods and harvey nichols , is london\u2019s most expensive postcode . next in the league table is the mayfair pocket of w1 ( bond street ) followed by sw3 ( king\u2019s road ) and w8 ( around high street kensington ) .\ntom previously worked as an equestrian stuntman performing in live jousting shows , roman chariot racing , wild west and cossack trick riding shows .\nthe aj supports the architecture industry on a daily basis with in - depth news analysis , insight into issues that are affecting the industry , comprehensive building studies with technical details and drawings , client profiles , competition updates as well as letting you know who\u2019s won what and why .\nwe reward hard work with a lively social life , including annual office trips which in recent years have included istanbul , athens and zurich .\narchitects piercy & company are a london based architectural practice with a reputation for bold ideas , strong forms and carefully crafted buildings . recent work includes the well known turnmill building , clarkenwell which has won a number of nominations and awards ( including civic trust award 2017 , riba stirling prize 2016 , riba national award 2016 ) . other projects from the company\u2019s portfolio include kew house , two tabernacle street and the copyright building .\non a plus note , the architects say that the current pvs could be easily upgraded when more powerful and efficient pvs are available on the market .\nafter planning , som designed the glass curtain wall to allows unobstructed views of london ' s skyline and add to the project ' s sustainability credentials .\nthe epc b - rated office and csh level 4 development is predicted to provide 18 % co2 savings when measured against the 2006 building regulations part l2a .\n, in clerkenwell , has become a design hub , with new furniture showrooms joining other local creative companies such as bulthaup , alexander mcqueen and boss design .\nwith a niche in residential design as architects and masterplanners , grid provide expertise across a variety of project types from luxurious london apartments to strategic regeneration schemes .\n\u2018the draft masterplan has already drawn on the views of around a thousand people , and we look forward to receiving further feedback as this important dialogue continues . \u2019\nduring his teens , myles appeared in photo stories in teen magazines with titles that included \u201cmy best mate ran off with my fella\u201d and \u201cmy boyfriend has got epilepsy\u201d .\nrunning through our organisation is a strong sense of obligation to serve a number of different stakeholders who count on us to deliver quality and excellence in everything we do .\naecom services engineer sophia negus joined us on site and explained that early feasiblity studies , including wind simulations , showed that the site was not suitable for wind energy . photovoltaic panels were chosen as the most appropriate renewable technology for the location and massing of the scheme . a top floor mansard roof was designed specifically for the pv installation .\ngustafson porter is an award - winning , international landscape architecture practice , who believes landscape architecture is an essential discipline in the creation of healthy environments for the 21st century . each project is driven by an in - depth research of site , context and past , in order to create a design which is responsive , sensitive and appropriate .\nif he has to sum up 2016 , commercially it has been like a football match , he says \u2013 \u2018a tale of two halves\u2019 with a \u2018really difficult\u2019 six months post - referendum . but , creatively , it has been a \u2018chrysalis . and looking ahead , from 2017 and through 2018 ? \u2018that will be the butterfly moment . \u2019\nshops and restaurants are located on the ground floor of the building , which is accompanied by a pair of low - rise apartment buildings set around a landscaped public courtyard .\npatel taylor have been involved with some of the uk\u2019s largest urban regeneration projects . their vision is to create a seamless integration of architecture , landscape and urban design principles .\ndon ' t panic are an event management agency that specialise in delivering awards for the creative and digital industries . we deliver over 30 awards schemes annually including the uk search awards , the european search awards , the us search awards , the uk social media awards , the northern digital awards and the northern ecommerce awards to name just a few .\nthis subscription package has been designed to help architects thrive in the workplace by providing them with their essential 5 a day - news , buildings , business , culture and opinion .\ndezeen weekly is a curated newsletter that is sent every thursday , containing highlights from dezeen . dezeen weekly subscribers will also receive occasional updates about events , competitions and breaking news .\ndarmouth capital advisors limited | development managers dartmouth capital advisors limited is a private advisor that is exclusively retained by cdl . dartmouth capital provide development management services to projects primarily in west and south west london . they specialise in residential developments , and have recently worked with reselton properties to deliver teddington riverside . other residential developments that dartmouth have delivered locally include new homes at richmond bridge .\na number of architectural practices have and will be employed for the different phases of the chelsea barrack project . the retention of the masterplanning team will help to maintain continuity through the development process .\nwaterman infrastructure & environment ltd | environmental impact assessment consultants waterman infrastructure & environment ltd ( waterman ie ) is part of the wider waterman group ; an organisation providing engineering and environmental consultancy services across a wide range of sectors in the uk and abroad . waterman ie has a reputation for being the lead environmental impact assessment ( eia ) consultant of choice . their proven track record of large scale , complex redevelopment projects is well known . recent relevant residential - led riverside projects include the redevelopment of the ram brewery , battersea power station , london city island and good luck hope .\n, the development injects glamour into an area beginning to jettison its image as a dull enclave for mansion - block - living mps . burberry has chosen nearby horseferry road for its new headquarters , joining channel four , whose media execs and office workers have helped trigger new bar and restaurant openings . even luxury developer candy & candy has moved from knightsbridge to discreet new offices in the area .\nlondon nightclub ministry of sound is branching out \u2013 into coworking . the legendary 90\u2019s dance music destination has opened the doors of its new private members club and co - working space , the ministry .\neric parry recently got the go ahead for city of london ' s tallest skyscraper , while wilkinson eyre and brisac gonzalez have revealed plans for a pair of skyscrapers near london ' s blackfriars bridge .\nsited on the southeast corner of hanover square , the project replaces an existing 1960s building . its black brick fa\u00e7ade punched with deep window reveals replicates the proportions and scale of georgian buildings fronting the square .\nthis site uses cookies for functionality , to evaluate and improve the site . by using our site you accept that you are happy with this . to find out more , please read our website policy x\nthe latest aj features all 49 winners of this year\u2019s riba national awards , ordered into nine sector categories with cultural and higher - education projects particularly plentiful ; and we speculate as to which schemes could feature in this year\u2019s stirling prize shortlist . plus a year after the grenfell tower fire , architects discuss why the profession has struggled to find its voice on the disaster ; lendlease chief jonathan emery talks about the developer\u2019s . . .\nthere are several hundred new towers currently in the pipeline for london . the number is so great it has attracted considerable criticism , with the city ' s residents calling for height caps and no - build zones .\nestablished in 1985 , stanton williams are a multi - award winning architectural design practice with an extensive uk portfolio . their work also includes many high profile international development projects in russia , france , germany and switzerland .\nyou can add location information to your tweets , such as your city or precise location , from the web and via third - party applications . you always have the option to delete your tweet location history . learn more\nreselton properties limited | owner reselton properties limited is a wholly owned subsidiary company of city developments limited ( cdl ) , a singapore - listed international real estate operating company . the cdl group is building a significant portfolio of development projects in greater london , including the teddington riverside at the former teddington studios site . reselton properties limited looks forward to applying its expertise in sustainable development and creating transformative spaces to live , work and play in .\ni ' ve done it ! my crowdfunding appeal has successfully raised \u00a315 , 148 towards kitting out my new education centre . thank you brixton - and beyond - for your amazing support : i knew i could rely on you !\nunited design partnership are a world leading interior design agency who have created over 200 internationally renowned hotels , spas , residences , bars and restaurants . by building on their experience united is constantly redefining the future of luxury interior design .\neach residence is allocated eight of the \u2018best performing\u2019 pvs , leaving the office with a total of around 90 panels . the engineer estimates the payback period ( including the feed - in tariff ) to be between 10 and 15 years .\ndavid was a set designer in a former life . cutting his teeth on nosebleed techno videos , he has made armour for the royal opera house , wings for richard branson and a couple of rather large wagons for the film gladiator .\nthe vision includes two office blocks , three residential blocks , two \u2018slender\u2019 towers and a new public square . the landmark , river - facing 27 - storey skyscraper , part of architect howard robertson\u2019s original 1961 shell centre complex , will remain on the site .\nproperty , he says , is a way of indulging his passion for art and his entrepreneurial gift for making money . but he never lets the profit motive compromise his quest for good design . he has an obsession with volumetric space - \u201cthe ultimate luxury\u201d .\nwhen the man who created milan\u2019s zona tortona - the world\u2019s leading italian design district - cherry picks an unlikely pocket of central london to be a new creative quarter with art galleries , design studios and boutique apartments , you know the neighbourhood will quickly be reinvented .\ngia are chartered surveyors who manage party wall and neighbourly matters on behalf of the project , ensuring that the works are being carried out in accordance with statutory legislation . gia are also providing a call handling service to deal with neighbourly queries throughout the construction process .\nmohamed nurmohamed , a director of chesterton humberts in mayfair , says ohp has shown developers that price records exist to be broken : ' it has opened up a pricing band that we previously never thought achievable - if you build it , they will come . ' the three crucial ingredients for a successful ultra - prime housing development it seems , are location , specification and cachet . dominic grace , head of london residential development at savills , said it was the idea of linking ohp to the neighbouring mandarin oriental hotel which was its masterstroke . residents can ring for room service from its restaurant bar boulud or visit the spa , and can also take advantage of services including wine storage and a golf simulator suite . he feels these lifestyle benefits have added 20 to 25 per cent to prices .\nvisible from the square , the pv box sits cleanly above the building and avoids the usual pv aesthetic of \u2018slapped - on\u2019 panels . sunpower pv panels ( model : spr - 225e - blk - d ) were chosen especially for their \u2018sleek uniform matt black surface\u2019 .\nthe main space on the ground floor is designed as a lounge serving the companies housed within the building . it immediately defines the identity of the building , being richly decorated in a palette of rosewood , bronze , silks and a pair of striking oversized circular chandeliers .\npark house what a \u00a3500m , 39 - flat development on oxford street designed by hamiltons and part - owned by the firm behind chelsea barracks . progress set to complete next year . extras shops and offices on the lower floors but its low density means it won ' t come with the same hotel services as the bigger schemes . pros hello ? selfridges is over the road . cons you ' ll have to fight your way past teenagers wielding primark bags every time you step out of the front door . how much ? \u00a310m .\nit originally had planning permission for 122 boxy flats . it would have been a \u201cwasted opportunity\u201d , says the modest but inspirational crivelli , who has transformed the depot behind windswept victoria street into a stunning 120 , 000sq ft arts complex with commercial space and spectacular loft apartments .\nproject architect nick munro recently toured me through another central london project , an 8400m 2 mixed use project at 5 hanover square . completed last month , the six - storey newbuild scheme includes an art gallery on the ground floor , offices on first to sixth storeys and residential in an adjoining block on hanover street .\nhe is animated as he talks about the driving force of design : \u2018it\u2019s about the joy of architecture \u2013 buildings have always told stories . it\u2019s fun to decode buildings : modernists came along and stripped everything down . personally i feel buildings lost a lot of their charm . i feel there\u2019s a return to storytelling . \u2019\nit was disconcerting to learn that the estimated percentage contribution towards electricity - use generated by the pvs is only 3 . 4 % . this low yield for an entire floor and roof clad in pvs demonstrates the challenge of pvs as a viable technology in urban locations . there is just not enough south - facing surface area .\n# throwbackthursday to last w / e when our mighty s & p 5 - a - side football team won the @ bespokecareers cup 2018 ! the team steamed through the ranks to finish with a 2 - 1 win against @ grimshawarch . big thanks to bespoke for organising and raising over \u00a31 , 000 for youth charity @ themixuk urltoken\nchelsea barracks what the number one contender to equal one hyde park , thanks to its perfect storm of location , specification and global status . the \u00a32 . 5bn , 448 - home scheme by developer qatari diar is based on a traditional street - and - square layout . progress outline proposals are currently being mulled over by westiminster council - work is unlikely to start before 2013 . extras a grade ii - listed chapel for arts events . plans for a six - star hotel were quietly dropped after furious residents objected . pros the location is spot on . cons an open site with public access will be a problem for those in need of rigid security . how much ? \u00a325m - \u00a340m\ncrivelli\u2019s vision enabled him to see the potential value of derelict buildings he could acquire for relatively little money . \u201cthey were beautiful but affordable , \u201d he says . the first building to be converted was a milan factory where gas meters were once made . he reinstated the original 82 - ft ceiling heights and let the space to creative - sector companies .\n\u201cpreviously , the residential part of our developments was marginal but now it is my new interest , \u201d says crivelli . finding another project - the right building in the right place - is crivelli\u2019s new mission . he bid for the listed commonwealth institute in kensington but lost out to developer chelsfield , which recently unveiled plans for a \u00a3150 million revamp to include 63 apartments and a new design museum .\nwhat ' s disturbing to mere mortals is that all this costly furnishing is literally only window dressing , a very expensive advertisement . ' the ironic thing is that these buyers arrive with a whole team of interior designers and proceed to rip out a \u00a3100 , 000 kitchen because they don ' t like the colour , ' says brownridge . ' money is beyond no object . it is another world . ' es\nbut perhaps his most striking departure from his fellow practitioners is the way he chooses to describe his creations . he aspires , he says , to design\nbuildings that people are comfortable with\n. his practice , he adds , is\nvery grounded while being very passionate\n. and , on a personal note , he\nenjoys engaging with people\n. not something you hear much in architectural circles .\nwelcome to london ' s ultra - prime property market , which is gearing up for a determined assault on the world ' s billionaires in the wake of the splashy launch of one hyde park ( ohp ) on knightsbridge . a starter flat in the most famous block of flats in the world will cost you \u00a36 million and a penthouse was recently bought by the richest man in ukraine , rinat akhmetov , for \u00a3136m . in fact \u00a31 billion - worth of real estate has been sold there to date , focussing attention on the very top end of the market .\nthe practice , he says , \u2018designs with place in mind \u2013 the site , history , storytelling \u2013 always in some way related to where it is . craft is incredibly important to us \u2013 in detailing and in how things are made\u2019 . he\u2019s proud of the bespoke , cnc - cut , rubbed brickwork at the firm\u2019s residential project in hans place in knightsbridge ; of the \u2018red flash\u2019 in the shutter reveals of the mixed - use scheme at hanover street , referencing the military tailors that used to occupy the area ; of the \u2018sense of arrival\u2019 at the reworked 20 grosvenor square , replacing an earlier outline that had stood out \u2018like a swollen thumb\u2019 .\nin terms of location , central west london postcodes command the biggest premium . ' super rich international buyers want to be in knightsbridge or belgravia , ' says liam bailey , head of research at top - end estate agents knight frank . on that basis charles mcdowell , a buying agent for house hunters simply too grand to go to an estate agent themselves , is looking forward to chelsea barracks , although work will not start on this contentious site until 2013 at the very earliest . he also rates the redeveloped former chelsea school of art , on manresa road , conveniently close to the fulham road . built around a courtyard , this georgian - flavoured development is due to complete by autumn 2012 , with flats priced at up to \u00a314m . there are just 15 units on site , and residents will be able to use a private gym .\nyour browser appears to have cookies disabled . for the best experience of this website , please enable cookies in your browser\nwe ' ll assume we have your consent to use cookies , for example so you won ' t need to log in each time you visit our site . learn more\nfrom the outset , the brief from client mitsui fudosan with stanhope , called for an \u2018exemplar sustainable city centre building\u2019 which makes use of renewable energy . aecom was appointed early in the project to explore renewable energy options .\nthe feed - in tariff was not in place when the decision to go with pvs was made . in fact , the project squeaked through just in time to take advantage of the scheme , so this was a well - received bonus for the client .\nthe building exudes quality throughout , but the real gem is the top floor . to achieve the complex geometry required to achieve optimum orientation for the 130 panel - installation , the architects opted for a saw - tooth roofline to maximise the collection of solar rays .\nthe aj can reveal the third set of finalists vying for this year aj retrofit awards 2018 . today : offices\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 strict / / en\nurltoken\nthis project combines the listed building with its neighbour at no 9 stratton street , to provide the uk headquarters for an umbrella organisation based in the middle east , operating a number of separate businesses from a single office building .\na spokesperson for the joint venture developers said : \u2018our overall vision for the shell centre site is for it to be a permeable , well - designed mixed - use development that will complement its surroundings .\na column of white rolls - royces is lined up outside 10 trinity square by the tower of london . within the imposing former headquarters of the port of london authority , once the nerve centre of the british empire , champagne glasses are raised to alison goldfrapp who has just pumped out a live set .\nthis is also the thinking of the designer / developer oliver burns , currently working on its latest offering , the walpole mayfair . the former home of sir robert walpole , beside the ritz , is being carved up into five huge apartments heavy on opulence ; the penthouse has a 1 , 300 sq ft roof terrace . the scheme , which will launch in september will have a starting price of \u00a39m plus .\ngrosvenor square could be a new focal point for the ultra - luxe market . hungry - eyed developers , particularly qatar holdings , are circling the brutalist american embassy building in the often overlooked west side of mayfair , due to be vacated in favour of a purpose - built facility in nine elms in 2017 . richard caring , owner of the ivy , has spent \u00a3250m on the adjacent former us navy headquarters in the hopes of transforming it into 41 top - end flats .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken"]}
{"id": 56258, "summary": [{"text": "prism skylabs is a technology company headquartered in san francisco , california that connects cameras within businesses to machine learning and a.i. technology in the cloud , to transform these devices into tools for business intelligence .", "topic": 3}, {"text": "prism launched as a company in 2011 at the techcrunch disrupt awards , where it was featured as a finalist in the startup battlefield competition .", "topic": 5}, {"text": "prism skylabs ' technology is deployed in over 80 countries and is used by more than 300 customers around the world . ", "topic": 16}], "title": "prism skylabs", "paragraphs": ["a visualisation from prism skylabs showing what its software can display . photograph : prism skylabs\nsoftware from san francisco start - up , prism skylabs , uses cameras with heat mapping to provides analytics to retailers . ( prism skylabs )\nowler has collected 12 screenshots of prism skylabs ' website since jul 2014 . the latest prism skylabs website design screenshot was captured in sep 2017 .\nprism skylabs ' s founder & ceo , steve russell , currently has an approval rating of 88 % . prism skylabs ' s primary competitors are\nprism skylabs currently has 880 fans on facebook . as of february 2015 prism skylabs had 613 fans . that ' s a 43 percent increase in 3 years\naustralian based company afn security \u2013 leading provider of security products , consulting & services , today announced a strategic partnership with prism skylabs\u2122 coinciding with prism skylabs\u2122 newest product launch at the isc west \u2018international security conference expo\u2019 , the prism skylabs\u2122 app .\nprism skylabs currently has 94 followers on twitter . as of january 2015 prism skylabs had 1 , 505 followers . that ' s a 93 percent decrease in 2 years\nprism skylabs is a provider of cloud based transformation of video camera into visual merchandising , auditing and business tools . prism skylabs is a private company . steve russell is the founder & ceo of prism skylabs and has an approval rating of 88 from owler members . prism skylabs has received a total of $ 22 . 5m in funding . prism skylabs ' s top competitor is retailnext , led by alexei agratchev , who is their co - founder & ceo . prism skylabs has 352 followers on owler .\nretailnext is the top competitor of prism skylabs . retailnext is a private company that was founded in san jose , california in 2007 . like prism skylabs , retailnext also operates in the internet software sector . retailnext has 30 more employees vs . prism skylabs .\nsince prism skylabs was founded in 07 / 2011 , it has participated in 2 rounds of funding . in total prism skylabs has raised $ 22 . 5m . prism skylabs ' last funding round was on oct 2013 for a total of $ 15 . 0m\nprism skylabs blog baby boomer vs . millennial shoppers : why retailers must appeal to both\nprism skylabs is a provider of cloud based transformation of video camera into visual merchandising , auditing and business tools . prism skylabs was founded in 07 / 2011 . prism skylabs ' headquarters is located in san francisco , california , usa 94103 . it . . .\npress release : prism skylabs : prism skylabs and cognitive systems corp . partner to combine visual analytics with real - time rf pattern recognition for better insight into in - store customer behavior\nprism skylabs\u2019 series b funding follows the $ 7 . 5m it raised in its 2011 series a .\nvideo surveillance and retail analytics startup prism skylabs raises $ 7 . 5m andreessen horowitz , triangle peak and others\nafn security has launched prism skylabs\u2122 cloud based technology helping businesses understand customer behaviour & product integration to australia .\na video - based software service from prism skylabs can help the business owner use cameras for busines . . .\nwho\u2019s there : software from prism skylabs processes surveillance footage to show how busy a place is without compromising customers\u2019 privacy .\nvideo surveillance and retail analytics startup prism skylabs raises $ 7 . 5m andreessen horowitz , triangle peak and others \u2013 techcrunch\n. . . more saas - oriented business , leveraging their retail analytics to create an offering along the lines of prism skylabs . 3vr ' s founder , steve russell , left the company to start prism skylabs in 2011 . . . .\n. . . prism skylabs launched in 2011 as a retail analytics solution to great fanfare in silicon valley , but . . .\nprism skylabs has employees and is the second highest among it ' s top 10 competitors . the top 10 competitors average 106 .\nmerging technologies is seen as one of prism skylabs ' s biggest rivals . merging technologies was founded in puidoux , vaud } in 1990 . merging technologies operates in the movies & entertainment industry . compared to prism skylabs , merging technologies generates $ 848k more revenue .\napogee is perceived as one of prism skylabs ' s biggest rivals . apogee was founded in 1985 , and is headquartered in santa monica , california . apogee is in the electronic equipment field . apogee generates $ 1 . 3m more revenue vs . prism skylabs .\nprism in actionsee prism ' s analytics and insights in action . from : prism skylabsviews : 00 ratingstime : . . .\n. . . ( version 2 . 2 ) . those looking for a new product have little options . nlss is clearly the most promising . prism skylabs - the only flashy new company launch of 2011 in all of ip video , prism skylabs , is . . .\n\u201cprism skylabs gives us the ability to remotely audit and merchandise our stores , and truly understand how customers experience our famous footwear stores . \u201d\n\u201cprism skylabs enables me to better manage the unique needs of my business . the analytics provide helpful insights which ultimately impact our future designs . \u201d\na silicon valley startup , prism skylabs , is targeting the ip video marketplace , funded by an all star lineup of investors and . . .\nprism skylabs ' s revenue is the second highest among it ' s top 10 competitors . the top 10 competitors average $ 1 . 3m .\n. . . prism skylabs , another silicon valley startup , backed by well - known vc ' s , that has been active in the . . .\nprism skylabs has \u201cwell north of 50 customers\u201d that include fortune 500 companies and well - known brands that fall into the category of \u201clarge distributed retail companies . \u201d\n. . . milestone app - parking spotter pegasus , brazil prism skylabs , us qognify , israel puretech systems , us retailflux , turkey riva , . . .\nprism skylabs is a technology company headquartered in san francisco , california , that designs , develops and sells business intelligence software for retailers with a consumer storefront . the prism skylabs application compiles and analyzes the video data collected by surveillance cameras at brick - and - mortar locations to understand long - term trends and improve merchandising .\nwith prism skylabs , businesses can measure offline conversion , understand long - term trends , and dig in to powerful analytics \u2014 from dwell to footpaths to product lift \u2014 using the cameras they already have . prism skylabs condenses customer interaction and movement into stunning imagery and reports that provide instant understanding of any moment or period of time .\nprism skylabs provides businesses with visually stunning and data - rich views of any shelf , display , room , or store - in real time - by transforming existing video infrastructure into a powerful visual , analytics and security tool . how does it work ? prism skylabs automatically detects existing video infrastructure and seamlessly connects it with the cloud . from there , prism skylabs enhances typically washed - out video by using cutting - edge computational photography techniques and advanced computer vision technology . within minutes , our customers have : 24 / 7 mobile access to any place in their\nemployees equipped with mobile phones and laptops can use prism skylabs\u2019 package to look at any store in a retail chain , and get on - demand visual summaries of consumer paths through the location .\nprism skylabs uses data from video cameras located in shops to track the routes of users around brick - and - mortar stores , providing a physical analogue to the analytics packages used by online retailers .\ntoday , businesses can\u2019t do without large investments in camera infrastructure , and up until now , video surveillance has existed for the sole purpose of security . prism skylabs aims to change that . \u201ccompanies around the world spend tens of billions of dollars to install millions of video cameras and surveillance networks in an attempt to understand their particular corner of the world , \u201d said steve russell , founder of prism skylabs .\nprism skylabs has raised $ 24 million in funding since launching in 2011 . the san francisco start - up , which primarily works with retailers , installs cameras with heat mapping software and provides analytical services .\nproduct tourwelcome to prism 2 . from : prism skylabsviews : 230 ratingstime : 02 : 20more in science & tech . . .\n. . . technology / application from what we can tell , the concept is most similar to prism skylabs , with a focus on providing rich information to retailers ( people counting , dwell time , . . .\nprism skylabs is the global leader in visually understanding and optimizing offline commerce . its unique cloud service transforms any video camera into a visual merchandising , auditing , and business intelligence tool that can be accessed from any device .\nthe company has a compelling take on customer analytics . not only does prism skylabs allow businesses to actually make sense of video data that was previously unused , but it also helps these vendors become smarter with visualizations and analytics .\nprism skylabs brings physical spaces online , creating new places for people and businesses to understand and engage each other . the company is changing how businesses use video and how consumers experience physical spaces online . in the longer term , prism skylabs ' goal is to transform the world ' s multi - hundred billion - dollar camera network investments into a platform for online - to - offline commerce that creates new revenue streams and new opportunities for businesses to engage customers .\nthis is changing with the emergence of location analytics . take alex and ani , which designs and retails jewelry , and belk , a department store chain . both have signed on with prism skylabs , a software company , to map in - store customer behavior .\nhere\u2019s how prism skylabs works : most stores and restaurants have surveillance videos running 24 - hours a day . generally , this massive amount of surveillance video is unused . businesses can download free , cloud - based software that detects cameras or video on a network , and showcases a number of images of the space to the business . similar to the way you can pull images from videos using a video editing software , prism skylabs pulls relevant images of your establishment and builds insightful visualizations from these photos , while protecting customer privacy .\n. . . that is a competitive market and now 3vr even competes there with their ex - ceo ' s highly funded startup prism skylabs . when will they exit ? it is inevitable that 3vr exits , as after a dozen years , it is . . .\nprism works with most existing cameras \u2014 without the need for additional software and hardware .\nmy background outside of prism is one of eating lots of guacamole and missing mexico .\nthe top 10 competitors in prism skylabs ' competitive set are retailnext , merging technologies , apogee , antelope audio , wizr , avid technology , clavis insight , steinberg , open box software and aislelabs . together they have raised over 223 . 7m between their estimated 2 . 4k employees .\neverything you need to get started with prism . the starter pack includes access to prism vision , which comes with advanced video search and tagging powered by ai and machine learning .\n. . . lenel , prism , us . lenel ' s new vms : prism lensec ( i ) , perspective , us logiware , go1984 , germany . logipix , . . .\nmontr\u00e9al , march 10 , 2015 - genetec\u2122 , a manufacturer of unified ip security solutions today announced that its flagship security platform , security center , now supports the prism analytics package from prism skylabs , to provide cloud - based , business intelligence tools for retailers . by integrating prism with security center , retailers can extend their existing video surveillance camera system to provide valuable in - store data and metrics to monitor store traffic reports , monitor customer shopping trends , and remotely inspect store merchandising and brand displays .\nfor example , prism skylabs can extract a visualization that will show the path that people are taking in a store ( which can help owners gain insight into the performance of design or display ) , a heatmap of bodies and high or low traffic areas , a photo without any people in the store and more .\nthe analytics package is intended to allow business owners to discover the information buried within their cctv footage without having to rewatch hundreds of hours of surveillance tapes . prism skylabs promises to answer questions such as whether the store was open on time , which products customers pick up the most , and how long people waiting in line .\ncu saw a 2 - 3 % increase in sales in 3 months with prism \u2014 here\u2019s how .\ncollaboration to leverage radio sensors alongside cameras within the prism platform ( prweb january 13 , . . .\ndiscovery channel : prism helps retailers and protects privacythe discovery channel ' s daily planet hig . . .\nsummer offsitefrom : prism skylabsviews : 00 ratingstime : 02 : 30more in science & technology . . .\nand the startup takes this one step further by analyzing the video data and providing summaries of customer activity , behavior and movement . prism skylabs also allows users to share and syndicate these photos directly from their platform to a business\u2019 facebook page , twitter stream , website , yelp profile , google + profile , youtube account and picasa profile .\nprism connect is a program that provides camera manufacturers with the resources to embed prism directly onto their devices . through prism connect , we add a suite of analytics and computer vision capabilities to a diverse spectrum of connected devices , ranging from simple ip cameras to more complex thermal , rf , and 3d sensors .\n\u201cprism skylabs is exactly what brick - and - mortar retailers have been looking for , \u201d said pacific partners co - founder gordon rubenstein in a release . \u201cit\u2019s a simple and scalable way to understand product lift and customer movement across thousands of sites , and to gain immediate , mobile access to views of any shelf , display or store . \u201d\n. . . now , lenel is changing the way it does vms by introducing a new product named prism . unlike previous offerings , prism has been developed internally by lenel . at the recent asis . . .\nfive years ago , prism was founded with a simple yet revolutionary mission : transform enterprise video . . .\nprism skylabs , a two - year - old startup founded by ron palmeri and 3vr\u2019s steve russell today announced a $ 15 million series b funding round led by intel capital , intel corporations\u2019 investment and m & a business . the round included investments from presidio ventures , triangle peak , data collective , expa , and some existing investors , russell told me .\nprism is the most comprehensive cloud intelligence platform connecting a . i . to video . through computer vision and machine learning , prism unlocks valuable information from video that can be immediately understood , shared , and acted upon . leading companies in 80 countries around the world use prism to better understand , manage , and grow their business .\nwhen we launched the prism vision mobile application this fall , our goal was to empower businesses ac . . .\ndevelopers are using microsoft cognitive services to apply intelligence to visual data used by customers to enhance their services . microsoft today highlighted how business intelligence company prism skylabs is using the computer vision api from cognitive services in its prism vision application to help organizations search through closed - circuit and security camera footage for specific events , items and people . businesses can now search , analyze and categorize their videos automatically with artificial intelligence , saving huge manual effort . watch the video above for more details .\nand it looks great\u2026 with prism skylabs , you can add mobile access , customer heatmaps , and next generation storage to your 3vr . as long as you have a 3vr , there\u2019s no hardware to purchase . it\u2019s free to install . and it\u2019s up and running in minutes . contact us for an invitation code at 3vr @ urltoken and visit urltoken / 3vr [ \u2026 ]\nthe huge success of online shopping and advertising\u2014led by giants like amazon and google\u2014is in no small part thanks to software that logs when you visit web pages and what you click on . startup prism skylabs offers brick - and - mortar businesses the equivalent\u2014counting , logging , and tracking people in a store , coffee shop , or gym with software that works with video from security cameras .\nprism now has about 30 employees and russell expects to double the size of the company within the next 12 months .\nsee how famous footwear uses prism to measure customer conversion , check on remote sites , and improve their bottom line .\njoin our growing list of prism connect partners and make your hardware smarter with the latest analytics and computer vision technology .\nprism went from retail analytics , to an iot platform and now into machine vision . i believe they . . .\nadd prism to your offering and give customers access to the most advanced visual intelligence platform and a . i . powered tools to transform their business . deploying prism is seamless \u2014 with packages structured to generate long - term revenue for our partners .\nprism and axis communications ' latest partnership brings an all - in - one iot - managed video and analytic . . .\nwe ' re excited to announce our upcoming addition to the prism ecosystem : radio frequency ( rf ) analytic . . .\nfeature focus : prism ' s dynamic search functionprism ' s search functions enable users to find in - store . . .\nand while there are some privacy concerns , prism , unlike other kinds of online tracking , promises a level of anonymity .\n. . .\nvms prism terrible the difficulty is magnified by previous attempts to stem the bleeding . instead of . . .\nprism skylabs , a cloud - based service that allows business owners to bring video feeds online , capture images from these feeds and share this data with consumers and the public , has raised $ 7 . 5 million in series a funding round led by new investors triangle peak partners and pacific partners , and joined by andreessen horowitz , idg ventures , anthem venture partners , eagle , mkii ventures , seriesg , and data collective .\nprism visual access and analytics to run directly on the new axis m30 series ( prweb april 07 , 2016 ) rea . . .\nprism works with more devices than any other video intelligence platform \u2014 from ordinary cameras to more advanced 3d , thermal , and rf sensors .\n\u201cprism enables me to better manage the unique needs of my business . the analytics provide helpful insights which ultimately impact our future designs . \u201d\n. . . offerings from american dynamics and exacq , lenel offers it ' s own fully integrated , private branded nvrs and prism vms .\nsan francisco ( prweb ) may 24 , 2016 today prism , which turns in - store cameras into cloud - connected sen . . .\nprism skylabs , based in san francisco , installs software on computers linked to existing security cameras . the program uses computational photography \u2014 sort of like the lytro light field camera \u2014 to produce images with higher resolutions than the original grainy cctv video , and then edits out people ' s identities for privacy ' s sake . humans appear as ghostly figures or are edited away completely , leaving colorful discs in their place that depict a crowd ' s size and density .\nprism is always seeking innovative tools to empower our enterprise customers . our integration with cognitive systems offers a unique opportunity for retailers to collect customer shopping data on a more granular level . by leveraging cognitive systems\u2019 hardware within the prism platform , customers will have the combined insight of prism\u2019s powerful visual analytics with real - time rf pattern recognition . this provides a data - driven window into shoppers\u2019 movement patterns and factors that shape their buying behavior .\nsecurity center is built on an open - platform specifically to welcome software partners like prism skylabs to extend the features and functionality of our unified ip security system ,\nsaid jimmy palatsoukas , senior product marketing manager at genetec .\nwith their focus of providing insightful business analytics and intelligence tools to the retail community , we can help our customers in this vertical maximize their security investment by enabling them to optimize in - store sales , marketing , and operational activities ,\nadded palatsoukas .\n\u201con the business side , it\u2019s hard to overstate the value of having [ an investor ] like intel for a company like prism , \u201d russell said .\nit\u2019s more than a fully stocked kitchen and a beautiful office . working at prism means spending time with great people who care deeply about building innovative technology .\nbrian kneafsey to expand prism ' s iot verticals ( prweb june 24 , 2015 ) read the full story at http : / / www . . . .\nif 2018 is indeed shaping up to be the year of technology as retail experts predict , then there\u2019s no better time than now to get started with prism .\nprism\u2019s software can also be used to turn security footage into a live version of google\u2019s street view , says ron palmeri , prism\u2019s president and other cofounder . \u201cwe give the ability to go beyond the facades of businesses and show you the inside and even how busy it is , using very effectively privacy - protected imagery . \u201d\ncognitive systems will be the first rf sensor supported by the prism platform as we continue to expand our ecosystem of prism - connected cameras and devices . we have a lot in store for the coming year , so keep in touch as we continue to empower businesses with data and transform how video is used around the world .\n. . . prism , vivotek , acti , 3xlogic , morphean , 3vr , amietis , agent vi , envysion to list a few . i know . . .\nprism helps makes sense of a visual world . its unique cloud service transforms any video camera into a business intelligence tool that can be accessed from any device . retailers large and small , as well as other customers , use prism ' s platform to remotely audit , manage , and optimize their real - world businesses . visit urltoken .\nprism skylab is a cloud service that transforms any video camera \u201cinto visual merchandising , auditing and business intelligence tool that can be accessed in real time from any device . \u201d\nprism\u2019s software is designed to be used with existing security cameras . software installed on a computer linked to the cameras digests the raw video into a compressed form that is sent to cloud servers , where prism\u2019s software does the hard work . it sends back the visualizations , statistics , and other data it extracts to a pc , smart phone , or tablet .\n\u201cprism\u2019s approach to business insights and use of imagery for merchandising , store design , and other retail use cases helps axis further position itself for a growing set of retail users . \u201d\nwe understand the challenge that businesses face when balancing data collection and maintaining customer privacy . both cognitive systems and prism\u2019s technology are built with industry - leading privacy safeguards , empowering users with detailed insight without compromising shopper identity . prism\u2019s analytics generate anonymized summaries and visualizations of store activity while cognitive systems\u2019 offers advanced rf privacy protection locally , collecting additional shopper data without linking to personal information .\nwe recently celebrated our fifth anniversary , marking just one of many milestones since our founding in 2011 . earlier this month , we commemorated prism\u2019s growth and success with a company - wide field day in golden gate park . in our matching team - prism jerseys , everyone came together for games of bubble soccer , spikeball , volleyball , and other fun outdoor activities , in addition to enjoying some delicious food ! we are proud of our accomplishments and the team that has made them possible . we can\u2019t wait to see what the next five years have in store for prism .\n. . . on the downside , he started another analytics company , prism , that also has struggled . but , he was also friends or housemates with garrett camp who founded . . .\n. . . lenel ' s newest vms is ' prism ' . on the plus side , as a major access control supplier , they can pull some deals into their own . . .\nto make it easier for businesses to get started , we\u2019ve completely revamped our pricing structure . now prism offers even more options at different price points to fit the needs of all types of businesses .\nwith built - in masking features that ensure shopper privacy , prism analyzes video camera data to generate visual activity patterns and maps . real - time store traffic reports are also generated by prism to help store managers determine appropriate staffing at peak periods . system - generated heat maps analyze where customers are shopping and spending most of their time to optimize shopper engagement with store merchandise and promotional activities . this helps store managers determine ideal locations of in - store displays and promotions , while mobile access to the prism web client enables retailers to remotely view stores to ensure that operational and merchandising guidelines are followed .\nprism was founded by video surveillance expert steve russell and ron palmeri , the founder of mkii ventures . russell previously founded 3vr , a digital video security company and has a dozen video - related patents .\ntoday , we\u2019re excited to share details around our recent collaboration with microsoft . we\u2019ve integrated their computer vision api , part of microsoft cognitive services , which brings advanced tagging and search capabilities to prism vision .\n. . . avigilon pelco onssi march networks lenel ' s video support includes its own recorder and vms platform ( prism ) , with camera compatibility depending on recorder support . system administration the other . . .\nat prism , every day is a new challenge , and that\u2019s just how we like it . we\u2019re creating technology that redefines how computer vision , big data , and video can be used to understand physical space .\n. . . beyond the original oem of an oem not succeeding , lenel developed their own vms , prism , which has been widely lambasted as lacking both functionality and stability . developing one ' s . . .\n\u201cprism is the sole analytics solution deployed by the store of the future . we see tremendous value in understanding how customers move around our store , and from this data , making changes to deliver a better experience . \u201d\nover five years , prism has attracted more than 350 retail customers in 80 countries . the company makes money by charging a licensing fee for every camera it installs . it charges extra for additional analysis of the data .\nprism is always looking to attract and nurture top talent locally and globally ! summer is a great time to find the next generation of new , up - and - coming talent and boy did we score big ! elizabeth wu joined prism this summer as our design intern and hit the ground running . we caught up with liz ( by which she likes to be referred ) to get to know a little more about the person behind the talent .\nprism\u2019s software can count people that come into a business , measure the length of the line at checkout , and produce static or animated visualizations showing how people moved around a store . it is designed so that it cannot identify or track individuals . one national wireless carrier is already using prism\u2019s technology to generate heat maps of where visitors go in their showrooms , to compare the level of interest in different devices\u2014valuable data to them and to the device makers .\n\u201cintel capital has long been known as a hands - on investor , \u201d russell said . among the ways the investor will assist prism include \u201cproviding networking and matchmaking [ among ] its truly vast portfolio [ of partners ] . \u201d\nrather than embracing the latest in technology for the sake of it , when businesses select the right technology ( like prism ) , they are able to not only survive the threat of a retail apocalypse , they\u2019re able to thrive .\nin many ways , prism is capturing the simplest aspects of shopping , aspects ecommerce websites now take for granted . \u201cretailers want to know what parts of their store are busy , and where customers particularly shop . so , if there\u2019s a promotion on , when do people stop there and what do they do ? \u201d prism can also track what happens on individual days , or over time , using a dashboard like this ( rather than reams of excel spreadsheets ) :\n. . . pelco onssi march networks lenel ' s video support includes its own dvr , nvr , and vms platform ( prism ) , with camera compatibility depending on recorder support . in terms of usability , video events . . .\nthrough our platform , we\u2019ve created a direct connection between the video that\u2019s collected from prism - enabled cameras , and the microsoft api , eliminating the task of manually searching through hours of video footage in order to find important visual information .\nwhich of course brings us to prism . prism\u2019s software harnesses the power of a . i . and machine learning \u2014 the latest in technology \u2014 to provide data that is most vital for businesses . how many customers walked into the store ? where did they go ? which products did they touch the most ? how long did they stand at that display ? all of these answers ( and more ) arm a retailer with the necessary data to stay ahead in the current environment .\nin today\u2019s retail market , unlimited options and the ability to quickly compare costs produces a highly informed consumer . physical retailers need to stay ahead of their competition , and tools like prism , can provide the insights and data to do so .\nalthough security cameras are typically low quality , prism uses computational photography techniques to combine multiple frames to produce images with higher quality and resolution than the original video . \u201cwe can remove the ugly , grainy quality of surveillance footage , \u201d says russell .\nwe\u2019re excited to announce our upcoming addition to the prism ecosystem : radio frequency ( rf ) analytic sensors . our new partnership with cognitive systems corp . will allow our retail customers to combine prism\u2019s powerful visual analytics with rf source - detection , adding a deeper level of insight to customer behavior . through this new integration , customers will be able to augment their visual analytics by providing counting , dwell , traffic , heatmap and pathmap data with randomized identifiers to classify unique visitors\u2013without infringing on privacy .\n. . . however , genetec ' s foray on video management is more polished and ' open ' than either lenel ( prism ) or software house ' s ( american dynamics ) offerings , and a ' greenfield ' project requiring both . . .\nwhat would a tech company be without a great culture ? at prism , every team member is empowered and makes decisions that impact the business . it\u2019s our goal to dream and invent without limit , and we take the steps to help each other learn and grow .\n\u201cat this conference we are able to look at how prism might integrate with next - gen mobile devices [ as well as the possibilities , for example , of using ] new techniques in a data center that will allow us to increase our performance over 100 - fold . \u201d\nsince its launch , prism has \u201cbrought on a host of interesting first customers , the new challenge for the business is to continue to serve the large customers we\u2019ve won already and to build out our sales and marketing team to expand [ the customer base ] even further . \u201d\nit ' s our goal to bring next - generation analytics technology to new classes of devices ,\nsaid prism ceo and founder steve russell .\ngenetec is one of the best video management systems in the world , and together we offer a powerful solution for retailers .\nbuilding a truly open platform has been integral to getting to where we are today . by partnering with 12 of the world\u2019s leading camera manufacturers ( a list that continues to grow ) , we\u2019ve made it possible for our customers to turn their cameras into powerful business tools . partners join prism connect to help evolve their hardware from security devices into powerful sensors for business operations , marketing and merchandising . with more partnerships in the queue , we\u2019re bringing prism to a vast ecosystem of devices , including emerging technologies like 3d , thermal and other sensors that challenge the traditional definition of a camera .\nprism , launched in mid - september at techcrunch disrupt in san francisco , is working on a cloud - based service aimed at retailers that uses the existing video infrastructure to bring new , more tangible experiences to potential customers who might be browsing various sites , such as yelp , urbanspoon , facebook and opentable . the service brings physical spaces online and enables businesses to engage with their customers in new and meaningful ways . moving beyond the standard google street view , prism allows web users to explore businesses from any web - enabled device and get the information they need prior to entering a business .\nprism can also convey information on customer movements as a heat map . consider this example from alex and ani during a pilot program during last year\u2019s holiday season , which tracked customer movement on the floor over a three - week period . the redder the location , the more frequently it was trafficked :\nand when it comes to just physically walking into a store , there\u2019s no real way for a customer to opt out of becoming a data point that , presumably , might make the shopping experience better in the future . a 2013 pew study found that 64 % of american adults cleared their cookies and browser history to become less visible online ; even prism\u2019s cliff crosbie notes that more people are switching off their wifi in stores . while prism\u2019s technology removes the actual images of customers \u2013 something crosbie says is \u201cthe right thing\u201d to do \u2013 being tracked is still a hidden part of the shopping experience .\ncliff crosbie , senior vice president of global retail for prism , said many retailers come with a specific problem in mind . one furniture company wanted to know how many people sat on what kind of sofas . a sportswear company was eager to learn which shoes on a wall were grabbing shopper interest .\n\u201cthere\u2019s a lot of wonderful information locked up in video , and 40 million security cameras in the u . s . collecting it , but it\u2019s data that\u2019s not been available , \u201d says steve russell , cofounder and ceo of prism , based in san francisco . \u201cwe want to free up that information . \u201d\nvideo processing software is most often used for security purposes today , says jon cropley , who researches video surveillance technology at ims research . such software , for example , can alert security staff if someone climbs over a wall . other companies offer software that can count the length of a checkout line and summon staff if a new register needs to be opened . but cropley says prism\u2019s technology stands apart . \u201cthe established way of doing video content analysis requires dedicated hardware and cameras , and prism doesn\u2019t , \u201d he says . \u201ctheir technology is based on the premise that security cameras are already installed in so many places . \u201d\nalready , the response from both businesses and consumers has been overwhelming . prism , operating only since early july , was named the runner - up out of 31 companies launching at the prestigious techcrunch event and is gaining momentum on its closed beta program , which has garnered hundreds of applications from businesses since the launch .\n\u201cwe\u2019ve had cameras in stores for years , \u201d yin reminds me . \u201cbut the nice thing about prism is that it\u2019s anonymizing . there\u2019s no personal data being reflected because it\u2019s all aggregated . \u201d at the same time , he recognizes that \u201cwhen we\u2019re talking about location - based marketing , we\u2019re really talking about personalization . \u201d\nlast week prism had a blast at the nrf big show where we shared our platform with global retailers and exhibited alongside some of the hottest technology providers in the space . the reception was phenomenal , and we had a great time connecting with customers and partners that we don\u2019t get to see everyday . while at [ \u2026 ]\nthe goal is to monitor traffic , to shed light on how people move around a store and even to gauge the public ' s interest in certain products , by studying where people gravitate and linger in a business .\nit ' s like google analytics for the real world ,\nsteve russell , cofounder and ceo of prism , told technology review .\nwe\u2019ve been hard at work adding new a . i . - powered features that will empower retailers with even more data and visualizations to take their stores to the next level . in addition to prism\u2019s popular features such as traffic counting , dwell , occupancy , heatmaps , pathmaps and reporting , we\u2019ve also developed a mobile app \u2014 providing access to all of this powerful information even when on the go .\nwe\u2019re proud to show off our latest video case study , which highlights our partnership with the store of the future , a retail innovation lab based in the netherlands . the store of the future selected prism as their sole analytics provider \u2014 out of 70 + technology companies that have come together to bring all of the most cutting - edge retail solutions into a single brick - and - mortar experience .\nfive years ago , prism was founded with a simple yet revolutionary mission : transform enterprise video into data that can make businesses smarter and more profitable . we started by carving a path to connect networks of cameras to an intelligent cloud that delivers insights about business performance . today , we\u2019re leveraging new capabilities built from a . i , computer vision and machine learning to fully tap the hidden value within video .\nprism\u2019s technology could also help companies like groupon and google shake up advertising for brick - and - mortar businesses . online , it is easy to track whether people who click on an ad buy anything or become regular customers . offline , many small businesses have struggled to find if offering big discounts via groupon , for example , leads to more than a temporary surge of customers who will never come back .\nthe last five years can , in part , be measured by the tremendous effort that has gone into proving our platform within retail . we\u2019ve paid attention as different users from ceos to store managers gravitated to specific features within the platform . these two types of users \u2014 video and data \u2014 speak to the value that prism brings throughout an organization , and inspired our latest self - service mobile applications vision and insight .\ndon\u2019t waste your budget on promotions your customers won\u2019t see . with prism , you can optimize your rollouts and campaigns based on customer data you can\u2019t get anywhere else . use store and department traffic data by the hour , day , and week to time your marketing rollouts . measure product engagement to pinpoint hot products and perfect your campaigns . plus , never wait for market insight \u2014 get every answer you need in real - time .\nwe\u2019ve worked hard to transform the role of video for businesses , but have only scratched the surface of what\u2019s possible . with continued innovation in machine learning and a . i . , prism is uniquely positioned to unleash the value that lives within video , and make it accessible for businesses everywhere . stay tuned in the coming weeks and months as we share exciting updates about our platform , partners and what this will mean for your business .\nsince surveillance cameras are static , prism\u2019s software can work out which parts of a scene are fixed in place , such as walls , flooring , and furniture . anything that moves against that background is clipped out and subjected to further processing . russell hints that he hopes to eventually offer more sophisticated analysis by taking advantage of emerging computational photography techniques\u2014for example , lytro\u2019s light field cameras , which produce images that can be refocused after they have been taken .\ndon\u2019t waste your budget on promotions your customers won\u2019t see . with prism , you can optimize your rollouts and campaigns based on customer data you can\u2019t get anywhere else . use store - and department - level traffic data by the hour , day , and week to time your marketing rollouts . measure product engagement to pinpoint hot products and perfect your campaigns . plus , never wait for market insight \u2014 get every answer you need in real - time .\nwhen we launched the prism vision mobile application this fall , our goal was to empower businesses across all industries with the ability to leverage video for smarter decision making . central to this mission has been the development of an open platform that can harness the most sophisticated a . i . and machine learning technology , and deliver it to a vast ecosystem of cameras and devices \u2014 making powerful , cutting edge capabilities accessible to a large number of users .\nsee when your stores are busiest and optimize staffing for every change in traffic . simply check up - to - the - minute snapshots of your stores to cut down on auditing costs and maintain the perfect store experience . instantly fix misplaced end caps , sales - floor debris , burnt - out light fixtures , or late openings . one of prism\u2019s international clients reduced their auditing costs by upwards of $ 10 million annually \u2014 what will your team accomplish ?\nget real - time , minute - by - minute video footage of every one of your stores in one , simple dashboard . jump forward and backward in time through video snapshots , navigating by minute , hour , day , or the camera view\u2019s activity level . deep - dive into critical moments with prism\u2019s detail lens \u2014 a visual summary that helps pinpoint criminal activity in the case of shrink \u2014 and securely share your findings with the rest of the asset protection team .\nsee when your stores are busiest and optimize staffing to match your traffic with the needs of your customers . simply check up - to - the - minute snapshots of your stores to cut down on auditing costs and maintain the perfect store experience . instantly fix misplaced end caps , sales - floor debris , burnt - out light fixtures , or late openings . one of prism\u2019s international clients reduced their auditing costs by upwards of $ 10 million annually \u2014 what will your team accomplish ?\nget real - time , minute - by - minute video clips from every one of your stores using one simple , intuitive interface . jump forward and backward in time through high - resolution snapshots , navigating by minute , hour , day , or the camera\u2019s activity level . deep - dive into critical moments with prism\u2019s detail lens \u2014 a visual summary that helps pinpoint criminal activity in the case of shrink \u2014 and securely share your findings with the rest of the asset protection team .\njoin our team of talented engineers and business professionals who are exploring creative ways to understand one of the most interesting and untapped sources of information on the planet : video . define , design , and deliver new features . lead by example . work independently and on action - driven teams . at prism , we\u2019re committed to revolutionizing video , while also embracing an entrepreneurial spirit that empowers every team member to lead , be creative , and be passionate about the work we do every day .\nby using a store\u2019s existing security cameras , or installing new ones , prism ( no relation to the nsa program ) is able to track the movement of a store\u2019s customers and identify patterns . \u201dwe\u2019re not really looking at any individual ; we\u2019re looking at what a group of people over a period of time do , \u201d says senior vice president of managed services cliff crosbie . \u201cthat\u2019s the really big thing : identifying what a volume of people do over a period of time , and how you read that information . \u201d\n\u201cwe can help them understand how what\u2019s happening in the store is related to online concepts like yelp reviews or online deals , \u201d says russell . \u201cit\u2019s like google analytics for the real world , \u201d he adds , referring to the most widely used software for tracking and logging how people use websites . prism can also draw on online sources of data such as facebook or foursquare check - ins to correlate online promotions or deals with real - world activity . this could tell a company if an online coupon led to more visitors to a store .\nretailers currently rely on video management systems ( vms ) to mitigate theft , protect their patrons , premises and employees , and collect video evidence to resolve claims and incidents . in the past few years , new analytics tools have become available as separate systems to assist retailers in gaining new insight on shopping patterns and behaviors . when used with genetec security center , prism allows retailers to leverage the video data from their existing security cameras to generate retail analytics while ensuring the safety of their customers and premises . by leveraging a unified security platform across their operations , retailers can to improve their customers ' shopping experience , while maximizing their investment in their video surveillance system .\nfor example , a restaurant or bar owner can use prism to review a visual heat map of activity to help understand how yelp ratings affect restaurant traffic . for a retail shop owner , it means comparing local weather against foot traffic to explain a recent barrage of slow sales totals . on the other hand , for restaurant patrons , it may mean observing a privacy - protected view into the same space to determine how likely they are to find a seat if they stop by , reading recent reviews and checking out the daily specials , or having an opportunity to book a table . and for a shopper on a mission to find a specific item , it means the ability to see if a store has restocked it or is still awaiting shipment .\nif you like what you see , get more delivered to your inbox weekly . click here to subscribe to our free premium content .\ncopyright 2018 1105media inc . see our privacy policy and terms of use . reproduction in whole or in part in any form or medium without express permission of 1105 media inc . is prohibited .\na us firm that uses in - store cctv to provide real - world analytics to shopkeepers has raised $ 15m in series b funding .\nthe company also promises to protect customers\u2019 privacy . indeed , one of the key features is the ability to remove shoppers from cctv images , \u201cboth protecting privacy and giving retailers an uninhibited view of any product , shelf , or display\u201d .\nthe focus is very much on providing aggregate data for shopkeepers , and not , for the time being , tracking individual customers in the manner that some us retailers have started doing with mobile phone data .\n\u00a9 2018 guardian news and media limited or its affiliated companies . all rights reserved .\nwe\u2019ve been deployed by hundreds of retailers in 80 countries around the world , and have tracked nearly 5 billion customer interactions . we\u2019re also just getting started .\nin short , we\u2019ve re - 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", "topic": 1}], "title": "decolonizing architecture art residency", "paragraphs": ["article details ,\ndecolonizing architecture / art residency : . . .\nmon apr 16 , 6 : 30pm lecture alessandro petti , decolonizing architecture art residency .\ndecolonizing architecture art residency , deterritorialized parliament , 2011 . photo : daar ( carina ottino ) .\nphotomontage by amina bech ,\ntracing the line .\ncourtesy of decolonizing architecture / art residency .\ninstallation view , redcat , los angeles . courtesy of decolonizing architecture / art residency . photo : scott groller .\ndelfina foundation and decolonizing architecture art residency ( daar ) collaborate on residencies and public programming with artists and architects who critical spatial practices .\npalestine based decolonizing architecture art residency ( daar ) is an architectural studio and residency program that combines spatial interventions , theoretical writings and collective learning to address issues of colonization , conflict and displacement .\ntwo connected but contrasting exhibitions related to architecture by thomas demand and decolonizing architecture open at nottingham contemporary in january .\nthe book of profanation , exhibited here for the first time as an experimental prototype , is a compendium of recent projects by decolonizing architecture art residency ( daar ) .\ndecolonizing architecture art residency is a palestinian art and architecture collective and a residency program based in beit sahour , palestine . organized by architects sandi hilal , alessandro petti , and eyal weizman , daar examines the possible re - usage of existing architecture in occupied territories\u2013a process they refer to as \u201crevolving door occupancy . \u201d\ndecolonizing architecture / art residency ( daar ) is an art and architecture collective set up by alessandro petti , sandi hilal and eyal weizman , based in palestine . their work is a critical examination of the role played by architecture in the occupation of the palestinian territories .\nphotomontage by sara pellegrini ,\nreturn to nature , the transformation of the military base of oush grab ( the crow ' s nest ) .\ncourtesy of decolonizing architecture / art residency .\ndecolonizing north is initiated by konsthall c in collaboration with the decolonizing architecture advance course at royal institute of art in stockholm and the cemfor , centre for multidisciplinary studies on racism , uppsala university .\n\ndecolonizing architecture / art residency : common assembly\nby demos , t . j . - artforum international , vol . 50 , issue 8 , april 2012 | online research library : questia\nevent link : urltoken description : decolonizing architecture is a project initiated by alessandro petti , sandi hilal and eyal weizman in 2007 . set up as a studio / residency program in beit sahour , bethlehem and recently re - established as the decolonizing architecture / art residency ( daar ) , they engage spatial research and theory , taking the conflict over palestine as their main case study . .\nher work at redcat also included architecture - focused exhibitions including 2009 ' s\nsmall case study house ,\na three - month residency and commissioned installation by the tokyo architecture firm atelier bow wow . currently at redcat is an installation devoted to architecture in the palestine region called\ndecolonizing architecture .\ndecolonizing architecture / art residency ( daar ) was founded by alessandro petti , sandi hilal and eyal weizman in beit sahour in the west bank in 2007 . their work begins from a sustained critical examination of the role played by architecture in the israeli occupation of the palestinian territories .\nhilal and petti\u2019s work moves between art , architecture , and pedagogy . they are founding members and codirectors of the decolonizing architecture art residency ( daar ) , an architectural office and artist residency program in beit sahour that combines conceptual speculations and architectural interventions . alongside art and architectural practice , they are also engaged in critical pedagogy , notably as founders of campus in camps , an experimental educational program hosted in dheisheh refugee camp in bethlehem .\ndecolonizing architecture art residency ( daar ) is a unique model of interventionary practice established by alessandro petti , sandi hilal and eyal weizman operating from and within beit sahour , palestine . architecture after revolution presents a collection of stories that make a robust and compelling case for architecture to be conceived of as a situated instrument of political practice .\nsandi hilal and alessandro petti\u2019s theory and practice moves between art , architecture , and pedagogy . they are founding members and co - directors of decolonizing architecture art residency ( daar ) , an architectural office and artistic residency program that combines conceptual speculations and architectural interventions . alongside art and architectural practice , petti and hilal are engaged in critical pedagogy . they are the founders of campus in camps , an experimental educational program hosted in dheisheh refugee camp in bethlehem .\nin 2010 , researcher lorenzo pezzani undertook a residency in palestine with the outcomes of this residency being showcased as part of a series of events , in partnership with tate modern .\nsat apr 28 , 11am - 3 : 30pm seminar : forensic aesthetics eyal weizman , decolonizing architecture art residency ; respondent : tom keenan , associate professor of comparative literature and director , human rights project , bard college . followed by a roundtable discussion with invited guests .\nthe james gallery is pleased to present the work common assembly by decolonizing architecture art residency , a design group and residency program founded by eyal weizman , sandi hilal , and alessandro petti in beit sahour , palestine . for their first exhibition in new york , decolonizing architecture art residency will produce a large - scale installation in the james gallery based their research on the palestinian parliament building in abu - dis , located on the periphery of jerusalem . decolonizing architecture art residency conducts research , collective learning and public meetings , and makes critical design from its research on existing architecture and infrastructure . their projects articulate the potential of architecture to open an \u201carena of speculation\u201d that incorporates varied cultural aesthetic and political perspectives . works , whether in the form of large or small - scale models , video , maps , photographs , interviews , or discussions , have been exhibited at nottingham contemporary ( 2012 ) ; neuch\u00e2tel , switzerland ( 2011 ) ; red cat , la ( 2010 ) ; ngbk , berlin ( 2010 ) ; the istanbul biennale ( 2009 ) . the group was awarded the prince claus prize for architecture in 2010 .\nthe james gallery is pleased to present the work common assembly by decolonizing architecture art residency , a design group and residency program founded by alessandro petti , sandi hilal , and eyal weizman in beit sahour , palestine . for their first exhibition in new york , decolonizing architecture art residency will produce a large - scale installation in the james gallery based on their research on the palestinian parliament building in abu - dis , located on the periphery of jerusalem . decolonizing architecture art residency conducts research , collective learning and public meetings , and makes critical design from its research on existing architecture and infrastructure . their projects articulate the potential of architecture to open an \u201carena of speculation\u201d that incorporates varied cultural aesthetic and political perspectives . works , whether in the form of large or small - scale models , video , maps , photographs , interviews , or discussions , have been exhibited at nottingham contemporary ( 2012 ) ; neuch\u00e2tel , switzerland ( 2011 ) ; red cat , la ( 2010 ) ; ngbk , berlin ( 2010 ) ; the istanbul biennale ( 2009 ) . the group was awarded the prince claus prize for architecture in 2010 .\nthe james gallery is pleased to present the work common assembly by decolonizing architecture art residency , a design group and residency program founded by alessandro petti , sandi hilal , and eyal weizman in beit sahour , palestine . for their first exhibition in new york , decolonizing architecture art residency will produce a large - scale installation in the james gallery based on their research on the palestinian parliament building in abu - dis , located on the periphery of jerusalem . decolonizing architecture art residency conducts research , collective learning and public meetings , and makes critical design from its research on existing architecture and infrastructure . their projects articulate the potential of architecture to open an \u201carena of speculation\u201d that incorporates varied cultural aesthetic and political perspectives . works , whether in the form of large or small - scale models , video , maps , photographs , interviews , or discussions , have been exhibited at nottingham contemporary ( 2012 ) ; neuch\u00e2tel , switzerland ( 2011 ) ; red cat , la ( 2010 ) ; ngbk , berlin ( 2010 ) ; the istanbul biennale ( 2009 ) . the group was awarded the prince claus prize for architecture in 2010 .\ndecolonizing architecture is a project initiated by alessandro petti , sandi hilal and eyal weizman in 2007 . set up as a studio / residency program in beit sahour , bethlehem and recently re - established as the decolonizing architecture / art residency ( daar ) , they engage spatial research and theory , taking the conflict over palestine as their main case study . decolonizing architecture seeks to use spatial practice as a form of political intervention and narration . their practice continuously engages a complex set of architectural problems centered around one of the most difficult dilemmas of political practice : how to act both propositionally and critically within an environment in which the political force field , as complex as it may be , is so dramatically skewed .\ndecolonizing architecture artists in residency brave new alps started removing the zionist writings and the flag left behind by the settlers and together with anne gough and jesse long they created hotel oush grab . members from the aic cleaned the site in preparation for the upcoming paidia game day .\nplease click here to read decolonizing architecture , or , \u201chow to inhabit your enemy\u2019s house ? \u201d , by lorenzo pezzani , published in contemporary practices , volume vii , 2010 .\ndecolonizing architecture art residency ( alessandro petti , sandi hilal , eyal weizman ) arose from a need to open up an \u2018arena of speculation\u2019 about the future of palestine . this architectural studio and art residency programme based in beit sahour , palestine combines conceptual speculations and pragmatic spatial interventions , discourse and collective learning . daar explores possibilities for the reuse , subversion and profanation of actual structure of domination : from evacuated military bases to the transformation of refugee camps , from uncompleted governmental structures to the remains of destroyed villages .\nfor redcat , decolonizing architecture will develop an exhibition - - their first presentation in the u . s . \u2014that builds on their work over the last few years , alongside current research projects .\nplease click here to read about nishat awan ' s residency experience , published online in arteeast ' s winter 2012 quarterly .\ndecolonizing architecture art residency ( daar ) : co - directed by alessandro petti & sandi hilal , daar is a combination of an architectural studio and a residency programme , and aims to use spatial practice as a form of political intervention . daar ' s programme has brought together architects , artists , activists , urbanists , filmmakers and curators to work collectively on the subjects of politics and architecture . it was established with the aim of engaging with a complex set of architectural problems centred on one of the most difficult dilemmas of political practice : how to act both propositionally and critically in an environment in which the political forcefields are so dramatically skewed .\ne - flux architecture announcements are press releases for current architecture and design projects , programs , events , exhibitions , publications , and initiatives from all over the world .\n, a free press publication , focusing on a critical view on the local art production and a dialogue with other art scenes .\nin 2007 , with eyal weizman , hilal and petti co - founded the decolonizing architecture art residency ( daar ) in beit sahour , palestine , an architectural studio and residency program that has gathered together architects , artists , activists , urbanists , film - makers , and curators\u2014 to work collectively on the subjects of politics and architecture . daar explores possibilities for the reuse , subversion and profanation of actual structures of domination : from evacuated military bases to the transformation of refugee camps , from uncompleted governmental structures to the remains of destroyed villages ( urltoken ) . in 2014 they published architecture after revolution a text inviting to rethink today\u2019s struggles for justice and equality not only from the historical perspective of revolution , but also from that of a continued struggle for decolonization .\nraluca voinea is a curator and art critic based in bucharest . she has a ba in art history and theory from the arts university in bucharest ( 2001 ) and an ma in curating contemporary art from the royal college of art in london ( 2006 ) .\nglykeria stathopoulou studied fine art and history and theory of art in the uk and the us . she received the first award in academic excellence for her ma thesis ( san francisco art institute ) .\nsakiya is an international art / science / agriculture residency programme with a mandate to bring international and local practitioners together for academic , artistic and ecological interventions with an emphasis on fostering and developing sustainable practices across disciplines .\nsandi hilal has developed together with alessandro petti a research - project based artistic practice that is both theoretically ambitious and practically engaged in the struggle for justice and equality . they founded campus in camps , an experimental educational program hosted in dheisheh refugee camp in bethlehem with the aims to overcome conventional educational structures by creating a space for critical and grounded knowledge production connected to greater transformations and the democratization of society . camus in camps has today offshoot in other palestinian camps and is linked in a consortium with universities around the world . \u2013 urltoken \u2013 in 2007 with eyal weizman they founded daar ( decolonizing architecture art residency ) in beit sahour , palestine , with the aim to combine an architectural studio and an art residency able to gathered together architects , artists , activists , urbanists , film - makers , and curators to work collectively on the subjects of politics and architecture \u2013 www . decolonizing . ps .\ncurator and art critic , okwui enwezor , and historian and political scientist ilan pappe join daar members in conversation to mark the publication of their book architecture after revolution ( sternberg press , berlin 2013 ) . daar ( sandi hilal , alessandro petti and eyal weizman ) is an art and architecture collective and a residency programme based in beit sahour , palestine . daar\u2019s work explores the radical condition of architecture at the moment of decolonisation - the very moment that power has been unplugged , when old uses are gone , and new uses not yet defined .\nersela kripa and stephen mueller of agency architecture reveal their global projects on urbanism and resistance .\nghiath al jebawi is a syrian architect and urbanist based in milan and cologne . he has a bachelor ' s degree in architecture from damascus university , and a masters in architecture from the politecnico di milano . he has worked in architecture and as an assistant lecturer at the department of urban planning and environment in damascus . after the outbreak of war in syria he moved to beirut and later to venice where he has been working with language , art and architecture .\nwhat would an architecture of decolonization look like ? and how might it shift the terms of debate in the israeli - palestinian conflict ? these are among the ambitious questions addressed by the decolonizing architecture / art residency , an art and architecture collective based in beit sahour , a town outside bethlehem . the group - - which now has dozens of collaborators , varying from project to project - - was founded in 2007 by saudi hilal , alessandro petti , and kyal weizman , all of whom operate in the nexus of architecture , theory , and political representation . strategic and utopian at once , daar speaks of decolonization as implying\nthe dismantling of the existing dominant structure - - financial , military and legal - - conceived for the benefit of a single group .\nto this end , the group deploys an expansive architectural imagination as a critical and transformative force against the present political deadlock .\nin 2011 , filmmaker cressida kocienski and architect nishat awan were selected for an eight - week residency from july 2011 at daar ' s studio . the outcomes of their residency formed part of common assembly - deterritorializing the palestinian parliament at le centre d\u2019art neuch\u00e2tel , switzerland ( 17 sept to 28 oct 2011 ) and nottingham contemporary ( 28 jan to 15 apr 2012 ) . for images of the exhibition at nottingham contemporary , please click here .\nalong with public art & design practice , nikola is a regular speaker at conferences and design festivals around the world . currently he is editing the life of art magazine for contemporary visual arts published by the institute of art history in zagreb .\nkim ' s responsibilities at redcat have involved selecting and overseeing art installations at the institution ' s gallery space in downtown l . a . prior to joining redcat , kim worked in curatorial departments at the san francisco museum of modern art , the san francisco art institute and as a curatorial intern at the walker art center .\nfounded in 2007 , daar ( decolonizing architecture art residency ) focuses on palestine as a prism through which to view larger issues of architecture and decolonization in general . the redcat exhibit marks the first time that the bethlehem - based daar has shown in the us , and though the exhibition bears the names of alessandro petti , sandi hilal , and eyal weizman , the group cites a range of other resident - collaborators . at his opening talk , weizman framed daar\u2019s activities as a search for a \u201cthird way\u201d to inhabit defunct colonial infrastructures \u2014 an approach that would neither resort to pure destruction nor continue to trace the well - worn paths of colonial use once power had shifted .\neda soyal ( turkey ) is teaching as a research assistant at the architecture faculty of artuklu university . she holds a ba in architecture from karadeniz technical university and an ma in architectural history and theory from the bartlett school of architecture with a scholarship from turkish education ministry . eda is now a phd candidate at artuklu university .\nthe artists\u2019 work lies between conceptual speculation and an artistic practice that is based on spatial interventions in art , architecture , discourse , public research , and communal learning . through research , publication , performance , video , film , photography , and interventions , the artists examine the relation between politics and architecture .\nby henry - russell hitchcock jr . ; catherine bauer wurster ; museum of modern art\nmariela cveti\u0107 , ph . d . is an artist and art theorist . she is associate professor at the university of belgrade , faculty of architecture and guest professor at the university of arts , interdisciplinary studies of arts and media and university of novi sad , faculty of technical sciences , department of architecture and urban planning .\nfebruary 2011 \u2012 june 2012 : researcher for the artistic project x : 20 \u201cromanian art after 1989\u201d under the guidance of art critic erwin kessler . this was a romanian cultural institute project .\nyelta k\u00f6m was born in istanbul in 1986 and is an architect , writer and curator based in istanbul . he practises as a partner in kotustudio and is the co - founder of ( herkes icin mimarlik ) architecture for all . he studied architecture at yildiz technical university istanbul , and also studied as an exchange student at aristotle university thessaloniki . he completed his post - graduate degree at staedelschule architecture class , frankfurt . he is a graduate student at mardin artuklu university , department of architecture .\nmajd ammouri ( b . jerusalem , 1990 ) is an installation artist . always interested in making art , she graduated from bezalel academy with a ba in fine arts in 2014 . she now works as an art instructor in schools and art galleries . majd lives and works in jerusalem .\nborn in italy ; lives and works between sarajevo and venice . graduated in architecture at the venice faculty of architecture \u2012 iuav . after degree worked as graphic designer and film maker . currently studying film directing at film . factory \u2012 sarajevo film academy .\ntheir artist practice has received the following awards and grants : price claus prize for architecture , shortlisted for visible award , the curry stone design price , the new school\u2019s vera list center prize for art and politics , the anni and heinrich sussmann artist award , the chrnikov prize and recipient of the foundation for art initiatives grant .\ntheir artist practice has received the following awards and grants : price claus prize for architecture , shortlisted for visible award , the curry stone design price , the new school\u2019s vera list center prize for art and politics , the anni and heinrich sussmann artist award , the chrnikov prize and recipient of the foundation for art initiatives grant .\nbenji boyadgian ( b . 1983 , jerusalem ) studied architecture at ensaplv school of architecture in paris , specializing in urban sociology in post - conflict areas . boyadgian works on research - based projects that explore themes revolving around heritage , territory , architecture and landscape . he uses painting and drawing as the main tools in his practice while also incorporating other mediums . he lives and works in jerusalem .\nauthor of transparent city . limits and dwelling in bucharest , co - author and co - editor of nine books and several exhibitions and research projects . ghenciulescu is an independent expert for the european union prize for contemporary architecture \u2012\nmies van der rohe award\n. awards in the last ten years include : finalist at the\neuropean public space of the year 2011\u02ee \u2012 for the\nmagic blocks\u02ee programme ; 6 prizes and 7 nominations at the bucharest architecture annual ; 1 prize and 1 nomination at the romanian architecture biennal ; first prize at the national competition ; and realisation of the romanian pavilion at the 2006 venice architecture biennale . current research interests are contemporary architecture , modern and post - socialist urban and architectural developments in south - eastern europe , urban and building regeneration and community architecture .\nalex eisenberg is a curator and artist based in london . he is currently working on ' performing jerusalem ' , a project in collaboration with al - ma ' mal foundation for contemporary art exploring live art and performance in palestine . he works at the live art development agency in london and on independent projects .\nmy research / practice is related to observing , visualising and rethinking war / post - war cities or other forms of urban conflict and extreme urban situations ( i . e . natural disasters ) , using visual research methods and representations and collective spatial imagination . in my research and projects i participated in scientific and other conferences in spain , portugal , slovenia and albania and elsewhere . at the venice biennale of architecture in 2014 , i showed my research work\nsarajevo and self - made solutions in the context of war emergency\n. i have participated in and conducted several workshops with citizens and architecture students , including participation in the residency programme of\ndecolonizing architecture\nin palestine ( 2008 ) and was workshop leader of\nremaking our city\nin sarajevo ( 2012 ) . i was also part of the interactive art project\nbring in take out living archive\n. currently , i am the co - author and researcher of the action - research programme gradologija ,\nbeth stryker is co - founder of cluster ( cairo lab for urban studies , training and environmental research ) , a platform for urban research , architecture , art and design initiatives in downtown cairo . stryker has curated exhibitions and programs for d - caf in cairo , beirut art center , leslie tonkonow artworks + projects , aiany / center for architecture in new york ( where she held the position of director of programs ) , and the mca in chicago , among other venues .\nwhat happens to architecture during times of collective anxiety ? sir john sorrell , chair of cabe , reflects on previous downturns and . . .\nalessandro petti , sandi hilal , eyal weizman , architecture after revolution , berlin , sternberg press , 2013 , pp . 206 , \u20ac 25 .\nmichael sorkin is principal of the michael sorkin studio , a global design practice with a special interest in the city and green architecture . current work includes planning and design for cities , offices and housing in china , turkey and australia . the president and founder of terreform , a non - profit institute dedicated to research into just and sustainable urbanism , he is professor of architecture at the city college of new york and the author or editor of 18 books on architecture and urbanism , including the next jerusalem and against the wall . he is also the architecture critic for the nation .\nelpida karaba has worked since 2000 in education , teaching art theory and art history . she has curated various exhibitions and independent art projects . in 2012 she published archivepublic : performing archives in public art : topical interventions ( co editor p . kouros ) . she is the curator of the series archiverights in iset ( institute of contemporary greek art ) . in 2014 the first performance of her in - process curatorial - educational programme , pat , took place in peristeri , athens , as part of the community projects of neon organisation . a book on pat - peristeri is due in summer 2015 . as a member of the reading group she was also the co - author of the book exercises of idiosyncrasy . she has also published the book 9 + 1 unrealised projects . issues on curating . and was the co - editor in chief of the annual review of aica hellas , techne & kritiki for two anthologies , one dedicated to art theory and its methods and the second to art and its institutions . her research interests and publication record focus on art and political theory , public art and documentary , activist and performative art practices .\ndaar awarded the 2017 social design circle by the curry stone design prize . listen the interview with sandi and alessandro on the \u201carchitecture of the stateless nations\u201d\ntina sherwell graduated from goldsmiths , university of london , in textiles and critical theory and received her phd from the university of kent in image studies . previously executive director of the virtual gallery at birzeit university , she was programme leader in fine art at winchester school of art in the uk ( 2005\u201307 ) . she has written extensively on palestinian art in catalogues , journals , monographs and books , and is currently the director of the international academy of art palestine .\nthe first is how the process of colonization can be resisted through art and architecture . petti and hilal work on what they call the \u201cdecolonization of the mind , \u201d looking for ways to overthrow the mental frameworks which undergird and sustain physical and militaristic forms of occupation .\ndecolonizing architecture was founded by alessandro petti , sandi hilal and eyal weizman in 2007 . petti is the director of daar and a research architect based in bethlehem and is co - director of camp ( centre for architecture media and politics ) at the bard / al - quds university in abu dis - jerusalem . he curated border devices ( 2002 - 07 ) , uncertain states of europe with the milan - based studio multiplicity ( 2001 - 03 ) and stateless nation with sandi hilal ( 2002 - 07 ) . hilal works with the united nations relief and works agency ( unrwa ) for palestinian refugees . she is visiting professor at the international academy of art palestine and holds research doctorate in trans - border policies for daily life at the university of trieste . weizman is based in london where he is the director of centre for research architecture at goldsmiths college , university of london . weizman works with a variety of ngos and human right groups in israel / palestine . his books include hollow land , a civilian occupation , the series territories 1 , 2 and 3 , and yellow rhythms . decolonizing architecture was originally conceptualized and its pilot stage produced in dialogue with eloisa haudenschild and steve fagin , partners in the haudenschild garage , spare parts projects .\noctober 2015 \u2012 present : art specialist for the \u201cpandora\u201d project at the faculty of electronics , telecommunications and information technology .\noraib toukan is an artist currently based in oxford , england where she is completing her phd at oxford university ' s ruskin school of art . recent exhibitions include the centre for contemporary art , glasgow ; the asia pacific triennial ; the mori art museum ; kunstraum muenchen ; and the 11th istanbul biennial . until autumn 2015 she was head of the arts division and media studies programme at bard college al quds ; she is visiting faculty at the international academy of art palestine .\nana dana bero\u0161 is a croatian architect , exhibition designer , editor and curator . she graduated from the zagreb faculty of architecture and has international professional experience .\nhal foster , townsend martin \u201917 professor of art and archaeology , came to princeton in 1997 . he teaches lecture and seminar courses in modernist and contemporary art and theory ; he also directs the graduate proseminar in methodology . foster is an associate member of the school of architecture and the department of german ; he also works with the programs of media and modernity and european cultural studies . recent books include art since 1900 ( 2005 ) , a co - authored textbook on 20th - century art ; prosthetic gods ( 2004 ) , concerning the relation between modernism and psychoanalysis ; and design and crime ( 2002 ) , on problems in contemporary art , architecture , and design . his book , figment : painting and subjectivity in the first pop age , is due out in 2011 , to be followed by image building : essays on the art - architecture rapport . he is presently at work on a theory of modernism as a way ( in the words of walter benjamin ) \u201cto outlive culture , if need be . \u201d a member of the american academy of arts and sciences , foster continues to write regularly for october ( which he co - edits ) , artforum , and the london review of books .\ninitiated by alessandro petti , sandi hilal and eyal weizman in 2007 , decolonizing architecture is a project set up as a research studio and residency program in beit sahour , bethlehem . the studio examines architecture to articulate the spatial complexities of decolonization , taking the conflict over palestine as their main case study . collaborating with a range of individuals including artists , filmmakers , activists , academics and non - profit organizations to embark on a broad spectrum of critically - engaged and highly - focused research projects , the studio works within a spatial reality that weizman describes as\nthe politics of verticality\nin his riveting study of the occupied territories titled hollow land . offering new possibilities for insight and engagement , the studio aims to inaugurate an\narena of speculation\nthat incorporates varied cultural and political perspectives as interventions within the political , legal , and social force fields that exist there .\nmagazine and co - founder of the zeppelin association , bucharest . assistant professor at the ion mincu university of architecture and urbanism , bucharest and a practising architect .\nyara sharif is an architect and academic with an interest in design as a means to facilitate and empower ' forgotten ' communities , while also interrogating the relationship between politics and architecture . combining research with design , her work runs parallel between golzari - ng architects , london , and the design studio at the school of architecture , university of westminster . her book architecture of resistance : searching for spaces of possibilities under the palestinian / israeli conflict is forthcoming from ashgate ( 2016 ) .\nenwezor\u2019s wide - ranging practice spans the world of international exhibitions , museums , academia , and publishing . he is interested in african , european , asiatic , north and south american art of the 20th and 21st century , in modern and contemporary art of the african countries and the contemporary art of the african diaspora . enwezor\u2019s research includes video and photography , archives theory , photographic documentation , photojournalism and museums history . he also studies theories on diasporas and migrations , of post - colonial modernism and the architecture and urbanism of postcolonial african cities .\nhe has also worked on a research project : \u201cpropocon \u2012 property , possession and conflict in re / building settlement\u201d , for the oslo school of architecture and design .\nthe green pavilion is a public art project , creative laboratory , urban garden and teaching tool for ecological and social sustainable practices .\nseven artists will present their artwork and themselves as organisers , curators and members of the art collective through a single group show .\nfatemah araghi obtained her ba in architecture from the university of westminster in 2015 whilst being engaged in cultural and socio - political student - related activities alongside her studies . she was an executive assistant in mercy trust events and is currently the academic secretary for the iranian students association of britain . she has just completed her ma in architecture from the university of westminster in the history and theory research lab having fulfilled her keen interests in the field and enhanced her understandings of the theoretical perspectives that architecture entails .\nryan presley currently lives and works in brisbane , australia . his art practice is a reflection of his locale which he audits and critiques to mount a larger enquiry that interrogates the articulations of power . he recently completed a phd at the queensland college of art .\ncolumbia gsapp and studio - x amman are pleased to co - present with arteeast , asia contemporary art week ( acaw ) , and the center for palestine studies a conversation with sandi hilal on the intersections of art , architecture , and pedagogy . the two will discuss their experiences working with refugees and exploring ways of creating \u201cdifferent social , political and spatial relationships between people , state and territory beyond the liberal notion of citizenship . \u201d\nthe shufat school embodies an \u2018architecture in exile ; \u2019 it is an attempt to express the constant tension between the here and now and the possibility of a different future .\neducation fabio franz from october 2014 ph . d . thesis on practices of making and de - proletarianisation in the school of architecture at the university of sheffield ( uk ) 2008 - 2010 ma in communication art & design / royal college of art , london partly funded through scholarships of the hosting institution 2002 - 2006 ba in design / free university of bozen - bolzano ( it ) funded through scholarships of the autonomous province of south tyrol\n( 2013 ) . she leads hop . la ! and teaches psychology and psychology of art at faculty of dramatic arts in belgrade .\nmiroslav karic ( 1975 ) holds a ba in art history from the faculty of philosophy , university of belgrade ( 2000 ) and since 2001 has been a secretary and curator at the remont - independent art association . karic has been a member of the editorial team of\nangeliki sakellariou is a greek architect and dance performer based in london . in 2016 she participated in running workshops on the ma architecture course at the university of westminster ( on the architecture cultural identity & globalization pathway ) . angeliki is interested in site - specific performance arts and the relationship between the moving body and the physical space that surrounds it .\nsofia dona studied architecture and received her masters in fine arts from the bauhaus university of weimar in\npublic art and new artistic strategies\n. she was awarded the daad prize for the best foreign student at the bauhaus university of weimar ( 2010 ) , and was a winner at the sadas architectural awards 2010 .\nse\u00e7kin ayd\u0131n , ( 1980 ) is a kurdish artist and academic . he studied b . c . painting , b . c . sociology . ma : art educ . , mfa : costume and textile design . he has a ph . d in art , and he is studying for a phd . in media , culture and urban studies . se\u00e7kin ayd\u0131n works at batman university as the head of the painting department . he is the president of the mesopotamia culture , art and thinking association in diyarbakir , and he directs bat art lab in batman .\nfernando jose pereira studied at the school of fine arts of oporto and was awarded his phd in fine arts from vigo university in spain . he teaches at the university of porto , and is a researcher at the institute of research in art , design and society . his main subjects are art and politics , and art and nature ( as a form of politics ) . he lives and works in oporto , portugal .\nrim kalsoum graduated in architecture from the university of westminster , and is currently working at golzari - ng architects and with the palestine regeneration team ( part ) in london . rim is also a volunteer at the riba education and outreach programme . her main interest in architectural design focuses on the topic of ' urbicide ' and symbolic architecture , which she is currently exploring as part of the open gaza research project . rim ' s recent pavilion design won joint first place at fabfest , london , 2016 , as part of the london festival of architecture .\nwed apr 4 , 6 : 30pm exploring innovative transitions lecture toni griffin , director , j . max bond center , spitzer school of architecture , city college of new york , cuny .\na bimonthly bilingual printed map with an up - to - date belgrade art space programme , accompanied by a website containing further information on events .\none - day assembly of colleagues , involved in art and culture , to discuss work conditions and the functioning of the local visual arts scene .\nabdallah awwad ( b . nablus , 1987 ) graduated from the international academy of art palestine in 2012 . a participant in the jericho 10 , 000 years artists ' workshop and khalil sakakini cultural center ' s open studio residency programme , he was recently invited to be part of the ' the soul of arts calls for the world ' event at the dar al funoon foundation in morocco . abdallah is based in ramallah where he works with animation and childrens ' books .\nvivien sansour founded the palestine heirloom seed library as part of her work on seed autonomy . trained in anthropology , vivien works with farmers worldwide on issues of agriculture and independence . her solo show , ' terrain : palestinian agri - resistance ' , created a collection of people and landscape portraits of agri - cultural palestine . vivien participated in the confrontation through art residency in nicosia , cyprus as part of the collective exhibit ' where the sky and the earth touch ' .\nthe project belgrade art map in accordance with contemporary trends and possibilities of promotion assumes the role of mediator among over ninety belgrade art galleries and the audience \u2013 the regular one , the non - audience and the potential audience from the local community and further afield . with the aim of creating new contents in the city , which would connect different sectors and resources , belgrade art map offers the audiences up - to - date information on all current and permanent displays and other additional programmes , opens exhibition spaces for new audiences and contextualises the art scene . the result is a much - needed , but not yet existing , bilingual bi - monthly printed map with the belgrade art space programme , accompanied by a website containing expanded information .\nsusanne and kaspar have worked for museums , art festivals , art institutions , universities , ngos , schools and as independent producers , in collaboration with dog owners , bakers , landlords , bikers , gardeners , fishermen , homeless people , magicians , teenagers , shopkeepers , a choir and asylum seekers .\nthe area of obere marktstrasse demonstrates the lost dream of a boom town . the formerly representative architecture now resembles images / ideas of post - socialist cities : how to react to this place ?\ntan trained in sociology and art history . she concluded her phd on socially engaged art in the urban space ( itu - istanbul technical university ) and her post - doctorate studies on the methodology of artistic research at mit ( massachusetts institute of technology ) . tan has received several research grants and residencies including daad ( 2006 - 07 ) , the japan foundation ( 2012 ) , iaspis curatorial ( 2008 ) and kitakyushu contemporary art inst . ( 2015 ) . tan is an associate professor at the architecture faculty , mardin artuklu university . in spring 2016 she will hold the position of research professor at hong kong polytechnic , urban environment lab .\nahed izhiman is an artist who was born in jerusalem . ahed has worked as a photography consultant and freelance photographer for the last ten years . since 2001 , he has contributed to community organizations as a young artist , art lecturer and fine art professional trainer , and is one of the co - founders of art lab , the first office - sharing project for artists in jerusalem . his works have been widely presented in national and international exhibitions .\nfocusing on issues of statelessness and representing the unrepresented , daar gathers architects , artists , activists , urbanists , film - makers , and curators to work collectively on the subjects of politics and architecture .\nalex klein is an artist working between los angeles and philadelphia , where she was recently appointed program curator at the ica philadelphia , university of pennsylvania . she is a co - founder of oslo editions , which organized and published the lecture series contra mundum i - vii ( 2010 ) and in 2009 she edited the critical volume on photography words without pictures ( lacma / aperture , 2010 ) . she has been a visiting lecturer at the usc roski school of fine arts , ucla , and otis college of art and design and has held positions at the los angeles county museum of art and the metropolitan museum of art , new york . she received her mfa from ucla and her ma in the history of art from the courtauld institute of art , london .\nsandi hilal is an architect based in bethlehem . she is consultant with the unrwa on the camp improvement program and visiting professor at al - quds / bard university in abu dis - jerusalem . she is a founder member of daar\u2014decolonizing architecture art residency . in 2006 , she obtained the title of research doctorate in transborder policies for daily life in the university of trieste . she is a co - author of different research projects published and exhibited internationally : \u201cstateless nation , \u201d with alessandro petti and \u201cborder devices , \u201d with multiplicity . her publications include senza stato una nazione ( marsilio , venezia 2003 ) ; \u201cliving among the dead\u201d ( domus 880 , april 2005 ) ; \u201croad map\u201d ( equilibri , august 2004 ) , la stanza dei sogni ( liguori editore , 2004 ) ; and \u201cstateless nation\u201d ( archis , preview # 4 2003 ) . her projects have been published in national and international newspapers and magazines , such as the new york times , the guardian , il manifesto , al ayyam , al - quds , artforum , and archis .\nco - presented by columbia gsapp , studio - x amman , arteeast , asia contemporary art week ( acaw ) , and the center for palestine studies .\ndaar projects have been shown at the venice and istanbul biennales , tate in london and the centre pompidou in paris , among many others . in 2010 daar was awarded the prince claus prize for architecture .\nasmir muteveli\u0107 was born in banja luka , bosnia and herzegovina in 1983 . he graduated from the faculty of architecture in sarajevo in 2009 and is one of the founding partners and director at filter arhitektura .\narchitecture after revolution presents an urgent architectural and political thought experiment : to rethink today\u2019s struggles for justice and equality not only from the historical perspective of revolution , but from that of a continued struggle for decolonisation .\nthey describe their practice as taking place in a range of contexts : \u201cin built architectural structures , in the formation of critical learning environments , in interventions that challenge dominant collective narratives , in the production of new political imaginations , and in the formation of civic spaces . \u201d they have exhibited their work at many venues internationally , including the venice art and architecture biennales , 31st bienal de s\u00e3o paulo , red cat in los angeles , creative time in new york city , and 2015 asian art biennial in taiwan , among many others .\nrula khoury ( b . 1982 , haifa ) is a curator , art historian and critic . she received a ma degree in art history from haifa university ( 2011 ) . khoury was the artistic director of the khalil sakakini culture center in 2014 . she was the curator of ' manam ' and ' mapping procession ' at the 2014 qalandiya international . currently khoury lives in new york , where she is pursuing a masters degree in writing art criticism at the school of visual arts .\n, the leading cultural guide of athens . she is interested in a critical understanding of art in a wider sociopolitical context as well as its performative and educational aspects .\nworking across a variety of media , \u00f6\u011f\u00fct ' s institutional solo exhibitions include forward ! , van abbemuseum , eindhoven ( 2015 ) ; happy together : collaborators collaborating , chisenhale gallery , london ( 2015 ) ; apparatuses of subversion , horst - janssen - museum , oldenburg ( 2014 ) ; stacion \u2013 center for contemporary art prishtina ( 2013 ) ; k\u00fcnstlerhaus stuttgart ( 2012 ) ; salt beyoglu , istanbul ( 2011 ) ; the matrix program at the uc berkeley art museum ( 2010 ) ; k\u00fcnstlerhaus bremen ( 2009 ) ; and kunsthalle basel ( 2008 ) . he has also participated in numerous group exhibitions , including the 13th biennale de lyon ( 2015 ) ; 8th shenzhen sculpture biennale ( 2014 ) ; performa 13 , the fifth biennial of visual art performance , new york ( 2013 ) ; the 7th liverpool biennial ( 2012 ) ; the 12th istanbul biennial ( 2011 ) ; trickster makes this world , nam june paik art center ( 2010 ) ; the new museum triennial , new york ( 2009 ) ; and the 5th berlin biennial for contemporary art ( 2008 ) . \u00f6g\u00fct has completed several residency programs , including at the delfina foundation and tate modern ( 2012 ) ; iaspis , sweden ( 2011 ) ; and rijksakademie van beeldende kunsten , amsterdam ( 2007\u20132008 ) . he has taught at the dutch art institute , netherlands ( 2012 ) ; the finnish academy of fine arts , finland ( 2011\u2013ongoing ) ; and yildiz teknik university , turkey ( 2004\u20132006 ) , among others . \u00f6\u011f\u00fct was awarded the visible award for the silent university ( 2013 ) ; the special prize of the future generation art prize , pinchuk art centre , ukraine ( 2012 ) ; the de volkskrant beeldende kunst prijs 2011 , netherlands ; and the kunstpreis europas zukunft , museum of contemporary art , germany ( 2010 ) . he co - represented turkey at the 53rd venice biennale together with banu cenneto\u011flu ( 2009 ) .\nnikola boji\u0107 holds a master ' s degree in art history and museology from the university of zagreb and a postgraduate master ' s degree in design studies from harvard university .\nanna popielarska is a recent m . arch graduate from the university of westminster . she completed her ba in architecture at oxford brookes university , followed by two years in the industry , at kengo kuma associates in tokyo and knight architects , working on award - winning projects in both practices . aside from her studies , she is a also member of the england team of the european assembly of architecture students , where she has participated in architectural workshops .\nfor redcat , decolonizing architecture will develop an exhibition that builds on their work over the last three years . comprised of research material , photography , architectural models , video / film works , and a series of books , the exhibition brings together three core projects ( de - parcelization , return to nature , and the red castle and the lawless line ) to recast the largely discredited term decolonization and to consider how the transformation of financial , military and legal infrastructures in the area can lead to what the architects have called\nthe construction of counter apparatuses that find new uses for the abandoned structures of domination .\nassembled together for the first time at redcat , the three projects represent the visual products of research initiated by the studio and its collaborators including amina bech , suzanne harris - brandts , nadav harel , armin linke , francesco mantuzzi , sara pelligrini , diego segatto among others . the studio was recently re - established as the decolonizing architecture institute to capture its full range of activities and programs . the exhibition will also include the institute ' s self - published series of folios titled books of spatial profanation , organized around the overall project ' s five central themes of migration , return , profanation , confrontation , and proximity .\nprojects related to the public space ( curated or coordinated ) include : the knot . linking the existing with the imaginary \u2013 a travelling public space platform in berlin , warsaw and bucharest ( 2010 ) ; the department for art in public space ( 2009 - 2010 ) , a small platform for discussions and artistic projects ; and public art bucharest 2007 .\nan international panel of speakers come together to discuss what decolonisation is today , what role architecture can play in transforming decolonisation processes and how political subjectivity should be re - thought from the vantage point of the displaced and extraterritorial refugee .\nco - founder of the non - profit group archisquad , a division for architecture with conscience , and project coordinator of its educational programmes :\nout of focus : architecture of giving\nand\n* urgentarchitecture\n, open architecture advisory centres for citizens . winner of merit award in the shinkenchiku competition in japan , awarded by jun aoki in 2009 . one of the initiators and board members of the think space programme of conceptual architectural competitions and co - curator of its exhibition\ncompetitive hypothesis\nat the storefront for art and architecture in new york in 2013 . author of many exhibition designs ; her latest collaboration with the artist erik van der weijde was on display at camera austria , graz , in 2015 . editor of croatian magazine oris ( interviews with pritzker laureates kazuyo sejima of saana , edouardo souto de moura and peter zumthor ) . ana dana bero\u0161 has been recognised as an early - career architect and selected as finalist for the wheelwright prize awarded by harvard university ' s gsd in 2014 . ana dana bero\u0161 received special mention for her curatorial - research project\nintermundia\nat the 14th international architecture exhibition fundamentals curated by rem koolhaas . recently she started contributing as an author for croatian radio within the\nreality of space\nseries of interviews on politics and poetics of space , with international architects , theorists and critics ."]}
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", "topic": 1}], "title": "ochre health", "paragraphs": ["why work with ochre health ? at ochre health \u2013 we\u2019re committed to maintaining the long - term health of our patients . . . .\nact ochre medical centres : . act gp jobs with ochre health . they choose to stay with ochre health because they want to and share our passion for improving health . . .\nochre health medical centre cohuna vic prides itself on delivering quality patient care and improved health outcomes .\nwhy work with ochre health ? ochre health is looking for a full - time general practitioner with special interests in the following : . . . .\nochre health is seeking fifo general practitioner to join our highly regarded medical practice . as part of the ochre health team , you will receive on and . . .\nochre health medical centre bruce is situated in the the north canberra district of belconnen .\nochre health has added a new doctor to its bruce team , placing . . .\nrich green , national operations manager at ochre health group pty ltd . - 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related organisations , visit the link below .\nlocum mental health registrar . our client requires a locum mental health registrar to provide coverage asap - 5 august . . . .\nlocum specialist - sexual health . a locum specialist - sexual health is required from 16 july - 16 september . . . .\nrural gp | vmo \u2013 scottsdale , tasmania this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced rural general practitioner to join our expanding practice in scottsdale . we are excited to announce that a well established medical centre in scottsdale has joined the ochre health network . with this positive news , ochre health are looking [ \u2026 ]\nochre health has welcomed a doctor with special interests in women and children\u2019s health , antenatal care and mental health to its growing team in bruce . dr jessica nathan arrives on the back of the bruce practice experiencing a boost in patient demand over the last six months . dr [ \u2026 ]\nall ochre health employees are require to read and sign a confidentiality agreement . all staff are aware that a breach of patient confidentiality is considered a dismissible offence .\nochre health group pty ltd . provides medical services . the company was founded by ross lamplugh and hamish meldrum in 2002 and is headquartered in woolloomooloo , australia .\nabout ochre medical centre wollongong ochre is proud to have five local experienced general practitioners within the team who\u2019ll see patients over a 15 - minute consultation . supporting our doctors , is a team of medial professionals including registered nurses , allied health and administration staff .\nthis position paper states aboriginal male health should be a core primary health care service provided by aboriginal community controlled health organisations ( acchos ) . naccho as a cultural organisation has always supported appropriate gender - based approaches to health service provision , which fits within the current approaches of primary health care service , quality and research and evaluation .\nochre medical centre bridport is an accredited family medical practice located in tasmania ' s north east .\nochre health medical centre wentworth falls is located in the blue mountains in nsw . the practice is home to a dedicated team of doctors , nurses and staff who work to deliver improved health care for their local community and patients .\nfinally to all the naccho ochre day delegates from prior year\u2019s we thank you for your past and continuing support of naccho\u2019s initiatives to close the gap in male health .\ncurrent nt working with children clearance \u2013 ochre card ( or ability to obtain ) . industry health solutions are recruiting for a fun , personable , outgoing . . .\nlocum mental health pho . take your medical career to the next level with ochre recruitment , one of australasia ' s most established and trusted agencies . . . .\nlocum mental health specialist - adult inpatient / community . take your medical career to the next level with ochre recruitment , one of australasia ' s most . . .\nlocum mental health consultant . take your medical career to the next level with ochre recruitment , one of australasia ' s most established and trusted agencies . . . .\nochre health are currently seeking an experienced general practitioner to join our expanding practice in st helens , on the east coast of tasmania . as gp vmo . . .\nwith 30 medical centres across 5 states and territories , ochre health is the medical centre service provider of choice for over 150 doctors , serving a diverse . . .\nfor a complete list of hospitals and health services in the south east region of new south wales , see this listing from nsw health .\nwhere you dispute the accuracy of the information ochre health has recorded , you are entitled to submit a written request the doctor to correct that information . please be advised that the request and a note will be placed on your file but ochre health will not erase the original record . you will be notified once this correction has been made .\nif the act sounds like the place for you , get in touch with the recruitment team at ochre health today to hear about job opportunities opening up in the region .\nlocum registrar - sexual health . take your medical career to the next level with ochre recruitment , one of australasia ' s most established and trusted agencies . . . .\nlocum gp + occupational health . take your medical career to the next level with ochre recruitment , one of australasia ' s most established and trusted agencies . . . .\nochre health is excited to announce that we have acquired a well established medical centre in scottsdale & bridport . with this news , we are looking for an . . .\nas chief operating officer for ochre health , jason is responsible for the national management of medical centres and patient care , building \u2018the ochre way\u2019 \u2013 to ensure that our clinics are easy to access , friendly to deal with and operating efficiently , every time , every day .\nnaccho\u2019s position paper on aboriginal male health ( 2010 ) describes the key policy areas and programmes naccho has documented that should be developed in male health . these include physical health , strong minds , brother care , healing and men\u2019s business , as well as aboriginal male health workforce development .\nlocum registar - mental health . a locum mental health registrar is required to cover a nsw hospital from 20 - 31 august . . . .\noccupational health experience . occupational health gp - gladstone region , qld . delivering a broad range of occupational healthcare services to thousands of . . .\nsupported by primary health tasmania under the primary health networks program - an australian government initiative . | building blocks funded by the department of social services\ndr paul dugdale is an associate professor of public health at the australian national university ' s ( anu ) medical school , director of the anu centre for health stewardship and director of chronic disease management for act health .\nthese stunning destinations can all be found within an hour\u2019s drive from many of ochre health\u2019s centres , where we currently have job openings . if rural southern queensland sounds just right for you , be sure to get in contact with our recruitment team at ochre health to discuss our job openings in noosa , sippy downs , caloundra , eumundi , maleny and montville .\nexperimental ochre samples subjected to spf , ed - xrf , xrd , granulometric , colorimetric and uvr analyses .\nternary diagram ( a ) and biplot ( b ) illustrating the relationship between spf values and ochre colour .\nochre health will provide scottsdale and bridport residents with enhanced medical services following its acquisition of scottsdale doctors surgery this month . from 23 april 2018 , scottsdale doctors surgery will operate as ochre medical centre scottsdale , with the continuation of its weekly outreach service to bridport . the new [ \u2026 ]\nseeking expressions of interest from vr gps that are currently located in / around the sunshine coast and available to work 2 - 4 days per week . the ochre health . . .\nregistered nurses there are 6 registered nurses working at ochre health medical centre bruce . services provided by the registered nurse\u2019s are : cdm and health assessments , immunisations , wound dressings , ear syringing , removal of sutures and any other services that the doctors request .\nthe sites will offer fit - for - purpose accommodation for a range of health professionals , which will improve access to specialists and allied health personnel .\ndo the job you love , work with ochre health in australia . enjoy greater clinical independence with improved pay and work / life balance ! working in australia could be your best practice !\na highlight of the dinner was the handing over of the \u201cnaccho ochre day shield\u201d by ms lizzy adams , the qaihc chairperson to mr john singer the ahcsa chairperson . mr singer assured everyone that the ahcsa would hold the naccho ochre day shield in safe keeping until naccho ochre day 2015 which will be held in adelaide . mr singer also committed ahcsa to work with naccho to deliver a bigger and better naccho ochre day in adelaide in 2015 .\nholiday season has ended and many of us are getting started on our new year ' s resolutions in full swing . talk to an ochre health gp about any of your health goals for 2018 . our doctors are here to support you . click to read more >\na review of complications relevant to diabetes and the patient ' s cardiovascular health .\nteacher - secondary health , physical education ( hpe ) and sci . . .\nboston , ma : the health institute , new england medical center ; 1993 .\nthe current health system in many small country towns has been built around a local hospital and general practitioner ( gp ) providing most health services to the community .\nrefer a doctor and you could earn up to $ 10 , 000 towards your next getaway ! ! with 32 medical centres across 5 states , ochre health is the medical centre service . . .\nlancefield country practice is located 70kms north of melbourne . the medical practice offers a range of health services and is dedicated to improving the health of the local community .\na total of 1 , 865 of the 2 , 540 potential respondents regularly consulted with two or more health care professionals and were asked who organised their health care .\nover time , this way of delivering health services to regional communities has changed , with more people experiencing chronic health conditions and greater difficulty attracting gps to country towns .\noverview ochre health medical centre cohuna pride themselves on delivering quality care to the local cohuna community . there is ample parking available , and an amcal pharmacy just down the road in the central shopping district .\nat ochre , we know the value of great doctors , and we are always on the lookout for quality medical practitioners .\nochre health medical centre lithgow is situated in the central tablelands of nsw and is the gateway to the blue mountains . lithgow is only a 2 hour drive from sydney and home to the zig zag railway .\nthe practice nurse assists the patient in identifying health problems as perceived by the patient .\njune newsletter for nurses and aboriginal and torres strait islander health workers in western queensland .\ncoordination of care within primary health care and with other sectors : a systematic review .\nrepresentatives from the health service and the community will also be involved in this process .\nthe health services available at the phcdss will reflect the needs of the local community .\noverview ochre health medical centre casey is a private billing practice which has 15 consulting rooms , a large treatment room and a dedicated procedure room . this state of the art gp super clinic has an onsite pharmacy , pathology and a range of allied health services . walk - ins are [ \u2026 ]\noverview the practice has been servicing the local area for many years . it offers a range of health services including general family medical care , women\u2019s health , men\u2019s health , occupational medicine , travel advice and vaccinations , antenatal checks , childhood vaccinations and workers compensation .\na focus on setting goals with the patient based on the patient ' s health objectives .\nthe process will also give the community an opportunity to be involved in developing health services .\noverview ochre health medical centre bathurst is located in a purpose built building on the grounds of charles sturt university , close to the world famous mount panorama motor racing circuit . the spacious premises have ample on - site parking .\nthe development of the questionnaire has been reported elsewhere [ 16 ] . the questionnaire has three sections ( a ) demographics ( b ) health , coordination and time use for managing the respondent ' s own health and ( c ) carer time use for managing the caree ' s health . part ( b ) of the survey comprises four sections ( 1 ) health ( 2 ) health service use ( 3 ) working together and ( 4 ) time use .\nwe\u2019ve moved ! ochre medical centre kingston has moved into brand new premises in green square , kingston . click here to read more >\nfind the ideal job and lifestyle you want , with the help and support of ochre recruitment making the process as easy as possible .\nvicki has over 35 years experience in the health , aged care and community services sectors including the private , state and federal arenas . with qualifications in occupational therapy and health economics , she has worked in a range of health , practitioner , academic , management and policy positions .\naustralian primary health care research institute , australian national university , research school of population health , college of medicine , biology and the environment , the australian national university , canberra , australia .\nchris is among the third intake of medical interns participating in ochre health\u2019s government - funded community internship program in tasmania . the 13 week placement will have him spending several months living and working in queenstown on tasmania\u2019s stunning west coast .\nochre medical centre wollongong ochre medical centre was purpose built to provide up - to - date facilities required for the provision of comprehensive medical care for the community . featuring 17 spacious consulting rooms boasting natural light , three - bed treatment room , and a dedicated procedure room .\nnaccho ochre day commenced with a male only breakfast held in the dining room at the \u201croyal on the park hotel\u201d . this breakfast began with mc associate prof james ward introducing a \u201cwelcome to country\u201d by uncle des boyd followed by the traditional dancers \u201ckalu - yurung\u201d ( fast rain ) . on behalf of naccho , mr justin mohamad ( naccho chairperson ) welcomed all 160 delegates to the second naccho ochre day . this was followed by a celebration of current aboriginal male health programmes presented by mr bernard kelly - edwards , galambila aboriginal health service inc . , mr cameron harris , wuchopperen health service , and mr leaf bennet , institute for urban indigenous health .\ndr . deepica amarasuriya ( mbchb ; dip obst ; fracgp ) \u2013 general practitioner deepica has over 20 years\u2019 experience as a canberra gp and joined ochre health in 2011 . she completed her bachelor of medicine and surgery at the university of auckland , new zealand . she obtained a diploma in obstetrics in 1990 and gained fellowship of the royal australian college of general practitioners ( fracgp ) in 1994 . specialty interest areas : women\u2019s health including ante natal and post - natal care , child health , oncology and preventative health .\ntake your medical career to the next level with ochre recruitment , one of australasia ' s most established and trusted agencies . . . .\nflinders island has a population of just over 800 . ochre takes pride in providing excellent medical care to all of the flinders island community .\nwadley l ( 2006 ) revisiting cultural modernity and the role of ochre in the middle stone age . soodyall , jonathan ball , johannesburg .\nspecialty interest areas : women\u2019s health , aged care , mental health , general skin checks and minor procedures as well as musculoskeletal problems . dr marchioni will be working from tuesday to friday each week\nwith a number of medical centres in canberra , ochre health has a range of act gp jobs for local gps and doctors looking to move to the act . for more information please call the recruitment team on ( 02 ) 8356 3100 .\naustralian primary health care research institute , australian national university , research school of population health , college of medicine , biology and the environment , the australian national university , canberra act 2601 , australia .\nnational institute for mental health research , australian national university , research school of population health , college of medicine , biology and the environment , the australian national university , canberra act 02601 , australia .\nthe phcds model changes the way health services are delivered , by offering a greater range of primary health services to a greater number of people , encouraging people to lead healthier lifestyles and reducing hospitalisation .\nrahc provides support and training and covers transport costs to the location . the receiving health service provides accommodation and employs the health professional on a casual basis at the usual pay rate for the position . this means there are none of the additional costs associated with agency staff . in addition , rahc endeavours to assist health professionals to transition into permanent roles within the health services . rahc has placed over 600 health professionals in almost 2 , 000 placements since its first placement in december 2008 . [ 8 ]\nprogrammed health professionals is a leading supplier of staffing solutions to healthcare facilities across australia . . . .\nview and download the full report mobile health : empowering people with type 2 diabetes using digital tools .\ndr michael brown ( mbbs ) \u2013 general practitioner dr brown is currently working as a gp at the ochre health medical centre bruce practice . he studied mbbs from sydney in 1980 . specialty interest areas : men\u2019s health and paediatrics . dr brown is available for appointments all day monday , tuesday & wednesdays and 7 : 00am - 12 : 30pm thursday .\nnaccho ochre day dinner was held for the first time this year and included the \u201cjaydon adams memorial oration\u201d . this first oration was delivered by mr trent adams , jaydon\u2019s younger brother . trent spoke eloquently about his brother jaydon\u2019s work in aboriginal health . trent also spoke about the importance of addressing aboriginal male health issues especially if we want to close the gap .\nwe are proud to announce that ochre medical centre noosa and ochre medical centre eumundi have both received the patients\u2019 choice award for 2017 by online appointment booking company healthengine . the award is given each year to the 100 top - performing medical centres ( out of 2 , 500 + ) as [ \u2026 ]\noverview ochre health medical centre bruce is located in the belconnen district of canberra , and shares occupancy with the university of canberra ( building 28 , next to soccer fields and across from the new sub - division of lawson ) . with ample parking on - site , the practice provides a wide range of supporting allied health services , supported by cdm trained nurses .\nthe opening of naccho ochre day included a \u201cwelcome to country\u201d by taikurtinna palti who also delivered a \u201csmoking ceremony & ochre day \u201cdedication ceremony\u201d at the end of day one . naccho would like to again , here , respectfully acknowledge the naccho ochre day was held last year on the lands of the kaurna peoples of the adelaide plains . naccho also pays our respects to your elders past , present and future and uphold your culture while we were visiting your beautiful country .\nochre medical centre montville is located on the beautiful sunshine coast hinterland and features three consultation rooms , a procedure room , on - site parking . . .\nwatts i ( 2002 ) ochre in the middle stone age of southern africa : ritualized display or hide preservative ? s afr archaeol bull 57 : 1\u201314 .\nrifkin rf ( 2011 ) assessing the efficacy of red ochre as a prehistoric hide - tanning ingredient . j afr archaeol 9 ( 2 ) : 1\u201328 .\ngeneral practitioner ochre health is excited to announce the relocation and expansion of our well - established medical practice to a purpose built , state - of - the - art health hub located in green square , kingston , act in april 2018 . the location : nestled in the heart of canberra\u2019s cosmopolitan kingston suburb , rich in history , green square offers a [ \u2026 ]\nchris was the business manager for north west qld allied health service , involved in its initial set up and management of service delivery . this has provided him strong links into allied health and general practice service delivery to the gulf of carpentaria . chris also assists others as a consultant practice manager and health consultant ; successfully conducting projects in health governance , practice management , and workforce recruitment and retention strategies for regional and remote communities .\nthe creation of a platform that can be used to provide a wider range of primary health care services .\na better relationship with the local area health service resulting in a more productive and less stressful working environment .\n6 . in order to ensure that services match the needs of the community , planning should involve the local community and all relevant stakeholders and strong linkages should be established and maintained with local government , relevant doctor organisations , allied health , the local hospital and area health network , neighbouring towns and relevant aboriginal health services .\nthe shires of pingelly and cunderdin have nominated to be engaged in the development of a primary health care demonstration site that will provide the community with access to a range of health services and providers under one roof .\nthis will be determined through engaging the community and health service staff and through the clinical services redesign process .\nhamish is a co - founding owner of the ochre health group , and is the director of medical services . hamish is a nz medical graduate with experience in general practice , emergency medicine and obstetrics . hamish worked in bourke nsw for 5 years as a gp obstetrician and since 2006 has been based in sydney as the director of medical services . hamish is an examiner for the racgp fellowship exam . hamish is involved with clinical governance , gp research , quality improvement , and clinical support for doctors in the ochre health group .\nfrom the very start in 2002 , with our first medical centres in rural nsw , ochre health has been committed to delivering the best health outcomes for our communities . we believe that in order to achieve this , our doctors must be supported by a highly trained team of nurses , practice and operational staff , all working towards the same goal ; improving healthcare in australia .\ndr karen pahlow ( fracgp ) \u2013 general practitioner \u2013 not accepting new patients dr pahlow is working as a gp at the ochre health medical centre bruce practice . she has studied mbbs and dipracog in 1988 . specialty interest areas : antenatal care , paediatrics and women\u2019s health . dr pahlow is available for appointments monday , wednesday & friday and till 12 : 15pm tuesday & thursday .\nhodgskiss t ( 2012 ) an investigation into the properties of the ochre from sibudu , kwazulu - natal , south africa . south afr humanit 24 : 99\u2013120 .\nspf values obtained by in vivo assessment for red ochre samples mixed with both clarified butter and with animal fat on test subject a range from 4 . 5 to 10 . 0 . when mixed with animal fat , spf values range from 5 . 4 to 9 . 8 . the type of binder used , whether it is dairy derived clarified butter or subcutaneous animal fat , appears to have no marked effects on the spf capacity of ochre . a comparison of average spf values obtained for samples applied in dry form and with binders ( clarified butter and animal fat ) , indicates that dry ochre powder provides a degree of protection against uvr similar to ochre powder mixed with clarified butter and with animal fat . this suggests that it is not necessary to mix ochre powder with a binder to achieve satisfactory spf values .\nspecialty interest areas : family medicine , women\u2019s health and paediatrics . dr danesh will be working on tuesdays and thursdays\ncoughs , colds , sprains , rashes - your local pharmacist can give you expert advice on many health issues .\nactively collects and analyses clinical data in order to achieve measurable , sustainable improvements in population health . . . .\na small project user group will be established at the site to liaise with representatives from the existing health staff , community members , shire , gps and other local health care providers to develop and implement the pchds and services .\nexisting staff , health care providers and the wider community will be consulted in the planning and implementation of services .\ntake your medical career to the next level with ochre recruitment . we provide gp & specialist , locum & permanent doctor positions in australia & new zealand . you\u2019ll benefit from the personalised service that matches you to positions that suit your current lifestyle needs and career goals . ochre recruitment place doctors in remote , regional and metropolitan regions .\nochre medical centre noosa is centrally located in noosa at 24 sunshine beach road , across the road from bcc cinemas . the modern , purpose built medical . . .\na significant expansion in medicare services including greater uptake of enhanced primary care ( epc ) items , outreach services to outlying communities and more clinician time to participate in disease prevention and health promotion activities , including formal public health activities .\nochre health explains what you need to know to avoid getting the flu this winter . what is new in 2018 ? this year we have stronger flu vaccines for people aged over 65 and free vaccines for kids aged 6 months to under 5 years . who should get [ \u2026 ]\ndr andrew boyden ( b rural sc bmbs mph fracgp ) andrew studied medicine in adelaide and trained and worked as a gp in melbourne prior to working with government and non - government organisations in the areas of public health , health education , clinical guidelines development and health policy . he has previously served as the heart foundation\u2019s national director of clinical issues . currently , apart from working part - time as general practitioner at the ochre health clinic in bruce he serves as a clinical adviser for nps medicinewise . specialty interest areas : prevention of chronic disease ; quality use of medicines dr boyden is available for appointments from 2pm \u2013 7 . 30pm friday\nat ochre health calwell , our highly experienced team of doctors provide a range of services at the highest level to our patients . the specific services we provide include : general practice care ( all aspects ) , women\u2019s health , men\u2019s health , family medicine , childhood immunisations , care for the elderly , asthma care plans , diabetes care plans , 75 + health assessments , chronic disease management , vaccinations , and employment / insurance medical assessments . fees apply , with a medicare rebate generally available for all medical services . walk in appointments are welcome but scheduled appointments will take priority . appointments can be made by calling our reception on 6291 0045 .\nochre health provides medical services in 12 regional and geographically remote towns around australia . our goal is to deliver high quality , sustainable healthcare solutions through adopting a partnership approach with local authorities and medical practitioners , in order to deliver better access and better health outcomes for our patients . our team of practitioners , staff and owners form a friendly constitution that we are proud to work together to achieve our purpose .\nochre health has supported a young girl in the noosa community to fundraise for go purple day , an initiative of epilepsy queensland as part of epilepsy awareness month . noosa local tayla stinton , 12 , climbed brisbane\u2019s story bridge on 26 march to raise funds and awareness for the [ \u2026 ]\nochre\u2019s flagship facility within the nsw region and features 12 spacious consulting rooms ( all of the rooms have windows ) , a three bed treatment room ( state . . .\ntake your medical career to the next level with ochre recruitment , one of australasia ' s most established and trusted agencies . you ' ll benefit from the . . .\nwadley l ( 2005 ) ochre crayons or waste products ? replications compared with msa crayons from sibudu cave , south africa . before farming 2005 ( 3 ) : 1\u201312 .\nrifkin rf ( 2012 ) processing ochre in the middle stone age : testing the inference of prehistoric behaviours from actualistically derived experimental data . j anthropol archaeol 31 : 174\u2013195 .\nthe most recent positions vicki has held include : assistant secretary , primary and ambulatory care branch , for the then department of health and ageing , and as a senior policy advisor for healthdirect australia pty ltd . vicki has a keen interest in strengthening partnerships and facilitating collaborative approaches within the health and community care sector to ensure better integration of the health care system .\noverview ochre medical centre kingston is nestled in the heritage - rich and vibrant green square \u2013 kingston\u2019s original heart , and one of the inner south\u2019s premier shopping and entertainment precincts .\ndr mrin ponnambalam ( mbbs , frcophth , ico ) \u2013 general practitioner dr mrin ponnamblam completed her medical degree at king\u2019s college london , uk . she obtained her postgraduate degree in ophthalmology prior to starting general practice . including all general practice services , she has a special interest in preventative medicine , health promotion , smoking cessation , obesity management , women\u2019s health ( including antenatal and postnatal care ) , mental health and paediatrics . she performs mental health and management plans . specialty interest areas : women\u2019s health , mental health , ophthalmology dr ponnamblam is available for appointments monday & wednesday from 8 : 30am to 4 : 00pm , tuesday & thursday from 7 : 45am to 4 : 00pm & friday from 8 : 30am to 3 : 00pm\nvr general practitioner \u2013 dws we are looking for an experienced vocationally registered general practitioner ( gp ) to join our state of the art medical practice in bruce , act ( dws ) . ochre health medical centre bruce opened its doors in february 2014 and is located in the belconnen district [ \u2026 ]\nvisiting hours at canberra hospital have changed to 0600 to 2100 , except for mental health and the alcohol & drug service .\nresearch centre for primary health care and equity , unsw ; 2006 . [ cited 30 july 2014 ] . available from :\ndr david voon ( fracgp ) \u2013 general practitioner dr voon is one of ochre health\u2019s most experienced doctors . he has completed bmedsc , mbbs , and facnem from tasmania in 1976 . specialty interest areas : vasectomy , minor surgery , in - grown toe nail , acupuncture and men\u2019s health . dr voon is available for appointments monday , tuesday , thursday ( till 7 : 00pm ) & friday and till 12 : 45pm wednesday .\nmackay a , welz a ( 2008 ) engraved ochre from a middle stone age context at klein kliphuis in the western cape of south africa . j archaeol sci 35 : 1521\u20131532 .\ndr chris harrison ( facrrm ) \u2013 medical coordinator / general practitioner dr harrison is a highly experienced canberra gp who joined ochre health in july 2013 . he completed his mbbs from sydney in 1984 and also has a degree in dranzcog . specialty interest areas : family medicine , antenatal care , work health and minor surgery . dr harrison is available for appointments all day monday to friday . appointments are available till 7 : 15pm monday .\nthe research explores how type 2 diabetes patients at the ochre health medical centre , a large integrated - care medical centre , can manage their diabetes through an ipad equipped with health and well - being applications ( apps ) . a multidisciplinary team of researchers have come together to investigate the possibility of adopting mobile technologies in primary care settings . the mhealth pilot program involves not only the patients but also doctors , nurses and support staff .\nrural general practitioner ( gp ) \u2013 dws \u2013 grafton , nsw we are looking for an experienced rural general practitioner ( gp ) to join our well established medical centre in the dws town of grafton , nsw . about the opportunity ochre health is looking for a vocationally registered general practitioner for our [ \u2026 ]\nthe remote area health corps ( rahc ) has been successful in meeting the needs of remote indigenous communities . the rahc is australian government funded and designed to attract urban health professionals to work for a short period ( 3 to 12 weeks ) in remote indigenous communities in the northern territory where there is a need for a clinical service but there is no local health professional available .\ndr marlene pearce ( fracgp ) \u2013 general practitioner dr pearce trained locally at the university of qld . she trained as a gp in country victoria , where she gained further training in rural health , aboriginal health and obstetrics & gynaecology . she moved back to the sunshine coast with her husband . specialty interest areas : family medicine , sexual health & family planning , pregnancy care , dermatology , preventative health . dr pearce is available for appointments 8am - 5pm mondays , thursdays & fridays and 10am - 5pm tuesdays\nour experiments demonstrate that red ochre holds significant photoprotective capacities under both in vitro and in vivo conditions . high iron oxide content and smaller grain sizes correlate with greater photoprotective capacity ( spf ) . results also confirm that it is not essential to combine powdered ochre with an organic binder to achieve optimal uva and uvb protection . the use of binders may nevertheless be advantageous in terms of fixing ochre particles to the skin surface and therefore extending the duration of protection . the high photoprotective effect of the single yellow ochre sample was unexpected . samples from the same location ( napier ) present variable photoprotective ( spf ) values which does not fit the general pattern we observe for the other samples [ 100 , 142 , 144 ] . because this represents a minor proportion of the analysed instances , our discussion will focus on the broader results which suggest that the finer the ochre powder and the higher its hematite content the higher the photoprotective effect .\nworld health organisation 2002 . global solar uv index : a practical guide . who / sde / oeh / 02 . 2 .\nochre health medical centre bruce opened it\u2019s doors in february 2014 and is located in the belconnen district of canberra . 2 , 400sqm in size and spread over four floors , the medical centre shares occupancy with the university of canberra , who are located on the third floor . the practice is currently home to 11 doctors with the capacity to grow to 18 doctors with a wide range of supporting allied health services , supported by cdm trained nurses .\noverview conveniently located in a central shopping centre , with ample car parking and easy access to childcare facilities and more . ochre medical centre calwell is an agpal accredited private billing general practice .\nmount isa is a beautiful mining town in north west queensland . nestled among the ochre - red selwyn ranges , on the banks of the leichardt river , it is a . . .\ndr antoinette kanagasuntherie ( mbbs , mrcp , nmrcgp , fracgp ) \u2013 general practitioner antoinette is originally from sri lanka and studied medicine in nigeria . she spent the last 20 years in the uk and republic of ireland where she trained and later worked as a gp . she provides a full range of services including assessing and managing patients with acute and long term illnesses , cancer care , mental health , antenatal and women\u2019s health ( including contraceptive implants ) , sexual health , sports injuries , dermatology and health promotion . antoinette splits her time working 3 days per week in casey and 2 days per week in bruce . specialty interest areas : sports medicine and women\u2019s health\nin 2007 matthew was named young leader in aboriginal and torres strait islander health and in 2008 received the deadly vibe young leader award .\nafter hours health services include those that are open before 7am or after 6pm on a weekday , or are open on the weekend .\nhub4health is a non for profit community organisation providing a range of health and wellbeing services to the communities of break o ' day region . hub4health is a safe and confidential place for the residents of break o ' day to access health support , information and services .\nthis means more residents can access the health services they need , in a prompt manner and without needing to travel to other locations .\nthe model of bringing together primary health services to focus on building a healthy community is done successfully in many places around the world .\nprovide a range of administrative and clerical support services to enable the operations manager shellharbour / shoalhaven mental health service ; and change . . .\ncoordination of care relates to the interrelationship between and within multiple levels of the health care system including micro level ( patients and service providers ) , meso level ( health service organisations ) and macro level ( health services ) [ 7 ] . key to understanding coordination of care is to take a broad view and recognise its association with continuity of care , integration of care and patient - centred care [ 9 ] .\nparra ej ( 2007 ) human pigmentation variation : evolution , genetic basis and implications for public health . yearb phys anthropol 50 : 85\u2013105 .\nthe first step in this process will be to determine the health care needs of the community and how best these services can be delivered .\nif you know a doctor who would be a good fit at ochre , refer them to us and you could receive a prepaid visa gift card up to the value of aud $ 2 , 000 .\nsheilagh has been a key figure in the development of rural health systems and strategy for queensland . in 2002 she was appointed as a medical advisor to health workforce queensland lending her expertise in the challenges facing rural health outcomes . sheilagh also published a report for the queensland rural medical support agency titled \u2018solutions to the provision of primary care to rural and remote communities in queensland\u2019 in 2004 . for her contribution to rural health , dr cronin has been recognised by the australian medical association , as well as with a life membership for the rural doctors association of queensland .\ndr stephanie davis ( mbbs , m . app . epid , fafphm ) \u2013 general practitioner registrar dr davis graduated from the university of adelaide in 2004 and worked for several years in rural and remote australia , as well as some stints overseas . during this time , she completed her fellowship of public health medicine with special interest in infectious diseases epidemiology . an interest in primary health care led stephanie to enroll in general practice training in 2014 . dr davis will be working mondays , thursdays and fridays . specialty interest areas : infectious diseases , sexual health , public health\none of the characteristics of the changing demographics of populations across the world is the increasing burden that long - term conditions ( ltcs ) place on all health systems . the prevalence of ltcs is increasing , as is the number of concurrent conditions suffered by an individual [ 1 , 2 ] . in our complex , multipart health systems , the patient journey increasingly requires multiple consultations with multiple providers of care including general practitioners ( gps ) , specialists , nurses and allied health care providers . in addition , the accompanying social problems necessitate communication across the health and social interface ."]}
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service digital agency .\nin 2013 , a metroland printing group plant won 1st place from the ontario printing and imaging association ( opia ) in the best newspaper printing category , rising above other community newspaper submitted for judging .\nthe contest was free for local media companies to enter . this ensured a fair competition with no financial barriers . ten of the industry\u2019s most progressive r & d partners sponsored the contest including second street , buzzboard , social news desk , guarantee digital , simpli . fi , ipublish media , leap media solutions , upscribed , cityspark and ppi media .\nwe offer professionally produced and marketed regional events , backed by the strength of metroland ' s community newspapers .\nabout torstar corporation torstar corporation is a broadly based media company listed on the toronto stock exchange : ts . b . its businesses include newspapers led by the toronto star , canada ' s largest daily newspaper ; metroland media group , publishers of daily and community newspapers in ontario ; digital properties including workopolis . com , urltoken and livedeal . ca ; and harlequin enterprises , a leading global publisher of women ' s fiction .\ncombining citymedia within metroland is part of our determination to strengthen the performance of our newspaper business\nsaid rob prichard , president and ceo of torstar corporation .\nmetroland has a strong record of growth built on its culture of entrepreneurship and innovation . by expanding the reach of metroland to encompass citymedia group , we expect to simplify and strengthen our newspaper businesses , better serve our readers , advertisers and communities , and grow the profitability of the combined businesses .\ntoronto , ontario - - ( marketwired - march 16 , 2015 ) - metroland media group ltd . is pleased to announce that it has acquired the london baby expo as part of metroland ' s expansion efforts within the consumer specialty show market . today , baby expo holds two shows per year , hosting thousands of visitors and over 100 exhibitors . the next baby expo will be held on may 2 nd and 3 rd at western fair district in london .\ntorstar\u2019s metrospan acquires the telegraph\u2019s inland publishing , merging to become metroland and collectively owning 27 community newspapers in the gta .\nas mentioned in some of my previous case studies , metroland does not currently have a strong social media presence inside their organization and for their consumers . this means their consumers must find alternate ways to contact them or find out more about what\u2019s going on inside their organization on a more consistent basis . having very little to no social media presence , also means metroland offers no products , provide services or promotional offerings through any type of social media platform . they are also missing out on substantial social media metrics that can be used to improve their products , customer satisfaction and overall organization performance . however , they are tracking metrics day in and day out , but are missing out on the many benefits and metrics social media has to offer .\nthere were 18 categories that included best community website , best use of social media and best blog .\ndownload this case study to see how ownlocal helped metroland roll out comprehensive digital services to 112 publications and 600 + sales reps .\ndigital marketing management . full group insurance benefits . you take ownership and will be responsible for the innovative online marketing campaigns , website . . .\nin the holiday season of 2016 , the metroland digital team in downtown toronto helped bring some holiday joy to local families at risk .\nin compliance with aoda , metroland will endeavour to provide accommodation to persons with disabilities in the recruitment process upon request . . . .\nmetroland\u2019s massive kba colora web press is located in torstar\u2019s second - largest and most modern plant , located on tempo avenue in toronto .\ntorstar is a progressive media company with operations in canada represented by its operating segments daily news brands , community brands and digital ventures . torstar also has equity investments in blue ant media inc . , canadian press and black press .\nsome of the most important things the students get to work on is problem solving with a group , resilience , cooperation , and their ability to communicate .\nirene is a strategic - thinking marketing and communications professional with a 30 year career in newspaper and magazine publishing . she has a proven record of successful achievements in publishing , advertising , media , marketing , production and distribution . her most recent role was president of compass media group . irene is a solid communicator and motivator with a strong ability to develop diverse teams to deliver optimum performance .\nsince not all companies are media companies , telephone surveys are almost obsolete and focus groups are expensive , where do most organizations get their metrics ? social media . with the boom in new age media , social media is used now more than ever . there are 2 . 3 billion active social media users in the world right now , that means there are 2 . 3 billion people sharing personal information , purchasing products and becoming brand advocates without even knowing it . social media has more than 100 ways in which you can measure it , that is why it is becoming more relevant and popular in today\u2019s business settings . even though people are becoming more hesitant to give out personal information , people are more likely to sign up to a social media platform without thinking twice . someone signing up to a social media platform will enter their age , gender , birthday , email , phone number and some other basic personal information that organizations can benefit greatly from . then while in the social media platforms , the metrics the organizations are exposed to is outstanding .\nwe offer professionally produced and marketed regional events , backed by the strength of metroland ' s community newspapers and websites such as simcoe . com .\nestablished in 1998 , suhaag is north america\u2019s longest running event , publishing and digital company catering to the ever growing south asian community\u2013the largest ethnic group in canada .\nmetroland media group will no longer publish boating business , boatguide and ports . gm vicki dillane said that , \u201cthe decision was based on declining advertising sales . we thank all of our advertisers who have continued to support us . unfortunately , changing market conditions have made this move necessary . \u201d the company will focus on its stronger business areas and will continue to distribute local flyers , print community newspapers , host local websites and publish speciality publications .\nin the summer of 2015 , metroland announced its role as the official supplier of print and on - line media for the 2015 toronto pan am and parapan am games . this massive event , hosting over 6000 world - class athletes from across north and south america in the greater toronto area , was a once - in - a - lifetime opportunity for metroland to connect to our communities across ontario and celebrate the spirit of professional sport .\nwe grow business and drive sales . 75 % of our readers have taken action after seeing advertisements in our local media properties .\nmedia inquiries for more information , please contact : pam laycock svp , strategy & communications pam . laycock @ urltoken www . urltoken\nthe experiential nature of our shows is an excellent complement to our print and digital media properties . we hope to continue to develop this area of our business ,\nsaid pam laycock , metroland ' s senior vice president , strategy & communications .\nspecialty shows provide benefits to both consumers and participating businesses ,\nsaid dana robbins , vice president & group publisher for metroland south .\nadvertisers and exhibitors covet the opportunity to personally reach a very targeted and motivated consumer . attendees of the shows appreciate the efficiency of the shopping experience and the sheer entertainment value of a good show amongst people with a shared interest .\nensure your message is seen by advertising with our print and digital media properties , reaching over 5 . 6 million readers every week .\nwe are proud to have been recognized as the most awarded local media organization in north america for our excellence in journalism and advertising .\nwikipedia . \u201cnew media . \u201d wikipedia . wikimedia foundation , 07 june 2017 . web . 11 june 2017 . < urltoken > .\nwe are ontario ' s largest and most successful community newspaper publisher , providing local news and advertising media in canada ' s heartland .\n\u201cthis is a highly competitive contest that recognizes the best of local media when it comes to digital innovation , \u201d said nancy lane , president of the local media association . \u201cthere is no other contest like it . the bragging rights are huge for the winners . \u201d\n88 % of our readers trust the advertising in our properties - more than any other media channel - helping you break through the noise .\nmonthly reports from the local media innovation alliance focus on emerging trends , new business models , innovation , case studies , culture & more .\nthe spectator group has created a product that truly married advertising and a community interest topic , that being the future of the city , into a single project ,\nmattei said .\nthe awards recognize ongoing efforts to appeal to internet readers . metroland newspapers succeeded in different categories in effectively telling stories online with photos , videos , slide shows and blogs .\ncollaboratively working with the digital media team while learning how to develop exciting graphics for print publication , website design , digital animation and . . .\nmetroland currently has over 60 consumer shows and over 100 premium publications . consumer shows include the national bridal show , the golf and travel show and the toronto food & drink market .\nreporting to the manager , digital and social marketing , the digital media specialist role will leverage experience in the digital marketing space to coordinate . . .\nthe associate vice president , digital media operations is a key role in the advancement of our connected retail strategy and represents an opportunity to . . .\ngrand river shows is a subsidiary of metroland west media group , producing and managing top quality consumer shows in waterloo region . we offer an exceptional range of consumer shows , allowing exhibitors to promote their business and network with potential partners and customers . at grand river shows , we promise to provide an unforgettable occasion for all attendee\u2019s with excellent exhibitors , local entertainment , drool worthy cuisine and so much more . our mission is to produce the finest quality consumer shows of their size in southwestern ontario and to create amazing experiences for our communities .\n2nd place \u2013 urltoken tv \u2013 calkins media \u2013 spin - off site dedicated to breaking \u201cspace industry\u201d stories with ott interfaces for roku , appletv and firetv . urltoken\norganizations that treat social media like a tool and not a platform love these metrics and see remarkable results from them . social media platforms give access to organizations to metrics they have never seen , it is said that social media knows more about us then we know ourselves . social media metrics , though there are more than 100 , have some categories that play a significant factor in any organization if used correctly , some examples are ; change , impact , internal , rates , demographics , cost and savings , buzz and user actions . all those categories have sub categories , and they all have great benefits to the overall function of any organization .\nwe\u2019re always looking for talented new team members . if you want to build a career in media , digital development or journalism , check out our current job postings .\nthe hamilton spectator is a member of this media conglomerate , which beat out newspapers from across canada and the united states in the 2008 suburban newspapers of america competition .\nwe work with you to develop a tailored multichannel marketing strategy that reaches your local customers . learn how our media solutions can work together for a more effective marketing plan .\nif you have concerns as to the accuracy of anything posted on this site , please send your concerns to peter carr , program director , social media for business performance .\nbeing able to work with diverse cultural groups . proficiency with word , excel , outlook , social media , other custom web interfaces and adobe creative suite . . . .\nsmith , kit . \u201c96 amazing social media statistics and facts . \u201d brandwatch . brandwatch . com , 07 mar . 2016 . web . 11 june 2017 . < urltoken > .\ncarol is an accomplished business leader with expertise in the publishing , online , sales and distribution sectors . carol was formerly vice president , group publisher of business ventures at torstar corporation , where she was responsible for a portfolio of businesses among which was metro canada and sing tao ( canada\u2019s largest daily chinese newspaper ) and numerous other print and online businesses . having begun her career working on the agency side of the businesses , carol helps ensure kontact marketing group provides creative integrated solutions for clients .\nwe live in the communities we serve . that means we\u2019re dedicated to building strong community connections and fuelling local business . we\u2019re an authentic , friendly and dedicated group who enjoy working in a high - energy , innovative and results - oriented business environment .\nandrew allen - metroland media we want to offer this note to let you know how impactful using the path distribution channel has been to our muskoka life magazine . not only have we increased our volume in the path since our initial trial distribution , but our sales department is experiencing a greater interest and shorter closing cycles due to the exposure this channel is providing . not only did we quickly renew our contract . . . read more\nour printing group is one of the largest cold web printers in canada , printing in a variety of sizes and formats . from newspapers to magazines to print flyers , we accommodate a wide range of products and offer a number of affordable and environmentally friendly printing options .\nthe second annual habitat for humanity halton - mississauga women build event saw women across the metroland west region , including staff representatives from the burlington post , oakville beaver , and milton canadian champion , take up their hard hats in support of local families in burlington .\nour offices are local . and our staff are your audience\u2019s neighbours . that\u2019s why we\u2019re committed to helping everyone live happier , healthier and more prosperous lives , donating millions in media assets each year to sponsor community initiatives .\nany organization , despite the industry , is tracking metrics day in and day out . these metrics play a significant role in the organizations overall performance , and every organization tracks and monitor some type of performance metric , these areas could include : sales , finance , social media , marketing , lead generation , consumer data , and the list goes on . these metrics are vital for the organization to improve in those areas and their overall performance and can also be used to increase customer satisfaction , customer retention , revenue and employee performance . without metrics , these organizations would be left without key consumer data , have a challenging time marketing their products or services , understanding their consumers , tracking sales and revenue , and their research and development would slow down tremendously . metrics support and improve the overall performance of organizations , that is why metroland media remains one of the media industry leaders in canada , due to their strong metric management .\nwe\u2019re all about professional growth . with our range of product offerings and positions , there are always opportunities to grow within our company . metroland has a robust training calendar with many course offerings throughout the year and a great sales program for all our new sales team members .\nconnect with up to 5 . 6 million weekly print readers with custom local content and advertising . build a level of trust no other media channel can offer , and leverage that trust to engage our readers to take action .\nwe are a dynamic media company delivering vital business and community information to millions of readers across ontario each week . with a healthy product offering online , in - print , trade shows and distribution networks , no target is . . .\nwith over 11 years experience in media logistics and distribution consulting , rob has developed an invaluable and unmatched knowledge base in distribution restructuring and efficiencies\u2019 implementation . rob\u2019s media distribution restructuring include 2003 national post for kingston market ; 2005 daily news , nova scotia ; and metro newspapers for the four eastern canadian markets . through the restructuring process , the associated companies were able to substantially reduce operating costs and maximized existing labour efficiencies . rob\u2019s strengths include logistic evaluation , distribution model development and implementation and identification of best practices and growth potential .\nit was long , they typically have 3 rounds of interviews and their employee retention is awful . no one stays long at metroland as its a sinking ship . process was very lengthy for such a junior position . you will meet with the hiring manager fist , then the manager of the department then the regional director .\nthe semi - annual suhaag wedding show is north americas largest wedding , fashion and lifestyle event for the ever - growing south asian community\u2013the largest ethnic group in canada . with shows in ottawa , toronto and vancouver , it has become a must - attend event for brides , grooms and their families , helping to make their dream day perfect coast to coast .\njudged by members of the art community in brampton , prizes were awarded to the first three places in each of watercolour / mixed media and acrylic / oil . winner of the watercolour category was anthony wong , and winner of the acrylic / oil was karlene bland .\nthe community brands segment is one the largest distributors of flyers , circulars and product samples in canada . with almost total coverage of households throughout many ontario communities , combined with delivery verification systems , our community brands segment media excels at delivering advertisers ' flyers to our readers .\ncommunity brands provides local news and advertising media / information in canada ' s heartland . more than 80 community newspapers are published in newspapers from niagara region to the ottawa valley and parry sound , with concentration around toronto and the greater toronto area . the combined distribution of the community newspapers is approximately 4 million copies a week .\ni worked for metroland for over 7 years . the first few years were just fine , until the company started losing it ' s head . the company had to move to a new location , remove several of it ' s longstanding employees who should have had job tenure , and dragged it ' s feet over virtually every bill and check it had to issue . there were no checks and balances\nbringing change to the experiential , outdoor digital and freely distributed publication marketplace , scott leverages his many years of experience in the print industry with kontact marketing group . scott\u2019s award winning sales career has been built on his empathy for customer needs combined with the skill to marry these needs to a unique solution . scott is equally comfortable discussing it challenges and marketing solutions and brings fresh ideas to help broaden the reach of his clients products and messaging . call scott today to discuss growing your bottom line .\nfor 25 years , metroland has been offering professionally produced home , garden and lifestyle shows in simcoe county . taking place twice a year \u2013 spring and fall \u2013 shows offer the latest in technology and design to suit your renovation needs . meet exceptional and professional home , garden and lifestyle businesses for great advice and amazing deals ! shows are situated just off hwy 400 offering a central location to serve communities across simcoe , muskoka and the gta . exhibitor and sponsors opportunities are available and tailored to suit your business .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nour 110 + weekly and daily community newspapers have provided news and information to our communities for generations . placing newspaper ads alongside our award - winning local content helps to build trust and connection with your brand .\nour newspapers are delivered to 75 % of ontario households , and are the most trusted and best source of local news in our communities . most importantly , three - quarters of readers have engaged with a business after seeing their ad in our publications , so you know your advertising makes an impact . if you\u2019re curious about how local print advertising can help your business , ask us about our latest pulse purchase intent research .\ntried - and - true , and still one of the most effective ways to promote your brand . choose from a variety of sizing and custom applications for your message to stand out .\nbranded content is a unique way to inform and engage readers with a message tailored to your brand . work with our editorial team to build a highly relevant message for your audience .\nfrom false fronts to flyer wraps , our unique printing options put the spotlight on your business . talk to our team to see the types of placements available for your target locations .\npat collins , the current president of citymedia and publisher of the hamilton spectator , will be leaving the company as a result of this reorganization .\npat has served torstar well\nsaid rob prichard , president and ceo of torstar .\nhe is a good business leader and publisher and we are grateful for all he has done . we wish him well .\nforward looking statement certain statements in this release may constitute forward - looking statements that reflect management ' s expectations regarding the company ' s future growth , results of operations , performance and business prospects and opportunities . wherever possible , words such as\nanticipate\n,\nbelieve\n,\nexpect\n,\nintend\nand similar expressions have been used to identify these forward - looking statements . such forward - looking statements involve risks , uncertainties and other factors which may cause actual results , performance or achievements of the company to be materially different from any future results , performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward - looking statements . references in this discussion to\ntorstar\nare to torstar corporation and its subsidiaries .\nfor more information please contact : d . holland executive vice - president and chief financial officer torstar corporation ( 416 ) 869 - 4031\nfor our communities , we\u2019re the most trusted source of local news and shopping information . to our advertisers , we\u2019re experts in connecting with local audiences through integrated marketing solutions . because when it comes to news and information , local matters .\ndigital advertising & branded content across our 50 + news , shopping , and entertainment sites .\nflyers & direct mail targeted delivery of unique brand material with data - 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", "topic": 6}], "title": "terrafugia", "paragraphs": ["in a release issued by terrafugia , auto show director alan liebensohn said they were thrilled to have terrafugia and the transition at the show this year .\nbased on these factors , we conclude that terrafugia has demonstrated the requisite economic hardship .\nterrafugia achieved widespread publicity after its first aircraft in 2009 ; the fixed - wing terrafugia transition is \u201cthe world\u2019s first practical flying car\u201d and the company is now ramping up for production .\nterrafugia is taking the automobile game to a whole new level with this hybrid electric aircraft .\nterrafugia flyng cars : the company said monday that its flying car has completed its first test flight . the terrafugia flying cars will be unveiled at the new york auto show this week .\njust months later , in june , terrafugia was given the go ahead to certify its vehicles .\nabove you see terrafugia ' s transition , its first flying car that was completed in 2014 .\nvolvo\u2019s parent company geely has acquired flying car startup terrafugia , bringing vehicles that transition from the roads to the skies a step closer to reality . terrafugia ' s concept car tf - x is pictured\nn june 2010 , the faa granted terrafugia an exemption for the transition ' s extra takeoff weight .\nwe are a privately funded company . for more information about investment opportunities with terrafugia , please click here .\nin the past , terrafugia has claimed its designs could be ready to fly within the next few years .\n\u201cwith this achievement , terrafugia has set the stage for personal aviation , \u201d dietrich said at the press conference .\nbelow is a summary of the compliance efforts and costs for each of the requirements from which terrafugia seeks exemption .\nslated for delivery in 2015 , terrafugia is selling a street - legal flying car for $ 279 , 000 .\nterrafugia is now taking deposits for the world\u2019s first practical flying car , the transition \u00ae . reserve yours today !\naccording to massachusetts - based terrafugia , a full - size unmanned prototype is expected to be ready by 2018 .\nbased in woburn , massachusetts , terrafugia\u2019s mission is to make flying cars a practical reality . terrafugia\u2019s core competencies are vehicle design , flight and drive testing , and the development of international certification standards . terrafugia has flown and driven two prototype vehicles , and is an active participant in astm committees f37 , f38 , f39 , and f44 . terrafugia is actively developing technologies and standards for simplified vehicle operations that will utilize the next generation of electric propulsion and automation .\nthe vehicle was developed by former nasa engineers and built by a small american company from massachusetts , terrafugia , inc .\nterrafugia stated that it has spent approximately $ 3 . 5 million since 2006 on the development of the transition\u00ae and has had no appreciable revenue during that time . terrafugia acknowledged that it has received over 80 orders for vehicles but that due to escrow agreements for each deposit , these funds are not accessible operating funds . terrafugia ' s confidential records support its assertion that it has experienced a continuing and cumulative net loss position . additionally , one commenter agreed with terrafugia that the cost of complying with the advanced air bag requirements and the esc system requirements would represent a significant financial burden to terrafugia .\nmr . dritten also questioned terrafugia ' s efforts to comply and whether the exemption sought was in the public interest . mr . dritten noted that development of the transition\u00ae began in 2006 and questioned why terrafugia had not requested an exemption earlier .\nlikewise , the agency does not consider the timing of terrafugia ' s petition for exemption to reflect negatively on the company ' s efforts to comply . terrafugia ' s petition is dated july 20 , 2010 . in the petition , terrafugia requested an exemption beginning with the first transition\u00ae delivery on or near december 1 , 2011 , over 16 months later . the agency considers this to be a sufficient period to carefully consider the merits of terrafugia ' s petition and make a reasoned decision .\nterrafugia stated that the denial of the requested exemption will result in substantial economic hardship . the company indicated that it has spent\nterrafugia is based in woburn , ma , and initial prototyping and production will be done on - site in our facility .\nin october 2008 , terrafugia reported seeking reservations for airframe number 57 , and a more than us $ 8 million backlog .\nthe terrafugia transition is a roadable aircraft that was tested last year . darpa ' s plans for the transformer x call for the vehicle to be capable of flying on autopilot and driving off - road , among other features . credit : terrafugia .\nhowever , massachusetts - based firm terrafugia said the tf - x will still be another eight to twelve years in development .\nin this section , we provide our analysis and decision regarding terrafugia ' s temporary exemption request from the requirements of various fmvsss .\nterrafugia will contribute expertise in\ndrive and flight integration , deployable flight surfaces , and automotive crash safety for an aircraft .\nrichard joined terrafugia with over 25 years of executive - level experience in all phases of financial service company operations and risk management .\nterrafugia stated that it faces two challenges with an off - the - shelf esc unit . first , an esc system would add 6\nthe terrafugia transition\nroadable aircraft\n- the nearest thing to a flying car yet built - has made its first test flight .\nalthough those rules have yet to be put in place , the faa recently granted terrafugia permission to test its tf - x outdoors .\nin sum , we believe that , considering terrafugia ' s overall situation , the efforts that the company has made to date , and the plans it has in place , terrafugia has made good faith efforts to comply with the requirements from which it seeks a temporary exemption .\n7 . terrafugia initially stated that it planned to begin production in late - 2011 but subsequently indicated that its production plans had been delayed .\ntoday , degrees in hand , they have started their own company , terrafugia , flown a prototype , and are now manufacturing the vehicles .\nterrafugia was founded in 2006 by students from mit ' s aeronautics and astronautics ' department to realize the dream of creating a flying car .\nterrafugia is the company that has come closest to building and selling a flying car . based in woburn , ma , outside boston , it was founded in 2006 . terrafugia is latin for escape from earth . the terrafugia transition first escaped the runway in 2009 for brief takeoff - landings and has been test - flown since . terrafugia\u2019s current thinking is to ship the first transitions in 2015 or 2016 . the price is listed at just under $ 300 , 000 , about the same as the cessna 172 , the most popular airplane built . that begs the question , is the transition underpriced , or maybe the cessna is overpriced ? either way , terrafugia reports more than 100 deposits for the transition .\none of the public comments questioned terrafugia ' s general efforts to comply . specifically , the commenter noted that terrafugia could have designed the transition\u00ae with three wheels instead of four , thus saving weight , allowing for the installation of additional safety features , and avoiding the need to comply with the safety standards required for four - wheel vehicles . the commenter also questioned why terrafugia did not request an exemption earlier in the development process .\nflying - car maker terrafugia inc . made its auto - show debut in new york today and offered a \u201cshow special\u201d discount to prospective customers .\nthe woburn - based firm terrafugia , ( latin for\nescape the earth\n) is turning fantasy into reality with its transitional roadable aircraft .\nterrafugia is a growing aerospace company founded by pilots and engineers from mit and supported by a world - class network of advisers and private investors .\nvolvo\u2019s parent company geely has acquired flying car startup terrafugia , bringing vehicles that transition from the roads to the skies a step closer to reality .\nterrafugia co - founder and ceo carl dietrich ( pictured above in 2013 ) and board member semyon dukach both declined to comment on the news .\non november 16 , 2010 we published a notice of receipt of terrafugia ' s petition for temporary exemption in the federal register ( 75 fr 70071 ) , and provided an opportunity for public comment . we received ten comments in response to the notice , as well as a response from terrafugia .\n6 . terrafugia explained that general aviation is the segment of the air transportation industry characterized by flight outside of the commercial airline system and military operations .\nterrafugia began development of the transition in 2006 , flying a proof - of - concept aircraft in 2009 and a second - generation prototype in 2012 .\nterrafugia intends to build flying cars . their tf - x program is aimed at producing a commercial personal aircraft and bring personal aviation into the mainstream .\nthe agency acknowledges that terrafugia faces impediments beyond the expense of advanced air bag technology and believes that it is consistent with the public interest to grant the requested exemption . however , in light of nhtsa ' s reexamination of the agency ' s policy regarding exemptions from the advanced air bag requirements , we do not believe that the three - year exemption requested is warranted . instead , we are granting terrafugia a one - year exemption from the advanced air bag requirements . although this period is shorter than that requested by terrafugia , this exemption will allow terrafugia to begin production and continue its efforts toward full compliance .\nas a small company , terrafugia has taken a long time to get its product to market . then again , no one else has successfully sold a flying car yet . it sounds like geely\u2019s backing and car - manufacturing facilities could greatly advance terrafugia\u2019s vision\u2014if the integration and cultural issues can be sorted out .\nthe terrafugia ' s $ 279 , 000 price point is a lot lower . but it ' s still based on assumptions about labor costs , production efficiency , the price of raw materials , and more . by way of comparison , the terrafugia ' s current price tag is about the same as that of a new cessna 172 , the most - produced aircraft in history . and its development costs were amortized before terrafugia ' s builders were even born .\n\u201cninety percent of the total program risk is in the first flight and we\u2019re past that , so terrafugia has taken off in more ways than one . \u201d\nterrafugia estimated that by 2015 , the production of the transition\u00ae will provide 500 manufacturing , engineering , and support jobs to the u . s . economy .\n11 . terrafugia explained that this figure is based on identified cost vs . weight trade - offs , such as material replacement , and a minimal margin .\nwe ' ve been doing high - speed taxi testing ,\nsaid cliff allen , a veteran pilot and terrafugia ' s vice president for sales .\nthe terrafugia transition is a two - seater car that can convert from road to air in less than a minute , without the driver leaving the vehicle .\ncarl dietrich , co - founder of terrafugia , told business insider that you can get a license to operate the transition in as little as 20 hours .\nno one associated with terrafugia was willing to talk on the record with me , since the acquisition by geely isn\u2019t yet a done deal . but on linkedin this month , an executive named chris jaran quietly changed his affiliation : he\u2019d been a vice president for bell helicopters in china . now , he\u2019s terrafugia\u2019s new ceo .\nterrafugia also provided an animation showing how the t - fx would operate . to take - off , the video shows how electric - powered propellers tilt 90 degrees\nterrafugia seeks an exemption from the glazing material requirements ( s5 of fmvss no . 205 ) , which affect the transition ' s\u00ae windshield and side windows . terrafugia stated that installing compliant glazing materials , such as traditional laminated safety glass , would result in 29 pounds ( 13 . 2 kg ) of additional weight . terrafugia equipped its proof of concept vehicle with custom - made fmvss - compliant safety glass , but this vehicle was not light enough to comply with the lsa weight restrictions , and terrafugia was unable to remove sufficient weight from the aircraft to accommodate compliant glazing materials . terrafugia calculated that the removal of 29 pounds from the transition\u00ae would cost $ 420 , 500 in development costs , would increase the price of each vehicle by a minimum of $ 121 , 800 , and would delay production of the vehicles .\nweighing these factors , the agency does not believe that a three - year exemption from fmvss no . 126 is warranted . instead , we are granting terrafugia a one - year exemption . although this period is shorter than that requested by the company , the exemption will allow terrafugia to begin production and continue to work towards compliance .\non march 1 , 2012 , terrafugia announced that the production prototype would make its auto show debut at the 2012 new york international auto show in april , 2012 .\nthe funds raised on wefunder will go directly towards getting the transition to market . we expect this infusion will enable terrafugia to complete the design of our third prototype .\nwith a first flight already in the books , terrafugia plans to deliver transitions to customers within 12 months , with an anticipated starting price of $ 279 , 000 .\nto date , terrafugia has spent approximately $ 161 , 000 in its efforts to comply with fmvss no . 208 . terrafugia anticipated using the sales revenue generated during the exemption period to pursue the development of an advanced air bag system , ideally one that would be able to differentiate between the needs of an automotive crash and an aviation crash .\nterrafugia indicated that the tires and rims it plans on using have appropriate load and speed ratings for the transition\u00ae and stated that it had already flight - tested this equipment . most of the public comments supported exempting terrafugia from the tire and rim requirements of fmvss no . 110 . one commenter expressed concern about the safety of driving the transition\u00ae without the fmvss - required safety equipment , including tires and rims , but did not specifically comment on any consequences of terrafugia ' s proposed use of motorcycle tires and rims .\nterrafugia is excited to premier the new outer mold line for the tf - x\u2122 , terrafugia ' s vision for the future of personal transportation . the tf - x\u2122 will be a four - seat , vertical takeoff and landing ( vtol ) hybrid electric aircraft that makes flying easier and safer than ever before . visit urltoken for more information .\nterrafugia is the sole registered automobile manufacturer in massachusetts . { citation needed ( lead ) | date = july 2011 } = = founding and financial history = = terrafugia was founded by graduates of the department of aeronautics and astronautics at the massachusetts institute of technology and graduates of the mit sloan school of management . their team and . . .\nbut terrafugia is turning most of its attention to its next model : the tf - x . the tf - x will take off , fly , and land autonomously .\nin may 2013 , terrafugia said the development of the tf - x would take eight to 12 years . so far , it seems to be sticking to that timeline .\nthe work calls for terrafugia\u2019s expertise in drive and flight integration , deployable flight surfaces and automotive crash safety for an aircraft . ceo carl dietrich says , \u201cthis darpa program effectively leverages terrafugia\u2019s core competencies and enables us to grow from a pure ga [ general aviation ] company to an emerging aerospace company with both general aviation and defense development programs . \u201d\n[ update , 2 : 30 p . m . , march 18 , 2009 : we\u2019ve just published an extensive followup interview with carl dietrich , terrafugia\u2019s founder and ceo . ]\n13 . terrafugia stated that not being able to certify the transition\u00ae as an lsa would increase certification costs by up to $ 100 million and would force the company to dissolve .\nand now terrafugia is in the process of finalizing a deal to be acquired by a chinese automaker , zhejiang geely holding group , which also owns brands like volvo and lotus .\nterrafugia ' s transition was recently granted an exemption by the faa , allowing it to be classified as a ' light - sport ' craft , according to the washington post .\nterrafugia said its aim is to provide ' true door - to - door transportation , ' with the vehicle capable of being parked in a home garage like an ordinary car .\nwith a fresh infusion of cash and ongoing flight and road testing , the terrafugia transition roadable airplane / flying car is going through design refinement and is closer to federal certification .\nthe model will be tested at the mit wright brothers wind tunnel , the same tunnel that was used to test models of terrafugia ' s transition . the wind tunnel test model will be used to measure drag , lift and thrust forces while simulating hovering flight , transitioning to forward flight and full forward flight ,\nterrafugia said in a statement .\nterrafugia had asked the faa for a waiver of weight and stall - speed limits so it can self - certify its transition flying car as a light sport aircraft ( lsa ) .\nthe exemptions clear the way for shipping to begin from terrafugia ' s massachusetts plant following testing . the flying car is slated to enter production this year , with shipping in 2012 .\nthose rules have yet to be put in place . when they are , terrafugia will have a better idea on how to proceed with getting the tf - x on the market .\nafter reviewing terrafugia ' s petition and the public comments , we believe that the company has made good faith efforts to comply with the standards from which it is seeking exemption . terrafugia is a new company , and the transition\u00ae is a unique , dual - purpose vehicle designed for both flying and driving . many of the impediments to compliance that terrafugia has encountered are a direct result of the dual nature of the transition\u00ae , including the need to meet the strict weight requirements of an lsa . despite these impediments , terrafugia has devoted significant resources towards compliance , has attempted to mitigate the risks associated with noncompliance , and has developed a plan for full compliance with three of the four listed fmvsss by the end of the requested three - year period .\n12 . terrafugia noted that there is a physical limitation as to how much weight can be removed from the vehicle , at any cost , before it is no longer capable of safely performing its function . the dollar values provided by terrafugia are applicable until that limit is reached , past which very little can be done at any price and the product is no longer viable .\nmassachusetts - based firm terrafugia created the transition , a road - legal airplane . the vehicle can seat two and is small enough to fit in a garage , and comes with collapsible wings\nterrafugia says that the flight took place on march 5 , and will hold a media briefing at 1430 uk time . meanwhile pictures of the flight are available on the company ' s website .\nterrafugia says it plans to follow on , circa 2021 , with the tf - x , a tilt - wing rotor flying car with a plug - in hybrid powerplant ( video above ) .\nthe work calls for terrafugia ' s expertise in drive and flight integration , deployable flight surfaces , and automotive crash safety for an aircraft . chief executive officer carl dietrich says ,\nthis darpa program effectively leverages terrafugia ' s core competencies and enables us to grow from a pure ga company to an emerging aerospace company with both general aviation and defense development programs . our strong team of terrafugia engineers with recent experience designing and building a dual purpose vehicle will bring a unique perspective to the tx program that is highly valued by darpa and the other contractors on our tx team .\nthat question encapsulates the 11 - year saga of terrafugia , a woburn company founded by five graduates of the mit aeronautics program . terrafugia\u2019s sleek white aircraft first flew in 2009 , and the company has benefited from millions of dollars worth of free publicity around the world . despite that , the company hasn\u2019t managed to deliver the first of its single - prop transition vehicles into a customer\u2019s driveway .\nterrafugia stated that , to date , it has spent $ 50 , 290 towards finding a compliant rim and tire combination that would meet the speed , loading , and weight requirements for the transition\u00ae .\njust how much the chinese automotive company paid for terrafugia has yet to be revealed , but experts say the move could be a step toward the ultimate travel solution for commuters , according to scmp .\ni will definitely be a customer terrafugia ! i had seen your concept when you first came out a while back and hadn\u2019t heard anything since until i saw the rss feed for slashdot just now .\nthe first prototype was built and flown in 2009 , followed by a second iteration in 2012 . today , terrafugia is finalizing production vehicle design and compliance testing in preparation for the first vehicle deliveries .\nadditionally , terrafugia stated that the transition\u00ae is currently its only product line . accordingly , a denial would force the company to delay all production until compliance is achieved . terrafugia stated that a denial would delay customer delivery and initial revenue generation by at least two years and that this delay , coupled with the sharply decreased probability of the company reaching profitability , would make additional investment capital extremely difficult to secure . terrafugia calculated that the difference between a grant and a denial of its petition was $ 19 . 4 million in revenue and indicated that a denial would likely put the company out of business .\n\u201cwe are passionate about continuing to lead the creation of a flying car industry and are dedicating resources to lay the foundations for our vision of personal transportation , \u201d says terrafugia ceo / cto carl dietrich .\nterrafugia , developer of the transition roadable aircraft , has been announced by aai corp . as the largest subcontractor to develop the transformer helicopter / humvee for the defense advanced research projects agency ( darpa ) .\na key participant in the darpa program is woburn , ma - based terrafugia . you might know it as the \u201cflying car\u201d company , though the firm much prefers the drier term \u201croadable aircraft . \u201d terrafugia was founded in 2006 by five mit - educated pilots , and has been developing a light sport plane , called the transition , that can be driven on roads and is slated for testing and production next year . the company declined to comment on its involvement in the darpa program beyond the information in its press release this week . but it\u2019s clear that terrafugia\u2019s expertise in combining flying and driving vehicles is valuable here .\nterrafugia described in detail its efforts to comply with the listed fmvsss as well as its plans for compliance by the end of the proposed exemption period . in particular , terrafugia provided a plan to achieve full compliance with fmvss nos . 110 , 205 , and 208 within the three - year period . although terrafugia budgeted for fmvss no . 126 compliance research and indicated that it was working towards compliance with all fmvsss by the end of the requested exemption period , the company also stated that it was currently evaluating vendors to work with to develop an esc system and indicated that further research might lead the company to petition for rulemaking on this issue . accordingly , it appears that terrafugia does not know at this time whether the transition\u00ae will be able to comply with fmvss no . 126 by the end of the requested exemption period .\nthe first transition \u00ae proof of concept vehicle was flown and driven in 2009 . three years later , terrafugia designed , built , and flew a redesigned second iteration of the vehicle . that prototype has logged over 100 flight hours and over 200 successful takeoffs and landings , including a public demonstration at eaa\u2019s airventure in oshkosh , wi in 2013 . in 2016 , the faa approved terrafugia\u2019s request for a weight limit exemption for the transition \u00ae , a crucial decision that will allow terrafugia to bring the vehicle to market as a light sport aircraft . the transition \u00ae will enter production in three years with first delivery anticipated in 2019 .\none company , terrafugia , is working to get its flying car off the ground ( see what i did there ? ) by 2025 . scroll down for a closer look at the company ' s plan .\nterrafugia stated that it had approached bosch engineering group about developing an esc system for the transition , \u00ae but those discussions were terminated by bosch due to liability concerns about installing the system on an airplane . terrafugia indicated that it was in the process of evaluating other vendors . the company stated that it had also investigated the feasibility of developing an esc system in - house but had determined that such a program beyond its current capabilities . terrafugia indicated that an exemption would allow it to further investigate the issues associated with an esc system , which might result in a petition for rulemaking to reflect the aviation safety concerns of such a system .\nregarding the decision to design a four - wheel , rather than three - wheel , vehicle , terrafugia stated in its petition and its response to the public comments that it was aware that using a three - wheel design would lessen its regulatory burden . however , due to the light weight of the vehicle and the exposed side area of the folded wings , the company chose a four - wheel design to increase stability and make the vehicle safer . given terrafugia ' s rationale for its decision to use a four - wheel design , the agency does not believe that this decision reflects negatively on terrafugia ' s efforts to comply with the fmvsss .\nanna mracek dietrich , chief operating officer of terrafugia said the new york event was selected for the rollout of the transition because of the value the show brings in terms of exposure to future owners , investors and partners .\nterrafugia management is actively involved in the creation and maintenance of the astm standards that are used by the faa for the regulation of light aircraft . in addition , terrafugia coo anna mracek dietrich participated in the aviation rulemaking committee ( arc ) which is advising the faa on the latest revision of the federal aviation regulations that pertain to aircraft less than 19 , 000 lbs . our exposure to the fmvss has been quite useful to these bodies .\nterrafugia has been working on flying cars since 2006 , and has already pushed back the launch once . last summer the company said it would have to delay expected 2011 deliveries due to design challenges and problems with parts suppliers .\ndietrich said terrafugia is aiming to develop a training program that could be learned over the course of a weekend . it could be taught at flight schools or other training centers , but those details have yet to be determined .\nin accordance with 49 u . s . c . 30113 and the procedures in 49 cfr part 555 , terrafugia has petitioned ( dated july 20 , 2010 ) the agency for a temporary exemption from certain fmvss requirements for the transition , \u00ae a light sport aircraft ( lsa ) that has road - going capability . in addition to its original petition , terrafugia has submitted additional information regarding its compliance efforts , which has been posted to the public docket .\nadditionally , terrafugia expressed concern that an esc system would create a potential hazard while the transition\u00ae is in flight . however , the agency notes that fmvss no . 126 explicitly allows vehicles to be equipped with an \u201cesc off\u201d control that puts the esc system into a mode in which it will no longer meet the performance requirements described in the standard . terrafugia did not discuss this provision or explain why such a control would not be feasible for the transition\u00ae .\nthis darpa program effectively leverages terrafugia ' s core competencies and enables us to grow from a pure ga company to an emerging aerospace company with both general aviation and defense development programs ,\nsaid chief executive officer carl dietrich .\nour strong team of terrafugia engineers with recent experience designing and building a dual purpose vehicle will bring a unique perspective to the tx program that is highly valued by darpa and the other contractors on our tx team .\nterrafugia seeks an exemption from the general tire requirements ( s4 . 1 ) and rim requirements ( s4 . 4 ) of fmvss no . 110 . terrafugia stated that compliance with these requirements would cause substantial economic hardship due to the cost of reducing the weight of the vehicle in order to offset the weight of the tires and rims required by the standard , which have significantly higher speed and load ratings than that needed for the transition\u00ae . as part of its efforts to comply with the standard , terrafugia evaluated several passenger car tire and rim combinations . the company also investigated the development of a lighter custom rim and tire combination that would meet the requirements of fmvss no . 110 .\nterrafugia included a schedule of its future compliance efforts during the proposed exemption period and stated that it was working toward full compliance by the end of that period . however , terrafugia noted that the success of its plan was dependent on the availability of sufficient investment capital and the willingness of third parties to work with it . the company reiterated that it was also considering petitioning nhtsa and faa for rulemakings to address the unique dual - purpose nature of the transition\u00ae .\nterrafugia still has the process of light - sport certification before it , and road - legal clearance from the national highways and transportation safety administration . however the transition has already undergone extensive ground tests , and company execs seem confident .\nit\u2019s called the tf - x : terrafugia ( which is latin for \u201cescape the earth\u201d ) and is being created in woburn , massachusetts by a team of award - winning mit - trained aerospace engineers . check out it\u2019s range .\nterrafugia has designed and built the first prototype of the transition , \u00ae which it described as a \u201croadable aircraft . \u201d terrafugia characterized the transition\u00ae as an lsa , as defined by the federal aviation administration ( faa ) , and stated that the vehicle ' s road - going capability will provide a significant increase in operational functionality and safety for the general aviation [ 6 ] pilot community by allowing pilots to safely continue their travel plans in the event of inclement weather .\nwhat\u2019s next for transition ? dietrich : delivery of first vehicle will be in 2011 . the manufacturing process is expected to create hundreds of jobs . \u201cwith this accomplishment terrafugia is poised to usher in a new era of general aviation . \u201d\nthe company also determined that , in the event of a bird strike , fmvss - compliant safety glass would either shatter or craze to a degree that would substantially inhibit the pilot ' s view . accordingly , terrafugia investigated the possibility of using an fmvss - compliant polycarbonate windshield . according to the petition , the polycarbonate material passed intrusion tests without cracking , but terrafugia was still pursuing options for a scratch - resistant coating that could meet the abrasion tests . the company stated that one vendor informed them that its coating would likely pass the abrasion tests but that such tests had not yet been performed . terrafugia indicated that it is engaged in discussions with several vendors and is planning future compliance testing of coated polycarbonate materials . in the meantime , terrafugia stated that the transition\u00ae would be equipped with polycarbonate glazing , and each vehicle would be required to undergo regular , frequent inspections , at which time windshields with degraded visibility would be identified and replaced .\nmann said terrafugia was helped by the federal aviation administration ' s decision five years ago to create a separate set of standards for light sport aircraft . the standards govern the size and speed of the plane and licensing requirements for pilots , which are less restrictive than requirements for pilots of larger planes . terrafugia says an owner would need to pass a test and complete 20 hours of flying time to be able to fly the transition , a relatively low hurdle for pilots .\nat this point , flying cars are still very much in the realm of science fiction . companies like terrafugia have expressed interest in this new method of consumer transportation , and while terrafugia is probably closer than anyone else , a massive wall of regulatory red tape stands in the way of turning drivers into pilots . i ' m a pretty experienced driver , but if someone told me to\nsquawk 1200 ,\ni wouldn ' t know what the heck to do .\nthe job description is clear : under new ownership , get one or both of terrafugia\u2019s products out of the hangar and into the sky . the question that remains : will this pioneering company grow in massachusetts or be shipped to china ?\nterrafugia , a boston - area company that has been working on flying cars since 2006 , is being acquired by zhejiang geely holding group , an automotive manufacturer based in hangzhou , china . terms of the deal have not been disclosed .\nterrafugia could be in the same boat . what it has created is an admirable execution of the flying car concept , but flying cars simply are still too costly and impractical for the dream to become more than a novelty anytime soon .\nterrafugia noted that the transition\u00ae is currently its only product line . accordingly , a denial would force the company to delay all production until compliance is achieved . the company stated that a denial would delay customer delivery and initial revenue generation by at least two years and that this delay , coupled with the sharply decreased probability of the company reaching profitability , would make additional investment capital extremely difficult to secure . terrafugia calculated that the revenue difference between a grant and a denial of the exemption would be $ 19 . 4 million and would double the price point of the transition\u00ae . accordingly , terrafugia opined that a denial would likely force the company to abandon lsa certification and the development of the transition\u00ae . [ 13 ]\nwe wish them well , but there ' s a long way to go . for its part , the faa has released a statement that reads , in part :\nthe manufacturer has not yet applied for an faa airworthiness certificate , so the faa has not yet determined what level of pilot certificate and training would be required to operate the terrafugia transition as an aircraft .\nthat ' s a hurdle terrafugia will need to clear before it can make its first delivery .\nterrafugia stated that a grant of the requested exemption would allow the company to continue with lsa certification for the transition\u00ae while pursuing lightweight compliance solutions and researching additional ways of reducing the weight of non - safety - critical systems for the aircraft .\nterrafugia anticipated that the transition\u00ae will only be operated on public roadways in conjunction with a flight . the company stated that it expects that the typical recreational owner will operate the vehicle as an aircraft for at least 65 percent of its engine - on - time and will drive the vehicle on the road less than 2 , 000 miles annually . terrafugia contended that the combination of low sales volume and limited use on roadways limits the transition ' s\u00ae overall impact on motor vehicle safety .\n10 . terrafugia explained that this is based on the experience of removing weight between the proof of concept vehicle to the prototype and the fact that as more and more weight must be removed , it becomes increasingly more difficult to do so .\nterrafugia\u2019s transition \u00ae is the only flying car in the world to have received all of the special legal considerations necessary to enter the u . s . market . driving the transition \u00ae will require a standard u . s . driver\u2019s license , and flying the transition \u00ae will require a sport pilot certificate , which can be earned in as few as 20 hours of flight training . eventually , with the incorporation of autonomous flight technologies , terrafugia hopes to further reduce flight training time .\nthe company behind the first faa approved\nroadable aircraft\n\u2013 the terrafugia transition \u2013 has been selected to contribute to darpa ' s transformer ( tx ) project , a program that aims to bring flying car technology to the battlefield . terrafugia will subcontract to one of two winning teams under phase one of the program which focuses on creating a conceptual design for a four person cross between a humvee and a helicopter for use in insurgency , reconnaissance , medical evacuation and logistical supply .\nterrafugia ' s flying car , on display at the new york international auto show this week , is an impressive execution of the flying car concept . but there are plenty of good reasons why we won ' t soon have roadable planes .\nas soon as terrafugia begins to sell the transition , i will purchase one . i am holding out for the next model . i imagine that they have another one in the works currently . i still have time to wait , i still need to receive my private pilots certificate . so , until i get that i won\u2019t be purchasing anything yet . i sure am very happy for terrafugia\u2019s success . best of luck to them , and thank you for this great creation ! : )\nwe have also considered motor vehicle safety issues related to the exemption requested by terrafugia . we believe that , in general , the requested exemption will have a limited impact on motor vehicle safety because of the low number of vehicles expected to be produced and because each vehicle is likely to travel on public roads only infrequently . terrafugia predicted producing 200 vehicles during the exemption period and estimated that , on average , each vehicle would spend less than 2 , 000 miles on the road annually .\naccording to terrafugia ' s petition , one of the most significant causes of general aviation accidents and fatalities is weather , and a leading cause of weather - related accidents is when pilots using visual references , rather than flight instruments , for primary orientation and navigation ( visual flight rules or vfr ) fly into weather conditions with insufficient visibility to provide a safe visual reference ( instrument meteorological conditions or imc ) . in such situations , pilots can get disoriented and enter an unrecoverable situation that results in an often fatal accident . according to terrafugia , the transition\u00ae offers a new alternative to pilots by allowing them to divert to the nearest airport and continue the trip on the ground . although the trip may take longer , terrafugia stated that the transition\u00ae is expected to eliminate the possibility of an indeterminately long delay caused by either retracing the flight route to clearer weather or diverting and waiting for the weather to pass . accordingly , terrafugia expects that the transition\u00ae will help reduce these types of crashes , while also making general aviation more appealing and accessible to a greater number of people . additionally , because the transition\u00ae is equipped with basic fmvss occupant crash protection features , terrafugia argued that it is advancing passenger safety technology in light aircraft .\nterrafugia has raised ~ $ 10 million from sophisticated accredited investors . the majority of that capital has been spent on the development of the transition . the rest is still being deployed today to get the transition through the rest of the testing program .\naccording to the petition , terrafugia is a small , privately held company that was incorporated in the state of delaware in 2006 and maintains headquarters in woburn , massachusetts . terrafugia states that the company employs ten full - time employees . the company identified itself as a massachusetts institute of technology ( mit ) spin - off company , but stated that it does not have access to mit ' s financial resources . the company also stated that it is not affiliated with any other aircraft or automobile manufacturer .\nas of 2013 , woburn , ma - based terrafugia had raised a little over $ 10 million in financing from angel investors and $ 1 . 25 million in u . s . defense contracts . the company has raised more money since then , but the amount wasn\u2019t disclosed ; new york - based transcendent holdings and beijing - based haiyin capital are also investors in the company . ( dietrich and terrafugia participated in a boston - area event organized by haiyin capital in the fall of 2015 . )\nthis breakthrough changes the world of personal mobility ,\nterrafugia ceo carl dietrich told avweb .\ntravel now becomes a hassle - free integrated land - air experience . it ' s what aviation enthusiasts have been striving for since 1918 .\n\u00ae\nterrafugia\u2019s \u2018street - legal airplane , \u2019 transition , was approved last year by the federal aviation administration ( faa ) to be certified as a light sport aircraft , paving the way for the development of hybrid vehicles weighing up to 1 , 800 pounds .\nthe tx program represents an opportunity for terrafugia to rededicate members of its engineering team as its primary business , the transition light sport aircraft program , moves forward on schedule from detailed design to fabrication , testing and production in the second half of 2011 .\nthe agency acknowledges that terrafugia ' s petition indicated that a three - year exemption was required to comply with the fmvsss and that the company may not be able to achieve full compliance with the requirements of fmvss no . 126 and the advanced air bag requirements of fmvss no . 208 within the one - year exemption period granted by this notice . however , as stated above , this exemption will allow terrafugia to begin production and continue its efforts toward full compliance with these standards . additionally , we note that part 555 allows a manufacturer to apply for renewal of a temporary exemption , and we emphasize that our decision to grant a more limited exemption than that requested does not foreclose terrafugia from applying for such an extension at the end of the exemption period .\nto date , terrafugia has not produced any vehicles for sale , but intends to begin delivery of the transition\u00ae in late - 2012 [ 7 ] and anticipates producing 200 vehicles during the three - year requested exemption period . terrafugia stated that it expects to remain a low - volume manufacturer for the foreseeable future , continuing to market the transition\u00ae as an aircraft with road - going capability , not as a \u201cflying car . \u201d thus , the primary market for the transition\u00ae will be u . s . pilots .\nwhile there are other companies out there experimenting with the futuristic hybrid vehicle , terrafugia is arguably the first to make a truly convincing prototype . offering a far more sleek and polished vehicle than any of its competitors , terrafugia ' s transition boasted a cruising range of 400 miles and a top speed of 100 mph . as well as being fitted with a full - vehicle parachute to bring the car back onto roads , the transition also uses advanced autonomous flight tech in order to stop its pilots from crashing .\ngeely , parent company of volvo cars , has agreed to purchase the flying - car startup terrafugia , the south china morning post reports . while the purchase amount was not disclosed , scmp reports that this deal has been in the works since last year .\ndespite ieee spectrum\u2019s gloomy forecast for flying cars in 2007 as \u201ca flimsy car and a feeble airplane\u201d and again this year , the flying car might still happen . terrafugia is further along than any of the dozens of prototypes cobbled together in the past century .\nthe tx program represents an opportunity for terrafugia to rededicate members of its engineering team while its primary business , the transition light sport aircraft program , moves forward on schedule from detailed design to fabrication , testing and into production during the second half of 2011 .\nterrafugia ' s prototype flying car , dubbed the transition , travels down a street with its wings folded . the vehicle can be driven like a car , and flew at 1 , 400 feet for eight minutes during its test flight on march 23 , 2012 .\ngetting a light plane - car hybrid off the ground seems to be an arduous process . the tf - x - - from flying - car company terrafugia - - was announced more than two years ago but will be in development for some years to come .\nin ten years , terrafugia should have at least two product lines - - an evolved transition that is even easier to operate , and at least one product that has evolved out of the tf - x program which will allow a much larger segment of the population to experience the freedom of a practical flying car . i expect we will be a publicly traded company selling thousands of vehicles per year . the open development environment of tf - x will have maintained the public\u2019s trust and terrafugia\u2019s leadership position in a rapidly maturing flying car industry even with the entry of new much larger companies . we will be inspiring millions of people around the world to embrace a new dimension of personal freedom . flash forward another 10 years and the industry terrafugia inspired will have a measurable effect on the global gdp .\none issue is that terrafugia has been building a product for a shrinking market here in the united states . while 827 , 000 people held a pilot\u2019s license in 1980 , that number had dropped to 584 , 000 by 2016 , according to the federal aviation administration .\nthe transition by terrafugia is a roadable aircraft , an airplane that can take off and land from any airport , and with the push of a button fold up its wings and drive down the road . for more information about this innovative product , please go to urltoken\nin addition , us - based terrafugia said monday , the new design for the tf - x will be tested as a one - tenth scale model in a wind tunnel . the model is currently on display at the eaa airventure aviation convention in oshkosh , wisconsin .\nthe transition\u00ae uses an faa - certified , four cylinder , 100 horsepower , unleaded gasoline - fueled aircraft engine to power the vehicle both in the air and on the ground . terrafugia contended that the use of unleaded gasoline will provide \u201csignificant ecological and energy benefits , \u201d as compared to the leaded gasoline used in other general aviation aircraft . terrafugia also opined that one day a future version of the transition\u00ae might play a role in reducing highway congestion and co 2 emissions by enabling more people to shift from highway - based travel to a combination of flight and road use for mid - range trips . terrafugia stated that the transition\u00ae will cruise in the air at approximately 105 miles per hour and maintain highway speeds on the ground , while attaining between 25 and 40 miles per gallon in flight and on the road .\nterrafugia also discussed the probability of children riding in the transition\u00ae . the company acknowledged that children may occasionally be driven or flown in the transition\u00ae , but that it was not expected to be a common occurrence . the company noted that most of the customers who could afford the transition\u00ae are beyond the age at which they would have young children and , as trained pilots , would understand the associated risks . terrafugia further stated that the benefit garnered by occasionally giving children the opportunity to ride in the transition\u00ae offsets the occasional , well - considered risk ."]}
{"id": 56272, "summary": [{"text": "the jenks optimization method , also called the jenks natural breaks classification method , is a data clustering method designed to determine the best arrangement of values into different classes .", "topic": 17}, {"text": "this is done by seeking to minimize each class \u2019s average deviation from the class mean , while maximizing each class \u2019s deviation from the means of the other groups .", "topic": 6}, {"text": "in other words , the method seeks to reduce the variance within classes and maximize the variance between classes .", "topic": 6}, {"text": "the jenks optimization method is directly related to otsu 's method and fisher 's discriminant analysis . ", "topic": 3}], "title": "jenks natural breaks optimization", "paragraphs": ["given a vector of numeric values and the number of desired breaks , calculate the optimum breakpoints using jenks natural breaks optimization .\ngeorge f . jenks proposed jenks natural breaks in his 1977 article entitled \u2018optimal data classification for choropleth maps\u2019 .\n, ( or making maps with any software ) , this page explains about\nnatural breaks\nfor setting map ranges . jenks natural breaks is also called\nfisher ' s natural breaks\n.\nreal statistics data analysis tool : the real statistics resource pack provides the jenks natural breaks data analysis tool to perform the optimization automatically .\nthe jenks natural breaks method was ported to c from code found in the classint r package .\ni ' m looking for an implementation of the jenks optimization algorithm for data classification .\njenks natural breaks optimization addresses the problem of how to split a range of numbers into contiguous classes so as to minimize the squared deviation within each class .\nobservation : the jenks natural breaks algorithm is commonly used to color maps as shown in figure 9 .\nthe jenks natural breaks optimization method allows you to break up data points into the best possible number of groupings , with the best possible contents of each group for choropleth mapping .\nthe jenks natural breaks classification method seeks to reduce the variance within classes and maximize the variance between classes . urltoken urltoken\nfisher ' s natural breaks uses dynamic programming to find the optimal solution and is deterministic .\nyou wish . here are stands displayed in 5 natural breaks classes , according to age .\ndifferent class break values between this map and the natural breaks map . each class here will\nnatural breaks is complicated because many steps are involved , but does not involve any higher math .\nthe first thing to remember about the natural breaks ( jenks ) classification is that it is an optimization method for choropleth maps . in short , it arranges each groupings so there is less variation in each class or shading .\nequal intervals , quantile , natural breaks , pretty breaks \u2013 there\u2019s a lot to choose from . but what is the difference between each of them ?\nand so here\u2019s a literate implementation of jenks natural breaks in javascript . if you can , please help to improve it by making the implementation more explanatory .\ncompute \u201cnatural\u201d break values ( jenks algorythm ) on list / tuple / numpy . ndarray of integers / floats .\nequal intervals , quantile , natural breaks , pretty breaks . each data classification methods generate different choropleth maps . we explain the advantages and disadvantages of using each type of choropleth map .\nany pointers to any particular work that uses jenks natural break or even compares it with k - means would be great .\nnatural breaks classes are based on the nature of data . the range is set only when a surprise or big difference appears in data values . convergent data values put together under one class . different classes are properly distributed under this way . this method is applied to prepare this atlas , and it is calculated by the gis software according to the jenks natural breaks optimization ( jenks ) . it depends on the adequate classification by the clearest values on the map .\ndon ' t use multidimensional clustering algorithms for a one - dimensional problem . a single dimension is much more special than you naively think , because you can actually sort it , which makes things a lot easier . in fact , it is usually not even called clustering , but e . g . segmentation or natural breaks optimization . you might want to look at jenks natural . . .\nsimple - statistics , my library for literate , beginner - friendly statistics , now has a literate implementation of jenks natural breaks . in the process of understanding the implementation , i found that the matrix system is a sort of dynamic programming that cleverly solves all breaks from 1 - k when you request k breaks . thus my implementation breaks it into two parts - creating the matrices and pulling a solution out of them .\nto perform the analysis for example 1 , press ctrl - m and select the multivariate analyses option from the main menu and then select jenks natural breaks from the dialog box that appears , as shown in figure 5 .\nnot the answer you ' re looking for ? browse other questions tagged python clustering optimization or ask your own question .\nwhen the jenks natural breaks dialog box appears , fill in the various fields as shown in figure 5 and press the ok button . if you leave the number of iterations field blank then the algorithm will evaluate all possible partitions .\nthis page was updated 20 october 2002 to expand on the natural breaks description . thanks to daniel karnes of dartmouth college for pointing out the need for improvement .\nthe founder of the natural breaks data classification method was a cartographer by the name of george frederick jenks . he specialized in monitoring the eye movements of people when looking at a map . and the results for this map looked great too .\nthe jenks natural breaks algorithm , just like k - means , assigns data to one of k groups such that the within group distances are minimized . also just like k - means , one must select k prior to running the algorithm .\nborden dent ( cartography - - thematic map design , fifth edition , 1999 , pages 147 - 149 ) relates that the natural breaks classes are found by an iterative search to minimize the sum of spreads of the classes . thus it is a one - dimensional example of the k - means clustering method . natural breaks , jenks ' method , and k - means are all the same in this instance .\njenks ( r1 , , lab , iter ) \u2013 performs jenks natural breaks optimization on the data in range r1 for k classes and outputs a k + 1 \u00d7 3 range , whose first k rows contain the left and right endpoints of each of the classes followed by the number of elements in the class . the last row contains the total squared deviation of the k classes , followed by the squared deviation for the data in r1 and gvf .\nnatural breaks ( jenks ) takes an iterative approach by comparing the sum of squared deviations between classes to the array mean . then , the algorithm uses a goodness of variance fit with 1 as a perfect fit and 0 as a poor fit .\nfeatures in each bin . here is the jenks classification for the image above .\nwhat we don\u2019t know is whether these four intervals is the partition of the full range that results in the smallest sum in cell t21 . as we will see shortly , the optimum solution , using jenks natural breaks optimization , is shown in figure 3 . as you can see , this is a better solution than the one shown in figure 2 ( since 3107 . 102 < 4496 . 957 ) .\nif you want round numbers in your ranges , then you should choose pretty breaks . all pretty breaks does is rounds each break - point up or down . so instead of having a break point as 599 . 364 it will become 600 , 000 with pretty breaks .\nthe quantile style provides quantile breaks ; arguments to quantile may be passed through . . . .\nthe chart shows the number of acres in each unique age class . this method uses then jenks\ncomputebayesfactors : compute bayes factors generatecontrolfile : generate control file for ' bamm ' getjenksbreaks : jenks natural breaks classification gettiprates : compute tip - specific macroevolutionary rates from ' bammdata ' . . . plotprior : plot the prior and posterior distribution of shifts setbammpriors : set bamm priors traitdependentbamm : strapp : structured rate permutations on phylogenies\ncreate a \u201cnatural breaks\u201d classification using two or more classes . look closely at the map . now reverse the order of the classes in the legend ( use , for example ) . what changes ? can you discover why ?\none problem is that your boss is not letting the data speak . perhaps there are three\nnatural\nclusters . insisting on five will result in breaking apart two of the clusters . those break points will not be\nnatural .\ni ' m not sure what mathematical definition you are using for\nnatural breaks ,\nbut one interpretation is to identify places where there are\ngaps\nin the data . in other words , you want to cluster the data .\nthe hclust style uses hclust to generate the breaks using hierarchical clustering ; the pars attribute returns the hclust object generated , and can be used to find other breaks using gethclustclassintervals ; arguments to hclust may be passed through . . . .\nnatural breaks\nfinds the\nbest\nway to split up the ranges . suppose we had 30 counties , 15 counties with 0 - 1 values , 10 counties with 16 - 18 values , and 5 counties with 24 - 29 values . obviously , the\nbest\nranges are 0 - 1 , 16 - 18 , 24 - 29 . counties with similar values should have the same color .\nnatural breaks\nis the only method that finds the\nbest\nranges .\ngiven a desired number of classes , k , the natural breaks method partitions the data into k subsets that minimize the sum of the\nspreads\nwithin each subset . (\nspread\nis an informal term employed solely for this description . )\nand this is not quibbling about style : the wikipedia article about jenks natural breaks describes an algorithm entirely unlike these ones . there\u2019s no mention of dynamic - programming matrices , and there\u2019s no hint in the implementations of something like the \u2018sum of deviations between classes . \u2019 of course , there are no comments in any of the ports , so it\u2019s hard to tell .\ngetclassjenks ( nbclass ) : perform a jenks classification and return bounds into an array . alias : getjenks ( nbclass )\nas a result of making rounded numbers , pretty breaks will also be very picky for the number of classes you decide .\njenks is k - means in one dimension . the wikipedia article would be one of the references you seek . for work that uses the jenks method , just find any of several million maps created by arcview users over the last 20 years .\nmy boss has asked me to show the distribution of a variable ( square footage of 17 , 000 public library outlets / branches ) , breaking it into 5 categories using natural breaks . putting aside arguments of the\nbest\nnumber of categories or the problems with categorizing a continuous variable . . . i ' ve used proc rank for creating deciles , quantiles , etc . , but the only place i ' ve seen that uses\nnatural breaks\n( outside of distance sporting events ) is chloropleth maps . i ' ve googled for a solution . the closest i got , other than a bunch of articles on analyses using the jenks optimization in arcgis , was a post to the uga sas - listserv in 2000 . i ' ve seen a few possible links to using proc cluster , but that always seems to be when doing a multivariate analysis .\nhere 3107 . 102 ( cell l7 ) represents the total squared deviation for the partition found using the jenks natural breaks algorithm , 27504 . 59 ( cell m7 ) is the squared deviation of the input data , as calculated by = devsq ( b3 : i22 ) and 88 . 7 % is the gvf ( cell n7 ) , as calculated by the formula = 1 - l7 / m7 .\nthere\u2019s a standard algorithm we use for jenks , with existing ports in in javascript , python , and in java and fortran .\nhere you have php urltoken this is implementation of jenks algorithm . david drake made these functions and integrated it with google api .\nthe range u10 : u13 of figure 8 contains the array formula = jenks ( b3 : i22 , 4 , , 100000 ) .\nwhen the data represent a random sample from a population consisting of two more more distinctly different subpopulations , and you know - - or can accurately guess - - how many different subpopulations there are , then natural breaks can do a good job of choosing classes which reflect the subpopulation groupings .\nobservation : in example 2 , we were able to go through each possible partition and calculate its squared deviation . while in example 1 , this is too time - consuming to do manually , we can use the real statistics jenks natural breaks data analysis tool , as described below , to do the calculations for us , for other problems the number of possible partitions is even too time - consuming for the computer to do .\njenks natural breaks works by optimizing the goodness of variance fit , a value from 0 to 1 where 0 = no fit and 1 = perfect fit . the key in selecting the number of classes is to find a balance between detecting differences and overfitting your data . to determine the optimum number of classes , i suggest you use a threshold gvf value you desire and use the number of classes that satisfies this value first .\nit means the ranges where like areas are grouped together . obviously , we do not give a low rate area the same color as a high rate area . natural breaks minimizes the variation within each color , so the areas within each color are as close as possible in value to each other .\ngvf ( r1 , r2 ) = gvf for the right endpoints ( breaks ) in range r2 based on the data in column range r1 .\ni found this python implementation of the jenks natural breaks algorithm and i could make it run on my windows 7 machine . it is pretty fast and it finds the breaks in few time , considering the size of my geodata . before using this clustering algorithm for my data , i was using sklearn . clustering . kmeans ( here ) algorithm . the problem i had with kmeans , was finding the optimum k value parameter , but i\nsolved\nit launching the algorithm for different k values and using sklearn . metrics . silhouette _ score ( here ) to find the best k .\nthe range k3 : n7 of figure 7 contains the output of the array formula = jenks ( b3 : i22 , , true ) . the range p10 : s14 of figure 8 contains the output of the array formula = jenks ( b3 : i22 , , true , 100000 ) .\ni also read from another source that says jenks is usually used to spot gaps in ranged data . again i cannot find a reference to explain this .\ntry out jenks in simple - statistics . if the assortment of other algorithms included make you feel like you should create a new \u2018micro library\u2019 , you can also just use the jenks implementation as a standalone . please don\u2019t delete the comments : if you need compression , use uglify - js as a separate step .\nwidely used within gis packages , these are forms of variance - minimization classification . breaks are typically uneven , and are selected to separate values where large changes in value occur . may be significantly affected by the number of classes selected and tends to have unusual class boundaries . typically the method applied is due to jenks , as described in jenks and caspall ( 1971 ) , which in turn follows fisher ( 1958 ) . see figure 4\u201122 for more details . unsuitable for map comparisons\nthe method requires an iterative process . that is , calculations must be repeated using different breaks in the dataset to determine which set of breaks has the smallest in - class variance . the process is started by dividing the ordered data into groups . initial group divisions can be arbitrary . there are four steps that must be repeated :\ni am new to this topic . as far as i know both are data clustering methods . then my question is when is jenks prefered over k - means ?\nlet\u2019s be clear : the algorithms we use for jenks are directly ported from an algorithm that accepted punch cards , documented in a paper composed and published on a typewriter .\nthe pretty style chooses a number of breaks not necessarily equal to n using pretty , but likely to be legible ; arguments to pretty may be passed through . . . .\npositioning of breaks may be pre - determined by the classification procedure ( e . g . jenks natural breaks ) , but these are often manually adjustable for some of the schemes provided \u2014 this is particularly useful if specific values or intervals are preferred , such as whole numbers or some convenient values such as 1000s , or if comparisons are to be made across a series of maps . in some instances options are provided for dealing with zero - valued and / or missing data prior to classification , but if not provided the data should be inspected in advance and subsets selected prior to classification where necessary . some authors recommend that maps with large numbers of zero or missing data values should have such regions identified in a class of their own .\nso : yes , this isn\u2019t the first implementation of jenks in javascript . and it took me several times longer to do things this way than to just get the code working .\nthere is no such assurance . but natural breaks makes the most epidemiologically accurate map . making the map\npretty\nis important , but that would involve such factors as right number of colors ( not too few , not too many ) , right color palette ( a standard colorbrewer palette provided by vitalnet ) , high resolution so the map does not look fuzzy , and nice legend .\nhowever , jenks and k - means are different in how they minimize within group distances . jenks takes advantage of the fact that 1 - dimensional data is sortable which makes it a faster algorithm for 1 - dimensional data . k - means is more general in that it can handle data in any dimension ; including dimensions greater than 1 where the data is not sortable .\n\u2019s thematic formatting facilities providing a wide range of options that reduce or remove the dependence on formal class boundaries . the jenks method , as implemented in a number of gis packages such as\nthe jenks style has been ported from jenks\u2019 basic code , and has been checked for consistency with arcview , arcgis , and mapinfo ( with some remaining differences ) ; added here thanks to hisaji ono ; note that the sense of interval closure is reversed from the other styles , and in this implementation has to be right - closed - use cutlabels = true downstream for clarity .\nusing silhouette with jenks should be comparable to using it with kmeans . it ' s a heuristic and you shouldn ' t trust it blindly . imho the best is to visualize your rrsults .\nthe sd style chooses breaks based on pretty of the centred and scaled variables , and may have a number of classes different from n ; the returned par = includes the centre and scale values .\nfrom jenks import jenks import numpy as np def goodness _ of _ variance _ fit ( array , classes ) : # get the break points classes = jenks ( array , classes ) # do the actual classification classified = np . array ( [ classify ( i , classes ) for i in array ] ) # max value of zones maxz = max ( classified ) # nested list of zone indices zone _ indices = [ [ idx for idx , val in enumerate ( classified ) if zone + 1 = = val ] for zone in range ( maxz ) ] # sum of squared deviations from array mean sdam = np . sum ( ( array - array . mean ( ) ) * * 2 ) # sorted polygon stats array _ sort = [ np . array ( [ array [ index ] for index in zone ] ) for zone in zone _ indices ] # sum of squared deviations of class means sdcm = sum ( [ np . sum ( ( classified - classified . mean ( ) ) * * 2 ) for classified in array _ sort ] ) # goodness of variance fit gvf = ( sdam - sdcm ) / sdam return gvf def classify ( value , breaks ) : for i in range ( 1 , len ( breaks ) ) : if value < breaks [ i ] : return i return len ( breaks ) - 1\ndue to numerical stability , the log likelihood is used , turning the product into a sum of logarithms , for optimization is the same , given that the log function is monotonicly increasing . by convention , loss functions are minimized with neural networks , this means we will negate it and call it the negative log - likelihood :\nit depends on the number of areas , number of colors , and the cpu . remember that with 254 counties and 6 colors , there are 8 , 301 , 429 , 675 possible range combinations . it might take the computer a little while to test so many combinations . there would be even more combinations ( a lot more ) with 7 colors . vitalnet natural breaks has been designed with special programming to run as fast as possible . it runs quickly , a second or two , with a modest number of ranges or if not that many areas . but it eventually slows down with a larger number of ranges and areas . so if using natural breaks , start with a low number of ranges , and only increase the number to a large number if needed , and then be prepared for a possible wait . if needed , you can minimize the window and do other tasks .\nthe standard deviation classification method shows how much an attribute value varies from the mean . particularly useful for economic and physical studies such as temperature , wind and other natural phenomena with planar distributions which depend on arithmetic averages to get analyses .\nthe bclust style uses bclust to generate the breaks using bagged clustering ; it may be anchored using set . seed ; the pars attribute returns the bclust object generated , and can be used to find other breaks using getbclustclassintervals ; if bclust fails , a jittered input vector containing rtimes replications of var is tried \u2014 with few unique values in var , this can prove necessary ; arguments to bclust may be passed through . . . .\nin addition to selection of the scheme to use , the number of breaks or intervals and the positioning of these breaks are fundamental decisions . the number of breaks is often selected as an odd value : 5 , 7 or 9 . with an even number of classes there is no central class , and with a number of classes less than 4 or 5 the level of detail obtained may be too limited . with more than 9 classes gradations may be too fine to distinguish key differences between zones , but this will depend a great deal on the data and the purpose of the classification being selected . in a number of cases the gis package provides linked frequency diagrams with breaks identified and in some cases interactively adjustable . in other cases generation of frequency diagrams should be conducted in advance to help determine the ideal number of classes and type of classification to be used .\nfirst is proc means using the groups / clusters picked by fastclus , next is the same using the 4 jenks categories out of arcmap . the min / max are the lower and upper level of each interval .\nthe fisher style uses the algorithm proposed by w . d . fisher ( 1958 ) and discussed by slocum et al . ( 2005 ) as the fisher - jenks algorithm ; added here thanks to hisaji ono .\nvery interesting read . as someone who struggled through the implementation of jenks [ 1 ] a few years ago in php , i can attest to the fact that it was extremely difficult to find any programming of jenks that was understandable and clear . i was able to find some examples of code , but nothing could explain what was actually happening and , as you said , there were no comments or poor comments in those examples .\nin this case , it ' s a combination - the algorithm jenks arrived at is not just the math - implemented , but a clever solution that ( afaik ) has not been expressed in pure - math terms .\nevery implementation i could find of jenks is a port from fortran iv , with the same terrible variable names , no comments , and absolutely no evidence that the porting author knew absolutely anything about what the code was doing .\ni read on this website that jenks is particularly suited for 1 - dimensional data , while k - means are for multi - dimensional . is this true ? if so can you point me to some references about this ?\nthe fixed style permits a\nclassintervals\nobject to be specified with given breaks , set in the fixedbreaks argument ; the length of fixedbreaks should be n + 1 ; this style can be used to insert rounded break values .\ni thought jenk ' s method of optimization was k - means in one dimension ( see this comment by whuber ) . i believe there are multiple\njenk ' s\nmethods though , so it could be some confusions around this . your second comment also seems to be confused , if you use k - means clusters in one dimension it doesn ' t assign groups in non - contiguous rank order .\nit\u2019s a bit hard to see how round the numbers are ( it\u2019s grouping by 5\u2019s ) in this example because all the examples above also produce round numbers . but when you have large numbers like population estimates ( see below ) , it will generate some very pretty breaks .\na common one is \u201ck - means , \u201d which ( given k ) minimizes the total within - cluster variance . this method , which has been around a long time , was rediscovered by cartographers in 1963 and so goes by the name \u201cjenks\u2019 method\u201d in that community .\nit destroys the objective display of the data . of the few patterns the user can test , the\nprettiest\npattern will almost certainly be selected , but that has nothing to do with the correct display of the data . if the pattern resulting from natural breaks is not\npretty\n, it just means there is no strong geographic pattern to the data . artificially selecting ranges to produce a\npretty\nor desired pattern can easily turn into\nhow to lie with maps\n. a valid reason to manually set map ranges is to compare two maps , to use the same ranges as in an existing map .\nstep 4 : individual values in each class are then systematically assigned to adjacent classes by adjusting the class boundaries to see if the tssd can be reduced . this is an iterative process , which ends when improvement in tssd falls below a threshold level , i . e . when the within class variance is as small as possible and between class variance is as large as possible . true optimization is not assured . the entire process can be optionally repeated from step 1 or 2 and tssd values compared\ncartographica has added new classifications for displaying data . we have expanded the classifications from equal interval and jenks classifications to equal count , equal area , quartile distributions , quintile distributions , and classification that incorporates all unique values . the upgrades in classifications schemes gives users better capability for displaying data using chlorpleth maps .\ni studied up on this and wrote it while working for a startup a few years ago , in 2009 . i found that all of the available choroplethic mapping solutions available had inadequate splits of data when asked to create a map . unfortunately , very few implementations of jenks exist outside of professional cartography packages .\njenks ( r1 , k , lab , iter ) \u2013 outputs a a k \u00d7 1 column range , whose first k\u2212 1 rows contain the right endpoint of the first k\u2212 1 classes ( the endpoint of the k th category is the largest element in r1 ) and whose last element is the gvf .\ninteresting that you mention the\ncombination .\nwhen i was able to find the aforementioned image that showed the jenks method , i knew i had to understand what it meant and what the symbols were . i found it very cool that the mathematics were simple and it was the process that made the method work so well .\njenks is an algorithm designed specifically for this case that tries to maximize the similarity of numbers in groups while maximizing the distance between the groups . it tends to look good and be easily understood , so it\u2019s popular . it\u2019s in arcgis , qgis , and lots of other tools for maps and statistics . it\u2019s in university lectures and textbooks .\nthe kmeans style uses kmeans to generate the breaks ; it may be anchored using set . seed ; the pars attribute returns the kmeans object generated ; if kmeans fails , a jittered input vector containing rtimes replications of var is tried \u2014 with few unique values in var , this can prove necessary ; arguments to kmeans may be passed through . . . .\nanother thing to notice is that this concept is very natural to extend to multiple output dimensions . instead of using 1 - dimensional gaussian kernels , we can also use n - dimensional gaussian kernels , by using the squared norm between the $ \\ mathbf { y } $ and $ \\ mathbf { y } \u2019 $ output vectors . if we look at the uncorrelated multivariate gaussian distribution , our kernel function turns into :\nthis article isn\u2019t available online , or in print . as far as i can tell , it has never been digitized . it\u2019s ostensibly still owned by the university of kansas geography department , so the copy that bill morris was kind enough to scan and share i can\u2019t safely post . even if the university doesn\u2019t assert copyright , because professor jenks passed in 1996 , it\u2019ll be copyrighted in his name until 2072 .\nnote after looking into the jenks algorithm proposed in the answer , i found that the classint package in r apparently has a number of such algorithms . i post a note from its documentation to expand on the answer below . i have no idea how well these perform in practice , i post them just because of the variety of possibilities and because being in r makes them easy to try out for yourself .\nmy question : does anyone know whether sas has a procedure that does this ? i could probably write up code to do the iterations , but if there is a ready - made proc , there ' s no reason to do that . it also looks like the head / tail breaks approach is better ( would be more appropriate for this data , since it has a long tail ) and would be more straight - forward if i had to write something myself .\nthe breaks between the classes are set so that the total area of the features in each class is as close as possible to 1 / k times the total area of all features . ( this of course makes sense only for features with areas\u2014that is , for polygonal features . ) the result usually is a map that has about the same amount of every symbol on it\u2014a kind of visual balance . ( thought question : could you describe , in detail , an algorithm for determining the equal area cutpoints ? )\nfantastic article . i like to think of this phenomenon with a positive spin though . . i can use the jenks algorithm without understanding anything about how it works , just plug it in and go . and with a few test cases i can even port it to a new language without really understanding it . i admire tom ' s work in digging in and doing it right , but as a journeyman programmer i like that i can just use it without really understanding it . sometimes cargo cults work .\nfor each range combination , calculate\nsum of squared deviations for class means\n( sdcm _ all ) , and find the smallest one . sdcm _ all is similar to sdam , but uses class means and deviations . suppose we have four counties and two ranges . for [ 4 ] [ 5 , 9 , 10 ] , sdcm _ all = ( 4 - 4 ) ^ 2 + ( 5 - 8 ) ^ 2 + ( 9 - 8 ) ^ 2 + ( 10 - 8 ) ^ 2 = 0 + 9 + 1 + 4 = 14 . for [ 4 , 5 ] [ 9 , 10 ] , sdcm _ all = ( 4 - 4 . 5 ) ^ 2 + ( 5 - 4 . 5 ) ^ 2 + ( 9 - 9 . 5 ) ^ 2 + ( 10 - 9 . 5 ) ^ 2 = 0 . 25 + 0 . 25 + 0 . 25 + 0 . 25 = 1 . for [ 4 , 5 , 9 ] [ 10 ] , sdcm _ all = ( 4 - 6 ) ^ 2 + ( 5 - 6 ) ^ 2 + ( 9 - 6 ) ^ 2 + ( 10 - 10 ) ^ 2 = 4 + 1 + 9 + 0 = 14 . [ 4 , 5 ] [ 9 , 10 ] has the smallest sdcm _ all , so is\nbest ranges\n, minimizes variation within classes . intuitively , it makes sense to use [ 4 , 5 ] [ 9 , 10 ] , and the natural breaks algorithm automatically figures this out .\ninstead of using a non - parametric approach like histograms or kernel density estimation we can also use parametric distributions where we estimate the parameters to fit the assumed distribution . if the family of distributions fits the data well we can get very nice fits with relatively little amount of data , however , if the family does not fit the generating distribution properly you will get poor results . some standard distributions , for example gaussians are easy to fit by just looking at some statistics of your data . in case of the gaussian the mean $ \\ hat { \\ mu } = \\ overline { x } = \\ frac { \\ sum _ { i = 1 } ^ nx _ i } { n } $ and $ \\ hat { \\ sigma } ^ 2 = \\ frac { \\ sum _ { i = 1 } ^ n ( x _ i - \\ overline { x } ) ^ 2 } { n - 1 } $ will produce the most likely gaussian that generated your data . in more complicated distributions you will need to use some form of iterative optimization , for instance using gradient descent on the likelihood function to fit your parameters . below , i have illustrated a gaussian fit on our data generated by a default gaussian . notice that this animation uses smaller sample sizes .\nthe feature / symbol dichotomy : a gis divides the functions of representing data on a map into at least five conceptually different parts : the attributes are classified ( classification ) and associated with geometric figures ( projection ) , the classifications are associated with graphic symbols , and those symbols determine how the geometric figures will appear ( symbolization of the graphic shapes ) .\nemphasize substance over form : when working with complex software , like a gis , deal with the important things first and take care of the details as late in the process as possible .\nlook for the familiar within the strange terminology : many disciplines have , or could have , contributed to the development and evolution of gis . many techniques may already be familiar to you under different names . do not let the terminology daunt you !\nmaps are statistics : symbolizing features on a map to reflect underlying data is a statistical procedure . you can use statistical techniques to help determine appropriate symbolization methods .\nyou are in charge : always have a reason for your choice of data symbolization : do not let the computer choose .\nthe legend editor is a complex dialog providing access to almost all arcview\u2019s capabilities to classify and modify the display of features . every feature has a geographic location . the view erects a graphic shape at each feature\u2019s location in order to show it to a person . a graphic shape is a combination of a geometric shape and a symbol , which records the visual features of the shape , such as its colors , line styles , and so on . the shape is determined by the geographic data , but the means of displaying the shape are not . determining how the shape will display is the role of the legend editor . the legend editor can make this determination based on the values of one or more attributes of each feature . in this manner arcview can show data on a map .\nthe legend editor sets up a sequence of processes . the first is classification . this assigns features to groups according to the values of one or more of the feature attributes . the second is symbolization . this associates a symbol with each class . the figure sketches this process .\nin addition , the legend editor controls how the classifications will be named or labeled in the view\u2019s table of contents and provides capabilities to save and reload a legend .\ngis software differs in how it implements the legend editor capabilities , but it must implement these capabilities at some level .\ninvoke the legend editor through a menu item ( theme | edit l egend ) , a button , or most simply by double - clicking on a theme\u2019s legend in the view .\nthe legend editor dialog is in a separate window that can be moved outside the arcview window . however , it will never disappear behind arcview . it can remain open while you do other arcview operations ( it is \u201cmodeless ,\nnot a child window ) .\nthe legend editor will act differently on different kinds of themes : feature themes , image themes , and grid themes .\nthe legend editor dialog has been long in need of improvement . typically , changes to the legend type , values field , or classification type will cause unwanted side - effects , often destroying any colors or symbols you have already specified . the trick lies in specifying this fundamental information first . only when you are sure you have chosen the right kind of legend , the correct attribute ( s ) to display , and the correct number of classifications should you bother with the details of specifying the symbols themselves .\nthis last rule applies to all complex software : deal with the important things first and take care of the details as late in the process as possible ( or never , if you can get away with it ) .\npractice editing symbols . ( you double - click on one to change it . ) can you find a way to edit multiple symbols simultaneously ?\nsuppose two classifications overlap ; for example , suppose one classification is 0 - 10 and the next is 5 - 20 . how does arcview resolve this conflict ; that is , how does it decide which classification to use for values within the overlapping region ?\nfigure out what this button does and how it is relevant to the previous question .\n( optional ) the \u201cstatistics\u201d button is handy . experiment with it . note that there are two definitions of \u201cstandard deviation\u201d ( sd ) . one is the \u201croot mean square\u201d ( of the deviations from the mean ) , or \u201cpopulation\u201d standard deviation . the other has been adjusted to reduce its estimation bias ; it is\nn / ( n - 1 ) ) times larger than the population sd when n values are involved . which sd does arcview compute ?\nwhen is the \u201cadvanced\u201d button enabled ? optional ( for now ) : determine what the advanced options do .\nevery map is to some extent a distortion of reality . through this distortion some maps reveal patterns and other maps lie [ see monmonier or tufte , for instance ] . one of the subtlest forms of lying with maps is associated with the method of classifying numerical attributes .\nwe will experiment with different classification methods . the material here is background . for more information see urltoken ( section 6 ) .\nfor each classification type below , n numerical values are to be divided into k classifications ( \u201cclasses\u201d ) according to the rules to be described . suppose the ordered numerical values are x\nrespectively . in every case the classifications consist of non - overlapping intervals of numbers .\nthe k classes will be constructed to contain as near to n / k values as practicable . for example , if n is 18 and k is 5 , then n / k = 3 . 6 , so the classes will contain either 3 or 4 values each . the cut points will always coincide with one of the original data values .\nsome intervals may contain none of the original values ( can you think of a simple example ? ) .\nthis is almost another kind of equal interval classification . however , the interval length is set to be some multiple of the standard deviation of the data . multiples of 1 and 0 . 5 are common ; smaller multiples may be used with lots of data .\nequal length and equal number legends are conceivable for polyline and multipoint themes , but arcview does not implement these . ( the features of a\nmultipoint\ntheme consist of zero , one , or more points . )\nany nonempty set of numbers can be centered by subtracting the mean of those numbers from each value . the resulting values are known as residuals . one measure of spread is the sum of squares of the residuals . it is a measure of how much the values vary about their means , and so is appropriate for identifying clusters of data .\nthere are many other types of classification , but ( for data sets with no \u201cties\u201d ) all can be reduced to equal intervals after applying a preliminary transformation of the data , y = f ( x ) . for example , dividing y = log ( x ) into equal intervals is equivalent to dividing the range of the x\u2019s into intervals of equal ratios , such as 1 - 2 , 2 - 4 , 4 - 8 , and so on . therefore classification methods for numerical data are usually determined by their effects on the resulting map rather than by some statistical method based purely on the data .\nthe classification method is an easy target for criticism when you make a map . therefore , always have a reason for selecting your method . it is not sufficient to say , \u201cthe computer chose it . \u201d who is in charge , you or the machine ?\nexperiment with the data provided in gtkav chapter 9 ( counties . shp ) . apply all five classification methods and vary the numbers of classes . each team ( computer ) will select one of the several dozen numerical attributes to study .\ncreate a histogram of the data , by hand or using software on your computer ( such as excel or a statistics package ) . use this as a frame of reference for evaluating the maps you create . create at least two versions of this histogram by substantially varying the bin size ( or , equivalently , by varying the number of histogram bars ) . using these histograms alone , predict your answers to the next three questions . then proceed to answer those questions through experimentation with arcview\u2019s legend editor . check your answers against your predictions .\nthis page was last updated 11 march 2004 . it was reformatted . the\nsummary of principles\nsection was added . minor editorial changes were made to clarify portions of the text .\ncontent feedback is currently offline for maintenance . please try again in a few minutes .\nhow can we make this better ? please provide as much detail as possible .\ngithub is home to over 28 million developers working together to host and review code , manage projects , and build software together .\nif nothing happens , download the github extension for visual studio and try again .\nsubtract the sdbc from the sdam ( sdam - sdbc ) . this equals the sum of the squared deviations from the class means .\nafter inspecting each of the sdbc , a decision is made to move one unit from the class with the largest sdbc toward the class with the lowest sdbc .\nnew class deviations are then calculated , and the process is repeated until the sum of the within class deviations reaches a minimal value .\na is the set of values that have been ordered from 1 to n .\nmean i . . j is the mean of the class bounded by i and j .\nwhen re - writing this , i had chosen to use the google charts api for our maps so , you should be able to use this to simply output a map assuming you provide all the necessary parameters .\nthis was kind of based on another script that was in french ( which i don ' t speak very well , at all ) . the original script had many issues and bugs and wasn ' t as flexible as i wanted it to be . so , i re - wrote it .\nthis one works well and is flexible in terms of the datasets . it has been tested pretty thoroughly and , as far as i can tell , is correct .\nneed a chance to go over it again and make improvements and / or more comments .\nlicensed under the apache license , version 2 . 0 ( the\nlicense\n) ; you may not use this file except in compliance with the license . you may obtain a copy of the license at\nunless required by applicable law or agreed to in writing , software distributed under the license is distributed on an\nas is\nbasis , without warranties or conditions of any kind , either express or implied . see the license for the specific language governing permissions and limitations under the license .\nyou signed in with another tab or window . reload to refresh your session .\nyou signed out in another tab or window . reload to refresh your session .\nexample 1 : define 4 classes for the data in figure 1 which achieves this objective .\nsuppose , for example , that we simply divide the 160 elements in figure 1 into four intervals each containing 40 elements , as shown in figure 2 .\nhere , for example , cell q18 contains the formula = small ( $ b $ 3 : $ i $ 22 , 40 * ( p18 - 1 ) + 1 ) , cell r18 contains the formula = small ( $ b $ 3 : $ i $ 22 , 40 * p18 ) and cell s18 contains the formula = countifs ( $ b $ 3 : $ i $ 22 , \u201d > = \u201d & q18 , $ b $ 3 : $ i $ 22 , \u201d < = \u201d & r18 ) . note that cell r3 should contain the 120 th smallest element in figure 1 , which is 80 . 7 , but since 80 . 7 is also the 121 st smallest element , this would split 80 . 7 between interval 3 and interval 4 . this is why we are forced to make interval 3 slightly smaller and interval 4 slightly bigger .\nthe squared deviation of each of the four intervals is found in range t17 : t20 , with the sum in cell t21 . note that cell t17 contains the array formula\nexample 2 : find the optimal partition of the values 5 , 8 , 9 , 12 , 15 into 3 classes .\nsince this is a simpler problem than the one in example 1 , we are able to evaluate all six possible solutions , as shown in figure 4 .\nin the first possible solution , shown in range b3 : d7 , the three classes are 5 , 8 and 9 - 15 . the squared deviation for the third category ( cell d6 ) , for example , is calculated by the formula = devsq ( d3 : d5 ) , with a total for all three classes of 18 , using the formula = sum ( b6 : d6 ) .\nwe see from figure 4 that the optimal partition is the second one , with classes 5 , 8 - 9 and 12 - 15 , since the total squared deviation of 5 is less than that of the other partitions .\nwhere d * is the minimum total squared deviation , as described above , and d is the squared deviation of the data set , which for example 2 is 58 . 8 ( cell aa3 ) as calculated by the formula = devsq ( f3 : h5 ) . gvf takes a value between 0 and 1 . the closer to 1 the better the fit .\nfor example , there are 8 , 301 , 429 , 675 ways to partition 254 data elements in 6 classes . this number gets even larger the more data elements there are and the more classes we want to use . in such cases , we will need to use an iterative approach . in particular , we select a partition at random and see which class has the largest squared deviation and which class has the least squared deviation .\nif , for example , we used 6 classes and class 3 had the largest squared deviation and class 5 had the smallest squared deviation , then we would move the last element in class 3 into class 4 ( in the direction of class 5 ) . if instead , class 3 had the largest squared deviation and class 1 had the smallest squared deviation , then we would move the first element in class 3 into class 2 . we repeat this process again and again , continuing until the squared deviations of none of the classes changed or until a maximum number of iterations had been reached , at which point we would select the partition with the lowest total squared deviations . in order to avoid a local minimum , from time to time we could make a random perturbation ."]}
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albanian coverage on all western and eastern european routes .\nwe help you through the process . this is what makes us alternative airlines .\nalbanian airlines is rapidly developing into a modern , european airline . backed by a large kuwaiti family - owned conglomerate and headed by the ex - chief of luxair , albanian airlines of 2007 is a world away from tupolev operating airline of 2001 . still with complementary on - board service but with low - cost style fares , albanian airlines is successfully taking more and more business and leisure travellers to this remote part of europe . currently flying three times per week from london stansted , albanian airlines is worthy of your consideration should you be planning a trip to tirana and fancy a change from the often over - priced ba flight from gatwick .\ntop analysis , prognoses and news about greek - albanian relations and the region .\nairlines is a privately owned airline operating international flights from the country ' s capital . albanian airlines has a growing network of services including flights from tirana to : london ( stansted ) , brussels , frankfurt , athens , pristina , istanbul and five destinations in italy ( rome , turin , bali , bologna and rimini ) . albanian airlines has a fleet of five jet aircraft including three british built bae 146\u2019s\nportugal ' s tap , turkmenistan ' s turkmenistan airlines , tajik air of tajikistan , air tanzania , air india , iran air , the qatar airways , the sri lankan airlines , eithhad and emirates airlines of uae , the sudan airways , the suriname airways ( slm ) , the syrianair , bulgaria ' s bulgarian airlines , afghanistan ' s ariana afghan airlines , algeria ' s air algerie , angola ' s angola airlines , the bahamas air , belavia airlines of belarus , botswana ' s air botswana , the royal bruneir airlines , ecuador ' s tame airways , egypt air , ethiopian ailines , burundi ' s air burundi , bolivia ' s boliviana de aviacion , cayman airlines of cayman islands , finland ' s finnair , fiji ' s fiji airways , kuwait air and libya ' s libyan airlines and afriqiyah airways etc .\ni\u0307lker ayci said ; \u201cthe progress of the civil aviation sector , a huge leverage for growth is one of the top priorities set by the albanian government . currently there are no albanian airlines . hence mr . edi rama through such active leadership has densely been working on the establishment of albanian airlines which will connect albania to the region and to the globe with immense quality concept . also our expectation of the currently active italian airlines to downsize their businesses creates a high business case for this great strategic partnership . \u201d\nwe have information information on lots of airlines , amazing deals on cheap flights and hotels .\nalbanian airlines mak booking may be done after checking availability of that is city of departure and date of departure as well as city of arrival and date of arrival . routes and timings may also be viewed . online flight status can display real time arrival , departure and delays . pnr can be used to find status of booking and seat reservations . albanian airlines mak\nwe accept paypal making flight purchases with albanian airlines easy and more secure for customers . paypal is one of the leading forms of online payment , with more than 169 million accounts worldwide .\nlet alternative airlines help find you the best prices and make international and domestic flight reservations with us today .\nfrom new york ( jfk ) . their aircraft is a b767 - 200er operated by sky king airlines .\nstar airways was established in tirana by italian investors . itali airlines was contracted to operate on star airways\u2019 behalf from 07jun2010 , launching services to milan malpensa and pisa . in jul2010 the albanian civil aviation authority suspended star airways\u2019 air operator\u2019s certificate . services continued between albania and italy only , using the aircraft and air operator\u2019s certificate of itali airlines\nalbanian airlines ( i ) was formed as joint venture between albtransport and austria ' s tyrolean airways in may1991 under the name of arberia airlines . . renamed in may1992 suspended operations in 1994 and reformed in 1995 , starting operations on 20jun1995 & ceased on 10nov2011 when aoc was revoked . was national airline of albania operating scheduled services out of tirana\ncurrently , the only national ex - yu carrier successfully privatised is b & h airlines , with turkish airlines having a 49 % share in the bosnian carrier . montenegro airlines\u2019 sale failed last year as no one was interested in the 30 % of shares offered by the government . there are increasing calls for the debt ridden adria airways to be sold as well .\nyou have just landed on the bravofly low cost flight search engine . our search engine is ready to find the best flight offers with albanian airlines for you . for over 10 years , bravofly has been finding the best prices for flying with albanian airlines . finding the flight with albanian airlines that suits you best is really easy : just fill in the search form and start the flight search . if you have too many results for your flight albanian airlines don\u2019t despair , you can still refine your search using the filters we have provided . if you are still not sure , have a look at the flight offers we have selected for you from the most frequent searches performed by our users for albanian airlines flights . if you haven\u2019t done so yet , download the bravofly smartphone app free of charge . just one app gives you the power of the bravofly low cost flight search engine . you can look for and buy your airline tickets directly from your smartphone . to keep up to date with the latest on bravofly flights , sign up for our newsletters or keep following us on our social networks . by checking our offers , you are bound to find the airline ticket at the price you want .\nmontenegro airlines has become the official carrier of the albanian national football team after signing a contract with the albanian football federation . the carrier will be responsible for the transportation of players and fans for the upcoming 2016 uefa european championship taking place in france between june 10 and july 10 , as well as other friendly away games to be played in the lead - up to the competition . the value of the deal was not disclosed . montenegro airlines does not operate scheduled flights to tirana .\nfounded 1992 , reformed 1995 as joint venture . ceased operations nov - 11 when the albanian civil aviation authority revoked its aoc .\nalternative airlines is an online travel agency bonded by the international air transport association ( iata ) . we specialise in finding the best available fares on the widest range of airlines and making them available to you online , with prices in the currency of your choice .\nbrowse for flights , find some amazing deals , make a reservation and pay in the currency of your choice today with alternative airlines .\nalbanian airways was a planned scheduled carrier to be based out of tirana rinas mother teresa ( tia ) . unfortunately it failed to start operations\nalbanian airlines is a highly professional and interesting company , operating bae - 146s out of tirana . the crews in this program are very informative and entertaining , and it ' s really interesting to learn a bit more about not only the aircraft but the country of albania as well .\nalternative airlines handles all your travel arrangements and payments , complete with ticketed confirmation . we do not direct you to other websites or service providers .\nannounced that a total of 3 companies are interested in its purchase , one of which is the european bank of reconstruction and development ( ebrd ) . \u201ctalks with ebrd have been going well\u201d says a montenegro airlines official . american consulting group sh & e have been chosen to assist montenegro airlines with its analysis of interested airlines . last friday the airline\u2019s board agreed that 30 % of montenegro airlines shares should be sold . the airline has not revealed details on the other two companies interested in its purchase . a board of advisers have been selected which will monitor the progress of the airline\u2019s privatisation .\nuntil 1960 , the airlines that operated into albania were aeroflot , jat , malev , tarom and interflug , with not more than two flights a day .\nalbania ' s national flag carrier albanian airlines , was sold over the summer to evsen group who now owns majority share of the company , and acg ( advanced construction group ) sh . p . k who owns a smaller share . albanian airlines now has a new logo and according to the official website of the company , it will soon ( starting november 15th ) offer new destinations to paris , amsterdam , dubai , milan , rome , athens ; jedahh , beijing , and later the united states . rates of travel will decline , while the air fleet will add additional aircraft type fokker 100 and boeing 747 , 757 . urltoken\nas a result of the political changes that took place in eastern europe in 1989 and 1990 , contacts between the albanian government and foreign countries began to improve .\n4 tupolev tu - 134 aircraft on sched . . . . . . gna , frankfurt , istanbul , pristina , rome and z\u00fcrich . in july 2001 albanian\ni ' ve heard malaysia airlines is looking into this deal . would be so nice to have non - stop flights to kuala lumpur if it really happens : )\ndue to the political and social transformations that took place in albania between 1992 and 2000 , the number of airlines operating into rinas increased and passenger numbers began to grow .\n@ ex - yu aviation i recommend deleting\nsuccessfully\nin the last chapter of the article and leaving just privatised , as bh airlines privatisation process and fate is all but successfull .\nberisha :\nwe must accept that they are the only people who live in 5 states . a nation that is unjustly divided into 5 states , a nation that wants to look to a common future . but again albanophobia is still in action\nalbanian prime minister for the second time , threatening greece , claiming that albanians in greece , should join the albanian state .\nalbanian airways ( lbn , tirana ) is a tirana - based startup looking to connect albania with destinations around europe and the gulf using a fleet of a320 - 200 jets . not much is currently known abut the carrier or its plans but it is backed by kuwaiti investors and it will work hand - in - hand with its tour operator subsidiary , albanian airways holiday .\nthe panepirotic federation of america vehemently condemns the brutal destruction by albanian authorities on august 26 of a greek orthodox church in the chimara region of the former communist nation that once prohibited all forms of religious worship . the church of st . athanasius in the town of drymades , known in albanian as dhermi , was completely destroyed by government agents acting on the authority of albania\u2019s interior ministry .\nthe shocking data , are given by the prosecutor general , to the albanian press shocking facts which , in the wake of albania rank civil war , the high level of killings , including the year 1997 through the albanian press , attorney general , has published shocking facts about the increasing number of murders in albania , especially for issues of ownership . clic on photo . . . .\nin 1978 , some airlines ceased operations to albania due to the political isolation of the country following the severing of ties with the soviet union , resulting in a decrease in passenger numbers and flights .\nafter the collapse of belle air many opportunities have been arise in albanian aviation market . this report is a synopsis of the history , the present and most importantly the future opportunities f . . .\na special edition by smanalysis december 2 , 1945 : the himariotes , abstaining from communist referendum , as happens usually for himara the albanian historians , never wrote this tragic history . nikos koutoulas , who boldly told the special communist court :\ni ' m greek . i do not know albanian , get me a interpret !\nstill now , albania never hold free politic elections , including himara municipality\npdiu cam community party , the socialist party ' s local leader in vlora , and\nred & black alliance\n, are making a nationalistic competition , the monument of independence and the albanian national flag . few days ago , prime minister sali berisha , said the establishment of a new monument to the independence of albania in tirana , implying , dismiss the historical tradition of albanian independence in vlora .\nduring the brief meeting with the journalists albanian prime minister mr . edi rama quoted ; \u201cwe highly value this strategic partnership aiming to effectively unite the huge potential albania has to grow thorough out the aviation sector and the global know how of turkish airlines . it certainly is treasured that turkish airlines , as being the airline that flies to more countries than any other , shares this know - how and experience attained during the past era of its growth . the kick off this partnership although will be in a smaller scale , yet we do target that it will expand in due course in line with market conditions\u201d .\nalbawings is new low - cost start - up at tirana international airport . the company was founded in feb2015 and was awarded its air operator\u2018s certificate ( aoc ) by the albanian civil aviation authority on 04feb2016\nskyscanner allows you to find the cheapest flight prices with level and thousands of other airlines without having to enter specific dates or even destinations , making it the best place to find cheap flights for your trip .\nalbanian airlines mak baggage policy for checked baggage is 70 lbs . a maximum of 2 bags or suitcases are allowed where dimension of each bag should not be more than 62\u201d and combined dimension of 2 bags must be within 107\u201d . hand baggage weight up to 22 lbs is allowed . dimensions should be within 22\u201d * 16\u201d * 8\u201d . for children below 2 years checked baggage of 22 lbs and for children above 2 years checked baggage of 70 lbs is allowed . for every extra kg of additional baggage , a rate of 2 to 10 euros will be levied . albanian airlines mak online check in begins 2 hours prior to scheduled departure and closes 20 minutes before it . web check - in facility can be used for choosing seats , checking in luggage , selecting meals and other services as it saves precious time and also makes travelling stress free .\nthe greek community continues to\nconstant war\nwith the albanian government to protect property . the apathy of athens , to respond to the robbery of the properties in just the time , that osce , under the process of the registration of property in ionian coast , from european taxpayers , without any trasparence , is favoring according to albanian law , alienation of property , of the greek community , with the false documents .\ntirana international airport sh . p . k . ( tia ) is a limited liability company set up by hochtief airport gmbh , deutsche investitions und entwicklungsgesellschaft ( deg ) and the albanian - american enterprise fund ( aaef ) .\nthe concessionaire\u2019s prime concern so far has been and will continue to be the maximisation of airport revenues , by attracting new airlines , maximising aeronautical and non - aeronautical revenues and increasing the amount spent at the airport by arriving and departing passengers . tia has already attracted several new high profile airlines ( lufthansa , british airways ) to fly to tirana and will continue doing so in the future . this way tia is / will be promoting more competition in the sector . this will correspond with the progressive liberalisation of the airline industry in albania .\nalso i ' m wondering if the sale might attract some interest in the gulf / uae airlines like qatar , emirates , etihad , gulf air . . .\nno , they might be interested in an airline , jat airways is just a glorified bus transport company ! : )\nmoreover , the scandinavian airlines , which is partly owned by the governments of denmark ( 14 . 3 percent ) , norway ( 14 . 3 percent ) and sweden ( 21 . 4 percent ) , operates 182 aircraft to as many as 90 destinations worldwide and flies to over 50 cities in europe .\nholding the name of mother teresa , tia is committed to always offering its passengers and customers the best . as well as offering a safe and secure environment for its customers , the company is committed to a high standard working environment for the airlines operating at tia and whose numbers are growing each and every year .\nkosovo officials have rounded on albanian writer fatos lubonja for saying that the political elites in both countries turned a blind eye to the crimes of the kosovo liberation army , kla . besar likmeta birn tirana albanian writer fatos lubonja in the article published in the may edition of the magazine sudosteuropa , lubonja focused on the reaction of albania\u2019s political class to the acquittal of the former kla commander and kosovo prime minister ramush haradinaj by the hague tribunal . lubonja wrote that following haradinaj\u2019s release , the elite in pristina and tirana celebrated him as a hero , despite having enough information that the charges brought by prosecutors in the hague were correct .\naccording to the greek organisation of albania estimates there are thousands of greek american citizens from northern epirus ( southern albania ) which is refering the journalist lambros papantoniou , asking the spokesman of state department for the rights of american citizens with greek origin to take their properties in southern albania . papantoniou is refereeing a memo between albanian state and usa about the civil rights especially for the properties of american citizens who are interested to take them according to albanian constitution and laws the properties of family generation . this is the second debate of the veteran journalist for balkan issues in state department lambros papantoiou who accuses over all the sali berisha regim in albania supported by the president bush .\nhe albanian prime minister held a meeting with prishtina university students , in which he argued why he is against the unification of albania with kosovo and why both countries would lose , if borders would be changed . \u201cthe vital interest of the albanians is to preserve the current borders , and the albanians should not accept , at any cost , to lose a single square meter of the land they are entitled to . another redraw of the borders would mark undeserved losses of the albanian territories . we must be patient , free , and should not undertake any action that threatens territorial losses . every generation has to make its duty , and this generation made it\u201d , berisha declared .\nafter known albanolog milan shufla , robert elsie is the best conteproranean albanian albanolog in the world during his intereweu on\ntop channely tv , robert elsie , on his first interview on tv . expresed his story about albanian and albanian state in 100 years . an interesting tale scholar known for his work difficulties in view of the albanian language . elsie , who knows albanians for years , amounts to a chilling conclusion . he says he will not ever live in albania , as it will go mad .\ni can not live here . it ' s a little wild for me , the relationships between people are a bit wild . i know that is just a facade that inside have good spirit , but have a rabies in human relations . you know how to protect yourself here , and here i am like a rabbit , he can not defend myself . i come here with pleasure , but do not believe they can afford to come and live here forever . there is much frustration of everyday life . life is too short and i do not have time to bump into obstacles , only to achieve something , when in another country and get away and then live my life ,\nsaid elsie to albanian . and while enver hoxha ' s albania as compared with that of sali berisha , adds :\nthere is something that depends only on the party , it ' s more the attitude of the people . so to get something going , you have to know someone in the ministry , to drink coffee with , then drink coffee again next week with even a third time , and then he connects with the person that you are interested . that is the same as in ottoman times , not like a normal country .\n.\non the other hand , through prudent management and strong will , some fully state - owned airlines like air india had managed to earn a net income of indian rs 5 . 41 billion ( us $ 80 million ) during fiscal 2014 - 15 . having 23 , 044 employees , air india had posted a net profit of indian rs14 . 6 crore in december 2014 .\n\u2019s development , we will shortly offer an even more excellent service . in september of this year , passengers will be enjoying tia at its best , with new check - in counters , new gates and new retail outlets . tia is the perfect choice for any journey you make to or from albania . we offer direct flights to 31 different destinations with fourteen different airlines , making\njust before withdrawing the government of ivan kostov leans on albanians to take care of our economics . the bulgarian ' hemus air ' airlines would be bought by the albanian airlines , official sources said . they are sure to have submitted a reasonable offer , even the best one . but it ' s not specified to whom exactly it ' s the best . the question is why there are no better ones . a new procedure for the ' biochim ' bank is pending , as well . not that there isn ' t a buyer . the question is why there isn ' t a better one . once upon a time , a billion dollars had been offered for 25 percent of btc . the question is why don ' t they give even $ 250000 dollars for the half of btc now ? we sold ' neftochim ' for $ 101 million . and years ago only the insurance of the plant cost $ 4 billion . the question is why didn ' t we take it ? the government hallucinates about great achievements in the privatization field . the question is why our foreign debt remains the same . even the albanians are aware what the question is about and off they come .\nalbania ' s civil society is calling on officials to diffuse tensions and protect minorities from discrimination and potential violence as a result of the decision to scrap the existing municipalities and create a new territorial administration . the government reduced the 384 local government units to 65 , effectively creating entirely albanian - majority municipalities . greek , macedonian and other minority representatives said the government ' s move violates their rights and international norms .\na 38 kilometre - tranche of the road , which will eventually cross the country from the albanian to serbian border , was opened on saturday . the first section , which runs from vermica on the albanian border to close to the town of suhareka , cost 330 million euro . senior kosovo and albania government officials were present at the inauguration ceremony . in a speech , kosovo\u2019s president atifete jahjaga said that the\nhighway has the role of linking nations and countries\n.\nit is our link with important european corridors . our coordinated policy will make us a free and equal members of the european union ,\nshe added . named the\nibrahim rugova highway\n, after kosovo ' s most famous president , the road connects with albania ' s first highway , which was also built by the turkish - american consortium bechtel - enka .\ni think malaysia airlines would be too out there . we don ' t have trade or any links with that country . also , we are one of three countries which has limitations when applying for certain visas ( mne and israel are the other two ) . azerbaijan on the other hand wants to purchase three ports along the danube in serbia , and trade has increased , as well as bilateral relations b / w the two countries .\nlahore : while all state - owned airlines are perfect statehood symbols that define and represent their countries along with the flags , national anthems and currencies , numerous flag carriers in countries like pakistan have been found plagued with menaces like excessive debts , over - staffing , political interference and poor management - - - leaving the policy - makers at the helm of affairs with no other option but to think in terms of privatising them fully or partially .\ndoes jat actually own all of thoes 737 ' s , i think some are under finance or directly leased from a finance group . if so that means that the buyer would not be purchasing an entire fleet but rather the brand name , i . e . olympic airlines > olympic air . i ' ve heard things about su and their intrest in a larger broader aeroflot brand including a purchase of either csa or jat . let ' s just wait and see .\nmay be seen using our travel portal . it can be used for information regarding direct flights , flights to multiple destinations as also options for one way or round trip . the guest may plan his or her journey taking all factors into consideration . the portal may also be used in case there is a cancellation or delay as eu regulations provides for compensation to passengers . urltoken can be accessed for easy booking of albanian airline mac international tickets as per customer needs .\nthe honorable john f . kerry secretary of state u . s . department of state dear mr . secretary : we are writing to inform you of issues affecting united states citizens who have vested interests in the municipality of himarra , albania , and to express our concern about their long outstanding and unresolved problems regarding property rights . over 1500 us citizens of himarrioton descent are disenfranchised of their rights to the ownership of their family properties which were confiscated in 1945 by the communist regime . they have been attempting to claim their family properties since the end of the communist period without success due to the laws and policies of the albanian government which a ) fail to address ownership rights of pre - 1945 landowners , b ) fail to address the rights of owners who were forced to emigrate to the united states for economic or political reasons , and c ) fail to address the rights of those with dual citizenship who have attempted to claim their properties as albanian citizens .\na premier british daily\nthe independent\nstates in its 2012 edition :\nthirty years ago , british airways ( ba ) was a loss - making discredit to the nation . good people within the organisation were stifled by a bloated bureaucracy and a shocking lack of corporate focus on the long - suffering passenger . in common with state airlines from afghanistan to zimbabwe , ba was operated largely for the benefit of staff and civil servants ( between whom it was sometimes difficult to distinguish ) .\nthe reliability of the results of population census in albania , in terms of minority groups , directly challenging the foreign minister stavros dimas , diaminyontas same time that the respect for human and minority rights is \u2026 crucial criterion for the progress of the accession method of our neighbor . in a letter sent to the home in response to a question from a member of la . os k . aivaliotis , dimas says that \u201cthe foreign ministry has closely followed all the developments surrounding the census in albania , even though produced timely plays , both bilateral and european level to make sure the integrity process and unimpeded registration of members of the greek national minority , and each location of residence of such \u00bb . as outlined , the \u201cselection of the representatives of the main minority groups , including the greek national minority , invite their members to abstain in protest not guaranteed to respect the right of free of charge self - determination , showed a significant deficit of trust minority in the albanian state , which ought to itself the albanian government to address priority \u00bb .\nin his book\nthe italian greek war\n, arben puto , well known historian of the era of dictatorship in albania , writes that :\nin a unanimous decision of the albanian parliament on july 15 , 1940 , was ratified , the italian fascist royal decree , which declared all war allies france and britain , including the usa and greece . so need to albanians , to be aware that greece was not declared war albania , but albania , with military battalions that attacked greece on 28 october 1940\n.\nfacing the need for further development of the airport , the council of ministers decided to tender for international investors to construct a new terminal and other facilities , as well as run the operations , at the airport . the tender was closed at the end of 2003 and on april 23rd , 2005 , tirana international airport shpk ( tia , a consortium comprising hochtief airport , deg deutsche investitions - und entwicklungsgesellschaft and the albanian - american enterprise fund ) started operations at the airport now known as tirana international airport n\u00ebn\u00eb tereza .\nis the serbian government using this as a way to primarily rebrand the natonal airline or are they keeping the jat name ? ! also i ' m wondering if the sale might attract some interest in the gulf / uae airlines like qatar , emirates , etihad , gulf air . . which can potentially give them a well - developed entry point in this part of europe and further develop a regional network with belgrade as a hub . ps . everyone , please stop and think before you post nationalist / chauvinist comments and retorts .\nanother world bank project is being executed with the help of the albanian authorities for the reconstruction of the residences in albania\u2019s southern coastline . the 625 . 000 usd project aims to protect and promote the values of the albanian national architecture in the southern part of the country , in order to prevent destruction and abandonment of the traditional houses . \u201cshqip\u201d newspapers says that the ministry of public works is the wb partner in the \u201croofs and facades\u201d project . the implementation of the program has started in the villages classified as participators : dhermi i vjeter , qeparo i vjeter , ilias , vuno , himare e vjeter , piqeras , nivice and luksht . the world bank will finance 70 % of the restauration cost , with a maximum of 7000 usd , while the program \u201caccommodation and breakfast\u201d will finance 50 of the restoration cost , with a maximum of 5 , 000 usd . the program \u201croofs and facades\u201d aims to restore 72 houses in 18 months . 20 of them will adopt with the conditions of modern life , in the framework of the program \u201caccommodation and breakfast\u201d .\nin tirana albanian leaders , tensions with macedonia 28 november , 10 : 49 ( ansamed ) - tirana , november 28 - albania ' s black and red national flag with a double - headed eagle is waving across the country which is celebrating today its 100th anniversary of independence in a tense political climate . the centre - right premier sali berisha has been calling for days for an ethnic - national unification of all albanians living in different balkan states , in efforts to revive a strong nationalism which is rejected by albania ' s opposition .\na group of people of himara , with american citizenship , are lobbying to the us congress and the state department , that the himara region , receive the right for autonomy , according to international historical right to his self - determination . proposed to merge all associations operating in usa , greece and albania , to be united in a single purpose : autonomous himara , movements in the balkans geopolitical , mitrovica case , cutting pension from greece , scarce public investment , robbery and illegal registration of property , etc . , have raised a great concern , as never in the recent relationship of himara , albanian and greek state relationship .\nfatos lobonja , in an interview for the program\npuls\nthe kohavision in kosovo , there appeared criticism of developments in albania . according lubonja albanians as a society still can not be consolidated . the reasons , according to him , are corrupt albanian political elites on all sides , inside and abroad . he said they did not thirst for power leaves organize and move forward . edi rama ' s arrival at the head of government , according lubonja , will not change the image of albania , because rama is associated with the oligarchs and organized crime .\nhe should answer that elite and non - citizens of albania\n, lobonja estimates .\nthe chairman of the opposition in albania , edi rama , accused by the press in kosovo that\nhe is with filo greek sentiments\nif , sali berisha , albania ' s current prime minister , is expected both in macedonia and kosovo , as president of the albanian nation , this has not happened with the chairman of the opposition in albania , edi rama . during a recent visit to kosovo , edi rama is unpopular , the fact that the perception of public opinion in kosovo , is that the south , is the area close to greece , but especially rama and the socialist party , was accused of holding a position filo greek , against the interests of greater albania .\nwhile the total population in himara municipality , does not exceed 12 thousand inhabitants , a source from the prosecution of vlora , shows that the problems of ownership at the squirrels region have reached the 7500 court proceedings and special investigations , which marks a world record , by how a country like albania , could not manage the right of ownership , in one of the areas attacked by the albanian mafia and international . however , the u . s . department report for 2004 on human rights in albania , states clearly that in the himara municipality , the community lands and the orthodox church , was robbed by a courts with false documents , supported by the office of propetry registration in albania .\nthe privatization agency ( pa ) is to levy zeevi holdings ( the owner of 75 % of the balkan airlines shares ) by forfeits of $ 5 . 6 million , said yesterday sources from the agency . they are imposed for non - execution of investment commitments for a period of a year and a half - from concluding the deal on june 30 , 1999 till end - 2000 . according to the contract , during this period zeevi had to invest 30 % of the promised investments amounting to $ 100 mln for five years . meanwhile , it transpired yesterday that 1 , 000 of the employees of the company are to be downsized . the lay - offs start this week . first to be discharged are the employees before retirement and then those who want to leave the company , well - informed sources said . tsvetelina velcheva\nthe world ' s largest carrier , american airlines , is considering introducing seasonal flights to dubrovnik . according to the\ntangosix\nportal , the company is in talks with the airport over a seasonal service from philadelphia . a decision on the matter is expected within the next month . american operates a number of seasonal flights to europe from its philadelphia hub including athens , barcelona , budapest , frankfurt , glasgow , lisbon , prague , shannon and venice . this year , the airline expanded its reach from philadelphia into europe with seasonal flights to budapest and prague . both are operated by its boeing 767 - 300 aircraft . the move is seen as affirming american\u2019s commitment to philadelphia as a trans - atlantic gateway . dubrovnik airport has identified the united states and south korea as two far - away markets which could sustain services to the coastal city . speaking to ex - yu aviation news , dubrovnik airport ' s general manager , frano lueti\u0107 , said ,\nthese two far - \u2026\nlexova para disa dit\u00ebsh shkrimin investigativ t\u00eb birn me autore lindita \u00e7el\u00ebn :\nresortet turistike n\u00eb bregdetin e jugut po nd\u00ebrtohen n\u00eb prona t\u00eb grabitura\n. ishte nj\u00eb ilustrim i qart\u00eb dhe i plot\u00eb i asaj se si n\u00eb k\u00ebt\u00eb vend nj\u00eb grup t\u00eb pasuruarish t\u00eb dyshimt\u00eb , n\u00eb bashk\u00ebpunim me politikan\u00eb e gjyqtar\u00eb edhe m\u00eb t\u00eb dyshimt\u00eb se k\u00ebta , me moral bloz\u00eb , kan\u00eb grabitur nd\u00ebr vite dhe vazhdojn\u00eb t\u00eb grabisin shqiptar\u00ebt pa u hyr\u00eb gjemb n\u00eb k\u00ebmb\u00eb . ai \u00ebsht\u00eb , po ashtu , edhe nj\u00eb \u00e7jerrje maske e kryeministrit t\u00eb radh\u00ebs , i cili ul\u00ebret e b\u00ebrtet p\u00ebr reform\u00ebn n\u00eb drejt\u00ebsi e vetingje gjyqtar\u00ebsh e prokuror\u00ebsh , duke i akuzuar se kan\u00eb grabitur shqiptar\u00ebt , nd\u00ebrkoh\u00eb q\u00eb \u00ebsht\u00eb ai , dora vet\u00eb , n\u00eb krye t\u00eb grabit\u00ebsve .\n\u03bf\u03b9 \u03ba\u03b1\u03bb\u03cd\u03c4\u03b5\u03c1\u03bf\u03b9 \u03b4\u03b9\u03c0\u03bb\u03c9\u03bc\u03ac\u03c4\u03b5\u03c2 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\u03b1\u03bb\u03b5\u03be\u03ac\u03bd\u03c4\u03b5\u03c1 \u03c6\u03bf\u03cd\u03c4\u03b6\u03b9 , \u03c4\u03b1 \u03b8\u03ad\u03bc\u03b1\u03c4\u03b1 \u03c0\u03bf\u03c5 \u03b1\u03c6\u03bf\u03c1\u03bf\u03cd\u03bd \u03c4\u03b7\u03bd \u03b1\u03bb\u03b2\u03b1\u03bd\u03af\u03b1 \u03ba\u03b1\u03b9 \u03c4\u03b7\u03bd \u03b5\u03bb\u03bb\u03ac\u03b4\u03b1 , \u03ba\u03b1\u03b8\u03ce\u03c2 \u03ba\u03b1\u03b9 \u03c4\u03b9\u03c2 \u03c4\u03b5\u03bb\u03b5\u03c5\u03c4\u03b1\u03af\u03b5\u03c2 \u03c0\u03c1\u03bf\u03bf\u03c0\u03c4\u03b9\u03ba\u03ad\u03c2 \u03b5\u03c0\u03b1\u03bd\u03b1\u03c0\u03c1\u03bf\u03c3\u03ad\u03b3\u03b3\u03b9\u03c3\u03b7\u03c2 \u03bc\u03b5\u03c4\u03b1\u03be\u03cd \u03c4\u03c9\u03bd \u03b4\u03cd\u03bf \u03c7\u03c9\u03c1\u03ce\u03bd .\nkjo fundjav\u00eb pritet t\u00eb jet\u00eb shum\u00eb e r\u00ebnd\u00ebsishme p\u00ebr shqip\u00ebrin\u00eb dhe p\u00ebr greqin\u00eb . n\u00eb nj\u00eb takim q\u00eb pritet t\u00eb jet\u00eb thuajse nj\u00eb \u201cbig brother\u201d , por pa kamera , dy ministrat e jasht\u00ebm , bushati dhe kotzias do t\u00eb mbyllen aty me shpres\u00ebn p\u00ebr t\u00eb nxjerr n\u00eb fund nj\u00eb \u201ctym t\u00eb bardh\u00eb\u201d . kjo lidhet me nj\u00eb s\u00ebr\u00eb problemesh q\u00eb jan\u00eb t\u00eb pambyllura , t\u00eb cilat jan\u00eb sa aktuale dhe historike . historiket dihen , jan\u00eb vija kufitare detare , tok\u00ebsore , gjendja e luft\u00ebs , \u00e7\u00ebshtja e varreve t\u00eb t\u00eb r\u00ebn\u00ebve gjat\u00eb luft\u00ebs s\u00eb dyt\u00eb bot\u00ebrore , por si nj\u00eb xhol n\u00eb mes ka ngelur \u00e7\u00ebshtja e himar\u00ebs . p\u00ebr t\u00eb diskutuar mbi k\u00ebto \u00e7\u00ebshtje n\u00eb emisionin \u201ctop story\u201d n\u00eb top channel ka qen\u00eb i pranish\u00ebm nj\u00eb panel i p\u00ebrb\u00ebr\u00eb nga historiani p\u00ebllumb xhufi , ish - drejtues i marr\u00ebdh\u00ebnieve nd\u00ebrkomb\u00ebtare n\u00eb pd tomor alizoti , gazetari stavri marko , analisti sk\u00ebnder minxhozi dhe n\u00eb lidhje telefonike an\u00ebtari i omonia - s vasil bollano .\n- \u03c0\u03b1\u03bd\u03b1\u03b3\u03b9\u03ce\u03c4\u03b7\u03c2 \u03bc\u03c0\u03ac\u03c1\u03ba\u03b1\u03c2 : \u03b4\u03b5\u03bd \u03ad\u03b3\u03b9\u03bd\u03b5 \u03b3\u03b5\u03bd\u03bf\u03ba\u03c4\u03bf\u03bd\u03af\u03b1 \u03c3\u03c4\u03bf\u03c5\u03c2 \u03c4\u03c3\u03ac\u03bc\u03b7\u03b4\u03b5\u03c2 , \u03ad\u03b3\u03b9\u03bd\u03b1\u03bd \u03b5\u03b3\u03ba\u03bb\u03ae\u03bc\u03b1\u03c4\u03b1 \u03b1\u03c0\u03cc \u03c4\u03b9\u03c2 \u03b4\u03cd\u03bf \u03c0\u03bb\u03b5\u03c5\u03c1\u03ad\u03c2 ! - \u03c1\u03bf\u03c5\u03ba\u03ad\u03c4\u03b5\u03c2 \u03c3\u03c4\u03b1\u03cd\u03c1\u03bf\u03c5 \u03bc\u03ac\u03c1\u03ba\u03bf\u03c5 : \u03c4\u03bf \u03c0\u03c1\u03c9\u03c4\u03cc\u03ba\u03bf\u03bb\u03bb\u03bf \u03c4\u03b7\u03c2 \u03ba\u03ad\u03c1\u03ba\u03c5\u03c1\u03b1\u03c2 \u03b5\u03af\u03bd\u03b1\u03b9 \u03c3\u03b5 \u03b9\u03c3\u03c7\u03cd . \u03bc\u03c0\u03bf\u03c1\u03b5\u03af \u03b7 \u03b5\u03bb\u03bb\u03ac\u03b4\u03b1 \u03bd\u03b1 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\u03b5\u03bb\u03bb\u03ac\u03b4\u03b1 , \u03ae\u03c4\u03b1\u03bd \u03c4\u03bf \u03b8\u03ad\u03bc\u03b1 \u03c4\u03b7\u03c2 \u03b4\u03b7\u03bc\u03bf\u03c6\u03b9\u03bb\u03bf\u03cd\u03c2 \u03b5\u03ba\u03c0\u03bf\u03bc\u03c0\u03ae\u03c2 \u201copinion\u201d \u03c4\u03bf\u03c5 \u03c4\u03b7\u03bb\u03b5\u03bf\u03c0\u03c4\u03b9\u03ba\u03bf\u03cd \u03c3\u03c4\u03b1\u03b8\u03bc\u03bf\u03cd klan , \u03bc\u03b5 \u03c0\u03b1\u03c1\u03bf\u03c5\u03c3\u03b9\u03b1\u03c3\u03c4\u03ae \u03c4\u03bf\u03bd bledi fevziu .\nthe land in himara belongs to the people of himara ! land and property registration now ! signe now this petition to the european councile , for the registration of properties to the only and single eligible owner : the people of himara .\n30 % or 86 , 000 , are declared electronically and this process includes 85 % of the members of the greek minority vlora prefecture is the mostly populated by greeks , there are about 90 . 000 greeks . tirana - democratic union of the greek ethnic minority , omonoia publishes the results of the census of members of the ethnic greek community , organized by it structures . the prime census , was the decision of the general council of the organization as members argued for exclusion of the greek minority in the months census october 2011 , organized by the institute of statistics .\nhimara associations : athens to block the status of albania , if tirana , does not solve the property issue two associations based in himara ,\nthe himara community\nand\nsea coastal association\nhave asked in a statement distributed to the media this afternoon that greece\nshould block the candidate status for albania\nif tirana , will not solve the problems of human rights and particularly the issue of the properties in himara region . the statement takes into consideration the visit tirana following day of e . venizelos the greek deputy prime minister also heads the presidency of the european :\nan international survey data from the world value survey collected and processed by the washington post reveals that albania is the most racist country in europe and worldwide more racists . the survey attempts to make a connection between economic development and being tolerant inside a society with ethnic crashes . . thus , the most tolerant countries in the world are the nordic countries , great britain and some of its former colonies , the united states , canada and australia . countries with high tolerance are also in latin america , where venezuela exception .\nworld council delegation of epirus abroad , meeting with the ministry of interior for the vote of northern epiriotes and the resolve the pension problem the visit of nicholas gage , is considering as the latest diplomatic effort of usa lobbing , for implementation of the\nprotocol of corfu\nagreement , between albania and greece , based on the ulterior escalation in balkan region . the delegation of the world council of foreign relation of epirus ( psie ) headed by the honorary president nicolas gkatzogianni , had a working meeting with the greek interior minister stylianidis and v / minister syrigos .\n- initiative of mp of pasok , pyrros dimas for preparing and drafting a legislative proposal in collaboration with representatives of the northern epirus organizations . - the minister agreed on the need to find a solution and urged the member to develop concrete proposals , and that after consultation with the secretary of the new republic , manolis kefaloyiannis will be submitted jointly to the minister of finance .\npappas :\nnorthern epirus is a region that holds arbitrary from albania , as recognized by the great powers , the protocol of corfu . the law of war against albania , can not remove from papoulias nor greek parliament , but the greek army is ready to liberate the northern epirus , again\n42 orthodox clergy against census and red & black alliance : janullatos has not afraid of death 42 tirana archdiocese orthodox clergy have reacted with a joint statement in defense of anastasios yannoulatos . their attitude comes after strong reactions against the red & black alliance , for archbishop and after a census that sees orthodox in third place in terms of religion in the country .\ncontinues the debate in washington d . c . for the property rights of american citizens from northern\nsmanalysis orthodox churches of albania , are byzantine churches , belong to the property of the population of epirus . . . . .\ngreece threatens albania blocking the integration process after berisha ' s statements greek foreign minister dimitris avramopoulos , has expressed his concern at the nato ministerial meeting about rising tide of nationalism in albania and premature declarations of the government . in a press release the greek foreign ministry said that\nthe growth of nationalism and populism in some of our neighboring countries is a source of great concern .\nmessage - warning sent to albania by the u . s . representative to the state department , which in a statement said that any change of borders in the balkans\nwould be counterproductive and destabilizing ,\nbut the issue is that for the first time put the u . s . even and negative mood on any change of borders in the balkans . . .\ndhermi , ( drymades , himara region ) between natural beauty and destruction look at those videos , before in 2010 , everything natural and in 2012 the differences , the big changes how are divided mafia plots , see whose investments are shown , with the camera of a sportsman parachute , in long beach\nperivolo\nin dhrymades , the himara region . look at how this summer 2012 , the concessions of mafia provided by the himara counsil municipality and the government of albania , have become a reality . the sand beach drymades , is transformed in the sidewalks and kiosks . see how they are transformed dhermi , in a few years , in an administrative center , disrupting also balance the religious and ethnic composition of himariotes .\nrobert elsie : if i would live in albania , it would be crazy . it is the same as in ottoman times\nthe constitutional court decision on december 1 , the latter abolished the term ethnic certificate of its citizens . in the decision , panels argues why the notion of\nnationality\nis incompatible with the constitution when its state charter law does not provid a clear definition of its meaning . in assessing the court ,\nnationality\nas defined concept without , unlike other components of civil law does not create a link that ' translates the mutual rights and duties of natural persons and state .\nthe process of registration of property in southern coastal areas of albania is getting quite difficult . mayor george himara goro says it has so far only completed the registration of houses and land but not land . problems with documentation and the implementation of the land law difficult , according to him , residents in this process .\nthe himarriotans of america , motivated by the love of himarra , the land of their native origin , and dedicated to the noblest ideals of their forfathers , have established this organization which aspires to the cultivation and preservation of himarriotic culture in america , to making a positive difference in the lives of its members , and to promoting the rights and interests of the himarriotans in himarra , through the realization of patriotic , charitable , philanthropic , educational and cultural endeavors .\nalbania new measures , law for banks 17 / 11 / 20 . . .\nwe are open every day from 8am until 8pm ( uk local time ) ."]}
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", "topic": 10}], "title": "nintendo system development", "paragraphs": ["nintendo platform technology development is nintendo ' s hardware division . it was formed in 2015 with company president tatsumi kimishima combining nintendo integrated research and development with nintendo system development .\n1 - up studio \u2022 ique \u2022 mario club co . , ltd . \u2022 nintendo \u2022 nintendo entertainment analysis and development \u2022 nintendo research & development 1 \u2022 nintendo research & development 2 \u2022 nintendo software technology corporation \u2022 nintendo software planning & development \u2022 nintendo system development \u2022 retro studios \u2022 nd cube \u2022 treehouse \u2022 nintendo entertainment planning and development\nnintendo system development began as the nintendo special planning department where it worked on low profile hardware like the e - reader and pok\u00e9walker . it was turned into nintendo network business & development in 2011 and added the nintendo network planning group . in 2013 , it was turned into nintendo system development and\nnintendo ' s internal research & development operations are divided into four main division : the nintendo entertainment analysis & development ( or ead ) , the main software development division of nintendo , which focuses on internal - only video game development ; the nintendo software planning & development ( or spd ) , which main focus is overseeing second and third - party licensing and development activity ; the nintendo integrated research & development ( or ird ) , the main hardware development division of nintendo , which focuses on home and handheld video game console development ; and the nintendo system development ( or sdd ) , which focuses on developing nintendo network services and software development kits ( sdk ' s ) for nintendo consoles and other experimental technology .\nnintendo also announced some major organizational changes that will also go into effect on september 16th . the company is merging its integrated research & development division and the system development division into the newly branded platform technology development division . this group will be responsible for development of nintendo hardware , os , development tools , and network .\nincluding the system development division , nintendo has four major departments in total , according to iwata . on the software development side , there\u2019s the entertainment analysis & development ( mario , zelda , splatoon etc . ) and software planning & development ( xenoblade , style savvy , metroid etc . ) divisions . on the hardware side , there\u2019s the hardware development department , which brings together nintendo\u2019s handheld and home console development teams . finally , there\u2019s the aforementioned system development division .\nsince the release of the family computer / nintendo entertainment system , nintendo has built up a large group of development partners , through publishing agreements and development collaboration . most of these external nintendo project are overseen by the nintendo software planning & development ( or spd ) division .\nnintendo ead design technology - designs the software development kits for nintendo , possibly among other projects .\nnintendo business operation technology assists in the development of video games developed by companies outside of nintendo .\n, consolidating both software and hardware development for nintendo platforms into a single division .\nsimilarly , two other nintendo teams with similar missions were combined : integrated research & development , which creates nintendo ' s game console hardware , and nintendo system development , which creates system - level application software like streetpass , miiverse , the eshop , etc . the new team , platform technology development , will\ncreate a structure in which we can more broadly and efficiently conduct technology development necessary for new products and services ,\nnintendo said .\nno development experience ? no problem ! we ' re here to help you regardless of your level of experience in game development .\nnintendo had been starting to consolidate its hardware divisions since the early 2010s . the nintendo network service development was renamed to nintendo network business & development in 2011 , incorporating the former mechanical design group , working on system software and peripherals , with the new network planning group , for nintendo network services . this group was renamed again in 2013 to the nintendo system development division with the network planning group turning into the network development & operation department , and the mechanical design group ' s software side turning into the environment development department for sdks with the hardware side being no more . in february 2013 , nintendo merged the handheld division . nintendo research and engineering department , into nintendo ird , consolidating both sides of hardware development . in september 2015 , the new president , tatsumi kimishima , brought more sweeping consolidation , creating the nintendo platform technology development division , streamlining console development , as well as the nintendo entertainment planning and development division , which streamlined game development . with genyo takeda becoming a technology fellow , ko shiota was promoted .\nin iwata words , the system development division \u201ccreates fundamental parts of software development such as the network , system software , os , sdk ( software development kit ) and libraries\u201d for nintendo platforms . since iwata is the only member of nintendo\u2019s board with a programming background , he is currently best suited to managing this department . however , as with spd , iwata someday hopes to find someone else to replace him as the manager of the system development division , so he can fully devote himself to his presidential duties .\nnintendo entertainment planning and development , ( formerly nintendo entertainment analysis and development ) or nintendo epd for short , is the largest division within nintendo , consisting of various developers who create nintendo ' s most popular games . sometimes they ' ll even get involved with hardware . the divisions within nintendo ead include :\nmiiverse ( with nintendo network business & development ) , flipnote studio series ( with nintendo ead tokyo group no . 1 ) .\nnintendo software design & development has developed numerous products for the wii and nintendo ds ranging from the wii channels to photo dojo on dsiware .\nsoftware development kits ( sdk ' s ) for external developers and other experimental technology .\nprogramming and co - programming several in - house games with the nintendo entertainment analysis & development ( ead ) division .\nmost notably for game players that follow the company closely , its entertainment analysis & development team and the software planning & development teams , which had long operated as separate organizations within the company , would be merged into a new team called entertainment planning & development .\n-\n1 , 000\nnintendo developers from central hq and\n100\nnintendo developers from kyoto research office merged into new kyoto development center .\nsuper nintendo entertainment system ( officially abbreviated as super nes and snes ) , commonly known as super nintendo , is a 16 - bit video game console developed by nintendo . it is the second video game home console released by nintendo internationally . the successor to the nintendo entertainment system , the super nintendo entertainment system featured enhanced graphics , a brand new controller with additional buttons , superior sound and more features .\njanuary saw the worldwide announcement of nintendo ' s \u2018mystery system\u2019 : the nintendo ds , a dual - screened handheld with touch screen technology .\nnintendo would release the super nintendo entertainment system in north america on august 23 , 1991 for $ 199 . unlike in japan , nintendo of america packaged super mario world with the system for free , similarly to how they packaged super mario bros . with the original nintendo entertainment system . the north american launch of the super nintendo entertainment system contained more titles than the japanese launch , including super mario world , f - zero , pilotwings , gradius iii , and simcity .\nthe super nintendo entertainment system is nintendo ' s second home console , following the nintendo entertainment system ( nes ) . the machine introduced advanced graphics and sound capabilities compared with other consoles at the time . additionally , development of a variety of enhancement chips ( which were integrated on game circuit boards ) helped to keep it competitive in the marketplace .\nnintendo first announced plans for a new system utilising an ibm gekko processor and matsushita ' s unique dvd technology .\nmost external first - party software development is being done in japan , since the only overseas subsidiary is retro studios in the united states . although these studios are all subsidiaries of nintendo ( and therefore first party ) , they are often referred to as external resources when being involved in joint development processes with nintendo ' s internal developers by the nintendo software planning & development ( or spd ) division .\nthe eventanalyzer shows a timeline of system events occurring at intervals only microseconds apart .\nneogaf\u2019s \u201cshikamaru ninja\u201d has done some investigative work in hopes of discovering new information about the nintendo kyoto development center . check out the findings below .\nin march 2009 nintendo iberica s . a . opened a branch office in lisbon to provide marketing and commercial services of nintendo products in portugal . during the same month nintendo also announced it had shipped its 100 millionth nintendo ds system worldwide .\n2012 was a landmark year for nintendo , seeing the launch of a new home console , wii u , and also a new handheld system , nintendo 3ds xl .\nthe builder and other sophisticated features significantly reduce the overhead of project development . a seamlessly integrated project manager , editor , flash programmer , instruction set simulator , and more enable you to jumpstart development and work more efficiently .\n- sdd ( miiverse , system tools ) and ird ( hardware engineers ) in building .\nsubmit information to sell your completed title to nintendo consumers through the nintendo eshop .\nnintendo 3ds general interface , nintendo ds / dsi general interface and wii channels .\nnintendo software planning and development ' s main purpose was to assist other developers in creating nintendo published video games , though they themselves also develop original titles . they were consolidated into nintendo epd with ead . the divisions of spd included :\nbecause physical and mental well - being is essential to employee work satisfaction and skill development , nintendo has implemented measures aimed at promoting employee well - being .\nin co - operation with mitsubishi electric , nintendo developed a videogame system using an electronic video recording ( evr ) player for japan .\nare the deputy general managers , with the former leading middleware and software infrastructure and the latter leading system application and nintendo network services .\nmagical vacation series , mother 3 and a kappa ' s trail . currently , a development co - operation studio .\nthe company developed a laser clay shooting system which rivaled bowling as a major pastime in japan .\ndebugging complex systems becomes a much simpler task when the information needed to understand system status is at your fingertips . we present important system information in intuitive ways to help you find problems faster :\non the business side , nintendo has established an entirely new department called the business development division , which will handle\nrefining the business model for the dedicated video game system business .\nit is also in charge of growing nintendo ' s smart phone games business , as well as any new businesses that will feature nintendo ' s ip .\nwe ' ll give you access to the documents and development tools you ' ll need to make your ideas a reality .\non 11 march , the nintendo ds was launched in europe to immediate success . by june the system had sold a million units throughout europe .\ndue the impressive figures of the super famicom , several third party developers who supported nintendo with the famicom announced their commitment to the new system .\nthat works on various products . the company traces back to nintendo ' s video gaming roots when development teams worked on both software and hardware . eventually , projects got too large and the teams had to be separated so that one team works on hardware and another works on software . nintendo network service development is the only department within nintendo that works on both hardware and software .\nas for your question on the nintendo 3ds , we believe it can coexist with nintendo switch for the time being . nintendo 3ds is a different system from nintendo switch in terms of its shape , weight , price and the types and number of currently available software titles . from this perspective , as their very first video game system , i believe parents will opt to choose nintendo 3ds for their children . so we recognize that nintendo 3ds as a portable game device meets different needs and fits different markets than nintendo switch .\nnintendo research and engineering designed nintendo handhelds and handheld accessories including the game boy color , game boy advance , nintendo ds and more . they were combined with nintendo ird in 2013 .\n/ view / news / 276645 / nintendo _ streamlines _ its _ dev _ programs _ into _ a _ single _ global _ system . php\nan early prototype of what would become the north american version of the famicom . the nintendo advanced video system communicated with its peripherals wirelessly through infrared .\nlike the nes before it , a diverse set of accessories were released for the super nintendo over the course of its lifetime . some of the peripherals , such as the super scope , were evolutions of nes accessories ( in this case , an evolution of the nes zapper ) , while others were wholly unique to the system such as the snes mouse . the super nintendo entertainment system controller is a huge improvement over the nintendo entertainment system controller .\nthe worldwide pioneer in the creation of interactive entertainment , nintendo co . , ltd . , of kyoto , japan , manufactures and markets hardware and software for its nintendo switch\u2122 home console and nintendo 3ds\u2122 family of portable systems . since 1983 , when it launched the nintendo entertainment system\u2122 , nintendo has sold more than 4 . 6 billion video games and more than 725 million hardware units globally , including the nintendo switch\u2122 and nintendo 3ds family of systems , including new nintendo 3ds\u2122 , new nintendo 3ds xl\u2122 , nintendo 3ds , nintendo 3ds xl\u2122 , nintendo 2ds\u2122 , as well as nintendo ds\u2122 , nintendo dsi\u2122 , nintendo dsi xl\u2122 , game boy\u2122 , game boy advance\u2122 , super nes\u2122 , nintendo 64\u2122 , nintendo gamecube\u2122 , wii\u2122 and wii u\u2122 systems . it has also created industry icons that have become well - known , household names such as mario\u2122 , donkey kong\u2122 , metroid\u2122 , zelda\u2122 and pok\u00e9mon\u2122 .\nchris buffa of urltoken listed the super nintendo entertainment system as the fifth best system of all time in 2008 , saying\nwhen it comes to a pure concentration of aaa titles , few consoles \u2013 if any \u2013 can stand up to the super nes .\nnintendo developed an image - projection system and employed the 16mm film projector in amusement arcades . the company began exporting these arcade machines to america and europe .\nmajora\u2019s mask is brought back to life for the nintendo 3ds system in the hands of its original producer eiji aonuma and the developers of the legend of zelda : ocarina of time 3d . don\u2019t miss this in - depth interview about the unbelievable amount of effort that went into its development .\nsince then , however , iwata has found himself taking on two other management roles at nintendo , in addition to his duties as president . in an investor q & a , iwata reveals that he is currently in charge of the system development division at nintendo , as well as the department responsible for the company\u2019s quality of life initiative .\ndeep understanding of the software development life cycle including continuous integration and continuous deployment ( cicd ) pipeline architecture ( jenkins , gitlab ) .\nthe nintendo 3ds is a handheld gaming system that makes it possible to view stereoscopic imagery without the need for special glasses through its use of a special screen .\ncolor tv game 6 ( 1977 ) | color tv game 15 ( 1978 ) | color tv racing 112 ( 1978 ) | color tv game block breaker ( 1979 ) | computer tv game ( 1980 ) | c1 nintendo entertainment system tv ( 1983 ) | famicom ( 1983 ) | sharp nintendo television ( 1983 ) | super famicom ( 1990 ) | sf - 1 super nintendo entertainment system tv ( 1990 ) | nintendo entertainment system ( model nes - 101 ) ( 1993 ) | av famicom ( 1993 ) | nintendo 64 ( 1996 ) | super nintendo entertainment system 2 ( 1997 ) | super famicom jr . ( 1998 ) | nintendo gamecube ( 2001 ) | panasonic q ( 2001 ) | ique player ( 2003 ) | wii ( 2006 ) | wii u ( 2012 )\ni know he formed sora ltd , but that just seems to be made of a few employees - certainly not a full development team .\nnintendo european research & development - formerly mobiclip . while it doesn ' t develop games , it does develop software . wii u chat , wii u internet browser , nes classic ' s emulator\n1 - up studio - formerly brownie brown . various mana titles , mother 3 , magical series . co - development of super mario 3d world\nthanks to the success of donkey kong country , acm graphics were introduced to the game boy system by way of donkey kong land . along with this boost to the game boy system line , nintendo also introduced the play it loud ! series of game boy systems with colour casings . acm graphics made another appearance on the super nes with the release of the arcade smash - hit , killer instinct . in japan , nintendo began selling the satellaview adapter for super famicom , enabling the system to receive digital data from a broadcast satellite . at the same time , nintendo introduced a 32 - bit virtual immersion system known as the virtual boy .\n- entertainment analysis & development division ( ead kyoto software dept , ead tokyo software dept , ead technology dept . , srd co . , ltd )\nin additional information released subsequent to its naming of tatsumi kimishima as its next president , nintendo has provided more clarification on the large - scale\nrestructuring of the company ' s business and development teams .\nnintendo decided to go its own way . by the time 1985 ' s ces rolled around , the company was ready to show a prototype of what had become the nintendo advanced video system ( avs ) . this system was impressive in its ambition and came with accessories including controllers , a light gun , and a cassette drive that were all meant to interface with the console wirelessly , via infrared . the still - terrible market for video games made such a complex ( and , likely , expensive ) system a tough sell , though , and after a lukewarm reception , nintendo went back to the drawing board to work on what would become the nintendo entertainment system we still know and love today .\nthe nintendo entertainment system was launched in europe and instantly became a major hit and a must - have in homes across the continent . nintendo developed and began selling the\nfamily computer disk drive system\nin japan to expand the functions of the famicom . also in japan , the company began installation of the\ndisk writer\nto rewrite game software .\ni didn ' t really go into this today , but nintendo european research and development sas france ( nerd ) helped us with our video player and nintendo software technology ( nst ) helped with webkit ' s javascript jit , so this new internet browser really came about with help from so many different people outside the company .\n, tetsuya sasaki , software development & design department , see urltoken retrieved november 9th 2012\nthe game boy , the first portable , handheld game system with interchangeable game cartridges , is introduced in japan along with tetris .\nby 1995 the cartridge system of games was falling out of favour and after nintendo\u2019s unfortunate agreements with phillips and sony ending in tears they released what would be the last major cartridge home console .\nfor more information , check with a school guidance or career counselor . if you ' re interested in going to a video game development school , check out digipen .\nthe entertainment analysis & development division and the software planning & development division , the two in - house departments at nintendo responsible for creating games , have also been folded into one department , called the entertainment planning & development division . this new group will not only aid in the creation of games on nintendo platforms , but also for smart devices . katsuya eguchi ( known for his work as producer for the animal crossing series ) and yoshiaki koizumi ( producer of several 3d mario titles ) will share the position of deputy general manager of this new department . former spd general manager shinya takahashi will serve as general manager .\nby the spring of 1998 development kits had been sent to select developers , with the hardware being highly praised . [ 37 ] many publishers signed up to the console during this period , including supposedly electronic arts , who had plans at this stage to bring many games to the system . [ 38 ]\nso not only does the 3ds clearly have more titles in development but also that just because you are developing new hardware doesn\u2019t necessarily mean it will be released anytime soon .\nin june , nintendo of europe was set up as a wholly owned subsidiary of nintendo , based in grossostheim , germany .\nnintendo ds renewed its look in june with the nintendo ds lite , which features brighter screens along with its slim design .\nthe super nintendo entertainment system is popular due to its wide selection of triple - a titles from nintendo and numerous third parties . some of the most popular games released on the system by nintendo include super mario world , donkey kong country and its sequels , super mario kart , the legend of zelda : a link to the past , star fox , super mario world 2 : yoshi ' s island , f - zero , super metroid , pilotwings and others .\nnintendo 64 launched in japan on 23 june . thousands lined up to be the first to experience the world ' s first 64 - bit home videogame system . more than 500 , 000 systems were sold on the first day . another system launch occurred in early september when nintendo introduced the game boy pocket , a sleeker , 30 - percent - smaller version of the world ' s most popular handheld .\nwhile not as successful as the nintendo entertainment system before it , the snes still proved a formidable competitor in the 16 - bit era , eventually seizing first place for the generation . the system initially had a slow start trailing behind the sega genesis ( mega drive in europe and japan ) though it largely surpassed nec ' s turbografx - 16 .\nthe super nintendo entertainment system ( also known as the super nes , snes or super nintendo ) is a 16 - bit video game console that was released in 1990 by nintendo in japan , 1991 in north america , 1992 in europe & australasia ( oceania ) , and south america in 1993 . in japan and southeast asia , the system is called the super famicom , officially adopting the abbreviated name of its predecessor , the family computer ) , or sfc for short .\na month later the nintendo ds range grew with the arrival of nintendo dsi in europe . the new handheld system included new camera and sound features that took the experience of using ds to the next level and made it an indispensable asset for those who picked one up .\nthat are focused on developing software and hardware technologies used in nintendo products . although they all are subsidiaries of nintendo ( and therefore\nthe nintendo entertainment system was going strong years after it was released . near the end of the eighties , system - sellers were still being launched for the console such as super mario bros . 3 , which went on to become one of the best selling video games of all time . several nintendo competitors wanted a piece of the pie , however , and thus released more advanced systems meant to compete with the nes .\nnintendo co . , ltd . uses bi - annual evaluations to provide employees with opportunities to work on their personal career development plans and skill development . employees are given a proprietary set of evaluation competencies that derive from nintendo ' s ideals to help them create their own personal development plans . before employees are evaluated by their managers , they have the opportunity to conduct self - evaluations of their professional behavior and accomplishments . comparing this self - evaluation with their managers ' feedback provides employees an opportunity to discuss any discrepancies in perception and outline new goals for personal development . employees also have the opportunity to make proposals to the company . this process encourages employees to show initiative and increases their ability to make proposals and contribute to the company . we also use this process to actively solicit the opinions of our employees as part of an ongoing policy improvement process .\nminoru arakawa , son - in - law of nintendo ' s japanese chief hiroshi yamauchi , opened nintendo of america in new york city . nintendo started an operations division for coin - operated games .\nusers toss an activity meter into a pocket or purse , or clip it onto a belt , and personal trainer : walking does the rest . the meters record every step taken throughout the day and can be synced to send data wirelessly to a nintendo ds or nintendo dsi system .\nsakamoto and his development unit vacated spd production group no . 1 . so the next rhythm heaven , tomodachi collection 3 , warioware , metroid dread will be under some new mysterious group .\nthe nintendo gateway was launched , putting super nintendo units and a selection of snes games into commercial planes for the enjoyment of passengers .\nit was another year of innovative software in 2013 as nintendo established strong software line - ups across both nintendo 3ds and wii u .\nthe creatively named super nintendo entertainment system was nintendo\u2019s 16 - bit successor to the nes in order to fight their new competitors in the form of the sega mega drive and the turbografx - 16 ( yep , us neither ) . although released two years after the mega drive , it marked the beginning of the console wars between rivals nintendo and sega .\nin january nintendo announced it would be distributing monster hunter tri for wii in europe , as part of an ongoing effort of providing strong third party support for quality titles . with free online play and full wii speak support the japanese gaming phenomenon made its first entry on a nintendo system .\nnote the drastic differences between american and japanese game cartridges . the disk card pictured here was intended for use with the japan - only famicom disk system .\nyou will act as part of a team of system administrators , network engineers , and database analysts building an iaas ( infrastructure as a service ) platform .\nthere are also some helpful courses that may not seem obvious : history , philosophy , creative writing , logic , music appreciation and drama . all of these help in character and story development .\nafter all the leaks and hearsay surrounding the nintendo switch , when news broke that a successor to the 3ds was in development for release in 2018 i thought it worth checking up on that . it turns out that things aren\u2019t quite as straightforward as we thought .\nsteel diver ( with nintendo ead group no . 5 ) , rock n\u2019 roll climber ( with nintendo ead group no . 3 ) .\ntype : video game console generation : fourth generation release date in europe : april 11th , 1992 discontinued in japan : september 2003 units sold : 49 . 10 million media : rom cartridge cpu : 16 - bit 65c816 ricoh 5a22 3 . 58 mhz predecessor : nintendo entertainment system successor : nintendo 64\nfor nintendo 3ds , we have been developing new software titles , so please look forward to them . as for your question about the next - generation portable game system , because nintendo never stops thinking about and researching potential future video game systems , it is not a question of whether it may make sense to release some specific product in the future , and our answer should be that we are always engaged in researching and considering our next video game system .\nduring the seventh generation , ign posted an article on their website listing the top twenty five video game consoles . the super nintendo entertainment system was listed as number four , being surpassed only by the playstation 2 ( 3 ) , atari 2600 ( 2 ) , and nintendo entertainment system ( 1 ) . ign highly praised the snes , stating that\nwhen it comes to a pure concentration of aaa titles , few consoles \u2013 if any \u2013 can stand up to the super nes .\n. in the article , nintendo writer craig harris claimed that the snes was his first system that he bought on day one , and that he spent more time playing pilotwings than super mario world .\nin any case , i for one have no issues with the 3ds existing for a good few years to come . not only is it a great little system with an excellent library of varied games but we don\u2019t really know how the nintendo switch will pan out . in the meantime , i hope nintendo makes the 3ds region - free much like the upcoming nintendo switch .\nthe system that began this cycle , resuscitating the american video game industry and setting up the third - party game publisher system as we know it , was the original nintendo entertainment system ( nes ) , launched in japan on july 15 , 1983 as the family computer ( or famicom ) . today , in celebration of the original famicom ' s 30th birthday , we ' ll be taking a look back at what the console accomplished , how it worked , and how people are ( through means both legal and illegal ) keeping its games alive today .\ndesigner of the famicom , masayuki uemura directed the development of the new system . nintendo initially released the super famicom in japan on november 21 , 1990 at a price of \u00a525 , 000 . the first shipment contained 300 , 000 snes units , which all sold within a matter of a few hours . nintendo shipped the super famicom units in secret as not to gain the attention of the yakuza , who they feared would potentially steal the hardware and software . the system proved so successful in its first day in part because of a launch lineup that , while astonishingly small ( two games only ) , featured impressive titles including super mario world and f - zero .\nthe company researched and developed the hands free controller , making the nes accessible to even more nintendo fans . the game library for the nes grew to 65 titles , helping to broaden the system ' s appeal to include more adults .\ntoward the end of the year , the nintendo ds was released in the us and japan to immediate success . the new dual - screened system also featured wireless multiplayer , touch screen technology and backward compatibility with game boy advance titles .\npok\u00e9mon heartgold version and pok\u00e9mon soulsilver version joined the system on shop shelves in the same month , while more bite - sized fun came in april with the release of warioware : do it yourself for the nintendo ds family of systems .\nmarch also saw the release of the stunning metroid prime , hailed by fans and critics alike as one of the best games for nintendo gamecube . in may , to celebrate the first birthday of nintendo gamecube , the eagerly awaited the legend of zelda : the wind waker arrived , bringing one of nintendo ' s flagship characters to the system in striking , cel - shaded style .\na year after the super nintendo entertainment system was released in north america , the system made its way into europe and australia with a soft launch first in the united kingdom and ireland . the european super nes was a near direct copy of the japanese model after marketing reportedly found that the american version tested poorly . the colors and shape were all the same , and the buttons on the controller were red , blue , yellow and green like the super famicom controller ( the american controller were shades of purple ) . after the release in pal territories , nintendo launched the system in other parts of the world including brazil and south korea .\nthe super game boy accessory was released , expanding the library of games that could now be played on the super nes . nintendo helped pioneer the development and implementation of an industry - wide rating system in the united states . this year also saw the introduction of a game that would set a new standard in video game excellence - using proprietary advanced computer modeling ( acm ) graphics , donkey kong country took the us holiday season by storm .\nwhen i first started working for nintendo , i was located at nintendo co . , ltd . ' s domestic sales office and was responsible for general affairs , accounting and sales and marketing . i then also had the opportunity of working in the materials procurement division . after taking maternity and childcare leave twice , i now work at the development center in the development administration & support department . in addition to managing the attendance of development staff and overseeing cafeteria operations , i am in charge of further developing systems that support employees in balancing work and childcare . my own experience of having two children and working reduced hours means that i am capable of thinking on the same level and from the same perspective as others raising children while working at nintendo , and i am thinking of ways to improve our working environment on a daily basis .\nnintendo developed and started selling the unique , twin - screen interactive coin - operated videogame\nvs . system\n. at the same time , the company launched the famicom system in japan , later renamed nintendo entertainment system ( nes ) when it launched worldwide . stellar software titles were developed one after another , from excitebike , super mario bros . and metroid to the legend of zelda and punch - out ! from these titles , it was super mario bros . that quickly became a smash hit around the world . studies at the time showed that children were as or more familiar with mario as they were with mickey mouse and bugs bunny .\nthis is a list of different companies that either are devoted suportors , or are owned by nintendo . first party companies are companies that are owned by nintendo , second parties make games only for nintendo , and third parties make exclusive games for nintendo and other companies such as microsoft and sony .\nalso miyamtoto just said they have ideas . doesnt mean development has actually started . i suspect those ideas will be pushed out for the 3dss successor . it usually takes 3 years to develop a zelda game .\nthe games released for the super nintendo entertainment system also performed admirably . super mario world is the best selling game for the system , partly due to the fact that in several territories it was packaged with the system . donkey kong country and super mario kart proved to be the most successful stand alone titles at an estimated eight million copies sold each . capcom sold millions of copies of its street fighter ii series , of which several iterations were released for the snes . capcom also released the game for the genesis , though it wouldn ' t release until a year after the snes version launched .\nnintendo 3ds also ended the year on a high note . in november , the legend of zelda : a link between worlds was launched , while nintendo released a home version of its louvre museum audio guide on nintendo eshop , named nintendo 3ds guide : louvre . finally , the year was topped off with the release of bravely default , a new square enix rpg for nintendo 3ds .\nthe super nintendo entertainment system was first released in japan under the name super famicom on november 21 , 1990 . in a little over half a year , the system was released in north america in august of 1991 and in europe and australia in 1992 . nintendo also released the console in south america starting in 1993 . nintendo would eventually manufacture snes systems with different casings and label them with new names such as super famicom jr . and sns - 101 . the new systems didn ' t offer anything new to the gaming experience , though were meant to spark interest in the system once again long after the initial shipment . in south korea , the super nintendo was distributed as the super comboy by hyundai electronics . unlike the hyundai comboy , which is a renamed american nes , the super comboy is a renamed japanese / european model .\na wholly owned subsidiary , nintendo of europe , based in germany , was established in 1990 and serves as headquarters for nintendo ' s operations in europe .\nthe nintendo ds range of handheld systems grew even larger in size in march when nintendo dsi xl went on sale in europe . including all the features of the original nintendo dsi , the nintendo dsi xl boasted larger screens , a wider viewing angle making it suitable for playing games together , as well as a larger , more comfortable stylus and pre - installed nintendo dsiware games and applications .\ninstead of expecting applicants to categorize themselves as either game developers , tool developers or publishers , the new portal emphasizes that\neverybody is welcome . . . . regardless of your level of experience in game development .\npreliminary development on the dural platform was starting to take shape in late 1997 , with sega informing developers to use intel pentium ii - powered computers clocked at 200mhz with powervr graphics cards as a foundation . 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( for more information , see\nin june nintendo of europe\u2019s website welcomed another country with the inclusion of south africa .\nin september , tatsumi kimishima took office as president of nintendo co . , ltd .\nbayonetta 2 , the wonderful 101 , star fox zero ( with nintendo epd ) .\nfrom a software perspective , sega were actively seeking partnerships in 1997 , though there was still much uncertainty in regards to the details . talks began with microsoft for undisclosed reasons , and segasoft found themselves on - board with black belt development .\ninterested in getting into the video game industry , using nintendo - owned copyrights , or other nintendo - related questions ? try our list of frequently - asked - questions below .\nin march , the game boy advance sp was released , building on the massive success of the game boy advance by adding a smart clam - shell design . the new system was an instant success .\nalongside his duties as nintendo\u2019s president , satoru iwata used to manage the company\u2019s software planning & development ( spd ) department , which is responsible for developing games both internally and in collaboration with external studios and companies . this changed in 2013 when iwata took over as ceo of nintendo of america . iwata found his replacement in shinya takahashi , who took over his management duties , allowing him to focus on his president / ceo responsibilities .\nhiroshi yamauchi took office as president and headed the manufacturing operation of yamauchi nintendo & co .\nnintendo ead software group no . 1\u200e - 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", "topic": 14}], "title": "andrew murray vineyards", "paragraphs": ["copyright \u00a9 2014 andrew murray vineyards . all rights reserved . website by fertile minds .\nandrew murray vineyards is located on the foxen canyon wine trail and the los olivos promenade .\nhello summer thanks so much for visiting us at andrew murray vineyards . i am sorry about your\u2026\nsave money : wine club members receive 20 % off of all wine purchases from andrew murray vineyards .\nhello there . thanks so much for visiting our area and for wanting to visit andrew murray vineyards . \u2026\nas we walked out to the vineyards , victoria gave us a brief history of andrew murray and the winery .\nandrewmurray _ 382 _ cl . jpg story on andrew murray , 35 , of andrew murray vineyards , who became a winemaker at age 21 . photo of andrew murray working on his recently purchased bottle machine . he ' s putting the . . . more\nandrewmurray _ 125 _ cl . jpg photo for a story on andrew murray , 35 , of andrew murray vineyards , who became a winemaker at age 21 . photo of andrew murray , a triathlete , riding his mountain bike through nearby , . . . more\nandrewmurray _ 222 _ cl . jpg story on andrew murray , 35 , of andrew murray vineyards , who became a winemaker at age 21 . photo of the sign to the entrance to andrew murray ' s winery . it was called area 51 before he . . . more\nandrewmurray _ 441 _ cl . jpg story on andrew murray , 35 , of andrew murray vineyards , who became a winemaker at age 21 . photo of andrew murray taste tasting some 2005 viognier from the tank . event on 4 / 9 / 07 in los . . . more\nandrewmurray _ 585 _ cl . jpg story on andrew murray , 35 , of andrew murray vineyards , who became a winemaker at age 21 . photo of andrew murray with his two children , his son , callum , age 8 , on his shoulders , and . . . more\nfrom the santa ynez valley . andrew murray is the best of the lot .\nandrewmurray _ 479 _ cl . jpg story on andrew murray , 35 , of andrew murray vineyards , who became a winemaker at age 21 . photo of 2005 viognier , santa ynez valley , left , 2004 enchante , second from left . event on . . . more\nandrewmurray _ 382 _ cl . jpg story on andrew murray , 35 , of andrew murray vineyards , who became a winemaker at age 21 . photo of andrew murray working on his recently purchased bottle machine . he ' s putting the labels on . event on 4 / 9 / 07 in los olivos . photo by craig lee / the chronicle mandatory credit for photog and sf chronicle / no sales - mags out less\nandrewmurray _ 441 _ cl . jpg story on andrew murray , 35 , of andrew murray vineyards , who became a winemaker at age 21 . photo of andrew murray taste tasting some 2005 viognier from the tank . event on 4 / 9 / 07 in los olivos . photo by craig lee / the chronicle ran on : 04 - 15 - 2007 mandatory credit for photog and sf chronicle / no sales - mags out less\nandrewmurray _ 125 _ cl . jpg photo for a story on andrew murray , 35 , of andrew murray vineyards , who became a winemaker at age 21 . photo of andrew murray , a triathlete , riding his mountain bike through nearby , watch hill vineyard . event on 4 / 9 / 07 in los olivos . photo by craig lee / the chronicle mandatory credit for photog and sf chronicle / no sales - mags out less\nthe grown - up wunderkind has had the very terroir he was known for pulled from under his feet . his parents gave him a loving boot out of the nest , handing him the andrew murray brand and the winery ' s equipment and assets , but selling the ranch that had been the site of andrew murray vineyards in the santa ynez hills .\nfor andrew murray , 35 , of the eponymous vineyard in santa barbara county , the answer is to lose the farm , flirt around with new vineyards and train for a triathlon . oh , and make even better wines .\nandrewmurray _ 585 _ cl . jpg story on andrew murray , 35 , of andrew murray vineyards , who became a winemaker at age 21 . photo of andrew murray with his two children , his son , callum , age 8 , on his shoulders , and daughter , estelle , age 6 , standing in front . this was in his barrel room . event on 4 / 9 / 07 in los olivos . photo by craig lee / the chronicle mandatory credit for photog and sf chronicle / no sales - mags out less\nandrewmurray _ 222 _ cl . jpg story on andrew murray , 35 , of andrew murray vineyards , who became a winemaker at age 21 . photo of the sign to the entrance to andrew murray ' s winery . it was called area 51 before he his winery there . he said it was called that because of the joke about sometimes this was not an easy area to find . event on 4 / 9 / 07 in los olivos . photo by craig lee / the chronicle mandatory credit for photog and sf chronicle / no sales - mags out less\nandrewmurray _ 479 _ cl . jpg story on andrew murray , 35 , of andrew murray vineyards , who became a winemaker at age 21 . photo of 2005 viognier , santa ynez valley , left , 2004 enchante , second from left . event on 4 / 9 / 07 in los olivos . photo by craig lee / the chronicle mandatory credit for photog and sf chronicle / no sales - mags out less\nit isn ' t astonishing at all if you know the murray family , tout ensemble ; above all , if you know how they trust murray ' s remarkable palate .\ncan i start by saying the wines here are amazing . andrew has an incredible\ngrape to glass tour grab your glass and join us as we take you through an interactive tour of our beautiful , state - of - the - art facility while sampling our current andrew murray vineyards wine flight . guests will be able to walk a portion of our vineyards while learning about rhone varietals and our unique terroir . the winemaking process is showcased from the crush pad to the tank room , finishing in the barrel cellar . learn the history of our estate - curtis vineyard and the backstory of winemaker andrew murray and how he discovered his passion for wine .\none of my favourite vineyards . have lots of good memories there . good wine , great dark chocolate ! ! !\nandrew murray provides some of the best value bottles on the entire market in my opinion . we joined their wine club and it is very reasonable as well . if you have a chance go visit eleven in the town of los olivos . these winds are made by andrew murray as well and they are amazing and priced very well .\ntwo topics make the normally quick - witted andrew murray hesitate and squirm : the higher alcohol in his wines and higher profile he received after the movie\nsideways .\n\u201chelpful tip to those who may be confused : if you want to taste andrew murray wine , you have to go to the winery on foxen canyon . \u201d in 4 reviews\nthe sale , which closed in january , does not include the andrew murray brand name or any inventory . zahoudanis has acquired the 200 - acre santa ynez valley ranch on which murray ' s parents made their home , including murray ' s 42 - acre painted hills vineyard and mediterranean - style winery facility , located on foxen canyon road , adjacent to zaca mesa winery .\nsanta barbara wine maverick santa barbara is one of california ' s hottest wine zones , due , in large part , to extraordinary talents like andrew murray of andrew murray vineyards . the 32 - year - old makes intense but elegant syrahs , grenaches and viogniers that robert m . parker , jr . , says are\nwell worth seeking out .\nhe ' s also experimenting with screwtops ; by 2008 they ' ll seal all his wines ( 805 - 686 - 9604 ) . \u0097kiri tennenbaum\ni tasted few wines from andrew murray this year than last , which is partly a reflection of murray\u2019s move to focus his range . at their best , these wines \u2013 the syrahs in particular \u2013 deliver compelling quality and value , a balance that is frankly commendable in today\u2019s market .\nmurray ' s family owned a 200 - acre ranch and vineyards , and before he was finished with college , his father entrusted him with making wine , and the young whippersnapper quickly mastered the lesser - known varietals they grew .\nhowever , when he thought about a master ' s and then a doctorate , his father intervened .\nthere ' s your master ' s and ph . d . ,\njames murray said , waving at the family vineyards .\nintroduced to rh\u00f4ne valley varieties during lengthy family travels in france , andrew murray traded his uc berkeley paleontology studies for uc davis\u2019 enology and viticulture program . he pursued his new mistress , syrah , with an extended internship in australia . his tryst evolved into a full - fledged love affair with his favorite variety . after selling his vineyard in 2005 , andrew reignited his passion by selecting vineyards throughout the central coast to tease out compelling flavors from his flirty temptress . in the words of robert parker , jr . , \u201c\u2026andrew murray\u2019s offerings are a breath of fresh air given their exceptionally high quality and realistic prices . \u201d do\nandrew murray first got interested in wine during a family trip to france in his late teens . while touring throughout the rh\u00f4ne region , he tasted some viognier and syrah that knocked his socks off . it was one of those moments that changed his life forever\u2026 leading him to want to pursue a career in wine . soon , he was leaving his paleontology studies at uc berkeley to take on a wine internship in australia . upon his return , andrew attended uc davis where he received a degree in viticulture and enology , started andrew murray vineyards in santa ynez , and i guess you can say the rest is history !\nin off years , when andrew was not satisfied with the grapes off his own ranch , the family bought grapes from nearby farms , and andrew forged his first relationships with growers . while the farming and winemaking all flowed from family discussion , everyone deferred to andrew ' s palate .\npere and mere murray had dreams of a continuing their restaurant dynasty and sent young andrew to a summer culinary apprenticeship . he returned with a resounding\nno\nto the career of a chef .\nmeanwhile , even as the elder murrays began a gradual handoff to their son , andrew chafed at collaboration . fran murray clearly realized that her son needed to make all the vineyard and winemaking decisions .\nin the lab , we saw the brand new device which andrew has recently invested in which can test sugar and acids in seconds . andrew had been testing wines on his new machine all week .\nandrew hosts an annual grape stop every october and the winery is also the location for other social events .\nwe were also shown the members lounge and library which houses andrew\u2019s private collection from france . simply stunning !\na decade ago , murray was tagged as one of the youngest - - and most talented - - winemakers in america .\nwe really enjoyed our visit to andrew murray and want to thank victoria for being such a gracious host . the winery is beautiful and the wines even better . if you get the opportunity , i would definitely recommend paying them a visit .\nthe family of andrew murray , a well - respected california producer of rh\u00f4ne varietals and blends , has sold their santa barbara county estate for an undisclosed price to a new entrant in the region ' s wine business : santa monica real - estate developer john zahoudanis . murray , however , plans to continue making wine under his own label , using different grape sources .\nto keep up to date with andrew and the winery , please connect with us on facebook , twitter and instagram .\nabsolutely loved our experience at andrew murray vineyards and tasting room . shellie was knowledgeable , friendly and attentive . the tasting room has been designed to lend itself to their new line called\neleven\n. everything we tasted was delicious and we are now members . just received our first shipment and cannot wait to open up a bottle and watch spinal tap (\neleven\npays homage to this movie ! ) .\nwe had been to andrew murray on foxen canyon the previous day and had a poor experience . not so here . our first stop in downtown los olivos . shelley was great and very informative about the new wines from andrew murray e11even . the wines were excellent , and we purchased two of the cabernet sauvignon and one of the petite sirah . shelly was also helpful in recommending other tasting rooms in the area . . . thanks shelly ! be sure to stop by when you ' re in the area .\nlike most los olivos regulars , murray now avoids the restaurant and tasting room featured in the movie , now peopled by tourists . he says his core audience is still people who drove up the dirt road to his vineyards in the ' 90s and discovered him .\nthose are the people i make wine for .\n2005 andrew murray tous les jours central coast syrah ( $ 16 ) murray ' s everyday wine is big and hulking - - at 15 percent , it ' s even more weighty than the 2004 , though it manages decent balance despite that . slightly floral nose , and there are bright red berry highlights reminiscent of grenache ( though it ' s 100 percent syrah ) along with more typical salty flavors .\nif you are spending some time in the santa barbara area , this is a tasting room you don\u2019t want to miss . andrew murray lives up to his rock star winemaker reputation and i am now a groupie . . \u2013 bella mcdowell \u2013 california : january 2012 \u2013 urltoken\na truly delicious g - s - m\u2014grenache , syrah , and mourvedre , the 2014 andrew murray vineyards esperance does an excellent job in combining the flavors of this trio of grape varieties . this wine shows an attractive wild streak of leaves and dried fruits as it stays substantive and generous on the palate and in the finish . the lively red and black fruit pairs it well with grilled steak . ( tasted : may 9 , 2017 , san francisco , ca )\nin early march , he was working with some of the best vineyard consultants in the area , among them ben merz of coastal vineyard care associates . merz oversaw murray ' s estates in the past and now advises him on which fruit to purchase . the plus side of not owning vineyards is that murray feels liberated from what had been pressure to use his own grapes .\nnow i can put more energy on winemaking and rely on relationships with growers ,\nhe says .\nthe land where the vineyards are located is owned by the firestone family and the winery was originally an art museum . andrew has taken out a long term lease on the property along with its 200 acres and renovated it . he has planted grenache blanc and roussanne and now has around 50 acres of rhone varietals including syrah , cinsault and mourvedre .\nzahoudanis , who plans to farm his vineyards and make his wines following biodynamic principles , has hired winemaker michael roth , who worked at koehler in the santa ynez valley , and biodynamic vineyard consultant philippe armenier .\nandrew tends to make wines which are approachable now but with the ability to age , and the winery produces 20 , 000 cases per annum .\nthis very pale ros\u00e9 from syrah master andrew murray shows pink lady apple , cantaloupe and spun sugar scents on the nose . it\u2019s very fresh on the palate , with lively acidity that cuts through the riper cantaloupe and other melon flavors on the midpalate . chalky texture raises it above many other ros\u00e9s .\ntous les jours\u201d was being prepared for bottling whilst we were there . this is their everyday syrah from their vineyards in paso robles and santa ynez . they produce about 12 , 000 cases of this per year .\ni ' m in my flirtatious period - - i ' m having affairs with vineyards , not women .\nin the meantime , he can spend time with his children , 8 and 6 , and he can train for a triathlon . bicycling hundreds of miles allows him to meander among his vines and commune with them in peace , he says . riding slowly through the vineyards , he can examine the plants in some detail .\njames and francis murray , andrew ' s parents , were successful owners of eight restaurants in the los angeles area . the teenage andrew sulked in the car when his parents drove him to a beautiful ranch outside santa barbara to gaze at a wave of sunlit rolling hills . james , a self - made entrepreneur , wanted to\nretire\nfrom the restaurant business , buy the ranch and , he announced to the family , plant a vineyard and make wine .\non returning to california , andrew earned his degree from uc davis and began planting vines in the foxen canyon trail . he has been making wine since 1990 .\ni just walked in to try a tasting and asked to use the bathroom . apparently she didn ' t know i was there to do a tasting and sent me two blocks away to the church to use the bathroom . there were two other people there yelling out its a nice bathroom and laugh ! wtf ! is this the place you send your customers , i think not ! maybe they were all drunk but still cackling and sending people two blocks away to use the bathroom is rude and mean . i hate this place ! btw , we were coming off the foxen canyon road wine trail , and purchased a case each from 3 different vineyards . we did not visit andrew murray on the trail because we wanted to go into town and grab a bite to eat , and saw this andrew murray tasting room . i thought everybody was nice in this town until i walked in here .\nhe is between the 2006 and 2007 vintages : the earlier one with some of the grapes coming from the former estates ; the latter from grapes purchased from various vineyards - - with none of his former estate grapes whatsoever in barrel .\nwhat does he think of the wines in barrel - - those with none of his original estate fruit - - to be released in 2008 ?\nsome vineyards i preferred to our own . some made me miss our old ranch .\nandrew is a big fan of screwcaps but also uses diam corks . diam corks ensure taint - free wines , but are expensive ; more than $ 1 each .\n2005 andrew murray esperance central coast ( $ 22 ) murray ' s southern rhone - style red is based around grenache ( 60 percent ) , with syrah ( 25 percent ) and mourvedre ( 15 percent ) making up the rest . his skill is evident in the blend - - it ' s dark and leathery , with broad fruit across the palate , plus pepper and cured meat overtones . the 15 . 1 percent alcohol is evident on the finish , but soft tannins help cushion the ending . available in june - july .\na few of them , from the great oaks ranch syrah and watch hill syrah , to a paso robles grenache promise magnificently big , single vineyard wines . ( the grenache will also go into eleven , a red blend . ) they are lush and opulent on the palate , overarched by a subtle and transparent elegance , in classic andrew murray style .\n2004 andrew murray enchant\u00e9 santa ynez valley ( $ 22 ) a white blend of 60 percent roussanne and 40 percent marsanne . it opens rich , with nutty flavors , but there ' s lean fruit and acidity to balance it out . the use of older french oak and malolactic fermentation rounds out the roussanne , without turning it oaky or too fat .\nandrew\u2019s focus , passion , and dedication to his craft , have culminated in what the wine advocate calls , \u201c\u2026one of the shining stars in the santa barbara firmament . \u201d\nthe reality of breaking up the business so that the older murrays could retire , selling the land and bequeathing the winery to andrew , hurt . over the course of about a year , a buyer was found . in january 2006 , the formal papers were signed . the elder murrays retired to the neighboring town of solvang . andrew was on his own .\nandrew himself remembers an epiphany of sorts at age 15 while visiting the rhone valley appellation of condrieu and conversing with philippe faury , whose name is whispered in reverent tones by rhone lovers .\ngreat spot to stop at while wine tasting in santa barbara . my family and i did wine tasting on new year ' s eve and packed lunch to eat somewhere along the way . we had originally planned to eat outside somewhere but unfortunately it was raining . instead we found a great room at andrew murray and it was a great find with great wines ! we even joined the wine club\nandrew has been making wine for 25 years , yet is still only 42 years old . he grew up in los angeles and his family moved to santa barbara county when he was 18 .\nfran , andrew ' s mother , says that from early on , he tasted alone . the son of avid cooks , he considers every block of grapes a spice in a\nspice rack .\ngrape to glass tour our privately - hosted grape to glass tour will guide you through the pioneering history of andrew murray vineyards , the curtis estate and the production of wine from vine to glass . tours begin in our newly remodeled tasting room and continue with a walk through our vineyard focusing on our rhone varietals and a discussion of our unique terroir . the wine making process is then showcased from the crush pad to the tank room and finishing in the barrel cellar . tours typically last between 30 - 45 minutes , depending on the volume of guests and depth of questions . the grape to glass tour also includes a progressive tasting of our featured flight of wines . $ 18 per person . reservations are required . additional options include :\nin addition to these wines , murray makes wines for oak savanna vineyard , including a chardonnay and tempranillo ; a syrah , sauvignon blanc and red blend for great oaks ranch and vineyard ; and a viognier for calzada ridge vineyard .\nhello there . thanks so much for visiting our area and for wanting to visit andrew murray vineyards . i need to explain the no public restroom situation at our tasting room and every tennant of our building . we are not allowed to let anyone use the restroom , whether a customer or not . i wish it were different . we run the risk of getting fined or kicked out of our space if we allow anyone to use the restroom . i ' m sorry that you didn ' t get to taste our wines . i want to extend the offer of a private tour and tasting with me up at the winery on foxen canyon road , where we have great wines and views and 2 restrooms for public use . i can be reached at 805 - 686 - 9604 x105\nvictoria told us that andrew is meticulous about everything he does , but is also a very friendly and personable individual . he\u2019s a family man ; he and his wife , kristen , have been married for almost 20 years .\ni had pre - arranged a \u201cgrape to glass\u201d tour for my husband and i at andrew murray on july 17th , 2015 . we didn\u2019t get off to a very good start when we found ourselves at the area 51 production warehouse , rather than the actual winery . we were swiftly put right by the friendly vineyard workers moving barrels around with forklifts , and arrived at the winery about 10 minutes late . our host , victoria , was charming and didn\u2019t seem too worried about our tardiness .\nthe three - month internship at capel vale wines in western australia lasted nine months , and murray quickly rose from barrel cleaner to assistant winemaker . he made his first wine there , at age 19 . to this day , the dual influences of french rhones and aussie shiraz inform his palate .\nlove am and e11even . the syrah ' s at am are hard to beat and 11 makes some great , fun grapes ( also , the only sparkling wine i love . ) helpful tip to those who may be confused : if you want to taste andrew murray wine , you have to go to the winery on foxen canyon . they do not taste it in los olivos . los olivos is the e11even tasting room . both are worth it ! ! but do not skip the am winery bc you ' saw they had a tasting room in lo ' . . .\ncurtis family was firestone\u2019s private label and andrew continues to produce wines under the curtis label . the winery also oversees production of the jarhead label wines for firestone . one dollar from every bottle of jarhead goes towards the marine corps scholarship foundation which provides assistance to families of fallen marines .\nthe vineyards have an in - built drip irrigation system which is important due to the ongoing drought conditions in california \u2013 so much so that they are self - sufficient until 2017 if there is no rain . vines are trained on a vertical trellis system with nets below to wrap up the vines to protect them from birds . at harvest - time , grapes are picked between 11pm \u2013 6am when they are the coolest .\nthere , he is planning to plant viognier and pinot noir ( murray loves the challenge of such a difficult grape ) and erect a\nfarm stand ,\nwhich sounds like camouflage for a tasting room . with or without a farm , however , he ' s going to make wine as he likes it .\nine i tasted . his syrah ' s are the best in the region and the best i ' ve ever had period . i also really love his non - rhone wines in his e11even wine line . my favorites are the petit verdo and the cabernet franc . i usually don ' t like sparkling wine but his sonorous sparkling wine is super good . do your self a favor and buy andrew murray wines like i do . i love to give his wine as gifts to my friends and family . i am a proud member of his wine club and can ' t wait for my next wine club shipment !\nwe visited the new vineyard and the tasting room ( great upgrades ) . i had previously visited area 51 and subsequently joined the wine club . i went on this trip with the intent of finding more wine clubs to join\u2014but never found anything as good as andrew murray , so i upgraded my wine club membership . we also sent many other oklahomans your way and will continue to in the future . we love your wines ( the rose was a sneaky hit this time ) ! it is such a pleasure for us to support you as you pursue your passion for wine . \u201d \u2013 todd blue . , \u2013 july 2014\nhe seems to relish the idea of being vineyard - less . he embraces the challenge to prove he is much more than the moniker of\nthe youngest ,\nand that a winemaker can excel , sans estate . while the move astonished many , it was , like most of the decisions murray made , based on firm foundations .\nthe andrew murray wines are so great and now they have 11 wines . . . . love the petite verdot hope they have more production next year . . . sold out . . . but the cab is also fantastic . . . . the servers are always wonderful and knowledgeable . . . . . i saw a 1 star review from injae k because of the bathroom . . . . this is ridiculous . . . . none of the wineries in los olivos have bathrooms . . . . everyone uses the public restrooms in town or at the church . . . . so a 1 star review for this should be removed . . . .\ni visit andrew murray ' s two tasting rooms every time i am in the area because i am a member , but i feel particularly inclined to write a review now because they have just released a new label called e11even . the wines are beautiful and unique . they only carry the five wines that he has produced to date . we especially loved the pinot noir and the petit verdot . holly did our tasting and she was so fantastic . . . she is very welcoming and knows a ton about the entire process of winemaking . we were lucky to be the only people in the tasting room so it was like getting a private lesson . thank you holly ! !\nmurray explained that his parents had wanted for some time to sell their property and move to a smaller place .\nknowing that this was going to happen one day , we had worked with oak savannah [ another vineyard on foxen canyon road ] \u2026 to make sure we ' d have a great vineyard source in the future ,\nhe said .\nit ' s an estate and microclimate that we are already well - familiar with . we ' ll now be getting syrah from there .\nhe added that zahoudanis plans to sell him some grapes\nso we ' ll continue to have fruit from our original source .\nmurray will make the wines in a facility leased from the firestone family , less than two miles from his old winery .\nthe movie gave murray a small boost .\n' sideways ' woke up folks within driving distance from los angeles and santa barbara who would normally go to napa ,\nhe says - - especially younger wine drinkers who are learning about his wines . still , los olivos is no yountville :\nno matter how we ' ve arrived , we still haven ' t arrived .\nhad another great time here ! andrew himself was pouring wine out on the terrance ! great place to sit outside and enjoy the great weather and wine . cheese plate was yummy , and his first champagne is a hit ! ! refreshing after our dozen canyon bike ride . great customer service , best syrahs in santa inez , and nicest tasting room and members lounge .\nimmediately after the sale andrew leased an old brewery on the property of nearby firestone winery and installed a state - of - the - art winemaking center . meanwhile , he had quietly been making wines for friends and will continue to do so , among them oak savanna vineyard , great oaks ranch and vineyard and calzada ridge vineyard . there is also the consulting gig for le chene bleu .\nthe producers gave him the script to read before shooting ; and he concluded it was a story about two losers and a plot with nothing redeemable . which is why he signed the agreement to allow his bottles to be filmed and his wines named in the dialogue . it is a testament to murray ' s business sense that though he thought the movie wouldn ' t amount to much , he didn ' t think the product placement would hurt .\nspanish - wine \u00fcberscout patrick mata , who grew up working on vineyards in spain , didn ' t speak any english when he came to america six years ago for college . now 26 , mata , who co - owns ol\u00e9 imports in westchester , new york , is perfectly bilingual\u0097and dedicated to teaching americans about overlooked spanish labels . he brings in more than 60 boutique spanish wines , many from up - and - coming regions like yecla , in the southeast . a fledgling winemaker , mata is also launching bellum , a late - harvest red from yecla , which debuts this fall ( 917 - 335 - 7462 ) . \u0097lindsey whitton\nwe then visited the barrel room which holds approx . 500 barrels . andrew loves french oak and also utilises the curtis winery barrels which came with the property . he prefers oak from nevers and troncais with a medium or medium ( + ) toast . barrels are used for 10 years and most wines are aged in barrel for about 18 months . only about 20 % new oak is used so that it is not overpowering . the barrels lose about one - third of a bottle every 3 weeks in evaporation .\nmurray now joins the growing group of maverick , peripatetic winemakers who don ' t own land or farm their own grapes . perhaps as a measure of his coming - of - age , though , he has been hired as a consultant by xavier and nicole rolet , new owners of the former domaine de la verriere in the gigondas region and its neighboring area in france . their soon - to - debut label , le chene bleu , will appear on viognier , syrah , grenache and other rhone bottlings that buck france ' s hallowed appellation system .\nabout the 15 percent alcohol that is almost common in his reds now , murray passes on the blame .\ni believe in low - alcohol wines , but they ' re not commercially acceptable .\nhe says his distributors began to express discomfort when he released a 13 . 5 percent syrah . and distributors , he says , go by wine critics . the fault is in the system , he believes .\nif you taste a low - alcohol wine after an afternoon of in - your - face high alcohol wines , it tastes flat .\nwhat a beautiful tasting room . this is right in the middle of town . let me start by saying how amazing the winds are ! we went here as part of a wine tour with a group of doctors from kaiser hospital set up by one of our friends . we love the syrah and his line of e11even wines especially the sparkling wine called sonorous which you really have to try . the e11even wines are non rh\u00f4ne varieties like petit verdot and cab franc and sparkling wine . so , even if you do not like syrah there ' s something for everyone ! so yummy ! i really do think his wines are the best in the region and the price is unbeatable . we joined his wine club and we love taking his wines to our friends because we love telling the story of how we met andrew murray at his winery and he poured wine for us and was so nice to us . plus , everyone loves the way his wines taste . it ' s a perfect price point for gifts and an every day wine to drink . above all , his wines taste good .\nno , we\u2019re not talking about a poisonous snake . with any of the above clubs , you can add a magnum of a special selection wine . what\u2019s a magnum ? it\u2019s 1 . 5 liters or the equivalent of two ( 2 ) normal 750 ml bottles of wine . andrew signs each bottle and they make great gifts or party bottles . you receive the applicable wine club discount on the effective cost of two ( 2 ) additional bottles with your regular wine club shipment ( typically adds $ 60 - $ 80 depending on club and wine , plus tax and shipping ) . so go ahead and strike now\u2026add the magnum adder !\nwe also tried the 2012 esp\u00e9rance central coast gsm ( $ 25 ) made with 60 % grenache , 25 % syrah and 15 % mourv\u00e8dre , which is known as their signature rh\u00f4ne blend . the name esp\u00e9rance means \u2018hope\u2019 in french , which signifies the wine epiphany andrew had while in france . this wine is heavily concentrated with ripe fruit , sweet spice and a bit of oak . a nice blend for a great price . lastly , the 2012 terra bella vineyard syrah ( $ 36 ) from paso robles . this is a lovely wine with enticing aromas of vanilla , tree bark and beef jerky with dark berries on the palate . very smooth and tasty . to that i say , \u2018sante ! \u2019 which is \u2018cheers ! \u2019 in french .\nwindow . _ taboola = window . _ taboola | | [ ] ; _ taboola . push ( { mode : ' thumbnails - c ' , container : ' taboola - interstitial - gallery - thumbnails - 5 ' , placement : ' interstitial gallery thumbnails 5 ' , target _ type : ' mix ' } ) ; _ taboola . push ( { flush : true } ) ;\nwindow . _ taboola = window . _ taboola | | [ ] ; _ taboola . push ( { mode : ' thumbnails - c ' , container : ' taboola - interstitial - gallery - thumbnails - 8 ' , placement : ' interstitial gallery thumbnails 8 ' , target _ type : ' mix ' } ) ; _ taboola . push ( { flush : true } ) ;\nthe los angeles times , bon appetit and appellation magazine praised him soon after he exploded onto the scene with world - class bottles of viognier and syrah , rhone varietals that almost no americans were planting . by 1999 , when he was 27 , the chronicle named him a winemaker to watch .\nin 2002 , two of his 1999 syrahs were recommended by the chronicle ' s tasting panel . in 2004 , food & wine magazine named him first on its list of tastemakers under 35 . in 2006 , the chronicle wine section awarded three stars to his 2004 tous les jours syrah .\ni was famous for being young - - i got pretty tired of it ,\nhe says now , still recognizable as the geeky , tall , rail - thin , uc berkeley intellectual he was before he transferred to uc davis to study enology .\nonce the restaurants were sold , james purchased the ranch and moved the family to the santa ynez valley . then the murrays went to france to indulge their passion for fine food and wine .\nwe took andy along because he could translate for us ,\nsays mother fran .\nwe knew we were in trouble when he stopped translating and started having conversations with the winemakers .\nthe murrays , led by james , decided that they would grow rhone grapes in santa barbara because they loved the rhone , and because few americans were growing rhone varietals in the 1980s .\ninstead , he went to uc berkeley , where he flitted among english , archaeology and paleontology . when he wanted to switch to davis , his academic adviser told him to go to australia to catch the growing season in the southern hemisphere .\nmy style has the politeness of the french , and the brashness of the australians . i walk the razor ' s edge .\nback at davis , he was happy to bounce around disciplines and avoid hard science courses . urged by his wife ( then girlfriend ) kristen , to complete a degree , he relented and wrote a paper to justify the courses he had taken ( in enology , viticulture and business ) in order to earn his bachelor ' s degree .\neven during university and certainly afterward , the praise rolled in . in 1999 , robert m . parker jr . called the winery\none of the shining stars in the santa barbara firmament .\nin the ' 90s , the murrays decided to move their tasting room to grand avenue in downtown los olivos , after they realized their remote location made them hard to find .\ni literally matured - - physically , emotionally and professionally - - on that ranch . i grew up on it .\nyet he is not maudlin about the loss .\nwhen you literally spill sweat - - and sometimes real blood - - on a farm , it becomes very special to you .\nmore important , the capital that he used to plow back into farming can now be plowed into his new winery . what he used to have to spend on the farm , he can now spend on the larger , cutting - edge winemaking equipment and a bottling line . those vines , he points out , contain the early mistakes the family made as neophyte growers .\nhe used to think of his own estate in blocks of flavor , he says . now , with the freedom to pick and choose from the best in all the surrounding appellations - - santa ynez valley , santa maria valley , santa rita hills and paso robles - - his spice rack has expanded .\nwhether he is bottling a single - vineyard wine or a multi - vineyard effort ,\ni am always blending . every cluster i choose for my single - vineyard wines is a blending of the grapes i pick . i am always blending for taste .\ntasting and tweaking the wines in the lab - - and more importantly , once the blends are in barrels - - is now a daily ritual before bottling and release .\nit ' s after the juices marry and sit together . . . i can get my head around the wine .\nthere are more changes planned . when pressed , he says that indeed he hopes to have a vineyard and estate in his future , perhaps on the farmland of his in - laws . terroir draws him back .\nmeanwhile , he knows what it ' s like to push himself to the edge , as he trains 70 to 100 miles on his bicycle . getting back to the land is a faraway dream , and he is pedaling for the long haul .\nhe adds ,\nwine critics have killed softer wines . if they taste 50 to 100 wines at one sitting , the high alcohol ones will come out on top .\nin some ways , he intimates , he can ' t argue with the results :\nrobert parker jr . has been generous to us . we certainly make some unabashedly big syrahs that collectors love .\nhis own heart , he suggests , lies with lower alcohol levels .\nwhen asked about\nsideways ,\nhe says ,\ni thought 500 people were going to see this film .\na few other vintners dismissed the movie out of hand , and wouldn ' t sign on at all .\nzahoudanis , who developed his love for wine in greece , where he grew up , plans to launch a new label named demetria estates , after his daughter . he also purchased ashley ' s vineyard , planted to chardonnay and pinot noir , from fess parker winery in 2005 and renamed the site gaia , after the greek goddess of the earth . ( painted hills has been renamed demetria vineyard . )\ndemetria will release its first wine , a pinot blanc , this summer , followed by a range of rh\u00f4ne and burgundy varietals and a white rh\u00f4ne blend called papou (\ngrandfather\nin greek ) . the winery will also continue to sell grapes from the gaia vineyard to wineries such as brewer - clifton , david bruce and tantara .\nto protect the quality of our conversations , only members may submit comments . member benefits include access to more than 315 , 000 reviews in our wine ratings search ; a first look at ratings in our insider , advance and tasting highlights ; value wines ; the personal wine list / my cellar tool , hundreds of wine - friendly recipes and more .\nwine spectator is hiring an assistant editor at its new york office . get more details .\nf & w ; names the 35 most fearsome talents in wine and food , all 35 years old or under : maverick artisans , renegade importers , ingenious activists , visionary entrepreneurs and one brilliant guy who knows more than anyone about chinese restaurants in l . a .\nitalian - food emissary in 1998 , jason denton , 34 , launched new york city ' s wine - bar trend at his tiny restaurant , ' ino , using one panino press and 10 carefully chosen wines by the glass . the formula , which combines an authentic and inexpensive italian experience with a fun environment and top - quality ingredients , worked , and jason has gone on to become one of the city ' s most successful young restaurateurs . in the past few years , jason teamed up with mario batali ( for whom he ' d worked as a waiter at po ) to open the roman trattoria lupa and the boisterous pizzeria - enoteca otto . in 2003 , jason and his brother joe , 29 , debuted ' inoteca , a bigger version of ' ino with a menu of italian small plates . like ' ino , it ' s authentic , inexpensive , fun\u0097and a hit ( ' inoteca ; 212 - 614 - 0473 ) . \u0097ratha tep\ne - food impresario a typical day on urltoken : members debate sydney ' s best places to eat , swap ethiopian recipes and , in the case of steven shaw , the site ' s director , critique new york city ' s haute per se restaurant . shaw , 35 , monitors everything from egullet ' s roughly 33 , 000 discussion topics to its debut web - journal documentary on the opening of grant achatz ' s alinea restaurant in chicago . founded in 2001 , egullet now has more than 15 , 000 food - obsessed fans on six continents . the site offers more than 60 cooking classes , an online food magazine and q & a ; sessions with culinary stars such as anthony bourdain\u0097a breadth of coverage that shaw believes is perhaps egullet ' s greatest strength . \u0097rob willey\nurban food activists west oakland , california , is a low - income zone where the residents usually worry more about how much food costs than about whether that food is locally grown or organic . but the activists who founded people ' s grocery\u0097oakland residents leander sellers , 25 , and brahm ahmadi and malaika edwards , both 29\u0097are selling their neighbors fruits and vegetables that are inexpensive , pesticide - free and grown on small regional farms or , through a youth entrepreneurship program , in urban gardens . in september 2003 , after two years of selling from street stands , the nonprofit launched its mobile market , a refurbished postal truck that parks at public schools and churches and that now serves 100 households . people ' s grocery will further expand its neighborhood ' s healthy food selection with a cooperatively run natural - foods store ( 510 - 763 - 0328 ) . \u0097r . t .\nmidas - touch wine auctioneer when british - born richard brierley , 31 , first went to bordeaux 11 years ago , it was to study politics , not to drink wine . a summer job\u0097leading mo\u00ebt & chandon cellar tours\u0097changed his mind . after working at sotheby ' s , brierley took over christie ' s new york wine office in 2001 and shifted sales toward big - ticket bottles with quantifiable success : the average lot price rose from a few hundred dollars to more than $ 1 , 500 . in one of brierley ' s best moments , doris duke ' s collection , which included 17 bottles of 1921 dom p\u00e9rignon , sold for $ 3 . 75 million ( christie ' s ; 212 - 636 - 2000 ) . \u0097r . t .\nbbq biographer with a mini - disc recorder , a ready appetite and a 1978 ford pickup , amy evans is compiling a culinary history of the american south , one interview at a time . as associate director of the southern foodways alliance ' s oral history initiative , evans , 33 , travels through the south finding subjects\u0097waitresses , pit masters , tamale makers\u0097whose memories chronicle disappearing southern life . she ' s building an archive of materials from photos to audio recordings and making them available on the web .\namy is creating a record of a time , a place and a people ,\nsays her boss , food historian john t . edge .\nand in 40 years we ' ll want to know about it\n( urltoken ) . \u0097elizabeth alsop\ngardening guru when 98 - year - old longwood gardens began showing signs of wear , tres fromme decided to do more than just repair the conservatories ' leaky roofs . instead , he incorporated brilliant new designs into the 1 , 050 - acre property in chester county , pennsylvania . while preserving the classical aesthetic of the gardens ' founder , pierre du pont , former chairman of both dupont and general motors , fromme , 33 , drew inspiration from modernist and postmodernist designers and architects like mies van der rohe . for the east conservatory redesign , for instance , fromme is bringing hedges indoors and adding a small canal with black - dyed water that reflects the colorful plants ( 610 - 388 - 1000 or urltoken ) . \u0097r . t .\nspirit seer after five years of working in finance in moscow , and then returning to search out the best vodka , david katz , 31 , had a brainstorm : he decided to develop a vodka with the full flavor of russian vodkas and the smoothness american drinkers prefer . his recipe uses a blend of wheat and rye spirits distilled five times and water softened by five types of purification , from sand filtration to ultraviolet light . his zyr vodka , which is made outside moscow , has a lemon - zest aroma and a sweet aftertaste ; it ' s so smooth it can be sipped neat\u0097the way katz prefers\u0097and it ' s served at places like new york ' s jean georges and brasserie perrier in philadelphia ( urltoken ) . \u0097r . t ."]}
{"id": 56293, "summary": [{"text": "the curtiss-wright corporation is an american-based , global diversified product manufacturer and service provider for the commercial , industrial , defense and energy markets .", "topic": 3}, {"text": "created in 1929 from the consolidation of curtiss aeroplane and motor company , wright aeronautical ( founded by glenn l. martin and the wright brothers as wright-martin ) , and various supplier companies , by the end of world war ii it was the largest aircraft manufacturer in the united states , supplying whole aircraft in large numbers to the u.s. armed forces .", "topic": 8}, {"text": "it has since evolved away from final assembly of finished aircraft , becoming a component manufacturer specializing in actuators , aircraft controls , valves , and surface treatment services .", "topic": 8}, {"text": "it also is a supplier to commercial nuclear power , nuclear navy systems , industrial vehicles and to the oil and gas industries . ", "topic": 22}], "title": "curtiss - wright", "paragraphs": ["the curtiss - wright corporation was formed in june 1929 by the merger of the curtiss aeroplane and motor co . and the wright aeronautical corporation . curtiss - wright operated in three main divisions : the curtiss - wright airplane division , which manufactured airframes until it closed down in 1951 ; the wright aeronautical corporation , which produced aeronautical engines ; and the curtiss - wright propeller division , which manufactured propellers .\ncurtiss wright aircraft plane builders . curtiss p - 36 pursuits . curtiss p - 40 pursuit . 18 photos in total . lockheed doubletail . consolidated fighter .\ncurtiss - wright delivers performance breakthrough for vxworks - based hpec systems . . .\ncurtiss - wright ensures the reliability of commercial passenger aircraft for travelers around the world .\ncurtiss - wright controls industrial . the new power behind control devices and systems for industrial\nthis one given to the curtiss - wright corporation in 1942 . in leather compact .\nlist aircraft range from curtiss p - 40 warhawk to curtiss p - 36 hawk .\ncurtiss - wright debuts quick start kit to ease access to its next generation . . .\npaul cook looks at research conducted by curtiss - wright to find out where . . .\nhe added that all three businesses will operate within the curtiss - wright controls industrial division .\n1931 curtiss - wright\njunior\n( on loan from h . hale - ny )\nmarked bastian bros , rochester ny on the back . here ' s a gold production award pin from curtiss wright . wwii era . curtiss wright service pin . production soldier 100 % .\ncurtiss - wright p - 36b 38 - 020 . ( u . s . air force )\ncurtiss - wright controls industrial . the new power behind control devices and systems for industrial vehicles and equipment\ndon berlin left curtiss in december 1941 . was that a large reason for the fall of curtiss ?\ncurtiss - wright awarded $ 28 million contract to support u . s . navy\u2019s virginia - class submarine program\ncurtiss - wright industrial technologies and products deliver high value performance , dependability and safety in extreme operating environments .\ncurtiss - wright nuclear \u2013 newmarket curtiss - wright nuclear canada 165 pony drive , newmarket , on l3y 7b5 t : 905 . 954 . 0841 | f : 905 . 954 . 0415 email : npsi @ urltoken\ncurtiss - wright unveils assured position , navigation & timing ( a - pnt ) solutions for . . .\nhere ' s a plastic service pin from curtiss wright . wwii era . curtiss wright service pin . production soldier . although they are the most plain , they ' re harder to find than the fancier ones .\n39 - 156 , allison engineering co . , allison engineering co . v - 1710 - 33 , allison engineering co . v - 1710 - c15 , browning aircraft machine gun caliber . 30 m2 , browning machine gun caliber . 50 an - m2 , curtiss electric propellers , curtiss - wright airplane division , curtiss - wright corporation , curtiss - wright model 81a - 1 , curtiss - wright p - 40 warhawk , donovan reese berlin , h . lloyd child , harold caminez , pursuit\nas a result of the successes of the pioneers of the aviation industry , curtiss - wright corporation was formed from the merger of 12 wright and curtiss affiliated companies on july 5 , 1929 . on august 22nd of that same year , curtiss - wright corporation was listed on the new york stock exchange where it still trades today .\nstay ahead of the game with curtiss - wright and the vpx3 - 530 for signal intelligence and electronic warfare .\ntable of u . s . airplane factories in ww2 - grumman , curtiss - wright , bell , etc .\ncurtiss - wright model 75 , nx17y . ( ray wagner collection , san diego air & space museum archives )\nthe decade of the seventies saw curtiss - wright move forward in a number of areas of emerging and innovative technology .\nlist of all curtiss - wright airplanes and aircraft types , with images , specs , and other information . these active and retired curtiss - wright planes are listed in alphabetical order , but if you ' re looking for a particular aircraft you can look for it using the\nsearch\nbar . the curtiss - wright aircrafts on this list include all planes , jets , helicopters , and other flying vehicles ever made by curtiss - wright . unless you ' re an aviation expert you probably can ' t think of every aircraft made by curtiss - wright , so use this list to find a few popular curtiss - wright planes and helicopters that have been used a lot in the course of history .\ndiversity , commitment to excellence and dedication to the spirit of pioneering innovation continue to drive the employees of curtiss - wright .\nthe first production curtiss - wright p - 40 warhawk , 39 - 156 . ( u . s . air force )\ncurtiss - wright p - 40 warhawks of the 8th pursuit group at langley field , virginia , 1940 . ( unattributed )\nthe curtiss museum is fortunate to have an extensive collection of curtiss and curtiss - related vintage aircraft and antique aircraft - certainly one of the largest of its kind under one roof .\ncurtiss - wright corporation has the most renowned legacy in the aerospace industry . in 1929 , curtiss - wright was formed by the merger of companies founded by glenn curtiss , the father of naval aviation , and the wright brothers , renowned for history\u2019s first flight . these technological pioneers ushered in the era of aviation and their trailblazing spirit made history . curtiss - wright has changed dramatically over the past eight decades , and continues to transform itself to be at the forefront of the markets that we serve .\ncurtiss - wright is growing shareholder value through leadership in strategically aligned global markets supporting defense , energy and commercial / industrial customers .\ncurtiss - wright valve group - farris darwin road , corby , nn17 5xz , uk phone : + 44 . 1536 . 425980\ncurtiss - wright sensors & controls - gastonia 3120 northwest boulevard , gastonia , north carolina 28052 phone : 704 . 869 . 2300\ncurtiss - wright products support precision and high reliability in camera crane stabilization , utility inspection , high viscosity pumping and train tilting .\ncurtiss - wright corporation has the most renowned legacy in the aerospace industry with 85 years of growth . in 1929 , curtiss - wright was formed by the merger of companies founded by glenn curtiss , the father of naval aviation , and the wright brothers , renowned for history\u2019s first flight . these technological pioneers ushered in the era of aviation and their trailblazing spirit made history . curtiss - wright has changed dramatically over the past eight decades , and continues to transform itself to be at the forefront of the markets that we serve .\nthis collection consists of the corporate records of the curtiss - wright corporation . included in the collection are technical and engineering reports of curtiss - wright airplane division ' s operations in st . louis ( robertson ) , mo ( 1935 - 1945 ) and buffalo , ny , ( 1932 - 1945 ) , as well as aas material division and aaf air technical services command memorandum reports collected by curtiss - wright ' s st . louis and buffalo technical reference libraries . the collection also contains the files of curtiss - wright ' s patent department , which hold records of patents filed by curtiss - wright and patent - infringement cases involving curtiss - wright . also included in the collection are specifications issued by and photos commissioned by the keystone aircraft corporation ( huff - daland airplanes , inc . until march 1927 ) , which had been acquired by wright in 1928 along with loening aeronautical engineering corp . , and formed the keystone division of curtiss - wright until 1932 when keystone ' s bristol , pa factory closed its doors . the collection also contains financial records of the curtiss - wright airports corporation , which was liquidated in 1936 , as well as an extensive negative collection featuring curtiss - wright aircraft from the 1930s and 1940s , concentrated especially on the war years .\nfor a brief time , curtiss - wright licensed rights to the wankel rotary engine from nsu in 1958 as a possible aircraft power plant . for this major innovative engineering project , curtiss - wright relied extensively on the design leadership of nsu - wankel engineer max bentele .\ncurtiss - wright sensors & controls - shelby 201 old boiling springs road , shelby , north carolina 28152 phone : 704 . 481 . 1150\n\u201cthe lifting mechanism on one of london ' s most famous landmarks , tower bridge , uses linear sensors supplied by curtiss - wright . \u201d\nfurther information is available from the curtiss - wright controls industrial website ( urltoken ) or by calling + 44 ( 0 ) 1425 271444 .\nthe company recently acquired north carolina - based curtiss - wright corp . \u2019s medical and media isolation product lines , according to a statement .\ncurtiss wright aircraft engine technical bulletins in original binder as pictured . thanks for looking . let us know if you have any questions . 120871fc1\nthe acquisition of pg drives technology significantly strengthens and expands curtiss - wright ' s existing industrial controls business , providing growth in a new direction and a strong presence in the rapidly growing electric vehicle market ,\nsaid martin benante , chairman and ceo , curtiss - wright corporation .\ncurtiss - wright valve group - farris 15 shaver street , brantford , ontario , n3t 5t3 , canada phone : + 1519 . 756 . 4800\ncurtiss - wright nuclear \u2013 brea enertech 2950 birch street , brea , california 92821 phone : 714 . 528 . 2301 email : enertech @ urltoken\n\u00a9 2015 - 2017 curtiss - wright . all rights reserved . all trademarks acknowledged . use of this site indicates acceptance of our privacy policy .\ncurtiss - wright p - 36c camouflage test , maxwell field , 1940 . ( ray wagner collection , san diego air & space museum archives )\nthe incredible growth of commercial aviation in the decade following world war ii again placed tremendous demand on curtiss - wright ' s capability to provide reliable reciprocating engines and propellers . curtiss - wright engines powered the mainstays of commercial aviation in the fifties ; planes like the douglas dc - 7 and lockheed super constellation . military demands for jet engines took curtiss - wright into that field and the j - 65 engine enjoyed a long production run .\ncurtiss - wright valve group - ph\u00f6nix am springbrunnen 23 , 39179 barleben , germany phone : + 49 . 39203 . 962600 email : daume @ urltoken\ncurtiss - wright offers a variety of video distribution , management , and switching products to meet demanding applications including search and rescue and border patrol operations .\nduring world war ii , curtiss - wright produced 142 , 840 aircraft engines , 146 , 468 electric propellers and 29 , 269 airplanes . curtiss - wright employed 180 , 000 workers , and ranked second among united states corporations in the value of wartime production contracts ( behind only general motors ) .\n< em > flying into yesterday : my search for the curtiss - wright aeronautical engineering cadettes < / em > , by jean - vi lenthe .\nunique opportunity to acquire a 1931 curtiss - wright 12w bi - plane lovingly restored to beautiful flying condition . this aircraft has been restored . . .\nheadquartered in charlotte , nc , curtiss - wright controls is the motion control segment of curtiss - wright corporation , and a leading designer and manufacturer of advanced technologies for niche actuation and drive applications , integrated sensors and electronic subsystems internationally for the aerospace and defense markets . for more information , visit urltoken .\ncurtiss - wright controls , inc . , headquartered in charlotte , nc , is the motion control business segment of curtiss - wright corporation . this business segment designs and manufactures complex motion control components , systems and subsystems for very specialized defense , commercial aerospace and general industrial applications . for more information , visit urltoken\ncurtiss - wright valve group - farris no . 3 quanhui road , tianjin , 301700 , people\u2019s rebublic of china phone : + 86 . 22 . 82166110\ncurtiss - wright sensors & controls \u2013 chanhassen 18400 west 77th street , chanhassen , minnesota 55317 phone : 952 . 500 . 6200 email : info @ urltoken\ncurtiss - wright defense solutions - santa clarita 28965 avenue penn , santa clarita , california 91355 phone : 661 . 257 . 4430 email : ds @ urltoken\ncurtiss - wright nuclear \u2013 cincinnati qualtech np 4600 east tech drive , cincinnati , ohio 45245 phone : 513 . 528 . 7900 email : qualtechnp @ urltoken\ncurtiss - wright nuclear \u2013 cromwell scientech plant performance 700 corporate row , cromwell , connecticut 06416 phone : 860 . 632 . 7215 email : scientech @ urltoken\ncurtiss - wright nuclear \u2013 berwick scientech information solutions 38 bomboy lane , berwick , pennsylvania 18603 phone : 570 . 752 . 8120 email : scientech @ urltoken\n6 may 1935 : at buffalo , new york , the prototype curtiss - wright model 75 , nx17y , serial number 11923 , made its first flight .\n1st lieutenant benjamin scovill kelsey in the cockpit of a curtiss - wright p - 36a hawk , circa 1938 . ( u . s . air force )\n1000 wright way , cheswick , pennsylvania 15024 phone : 724 . 275 . 5000\ncurtiss - wright ' s aircraft engine maintenance , repair and overhaul business was transformed over the years . with the decline of curtiss - wright ' s engine business , the company redirected the skills and physical facilities of its overhaul business to refurbishing and rebuilding industrial gas generators , which were essentially derivatives of jet engine technology .\ncurtiss - wright valve group - ph\u00f6nix am stadtbruch 6 , 34471 volkmarsen , germany phone : + 49 . 5693 . 988 . 0 email : phoenix @ urltoken\ncurtiss - wright valve group - ph\u00f6nix am springbrunnen 21 - 23 , 39179 barleben , germany phone : + 49 . 39203 . 898930 email : strack @ urltoken\ncurtiss - wright sensors & controls \u2013 gilbert 1150 north fiesta blvd . , gilbert , arizona 85233 phone : 480 . 758 . 6026 email : ussales @ urltoken\ncurtiss - wright defense solutions - dayton 2600 paramount place , suite 200 , fairborn , ohio 45324 phone : 937 . 252 . 5601 email : ds @ urltoken\ncurtiss - wright defense solutions - ottawa 333 palladium drive , kanata , ontario k2v 1a6 , canada phone : 613 . 599 . 9199 email : ds @ urltoken\nexplaining the benefits of the pgdt acquisition , managing director hal chenhall said curtiss - wright is an ideal parent , bringing increased investment and resources to the business .\ncurtiss - wright , which primarily manufactures components for the aerospace and defense industries , originally obtained the medical and media isolation product line as a result of their acquisition of south bend controls in 2011 . since the product line did not fit curtiss - wright\u2019s primary operation , the company opted to sell it to humphrey products .\nthe loss of the contract was fatal to the company ; the curtiss - wright corporation closed down its aviation division , selling its assets to north american aviation .\nwhen wright aeronautical was incorporated in 1919 , its charter was the design and manufacture of aero engines . although the wright brothers were no longer involved with the company ( wilbur had died and orville had other interests ) , it can be said that the wright aeronautical engine tradition began with the first wright brothers ' engine in 1903 .\ncurtiss - wright corporation is an innovative engineering company that provides highly engineered , critical function products , systems and services in the areas of flow control , motion control and metal treatment to the defense , energy and commercial / industrial markets . the legacy company of glenn curtiss and the wright brothers , curtiss - wright has a long tradition of design and manufacturing innovation along with long - standing customer relationships . the company employs approximately 8 , 400 people worldwide . for more information , visit urltoken\n1st lieutenant benjamin scovill kelsey , air corps , united states army , with a curtiss wright p - 36a hawk , air corps serial number 38 - 2 , at wright field , ohio , circa 1938 . ( ray wagner collection / sdasm )\nchristchurch , uk \u2013 friday , 2 august 2013 \u2013 curtiss - wright controls industrial \u2013 a member of curtiss - wright corporation and leaders in control devices and systems for industrial and medical vehicles and equipment \u2013 has completed the acquisition of pg drives technology and a merger with williams controls to complement its existing penny + giles brand .\nabout curtiss - wright controls industrial the curtiss - wright controls industrial ( www . cwc - ind . com ) business unit is formed from a group of established specialist companies who are experts in the design , testing , manufacture and marketing of a range of components and systems for the safe and reliable operation and control of mobile and static machinery - especially advanced electric - powered vehicles , heavy trucks , buses , off - road and military vehicles and motorsport . about curtiss - wright controls , inc . headquartered in charlotte , nc , curtiss - wright controls is the controls segment of curtiss - wright corporation and a leading designer and manufacturer of advanced technologies for niche actuation and drive applications , integrated sensors and electronic subsystems internationally for the aerospace and defense markets . for more information , visit www . cwcontrols . com .\ncurtiss nc - 4 design , construction , and testing reports , . . .\ncurtiss - wright valve group - farris 9945 . 50th st , suite 404 , edmonton , t6a 0l4 , canada phone : + 1 . 780 . 465 . 2262\ncurtiss - wright sensors & controls \u2013 germany frankfurter str . 107 , raunheim , 65479 , germany phone : + 49 . 6142 . 175900 email : info @ urltoken\ncurtiss - wright defense solutions - ashburn 20130 lakeview center plaza , suite 200 , ashburn , virginia 20147 phone : 703 . 779 . 7800 email : ds @ urltoken\ncurtiss - wright indal technologies - ontario 3570 hawkestone road , mississauga , ontario , l5c 2v8 , canada phone : 905 . 275 . 5300 email : ds @ urltoken\ncurtiss - wright nuclear \u2013 middleburg heights nova machine products 18001 sheldon road , middleburg heights , ohio 44130 phone : 216 . 267 . 3200 email : nova @ urltoken\ncommenting for curtiss - wright controls industrial ( cwci ) , senior vice president kevin rayment says :\nthe acquisition and merger significantly strengthens and expands curtiss - wright ' s existing industrial controls business , providing growth in new markets and a strong presence in the on - and off - highway sectors and rapidly growing electric vehicle market .\nin 2002 , curtiss - wright acquired penny & giles , a supplier of black boxes and sensing devices ( hybrid linear , hybrid rotary , and vrvt sensors ) .\nhybricon ' s expertise in advanced packaging and thermal management for deployed military system enclosures will strengthen curtiss - wright ' s leadership position in the aerospace and defense electronic subsystems market ,\nsaid martin r . benante , chairman and ceo of curtiss - wright corporation .\nthe addition of hybricon ' s electronic enclosure technologies in our overall design and manufacturing portfolio will expand our system integration capabilities and significantly enhance curtiss - wright ' s ability to provide mission - critical rugged solutions to customers worldwide .\nour legacy of innovation has its roots in the earliest successes of the wright brothers and glenn curtiss . the eventual merger of curtiss aeroplane and motor corporation with wright aeronautical corporation in 1929 , a few months before the start of the great depression , brought together 18 affiliated companies and 29 subsidiaries , which formally created the curtiss - wright corporation . with total assets of more than $ 70 million and stock valued at $ 220 million , the company was immediately considered the world ' s most prodigious aviation concern .\ncurtiss - wright corporation is a diversified company headquartered in lyndhurst , new jersey . the company designs , manufactures and overhauls products for motion control and flow control applications and additionally is a provider of metal treatment services . the firm employs approximately 3 , 200 people . more information on curtiss - wright can be found on the internet at urltoken .\nas war clouds formed in europe , the armed forces of the united states began to accelerate defense preparations and curtiss - wright played a major part in the production of armaments for the war effort . curtiss - wright ' s incredible record of mass production , scale - up and management during world war ii is a matter of documented history .\ncurtiss - wright valve group - nu - torque 9825 willows road , suite 160 , redmond , wa 98052 , usa phone : + 1 . 425 . 885 . 1920\ncurtiss - wright valve group - farris 10195 brecksville road , brecksville , oh 44141 , usa phone : + 1 . 440 . 838 . 7690 email : farris @ urltoken\ncurtiss - wright valve group - farris room 3709 , no . 1 jianguomenwai dajie , beijing , 10004 , people\u2019s rebublic of china phone : + 86 . 10 . 65058966\ncurtiss - wright sensors & controls - stratford 789 erie street , stratford , ontario , n4z 1a1 , canada phone : 519 . 271 . 3880 email : ussales @ urltoken\ncurtiss - wright drive technology - switzerland badstrasse 5 , ch - 8212 , neuhausen am rheinfall , switzerland phone : + 41 . 5267 . 46522 email : ds @ urltoken\ncurtiss - wright nuclear \u2013 irvine anatec 38 executive park , suite 350 , irvine , ca 92614 phone : 949 . 271 . 7520 email : anatec - lmt @ urltoken\ncurtiss - wright nuclear \u2013 huntsville qualtech np 125 west loop nw , suite 200 , huntsville , alabama 35806 phone : 256 . 722 . 8500 email : qualtechnp @ urltoken\ncurtiss - wright nuclear \u2013 danbury scientech engineered products and netco 44 shelter rock road , danbury , connecticut 06810 phone : 203 . 448 . 3310 email : scientech @ urltoken\ndata and signal processing continues requiring increased performance with lower power and high performance i / o . curtiss - wright addresses these demands through full line of vpx processor cards .\ncurtiss - wright\u2019s chief test pilot , h . lloyd child , in the cockpit of a p - 40 warhawk , circa 1940 . ( rudy arnold collection / nasm )\ncurtiss challenger engine 185 h . p . wright aeronautical corporation . in good condition , the top is a little crinkled , one small tear on side - see pics .\naircraft - glenn h . curtiss aviation museum collections - finger lakes - hammondsport , ny\ncurtiss - wright valve group - kps 3ma 713 siwha ind . complex , kyunggi - do , 429 . 450 , korea phone : + 82 . 31 . 431 . 7132\ncurtiss - wright sensors & controls - long island 175 central avenue , suite 100 , farmingdale , new york 11735 phone : 631 . 756 . 4740 email : ussales @ urltoken\ncurtiss - wright nuclear \u2013 hutchinson lmt 980 2nd avenue s . e . , hutchinson , mn 55350 phone : 320 - 316 - 3531 email : anatec - lmt @ urltoken\ndorothy cochrane , jeremy kinney , and betty masket , a curtiss - wright aeronautical engineering cadette , standing by the helldiver in the udvar - hazy center in chantilly , va .\ncurtiss - wright has a long tradition of providing state - of - the - art , reliable solutions through trusted customer relationships to the commercial , industrial , defense and energy markets .\ncustomers rely on curtiss - wright\u2019s long - standing relationships and established reputation as a trusted supplier of advanced technology for platforms and programs on land , at sea and in the air .\ncurtiss - wright provides our nation , and several international defense forces , with vital aerospace and ground defense systems and support , reflecting our diversification and strong presence on key military platforms .\ncurtiss - wright valve group - solent & pratt napolean house , corbin way , bridport , dt6 3ux , uk phone : + 44 . 1308 . 422256 email : salessp @ urltoken\ncurtiss - wright avionics & electronics - christchurch 1 airfield road , christchurch , dorset bh23 3tg , uk phone : + 44 . 1202 . 481 . 771 email : ds @ urltoken\ncurtiss - wright nuclear \u2013 clearwater scientech information solutions 29399 us highway 19 north , suite 320 , clearwater , florida 33761 phone : 727 . 669 . 3000 email : scientech @ urltoken\ncurtiss - wright corporation curtiss electric propellers , propeller assembly , chart 2 .\nblack - and - white photograph of color - coded chart , detail cutaway drawing of blade base and hub of a variable - pitch propeller showing the various internal systems . circa mid 1940s .\nin 1940 , curtiss - wright introduced the famous p - 40 war hawk , which through december , 1944 was to have a production run of 13 , 738 planes and serve with distinction in the air forces of 28 nations during world war ii . curtiss - wright ' s aggregate war score : 142 , 840 aircraft engines ; 146 , 468 electric propellers ; 29 , 269 airplanes which included the curtiss commando transport and the navy dive bomber , the helldiver .\ncurtiss - wright provides leading edge technologies that are relied upon to enhance our customers\u2019 safety , reliability and performance in the most demanding environments within the commercial nuclear power and naval defense industries .\ncurtiss - wright ' s market diversification has positioned the company to benefit from the global economic expansion taking place across our markets , with a healthy mix in government and commercial sectors . *\ncurtiss - wright industrial group \u2013 sales , 210 ranger street , brea , ca 92821 , usa phone : + 1 . 714 . 982 . 1862 email : cwig . us @ urltoken\ncurtiss - wright defense solutions \u2013 salt lake city 3222 so . washington street , salt lake city , utah 84115 - 3426 phone : 801 . 483 . 1533 email : ds @ urltoken\ncurtiss - wright nuclear \u2013 idaho falls scientech plant monitoring and controls 1350 / 1360 whitewater drive , idaho falls , id 83402 phone : 208 . 497 . 3333 email : scientech @ urltoken\ncurtiss - wright supports the upgrade of existing nuclear power plants globally to meet the need for reliable , inexpensive power , and provides critical , advanced technologies to the next generation of nuclear reactors .\ncurtiss - wright industrial group - sales , schleissheimer str . 91a , 85748 garching , germany phone : + 49 . 89 . 5404 . 100 . 0 email : cwig . de @ urltoken\ncurtiss - wright valve group - target rock 1966e broadhollow road , e farmingdale , ny 11735 , usa phone : + 1 . 631 . 293 . 3800 email : tr _ sales @ urltoken\ncurtiss - wright surface technologies is a leading provider of outsourced high technology services ( \u2018special processes\u201d ) on critical components from aerospace , automotive , power generation , chemical processing and specialty industrial markets .\nafter that , curtiss - wright stayed in business , and still is in business , but opted out of the aircraft industry in favor of control systems , among other things . today curtiss - wright is diversified and is in a lot of markets including commerical aerospace , oil gas , defense , nuclear power generation , and industrial control and supplies . they make a lot of products .\nin the 1930s curtiss - wright was the largest aircraft corporation in the us . one designer could not be responsible for the success or failure of a corporation the size of curtiss . that would be like saying that reginald mitchell was responsible for not only supermarine but for all of vickers .\nacra ' s proprietary data acquisition technologies significantly broaden curtiss - wright ' s electronics and avionics portfolio and establishes us as a ' best - of - breed ' supplier in the worldwide aircraft test and instrumentation market ,\nsaid martin r . benante , chairman and ceo of curtiss - wright corporation .\nas a leading global airborne data acquisition system provider , acra serves a diverse and expanding customer base of the world ' s leading fixed - and rotor - wing aircraft manufacturers . this expertise and experience provides curtiss - wright penetration into the global aircraft test and instrumentation market .\nglenn h . curtiss collection ( 1911 - 1930 ) 1905 - 1931 ( bulk . . .\ncurtiss - wright industrial group \u2013 williams controls , 14100 sw 72nd avenue , portland , or 97224 , usa phone : + 1 . 503 . 684 . 8600 email : cwig . us @ urltoken\ncurtiss - wright industrial group - manufacturing , # 116 su mu road , suzhou , 215021 , people\u2019s republic of china phone : + 86 . 512 . 62659970 email : cwig . cn @ urltoken\ncurtiss - wright avionics & electronics - dublin unit 5 , richview office park , clonskeagh , dublin d14 x981 , ireland phone : + 353 . 1 . 295 . 1264 email : ds @ urltoken\ncurtiss - wright industrial group \u2013 arens controls , 3602 n kennicott ave , arlington heights , il 60004 , usa phone : + 1 . 847 . 844 . 4700 email : cwig . us @ urltoken\ncurtiss - wright valve group - farris 711 w . bay area blvd , suite 510 , webster , tx 77598 , usa phone : + 1 . 281 . 724 . 2213 email : fes @ urltoken\nthe actuators , sensors , pilot controls , data concentrators , recorders and cots cards are just a few of the products curtiss - wright has provided fixed - wing , rotorcraft , uavs and space vehicles .\nin addition , acra ' s advanced ethernet switch technology will enhance the value of curtiss - wright ' s system - level approach to c4isr ( command , control , communications , computers , intelligence , surveillance and reconnaissance ) solutions . acra ' s highly skilled hardware and software engineering workforce will expand curtiss - wright ' s development capability with specialized skills in data acquisition , embedded recording , networking and analysis software .\ncurtiss - wright has a history of steady growth , a focus on innovative technology and an entrepreneurial spirit . career opportunities offering creative challenges , chances to work in a global environment and the pleasure of assisting our customers to be successful in the competitive marketplace are available throughout the organization . please take the opportunity to get to know curtiss - wright , explore our job opportunities and consider becoming part of our team .\npropulsion , propellers , curtiss , general , diagrams . [ photograph ] | national air and space museum\ncurtiss - wright sensors & controls \u2013 christchurch 15 enterprise way , aviation park west , bournemouth airport , christchurch , bh23 6hh , united kingdom phone : + 44 . 1202 . 034000 email : sales @ urltoken\ncurtiss - wright peerless instrument - farmingdale 1966d broadhollow road , e . farmingdale , new york 11735 - 1768 phone : 631 . 396 . 6500 fax : 631 . 396 . 6555 email : ds @ urltoken\nthe transformation of curtiss - wright continued , as we acquired 7 businesses between the third quarter of 2012 and first quarter of 2013 that dramatically influenced our end market mix , addressable markets and product portfolio . the company continued to employ its diversification and acquisition strategies that further strengthened our commercial end market offering , particularly in the general industrial market , and created a more balanced portfolio that positions curtiss - wright for continued success .\ncurtiss - wright ' s transition from an overdependence on mature products such as reciprocating engines and propellers to the balanced multi - market , multinational structure in existence today truly began to accelerate in the 1960s . while curtiss - wright continued to support military and commercial users of their reciprocating and jet engines , and propellers , with parts and overhaul services , a new management team began to push the technological capabilities of curtiss - wright into new and allied growth markets . while the company became involved in a number of businesses during the coming years , it was during this decade that the cornerstones of what the company is today were put into place .\ncurtiss - wright industrial group - manufacturing & sales j - 1 , s block , midc bhosari , pune , 411 026 , india phone : + 91 . 20 . 67319100 email : cwig . in @ urltoken\ncurtiss - wright industrial group - penny & giles 36 nine mile point ind . est . , cwmfelinfach , np11 7hz , united kingdom phone : + 44 . 1495 . 202000 email : cwig . uk @ urltoken\ncurtiss - wright valve group - farris 217 b ground floor , okhla industrial estate , phase iii , new delhi - 110020 , india phone : + 91 . 11 . 40574890 , + 91 . 11 . 4975620029\nthroughout the 1930s , curtiss - wright designed and built aircraft for military , commercial , and private markets . but it was the wright engine division and the longstanding relationship with the us military that would help the company through the difficult years of the great depression . in 1937 , the company developed the p - 36 fighter aircraft , resulting in the largest peacetime aircraft order ever given by the army air corps . curtiss - wright also sold the p - 36 abroad , where they were used in the early days of world war ii .\ncurtiss - wright industrial group - sales , rm 1007 , no . 777 zhao jia bang rd , shanghai 200032 , people\u2019s republic of china phone : + 86 . 21 . 33310670 email : cwig . cn @ urltoken\ncurtiss - wright industrial group - sales a ' posh bizhub , 1 , yishun industrial street 1 , # 07 - 27 , singapore 768160 phone : + 65 . 6705 . 6714 email : cwig . sg @ urltoken\ncurtiss - wright defense solutions , a division of curtiss - wright , is an industry - leading supplier of sophisticated electronics products . we are recognized as one of the most innovative designers and manufacturers of highly engineered systems built to perform reliably in harsh conditions . with design and manufacturing facilities located across north america and europe , and sales and support teams located around the globe , we are uniquely positioned to satisfy the most demanding engineering challenges .\ncurtiss - wright industrial group - sales 6f - 1 , no . 400 , sec . 2 , bade road , taipei , taiwan phone : + 886 . 2 . 2778 . 1900 email : cwig . tw @ urltoken\ncurtiss - wright industrial group - penny & giles 15 enterprise way , aviation park west , bournemouth airport , christchurch , bh23 6hh , united kingdom phone : + 44 . 1202 . 034000 email : cwig . uk @ urltoken\nsummarising the significant strengthening and expansion of curtiss - wright ' s existing industrial controls business , kevin rayment says it is another step towards the group\u2019s vision to be the supplier of choice for driver control subsystems in specialty vehicles .\nwhether you are new to curtiss - wright or have been following us for years , we hope our website provides you all the information and tools you seek as an investor . if you need anything further , please contact us .\ncurtiss - wright sensors & controls de mexico s . a . de c . v . carretera internacional , km 5 . 5parque industrial san ram\u00f3n , nogales , sonoroa cp 84094 , mexico phone : + 52 . 6313 . 116570\nour naval technology provides instrumentation and control systems and auxiliary systems as well as sophisticated shipborne aircraft and helicopter landing systems . curtiss - wright is proud to have significant content on every u . s . navy submarine and aircraft carrier .\npgdt\u2019s advanced control technology is central to curtiss - wright ' s strategy for diversification and expansion into mobility and industrial systems and combined we are leaders in position measurement and control for the world ' s most demanding industries .\nmy understanding is that after the war curtiss - wright ended up under new ceo with a strong sales background . curtiss - wright made a great living out of producing and selling r - 3350 and its tradional products . the company however chronically underinvested in r + d and did not develop many new products . they did licence some british jet engines such as the sapphire but kludged the transfer over to american standards , materials etc , taking a long time .\npropulsion , propellers , curtiss , general , electric props ; lockheed p - 38 lightning family . [ photograph ]\neven today , curtiss - wright remains focused on the acquisition of companies that bring industry leading technologies and capabilities , which are positioned for solid growth where we can further improve their operations and expand their profitability after joining curtiss - wright . we look for companies that can provide the right combination of balance to our market diversification , along with the ability to expand our breadth of technologies , products and services into both existing as well as high - growth or emerging markets .\ncurtiss - wright defense solutions - letchworth garden city cambridge house , no . 2 focus four , fourth avenue , letchworth garden city , hertfordshire , sg6 2tu , uk phone : + 44 . 1462 . 472555 email : ds @ urltoken\nsumming up the significant strengthening and expansion of curtiss - wright ' s existing industrial controls business , benante said it is another step toward the group ' s vision to be the supplier of choice for driver control subsystems in specialty vehicles .\nin 2011 , curtiss - wright acquired ireland based acra control for $ 61 million in cash . acra control is a supplier of data acquisition systems and networks , data recorders and telemetry ground stations for both defense and commercial aerospace markets .\nyou are bidding on an original press photo of curtiss wright x19 vtol tilt propeller plane . it shows a general view of the plane on the runway . photo measures 8 x 10 inches and is dated 10 / 15 / 1963 .\ncurtiss - wright corporation was a major aircraft manufacturer in world war ii producing , among other aircraft , the p - 40 warhawk for the u . s . army air forces and the sb2c helldiver for the u . s . navy . the helldiver saga was a tortuous one with many complex design and production issues and in 1942 , curtiss - wright was in danger of defaulting on its contract to provide the navy with a new dive bomber . at the same time , male engineers were being drafted and the company was having trouble keeping up the necessary engineering work to fix the helldiver and get it into sustained production . so curtiss - wright took the highly unusual step of authorizing women to fill in .\nthrough its target rock subsidiary , a supplier of valves for nuclear applications in the u . s . navy and the commercial nuclear power industry , curtiss - wright entered the commercial fossil power market in 1980 for similar critical steam valve applications .\ncurtiss - wright ' s global presence spans more than 200 facilities , including high - growth and emerging markets such as brazil , russia , india and china , and is supported by strong sales and support teams and a vast distribution network .\nas a result of glenn curtiss ' early success , the curtiss aeroplane and motor company became the largest aircraft manufacturer in the world during world war i and went public in 1916 with curtiss as president . curtiss had become the world ' s largest aviation company , employing 18 , 000 at its buffalo facility and 3 , 000 at its hammondsport , new york location . they produced 10 , 000 aircraft during world war i , more than 100 in a single week .\nparsippany , n . j . , july 28 , 2011 ( globe newswire ) - - curtiss - wright corporation ( nyse : cw ) announced today that it has acquired acra control , limited ( acra ) for approximately \u20ac42 million ( approximately $ 61 million ) in cash . acra is a leading supplier of data acquisition systems and networks , data recorders and telemetry ground stations for both defense and commercial aerospace markets . the business will operate within curtiss - wright ' s motion control segment .\nfrom in - vehicle networking , mission computing and fire control processors , to complete turret drive stabilization and ammunition handling systems , curtiss - wright provides the highly rugged and reliable critical systems and components needed to ensure the technical edge in today\u2019s battlefield .\nthe curtiss electric propeller ,\ninformational booklet issued by the curtiss - wright corporation propeller division , caldwell , new jersey , third edition , 1944 . front cover photograph shows pilot standing on left inboard wing of a us army air forces lockheed p - 38 lightning , three - quarter right front view , closeup ; several other p - 38s visible in background .\nelectro - mechanical division ( emd ) - cheswick 1000 wright way , cheswick , pennsylvania 15024 phone : 724 . 275 . 5000\nhis son , nicknamed jack , died in world war ii . he died after taking a new bomber out for its first flight in the south pacific . apparently his plane ' s engines were sold to the military even though manufacturer curtiss - wright knew they were defective . ( curtiss - wright ' s senior executives were fired and a general went to prison as a result of sen . harry truman ' s investigation . arthur miller ' s play all my sons is based on this incident . )\ncurtiss - wright provides leading edge sensors , controls , sub - systems and mission critical components , as well as critical services and industry - leading valves , to commercial aerospace , commercial and specialty vehicles , and a broad range of general industrial markets .\nin 1956 , financially strapped automaker studebaker - packard corporation entered into a management agreement with curtiss - wright as a means for the nation ' s fifth largest automobile manufacturer to avoid insolvency . the relationship lasted until 1959 at which time curtiss - wright withdrew from the agreement . the shift of civilian aircraft to jets left the company with little of its old business , and during the 1960s it shifted to components for aircraft and other types of equipment , such as nuclear submarines , a business that is still being conducted today .\narmy navy excellence medallion issued to employees of the curtiss wright airplane division buffalo new york . . . 3\ndia . with a cast copper finish . . . . one side depicts a p - 40 fighter and a c - 46 transport . . .\nthe curtiss - wright model 75 would be developed into the p - 36 hawk fighter for the u . s . army air corps . france ordered it as the h75a - 1 , and in british service , it was known as the mohawk mk . i .\n\u201cpg drives technology ( pgdt ) complements curtiss - wright\u2019s unmatched expertise , experience and long - standing customer relationships while the acquisition enhances the group\u2019s market diversification with further penetration into existing industrial and medical markets . it also simultaneously increases our presence and product offerings in the specialty vehicle market . \u201d\nmy mistake . . . i thought i had included tthat fact and hadn ' t . . . good catch cappy . he helped guide curtiss - wright into successful business diversity in the aerospace industry away from airframes , and the p - 75 wasn ' t exactly a crowning achievment .\npenny and giles is a leading designer and manufacturer of proprietary position sensors and control hardware for both military and commercial aerospace applications and industrial markets . autronics is a leading provider of aerospace fire detection and suppression control systems , power conversion products and control electronics . sales of the acquired businesses for the year 2001 were approximately $ 62 million . curtiss - wright purchased the stock and assets for $ 60 million in cash and the assumption of certain liabilities . the acquisition is expected to be immediately accretive to earnings and will operate as part of curtiss - wright ' s motion control business segment .\ncurtiss - wright sensors & controls de mexico s . a . de c . v . autopista m\u00e9xico - quer\u00e9taro km . 195 . 5 , av . circuito el marqu\u00e9s nte . # 50parque industrial el marqu\u00e9s , el marqu\u00e9s , quer\u00e9taro cp 7626 , mexico phone : 704 . 481 . 6628\nwith its headquarters in christchurch , uk , the three curtiss - wright controls industrial brands \u2013 backed by design , manufacturing , sales and support facilities in the usa , uk , germany , china , taiwan and india \u2013 create a business group with a turnover in excess of $ 160 million .\nthe curtiss - wright controls industrial division ( cwci ) has completed an acquisition and a merger to complement its existing penny + giles controls business . together the three companies\u2014 penny + giles controls , pg drives technology and williams controls\u2014create a business group with a turnover in excess of $ 160 million .\n26 april 1939 : the united states army air corps placed an order for 524 curtiss - wright p - 40 warhawks . this was the largest production order for any u . s . - built fighter since world war i . the total cost was $ 12 , 872 , 398 . \u00b9\npropulsion , propellers , curtiss , general , electric props ; lockheed p - 38 lightning family . [ photograph ] | national air and space museum\nrepublic xp - 47b thunderbolt 40 - 3051 at wright field , dayton , ohio . ( ray wagner collection , san diego air & space museum archives )\nthe unprecedented replacement cycle of the world airline industry coupled with increased traffic growth and new routes combined to swamp the three major commercial airframe manufactures - boeing , mcdonnell - douglas and airbus industrie - with new orders . at the time , curtiss - wright supplied actuation and control systems and components to boeing for the 737 , 747 and 757 programs . peen forming of wing skins for commercial programs at boeing , mcdonnell - douglas and airbus industries were being performed . curtiss - wright now possessed some of the most technologically advanced capabilities in our industry to design and manufacture , or form and peen , aerospace components .\ncurtiss - wright corporation is a diversified company headquartered in parsippany , nj . the company designs , manufactures and overhauls products for motion control and flow control applications , and provides a variety of specialized metal treatment services . the firm employs approximately 7 , 500 people worldwide . for more information , visit urltoken .\nas a former electrical engineer , i can say i used a lot of curtiss - wright products in my designs , mostly sensors . some held up to measuring the pressure inside closed - bomb explosions , among other tasks , and gave good results and long service life relative to other sensors i tried .\nin the early and mid - fifties , curtiss - wright combined the wisdom gained from airplane design with the new science of electronics and pioneered the development of flight simulators for military and commercial aircraft . sooner than anyone could have predicted , commercial aviation pushed into the jet age . public enthusiasm for the speed and comfort of such planes as the boeing 707 and douglas dc - 8 began to ring down the curtain on the reciprocating engine and the propeller . with this change in technology , curtiss - wright accelerated its activities to become a more diversified company and reduce what had been its historical dependency on the aviation industry .\ncurtiss - wright corporation recognizes that the success of the company is only achievable through the commitment of our dedicated employees . our employees rise to challenges on a daily basis with the same spirit exhibited throughout our rich history . the company and its employees share a common set of values rooted in integrity and excellence .\ncontinual adaptation to the changing needs of our customers and technological expertise are curtiss - wright\u2019s core competencies . we provide highly engineered products and services for high - performance platforms and critical applications in key areas such as commercial aerospace and defense electronics , reactor coolant pumps for next - generation nuclear reactors and advanced surface treatment technologies . our customers count on curtiss - wright technologies for increased safety , reliability and performance in the most demanding environments . our goal is to be # 1 or # 2 in all our key end markets , to be the trusted \u201cgo to\u201d company in solving the most difficult engineering problems within specific specialties or solutions .\n[ there was also ] the case of the wright aeronautical corporation , subsidiary of the huge curtiss - wright corporation , holder of the second largest war contracts in the country . wright\u0092s lockland , ohio , plant ( financed by the government ) \u0097was accused by the truman committee in july 1943 of falsifying tests on airplane engines , destroying records , forging inspection reports , changing tolerances allowed on parts , skipping inspection operations , etc . inspectors who complained were intimidated or transferred . these activities were aided , abetted and covered up by army inspectors and important army officials influenced by the corporation . the result , according to the committee\u0092s report , was :\nthe lawrance aero engine corporation bore his name . lawrance was an engineer devoted to the development of air - cooled radial engines . he had started the development of a series of promising engine designs and demonstrated a working model to the navy . with a union between lawrance and wright , lawrance could provide technical leadership and wright its formidable financial , engineering and manufacturing resources . wright bought his company and installed him as chief engineer , starting what would be their principal business for the next 40 years .\navionics & electronics is part of the curtiss - wright defense solutions division and provides system solutions that acquire , consolidate , analyze and record all sensor and avionics data on aircraft . curtiss - wright invests heavily in research and development to ensure we maintain technology leadership to deliver high performance cots and custom engineered products . our core capabilities include certified design and development processes ( do - 178 and do - 254 ) combined with mature quality processes ( as9100 ) . a wide range of product and service offerings enables us to provide solutions for many applications including : airborne recording , air data computing , flight test and space data handling systems . contact us .\nthe combination of acra ' s customizable modular products , engineering expertise and advanced technologies along with curtiss - wright ' s current data recording and avionics solutions enables us to provide aerospace and defense customers with a fully integrated system featuring enhanced data acquisition capabilities , airborne ethernet data transmission and synchronization and wireless download of data to ground stations .\nthe wright brothers perfected their design to the point where they could sustain flights of 24 miles in which they could bank , turn and do\nfigure eights .\nbut in 1905 , when the wright brothers offered their invention to the united states army , it was rejected without any consideration . even the patent office was skeptical ; an application filed in 1903 was finally approved and granted in 1906 for a\nflying machine .\nin 1909 , the first great international aviation meet was held in rheims , france . sure of victory , the wright brothers entered three planes in hopes of dominating the event . a young unknown won the competition . his name was glenn curtiss .\nthe first decade of the 21st century saw the transformation of curtiss - wright from less than $ 300 million in revenues to a global technology player with sales exceeding $ 2 billion . we achieved this through solid organic growth and the strategic acquisition of nearly 60 businesses , paired with a consistent focus on strategic investments and improved operational efficiency .\nparsippany , n . j . , may 27 / prnewswire - firstcall / - - curtiss - wright corporation ( nyse : cw ) today anno , may 27 , 2010 / prnewswire via comtex news network / - - curtiss - wright corporation ( nyse : cw ) today announced that it has signed a definitive purchase agreement to acquire hybricon corporation (\nhybricon\n) for $ 19 million in cash . hybricon is a leading supplier of high performance electronic packaging for the aerospace , defense and commercial markets , and provides electronic subsystem integration expertise which generates more efficient product development and reduced design and manufacturing risk for its customers . the transaction is expected to close by june 1 , 2010 .\njust a month after the pg drives acquisition , u . s . electronic sensors and throttle controls manufacturer williams controls announced a merger with curtiss - wright corporation ' s motion control business . williams controls is a leading designer and manufacturer of highly - engineered electronic sensors and electronic throttle controls for off - road equipment , heavy trucks , and military vehicles .\ncaptain charles w . stark , jr . , 35th pursuit squadron , 8th pursuit group , climbing from the cockpit of a curtiss - wright p - 40 warhawk , 39 - 188 , at langley , field , virginia , 1941 . note the single . 30 - caliber machine gun visible on the left wing . ( rudy arnold collection / nasm )\nthe dirt it uncovered proved that the company had sold leaky motors to the government and covered it up with forged inspection reports . the military had protected the company by removing inspectors who attempted to block the flawed parts from being installed in airplanes . as a result of the investigation , heads rolled at curtiss - wright , and one general wound up in prison .\njean - vi lenthe , betty masket , and other curtiss - wright cadettes will host a table at the women in aviation and space family day at the udvar - hazy center in chantilly , va on march 23 , 2013 , 10 : 00am - 3 : 00pm jean - vi lenthe will have a book signing from 12 : 00 - 2 : 00 pm .\nin addition , the events of september 11 , 2001 , had a dramatic effect on the u . s . defense industry that accelerated the need for intelligence , surveillance and reconnaissance equipment and led to a steady increase in defense spending . curtiss - wright supported our armed forces through the development of advanced technology and proprietary products serving the naval , aerospace and ground defense markets .\npatrick cavanagh , williams controls president and ceo , said that by combining williams controls ' global leadership in electronic throttle controls with curtiss - wright ' s motion control segment , the business can more quickly achieve its strategic vision to expand its range of pedal systems , sensors and joysticks to become a solutions supplier to its customers in the commercial truck and off - road markets ."]}
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", "topic": 5}], "title": "lyfe kitchen", "paragraphs": ["lyfe kitchen culver city offers bicycle deliveries , catering and online ordering to take the food from lyfe ' s kitchen directly to yours .\nthe estimated buildout cost for a lyfe kitchen unit is about $ 1 . 5 million , including kitchen equipment .\ndonahue says 97 percent of lyfe kitchen orders are on the table in less than 10 minutes . he calls lyfe kitchen a hybrid of fast casual and fine dining .\nlyfe kitchen to offer locally sourced , preservative - free dishes at new citypark development .\nin addition to the restaurant , lyfe kitchen river north will offer full catering and delivery .\nceo mike roberts , along with the first lyfe kitchen owner operator carey cooper , his lyfe kitchen chicago team , local dignitaries , lyfe kitchen executive chef art smith , chicago legend and local supplier bill kurtis , and alderman brendan reilly cut the symbolic ribbon of brussels sprouts to mark the grand opening .\nlyfe kitchen , 248 w . 55th st . , nr . eighth ave . ; no phone yet\ni had a phenomenal experience earlier today at lyfe kitchen . i ordered a gluten - free veggie flatbread\u2026\nthe restaurant ' s standards require all dishes contain fewer than 600 calories , according to lyfe kitchen .\nlyfe kitchen features every dietary plan , offering dishes aligned with vegan , gluten - free and vegetarian preferences .\n\u201cthe lyfe kitchen mission is to ensure you love your food everyday , so we are constantly challenging ourselves to create dishes that get people excited about eating well , \u201d said art smith , executive chef of lyfe kitchen .\nlyfe kitchen offers a vegan and vegetarian menu , a gluten - free menu , and a flexitarian \u201ceverything\u201d menu .\n\u201cwe are so happy to open the doors of lyfe kitchen in our hometown of chicago , \u201d said mike roberts , ceo of lyfe kitchen . \u201cchicagoans are great foodies , and they reward restaurants with great taste . that\u2019s what we hope to deliver with lyfe kitchen . \u201d alderman brendan reilly remarked , \u201cit is a pleasure to welcome lyfe kitchen to the neighborhood and i am sure it will enrich the river north experience for residents and visitors alike . \u201d\nnew standards in sustainability at lyfe kitchen , as much emphasis is placed on where you eat as what you eat . lyfe kitchen is the first restaurant group to commit to certifying all restaurants under the leed retail : commercial interiors rating system .\n, says health - focused fast casual chains like lyfe kitchen will be the next biggest growth opportunity in the restaurant industry .\nlyfe kitchen\u2019s \u201csausage\u201d and mozzarella ravioli . photo by the conscientious omnivore ( cc by - nc - nd 3 . 0 )\na tofu taco from lyfe kitchen , buffalo \u201cwings\u201d with ranch dressing from veggie grill and veggie grill ' s \u201ccheeseburger\u201d on kale .\nlyfe kitchen\u2019s 272 s . main st . location is undergoing a renovation and will reopen in early 2017 . - memphis business journal\njust shy of a year after its initial debut , lyfe kitchen at the chisca on main is closed for a \u201ctransformation . \u201d\nlyfe kitchen opens in east memphis aug . 6 , stages preview of food and drinks for reporter meagan nichols . - memphis business journal\nlyfe kitchen ' s local growers and vendors assist in providing customers with great - tasting , fresh , high - quality food , while mitigating the overall environmental footprint . following the grand opening event , lyfe kitchen donated remaining produce to local charity , chefs to end hunger .\n\u201cwe believe lyfe kitchen is a response to one of america\u2019s most significant unmet needs : the consumer\u2019s demand for delicious , affordable food that is good for you , \u201d said mike roberts , lyfe kitchen\u2019s founding chief executive officer and now a member of the board of directors .\na stroll through the kitchen at lyfe reveals fresh fruits and vegetables , grass - fed beef and free - range chicken . what you won ' t find at lyfe kitchen is also notable\u2014no preservatives , no high fructose corn syrup , no deep fryer , not even a microwave .\nlyfe kitchen has an overwhelming variety of fresh - squeezed juices and infused drinks to try . the lemonade was especially gingery and tasted fresh .\nwest hollywood marks lyfe kitchen ' s 16th location in the u . s . as the brand grows and expands to meet customer needs .\nthe director of culinary for lyfe kitchen , chef faye greenberg , oversees menu development for the brand and lives out this motto of balance daily .\nmichael donahue , co - founder of lyfe kitchen , wants to convert customers \u201cwho have always thought healthy food has to taste like straw . \u201d\nlyfe kitchen also offers catering , online ordering , and takeout , which donahue says is already a very significant part of sales in older restaurants .\nlyfe kitchen serves breakfast , lunch , and dinner , with an all - day per - person check average between $ 8 and $ 12 .\nafter a long stint as president and coo of mcdonald ' s corporation , mike roberts is launching lyfe kitchen , a socially - responsible brand that .\n\u201clyfe kitchen was created to fill a need we are all seeking in our busy lifestyles , \u201d said chance carlisle , president and ceo of lyfe kitchen . \u201cour restaurant provides the benefits of mindful eating to everyone in our communities through meals that incorporate wholesome ingredients , thoughtful preparation and enticing flavors . \u201d\nin 2011 , with more than 100 investors , they opened the first lyfe kitchen ; now they simply refer to mcdonald\u2019s as \u201cthe old place . \u201d\nsustainable cuisine slated for brentwood lyfe kitchen to offer locally sourced , preservative - free dishes at new citypark development . check out this story on urltoken urltoken\nwhether it\u2019s in our newly renovated vintage dining room or outside on the spacious patio , the new lyfe kitchen + chisca bar just became your new spot .\nlyfe kitchen cofounder and chief brand officer mike donahue says the growing concept offers convenient , affordable , great - tasting food that just happens to be healthy .\n\u201croberts is intense , \u201d says mike donahue , the former mcdonald\u2019s chief communications officer who now fills the same role at lyfe kitchen . \u201che\u2019s a maniac . \u201d\nlyfe kitchen kicks off 2016 with continued expansion . the premier \u201cfast - fine\u201d restaurant expands in playa vista , making california the company\u2019s largest market area it serves .\n, president and ceo of lyfe kitchen .\nwith this in mind , we are making long - term technological investments to provide that expected user experience .\na restaurant\u2019s design is a large factor of importance for the success of any brand . lyfe kitchen , as recently featured in this qsr article , living the lyfe in quick service , truly embodies the essence of restaurant design with a purpose .\nrelax and unwind on the best patio in memphis ! enjoy your favorite lyfe kitchen entr\u00e9es and even wider assortment of drinks from our expanded in - house chisca bar .\nthe warm and inviting ambiance of the restaurant aims to appeal to all five consumer senses , making lyfe kitchen a respite from active daily life . the sixth sense is our commitment to the highest standards in environmental responsibility . from sustainable building materials , patio furniture made of recycled milk and juice cartons , bamboo tables and salvaged sequoia wood community table , lyfe kitchen seeks to model and inspire environmentally responsible practices . working closely with sustainable builders shangri - la construction , all new lyfe kitchen locations , beginning with\nthe love your food everyday ( lyfe ) brand was founded in palo alto , california , in 2011 . the memphis - based carlisle corp . purchased a stake in lyfe kitchen in 2014 and moved the restaurant company ' s headquarters to memphis .\ntwo former mcdonald ' s executives are trying to bring kale , quinoa , and other upscale foods to the masses with a health - conscious restaurant chain called lyfe kitchen .\nlyfe kitchen ceo mike roberts speaks with palo alto patch about his vision for the new ' lyfestyle ' brand , which opens its first restaurant in palo alto in august .\nthe first lyfe kitchen was located in health - conscious palo alto , california . after using that store as an incubator for two years , a second lyfe kitchen opened in culver city , california , in 2013 . since then , the concept has expanded in california and moved into texas , new york , colorado , nevada , and illinois .\nabout lyfe kitchen lyfe kitchen is committed to the idea that great - tasting food can also be good for you , affordable and convenient . with choices to please anyone , from flexitarian to vegetarian , omnivore to vegan , our celebrated chefs have developed a menu that is as delicious as it is inspiring . using locally sourced ingredients whenever possible with the highest standards of quality and adhering to the highest level of socially responsible practices , lyfe kitchen is creating a new category of lifestyle restaurant . visit urltoken for more .\nlyfe kitchen believes that good food plays a big role in enhancing the quality of our lives . the menu philosophy is centered on a trifecta of elements to creating mindful meals :\nlyfe kitchen , which stands for love your food everyday , plans to provide a preservative - free menu filled with locally sourced and sustainable ingredients for breakfast , lunch and dinner .\nas lyfe kitchen restaurant opens in chicago , local suppliers will play a critical role in providing the freshest products possible throughout the year . lyfe kitchen has formed partnerships with local vendors who share the same passion and social responsibility beliefs to provide high - quality , great - tasting food and beverages , which allow a new audience to \u201clove your food everyday . \u201d\nmembers of the lyfe kitchen team celebrate the opening of their restaurant in chicago . owner operator and highland park resident carey cooper is pictured in the center of the photo along with lyfe founders mike roberts on the far left and mike donahue on the far right .\non tuesday , she announced that she ' ll take the helm at luvo , formerly lyfe kitchen retail , a healthy foods start - up backed by derek jeter and jennifer garner .\nat lyfe kitchen , we believe good food plays a big role in enhancing the quality of our lives . making thoughtfully sourced , freshly prepared , epically flavored dishes available - and \u2026\nlyfe kitchen ' s commitment to social responsibility extends from its menu to the restaurant itself . its locations are leed - accredited and interiors feature tabletops and chairs made from recycled material .\nmr . bringardner said , \u201cchefs and restaurants have a responsibility to nourish . we have to educate and inform , build trust and confidence , and change the perception of healthy eating . here at lyfe kitchen , we are trying to inspire \u2018lyfe - long\u2019 habits . \u201d\nlyfe kitchen menu staples include sweet corn chowder , the quinoa crunch bowl salad , a vegan garden burger , and a grass - fed beef burger . there are flatbreads with various toppings , fish tacos made with grilled mahi mahi , and art\u2019s unfried chicken , a crispy chicken breast that\u2019s air - baked instead of fried . there are no fryers on the lyfe kitchen premises .\nlyfe kitchen , which is to open a new york city branch this fall , brought in more than $ 3 million in its first year at one store in palo alto , calif .\nlyfe kitchen ' s second restaurant will open in culver city in january . a restaurant in tarzana will open sometime in the spring . next\u2014cupertino and mountain view , with chicago also being scouted .\nluvo began as\nlyfe kitchen\nlast year as the retail arm of lyfe kitchen , a restaurant chain serving healthy meals that launched in 2011 . luvo meals , which are free of artificial ingredients and transfats , are available at more than 6 , 000 locations of several large retailers , including target , publix , safeway , fred meyer , shoprite , amazon and hsn . com .\nthe first lyfe kitchen restaurant in the memphis area opened in the former sharky\u2019s gulf grill space at 6201 poplar ave . in august of 2015 . the downtown spot opened in february of 2016 .\ndonahue , a former mcdonald\u2019s executive , started lyfe kitchen in 2011 with former mcdonald\u2019s coo mike roberts and stephen sidwell , a former executive at gardein , a plant - protein food producer . in 2014 , carlisle corporation , a memphis , tennessee\u2013based wendy\u2019s franchisee , became a minority stakeholder . carlisle corporation president chance carlisle became ceo of lyfe kitchen , and its corporate headquarters relocated to memphis .\na hallmark lyfe kitchen element , the iconic herb wall represents the flavorful herbs and spices found in the great - tasting meals guests enjoy . as an indication of their commitment to the core message of sustainability , lyfe kitchen culver city partnered with harvest to home to install a hydroponic wall that grows more than 60 , 000 micro greens , including arugula , red russian kale and bok choy .\nmr . bringardner listed lyfe kitchen\u2019s standards , which include microwave - free kitchens ; monosodium glutamate - and bioengineered organism - free ingredients ; and no butter , cream or high - fructose corn syrup .\nbloomberg businessweek reports that lyfe kitchen ( an acronym for love your food everyday ) is set to open roughly 10 new restaurants around the country next year in cities that include chicago and new york .\naccording to a post on the company\u2019s facebook page , lyfe kitchen\u2019s 272 s . main st . location is \u201cundergoing a transformation and we\u2019ll be unveiling new flavors and design elements in early 2017 . \u201d\nlyfe kitchen :\nsimply put , the decision was made to focus resources on the development and market presence of our top - performing restaurants in the area , while we continue to explore the right locations for future expansion ,\nlyfe senior brand manager robert griffin said in a statement .\nthose are just the company - owned restaurants . lyfe kitchen is also unveiling a franchise model that emphasizes assigning a territory to franchisees . the company began accepting inquiries through its web site just last week .\nyou know a restaurant ' s good when lunch patrons are lined out the door before the clock strikes noon . that was the case thursday as a crowd gathered at lyfe kitchen on hamilton in palo alto .\non our recent west coast trip , j , i and the friends who hosted us in the bay area ( thanks again , v & e ! ) had lunch at lyfe kitchen . i first learned about the restaurant from an article by mark bittman that i blogged about as our trip got underway . in his piece on whether good fast food might be possible , bittman describes the lyfe kitchen concept and team :\nbut the \u201ch\u201d word is what sets lyfe kitchen apart . every menu item weighs in at less than 600 calories and less than 1 , 000 milligrams of sodium . donahue says lyfe kitchen replaces sodium , cream , butter , and sugar with natural ingredients . the vegetables served are organic when commercially available and local whenever seasonally possible . meats are free of antibiotics and hormones and are approved by the global animal partnership .\nrestaurants , guests can get their food faster with apple pay , making mobile payments secure , quick and convenient . lyfe kitchen plans to roll - out apple pay into all of its restaurants later this year .\nmembers of the lyfe kitchen team celebrate the opening of their restaurant in chicago . owner operator and highland park resident carey cooper is pictured in the center of the photo along with lyfe founders mike roberts on the far left and mike donahue on the far right . ( posted by spgibson1 , community contributor )\n. lyfe kitchen is committed to the idea that great - tasting food can also be healthy , affordable and convenient . with choices to please anyone , from flexitarian to vegetarian , omnivore to vegan , our skilled and celebrated chefs have developed a dynamic menu that is as delicious as it is inspiring . using ingredients with the highest standards of quality and social responsibility , lyfe kitchen is creating a new category of lifestyle restaurants .\nand nationally through urltoken and home shopping network ( hsn . com ) . lyfe kitchen retail is featuring its line of frozen entrees , soups and frozen treats at natural products expo west , being held this week (\nfrom their chef - driven dishes to a clear commitment to social responsibility , we can\u2019t wait to welcome lyfe kitchen to the neighborhood . they\u2019re coming to runway later this year and are making headlines left and right .\nchuck imerson , a vice president at lyfe kitchen , says the plan of the restaurant founders is to create healthy food for the masses . does that sound grandiose ? consider this\u2014lyfe kitchen ' s business structure resembles a major corporation as opposed to a mom and pop restaurant . the president and ceo of restaurants is mike roberts , former global president and coo for mcdonald ' s . a second president and ceo , stephen sidwell , oversees the grocery division . there are nine vice presidents . the chief brand & communications officer , mike donahue , was lured from mcdonald ' s . clearly , lyfe kitchen plans to rule america ' s food future .\nvisit urltoken for more information , and follow us on facebook : urltoken and twitter and instagram @ lyfekitchen . lyfe kitchen is also hiring at this location , including lyfe ambassadors , who greet and inform guests and guide them through the menu , to baristas and dining room specialists who make up the heart of the restaurant , to a full culinary team that creates the recipes developed by its award - winning chefs . about lyfe kitchen : lyfe kitchen is committed to the idea that great - tasting food can also be affordable and convenient . with choices to please anyone , from flexitarian to vegetarian , omnivore to vegan , our celebrated chefs including art smith , and jeremy bringardner have developed a menu that is as delicious as it is inspiring . using locally sourced ingredients whenever possible with the highest standards of quality and adhering to the highest level of socially responsibility practices , lyfe kitchen is creating a new category of lifestyle restaurants . photos accompanying this release are available at : urltoken urltoken\nour customers here in palo alto will decide the trajectory of lyfe kitchen . obviously we believe that this need is one of the great unmet needs in the country . great tasting food that is also good for you .\nusing reclaimed wood and serving its meals on china , lyfe kitchen leads the way in leveraging interior design to claim the healthy territory . food preparation areas showcase ingredients where customers can confidently see the quality of the food .\nas lyfe kitchen continues to grow , the team behind the restaurant concept hopes to make a positive difference in the lives of its guests by providing healthy dishes that not only taste incredible but also make each diner feel incredible .\nlyfe kitchen recently called \u201cthe future of food , \u201d a transformational , socially responsible \u201clyfestyle\u201d brand , today opened the doors to its first - ever franchise location at the corner of clark and hubbard in chicago\u2019s river north section .\nlyfe kitchen ( urltoken ) launched its first restaurant in palo alto , california , in 2011 . to date , the premier fast - fine restaurant chain has opened 20 locations across six states , including california , colorado , nevada , illinois , tennessee and texas . lyfe kitchen is committed to the idea that great - tasting food can also be healthy , affordable and convenient . with choices to please anyone , from flexitarian to vegetarian , omnivore to vegan , our skilled and celebrated chefs have developed a dynamic menu that is as delicious as it is inspiring . using ingredients with the highest standards of quality and social responsibility , lyfe kitchen is creating a new category of lifestyle restaurants .\nyes , for the moment the only lyfe kitchen is here on hamilton avenue in palo alto . it opened less than a year ago as a sort of prototype . but imagine tens of millions of local , sustainable gourmet meals , served with the efficiency and economy that one expects from a national fast - food chain . such a feat of feeding has never before been attempted , and if lyfe kitchen succeeds , the results will reverberate far beyond our stomachs .\n\u201cour philosophy at lyfe kitchen is \u2018eat good . feel good . do good , \u2019\u201d he said to the group while standing in front of a wall with the painted scripted verse : the food policy that matters most is yours .\nnamed one of the \u201chot concepts of 2014\u201d by nation\u2019s restaurant news , lyfe kitchen was selected for their emphasis on healthy eating and made - from - scratch freshness . we look forward to this refreshing addition to the playa vista community .\nthe downtown lyfe kitchen measures in at 3 , 700 square feet and includes an 1 , 800 - square - foot outdoor patio . when it first opened , there was seating for about 80 customers inside and 45 people on the patio .\nwith an ambitious , delicious menu and fast , friendly service , the restaurant has given me plenty of reason to come back . if lyfe kitchen is the future of fast - casual dining , then the future is in good , healthy hands .\ndevelop an expansive variety of thoughtful recipes that include traditional favorites as well an extensive list of plant based dishes . lyfe kitchen standards require that all dishes contain fewer than 600 calories and 1 , 000 mg of sodium , with most containing much less .\nroberts left mcdonald ' s six years ago and launched lyfe kitchen once his noncompete ran out in 2011 with about $ 15 million from 120 investors , according to businessweek . both oprah winfrey ' s former chef and nba player derek fisher are investors .\nthe food is prepared fresh and crafted with signature herbs , spices and house - made sauces . lyfe kitchen\u2019s standards require that all dishes on the menu contain fewer than 600 calories and 1 , 000 mg of sodium , with most containing much less .\nall of lyfe kitchen\u2019s menu items contain fewer than 600 calories and 1 , 000 mg of sodium , with most choices containing much less . many feature plant - based proteins and most rely on herbs , spices , fruits and vegetables to deliver on flavor .\nrestaurant , the seventh in california , making southern california the company\u2019s largest geographical market . situated in the heart of the runway at playa vista , the new restaurant offers the premier fast - fine dining experience that fans of lyfe kitchen have come to expect .\nestablished in 1873 , cougle commission company is one of chicago\u2019s largest family - based poultry processors . cougle will provide lyfe kitchen with the highest - quality , global animal partnership ( gap ) certified poultry products to make signature dishes like chef art\u2019s unfried chicken .\nan open kitchen allows customers to see their meal being prepared with fresh food\u2014which also helps quell criticism if the wait times are slightly elevated .\n/ prnewswire / - - lyfe kitchen , a leader in the fast - fine dining movement is excited to bring the latest technology to the table . this month it is launching the second phase of its technology innovations with the release of its new mobile app . the new app ' s features include the added convenience of remote ordering from any location , and the integration of the olo platform with a new mobile app through punchh , one of the restaurant industry ' s leading mobile loyalty and insights platforms . with punchh , the app allows for native , in - app ordering and will support a generous customer loyalty program to reward guests who visit lyfe kitchen . the app also features original blog content and news of lyfe kitchen happenings that will reach users through push notifications and e - blasts .\nand for imerson , that ' s the whole point ,\ni want guests to come taste great - tasting food from my kitchen .\nfrom the site selection to the landscaping , the d\u00e9cor and furnishings to the high - efficiency kitchen equipment that guests may never see , dozens of measures are taken to ensure that lyfe kitchen operates as efficiently as possible . the result : dramatic reductions in the use of water , energy and other resources from floor to ceiling , front - of - the - house to back - of - the - house .\nmike roberts , the former global president of mcdonald ' s , teamed up with stephen sidwell , who helped found the meat substitute gardein , and mike donahue , mcdonald ' s usa ' s former chief of corporate communications , to launch lyfe kitchen three years ago .\nseveral of the healthy chain founders did time at conventional eateries . donahue of lyfe kitchen logged two decades at mcdonald ' s . the three founders of tender greens met while working at the luxurious shutters on the beach in santa monica , where two served as chefs .\nin culver city , i visited lyfe kitchen ( that\u2019s \u201clove your food everyday\u201d ; i know , but please keep reading ) . lyfe has the pedigree , menu , financing , plan and ambition to take on the major chains . the company is trying to build 250 locations in the next five years , and qsr has already wondered whether it will become the \u201cwhole foods of fast food . \u201d\nsince lyfe kitchen\u2019s mission is to provide healthy , fresh and gourmet fast food , in a responsible way ( e . g . sustainability ) we wanted to convey that through the physical aspects of the restaurant . we are very proud to say that our head design consultant , margee drews , took this concept to the extreme when working with lyfe kitchen . using materials like recycled milk containers for the sofas and countertops constructed from reclaimed materials , are just a couple of innovative ways margee incorporated green , socially - responsible principles to restaurant\u2019s interior design .\nwhile chicago \u2014 where lyfe kitchen is based \u2014 will be home to the first franchise location , donahue said the company is eager to line up operators in colorado , in particular , where they feel the brand will be embraced by diners in cities like denver and boulder .\nthe three chefs began collaborating on the lyfe kitchen menu in the home kitchen of chef smith . together they spent more than a year on a taste quest to develop signature flavors and one - of - a - kind dishes . the diverse menu offers choices to meet any guest\u2019s personal food policies , including menus for guests who eat everything , those who prefer or require gluten - free choices , or vegetarian and vegan options .\nat lyfe kitchen , which plans to open up to 20 locations next year , waiters deliver meals ; diners order at the counter and then are handed a gps device so they can be easily located inside the restaurant . food is served on real china with flatware and glasses .\nbuedel fine meats and provisions has been providing chicago - area restaurants with the highest quality meats since 1907 . at lyfe kitchen chicago , buedel will provide the all - natural , humanely raised , grass - fed beef that makes our classic burger , in a word , classic .\nlyfe kitchen serves burgers with grass - fed beef and decadent chocolate desserts , all under 600 calories . donahue said the company avoids pushing the uber - healthy aspects of its dishes \u2014 focusing on the tastiness of its kale banana smoothies , for instance , instead of highlighting the kale .\ni had come to the artisanally fed vale of facebook and tesla to sample the first fruits of lyfe kitchen , a soon - to - be - chain of restaurants that might just shift the calculus of american cuisine . at lyfe kitchen ( the name is an acronym for love your food everyday ) , all the cookies shall be dairy - free , all the beef from grass - fed , humanely raised cows . at lyfe kitchen there shall be no butter , no cream , no white sugar , no white flour , no high - fructose corn syrup , no gmos , no trans fats , no additives , and no need for alarm : there will still be plenty of burgers , not to mention manifold kegs of organic beer and carafes of biodynamic wine . none of this would seem surprising if we were talking about one or 10 or even 20 outposts nationwide . but lyfe\u2019s ambition is to open hundreds of restaurants around the country , in the span of just five years .\na pioneer in the fast - fine dining category , lyfe kitchen has created an elevated dining experience that caters to the active lifestyle and those seeking a healthy alternative to fast - food chains . the brand is proud to offer patrons a menu that is rich in variety and flavor \u2013 going beyond the simple dishes others create to offer lyfe kitchen guests beautiful meals with the ingredients they love most . this philosophy is what drives the company ' s motto of\nfeed . your . self . ,\ncommunicating the belief that healthy eating is delicious , approachable and affordable .\nin culver city , i visited lyfe kitchen ( that\u2019s \u201clove your food everyday\u201d ; i know , but please keep reading ) . lyfe has the pedigree , menu , financing , plan and ambition to take on the major chains . the company is trying to build 250 locations in the next five years , and [ industry trade magazine ] qsr has already wondered whether it will become the \u201cwhole foods of fast food . \u201d\nmost lyfe kitchen locations are between 3 , 300 and 3 , 500 square feet , with seating for 100\u2013110 guests inside and another 20 on an outside patio . there are several different types of seating , including couches , soft chairs , a community table area , and traditional tables and chairs .\nit ' s the motto of lyfe kitchen , a new restaurant with an emphasis an environmental responsibility , slated to open at brentwood ' s citypark development . the permit for the 4 , 071 - square - foot restaurant is under review by city staff , according to the city of brentwood .\n\u201cwe want to turn upside down everyone\u2019s preconceived notions of healthy foods , \u201d he said . \u201cwe show you that healthy foods can be , first and foremost , delicious , as well as convenient , affordable , responsible , personal and an experience . these are the six truths about lyfe kitchen . \u201d\nmr : truthfully the only thing i ' m thinking about now is opening palo alto and making sure that we execute on our promise , and beyond that our guests will tell us , you ' ve got to come here , you ' ve got to come here , we love lyfe kitchen .\nthe culver city restaurant that mark bittman visited was the company\u2019s second ; the palo alto store i visited was the very first . they\u2019re building company - owned stores and also pursing a mcdonald\u2019s - like franchise model . franchisees will be glad for company support , since outfitting these restaurants isn\u2019t cheap . ( kaufman\u2019s article provides a good overview of the computer - choreographed system in the lyfe kitchen kitchen . ) as lisa jennings reports for the trade publication nation\u2019s restaurant news ,\nin fact , the benchmark for dishes at lyfe is less than 600 calories per serving and less than 1 , 000 mg of sodium .\nlyfe\u2019s signature brussels sprouts with butternut squash and cranberries . photo by the conscientious omnivore ( cc by - nc - nd 3 . 0 )\nas we talked , donahue referred often to mcdonald\u2019s , where he spent two decades as the chief communications officer . he started lyfe kitchen in 2010 with another mcdonald\u2019s refugee , mike roberts , the former chief operating officer . ( roberts left his position at lyfe early this year , after the carlisle corporation became a major investor . ) at lyfe there are no dishes with more than six hundred calories or a thousand milligrams of sodium . one can eat quickly , but the restaurant has electrical outlets at every table , and the owners encourage people to stay as long as they like .\nthe first lyfe kitchen opened in palo alto four years ago . the company has since opened seventeen more , and plans to have sixty within a couple of years . like sweetgreen , lyfe spends liberally on the physical surroundings of its restaurants , which are modern and spare . customers can sit at reclaimed - wood tables on chairs made from recycled water bottles . it feels like the type of restaurant one might find in a high - end finnish department store . many of lyfe\u2019s buildings are even well certified , which means they meet particularly high standards for air quality , water , and light .\nchicago \u2013 opening its first location just a little more than three years ago in palo alto , calif . , lyfe kitchen , chicago , a socially responsible lifestyle restaurant chain , now has 13 locations spread across california , colorado , illinois , nevada and texas , and soon will be in new york city .\nthe brand is slated to open 10 more locations by the end of 2015 . donahue says the plan is to grow in existing markets as quickly as the infrastructure and supply chain , as well as the customers , allow . within those markets , lyfe kitchen will target locations in strong retail and restaurant areas .\nlyfe kitchen is on target with its approach to feeding america , as its philosophies and business style complement findings from the culinary visions panel , chicago , a research and trend forecasting firm that explores a range of culinary topics with food industry professionals and consumers . it is a division of chicago - based olson communications .\nlyfe kitchen chicago showcases the talent of chefs art smith , tal ronnen and jeremy bringardner\u2019s with a trusted and thoughtful menu that features chef - inspired , delicious recipes , plant - based proteins , with all dishes containing fewer than 600 calories and 1 , 000 milligrams of sodium , with most choices containing much less .\naaron selverston : from mcdonald ' s to lyfe kitchen\u2014that is quite a leap . of all the seemingly most improbable elements of this business plan , one might imagine it would be simply getting healthy food out to the masses . do you envision being able to scale something like this the way you scaled mcdonald ' s ?\nlyfe kitchen\u2019s farro - and - beet salad in the foreground , with the sweet corn chowder on the right , baby kale salad above , and the bottom of my glass of chia water just visible in the upper left corner , . photo by the conscientious omnivore ( cc by - nc - nd 3 . 0 )\nfortunately , i ' m able to catch up with jeremy later , and we chat briefly about his role at lyfe and plans for the future .\nproject costs on the 6 , 000 - square - foot building totaled $ 1 . 1 million . hnedak bobo group was the architect . the poplar avenue site is the largest and first free - standing in the lyfe fleet . a second memphis lyfe is planned for the chisca in downtown memphis .\nin celebration of its newest location , lyfe kitchen \u2013 playa vista will be hosting a community grand opening event on tuesday , feb . 9 , 2016 , from 10 : 30 a . m . to 2 : 30 p . m . open to the public , the event will showcase a brussels sprout cutting \u2013 which is the company\u2019s culinary take on the traditional ribbon cutting . the event will also include special menu tastings , a lyfe water sample station and free giveaways throughout the day .\nso the restaurant on hamilton is the beta site for lyfe and every diner a test subject . why here ?\nwe chose palo alto because it would be vocal ,\nsaid imerson . all those times that someone at lyfe asked you about your meal\u2014they were truly listening . listening , tweaking and perfecting .\n( 2 cups ) mature kale requires the stems to be removed before serving . lyfe avoids this by using baby kale instead\u2014prewashed organic greens from earthbound farm .\nthe founders\u2019 decades of fast - food experience contributed to developing lyfe kitchen\u2019s systems , processes , and brand , but the menu is chef - driven like that of a fine - dining restaurant . it features dishes created by art smith , former personal chef to oprah winfrey , as well as renowned vegan chef tal ronnen and executive chef jeremy bringardner .\nwhat is offered are a variety of lyfe waters , eight local beers that sell for $ 5 and 10 wines on tap that start at $ 6 . cakebread chardonnay is $ 14 per glass or $ 50 a bottle . lyfe cocktails created by mixologist kim haasarud , founder of liquid architects llc , are also available .\n312 dining diva a girl in her kitchen bake & destroy ! blue kitchen check please ! blog chicagoist food & drink chicago bites chicago dining examiner chicago foodies chicago gluttons chitown tap dining chicago dish dr . vino the feast chicago the food chain food loves writing food on the dole green sugar grub street chicago guys drinking beer hungry mag the kitchen sink lottie + doof lth forum the local beet mariobatalivoice one hundred eggs the paupered chef pro bono baker sauceome she simmers smart cabbage serious eats sky full of bacon the stew toc restaurants & bars two bites in suburbia zagat chicago\nlyfe kitchen : the fast - casual chain with a wholesome food menu has closed its irvine spectrum center location after two years . a mall representative said the restaurant closed july 28 . lyfe has recently closed a few other locations in the los angeles area . \u201csimply put , the decision was made to focus resources on the development and market presence of our top performing restaurants in the area , while we continue to explore the right locations for future expansion , \u201d lyfe senior brand manager robert griffin said in a statement . when asked if lyfe broke its lease , the irvine co . declined to disclose details . easther liu , chief marketing officer for irvine company retail properties , said in a statement : \u201cour policy is not to disclose specifics of our leases . at this moment , we are not ready to announce a replacement . \u201d\nbut the heart of any restaurant is the kitchen , and at the heart of lyfe\u2019s kitchen are four energy - saving cooking technologies . the turbochef impingement oven microwaves while also blasting hot air over the food at 60 miles per hour . \u201ccombi\u201d ovens combine steam and convection cooking so the food crisps and moistens simultaneously . and instead of a stainless steel or cast iron griddle , lyfe uses one made of 1 - inch - thick chrome , which reduces the amount of heat lost . even the cheese melters save energy : when microswitches sense the weight of a plate , they immediately kick the burner into high gear . as soon as the plate leaves the melter , the machine turns itself back to low .\nlyfe kitchen signed its first franchisee , l3 hospitality group , in 2013 and owner carey cooper has opened four chicagoland locations . but the better - for - you restaurant brand hasn\u2019t added another franchise partner since . it was a conscious decision , said ceo chance carlisle , who joined the company in summer 2014 and found the concept in need of refinement .\nintelligentsia coffee is one of chicago\u2019s premier coffee providers . chicago magazine\u2019s reader\u2019s choice award recognized intelligentsia as the best locally roasted coffee and in 2011 chicago time out awarded them its \u201cbest local coffee roaster\u201d award . their fulton street roasting works is home to three gothot roasters that turnout the hand crafted , delicious coffee that will be served at lyfe kitchen everyday .\nlyfe\u2019s innovations extend even to the dishwashing station , which features a system that captures steam , condenses it , and recycles the heat for the next wash . and while a typical dishwasher may use 1 . 5 gallons per wash , lyfe\u2019s units use three - quarters of a gallon and sanitize without chlorine\u2014a boon for local sewage systems .\nlyfe kitchen is known for its use of state - of - the - art energy - efficient equipment , which is a key component of the systems that allow for the cooking of fresh food in house consistently . a turbo combine oven , for example , allows operators to turn out the concept\u2019s signature brussels sprouts the same way every time , [ donahue ] said .\nlyfe , love your food everyday , is a lifestyle restaurant . lyfe kitchen combines natural ingredients with sustainable practices and delicious flavor profiles enhanced with spices and herbs to fuel and satisfy . all dishes are preservative and additive free and contain less than 600 calories and less than 1 , 000 mg of sodium . we aim to fulfill the need for delicious food that is convenient , affordable , and as important , good for you . for additional information , visit urltoken or call 310 - 507 - 7955 . for additional photos , visit urltoken .\nlyfe gets relatively high ratings on yelp , and the new york times food critic mark bittman wrote last year that he tried the menu and\ncame away impressed .\nlyfe kitchen , a pioneer in the \u201cfast - fine\u201d dining category , has created an elevated dining experience that caters to the active lifestyle and those seeking a healthy alternative to fast - food chains . the playa vista restaurant boasts nearly 4 , 000 square feet of warm and inviting dining space , including an outdoor patio for al fresco dining at its best . the brightly lit and casual yet cozy restaurant comes equipped with a three - head water tap dispensing ambient tap , chilled tap or chilled sparkling water to all guests . for those seeking something sweeter to sip , rather than sodas or high fructose beverages lyfe kitchen offers a series of infused waters called lyfe waters , blending fresh fruits , vegetables and herbs with agave , chia seeds and other ingredients to quench your thirst while invigorating your palate . those looking for adult refreshment can also enjoy a wide selection of beer and wine from some of the region\u2019s top producers .\nlyfe kitchen sells a grass - fed beef burger with 544 calories , 8 grams of saturated fat and 635 milligrams of sodium . but those watching their figures can opt for the marinated kale at a svelte 68 calories , 1 gram of fat and 74 milligrams of sodium . the quinoa crunch bowl contains 552 calories , 3 grams of saturated fat and 551 milligrams of sodium .\nthe company won ' t stay small for much longer , as this latest expansion shows . lyfe kitchen in march also launched a line of heat - and - serve soups to be sold in costco , according to the san francisco business times .\nour plan is to grow as fast as we can ,\nroberts ' partner stephen sidwell told the paper in march .\nthe team behind lyfe kitchen , which opened its first restaurant back in 2011 in palo alto , california , believes healthy , better - for - you food should not only be more accessible , but taste good , too . built on the premise that feeding your self should be feeding your whole being , the company continues to grow , providing healthier alternatives to fast food .\nlyfe kitchen river north will feature a selection of eclectic and flavorful craft beers to complement its great tasting dishes . the line - up features selections sourced from some of the finest midwest brewers including tighthead brewing ( mundelin , il ) , hopothesis beer company ( chicago , il ) , revolution brewing ( chicago , il ) and boulevard brewing ( kansas city , mo ) .\nwithout the fat , salt and sugar , many people doubt they will find the food at these establishments tasty . however , michael donahue , the co - founder and chief brand officer of lyfe kitchen confidently told the new yorker \u201c\u2026we need to attract the people who have always assumed that healthy food has to taste like straw . if they try it , we have them . \u201d\n\u201clyfe kitchen is a pioneering lifestyle concept in chicago , \u201d said owner - operator carey cooper . \u201cwe can\u2019t wait for chicagoans to visit us and experience what we have to offer : from the menu to the atmosphere to the hospitality of our team . we are thrilled to open our doors to the city of chicago and are excited to be part of the river north community . \u201d\nthe lyfe kitchen management team is made up of leaders , teachers , and doers . you lead with passion , you teach with patience , and you do good food every day . you\u2019re a role model with a devotion to your team . lyfe\u2019s mission and values align closely to your core and you embed them in your day to day lyfe . showing care and concern for your team and guests is a priority and you abide by the \u201cwe not me\u201d mentality . your responsibilities include ensuring guest satisfaction that is personable , informative , accurate and memorable . you develop , direct , and oversee your team to attain sales and profit objectives . you also maintain the highest standards of quality food , beverage , service , cleanliness , organization , and sanitation .\na handful of rapidly growing regional chains around the country \u2014 including tender greens , lyfe kitchen , sweetgreen and native foods \u2014 offer enticements like grass - fed beef , organic produce , sustainable seafood and menus that change with the season . most promise local ingredients ; some are exclusively vegetarian or even vegan . a few impose calorie ceilings , and others adopt service touches like busboys and china plates .\nunlike the sit - down bistros where gourmet food is generally prepared and served , lyfe sees each brussels sprout as merely a cog in a vast clockwork , a system that is set into motion as a customer approaches the counter , gives their name , and places an order . once that order is sent electronically to the kitchen , a cashier hands the customer a coaster . rfid strips beneath every table pick up the signal from the coaster and send it back to the kitchen . that\u2019s how the runner\u2014someone other than the person who took your order\u2014knows where you are sitting , what you have ordered , and your name .\n\u2022 the materials in lyfe kitchen are comprised of reused and rapidly renewable materials , regional materials , fsc certified wood and high levels of recycled content . \u2022 furniture includes indoor air quality air certification from green guard environmental institute and is upholstered with pvc - free material , reducing toxins in the air . \u2022 an interior hydroponic herb wall educates guests about sustainable food growth , while reducing water use for irrigation through recirculation . the live plants help to filtrate , improving the indoor air quality . \u2022 low - flow faucets with automatic timers & low - flush fixtures to help reduce the amount of water used by a minimum of 20 % - 40 % . \u2022 the use of low - voltage & led lighting , in conjunction with lighting controls in the lyfe kitchen restaurants , reduces energy usage by 35 % .\nlyfe kitchen has a mission to go with its name ( an acronym for love your food everyday ) and motto ( eat good . feel good . do good . ) . each of its 10 restaurants , strategically distributed from california to illinois , has a wall of fluffy herbs growing in the dining room , serves only grass - fed beef , uses china instead of plastic and keeps all entrees under 600 calories .\ncombine this with a cozy , comfortable and inviting atmosphere and you\u2019ve got a place where few would want to leave . read more about it here at qsr : living the lyfe in quick service\nat the new chains , customers care deeply about what they put in their mouths . but high - quality products require expensive ingredients . lyfe kitchen offers a grass - fed steak for twenty dollars ; raising cattle on grass can take a year longer than raising livestock the conventional way , which makes the animals much more expensive to feed . mcdonald\u2019s buys seven hundred million pounds of beef a year . no small group , no matter how popular , can compete with their prices , particularly if it stresses the quality of its ingredients . for places like lyfe kitchen and sweetgreen , it\u2019s never easy to guarantee fresh produce , sell only humanely raised meat , and offer a wide variety of dishes , none of which exceed six or eight hundred calories . to offer those choices on a national scale will require an agricultural system that rewards regional farming networks ."]}
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based merchants and cad for canada - based merchants .\nthe startup run by former google and paypal executive osama bedier has signed chase paymentech and va . . .\n* subject to range limits and wireless service availability . \u00a9 2011 chase paymentech solutions . all rights reserved .\nby submitting this form , as an authorized representative of merchant , you agree to be contacted by chase paymentech by telephone or email for merchant account services and have provided your information to chase paymentech for this purpose .\nshop employees can now process refunds for an order paid for with chase paymentech directly from within woocommerce \u2014 no more logging into your merchant account to process refunds ! speed up your store management by creating full or partial refunds from the \u201cedit order\u201d screen and sending the transaction automatically to chase paymentech by clicking \u201crefund via chase paymentech\u201d .\nchase paymentech and the canadian federation of independent business ( cfib ) have struck a new deal th . . .\nmany chase merchants use paymentech online to retrieve data quickly when a customer calls \u2013 saving time and delivering better service .\ncontact chase paymentech today to learn more and get started with our merchant services , products and solutions and experience the difference .\nchase paymentech has received 1 . 37 out of 5 stars based on 18 customer reviews and a bbb rating of d - .\nworldpay has been one of chase paymentech ' s top competitors . worldpay is a public company that was founded in 1989 in london , england . worldpay is in the internet software field . compared to chase paymentech , worldpay has 4 , 287 more employees .\nfirst data is chase paymentech ' s # 3 rival . first data was founded in atlanta , georgia } in 1971 . first data operates in the diversified financial services industry . compared to chase paymentech , first data generates $ 11 . 5b more revenue .\nchase paymentech has employees and is the fifth highest among it ' s top 10 competitors . the top 10 competitors average 376 .\nadyen is perceived as one of chase paymentech ' s biggest rivals . adyen ' s headquarters is in amsterdam , other , and was founded in 2006 . adyen operates in the consumer finance industry . adyen generates 7 , 270 % of chase paymentech ' s revenue .\n1 rates apply to all visa and mastercard credit card signature transactions submitted through the chase mobile checkout application and are subject to change . for american express , discover and jcb credit card processing rates please contact a chase paymentech sales representative at 1 . 866 . 700 . 7330 . 2 chase mobile checkout requires a merchant account with chase paymentech solutions , the chase mobile checkout card reader , and the chase mobile checkout application on your smartphone or tablet . chase mobile checkout can be used to accept transactions throughout canada , except in the province of quebec . card reader operates exclusively with chase paymentech . 3 additional card readers may be purchased for $ 75 . 00 each . all applications are subject to credit approval .\nchase paymentech , a subsidiary of jpmorgan chase , is a global leader in payment processing . as an authorize . net preferred reseller , chase paymentech offers everything you need to accept online payments from your customers , including competitive rates , secure payment processing , 24 / 7 u . s . - based customer support and no annual fees .\nchase paymentech posted a video\nlebron james talks about fear of the top | kneading dough s . 2 e . 1\non youtube\nwhen you choose chase paymentech to process your customers ' credit and debit card payments 1 , you are working with a partner scotiabank trusts .\n* merchants are required to complete an application and agree to terms and conditions at the time of enrollment . all merchants are subject to credit approval . merchant services are provided by paymentech llc (\nchase paymentech\n) , a subsidiary of jp morgan chase bank , n . a .\nchase paymentech ' s revenue is the third highest among it ' s top 10 competitors . the top 10 competitors average $ 92 . 3m .\nchase paymentech posted a video\nlindsay vonn on turning skiing success into financial success | kneading dough s . 2 e . 2\non youtube\ncurrency defined within the chase paymentech merchant account must match your store ' s default currency . if the currencies do not match , transactions will be rejected .\n2 . deposit fees are waived for chase paymentech customers using the scotiabank business account plan . the basic business account is excluded . customers are subject to a transaction fee for each of their visa \u2122 , mastercard \u2122 and interac \u2122 deposit transactions if they process payments with a service provider other than chase paymentech .\nchase mobile checkout 2 allows you to accept all major credit cards wherever your business takes you in canada ( excluding the province of quebec ) . all you need is a supported smartphone or tablet device , with the chase mobile checkout app , our card reader and a merchant account with chase paymentech .\nchase paymentech is a subsidiary of jpmorgan chase . we ' ve been in the business for over 25 years , and offer multiple easy - to - accept payment methods , such as credit and debit cards , as well as prepaid cards .\nwe appreciate your feedback about your support experience with skyverge , developers of chase paymentech . this helps us maintain high standards on the woomarketplace , and helps skyverge improve .\npaymentech online allows ecommerce merchants access to in - depth financial analysis 24 hours a day .\nchase paymentech and the canadian federation of independent business ( cfib ) today announced a new agreement that provides preferred pricing to small businesses in an exclusive offering for cfib members .\nchase paymentech is a market leader in credit card processing , and works with many of canada ' s largest brands as well as thriving small businesses across the country . read more\npaymentech online allows multi - channel and large e - commerce merchants to manage their account online .\nexperience the powerful products and superior service that comes with a merchant account from chase . get the merchant account that can help you control costs and grow your business . it all starts with a chase paymentech merchant services account . contact us today to learn more .\nchase paymentech , a leading merchant acquirer and payment processor , published its sixth annual edition cyber holiday pulse index , an inside look at consumer online shopping trends throughout the holiday shopping season .\nif you do not currently have a chase paymentech merchant account , you can apply for one . if you already have an account , you can connect to it by following the steps below .\nthe program encourages merchants to report any suspected tampering to chase paymentech . if it is determined that the pin pad you reported was tampered with , you will receive a reward * from interac .\nthe chase paymentech payment gateway extension is an advanced payment integration for woocommerce that provides powerful options for accepting payments via chase . let your customers securely save their credit card information to their woocommerce account for fast and easy checkout . includes full support for woocommerce subscriptions and pre - orders .\nhow important is the holiday shopping season for retailers ? chase paymentech says many ecommerce merchants realize as much as 30 - 40 % of annualized sales volumes during the last two months of the year .\n1members who wish to obtain payment processing services from chase paymentech must submit an application . all applications are subject to chase paymentech\u2019s standard approval policies and procedures , including without limitation credit approval and entering into a merchant agreement with chase paymentech . certain conditions apply . applicants must be an approved retail council of canada member in good standing . * your eligibility for a particular industry specific program and target qualification level is dependent on the nature of your business as determined by visa and mastercard . this merchant discount rate ( \u201cmdr\u201d ) applies to transactions that qualify at or below your assigned target qualification level ( \u201cqualified transactions\u201d ) . for all other transactions ( \u201cnon - qualified transactions\u201d ) , you will be charged the mdr , the difference in interchange ( if interchange is higher ) for processing the non - qualified transaction and a non - qualified transaction processing fee of 0 . 31 % . other fees apply to all transactions , including visa and mastercard assessment fees , all of which will be set out in the merchant agreement . all fees and rates are subject to change as set out in the merchant agreement . tmchase paymentech and chase paymentech logo are trademarks of chase paymentech solutions , llc , chase paymentech solutions authorized user . \u00ae mastercard and the mastercard brand mark are registered trademarks of mastercard international incorporated . \u00ae registered trademark of visa / lic . user . \u00ae interac and the interac logo are registered trademarks of interac inc . all other trademarks , registered trademarks , product names and logos identified or mentioned herein are the property of chase paymentech solutions , or their respective owners .\nchase john murray , 1 - 202 - 329 - 6363 john . t . murray @ urltoken\nand for businesses that are a little more\u2026 mobile , our chase mobile checkout solution allows you to take payments directly from your apple or android smartphone . all you need is the chase mobile checkout app , our card reader and a chase account to make your business as mobile as you are .\nchase paymentech is pleased to re - affirm its commitment to the code of conduct for the credit and debit card industry including the enhancements to the code announced by minister joe oliver on april 13th , 2015 . learn more\nchase mobile checkout allows you to accept credit and signature debit cards wherever your business takes you . all you need is an internet connection , a compatible smartphone with the chase mobile checkout app , our card reader and an account with chase * start accepting payments with your apple \u00ae or android \u2122 smartphone .\nchase paymentech is proud to work with rcc as their preferred payment processing partner . our program addresses the unique needs of rcc members by delivering innovative , retail - specific credit card and debit card payment processing solutions that are reliable and secure . please consult our member ' s only chase preferred pricing flyer to see your rates .\nthe l5200 and l5300 emv - ready pin pads from equinox are now emv - certified on the paymentech platform . . .\n1 . jpmorgan chase & co . / 2016 annual report the testimonials on this page or provided via linked videos are the sole opinions , findings or experiences of our customer and not those of jpmorgan chase bank , n . a . or any of its affiliates . these opinions , findings , or experiences may not be representative of what all customers may achieve . jp morgan chase bank , n . a . or any of its affiliates are not liable for decisions made or actions taken in reliance on any of the testimonial information provided . payroll services provided by adp \u00ae , inc . chase may receive a referral fee and neither guarantees nor makes and representatives or warranties of any kind regarding the services . the adp \u00ae logo is a registered logo of adp \u00ae , inc . \u201cchase , \u201d \u201cjpmorgan , \u201d \u201cjpmorgan chase , \u201d \u201cchase for business , \u201d \u201cthe morning bell , \u201d \u201cthe morning bell for small business , \u201d the jpmorgan chase logo and the octagon symbol are trademarks of jpmorgan chase bank , n . a . jpmorgan chase bank , n . a . is a wholly - owned subsidiary of jpmorgan chase & co .\nthis gateway integration makes full use of all recommendations from chase to maximize security . credit card information is processed by chase\u2019s servers even though the customer remains on your site so that the integration is pci compliant .\nchase merchant services , formerly known as chase paymentech , is one of the largest processors in the industry . it offers a wide selection of products to help small businesses accept credit cards in person , online and on the go . its processing services come with advanced fraud protection , data encryption and other security tools to protect your business and customers .\nquickly and securely process credit and debit card payments for your business with chase paymentech . regardless of the type or size of your business , you need a partner you can trust and rely on for merchant account services . after you set up a merchant account with chase paymentech , you have access to reliable state - of - the - art products and technology . all of your credit card data is encrypted , so that you have peace of mind that your valuable customer transactions are secure .\nsince 1985 , chase paymentech has led the way in payment processing services . during this time , we ' ve built a strong reputation in the payment processing industry and offer a solid foundation for you to use payments to establish , grow or transform your business .\nthe top 10 competitors in chase paymentech ' s competitive set are adyen , worldpay , first data , globalcollect , stripe , discover , wirecard , braintree , paysafe and payvision . together they have raised over 3 . 6b between their estimated 49 . 6k employees .\nas our customer , you can choose from multiple high - speed , ip pos terminals to find what fits best with your business . with the pos terminals listed below , you can support all major credit and debit cards , chip and pin cards from chase paymentech .\nchase paymentech ' s cyber holiday pulse index shows that transactions were up 37 percent from november 1 to december 31 from the previous year . with this in mind , businesses should make sure their data security is up to par so customers can feel safe shopping online .\nmay 13 , 2015 | the shared office space company wework has announced that it will partner with chase t . . .\non november 4th , 2014 , visa and mastercard announced they will reduce their average effective interchange rates on domestic consumer cards through 2020 . in the coming months , we will provide you with more information on how these changes may benefit your current processing relationship with chase paymentech . learn more\nchase paymentech began operations in canada in 2002 with the purchase of scotiabank ' s merchant acquiring point - of - sale portfolio , and shortly thereafter citibank ' s portfolio . we are the single source for visa \u00ae , mastercard \u00ae , american express \u00ae and interac direct payment processing .\n* customers are required to complete an application and agree to . terms and conditions at the time of enrollment . all merchant services accounts are subject to credit approval . merchant services are provided by paymentech , llc (\nchase\n) , a subsidiary of jpmorgan chase bank , n . a . * * fund delivery time may be affected by a number of factors , including when you submit your transactions for processing .\nrenewed relationship builds on rate cuts , code of conduct toronto , may 8 , 2015 / cnw / - chase paymente . . .\npaymentech has in place complaint resolution procedures to settle complaints of merchants arising from their rights and obligations under parts 3 and 4 of the payment services regulations 2018 .\ndid you know ? once you have a chase account and you ' ve been provided your account details , you ' ll need your account manager at chase to link your chase merchant id ( mid ) to the bigcommerce submitter id ( 299429 ) . if your mid is not linked to our submitter id before you use the gateway within bigcommerce , you will encounter a ' 412 precondition failed ' error .\nchase ' s website terms , privacy and security policies don ' t apply to the site you ' re about to visit . please review its website terms , privacy and security policies to see how they apply to you . chase isn ' t responsible for ( and doesn ' t provide ) any products , services or content at this third - party site , except for products and services that explicitly carry the chase name .\nfor the last decade , chase paymentech\u2122 has worked with rcc and its members to understand the specific payment processing requirements of retailers from the country\u2019s largest national chains to thriving independents . with preferred rates on merchant processing , including debit and credit card processing and e - commerce this program helps you keep costs in check .\nas part of the jpmorgan chase organization , in addition to attractive salary and benefits packages , all of our employees are eligible for incentive rewards .\nwith a chase merchant services account , funds are typically deposited directly into your checking or settlement account within 2 business days from settlement * * .\nusing the chase paymentech extension allows you to decide what your checkout process will look like , while keeping the customer on your site for the entire process . customize the pay page to optimize conversions for your business . using a hosted payment page provides a seamless checkout process for the user and flexbility for the business owner .\ndallas , november 15 , 2011 - chase paymentech , a leading merchant acquirer and payment processor , today launched the sixth annual edition of the cyber holiday pulse index . the pulse index provides an inside look at consumer online shopping trends for the key shopping days black friday and cyber monday and throughout the holiday shopping season .\nview merchant account , statements , funding , and settlement reports directly on your smartphone or tablet . tablet users receive access to the chase mobile checkout dashboard\nchase paymentech understands that no two merchant accounts are the same and is committed to helping you find the right solution for your business . we offer payment processing solutions across all industries including retail , restaurant and food services , internet and more . our industry experts can help you determine the right products and payment mix for your organization .\nchase paymentech is an ideal gateway for woocommerce subscriptions , offering support for all of subscriptions features \u2013 payment date changes , subscription date changes , and more . the gateway also fully - supports woocommerce pre - orders , so you can take customer\u2019s payment information upfront and then automatically charge their payment method once the pre - order is released .\nthe index presents aggregated daily payment processing activity for 50 of the leading u . s . online retailers\u2014 measuring payment transactions , dollar volume and average ticket value\u2014 giving an almost real - time snapshot of year - over - year ecommerce growth . the data is taken directly from chase paymentech\u2019s market leading processing platform and updated every business day .\n\u201ccyber monday has historically been the biggest single day of the season , and so far that\u2019s true again , \u201d mike duffy , president of chase paymentech said , \u201cin addition , ecommerce is now an established part of the black friday phenomenon , as consumers take advantage of online shopping deals as well as black friday in - store bargains . \u201d\nreduce expenses \u2013 using data accessed via paymentech online , identify and reduce unnecessary costs resulting from processing errors , downgrades and chargebacks ; and address outstanding retrievals before they turn into costly chargebacks .\nthe index presents aggregated daily payment processing activity for 50 of the leading u . s . online retailers , measuring payment transactions , dollar volume and average ticket value - giving an almost real - time snapshot of year - over - year ecommerce growth . the data is taken directly from chase paymentech ' s processing platform and updated every business day .\npaymentech online provides web - based access to the information your business needs . in one single solution , you get quick access to your transaction data , advanced web - based reporting , an online chargeback management interface and optional fraud management tools . use the data within paymentech online to manage your bottom line and make more informed decisions about your payments processing now and in the future .\nthe index presents aggregated daily payment processing activity for 50 of the leading u . s . online retailers - measuring payment transactions , dollar volume and average ticket value - giving an almost real - time snapshot of year - over - year ecommerce growth . the data is taken directly from chase paymentech ' s market leading processing platform and updated every business day .\nwe ' re pleased to share that chase is the winner of\njudges choice award for best e - commerce platform / gateway\nat the 2015 cnp awards .\nchase offers a wide variety of business checking accounts for different - sized businesses . use our business checking comparison chart to select exactly which checking account is right for you .\nadditionally , all standard chase documentation \u2013 online tutorials , training manuals , technical specifications , merchant forms and bin files \u2013 are available for online viewing , printing and downloading .\nchase merchant services provides you with a more secure and convenient way to do business by giving your customers the flexibility to make purchases however they choose with added security that protects their accounts .\nwe ' re here to help with your business banking needs from credit cards and processing , payroll and collection services to foreign exchange , chase business banking has solutions that work for you .\nyour chase merchant id ( mid ) must be linked to the bigcommerce submitter id ( 299429 ) . if they are not linked , you will encounter a ' 412 precondition failed ' error .\nbecome part of a progressive , service - oriented company . search our online job postings for available positions at jpmorgan chase and all its units and subsidiaries , including positions in usa and europe .\nchase offers merchant services for pos tablets through chase mobile checkout , and can accommodate merchants using third party pos tablet solutions that have certified to our processing platforms . when businesses combine the powerful tools of chase mobile checkout with mobile pos technology , they can adapt to meet the changing needs of their customers , as well as grow with the constant demands of evolving technology . by utilizing mobile pos technology , business owners can conveniently and quickly check out customers to create an opportunity for future points of engagement . so a one - time customer can turn into a long - term customer .\nour proprietary reporting tools offer 24 / 7 access to your payment processing information . plus , with chase mobile checkout , you can access your account details on - the - go in our mobile dashboard .\nchase ' s proprietary fraud filters enable you to screen high - risk transactions based on specific account numbers or issuing countries . a simple , web - based interface provides control over your specific negative database .\nonce certification is completed , you\u2019ll benefit from a secure payment solution that fully utilizes chase\u2019s hosted pay page technology , and can also keep customers on - site during checkout , improving trust and conversions for your store .\nwith paymentech online , you have constant access to your financial and transaction data , and up to 6 months of historical information available at any time . our advanced transaction history search capabilities help you quickly obtain the detailed information you need to manage your business .\n\u201cour pulse data shows that many ecommerce merchants realize as much as 30 - 40 % of annualized sales volumes during the last two months of the year ,\nsaid mike duffy , president of chase paymentech .\nwith increased promotional activity , expanded markets for digital products , and the potential of mobile shopping , 2011 promises to be the most exciting holiday online shopping season yet . the pulse index will help ecommerce businesses monitor the health of the market throughout the season .\nour pulse data shows that many ecommerce merchants realize as much as 30 - 40 % of annualized sales volumes during the last two months of the year ,\nsaid mike duffy , president of chase paymentech .\nwith increased promotional activity , expanded markets for digital products , and the potential of mobile shopping , 2011 promises to be the most exciting holiday online shopping season yet . the pulse index will help ecommerce businesses monitor the health of the market throughout the season .\nchase offers pos systems that are easy to use and effortless to integrate for both small and large businesses . these systems are available for use on your iphone , android smartphone , tablets , or other mobile devices to process customer payments .\nusing touch tone capture is simple and straightforward : if you have access to a touch tone phone , you can accept credit cards from your customers . just call the chase paymentech toll - free number , and you ' ll hear recorded instructions that will allow you to enter transaction data using your phone keypad . touch tone capture lets you accept transactions electronically then closes the batch automatically for you . it ' s different from a voice authorization tool , in that you get an actual draft capture product with settlement functionality .\ngot everything you need ? if you have more questions , please visit our chase mobile checkout frequently asked questions or contact sales by calling 1 . 866 . 700 . 7330 , or by completing the form to the right of this page .\nchase is the leading provider of merchant services with over $ 1 trillion in annual processing volume . \u00b9 we have been serving the world ' s largest brands , new e - 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specific products and services can help you manage and grow your business .\nnote : paymentech does not charge a fee for sms messages delivered to your mobile device ; however , standard message and data rates from your carrier may apply . recipients should ensure sms short codes are allowed by their carrier . cps uses a short code of 27359 ; this will appear as the from ( sender ) in the sms message .\nreduce inefficient paper processes while addressing your chargebacks quickly with chase ' s online chargeback management tool . this module enables you to capture , store and exchange chargeback documents electronically . with robust case management features , you can increase efficiency , decrease the timeframe for dispute resolution and reduce mailing costs .\nkeeping up with the latest advancements in technology is no easy feat , but with chase as your partner , you don ' t have to . we offer a full spectrum of connectivity options to support your credit card processing needs , including wireless , authorization over high - speed t1 lines , internet and dialup .\ntake advantage of the larger screen size and increased resolution \u2013 chase mobile checkout not only works on supported ipad \u00ae and android tablets , but it also includes streamlined transaction flows , a robust product catalog to help you accept payments quickly and the mobile dashboard , so you can view your sales and settlement figures wherever you are .\nmobile payment processing is the next step in secure payment processing technology that will help businesses succeed . chase will provide a merchant account with services and reliability that help businesses manage their payments more efficiently . this may include mobile reporting , fraud alerts , and pci online education . contact us to learn more about how we can help you get started .\ncustomers can easily & securely save multiple credit cards to their account for faster checkout . payment data is stored on chase\u2019s secure servers , so your pci compliance requirements are significantly reduced . there\u2019s no limit to the amount of credit cards a customer can store on their account . customers can also select a default card and remove saved credit cards from the \u201cmy account\u201d page .\nsome users choose to set the payment gateway to only authorize charges rather than authorize & capture them . however , this requires the user to then log into the payment gateway admin to capture charges . this extension allow you to optionally capture previously authorized transactions directly from the woocommerce edit order screen rather than logging into your gateway control panel to do so . simply edit the order , select the \u201ccapture charge\u201d action , and charges will be captured through chase .\ncredit card machines come in all shapes and sizes , from stand - 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effective payment solutions and exceptional 24 / 7 , u . s . - based customer service .\ntotal merchant services is one of the fastest growing credit card merchant account acquirers in the nation . by choosing total merchant services as your merchant account provider , you will receive low rates , world - class customer service and the best solution for your needs .\nvolusion ' s award - winning e - commerce platform is designed to help you open a successful online store . tens of thousands of customers have used volusion to launch their online stores , including industry leaders like 3m , nalgene and motorola . from robust marketing tools that help attract customers to a full suite of design templates to create a beautiful site , you ' ll be selling online in no time .\nnorth american bancard ( nab ) is one of the nation ' s leading payment solutions providers . as a full - service payment solutions provider , nab has the flexibility and expertise to offer an array of solutions including credit , debit , ebt , check conversion and guarantee , and gift and loyalty card solutions . the company provides\nbest in class\ncustomer service 24 / 7 / 365 .\nurltoken has provided credit card processing solutions for companies from various industries since 1997 . by offering quality service to the retail , restaurant , moto and high risk industries , it has become one of the finest merchant account providers in the country . the company offers free 24 / 7 customer service and technical support designed to meet your daily needs , and helpful intervention in transaction disputes .\ncayan has been a leading provider of authorize . net deployments for over eight years , offering fast and simple account setup for merchant account customers . cayan has offered guaranteed lowest prices on credit card equipment and merchant accounts since 1998 , while providing industry - 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effective merchant program , while giving back to the community by donating 10 % of profits to charitable organizations . dharma ms discloses all costs and fees in advance .\neasy , secure and cost effective ! with more than 15 years experience , millennium bankcard makes accepting credit cards a simple process . join their program today and experience the friendly and professional ongoing support of their staff , allowing you to do what you do best to make your business successful .\n\u00a9 2018 . authorize . net . all rights reserved . all brand names and logos are the property of their respective owners , are used for identification purposes only , and do not imply product endorsement or affiliation with authorize . net .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nthe growth of mobile credit card processing means you can accept payments on the go and in real time . reduce checkout lines , take your processing with you , or keep tabs on your payment processing account , wherever you are .\ntake your point of sale to your customers ? no problem ! wireless terminals look just like desk - bound countertop models , but their use of cellular or wi - fi\u00ae connectivity allows you to take the terminal with you to process the sale . whether you operate a restaurant or a delivery service , our wireless solutions are ideal for businesses on the go .\ntransform your laptop computer or notebook into a card - present payment terminal with online pos terminal . all you need is an internet connection and a card reader \u2013 online pos terminal does the rest . and , you can save on startup costs with no terminal purchase and no need for additional phone lines . easy , right ?\nas an industry leader in merchant services 1 , we focus on being transparent and simple , so you can focus on your business .\nwhether you need to accept payments in your store , online , or on - the - go , we have the right solution , no matter how your customer wants to pay .\nenhance your customer ' s experience while accepting credit , debit card and mobile payments .\nfrom basic storefronts to highly integrated e - commerce systems , we have the right payment solution for you .\nfrom on - the - go reporting to answers around the clock , we ' re here to help your business run better .\nsecurity and fraud prevention is at the core of our business . we secure your transactions , leaving you less susceptible to a breach .\nwhen it comes to your business , we know there ' s no such thing as 9 - 5 . you ' re always on the clock . that ' s why our help desk team is available 24 / 7 / 365 , so that you can find the answers and support you need , on your schedule .\nwe ' re here to help you choose the solution that ' s right for you .\norbital\u00ae virtual terminal allows you to manage online , telephone , or mail order payments through your internet browser .\niterminal\u00ae will be retired in early 2018 . please convert to online pos terminal ( opt ) . contact your relationship manager or call 866 . 658 . 7005 to convert and ensure uninterrupted processing of payments .\nonline pos terminal uses a pin pad to process emv payments from your pc or laptop .\nresource online allows small businesses and larger retail and card - present merchants to manage their account online .\nwe help make the transition to accepting chip - enabled cards ( also called emv ) as seamless as possible while businesses across the us get ready for the fraud liability shift with the emv - compliant terminals .\ncompare between business and commercial line of credit options for your business ' working capital needs . help manage cash flow fluctuations , expand into new markets , or finance accounts receivable\nfind and apply for the ink business credit card best suited for your business needs . compare the benefits of the ink cash and ink plus business credit cards .\nmore convenient than cash and checks to make purchases \u2014 money is deducted right from your business checking account . make deposits and withdrawals at the atm . see time every month when you set up recurring payments with your business debit cards .\ncommercial banking provides organizations with annual revenues generally ranging from $ 20 million to more than $ 2 billion \u2014 as well as real estate investors and owners \u2014 with a range of domestic and international financial solutions designed to help them achieve their business goals .\nadp\u00ae offers a range of payroll solutions that grow as your business grows . additional adp services include time and attendance tracking and workers ' compensation plans .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nwe make it quick and easy to sign up . just contact us today to open a merchant account today . get started now\nnow is a great time to switch . we ' ll take the hassle out of moving and make it easy to get started . why switch to us ?\nfind everything you need to activate your merchant account , login and access your statement . visit merchant support\nactivate and manage your merchant account with our online tools and resources . take advantage of helpful tips , training and guides , alerts , resources and more . . .\nget statements quickly with our secure and convenient email statements . view , print and store your monthly statements online \u2013 all hassle free and at your fingertips .\n27 percent of cnp international retailers consider international fraud a significant issue . learn more about the scale of international fraud by reading our new infographic .\ncanadian federation of independent business ( cfib ) members can now reduce costs and improve customer service with new pricing and service options .\nwe deliver debit and credit card processing , along with innovative gift card solutions designed to help merchants increase sales and grow their business . our focus is on delivering solutions that make it easy for you to do business with your customers .\nwe are committed to our customers , and becoming a trusted partner in their business , and helping to drive the direction of the canadian payments industry .\nafter 15 minutes of inactivity , you will be required to login again . all passwords expire every 90 days and accounts that are inactive for an extended period may be deleted .\nto ensure security of your account , we need to send an identification code to the phone number or email address that you have previously provided .\nyou will have 10 minutes to enter the code on the identification code screen .\nplease do not navigate away from the\nenter your identification code\nscreen until you have entered this code .\nif you do so , the process will reset and another identification code will be sent .\nfor account - holders outside the u . s . , manage your accounts online\nj . p . morgan is transforming how organisations like yours view their merchant services provider from the perception of a commodity and cost centre into a valued business partner . as a leading provider of payment , fraud management and data security solutions we can help you manage costs , drive sales and better navigate the payment landscape .\npayments are no longer simply transactions . they\u2019re an important key to your growth . you need a partner who can help you get it right with your customers , no matter where they are or how they pay .\nas both an acquirer and bank , we have the capability to manage the end - to - end payment process , allowing you to better manage payment processing costs .\nmanaging payments goes well beyond simply accepting , authorising and settling\u2014it is central to the very viability of your business . a sound payments strategy will continue to propel your business forward .\nconnecting the merchant environment to j . p . morgan and third - party systems .\nif you have a technical issue or a question about your merchant account , please call your relationship manager directly . alternatively , call our merchant support team on :\nsecurely manage online , telephone , or mail order payments with orbital \u00ae virtual terminal including card authorisations , settlements or refunds .\nthis self - service portal makes it quick and easy to integrate your applications with j . p . morgan apis and sdks . start your build and test it in the developer center .\nif you have a complaint , please contact your relationship manager . your complaint will be addressed in accordance with cpel complaint policy , which we are happy to provide upon request .\nalternatively , in the event of a complaint , a merchant may refer the matter to the irish financial services and pensions ombudsman or such relevant out - of - court complaint body or to such other competent out - of - court complaint body applicable to you in the country where you are established .\nlincoln house , lincoln place , dublin 2 , d02 vh29 , ireland tel : + 353 1 567 7000 email : info @ urltoken website : https : / / www . urltoken\nsome j . p . morgan products and services may not be available in certain regions . please consult your j . p . morgan representative to learn more about the products and services available to you ."]}
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", "topic": 16}], "title": "pointer telocation", "paragraphs": ["pointer telocation ltd . announces the appointment of mr . arnoldo meiselmann to ceo of mexico operations | pointer sa\npntr stock quote - pointer telocation ltd . ordinary shares ( israel ) price - nasdaq\npointer telocation ltd . announces the appointment of mr . arnoldo meiselmann to ceo of mexico operations\nnews about pointer telocation ltd . , including commentary and archival articles published in the new york times .\nhome > pointer telocation ltd . announces the appointment of mr . arnoldo meiselmann to ceo of mexico operations\npntr stock price - pointer telocation ltd . stock quote ( u . s . : nasdaq ) - marketwatch\npointer telocation , inc . : an undervalued opportunity 6 / 26 / 2018 12 : 11 : 00 pm - seeking alpha\nis pointer telocation ( pntr ) a great pick from the value investor ' s perspective right now ? read on to know more .\npointer telocation has remarkably beaten earnings estimates in all of the trailing four quarters , recording an average beat of 59 . 4 % .\nfor fleet owners today , keeping track of your vehicles and cargo is a vital task . israeli company pointer telocation , knows all too well .\nh . c . wainwright analyst amit dayal maintained a buy rating on pointer telocation ltd ( nasdaq : pntr ) . . . [ . . . ]\nkeeping track of a moving target is a trickier task than observing a stationary one . this is something that israeli company , pointer telocation , knows all too well .\nps . if you are not interested in pointer telocation anymore , you can use our free platform to see my list of over 150 other stocks with a high growth potential .\nbuilding up an investment case requires looking at a stock holistically . today i\u2019ve chosen to put the spotlight on pointer telocation ltd ( nasdaq : pntr ) due to its excellent fundamentals in moreread more . . .\npointer uses ebitda and non - gaap net income as non - gaap financial performance measurements .\npointer telocation ltd ( nasdaq : pntr ) , a commercial services company based in israel , received a lot of attention from a substantial price movement on the nasdaqcm over the last few months , increasingread more . . .\npointer to place 805 , 000 shares in u . s . at $ 10 . 50 each\npointer uses adjusted ebitda and non - gaap net income as non - gaap financial performance measurements .\nstern believes that pointer\u2019s strength in the market today is that it offers an array of software , hardware and services . \u201cone of the key differentiators that pointer telocation has in comparison to other companies in the market is that it offers a complete and comprehensive range of avl tracking units and control software , \u201d he tells israel21c .\ncategories : yahoo financeget free summary analysis pointer telocation ltd . reports financial results for the quarter ended september 30 , 2017 . we analyze the earnings along side the following peers of pointer telocation ltd . \u2013 ituran location & control ltd . , gilat satellite networks ltd . , ceragon networks ltd and monro inc ( itrn - us , gilt - us , crnt - us and mnro - us ) that have also reported . . . read more ( read more . . . )\nresearch desk line - up : pointer telocation post earnings coverage london , uk / accesswire / november 22 , 2017 / pro - trader daily has just published a free post - earnings coverage on knowles corp . ( nyse : . . .\npointer shares are traded on nasdaq ( pntr ) and the tel aviv stock exchange ( pntr ) .\nrosh haayin , israel , mar 5 , 2018 / prnewswire / - - pointer telocation ltd . ( nasdaq capital market : pntr ; tel aviv stock exchange : pntr ) \u2013 a leading developer , manufacturer and operator of mobile resource . . .\nrosh haayin , israel , nov . 27 , 2017 / prnewswire / - - pointer telocation ltd . ( nasdaq capital market : pntr ; tel aviv stock exchange : pntr ) \u2013 a leading developer , manufacturer and operator of mobile resource . . .\npointer spun off its israeli subsidiary , shagrir group vehicle services ltd . , through which pointer carried out its road side assistance ( rsa ) activities and listed shagrir ' s shares for trade on the tel aviv stock exchange . the results of shagrir until that date are included in pointer ' s results as discontinued operation .\npointer spun off its israeli subsidiary , shagrir group vehicle services ltd . , through which pointer carried out its road side assistance ( rsa ) activities and listed shagrir ' s shares for trade on the tel aviv stock exchange . the results of shagrir until that date are included in pointer ' s results as discontinued operations .\nnew york , ny / accesswire / february 27 , 2018 / pointer telocation ltd . ( nasdaq : pntr ) will be discussing their earnings results in their q4 earnings call to be held on february 27 , 2018 at 9 : 30 am eastern . . .\nrosh haayin , israel , feb . 8 , 2018 / prnewswire / - - pointer telocation ltd . ( nasdaq : pntr & tase : pntr ) \u2013 a leading developer and operator of fleet and mobile resource management ( mrm ) solutions , announced . . .\npointer telocation ltd ( nasdaq : pntr ) generated a below - average return on equity of 12 . 42 % in the past 12 months , while its industry returned 13 . 69 % . though pntr\u2019s recent performance is underwhelming , it isread more . . .\nthe legal and commercial name of our company is pointer telocation ltd . we were incorporated under the laws of the state of israel on july 17 , 1991 under the name nexus telecommunications systems ltd . we changed our name to nexus telocation systems ltd . in december 1997 and to pointer telocation ltd . in january 2006 . the principal legislation under which we operate is the israeli companies law , 5759 - 1999 , as amended . 33 our principal place of business is located at 14 hamelacha street afek industrial park , rosh haayin , israel , and our telephone number is 972 - 3 - 572 - 3111 . our website is www . pointer . com . information on our website is not part of , nor incorporated by reference into , this annual report . . . . more . . .\npointer telocation ltd . ( nasdaq : pntr ) ( tase : pntr ) , a leading provider of telematic services and technology solutions for fleet management , mobile asset management and internet of vehicles , announced today its financial results for the second quarter of 2017 . [ 1 ]\nrosh haayin , israel , may 7 , 2018 / prnewswire / - - pointer telocation ltd . ( pntr ) ( pntr ) \u2013 a leading developer , manufacturer and operator of mobile resource management ( mrm ) , announced today that it will release its financial results for the first quarter of 2018 on tuesday , may 15th , 2018 . pointer telocation ' s management will host a conference call that same day , at 10 : 00 et , 15 : 00 uk time , 17 : 00 israel time . for over 20 years , pointer has rewritten the rules for the mobile resource management ( mrm ) market and is a pioneer in the connected car segment .\npointer , through its subsidiary shagrir , establishes a limited partnership for the acquisition of the activity of tmc transportation ltd .\nrosh haayin , israel , feb . 20 , 2018 / prnewswire / - - pointer telocation ltd . ( pntr ) ( pntr ) \u2013 a leading developer , manufacturer and operator of mobile resource management ( mrm ) , announced today that it will release its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2017 on tuesday , february 27th , 2018 . pointer telocation ' s management will host a conference call that same day , at 09 : 30 et , 16 : 30 uk time , and 16 : 30 israel time . for over 20 years , pointer has rewritten the rules for the mobile resource management ( mrm ) market and is a pioneer in the connected car segment .\nrosh haayin , israel , oct . 2 , 2017 / prnewswire / - - pointer telocation ltd . ( pntr ) ( pntr ) \u2013 a leading developer and operator of fleet and mobile resource management ( mrm ) solutions , announced that it has concluded an agreement for the purchase of the activity of a south african company to be integrated into pointer ' s south african subsidiary . david mahlab , ceo of pointer , commented :\nwe are pleased to announce another acquisition . this is in line with our strategy for inorganic growth to complement our organic growth .\npointer telocation is a leading provider of technology and services to the automotive and insurance industries , offering a set of services including road side assistance , stolen vehicle recovery and fleet management . pointer has a growing list of customers and products installed in more than 45 countries . cellocator , a pointer products division , is a leading avl ( automatic vehicle location ) solutions provider for stolen vehicle retrieval , fleet management , car & driver safety , public safety , vehicle security and more . the company ' s top management and the development center are located in the afek industrial area of\npointer calculates ebitda by adding back to net income financial expenses , taxes , depreciation and amortization and impairment of goodwill and intangible assets .\nrosh haayin , israel , may 17 , 2018 / prnewswire / - - pointer telocation ltd . ( nasdaq cm : pntr ) ( pntr ) \u2013 a leading developer , manufacturer and operator of mobile resource management ( mrm ) , announced that it will participate at the 19th annual b . riley fbr investor conference to be held between may 23 - 24 , 2018 at the lowes santa monica beach hotel in los angeles , california . interested investors should contact the conference organizers at b . riley fbr , or the investor relations team at pointer at pointer @ gkir . com . for over 20 years , pointer has rewritten the rules for the mobile resource management ( mrm ) market and is a pioneer in the connected car segment .\nrosh haayin , israel , may 22 , 2018 / prnewswire / - - pointer telocation ltd . ( pntr ) ( pntr ) \u2013 a leading developer , manufacturer and operator of mobile resource management ( mrm ) solutions , today announced a new technological collaboration with microsoft in israel , building an ai system for modeling and understanding driver behavior .\npointer\u2019s ceo is danny stern , a business maven with a graduate degree in economics and statistics , who has 20 years of experience managing engineering companies . before joining nasdaq - traded pointer in 2005 , the 56 - year - old had launched two successful start - ups in the command and control field .\ntel aviv stock exchange : pntr ) \u2013 a leading developer , manufacturer and operator of mobile resource management ( mrm ) , announced today that it will release its financial results for the third quarter of 2017 on wednesday , november 15th , 2017 . pointer telocation ' s management will host a conference call that same day , at 10 : 00 et , 15 : 00 uk time , 17 : 00 israel time . for over 20 years , pointer has rewritten the rules for the mobile resource management ( mrm ) market and is a pioneer in the connected car segment .\nrosh haayin , israel , feb . 7th , 2018 / prnewswire / - - pointer telocation ltd . ( nasdaq : pntr & tase : pntr ) \u2013 a leading developer and operator of fleet and mobile resource management ( mrm ) solutions , announced winning of an important fleet management contract in brazil . pointer ' s device installed in vehicles analyzes speed , engine rpm and various other vehicle information , acting to keep the drivers driving within a predefined range . alan charles brehmer , forest logistics manager at fibria in mato grosso do sol , commented ,\nwe are very happy to be working with pointer brazil and we are already seeing a return on our investment . the solution has resulted in savings in fuel consumption , with the corresponding reduction in the emission of greenhouse gases .\napart from its hardware , pointer also has a well - developed services division , with subsidiaries in argentina and mexico providing solutions to avl and svr problems since 2001 and 2005 respectively .\nlately , the company ' s earnings estimates have been trending upward . the zacks consensus estimate for the current year increased 11 . 5 % in the last 60 days . additionally , estimates for 2018 advanced 15 . 9 % in the same time frame , hinting at the stock ' s solid prospects . you can see the consensus estimate trend and recent price action for the stock in the chart below : pointer telocation ltd . price and consensus\npointer has grown in recent years also through successful implementation of acquisitions in israel and argentina and establishing business branches and partnerships in mexico , romania and brazil . in april 2004 , the company acquired the assets and operations of shagrir , and in 2007 the company acquired the assets and operations of cellocator . pointer has offices in israel , argentina , mexico , brazil and romania .\navl can help the trucking business with logistics and scheduling efficiency , and provide management solutions to problems of rental car or cab companies . pointer\u2019s compact fleet device tracks down and communicates with drivers .\naside from this , pointer recently added a new temperature sensor to its devices , enabling fleet managers transporting refrigerated or frozen items to gauge the temperature of cooled items and make adjustments if necessary .\nrosh ha\u2019ayin based pointer was founded in 1991 as a spin - off of nexus , a high - tech telecommunications company then involved in paging , automatic meter reading , and stolen vehicle recovery technologies . after a period of crisis in 2003 , including mergers and acquisitions , private equity fund dbsi took over the company , and renamed it pointer in 2006 . that was the start of a turnaround .\npointer telocation ltd . ( nasdaq : pntr , tase : pntr ) - a leading supplier of technology and services for managing mobile resources and providing roadside services to the vehicle industry and to the insurance market , today announced that its subsidiary , shagrir systems ltd . , has signed a partnership agreement with tcm transportation ltd . , a company supplying advanced technological solutions for taxi and transportation service fleets . shagrir will hold 51 % of the rights in the partnership ' s equity .\nrosh haayin , israel , dec . 18 , 2017 / prnewswire / - - pointer telocation ltd . ( nasdaq : pntr & tase : pntr ) \u2013 a leading developer and operator of fleet and mobile resource management ( mrm ) solutions , announced today that nissan india , the indian subsidiary of a leading global car manufacturer , selected pointer to provide part of the technological solution of the nissanconnect platform , in cooperation with infotrack telematics . nissan ' s connected car solution is an integrated information and communications platform that connects with the customer ' s smartphone , offering a variety of in - car convenience services , navigation and safety features . nissanconnect is a factory fitted connected car technology solution .\ngivatayim , israel , may 15 , 2005 - - nexus telocation systems ltd . ( otc bulletin board : nxusf ) , a leading provider of stolen vehicle retrieval services , announced that arik avni , president and chief executive officer , has resigned , effective immediately , for personal reasons .\npointer is a leading supplier of mrm ( mobile resource management ) for the motor vehicle industry . the combination of technological supremacy and innovation enables pointer to develop and manufacture unique communications solutions to meet customers ' needs . the company provides a range of services to insurance companies and vehicle owners , including road services , car towing , locating stolen cars , managing vehicle fleets , safety products and other value added services .\nfor over 20 years , pointer has rewritten the rules for the mobile resource management ( mrm ) market and is a pioneer in the connected car segment . pointer has in - depth knowledge of the needs of this market and has developed a full suite of tools , technology and services to respond to them . the vehicles of the future will be intimately networked with the outside world , enhancing and optimizing the in - car experience .\npointer has a growing list of customers and products installed in more than 45 countries . among the company ' s customers are insurance companies that offer or require towing services and locating services of vehicles as part of the insurance policies they sell .\nnexus telocation systems ltd . develops , manufactures and markets low energy and cost effective wireless communications and location based information systems , through the application of digital spread spectrum technologies . nexus provides stolen vehicle retrieval services in israel argentina and mexico . nexus ' subsidiary in israel , shagrir vehicle services ltd is a leading provider of automobile repair and towing services .\nwith pointer\u2019s small black devices concealed in a vehicle or container , bulldozers can no longer be snatched off construction sites , fewer crates of goods will go bump in the night , and even speeding wheels of stolen cars will be arrested to immobilization point .\npointer ' s innovative and reliable cloud - based software - as - a - service ( saas ) platform extracts and captures an organization ' s critical mobility data points \u2013 from office , drivers , routes , points - of - interest , logistic - network , vehicles , trailers , containers and cargo . the saas platform analyzes the raw data converting it into valuable information for pointer ' s customers providing them with actionable insights and thus enabling the customers to improve their bottom line and increase their profitably .\nstern believes the company will do well in coming years , and there are plans afoot to expand pointer\u2019s presence in overseas markets in both logistics management and security . the global economy today is \u201csavings driven , \u201d explains sterns , and consequently anxious to pursue efficiency in vehicle use and energy consumption .\npointer calculates non - gaap net income by adding back to net income the effects of non - cash stock based compensation expenses , amortization and impairment of long lived assets , non - cash tax expenses , other expenses of retirement costs , spin - off related expenses and losses and acquisition related one - time costs .\nto date , pointer ( which saw revenues of $ 76 . 5 million in 2008 ) has installed over 500 , 000 of its units with over 30 countries around the world , including the uk , europe , latin america , turkey and russia . it is one of the country\u2019s largest israeli exporters in the field of fleet management and stolen vehicle recovery .\n:\nwe have the pleasure of announcing shagrir entering into a partnership with tmc . penetrating the field of solutions for collecting travel fares from taxi and other transportation service fleets is part of pointer ' s comprehensive vision for promoting all aspects of the vehicles sector , providing technological solutions through on - line services in order to improve the service to the customer and optimize routine operations .\napart from vehicle security , pointer also tackles cargo management or asset tracking with its cellotrack unit . launched in february , cellotrack can track mobile cargo , cartons , trailers , or be placed inside vehicles . if equipment or goods are moved , a small , self - powered , stand - alone tracking device immediately sounds a warning , providing precise locations of cargo or vehicles in real time .\ntmc transportation ltd . specializes in providing advanced technological solutions for the management , control and collection of the travel fares in taxi and transportation service fleets . smartaxi - tmc ' s flagship product is an advanced system installed in taxis that enables paying the travel fare by credit card , as well as management and control of taxi services for the business sector through an advanced internet website that provides follow - up , authorizations and accounting capabilities .\nas part of the transaction tmc will transfer its activities to a limited partnership to be jointly established by shagrir and tmc , which will provide advanced technological solutions for the management , control and collection of travel fares from taxi and transportation service fleets . shagrir will provide the new partnership with a partner ' s loan of up to\n- in accordance with the partnership needs . this loan will carry an annual prime rate interest plus 4 % and will be refunded to shagrir from the partnership ' s profits .\nthe company ' s top management and the development center are located in the afek industrial park of roshha ' ayin .\nthis press release contains historical information and forward - looking statements within the meaning of the private securities litigation reform act of 1995 with respect to the business , financial condition and results of operations of the company . the words\nbelieve ,\nexpect ,\nanticipate ,\nintend ,\nseems ,\nplan ,\naim ,\nshould\nand similar expressions are intended to identify forward - looking statements . such statements reflect the current views , assumptions and expectations of the company with respect to future events and are subject to risks and uncertainties . many factors could cause the actual results , performance or achievements of the company to be materially different from any future results , performance or achievements that may be expressed or implied by such forward - looking statements , including , among others , changes in the markets in which the company operates and in general economic and business conditions , loss or gain of key customers and unpredictable sales cycles , competitive pressures , market acceptance of new products , inability to meet efficiency and cost reduction objectives , changes in business strategy and various other factors , both referenced and not referenced in this press release . various risks and uncertainties may affect the company and its results of operations , as described in reports filed by the company with the securities and exchange commission from time to time . the company does not assume any obligation to update these forward - looking statements .\ncopyright \u00a9 2018 pr newswire association llc . all rights reserved . a cision company .\nyossi ben shalom , chairman of the board of directors , will fill mr . avni ' s position until the appointment of a new chief executive officer .\ni ' m very proud of what nexus has achieved during my tenure as ceo and am confident that in leveraging the company ' s recent acquisitions , new operation in mexico and its attractive markets , coupled with the management team ' s focus on execution of our strategy , the momentum will continue . i wish the company , its shareholders , its partners and all of its outstanding employees nothing but success .\nsaid arik avni .\non behalf of the board of directors , yossi ben shalom said ,\narik made significant contributions to the changes in our strategic direction and we thank him for his service to nexus over the past two years .\ncopyright 1996\u2013 the auto channel . contact information , credits , and terms of use\nthe following titles and media identifications are trademarks owned by the auto channel , llc and have been in continuous use since 1987 : the auto channel , auto channel and tach all have been in continuous use world wide since 1987 , in print , tv , radio , home video , newsletters , on - 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index adjusted number of shares \u2013 listed capital for calculation a security ' s weight in the index . for more details , press here .\nnote : the financial statements data have been obtained from a - online and they were compiled and processed by it . the data have not been examined or audited by the stock exchange and they are presented as given to the stock exchange by a - online . the binding data are those appearing in the financial statements published by the company . without derogating from the provisions of the use agreement , the stock exchange is not liable for any fault , error , mistake or inaccuracy in the data presented . financial statements published in foreign currency are translated to nis according to the exchange rate at the date of the financial statements . financial ratios : market capitalization \u2013 as of end of previous trading day ; net income \u2013 attributable to the shareholders ( trailing twelve months ) ; shareholders ' equity - attributable to the shareholders ( average 12 months start and end of period ) .\nnamed after a species of tracking dog , the 10 - year - old company has developed a range of high - tech security solutions that use sophisticated wireless communications technology , for vehicles on the move .\ntoday , one of the company\u2019s most established divisions is cellocator , which specializes in two main sections of vehicle management and security \u2013 automatic vehicle location ( avl ) and stolen vehicle recovery ( svr ) .\nthe company recently added a new innovation , the cellocator handsfree unit , which includes a panic button for the driver\u2019s use . once activated , the button alerts a predetermined number that can listen in on the situation . once a vehicle has been identified as stolen , the police will step in .\ntracking technology is increasingly important on the roads today , not just for security , but also for saving money . better management control means reduced operating costs for companies managing fleets of cars , trucks , and motorcycles and is a boon for their insurers . aside from preventing theft , it can lead to reduced fuel consumption , better operational efficiency , and less manpower .\nlast year alone , the company exported $ 22 million worth of products to europe , south america and asia .\nrobert mckee : if the boys cannot swim . . put them in diving suits and add a\u2026 posted on rescuers turn to israeli tech to help save trapped thai boys\nrosh haayin , israel , may 15 , 2018 / prnewswire / - - financial highlights of the quarter record revenue of $ 20 . 9 million , up 10 % year - over - year ; record service revenues of $ 13 . 8 million , up 12 % year - over - year ; . . .\nrosh haayin , israel , feb . 27 , 2018 / prnewswire / - - financial highlights of 2017 revenues of $ 78 . 2 million , up 21 % year - over - year ; recurring service revenues of $ 52 . 0 million , up 25 % year - over - year ; . . .\nrosh haayin , israel , nov . 15 , 2017 / prnewswire / - - financial highlights of the quarter record revenues of $ 20 . 2 million , up 27 % year - over - year ; recurring service revenues of $ 13 . 3 million , up 27 % year - over - year ; . . .\nfor inquiries related to this message please contact support . for sales inquiries , please visit urltoken\nif you believe this to be in error , please confirm below that you are not a robot by clicking\ni ' m not a robot\nbelow .\nplease make sure your browser supports javascript and cookies and that you are not blocking them from loading . for more information you can review the terms of service and cookie policy .\nu . s . consumer credit grows $ 24 . 6 billion in may , fastest pace in six months\nlast updated : jul 9 , 2018 3 : 07 p . m . edt\nhave watchlists ? log in to see them here or sign up to get started .\nplus investor filings on 12 other companies , including babcock & wilcox , diebold nixdorf , and sandridge energy .\nin a report released today , amit dayal from h . c . wainwright assigned a buy rating to . . . [ . . . ]\nthere & # 8217 ; s a lot to be optimistic about in the consumer goods sector as 3 analysts . . . [ . . . ]\nby using this site you agree to the terms of service , privacy policy , and cookie policy .\nintraday data provided by six financial information and subject to terms of use . historical and current end - of - day data provided by six financial information . all quotes are in local exchange time . real - time last sale data for u . s . stock quotes reflect trades reported through nasdaq only . intraday data delayed at least 15 minutes or per exchange requirements .\nthe company has not yet been duly served with a copy of the application and the application is subject to the court ' s approval .\nin the application , the applicant claims that the basis for the claim is misleading some of the company customers , claiming that during the last seven years the company is charging them for a superior system while installing an inferior system .\nurltoken no longer supports internet explorer 9 or earlier . please upgrade your browser .\naccessibility concerns ? email us at accessibility @ urltoken . we would love to hear from you .\n( 63 % of revenues ) , in the comparable period of 2016 . the growth in service revenue was primarily due to the growth in the subscriber base which grew by 47 , 000 subscribers since\n( 47 . 7 % of revenues ) in the second quarter of 2016 .\n( 10 . 1 % of revenues ) in the second quarter of 2016 .\n( 13 . 8 % of revenues ) in the second quarter of 2016 .\n, commented :\nwe are extremely pleased with our record results for the quarter . we achieved strong revenue growth and increased margins with nearly 2 / 3 of our total revenues comprised of recurring service revenues . in addition to these financial achievements , we continued to execute our long term strategic objectives to strengthen our position as a leading provider of technology solutions in fleet management , mobile asset management and the internet of vehicles . our results demonstrate the success of our long - term strategy for growing our business , increasing profitability and building shareholder value .\n,\nin the past months , we have made great progress on two strategically important deployments . we have successfully completed most of the installations with femsa , the coca - cola bottling company in\n. in addition , we recently announced a new long - term product supply agreement with a leading us - based telematics provider . this contract is the first substantial win for our new nano cellotrack technology . we believe this is the first of many other opportunities that we expect to capitalize on in the coming quarters .\ntime . on the call , management will review and discuss the results . to listen to the call , please dial in to one of the following teleconferencing numbers . please begin placing your call a few minutes before the conference call commences .\na replay will be available a few hours following the call on the company ' s website .\nreconciliation between results on a gaap and non - gaap basis is provided in a table immediately following the condensed interim consolidated statements of cash flows .\nthe purpose of such adjustments is to give an indication of the company ' s performance exclusive of non - gaap charges that are considered by management to be outside of the company ' s core operating results .\nebitda and non - gaap net income are provided to investors to complement results provided in accordance with gaap , as management believes the measure helps illustrate underlying operating trends in the company ' s business and uses the measure to establish internal budgets and goals , manage the business and evaluate performance . management believes that these non - gaap measures help investors to understand the company ' s current and future operating cash flow and performance , especially as the company ' s acquisitions have resulted in amortization and non - cash items that have had a material impact on the company ' s gaap profits . ebitda and non gaap net income should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for comparable measures calculated and should be read in conjunction with the company ' s consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with gaap . these non - gaap financial measures may differ materially from the non - gaap financial measures used by other companies .\n* in calculating diluted non - gaap net income per share , the diluted weighted average number of shares outstanding excludes the effects of stock - based compensation expenses in accordance with fasb asc 718 .\n) is a small - cap stock with a market capitalization of $ 107 . 34m . while investors primarily focus on the growth potential and competitive landscape of the small - cap companies , they end up ignoring a key aspect , which could be the biggest threat to its existence : its financial health . there are always disruptions which destabilize an existing industry , in which most small - cap companies are the first casualties . these factors make a basic understanding of a company\u2019s financial position of utmost importance for a potential investor . here are a few basic checks that are good enough to have a broad overview of the company\u2019s financial strength .\nnasdaqcm : pntr historical debt aug 18th 17 while failure to manage cash has been one of the major reasons behind the demise of a lot of small businesses , mismanagement comes into the light during tough situations such as economic recessions , wars and natural disasters . these adverse events bring devastation and yet does not absolve the company from its debts . we can test the impact of these adverse events by looking at whether cash from its current operations can pay back its current debt obligations . last year , pntr\u2019s operating cash flow was 0 . 54x its current debt . this is a good sign , as over half of pntr\u2019s near term debt can be covered by its day - to - day cash income , which reduces its riskiness to its debtholders .\nnasdaqcm : pntr net worth aug 18th 17 in addition to debtholders , a company must be able to pay its bills and salaries to keep the business running . in times of adverse events , pntr may need to liquidate its short - term assets to pay these immediate obligations . we should examine if the company\u2019s cash and short - term investment levels match its current liabilities . our analysis shows that pntr is unable to meet all of its upcoming commitments with its cash and other short - term assets . while this is not abnormal for companies , as their cash is better invested in the business or returned to investors than lying around , it does bring about some concerns should any unfavourable circumstances arise .\ndebt - to - equity ratio tells us how much of the asset debtors could claim if the company went out of business . for pntr , the debt - to - equity ratio is 25 . 54 % , which indicates that its debt is at an acceptable level . while debt - to - equity ratio has several factors at play , an easier way to check whether pntr\u2019s leverage is at a sustainable level is to check its ability to service the debt . a company generating earnings at least three times its interest payments is considered financially sound . pntr\u2019s profits amply covers interest at 46 . 14 times , which is seen as relatively safe . debtors may be willing to loan the company more money , giving pntr ample headroom to grow its debt facilities .\npntr has demonstrated its ability to generate sufficient levels of cash flow , while its debt hovers at an appropriate level . though , the company may not be able to pay all of its upcoming liabilities from its current short - term assets . now that you know to keep debt in mind when putting together your investment thesis , i recommend you\nnot only have these stocks been reliable dividend payers for the last 10 years but with the yield over 3 % they are also easily beating your savings account ( let alone the possible capital gains ) .\nbrandon\u2019s investment journey started in high school , when his class played a share market game for the term and he won by a landslide ( although he claims it was luck ! ) . he built up his knowledge through his father and personal education and started investing in the real market . although that share - market game is what got him started , he says he definitely got a little hot - headed and warns investors of falling into the trap of \u2018illusory superiority\u2019 . reach brandon by sending an email at brandon . murphy @ urltoken .\nsimply wall st is an award winning start - up aiming to replace human stockbrokers by providing you with high quality financial data and analysis presented in a beautiful visual way everybody can understand , at a fraction of the cost ( try our free plan ) .\nthe opinions and content on this site are those of the contributing authors and not simply wall st . apply to become a contributor here . the information should not be considered advice and it does not take into account your investment objectives , financial situation or needs . you should seek independent financial and legal advice to consider if an investment is appropriate for your personal circumstances .\n- service revenues were $ 11 . 6 million ; up 27 % yoy in local currencies ( up 22 % in us dollars terms ) ;\n- non - gaap operating income of $ 2 . 3 million , up 26 % compared to $ 1 . 8 million in the fourth quarter of 2015 ; gaap operating income of $ 1 . 6 million ;\n- adjusted ebitda from continuing operations of $ 2 . 3 million , up 4 % yoy ;\nin the fourth quarter of 2015 . in local currency terms in the territories where the subsidiaries operate , revenues increased by 18 % .\n( 63 % of revenues ) , in the comparable period of 2015 . in local currency terms , revenue from services increased by 27 % .\n( 49 . 6 % of revenues ) in the fourth quarter of 2015 .\n( 12 . 2 % of revenues ) in the fourth quarter of 2015 . gaap operating income was\n( 10 . 3 % of revenues ) in the fourth quarter of 2015 .\nin 2015 , an increase of 6 % . in local currency terms , revenues increased by 13 % compared with 2015 .\n( 37 % of revenues ) in 2015 , an increase of 2 % .\n( 63 % of revenues ) in 2015 , an increase of 9 % . in local currency terms , revenues from services increased by 18 % .\n( 13 . 6 % and 14 . 5 % of revenues , in both years , respectively ) .\n:\nas we exit 2016 , we are very proud of our performance . we showed a solid level of revenue growth in the fourth quarter , especially our service revenues which were driven by the increase in our subscriber base . further contributing to our subscriber - base was the successful acquisition of cielo , which is enabling us to further expand our business in the southern part of\n. we are also pleased with the improvements in our margins , which is a demonstration of the strong operating leverage inherent to our business model . additionally , our solid operating cash flow of\nfor the year contributed to our balance sheet strength , enabling us to take advantage of further growth opportunities in our markets .\nspace , that we are working on . our recently announced solution to install our driver - behavior technology on over 4 , 000 for - hire vehicles in\n, working under popular ride sharing apps , continues on track . we also made strong progress in penetrating companies with large fleets , including femsa , the largest public bottler by sales volume of coca - cola products in the world . as our results from the fourth quarter show , our growth drivers are increasingly contributing and for 2017 as a whole , we look forward to a year of double - digit revenue growth .\nwe calculate adjusted ebitda by adding back to net income financial expenses , taxes , depreciation , amortization and impairment of goodwill and intangible assets and the effects of non - cash stock - based compensation expenses .\nwe calculate non - gaap net income by adding back to net income the effects of non - cash stock based compensation expenses , amortization and impairment of long lived assets , non - cash tax expenses , spin - off related expenses and losses and acquisition related one - time costs .\nthe purpose of such adjustments is to give an indication of our performance exclusive of non - gaap charges that are considered by management to be outside of our core operating results .\nadjusted ebitda and non - gaap net income are provided to investors to complement results provided in accordance with gaap , as management believes the measure helps illustrate underlying operating trends in the company ' s business and uses the measure to establish internal budgets and goals , manage the business and evaluate performance . we believe that these non - 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{"id": 56304, "summary": [{"text": "the everleigh club was a high-class brothel which operated in chicago , illinois from february 1900 until october 1911 .", "topic": 7}, {"text": "it was owned and operated by ada and minna everleigh . ", "topic": 23}], "title": "everleigh club", "paragraphs": ["( left ) the everleigh club at 2131 south dearborn . ( right ) the everleigh club just before demolition in july 1933 .\nsimon : describe the everleigh club because it sounds like the bellagio of it times .\ndrinks , everleigh book , food , friends , heartbreaker , navy strength ice , the everleigh , the everleigh bottling co .\neverleigh club interior photo , chicago history museum ; used with permission from random house inc .\n[ \u2026 ] notorious brothel , the everleigh club , before closure . image via chicagology . [ \u2026 ]\nthe everleigh social club always hosts the most decadent and provocative year end party and 2017 is no different .\ndrinks , food , friends , heartbreaker , navy strength ice , the everleigh , the everleigh bottling co .\n[ \u2026 ] social club is an attempt to bring back to life what was america\u2019s most notorious brothel ( everleigh club ) between 1900 and 1911 . started by two sisters ( ada and minna everleigh ) in chicago , this brothel [ \u2026 ]\nclub . the club only welcomed the wealthiest of men . visitors had to provide references and proof of income . the elaborate decor ,\nsisters ada , left , and minna everleigh opened the everleigh club that became the best little bordello in chicago and , for a time , one of the best known in the world .\nsimon : i have to ask you about an employee of the everleigh club named suzy ( ph ) - suzy from shanghai .\nfor years , the everleigh club graced its location near taco burrito palace # 2 on halsted , just north of the halsted - fullerton - lincoln intersection . the\nclub\nwas really more of a\nblue - collar cigar club with a hint of undergraduate ,\naccording to chicago centerstage . patrons would often head to the everleigh club after a night of hitting the blues clubs up the street , like the\n1 . the everleigh sisters were technically criminals , yet they genuinely believed they were helping the girls in the club . what do you think about the everleigh sisters\u2019 business practices ? why were they so successful ?\nsimon : how would the everleigh sisters recruit these young women who became known as , i guess , the butterflies - everleigh butterflies .\nsisters ada , left , and minna everleigh opened the everleigh club that became the best little bordello in chicago and , for a time , one of the best known in the world . ( tribune archive photo )\neverleigh garden is a unique nightclub experience . an electric atmosphere where their garden comes to life . this is a club for everyone . everleigh garden can be considered as one of the most intimate venues at harcourt street .\na : in the everleigh club , every girl entertained for the same price ; there wasn\u2019t any hierarchy . if you were accepted as an everleigh butterfly , you were going to earn more money than any prostitute in the world .\nstep into the perfumed parlors of the everleigh club , the most famous brothel in american history\u2013and the catalyst for a culture war that rocked the nation . operating in chicago\u2019s notorious levee district at the dawn of the last century , the club\u2019s proprietors , two aristocratic sisters named minna and ada everleigh , welcomed moguls and actors , senators and athletes , foreig\nwent for a visit to see what the everleigh was all about . great atmosphere\nwe transform fiction club every weekend into a playground for the 19 + mature clientele of toronto .\ndrinks , events , friends , partnerships , pop up , the everleigh bottling co .\nwe visit the everleigh whenever we venture south . it is a fantastic bar , absolutely\nfor a nightclub atmosphere , the everleigh is a beautiful venue with a sophisticated vibe .\nelevating the world ' s oldest profession in chicago in early 20th century chicago , the everleigh club was the country ' s most famous brothel . sisters minna and ada everleigh welcomed prominent clientele and treated their\ngirls\nlike queens . but it didn ' t last .\nclub , a brothel that operated in chicago in the early 1900 ' s . sisters ada and minna\nrsvp at 416 414 6848 / bbm 75a58c18 for everleigh toronto guestlist or bottle service or click here to get on guestlist or for bottle service reservations at everleigh nightclub in toronto .\nthanks to the protection money the sisters gave police and aldermen , the everleigh club operated freely . but its extraordinary success eventually led to its downfall . a brochure advertising the club fell into the hands of mayor carter harrison jr . , and on oct . 24 , 1911 , he ordered it shut down .\n13 . abbott stumbled upon the story of the everleigh sisters while researching a long - lost relative . how much do you know about your own family\u2019s history and ancestry ? do you know where they were and what they were doing from 1900 to 1911 , when the everleigh club was in business ?\na history of america ' s most famous brothel , chicago ' s everleigh club , which catered to some of america ' s leading moguls , actors , and writers from 19 . . . show more\nif cocktails and sipping alcohol is your thing , best you head on over to the everleigh .\nthis provided a very safe and desirable environment for the girls . a typical visit at the everleigh club could cost close to $ 200 which was considerable since $ 6 . 00 a week was considered a good wage .\nin 1900 , the everleigh sisters bought another brothel at 2131 s . dearborn street , in chicago ' s notorious red - light district known as\nthe levee ,\nand named it the\neverleigh club .\nin addition to the everleigh club , the levee boasted other houses of prostitution like ,\nthe house of all nations ,\nthe little green house ,\nbed bug row ,\nthe\nbucket of blood ,\ned weiss ' capitol ,\nand\nfreidberg ' s dance hall .\na : they were incredibly inventive , maverick businesswomen , and i think they would have adapted well . ada [ everleigh ] was the brains of the operation . she maintained the books , interviewed the prospective everleigh \u201cbutterflies , \u201d and generally kept the operation running smoothly . minna was the outgoing sister , a master social manipulator who attracted clients , advertised effectively , and cemented the everleigh club \u201cbrand , \u201d if you will .\nabout the famous madams the everleigh sisters , biography and history of their chicago bordello and its specialties .\nthe commission called oral sex \u201cpervert methods , \u201d and reported that it was on the increase in the higher - priced houses . the girls who performed \u201cpervert methods\u201d earned two to three times more than \u201cregular girls . \u201d such methods , the reformers discovered , were practiced almost exclusively in the everleigh club , on the advice of the club\u2019s physician .\nwith plenty of glass walls , the interior of lionhead golf club has sweeping views of the surrounding golf course and landscaping .\nafter their club was closed , the sisters lived comfortably and quietly in manhattan . perhaps too quietly for ada , who died in 1960 . her farewell address at the club ended with a prediction :\nfrom bawd to worse \u2014 retirement .\nfrom a lesser brothel to service a special client who would only enter the everleigh house . they truly adopted\nthe levee ' s demise also was quickened by a guidebook minna published ,\nthe everleigh club , illustrated ,\nshowing a three - story brownstone at 2131 - 33 s . dearborn , furnished with brass beds inlaid with marble , gold cuspidors , oriental rugs and a library of leather - bound books . pressured by outraged ministers , harrison told his police chief to get rid of the everleigh club , an order that slowly worked its way down a chain of command .\nenter your email address below to sign up for our e - newsletter , and recieve updates about latest promotions and club events .\nwith a matching ambiance created by the the staff and the lighting . it was something different to the usual bar and club experience\ni know that some of you will have questions about the future plans for the everleigh social club and i will be happy to answer them . i\u2019ll have more information in the coming days and then open up a dialog for those inquiries .\nso the everleigh sisters worked out a very savvy deal with the madam of that house in which they would pay her , you know , cover suzy ' s wages and then some that she would have earn at that house and took her to the everleigh club to satisfy their client . and as the story goes , he ended up marrying her .\nthe modern - day everleigh club closed in the late 1990 ' s and prompted former owner chris schuba to join his brother mike in the management and ownership of schuba ' s tavern . while both everleigh clubs are now gone , the spirit continues at 2447 north halsted , with the swanky\njub jub club .\nthere you can enjoy cocktails in plush surroundings , while lambasting the evils of\npolitical correctness ,\nand pining for the good ol ' days . get it on !\nthe everleigh caters to evolved king west faithfuls by fusing old and new world concepts across two rooms to create a mature yet fun social experience while still offering next - generation club - goers a solid place to dance . the everleigh will also act as a showcase for local and international artists and photographers . the space includes original artwork by american street artist alec monopoly .\nthe everleigh club \u201cbutterflies , \u201d as they were called , pocketed from $ 100 to $ 400 each week - an unthinkable salary in other houses . \u201cone $ 50 client is preferable to ten $ 5 ones , \u201d minna [ everleigh ] advised her courtesans . \u201cless wear and tear . \u201d a man had to pay $ 50 just to walk in the door , in an era when a three - course meal cost fifty cents . dinner in the club\u2019s pullman palace buffet could cost another $ 150 .\nthe everleigh club \u201cbutterflies , \u201d as they were called , pocketed from $ 100 to $ 400 each week - an unthinkable salary in other houses . \u201cone $ 50 client is preferable to ten $ 5 ones , \u201d minna [ everleigh ] advised her courtesans . \u201cless wear and tear . \u201d a man had to pay $ 50 just to walk in the door , in an era when a three - course meal cost fifty cents . dinner in the club\u2019s pullman palace buffet could cost another $ 150 .\nsimon : the more famous the everleigh club became - and it became a real landmark in chicago - the more agitation there was to have it closed . there would be almost nightly demonstrations in front of it , wouldn ' t there be ? or at least weekly .\nhow drastic this order by mayor harrison is considered when it is known that never before in tbe history of the city has the everleigh club , as it is known , been interfered with by the police . it has always been considered immune , even from the most minor regulations .\nthe club release ( address and info ) somewhere near the il / in border with parties every month featuring\nhumpin\u2019 bunnies ,\nfoam , and jell - o wrestling , you could do worse than a date at full - service sex club the club release , located 20 minutes south of downtown . its got orgy rooms , bondage rooms , spanking rooms , a suspended swing bed , and eight bathrooms with three showers . which you\u2019re probably gonna need either way .\nif you have never been to everleigh nightclub in toronto , take a look at the pictures below to see what our venue is like .\nthe everleigh club might be the only brothel in american history that enhanced , rather than diminished , a man\u2019s reputation . clients reportedly boasted , \u201ci\u2019m going to get everleighed\u201d tonight , which helped to popularize the phrase \u201cget laid . \u201d a man wouldn\u2019t want to be seen at the \u201clower\u201d houses , however .\nan early 1900s chicago brothel called the everleigh club was so high - toned ( gourmet meals , discussions of longfellow ) that rival brothels plotted against it . then progressives made everyone afraid of\nwhite slavery .\nthe publisher suspects that this may be a sleeper hit . copyright 2007 reed business information .\nthe most notorious resort in chicago , in the words of mayor harrison , \u201cas well - known as the city itself , \u201d was ordered closed yesterday by the major . it was the \u201ceverleigh club , \u201d at 2131 dearborn street , and by the mayor\u2019s order no successor will be allowed on the premises .\nspecialties and eccentricities : often on special occasions , minna would set a number of butterflies loose to flit about the house . madam cleo maitland , an old friend of the sisters , once remarked that\nno man is going to forget he got his behind fanned by a butterfly at the everleigh club .\na history of america ' s most famous brothel , chicago ' s everleigh club , which catered to some of america ' s leading moguls , actors , and writers from 1900 to 1911 , profiles its aristocratic proprietors and their efforts to elevate the industry to new heights .\n- - novelist show less\nthe club employed 15 to 25 cooks and maids . gourmet meals featured iced clam juice , caviar , pheasants , ducks , geese , artichokes , lobster , fried oysters , devilled crabs , pecans and bonbons . there were three orchestras , and musicians played constantly , usually on the piano accompanied by strings . publishing houses would publicize new songs by having them played at the everleigh club . the house was heated with steam in the winter and cooled with electric fans in the summer .\nthe everleigh is a sister bar to world - renowned milk & honey , nyc ( now closed ) , founded by the late . . .\n[ 21 ] richard magnuson told me ( 2014 interview ) he thought the oasis was called the club rooms . police records document that it was known as the oasis by 1952 .\nnever been to everleigh nightclub , well now you can see what you have been missing out on . click on the pictures below to view a larger image .\nrecognized as one of the more trendy places in toronto , please dress to impress if you plan to be in attendance at everleigh for any of the events .\nhigh hat club ( address and info ) north center there are plenty of places to see burlesque in the burlesque - heavy town that is chicago , but only one wiggle room at the high hat club . the regular burlesque - and - live - comedy mashup features the world famous chicago starlets , local comics , craft cocktails , and , uh , creole - italian fare .\na new hot book is putting the steam into scholarship and social history this summer . karen abbott ' s new book ,\nsin in the second city ,\ndescribes the history of the most famous , opulent , overdone and influential brothel in american history - the everleigh club in chicago ' s levee district that operated in the first part of the 20th century .\ntoronto nightclubs - maison nightclub | everleigh nightclub vip @ ustorontoevents . com click here to learn more about the opulence global fashion , beauty & health opportunity tel 416 540 9598\nthe everleigh club might be the only brothel in american history that enhanced , rather than diminished , a man\u2019s reputation . clients reportedly boasted , \u201ci\u2019m going to get everleighed\u201d tonight , which helped to popularize the phrase \u201cget laid . \u201d a man wouldn\u2019t want to be seen at the \u201clower\u201d houses , however . there\u2019s an anecdote in the book in which minna recruits a harlot named\n2007 . who couldn ' t be drawn to a lurid title above a come hither photo of a madam reclining on a lounge chair in black lace nighty and high heels ? in early chicago no less . yes , the most famous bordello in the country operated for about twelve years prior to wwi on the levee , a district in the first ward on south dearborn street . run by the everleigh ( dba ) sisters , the everleigh club famously treated its ladies and its clients like stars , unlike the other clubs which were mere clip joints with r\nit ' s hard to believe that there was a time in american history where many of the major cities not only had open brothels but whole districts devoted to them . prostitution was a business , and a flourishing one at that . one brothel in particular , the everleigh club in chicago during the turn of the century , is the fascinating subject of karen abbot ' s book ,\nsin in the second city\n. the everleigh sisters , minna and ada , were the famous madams of this brothel . it was so well - known and popular that t\nthe murder of marshall field jr on november 22 , 1905 caused competitor madames to try and frame the everleigh sisters for this high profile crime in order to destroy their dominating business .\nthe girls received weekly instruction in makeup , dress , and southern manners . they were required to read books from the everleigh library . and minna lectured them on general operating procedures .\nclub made the sisters targets of rival madams as well as reformers . a rival madam tried to implicate the sisters in the death of marshall field jr . , and several ministers continuously worked to shut them down .\ninstagram | | twitter | | facebook | | amazon | | pinterest get ready to clutch your pearls , because this tawdry piece of history is something you didn ' t learn in high school . sin in the second city , in case its title wasn ' t warning enough , is about prostitution in turn - of - the - century chicago , specifically the everleigh club , which was a brothel run by two gently - bred sisters , minna and aida everleigh . one of the criticisms of this book is that the author , karen abbott , takes a lot of liberties with\nthe everleigh bottling co . are proud to be partners of palace cinemas , allowing for our \u2018famous four\u2019 bottled cocktail selection to be enjoyed in theatres throughout melbourne . visit the following venues to enjoy your favourite everleigh cocktails alongside the next big blockbuster ! participating venues include : palace kino palace astor palace westgarth palace brighton palace como to enquire about partnering with us , [ \u2026 ]\na : there were some other \u201cunique\u201d services . one of my favorites was an everleigh club client by the name of uncle ned . once a year , around the holidays , uncle ned would pay enough money to rent out the entire club just for himself . he didn\u2019t want wine , or gourmet food , or a bath , or even to climb the stairs . he requested two buckets of ice , into which he thrust his bare feet . he drank a tall glass of sarsaparilla , and then shouted , \u201cit\u2019s a wonderful day for an old - fashioned sleigh ride , \u201d while the girls danced around him singing \u201cjingle bells . \u201d\nminna everleigh took the news philosophically when told the city was shuttering her\nresort ,\nas establishments of the kind she and her sister ada ran were called in chicago a century ago .\nms . abbott : yes , it was - actually in 1905 , and it ' s a story that ' s always been surrounded in mystery . chicago , to this day , is sort of not sure what happened to him . but the most persistent and juiciest piece of gossip held that he was shot while cavorting in the everleigh club . he angered a harlot and she pulled out a gun and shot him .\nnow today high - priced madams create scandals by leaking their list of clients , especially politicians . the everleigh club ' s list included most of the city ' s most powerful pols , including hinky dink kenna and\nbathhouse\njohn coughlin ; famous actors , including john barrymore ; royalty , including prince henry of prussia ; jack johnson , the heavyweight champion of the world ; and the city ' s richest family names .\neverleigh on king west boasts a small courtyard patio outside of their concept driven venue where art , music , design and service all come together to provide an entertaining social experience in a truly unique venue . created by the capture group and designed by prototype design lab . the everleigh is truly something fresh fusing old and new world concepts across two rooms to create a mature yet fun . . .\nimagine holding your event at the home of a supercar club ! in addition to event space , twenty7 also has two boardrooms \u2013 making this an ideal venue for business events . likewise , this is a fantastic choice for a male birthday party .\n7 . at one point , the african american boxing champion jack johnson shows up at the club , and his presence causes quite a commotion . what does his visit tell you in terms of race and america at the turn of the century ?\neverleigh is located at 580 king street west \u2013 located close to king street and portland street in the heart of king street west district . the closest subway stop would be st . andrews along the university line .\namid the grimier brothels of the levee , chicago ' s notorious vice district , the everleigh club sparkled like one of minna ' s many diamond pins . the tribune described the 50 - room mansion as the world ' s most richly furnished house of courtesans . guests were entertained in opulent parlors , among them the gold room , which featured gold - rimmed fishbowls , gold spittoons and a miniature gold piano , and the chinese room , where gentlemen could set off tiny firecrackers .\nminna and ada everleigh had at least one spanish prostitute over the years , and several jewish girls , but no black women . they took pains to insist they weren\u2019t personally prejudiced \u2013 \u201ceven though i am a virginian , \u201d minna said , \u201ci am not intolerant\u201d \u2013 but they knew their wealthy white clientele did not want to mix with other races . there was a famous incident in 1909 when the boxer jack johnson , the first black heavyweight champion of the world , was admitted to the club only because his manager was a powerful player in the levee . but the everleigh sisters didn\u2019t predict that their girls would find him so charismatic and charming ; five women left with him , and all five were fired .\nkaren abbott offers a popular history of perhaps the most famous\nsporting house\nin chicago - - the everleigh club . it is a fun read ; however the lack of footnotes makes it of limited value for academics ( the book does include a bibliography at the end ) . some readers may also be put off by the sensationalist approach of the author , which hardly seemed necessary given the topic . still it covers a topic that most history books leave uncovered in an entertaining manner .\nin an era when a beer cost a nickel , the everleigh sisters charged $ 12 for a bottle of champagne . dinners started at $ 50 a person - - without female company . gentlemen who left without spending at least $ 50 were advised not to return . exempt from that rule were newspapermen , for whom the sisters professed a soft spot . if tribune overnight clerks needed to round up reporters quickly , they were told to call calumet 412 , the club ' s famed telephone number .\ncreative mixology is the foundation for the everleigh\u2019s dynamic bar experience . the drink menu appeals to even the most discerning tastes and includes a colourful and delicious cocktail selection curated by award - winning mixologist nishan nepulaonga ( blowfish restaurant ) .\nthe everleigh club had several parlors , each with a different theme : japanese throne room , rose parlor , silver parlor , copper room , mirror room and the turkish room were some . the gold room was aptly named with its $ 15 , 000 gold - leafed piano , gold - rimmed fishbowls , and gilt furniture . each room had a solid gold cuspidor . and , of course , tapestries , fresh flowers , perfume fountains , and live music from a piano and strings added to the ambiance .\nthere will be an open bar , hors d\u2019oeuvres , incredibly scandalous performances\u2026and the swing ! and here\u2019s something to sweeten the deal : michelle and i have obtained two decanters that were once owned by famed chicago brothel keeper ada everleigh ( for whom our club was named ) and for the first hour of the event , we will be pouring a specially formulated punch from them for your enjoyment . talk about spirits ! there is no other party on the planet that will be doing this . no where else .\nthe bordello run by ada and minna everleigh had more big name writers from edgar lee masters to theodore dreiser , who were sitting around in their skivvies than you can usually see , sitting on the shelves of a barnes & noble .\nand , you know , to give you an idea of the price range - just to walk in the door was $ 50 , and this is in an era when a three - course meal costs 50 cents . they - everleigh has employed some of the finest chefs across the country , and a lot of men came just for the cuisine . and it was sort of like a gentlemen ' s club where they could kick the back , relax , have a drink and sex was almost beside the point .\ni picked up this book after wandering around the bookstore for an hour looking for the perfect non - fiction read and i sure did pick up the right one ! i think what makes this book interesting ( and adds to the historic legitimacy ) is that abbott is able to connect the story to famous characters in history . certainly , we can all believe that jack johnson visited the everleigh club , but did you know the mysterious connection to marshall field jr , the heir to that now - nonexistent department store , ma\nin a gesture somewhat unthinkable today , the city let the club throw one last party . it was , as you might imagine , a rager . on october 11 , 1911 , the police \u2014 some of whom had likely been there since the night before \u2014 padlocked the door .\ni lived in chicago for several years so it was nice to see some of the pictures , especially since the locale of the infamous everleigh club now contains a couple of high - rise , public housing projects . the area is undergoing development lately with nice condos and apartments mingled closely to the high - rises . i like historical accounts of the miscreants of society , and this was pretty good . the two sisters trying to bring some\nrespect\nto the world ' s oldest profession - it almost made you see th\nlike luoma , ginger wasn\u2019t very public around town , but she also donated to local causes such as the annual mining competition . [ 32 ] she drank black velvet and wore three hundred dollar pajamas , leaving her house only to make trips to the bank and to sign legal papers from time to time . [ 33 ] her house , at 605 \u00bd cedar , featured an incredible number of mirrors , following in the tradition of brothels like the everleigh club in chicago and babe connors\u2019s palace in st . louis . [ 34 ]\nwhen i told my co - worker that i was reading a non - fictional account of the most famous brothel in american history , he immediately said\noh your reading about the ' bunny ranch !\nthis statement made me a little sad because after reading this book i know that the\nbunny ranch\nis the antithesis of everything the everleigh club in chicago represented in the sex trade industry . it turns out that this is actually the second karen abbott biography i have read . i also read her amazing novel american ros\nwe highly recommend doing bottle service at everleigh if you are planning a night out with more than 6 people . booths are two bottle minimum with bottles starting at $ 200 plus gratuity . booths are spacious to easily fit groups up to 15 people .\nif they were operating today , i think they\u2019d have a multi - pronged approach : run an elite , discreet call girl service , and also an online experience in which a man could \u201cvisit\u201d a virtual everleigh club . he could explore the different parlors , listen to the three - stringed orchestras , and mingle with courtesans . after he made his choice , they\u2019d connect via web cam . and if the sisters were arrested , i don\u2019t think they\u2019d squeal like the d . c . madam [ did ] ; it\u2019s an unforgivable breech of madam etiquette .\nstudio l ' amour ( address and info ) ravenswood want to get more involved in the action ? while the always - interesting everleigh social club has sadly been closed , you can still sign up for classes at l\u2019amour\u2019s studio , including\nmake & shake\n( where you make your own pasties , then twirl tassels ) and a may 9\nmother / daughter burlesque workshop .\nyes , this is real . and yes , this is promoted on their site as a\ngreat mother\u2019s day gift !\nwe can\u2019t make this stuff up .\n3 . 5 stars this was a fun , entertaining read about the vile fleshpot of chicago at the turn of the century . the everleigh sisters ada and minna ( born simms ) , an entrepreneurial duo , settled on chicago as the best place to set up a high - class whorehouse since it was lacking such an elite club with an untapped rich clientele . they treated their girls well - regular doctor visits to check for and treat stds , no beatings , etc . in return , they demanded no rolling of clients for money and no drugs and f\nbrothels generally are shut down by police swinging an ax through the door and loading scantily clad ladies into a patrol wagon . but the everleigh club wasn ' t just any whorehouse , and the last night at minna and ada ' s place had more the feel of a theatrical closing than a vice raid . the sisters sold flesh \u2014 by all reports young , beautiful and nubile \u2014 but they packaged their product with trappings worthy of royalty . the sisters screened their clientele no less than their employees , barring the unwashed masses in favor of the rich and famous .\ngay / queer club nights have generally led the field in dublin in terms of influencing the mainstream , and have traditionally had more diverse crowds especially in the age of punters . but consistently the decent music - led alternative club nights that have appeared appealing to both straight and gay over the past few years have been run by people in their 30s ; mother , together disco , crush , bitches be crazy ( which i was the resident dj at ) . there\u2019s a whole other blog post in how technology \u2013 and particularly apps such as grindr \u2013 have impacted on the gay scene\u2019s nightlife , not to mention emigration .\nq : does the everleigh experience relate to the current scandal involving a d . c . madam ? how damaging was it to one\u2019s career or reputation to be associated with a brothel in the early 1900s ? in your view , do the same rules still apply ?\ni read the author ' s liar , temptress , soldier , spy and really enjoyed the historical profiles . so when i saw this at a book sale i snapped it up . a decadent exploration of the seedy side of 1890s chicago , sin in the second city delves in to the mann act , white slavery reformers and the puerile highlights of life in a den of inequity . the everleigh sisters ran the most popular\nmen ' s club\nin the country , spending $ 100 , 000 in protection money to the city to keep their racket going . they had the pre\nthe everleigh will reopen on thursday june 1 , so you won ' t have to go without their signature negronis for too long . but if you happen to miss the moody cocktail bar , head up to the elk room on these dates for a tipple or two .\ni\u2019m torn on whether or not sex work is inherently empowering or exploitive for women . i tell all of these fun anecdotes in the book , but , truth be told , a lot of the women entered the sporting life \u2013 even everleigh club girls \u2013 for tragic reasons . their husbands deserted them , and they had small children to support . their parents died , and they had younger siblings to take care of . some were considered promiscuous and kicked out of their homes so they figured , why not get paid ? many everleigh girls married well and went on to live \u201crespectable\u201d lives , and others met unhappy endings . one committed suicide , and another was found dead in an alley , her hands severed at the wrists so her killer could take her diamond rings . it\u2019s a perennial question : if this is the only choice you have , is it really a choice at all ?\n9 . chicago is as much a character in sin in the second city as the gangsters and the madams . why do you think the everleigh sisters chose to settle in chicago ? would they have been as successful in another city , or was chicago particularly conducive to their success ?\nnot quite a nightclub and not just a bar or lounge , the everleigh is a fresh take on canadian nightlife interpreted through nostalgia , art , music , cocktails and culture and is the seventh venture from ( c ) apture group , helmed by toronto hospitality trendsetters zark fatah and ralf madi .\nthe everleigh bottling co . is now online ! order our \u2018famous four\u2019 bottled cocktail collection , along with your copy of our debut book \u2018a spot at the bar\u2019 directly from our elegant online store here and receive them directly to your door . for wholesale enquiries contact olivia for media related enquiries contact zara\nbe polite , patient , and forget what you are here for ,\nshe said .\ngentlemen are only gentlemen when properly introduced . . . . no lineup for selection as in other houses . . . . it means , briefly , that your language will have to be ladylike and that you will forgo the entreaties you have used in the past . you have the whole night before you , and one $ 50 client is more desirable than five $ 10 ones . less wear and tear . . . . give , but give interestingly and with mystery . i want you girls to be proud that you are in the everleigh club .\nms . abbott : well , there ' s absolutely no question that it was a difficult business . but to put that in the context of what women were offered and are - their opportunities at the time of the last century , you know , if you ' re lucky , you could have gotten a job as a clerk or a domestic worker for maybe $ 6 a week . at a lesser brothel , you could get maybe $ 15 a week . and at the everleigh club , you could get maybe $ 100 a week . so it was not necessarily the best route that one can take but it was what was available at the time .\nbehind the doors of the twin brownstones at 2131 - 33 s . dearborn st . , minna everleigh gave her final instructions :\nyou have the whole night before you and one $ 50 client is more desirable than five $ 10 ones . less wear and tear ,\nshe told the women assembled before her .\nms . abbott : well , they - their story was that they had a waiting list . they initially recruited through their theatrical days . they sought actresses and sort of sought out young women who were - who they had known for the grapevine . and the everleigh sisters soon established a reputation that warranted a waiting list .\na lot of the lesser dives employed a charlatan doctor that forged reports and you know , forced their girls to keep working , even if they were inflicted with disease or sick . but the everleigh sisters made sure that they had a doctor on staff who would conduct honest examinations and that the girls were in good health .\nthe everleigh sisters were young when they came to chicago from omaha , and young when they left for new york \u2014 with millions earned honestly , as they saw it . on her deathbed in 1948 , minna told a visitor , a former trib reporter :\nwe never robbed widows and we made no false representations .\nthere were also \u201cstrip - whip\u201d matches at the lower houses , during which harlots would wrestle naked and whip each other bloody . when prince henry of prussia visited the club , he got off on watching the harlots rip apart a cloth bull with their teeth - a reenactment of the murder of dionysus\u2019 infant son . there was something for everyone in the levee \u2014 just like today .\nfor those who have not yet had the pleasure , the everleigh are delighted to introduce our loveless little sister , heartbreaker , sinking her unapologetic heels into melbourne cbd . unlike her senior , heartbreaker comes laced in sass and glamour inspired by the timeless drinking dens of los angeles . heartbreaker champions a vast selection of quality whisky and [ \u2026 ]\ni read the author ' s liar , temptress , soldier , spy and really enjoyed the historical profiles . so when i saw this at a book sale i snapped it up . a decadent exploration of the seedy side of 1890s chicago , sin in the second city delves in to the mann act , white slavery reformers and the puerile highlights of life in a den of inequity . the everleigh sisters ran the most popular\nmen ' s club\nin the country , spending $ 100 , 000 in protection money to the city to keep their racket going . they had the prettiest girls , the bubbliest champagne , the shiniest diamonds . but it couldn ' t last . and what exactly was their story ? 2017 lenten nonfiction buddy reading challenge book # 39\ngood djs read the crowd and the dance floor . they have 10 of ireland\u2019s best djs rotated 7 days a week . everleigh plays all your new and old favourite party tunes , mixed right for the night . house , disco , chart , hip - hop , r & b , and watch out for a few curve balls thrown in there !\ndespite all of this , now that we\u2019re out of the complete strangulation - depresso mode that fell like a suffocating cloud over the city for a couple of years as shutters slammed and mainstream student club nights began an unsustainable race to the bottom geared around drink promotions , dublin has become far more lively over the last four years . i spent a large chunk of my twenties involved in club nights \u2013 soundcheck at spy , bitches be crazy in a warehouse , dive in the lower deck , and will probably start another one in 2014 for the laugh . the growth of alternative spaces ( albeit sporadically ) is also welcome . in the past few months i\u2019ve djd at warehouse and studio parties in grand canal dock , off thomas street and off baggot street , but warehouse parties mean taking risks and keeping things under the radar .\nmultiple locations if you\u2019re into nude painting , nude dinner events , and nude spa days , nudist resort chicago fun club is the place for you . there are a few rules - - including no staring and byot ( bring your own towel ) - - and you can also take trips to\nthe farm\n( a private home rented out west of st . charles ) for nude swimming and hot - tubbing .\nsuch women included the legendary suzy poon tang , one of the club\u2019s most popular girls and big draws . hailing from china , poon tang was infamously good at satisfying the clientele , so much so that her name would later become synonymous with the now sullied term of \u201cgonna get me some poontang . \u201d needless to say , her name and the term still maintains a more dignified connotation than that of a \u201crusty venture . \u201d\na : minna set a policy of entertaining newspaper reporters and state legislators for free . it worked : the everleigh sisters got press when they wanted it , and stayed out of the headlines when they didn\u2019t . they also made necessary donations to a roster of politicians in springfield in attempts to help thwart harmful state legislation , including one check for $ 3 , 000 .\nwho ' s for another ? try the full ' famous four ' everleigh bottling co . range at blackhearts & sparrows richmond right now and pick up your copy of our new book , ' a spot at the bar ' ! # aspotatthebar # everleighbook # popup # bottledcocktails # welcometotheweekend # tasting # melbournetodo # melbourneevents # finedrinking # melbournebars # famousfour # cocktailbook # gift\n, wanted to elevate the\nprofession\nand run an upscale club . unlike other pimps and madams of the time , the sisters did not beat their girls or hold them against their will , but fed , clothed and paid them well , had them checked regularly by doctors , refused to employ girls under 18 , and did not tolerate drugs or theft . there was actually a waiting list of girls interested in working at the\nin july this year , after six years on gertrude street , the everleigh embarked on an exciting renovation . whilst the bar remains every bit recognisable and retains it\u2019s much - loved old - world charm , the updated design elements offer flexibility for larger groups and a chance to get closer to the action ! not to mention a new private room adjacent to the [ \u2026 ]\nms . abbott : that too . the everleigh sisters were very unique in the way that they cared for their girls , and one of the things they did was educate them . they taught them poetry . they made sure that they were well versed and could speak on the politics of the day . and the clients sort of enjoyed this and also laughed at it .\nsimon : when the everleigh sisters retired - i guess , would be the term of art - they were people of means , and they said about essentially they covered their tracks from life . i love the story you tell about getting contact ( ph ) in the 1940s by a man who has become one of the most famous authors in the country , irving wallace .\nyou can stop panicking now , the everleigh will only be closing temporarily to make way for renovations after six years of operating on gertrude street . the main bar will be shut from sunday may 14 , but while works are underway to give the bar a new look , the elk room will still be open for a series of special events that will be open to public .\nthe rewards for such conduct were princely . the sisters made an annual profit of about $ 120 , 000 ( despite the fact that expenses were high and that graft cost them over $ 10 , 000 a year ) . when a wave of reform forced them to close the club on dearborn street , minna and aida departed with a cool million in cash , furnishings worth $ 150 , 000 , and about $ 200 , 000 in jewelry .\nsin in the second city , a new book by karen abbott , offers an in - depth look at the prostitution trade in turn - of - the - century chicago . in particular , abbott focuses on the everleigh sisters , two madams who ran a high - class brothel on south dearborn street that earned them extraordinary wealth and international fame . abbott agreed to answer our questions about her book .\nthere were set prices for other services in the levee , however . the price for stopping an indictment on a charge of pandering was $ 1 , 000 . on the complaint of harboring a girl , $ 2 , 000 . massage parlors paid $ 25 a week for protection from prosecution ; larger houses of ill fame , $ 50 to $ 100 a week , with $ 25 more if drinks were sold . saloons paid $ 50 per month to be allowed to stay open after hours , and $ 25 per week for each poker or craps table . prices were set by two crooked alderman , \u201cbathhouse\u201d john coughlin and hinky dink kenna , and their lieutenants made collections every week . over the course of a dozen years , according to minna , levee bosses collected $ 15 million in graft payments . the everleigh club alone kicked in more than $ 100 , 000 in cash .\ncoat check here managed to lose my coat even though i had my ticket . no response from the club when emailed to enquire if they managed to find it at the end of the night . the phone number on the website isn ' t even onsite so they couldn ' t check when i called . the staff on the night didn ' t even seem to be trying too hard to find it and i wasn ' t allowed to come and look for it myself .\nthe admiral ( address and info ) albany park as the only chicago strip club offering full nudity while banning liquor , the endless dilemma that is the admiral theatre is definitely the place to come after the bars , not before . get $ 10 nude table dances in their all - nude\nshowroom\n( as they call it ) until 6am in a cool old theatre , where you can also put your old college id to good use by getting 1 / 2 price admission on wednesday nights .\nso can you imagine if there was a couple of new bars or clubs being opened by or for twenty - somethings every month in the capital ? we\u2019d think it was crazy . but that\u2019s the story with restaurants because that\u2019s where the highest social - life - consumer - spend is at the moment . of course some bars have opened , but the most notable post - crash bars and clubs that have sprung up aren\u2019t targeting the kids . while on the surface you might think that there has been a burst of activity in barland , this has really only been driven by two parties . paddy mckillen ( the liquor rooms , madison , bison , garage , workmans , everleigh , vintage cocktail club ) and alan clancy ( 37 on dawson street , house on leeson street ) . the mckillens ( senior and junior ) have another four - story bar on the way on dawson street and a boutique hotel on harcourt street called the dean .\nms . abbott : absolutely . one of the men i talked about in the book is a minister by the name of ernest bell . he was possibly the only person in the book who really meant what he said and said what he meant and was , you know , really believed that the everleigh sisters were ruining the moral fabric of america . and he followed - he kept close tab on them and preached against them every night .\nand it\u2019s not just physical spaces that are an indicator of a lack of twenty - something enterprise in social / going out terms in dublin . the lack of new club nights and certainly a lack of creativity in clubbing in dublin is notable , but changing . the twisted pepper and the bernard shaw have been holding the fort for some time now in that department , and the workmans has risen to the top too , along with hidden agenda in the button factory ( which recently refurbished its interior in a way that feels like backtracking to the music centre\u2019s original layout . )"]}
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", "topic": 10}], "title": "schunk group", "paragraphs": ["nice hood : schunk is a world leader in climate testing . source : schunk\nschunk group has four plants in mexico , two of them belonging to the sinter metals division and two belonging to the schunk carbon technology division .\nludwig schunk and the technician karl ebe , found the carbon brush factory schunk and ebe ohg in germany .\nworldwide the materials experts at schunk have operations at 38 locations . schunk carbon technology is a division of the schunk group , an international technology group with more than 8 , 100 employees in 29 countries and consolidated annual sales of over one billion euros .\nin the hundred years since its establishment , schunk & ebe has become a globally operating corporate group with four divisions ; schunk materials , schunk sinter metals , weiss group ( environmental simulation and climate technology ) and schunk sonosystems ( ultrasonic joining technology ) . the original product range covering carbon brushes are today produced in the group\u2019s materials division along with technical ceramics , pantograph contact strips , etc .\ncorporate overview weiss technik uk is part of the weiss group , the world\u2019s largest manufacturer of environmental testing equipment and one of four divisions of the schunk group .\nfollow us on linkedin and find out about the latest developments , technology trends and topics from the schunk group .\nare you looking for a new challenge for your professional future ? discover the varied perspectives in the schunk group .\nweiss technik is a division of the schunk group . you will find current job vacancies in the shared job portal .\n46 more results for schunk - group . com . sign up or log in to access the full and uncovered results .\nthe schunk group has equity capital of over 65 percent at its disposal . in the period from 2010 to today alone , the schunk group has invested over 530 million euros in new projects . this enables us to serve you locally in 29 countries .\nthe company culture of the schunk group is characterized by the diversity of sites , regions and areas of business we call home .\nultrasonics steckmann was founded in 1985 and has 14 employees . the company , located in taunus region , will be integrated within the schunk sonosystems division of the schunk group , which manufactures ultrasonic welding machines .\nthe group is divided into four core areas , one of which is the schunk sonosystems division . two companies belong to this division : schunk sonosystems gmbh , germany , and stapla ultrasonics inc . , usa\nstatistically significant changes in the intervention group compared to control group . results significant when intention to treat analysis conducted . increase in parental self - efficacy was maintained for intervention group at 6 - month follow up . control group not assessed at 6 months\ntwelve of the 15 studies utilised a waitlist control or no treatment group as the only comparison group . cunningham et al . (\nthe company was established in mexico city in 1966 , before relocating to ocoyoacac in 1985 . purchased by schunk group in 1995 , schunk sintermetal manufactures a range of sintered parts mainly for the automotive industry and household appliances in mexico .\nas a globally operating technology group , schunk develops customized high - tech products and equipment in the areas of carbon technology and ceramics , environmental simulation and climate technology , sintered metal technology and ultrasonic welding technology . schunk is a leader in its markets thanks to innovative strength and many years of expertise . in order to optimally orient its core competences towards the relevant markets , schunk divides these areas into the four divisions schunk carbon technology , weiss group , sinter metals and sonosystems .\nthe company was founded by ludwig schunk and karl ebe as schunk & ebe in fulda in 1913 for the production of carbon brushes for dynamos and engines . after karl ebe passed away , ludwig schunk led the company successfully until his death in 1947 . in his will ludwig schunk stipulated that the company be preserved as a foundation for the employees , and the ludwig - schunk - stiftung e . v . foundation was established .\nhere you can find an overview of all the locations and local contact partners of the schunk group . we are local to you , around the world .\nsignificant increase post - intervention in both mealtime specific and general parental self - efficacy in the intervention group compared to the control group . increase in general parental self - efficacy maintained at 6 months for intervention group\nsignificant increase in parent sense of competency in intervention group compared to waitlist control . this was maintained for intervention group 6 weeks post - intervention\nthe schunk group , with its headquarters in heuchelheim , germany , celebrates its 100th jubilee this month with its approximately 8 , 300 employees at more than 60 locations worldwide joining in the celebrations . open days will be held at all schunk facilities aimed at giving visitors a unique opportunity to have a look behind the scenes at schunk , and some of the companies in the group will also hold \u201cschunk innovation days\u201d for their customers and long - term partners with tours of the production facilities .\nthe schunk group recently reported that gerhard federer , chief executive officer of the schunk group , will retire from his position as ceo with effect from october 31 , 2013 due to health reasons . he will be succeeded on november 1 , 2013 by dr . arno roth , a long - time member of the management board who is currently responsible for the weiss group and sonosystems divisions .\nschunk carbon technology develops and manufactures components from an extremely broad portfolio of materials . these include\nimprovement in parental self - efficacy in intervention group compared to control group , maintained at follow up . clinically significant change in parental self - efficacy for intervention group at post treatment although this was not maintained at follow up\na quick glance around the waiting area in the reception of the schunk group headquarters confirms that the firm has what must be the most diverse customer base in the world .\nfortunately , gunthard sommer , chairman of the ludwig schunk foundation , sole owner of the schunk group , thinks the firm has never been in better shape . being run like a foundation is good for the enterprise , its workers and the home region , he says .\n28 myheritage dna test takers are descendants of a schunk . discover if you ' re related !\nfollowing the passing of ludwig schunk , the ludwig schunk foundation , acting as a legal entity , takes over the ownership function . subsidiaries and holdings are founded in germany and around the world .\na complete range of products and services schunk sonosystems russia ( shunk sonosistemz rasha ) , ooo . all information about schunk sonosystems russia ( shunk sonosistemz rasha ) , ooo in moscow ( russia ) .\nweiss gallenkamp and design environmental merge to form weiss technik uk . we also celebrate 100 years of our parent group schunk , with a number of events held across the united kingdom .\nschunk had consolidated sales of eur 1065 million in 2015 . more than 60 businesses , comprising approx . 8 , 100 employees in 29 countries are a part of the corporate group .\nsignificant improvement in parental self - efficacy in intervention group compared to control group post - intervention . effects were maintained for intervention group , but no difference between groups at follow ups ; indicating the control group also improved over time . significant effect of race on results ; latino parents reported greater improvements in parental self - efficacy .\ncreate a free family tree for yourself or for robert schunk and we\u2019ll search for valuable new information for you .\nschunk intec ltd . . free business summary taken from official companies house information . free alerts . registered as 03488643\nboth groups showed increased parental self - efficacy from pre to post - intervention . however intervention group improved significantly more than control group . a nb first rating taken at pre - birth\nno immediate post - test results reported . at 1 and 2 year follow ups there was a significant increase in parental self - efficacy in the intervention group compared to the control group\ngeneral measures of parental self - efficacy were used in five studies . four studies compared the intervention group and control group immediately post - intervention . miller - heyl et al . (\nthe schunk group has acquired ultrasonics steckmann gmbh , headquartered in gr\u00e4venwiesbach . the medium - sized company is one of the leading manufacturers of ultrasonic welding machines , which are used for processing plastics and welding metals .\nas was recently reported in powder metallurgy review , schunk\u2019s sintermetal s . a . de c . v powder metallurgy plant in mexico recently underwent a major expansion with an investment of some $ 6 million at the facility in ocoyoacac . the schunk sinter metals division contributed around \u20ac140 million to group sales of \u20ac930 million in 2012 .\n) , while improvements in parental self - efficacy were maintained in the intervention group , the control group also improved over time . furthermore , detailed , long term research is required to explore the factors underlining the long term impact of group - based interventions on parental self - efficacy .\na german company . schunk sonosystems gmbh is the leader producer of metal welding machines for the electric & electronic sector .\nto indicate the magnitude of difference of parental self - efficacy between the group intervention and no intervention control group at post - intervention in all studies that reported means and standard deviations . for cohen\u2019s\ngreater behavioural parental self - efficacy reported by intervention group above control group ; maintained at 6 month follow up . clinically significantly change in ptc behaviour scores . no significant difference on ptc setting scale\ngermany\u2019s schunk sinter metals has announced the launch of its updated and completely redesigned website , bringing together its full range of products and services to a single site . the company stated that customers looking for sintered products now have access to all of the products and technologies of this division of the schunk group , no matter where they are in the world .\nok , so the waiting room four may be imaginary , but the point is clear : schunk has a finger in many pies .\nthe investment represents only the first stage of future strategic investments that have been planned for mexico . it was stated that the goal for the schunk group in the sinter metals division is to become one of the few global players in this technology .\nin line with this year\u2019s theme of \u201cthe new 3d , \u201d schunk carbon technology is showcasing its competence at this year\u2019s ceramitec in munich .\nthe first gallenkamp fingerprint development chamber is produced specifically for the requirements of the uk home office fingerprint research group .\n) . samples smaller than 27 in each group are deemed inadequate on the ctam and no score was allocated .\n) . single session group interventions ranging from 2 to 6 h were evaluated in four studies ( hayes et al .\n) employed both a waitlist control group and at least one other intervention as comparison groups . wolfson et al . (\nweiss technik purchase the environmental arm of sanyo gallenkamp forming weiss gallenkamp . weiss gallenkamp also becomes part of the weiss group .\n) . group - based programmes are the most common form of parenting interventions and have the potential to offer a supportive environment to utilise these factors to influence parental self - efficacy . for example , verbal persuasion is more likely to occur in a social setting such as a group - based intervention . most parenting - interventions are run in a group - based setting .\nindividual therapy significantly improved parental self - efficacy compared to the group intervention and waitlist control post - intervention . at 6 months , group intervention showed greatest increase from baseline ; however average parental self - efficacy was equivalent across all conditions at follow up\nintervention group reported significantly higher parental self - efficacy on both the behavioural and setting scales of ptc compared to control group . the improvements were maintained at 6 month follow up . the results continued to be significant when an intention to treat analysis was completed\n) implies different approaches may be necessary to increase paternal self - efficacy . indeed , group interventions have been found to be effective in increasing paternal self - efficacy when delivered in an online forum or father - only group format ( hudson et al .\n) was the only study not to find a significant improvement in parental self - efficacy in parents who attended the group intervention compared to the control group . interestingly , this study did find a significant increase in parental self - efficacy post - intervention for parents who received individual therapy compared to the group therapy and control . effect sizes ranged from no effect ( cunningham et al .\nits diversified niche strategy has made schunk very successful . in addition to a record turnover in 2016 , the firm had a whopping equity ratio of 64 percent .\nstapla ultrasonics is part of the schunk sonosystems group . schunk sonosystems is the global leader in ultrasonic metal welding technology . ultrasonic metal welding uses ultrasonic vibration to bond materials together without heat . there are a variety of applications for ultrasonic metal welding technology : wire harness ( wire splicing , wire to terminal connections ) , electronics , battery assembly , appliance ( copper tube sealing for refrigeration ) , battery assembly and renewable energy ( solar and wind generation ) .\n) , the impact of group - based programmes designed to impact on parenting skill on parental self - efficacy is an area of increased interest . perceptions of self - efficacy also determine the amount of effort an individual expends and how long they persevere in the face of adversity ( bandura and schunk\n78 - 82 rue alfred d\u00e9qu\u00e9ant , 92737 nanterre cedex , france tel . : + 33 141 19 52 - 52 e - mail : schunk - electrographite @ urltoken\nhistorical records and family trees related to robert schunk . records may include photos , original documents , family history , relatives , specific dates , locations and full names .\nafter his dead the founder ludwig schunk handed the company over to the whole workforce . today every employee is involved in the company and part of a big community .\nmuch of the research into the effectiveness of group - based interventions for parents has focussed on parenting programmes ( see barlow et al .\n) , a medium effect size of 0 . 42 was found when the parent training group was compared to the no intervention condition .\n) found different results for mothers and fathers . mothers in the intervention group reported significantly greater maternal self - efficacy following the parenting intervention ; however , no significant differences were observed in paternal self - efficacy across time or group . according to breitenstein et al . (\n\u201cludwig schunk\u2019s will still shapes our corporate culture , \u201d stated ceo gerhard federer . \u201cit obliges us to continually develop and maintain the company\u2019s independence . our business strategy geared towards long - term growth makes schunk a secure and attractive employer throughout the world . this is also evident in the extraordinarily strong loyalty our employees have to the company . \u201d\nbandura , a . , & schunk , d . h . ( 1981 ) . cultivating competence , self - efficacy , and intrinsic interest through proximal self - motivation .\nseveral previous reviews have found evidence that group - based parenting programmes were an effective intervention for reducing child problem behaviour ( dretzke et al .\nthe efforts of our employees with their numerous innovations and ideas have enabled us to establish ourselves as one of the global technology leaders in our market . it is not for nothing that our employees display an unusually high degree of loyalty towards schunk . our extraordinary corporate culture and the corporate strategies oriented towards sustainable growth have made schunk a secure and attractive employer .\nthe purchase and sale of the freedonia group , inc . ' s industry study in electronic form is subject to the following terms and conditions :\nfathers were a significantly under - reported group in the reviewed studies , with only one study reporting paternal self - efficacy ( gross et al .\nmcbride , b . a . ( 1990 ) . the effect of a parent education / play group program on father involvement in child rearing .\nwhitefield road 54 , 560 048 mahadevapura bangalore , india tel . : + 91 80 6703 8501 / - 2 / - 3 / - 4 e - mail : schunk @ urltoken\nbut it\u2019s not all been plane sailing . in 2012 , schunk lost 80 percent of its carbon business as a result of a crisis in the solar and semi - conductor industry . despite that enormous hit , group turnover fell only 2 . 8 percent \u2013 \u201cthe advantage of diversity , \u201d notes mr . roth . if one business is doing poorly , the others help out . however , the current diesel scandals in the auto industry , on which schunk is heavily dependent , are a big worry , he adds .\nprogramme topics : infant sleep and creating good sleep habits . teaching methods : didactic teaching , hand - outs , group discussion , daily practice diaries .\npintrich , p . & schunk , d . ( 1996 ) . motivation in education : theory , research & applications , ch . 3 . englewood cliffs , nj : prentice - hall\n\u201cwith the new website of schunk sinter metals , we are able to raise our profile as one of the leading manufacturers in the worldwide powder metallurgy industry , \u201d stated ingrid springer , head of marketing of the sinter metals division . \u201cthe new website underlines our competence as a technology group and worldwide provider of high - precision sintered products . \u201d\n) . additional benefits of group - based interventions include increased access to services and cost effectiveness , especially for children with challenging behaviour ( edwards et al .\nthe weiss group division brings together environmental simulation technology and climate technology expertise . solutions are used around the world in research , development , manufacturing and quality assurance .\n) . the lack of a positive significant impact of group intervention on paternal self - efficacy compared to maternal self - efficacy found by gross et al . (\nwe are the centre of competence within the weiss group for our fitotron\u00ae range of plant growth and insect research chambers and rooms . we supply our fitotron\u00ae products direct into the uk and germany . for all other countries , our products are sold through a specialist group company and distributor network , each with a dedicated service division .\nin the wake of its 50 anniversary as a key automotive supplier in mexico , schunk sintermetal announced an initial investment of more than us $ 10 million aiming to triple sales in the next five years .\nprogramme topics : settling , sleeping difficulties , breastfeeding , weaning , difficult behaviour and self - care . teaching methods : lectures , group discussions , staff supported practice .\n) . yet the available research consistently highlights fathers report lower parental self - efficacy than mothers , suggesting they are an important group to target ( elek et al .\nschunk stands for high - quality materials and components , long - lasting quality , safety and perfection with tradition . but schunk also represents much more . the driving force behind us is the will to tackle problems in a unique way and to pursue new paths . our cooperation with our customers is what distinguishes us . the drive for innovation makes our components and equipment irreplaceable components in numerous processes , technologies and devices .\nincludes risk score , credit limit , ccjs , mortgages & charges , director & secretary timeline , shareholders , ownership & group stucture . plus unlimited updates and free documents !\na cochrane review examined the impact of group interventions on parental psychological functioning including depression , anxiety , general self - esteem and parental self - efficacy ( barlow et al .\n) . four studies reported 6 - month - follow up data for only the intervention group parents and found improvements in self - efficacy were maintained ( adamson et al .\n) . increased parental self - efficacy in the intervention compared to control group was maintained up to 3 months post - intervention in two studies ( pisterman , et al .\na simple press of the red button and the enormous machine was set into action : today , weiss technik\u2019s new sheet metal processing center in reiskirchen was put into operation . \u201cthis investment of more than six million euros marks the advancement of automation at our reiskirchen location and increases our competitive edge , \u201d stated dr . arno roth , ceo of schunk group , of which weiss technik is a division .\nprogramme topics : praise and rewards , family traditions , limit setting and consequences , stress management and problem solving skills . teaching methods : video vignettes , group discussions , homework assignments .\nschunk sees its large investments in its facilities , which the company makes all over the world , as also being an investment in and for the employees . \u201cwith a great deal of commitment and creativity , our employees have continually developed schunk into what it is today , a successful globally operating technology corporation . the many exciting jubilee events being held this year at all our facilities are first and foremost a way of thanking all our staff , \u201d says federer .\nprogramme topics : child - directed play , praise and rewards , effective limit setting , handling misbehaviour and problem solving . weekly homework assignments . teaching methods : video vignettes , group discussion .\ndevelopment of a symbol for the communication of schunk groups corporate culture that aims to create an artificial access into the vision and history of the company . the concept is addressed to visitors and employees disregarding their nationality , confession or age .\nstudies were considered for inclusion if they utilised a randomised control trial design to evaluate a group intervention for parents of preschool children and assessed parental self - efficacy as an outcome measure . relevant studies were identified by reference to assessing parental self - efficacy , parental self - confidence or parental competence . the type of group intervention offered and the length of intervention were not restricted because the aim was to identify the range of group interventions in which self - efficacy was assessed . interventions which were mainly group - based but supplemented with individual sessions were included in the review . although children enter the uk school system the school year they turn five , studies with parents of children up to the age of six were included to fit in with the international age for starting school ( sargent et al .\nprogramme topics : child development , parent\u2019s experience of being parented , parent\u2013child interactions , parent\u2019s view of self and others . teaching methods : didactic teaching , role plays , group discussion and homework tasks .\nadamson , m . , morawska , a . , & sanders , m . r . ( 2013 ) . childhood feeding difficulties : a randomized controlled trial of a group - based parenting intervention .\nit is not unusual that components which had previously had to be made of differing materials for different applications are successfully replaced by a product variation made of a single schunk material which covers a much larger scope of application \u2013 while also providing an economically - sensible margin of safety . furthermore , creating optimized components through joint - development work can expand technical limits and lead to new applications . the best way to find the optimal technical and economic solution is to involve schunk carbon technology as a development partner at an early stage , in which we can provide support with a material design tailored to your application . schunk will be putting on an impressive display of the opportunities such development collaboration presents at the hanover messe 2017 in hall 6 , stand a 46 .\nschunk sinter metals produces a range of products including sintered structural parts , metal injection molding ( mim ) , sintered bearings and soft - magnetic components . the company has three production facilities in germany and mexico , mainly suppling customers in the automobile industry .\njoachim , s . , sanders , m . r . , & turner , k . m . t . ( 2010 ) . reducing preschoolers\u2019 disruptive behavior in public with a brief parent discussion group .\nyou won ' t have heard the name , but most people rely on parts made by schunk every day , whether hidden in cars , gadgets , tools or even airplanes . meet the mid - size firm whose focus on niche markets keeps germany moving .\n) did find a dosage effect : the intervention had a significant effect on parental self - efficacy for parents who attended at least six of the group sessions . there is evidence that attending just a single intervention session can lead to increased parental self - efficacy : significant , maintained , positive effects on parental self - efficacy were observed in the three studies evaluating single two - hour group interventions ( joachim et al .\nmorawska , a . , haslam , d . , milne , d . , & sanders , m . r . ( 2011 ) . evaluation of a brief parenting discussion group for parents of young children .\nwith its schunk sonosystems division , schunk is one of the world ' s leading specialists in the field of ultrasonic welding of metallic materials . this future - oriented process connects metals and other materials using ultrasound . in addition to copper and aluminum connections , metal - glass connections are also possible . the materials are moved against each other with high - frequency mechanical vibrations under low pressure . this produces a durable , secure welded connection with excellent physical properties in just a few seconds , without any thermal stress on the components .\nyears ago we established as our vision in mexico to be a global leader in the manufacturing of sintered parts . today we can confirm . this expansion will create more than 300 jobs in the different phases ,\nstated daniel alfonso , schunk sintermetal director .\nparenting groups are not the only group - based programmes available to pre - school parents . many structured group activities are available in the uk , such as music groups , swimming groups and sensory groups . these share many similar characteristics to parenting groups albeit the content is different . similarities include being facilitated by an instructor , incorporating a taught element for parents and a focus on developing parent - infant relationships and parenting skills . often participation in these group - based activities provides the parent and child with an instant opportunity to practise new skills , alongside didactic teaching , parental discussion and problem solving . key concepts identified by kane et al . (\nprogramme topics : how to play with a child , use of praise and rewards , limit setting , and managing misbehaviour . teaching methods : video - tape vignettes , group discussion and problem solving , homework tasks .\nprogramme topics : psycho - education on mealtime problems , parenting traps , building routines , behavioural strategies , consistent discipline . teaching methods : group discussion , didactic instruction , video modelling , active skills training , homework tasks\nfew studies considered if the effectiveness of group - based interventions to improve parental self - efficacy may be moderated by individual characteristics . ethnicity was found to be a moderating factor in one study ( breitenstein et al .\nlandy , s . , & menna , r . ( 2006 ) . an evaluation of a group intervention for parents with aggressive young children : improvements in child functioning , maternal confidence , parenting knowledge and attitudes .\nschunk has grouped its 60 firms into four divisions that at first sight have nothing in common , as demonstrated by the four customers in the waiting room . \u201cthey\u2019re all highly specialized players in niche industries , \u201d explains arno roth , a physicist and ceo since 2013 .\nbarlow , j . , smailagic , n . , huband , n . , roloff , v . , & bennett , c . ( 2012 ) . group - based parent training programmes for improving parental psychosocial health .\nfew studies directly examined the relationship between parental self - efficacy and parent and child behaviours . thus , conclusions about whether improving parental self - efficacy is a mechanism by which group - based interventions facilitate changes in parenting competencies cannot be drawn . as such further research explicitly investigating the role of group - based parenting interventions in increasing parental knowledge and self - efficacy and how this relates to behaviour change is warranted to further build on the theory by bandura (\nschunk carbon technology is the biggest , generating half the group\u2019s revenue . it makes everything from the carbon brushes that transmit current from the static to moving parts of electric motors , to large carbon crucibles for smelting silicon , the basic raw material in the chip and solar industries . \u201cour competitors , especially in the far east , can\u2019t yet match our precision , \u201d notes mr . roth , whose main rivals in the carbon market are sgl carbon in germany , morgan advanced materials in the uk and mersen in france .\nnext up is schunk sinter metals , which was launched in 1932 . it specializes in injection molding of fine metal powder , a more precise and cheaper method of building small parts than casting . no car could move without sintered parts , which are found mainly in engines and transmission parts .\nin each of the three programs of research we discussed , there has been research on developmental and group differences . given the similarity in the general construct of expectancy , however , we discuss developmental , gender , and ethnic differences together .\nthe quality of the evidence , the impact of the type of parental self - efficacy measure used and the role of potential moderating and mediating factors that influence whether group - based interventions impact on parental self - efficacy were also examined .\n) . the wide age range from birth to 6 years was chosen in line with the uk government\u2019s focus on early years and preschool provision and in order to capture a wider range of group - based interventions parents take part in .\nmothers in intervention group reported significantly higher parental self - efficacy following intervention compared to control groups . no significant effect was found for fathers . correlations showed that increases in maternal self - efficacy were significantly related to improvements in five mother\u2013child outcomes\n) reported maintenance of increased parental self - efficacy in the intervention group ; however after an examination of the data reported in the paper , no difference was found between control and intervention groups at any post - intervention time - point .\nmorawska , a . , adamson , m . , hinchliffe , k . , & adams , t . ( 2014 ) . hassle free mealtimes triple p : a randomised controlled trial of a brief parenting group for childhood mealtime difficulties .\nprogramme topics : increasing parental self - efficacy and locus of control , decision making , improving communication , stress management , psycho - education on developmental norms . teaching methods : experiential activities , group discussions , didactic teaching , joint parent\u2013child activities .\ncunningham , c . e . , bremner , r . , & boyle , m . ( 1995 ) . large group community - based parenting programs for families of preschoolers at risk for disruptive behaviour disorders : utilization , cost effectiveness , and outcome .\n) . overall , the review concluded that group - based parenting programmes significantly increased short - term psychological wellbeing in parents , including significant increases in parental self - efficacy . however , although parental self - efficacy was examined as one factor in this review , the impact of group - based interventions on parental self - efficacy specifically in parents of preschool children was not the focus of their review . thus , the aim of this paper is to critically examine the literature on the impact of group - based interventions for parents of preschool children on parental self - efficacy and to assess the methodological qualities of each identified study . as the preschool years have been identified as a key period for intervention , we focussed on studies of parents of children up to 6 - years old .\nbarlow , j . , smailagic , n . , bennett , c . , huband , n . , jones , h . , & coren , e . ( 2011 ) . individual and group based parenting programmes for improving psychosocial outcomes for teenage parents and their children .\nnext to her , reading a gossip magazine , is mr . m\u00fcller . he needs to call on schunk\u2019s ultrasonic welding technology to enable his carmaker employer to better fuse cables in its vehicles . and finally , there\u2019s mrs . meyer . she won\u2019t leave until she secures a deal for precision - molded levers that adjust components in aircraft engines .\nintervention length varied greatly over the reviewed studies . nine studies evaluated group intervention programmes that offered 8\u201315 weekly sessions , with sessions lasting between 1 . 5 and 2 . 5 h . two studies evaluated the efficacy of interventions consisting of four 1\u20132 h sessions ( adamson et al .\nwebster ' s bibliographic and event - based timelines are comprehensive in scope , covering virtually all topics , geographic locations and people . they do so from a linguistic point of view , and in the case of this book , the focus is on\nschunk ,\nincluding when used in literature ( e . g . all authors that might have schunk in their name ) . as such , this book represents the largest compilation of timeline events associated with schunk when it is used in proper noun form . webster ' s timelines cover bibliographic citations , patented inventions , as well as non - conventional and alternative meanings which capture ambiguities in usage . these furthermore cover all parts of speech ( possessive , institutional usage , geographic usage ) and contexts , including pop culture , the arts , social sciences ( linguistics , history , geography , economics , sociology , political science ) , business , computer science , literature , law , medicine , psychology , mathematics , chemistry , physics , biology and other physical sciences . this\ndata dump\nresults in a comprehensive set of entries for a bibliographic and / or event - based timeline on the proper name schunk , since editorial decisions to include or exclude events is purely a linguistic process . the resulting entries are used under license or with permission , used under\nfair use\nconditions , used in agreement with the original authors , or are in the public domain .\nestablished in 1913 , the engineering company is a classic example of a german midsize , or one of the so - called mittelstand firms that make up the backbone of the country\u2019s economy . schunk turned over a record \u20ac1 . 1 billion in 2016 , up 6 . 6 percent on 2015 , and is targeting more than \u20ac1 . 5 billion in 2020 .\nalmost all of us come into contact daily with schunk products , usually unawares . the firm describes itself as a world leader in the core markets of carbon technology and ceramics , environmental simulation and air conditioning , sintered metals and ultrasonic welding . based in heuchelheim , a small town in the central state of hesse , it employs some 8 , 000 people in 29 countries .\n) . teaching methods across all interventions included didactic instruction , group discussions , role - plays and modelling . many utilised video vignettes and provided homework tasks between sessions . seven of the skills - based parenting programmes concentrated specifically on parents who reported their children had behavioural or aggressive problems ( cunningham et al .\nfour studies recruited their sample from a geographic cohort ; two studies utilised convenience samples and the remaining nine studies used volunteer samples . eleven studies had a sample size greater than 27 in each intervention group but only two studies reported conducting an apriori power calculation to determine required sample size ( adamson et al .\nwhether its wear , ph values , temperature , thermal shock or sliding speed , for all specification parameter , schunk stands ready to serve you as an experienced development partner . this makes it possible to take advantage of the entire technological bandwidth of carbon materials or silicon - carbide ceramics for development projects as well as to optimize the manufacturing and life - cycle costs of the components .\n) did not report post - intervention comparison data . the majority of studies reported a significant increase in parental self - efficacy in the intervention group compared to the control . however , the significant effect was lost when an intention - to - treat analysis was conducted in the study by hayes et al . (\nout of this thought the symbol for the schunk world was developed . thousands of employees are part of a certain wholeness . this connection is illustrated by thousands of carbon pieces which create something new when they connect with other elements . the creation of our world is based on this reaction . recurring beginnings , constant being and passing - sometimes dynamic , sometimes quite , sometimes explosive , sometimes slowly or fluent .\n) . often , although not always , sessions involve some elements of video vignettes , role - play or an opportunity to practise new techniques , interaction coaching , didactic teaching and group discussion to help parents develop the parent\u2013child relationship elicit their own problem - solving skills , and provide an environment within which to practise these new skills .\n\u201csteckmann fits really well into our portfolio , \u201d says dr . stefan trube , managing director of schunk sonosystems in wettenberg and now also managing director of ultrasonics steckmann . \u201cwith this acquisition , we want to significantly expand our product range in the field of ultrasound applications . \u201d the company offers a wide range of ultrasonic technology products and solutions for plastics processing and metal welding . ultrasonics steckmann is one of the leading suppliers .\nmuch less research has been done in terms of ethnic and racial differences , and the research often confounds race and ethnicity with social class differences by comparing middle - class white children with lower class minority children ( graham , 1989 , 1994 ; wigfield et al . , forthcoming ) . there are two general issues that are often addressed in research that examines ethnic differences . first , are there ethnic group differences in the mean level of self - perceptions ; of ability or other motivational constructs ? second , do the motivational constructs operate in the same fashion for minority group students as they do for other groups , or do we need different models of motivation for different ethnic groups ?\nits diversified niche strategy has made schunk very successful . in addition to a record turnover in 2016 , the firm had a whopping equity ratio of 64 percent . profits are also at a high . \u201cwe\u2019re already close to our 2020 target of a double - digit profit margin , \u201d says mr . roth . he adds that \u20ac26 . 5 million will be shared among workers in 2017 , up to \u20ac5 , 000 per person .\nthe powder metallurgy products are produced at three main plants in the schunk sinter metals division , two of which are located in thale and giessen , germany and another in mexico . thale specialises in larger pm parts produced on powder presses ranging from 150 to 1500 metric tonnes force and also metal injection moulded parts , whilst the pm plant in giessen produces smaller pm parts , pm bearings and sintered filters with powder press capacity up to 150 tons .\n1 . copyright ; limitations on use . the entire contents of the document are copyrighted by the freedonia group , inc . (\nfreedonia\n) . unauthorized reproduction or distribution of the publication , or any portion of it , may result in severe civil and criminal penalties , and will be prosecuted to the maximum extent necessary to protect the rights of freedonia .\nweiss technik uk employs 94 staff across three office locations and a manufacturing plant in the united kingdom and germany . we manufacture a number of environmental test products in the united kingdom . all other environmental test products are manufactured by our weiss group subsidiaries , weiss umwelttechnik and v\u00f6tsch industrietechnik , in germany . we\u2019re also an official supplier of heraeus\u00ae and heratherm\u00ae laboratory and industrial ovens .\nthe paucity of research into paternal self - efficacy highlights this is an area which requires future research . one possible area of investigation is whether different approaches are required to increase parental self - efficacy in mothers and fathers via group - based interventions . in addition , the finding that brief , single session programmes may increase parental self - efficacy warrants further investigation , including the association of this delivery format and its long - term benefits . research so far into this format has focused on non - clinical , volunteer samples and whether similar results for single session interventions would be replicated in clinical populations remains to be seen . this review was not restricted to parenting interventions ; however , no studies evaluating the impact of non - parenting group interventions on parental self - efficacy were identified in the literature search , yet there are many non - parenting group activities aimed at parents such as baby and toddler swimming , baby massage and baby and toddler music groups . these groups share many of the characteristics of parenting interventions without the explicit focus on specific parenting skills and are perhaps less stigmatising than attending a specific parenting class ( johnson et al .\nas the preschool years are a formative period for long - term physical and mental health , this period is recognised as an important window for early effective intervention . parenting behaviour is a key factor to target in order to optimise child development . group - based interventions for parents are considered efficient and cost effective methods of early intervention and have been found to improve child behaviour and adjustment . self - efficacy is key to behaviour change and as such parental self - efficacy should be a consideration in interventions aimed at influencing parenting behaviour . therefore , the purpose of this systematic review was to examine the impact of group - based early interventions for parents of preschool children on parental self - efficacy . nine databases were searched ( assia , cinahl , embase , maternity and infant care , ovid medline , psycinfo , pubmed , science direct and web of science ) . studies were included if they were a randomised controlled trial of a group - based intervention for parents of preschool children and measured change in parental self - efficacy . fifteen studies were identified . although changes in parental self - efficacy following a group - based intervention were noted in the majority of studies reviewed , the methodological quality of the studies included in the review means these findings have to be interpreted with caution ; only seven studies were rated to be methodologically adequate . further research is needed to understand the mechanisms by which these interventions may improve parental self - efficacy . studies specifically examining the impact of such interventions on paternal self - efficacy are also warranted .\nthe third schunk division is weiss technik , an environment simulation and climate technology specialist . it offers chambers that can test the effects of wind , rain , ultraviolet radiation , salt water and vibration on almost any product , be they pills , electric appliances , vehicles or locomotives . \u201cin our climate chambers we can simulate , in time - lapse , desert hot to polar cold , \u201d explains mr . roth , who is certain such tests can never be completely simulated by computers .\nfor axial and radial bearings , sliding surfaces or support rings , friction and abrasion are permanent challenges . we offer a wide range of different ceramics and graphite materials and solutions . the enormous diversity of materials and the corresponding spectrum of their respective properties make it imperative to enlist the service of specialists when it comes to the development , selection and design of the right solution . this is where schunk carbon technology , with expertise accumulated through more than 100 years of experience and history , comes in .\n) who utilised growth curve modelling to report results at 12 months post - intervention and did not specify immediate post - intervention results . most studies reported a significant immediate intervention effect , indicating parents who completed the group intervention showed a significantly greater increase in parental self - efficacy compared to parents in control groups . only one study did not report a significant difference post - intervention ( gross et al .\nfollow up data were reported between 6 weeks and 2 years post - intervention . several studies only reported follow up data for the intervention group , thereby limiting the conclusions that can be drawn . six studies included follow up data at least 6 months post - intervention for both intervention and control groups . three studies found significant differences in parental self - efficacy at follow - up ( gross et al .\nstudies were excluded if the intervention was not in a group format , did not report parental self - efficacy as an outcome measure , if the type of self - efficacy measure could not be determined , and if the sample included parents of children aged over 6 - years old . studies written in a language other than english , reviews , book chapters and non - peer reviewed studies were also excluded .\nour now global company has been represented by innovative products and cutting - edge technology in all key industries since 1913 . from cars , ships and electrical devices , to wind power stations , space shuttles , medical technology , the solar industry and the production of leds : in millions of devices , motors or industrial equipment , our components and systems \u201cmade by schunk\u201d get the job done at key places throughout the entire world . mostly unseen , they ensure reliable drive mechanisms , proven safety and a high degree of comfort .\na great deal of empirical research was done using this level - of - aspiration paradigm and several important findings emerged ( weiner , 1992 ) . first , subjects were most likely to feel successful when they met the goals they set for themselves ( subjective goal or level ) , not the actual objective level of attainment ( e . g . , five successful tosses ) . this type of situation occurs in the classroom when two different students get the same good grade of 85 out of 100 points on a test ( same objective level of attainment ) , but one student is quite unhappy with the grade because of expectations of a higher grade , whereas the other student , who had a lower level of aspiration , is quite content with the grade . a second general finding was that level of aspiration was related to prior experience with the task and that prior success generally led to increases in level of aspiration , but failure usually decreased level of aspiration . finally , the research found that there were individual and group differences in level of aspiration . subjects high in ability tended to set higher aspirations than those low in ability in addition , subjects were influenced by group goals and performance and would adjust their level of aspiration to the group norms ( weiner , 1992 ) .\neverywhere where two media come into contact with each other \u2013 whether its solid - solid , solid - liquid or even solid - gas \u2013 friction and / or abrasion automatically become an issue . it is for exactly this reason that schunk carbon technology develops customer - specific solutions . our competence is based on comprehensive knowledge of both graphite and silicon carbide . thus , we cover the entire spectrum of standard carbon applications , up to and including high - end diamond coatings \u2013 i . e . from hard to soft . development partner for lcc optimization\noverall , evidence was found for a significant benefit of group interventions on parental self - efficacy . however , the methodological quality of the reported studies is important to consider . eight out of 15 studies were rated as having inadequate quality on the ctam . an inspection of the seven studies rated the highest quality showed that , of the six which reported post - intervention findings , four found a medium or large effect of intervention ( adamson et al .\n) . as reported earlier , effect sizes were generally greater in studies utilising task specific measures of parental self - efficacy and it may be these measures are more sensitive . no clear pattern was seen in terms of sample characteristics , the content of the group or length of intervention . however , the level of description of the content of the intervention varied between papers , therefore such differences may not have been identified . further research is clearly indicated .\n) was used to rate the methodological quality of the identified studies . the ctam was chosen because it provides an overall representation of methodological rigour of randomised controlled trials . it consists of six subscales : sample size , allocation , assessment method , control group , analysis method and description of treatment the total of which provides an overall quality rating of the study . scores range from 0 to 100 . a total ctam score of 65 or above represents adequate methodology ( wykes et al .\n) noted that at 6 months participants in the group intervention reported greater improvements in parental self - efficacy between post - treatment and 6 - month - follow up compared to those attending individual clinics . however , this result should be interpreted with caution due to a potential selective reporting bias . no comparison with the control condition is reported at follow up and further inspection of the data reported in the paper highlights that the mean self - efficacy score at follow up was equivalent across all conditions , indicating no difference ."]}
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", "topic": 14}], "title": "brammo", "paragraphs": ["browse brammo motorcycles . search for a new brammo motorcycles or check out past brammo models .\nwatch the brammo empulse r in action in the brammo empulse r review video .\nnot a scooter but electric is always interesting . brammo launched two models at this years eicma brammo inc\nbrammo , inc . is a leading electric vehicle technology company headquartered in north america . brammo designs and develops electric vehicles including the enertia , empulse and engage motorcycles . brammo is an oem supplier of its innovative brammo digital drivetrain ( tm ) systems including the brammo power ( tm ) battery pack and brammo power ( tm ) vehicle management system . brammo has vehicle distribution and marketing operations in north america , europe and asia\nno owners have yet reviewed the brammo empulse ( 2014 - 2015 ) . review your brammo empulse ( 2014 - 2015 )\nbrammo inc . is a leading electric vehicle technology company headquartered in north america . brammo designs and develops electric vehicles , including the encite , enertia , empulse and engage motorcycles . brammo is an oem supplier of its innovative brammo digital drivetrain\u2122 systems , including the brammo power\u2122 battery pack and brammo power\u2122 vehicle management system . brammo has vehicle distribution and marketing operations in north america , europe and asia . to learn more , visit urltoken .\nbrammo inc . is a leading electric vehicle technology company headquartered in north america . brammo designs , develops and integrates electric powertrains for le\ntoday\u2019s announcement sees the first application of brammo\u2019s innovative brammo digital drivetrain\u2122 including the brammo power\u2122 battery pack and brammo power\u2122 vehicle management system . brammo\u2019s breakthrough in price / energy density is at the heart of today\u2019s announcement and is unequalled in the electric vehicle industry . the empulse is also the world\u2019s first production electric motorcycle to have a water cooled motor .\nthis is a tour of brammo motorsports , the licensed us manufacturer of the ariel atom . see the brammo facilities , how an ariel atom is made , and meet some of the brammo motorsports team ! woolery productions\nrogue gt ? gone . enter the enertia gt from brammo motorsports ! - autoblog\nclick past the jump to read more about polaris industries\u2019 purchase of brammo inc .\namerican electric motorcycle manufacturer brammo have announced a uk distribution agreement that . . .\ndeliveries are slated to begin 2011 with brammo is now taking pre - orders .\nariel atom 2 level 2 . 9 axles ( brammo ) 2 . 0 gm ecotec\nelectric motorcycle manufacturer brammo has started production in hungary , expanding its business . . .\nbrammo designs and develops electric vehicles , including the enertia , empulse and engage motorcycles .\nthe race bikes will be based on the brammo empulse that brammo announced one year ago . bramscher said the company has received 1 , 000 orders but production was delayed by his decision to incorporate the six - speed transmission brammo developed for its new line of dirt bikes .\nvictory was able to strike first thanks to parent company , polaris , which has had a business relationship with brammo for several years , culminating this past january with polaris acquiring brammo\u2019s electric motorcycle assets . brammo will continue to operate as an electric powertrain company independent of victory .\nabout brammo brammo is a premier specialty vehicle manufacturer developing sustainable performance products for the next generation of transportation . through integration of digital engineering and high impact design , brammo transforms ideas into compelling products . located in ashland , oregon the company was founded in 2002 and is privately held .\nclick past the jump to read more about brammo\u2019s recall of its empulse and empulse r bikes .\njust six months after american firm victory bought electric motorcycle company brammo the firm has . . .\nfor more info on brammo ' s electric street and race bikes check out hell for leather .\nto help ease sticker shock and woo buyers , brammo has arranged consumer financing with sheffield financial .\nbrammo is distributed in the uk via going green ltd ( urltoken ) and darvill distribution ltd .\nelectric motorcycles aren\u2019t new , but brammo is a new name to canada . on july 29th , urltoken attended the reveal of the first rideable model in canada \u2013 the 2014 brammo empulse r .\nbrammo , maker of the enertia plug - in electric motorcycle announced today that best buy is an official sponsor and team partner of brammo\u2019s two - bike team that will compete in the isle of man ttxgp race . the team will be officially known as team brammo enertia best buy racing .\ncraig bramscher , founder and ceo of brammo said \u201dmotorcycle riders have been requesting increased speed and range and i am proud and delighted to reveal these game changing brammo electric motorcycles . our customers expect brammo to design and produce the world\u2019s most exciting ( and affordable ) electric motorcycles and that\u2019s exactly what we have done . \u201d bramscher continued , \u201ctoday\u2019s announcement promises no more range anxiety for brammo customers . \u201d\nfor enhanced agility in the city , the brammo enertia plus also comes with a tighter turning radius .\nbrammo have revealed their new empulse electric motorcycle , which they claim is capable of 100mph . . .\namerican electric bike manufacturer brammo is launching four new models featuring ' a game - changing . . .\nfounder and ceo of brammo , craig bramscher ( twitter : @ brammocraig ) said , \u201cour goal with team brammo enertia best buy racing is to explore future capabilities , technologies and features of the production - based enertia electric motorcycle and the future of the brammo product line . having best buy support for our enertia racing program has really helped brammo elevate the program and it is awesome to have their involvement . \u201d\nbrammo , inc . and s . m . r . e . engineering have entered into a strategic partnership . thereby brammo has acquired an exclusive international license of smre\u2019s patented integrated electric transmission ( iet ) . from now on , brammo has the possibility to offer its electric motorcycles with a 6 speed transmission .\nthe driveshaft shop | ariel atom 2 level 2 . 9 axles ( brammo ) 2 . 0 gm ecotec\nthe brammo / icon spec 32 eboz edition is offered with a price tag of $ 19 , 995 .\nstand by for the brammo empulse . its production was delayed a year so they could fit a transmission .\nbrammo is a u . s . brand that assembles its motorcycles in oregon . sven bernard is the managing director of w . c . distributing , an alberta - based company that is the canadian distributor for brammo .\ngoing forward , the two companies will leverage polaris\u2019 leading position in the global powersports industry to market a variety of electric vehicles utilizing brammo\u2019s award winning lithium - ion electric drivetrain technology , while freeing brammo to continue developing its innovative electric vehicle powertrains . brammo supplies these products , including the brammo power\u2122 battery pack and brammo power\u2122 vehicle management systems , globally to a wide range of oems . as part of this transaction , polaris will utilize the assets acquired to begin manufacturing electric motorcycles in the second half of 2015 at its spirit lake , ia facility .\nif you\u2019re looking for a street legal electric bike , the brammo empulse r with up to 121 city miles of range and rapid acceleration may be just for you . brammo is definitely trying to play up the sexy factor with their electric motorcycle , as shown in this recent brammo commercial . brammo is trying to position the empulse as a legit alternative to traditional motorcycles , asking for no sacrifices from the rider in terms of range or performance .\nthere\u2019s no question that the brammo enertia was built for one purpose : produce grins for newbie and experienced motorcyclists .\nus - based , electric motorcycle manufacturer brammo has announced that they\u2019ll be giving a copy of the . . .\nmeh . still holding out for a brammo empulse , if that ever turns out not to just be vaporware .\nthe brammo empulse r is a unique urban play bike , ideal for commuting but capable of backroad shenanigans too .\n\u201cthe empulse reveals the significant price performance that we can deliver using brammo power\u2122 technology . just like it did with the enertia powercycle , brammo has again raised the bar in terms of electrical drivetrain innovation and time to market . \u201d\nwhen the brammo enertia first launched in 2009 , one of its major drawbacks was that it could only go about 42 miles before requiring a recharge . but brammo\u2019s been working hard to fix that problem , and today\u2019s introduction of the brammo enertia plus doubles the range of the original model , allowing riders to travel 80 miles on a single charge .\nthe brammo empulse electric motorcycle has long been the \u201cother\u201d mainstream electric motorcycle\u2014but its days now appear to be officially numbered .\nbrammo calls its second family of new models \u201cencite , \u201d which consists of the mmx pro and mmx mini motocrossers .\ncompared to prior electric motorcycles , the brammo spoke a design language that could be heard by experienced motorcyclists : it simply looked right . the initial press coverage brought a wave of potential buyers requesting to be added to brammo\u2019s waiting list .\nelectric traction motors lithium - ion traction batteries brammo inc . designs , develops and integrates electric powertrains for leading oem\u2019s .\nphoto : alex tang / brammo . the empulse rr in the pits at the ttxgp at infineon raceway on may 15 .\ngiven the brammo enertia\u2019s key market , we think its limited steering movement spoils what is otherwise a very competent electric motorcycle .\nbrammo inc . , the manufacturer of the brammo enertia powercycle , was formed in 2002 by entrepreneur craig bramscher . brammo is headquartered in ashland , oregon situated between the cascade and siskiyou mountains in the southern part of the state , 12 miles north of the california border . the company name\nbrammo\ndates back to craig bramscher ' s high school football days \u2013 it was the nickname given to craig by his football coach . craig ' s life long passion for beautiful vehicles now blends with his commitment to sustainability as he inspires brammo ' s product offerings to be equal parts exhilaration and eco - consciousness .\nas far as prices are concerned , the brammo enertia plus can be yours for no less than $ 10 , 995 .\npolaris industries has bought the remaining piece of brammo inc . ' s electric motorcycle business . ( minneapolis star - tribune )\npolaris industries bought the electric motorcycle business assets of brammo in january 2015 , and added the empulse to its victory lineup .\nbrammo has recently unveiled the empulse , an electric bike set to go on sale in 2013 . the empulse . . .\nelectric motorcycle manufacturer brammo has signed a deal to provide race - ready rides for the ttxgp electric racing series for the 2013 season . the bike will be a souped - up version of the empulse that brammo says we ' ll see within months .\nashland , oregon \u2013 october 19th , 2010 . brammo , inc . announced today the enertia plus , featuring brammo power\u00ae the latest in lithium - ion battery technology . the enertia plus is available for immediate pre - order and deliveries will commence in 2011 .\nthe motorcycles , built by oregon - based brammo inc . , have emergency lights and accessories , said city spokesman matthew johnson .\nthe 2011 brammo enertia has good road manners at speed , helped in part by very lightweight steering and a good center of gravity .\nin the short term , that also means the withdrawal of the victory empulse tt electric motorcycle ( based on the brammo empusle ) .\nit was only a year ago that we were at the top gear test track , riding the brammo empulse r electric . . .\nthe enertia plus takes the award winning brammo enertia and sets a new level in performance . the latest brammo power\u00ae battery dramatically increases range from 40 to 80 miles . a tighter turning radius makes city riding even more enjoyable . charging is simplified on the plus . while the plus displays an almost identical profile to the original enertia new colors combined with the latest brammo graphics make the plus instantly recognizable .\nsome cracking footage of the brammo boys in action on their eco - friendly racers , filmed at last year ' s inaugural ttxgp .\nthe upcoming technology from brammo promises to be the next leaps forward in electric motorcycles , but the company has thus far been long on promises and short on delivery . brammo\u2019s next 12 months will be telling . until then , the class - leading enertia carries the torch .\npolaris industries inc . today announced it has acquired the electric motorcycle business of brammo inc . in addition , polaris is acting as a leading investor in a recapitalization of brammo that enables the company to focus exclusively on the design , development and integration of electric vehicle powertrains .\nbrammo will provide box - stock empulse motorcycles to the ttxgp through mavizen , the electric motorcycle startup launched by ttxgp founder azhar hussain . mavizen and brammo will develop a\nrace kit\nincluding racing bodywork , unspecified\nrace performance upgrades\nand track - side tech support .\non brammo\u2019s racing front we\u2019re happy to report brammo racer and 2011 ttxgp north american champion steve atlas was in attendance and recovering well from a nasty crash he suffered during practice for the first round of the 2012 ttxgp series held last weekend at infineon raceway in sonoma , calif .\nthe cush drive added to the tt has significantly damped the harsh driveline lash of the brammo , making the victory easier to ride smoothly .\nin celebration of team icon brammo\u2019s ttxgp championship team , we are proud to announce the race - derived , limited edition icon brammo spec 32 for public release . as a technical and design leader in motorcycle apparel , icon motosports has crafted the livery design and participated as title sponsor of the brammo gp racers for the past two seasons . bold in appearance , and ground breaking in their performance , team icon brammo has legitimized and excited the mass market about the future of electric motorcycling . the 2013 brammo empulse r : icon eboz edition is a strictly limited edition of just 32 motorcycles . commemorating rider eric bostrom\u2019s world number and inspired by the former ama champion\u2019s signature replica helmet designed by icon motosports , in portland , or . the icon brammo empulse spec 32 is a shot across the bow for the next generation of elite electric motorcycles .\nowners of brammo atoms as well as those produced by ariel uk and tmi should double - check before adjusting / altering anything on the car based on this manual . there are some\ninteresting\nbits of information in there that shouldn ' t be relied upon . one glaring example is the alignment specs . also , non - brammo cars have a different coolant - the dex - cool used in the brammo cars does\nat the launch party , brammo announced the empulse and empulse r will cost $ 16 , 995 and $ 18 , 995 respectively with financing available from sheffield financial . through this financing , customers will be able to purchase the new empulse and empulse r from brammo dealers as follows :\nit\u2019s worth noting that both johnston and lee will be piloting electric motorcycles that may or may not have been brammo electric bikes in the past . if you\u2019re a little confused about this arrangement , remember that both victory motorcycles and brammo\u2019s electric technology development are owned by polaris industries . it\u2019s no coincidence that upon buying brammo back in march 2015 , polaris immediately gave the keys to the proverbial brammo ev kingdom to victory motorcycles , which is why we\u2019re seeing the motorcycle brand compete in not one but two races in the coming months . have we forgotten project 156 , everybody ?\ncycle world has specs and reviews on the 2012 enertia . this 2012 brammo is made in usa with an msrp of $ 7 , 995 .\nbrammo constructs the top body and sidepanels from carbon fiber . the fairing and tail are honda rs250 pieces , modified to fit the enertia chassis .\nthe brammo power li - ion battery generates 10 . 4 kwh ; a marginal increase over the 10 . 2 kwh of the 2014 empulse r\ntrue to brammo ' s devotion to zero tailpipe - emission transportation , the empulse launch event was carbon - neutral . brammo has worked with urltoken to purchase carbon offsets to mitigate the greenhouse emissions generated by transportation , electricity use , and other resource - intensive activities associated with this event .\nthe empulse is brammo\u2019s take on a naked sportbike , so the ability to slice up a twisty back road was high on the list of objectives . i tracked down some challenging pavement in the hills south of miller and was surprised by how much fun the brammo was to weave through corners .\nthe recall starts today , february 12 , 2015 so if owners believe that their bikes are having problems , they\u2019re free to contact brammo\u2019 customer service .\npolaris industries\u2019 acquisition of \u201ccertain electric motorcycle assets\u201d from brammo made news the previous week , signalling a new opportunity for the former to expand its own lineup of existing models and venture into the the world of ev bikes . the same announcement also included pieces of information on what brammo\u2019s plans are moving forward . today , though , we can say with all certainty that brammo\u2019s future will be dedicated solely on developing world - class electric vehicle drivetrain systems .\nyou remember brammo , right ? the small oregon - based maker of electric sportbikes got bought by polaris this year and absorbed into its victory motorcycles brand . the good news is that the brammo empulse , a bike we once called \u201cthe future of hoonage , \u201d is back under the victory banner .\nvictory says the new empulse tt \u201cshares some dna\u201d with the original brammo , but it\u2019s pretty much the same motorcycle with improved battery life , displays and handling . those are good things . ( victory also recently ran a brammo in the isle of man tt to show off its racing chops . )\njust before selling the motorcycle business to victory , brammo had a \u201cfire sale\u201d and sold its remaining bikes for thousands of dollars off the original price .\nthey invested in brammo electric motorcycles and bought gaupil , a french electric truck maker , as well as global electric motorcars ( gem ) from chrysler .\nthe bike is the 2016 victory empulse tt , and if it looks familiar , that\u2019s because it\u2019s a lightly modified brammo . cosmetics are polished , a new instrument unit is used , paint and bodywork are redone , and battery capacity is boosted 10 percent with new \u201cpouch\u201d cells and more efficient packaging . but beyond that , this is a brammo as it was . it\u2019s even initially being manufactured by brammo in oregon before production is later moved to the midwest .\nmotorcycle - - - -\nit won\u2019t wheelie and doesn\u2019t like doing burnouts , but the brammo enertia will nevertheless produce grins even for experienced motorcyclists .\nbut slow down , and we discovered the extremely limited steering lock on the 2011 brammo enertia impeded last - minute lane changes and low - speed maneuvers .\nthe enertia is consumer electronics that you can ride and brammo\u2019s engineers are able to deliver a better value proposition to customers sooner than a traditional transportation company .\nbest buy is a major investor and the primary retail outlet for brammo ' s enertia production bike . it ' s available at select locations right now .\nfor the moment , there aren\u2019t revealed any official price specifications for the new brammo enertia plus , but we can expect to be priced below $ 5000 .\nbartels , the newest dealership for brammo\u2019s award - winning electric motorcycle in los angeles , is looking forward to competing in the 2013 ttxgp north america championship .\nthe history of the empulse began with brammo . the bike went into production in 2013 after several years of delays , followed by minimal upgrades for 2014 .\n\u2013 the lower body panel now sports a white brammo logo to make identification even easier for those not yet familiar with the world leader in electric motorcycles .\npolaris industries has given new life to a start - up company with the full acquisition of brammo inc . the buyout is great news for the brammo , which has been struggling to gain any traction as an electric bike maker amidst a segment that seems to be growing in competition as the years pass . without the funding it needed to compete against the big boys , brammo found itself in the unenviable position of fending for itself without any financial stability to stand on .\nbrammo likely chose to unveil the empulse in tinsel town in order to impress and create the perception the new e - bike was making a glamorous debut . but it wasn\u2019t lost on me that hollywood is the place where so many legitimately talented acts come , as brammo did , to make the proverbial big time .\nbrammo motorsports atom 2 [ gm ecotec l61 2 . 2l ] { 140hp } \u201806 atom 2 [ gm ecotec lsj 2 . 0l ] { 205hp } \u201806 atom 2 [ gm ecotec lsj 2 . 0l ] { 230hp } supercharged \u201806 atom 2 [ gm ecotec lsj 2 . 0l ] { 245hp } supercharged \u201806 atom 2 [ gm ecotec lsj 2 . 0l ] { 300hp } supercharged \u201806 atom 2 [ honda k20 2 . 0l ] { 245hp } \u201806 atom 2 [ honda k20 2 . 0l ] { 300hp } supercharged \u201806 brammo rogue gt [ falconer v12 ] { 860hp , n / a } experimental super car \u201809 brammo rogue gt [ falconer v12 ] { 1100hp , n / a } experimental hyper car \u201809 brammo rogue gt [ falconer v12 ] { 1300hp , s / c } experimental hyper car \u201810 brammo rogue gt [ falconer v12 ] { 1600hp , turbo } experimental hyper car \u201810 brammo enertia gt ev super car \u201809\nin spite of the continued spin brammo is putting on this development as the best thing ever , my personal opinion is that polaris has had enough of watching the company\u2019s lack of focus , sees an opportunity to cut their losses and pull what they can sell through their channels , and cut brammo and it\u2019s management loose .\nthe oregon based brammo is one of the top manufacturers in the electric motorcycles segment and has recently announced that its electric bikes will be sold in the uk .\nright now , brammo has their ttr race bike from the ttxgp on display at the cascade station best buy in portland . videos and pictures after the jump .\nthe electric motorcycle market is growing at a rapid rate ; who will emerge as the top player ? it\u2019s still anybody\u2019s game , and the crop of excellent products from both brammo and zero is making it more than interesting . for now , enjoy this awesome video of the brammo empulse rr silently tearing up the track .\nwhat would you build if you had the battery capacity of 1 , 706 apple iphones ? if you work for brammo , the answer is an empulse r .\nashland , ore . and singapore , sept 15 , 2010 / prnewswire via comtex / - - brammo , inc . a global leader in the electric motorcycle business and flextronics ( nasdaq : flex ) , a leading global electronics manufacturing services ( ems ) provider today announced that brammo has selected flextronics as its global manufacturing partner for the production of plug - in electric motorcycles and components . this strategic partnership enables brammo to rapidly scale its manufacturing production in order to meet gr . . .\nminneapolis\u2013 ( business wire ) \u2013polaris industries inc . ( nyse : pii ) today announced it has acquired the electric motorcycle business of brammo inc . in addition , polaris is acting as a leading investor in a recapitalization of brammo that enables the company to focus exclusively on the design , development and integration of electric vehicle powertrains .\nashland , oregon \u2013 july 15th , 2010 . brammo , inc . announced today it will begin production of an electric sportbike , calling it the \u201cempulse . \u201d brammo demonstrated a pre - production prototype today and all three production models of the empulse will be capable of sustaining 100 mph . the three models will have different battery capacities , all utilizing an innovative proprietary array , the brammo power\u2122 battery and vehicle management system . the empulse is available for immediate order and deliveries will commence in 2011 .\nbrammo announces the - 2011 enertia plus - an electric motorcycle which can travel up to 80 miles ( 128 kilometers ) on a single charge and costs $ 8995 .\nwell this was fun . late last year i became the first person outside brammo to ride their factory race bike . was it fast ? well , with 173 hp at the wheel and 166 lb . - ft . at the crank , what do you think ? read all about it in this 2014 brammo empulse rr review .\nthe 2012 zero s / ds have optional passenger pegs . the brammo empulse due out this year will supposedly have passenger pegs , though they too may be optional .\nbrammo has indicated their packs will be the densest packs available when they ship ( enertia + in july ) \u2013 possibly 190 - 200 wh / kg cells . urltoken\nbrammo\u2019s range - topper is equipped with off - the - shelf marzocchi forks , a sachs rear shock , and brembo brakes . it ' s also the only current electric bike with a six - speed transmission included , brammo say , not just to appeal to traditional motorcyclists but to eke out maximum performance from the compact 40kw motor .\nttxgp and brammo added that riders racing the empulse ttx in the ttxgp 2013 series will be eligible for cash prizes in each race in addition to performance - based scoring that will count towards and culminate in the award of the prestigious brammo cup . the ttxgp world championship remains committed to an open platform and not a single - make series .\nemo\u2026 if you are such a subject matter expert on all things \u201cbattery\u201d\u2026 . then please tell uss how come no one wants a volt or a brammo e - bike ?\n- most oems don\u2019t offer test rides , but brammo does , at least at some dealers\u2013the bike in the story was a demo unit from scuderia west in san francisco .\nmotousa has a long history with brammo , which is located 20 miles south of our own headquarters in medford , oregon . we were one of the first to sample the\nthe all - electric powertrain came straight from the enertia ' s existing supply chain , using beefed - up (\novervolved\nin brammo - speak ) versions of the same electric motor , digital controller and battery - management system . the battery pack , comprising eight lithium - cobalt batteries , was built by brammo specifically for the racing application .\nall in all , brammo indicated that a total of 149 units are affected by the issue and owners of these bikes are being encouraged to bring their bikes to brammo dealers . these bikes will be tested and if it\u2019s discovered that they\u2019re experiencing the problem , engineers will install a new transmission breather baffle kit at no cost to the bike owners .\nbrammo claims the empulse r has a range of about 200 km in stop - and - go city driving , and about 80 km of highway driving . that\u2019s pretty impressive and ought to appeal to commuters . because of this good range in city use , bernard says brammo e - bikes are already in service by some police departments in california .\nin 2012 icon came aboard as the title sponsor for the brammo ttxgp campaign and the rest was history . emblazoned in our \u201cstack\u201d livery , and wearing our latest icon airmada helmet , not only did we win races , but we won over many critics in the process . atop the brammo empulse rr , steve atlas won the international ttxgp championship , and helped solidify the reputation of brammo and icon as companies on the leading edge of motorcycle innovation . 2013 is not just an evolution of this partnership , but a revolution .\nwe like brammo\u2019s ambitious plans , but zero seems better focused on getting its improved product in the hands of consumers a lot sooner than any other electric motorcycle maker to date .\nbrammo announces the empulse - a trio of electric motorcycles exceeding 100mph , a model that can travel up to 100 miles on a single charge with prices starting at $ 9995 .\nnow that polaris has essentially absorbed a significant part of brammo\u2019s business framework , the two companies can proceed with developing new electric bikes that will fall under the polaris brand name .\nbrammo is one of the most popular electric motorcycle manufacturers . the company earned a favorable reputation in the world of electric two wheelers as its products are reliable and well built .\nafter gaining popularity by racing the enertia ttr sportbike at this year\u2019s isle of man tt motorcycle race , brammo announces that their bikes are now available at select best buy stores .\nbut without significant changes for 2016 , the 2016 victory empulse remained fundamentally the same bike as the original 2013 brammo empulse\u2014but with a higher price of nearly $ 20 , 000 .\nthe federal rebates for electric motorcycles ended on dec 31 2011 . brammo and others are pushing for their reinstatement , but currently only state rebates are available for e - motorcycles .\nthe team brammo enertia best buy racing machines . no . 11 will be ridden by roy richardson and no . 26 by mark buckley during the isle of man ttxgp race .\nit was important to brammo to create a great motorcycle and we paid attention to customer feedback to create just that ,\nsaid craig bramsher , ceo and president of brammo .\nfrom concept to production the empulse product has evolved quite a bit . we are bringing you a different motorcycle that promises to be more than what our riders expected .\nresearch conducted by brammo with both customers and dealers has driven the development of the empulse and empulse r . as a result , these motorcycles now come with a water - cooled ac motor and fully integrated iet\u2122 six speed transmission , seating for two , regenerative braking and on board j1772 level 2 charging capability . to ensure the highest quality performance and design , brammo works with internationally renowned manufacturers for superior components of their motorcycles . this close attention to the supply chain ensures the durability , reliability and ultimately future resale value of brammo products .\ncensus records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your brammo ancestors , such as occupation . occupation can tell you about your ancestor ' s social and economic status .\nbrammo\u2019s motorcycles will be sold though the goingreen website which is dedicated to green vehicles . brammo\u2019s lineup available for the uk market will include the enertia plus , the empulse and the empulse r models . for the moment , we don\u2019t have any official details about the prices , but we don\u2019t expect to be a big difference between the us and uk price tags .\nthe first two models that will receive the new transmission are the brammo engage and encite . the engage mx dirt bike has an anticipated price of $ 9 , 995 . 00 .\n\u2013the distinctive empulse battery brackets that secure the brammo power 15 / 90 battery packs are now redesigned and nickel plated , adding a distinctive and technical look to the bike\u2019s familiar profile .\nif it looks like a brammo empulse r to you , that\u2019s because it mostly is . victory made a few updates and provided new graphics with sparkling gold metalflake in the paint .\nfans and media can follow brammo on urltoken , or on twitter at @ brammosays . additional pictures of the enertia race bikes and fresh video can also be found at the website .\nthe relationship between icon and brammo began during one of our previous photo - shoots . around the same time , the ttxgp electric bike series was taking off , icon was looking for a way to get involved in motorsport in an engaging , unique way , and brammo was looking for a partner unafraid of electric bike skepticism . a collaboration was the natural next step .\nwired - - - -\nbrammo\u2019s built a super - duper version of its enertia electric motorcycle that\u2019s good for 80 miles and comes with some options that make it more practical .\nthat was the announcement made by brammo founder and ceo craig bramscher . according to bramscher , the polaris acquisition wasn\u2019t made so that brammo itself would fall in line with the former\u2019s other bike brands , namely victory and indian . instead , the acquisition fell more in line with the two company\u2019s plans to work side - by - side to develop class - leading electric motorcycles .\nbrammo had been building electric bikes in small quantities since 2010 , when it announced the empulse r . but the american - built bike didn ' t arrive in the uk until 2014 .\nset for delivery in 2011 , the enertia plus comes with a 6 . 0 kwh brammo power lithium ion battery pack , and a manufacturer\u2019s suggested retail price of $ 8 , 995 .\nthe empulse tt is effectively a rebadged brammo empulse r . the naked electric sportbike features a twin - spar aluminum frame , fully adjustable suspension with an inverted fork and a single rear shock , dual - disk brakes at the front and lightweight cast aluminum rims all around . a notable difference from the brammo model is the change from 180 to a 160 - section rear tire .\n\u201cbest buy racing is thrilled to be part of such an innovative racing endeavor , \u201d said paul zindrick , senior manager of event marketing at best buy . \u201cour involvement with brammo and the ttxgp event is a natural extension of our best buy racing initiatives and we will apply our full technical and promotional resources to integrate the brammo enertia into best buy racing around the world . \u201d\nstarting at $ 7 , 995 before federal and state incentives , the 2011 brammo enertia is squarely aimed at commuters looking to ditch their cars and commute to work on something smaller and quicker .\nbrammo has designed and developed numerous electric vehicles , including the award - winning enertia and empulse motorcycles . testifying to its capabilities and technology , brammo motorcycles have won a number of awards including : 2013 playboy \u201cmotorcycle of year\u201d and \u201cbest electric\u201d ( empulse r ) , 2012 gq \u201cbest stuff of the year\u201d ( empulse ) , 2011 popular science \u201cbest of what\u2019s new\u201d ( empulse ) , 2011 urltoken \u201cbest of 2011\u201d and a 2010 silver edison award . in addition , brammo\u2019s motorcycles have won numerous racing championships including the 2013 fim err north american world cup champion and 2012 ttxgp world championship .\nbrammo has designed and developed numerous electric vehicles , including the award - winning enertia and empulse motorcycles . testifying to its capabilities and technology , brammo motorcycles have won a number of awards including : 2013 playboy \u201cmotorcycle of year\u201d and \u201cbest electric\u201d ( empulse r ) , 2012 gq \u201cbest stuff of the year\u201d ( empulse ) , 2011 popular science \u201cbest of what\u2019s new\u201d ( empulse ) , 2011 urltoken \u201cbest of 2011\u201d and a 2010 silver edison award . in addition , brammo\u2019s motorcycles have won numerous racing championships including the 2013 fim err north american world cup champion and 2012 ttxgp world championship .\ncolby lutz , a southern oregon university sophomore and part time brammo technician , checks out the company ' s electric - powered motorcycle . brammo , which now is selling its products online , hopes to produce 5 , 000 motorcycles in the next 12 months , the company ' s marketing a communications director said . \u201corders are coming in , \u201d john farris said . - mail tribune file photo\nif the empulse tt looks familiar , there ' s a good reason : it ' s a refreshed and rebadged version of the brammo empulse . victory bought brammo ' s motorcycle business earlier this year , taking its electric vehicle tech over to the famed ( and notoriously deadly ) isle of man tt for a proper shakedown \u2014 now , it ' s heading back to the retail market .\nwhen brammo first announced the empulse in july 2010 it initially had three models in the chute : the empulse 6 . 0 , with a 6 . 0 - kilowatt - hour ( kwh ) lithium - ion battery , the empulse 8 . 0 with 8 . 0 - kwh battery , and the empulse 10 . 0 with a 10 - kwh battery . however , brammo dropped the smaller - capacity battery models . consumer feedback revealed to brammo that riders wanted most the range and speed the 10 kilowatt - hour battery provides . it was also consumer feedback that led to the transmission .\nas one of the biggest players in the electric motorcycle world , there\u2019s a lot of pressure on brammo to produce world - class vehicles . well so far they are holding up just fine , and their latest offering has the potential to reshape the vision most of us have of electric vehicles . watch as ttxgp champion steve atlas laps the oregon park raceway on the brammo empulse rr electric superbike .\n2013 sees a revision in the icon brammo racer lineup . two - time champion steve atlas is returning to defend his title , and the icon brammo team also has signed internationally acclaimed rider eric bostrom . both riders have a raft of racing experience , and eric bostrom in particular has raced everything from harley \u2019s , ducati \u2019s , and kawasaki \u2019s . with the riders set , we began working on the bikes , gear , and livery for the upcoming season . the brammo bikes have received a slight facelift from last season - sporting revised fairings as well as increase power and battery capacity .\npolaris industries , inc . purchases brammo , inc . from draper fisher jurvetson management llc , chrysalix energy management , inc . , best buy capital , terracap ventures , inc . , northport investments llc\nat last a 2013 production model , the empulse has been a long time coming . first revealed in july 2010 , it snared headlines with its claims of 100 mph top speed and 100 mile range . brammo has since retooled the production empulse with components developed by its ttxgp title - winning race program . a more potent liquid - cooled motor is mated to brammo\u2019s latest proprietary lithium - ion batteries , which store 9 kwh power . the empulse also features a novel ( for an ev ride ) six - speed transmission . the result is road - worthy performance that obliterates brammo\u2019s previous offerings .\nin 2011 , polaris industries was in a buying mood . they invested in the electric motorcycle company brammo and purchased the rights to market and manufacture indian motorcycles . indian motorcycles relocated production from north carolina to the same spirit lake iowa factory that produces victory motorcycles in 2015 . the enertia electric bike ( purchased from brammo ) was also slated to begin production at spirit lake by the end of 2016 .\nbrammo\u2019s plans to expand on new markets is a brilliant idea as apart from the fact that it will boost its sales the strategy will also help it gain an even better reputation among electric motorcycle lovers .\nof course , you can\u2019t buy one of these . the empulse rr is a two - off prototype developed specifically for electric motorcycle racing and shares virtually nothing with its showroom counterpart , the brammo empulse .\nle container : brammo - ttxgp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . lu\nthat figure would make brammo the eighth largest bike manufacturer in the world . products like the empulse that tick both the head and heart boxes should be more than capable of creating that level of demand .\ni have owned a brammo enertia for almost 2 years now . it\u2019s shortcomings as an electric motorcycle are overcome with the best customer service i have ever had . i cannot wait for the empulse model !\nthe big technology breakthrough here is the price - to - energy density ratio of the battery packs . while brammo doesn ' t plan to say much about the proprietary technology before the empulse goes on sale early next year , expect some sort of lithium polymer chemistry . to put that ratio into perspective , brammo ' s biggest competitor , zero motorycles , offers bikes with a 4kwh capacity for $ 9 , 995 .\ncensus records can give you a fascinating window into the day - to - day lives of your brammo ancestors - like hours worked per week , level of education , veteran status , employers , and more .\nbrammo didn ' t set out to reinvent the motorcycle . in fact , company ceo craig bramscher didn ' t set out to make motorcycles at all . after amassing a small fortune selling ecommerce solutions , bramscher decided to build the ultimate american supercar . the brammo rogue gt debuted just in time for last year ' s oil / economic crisis - dreadful timing for an 850 - horsepower , 3 - mpg v12 .\n3d systems pioneered the use of additive manufacturing solutions for transportation and now , through it ? s comprehensive 3dproparts\u2122 network , 3d systems offers companies like brammo , inc . complete suite of design to manufacturing solutions .\non october 13 , brian wismann , the director of product development at brammo inc . and dave schiff of crispin porter bugosky have started a road trip from ann arbor , mi to washington , dc . their goal for the ten - day journey is to raise awareness of electric bikes with brammo\u2019s enertia model , which has a 42 - mile range and needs four hours to fully charge its six lithium ion batteries .\n\u2013 the 2014 empulse has changed to a tapered aluminum handlebar with oversized clamp diameter . these bars give a better overall riding position and are manufactured by accossato in italy specifically for the 2014 brammo empulse r .\nthe promise of this new electric motorcycle is clear and simple : a top speed over 100 mph and a range in excess of 100 miles . the brammo empulse delivers these numbers and much , much more .\nthe empulse r falls behind that benchmarked triumph in one important metric : price . where brammo ' s bike will retail for about $ 19 , 000 when it goes on sale in the next couple months , that triumph is just $ 8 , 900 . that ' s a price differential that should decrease in coming years ; brammo has benchmarked triumph in another important metric : production volume . the british manufacturer made 48 , 000 motorcycles last year at plants in both england and indonesia . brammo intends to use the $ 45 million series c funding it just secured to scale its volume to 50 , 000 bikes a year .\nif you are looking for a more comfortable seat , brammo offers the deluxe suede seat . it comes fully assembled and can be put on in just minutes , letting you ride in both style and comfort .\nading oem\u2019s . powertrain capabilities include brammo power\u2122 battery modules , battery management systems , vehicle control units , display systems , charging systems , drive controllers and software , electric traction motors , transmissions and ev telematics .\nazhar hussain , the ceo of ttxgp , was thrilled at the alliance with brammo , saying , \u201cwhen brammo were a part of the inaugural ttxgp on the isle of man in 2009 , we all developed a deep respect for their commitment to zero - carbon motorsport . it\u2019s going to be a grand alliance \u2013 something that , in retrospect , will see us crossing another milestone in the history of electric vehicle racing . \u201d\nuse census records and voter lists to see where families with the brammo surname lived . within census records , you can often find information like name of household members , ages , birthplaces , residences , and occupations .\nthe empulse is something of known quantity in terms of brammo\u2019s claims about the bike\u2019s performance , its look , and final specs released just weeks ago . the news at the unveiling event was pricing and production plans .\nthe added range does come with a price tag\u2013the new bike is $ 1 , 000 more expensive . brammo loyalists , who purchased the original brammo , are eligible for a $ 2 , 500 factory rebate when they purchase the new $ 8 , 995 plus . but they will not be able to trade in the original model . like the original though , the enertia plus , is eligible for a 10 % federal tax credit .\nhussain stressed that the ttxgp will not be a spec series where everyone must ride a brammo . the partnership is meant to make it easier to go racing , not push other manufacturers or diy racers off the track .\nthis bike is poised to become a popular ride , thanks to some of the best features you\u2019ll find on the market , particularly a promise from brammo that the enertia comes with a quiet sound and zero - emissions .\nmeet the new icon spec 32 eboz edition - a special model that was created to mark the company\u2019s entrance in the 2013 ttxgp series . this special edition also celebrates the inclusion of eric bostrom on team icon brammo .\nat $ 8 , 000 the brammo makes a much stronger argument for electric motorcycles . of course , both share the traditional shortcoming of motorcycles marketed as \u201ccommuter bikes\u201d . where is the commuter supposed to put his laptop ?\nhimmelmann was a shade slower than both of brammo ' s bikes , and he came knowing his bike was slower than brammo ' s but was defending his title as the reigning ttxgp world champion and the 2012 ttxgp european champion . he had lap times from 2 : 18 . 811 in the first lap , to 2 : 06 . 147 in the last . this was good enough to win 2nd place beating bostrom by nearly 10 seconds .\nthis entry was posted on july 29 , 2009 , 7 : 40 am and is filed under brammo . you can follow any responses to this entry through rss 2 . 0 . both comments and pings are currently closed .\nlesson learned , but the experience highlighted the single biggest issue with ebikes : range . while the brammo nearly achieves parity with bikes like the kawasaki ninja 650 and suzuki sfv650 in terms of performance , it can\u2019t travel nearly as far on a \u201ctankful\u201d and can\u2019t be filled up in a few minutes at a gas station . in terms of pure energy , the brammo\u2019s 9 . 3 kwh battery pack is no match for a few gallons of fuel .\nsteve atlas for team icon brammo has won the 2012 ttxgp world championship race at daytona , besting defending champion from europe , matthias himmelmann of muench racing , while hitting the fastest speeds recorded for electric motorcycles in race conditions .\nbrammofan , i ' m sure craig , brian & co . know what they are getting into . but the press release ( and subsequent media coverage ) give the impression that it will be a slam dunk for brammo . the reality is that they are giving the responsibility for building brammo ' s to a 3rd party that has never done this type of work before . . it is a monumental task to validate processes not under your supervision , not to mention the cultural and communications issues to deal with . i happen to work for a manufacturer that does exactly the opposite for one reason - quality . kudos to brammo for being agressive and i hope it works for them .\nfor further information : for further information : adrian g stewart of brammo , inc . , + 1 - 541 - 482 - 9555 , ext . 310 , astewart @ urltoken web site : http : / / www . urltoken\n\u201cwe are proud to sponsor the new\nempulse rr\nrace bike and recognize brammo ' s leadership in the design of functional , sustainable electric vehicles , \u201d said cathy lewis , vice president of global marketing for 3d systems ."]}
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", "topic": 16}], "title": "hunting plc", "paragraphs": ["1989 the hunting family merges its three publicly listed holdings into a single publicly listed entity , hunting plc .\n* the bar in red indicates where hunting plc ' s current ratio falls into .\nhunting plc combines three us entities as hunting energy services lp ,\npetroleum finance week , february 11 , 2002 .\nthe last ic recommendation on hunting plc shares was buy at 627 . 00 on 01 mar 2018\nhunting plc reported annual 2017 earnings of 0 . 0552 per share on mar 01 , 2018 .\nhunting plc ' s current ratio for the quarter that ended in dec . 2017 is calculated as\nhunting plc ,\noil and gas journal , march 4 , 2002 , p . 91 .\nhunting plc ( otcpk : hntif ) current ratio : 3 . 68 ( as of dec . 2017 )\nnew directional drilling tools jointly developed by drilling tools , hunting specialty and hunting titan businesses .\nhunting plc ( lse : htg ) the international energy services group today announces its full year results for the year ended 31 december 2015 .\nbaker hughes uk ltd . ; kvaerner e and c plc ; canadian superior energy inc . ; m . w . kellogg ltd . ; paladin resources plc ; expro international group plc ; saipem ( uk ) ltd . ; halcrow group ltd . ; slp engineering .\nhunting plc had revenues for the full year 2017 of 524 . 83m . this was 41 . 23 % above the prior year ' s results .\nsoft cover . condition : good . paperback published london 1991 by hunting plc . front cover creased on corner . good condition . isbn 0 9517294 0 3 .\nas of jul 06 , 2018 , the consensus forecast amongst 14 polled investment analysts covering hunting plc advises investors to hold their position in the company . this has been the consensus forecast since the sentiment of investment analysts deteriorated on may 22 , 2018 . the previous consensus forecast advised that hunting plc would outperform the market .\nduring the past 13 years , hunting plc ' s highest current ratio was 3 . 68 . the lowest was 1 . 11 . and the median was 1 . 61 .\nhunting added a new service component in the 1960s when it began providing drilling equipment and support services to the north sea offshore oil industry . that operation was launched as a joint venture , hunting barnard oilfield services , in 1967 , controlled at 60 percent by hunting . this business , which later came under full ownership by hunting , became a significant part of hunting ' s operations into the 2000s .\nhunting plc is an international energy services provider to upstream oil and gas companies . the company ' s segments include well construction , well completion , well intervention , and exploration and production . the well constr\n42 . hunting brae ltd ' s management contract expired on 31 march 2000 and accordingly its shares in awe plc reverted to mod at that time . mod transferred the shares to the new management contractor and thus awe plc became a wholly - owned subsidiary of aweml as from 1 april 2000 , apart from the special share .\non monday , hunting plc ( htg : lse ) closed at 765 . 00 , - 18 . 14 % below its 52 - week high of 934 . 50 , set on may 21 , 2018 .\n1952 the company launches hunting geophysics ltd . , pioneering the aerial geophysical prospecting market .\nhunting buys two canadian firms ,\ndaily deal , december 6 , 2001 .\npetroleum retailing , lubricants and specialised products were added to the portfolio and increasingly outside capital was brought into the business to fund expansion during the sixties and seventies . the hitherto privately owned hunting interests went public in three separate , though interrelated quoted companies . the situation was simplified in 1989 under clive hunting when all three were merged into the present hunting plc . his nephew richard hunting subsequently succeeded to the chair , taking up the reins as the company entered this new era .\nhunting plc has a current ratio of 3 . 68 . it indicates the company may not be efficiently using its current assets or its short - term financing facilities . this may also indicate problems in working capital management .\nhunting plc reported semi annual 2017 revenues of 293 . 31m . this bettered the 276 . 80m consensus of the 3 analysts covering the company . this was 58 . 20 % above the prior year ' s period results .\nnew hunting titan / drilling tools shared distribution and service centre opened in odessa , us .\n41 . awe is a ' government - owned contractor - operated ' ( goco ) organisation , with mod owning the sites and facilities but operations being performed by a contractor . hunting - brae ltd has been the contractor for the last seven years and has used the employees of awe plc to manage and operate the site on a day to day basis . awe plc is a company created by mod ; it employs most of the workforce on the awe sites and is the repository of awe ' s scientific and production expertise . for the purposes of the goco arrangement awe plc became a subsidiary of hunting brae , the latter holding all the shares in awe plc with the exception of one special share retained by the secretary of state for defence .\nby the end of the 1950s , hunting also had begun to look beyond its core businesses for growth . in 1957 , for example , the company decided to extend its engineering expertise into the growing field of heating and ventilation , forming a new subsidiary hunting mhoglas . by the early 1960s , the company had expanded into plastics manufacturing as well , and in 1962 the company created a new subsidiary , hunting light industries , to contain its various diversified engineering and plastics businesses . other operations grouped under hunting light industries included the field aircraft services group , including its african subsidiaries . the hunting group itself was by then controlled by pat hunting , son of percy hunting .\n1962 after further diversification , such as in plastics manufacturing , the company launches hunting light industries .\n59 . the department of trade and industry has confirmed that it is content with the indemnity provisions made for awe plc by the ministry of defence .\naero sekur s . p . a . ( italy ) ; canwest propane ltd . ( canada ) ; e . a . gibson shipbrokers limited ( england & hong kong ) ; gibson crude oil purchasing co . ltd . ( canada ) ; gibson energy ltd . ( canada ) ; hunting airtrust tubulars pte limited ( china and singapore ; 50 % ) ; hunting energy france s . a . ; hunting energy services ( international ) ltd . ; hunting energy services holdings inc . ( united states ) ; hunting oilfield services ( international ) pte ltd . ( singapore ) ; hunting oilfield services ( uk ) ltd . ; hunting performance inc . ( united states ) ; hunting pipeline services llc ( united states ) ; hunting specialised products limited ; interpec sas ( france ) ; larco sas ( france ) ; moose jaw asphalt inc . ( canada ) ; roforge sas ( france ) ; tenkay resources inc . ( united states ) .\non mar 01 , 2018 , hunting plc reported semi annual 2017 earnings of 0 . 1133 per share . this result exceeded the 0 . 09 consensus of the 3 analysts covering the company and outperformed last year ' s results for the same period by 0 . 2519 .\nhunting , which was founded by veterinary surgeon charles hunting in 1874 , began life as a bulk shipping group . this year its shares have been as low as 90 . 5p , before recovering with the oil price . last week , hunting revealed that operating profits from its oil services division rose from \u00a31 . 9m to \u00a313 . 7m .\nthe changed landscape comes as a relief for service providers after a slump in crude prices that forced producers to cut spending and defer or cancel contracts .\nwe do feel like we are coming out of that ( oil and gas ) down cycle ,\nwood chief financial officer david kemp said . aberdeen - based wood plc ' s market comments echo those of smaller rivals petrofac ltd ( pfc . l ) and hunting plc ( htg . l ) .\nit was clear that awe plc would be the company with day to day control of the sites and activities upon them , and whose staff would manage the operation of the plant . consequently awe plc , as the user of the sites , was the appropriate body to hold the nuclear site licences in accordance with section 1 of the ni act ;\n43 . under the revised goco arrangement operating from 1 april 2000 aweml is contracted to deliver results but compelled to sub - contract manufacture etc . to awe plc , which operates the sites . aweml is responsible for the supply of some management expertise through the recruitment of personnel who are formally directors of awe plc and thus part of the licensed corporate body .\nthe 14 analysts offering 12 month price targets for hunting plc have a median target of 855 . 00 , with a high estimate of 950 . 00 and a low estimate of 591 . 00 . the median estimate represents a 16 . 64 % increase from the last price of 733 . 00 .\n* * oil support services co hunting up 4 pct at the top of the ftse 250 * * co says ebitda is likely to be nearer the upper end of market expectations , given the strong performance of hunting titan during . . .\nthe current ratio is a liquidity ratio that measures a company ' s ability to pay short - term obligations . it is calculated as a company ' s total current assets divides by its total current liabilities . hunting plc ' s current ratio for the quarter that ended in dec . 2017 was 3 . 68 .\n53 . awe plc does bear the day to day running costs of awe but these are recovered by awe ml , which owns the shares of awe plc ( except for the golden share retained by mod ) , by invoicing customers against contracts placed with them . mod is virtually the sole customer , although there is a small amount of work carried out on a commercial basis .\nhunting , the oil services and defence group , has rebuffed a takeover approach from duke street capital , a private equity firm .\nthis was duke street ' s second attempt to hold takeover talks with hunting . in the spring , it spoke to mr hunting and the non - 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nia65 risks : awe management limited and awe plc are indemnified against nuclear risks beyond the \u00a3140m for which insurance is required under the provisions of nia65 , embracing claims arising as a result of damage to property , or in respect of death or personal injury to a third party .\nhunting increasingly sought outside capital to fuel its expansion , giving rise to a fairly complex organization - - by the end of the 1960s , the hunting family ' s interests were represented by three publicly listed companies , each of which also maintained significant shareholdings in the others . during the 1960s , the company also began retailing petroleum products , especially in canada , where it became one of the market leaders . this was especially true in the retail distribution of propane gas ; by the end of the century , hunting claimed the number two spot in the canadian market for this segment .\n44 . from 1 . 4 . 2000 the chief executive of awe plc is required to attend the board meetings of aweml and can thus contribute to any discussion that might directly or indirectly affect safety . additionally there is an independent director to the aweml board with specific responsibility for monitoring safety performance .\nthe approach was made by edmund truell , duke street ' s chief executive , on thursday last week after hunting reported its half - year results , where pre - tax profits rose 7pc to \u00a313 . 3m . mr truell called richard hunting , the executive chairman whose family controls 28pc of the shares , and indicated he was prepared to make an offer at a reasonable premium to the then share price .\nnuclear installations act ( nia65 ) risks : awe plc is indemnified against any claims arising out of , or in conjunction with its use of the establishment and transport of nuclear matter to and from the establishment for which insurance of up to \u00a3140m , exclusive of interest and costs , is required under nia65 .\nhunting plc is an international energy services provider to the world ' s leading upstream oil and gas companies . established in 1874 , it is a premium listed public company traded on the london stock exchange . the company maintains a corporate office in houston and is headquartered in london . as well as the united kingdom , the company has principal operations in canada , china , indonesia , kenya , mexico , netherlands , norway , singapore , saudi arabia , south africa , thailand , united arab emirates and the united states of america .\n* * energy services provider hunting ' s shares down 6 . 4 pct ; bottom of ftse 250 * * morgan stanley downgrades to\nunderweight\nfrom\noverweight\nin a note entitled\nus bottlenecks . . .\nin the electronics arena hunting provides power supplies , printed circuit board\u2019s ( pcb ) primarily for the measurement while drilling / logging while drilling ( mwd / lwd ) sector as well as switch gear and instrumentation for managing perforating operations .\nhunting\u2019s well intervention activities support the range of operations undertaken in the maintenance of an active well to include pressure control equipment , slickline and wireline , mechanical plant , thru - tubing technologies and well testing equipment that supports ongoing production .\nhunting ' s exposure to the defense and aviation industries left the company vulnerable in the early 1990s . the collapse of the soviet empire and the end of the cold war caused a dropoff in defense spending around the world . the outbreak of war in the persian gulf also led to a downturn in the aviation industry . pressure on these operations continued throughout the decade , and by the late 1990s hunting had decided to abandon the aviation business , selling off its aviation holdings by 1999 .\nmuch later the hunting name in aviation became synonymous with a range of military and civil aircraft including the jet provost and in its nascent days the aircraft that would become one of britain ' s best export sellers , the bac 1 - 11 .\na round - up of notable broker activity this morning from europe ' s top - ranked * analysts : * * macquarie downgrades hunting to\nneutral\ndue to headwinds in the u . s . market and 2018 upgrades integrated . . .\n60 . the environment agency act 1995 ( ea act ) 7 introduced a statutory obligation on hse to consult the appropriate environment agency ( ea ) before granting or revoking a licence . hse consulted the ea in relation to the licence applications for aldermaston and burghfield under the terms of the ea act . the ea raised no objection to the granting of the new licences and the revocation of those being superseded . the ea also indicated its intention to issue to awe plc new authorisations under the radioactive substances act 1993 for the disposal of radioactive wastes from aldermaston and burghfield and to revoke the authorisations formerly held by hunting - brae ltd .\n* * oilfield services company hunting + 3 . 6 pct - second top gainer on ftse midcap index * * posts 82 pct fall in h1 loss on higher demand for equipment and services as u . s . shale companies drilled more wells . . .\nthe first world war decimated the hunting fleet and when charles ' two sons percy and lindsay got to grips with the business in the early twenties it was a desolate landscape that greeted the brothers . determined once again to rebuild the fleet , percy as\ngoverning partner\nalso diversified the business by taking the company into aircraft servicing and manufacturing , and some years later an airline business , hunting clan . during the 1930\u2019s , the brothers also backed an e & p venture , prospecting for oil in the texas .\n2001 hunting exits the defense market and completes the disposal of its diversified operations to become a focused energy services group ; the company acquires thread tech energy systems , and columbia fuels , both in canada , as part of an acquisition drive to boost energy services operations .\n56 . the mod provided an assurance that as regards the funding level for decommissioning and waste management , the management contractor is committed to meeting all identified decommissioning and waste management requirements known at the point of bidding . to the extent that regulatory requirements imposed on awe plc increase the commitment associated with decommissioning and waste management beyond that contemplated in the contract , the associated additional costs would fall to mod .\nin 2001 , hunting acquired two canadian oil services companies , thread tech energy systems and columbia fuels . the former provided oilfield tubulars and connections , while the latter focused on propane equipment supply and services , in large part on vancouver island . other acquisitions followed , including 2002 ' s purchase of roforge , in france , which manufactured steel valves for the global energy , refining , and petrochemical industries . in 2005 , the company added operations in aberdeen , houston , and singapore through its purchase of cromar ltd . the addition of cromar expanded hunting ' s energy services profile , adding new areas such as a wireline pressure control , perforating tools , and other specialized equipment . hunting continued to build on its heritage as one of the world ' s oldest and leading providers of services to the international energy industry .\n47 . in view of the proposal that awe plc should be the licensee but with management and financial expertise provided by directors recruited by aweml , nii paid particular attention to the integrity of the licence applicant as a corporate body . subsequently , the arrangements for implementation of the prospectus and the commitment to it of the management and the workforce were reviewed through inspections undertaken by nii inspectors , with the following outcomes :\nlast week it said it was\ncontinuing our negotiations with a number of interested parties\n. last night mr truell said :\nwe made a serious approach that we still hope the board will consider . it ' s not our intention to make a hostile bid for hunting .\nhunting ' s reorganization continued into the first half of the 2000s , which saw the company exit most of its defense operations in 2001 and the disposal of most of its other diversified businesses , such as operations in automobile parts manufacturing . in this way , the company transformed itself from a diversified\nmini - conglomerate\ninto a company dedicated to the energy services market . as such , the company launched a series of acquisitions into the mid - 2000s . in 1998 , for example , the company acquired landell industries , which expanded hunting ' s position in the gulf of mexico market .\nchange is our travelling companion ; we have demonstrated endless resilience and willingness to embrace new industrial and societal contexts . entrepreneurial spirit has been ever present during our history , from the founding by charles samuel hunting right through to today , where we are continually driving new possibilities for oil and gas extraction .\noilfield services company wood plc said it was not yet able to demand higher prices for its products despite an oil market rally that has been helping energy companies . the changed landscape comes as a relief for service providers after a slump in crude prices that forced producers to cut spending and defer or cancel contracts .\nwe do feel like we are coming out of that ( oil and gas ) down cycle ,\nwood chief financial officer david kemp said .\nhe was a dynamic and directed man , characterised by his clear vision on what would power world trade . leading by example he took a timely risk by ordering one of the first ever oil tankers . a subsequent building programme was to see one of the largest independent tanker fleets in the world flying the hunting flag .\n54 . mod has obtained joint and several unlimited guarantees from the parent companies of awe ml which underwrite all the liabilities of awe ml , including all those relating to awe plc . these parent companies are major defence contractors and are subject to mod ' s normal scrutiny on financial health . in addition to this normal and general oversight , mod runs special financial health checks whenever circumstances arise which render it prudent to do so . through these arrangements mod has confirmed that it will ensure that adequate funding is available to maintain safety .\nthe acquisition of the titan group in 2011 was the largest in the company\u2019s history significantly extending the range and utility of products in the wellbore from downhole instrumentation and perforating systems to access complex and unconventional reserves around the world . hunting continues in its search for value with management in the vanguard , inspired by the entrepreneurial spirit and driven by the leadership of previous generations .\nlocal stocks of consumable products provide the customer with ready access to mwd components , drill screens , float valve assemblies , handling equipment and job boxes . perforating systems , setting tools , tubing conveyed firing heads and hardware , energetics , logging and perforating equipment , wireline hardware and accessories and wireline selective firing systems , are all made available through hunting\u2019s global distribution network but proving particularly effective for onshore operations , typically in the shale basins .\nthe company manufactures tools and equipment for the global upstream energy industry . this can be hunting proprietary technology , customer owned intellectual property or print part . products are engineered principally for application down hole through the functional stages in the wellbore from drilling through to plug and abandonment . manufacturing is undertaken at facilities strategically located in the major oil and gas centres around the world . the global distribution network gives the customer technical and logistical support at a local level .\nwhen charles samuel hunting entered the oil business in the 1890s he was already expanding upon a successful shipowning firm set up by his father , also named charles , in 1874 . an inveterate traveller , he had journeyed the world\nto study the oil trade\nand in short order had pursued exploration prospects in russia , built the first batch oil refinery on the thames , invested in a production venture in hungary and sought trading opportunities out of the gulf of mexico .\nstate of the art premium connections and semi - premium connections are developed in house with ancillary engineered products that protect the wellbore from annular pressure buildup . hunting also provides thread sealant and thread protection products to enhance thread performance capabilities . the company has a state of the art connection testing facility supporting industry or customer specific testing requirements . the oil country tubular goods ( octg ) capability provides casing and tubing solutions integrated within the manufacturing and maintenance facilities representing world class pipe mills and octg distributors .\nin the drilling phase the company provides a wide range of mud motors , vibration dampeners , reamers , non - magnetic drill collars and assorted other rental tools to assist in the drilling of the wellbore . hunting\u2019s advanced machining capabilities extend to deep hole boring , gun drilling , precision grinding and coating capabilities . in the construction phase , advanced machining capabilities extend to deep hole boring , gun drilling , precision grinding , honing , trepanning , an assortment of critical inspection and coating capabilities and horizontal directional drilling ( hdd ) rods , accessories and turnkey manufacturing capabilities that support the hdd and trenchless industries .\nfurther diversification came after the second world war in which yet again hunting personnel suffered the most appalling loss of life in the tanker trade . the urgency to test new markets , scan the horizon for new opportunities and to anticipate the needs of industry led the brothers into all sorts of ventures - and adventures . not always successfully , but always with an eye to be leaders in the field . oil had been struck in texas , a world - class defence company had been established ( whose precision engineering skills gave rise to the formation of an oil services company ) , an aerial survey and geophysical business with a global reach built and substantial investments made in the canadian oil sector .\nthe hunting community is committed to the protection of the environment no matter where in the world we operate . we aim to use renewable resources wherever possible and develop manufacturing processes and procedures such that any impact on the environment , if any , is reduced to a practicable minimum . we take the view that sustainable development is in the interests of all our stakeholders and include environmental issues in our planning and decision - making . policy is developed at a corporate level and encourages each operating unit to : develop and implement their own procedures whilst conducting regular reviews to ensure that they are maintained and refined ; reduce waste , emissions and promote the use of recycled materials ; pay special regard to the environmental issues and requirements of the communities and locations in which we work and live ; be involved in and understand the particular environmental issues relating to the industry in which we operate ; promote employee awareness of their own responsibilities and encourage participation in voluntary environmental projects .\nthe asl aviation group has its origins in air bridge carriers in the united kingdom which was formed in 1972 , operating four argosy aircraft to fly fresh produce from the channel islands .\nasl aviation holdings dac aviation house no . 3 malahide road swords co . dublin k67 pp52 ireland t + 353 1 892 8100 f + 353 1 892 8150 info @ urltoken www . urltoken\nsubsea technologies provided to the customer include hydraulic couplings , chemical injection systems , specialty valves , weldment services and full subsea testing facility to assist in offshore production from subsea platforms .\nthrough the company\u2019s trenchless business unit , hdd rods and stems are manufactured for the telecommunications industry .\nthis website uses non - 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in process , were completed by april 1st . strategic objectives and plans had been prepared . examination of those plans and discussions with the directors provided evidence that the plans were being developed for the long term ;\neach of the new directors had a programme of familiarisation visits to the plants for which they were to become responsible . briefings on the management prospectus and current safety management systems had also been provided . some of the current awe senior managers / directors were expected to remain with the company for at least 6 months . this was judged to be a prudent measure and one which would contribute to a smooth transition .\nthe new management team had stated that it wished to be more open in its dealings with employees , the public and mod . it was evident that efforts had been made to provide the workforce with information ; several briefing sessions had been held and three newsletters had been issued .\n48 . the management prospectus met the requirements identified in the\nnotes for applicants\nguidance , subject to minor changes .\n49 . licence condition 13 requires that a licensee should set up a senior level committee which should consider and advise on matters which affect the safe design , construction , commissioning , operation and decommissioning of the installations on the licensed site and any other matters relevant to safety . the committee must have members who are adequately qualified to perform this task and to provide a source of authoritative advice to the licensee . the committee , however , is purely advisory and must not be considered to have an executive function , but the hse must be informed if the advice of the committee is not to be followed by the licensee .\n51 . hse should be satisfied before granting a licence that the applicant corporate body has the necessary financial resources to discharge the obligations and liabilities connected with having a nuclear site licence .\n52 . the sites and assets on them are the property of mod . changes to this asset base , including those related to safety , can only be made with mod approval and are funded through mod ' s management and operation contract with awe ml . changes to the asset base , in this context , include the decommissioning of plant , equipment and facilities as well as the creation of new assets . as owner of the sites , mod is responsible for the eventual decommissioning of the sites when that is considered appropriate . such decommissioning would be undertaken under contracts placed and funded by mod , who will also meet associated long - 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{"id": 56334, "summary": [{"text": "bachem is a contract manufacturing organization headquartered in bubendorf , switzerland .", "topic": 32}, {"text": "bachem specializes in the manufacturing of peptides and complex organic molecules as active pharmaceutical ingredients .", "topic": 33}, {"text": "in addition , biochemicals for research purposes and manufacturing processes are developed .", "topic": 33}, {"text": "the firm provides a number of products and services to the pharmaceutical and life science industries , including organic fine and performance chemicals , custom manufacturing of biopharmaceuticals , chemical synthesis capabilities and new chemical entities , and services for the bioscience sector . ", "topic": 22}], "title": "bachem", "paragraphs": ["glassdoor has 30 bachem reviews submitted anonymously by bachem employees . read employee reviews and ratings on glassdoor to decide if bachem is right for you .\nin 2007 , bachem aquired the clinalfa\u00ae brand for bachem ' s ready - to - use clinical trial materials and related services .\nbachem began in 1971 , when peter grogg founded bachem feinchemikalien ag with two employees in liestal near basel with the focus on peptide synthesis .\nbachem \u2013 insights into peptide chemistry achievements by th . . . : ingenta connect\naffiliations : bachem ag , hauptstr . 144 , ch - 4416 bubendorf , switzerland\nthank you for taking the time to provide us your feedback . while we regret that your experience with bachem did not meet your expectations , bachem considers all feedback provided in glassdoor reviews\nwe are delighted to welcome you to bachem and invite you to learn more about our company .\nbetween 1957 and 2001 , bachem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995 , and highest in 1996 . the average life expectancy for bachem in 1957 was 85 , and 89 in 2001 .\nthis section is a placeholder for information about the bachem surname . surname information is crowd - sourced ; the geni community would be grateful if you helped update this page with information about the bachem surname .\nthere are already 85 genealogy profiles with the bachem surname on geni . join now to find your relatives .\nmanagement team is a priority for bachem . just recently , bachem implemented a new management training program . this program is designed to provide managers at all levels of the company with the tools and skills necessary for success . bachem provides employees with development and growth opportunities by way of expanded responsibilities and challenges . through an accumulation of such experiences with demonstrated success and some patience , opportunties for advancement will come as the company continues to grow . please also recognize that as you gain experience and develop yourself at bachem , you can expect that bachem and its management team will continue to develop and improve . bachem encourages and welcomes feedback and ideas for improvement from all of our employees .\nin 2010 , the bachem group had total sales of chf 152 . 9 million and a headcount of 668 employees .\nexpansion into markets outside europe began with the establishment of bachem bioscience , inc . in philadelphia , usa in 1987 . to strengthen its presence in europe , bachem opened sales and marketing centers in germany in 1988 and in france in 1993 . in 1996 it acquired its largest competitor , bachem , inc . , together with its subsidiaries in germany and the united kingdom . in june 1998 , following a very successful ipo , bachem ' s shares began to be publicly traded on the swiss stock exchange .\nbachem is continuously expanding and updating its extensive range of products for your research purposes . find all new catalog products listed here .\nin 2010 , bachem commenced the partnership with atheris laboratories offering the melusine\u00ae range of research products for lead generation of new pharmaceutical candidates .\ncompany bachem is an independent , technology - based , public biochemicals company providing full service to the pharma and biotech industry . . .\nwith the acquisition of the san carlos , california based peninsula laboratories , inc . and its affiliate peninsula laboratories ltd . , united kingdom in december 1999 , bachem extended its strong position in therapeutically active peptides into immunology , a domain with strong future promise . in august 2000 , peninsula laboratories europe ltd . and bachem ( uk ) ltd . merged together to a single bachem group affiliated company in the united kingdom .\nin 2011 , bachem celebrates its 40th year as a producer of research ingredients and active pharmaceutical ingredients ( apis ) for the pharmaceutical industry .\nhow much do bachem employees make ? glassdoor has salaries , wages , tips , bonuses , and hourly pay based upon employee reports and estimates .\nthank you for taking the time to provide bachem with your feedback . we appreciate your candid perspective on what is good and where improvement is needed .\nin 2014 , bachem the leading peptide manufacturer , and glytech inc . ( kyoto , japan ) , the world - leading developer of glycosylated drugs , announced today that they have entered into a co - promotion agreement for glytech ' s glycosylation technology . as part of the agreement , bachem will leverage its sales and marketing resources to enhance glytech ' s partnering efforts and glytech will promote bachem as the partner of choice for manufacture of its glycopeptides and glycoproteins .\nno matter where you are located , bachem has the expertise and resources to help you and your organization excel in life science research and pharmaceutical drug development .\nin 2015 , bachem acquired american peptide company , a us - based specialized manufacturer of peptides . apc provides a wide range of services from small - scale catalog business and custom synthesis to large - scale manufacturing under cgmp . the acquisition of apc strengthens bachem ' s expertise and once again expands its manufacturing capabilities .\nbachem provides comprehensive services to the pharma and biotech industries . it specializes in the development of innovative , efficient manufacturing processes and the reliable production of peptide - based apis . the group has a global reach with more experience and know - how than any other company in the industry . bachem . pioneering partner for peptides\nin 1977 , bachem moved with eight employees to near - by bubendorf , and , in 1978 , it manufactured , for the first time , peptides for use in medicine under cgmp guidelines . between 1981 and 1991 bachem tripled its production capacity and built an administration building , while the number of employees grew to 150 .\nthe positive feedback is appreciated . competing in a dynamic and demanding industry , bachem strives to create a stimulating work environment that allows individuals to contribute and make a positive\nwith headquarters in bubendorf , switzerland , and group companies in europe and the us , bachem works on a global scale and holds a leading position in its field . facilities in switzerland and in the us , approved by international regulatory authorities and suitable also for the large scale production of active ingredients , make bachem a partner for all major pharmaceutical companies .\nthank you for taking the time to write a review about our organization . bachem recognizes the demanding work environment at the vista facility and recognizes the efforts of all the employees during\ncensus records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your bachem ancestors , such as occupation . occupation can tell you about your ancestor ' s social and economic status .\nour knowledgeable sales and service representatives are ready to help you with any questions you may have . below you will find the appropriate contact information for the bachem sales office in your region :\nthank you for the feedback . bachem is an equal opportunity employer , and we are happy to bring recent graduates as well as experienced personnel onboard . the opportunity to learn and grow is\nclinalfa\u00ae is bachem\u2019s brand name for its sterile products to be used in approved clinical studies . the products are manufactured and released based on the requirements laid down in the relevant european commission directives . clinalfa\u00ae\nbachem has more than 45 years of continuous experience in producing peptides for research purposes . this expertise allows us to offer you more than 4000 different biologically active peptides , biochemicals , substrates & inhibitors of any complexity right from stock . since its founding in 1971 peptides are the core business of bachem . a great number of highly qualified and skilled peptide scientists work for us to provide you with the highest quality peptides .\ncensus records can give you a fascinating window into the day - to - day lives of your bachem ancestors - like hours worked per week , level of education , veteran status , employers , and more .\nthe acquisition of sochinaz sa , a swiss - based specialized manufacturer of active pharmaceutical ingredients in 2001 , strengthened bachem ' s expertise and once again expanded its manufacturing capabilities . the headcount of the group grew at this time to 500 employees .\neverything started with a craft business founded near bad waldsee in 1923 . back then alfons hymer worked as a wheelwright and coachbuilder . with a firm resolve to become self - employed one day , his son erwin hymer joined the family business in 1956 and bought part of the bachem premises . working closely with erich bachem , the ur - troll was developed in 1957 . as early as the following year , the two men started serial production of the now famous eriba touring series .\nif you need products that are not offered from stock , our custom synthesis team is happy to support you in bringing your project from research scale to bulk cgmp active pharmaceutical ingredient ( api ) utilizing effective technology transfer between bachem locations worldwide . custom synthesis\nin 2017 , bachem together with a customer accepted the greener reaction conditions award at a national academy of sciences ceremony in washington , d . c . the award was given to recognize the development of a robust , cost - efficient and environmentally friendly manufacturing process for a peptide compound with regulatory approval . bachem\u2019s center of excellence in production of research chemicals in st . helens , uk , has obtained iso certification in 2018 and additional production and analytical labs have been built and equipped with state - of - the - art instruments .\nbachem has a wonderful group of people that are helping to grow the company . the benefits are good . i see a lot of potential for growth in the next few years . i\u2019ve learned a lot in my time here and made some great contacts for networking .\nbachem offers more than 6500 different biologically active peptides , amino acid derivatives and biochemicals from stock , ready to deliver . these products can be found in our online shop or in our main catalog ( peptides , building blocks for peptide synthesis and non - peptidic biochemicals ) .\nthe swiss fine chemicals company bachem , pioneer and specialist in the chemical synthesis of peptides , has also become an internationally leading manufacturer of peptide active pharmaceutical ingredients ( apis ) . in response to increasing demands in scale and purity , bachem ' s research efforts centered on the chemistry involved in solid - phase peptide synthesis and the production of the required amino acid derivatives with the aim of a continuous improvement of the technology . the resulting optimized protocols together with high - throughput equipment enabled us to manufacture long peptide apis and , more recently , even pharma - grade glycoproteins in industrial scale .\nan unusually short lifespan might indicate that your bachem ancestors lived in harsh conditions . a short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family . the ssdi is a searchable database of more than 70 million names . you can find birthdates , death dates , addresses and more .\ni enjoy my job at bachem . i would stay here my whole career but with the toxic managers and low pay i can\u2019t imagine i will stay forever . if you can make progress in both of these areas i believe vista will boom in success and productivity and you will lower your turnover rate .\nit is our firm wish to maintain an open and honest relationship between potential investors , share holders and bachem . we inform transparently and consequently about all relevant facts ; according to our internal guidelines and all statutory laws and guidelines . investor relations has to prepare and provide this information in a timely , correct and meaningful manner . we want to ensure that our shareholders and potential investors get a reliable picture of the bachem group in terms of the current situation and expected future developments . we aim to achieve a basis of trust on which we can build and maintain long term and successful relationships . we are looking forward to working with you .\nthe past three years as we have made substantial investments to improve the facilities and equipment . bachem is committed to the vista facility and continues to invest a significant amount of time and resources to ensure the success of this site and the development of the organization . the feedback regarding your perception of health and safety at the vista site is appreciated . safety of our employees and workplace is a top priority to bachem . we have every intention to look into this matter and to correct any problems that may be identified . if any employee , at any time , has concerns with safety , i would appreciate the opportunity to discuss these concerns with you .\nbachem is specialized in the development and the manufacturing of biologically active peptides and complex organic molecules as active pharmaceutical ingredients ( apis ) and as innovative biochemicals for research purposes . as market leader , we are able to offer you a wide range of biologically active peptides and biochemicals used in peptide research . our range of research products is organized in the following four categories :\nin 2013 , glytech , inc . ( kyoto , japan ) and bachem ag ( bubendorf , switzerland ) informed that they have successfully co - developed a chemical synthesis of interferon \u03b2 - 1a applicable for industrial scale . interferon \u03b2 - 1a is a 166 amino acid long glycosylated protein and an approved drug substance to treat multiple sclerosis with a world market of more than $ 4 billion .\nreorganization of distribution was carried out in germany and france as a result of the positive experiences gained with the realignment of the sales and marketing organization in the usa . as a result the subsidiary in france was closed at the end of 2002 . the subsidiary in germany was relocated from heidelberg to weil am rhein , was renamed bachem distribution services gmbh and is now responsible for all customers in the european union .\nas japanese agent of bachem , the largest independent cmo in the peptide industry and through our successful long term collaboration in the peptide business , we provide a wide range of peptide synthesis services including high quality and high reliability . meeting customers\u2019 various needs , we supply peptide as active pharmaceutical ingredients ( apis ) , as well as innovative biochemicals for research purposes from small - scale ( mg ) to bulk scale ( kg ) .\nnot sure why there are these negative reviews , could be a disgruntled employee or two ? but the environment is not like this all . in my experience , 2 years in the vista facility , i have come to find this the place for me . sure there have been some challenges as this is a new facility for bachem , but to be fair these are challenges that come with the territory of acquiring a new facility . i\u2019ve seen the progression and how things seem to be running much more smoothly . people are great , management has a realistic vision , and benefits are great !\npositions are advertised internally and externally to provide an opportunity for qualified candidates to apply . through the interview process , the best suited candidates are selected for the roles . we are an equal opportunity organization and we are happy to give all eligible candidates , including recent graduates , an opportunity to work for our organization . we believe that all eligible candidates deserve the chance to learn and gain experience . quality and safety are top priorities of bachem , and we always stress the importance of not compromising quality and safety over business priorities . if you have specific concerns regarding quality and safety , please bring these to the attention of any of the vista management team or even me . together we can build an outstanding organization !\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nin 1995 , facilities were further expanded including the quality control department to a total of 168 ' 000 sq . ft . ( 15 ' 600 m 2 ) , and employees totaled 190 .\nthe group had total sales of chf 96 million in 1998 and a headcount of 331 employees . in 1999 and 2000 , a new administration building and a further production facility were respectively opened at the bubendorf site .\nin 2003 , a holding structure was introduced to align the factual organization of the company with an appropriate legal structure and to support management structure adjustments , given by continued company growth requirements .\nin 2016 , operations commenced at the group\u2019s most modern building for r & d projects and small lot production in bubendorf , switzerland . with a total headcount of 1 ' 022 , the company\u2019s workforce passed the 1 ' 000 mark for the first time in its history .\nthe selective chemical glycosylation at large scale has potential to be applied to a variety of peptides , where we can pioneer the concept of improving current and future drugs via chemical glycosylation .\njavascript seems to be disabled in your browser . you must have javascript enabled in your browser to utilize the functionality of this website .\na wide range of brochures , technical documentation and practical information is available for our products and services .\nhere you will find answers to frequently asked questions regarding our products and our company .\npeptides are chains of amino acids . virtually every life process involves peptides in some way . their key role is to regulate body functions such as the release of hormones , the regulation of blood sugar levels , bone metabolism and various neurological processes . peptides play a key role in the growing segment of biopharmaceuticals . peptide - based drug targets are being identified at an increasingly rapid pace and a variety of new peptide drugs are being developed as novel therapies for cancer , pain treatment , viral infections , diabetes and a host of endocrine and neurological disorders .\nglassdoor will not work properly unless browser cookie support is enabled . learn how to enable cookies .\nyour trust is our top concern , so companies can ' t alter or remove reviews .\nvery exciting time to be a part of this company , as it is entering a phase of expansion . if you\u2019re looking for an exciting opportunity , with growth potential , and where your out of the box thinking is valued , this is the place to be . not the typical boring job , but each day presents new challenges and i look forward to going into work in the morning . also our products help people and it is great to be a part of something that contributes to the well - being of society .\nwith growth brings many new hires , and so there is the learning curve . but these individuals are top notch and a valuable part to the company\u2019s growth . . . once everyone gains the necessary experience , our work force will gain a good share of seasoned employees .\nmanagement is very transparent and informs employees of new developments . they seem to value their employees much more than my past companies . they have a solid vision and understanding of how they want to achieve growth in the next 5 - 10 years . keep doing what you have been .\nwhile there is lots of growth very little of the advancement seems to come from within . planning seems to be poor many projects feel like last minute rushes . this is exasperated by the fact senior management will just say get it done and pack up after their 9 - 5 or agree to completely ridiculous deadlines since they won\u2019t be doing the work . company morale is not great , most of senior management is toxic . a certain senior executive at the vista site seems to be the primary cause . he consistently bad mouths everyone but contributes nothing as he plays on his cell phone in most meetings . it\u2019s really mentally and emotionally draining and causes lots of unnecessary problems . the pay isn\u2019t competitive with the area which causes a pretty high turnover rate .\nthere have been some bumps in the road with the transition , but i\u2019m seeing these growing pains as a thing of the past .\nthey hire a lot of recent graduates , great position to learn and master techniques .\nimportant to career development , and we are happy to be a part of each employee\u2019s growth and success . we understand that not having all the facts can be frustrating , and we are working towards having greater visibility at all levels . with the pressures of the day - to - day work , your manager may not always disseminate information to you . we are making big efforts to improve our communication , with focus on clear , precise , timely and understandable communication . while we work to develop our communication , we ask for and appreciate your patience . if at any time you feel that management communication is not effective , please feel free to let your manager know your impressions and expectations .\ngot potential due to new management . they will hire people right out of college and hire incompetent managers just because they know someone inside . benefits are okay . thankful for the monthly food offerings . awesome new coffee machine . there are a lot of good valuable and respectable employees .\ntop heavy . too many upper management babysitting incompetent managers . horrible management . lack of communication from management to subordinates . extremely disorganized . they don ' t value employees and everyone is viewed as expendable . no promotion or raises unless you give notice . toxic environment . quality and safety is very questionable . everything is last minute\nvalue , respect , and listen to your employees . assess management and let go of the incompetent ones who does not deserve to be managing people .\nthank you for taking the time to provide your feedback . the vista site is a growing organization and like \u201cbuilding a puzzle\u201d it takes time to put all the pieces of the organization in place . open\n- upper management doesn ' t do anything to fix anything , if at any time you suggest a solution , they consider you a threat and try to demote you . - if you threaten to leave , they ' ll promote you , making the people who work hard day in and day out , not get converted to full time or get raises . - you address concerns to corporate and they don ' t care because they are in switzerland . they are not public in the u . s . so they don ' t care . - upper management hr doesn ' t do their job correctly , nepotism at its best , hiring their friends , even if they don ' t have qualifications . - high turn - over rates , which means you work harder to cover for those who left . - very toxic environment\nit starts with the top of the pyramid , so when upper management doesn ' t care , the rest of the pyramid falls apart . there ' s high turn - over rates and upper management hr doesn ' t do anything about it , hiring people without experiences . lots of cliques are formed , upper management has favorites that they groom and promote . i don ' t see this company lasting for more than 10 years , at least not the vista site . it ' s a very toxic environment to work in .\ngood benefits . a lot of smart and talented ground level employees and a few managers who are helpful and work incredibly hard . plenty of opportunities to learn new things .\nevaluate your management team , many people in middle to upper management are unqualified or incompetent and make the troop level employees frustrated and exhausted as they have to take on or correct their boss ' work . stop rushing every project . stop cutting corners on equipment and building needs . re - evaluate your priorities - sales mean nothing if you can ' t complete a product on time or guarantee its quality because equipment was assembled and installed hastily without proper qualification and testing . invest more in your facility .\npoor management . lack of direction , communication , knowledge , attention to details . no accountability . people at the management level has no managerial skill set , not enough technical knowledge , not enough compliance knowledge . like many reviews said , there are people at the top , just because they have been with the company for a long time . when things don ' t go right , they blame the workers to cover themselves . and you have new people ( management ) who constantly compare this place to another giant pharma , yet has zero knowledge to lead , quick to blame others , inappropriately holding others accountable for their lack of ability . very sad . stay away from this place . if you work hard , you are expected to work even harder and get blamed if things go wrong . poor planning , poor communication , poor compliance , poor management . sorry for the people who still works there .\nas an opportunity to grow and improve . efforts are ongoing to develop enhanced training programs at all levels of the organization , including management levels . it is our continuing goal to create a dynamic and attractive workplace for both our current and future employees , one which provides opportunities for individual growth and development and which recognizes and rewards individual contributions toward common goals .\ngood medical benefits and the site is located in a great area . suggestions for problems can be seen by management . appreciation for birthdays .\nthe morale at the site is very low . negativity is spread everyday . in order to change this , it has to be struck at the head or heart or the source , which is management . our concerns are voiced everyday . the number 1 concern at the site is promoting within your own department and then opening the door for outsiders . when an employee wants to leave please let that happen and give an opportunity for others to grab this opportunity to move up . we need moral support from management . the overall pay at the site is very low . when employees perform well , promote and pay . when employees offer real change and positive effects , promote and pay . when employees put in long hours and allow the company to make most of it\u2019s profit for the year in 1 month , promote and pay . this is the greatest morale you can give to the employees . others will follow in line and want to do the best they can do .\nthis is the employer ' s chance to tell you why you should work for them . the information provided is from their perspective .\nthis will replace the current featured review for targeted profile . are you sure you want to replace it ?\ncopyright \u00a9 2008\u20132018 , glassdoor , inc .\nglassdoor\nand logo are proprietary trademarks of glassdoor , inc .\nupload a resume to easily apply to jobs from anywhere . it ' s simple to set up .\nknow your worth\u2122 . get a free , personalized salary estimate based on today ' s job market .\nglassdoor has millions of jobs plus salary information , company reviews , and interview questions from people on the inside making it easy to find a job that\u2019s right for you .\nthe website you are about to visit is progenealogists \u00ae , operated by tgn services , llc , a subsidiary of ancestry .\nthis page needs javascript enabled in order to work properly . click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browse\nhistorically , surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - 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floor concept .\nand even today , after so many innovations and awards , the company from bad waldsee still pushes the development of the hymbermobils with particular passion \u2013 so that the original will always come straight to mind in the future when people think of motorhomes .\nregistered office address changed from delph court sullivans way st . helens merseyside wa4 5gl on 14 february 2014\nregistered office address changed from delph court sullivans way st . helens merseyside wa4 5gl on 14 february 2014 - link opens in a new window - 1 page\nfrom now on , we will keep focusing on the development of safe and high quality pharmaceutical products and their stable supply to the market .\nin this day and age of the coming of aging society and increasing lifestyle diseases , people are becoming more conscious about self - medication , saying \u201ckeep your health by yourself . \u201d in our functional food business , with a concept of \u201ccreating good by eating foods , \u201d we have been searching for a bioactive component in natural source that is effective for maintaining or improving human health . with such know - 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{"id": 56335, "summary": [{"text": "svg air is an airline company located at the argyle international airport , argyle , saint vincent and the grenadines that operates both scheduled and charter flight services within the eastern caribbean islands as far north as jamaica and as far south as guyana .", "topic": 29}, {"text": "st. vincent and the grenadines air or svg air , is a national airline , along with mustique airways .", "topic": 29}, {"text": "svg air 's main operating base is in st. vincent but has a maintenance hangar on the island of bequia and other bases in barbados , grenada , carriacou , antigua and barbuda , montserrat and the grenadine islands of : bequia , canouan and union island . ", "topic": 29}], "title": "svg air", "paragraphs": ["svg air : ( 784 ) 457 - 5124 | svgair . reservations @ urltoken\nfile : ensign of the indian air force . svg | alternative history | fandom powered by wikia\nfile : roundel of the royal saudi air force . svg | alternative history | fandom powered by wikia\nfile : vietnam air force ( south ) roundel . svg | alternative history | fandom powered by wikia\nsvg air st . vincent & the grenadines air , p . o . box 39 blue lagoon st . vincent and the grenadines , west indies\nsvg air is not qualified to handle or transport dangerous goods , it has ceased the acceptance of these goods for transport .\nsvg air is an airline based in arnos vale , e . t . joshua airport , saint vincent and the grenadines that operates scheduled and charter flight services in the eastern caribbean . st . vincent and the grenadines air , or svg air , is the national airline , along with mustique airways .\noslo + 4764820200 handling @ sundtair . com stavanger + 4740041010 svg . handling @ sundtair . com\ni would agree with elwoodkitten do the svg flight as it is much quicker and worth the extra money .\nbring along your family and friends , even your four legged ones . at svg air , pets are welcomed . they can even fly along with you on our chartered flights .\nwhile reeling in shock the svg air management official telephoned to say she was right . the pilot and plane were missing . the airline raised the official alarm and the search got underway .\ni can echo that thing about weight . i am a big guy and svg makes me sit in very specific seats .\ncivil air navigation services organization ; nav portugal is a founding member of this organisation which coordinates collaboration between air navigation service providers . .\nso we just back from an island hopping adventure that included svg air flights to and from grenada to union to st . vincent and back . i wanted to share some of our experiences and observations .\nsvg air began in 1990 as a small airline with one pilot and one aircraft . established to meet the needs of a gap in our tourism industry , svg air became responsible for moving tourists and nationals alike across st . vincent and the grenadines . moving from one aircraft we now operate 10 aircraft throughout the caribbean with bases in st . vincent and the grenadines , grenada and carriacou and antigua and barbuda .\nsvg air handling service is a full service fbo , with offices in bequia ( tvsb ) , canouan ( tvsc ) , union island ( tvsu ) and grenada ( tgpy ) . at svg air we understand that traveling can be challenging , whether you are on business or a holiday , so our aim is to make your trip as stress - free as possible , while taking care of you from arrival to departure .\nthe establishment of fabs will reduce the negative impact of fragmentation in the european airspace , enabling significant performance improvements to the air traffic management and air navigation services .\nsundt air executive handling ' s fbo & hangar hold the best liability insurance .\nwith 273 aircraft on order as of 30 april 2018 , wizz air has the largest orderbook among european airlines , above norwegian air with 220 . [ 35 ]\ncheck in from the air new zealand mobile site ( m . airnz . com )\non 25 february 2015 wizz air started trading on london stock exchange . [ 9 ]\nfrom all the posts i ' ve read about liat , i ' m a bit leery about taking them because of the delays and high luggage issues . we ' re thinking it may make more sense to take svg . is svg air much more reliable in terms of luggage and what not ? also , safety wise , are their small planes pretty safe or just as safe as liat ' s ?\n5 august 2010 - svg aircraft on a flight from saint vincent to canouan crashed off canouan with only the pilot on board - not found . [ 2 ]\neuropean air navigation safety organization which includes virtually all the countries in europe . responsible for coordinating air traffic between european countries and for implementing the programme for the harmonisation and integration of air traffic control ( eatmp ) , in the civil aviation conference member states ( ecac ) .\nwizz air bulgaria [ 37 ] was wizz air ' s bulgarian unit set - up in 2005 and based at sofia airport with a fleet of 3 aircraft . it ceased operations on 31 march 2011 , all flights merged back into wizz air hungary ltd . [ 37 ]\nwizz caf\u00e9 and wizz boutique .\nwizz air . retrieved on 3 february 2012 .\nwizz air ukraine founded in 2008 was the ukrainian unit of wizz air , which had its own air operator ' s certificate and operated from kyiv zhuliany international airport and lviv international airport with a fleet of 4 aircraft . [ 39 ] as a result of the economical crisis following russian military intervention in ukraine , wizz air ukraine was terminated on 19 april 2015 . some routes to and from kyiv were taken over by wizz air hungary ltd while all others ceased . [ 40 ]\ni ' ve never had a problem with the schedules or pricing on the website for svg air ( i ' ve only ever used them for barbados to bequia ) . they have been a little late at times , but compared to liat , flying with them is nirvana !\nkingstown , st vincent , november 24 , 2006 \u2013 as the search continues here today to locate wreckage and bodies from the ill - fated svg air flight of november 19 one woman is telling her horror story of trying to get search and rescue kicked into operation much earlier .\nthe routine was the same , a quick phone call from canouan to say he was about to board the plane and less than 15 minutes later , he was home . sunday he never came as nicha waited outside the airport . within five minutes of the customary scheduled arrival she went checking at the svg air passenger services desk but the office was closed . she went to the svg air hangar but no one there knew anything . she checked the pilot of the last flight in from canouan but rasheed was not onboard . she called a management official of the airline who dismissed it .\n19 november 2006 - svg air aero commander 500s , on a flight from canouan to saint vincent , was over the western end of bequia on its final approach to saint vincent when it vanished . there was no distress call . wreckage was found in the sea . the pilot and single passenger are presumed dead . [ 1 ]\nair travel market reports and analysis , passenger traffic and capacity trends , regional overviews , and future and current developments .\nin february 2016 wizz air announced a new base at david the builder kutaisi international airport ( serving kutaisi in georgia ) . [ 27 ] in october 2016 wizz air announced a new base at chi\u0219in\u0103u international airport ( serving chi\u0219in\u0103u ) in moldova . [ 28 ] in december 2016 wizz air announced a new base in varna , bulgaria . [ 29 ]\nwe ' ll be arriving in barbados about 3pm and are debating between taking a direct flight to bequia with svg air , or doing the liat to st . vincent and ferry to bequia route . the price difference for the days and times we ' ll be going is about $ 75 each so price isn ' t really a factor .\nwizz air romania [ 38 ] was a planned romanian unit to be based at timi\u0219oara traian vuia international airport . however , this sub - unit never started operations and a base was established there instead under wizz air hungary ltd . [ 38 ]\non monday , a fisherman found items from the aircraft about two - miles northwest of bequia which is located nine miles south - east of the et joshua airport . the items comprised a flare kit which was not used , a life jacket which was not inflated , a wheel chock with the marking \u201csvg air\u201d , a seat rest and a seat .\n- requesting air traffic control services to keep communication and radar records for the time necessary for investigations and to request their transcription .\niran air 655 , house armed services hearing archived december 6 , 2013 , at the wayback machine . , july 21 , 1992\nin february 2012 , wizz air announced that it would start flights from debrecen international airport to london , beginning 18 june 2012 . [ 22 ] on 11 september 2012 , wizz air announced new routes to and from tel aviv , israel . [ 23 ]\nwizz air uk [ 36 ] was founded on 18 october 2017 as wizz air ' s uk unit , following caa approval the subsidiary commenced operations with 4 registered aircraft initially . the unit is currently operating flights from and to luton on behalf of its hungarian parent and has been set up to ensure wizz air retains full market access to the united kingdom following brexit . [ 36 ]\nmeasured on a passenger - distance calculation , air travel is the safest form of transportation available : figures mentioned are the ones shared by the air industry when quoting air safety statistics . a typical statement , e . g . , by the bbc :\nuk airline operations are among the safest anywhere . when compared to all other modes of transport , on a ' fatality per mile basis ' , air transport is the safest \u2014 six times safer than traveling by car ; twice as safe as rail .\n[ 41 ]\nper every billion kilometers traveled , trains have a fatality rate 12 times over air travel ; by comparison , fatality rates for automobiles are 62 times greater than air travel . by contrast , for every billion journeys , buses are the safest form of transportation . by the last measure , air transportation is three times more dangerous than car transportation , and almost 30 times more dangerous than bus . [ 43 ]\nhowever , when measured by fatalities per person transported , buses are the safest form of transportation . the number of air travel fatalities per person is surpassed only by bicycles and motorcycles . this statistic is used by the insurance industry when calculating insurance rates for air travel . [ 42 ]\nin the united kingdom , the agency responsible for investigation of civilian air crashes is the air accidents investigation branch ( aaib ) of the department for transport . its purpose is to establish the circumstances and causes of the accident and to make recommendations for their future avoidance . [ 74 ]\nsecond thing we realized . it\u2019s possible to take scheduled flights\noff route\n. for example there are no official scheduled flights between bequia to union . however we learned that the flight from st . vincent to union sometimes stops in bequia to pick people up if needed . we emailed svg air and they confirmed that this does happen but the flight we requested could not be requested for a bequia pick up . so if you want to fly from bequia to union and skip having to ferry to st . vincent to do so , you should email svg air way in advance to see if it\u2019s possible . there may be other legs that this can happen . . . for example our plane from union to grenada came from carriacou which is\noff route\nso you could have theoretically flown from carriacou to union .\nthanks for the great advice . we ' ve decided we ' ll definitely go with the svg option , especially since the price difference is not very much at all . it seems like a lot less hassle , and more likely our luggage will arrive with us : )\naircraft accident investigation report japan air lines co . , ltd . boeing 747 sr - 100 , ja8119 gunma prefecture , japan august 12 , 1985\non 11 april 2013 wizz air announced that it would start flights from budapest airport to baku ' s heydar aliyev international airport starting from 17 june 2013 . [ 24 ] on 26 june 2013 , wizz air announced entry into the slovakian market , adding one new route from ko\u0161ice international airport starting from september 2013 . [ 25 ]\n290 : on july 3 , 1988 , iran air flight 655 , an iranian airbus a300 - 200 airliner , was shot down by two surface - to - air missiles from the u . s . navy guided missile cruiser uss vincennes over the strait of hormuz . all 290 passengers and crew aboard the aircraft died . [ 19 ]\ninvestigators from the eastern caribbean civil aviation authority ( eccaa ) visited st vincent wednesday and interviewed air traffic controllers yesterday and airline officials . they are scheduled to leave today .\nin november 2017 wizz announced that they are planning to launch a british division called wizz air uk . the airline is to be based at london luton , taking advantage of a number of take - off and landing slots acquired from monarch airlines when the latter entered administration in 2017 . [ 10 ] the airline has applied to the caa for an aoc and operating licence . it is expected that the airline will launch operations in march 2018 using british registered aircraft . wizz air uk will start to take over the flights to the uk that are currently operated by wizz air . wizz air said that the airline will employ up to 100 staff by the end of 2018 . [ 11 ]\nin russia , the interstate aviation committee ( iac , mak according to the original russian name ) is an executive body overseeing the use and management of civil aviation in the commonwealth of independent states . this organization investigates air accidents in the former ussr area under the umbrella of the air accident investigation commission of the interstate aviation committee . [ 72 ]\nwith a list of 7 inhabited islands and about 25 cays that makes up saint vincent and the grenadines , it is a mammoth task and none the less , a robbery to your adventurous side to only highlight a select few islands to advertise our slice of paradise . however , we have provided a snapshot of the major islands and their respective tourism guide links for your ecstasy and discovery . these are some of the islands that svg air has linked over 25 years through its aviation services and wonderful staff .\nit ' s the way of the grenadines . . . most places take days to answer emails , some don ' t even have an email . svg certainly doesn ' t seem to have any lack of customers for it , that ' s for sure . seems like the flights to bequia get sold out earlier every year .\ngrenadine air alliance operates a fleet of dhc - 6 twin otter aircraft , offering visitors and residents a wider choice of international gateways in and out of st . vincent & the grenadines .\nyou can use online check - in , if your journey starts on an air new zealand operated flight . online check in is not available for unaccompanied minors and some passengers requiring special assistance .\nfirst of all the website is out of date for scheduled flight information . . sort of . you need to email or call them for updated schedules . for example the website shows 8 : 35 am departure from union to grenada but the actual time listed on the booking confirmation is 8 : 15 am . here is where it gets interesting . svg air told us we had to check in no closer then 45 minutes before the flight . . so we were at union airport by 7 : 00am to be safe . there was no svg air employees on premises until 8 : 00 so clearly the check in time was incorrect . the inbound aircraft landed at 8 : 30ish and we departed around 8 : 35 - 8 : 40ish . . . so ironically the website departure time of 8 : 35 was correct . i know this is all technical but i wish they clarified more what the times mean ( if they are check in times , departure times , etc ) . . . that way you don\u2019t have to sit at the airport for an extra long time if you don\u2019t need to .\nst . vincent grenada air was incorporated in the city of st . george\u2019s , grenada on 4 october 1999 . the company has two stations \u2013 a primary one at the maurice bishop international airport and a satellite office at the lauriston airport in carriacou . the svg air grenada team comprises of a station manager , an accounts office , and operations / traffic / reservations personnel on both the mainland and carriacou . our grenada scheduled flights are operated using a bn2 islander aircraft which is maintained by our resident engineer and mechanic with the support of the oecs maintenance office in st . vincent . all grenada operations are co - ordinated by our office in grenada in collaboration with our head office in st . vincent as much as possible . back to top .\nin indonesia , the national transportation safety committee ( ntsc or knkt ) is responsible for the investigation of incidents and accidents , including air accidents . its aim is the improvement of safety in indonesia .\nat press time no information had been released concerning the flightdata and cockpit - voice recorder of air new zealand mcdonnell douglas dc - 10 zk - nzp which crashed on mount erebus on 28 november .\noag leverages the world ' s largest network of air travel data to provide accurate , timely , actionable digital information and applications to the world\u2019s airlines , airports , government agencies and travel - related service companies .\n* home printed boarding passes are not accepted at all airports . mobile boarding passes , in the air nz mobile app , are only accepted for domestic new zealand flights and outbound flights from new zealand airports .\nwizz air prefers to land at smaller or secondary airports to reduce costs and fees . the airline also has a buy on board service called wizz caf\u00e9 and a shopping service called wizz boutique . [ 14 ]\nfrom their base in st . vincent , they operate scheduled services to barbados , mustique , the grenadines , grenada , carriacou , saint lucia , montserrat , barbuda and antigua . they can also provide private charter services by arrangement . captains and crewmembers have used them for a variety of different charters as well as ' regular connections ' , with the overriding feedback commenting on some very pleasurable charter experiences due to svg air\u2019s well networked routing and friendly service from the pilots and ground staff alike . contact them directly by phone or through their website , to book your flights or request a custom charter .\n257 : on april 11 , 2018 , an algerian air force il - 76 transport plane crashed shortly after take - off from boufarik airport , killing all 247 passengers and 10 crew on board . [ 32 ]\nwhile attempting to hasten skyeurope ' s demise in june 2009 , wizz air claimed it had been\nprofitable for several years\n. [ 15 ] however , as a private company it was not required to publish its financial accounts - annual reports are still available . in november 2009 , it emerged that wizz air was significantly loss - making and had never made a profit while delaying the pay - back of \u20ac32 million of debt by five years . [ 16 ] losses since commencing operations total \u20ac78 million , which , in 2009 , fueled suggestions that the airline would file for bankruptcy . [ 17 ] since then wizz air reported profits in 2012 , [ 18 ] in 2013 , in 2014 [ 19 ] and in 2015 . [ 2 ] wizz air has the second lowest cask ( cost per available seat km ) among european airlines . [ 19 ]\nthe five - seat plane was on a routine flight from canouan in the grenadines to the mainland st vincent . on final approach to the et joshua airport around 6 : 51 pm , as the pilot was descending 1100 feet over bequia he radioed the control tower to advise on his position and seek permission to land . he was cleared for landing and advised the tower that he should be on the ground around 6 : 55 pm . he never landed and they never noticed that the plane had not arrived until after 8 : 00 pm when svg air triggered the alarm . the search started around 9 : 30 pm .\none thing to remember with svg . their luggage capacity is limited , so the actual weight limitations on baggage are less that on the other airlines . that said , they will usually weight your baggage and you , and if the plane reaches maximum capacity just with bodies , your luggage will come on a later flight . . keeping in mind these caveats , it is the way to go . enjoy !\nthe state agreement applies to portuguese and spanish states , but the implementation of the fab also involves cooperation and coordination between air navigation service providers of both countries , and nav portugal and enaire . in this respect , both air navigation service providers have worked since 2001 in the framework of a memorandum of understanding between the two entities , in similar lines and in front of the goals of the european initiative and in particular of the fab concept .\nthe establishment of fabs , along with the performance framework and the network functions , form the basis for the success of the single european sky , helping to manage the expected air traffic growth in european in a sustainable manner .\nwizz air started new services between katowice and london gatwick in 2008 . [ 20 ] in january 2008 , flights started from gdansk to gothenburg , bournemouth and coventry . in summer 2008 , wizz air restarted summer seasonal services from katowice and budapest to girona , as well as a new weekly service to girona from gda\u0144sk . other summer services from budapest are heraklion , corfu , burgas and varna ; from katowice to crete - heraklion and burgas ; and warsaw to corfu and burgas . it also restarted its three - times - weekly service from london luton airport to burgas . on 2 october 2008 , wizz air announced that a number of its romanian services would have increased frequency following an order for three airbus a320 aircraft . [ 21 ]\nin january 2018 wizz air announced a new base at vienna international airport in austria . three airbus 320 / 321 are planned to be based in vienna and the company will operate a total of 17 new routes from the austrian capital . [ 31 ]\nthe airline was established in 1990 and started operations in september 1990 . it began operations with a single leased britten - norman islander . the company is largely owned ( 75 % ) by st vincent grenada air and operated by the gravel and barnard families .\nin canada , the transportation safety board of canada ( tsb ) , is an independent agency responsible for the advancement of transportation safety through the investigation and reporting of accident and incident occurrences in all prevalent canadian modes of transportation \u2014 marine , air , rail and pipeline . , [ 61 ]\nair canada flight 624 crash , 28 march 2015 ( no casualties ) news of the plane crash first broke on twitter after people noticed power outages at the airport . shortly after , an audio of the emergency dispatch was released by a netizen on twitter , even before the investigation was concluded .\ni would definitely recommend flying direct with svg . a lot quicker and a lot less hassle . on the face of it a little more expensive but by the time you ' ve taken into account taxis between the airport and the ferry on st vincent ( and possibly an overnight stay if you miss the last ferry ) , not by much . i always pack a change of clothes and swimwear in hand luggage just in case - very occasionaly , lugagge can be delayed if the flight is busy or your connection is tight . not aware of any safety issues .\nannex 13 of the chicago convention provides the international standards and recommended practices that form the basis for air accident and incident investigations by signatory countries , as well as reporting and preventative measures . [ 58 ] the international civil aviation organization ( icao ) is specifically focused on preventing accidents , rather than determining liability .\nin france , the agency responsible for investigation of civilian air crashes is the bureau d ' enqu\u00eates et d ' analyses pour la s\u00e9curit\u00e9 de l ' aviation civile ( bea ) . its purpose is to establish the circumstances and causes of the accident and to make recommendations for their future avoidance . [ 62 ]\nin february 2017 wizz air announced a new base at london luton airport in the united kingdom . [ 30 ] also in 2017 , the company added three new routes , to tel aviv , israel , pristina in kosovo , and kutaisi in georgia , for a total of over 500 routes . [ 5 ]\nthe annual safety review presents statistics on european and worldwide civil aviation safety . statistics are grouped according to type of operation , for instance , commercial air transport , and aircraft category , such as aeroplanes , helicopters , gliders , etc . the agency has access to accident and statistical information collected by the international civil aviation organisation ( icao ) . [ 56 ] states are required , according to icao annex 13 , on aircraft accident and incident investigation , to report to icao information , on accidents and serious incidents to aircraft with a maximum certificated take - off mass ( mtom ) over 2250 kg . therefore , most statistics in this review concern aircraft above this mass . in addition to the icao data , a request was made to the easa member states to obtain light aircraft accident data . furthermore , data on the operation of aircraft for commercial air transport was obtained from both icao and the nlr air transport safety institute . [ 57 ]\n269 : on september 1 , 1983 , a soviet interceptor sukhoi su - 15 shot down korean air lines flight 007 , a boeing 747 - 230b , bound for gimpo international airport in seoul , south korea , after it flew into soviet airspace ; all 269 passengers and crew on board died . [ 26 ]\nin efforts to prevent incidents such as the disappearance of malaysia airlines flight mh370 , a new standard has been issued for all commercial aircraft to report their position every 15 minutes to air traffic controllers regardless of the country of origin . the regulation was taken into effect in 2016 by the icao , and requires no new aircraft equipment so long as airlines adhere to it . this requirement is part of a long - term plan , in which by 2020 icao will require new aircraft be fitted with data broadcast systems that air traffic controllers are in constant contact with . the plan is called the global aeronautical distress and safety system . [ 46 ]\nthe dhc - 6 twin otter is a canadian 19 - passenger stol ( short takeoff and landing ) utility aircraft developed by de havilland canada and currently produced by viking air . the aircraft ' s fixed tricycle undercarriage , stol abilities and high rate of climb have made it a successful cargo , regional passenger airliner and medevac aircraft .\non 8 june 2013 , wizz air flight 3141 , an airbus a320 - 232 ( registration ha - lwm ) from bucharest - henri coand\u0103 airport , romania to rome - ciampino , italy , made an emergency landing [ 41 ] at leonardo da vinci\u2013fiumicino airport when the crew encountered problems lowering one of the main undercarriages and locking it into position . the aircraft diverted to fiumicino because of the longer runway , and firefighters applied foam after landing as a precautionary measure . the aircraft was evacuated using slides . [ 42 ] initial reports of injured passengers were denied by both wizz air and rome fiumicino airport , who said some passengers requested medical checkups but reported no injuries . [ 43 ]\nattacked ? egyptian paramedics load the corpses of victims on the crashed plane a bomb is suspected of causing the russian plane to crash after leaving the egyptian tourist resort of sharm el - sheikh . russian aviation investigators confirmed the airbus definitely broke up in mid - air before plummeting to the ground , killing 224 people \u2013 including 17 children . . . .\nsan francisco \u2014 following more than a year of close - call runway mishaps at san francisco international airport , the faa has determined most were caused by pilot errors , including one potentially disastrous incident when an air canada flight crew failed to respond to repeated orders to abort their landing to avoid hitting another plane on the runway . the faa . . .\nin germany , the agency for investigating air crashes is the federal bureau of aircraft accidents investigation ( bfu ) . it is an agency of the federal ministry of transport and digital infrastructure . [ 63 ] the focus of the bfu is to improve safety by determining the causes of accidents and serious incidents and making safety recommendations to prevent recurrence . [ 63 ]\nall passengers travelling on international flights must present their passport to an air new zealand representative for face to passport checks . if you have proceeded to the gate via one of our self - service check - in options , please present your passport at the gate counter prior to boarding . alternatively your name will be called at the gate counter for face to passport checks .\nin australia , the australian transport safety bureau is the federal government body responsible for investigating transport - related accidents and incidents , covering air , sea , and rail travel . formerly an agency of the department of infrastructure , transport , regional development and local government , in 2010 , in the interests of keeping its independence it became a stand - alone agency . [ 59 ]\nsvg will get you into bequia around 5 : 30pm . . . liat if it does get you to st . vincent in time for the ferry , you won ' t get here until 7pm . . . if it doesn ' t then you have to overnight in st . vincent . . . plus in barbados it is much easier too , as you don ' t have to clear immigration and get your luggage and walk all around the terminal to get to the liat check in desk , it ' s all taken care of for you within about 30 steps of getting off the airport bus that they now have to take you the 100 feet from the plane to the terminal . . .\nthe fco can\u2019t offer advice on the safety of individual airlines . however , the international air transport association publishes lists of registered airlines that have been audited and found to meet a number of operational safety standards and recommended practices \u2013 iata operational safety audit and iata standard safety assessment . these lists aren\u2019t exhaustive and the absence of an airline from this list doesn\u2019t necessarily mean that it\u2019s unsafe .\nthis is a modal window . no compatible source was found for this media . terrified assengers on board a jakarta - bound flight disembarked the aircraft after a man claimed to have a bomb on the plane on monday . lion air ' s boeing 737 was preparing to take off from the supadio international airport , about 10 miles away from pontianak , on the western coast of the . . .\nplease note : if you are required complete check - in at the airport to collect your boarding pass or failed to check - in , please arrive at the airport before normal check - in closes for your flight . you will need to check - in at an air new zealand kiosk or online check - in counter . if you meet all the entry requirements , your boarding pass will be issued .\nunable to play video . html5 is not supported ! havana , may 19 ( reuters ) - cuban authorities said the fiery crash of an aging boeing passenger jet on friday shortly after takeoff from havana had killed 110 people , 99 of whom were cuban , making it the caribbean island ' s deadliest air disaster in nearly 30 years . flags flew at half - mast in cuba on saturday . . .\n349 : on november 12 , 1996 , the world ' s deadliest [ 11 ] mid - air collision was the charkhi dadri mid - air collision involving saudia flight 763 and kazakhstan airlines flight 1907 over charkhi dadri , india . the collision was mainly the result of the kazakh pilot flying lower than the assigned clearance altitude . all 349 passengers and crew on board both aircraft died . [ 12 ] the ramesh chandra lahoti commission , empowered to study the causes , recommended the creation of the\nsemi - circular rule\n, to prevent aircraft from flying in opposite directions at the same altitude . [ 13 ] the civil aviation authorities in india made it mandatory for all aircraft flying in and out of india to be equipped with a traffic collision avoidance system ( tcas ) , setting a worldwide precedent for mandatory use of tcas .\n213 : on january 1 , 1978 , a boeing 747 - 237b , air india flight 855 , crashed into the arabian sea just off the coast of bombay , india , killing all 190 passengers and 23 crew on board . an investigation concluded that the captain became disoriented after the failure of one of the flight instruments in the cockpit , leading to\nirrational control inputs\nthat caused the plane to crash .\n228 : on august 6 , 1997 , a boeing 747 - 3b5 , korean air flight 801 , crashed on approach to the international airport in the united states territory of guam , killing 228 of the 254 people aboard . contributing factors in the crash were fatigue and errors by the flight crew , inadequate flight crew training , and a modification of the airport ' s altitude warning system that prevented it from detecting aircraft below a minimum safe altitude .\non 26 june 2015 the airline opened its 19th base , at tuzla international airport in bosnia and herzegovina and deployed one new airbus a320 aircraft at the airport . with one aircraft stationed at the airport , wizz air opened new routes to memmingen ( near munich ) and torp ( near oslo ) , commencing on 26 june 2015 , as well as to hahn ( near frankfurt ) and skavsta ( near stockholm ) , commencing on 28 june 2015 . [ 26 ]\n256 : on december 12 , 1985 , a douglas dc - 8 , arrow air flight 1285 , carrying american military personnel on a charter flight home for christmas , crashed in newfoundland ; all 248 passengers and 8 crew members died . [ 36 ] the canadian aviation safety board investigating the cause of the crash issued two different reports : the majority report cited ice on the wings as cause of the crash ; the minority report suggests an explosion was the likely cause .\n227 : on january 8 , 1996 , an antonov an - 32b aircraft with 6 crew members on board overshot the runway at kahemba airport and plowed into a market place . four on board survived but 225 people on the ground were killed and an estimated 500 were injured ( estimated 253 seriously injured ) . it is the crash with the most non - passenger ground fatalities ( not including 9 / 11 ) . it is usually known as the 1996 air africa crash .\n257 : on november 28 , 1979 , air new zealand flight 901 , an antarctic sightseeing flight , collided with mount erebus on ross island , antarctica , killing all 237 passengers and 20 crew on board . [ 33 ] [ 34 ] the flight crew had not been informed that the computer coordinates for the flight path of the mcdonnell douglas dc - 10 - 30 had been changed the night before , directing the flight directly into mount erebus rather than the usual path down mcmurdo sound . [ 35 ]\nin new zealand , the transport accident investigation commission ( taic ) , is responsible for the investigation of air accidents . [ 69 ]\nthe commission ' s purpose , as set out in its act , is to determine the circumstances and causes of aviation , rail and maritime accidents , and incidents , with a view to avoiding similar occurrences in the future , rather than to ascribe blame to any person .\n[ 70 ] the taic will investigate in accordance with annex 13 of the icao [ 71 ]\nthe situation is reminiscent of that of the crash of a liat aircraft in dominica more than a decade ago which was never found and seemed to have vanished into thin mid - air . here , the vincent coastguard has lost hope that the two men in the twin - engine aero commander 500s aircraft are alive but they continue to try to locate the aircraft in the hope that it could give clues as to what happened as well as to find the bodies so that the families can bring closure to the tragedy .\nin brazil , the aeronautical accidents investigation and prevention center ( cenipa ) was established under the auspices of the aeronautical accident investigation and prevention center , a military organization of the brazilian air force ( fab ) . the organization is responsible for the activities of aircraft accident prevention , and investigation of civil and military aviation occurrences . formed in 1971 , and in accordance with international standards , cenipa represented a new philosophy : investigations are conducted with the sole purpose of promoting the\nprevention of aeronautical accidents\n. [ 60 ]\n225 : on may 25 , 2002 , a boeing 747 - 209b , china airlines flight 611 , bound for hong kong international airport in hong kong , disintegrated in mid - air and crashed into the taiwan strait 20 minutes after takeoff from chiang kai - shek international airport ( now taiwan taoyuan international airport ) in taiwan . it was determined that the crash , which killed all 206 passengers and 19 crewmembers aboard the plane , was caused by improper repairs to the aircraft 22 years earlier when the aircraft encountered a tailstrike .\n223 : on may 26 , 1991 , a boeing 767 - 3z9er , lauda air flight 004 , broke up in midair over a remote area of thailand due to an uncommanded deployment of a thrust reverser on one of the plane ' s engines , killing all 213 passengers and 10 crewmembers aboard . the flight , which originated at kai tak airport , hong kong , and made a stopover at don mueang international airport in bangkok , thailand , was en route to vienna international airport , vienna , austria , when the accident occurred .\n230 : on july 17 , 1996 , a boeing 747 - 131 , twa flight 800 , carrying 212 passengers and 18 crew , exploded and crashed into the atlantic ocean near east moriches , new york , shortly after departing from john f . kennedy international airport on a flight to paris and rome . a lengthy investigation concluded that the probable cause of the accident was a short circuit in a fuel tank that contained an explosive mixture of fuel vapor and air . as a result , new requirements were developed to prevent future fuel tank explosions in aircraft .\n200 : on july 10 , 1985 , a tupolev tu - 154b - 2 , aeroflot flight 7425 , on a domestic karshi \u2013 ufa \u2013 leningrad route , crashed near uchkuduk , uzbek ssr , soviet union , on the second leg of its route . all 191 passengers and 9 crew were killed . an investigation concluded that the plane went down due to pilot error . the air crew used an inappropriately low airspeed , causing vibrations which they incorrectly interpreted as engine surges . as a result , they further reduced engine power , causing the aircraft to stall and crash .\nin the netherlands , the dutch safety board ( onderzoeksraad voor veiligheid ) is responsible for the investigation of incidents and accidents , including air accidents . its aim is the improvement of safety in the netherlands . its main focus is on those situations in which civilians are dependent on the government , companies or organizations for their safety . the board solely investigates when incidents or accidents occur and aims to draw lessons from the results of these investigations . the safety board is objective , impartial and independent in its judgment . the board will always be critical towards all parties concerned . [ 68 ]\n228 : on june 1 , 2009 , an airbus a330 - 203 , air france flight 447 , carrying 216 passengers and 12 crew , was en route from rio de janeiro , brazil to paris , france , when it crashed into the atlantic ocean . the aircraft ' s flight recorders were not recovered from the ocean floor until may 2011 , and the final investigative report was released in july 2012 . it determined that the disaster was likely due to the aircraft ' s pitot tubes being obstructed by ice crystals , causing the autopilot to disconnect . the crew reacted incorrectly , leading to an aerodynamic stall from which the jet did not recover .\ndangerous goods\nis a term used to describe any substance accepted for air transport that has the potential to cause harm to persons , property ( ie . the aircraft ) , or the environment or to distract the crew from its primary duty of handling the aircraft . dangerous goods cover a wide range of liquids , solids , and gases , some of which are obviously hazardous ; others are seemingly harmless until training and investigation expose their underlying dangers . oftentimes , these seemingly harmless substances include the industrial chemicals , tools , and maintenance / repair equipment that our frequent customers carry on board to perform maintenance / repair functions at satellite business locations throughout the grenadines .\n239 : on march 8 , 2014 , a boeing 777 - 200er , malaysia airlines flight 370 , flying from kuala lumpur , malaysia , to beijing , china , lost contact with air traffic controllers over the south china sea , deviated from its planned route , and was presumed lost in the southern indian ocean . it carried 12 malaysian crew members and 227 passengers from 15 nations . a multinational search effort , the most extensive and expensive in aviation history , has thus far failed to locate them , though debris from the aircraft were recovered on july 29 , 2015 , on r\u00e9union island . numerous theories have been offered to explain the disappearance of the flight , but none has been confirmed .\n329 : on june 23 , 1985 , air india flight 182 , a boeing 747 - 237b crashed off the southwest coast of ireland when a bomb exploded in the cargo hold . all 307 passengers and 22 crew members died . [ 15 ] one passenger had checked in as\nm . singh\n. singh did not board the flight . however , his suitcase containing the bomb was loaded onto the plane .\nmr singh\nwas never identified or captured . it was later determined sikh extremists were behind the bombing as a retaliation for the indian government ' s attack on the golden temple in the city of amritsar , which is very important for the sikhs . this was , at the time , the deadliest terrorist attack involving an airplane . [ 16 ]\n298 : on july 17 , 2014 , malaysia airlines flight 17 , a boeing 777 - 200er , flying from amsterdam to kuala lumpur with 298 people on board , was shot down in an area of eastern ukraine near the ukraine / russian border during an armed conflict between ukrainian army and pro - russian separatists . there were 283 passengers , including 3 infants , and 15 crew members on board mh17 , all of whom perished . the crew were all malaysians , while the passengers were of various nationalities , most from the netherlands . according to a dutch report , high - energy objects hit the plane in midair , causing it to break apart . according to the preliminary report of the international investigation commission , the plane was shot down most likely by pro - russian forces using a surface - to - air missile fired from the ukrainian territory which they controlled . this was the deadliest accident involving a boeing 777 . [ 18 ]\nthe main objective of the essp is to implement the contract with the european commission that will allow the company to become the operator of the egnos system and the egnos service provider . essp ' s mission is the provision of the egnos open service ( os ) and safety of life service ( safety of life - sun ) in accordance with icao standards and recommended practices sbas in the region of the european civil aviation conference ( ecac ) . the essp is also responsible for providing the service edas ( egnos data access service ) . founded in 2001 and initially formed as a european economic interest grouping ( eeig ) , as this legal form was appropriate to the stage of development of the company , the essp ( european satellite service provider ) was transformed in 2008 into a new limited - liability company essp sas - and moved from brussels to toulouse . its shareholders are seven air navigation service providers ( ansp ) , europeans who were also members of the eoig from initial ( egnos operator and infrastructure group ) , are the following : aena ( spain ) dfs ( germany ) dgacdsna ( france ) enav ( italy ) nats ( england ) nav portugal skyguide ( switzerland ) http : urltoken swfab\ncall us : 1 . 784 . 457 . 5124 email us : svgair . reservations @ urltoken\nshared charter departures between st . vincent and the grenadines and hewanorra st . lucia .\n* * departure taxes from bqu , ciw , uni and svd is $ 38 . 00 usd per person , a\n11 mar 2018 - 4 nov 2018 - shared charter departures between st . vincent and the grenadines and barbados .\n5 nov 2018 - 9 mar 2019 - shared charter departures between st . vincent and the grenadines and barbados .\n) indicates that flights depart 15 minutes earlier effective march 11th 2018 to november 4th 2018 . therefore the departure time will be 10 : 00 am .\n) indicates that flights depart 30 minutes earlier effective march 11th 2018 to november 4th 2018 . therefore the departure time will be 5 : 00 pm .\nnb : all other inter grenadine island flights not listed would need to be confirmed by reservations .\nwe apologize for not having your flight listed . however , we offer chartered flights to most other countries within the caribbean . these flights are done on your schedule and at your convenience .\ndiscover an enchanting caribbean island that is brimming with exciting adventures , captivating land and water activities , outstanding natural beauty and very friendly and welcoming people .\noften overlooked by visitors to the grenadines , st . vincent is full of wonderful surprises .\nbarefoot chic \u2013 the only way to dress on our idyllic island hideaway . young island resort is the consummate caribbean paradise . an eden of powder white sands , tropical gardens , azure seas , and the perfect combination of privacy , natural charm and luxury . deliciously indulgent , relaxing in the extreme . we know you will love it here\nbequia is a relaxed and friendly caribbean island with an international flair , tailor - made for sailing enthusiasts , beach lovers and honeymooners .\nenjoy white sand beaches , sheltered bays , turquoise seas and a selection of lovely hotels , well appointed villas and apartments , and excellent restaurants and bars . don\u2019t miss our world famous easter regatta .\nrub shoulders with the rich and famous on a caribbean island that blends elegance and luxury with natural white sands , palm trees and turquoise seas .\npick up a mooring in britannia bay , stay at the world famous cotton house , free up at the blues festival and the lively atmosphere of basil\u2019s bar , unwind in the absolute tranquillity of a deserted beach . mustique is altogether beguiling .\ndiscover a truly magical caribbean island that combines luxury and elegance with natural beauty and local charm . boasting the pink sands club : an ultra exclusive 26 suite 6 villa beachfront sanctuary , canouan estate villas & residences , the wonderfully rustic tamarind beach hotel and a spectacular jim fazio designed 18 hole golf course , canouan is home to one of the caribbean\u2019s longest barrier reefs , blissful white sand beaches , mesmerizing views and tranquil turquoise seas ."]}
{"id": 56338, "summary": [{"text": "avon publications was an american paperback book and comic book publisher .", "topic": 15}, {"text": "as of 2010 , it is an imprint of harpercollins , publishing primarily romance novels . ", "topic": 15}], "title": "avon ( publisher )", "paragraphs": ["it was announced last month that avon ' s commissioning editor natasha harding would leave to join e - book publisher bookouture as associate publisher .\navon book company | avon comics , inc . | avon periodicals , inc . | realistic comics , inc .\nparole breakers . cover used on avon paperback # 114 . publisher : avon . this includes cgc , pgx and cbcs graded comic books . no exceptions .\nissue : 4 / year : 1952condition : fn - . publisher : avon . not all countries have special services .\nharpercollins children\u2019s books wins children\u2019s publisher of the year at the bookseller industry awards .\nno images currently exist for this publisher . be the first to add one .\nnotes : avon publications , inc . was an independent publisher from 1941 to june 1959 , when it was bought by the hearst corporation . joseph myers was the owner - publisher . their comics were distributed by anc ( american ) up to 1952 , and by hearst after that . as of 2016 , avon still exists as a division of a larger publisher .\nmichael morrison is promoted to president and publisher u . s . general books and canada .\nintimate confessions . headlight cover used on an avon paperback book . publisher : avon . spicy headlight art . not all countries have special services . this includes cgc , pgx and cbcs graded comic books .\nintimate confessions . publisher : avon . this includes cgc , pgx and cbcs graded comic books . no exceptions . not all countries have special services .\nthe publisher said last year was the best in avon\u2019s history , with eight sunday times bestsellers , 14 kindle top 20 bestsellers and six kindle numbers ones .\nmyron fass art . cover used on avon paperback # 165 . publisher : avon . this includes cgc , pgx and cbcs graded comic books . no exceptions . book length 5 chapter story . not all countries have special services .\neverett raymond kinstler cover . publisher : avon . unknown man . this includes cgc , pgx and cbcs graded comic books . no exceptions . not all countries have special services .\nmythology fans will recognize eos as the goddess of the dawn , and avon clearly hoped that avon eos would be a hopeful new start for a successful sf / f imprint line . see also\neos\nitself , under the publisher listings .\nspace mouse and super pup . - flying saucer cover . publisher : avon . space comics . issue : 4 / year : 1954condition : vg . not all countries have special services .\nspicy walter johnson swimsuit splash panel . issue : 7 / year : 1949condition : vg . not all countries have special services . sku : u2 - 82 - 211 . publisher : avon .\npublisher : avon . romantic love . not all countries have special services . don ' t pass this one up . this includes cgc , pgx and cbcs graded comic books . no exceptions .\nparole breakers . - gun moll story . - cover also used on avon paperback # 283 . publisher : avon . issue : 1 / year : 1951condition : vg . - first issue , says # 2 in the indicia . not all countries have special services .\nthis graph charts editions from this publisher over time . click to view a single year , or drag across a range .\npublisher : avon . not all countries have special services . spine split 90 % from top . complete , no restoration . this includes cgc , pgx and cbcs graded comic books . no exceptions .\nal capone , dillinger , luciano , and schultz . famous gangsters . publisher : avon . this includes cgc , pgx and cbcs graded comic books . no exceptions . not all countries have special services .\neverett raymond kinstler cover art . escape from devil ' s island . publisher : avon . this includes cgc , pgx and cbcs graded comic books . no exceptions . not all countries have special services .\nsensational police . publisher : avon . issue : 4 / year : 1954condition : vg . this includes cgc , pgx and cbcs graded comic books . no exceptions . not all countries have special services .\neverett raymond kinstler art inside front cover . realistic romances . publisher : avon . lingerie panel . this includes cgc , pgx and cbcs graded comic books . no exceptions . not all countries have special services .\nnovelist polly courtney has dropped her publisher harpercollins for giving her books\ncondescending and fluffy\ncovers aimed at the chick lit market .\nthe saint # 6 1948 avon crime - leslie charteris . featuring miss fury !\nrobot men of the lost planet no . 1 canadian issue 1952 ( avon )\ncampus romances # 1 cgc 5 . 5 fn - avon 1949 painted cover htf\nromantic love # 1 vg + 4 . 5 avon 9 - 10 / 1949\nflying saucers nn cgc 3 . 5 ow avon sci fi tough black cover sweet gold\ncow puncher 4 cgc 6 . 0 ow / w 1948 avon super rare gga headlights\npolice lineup # 2 fn - 5 . 5 , painted headlights / gga avon 1951\nalso has a\nfrosty dugan\nstory with girl fight panels . underworld story . publisher : avon . issue : / year : 1950condition : vg . not all countries have special services . sku : u1 - 24 - 166 .\navon eos is no longer a functioning imprint . eos was a science fiction imprint for avon books , but the line moved into the harpercollins group , where it remains today .\nthe premier publisher of multicultural fiction and nonfiction , this renowned imprint showcases award - winning novelists , celebrated cultural figures , and esteemed critics and scholars .\npeter rabbit . publisher : avon . - space mouse appears in this issue . not all countries have special services . issue : 18 / year : 1953condition : vg - . this includes cgc , pgx and cbcs graded comic books . no exceptions .\nhigher grade copy , gerald mccann art . - drugs , murder , rackets , violence , terror , gun moll . issue : 4 / year : 1952condition : fn . publisher : avon . not all countries have special services . - first issue .\nharry haenigsen art plus bio and photo inside front cover . publisher : avon . - lingerie panel . this includes cgc , pgx and cbcs graded comic books . no exceptions . - records and record player cover . not all countries have special services .\nharry haenigsen art plus bio and photo inside front cover . publisher : avon . - lingerie panel . - records and record player cover . this includes cgc , pgx and cbcs graded comic books . no exceptions . not all countries have special services .\nboy detective . publisher : avon . not all countries have special services . - spine split most of the way , cover detached . issue : 2 / year : 1951condition : fr / g . this includes cgc , pgx and cbcs graded comic books .\nsparkling love 1 nn fn ( 6 . 0 ) joe kubert 1953 romance young realsitc avon comics\npublishers of mass market fiction have struggled with declining sales in recent years , but avon , a top publisher of romance fiction in that format , has adapted over the years and continues to be an important romance house as it celebrates its 75th anniversary this year .\npublisher : avon . underworld story . not all countries have special services . issue : 1 / year : 1950condition : g . this includes cgc , pgx and cbcs graded comic books . no exceptions . sku : u2 - 94 - 379 . first issue .\nfolly books is a small independent publisher based near bath , specialising in social and industrial history , military history , industrial archaeology and the very best of local history .\nrobotmen of the lost planet # 1 cbcs 4 . 0 ( crm / ow ) avon 1952 scarce\nstehlik reports to michael morrison , president and publisher of harpercollins , who leads the general books group , including the morrow and harper divisions , with avon books , william morrow hardcovers , william morrow paperbacks , dey street , voyager , and the digital - first impulse imprint .\npeter rabbit . publisher : avon . space mouse appears . this includes cgc , pgx and cbcs graded comic books . no exceptions . issue : 19 / year : 1953condition : vg . not all countries have special services . unique text stories on bottom of 15 pages .\nas avon published more heavily in the romance genre , it discovered a gem in the flame and the flower ( 1972 ) by kathleen woodiwiss , the first avon title to make the new york times list . william morrow and avon were acquired from hearst in 1999 by harpercollins , which created the william morrow group .\nflying saucers # 1 c . touch avon comics 1950 wally wood art fawcette cvr ( c # 17670 )\nfamous gangsters , # 2 , dec . 1951 , avon periodicals , wally wood cover , split , gd\nall - true detective cases # 3 grade 5 . 0 gold age ( 1954 ) find from avon !\nharpercollins wins the prestigious publisher of the year award at the bookseller industry awards , praised by judges for its innovative digital activity , sharp focus on authors , and thriving educational division .\nstories in the modern manner ( 282 pp . ) \u0097edited by philip rahv and william phillips\u0097avon ( 35\u00a2 ) .\ngrade : fn 6 . 0 . published 1952 by realistic comics / avon . art by everett raymond kinstler , ed goldfarb , maurice gutwirth and louis zansky . tales of romance with lush , lurid covers reprinted from avon paperbacks .\nin full - page newspaper ads last week , another publisher clamorously announced a deal quietly swung four months ago . the buyer : the hearst corp . , still ( with 14 dailies ) one of the largest u . s . newspaper empires . the buy : avon publications inc . , publishers of paperback books .\nrocket to the moon fn - / 5 . 5 - rare golden age avon sci - fi one - shot !\navon ' s editorial director helen huthwaite has been promoted to publishing director as the imprint expands and launches a new logo .\npublished 1949 by avon publications . art by walter johnson , manny stallman , ed waldman and frank r . sieminski . featuring a painted cover reprinted from avon paperback # 252 . no other love ! ; running wild ; i pawned my love !\na spokesperson for harpercollins declined to respond directly to courtney ' s criticisms of the publisher , saying only :\navon is right behind polly courtney ' s timely and important book . our experience tells us it has a great look and feel and we think polly will be delighted when she sees it flying off the shelves .\nthis is a chart to show the when this publisher published books . along the x axis is time , and on the y axis is the count of editions published . click here to skip the chart .\nwe have acquired two companies\u2014ardis , the esteemed publisher of titles of russian interest ; and in london , duckworth , founded by virginia woolf\u2019s half - brother , gerald duckworth , and independent for over 100 years .\nfrom 1953 , from avon publishing . an avon one shot . diary of doom , ghost of the coal mine , the giant from earth , and the haunted arrow . slight spine roll , small tear top edge . three western stories , including .\nromantic love # 1 ( sep - oct 1949 , avon ) ! gd2 . 0 + ! rare golden age romance work !\npublished 1951 by avon publications . grade : pr 0 . 5 . art by gerald mccann , john rosenberger and vince alascia . featuring a painted cover reprinted from avon paperback # 143 . ; marie swain , rod - baby ! 32 pages , full color .\nin 1969 peter mayer , who would later go on to become ceo of penguin books , was appointed v - p and publisher with a mandate to acquire better books and set the house on a new course . that also was the year avon published its first paperback original\u2014jack hoffman\u2019s reap in tears , which became a bestseller\u2014opening a new chapter for the company and the industry .\ncbcs certification # : 17 - 00a52f8 - 012 . avon , 1952 . sorry for the inconvenience . we are very easy to work with .\nfor your consideration is a very high grade example of the 1950 avon classic paperback book an earthman on venus . nice glossy covers . appears unread .\nin the 1960s , when comics saw a resurgence of popularity ascribable in large measure to the success of marvel comics , the small reprint house iw / super comics produced several short - lived titles reprinting various avon stories . avon comics itself may be best remembered in sf circles for the bound - in comics included in the pulp magazine out of this world adventures ( 1951 ) , again consisting of unsold copies of various avon productions . [ gst / drl ]\nrocket to the moon fn - / 5 . 5 . rare avon 1 shot from 1951 . very solid copy ! nice cover colors with ow pages .\nin 2011 , avon launched its digital - first impulse imprint , which stehlik said \u201chas been a hugely successful model company - wide , growing sales and building successful author careers . \u201d impulse reached sales of 4 million books in 2015 , and other avon imprints , such as witness and voyager , have launched impulse platforms .\ncow puncher # 1 ( cgc 6 . 0 ) c - o / w pgs ; hanging panels ; kubert ; avon ; 1947 ( c # 19827 )\navon has been publishing award - winning mass markets since 1941 . it is recognized for having pioneered the historical romance category and continues to publish in wide variety of other genres , including paranormal , urban fantasy , contemporary and regency . avon has produced a plethora of bestselling and award - winning authors , including julia quinn , kerrelyn sparks , jeaniene frost , lynsay sands , sarah maclean and stephanie laurens . avon red also publishes popular erotica , including cathryn fox , carla swafford and lauren hawkeye .\ncaptain steve savage 1950 series nn ( no . 1 ) , 1950 - no . 9 , jan 1953 first issue not by avon , but by superior ( canadian ) 1954 series : no . 5 , sep - oct 1954 - no . 13 , may - jun 1956 formerly sensational police cases ( avon ) 1954 series .\n\u201cfor us the brand is about the author , \u201d senior v - p and publisher liate stehlik said . avon boasts some of the bestselling authors in the genre , including kathleen woodiwiss , johanna lindsey , elizabeth lowell , julia quinn , lisa kleypas , and susan elizabeth phillips . stehlik said the current market for historical romance \u201chas not diminished . that and contemporary [ romance ] remain strong , and those subgenres account for most of our books . \u201d\nin 2000 , harpercollins acquires independent publisher 4th estate . victoria barnsley of 4th estate is appointed as head of harpercollins uk . the same year , harpercollins worldwide sales exceed $ 1bn for the first time . acquisition of rights to publish mind , body and spirit titles formerly owned by element books .\nharpercollins uk launches avon , the brand - new home of commercial fiction for women , aimed specifically at new and growing retail streams such as supermarkets , high street bookshops and the internet .\ngreat everett raymond kintsler cover . intimate confessions # 4 . avon realistic , new york city . 4 . 5 vg nice mid grade . off - white paper . upper top right corner .\nrocket to the moon fn - / 5 . 5 . rare avon 1 shot from 1951 . bc in great shape with very little wear ( much nicer then front ) . item for sale .\navon , a division of harpercollins , publishes the very best commercial fiction . dynamic and diverse , the avon list encompasses a variety of genres including women\u2019s fiction , saga , crime and thriller . we are the home of bestselling authors including cl taylor , katerina diamond , phillipa ashley and some of the brightest new talent in the charts today . whatever your tastes , there\u2019ll be something here for you .\ncow puncher comics , 1947 series . no . 1 , 1947 - no . 7 , 1949 also , cow puncher , 1953 . no number , reprint of cow puncher comics ( avon ) # 2\n\u201ci couldn\u2019t be prouder to lead the avon team \u2013 there isn\u2019t a more committed , hardworking and talented bunch in the industry ,\nshe said .\navon has long been home for me and 2016 was a spectacular year , i feel immeasurable pride to see it going from strength to strength , with our long list of industry - leading commercial authors producing some of the most talked about books in publishing . \u201d\nstehlik , who joined the company 10 years ago and also oversees william morrow , further refined avon\u2019s focus on romance . \u201cnow we do [ all kinds of ] romance\u2014especially historical romance\u2014and women\u2019s fiction , \u201d stehlik said .\nan earthman on venus by ralph milne farley avon 285 , 1950 , first printing with uncredited classic pulp - style cover art . tight and crisp , bright colors ; looks almost new . very scarce in this condition .\nart by gene fawcette and gerald mccann . cover by gene fawcette . also featuring an impressive contents page illustrated by gene fawcette on the inside front cover . 32 pages , full color . published 1952 by avon publications .\navon periodicals slave girl comics # 1 1949 in g / vg 3 . 0 condition . little gloss , moderate to heavy cover creasing and wear . pages and cover firmly attached , cream colored pages with tanning on the edges .\nart by wally wood , leonard starr , ed waldman and howard larsen . featuring a painted cover reprinted from avon paperback # 292 . evelyn ellis\u2014queen of the gangsters ! ; king of the convicts ! 32 pages , full color .\ncover by gene fawcette . science fiction adventure from avon , featuring stories and art from legends in the comics and sci - fi fields . also featuring the finest contents page yet , illustrated by everett raymond kinstler on the inside front cover .\nher decision to publicly ditch her publisher was the result of\nthree years of pent\u2013up frustration\n, she said .\npeople are looking at my books and saying ' you ' ve turned chick lit ' ,\nshe said .\nthe irony is that what ' s inside the books hasn ' t changed . to give avon their due , in terms of the editorial process they didn ' t try to change what ' s inside into something different . it ' s the packaging . from the reader ' s perspective , they ' ll see it on the shelf and think this is chick lit , and it ' s not .\nimpulse is a digital - first imprint . avon impulse focuses on new adult and short stories by fan favorite authors such as james rollins and jefferson bass . witness impulse publishes mystery , thrillers and procedurals . avon impulse works on all romance genres , with a focus on contemporary . impulse is also a platform for submitting original works for consideration by our editorial team . several authors , including candis terry and jennifer ryan , have converted from just published e - originals to writing frontlist mass markets .\navon / realistic comics . sparkling love # nn . this issue has off white ! interior pages , which is fabulous for an issue 65 years old . cover is fully attached , book lays flat , supple pages and cover , no brittleness .\nstories by walter johnson and others . art by walter johnson and others . ; flash harper : the death doll ; the saint detective cases . 32 pages , full color . published 1949 by avon publications . grade : pr 0 . 5 .\nart by walter johnson , manny stallman , ed waldman and frank r . sieminski . featuring a painted cover reprinted from avon paperback # 252 . no other love ! ; running wild ; i pawned my love ! 48 pages , full color .\npublished 1954 by avon publications . art by louis zansky and rafael astarita . cover by everett raymond kinstler . the dream next door ; deadline for love ! ; too great a temptation ; our stolen love ; promotions for harry ; love across the atlantic .\npublished 1951 by avon publications . this is a low grade item . the story will be complete and readable , butthe item itself will have major defects . 5\ncumulative spine split . of comics , generally about 25 - 40 comics depending on page count .\ngrade : gd 2 . 0 . published 1954 by avon publications . this is a low grade item . the story will be complete and readable , butthe item itself will have major defects . of comics , generally about 25 - 40 comics depending on page count .\npublished 1952 by realistic comics / avon . grade : fr 1 . 0 . this is a low grade item . the story will be complete and readable , butthe item itself will have major defects . cover detached at one staple . centerfold detached at one staple .\npublished 1952 by avon publications . grade : gd - 1 . 8 . this is a low grade item . the story will be complete and readable , butthe item itself will have major defects . of comics , generally about 25 - 40 comics depending on page count .\ngrade : gd - 1 . 8 . published 1951 by avon publications . of comics , generally about 25 - 40 comics depending on page count . this is a low grade item . the story will be complete and readable , butthe item itself will have major defects .\ngrade : gd - 1 . 8 . published 1954 by avon publications . this is a low grade item . the story will be complete and readable , butthe item itself will have major defects . of comics , generally about 25 - 40 comics depending on page count .\navon publications . issue date : june 1953 . this golden age comic book . this is a very rare comic book . the comic book is in well preserved condition . comic book valuation guide for issue # 1 we have shown the valuation for this magazine on your own .\nsabah khan has been appointed to the harpercollins imprint as pr manager from publicity agency pha media where she was account director , and recruitment is in progress for new marketing and editorial roles . avon has also unveiled a refreshed logo , set to be printed on their books from summer 2017 .\nart by wally wood , joe orlando , sid greene , al williamson , frank frazetta , wally wood , roy krenkel , and howard larsen . cover by everett raymond kinstler . science fiction adventure from avon , featuring stories and art from legends in the comics and sci - fi fields .\npublished 1954 by avon publications . cover by everett raymond kinstler . art by bill molno , leonard starr , ed waldman and george roussos . blood on arkansas ; killer ! final issue under this title ; the series continues as captain steve savage ( 1954 - 56 2nd series ) # 5 .\npublished 1951 by avon publications . grade : fr 1 . 0 . this is a low grade item . the story will be complete and readable , butthe item itself will have major defects . coupon cut from back cover , 2\nspine split from bottom of comic , centerfold detached at one staple .\nstrange worlds # 1 from avon periodicals , 1950 , a rare sci - fi book ! in vg 4 . 0 condition because it is solidly stapled and has very nice pages , but the two pieces out on the cover bring this otherwise fine to fine book down to a vg 4 . 0 .\ncorrection : a previous version of this article stated liate stehlik had been with avon for 20 years ; she has been there for 10 years , not 20 . the article also included harlequin as part of the general books group under michael morrison . harlequin is a completely separate division and not overseen by morrison .\nart by howard larsen . cover by howard larsen . tales of adventure in the ancient past featuring malu , a princess taken captive as a slave girl , and her defender , the warrior garth . final issue of the series ; one last malu story appeared in strange worlds ( 1950 avon ) # 3 .\n( first series , first print , avon periodicals . ) . copies in presentable shape are seriously scarce . typically when an example of this elusive issue does surface it ' s an annoying\nphotocopy edition\nor an uncertified\nfiller copy\nthat looks trashed , so don ' t miss this unusual opportunity !\neverett kinstler cover .\ndillinger ,\nmachine - gun kelly ,\nand\nwaxie gordon .\n. also includes\nthe mystery of suite no . 13 ,\nwhich is a reprint from famous gangsters ( 1951 ) # 2 , itself a reprint from saint ( 1947 avon ) # 7 .\ngrade : gd 2 . 5 . published 1952 by avon publications .\nmutiny at bradburn !\n. ( art by mort lawrence ) ,\nblood ran thick !\n. ( pencils by lazarus , inks by vince alascia ) ,\nlouie donato , boss of the convicts\n( art by gerald mccann ? ) .\ngrade : gd 2 . 0 . published 1954 by avon publications . cover art by everett raymond kinstler .\ni was a .\nport of missing girls ,\nart by louis ravielli ; struggling actress janis is hired by karl norton , then learns he wants her to help smuggle diamonds across the border ; she is threatened with death unless she complies .\nthe purchase of avon was one more signpost along the new path that the hearst empire has followed since the death of william randolph hearst in 1951 . in constructing his corporate cat ' s cradle , hearst paid so little attention to the ledger that in 1940 an economist , wading through hearst ' s 94 separate corporations , discovered outstanding debts of $ 126 million . what hearst . . .\nfellow novelist michele gorman , who was at the launch , said she did not have a problem with her own novel , single in the city , being marketed as chick lit by its publisher penguin .\nin my case the jacket very accurately reflects the story ,\nshe said .\nbut at the end of the day , we do judge books by their covers , and if it doesn ' t do what it says on the tin it will have disappointed readers . publishing houses do tend to take a single broad brush approach to books by women , for women , and we as writers don ' t have creative control over our covers or our titles .\nbad men of the west # 1 avon periodicals 1951 . comic is in good condition 2 . 0 . comic has wear along the spine , a minor stain on the front cover , creasing and some soiling on the back cover , front cover appears to have been re - stapled . please see pictures for a more accurate description . if you have any questions please let me know . thanks for looking !\nasked how avon will survive in a tough mass market category , pamela jaffee , senior director of publicity and brand development , said , \u201cdue to our expansion into the digital market , where we have seen definite growth through the impulse platform , we are well positioned . our list is a perfect size for the market , and we believe that we are publishing the optimal quantity of titles to meet marketplace demand . \u201d\nromantic love ( 1949 - 1950 avon ) nn ( 1 - 3 / 1953 ) good . up to 8 comics or 2 magazines , or 1 trade will be 10 . 00 . free giveaways and blaring trumpets in 20 key categories . the avalanche continues ! = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = .\nit ' s a man ' s world ( given the tagline by avon ,\nbut it takes a woman to run it\n) is set in the world of lads ' mags , following the story of alexa harris , asked to head up a magazine , banter , with an all - male editorial team . subjected to\nlight - hearted\nmisogyny in the office , alexa also finds herself the victim of a hate campaign by women ' s rights activists .\nalong with being voracious book buyers , \u201cromance readers like to congregate , in person and online , \u201d stehlik noted , so building community is very important . in 2014 , avon launched kisscon , a series of multiauthor bookstore events in different cities where fans can meet and interact with their favorite writers . the next event is in april at changing hands in phoenix . \u201cwe hope to draw [ romance fans ] to these events , as well as bring readers together via social media and other digital activities , \u201d stehlik said . these include monthly \u201cre - read\u201d - along online events throughout 2016 , beginning january 29 with romance author sarah maclean hosting a rereading of the flame and the flower .\nfrom avon from 1951 . - - - - - - check out the pic for a great look - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - grade gd .\nmonthly pay - as - you - go digital access \u2014 $ 2 . 99\nif you check the\nremember me\nbox , you will be automatically signed in for 30 days to urltoken when you visit in the future .\nif you are accessing urltoken on a public computer , you are advised not to click on the\nremember me\noption .\nwhen wicked comes calling . . . when a mysterious stranger finds his way into her bedchamber and offers his help in landing a duke , . . .\nfirst time available ! 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' c . l . taylor , author of the fear\non the afternoon of nick and lisa\u2019s wedding , their close friend is found poised on a hotel window . . .\nthe voice of modern women is back ! perfect for fans of milly johnson and carole matthews .\nnate turner has a nice life . he has a steady job as a driving examiner , and lives with his wife sinead and son flynn in a lovely house in a good part of town . yes , it\u2019s a very nice life .\nwhen gracie ashcroft wakes after a crash with severe amnesia , she must choose whether to live a life through other people\u2019s memories or to start a new life all her own .\ndiscovering her late mother left her an old flower farm , gracie leaves her fianc\u00e9 , best friend and the home full of forgotten memories behind , hoping to learn . . .\nwhen dorothy meets robbie , she falls for him quickly and it\u2019s not long before the pair are engaged . but then an unexpected pregnancy puts everything at risk , and dorothy is left alone \u2013 with robbie nowhere to be seen .\nheartbroken , dorothy picks up the pieces of her life as a working girl in battersea . . .\nwhen a young josie masters sees a boy wearing a red football shirt , dylan jones , being taken by a clown at a carnival , she tries to alert the crowds . but it\u2019s too late . dylan has disappeared\u2026\nthirty years later , josie is working as a police officer in bath . the remains of the body of a child have . . .\n\u2018if you like your conspiracies twisty , your action bone - jarring , and your heroes impossibly dashing , then look no farther . \u2019 mark dawson\nwhen twelve - year - old valentina fails to return from a visit to her father in moscow , alarm bells start ringing . her rich and . . .\nescape to the devon coast , with part four of a brand - new four - part serial from the author of willow cottage .\ndaisy wickens has returned to ottercombe bay , the picturesque devon town where her mother died when she was a girl . she plans to leave as soon as her great uncle\u2019s funeral is over , but great uncle reg had other ideas . he\u2019s left daisy a significant . . .\nevie gallagher is regretting her hasty move into a care home . she may be seventy - five and recently widowed , but she\u2019s absolutely not dead yet . and so , one morning , evie walks out of sheldon lodge and . . .\nescape to the devon coast , with part three of a brand - new four - part serial from the author of willow cottage .\nfans of jill mansell and carole matthews will love this gorgeous new book from the author of the bestselling cornish caf\u00e9 series .\njess has lived at the idyllic flower farm on the isles of scilly her whole life , but when her boyfriend adam leaves without explanation , jess discovers that even her little slice of cornish heaven can be . . .\nan unforgettable saga , full of romance , shocking secrets and page - turning scandal . . ."]}
{"id": 56351, "summary": [{"text": "telephone slamming is an illegal telecommunications practice , in which a subscriber 's telephone service is changed without their consent .", "topic": 3}, {"text": "slamming became a more visible issue after the deregulation of the telecommunications industry in the mid-1980s , especially after several brutal price wars between the major telecommunications companies .", "topic": 3}, {"text": "the term slamming was coined by mick ahearn , who was a consumer marketing manager at at&t in september 1987 .", "topic": 31}, {"text": "the inspiration for the term came from the ease at which a competitor could switch a customer 's service away from at&t by falsely notifying a telephone company that an at&t customer had elected to switch to their service .", "topic": 22}, {"text": "this process gave at&t 's competitors a \" slam dunk \" method for the unauthorized switching of a customer 's long distance service .", "topic": 32}, {"text": "the term slamming became an industry standard term for this practice .", "topic": 4}, {"text": "variations of this concept include \" merchant account slamming \" or \" credit card processing slamming \" where a business 's debit/credit processing terminal are reprogrammed so that charges are processed through a different company , and \" domain slamming \" where an internet domain name registrar is changed . ", "topic": 26}], "title": "telephone slamming", "paragraphs": ["long distance telephone service - - corrupt practices - - united states . | telephone slamming - - united states - - auditing .\ntelecommunications [ electronic resource ] : telephone slamming and its harmful effects : report to the ch . . .\nthe exploding problem of telephone slamming in america [ microform ] : hearings before the permanent subco . . .\ntelecommunications [ microform ] : telephone slamming and its harmful effects : statement of eljay b . bowr . . .\nand it is not just the smaller , less well - known telephone companies who are facing questions over potential slamming .\nslamming is the illegal practice of switching a telephone customer\u2019s long - distance service provider to another carrier without the customer\u2019s permission .\nlong distance telephone service - - corrupt practices - - united states . | telecommunication - - corrupt practices - - united states . | telephone slamming - - united states - - auditing .\nbe aware of the methods telephone companies can use to change your authorized telephone company legally . the fcc ' s rules require telephone companies to obtain your clear permission to make such a change .\ncramming , slamming and ramming are three of a growing number of scams being perpetrated on unaware telephone , wireless and internet customers .\ntelecommunications [ electronic resource ] : telephone slamming and its harmful effects : report to th . . . | national library of australia\ntelecommunications [ microform ] : telephone slamming and its harmful effects : statement of eljay b . . . . | national library of australia\nslamming\n- - the unauthorized switching of long - distance telephone service [ microform ] : report made by t . . .\nask your local telephone company to place a\nfreeze\non your account to keep anyone other than you from changing your authorized telephone company selection .\nyour name and address , the telephone number that was\nslammed ,\nand a telephone number where you can be reached during the business day .\nslamming is the illegal practice of changing your local or long distance telephone service without your permission . before a telephone company can switch a customer , it must obtain the customer\u2019s permission through a written or electronic letter of agency , an electronic verification from the customer\u2019s telephone number or independent third party verification .\nthe names and telephone numbers of the telephone company employees that you spoke with in an effort to resolve your complaint and the dates you spoke with them .\nslamming is the unauthorized switching of a consumer\u2019s local or long distance telephone service to a different company , and it can result in higher rates and unnecessary fees .\nvictims of slamming should complain to the telephone company in the first instance . if that ' s unsuccessful , ofcom has two arbitration services - urltoken or cisas at urltoken\nfeel the love this month with one month free professional telephone answering for your business .\nfor more on cramming , slamming and ramming , visit teletruth\u2019s web site , urltoken .\nthose who have become victims of slamming can complain to one of two independent schemes .\nslamming ,\nor switching a consumer ' s telephone carrier without his or her knowledge or consent , is prohibited by the fcc ' s rules . the commission enforces these rules by investigating individual complaints and patterns of slamming practices and punishes those who slam .\nyou must include a copy of any bill you are complaining about . please indicate on the copy of the bill the name of the slamming telephone company and the disputed charges .\ntelecommunications [ electronic resource ] : telephone slamming and its harmful effects : report to the chairman , permanent subcommittee on investigations , committee on governmental affairs , u . s . senate\nread your phone bill carefully each month and report unfamiliar charges to your local telephone company .\nslamming is the illegal practice of switching a consumer ' s traditional wireline telephone company for local , local toll , or long distance service without permission . the fcc ' s slamming rules help protect consumers from illegal switches , and provide a remedy if you ' ve been slammed . the rules also prohibit unreasonable delays in an authorized switch by your local telephone company .\nprotecting consumers against slamming [ microform ] : hearing before the subcommittee on telecommunication . . .\nif you have been slammed , but discover it after you have paid the bill of the slamming company , the slamming company must pay your authorized company 150 percent of the charges you paid the slamming company . out of this amount , your authorized company will reimburse you 50 percent of the charges you paid the slamming company . or , you can ask your authorized company to recalculate and resend your bill using its rates instead of the slamming company ' s rates .\nyou do not have to pay for service up to 30 days after being slammed if you have not paid your bill . this means you do not have to pay either your authorized telephone company or the slamming company . after 30 days , you must pay your authorized company for service , but at its rates , not the slamming company\u2019s rates . please be sure to dispute any unpaid charges from the slamming company with your local telephone provider to avoid any interruption of service .\n\u0093slamming\u0094 refers to the practice of deceptively switching a telephone customer\u0092s long distance carrier , without the customer\u0092s permission . \u0093cramming\u0094 refers to the practice of placing unsolicited monthly recurring charges on a customer\u0092s bills .\ncustomers have the right to use any telephone carrier they choose and to change carriers whenever they wish . it is important for customers to select their own telephone company because different companies charge different rates .\ndomain slamming , or domain name slamming , which is similar to telephone slamming scams , refers to the practice of sending fake renewal notices or bills to domain name registrants that are actually disguised service transfer notices . [ 1 ] [ 2 ] responding to a fake renewal notice often results in a higher fee for the registrant ' s domain name and an unauthorized transfer to a different registrar or service provider . [ 1 ] [ 3 ] registrar domain locking can help defend against domain slamming attempts .\nverisign accused of dns slamming by thomas c . greene ( march 26 , 2002 ) , the register\nanthony williams is one of the thousands of customers who have fallen victim to ' phone slamming ' .\nalways examine your telephone bill immediately and thoroughly . if you see a new telephone company name on your bill , call the number that ' s shown on that portion of the bill and ask for an explanation .\ncramming is the illegal practice of adding charges to your telephone bill for services that you did not order .\nyour local telephone company will continue to provide your local telephone service . your local long distance ( local toll service ) , in most cases , can also be switched to our service . please call customer service .\nif you think your telephone company has been changed without your permission , contact your original telephone company . if this does not resolve the problem , contact the telecommunications industry ombudsman ( tio ) on 1800 062 058 .\ntaking its strongest action yet against the illegal practice of telephone slamming , the federal communications commission essentially shut down a small long - distance operator called the fletcher companies yesterday and fined it $ 5 . 7 million .\ndomain slamming is perceived as a deceptive and dishonest practice . as the domain name industry claims to value ideals such as\ntransparency\nand\ngood faith ,\nslamming seems to be particularly discordant and harmful .\napart from slamming , there are other forms of mis - selling that primarily involve mis - representation ( for example if you are misled as to the relationship between the \u201cnew\u201d telephone company and bt ) or pressurised selling .\nalso , tell your authorized local telephone company that you want all charges for switching companies removed from your bill .\npursuant to a congressional request , gao provided information on : ( 1 ) which entities or companies engage in telephone slamming violations ; ( 2 ) the process by which the providers defraud consumers ; and ( 3 ) what the federal communications commission ( fcc ) , state regulatory entities , and the telecommunications industry has done to curtail slamming .\nif you have paid your bill , federal law requires the slamming company to pay your authorized company 150 percent of the charges you paid the slamming company , and then your authorized company must refund to you 50 percent of the charges you paid the slamming company or , alternatively , federal law allows you to ask your carrier to recalculate your bill using the slamming company\u2019s rates ( which you may wish to do if the rates were lower than your authorized carrier\u2019s rates ) .\nthe practice , known as ' slamming ' , has become so widespread that the industry watchdog has pledged a crackdown .\nslamming is so common because phone companies do not need a signature or written consent to switch customers to their tariffs .\ncontact the company that slammed your telephone service right away . tell them to fix the problem immediately . if you did not pay the slammer\u2019s bill , inform the slamming company that you will not pay for the first 30 days of service .\nin 2008 , the fcc imposed a $ 5 . 1 million forfeiture action against las vegas - based horizon telecom for slamming . earlier , in 2005 , sprint agreed to a $ 4 million fcc consent decree to resolve a slamming investigation .\nslamming\nis a telephone industry term for switching a customer from one long - distance company to another , without the customer ' s consent . we expressly forbid this practice . to make sure slamming never occurs , we use a careful , methodical way of confirming all orders . either we use third - party verification - where an outside company verifies and records your explicit consent to switch service - or we use a your digital signature on your online application . adding a pic freeze to your telephone line ( s ) is also a good way to deter slamming after your service has been switched .\nbe sure to dispute any unpaid charges from the cramming company with your local telephone provider to avoid any interruption of service .\npensioner wyn speight , whose telephone is connected to her personal alarm , became a victim of the practice earlier this year .\nthen there\u2019s the deregulated world of voip , where all that slamming stuff is not necessarily governed by the regulatory communication bodies .\ncontact your desired long distance provider and notify them of the \u201cslamming , \u201d and ask them to reinstate your rate plan .\nconsumer anti - slamming act [ microform ] : report of the committee on commerce , science , and transportatio . . .\nif you have paid the unauthorized phone company , your authorized company will either credit you 50 percent of the charges you paid the slamming company or , if you prefer , rerate the charges based on its rates instead of the slamming company\u2019s rates . .\nafter booking , all of the property\u2019s details , including telephone and address , are provided in your booking confirmation and your account .\nfcc chairman ajit pai discusses fcc efforts to help protect consumers from the illegal and harmful practices of slamming - the unauthorized change of a consumer ' s preferred telephone company - and cramming - the placement of unauthorized charges on a consumer ' s phone bill .\ntelecommunications [ microform ] : telephone slamming and its harmful effects : statement of eljay b . bowron , assistant comptroller general for special investigations , office of special investigations , before the permanent subcommittee on investigations , committee on governmental affairs , u . s . senate\nslamming , the practice of switching a telephone customer\u2019s long - distance service provider to another carrier without the customer\u2019s permission , has also attracted sophisticated scam artists . while the federal communications committee ( fcc ) and state regulators have helped curb the practice , it still persists .\nwhen slamming occurs , a customer ' s existing phone company , such as bt , will often pursue a complaint on their behalf .\nunited states . general accounting office . ( 1998 ) . telecommunications telephone slamming and its harmful effects : report to the chairman , permanent subcommittee on investigations , committee on governmental affairs , u . s . senate . washington , dc : u . s . general accounting office\nunited states . general accounting office . telecommunications [ electronic resource ] : telephone slamming and its harmful effects : report to the chairman , permanent subcommittee on investigations , committee on governmental affairs , u . s . senate u . s . general accounting office washington , dc 1998\npublic service commissions in all other states , the district of columbia and puerto rico process slamming complaints arising within those jurisdictions . if you live in a state or territory that processes slamming complaints , check the website of its public service commission for information on filing a complaint .\nas of july 1 , 1998 , state law makes slamming illegal in georgia . slamming happens when a local or long distance telephone company switches your service provider without your knowledge or consent . previously limited to long distance service , slamming is on the rise as competition expands to local service and local toll calling markets . the georgia public service commission may penalize a phone company up to $ 15 , 000 for each violation . additionally , a penalty of $ 10 , 000 may be assessed for each day on which said violation ( s ) continues .\nthe names of your local and long distance telephone companies and the long distance company to which you were changed without your knowledge or permission .\nunited states . general accounting office . 1998 , telecommunications [ electronic resource ] : telephone slamming and its harmful effects : report to the chairman , permanent subcommittee on investigations , committee on governmental affairs , u . s . senate u . s . general accounting office washington , dc\nat the fcc open meeting on june 7 , 2018 , the commission approved measures to help consumers with slamming and cramming . learn more .\nif you have been slammed but have not paid the bill of the slamming company , you do not have to pay the slamming company for up to 30 days after being slammed . you also do not have to pay your authorized telephone company for any charges for up to 30 days . after 30 days , you must pay your authorized company for service , but at its rates , not the slammer ' s rates .\n\u201csliding\u201d is a form of slamming . it takes place when a phone company uses a customer ' s request for a change in service to add , change or \u201cslide\u201d the customer to an unauthorized telephone service . for example , a customer may request to change their long - distance service provider . when the customer receives their telephone bill , they discover that their regional toll service was also changed , but without the customer\u2019s permission .\nthe fcc ' s new rules also strengthen the verification procedures used by carriers to confirm telephone carrier switches . in addition , the fcc adopted procedures to regulate\nfreezes ,\nwhich are services offered by local telephone carriers that enable consumers to protect themselves from slamming . if a consumer asks the local telephone carrier to place a freeze on his or her account , generally no carrier will be able to make changes to that account unless and until a consumer expressly agrees to lift the freeze . the fcc ' s new rules will go into effect in april of 1999 .\ncall your local telephone company . tell them that you did not order service from the new long distance company , that you would like to be reconnected to your long distance company , and that you want any\nchange charges\n( the charge for switching companies ) taken off your telephone bill .\na growing number of scams are being perpetrated on telephone and internet customers . think you can easily identify bogus charges on your bill ? good luck .\nif this has happened to you , you are one of a growing number of people who have been a victim of\nslamming\n. slamming is the name the telecoms industry has given to the practice of swapping a consumer ' s residential phone line over to a new company without their consent .\nillegal churn\nis officially known as\nslamming\n. people telecom has form for this offence , having accepted undertakings for slamming from accc in 2010 , two years after the m2 takeover .\naccepting undertakings\nis a complicated business , but if you read the text at the link :\nalthough btc broadband is not responsible for slamming incidents , we are doing everything possible to help you protect yourself and to help straighten things out if you are a victim of slamming . that\u2019s because we\u2019re committed to being your most trustworthy and reliable provider of telecommunications services and to delivering the best customer performance .\nasking for written information in response to a telephone solicitation . sometimes if you do not specifically say that all you want is information , you are slammed .\nyes . when you place your order and your verification process has been completed , you will need to call your local telephone company and ask that the freeze be removed . our customer care associates can give you the proper code to use when you call your local telephone company . please call with any questions .\ndomain slamming can result in the unauthorized transfers of domain names and higher renewal rates or fees . it also erodes user confidence with fraudulent offers or statements .\ncall your local telephone company , state that you did not consent to the switch , and ask that it return you to your chosen local or long distance company at no charge ( no charge for the switch or for the switch back to your chosen carrier ) . request a \u201cpic freeze\u201d to avoid future slamming .\nthat was by far the largest fine the commission had levied for slamming , communications industry jargon for switching a customer ' s long - distance provider without explicit permission . since the breakup of the bell system in 1984 , the commission had assessed a total of less than $ 2 million in fines for slamming violations .\nrespect the privacy of others . urltoken will make an effort to obscure email addresses , telephone numbers , website addresses , social media accounts , and similar details .\nit is not known exactly how widespread slamming is , but ofcom has investigated several respectable household names - including the post office and tesco - over the issue .\ncarefully read all promotional forms and printed literature , including the fine print , before signing up for telephone or any other services that will be billed to your phone .\nrespect the privacy of others . urltoken will make an effort to obscure email addresses , telephone numbers , website addresses , social media accounts , and other similar details .\n' slamming\u2019 is the most severe form of mis - selling . it ' s when your service is transferred to a new phone company without your knowledge or consent .\nslamming is when your long distance company or local service provider is illegally switched by a competing long distance company or local service provider - without your knowledge or permission .\nslamming practices can result in a breach of icann ' s registrar accreditation agreement ( raa ) if information on domain name transfers is not reported correctly . [ 9 ]\nin december 1998 , the fcc adopted new anti - slamming rules . the new rules take the profit out of slamming by excusing customers who have been slammed from having to pay for some slamming charges . under the new rules , any carrier that a consumer calls to report being slammed must inform the consumer that he or she is not required to pay any slamming charges incurred for the first 30 days after the unauthorized switch . if the consumer fails to notice that he or she was slammed and has already paid the bill of the slamming carrier , the unauthorized carrier is required to remit those payments to the authorized carrier . after receiving that amount , the authorized carrier shall issue the consumer a refund or a credit of any amount that he or she paid in excess of the charges they would have paid to the authorized carrier .\ncramming is the illegal practice of placing unauthorized charges on your local , long - distance or wireless telephone bill , usually by a third party not known to the customer .\nyou know who does remember those days ? the somewhat \u201cdemented\u201d couple in this aussie ad for panasonic cordless phones , whose marriage improved immeasurably once they cut the telephone cord .\nthe fcc recently proposed a $ 5 . 3 million fine against tele circuit network corporation for apparent slamming and cramming . consumer complaints helped spur the fcc ' s investigation .\nan industry source said it was difficult to prove that sales managers were knowingly encouraging slamming , but ofcom is likely to call on them to tighten up their monitoring procedures .\nyou can protect against slamming by calling your local telephone company to request that your account includes a \u201cpic freeze\u201d and other consumer - protection features such as a third - party billing block . a pic freeze prevents your phone company from changing your long distance company without your express approval . a third party billing block prevents your local phone company from acting as a \u201cbilling company\u201d and adding another company\u2019s charges to your phone bill . these features will ensure that your long distance carrier cannot be changed without your written or verbal consent , and it discourages slamming because carriers other than your chosen carrier cannot bill you for services by placing their charges on your local telephone bill . other actions to consider include :\nthese scams have been around for years but continue to be replayed on unwitting telephone customers . however , the newest scam , ramming , adds a new dimension to the game :\nthe term slamming was coined by mick ahearn who was a consumer marketing manager at at & t in september 1987 . the inspiration for the term came from the ease at which a competitor could switch a customer\u2019s service away from at & t by falsely notifying a telephone company that an at & t customer had elected to switch to their service . this process gave at & t\u2019s competitors a \u201cslam dunk\u201d method for the unauthorized switching of a customer\u2019s long distance service . the term slamming became an industry standard term for this practice .\n{ { citation | title = telecommunications [ electronic resource ] : telephone slamming and its harmful effects : report to the chairman , permanent subcommittee on investigations , committee on governmental affairs , u . s . senate | author1 = united states . general accounting office | year = 1998 | publisher = u . s . general accounting office | language = english } }\nso , eric , like you , i think this is most likely an administrative error , not\nillegal churn\n( aka\nslamming\n) . people telecom ' s previous offence was for misrepresentation resulting in slamming , whereas in this case , they do not appear to have contacted the op at all . straight up telephone slamming , where a marketer simply falsely notifies a telco that a subscriber is switching , is rarely mentioned in australia , though it is not unknown in the us . however , if the op has real evidence ( or could obtain this through legal discovery , of say , e - mail trails ) that people telecom did this deliberately , the consequences for m2 could be dire , since this would be a repeat offence .\nit is a good idea to provide these notices to the slammer and to your authorized company in letters as well as by telephone , so that you have a written record of your actions .\ncall the slamming company and tell it that you want the problem fixed and that , under fcc rules , you don ' t have to pay for the first 30 days of its service .\nwhile annoying , slamming seems to happen to few consumers . the commission said it received more than 20 , 000 complaints last year ; there are more than 90 million american households with phones .\noften , minnesota as well as federal laws apply because the slamming carrier may be regulated by state as well as by federal law , and the bills may include calls that are governed by both laws . minnesota law applies to companies providing local telephone service as well as to carriers that handle long distance calls made entirely within the state . federal law applies to companies that provide wireline service and carry only calls made between states or international service . because minnesota law incorporates the most stringent provisions of federal slamming law as a part of the state\u2019s slamming law , if your bill includes mixed charges or if you are unsure whether state or federal laws apply , it is wise to follow the complaint procedures that will ensure that you receive the best protections of both laws , as detailed below .\nstate and federal laws prohibit slamming and give protection against unauthorized charges . for example , minnesota law requires that the slamming carrier bear all costs of immediately returning the customer to the customer\u2019s original carrier , which can sometimes include both disconnection and reconnection costs , and must bear all costs of serving that customer during the entire period of unauthorized service . in contrast , federal law allows only the first 30 days of unauthorized service to be free to the consumer . minnesota law requires that the carrier is liable for slamming unless it provides evidence of the consumer\u2019s knowing and intelligent consent to a change in carrier .\nchoose not to answer telephone survey questions or use an affirmative statement other than \u201cyes . \u201d slammers may cut and paste your recorded \u201cyes\u201d response to fraudulently suggest that you agreed to a change of carriers .\nbecome a careful consumer . carefully review your monthly bill every month and make sure you understand every charge . look for unfamiliar company names , calls you did not make , or services you did not order . if anything is unclear or there is a company name you have not seen before , call your local phone company for an explanation . telephone companies must clearly highlight a change in telephone service providers .\nmany of those affected by slamming are left distraught and out of pocket as they are charged to sign up to their original provider again . it can cost \u00a3125 to be reconnected to a bt line .\nif you have not paid your bill , federal law allows for no payment to the slamming company for up to 30 days after the unauthorized switch and that the consumer need not pay for any services provided by the slamming . after the first 30 days of unauthorized service , federal law requires the consumer to pay the unauthorized provider but only at the rates and charges that would have been charged by the original carrier .\nicann ' s transfer of registrations between registrars policy between registrars may help reduce slamming as a standardized form of authorization ( foa ) is required from the registrant before a transfer can take place . [ 12 ]\nlong gone are the days that telephone bills were simple and easily understood . today , bills include charges that are often confusing and hard to understand . the following information may help you decipher your landline phone bill .\ndomain slamming is used to trick users into unknowingly switching their registrar often at the users ' expense . the fake renewal notices utilized by slamming registrars frequently claim that the registrant ' s domain name is expiring and needs to be renewed quickly ; however , the company or registrar sending the notice is not the registrar the domain name is currently using . [ 4 ] registrants may not be sure which registrar their domain name is registered with . [ 2 ] this confusion , combined with official looking emails , mail , or phone calls may be enough to trick the registrant into\nrenewing\ntheir domain name with the slamming registrar . [ 2 ]\nif your complaint is slow being dealt with , you could also try using accc or the threat of going to accc with a slamming complaint to expedite a response , or even get compensation for your wasted time and money .\nthe\nslamming\nof telephone customers from one firm to another without their permission has ominous echoes of the deregulation of the gas and electricity market , which was plagued by doorstep mis - selling and the fraudulent switching of customers . deregulation of the domestic power markets enabled many people to plug into a better deal , but it also seemingly unleashed an army of unscrupulous sales people who would stoop to anything in order to get people to sign the forms .\nunscrupulous telephone companies might conceal the fact that they are asking you to change your telephone service provider by using confusing language , referring to your current provider , or suggesting that you are agreeing to a lower price rather than a new service provider . similarly , long distance companies might implement an unauthorized switch by submitting a fraudulent change order to a local telephone company . additionally , a consumer can unknowingly and inadvertently cause a change of local or long distance provider by responding to a survey or to a notice of a \u201cfree\u201d gift , only to learn later that the fine print on the bottom or on the back of the gift said that response would result in a change of providers .\ncarefully examine your entire telephone bill . be particularly vigilant for unauthorized charges after you have contacted your local or long distance carrier for any reason or after a company has contacted you . ask your carrier to explain any unfamiliar charge .\nkeep a note pad by the telephone and write down each phone service ( e . g . , voice mail ) that you authorize , as well as any long distance calls and calls to informational or\n900\nservices .\ncall the slamming carrier , state that you did not authorize the change and ask that the carrier confirm that it will remove all switching charges ( no charge for the switch or for the switch back to your chosen carrier ) .\nask your local phone company to make sure you are switched back to their service . if your long distance was slammed , ask your local phone company to switch you back to the long distance company of your choice . they can also remove any disputed charges from the slamming carrier . once you have been switched back , check into whether or not your local phone company can put a freeze on your local or long distance account to help prevent future slamming .\nmost people don ' t know that their telephone bill can sometimes be used like a credit card - with third party companies placing charges for unrelated services or merchandise on the phone bill . this practice is known as\ncramming .\nif someone sends you a letter or postcard\nverifying\nthat you have switched services , notify them that you did not authorize the change , then call your local telephone company to confirm that you are still with your preferred carrier .\nevery month , thousands of people are finding out that their telephone supplier has been switched without their knowledge or consent . watchdog ofcom is finally baring its teeth - but is it a case of too little , too late ? miles brignall reports\nbe sure to include a copy of the bill you are complaining about and note the name of the slamming carrier as well as the specific charges that you object to . it is also important to provide the name of your original carrier .\nmost readers would be amazed to know there is nothing to stop a telephone company armed with your basic details ( phone number , address and in some cases your date of birth ) from signing you up , whether you agree to it not .\nsince the 1980s , telephone companies have competed fiercely for consumer dollars . they have waged advertising battles on tv , promised special low rates and high - quality service , offered incentives such as frequent flyer miles , and engaged in massive telemarketing campaigns .\ncontact your authorized telephone company to let them know about the slam . ask them to help you reinstate the same calling plan you had before the slam occurred , and tell them to remove any\nchange of carrier\ncharges from your bill .\nbowron , eljay b . & united states . general accounting office . ( 1998 ) . telecommunications telephone slamming and its harmful effects : statement of eljay b . bowron , assistant comptroller general for special investigations , office of special investigations , before the permanent subcommittee on investigations , committee on governmental affairs , u . s . senate . washington , d . c . ( 441 g st . , nw , rm . lm , washington 20548 ) : u . s . general accounting office , urltoken\nbowron , eljay b . and united states . general accounting office . telecommunications [ microform ] : telephone slamming and its harmful effects : statement of eljay b . bowron , assistant comptroller general for special investigations , office of special investigations , before the permanent subcommittee on investigations , committee on governmental affairs , u . s . senate u . s . general accounting office washington , d . c . ( 441 g st . , nw , rm . lm , washington 20548 ) 1998 < urltoken >\nbowron , eljay b . & united states . general accounting office . 1998 , telecommunications [ microform ] : telephone slamming and its harmful effects : statement of eljay b . bowron , assistant comptroller general for special investigations , office of special investigations , before the permanent subcommittee on investigations , committee on governmental affairs , u . s . senate u . s . general accounting office washington , d . c . ( 441 g st . , nw , rm . lm , washington 20548 ) < urltoken >\n{ { citation | title = telecommunications [ microform ] : telephone slamming and its harmful effects : statement of eljay b . bowron , assistant comptroller general for special investigations , office of special investigations , before the permanent subcommittee on investigations , committee on governmental affairs , u . s . senate | author1 = bowron , eljay b . , 1951 - | author2 = united states . general accounting office | year = 1998 | publisher = u . s . general accounting office | language = english } }\nbe wary of calls offering to reduce your rates for telephone service or asserting that they are part of , related to , or working with your current provider . make sure you confirm who the caller represents , and what they are asking you to agree to .\nhow would you feel if you came home one day to find two letters ? the first thanks you for choosing a telephone company that you had never heard of , and a second is from your existing provider , saying it ' s sorry to be losing you .\nif you receive an unsolicited call about changing local or long distance telephone service , state clearly that you do not want a new carrier , ask to be put on the calling company\u2019s \u201cdo not call\u201d list , and ask that it strike your name from its database .\nyou remember slamming ? that\u2019s the practice of switching a landline subscriber\u2019s phone service without permission . while this carrier thievery still goes on , there are various rules and laws that protect all of us against unauthorized changes to a phone plan , and for fining misbehaving players .\nthe commission has undertaken a number of initiatives to make it quicker and easier for consumers to file slamming and other telephone - related fraud complaints . starting in january 1999 , consumers will be able to file complaints electronically . later that year , the fcc will permit consumers to file complaints over the phone , including calls placed to the fcc ' s toll - free number . also in 1999 , the fcc will establish an electronic interface with carriers to improve industry response time to complaints , as well a as speed fcc resolution of complaints .\nif you live in alaska , arizona , delaware , florida , georgia , hawaii , illinois , missouri , new mexico , pennsylvania , rhode island , tennessee , virginia , west virginia , wisconsin or the virgin islands , you can file a slamming complaint with the fcc .\nwell , you may not remember that . chances are you were born into a cordless and mobile phone generation and will never know the shame of having your parents hover over every phone call or the glory of slamming down the phone in annoyance instead of quietly pressing \u2018end\u2019 .\nlast september , willoughby farr , of west palm beach , fl , received a 21 - year federal prison sentence for cramming . from april 2003 to december 2005 , while farr was incarcerated in the west palm beach county jail he used three west palm beach companies - - nationwide connections inc . , access one communications inc . , and connect one communications inc . - - to defraud telephone customers of approximately $ 35 million in collect calls . because the charges typically appeared on the last page of consumers\u2019 telephone bills , people automatically paid the charges .\nslamming is illegal . minnesota statutes \u00a7 325f . 693 states that it is illegal to request a change of a consumer\u2019s local or long distance carrier without the customer\u2019s verified consent . the new local or long distance company bears the burden of showing that the customer authorized the switch .\nlast year the f . c . c . more than doubled the penalty , raising it to $ 40 , 000 for each violation from $ 15 , 000 , but politicians still pressed for a highly visible move against the practice . the senate subcommittee on investigations is to open hearings tomorrow on the government ' s response to telephone slamming . ' ' at the f . c . c . , consumers come first , ' ' william e . kennard , the new chairman , said in a statement . ' ' we will not tolerate slammers . ' '\nindustry giant verisign was taken to court and investigated by the ftc over allegations of domain slamming notices sent in the mail . [ 6 ] [ 7 ] while it was determined that verisign did not break the law , [ 7 ] verisign agreed not to send out notices similar to the ones previously used , and it had compensate those tricked by the notices . verisign was also sued in class - action lawsuits for domain slamming but settled out of court . [ 2 ] [ 7 ] other registrars have also been accused of domain slamming , such as brandon gray internet services ' domain registry of america ( droa ) , which has a reputation for consistently using slamming techniques . [ 8 ] brandon gray internet services was given an icann breach of notice of its raa for a failure to disclose information relating to the transfer of a domain name in 2013 . [ 9 ] in july of 2014 , droa was suspended by icann due to violations of the 2013 raa . [ 10 ] . if its compliance issues and the compliance issues of its resellers are not fixed , the registrar may lose its accreditation . [ 10 ]\ntelecoms regulator ofcom is coming under pressure to take action against mobile phone companies that , it is claimed , are\nactively colluding in slamming\n- that is , signing up customers , without their consent or knowledge , to a new contract that can last up to two years .\na spokesman for ofcom said it was talking to the mobile industry and\nwatching the problem closely\n. this week it censured the post office for\nslamming\nlandline customers ; people who contacted the post office solely for information about its phone services were switched over as new customers .\nin addition , the commission unveiled a series of new initiatives to make it quicker and easier for consumers to file slamming complaints and to speed their resolution . the fcc is initiating a web site for consumers to file complaints electronically , and eventually will permit consumers to file complaints over the phone .\nmarcos daniel jim\u00e9nez , united states attorney for the southern district of florida ; eileen j . o\u0092connor , assistant attorney general for the department of justice tax division ; michael clemens , special agent in charge , federal bureau of investigation ; and brian j . wimpling , special agent in charge of the internal revenue service , criminal investigations , announced today that defendant , arne soreide , former chief executive officer of accutel communications inc . ( \u0093accutel\u0094 ) , was convicted by a jury on july 6 , 2004 of all sixty - eight ( 68 ) counts of an indictment in a case tried before united states district court judge james cohn in ft . lauderdale , florida . the indictment charged soreide with conspiring to defraud long distance telephone customers and suppliers of telecommunication services by \u0093slamming\u0094 and \u0093cramming\u0094 telephone customers\u0092 long distance telephone service and defrauding the suppliers , twenty - six ( 26 ) counts of mail and wire fraud , thirty - nine ( 39 ) counts of money laundering , and two ( 2 ) counts of filing false tax returns . in addition , the jury , on july 7 , 2004 , determined that soreide should forfeit $ 7 . 5 million in criminal proceeds , along with his waterfront residence in boca raton , florida .\nyes . telephone carriers must comply with federal requirements for obtaining consent , and those requirements are incorporated into minnesota law . see minn . stat . \u00a7 325f . 693 , subd . 2 ( c ) ( 2 ) ; 47 code of federal regulations ( c . f . r . ) \u00a7 64 . 1120 . telephone carriers can demonstrate consent to a change in carrier by obtaining your written or electronic authorization or by having a third - party verification system validate your oral authorization . written or electronic consent can be hidden in fine print on \u201cfree\u201d gift offers or other communications from telephone companies , which is why it is very important to carefully read solicitations before responding . third - party verification often takes place immediately following a sales call , when consumers are transferred to another individual or a computer system in order to complete the verification . carriers must retain all recordings or written records regarding verification of a carrier change for at least two years .\ncramming charges can be almost anything , but usually involve some type of telecommunications - related service . these services may include , but are not limited to , non - regulated services such as voice mail , personal 800 numbers , paging service and pay - per - use (\n900\n) calls . services such as these are separate and distinct from your regulated local and long distance telephone service . cramming may also include regulated local telephone service features such as call waiting or caller i . d . , which are offered by your local phone company , but that you did not authorize or were misled about their actual cost .\nthere are two similar - sounding phone scams that work in similar ways . \u201ccramming\u201d can also happen to mobile users , and is when a company adds charges for things like horoscopes by text or call - in services to your bill without you noticing . \u201cslamming\u201d is when a customer\u2019s long distance provider is changed without their permission .\na regional toll call requires that the user to dial\n1\nplus an area code before dialing the 7 - digit telephone number . any call made to a destination outside the local calling area but within the lata is considered a regional toll call . a local telephone service provider typically provides and bills for regional toll calls . it is possible however , in states where the regional toll market has been opened up to competition , another carrier may be chosen to provide this service ; this is known in the industry as\nintralata presubscription .\nthe chosen regional toll provider can be determined by dialing 1 - ( area code ) - 700 - 4141 .\nhis phone provider , at & t , explained that if a company engages in either slamming or cramming , they\u2019ll suspend the company\u2019s ability to bill you directly as a third party . yet this same company paid a hefty fcc penalty a few years ago for the practice , meaning that they\u2019ve probably been at this for a while .\nwhen a call is placed to another state , it is considered an interstate long distance call . interstate long distance calls also requires the user to dial\n1\nplus an area code before dialing the 7 - digit telephone number . the current interstate long distance provider can be determined by dialing 1 - 700 - 555 - 4141 .\nthe introduction of slamming came about because the regulatory authorities were keen to remove barriers that stopped consumers from legitimately switching suppliers . consumers are given a minimum cooling - off period of 10 working days in which to halt a switch they knew nothing about , but until now ofcom has had no power to combat companies indulging in underhand tactics .\nretired deputy head teacher chris widdows is among those on the receiving end of its recent poor service . he and his wife fiona face a telephone bill of \u00a3800 after orange staff mistakenly put them on to the wrong internet dial - up tariff - and , in keeping with other customers , they say their complaints have not been taken seriously .\nbe wary of sales pitches . telemarketers may tempt you to sign up for a contest promising big prizes . your signature may be represented as an agreement to switch telephone carriers . slammers also may promise children , housekeepers and other persons who answer your phone lower rates and better service if they switch . sometimes service is changed without any customer contact .\nwe haven ' t published the numbers and companies mis - selling and indulging in slamming for the simple reason that the numbers have been difficult to verify . we recently investigated a sample of complaints made by bt and found that around 53 % of them actually were the result of these practices - the others fell into different areas ,\nsays an ofcom spokesman .\ndomain slammers may get contact information including phone numbers , email addresses , and postal addresses by using public data such as the whois data base . [ 2 ] icann recently released a study on whois misuse ; although it does not specifically address slamming , it does look at the misuse of email addresses , postal addresses , and phone numbers found through the whois data base . [ 5 ]\nin may 2010 , silv communications , a los angeles based interexchange carrier that routes and processes internet telephone services for small businesses , was fined $ 1 . 4 million for deceptive practices . according to the complaints submitted to the fcc , silv telemarketers , who claimed to represent at & t , offered respondents a deal they couldn\u2019t refuse - - they only had to switch to another long - distance provider .\nyou might remember slamming , or switching someone\u2019s long - distance carrier without their knowledge or permission , as a crime of the years just after phone deregulation , when the idea that one could switch long - distance carriers was novel . it\u2019s a scam that still happens to people with landlines , though , and you should know how to prevent it , and what you should warn landline - having friends and relatives not to do .\nthe federal trade commission ( ftc ) is charged with investigating fraud and deceptive marketing used to take advantage of consumers . [ 13 ] therefore , domain slamming cases have been addressed by the ftc and u . s . court system . [ 14 ] in the cases mentioned above , both verisign and droa were ordered to stop sending fake renewal notices . [ 14 ] additionally , droa was ordered to provide\nmonetary redress .\n[ 14 ]\na 24 - hour grocery store with only one phone line was put on a plan promoted as an \u201cunlimited toll call\u201d package that included caller id and voice mail . unfortunately , the grocer did not have a caller id - capable phone ( and didn\u2019t order the package ) , nor did the grocer know what a \u201ctoll call\u201d meant . the store only needed \u201cbasic\u201d pots ( i . e . , plain old telephone service ) and was overcharged $ 52 a month ."]}
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", "topic": 38}], "title": "geniusmatcher", "paragraphs": ["geniusmatcher combines computer vision and 3d technology to create one platform for mapping , positioning and navigation in any indoor place .\nalso based in haifa is geniusmatcher , which is taking a relatively unique approach to location positioning , and using images from a device\u2019s camera to determine where the device is location and in which direction it\u2019s facing . geniusmatcher\u2019s 3d image analysis enables devices to compare the current camera image to a set of collected images with associated locations , and to determine their location based on exactly how the current camera image differs from the stored images . in addition to determining the device\u2019s location , geniusmatcher\u2019s system mally gives additional information about nearby stores and places , navigation to points of interest , and information about nearby friends . geniusmatcher will be launching a trial in a mall in europe in september .\nmally was founded in 2012 with private capital under the haifa , israel - based company geniusmatcher . the company will be seeking a half million to $ 1 million investment in the new year , says issa .\nindex constantly checks hot and trending companies for their latest activity . we haven ' t gotten to this company yet , but if you follow it you ' ll be the the first to know when geniusmatcher makes some noise .\ngeniusmatcher limited was incorporated on 05 feb 2014 and is located in london . the company ' s status is listed as\ndissolved\n. it had 2 directors at the time it closed . the company ' s first directors were frida issa , pablo garcia - morato .\ngeniusmatcher is an israeli company based in haifa , founded in 2012 by frida issa and pablo garcia - morato fernandez - baillo . they have created a patented platform combining computer vision and 3d technology to create one hardware free solution for mapping , positioning and navigating in any indoor location .\nfew months in hp were enough to discover the entrepreneur in me . my first startup was profitable from moment zero , with a pharmaceutical product . later we moved to the ar field and grew to have 30 workers in spain & israel . we wrote 4 patents and were devoted to the r & d . during 3 years i was a computer science professor in the european universty in madrid . in geniusmatcher i develop core technology , patents & product development .\nask about special march deals ! what are the advantages of a super premium . com domain ? 1 in premium domains . 300 , 000 of the world ' s best . com domains . available for immediate purchase . safe and secure transactions . 24 / 7 customer support : 888 - 694 - 6735 . search for a premium domain . or click here to get your own domains appraised . find more domains similar to geniusmatcher . com . we are constantly expanding our inventory to give you the best domains available for purchase ! domains added in the past month .\noverall rating of apk of mally is 3 . 8 . please note that these are cumulative ratings since the app was listed on google play store . generally most of the top apps on android store have rating of 4 + . total number of reviews 10 . total number of five star reviews received : 7 . this app has been rated 1 star ( bad ) by 3 number of users . . estimated number of the app downloads range between 100 and 500 as per google play store . mally content rating is rated for 3 + . this app is listed in entertainment category of play store and has been developed by http : / / www . geniusmatcher . com . you could visit genius matcher ltd ' s website to know more about the company / developer who developed this . mally can be downloaded and installed on android devices supporting 15 api and above . . download the app and then move the apk file to your android ' s sd card and then use one file manager you prefer to browse & install it . please note that we provide original and pure apk file and provide faster download speed than mally apk mirrors such as zippyshare , userscloud , mega , sendspace , mediafire , rapidgator , uploaded . . you could also download apk of mally and run it using android emulators such as big nox app player , bluestacks and koplayer .\nthe arab - israeli founder of the indoor navigation app offers a hardware - free solution for a more enjoyable shopping experience .\nwhile the israeli app waze is very good at helping you navigate the drive to a shopping mall , there is currently no great solution for finding your way once you\u2019re inside .\nfrida issa , 31 , a computer engineer from israel , developed mally to enable people to navigate in a closed environment like a shopping mall or even a museum .\nshoppers download the app for free , and malls pay a setup and monthly fee . store owners can upload deals and promos that they want to give to the shoppers , and mally connects the dots .\ninstead of relying on extra beacons or expensive , battery - draining hardware , mally uses computer vision to help you get around the unknown space indoors with your smartphone\u2019s built - in camera .\n\u201call the other companies in the mall environment are trying to use hardware . they are installing bluetooth or wi - fi spots or audio devices , \u201d issa tells israel21c . \u201cour solution is hardware - free . \u201d\nonce a 2d map of the indoor space is uploaded to mally\u2019s servers , a detailed 3d map is generated automatically for the shopper .\npoint the camera at your location and give mally a command . the app can help you find your favorite stores , the restroom , the shop running a sale on baby items , or even santa . in the near future , it will also help you meet up with your friends somewhere in the same mall .\nthe idea was developed by issa , a christian arab woman from the haifa area , with a spanish partner . the new app is already installed in a mall in toledo , spain , and two more malls are coming on board next . it is currently available in english , hebrew , spanish and catalan .\n\u201cwe are closing a deal with a shopping center\u2019s administration agency , which is holding 47 malls in spain . they all have google indoor [ google maps on android devices ] already , but are totally unsatisfied with it , \u201d she says .\n\u201cto map the malls around the world isn\u2019t easy , \u201d she continues . \u201cwe give the whole experience . when you enter , we not only help you navigate but also give you content and information \u2014 what offers are being made right now . \u201c\nfor malls that have movie theaters , mally can inform users of show times and allow them to purchase tickets through the app .\n\u201cconsider that there are now groups of mothers that buy things for children together . if 10 or more mothers go to a shop and buy the same thing , they\u2019ll get a discount . it\u2019s cheaper when they do it as a group . \u201d\nthe r & d for the company will remain in israel no matter what , she adds . in a previous startup that she founded , which didn\u2019t take off , issa learned the hard way about the advantages of starting up in israel . she couldn\u2019t find the same caliber of developers in europe .\nmally isn\u2019t the first to enter the indoor gps market from israel . there is also wisesec , which offers a box solution placed at the entrance of every shop . the company\u2019s wiseby is now being tested at the moscow mall .\nother local players from israel include navin and indoorgo , and they join dozens of other companies worldwide vying to capture the market .\naccording to gps world , there is a huge potential for indoor gps , or mobile indoor positioning ( ips ) . major companies like google and apple ( with their ibeacons ) are already planting their footprint in the market , and if the plan succeeds there may be no more use for a cash register as mobile apps can even handle transactions .\nthe test of time will be how moms and mall rats respond to all these apps and services .\nrobert mckee : if the boys cannot swim . . put them in diving suits and add a\u2026 posted on rescuers turn to israeli tech to help save trapped thai boys\ngm develops a hardware free 3d indoor navigation platform . our 1st product for shopping malls , mally , with its interactive 3d maps , tells the visitors where are they standing , what is around them , how to get to each spot and who is there to hang out with . the platform is an end - to - end solution , providing dynamic content & notification support , with 2d to 3d automatic conversion , scalable , managed in the cloud & displayable on all mobile devices .\ni love the startup spirit . what attracts me most is the responsibility over the product , the role , influence and difference you make when you work in a startup . the first startup i created , we were 2 cofounders working from the salon with more than 12 employees around the world , working all day long and we reached a 30 employees company with 3 offices in spain and israel . i have a great passion for technology and creating things from scratch .\nstartup listings for tech . london are powered by gust , the world\u2019s largest platform in startup funding . you can update your profile at any time via the gust dashboard .\nyou\u2019ll also have a free account on gust . com , where you can share your profile with investors to get funding .\nget london tech news , jobs , and a preview of upcoming events straight to your inbox each week for free .\nthis site uses cookies . by continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies .\nplease email support @ urltoken if you think you ' re getting this screen in error .\ngenius matcher is a patent pending solution for indoor navigation , combining computer vision with 3d technology to create one platform fo . . .\ngenius matcher is a patent pending solution for indoor navigation , combining computer vision with 3d technology to create one platform for mapping , positioning and navigating in any indoor location . the platform is fully dynamic , managed in the cloud and displayed on all mobile devices .\nfind out if this company is financially regulated to ensure that the companies you are working with are fully regulated , minimising the risk of customers being rejected by internal credit teams .\nduedil ' s information security management system ( isms ) has been certified to the iso 27001 : 2013 standard .\nduedil provides access to company information via a free account , enterprise package or the api .\nbuilt with \u2764\ufe0e by datalicious \u00a92018 a daughter company of tnw . urltoken is not affiliated with index ventures .\nreaching any place we want is easy using gps , but once we enter venues we are lost and end up missing a lot . meanwhile , the venues spend money to attract visitors and disconnect from them once they reach .\nindoor and outdoor venues . it tells the visitors where they stands at any moment , what is there for them , how to get to any spot and who is there to meet and share the experience .\ndon ' t enter a mall without mally\n: urltoken\n9 years developing mobile , android and ios , 5 issued patent . augmented reality expert .\nplease note that some features will not work in internet explorer . for the best experience please use a different browser .\nhtml public\n- / / wapforum / / dtd xhtml mobile 1 . 0 / / en\nurltoken\nreaching any place we want is easy using gps , but once we enter venues we are lost and end up missing a lot . meanwhile , the venues spend money to attract visitors and disconnect from them once they re . . .\ngenius matcher combines computer vision and 3d technology to create one platform for mapping , positioning and navigation in any indoor location . besides localizing , we convert 2d environments to 3d as . . .\nthank you for creating the collection . you can add startups from the list below\none of the fastest - growing areas of mobile technology is indoor location positioning . early on , most of the start - up action was in europe , but there are now several indoor location start - ups in israel\nthe guest post was written by dr . bruce krulwich , founder of grizzly analytics , a firm that analyzes mobile technologies still in research & development , selling work to virtually all the mobile companies world - wide\none of the fastest - growing areas of mobile technology is indoor location positioning . apple recently acquired wifislam , aruba networks recently acquired meridian , ruckus wireless recently acquired yfind , and more deals in this area are announced every week . early on , most of the startup action was in europe , but there are now several indoor location startups in israel .\nthe need is clear . people now expect their mobile devices to know their locations , for maps & navigation , for location - based search , for check - ins , for tagging pictures and videos , for social networking , and for a myriad of other applications . but as soon as we go indoors , gps stops working . we can\u2019t navigate around a store , share locations in a mall , tag pictures indoors , or in any way use our location when our devices are indoors . indoor location positioning technology refers to any technology that can tell a mobile device where it is when it\u2019s indoors .\nbased on analysis of years of r & d by major companies and over 50 startups , there are 4 categories of technologies that are used to determine indoor location . interestingly , the startup companies in israel reflect each of these 4 approaches .\nthe first approach is to use existing radio signals , such as cellular or wi - fi signals , to calculate the current location . this is not easy to do , because , for example , it\u2019s hard to know whether a weak signal is because the device is far from the signal\u2019s antenna , or because there is a thick wall in between the antenna and the device that is interfering with the signal . the effectiveness of these approaches depends largely on how many signals ( cell towers , access points ) are detected . some systems calculate locations from radio signals using triangulation , which is fairly straightforward but tends not to be very accurate when there is interference of any sort . other systems use what is called \u201cfingerprinting\u201d to go through a site a collect the radio signal data every few meters , and then to calculate the device\u2019s location by comparing the observed signals to the collection of fingerprints .\nthe second approach is to start with a known location based on gps , and as the device moves indoors , to track the device\u2019s location using motion sensing . this \u201csensor fusion\u201d motion sensing is based on the device\u2019s accelerometer , compass , gyroscope and barometer . signals from these sensors can be combined to determine at every point in time exactly how far the device has moved and in what direction . many companies have researched how sensor data can be integrated , in software or in hardware , to track locations . the big challenge is how to compensate for tiny errors that tend to accumulate .\nthe third approach is to add new , customized radio devices in the areas that you want to cover , that can be used easily and effectively to determine location . these customized radio devices , usually called \u201cbeacons , \u201d emit signals using bluetooth , uwb , or other radio frequencies , that are used by devices to calculate their locations . in some cases the beacons transmit their locations , in some cases they transmit precise timing data , and in some cases the beacons merely transmit their id .\nthe fourth approach is to use other esoteric approaches to determine location . some companies are researching special lights that transmit data to devices . others are researching use of real - time cameraphone images to determine location and orientation . others are comparing sounds heard through the device\u2019s microphone to profiles of sounds typically heard at various locations . others are using measurements of the earth\u2019s magnetic field . approaches such as these have not yet been deployed in practical applications , but appear promising .\nall of these approaches have been researched by major mobile , chip and technology companies , including google , microsoft , apple , samsung and others . these approaches have also all been developed into solutions by startup companies , many of whom have deployed their technology in malls or offices worldwide . google has added indoor location to google maps , covering thousands of malls and other public places world - wide . but for truly effective and accurate indoor positioning , malls and large stores are deploying their own apps , that integrate indoor location solutions specifically turned for their locations .\nwhile most of the early startup action in indoor location was based in europe , there are now several startups here in the startup nation ( aka the tiny dynamo ) that are working in this area .\nhaifa - based wisesec has developed beacons based on bluetooth low energy , or ble , that can deliver sub - meter accuracy in indoor location positioning . ble is currently supported primarily by iphones , but has begun to emerge in android smartphones as well . as the name implies , ble is designed for low power requirements , both in smartphones and in the beacons that are deployed around the site . wisesec claims that 50 - 60 of their beacons can give this excellent indoor location positioning accuracy for a site of roughly 10 , 000 square meters . deploying 50 - 60 beacons obviously takes work , but sub - meter accuracy is 5 - 10 times more accurate than most indoor location technology on the market . wisesec has been working until now in security - related markets , and is now entering the mobile arena . in addition to indoor location positioning , wisesec is exploring how its technology can be used for other things , such as mobile payments .\nindoorgo is developing technology based on research at the kinematics & computational geometry multidisciplinary laboratory of ariel university . the company\u2019s operations and r & d split between israel and russia . indoorgo initially created highly - mathematical sensor fusion software that integrated sensor data to track locations as a device moved , and later integrated radio signal analysis to compensate for accumulated errors in motion tracking .\nthe most recent entrant to the indoor location space in israel is navin , just recently out of stealth mode . their technology uses sensor fusion to track a device\u2019s movements for a short time , and then combines that data with data from other nearby phones to construct a map of the site . at the same time , devices store radio signal fingerprints ( presumably including wi - fi signals ) as they move around . these signal fingerprints are then used by other devices to estimate their locations based on observed radio signals . in this way , their system uses crowdsources to combine the benefits of radio signal fingerprinting with the self - starting nature of sensor fusion .\nthere are a few other indoor location positioning initiatives in israel , currently in stealth mode , but these four startups cover a range of technology approaches . there are over fifty indoor location startups world - 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{"id": 56369, "summary": [{"text": "monism is the view that attributes oneness or singleness ( greek : \u03bc\u03cc\u03bd\u03bf\u03c2 ) to a concept ( e.g. , existence ) .", "topic": 28}, {"text": "various kinds of monism can be distinguished : priority monism states that all existing things go back to a source that is distinct from them ( e.g. , in neoplatonism everything is derived from the one ) .", "topic": 35}, {"text": "in this view only one thing is ontologically basic or prior to everything else .", "topic": 21}, {"text": "existence monism ( \" stuff monism \" ) posits that , strictly speaking , there exists only a single thing ( e.g. , the universe ) , which can only be artificially and arbitrarily divided into many things .", "topic": 35}, {"text": "substance monism ( \" stuff monism \" ) asserts that a variety of existing things can be explained in terms of a single reality or substance .", "topic": 35}, {"text": "substance monism posits that only one kind of stuff ( e.g. , matter or mind ) exists , although many things may be made out of this stuff . ", "topic": 12}], "title": "monism", "paragraphs": ["monism exposed - what is monism and pantheistic monism ? who believes in monism ? is it biblical ? \u2022 christiananswers . net\nliterature , whenever no special qualification is added , monism generally means the modified materialistic monism of haeckel . modern materialistic monism in\nsoul monism is absolute monism . soul monism brings clarity to the main concepts of absolute monism . for example , it explains what \u201ctransformation\u201d and \u201cinternal reflection\u201d mean [ 4 ] .\nmonism and pantheistic monism both have historical roots in the religious and worldviews of the east .\n\u2013\u2013\u2013 , 2012 , \u201cexistence monism trumps priority monism , \u201d in goff 2012b : 51\u201376 . .\nthis entry focuses on two of the more historically important monisms : existence monism and priority monism .\nthe story is a little complicated here by the distinction between ontological monism and methodological monism . ontological monism argues either that matter but not mind exists , or\nthe idea of neutral monism as a bridge between different sciences is also present in russell . he presents neutral monism as\nas was noted above , monism is of two types : substantival and attributive monism . attributive monism has been further classified by modern writers into three types : idealism ( or phenomenalism ) , materialism ( or physicalism ) , and neutral monism .\ni will take this opportunity to mention the major lines of thought in monism and compare them to my version of monism which i call the soul monism [ 4 ] . i will ignore purely analytical / academic or mathematical versions of monism .\nwhat the consideration of russellian monism shows is that ( i ) new versions of neutral monism are currently being developed that borrow relatively little from the ideas of traditional neutral monism ; ( ii ) but even the most developed versions of russellian neutral monism face considerable problems .\nsoul monism is ontological monism . soul monism does not deny the reality of multiplicity but claims that multiplicity is derivative . the derivative or relative truth concept was examined in great detail by shrii shrii anandamurti .\nand here it is that i think the theory of monism comes to the rescue . \u2013 mind and motion and monism by george john romanes\nthe definition of \u201cdialectic monism\u201d does not sound so bad ! in fact , it sounds very much like the ananda marga definition of monism . this is interesting because ananda marga monism is ontological monism obviously but it is also absolute monism . i thought it would be interesting to quote from the \u201cphilosophical treatise of ananda marga\u201d which is a text of only 17 paragraphs .\nattributive monism (\none category\n) : this is the view that there is one kind of thing but many different individual things in this category , and thus reality is ultimately composed of many things rather than one . materialistic monism and idealistic monism are therefore different forms of attributive monism .\nthe wikipedia article on monism lists seven meanings . that is not all of them by any means\u2026 but the way i am using \u201cmonism\u201d here is roughly their # 5 , \u201cexistence monism . \u201d you are apparently familiar only with \u201csubstance monism , \u201d which is the most common in current american analytic philosophy .\nin offering this critique of dualism , monism contributes positively to an understanding of societal - environmental relations . as a subculture , monism might continue to make positive contributions to a sustainable future . the problems associated with monism only surface if monism were to become a dominant and pervasive world view . monism may be problematic to the extent that it takes the positive contributions of dualism for granted .\nas we now see it . this primitive cosmothetic monism gradually gave way to a\n\u2191 encyclopedia of science and religion , s . v .\nmonism .\nidealism , phenomenalism , or mentalistic monism which holds that only mind is real .\nc . the neanderthal brain was too small to understand modern philosophies like monism .\nto understand buddhism , it is important to understand the concept of monism \u2013 one of the great \u2018theories of everything\u2019 . monism is not the same as monotheism . monotheism is the belief in one god , but monism is the belief in one\nand i don ' t see how pa\u1e6diccasamupp\u0101da is not compatible with materialist monism .\nsome have seen this epistemic achievement as the most important reward of neutral monism .\nmonism and pluralism are two completely different ideas and ways to describe the world .\nkriegel , uriah 2012 , \u201ckantian monism , \u201d philosophical papers , 41 : 23\u201356 .\nabsolute monism , which holds that there is only one substance and only one being . absolute monism , therefore can only be of the idealistic type . ( see below )\nyes , panenthiesm is a type of monism . i believe incompatible withe revealed truth .\ndualism is really the common inheritance of mankind . monism is a freak of darkness .\nmonism : everything is the same . any difference observed are a matter of perception .\nas in the case of the panpsychism suspicion , the source of the worry that neutral monism may collapse into phenomenalism is grounded , not in the definition of neutral monism , but in the actual versions of neutral monism that have been put forth . the worry is that the allegedly neutral entities are really mental , thereby turning neutral monism into phenomenalism .\nin philosophical systems , three forms of metaphysical monism can be identified : materialism , idealism , and neutral monism ( in which the first principle is neither matter nor mind ) .\nplease note that the above discussion is not meant to imply that hinduism progressed from pantheism to monism . like many concepts in hinduism , pantheism and monism exist side by side .\n\u2013\u2013\u2013 ( ed . ) , 2012b , spinoza on monism , basingstoke : palgrave macmillan .\nby monism is meant \u201cdevelopment of the universe from a monad or from a single element .\nwhy not mix some monism into buddhism to give the customers what they want ? because monism can\u2019t deliver . in fact , it produces the exact opposite results to what it promises .\nbefore i ' ll go any further with this , you need to carefully define monism .\n2 ) s . dhammika does not find my understanding the buddhism is metaphysical monism sensible .\nahmed , mafizuddin , 1989 , bertrand russell\u2019s neutral monism , new delhi : mittal publications .\npantheisrn - monism\u2014 everything is divine . there is only one divine reality ( spirit ) .\nwe will soon have a debate between pragmatism and monism . how are they even related ?\nspinoza ' s monism may look like neutral monism , because it considers reality as a whole to be one absolute substance , which can be perceived in two ways : either as god or as nature . in other words , this one absolute substance is neither spirit nor matter but possesses attributes of both . but , spinoza ' s is not exactly neutral monism for two reasons : first , because it is substantival monism and not attributive monism ; and second , because it does not reduce the two distinct yet inseparable aspects of mentality and materiality to each other , whereas neutral monism sees the neutral stuff as mental or physical , depending upon the direction of investigation . hence , spinoza ' s monism should be called a\ndual aspect\ntheory or\ndual - aspect\nmonism rather than neutral monism . [ 5 ]\nmonism seems more in tune with other dharmic religions like hinduism by which the notion of brahmin , imo , lies closer in line with monism than that found in buddhists where\noriginal face\nwouldn ' t be a form of monism as it ' s being put . .\nmonism .\ninternational dictionary of psychoanalysis . . retrieved july 09 , 2018 from urltoken urltoken\nmonism .\na dictionary of sociology . . retrieved july 09 , 2018 from urltoken urltoken\nmonism .\noxford dictionary of rhymes . . retrieved july 09 , 2018 from urltoken urltoken\neven though the ananda marga monism sounds very much like the dialectic monism it is not the same because the ananda marga monism does not accept the \u201ccomplementary polarities\u201d as equally substantial . ananda marga philosophy clearly states that the cognitive aspect ( consciousness ) of the absolute being ( godhead ) is primary\nthat only one sort of stuff in the universe exists ultimately . monism is to be distinguished from\nis numerically the largest ) , may be said to have a particularly mentalistic monism orientation . the\nthe monism expressed in this answer is beyond reasonable doubt ; but the neutrality is somewhat elusive .\ncarriero , j . ( 1994 ) . on the theological roots of spinoza\u2019s argument for monism .\nboth these books are particularly concerned with pathologies of monism and dualism in political and religious groups .\n\u201cmonism\u201d and \u201cdualism\u201d each have many meanings . my usage here is one of several common ones .\nkeywords : monism , dualism , john milton , cambridge platonists , intelligence , parley p . pratt\nmonism .\nencyclopedia of science and religion . . retrieved july 09 , 2018 from urltoken urltoken\n\u2013\u2013\u2013 , 2012 , \u201cmonism , emergence , and plural logic , \u201d erkenntnis , 76 : 211\u201323 .\ncalosi , claudio , forthcoming , \u201cquantum mechanics and priority monism , \u201d synthese , 191 : 915\u2013928 .\n\u2013\u2013\u2013 , 2010b , \u201cfrom humean truthmaker theory to priority monism , \u201d nous , 44 : 178\u201398 .\n\u2013\u2013\u2013 , 2007 , \u201cfrom nihilism to monism , \u201d australasian journal of philosophy , 85 : 175\u201391 .\n, namely , that the whole of reality constitutes one inseparable and indivisible entirety . monism is not the\nare we missing a good definition for monism ? don ' t keep it to yourself . . .\nsince both behaviorists and biologists believe that only one type of reality exists , those that we can see , feel and touch ; there approach is known as monism . monism is the belief that ultimately the mind and the brain are the same thing . the behaviorist and biological approaches believe in materialism monism .\n, harper , san fran , 1997 ) . nouwen\u2019s phrase \u201call is one\u201d is pure panentheistic monism .\nthe difference between dualism and monism is that when the ideal is put outside [ of oneself ] , it is dualism . when god is [ sought ] within , it is monism . [ source ]\nin other words , monism produces not personal unity , but mental dissociation into a jumble of fantasies .\nstace , w . t . , 1946 , \u201crussell\u2019s neutral monism\u201d , in schilpp 1946 : 351\u2013384 .\nwishon , donovan , 2015 , \u201crussell on russellian monism\u201d , in alter and nagasawa 2015 : 91\u2013118 .\nmonism and pluralism .\nencyclopedia of philosophy . . retrieved july 09 , 2018 from urltoken urltoken\ngoal , meaning , and purpose in human experience are denied , a priori , in philosophical monism .\nwhether due wholly to argumentative force or at least partly to historical contingencies , such declarations had the effect of ending any interest in monism ( even in forms of monism such as priority monism that agree with moorean truisms : \u00a73 ) , for nearly one hundred years . and so philosophical fashion swung from some form of monism in the nineteenth century , to some form of pluralism in the twentieth century . [ 12 ]\nthough i will focus on existence monism and priority monism , there are of course other historically important monisms , including substance monism . substance monism targets concrete objects and counts by highest types . this is the doctrine that all concrete objects fall under one highest type ( perhaps material , or mental , or some neutral underlying type : here the way divides ) . this topic is covered elsewhere in the encyclopedia ( robinson 2011 ) .\nmorganti , matteo , 2009 , \u201contological priority , fundamentality and monism , \u201d dialectica , 63 : 271\u201388 .\n\u2013\u2013\u2013 , 2010a , \u201cmonism : the priority of the whole , \u201d philosophical review , 119 : 31\u201376 .\nsegal , aaron , 2014 , \u201ccausal essentialism and mereological monism , \u201d philosophical studies , 169 : 227\u2013255 .\ntrogdon , kelly , 2009 , \u201cmonism and intrinsicality , \u201d australasian journal of philosophy , 87 : 127\u201348 .\nmaterialism supposes that this mechanical order is the real world and the only real world - mechanical monism . '\nto this doctrine the title of monism is often appropriated . \u2013 an introduction to philosophy by george stuart fullerton\ntiltbillings wrote : before i ' ll go any further with this , you need to carefully define monism .\n' monism is a devilish shapeshifter . this volume takes up the challenge of recognizing and analysing monism in a wide diversity of forms , from the early nineteenth century to 1945 . collectively , its authors deepen the discussion of monism as a worldview while extending our understanding of its philosophical , social and political locations . ' - german history\nthis entry focuses on two of the more historically important monisms : existence monism and priority monism . existence monism targets concrete objects and counts by tokens . this is the doctrine that exactly one concrete object token exists . priority monism also targets concrete objects but counts by basic tokens . this is the doctrine that exactly one concrete object token is basic , and equivalent to the classical doctrine that the whole is prior to its ( proper ) parts .\nbut the fortunes of neutral monism are no longer exclusively tied to the fate of traditional neutral monism . the neutral monist strand within the broader movement of russellian monism ( see section 5 . 5 above ) is a promising new development . despite invoking russell\u2019s name , these versions of neutral monism explore fresh ideas that hold out hope for a new life for neutral monism . and some contemporary attempts to revive neutral monism are free of any ties to the traditional versions of the doctrine . thomas nagel\u2019s recent defense of neutral monism comes to mind ( see section 5 . 4 ) . and the idea to make abstract entities\u2014information , structure , computation , mathematical reality\u2014into the neutral basis of a metaphysical system is being actively developed by philosophers and scientists alike ( see section 5 . 1 ) .\nmonism .\nnew dictionary of the history of ideas . . retrieved july 09 , 2018 from urltoken urltoken\nmonism .\nthe columbia encyclopedia , 6th ed . . . retrieved july 09 , 2018 from urltoken urltoken\nbelieved it was the spirit . german philosopher christian wolf ( 1679\u20131734 ) coined the term monism . it contrasts with\nmonism .\nthe concise oxford dictionary of world religions . . retrieved july 09 , 2018 from urltoken urltoken\nmonism .\nthe concise oxford dictionary of english etymology . . retrieved july 09 , 2018 from urltoken urltoken\n( b ) monism of the idealistic type takes an entirely opposite course . it reduces the body to mind or\nmonism at the present time is known as absolutism . its fundamental tenet is metaphysical monism of the purely idealistic type . it holds that both subject and object are merely phases of an abstract , unlimited , impersonal consciousness called the\nmonism is of two types :\nsubstantival\nand\nattributive\nmonism . [ 1 ] substantival monism , adhered to by people such as baruch spinoza ( 1632 - 1677 ) , is the belief in\none thing ,\nwhich holds that the entirety of reality is reducible to one substance , and that any diversity of reality consists merely in different modes or aspects of this one substance . by contrast , attributive monism , represented by philosophers such as gottfried leibniz ( 1646 - 1716 ) , is the belief in\none category ,\nwhich holds that there is only one kind of thing , while there are many different individual things or substances within this category . these two types of monism are also referred to as\nabsolute\nand\ncategory\nmonism , respectively . [ 2 ] substantival monism is foundational to eastern religions such as hinduism and buddhism . attributive monism , although it is fundamentally monistic , looks a little more pluralistic than substantival monism , which is much opposed to pluralism .\n\u2191 stanford encyclopedia of philosophy , s . v .\nneutral monism .\nretrieved july 21 , 2008 .\nmonism - science , philosophy , religion , and the history of a worldview | t . weir | palgrave macmillan\nvelmans , max , 2008 , \u201creflexive monism\u201d , journal of consciousness studies , 15 ( 2 ) : 5\u201350 .\nmonism reduces everything to a common base . it doesn ' t nuch matter what the\nbase\nis .\nwestern - style monism is the claim that there is only one entity , or kind of entity . variations include material monism , the idea that all is matter , and idealistic monism , the idea that all is mind , and neutral monism , the idea that all is neither matter nor mind . all three kinds are compatible with the idea that there are multiple , genuinely distinct , individual entities \u2014 multiple tokens , but all of the same type .\nthere are analytical philosophers saying that it depends on how we count . if we count \u201call\u201d as \u201cone\u201d then we can call it monism too . ontological monism objects to this simplistic thinking and clarifies that there is unity behind multiplicity . ontological monism claims that multiplicity emerged from a singular essence . the unity behind multiplicity is real ( ontological ) .\nin addition to materialist ( physicalist ) and idealist monisms , there is also neutral monism and anomalous monism . the first claims that both mental and physical phenomena are manifestations of an underlying neutral stuff . spinoza and bertrand russell ( 1872\nmonism\u2026 is inconsistent with something that appears to be an evident datum of experience , namely , that there is a plurality of things . we shall assume that a plurality of material things exists , and hence that monism is false .\nmonism is only a scientific discovery that says all existence is of one essence . non - dualism is the art of living with a non - fragmented mind . monism is a statement of objective fact - non - dualism is the subjective experience of that fact . monism discovers the sugar - non - dualism tastes the sugar , becomes the sugar .\nimportantly , in considering this issue , anthony & robbins distinguish a unilevel monism from a multilevel monism ( apthony & robbins 1990 : 493 - 4 ) . whereas unilevel monism is a vulgarized form open to many of the criticisms which have been leveled against monism , multilevel monism may be quite compatible with the technical rationality and bureaucratic structures of modem life ( anthony & robbins 1990 : 494 ; anthony and ecker 1987 ) . however , we are less concerned here with scientific compatibility than with scientific innovation and change . the question remains : are there any positive contributions which dualism fosters but monism does not that might be essential to the future ? if not , then the unintended consequences of abandoning dualism in favor of monism may be negligible . however , if dualism makes significant positive contributions worth preserving for the future , then perhaps we should reconsider abandoning dualism in favor of monism and explore other possible options . a complete rejection of the dualistic world view supposes that dualism makes inessential positive contributions beyond those supplied by monism . this may not be the case .\nmonism .\ninternational dictionary of psychoanalysis . . encyclopedia . com . ( july 9 , 2018 ) . urltoken\nmonism .\na dictionary of sociology . . encyclopedia . com . ( july 9 , 2018 ) . urltoken\nmonism .\noxford dictionary of rhymes . . encyclopedia . com . ( july 9 , 2018 ) . urltoken\nthe formulae associated with priority monism are thus the same formulae as for existence monism / pluralism / nihilism , save for the replacement of \u2018 c \u2019 with \u2018 b . \u2019 note that it is not built into the formulation of priority monism that the one basic concretum has any particular nature . priority monism , priority pluralism , and priority nihilism are so far characterized as strictly numerical doctrines , concerning the number of basic concreta ( one , many , or none ) .\ncornell , david , 2013 , \u201cmonism and statespace : a reply to sider , \u201d analysis , 73 : 230\u201336 .\nskiles , alexander , 2009 , \u201ctrogdon on monism and intrinsicality , \u201d australasian journal of philosophy , 87 : 149\u201354 .\nsubstantial monism - is the idea that there is only one substance of the universe and all diversity is ultimately unreal .\nattributive monism - is the idea that there is one type of thing with many individual things under that one thing .\nabsolute monism - is the idea that there is ultimately only one reality and one being ( like in hinduism ) .\ni agree with you . christianity rejected any notion of monism when it rejected gnosticism beginning before the apostle john died .\ndescartes , who is the classic dualist insofar as he divides the world into the two realms of mind and matter , accepted partial monism about matter , which he treated as a unitary substance , while he rejected partial monism about minds .\none alternative to both dualism and monism is pantheism ; but pantheism has so few adherents that it is almost insignificant .\nsince priority monism turns out equivalent to priority monism ( cosmic ) which turns out equivalent to b u , and priority pluralism turns out equivalent to priority pluralism ( partial ) and so equivalent to ~ b u , priority monism and priority pluralism turn out to be contradictories . they are exhaustive and exclusive conceptions of the basic concreta . given the tiling constraint , priority monism and priority pluralism turn out to be exhaustive and exclusive conceptions of how to carve nature at the joints .\nmonism : there are many monisms . what they share is that they attribute oneness . where they differ is in what they target and how they count . this entry focuses on two of the more historically important monisms : existence monism and priority monism . existence monism targets concrete objects and counts by tokens . this is the doctrine that exactly one concrete object token exists . priority monism also targets concrete objects but counts by basic tokens . this is the doctrine that exactly one concrete object token is basic , and equivalent to the classical doctrine that the whole is prior to its ( proper ) parts . neither existence nor priority monism is accorded much respect in contemporary metaphysics , nor are they always properly distinguished . indeed , the tradition associated with these doctrines has long been dismissed as being somewhere between obscure and ridiculous . but there are serious arguments for monism . priority monism may especially deserve serious reconsideration , of a kind that it is only now beginning to receive .\nthe cartesian formulation yields two kinds of solutions , either some version of dualism , or some version of monism . common sense , with its folk psychological assumptions , assumes some kind of dualism , while science sides with some kind of monism .\nneither existence nor priority monism is accorded much respect in contemporary metaphysics , nor are they always properly distinguished . indeed , the tradition associated with these doctrines has long been dismissed as being somewhere between obscure and ridiculous . but there are serious arguments for monism . priority monism may especially deserve serious reconsideration , of a kind that it is only now beginning to receive .\nobviously there is a great deal more that could be said , but overall i think it is fair to conclude that priority monism deserves serious reconsideration , of a kind that it is only now beginning to receive . there seem to be no knockdown arguments against priority monism . or at least , none of the arguments against priority monism surveyed here seem in any way decisive . this may be surprising to those raised on the idea that monism can only be some obscure or ridiculous idea . moreover , there may even be some decent arguments for priority monism . or at least , the arguments for priority monism surveyed here seem to have some potential , given further cultivation . this terrain has lain fallow for nearly one hundred years .\nneutral monism is a monistic metaphysics . it holds that ultimate reality is all of one kind . to this extent neutral monism is in agreement with the more familiar versions of monism : idealism and materialism . what distinguishes neutral monism from its monistic rivals is the claim that the intrinsic nature of ultimate reality is neither mental nor physical . this negative claim also captures the idea of neutrality : being intrinsically neither mental nor physical in nature ultimate reality is said to be neutral between the two .\nthe difficulty with any form of a philosophical monism is that logically , it excludes or precludes rational conceptions regarding mental objects . monism denies the existence of all identities that exist as mental objects ; because mental objects are not \u201cnatural phenomena\u201d . in addition , the worldview of monism excludes any conceptions in the context of teleology . it means that conceptions about there being a goal , or meaning , or purpose to human existence is not to be regarded as logically coherent with a philosophical monism .\nmonism .\nencyclopedia of science and religion . . encyclopedia . com . ( july 9 , 2018 ) . urltoken\nmonism does not say that soul , mind and body are the same . it is clear that they are different . monism says that soul , mind and body were the same in the beginning and they will be the same in the end .\nthe traditional versions of neutral monism\u2014those developed by ernst mach , william james , and bertrand russell ( see section 4 below ) \u2014accept ( 1 ) and reject ( 2 ) . but some critics of neutral monism , notably bostock ( 2012 : 190 , 195\u20136 ) , interpret neutral monism as committed to ( 2 ) . based on this interpretation of neutrality , bostock arrives at the striking conclusion that \u201crussell\u2019s version of neutral monism was never properly \u2018neutral\u2019 or \u2018monistic\u2019\u201d ( bostock 2012 : 190 ) .\nin his recent book the realistic empiricism of mach , james , and russell . neutral monism reconceived ( 2014 ) , erik banks presents a critical survey of the big three of neutral monism , as well as his own development of the doctrine .\non monism see the works of philosophers named in the text , such as parmenides , spinoza , and bradley . a useful discussion is c . e . m . joad ,\nmonism in the light of recent developments in philosophy ,\nin\nmonism and pluralism .\nencyclopedia of philosophy . . encyclopedia . com . ( july 9 , 2018 ) . urltoken\nin sum : when monism encounters a difference it cannot ignore , it turns into dualism\u2014often a particularly absolutist and pathological dualism .\nanother kind of monism is called neutral monism which maintains that the one thing , the one substance of reality is neither mental or physical but is capable of being expressed through its attributes . therefore , matter and mind would be properties of this substance .\nboth of the terms that make up the label \u201cneutral monism\u201d are problematical . because the questions to which the notion of neutrality gives rise are unique to neutral monism , they need to be addressed first . most versions of neutral monism assume a plurality of basic , neutral entities ( these could be substances , events , tropes , universals , etc . , depending on the specific version of neutral monism in question ) . what does it mean for an entity to be neutral ? here are five proposals :\nuntil quite recently it seemed that neutral monism ( in its traditional form ) was a brief and unimportant sideshow on the grand stage of metaphysics . notwithstanding the fact that the three main protagonists\u2014mach , james , and russell\u2014were important figures , whose ideas profoundly influenced many areas of contemporary thought , their speculations about neutral monism seemed to have vanished from the philosophical scene . but the current wave of interest in the traditional versions of neutral monism , as well as the lively development of alternative versions of neutral monism , indicate that neutral monism may , once more , become a live option in the ongoing efforts to explore the metaphysics of mind .\nof course existence monism is not the only form of monism ( \u00a71 ) . if considerations from intuition and from perception ultimately tell against existence monism , there is still room to combine existence pluralism with priority monism . this would yield a view on which many things exist ( as is intuitively obvious and perceptually apparent ) , but only as dependent fragments of the one fundamental whole . i think that this is the view that many historical monists have held , and is a view that deserves very serious consideration .\ni have here avoided the question of whether it is more correct to call some of these systems non - dualism rather than monism since this point makes no difference to the rest of the argument of this paper . i have used the term monism throughout .\nmonism runs counter to common sense and experience . historically , it is a reaction against materialism . to refute materialism it is not\nhis philosophy is an attempt to reconcile monism ( hegel ) and individualism ( herbart ) by means of theism ( leibnitz ) .\nmonism as a philosophical term was first used by christian wolff to designate philosophies that attempted to eliminate the mind - body dichotomy .\n\u2013\u2013\u2013 , 2008 , \u201cthe cloud - astrophysics of xenophanes and ionian material monism , \u201d in curd and graham 2008 : 134\u2013168 .\n, a spiritual self - study course published in 1975 , represents a thought system of pure mentalistic monism or non - dualism .\nmonism is what makes eastern religion and philosophy imcompatible with christian thought . can a christian be a monist ? i think not !\nsupposing him to be a spirit permeating the universe , or the universe as being his outward manifestation ( monism and pantheism ) .\nto me , the basic difference is as simple as this : monism is one , non - dualism is not - two .\nwhile the definition of neutral monism may distinguish it clearly from panpsychism , consideration of the extant versions of neutral monism has tended to suggest a different picture . the allegedly neutral basic entities of traditional neutral monism strike many as manifestly mental ( see section 7 . 2 above ) . this is not the place to assess the accuracy of this impression . but there can be little doubt that it is the source of the wide - spread suspicion that neutral monism is best understood as a version of panpsychism or of phenomenalism .\nit is possible to assume ( and this is the more likely of the two alternatives ) that the bah\u00e1 ' \u00ed faith is dualistic and that those expressions of monism that occur are a reference to what parry names an ethical monism - -\nan annihilation of one ' s egotistical desires and a merging of one ' s will with god\n- - rather than an ontological monism .\nmonism can be said to oppose religious philosophy altogether by claiming that the idea of spirituality contradicts the monist principle of an indistinguishable mind and body . however , one might consider monism more fundamental than any religious philosophy while taking religion and spirituality as sources of wisdom .\nthis is a dire distortion of christianity , which is a dualistic religion . none of christianity\u2014sin , salvation , the afterlife\u2014makes any sense if you are \u201creally\u201d god . nevertheless , many supposed christians have converted to monism without noticing , and are unable to see any difference between the two . monism , extolling tolerance , begins by saying that christianity is totally true , but it eventually explains that old fashioned christians are doing it wrong , because the \u201creal\u201d christianity is actually monism . christianity is only true insofar as it is monism .\nmonism .\nnew dictionary of the history of ideas . . encyclopedia . com . ( july 9 , 2018 ) . urltoken\nmonism .\nthe columbia encyclopedia , 6th ed . . . encyclopedia . com . ( july 9 , 2018 ) . urltoken\nmonism .\nthe concise oxford dictionary of world religions . . encyclopedia . com . ( july 9 , 2018 ) . urltoken\nmonism .\nthe concise oxford dictionary of english etymology . . encyclopedia . com . ( july 9 , 2018 ) . urltoken\nassuming the theory of monism , i desire to ascertain the result to which it will lead when applied to the question whether we ought to regard the external world as of a character mental or non - mental . \u2013 mind and motion and monism by george john romanes\nneutral monism , which holds that both the mental and the physical can be reduced to some sort of third substance , or energy .\nzen would be such a school where monism would no more apply than is duality by way practices are engauged and regarded via insight .\n\u2013\u2013\u2013 , 2014 , the realistic empiricism of mach , james , and russell . neutral monism reconsidered , cambridge : cambridge university press .\npersson , ingmar , 1985 , the primacy of perception : towards a neutral monism , lund : library of theoria ( gleerup ) .\n( london , 1907 ) . a typical short account from the heyday of monism in british philosophy is a . e . taylor ,\nmonism and dualism are opposites . but because each is obviously wrong , each turns into the other when cornered . a devious trick !\nmonism has been worked out to its uttermost logical conclusions by those fearsome creatures , the german antichristian philosophers and professors of our days .\nthe basic difference in respect to beliefs of the aryan and semitic religions can be briefly described in terms of monism and monotheism respectively .\nrussellian monism is a view on finding consciousness in the physical world . it is based on a couple of arguments from bertrand russell .\nit is perhaps best to begin from the idea that common sense might favor priority pluralism , as these considerations are historically important ( perhaps due in part to the historical conflation of priority monism with existence monism ) , and linger as something like a reflex response to priority monism in the contemporary literature . so the argument from commonsense , which is an argument for priority pluralism , may be posed as follows :\n, it is a liberation of the mythological elements and its aim is to rest upon a concise but exhaustive statement of facts\n( monism , its scope and import , 8 , 9 ) . this\nconcise but exhaustive statement of facts\nis positive monism , the\nmy understanding of panpsychism is that consciousness is immanent in all entities . please see [ 4 ] for the definition of consciousness . soul monism [ 4 ] also says that consciousness is immanent in all entities but adds many clarifications . regarding immanence and transcendence soul monism states that\no ' conaill , donnchadh and tuomas tahko , 2012 , \u201con the common sense argument for monism , \u201d in goff 2012b : 149\u201366 .\nthat you are so narrow undermines your argument that monism is beyond the pale , since you regard everything but fundamentalism condemns one to hell .\nhusaini , s . a . q . , 1970 , the pantheistic monism of ibn al - \u2019arabi , lahore : sh muhammad ashraf .\nmonism is the view that attributes oneness or singleness ( greek : \u03bc\u03cc\u03bd\u03bf\u03c2 ) to a concept ( e . g . , existence ) .\n\u2013\u2013\u2013 , 2006 , \u201cconsciousness as existence as a form of neutral monism\u201d , journal of consciousness studies , 13 ( 7\u20138 ) : 128\u2013146 .\nobserves that monism \u201cis a name for a group of views in metaphysics that stress the oneness or unity of reality in some sense . \u201d\nmonism alone is reductionist with regard to consciousness , that is to say it is subject to the same merelogical nihilism as all aparent parts .\nthe three schools of metaphysical thoughts are dualism ( dvaita ) , qualified monism ( visishtadvaita ) and monism ( advaita ) . they all are sages on the way to the ultimate truth and para brahman . they are rungs in the ladder of yoga . they are not at all contradictory . on the contrary they are complementary to one another . these stages are harmoniously arranged in a graded series of spiritual experiences . dualism , qualified monism , pure monism - all these culminate eventually in the advaita - vedantic realisation of the absolute or the transcendental trigunatita ananta brahman .\n1754 ) to refer to views asserting either that everything is mental ( idealism ) or everything is material ( materialism ) , monism has wider applicability today , claiming that the various things or kinds of things encountered in the world are somehow reducible to , derivable from , or explicable in terms of one thing ( substantival monism ) or one kind of thing ( attributive monism ) . the substantival and attributive views are logically independent\nall of the ancient mysteries were monistic . monism originated in the city of babylon in mesopotamia and migrated from there to every corner of the world . hinduism is an offshoot of the original babylonian monism ( via the aryans of ancient persia ) and buddhism is an offshoot of hinduism :\nmeaning monism is an objective conclusion about the nature of the external world and non - dualism is the art of handling the subjective self . hence , i would say monism is a scientific conclusion about the outer world whereas non - dualism is a spiritual adventure of the inner world .\nthe wikipedia article [ 2 ] on monism is one of the best that the collective wisdom has produced . i am pleasantly surprised by the clarity of the wikipedia article . in contrast , the sep article [ 3 ] on monism is very terse and not comprehensive at all . one expects comprehensive articles from sep . one criticism of the wikipedia article is that it does not discuss the \u201cunity of being\u201d ( absolute monism ) .\n\u201cdialectical monism , also known as dualistic monism , is an ontological position that holds that reality is ultimately a unified whole , distinguishing itself from monism by asserting that this whole necessarily expresses itself in dualistic terms . for the dialectical monist , the essential unity is that of complementary polarities , which , while opposed in the realm of experience and perception , are co - substantial in a transcendent sense . \u201d \u2013 wikipedia [ 6 ]\nneutral monism holds that ultimate reality is all of one kind . to this extent neutral monism is in agreement with idealism and materialism . what distinguishes neutral monism from its better known monistic rivals is the claim that the intrinsic nature of ultimate reality is neither mental nor physical . this negative claim also captures the idea of neutrality : being intrinsically neither mental nor physical in nature ultimate reality is said to be neutral between the two .\neastern - style nondualism is sometimes equated with monism , but there are differences . nondualism is the idea that there are no fundamental distinctions in reality . nondualism therefore at odds , with materialist and idealistic monism because both assume the validity of a fundamental distinction in order to \u201ctake sides\u201d , to claim that one of two possible answers to a question is realised and the other not . ( neutral monism is closer to nondualism ) .\nfor me , pluralism and monism are each epistemic possibilities , so it is a virtue of an account of intrinsicality to be neutral between them .\nwhat made you want to look up monism ? please tell us where you read or heard it ( including the quote , if possible ) .\natmanspacher h . & fach w . ( 2015 ) : mind - matter correlations in dual - aspect monism according to pauli and jung . in\none of the subjects which has generated a lot of controversy among the scholars is whether the vedas teach polytheism , henotheism , monism or monotheism .\nthere is much more to banks\u2019s complex view . but this suffices to convey something of the physicalistic flavor of his interpretation of traditional neutral monism .\nmonism ( greek monos ,\nsingle\n) , in philosophy , is a doctrine that ultimate reality is entirely of one substance . monism is thus opposed to both dualism and pluralism . three basic types of monism are recognized : materialistic monism , idealistic monism , and the mind - stuff theory . according to the first doctrine , everything in the universe , including mental phenomena , is reduced to the one category of matter . in the second doctrine , matter is regarded as a form of manifestation of mind ; and in the third doctrine , matter and mind are considered merely aspects of each other . although monistic philosophies date from ancient greece , the term monism is comparatively recent . it was first used by the 18th - century german philosopher christian von wolff to designate types of philosophical thought in which the attempt was made to eliminate the dichotomy of body and mind .\ni read and re - read the paragraph multiple times . i have never heard of this definition of monism before . this is not monism ! he is giving us the definition for materialism . i have to add that his definition of dualism is not the commonly accepted definition of dualism either .\ni suppose that my critique is that monism and neutral monism do not go far enough . to assert that ' all is one thing ' does not explain ' one ' or ' thing ' . in my view , if there is a ' one thing ' , that t . . .\n, it may be a substance , or deity , of which body and mind are attributes that are held in equipoise . the opposites of monism are\ngenus monism : target : categories ; unit : highest type ( the doctrine that there is a highest category ; e . g . , being )\nmonism is a philosophical position which argues that the variety of existing things can be explained in terms of a single reality or substance . the wide definition states that all existing things go back to a source which is distinct from them . the common , restricted definition implies also a unity of substance and essence . contrasting with monism are metaphysical dualism and metaphysical pluralism . the term monism originates in western philosophy , but has also been applied to religions .\ni have constructed a synthesis based on my intuitions and the teachings of the spiritual masters throughout history . i refer to this synthesis as soul monism .\nthe first survey in the english language of the history of naturalistic monism in the works of haeckel , spinoza , and others . contributors demonstrate that , to a greater extent than previously shown , monism provided an essential epistemological framework for numerous religious , political and cultural movements between the 1840s and 1940s .\ni believe monism might become the most popular quasi - religious ideology in the west in our time . even some christians seem to adopt monist thinking .\n, most theosophists also affirm an overarching , all - encompassing unity that subsumes all differentiation . associated with their monism are the beliefs that god is utterly\nmonism and dualism are essentially the same . the difference consists in the expression . as the dualists hold the father and son to be two , the monists hold them to be really one . dualism is in nature , in manifestation , and monism is pure spirituality in the essence . [ source ]\nin light of these difficulties it is best to start the genealogy of neutral monism with the big three : ernst mach , william james , and bertrand russell . of the three , only russell uses the label \u201cneutral monism\u201d . but there is widespread agreement that mach , james , and russell are the three most important philosophers in this tradition . a striking feature of traditional neutral monism\u2014a reflection of the empiricist leanings of its protagonists\u2014is the close tie between the neutral entities and experience . this connection has given rise to one of the most enduring criticisms of neutral monism ( see section 7 . 2 ) . it is therefore important to note that this salient feature of traditional neutral monism need be no part of it ( see section 5 . 1 ) .\ndualism means that there are two fundamental kinds of substance in the world . monism is the view that there is only one fundamental kind of substance .\nan example of monism as scientific and objective is an image of the world , everything in it , all composed of atoms of matter / energy .\n\u2026system is thus a spiritual monism but a monism in which differentiation is essential . only through an experience of difference can the identity of thought and the object of thought be achieved\u2014an identity in which thinking attains the through - and - through intelligibility that is its goal . thus , truth is known only because\u2026\nmonism is the doctrine that there is only one kind of substance , for instance , mind or consciousness . berkeley\u2019s idealism and yogacara buddhism represent this view . pure materialism is also a type of monism , and it suggests that only matter exists . democritus is often seen as the exemplar of this view .\nbrahman is described as ekamevadvitiyam , one only without a second . the word monism , as said in my comment , is often used interchangeably in common parlance with non - dualism ( or advaita ( not two ) ) , but strictly speaking it is referred to as non - dualism , not monism .\nturner , william , 1911 , \u201cmonism , \u201d in the catholic encyclopedia , 10 . new york , robert appleton company . [ turner 1911 available online ]\n\u2026displays a characteristic preference for monism ( see pluralism and monism ) \u2014the view that reality is constituted of one principle or substance , such as mind or spirit . although theosophists recognize the basic distinctions between the phenomenal world and a higher spiritual reality and between the human and the divine , which suggests dualism , \u2026\nfinally , you could argue that dualism and monism are both wrong ! you might , for example , argue that mind and matter are just two of the many dimensions of existence . this is the approach frequently taken in buddhist and hindu philosophies , which reject the narrow monism and dualism of the western tradition .\ndiscussion point : groothuis further states \u2018monism , the basic premise of the new age movement , is radically at odds with a christian view of reality . \u2019\na . 2 new age teaching on morality : as we saw above monism believes that there is no difference between good and evil . ron rhodes comments :\nand even within the level of the basic neutral entities we can distinguish those versions of neutral monism that hold that all basic entities belong to a single category , from those that distinguish two or more categories of neutral entities . russell\u2019s later version of neutral monism seems to be monistic ( in this particular sense ) : all neutral entities are events . but it is easy to envision a neutral monism that countenances neutral substances and neutral properties among the basic neutral entities .\nthe basic premise of the occult is \u201cmonism , \u201d which is defined as a \u201cphilosophical theory that everything consists of or is reducible to one substance . \u201d the occult accepts a mystical form of monism characterized by pantheism\u2014that everything is god . this is only one of several major differences between the occult and christianity .\nthis view thus tends toward monism , which is a prevalent theme in eastern religions . for example , one of the major problems with any monism is that it loses the ability to distinguish moral categories . evil and good become indistinguishable . how well could you accept this if you were a victim of crime ?\nin a very true sense , every sort of thinking that is not monism , is christian thinking , however it may be overlaid by error and confusion .\nnot all science is reductionistic to the point of monism , though . ecology in particular trends quite the opposite . that may be why i was confused .\ni am in full agreement with him in believing that monism is destined to become the generally accepted theory of things , seeing that it is the only theory of things which can receive the sanction of science on the one hand and of feeling on the other . \u2013 mind and motion and monism by george john romanes"]}
{"id": 56372, "summary": [{"text": "radioplayer is a radio technology platform , owned by uk radio broadcasters and operated under licence in some other countries .", "topic": 23}, {"text": "it operates an internet radio web tuner , a set of mobile phone apps , an in-car adaptor , and a growing range of integrations with other connected devices and platforms .", "topic": 3}, {"text": "radioplayer is operated by uk radioplayer ltd which is a not-for-profit organisation owned by uk radio broadcasters .", "topic": 23}, {"text": "initial shareholders were the bbc , global radio , gmg radio , absolute radio and radiocentre .", "topic": 36}, {"text": "after consolidation in the radio market , current shareholders are the bbc , global radio , bauer media group and radiocentre . ", "topic": 23}], "title": "radioplayer", "paragraphs": ["radioplayer worldwide ( \u201crpw\u201d ) , a consortium created to represent the uk radioplayer platform internationally , has signed an agreement with radioplayer deutschland gmbh to licence the technology .\nradioplayer , the collaboration between the bbc and commercial radio in the uk , recently announced a new product , radioplayer car .\nradioplayer is a radio technology platform owned by uk broadcasters . it is licensed for use in seven countries through radioplayer worldwide .\n7digital and all in media , who build the radioplayer apps , will continue to work as service providers to the newly established radioplayer worldwide company .\nthe deal represents the latest expansion of radioplayer worldwide , which already has licensing agreements in place in germany , ireland , austria , norway , and belgium . radioplayer worldwide is a partnership between uk radioplayer , 7digital ( a b2b digital music and radio services company ) , all in media ( who build the radioplayer apps ) , and the countries which have rolled out radioplayer .\nradioplayer worldwide ( rpw ) , a consortium created to represent radioplayer internationally , has signed its first licensing agreement outside europe with a coalition of canadian broadcasters .\nradioplayer worldwide is a partnership between uk radioplayer , 7digital , and the countries which have rolled out the radioplayer model . it was created to explore opportunities for international technological collaboration across radio . for more see urltoken or follow @ rpworldwide on twitter .\nradioplayer is to be the first uk radio app to be integrated with apple carplay .\nup until now , the global licensing of radioplayer\u2019s technology has been handled by 7digital .\nused for analytics to ensure that we correctly recognise your device each time you use radioplayer .\nit costs a pretty penny though - getting radioplayer car installed will set you back \u00a3245 .\ncar mode take radioplayer in your car and tune in to over 400 stations on the move .\nradioplayer has launched the world\u2019s first voice - controlled hybrid radio adaptor . radioplayer car is a \u2018smart radio\u2019 system able to switch intelligently between dab , fm or streaming to find the strongest signal .\nthe beareruri specification radioplayer car uses is part of etsi 103 270 \ufffd the hybrid radio lookup used by radiodns . radioplayer car\ufffds implementation doesn\ufffdt use radiodns\ufffds xpi data in the uk , since it gets data directly from radioplayer stations , but it could if it were rolled out in other countries .\nthe radio allows the driver to change station just be saying \u201cradioplayer\u201d and then naming the desired station .\nmichael hill , managing director of radioplayer , said : \u201cthe fact we\u2019ve been able to work with apple to integrate radioplayer so seamlessly , demonstrates that uk radio is ahead of the curve , particularly in cars .\nthe radioplayer app is now compatible with android auto , google\u2019s operating system for the car dashboard . this follows the news earlier this year that radioplayer was the first european radio app to work with apple carplay .\nmichael hill , managing director of radioplayer said : \u201cradio remains the perfect medium for in - car listening . radioplayer ' s proud to help radio maintain a competitive position in the digital dashboards of the future .\nradioplayer car is the revolutionary hybrid radio upgrade for your car stereo , voice - controlled from your phone .\nradioplayer will also automatically upgrade the smart radio , allowing the radio to become smarter and smarter over time .\nfollowing the continued growth and development of radioplayer in the uk , norway and belgium , rpw are pleased to announce that radioplayer deutschland , a partnership between 18 of germany\u2019s commercial broadcasters , is to launch the radioplayer technology in germany . the service is being announced today and will launch publicly in the beginning of next year .\nradioplayer is also planning a hybrid radio , which will use fm , dab and ip , later this year .\ndeveloped by radioplayer , which is a collaboration between the bbc and commercial radio stations , ' radioplayer car ' is a box that is fitted behind your dashboard , and connects into the auxiliary input of your existing car radio .\n\u201cit\u2019s great to be working with the team at radioplayer deutschland at this exciting time for radio in germany\u201d , said simon blackmore , managing director of radioplayer worldwide , adding , \u201cwith another international partner licensing the platform , this further demonstrates that for broadcasters looking to work together to grow radio across their territory , radioplayer is the best place to start\u201d .\nradioplayer car also has integration with text messages and real - time traffic information , which are also controllable by voice .\nthe world\u2019s first ever voice - controlled hybrid car radio has been launched in the uk . radioplayer car was developed by radioplayer , the not - for - profit collaboration between the bbc and commercial radio , over the course of two years .\nradioplayer car\ufffds real achievement , however , is in something less sexy \ufffd or marketable \ufffd than voice control : hybrid tuning .\nradioplayer is the right technology for canada because it delivers the advantages of a unified platform for radio , without restricting the listener\u2019s flexibility . here in canada , we have two official languages , a vast geographical area , and a deep sense of canadian pride - and radioplayer understands that . through radioplayer , radio groups can collaborate on technology where appropriate , but continue to compete on content .\ndrivers can then use approved apps ' hands - free ' - such as google maps , google play music - and now radioplayer .\nradioplayer is a partnership between the bbc and uk commercial radio . together we ' ve developed a player that gives audiences a simple and consistent online listening experience . radioplayer allows you to discover and listen to live and on demand radio from ofcom licensed uk radio stations .\nradioplayer car has been developed by radioplayer , the industry partnership between the bbc and commercial radio which was established in 2011 to make listening to the radio easier on connected devices . the hardware is manufactured under licence by market - leading supplier of car audio interfaces , connects2 .\nthe group will roll out the radioplayer browser - player , ios app , and android app \u2013 including integrations with apple carplay , android auto , chromecast , and smartwatches . these are all powered by the radioplayer metadata platform , featuring the world\u2019s best search and recommendation engine for radio .\nradioplayer , the partnership between bbc and commercial radio which has aimed to put uk radio in one place , has launched a new mobile app .\nradioplayer | discover your perfect radio on your computer , mobile or tablet . listen live or catchup with tens of thousands of programmes and podcasts .\nbearing in mind the above , radioplayer car seeks to make a better car radio for the uk & apos ; s multi - platform listener .\nradioplayer , the listening platform for radio in the uk and several other european countries * , is making it even easier to listen on the move .\nradioplayer car will swap between dab , fm , and streaming radio depending on which signal is strongest - but amazon alexa will give it tough competition .\nradioplayer is a non - profit partnership between the bbc and commercial radio . it aims to keep radio listening simple , particularly on things which are connected to the internet , like computers , smartphones , and tablets . radiocentre is a proud partner of radioplayer and its work innovating and collaborating across the industry .\nthe app and the box can both receive updates \u2018over the air\u2019 , meaning that , even after purchase , radioplayer car can be made smarter and smarter .\nthat is now officially history . radioplayer is a partnership between the bbc and the uk commercial stations to provide a single , consistent interface to uk radio online . to begin with , 157 stations are in the radioplayer and that will rise to 228 soon when radio stations owned by bauer and utv are added .\non the role of radio in cars , which we\u2019re sharing with manufacturers . we\u2019re helping radios get smarter , by automatically exporting radioplayer station data in the excellent\nthe first challenge is that radio stations aren\ufffdt always known by their official name . in radioplayer\ufffds tests , many listeners wanted to tune into bbc radio 1 by simply saying \ufffdradio 1\ufffd , as one example . radioplayer worked on additional pieces of metadata to ensure that popular names worked as well as the official ones .\nthe radioplayer app , which will function on apple\u2019s car dashboard system , is a joint venture between the bbc and commercial radio groups global , bauer and radiocentre .\nbeyond the uk , radioplayer is available for international licensing , and has already launched in a number of european territories including germany , ireland , norway and belgium .\na new face has been appointed to lead the global licensing of radioplayer technology and create a stand - alone non - profit organisation working all over the world .\nradioplayer has made a new smart radio feed for connected cars . audi / vw is the first car manufacturer to sign on to use the new worldwide radioplayer api platform . as a result , hybrid radios in new audi models will use the wrapi technology to display station logos and to switch between dab , fm , and streaming audio .\nradioplayer car is professionally fitted behind the car\u2019s current stereo and controlled through the user\u2019s smartphone , safely in a cradle . the voice control system is woken by saying \u2018radioplayer\u2019 and the name of a favourite station , which will then automatically play on dab , fm or mobile . station names are announced over the speakers , ensuring there is no need to look at the screen . if the signal varies while driving , radioplayer car automatically switches to a different platform , keeping drivers listening via the best method possible .\nradioplayer , the co - owned radio platform in use in the uk , ireland and other european countries , is now compatible with the android auto in - car system .\nthis is a very proud moment for radioplayer and it will further strengthen the international ties between radio broadcasters . radio\u2019s in great shape - but we know we face challenges and opportunities in cars , smartphones , and among younger audiences . joining the ever - growing radioplayer family is a great way for broadcasters and countries to address these together .\nthey\u2019ve been using a version of radioplayer in europe for a while now and it\u2019s been very popular and very successful . and once you start using it , you\u2019ll understand why .\nradioplayer car is the world\u2019s first voice - controlled hybrid car radio upgrade . it features innovative multiplatform hybrid radio technology , which automatically follows stations across dab , fm and mobile .\nsaying ' radioplayer ' wakes the system up , after which you can say a series of simple commands to change radio station , skip between favourite stations , or get traffic updates .\nradioplayer is available on bbc online now . tomorrow , we ' ll publish two more blog posts about it - one here on the radio blog by tim davie , director of audio & music at the bbc , and one on the bbc internet blog by dave price , the manager responsible for building radioplayer ( dave ' s post will have more technical detail ) .\nwhat\u2019s the point ? don\u2019t we already have apps that do this ? yes , but radioplayer is far more more robust that what we\u2019ve had up until now . and the utility of radioplayer will become even more apparent when it starts appearing on the dashboard of connected cars . there\u2019s a huge push to make this a standard part of the infotainment stack of vehicles sold in canada .\nmichael hill , managing director of radioplayer said : \u201cwith radioplayer car you get the best of both worlds \u2013 a powerful multiplatform radio with hundreds of free - to - air channels , that\u2019s safe and simple to operate . it shows what\u2019s possible when the radio industry works together , and we look forward to sharing what we\u2019ve learned with manufacturers , so that all radios can improve . \u201d\nmore recently , radioplayer has added hardware devices to its portfolio , with an in - car hybrid radio due for public release later in 2015 and further next - generation radio devices in production .\noften , individual radio stations will set cookies when you use radioplayer . those cookies are outside of our control you should check station privacy policies to understand how stations collect personal data and use cookies .\nradioplayer car also enables drivers to \u2018bluetooth\u2019 their own smartphone music collections , take hands - free calls , listen safely to inbound text messages and receive instant audio travel news , customised by gps to their location and direction of travel . the app and the box can both receive updates \u2018over the air\u2019 , meaning that , even after purchase , radioplayer car can be made smarter and smarter . the system\nradioplayer also produced phonetic names for each station , so that they were pronounced correctly . \ufffdwave 105\ufffd is , of course , pronounced \ufffdone - oh - five\ufffd and not \ufffdone hundred and five . \ufffd\nmichael hill , managing director of radioplayer said : \u201cwith radioplayer car you get the best of both worlds \u2013 a powerful multi - platform radio with hundreds of free - to - air channels , that\u2019s safe and simple to operate . it shows what\u2019s possible when the radio industry works together , and we look forward to sharing what we\u2019ve learned with manufacturers , so that all radios can improve . \u201d\n\u201cit\u2019s the right time for this joint industry project in europe\u2019s biggest market , germany , together with our british radio - colleagues . the web is an excellent additional platform for modern radio\u201d , says hans - dieter hillmoth , general manager radioplayer deutschland and radio ffh in frankfurt , \u201cradioplayer . de will be a non - profit - project to support radio listening , between the commercial and public broadcasters\u201d .\ndeveloped by radioplayer ( the not - for - profit collaboration between the bbc and commercial radio ) , the hardware is manufactured under licence by market - leading supplier of car audio interfaces , connects2 . the largest installer of audio products to the retail sector , hyde park corner , are the preferred installer . customers can arrange for radioplayer car to be fitted at a time and a place to suit them .\nradioplayer has a strong history of innovation , from being one of the first radio apps to work with android wear and apple watch , to being the first app in europe to work with apple carplay .\nif you ' re a listener looking for a quick answer about one of our apps or services check the faqs or , if you ' re a station looking to join radioplayer , find more information .\nit is such a shame that radioplayer only have commercial stations on their app . there are many good independent on - line stations out there that deserve a chance to shine for example radio 25 live . urltoken\n\u201cwe\u2019re going to keep enhancing the data , with better logos and phonetic station names coming next , to help voice - controlled car interfaces find our stations , \u201d added leo andrews , radioplayer\u2019s chief technology officer .\nthe deal , which was co - ordinated by the newly - formed canadian association of broadcasters , will see at least fourteen companies signed up to the radioplayer canada coalition , representing the majority of canadian radio stations .\n7digital is a b2b digital music and radio services company , providing technical infrastructure and extensive global music rights to create music streaming and radio services for a diverse range of customers . it also offers radio production , music curation services , editorial strategy and content management expertise . 7digital is licensed to trade under the name radioplayer worldwide in an exclusive partnership with uk radioplayer limited . for more see urltoken or follow @ 7digital on twitter .\nradioplayer is a non - profit partnership between the bbc and commercial radio . our aim is to keep radio listening simple , particularly on things which are connected to the internet , like computers , smartphones , and tablets .\ncookies are small files which websites use to enhance the experience they offer their users . at radioplayer , we use cookies to offer you simple personalisation features which enhance your radio listening experience and help you discover more radio .\nradioplayer launched in 2011 , in a ground - breaking partnership between the bbc and commercial radio . it now has around 500 uk radio stations - including all bbc national and local services , all major commercial stations , and a selection of community and student radio . radioplayer is available on desktop , mobile , tablet , and in - car , and now has over six million users . for more see urltoken or follow @ ukradioplayer on twitter .\nradioplayer worked with all in media to create the platform which switches between dab and fm signals depending on which will provide the best quality stream . it will be available to download in apple carplay compatible motors in the summer .\nradioplayer car also enables drivers to \u2018bluetooth\u2019 their own smartphone music collections , take hands - free calls , listen safely to inbound text messages and receive instant audio travel news , customised by gps to their location and direction of travel .\nradioplayer car is the world\u2019s first voice - controlled hybrid radio adaptor , offering an easy upgrade for car stereos . it\u2019s a \u2018smart radio\u2019 system , able to switch intelligently between dab , fm or streaming , to find the strongest signal .\nthe voice control system is woken by saying \u2018radioplayer\u2019 , then the name of a favourite station , which will automatically play on dab , fm or mobile . \u2018wave - to - wake\u2019 can also be used , by moving a hand near the phone . station names are announced over the speakers , ensuring there is no need to look at the screen . if the signal varies while driving , radioplayer car automatically switches to a different platform , keeping drivers listening via the best method possible .\nmichael hill , radioplayer managing director said : \u201cthere\u2019s never been a better time to harness the international collaborative power of the radio sector . and there\u2019s no better person to help us do that , than lawrence . 2017 will be a transformative year . \u201d\nthe first thing we did is to ensure that it was easy and safe to use ,\nsaid managing director michael hill . \ufffdso we made radioplayer car voice - controlled , and speech - enabled [ the system speaks the name of the station it\ufffds switching to ] . it was critical to us that the driver could change stations without touching their phone , or taking their eyes off the road . we challenged ourselves to make radioplayer car safer and simpler to use than an old fm radio . \ufffd\nwe only store basic numeric identifiers in cookies which act as markers so we can recognise your device each time you use a radioplayer web player . we don\u2019t store ip addresses , locations or anything in a cookie which could be directly used to identify you .\nthe radioplayer model was first developed by the bbc and commercial radio in the uk . unlike other radio aggregation platforms , each radioplayer system is specific to the country in which it is launched , and operated by the stations it serves . there are shared technical standards for the browser radioplayers , the radio - discovery apps , and the back - end systems which power them \u2013 but broadcasters retain control over their own branding , streaming , and commercial deals . it\u2019s this flexibility that appeals to the canadian radio operators .\nfrom today , you should start noticing coverage of our long - awaited \u2018radioplayer car\u2019 launch . for those of you who don\u2019t know , we kicked off this project a couple of years ago , which is why it\u2019s great to see it finally available to the public .\nconsisting of a tried , tested and flexible desktop player , simple backend tools , a natural search engine , mobile apps on iphone , android and windows mobile , tablet apps on ipad , android and kindle , and even apps for your car : the uk radioplayer is used by hundreds of stations in the uk as their default player \u2013 and by millions of listeners to enjoy their favourite stations . radioplayer has made it simpler for listeners to find and hear great radio online , and easier for broadcasters to showcase the best of their content .\nradioplayer is able to operate in a very reduced mode when cookies are disabled . you\u2019ll still be able to listen to the radio , view recommendations and search for stations but you won\u2019t be able to save stations to your my stations list , nor see your listening history .\ntim davie , director at bbc audio and music said :\nthe success of radioplayer has proved the appeal of offering the whole of uk radio in one place . the app launch is a logical next step and is excellent news for listeners and the uk radio industry .\nandrew harrison , chairman of radioplayer also added : \u201cthis new app will help smartphone users to discover the depth and breadth of uk radio . hundreds of stations are now just one mobile click away - another milestone in the industry ' s progress towards a multiplatform digital future . \u201d\nfor bbc radio listeners , radioplayer upgrades the existing bbc radio console by allowing you to search across all the stations involved and save presets of your favourite stations . we ' ve made it easier to share favourite bbc programmes with your friends and see information about what is now playing .\nin 2012 , with smartphone use growing quickly , radioplayer released a series of apps , first for mobiles and then for tablets . these have continued to develop and grow , remain free to download , and are available for iphone , ipad , android phones and tablets , kindle fire and windows 8 phone .\nthe radioplayer console will pop up to play audio when you click to listen live or play listen again content on bbc radio websites . it ' s similar in appearance to the previous bbc console with some lovely features including the ability to search for live and on demand radio from stations across the uk .\nnot only does radioplayer car allow the driver to listen to radio , it also enables drivers to bluetooth their own smartphone music collection . it also allows the user to take hand free calls ; listen to incoming text messages ; and receive travel updates ( customised by driver\u2019s location and direction of travel ) .\nwe want you to be clear about the data we currently hold about your radioplayer usage on this browser / device . below is a list of the currently set cookies and what they do . you are in control \u2013 you can use the tool at the bottom of the page to revoke consent if you wish .\nthere\ufffds a whole area of science around switching , called \ufffdhysterisis , \ufffd but in the real world there\ufffds no substitute for road - testing . the radioplayer team have covered many hundreds of miles , to fine - tune the algorithm that detects a fading signal , and judges when to switch to a better one . \ufffd\nget the free radioplayer app on your smartphone or tablet , and you ' ll never miss your favourite music , news , sport , or drama again . tune in to hundreds of stations , and tens of thousands of catchup programmes . play live radio in your car , or hook up to a speaker via bluetooth and airplay .\nalthough nearly 80 % of new cars come with a digital radio pre - installed ( radiotoday ) , the average life span of a car is over ten years . this means that 85 % of cars on the road do not have dab installed . the radioplayer is an aftermarket solution which avoids the unsightly wiring and many dashboard controls .\nradioplayer canada \u2013a new high - powered aggregator of more than 400 stations across canada\u2013was officially launched today . virtually every radio company in the country is part of this ( bell isn\u2019t ; they have iheartradio ) , allowing users to listen to any participation anywhere . you can listen live and to past radio shows ( i particularly like that feature . )\nlawrence galkoff will be general manager of radioplayer worldwide , which already has licensing agreements in place in germany , ireland , austria , norway , and belgium . the business says it has plans to roll out the platform in canada and peru this year 2017 , and that conversations are taking place with dozens more countries that are interested in adopting it .\nas well as integrating radio streaming apps with vehicle systems like android auto and carplay , radioplayer is working on revolutionary \u2018hybrid\u2019 radio technology for cars . the system , which was prototyped last year , will automatically select the best platform to deliver a chosen station , switching between dab , fm or streaming , as reception varies . it is expected to launch later this summer .\n\u201cwe\u2019ve talked to dozens of car companies over the past few years , \u201d radioplayer managing director michael hill said . \u201cthey\u2019re all interested in improving their car radio interfaces , but the question they ask most often is \u2013 where can we get a reliable feed of the radio industry\u2019s data ? this project starts to answer that question\u2026to help keep radio simple , sexy , and central to the dashboard . \u201d\nradioplayer car takes shape of a small box which is professionally fitted behind the dashboard . the box links to the aux input on an existing car radio . it wirelessly connects to the drivers smartphone , held by a mount . a free app enables the driver to safely control the radio . the \u2018smart - 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year development process was a true partnership across the radio industry , with firms like togglebit , all in media , travel for media , and furthermore involved in designing and building the software and applications . 40 beta - testers were enlisted from across the uk radio industry , to ensure the system performs well in all cars .\nyou can see a full demo of the unit on this youtube video , along with an interview with michael hill .\nlogin or register to comment it only takes a second with your google or facebook account .\nnews about radio\u2019s future from the us , the uk , australia , and elsewhere - handpicked , every week . subscribe to james cridland\u2019s newsletter\nlatest insights , case studies and news from agencies , tech vendors , freelancers and other organisations .\nit was designed to cement uk radio\u2019s place on apple\u2019s interactive dashboard with conventional car radios set to be slowly replaced by more sophisticated systems including apple carplay and ford sync .\n\u201cwe\u2019re proud to be leading the way , and grateful to the bbc , global , bauer , radiocentre , and the rest of the industry for supporting our collaborative vision . \u201d\nbuild your marketing knowledge by choosing from daily news bulletins or a weekly special .\nhit the c - 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to - date web browser with style sheets ( css ) enabled . while you will be able to view the content of this page in your current browser , you will not be able to get the full visual experience . please consider upgrading your browser software or enabling style sheets ( css ) if you are able to do so .\nlistening to the radio online has a history . the first station in the world to stream radio across the internet was north carolina student radio station wxyc in late 1994 .\nbbc radio programmes have been available on the web for over fifteen years . a 1995 experiment by bbc radio 3 also included what we ' ve come to know as ' user - generated content ' and webcams .\nin march 1996 , virgin radio in london became the first station in the world to be streamed online round - the - clock .\nin 1999 , virgin ( which you ' ll now know as absolute radio ) scored another first with an ' interactive ' online player that provided information about what was playing .\nin 2002 the bbc radio player was launched and two years later the bbc became the first uk broadcaster to podcast programmes ( with in our time , now past its 500th episode ) . it ' s safe to say that every other british radio station can now be heard online .\nbut for the whole of this history the uk radio industry has provided no single place to listen to all of your favourite stations - no equivalent to the transistor radio in your kitchen . you had to visit each web site in turn and accustom yourself to a different way of listening at each .\nwatch the video for further information and leave a comment here to let us know what you think of it .\nif you know about other online radio landmarks , leave a comment to let us know .\nthe bbc radio team explain their decisions , highlight changes and share news from all of bbc radio .\nradio caroline has a history going back to the day ' s of offshore radio in the 1960 ' s and is one that era ' s great survivors . in the 1970 ' s the station returned as an album format broadcaster operating off the coast of holland and then the uk from the radio - ship mi amigo until she sank in a storm in 1980 .\nnot giving up , caroline returned once again three years later with a bigger and better radio - ship ross revenge . this sturdy vessel rode out the great storm of 1987 only to have the weakened 300ft arial mast collapse a few days later . after repairs she was on the air again until 1990 with many more adventures which you can read about on the history pages of our website .\nalthough we still have ross revenge , today ' s radio caroline is a landbased broadcaster using the ship for special occasions . we can be heard 24 hours a day around the world on the internet .\nthe blackburn family has been serving london , ontario for over 150 years . 2011 marked the return of blackburn radio with the launch of 98 . 1 free fm .\nthe app is a free download for ios and android \u2013and it\u2019ll be part of apple carplay , android auto , chromecast and even smart watches .\nthis is a seriously big deal for the canadian radio industry because we want to make it as easy as possible to listen to radio anywhere . give it a whirl and tell me what you think , okay ?\nalan cross is an internationally known broadcaster , interviewer , writer , consultant , blogger and speaker . in his 30 + years in the music business , alan has interviewed the biggest names in rock , from david bowie and u2 to pearl jam and the foo fighters . he\u2019s also known as a musicologist and documentarian through programs like the ongoing history of new music .\nblink - 182 is giving away a new song . but there\u2019s a catch .\nis it better than tunein ? better than the individual station apps ? better than clearchannel\u2019s iheart cancon - ized thing ? slacker ? stingray ? because even those i just mentioned are a stretch for most people that will do with spotify / deezer / itunes / google ( in offline mode , worst case scenario ) .\nand the people like you and me that actually dig broadcast radio , do we prefer local stations ? because unless i am forced to use fm ( and that in turn means i\u2019m tuning into cbc\u2019s frequencies or the jazz station ) i\u2019d rather listen to actual human programmers ( say kcrw ) that the \u201cpodcasts on shuffle\u201d that are available in to .\nare stations required to register or opt in to be listed ? example , a search for a campus station comes up empty , but the station is a member of the national campus and community radio association ( listed on the ncra website ) . what is the default streaming bitrate setting ( if high quality is not enabled ) ?\nthat\u2019s the plan . it\u2019s a long - term plan , but it\u2019s a plan .\nthis site uses akismet to reduce spam . learn how your comment data is processed .\ndrake\u2019s scorpion streams a billion times in a week . how much did he make ?\nthis article highlights everything that\u2019s wrong with so much of the music industry today . this is too important not to read .\nthe cookies we set allow us to make our web player more useful . for example , we remember your current volume level , the stations you\u2019ve listened to recently and your favourite stations . we also set cookies to help ensure some of the advanced features including statistical analysis , work smoothly no matter what browser or device you use .\ncontains a list of the radio stations you\u2019ve listened to , so we can show it in your recents list .\ndetermines whether you have been shown the message describing how cookies are used to store station favourites .\nk106 . 3 fm | today in rock history . . . sept . 19th\nin 1994 , the stone temple pilots began a then - record fifteen weeks run on top of the billboard album rock tracks chart with \u201cinterstate love song\u201d .\nin 1981 , the rolling stones went to number one on the billboard 200 album chart for the ninth and last time with \u201ctattoo you\u201d which began a nine week run on top of the chart .\nalso in 1981 , simon and garfunkel reunited for their first concert in eleven years at new york\u2019s central park ; which was attended by over 750 , 000 people .\nback then , we were starting to realise the scale of the challenge facing radio in car dashboards . although in - car listening is huge ( 25 % of all radio listening in the uk ) , we noticed that some car companies appeared to be overlooking the importance of radio to their customers ."]}
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", "topic": 16}], "title": "police auction", "paragraphs": ["we found a number of police forces linking to official ebay shops , including cheshire police * , nottinghamshire police * , leicestershire police * , sussex police * , thames valley police * and devon and cornwall police * .\nauction houses \u0096 some police forces also sell goods via auction houses , which you have to attend in person .\nnorthumbria police says it uses boldon auction galleries , while west midlands police uses aston ' s auctioneers & valuers . in london , we found frank g bowen ltd , an auction house which deals with police , bankruptcy and liquidation sales .\nyou may have to do a bit of detective work to find an auction near you \u0096 some police forces give this information on their websites , but not all do . however , if you search online for police auctions in your area ( eg , ' police auction manchester ' ) , you should be able to find if there ' s an auction house that sells goods on behalf of police .\ncustomers complain a lot about the police auction site . what the hell , i do not want to loose my money .\nthe force have contracted two auction houses who sell police supplied recovered property . the auctions are held when there are enough items .\nhave you bought cheap stolen goods from police ? let us know how you got on \u0096 plus any police ebay stores or auction houses you ' ve spotted which do this \u0096 in the forum .\nripoff . my merchandise wasn ' t worth crap . isn ' t a police auction . they just took the name . stay away\nbilly leroy has his own style at auction . use his tips to wheel and deal your way into the best auction and antique steals .\n\u201cpos . what a ripoff . it ' s not a police auction . they just took the name for more business . rip off . \u201d\nto bid , you ' ll mostly need to go to an auction house on the day and bid in person . however , some auction houses now offer live internet or telephone bidding . you ' ll have to register to bid with the auction house , whether you ' re bidding in person or not . you should be able to find out when the next police auction will be held by visiting the auction house ' s website .\nyou can often view items in person the day before an auction too \u0096 check online for details of viewings , or contact the auction house to ask .\nfor example , greater manchester police lists three auction houses on its website : central auction rooms of rochdale , charles taylor auctioneers & valuers and simon charles auctioneers & valuers . it says auctions are held when there are enough items to sell .\naccording to the italian police , the suspect used encrypted accounts to ask the model\u2019s agent for $ 300 , 000 to stop the online auction from going ahead .\npolice said the woman was handcuffed to a chest of drawers in this apartment .\nif you spot something that belongs to you on ebay or in an auction house , you ' ll need to get in touch with the police force selling it .\nbumblebee auctions usually only has about 100 to 200 lots up for auction at once . official ebay stores vary \u0096 when we checked , leicestershire police had eight items on offer , though there were a whopping 162 listed in the official sussex police shop .\nstate of the art air conditioned auction hall with bidding undercover & tv monitors throughout .\naccording to the italian police , the suspect used encrypted accounts to ask the model ' s agent for $ 300 , 000 to stop the online auction from going ahead .\nneedless to say , i\u2019ve been browsing the web for the next troy , michigan police auction . i need that $ 350 escort wagon . and that $ 400 jeep cherokee .\ni did , so go to the\ndollar\nstore to find the same or better stuff . it has nothing to do with police or any confiscated items from police .\nlearn how to buy many types of items from the government through auction or direct sale .\nely 2 hours or so . disregard any negative feedback for this auction house - buy /\nthis small house in the italian alps was where the woman was kept , police said .\nworks with police departments across the country to auction off the items they have seized or recovered . all of the items are examined by experts and anything that is fake is destroyed . urltoken gives a portion of the proceeds from the auction back to the police department ' s local community . many of the items on the site start at $ 1 with no reserve .\nconcerned that police might look for him after he called the modeling agency , the man then told police he had intended to take her to the british consulate in milan . but police were waiting for him after the consulate staff told them a man called to say he would be delivering a young british woman he found , according to a police statement sent to the daily beast .\nthe cool thing about this police auction is that the auctioneer conducted all the bidding from a school bus . as he finished selling cars , he\u2019d just crank up the bus\u2019s rough - running engine , and nurse that thing ten yards or so to auction off the next four or five vehicles .\nlaurence and sally know how to stand out in a crowd at auction . get their tips on how to make your mark and win big at auction , along with shrewd thrift store shopping advice .\n\u00a9 copyright 2018 police auctions canada inc . . all rights reserved . no part of this web page may be reproduced in any way without the prior written permission of police auctions canada inc . .\na number of forces use auction houses ( which you can visit in person ) to sell goods .\nbuy it and understand how the auction system works . the staff are always helpful , there are always\nauctions of ex - police cars , vans and motorcycles of varying types and sizes from regional forces .\nas always - awesome auction tonight ! even though the auction process can seem daunting , their sense of humour and lovely staff make it easy to navigate . doesn ' t ever feel like a chore but rather a lov\npolice forces say they make every effort to trace the rightful owner of the property before they sell it .\nvictoria police unclaimed and forfeited goods auctions the breen auction group on behalf of the victoria police conducts \u2018unclaimed and forfeited goods\u2019 auctions once every month in our auction rooms on a selected tuesday . the auction can be viewed the day prior from 1 . 00pm \u2013 4 . 00pm and the morning of the sale from 8 . 00am . we restrict the auction to between 300 and 400 lots for each sale . we sell an average of 100 lots per hour . the types of assets sold vary each auction . we however consistently sell the following : electrical products : plasma and lcd televisions , lap top computers , home theatre systems , stereo systems , mobile phones , coffee machines , food processors , power tools , bicycles , perfume , domestic furniture , prints , clothing , shoes and more .\neach auction website operates differently . in some cases , the auctions are operated completely by the government agency , while in other cases the agency only operates the shopping site , but a third - party company handles the auction itself .\nthe items available can be limited , as it depends on the amount of stolen goods each police force recovers .\nthe woman was kept handcuffed to a wooden chest of drawers in a bedroom for a week , police said .\n' 50 / 60 ' s tinplate batt . op . r / c police car by line mar , japan\nthe auctions at which police and customs sell items retrieved from crime scenes or seized at the border have been axed .\nthe big downside to bumblebee auctions is most items must be collected in person from whichever police station ' s flogging it .\nwhen she walked into the apartment where the photo shoot was supposed to take place , two men attacked her , police said .\npolice badges , patches & insignia we currently receive a vast amount of requests for policing memorabilia from all corners of the globe . we regret that we cannot supply badges , patches or insignia for gmp , unless in exceptional circumstances . government information on the police\ntraci lombardo , the newest auction specialist , gets lucky with this star trek figurine . how much do you think it sold for ?\nmark meyer has a way of hustling his way into big - ticket finds . get auction and thrifty shopping tips from a pro .\npolice examining his phone and computer found nude photos of her taken while she was drugged in milan . some of those pictures also appeared on the darknet auction site . he is not yet being charged for sex crimes , only kidnapping and illegally holding a person captive .\nmany police forces in england and wales use an ebay - style site called bumblebee auctions to sell lost property or goods seized from criminals .\npolice say the first identified suspect initially met ayling in paris where she traveled for a photo shoot that was cancelled and rescheduled in milan .\nthe new york police department regularly auctions seized property . vehicles are normally sold through public auctions , while general property is now sold online .\nturners says it will have to sell items like alcohol and cigarettes at other auctions because they ' re not allowed on the online auction site .\nwhen we checked , most items were sold via auction . however , a few had the ' buy it now ' option , so it varies .\nlarge selection of vintage cars to be auctioned off on site in chilliwack . also included in the auction is a large selection of nos auto parts .\nto benefit both the buyer and breen auction group we strongly advise that purchasers attend our viewings to peruse and test all items that are in the auction . breen auction group endeavour to provide as much information as possible regarding the items that are being auctioned , however , there are no guarantees on items . we have a buyer beware ( items are sold as is ) policy and therefore it is of benefit to the buyer to view and test the items .\nhistorically , we have operated a vehicle salvage auction locally in the oxfordshire and buckinghamshire area . however , asm auto recycling has acknowledged the rise in popularity of online salvage sales on auction sites such as ebay and joined forces with uk vehicle insurers and salvage dealers to offer online bidding of salvage cars through our own platform . if you cannot collect a salvage vehicle bought at auction online , asm auto recycling offers a competitively - priced delivery service to specified addresses .\nofficial police ebay stores \u0096 some forces have now set up their own ebay shops . you can collect items in person or sometimes have them delivered .\nthe model , who has not been named , was assaulted , drugged , handcuffed and stuck in a travel bag , police said in a statement .\ne would be at every auction but as we live in whanganui now we can only bid on line . thanks for the good times alex and tracey .\nthe model arrived in milan on july 10 and already had a photo shoot booked through her agent for the following day , according to the police account .\nmost items sold are similar to those on bumblebee and ebay , but you ' re also more likely to find larger items such as cars at auction houses .\nit ' s important to understand that at auction houses , your final cost will be more than the amount the item closes for after you ' ve bid .\nmany states and even some local governments also sell surplus property . contact your state ' s surplus property division to find out if it operates an auction program .\nno \u0096 it ' s important to remember that just because it ' s a police auction , doesn ' t mean it ' s automatically cheap . always check prices for similar items on ebay , facebook selling groups and the used marketplace on amazon * too . see our ebay buying and facebook selling guides for more .\nbumblebee auctions \u0096 an ebay - style site which features stolen goods listed by police forces across england and wales . you usually have to collect items in person .\nthe websites for the auctions included a description of the victim and a starting price but police said it was still unclear whether the suspect had made them up .\nvat on the hammer price : a few auction houses also add 20 % vat to items ' hammer prices . this would push your price up to \u00a343 . 20 .\nin atlanta allows bidders to browse and test items up for auction by the major trucking lines - - items that were over - shipped , damaged or lost in transit .\nthe real crown jewel of this little police auction was a gorgeous 2013 hyundai elantra that , at least on the outside and in the interior , looked very well maintained . plus , it came with keys , which is always a plus . brought in for driving under a suspended license , the elantra\u2019s starting bid was $ 2 , 145 .\nbefore we started , kevin checked in at the front desk ( the window of a school bus ) , signed some paperwork and received a bidder card and an auction list .\nonce that sold for $ 100 ( even the police officer got in on the bidding for the spree ) , everyone took their cash to the bus and paid up . in this auction , if someone bought a car for more than $ 1 , 000 , they didn\u2019t have to pay the full amount immediately , just 20 percent to hold the vehicle .\nmany items of jewelry are bought at auction at a small fraction of the\nbuy direct price .\nhow can this be ? what is the real value of these items .\nreally enjoy seeing what is up for auction . there are some really great buys . thorntons have great staff who are always friendly and helpful . thanks again for another great buy .\none man then drove her , still inside the suitcase , in the back of his car to near the french border not far from turin where he kept her in a room at an events hall he had rented with false documents , according to italian police , with the intention of listing her on a dark web auction site for a starting price of $ 300 , 000 in bitcoin .\nstruggling to understand the descriptions of our salvage vehicles within our latest online auction ? click here to get a full description of each technical abbreviation to put you firmly in the picture before making a purchase .\ngovdeals provides services to various government agencies that allow them to sell surplus and confiscated items via the internet . each participating agency has its own auction rules and regulations and may be subject to government ordinances .\n( cnn ) a 20 - year - old british model was kidnapped in milan , italy , to be auctioned off on a pornographic website on the dark web , the italian state police said saturday .\nwe are a premier full - service private auction company liquidating property seized by police and federal agencies , property from abandoned safe deposit boxes , seized bank assets , bankruptcies , financial institutions , business inventory liquidations , and other consigners . our firm conducts traditional live auctions throughout the year at various locations across the country , as well as auctions on the internet . please see our schedule of upcoming auctions for further details .\nmilan , italy \u2013 a 20 - year - old british model was kidnapped in milan , italy , to be auctioned off on a pornographic website on the dark web , the italian state police said saturday .\nwhen we looked , most smaller items ( eg , cameras and jewellery ) had a delivery option . larger items such as bikes and televisions were collection - only \u0096 often from the police force ' s headquarters .\nmany police forces across the uk sell on loot which they ' ve seized . and because this isn ' t widely known about \u0096 and because the police sell on items they ' d otherwise have to store or dispose of \u0096 you could bag real bargains . for example , we spotted a kids ' bike for 99p ( collection only ) , a classical guitar for \u00a314 ( incl delivery ) and an armani watch for \u00a315 ( collection only ) .\nwe ' ve now updated this guide with even more ways to get your hands on stolen goods . and it ' s all completely legit and above board \u0096 in fact , even the police are in on it . . .\nthere are three main routes the police use to flog this stuff \u0096 it ' s worth checking out all three , but the route for you may depend on what ' s available near you , as many items have to be collected .\nsome police forces have set up their own official ebay shops to sell recovered goods . what ' s more , smaller items often have a delivery option , so you can still buy from them even if the force is miles from you .\nupcoming auctions are listed below . ( they can take a moment or two to load . ) click on the red auction title for more information and you ' ll find a link to the auctioneer ' s website where there is even more detail !\npeople there is no such thing as a online police auction , wake up this so called company is based in china they are a cheap liquidator that buys from broke outlets that have gone out of business , they say that they have a head office in the usa , , it is a little empty building . . . . do not fall for it prob funding org crime . . , . . do not give then your hard earned money , , , remember you pay for what you get\nafter the jeep , the auction finished off with a pontiac sunfire , a \u201990s ford f - 150 , a dodge dakota , and then arguably the crown jewel of the show , a honda spree minibike . just look at this marvelous piece of machinery :\ngot the second franklin half dollar the auction site showed it graded as a pr70 , i got a coin ungraded and just in a plastic holder . stay away from this site , it is all a scam , cant beleive that places still support them ,\npolice released photos of both the milan studio where she was drugged and the small room near turin where she was kept , as well as the duffle bag , some items of her clothing and the blue station wagon in which the man transported her .\nthe 18 city of los angeles official police garages ( opgs ) hold lien sales auctions . the auctions are open to the public . all vehicles are sold\nas is , where is\nand with all faults . seller makes no warranty or refunds . vehicles are sold in an open competitive bid auction . the highest bidder is the buyer . the auctioneer reserves the right to reject any bid or stop the sale of a vehicle . in the event of a dispute , the auctioneer ' s decision will be final .\nis a partner of the department of justice and us department of homeland security that executes auctions all over the country for vehicles acquired in the asset seizure and forfeiture program . on this site you can preview items going up for public auction and do some online bidding .\nnot quite . on ebay , you can sneakily win auctions by swooping in seconds before the deadline . bumblebee works differently . if someone bids in the last 10 minutes , it automatically extends the auction by 10 minutes , giving others a chance to fight back . occasionally , auctions get cancelled when the rightful owner spots their property and claims it back . of course , you ' ll get your cash back if you ' ve already paid . if you ' ve tried the site , please feed back on the police auctions forum thread .\ni really don ' t understand why this website still allow to open ! ! ! ! it is has nothing to do with police auction at all ! ! ! ! we brought some so called 18k ruby / sapphire , they are not only not genuine , they don ' t even bother to make it look a bit more real . you don ' t need expert to tell you they are fake , even a 7yr old know these are fake . hold your money ! ! ! and don ' t fail into this website ! ! !\na 30 - year - old polish national who resides in the united kingdom was arrested on kidnapping charges . lukasz herba was arrested july 17 outside the british consulate in milan while accompanying the woman , said lorenzo bucossi , the head of the milan police mobile command unit .\ni bought 4 pieces and all are worthless . all fake , surely the company pays people for positive comments on the parts that are worthless . and i am in doubt and afraid to return and not receive my money , i made the complaint in the state police .\ndon ' t worry , we know moneysavers are law - abiding citizens , and we ' re not about to encourage you to break the law . this is all about snapping up lost property or goods seized from criminals when the police can ' t find the rightful owners .\never watched storage hunters , the us tv show where people bid for the mystery contents of storage units ? well , you can do something similar with lost luggage auctions . when airlines can ' t reunite lost bags with their rightful owners , they often sell them via specialist auction houses .\ni\u2019ve always heard that anyone off the street can go to police auctions and bid on hilariously inexpensive cars . but it wasn\u2019t until last week that i actually attended one of these bidding wars and learned how true that is . let me tell you , friend : it was amazing .\nto find an official store , start by checking the website of your police force to see if it sells stolen goods on ebay . if not , look further afield , though make sure what you ' re buying has a delivery option or you ' re able to collect it .\nunclaimed lost property items that do not contain personal or sensitive information are auctioned publicly . auctions are organised within the area items were located or surrendered . auctions are advertised in local papers or you can call your local police station to find out when one will take place close to you .\ni guess the reason for that ( is ) people don ' t have the time to come to a public auction on a tuesday or a wednesday or a thursday because they ' re working or they ' ve got other pressures ,\nbranch manager for turners ' commercial division jason tredgett says .\nif you spot something that ' s yours on bumblebee auctions , email service @ urltoken and hopefully they ' ll reunite you with your property . if in the rare case you spot your property after it ' s been sold , the police force will contact the buyer and attempt to negotiate its return .\npolice say they found a letter on the suspect\u2019s computer , apparently addressed to the woman , in which the group kingpin says , \u201cyou are being released as a huge generosity from black death group . your release does , however , come with a warning and you should read this letter very carefully . \u201d\nthis may limit your choice as not every force is on the site \u0096 police in london , scotland and northern ireland aren ' t there , for example . but if there ' s a delivery option , you can get items sent anywhere in the uk for an extra fee , typically \u00a35 to \u00a38 .\n2014 dodge charger police sedan 4 - dr , 5 . 7l v8 ohv 16v . vehicle engine runs and is driveable . no known repairs needed . maintained every 4000 miles . removed from service on 06 / 18 / 2018 . automatic transmission / 2 wd . blue exterior / minor dents / no window cracks /\nthe cars at this auction weren\u2019t what i\u2019d call \u201cexciting , \u201d but it\u2019s still a good thing i didn\u2019t have a bidders number , because i would have been all over that 1985 honda spree motorcycle , the 1993 ford escort wagon , and probably that 1995 chevy astro van . ( i\u2019ve got a weak spot for astro vans . )\nthorntons monday general auction 09 . 07 . 18 starting at 6pm . viewing is highly recommended , you can come in to 8 tiri place from 9am to view . if you can ' t make it in house then don ' t worry you can link into our live online bidding from the comfort of your own home just click the link below\npeople were on their cellphones taking bids from afar , others were desperately eyeing the cars to see if the panels and bumper covers were in decent enough shape to make some cash at the current bidding price . though there were only a handful of folks at this little auction , the dynamic\u2014the subtle things people did to make sure they made a sound buying decision\u2014was enthralling .\nis run by a private company and is not affiliated with the government . it provides information and links to government - run auctions , but the site itself is part of the wholesale liquidation auction market . items are sold as is and sometimes there are fees . you have to register to bid and get information , but it doesn\u2019t cost anything to join the site .\nbut when the woman got to the photo studio address in milan , there were no cameras . there were four men , with a syringe full of ketalar , a common anesthetic drug often used to sedate horses . police say the men tackled her and jabbed her in the arm , then put a pillowcase over her head before stuffing her in a large rolling duffle bag .\nas a gesture of goodwill to our vehicle salvage buyers , asm offers a discount of up to 20 % on all used car parts supplied for the repair of cars purchased from us . ( nb . this discount only applies to salvage vehicles purchased from asm auto recycling ltd ! it does not apply to vehicles being sold by any of the other companies on the online salvage auction . )\ni returned home wishing i had never gone to this auction , because as someone trying to get over his junky - vehicle hoarding tendencies , i\u2019m not strong enough to handle this kind of temptation . sure , many of these cars were junk , but they were dirt cheap . and since most were impounded for some sort of driving infraction , there\u2019s a decent chance they move under their own power .\nthe man , unnamed in print due to italy\u2019s privacy laws\u2014although photographs of his mugshot and a fake passport are now available on italian media and have been released by the police\u2014lived at least part - time in the united kingdom and allegedly had taken secret photos of the woman there , implying that the scam is part of a larger network that identifies victims and then lures them to milan or elsewhere .\nspeaking to reporters outside her london home , she said , \u201ci am incredibly grateful to the italian and u . k . authorities for all they have done to secure my safe release . i have just arrived home after four weeks and haven ' t had time to gather my thoughts . i am not at liberty to say anything further until i have been debriefed by the u . k . police . \u201d\nthis important personal property auction included over 1 , 300 items from state and federal agencies , abandoned safe deposit boxes , unredeemed pledged assets from various financial institutions , several business inventory liquidations , several estates and other consignors . included rare art , gold and silver coins , jewelry , rolex and other fine watches , antiques , valuable paper currency , sports memorabilia , electronics , glassware , bronzes , musical instruments , and valuables of all types .\nher lawyer , francesco pesce , told the daily telegraph that she was cooperating with police . \u201cshe is such a young girl to have been subjected to such an ordeal , she must have suffered so much , \u201d he said . \u201cit must have been terrifying to be alone in this house being locked up by strangers in the middle of nowhere . she was told she was going to be sold . it was scary . \u201d\ni bought a 2 dollar bill supposedly rare i paid 20 it had a tear in the bill i got it i had it appraised without the tear it ' s worth 5 dollars because of the year it ' s worth 2 dollars bull $ # * ! then i bought a ring that they said was worth 1 , 600 dollars i receive it got it appraised worth 50 $ i paid 32 $ plus 12 . 95 sh do not buy from this auction it ' s a scam\nyou guys are frauds ! when a customer sends a formal complaint why don ' t you respond ! your products are fake , not worth $ 5 . 00 , fake stones , not 925 stalling silver , not as shown in the online photo , ( using photo shop ) . do not buy from this site as you will end up sending it back . i have reported this scam and fraud to my bank and the us federal police system . what is your return address for goods ?\nwe always have a fantastic selection of vehicles for sale at auction every week including cars , vans , commercials , minibuses , buses , coachs , ambulances , 4x4 ' s , people carriers , refuse vehicles , tippers , tankers , gulley emptiers , jetters , hoists , fire engines , dropsides , curtainsiders , cherry pickers , tracked machinery , wheeled loaders , tractors , trailers , cranes , skips , roll on roll off ' s , link tips , road sweepers , precinct sweepers , ride on mowers , pedestrian mowers and plant & machinery .\nyou could tell that most people knew each other . it felt like these few dozen bidders were part of an exclusive network of junkyard owners and flip - artists who have been bidding on cars against each other for years . every now and then , when one guy outbid another , you\u2019d see the losing bidder lean over to a friend and talk shit on the winner . \u201che just buys cars for the sake of buying them . he probably makes no money , \u201d i heard one guy whisper . police auctions are full of mysteries and secrets .\ni will never participate in this auction again . i used a gift card to purchase 3 rolls of nickles for 125 . 00 . they called because they couldn ' t verify my address but i couldn ' t call them right back . i never had this problem before ! i was working and couldn ' t answer or call them right back . they cancelled the order and put the money back on a gift card that no longer exists . i have no information regarding the card . they didn ' t care and said it was my fault ! i lost 125 . 00 and had to deal with people who could care less . never again ! ! lucky them ! they will get even more money for the nickles i paid for !\nmy ex has taken things from our place that didn ' t belong to them . what can i do ?\nsomeone i know ' borrowed ' an item of property and won ' t give it back . what can i do ?\nyour browser has javascript disabled . this site will not function correctly unless it is enabled . for more information please visit : help on enabling javascript .\nmotorhog ltd , bentley moor lane , adwick - le - street , doncaster . dn6 7bd registered in england 739986 ; vat 181 497733 .\n2012 ford taurus sel fwd sedan 4 - dr , 3 . 5l v6 dohc 24v . dual zone thermostat controlled a / c , dual airbags , am / fm / cd stereo , auto , cruise control , rear window defrost , power windows , power door locks , power mirrors , power drivers seat , tilt wheel . there ar\nitem is located at 3407 vice mayor jack sharp rd . knoxville tn 37914 - 3469 . - - - - please email or call ahead to let me know when you are planning to pick up your items . i ' m a one person operation , so you need an appointment . - - - - . please email or call ahea\n2007 honda accord ex - l sedan at sedan 4 - dr , 2 . 4l l4 dohc 16v .\n2013 chevrolet malibu ls sedan 4 - dr , 2 . 5l l4 dohc 16v . unclaimed / towed / salvage . vehicle was left in impound since the end of february 2018 . vehicle was driving down the road when stopped and towed for non - vehicle related issues . owner never claimed ve\nmust have a valid driver ' s license or valid state identification card with date of birth .\nall ' vn + 4d . 2d ] 4d ` 2d 000 1 2d 2dr 2f 2h 2l 2p 2t 2x 3 34d 3d 3pk 3vn 3xl 4 4d 4dr 4h 4l 4p 4t 4w 5 5d 6 88 a ac ae ai am ar at atv ba bc bg bh bk blazer bo boat box bs bt bu bus bz ca carri carrie cb cc cch ce cg ch cm cmc cont . cp cr ct cv d2d d4d dp dr ds dt dump dy en eng engn ex fb fc fl flatbe fr ga gc ge gg gn hb hc hcmh hd he hm hr hs hscr hse ht hv jop jpk js kpk l lb ld lf lg ll lm ls lt lv lw m m / c mb mc md mh mk ms mt mv my nb no none o op oth p p / u p \\ u part pc pd pickup pk pl pm pr pt pu pv q2d qd rd rf ro rs rv s / w sb sc sd se si sm so sp sr ss st su suv sv sw swd sz t / k tan tb tc td te tf th tk tl tlr tm tn to tr tra traile trc trctr trk trl trlr truck tt tv tx u ud uk unk ut utl va van vc vn vs vsl wc wd we wf wg ws\nall absolute towing - hollenbeck division al ' s towing archer ' s vineland service ats - northeast tow black & white towing bruffy ' s del rey tow hollywood tow service , inc howard sommers towing kelmark tow keystone towing los angeles tow - wilmington metalab testing quick silver towing ross baker towing s & j wilshire tow seventh street garage , inc . swanney & mcdonald u . s . tow inc viertel ' s central division viertel ' s rampart division\ni reached out to my friend kevin , who manages my local junkyard , to see if he\u2019d let me tag along for one of his car - hunting endeavors . so on saturday morning , he drove me to a small gravel impound lot in the suburbs of michigan , where a bunch of tattered old cars sat under the scrupulous eyes of potential bidders .\nfrom there we walked the yard , and while i was drooling over a 2001 jeep cherokee , he was looking over each car with a fine - toothed comb . in some cases , bidders couldn\u2019t pop the hoods , and they couldn\u2019t start any of the vehicles to see if they ran .\nbut kevin has a sharp eye for vin codes , which he can decipher to figure out more about the engine . couple his vin - reading skills with his knowledge of what engine and car parts are in high demand ( and which parts fit which cars ) , and kevin always knows exactly how much he wants to spend on each vehicle .\nthe bidding started out fairly tame . individuals there bought a beat up impala for $ 525 , a chevy astro van for $ 425 , and the shittiest chrysler pt cruiser i have ever seen for $ 300 . as for the awesome ford escort wagon ? well , it didn\u2019t do so hot , in part , kevin told me , because it\u2019s so light and has low scrap value , and because parts are in low demand :\nyou could tell there was tension in the air as we started getting to the more desirable cars . here\u2019s kevin , duking it out with another gentleman for a 2003 ford escape . after a few back - and - forths , kevin tapped out at $ 525 , as the vehicle crossed the threshold from surefire - profit into \u201cquestionable . \u201d\ngetting that starting bid was no trouble , but from there , a white - haired gentleman went toe - to - toe with another guy in an orange shirt . the bid immediately jumped from $ 2 , 145 to $ 2 , 500 , then up to $ 2 , 525 , then a giant leap to $ 3 , 000 .\nthe orange - shirted man then shot that bid up to $ 3 , 100 , to which the white - haired fellow responded with a $ 400 increase . orange fired back with an even higher hike , bringing the bidding up to $ 4 , 000 .\nwhite - hair then responded with $ 4 , 100 , but orange - shirt didn\u2019t bat an eyelash , shooting bidding all the way up to $ 4 , 500 . with these big jumps , it was obvious the orange - shirted man wanted this hyundai . still , white - hair\u2014who had bought up a number of cars that day\u2014wasn\u2019t backing down .\nhe cranked up the price to $ 4 , 700 , forcing orange - shirt to move the needle to $ 4 , 800 . white hair doesn\u2019t care ; he offers $ 5 , 000 . orange shirt : $ 5 , 100 . white hair : $ 5 , 200 . then a lull ensues . the auctioneer gets ready to conclude bidding , saying \u201cfifty - two , going once . . . \u201d\nafter a bit of awkward indecision , orange shirt puts up his bidder\u2019s number and offers $ 5 , 300 . white hair strikes back with $ 5 , 400 , and orange shirt doesn\u2019t hesitate to pop his number up another time , ultimately winning the hyundai for $ 5 , 500 .\nafter the hyundai came a white jeep cherokee , a vehicle that many junkyards would love to have in their inventory as jeep parts tend to sell well . but at a starting price of $ 350 , there wasn\u2019t a lot of money to be made on a vehicle that is so common , it has essentially become the go - to disposable off - roader .\nafter paying up or putting down the hold money , buyers had 24 hours to return and tow their newly purchased vehicles off the lot .\nwriter , jalopnik . 1979 jeep cherokee golden eagle , 1986 jeep grand wagoneer , 1985 jeep j10 , 1948 willys cj - 2a , 1995 jeep cherokee , 1992 jeep cherokee , totaled 2003 kia rio .\nkinja is in read - only mode . we are working to restore service .\nto dispose of seized , unclaimed property and vehicles . the property clerk division works with an outside auctioneer , called property room , which specializes in items seized by law enforcement agencies across the country . online auctions include many high - end items , such as jewelry , rare coins , brand - name clothing , and consumer electronics . vehicles are also available . participation in\nit looks like you ' re using an old web browser . to get the most out of the site and to ensure guides display correctly , we suggest upgrading your browser now . download the latest :\nthe moneysaving forum : join to chat & swap tips with other moneysavers . learn how in the forum introduction guide\nget your free experian credit report and credit score , unique affordability score + tips to boost ' em .\nfrom ba for delays in 2009 thanks to you telling me about new legislation . more than i actually paid .\n.\ni took your advice and have claimed ppi from all the companies we had loans with . the result has been overwhelming , approximately\ninstantly find 75 % off + bargains , including dvds , cameras , clothes & more .\nfor all the latest deals , guides and loopholes - join the 12m who get it . don ' t miss out\npssst ! wanna buy cheap stolen goods ? from bikes to a bit of bling , it ' s possible to grab goods at a fraction of the normal cost . not many people know about this trick , so you could nab some real bargains .\neach force uses the money it raises differently , but generally it goes into policing initiatives or to a charity fund to help worthy causes .\ni ' ve got the bidding bug . any other auctions worth checking out ?\nyou don ' t always know what ' s inside the cases , but pick a winner and profits are possible from ebaying them on .\nfor all the latest deals , guides and loopholes - join the 10m who get it . don ' t miss out\nunsurprisingly , the most common categories are things most likely to be nicked \u0096 when we last checked , we found bicycles , cameras , jewellery , tools and games consoles .\ncrucially , you ' ll often need to collect whatever you buy , so it ' s important to factor in which force is selling an item before you bid . you can occasionally pay for delivery though .\nto sign up , you must first set up an account for the online payment system nochex , which can take up to three days . when you register a card , nochex takes a random \u00a33 - 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( massachusetts )\nhoughton mifflin acquired and integrated harcourt education from reed elsevier , and projected to sell off its college division to cengage .\ncurrent iteration was formed when irish education technology company riverdeep acquired houghton mifflin in 2006 and then harcourt the following year .\nhoughton mifflin harcourt celebrates students who have overcome obstacles to achieve success inside and outside the classroom boston , may 15 , 2018 / prnewswire / - - global learning company houghton mifflin . . .\nas part of the agreement , reed elsevier will hold about 11 . 8 percent in houghton mifflin\u2019s parent , the houghton mifflin riverdeep group . the combined company will be run by anthony lucki , the chairman and chief executive of houghton mifflin and the former head of harcourt .\neducation media and publishing group limited , the parent company of houghton mifflin harcourt , resulted from houghton mifflin riverdeep with the acquisition of harcourt education , harcourt trade and greenwood - heinemann from reed elsevier in december 2007 for roughly $ 4 million , making it the industry leader in its segment .\ni applied through a recruiter . i interviewed at houghton mifflin harcourt ( dublin , co . dublin ) in may 2017 .\nto view and apply to all of houghton mifflin harcourt ' s current flexible job postings , sign up for flexjobs today .\n\u2022 of the seven houghton mifflin harcourt instructional series reviewed , four partially met alignment criteria for at least one grade level .\ntrying to get in touch with decision makers at houghton mifflin harcourt publishing company ? subscribe today to access their professional contact information .\nas part of the agreement , reed elsevier will hold about 11 . 8 percent in houghton mifflin\u2019s parent company , the houhgton mifflin riverdeep group . the combined company will be run by anthony lucki , the chairman and chief executive of houghton mifflin and the former chief executive of harcourt education and harcourt inc .\nthe financial times story indicated that houghton mifflin harcourt was considering a pre - packaged bankruptcy if the negotiations with lenders were not approved .\n, chairman on empg and ceo of houghton mifflin harcourt , confirmed that irish investors as well as he himself were facing huge losses .\nhoughton mifflin harcourt is a global education and learning company leading the way with innovative solutions and approaches to the challenges facing education today .\nhoughton mifflin harcourt - westfield , mass . named an hmh intervention district of excellence for its commitment to student - centered vision for the future\n\u00a92015 houghton mifflin harcourt . all rights reserved . terms of use privacy policy children\u2019s privacy policy student ( k - 12 ) privacy policy sitemap\nhoughton mifflin harcourt efcu board members began looking for a merger partner after learning that their massachusetts facility in wilmington would close later this year .\nlooking for flexible job openings ? register for this webinar to learn about flex jobs at american express , appirio , and houghton mifflin harcourt .\n\u00a9 houghton mifflin harcourt . all rights reserved . privacy policy | children ' s privacy policy | student ( k - 12 ) privacy policy\ncuriosity is essential to lifelong learning . at houghton mifflin harcourt , we aim to spark a lifelong love of learning in every individual we touch .\n( name changed to harcourt brace jovanovich 1970 ) ( harcourt brace acq . world book 1960 ; name changed\nharcourt education international ( rigby uk , heinemann uk , ginn uk , payne gallway ( acq . by harcourt\non 16 july 2007 houghton mifflin riverdeep announced that it signed a definitive agreement to acquire the harcourt education , harcourt trade and greenwood - heinemann divisions of reed elsevier for $ 4 billion . the expanded company would become houghton mifflin harcourt . the holding company structure of houghton mifflin riverdeep plc was re - organised with a new holding company based in the cayman islands . this company was called education media and publishing group , empg for short .\nthe deal to buy harcourt from anglo - dutch publisher reed elsevier is comprised of \u20ac3 . 7bn in cash and \u20ac300m of stock in hm riverdeep . harcourt will be combined with the houghton mifflin business .\nthe addition of the harcourt businesses to houghton mifflin will strengthen our position in the highly competitive educational publishing business ,\nsaid o ' callaghan .\nhoughton mifflin harcourt publishing co . said yesterday its institutional investors have committed to invest $ 650 million of new equity capital in the education materials publisher .\nfrench media and utility conglomerate vivendi universal has said it will buy us textbook publisher houghton mifflin .\npraeger publishers ( sold to houghton mifflin riverdeep group 2007 ) ( acq . by cbs from encyclopedia\nwith linda zecher , a former microsoft executive , at the helm of houghton mifflin harcourt , the publisher is focused on its core competencies , notably education .\nhoughton mifflin harcourt co . is a provider of pre - k\u201312 education content , services , and cutting - edge technology solutions across a variety of media .\ndavid dockterman , ed . d . , is chief architect , learning sciences , houghton mifflin harcourt adjunct lecturer on education , harvard graduate school of education .\nhoughton mifflin said on monday that it would acquire the harcourt unit of reed elsevier for $ 4 billion in cash and stock , uniting two of the biggest names in educational publishing . houghton mifflin will buy harcourt education , harcourt trade and greenwood - heinemann for $ 3 . 7 billion in cash and $ 300 million in stock , the company said in a statement .\nhoughton mifflin said in a statement that it would buy the unit , which includes harcourt education , harcourt trade and greenwood - heinemann , for $ 3 . 7 billion in cash and $ 300 million in stock .\nhoughton mifflin harcourt is a leading global education company that specializes in creating dynamic , engaging , and effective educational content for students of all ages . with origins dating back to 1832 , houghton mifflin harcourt has since provided over 50 million students across 150 countries with interactive , research - driven , and proven education solutions .\n2001 ) ( name changed to harcourt inc . 1999 ) ( harcourt brace jovanovich acq . by general cinema 1991 )\nhome | faq | contact us | site map privacy policy | trademark information | terms and conditions of use copyright \u00a9 houghton mifflin harcourt . all rights reserved .\nthe purchase of houghton mifflin is the latest deal for vivendi under flamboyant chief jean - marie messier .\nlibraries unlimited ( sold to houghton mifflin riverdeep group 2007 ) ( acq . by reed elsevier 2001 )\nhoughton mifflin\u2019s history as an educational publisher goes back to 1832 . in 2006 , houghton mifflin was acquired by the irish company riverdeep , which was started by ex - banker barry o ' callaghan . by the end of 2007 , it acquired harcourt from reed elsevier .\nhoughton mifflin harcourt\u2019s history as an educational publisher dates back to 1832 . houghton mifflin was acquired by riverdeep in 2006 and acquired harcourt from reed elsevier in 2007 . in april 2015 , hmh signed an agreement to acquire the educational technology and services business of scholastic corporation . hmh was listed as a public company on nasdaq in november 2013 .\nhoughton mifflin harcourt , the publishing company headed by irishman barry o ' callaghan , says it has completed a financial restructuring package which includes a $ 650m injection of capital .\nhoughton mifflin harcourt ( hmh ) is a global educational publishing and technology company that reaches more than 50 million students in the u . s . and 150 other countries .\nandrew russell , director of corporate social responsibility at houghton mifflin harcourt , said the publisher is \u201clooking to partner with organizations on programs that can facilitate a larger conversation . \u201d\nhoughton mifflin , with annual revenue of more than $ 1 billion , is the fourth - largest united states educational publisher , after mcgraw - hill , pearson and harcourt .\ni applied through an employee referral . the process took 2 + weeks . i interviewed at houghton mifflin harcourt ( austin , tx ( us ) ) in may 2015 .\ni enjoyed my time working for houghton mifflin harcourt . going through the training and learning about how it became what it is today . great company and great place to work .\nhoughton mifflin harcourt is a good company to work for the supervisors or excellent good caring people that work there but the pay could be better . they are for good benefits .\nsimilarly , although charnow wants nothing to do with the book\u2019s profits , she says she supports houghton mifflin\u2019s efforts .\noryx press ( backlist sold to houghton mifflin riverdeep group 2007 ) ( discontinued by greenwood ) ( acq . by\nholt , rinehart and winston ( sold to houghton mifflin riverdeep group 2007 ) ( acq . by cbs 1967 )\nsaxon publishers ( sold to houghton mifflin riverdeep group 2007 ) ( acq . by reed elsevier 2004 ) ( founded\n* academic press ( acq . from harcourt inc . 2001 ) ( acq . by harcourt brace jovanovich 1969 ) ( founded 1906 )\nboston \u2013 global learning company houghton mifflin harcourt ( \u201chmh\u201d or the \u201ccompany\u201d ) ( nasdaq : hmhc ) today announced its financial results for the first quarter ended march 31 , 2017 .\nafter announcing in february that it would take actions to reduce costs in 2017 following a disappointing 2016 , houghton mifflin harcourt has begun laying off staffers in its educational and trade divisions .\ndue to financial difficulties , houghton mifflin harcourt struggled to maintain a consistent workforce , having to layoff large numbers of their workforce , which understandably upset the moral of the remaining workforce .\nipod and ipad are trademarks of apple inc . , registered in the u . s . and other countries . ios is a registered trademark of cisco technology , inc . and / or its affiliates in the united states and certain other countries . carmen sandiego is a trademark of hmh ip company . houghton mifflin harcourt\u2122 is a registered trademark of houghton mifflin harcourt .\nadvised onhoughton mifflin riverdeep group plc purchases houghton mifflin holding co . , inc . from thomas h . lee partners lp , bain capital private equity lp , the blackstone group lp\nhoughton mifflin harcourt is a good company , but in puerto rico the management is lousy . also , i don ' t know way the executive don ' t see what is happening .\nhad completed its acquisition of houghton mifflin . the new joint enterprise would be called the houghton mifflin riverdeep group plc , a company based in ireland . riverdeep paid $ 1 . 75 billion in cash for the equity owned the private investment firms\nhoughton mifflin harcourt said on thursday that it had acquired the culinary portfolio of john wiley & sons , as well as its reference books , including the classic webster\u2019s new world dictionary and cliffsnotes .\nhoughton mifflin harcourt\u2019s history as an educational publisher dates back to 1832 . houghton mifflin was acquired by riverdeep in 2006 and acquired harcourt from reed elsevier in 2007 . in april 2015 , hmh signed an agreement to acquire the educational technology and services business of scholastic corporation . the company has been listed on nasdaq since november 2013 , a \u201ctransformational year\u201d for hmh according to ceo linda zecher .\nin a sign of further setbacks at houghton mifflin harcourt , which represents authors like philip roth , jonathan safran foer and g\u00fcnter grass , the publisher of the company\u2019s adult trade division has resigned .\ncredit suisse , lehman brothers and citigroup , which advised houghton mifflin , have committed to financing the debt portion of the deal , while existing houghton mifflin investors , including j & e davy , will provide $ 235 million in new equity financing .\ngreenwood press ( sold to houghton mifflin riverdeep group 2007 ) ( acq . by reed elsevier 1979 ) ( acq . by\n* mosby ( acq . from harcourt inc . 2001 ) ( acq . by harcourt brace 1998 ) ( acq . by times mirror 1967 )\ntoxic senior management . still infighting from houghton mifflin and harcourt merger . stock is in the tank and they have not posted a yearly profit since they went public out of bankruptcy several years back .\nthe company is based outside of chicago in itasca , ill . , and is a direct subsidiary of houghton mifflin . after a century as an independent company , houghton mifflin was acquired for $ 2 . 2 billion by vivendi universal in august 2001 .\nwilmington , mass . - based houghton mifflin fcu was founded in 1957 to serve the employees at houghton mifflin , a boston - based book publisher . the credit union will continue to operate as a separate entity until integration of the systems is completed on oct . 1 . its office in wilmington will remain open until houghton mifflin ' s planned closure of its operations at that location .\nhoughton mifflin , based in boston , was acquired in 2006 by riverdeep , an irish software company backed by what is now education media . the next year the company bought harcourt , an educational publisher .\nplaced on the company at the time of the merger between houghton mifflin riverdeep and harcourt . in addition to the warrants in hmh , the empg shareholders continue to own a stake in the international investment vehicle ,\nmakes us think of the olde days , when little brown and houghton mifflin trade were in olde townhouses overlooking boston common . . .\ntony lucki , a former non - executive director of riverdeep , remained in his position as houghton mifflin ' s chief executive officer .\nin may 2008 , cengage learning ( formerly thomson learning ) acquired the assets of the houghton mifflin college division for $ 750 million .\nboston \u2013 global learning company houghton mifflin harcourt ( \u201chmh\u201d or the \u201ccompany\u201d ) ( nasdaq : hmhc ) today announced that president and chief executive officer linda k . zecher has resigned after five years in the role .\nhoughton mifflin , the publishing company , said yesterday that it would acquire the harcourt unit of a rival , reed elsevier , for $ 4 billion in cash and stock , uniting two big names in educational publishing .\ndoes the share price for houghton mifflin harcourt company ( nasdaq : hmhc ) reflect it\u2019s really worth ? today , i will calculate the stock\u2019s intrinsic value by projecting its future cash flows and thenread more . . .\nhow far off is houghton mifflin harcourt company ( nasdaq : hmhc ) from its intrinsic value ? using the most recent financial data , i am going to take a look at whether the stockread more . . .\ncredit suisse , lehman brothers and citigroup , which advised houghton mifflin , have committed to financing the debt portion of the deal , while existing houghton mifflin investors , including j & e davy , a brokerage house in dublin , will provide $ 235 million in equity financing .\nahead of the harcourt deal , o ' callaghan owned 47pc of hm riverdeep .\nlong - suffering existing shareholders in the company , which trades under the name houghton mifflin harcourt , will be left holding\nwarrants that will enable them to participate in 5pc of the value\nif its overall valuation recovers to the level seen at the time mr o ' callaghan took over harcourt .\nriverdeep holdings , an irish educational software company , agreed yesterday to acquire the american textbook publisher houghton mifflin for $ 1 . 75 billion .\nunfortunately for houghton mifflin harcourt , the impact of the financial crisis on education budgets was not yet over , as an exhibit below on state finances from a presentation by the partheneon group compared to basal and supplemental sales illustrates .\nhoughton mifflin provides information about the company with links to its various divisions . also , a june 1 news release announces its aquisition by vivendi .\nbook review : ideas were not critic ' s only companion : edmund wilson by jeffrey meyers ; houghton mifflin co . $ 35 , 483 pages\nan article on wednesday about the resignation of becky saletan , publisher of the adult trade division at houghton mifflin harcourt , incorrectly quoted jeremy dickens , the president of the education media and publishing group , which owns houghton and is also a publisher of textbooks , software , reference works and educational materials , as saying that houghton had $ 7 billion in debt . mr . dickens said that education media carried that debt \u0097 not houghton alone .\nin december 2015 , houghton mifflin harcourt trade president gary gentel announced that he would retire in 2016 , and will be succeeded by ellen archer . archer was most recently president and publisher of walt disney co . \u2019s hyperion books .\nirish software entrepreneur barry o ' callaghan has pulled off his second mega - deal in less than a year , with his houghton mifflin riverdeep set to buy the us education provider harcourt for $ 4bn ( \u20ac2 . 9bn ) .\nreports net sales of $ 220 million and billings of $ 182 million ; reaffirms fiscal year 2018 outlook boston , may 3 , 2018 / prnewswire / - - global learning company houghton mifflin harcourt (\nhmh\n. . .\nhoughton mifflin harcourt publishes award - winning novels , children\u2019s books , nonfiction , and reference titles , in addition to being a top publisher of content , services , and technology for pre - k - 12 classrooms . houghton mifflin harcourt\u2019s products are designed to enable learning in today ' s ever - changing media landscape and to meet the varying needs of parents , teachers , and students . several of the company\u2019s distinguished authors include philip roth and ralph waldo emerson , as well as brands such as lord of the rings and curious george . houghton mifflin harcourt authors have received many industry awards and accolades , including nearly 50 pulitzer prizes , and over 100 newbery , printz , and caldecott awards .\nhoughton mifflin has a long history in publishing going back to the 19 th century . a public company since 1967 , houghton mifflin was bought by vivendi in 2001 for $ 2 . 2 billion and , following financial issues in vivendi , resold in 2002 for $ 1 . 7 billion to a number of private equity firms . by 2005 , houghton mifflin had revenues of $ 1 . 3 billion with an ebitda margin of 23 % .\nboston , june 11 , 2018 / prnewswire / - - houghton mifflin harcourt ( hmh ) ( nasdaq : hmhc ) today announced that joe abbott , executive vice president and chief financial officer , and brian shipman , senior . . .\n\u201ci am honored and excited to join houghton mifflin harcourt as its ceo , \u201d lynch said in a statement wednesday . \u201chmh is exceptionally well positioned to lead the education industry in the rapid transition to digital and highly personalized learning experiences . \u201d\nlast week in new york city , the investment bank held its annual conference on media stocks , including a segment largely devoted to educational publishing . all the major publishers except harcourt made presentations , with the houghton mifflin buyout being topic a .\n2012 was a turbulent year for houghton mifflin harcourt . after filling for prepackaged bankruptcy in order to achieve a second major restructuring of 3 billion usd of its debt , the company eliminated 250 million usd in annual debt services in may 2012 .\ngood location in downtown boston , no suburban commute issues . dedicated , long time houghton mifflin employees , but no good direction from senior\nleadership\n.\nmr o ' callaghan formed empg through the $ 5bn merger of his riverdeep e - learning company in 2006 with us school textbook group houghton mifflin ( hm ) , and their subsequent $ 4bn acquisition of harcourt education in america from reed elsevier .\nboston , april 12 , 2018 / prnewswire / - - houghton mifflin harcourt ( hmh ) ( nasdaq : hmhc ) today announced that it will release its first quarter 2018 financial and operating results on thursday , may 3 , 2018 . . .\nour sunday visitor will retain harcourt religion publishers ' existing management team , support staff , field representatives and product line . harcourt religion publishers ' customers will continue to work through their established local sales representatives and gain immediate access to a wider array of products and programs . over the next several months , customers can expect to see expanded service support , expedited fulfillment services , and new hybrid products and services . harcourt is a registered trademark of houghton mifflin harcourt publishing company , and is used by our sunday visitor under license .\nfor houghton mifflin , the shift in approach is a bid to diversify and deepen the effect of the book proceeds , doing good from the legacy of evil .\ninvestors are always looking for growth in small - cap stocks like houghton mifflin harcourt company ( nasdaq : hmhc ) , with a market cap of us $ 925 . 73m . however , an important fact which most ignore is : howread more . . .\nnew york , dec . 3 , 2015 / prnewswire / - - global learning company houghton mifflin harcourt ( hmh ) today announced the appointment of ellen archer as president of houghton mifflin harcourt trade publishing . reporting directly to ceo linda zecher , archer will drive the strategic growth and expansion of the company ' s consumer publishing business \u2013 home to iconic properties , brands and authors from curious george to the hobbit to cliffsnotes . archer will assume the role currently held by president gary gentel , who will retire in 2016 .\nharcourt general inc . agrees to terms of sale ,\nnov . 8 , 2000 .\nwhile houghton mifflin has led the field in sales of specific subjects of textbooks , it has remained fourth in overall k - 12 revenues behind pearson , mcgraw - hill , and harcourt , according to mr . appert . as its u . s . competitors grew stronger by joining forces with global behemoths , houghton mifflin has been viewed as a takeover target for some time by wall street analysts familiar with the education publishing industry .\n- - - - - - , ' houghton mifflin sets sales goal of $ 1 billion , ' publishers weekly , april 24 , 1995 , p . 11 .\ncarole charnow , president and ceo of the boston children\u2019s museum , turned down funding from houghton mifflin harcourt . \u201ci felt in the end that placing the consequences of this book in such close proximity to the children\u2019s museum . . . was not the right fit . \u201d\nsales in houghton mifflin harcourt\u2019s trade segment rose 9 . 8 % in the second quarter ended june 30 , over the comparable period in 2016 . revenue in the period was $ 42 . 4 million , up from $ 38 . 7 million in the previous year .\nacquisitions large and small bring with them a laundry list of post - merger system and process integration challenges . consider the leading global education company houghton mifflin harcourt ( hmh ) . when houghton mifflin acquired fellow education provider harcourt in 2007 for $ 4 billion and migrated harcourt\u2019s data onto its existing sap erp system , the finance group at the newly combined entity struggled to aggregate the data it needed to produce timely revenue forecasts . and these were not trivial forecasts ; they drove many of the company\u2019s core supply chain decisions , including how much inventory to buy and carry , where to locate that inventory , and how much it might cost .\n2002 - houghton mifflin company was acquired by a consortium of private investment firms comprised of thomas h . lee partners , bain capital and funds managed by the blackstone group .\nmeanwhile , houghton mifflin guarded and developed its asset , commissioning a full translation in 1943 , advertising the book in newspapers , and suing rival publishers to protect its copyright .\nforrest gump meets def comedy jam : fiction : the white boy shuffle . by paul beatty ( houghton mifflin co . : $ 19 . 95 , 226 pp . )\nthe good , the bad and the confusing : the game of thirty , by william kotzwinkle ( houghton mifflin co . ; $ 21 . 95 ; 272 pp . )\nand others , would see their investment of over $ 3 . 5 billion written down to zero . following the restructuring , the investors of empg retained a nominal investment in houghton mifflin harcourt via warrants over 5 % of the company if it exceeded the $ 10 billion valuation\nreports of a buying freeze at houghton mifflin harcourt is news to the publisher of one its imprints .\ni don ' t work at the harcourt offices so i called to find out if the story was true ,\notto penzler , whose otto penzler books specializes in mystery books and releases six to eight titles per year , said wednesday . penzler was referring to media stories alleging that houghton mifflin harcourt ( hmh ) had temporarily stopped acquiring new books .\ni was told that it had been blown out of proportion and that there was simply some belt - tightening going on . i asked , ' does this mean i can keep buying books ?\nthat\u2019s the question boston - based publisher houghton mifflin harcourt has been grappling with for more than 80 years , as it has quietly disbursed the royalties and profits from \u201cmein kampf , \u201d the infamous screed adolf hitler composed while in prison following the failed beer hall putsch of 1923 .\nboston , feb . 23 , 2017 / prnewswire / - - global learning company houghton mifflin harcourt (\nhmh\nor the\ncompany\n) ( nasdaq : hmhc ) today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended dec . 31 , 2016 .\nnow to access this specific information . however , we have included some of their past telecommuting jobs , to provide you an idea of the types of jobs houghton mifflin harcourt has hired for in the past ( and which they may be likely to hire for again ! ) .\nbut mr . jovanovich , an american who runs pearson ' s worldwide educational publishing unit from new jersey , said the latest deal was logical for both vivendi and houghton mifflin .\nvivendi universal provides a webcast of its press conference on the aquisition of houghton mifflin . ( click on logo . ) ( requires apple ' s quick time or realplayer . )\nhoughton mifflin will be combined with riverdeep into a new company , hm rivergroup , which is based in dublin . riverdeep will also assume $ 1 . 61 billion of debt .\nriverdeep generates about 80 percent of its $ 300 million in annual revenue from american schools . it plans to combine its 50 - person sales force with houghton mifflin\u2019s 500 salespeople .\nbarry o\u2019callaghan , chairman and chief executive of riverdeep , will be executive chairman of the new company , while anthony lucki , houghton mifflin\u2019s chief executive , will become vice chairman .\neducational textbook publisher houghton mifflin co . agreed to buy the remaining u . s . units of scientific and medical publisher reed elsevier for $ 4 billion in cash and stock , creating what could become the largest k - 12 publisher in the country in terms of market share . the boston - based division of houghton mifflin riverdeep group will pay $ 3 .\nhoughton mifflin harcourt , one of the largest us educational publishers , struggled for the second year over a huge debt of $ 7 billion , derived mostly from a merger with education media & publishing group ( empg , formerly riverdeep ) , a company helmed by irish entrepreneur barry o\u2019callaghan .\nhoughton mifflin harcourt\u2019s credit union was founded in 1957 to serve employees at the iconic boston book publisher best known for its curious george books . today , the company provides educational material and children\u2019s literature in print and digital form , serving more than 50 million readers in over 150 countries .\ngallese , liz roman , ' houghton mifflin ' s new trade book boss expands lines , cuts costs , manages ` ideas , ' wall street journal , december 5 , 1980 .\nno job cuts are expected in houghton mifflin ' s 3 , 500 staff , vivendi universal publishing vice - chairman and chief executive agnes touraine said during friday ' s press conference .\nhanscom air force base , bedford , mass . \u2014 members of the houghton mifflin harcourt employees federal credit union , a $ 6 . 4 - million institution , approved a proposed merger into hanscom federal credit union , a $ 1 . 1 - billion entity here , effective july 1 .\nin 1901 houghton mifflin opened a book shop in downtown boston . in the windows , the company mounted displays promoting its best - selling novels , and inside , samples of the fine printing and binding of the riverside press were available . seven years later , in 1908 , after a series of deaths among the firm ' s original partners , houghton , mifflin & company restructured itself , changing from a partnership into a corporation , under the name houghton mifflin company . at this time , the firm sold its journal , the atlantic monthly , to a group of investors who planned to install new editors while maintaining some ties with houghton .\nthose four companies are harcourt educational measurement , ctb mcgraw - hill , riverside publishing ( a houghton mifflin company ) , and ncs pearson . according to an october 2001 report in the industry newsletter educational marketer , harcourt , ctb mcgraw - hill , and riverside publishing write 96 percent of the exams administered at the state level . ncs pearson , meanwhile , is the leading scorer of standardized tests .\n\u201cour goal was to just go a little bigger and broader with organizations that were working within the public sphere at large , \u201d said andrew russell , director of corporate social responsibility for houghton mifflin harcourt . \u201cwe felt like we had the opportunity to make a broader impact here in boston . \u201d\nin january 2009 the two big credit rating services , moody ' s investor services and standard & poor ' s , reduced the rating of empg and warned that default on its debt was increasingly likely . on 10 april 2009 moody ' s downgraded houghton mifflin harcourt down to caa3 from caa1 .\napplying for a school grant or funding opportunity doesn\u2019t have to be exhausting , especially when houghton mifflin harcourt\u2019s grants and funding team is here to help ! let us work with you to find and secure the school funding necessary to improve your community and better prepare your school\u2019s students for the future .\n- - - - - - , ' houghton mifflin ' s ceo hopes to globalize his company ' s outlook , ' publishers weekly , july 12 , 1991 , p . 19 .\nhoughton mifflin traces its roots to 1832 , when boston was the center of u . s . book publishing . houghton or its predecessors published not only hawthorne and twain , but also ralph waldo emerson , henry david thoreau , and harriet beecher stowe , among other literary greats .\nthroughout his twelve year tenure , gary has led numerous transformative projects and initiatives that have made the business what it is today , from the merger and integration of houghton mifflin and harcourt in 2007 to the acquisition of the wiley business and the subsequent expansion of hmh ' s culinary and reference lines .\nhoughton sells remainder of its stake in inso corporation ( originally spun off in 1993 ) .\nin 2011 , houghton mifflin harcourt was particularly impacted by a reduction in spending by texas , one of the largest spending states , with revenues from texas down from $ 190 million in 2010 to $ 70 million in 2011 . the graphic below shows the business split by the above product classification for 2010 to 2012 . the ebitda margin is also shown ( interestingly its averaging in the mid twenties at a level very similar to that achieved by the stand alone houghton mifflin in 2005 ! ) .\nmr . darehshori , who has nathaniel hawthorne ' s desk in his office , said the sale to vivendi made sense now because it was a good value for houghton mifflin ' s shareholders .\nthe new company , which operated under the name houghton mifflin harcourt , looked at quickly taking out the targeted $ 250 million of annual costs froml the combined entities ( for example , printing was outsourced ) and focusing on leveraging existing content in an online learning environment . houghton mifflin harcourt increased market share and performed well in the first half of 2008 before the financial crisis started to take hold . for the full 2008 year , revenue was $ 2 billion down approx 5 % from the 2007 proforma figures but , due to the impact of cost savings , ebitda grew substantially to over $ 700 million and an impressive ebitda margin of over 35 % . the firm remained highly leveraged with debt of over $ 6 . 25 billion or over 8 times as at the end of 2008 . the new houghton mifflin harcourt was heading into a storm , the like of which had never been seen before in the sector .\nin 2006 , o\u2019callaghan orchestrated an audacious merger of houghton mifflin and riverdeep , an old and a new firm in educational content . the deal involved $ 600 million of new equity with the merged entity leveraged with $ 3 . 5 billion of debt . in the deal , houghton mifflin was valued at 10 times 2006 forecasted ebitda whilst riverdeep got a 13 times multiple . the investment case for the deal was to use riverdeep\u2019s technological experience to drive new revenue opportunities for houghton mifflin\u2019s content whilst cutting costs through supply chain optimization and outsourcing . barely within a year of the deal , the merged houghton mifflin riverdeep again went on the m & a trail . this time it purchased harcourt education , another significant player in the k - 12 market , for $ 4 billion . the idea was to resell on a number of non - core units of the combined entity such as the college division ( sold to cengage learning for $ 750 million ) and harcourt religion publishing to focus on the k - 12 market .\nsenior lenders have agreed to convert more than $ 2 billion of secured debt into equity . in addition , all of houghton mifflin harcourt\u2019s ( hmh ) $ 2 . 1 billion mezzanine level secured debt will be exchanged for equity and warrants to purchase additional equity . hmh is a boston - based subsidiary of empg .\nlet\u2019s hope that this merger brings the best of houghton mifflin and harcourt to our classrooms . no program thus far has been able to capture the format that matches the standards to challenging literature through an integrated , teacher friendly scope and sequence . congratulations to tony for his contributions towards improving literacy instruction throughout his career .\nhoughton mifflin co . is selling its college textbook unit to cengage learning for $ 750 million so it can focus on its publishing business geared toward kindergarten through 12th grade , as well as trade and reference publications . cengage , previously known as thomson learning , said the cash transaction would help broaden its education products , including textbooks and study guides . boston - based houghton mifflin and stamford , conn .\n* w . b . saunders ( acq . from harcourt inc . 2001 ) ( acq . by cbs 1968 )\nalthough there is considerable cross - office conflict since the merger of houghton mifflin and harcourt , the staff within my office are still pleasant and considerate for the most part , and i ' ve had some good encounters with people at other sites . there are many fine , caring , and interesting people who work here .\n\u201cwe are delighted to welcome over 1 , 000 members and the credit union staff to the hanscom fcu family , \u201d said paul marotta , chairman of the board for hanscom fcu . \u201cthe leadership of houghton mifflin harcourt efcu wanted to leave their members in good hands , and we know this is a good match . \u201d\njosef blumenfeld , a spokesman for houghton mifflin harcourt , confirmed that ms . saletan had resigned . ms . saletan did not return calls or an e - mail message , and jeremy dickens , president of education media , did not return calls . the news of ms . saletan\u2019s resignation was first reported by the associated press .\nhoughton mifflin harcourt montreal is the canadian office for houghton mifflin harcourt ( hmh ) , a market leader in content , services and technology solutions related to the education world . acquired by hmh in 2013 , our expertise in multi - platform games and products for both the classroom and at home now plays an integral role in the development of next - gen educational solutions at hmh . home to a talented and diverse team of learning architects , game specialists , ux and ui designers , and software developers , hmh montreal offers an opportunity to work with hmh\u2019s global network to accomplish the mission of the company : change people\u2019s lives by fostering passionate , curious learners .\nhoughton mifflin company is a leading publisher of textbooks , instructional technology , assessments , and other educational materials for the elementary and secondary school and college markets . the company also publishes an extensive line of reference publications , fiction and non - fiction for adults and young readers , and multimedia entertainment products . key dates : 1840s : henry oscar houghton enters printing business . 1850s : houghton begins transformation from printer to publisher .\ntodd boehly , managing partner in the office of the ceo at guggenheim partners and a significant stakeholder in hmh said , \u201choughton mifflin harcourt is set to capitalize on the opportunity to educate children in innovative and thoughtful ways , with its significant tools and education content in partnership with educators and schools across the country and around the world . \u201d\nthe publishing house kept the royalties and profits from the book from 1979 until 2000 , when us news & world report revealed houghton mifflin\u2019s arrangement , and the company announced it would begin donating the profits to charity .\nit ' s a new beginning , a new chapter for our company ,\nnader f . darehshori , the chairman , president , and ceo of houghton mifflin , said to investment analysts at the conference .\nthe transaction is expected to close in late 2007 or early 2008 after regulatory reviews are completed . if approved , the us market will be dominated by three main publishers : pearson , mcgraw - hill and houghton mifflin .\nthe statement last night said that existing empg equity holders will receive \u201cnominal consideration in warrants that will enable them to participate in 5 per cent of the value created when the enterprise value exceeds the original value of the company at the time of the merger of houghton mifflin and harcourt [ in 2007 ] \u201d . this figure was $ 10 billion .\n\u201cwe all know a child is not going to learn russian just because you give them an ipad , \u201d said linda zecher , president and ceo of houghton mifflin harcourt at the digital book world conference last week while speaking about the company\u2019s future . \u201cbut we do think setting up individualized learning will allow children to learn at their own pace . \u201d\nabout houghton mifflin harcourt houghton mifflin harcourt ( nasdaq : hmhc ) is a global learning company dedicated to changing people ' s lives by fostering passionate , curious learners . as a leading provider of pre - k\u201312 education content , services and cutting - edge technology solutions across a variety of media , hmh enables learning in a changing landscape . hmh is uniquely positioned to create engaging and effective educational content and experiences from early childhood to beyond the classroom . hmh serves more than 50 million students in over 150 countries worldwide , while its award - winning children ' s books , novels , non - fiction and reference titles are enjoyed by readers throughout the world . for more information , visit urltoken .\nabout houghton mifflin harcourt houghton mifflin harcourt ( nasdaq : hmhc ) is a global learning company dedicated to changing people ' s lives by fostering passionate , curious learners . as a leading provider of pre - k\u201312 education content , services , and cutting - edge technology solutions across a variety of media , hmh enables learning in a changing landscape . hmh is uniquely positioned to create engaging and effective educational content and experiences from early childhood to beyond the classroom . hmh serves more than 50 million students in over 150 countries worldwide , while its award - winning children ' s books , novels , non - fiction , and reference titles are enjoyed by readers throughout the world . for more information , visit urltoken .\nthat deal was preceded seven months ' earlier by mr o ' callaghan using his original company , education software provider riverdeep , to acquire houghton mifflin , giving him a foothold in the publishing market for schoolchildren in the us .\nparent company : houghton mifflin , which is now owned by france ' s vivendi universal , the french publishing and film empire . vivendi universal also owns motown records ( part of the universal music group ) and universal pictures .\nmichael muldowney , chief financial officer of houghton mifflin harcourt , said , \u201cwe are extremely pleased to have received the overwhelming support from hmh\u2019s stakeholders . their level of support is truly unique and unprecedented , having obtained 100 % of their votes . upon completion in a few weeks , this transaction represents one of the largest balance sheet restructurings of its kind . \u201d\nduring a press conference on friday afternoon in new york , mr messier said the houghton mifflin deal may be vivendi ' s last major acquisition as the company has practically taken all the necessary steps to become a world media player .\nin the upcoming animated series produced by houghton mifflin harcourt , carmen sandiego is back and ready for a new crop of international capers packed with thrilling adventure and intrigue . this fresh take presents an intimate look into carmen ' s past where viewers will not only follow her escapades but also learn who in the world is carmen sandiego and why she became a super thief .\nin march 2015 , houghton mifflin harcourt announced that joseph p . abbott , jr . would succeed eric shuman , who retired from his role as the company\u2019s chief financial officer ( cfo ) . abbott joined hmh from morgan stanley\u2019s global media and communications group , where he led the firm\u2019s advisory of clients in the education content and information services sectors as an investment banker .\nin july , houghton acquired select e - book and technology assets of meegenius , an e - book subscription service for children up to eight years of age . this reflects houghton\u2019s strategic focus on the direct to consumer market .\nin a statement on friday , vivendi said it would pay $ 60 per share in cash for boston - based houghton mifflin , a 169 - year - old company and one of the few remaining large independent publishers in the us .\na series of acquisitions and mergers led houghton mifflin harcourt ( hmh ) to its current name , but it also led to complexity in producing timely forecast revenues . hmh\u2019s finance group struggled in a post - acquisition environment \u2014 until a process mapping project and new technology changed the game . learn how sap businessobjects planning and consolidation enabled financial process efficiencies and new opportunities for hmh .\nboston and wisconsin rapids , wis . , april 4 , 2018 / prnewswire / - - global learning company houghton mifflin harcourt ( hmh ) and renaissance\u00ae , a leader in pre - k\u201312 learning analytics , today announced an exclusive strategic partnership . this collaboration will integrate renaissance flow 360\u00ae data , assessment insights , practice and lesson planning tools with hmh ' s core curriculum programs .\nhoughton mifflin , with annual revenue of more than $ 1 billion , is the fourth - largest united states educational publisher , after mcgraw - hill , pearson and the harcourt unit of reed elsevier . it is being sold by bain capital , thomas h . lee partners and blackstone group , which acquired it from vivendi in 2002 for $ 1 . 68 billion , including debt .\nlondon ' s reed elsevier , one of the world ' s largest publishers , acquired harcourt for $ 4 . 5 billion in july 2001 . in order to gain antitrust clearance for the purchase of harcourt , reed elsevier had to sell off some of harcourt ' s businesses : it retained the testing business and sold harcourt ' s higher education and corporate training businesses instead . before the acquisition , reed elsevier ' s education sales accounted for only 5 percent of the company ' s total sales ( $ 301 million out of $ 5 . 6 billion total ) .\nheadquartered in boston , massachusetts , houghton mifflin harcourt maintains an international presence with offices in major cities around the world , such as austin , texas ; new york , new york ; denver , colorado ; dublin , leinster , ireland ; singapore ; beijing , china ; and dubai , united arab emirates . the company ' s operations are grounded in its core values of curiosity , commitment , effectiveness , reliability , performance , and being best - in - class . as an employer , houghton mifflin harcourt seeks candidates who possess a love of learning and has previously offered flexible employment in the form of occasional , telecommuting , and part - time positions . discover more opportunities in the consulting , coaching , and education industries by exploring flexjobs ' consulting and education & training job categories !\no ' callaghan adds that this\nterrific news\nwill\nplace houghton mifflin harcourt on the strongest financial footing in the company ' s history , giving us the financial flexibility and freedom to continue to build the world ' s leading education company .\nas part of its new business plan , hmh also announced the creation of a $ 100 million innovation fund for future - thinking projects ."]}
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toxic , bio - based and compostable bioplastic products .\nsolegear bioplastics inc . toby reid chief marketing officer 604 . 827 . 5605 treid @ urltoken or solegear bioplastics inc . richard jenkins senior investment advisor 604 . 827 . 5600 rjenkins @ urltoken www . urltoken\nit is currently contemplated that post closing , the name of rodeo will be changed to solegear bioplastics inc .\nsolegear bioplastics , which makes biodegradable plastics from corn , has applied for international patents for its polysole bioplastic .\nfounded in 2006 , solegear produces and distributes high - performance bioplastics made from annually renewable bio - based sources .\nwhen solegear bioplastics inc . entered the bcic - new ventures competition in 2010 , the company had just started to commercialize its newly invented high - performance bioplastics : polysole and traverse .\nbioplastics magazine , the only trade publication worldwide solely dedicated to bioplastics , i . e . plastics from renewable resources and biode . . .\nus - based r - pac international corporation and solegear bioplastics have completed an agreement to accelerate the production , sale and distribution of solegear\u2019s polysole and traverse plant - based plastics packaging .\ncontact solegear bioplastics inc . toby reid phone : + 1 . 604 . 998 . 4058 e - mail : treid @ urltoken\ntoby reid , the founder and ceo of vancouver - based bioplastics material provider solegear bioplastic technologies , has resigned from the company .\nvancouver , b . c . - based bioplastics technology firm solegear bioplastics inc . has teamed up with the national research council of canada ( nrc ) to jointly develop new bioplastic using their respective proprietary formulations and technologies .\nvancouver , b . c . - based bioplastics technology firm solegear bioplastics inc . has teamed up with the national research council of canada ( nrc ) to jointly develop new bioplastic using their respective proprietary formulations and technologies .\nthe article reports on the 1 . 6 million dollars canadian bioplastics maker solegear bioplastics inc . has received in federal government funding through the western innovation initiative ( winn ) , a program offered by western economic diversification canada .\nfor more information , please contact : solegear bioplastics inc . stephanie zahn , cmo + 1 . 604 . 998 . 4058 szahn @ urltoken\ntoby reid , founder and ceo of solegear bioplastics , told foodproductiondaily the federal development funds will provide a big push for bioplastic packaging growth .\ncolumbia have validated the characteristics and scalability of solegear\u2019s polysole bioplastics and the companies will begin to jointly market and distribute polysole starting in may 2015 .\n\u2022 ex - tech plastics , a leading illinois - based plastics and bioplastics extruder .\nvancouver - based bioplastic technologies developer solegear bioplastics inc . has received an award for developing a natural bioplastic the company claims biodegrades within weeks of disposal .\ncompetition alumni solegear bioplastics announced today that it has secured series a financing led by yaletown venture partners and joined by a number of leading angel investors .\nfrost & sullivan , a leading global market research firm , recently presented solegear with the 2010 new product innovation of the year award in bioplastics before solegear won an unprecedented three awards at the bcic new ventures competition .\npursuant to the arrangement , solegear will consolidate all of the issued and outstanding solegear common shares and solegear preferred shares at a ratio of one postconsolidation solegear share to 1 . 741547 preconsolidation solegear shares ( as defined herein ) , and the resulting holdings of each holder of postconsolidation solegear shares shall be rounded to the nearest whole share of each class to eliminate fractional shares . no cash amount will be payable in respect of any such fractional solegear shares .\nsince 2006 , solegear\u2019s bioplastics have been produced to meet surging global demand for more environmentally responsible products using annually renewable plant - based ingredients and green chemistry .\nsolegear is a developer and distributor of high - performance bioplastics , which are a category of plastics that are bio - based , compostable , or both .\nthe article discusses funding for renewable products projects of the bioplastics manufacturers natureworks llc and solegear bioplastics inc . topics include funding from the u . s . energy department for natureworks ' joint program with sustainable products maker calysta inc . to turn natural methane . . .\nboth families of materials can be processed on traditional manufacturing set ups , meaning no new equipment or processes are required to make products out of these proprietary bioplastics . polysole\u00ae and traverse\u00ae are high - performance bioplastics , meaning that they are able to work in demanding applications that state of the art bioplastics can\u2019t access . it\u2019s solegear\u2019s focus on high - performance applications coupled with using sustainable chemistry to develop its patent - pending bioplastics that give it a unique value proposition .\nabout solegear bioplastics inc . solegear , based in vancouver bc , engineers , produces and distributes high - performance bioplastic made from rapidly renewable resources . founded in 2006 , solegear has developed proprietary bioplastics formulations under the brand name polysole\u00ae \u2013 a 100 % non - toxic , bio - based and compostable bioplastic . in 2010 , solegear was awarded frost & sullivan\u2019s best practices award recognizing outstanding achievement and superior performance in leadership , technological innovation , customer service , and strategic product development .\nthe ex - tech team will continue to market and sell bioplastics through the solegear brand , making the transition seamless for ex - tech ' s existing bioplastic customers and suppliers . both firms continue to operate as strategic partners for new bioplastics development , processing and commercialization .\nthe 2013 global top 10 award reflects solegear\u2019s cleantech success and market position as a leading bioplastics company in the $ 163 . 1 billion global cleantech industry . it also indicates solegear\u2019s unique innovations are making a positive contribution to the green economy .\nvancouver , bc ( january 22 , 2013 ) - solegear bioplastics inc . , a developer of award - winning bioplastic technologies , is pleased to confirm that it has received\nleading bioplastics innovator teams up with canadian retailer to offer customers more eco - friendly choices . . .\nsolegear is currently producing bioplastics on a commercial scale . the company\u2019s bioplastics production process takes in fermented plant starch as its primary feedstock . the fermented starch essentially serves as a molecular backbone of solegear\u2019s proprietary polymers ; the material is thermally compounded with a number of proprietary inputs to create a bio - based polymer suitable for use in high - performance applications .\nvancouver , bc - ( august 9 , 2012 ) solegear bioplastics inc . , a developer of award - winning bioplastic technologies , today announced it has secured series a financing ,\nit is currently contemplated that after closing , the name of rodeo will be changed to solegear bioplastics inc . or a similar name acceptable to the directors of the resulting issuer .\nin canada , solegear bioplastics announced it has won the best in biofuels / bioenergy for the global cleantech cluster association 2013 later stage award . the 2013 global top 10 award reflects solegear\u2019s cleantech success and market position as a leading bioplastics company in the $ 163 . 1 billion global cleantech industry . it also indicates solegear\u2019s unique innovations are making a positive contribution to the green economy . solegear was nominated for the gcca later stage award by greentech exchange in may 2013 for its leadership in developing innovative bioplastic technologies\nall information provided in this press release relating to solegear has been provided by management of solegear and has not been independently verified by management of rodeo .\nlast month , solegear entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 100 % of ex - tech\u2019s bioplastics division . ex - tech will become the exclusive supplier of bio - based materials and additives , and be solegear\u2019s exclusive plastics extrusion service provider in north america .\nsolegear , based in vancouver bc , engineers , produces and distributes high - performance bioplastics made from rapidly renewable resources . founded in 2006 , solegear has developed proprietary bioplastics formulations under the brand name polysole\u00ae - a 100 % bio - based , non - toxic and compostable bioplastic . in 2010 , solegear was awarded frost & sullivan ' s best practices award recognizing outstanding achievement and superior performance in leadership , technological innovation , customer service , and strategic product development .\nmarketwired on yahoo \u2014 solegear and r - pac international to deliver . . .\nthe solegear common shares will be exchanged for rodeo shares on a one - for - one basis , the solegear financing warrants will be exchanged for rodeo warrants on a one - for - one basis , and the solegear preferred shares will be exchanged for rodeo shares at a ratio of between approximately 1 . 09 and 3 . 25 rodeo shares per solegear preferred share , depending on the original issue price of the solegear preferred share . the varying exchange ratio for the solegear preferred shares is due to a preference payment built into solegear ' s articles that varies on a per - share basis according to the initial issue price for each solegear preferred share .\nabout solegear bioplastic technologies inc . solegear bioplastic technologies inc . ( tsx - v : sgb ) is an innovator in the field of next generation bioplastics made from annually renewable plant - based sources . committed to the principles of green chemistry , solegear is driven by its mission to create healthier , safer and stronger communities by fundamentally changing the way plastics are made .\nabout solegear bioplastics inc . solegear , based in vancouver bc , engineers , produces and distributes high - performance bioplastics made from rapidly renewable resources . founded in 2006 , solegear has developed proprietary bioplastic formulations under the brand names of polysole\u00ae \u2013 a non - toxic , bio - based and compostable bioplastic and traverse\u00ae \u2013 a composite bioplastic using the maximum possible bio - based content and non - toxic enhancers . in 2013 , solegear has also been named to both rocket builders\u2019 cleantech ready to rocket and bcbusiness innovator of the year top 10 list of companies best positioned for growth .\nbioplastics have finally come of age and solegear has forged partnerships , is pulling in the finance it needs and is even winning the support of government . they appear to be nailing a niche right now .\nsolegear announces significant increase in business with leading u . s . - based produce provider\nsolegear now has purchase orders and expressions of interest worth an estimated $ 6 million .\nsolegear to collaborate with dr . scholl ' s ( r ) on bioplastic packaging solutions\ntoday new ventures bc 2010 2nd place finisher solegear bioplastics was recognized for its innovative leadership with the 2010 cybf ( canadian youth business foundation ) best green business award . this is solegear\u2019s fifth major award since august 2010 , and acknowledges the determination and entrepreneurial spirit of its founder , toby reid .\nsolegear\u2019s polysole \u00ae bioplastic material will continue to be extended into different high - performance applications , widening the platform from which the company produces its 100 % bio - based , non - toxic and compostable bioplastics .\nenter solegear bioplastic technologies inc . ( tsx . v : sgb ) , a technology company based out of vancouver , bc , that is disrupting the traditional plastics market with next - generation plant - based bioplastics .\ntraverse\u00ae was taken up in a significant deal in march this year by ex - tech plastics , inc . , an illinois - based plastics extruder , whereby ex - tech will manufacture and distribute solegear\u2019s traverse\u00ae bioplastics .\nsolegear bioplastics inc . , a developer of award - winning bioplastic technologies , has teamed up with the national research council of canada ( nrc ) to jointly develop new bioplastic using their respective proprietary formulations and technologies .\nsolegear ' s polysole\u00ae bioplastic material will continue to be extended into different high - performance applications , widening the platform from which the company produces its 100 % bio - based , non - toxic and compostable bioplastics .\nthe canadian youth business foundation ( cybf ) has given solegear the 2010 best green business award . this is solegear\u2019s fifth major award since august . market research firm frost & sullivan recently presented solegear with the 2010 new product innovation of the year award in bioplastics . prior to that , the company won three awards at the bcic new ventures competition , one of north america\u2019s largest technology venture competitions .\ntoby reid , the founder and ceo of bioplastics supplier solegear bioplastics inc . ( vancouver , bc ) , has been nominated for the 2011 manning innovation award . the manning innovation awards is a competition that recognizes and encourages innovation in canada . the awards will be made in october 2011 , wih the top award worth $ 100 , 000 .\nas solegear ' s cmo , stephanie is responsible for the company ' s market segmentation , customer targeting and communication strategies , supporting solegear ' s overall commercialization and customer acquisition activities .\nsolegear ' s proprietary bioplastic formulation to help achieve sustainability goals and decrease waste . . .\nvancouver , british columbia - - ( marketwire ) - - 08 / 09 / 12 - - solegear bioplastics inc . , a developer of award - winning bioplastic technologies , today announced it has secured series a financing , led by yaletown venture partners and joined by a number of leading angel investors .\nthe completion of this major financing milestone is yet another important step toward solegear ' s goal of being a leader in the bioplastics industry ,\nsays solegear founder and ceo , toby reid .\nour focus . . .\nmost bioplastics are manufactured using synthetic additives . solegear of vancouver , bc , canada ' s polysole bioplastic differs in that it is manufactured using their own proprietary and completely organic natural additives . not surprisingly , solegear was the recipient of the north american frost and sullivan award * for new product innovation of the year .\n\u201cthe polymer bioproducts team at the nrc is world - renowned for their understanding and expertise in stabilizing bioplastics , and is a great fit with our technology for modifying specific performance characteristics of bioplastics , \u201d said solegear founder and ceo toby reid . \u201cthis project sets the stage to deliver significant technology breakthroughs that would be otherwise unachievable if we both worked independently . \u201d\nthis smartphone case packaging order commitment is a great illustration of how our team works alongside our partners to develop breakthrough bioplastics .\npolymer scientist with an emphasis in bioplastics , polymer coatings , polymer process / extrusion , and colloidal systems including inkjet and biological systems .\nthis entry was posted in in the news and tagged bc , catalyst onemar , energyczar solutions , hiretheworld , jostle , medvoxel , new , quadrogen power systems , solegear bioplastics , urltoken , ventures , weddingful . bookmark the permalink .\nsolegear bioplastic technologies inc . ( tsx venture : sgb ) is an innovator in the field of next generation bioplastics made from annually renewable plant - based sources . committed to the principles of green chemistry , solegear is driven by its mission to create healthier , safer and stronger communities by fundamentally changing the way plastics are made .\nsolegear , based in vancouver , bc , designs , produces and distributes high - performance bioplastics . founded in 2006 , solegear has worked in r & d for four years with an international team of scientists to develop polysole\u00ae \u2013 a 100 % natural , non - toxic , high performance biodegradable plastic . solegear has also recently launched traverse\u00ae - a complementary , high - performance bioplastic that uniquely blends natural fibres with traditional plastics .\nsolegear , based in vancouver , bc , designs , produces and distributes high - performance bioplastics . founded in 2006 , solegear has worked in r & d for four years with an international team of scientists to develop polysole\u00ae - a 100 % natural , non - toxic , high performance biodegradable plastic . solegear has also recently launched traverse\u00ae - a complementary , high - performance biocomposite that uniquely blends natural fibres with traditional plastics .\nsolegear has been partnering with ottawa , ont . - based nrc since 2007 , reid added .\nsolegear has previously issued share purchase warrants to certain investors , which will not be dealt with in the course of the arrangement . each of the solegear excluded warrants contains contractual terms that permit solegear to give notice to the holders of the solegear excluded warrants that , upon and following closing , the solegear excluded warrant held by such holder will become exercisable for such number of rodeo shares as the warrantholder would have been entitled to if the solegear excluded warrant had been exercised in full immediately prior to the effective time of the arrangement . proportionate adjustments will also be made to the exercise price of the solegear excluded warrants to account for the solegear consolidation . after closing , the solegear excluded warrants will be exercisable to purchase up to approximately 1 . 1 million rodeo shares ( on a postconsolidation basis ) at prices ranging from 32 cents to 41 cents per share . it is expected that the majority of the solegear excluded warrants will be subject to tsx - v escrow restrictions .\nsolegear , based in vancouver , bc , designs , produces and distributes high - performance bioplastics . founded in 2006 , solegear has worked in r & d for four years with an international team of scientists to develop polysole \u00ae \u2013 a 100 % natural , non - toxic , high performance biodegradable plastic . solegear has also recently launched traverse\u00ae - a complementary , high - performance biocomposite that uniquely blends natural fibres with traditional plastics .\nsolegear bioplastic technologies inc . ( tsx - v : sgb ) is an innovator in the field of next generation bioplastics made from annually renewable plant - based sources . committed to the principles of green chemistry , solegear is driven by its mission to create healthier , safer and stronger communities by fundamentally changing the way plastics are made .\nsolegear bioplastic technologies inc . and columbia plastics ltd . , a custom injection molding company based in surrey , bc , have agreed to work together to manufacture and distribute products made with solegear\u2019s proprietary polysole\u00ae bioplastics . solegear\u2019s plant - based plastics are known for their high - performance characteristics and processability on existing manufacturing equipment , allowing for the effective integration of solegear\u2019s green chemistry - based technologies with columbia\u2019s custom manufacturing capabilities . the companies will work on a customer - by - customer basis to capitalize on business opportunities in the north american market .\nsolegear achieves growth milestones : closes $ 4 . 2 million financing and commences trading on tsx venture exchange\nthe transaction is subject to a number of closing conditions in favour of both rodeo and solegear , including execution of the definitive agreement between rodeo and solegear , acceptance of the transaction by the tsx - v , shareholder approval of solegear and , if required by the tsx - v , completion of the financing .\nlate last year , solegear entered into a deal with columbia plastics to acquire its book of business for office products . the office products will be made using solegear\u2019s proprietary plant - based bioplastic and are forecasted to generate 20 , 000 to 60 , 000 units of sales for solegear in the 2016 calendar year .\n\u201csustainable chemistry\u201d and \u201cbioplastics\u201d\u2013 remember those names , because they\u2019re buzzwords in science / tech innovation that are percolating the manufacturing of consumer and industry materials .\nour business is focused on engineering , producing and distributing high - performance bioplastics . our materials offer customized physical and mechanical properties for use in durable product applications . solegear materials are suited for the consumer goods , medical devices , electronics and automotive industries .\nin june 2010 , solegear announced its commercialization of polysole\u00ae and its biocomposite product , traverse\u00ae . since that time , and exceeding initial projections , solegear has attracted and delivered product to customers across north america . solegear now has a pipeline of business worth over $ 4 , 000 , 000 in recurring business for 2011 .\nmountain view , calif . - tuesday august 31 , 2010 - based on its recent analysis of the biopolymers market , frost & sullivan recognizes solegear bioplastics inc . ( solegear ) with the 2010 north american frost & sullivan award for new product innovation of the year for its polysole\u00ae bioplastic . this innovative high - performance biodegradable polymer compound is 100 percent biobased .\nthe cybf , with assistance from small business bc , provided solegear with its initial funding five years ago .\nsolegear founder and ceo to attend international summit in france to promote canadian entrepreneurs on international stage . . .\n\u201cthe frost and sullivan award is an important milestone for solegear , \u201d said edward trueman , solegear ' s ceo . \u201cnot only have our years of r & d been recognized as industry - leading , our commercial performance and expectations of significant market penetration have been further validated . this award demonstrates the real - world bioplastics technology results that we expected to achieve , and plan to further extend , all of which supports our customers ' and investors ' belief in solegear . \u201d\nin june 2010 , solegear announced its commercialization of polysole \u00ae and its biocomposite product , traverse \u00ae . since that time , and exceeding initial projections , solegear has attracted and delivered product to customers across north america . solegear now has a pipeline of business worth over $ 4 , 000 , 000 in recurring business for 2011 .\n\u201cour specialty is engineering and formulating different bioplastics for various applications , \u201d says solegear\u2019s ceo toby reid , who is targeting key sectors such as toys , cosmetics packaging , housewares , personal care products , retail point - of - purchase displays and durable product packaging .\nthe frost and sullivan award is an important milestone for solegear ,\nsaid edward trueman , solegear ' s ceo .\nnot only have our years of r & d been recognized as industry - leading , our commercial performance and expectations of significant market penetration have been further validated . this award demonstrates the real - world bioplastics technology results that we expected to achieve , and plan to further extend , all of which supports our customers ' and investors ' belief in solegear .\n\u201csolegear is very pleased to partner with ex - tech , a respected leader in bioplastics sheet extrusion , who have a track record of exceptionally high standards of quality and levels of customer satisfaction , \u201d said toby reid , ceo of solegear . \u201cwe believe this alliance will allow solegear\u2019s traverse tf\u00ae to reach new audiences who have been waiting to be introduced to our next - generation products , while leveraging ex - tech\u2019s exceptional reputation , customer base , and ability to scale order fulfillment efficiently . \u201d\nthis amalgamation of technology and expertise marks a significant milestone in solegear\u2019s strategy to grow revenues through targeted acquisitions , joint ventures and organic sales . the acquisition is expected to provide solegear with annualized revenues of us $ 2 million .\n\u201cthis funding allows solegear to accelerate its commercialization with key global customers to deliver customized bioplastic solutions that meet their sustainability objectives to rethink packaging , remove toxicity and reduce their footprint , \u201d says solegear executive chair , paul antoniadis .\nthis funding allows solegear to accelerate its commercialization with key global customers to deliver customized bioplastic solutions that meet their sustainability objectives to rethink packaging , remove toxicity and reduce their footprint ,\nsays solegear executive chair , paul antoniadis .\n- solegear , based in vancouver , british columbia , canada , engineers , produces + distributes high - performance bioplastics made from rapidly renewable resources . founded in ` 06 , solegear has developed proprietary bioplastic formulations under the brand names of polysole\u00ae\u2014a non - toxic , bio - based + compostable bioplastic , and traverse\u00ae\u2014a composite bioplastic using the maximum possible bio - based content + non - toxic enhancers .\nsince commercializing its initial portfolio of 100 % non - toxic , bio - based and compostable bioplastics in 2010 , solegear has focused on creating customized , high - performance bioplastic solutions for some of the world\u2019s leading companies . this has been achieved by collaborating with an international team of scientists , creating partnerships through the full plastics supply chain and consistently developing new technologies that increase the strength , processability and real - world performance of today\u2019s bioplastics .\nbased in vancouver , bc , canada , solegear makes plastics from plants , as alternatives to oil - based plastics .\nthe written opinions indicate solegear\u2019s applications contain claims that are \u201cnovel and inventive , \u201d according to a company news release .\nsolegear receives order from all source to distribute good natured ( tm ) office products in u . s . and canada\nsolegear ' s sells polysole ( r ) bioplastic packaging to neoperl , an innovative water flow equipment manufacturer . . .\nsolegear won the 2010 competition\u2019s second prize as well as the bc hydro sustainability prize and the bcic economic impact prize .\nsolegear , based in vancouver bc , engineers , produces and distributes high - performance bioplastics made from rapidly renewable resources . founded in 2006 , solegear has developed proprietary bioplastic formulations under the brand names of polysole\u00ae\u2014a non - toxic , bio - based and compostable bioplastic and traverse\u00ae\u2014a composite bioplastic using the maximum possible bio - based content and non - toxic enhancers . in 2013 , solegear was named to both rocket builders ' cleantech ready to rocket and bcbusiness innovator of the year top 10 list of companies best positioned for growth .\nthis agreement marks a significant milestone in solegear ' s growth plans to acquire books of businesses where the finished products and packaging can be made with our proprietary bioplastics ,\nsaid paul antoniadis , ceo of solegear .\nbuilding on our existing partnership with columbia , we ' re now able to further align our collective interests in providing sustainable alternatives to traditional materials in relevant consumer goods industries .\nsolegear ' s bioplastics products match and exceed the performance characteristics of incumbent polyethylene terephthalate ( pet ) and polypropylene ( pp ) - based plastic packaging , as well as acrylonitrile butadiene styrene ( abs ) and abs / polycarbonate ( abs / pc ) plastics for durable , engineered products .\nsolegear bioplastics and ex - tech plastics , inc . , an illinois - based plastics extruder , have entered into a commercial partnership to manufacture and distribute solegear\u2019s next - generation traverse tf\u00ae bioplastic . traverse tf\u00ae is best known for its high bio - content in rigid packaging that can resist high heat shipping conditions . through this agreement , solegear and ex - tech will benefit from shared access to new market intelligence , technology and contacts to capitalize on business opportunities to grow the penetration of traverse tf\u00ae , in the north american market .\nvancouver , british columbia - - ( marketwire - 08 / 09 / 12 ) - solegear bioplastics inc . , a developer of award - winning bioplastic technologies , today announced it has secured series a financing , led by yaletown venture partners and joined by a number of leading angel investors .\n\u25a0 aimplas , \u201cimproved bioplastics for sustainable food packages\u201d \u25a0 european bioplastics , \u201c\u2018rethinking plastics\u2019 - - insights into the bioplastic materials of the future\u201d \u25a0 renewable fuels association , \u201crfa welcomes new member valero renewable fuels company llc\u201d \u25a0 california institute of technology , \u201cbringing silicon to life\u201d \u25a0 university of wisconsin - madison , \u201cfood . . . read more >\nthese plastics differ from other bioplastics as they are tougher , process better and can withstand greater stresses in applications such as children ' s toys , cosmetics cases and electronics .\nmanufacturers working in the bioplastics industry are coming out with a steady stream of innovative , sustainable applications and production developments in efforts to stay ahead of each other , including cereplast , sealed air , precision color graphics , coca cola , natureworks , tetra pak , metabolix , solegear , and basf .\nsolegear ceo paul antoniadis said :\nsolegear\u2019s product development team has worked diligently with r - pac to develop and refine our tf4000 bioplastic to ensure it would meet retailers\u2019 quality expectations to withstand the impact of demanding transportation and in - store environments .\nsolegear subscribes to the principles of green chemistry to \u2018do no harm\u2019 , meaning it keeps dangerous chemicals out of the equation . green chemistry principles are applied throughout the entire life cycle of solegear\u2019s products , including design , manufacture , use and disposal .\nsolegear ' s bioplastics products match and exceed the performance characteristics of incumbent polyethylene - terephthalate - based ( pet ) and polypropylene - based ( pp ) plastic packaging , as well as acrylonitrile butadiene styrene ( abs ) and abs / polycarbonate ( abs / pc ) plastics for durable , engineered products .\n- solegear is revolutionizing the plastics industry with two new high - performance bioplastics : polysole and traverse . polysole is a 100 per cent natural , non - toxic and biodegradable while traverse is made of recycled or virgin plastic combined with natural fibers such as wood , rice husks , hemp or bamboo .\n\u201cthe collaboration with nrc builds on the partnership we\u2019ve had since 2007 . \u201d says solegear ceo , and founder toby reid , \u201cthe polymer bioproducts team at the nrc is world - renowned for their understanding and expertise in stabilizing bioplastics , and is a great fit with our technology for modifying specific performance characteristics of bioplastics . this project sets the stage to deliver significant technology breakthroughs that would be otherwise unachievable if we both worked independently . it\u2019s canadian collaboration and innovation in action . \u201d\nin his role as cfo , don is responsible for managing solegear ' s financial and compliance operations . don ' s managerial experience in operational integration , capital raising and acquisitions provide critical expertise for solegear ' s goals of smart growth and operational expansion .\nsolegear is also is working with converters , injection molders and thermoformers to bring bioplastic possibilities to their customers . solegear has established a syndicate of strategic partners in the converter space who are aligned on the mission to fundamentally change the way plastics are made .\nsolegear\u2019s proprietary bioplastic formulations , polysole\u00ae and traverse\u00ae , are designed to meet today\u2019s social and corporate requirements to lower carbon emissions , reduce waste and remove toxicity typically associated with traditional petroleum - based plastics . together with its partners , solegear custom engineers , produces and distributes its high - performance bioplastics as resin , sheets and finished goods with some of the highest percentages of renewable , plant - based materials currently available in the industry .\nwe believe solegear is in a strong position to capitalize on the fast growing bioplastic sector by having a suite of high performance bioplastics that provides brand owners with the performance features they need at prices competitive with traditional petroleum based alternatives ,\nsaid salil munjal , partner with yaletown venture partners .\nsolegear ' s modular technology platform forms the basis of a smart business model that is both customer - centric and scalable .\nall bioplastics are not equal . we go beyond and are committed to using the highest possible percentage of plant - based materials and no bpas , phthalates or other nasty stuff .\nwe ' re delighted to have the opportunity to welcome ex - tech ' s bioplastic division to the solegear family ,\nsaid paul antoniadis , ceo of solegear .\nfurther to the strategic partnership formed with ex - tech in 2015 , we believe the amalgamation of solegear and ex - tech ' s bioplastic expertise , people and commercial efforts under the solegear brand will further accelerate the commercialization of thermoformed bioplastic packaging in food and non - food applications .\nmr . antoniadis further stated ,\nthis transaction marks a significant milestone in solegear ' s strategy to grow its business through targeted acquisitions , joint ventures and organic sales .\nsolegear ( sgb : tsx - v ) started trading on march 31 st and is currently trading at $ 0 . 26 .\nsolegear plans to initially focus on consumer goods , although it hopes to eventually expand into automotive , electronics , and medical applications .\nsolegear\u2019s proprietary bioplastic formulations , polysole \u00ae and traverse \u00ae , are designed to meet today\u2019s social and corporate requirements to lower carbon emissions , reduce waste and remove toxicity typically associated with traditional petroleum - based plastics . together with its partners , solegear custom engineers , produces and distributes its high - performance bioplastics as resin , sheets and finished goods with some of the highest percentages of renewable , plant - based materials currently available in the industry .\n\u201cthe completion of this major financing milestone is yet another important step toward solegear\u2019s goal of being a leader in the bioplastics industry , \u201d says solegear founder and ceo , toby reid . \u201cour focus on customizing our polysole \u00ae bioplastic solutions for our customers\u2019 unique sustainability needs has allowed us to differentiate in the marketplace . by creating a network of strategic partners for r & d , distribution and fulfillment , we are able to access the very latest biopolymer technology and deliver high - performance bioplastics products at a competitive price . this capital - efficient business model has been very appealing to both our customers and the investment community . \u201d\n\u201cthere is strong consumer appetite for high quality office supplies that are more sustainable , \u201d said brian holmes , vice president and general manager of columbia plastics , which is headquartered in surrey , b . c . \u201csolegear\u2019s materials are designed as drop in solutions that we can process efficiently in our existing manufacturing equipment . this has made it easier and more cost effective for product manufacturers like tops products canada to make the switch to solegear\u2019s bioplastics . \u201d\nvancouver , british columbia - - ( marketwire - sept . 1 , 2010 ) - solegear bioplastics inc . , a clean technology company founded and based in vancouver , bc , has been recognized by frost & sullivan with the 2010 north american award for new product innovation of the year for its polysole \u00ae bioplastic .\nvancouver , bc , september 2 , 2010 - - ( t - net ) - - solegear bioplastics inc . , a clean technology company founded and based in vancouver , bc , has been recognized by frost & sullivan with the 2010 north american award for new product innovation of the year for its polysole\u00ae bioplastic .\n\u201csolegear\u2019s product development team has worked diligently with r - pac to develop and refine our tf4000 bioplastic to ensure it would meet retailers\u2019 quality expectations to withstand the impact of demanding transportation and in - store environments , \u201d said paul antoniadis , ceo of solegear . \u201cthis smartphone case packaging order commitment is a great illustration of how our team works alongside our partners to develop breakthrough bioplastics that meet the real - world needs of top fortune 500 brands . \u201d\n. aided by the advisory services and support of nrc - irap , solegear seeks to develop bioplastic technologies that leverage industrial waste sources to address durability requirements and mitigate toxic flame retardants in current engineered polymers . congratulations solegear - another fantastic banff venture forum alumni success story !\nwith recent market volatility beginning to stabilize , solegear and rodeo revise plans to close qualifying transaction by end of march 2015 . . .\nreid has been recognized for his contributions in bioplastic technologies , specifically for the advancement of high - performance bioplastics and biocomposites through his guidance of solegear ' s r & d , marketing and business development activities . reid founded solegear in 2006 . last year at the bcic new ventures 10th annual awards ceremony , solegear was awarded prizes in three different categories , the first time that the jury had awarded three prizes to one company . the company in 2010 also was recognized by frost & sullivan , a market research firm , with the 2010 new product innovation of the year award in biopolymers .\nthe global bioplastics market is expected to accelerate to a 33 % compound annual growth rate and become 30 % of the overall plastics market by 2030 , creating a $ 30 billion market .\ndr . labonte has over 30 years of plastics technology experience in formulation , product design , processing and manufacturing . dr . labonte obtained his phd in bioplastics from ecole polytechnique de montreal .\nthis is an important day for solegear ' s customers , partners , shareholders and employees . it recognizes the dedication that the entire team has put in to making solegear a leading bioplastics company , focused on capturing the potential of the half a trillion dollar global plastics market ,\nsaid toby reid , ceo of solegear bioplastic technologies inc .\nwe are certainly excited for what we have achieved to date , both technically and commercially , but we are much more enthusiastic about the opportunities that lie ahead of us , and the significant expansion that we are aiming for as a result .\nthe completion of this major financing milestone is yet another important step toward solegear ' s goal of being a leader in the bioplastics industry ,\nsays solegear founder and ceo , toby reid .\nour focus on customizing our polysole\u00ae bioplastic solutions for our customers ' unique sustainability needs has allowed us to differentiate in the marketplace . by creating a network of strategic partners for r & d ; , distribution and fulfillment , we are able to access the very latest biopolymer technology and deliver high - performance bioplastics products at a competitive price . this capital - efficient business model has been very appealing to both our customers and the investment community .\nsolegear ' s proprietary bioplastic formulations , polysole \u00ae and traverse \u00ae , are designed to meet today ' s social and corporate requirements to lower carbon emissions , reduce waste and remove toxicity typically associated with traditional petroleum - based plastics . together with its partners , solegear custom engineers , produces and distributes its high - performance bioplastics as resin , sheets and finished goods with some of the highest percentages of renewable , plant - based materials currently available in the industry .\nholders of incentive stock options under solegear ' s stock option plan will be provided notice that their options will be converted in accordance with the terms of the solegear option plan into options to purchase rodeo shares following closing , following appropriate adjustments to take into account the solegear consolidation . following closing , such converted options will be governed by the terms of rodeo ' s stock option plan and tsx - v policies .\nvancouver , bc , july 17 , 2013 - - ( t - net ) - - solegear bioplastics inc . , a developer of award - winning bioplastic technologies , is proud to confirm today that it has entered into a significant contribution agreement with the national research council of canada industrial research assistance program ( nrc - irap ) .\nsolegear\u2019s proprietary bioplastic formulations , polysole \u00ae and traverse \u00ae , are designed to meet today\u2019s social and corporate requirements to lower carbon emissions , reduce waste and remove toxicity typically associated with traditional petroleum - based plastics . together with its partners , solegear custom engineers , produces and distributes its high - performance bioplastics as resin , sheets and finished goods with some of the highest percentages of renewable , plant - based materials currently available in the industry . for more information : urltoken .\nvancouver , british columbia - - ( marketwired - july 28 , 2016 ) - solegear bioplastic technologies inc . ( the\ncompany\nor\nsolegear\n) ( tsx venture : sgb ) today announced its unaudited financial results for the three months ended may 31 , 2016 .\nsolegear manufactures traverse tf4000 , which is a usda biopreferred packaging material developed from independently verified plant - based content and features enhanced thermal properties .\nsolegear\u2019s polysole\u00ae and traverse\u00ae tf thermoplastic biopolymer grades are ideal for consumer packaging . the plant - based content ranges from 47 % to 100 % , and the product is competitively priced . solegear\u2019s tf4000 is a thermoformed material designed for international shipping , with industrial strength and heat resistance .\nsolegear not only won the 2010 competition\u2019s second prize , it also took home the bc hydro sustainability prize and the bcic economic impact prize .\nrodeo and solegear have received conditional acceptance for the qualifying transaction and the financing from the tsx - v . rodeo and solegear will be issuing a subsequent news release announcing the closing date of the qualifying transaction and the financing , which is expected to occur in late december 2014 .\npartnership with established and connected extruder will introduce solegear ' s high - heat resistant , durable bioplastic to new consumer packaging segments . . .\nsolegear\u2019s proprietary bioplastic formulations , polysole \u00ae and traverse \u00ae , are designed to meet today\u2019s social and corporate requirements to lower carbon emissions , reduce waste and remove toxicity typically associated with traditional petroleum - based plastics . together with its partners , solegear custom engineers , produces and distributes its high - performance bioplastics as resin , sheets and finished goods with some of the highest percentages of renewable , plant - based materials currently available in the industry . for more information : urltoken and urltoken\nsolegear bioplastics , a company focused on developing plant - based plastics for food and beverage packaging as well as other applications , has landed $ 1 . 6m in funding from canada\u2019s western innovation initiative ( winn ) . the program is designed to encourage small - to medium - size businesses to commercialize their products , services , and processes .\nthis smartphone case packaging order commitment is a great illustration of how our team works alongside our partners to develop breakthrough bioplastics that meet the real - world needs of top fortune 500 brands .\nsolegear ' s proprietary bioplastic formulations , polysole \u00ae and traverse \u00ae , are designed to meet today ' s social and corporate requirements to lower carbon emissions , reduce waste and remove toxicity typically associated with traditional petroleum - based plastics . together with its partners , solegear custom engineers , produces and distributes its high - performance bioplastics as resin , sheets and finished goods with some of the highest percentages of renewable , plant - based materials currently available in the industry . for more information : urltoken and urltoken\nthe agreement contemplates that , immediately following the closing of the financing , rodeo will acquire : ( a ) all of the issued and outstanding solegear common shares and all of the issued and outstanding preferred shares of solegear from the holders of the solegear shares in exchange for the issuance of rodeo common shares , and ( b ) all of the solegear financing warrants from the subscribers in the financing in exchange for the issuance of rodeo warrants , with each rodeo warrant exercisable to acquire one rodeo share at an exercise price of 75 cents and having a term of three years from the closing .\nvancouver , british columbia - - ( marketwired ) - - 06 / 17 / 16 - - solegear bioplastic technologies inc . ( the\ncompany\nor\nsolegear\n) ( tsx venture : sgb ) today announced its audited financial results for the 12 months ended february 29 , 2016 . solegear remains in the early stages of commercialization , and reports a net and comprehensive loss of $ 4 . 2 million for the fiscal year ended february 29 , 2016 and $ 2 . 5 million for the year ended february 2015 . solegear had cash reserves of $ 0 . . . .\nsolegear is nearing the end of raising series a investment and has decided to immediately pursue further funding due to its rapid growth and recognized market position .\nsolegear bioplastic technologies and retail packaging supplier r - pac international have collaborated to deliver smartphone case packaging for an undisclosed us - based consumer electronics retailer .\nbased in vancouver , b . c . , canada , solegear bioplastics inc . is known for its award - winning polysole\u00ae and its biocomposite counterpart product traverse\u2122 . polysole is a 100 percent natural high - performance bioplastic that is made by combining pla ( supplied by natureworks ) with various natural additives designed to meet individual customer performance requirements ( see figure 8 ) .\nvancouver - based solegear bioplastic technologies inc . is pleased to be working with dr . scholl\u2019s \u2013 an iconic brand founded in 1906 and known world - wide for their foot care products \u2013 to collaboratively complete a production trial using solegear\u2019s traverse ( tf4000 ) bioplastic for use in the company\u2019s blister packaging applications .\nrodeo capital iii corp . ( tsx venture : rop . p ) (\nrodeo\n) , a capital pool company pursuant to policy 2 . 4 of the tsx venture exchange ( the\ntsx - v\n) , is pleased to provide the following update regarding its proposed qualifying transaction ( the\nqualifying transaction\n) involving solegear bioplastics inc . , a corporation existing under the laws of british columbia (\nsolegear\n) that was previously announced on october 23 , 2014 and november 24 , 2014 .\ntoby reid wants to say one word to you : plastics . bioplastics , to be precise . the kind made from plants , or that are compostable , or both . the kind that don\u2019t clog up landfills .\nimmediately before the closing of the arrangement and after the solegear consolidation , solegear intends to complete the financing . it is intended that the net proceeds from the financing will be used to support working capital requirements and finance general corporate expenditures . all of the subscribers to the financing will be advised of the arrangement .\nvancouver , british columbia - - ( marketwired - march 31 , 2015 ) - solegear bioplastic technologies inc . ( tsx venture : sgb ) , a vancouver - based company that develops , produces and distributes high - performance bioplastics , is pleased to announce it commences trading on the tsx venture exchange ( tsx - v ) at market open today , under the symbol sgb .\nsolegear ' s principal market is the north american market for rigid packaging and durable consumer goods , primarily in the united states . solegear sells its products to medium - and large - sized companies both as finished goods and as intermediary products for further processing ( such as rolls of plastic sheeting or plastic pellets ) .\nthe acquisition is expected to provide solegear with annualized revenues of an estimated us $ 2 million , which the company expects to use as a base for further growth and development . as consideration , solegear has issued 6 , 650 , 000 common shares to ex - tech in respect of the transaction , all of which are subject to a 24 - month hold period . the terms of the acquisition were first announced in a solegear news release distributed on march 17 , 2016 .\nsolegear , based in vancouver , bc , designs and produces 100 % natural , high performance biodegradable plastics . founded in 2006 , solegear has spent four years in research & development , working with an international team of scientists to develop polysole \u00ae \u2013 a 100 % natural , non - toxic , high performance biodegradable plastic .\nrodeo capital iii corp . ( to be renamed solegear bioplastic technologies inc . ) announces filing of filing statement on sedar and conditional approval of the tsx venture exchange\nthe solegear consolidation will take place prior to the closing of the financing , which in turn will take place prior to the share exchange and the warrant exchange .\nthe arrangement is subject to a number of closing conditions in favour of both rodeo and solegear , including acceptance of the arrangement by the tsx - v , shareholder approval of solegear , approval of the arrangement by the supreme court of british columbia and , if required by the tsx - v , completion of the financing .\nin completing a strategic review it became clear there was greater value to be achieved by combining our bioplastic business with solegear ,\nsaid william riesbeck , president of ex - tech plastics .\ni believe this transaction will put more resources behind our bioplastics business to unlock more revenue potential by combining our knowledge and expertise . laura pichon , ex - tech ' s v . p . of development and strategic partnerships , will facilitate ex - tech taking these next steps with solegear . we are excited to be embarking on this venture .\nsolegear bioplastic technologies inc . ( tsx - v : sgb ) ( \u201csolegear\u201d or the \u201ccompany\u201d ) announced that it has formally closed the previously announced strategic acquisition of the bioplastics division of ex - tech plastics , inc . ( \u201cex - tech\u201d ) for consideration of $ 1 . 33 million in common shares of the company at a deemed price of $ 0 . 20 per share ( the \u201cacquisition\u201d ) . ex - tech , based in the chicago , illinois , area has been a leading manufacturer of extruded plastic sheets for over thirty years .\nunlike many competitors , solegear focuses on working directly with global brands to engineer customized formulations and finished packaging made from bioplastics . this market - oriented approach delivers customized packaging and product solutions that meet their sustainability and end of life objectives the company is continuing to advance the market adoption of its green chemistry technologies , aiming to transform the use of plastics into a zero - waste proposition .\nimplicit in this information , particularly in respect of the estimated revenues to be derived from the asset purchase , are assumptions regarding expected performance of the purchased assets in the future . specifically , we have assumed that the asset purchase will be completed and that the revenues that solegear will be able to earn from the assets purchased from ex - tech will be equal to or greater than ex - tech ' s historical revenues from its bioplastics division . these assumptions , although considered reasonable by the company at the time of preparation , may prove to be incorrect . readers are cautioned that actual future operating results and economic performance of the company are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties , including the risk that the asset purchase will not be completed , that current customers of ex - tech ' s bioplastics division may cease to be customers of solegear , and that such customers may materially decrease their requirements for bioplastics materials . as such , solegear ' s actual revenues relating to the transaction described in this news release could differ materially from what is currently expected as set out above . the estimate of revenues provided above may constitute a\nfinancial outlook\nunder applicable securities laws . the purpose of the financial outlook is to provide readers with an estimate of the volume of business that solegear currently expects the asset purchase to generate over the 12 months following the closing of the transaction disclosed in this press release . solegear ' s management cautions readers that this information may not be appropriate for other purposes ."]}
{"id": 56397, "summary": [{"text": "saffron aviation , dba cinnamon air is a sri lankan domestic airline , operating from a dedicated terminal at the bandaranaike international airport , colombo to destinations around sri lanka .", "topic": 29}, {"text": "it commenced its daily scheduled operation in july 2013 .", "topic": 29}, {"text": "cinnamon air \u2019s fleet consists of two cessna 208 amphibian aircraft ( seating eight passengers each ) and one wheeled cessna 208b grand caravan ( seating 8 passengers in an executive configuration ) that gives cinnamon air the flexibility to operate from any of the domestic and international airports as well as from waterdromes in sri lanka .", "topic": 29}, {"text": "saffron aviation ( pvt ) ltd. which manages cinnamon air is a joint venture between john keells holdings plc ( jkh ) , mmbl leisure holdings ( pvt ) ltd. , and phoenix ventures limited . ", "topic": 39}], "title": "cinnamon air", "paragraphs": ["cinnamon air\u2019s hub is located at : cinnamon air domestic terminal , bandaranaike international airport , katunayake , sri lanka .\ncinnamon air scenic flights , colombo : address , phone number , cinnamon air scenic flights reviews : 4 . 5 / 5\nat cinnamon air we not only provide efficient and professional domestic air services in sri lanka , b . . .\nsrilankan airlines has codeshare agreements with air berlin , finnair , japan airlines , malaysia airlines , qantas , s7 airlines , air canada , air india , alitalia , asiana airlines , cinnamon air , etihad airways , niki , oman air and saudia .\ncharter an exclusive private flight with cinnamon air to have a stress - free and bespoke travel experience .\nfind out the latest cinnamon air winter taxi fares to our destinations around the island . offering some of the most competitive air taxi rates in sri lanka , domestic flight services provided by cinnamon air gives you an ideal opportunity to experience the country\u2019s natural beauty .\nflysmiles partners include all oneworld airlines , cinnamon air and etihad airways and non - airlines partners like abans and spa ceylon .\nhelping you better plan your trip in sri lanka , air taxi schedules of cinnamon air feature all the information you will need for your flight including departure & arrival days , times and destinations .\nwe had a terrible experience with cinnamon air , i would not recommend this company at all . i still have not received a full refund for the flight that was cancelled at short notice . the day before our flight cinnamon air called us to say that . . .\ndear meath _ c , thank you for flying with cinnamon air and for your stellar review ! we are glad that you found travelling with cinnamon air enjoyable and pleasurable ! we are humbled by your fantastic review and your encouraging feedback motivates us to continuously deliver our service . . .\ncoasting above the soothing clouds , over sigiriya ' s extravagant green terrain as cinnamon air begins its descent into the architecture capital of sri lanka .\ncinnamon air operates daily flights from colombo to sigiriya , but their schedules vary from day to day . we\u2019ve created a table below to help :\nair lanka was established as the flag carrier of sri lanka once the sri lankan government shut down the bankrupt air ceylon . [ 14 ] air lanka ' s initial fleet consisted of two boeing 707 , leased from singapore airlines . one boeing 737 was leased from maersk air and maintained by air tara . on 24 april 1980 , the lease ended ; air lanka received a replacement boeing 737 leased from royal brunei . on 1 november 1980 , air lanka commenced wide - body operations with a leased lockheed l1011 - 1 tristar from air canada .\nif you\u2019re looking for a quick way to get across the country in luxury with a view you can\u2019t find anywhere else , cinnamon air is your best bet .\nkeep an eye out for promotions on the cinnamon air website . they\u2019re currently offering 20 % off on flights to any of their destinations if you book 60 days in advance .\ncinnamon air , sri lanka ' s premier domestic air taxi service , offers daily scheduled flights , luxury private charter flights , and scenic flights between its hub at the bandaranaike international airport - bia ( colombo international airport ) and the island\u2019s most picturesque locations .\nin commemoration of our 5th anniversary , cinnamon air offered a limited , $ 5 scenic flight which was available for booking through our website at various intervals throughout the 1st of july 2018 .\nbandaranaike international airport is the main international airport serving sri lanka . it is the hub airport for srilankan airlines . it has one runaway and can handle nearly 8 million passengers every year . other airlines which fly to and from this airport include air arabia , air asia x , air china , air india , cathay pacific , emirates , korean air , kuwait airways , malaysia airlines , oman , qatar airways and saudia .\ncinnamon air bandaranaike international airport katunayake , sri lanka tel : 94 11 2475475 , 94 768 230374 \u2022 fax : 94 11 2475460 email : moc . rianomannic @ selastnega ; moc . rianomannic @ selas\nthe ' best in class ' category featured competition among various first class , business class and economy class products of nominees who included air asia , air india and jet airways .\nwho will direct you to the \u201cremote car park\u201d ( also referred to as \u201cairport and aviation outside car park\u201d ) where we will pick you up and transferred by the cinnamon air shuttle to our terminal .\nsrilankan airlines is the flag carrier of sri lanka , which was founded in 1947 as air ceylon and started operations from september 1979 . the airline operates scheduled services to 99 destinations from its hub at the bandaranaike international airport . srilankan airlines has codeshare agreements with several airlines , including the air canada , air india , alitalia , asiana airlines , cinnamon air , etihad airways , jetstar asia airways , japan airlines , niki , oman air , saudia , etc . it is a member of the oneworld alliance and owns a subsidairy by the name of mihin lanka .\nhi ozzietrev , we do have flight + hotel packages with several hotels ( cinnamon hotels as well as others ) . you can explore them by visiting the flight + hotel section ( found in the holidays on the main menu ) in our website . we hope this information helps . with best regards , team cinnamon air\ncinnamon air has been up and running for a while now . it\u2019s an expensive way to get around , but the experience is unlike any other . the views are stunning , the service is excellent and the best part is that you save a lot of time traveling across the country . cinnamon air is still a luxury , but if you\u2019re not one to spend hours on the road , flying is well worth it .\nwe were comped this and a series of flights by cinnamon . they ' re expensive but basically the best internal flights .\nat usd 223 ( incl . taxes ) for a one - way journey per person , the airfare is a little harsh on the wallet . but if you\u2019re looking for a quick way to get across the country in luxury with a view you can\u2019t find anywhere else , cinnamon air is your best bet . travelling across sri lanka is always an adventure , but flying is something else altogether . if you\u2019re willing to shell out the cash , flying cinnamon air is highly recommended .\non 15 april 1982 , air lanka received its own l1011 tristar purchased from all nippon airways . with the introduction of tristar aircraft , the boeing 707s were phased out and sold . then another l1011 was leased from air canada whilst the third l1011 was purchased from all nippon . on 1 may 1982 , haeco took over the maintenance of the two air lanka - owned tristars , while air canada maintained two leased tristars .\nin the quest to be chosen as the ' leading airline in south asia ' srilankan airlines overcame competition from air india , indian airlines , druk air , himalaya airlines and nepal airlines who were the other nominees .\nthe westjet airline currently serves in 20 countries and flies to 100 destinations . the airline has codeshare agreements with 17 airlines that include klm , air france , british airways , emirates , delta air lines and more .\ntrain and bus goes too slow to trinco - about 7 hours . why should i lose so much time ? aircraft delivered me in 2 hours . it was my first flight on cessna . all people in cinnamon air are very nice ! \ufffd\ufffd\ufffd\ndon\u2019t even think about getting on a cinnamon air flight without a good camera . when you\u2019re flying at low altitudes , the views over the island are magnificent . the first thing you realize once you\u2019re up in the air is how green sri lanka is . then you realize how small it is when you start flying over towns and landmarks in a matter of minutes .\ndear carmody06 , thank you for flying with cinnamon air and for your fantastic review ! we are glad that your travel experience was enjoyable and pleasurable ! we are humbled by your glowing recommendation and your encouraging feedback motivates us to continuously deliver our service at the . . .\ndear lynne c , thank you for flying with cinnamon air and for your fantastic review . we are glad that your travel experience was enjoyable and pleasurable . we are humbled by your recommendation and your encouraging feedback motivates us to continuously deliver our service at the . . .\nexperience paradise like never before with these exclusive deals on sri lanka internal flights . featuring great value for money , these special promotions at cinnamon air not only give you a chance to take to the skies , but also enjoy accommodation at some of the island\u2019s finest hotels .\ndear carmody06 , thank you for flying with cinnamon air and for your fantastic review ! we are glad that your travel experience was enjoyable and pleasurable ! the view of the coastlines from above are truly incredible indeed ! we are humbled by your fantastic recommendation and your . . .\nwe flew with cinnamon air from kandy down to yala to visit the national park . the experience of flying in a small seaplane was part of the adventure . we were well looked after by the friendly pilots . brilliant views over sri lanka , and the taking . . .\ndear whinfellwanderer , thank you for flying with cinnamon air and for your delightful review . we are glad that you found traveling with us enriching . your positive feedback inspires us to continuously deliver our service at the highest standard . we hope you will consider flying with . . .\ndear con m , thank you for flying with cinnamon air and for your delightful review . we are glad that you found traveling with us enjoyable . your positive feedback inspires us to continuously deliver our service at the highest standard . we hope to have you aboard . . .\nthe take - off and landing happen so quickly that you really don\u2019t have time to absorb it . my pilot explained that these aircraft only need about 1000 - 1500 feet to do either . cinnamon air shares the same runway as bia , so you feel really small when you taxi past the large commercial airliners at the main terminal . the air strip at sigiriya on the other hand is empty and awfully quiet .\nbirch , doug .\nsrilankan airlines\n. air international , february 2003 , vol 64 no 2 . pp . 26\u201330 .\ncinnamon air is sri lanka\u2019s only domestic air taxi carrier that offers exclusive private charter flights to locations across the island in peaceful and luxurious surroundings which are significantly quieter and faster than helicopter charters in sri lanka . our amphibious aircraft capabilities allow travelers the option of transferring swiftly and conveniently from any aerodrome or water aerodrome in sri lanka , meaning that we seamlessly connect inland and coastal destinations , for example nuwara eliya and bentota .\ndear karochkin , thank you for flying with cinnamon air and for your delightful review ! we are glad that you found traveling with us enjoyable . your positive feedback inspires us to continuously deliver our service at the highest standard . we hope to have you on - board again ! . . .\ndear brookeannelewis , thank you for flying with cinnamon air and for your delightfully elaborate review . we are glad that you found traveling with us enjoyable . indeed , sri lanka is a breath - taking sight from above ! your positive feedback inspires us to continuously deliver our service at . . .\nwhat a fantastic experience ! never really comfortable with small aircraft , nevertheless i found the two pilots and aircraft of cinnamon air to be of the highest professionalism and skill . a short flight took us above the clouds , to smooth travelling all the way . the no - nonsense , . . .\ndear peter , thank you for flying with cinnamon air and for your fantastic review ! we are glad that your travel experience was enjoyable and pleasurable . trincomalee is indeed , a breath - taking , mesmeric sight from above ! we are humbled by your recommendation and your encouraging feedback motivates us . . .\nthe modern and luxurious cinnamon air fleet of amphibian and wheeled cessna 208 aircraft are always fuelled and ready to whisk you off to a destination of your choice , in complete privacy . our exclusive private charter flights let you enjoy the luxury of a \u2018private plane\u2019 experience replete with every comfort in the sky .\noperating out of our dedicated domestic terminal at the bandaranaike international airport as well as directly from colombo city , cinnamon air , as a premier domestic provider for luxury private charter flights in sri lanka , can easily cater to international arrivals and departures as well as to commitments within the center of the capital city .\nthe domestic air taxi service , flying under the brand name \u02dccinnamon air\u2019 will fill a critical void in the current tourism offering in sri lanka by providing a unique service of scheduled daily flights linking the bandaranaike international airport ( bia ) with key holiday locations on the south west coast , the east coast ( in the summer season ) , kandy , the cultural triangle and hambantota / yala . flights to and from the bia will largely connect with arrival and departure flight timings of the\nground handling is quick and efficient . the whole thing is a small operation , so i suppose this makes life easier . a cinnamon air van picks you up from bia or naikanda ( the entrance to the srilankan airlines and civil aviation authority offices ) just ahead of the airport and takes you to their modest domestic terminal right next to the srilankan airlines hangar . this service is great for tourists who would\u2019ve just landed at the international airport and want to catch a connecting flight to any one of cinnamon air\u2019s destinations . at the domestic terminal , there\u2019s a quick security check before checking in . after a couple of minutes , your pilots come greet you and ground handling escorts you to the aircraft . the whole operation is seamless . likewise , on the return journey , everything happens in a matter of minutes . the plane lands , you get off , you and your baggage are put on to a cinnamon air van and then you\u2019re transferred either to a vehicle from your hotel or to bia to catch your connecting flight .\nwe will be visiting sri lanka from 10 april to 24 april . do you do deals with cinnamon hotels where we can get discounts if we travel with you and stay in their hotels ?\ncinnamon air operates daily scheduled flights to key destinations in the island , synchronized with the arrival and departure schedules of international airlines for easy connectivity and convenience of our passengers . you could also charter flights to suit individual or group travel itineraries . our online reservation system allows agents , tour operators , hotels and passengers the convenience of directly booking seats and paying online .\nurltoken cinnamon air is a premier domestic airline in sri lanka serving various destinations of the island . as our aircraft operate under 10 , 000ft , our passengers are able to get fantastic bird\u2019s - eye views of sri lanka . with 2 amphibian aircraft , out of the 3 aircraft in our all - cessna fleet , our passengers can get the exciting experience of landing and taking off on water . we offer daily schedule flights , exclusive charter flights , and scenic flights to cater to your air travel needs in sri lanka .\nurltoken cinnamon air is a premier domestic airline in sri lanka serving various destinations of the island . as our aircraft operate under 10 , 000ft , our passengers are able to get fantastic bird\u2019s - eye views of sri lanka . with 2 amphibian aircraft , out of the 3 aircraft in our all - cessna fleet , our passengers can get the exciting experience of landing and taking off on water . we offer daily schedule flights , exclusive charter flights , and scenic flights to cater to your air travel needs in sri lanka . show less\nsrilankan was established in 1978 as air lanka , following the termination of operations of the original sri lankan flag carrier air ceylon . following its partial acquisition in 1998 by emirates it was re - branded to\nsrilankan\nand introduced the current livery . after ending the emirates partnership , it continues using its re - branded name and logo .\nhi manesh u , although we do not operate a scheduled flight from koggala to kandy ( but we do operate a daily scheduled flight from kandy to koggala ) , you can use our charter flight service to fly from koggala to kandy and the departure time is based on your preference ( subject to aircraft availability ) . we hope this information helps . with best regards , team cinnamon air\naugust 02 , 2012 ( lbo ) \u2013 sri lanka\u2019s john keells holding plc has joined with phoenix ventures limited to start a 6 . 8 million dollar domestic air taxi service , a statement said . saffron aviation ( pvt ) ltd , will be a 8 . 4 million dollar project becoming the second such air taxi operator after national carrier srilankan airlines .\nthe sigiriya flight takes off from cinnamon air\u2019s private terminal in katunayake and circles back around the airport so you get a good view of the e03 and the negombo lagoon . as you move inland towards kandy , mountains start poking out of the clouds and you begin to see the verdant hills and valleys of the central highlands below . there are plenty of paddy fields and bodies of water along the way too .\nchecking in for your cinnamon air flight at any of these locations is also simple . our base coordinator and security staff will meet you as you enter the airport and he or she will take care of check - in and direct you to the flight . as these airports are operated by sri lanka air force , vehicles and drivers entering the airport premises should have prior clearance . to ensure that your journey starts smoothly from the beginning , we request details of the vehicle you will be arriving in and of its driver 48 hours in advance so that we can obtain necessary clearance from the authorities .\ncinnamon air\u2019s fleet of cessna is very different to your average commercial airliner . first off ( and quite obviously ) , it\u2019s much , much smaller . for the aviation enthusiasts out there , the sigiriya sector uses a cessna 208b grand caravan . the aircraft fits about 8 passengers on board and it feels a little like a private jet . you might even make some friends considering there\u2019s just a few of you flying at the same time .\nhi ozzietrev , we do have flight + hotel packages with several hotels ( cinnamon hotels as well as others ) . you can explore them by visiting the flight + hotel section ( found in the holidays on the main menu ) in our website . we . . .\ncinnamon was an excellent way to travel across the country fast . the pilots were wonderful and the flight was very scenic . there was no issue with baggage , even though we had a huge 25kg suitcase . i would definitely take this flight over a 7 + hour . . .\n: please proceed to the cinnamon counter located at the arrival lobby after immigration , baggage claim , and customs . our representative will meet you there to take you to our terminal . in the event you are unable to locate the counter or our representative , please contact our ground staff on telephone number\nthe picturesque scenes you can view from the sea plane was extravagantly pleasant to the eye . it really encapsulates the serenity of sri lanka rainforests . it was a pleasure to meet our air taxi guide , gerbin , who spoke 10 languages .\nof course , no trip to batticaloa is complete without a visit to its beaches such as pasikuda and kalkudah , which lie nestled next to each other . travel to pasikuda beach which is located approximately 30 minutes from batticaloa town and explore its beautiful long stretch of shallow coastline , giving you the chance to walk several kilometres into the ocean . an ideal way to get here would be to take one of cinnamon air\u2019s scheduled flights to pasikudah in batticaloa which provides a perfect way to get an overview of this coastal destination that makes for an exceptional family getaway .\nrich with natural sanctuaries and exotic animals , sri lanka has an amazing diversity when it comes to wildlife . surrounded with wildlife across the island , yala national park is home to the highest leopard concentration in the world and 215 species of birds . the largest national park located in the north west of the country being wilpattu accommodates the extravagant elephant and many more extraordinary animals . enjoy whale watching and dolphin watching along with the unique turtle hatcheries that down south sri lanka has to offer . book your tickets now with cinnamon air on urltoken to travel to these exotic locations .\nsrilankan airlines\u2019 chief commercial officer siva ramachandran said : \u201cwe are pleased to extend our network to yangon , as part of our dynamic ongoing strategy of focusing on the asia - middle east region , which is the fastest growing market for global air travel .\nair lanka , which was state - owned , was partially privatized in 1998 , with investment by dubai - based emirates group , when emirates and the sri lankan government signed an agreement for a ten - year strategic partnership . this agreement included exclusive rights for all aircraft ground handling and airline catering at colombo - bandaranaike airport for a ten - year period . emirates bought a 40 % stake worth us $ 70 million ( which it later increased to 43 . 6 % ) in air lanka , and sought to refurbish the airline ' s image and fleet . the government retained a majority stake in the airline , but gave full control to emirates for investment and management decisions . in 1998 , the air lanka re - branded to srilankan airlines . [ 15 ]\nalternative airlines is an online travel agency bonded by the international air transport association ( iata ) . we specialise in finding the best available fares on the widest range of airlines and making them available to you online , with prices in the currency of your choice .\nsrilankan airlines ( marketed as srilankan ) is the flag carrier of sri lanka and a member of the oneworld airline alliance . it is currently the largest airline in sri lanka by number of aircraft and destinations , and was launched in 1979 as air lanka following the termination of operations of the original sri lankan flag carrier air ceylon . following its partial acquisition in 1998 by emirates , it was re - branded and introduced the current livery . after ending the emirates partnership , it has continued using its re - branded name and logo . [ 11 ]\nsrilankan catering limited is the sole airline caterer in sri lanka . its hub is at bandaranaike international airport ( bia ) . [ 49 ] srilankan catering ' s main line of business is in - flight catering to airlines that operate to bandaranaike international airport . [ 50 ] its state - of - the - art flight kitchen at bia has a capacity of 25 , 000 meals per day . [ 51 ] incorporated in 1979 , as air lanka catering services limited with boi status , srilankan catering commenced business as a joint venture with thai airways international . in 1998 when the joint venture agreement with thai airways international lapsed air lanka limited bought the shares of the joint venture partner and thus air lanka catering services became the fully owned subsidiary of srilankan airlines limited . thereafter the company changed its name to srilankan catering ( private ) limited in september 2000 . [ 52 ]\nin october 2017 , srilankan launched direct daily non - stop flights to melbourne , australia , its first new long haul route in over five years and the most ambitious expansion to date . the flights restore a regular direct air link between australia and sri lanka after a hiatus of 16 years . [ 27 ] .\nprovided the weather\u2019s good to you , the experience up in the air is magical . the flight to sigiriya lasts a mere 30 minutes ( as opposed to at least 3 - 4 hours on the road ) and offers great panoramic views at a cruising altitude close to 5000 feet ( more on that later ) .\ndimuthu tennakoon , head of worldwide sales delivery at srilankan airlines , said : ' these awards demonstrate the high all - round quality of srilankan airlines , from the choice of destinations that we provide our passengers , to our superb product and service both in the air and on the ground throughout our global route network . '\nthe flight attendant uniform remained unchanged from the days of air lanka until february 2010 , when a new uniform was introduced based on its previous uniform design . [ 19 ] srilankan ( and air lanka ) mainly uses country ' s national dress ,\nosariya\nas the uniform for its female staffs ( stewardess & ground staff ) whilst males were given the usual western black suit , during airlanka ' s days it was red in color . the designs are based on the patterns of peacock which also used for its livery . in recognition of its high standard of service , srilankan airlines has been a holder of the imperial mark . [ 20 ]\nsrilankan airlines has been accused in the recent past of corruption , and the former chairman nishantha wickramasinghe of having affairs with air hostesses . wickramasinghe , has been accused of lacking the experience or formal education that would qualify him to be the head of an airline . hundreds of millions of rupees of losses were suffered since the company ' s management was taken back from emirates airlines by the rajapaksa administration .\nsrilankan joined the oneworld alliance on 1 may 2014 . during 2014 it started to renew and increase its fleet , with purchases of airbus a330 & a350 models . currently , srilankan operates an all - airbus fleet with the exception of its discontinued air - taxi services . [ 26 ] srilankan phased out their last airbus a340 - 300 on 7 january 2016 with its last scheduled flight from chennai to colombo .\nthe 2016 ranking of airlines by the international air transport association ( iata ) has placed srilankan eighth with an efficiency rating of 34 . 86ltr / 100rtk ( liters per 100 revenue ton kilometers ) . the iata benchmark for the year 2016 is 35 . 26ltr / 100rtk . this is a significant improvement over its performance in calendar year 2015 when it ranked 15th with a rating of 36 . 25ltr / 100rtk .\non 11 june 2012 , srilankan airlines was announced as one world ' s latest member - elect , on the sidelines of the iata world air transport summit in beijing . cathay pacific served sri lankan airlines as its sponsor through its alliance implementation programme . its membership implementation took approximately 18 months . [ 33 ] srilankan airlines joined the airline alliance on 1 may 2014 as the first carrier from the indian sub - continent . [ 13 ]\nsrilankan phased out its last airbus a340 - 300 on 7 january 2016 , replaced by the a330 - 300 and the future a350 - 900 . [ 41 ] as of january 2016 , construction of the airline ' s first airbus a350 - 900 has started . [ 42 ] on 23 february 2015 , srilankan airlines finalized a deal with air lease corporation and aercap to acquire two airbus a321neo aircraft , one from each leasing firm . [ 37 ]\nhome to eight unesco world heritage sites , sri lanka features a fascinating old world charm providing something new to discover at every turn . despite its relative small size , it offers a wealth of diversity and in a short space of time , air taxi tours in sri lanka will transport you into wildly contrasting landscapes , be it unspoilt beaches fringed with palm trees , lush rainforests teeming with exotic wildlife , ancient cultural sites that date back to the age of kings or mist shrouded mountains seemingly lost in time .\nas part of our commitment to offering the very best in sri lanka air taxi services , our objective is always to send your baggage along with you on the same flight . however , there will be instances when your baggage may have to be transferred by a later flight or through secured ground transportation due to weight restrictions of the aircraft . you have no reason to worry if either of these alternate modes are used , since your luggage will always be in secure custody of the baggage service department and delivered straight to you . it is advisable to pack what you need to have immediately into your carry - on baggage .\non 24 july 2001 , tamil tigers launched a major pre - dawn attack on sri lankan airforce hangar located along the bandaranaike international airport . the raid left at least 19 people dead , including 14 tamil tigers fighters , two army commandos and three air force personnel . two of srilankan airlines ' airbus a330 planes ( 4r - ale and 4r - alf ) , one a320 ( 4r - aba ) and one of their a340 planes ( 4r - add ) were destroyed . two other planes were damaged ( a340 4r - adc and a320 4r - abb ) . a number of military planes were also damaged and destroyed . [ 58 ] [ 59 ]\nthis is likely to begin with a 4x weekly service from colombo int ' l to hyderabad int ' l , india , and a 1x weekly service to vishakhapatnam . other destinations , such as kochi int ' l and delhi int ' l , are expected to be added in due course . srilankan airlines is expecting at least four a321neo with two each coming from aercap and air lease corporation . in april 2017 , srilankan airlines announced that from july 2017 it plans to expand operational frequencies for colombo - delhi route , currently served on daily basis . from 15jul17 , the airline will increase from 7 to 11 weekly , with new red - eye / early - morning service . ul197 cmb0035 \u2013 0410del 320 x357\non 28 march 1980 , air lanka signed a purchase agreement for two brand new lockheed l1011 - 500 tristars , the most advanced wide - body aircraft in the world at that time . the first lockheed l1011 - 500 ( 4r - ula ) was accepted on 26 august 1982 , at palmdale , california . it was flown to amsterdam as ul flight 566p . on 28 august 4r - ula\ncity of colombo\nleft for its inaugural flight from amsterdam to colombo as ul566 . it reached colombo on 29 august . this was followed by second lockheed l1011 - 500 , 4r - ulb ,\ncity of jayawardanapura\n. on 8 june 1984 the airline received its first boeing 747 - 200b\nking vijaya\nand the second joined later . the aircraft were used on flights to europe and a few flights to southeast asia .\nin march 2015 , a report was released following a board of inquiry investigation into corruption at srilankan during the time it was under the chairmanship of nishantha wickramasinghe . the board has reported that corruption was widespread and confirmed the allegations of nishantha wickramasinghe ' s affairs . [ 60 ] however , the mahinda rajapaksa information center denied the allegations , and accused the report of being biased and invalid , accusing the head of the committee of publicly supporting the current government in the elections and lacking technical knowledge about the aviation industry . it further claimed that he had been bribed to submit such a report as a publicity stunt to humiliate the previous government , and that most of the points within it were untrue . [ 61 ] the airline ' s short - lived air - taxi service and its mismanagement was found to have caused the loss of millions of dollars to the airline . [ 26 ]\nin 1992 , the right landing gear of an air lanka boeing 737 - 200 ( registration 4r - ull ) at madras airport ( now chennai international airport ) failed upon landing and the right engine came into contact with the runway . the aircraft pulled to the right and finally came to a stop , with the nose wheel and right wing on the grass to the right of the landing runway . the right engine caught fire \u2013 extinguished by the airport safety services \u2013 and the 104 passengers and 12 crew evacuated the aircraft via the chutes on the left side without injury . the damage to the aircraft was substantial ; the plane was subsequently repaired and sold on . [ 56 ] the indian directorate general of civil aviation concluded that\nthe accident occurred as a result of failure of the right hand main landing gear beam during the landing due to pre - existing stress corrosion cracks and pits at its inboard lug hole and higher than normal landing loads contributed to its failure\n. [ 57 ]\nthe start - up fleet will consist of two cessna 208 caravan amphibian aircraft ( seating nine passengers each ) and one wheeled cessna 208b grand caravan aircraft ( seating 12 passengers ) that would provide the flexibility for the airline to operate from any of the domestic and international airportsas well as from waterdromes in sri lanka , a statement said thursday .\nlbo is the pioneer and leader in online business and economics news in sri lanka , lbo brings you a more comprehensive online news experience , integrating a host of interactive tools to keep you better informed .\nyou can receive time - sensitive updates via email messaging . enter your e - mail address and other details to subscribe to our newsletter .\n\u00a9 2001 - 2017 lanka business online ( pvt ) ltd . all rights reserved .\nescape to the east coast . enjoy the culture . dip in the sea .\n- tickets shall only be valid for the date , destination and passenger specified there on & all tickets are non - refundable . - child discounts are not permitted on above fares . - infant fare is 20 % of the adult fare payable and shall be charged for an infant who is between the age of fifteen ( 15 ) days to two ( 02 ) years old and such infant will be allocated the same seat as the parent / guardian . - free check - in baggage allowance is 23 kg per passenger ( subject to space / weight limitations ) and maximum weight for hand baggage is 5 kg and further restricted by dimension . - any further excess baggage over and above free baggage allowance at check - in shall be levied at usd 10 / - per kg ( subject to space / weight limitations ) . - please review our terms and conditions on urltoken - all payments to be made in united states dollars . - above net fares are non - commissionable & subject to change without prior notice .\ni confirm that i will be providing you with my personal data and hereby explicitly consent to the use of such data for the purpose of the booking made with you . this includes permission to share personal data of my information with your service providers and agents .\nour fleet consists of the luxury cessna 208b ( 8 passenger ) grand caravan and cessna 208 ( 8 passenger ) amphibian caravans which are among the most reliable seaplanes in sri lanka or anywhere else in the world , with the capability of landing on water and on land . our planes are flown by well - experienced pilots , and are geared to land on frequently used water - dromes designated for amphibious aircraft , making accessibility to many parts of the country possible with absolute ease .\na place seemingly lost in time . a place of tradition and deep rooted cultural beliefs . a place of unspoilt beaches .\nlocated in the eastern province of sri lanka , batticaloa opens a whole new perspective of sri lanka to visitors . now a major commercial city , \u201cbatti\u201d as it is fondly referred to by locals , boasts of a rich cultural heritage that can be witnessed by those exploring the area .\nas you wander the streets amidst a laidback atmosphere , you will come across a variety of religious monuments that bear testament to the deep - rooted faith of the local community ; our lady of sorrows church , st joseph\u2019s convent , the anipandi sitivigniswara alayar hindu temple and st michael\u2019s college to name a few . a historical monument worth seeing , the old dutch fort can be found on a small island and is a fascinating remnant of the city\u2019s colonial past .\nboth the beaches of pasikuda and kalkudah offer relatively uncrowded settings in which to enjoy the sun , and sand in relative seclusion and let you try such activities as swimming and snorkelling amidst azure ocean waters .\nwe noticed that you ' re using an unsupported browser . the tripadvisor website may not display properly . we support the following browsers :\ntripadvisor gives a certificate of excellence to accommodations , attractions and restaurants that consistently earn great reviews from travelers .\nwhat a fantastic experience ! never really comfortable with small aircraft , nevertheless i found the . . .\n\u201c trinco to colombo - avoid the 8 hr road trip and take in the breathtaking views . \u201d\nwe did this flight to avoid the long return trip back to negombo from trinco . we thought it a . . .\nthis review is the subjective opinion of a tripadvisor member and not of tripadvisor llc .\nthis response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of tripadvisor llc .\ntrinco to colombo - avoid the 8 hr road trip and take in the breathtaking views .\nwe did this flight to avoid the long return trip back to negombo from trinco . we thought it a little pricey at the time but it was worth every cent . the views were simply stunning , the casual confidence of the thong ( flip - flop ) wearing pilots re - assuring . . .\nour travel agent booked this flight from columbo to trincomalee as , overland , its about 8 hours . the flight was about 45 mins . we were picked up from our hotel in negombo at 8 . 45 for a 10am flight to trincomalee . we were there in plenty of . . .\nwe flew from trincomalee to colombo . that were direct flight without stops . the airplane was good condition . the trip were beautiful . i would recommend use this company to avoid narrow sri lankan roads .\ndear rpan34 , we would like to thank you for sharing your experience , as this helps us to continuously improve the quality of our service . we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused by the cancellation of your flight . while we are determined to provide a reliable . . .\nwe flew from columbo airport on a sea plane , although it started the flight on wheels . it is noisy but the views were worth it . there is some spectacular scenery in sri lanka and it was all new to us so we thoroughly enjoyed the . . .\npeople travelling to sri - lanka on vacation or business must simply use this wonderful airline , which is very much undersold , it is a treasure to be found and not just a simple flight , it is an excursion in its own right . . . when one experience the road . . .\nnote : your question will be posted publicly on the questions & answers page .\nhi manesh u , although we do not operate a scheduled flight from koggala to kandy ( but we do operate a daily scheduled flight from kandy to koggala ) , you can use our charter flight service to fly from koggala to kandy and . . .\n* tripadvisor llc is not a booking agent and does not charge any service fees to users of our site . . . (\ntripadvisor llc is not responsible for content on external web sites . taxes , fees not included for deals content .\n. my entire family enjoyed the lovely tour and was facinated by the friendly customer service and the panoramic view captured .\nand very friendly staff at the check in and also the crew . i would recommend it to anyone to experience\nto columbo , smooth as butter landing . very welcoming captain and first officer . also thanks to anil .\nfriendly staff . really looked after the whole family and put everyone at ease . good luck with your expansion guys .\nhere are the lucky winners of this flight , who flew with us on the 7th july , at waters edge .\nknown as the \u201cpearl of the indian ocean\u201d , sri lanka lies off the southern tip of india and epitomises all that an island paradise should be ; mile upon mile of sun drenched beaches , azure ocean waters , magical sunsets and cool sea breezes that wrap around you as the night sky drapes itself with a blanket of stars . our sri lanka domestic flights provide a unique vantage point from which to admire the gorgeous and distinct landscapes that this small paradise isle has to offer .\ndating back to the stone age , the country\u2019s rich history is intertwined with the reign of kings , epic battles , fascinating folklore and the advent of buddhism in the 3rd century bc . spanning from the anuradhapura era in 483 bc to the kandyan era that lasted up to 1815 , the period of kings brought times of peace and prosperity though conflicts from within and the arrival of invading forces were never far off .\nthe colonising nations that landed on the shores also had a huge impact on the country\u2019s culture . the portuguese ( 1505 ) , the dutch ( 1796 ) and the british ( 1815 ) all left an indelible mark on the island and its people .\ncheck - in and security procedures are performed at our dedicated terminal designed just for our passengers like you , away from the busy international terminal . as our terminal is in a security controlled area , we transfer you to our terminal in our shuttle .\nonce you arrive at our terminal , our staff will take care of your check - in and security screening procedures .\nto check - in , simply proceed to srilankan airlines check - in counters .\nwe have made check - in at our water aerodromes simpler for you . our base coordinators and security staff at these locations will take care of check - in and security procedures right at the dock where you will board the aircraft .\ndirections to all our aerodromes from anywhere in sri lanka can be found here .\nplease note that the checked - in baggage allowance is 23 kgs per passenger . an excess baggage rate of \u2013 us $ 15 per kg will be charged for baggage exceeding the regular allowance of 23 kg .\nthere is a 5 kg allowance for carry - on baggage . given the size of the aircraft , you will need to hand over baggage to the cabin crew when arriving at the aircraft for boarding . make sure you take your camera , valuables and other personal items you wish to have with you in the aircraft before you board .\nfragile baggage \u2013 we will carry fragile baggage . however , we regret that we will not be able to take responsibility in case of damage caused during carriage .\nenjoy turquoise beaches and much more this july , with a 40 % discount for scheduled flights from colo . . .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml + rdfa 1 . 0 / / en\nurltoken\nlive chat and cell phone chat numbers that you can make sex chat on sohbet hatlar\u0131 mobile phone lines . rivalo . beautiful ladies sohbet hatlar\u0131 waiting your call . sohbet hatt\u0131 banko kuponlar telefonda sex - nakliyat evden eve nakliyat e\u015fya depolama\nsrilankan airlines will expand its network to yangon , capital of myanmar , from june 1 , 2017 , with the commencement of a codeshare partnership with myanmar airways international ( mai ) , one of myanmar\u2019s best - known airlines .\nsrilankan will codeshare on flights operated by mai between bangkok and yangon and also singapore and yangon , while mai will codeshare on flights operated by srilankan between colombo and bangkok , and colombo and singapore . passengers will enjoy the conveniences of the partnership such as a single ticket itinerary and interlined luggage .\nmyanmar is currently experiencing considerable growth in tourism , and we are confident that the addition of yangon will strengthen our network and help serve the needs of our customers . \u201d\nsrilankan has in recent months expanded its codeshare agreements with several other airlines in order to strengthen its network and provide enhanced travel options for its customers .\nwith the addition of yangon , srilankan\u2019s global network will span 101 destinations in 48 countries . srilankan is also part of the prestigious oneworld global airline alliance network which serves over 1 , 000 cities in 160 countries .\ncash prizes totaling rs 1 . 8 million await commercial bank\u2019s online banking customers who use the platform for personal banking transactions , under an exciting promotional campaign just unveiled by . . .\nnations trust bank deniyaya branch was relocated to the janahitha building , pallegama road , deniyaya . the new branch location was ceremonially declared opened by sagala ratnayake , minister of youth . . .\narpico super market chain has upgraded the main supercentres of its island wide network to offer customers an unparallelled shopping experience . accordingly , shoppers visiting arpico supercentres in . . .\nthe ground preparation and retention wall construction work on serenia residences , the luxury development in talpe - galle , has already begun and is almost nearing completion . currently under . . .\nthe lankaputhra development bank marked its prestigious 12th year recently . the commemoration ceremony was held at the bank\u2019s colombo headquarters premises giving foremost place to all religious . . .\nodiliya residencies pvt . ltd , the newest addition to odiliya group , successfully concluded the groundbreaking ceremony at its site , aspire residencies , athurugiriya . group chairman gerrard fernando , . . .\nthe faculty of engineering at sliit will present the young engineering expo 2018 for the fourth consecutive year on the 11th of july at the faculty of engineering , malabe campus . the exhibition . . .\nthe slt zero one awards for digital excellence launched in 2016 proved to be an immense success , much sought after by many in the business world . sri lanka telecom ( slt ) is therefore proud to . . .\nthe annual training program on customs harmonized commodity system better known as hs has been organised by the shippers\u2019 academy colombo - sac which will be held for the seventh consecutive year to . . .\nvisa ( nyse : v ) , the official payment services partner of fifa , released an analysis of foreign travellers\u2019 spending during opening days of2018 fifa world cup . the results found that in the 11 russian . . .\nsme is a key focus area for nations trust bank as we recognize it as a sector that can really unleash the potential we have in the country . over 85 % to 90 % of businesses in sri lanka are smes which . . .\nthe bourse ended the week on a negative note as the aspi decreased by 85 . 92 points ( or - 1 . 39 % ) to close at 6 , 108 . 71 points , while the s & p sl20 index also decreased by 65 . 36 points ( or - 1 . 93 % ) to . . .\na 45 - year - old pakistani national was arrested for possessing 4 . . .\nthe police narcotics bureau ( pnb ) seized 103 . 9 kilogrammes of heroin worth . . .\nan export economy should be established in other parts of the country as . . ."]}
{"id": 56399, "summary": [{"text": "solson publications was a new york-based black-and-white comic book publisher active in the 1980s .", "topic": 15}, {"text": "the company was founded by gary brodsky , son of long-time marvel comics executive sol brodsky ; the name of the company was derived from brodsky 's name : \" sol 's son \" = solson .", "topic": 18}, {"text": "solson christmas special : samurai santa featured dc comics co-publisher and wildstorm founder jim lee 's professional debut as an inker . ", "topic": 32}], "title": "solson publications", "paragraphs": ["you can view other comic book titles ( including statues , posters , trade paperbacks , and more ) that we currently have in stock by solson publications .\nin the 1980s , gary brodsky , son of longtime marvel comics executive sol brodsky , started solson publications . solson specialized in black and white books with even more ludicrous premises than most comics , stuff like reagan\u2019s raiders and the bushido blade of zatoichi walrus , but that wasn\u2019t the end of it .\nsolson publications was a new york - based black - and - white comic book publisher active in the 1980s . the company was founded by gary brodsky , son of long - time marvel comics executive sol brodsky ; the name of the company was derived from brodsky ' s name :\nsol ' s son\n- solson .\ntemplate : infobox company solson publications was a new york - based black - and - white comic book publisher active in the 1980s . the company was founded by gary brodsky , son of long - time marvel comics executive sol brodsky ; the name of the company was derived from brodsky ' s name :\nsol ' s son\n= solson .\n_ slogan = just remember solson means great fun . | foundation = 1986 | founder = gary brodsky | defunct\nwhen comics aficionados get together to discuss the worst publishers of the century , the millennium , or all time , solson is always prominently mentioned . and from a publisher whose output included\nwas about as successful as the rest of the solson comics line . it lasted three issues , all published in 1987 , and has since been seen mostly in\nbest of the worst\nretrospectives .\nthe person ultimately responsible for solson publications was a gary brodsky who seemed to think it cute to explain in the company name that his father was sol brodsky . rich buckler was somehow involved also . i had previously enjoyed his run on the fantastic four and it was no doubt his name on the cover that prompted me to pick up these books ( out of the bargain bin ) 20 years ago . was the advertised third issue ever published ? even these two books are missing from the gcd comic database .\nps : as a side - line solson also had an \u201cexotic pet catalog\u201d as well as their far from exotic comics . i presume this advert for \u201clive man - eating piranhas\u201d is for real . sure makes the old adverts for \u201csea monkeys\u201d seem tame .\nr reagan ' s raiders ( 1987 ) rich buckler ' s secrets of drawing comics ( 1986 ) rock heads ( 1986 ) s samurai funnies featuring . . . ( 1986 ) santeria : the religion ( 1990 ) scream ( 1999 ) solson christmas special ( 1986 ) sultry teenage super foxes ( 1987 ) t teenage mutant ninja turtles authorized martial arts training manual ( 1986 ) teenage mutant ninja turtles teach karate vol . 1 ( 1987 ) thunder ( 1987 )\nyou see , brodsky is an mra . while he failed miserably at comics , he has made a killing consulting with pathetic men on how to get laid more often . however , that propensity for ubermench dickishness came out in solson books as well , most notably with titles like sultry teenage super foxes , a book about scantily clan women living on an air force base with their high - ranking fathers and , despite having many conversations , still can\u2019t pass the bechdel test because they used an alchemy machine to give themselves superpowers for the express purpose of attracting the hot , young airmen .\n(\nwha - whoom !\n) , this one stood out from the crowd \u2014 so stupefyingly awful in both concept and execution that it turned completely ' round the bend to become an object of numb fascination . it ' s a toss - up which was the company ' s least defensible product \u2014 the live , man - eating piranhas they sold by mail through ads in their comics , or\nwork among the rice paddies and sand dunes of america ' s most hated enemies . this was accomplished by means of a technological marvel invented by a professor cashchaser , that gave the raiders the bodies of young men ( and instantly instilled commando training too , apparently ) .\nthe stories were just packed with the visceral thrills of seeing america ' s main man in action . and that ' s not all ! they were also packed with amazingly dumb , campy references to ron ' s film career . this comic book version of reagan seemed to have trouble distinguishing between movies and reality \u2014 which , of course , many political pundits would have thought made it true to life , if they ' d been aware of the comic ' s existence .\nand many other top properties . the best - known character he himself created is\nif you believe any of this data to be incorrect , please let us know .\ncover thumbnails are used for identification purposes only . all rights to cover images reserved by the respective copyright holders .\nall portions of the grand comics database \u2122 , except where noted otherwise , are copyrighted by the gcd and are licensed under a creative commons attribution - sharealike 4 . 0 international license ( cc by - sa 4 . 0 ) . this includes but is not necessarily limited to our database schema and data distribution format .\nthe gcd privacy policy . the gcd web site code is licensed under the gnu general public license .\nif you were a child in 1990 , then you wanted to be a ninja . i actually suspect that this is true for literally every child of every era who has known what a ninja was , but i can really only speak from my own experience , and that experience had a lot to do with the teenage mutant ninja turtles . there\u2026\n2018 comicsalliance is part of the screencrush network , townsquare media , inc . all rights reserved .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nsearch : entire site title creator character member group issue name story arc story name search by cover date browse : titles creators characters groups story arcs publishers imprints tpbs / hcs podcasts awards members contributors public collections public user lists last 10 titles added : 1 . book and record set ( 45 . . . 2 . dominatrix : hellbent in . . . 3 . marvel rising : squirrel . . . 4 . space riders vol 2 galax . . . 5 . elvira mistress of the d . . . 6 . seed ( 2016 ) 7 . orphan black : crazy scie . . . 8 . zombies vs robots 2015 : . . . 9 . skeleton hand ( 1997 ) 10 . alley oop quarterly ( 199 . . . view all last 10 creators added : 1 . ken sobol 2 . bong dazo 3 . trevor grace 4 . alwyn dale 5 . becca barnes 6 . dave graue 7 . sei sh\u014dj\u014d - ' \u8056\u5c11\u5973 ' 8 . joel andreas 9 . jason rekulak 10 . tera benoit view all last 10 characters added : 1 . leblanc , cara 2 . berg , jason 3 . phillip k . dick ( her inf . . . 4 . vincent van gogh ( her in . . . 5 . lyn ( her infernal descen . . . 6 . andy warhol ( her inferna . . . 7 . agatha christie ( her inf . . . 8 . alexa ( marvel ) 9 . gomes , michaela 10 . goderitch , krystal view all\nselect a title name to see a brief description of that title and to see what items we have in stock and available for purchase through our online istore .\nprivacy policy : mile high comics , inc . does not share any of your information with anyone .\ncaptain woodchuck and all data \u00a9 1997 - 2018 mile high comics , inc . tm all rights reserved .\nmile high comics is a registered trademark of mile high comics , inc . tm . all rights reserved .\nall scans are exclusive property of mile high comics , inc . tm and may not be used on other websites without prior authorization . for permission please contact lynne macafee at lynne @ urltoken .\nbeware , you are proposing to add brand new pages to the wiki along with your edits . make sure this is what you intended . this will likely increase the time it takes for your changes to go live .\nuntil you earn 1000 points all your submissions need to be vetted by other comic vine users . this process takes no more than a few hours and we ' ll send you an email once approved .\nbecause you ' re new to wiki editing , we sent your submission off to our moderators to check it over . most changes are approved within a few hours . we ' ll send an email when it is .\npoints you ' ll be able to bypass this step and make live edits to our system . until then , gain points by continuing to edit pages .\nand what the heck rick buckler was doing with the logo was beyond anyones understand . maybe he helped finace the operation or something .\ncould this company have produced the world\u2019s worst comic books ? ? perhaps . amongst the couple of dozen black and white comics they issued in 1986 / 1987 lots of their books had the words \u201cninja\u201d and \u201csamurai\u201d in the title which is always a bad sign . one series called \u201creagan\u2019s raiders\u201d featured the then president reagan as a kind of sgt fury costumed character ! !\nthought it would tick all the boxes . alas it is let down by two things . the art and the story ! ! a government scientist displays his latest invention . a machine that can transform matter . he demonstrates by turning a dog turd into a gold bar ! by an enormous leap of the imagination four teenage girls somehow deduce from this that the machine can transform them into super heroes . they sneak back at night and achieve their goal , albeit destroying the machine ( and the surrounding area ) in the process . then the story gets really silly with russian agents and alien vampires and \u2026 . . oh \u2026 . i really can\u2019t be bothered to use up any more brain cells thinking about it\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\nremember - every dime you pay writers and artists comes out of your pocket ! that ' s money you could use for hookers and cocaine ! don ' t let these artsy - fartsy prima donnas ruin your bottom line ! get those new artists who are\nwilling to work for cut rate\n- in other words , people without any clue of what their work is worth . sooner or later they ' ll wise up , but a new crop of\ntalent\nshows up at the bus station every day ! and if you have strong creative concepts , the sky ' s the limit !\nlet ' s see - ninjas ! more ninjas ! a daring new concept - ninjas ! and of course the training manual on how to be a teenage mutant ninja turtle ! oh , and here ' s something daringly new and different . . . a samurai walrus . i dunno about that one . seems kind of freaky . how many ninjas are in it ? reassure me , disembodied head of gary brodsky !\nsultry teenage super foxes and the floating , genial , strangely reassuring head of gary brodsky ? sign me up ! sign me up for all your comic book publishing and shameless narcissistic personality disorders , gary ! i want to publish my own comics and worry about artists and writers somewhere down the line ! i want my own disembodied head dispensing wisdom at random , gazing serenely from comic book racks across the nation ! i want to flood the industry with hundreds of crappy ripoff comics sold to greedy small - time operators convinced they ' ve got the next hot must - have double - bag item ! and . . . i want the t - shirt !\nt . h . u . n . d . e . r . ( 1987 ) \u2014 planned four - issue series starring the t . h . u . n . d . e . r . agents which was never completed . one issue published ; a second issue was almost done .\ndaffy qadaffi [ 2 ] written by allan j . fromberg with art by dick ayers\nhow to draw the teenage mutant ninja turtles , written by allan j . fromberg with art by eastman and laird\nthe how to draw comics comic , written by allan j . fromberg , with art by john byrne and john romita\nselect a title name to see a brief description of that title and place an order .\ncan ' t find a community you love ? create your own and start something epic .\ni\u2019ve been mulling this over for a little while now , and i think i have an idea of what\u2019s going on with the team dickwolves thing : these people think they\u2019re funny .\nnow , i\u2019m going to put up an ad here for sultry teenage super foxes , and i want you to pay attention to what the disembodied mra head is saying .\nyou see , gary brodsky and his publishing house aren\u2019t incredibly sexist . they have personality . in fact , they\u2019re the only comic publisher who does .\nseriously , that\u2019s an excellent question . those who freaked out about not being able to buy shirts that said \u201cteam dickwolves , \u201d where dickwolves = rapists ( so much so that @ teamrape was created on twitter just to harass people who don\u2019t like rapists ) , were basically saying that they want to walk around proclaiming their allegiance to rapists . not to the idea of rape or the thought that rape is somehow a joke , but within the context of that shirt , of actual rapists .\nlisa also pointed out that while it\u2019s nice that they\u2019re identifying themselves so that they can be avoided , it might not be worth the triggering on people who can\u2019t really handle walking around with people loudly proclaiming their support of non - consensual sex .\nthe funny thing is , these are the same people who likely react to concepts like schrodinger\u2019s rapist by claiming how sexist it is to assume all men are rapists . i\u2019d be curious to know if it\u2019s ok to assume that the people walking around with t - shirts claiming support for rapists might be , or if that would be sexist as well ?\nalex lifschitz has an amazing piece on the nature of apologies and why it\u2019s so important that we continue to be vocal about why it\u2019s a good thing to not sell shirts that say , essentially , that the wearer supports rapists , and not some action that further embroils you in controversy .\noutright identifying as \u201ca dick\u201d or getting angry with a critic does not unshackle mike from the personal responsibility of tempering his outbursts , like some discoursal equivalent of the stand your ground law . he doesn\u2019t get to be a dick anymore if penny arcade want to be perceived as a positive industry force . his thumb - fingered morality has become the trough feed of tens of thousands of up - and comers in the game industry . and as long as he spews it , he will have high - minded , conscience - stricken people to be his personal pains - in - the - ass until he gives things a second thought .\ndo i think mike cares about the comfort of people at his conference ? yeah , i do . but apparently , his desire for everyone at pax to feel safe does not outpace his lack of understanding regarding why anyone would feel unsafe in the first place , nor his improvised intertwining and decoupling of his identity with his station in game culture to more effectively skirt the accusation du jour .\nthe problem with mike and with brodsky and with the people who really , really want shirts that say \u201cteam rapist\u201d is that they sincerely think that rape can be funny . they think that merely stating an absurdity ( because obviously none of them are racist or sexist ) is funny , like they\u2019re the monty pythons of rape jokes .\nnow , i\u2019ve studied comedy for most of my life and i can assure you that even if there was some way to tell that you weren\u2019t a rapist just by looking at you , it\u2019s still not funny just to misidentify something . remember when prince harry thought that it would be hilarious to wear a swastika armband to a halloween party ? i have less of a reason to think that prince harry is a nazi sympathizer than i do to think you\u2019re a rapist , and it still isn\u2019t funny .\nabsurdist comedy is really difficult , and it\u2019s more than just putting a sign on a chair that says \u201ccat\u201d and calling it a day . it\u2019s more than drawing not very smart , underaged girls fighting crime for the sole purpose of getting men\u2019s attention . it\u2019s more than walking around proudly proclaiming your love of rape because everybody should know that you don\u2019t actually love rape .\nas the old showbiz saying goes , \u201c dying is easy . comedy is hard . \u201d so , let me be perfectly clear : you\u2019re not funny . i know you\u2019ll dismiss me as some feminist killjoy , but saying that you support rapists is simply not funny .\nso don\u2019t feel sad that you can\u2019t proclaim to everybody who sees you how awesome you think rape is . instead , think of it as an opportunity to not be a giant douche while simultaneously not telling the world that you think sex with unwilling partners is just the bestest . you\u2019re welcome .\n\u201d no - rape - in - jokes - ever perspective ( with which i can\u2019t agree ) \u201d ty @ mcfrontalot . u get it . rape can be funny ! a wolf made of dicks is funny\n@ lalalaurax we\u2019re not literal # dickwolves . we just support preserving them . and also fighting morons who need 2 grow a sense of humor\nit was no specific event , so much as a combination of a number of things . i started seeing how expectations for women were not only drastically different from those for men , but other contradictory . i got a chance to see the pain that systems that don\u2019t trust women or infantilize them can cause .\ni also saw a lot of ideas that i liked . the idea of seeing more women in media that are smart and individual sounded cool and interesting . the thought that we could see video games with a different perspective from the one i had gotten used to , that comic books might handle issues that are uniquely female and therefore not covered to death before then , that we could have more television characters like zoe washburn , elyse keaton , or rory and lorelei gilmore was really exciting .\nafter a while i realized that the best description for somebody opposed to the things i kept seeing and supportive of the things i liked was \u201cfeminist , \u201d specifically , \u201cliberal feminist . \u201d\nyou\u2019d think it would be obvious that if you go around proclaiming that you supports rape and finds it funny that very few people would like you . but i guess these particular misogynists are a special kind of stupid .\nand of course , gabe apologized ( kind of ) for the dickwolves\u2026 again\u2026 here\u2019s why i say \u201cno . i don\u2019t accept that apology . \u201d\ndoes gabe\u2019s apology actually make a difference ? at some point are words , even eloquent ones , no longer enough ? we all screw up , and genuine apologies ( and changes in behavior ) can maybe mitigate that . but if there\u2019s a pattern of behavior , followed by doubling down , and then much later an apology only when it\u2019s gotten out of hand or it becomes too much of an issue , that\u2019s not remorse . that\u2019s just concern for money / power lost . at some point after so many examples , you don\u2019t just get to apologise and get the benefit of doubt when you say \u201cwe don\u2019t want to hurt anyone . \u201d intent\u2019s not magic , and in this case there\u2019s not even evidence of good intent . so yay . gabe apologized . call me again in a few years after he\u2019s not only failed to repeat the same sort of willfully hurtful behavior , but has actually done something positive to help , not just the bare minimum of failing to be a complete piece of shit .\nthe thing is , we all make hurtful mistakes sometimes . i know that i will make hurtful mistakes . where i hope that i differ from gabe is in a willingness to be open enough to apologize when it happens ( as opposed to weeks / months later and only after a huge backlash ) , and also to have enough \u201ccredit\u201d as a good person to have that apology accepted , so that i can learn , move on and do better in the future . the credit i\u2019m talking about is a reputation that can be based only on what i do beforehand , the kind of person i choose to be . my choice is whether to squander that , or build it up . to be an asshole , and then have my apology looked upon as the self - serving apology of an asshole , or to be a good person and have my apology be looked at as a good person who made a mistake .\neven that reasoning sounds terribly self - serving and cost / benefitty , which isn\u2019t my intent . my point is : we are so much better when we strive for empathy and self - reflection . no one\u2019s perfect , but that\u2019s a fact of life , not an excuse to engage in assholery .\nprivacy & cookies : this site uses cookies . by continuing to use this website , you agree to their use . to find out more , including how to control cookies , see here : cookie policy\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\ni think more people would be voting if politicians had actual superpowers . if you\u2019re having trouble watching this video on [ \u2026 ]\nbeginning of a dialog window , including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account . both registration and sign in support using google and facebook accounts . escape will close this window .\nby clicking register , you agree to etsy ' s terms of use and privacy policy . etsy may send you communications ; you may change your preferences in your account settings .\nyou ' ve already signed up for some newsletters , but you haven ' t confirmed your address . register to confirm your address .\nset where you live , what language you speak , and the currency you use . learn more .\nstart typing the name of a page . hit esc to close , enter to select the first result .\n? 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{"id": 56406, "summary": [{"text": "localguiding is a marketplace connecting travelers with local tour guides and small tour companies in destinations worldwide , online or from a mobile phone .", "topic": 21}, {"text": "travelers can contact the local tour providers directly to customize a tour based on their needs .", "topic": 21}, {"text": "it was founded by robert blessing and participated in start-up chile 's 3rd round . ", "topic": 32}], "title": "localguiding", "paragraphs": ["localguiding api : localguiding is a service that allows tourists to book travel excursions offered by local tour guides . localguiding offers travel bookings with local guides for numerous cities around the world .\nlocalguiding is a service that allows tourists to book travel excursions offered by local tour guides . localguiding offers travel bookings with local guides for numerous cities around the world . the localguiding api allows developers to access an . . .\nlocalguiding wants to help tourists who are no longer satisfied with traditional mass tourism .\nlocalguiding is the place to connect with independent local tour guides around the world , and to arrange personal guided tours . each tour on localguiding is linked to the guide\u2019s personal profile .\nlocalguiding was officially launched in 2012 and has offices in munich , germany and montevideo , uruguay .\ngermany - based tours and activities marketplace rent - a - guide has acquired its local competitor localguiding .\nthe localguiding app for ios is available for free on the apple app store . use the localguiding app to choose from 4 , 000 + tours , activities and things to do in 600 + cities .\nlocalguiding is already online and has at present guides and personal tours from more than 80 different countries worldwide .\nlocalguiding is a service that allows tourists to book travel excursions offered by local tour guides . localguiding offers travel bookings with local guides for numerous cities around the world . the localguiding api allows developers to access and integrate localguiding ' s tour and guide data with other applications . example api methods include searching tours , booking tours , and confirming orders . public documentation is not available ; interested developers should email partnership @ urltoken for more information .\nlocalguiding has about 7 , 000 products on its site that are provided by about 3 , 500 local guides .\ntlabs showcase on travel startups featuring uruguay - based localguiding , a global marketplace for private tours and local tourist guides .\nthe majority of the integration between localguiding and rent - a - guide is expected to be complete by april 2014 .\nmanagement : highly motivated and multi - lingual team : possibility to expand localguiding to spanish , german and chinese speaking countries .\nusing the triggers and actions listed for ip location and localguiding below , you can build sophisticated workflows to automate your work .\nusing the triggers and actions listed for localguiding and verizon location below , you can build sophisticated workflows to automate your work .\nusing the triggers and actions listed for magi metrics and localguiding below , you can build sophisticated workflows to automate your work .\nusing the triggers and actions listed for localguiding and mobile roadie below , you can build sophisticated workflows to automate your work .\nusing the triggers and actions listed for localguiding and unwired labs location below , you can build sophisticated workflows to automate your work .\nusing the triggers and actions listed for call tracking metrics and localguiding below , you can build sophisticated workflows to automate your work .\nusing the triggers and actions listed for rackspace cloud metrics and localguiding below , you can build sophisticated workflows to automate your work .\nthe localguiding api allows developers to access and integrate localguiding ' s tour and guide data with other applications . example api methods include searching tours , booking tours , and confirming orders . public documentation is not available ; interested developers should email partnership @ urltoken for more information .\nwe agree with that point , but we also think that localguiding doesn\u2019t compete with big tour and activity travel agencies like for example viator .\nlocalguiding provides a detailed profile of each guide with user reviews and ratings , to create a trusted community of global travelers and tour guides . the\nwhile being the first tour guide app , localguiding is not the first tours & activities app , per se . other competitors are in that broader category .\nbest things to do in munich are offered online on localguiding . com . the local guides will show you the best things one could do in munich .\nthis looks like a fun adventure ! i remember seeing localguiding advertised in one of the travel writing newsletters \u2013 makes me want to drop them a line .\nlocalguiding was founded by robert blessing , toni stork and alvaro olivencia . post this acquisition , blessing and sork will be joining rent - a - guide .\nby sudha mathew i was recently featured in localguiding , a us based website that promotes local experiences across the world . this was for an artic . . .\nrobert blessing , a former guide who launched localguiding a year ago , started his site as a way of connecting travelers with locals in a new , more personal way .\nlocalguiding was founded by robert blessing . he worked as a tour guide for an incoming agency . there he wanted to know in advance about the travel interests and wishes of his new clients . but all info he got from the agency was name and meeting point . there was no possibility to contact each other directly . that\u2019s why he started localguiding .\nlocalguiding can plausibly claim that its new iphone app is the world\u2019s first app for finding and hiring local guides . it lists about 4 , 000 guides listed in more than 100 countries .\nrobert blessing , the managing director of the munich startup , told tnooz that currently localguiding isjust focusing on improving the iphone app , though an android version would be launched later this year .\nusing the slick but simple interface , users can have conversations with guides in advance , if you log in with an account at localguiding . signing up requires you give the site a valid email address .\nlocalguiding offers local tour guides the opportunity to promote themselves and to distribute and sell their tours directly to travelers around the world . without any obligations and fix costs they can use our site as a global distribution system .\n\u201cmore than three years ago we set out with a vision to become the one - stop shop for activities and now , with the integration of localguiding , we reached this goal , on a global level and multilingual .\nnow , blessing is far happier working with an internationally - based team at localguiding , which offers discerning tourists unique and personalised experiences when travelling ( think cave tubing in belize not\nfree walking tours of europe\n) .\nindex constantly checks hot and trending companies for their latest activity . we haven ' t gotten to this company yet , but if you follow it you ' ll be the the first to know when localguiding makes some noise .\nflybe and the weather forecast , trustyou and the integrated social survey , ninemsn and the while label travel search , localguiding and the helping hand for locals and users . a round - up of other stories from across the industry .\nwe caught up with blessing ( above left with cofounder toni stork ) to find out how localguiding is tapping into a similar space to fellow startup gidsy and how the startup wants to cash in on the $ 150b travel industry . . .\nall past investments were made by personal savings . we haven\u2019t yet received any external financing . to continue to grow our user base , build new features and promote localguiding to a wider audience , we are now looking for business angels / seed investors .\ni am a big bk fan but have never done this tour . so different from how i know bangkok . however i did go on tours with localguiding before and i just love them . really the true way to experience a location ( as above )\nwe focus on tailor made tours : travelers can contact each tour guide directly to request fully customized tours . each tour on localguiding is linked to the guides\u2019 personal profiles to show travelers exactly who the person is providing the tour and to get directly in contact with the guide .\nlocalguiding is a peer - to - peer marketplace for unique travel tours offered by local guides . on our website travelers can easily find and instantly book unique tours organized by locals . locals can offer their own unique experiences to travelers worldwide ; this can be any activity from walking tours to rafting or skiing .\nnew online and offline partnerships ; increase the number of guides and tours listed on localguiding ; increase the number of inquiries per month for customized tours ; increase the number of direct bookings ; continuously improve existing features and develop new features . enter mobile / smartphone market ; and find an investor to scale fast .\nhi , i ' m robert , the cofounder of localguiding . localguiding is a marketplace for travellers to find tours that are organised by local people . it is more for the people who don\u2019t want mass tourism tours \u2013 instead , it ' s personalised , local tours . for example , if you go to london and already know the tourist places , you could do the red bus tour again , or you could do something a bit more unique , like a bike tour of the outside of london , or we have an alfred hitchcock tour with someone who met him in the seventies . thousands of users are already booking tours .\na career as a tour guide showing people around the breathtaking sites of uruguay ' s montevideo may seem pretty close to perfection . but instead of sitting back and enjoying his enviable job , robert blessing \u2013 the german cofounder of munich - based tour guide service localguiding \u2013 was inspired to change the industry after experiencing some of the problems with tours firsthand .\n4 . how to support the local communities ? as we connect travelers directly with local tour guides , without any middlemen , the prices at localguiding are lower compared to what travelers would pay through a travel agency . while travelers save money , it directly benefits the local people . it\u2019s a real \u2018fair trade\u2019 and a win - win situation for both , traveler and tour guide :\ninteresting news for the market , so the consolidation continues \u2013 we at urltoken bought localguiding earlier this year , see tnooz article : urltoken . thrilled to be one of the established companies in the exciting tours & activity market with over 15 . 000 offers in 130 countries and we think the first large exit is good news overall for our industry . congratulations to viator & tripadvisor !\nwhen i was a tour guide , every time i picked up a new client , it was like a blind date ,\nblessing said .\nthe clients booked me through a travel agent , and so i didn ' t know what kind of people they were , what their expectations were , etc . with localguiding , travelers get to know the guide before they go and can establish a direct relationship with them .\nmy girlfriend , my mom and i will be traveling to vienna in early may , 2013 . we would like to visit prague from vienna , and in the midst of looking to see if there are private guided tours that will fit our schedule . i found a 2 day tour from vienna to prague through a site called localguiding . com . does anyone know if this site is legit ? i don ' t see any reviews of it onlline . any help or suggestions is greatly appreciated ! !\nlocalguiding\u2019s founders are myself , alvaro olivencia and toni stork . this is my first startup \u2013 my cofounder alvaro is from uruguay so he is doing all the tech stuff and developing the website from there , i met him when i was living in montevideo . he is a typical developer and wanted to do something of his own thing , and he thought it was a good match because i know more about business and he knows more about tech . toni is from munich and worked in startups and online marketing consulting .\nsubscribe now to get 6 months for $ 5 - 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consultant , internet entrepreneur , founded several e - commerce businesses ( racketsport - experte . de , ommax . de , \u2026 ) , finance and accounting background .\ni strongly believe in this excellent idea and the stellar team that stands behind it . i am convinced that we can create the go to page for local guiding worldwide\nwhile planning a trip to london in 2010 , i worked with a travel planner for the first time . and she suggested something odd . or at least i thought it was odd at the time .\nshe recommended hiring a private tour guide . i cringed . all i could envision was having to follow around a perfect stranger robotically rattling off a bunch of boring facts on things about which i didn ' t even care . but the time i spent with the guide turned out to be one of the best parts of my entire trip , a lavish affair that included luxuries such as sipping champagne while watching the sun set on the thames from atop the london eye .\nleisure travelers such as myself aren ' t the only ones taking advantage of the joys of working with a personal tour guide . business travelers have discovered that hiring a local guide is an extremely smart and convenient way to make the most of any downtime they may have .\nthe biggest pro is that it ' s on your time schedule , so you have full control , which is especially good when you ' re trying to maximize a long layover ,\nsaid lauren fairbanks , a partner at the marketing firm stunt & gimmick ' s , who typically spends seven to 10 days on the road each month .\ni ' m actually a fan of checking things out on my own , but only having a few hours in a city and not knowing your way around is a good formula for getting lost and missing your flight .\nplus , you ' re likely to learn more , as fairbanks discovered when she hired a private guide for a visit to teotihuacan during a long layover in mexico city .\nshould wi - fi be free for hotel guests ? cnn ' s ayesha durgahee looks at the hidden cost of hotel wi - fi .\nrichard quest continues to look at the changing shape of hotel stays with sleeping conditions and hidden wi - fi fees .\ni got a lot of insider information that i wouldn ' t have gotten had i toured the site myself . my guide had a lot of great stories and history to impart ,\nshe said .\nthe other great thing was that from our conversation , the guide got a good sense of my personality and recommended making an unplanned stop on our way back , where i got to watch and learn how tequila was distilled .\nhaving the flexibility to tailor the tour and add an activity was a bonus , fairbanks said .\nprivate tour guides can easily adapt to the needs of their customers , whereas on a packaged group tour that wouldn ' t be possible ,\nsaid tanja markmann , of the german event agency feine fluchten , who used the services of a guide during a three - day corporate outing in italy .\na private tour guide comes with a lot of pros - - individuality , privateness without any interruptions , the personal touch , flexibility , and so on - - and is definitely worth the money .\nthe cost of hiring a private tour guide varies , but for an experienced guide , you can expect to pay around $ 70 an hour . in london , my friend and i paid $ 470 to have a guide for the entire day ; that price included admission to all of the attractions we visited as well as all of our subway , bus , taxi and even boat fares .\nthat fee may sound like a lot when you consider that you can sightsee on your own for free , or when you compare it to the cost of the latest guidebook or destination app . but when i factor in the one - on - one attention and expertise we received , not to mention the convenience and ease of negotiating the city with someone who knew the area like the back of her hand , it seems like the deal of the century . and when you ' re traveling for business , your big expenses and most of your meals are covered by your employer , so isn ' t it worth spending some of your own money to make the most of the trip ?\ndan nainan , a comedian who flew 200 , 000 miles and performed in 11 countries last year , said he thinks so . in particular , he values the insight and even companionship of having a local expert show him around .\nsince i travel by myself quite a bit , my favorite part is having somebody to talk to ,\nhe said .\ni think it ' s great from a security standpoint , too . not that i ' m paranoid about being robbed or anything , but i think it ' s much less likely to happen if you have a local with you .\non the way home from a recent corporate gig in dubai , nainan arranged to have a long layover in nairobi , kenya , so he could go on a safari in nairobi national park .\nit was great having someone who knew how to deal with the local authorities at the park and who could get us in quickly instead of waiting and trying to figure everything out like all the other tourists ,\nnainan said .\ni think you can save a tremendous amount of time , because a guide is obviously going to know the quickest way to get someplace , instead of you having to consult guidebooks and maps and so forth . one also gets an excellent sense of the local flavor , and , if it ' s a country that ' s not english speaking , it ' s wonderful to have somebody who can translate for you .\nof course , as with most things , finding the right tour guide is key . most countries , and even a lot of cities , have a professional tourist guide association to which you can turn . for example , deborah charles , who so expertly introduced me to london in 2010 , is a member of britain ' s guild of registered tourist guides . more importantly , she is a certified blue badge tourist guide , each of whom undergoes a vigorous qualification process and a two - year education and training program .\nthere are also several websites , such as urltoken and urltoken , designed to help you locate a qualified chaperon .\ntraveling so much for work can be really tedious ,\nfairbanks said ,\nso it ' s nice to have a few hours or a day scheduled for relaxing and checking out a city at your own pace .\nand hiring a qualified , knowledgeable tour guide allows business travelers to make the most of that free time .\nthere ' s a perfect beach for every week of the year . join us on a 12 - month journey to see them all\n\u00a9 2018 cable news network . turner broadcasting system , inc . all rights reserved . cnn sans \u2122 & \u00a9 2016 cable news network .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nthe free app prompts you for the name of your city and then pulls up tours nearby . the image - driven results quickly show you the destination , a photo of the guide , and the price of the tour .\na traveler can click on the image of a guide to find out more information about their history and to see reviews of the guide , plus a list of the languages the guide speaks and their response rate to inquires .\nusers can also filter guides so you only see results from ones who speak one of six languages you specify .\nthe startup plans to promote the apps via its network , social media campaigns , and paid advertisement .\nsean o\u2019neill had roles as a reporter and editor - in - chief at tnooz between july 2012 and january 2017 .\nthis lively package of news and information from tnooz\u2019s web site provides a convenient digest of what\u2019s happening in technology that drives the global travel , tourism and hospitality market .\nselect . . . travel technology or technology solution provider hotel , resort , or other hospitality airline or other air transport cruise car rental or ground transportation travel agency ( leisure , specialty , etc . ) online travel agency travel management company ( business travel , procurement ) meeting planning tourism or destination marketing organization tour operator or travel packager mobile travel services social media / e - commerce advertising or marketing agency consulting or professional services financial services ( banking , credit / debit , investment banking , etc . ) investor ( venture capital , private equity , angel , etc . ) media , travel blogger , or writer education or training organization other\nexperience unique tours and local activities ! book from local people in hundreds of cities worldwide . . .\nexperience unique tours and local activities ! book from local people in hundreds of cities worldwide . . . or offer your own unique experiences .\nsign up for a free crunchbase account to follow and track organizations you care about .\nterms of service | privacy policy | \u00a9 2018 crunchbase inc . all rights reserved .\ndescriptive keyword for an organization ( e . g . saas , android , cloud computing , medical device )\nthis field describes an organization ' s most recent funding status ( e . g . early stage venture , late stage venture , m & a )\nlast funding round type ( e . g . series a , seed , private equity )\ntransaction name : auto - generated name of transaction ( e . g . angel - uber )\nyou can reach us by phone mon - fri from 9 am to 6 pm ( cet ) via + 49 ( 0 ) 234 - 91 55 6 38 ( local tariff ) .\nplease note that our office is closed on the weekend and on public holidays .\nrent - a - guide is one of the leading german booking websites for individual guided tours , excursions , sightseeing tours , skip the line tickets and worldwide airport transfers . choose the perfect extra for your next vacation , city or weekend trip from over 15 . 000 personally selected activities in more than 110 countries .\nwith us , you book all activities directly via the local tour operator or agency . whether you are interested in the landscape , the cultural landmarks or a tour through the best bars and clubs of the city \u2013 we guarantee , you will find the perfect activity for the best price possible . we also offer special activities or customized tours for many different audiences like school classes , company excursions , large groups and families . furthermore , you can choose between taking a private product , or a public product with additional guests .\nin total we are a team of three that due to its passion to travel is spread all over the world ( germany , uruguay & china ) . the presence on three continents brings a diverse perspective and helps us to understand the needs of our worldwide customers .\n1 . how to find a local tour guide all over the world ? by providing a global marketplace for local guides / personal tours it\u2019s easy and comfortable to find and book a personal guide and / or tour for your next travel destination that suits the traveler best . all guides and tours are categorized for facilitating the search of an appropriate tour .\n3 . how to ensure that the guide provide a good service ? to help travelers evaluate the quality and competence of the guide we provide ratings & reviews from previous clients . our review system also serves as satisfaction guarantee : tour guides depend on receiving good customer ratings for their tours ; otherwise the chances of getting further customers in the future are low . so by booking a tour via urltoken travelers are ensured that the guide will be highly motivated to provide good service .\ntour guides can promote their services and sell online directly to travelers , with no middle man involved . the traveler will pay less than through the traditional travel agency , and in addition they can choose the guide they like best .\nan easy way to find and book the guide and / or tour that suits the traveler best : tours can be booked directly on the website by just paying a 10 % deposit .\nauthenticity and personality : the fact that each tour has a face and a real person with their own story behind it , makes the tour more authentic and builds confidence and trust for the potential traveler .\nwe want travelers to experience the local spirit as it truly is , and not how mass tourism companies masquerade it . people who live at the destination know their surroundings inside out .\nonly locals can provide you with local activities that are real , things to do that don\u2019t appear in any travel guide .\nour local guides are independent local tour guides ; small businesses that do not have contracts with big incoming agencies and aren\u2019t connected yet to global distribution systems . we are the solution for the small guys .\nour main source of income will be a 10 % commission we charge on the total tour price . additional functions and revenue models are in the pipeline .\ntechnology : self developed and fully customizable system . all interactions work automated ; possible to scale easily and fast , as we only provide the infrastructure to connect , but don\u2019t take action in the interaction between travelers and guide .\ncustomer experience : as every tour is linked to the person providing the tour , our products ( tours ) are highly authentic and personal . every product has an own face with a story behind it . this creates trust and confidence .\nas a marketplace some travelers may use our services but bypass our paid services .\nmany people told us that the travel industry is too competitive and that it\u2019s too hard to compete with the big travel companies .\nwe focus on small travel businesses ; we want to give independent local guides a mouthpiece and market access without any middlemen . we want to help these \u201csmall guys\u201d to get a promotion and distribution channel .\nkevin may was a co - founder and member of the editorial team from september 2009 to june 2017 .\ni am a south african tour guide based in cape town , i specialized in private tours such as the winelands , township , city , shark cage diving , sky diving and many more . i\u2019d like to be part of this platform in order to showcase my beautiful city to aspiring visitors accross the globe .\nhi dave , thanks for your feedback . you put it in a nutshell \ud83d\ude09\na terrific piece of work . the local guide concept empowers a wide array of small businesses and \u2018local\u2019 enthusiast to become a part of our industry while simultaneously broadening accessibility of the travel attributes and experiences offered by the destination . thanks so much for sharing this wisdom .\nwe have these tours in more than 100 countries , or 600 destinations , so it is more or less spread out across the world . the chances are pretty high that if you type in a destination you will find a tour there you can do .\nat the beginning we contacted them directly and showed them our concept . so we have both professional tour guides on our website and local experts who are doing it part - time and for fun . we want to work with both because it depends on the kind of tour you want to do . so , in my opinion , if you want to learn more about the history of a city , it could be better to do this with a professional tour guide who already knows a lot about the history and story of a city . but for other stuff , like a pub tour , you want to do that with a local , not a professional .\ni worked as a tour guide myself , for an incoming agency in montevideo . i realised it was really impersonal \u2013 there were so many intermediaries between the client and the tour guide , so clients didn\u2019t know who their guide was , i didn\u2019t know who my client was . i just got the name and picked them up from the airport . it was really impersonal , like a blind date . i wanted to make something more personalised , a unique experience for the tourist .\nwe have competitors \u2013 the obvious one is gidsy . but we already have a broader worldwide coverage \u2013 we\u2019re in 100 countries . this is important for us , we want to be the marketplace where you can find a tour no matter where you are . we have one feature where if you already know what you want to do , you can post a tour request and guides can contact you directly to your inbox , so you don\u2019t have to search . you can pick the guide you think is best or like the most . now we are launching the iphone app . we are the first with an app where you can hire a local guide .\nwe take a ten per cent commission on every booking . we are thinking of additional revenue streams from premium memberships .\nthe tour and activity market in the us alone is $ 20bn and worldwide it ' s estimated at $ 150bn . it is very competitive , but the travel market is growing and i think there is still space for startups like us .\nlast year we were at startup chile ; you get $ 40 , 000 for half a year . what was really nice about it as an incubator is that , every year , 300 startups come to startup chile and share ideas and problems they\u2019ve had . so now when i have a problem , it is so easy to find a solution , because in this pool there is always someone who has had this problem and knows how to fix it .\ntry to fail fast because you learn a lot , and there is nothing worse than working on a product for a long time before testing on users and finding out they don\u2019t like it or won ' t use it . so my advice is get a minimal viable product and throw it out to the public . it doesn\u2019t have to be perfect . don\u2019t be afraid to fail or make a mistake .\nat the beginning we invested a lot of time building functions that users didn\u2019t use . and we tended to want too much for what we had . as a startup you tend to want so much , and your ideas are so big , but resources are always limited . so i would focus on one functionality and if this is working really well , then you can think about adding other things .\ni definitely want to have more tours and destinations and guides . mobile is a new experience for us ; we have to see how the market in that area is and how users interact with it . we will shift more from web to mobile in a year \u2013 50 per cent will be mobile . we want to have half a million users in total , too .\nfor inquiries related to this message please contact support . for sales inquiries , please visit urltoken\nif you believe this to be in error , please confirm below that you are not a robot by clicking\ni ' m not a robot\nbelow .\nplease make sure your browser supports javascript and cookies and that you are not blocking them from loading . for more information you can review the terms of service and cookie policy .\nx games munich is a great event that first time takes place in bavaria . don ' t miss out watching amazing athletes in leading action sports competitions .\nexperience beautiful winter landscape of the bavarian alps with snowshoes and a local expert on urltoken florian , robert and claudi sent u . . .\nof the many apis we published this week , eight were highlighted on the blog by our team of writers . in this post , we\u2019ll illuminate those eight by throwing them into the spotlight . the eight included the locu api , a database api that exposes locu\u2019s business information . locu is constantly searching the web for business data . this allows developers real - time information about prices , menu items , venue information and etc . with their success in the restaurant industry locu is now aiming , with the api , to branch into other markets . to learn more about locu visit the locu api blog post and the locu site .\nlocal guiding is a service that allows individuals to create their own unique travel adventures by booking personalized tours with local tour guides .\nthe google indexing rpc api allows developers to get url notification metadata , notifications that a url has been updated or deleted , receive a description of an event in the life cycle of a web . . .\nthe google indexing api provides a way to submit a limited number of urls to crawl and index . it describes one event in the life cycle of a web document , gets metadata about a web document , lets . . .\nzodomus intends to be an aggregator of sorts for the ota travel and booking providers , like booking . com , airbnb , expedia , agoda , and others . since travel apis are often difficult to consume , zodomus . . .\nthe melissa personator search api allows you to perform flexible searches to melissa data\u2019s consumer database . it provides a way to perform skip tracing type searches , to search for consumer . . .\nthe dataforseo keywords finder api helps you to build a powerful research tool with related , similar , suggested , and ranked keywords . with the api , you can get a mosaic of useful keywords assembled . . .\nwe noticed that you ' re using an unsupported browser . the tripadvisor website may not display properly . we support the following browsers :\nif you want to go for 2 days trip from vienna - it depends on your budget .\neasy , expensive - to rent the driver and car , go from vienna to prague , do some tours there and go back .\nif you rent the car from vienna - you will pay accomodation for the driver in prague too .\nif you rent the car from prague - you will pay extra way , ( to go for you from prague and back ) , but in the end it can be better price to compare the prices from austria .\nadvantage - you can stop somewhere on the way to see some other nice places - i do usually tel\u010d .\nlow budget - urltoken - bus vienna - prague + your program in prague .\ni don\u00b4t have any experience with urltoken as the client . i know them because of my job . best regards from prague . hana\nthis topic has been closed to new posts due to inactivity . we hope you ' ll join the conversation by posting to an open topic or starting a new one .\nwe remove posts that do not follow our posting guidelines , and we reserve the right to remove any post for any reason .\nmembers who are knowledgeable about this destination and volunteer their time to answer travelers ' questions .\n* tripadvisor llc is not a booking agent and does not charge any service fees to users of our site . . . (\ntripadvisor llc is not responsible for content on external web sites . taxes , fees not included for deals content .\nmanage all your projects and tasks in one place . easily collaborate with your team . get a free trial now !\nthe feedback you provide will help us show you more relevant content in the future .\ni wrote this as a blog post almost 3yrs ago and ever since a few of my readers took my advice and are now making a living . you can read it here :\nthanks to nick loper of side hustle nation for allowing me to share this list with you guys . he has some great podcast that will definitely spark your inspiration .\nyou are ready to start making that extra cash on the side but you\u2019re stuck on where to start . we\u2019ll , don\u2019t worry , i got you covered . there\u2019s a list of 80 side hustles you can start today , look through it and see if you there\u2019s anything that sparks your interest .\nbefore you get started , a few things to note . when creating this list , i had 3 criteria that i wanted to follow closely .\nbeing that the side businesses were actually feasible and made logical sense . while doing some researching on this topic , i found a lot of side businesses that were just ridiculous and in my mind weren\u2019t doable for most people .\ni followed was to insure that the side businesses were low cost . a business that costs $ 100 , 000 to open , is not low cost in my mind and is not a\n. side hustles have to be low enough in start - up costs so that almost anyone can pursue them . ( \u2026\nrefer website visitors to buy products online and earn a small commission on each sale . please do me a favor and don\u2019t buy into anyone\u2019s sleazy affiliate marketing \u201cprogram\u201d or \u201csystem . \u201d there are unfortunately a lot of slimy salespeople out there making their living taking advantage of newbies . so be very careful !\n. i have a good number of friends who make some good money with affiliate marketing and i\u2019m looking to get into it myself .\n. pretty cool way to make money and meet interesting people from around the world at the same time .\nhandy with a sewing machine ? i believe the market for clothing alteration is ripe for disruption because of a lack of transparency in pricing . when i was actively involved in my clothing lines , i worked with a couple different places but they all had dramatically different rates . if you can figure out a way to create a pricelist and publicize it , i\u2019m pretty sure you will make it easy for your customers to work with you .\npost flyers at the gym or other places where people may have lost a lot of weight and need their clothes altered .\nthe mobile app market is hot , but one developer likened it to the gold rush \u2014 where the ones who made the most money were the ones selling the gear and the shovels . similarly , an app developer gets paid whether or not the app goes on to become a hit .\ndo people love your desserts ? maybe you could provide cake , cookies , or cupcakes to some corporate event in town .\nis an on - demand errand - running service that enlists regular people to help out . you can earn money in your spare time completing real - world tasks on their unique platform .\nblogging is difficult to monetize but can be a fun outlet to practice your writing or build an audience around a particular idea . the other huge advantage of blogging is that it helps you build your brand . so regardless of whether you take it on as a side hustle or not , i highly encourage you to run you own blog that\u2019s all about you and what you do . it will be a great centralized place for your audience to connect with you directly .\nhelp other businesses with their accounting and finances . this can be a great option for people with an accounting background from school or from their day job .\nbuilding niche sites is a popular side hustle because after some initial research and time investment they can be a relatively hands - off income source . i\u2019m an expert in this field but i\u2019m happy to welcome any questions regarding this subject .\na mobile detailing service would be a super - low cost start - up and you could get clients in bunches at office parks , shopping malls , schools , sporting events , and other places where cars like to gather .\nthis business continues to grow as the population ages . ok , i have a confession to make , this is what got me through college . i worked at 4 different \u201cgroup homes\u201d and had a couple in - home clients . it paid well - well , decent , and i got to truly help someone in need . such an amazing side hustle .\ncarpet cleaning would be a relatively simple and low cost business to start . you could get clients on an annual or semi - annual recurring schedule like the dentist .\nif you have a passion for cooking , a catering business has a lower barrier to entry and time commitment than say , opening a restaurant .\nit may not be glamorous , but it\u2019s something nearly every business spends money on and usually gets done in the after - work hours .\nthere are more computers in this country ( including tablets and smartphones ) than there are people . the repair market is very fragmented which means there is opportunity for solo - operators to break in .\nsome of the computer skills we take for granted are still lacking for portions of the population . if you can find them and sell them on the necessity of technical skills for their careers , there might be a business opportunity here .\nconsulting is an ambiguously broad field , but there are consultants for practically every area of expertise . what are you a relative expert in that others might pay for your advice ? this is definitely an area we\u2019ll explore in more detail later .\n. especially if you have experience in hr , there is a massive opportunity to help job seekers with their resumes and cover letters . since the payoff of landing a job is so high , it can be worthwhile for applicants to seek some professional assistance on their documents .\nit would be interesting to see this sold on a pay - for - performance model , where you only get paid if the applicant gets the interview .\ncraigslist and other markets are still filled with inefficiencies that a trained eye can exploit for profit . there are some great stories of regular people doing just this . for instance , ryan finlay of\nif you\u2019re free nights and weekends , you can earn extra cash driving your fellow citizens around . sign up with\nor another driving service to get started . it takes a lot of patience ( believe me ) being a teetotaler i\u2019ve been a dd for a long , long time . my friends can attest to this\nyes , some people are too busy to walk their own dogs . if you don\u2019t believe me , ask one of my favorite clients\ndoulas can earn $ 500 - $ 1000 per birth , if you\u2019re into that sort of thing .\ndropshippers set up their own storefront and process sales , but never touch the actual product . instead , the items are shipped directly to the customer from the manufacturer or wholesaler . i\u2019ve worked in a company that made millions ( yes , crazy right ? ) as a dropshipper . we never actually had any stocked products , except a few very popular items . it was mind - blowing !"]}
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", "topic": 3}], "title": "manaseer group", "paragraphs": ["\u200e \u200emanaseer group - \u0645\u062c\u0645\u0648\u0639\u0629 \u0627\u0644\u0645\u0646\u0627\u0635\u064a\u0631\u200e is on facebook . \u200e to connect with \u200emanaseer group - \u0645\u062c\u0645\u0648\u0639\u0629 \u0627\u0644\u0645\u0646\u0627\u0635\u064a\u0631\u200e , join facebook today .\namman \u2013 manaseer oil & gas launched the improved euro 5 diesel in number of manaseer oil & gas stations with the attendance of jordan standards and metrology organization dr . haider al . zeben and general director of manaseer oil & gas eng . yaser al . manaseer .\nmanaseer food manaseer food is a leading jordanian producer of extra virgin olive oil under the brand name \u201cterra rossa\u201d , was set up by manaseer group on jordan\u2019s fertile red soil . the company had connected technology , culture and heritage in a unique architectural design and have gained recognition in various markets .\ns , he wanted to shrink the gap he saw between jordan and foreign countries , therefor , he decided to build for future generations and establish the manaseer group .\nthe local organizing committee ( loc ) of the upcoming fifa u - 17 women\u2019s world cup has announced manaseer machinery trading as the first national supporter of the tournament , which is set to kick off in jordan in september of this year . the company\u2019s backing of the tournament was formalized at a signing ceremony held at manaseer group\u2019s headquarters on 27 april , 2016 , in the presence of hrh prince ali bin al hussein , jordan football association ( jfa ) president , and ziad al manaseer , founder and chairman of manaseer group . the national supporter agreement was inked by salah sabra , the loc\u2019s chairman and jfa vice president , and muin qadada , board member at manaseer group .\nministry of energy & mineral resources grant manaseer oil & gas a 10 years license for . . .\nat manaseer group , we have one big family with one main priority which is building for future generations . we look for the unusual , we take opportunities and we strive for the best . therefor , our team is made of creative , outstanding , committed employees working hand by hand in achieving the group\u2019s vision .\nthe manaseer group and the american chamber of commerce in jordan ( amcham jordan ) signed a one - year partnership agreement that outlines the areas of cooperation in the fields of trade , investment , and social responsibility .\nboasting 16 companies , over 7 , 000 employees and a capital investment of $ 1 . 5 billion , it\u2019s hard to believe that manaseer group started with a modest 15 employees back in 1999 . the group\u2019s strength lies in infrastructure and building materials , energy , business solutions , food and services and chemicals and agriculture .\nin 1999 , he decided to invest in his hometown jordan for its strategic location , excellent relationship with all nations and having a safe and suitable environment for both local and foreign investments and thus , started \u201cmanaseer group\u201d .\nlooking for the nearest manaseer oil & gas service station ? here you can find were we are located . . .\nthe beginning was with a chemical and fertilizer distribution company with a total head count of 15 employees . since then the group has grown to include more than 20 companies and doing partnerships with 3 of the biggest companies in jordan , currently manaseer group has more than 10 , 000 employees in jordan with a capital investment of 2 billion usd .\nnuqul group runs different investments and industries including hygienic holding group ( hhg ) and eagle holding . led by an empowered team spanning several continents , this multi - billion dollar , award - winning conglomerate is a true success story .\nmanaseer oil & gas launched euro 5 diesel in 22 stations of manaseer oil & gas stations that are spread all over the kingdom . this asserts the company yearning to apply environmental standards , in addition to providing the best and high quality products customers . this product will lengthen automobiles and vehicles operation cycle ; especially that low percentages of sulfur and gases which affect the environment are used in this type of diesel . this shows that manaseer oil & gas company plays a leading role in maintaining citizens and environment safety .\nmanaseer oil & gas attend to the 2nd fuel retail conference petrolworld organze the 2nd fuel retail conference taking place in kuala lumpur from 26th to 27th june . . . .\nplease address any questions regarding this announcement to group executive vice president bjarne moltke hansen , flsmidth & co . a / s at + 45 36 18 18 00 .\nour mission is rooted from a deep faith commitment towards our citizens and the founding of a promising future for the coming generations that combines quality , knowledge and prosperity . today manaseer group includes more than 18 companies , in addition to partnerships with leading companies in jordan , and it employs approximately 10 , 000 employees in jordan with investments up to 2 billion dollar .\nin turn , al manaseer remarked , \u201cmanaseer machinery trading is extremely proud to extend its support to this historic tournament , which represents an exciting moment for jordanian football as well as the kingdom as a whole . as a continuous supporter of local football tournaments and events , we were keen to contribute to the success of what is to be the biggest sporting event to occur in our nation\u2019s history , viewing it as a natural step forward in our support of local athletes and the nation\u2019s youth . building for future generations is an integral part of manaseer group\u2019s overall mission , and , by assuming a leading position in the support and advancement of this tournament , we aim to help create a lasting legacy for football in jordan , particularly for women and girls . \u201d\nsince it was founded in 1978 , hikma has grown into a leading specialty pharmaceutical group . hikma focuses on a wide range of generic , branded generic and in licensed pharmaceutical products and was\nthe agreement was signed on sunday , january 24 , 2016 , by mr . qodada , vice chairman of the board of directors and ms . rose alissi , ceo of the american chamber of commerce . us ambassador to the united states , ms . alice g . wells attended the ceremony as well as other representatives of the us embassy , the board of amcham jordan and manaseer group .\nan energetic and flexible environment where open lines of communication , a slew of benefits and ample opportunities for training are on offer for all employees , staffers at this group are very happy indeed .\nthe group\u2019s core business lies in the production , distribution and export of paint . this leading multinational conglomerate of companies is also invested in a wide range of products , services and supportive industries .\nthis asserts manaseer oil & gas yearning to provide the local market with \u201cfriendly environment\u201d products , in addition to offering the small and large automobiles that use this type of oil with a high quality product .\nwhy work there : visionaries in corporate governance and social responsibility , this group also prides itself on its open lines of communication and unbeatable opportunities for growth . the team\u2019s energy level is practically palpable .\nflsmidth has signed a contract worth eur 119m ( dkk 888m ) with modern cement and mining company to supply equipment and civil design for a cement plant with a capacity of 3 , 500 tonnes clinker per day . the plant will be located northeast of the town of qatraneh , 80 km south of amman , the capital of jordan . modern cement and mining company is owned by the jordanian company manaseer group .\nthe company adopts a strategy to expand its business and to leave an influential impact in the market field , through its commitment to provide quality standards combined with transparency and reliability in all aspects . manaseer group investments have contributed to the development of the business environment along with the availability of sustainable jobs , as well as to provide the market with new skills and technology , in addition to promoting a culture of creativity , which is one of the most stimulating economic growth factors .\nas the first jordanian company to officially pledge its support to the fifa u - 17 women\u2019s world cup , manaseer machinery trading will play an active role in the promotion of the tournament , building upon jordan\u2019s solid reputation as a rising football nation . in addition to providing financial support , manaseer machinery trading will act as an ongoing presence in the run - up to and throughout the tournament , contributing to the loc\u2019s efforts to rally local community support behind the tournament and to increase public engagement in women\u2019s sports .\nindependent investors , local banks , and investment companies partnered with the late khalil talhouni and chairman of the board sabih masri in 1994 with a common goal : to provide the country with a group of leading hotels and services to boost jordan\u2019s tourism sector .\none of the region\u2019s largest and most prominent fashion and lifestyle retail companies , the group currently manages over 50 brands . since its inception , the company has made it their mission to keep their employees satisfied and currently boasts over 10 , 000 content staff members to prove it .\nwe are very pleased that this contract was awarded to flsmidth . hereby we return to jordan after a number of years with a state - of - the - art production line that will increase the country ' s total cement production significantly ,\ngroup chief executive officer j\u00f8rgen huno rasmussen comments .\nmodern cement and mining company ( manaseer cement industry ) started production in 2011 , with a total commitment to deliver high quality products locally , regionally and globally . core business : specialized in producing cement ( portland cement and pozzolanic cement ) . capacity : 1 . 8 mt / annually . number of employees : 430 . total investment : 480 million usd .\nfounded in 1932 and with subsidiary companies in palestine , egypt , the united arab emirates and lebanon , the abu khader group is one of the leading business groups achieving growth in several business sectors including automotive spare parts , lubricants , automotive dealerships , tires , battery manufacturing , leasing , car rental , public transport , real estate , technology and education .\nthe general assembly of afaq plc energy has ratified the distribution of cash dividends to shareholders of 15 % , of the par value of each share .\nwe are committed to provide great value to our customers , safe working environment for our employees and outstanding returns for our shareholders .\nit is worth mentioning that \u201ceuro 5\u201d meets european and jordanian standards , it has low percentage of sulfur that reaches to less than 10 fractions of million . exporting and providing satiations with of this material had started in december 2016 to lengthen cars and vehicles operational cycle .\nthe general assembly of afaq plc energy has ratified the distribution of cash dividends to shareholders of 15 % , of the par value of each share . afaq holding co .\nfor investment and real estate development recommends the distribution of cash dividends to shareholders medical day\nfrom our humble beginnings , we have built a true jordanian success story that will carry far into the future .\nfood industries , gas and lubricants distribution , industrial chemicals , fertilizer manufacturing , international trading , warehousing services , scrap recycling and reprocessing , cement and ready mix production , steel manufacturing , crushed stone production .\nfor inquiries related to this message please contact support . for sales inquiries , please visit urltoken\nif you believe this to be in error , please confirm below that you are not a robot by clicking\ni ' m not a robot\nbelow .\nplease make sure your browser supports javascript and cookies and that you are not blocking them from loading . for more information you can review the terms of service and cookie policy .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml + rdfa 1 . 0 / / en\nurltoken\nwe ' ve detected that javascript is disabled in your browser . would you like to proceed to legacy twitter ?\nyou can add location information to your tweets , such as your city or precise location , from the web and via third - 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veeder root , and bhnseed .\njic - top 20 companies to work for in jordan : the results are in - check no . 8\ntop 20 companies to work for in jordan : the results are in - check no . 8\nafter identifying some of the kingdom\u2019s leading companies in a variety of sectors based on the below selection criteria . \u2022 staff turnover \u2022 pay scale \u2022 benefits : health , family , time off \u2022 office environment ( work atmosphere & social ) \u2022 opportunity for growth \u2022 market credibility / reputation \u2022 communication with departments \u2022 physical workplace \u2022 employee training & skills development \u2022 community involvement\nwe asked our readers to vote through our website . with over 50 , 000 votes in total and over 45 companies vying to make the cut , the competition was fierce .\nthe largest global arab banking network with over 600 branches spanning five continents . arab bank is also present in key financial markets and centers such as london , dubai , singapore , geneva , paris , frankfurt , sydney and bahrain .\npersonal growth and education , respect and diversity , flexibility and recognition for excellence are some of the main attributes . training and financial benefits are also especially impressive at this organization\nwhy work there : clear career paths , opportunities for growth and travel and special employee rates on products and services are among the major advantages .\nbank al etihad is one of the fast growing banks in jordan ; it has been growing at double or triple the market growth rate over the last three years . total deposits today are in excess of jd 1 . 6 billion and market share is around 5 . 4 % .\nwhy work there : employees list a thriving environment , professional career capacity building and generous incentive packages coupled with a strong corporate social responsibility agenda among the perks at this bank .\na multifaceted company with a focus on telecom , insurance , enterprise , education , internet and healthcare it products and solutions , eskadenia\u2019s main goal is to offer comprehensive software solutions to enable companies to thrive in today\u2019s ever - 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based international company to trade its shares on the nasdaq stock exchange in 1997 .\nwhy work there : as part of an extensive and varied global network , the potential for career growth and development is a key advantage .\nthis telecommunications powerhouse\u2019s potential is limitless . established in 1995 , the company quickly went on to become a leader in the industry thanks to\ntheir long - term policy of investment in adopting cutting edge technology to provide state - of - the - art services to customers .\nwhy work there : solid benefits and great packages , plus the company\u2019s massive team that is always ready to take on the next challenge .\nwhy work there : a family - oriented environment where innovation is key ; employees have been loyal to the company from the get - go ."]}
{"id": 56408, "summary": [{"text": "midnite movies is a line of b movies released first on vhs and later on dvd by mgm home entertainment .", "topic": 30}, {"text": "the line was begun by mgm in march 2001 following its acquisition of orion pictures , which bought out filmways , the owner of american international pictures .", "topic": 35}, {"text": "aip had a library of b movies from the 1950s and 1960s that were science fiction , horror , and exploitation films .", "topic": 15}, {"text": "the \" midnite movies \" collection is primarily derived from the aip library ( including most of roger corman 's and vincent price 's horror movies ) but also included hammer film productions , amicus productions , united artists , and empire international pictures movies as well .", "topic": 15}, {"text": "the dvds were first released as single films but most later releases would be double features on single double-sided discs .", "topic": 37}, {"text": "sony pictures home entertainment later became owners of the mgm library and continued the \" midnite movies \" line with distributor 20th century fox home entertainment .", "topic": 36}, {"text": "all double feature titles released on the 20th century fox label were two-disc packages .", "topic": 30}, {"text": "by 2011 , no new titles were forthcoming ; the previous catalog titles slowly went out of print and the \" midnite movies \" website was taken down .", "topic": 30}, {"text": "beginning in 2013 , independent media labels such as shout factory ! , scream factory , kino classics , twilight time and olive films have licensed titles from the former \u201c midnite movies \u201d line for blu-ray release . ", "topic": 37}], "title": "midnite movies", "paragraphs": ["movies ( great minds think alike ) and they just released the third set of discs this week . midnite movies set 3 has some of the best movies yet , including\nmidnite movies : last man on earth ( 1964 ) / panic in year zero ( 1962 ) - midnight movies double feature . click image for details .\nmidnite movies double feature : monster that challenged the world / it ! the terror from . . . ( dvd )\none of the midnite movies series double features from mgm . the beast within and the throwback horror - the bat people .\nmgm midnite movies double feature : devils of darkness ( 1965 ) / witchcraft ( 1964 ) . click image for details .\nmidnite movies double feature : die monster die ( 1965 ) / the dunwich horror ( 1970 ) . click image for details .\nmidnite movies : the return of dracula ( 1958 ) / the vampire ( 1957 ) - dvd . click image for details .\nmidnite movies ( morons from outer space / alien from la / the man from planet x / the . . . ( dvd )\nmidnite movies double feature : the tomb of ligeia ( 1965 ) / an evening of edgar allan poe . . . ( dvd )\nmidnite movies double feature : gorilla at large ( 1954 ) / the mystery on monster island ( 1981 ) . click image for details .\nmidnite movies : konga ( 1961 ) / yongary - monster from the deep ( 1967 ) - double feature . click image for details .\nmidnite movies : the oblong box ( 1969 ) / scream and scream again ( 1969 ) - double feature . click image for details .\nmidnite movies double feature : tomb of ligeia ( 1964 ) and an evening of edgar allan poe ( 1970 ) . click image for details .\nmidnite movies double feature : the phantom from 10 , 000 leagues / the beast with 1 , 000 , 000 . . . ( dvd )\nmidnite movies : invasion of the star creatures ( 1962 ) / invasion of the bee girls ( 1973 ) - double feature . click image for details .\nsame here . i also keep my boxed sets separate , and i have a separate shelf for disney / pixar dvds , and one for midnite movies .\ni saw most of the 1960s and 1970s titles in a theater . the first time i walked into a walmart i stopped just inside the entrance at a display of midnite movies on sale for $ 5 each . i bought fifteen of them . gradually i added more midnite movies to my dvd library . i have :\nmidnite movies double feature : the monster that challenged the world ( 1957 ) / it ! the terror from beyond space ( 1958 ) . click image for details .\nthis list is broken into different sections . stand up comedy single dvd\u2019s with one film . dvd\u2019s with multiple films animation dvd\u2019s elvis prelsey dvd\u2019s midnite movies dvd\u2019s something weird dvd\u2019s box sets\n* no copyright infringement intended * - fair usage act . showing off my collection of mgm midnite movie titles .\n: midnite movies is a line of b movies released first on vhs then on dvd by mgm then later sony pictures home entertainment . the line was begun by mgm in march 2001 following its acquisition of orion pictures , which bought out american international pictures . aip had a library of b movies from the 1950s and 1960s that were science fiction , horror , and exploitation films . the dvds were first released as single films but most later releases would be double features . sony pictures home entertainment later became owners of the mgm library and continued the midnite movies line with distributor 20th century fox .\nbest buy will be offering yet another dvd exclusive . in a deal with mgm home entertainment , the mass merchant will exclusively sell a dozen\nmidnite movies\ndouble - feature titles . the line will be in\nevery movie forum should have some kind of midnite movies list . these were great releases , with a great banner , and along with the requisite trailer , they gave us those cool factoids on the back of the dvd case . as of this posting the best place to still get some of these movies is at\nmgm ' s midnite movies line was launched in march 2001 to capitalize on the studio ' s vast supply of b - movies that came with its earlier acquisition of the orion pictures library . orion had bought out american international pictures , a key producer of ' 50s and ' 60s sci - fi , horror and exploitation films .\ncan there ever be too many chucky movies ? i think we all know the answer is no . as long as brad dourif walks this earth , we ' re getting chucky movies , wh . . .\nhere at midnight movies we like to highlight the cult movies , b - movies , lost classics and the altogether bizarre . thanks to the glory that is dvd , the studios have been releasing re - mastered b - movie fare faster than we can watch it . one studio in particular , mgm , has a collection of fabulous budget priced b - movies on dvd that has us giggling with glee . mgm calls this collection mid\nmidnite movies series double feature . house on skull mountain has heirs to a large old estae return to the mansion to find ancient curses and death . memphisto waltz stars alan alda and jacqueline bisset in a story of supernatural possession by an aging pianist .\nwe look at mgm ' s collection of budget priced b - movies for the insomniac in all of us .\nhorror dvd : 1 ( us , canada . . . ) box set g dvd & blu - ray movies\nah nostalgia , it was so much fun to go to best buy where they had a rack for the mgm midnite movies . mulling through the titles to see if you could find an obscure title that had evaded you several times . longing for those days .\nmidnight movies double feature : captain blood ( 1960 ) and captain pirate ( 1952 ) . click image for details .\nthe collection is mostly made up of aip films ( including most of roger corman ' s and vincent price ' s horror movies ) but also includes some hammer horror , amicus , united artists , and empire pictures movies as well .\n3 sections : movies : alphabetical . br / hd : alphabetical - both formats mixed together . tv shows : alphabetical\nhorror dvd : 1 ( us , canada . . . ) box set g dvd & blu - ray movies | ebay\nmorons from outer space / alien from l . a . ( alien from l . a . was also released as a single disc but not a midnite movie )\nmidnight movies double feature : the boy and the pirates ( 1960 ) and crystalstone ( 1988 ) . click image for details .\nmidnight movies double feature : chosen survivors ( 1974 ) and the earth dies screaming ( 1965 ) . click image for details .\nprime members enjoy fast & free shipping , unlimited streaming of movies and tv shows with prime video and many more exclusive benefits .\ntower records is bringing in plenty of copies of best director roman polanski ' s the pianist when it comes out on tuesday . but there ' s an ample supply of psych - out and the trip ( $ 15 ) , the latest double feature from mgm ' s\nmidnite movies\nline .\nfrom there they are organized a - m on the hard drive . subfolders for some of the collections like noes and friday movies .\nprime members enjoy free two - day shipping and exclusive access to music , movies , tv shows , original audio series , and kindle books .\nthese 12 titles were not later released as a\nmidnite movies\ndvd . the amazing transparent man ( a public domain title released on several different dvds . ) the brain that wouldn ' t die ( a public domain title released on several different dvds ) a bucket of blood ( released on an mgm dvd with same box art / text , but no midnite movies title . ) burn , witch , burn ( released on dvd - r as part of the\nmgm limited edition collection\n) frogs ( released on an mgm dvd with same box art / text , but no midnite movies title . ) high school hellcats ( released on dvd - r as part of the\nmgm limited edition collection\n) the incredible melting man ( released on dvd - r as part of the\nmgm limited edition collection\n) jesse james meets frankenstein ' s daughter ( a public domain title released on several different dvds ) master of the world ( released on dvd - r as part of the\nmgm limited edition collection\n) pajama party ( released on an mgm dvd with same box art / text , but no midnite movies title . ) the phantom planet ( a public domain title released on several different dvds ) the quatermass xperiment ( released on dvd - r as part of the\nmgm limited edition collection\n)\ngood catch , karl . info has been added to opening post . if anyone else knows of anything from that list that ' s missing , or even wrong , don ' t hesitate to let me know . i want this thread to be the definitive midnite movies thread , as it pertains to everything , and i do mean , everything , that was released under this magnificent line .\nmidnite movie : stars patrick wayne , sarah douglas , thorley walters and doug mcclure . a group of people search for a lost expedition in the artic . they find a weird tropical world ( pellucidar ) . click image for details .\ni don ' t have many box sets but the majority that i do have are tv box sets , which are filed alphabetically after movies . as far as movies go ; my two herzog boxes are under\nh ,\nkubrick under\nk ,\nmarx brothers under\nm ,\nand my man with no name trilogy under\nm .\nalphabetically of course . i do , however , have 2 separate\ncollections\nwith all the disney - kids - family friendly movies grouped together for the youngsters to pick something from .\n. all the dvds in the midnite movies collection are priced below $ 15 dollars . few of them have many extra features , but mgm has still done an excellent job of creating an interesting experience . all the discs contain a factoid section on the back revealing obscure trivia about the movie . most of the discs have a trailer for the film , and some have commentary tracks as well . one disc in particular has a great commentary track . we reviewed\nmgm ' s midnite movies lineup includes four other double - feature discs : the biker classics angel unchained and cycle savages ( executive - produced by mike curb , who became california ' s lieutenant governor ) ; the sci - fi thrillers invisible invaders and journey to the seventh planet ; the horror films cry of the banshee ( with vincent price ) and edgar allan poe ' s murders in the rue morgue ; and the frankie avalon beach flicks musclebeach party and ski party .\n4 movies include region : region 1 ( u . s . and canada only . read more about dvd formats . ) . dvd release date : september 10 , 2013 . number of discs : 4 .\nthey are divided into separate categories : movies , tv series , concerts , sports ( wrestling videos mostly ) , trailer compilations , and i ' m thinking of starting a separate section for documentaries now that i have a large amount .\ndude you did a lot of work . i have truly enjoyed the midnite movie collections and looked foward to them every year . too bad fox messed it up , but there is a chance they could return in some form . thanks for this trip down memory lane . the aip films were always the best .\nmike , it looks like part of the list is missing . horror classics 50 movie pack and sci - fi classics 50 movies both have a weird cutoff and don\u2019t seem to add up to 50 . you might want to check that out .\nwikipedia did all the work , allen , all i did was cut and paste and alter it a bit . my original intent was to present a pictorial history of all the movies , that is until i went to wikipedia and saw just how many movies and how many times they were released . wow ! that would have been a lot of photos . i think my ambition was sorely tested . and , some how , i can ' t help feeling that i have failed you all .\nmost tower stores even have distinct\nmidnight movies\nsections , filled with as many as 100 oddball films , from cult classics such as john waters ' hairspray to vintage oddities like reefer madness and the lascivious\nfritz the cat\nunderground cartoons .\ndvds & blu - ray discs \u2514 movies all categories alcohol & food antiques art baby books , magazines business cameras cars , bikes , boats clothing , shoes , accessories coins collectables computers / tablets & networking crafts dolls , bears electronics gift cards & vouchers health & beauty home appliances home entertainment home & garden industrial jewellery & watches movies music musical instruments pet supplies phones & accessories pottery , glass services sporting goods stamps tickets , travel toys , hobbies vehicle parts & accessories video games & consoles lots more . . .\ni ' ve moved probably 4 times in the last few years , and i ' ll probably have to move again in another year or so , so my collection is a disorganized mess right now . i have my arrow , scream , 88 , vinegar syndrome , criterion and godzilla blu - rays together in alphabetical order , and my mondo macabro , mst3k and midnite movies dvds are all together . apart from that bit of organization , stuff is kind of everywhere until i get a more stable living arrangement . what ' s on the shelves is out of order , and tons still in boxes that i ' m slowly selling .\nscream collection ( 1 - 3 bonus ) discs very good , paper cover slightly ripped . silent hill . the amityville horror . great lot of 26 horror / sci - fi movies / films dvds . 28 weeks later . the ring twovery good , ex - rental : sharpie on front of disc .\ni catalogue my dvd , dvdrs , cds , cdrs , tapes and vinyl in a releational database in my palm pda . when i buy a dvd i stick a small adhesive label on the spine with a number , and put the dvd on a shelf in numerical order . in the database i can search by director , or title . if i look up , for example\ngallo , vincent\n, i would immediately see whatever movies , cds , etc i have by him . i think the interesting discussion is about database data structure . cataloguing movies is easy ; i find music more difficult .\ni have several ways of organizing . . . some by : - director / actor - pretty much just cronenberg , anderson , smith , carpenter , lynch and schwarzenegger films at the moment . - case type - all the hd slim cases , snapper cases , boxed sets and some of the double - wide alpha cases are bundled together . - genre - westerns , martial arts , sci - fi , tv series and pretty much anything that doesn ' t fit in the other categories . - studio - all the midnite movies , hammer films , most criterions , etc . - collectible packaging - the majority sit on the top of the shelves . usually the type of case takes top priority over the others , but it depends .\ni order simply alphebatically . however , simply . . . there are a couple of issues with that system as well : * for foreign movies : which title to use ? the original ( foreign ) or the english one ? is it shichinin no samurai or seven samurai ? i tend to go with the original title , unless the foreign title is too hard to remember ; ) * and how about articles ( the , a , il , le , la , der , . . . ) ? do you take it into account or not ? sort on the maltese falcon or maltese falcon , the ? i noticed that imdb for instance , spells english movie titles with the article in front ( e . g . the graduate urltoken but foreign movies with the article in the end ! ( e . g . buono , il brutto , il cattivo , il urltoken i myself ignore the article when sorting my movies . i believe this is one of the fun things about collecting things in general , discussions like these ! : thumbs :\nyou might want to add ( under box sets ) roger corman collection , which contains five ( 5 ) midnight movies among it ' s eight titles : gas - s - s ; the premature burial ; the trip ; the wild angels ; x : the man with x - ray eyes ( as well as bloody mama ; a bucket of blood and the young racers . )\nbest buy will be offering yet another dvd exclusive . in a deal with mgm home entertainment , the mass merchant will exclusively sell a dozen\nmidnite movies\ndouble - feature titles . the line will be in stores aug . 24 . the titles are\ngas - s - s - s ,\nthe ghost of dragstrip hollow ,\nghost and the invisible bikini ,\nhells belles ,\nthe incredible two - headed transplant ,\ninvasion of the bee girls ,\ninvasion of the star creatures ,\nthe land that time forgot ,\nmadhouse ,\nthe return of count yorga ,\ntentacles\nand\nwild in the streets .\nthis deal follows an announcement earlier this week that best buy will offer the exclusive elton john dvd\ndream ticket\nthis fall . last year , the chain was the exclusive retailer for the rolling stones '\nfour flicks .\na - z within rough genre / geographical categories . so i have , for movies , 1 , the fox discs , they have spine numbers so they , are by series number ; 2 , action / thriller / adventure / crime / war / western ; 3 , science fiction ; 4 , horror ; 5 , martial arts ; 6 , japanese ( live and anime seperate ) ; 7 , korean . plus some that don ' t fit roughly into those categories . tv discs are in roughly the same order . all the fancy box / series / studio sets are kept seperate displayed on the shelves of a small glass fronted display cabinet . tried by star / director / etc . in the past but unlike vhs i don ' t have , as yet , that many clint or duke movies to make that worthwhile .\na great mgm midnite movie double bill . empire is madness in spades . joannie gets very wet and very cross . everyone else looks unhappy , and the ants are . . . . well , lets say they leave a lot to be desired . the first 58 mins are standard\ngroup in peril\non land and in water - lots of water , and takes a while to get going , but . . . then at 59 mins in . . . enter albert salmi and total sky high bonkers plot . to say any more really would / could spoil your vicarious pleasure . this is an awful film but good fun . next . . . tentacles . . . i thought this would be terrible but it wasn ' t ( well . . define\nterrible\n, it ' s in the eye of the beholder ) . the acting here is even worse . dare i say most of the cast ( inc huston / winters and especially bo hopkins ) look and sound stoned / drunk / bored out of their skulls , and that makes it fun to watch - will hopkins actually finish the sentence he has just started ? ? actually winters is very good as is claude akins , but even he seems very unsure of how to say his lines . good photography , excellent print ( picture and sound ) and no carboard monster shots all help to make this fun nonsense . shame about the climax which is botched , but don ' t be put off . good price and real\nmidnite movies\n. recomended .\nalphabetically of course . for some reason , none of my friends can believe that i took the time to organize close to 700 titles . of course , when you start at # 1 . . . it ' s not very hard ! i keep my blu - ray / hd - dvd seperate , then dvd ( movies ) , documentaries , music concerts , stand up comedy acts . tv shows have their own seperate stand .\nthere are four dario argento movies on this list , and this is his most well known and almost impossible to classify as giallo . trust me , we could have added another six argento films to this list , but that would have been unfair and not very representative to some of the other great masters that have worked within his sub - genre of filmmaking . but no giallo list would ever be complete without ' suspiria ' , a gorgeous and brutal act of creation and destruction from a man who is , quite easily , the best italian director , ever .\nhow do you sort out your classic film collection ? i ' m not talking about any of the online methods of cataloguing your dvds , i mean , how do you physically sort them out so that they ' re all to hand ? i ' m trying , after six years or more of buying these shiny circular discs , to bring a little order to chaos ( after hunting for two days for that copy of junior bonner that was , in reality , staring me right in the face . . . ) but a couple of days of shifting these damn things around shelves later , i don ' t think i ' m any closer . the first thought that occured was sort them into genres ; westerns , war , horror , sci - fi etc . but i also tend to follow the work of certain stars ( recently been snapping up all the peter cushing i could ) , or directors ; so , i take all my john wayne westerns out of the ' westerns ' section and put them together with all the duke ' s other films . but then i have a john ford section . . . do i keep my anchor bay and criterion discs together ? the ' studio classics ' ? midnite movies ? and what the hell do i do with the box sets ? nightmare . . . how do you sort your collection of classics on dvd ?\n1 ) open bluray 2 ) throw case + artwork in trash 3 ) make bluray iso image on my computer 4 ) copy bluray iso image onto external 8tb horror hard drive 5 ) toss disc into binder from there they are organized a - m on the hard drive . subfolders for some of the collections like noes and friday movies . easy peasy lemon squeezy ! i have started to use the ember media manager to download artwork + trailers into the movie subfolders . i think this will be fun when browsing my digital collection and someone wants to watch a trailer for a movie they haven ' t seen .\nstrange invaders this is one of the more odd films in the collection . it ' s a late 80\u00bfs piece with some homesteading aliens setting up shop in the american midwest . naturally , the locals run across them and all sorts of mayhem ensues . not as interesting a film as some of the others but a great trip into the land of power ties . a fourth batch of movies is coming out in december . since we didn\u00bft cover these that well when they were originally released , i also wanted to introduce you to sets two and one . check out the following pages for the rest of this great collection .\nif you ' re keeping track , this is the second mario bava film to make the list . and what a great movie ! even if you ' re not a giallo fan , this is still a movie for movie fans . beautiful cinematography ; elegant , gorgeous women ( another classic element of giallo filmmaking ) ; and more brutal murder set pieces that defy logic . like all bava horror movies , the pace is brilliant , and the camerawork is genius . set against the backdrop of the fashion industry , a mysterious killer is knocking off beautiful women via some disturbing methods , and filled with some rather unsavory characters to keep the viewer guessing about the killer ' s identity .\nwho ' s going to be the first to link to the 100 existing threads on this topic ? anyway , right now a good chunk of my collection is in boxes due to a lack of space . when i can get proper shelving set up mine will be back in alphabetical order . i do separate tv and movies , and i have a few small sections for things like concert dvds , stand up and documentaries . as an extension of this , what does everyone do with their hd and bd ? right now mine are both apart from the sd . i ' ve toyed with the idea of mixing them right in though . with them in their own section i find myself going straight there to pick a movie and completely neglecting the hundreds of sd titles . not to mention i ' m starting to end up with some series spanning multiple formats .\ni ' ve actually reverted back from my anti - collector aesthetic back in 2013 . being that i ' ve settled down in the past two years and am far less transient , i ' ve put all of my blu - rays back in their cases and have them displayed proudly in our living room . i have some of the major companies grouped together , such as arrow , scream / shout factory , blue underground , synapse , grindhouse , kino lorber , criterion , severin , vinegar syndrome , and troma . eventually i ' ll probably organize raro video and olive films into their own sections as i acquire more of their titles . the rest are just organized alphabetically . i ' m running into the space problem again , though . as a couple , we ' re big on\nstuff .\nmy stuff is movies and records . hers is mid - century furniture and tiki . so we both have a mutual understanding of our individual obsessions .\nup in my 3rd floor little\nman loft\nif you will . . . . . . i have my dvds on wall racks . 6 of them lined up in 3 rows . they ' re all horror except for one rack which consist of my favorite comedies . then i have a big shelf i made in wood shop back in high school screwed into the wall below them . the shelf contains all my\netc\nstuff like tv seasons , box sets , stand up comedy specials , sports dvds and what not . also where my scorsese and other films i own that don ' t fall into horror or comedy can be found . but i ' ve never gone out of my way to alphabetize them . if i ' m in the mood for a comedy , i know where i ' m looking . the rest are horror . the only ones i put actual thought into where they stand are sequels and some of the bigger name directors you can find their movies together . . . . . . . like all the rob zombie films are next to each other , eli roth , craven , etc etc .\nwelcome to the forum , and have fun with the organizing . i envy you and the ease of working with only 600 titles . organizing 4 - 5000 titles is virtually impossible for me . due to space , i simply can ' t display them all . it would not be physically possible in this time / space continuum . so i have a lot of stuff in binders , or on bookcases that can go two deep . on those , i mainly put tv seasons , where i can store things more easily to enable me to know / remember what is in the hidden back row . i can have something like seasons 1 - 4 and 10 in the first column , with seasons 5 - 9 behind them . my main movie collection is on a wall of shelving , about 2000 films alphabetically . but since they all won ' t fit on that wall , i have other bookcases with shelves devoted to certain genres or series . one shelf has all my disney films , tv series , and books . one shelf is all star trek and star wars . one shelf is all kevin smith books and movies . one bookcase is all christmas titles . but for the most part , and if i had the space , everything would be strictly alphabetical .\nmost of my collection is in alphabetical order . tv box sets are alphabetical as well . blu - rays too . i ' ve broken up a few into separate collections : bond films ( in order of release ) p . t . anderson films ( order of release ) spielberg films ( order of release ) tarantino films ( order of release ) burton films ( order of release ) kevin smith\njersey saga\n( order of release ) star wars films ( episode order , tv shows then documentaries ) godzilla films ( order of release ) romero ' s dead films ( order of release ) disney films ( order of release , direct - to - video , pixar [ order of release ] , live action films [ order of release ] , documentaries ) batman / superman / batman beyond / justice league sets & movies ( continuity order ) i have a\nhidden\ncollection tucked away under the stairs which houses my doctor who dvds ( episode order ) , foreign box sets ( the host 4 - disc set , casshern 3 - disc , etc ) , oop titles and metal cases ( walt disney treasures , steelbooks , oldboy , etc ) . i use to have my criterions in their own collection as well but have recently intigrated them into the main collection . shit . i need help .\ncan ' t wait to see jack nicholson in about schmidt when it comes to dvd june 3 ? catch him in stores now in a 1968 b - movie on dvd called psych - out .\na young jack nicholson and susan strasberg in psych - out , set during 1967 ' s summer of love .\nthough stores will make plenty of space for oscar winners coming to video this summer ( frida , june 10 ; chicago , aug . 19 ) , schlocky fare such as psych - out and cycle savages also is finding buyers .\nwe definitely sell that stuff . we ' ve always done well with it ,\nsays rick timmermans , the director of video merchandising for tower records , the 98 - store , west sacramento - based chain .\npeople like these films for different reasons ,\ntimmermans says .\nsome of them watch them just for kicks , to have some fun . others do them in conjunction with certain extracurricular activities .\npsych - out stars nicholson and bruce dern as hippies who help a deaf runaway find her brother in san francisco during 1967 ' s notorious summer of love . the trip finds peter fonda stumbling through his first acid trip .\nit ' s hysterical ,\nsays mark dana , a physician living in carlsbad , calif .\nthey present a segment of society i don ' t normally interact with , except maybe on a clinical level , like in a drunken stupor , in the emergency room .\nthese films are now in most big video stores , including blockbuster , the nation ' s no . 1 rental chain .\nnearly 60 films have come to dvd since the launch , many of them double features , says alex carloss , senior vice president of domestic marketing for mgm .\na double feature of the screaming skulls and the giant leeches , with a separate audio track that replicates the sound of a vintage drive - 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reagan is the slightly concerned female lead .\nstars vincent price , robert quarry , peter cushing and beryl reed . you can ' t keep a good monster down . price is back as the mutilated evil dr . phibes . click image for details .\nstars sandra dee , dean stockwell , ed begley and lloyd bochner . a creepy young man shows up in a local library and steals the necronomican , a book on the mystic evils of a long - forgotten race of supernatural beings . click image for details .\ninvisible invaders ( 1959 ) / journey to the seventh planet ( 1962 ) - double feature . click image for details .\na spaceship crew isolated in space with an alien aboard . a huge lizard man ( ray\ncrash\ncorrigan ) rips through metal hatches and stalks the crew . horrifying and claustrophobic with marshall thompson . click image for details .\nstars grant cramer and suzanne snyder . tounge - in - cheek sci - fi cult favorite . really nasty gremlin creatures from another planet land on earth . their spaceship diguised as a circus tent . click image for details .\noutside of a european castle a strange spacecraft lands . a being with a large , weird head tries to commnicate with robert clarke and others in the castle . is he friendly or malevolent ? click image for details .\nstars tommy kirk and yvonne craig . from low - budget master director larry buchanon comes mars needs women ! mars is out of ' em , and they ' re heading for earth to pick - up a few chicks . mind - numbing humor . oh , make it stop . . . .\nfour features on two dvd set from mgm : phantom from 10 , 000 leagues , beast with 1 , 000 , 000 eyes , war - gods of the deep and at the earth ' s core .\nradiation brings to life an underwater caterpillar that grows to enormous ( heck , monsterous ) proportions . this was a great saturday night flick on tv with all the neighborhood kids huddled around the tv .\nmom , make some popcorn !\nphantom from 10 , 000 leagues ( 1956 ) / the beast with a million eyes ( 1956 ) - double feature . click image for details .\nitalian mario bava space gothic . astronauts land on planet , only to be slowly turned into vampires themselves . weird photography , creepy sets and fast pacing make this pretty cool . commentary by mario bava historian tim lucas , still gallery , trailers .\nstars paul lemat , nancy allen , kenneth tobey and june lockhart . a throw - back to the 1950 ' s alien invasion films with 50s veterans : kenneth tobey ( the thing , it conquered the world ) and june lockhart . click image for details .\nstars rosey grier and ray milland . racist ray milland ' s head is transplanted onto rosey grier ' s body . not - to - be - taken - seriously drive - in fun for . . . . well , some of the family ! ha . samuel arkoff ' s crazy production . original theatrical trailer included .\nstars ray milland , dick miller and don rickles ( ! ) . a scientist discovers a way to see through things . . . . but sometimes cool discoveries go very , very wrong . a roger corman production .\nphone : ( 724 ) 238 - 4317 call anytime ! leave a message if we don ' t pick - up and we ' ll call you back .\nwith any purchase , you will receive a free e - mail newsletter subscription to the creepy classics news . if you do not wish the newsletter , please e - mail : creepyclassics @ creepyclassics . com .\nnot to long ago and the commentary track from roger corman was one of the most fascinating i\u00bfve ever listened to . without further ado , here\u00bfs the line up in set three :\na deliriously fun mars movie that finds a courageous band of space explorers going up against carnivorous plants and bat - rat - spider - crab creaturess all hell bent on destroying mankind . this movie gets played on amc frequently and is one of my all time favorites .\nanother civilization at the center of the earth story . pellucidar is an underground empire where gargantuan pterodactyls torture and enslave humanoids . but all that could change when a surface - dwelling scientist ( peter cushing ) and an american businessman ( doug mcclure ) drive their powerful \u00bfiron mole\u00bf straight into pellucidar .\nradiation was the bane of movie characters in 50\u00bfs and 60\u00bfs . in empire , adapted from a story by h . g . wells , soap queen joan collins and robert lansing are vacationers on an isolated island fighting off voracious ants that have become monsters after ingesting radioactive waste .\nrichard boone and theodore birkel star in this chiller about a cemetery manager who finds he may have the power of life and death by sticking pins into a map of the graveyard .\nsome of the dvds in this collection are definitely on the outer limit of odd . in morons , some dim witted aliens with british accents crash - lands on earth , do a bit of shopping and have an all around good time . brother from another planet it ain\u00bft , but it is a hoot .\none of my favorite genres of the b - movie world is lost or hidden civilizations , and this is one of the better ones . an expedition team searches for a lost colleague by tracing his last steps in the frozen arctic . there they discover a tropical oasis in the middle of the ice .\ni\u00bfve never seen this one but i have friends who swear by it . the film is set on the cornish coast in 1903 where a group of people discover an underwater city of immortals run by vincent price who live in an aquatic city with their enslaved gill men .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html + rdfa 1 . 1 / / en\nthe online extension of billboard magazine , urltoken is the essential online destination for the music business .\ncopyright \u00a9 1995 - 2018 ebay inc . all rights reserved . accessibility , user agreement , privacy , cookies and adchoice\nthe sentinel . thrillers / horror . the legacy . sealed dvd . region 1 dvd / usa plasyers . award winning service . check out our 100 % happy . order before 3pm est .\nblu - 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4 film set . on three dvds blood harvest 80 ' s slasher starringtiny tim two versions of black candles alt version naked dreams . estigma aka stigma directed by jose larraz evil eye aka exorcismo starring jorge rivero\nthe vampire warrioress selene leads the battle against humankind . underworld : the legacy collection ( blu - ray / all 4 films ) underworld : evolution underworld : rise of the lycans underworld : awakening .\nmodel number : d61191233d . manufacturer part number d61191233d . product model d61191233d . chucky - complete 7 - movie collection ( dvd ) ( 7discs ) . the complete collection of seven chucky films . manufacturer : uni dist corp mca .\nlot is for a great collector ' s item : the unlucky charms dvd limited collector ' s edition cereal box set . - the super - fun , super - naughty , super - magical unlucky charms feature film dvd , fortified with super - special features !\ncount dracula and his vampire bride ( 1973 , widescreen edition ) . horror of dracula / . dracula has risen from the grave . vincent price and christopher lee horror collection . all box sets in very glossy clean condition !\nsoon , a series of terrifying events make it clear : this jane doe may not be dead . the latest from troll hunter director andre ovredal is a scarily unpredictable , supernatural shocker that never lets up .\nyou will be getting puppet master dvd boxed set that is in good condition . the box itself has regular shelf wear . the cases and discs are scratch free .\nafter being salvaged from the evidence morgue by his ex - 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{"id": 56412, "summary": [{"text": "birla corporation limited , is an indian-based flagship company of the m p birla group of companies , founded by shri ghanshyam das birla in the late 1910s and carried on by madhav prasad birla .", "topic": 32}, {"text": "in the 1890s , birla corporation was a jute manufacturing company , but over time , it grew to operate four main divisions : cement , jute , vinoleum , and auto trim .", "topic": 16}, {"text": "it is not a part of the aditya birla group , a multinational conglomerate with products ranging from metals , cements , textiles , agricultural businesses , telecommunications , it , and financial services .", "topic": 12}, {"text": "formerly known as birla jute manufacturing company limited , with the expansion of divisions , the company changed their name in 1998 to birla corporation limited . ", "topic": 36}], "title": "birla corporation", "paragraphs": ["birla education trust and ors . vs . birla corporation ltd . and ors .\nbirla corporation ltd . stock price , share price , live bse / nse , birla corporation ltd . bids offers . buy / sell birla corporation ltd . news & tips , & f & o ; quotes\nbirla corporation limited , is an indian - based flagship company of the m p birla group ofhistory . . before birla corporation ltd . . founding of birla corporation ltd . in , birla corporation merged with its subsidiary company , talavadi cements ltd as the firm could not meet requirements for raw materials due to\nbirla corporation statement of investor complaints for the quarter ended 31 . 03 . 2017\nyou can view full text of the director ' s report for birla corporation ltd .\nbirla corporation ( bcorp ) reported a decline in volumes by 10 % yo . .\nbirla corporation\u2019s ( bcorp ) volumes grew strongly by 11 % yoy ( est . .\nbirla corporation limited , . . . harsh lodha and his brother , aditya lodha were indicted in 2013 for malpractice . three members of the birla corporation , . . .\ncalcutta , july 25 : mp birla flagship birla corporation ltd has decided to merge its subsidiary talavadi cements ltd with itself .\nin volume terms , it would give birla corporation annual cement capacity of 14 million tonnes .\nbirla education trust and ors . vs . birla corporation ltd . and ors . ( 20 . 08 . 2014 - clb )\nbirla corporation disclosures under reg . 29 ( 2 ) of sebi ( sast ) regulations , 2011\nm / s . birla corporation ltd vs commnr . of central excise on 26 july , 2005\nadventz investments and holdings ltd . & ors . v . birla corporation ltd . & ors .\nbirla corporation received the best corporate ethics award for 2008 from the indian institute of planning and management .\nbirla corporation has regularly been receiving capexil awards for cement exports since the last more than 15 years .\nmp birla cement chetak is a popular product of birla corporation limited . the fine grains of silica in the fly ash mixed . . .\npriyamvada birla was the wife of madhav prasad ( mp ) birla and aunt of billionaire businessperson kumar mangalam birla .\nbirla corporation limited birla building ( 3rd & 4th floors ) , 9 / 1 , r . n . mukherjee road , kolkata \u2013 700 001\nbirla corporation , the flagship company of the m p birla group , has signed a memorandum of understanding with the assam mineral development corporation , to set up a one - million tonne greenfield cement plant in assam .\nadventz investments and holdings ltd . & ors . v . birla corporation ltd . & ors . - ram jethmalani\nmore topics : birla corp . ltd | priyamvada birla | aditya vikram birla | ht media ltd | lakshmi niwas mittal |\nthe two are senior partners of chartered accountant firm lodha & co . harsh vardhan lodha is the chairman of birla corporation , an mp birla group company .\nbirla corporation ( bcl ) , a flagship company of m p birla group , operates four division cement , jute , vinoleum and auto trim division . it was incorporated in 1919 by madhav prasadji as birla jute manufacturing company . later its steadily grew in a multiproduct corporation . the company crossed the rs . 1300 \u2013 crore turnover mark and the name was changed to birla corporation in 1998 .\naditya birla memorial hospital is a homage and tribute to late shri aditya vikram birla .\nlink legal india law services partner shubha karra has joined aditya birla management corporation as general manager in its corporate legal cell .\nthe cement division of birla corporation limited has seven plants , two each at satna ( m . p . ) - satna cement works & birla vikas cement . . .\nbirla corporation ( bcl ) , a flagship company of m p birla group , operates four division cement , jute , vinoleum and auto trim division . it was incorporated in\nbirla corporation compliance certificate pursuant to regulation 40 ( 10 ) of sebi ( listing obligations and disclosure requirements ) regulatio . . .\nbirla corporation limited is the flagship company of the m . p . birla group . incorporated as birla jute manufacturing company limited in 1919 , it was late mr . madhav prasad birla who gave shape to it . as chairman of the company , he transformed it from a manufacturer of jute goods to a leading multi - product corporation with widespread activities . under the chairmanship of mrs . priyamvada birla , the company crossed the rs . 1 , 300 - crore turnover mark and the name was changed to birla corporation limited in 1998 .\nbirla corporation compliance certificate pursuant to regulation 7 ( 3 ) of sebi ( listing obligations and disclosure requirements ) regulations , . . .\na group of shareholders filed a petition in the company law board ( clb ) restraining birla corporation from appointing lodha as its chairman .\npilani is the single largest shareholder of century textiles , which is under the control of birla family patriarch basant kumar birla and his grandson kumar mangalam birla .\nlodha was co - chairperson of all m . p . birla companies from 1999 while no birla except nopany was on any m . p . birla board .\nbirla corporation statement of investor complaint under reg . 13 ( 3 ) of sebi ( lodr ) regulations , 2015 for quarter ended december 31 , 2016\nbirla corporation - disclosure as per regulation 52 ( 5 ) of securities and exchange board of india ( listing obligations and disclosure requirements ) regulations , 2015 .\nin corporate circles , therefore , lodha ' s new - found status was hardly a surprise . even when madhav prasad was the chairman , birla corporation was run by professional managers . jute was a sunshine industry then , and in keeping , the company used to go by the name of birla jute manufacturing company . in 1983 , the name was changed to birla jute & industries ; in 1997 , it was rechristened birla corporation .\nyou can view announcement date , effective date , dividend type ( interim , final and special ) , and percentage of dividend given information for birla corporation ltd .\ndr . pragnya ram group executive president , corporate communications & csr aditya birla management corporation private limited aditya birla centre , 1st floor , ' c ' wing s . k . ahire marg , worli mumbai 400 030 .\nbirla corporation ltd . , incorporated in the year 1919 , is a company ( having a market cap of rs 5500 . 88 crore ) operating in cement sector .\nthe subsidiaries of the company are birla jute supply company , lok cements , talavadi cements , budge budge floorcoverings , thiruvaiyaru industries , birla cement ( assam ) , birla north east cement , new\u2013age cement and m . p . birla group services .\nbirla vikas cement satna cement works vindhyachal steel foundry p . o . birla vikas , satna - 485 005 , madhya pradesh\nm . p . birla wanted the companies to be run by the birla foundation or any other trust after his death .\nin contention were the assets of a jute and cement manufacturer , a modest performer . the reason it set the dovecotes aflutter at birla house is that priyamvada birla , widow of birla corporation promoter madhav prasad ( grand uncle to kumar mangalam birla of the aditya birla group , probably the best - known birla today ) had bequeathed her estate , believed to be around rs 5 , 000 crore , to well - known kolkata - based chartered accountant , rajendra singh lodha in july 2004 .\nthe relationship hit a rough patch in recent years after the death of priyamvada birla , widow of m . p . birla .\nyashovardhan birla , smt . laxmi devi newar and smt . radha devi mohatta . the sisters are also supporting the birla family .\nthe birla family has been united in their fight against the lodhas over the will . but the effort of the family - brothers b . k . birla and k . k . birla ( sons of g . d . birla and first cousins of m . p . birla ) , g . p . birla ( son of b . m . birla and a first cousin of m . p . birla ) , and yashovardhan birla ( grandnephew of m . p . birla ) - to get directly involved in the legal matters suffered a setback after the supreme court held that only g . p . birla , of the four , had caveatable interest , as he was one of the executers of priyamvada birla ' s will in 1982 . now cases against the lodhas are being pursued by the legal heirs of laxmi devi newar , sister of m . p . birla . k . k . birla and g . p . birla have since passed away .\nthe institute of chartered accountants of india ( icai ) has suspended the membership of harsh vardhan lodha , chairman of birla corporation , and his brother aditya vikram lodha for three months .\nthe evening commenced with the ganesh vandana , followed by a traditional lamp - lighting ceremony by br nahar ( managing director , birla corporation ) , and sandeep ranjan ghose ( executive president \u2013 sales , marketing & logistics , birla corporation ) . this was followed by the emcee asking all present to stand up for the buniyad anthem which was conceptualised by servmarc communion .\npost this , an award ceremony was also hosted to gratify 50 of birla corporation\u2019s premium partners for their ace performance in the fy 2015 - 16 . the awards were interspersed with choreographed dance acts , mapping sequences , key speeches by birla corporation officials , the launch of \u2018club ultimate\u2019 through crm mapping and an av and emcee interactions with the audience and company representatives .\nin the years leading to priyamvada ' s death , lodha had secured her confidence , too . priyamvada birla was\nbadi ma\nfor lodha and he carried out her wishes to the hilt . lodha was appointed co - chairman of birla corporation in 2001 , roughly three years before priyamvada birla ' s death .\nin 2004 , when priyamvada birla died , birla corporation ' s profits were modest at rs 41 . 56 crore , but a civil suit filed by some birla family members in 2010 , claimed the assets of madhav prasad and priyamvada birla to be worth rs 20 , 000 crore ( they were valued at rs 5 , 000 crore at the start of the battle in 2004 ) .\nbirla corporation limited will have 87 . 5 per cent equity in the new joint venture company and the balance 12 . 5 per cent will be allotted free of cost to the amdc .\nat stake is ownership of the m . p . birla group . m . p . birla was the nephew of g . d . birla and cousin of k . k . birla , b . k . birla and g . p . birla . m . p . birla group ' s prized assets include birla corporation , the family ' s first business concern set up on the banks of river bhagirathi by g . d . birla in 1920 . the group also runs m . p . birla planetarium , belle vue clinic , south point school and m . p . birla foundation higher secondary schools in kolkata , and prestigious medical institutions like bombay hospital , birla vikas hospitals in satna , sidhi and indore . the group also has a 25 per cent stake in pilani investments , one of the birlas ' key companies . that the lodhas , the outsiders , hold such a major stake in pilani investments is causing heartburn to the birlas .\nbirla corporation ltd has submitted to bse a copy of disclosure as per regulation 52 ( 5 ) of securities and exchange board of india ( listing obligations and disclosure requirements ) regulations , 2015 .\nkolkata : rajendra singh lodha , 66 , chairman of birla corp . ltd who is fighting a court battle with some members of the extended birla family over the estate of priyamvada birla , died in london following a heart attack . he was visiting b . k . birla , head of the eponymous bk birla group , in his flat in london .\nmuch water has flown under the howrah bridge since then and harsh lodha became the chairman of birla corporation . birla corporations has since then grown at an enormous rate and the company\u2019s net profit was valued at rs . 2 , 707 crore on march 31 , 2016 .\nbirla corporation has made it to the prestigious list of ' 200 best under a billion $ ' companies in the asia\u2013pacific region , published by forbes asia , in its october 9 , 2009 issue .\nduring the first quarter ended june , birla corporation has reported a decline in net profit at rs 45 . 99 crore against rs 84 . 74 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous year .\nthe project will enjoy statutory incentives for setting up industry in the backward region in the north - east . birla corporation limited has been selected for the project through open bidding from among 23 companies .\nthe rs 2 , 400 - crore birla corporation has cement manufacturing plants at durgapur ( west bengal ) , raebareli ( uttar pradesh ) , satna ( madhya pradesh ) and chanderia ( rajasthan ) .\nearlier this week , birla corporation announced that it had agreed to a transaction with lafarge india whereby it would acquire its jojobera and sonadih units for an enterprise value of rs 5 , 000 crore .\nthe development adds to the long list of legal battles between the lodha and birla families since 2004 over the control of the mp birla empire .\nthe three subsidiary companies namely , thiruvaiyaru industries limited , birla north east cement limited and birla corporation cement manufacturing plc , ethiopia are under the process of voluntary winding up . in view of the aforesaid , these subsidiaries have not been considered in preparing the consolidated balance sheet .\nbut lodha was no stranger to the birla family . his entry into birla ' s inner circle was via basant kumar ' s son , the late aditya vikram birla . lodha ' s financial acumen gained him the position of financial advisor in many birla companies , including madhav prasad ' s .\nlast month , at the birla corporation agm , lodha had said that the company would achieve a capacity of 15 million tonnes in the next four years . as things stand , it could happen sooner than that .\nthe event drew to a close with the emcees requesting biswajit matilal ( vp \u2013 corporate communication , birla corporation ) to deliver the vote of thanks . dinner and cocktail marked the end of the high - energy event .\nbirla corporation has grown from a rs 1 , 763 - crore or rs 17 . 63 billion company to rs 3 , 200 crore or rs 32 billion ; profitability , however , has suffered due to the slowdown .\nbirla corporation ltd has informed bse that a meeting of the board of directors of the company will be held on may 16 , 2018 , inter alia , to consider and approve the standalone and consolidated audited . . .\nbirla corp closes above 30 - day moving average of 715 . 81 today .\nbirla corp closes below 30 - day moving average of 721 . 07 today .\nbirla corp closes above 30 - day moving average of 722 . 11 today .\nbirla corp closes below 30 - day moving average of 722 . 11 today .\nbirla corp closes below 50 - day moving average of 727 . 91 today .\nbirla corp closes above 30 - day , 50 - day moving average today .\nbirla corp closes above 30 - day moving average of 722 . 38 today .\nbirla corp closes below 30 - day moving average of 723 . 10 today .\nbirla corp closes above 30 - day moving average of 723 . 50 today .\nbirla corp closes below 30 - day moving average of 724 . 06 today .\nbirla corp closes above 30 - day moving average of 726 . 60 today .\nbirla corp closes below 50 - day moving average of 743 . 80 today .\nbirla corp closes above 50 - day moving average of 743 . 82 today .\nbirla corp closes below 30 - day moving average of 743 . 64 today .\nthe aditya birla group : transcending business ( download pdf 1 . 03 mb )\npriyamvada birla didn\u2019t have a child who could have been the direct successor to her will . lodha who was renowned for his financial acumen , had secured priyamvada\u2019s confidence in the years leading to her death . he had been appointed as co - chairman of birla corporation three years before her death in 2001 .\nbirla corporations main business is that of cement . apart from that , the company does business in jute , vinoleum and auto trim . the corporation is involved in various social initiatives and supports health , education and social welfare .\nthe roots of the aditya birla group date back to the 19th century in the picturesque town of pilani set amidst the rajasthan desert . it was here that seth shiv narayan birla started trading in cotton , laying the foundation for the house of birla .\naditya birla fashion and retail ltd . \u2019s ` planet fashion\u2019 launches 2nd store in bhatinda\nto say the legal battles that followed between the birla family and lodha over priyamvada birla ' s estate was dramatic would be putting it mildly . legal luminaries like arun jaitley and ram jethmalani descended on kolkata to represent the birla family in different cases . a letter written by the late gajanan birla ( yashovardhan birla ' s grandfather ) in the presence of none other than the father of nation , surfaced . more wills of madhav prasad and priyamvada birla , other than the fateful 1999 one , came to light .\nannual dealer conference 2016 was seamlessly delivered by servmarc communion at ramoji film city hyderabad . the conference , held on july 18 , was a reward & recognition programme for birla corporation\u2019s premium partners associated with them on a pan - india level .\nradha devi mohta and devendra kumar mantri have moved a petition before calcutta high court , seeking an order that would force birla corporation to abandon its decision to take control of anil ambani - owned reliance cement for rs 4 , 800 crore .\nthe cement division of birla corporation limited has 10 plants at seven locations , satna & maihar ( madhya pradesh ) , raebareli & kundanganj ( uttar pradesh ) , chanderia ( rajasthan ) , butibori ( maharashtra ) and durgapur ( west bengal ) .\nthe mou was signed by b r nahar , executive director & chief executive officer of birla corporation limited , and j p baruah , managing director , amdc , in the presence of shri tarun gogoi , chief minister of assam , and harsh lodha .\nmuch water has flowed under the howrah bridge in the past decade , with little outcome for birla corporation . the court battles are still running their course . the total number of cases ran to 110 at one point ; about half are pending judgment . the main case , probate of priyamvada birla alleged will of 1999 , is pending trial .\nfor about 25 years , from the 1950s to the 1980s , sudarshan birla ( madhav prasad ' s cousin lakshmi niwas ' son ) managed satna cement , a unit of birla corporation . sometime before madhav prasad ' s death , priyamvada birla took charge and followed the same pattern of management , restricting personal involvement to policy decisions and relying on some trusted lieutenants to manage the company . lodha was undoubtedly the most important among them .\naditya birla foundation : board of directors \u2022 smt . rajashree birla - chairperson \u2022 shri bihari lal shah - director \u2022 shri ashwin kumar kothari - director \u2022 shri ashkaran agarwal - director\nmp birla cement concrecem has been engineered to offer strength , durability and faster construction time .\naditya birla fashion and retail ltd ( formerly known as pantaloons fashion and retail ltd . )\nthe mp birla firm had written to the board of pilani not to vote in favour of the resolution but it did not heed its request . pilani , named after a place in rajasthan where the birlas originally came from , is majority controlled by bk birla and kumar birla ' s av birla group after they bought out other family members ' stake in 2005 .\npriyamvada birla ' s will must have been made just a few months before her death .\n6 . slp ( civil ) no . 10176 of 2007 has been filed by rajendra singh lodha ( rsl ) challenging appointment of yashovardhan birla ( yb ) as an executor of the will of madhav prasad birla of 1982 in place of priyamvada devi birla ( pdb ) .\nafter priyamvada\u2019s death , the whole birla family was gathered at birla park , birla family residential complex in kolkata when lodha burst on the scene . he read the contents of the will to which he was the sole beneficiary much to the utter disbelief of the people present there .\nthe company has acquired 100 % shares of reliance cement company private limited ( reliance cement ) , a subsidiary of reliance infrastructure limited ( ril ) . after this acquisition , reliance cement has become a wholly - owned material subsidiary of birla corporation limited . the entire cement business of ril has been acquired for an enterprise value of rs . 4 , 800 crores . this acquisition provides birla corporation limited with the ownership of high - quality assets , taking its total capacity from 10 mtpa to 15 . 5 mtpa .\nwhen not fighting in court , birla corporation ' s annual general meetings became a platform for the two parties to slug it out . followers from the two camps ensured the meetings lasted through the day , punctuated by a ruckus from shareholders or proxy shareholders .\nopposing the petition , birla corporation counsel anindya mitra , said ,\npetitioners are not party to the case relating to probate of the company . so they have no locus standi to move such a petition . the court should not hear the case .\nin her will , she left all assets of the mp birla group to lodha . the will was challenged by the birlas . the late k . k . birla , former chairman of\nashish dikshit is the managing director of aditya birla fashion and retail limited , part of aditya birla group , a 41 billion dollar enterprise with presence across multiple sectors , across the globe .\nsources close to the birla family say that even a month ago priyamvada had spoken of her intention of leaving her estate to charity , in line with m . p . birla ' s wishes . there is a convention in the birla family - every sunday younger members visit the elders who are in kolkata . k . k . birla , b . k . birla , g . p . birla and s . k . birla would meet their priyam bhabi ( badi ma in sk ' s case ) . none of them - not even gp and his wife nirmala , who were particularly close to priyamvada - had an inkling of her other plans .\nmp birla cement multicem is a bis - certified ppc cement , specially engineered for infrastructural development .\npeter england people to be india ' s favourite family brand , says mr . kumar mangalam birla\n) was in the headlines for some dramatic reasons last time round . shortly after priyamvada birla (\nthree generations of birlas were present : madhav prasad ' s cousins basant kumar birla ( kumar mangalam ' s grandfather ) and krishna kumar birla ( now late ) , nephews sudarshan kumar and chandrakant and grand nephews sidharth birla ( also sudarshan ' s son ) and yashovardhan birla . madhav prasad and priyamvada had no children , so all of them expected charitable trusts to inherit the estate .\n\u201cthe north east region of the country had significant potential for growth and development , including hydro power , agriculture , tourism , floriculture etc and hoped that the m p birla group would be able to contribute substantially to the region\u2019s industrial growth by becoming one of the major producers of quality cement in the region , \u201d birla corporation chairman , harsh lodha , said .\nbirla corporation had a humdrum existence till the purported will of priyamvada birla catapulted it to enthralled public attention , with all its attendant accusations of fraud , malfeasance and misconduct . this marked the first time this reserved and storied business family , with links to the freedom movement , had faced a controversy of this nature . it certainly stirred kolkata ' s somnolent business world .\nlodha , who was a chartered accountant by profession , had always been close to the birla family . his firm lodha and co . was auditor of a large number of birla companies , but he fell out with the birlas after priyamvada birla bequeathed her estate to him . a bitter legal battle started between lodha and the birla family , which is pending in several courts in kolkata and elsewhere .\nbirla corporation is the flagship company of the m . p birla group of companies . the m . p birla group includes highly reputed companies like universal cables ( power , control and electrical cables and capacitors ) , vindhya telelinks ( telecommunication cables ) , birla ericsson optical ( optical fibre and jelly\u2013filled telephone cables ) , and hindustan gum & chemicals ( guar gum products ) . other than kolkata , birlapur and durgapur , the group ' s plants are located at rewa , satna , raebareli , chanderia , jodhpur , viramgam , bhiwani , gurgaon and chakan ( pune ) .\ncase no . : appeal ( civil ) 5118 of 2003 petitioner : m / s . birla corporation ltd . respondent : commnr . of central excise date of judgment : 26 / 07 / 2005 bench : b . p . singh & s . h . kapadia judgment :\naditya birla fashion and retail ltd ( formerly known as pantaloons fashion and retail ltd . ) > home\ns . visvanathan is the chief financial officer - apparel & retail business of the aditya birla group . the apparel & retail business consists of madura fashion & lifestyle , pantaloons and aditya birla retail ltd .\nthe birlas were not invited to be on the board of any m . p . birla company .\n3 . smt . priyamvada devi birla ( pdb ) and her husband madhav prasad birla ( mpb ) were admittedly very wealthy persons . they owned an industrial empire known as the mp birla group of industries . they were issueless and known for their charitable disposition . they used to run several charitable institutions .\netc . of the companies act , 1956 bearing no . c . p . 1 of 2010 ( birla education trust and others v . birla corporation ltd . and others ) before the company law board ( hereinafter referred to as the\nclb petition\n) seeking various reliefs . the company was served with a copy of the said clb petition under cover of letter dated 11th march , 2010 .\nmp birla cement unique , the excellent quality blended portland slag cement from durgapur cement works comes . . .\naditya birla management overviewtype companyprivatefabrics , industrial gases , aluminum and copper , cement , palm oil , apparel .\nbirla corporation ltd has informed bse that the board of directors of the company at its meeting held on may 16 , 2018 , inter alia , has recommended dividend of rs . 6 . 50 per share ( i . e . 65 % ) on 7 , 70 , 05 , . . .\nthe cement is marketed under the brand names of mp birla cement perfect , ultimate , unique , chetak , psc , samrat , multicem & concrecem , bringing the product under the common brand of m p birla cement .\nthis appeal is squarely covered by our judgment and order pronounced today in m / s . birla corporation ltd . vs . commnr . of central excise [ c . a . no . 5118 / 2003 ] . following the judgment impugned in the aforesaid appeal , the appeal of the appellants herein was dismissed by the tribunal . in view of the fact that we have today allowed the appeal of m / s . birla corporation ltd . in civil appeal no . 5118 / 2003 , this appeal is also allowed and it is held that the appellant is entitled to the modvat credit claimed before the tribunal .\nthis case is squarely covered by our judgment and order in birla corporation ltd . in civil appeal no . 5118 of 2003 pronounced today . following the judgment impugned in the aforesaid appeal , the cegat had dismissed the appeal of the appellant herein . this court having allowed the appeal preferred by m / s . birla corporation ltd . , this appeal must also be allowed . accordingly , this appeal is allowed . the judgment and order of the cegat is set aside and it is held that the appellant herein is entitled to modvat credit claimed before the cegat in respect of the ropeways and spare parts thereof .\nbirla cement works chanderia cement works madhavnagar , p . o . cement factory , chanderia - 312 021 , rajasthan\nmp birla cement ultimate is the premium portland pozzolana cement made with controlled particle size distribution icpsd ) . . .\nmp birla cement ultimate ultra is a high - quality pozzolanic cement that comes with a guarantee of superior performance .\nsangeeta pendurkar is the ceo of pantaloons , a unit of aditya birla fashion and retail limited ( abfrl ) .\nit\u2019s nice to see big brands like the aditya birla group supporting and contributing to the startup ecosystem .\n\u201cit is a very big shock for us , \u201d said birla . \u201che ( lodha ) , and my son ( the late ) aditya ( vikram birla ) were good friends . our relationship goes back some 50 years . \u201d\nfor sustainable success , their ( the people ' s ) performance orientation and customer focus is imperative . in my view , organisations grow only where people grow .\n- - kumar mangalam birla , chairman , aditya birla group\nin november 2009 , the company law board ( clb ) dismissed a petition of the birlas which challenged the elevation of harsh lodha as chairman of birla corporation . in the judgment , clb chairman s . balasubramanian noted that\nit is apparent the petitioners are more concerned about the interest of birlas than the company\n.\nbiren vora is responsible for leading the sustainability & csr initiatives for aditya birla fashion and retail ltd . and aditya birla retail ltd . his role also extends to driving business excellence for the apparel & retail business . biren joined the aditya birla group in june 2005 , and in the last 10 years he has held stints in group companies such as idea cellular and pt indo bharat rayon ( ibr ) , before moving to the apparel & retail business . biren comes with over 26 years of diverse work experience and prior to joining the aditya birla group , he worked in leading corporates such as indian petrochemicals corporation limited , general electric company , reliance infocomm and tvs electronics .\nmp birla cement samrat is ideal for all constructions , mass concrete and rcc / pre - stressed / precast structure .\nall rights reserved under aditya birla group | alert ! beware of fraudulent job offers . learn more . | privacy policy\nlodha was just a trusted family friend and was never considered heir apparent to the m . p . birla empire .\nmr . sachan , b . tech ( mechanical ) from iit - bhu , was vice president ( project ) with lafarge india . he has worked with ultratech cement , holtech and cement corporation of india .\naditya birla fashion and retail ltd . ( abfrl ) emerged after the consolidation of the branded apparel businesses of aditya birla group comprising abnl ' s madura fashion division and abnl ' s subsidiaries pantaloons fashion and retail ( pfrl ) and madura fashion & lifestyle ( mfl ) in may 2015 . post the consolidation , pfrl was renamed aditya birla fashion and retail ltd\nin the will , priyamvada birla had said harsh vardhan lodha would inherit her estate after his father . though the will , written and registered in 1999 , has not been granted \u201cprobate\u201d \u2014or the stamp of authenticity by courts\u2014the lodha family is firmly in control of the m . p birla group . after priyamvada birla died , lodha had become chairman of the group .\none - on - one with mr . pranab barua , business director - apparel and retail business , the aditya birla group\nlodha was introduced to the birla family by aditya vikram birla who was impressed by his financial acumen and took him in his companies . the rise has been meteoric . lodha now audits and serves on the boards of dozens of companies and institutions .\nin january 2011 , birla corporation had inked a memorandum of understanding with government of assam at guwahati to set up one\u2013million ton greenfield cement plant at umrangsu at the north cachar hills district , assam . the company would be setting up the greenfield cement plant at umrangsu for a cost of rs 450 crore through a joint venture ( jv ) company .\nbirla corporation limited , flagship company of the m p birla group , and other organizations and institutions under the group , had a befitting presence at the bengal global business summit ( 7 - 8 january 2015 ) , in kolkata , at a 500 - sq ft pavilion , showcasing the group ' s growing presence in the areas of industry , health care and education . a 20 - minute audio - visual presentation on the group was run continuously on a curved tv screen .\ncement information system ( cis ) error : plant details not found in database . birla cementraebareli cement works , uttar pradesh . .\nmarketing convergence between khadi & village industries commission , ministry of msme , government of india and aditya birla fashion and retail ltd .\nthanks to mr . birla for personally spending time looking into each of the startups and encouraging them to innovate further .\nmr . santanu das has been a friend and facilitator to his students for over three decades now . before joining sarala birla academy as the principal in 2009 , he headed the assam rifles public school , shillong and the aditya birla public school , renusagar .\nthe west bengal chief minister , mamata banerjee , and finance minister , shri amit mitra , visited the pavilion and expressed keen interest in the group\u2019s multifarious activities . they were welcomed by shri h v lodha , chairman of the m p birla group . shri b r nahar , managing director , birla corporation limited , and other group executives , also visited the pavilion . shri lodha addressed the summit ' s concluding session as well as the breakaway session on healthcare , education and skills .\npresently , he is the business director for the apparel and retail business of the aditya birla group . in recognition of his contribution to the aditya birla group , he was honoured with the chairman ' s\nleader of leaders award\nin the year 2011 .\nsandeep ranjan ghose thereafter delivered a keynote address welcoming all the guests present . an av charting the three generations of leaders of birla corporation set the cue for the entry of harshvardhan lodha ( chairman ) by way of led split backdrop mechanism . he then went onto give a keynote speech . this was followed by a 3d mapping sequence of the background establishment of \u2018buniyad\u2019 .\nmp birla cement psc , is the high blaine slag cement , packed in regular hdpe bags , recommended for all types of construction .\naditya birla management\u2019s corporate legal cell is headed ashok gupta , head of corporate legal , who had joined in 2010 from hindustan unilever .\nmp birla died in 1990 . priyamvada took the reins of her husband\u2019s business in her hands in 1998 and became the group\u2019s chairman .\nmeanwhile , the court appointed a committee of three administrators \u2014 c . k . thakkar , former judge of the supreme court , m . k . sharma ( former vice - chairman of hindustan lever and ex - director of birla corporation \u2014 the m . p . birla group flagship ) and a . c . chakraborti ( former partner of ernst & young ) . while mr . sharma is a nominee of h . v . lodha ( son of late r . s . lodha ) , mr . chakraborty is a birla nominee , and retired justice thakkar is a court nominee . the powers of this committee were not decided then .\n15 . even on the footing that the said purported will dated 18th april 1999 is genuine and valid and had to the effect of revoking the earlier will of smt . priyamvada devi birla dated 13th july , 1982 , the plaintiffs would contend that on her death , the defendant as alleged executor of the said purported will must hold the estate of smt . priyamvada devi birla , now representing the combined estates of madhav prasad birla and smt . priyamvada devi birla , in trust for the agreed ultimate beneficiaries of the mutual wills viz . charities which might be set up or nominated by the executors of the will dated 13th july 1982 of smt . priyamvada devi birla .\n7 . it will be evident from the same that the deceased , late priyamvada devi birla was very closely connected to me . she was related to my wife ( being her aunt ) and was the wife of my paternal first cousin late madhav prasad birla .\n2013\u201314 \u2013 birla corporation limited has been ranked 6th among india ' s ' ' most admired companies ' ' in the cement sector by fortune india , the eminent business magazine . the ranking of the company has gone up to 6th in 2013 from 8th in 2012 . this is fortune india ' s second survey of india ' s ' ' most admired companies ' ' . '\ndescribing lodha as \u201ca good , nice , intelligent and hardworking man\u201d , birla said , \u201cthe ( pending ) court cases are not important any more . \u201d he was referring to his family\u2019s opposition to priyamvada birla\u2019s will naming lodha and his younger son harsh vardhan as her successor .\nin 2004 , the birla family had moved the calcutta high court challenging the will . the will gave lodha complete control of the mp birla group , which has diverse business interests ranging from cement to cables . in 2004 , it was valued at around rs5 , 000 crore .\nzygus - does mainstream media seek consent to publish news of modi or birla or tata ? it is ok as long as not defamatory .\nthis consolidation will create india ' s largest pure play fashion and lifestyle company with a strong bouquet of leading fashion brands and retail formats . this move brings india ' s # 1 branded menswear and womenswear players together .\n- kumar mangalam birla , chairman , aditya birla group .\njagdish bajaj is the cfo of aditya birla fashion and retail limited ( abfrl ) . prior to this , he was the cfo of international trading business of aditya birla group . jagdish is a chartered accountant and has been with the group for 28 years having rich experience in finance operations .\nmr . neeraj pal singh is the chief information officer for aditya birla fashion and retail limited , which includes madura fashion & lifestyle and pantaloons .\n20 + shortlisted startups are collaborating with the aditya birla group\u2019s businesses in the retail , financial services and telecom sectors for scaling - up opportunities .\npursuant to signing of definitive share purchase agreement with reliance infrastructure limited for acquisition of its entire cement business , the company completed the process of acquisition by acquiring 100 % equity shares of reliance cement company private limited ( rccpl ) on 22nd august , 2016 . after this acquisition , rccpl became a wholly owned subsidiary of birla corporation limited . the acquisition was funded through existing cash reserves and incremental debt .\nthe company has acquired 100 % shares of reliance cement company private limited ( reliance cement ) , a subsidiary of reliance infrastructure limited ( ril ) . after this acquisition , reliance cement has become a wholly - owned material subsidiary of birla corporation limited . the entire cement business of ril has been acquired for an enterprise value of rs . 4 , 800 crores . this acquisition provides birla corporation limited with the ownership of high - quality assets , taking its total capacity from 10 mtpa to 15 . 5 mtpa . this merger caused the acquisition of three cement plants from reliance \u2013 an integrated plant at maihar ( madhya pradesh ) , and grinding units at kundanganj ( uttar pradesh ) & butibori ( maharashtra ) with an aggregated capacity of 5 . 58 mtpa of cement and 3 . 30 mtpa of clinker .\nlodha also happened to be the sole executor of the will , allegedly written in 1999 . the drama began a few days after priyamvada ' s death when lodha appeared at birla park , the birla family residential complex in gurusaday road , south kolkata , to read the contents of the will .\nreliance cement company private limited , a wholly owned subsidiary of birla corporation limited started the exercise of rebranding of the ' ' reliance perfect cement ' ' brand as ' ' mp birla perfect cement ' ' during the fourth quarter . the mp birla perfect cement launch was supported by an extensive marketing communication on mass media and at the point of sale . a key differentiator was the technical services offered to customers through a large fleet of mobile laboratories , equipped with latest construction testing equipments . the campaign has been well received in the markets and the transition of brand has been seamless . the initiative is expected to provide impetus to increase volumes and maintain the premium pricing of the brand in the trade segment .\nperfect plus is a premium quality specially engineered ppc cement from the house of mp birla cement for specific applications of foundation , pillar & roofing works .\nwhile carrying forward this philosophy , the legendary leader , aditya birla , weaved in the concept of ' sustainable livelihood ' , which transcended cheque - book philanthropy . taking these practices forward , kumar mangalam birla , the current chairman , institutionalized the concept of triple bottom line accountability represented by economic success .\norient cement is part of ck birla group top cement companies in india . orient cement is leading top cement manufacturers in india . best cement company in\nms . geetika anand is the company secretary and complliance officer for aditya birla fashion and retail limited , which includes madura fashion & lifestyle and pantaloons .\n( h ) i am one of the surviving executors of the said mutual will of late madhav prasad birla executed on july 13 , 1982 .\nmr . ghanshyamdas birla found no contradiction in pursuing business goals with the dedication of a saint , emerging as one of the foremost industrialists of pre - independence india . the principles by which he lived were soaked up by his grandson , mr . aditya vikram birla , the group ' s legendary leader .\na ) declaration that the defendant as the alleged executor and sole beneficiary of the purported will dated 18th april 1999 and / or purported codicil dated 15th april 2003 allegedly made by smt . priyamvada devi birla is not entitled to deal with the estate of smt . priyamvada devi birla in a manner inconsistent with the provisions of the will dated 13th july , 1982 executed by smt . priyamvada devi birla , save to the extent of making over the said estate to the plaintiff for the purpose of implementing the provisions of the said will dated 13th july , 1982 made by smt . priyamvada devi birla .\nmoving the petition on behalf of the petitioners , former union minister and supreme court lawyer p . chidambaram said ,\nsince the administrator appointed by the court in the corporation is non - functional , the company has no right to buy any company at this stage .\naditya birla fashion and retail ltd . \u2019s ` peter england\u2019 partners with ` india handloom brand\u2019 , an initiative of ministry of textiles , government of india .\nmr . barua has been with the group for over 10 years in various capacities . presently , he is the managing director of aditya birla retail limited . in recognition of his contribution , he was honoured with the \u201cleader of leaders award\u201d in 2011 , by the chairman of aditya birla group and earlier this year , he was nominated as the mentor for the group . before joining the aditya birla group , he was working with private equity groups and their portfolio companies .\n178 . according to the first respondent he had closely been involved in the m . p . birla group of companies and had been inducted as director / co - chairman / chairman of various m . p . birla group of companies during the lifetime of pdb . other persons belonging to birla family were not so involved . in fact according to the appellants themselves , the first respondent was a man of trust so far pdb is concerned as it was stated : -\nof the 1973 code . the authority , in essence , has been reconfirmed in the case of bhajan lal ( supra ) decision . same principle of law has been enunciated in the judgments of the supreme court in the cases of municipal corporation of delhi vs . ram kishan rohatgi [\nsources say m . p . birla made it clear priyamvada would inherit his estate . if she died before he did , then it would go to charity .\na master ' s degree holder in personnel management & industrial relations from tata institute of social sciences , mumbai , he joined the aditya birla group in 1996 . he has completed close to 19 years in the group across businesses of metals ( hindalco industries ) , financial services ( birla sunlife mutual funds ) , cement ( ultratech cement ) and apparel ( madura fashion & lifestyle and pantaloons fashion & retail ltd ) . prior to joining the aditya birla group , he worked with wipro .\nthe first of its kind in the retail industry , aditya birla centre of retail excellence ( abcre ) was set up in 2013 . abcre seeks to foster people excellence by building a sector - specific learning system that builds skill sets , enhances knowledge and develops demonstrable attitude for the retail staff of aditya birla fashion and retail .\nthe birla family is one of the top names in india\u2019s corporate sphere . further , it has a special connection with the industrial and social history . however , 12 years ago , in 2004 the indian corporate sector was jolted after priyamvada birla , bequeathed her 5 , 000 crore estate to her chartered accountant rajendra singh lodha .\nshe is also an associate member of the institute of company secretaries of india . she has been associated with the aditya birla group for over 9 years and has been a part of the legal & secretarial function of aditya birla nuvo limited . geetika anand has also been involved in various strategic initiatives , and mergers & acquisitions activities as a part of the corporate legal cell of the aditya birla group . in recognition of her contribution to the aditya birla group , she was honoured with the chairman ' s ' young professional award ' in the year 2011 . additionally , she was also involved in the rules making process under the new companies act , 2013 .\nmp birla cement perfect is a new - age portland pozzolana cement ( fly ash - based ) that conforms to is : 1489 ( part 1 ) . . .\nsaurabh khedekar is the head of strategy for aditya birla fashion and retail ltd . and aditya birla retail ltd . he took over this role in january , 2014 . in this role , he formulates strategies for various strategic projects to drive long term and short term profitable growth . saurabh also heads the investor relations for the business .\nstock exchange intimation under reg . 30 of sebi lodr w . r . t acquisition of forever 21 , india business by aditya birla fashion and retail limited open pdf\naditya birla bizlabs is a platform that enables innovative startups to gain market access and new customers to rapidly scale up by leveraging the group\u2019s global reach and business expertise .\nthe battle for m . p . birla ' s fortune has taken a sensational new twist . in 2004 , priyamvada devi birla bequeathed her entire estate worth rs 5 , 000 crore to her chartered accountant r . s . lodha , stunning the birla family and india inc . eight years later , after millions spent in legal battles , a disciplinary committee of the regulator , institute of chartered accountants of india ( icai ) , has held harsh vardhan lodha , 45 , legal heir of r . s . lodha , guilty of professional misconduct . r . s . lodha , who was a chartered accountant before taking over the m . p . birla empire in 2004 , passed away in october , 2008 . icai ' s observations have a direct bearing on the battle for the birla estate being fought in the calcutta high court .\nbut we are getting ahead of ourselves . first , for those who came in late , the facts in greater detail . priyamvada birla died in kolkata on july 3 . though whispers of a surprise in her will started soon , no one , least of all a birla , lent much credence to them . on july 12 the tornado hit home . incidentally , the birlas consider 12 an inauspicious number . the lifts at kolkata ' s birla building don ' t have a button for the 12th floor ; 11 is followed by 13 . the number played the game of misfortune on july 12 when lodha came to birla park , read out the will and left . the birlas were taken aback as the late m . p . birla , priyamvada ' s husband , had often expressed his desire to bequeath his assets to charity ."]}
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", "topic": 12}], "title": "maidstone corporation transport", "paragraphs": ["maidstone corporation leyland pd2 / massey 26 in lockmeadow for the maidstone transport centenary celebrations .\nmaidstone corporation sunbeam / northern coachbuilders trolleybus 72 in lockmeadow for the maidstone transport centenary celebrations .\nrt 4169 at an event celebrating the centenary of maidstone corporation transport in 2004 .\nmaidstone corporation leyland pd2 / massey 26 and sunbeam trolleybus 72 in lockmeadow for the maidstone transport centenary celebrations .\nin 2004 the centenary of maidstone corporation transport was marked with several events , featuring a preserved maidstone trolleybus .\nrt4169 in lockmeadow , maidstone for the 2004 centenary celebration of maidstone municipal transport .\nmaidstone borough council 273 with preserved maidstone corporation no . 26 at chart sutton .\nguy ' arabs ' operated by the maidstone corporation transport department . courtesy of brian shaw .\nmaidstone borough council 273 with maidstone corporation no . 26 at chart sutton by kjeld spillett\nvintage maidstone corporation transport dept ' workman ' s pass ' aluminium disc - named & numbered .\nmaidstone corporation 26 , a leyland pd2 with massey urltoken lockmeadow for the maidstone 100 celebrations .\nmaidstone corporation sunbeam w with northern coachbuilders body was returned to maidstone and was displayed in maidstone town centre before this event .\nin 2004 the centenary of maidstone corporation transport was marked with several events , looking back at several historic operators of transport in maidstone , and featuring a preserved trolleybus from the former maidstone trolleybus system .\nillustrated fleet history of maidstone corporationcontaining full details of all vehicles known to have been owned by maidstone corporation , maidstone . . .\nmaidstone corporation transport 1904 - 1974 and over 2 million other books are available for amazon kindle . learn more\na view of maidstone corporation sunbeam trolleybus 72 from the rear at the maidstone centenary celebrations in 2004 .\nformer bus operators in maidstone include maidstone & district motor services ( m & d ) ; maidstone borough council transport , later boro ' line maidstone ; and bygone buses .\nformer bus operators in maidstone include : maidstone & district motor services ltd ( m & d ) ; maidstone borough council transport , later boro ' line maidstone ; and bygone buses .\nmaidstone corporation transport , ex - brighton corporation transport trolleybus 52 ( lcd 52 ) operating into the night time at the special carlton colville eatm ' night time running ' - september 2014 by john g . lidstone\nthis collection includes photos of buses and trolleybuses from the days of maidstone corporation to maidstone borough council including boroline .\nmaidstone corporation leyland titan pd2a 26 ( 26 yko ) by john g . lidstone\nmaidstone corporation . taken in 1964 in maidstone . leyland pd2 . 35mm black and white negative . no . 14 .\nmaidstone corporation hkr9 is a sunbeam w with northern coachbuilders bodywork . loose terminus , june1966\na fleet of guy ' arabs ' operated by glasgow corporation transport . courtesy of brian shaw .\na fleet of guy ' arabs ' operated by newport corporation transport . courtesy of brian shaw .\nvintage maidstone corporation transport dept ' workman ' s pass ' aluminium disc - named & numbered . | in boughton monchelsea , kent | gumtree\nwelcome to dinnages - the online , transport collectable store ! trading in transport collectables since february 1989 .\nfollowing local government reorganisation . in 1986 boro ' line maidstone was formed as an arm ' s length company of maidstone council from the operations of maidstone borough council transport .\narriva kent & sussex 3176 , a dennis dart with plaxton bodywork in maidstone corporation golden ochre and cream ( applied in arriva style ) at the maidstone transport centenary celebrations in 2004 .\nmaidstone & district 5138 , a bristol vrt series iii with ecw bodywork , seen in lockmeadow in 2004 for the maidstone transport centenary .\n0512 - hkr11 - sunbeam w - ( 72 ) - maidstone corporation . by damian sharples\n0525 - hkr11 - sunbeam w - ( 72 ) - maidstone corporation . by damian sharples\nthe downstairs saloon of former maidstone corporation transport sunbeam w northern coachbuilders 72 hkr11 is pictured at the sandtoft trolleybus museum , on august 8th 2009 .\nthe 1874 maidstone east line crossing the river medway ; also on the bridge is a footpath connecting maidstone east with maidstone barracks .\nnu venture leyland titan a857sul painted in maidstone corporation fiesta blue and cream livery . this bus was original london transport t857 and was new in 1983 .\none of the stars of the event was 26 yko , the maidstone corporation leyland titan pd2 .\nnew to maidstone corporation in 1965 it has also spent some time with boon of boreham , essex .\na rear view of nu venture t857 showing the application of maidstone corporation fiesta blue and cream livery .\na massey bodied leyland atlantean from the maidstone corporation fleet seen with rapsons of brora in july 1980 .\nthe service started as a joint operation of the transport undertakings of burnley and pendle , maidstone and leicester .\nm & d vehicles parked at town square , lockmeadow for the 2004 centenary celebration of maidstone municipal transport .\nedinburgh city transport 1919 - 1975 . a nostalgic look at 56 years of municipal passenger transport in scotland ' s capital .\nsunbeam f4 trolleybus hkr11 ( maidstone 72 ) at sandtoft , 29 / 03 / 2014 . by mkt transport photography\nreunited for the first time in over thirty five years - maidstone ' s last trolleybus number 72 alongside leyland titan pd2 number 26 . the buses are pictured at an event celebrating maidstone corporation transport ' s centenary in 2004 .\nmaidstone ' s last trolleybus , number 72 at the queens monument on 14 july 2004 . the vehicle is making its first visit to its home town for almost 35 years in celebration of 100 years of maidstone corporation transport .\nthis article is about maidstone ( disambiguation ) . for other uses , see maidstone ( disambiguation ) .\nsunbeam f4 trolleybus hkr11 ( maidstone 72 ) interior at sandtoft , 29 / 03 / 2014 . by mkt transport photography\narriva kent & sussex 3176 , a dennis dart with plaxton bodywork wearing a special livery based on maidstone corporation colours .\ncolour scheme previously used by maidstone corporation was painted onto a single decker , which later became the standard livery into the era of single deck maidstone area bus services operation .\nbus transport in maidstone is provided by arriva southern counties and nu - venture transport companies . bus services are centred on high street , king street and the chequers bus station adjacent to the mall shopping centre . weekday commuter coach services 781 and 784 between maidstone and london are operated by chalkwell coaches of sittingbourne . an arriva southern counties bus in maidstone transport centenary livery\non and from 26 october 1986 , as a result of the 1985 transport act , maidstone borough council ' s transport interests had to be divested into arm ' s length but council - owned companies , with maidstone borough transport ( holdings ) ltd and other subsidiaries trading under the best impressions - inspired boro ' line maidstone branding with a new yellow / blue livery .\nmaidstone corporation 26 , a 1963 leyland pd2a with massey bodywork . this bus remained with maidstone corporation and boro ' line until its demise and is now owned by alan carr of pluckley . the bus received a repaint for the centenary celebrations .\nmaidstone borough council\u2019s former maidstone corporation transport 72 hkr 11 , a sunbeam w4 with british thomson - houston company limited electrical equipment built 1947 with a northern coachbuilders h30 / 26r body giving rides at the sandtoft gathering \u201883 at the sandtoft transport centre passes by the british trolleybus society\u2019s former walsall corporation transport 872 xdh 72 , a sunbeam f4a with british thomson - houston company limited electrical equipment built 1956 with a willowbrook h36 / 34rd body . sunday 31st july 1983\nnu venture painted former dublin olympian ( given fleetnumber 100 ) in traditional maidstone corporation livery . the bus has alexander bodywork .\nm2 the beadles of maidstone & district , maidstone corporation , east kent a5 in size , 44 pages , 32 b & w photos plus fleetlists , 7 colour views . . .\nmaidstone corporation 26 , a 1963 leyland pd2a / massey next to trolleybus 72 , a 1947 sunbeam w with northern coachbuilders bodywork . the pair are seen at lockmeadow , maidstone in 2004 .\nmaidstone & district bristol vrt / ecw 5138 and volvo ailsa / alexander 5385 in lockmeadow for the maidstone 100 celebrations .\nformer dublin bus leyland olympian in maidstone corporation colours at the centenary celebrations in lockmeadow , reregistered h838ptw for service with nu - venture .\n22ukk ( 22 ) is a leyland titan pd2 with massey bodywork new to maidstone corporation in 1962 . it is seen in oxford rd , maidstone in march 1976 in fiesta blue and cream livery .\nhospital radio maidstone , which broadcasts from maidstone hospital , is one of the longest serving hospital radio stations in the uk .\ncorgi 40101 maidstone corporation 2004 1 , 500 weymann trolleybus hkr 11 ~ trolleybus 56 group special produced by corgi catalogue # 40101 . . .\nnot sure if this was on hire or had been acquired , but maidstone corporation 516rkr is seen operating in reading on 5th july 1974 .\nmaidstone corporation 72 hkr11 a 1947 sunbeam w4 / n . c . b seen at sandtoft trolleybus museum ( 27 / 07 / 14 )\nmaidstone 100 centenary postcard this centenary postcard published by the maidstone trolleybus 72 restoration fund was released to assist in funding . . .\nwolverhampton corporation 433 - 1946 sunbeam w with a later replacement body by roe .\neric was born in canterbury and moved to maidstone in 1965 . early journeys to maidstone grammar school involved a trolleybus ride and he soon joined the school transport society , followed by the m & d and east kent bus club in 1968 . he was also a founder member of the maidstone postcard club . eric has always worked in the public transport , including being transport manager of bygone buses . he is currently a timetable compiler for london underground .\neric was born in canterbury and moved to maidstone in 1965 . early journeys to maidstone grammar school involved a trolleybus ride and he soon joined the school transport society , followed by the m & d ; and east kent bus club in 1968 . he was also a founder member of the maidstone postcard club . eric has always worked in the public transport , including being transport manager of bygone buses . he is currently a timetable compiler for london underground .\nmaidstone corporation 72 ( hkr 11 ) a 1947 built sunbeam w4 trolleybus carrying attractive northern coachbuilders bodywork was seen in august 1985 at the sandtoft transport centre . withdrawn from use when the maidstone system closed in april 1967 it was retained by the undertaking for preservation . stored at the sandtoft transport centre it was reregistered afa 131a in may 1984 , though retaining original registration for display purposes .\na hundred years of road passenger transport in manchester . [ centenary of municipal government ]\ncorgi ooc 97096 part set . mcw orion leyland pd2 . edinburgh city transport ltd ed\npaton wkp71 a 1956 leyland titan pd2 / 20 with massey h61f body at renfrew ferry terminus on 22 april 1972 . ex maidstone corporation no 1 .\n1947 ex maidstone corporation trolleybus with a sunbeam w chassis & ncb double decker bodywork . taken at the national trolleybus museum , sandtoft in june 2015 .\nin the winter of 1977 - 78 , a maidstone corporation leyland pd2 / massey heads away from the depot towards the town centre . maidstone & district ' s central works can be seen in the distance on the right .\nuncommon combination of guy arab chassis with crossley bodywork on this former blackburn corporation vehicle .\nbradford city transport 735 - a 1946 karrier w that was rebodied in the late 1950s .\nthis modern postcard shows maidstone trolleybus number 72 which was the last trolleybus to operate in maidstone when the system closed in april 1967 . . .\ncorgi ooc 97941 leyland pd2 / 20 st helens corporation scale 1 : 76 ltd ed .\nmaidstone 26 , a leyland pd2 with massey bodywork . the bus is seen at an event celebrating the centenary of the first maidstone tram in 2004 .\nex - salford city transport - this was a daimler cvg6 of 1950 with bodywork by burlingham .\nulster folk & transport museum , cultra , holywood , co . down , n . i .\nreading corporation transport , reading , berkshire , 1976 . paperback . condition : fine . dust jacket condition : fine . first edition . reading transport 1901 - 1976 75th anniversary published by reading transport mill lane 1976 48pp this is a super book for all those with an interest either in reading or in bus , tram and trolley bus transport . many photographs , maps of routes and much information . this copy is sold in fine condition between near fine ilustrated boards . size : 48pp .\nxdh 72 was originally owned and operated by walsall corporation with the fleet number 872 . walsall corporation operations were transferred to the west midlands passenger transport executive on 1st october 1969 . xdh 72 was withdrawn from service after taking part in the final day of the walsall system on 3rd october 1970 and was purchased by for preservation in 1971 by the reading transport society , being moved to sandtoft on 20th march 1971 . the reading transport society was renamed the british trolleybus society in 29th april 1971\nmaidston corporaton buses . no73 trolley bus hkr11 , 26 yko leyland pd2a , and leyland h838ptw . to the best of my knowlage 26 yko was never in this livery while in service and h838p was never in this livery and was owned by nu venture not maidstone corporation . it was sprayed in this livery for the maidstone centenary of public transport in 2004\nno . 55 was the only one of the corporation ' s crossleys to have massey bodywork .\nmaidstone corporation massey bodied leyland pd2 / 20 leaving the high street and about to cross the river , march 1963 . this sight has been replaced by the inner ring road .\nguy ' arabs ' operated by the lancashire united transport & power company . courtesy of brian shaw .\n\u00a9 copyright 2018 - london transport museum terms and conditions | privacy | shop | staff | sitemap london transport museum limited ( ltml ) is a registered charity in england and wales ( no . 1123122 )\nif you would like to give to help this then please go to the sandtoft transport centre website .\nstagecoach east kent 16246 , a 1993 leyland olympian with northern counties bodywork in traditional livery . the bus is seen at an event celebrating the centenary of maidstone municipal transport in 2004 .\nmaidstone marksman was a rare wrightbus contour coach body on a bedford ynt chassis .\ngkp511 & hkr11 maidstone ( 56 ) & ( 72 ) by andy p .\na former millpond on the river len , mill street / palace avenue maidstone .\none of ten daimler cvg6 with metro - cammell birmingham style bodies acquired from newcastle corporation in 1961 .\n. this coincided with the retirement of the general manager of the organisation , leading to a policy shift to replace the fully double deck fleet inherited from maidstone corporation with lightweight single deckers .\nnu venture leyland titan t857 received maidstone corporation ' s fiesta blue and cream livery ( used from 1967 until 1978 ) , complete with crests and fleetnames for the centenary celebrations in 2004 .\nclick the\nmaidstone\nlink on the model pages to return to this index .\nrare vehicles operated by maidstone borough included all of the 4 bedford jjl midibuses built .\nthe dover / maidstone and todmorden / blackpool sections have been suspended for the winter .\nmodern maidstone incorporates a number of outlying villages and settlements ( see geography below ) .\nby this time chesterfierld was making good use of a number of ex - london transport daimler fleetline dms types .\nreading transport , reading , 1976 . soft cover . condition : very good . a crisp and clean copy .\nseveral second hand vehicles were hired or purchased for maidstone work giving rise to some odd liveries northumbria ) on boro ' line work , either in maidstone or on rail contracts .\na rare vintage maidstone corporation transport department ' workman ' s pass ' a5300 f a pooley ' aluminium disc . measures 4 cm in diameter , 50p is for size comparison only ! not included ! someone ' s bound to bring it up ! please email or text 07703 126370 any questions . thanks for looking !\nthe present daily service links maidstone with huddersfield , todmorden and halifax via london kings cross .\nthe 61 was the nearest thing m & d had to a local service in maidstone ( the corporation fulfilling this function generally ) and served some of the northern suburbs before heading out to bearsted green .\nthe unmistakable slightly dated lines of a roe body show off no . 92 acquired by grimsby corporation in 1950 .\nreference 97941 . leyland pd2 / 20 . st helens corporation . you will receive the item in the photos .\nalso making its appearance was h1 796 repatriated from the paris transport museum and still externally in 1960 as withdrawn condition .\neast kent mfn888 , a 1957 guy arab mark iv with park royal bodywork . the bus spent most of its life working from folkestone garage and is seen at the maidstone transport centenary rally on 18th july 2004 .\nwidnes : halton borough transport ltd , 2010 . fine glossy stapled pb . 64pp with b / w and colour photos throughout . history of the bus company formerly widnes corporation motor omnibus department . no marks or inscriptions , as new .\nall the english ' big city ' municipally owned buses were swallowed up into passenger transport executives set up in 1969 - 70 and 1974 . many of these corporation bus undertakings had long and proud histories and specified distinctive buses for their citizens . sheffield is typical of these lost bus fleets and liveries , disappearing into the south yorkshire passenger transport executive in 1974 .\nsolid pine single bed frame , 3ft , no mattress . collection maidstone , call for details .\n12 . maidstone recs . 97 ; w . newton , hist . and antiqs . of maidstone ( 1741 ) , 100 - 1 ; clark and murfin , 44 - 5 , 48 .\n86 ( bdy 809 ) , a 1947 sunbeam trolleybus bodied by weymann . purchased secondhand by maidstone\ncity flyer is now a joint operation between maidstone and abbeysways - ivesway , of halifax . urltoken\nthe walsall vehicle is a brush bodied f4 ; the maidstone vehicle an ncb bodied sunbeam w .\ni remember seeing an old brighton trolleybus at the east anglia transport museum some years ago . it was painted in its later maidstone livery ( brown and cream ? ) . the museum is at carlton colville near lowestoft .\nmaidstone ' s last trolleybus , number 72 a 1946 sunbeam w with northern coachbuilders body . this vehicle was withdrawn in 1967 and is seen on its first visit back to maidstone in july 2004 .\nthe lockmeadow millennium bridge provides a quick route between maidstone town centre and the lockmeadow entertainment centre . designed by flint and neill partnership / chris wilkinson architects . # bridge # river # rivermedway # maidstone\nmy husband is enjoying this nostalgic book as he worked for the corporation for a short time and also knew the author .\nthe leyland badger chassis was normally used for lorries and it is thought that this bradford corporation bus of c1930 was unique .\nan offisde view of maidstone ' s last trolleybus , number 72 a 1946 sunbeam w with northern coachbuilders body . this vehicle is still owned by maidstone borough council and can usually be found at sandtoft .\nbetween 1928 and 1967 , maidstone had a small trolleybus network . the system had two main routes :\n808 was a coach configured leyland psu1 with seats for forty . i believe it is now preserved by the aston manor transport museum .\nhaving ignored this aspect of transport preservation so far i thought it time to get something done so here will follow a starting selection .\nthe two railway routes are not principal ones , in spite of maidstone being the county town , due to an accident of history . there are two principal stations : maidstone east , the more northerly of the two , on the secondary line from london to ashford , and maidstone west on the medway valley line .\nthis photograph of former maidstone corporation ake 149k was taken at the yard used by shorey ' s coaches , maulden during 1983 . this northern counties bodied leyland atlantean pdr1a / 1 was one of a batch of four new in 1971 .\nmaidstone borough purchased several duple - bodied bedford coaches , and in 1976 14 leyland leopard coaches were acquired from nottingham ( the lilac leopards - see liveries ) , allowing withdrawal of the final double deckers of maidstone corporation . as with the bus fleet , boro\u2019line operated a number of coach types without a standard vehicle . some coaches were used for excursions , although many saw service in maidstone on passenger routes , with some even fitted with bus seats .\nikea malm dressing table with large drawer and glass top . great condition . \u00a365 collection from maidstone , kent\n52 ( lcd 52 ) , a 1953 british united traction trolleybus bodied by weymann . purchased secondhand by maidstone\nbedford ynt / wright contour c49f . hkr11 is seen at rest at the maidstone depot in may 1987 .\ntwo years later a branch line was built to maidstone . in 1846 the medway valley line connected strood with the town . it was not until 1874 that the line from london arrived , and another ten years before ashford was connected by rail . there are three stations : maidstone west and maidstone barracks on the medway valley line ( whose platforms are visible one from the other ) ; and maidstone east on the ashford line .\ni have read with interest the comments on former brighton corporation trolleybus 52 , the trouble is that they all make sense . it would be great to have it restored to its former brighton livery but this takes time and money , i know that funds are being raised and this is commendable , so for the time being lets keep it running in maidstone colours . one final comment , it has been at the east anglia transport museum longer than it was in brighton and maidstone .\npreserved vehicles of east kent , maidstone & district , hastings & district & maidstone corporation . ( p . 21 ) . jenkins , david , the m & d and east kent bus club . , 2008 . 1st edition . isbn : . 32 pages , 55g . stapled soft card covers fine . illustrated with colour photographs . 2008 edition .\nthis genuine old daimler , albeit with replica charabanc type body , was owned by the important nottinghamshire barton transport concern in the early 1970s .\nleyland pd3 164 had willowbrook bodywork . it is seen here passing daimler fleetline / alexander demonstrator 565crw then on trial by the corporation .\nbournemouth corporation 212 sunbeam ms2 of 1935 ( seen in 1983 ) - recently restored to running order but in need of further work .\nfrom 1976 until well after the launch of boro ' line , vehicles in maidstone could be seen in a variety of liveries , with some retaining either old maidstone liveries , or the liveries in which they arrived in .\nthe only proper united / northumbria link i could make at the 2011 sandtoft gathering was maidstone trolleybus hkr11 . a maidstone mcw metrorider with manual gearbox once carried this plate and operated with northumbria as such for a time .\nndh 959 & hkr 11 , walsall & maidstone sunbeam trolleybuses , sandtoft , 25th . july 1982 . by crewcastrian\nin 2002 hkr 11 was specially repainted and decorated to celebrate the queen ' s golden jubilee . it is a former maidstone corporation sunbeam w4 with northern coachbuilders bodywork , new in 1947 . it is seen carrying passengers at the trolleybus museum , sandtoft .\n24 . c . w . chalklin , \u2018navigation schemes on the upper medway\u2019 , jnl . of transport hist . v . 110 - 11 .\ntwo years later a branch line was built to maidstone . in 1846 another branch line ( the medway valley line ) connected strood with the town . it was not until 1874 that the line from london arrived ; and another ten years before ashford was connected by rail . there are three stations : maidstone west and maidstone barracks on the medway valley line ( whose platforms are visible one from the other ) ; and maidstone east on the ashford line .\nbodies . with the advent of boro ' line , with the exception of london contracts , there was no vehicle standard for boro ' line , although double deckers returned to maidstone under the company . boro\u2019line purchases for maidstone were the\nipswich transport museum ' s web - site : urltoken ipswich trolleybuses by colin barker world trolleybus encyclopaedia by alan murray thanks are also due to peter bannister of ipswich transport museum for some additions to the original text and supply of photographs , as well as alan murray , for kindly checking this script .\nmemories of birmingham ' s transport - part two . . d . r harvey ( compiler ) , birmingham transport historical group , 1988 . 1st edition . isbn : 0905103092 . 72 pages , 160g . stapled soft card covers fine . illustrated with b / w photographs by a glover and l perkins . .\nipswich transport museum services , 2003 , 2003 . condition : very good . first edition . paperback . slim paperback . slight wear otherwise very good indeed .\nstockport corporation vehicles entered manchester on the joint service between the two locations . here we see no . 273 an all - leyland pd2 of 1949 .\nst . helens corporation was the only operator to take delivery of rt type aec regent double - deckers that were virtual copies of the london standard .\nalmost immediately after de - regulation , maidstone & district ( m & d ; ) was sold to its management , as the wide - ranging 1985 transport act was also used to break up the state - owned national bus company , and m & d ; soon sold its maidstone bus station / outstation property , and rented space for an outstation at boro ' line ' s armstrong rd depot .\nmaidstone corporation tsramways began its operation on the 14th july 1904 introducing a service to barming , supplemented by routes to loose and tovil by 1907 . the trams to barming were replaced by trolleybuses by 1928 and loose by 1930 . the tovil trams were replaced by motorbuses in 1929\ni very much endorse gordon ' s views . it is surely better to have the vehicle restored and working , preserved for the future in maidstone corporation ' s interesting livery , than to wrangle over what colour it should be and possibly let it rot as a result . and it spent longer ( 1959 - 1967 ) on the roads of maidstone than those of brighton ( 1953 - 1958 ) .\nwarrington transport department , warrington , 1977 . paperback . condition : very good . card covers in bright condition , small ink code on the inside front cover .\na later generation , but now very much part of the corporation ' s history . an omo standee leyland panther cub which came into the fleet in 1966\nearly members of the haven bus fleet were a pair of former maidstone corporation massey bodied leyland atlantean pdr1 / 1s , latterly with theobald ' s of long melford . when seen in churchill square on 7th november , 1991 , jke 336e retained the suffolk operator ' s racey livery .\npicture 375 * brishing lane , just about to turn into bell road , on the park wood estate in maidstone . more information\n2 . lr2 / 219 , f . 63 ; p . clark and l . murfin , hist . maidstone , 44 .\nmaidstone borough council is the only remaining municipal operator on the city flyer coach service which used to operate between blackpool and dover .\nin the event , in 1842 , the south eastern railway , in its haste to reach the channel ports of folkestone and dover , put its main line through tonbridge and ashford , some 6 miles ( 9 . 7 km ) to the south . a station named maidstone road was built in an isolated spot called paddock wood , from where coaches were run to the county town . the 1874 maidstone east line crossing the river medway ; also on the bridge is a footpath connecting maidstone east with maidstone barracks .\nmaidstone ' s economy has changed over the years from being involved in heavy industry , to more light industry and service industries .\nduring the english civil war , the battle of maidstone took place in 1648 , resulting in a victory for the parliamentarians . andrew broughton , who was mayor of maidstone in 1649 ( and also clerk to the high court of justice ) was responsible for declaring the death sentence on charles i , and today a plaque in maidstone town centre memorialises broughton as ' mayor and regicide ' .\nthere are probably more hens with teeth than there are surviving aec renowns and this former leicester city transport example is one of only two double - deckers now extant .\nr6244 , ransomes steam engine , & hkr 11 , maidstone ncb bodied sunbeam w , sandtoft , 25th . july 1982 . by crewcastrian\nseats on the lower deck of maidstone & district dh379 still had the original moquette ( the upper saloon seats were not original ) .\nthe co - ordinated maidstone area bus services arrangement was terminated as the same 1985 transport act outlawed such arrangements , the uk ' s bus operators being forced to compete with each other in the new deregulated environment . thus nbc - owned east kent , similarly - owned maidstone & district and boro ' line , along with local private operators such as nu - venture and farleigh coaches who started local bus operation , ended up as competitors .\nthis eastern counties bristol l is unusual in having a 4 - cylinder gardner engine . seen at weymouth rally about 1973 . it ' s now at ipswich transport museum .\nin 1905 , the headcorn & maidstone junction light railway was authorised under the 1896 light railways act to link maidstone with sutton valence and headcorn , linking with the kent & east sussex railway . the only part built was a short branch serving the paper mills at tovil .\nit has been on loan to the ipswich transport museum since 1995 since when it has been undercover for the first time in 50 years . this vehicle carried the registration dx 5629\nwmt ' s dennis trident poses alongside preserved maidstone trolleybus hkr11 . the lower panels of the trolleybus have been repainted gold with purple trim .\n1949 daimler cvg5 of west bromwich corporation . i recall seeing these in service in 1963 . this one is now , rightly , part of the black country museum collection .\ni quite agree that the ex - brighton trolley buses , now in horrible maidstone brown colours , should be restored to their original splendid red & cream of brighton - either corporation or bh & d . ; brighton was my birthplace and this book brings my childhood memories back to life . thank you so much .\nderby corporation 172 - 1945 sunbeam w which retained its utility specification bodywork throughout its service life . derby was the last operator of such vehicles using vehicles like 172 until 1966 .\nthis 1959 maidstone & district aec reliance so277 always did have a bus front although it was a dual purpose vehicle and used on both bus and coach duties . the bus is a 1959 aec reliance with park royal bodywork and is showing blinds for service 61 ( maidstone and bearsted ) .\nwriter jack london recounts his visit to maidstone in his 1903 book the people of the abyss . whilst living in the slums of london in the summer of 1902 - he heads to maidstone in search of hop picking work up the london road . he finds lodging with a ' sea wife ' living in the poor quarter of maidstone , and persuades her and her husband , thomas mugridge to let him stay in their front room .\nmaidstone appears to have left its parliamentary representatives free to pursue their own interests in the commons . though sir george fane was named to the committee for the medway navigation bill in 1628 , 23 there is little evidence that maidstone\u2019s corporation took much notice of this measure , as the medway was theoretically already navigable as far as yalding . fane\u2019s interest in this bill , which was probably sponsored by the government as it offered a cheaper and quicker way of transporting iron and timber to the chatham naval yard , was altogether more personal , as he stood to gain from an improved transport system for his timber if the river between tonbridge and yalding was improved . 24\nphotographed in premier park , cambridge during a lay - over . in the early 1990 ' s a new limited stop service was introduced from maidstone to cambridge via the tunnell and m11 . it lasted only the one season . sadly there was no servcie from cambridge to maidstone in the mornings .\nin 1905 , a railway was authorised under the 1896 light railways act to link maidstone with sutton valence and headcorn , linking with the kent & east sussex railway . the only part of the headcorn & maidstone junction light railway ever built was a short branch serving the paper mills at tovil .\nmerseyside transport . martin , t . j . ( compiler ) , merseyside tramay preservation society , 1976 . 1st edition . isbn : . 40 pages . 90g . stapled soft card covers fine . a pictorial survey of the different forms of transport that could have been seen in the merseyside area , including the liverpool overhead railway , steam , tram , ship & bus etc .\nnotably , most m & d ; vehicles did not acquire the mabs logo , due to the probability of the operating from depots other than maidstone .\ndownstairs on preserved maidstone & district dh159 , a 1949 bristol k6a with weymann bodywork now owned by the m & d and east kent bus club .\nfollowing the nasa tradition of naming craters on mars after small towns , the maidstone crater was added to the list of martian geographical features in 1976 .\npassenger transport executive stock book 1977 . . , bradley slater , 1977 . 1st edition . isbn : . 61 pages , 80g . stapled soft card covers fine . includes addendum to rear .\nwalsall corporation 862 . pioneering two - axle thirty footers , these were affectionately know as ' goldfish bowls ' . willowbrook built the unusually designed bodywork on a sunbeam f4a chassis in 1955 .\nphotos to follow shortly but in the meantime here ' s a memory of greyfriars on its first day in 1978 when it seemed to be the answer to all the town ' s transport problems .\nrt2657 was exiled to france in about 1965 for display in the paris transport museum which , in 2013 donated it to the lbpt . it adds an early rt3 bodied example to the ' fleet '\nthis card was released in 2004 as the third line - art christmas greeting card published for the maidstone trolleybus 72 restoration fund . they are . . .\nthis was to be the final line - art christmas greeting card published for the maidstone trolleybus 72 restoration fund , & released during the year . . .\n' s market analysis projects ( map ) . the map analysis resulted in the major alteration of services , seeing some swapping and diversion of routes and the extension of maidstone borough routes outside the borough to southern villages . this also saw closure of m & d ; ' s maidstone depot in knightrider st .\nwhen the railways were built in the 1840s , maidstone was not well served . it was reported at the time that inhabitants were bitterly opposed to the railway : the mayor suggesting that \u201cmaidstone will be ruined as a commercial town\u201d . it was said that wharfingers and corn and coal merchants would be hardest hit .\nit consisted of a series of clever adverts entitled \u2018transport through the syzygies\u2019 which gained a lot of interest . people at first thought \u2018syzygies\u2019 was a spelling mistake , until it appeared time , after time .\npicture 176 * loose terminus . the vehicle , numbered 87 , is former hastings 35 , which was purchased by maidstone upon closure of the hastings system more information\nthe livery consisted of a blue lower and yellow upper base , with white boro ' line logo , red maidstone strapline and line , with a silver skirt .\nmaidstone & district 2816 , a leyland leopard psu3 with willowbrook bodywork which makes regular appearances at rallies . the vehicle is painted in m & d coach livery .\nwhen the railways were built in the 1840s , maidstone was not well served . it was reported at the time that inhabitants were bitterly opposed to the railway , the mayor suggesting that\nmaidstone will be ruined as a commercial town\n. it was said that wharfingers and corn and coal merchants would be hardest hit .\nmaidstone & district . leyland titan . pd2 / 12 double decker bus . 1 / 76\noo\noxford diecast . supplied in a perspex presentation case .\nanother , more recent shot of 631 resting and showing good progress on former cleethorpes corporation aec no . 54 which dates from 1937 . h opefully this will be ready for service before too long .\nthe post - war ( 1945 / 46 ) batch of london transport stl types with weymann bodies were sold to municipalities in 1955 and hgc 233 was still giving valiant service to grimsby some nine years later .\nthe trams and trolleybuses that once operated in maidstone could fairly be said to embody all that was good in providing a decent public service attuned to local demands . the attractive livery used for the corporation fleet , golden ochre and cream , added to the appeal of the place for enthusiasts . the system was compact , but there always seemed to be something happening .\nboro ' line was launched with a bold new livery , designed by best impressions , who would later go on to design the last independent maidstone & district livery .\nmaidstone corporation 72 sunbeam w of 1947 with a northern coachbuilders body ran highly decorated in the last days to commemorate trolleybus operation in the town in 1967 . it has seemingly quite recently ( 2011 ) undergone a professional repaint and looks really fine . a shot of it running in its home town on the last day has now been added to the municipal trolleybuses page .\ncorgi ooc 41101 leyland pd2 mcw orion bus manchester corporation route 1 to gatley limited edition with certificate numbered 2782 / 5000 the model is in excellent condition . nice and clean and bright wi . . .\nmaidstone corporation number 1 , wkp71 , a leyland titan pd2 / 20 with massey h61r body , new in 1956 photo taken by david lang , saturday 23 october 1965 , bishops way , maidstone \u00a91965 - 2018 david lang all rights reserved . you ' re welcome to print these pages for personal use only or to link to them as long as it ' s not for financial gain . photos may not be re - posted anywhere ( including facebook , flickr and fotopic sites ) without permission . see the site map for further details .\nseen a long time ago was this ex - aberdeen corporation daimler . who would have believed what this operators successor would become in the free - for - all world of de - regulation in the 1990s .\nmaidstone & district so43 , a bristol l6a with eastern coachworks bodywork . this bus is the sole survivor of 31 similar buses purchased by the company in 1949 / 50 .\nanother pair of willowbrook bodied bedfords at sworders base in november , 1991 . rbd 102m was another ex united counties bus whilst skn 491r had been new to maidstone borough council .\nmaidstone steam & traction club , london , 1979 . illustrated card cover . first edition . [ 20pp ] . vg : in very good condition without dust jacket as issued .\nthe town is in the borough of maidstone . in 2011 , the town had a population of 113 , 137 , about 73 per cent of the population of the borough .\nin all there are six\ncomplete\nvehicles and one trolleybus chassis . i use the term\ncomplete\nto denote chassis and body , as several are minus electrical equipment and others are awaiting restoration , so parts are either missing or in need of replacement due to their condition . all the vehicles were part of the ipswich corporation transport fleet between 1923 and 1962 and are therefore representative of the system from its commencement until its closure .\nderby corporation 237 , also a sunbeam f4a , built 1960 has roe bodywork . the black country living museum is a fascinating place to visit . the houses behind 237 in this view are made mainly of cast iron !\nlondon transport museum also bought along for good measure its daimler fleetline dms1 . it looks modern but , launched as ' the londoner ' in 1972 it is in fact now 43 years old and well deserves its place in preservation .\nmodel number ~ 97096 . model ~ mcw orion leyland pd2 ( part set , but including box & certificate ) . make ~ corgi . operator ~ edinburgh city transport . colour ~ brown & white . details of the item .\n5 . ibid . 10 . the charter is mis - dated 1603 by the compiler , an error reproduced in w . roberts james , charters of maidstone , 66 - 86 .\nwarrington transport department , 1977 . soft cover . condition : very good . an illustrated history of municipal passenger transport in the town of warrington . a clean and sound copy free from marks and inscriptions . all orders processed and shipped promptly from the uk , usually within 24 hours . call or email with your questions by going to\nbookseller & payment information\nbelow and then\nask bookseller a question\nor\nview booksellers homepage\n40 p . book .\nno trolleys to loose - maidstone buses and trolleys 1928 - 1973 length = 60 minutes format = dvd - r copyright = online video the video , now a dvd was . . .\ni was perhaps lucky to have experienced a fulfilling fifteen years working in connection with london transport ' s historical collections . one of the ' perks ' of this was to be in on many behind the scenes activities including the retrieval , though\n126 was one of eight trolleybuses sold off in 1962 , these being purchased by walsall corporation . this trolleybus became number 347 in the walsall fleet , in which it operated until early 1970 . by that time walsall corporation had become part of the west midlands pte who decided to close the walsall system . 126 was purchased later that year and was stored and operated for a time at sandtoft . it is now in the ipswich museum where the interior is being restored .\nmaidstone corporation 80 , lkj780 , a 1949 daimler cvg6 / brush h56r which was sold for scrap in 1964 . there is another photo of lkj780 here from 1953 at the same location . photo taken by the late jack wyse , courtesy of mike morant , 1953 , maidstone \u00a91953 - 2018 mike morant all rights reserved . you ' re welcome to print these pages for personal use only or to link to them as long as it ' s not for financial gain . photos may not be re - posted anywhere ( including facebook , flickr and fotopic sites ) without permission . see the site map for further details .\nmaidstone is mentioned several times in ian fleming ' s 1955 james bond novel , moonraker . villain hugo drax passes through king street and gabriels hill and later stops at the thomas wyatt hotel .\nportsmouth corporation 313 is a post - war burlingham bodied but . a much missed link here would be one of the much loved 1934 - 35 cravens bodied aecs , however despite their survival in service until 1963 none escaped the cutters torch .\nthe lorry is seen a couple of years later being driven by\nbusby\nwhilst competing in the kent heat of the lorry driver of the year competition held in maidstone ' s lockmeadow market .\nkent experiences a maritime climate with cool summers and mild winters . the nearest official met office weather station for which online records are available is at east malling , about three miles west of maidstone .\nmetrobus - the company ' s first ten years . andrew & metrobus ltd boag , capital transport publishing , 1994 . 1st edition . isbn : 1854141597 . 96 pages , 225g . soft card covers fine . illustrated with colour and b / w photographs .\nalthough originally acquired in the 1970s it is good that bedford staff canteen 702b now puts in appearances . lte had a number of these which dated from 1948 / 9 and replaced the motley collection of converted ns and tilling st types ( st922 was briefly one such ) . a number were bought by liverpool corporation transport when lte finished with them and this one then came back ' home ' under the skin however its condition is not good so a re - build of the frame must be undertaken eventually .\nin the earlier stages of the trolleybus conversion bradford was content to buy conventional replacement buses such as the regent v above , but later aquisitions were dictated by the hard to forgo subsidies available under the 1968 transport act for vehicles suitable for one - man operation .\nq83 ( right ) came along in october 1935 . it is seen alongside the only other survivor of it type , the london transport museum ' s q55 . this was their first pairing for many a year and possibly the first since q83 was painted red .\nand again , this time to 1975 with a later rear - engined delivery in view en - route to the former trolleybus terminus of loose . note that by this time the operator is maidstone borough council .\nthis early bristol was once part of the national collection cared for by the british transport commission . later when in alternative charge i think it was damaged by fire so hope that it has now been put right . seen here at a clapham common rally c . 1971 .\none of the first roads in kent to be turnpiked was from rochester to maidstone , in 1728 . the a20 runs through the town and the m20 motorway runs to the north . opened in 1960 as the maidstone bypass a20 ( m ) , this was the first motorway south of london . maidstone is a hub for major roads : the m20 motorway , the a229 , a249 , a20 and a26 . the m2 motorway is a short distance to the north and the a21 also runs close to the town . the historic centre of the town is largely pedestrianised or with restricted access for private vehicles , which are diverted around a one way system .\ni believe that k502 was barry ' s first restoration , being completed nearly forty years ago . it appeared alongside the lt museum ' s k424 in the 1983 london transport 50th anniversary celebrations and much more recently in the ' year of the bus ' event in central london .\nosborne ' s - buses from tollesbury . mills , geoff . , mw transport publications , 1995 . 1st edition . isbn : . 36 pages , 90g . stapled soft card covers ( 8vo ) fine . illustrated with b / w photographs and route maps . ( scarce )\na twinning association committee meets every month . it organises annual trips to the jeanne hachette festival in beauvais . an annual sporting weekend is also held , with maidstone and beauvais taking it in turns to host the event .\nemployment , by industry , was 19 % retail ; 13 % real estate ; 11 % manufacturing ; 9 % construction ; 7 % transport and communications ; 10 % health and social work ; 8 % public administration ; 7 % education ; 5 % finance ; 4 % hotels and restaurants ; 1 % agriculture ; 1 % energy and water supply ; and 5 % other . compared to national figures , maidstone had a high percentage of workers in construction and public administration , and a low percentage in agriculture ."]}
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", "topic": 39}], "title": "ameris bancorp", "paragraphs": ["ameris bancorp : u . s . fed approves ameris bancorp - hamilton state bancshares merg . .\nameris bancorp : bank finalizes $ 400m - plus acquisition of hamilton s . .\nameris bancorp : completion of acquisition or disposition of assets , creation of . .\nameris bancorp : completion of acquisition or disposition of assets , other event . .\nameris bancorp ' s 12 months eps from cont . operations growth year on year\nameris bancorp : completes acquisition of hamilton state bancshares , inc . and an . .\nis ameris bancorp ( nasdaq : abcb ) worth $ 52 . 7 based on intrinsic value ?\nabcb stock price - ameris bancorp stock quote ( u . s . : nasdaq ) - marketwatch\nzember said the integration of jacksonville bancorp\u2019s operations and customer relationships into ameris has been \u201coutstanding . \u201d\na slow - down in the ameris bancorp ' s eps from cont . operations growth from the\nameris bancorp eps from cont . operations growth rates ( abcb ) , current and historic growth - csimarket\nto this point , ameris bancorp operated as several independently chartered and branded financial institutions . in 2006 , we become one bank , one brand . ameris bancorp completed the multi - charter collapse to a single charter and one brand : ameris bank .\ngiven the strong balance sheet position , ameris bancorp ( abcb ) is expected to continue growing through acquisitions .\nameris bancorp ' s ( abcb ) ceo ed hortman on q1 2018 results - earnings call tra . .\non june 29 , ameris bancorp - the parent company of moultrie , georgia - based ameris bank - completed its acquisition of hamilton state bank parent company hamilton state bancshares inc .\nour executive team and bancorp board of directors are the senior - most leaders and the decision - making body of ameris bank and ameris bancorp . each individual carries deep - rooted industry knowledge as well as seasoned experience in his or her field of expertise .\nameris bancorp completes acquisition of hamilton state bancshares , inc . and announces date of second quarter 2018 earnings release date and conference call\nother companies have achieved higher eps from cont . operations growth . while ameris bancorp ' s eps from cont . operations decrease of\nfor online banking enrollment instructions , reference the ameris bank online banking enrollment guide and ameris bank advanced login authentication instructions .\naccording to ameris bank spokeswoman ann - stanton cannarella , \u201cameris bank made the decision to increase our presence to allow for growth in personnel and to increase ameris bank brand exposure . \u201d\ntoday , a director at ameris bancorp ( nasdaq : abcb ) , robert dale ezzell , sold shares of abcb . . . [ . . . ]\njacksonville may lose one major banking headquarters if everbank financial corp . accepts a buyout offer , but it does seem to be gaining another in ameris bancorp .\nu . s . bank home > about u . s . bancorp > investor / shareholder information\nwith the quarterly eps from cont . operations reported in the mar 31 2018 period , ameris bancorp ' s cumulative twelve months eps from cont . operations were $\nameris bank uses mentoring programs for everything from onboarding to executive - level development . here is how to mentor the ameris way .\nthe u . s . federal reserve said on wednesday it had approved a merger between georgia ' s ameris bancorp and hamilton state bancshares , in a further sign of growing bank consolidation in the country . ameris , . . .\nameris bancorp completed its first acquisition in the state of south carolina . this led to the establishment of nine additional locations throughout south carolina , all opening between 2006 - 2014 .\nother companies have achieved higher eps from cont . operations quarter on quarter growth . while ameris bancorp ' s eps from cont . operations growth quarter on quarter , overall rank is\nmoultrie , ga . , june 6 , 2018 / prnewswire / - - ameris bancorp ( nasdaq : abcb ) ( the\ncompany\n) , the parent company of ameris bank , today announced that effective as of july 5 , 2018 , edwin w . hortman , jr . will be succeeded as president and chief executive officer of ameris bancorp by dennis j . zember jr . mr . zember currently serves as executive vice president and chief operating officer of the company and chief executive officer of ameris bank .\nameris bancorp , a publicly traded holding company with more than $ 8 billion in assets , first announced the acquisition of hoschton , georgia - based hamilton state bank on jan . 26 .\nthe decline in the first quarter ameris bancorp ' s eps from cont . operations compares unfavorably to the company ' s average eps from cont . operations increase of 14 . 96 % .\nin 1996 , abc bancorp completed its first acquisition in the state of alabama , which resulted in six alabama banking locations .\nlooking for an ameris bank branch or atm near you ? use our location finder .\nto establish online bill pay , reference the ameris bank online bill pay enrollment guide .\nabc holding company continued to expand by acquiring three more financial institutions in georgia . in 1986 , abc holding company became abc bancorp .\nwashington ( reuters ) - the u . s . federal reserve said on wednesday it had approved a merger between georgia ' s ameris bancorp and hamilton state bancshares , in a further sign of growing bank consolidation . . .\nameris still officially lists its headquarters address as moultrie , ga . , but it recently moved its executive offices to the riverplace tower on the southbank and expanded its banking operations in northeast florida with the acquisition of jacksonville bancorp inc .\nto denote your e - statement preference , reference the ameris bank e - statement enrollment guide .\nmoultrie , ga . , july 2 , 2018 / prnewswire / - - ameris bancorp ( nasdaq : abcb ) ( the\ncompany\n) announced today that it completed the acquisition of hamilton state bancshares , inc . (\nhamilton . . .\nmoultrie , ga . , may 29 , 2018 / prnewswire / - - ameris bancorp ( nasdaq : abcb ) ( the\ncompany\n) announced today that it completed the acquisition of atlantic coast financial corporation (\nacfc\n) . . .\nmoultrie , ga . , april 6 , 2018 / prnewswire / - - ameris bancorp ( nasdaq : abcb ) ( the\ncompany\n) today announced that it intends to release its first quarter 2018 financial results in a press release . . .\nwith its recent acquisition of 18 bank of america banking centers across the southeast , parent company ameris bancorp ( nasdaq : abcb ) has approximately $ 5 . 4 billion in total assets . ameris operates more than 100 full - service branches throughout its southeast footprint , including 10 in northeast florida . cecil gibson is market president for the north florida region .\nhamilton state shareholders , bassett said , appear to be quite pleased with the integration with ameris bank .\nnew york , ny / accesswire / april 20 , 2018 / ameris bancorp ( nasdaq : abcb ) will be discussing their earnings results in their q1 earnings call to be held on april 20 , 2018 at 10 : 00 am eastern time . to . . .\nbassett said ameris will continue to\ncompetitively\noperate the banks acquired in the hamilton state bank merger .\naccording to a document prepared by financial advising firm stephens inc . , the transaction was valued at $ 405 . 7 million . post - merger , stephens estimates ameris bancorp ' s total assets at $ 11 . 3 billion , with a branch network spanning four states .\nameris bancorp , the parent company of ameris bank , continues expanding to include seven more fdic - assisted acquisitions ( 2010 - 2012 ) , four whole bank mergers ( 2013 - 2016 ) , and the acquisition of 18 bank of america locations ( 2015 ) . ameris bank proudly became the title sponsor of the jacksonville marathon in 2016 , carrying on the tradition of the oldest marathon in jacksonville , florida . in 2017 , across the southeast , ameris bank financed over $ 1 billion in businesses , over $ 25 million in personal financing needs , and over $ 4 . 9 billion in home loans .\nmoultrie , ga . , april 20 , 2018 / prnewswire / - - ameris bancorp ( nasdaq : abcb ) ( the\ncompany\n) today reported net income of $ 26 . 7 million , or $ 0 . 70 per diluted share , for the quarter ended march . . .\nthe area\u2019s workforce was also key in ameris\u2019 decision to grab a greater piece of real estate in the river city .\nfor step - by - step directions on setting up account alerts , reference the ameris bank online and text alerts guide .\nameris\u2019 stock rose from $ 30 . 31 before the july 22 earnings report to as much as $ 33 . 74 last week .\n\u201cameris bank is a high - performing institution , and we are also a community bank with plans to provide exceptional service to our customers and be a champion for members in the community for years to come . \u201d \u2013 ameris bank ceo edwin w . hortman , jr .\nin addition to joining the jacksonville skyline with its name atop the riverplace tower , ameris bank remains committed to the northeast florida area with the recent acquisition of the jacksonville bank and the bank serving as the title sponsor of the ameris bank jacksonville marathon to be held in december .\nshe said she ' s particularly impressed by the technological capabilities of ameris bank , which she said offers several products hamilton state bank did not .\nameris bank bought up banks on the cheap in the southeastern u . s . to help it vault up the list from no . 76 last year .\nameris bank\u2019s move into the riverplace tower later this year is part of the georgia - based institution\u2019s strategic plan to increase its visibility in the jacksonville market .\nameris bank , the largest community bank by deposit market share in jacksonville , celebrated the opening of the company\u2019s executive offices in the riverplace tower in downtown jacksonville .\nwith a 40 + year strong commitment to agribusiness owners , ameris bank continues to provide solutions with benefits specifically designed for ag businesses of all forms and sizes . learn more\nameris will begin occupying a suite on the 26th floor of the downtown building by january 2016 and install marquee signage at the top of the office tower around the same time .\na state - of - the - art branch designed for customer - employee engagement will open in the lobby of riverplace tower on july 11 , to serve ameris bank customers .\nhamilton state bank has 24 banking locations in metro atlanta . it will operate as a division of ameris bank until its transition and conversion is completed at a later date , .\ncannarella said the bank sees \u201cgreat potential\u201d in the jacksonville market and greater visibility would \u201cenhance our ability to attract the additional highly skilled professionals ameris bank needs as we continue to grow . \u201d\nduring the company\u2019s conference call to discuss second - quarter earnings , chief operating officer and chief financial officer dennis zember said he needed to brag about how well ameris is doing in jacksonville .\nin 2001 , we expanded into the state of florida with the acquisition of two florida financial institutions . during this same year , we also acquired another financial institution in georgia . throughout the 2000s , in total abc bancorp acquired nine financial institutions , including two fdic - assisted transactions .\nin the riverplace tower , ameris will open a branch on the first floor in the near future and there are also plans to expand operations to an additional floor within the building at some point .\n\u201cour commitment to jacksonville and northeast florida reaches far beyond new branches and the addition of our executive team headquarters , \u201d said edwin w . hortman , jr . , ameris bank ceo . \u201cameris bank is a high - performing institution , and we are also a community bank with plans to provide exceptional service to our customers and be a champion for members in the community for years to come . \u201d\nameris reported earnings of 57 cents a share in the quarter , up from 38 cents in the second quarter of 2015 and 4 cents higher than the average forecast of analysts , according to thomson financial .\nthe ameris bank leadership team remains committed to providing the vision and opportunities necessary for our company to grow consistently and strategically year after year . our company\u2019s success is made possible by our leadership and talented employees , who continue to craft and execute bold and creative strategies , while providing exceptional customer experiences . supporting our executive team is ameris bank\u2019s unique structure , one with local market leadership and support from local community boards .\nameris bank has several operations throughout the metro atlanta area . its mortgage group is headquartered in marietta , its u . s . premium finance division is headquartered in norcross and its government - guaranteed lending division is headquartered in midtown atlanta .\nin a world that is changing faster than ever , one thing at u . s . bancorp is unchanged : everything we do is centered on building trust with our shareholders , customers , communities and employees \u2013 every day . visit our 2017 annual report to learn how we have worked for more than 150 years to be the most trusted choice for our stakeholders .\nwhat started as one location , with $ 1 million in capital , in moultrie , ga . , ameris has now blossomed into a publicly traded bank with over $ 6 billion in assets that provides innovative products and personal service to customers across the southeast .\nthree of hamilton state bank ' s 28 georgia locations - which are currently operating as divisions of ameris bank - are in bartow . one location , however , the\nend cap\nat 12 euharlee road , will cease operations effective aug . 1 .\nameris bancorp is a bank holding company , which through the subsidiary , ameris bank , engages in the provision of banking services to its retail and commercial customers . it operates through the following business segments : banking , retail mortgage , warehouse lending , the sba and premium finance . the banking segment offers full service financial services to include commercial loans , consumer loans and deposit accounts . the retail mortgage segment includes origination , sales , and servicing of one - to - four family residential mortgage loans . the warehouse lending segment includes the origination and servicing of warehouse lines to other businesses that are secured by underlying one - to - four family residential mortgage loans . the sba segment comprises of origination , sales , and servicing of small business administration loans . the premium finance segment comprises origination and servicing of commercial insurance premium finance loans . the company was founded on december 18 , 1980 and is headquartered in moultrie , ga .\nbassett said the weekend of oct . 12 - 14 is being targeted as the\nconversion\ndates when the core hamilton state system changes to the core ameris system . customers , he said , should see very little changes to their accounts during or after this switchover period .\nthe work that we do on the back end to make sure all the products and services convert and flow over , it ' s pretty seamless ,\nhe said .\nthey will receive new debit cards from ameris bank , and those are very easy to activate .\nameris bank opened its doors as american banking company on october 1 , 1971 . what started as one location , with $ 1 million in capital , in moultrie , georgia , has now blossomed into a publicly traded bank that provides innovative products and personal service to customers across the southeast .\nit was a cash - in stock transaction , so hamilton state shareholders are entitled to receive , for each share of hamilton voting and non - voting common stock outstanding , $ 0 . 93 per share in cash and 0 . 16 shares of any fractional shares of common stock of ameris bank ,\nhe said .\nmany city , business and community leaders , including dr . charles moreland with the office of mayor curry , greg anderson with the jacksonville city council and daniel davis with the jacksonville chamber of commerce , joined ameris bank ceo edwin w . hortman , jr . and president andy cheney at the event to celebrate the company\u2019s continued growth in jacksonville .\nthe information that is on or available through this site is for informational purposes only and speaks only as of the particular date or dates of that information . we do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of information on or available through this site , and we are not responsible for inaccuracies or omissions in that information or for actions taken in reliance on that information . u . s . bancorp does not undertake an obligation , and disclaims any duty , to update any of the information on or available through this site . view our software & browser requirements .\nas far as our core banking operations , we didn ' t have any locations outside of the midtown atlanta area - the branch network and footprint , particularly around the atlanta metropolitan statistical area was very appealing to us ,\nsaid ameris bank president lawton e . bassett iii .\nafter this acquisition with hamilton state bank , collectively between the bank and those divisions , we have just over 530 employees in the north georgia footprint .\ncheney said in an e - mail to the business journal , \u201ci am proud to be a longtime resident of jacksonville , and even prouder to expand our presence in the market . our executive team recognizes all that jacksonville has to offer \u2014 it is a wonderful place to live and work . ameris bank is committed to jacksonville , and we have experienced bankers and lending experts committed to building relationships with business owners and individuals , all looking for a strong and stable financial institution . \u201d\nthe executive team moving from the bank\u2019s headquarters in moultrie , georgia . , include ceo ed hortman and president and coo andy cheney , a jacksonville native . other key members of the senior leadership team as well as some local divisions of the bank \u2014 some 40 employees in all \u2014 will be relocated to the riverplace tower from ameris\u2019 offices on baymeadows way . the bank , which has about 150 workers in jacksonville , will retain that location for support operations , including its customer care center .\nour founding father , eugene m . vereen , jr . , envisioned a bank for the future . alongside other board members , they set out to create a new kind of bank based on the principles of high performance solutions , character and community . over 45 years later , ameris bank leaders and employees continue to enrich our legacy by providing advanced products and services , anchored by traditional , home - town values , with the purpose of improving the lives of our customers and supporting the communities we serve . view our history video .\ni think we are very operationally aligned as far as our operating models and how we run our organizations - very market - centric , decentralized operating models ,\nhe said .\nameris bank is ecstatic about being in the cartersville area - having been in that market area as a tourist for a number of years , that area reminds me a lot of our smaller , rural markets that may not have the huge peaks in an economic cycle , and you may not have the lows there in the downturn economic side , but a very steady economic climate .\nsolutions most beneficial for small or owner - managed businesses looking to reduce costs , manage risk and streamline day to day banking operations . learn more\ncompetitive , customized and relationship - driven solutions for organizations with annual revenues generally $ 20 million and higher . learn more\nsolutions to meet the short - 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merger services .\nthe faces that you deal with are not going to change ,\nshe said .\nbut the convenience of banking here is going to greatly improve .\nno layoffs are expected in the wake of the merger , bassett said . nor did he say there were plans for any major organizational or managerial changes at the local banks in the lead up to this fall ' s conversion .\nas we continue to expand our staff there , you will see us be more visible in the community ,\nhe said .\nwe look forward to being a great business partner there .\n\u00a9 copyright 2018 the daily tribune news , all rights reserved . , source newspapers\nduration : auto . 2 months 3 months 6 months 9 months 1 year 2 years 5 years 10 years max .\n\u201cjust altogether , the success in jacksonville between the executive team moving here in our new , sort of , executive headquarters ( and ) the jax bank deal has paid dividends , \u201d he said .\n\u201cthe jax bank team hit the ground running and we\u2019re ahead of where we thought we would be on loan growth , ahead of where we thought we would be on retaining the deposits . we\u2019ve achieved all the targets that we hit on operating expense , \u201d he said .\n\u201cwe had an outstanding quarter where everything came together from the growth , revenue and expense perspective , \u201d ceo edwin hortman said in the conference call .\n\u201cwe still see strong momentum . loan growth is expected to be in the top of the range that we\u2019ve provided , resulting in outstanding revenue growth going forward . expenses are expected to remain muted resulting in continued incremental improvement in our efficiency level , \u201d he said .\neverbank last week confirmed it is in advanced negotiations with an unnamed potential buyer . it is not known what that would mean to its jacksonville headquarters operations .\nanother banking company that definitely is headquartered in jacksonville , atlantic coast financial corp . , reported a strong second quarter with earnings of 9 cents a share , up from adjusted earnings of 2 cents in the second quarter of 2015 .\nthe company in june said it is transforming its atlantic coast bank from a savings bank charter to a commercial bank charter , and it is already positioning its operations for the change .\n\u201ccontinued efforts to manage our balance sheet , with an increased focus on commercial lending , have resulted in greater diversification of our loan portfolio and reduced exposure to 30 - year fixed - rate loans , \u201d chief financial officer tracy keegan said in a news release .\ntraditionally , savings banks focus more on long - term mortgage loans than on commercial loans .\nthe one analyst who follows atlantic coast financial , bob ramsey of fbr & co . , agrees with that strategy .\n\u201cwe like that acfc continues to make its balance sheet more commercial in nature , especially the evidence that it is able to generate good net growth at the same time it shifts its mix , \u201d ramsey said in a research note after the earnings report .\n\u201cwe continue to favor acfc\u2019s strong growth in attractive markets and scarcity value as one of the few community banks remaining in northern florida , \u201d he said .\nof course , that scarcity could make atlantic coast financial an acquisition target but for now , it is one of the few remaining jacksonville - headquartered banks .\nas a company that generates nearly a quarter of its revenue overseas , fidelity national information services inc . ( fis ) may be the jacksonville - based company facing the biggest impact from the united kingdom\u2019s vote to leave the european union .\nhowever , during fis\u2019 quarterly conference call last week , ceo gary norcross offered an optimistic take on brexit .\n\u201cbrexit is obviously creating some uncertainty in the market . at this time , we have not seen any impact to our current relationships . while this will continue to unfold over the next several years , change typically creates opportunity for fis , \u201d norcross said .\nfis , which provides technology services for banks , reported adjusted earnings of 90 cents a share in the second quarter , up from 74 cents last year and 3 cents higher than the average analysts\u2019 forecast , according to thomson .\n\u201cthese results build on the positive momentum established in q1 and characterized the first half of the year with strong , profitable growth delivering outstanding shareholder returns . our outlook for the remainder of the year remains positive , \u201d norcross said .\nfis increased its earnings forecast for the full year from a range of $ 3 . 70 to $ 3 . 80 to a range of $ 3 . 75 to $ 3 . 85 a share .\nnorcross also said fis remains ahead of schedule with the integration of sungard data services inc . , which it acquired in december .\n\u201cfis has a proven track record of meeting or exceeding our synergy targets and based on our progress to date and proven integration processes , this trend will continue , \u201d he said .\npatriot transportation holding inc . last week reported earnings of 42 cents a share for its third quarter ended june 30 , up from 31 cents a share the previous year .\nrevenue rose slightly to $ 31 . 3 million but excluding revenue from fuel surcharges , revenue was up 5 . 5 percent .\nlower fuel prices have reduced surcharges passed on to customers by the jacksonville - based trucking company .\npatriot\u2019s earnings were also affected by higher compensation and benefit costs as it deals with challenges of hiring and training drivers .\n\u201cwhile we\u2019re pleased to see our results from this year\u2019s third quarter improve , we still have significant work to do to get our operating margins to what we consider an acceptable level , \u201d ceo tom baker said in patriot\u2019s conference call .\nbaker said patriot\u2019s debt - free balance sheet allows the company to look at potential acquisition opportunities to grow the business .\n\u201cwhile the market remains very competitive , we feel we\u2019re in a good position to grow and prosper , \u201d he said .\npatriot also said in a securities and exchange commission filing that charles hyman , president and founder of investment firm charles d . hyman & co . , was added to its board of directors .\nthe company needed to add an independent director to comply with nasdaq rules requiring listed companies to have a majority of independent directors on the board .\nas we all dread the onslaught of political ads on television in the coming months , tegna inc . is looking at it with dollar signs in its eyes .\ntegna is the media company , formerly known as gannett , which operates 46 television stations , including wtlv tv - 12 and wjxx tv - 25 in jacksonville . it expects to profit from the upcoming political season .\n\u201cwe\u2019re in states that matter most , including ohio , florida , virginia , north carolina , colorado and michigan . and given the close polling , we know hillary ( clinton ) will have a growing war chest coming out of this week\u2019s convention , \u201d tegna media president david lougee said during the company\u2019s quarterly conference call last week .\nlougee said the \u201cso - called trump factor\u201d will also help tegna\u2019s stations , as republican donors who may be reluctant to fund donald trump put their money into congressional races .\n\u201cwe have contested senate races in ohio , florida , missouri , north carolina and arizona , and the trump factor may widen the playing field further and open up other races , \u201d he said .\n\u201cthe bottom - line , spending for all races is now beginning and accelerating fast , as expected . \u201d\ntegna is also anticipating a revenue bump for its nbc affiliates , including wtlv , from the upcoming summer olympics .\nthe company projects third - quarter revenue in its television station division to rise by 20 percent to 25 percent , after a 10 percent rise in the second quarter .\ntegna reported adjusted second - quarter earnings of 50 cents a share , up from 30 cents in the second quarter of 2015 .\ncontinuing an ongoing trend over the last couple of years as deutsche bank expands its jacksonville operations , the company\u2019s top officials in germany last week talked about more possible job cuts .\nthe global banking company reported second - quarter earnings of just 20 million euros ( about $ 22 million ) , down from 818 million euros last year .\nthe sharp decline was due in part to restructuring and severance costs as the company cut 3 , 000 positions in germany .\nthe company last fall said it was considering a plan to eventually cut 29 , 000 of its 100 , 000 worldwide work force .\n\u201cwe have continued to de - risk our balance sheet , to invest in our processes and to modernize our infrastructure . however , if the current weak economic environment persists , we will need to be yet more ambitious in the timing and intensity of our restructuring , \u201d cryan said in the company\u2019s earnings news release .\ndeutsche bank opened its jacksonville operations center in 2008 where it employs about 1 , 800 people , with plans to add 350 jobs in the next year .\nbrowse a digital collection of our other publications , magazines and special sections such as season magazine , health matters , holiday gift guide and more .\nabcb ' s i . quarter q / q eps from cont . operations comment\nachieved in the i . quarter 2018 above company average sequential eps from cont . operations jump of\nyear on year , if the fiscal year would end at mar 31 2018 .\nother companies have achieved higher trailing twelve month eps from cont . operations growth . while eps from cont . operations growth total ranking has deteriorated compare to previous quarter from\nabcb ' s eps from cont . operations growth ratio versus regional banks industry , financial sector and total market\ncompanies with similar eps from cont . operations jump for the quarter ending mar 31 2018 within financial sector\ncsimarket company , sector , industry , market analysis , stock quotes , earnings , economy , news and research . free stock market news feeds copyright \u00a9 2018 csimarket , inc . all rights reserved . by using this site , you agree to the terms of service and privacy policy - 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off , all rights under the security agreement with respect to the pledge of the company\u0092s shares in american banking company and all other rights available under the law . for certain events of default relating to insolvency , bankruptcy or receivership , the commitments are automatically terminated and the amounts outstanding automatically become payable immediately .\na copy of the credit facility is attached hereto as exhibit 10 . 1 and is incorporated herein by reference , and a copy of the security agreement is attached hereto as exhibit 10 . 2 and is incorporated herein by reference . the foregoing summary does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the credit facility and the security agreement .\non december 16 , 2005 , the company completed its pending merger with first national banc , inc . ( \u0093first national\u0094 ) . first national bank , st . marys , georgia , a wholly - owned subsidiary of first national , simultaneously merged with and into the first bank of brunswick , a wholly - owned subsidiary of the company . the first bank of brunswick will continue to operate the banking locations of first national bank , st . marys , georgia as branches of the first bank of brunswick . first national bank , orange park , florida , also a wholly - owned subsidiary of first national , became a wholly - owned subsidiary of the company upon completion of the merger and will continue its current operations under its existing charter .\nthe merger was completed pursuant to an agreement and plan of merger dated as of june 30 , 2005 , as amended by an amendment no . 1 to agreement and plan of merger dated as of october 28 , 2005 ( as so amended , the \u0093merger agreement\u0094 ) . pursuant to the terms of the merger agreement , shareholders of first national elected to receive as merger consideration shares of the company\u0092s common stock , cash or a combination of stock and cash . as a result of shareholder elections , the company will issue an aggregate of approximately 1 , 088 , 500 shares of its common stock and pay a total of approximately $ 12 , 881 , 087 to shareholders of first national . in addition , holders of first national options will be paid an aggregate of approximately $ 610 , 300 in cancellation of their options . approximately $ 900 , 000 of the consideration payable under the merger agreement will be paid with proceeds from the credit facility ."]}
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", "topic": 3}], "title": "icrossing", "paragraphs": ["glassdoor has 167 icrossing reviews submitted anonymously by icrossing employees . read employee reviews and ratings on glassdoor to decide if icrossing is right for you .\nthese are all the companies that icrossing has acquired . icrossing ' s latest acquisition was in jul 2007 .\nparker joined icrossing in 2015 as president of icrossing ' s west coast operations new york , ny - june . . .\nicrossing ' s president , mike parker , currently has an approval rating of 61 % . icrossing ' s primary competitors are\nowler has collected 16 screenshots of icrossing ' s website since apr 2012 . the latest icrossing website design screenshot was captured in sep 2017 .\nsince icrossing was founded in 1998 , it has participated in 5 rounds of funding . in total icrossing has raised $ 123 . 0m . icrossing ' s last funding round was on may 2008 for a total of $ 15 . 0m\nicrossing is a digital marketing agency that creates brand stories and designs for consumer acquisition and retention . icrossing is a private company . mike parker is the president of icrossing and has an approval rating of 61 from owler members . goldman sachs , oak investment partners , and rre ventures llc . are some of icrossing ' s investors . icrossing ' s top competitor is elite sem , led by ben kirshner , who is their founder & ceo . icrossing has 2 , 929 followers on owler .\nicrossing is a digital marketing agency that creates brand stories and designs for consumer acquisition and retention . icrossing is a private company . mike parker is the president of icrossing and has an approval rating of 61 from owler members . goldman sachs , oak investment partners , and rre ventures llc . are some of icrossing ' s investors . icrossing ' s top competitor is elite sem , led by ben kirshner , who is their founder & ceo . icrossing has 2 , 928 followers on owler .\nicrossing currently has 7 , 916 followers on twitter . as of july 2013 icrossing had 6 , 036 followers . that ' s a 31 percent increase in 4 years\nicrossing currently has 4 , 510 fans on facebook . as of july 2013 icrossing had 2 , 301 fans . that ' s a 96 percent increase in 5 years\nnick brien has been named president of hearst magazines marketing services and ceo of icrossing .\nicrossing is a digital marketing agency that creates brand stories and designs for consumer acquisition and retention . icrossing was founded in 1998 . icrossing ' s headquarters is located in new york , new york , usa 10019 . it has raised 123 . 0m in 5 round . . .\nas the global president of icrossing , mike is responsible for the strategic , creative and commercial success of the icrossing offices around the world . mike is also responsible for leading icrossing\u2019s global mobile practice and its large - scale digital media and platform partnerships . parker joined icrossing in 2015 as president of icrossing\u2019s west coast operations . he was appointed president , u . s . , in 2016 , managing the growth and success of the agency\u2019s 7 offices across the country .\nas icrossing\u2019s chief global growth officer , mitchell yoo is responsible for ensuring the continuity and expansion of client relationships across the icrossing network worldwide . his focus is to provide icrossing clients with the power of a full - service global network while maintaining the highest level of performance and partnership .\nas chief media officer of icrossing , jeff is tasked with overseeing icrossing\u2019s media efforts across the u . s . he brings deep expertise , demonstrated leadership , and comprehensive knowledge to the agency .\nglobal marketing agency icrossing will relocate its london headquarters to lsq in leicester square . t . . .\ni am really excited to announce that the icrossing web analytics team has received recognition of our . . .\nhearst magazines announced that mike parker will become president of icrossing , the company ' s global . . .\nmarketing engagement agency icrossing , a division of hearst magazines , today announced new appointments to its leadership team . the announcement marks a strategic step forward for nick brien , icrossing\u2019s newly minted ceo , who was appointed in march .\nicrossing , the digital agency owned by hearst magazines , announced today that mike parker has been pr . . .\nthe drum network spoke to sarah myles , account manager for visit wales at london agency icrossing , ab . . .\nicrossing ' s revenue is the fourth highest among it ' s top 10 competitors . the top 10 competitors average $ .\nicrossing has employees and is the first highest among it ' s top 10 competitors . the top 10 competitors average 151 .\nhearst - owned digital agency icrossing has named jeff ratner as chief media officer . in the role , ratn . . .\nwith over 16 years of experience in marketing and sales of digital software and services , dirk thum sets his focus as the managing director of icrossing germany on the strong positioning of icrossing as a data - driven digital marketing agency . icrossing enables marketers in identifying consumers and their needs in order to provide them with tailored content at the right place and at the right time .\nthatsmine media group is icrossing ' s # 2 competitor . thatsmine media group is a private company that was founded in , in null . thatsmine media group is in the marketing services industry . thatsmine media group has nan less employees vs . icrossing .\nour operations team is the heartbeat that enables icrossing to succeed . the finance and human resources departments help us help brands thrive .\nelite sem is the biggest rival of icrossing . elite sem is headquartered in new york , new york , and was founded in 2004 . elite sem is in the business support services field . elite sem generates 6 . 87 % the revenue of icrossing .\nicrossing ' s user interface engineering team is responsible for creating highly extensible interfaces for web , mobile and rich internet applications . . .\nnew york , july 15 , 2015 / prnewswire / - - marketing engagement agency icrossing , a division of hearst m . . .\nafter serving eight years at icrossing , most recently as global president , brian powley is leaving the company to pursue other business interests .\nnew york , aug . 18 , 2015 / prnewswire / - - marketing engagement agency icrossing , a division of hearst , . . .\ninnovative solutions are born from an inclusive environment . that\u2019s why thesocial fosters a diverse culture and encourages icrossing employees to be conscious change - agents .\nchurch & dwight has split digital creative and social media responsibilities for nine of its brands between icrossing and razorfish following a competitive review .\nbigin it services has been one of icrossing ' s top competitors . bigin it services ' s headquarters is in hyderabad , andhra pradesh , and was founded in null . bigin it services competes in the internet software field . bigin it services generates 0 . 11 % of icrossing ' s revenue .\nicrossing is the largest independent digital media agency in the world . we work across channels to develop media strategies that drive powerful business results for our clients .\nin her role as chief engagement officer , anne harnesses the talent , ideas and technology of both icrossing and hearst to help brands reach their full potential .\nicrossing ( urltoken ) is the marketing engagement agency that lives at the junction of creativity , technology and data . a unit of hearst magazines , with access to the vast content and data from one of the world\u2019s largest independent media , information and entertainment companies , icrossing offers a competitive advantage for its global client base .\nicrossing on twitter :\nexcited for mike and the next era of our agency ' s history under his leadership as president of global network . urltoken urltoken\nprior to joining the icrossing team , jacob held leadership positions at hilton hotels , havas media\u2019s performance arm ecselis , and ogilvy and mather\u2019s performance arm neo @ ogilvy .\nin a world where publishers are increasingly stepping into advertising and branded content , icrossing , which is owned by hearst , may be well - poised for the future .\nicrossing has been unleashing brand potential for 18 years . as an agency owned by hearst , we have access to the most valuable ingredients for effective marketing : insights , talent and audiences .\nbefore joining icrossing in 2011 , he managed business relationships with ibm , motorola , microsoft , hewlett - packard and dell with teams at ogilvy , draftfcb and y & r / wunderman .\ndon scales , icrossing ceo , is leaving the company effective immediately and will be replaced by brian powley , who currently serves as north american president of the new york - based digital agency .\nthesocial works to keep icrossing in tune with the community it serves . our goal is to make our agency a smarter , more welcoming place for people to bring their whole self to work .\nclifford is a key part of building up icrossing\u2019s core growth , providing thought leadership around technology , commerce and partnering with creative and performance to drive big world - class , creatively driven solutions .\nif you\u2019re looking for an agency partner to transform your business , interested in advancing your career , or would like to learn more about what makes icrossing special , you\u2019ve come to the right place .\nhe became icrossing ' s chief exec five years ago when he replaced icrossing founder jeff herzog , while previously serving the firm as coo . under his stewardship , the digital agency has ballooned from a few hundred staffers to 900 employees while expanding its services repertoire from being primarily search - engine - marketing - focused to increasingly picking up business for its display advertising , social media marketing and in - store digital practices .\nicrossing women\u2019s mission is to empower the company\u2019s women to achieve their professional goals . in creating a supportive community , we hope to foster the attributes women bring to their teams , elevate the discourse around women and their accomplishments , and facilitate the path to leadership . this group aims to give women not just one seat at the table , but many \u2014 and to celebrate all the ways icrossing benefits from their contributions .\nadditionally , icrossing is unique in that we\u2019re owned by hearst , a global diversified media , entertainment and content company . hearst\u2019s privately - held status enables long - term planning and independence of action . there is tremendous value that we can unlock for clients within hearst . where relevant and applicable , icrossing adds the power of hearst to our solutions - including our rich data , quality content , editorial expertise and category experience .\nit\u2019s why coca - cola , pepsi , american express and visa , to name a few , send delegations to sxsw year after year , and why icrossing hired former startup investor ben kosinski last november to advise its clients .\na year in the life of an icrossing employee includes hard work , fun outings and lending a helping hand . oh , and there\u2019s also the occasional dance break . take a peek at what we\u2019ve been up to lately .\nin every level of our organization , giving back is in our dna . we created icrossing cares , an annual week - long global philanthropy initiative , to give back to our local communities . recent projects include hosting a field day for students in chicago , landscaping golden gate park in san francisco , and volunteering at a food bank in dallas . in addition to icrossing cares , we also encourage every employee to take at least one day off per year to give back in a way that\u2019s meaningful to them .\nas vp , head of content & hearst activation michelle\u2019s role is to identify innovative ways to integrate icrossing\u2019s powerful performance marketing capabilities , with the breadth of expertise and insights from hearst , to create content marketing programs that deliver real business results . icrossing\u2019s position as the only digitally native agency owned by a media , content and entertainment company is unrivaled in the marketplace , and our experience in publishing and access to audience insights allow us to create compelling content marketing strategies and programs that help brands find their voice and build audiences .\nthe diversity of our people is what make working here such an amazing experience . at icrossing we say\nbring your whole self to work\u201d meaning : everything about you \u2013 your intellect , your life experiences , your hidden talents , your culture \u2013 this makes us better .\nin a statement , david carey , president of hearst , said ,\neveryone at hearst would like to thank don for leading the creation of icrossing , which hearst acquired in 2010 , and since then has been a key element of the company ' s digital strategy .\nprior to joining icrossing , amanda spent five years at universal mccann as the u . s . programmatic lead , digital innovation lead on clients such as kohl\u2019s , usps and the u . s . army and partnership lead for key ipg partnerships including google , hulu and cbs .\n\u201ci have long been impressed with nick\u2019s vision about the future of agency services and his leadership experience in every area , from marketing services and brand advertising to content creation and media strategy , \u201d carey said . \u201che prioritizes and promotes creativity , speed and service with a global perspective , and when married to the tremendous data , editorial resources and expertise of hearst magazines around the world , icrossing will play an increasingly important role for its clients . as we welcome nick , we also thank brian powley for his leadership and dedication to advancing icrossing\u2019s growth and innovation . \u201d\nmeanwhile , powley joined icrossing ' s san francisco office in 2007 after 25 years of working in the ad industry , with previous stops at ogilvyone worldwide , mrm worldwide and modem media . in terms of pure digital experience , the united kingdom native ' s resume goes back to 1998 .\nas svp , executive creative director of the central region , lori leads creative teams in both chicago and dallas . she is an industry veteran who has been instrumental in growing icrossing\u2019s creative reputation over the past 8 years . her energy and passion for our clients and the experiences we create is contagious .\nthe top 10 competitors in icrossing ' s competitive set are elite sem , thatsmine media group , bigin it services , iprospect , internet gorilla , 360i , pm digital , blueapple , spicy digital marketing and yourprofitweb . together they have raised over 31 . 6m between their estimated 5 . 1k employees .\njacob davis is the head of audience for icrossing , responsible for leading all search engagements and driving results for clients via search products and partnerships . his background includes more than 11 years of client and agency side experience ; building teams , leading optimization efforts and running clients from onboarding to full operational capacity .\nprior to icrossing , she was vp , strategy at tripadvisor and managing director at mdc partners , an agency holding company . she spent much of her 25 years in the ad business at fallon worldwide , eventually becoming president of their new york office . most notably , she was a founding partner and ceo of independent agency toy .\nfrederic bonn , executive creative director of icrossing new york is tasked with leading the development of transformative ideas for our clients and fostering a unified creative culture . he is led by the belief that technology enables endless expressions of creativity and can help brands create seamless and engaging experiences that deliver value to users , regardless of channel or platform .\nfrederic joined icrossing from mirum & j . walter thompson company . he also previously served as the executive creative director at razorfish new york , managing the creative department across all agency clients . his leadership and dedication to creative excellence helped razorfish land a top spot on the ad age a - list for two consecutive years in 2012 and 2013 .\nscales will take a buyout , per a source close to the situation , from parent hearst magazines , which purchased icrossing a little more than three years ago for $ 325 million . the 57 - year - old scales ' health is not a contributing reason for his departure , said the source , who also characterized the development as a surprise .\n\u201cnick brien is one of the industry\u2019s most respected advertising executives , and his arrival at hearst magazines underscores our ambition to offer a full range of media products and marketing services for our partners , \u201d swartz said . \u201cour print platform is strong , our digital audiences are growing rapidly , and nick will oversee the expansion of icrossing and its capabilities . \u201d\na seven - year publicis media veteran , jeff joins icrossing from blue 449 , where he led digital strategy and investment as executive vice president , managing director , digital . while with publicis he also served in senior digital leadership positions with zenith and groupm . prior to joining publicis he spent over five years as vice president , marketing for sony corporation of america .\nthe company took me in as an apprentice and kick - started my career . everyone in the paid media team was friendly , hard working and ran great socials . the training was incredible , i went from clueless to an expert in the three years i worked here . as well as great training , i gained a lot of hands on experience with some high profile clients . regular performance reviews and monthly catch up withs my line manager made me fully aware of where i needed to improve in my performance and where i can expect my career to be developing . i left the company with a strong cv full of experience , working at icrossing gave me a good boost to my career . i fully enjoyed working at icrossing .\nanne bologna , chief strategy officer . bologna has spent much of her 25 - year advertising career at fallon worldwide , becoming president of its new york offices . most notably , she was a founding partner and ceo of independent agency toy . prior to joining icrossing , bologna was head of brand strategy at tripadvisor and previously served as managing director at mdc partners , an agency holding company .\nas cto , shiva is responsible for technical strategy , architecture , design and implementation of all application development at icrossing . he has proven his technology chops on an impressive list of global brands , including lg , toyota motor sales , mitsubishi , hyundai , mazda , aaa , vail resorts , bermuda department of tourism , blue cross blue shield , jim beam , chase , merrill lynch and mellon bank .\namanda is the head of programmatic for icrossing , working with brands to build custom solutions that drive media results through programmatic applications . she works with clients from start to finish making platform recommendations , building segmentation , targeting and messaging strategies , and finding the right balance of data , technology and human touch to drive business results . she is passionate about transparency : in pricing , delivery , verification and client relationships .\nlori has traveled the globe designing offline and online experiences for world - class hotels and resorts and , prior to joining icrossing , was vp of creative for urltoken for 7 + years . her highly - awarded client work spans nearly all industries . some of her past and current clients include lg electronics , bluecross blueshield , hilton , marriott , grand hyatt , nokia , alliancebernstein , disney development corporation and universal studios .\nnew york , march 2 , 2015 \u2013 hearst corporation today announced that nick brien has been named president of hearst magazines marketing services and ceo of icrossing , the company\u2019s full - service digital marketing agency . the announcement was made by steven r . swartz , president and ceo , hearst corporation , and david carey , president , hearst magazines , to whom brien will report . brien will be based in new york .\n\u201cas a unit of hearst magazines , icrossing is uniquely positioned to deliver innovative marketing campaigns that creatively engage consumers and build equity for brands , \u201d brien said . \u201cwe are fueled by the vast content , audience and data assets of hearst corporation . going forward , we will strengthen our reputation as premier digital marketing experts by unleashing the full potential of our combined creative and strategic resources to execute powerful digital solutions for global marketers . \u201d\nicrossing is committed to our people\u2019s personal and professional development . this includes many kinds of learning , ranging from live - facilitated and self - guided internal courses to third - party partnership offerings , conferences , seminars and informal learning situated in practice . we provide our employees continuous learning opportunities from our technology partners including facebook , google , bing etc . we have amazing opportunities to hear directly from industry and political leaders through hearst\u2019s speakers series , master class .\nicrossing has been unleashing brand potential for 19 years and counting . since then , we\u2019ve expanded to nearly 1 , 000 employees in 10 countries \u2013 with offices throughout the united states , europe , latin america and asia . and it\u2019s all thanks to the power of potential . our clients include amazon , bayer , bridgestone , blue cross blue shield , bmw group , church & dwight , directv , lego , lg , l\u2019or\u00e9al , microsoft , nba , pepsico , sap , siriusxm radio , starwood and toyota .\nicrossing is very behind many other agencies and lacking growth . i don\u2019t feel like i learned much in my time at icrossing and the company does not train you on anything new or upcoming . the workload day in and day out is the same and boring . turnover in the company is becoming greater and clients are slowly dwindling away . there is a complete lack of transparency in the company which makes you worry about the overall stability . there is also little to no room for growth and upward movement within the company . the office is also very boring and completely lacks the modern agency vibe . very outdated with low cubicles and a dull atmosphere . management is also terrible and inappropriate in regards to handling workplace situations and there is zero communication between the different departments ( seo , sem , creative ) . don\u2019t expect to learn more than the bare minimum here because there really isn\u2019t an opportunity to . the hiring process is extremely long and there have been times paychecks , referral bonuses , and pto have been inaccurate .\nwith over a decade in the media industry , michelle has joined us from sydney australia where she has worked for major brands such as unilever , microsoft , hyundai , coca - cola , kfc and the australian defense force . prior to icrossing , michelle held head of brand partnership roles in both ensemble australia and mediacom australia , where she oversaw the significant growth in partnerships and branded content strategies for her clients , leading a team of partnership and content experts to deliver strategic content engagement programs for brands across media , sport , and event platforms .\nas many know , icrossing was born as a standalone search marketing agency in 1998 , the first of its kind in the u . s . we have grown alongside our clients and added solutions and expertise to help brands win in the ever - changing marketing , technology and digital landscape . we embrace our performance roots and expertise , harmonizing creative storytelling and compelling content with the gritty , accountable aspects of digital and performance marketing - ultimately focused on delivering business outcomes for our clients . we\u2019re an agency that sits at the crossroads of pretty and gritty .\nbefore joining icrossing joe was the managing director of vml in chicago , leading their pepsico accounts ; including gatorade , propel and tropicana . prior to that he lead vml\u2019s emerging media group , developing mobile and social strategies for clients such as hershey\u2019s , j\u00e4germeister , sap , colgate - palmolive and tom\u2019s of maine . joe also served as the director of advertising innovation at handmark , a leading mobile startup acquired by sprint . during his time there , joe worked with north american and european carriers and device manufactures to deploy mobile campaigns for clients such as 1 - 800 - flowers , zagat guide and hotels . com .\nwith the charisma of brazilians and the sensitivity of being part of the millennial generation , raquel has sought to implement innovation in companies with the aim of making them more competitive . taking advantage of their experience to understand how new technological factors influence organizations , collaborators and clients : big data , cloud , social networks , internet , etc . his relationship with icrossing began in 2013 , when he joined the seo team to take charge of lg brazil . with strong technical knowledge in social media , content strategy , e - commerce and seo , he has worked with brands such as : sap , m\u00e9dicos sem fronteiras , \u00e1guia branca , clinique , novatec editora , lomadee ( buscap\u00e9 ) among others .\nicrossing was my first job out of university . they trained me up from a junior and gave me the chance to work on campaigns for big clients like barclays , coca cola , lg , l ' oreal and m & s . the office was mostly a fun and interesting place with lots of social activities and we got some fairly good benefits ( free coffee , healthcare , pension scheme ) . plus the job had plenty of variety with lots of opportunities to visit clients , work offsite , attend conferences and so on . the work could be humdrum , but when we got the chance to work on something big it was exciting as it seemed everyone was very switched - on and eager to get stuck in .\nnew york , the big apple , home to madison ave , the best pizza in the world and the icrossing global headquarters here inside hearst ' s mothership . being housed of the hearst tower not only provides the cache that comes with one of the most iconic buildings in the city , but it also allows our teams daily access to our editorial , creative and business partners from all of hearst ' s titles and companies . here in gotham , our office includes representation from all of our various disciplines including media , creative and technology . we are guided by the principle of\nbring your self to work\n- the idea that every part of our employees contributes to the success of our business and our culture . we ' re foodies , fashionistas , parents , actors , sailor and much more . . . and we celebrate each accordingly .\nfrom the outside looking in , all signs point to scales heading for potentially greener pastures .\nlatest insights , case studies and news from agencies , tech vendors , freelancers and other organisations .\nbig brands , from unilever to coca - cola and diageo to mastercard , are increasingly setting up accelerator schemes as they come under greater pressure to innovate at speed . but as corporate venture capitalists become commonplace , how can startups make sure they choose the right partners ?\nany marketer can put a few thousand into an accelerator , however it\u2019s those with the talent and the boardroom\u2019s blessing that are able to think like venture capitalists and make smart bets .\nthese companies accept it\u2019s not an easy environment to create but one that\u2019s fundamental to success . and while that\u2019s a realisation more readily acknowledged by technology firms like google \u2013 the largest corporate investor in the world with more than 300 deals with startups \u2013 consumer - facing firms have found it harder to accept they may need to back those businesses out to displace them instead of trying to outmuscle them outright .\nunilever was one of the first to make that concession 15 years ago , setting up its venture capital arm to help shake up products and processes that hadn\u2019t innovated in decades . investments made by the division are always with an eye on long - term trends , though what\u2019s been interesting is how some of those learnings translated over to the foundry , launched in 2014 to find startups that can help it tackle more immediate challenges .\nconnected print company novalia was part of the unilever foundry 50 , where the comsumer goods giant invites 50 of the world ' s top startups to cannes lions to showcase their technology .\n\u201cone thing that defines a venture capitalist approach to fostering innovation is the fact that they will look at thousands of companies and select a very small number , \u201d says jeremy basset , head of unilever foundry . \u201cwe\u2019ve learnt a lot about selecting the right companies since we first started [ the foundry ] . we say we work with any startup but the reality is you have to find one that is compatible with you as an organisation ; we realised quite quickly that two guys in a garage was a distraction to us and a disruption to them . \u201d\nthat approach , whereby a venture capitalist attitude disciplines an accelerator scheme , seems to be the way many brands are now attempting to spark quicker , cheaper and richer innovations . coca - cola , diageo and mastercard are among the few companies to follow unilever\u2019s two - pronged approach , while visa\u2019s global head of digital and marketing transformation shiv singh describes its own accelerator scheme as \u201cnot a venture capitalist [ division ] \u201d but one that does \u201chave vc blood coursing through it\u201d .\nlike the foundry , visa\u2019s \u2018everywhere\u2019 initiative works separately to its ventures arm and is currently looking for startups to tackle three challenges ; develop a payment system for the company\u2019s recently opened api , create a product for cardless commerce and develop a platform for its sponsorships .\nit\u2019s the second year the company has run the challenge , with last year\u2019s winner able to raise $ 24m in funding since , claims singh . \u201cwe didn\u2019t have anything to do with that [ funding ] because our official obligation is to give the startups the reward money and run a pilot with them , but without a doubt we were a vote of confidence that helped to raise the money to fund their growth\u2026 there\u2019s no long - term financial benefit to [ working with the startups ] to visa . it\u2019s not our core business . \u201d\nthe fact that venture capital isn\u2019t viewed as a critical revenue earner by many big businesses is something that in turn is forcing more and more entrepreneurs to think twice before accepting those lucrative cheques .\ncorporate investment in startups developing consumer products and services in the us rose 57 per cent in 2015 , trailing the183 per cent and 133 per cent increases registered by financial services and healthcare services respectively , according to the national venture capital association . it\u2019s a disparity that suggests a gulf in the importance consumer - facing companies ascribe to startups compared to their b2b counterparts .\nsofar ( short for \u2018songs for a room\u2019 ) , a network of artists , hosts and guests bringing big name musicians into people\u2019 s living rooms , has work ed with unilever foundry to take its offering global .\nbrands have been betting on startups since the mid - 1960s when the venture capital industry first emerged and yet what has tended to happen is this \u2013 brand meets startup at an accelerator ; both agree to work on a project ; before it can happen the startup gets batted around between marketing and media departments ; and eventually it ends up with the brand\u2019s agency , which , in many instances , isn\u2019t incentivised to handle it responsibly .\nhowever , change is happening and some companies are employing experts \u2013 like les matthews , senior vice - president of business development and account management at mastercard or global director of marketing ventures bachir zeroual at coca - cola \u2013 to show entrepreneurs they are willing to take on responsibility for the relationship .\n\u201ca big part of what i do is interact with the startup community and the venture capitalist community because myself and my team are on the front lines of these innovations , which we bring back to the company and advise as to whether we should look to partner , invest or buy , \u201d matthews said on a panel at sxsw .\ncoke has also had some success , with one of its portfolio companies \u2013 wonolo \u2013 going on to raising $ 2 . 2m at a valuation of $ 7 . 5m last year . founded in 2013 by two former coke employees , the business matches short - term corporate jobs to those people who have the flexibility to do the required tasks at a moment\u2019s notice .\nyet for every wonolo or mobile messaging app kiip , there are countless untold stories of innovative businesses being chewed up by the big conglomerates because they were scared of missing out on the latest innovations and didn\u2019t have the structure or focus to make the right calls .\nwonolo ( short for \u2018work now locally\u2019 ) , a sof tware that matches short - term corporate jobs with people who have the fle xibility to do those jobs , is backed by coca - cola founders , a program launched in 2014 to work with startups .\n\u201cflooding emails with decks without context or sharing repetitive information startups can probably find on the brand\u2019s website isn\u2019t helpful , \u201d said emily hodges , marketing and pr lead for kiip , which has worked with brands including nestle , marriott and mondelez . \u201cin addition , brands should also trust what the startup can offer them , even if it\u2019s a slightly different process from what they\u2019re used to in past collaborations . \u201d\norganisations like founders factory and collider have formed to help match companies with the appropriate startups , all the while mindful that in setting up the right arm\u2019s length approach to innovation , both parties can undertake the same growth journey together . indeed , collider hosted a demo day last month where unilever and exterion were among the brands in attendance alongside several startups .\n\u201cdisruptive ideas that drive big change and deliver real returns are not originated by group thinking and execution by committee , \u201d says jim meyerle , managing director and co - founder of founders factory .\n\u201cthey\u2019re driven forward by the drive and unwavering commitment of a few visionary leaders . big brands can do this by working with startups , but that requires a meeting of minds , a shared vision and a relentless commitment to success on the part of people with real power and influence . \u201d\ncorporate venture capitalists will undoubtedly become more commonplace as marketers come under greater pressure to be innovative at a time when it\u2019s easier now to spend \u00a32m with google than \u00a3200 , 000 on a startup . that pressure means innovation can no longer be restricted to one person tasked to make fundamental organisational change , it needs to be developed in tandem with those at the cutting edge of business .\nbuild your marketing knowledge by choosing from daily news bulletins or a weekly special .\nhit the c - suite spot 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the envelope to create personalized and contextualized experiences that delight our clients ' customers .\nit takes discipline , focus and attention to detail to make a marketing plan realize its potential . our project management team knows that flawless execution is everything .\nthe greatest compliment we can hear from a client is that we treat their business like it ' s our own . we ' re your partner in creating experiences that achieve real business results .\nour tech team is on the cutting edge of progressive marketing and creative tech . they excel at developing personalized and unified experiences , multi - channel commerce platforms , and more .\nhaving a strong brand is as important as ever in such a competitive market . just as we do for clients , our marketing fuels the growth and culture of our agency .\nour motto is simple : bring your whole self to work . our employees are comfortable being themselves , embracing each other\u2019s differences and supporting their teams . when you bring your whole self , you\u2019re saying \u201cyes\u201d to being who you are . to being authentic . to trusting that your coworkers will accept your unique contributions . it\u2019s what makes our company culture \u2014 and our work \u2014 stand out .\nwe think of ourselves as a motley crew of culturally aware marketers . thesocial steers the agency toward this vision by actively seeking out the support and celebration of an ever - changing culture . it\u2019s a counterbalance to homogenous thinking .\npeople today expect more from brands . we\u2019re an agency that sits at the crossroads of pretty and gritty . we relish the chance to outthink and out - hustle everyone else . we celebrate individuals and diverse points of view . we embrace our performance roots and expertise , harmonizing creative storytelling and compelling content with the precision of digital performance marketing . and we do it to deliver the best possible outcomes for our clients . ( oh , and we like to have fun along the way . )\nwe ' ve been turning heads and making headlines . here\u2019s what people are saying .\nagencies that started out in search marketing are looking to evolve with the market and become full - service marketing shops .\nparker joined the agency in 2015 as president of west coast operations based in san francisco , and he moved up to the role of u . s . president last year .\nour clients include amazon , bayer , bridgestone , blue cross blue shield , the bmw group , church & dwight , directv , lego , lg , l\u2019or\u00e9al , microsoft , nba , pepsico , sap , starwood and toyota . headquartered in new york , our business has nearly 1 , 000 employees in 10 countries \u2013 with offices throughout the united states , europe , latin america and asia .\nwe\u2019re looking for people to help us unleash our clients\u2019 potential . join us .\ncampeche 300 col . hip\u00f3dromo condesa condesa c . p 06100 mexico df , mexico\naudiences and content are the currencies we use to drive connections for our clients .\na eighteen - year veteran of the industry , mike has helped brands like nestl\u00e9 , microsoft , intel and clorox build deep engagements with their customers . in his most recent role as chief digital officer at mccann worldgroup , mike infused digital into mccann\u2019s core , developing capabilities in social media and mobile marketing . prior to mccann , he served as co - president for tribal ddb\u2019s u . s . network , where he oversaw significant growth in the agency\u2019s client base . mike is a three - time winner of digital agency of the year honors and was a member of the inaugural cannes innovation lions jury .\nads have given way to experiences , and the world\u2019s a better place for it .\nshe ' s been featured in fast company , was named a \u201cwoman to watch\u201d by advertising age , and has lectured at columbia university . she\u2019s also one of the industry leaders who wrote the book \u201cthe 22 immutable laws of advertising and how to break them . \u201d anne was recently honored with the \u201cchanging the game award\u201d \u2013 an elusive award given to women who\u2019ve reinvented their businesses to meet today\u2019s challenges .\ni\u2019m a firm believer that learning never stops . and continued growth is how excellence is achieved .\nmitchell has spent over 20 years in the marketing and advertising industry , crafting his experiences in brand and client management and applying them to solving business challenges of all sizes , all around the globe . his perpetual mission is to get the best out of individuals and teams and ensure they are being applied to the most mission - critical aspects of our clients\u2019 successes .\nwe have evolved from buying channels and measuring impressions to curating audiences and quantifying responses . the rise of biddable media has made buying scale irrelevant . an agency\u2019s ability to trade strategically through its access and intelligent application of data is paramount to achieving business performance .\nwith a bachelor ' s degree in mechanical engineering and a master ' s degree in computer science , shiva is an expert in creating technical architecture that integrates multiple technology platforms to create highly scalable systems using industry - proven technology stacks . he is proficient in a variety of programming languages , content management systems , ecommerce platforms , data management systems , and cloud - based apis / platforms . with over 16 years of experience , he ' s also well versed in project management , user experience , usability and search engine optimization .\ndavid is a chief talent officer with experience leading global hr and talent organizations across the americas , emea and apac . david has worked at a digital start - up and at global consumer product , management consulting and branding firms including philips , accenture and interbrand .\nwe put consumers at the heart of our work . we utilize data and insights to identify consumers\u2019 needs before they arise . this is what makes data driven marketing so powerful .\nafter completing his degree in business administration , dirk thum started his career as a business development manager and consultant for oracle applications . later roles included key account manager and head of consulting at ecircle ( known today as mapp ) , director of sales and business development at the performance agency adamicus , and client partner at bazaarvoice , a us based social commerce solutions provider .\nbetween 2013 and 2016 , dirk held the responsibility of dach country manager for selligent , a global provider of crm marketing technologies .\nas the managing director of our chicago office , joe is focused on leading the strategy and planning for key clients in the our central region ; including beam brands , quaker , bridgestone , belk and blue cross blue shields . in this role joe leads the chicago office as to how our clients can leverage digital as a key platform to inform , amplify and engage in ways that provide consumers with meaningful value while driving to the clients\u2019 business objectives .\ncelia has more than 12 years of experience leading digital marketing projects for global brands , but focused in latin american markets . she has played a key role in the developement of innovative initiatives for several brands , for example , the first digital crm focused in brand engagement and purchase redemption ; the launch of the first big portal of news in mexico , as well as the first local online tv channel , long before youtube even existed .\nin the last 10 years , she has focused in digital initiatives for global brands , such as coca - cola , nike , sap , avon , kelloggs , canon , hp , american express , among others she has participated in digital initiatives for latin america including different solutions of digital marketing , from research , analytics , planning , development , media strategies , search marketing ( seo - sem ) , social media , social listening , content management , crm , always being result - oriented and very focused on a deeper audience understanding , which is needed for developing strategies for such different cultures in all the countries , from brasil to mexico , and also inside each country , where audiences have so different mores and traditions .\na good plan violently executed now is better than a perfect plan executed next week . - george s . patton\nyou can talk to clifford about strategy , commerce , technology , analytics , and social media innovations anytime\u2014sometimes all in one conversation . he loves it when art meets science\u2014and that\u2019s where the digital tech space finds itself right now .\nclifford has over 25 years of experience integrating business strategies with technology and information infrastructures , as well as marketing communication programs that promote customer retention , acquisition and growth . that experience has helped him deliver for brands as diverse as pepsi , nestle , p & g , general mills , abinbev , verizon fios , coach , sap , general motors , home depot , american honda , exxonmobil and the u . s . army . clifford has been hands - on with new online brand and marketing program initiatives for nestl\u00e9 dolce gusto , travelocity ( for sabre interactive ) , pepsi one , mountain dew , and hershey\u2019s milkshakes .\nclifford loves curiosity as a trait in the people around him and his own curiosity drives his passion for the new - for driving innovation and application of cutting - edge media in all its forms \u2014 specifically exploring technology and analytics that deliver brand communication to consumers .\nto stand out from the competition , the search for innovation and optimization , must be continuous . to create effective marketing strategies , we need to understand the changes that exist in society ' s behavior in relation to technology\nbrands that want to be successful will not only need to deliver value through entertainment , information , tools , services , and conversations , but will need to deliver that value consistently regardless of the location , moment or point of interaction .\nthroughout his career , frederic has worked alongside high - profile brands to create innovative projects such as the louis vuitton journeys global campaign and the mercedes - benz tweet race . his work has been recognized many times over with awards from the one show , the clios , the webby awards , effie awards , art directors club , eurobest , and the london international awards .\nhe has served as a judge at leading creative award shows like the cannes lions international festival of creativity ( twice ) , the one show , the art directors club and the london international awards . he also sits on the board of the global art directors club . he also is a frequent speaker at industry events and collaborated with the wharton school on the future of advertising program .\nfrederic lives in carroll gardens , brooklyn with his wife and two sons , and enjoys collecting vintage photographs of strangers for his tumblr ( urltoken ) .\nno two consumers are the same , its our passions that unite us . effective marketing engages consumers via their interests , not their life stage .\namanda has fourteen years of digital marketing experience on big name clients including google , verizon , disney , a + e networks , cadbury , and geico . she is a trusted industry leader with experience sitting on aol and microsoft\u2019s advisory boards , teaching digital media at the university of virginia\u2019s mcintire school of commerce , and speaking at events on programmatic , viewability , publisher / agency relations and emerging media ."]}
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( photo courtesy of sofar sounds )\nyou can subscribe to the sofar sounds channel here , and you can stream citr favourites no for their sofar sounds session below .\nseparate terms apply to your use of the sofar sounds website . see urltoken .\nyou\u2019ve likely never heard of her , and that\u2019s exactly how sofar sounds planned it .\n# sofarsupports planned parenthood ! join . . . - sofar sounds new york | facebook\nsofar sounds - we ' re live from the # voting live ! session . . .\nsofar sounds - a few weeks ago , bbc world service newshour . . . | facebook\nsofar sounds - earlier today , bbc world business report ' s . . . | facebook\nby investing in sofar sounds , a company which organises secret music events in 260 cities around the world .\nsofar sounds is reimagining the live event experience through curated , intimate performances in 412 cities around the world .\nnew york band city of the sun performs in a sofar sounds dc concert . photo by henry gallagher .\nsofar sounds features mostly unknown bands in secret locations \u2014 so how did it get so popular ? | l . a . weekly\nit\u2019s not quite accurate to say that the first rule of sofar sounds is that you don\u2019t talk about sofar sounds . it is almost like a secret society \u2014 shrouded in mystery , highly selective , and fueled by a revolutionary mentality \u2014 but for music lovers .\nsofar is currently active in more than 350 cities around the world . if you don\u2019t see a page for your city , you can apply to bring sofar sounds to your city .\nsofar sounds has a shaky history in washington . three years ago , the community of pop - up concerts hosted a few shows here before shutting down . in january , dc native fitz holladay brought the concerts back . but after a handful of gigs , sofar sounds went on hiatus again .\nrafe offer launched sofar sounds in london in 2009 with rocky start , a former london dj , and dave alexander , a singer - songwriter from belfast who played the first sofar concert , a solo acoustic performance for an audience of eight at his home . a house show is nothing new , but the guidelines people followed were what made sofar sounds different .\nthe intimate gig was organised by sofar sounds and took place in stoke newington , east london in support of young ' s sixth studio album 85 % proof .\ndetails are slim for next week\u2019s gig , but a spokesperson for sofar sounds promises one thing : it\u2019ll feature an \u201cexciting\u201d lineup of well - known indie artists .\nto win tickets to the event , people are being encouraged to share a sofar sounds post on their facebook page . \u201cwhoever generates the most sign - ups to the sofar sounds community will win two tickets to the show , \u201d the website states . \u201cwhether or not you enter this competition , please remember to vote ! \u201d\nhost and curate your own sofar night anywhere in the world with the help and support of the international sofar team .\nthe chicago sofar sounds team pulled together a playlist of some of their favorite music of the moment . check them out . learn about new bands . and go tell your friends .\nsofar sounds , which pulls together intimate , secret shows with cutting - edge bands in about 180 cities around the world , knows what\u2019s hot in music . founded in london in 2009 , sofar sounds describes their events as not \u201ca party with live music , but an interactive listening experience for people who want to discover new music and meet like - minded people . \u201d\ninspired by curating intimate shows in small venues and bringing people back into live the music scene , sofar sounds has been the jump off for many up and coming musicians from london , paris , new york and los angeles . expanding their reach to tons of major cities through word of mouth and social media , sofar sounds is cementing themselves as a top music event producer . whether it ' s artists like hozier , thylacine , or we were evergreen , sofar sounds sets these artists up in living rooms , galleries and warehouses for fans to enjoy and discover new acts .\nany references to \u201cus\u201d , \u201cwe\u201d and \u201cour\u201d shall be references to sofar sounds limited ( sofar ) ( company number 07561876 ) incorporated in england and wales with registered office at 2nd floor , 35 - 47 bethnal green road , london e1 6la , uk .\nthis unpermitted , homespun gig probably sounds familiar to participants in independent music . unusually , though , it was coordinated by a start - up underwritten by millions in venture capital , sofar sounds . and though each attendee paid $ 15 - $ 30 to attend , the artists will be compensated with some footage of their performance .\nhowever before we get to that , for those of you who are unaware of sofar sounds , often referred to as \u2018sofar\u2019 online , it is an organisation based in bethnal green which curates secret gigs in volunteers\u2019 living rooms in more than 30 cities across 6 continents .\nsofar sounds organise intimate shows all around the world and they are an effective way for new artists to play to new faces . you are guaranteed an attentive audience and i love playing sofar shows so much that i ' ve now played 43 sofar shows worldwide . even though you ' re playing to less people in living rooms , you are playing to more attentive ears and the experience is more enjoyable for both artist and audience . that ' s what inspired me to dedicate my tours in fans ' homes and with sofar sounds .\norganised by sofar sounds , who specialise in putting on \u201cintimate gigs across the world\u201d , the event will also see appearances from former footballer rio ferdinand , spoken word poet suli breaks and beatboxer reeps one .\ntoday , sofar sounds is a community of thousands of artists , hosts , fans , travelers and more , putting on hundreds of secret , intimate events per month , across 412 cities around the world .\ned sheeran to perform for world refugee day ed sheeran has announced that he will play a show in support of amnesty international and sofar sounds ' give a home concert series for world refugee day in september .\nsofar is not active where you live , so you must choose some dates that you are touring in another sofar city around the world .\nevery sofar city has to start with someone . why not make it you ? contact us to learn more about starting sofar in your neighborhood .\nsofar sounds reimagines the live event experience through curated , secret performances in more than 350 cities around the world . sofar brings guests and artists together in unique locations , without the distractions that plague other live events . through the transformation of everyday spaces into captivating venues , sofar serves as a platform for artists to connect with engaged audiences in cities around the world .\ni ' m feeling very thankful for all of the support and encouragement that the sofar teams have given me and my music over the past few years . whether it was giving me an opportunity to play my first show as birthday club at sofar sounds : houston or hosting me in a ridiculous wood art museum at sofar sounds : philadelphia , the teams have given me and many other artists around the world so many opportunities to push themselves in new ways . it ' s a really great thing .\n\u2014 stephen wells\nsofar sounds reimagines the live event experience through curated , secret performances in more than 350 cities around the world . discover artists in unique venues . join us for a show and sign up at www . sofarsounds . com . show less\narty local indie faves yeasayer explored a hodgepodge of bizarro sounds on their last three albums ranging from pastoral freak folk to darkly psychedelic electronica . the kaleidoscopic latest ,\nit was only a matter of time before the movement went international . new york city was to be the city that made sofar sounds truly global \u2013 upcoming singer - songwriter ( and now sofar veteran ) marcus foster was friends with alexander and the two went about making \u201cthe big apple\u201d the second city sofar had a presence in . the evening was a roaring success , thus confirming the sofar philosophy and concept could be translated across seas . the movement has not looked back since .\nthe majority of our sofar cities around the world , however , are run by amazing volunteers and ambassadors who put on one or two sofar shows per month .\nmany of our sofar cities consistently book standout alumni to play future shows . if you are interested in performing regularly with sofar , please contact your local city .\nlive album : digital album featuring exclusive recordings from 4 different sofar cities worldwide .\nwe don\u2019t normally run features like this here at citr , however i\u2019ve been a long term admirer of the sofar sounds crew and felt that they may work along the same ethos that we adhere to in our relationships with artists and new music .\nplease make sure to mark emails from sofar sounds so they do not go into your junk or spam folders . if it\u2019s 24 hours before , or the day of the show , it is likely that your application was unsuccessful . please apply again !\nlianne will be part of war child uk presents : passport to brits week . join her on stage at the sofar sounds living room stage on 23rd feb for a small gig to make the biggest difference . head over to urltoken and donate to enter .\ndesigner , dj and tour guide , alexander morley is now in charge of the sofar parisian scene - which can only mean incredible things for the music scene in paris . we asked him about the history of sofar sounds , how they select venues and artists , and their impact on the music scene . here ' s what he told us :\neven as an international curatorial brand , sofar still maintains its tight - knit identity , as local community members organize , film , photograph , and record the performances by homegrown bands on a volunteer basis . since music fans themselves created this concert targeting the most passionate music performers and audiences , sofar sounds is ultimately changing the way we consume live music .\nalthough sofar sounds started as a way to experience live music in diverse and pristine settings , it has grown into a true community asset . those attending sofar shows share a common interest in the music , and as davis says , \u201cthey\u2019ve become almost networking events where there are people meeting new people . there are relationships being built inside of our shows . \u201d\ncomponent is a section of aux . out . for one - off pieces , special editorials , and lost orphans of the music discussion . today , hilary saunders takes us into the world of sofar sounds , where a small space provides the setting for unforgettable music experiences .\nrunson willis iii & the night owl players - st . james infirmary | sofar los angeles\nhelp us grow the international sofar movement with pledge music and earn exclusive rewards . . .\nhe\u2019s planning to book some shows with established artists who might be performing at venues like 9 : 30 club and can squeeze in a casual concert with sofar sounds . \u201cthere\u2019s no pre - show promotion , so they\u2019re not violating their contract with the venue , \u201d holladay says .\nguaranteed entry ( + 1 ) to a sofar show of your choice . dates are announced monthly so sign up to the sofar mailing list for regular updates for shows in your area .\nwhere did the idea to tour stranger\u2019s living rooms come from ? what ' s frustrating about gigs these days is that people don ' t seem to be there for music anymore . they text , get drunk or talk over the music so sofar sounds came up with a solution .\nsofar sounds can only offer refunds if the show has been canceled , rescheduled or if the venue has changed on the day . we are unable to offer refunds under any other circumstances . please check the date , time and location before booking to make sure you can attend the event .\non september 20 , 1 , 000 musicians will perform from the intimate setting of people\u2019s homes in over 60 cities around the world as part of the global event called give a home . hosted by both amnesty international and sofar sounds , the event aims to raise awareness of the ongoing refugee crisis .\nsofar sounds is a mission - driven , for - profit business . currently , sofar does not make a profit , and we are backed by a group of wonderful and supportive investors who believe in our goal of connecting people through intimate , live events . we are working toward our goal of financial sustainability , which will allow us to continue to put on more sofars and support artists around the world .\npassionate , dedicated and respectful . thousands of artists have performed to sofar guests , across the globe .\nat berkelee college of music , helped start the sofar boston chapter in 2013 . since then , however , he moved to nashville to work in the music industry and began with sofar full - time .\nthis handpicked compilation includes exclusive tracks from a wide range of amazing sofar acts \u2013 including spring offensive , the miserable rich & seryn . and featurin exclusive artwork from friend of sofar : gary david roberts urltoken\n\u201clike all the best ideas , sofar sounds started life as the solution to a personal problem somebody was facing . co - founders rafe offer , dave alexander and rocky start were fed up of going to gigs and hearing people talk and play on their phones rather than engage with the artist , \u201d he wrote .\nmwenso and the shakes performing \u201cno regrets\u201d at sofar nyc on april 17th 2018 . join sofar today and sign - up for tickets here : urltoken for a new gig every day , along with playlists . . .\nhelp us do amazing things , we ' re always looking for new people to get involved in sofar .\nfind the answers quickly ! learn more about sofar , how to buy tickets and ways to get involved .\nfour years on , sofar sounds , his company , is part of a new movement bringing big - name musicians into people ' s living rooms . the concept of\nprivate gigs\nturns out to be as popular with bands as it is with fans and business is booming in london , los angeles and new york .\nwe , sofar sounds limited , are giving away roughly 20 , 000 tickets for events all around the world as part of the give a home 2017 event series . events will take place across 250 + cities on sept 20th 2017 . you can enter for specific tickets to specific events in a specific city on that day .\npromoter : sofar sounds limited , a company incorporated in england and wales with company number 07561876 and registered office address 2nd floor , 35 - 47 bethnal green road , london , e1 6la , uk . you can get in touch with us by : telephone on 0203 417 6539 , email at info @ sofarsounds . com .\nsofar sounds , a startup underwritten by millions in venture capital , has been putting on a number of house shows , and although the company has a loyal user base , it has been facing some significant criticism for not paying artists enough , with some saying the type of gigs they put on could exist without corporate interference .\nwith networks in about 187 cities all over the globe , sofar sounds throws secret , invite - only concerts . those who want to attend can sign up for email updates or apply online . applicants are randomly selected ; once they\u2019re in , they pay what they want for a ticket . ( a suggested donation accompanies each event . )\nin its inaugural year , musicians like the national , oh wonder , the naked and famous , local natives , and many , many more will play concerts out of the homes of music fans , made possible by sofar sounds . each in - home show will include sets from two to three artists and talks given by local activists .\ne added that he liked how sofar embraces a diverse range of artists and how the idea brings communities together .\nandra day performs at sofar ' s women ' s day global festival at a house in studio city 2016 .\none of davis\u2019 responsibilities includes connecting sofar leaders and communities , as well as touring bands between them . he mentions\nwe need all the help you can give us , so please support us in any way you can , earning more rewards as you do ; from vip guestlist places , to your own sofar trilby hat\u2026 . and all the way through to the chance to host and curate your very own sofar show with the help of the international sofar team .\nsofar , or songs from a room , hosts unplugged gigs by emerging artists , reports cbs news correspondent jonathan vigliotti .\nnow sofar has five full - time contracted consultants on two continents . they have , on average , monthly shows in more than 80 cites with more demand than supply ( as noted by sofar los angeles\u2019 15 : 1 ratio of applications to invites ) . new chapters launch regularly , and with each new sofar community , more people discover the brand .\nas sofar\u2019s community manager , he works with all of the chapter leaders around the world to offer guidance and support .\nsofar sounds now hosts shows from amsterdam to mumbai . even small domestic spaces fit the bill and anyone keen to host a show can nominate their own lounge . on friday night , the indie trio and island records signing we were evergreen played to 75 people in an arty flat in paris . another 350 people applied for a ticket but could not make it in .\nafter working my way through the huge range of fantastic gigs and sessions sofar have amassed , i spoke to rafe from sofar to shed a little bit more light in the history of his project and what is in store for the near future .\nlightning rarely strikes in l . a . , but it does for the underground music movement sofar sounds . when musician avid dancer perches in front of the windows at the fashion district penthouse loft of astroetic studios , lightning flashes as he announces his new album , and this invite - only secret concert for a group of 100 randomly selected music lovers suddenly seems like something special .\nmiami\u2019s relaunch took place in an arts district - based warehouse , while one of the team leaders opened up his downtown apartment for the chapter\u2019s second show . true to the brand , the only way guests knew they were in the right places were the 8 . 5\u2033 by 11\u201d pieces of printer paper with the sofar sounds logo that were taped to the walls near the two locations .\namerican singer norma jean martine is the latest in a long line of now well - known performers to headline a sofar event .\nsofar miami , which relaunched in june , encapsulates how this international brand can still hold such an impact in diverse cities around the world . vincent roazzi , miami\u2019s city leader , discovered sofar through a friend while living in new york city . he began photographing sofar shows in new york and helped launch the miami chapter when he moved to the magic city . working with davis , roazzi and the rest of the miami volunteer team have been able to cultivate a small - but - growing community of sofar converts .\nsofar sounds has eight cities that operate in a full - time capacity : chicago , london , los angeles , madrid , new york , oslo , san francisco and washington , d . c . these cities put on multiple shows every month \u2014 sometimes one every single night ! \u2014 and have a full - time , paid staff who work hard to bring more sofars to their audiences .\nwe\u2019re halfway through 2018 ! relive some of our favorite moments from shows this year . apply at urltoken to see a sofar live .\noffar gives the example of virtuoso cellist oliver coates as one of the favourite sofar gigs so far . \u201ci was moved at how he wowed an audience who do not hear classical music often at a sofar gig . he showed us classical at its most dynamic . \u201d\nsofar sounds : the artists featured on this playlist are all sofar alums \u2014 some have even played multiple shows with us and in other sofar cities as well . our team goes through a listening and voting process leading up to each show and looks for artists that make a certain impact . they also must understand our mission : that their performance is not for pay but for the love of music , that there are no openers or headliners , that they will play stripped down , etc . we have been fortunate to work with the best of the best within an incredible network of emerging , local artists , and you\u2019ll hear it for yourself when you give this playlist a listen .\nthis last year demand for sofar events has grown exponentially , with many of our cities now massively oversubscribed by people hoping to experience these intimate and spellbinding little shows for themselves . we want to meet this demand whilst continuing to expand the sofar movement into 2013 and beyond .\n\u201ceveryone\u2019s talking about sofar . it\u2019s like the pinnacle . like , if you\u2019re in kind of the indie scene , you just moved to a city and you want to make it or you want people to hear your music , everyone wants to play sofar , \u201d martine said .\nperformance footage goes on sofar\u2019s ad - supported youtube channel , which has more than 87 million views . sofar retains that revenue , which the company\u2019s website calls \u201cnominal . \u201d earnings are also slim for camera people \u2014 $ 50 per show , according to two videographers at a recent gig in san francisco . one of them dismissed concerns about the low rate because , she wrongly insisted , sofar is a \u201cnonprofit . \u201d\nso , you\u2019ve played sxsw and sofar sounds shows\u2026do you still get the same kind of buzz playing in people\u2019s living rooms ? they are different and both enjoyable in their own way . living room shows are actually more terrifying than shows in live music venues because you are more exposed without the comfort of a stage or a microphone . however , it allows you to interact better and create a more meaningful connection with your audience .\nwhen sofar first got its start , it was always hosted in people\u2019s private homes or apartments . today , sofar happens in a wide range of venues \u2014 from homes and apartments to co - working spaces , rooftops , breweries and galleries . you never know where you\u2019ll end up !\nwe love friends ! you can add a + 1 to your application at any time , up until confirming your space . if you\u2019re in a ticketed city , you can reserve up to 6 spaces , depending on the maximum allowed for that sofar . see tickets at sofar for details .\nif you\u2019re an artist interested in playing a sofar , you can submit your music . your application will go directly to the listening team in the city you\u2019ve requested to play . if it feels like a good fit , that team will get in touch to book your first sofar show .\nartist compensation varies by city and country . in the majority of sofar cities , sofar offers two forms of compensation : a high - quality video of your performance or a flat fee ( which varies by city ) . your local booker will discuss these options with you prior to your performance .\nsofar artists generally play a stripped - back set at sofar to an attentive audience , so the noise level is kept at a minimum , with shows ended around 10 : 30 p . m . we don\u2019t expect your neighbors to complain , but better yet \u2014 invite them to enjoy the evening !\nabsolutely not ! we like to think outside the box . some of our favorite sofar performances have been spoken word poetry , comedy and even dance .\nlikewise , says davis , those at sofar hq \u201ctrust that [ city leaders ] have been able to keep the magic flowing in each city . \u201d\nsofar promo codes are a way for guests to get into ticketed shows more easily . they offer either a guaranteed entry , priority access tickets or occasionally , free spaces . promo codes are usually given via our partners or through your sofar city . keep your eye out for competitions or promotions to land yours !\nbesides having an evening of amazing music in your space ? we offer various perks for hosting a sofar and will discuss these with you during your application .\nsofar sounds : sofar was born out of frustration with what going to a concert has become . people who are too drunk , on their phones the whole time , talking the whole time \u2026 you name it . we provide an environment where artists can really get their music across to an audience of eager listeners . for artists , we fill a room full of 50 , 60 , 70 , up to 100 people who are all there to actively listen to and engage with music . we professionally film the sessions , create a video of a song performed for each artist , and spread it across our social media . which , right now , includes 60 , 000 + facebook followers and 90 , 000 + youtube subscribers . we try to help bands who have played for us before when they go on tour by trying to help them line up a sofar show in one of the over 160 cities around the world that sofar is in .\nin 2017 with how advanced we are as a society , everyone deserves to have a home not just the memory of one ,\nrapper ghetts , who is set to perform , said .\nrecent events in london ( grenfell tower ) demonstrate just how quickly a person\u2019s circumstances can change . i hope that by my fellow artists , influencers and i shining a spotlight on this with sofar sounds and amnesty international we can finally find a solution to this global problem . \u201d\nsongs from a room , or sofar , is an east london - based start - up with a strong vision : to bring good music to eager fans .\nsan francisco songwriter carly bond , who fronts the band meernaa , played a sofar sounds house show in 2015 . it was an intimate setting , as promised , but the tech industry parlance of the introduction turned her off , and there was no pa system . \u201cthe payment was one video , which we didn\u2019t receive for a year and a half , \u201d she recalls . \u201conce we got it , the sound was so bad that we didn\u2019t share it , but they put it on youtube . \u201d\nth : sofar sounds paris operates with a team of loyal volunteers , correct ? morley : yeah , we ' re all volunteers doing other things to pay the bills . i work part time as a designer with a firm of london architects and i ' m also a dj and a bicycle tour guide here in paris . we have people working in social media , graphic design , television , some lawyers , students , all sorts . the different skill sets people bring help us run the different aspects of sofar . for some of us the networking and hands on experience in the music world offered by sofar is quite exciting . the idea that who knows , it might lead to some sort of career that does in fact pay the bills . on the other hand the fact that money isn ' t really involved allows us to enjoy it for what it is .\nnew here ? here is the very best of sofar from over 100 living rooms all around the world to get you started . want to come to a show ? visit urltoken\nmost sofar events are byob , and it is likely that alcohol be present . we take underage drinking very seriously , and anyone encouraging or partaking will be asked to leave .\nyes , we have no problem with you announcing that you\u2019re playing . just make sure you keep the details to a minimum , as secrecy is part of the sofar experience !\nsofar is expanding to over one dozen new cities in 2017 . but with growth , offer said he will preserve the same atmosphere from that first performance that sparked it all .\nsofar is managing to hold 50 gigs a week hosted in spaces such as basements , living rooms and residential warehouses in over 60 cities around the world . according to offar though , being based in east london does have its perks . \u201cthe music here is considered amongst the best in the world so it helps sofar have impact , \u201d he says .\nthe sofar community thrives because of a strong online presence and word of mouth . the website brings the elements together : musicians , venues and fans . sofar staffers and volunteers sort through thousands of music submissions from unknowns to famous artists , find event spaces as random as people\u2019s bedrooms and forest patches , then invite hopeful music lovers to these secret shows .\nsofar seriously enforces some rules , though . you actually have to listen to the music . you need to stop texting during performances . and you\u2019ve gotta stay the whole night .\nsofar curates unique and diverse lineups that vary in genre and sound . all music submitted to sofar is listened to by a diverse and knowledgeable team of reviewers , ensuring there is no bias . this allows us to discover the best new music possible for our audiences to enjoy . above all , we\u2019re looking for quality acts that will engage with our guests .\nto kill a king as a prime example . the british alternative rock group joined frank turner and bastille for its first tour through the united states . but because to kill a king had played sofar london shows before , davis was able to connect the band with us - based sofar communities . \u201cwe had it supplemental to their tour , \u201d he explains . \u201cso , in nashville , they had a show at the mercy lounge . before that mercy lounge show , we had them play a sofar show so that they could sell tickets . \u201d\nthe promotion , prize draw , quiz or competition operated by us ( whether on behalf of sofar or on behalf of the relevant sponsors ) as set out in the competition rules .\nalthough sofar boasts loyal users \u2014 upwards of twenty gigs sell out every month in the bay area \u2014 a growing number of artists are scrutinizing the huge chasm between company value and compensation .\nliniker e os caramelows performing\ntua\nat sofar s\u00e3o paulo on september 20th , 2017 for give a home 2017 with amnesty international . give a home 2017 : urltoken click h . . .\nsofar videos are a form of artist compensation offered by local cities . please note , the majority of sofars are unfilmed . if you are interested in receiving a youtube video of your performance , please discuss this with your local booker . sofar performance videos are hosted on our youtube channel and often promoted on our social media . we will always ask your permission before using it outside of these parameters .\nsuperfood performing \u201cnatural supersoul\u201d at sofar london on , 9th february 2018 . we put on shows almost every night in london - see upcoming dates and sign - up for tickets here : urltoken . . .\nmarcus alexander & nikos taramanidis performing\njourney\nat sofar gothenburg on march 14th , 2018 click here to come to a show in your city : urltoken for a new gig every d . . .\n\u043d\u0430\u0430\u0434\u044f performing\n\u043b\u0435\u0433\u0438\u043e\u043d\nat sofar moscow on september 20th , 2017 for give a home 2017 with amnesty international . give a home 2017 : urltoken click here to come to a s . . .\na typical sofar show might feature three or four performers \u2014 and they won ' t necessarily all be unknown or up - and - coming artists . \u201cwe have bad - ass a & r people on our team , \u201d boasts westlund . acts as well - known as leon bridges , karen o , bastille and silversun pickups have all played sofar events . the very first sofar l . a . concert featured popular local indie - pop band saint motel . \u201cthe main bread and butter is unknown acts ,\nsays offer ,\nbut hey \u2014 we [ booked ] hozier in a living room in manchester ! \u201d\ncold weather company performing\ngettysburg\nat sofar philadelphia on july 12th , 2017 click here to come to a show in your city : urltoken for a new gig every day , along wi . . .\njouis performing\nturtle\nat sofar brighton on february 17th 2018 click here to come to a show in your city : urltoken for a new gig every day , along with playlists , featur . . .\nhayley reardon performing \u201ceverything else\u201d at sofar london on june 15th , 2017 . we put on shows almost every night in london - see upcoming dates and sign - up for tickets here : urltoken . . .\nfollowing criticism in the media , sofar\u2019s optional artist stipend recently increased . and artist community manager ed burgon , a musician based in london , says that the company is exploring more benefits : a social media component that would allow users to follow artists , for instance , plus coordinating tours through sofar . still , company representatives tend to sound sympathetic while they cry poor , emphasizing that the business runs at a loss .\nwe\u2019ve teamed up with pledge music to help make this dream a reality are compiling the first ever sofar compilation album \u2013 exclusively available to download to the fans who offer their support to us in the next few months . the compilation will consist of 10 amazing artists who have performed at sofar in the past ( including spring offensive , seryn , the miserable rich etc\u2026 ) and is an exclusive reward for those who pledge .\ncandy says performing\nwhatever comes\nat sofar oxford on march 26th , 2018 click here to come to a show in your city : urltoken for a new gig every day , along with playlist . . .\ndarity performing\nwanderlust\nat sofar lexington on march 10th , 2018 click here to come to a show in your city : urltoken for a new gig every day , along with playlists , fe . . .\noh papa performing\nmagnetic\nat sofar sheffield on january 30th 2018 click here to come to a show in your city : urltoken for a new gig every day , along with playlists , fe . . .\njmsn performing \u201cdrinkin\u2019\u201d at sofar london on june 29th , 2017 . we put on shows almost every night in london - see upcoming dates and sign - up for tickets here : urltoken see the full . . .\nin 2009 , marketing consultant rafe offer and singer - songwriter david j . alexander met whilst watching st . albans - based indie band friendly fires , soon establishing some common ground in that both were of the opinion that the state of music , in particular the live music scene , was not in a good way . as a result , offer and alexander organised a gig of their own \u2013 dave was to play some new songs in front of a select few of his and offer\u2019s friends , the venue being his own living room , with only the music doing the talking . the night was a grand success , and thus sofar sounds was born .\njoe hertler & the rainbow seekers performing\nold love\nat sofar chicago on january 5th , 2018 click here to come to a show in your city : urltoken for a new gig every day , . . .\nall that glitters performing\ncrazy in love\nat sofar bath on april 19th 2018 click here to come to a show in your city : urltoken for a new gig every day , along with playl . . .\nrunson willis iii & the night owl players performing\nst . james infirmary\nat sofar los angeles on may 19th , 2018 click here to come to a show in your city : urltoken for a . . .\nbia ferreira performing\ndiga n\u00e3o\nat sofar s\u00e3o paulo on march 11th , 2018 click here to come to a show in your city : urltoken for a new gig every day , along with playlists . . .\nsoular system performing\nopen arms\nat sofar orange county on march 9th , 2018 click here to come to a show in your city : urltoken for a new gig every day , along with play . . .\ncarmody performing\nbefore you knew me\nat sofar san francisco on february 15th , 2018 click here to come to a show in your city : urltoken for a new gig every day , along w . . .\ngirlhood performing \u201csay it\u201d at sofar london on march 17th 2018 . we put on shows almost every night in london - see upcoming dates and sign - up for tickets here : urltoken for a new g . . .\nlisten to leena performing\nsomething new\nat sofar vienna on april 1st , 2017 click here to come to a show in your city : urltoken for a new gig every day , along with playl . . .\nandrea di cesare performing\nhis second word\nat sofar verona on february 24th , 2018 click here to come to a show in your city : urltoken for a new gig every day , along wit . . .\nala | zastary performing\nnie otwieraj powiek\nat sofar wroclaw on march 10th , 2018 click here to come to a show in your city : urltoken for a new gig every day , along with . . .\nfiona harte performing\nwhite picket fence\nat sofar dublin on july 20th , 2017 click here to come to a show in your city : urltoken for a new gig every day , along with play . . .\nmarion harper performing\nif i saw you again\nat sofar madrid on february 11th , 2018 click here to come to a show in your city : urltoken for a new gig every day , along wit . . .\nhounds performing\nin over my head\nat sofar atlanta on april 13th , 2018 click here to come to a show in your city : urltoken for a new gig every day , along with playlists , . . .\nsoulmate # 2 performing\nstop the hourglass\nat sofar sofia on january 27th , 2018 click here to come to a show in your city : urltoken for a new gig every day , along with pl . . .\nthe orchestra of syrian musicians performing \u201cnassam alayna al hawa\u201d at sofar london on september 20th , 2017 for give a home 2017 with amnesty international . give a home 2017 : http : / / www . sofarsoun . . .\ncuco performing\namor de siempre\nat sofar los angeles on april 21st , 2017 click here to come to a show in your city : urltoken for a new gig every day , along with playlis . . .\nyes , in the majority of cities . sofar offers two forms of payment - either a video or a flat fee , variable by city . you local artist liaison will discuss these options with you prior to your performance .\nsofar \u2013 which is short for songs from a room \u2013 organises gigs in small locations , including people\u2019s homes , around the world and has showcased more than 12 , 000 artists at more than 4 , 000 live events .\nanna lotte performing\nhere i go again\nat sofar the hague on january 27th , 2018 click here to come to a show in your city : urltoken for a new gig every day , along with pl . . .\nsid vashi performing\nghost don ' t follow me\nat sofar bombay on december 3rd , 2017 click here to come to a show in your city : urltoken for a new gig every day , along with . . .\nsofar london has hosted two larger , ticketed events thus far in which large warehouses were transformed into giant living rooms . amazingly enough , the audience remained quiet and respectful , as with the smaller gigs . hernandez hopes los angeles can emulate london\u2019s larger gigs as she\u2019s working on holding a similar festival here called \u201csofar plus , \u201d which would be \u201cthe same concept just on a bigger scale . \u201d offer said of the warehouse gigs : \u201cthe vibe was incredible . seven hundred people totally focused on the music - - people compared it to burning man . \u201d here\u2019s hoping los angeles can pull off the same feat . to find sofar gigs in your city , check out their event listings here .\nsofar and its audiences are respectful toward hosts and their spaces . our team will be on hand to run the show and clean up afterward . all you need to do is provide the space ! in the unlikely event of an incident , sofar provides a community host assurance promise to repair or replace your property ( exclusions and conditions outlined in the chap ) . more details will be shared and discussed with the local team once your host application has been processed .\nfainschmitz performing\nvia da qui ( via con me ) - paolo conte cover\nat sofar vienna on april 1st , 2017 click here to come to a show in your city : urltoken for a new gig e . . .\nour artist community team is actively exploring ways that you can take sofar on the road with you . sofar is in over 350 cities around the globe , across 60 countries \u2014 a huge opportunity for you to share your talent ! if you are interested in playing additional cities , please get in touch with your local booker and they will help connect you to teams in other cities . please note , each individual city has discretion over their bookings and will take your submission into consideration .\nof course ! we want to help promote you . we\u2019ll help you set up and sell your merch at your sofar and the mc for the evening will draw attention to your merch during their introduction . you keep 100 percent of your sales .\nsofar spread from london to paris , new york , and other cities , arriving in l . a . in january of 2011 with help from kroq ' s casey oliver . today , they host 300 shows a month in 268 cities worldwide .\nsofar nyc is on a street near you . from manhattan to brooklyn , east village to west , we host intimate shows and concerts across new york city . experience curated shows of touring acts , exciting artists and local bands in intimate settings .\noffer says there are no plans to expand the sofar format into larger venues . \u201cwe will never compete with stadiums . we really wanted to help young musicians , then it evolved into a sense of global community . we can empower people differently in l . a . by exposing them to different musicians . \u201d no matter how much the sofar concept expands globally , offer wants to stay true to that original vision . \u201csomehow we set the rules , and our challenge now is to keep them . \u201d\na sofar gig is an intimate show held in an unique venue , like someone ' s living room or an antique shop . it typically features three artists , playing four songs each . every lineup is specially curated to give our audiences a diverse show .\n\u201cit came to the point where the economics of sofar made that feasible , \u201d burgon elaborates , adding that they cut back on video contractors in order to bump the artist rate . \u201cbut it\u2019s absolutely not the final word on how we compensate artists . \u201d\ni loved the idea , the premise and intimacy of the show ,\nsays two - time grammy nominee andra day , who has done two sofar performances \u2014 one in her hometown of san diego and another at sofar l . a . ' s woman\u2019s day show last year . \u201cit\u2019s actually my favorite way to do a show now , but when i was younger small shows always made me the most nervous . i love to crack jokes or tell stories and be able to engage with the audience on such a personal level . \u201d\nonce you\u2019ve created a profile on our website or mobile app , you can apply to attend a show in the city of your choice . if purchasing through our mobile app , you can buy your tickets directly . once you\u2019ve applied to attend an upcoming sofar , your name will be entered into a draw , from which our local teams will select their guests . our team works hard to make sure everyone who applies has the chance to attend a sofar , so if you\u2019re not chosen , please apply again ! visit how it works to learn more .\nmost frequently , though , davis helps establish new sofar chapters and assist volunteer leaders in organizing the shows and maintaining the brand\u2019s identity . he cites the challenges of understanding cultural differences in international cities such as rio de janeiro , while also making sure that bands in the likes of\n\u201cbasically what sofar does is take these positive values that allows diy to happen , like people being willing to volunteer or play for little money , and it exploits them , \u201d johnson reckons . \u201cthese shows sound like great ideas if you don\u2019t know where the money goes . \u201d\npotential winners will be notified via email . the return of any prize or prize notification as undeliverable or the failure of any winner to comply with these rules or the prize draw terms will result in disqualification and prize will be forfeited . prizes will be delivered as unique confirmation links by email to the address provided by the winners and may be subject to further terms and conditions . you will need to either already have an account with sofar sounds , or register with us to claim a prize . once you have registered and confirmed your attendance , tickets will be delivered by email . any costs and expenses associated with ticket acceptance and use not specified herein as being provided , including , travel and accommodations , are the sole responsibility of the winners . tickets are subject to terms and conditions specified thereon . seat locations will be determined by promoter .\nthe guest lists became more competitive , and the celebrity of the performers grew . robert pattinson , best known for his acting role in the twilight series , performed in the early days , and more recently pop outfit bastille and electropop duo sylvan esso have jammed at london sofar gigs ."]}
{"id": 56422, "summary": [{"text": "intu properties plc , formerly capital shopping centres group plc , is a british real estate investment trust ( reit ) , largely focused on shopping centre management and development .", "topic": 38}, {"text": "originally named liberty international plc , it changed its name in may 2010 to that of its major subsidiary , capital shopping centres , after demerging its capital & counties properties business unit to form an independent business .", "topic": 36}, {"text": "the company owns or part-owns 18 shopping centres in the uk and one in spain .", "topic": 23}, {"text": "the firm 's shares are listed on the london and johannesburg stock exchanges and it is a constituent of the ftse 250 index .", "topic": 16}, {"text": "the company renamed itself as intu properties plc on 18 february 2013 , which was followed by the rebrand of the majority of its shopping centres under the \" intu \" name from may 2013 . ", "topic": 36}], "title": "intu properties", "paragraphs": ["glassdoor has 12 intu properties reviews submitted anonymously by intu properties employees . read employee reviews and ratings on glassdoor to decide if intu properties is right for you .\nintu properties share price , latest news and opinion | city a . m .\nthe registrar for intu properties plc ordinary shares registered in south africa is terbium financial services .\nthe company history page lists out the major events in chronological order for prozone intu properties ltd .\nthe last ic recommendation on intu properties plc shares was hold at 293 . 90 on 24 feb 2017\nintu properties plc reported annual 2017 earnings of 0 . 145 per share on feb 22 , 2018 .\nspecific hard copies of certain intu properties plc publications can be ordered via this website or by contacting the company .\nin addition , all shareholders can register via this website to be advised of all corporate announcements by intu properties plc .\nour story is one of building the scale for which intu would eventually become known . our predecessor companies acquired intu trafford centre , intu broadmarsh and the site for intu braehead , plus stakes in manchester arndale , cribbs causeway , and st david\u2019s in cardiff . it also saw the successful opening of intu chapelfield in norwich and expansion of intu lakeside and intu metrocentre .\ncompany ' s super - regional centers include intu trafford centre , intu lakeside , intu metrocentre , intu braehead , intu merry hill and cribbs causeway . the company ' s in - town centers include intu derby , manchester arndale , st david ' s cardiff , intu victoria centre , intu watford and intu eldon square . the company ' s spanish centers include puerto venecia , zaragoza and intu asturias . the company ' s subsidiaries include intu ( sgs ) limited , intu debenture plc , intu finance mh limited , barton square holdco limited , sprucefield no . 2 general partner limited , liberty international group treasury limited , liberty international holdings limited , metrocentre ( holdco ) limited and nailsfield limited .\nintu properties plc ( lse : intu ) generated a below - average return on equity of 3 . 96 % in the past 12 months , while its industry returned 8 . 65 % . though intu\u2019s recent performance is underwhelming , it isread more . . .\nintu properties was the top ftse riser this morning , despite the group ' s profit falling by more than 60 per [ . . . ]\non monday , intu properties plc ( intu : lse ) closed at 187 . 25 , 5 . 31 % above its 52 - week low of 177 . 80 , set on jul 02 , 2018 .\nintu properties plc had revenues for the full year 2017 of 616 . 00m . this was 3 . 65 % above the prior year ' s results .\nas of jul 06 , 2018 , the consensus forecast amongst 19 polled investment analysts covering intu properties plc advises investors to hold their position in the company . this has been the consensus forecast since the sentiment of investment analysts improved on mar 23 , 2017 . the previous consensus forecast advised that the company would underperform intu properties plc .\n1 12 / 2010 dividend cut was due to a demerger . demerger of capital & counties properties .\nthe latest earnings update intu properties plc ( lon : intu ) released in december 2017 showed that the company benefited from a strong tailwind , leading to a double - digit earnings growth of 18 . 61 % . below , read more . . .\nretail worries spur hammerson u - turn on $ 4 . 8 billion intu deal\nin 2013 , capital shopping centres group plc ( csc ) took the bold decision to establish itself as intu properties plc , and a new consumer - facing brand was born as well as the launch of the uk ' s first transactional shopping centre , intu . co . uk . at the same time , intu also formed of a joint venture with bilfinger europa to create an in - house centre management company , intu retail services .\nintu properties plc owns and manages shopping centers in the united kingdom and in spain . the company is primarily a shopping center - focused business and operates through two segments , including united kingdom and spain . the\nas of december 31 , 2016 , equity one\u2019s portfolio comprised 122 properties , including 101 retail properties and five non - retail properties totaling approximately 12 . 8 million square feet of gross leasable area , or gla , 10 development or redevelopment properties with approximately 2 . 3 million square feet of gla , and six land parcels . as of december 31 , 2016 , equity one\u2019s retail occupancy excluding developments and redevelopments was 95 . 8 % and included national , regional and local tenants . additionally , equity one had joint venture interests in six retail properties and two office buildings totaling approximately 1 . 4 million square feet of gla .\nintu properties plc reported semi annual 2017 revenues of 308 . 70m . this missed the 335 . 64m estimate of the one analyst following the company . the same period last year the company did not report revenues .\nif you are a shareholder in prozone intu properties limited\u2019s ( nsei : prozonintu ) , or are thinking about investing in the company , knowing how it contributes to the risk and reward profile ofread more . . .\nin this analysis , my focus will be on developing a perspective on prozone intu properties limited\u2019s ( nsei : prozonintu ) latest ownership structure , a less discussed , but important factor . the impact of aread more . . .\nexisting south african shareholders whose shares are held in electronic format through trifecta ' s csdp , may trade intu properties plc shares through terbiums\u2019s low cost telephone share dealing service by calling the team on 0860 222 213 ( sa calls only ) .\nwhile small - cap stocks , such as prozone intu properties limited ( nsei : prozonintu ) with its market cap of \u20b98 . 27b , are popular for their explosive growth , investors should also be aware of their balanceread more . . .\nthe business that we now recognise as intu began to take shape a long time ago . . .\nintu properties plc engages in the management of shopping centres . it offers its services to the retailers , restaurateurs and leisure specialists . its activities include leasing of its investment properties , commercialization of malls and car parks , and digital shopping . it operates through the united kingdom and spain geographic segment . the company was founded by donald j . gordon in 1980 and is headquartered in london , the united kingdom .\nthe launch of intu . co . uk , a transactional , fashion - focused , mobile - enabled website\nthe merry hill shopping centre has been bought in a \u00a3407 . 7 million takeover by property group intu .\nintu : lse price rises above 15 - day moving average to 186 . 35 at 16 : 50 bst\nedited transcript of intu . l earnings conference call or presentation 22 - feb - 18 9 : 30am gmt\nhammerson plc withdrew its 3 . 2 billion - pound ( $ 4 . 6 billion ) offer to buy intu properties plc after a growing number of its shareholders opposed a deal that would have created the u . k . \u2019s biggest shopping - mall . . .\nintu properties ( formerly capital shopping centres group ) owns and operates shopping centres across the uk , including 10 of the top 25 . the company owns 16 . 6m sq . ft . of retail space , valued at \u00a37bn , and attract over 320m customer visits each year . on january 15th of this year , the group announced the creation of a nationwide consumer facing shopping centre brand - intu - and officially changed its name from capital shopping centres group to intu properties on february 18th . the company has an investment plan of \u00a31bn over the next ten years on active management projects and major extensions of existing assets involving most of its centres .\non feb 22 , 2018 , intu properties plc reported semi annual 2017 earnings of 0 . 072 per share . this result was in line with the expectation of the one analyst following the company and was the same as last year ' s results for the same period .\nthe deal gives intu the half share in the brierley hill - based shopping centre that had been owned by westfield .\nin 2017 , intu properties plc reported a dividend of 0 . 11 gbp , which represents a 2 . 50 % increase over last year . the 17 analysts covering the company expect dividends of 0 . 14 gbp for the upcoming fiscal year , an increase of 21 . 08 % .\nall intu properties plc issued ordinary shares are listed in both london and johannesburg but are registered on the appropriate share register . for shares registered in the uk , which generally are all the shares other than those held by shareholders resident in south africa , the registrar is link asset services .\nshopping centre owner intu reported today that footfall at its uk businesses had increased during the three months [ . . . ]\nthe 17 analysts offering 12 month price targets for intu properties plc have a median target of 210 . 00 , with a high estimate of 295 . 00 and a low estimate of 155 . 00 . the median estimate represents a 11 . 32 % increase from the last price of 188 . 65 .\njohn whittaker , the secretive billionaire behind intu owner peel holdings , has been secretly building up a stake [ . . . ]\nencouraging large flagship formats and reducing the number of smaller units will make the centre more attractive to retailers and customers , and improve the rental tone . this strategy is similar to that which has been successfully implemented at intu trafford centre and intu lakeside .\nshopping centre owner intu saw record retailer demand in the first quarter of the year , as the business geared [ . . . ]\nintu properties plc recognises the speed and efficiency of electronic communications and elimination of the waste and expense inherent in the production and posting of hard copy annual accounts , notices of shareholders meetings and other documents which are required to be sent to shareholders ( \u2019 shareholder information \u2018 ) . click here for more information about electronic communications .\nour multichannel model combines leasing - experiential - digital ( led ) to help retailers and brands to reach intu\u2019s extensive , loyal customer base .\nnow owners of 20 shopping centres and with a growing operation in spain , intu is an independent property company , listed in london and johannesburg .\nintu has posted a solid set of full - year results as the retail property firm pushes ahead with its merger with [ . . . ]\nit ' s ftse 100 reshuffle time again next week - and research suggests dixons carphone , easyjet , capita and intu [ . . . ]\na 3 . 4 billion - pound takeover of british shopping centre operator intu properties ( intup . l ) by bigger rival hammerson ( hmso . l ) has been formally scrapped after hammerson was freed from its obligation to hold a shareholder vote on the deal . intu said on wednesday that its board would not post the scheme of arrangement documents for the takeover to its investors and that hammerson would no longer have to proceed with the all - share deal and put it to a vote . intu , which owns manchester ' s trafford centre , would have also been required to hold a meeting to allow its shareholders to agree to the takeover .\n2012 - company has changed its name from castle mall ltd . to prozone capital shopping centres ltd . 2014 - company has changed its name from prozone capital shopping centres limited to prozone intu properties limited with effect from july 24 , 2014 . - the company symbol has been changed from prozonecsc to prozonintu w . e . f . october 07 , 2014 .\nproperty group hammerson has made a recommended \u00a33 . 4bn offer for rival intu , in a deal the groups say will create [ . . . ]\nexisting uk shareholders may trade intu properties plc shares through link share dealing services who provide an easy to use , real - time online , telephone and postal dealing service at urltoken , or telephone : 0871 664 0364 ( telephone dealing for uk calls only - calls cost 10p per minute plus network extras , lines are open 8 . 00am to 4 . 30pm monday to friday ) .\nintu ' s boss has said the company will now\nmove forward\nafter hammerson called off its \u00a33 . 4bn offer for the [ . . . ]\nintu properties plc ( formerly capital shopping centres group , former liberty international plc ) owns and manages some of the best shopping centres , in some of the strongest locations , in the uk and spain . its uk portfolio is made up of 17 centres , including ten of the top 25 , and in spain it owns three of the country ' s top 10 centres , with advanced plans to build a fourth .\nmerry hill owner intu says it aims to accelerate major revamp plans for the giant shopping centre following its \u00a3410 million deal to buy the half it didn ' t already own .\nthe terbium website provides certain shareholder services online ( note : the trifecta company code for intu properties plc is ituz ) . shareholders registered in south africa can use this service to obtain details of their shareholdings . shareholders will need to follow a registering process in order to access such information . unfortunately , due to south african legal requirements , shareholders may not update records , but will be able to view their entire holding of shares globally .\nintu also outlined major redevelopments at its lakeside and watford shopping centres and plans for more than 30 new restaurants at gateshead ' s metrocentre , bromley and at eldon square in newcastle .\nshares in the london - listed company were down 10 . 7 percent at 464 . 2 pence at 1040 gmt , erasing most of their gains since klepierre made its original approach in march . shares in paris - based klepierre were up 3 . 9 percent . klepierre ' s decision to drop its takeover attempt leaves the company behind birmingham ' s bullring centre free to pursue its own acquisition of fellow london - listed shopping centre operator intu properties .\nintuit ( intu ) has maintained stable margin growth , driven by strong revenue growth and subscriber additions . moreover , selling high - margin products has offset selling , marketing , and service expenses .\nthe steps that would lead us to where we are today , were taken with the demerger of liberty international plc into csc plc and capital & counties properties plc in 2010 . in 2012 styleme tv limited , the company that would form the basis of intudigital limited was acquired .\nthe acquisition helped boost the value of intu ' s assets to more than \u00a310 billion . across its shopping centres it saw the number of customers increase by 1 . 3 % over the six months . 96 . 1 % of its stores are occupied . it faces the imminent closure of bhs stores , following that companies collapse this year , but intu said it had interest from other retailers in all the sites .\nregency is the preeminent national owner , operator and developer of neighborhood and community shopping centers which are primarily anchored by productive grocers and located in affluent and infill trade areas in the country\u2019s most attractive metro areas . as of december 31 , 2016 , regency\u2019s portfolio of 307 retail properties encompassed over 42 . 2 million square feet , which includes properties held in co - investment partnerships . regency has developed 225 shopping centers since 2000 , representing an investment at completion of more than $ 3 . 5 billion . operating as a fully integrated real estate company , regency is a qualified real estate investment trust that is self - administered and self - managed .\n- intudigital is run separately , which makes no sense at all as intu properties plc is a ftse 100 company but has the least say in what goes on with their own website and app ! - worst people management i ' ve ever encountered - new ideas are often shot down by management (\njust do what i say\nkind of thing ) - no focus on culture . everyone knows how a company treats its staff is a measure of how it views its customers . - toxic environment at intudigital makes lots of people feel on edge - uninspiring leadership\nthe other half is retained by australian investment group qic . the agreement is part of a \u00a3867 . 8m property deal that sees intu take over complete ownership of westfield ' s derby shopping centre and sprucefield retail park in northern ireland .\nintu said that buying the other half of the \u00a3890m merry hill site in june from australian investment group qic would enable it\nto accelerate re - engineering the retail , catering and leisure mix to unlock the full potential of this centre\n.\ncsc has the physical scale to establish a strong national brand to integrate the online and shopping centre retail experience . today we are announcing a \u00a325 million investment to create a nationwide consumer - facing shopping centre brand , intu , and a transformed digital proposition .\nmerry hill is the fourth biggest of intu ' s uk shopping centres , with 213 stores and 1 . 67 million sq ft of space . as well as increasing the size of its biggest stores the group plans on major improvements to the restaurant and leisure facilities at the centre .\nour story is one of mergers , acquisitions , investment and growth , which has seen intu grow from its early form as the fledgling international arm of liberty life association of africa limited ( a south african financial services company founded by donald gordon in 1958 ) to a thriving shopping centre business .\ncsc was established in may when the real - estate investment trust liberty international split in two , which also led to the formation capital & counties properties , the london specialist . if the deal goes ahead , csc will fund it with \u00a3750m in shares for the trafford centre , which covers 1 . 9m square feet of retail space , and a further \u00a375m cash contribution by peel in return for it receiving new shares and convertible bonds .\nwherever you find an intu centre , you\u2019ll find a vibrant focal point of the community , where people go to shop , to meet , to eat , to socialise and to be entertained \u2013 and to work . this puts us at the heart of communities , and what we do and how we behave matters .\nwith over \u00a3500 million of cash and available facilities , we are well positioned to take opportunities when they arise , such as the acquisition in the period of the other half of intu merry hill which adds to the considerable momentum from our active asset management and development projects , both in the uk and spain .\ndavid fischel , chief executive of intu , said he was delighted to establish the partnership with qic at merry hill .\nthe transaction is a rare and attractive opportunity to acquire a further two prime shopping centres in line with our strategy to focus on the uk ' s largest and most successful destinations ,\nhe said .\nthe acquisition strengthens intu ' s position as the leading owner , developer and manager of prime uk shopping centres filling in gaps in our national coverage and extending the footprint of our nationwide consumer facing brand and digital strategy . we are delighted to establish a partnership with qic , a major global investor , at merry hill .\nthe 1 . 4 million sq ft shopping centre now joins the likes of manchester ' s arndale and trafford centres in the intu ' s 18 million sq ft stable of retail and leisure sites , valued before today ' s deal at \u00a37 . 6 billion . they include 17 of the uk ' s top 25 shopping destinations .\nintuit ( intu ) has continued to witness stable bottom - line growth in the last five quarters , buoyed by increased turbotax e - filed returns and a growing online quickbooks subscriber base . upselling has led to higher average revenue per return , boosting the company\u2019s eps ( earnings per share ) . us tax reform may further drive the company\u2019s eps .\nintu today announces that it has agreed terms with legal & general property to acquire midsummer place shopping centre , milton keynes ( \u201cmidsummer place\u201d or the \u201ccentre\u201d ) for a total cash consideration of \u00a3250 . 5m ( the \u201cacquisition\u201d ) before expenses , representing a net initial yield of 5 . 1 % , based on current net rents of \u00a313 . 4m and a nominal equivalent yield of 5 . 5 % .\nthe owner of birmingham ' s bullring and london ' s brent cross said on wednesday its board had withdrawn its recommendation that shareholders support the all - share takeover due to heightened concerns about the british retail sector . hammerson ' s announcement lifted its shares by 4 . 2 percent to 514 . 2 pence , but knocked intu ' s down 4 . 1 percent . shareholders had become concerned the deal would increase hammerson ' s exposure to the british retail sector , which has been hit by weak consumer demand .\n\u201cwe are delighted to announce the completion of our merger with equity one , further establishing regency centers as the preeminent national shopping center reit , \u201d stated martin e . \u201chap\u201d stein , jr . , chairman and chief executive officer . \u201cwith a high quality portfolio of 429 properties located in many of the country\u2019s top markets , featuring outstanding demographics , augmented by a best - in - class development and redevelopment program , we believe regency offers a unique long - term growth profile . further , as we have stated before , we expect the transaction to be accretive to core ffo per share while preserving our sector - leading balance sheet . moving ahead , we look forward to the rapid integration of the two platforms and to creating additional value for our shareholders over the quarters and years to come . \u201d\ntrafford centre set for & # 163 ; 1 . 6bn sale to csc group\none of the uk ' s biggest shopping centre is in\nadvanced discussions\nover a \u00a31 . 6bn sale to a retail property group , marking another milestone for its billionaire owner , john whittaker .\ncapital shopping centres ( csc ) yesterday confirmed it was in talks with peel group to acquire the trafford centre near manchester . under the terms of the deal , lancashire - born mr whittaker , the chairman of peel group , would become csc ' s biggest shareholder with 19 . 9 per cent .\nthe transaction would be another landmark in an eventful year for csc , which owns 13 shopping centres including the arndale , also in manchester , and lakeside in essex .\ncsc values the trafford centre ' s property assets at \u00a31 . 65bn , including net debt of \u00a3750m and other liabilities of \u00a350m . this implies a net initial yield of 5 . 01 per cent . the proposed acquisition price would represent a 3 per cent discount to this external valuation . mr whittaker will join the listed retail property developer ' s board as a non - executive deputy chairman .\nhis shareholding would rise to 24 . 9 per cent if he converted the convertible bonds that would form part of the deal . csc confirmed it was in\nadvanced discussions with peel in respect of the acquisition\n, but said\nthere can be no certainty that any final agreement\nwould be reached .\nthe company said it was also considering a placing of 9 . 9 per cent of its shares to raise funds and increase its\noverall financial flexibility\nand reduce its loan to value ratio to between 40 per cent and 50 per cent . following the acquisition , csc would hold four of the uk ' s top six out - of - town shopping centres .\nthe trafford centre , which opened in 1998 , attracts 35 million visitors a year . it houses 230 shops , including selfridges and marks & spencer , as well as 60 restaurants and bars . when the trafford centre finally opened after 27 months of construction , mr whittaker \u2013 who is worth $ 1 . 6bn , according to forbes \u2013 abseiled into the building .\nfor mr whittaker \u2013 whose family hold 73 per cent of the peel group \u2013 the proposed deal with csc is the latest in a meteoric career . the peel group ' s empire includes peel ports and peel airports , which holds stakes in three airports close to liverpool , durham and sheffield .\nmr whittaker made his mark in the 1970s when he started acquiring industrial firms on profitable land . since he took peel private in 2004 , he has also invested in industries , including sustainable energy , hotels and utilities .\nregister free for our breaking news email alerts with analysis and cutting edge commentary from our award winning team . registration only takes a minute .\npubs , retailers and property companies continue to be the most shorted stocks in the uk stock market .\naccording to data explorers\u2019 weekly top 10 shorts & squeezes , investors have spent the past month betting against a number of ftse 250 companies .\nthe financial data and software company provides short - side intelligence to the investment management community , offering daily long and short institutional fund flow insight . it sources its data \u2013 roughly around three million daily transactions \u2013 from investment banks , prime brokers , lending agents , beneficial owners and hedge funds .\nalthough the likes of rok , connaught , ocado and de la rue have been dominating the headlines due to their plummeting share prices , none of those were among the top 10 shorted stocks . this begs the question whether investors are shorting the right companies . instead , they are continuing to bet against the likes of jd wetherspoon , great portland estates and liberty international .\nleading up to the release of its results last week , jd wetherspoon was one of the most shorted stocks . despite announcing that its profits have increased from \u00a345 million in 2009 to \u00a360 million in 2010 , investors remained unconvinced about its future as the bears continue to circle the beleaguered public house sector .\nnigel parson , an analyst at evolution securities , downgraded the stock from buy to hold , lowering his share price target from 550p to 440p .\nhe said : \u2018we have reduced our target price to reflect lower free cash flow from higher maintenance capital expenditure . wetherspoon is going to have to work very hard to make any progress next year .\n' the stock has done little this year relative to the market and we see no change to this predicament as the stock now looks less cheap on cash terms . our 440p share price target remains based on 11 % free cash flow yield . \u2019\ndespite the number of shorts , jd wetherspoon\u2019s share price has been roughly stable at just under 440p .\nlikewise , liberty international \u2013 recently renamed capital shopping centres ( csc ) limited \u2013 and great portland estates have seen their share prices remain stable despite heavy shorting in recent weeks , hovering around 355p and 329p , respectively .\nthe only other two companies that were in the both the august and september top 10 most - shorted lists were colt group and mitie . the latter has seen its share price decline over the past few months , falling from around 240p in may to just below 200p .\nthe share price of colt , which announced during the summer it had lost its chief operating officer , has actually been increasing over the past few weeks , climbing from around 110p to more than 120p by mid - september .\nhowever , artemis fund manager tim steer ( pictured ) revealed he has made \u2018a lot of money\u2019 by betting against connaught in his hedge fund . \u2018i started shorting it a year ago and have ridden it all the way down . it has been the top single performer in the hedge fund , \u2019 he said .\nplease sign in or register to comment . it is free to register and only takes a minute or two .\namending existing domestic abuse legislation would help advisers take action when they suspect exploitation , writes natasha turner .\nretirement savers are in the firing line as the government looks for ways to uphold its nhs funding pledge .\nwe catch up with wealth solutions managing director simon redhead as the firm celebrates its 10th anniversary .\nthere are lots of ifa firms out there that specialise in specific areas of advice . have you found your niche yet ?\ncontinuing our quarterly look at the various goings on in ifa businesses across the uk , we round up the events and occurrences that have made the pages of our magazine between april and june .\nif gershom chan has a single professional regret , it might be that it took him so long to realise how rewarding a career in financial advice could be .\nthe pensions regulator has started to crack down on companies and directors that are breaking its rules , and new powers will hopefully give it even more courage .\nforeign secretary boris johnson resigns , knocking sterling as the risk of prime minister theresa may facing a leadership challenge rises .\n\u00a9 2018 citywire . co . uk . all rights reserved . fund performance statistics : lipper limited copyright view limitations & usage restriction\nwe use cookies to give you the best experience on our website . you can continue to use the website and we ' ll assume that you are happy to receive cookies . if you would like to , you can find out more about cookies and managing them at any time here . this site is for professional investors only , please read our risk disclosure notice for citywire\u2019s general investment warnings\nwe use cookies to improve your experience . by your continued use of this site you accept such use . to change your settings please see our policy .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 transitional / / en\noil prices mixed on canadian outage update , u . s . sanctions on iran\npre - open movers 07 / 09 : ( mbvx ) ( hele ) ( grpn ) higher ; ( ctic ) ( pets ) ( pg ) lower ( more . . . )\npre - open movers 07 / 06 : ( bbox ) ( biib ) ( rgse ) higher ; ( rgls ) ( gci ) ( psmt ) lower ( more . . . )\nafter - hours stock movers 07 / 05 : ( cveo ) ( vc ) higher ; ( rgls ) ( psmt ) lower ( more . . . )\npre - open stock movers 07 / 05 : ( xplr ) ( fcau ) ( mu ) higher ; ( zyne ) ( amsc ) ( clne ) lower ( more . . . )\npre - open movers 07 / 03 : ( jnp ) ( avxl ) ( ayi ) higher ; ( glncy ) ( dal ) ( aal ) lower ( more . . . )\nranda responds to perry ellis ( pery ) special committee ; confident shareholders understand $ 28 per share is greater than $ 27 . 50 per share\ncan ' t see the text ? click here to refresh the image . what ' s this ?\nwestfield is set to sell its nottingham shopping centre in a \u00a355m deal , it has been announced .\nthe company which owns the rival victoria centre shopping complex in the city is set to take over westfield ' s interest in broadmarsh .\ncapital shopping centres hopes to buy the 75 % stake in the broadmarsh centre .\nthe deputy leader of nottingham city council said he hoped a planned expansion of the broadmarsh shopping precinct would still go ahead .\nin march , westfield submitted plans to nottingham city council for a \u00a3500m expansion of the centre .\nmore than 6 , 000 jobs were expected to be created as part of the redevelopment .\na spokeswoman for capital shopping centres ( csc ) said :\ncsc has conditionally agreed to acquire westfield group ' s 75 % interest in the broadmarsh shopping centre in nottingham .\nwestfield and csc are now in discussions with westfield ' s partner , possfund , about the proposed acquisition and possfund ' s intentions with respect to its 25 % interest in broadmarsh .\nmichael gutman from westfield said :\ngiven westfield ' s strategic focus on major iconic regeneration schemes we have taken the view to withdraw from nottingham .\nthis will allow the city to make unfettered progress with its ambitions for regeneration , and westfield to focus on new schemes and opportunities similar to those at westfield london and more recently westfield stratford city .\nthe city council , which owns the broadmarsh lease , has been planning the redevelopment of the centre for almost two decades .\ndeputy leader graham chapman said :\nthe great thing about it is that we ' ve got got two shopping centres and people move between the two . there is a great deal of potential down in broadmarsh .\nthey ' ve thrown \u00a355m at it , they ' re not going to let that lie fallow and they ' ve also got a couple of planning permissions so we ' ve got to work on getting something out of this deal .\nthe foreign secretary quits , telling theresa may\nneedless self - doubt\nis leading to\nsemi - brexit\n.\nby continuing to use our site you are agreeing to our use of cookies . to find out more about the cookies we use and how to manage them , please see our\nwe own and manage some of the best shopping centres , in some of the strongest locations across the uk and spain . here ' s how we got there\nfrom investor to operator \u2013 transatlantic , makes a public offer and acquires a controlling stake in capital & counties which remains a listed company .\nfunded entirely by uk bank borrowings , a \u00a320 million investment is made to acquire 14 per cent of sun life , a uk listed life insurer .\n) - - regency centers corporation ( nyse : reg ) ( \u201cregency\u201d ) and equity one , inc . ( nyse : eqy ) ( \u201cequity one\u201d ) today announced the completion of their previously announced merger , whereby equity one merged with and into regency , with regency continuing as the surviving public company . the merger forms a combined company with a total market capitalization of approximately $ 16 billion . beginning march 2 , 2017 , regency will be a member of the s & p 500 index .\nthe completion of the transaction follows the satisfaction of all conditions to the closing of the merger , including receipt of approvals of the merger and other merger - related proposals by regency and equity one stockholders , which approvals were obtained on february 24 , 2017 .\npursuant to the terms of the definitive merger agreement entered into by and between regency and equity one on november 14 , 2016 , equity one stockholders are entitled to receive 0 . 45 of a newly issued share of regency common stock for each share of equity one common stock that they owned immediately prior to the effective time of the merger . the common stock of the combined company will trade under the symbol \u201creg\u201d on the nyse , and the equity one common stock will be suspended from trading on the nyse effective as of the opening of trading on march 2 , 2017 .\nin connection with the completion of the merger , the regency board of directors has appointed joseph azrack , chaim katzman and peter linneman , former equity one directors , to serve on regency\u2019s board . mr . katzman , the former chairman of equity one\u2019s board , will serve as non - executive vice chairman of the regency board . regency\u2019s current executive officers will continue to serve in their current positions .\nfollowing the merger , regency now expects the combined portfolio to produce annual same property noi growth for 2017 within a new range of 3 . 0 % to 3 . 8 % . this compares to previous guidance for regency as a stand - alone entity of 2 . 25 % to 3 . 00 % . regency expects to realize annualized cost savings of approximately $ 27 million by 2018 , primarily related to the elimination of duplicative corporate and property - level operating costs . the transaction is expected to be accretive to core ffo , assuming the anticipated full cost benefits , before the positive incremental impacts of merger - related purchase accounting adjustments , and after potential dispositions . regency will update its guidance more completely when it reports first quarter 2017 results .\nj . p . morgan securities llc acted as financial advisor , and wachtell , lipton , rosen & katz acted as legal advisor , to regency in connection with the merger . barclays capital inc . acted as lead financial advisor , citigroup global markets inc . acted as co - financial advisor , and kirkland & ellis llp acted as legal advisor to equity one in connection with the merger . icr , llc served as communications advisor for the transaction .\nthe information presented herein may contain forward looking statements within the meaning of the private securities litigation reform act of 1995 giving regency\u2019s or equity one\u2019s expectations or predictions of future financial or business performance or conditions . forward - looking statements are typically identified by words such as \u201cbelieve , \u201d \u201cexpect , \u201d \u201canticipate , \u201d \u201cintend , \u201d \u201ctarget , \u201d \u201cestimate , \u201d \u201ccontinue , \u201d \u201cpositions , \u201d \u201cprospects\u201d or \u201cpotential , \u201d by future conditional verbs such as \u201cwill , \u201d \u201cwould , \u201d \u201cshould , \u201d \u201ccould\u201d or \u201cmay\u201d , or by variations of such words or by similar expressions . these forward - looking statements are subject to numerous assumptions , risks and uncertainties which change over time . forward - looking statements speak only as of the date they are made and we assume no duty to update forward - looking statements . as forward - looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties , caution should be exercised against placing undue reliance on such statements .\nthis site uses cookies . by continuing to browse this business wire site ( and / or any other business wire website ) , you accept the use of cookies .\nwith 320 million customer visits and over 30 million unique visitors a year , we are the uk ' s leading specialist shopping centre owner , developer and manager . this scale and specialism gives us a unique insight into today ' s consumer and what they are looking for from their shopping experience .\nfor retailers : higher spend both in - store and online from enhanced footfall , dwell time and customer service . effectiveness of centre - by - centre marketing spend much improved as the unified brand reduces duplication . national awareness and marketing opportunities increased\nin march trafford centre will launch free wifi , followed by lakeside in april , eldon square , newcastle , in may and all centres by february 2014 .\nwith over half the uk population visiting our shopping centres each year , we have the scale to seize the opportunities provided by the changes in the retail marketplace . we are investing \u00a325 million in digital infrastructure , an ecommerce website and a new brand . we very much look forward to implementing the initiatives announced today , which mark an exciting next phase in the evolution of our market - leading uk shopping centre business , to the benefit of customers , retailers , staff and investors .\nat the same time the shopping centre group hailed a ' strong set of results ' for the first six months of the year , with rental income rising \u00a312m to \u00a3219 . 4m .\na revaluation of the site following the deal showed it was worth \u00a335m more than expected .\nthe company said today :\nwe believe the centre presents a significant opportunity to re - engineer and update the tenant mix .\nbut profits for the group were down sharply in the six months to the end of june , to \u00a348m from \u00a3262 . 3m a year ago , largely due to a \u00a3131m fall in the value of financial instruments such as interest rate swaps , compared to a \u00a3162m boost from a property revaluation last year and a \u00a332m hike from financial instruments .\nchief executive david fischel said :\nwe are pleased to report a strong set of results for the first six months of 2016 with a 10 per cent increase in underlying earnings per share driven by excellent growth in net rental income of 7 . 5 per cent on a like - for - like basis . we have therefore raised our guidance for full year like - for - like net rental income growth to 3 to 4 per cent .\nletting activity was also very positive leading to an improved occupancy ratio of 96 per cent . our established retailers , such as zara and next , have been upsizing space and we have welcomed new lifestyle brands and international retailers at a time when the supply of quality retail space is limited . we continue to focus on strengthening and improving our prime regional shopping centres , introducing new leisure concepts and increasing the dwell time of our 400 million customer visits per year .\nif you are searching for a job around your local area , use our online system .\ndonald gordon donates \u00a3 20 million pounds to royal opera and wales millennium centre .\nin 1957 donald gordon , a chartered accountant by profession , founded liberty life association of africa with initial capital of r100 , 000 . by the time he retired as chairman of liberty life in 1999 after 42 years in that role , the company had a stock market valuation on the johannesburg stock exchange of over rand 40 billion ( \u00a36 billion ) . at the time liberty life was the largest listed life company and the third largest life insurance company in south africa . liberty life was also listed on the london stock exchange . sir donald co - founded the british company abbey life insurance ( abbey life ) , abbey life has since grown into one of the largest life companies in the uk and is now a major subsidiary of lloyds bank .\nhe was an active director of the guardian royal exchange group for 24 years from 1971 - 1994 as well as chairing on their behalf their south african subsidiary , guardian national insurance company for 32 years .\nin 1980 liberty life created transatlantic insurance holdings plc , now liberty international plc , and since then sir donald has established the company as a \u00a36 . 2 billion ( r75 billion ) shopping centre and commercial real estate business . liberty international is the third largest property company by market capitalisation ( \u00a33 . 2 billion / r39 billion ) in the uk , with a capital investment of around \u00a33 . 8 billion ( r46 billion ) . the assets of the liberty international group consist mainly of major shopping centres across the uk ( such as lakeside shopping centre in thurrock , the metrocentre in gateshead , braehead shopping centre in glasgow and further major shopping centres in newcastle , bromley , nottingham , watford and uxbridge ) . liberty international became a constituent of the uk\u2019s ftse 100 index in december 2002 and is ranked in the third quartile .\na south african by birth , donald gordon is the creator and financial benefactor of the donald gordon foundation . he has also become a benefactor of british institutions and other charities such as the royal opera house , the british museum , the welsh millennium centre , sadler\u2019s wells and the globe theatre . following his retirement in his 70th year in 1999 as chairman of liberty life , and his retirement as chairman of liberty international at the end of june 2005 , he resides in london and concentrates on the affairs of the dgf , his other philanthropic and cultural interests and his personal investments . in october 2000 at the 2000 entrepreneur of the year awards ( sponsored by citibank , the times , ernst & young and vodaphone ) in london sir donald received the entrepreneur of the year special award for lifetime achievement . other awards recognising his career achievements include an honorary doctorate of economic science from the university of the witwatersrand and an honorary doctorate in commerce from the university of pretoria . in december 1999 he was cited as \u201cthe achiever of the century in south african financial services\u201d by the prestigious financial mail , the leading south african business journal and as business man of the year by the south african sunday times in 1968 . in june 2005 was awarded a knighthood in recognition of his services to the arts and business .\nwestfield had owned the centre since 2004 following the takeover of previous owners chelsfield .\nwestfield group co - ceo steven lowy , said :\ntoday ' s announcement continues the strategic repositioning of the international portfolio in line with our focus on investing and operating iconic retail destinations in major world cities .\nintus says the three sites will generate annual rents of \u00a354 . 9 million to \u00a322 . 6 million from merry hill alone .\ntoday ' s shoppers are a tough crowd , but once you ' ve captured their loyalty they will fiercely stick by you through thick and thin . our report explores shopper behaviours and preferences and how these differ across geographies and age group .\nwe ' re so much more than a shopping centre landlord . we ' re redefining the role of shopping centres , using our scale , experience and expertise to create compelling experiences , in centre and online , to deliver real results for retailers , caterers and leisure operators .\nit ' s not all about the big game this saturday . @ intumerryhill is giving hundreds of customers the chance to compete\u2026 urltoken\ncycleways good but more thought needed about how pedestrians cross roads . it is now\u2026\nonly invest in schemes where you put down a minimum deposit of 5 - 10 % . if\u2026\ni don\u2019t think anyone has ever doubted the good work that the school does . \u2026\nanother crackdown on business rates\u2019 avoidance activity the welsh government is taking a lead in challenging . . .\ninterior designer / interior architect award - winning studio in manchester city centre with a uk . . .\npeel group chairman john whittaker ' s gradual increase of his stake in capital shopping centres took two unusually large steps in separate transactions on monday and tuesday that saw his stake reach 24 . 63 % .\nsix hundred thousand shares were acquired through goodweather holdings , one of several vehicles that hold shares in csc on his and peel ' s behalf , at an average price of \u00a33 . 45 a share .\nwhittaker ' s previous acquisitions in the past year have been in the tens of thousands , signalling the possibility that larger shareholders are now taking advantage of the csc deputy chairman ' s buying spree .\nwhittaker became the largest single shareholder in csc following the takeover of trafford centre in january 2011 .\ncsc shares were trading at 348p on wednesday , compared to a 52 - week high of 412p and a 52 - week low of 283p . ( lon : cscg )\nwe are delighted to have agreed terms to acquire this prime asset which addresses a gap in our uk regional coverage . as well as strong current operating metrics and good demographics , midsummer place offers considerable scope for rental growth . the acquisition fits well with our strategy of focusing on the best shopping centre destinations across the country .\ncompletion of the acquisition is expected to take place at the end of march 2013 .\nthe full announcement which contains the investment rationale and key facts on midsummer place and milton keynes is available for download .\nover the next three years , we are spending \u00a3600 million on developing our centres in the uk to create the market - leading shopping and leisure destinations that retailers want to be in and customers want to visit .\nour considered and sustained long - term investment will continue over the next 10 years with plans to invest a further \u00a31 . 9 billion , which will create thousands more new jobs in construction , retail and leisure and catering .\nfor inquiries related to this message please contact support . for sales inquiries , please visit urltoken\nif you believe this to be in error , please confirm below that you are not a robot by clicking\ni ' m not a robot\nbelow .\nplease make sure your browser supports javascript and cookies and that you are not blocking them from loading . for more information you can review the terms of service and cookie policy .\ndata delayed at least 15 minutes , as of jul 09 2018 17 : 02 bst .\nyou must be a registered user to save alerts . please sign in or register .\nall content on urltoken is for your general information and use only and is not intended to address your particular requirements . in particular , the content does not constitute any form of advice , recommendation , representation , endorsement or arrangement by ft and is not intended to be relied upon by users in making ( or refraining from making ) any specific investment or other decisions ."]}
{"id": 56429, "summary": [{"text": "weather derivatives are financial instruments that can be used by organizations or individuals as part of a risk management strategy to reduce risk associated with adverse or unexpected weather conditions .", "topic": 28}, {"text": "weather derivatives are index-based instruments that usually use observed weather data at a weather station to create an index on which a payout can be based .", "topic": 9}, {"text": "this index could be total rainfall over a relevant period - which may be of relevance for a hydro-generation business - or the number where the minimum temperature falls below zero which might be relevant for a farmer protecting against frost damage .", "topic": 25}, {"text": "unlike \" indemnity \" insurance-based cover , there is no need to demonstrate that a loss has been suffered .", "topic": 28}, {"text": "settlement is objective , based on the final value of the chosen weather index over the chosen period .", "topic": 9}, {"text": "if a payout is due , it is usually made in a matter of a few days with the settlement period being defined in the contract : unlike insurance contracts , there is no \" loss adjustment \" process . see exotic derivatives . ", "topic": 26}], "title": "weather derivative", "paragraphs": ["figure 1 - a weather derivative table quoting prices of may 2005 contracts . source : chicago mercantile exchange weather - i\u2122 .\na weather derivative is a futures contract - - or options on that futures contract - - where the underlying commodity is a weather index .\nkeep up with the latest weather derivatives and weather risk management news on our blog .\na weather derivative is a financial instruments which are used to help a company or organisation reduce the risks associated with adverse or unusual weather conditions . they work just like most other derivative contracts except the underlying asset ( which is a weather condition such as rainfall , temperature or snowfall ) has no value with which to price the derivative contract .\ncovers the meteorological , statistical , financial and mathematical issues that arise in the pricing and risk management of weather derivatives . written by consultants who work within the weather derivative industry , this book is packed with practical information and theoretical insight into the world of weather derivative pricing .\na derivative is a financial contract that gets its value from an underlying asset . options offer one type of common derivative . read answer > >\na . zapranis and a . alexandridis , \u201cmodelling and forecasting cat and hdd indices for weather derivative pricing , \u201d in\nweather derivatives - modeling and pricing weather - related risk | antonis alexandridis k . | springer\na selection of articles and research papers on weather derivatives and weather risk pricing and structuring .\na weather derivative is a financial instrument used by companies or individuals to hedge against the risk of weather - related losses . the seller of a weather derivative agrees to bear the risk of disasters in return for a premium . if no damages occur before the expiration of the contract , the seller will make a profit . in the event of unexpected or adverse weather , the buyer of the derivative claims the agreed amount .\noriginally published in 2005 , weather derivative valuation covers all the meteorological , statistical , financial and mathematical issues that arise in the pricing and risk management of weather derivatives . there are chapters on meteorological data and data cleaning , the modelling and pricing of single weather derivatives , the modelling and valuation of portfolios , the use of weather and seasonal forecasts in the pricing of weather derivatives , arbitrage pricing for weather derivatives , risk management , and the modelling of temperature , wind and precipitation . specific issues covered in detail include the analysis of uncertainty in weather derivative pricing , time - series modelling of daily temperatures , the creation and use of probabilistic meteorological forecasts and the derivation of the weather derivative version of the black - scholes equation of mathematical finance . written by consultants who work within the weather derivative industry , this book is packed with practical information and theoretical insight into the world of weather derivative pricing .\noriginally published in 2005 , weather derivative valuation covers all the meteorological , statistical , financial and mathematical issues that arise in the pricing and risk management of weather derivatives . there are chapters on meteorological data and data cleaning , the modelling and pricing of single weather derivatives , the modelling and valuation of portfolios , the use of weather and seasonal forecasts in the pricing of weather derivatives , arbitrage pricing for weather derivatives , risk management , and the modelling of temperature , wind and precipitation . specific issues covered in detail include the analysis of uncertainty in weather derivative pricing , time - series modelling of daily temperatures , the creation and use of probabilistic meteorological forecasts and the derivation of the weather derivative version of the black - scholes equation of mathematical finance . written by consultants who work within the weather derivative industry , this book is packed with practical information and theoretical insight into the world of weather derivative pricing . show more\nweather derivatives are financial instruments that can be used for risk management purposes to hedge against losses due to adverse , unpredictable weather . in contrast to other derivative products , the underlying asset - such as frost , rain , temperature and wind - has no direct value with respect to the price of the weather derivative .\nm . cao and j . wei , \u201cweather derivatives valuation and market price of weather risk , \u201d\ns . d . campbell and f . x . diebold , \u201cweather forecasting for weather derivatives , \u201d\nm . cao and j . wei , \u201cpricing the weather . risk weather risk special report , \u201d\nthe party that sells a weather derivative bears this risk for a premium and stands to earn a profit if the weather remains relatively stable , predictable or normal . if the weather does turn bad , then the party that purchases the derivative claims the agreed upon amount . as one would expect , temperature is the most commonly used underlying weather factor , 18 degrees celsius ( 65 degrees fahrenheit ) is a standard baseline from which deviations are measured , but any other measurable weather - related event can be used as an underlying factor for a weather derivative .\na spatial approach to addressing weather derivative basis risk : a drought insurance example nick d . paulson and chad e . hart jul 2006\na credit derivative is a financial asset in the form of a privately . . .\nnobel weather associates helps companies protect against the negative impact that weather can have on their expenses and revenue .\nspeedwell weather is a uk - based firm that provides world - wide weather data , forecasts , software and consulting services to the energy and weather derivative markets . the firm is a recognized leader in the weather markets , with a strong following in europe and a growing presence in other parts of the globe .\nweather derivatives are used to hedge the risks of inclement weather conditions . they are measurable and essentially triggered by actual weather conditions making them a predictable form of risk management .\nin 1997 , the first over - the - counter ( otc ) weather derivative trade took place , and the field of weather risk management was born . according to valerie cooper , former executive director of the weather risk management association , an $ 8 billion weather derivatives industry developed within a few years of its inception .\ncurrent users of weather futures are primarily companies in energy - related businesses . however , there is growing awareness and signs of potential growth in the trading of weather futures among agricultural firms , restaurants and companies involved in tourism and travel . many otc weather derivative traders also trade cme weather futures for purposes of hedging their otc transactions .\neven in our advanced , technology - based society , we still live largely at the mercy of the weather . it influences our daily lives and has an enormous impact on corporate revenues and earnings . until recently , there were very few financial tools offering companies protection against weather - related risks . however , the inception of the weather derivative \u2014making weather a tradeable commodity\u2014has changed all this . here we look at how the weather derivative was created , how it differs from insurance and how it works as a financial instrument .\ninvestors who sell weather derivatives agree to take on the risk for a premium . investors will profit from these transactions if weather conditions remain normal . if the weather changes unexpectedly , the company that bought the derivative collects an agreed - upon amount . to trade these products market participants will use weather forecasts to predict how the weather conditions will affect the current and future market . weather market players are from a variety of industries and other participants include hedge funds , institutional firms , and brokers .\nweather derivative is a new risk management tool which can be widely used in the financial market to avoid the impact of bad weather effects and control the weather risks . the first weather derivative was introduced in the us in 1997 and the size of the market now exceeds 8 billion dollars . weather derivatives are different from traditional financial derivatives as their underlying asset such as temperature , humidity , and precipitation , which cannot be traded in the market , so ordinary pricing models such as black and scholes formula is not applicable in pricing weather derivatives . as a consequence , the valuation of weather derivatives is generally carried out in a lot of paperwork . weather derivatives can be based on any meteorological index , such as temperature , rain , wind , and snow , while the most commonly used weather variable is the temperature .\nheating degree day and cooling degree day derivative contracts are among the most common types of weather derivatives . the chicago mercantile exchange provides a platform for buyers and sellers of weather derivatives and offer temperature , rainfall , snowfall , frost and hurricane derivatives contracts .\nchina\u2019s climate varies drastically because the country is large , and weather events affect the profits of many of its industries . as a new risk management instrument , weather derivative market is developing rapidly . so the introduction of weather derivatives can bring significant benefits to various weather - affected industries in china . as weather is not a tradable asset , it is a relatively complicated task to make a \u201cfair\u201d pricing model for them . in order to enable the weather derivative market and bring significant benefits to various weather - affected industries in china , it is essential for the new market , especially in china , that a transparent and reliable approach to pricing is put in place so that the participants can feel secure in their transactions .\nprotection against undesirable weather events , like , for instance , hurricanes and droughts , has been offered by insurance companies . in the recent decades , the securitization of such weather insurances has taken place , and nowadays one can trade weather derivative contracts at the chicago mercantile exchange ( cme ) , or more specialized weather contracts in the otc market . at the cme , one finds derivatives written on temperature and snowfall indices , measured at different locations worldwide . the market for weather derivatives is emerging and gaining importance as a tool for hedging weather risk .\nstephen jewson works for a financial consultancy where he manages a group that produces commercial software and meteorological data for the weather derivative industry . he has published a large number of articles in the fields of fundamental climate research , applied meteorology and weather derivatives . show more\nas the underlying asset of the weather derivative is non - tradeable these instruments cannot be priced in the same way as more traditional derivatives . there is no standard model for valuing weather derivatives similar to the widely used black - scholes formula that is used to price many equity options and similar derivatives . as such they are more prone to modelling risk than other types of derivative products .\nweather is determined by an independent historical weather provider . julia receives money if there is any rain ( more than zero ) on her wedding day !\nweather derivatives , developed in the 1990s , fill an unmet need in the economy . the weather impacts roughly 20 % of the u . s . economy . agriculture , energy , travel , and construction are examples of industries in which weather plays an especially important role . but unexpected weather rarely results in price adjustments which entirely make up for lost revenue . weather derivatives allow companies to hedge against the possibility of weather that might adversely affect their business .\nin 1997 , weather derivatives began trading over - the - counter ( otc ) , and within a few years , they had become an $ 8 billion industry . the chicago mercantile exchange ( cme ) lists weather derivative contracts for a few dozen cities , the majority of them in the u . s . some hedge funds treat weather derivatives as an investment class . investors who like weather derivatives appreciate their low correlation with traditional markets .\nasc 815 - 10 notes that it\ndefines derivative instrument , addresses the pervasive scope of this topic , and specifies the primary accounting for derivative instruments within this topic ' s scope .\nit further notes the following information regarding the entire 815 topic :\nlearn about weather derivatives , a financial instrument that makes temperature a tradable commodity .\nanalysts look at historical weather patterns - - temperature , rainfall and other things - - develop averages , and quantify the risk that weather will deviate from the average .\nweather derivatives are different from insurance , because they ' re linked to common weather events , like dry seasons , or a warm autumn , that affect particular businesses .\nasc 815 - 45 provides guidance on the financial accounting and reporting for weather derivatives .\na derivative security in which an investor hedges against the future state of the weather . for example , two investors may enter a weather derivative , where one investor pays the other if rainfall in a given place over a given period of time is above a certain amount . likewise , the other investor pays if the rainfall is below the agreed - upon amount . one of the most common weather derivatives is a weather future , in which the buyer is required to pay the seller $ 20 for each day in a given month that the daily temperature is below 65 degrees ( a heating degree day ) or above 65 degrees ( a cooling degree day ) , depending on the nature of the contract . a weather future allows a business to hedge against potential losses resulting from an unexpected change in weather . energy companies are some of the most common sellers of weather derivatives .\nexamples of their use could be a ski resort who hedge against the risk that snowfall is too light to allow them to open their slopes ( so they buy a snowfall derivative which pays out if snowfall is below a pre defined level ) , a farmer may buy a weather derivative to hedge against the risks of frost or drought impacting their crops and a power company may hedge against the risks that the weather is warmer than average in winter and their customers don ' t use their heating as much . effectively all these examples provide the company buying the derivative wit an opportunity to smooth their earnings over a period of adverse weather which would usually have affected them financially .\n\u200bweather derivatives are financial instruments that can be used by organizations or individuals as part of a risk management strategy to minimize risk associated with adverse or unexpected weather conditions . just as traditional contingent claims , a weather derivative has an underlying measure , such as : rainfall , wind , snow or temperature . nearly $ 1 trillion of the u . s . economy is directly exposed to weather - related risk . more precisely , almost 30 % of the u . s . economy and 70 % of u . s . companies are affected by weather . the purpose of this monograph is to conduct an in - depth analysis of financial products that are traded in the weather market . presenting a pricing and modeling approach for weather derivatives written on various underlying weather variables will help students , researchers , and industry professionals accurately price weather derivatives , and will provide strategies for effectively hedging against weather - related risk . this book will link the mathematical aspects of the modeling procedure of weather variables to the financial markets and the pricing of weather derivatives . very little has been published in the area of weather risk , and this volume will appeal to graduate - level students and researchers studying financial mathematics , risk management , or energy finance , in addition to investors and professionals within the financial services industry . \u200b\na . zapranis and a . alexandridis , \u201cwavelet analysis and weather derivatives pricing , \u201d in\nj . svec and m . stevenson , \u201cmodelling and forecasting temperature based weather derivatives , \u201d\na . swishchuk and k . cui , \u201cweather derivatives with applications to canadian data , \u201d\ndoing something about weather : weather derivatives have helped companies control financial risk for nearly a decade . now that they ' re trading on a mercantile exchange , sales are really taking off\ne . platen and j . west , \u201ca fair pricing approach to weather derivatives , \u201d\nin fact , it is more important that the model is statistically significant for weather derivative pricing . we compare the predicted values obtained by our stochastic model with 100 , 000 simulations to the actual observations for zhengzhou over year 2013 ( see figure\nmda earthsat is the premier source of specialized weather products for global weather risk analysis . users of these products include such varied industries as energy , food , retail , insurance , banking , and government . our products appeal to anyone who must manage and minimize their weather risk .\nlearn why most exchange - traded funds ( etfs ) are not considered derivative securities and the special circumstances when this . . . read answer > >\nswiss re announced that it has entered into a weather derivative contract with the international development association ( ida ) , the arm of the world bank that helps the world ' s poorest countries . under the terms of the contract , swiss re will pay out up to usd 5 million in the event that malawi ' s farmers suffer from a drought - related shortfall in maize production . with this transaction , the ida backs its first - ever weather derivative contract with the government of malawi .\na broad range of weather derivative products are available including options , futures , forwards and swaps . most are traded over - the - counter ( otc ) although there are some traded electronically on indexes like the chicago merchantile exchange ( cme ) . the cme offers weather derivative products that \u201coffers trading opportunities related to temperatures , snowfall , frost and hurricanes . the products are based on a range of weather conditions in more than 47 cities in the united states , europe , canada , australia and asia , with the hurricane products geared to nine us regions . \u201d ( cme group 2011 ) [ 1 ]\nthis weather derivative contract is just one instrument as part of a world bank effort to deliver customized financial solutions and help members plan efficient responses to catastrophic events . the use of weather derivatives are most effective as part of a broader risk management strategy ,\nsaid gloria grandolini , director of the world bank treasury ' s banking and debt management department .\nweather derivatives are usually structured as swaps , futures , and options based on different underlying weather indexes . some commonly used indices are hdd , cdd , precipitation , wind , and snowfall . for the sake of clarity , we focus our analysis on derivative products whose underlying is the level of cumulated daily temperatures over a given period , the hdd and cdd .\ninternational business machines corp . ( ibm ) subsidiary the weather company will move its headquarters to atlanta .\nh . geman and m . - p . leonardi , \u201calternative approaches to weather derivatives pricing , \u201d\nm . moreno , \u201criding the temp , \u201d weather derivatives , fow special supplement , december 2000 .\ninsurance is still required to protect against major weather events , like tornadoes , hurricanes , and floods .\nnobel weather associates uses patented risk management tools and internal company data to manage the affect that weather has on your cash flows . the program has been proven throughout the united states . regardless of your exposure , nobel weather\u2019s strategies will be tailored to meet the specific needs , circumstances and risk tolerance of each client .\nin 2008 , volume skyrocketed with the launching of otc weather auctions [ 3 ] . not only has temperature - based weather volume grown , but other weather products have also seen success . business in the cme group hurricane products - now in their second year of trading - has increased dramatically . also , two new online exchanges - stormexchange and weatherbill - have driven the weather derivatives market from mainly energy traders to a whole new set of end - users . both firms have been successful in speaking to end - user traders that are affected by day - to - day weather conditions . these firms have been successful in educating and monatizing their weather risk and structuring over - the - counter weather deals that are customized to their needs .\ngetting a\nweather waiver\nwhen a storm threatens can save your trip \u2013 and your travel budget .\nf . dornier and m . queruel , \u201ccaution to the wind . weather risk special report , \u201d in\nin 1999 , the chicago mercantile exchange ( cme ) took weather derivatives a step further and introduced exchange - traded weather futures and options on futures\u2014the first products of their kind . otc weather derivatives are privately negotiated , individualized agreements made between two parties . but cme weather futures and options on futures are standardized contracts traded publicly on the open market in an electronic auction type of environment , with continuous negotiation of prices and complete price transparency .\nswiss re has pioneered weather risk transfer instruments in developing countries , starting in india in 2004 with a programme reaching over 350 000 smallholder farmers . in the meantime , the company has become a leading solution provider in weather and weather contingent commodity price structures with a share of more than 30 % in the worldwide weather risk markets . under its climate adaptation and public sector business development programmes , the company fosters the use of modern risk management instruments , such as weather derivatives and insurance - linked securities , to the benefit of non - oecd countries .\ncompanies whose business depends on the weather , such as hydro - electric businesses or those who manage sporting events , might use weather derivatives as part of a risk - management strategy . farmers may use weather derivatives to hedge against a poor harvest caused by too much or too little rain , sudden temperature swings , or destructive winds .\nto learn more about how you can change the way weather impacts you call ( 781 ) 783 - 3207 .\np . alaton , b . djehiche , and d . stillberger , \u201con modelling and pricing weather derivatives , \u201d\nweather derivatives are financial instruments that can be used by organizations or individuals as part of a weather risk management strategy to reduce risk associated with adverse or unexpected weather conditions . farmers can use weather derivatives to hedge against poor harvests caused by drought or frost ; theme parks may want to insure against rainy weekends during peak summer seasons ; and gas and power companies may use heating degree days ( hdd ) or cooling degree days ( cdd ) contracts to smooth earnings .\nin this study , a unified approach to pricing is established for the weather derivative marketplace , and we mainly worked on a stochastic modeling to describe the behavior of the temperature choosing as underlying for the hdd call weather derivative . through taking zhengzhou , for example , we establish a stochastic model by the 62 - year historical temperatures in zhengzhou and use the monte carlo method for the hdd call pricing . the model describing the stochastic behavior of the temperature is validated on the basis of temperatures observed during year 2013 . as shown by the monthly evolved relative errors , the proposed mean - reverting ornstein - uhlenbeck model can reasonably describe daily temperature data of zhengzhou in the aspects of the mean , volatility , and mean reverting speed . therefore , the mean - reverting ornstein - uhlenbeck model , on the basis of 62 year of data of temperature , in zhengzhou , enabled us to simulate a temperature weather derivative contract .\nf . perez - gonzales and h . yun , \u201crisk management and firm value : evidence from weather derivatives , \u201d\nf . e . benth and j . \u0161altyt\u0117 benth , \u201cthe volatility of temperature and pricing of weather derivatives , \u201d\nm . moreno and d . bari , \u201ctemperature stochastic modelling and weather derivatives pricing : empirical study with moroccan data , \u201d\nm . mraoua and d . bari , \u201ctemperature stochastic modeling and weather derivatives pricing : empirical study with moroccan data , \u201d\nin general , weather derivatives cover low - risk , high - probability events . weather insurance , on the other hand , typically covers high - risk , low - probability events , as defined in a highly customized policy . for example , a company might use a weather derivative to hedge against a winter forecasters think will be 5\u00b0 f warmer than the historical average ( a low - risk , high - probability event ) . in this case , the company knows its revenues would be affected by that kind of weather . the same company would also most likely purchase an insurance policy for protection against damage caused by a flood or hurricane ( high - risk , low - probability events ) .\nweather derivatives are similar to but different from insurance . insurance covers low - probability , catastrophic weather events such as hurricanes , earthquakes , and tornados . in contrast , derivatives cover higher - probability events such as a dryer - than - expected summer .\ncorporations use weather derivatives to hedge their risk that bad weather will cause a financial loss . for a cereal company , bad weather might be a drought , which would cause wheat prices to go up . for a home heating company , it could be warm days in november , which could lower demand for home heating oil . and for an amusement park it could be rain .\nin order to avoid excessive payouts on the contract due to extreme weather , the options often come with the maximum payoff . suppose\nas a result of the affect of normal variations and extreme or catastrophic events of weather and climate , a growing number of businesses and government entities are seeking out methods to manage their exposure to weather risk , which include the use of derivatives , insurance products and changes in their operations . this course provides a comprehensive and technical treatment of the valuation and risk management of weather derivatives .\none climate index for weather derivative is known as heating degree days or hdd . under hdd contracts , each day the daily mean temperature falls below a predetermined reference point over a specified period , the amount of the departure is recorded and added to a cumulative count . the final figure determines whether the seller pays out or receives payment .\nthe weather derivative contract with the world bank is a prime example of an ex - ante disaster risk management strategy designed to mitigate the financial impact of drought for a country such as malawi that is heavily dependant upon the income from its agricultural production ,\nsaid juerg trueb , swiss re ' s head of environmental and commodity markets .\ninsurance does not protect against the reduction of demand resulting from a slightly wetter summer than average , for example , but weather derivatives can do just that . since weather derivatives and insurance cover two different possibilities , a company might have an interest in purchasing both .\nweather derivatives typically have a basis to an index which measures a particular aspect of weather . for example , an index might be the total rainfall over a specified period in a specific place . another can be for the number of times the temperature falls below freezing .\nf . e . benth and j . saltyte - benth , \u201cstochastic modelling of temperature variations with a view towards weather derivatives , \u201d\nf . e . benth and j . \u0161altyte - benth , \u201cstochastic modelling of temperature variations with a view towards weather derivatives , \u201d\na preliminary assessment of the utility of seasonal forecasts for the pricing of u . s . temperature based weather derivatives risk management solutions 2004\nasu 2016 - 05 , effect of derivative contract novations on existing hedge accounting relationships \u2014 a consensus of the fasb emerging issues task force ( issued march 2016 ; effective december 15 , 2016 , for public entities ) .\nthe value of a cme weather futures contract is determined by multiplying the monthly hdd or cdd value by $ 20 . in the example above , the cme november weather contract would settle at $ 4 , 160 ( $ 20 x 208 = $ 4 , 160 ) .\nin the late 1990s , people began to realize if they quantified and indexed weather in terms of monthly or seasonal average temperatures and attached a dollar amount to each index value , they could in a sense\npackage\nand trade weather . in fact , this sort of trading would be comparable to trading the varying values of stock indices , currencies , interest rates and agricultural commodities . the concept of weather as a tradeable commodity , therefore , began to take shape . ( for related reading , see : how do you trade the weather ? )\nuntil recently , insurance has been the main tool used by companies for protection against unexpected weather conditions . but insurance provides protection only against catastrophic damage . insurance does nothing to protect against the reduced demand businesses experience as a result of weather that is warmer or colder than expected .\na . zapranis and a . alexandridis , \u201cmodelling the temperature time - dependent speed of mean reversion in the context of weather derivatives pricing , \u201d\nb . dischel , \u201cblack - scholes won ' t do . weather risk special report , \u201d energy and power risk management , october 1998 .\nwe use the monte carlo method to generate a set of paths and for each of these paths we calculate the payoff . then , the average of the payoffs from all the generated paths will represent the expected price of the derivative .\nasc 815 - 15 provides guidance for embedded derivatives that may be included in\n[ c ] ontracts that do not in their entirety meet the definition of a derivative instrument , such as bonds , insurance policies , and leases .\nto our knowledge , little literature has been developed for the temperature model of henan province , which is the most important state granary in china and is also a major financial market of china . in order to ensure food security , it is necessary to transfer the weather risk of henan province into financial markets through developing weather derivatives . so the main objective of our research is to take the first step to construct weather models for developing weather derivatives in henan province . we construct a temperature model for the first time for zhengzhou ( see figure 1 ) , which is the capital of henan province .\nbrockett et al . [ 8 ] applies the indifference pricing approach in a mean - variance setting to valuate weather derivatives . davis [ 12 ] introduces the marginal utility approach to pricing of weather derivatives , which is based on hedging in correlated assets and modelling of the index as a geometric brownian motion . platen and west [ 13 ] suggest using a world index as a benchmark for weather derivatives pricing . equilibrium theory has also been a popular approach for pricing weather derivatives . cao and wei [ 14 ] apply this to analyse us temperature futures ( see also hamisultane [ 15 ] for a more recent study ) .\nthe daily average temperature is calculated by averaging each day\u2019s maximum and minimum temperature from midnight - to - midnight . given a weather station , let us note by\na . zapranis and a . alexandridis , \u201cweather derivatives pricing : modelling the seasonal residuals variance of an ornstein - uhlenbeck temperature process with neural networks , \u201d in\np . l . brockett , m . wang , c . c . yang , and h . zou , \u201cportfolio effects and valuation of weather derivatives , \u201d\nthe risks businesses face due to weather are somewhat unique . weather conditions tend to affect volume and usage more than they directly affect price . an exceptionally warm winter , for example , can leave utility and energy companies with excess supplies of oil or natural gas ( because people need less to heat their homes ) . or an exceptionally cold summer can leave hotel and airline seats empty . although the prices may change somewhat as a consequence of unusually high or low demand , price adjustments don ' t necessarily compensate for lost revenues resulting from unseasonable temperatures . ( for related reading , see : what impact does weather have on my investment in the weather industry ? )\nget access to recent and historical weather settlement data for active and recently expired contracts in the u . s . , canada , europe , asia , and austrailia .\nit is estimated that nearly 20 % of the u . s . economy is directly affected by the weather , and the profitability and revenues of virtually every industry\u2014agriculture , energy , entertainment , construction , travel and others\u2014depend to a great extent on the vagaries of temperature . in a 1998 testimony to congress , former commerce secretary william daley stated ,\nweather is not just an environmental issue , it is a major economic factor . at least $ 1 trillion of our economy is weather - sensitive .\nhere , we should mention that the temperature of the physical formation process is extremely complex , especially for complex regional climates of china ; the study on the technical design temperature option is not enough and still worthy of more in - depth theoretical exploration and practices . we should develop more weather models for each geographic region for the weather derivative market in china . in addition , it is also necessary to further develop more precise temperature models for weather derivatives pricing . many other mathematical tools , such as wavelet functions , b - spline functions , and polynomial function , can be used for a more accurate modeling of temperature data . it would be interesting to treat carefully the jumps of temperatures due to extreme phenomena by integrating a term which describes their behavior within the stochastic model . this will make it possible to improve the performance of the daily scale modeling . in the end , we emphasize that it is also important to construct accurate weather models for other weather factors , such as the rain , the snow , or the fog , since the risks implied by these factors also deeply affect economic development of china .\nthe main users of weather derivatives are energy companies as demand for their products can vary drastically due to extreme weather conditions . the agricultural industry is the second main user of such instruments although other purchasers include firms arranging major sporting ( outdoor ) events and even tour operators . hedge funds are reputedly also major investors in this alternative asset class .\nyou can buy weather derivatives as an individual , but you ' ll want to consider the trading costs carefully to ensure that your risk of loss is worth the expense .\nw . h\u00e4rdle and b . lopez cabrera , \u201cinfering the market price of weather risk , \u201d discussion paper , sfb 649 , humboldt - universit\u00e4t zu berlin , 2009 .\nfor european cities , cme ' s weather futures for the hdd months are calculated according to how much the day ' s average temperature is lower than 18\u00b0 celsius . however cme weather futures for the summer months in european cities are based not on the cdd index but on an index of accumulated temperatures , the cumulative average temperature ( cat ) .\nthe weather derivatives market trades both over - the - counter ( otc ) , through brokers , and over an exchange , cme group . however , there is a direct interplay between these two marketplaces . weather trades are very often confirmed otc , and then\ngiven up\nto the cme for clearing . in this case , counterparties strike a bi - lateral transaction using a broker then process the trade through the cme , using established credit facilities to speed execution . [ 1 ] . the major weather brokers are :\nwe focus on catastrophe bonds , insurance - linked securities , alternative reinsurance capital , insurance & reinsurance linked investments . we also cover life , weather risk and longevity risk transfer .\nthe cereal company and the amusement park might buy futures contracts with an underlying weather index based on rainfall . the home heating company might want contracts based on a temperature index .\nfinally , weather risk is also unique in that it is highly localized , cannot be controlled and , despite great advances in meteorological science , still cannot be predicted precisely and consistently .\nthe weather market has grown tremendously over the last few years and participants trade over - the - counter and exchange - listed products at cme . the first weather derivative deal was in july 1996 when aquila energy structured a dual - commodity hedge for consolidated edison co ( con ed ) . the transaction involved coned ' s purchase of electric power from aquila for the month of august . the price of the power was agreed to , but a weather clause was embedded into the contract . this clause stipulated that aquila would pay coned a rebate if august turned out to be cooler than expected . the measurement of this was referenced to cooling degree days measured at new york city ' s central park weather station . if total cdds were from 0 to 10 % below the expected 320 , the company received no discount to the power price , but if total cdds were 11 to 20 % below normal , con ed would receive a $ 16 , 000 discount . other discounted levels were worked in for even greater departures from normal [ 2 ] .\nexplanation : here is an explanation in the case of weather insurance , which basically says that such analysis applies past experience to current positions , as your own text indicates .\nburn rate\ngenerally refers to the rate at which something like a contract ( or maybe an insurance reserve ) for example is consumed . burn analysis burn analysis is the simplest form of weather derivative pricing . it involves taking historical values for the index ( which may be based on raw , cleaned , or enhanced data , and which may have been detrended in some way ) and applying the financial contract to them . depending on the quality of the data used to calculate the historical indices used , burn analysis may give a useful first indication of the mean and range of possible payouts of a weather derivative contract , and can be done simply in a spreadsheet . the disadvantages of burn analysis are that it may not capture the possible extremes and may be unduly influenced by individual years in the historical record . it can also not be extended easily to analyse a portfolio of contracts . i am also pretty sure no insurance company would ever refer to\nburn rate\nin reference to fire insurance .\nalso , since the contract is index - based , buyers of weather derivatives do not need to demonstrate a loss . in order to collect insurance , on the other hand , damage must be shown .\nwe present our findings as follows . in the next section we review the basics of the cme market for weather derivatives . next , in section 3 , our temperature model with seasonal stochastic volatility is defined and analysed . section 4 contains results on the futures price dynamics for some commonly traded products at the cme . some empirical considerations of our model and its applications to weather derivatives are presented in section 5 .\nshane joined nobel weather associates in 2010 at its inception under the name snowcast solutions . during that time , he has been focused on developing the analytics , product capabilities , and patent expansion . ( continue reading )\nthis is the first book to cover all the meteorological , statistical , financial , and mathematical issues that rise in pricing and risk management of weather derivatives . abstracts of public administration , development , and the environment\nin contrast to the various outlooks provided by government and independent forecasts , weather derivatives trading gave market participants a quantifiable view of those outlooks ,\nnoted agbeli ameko , managing partner of energy and forecasting firm enercast .\nthe remainder of the paper is organized as follows . we introduce the basic concepts of weather derivative in section 2 . section 3 proposes a seasonal mean and volatility model that describes the daily average temperature behavior using the mean - reverting ornstein - uhlenbeck process . the unknown parameters of the process will be estimated with 62 years of daily average temperature from zhengzhou ( 57083 ) meteorological station . then we discuss the pricing model of hdd option based on the temperature forecasting model and price the hdd option with monte carlo simulation in section 4 . section 5 explains findings of our research and contains concluding remarks .\nthe main purpose of this paper is to present a feasible model for the daily average temperature on the area of zhengzhou and apply it to weather derivatives pricing . we start by exploring the background of weather derivatives market and then use the 62 years of daily historical data to apply the mean - reverting ornstein - uhlenbeck process to describe the evolution of the temperature . finally , monte carlo simulations are used to price heating degree day ( hdd ) call option for this city , and the slow convergence of the price of the hdd call can be found through taking 100 , 000 simulations . the methods of the research will provide a frame work for modeling temperature and pricing weather derivatives in other similar places in china .\nbroadly speaking , cme weather futures and options on futures are exchange - traded derivatives that , by means of specific indexes , reflect monthly and seasonal average temperatures of 15 u . s . and five european cities . these derivatives are legally binding agreements made between two parties and settled in cash . each contract is based on the final monthly or seasonal index value determined by earth satellite ( earthsat ) corp , an international firm specializing in geographic information technologies . other european weather firms determine values for the european contracts . earthsat works with temperature data provided by the national climate data center ( ncdc ) , and the data it provides is used widely throughout the over - the - counter weather derivatives industry as well as by cme .\nasc 815 , derivatives and hedging , provides comprehensive guidance on derivative and hedging transactions . it sets forth the definition of a derivative instrument and specifies how to account for such instruments , including derivatives embedded in hybrid instruments . in addition , asc 815 establishes when reporting entities , in certain limited , well - defined circumstances , may apply hedge accounting to a relationship involving a designated hedging instrument and hedged exposure . hedge accounting provides an alternative , special way of accounting for such relationships . asc 815 also provides guidance on how reporting entities determine whether an instrument is ( 1 ) indexed to the reporting entity\u2019s own stock and ( 2 ) considered to be settled in the reporting entity\u2019s own stock . such a determination will dictate whether an instrument should be accounted for as debt or equity and the appropriate accounting for the instrument . finally , asc 815 addresses the accounting for non - exchange - traded weather derivatives . the codification also provides certain industry - specific derivatives and hedging guidance , but such guidance is included in the industry sections of the codification .\nthe advantages of these products are becoming increasingly known : the trading volume of cme weather futures in 2003 more than quadrupled from the previous year , totaling roughly $ 1 . 6 billion in notional value , and the momentum of this volume continues to increase .\nwhen not managing a weather derivatives exchange , i am a senior business analyst / consultant helping businesses organize and develop digital solutions to reduce operational & regulatory risk . i specialize in specifying requirements for large data integration projects for capital markets , custody and risk management .\nmr . noyes founded nobel weather associates under its original name , snowcast solutions , in 2010 . this new business leveraged bill\u2019s trading experience and was spawned while running mac\u2019s property maintenance services , a regional snow removal company in the chicago area . ( continue reading )\nlist of figures list of tables acknowledgements 1 . weather derivatives and the weather derivatives market 2 . data cleaning and trends 3 . the valuation of single contracts using burn analysis 4 . the valuation of single contracts using index modelling 5 . further topics in the valuation of single contracts 6 . valuation of single contracts using daily methods 7 . modelling portfolios 8 . managing portfolios 9 . introduction to meteorological forecasts 10 . the use of meteorological forecasts in pricing 11 . arbitrage pricing models 12 . risk management 13 . modelling non - temperature data appendices references index .\ntemperature futures may be used by energy producers to hedge their demand risk ( see perez - gonzales and yun [ 7 ] for a study of weather hedging of us energy utilities ) . other typical users of such futures contracts for hedging purposes are electricity retailers , holiday resorts , producers of soft drinks and beer , or even organisers of outdoor sport events , and fairs . also investors have seen the potential in weather derivatives as a tool for portfolio diversification , since the derivatives are not expected to correlate significantly with the financial markets ( see brockett et al . [ 8 ] ) .\nlist of figures ; list of tables ; acknowledgements ; 1 . weather derivatives and the weather derivatives market ; 2 . data cleaning and trends ; 3 . the valuation of single contracts using burn analysis ; 4 . the valuation of single contracts using index modelling ; 5 . further topics in the valuation of single contracts ; 6 . valuation of single contracts using daily methods ; 7 . modelling portfolios ; 8 . managing portfolios ; 9 . introduction to meteorological forecasts ; 10 . the use of meteorological forecasts in pricing ; 11 . arbitrage pricing models ; 12 . risk management ; 13 . modelling non - temperature data ; appendices ; references ; index . show more\na classical approach that was used to derive the price of a temperature derivative is the performing of simulations based on historical data , known as hba ( history burn analysis ) . hba is very easy to calculate since there is no need to fit the distribution of the temperature or to solve stochastic differential equations . however , this method can only price the contract roughly since the assumption is not correct usually . it is apparent that the temperature time series is not stationary but contains seasonality , jumps , and trends [ 1 \u2013 4 ] , so this method is bound to be biased and inaccurate .\nsince temperature exhibits strong and clear seasonality , the mean - reverting o - u process is proposed in most weather derivatives literature . dischel [ 15 ] argued that the classical black - scholes - merton pricing approach cannot be directly applied in weather derivatives pricing . he is the first person who proposed a continuous stochastic model in temperature forecasting . dornier and queruel [ 16 ] use a more general arma model than the ar ( 1 ) model proposed by [ 17 ] , where benth and saltyte - benth fitted norwegian data by modeling the dat variations with a mean - reverting process where the noise process is modeled by a generalized hyperbolic levy process . instead of the fbm used in their previous work , they expanded the work of dornier and queruel . in order to rectify the rejection of the normality hypothesis , zapranis and alexandridis [ 18 ] replaced the simple ar ( 1 ) model by more complex ones . their results from the dat in paris indicate that , as the model gets more complex , the noise part draws away from the normal distribution . swishchuk and cui [ 19 ] applied two daily average temperature models to canadian cities data and derived their derivative pricing applications . g\u00f6nc\u00fc [ 20 ] proposes a seasonal volatility model that estimates daily average temperatures of beijing , shanghai and shenzhen using the mean - reverting ornstein - uhlenbeck process and then derive analytical approximation formulas for the sensitivities of these contracts . their results verify the convergence of the monte carlo and approximation estimators .\nweather contracts on u . s . cities for the winter months are tied to an index of heating degree day ( hdd ) values . these values represent temperatures for days when energy is used for heating . the contracts for u . s . cities in the summer months are geared to an index of cooling degree day ( cdd ) values , which represent temperatures for days on which energy is used for air conditioning . both hdd and cdd values are calculated according to how many degrees a day ' s average temperature varies from a baseline of 65\u00b0 fahrenheit ( the day ' s average temperature is based on the maximum and minimum temperature from midnight to midnight ) ."]}
{"id": 56433, "summary": [{"text": "transvolution is a privately owned logistics and rail transport business in australia .", "topic": 29}, {"text": "transvolution is an accredited rail transport operator in victoria , new south wales and south australia . ", "topic": 29}], "title": "transvolution", "paragraphs": ["longer term , minter says transvolution plans to offer significant flexibility and innovation to freight customers .\nthe accreditation process took over twelve months and involved rigorous scrutiny of transvolution\u2019s safety management system by the regulator .\nplease get in touch to find out more about how transvolution can help your business with its freight needs .\nmelbourne - based transvolution has been granted full accreditation across the three states by the office of the national rail safety regulator .\nlong has science tampered with life , but none so directly and forcefully as the study of transvolution . where other domains seek to create mockeries of life , or alter it surgically , transvolution re - imagines life by unifying two creatures into one image .\nas with the process of hardening steel , the next period for transvolution was a quenching . the accreditation process had taken longer than expected and the market opportunities that inspired early optimism had passed . transvolution needed to do the hard slog of seeking out new opportunities .\nthe industry is not geared for a small player with big ideas . this is at once the challenge and the opportunity for transvolution .\n\u00a9 copyright 2016 - 2018 aucompany . info rights reserved . the information of transvolution leasing pty ltd updated on 2017 - 06 - 25\nalright , here ' s some more proof : a quick asic search finds 11 companies registered under the ' transvolution ' name . . .\ntransvolution has demonstrated the benefits of specialised bulk haulage . whether your bulk goods require domestic transport or are bound for export , we have you covered .\ntransvolution is an independent company combining fresh management with experienced industry professionals , resulting in a team with the knowledge and capacity to challenge traditional approaches to rail freight .\ntransvolution leasing pty ltd was incorporated on 06 feb 2015 as an australian private company located on vic 3016 . it ' s abn ( austrlian business no . ) is : 37165329037 , as so far the company has been running for 3 years 5 months , and 4 days . transvolution leasing pty ltd is active now .\ntrnv 101 : introduction to transvolution : before i begin on this principle , i would like to note that there is no listed target for it like every other principle .\ntransvolution has been two years in the making . minter \u2013 who joined the start - up in june last year \u2013 says simply gaining the national accreditation has taken 12 months .\nan application for the winding up of transvolution services pty ltd was commenced by the plaintiff deputy commissioner of taxation on 02 / 03 / 2016 and will be heard as set out below .\nthis principle works like trnv 101 , but your transvolution is much more flexible . donors do not need to be the same type , so long as they are within the same group out of the following .\ntransvolution rail has announced that it had been granted accreditation by the office of the national rail safety regulator ( onrsr ) , authorising it to carry out railway operations in victoria , south australia and new south wales .\nseems a new operator called transvolution is planning on entering the bg freight market in victoria . said to have a large number of tqxx coded wagons which were recently moved from mcintyre to bendigo yard via tottenham yard .\ntransvolution\u2019s business model focuses , at least in the first instance , on filling in some of the gaps that existing operators have found too difficult to service , including smaller routes on the shrinking broad gauge network in victoria .\ni don ' t have much integration with the other disciplines , which is one of transvolution ' s weaknesses right now . adding metal hybridization should help it work with alchemetry , but still it ' s fairly separate .\ntransvolution\u2019s operations are australia - wide with in - house rail services across south - east australia and a partner network providing national rail coverage as well as national road haulage services , both linehaul and pud ( pick - up and delivery ) .\nduring the accreditation process , the hore family found masked fox had a history which set many in the industry against the new business . they set about revitalising it , bringing in a new management team and rebranding as transvolution in november 2014 following the formal acquisition .\nwhich suggests an acquisition by transvolution . i recall reading a post to that effect on the mf facebook , but that now redirects to tv . . . whether one takes that at face value is another question , but it could explain the volume of corporate changes ?\ntransvolution chief executive roger hore declared the day a milestone in the history of the australian rail industry : \u201cwe are so proud to be the only multi - state rail freight company to enter the market in over a decade , and the first one to be accredited under the new national regulations . \u201d\nhence , universally , based on a single postulate , only the whole - - which itself is intensively in flux , that is , which is the evolution - involution and transvolution of matter , which is always concrete - abstract - - is the whole , earthly , flowing , relative - absolute truth .\nregistered on 2013 - 08 - 15 and given the 165329037 acn , transvolution leasing pty ltd is a limited by shares australian proprietary company . it can be found in the state of victoria , post code 3016 . before moving there company headquarters could be found in victoria post code 3016 ( from 2013 - 08 - 15 to 2014 - 09 - 20 ) . the company registered for goods and services tax on 2013 - 10 - 01 . the data regarding transvolution leasing pty ltd was extracted from the abr on 27 - 02 - 2018 . the australian business register database was last updated on 2015 - 02 - 07 .\ni ' m actually have another discipline on the side which can give creatures templates as one of it ' s applications . i ' d like to avoid giving transvolution the ability to bestow templates because it can already give the traits found in templates , it would subtract from the theme of struggling to control the random changes , and to avoid stepping on the other discipline .\nit seems that someone is watching this thread . . . when i made my previous post , the transvolution ' s facebook info page clearly listed 54 albemarle st williamstown north as its business address . i should ' ve taken a screenshot - it changed in under 5 hours ! also had the founding date listed as august 23rd , 2013 - now it ' s ' founded in 2013 ' .\ntrnv 399 : unhindered transmorphosis : i do not believe that all creatures should be available to the study of transvolution . perhaps gaining an additional creature type by way of a discovery ? everything else is fairly interesting since it allows for a level of greater design towards your end goal , however i feel that the previous principles should have lead up to this ? perhaps selecting certain traits over others to propagate to save a little bit more time . hell , this can be done generational for superb breeding of a perfect specimen for your goal . for example , in the above blueprint i ' ll be working on a horse truly worthy for war for a gramarist .\nin reflecting on the process , aaron hore admitted that the company had benefitted from the onrsr\u2019s review of the system . \u201cwe undertook several revisions in response to the regulator\u2019s feedback . according to the regulator\u2019s review team , we now have an exceptional safety management system , unmatched in the industry . \u201d\nthe answer , according to daryl minter , lies as much with the industry itself as with the external challenges it faces : \u201cwe may concede that there has been a lack of policy vision and under - investment in rail infrastructure over successive decades , but the industry has relinquished the initiative by failing to accommodate the demand for services , surrendering opportunities to road with little resistance . sometimes effort is required to keep the marginal business on rail and thereby build a bigger , sustainable whole . \u201d\nwinter chill brings a little hope for retail : turnover rises 0 . 4 %\nsign up with your business email address to keep up with the latest industry news from t & l . ; newsletter sent every week .\nlevel 2 / 707 collins street ( 7 , 876 . 95 mi ) docklands , victoria 3008\nintermodal is the best way to transport general freight in an environmentally - friendly way , reducing handling costs and saving time whilst providing choice with the modes of transport used .\ncombined with our intermodal expertise , we have the skill and capability to deliver a reliable and flexible containerised or bulk grain haulage service for your domestic and export grain tasks .\naviation and rail travel may appear very different , but they grapple with similar problems : how to build and run a safe transport system .\nparallel tracks : the rail safety story featurejul 11 , 2016 image : \u00a9 duncan grant | civil aviation safety authority aviation and rail travel may appear very different , but they grapple with similar problems : how to build and run a safe transport system . it\u2019s an audacious idea : rows of passengers in l . . .\nindustry bodies have come together to assist the national transport comission ( ntc ) in assessing two fatigue - related issues within the heavy vehicle national law ( hvnl ) .\ndowner teams with cisco for smart roads waste tyres back on blacktop avoid mandated owner driver pay rates : . . .\naxles lead iveco to acco recall alliance launches wider mudguard range torque of the town : volvo\u2019s first electric . . .\nnew dog , new tricks : the day is coming when the mack anthem will be launched in australia . steve brooks filed this report from the big kennel in the usa\nmack anthem preview clash of the continentals : scania vs benz clash of the continentals : mercedes - benz 2653 . . .\nsearch : find exactly what you want using the search function on the left sidebar .\nsave : save your favourite search parameters so that you can quickly revisit them later .\na new rail operator is looking to stir up freight markets in new south wales , south australia and victoria .\nit is now in talks with potential customers about a range of services and scales .\nexecutive manager daryl minter says the company is aiming to increase the overall market for rail freight in the tri - state region .\nask the lay - man on the street , and he will tell you rail is the logical answer to australia\u2019s growing freight task ,\nhe says , listing off economy - wide benefits such as reduced congestion and enhanced road safety .\nthere\u2019s a lot of market for someone who is willing to work flexibly with the client .\nthe company has\nsome\nlocomotives and wagons , but is able to access a wide range of rolling stock as and when it is required .\nfor example , he says using specially - designed wagons could increase the maximum haulage of a grain train from 2 , 500 tonnes to up to 8 , 000 tonnes .\nthat doesn\u2019t mean there isn\u2019t a role for governments to help encourage more freight onto rail .\nno one\u2019s denying there hasn\u2019t been underinvestment in rail and a lack of policy vision ,\nminter says .\nthe company is to make a submission to the victorian parliamentary inquiry into the planned lease of the port of melbourne .\nwe\u2019ll be advocating the need for an independent rail terminal there ,\nminter says .\nother staff include ceo roger hore , financial officer aaron hore , and executive manager of operations rick hills , formerly of el zorro transport .\nyou can also follow our updates by joining our linkedin group or liking us on facebook .\nthe item you are attemping to add to compare is a different subtype to the items ( s ) in your list .\nand taken delivery of them via the port of melbourne . that was last year .\nas a host of el zorro - connected companies that were formed following its winding - up .\ni ' d wager there ' s a high probability that this ' new operator ' is connected to el zorro . that ' s as far as i ' m willing to speculate .\ngood detective work ld . a quick search of google lists the the company having an office in docklands . strange .\nthe 700 ' s seem a little weird but then again you get what you get and you don ' t get upset .\n706 isn ' t operational , it ' s burned out . last i heard it was being scrapped for gwa by maverick metals along with 186 wagons , 8 carriages and 8 locomotives . dry creek is practically rid of all bg and stored sg rollingstock now .\nnow , that ' s a quick change . take that as you will . still , that ' s spurred me on a little . . .\noh look - it ' s masked fox ! and he ' s based in willy north ! i ' d bet that actual address is 54a albemarle st .\nthese ones are what the archaeologists would call ' transition fossils ' - based in the docklands , but under the mask . . . they ' re really masked fox !\nso we have a company that is quite clearly a rebadged masked fox starting up - and masked fox is most definitely connected to el zorro . interesting !\nthat is a shame and says a lot about gwa ' s commitment to adelaide and south australia . 186 wagons .\nif this is ray evans again then i do hope he can get he right people around him this time . he in my view is a very knowledgeable railway man . get some strong business leadership in there with him and it will work .\nso are they purchasing or hiring these locomotives ? i would hope the former . i also get the impression ssr would service them .\ni hear that 831 and 843 locos might also be in the mix . in any case it gets the rumor mill working overtime .\nthe big question is what traffic are they intending to run ? are they going after the tocumwal traffic which is more than pn can handle or wants to handle or refuses to handle ? there are other threads here which suggest there is a lot more traffic out of tocumwal .\nif you recall el zorro were running to tocumwal on opposite timetables to pn .\nthe cutting up of wagons by gwa does not show a lack of commitment to sa , it is just the a fact of life . all rail companies at one point or another get rid of old outdated and obsolete locos and rolling stock .\nthe wagons cut up scrapped were stone hoppers for which they now is no customer , very old open wagons for which there is no requirements for open wagons anywhere in australia any more a few old passenger / crew car wagons which gwa have had more recently converted and a number of wagons with structural defects .\nthe locos being cut up are clapped out gm ' s built in the 50 ' s and 60 ' s which have been out of use for a number of years . they and their surviving sister units are now able to be replaced by new fuel efficient high horse power locos ( gwa ' s ) being released from iron ore workings in the states north .\nwhy keep old scrap metal sitting around taking up track space in yards when it has had no requirements for years and no requirements into the foreseeable future .\nin my professional opinion the issues faced by el zorro were not ray ' s understanding of railway networks or how to deliver rail freight they were more about how the business was governed . i am not going to elaborate past that suffice to say i did meet with ray several times and had a good understanding of the issues . especially the need to understand complex cost structures and how these costs impact customer contracts .\nas i have said above . ray needs some good\nsupportive\nmanagement around him being the consummate entrepreneur .\nso el zorro was mismanaged , had debts and failed . creditors lost money . employees lost their jobs . smeg happens ! it\u2019s happened before ( at the hands of others ) and it will happen again . demonise ray evans all you like , but realise the hypocrisy , especially when the totality of\nthe business failed because it was run poorly , it was put down as insolvent . since el zorro the labour hire business run by the same people has been well , ceased .\nmeanwhile on a sunny beach somewhere in spain . . . . . . . . . .\ndid anyone get all the money or was it all just lost through incompetence . . . . ?\nsydney ' s waratah trains project ( a ppp , i . e . public - private partnership ) collapsed at the hands of downer rail and hitachi with the government picking a $ 2 . 4b tab .\nwhat happened was the banks putting up the money for the ppp decided that the loans they agreed before the gfc were no longer viable in the changed financial situation . the government paid the money up front rather than paying the same or more to the ppp to use the trains over the life of the contract .\nthis info was in the july edition of the catch point magazine ( sa mag ) which turned up this week .\nwhich leaves 843 , 844 stored at dry creek and the only two loco ' s left on broad gauge in sa .\nmaybe they need them to 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for service at least 3 days before the fixed date for the hearing .\nthis notice does not mean that the company was wound up . to check whether the company was wound up following publication of this notice , search the asic database using the asic connect function on asic ' s website urltoken\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nif this is your first visit , be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above . you will have to register before you can post : click the register link above to proceed . to start viewing messages , select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below .\nto determine whether the hybrid creature lives through the process , make a control shape check against 10 + the mutability dc + the difference between the donor creature\u0092s size numbers ( fine1 , diminutive2 , tiny3 , small4 , medium5 , large6 , huge7 , garganuan8 , colossal9 ) . success indicates survival , failure indicates death .\nto determine each trait , make an unmodified roll against the mutability dc . if the die rolls higher than the dc , the hybrid\u0092s trait is averaged between the two donor creatures . if the die rolls lower , the hybrid\u0092s trait is a random number between the donor\u0092s scores . modify each donor creature to medium size , and make size adjustments after all traits are decided .\ngo through this process for size , hd , speed ( in 5ft intevervals ) , natural armor , bab , each ability separately , good / evil alignment ( good1 / usuallygood2 / neutral3 / usuallyevil4 / evil5 ) , and law / chaos ( lawful1 / usuallylawfull2 / neutral3 / usuallychaotic4 / chaotic5 ) alignment .\nmake an unmodified roll against the mutability dc for each row of the table . when deciding which feature is kept from a pair , if the roll is above the mutability dc , choose the feature that is marked as simpler . conversely , choose the more complicated feature if the roll is below the mutability dc .\nwhen rolling for a lone feature , if the roll is above the mutability dc the feature is removed . if the roll is below the mutability dc , the feature remains with the hybrid .\ntwo creatures , or two bodies of solid material of no more than 8 cubic ft . and weighing no more than 5 , 000 lb\nhybrids do not use types like normal creatures , instead type determined traits such as hit die are generated randomly . of the donor ' s types , one is randomly determined to be the hybrids type , and the second is it ' s augmented subtype .\nin addition , after this principle is learned , you can choose one creature type per 4 ranks in control shape . these types can always be hybridized , regardless of the other donor ' s type .\nafter this principle is learned , you get a + 4 to hybrid ' s survival checks .\nthis principle works like trnv 101 , or like trnv 143 if you have learned it , but you can raise the survival dc by any positive number before rolling for survival . the hybrid gains a number of shift points equal to the amount the survival dc is raised . if the hybrid survives , at the end of the hybrid\u0092s generation you can expend one shift point to subtract one point from one ability to add one point to another ability .\nin addition , after this principle is learned , all trnv priciples can target two bodies of uniform material to hybridize them , much the same way you would a creature with these exceptions .\nif the hybrid material would fail their survival check , the materials appear burned , twisted , and crumbly . this new material , often called ash , has no hardness , 1 hit point per inch of thickness , no melting point , floats on any liquid , and emits a thin but unpleasant smell .\nwhen rolling for the hybrids stats , make a row for the materials hardness , hit points per inch of thickness , weight ( if known ) , buoyancy , flammability , and any special traits . the hybrid is always 8 cubic ft , so material is always lost in this fusion .\nthis principle works like trnv 231 , but before features are generated you can expend three shift points to choose which feature is inherited , or whether a feature is inherited or not , for a single row .\nin addition , after this principle is learned , all trnv priciples can target two objects or weapons to hybridize them , much the same way you would a creature with these exceptions .\nif the hybrid object or weapon would fail their survival check , the materials appear burned , twisted , and crumbly . this new material , often called ash , has no hardness , 1 hit point per inch of thickness , no melting point , floats on any liquid , and emits a thin but unpleasant smell .\nwhen rolling for the hybrids stats , make a row for the materials hardness , hit points per inch of thickness , weight ( if known ) , buoyancy , flammability , and any special traits . objects usually mix features , such as a hat and a lantern becoming a functional hat made of lantern , or a non - functional latern , made of hat . when generating weapon hybrids , roll for its type ( simple , martial exotic ) , size , minimum damage , maximum damage , range increment , critical multiplier , weight , and damage type , as well as any special features . the weapon can have any number of damage dice , of any size , so long as the weapon stays equal to or below its maximum and minimum damage .\nthis principle works like the highest level of trnv 101 , trnv 231 , or trnv 280 that you have learned , but if the hybrid survives , at the end of the hybrid\u0092s generation you can expend two shift points to add one point to any ability . this principle cannot be used if it was used to create either of the donors . in addition , after this principle is learned , all trnv principles can be used on shapechangers .\nin addition , after this principle is learned , when creating a hybrid with any principle , you can choose to make multiple hybrids instead of one . each hybrid is generated separately ( making the spreadsheet i made even more useful ) . each hybrid ' s survival dc is multiplied by the number of hybrids being made from that preparation .\nthis principle works like the highest level of trnv 101 , trnv 231 , trnv 280 , or trnv 349 that you have learned , but has several dramatic differences . with trnv 399 you can sculpt a creature in whatever image you choose . this acts as if a single donor creature is being fused with any creature ( at dm\u0092s discretion ) without its presence being required . during this procedure you can choose which traits will be affected , and which will remain stable from the present donor to the hybrid . any mechanical changes between the host and the hybrid can be refluffed however you like , and non - mechanical changes can be added freely . the survival dc when using this principle is raised by two times the non - present creature ' s hd .\ntheory of divine enervation : when creating a hybrid , you may supply it with faith , as you would a platinum transformer . if the hybrid receives the equivalent of 20 x the creature ' s hd ebbs in faith , you may choose to give it the all the traits of an abomination . theory of compatible forms : by deactivating parts of a donor ' s form , you can keep them stable and intact in the hybrid . any hybrid you make after this theory is learned can change one of its features or traits to the feature or trait that would have been granted by the opposite donor as a full round action , or when triggered by a heuretical circuit , if the hybrid is a creature . if they hybrid is a material or object , a trait can be changed by making a full round action and touching the object , or a circuit connected to the object , and making a control shape check higher than the initial check .\ni don ' t get your complex / simple thing , eg how you judge giraffe eyes to be more complex . i also don ' t get why the giraffe ' s herbivore nature is a feature but the cat ' s carnivorous diet isn ' t . also , why is bab rolled for separately when it ' s determined purely by hd and type ? also , for 143 , when you use two different types , what type is the hybrid ? initially , i didn ' t see the point of raising your handle animal ( since you set the dc ) , but reading the shift point stuff i can see why you ' d want it now , so that ' s not really a complaint anymore .\nthought 1 : that ' s really awesome . thought 2 : it doesn ' t quite feel distinct from biollurgy . seeing as biollurgy ( partially ) involves creating new life , and this is about altering life . don ' t get me wrong here it ' s still cool , and i definitely like the idea of being able to screw around with existing animals . and the oddities in your spreadsheet have been mentioned .\nwas this based on encyclopedia arcane : magical crossbreeding ? because this is extremely similar to the idea . if not , i can give you some ideas from the book to refine this concept and make it more streamlined .\nyou didn ' t poke fate with a stick . you set fate on fire , then whacked it with a 2x4 several times .\ngood thing they did body attribute instead of physical attribute , otherwise the stats would look like : p . hysical m . ind s . pirit xd\n, for pta & ptu community building . if you ' re interested , take a look .\ni read the book a while ago , and it was probably the inspiration , but i had forgotten about it . what would your advice be ? i ' m a little scared to ask , as i ' d risk making it even more extremely similar .\nthe idea of it being similar , because it ' s a 3 . 0 book that needs updating , this just makes it so much better / easier to accomplish .\nfirst , i ' d actually use the type chart in the book , with the same modifiers to the mutability dc ( possibly rebalanced slightly ) . use that to determine bab , saves , hd size and the like . it makes it more streamlined .\nmake it so later principles let you alter the type to one of the types of its donor or even another type . like one that lets you perform pseudo - necromancy by turning the hybrid into an undead or applying a template . on that note , give an option to apply certain templates , like winged , reptilian , skeleton , the half templates , etc .\ni ' d also change the associated skill to craft ( alchemy ) , control shape ( that skill for inflicted lycanthropes ) , or even use rope ( like you take strands of essence and tie them into special knots to get the hybrid just right with each principle being new knots you can use ) or appraise ( determining the\nvalue\nof each trait and trying to adjust the value appropriately ) .\nand lastly , give it some synergy by allowing it to fuse materials as well as creatures , so you could say , have a suit of mithril / adamantine armor that is both as light as mithril and as strong as adamantine , or a multi - material input / output .\nthis allows you to tie this discipline together with other disciplines better , streamline the process for animal fusions , and make it more balanced . if you still have the book , i ' d say read through it again to see what you can adapt to apply to this discipline to make it better and more streamlined .\none thing to add to edogrimshell ' s post . if it can fuse materials it should also be able to fuse materials with animals at some point . hello adamantine skeleton .\nbefore i make any criticism positive or negative , i ' ve got to test the principles myself on a selective blueprint by itself . before i do this , i need to know what disciplines this is supposed to work in conjunction with ? obviously it would be biollurgy and , by association , everything else that works with biollurgy , but i ' m curious if their is anything else you have in mind .\n40 ft . ( 8 squares ) , fly 60 ft . ( good )\nclaw + 13 melee ( 2d8 + 3 ) ; hoof + 13 melee ( 2d6 + 3 plus 1d4 fire ) ; bite + 13 melee ( 2d6 + 1 ) ; vorpal longsword + 13 melee ( 3d6 + 1 ; 19 - 20 / \u00d72 ) ; tail + 13 melee ( 5d6 + 3 ) .\nart of war , blinding beauty , change size , flaming hooves , glance , heat , principles of gramarie , smoke , stunning , spells , summon devil .\nastral projection , change shape , darkvision 60 ft . , etherealness , gramarie grafts , grist for the mill , rank ( artilleryman ) , living gramarie , low - light vision , martial law , sphere of influence , unearthly grace ,\n: these abilities function just like the spells of the same names ( caster level 20th ) ; a magitek - bred horse can use either at will .\n: this ability affects all humanoids within 30 feet of a magitek - bred horse . those who look directly at a nymph must succeed on a dc 21 fortitude save or be blinded permanently as though by the blindness spell . a magitek - bred horse can suppress or resume this ability as a free action .\n: a magitek - bred horse can assume the form of any small , medium , or large humanoid or giant .\n: twice per day , a magitek - bred horse can magically change a creature\u0092s size . this works just like an enlarge person or reduce person spell ( the magitek - bred horse chooses when using the ability ) , except that the ability can work on the magitek - bred horse . a dc 21 fortitude save negates the effect . the save dc is charisma - based . this is the equivalent of a 2nd - level spell .\n: a blow from a magitek - bred horse\u0092s hooves sets combustible materials alight .\n: a magitek - bred horse , is created strictly for the purpose of fighting and serving as a gramarist steed . this is the most basic form for such a creature and as such , they have rather primative grafts attached to them , as listed below .\norchalcum bones : the magitek - bred horse is able to store up to 2 , 000 ebbs to power it ' s various engines . transferring ebbs is treated as a single logical decision that the magitek - bred horse can make as a standard action .\ncarmot blood : the magitek - bred horse is treated as having fast healing 1 . this also renders them immune to electric effects and providing them with 1 ebb per 6 damage they would normally suffer ( max 178 ebbs ) .\nmoonstone limbs : the magitek - bred horse can grab anything that is ethereal . they can also allocate a number of ebbs towards this to heal themselves , healing themselves 1d6 damage for every ebb provided ( max 178 ebbs ) .\nquicksilver heart : the magitek - bred horse can take 2 rounds worth of actions in a single round . this also renders them immune to cold effects and providing them with 1 ebb per 6 cold damage they would normally suffer .\nadamantine lined limbs : all spells casted against the magitek - bred horse grant the magitek - bred horse spell level ^ 2 in ebbs ( max 178 ebbs ) . the magitek - bred horse is immune to all spells casted at them .\nnatural wood transformer : the magitek - bred horse can absorb ebbs into themselves if they so desire .\ngolden circulatory system : this system provides the magitek - bred horse with 36 ebbs to use per round . unused ebbs are placed into the orchalcum for storage .\ntwo - part engine : this engine allows the magitek - bred horse to fly at 60ft requiring 4 ebbs per round to sustain .\n: the magitek - bred horse can prepare the following principles as a warmaker : alch 101 , arcd 101 , eldk 101 , yggd 101 .\n: a magitek - bred horse takes normal damage from good - aligned silvered weapons , and from spells or effects with the good descriptor .\n: during the excitement of battle , a magitek - bred horse snorts and neighs with rage . this snorting fills a 15 - foot cone with a hot , sulfurous smoke that chokes and blinds opponents . anyone in the cone must succeed on a dc 19 fortitude save or take a - 2 penalty on all attack and damage rolls until 1d6 minutes after leaving the cone . the cone lasts 1 round , and the magitek - bred horse uses it once as a free action during its turn each round . the save dc is constitution - based .\nbecause of the smoke it gives off , a magitek - bred horse has concealment against creatures 5 feet away and total concealment against creatures 10 feet or farther away . the smoke does not obscure the magitek - bred horse\u0092s vision at all .\na magitek - bred horse casts and prepare divine spells as a 7th - level druid .\n( 6 / 7 / 5 / 4 / 3 ; dc 19 + spell level ) .\nas a standard action , a magitek - bred horse can stun a creature within 30 feet with a look . the target creature must succeed on a dc 21 fortitude save or be stunned for 2d4 rounds . the save dc is charisma - based .\n: twice per day a magitek - bred horse can automatically summon 2 lemures , bone devils , or bearded devils , or 1 erinyes , horned devil , or ice devil . this ability is the equivalent of an 8th - level spell .\n: a magitek - bred horse adds her charisma modifier as a bonus on all her saving throws , and as a deflection bonus to her armor class .\nthereafter you must implement a psychomantic transmitter into the creatures brain to allow it to gain selective bonuses , applying the circuit cause and the placebo effect . it is recommended that you then connect the rider and the mount to a\nto allow them to constantly remain in telepathic contact . thereafter you connect every other creature to the same network and apply an obedience effect when necessary . you may use bonuses wherever necessary as well .\nyou will then place the creature into t - 45d power armor , making them effectively walking around with immunity : yes . i must admit that there is a sense of hilarity in that the mount can potentially be more durable than the rider .\nthere are some alterations to the power armor . more specifically , a contingency that triggers a pink filter outward by 30ft that prevents teleportation and a contingent black filter that triggers whenever the wearer would be subject to anything that would attempt to take information from the wearer without their consent .\nhere i will be listing faults and recommendations towards making your discipline work a bit more fluidly . these are just my opinions so take them as you will .\nbefore i begin on this principle , i would like to note that there is no listed target for it like every other principle .\nbiolurigical implants ? : i believe you are referring to xenoalchemic implants and grafts . there are no such things as biollurgical implants . i ' d make it specifically reference xenoalchemy . in addition to this , give it limiting factors towards how many grafts and implants that can be attached to a living creature . perhaps using the requisite grades of the grafts equal to the graft level * 5 to construct a dc for applying it ?\nhow do we know if it is dead ? : you do not need to put a number value towards fine and colossal . the difference is completely self - evident . in addition to this , i would make the base dc equal 10 + any additional modifiers .\nrandom traits ? : why are these traits even randomized ? why not just make it based on the alignment table ? always being a + 2 towards that direction , usually being a + 1 towards that direction and so on and so forth .\nphysical appearances are important why ? : it feels to me that you were trying to touch hybridization too hard here to the point where you are placing mechanics on things that are not important in the slightest . features such as blindsight 60ft and spell - like abilities are important because they have actual effects on the world . a creature ' s fur color ? not so much . thereafter , lining up a creatures special traits on a table and rolling a d100 ( 50 % chance ) to determine which traits remain and which ones go in the final creature is perfectly rational .\ntrnv 143 : odious unifications : this actually opens up a lot of ideas for this in the idea of additional discoveries . no comment .\ntrnv 231 : equivalent allocation : this is interesting , but i don ' t understand why you would create something called\nshift points\nfor this . quite honestly , you could just make it say that you can move a number of ability scores points from one to another equal to 1 / 10th of the handle animal check used for it . on the topic of using handle animal , i concede that your association with it for this discipline means that i will change psychomantics skill to use psionic device . i do this for the reasons that i believe that there should never be a discipline sharing a skill with another discipline , however in the future i do believe that there will be sub - disciplines ( principles within principles ) .\ntrnv 280 : precise vicissitude : same as before , however decrease the ability score variation to 1 / 5th . i must ask that you add something else to make this principle more appealing since it effectively feels that magisterial principles for this discipline are effectively the same principle twice . perhaps at this level you become capable of applying this effect to the undead and graft construct traits to a living creature ( making a living construct of sorts ? ) .\ntrnv 349 : unbalanced appropriation : finally getting undead ? at 14th level this is far too late for it to be of any legitimate use to any gramarist . like i said , this would be better suited for a magisterial principle .\nedit : i made a combination of an aboleth and a marut to see what would happen with the types . i got a marble aboleth that acted mostly like a construct , but had a soul ( vulnerable to necromancy and can be raised from the dead ) , then a fleshy humanoid thing that has to be repaired for health , and then one that rolled construct all the way , but took the aboleth ' s psionic abilities and mucus .\ngood idea , handle animal was kind of egh . i ' m currently torn between craft ( alchemy ) and control shape .\nthat sounds good and probably not hard to implement . flammable metal . wood that melts . paper with extreme hardness . yes . if anyone else has an idea for something that could be hybridized , i want it .\ni did say a principle that allows you to alter the type . you could have it determined randomly with the other type as an augmented subtype . other principles add the ability to alter the types further as secondary benefits at cost , give it an option . the struggle you have on this makes it unattractive as a discipline at the moment , removing that , while taking away some of the fluff , makes it more attractive as a discipline , bringing it on par with biollurgy for its usefulness rather than being a weaker facsimile .\nmaybe make it go randomly between three types , the chance to get one of the others as an augmented subtype so you still have some of that randomness , but it ' s not as difficult to implement .\nalthough i suppose one would require only one more step to give a creature an adamantine skeleton .\nis your issue with the way i ' m determining type , or that i ' m determining the traits that would be taken from the type separately ? i ' m confused why my system of breaking types down\nmakes it unattractive as a discipline\nand\na weaker facsimile\n.\nthe downside as i see it , is hybridization takes longer , since there are more rolls . it shouldn ' t effect power at all though , nor does it make any major changes to the discipline . it ' s possible i ' ve missed your point .\nthe augmented subtype hadn ' t even occurred to me , but fits perfectly . thanks for the idea .\ni haven ' t put a lot of thought into this yet , but i ' ve been handling important parts of personality as features . its fairly free form so far , since there aren ' t rules for it . i might put each person ' s memories down , with an average as both their memories , then do the same with personality , with the average being some blend , or the fighting for control you mention . if they have some important quirk or racial personality trait , like a beholder ' s xenophobia , that would be listed separately rather than in a pair . in later principles , when you can guarantee features , you can hybridize yourself with something else and ensure your memory and personality gets through unscathed .\nfor the below , please mention if you think i missed your point . these all very valuable suggestions .\nbiolurgical implants sounded like a thing that might exist , since people have made everything . i have it removed and have a section added to specify that the grafts still counted towards max grafts . does that fix the problem ? i ' m not sure what the dc is for , the principle doesn ' t actually apply grafts , just genetically internalize them .\nyou do not need to put a number value towards fine and colossal . the difference is completely self - evident .\nthe number is there so there can be a mathematical change to the dc . a skilled transvolutionist should be able to combine mice and purple worms .\nin addition to this , i would make the base dc equal 10 + any additional modifiers .\ni changed it . i originally left out the 10 so the transvolutionist could make very safe transformations with a mutability dc of 0 , to ensure the hybrids survival . 10 + works better though .\nrandom traits ? : why are these traits even randomized ? why not just make it based on the alignment table ? always being a + 2 towards that direction , usually being a + 1 towards that direction and so on and so forth .\ni ' m not sure what you mean here . could you reexplain this please ?\nthis is very true , i ' ll make it clear that it ' s optional . in my experimentation when creating the system , the appearance was always the most interesting part , so it felt important while writing it . mechanics are of course the core of the game , but blending a rat a human to make a pathetic hairless thing with the body of a man , but useless rat limbs , a human head but the face of a rat , only able to squeak , but with all the intelligence of a child , that ' s cool too .\ntrnv 231 : equivalent allocation : this is interesting , but i don ' t understand why you would create something called\nshift points\nfor this . quite honestly , you could just make it say that you can move a number of ability scores points from one to another equal to 1 / 10th of the handle animal check used for it .\ni should probably concede that you know what ' s best , but your system would act as a free buff , while the current version is an interesting give and take . you can give up some mutability for some extra control , or you can improve your creatures , but at cost of losing move hybrids .\non the topic of using handle animal , i concede that your association with it for this discipline means that i will change psychomantics skill to use psionic device . i do this for the reasons that i believe that there should never be a discipline sharing a skill with another discipline , however in the future i do believe that there will be sub - disciplines ( principles within principles ) .\ndon ' t change it on my account , i just changed the skill to control shape , as was recommended .\noddly , i saw 349 and 231 as too similar , but 280 is very important . the ability to guarantee a feature is some much needed control for the transvolutionist , and makes hybridizing yourself viable for the first time ."]}
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( july 9 , 2018 ) . urltoken\ngreg hayes , united technologies ceo , talks about whether the company will split off its other businesses after the acquisition of rockwell collins .\namong united technologies ' other environmental programs and initiatives are generous grants and partnerships with organizations dedicated to making the world a greener place . utc\ns reorganization of utc also included the dissolution of the industrial products division , thus making united technologies automotive an independent business unit within utc .\nbrief - united technologies plans to hire 35 , 000 people and make $ 15 bln investment in u . s . over next five years\ndouble the donation helps nonprofits increase revenue by providing technology and resources to take advantage of matching gift programs at companies like united technologies corporation .\nmore than 25 percent of the combined united technologies workforce in the west palm beach area consists of active duty reservists or veterans , and united technologies employs more than 9 , 000 u . s . veterans and current members of the national guard and army reserve across its business units .\nunited technologies building hartford , connecticut 06101 u . s . a . ( 203 ) 728 - 7000 fax : ( 203 ) 728 - 7944\nunited technologies automotive inc . .\ninternational directory of company histories . . encyclopedia . com . ( july 9 , 2018 ) . urltoken\nnortek owns core brands and 2gig , two major brands in the security and custom integration markets . united technologies owns interlogix , a 2gig competitor .\nharry j . gray , who rose from boyhood poverty to lead the transformation of united aircraft into united technologies , one of the world\u2019s broadest and most powerful conglomerates , died wednesday in hartford . he was 89 .\nin 1979 , as part of an attempt to reorganize the growing number of companies entering the united technologies stable , the electrical and electronics operations of the essex group and the operations of ambac industries were merged to form united technologies automotive , which became a unit of the united technologies industrial products division . the newly formed unit established its headquarters in dearborn , michigan , strategically placed in the heart of the automotive industry . the principal products of uta remained essex\nhitachi high - tech science systems corp . absorbed by hitachi high - technologies corporation\nhitachi high - technologies mexico s . a . de c . v . established\n\u00a9 hitachi high - technologies corporation . 2001 , 2018 . all rights reserved .\nby the mid - 1980s , some united technologies executives were beginning to chafe under mr . gray\u2019s domineering style and disinclination to involve himself in everyday operations .\nunited technologies corp . , based in hartford , conn . , is a diversified company providing high technology products and services to the building and aerospace industries .\nunited technologies is a us multinational conglomerate , based in hartford , connecticut . the company researches , develops , and manufactures high - technology products in numerous fields .\nunited technologies corporation has some of the brightest minds in tech working on the latest and greatest helicopters , aircraft engines , fuel cells , elevators and building systems , among its many other ventures . so perhaps it ' s no surprise that when it comes to united technologies and the environment , innovation seems to come easy .\n* we are not affiliated with united technologies corporation . instead , we maintain a database of matching gift companies and provide services to help nonprofits maximize their fundraising .\npostmaster william folger brown acknowledged that united was the largest airline network and the most stable equipment supplier in the country . thus united was assured of winning the\nnew york branch office opened ( now hitachi high - technologies america , inc . )\nhong kong representative office opened ( now hitachi high - technologies hong kong ltd . )\nunited technologies is proud to sponsor the patriots outpost at the honda classic for the third consecutive year . it is our way to honor our military personnel , past and present , for their service to our country ,\nsaid elizabeth amato , senior vice president , human resources and organization , united technologies .\nwe extend our heartfelt thanks to the men and women who have and are currently serving our country by inviting them , their spouses and children to the united technologies patriots outpost .\nwhatever its effect on the earth , the history of violations by united technologies and hamilton sundstrand was a major factor in this month ' s record - setting punishment .\nsuppliers , they had no choice but to disregard pratt & whitney . even united\nunited technologies , a holding company of hamilton sundstrand corporation , did not cite any specific reasons for replacing chenevert , who has served as the company\u2019s ceo since april 9 , 2008 . prior to this he was the president of pratt & whitney company , a subsidiary of united technologies corp . , from april 1999 to march 8 , 2006 .\npratt & whitney canada , inc . ( canada ) ; united technologies automotive holdings , inc . ; carrier corp . ; ut credit corp . ; inmont corp . ; essex group , inc . ; otis elevator co . ; otis europe s . a . ( france ) ; norden systems , inc . ; united technologies building systems co .\nutc ' s restructuring here are the major points of a cost - cutting plan announced by united technologies corp . , maker of pratt & whitney jet engines and sikorsky helicopters :\npopulation growth of cities around the world has long been key to how united technologies corp . sells jet engines , elevators and heating and cooling systems in homes and commercial buildings .\nthe growth of cities leads to rising demand for elevators , heating and cooling systems and jet travel between cities , fueling revenue and profit growth for united technologies and its competitors .\nt due to retire for several years , gray accepted the offer from united aircraft .\nthe 1930s was a kind decade to united aircraft , thanks to military procurement buildups around the world as governments were busy preparing for the possibility of a second world war . united aircraft sold to both the united states army and the united states navy ( the navy\u2019s requirements for carrier - based aircraft were in tune with the specialties of united\u2019s subsidiaries pratt & whitney , vought , and sikorsky ) . in 1939 , united aircraft became a component of the dow jones industrial average , and has remained there ever since .\nunited tech to invest $ 15 billion in u . s . over next five years\ns reliance on defense contracts . flourishing essex international became his first acquisition . under united aircraft , soon to be renamed united technologies , essex operated as the essex group but continued to produce essentially the same range of products as it had before the change in ownership .\nin his vision , mr . gray was a generalist . but he was single - minded and unrelenting when pursuing companies that he thought had strengths that complemented those of united technologies .\nunited technologies to cut 13 , 900 jobs in restructuring : economics : the aerospace and manufacturing giant will close more than 100 factories , including one facility in the city of industry .\njacobs , karen , ' united technologies ' job cuts spark labor - board inquiry , action by judge , ' wall street journal , february 23 , 2000 , p . a6 .\nsullivan , allanna , ' united technologies , looking to sell auto - parts business , talks to buyers , ' wall street journal , february 17 , 1999 , p . a6 .\n- - - - - - , ' united technologies profit exceeds estimates , as revamping is launched , ' the wall street journal , july 21 , 1999 , p . b9 .\nread more about robin diamonte in \u0093 united technologies cio is changing the retirement game . \u0094 get more on pensions and hedge funds . follow frances denmark on twitter at @ francesdenmark .\nunited technologies pac spending on 2016 races to date \u2014 $ 545 , 625 ( there are dozens of politicians ; i haven\u2019t checked but i bet they\u2019re all incumbents . . . )\nunited technologies corp . , based in hartford , connecticut , provides high technology products and services to the building and aerospace industries . to learn more about utc , visit its website at\nthe united technologies corporation , connecticut ' s largest private employer , agreed today to pay $ 5 . 3 million in penalties for violating environmental laws at seven plants in the state .\ntwo years ago , united technologies announced an environmental initiative that included hiring leslie carothers , a former state commissioner of environmental protection , as vice president for environment , health and safety .\nstepping back from the specifics of clean air regulations for a moment , let\u2019s examine the ways in which already - in - use technologies can be modified by regulations . it may be helpful to compare and contrast in - use technologies or mature technologies with new or emerging technologies . the contrast between the two isn\u2019t as strong as the vocabulary might suggest . emerging technologies are simultaneously full of promise and danger , while mature technologies seem to be more predictable . the promises of a mature technology are manifest and the dangers seemingly under control . the term \u201cemerging technology\u201d is only used as an indicator that these technologies have the potential to go either way\u2014toward a utopian or dystopian future .\nthe san paulo liaison office ( now hitachi high - technologies do brasil ltda . ) is established\nsingapore branch office opened ( now hitachi high - technologies ( singapore ) pte . ltd . )\nnissei sangyo canada , inc . established ( now hitachi high - technologies canada , inc . )\nnissei sangyo thailand ltd . established ( now hitachi high - technologies ( thailand ) ltd . )\nhitachi high - tech electronics engineering co . , ltd . absorbed by hitachi high - technologies corporation\nin that initial ten - year period , united technologies cut air emissions , recycled waste and on - recycled waste by 69 percent , 52 percent and 66 percent , respectively . energy use went down 56 percent and water use was slashed by 72 percent . and amidst all this progress , united technologies managed to prove that sustainability is indeed profitable : its revenues doubled .\nthe former president of pratt & whitney , david p . hess , has been pulled from retirement to take over aerospace business development at united technologies corp . , the company said tuesday .\nunited technologies corporation is engaged in providing high technology products and services to the building systems and aerospace industries around the world . the company operates through four segments : otis ; utc climate , c\nwholly owned subsidiary of united technologies corp . incorporated : 1930 employees : 37 , 000 sales : $ 2 , 683 million sics : 3714 motor vehicle parts & accessories ; 3694 engine electrical equipment\nunited technologies to cut 13 , 900 jobs in restructuring : economics : the aerospace and manufacturing giant will close more than 100 factories , including one facility in the city of industry . - latimes\nunited technologies corp . agreed monday to a record $ 5 . 3 million fine and extensive compliance audits to settle alleged environmental violations at 26 new england aviation plants , the government announced monday .\nunited technologies has turned to leed certification ( pdf ) for ensuring the sustainability of its own facilities , and seven of its buildings have earned certification including the pratt & whitney g building in east hartford , connecticut . in 2009 , two united technologies buildings \u2013 the ut electronic controls facility in huntington and carrier charlotte chiller operation plant \u2013 became two of just 11 leed - certified manufacturing facilities .\nbecame boeing airplane company , those east of it became united aircraft corporation , and all transportation services were unified as united airlines . united aircraft corporation retained , among other companies , pratt & whitney , sikorsky , hamilton standard ( later hamilton sundstrand ) , and chance vought . the first three companies remained core units of united aircraft and then utc until the early 21st century .\nt stop . in 1981 united technologies , or utc , purchased mostek , a maker of semiconductors , for $ 345 million . two years later the company acquired the carrier corporation , a manufacturer of\nvelocci , anthony l . , jr . , ' united technologies restructures in bid to boost profitability , competitiveness , ' aviation week & space technology , january 27 , 1992 , p . 35 .\nunited technologies corp . , headquartered in hartford , conn . , is a diversified company that provides a broad range of high technology products and support services to the building systems and aerospace industries worldwide .\ns united aircraft experienced a conflict of interest between its airframe and engine manufacturing subsidiaries . vought aircraft\nunited technologies corporation , the maker of sikorsky helicopters , has come to the rescue of clipper windpower and secured the future of the huge britannia offshore turbine being developed in the north - east of england .\nunited technologies , looking for a way to engage with the public and environmental and other advocates , approached national geographic about the project , mandyck said . he cited its expertise in global reporting and photography .\nrobert e . spekman , \u201c united technologies corporation : supplier development initiative , \u201d darden school of business , july 19 , 2001 : more detail on the supplier initiative , capstone to the ace program .\nduring 2014 the separation process continues and on november 1 keysight technologies becomes a fully separate electronic measurement company .\n\u2026the united aircraft corporation ( now united technologies corporation ) and was first produced by a unit of the sikorsky aircraft division . these american - built turbo trains operated in the 1970s between boston and new york city and also provided rail service between montreal and toronto during this period but were then abandoned . \u2026\nunited technologies , one of the nation ' s biggest defense contractors , and two subsidiaries have admitted selling restricted military software that china used to build its first helicopter gunship , the department of justice announced today .\nconnecticut - based united technologies , hamilton sundstrand corp . and pratt & whitney canada covered up the illegal sales by delaying their disclosures and lying to the government , the justice department said in its news release .\nthis is a new era for united technologies . harry gray was brought here to grow the company . but now the company is built , the blocks are in place and growth will be a secondary objective .\nin 1979 , when i was chairman of united technologies , some of us at that corporation decided we needed to let the business world know more about utc through advertising . we had a choice to make :\nharry gray had been appointed president of the united aircraft corporation in 1971 . united aircraft was at that time one of the largest companies in the country and had a long history of manufacturing airplanes and helicopters for the american military . gray was determined to diversify united aircraft in order to diminish the company\nthese are really important trends that united technologies thinks about and how we develop our technologies to meet those trends and to do it in a more sustainable way for the environment ,\nsaid john mandyck , chief sustainability officer at utc .\nhow we urbanize is one of the big questions of our time .\nupdate 1 - united tech to invest $ 15 bln in u . s . over next five years\non monday , united technologies corp ( utx : nyq ) closed at 126 . 68 , - 9 . 02 % below its 52 - week high of 139 . 24 , set on jan 29 , 2018 .\nunited technologies ( utc ) is a multinational conglomerate that provides a broad range of high - tech products and services to the global aerospace and building systems industries . the company creates products that are used in technologies ranging from helicopters and aircraft engines to elevators and fuel cells . utc is heavily invested in influencing u . s .\n/ prnewswire / - - united technologies corp . ( nyse : utx ) today announced a new organizational structure to better serve customers by operating otis elevator and utc climate , controls & security as stand - alone businesses .\nunited technologies automotive is a global designer and supplier of components and systems for automotive manufacturers . its products include a broad array of automobile components ranging from sun shades to electrical distribution systems . uta , a subsidiary of the giant united technologies corporation , was formed in 1979 when the essex group was merged with ambac industries . the sheller - globe corporation , in addition to a number of smaller producers of automotive products , were later absorbed .\nlooking at game - changing regulation of in - use technologies does show , though , that collingridge overstated the ( inherent ) difficulty of changing technologies once they\u2019re on the market . the automobile\u2019s changes since the 1970s are significantly driven by the regulation of technologies emerging in the 1960s and 1970s ; in hindsight , the technology was changeable in far more ways than the historical actors imagined . this is an optimistic point about technological regulation\u2014technologies are never set in stone . 11\nmichael a . melio , president of piedmont metal and united american steel co . , doctor of humane letters\nlouis r . chenevert is stepping down as the chief executive officer of united technologies . he will be replaced by the company\u2019s chief financial officer , gregory j . hays , according to an announcement by the company on monday .\nin its announcement tuesday , united technologies said hess , 59 , will work closely with pratt & whitney president paul adams and utc aerospace systems president dave gitlin , though they would all still report to chief executive gregory hayes .\nwindsor locks , ct - - the new england air museum welcomed visitors wednesday at a ceremony marking a $ 2 million renovation funded by united technologies corp . , the hartford foundation for public giving and the state of connecticut .\nthe company establishes agilent technologies china holding company ltd . , based in shanghai , to consolidate its entities in china .\non the other hand , thanks to a big , fat check handed over by lockheed martin in exchange for sikorsky , united technologies does own about 9 billion more dollars than it did before selling sikorsky . and if united tech is smart , it ' ll invest at least some of that sum in its best business that still remains .\nsince its inception , the united technologies research center ( utrc ) has taken curiosity to another level \u2014 not just questioning what\u2019s possible , but making it happen . it\u2019s the difference between our society getting by , and getting better .\nhow united technologies corporation\u2014owner of pratt & whitney , otis elevator , and a wide range of other businesses\u2014became one of the major corporate success stories of the past two decades . see also \u201c the story of utc\u02bcs success\u2014in pictures . \u201d\nhartford , ct - - the economic impact of three marquee sporting events continue to underscore the significance of local corporations coming through to sustain the events . eversource ' s hartford marathon , the travelers championship and united technologies connecticut open .\nunited technologies is committed to being a good corporate neighbor ,\nsaid george jamison , utc vice president of communications .\nwe support programs and organizations that make our communities better places in which to live and work .\nunited aircraft changed its name to the united technologies corporation in 1975 to reflect its expanded business . by 1986 , mr . gray had transformed a one - industry company with $ 2 billion in annual sales into a conglomerate pulling in $ 16 billion a year from many sectors . his competitors were other sprawling giants , like lockheed and honeywell .\nnissei sangyo malaysia sdn . bhd . established ( now hitachi high - technologies ipc ( malaysia ) sdn . bhd . )\npratt & whitney , a division of united technologies corp . , announced the divestiture of the business in december when the parent company narrowed its focus by getting rid of what businesses weren ' t closely related to aerospace or building systems .\nreports that portable alpha is dead have been greatly exaggerated , as mark twain might have phrased it . another connecticut yankee , giant united technologies corp . , is gearing up to grow its successful , nearly decadelong portable - alpha program .\n. . . and what this graph tells you is that even if otis is united tech ' s smallest remaining business segment by revenues , those revenues are currently the most profitable revenue dollars united technologies earns . the profitability of those revenues has been steadily slipping , however , falling from nearly 23 % five years ago to barely 20 % today .\nhartford , ct - united technologies corp . announced today the awarding of nearly $ 3 million in grants to charitable causes and organizations in connecticut , as part of the corporation ' s total $ 6 . 1 million statewide commitment this year .\nwe are a company founded by people who invented technologies , turned them into businesses and , through innovation , built entire industries .\nnissei sangyo shanghai co . , ltd . established ( now hitachi high - technologies ( shanghai ) co . , ltd . )\n, which recognizes the top 10 percent of companies in more than 60 industries and 24 countries , every year since the index was launched in 1999 . united technologies has also received a long list of awards and recognition for its environmental efforts including a\nevery monday for the past 18 months i have been posting and commenting on a collection of newspaper ads written by harry gray , then ceo of united technologies , that appeared in the wall street journal from the late 1970s through the early 1980s .\nas the company moves into this decade it undergoes a major transformation . in 2013 agilent technologies announces that it will split into two separate pure - play measurement companies . the name of the new electronic measurement company is announced later in the year as keysight technologies .\nunited technologies corporation ' s strategies for reducing carbon and other harmful greenhouse gas emissions includes using state - of - the - art co - generation power generating systems ( pdf ) at many of its facilities . these co - gen plants use jet engines to produce electricity and capture the heat created by the engines for use on - site . united technologies also pioneered a new type of geothermal electric installation in alaska , which may open the door to geothermal power across much of the u . s .\nbeyond the sponsorship of the patriots outpost at the honda classic , united technologies is committed to supporting veteran ' s organizations in communities throughout the united states . these organizations promote and honor the sacrifices of veterans , provide direct support to meet the needs of injured service members , and support organizations that help veterans and their families as they transition from military service to civilian life .\nchristensen c . the innovator ' s dilemma : when new technologies cause great firms to fail : harvard business review press ; 2013 .\nyoungstown , ohio - united technologies research center ( utrc ) has been selected for award by the u . s . department of defense ' s\namerica makes\ninitiative for its maturation of advanced manufacturing for low - cost sustainment ( mamls ) program .\nrentschler was succeeded as president of united aircraft by w . p . gwinn , while jack horner became chairman of the company\nrentschler was succeeded as president of united aircraft by w . p . gwinn , while jack horner became chairman of the company\nthe men who led these individual divisions of united aircraft exchanged stock in their original companies for stock in united . the strong public interest in the larger company drove the value of united aircraft ' s stock up in subsequent flotations . the original shareholders quickly became very wealthy ; rentschler himself had turned a meager $ 253 cash investment into $ 35 . 5 million by 1929 .\nhayes , 54 , has worked at united technologies for 25 years . he\u2019s been at the forefront of directing communications between investors and the company\u2019s board of directors . he is a certified public accountant and earned a bachelor\u2019s degree in economics from purdue university in 1982 .\nwhen united technologies corp . announced a plan to close a carrier air - conditioning plant in indianapolis this week and send 2 , 100 jobs to mexico , it couldn\u2019t have expected the moment to go viral \u2014 and within days become a donald trump debating point .\nit also says that united technologies\nwas the fifth largest federal contractor in fiscal year 2011 with $ 7 . 9 billion in contracts\nand that the conglomerate\nhas 17 resolved misconduct instances and $ 465 . 9 million in misconduct penalties since 1995 .\nunited technologies will be a very different company , leaner and tougher - minded . in short , a company that can earn the kind of return its share - owners expect and deserve ,\nsaid robert f . daniell , utc chairman and chief executive .\nat a news conference today , paul g . keough , the acting regional administrator for the environmental protection agency , said united technologies had\nperhaps the worst environmental record of any company\nin new england . that record led to a separate $ 3 million criminal penalty in 1991 , then the largest criminal fine in united states history for violating hazardous waste laws . dumping of acid in river\nfebruary 19 , 2014 \u2013 united makes first commercial flight with split scimitar winglets \u2013 united airlines announces that it has made the first commercial flight with new split scimitar winglets on a freshly retrofitted boeing 737\u2013800 . united maintains that planes using scimitar winglets enjoy significant aircraft drag reduction compared to planes using the basic blended winglet , resulting in fuel savings of an additional 2 % per aircraft .\nt be able to sell airplanes to other airline companies for several years . in this way united controlled nearly half of the nation\nthe justice department says united technologies did not disclose the illegal exports until investors questioned whether pwc ' s involvement with the z - 10 might violate u . s . law . military sales to china were restricted after the 1989 tiananmen square massacre of pro - democracy demonstrators .\nfor pleading guilty to violating the arms export control act and making false statements , united technologies and its subsidiaries were fined $ 75 million . of that , $ 20 . 7 million will to be paid to the justice department and $ 55 million to the state department .\nsystems . but in 1985 uta acquired alma plastics , which added interior plastic trim and moldings to the product line . by 1987 sales to the automotive industry had reached about $ 155 million and were accounting for more than half of the industrial products division of united technologies .\nmain product lines . in 1988 , as part of this reorganization , the wire manufacturing operations of essex were spun off as an independent company , although the new enterprise continued to produce the wire for the automotive wire assemblies and electronic devices manufactured by united technologies automotive . daniell\nthe united technologies committee tended to be more partisan than other special interest p . a . c . ' s , favoring republicans almost 3 to 1 over democrats . the committee also tended to donate relatively small amounts to many candidates rather than large amounts to fewer politicians .\nunited technologies will also collaborate with the honda classic on a number of philanthropic initiatives in the south florida community , including disabled veterans life enhancement programs , golf for vets with disabilities , golf for visually impaired vets , and the honda classic ' s birdies for children program .\nunited technologies , which had $ 22 billion in revenues last year , will pay a $ 3 . 7 million fine under the resource conservation and recovery act and $ 1 . 6 million in penalties under the federal clean water act and a state water - quality law .\nnissei sangyo trading ( shenzhen ) co . , ltd . established ( now hitachi high - technologies ( shenzhen ) co . , ltd . )\non june 2 , 2000 , agilent technologies becomes a fully independent company , following hp ' s distribution of its agilent shares to hp shareholders .\nunited technologies corp . unveiled tuesday a sweeping restructuring that will eliminate nearly 14 , 000 jobs at the industrial giant , close more than 100 factories worldwide and result in a $ 1 . 02 - billion loss for 1991 , the company ' s first loss in 20 years .\namong the high - technology products and services produced by united technologies are aircraft engines made by its pratt & whitney subsidiary , helicopters manufactured by its sikorsky subsidiary , and elevators and escalators produced by its otis elevator subsidiary . the company also makes industrial products for cars and appliances .\nunited technologies gave $ 580 , 500 to federal candidates in the 2006 election through its political action committee - 32 % to democrats , 66 % to republicans , and 2 % ( $ 14 , 000 ) to independent joseph lieberman ( i - ct ) . [ 1 ]\nthe sponsorship is a continuation of united technologies ' commitment to make a difference in the communities in which it operates , aligning with one of south florida ' s most visible charity - generating sporting events and giving back to military personnel who are a deep part of its fiber .\ns airmail business required the manufacturing division to devote all of its resources to expansion of the airline division . this meant that united wouldn\nutc building & industrial systems is the world ' s largest provider of building technologies . its elevator , escalator , fire safety , security , building automation , heating , ventilation , air conditioning and refrigeration systems and services promote integrated , high performance buildings that are safer , smarter and sustainable . utc building & industrial systems is a unit of united technologies corp . , a leading provider to the aerospace and building systems industries worldwide .\nthe video , posted by facebook user who identifies on the social network as a carrier employee , wasn\u2019t disputed by a united technologies spokesman . another company spokeswoman didn\u2019t respond to detailed questions about the closure of two company factories in indiana . the company declined to comment on the video .\nunited technologies provides high technology products to the aerospace and building systems industries throughout the world . utc ' s companies are industry leaders and include pratt & whitney , carrier , otis , international fuel cells , hamilton sundstrand , sikorsky and our world - class research center . key dates :\npublic policy . the company rings up more than $ 10 billion in annual sales to the federal government . united technologies spends millions of dollars on lobbying each year on such issues as defense and aerospace , and operates a pac that frequently gives to candidates from both major political parties .\nunited aircraft changed its name to united technologies ( utc ) in 1975 in order to emphasize the diversification of the company ' s business . acquisitions continued , as utc purchased mostek , a maker of semiconductors , for $ 345 million in 1981 . two years later , the company acquired the carrier corporation , a manufacturer of air conditioning systems . in addition , utc purchased several smaller electronics , software , and computer firms .\nnissei sangyo france s . a . r . l . established ( now hitachi high - technologies france s . a . r . l . )\ntheories of innovation arising from other technology sectors suggests that the ability to design and develop successful products is often dependent on a high degree of technological maturity [ 7 \u2013 9 ] . innovation research shows that technologies classically mature through a technology growth cycle , which can be quantitatively modelled as an \u201cs - curve\u201d . this research shows that novel technologies arise from precursor studies through scientific insights or inventions , which initiate a period of exponential technical growth . as this new technology advances and becomes established , technological progress slows and approaches a limit . beyond this point , technological progress comes predominantly through the initiation of new technologies which mature through a new cycle of growth . the critical observation is that , while nascent technologies embody the promise of superior product performance , early stage technologies commonly fail to generate products that can meet the performance or market standards set by more mature , established technologies [ 8 , 9 ] . it is not until new technologies achieve a certain level of technological maturity that they consistently produce products that can meet , or redefine , these standards .\nin 1934 , the u . s . government concluded that such large holding companies as united aircraft & transport were anti - competitive , and new antitrust laws were passed forbidding airframe or engine manufacturers from having interests in airlines . as a result , united aircraft & transport broke up into three separate companies . the manufacturing interests east of the mississippi river ( pratt & whitney , sikorsky , vought , and hamilton standard ) were reorganized as united aircraft corporation . boeing acquired the western manufacturing interests , while the corporation\u2019s airline interests would eventually become united airlines .\nhe has worked for united technologies for 34 years , getting utc aerospace systems on the boeing 787 , landing the sole engine contract for the military ' s joint strike fighter , and winning five applications for the engine company ' s latest commercial offering , the purepower geared turbo fan engine .\nconnecticut ' s biggest employer was also the state ' s largest political contributor in federal elections last year . in perhaps the ultimate ' ' giving at the office , ' ' employees of the vast united technologies corporation , which is based in hartford , contributed through the corporation ' s political action committee a total of $ 153 , 150 to 161 republican and 60 democratic candidates for the united states senate and house of representatives .\nthat ' s no small feat for the 18 th largest manufacturer in the united states , operating in over 180 countries across the globe .\ns president , h . mansfield ( jack ) horner . under the leadership of horner , united aircraft grew significantly in size and importance .\namong those groups supported by united technologies are the fisher house foundation , hope for the warriors , operation homefront , tragedy assistance program for survivors ( taps ) , uso of metropolitan new york , wounded warrior project , the congressional medal of honor foundation , the future national museum of the united states army , the national museum of the united states air force , the national wwii museum , the air force academy endowment fund , the navy marine corps relief society , the us navy memorial foundation , the marine corps scholarship foundation , and the marine corps reserve toys for tots .\nexport controls are an integral part of safeguarding u . s . national security and foreign policy interests . as a supplier of controlled products and technologies to the department of defense and other domestic and international customers , we are committed to conducting business in full compliance with all export laws and regulations ,\nsaid louis ch\u00eanevert , united technologies ' chairman and ceo .\nwe accept responsibility for these past violations and we deeply regret they occurred .\nanswering the question currently , otis remains the\nbest business\nat united technologies . it makes the most money from the least revenues , and so is the best squeezer of profitable pennies from revenue dollars . if things keep going the way they ' ve been trending , though , utc ccs - - already united tech ' s biggest revenue contributor - - could one day soon become the company ' s most profitable business as well .\nthis work focuses specifically on the maturation of technologies related to the drug target or , in the case of biologics , the natural counterpart of the protein . it is likely , however , that a complete picture of drug development requires a multifactorial analysis of technology related to the target , target families chemical entity , disease association , and ancillary technologies for production , delivery , and formulation . for example , we have previously examined the maturation of technologies related to monoclonal antibodies , gene therapies , and nucleotide therapeutics since the 1970s , showing that these technologies were successfully developed only after achieving a requisite level of maturity [ 10 ] .\nbetween 2007 and 2010 , united technologies vowed to slash greenhouse gas emissions 3 percent annually and water consumption 2 . 5 percent annually . the corporation reports that it exceeded both of those goals by the end of 2009 , and is poised to release the next generation of targets for 2011 through 2015 .\ns directors . the offering , however , was not favorably received by the investment community , which was generally unwilling to meet the targeted stock price . the ipo was postponed indefinitely . in spite of this setback , united technologies automotive remained a significant contributor to utc revenues into the mid - 1990s .\nunited press international is a leading provider of news , photos and information to millions of readers around the globe via urltoken and its licensing services .\nit got me thinking about whether united technologies ( ut from here on out ) the corporation , and / or ut executives , had been buying off donating to any politicians . this is , after all , bernie\u2019s central point : that the established political order has been completely co - opted by money .\npresidents nixon , ford , and carter attempted to strengthen the united states ' influence in foreign affairs through d\u00e9tente and arms control negotiations . president reagan emphasized sharp increases in military spending and an assertive foreign policy . reagan addressed economic stagnation and inflation through deregulation , tax cuts , reductions in government budget deficits , and the development of new computer and communication technologies . the collapse of eastern european communism and the soviet union made the united states the only superpower .\nunited technologies established environment , health & safety goals in 1991 and committed to 10 - year goals to reduce energy and water use in 1997 , adding air emissions and waste reduction goals in 1999 . the corporation met and exceeded many of those goals by 2007 and made even more aggressive commitments for the future .\nunited technologies , which posted revenue of nearly $ 57 billion last year , has raised environmental issues for at least 20 years . beginning in the 1990s , utc boosted\ngreen building\ninitiatives promoting design and construction of commercial buildings that efficiently used water and heating and cooling systems and limited greenhouse gas emissions .\nt due to retire for several years , gray accepted an offer from united aircraft . while at litton , gray had been invited to tour general electric\nthe latest move comes only days after united technologies announced it was doing away with the management structure that oversaw its aerospace businesses . the hartford - based company said friday that it would drop alain bellemare ' s job as president of utc propulsion & aerospace systems , which managed utc aerospace systems and pratt & whitney .\nour analysis is grounded in theories of innovation , which posit that new technologies mature through a characteristic growth cycle ( s - curve ) , and that the ability to develop successful products from such technologies is related to the level of maturity . previous studies have extended these principles to biopharmaceutical development [ 10 , 11 ] using a bibliometric - based analytical model for the maturation of biomedical technologies . the present analysis models the maturation of target - related technologies as a characteristic s - curve ( exponentiated logistic ) and identifies the initiation point where exponential growth in publications begins as well as an established point representing slowing of publication activity and end of exponential growth in publication activity .\nunited technologies will continue its title sponsorship of the patriots outpost , a 7 , 000 square - foot hospitality tent overlooking the signature par - three 17th hole that is the cornerstone of honda classic ' s military appreciation program . complimentary tickets will be available for active duty , reservists , retirees , their registered dependents , and non - retired veterans for each day of the competition . as an added benefit , each honoree also has the ability to purchase up to two discounted guest tickets per day at $ 20 . united technologies volunteers will also host military appreciation day on thursday , feb . 26 and complimentary lunch and snacks are provided each day .\ntechnology growth curves were modeled as an exponentiated logistic regression ( s - curve ) using methods described previously . target technologies associated with 102 products fit this model using goodness of fit measures ( see materials and methods ) . for each of these technologies , the initiation and established points bounding the exponential growth phase were determined ( fig 1 , s1 table ) ) . target technologies associated with 19 products did not exhibit a logistic growth pattern and were not further characterized . sample curves are shown in s1 fig .\ns airmail business required the manufacturing division to devote all of its resources to expansion of the airline division . soon united aircraft controlled nearly half of the nation\nunited nations high commissioner for refugees . 1995 . the state of the world ' s refugees : in search of solutions . oxford : oxford university press .\nunited technologies corporation ( utc ) is one of the largest conglomerates in the united states and a major military contractor . although it keeps a low profile , utc ' s holdings ( carrier , hamilton sundstrand , otis , pratt & whitney , and sikorsky ) are among the leading companies in their respective fields . stung by global recession in the 1990s , utc has embarked upon a never - ending quest to cut costs , and jobs , much to the displeasure of its unions .\nspending on zero - carbon technologies in the united states fell modestly in 2016 , from $ 63 billion to $ 59 billion , bnef found . the falloff was attributed in part to falling costs for solar photovoltaic modules , as well as fewer companies seeking public - market financing . u . s . wind energy investment rose 11 percent , to $ 15 . 5 billion , while \u201cenergy smart technologies\u201d such as smart grid and electric vehicles saw investment rise 5 percent to $ 10 . 6 billion .\ns1 table . list of nmes approved from 2010\u20132014 , associated target technologies , search terms , molecular classification , technology timelines ( ti and te ) and clinical development timeline .\nthe connecticut - based holding company initially controlled the stock of boeing airplane company , chance vought corporation , hamilton aero manufacturing company , and pratt & whitney aircraft company . sikorsky aviation corporation , stearman aircraft company , and standard steel propeller company were added to united\u2019s portfolio shortly thereafter . these acquisitions were followed by the aggressive purchases of a host of small airlines , which were eventually grouped together and branded as united air lines ( now united & continental ( ual ) ) .\ns long range plans . a few weeks later , officials at ge read that gray had accepted the presidency at their competitor united aircraft . the officials protested gray\ngeorge roth , \u201c united technologies corporation : achieving competitive excellence ( ace ) operating system case study , \u201d ( pdf ) lai case study ( nov . 30 , 2010 , released mar . 7 , 2011 ) : the in - depth case study , representing three years of observation and interviews , on which this article is based .\nthe united technologies committee sided with the winner in four of the five remaining contests in connecticut . the committee gave one of its largest house contributions , $ 1 , 100 , to representative william r . cotter of the first congressional district . a democrat and a member of the house ways and means committee , mr . cotter ' s district includes hartford , home of united technologies . the committee gave $ 750 to lawrence j . denardis , the republican winner in the third district where there was no incumbent running ; $ 450 to representative stewart b . mckinney , the fourth congressional district republican , and $ 200 to representative anthony toby moffett , the sixth district democrat ."]}
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9572 urltoken\nalpha one trading is perceived as one of cannon trading company ' s biggest rivals . alpha one trading was founded in null , and is headquartered in costa mesa , california . alpha one trading is in the diversified financial services industry . alpha one trading generates $ 33m more revenue vs . cannon trading company .\nrespondent actively utilizes < e - futures . com > in its publicity materials as well as referring to < e - futures . com > as \u201cthe official website of cannon trading company , inc . \u201d\nthe experience ilan gained from working for a start up internet company helped him establish the online trading division at cannon trading co , inc . better known as \u201ce - futures . com\u201d , which was one of the first online futures trading companies in the industry .\ncheck in at cannon trading company on the yelp app to unlock this check in offer . text the link directly to your phone .\ncannon trading company has employees and is the seventh highest among it ' s top 10 competitors . the top 10 competitors average 63 .\ncroda inc , usa purchased the lanolin business of hummel chemical company , transferring production to a newly constructed plant at newark , nj .\nexpo futures brokers is cannon trading company ' s # 3 rival . expo futures brokers is headquartered in san jose , california , and was founded in null . expo futures brokers competes in the banks industry . expo futures brokers generates 72 % the revenue of cannon trading company .\ncannon trading is pleased to announce that it will now support the trading of bitcoin futures on both . . .\ncannon trading is excited to add ptmc to its arsenal of trading platforms and our commitment to provi . . .\nat cannon trading , there is no cold calling and all accounts are unsolicited .\ncannon trading co , inc . , an independent introducing brokerage firm , is releasing its latest futures trading software , shogun trade executer , \u2122 a trading platform tailored to provide the most cutting edge user experience for futures traders .\nview all tst inc . jobs in long beach , ca - long beach jobs\ncannon trading company ' s revenue is the second highest among it ' s top 10 competitors . the top 10 competitors average $ 779 . 6k .\nonline future brokerage services - cannon trading offer commodity futures trading account types including broker assisted , self directed and discount .\nmark o brien very helpful and knowledgeable . will recommend cannon trading to my friends .\nwe at cannon trading recognize the importance of protecting your personal information and financial interests .\ncannon trading company has won a customer service finalist of 2003 readers choice award , and the brokers have been quoted in sfo , futures magazine and bloomberg . the company is a proud member of the nfa and cftc since 1988 .\nbbb reports on a company that is out of business for one year from the date the company closes its doors or ceases to do business .\non march 13th 2007 ilan listed as principal of levex capital management inc . and on march 21st 2007 he registered as associated person of levex capital management inc . , cta ( commodity trading advisor ) firm .\ncannon trading , beverly hills independent brokerage firm , celebrates 25 years of providing futures and commodities trading services to global clients .\n50 years as a public company , the only original chemical company remaining on the uk stock market from the 32 listed when we entered in 1964 .\nis and has been an associated person ( \u201cap\u201d ) with the introducing broker ( \u201cib\u201d ) cannon trading company located in beverly hills , california since february of 1998 .\n1 . choose a brokerage firm such as cannon trading co . and open an account .\nthe top 10 competitors in cannon trading company ' s competitive set are alpha one trading , tradingalliance , expo futures brokers , finance depot , forex ira trading , currency trading courses , stock trading courses , novusinvestments , internationaltradinginstitute , lions futures trading , futurestradingblog and jake bernstein | network press . together they have raised over 0 between their estimated 464 employees .\nview all fortex technologies , inc . jobs in redwood shores , ca - redwood shores jobs\ncomplainant further asserts that respondent is commonly known as cannon trading company , inc . , not by efutures and therefore has not demonstrated that it is commonly known by < urltoken > or < urltoken > pursuant to stop policy \u00b6 4 ( c ) ( iii ) .\ncannon trading does not collect personally identifying information about you , except when you knowingly provide it .\nwe are currently seeking series 3 commodity futures trading brokers who can work in a fast paced atmosphere with a progressive company .\ncroda became a public company . croda nippon was formed in japan as a joint venture with sansho oil and fat trading .\ncroda decided to expand by acquisition , with its first target the united premier oil company , a long established oil seed crushing / refining company . its subsidiary , the universal oil company , manufactured fatty acids - the basic material of the oleochemical industries .\nvisit the website and take advantage of many of the free offers and educational tools cannon trading offers .\ncannon trading launches shogun trade executor\u2122 , a futures platform that provides a cutting edge exper . . .\ncannon trading is a legitimate business , all transactions are safe and secure and your privacy is protected .\nmandara capital is a registered name of mandara energy ltd . mandara energy ltd is a limited company , with company number 07452831 , registered in england & wales and having its registered office at 90 cannon street , london ec4n 6ha .\ncomplainant is a limited liability company constituted under the laws of the state of delaware .\ntrading futures spreads , there are important reasons why spread trading should be considered if you\u2019re looking for an approach to trading futures .\nthe folks at cannon trading have been wonderful during my long and profitable relationship with them . top notch !\nincrease your expertise , strengthen your abilities in futures trading and , options strategies with our commodity futures brokers and discount futures brokers . cannon trading amicable experience continuously seeking the trading opportunities across the markets and products to increase your futures trading edge .\nlan levy - mayer is vice president and senior broker at cannon trading company . he has been a licensed commodities broker since 1998 and holds an mba in finance and marketing from hebrew university in jerusalem .\ncannon trading is an independent introducing broker providing online , full service and managed futures trading services since 1988 . located in beverly hills , ca cannon offers over 10 trading platforms , broker assisted services with experienced licensed series 3 brokers , hedge accounts , trading systems as well as managed accounts . cannon offers wide variety of services from the self directed retail client to institutional and professional clients .\ncannon trading , a futures trading brokerage firm , gives you live customer support around the clock whether you day trade one or a few markets , you\u2019re a diversified trader or an option specialist . cannon trading provides you with quotes , charts , news and research to help you formulate your trading decisions , as well as providing you access to a host of online trading resources .\nby 1998 cannon trading had earned a positive reputation in the online brokers business and had been noted in futures magazine .\ncannon trading is a full service and discount online futures trading brokerage firm located in beverly hills , california since 1988 . we provide futures , commodities and options trading access to all us futures exchanges and many international exchanges .\nin july of 2004 , ilan was a guest speaker in a webinar held by the chicago board of trade , titled : \u201csuccessful insight into day - trading mini - sized dow futures\u201d : ilan levy - mayer of cannon trading company shares set ups , indicators , and a broker ' s observation of who succeeds in trading futures .\nas the industry has changed , cannon has always been mindful of the evolving environment and has always kept customer interests in mind . the brokers at cannon trading look forward to finding out whether the futures trading landscape is something that will work for customers .\nchairman fred wood received a knighthood . a joint venture company was formed in mexico , quimica croda sa .\nlike commodities trading , cannon trading has also grown exponentially over the years . today , the company ' s range of services includes a global connection to the world ' s commodities futures & foreign exchanges .\nwe now clear our clients ' trades through five major clearing houses . our clients have a choice between several of the industry ' s top - of - the - line trading platforms and experienced professional brokers .\n, said mike levy , president at cannon trading .\ncontact details : name : cannon trading co , inc . email - id : info ( at ) cannontrading ( dot ) com address : 9301 wilshire blvd . suite 515 beverly hills , ca 90210 phone number : ( 800 ) - 454 - 9572 website : urltoken\nto our knowledge , this company collects reviews by asking its customers to share their experiences on trustpilot . read more\nconnect with cannon trading socia medial ! there is a substantial risk of loss in trading commodity futures , options and off - exchange foreign currency products . past performance is not indicative of future results .\ni ' m in love with cannon trading ! ! ! no monthly fees for the use of their oec platform . super fast order fills ! $ 500 / day margin for trading the es ( among others ) excellent customer service ! ! if you are tired of dealing with crappy brokers , i ' d totally recommend cannon trading ! !\nrespondent claims to be the first company to use the name < e - futures . com > to establish themselves on the world wide web in commodity futures and options trading .\nthe cannon team provides excellent customer service while offering some of the lowest rates available .\ncannon trading has consistently tried to be a place where the traders and brokers work together as a team to assist clients in any way possible .\nas an ap of cannon trading co . , ilan wrote several articles about trading and trading psychology as well as being quoted a number of times in different publications in magazines such as : \u201csfo magazine\u201d , \u201cfutures magazine\u201d and \u201cbloomberg news\u201d just to name a few .\nthe cannon trading website contains links to other websites . once you link to another site , you are subject to the policies of the new site .\naware of the potential of the us market , fred wood went to new york to set - up an office ; the foundations of croda inc .\ni have been working with cannon trading co , inc personally and for other clients for more than 13 years and i can tell from my experience that they are the most professional people in the market . they are always there for you , the personal attention to their clients is superb ! ! ! !\nilan levy - mayer is vice president and senior broker at cannon trading company . he has been a licensed commodities broker since 1988 and holds an mba in finance and marketing from hebrew university in jerusalem . his experience in the industry dates from the beginning of online trading , and includes trade system development , trading psychology , advanced options strategiues . have also developed several trading systems . he has written several articles about trading methods and trading psychology , and have been quoted and published several times in sfo magazine , futures , and bloomberg . ilan was a guest speaker at thechicago board of trade , a significant distinction .\nbookmark this free resource by cannon trading and access futures quotes , charts , option chains along with technical analysis ! click here to access free quotes & charts .\nthe company employs licensed brokers , who have been in the industry for as many as 30 years to ensure top - quality services .\nthe result is a unique and progressive infrastructure that enables the company to meet the varied needs of clients with tailored service and execution .\nto help you evaluate your potential earnings and potential profit versus the potential risk of loss in commodities futures trading , you need an experienced commodity futures trading broker and cannon trading is one of the best discount commodity brokers . whether you are an experienced trader , or you are new to futures trading , we offer everything a commodity & futures trader could possibly want :\n9 years of experience in functions related to energy markets , energy trading , commodity trading , or financial risk management . . . .\ni applied yesterday with cannon trading . first impression : very good . they matched my commissions plan without problems . i open up an account with dorman + rithmic .\nfind out why cannon trading co . is the first choice for many commodity traders for price , service , technology , and added value , in their pursuit of optimized futures trading solutions . we will match or beat any competitor\u2019s commission rates , and always provide unbeatable service . opportunity and risk in futures trading an educational guide to trading futures and options on futures . instant download\n3 . choose a method or combination of methods from the choices of : self - directed futures trading , trading with an experienced futures broker , using an automated trading system or perhaps investing in managed futures .\nmandara is an independent trading company , with a track record of generating significant returns . founded in 2009 , mandara trades worldwide markets across global time - zones , through teams in london , new york and singapore .\nour experienced futures brokers will provide you with cutting edge technology , assist you in quantitative modeling and automated trading if desired in order to make your online futures trading and online commodity trading experience the best possible one .\nas cannon acquired further key - word domain names relevant to the trading of investments , futures and commodities , respondent directed the domain names to its < cannontrading . com > .\nwhile most traders will not qualify for the $ 0 . 18 per side rate , the cannon team will be able to provide you with the most price effective fee schedule based on your account size , trading volume , trading needs and choice of platform\ngreat customer service ! the guys at cannon are very responsive , and always take their time to explain .\nthis company has claimed its trustpilot profile , but to our knowledge , doesn ' t actively invite its customers to write reviews on trustpilot . read more\nwhy use cannon as your commodity broker ? for over two decades we ' ve ensured that speed , reliability , and excellent service are cornerstones . discover how cannon trading will meet and exceed your expectations in the following areas : knowledge , software choice , price , stability , and education .\nin may of 1997 , cannon trading acquired < e - futures . com > and immediately went live by directing traffic from < e - futures . com > to its servers .\nknowledge of entegrate , endur , or other commodity trading systems . verifies that energy trading transactions have been entered into sce\u2019s deal capture system . . .\nthere is no need to call a\ncustomer service\ndesk , an accounting department , or a new accounts desk , only a team of well - qualified brokers capable of handling all of those tasks , is what is believed by the company management . that is what cannon trading has hung its hat on for the past quarter - century : the kind of customer service that this industry was founded on in the first place . in an age of electronic trading the service of having a personal broker is lost in most firms , but it has kept cannon trading going strong all these years .\nthis company hasn ' t claimed its trustpilot profile and to our knowledge , doesn ' t actively invite its customers to write reviews on trustpilot . read more\ni have been using cannon for a couple of month now . before that i had a 15 year journey through the trading industry . i had\nok\nbrokers and i had horrible brokers , amongst them industry leaders like interactivebrokers and tradestation . i went for cannon trading this summer because through all these years i was missing one thing - dedicated customer support . i must say that from the first contact on cannon has by far exceeded my expectations . they respond quickly to any question and answers are very appropriate . with regard to customer service you won ' t find anything better than cannon .\n\u00a9copyright 1997 - 2015 , vocus prw holdings , llc . vocus , prweb , and publicity wire are trademarks or registered trademarks of vocus , inc . or vocus prw holdings , llc .\nthe day trader lifeline program will also allow you to get daily support and resistance numbers ( a live account is required ) . our senior brokers can and are able to offer complimentary strategies . . it ' s all about taking care of our traders and we at cannon trading company strive to be above the rest when it comes to services .\nwhether you are a beginning trader or an experienced trader , you will find tools and resources to expand your trading education . browse articles view live trading signals\ncryptocurrency otc trading desk manager . 5 + years of professional experience in a role focused on finance , with focus on securities or commodities trading . . .\ncannon trading\u2019s ebook ! written by our very own staff of brokers , this ebook is designed as a guide to the commodities market for both beginners and veterans alike . inside you can find :\nby claiming your business profile , businesses can add custom text or descriptive information about their services , insert company logos , and add photographs for consumers to view .\nthis is not a solicitation of any order to buy or sell , but a current market view provided by cannon trading inc . any statement of facts here in contained are derived from sources believed to be reliable , but are not guaranteed as to accuracy , nor they purport to be complete . no responsibility is assumed with respect to any such statement or with respect to any expression of opinion herein contained . readers are urged to exercise their own judgement in trading .\n2 . decide on how much risk capital with which you are comfortable trading .\nman vs markets commentary - ( day ) trading futures vs . etfs , stocks\nour business thrives by connecting proprietary data and advanced technology with rigorous trading execution .\n* * * this is not a solicitation of any order to buy or sell , but a current market view provided by cannon trading inc . any statement of facts herein contained are derived from sources believed to be reliable , but are not guaranteed as to accuracy , nor they purport to be complete . no responsibility is assumed with respect to any such statement or with respect to any expression of opinion herein contained . readers are urged to exercise their own judgment in trading !\n3 . information about us urltoken is a site operated by us , mandara energy limited ( \u201cwe , us\u201d ) . we are registered in england and wales under company number 07452831 and our registered office is at 90 cannon street , london ec4n 6ha . our vat number is 143015164 .\ndo you have commodities sales experience ? our company is looking for experienced precious metals brokers that we can build a team around . we offer a unique . . .\nthe above sources were compiled from sources believed to be reliable . cannon trading assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions . it is meant as an alert to events that may affect trading strategies and is not necessarily complete . the closing times for certain contracts may have been rescheduled .\ncannon trading respects your privacy , all transactions are safe and secure with high - grade encryption ( aes - 256 , 256 - bit keys ) . we do not sell your information to third parties .\nclients who trade online enjoy lower rates than those who execute trades via a broker . however , online trading is more suitable for day - traders and experienced traders , while broker assist is more suitable for beginners , busy professionals or clients who like cannon to execute trading systems for them .\nof course service in itself is not enough . throughout the past 25 years cannon trading has ensured that it has always been at the forefront of the industry through technological advancements of electronic trading platforms , practical and responsible business relationships as the commodities and futures landscape has evolved , and presentations like webinars to ensure the clients are considering different investment methods and options for their trading .\ncannon trading , and my broker john d . thorpe have provided excellent service in assisting me with my futures trading . you can ' t go wrong with a broker like john that has so many years of experience and in - depth knowledge of the futures and options markets . highly recommended .\nwe recommend sharing your trading needs with us . we would like to hear about your trading experience , style , and behavior . inform us of your risk capital and your special needs , such as a specific trading platform or markets you want to trade .\nthe new software allows traders to benefit from the company ' s 25 years of experience and compiles a user - interface that is both intuitive and highly functional . what separates shogun trade executor\u2122 from the other platforms lies in a few different levels of trading mechanics .\ni ' ve tried many brokers , believe me ! ! but when i found cannon trading , i decided i had made it\nhome\n! 1 . $ 500 / day margin for the es ( among others ) 2 . no monthly fees for the use of their platform . 3 . super fast order fills . 4 . awesome customer service ! cannon trading , i ' m so glad i found you ! !\ntrade aggressively with low commodity , futures trading commission , customized to your trading style . trade as low as $ 0 . 18 per side with a discount futures brokerage ! *\nilan levy - mayer has been in the futures business since 1998 , and in this time he has made a name for himself as well as cannon trading co . , and both are well respected in the industry .\non february 13th 2008 ilan was listed as a principal of cannon trading co . , where some of his duties include communications with fcm ' s , online marketing , risk management , software evaluation and general office management .\nwe recommend sharing your trading needs with us . we would like to hear about your trading experience , style , and behavior . inform us of your risk capital and special trading needs , such as a specific trading platform or markets you want to trade . call us at ( 800 ) 454 - 9572 or fill out your trader\u2019s profile to get started !\nat cannon trading , our focus on speed , reliability and superior customer service is sure to meet and exceed your expectations . the entire collection of all of our resources in concert with the professionals working at cannon trading is designed to help our clients trade the markets . for a confidential consultation on commodity trading futures online , or to request specific information on different futures and commodities markets , call us at 1 - 800 - 454 - 9572 . we can also go over the markets you\u2019re interested in trading , the features you\u2019d like in a trading platform and then we can select one ( or more ) of our demo trading platforms suited to your preferences . alternatively , complete our professional discount futures broker form , or contact form , and we ' ll get back to you within one business day .\nour futures brokers bring knowledge and experience across a broad range of markets and trading strategies .\nfutures trading commissions rate - trade as low as $ 0 . 18 per side * !\ncomplainant contends that \u201cefutures\u201d has become indicative of a brand that the trading public can trust .\nrespondent claims that with over five years of experience in online trading , and well over 20 , 000 orders per month , respondent is well established in online commodities and futures trading .\nresolve time - sensitive day - to - day trading issues . we have led a major revolution in global currency , commodities and cfd trading by providing fair , impartial . . .\nmr . michael j . valentine serves as chief financial officer , group president , secretary , director of john b . sanfilippo & son , inc . mr . valentine has been employed by us since 1987 and in january 2001 was named executive vice president finance , chief financial officer and secretary . mr . valentine was elected as a director of our company in april 1997 . mr . valentine served as our senior vice president and secretary from august 1999 to january 2001 . he served as vice president and secretary from december 1995 to august 1999 . he served as our assistant secretary and general manager of external operations from june 1987 and 1990 , respectively , to december 1995 . on november 6 , 2006 mr . valentine was elected as our company\u2019s chief financial officer and group president and he has since then continued to hold such positions . mr . valentine\u2019s responsibilities also include peanut , almond , imported nut , packaging and other ingredient procurement and our contract packaging business . in february 2007 , mr . valentine was appointed as secretary of our company . since 1999 and 2009 mr . valentine has served on the board of directors of the peanut and tree nut processors association and the board of directors of the american peanut council , respectively , both of which are nut industry associations of which our company is a member . mr . valentine is the son of mathias a . valentine , a director of our company , the brother of james a . valentine , an executive officer of our company , the cousin of jasper b . sanfilippo , jr . and jeffrey t . sanfilippo , both of whom are executive officers and directors of our company and the cousin of james j . sanfilippo , a director of our company .\ncannon trading launches shogun trade executor\u2122 , a futures platform that provides a cutting edge experience for futures traders and combines 25 years of experience into a simple trading platform . set apart by its access to unfiltered data and statistical analysis , shogun trade executor\u2122 is the perfect program for traders who want to improve their game .\ncannon trading , all the staff and my broker ilan are very knowledgable , helpful and proffesional . i would recommend them to new and old traders alike . the commissions charged are fair and the charting packages ( sierra chart ) offered are the best that i have used with an unbeatable price . if you are looking for a broker that offers a wide range of markets , top notch continuing education and remembers who you are cannon trading is it .\nin less than 7 minutes we can lower your commission rates . want to learn more and see if you qualify , please talk to one our cannon trading brokers . call us now at ( 800 ) 454 - 9572 .\nthank you for the very nice words . john and the rest of the team is what separates cannon from many others . we wish you great trading and looking forward to serving you for at least the next 15 years !\ncroda inc officially opened its north american headquarters and innovation center in edison , nj . croda canada transferred to new premises in vaughan , ontario . 1 % club launched giving employees paid leave to get involved in community projects .\nour online brokers have been in the commodity futures trading business for as many as 20 years , from working the floor to being among the first to specialize in online trading . they have the experience and the know - how to help you with virtually any aspect of trading .\na major \u00a39 million project began to modernise and expand the rawcliffe bridge factory . croda bought the chemicals division of john kerr & co , a company which made fire fighting foams and powders .\nwe provide hosted solutions , assistance with the different cme memberships and a personal broker to make sure your professional trading needs are met and customized according to your specific trading needs . we offer variety of front end solutions as well as a few different api ' s for automated trading .\nmr . mathias a . valentine serves as director of john b . sanfilippo & son , inc . mr . valentine was employed by us from 1960 until his retirement in january 2006 . he was named our president in december 1995 . he served as our secretary from 1969 to december 1995 , as our executive vice president from 1987 to october 1991 and as our senior executive vice president and treasurer from october 1991 to december 1995 . he has been a member of our board of directors since 1969 . mr . valentine was also a member of our compensation committee until april 28 , 2004 and was a member of the stock option committee until february 27 , 1997 ( when that committee was disbanded ) . mr . valentine retired from our company on january 3 , 2006 . mr . valentine is the father of michael j . valentine , a director and an executive officer of our company , and james a . valentine , an executive officer of our company . mr . valentine is the uncle of jasper b . sanfilippo , jr . and jeffrey t . sanfilippo , both of whom are executive officers and directors of our company , and james j . sanfilippo , a director of our company .\nim dror prize i have a futures account with cannon trading for about 5 - 6 years . i want to say that i have a pleasure to work with ilan levy , and cannon trading company . rarely had problems , maybe even never ! only once or twice i had software problems on my end , related to updates , ilan always quickly replayed to my emails and efficiently helped my solved it . so thank you so much ! i love doing businesses with you . and hope to keep this relationship for a long time . i highly recommend for everyone looking for a futures broker and especially if you also want a great charting software like sierra charts .\nas for the experienced traders , we offer a wide variety of commodity futures trading platforms to suit individual needs . other popular platforms include oec trader , cqg trader , and the recently added shogun trade executor . these commodity trading platforms give traders access to an interface specifically tailored to their trading needs . moreover , self - directed traders can avail low commodity futures trading commission rates , and access to quotes & charts , news , and research to analyze trading futures and commodities .\nurltoken for comparing discount futures brokers by commission rates , account minimums , trading platforms and specialties .\n7 . utilize our futures brokers knowledge to assist you in evaluating and adapting your trading strategies .\ncannon futures offers your choice of more than 10 futures trading platforms . not sure which platform is right for you ? our experienced online brokers can help you find the best fit . give them a call . 310 - 859 - 9572 .\nmike cannon retired as chairman , to be succeeded by michael valentine , a merchant banker from warburgs who had advised croda on many major acquisitions .\nin this silver tenure of business , cannon futures trading has won a customer service finalist of 2003 readers choice award , and the brokers have been quoted in several magazines . the firm is a proud member of the nfa and cftc since 1988 .\nwhere do you fit on the trading spectrum ? with 10 + platforms and 5 clearing houses we help you build an experience that allows you to trade comfortably . not all traders have the same needs . not all platforms fit all traders . some clients look to actively day - trade , others may need advanced spreading capabilities while others may need advanced charting or sophisticated order entry . cannon trading has one of the widest selections of trading platforms available .\ni am a canadian , and wanted to sell options on commodities . i had tried several avenues and finally posted on futures . io . ilan from cannon replied very quickly and advised that they could help set me up , after my attempts with a couple of other companies were not successful . i have been extremely happy with the help i ' ve received from cannon trading . mark o ' brien is my broker and he has been exceedingly patient and professional at all times . although i ' m really just beginning with this process of selling options , i can tell already from the process that mark and i will be successful together , and that my account is going to grow quite significantly over time . it ' s a long - term process , but i am very confident that i have partnered with the right company in cannon trading .\n07 / 2 / 18 \u0097 trading futures spreads + support & resistance levels 7 . 03 . 2018\nrespondent views < e - futures . com > as its flagship domain name for online futures trading .\ntomorrow is the last trading day for 2nd quarter of 2018 ! be aware not just in stock indices but in other markets as well where the last trading day of the month is sometimes more volatile .\nmr . jeffrey t . sanfilippo serves as chairman of the board , chief executive officer of john b . sanfilippo & son , inc . mr . sanfilippo has been employed by us since 1991 and was named our executive vice president sales and marketing in january 2001 . mr . sanfilippo became a director of our company in august 1999 and was elected as our chairman of the board of directors on october 30 , 2008 . he served as senior vice president sales and marketing from august 1999 to january 2001 and as general manager west coast operations from september 1991 to september 1993 . he served as vice president west coast operations and sales from october 1993 to september 1995 . he served as vice president sales and marketing from october 1995 to august 1999 . on november 6 , 2006 mr . sanfilippo was elected as our chief executive officer and he has since then continued to hold such position . mr . sanfilippo is the nephew of mathias a . valentine , a director of our company , the brother of jasper b . sanfilippo , jr . , an executive officer and director of our company , the brother of james j . sanfilippo , a director of our company , the cousin of michael j . valentine , an executive officer and director of our company and the cousin of james a . valentine , an executive officer of our company . mr . sanfilippo earned his masters of business administration through a classroom executive evening program and is an active member of the chicago chapter of the young presidents\u2019 organization .\nthis blog provides futures market outlook for different commodities and futures trading markets , mostly stock index futures , as well as support and resistance levels for crude oil futures , gold futures , euro currency and others . at times the daily trading blog will include educational information about different aspects of commodity and futures trading .\nthe history of urltoken and its corporate affiliates , first capitol ag , inc . ( \u201cfca\u201d ) and futures express dates back to the late 1980\u2019s in platteville , wisconsin , where all three entities currently operate from a single , consolidated principal place of business .\nilan was very professional , he provides a quick answer to all my questions , explain to me on all the packages and fees , and it was a pleasure to do business with cannon trading . i ' m definitely going to call them again . good experience\nlive quotes , charts news and research . daily email with trading levels and reports for the next day .\nin fact , they will be used for online futures trading in conjunction with respondent ' s other domains .\none of the most important ( and often overlooked\u2026 . ) aspects of day trading \u2013 learn to accept losses\nilan and his supporting staff have made my trading experience a personal journey of the highest caliber . they have always been there to answer my silly questions and provide sound advice and support . i am very pleased with the customer service and support and would recommend this company to anyone ; from someone considering trading commodities for the first time , to an experienced trader with years under the belt . here ' s to a great 2014 !\nat cannon trading , we deal with financial futures including us treasury bonds and treasury notes , foreign currencies and stock indices , as well as metals , energies , agricultural and livestock markets . we help traders attain knowledge about futures trading through either helping them fine tune their own strategies or develop new futures strategies while also providing helpful content through our knowledge base and weekly newsletter .\nthe field of programmed trading has grown exponentially over the last decade . the major factors to this growth include advances in programming technology and the ever expanding ease of access to a broadening number of futures markets . now , automated and managed futures trading take many forms - often too complex to evaluate or even to integrate with their trading platforms to implement . cannon trading co . brokers have years of experience with these programs . we can start from\nsquare one\nand help guide you in your system and platform selections . moreover , we can assist you with your entire set - up .\ncannon futures has consistently tried to be a place where the client / trader and broker work together as a team to assist the client in any way possible .\ncannon futures has been in business since 1988 , received several customer service awards , and has maintained its good standing with the nfa and cftc since its conception .\ni have experience in the futures industry from many different angles . starting on the floor of the chicago board of the trade to trading on the electronic screen and in charge of margin and risk for a fortune 500 company to working as a broker for cannon trading . i can tell my clients whole heartedly that our business here at cannon is to assist you the trader when needs arise . we don ' t call anyone who is not interested in trading . we do not make recommendations if one is not interested . we follow the markets , the industry and are here to aid our clients from simple issues such as ; how to place a trailing stop , how to trade real time market information updates ; weekly releases , monthly reports , etc . , . to complex option strategies and presenting managed account trading solutions . i have many clients who transferred from other firms and they tell me unilaterally \u201cyour quality of support and experience is unmatched \u201c i have always put the client first .\ni have been a client of cannon many years . jonathan day was my first broker , then ilan levy - mayer . for my style of trading , jonathan matched me with transact , which for me has been perfect . whether jonathan of times past or ilan , comments and helpful encouragement have been a hallmark of the brokerage , in my opinion . they are able at act quickly , resolve trading issues that may arise from time , and very knowledgeable about the trading industry . ilan has written some very helpful trading magazine articles , and brings a wealth of knowledge with his services . if i have had a problem , even on weekends , ilan is available and takes an account very seriously . truly exemplary service . i recommend cannon and ilan very highly .\nurltoken for futures trading information including alot of market commentary , commodities fundamental research and data on the futures markets .\nother services include worldwide trading of nonferrous scrap and other aluminum commodities . chino , ca 91710 . . . .\nas the industry has changed , cannon has always been mindful of the evolving environment and has always kept customer interests in mind . the team of brokers looks forward to working with customers and finding out whether the futures trading landscape is something that will work for the individual customer .\nat cannon trading , for a novice in the futures commodity trading market , we offer a plethora of futures trading educational resources and tools . for example , our futures forthright ebook is a compilation of some of the more well - received educational pieces we\u2019ve offered over our many years in the industry . our eight steps to successful futures day trading was written by our vice president . our educational piece on futures options trading \u2013 kind of a nuts - and - bolts presentation - lays out some of the more basic options strategies used in the markets . our futures market 101 piece is more of a nuts - and - bolts presentation \u2013it lays out some of the more basic concepts of trading . it may be one of the most important educational pieces we offer . and lastly , we offer a piece entitled , \u201ctop 50 futures trading rules . \u201d five hundred experienced futures brokers were asked what causes most futures traders to lose money . their answers reflect the trading experiences of more than ten thousand futures traders . you may recognize some of your own strengths and weaknesses .\nwhen considering complaint information , please take into account the company ' s size and volume of transactions , and understand that the nature of complaints and a firm ' s responses to them are often more important than the number of complaints .\ni am frequently asked , ( and many times i ask myself ) about the keys to trading success in general and futures trading in specific . the list is long and , to be honest , it is not an exact science\nn / a * visit our commodity brokers blog to read and leave comments on commodity brokers and commodity futures trading .\nthank you jason for the kind words and excellent feedback . we appreciate your business and wish you the best trading !\nsir frederick wood retired as chairman . he was succeeded by mike cannon , formerly head of us operations , with keith hopkins as group chief executive . croda singapore was formed .\nedgar lower , who had joined the company in 1932 as a 14 - year - old to help in the laboratory , became croda ' s first technical director . his particular interest was the use of lanolin as a natural ingredient in cosmetics .\ncroda chemicals europe was formed to improve the focus on the groups main markets , health care and personal care . croda today is a focused speciality chemicals company , selling an exciting range of naturally derived products . croda thailand was formed in bangkok .\nwe at cannon trading know that most self - directed traders don ' t require assistance from our in house brokers , but every once in a while and from time to time hiccups will occur in your daily trading ritual like your internet not working , your computer breaking down , or you are stuck in traffic . for no additional charge we are offering the cannon trading the day trader lifeline ( our just in case ) program , which will alllow you to call us for any emergency issue , like getting you out of a trade or to put a stop in . we can get this done quickly for you and without waiting on hold for 30 minutes like the big wire houses while precious minutes ticks away ."]}
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", "topic": 10}], "title": "john hancock financial", "paragraphs": ["john hancock created an index called the\njohn hancock investor sentiment index\nin 2011 .\njohn hancock life insurance company ( u . s . a . ) ( john hancock usa ) , john hancock life insurance company of new york ( john hancock new york ) , and john hancock retirement plan services , llc are collectively referred to as\njohn hancock\n.\njohn hancock advertisements and newspaper articles from the 1930s refer to it as the \u201cjohn hancock life insurance company\u201d .\njohn hancock advertisements and newspaper articles from the 1930s refer to it as the\njohn hancock life insurance company\n.\nboth john hancock life insurance company ( u . s . a . ) and john hancock life insurance company of new york do business under certain instances using the john hancock retirement plan services name .\njohn hancock was honored with the 2018 financial capability innovation award presented by the nation ' s leading educational technology innovator , everfi , inc . the award recognizes john hancock ' s . . .\non september 29 , 2003 , it was announced that manulife financial corp . was acquiring john hancock financial services , inc . for $ 10 . 4 billion .\njohn hancock is dedicated to providing innovative life insurance solutions to help you address a variety of financial planning goals and needs .\non april 29 , 2004 , the existence of john hancock financial services , inc . as an independent company formally ended .\ncompare data from john hancock investments funds with hundreds of other mutual funds and etfs .\njohn hancock advisers , llc is the investment advisor for the closed - end funds .\n1940s source refer to it as the\njohn hancock mutual life insurance company\n.\njohn hancock retirement plan services , llc offers administrative or recordkeeping services to sponsors and administrators of retirement plans . john hancock trust company llc provides trust and custodial services to such plans .\n, and other forms of business insurance . additional information about john hancock may be found at\napril 21 , 1862 , the charter of the john hancock mutual life insurance company was approved by john a . andrew , governor of massachusetts .\njohn hancock etfs are distributed by foreside fund services , llc , and are subadvised by dimensional fund advisors lp . foreside is not affiliated with john hancock funds , llc or dimensional fund advisors lp .\njohn hancock freedom 529 is an education savings plan offered by the education trust of alaska , managed by t . rowe price , and distributed by john hancock distributors llc through other broker - dealers that have a selling agreement with john hancock distributors llc . john hancock distributors llc is a member of finra and is listed with the municipal securities rulemaking board ( msrb ) . \u00a9 2018 john hancock . all rights reserved . information included in this material is believed to be accurate as of the printing date .\nmanulife continues to use the john hancock brand name for the majority of its u . s . businesses .\njohn hancock announced that linda watters , vice president , government relations , will retire on august 31 . watters will remain as a director on the john hancock ( usa ) board and as a director on . . .\nin 2000 , led by david f . d\u2019alessandro , the company \u201cdemutualized\u201d , meaning that \u201cjohn hancock mutual life insurance company\u201d formally ceased to exist , and a new company named \u201cjohn hancock financial services , inc . \u201d came into existence . policyholders received shares in the new company in exchange for giving up ownership in the old . life insurance continued to be sold by an entity known as the \u201cjohn hancock variable life insurance company\u201d , a subsidiary of john hancock financial services inc . on january 27 , 2000 , shares of hancock stock started to trade on the new york stock exchange under the symbol jhf .\njh enterprise\u00ae is a registered trademark by john hancock life insurance company ( u . s . a . ) .\njh signature\u2122 is a trademark of the group annuity contracts and recordkeeping agreements issued by john hancock life insurance company ( u . s . a . ) , used under license by john hancock life insurance company of new york .\nare you a journalist looking for information about john hancock ? please reach out to one of our public relations contacts .\nin 2000 , led by david f . d ' alessandro , the company\ndemutualized\n, meaning that\njohn hancock mutual life insurance company\nformally ceased to exist , and a new company named\njohn hancock financial services , inc .\ncame into existence . policyholders received shares in the new company in exchange for giving up ownership in the old . life insurance continued to be sold by an entity known as the\njohn hancock variable life insurance company\n, a subsidiary of john hancock financial services inc . on january 27 , 2000 , shares of hancock stock started to trade on the new york stock exchange under the symbol jhf .\n( jhfn ) is the retail distribution company of john hancock life insurance company , u . s . a . , which is a wholly owned subsidiary of manulife financial corporation .\n\u00a9 1999\u20132018 john hancock funds , llc and affiliated companies . member finra | sipc , 601 congress street , boston , ma 02210\njohn hancock financial is a subsidiary of manulife financial , one of the largest and strongest global insurance companies in the world . manulife financial\u2019s strength comes from its diversity of operations , solid market positions and strong management . the leadership has management depth , expertise and a common vision to be the most professional life insurance company in the world . to learn more about manulife . john hancock financial services is a unit of manulife financial corporation , a leading canadian - based financial - services group serving millions of customers principally in asia , canada and the us . manulife ranks as the 12th largest public life insurer in the world and the third - largest in north america based on market capitalization . ( source for rankings : thomson reuters john hancock provides solutions for eight of consumers\u2019 top 10 financial concerns , including the need to plan for retirement , the cost of healthcare / medical expenses , outliving savings and financial security after retirement . john hancock can be found at urltoken manulife financial corporation trades as \u2018mfc\u2019 on the tsx , nyse and pse , and under \u20180945\u2019 on the sehk .\nduring 2004 , manulife merged its original u . s . domiciled business units with the newly acquired company under the john hancock name .\njohn hancock created an index called the\njohn hancock investor sentiment index\nin 2011 . [ 3 ] the company describes the index as a\nquarterly measure of investors ' views on a range of investment choices , life goals and economic outlook .\n[ 3 ]\ngroup annuity contracts and recordkeeping agreements are issued by john hancock life insurance company ( u . s . a . ) , boston , ma ( not licensed in new york ) and john hancock life insurance company of new york , valhalla , new york . product features and availability may differ by state .\njohn hancock retirement plan services , llc , john hancock life insurance company ( u . s . a . ) and john hancock life insurance company of new york each make available a platform of investment alternatives to sponsors or administrators of retirement plans without regard to the individualized needs of any plan . unless otherwise specifically stated in writing , each such companies does not , and is not undertaking to , provide impartial investment advice or give advice in a fiduciary capacity .\njohn hancock retirement plan services can help you build a retirement plan program that puts participants first , providing you with the tools to address unique challenges and goals .\nat john hancock investments , we build funds based on investor needs , then search the world to find proven portfolio teams with specialized expertise for every strategy we offer .\nif you have a 401 ( k ) account with john hancock through your employer , you can log in to check your balance and keep track of your savings .\ning u . s . , inc . officially becomes voya financial , inc .\n2 as of december 31 , 2016 , john hancock life insurance company ( usa ) supported 43 , 943 plans , 1 , 589 , 390 participants , and $ 79 , 204 , 221 , 000 in fum assets . john hancock life insurance company of new york supported 2 , 401 plans , 73 , 311 participants , and $ 4 , 361 , 845 , 000 in fum assets . john hancock retirement plan services , llc supported 10 , 804 plans , 1 , 064 , 498 participants , and $ 60 , 694 , 019 , 000 in fum assets . approximate unaudited figures for john hancock retirement plan services division , provided on a u . s . statutory basis .\nprotect your family ' s financial future with life insurance that pays you back now .\nat john hancock , we know that no two individuals are alike . we offer tools , solutions , and advice to address the unique challenges and goals that come with retirement planning .\nin a memo to all employees , ceo marianne harrison announced the company would be returning to the back bay section of boston by the end of 2018 . the 1 , 100 employees will be moving into 200 berkeley street , sometimes known as the\nold john hancock building\nand 197 clarendon street . john hancock no longer has a presence in the back bay tower at 200 clarendon street , still known by many bostonians as the hancock tower . [ 2 ]\njohn hancock today expanded its behavioral and wellness - linked life insurance to include healthymind , a benefit designed to support the mental well - being of its customers through meditation and . . .\nin october 2017 , marianne harrison became the first female president and chief executive officer of john hancock . she earned a reported $ 4 . 4 million in compensation in 2017 . [ 4 ]\nthe john hancock investor sentiment index\u00ae reflects the percentage of investors who say they believe it is a\ngood\nor\nvery good\ntime to invest , minus those who feel the opposite .\nat john hancock we believe that our employees are our biggest asset . our culture fosters collaboration , and we recognize that we are our most successful when we can bring you innovative ideas from different perspectives .\nat john hancock we believe that social responsibility isn\u2019t just good practice , its good business . we invest in our community partners to help make them strong today and achieve their greatest potential in the future .\njohn hancock retirement plan services is steadfastly committed to helping you retire with dignity . our participants 1st \u00ae approach arms individuals with solutions , advice , and tools appropriate for their unique retirement challenges and goals .\n, economist with john hancock .\nthe djia is approximately 3 , 000 points higher now than it was at this time last year , and investors seem to be taking their cue from that .\n/ prnewswire / - - investor sentiment rose during the second half of 2016 and into the start of 2017 , buoyed by investors ' confidence in the improving stock market , according to the john hancock investor sentiment survey . the john hancock investor sentiment index\u00ae score for q1 2017 was + 29 , four points higher than when the survey was last conducted in q2 of 2016 , and ten points higher than one year ago in the first quarter of 2016 .\nas part of the company ' s\nback to basics\neffort , ing group sold the u . s . group reinsurance business to reinsurance group of america , inc . in january 2010 . the following month , the company closed a deal with lightyear capital for the purchase of financial network investment corporation , multi - financial securities corporation , and primevest financial services , which along with ing financial partners , inc . , collectively did business as ing advisors network . the three broker - dealers that were sold now operate at cetera financial group .\nthe manulife isi is a long - established research series in north america . the manulife isi has been measuring investor sentiment in canada for the past 17 years , and extended this to its john hancock operation in the u . s .\na july 2 , 1998 , boston herald story , john hancock mutual life insurance co . chairman , is quoted : \u201cwe have always said quite clearly that we are not for sale , \u201d [ stephen l . ] brown said , moving to kill speculation about possible deals with bankboston or fleet financial group . \u201cthere are simply no merger talks going on . \u201d\nvoya financial , inc . debuted in april and completed its rebranding in september . voya is an abstract name coined from the word \u2018voyage . \u2019 the name reflects momentum and optimism . it reminds us that a secure financial future is more than just reaching a destination ; it\u2019s about a journey to financial empowerment , and having positive experiences along the way .\na july 2 , 1998 , boston herald story , john hancock mutual life insurance co . chairman , is quoted :\nwe have always said quite clearly that we are not for sale ,\n[ stephen l . ] brown said , moving to kill speculation about possible deals with bankboston or fleet financial group .\nthere are simply no merger talks going on .\nthe house financial services committee began debate on september 11 , 2003 and held multiple hearings over the next several weeks . in supporting the bills , republicans focused on gse\u2019s potential impact on the broader financial system . democrats focused solely on the mortgage lending targets , stating there was no risk to the broader financial system because the federal government would bail out the gses if necessary .\nafter two years of transforming the strategy , financial profile , and culture of the company , ing u . s . began trading as a public company on the nyse under the ticker symbol voya , which represents its future brand identity , voya financial .\nnot sure where to start ? a financial advisor can help you plan , implement , and manage your investment and retirement goals .\nfannie mae\u2019s reported financial results follow generally accepted accounting principles to the letter\u2026 . there should be no question about our accounting . \u201d\nbarack obama had three strong impacts on the financial crisis , placing him easily in the top 20 people to have caused it .\n: mr . dodd received questionably favorable treatment from one of the housing bubble\u2019s top non - gse subprime offenders , countrywide financial . countrywide established a special\nbravo ! i\u2019m speechless and can\u2019t believe you compiled such an impressively detailed account of the events leading up to the financial fiasco . superb read ! !\npresident obama is using the financial crisis to make americans doubt themselves , their values , and the very system they had believed enabled their specialness . in the vacuum of this doubt , he is moving his agenda to radically alter the fiber of what it means to be american . \u2013 tj hancock ( american )\nhalf of investors ( 51 percent ) report being in a better financial position now compared to two years ago , significantly more than the share who felt this way one year ago ( 41 percent ) . consistent with prior surveys , nearly half believe they will be in a better financial position two years in the future ( 48 percent ) .\n[ \u2026 ] mac in 2005 , but barney frank and chris dodd kept that from happening . a little background : housing bubble , financial crisis \u2013 what happened , who is responsible tj hancock _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ make sure you are right and then go ahead . davy [ \u2026 ]\n( d - ma ) who nearly became president in 2004 and whose support would have been key in preventing investigations into fannie\u2019s illegal accounting that masked its central role in financial crisis .\n. manulife financial corporation trades as ' mfc ' on the tsx , nyse and pse , and under ' 945 ' on the sehk . manulife can be found on the internet at\nyour clients trust you to bring them the advantages of a strong and solid financial leader . our experience and expertise are here for you . familiarize yourself with our suite of products to better serve your clients .\nwhile democrats have advocated lifting restrictions on fannie mae and freddie mac , the bush administration and the federal reserve have insisted that the companies deserve close scrutiny because of their large role in the mortgage and financial markets .\n, our group of companies offers clients a diverse range of financial protection products and wealth management services through its extensive network of employees , agents and distribution partners . assets under management and administration by manulife and its subsidiaries were\ninvestor sentiment survey is a poll of affluent investors . the survey measures investors ' feelings about the current economic climate and their evaluations of what represents a good or bad investment given the current environment . the poll also asks consumers about their confidence in reaching key financial goals and their attitudes toward specific financial products and services . this online survey was conducted by independent research firm greenwald & associates . a total of 1 , 017 investors were surveyed from\nunder senate rules , any legislation not passed into law by the end of the session automatically expires , and that\u2019s exactly what democrat stonewalling achieved . the 108 th congress ended in january 2005 , and with it , the senate bill . senator charles hagel ( r - ne ) re - introduced the on january 26 , 2005 , with the co - sponsorship of john mccain ( r - az ) , elizabeth dole ( r - nc ) and john sununu ( r - nh ) .\nfinancial crises just do not happen overnight and for no special reason . the changes to the gse system that really enabled the financial crisis began in the mid - 1990s . no one change , especially at the beginning , caused the crisis by itself , but all the pieces were essentially in place by the wind down of the enron scandal in 2001 . at that point , it became a matter of reversing course in washington , which can be a curiously difficult thing to do .\nfrom 1995 \u2013 2008 , democrats chris dodd , barack obama and john kerry received more fannie mae money that any politician . remarkably , obama places as number two despite having been in the senate less than four years , versus kerry\u2019s 23 and dodd\u2019s 34 .\nif you are interested in learning more about our products , we suggest that you contact your financial advisor . if you ' re not currently working with an advisor , we encourage you explore the benefits to consider making one a part of your strategy .\nwhen rahm emanuel joined the house of representatives in january 2003 , democrats gave him a seat on the financial services committee , where he served under barney frank blocking effective gse regulation efforts . democrats also gave mr . emanuel a seat on the subcommittee that directly oversaw fannie mae and freddie mac \u2013 despite having served as freddie director during the scandalous accounting . a major initiative at freddie during mr . emanuel\u2019s directorship was campaigning congress against regulations that would add transparency to the gse\u2019s financial health or potentially restrict its mortgage lending activities .\n, 2017 . respondents were selected from among members of research now ' s online research panel . to qualify , respondents were required to participate at least to some extent in their household ' s financial decision - making process , have a household income of at least\nputting barney frank and chris dodd in charge of financial market \u201creform\u201d is yours to come to peace with\u2026 same exact thing democrat party leadership did by putting jamie gorelick on the 9 - 11 commission after she wrote the gorelick wall that was perhaps the number one factor in the communication breakdown before the attack . yes , the same jamie gorelick dems made vice chairman of fannie mae in 1997 without one stitch of high - level financial market experience . also , yours to come to peace with . the fact that senior fannie executives \u2014 who were cooking the books so badly american taxpayers are still paying the tab \u2014 gave barack obama , while a first - term senator , more money than any other politician in the history of fannie , before or since , followed only by chris dodd and john kerry\u2026also yours\u2026\nclick here to view a prospectus or summary prospectus . you may also request one from your financial advisor or by calling us at 800 - 225 - 5291 . the prospectus includes investment objectives , risks , fees , expenses , and other information that you should consider carefully before investing .\nto be sure , investors report plenty of concerns in the john hancock survey . topping the list is the cost of health care , with 56 percent expressing great concern , and a third saying they are greatly concerned over potential changes to the affordable care act . forty - two percent are very concerned about global terrorism . investors are concerned , though less so than in previous quarters , about the level of the national debt , and interest rates . fewer are concerned about the unemployment rate , and more investors feel it is now a good time to start a business , switch jobs , or retire .\nwe strive to be a source of hope and trust , offering a solid foundation for the financial future of our clients . in all that we do we focus on making a difference - not only with our products , but in our community , in the lives of our employees , and for the environment .\nabout manulife investor sentiment index in asia . manulife ' s investor sentiment index in asia ( manulife isi ) is a half - yearly , proprietary survey measuring and tracking investors ' views across eight markets in the region on their attitudes towards key asset classes and issues related to personal financial planning . the manulife isi is based on 500 online interviews in each market of hong kong , china , taiwan , japan , singapore , malaysia , indonesia and the philippines . respondents are middle class to affluent investors , aged 25 years and above who are primary decision maker of financial matters in the household and currently have investment products .\n\u201cwe are concerned that if effective regulatory legislation for the housing - finance government sponsored enterprises ( gses ) is not enacted this year , american taxpayers will continue to be exposed to the enormous risk that fannie mae and freddie mac pose to the housing market , the overall financial system , and the economy as a whole . \u201d\nreceivership was a key provision , because it would be a strong step towards separating gse liabilities from the us federal government \u2014 and telling the financial markets that the federal government not bail fannie mae out if it took met financial difficulties due to taking on inordinate risk . if fannie essentially went bankrupt , it was strongly implied \u2013 even stated outright by democrats during 2003 congressional hearings \u2013 that the us federal government would back fannie . the receivership would eliminate politicians\u2019 ability to \u201cdance the potomac two - step\u201d on the issue\u2026publicly stating the government does not guarantee fannie\u2019s individual securitized mortgages , while also stating the government stands behind fannie in the event that fannie runs into serious financial trouble . in absence of government backing , fannie would have to act more like an independent company in charge of its own risk profile . any investor doing business with fannie mae would therefore have to do the same . receivership would be akin to bankruptcy reorganization , in which investors were often not paid what they put in .\nthe new lines of business aspect had a backstory . from the beginning of the clinton cra changes through 1998 , fannie\u2019s assistant director for product initiatives was herb moses , who was \u2014 in their words \u2014 \u201cspouse\u201d with barney frank ( d - ma ) , the democrats\u2019 ranking member on the house financial services committee , which oversaw gses .\n, the clinton - appointed ceo , received over $ 90 million . jamie gorelick \u2014 a top clinton administration lawyer whom he appointed in 1997 to be fannie mae vice chairman despite having no formal financial experience \u2013 received over $ 26 million . just by way of reference , in 2002 , 21 senior fannie mae executives received over $ 1 million each .\nif your state or your designated beneficiary\u2019s state offers a 529 plan , you may want to consider what , if any , potential state income - tax or other state benefits it offers , such as financial aid , scholarship funds , and protection from creditors , before investing . state tax or other benefits should be one of many factors to be considered prior to making an investment decision . please consult with your financial , tax , or other advisor about how these state benefits , if any , may apply to your specific circumstances . you may also contact your state 529 plan or any other 529 education savings plan to learn more about their features . please contact your financial consultant or call 866 - 222 - 7498 to obtain a plan disclosure document or prospectus for any of the underlying funds . the plan disclosure document contains complete details on investment objectives , risks , fees , charges , and expenses , as well as more information about municipal fund securities and the underlying investment companies that should be considered before investing . please read the plan disclosure document carefully prior to investing .\nby then , auditors were deep into another freddie accounting scandal . management had improperly failed to recognize declines in value on a meaningful portion of the $ 260 billion in mortgages it owned . through its accounting methods , management was squeezing optimal earnings out of the machine , but illegally glossing over freddie\u2019s true financial position\u2026health\u2026in other words , it was juicing the income statement by bastardizing the balance sheet .\nas ranking house financial services committee ranking democrat , mr . frank led dems\u2019 house effort to loosen mortgage lending standards and defend gses from republican regulation attempts . he also made statements to lead investors to believe that , while the federal government would not guarantee individual fannie mortgage issues , it would fund fannie if buying fannie mae\u2019s securities involved little risk because the implied federal guarantee was quite real . for instance ,\ndespite the evidence presented by ofheo , deloitte & touche , the sec , and several financial analysts , democrats never wavered in shielding fannie mae from effectively increased regulation or transparency . despite the regulatory bills passing out of committees in the house and senate , and passing the full house , it never had a chance of being enacted as long as senate democrats remained unified in opposition \u2014 it needed five democrats ; none stepped forward .\nthe bush proposal generated bills in the house and senate . according to the congressional research service , each bill would have replaced the weak gse regulator with one that was independent of congressional political pressures and independently responsible for gse \u201c safety , soundness , and mission regulation . \u201d if the new regulator determined that fannie or freddie was in financial distress , it could put them into receivership , limiting their activities until safety and soundness could be regained .\nwhat does that have to do with dems overtly stonewalling any look into fannie and freddie while overtly telling fannie and freddie to pump the system with bad loans ? i don\u2019t disagree with the spirit of your last comment\u2026government was pumping the system with bad loans . yes it was . government is now doing the same with treasuries . who was behind that ? the democrat party plain as day . key points follow : 1 ) politicians\u2019 meddling \u2014 not at all capitalism \u2014 enabled and promoted the financial crisis . yes , ronald reagan\u2019s statement that the 9 most terrifying words in the english language are , \u201ci\u2019m from the government , and i\u2019m here to help\u201d was perhaps never so accurately displayed ; 2 ) the democrat party \u2014 at a very high level \u2014 had a significant , direct and overt role in pushing the financial system into crisis , then executed a plan to benefit from that crisis \u2014 plain as day ; 3 ) at an individual level , several naive and / or unprincipled republican and democrat politicians somewhat unwittingly participated . you only need look so far as artur davis , one of the key dems on the house financial services committee , whom dem leadership directed to run interference on republican efforts to reign in fannie and freddie ; once he saw what was really going on , he called it out and has now switched parties \u2014 plain as day .\nhelping you and your family realize your financial goals is our top priority . we design products that work for you throughout every stage of your life . we\u2019re reinvigorating life insurance by partnering with vitality to reward policy - holders for leading healthier lives , providing unique investment perspectives with our manager of managers model , and we\u2019re finding new ways to put participants first on their way to retirement . above all else our goal is to put you , our customer , first .\nequitable life insurance company of iowa was founded in 1867 by 15 prominent citizens of des moines , iowa . in 1888 , co - founder f . m . hubbell became president of the company . many of his descendants would assume the same role , most recently frederick s . hubbell ( 1987 ) , who retired as an executive board member of ing group in 2006 , and later joined the board of ing u . s . , inc . and voya financial , inc .\nin the case of the housing crisis , that power , as president clinton stated above , was the democrat party . democrats united to steadfastly resist many repeated efforts to effectively increase transparency with regard to gse accounting and mortgage market activities . in a nutshell , as congressman artur davis stated \u2014 who was one of those democrat on the house financial service committee \u2014 they were worried that increased transparency would slow gses\u2019 mortgage buying , because investors might stop giving money to gses so freely and at such low interest rates .\n2 ) it gave gmac financial services $ 3 . 8 billion of taxpayer funds , on top of the $ 12 . 5 billion it had already extended in a bail out . until recently , gmac was general motors\u2019 finance unit , but it is now a government bank holding company . the new investment makes the us federal government gmac\u2019s majority owner . gmac suffered badly from risky mortgage market activities but , as what is supposed to be its primary business , it essentially controls the sales network for general motors and chrysler cars .\nreliastar ' s predecessor northwestern national life insurance company ( nwnl ) was founded in 1885 in minneapolis . it grew into one of the largest financial services companies in the u . s . , offering life insurance , annuities , mutual funds , group insurance and reinsurance . in 1967 , it purchased north atlantic life insurance company of jericho , ny . in 1977 , it acquired northern life insurance company of seattle . these companies were unified under the reliastar brand in 1995 . the company continued to grow through acquisitions , including pilgrim funds , a mutual funds business acquired in 1999 .\nrepublicans moved swiftly to enact a stronger gse regulatory framework\u2026 democrats dug trenches and defended . please recall \u2013 if investors become more skeptical about fannie\u2019s health , they would not purchase as many of fannie\u2019s repackaged mortgage securities , at least not at market - low interest rates . that situation would reduce fannie\u2019s ability to buy mortgages , particularly in the risky subprime market . this was something democrats wanted to avoid , at severe cost if necessary . one way to counter the increased risk perception was to directly state that , while the government does not guarantee fannie\u2019s individual securitized mortgage issues , the federal government would , in fact , step in to bail fannie out if it got into serious financial trouble . during a congressional hearing ,\n3 ) the obama \u201cpay czar\u201d made public statements supporting multi - million - dollar incentive - based compensation packages for senior fannie mae and freddie mac executives\u2026despite exactly that structure having been singled out by regulators as a primary cause of the gse violations that enabled the housing / financial crisis . the obama administration is incentivizing fannie\u2019s and freddie\u2019s ceos with up to $ 6 million per year , and senior executives can also receive hefty cash payouts under a similar target - based structure as existed during the bubble . both companies / agencies currently operate under taxpayer - funded bailout . the pay czar cited the unique stresses of the jobs , despite the fact that they can now make roughly 12 - times more than the president of the united states .\ndespite the crisis they enabled , democrats are attempting , successfully , to restart fannie\u2019s and freddie\u2019s ability to take more risk . the attempt currently has two major parts : fund the agencies / companies with more taxpayer money , and remove regulations that restrict their activities in the high - risk loan market . key to the democrat deregulation push is lowering the capital commitment ( raising financial leverage ) so people and speculators can get mortgages by putting less of their own funds at risk . this reduced capital requirement was a hallmark of the democrats\u2019 deregulation push during the housing bubble , and it has two primary effects\u2026 enable people with lower incomes to obtain higher - risk mortgages , and enable investor - speculators ( such as valerie jarrett pre - obama administration ) to obtain government - backed mortgages by putting less of their own money at risk . as the housing bubble popped , many speculators simply walked away from their mortgages because they had so little of their own funds tied up in the transaction\u2026since they obtained the mortgage through a \u201ccorporation\u201d of whatever sort , their personal credit records were unaffected .\nrahm emanuel is well known as a chicago - based democrat party political power broker . he began his career with a local community organization and was a key fundraiser for richard daley\u2019s 1989 chicago mayoral campaign ; a position mr . daley holds to this day . mr . emanuel then spearheaded fund raising for bill clinton\u2019s 1992 presidential campaign , attracting a then - unheard - of $ 72 million through his connections network . president clinton rewarded him with a white house advisory post in 1993 , and very soon after appointed richard daley\u2019s brother , william , to be a fannie mae director . inside the clinton administration , mr . emanuel coordinated political fund flows among democrat party politicians and was a key strategist for clinton - era health care legislation . he left the administration in 1998 to join investment banking firm wasserstien perella . in less than four years as a banker , rahm emanuel earned $ 16 . 2 million by raising funds for investment projects , including real estate , and planning corporate mergers . in 2000 , while mr . emanuel was still a banker , president clinton gave him the freddie mac directorship . this period in the latter clinton administration years , was arguably designed to be a key acceleration period of the housing / financial crisis . when his directorship neared expiration in 2001 , the democrat party gave mr . emanuel the nomination to be congressional representative from a staunchly democrat chicago district . the previous rep , rod blagojevich , had resigned to become illinois governor .\nsave on your premiums and get valuable rewards and discounts by simply living a healthy life .\ntry the college savings tool and see how you can start saving for school this summer .\nhere\u2019s the low down for the real world : savings are everything . here\u2019s a few ways to get ahead with retirement planning .\nfrom college savings to life insurance , we have policy answers and helpful documents here .\na passionate and experienced team of professionals whose guidance allows us to help our clients reach their full potential .\nservicing more than 57 , 000 plans and helping over 2 . 7 million participants 2\nby answering a few simple questions , this tool can help you evaluate factors that you can change , and ones that are beyond your control , for a complete picture of your what your retirement might look like .\n/ / 1 2016 plansponsor magazine recordkeeper survey ( ye 2015 data ) ; june 2016 . data for this survey was collected in early 2016 and represents year - end 2015 . sixty dc providers responded representing the insurance , mutual fund and payroll industries .\nare you looking for unlimited opportunities to develop and succeed ? we offer work that challenges and makes a difference within a flexible and supportive environment , so you can help our customers achieve their dreams and aspirations .\nas a global company with offices in the united states , canada , and asia , our size and the variety of products and services we offer creates a wide range of rewarding career directions .\nwhere will your journey take you ? take a look at some potential career directions and see what interests you .\nare you ready to apply your knowledge in the real world ? find out more about how you can give yourself a competitive advantage with our student and new graduate programs .\nmeet the experienced team of professionals who guide us in fulfilling our commitments , both to our employees and to those we serve .\nfor inquiries related to this message please contact support . for sales inquiries , please visit urltoken\nif you believe this to be in error , please confirm below that you are not a robot by clicking\ni ' m not a robot\nbelow .\nplease make sure your browser supports javascript and cookies and that you are not blocking them from loading . for more information you can review the terms of service and cookie policy .\ncitistreet was one of the nation ' s largest retirement plan recordkeepers , offering products and services for defined contribution , defined benefit and health and welfare plans . the\nciti\nin citistreet originated as h . c . copeland and associates in 1976 . copeland administered and serviced retirement plans in the education , government and healthcare market segments . the\nstreet\nin citistreet dates back to the mid - 1970s , offering recordkeeping , fiduciary , investment - management , and communications services for a variety of plans . the two businesses were merged to become citistreet in april 2000 .\naetna life insurance company was incorporated in connecticut in 1853 . from 1861 aetna began to expand its product range turning the company into a multiple - line insurer . in order to focus mainly on health insurance , aetna started selling parts of its business .\nfurman selz was founded in the u . s . in 1973 as a research - driven investment boutique . it was an employee - owned investment bank with offices throughout the united states and in london , dublin and tokyo . furman selz ' s investment banking , securities brokerage activities and asset management activities were integrated into various ing businesses .\nlife of georgia insurance company was acquired by nationale - nederlanden in 1979 , resulting in a considerable increase in activities in the united states .\nthe security life of denver insurance company was established in 1928 as a life and health insurer . in 1940 , it expanded into reinsurance and group insurance . it became part of nationale - nederlanden in 1977 . in 2004 , southland life of ing group was added to life of denver .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\n\u201ci think that the responsibility that the democrats had may rest more in resisting any efforts by republicans in the congress , or by me when i was president , to put some standards and tighten up a little on fannie mae and freddie mac . \u201d\nlike a lot of my democratic colleagues i was too slow to appreciate the recklessness of fannie and freddie . i defended their efforts to encourage affordable homeownership when in retrospect i should have heeded the concerns raised by their regulator in 2004 . frankly , i wish my democratic colleagues would admit when it comes to fannie and freddie , we were wrong . \u201d\ngovernment sponsored enterprises ( gses ) essentially control the mortgage market . fannie mae , freddie mac and ginnie mae are the three main gses . when someone gets a mortgage from a bank or mortgage broker , that lender can hold the mortgage , but more often sells it to a gse . the ability to sell the mortgage generates much of the mortgage volume we see today . brokers can not hold mortgages , and banks can not tie a majority of their funds up for roughly 30 years . when you originate or refinance a mortgage , ask about what role fannie mae plays in your obtaining to obtain the loan , you are very likely to hear that it is quite significant . today , fannie and freddie alone either own or guarantee roughly more than half of the nation\u2019s outstanding mortgage total ( the ratio would be higher if not for estimated private arrangements ) . among new originations , government or government \u201csponsored\u201d organizations have a hand in 9 of 10 , according to the wall street journal .\ngses get the money to buy mortgages from selling bonds to investors\u2026you , me , mutual funds , etc . because gses are linked to the us federal government , which has the safest credit rating in the world ( currently ) , investors buy those bonds while demanding low interest payments in return . someone who gets a mortgage pays much higher interest rates than gses do . gses therefore raise money at low rates and purchase mortgages that pay higher rates . they keep some of the mortgages , and resell the rest just as the banks did with them . one big difference\u2026 when fannie mae , for example , resells a mortgage it has purchased \u2014 it typically guarantees the payments . whether fannie keeps the mortgages , or guarantees and resells them , it assumes the risks that the mortgage holder may not be able to repay , or that the interest rate environment could change , leaving it stuck with worse - than - market payment terms .\nthe more mortgages gses buy , the more profits they can make\u2026assuming everyone pays their mortgage on time . fannie must pay its creditors on time , but the people who get the mortgages are not always able to do the same . there comes a point at which simply buying mortgages to generate additional revenues becomes counter productive for fannie .\nif gses obey standard accounting rules , investors would know right away if that point of diminishing returns is being reached . as we learned this decade with the enron , worldcomm , and bernie madoff scandals , if a company wildly violates those rules , management could paint nearly any picture it designs , at least until something radically changes to make the problem impossible to hide . by far the largest and most active of the gses\u2026fannie mae would put the entire economic system at risk if its management pulled a madoff . because fannie is government sponsored , that could never happen unless some very powerful force assisted the cover up , either overtly or inadvertently .\nin 1995 , the clinton administration changed the law governing gses\u2019 mission \u2014 the community reinvestment act ( cra ) \u2014 to encourage more lending in poor neighborhoods . previously , the cra directed government to monitor banks\u2019 lending practices to make sure they did not violate fair lending rules in poor neighborhoods . with the 1995 change , the government published each bank\u2019s lending activity and started giving bank ratings based primarily upon the amount of lending it performed in poor neighborhoods . these changes empowered community organizations , such as acorn , to pressure banks to increase lending activities in poorer neighborhoods \u2014 which involved reducing mortgage loan standards \u2014 or face backlash from those organizations\u2019 private and political associates . for instance , if chase made 100 mortgages in a poor chicago district , and countrywide 150 , the government would likely give chase a lower cra rating , and community organizers could pressure politicians to make it more difficult for chase to get licensed to do full ranges of business in new areas of the country . low cra ratings could also disadvantage chase with regard to government lending programs and make it more difficult for chase to participate in mergers and acquisitions .\nthrough fannie mae , the government controlled banks\u2019 mortgage lending activity rates . as long as fannie was willing to buy these mortgages , banks had no problem lowering their standards if necessary , making the loans and selling them off to fannie mae . banks could even buy the mortgages back from fannie mae , with fannie\u2019s payment guarantee , thereby eliminating the credit risk ( as long as fannie was government backed ) . now , if the us federal government is behind fannie \u2013 and the government has a perfect credit record \u2013 there is really little worry for banks , so they might as well make all the mortgages fannie mae is willing to buy , and purchase all the guaranteed debt fannie puts up for sale . however , to the extent investors ever believed fannie was just like any other company \u2014 without the us government guaranteeing its debts , at least in bulk \u2014 well that would be a different story . the risks involved would go from theoretically near zero , to well , who knows\u2026 throughout the congressional debate on gse regulations in 2003 - 2005 , senior congressional democrats repeatedly inferred \u2014 even directly stated on at least one public occasion \u2014 the us federal government would bail fannie mae out if required .\nin written law , the us government only 100 % guarantees ginnie mae . the other major two gses , fannie mae and freddie mac , exist in more of a grey area . nothing explicitly states the federal government is 100 % behind them , but it has always been implied . that is why statements of top government officials in the run up to the bubble are so very important , as are actions like the us president personally appointing fannie\u2019s ceo and directors .\nfrom 1993 - 1999 , the clinton administration replaced many of fannie mae\u2019s key executives , including the ceo , the ceo\u2019s number two , and nearly half the board of directiors . as a government sponsored enterprise ( gse ) , the president had the authority to make those appointments . the board , which increasingly consisted of presidential appointments , then worked with the new ceo to change fannie mae executives\u2019 salary structures in order to incentivize them to reach higher mortgage targets . more specifically , the board promised senior executive millions in bonuses each year as long as fannie reported certain earnings figures . just a quick reminder\u2026 fannie\u2019s ability to reach earnings targets is directly related to the number of mortgages it buys , as long as those mortgages do not default or as long as fannie executives do not recognize negative changes in the payment flow .\nbetween 1994 and 2004 , fannie executives improperly reported $ 10 . 6 billion of earnings .\nthat came into sharp focus on 9 - 11 . her policy , which became known as the \u201c\n\u201d established barriers that prevented federal anti - terrorist criminal investigators from accessing various federal records and databases\u2026one of the top causes for the 9 - 11 intelligence failure . and jamie gorelick\u2019s curious appointments did not stop with fannie mae\u2026 democrats selected her to serve on the 9 - 11 commission ; the official government investigation into what happened from an intelligence standpoint , and why . she was in the perfect spot to head off the \u201cgorelick wall\u201d from being a\nthe only way to change the structure put in place in before 2000 would have been to forcibly replace the board of directors and senior management\u2026but for that , the president would need hard evidence that justified cause . as far as washington insiders publicly knew , all fannie mae was doing was helping poor people buy homes and , in the process , boosting economic activity . who could argue with that ? certainly not any nationally - elected politician ."]}
{"id": 56450, "summary": [{"text": "sia engineering company limited ( commonly abbreviated as siaec ) ( sgx : s59 ) is a singaporean company , specialising in aircraft maintenance , repair and overhaul ( mro ) services in the asia-pacific and is part of the singapore airlines group .", "topic": 29}, {"text": "the company has a client base of more than 80 international carriers and aerospace equipment manufacturers .", "topic": 8}, {"text": "it provides line maintenance services at singapore changi airport for more than 60 international carriers , as well as airframe and component overhaul on some of the most advanced and widely used commercial aircraft in the world . ", "topic": 29}], "title": "sia engineering company", "paragraphs": ["sia engineering company limited\u2019s iss governance qualityscore as of n / a is n / a .\nread about all the press releases on sia engineering company , our joint ventures , as well as important information on our customers .\nsia engineering company ( siaec ) , together with its 25 joint ventures and subsidiaries across 8 countries , form the siaec group .\nsia engineering : incorporates additive flight solutions . ( shareinvestor express / 03 jul 2018 10 : 21 )\nsingapore - listed sia engineering company ( siaec ) has agreed to establish a joint venture in singapore for engine overhaul with ohio - based ge aviation , the two companies said in a joint statement on tuesday evening .\nsia engineering company ltd ( siaec ) is a leading company providing total aircraft maintenance , repair and overhaul ( mro ) solutions to an expanding client base of 80 international airlines . its six hangars and 22 in - house workshops in singapore provide complete conversion and modification services for airframes and aircraft .\nthe sia engineering company ' s ( siaec ) training academy provides a robust curriculum of aerospace - related training programs to meet the training needs of our employees and those of our subsidiaries , joint - venture companies and strategic customers / partners .\nplease note that sia engineering company does not request for payment , fees or purchase of any software for the processing of job applications either directly or through its appointed agencies . should you be advised otherwise , please email us the details to siaec @ urltoken .\nmr david joyce , president & chief executive officer of ge aviation ( on the left ) , and mr png kim chiang , chief executive officer of sia engineering company ( on the right ) , at the paris airshow 2017 , announcing the engine overhaul joint venture .\nwe offer comprehensive engineering and component support programmes that can be customised to provide total support to our airline customers .\nsia engineering company\u2019s success and growing global operations depend on a team of highly skilled and well - trained professionals . it is constantly looking out for talented , hardworking and energetic individuals who enjoy working in a fast - paced and dynamic environment , thrive on challenges and are willing to learn to keep abreast of the latest in aviation technology .\nsia engineering company limited has , together with its joint venture partner pratt & whitney agreed to integrate the operations of their singapore based joint venture companies , component aerospace singapore pte . ltd . and international aerospace tubes - asia pte . ltd . , with cas being the entity to hold the businesses and capabilities of iat - a . . .\nfind out what analysts are calling on the forward earnings of a company in our comprehensive consensus estimates coverage .\nsia engineering company limited today announced it has , together with its joint venture partner pratt & whitney agreed to integrate the operations of their singapore based joint venture companies , component aerospace singapore private limited ( cas ) and international aerospace tubes - asia private limited ( iat - a ) , with cas being the entity to hold the businesses and capabilities of iat - a .\nsia engineering company ' s success and growing global operations depend on a team of highly skilled and well - trained professionals . as part of our expansion plan , we are constantly looking out for talented , hardworking and energetic individuals who enjoy working in a fast - paced and dynamic environment , thrive on challenges and are willing to learn to keep abreast of the latest in aviation technology .\nsia engineering company limited (\nsiaec\n) and ge aviation (\nge\n) have agreed to establish a new engine overhaul joint venture based in singapore . the joint venture will provide a full range of engine maintenance , repair and overhaul ( mro ) services for the ge90 and ge9x engines . the ge90 engine exclusively powers the boeing 777 - 300er and 777 - 200lr , and the ge9x engine is the sole engine selection for the boeing 777x aircraft .\ncompanies doing share buyback are usually an indication that the company ' s management thinks the shares are undervalued . analyse the recent share buybacks here .\nresearch the best high yield stocks by analysing the dividend history of each company and gain new insights into the dividend trend using our financial charts .\nle bourget , france - - sia engineering company limited (\nsiaec\n) and ge aviation (\nge\n) have agreed to establish a new engine overhaul joint venture based in singapore . the joint venture will provide a full range of engine maintenance , repair and overhaul ( mro ) services for the ge90 and ge9x engines . the ge90 engine exclusively powers the boeing 777 - 300er and 777 - 200lr , and the ge9x engine is the sole engine selection for the boeing 777x aircraft .\ncompilation of company ' s profit and loss , balance sheet and cash flow statement . allows quick comparison of quarterly , bi - annual or annual results .\nsiaec looks for the best and brightest talents \u2013 individuals with good academic and co - curricular records . scholars will undergo annual internships at siaec , guided by a mentor , and participate in various cross - divisional projects and events . scholars will join the company as executives and be groomed into the company\u2019s future leaders .\nthe joint venture will handle work from the sia group , as well as third party mro work . it will also create jobs , training and provide additional service offerings in singapore .\nthis partnership , which is expected to have benefits to and beyond the sia group , is made possible by singapore airlines ' announcement in february 2017 of a letter of intent for 39 boeing widebody aircraft valued at $ 13 . 8 billion , which includes 20 777 - 9s powered by ge9x engines . sia is also a major operator of ge90 - powered 777 - 300ers .\nthis partnership , which is expected to yield benefits to and beyond the sia group , is made possible by singapore airlines ' announcement in february 2017 of a letter of intent for 39 boeing widebody aircraft valued at us $ 13 . 8 billion , which includes 20 777 - 9s powered by ge9x engines . sia is also a major operator of ge90 - powered 777 - 300ers .\nbased in singapore to handle sia group as well as third party mro work , the joint venture will also present opportunities for singapore , in terms of job creation , training and additional service offerings at the singapore hub .\nthe 25 ventures with original equipment manufacturers and strategic partners in singapore , australia , hong kong , indonesia , japan , philippines , united states , taiwan and vietnam increase the depth and breadth of the company ' s service offerings . siaec has approvals from 27 national aviation regulatory authorities to provide mro services for aircraft registered in the u . s . , europe , china and other countries .\noriginally established on 01 - may - 1947 ( as malayan airways ) singapore airlines , the flagship airline of the singapore airlines group , is the parent company to a number of full - service and low - cost airlines as well as other aviation - related businesses worldwide . the group is headquartered on the grounds of changi international airport and is listed on the singapore exchange ( sgx : c6l ) . the singaporean government ' s investment arm , temasek holdings hold majority ownership ( 54 . 5 % ) of the group .\n, and compensation values are for the last fiscal year ending on that date . pay includes salary , bonuses , etc . exercised is the value of options exercised during the fiscal year . currency in sgd .\nthe pillar scores are audit : n / a ; board : n / a ; shareholder rights : n / a ; compensation : n / a .\nscores indicate decile rank relative to index or region . a decile score of 1 indicates lower governance risk , while 10 indicates higher governance risk .\nif you are looking for a challenging and fulfilling career , please refer to the positions listed here .\nthe siaec group provides extensive maintenance , repair and overhaul ( mro ) of aircraft to more than 80 international airlines worldwide .\nwith certifications from more than 20 airworthiness authorities , siaec ' s six hangars and 22 in - house workshops in singapore provide complete mro services in airframe , component , engine , aircraft conversions and modifications to major airlines from four continents . our component , engine and modifications joint ventures forged with the world ' s leading engine and component manufacturers , further deepen our mro service offerings .\nat singapore changi airport , siaec provides line maintenance services to more than 50 airlines passing through singapore . we ensure a high level of punctuality for all our customers ' flight departures . beyond singapore , our growing network of line maintenance support is extended to airports in australia , hong kong , indonesia , japan , philippines , united states and vietnam .\nwith our comprehensive and integrated mro solutions , we are dedicated to providing on - time deliveries and meeting every need of our customers .\nto support the growing demand for qualified and skilled technical personnel in the aerospace industry , the training academy aims to be a centre of excellence for aerospace training and solutions . supported by siaec ' s rich heritage and experience as a leader in aircraft maintenance , repair and overhaul ( mro ) , our portfolio of training programs are developed by a team of qualified and experienced instructors and delivered via various methodologies including classroom training , practical training and e - learning .\nthe academy is committed to be a valuable business partner to organisations within the aerospace industry , as well as facilitating the professional growth and development of industry personnel .\nfor inquiries related to this message please contact support . for sales inquiries , please visit urltoken\nif you believe this to be in error , please confirm below that you are not a robot by clicking\ni ' m not a robot\nbelow .\nplease make sure your browser supports javascript and cookies and that you are not blocking them from loading . for more information you can review the terms of service and cookie policy .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 frameset / / en\nurltoken\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml + rdfa 1 . 0 / / en\nurltoken\nthe formation of the joint venture , where ge will have a 51 % equity stake and siaec holding the remaining 49 % , is subject to finalisation of the definitive agreements and receipt of required regulatory approvals .\nthe joint venture will establish a state - of - the - art facility , adopting ge ' s\nbrilliant factory\nconcepts , combining advanced technologies and lean practices with digitization and data analytics to enhance productivity .\nmr . png kim chiang , chief executive officer of siaec , said :\nsiaec is delighted to join hands with ge in setting up a world - class facility in singapore to provide reliable and high quality services for the latest - generation of ge engines . this partnership with ge , which is a significant strategic move for siaec , adds to our growing portfolio of joint ventures with the world ' s leading aircraft and engine manufacturers .\nmr . david joyce , president and chief executive officer of ge aviation , said :\nsiaec is known for high - quality engine services and support , and this partnership is a natural fit for ge aviation and siaec . the new singapore mro joint venture will ensure ge90 and ge9x operators have access to the best service and support for their engines and will further strengthen ge aviation ' s presence in singapore .\nthe joint venture is not expected to have a material impact on the financial performance of siaec in fy2017 / 18 . none of the directors of siaec has any interest , direct or indirect , in the transaction .\nge aviation is a world - leading provider of commercial , military and business and general aviation jet and turboprop engines and components as well as avionics , electrical power and mechanical systems for aircraft . ge has a global service network to support these offerings . ge and its customers are also working together to unlock new opportunities to grow and deliver more productivity beyond traditional services . ge aviation is becoming a digital industrial business with its ability to harness large streams of data that are providing incredible insights and in turn , real operational value for customers .\nfor over 36 years , ge aviation engine services singapore has been providing aircraft engine component manufacturing and repair services . today , it employs more than 1 , 600 employees to serve more than 100 customers globally . in 2016 , it invested another $ 110m in the facility to spearhead technology development and advanced research in automation and robotics .\nif you are a member of the press and have additional questions , please contact us by e - mail .\nwith our extensive and efficient facilities , we provide total support solutions to our growing portfolio of third party customers .\nsiaec ' s extensive line maintenance services emphasise quick response time , a strong network and high despatch reliability .\nour in - house workshops ensure downtime is minimised with repairs routed in close proximity to the aircraft .\nengine support solutions are critical to maintenance visits . offering engine and engine parts repair\nsiaec is one of the first one - stop cabin retrofit centres in the region , providing full turnkey project management for cabin reconfigurations .\nsiaec will be able to paint - strip , sand down and repaint aircraft exteriors for major boeing and airbus aircraft .\ntraining academy provides a robust curriculum of aerospace - related training programs to meet the training needs .\ncustomers expect competitive turn - around time for component maintenance and overhaul . at siaec , we have 22 in - house workshops which test , repair and overhaul components . these in - 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{"id": 56454, "summary": [{"text": "cls communication is a language translation , editing and writing services company based in switzerland .", "topic": 30}, {"text": "it has 19 offices on three continents , and serves the financial services , life sciences , telecommunications and legal industries .", "topic": 29}, {"text": "the company employs approximately 250 in-house translators and writers and has a network of 2,400 external partners .", "topic": 15}, {"text": "according to its website , as of 2011 cls communication has more than 900 clients . ", "topic": 9}], "title": "cls communication", "paragraphs": ["find out more about our translation services : cls business , cls premium and cls machine translation .\nmatthias tr\u00fcmpy cls communication mail : info - ch @ urltoken tel . + 41 44 206 68 68\nin january 2015 , cls communication was acquired by lionbridge , the world leader in translation and localisation services .\nmore information about the business combination can be found on the cls communication announcement page on lionbridge . com .\ncls communication has 20 years of experience in translation . its clients include prestigious companies from the following industries :\nthe combining of the resources and experience of lionbridge and cls communication means cls can offer an even wider range of services , with access to a vast pool of knowledge and expertise .\nin 2009 , cls communication acquired scandinavian translators in denmark and lexi - tech international , canada ' s leading language services provider .\nurltoken offers \u2022 specialization : cls communication can source the right specialists for your need by drawing on our global team of writers and editors . \u2022 scalability : cls communication has the resources to ramp up production quickly for large - scale projects . no project is too small , either . \u2022 global reach : with offices throughout the world , cls communication account managers can liaise closely with customers locally to ensure a smooth working relationship .\nas part of lionbridge , the world ' s leading translation and localisation company , cls communication offers a combination of worldwide presence and local relevance .\ncls communication ag saegereistr . 29 ch - 8152 glattbrugg - zurich tel . + 41 58 900 70 00 fax + 41 44 829 31 70\nim mai 2018 hat cls communication die zertifizierung iso 9001 : 2015 f\u00fcr ihr qualit\u00e4tsmanagementsystem erlangt , im juni 2018 die zertifizierung iso 17100 : 2015 f\u00fcr ihre \u00fcbersetzungsdienstleistungen .\ncrawford leadership strategies \u2013 career guidance , communication skill building , hr consulting , and career advancement .\ncls communication is a part of lionbridge , the largest localisation and translation services provider in the world . cls and lionbridge have been operating in the market for over 20 years , building solid , long - term relationships with clients based on quality solutions .\ncls communication ltd . 14 - 20 shand street , 2nd floor london se1 2es tel . + 44 ( 0 ) 203 117 2800 fax + 44 ( 0 ) 203 117 2801\nwe # write , we # edit , we # translate . translation services provider : cls communication , a lionbridge company , in switzerland . tweets in en , de and fr .\ncls translators offer fast , precise and confidential translation services for the life science industry .\neven when time is short , cls communication delivers perfect quality . because we know what matters when it comes to translation . and we have the resources and expertise to handle even the largest volumes professionally and efficiently .\nwhatever your speciality , you can be assured that our language services are also driven by the highest standards of accuracy and quality \u2013 cls communication\u2019s quality management systems have been awarded iso 9001 : 2008 and en 15038 : 2006 certification .\nyour written presence \u2013 in press articles , journals , online \u2013 requires not only accurate , high - quality content but also professional communication .\nthe new website urltoken will enable business partners to work even more closely with cls communication and help them communicate better with their target audience . the website features ease of use and quick access to cls for information and a transparent quote . customers will be able to go directly to what they need \u2014 writing services \u2014 through a single entry point .\nabout cls communication cls communication is one of the largest language services providers in the world . offices in europe , asia , and north america give the company global flexibility round the clock . cls\u2019s core business is translation , writing and editing in the areas of banking and finance , insurance and life sciences as well as for the legal industry , industrial sector and governmental institutions . a staff of around 600 , including a large number of translators , writers and editors as well as 3 , 000 external language and subject matter experts , write , edit and translate texts in any language . the latest technology ensures the highest levels of security and confidentiality and cls\u2019s team of dedicated project managers provide exceptional client service .\ncls communication is among the largest professional translation and language services providers in europe . with local offices across the continent , including switzerland , germany and the uk , we are in touch with the pulse in europe . cls is also part of lionbridge , the largest language provider in the world , giving us a global presence second to none . this global presence , together with our local relevance , mean cls is the right partner for you , whatever your language needs .\ncls communication erwirbt per 1 . januar 2013 die 4 - text software - lokalisierung und technische \u00fcbersetzungen gmbh , einen qualit\u00e4tsanbieter f\u00fcr technische dokumentation mit sitz in berlin . \u00fcber den kaufpreis wurde stillschweigen vereinbart . die bisherigen eigent\u00fcmer begleiten die integrationsphase w\u00e4hrend einer vereinbarten zeitdauer .\n) today announced that it has completed the acquisition of cls communication , a privately - held provider of translation solutions to clients in the financial services , industrial , public sector and life sciences markets . the combination of lionbridge and cls enhances lionbridge ' s ability to address growing demand for integrated , technology - enabled translation solutions that allow organizations to create , translate and manage digital content worldwide .\nview our translation company ' s latest developments , recent & upcoming events , press releases and cls in the news .\nals erster sprachdienstleister erh\u00e4lt 2013 die cls 4 - text gmbh die auszeichnung \u201epartner lieferant\u201c im \u201ejohn deere achieving excellence program\u201c .\ncls communication uses state - of - the - art technology , bringing many advantages to our clients . our translation memories guarantee that identical text passages are translated quickly and consistently , while our machine translation tools will translate e - mails and other simple texts for you in seconds .\ncls\u2019s specialist editors and translators adhere faithfully to plain language rules . this approach guarantees clear and understandable texts for your customers .\ncls editors can quickly adapt your communications into error - free , print - ready texts suitable for your specific target audience .\ncls communication offers a comprehensive range of services for end - to - end multilingual text management , encompassing everything from copywriting and translation to design and layout . in addition , we are the ideal partner for large and ongoing projects \u2013 something we are doing successfully for an increasing number of clients .\noutsourcing of writing tasks most companies are not in the business of writing . and yet communication via the written word , especially now in the current era of websites , is more important than ever . urltoken frees businesses from the task of writing so they can focus on what they do best . by concentrating on what they do best , businesses can save both time and money . let urltoken help you communicate better . because at cls communication , your message matters .\nberlin , 27 . 7 . 2017 \u2013 cls 4 - text bleibt seinen hohen qualit\u00e4tsstandards treu und meistert seine rezertifizierungsaudits mit vollem erfolg .\nberlin , 04 . 07 . 2014 \u2013 cls 4 - text bleibt seinen hohen qualit\u00e4tsstandards treu und meistert sein rezertifizierungsaudit mit vollem erfolg .\ntechnical communication is applied workplace communication that makes technical or specialized information understandable and available to many different users . it involves using a range of technologies to craft an ever - broader range of print and digital information products : websites , social media sites , help files , training materials , grants and proposals , and information graphics , to name just a few .\ncls communication specialises in the financial , insurance and life science sectors . we also have many years of experience in a wide range of other sectors . this means you benefit from the expertise of language professionals fluent in the language and terminology of your industry . we create and maintain terminology databases specifically tailored to your company\u2019s business .\ncls offers software - assisted readability analysis : our language specialists check your insurance texts against measurable , objective criteria and show you how to improve their comprehensibility and impact .\nurltoken offers a vast array of services and types of writing , including brochures , manuals , website content , mailings , marketing collateral , along with a range that goes from one - page executive summaries to extensive reports covering hundreds of pages . what\u2019s more , cls communication doesn\u2019t charge any fixed fees or retainers , leaving the customer free to use the writing services as and when they need them\nin 1997 cls was founded as a spin - off from a major swiss bank by doris albisser , and in 2003 new locations in europe , north america and asia were added .\ncls writers have the local market , industry and cultural knowledge needed to produce copy tuned to a specific audience , whether in the us , europe , asia or elsewhere in the world .\ncheck out the bobcat blog ! lindsey coulter tells us what it ' s like to be a cls major in the bobcat blog . the bobcat blog contains news on pe . . .\ntechnical communicators work in many professional roles , such as information developers , grant writers , web interface designers or usability experts . what do all of these roles have in common ? they all focus on creating accessible and appealing communication that has a practical purpose and is intended for a particular audience .\nhuntsville , alabama , october 22 , 2015 \u2013 aar ( nyse : air ) announces its integrated technologies c4 systems division has been awarded a four - year contract by the u . s . air force to provide contractor logistics support ( cls ) for the an / msn - 7 communication central system for the air force life cycle management center at tinker air force base in oklahoma city , okla . the one - year contract comes with three option - year renewals and is valued at approximately $ 3 . 1 million .\nas part of the lionbridge group , cls has the global scale and technological ability to offer a whole array of digital marketing services to help clients meet the challenges of digital transformation \u2013 including integration with content management systems and global marketing services .\ndie cls 4 - text stellt zwischen den vortr\u00e4gen ihre webbasierte plattform cosmos in life demos vor , bei denen sie in nur 15 minuten eine komplette l\u00f6sung zum innerbetrieblichen terminologieaufbau sowie - verwaltung kennenlernen . und das ganz ohne vorherige terminologiekenntnisse oder - schulungen .\nour insurance expertise did not come about by chance . cls entered into existence in 1997 when a swiss insurance company and a major swiss bank spun off their language services units . insurance has therefore been one of our specialist areas right from the outset .\nthis press release contains forward - looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties , including expected financial performance of lionbridge following the consummation of the acquisition of cls communication , lionbridge ' s ability to achieve the expected synergies , revenue and profitability as a result of the acquisition and the strengthening of lionbridge ' s position in the translation , content and communications market as a result of the acquisition . lionbridge ' s actual experiences , actions , financial and operating results may differ materially from those discussed in the forward - looking statements . factors that might cause such a difference include the timing , complexity and expense of integration and restructuring activities , lionbridge ' s inability to successfully integrate cls and its employees into lionbridge and achieve expected synergies ; lionbridge ' s ability to attract and retain key personnel ; costs associated with and consequential to the acquisition and integration of\nthis press release contains forward - looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties , including expected financial performance of lionbridge following the consummation of the acquisition of cls communication , lionbridge\u2019s ability to achieve the expected synergies , revenue and profitability as a result of the acquisition and the strengthening of lionbridge\u2019s position in the translation , content and communications market as a result of the acquisition . lionbridge\u2019s actual experiences , actions , financial and operating results may differ materially from those discussed in the forward - looking statements . factors that might cause such a difference include the timing , complexity and expense of integration and restructuring activities , lionbridge\u2019s inability to successfully integrate cls and its employees into lionbridge and achieve expected synergies ; lionbridge\u2019s ability to attract and retain key personnel ; costs associated with and consequential to the acquisition and integration of cls communications and benefits realized from the acquisition ; lionbridge\u2019s ability to accurately forecast the acquisition related restructuring costs and allocation of the purchase price , goodwill and other acquisition related intangibles and other asset adjustments ; costs associated with restructuring of certain european operations ; risks associated with management of growth ; the failure to keep pace with the rapidly changing requirements of its clients ;\ncls 4 - text war bei der # dmexco in k\u00f6ln dabei , weil wir dienstleistungen rund um digitales marketing anbieten , zus\u00e4tzlich zur \u00fcbersetzungs - und terminologieverwaltung . wir haben viele neue kontakte gekn\u00fcpft und sind auf gro\u00dfes interesse gesto\u00dfen . sehen sie hier , was eva und chris erlebt haben .\ncls combines global reach with local presence . our writers , editors and translators know the culture and speak the language of your target market . they deliver your message in a way your audience understands \u2013 so you enhance the value of your brand and bring your products to market more quickly .\ndas qualit\u00e4tsmanagementsystem der cls 4 - text gmbh wurde in einem wiederholungsaudit durch den t\u00fcv s\u00fcd nach din en iso 9001 : 2008 erfolgreich f\u00fcr die bereiche technische \u00fcbersetzungen , fremdsprachensatz und lokalisierung rezertifiziert . dieser internationale standard dokumentiert , dass s\u00e4mtliche strukturen , prozesse und abl\u00e4ufe im unternehmen einer st\u00e4ndigen kontrolle und damit einer kontinuierlichen verbesserung unterliegen .\n, ceo of lionbridge .\nover the past few weeks our enthusiasm about the opportunities for the combined organization has continued to build . with cls ' s high - quality professional services and the complementary nature of our geographic reach and vertical market expertise , it is clear this business combination positions lionbridge for continued growth , innovation and client service excellence .\nlokalisierungen und \u00fcbersetzungen sind keine produkte\nvon der stange\n, sondern stellen eine auf ihre produktionsabl\u00e4ufe ma\u00dfgeschneiderte dienstleistung dar . cls 4 - text verf\u00fcgt als modernes \u00fcbersetzungsb\u00fcro \u00fcber die technologien und das spezifische know - how , die eine nahtlose anbindung an ihre gewohnte produktionsweise garantieren . wir w\u00fcrden uns freuen , auch ihnen mit unserer erfahrung zu diensten sein zu k\u00f6nnen .\nour language specialists are all experts in their field , and most have many years of experience in the language industry . and cls\u2019s team of dedicated project managers provide the kind of exceptional client service you would expect from a professional translation company . in addition , our it specialists ensure the latest technology runs smoothly and provides the highest levels of security and confidentiality .\n, cls provides lionbridge with complementary geographic coverage and several long - standing , multi - million dollar relationships with clients in the financial services , industrial , public sector and life sciences markets . the company has approximately 600 professionals including global program managers , linguists and language technology experts who create , optimize and translate highly complex technical , marketing and regulatory content for world leading brands .\njoyel crawford is a determined and passionate certified professional career coach ( cpcc ) and learning & development consultant with over 15 years of experience human resources and career management . she is thrilled to bring her years of expertise to crawford leadership strategies and is excited about helping others achieve their career and business goals . prior to cls , joyel supported professionals within all functional groups at verizon wireless for 18 years . throughout her career she worked in employee relations , eeo / aa , staffing , professional mentoring and learning and development . leadership and career development were a golden thread that she followed throughout her successful career at this fortune 500 company . born and raised in new jersey , joyel began her professional career shortly after graduating cum laude at elon university with a psychology degree as an isabella cannon leadership fellow . joyel obtained her mba from fairleigh dickinson university with a concentration in management . she also holds phr , shrm - cp , and cpcc certifications . joyel is an expert career coach at the muse . she is a member of the forbes coaches council , shrm , national association of professional women and the professional association of resume writers and career coaches . she has contributed to forbes , essence , girlboss , thrive global , the chicago tribune , the huffington post , next avenue and the muse .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml + rdfa 1 . 0 / / en\nurltoken\nengage your readers and make a powerful impact with copy that gets your message across .\nmake sure your words are right for your audience . we\u2019ll take a hard look at your texts .\nour unique knowledge pool comprises in - house staff \u2500 translators , editors , copywriters , terminologists , project managers and technology experts \u2500 with years of professional experience in their specialist areas . in addition , you benefit from our extensive network of external language specialists .\nat the same time , we are deeply rooted in all sectors and have the knowledge to ensure you meet all regulatory requirements .\nall our systems comply with the exacting security requirements of banks and other institutions that handle sensitive data . your files are protected in a secure environment at all times .\nin 2013 , the company acquired technical documentation translation specialist 4 - 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leading brands to increase international market share , speed adoption of products and effectively engage their customers in local markets worldwide . using our innovative cloud technology platforms and our global crowd of more than 100 , 000 professional cloud workers , we provide translation , online marketing , global content management and application testing solutions that ensure global brand consistency , local relevancy and technical usability across all touch points of the customer lifecycle . based in waltham , mass . , lionbridge maintains solution centers in 27 countries . to learn more , visit urltoken .\ntermination of customer contracts prior to the end of their term ; reorganization or restructuring initiatives of one or more major clients or customers , which may impact such customer\u2019s demand or requirements for lionbridge\u2019s services ; the ability of lionbridge to expand its customer relationships and the timing and success of such activities ; the impact of foreign currency fluctuations on revenue , margins , costs , operating results and profitability lionbridge\u2019s dependence on clients\u2019 product releases and production schedules to generate revenues ; the loss of a major client or customer ; the size , timing and recognition of revenue from major clients ; customer delays or postponements of services ; risks associated with management of growth , transition and integration ; the failure to keep pace with the rapidly changing requirements of its clients ; risks associated with competition and competitive pricing pressures ; and lionbridge\u2019s ability to forecast revenue and operating results . for a more detailed description of the risk factors associated with lionbridge , please refer to the company\u2019s annual report on form 10 - 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[ more\u2026 ]\nfrom ordering pizza and online banking to checking - in for flights , robotic customer service agents are everywhere .\nfor customers , bots provide speed , efficiency and round - the - clock service ; for businesses , they offer scalability and cost - efficiency .\nnewvoicemedia , a leading global provider of cloud contact centre and inside sales solutions , today announced that it has won a 2018 customer sales and service world award for the nvm platform .\nlatest figures revealed by the world media group ( wmg ) , a strategic alliance of ten of the world\u2019s leading international media brands , demonstrate the growing \u2018premium\u2019 effect that is boosting the performance of ad campaigns when viewed within a high quality , trusted editorial environment .\nindependent analysis from saas analytics and measurement firm , moat , demonstrates that premium digital inventory ( comprising digital inventory across all wmg brands ) in 2017 * outperforms moat\u2019s benchmarks by between 16 % and 73 % . world media group ( wmg ) [ more\u2026 ]\nlaughter spots : paddy met a girl . . mcglynn\u2019s hat\u2026 and the long haircut\none of the most popular reads in themarketingblog is our now famous ' laughter spot ' . it has been going for over 12 years now and it houses , probably the largest illustrated joke collection in the uk . 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[ more\u2026 ]\nour certification service delivers legally certified business translations for local and international use . when your company requires corporate , hr or other documents to be translated for use in an international environment , we will provide certified translations that are accepted worldwide .\nsend us your documents and we\u2019ll take care of providing translations of the highest quality and ensuring that they are certified according to your requirements \u2013 saving your company time and effort .\nwe also provide apostilles , which certified translations may require in order to be accepted for legal use in the signatory countries of the hague convention .\nthe life science sector has grown into a vast range of cutting - edge technologies and industries \u2013 including biotech , pharma , healthcare , medical devices , chemicals and nutrition \u2013 where accuracy and quality are vital to a successful product launch .\nby recognising and understanding the diverse needs of this very important sector , we have built excellent working relationships with some of the world\u2019s largest life science companies . our clients include emmi schweiz ag , galenica , genzyme gmbh , lonza ag , nestl\u00e9 sa and novartis .\nin a highly regulated industry , accurate , prompt and compliant translation is vital to ensure that your product moves smoothly through its life cycle from development and regulatory approval to a successful launch .\nto win market share in an increasingly global sector , you need your life science writing to be sensitively and accurately localised .\nwe offer additional services for life science beyond our core areas of writing , editing and translating . our standardised processes \u2013 which are iso - 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in - chief ( eic ) for clinical laboratory science are now being accepted . the eic provides leadership and direction tha . . .\nspecial edition february 9 , 2016 new executive vice president the board of directors of the american society for clinical laboratory science . . .\nthe university of illinois springfield honored the significant contributions of dr . tim randolph during the university\u2019s annual alumni gala . . .\na bizarre case of tapeworm - derived cancer causing cancer - like tumors in a colombian man \u2013 behind the scene story of the lab investigation a . . .\na monthly update on activities occurring on behalf of the members of the american society for clinical laboratory science issue 12 november . . .\na monthly update on activities occurring on behalf of the members of the american society for clinical laboratory science issue 11 october 2 . . .\na monthly update on activities occurring on behalf of the members of the american society for clinical laboratory science issue 10 june 2015 . . .\na monthly update on activities occurring on behalf of the members of the american society for clinical laboratory science issue 9 may 2015 i . . .\na monthly update on activities occurring on behalf of the members of the american society for clinical laboratory science issue 8 april 2015 . . .\na monthly update on activities occurring on behalf of the members of the american society for clinical laboratory science asclsone voice , on . . .\nwelcome to the first issue of society news now , an e - 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{"id": 56457, "summary": [{"text": "city carshare was founded as the first carsharing program in the san francisco bay area , and remains the only non-profit program in the metropolitan region .", "topic": 2}, {"text": "it provides its members with the use of fuel-efficient vehicles by the hour . ", "topic": 29}], "title": "city carshare", "paragraphs": ["more than 180 city of berkeley employees are enrolled in the city\u2019s carshare program , said the city\u2019s transportation planner matthew nichols .\nto become a member of city carshare visit : urltoken or call 352 - 0323 .\nto see the program\u2019s impact on city carshare members , testimonials can be viewed here .\nmembership in san francisco\u2019s non - profit city carshare has jumped 20 percent in recent months .\nhere ' s city carshare in the\nold days\n, also back in 2002 .\nthe new van will be shared by city employees and disabled city carshare members monday to friday from 8 a . m . to 6 p . m . , and available to all city carshare members on evenings and weekends .\ncity carshare is a non - profit . because of that , it got the city to set aside special spots for their cars .\nfleet . city carshare is adding one additional vehicle to berkeley and introducing two to the city of san francisco . in 2008 , city carshare introduced the nation ' s first wheelchair - accessible carsharing vehicle in partnership with the city of berkeley and berkeley\u2019s commission on disability .\nthe new zio ziegler - designed electric fleet from city carshare will get you home in style .\nfor more information , visit urltoken . follow city carshare on facebook and twitter and google + .\ncity carshare & @ toyota urltoken launch new # carsharing program , # dash , at hacienda in pleasanton .\ncity carshare is adding three wheelchair - accessible minivans to its accessmobile fleet - - one additional vehicle to berkeley and introducing two to the city of san francisco .\ni have used city carshare for quite a few years . i was able to overlook some of the difficulties for\u2026\nvisit city carshare online urltoken follow ccs on facebook , twitter , instagram , google + and linkedin to stay connected .\ncity councilmember dona spring uses the accessmobile\u2019s manual fold ramp to exit the van during a test drive friday evening . city carshare will launch the nation\u2019s first wheelchair - accessible carshare van today ( tuesday ) in partnership with the city of berkeley at the martin luther king jr . civic center .\nperlita p . , a tipster and city carshare member , is even more upset by the transition , as she ' s no longer able to book city carshare ' s wheelchair - accessible accessmobile vans\u2014which she was planning to do this week .\nfounded in 2001 , city carshare is the original car\u00adsharing community of the bay area , and over the past 15 years , the nonprofit has grown to serve over 50 , 000 members . in june 2015 , city carshare partnered with mobility and transportation expert carma technology in a strategic alliance , and rebranded the bay area carsharing organization to city carshare powered by carma .\nthe city got rid of its fleet of 10 cars in 2004 and replaced it with hybrid city carshare vehicles . the cars are used by councilmembers , the city\u2019s public health nurses , traffic engineers and environmental health and housing staff .\nthe recent getaround acquisition of city carshare means there ' s going to be some overlap of the two systems as they consolidate ,\nthornley said . getaround is gradually re - branding city carshare vehicles and pods with getaround signage , but there will be dual - branded city carshare / getaround vehicles at some pods for at least a little while , thornley explains .\ncity carshare was originally founded in 2001 as the only nonprofit carsharing service in the san francisco bay area with a mission to reduce car ownership . in august of 2015 , city carshare merged operations with carma in a strategic alliance to combine and strengthen their shared mobility services .\ndarin ranelletti , an oakland city planner , said that these plans often include transit pass incentives , extra bicycle parking and an in - house car - share program such as zipcar or city carshare .\nthe two companies have already started to onboard city carshare ' s fleet of vehicles to getaround with an expected completion date monday , november 14th . existing city carshare members are able to easily migrate their accounts to getaround ' s platform by visting urltoken or through the carma app .\ncity carshare spokesperson anita daley said that disabled members of the community would not be subject to a screening process or required to have any prerequisites .\ntipster mark w . was the first to alert us to the change , telling us that city carshare reservations from november 9th onward were no longer available . as of yesterday , the city carshare platform is no longer online , and users who try to log in are forwarded to getaround .\n\u201csince our initial partnership with city carshare four years ago , we\u2019ve witnessed access mobile\u2019s positive impact on the lives of hundreds of city carshare members who now have the freedom to decide where they want to go and how they want to get there , \u201d says tom bates , mayor of berkeley .\ncity carshare said it has cars available on site at 10 developments in san francisco and has agreements to go into eight others within the next year .\ni was a member of city carshare before i worked there . one day i was out driving back in 2004 and i passed someone else in a city carshare car . there weren\u2019t too many of them at the time , so we both noticed and kind of smiled and waved to each other .\nupdate , 11 / 16 : since the announcement of the acquisition , getaround logos have been added to a number of city carshare vehicles , and many have wondered how the two companies will share their parking spaces in the city , some of which are on public property and city streets .\na disabled city carshare member will have to pay $ 6 . 50 per hour to use the accessmobile\u2014which includes gas , insurance and maintenance , hutchinson said .\nofficials at the other car - sharing operations agree . city carshare ' s mission , hutchinson said , is not to make money but to reduce car ownership , and pollution , congestion and oil dependence . city carshare laid the groundwork and established the market that attracted the two for - profits , he said .\nwe ' ve enjoyed strong community support from the beginning and have partnered successfully with local transportation agencies and other community groups ,\ncity carshare said .\ncarshare now offering wheelchair - accessible vans . category : page one from the berkeley daily planet\ncarshare in the bay area has gone from zero to sixty in the last few years .\ncity carshare previously declined to comment on the fate of the accessmobile vans ; we ' ll follow up to see if we can get more information on their future .\nabout city carshare city carshare ( ccs ) is the only nonprofit carsharing service in the san francisco bay area . the mission of ccs is to improve the environment and quality of life in bay area communities by promoting innovative mobility options . since 2001 , ccs has had a measurable impact in the way communities live , breathe , work and play .\nberkeley used $ 25 , 000 in award money from winning the 2007 national organization on disability\u2019s accessible american contest to split the cost with city carshare , which matched the amount .\na 2006 study done by the university of california , berkeley , found that the city carshare program could save 25 million pounds of carbon emissions in a year in the bay area .\nin 2001 , a group of californian transport activists launched city carshare with the help of several local non - profit companies and the cities of san francisco , oakland , and berkeley .\nthe third part of our target market is inner - city businesses .\nwhen no city carshare spots are available behind the civic center at 2180 milvia st . to park the van , spring has given permission for the van to use her personal parking spot .\non thursday , car - sharing company getaround announced a new partnership with bay area car - sharing nonprofit city carshare and its owner - operator , carma . as the chronicle reports , city carshare will remain in business as an independent nonprofit , but it will lease its fleet of approximately 200 vehicles ( and associated parking spaces ) to getaround , which will take a commission .\n\u201cour mission is to provide convenient , affordable access to carsharing for everyone and that includes those with disabilities , \u201d says rick hutchinson , ceo of city carshare . \u201cwith more access mobiles available on both sides of the bay , the program illustrates our ongoing commitment to equity in transportation and city carshare\u2019s drive to serve the needs of our community , not our bottom line . \u201d\n\u201ccity carshare is pleased to introduce pleasanton\u2019s first electric carsharing vehicles at hacienda , through our dash fleet , \u201d said rick hutchinson , ceo of city carshare . \u201cby providing a carsharing option for commuters , we are working towards our goal to take 20 , 000 cars off of bay area roads by 2020 , while promoting and encouraging transit , walking , carpooling and cycling . \u201d\nwe ' ve asked getaround to continue operating city carshare ' s on - street pods unchanged , until we deliver our pilot evaluation and recommendations to the sfmta board ,\nthornley said .\n\u201ccity carshare is pleased to introduce pleasanton\u2019s first electric carsharing vehicles at the hacienda , through our dash fleet , \u201d said rick hutchinson , ceo of city carshare . \u201cby providing a carsharing option for commuters , we are working towards our goal to take 20 , 000 cars off of bay area roads by 2020 , while promoting and encouraging transit , walking , carpooling , and cycling . \u201d\nrick hutchinson , chief executive officer for city carshare , estimates that about 13 , 000 people actively participate in bay area car - sharing operations . about 4 , 000 joined in the past year .\n\u201ccity carshare is pleased to introduce pleasanton\u2019s first electric car - sharing vehicles at hacienda , through our dash fleet , \u201d said rick hutchinson , ceo of city carshare . \u201cby providing a car - sharing option for commuters , we are working towards our goal to take 20 , 000 cars off of bay area roads by 2020 , while promoting and encouraging transit , walking , carpooling and cycling . \u201d\nthat could change with today\u2019s ( tuesday ) launch of accessmobile\u2014the nation\u2019s first wheelchair - accessible car share van\u2014by bay area - based non - profit city carshare at the martin luther king jr . civic center .\nso many people in the bay area are interested in car - sharing that two for - profit companies have joined nonprofit pioneer city carshare in the market - - and all three are surviving and growing .\nthis is the second city launch for viavan , following its launch in amsterdam last month .\nupdate , 4 : 20pm : a press representative for getaround says that the city carshare users we spoke to misunderstood many elements of the transition , most notably the alleged transfer of credit card data without permission .\nno city carshare users had their information or credit card details migrated to the getaround platform without their knowledge . . . [ using getaround ] was an opt - in process only ,\nshe said .\nin partnership with toyota motor sales usa inc . , city carshare , a nonprofit car - sharing organization , recently launched a new car - sharing program called dash at hacienda business park in pleasanton , calif .\njones appeared with rick hutchison , chief executive officer of city carshare , a bay area nonprofit car - sharing organization , and sunil paul , chief executive officer of spride , a san francisco car - sharing startup .\n\u201ccity carshare\u2019s gift of mobility allows even more people , especially those with disabilities , the opportunity to live independently and become fully participating members of their communities , \u201d says dmitri belser , president of ed roberts campus .\nthe sustainable commuting program offers incentives to city employees to encourage them to come to city hall each day by walking , biking , or car pooling , all funded through charging employees for parking .\nin addition to car share pods in private and public garages and parking lots all over the city , there are around 140 on - street car share pods divided between city carshare , getaround , and zipcar as part of an sfmta pilot project that ' s testing the notion of using curb parking for car - share pods .\nassembymember dave jones ( middle , d - sacramento ) was joined by spride ceo sunil paul ( left ) and city carshare ceo rick hutchison ( right ) to announce legislation allowing individual car owners to participate in . . . more\noakland city officials are launching a new tip line and reward fund for information leading to arson arrests .\nsorry , no iconic green vw beetle on their home page at the time . ( comically , zipcar actually threatened city carshare with legal action claiming that zipcar had trademarked the green beetle , even though citycarshare started using them first . )\nwe partner with toyota to offer corporations an innovative high - capacity commute and carshare service for employees to reduce parking and carbon emissions .\nthe city , which pays the standard carshare rate of $ 5 per hour and 40 cents per mile for the service , has saved a significant amount of money from the program , about $ 50 , 000 per year , he said .\ncity carshare\u2019s dash\u00ae will provide battery powered transportation options to the nearly 20 percent of the park\u2019s employees that use alternative transportation methods to get to work . the cars will allow employees to attend local meetings and run errands . dash\u2019s launch at hacienda will also encourage single - car commuters to use public transit and / or join a carpool / vanpool and become carsharing members . employees who join city carshare will be able to use the electric vehicles by the hour for a low cost .\ncity carshare\u2019s dash\u2122 will provide battery powered transportation options to the nearly 20 percent of the park\u2019s employees that use alternative transportation methods to get to work . the cars will allow employees to attend local meetings and run errands . dash\u2019s launch at hacienda will also encourage single - car commuters to use public transit and / or join a carpool / vanpool and become carsharing members . employees who join city carshare will be able to use the electric vehicles by the hour for a low cost .\nwhy own a car when you can share one ? that ' s the approach taken by san francisco city car share , a non - profit organisation which aims to reduce the number of vehicles in the city .\n\u201ccity carshare\u2019s dash will provide battery - powered transportation options to the nearly 20 percent of the park\u2019s employees that use alternative transportation methods to get to work . the cars will allow employees to attend local meetings and run errands . dash\u2019s launch at hacienda will also encourage single - car commuters to use public transit and / or join a carpool / vanpool and become carsharing members . employees who join city carshare will be able to use the electric vehicles by the hour for a low cost . \u201d\nwhat ' s in all this for toyota ? the project is managed by city carshare , so it ' s unclear whether toyota will see any financial gain . however , according to toyota ' s craig scott ,\ntoyota is exploring new business models like the city carshare dash fleet to meet the future mobility needs of our customers . the scion iq ev fleet will help us understand how electric vehicles are used in an active car sharing program and the viability of this type of program for future technologies .\ncity carshare , a bay area nonprofit , that provides \u201c convenient , affordable access to shared cars in order to reduce individual car ownership and usage , \u201d together with toyota , announced a new carsharing fleet called dash at the bay area suburban business center .\n\u201cconversations with developers are definitely starting to become more green - oriented , \u201d said rick hutchison , ceo of city carshare . \u201cin the last year , developers have seen that car sharing is not only good for communities but it makes sense for the environment . \u201d\n\u201cto prepare for the fleet consolidation announcement with getaround , the online reservation system underwent some changes , most likely causing glitches with bookings , \u201d city carshare spokesperson stephanie yang told us yesterday , adding that members should be able to reserve cars once they join getaround .\ndash , a three - year pilot program , will offer short distance transportation options for both employers\u2019 business needs and for their carpool , vanpool and public transportation commuters . according to city carshare , toyota is providing 30 scion iq electric vehicles to the dash fleet .\ncouncil has implemented an extensive program to reduce the environmental impact caused by the city ' s vehicles and heavy equipment .\nrepresentatives for both companies said the arrangement would benefit city carshare ' s 20 , 000 active users , allowing them to take advantage of getaround ' s superior technology ( which allows locking and unlocking of cars with a smartphone ) and lower , monthly - fee - free prices .\n\u2013the city of los angeles is reconsidering a strategy to incentivize car - sharing program growth through the use of public spaces .\nin other words , while city carshare has eco - friendly goals like taking cars off the road and reducing co2 emissions , toyota aims to learn more about how electric - car drivers use their vehicles - - presumably so that the company can tailor future rides to meet consumer needs .\ncarshare portland is recognized as the first official car sharing operation in the united states . portland resident and car sharing expert ( and editor of the excellent carsharingus blog ) dave brook launched carshare portland in 1998 with one car and a few neighbors and the operation eventually grew to about 20 cars . in 2000 , a boston couple started zipcar . seattle ' s flexcar was also formed in 2000 and eventually bought carshare portland and in late 2007 flexcar and zipcar agreed to merge .\ncity carshare opened the first car - sharing service in the bay area in 2001 with a fleet of eye - catching green volkswagen beetles that have since been retired . in 2005 , the two national , for - profit firms - - zipcar and flexcar - - moved into the market .\nfor further details about city carshare please contact sheryl so at landis communications , inc . ( 415 ) 359 - 2313 ; sheryl @ urltoken or hilary burns at landis communications , inc . : ( 415 ) 561 - 0888 ; hilary @ urltoken . images and video are available at urltoken\nsince my last post , i ' ve used city car share about 6 times a year . usually i use the pickup truck\u2026\nthe city\u2019s paratransit services manager angellique decoud said she revised the taxi scrip program in 2005 to make it more available to disabled residents .\nwe couldn ' t find you quickly enough ! try again later , or search near a city , place , or address instead .\n\u201ccity carshare , like carma , has been a pioneer in the shared mobility space , \u201d said lawrence mulligan , ceo of carma . \u201cwe\u2019re delighted to join our families , as we take this next step towards extending the convenience and flexibility of our combined services to more people throughout the bay area . \u201d\nassembymember dave jones ( middle , d - sacramento ) was joined by spride ceo sunil paul ( left ) and city carshare ceo rick hutchison ( right ) to announce legislation allowing individual car owners to participate in vehicle sharing fleets in san francisco , calif . , on wednesday , april 28 , 2010 . less\nthe difference is , dash ' s fleet consists entirely of electric cars - - specifically , 30 scion iq ev electric vehicles . that ' s nearly one - third of the 100 iq evs made to date . the vehicles will be rented for low , hourly rates to hacienda employees who join city carshare .\nelizabeth sullivan , the first person to join city car share , says she got rid of her own car in order to save money .\nwe then have a second car market , which are inner - city couples with families with one car and occasionally need a second .\nsomething broke and we ' re not sure what . try again later , or search near a city , place , or address instead .\ncity carshare powered by carma already has the greenest car\u00adsharing fleet in the u . s . \u201450 percent of the rides are electric , plug\u00adin hybrid or hybrid models\u2014but now , as part of the new partnership , the company is unleashing a new electric fleet / art project on the streets of san francisco and berkeley .\n\u201ccity carshare is pleased to introduce pleasanton\u2019s first electric carsharing vehicles at hacienda , through our dash fleet . by providing a carsharing option for commuters , we are working towards our goal to take 20 , 000 cars off of bay area roads by 2020 , while promoting and encouraging transit , walking , carpooling and cycling . \u201d\ncar - sharing perks extend to parking , too . shared cars , trucks , and vans have dedicated parking spaces in private parking lots and on city streets . city bylaws also allow shared vehicles to park in\nresident only\nand\nno parking except with permit\nareas .\n\u201cwe are delighted to have joined forces with city carshare , \u201d said sean o\u2019sullivan , carma board chair . \u201cwe now have the platform to disrupt the transportation community in the bay area by not only offering a comprehensive and diverse set of transport options , but by extending options to meet demand in the more suburban communities . \u201d\n\u201cnot only has city carshare proven to be a leader in offering green transportation , but it also is leading the way in giving people with disabilities a new way to get around , \u201d said edwin m . lee , mayor of san francisco . \u201cthis is a great step towards ensuring san francisco is accessible to everyone . \u201d\n\u2013zipcar and the city of pasadena are collaborating on a new pilot program which builds on the operator\u2019s success with an on - street pilot program .\n\u201cpleasanton and hacienda are extremely excited about the launch of this program which will offer more convenience to the thousands of commuters into our city each day , \u201d said pleasanton mayor jerry thorne . \u201cthe opportunity for exposure to the new scion iq ev should bolster program appeal and dovetail with the city\u2019s goals . \u201d\nlinda johnson , 40 , director of a nonprofit arts organization , is equally satisfied with city carshare , which has a different rate structure , charging $ 10 monthly dues , $ 4 an hour and 44 cents a mile . the per - mile charge , hutchinson said , is designed to encourage shorter trips so more members can use the cars .\nfor further details about city carshare\u2019s dash or to schedule an interview , please contact camille priselac at landis communications , inc . : ( 917 ) 703 - 1660 ; camille @ urltoken or donna berry glass at landis communications , inc . : ( 415 ) 561 - 0888 ; donna @ urltoken . images and video are available to download at urltoken\nfor further details about city carshare\u2019s dash or to schedule an interview , please contact camille priselac at landis communications , inc . : ( 917 ) 703 - 1660 ; camille @ urltoken or donna berry glass at landis communications , inc . : ( 415 ) 561 - 0888 ; donna @ urltoken . images and video are available to download at urltoken\ncold summers , thick fog , and beautiful views . welcome to the subreddit for the gorgeous city by the bay ! san francisco , california , usa .\nassembymember dave jones ( middle , d - sacramento ) was joined by spride ceo sunil paul ( left ) and city carshare ceo rick hutchison ( right ) to announce legislation allowing individual car owners to participate in vehicle sharing fleets in san francisco , calif . , on wednesday , april 28 , 2010 . example of a spride car in background . less\nif you ' re still having trouble , check out google ' s support page . you can also search near a city , place , or address instead .\nif you ' re still having trouble , check out opera ' s support page . you can also search near a city , place , or address instead .\nif you ' re still having trouble , check out safari ' s support page . you can also search near a city , place , or address instead .\nif you ' re still having trouble , check out firefox ' s support page . you can also search near a city , place , or address instead .\nwe believe strongly that getaround is an ideal match for city carshare ,\nsaid lawrence mulligan , ceo of carma .\nnot only does getaround share our mission and community values , but it also brings amazing new benefits for our members . joining up with getaround is a great local solution to what we believe is a growing national need for access to shared cars .\naccess mobiles are minivans which can hold up to two people using mobility devices and up to three more passengers and a driver . the vehicles are available 24 / 7 to any city carshare member . the cost is $ 8 . 25 / hour or lower during night owl hours ( midnight \u2013 8 a . m . ) , or $ 64 per day , plus mileage .\ni use a wheelchair full - time . with the access mobile , i\u2019ve been able to travel outside of san francisco to visit many places - now i have an option , \u201d says gary parent , city carshare member since 2010 . \u201cif i see something i\u2019d like to do or a place i\u2019d like to go , there\u2019s nothing stopping me . that feeling is priceless .\n\u201cwe specifically have a city carshare membership to be able to use the wheelchair vans ,\nshe said , noting that getaround ' s website makes no reference as to when they will return .\nthis is a vital service for people with disabilities , and we found out that the vans were being discontinued when we were going to alter a reservation that we had had for many months now .\nalso , the bikes will all be co - located with city carshare cars , which is important because we want to provide an option that\u2019s very convenient . it will be almost a passive decision making process \u2013 you don\u2019t have to learn a new system . just go online and reserve a vehicle like you normally do , except you\u2019ll now have an option to pick a bike instead of a car .\ncarma , a world leader in commuter solutions , and city carshare , the original bay area carsharing network , have announced their partnership . this strategic alliance allows the organizations to merge operations ; creating new services that will transform the way users travel in cities and across the region . through the integration of technologies and systems , a new organization , will provide expanded commuting , carsharing , and other shared mobility services .\nthe profile is inner - city working professionals who don ' t own a car and catch public transport to work ,\nms conheady , flexicar ' s chief executive , said .\n\u201cit just made sense , \u201d city carshare ceo rick hutchinson said . \u201cwe were looking at how to expand our services to senior centers , low - income and moderate income families , and this seemed like a great first step . but we don\u2019t want to compete with public transportation . before people jump into any of our cars , we make sure they have explored other alternatives , such as biking , walking or the bus . \u201d\nthe scheme aims to ease city congestion , parking hassles and environmental abuse by giving current car owners a reason to give up their vehicles while still being able to drive when they need to .\ncar - sharing has been around for almost 15 years in california , beginning with the founding of city carshare in san francisco back in 2001 . in recent years , southern california has become a proving ground for new shared mobility models , with developments in bike - sharing and ride - sourcing popping up so quickly that it can be hard to keep track . meanwhile , however , progress in neighborhood - based car - sharing has been slower to advance .\nthis coming summer city carshare will be launching an e - bike program in san francisco and berkeley that , as far as we know , will be the first of its kind in the nation . the bikes will have pedal assist with a motor in the back wheel , which will be helpful since the areas we\u2019re launching in have a lot of hills . we\u2019ll also be introducing cargo bikes . both will be customized and built specifically with sharing in mind .\ncity leaders hoped the ordinance would encourage residents to drive less , and lawrence badiner , zoning administrator and assistant planning director for san francisco , said most developers are eager to provide access to alternative transportation .\ncarshare _ 0004 _ db . jpg tara hunt of san francisco , gets inside a nissan versa , one of many zipcars she uses from the car share service at a parking lot at 2nd and howard streets in san francisco , ca , on . . . more\ncarshare _ 0003 _ db . jpg tara hunt of san francisco , holds the zipcar card she uses to unlock the zipcar inside a nissan versa , one of many zipcars she uses from the car share service in san francisco , ca , on . . . more\ncarshare _ 0007 _ db . jpg tara hunt of san francisco , walks away from a zipcar space in a lot on 2nd and howard streets , after returning the nissan versa she drove , one of many zipcars she uses from the car share . . . more\nlike other developers , forest city enterprises , the firm behind the uptown , is incorporating green into its developments as environmental sustainability becomes more popular and alternative transportation options for residents are key features for many potential residents .\nforest city worked with zipcar , a massachusetts - based car sharing service , to offer a free annual memberships to residents . users pay only an hourly use fee , which can be as low as $ 7 .\nthis lack of progress may be partly due to car - sharing\u2019s tumultuous history in the city of angels . car - sharing began in la a decade ago with a fleet of 40 vehicles launched by mobility provider flexcar .\n\u00a9 2018 american city business journals . all rights reserved . use of and / or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our user agreement ( updated 5 / 24 / 18 ) and privacy policy and cookie statement ( updated 5 / 24 / 18 ) . the material on this site may not be reproduced , distributed , transmitted , cached or otherwise used , except with the prior written permission of american city business journals .\ncity car share was fine while it existed , but its descent into carma - - and its horrible afterlife of never returning membership fees to anyone , after promising to do so - - deserves a special place in yelp hell . when i reported city car share to the better business bureau , the bbb told me that there was already a pile of similar complaints against them , and that some higher regulatory authority would eventually have to step in .\nchiming in with my own sad tale of woe since ccs merged with carma . i too have had major trouble attempting to cancel , even after jumping through their hoops . they accepted my fob and did nothing . to make a long story short , 83 days later , i have seen no check for my refundable deposit promised me by city carshare - - whom i used frequently and was loyal to for a decade ! run far away . don ' t give carma a dime . they deserve to fail spectacularly .\nwe couldn ' t find an accurate position . if you ' re using a laptop or tablet , try moving it somewhere else and give it another go . or , search near a city , place , or address instead .\nin the early days , members also used to leave notes in the cars for the next driver . people would leave cards , haikus , things like that . a few months later i got in a car and found a note from the driver i had passed , about how we recognized each other and waved , and how fun it was . that was a nice experience . it felt like being part of a community . it was one of the reasons i felt so good about city carshare before i ended up working there .\nfor people living in east oakland who have to own a car , peer - to - peer carshare offers them a way to earn money ( up to hundreds of dollars a month ) by lending their car to neighbors when they\u2019re not driving it . additionally , with peer - to - peer carshare , people will have more options to choose how they get around , increasing their ability to reliably get to jobs , school , and other critical needs . along with bus rapid transit and bikeshare , adding carsharing into the mix makes east oakland a place where people will truly have many affordable and reliable choices of how to get around .\namericans love their cars . more than 213 million vehicles clog the nation ' s freeways , city streets and rural byways . but a hi - tech scheme in san francisco aims to persuade drivers to give up their beloved vehicles , writes maggie shiels .\nwith funding from plan bay area\u2019s initiatives program , transform will bring these new transportation options , including a form of peer - to - peer carshare , to east oakland residents . most importantly , we will conduct dedicated outreach to help educate neighbors and business owners on how they can use , and benefit from , carsharing .\ncity car share ' s annie bourden then hands out electronic key fobs that beep members into the car when they reserve it . down at one of the pods , as the garages are known , annie shows the new recruits how to use the fob .\ndash uses a fleet of electric scion iqs and charging stations . we have 24 of 30 vehicles in place now and are still working on putting in some infrastructure . city carshare currently has more electric vehicles ( evs ) than any other round - trip carsharing operator in the country . i think evs will only become a bigger part of carsharing in the future . right now the infrastructure is expensive , and dealing with it can be time - intensive , but that will change once it gets up to scale . it won\u2019t be a totally smooth transition , but it will happen .\ncan i rent a car in one city and return it in another ? i am looking for a share - ride from jfk to ohio . would you please let me know what companies can i contact ? something like blablacar in europe ? thanks ! a .\nthis is the only city in the country - - possibly in the world - - that has three car - share companies operating at the same time ,\nsaid dan shifrin , regional vice president for zipcar .\nit speaks volumes about san francisco .\ncar - sharing networks spread the use of a few vehicles between a number of drivers . carpooling and ride - sharing help to reduce the number of cars on the road . choose sustainable driving habits to help vancouver become the greenest city in the world by 2020 .\n\u201cyou are seeing a generation of people who have a sense of public consciousness about their carbon footprint , \u201d said susan smartt , senior vice president of forest city residential west . \u201cit\u2019s good regional planning to offer amenities that will resonate with the lifestyle of these people . \u201d\nwe want to make car sharing more hip , more fun and more sexy than owning a car ,\nsays kate white , co - founder and deputy director of city car share .\nthis programme is a real , viable and convenient alternative to owning a car .\nto address the inequality of current carsharing opportunities in certain communities , transform has teamed up with the city of oakland to create a pilot program to expand carsharing to east oakland . this pilot program has the potential to be replicated in other places and with other modes of shared mobility .\noops ! we don ' t recognize the web browser you ' re currently using . try checking the browser ' s help menu , or searching the web for instructions to turn on html5 geolocation for your browser . you can also search near a city , place , or address instead .\n\u201ctoyota is exploring new business models like the city car share dash fleet to meet the future mobility needs of our customers . the scion iq ev fleet will help us understand how electric vehicles are used in an active car sharing program and the viability of this type of program for future technologies . \u201d\noakland has also jumped on the alternative transportation bandwagon . as of september 2008 , the city requires all developers of projects with more than 50 units and / or 50 , 000 square feet of non - residential space to submit a \u201ctransportation demand management\u201d plan , which includes strategies to increase bicycle , pedestrian , transit and car - share use .\n\u201canything that includes the disabled is good but this just seems a bit elitist , \u201d said dan mcmullan of disabled people outside , who gets around berkeley on a wheelchair . \u201ci would like to see the city use the money to reign in on the services they already have , such as the taxi scrip and discount fares for bart and buses . \u201d\ncarshare _ 0004 _ db . jpg tara hunt of san francisco , gets inside a nissan versa , one of many zipcars she uses from the car share service at a parking lot at 2nd and howard streets in san francisco , ca , on wednesday , january , 17 , 2007 . photo taken : 1 / 17 / 07 darryl bush / the chronicle * * tara hunt ( cq ) mandatory credit for photog and sf chronicle / - mags out less\ni am a bike mechanic and really prefer getting around with pedal power , but occasionally life calls upon us to get jobs that require cars to get to work . because of this , i had to search for a car service . in the bay area , the competition was pretty much between zip car and city car share . i took a social media poll of my 1000 + friends and city car share came out ahead , so i joined up last week . when i checked it out , i found that ccs had pods of cars all around me . . . i had always seen them here and there , but never realized the sum totality of their presence ! they ' ve got cars practically on every other corner of oakland .\n\u201ctoyota is exploring new business models like the city car share dash fleet to meet the future mobility needs of our customers , \u201c said craig scott , advanced technology vehicle manager for toyota motor sales usa inc . \u201cthe scion iq ev fleet will help us understand how electric vehicles are used in an active car sharing program and the viability of this type of program for future technologies . \u201d\n\u201ctoyota is exploring new business models like the city car share dash fleet to meet the future mobility needs of our customers , \u201d said craig scott , advanced technology vehicle manager for toyota motor sales usa inc . \u201cthe scion iq ev fleet will help us understand how electric vehicles are used in an active car sharing program and the viability of this type of program for future technologies . \u201d\n@ adelina , it is certainly possible to rent a car in one city and return it in another , but that is more likely to be found with a major car rental company like hertz or avis rather than a car - sharing company . the rental companies have the ability with their larger organizations to shuffle cars whereas most car - sharing operations are more locally based . \u2013 @ ed .\ncarshare _ 0003 _ db . jpg tara hunt of san francisco , holds the zipcar card she uses to unlock the zipcar inside a nissan versa , one of many zipcars she uses from the car share service in san francisco , ca , on wednesday , january , 17 , 2007 . photo taken : 1 / 17 / 07 darryl bush / the chronicle * * tara hunt ( cq ) ran on : 01 - 22 - 2007 tara hunt gets inside a nissan versa from car - share firm zipcar . less\nthe access mobile program\u2019s administration is supported by bart and funded by the u . s . department of transportation federal transit administration , under the\nnew freedom\ngrant . the program is made possible through the support of several organizations including the city of berkeley\u2019s commission on disability , the san francisco mayor\u2019s office on disability , bay area transit ( bart ) , the ed roberts campus and the center for independent living .\none use case i can see for these lilliputian city cars is as courtesy cars at general aviation airports where pilots fly in solo or with co - pilot and just need a way to get \u201cthe last mile\u201d to a meeting , hotel room , etc . ( pilots rarely need to go far from the airport . if they did , they would just fly into a closer airport , usually within 10 mi or less ) .\nthe idea of car sharing within residential buildings got a boost when san francisco passed an ordinance in 2005 requiring new residential buildings with more than 50 units to offer a car sharing either on site or within 800 feet of the building . at the same time , the city set strict limits on parking for new residential complexes in some parts of town , including the market - octavia neighborhood \u2014 in some areas only one car is allowed for every four units .\none million u . s . carsharing members will soon become 2 million as people save thousands per year owning one less car . university students , city dwellers , and fleets have new flexibility in getting the right vehicle when needed including roomy sedans , pickup trucks , and even electric cars . just as we are transitioning from owning expensive computers and software to mobile use of cloud services , transportation has moved beyond just owning a car to a rich menu of transportation services .\ngreat concept , terrible customer service . yes , i know they ' re a non - profit . but that ' s no excuse for such a crappy billing system , and a lame way of handling problems . it ' s disturbing enough that an unauthorized person used a car and it was billed to my account . ( and i am the sole authorized user of the account . ) but then getting city car share to correct the error required not only an email , but a phone call and more .\nwe ' ve been members since our last car died - was it 4 years ago ? - a nd we ' ve thoroughly enjoyed the convenience , not to mention the cost - savings and being green . this idea soooo beats owning a car or any other transportation option in the city , i ' m surprised more people aren ' t members . i ' m glad , though , because i like the fact that there is always a car available when i need / want one . this couldn ' t be easier !\ncarshare _ 0007 _ db . jpg tara hunt of san francisco , walks away from a zipcar space in a lot on 2nd and howard streets , after returning the nissan versa she drove , one of many zipcars she uses from the car share service in san francisco , ca , on wednesday , january , 17 , 2007 . ( fyi : in the background is an ipod ad ; hunt called zipcar users similar to the first ipod users in the interview ) photo taken : 1 / 17 / 07 darryl bush / the chronicle * * tara hunt ( cq ) ran on : 01 - 22 - 2007 tara hunt gets inside a nissan versa from car - share firm zipcar . less\ni agree that i wish i could give them a zero . i was a member of ccs for eight years and loved them , but since the merger with carma , it has been a billing nightmare . every month they come up with a different fine or fee . the latest was a $ 50 fine for not locking the car with a key fob . so an $ 8 rental goes to $ 58 and how do you prove that you locked the car when you know that you did ? you get charged a $ 10 a month fee , even if you didn ' t rent a car that month . ridiculous on so many levels . i ' ll try out the new enterprise carshare program and good riddance .\nworried about renting an electric vehicle ? to combat range anxiety ( the fear that your battery will run out of juice before you reach your destination ) , there are plenty of charging stations throughout sf and the east bay including downtown berkeley , ucsf , cole valley , city college of sf , panhandle , china basin , mission , mission bay , and civic center . best of all , members don ' t have to fill up the car with gas at the end of the reservations ; users just return the car to its parking space , plug\u00ad the vehicle into the charging station , and continue with their day . it ' s that easy .\ni was an avid user and supporter of city car share for over 8 years . they do not exist anymore . swallowed by getaround . it sucks ! ! ! i went to zipcar and am very very happy , though i do miss the local homey feeling of ccs and my buddies on the customer service lines hi ian , kerry , tenise etc , we miss you . the only thing i miss with zipcar is its size so you don ' t seem to get to know anybody and are speaking with people far away for where you are , but that is the way the world turns , until it spins off it ' s axis - lol . zipcars are good and their app is the bomb .\n\u201cwe\u2019re delighted to join our families , as we take this next step towards extending the convenience and flexibility of our combined services to more people throughout the bay area . \u201d\nover the next eight weeks , the new carma will increase the number of operating locations by 25 % , invest in newer technologies to enhance the user experience , and expand improved services to more areas . by consolidating operations , the new company aims to be the most innovative and efficient shared mobility provider available .\nabout carma carma is a carpooling network that connects commuters with similar routes to share rides through a free smartphone app . carma\u2019s main goal is to make ridesharing easy and flexible . carma has programs in ireland , norway , washington d . c . , san francisco , and austin .\nvisit carma online urltoken follow carma on facebook , twitter , instagram , google + and linkedin to stay connected .\nreach out to the author : contact and available social following information is listed in the top - right of all news releases .\n\u00a9copyright 1997 - 2015 , vocus prw holdings , llc . vocus , prweb , and publicity wire are trademarks or registered trademarks of vocus , inc . or vocus prw holdings , llc .\ndoctype html public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nit works along fairly simple lines . members pay a $ 300 refundable deposit and a $ 10 monthly fee to join . for $ 2 . 50 an hour and 45c a mile , they can drive a new vw beetle , four - door family car or station wagon based at one of 11 locations around san francisco . insurance and petrol is included in the price .\nat an orientation meeting in the company ' s downtown office , 10 new members are shown how to make reservations online .\ncan everyone see the red light flashing on the side of the door ?\nshe asks .\njust hold your key fob in front of it . the door will spring open when it recognises your fob number ."]}
{"id": 56459, "summary": [{"text": "gest\u00e3o de carreiras de profissionais desportivos , s.a. , known as gestifute , is a portuguese company providing agent services for footballers .", "topic": 18}, {"text": "unlike other football associations , portugal allowed other parties to own part of the economic rights of the players , in order to receive part of the transfer fees .", "topic": 27}, {"text": "the company was founded by jorge mendes . ", "topic": 32}], "title": "gestifute", "paragraphs": ["gestifute international is one of a series of irish - based special purpose firms established by mendes as part of his gestifute company .\ngestifute later ( or before the deal ) became the agent of the player . that season gestifute also represented coentr\u00e3o in his \u20ac30 million deal to city rival\n4 comments to fifa registered agents , part 2 . gestifute the route to success\ngestifute did not respond to questions . jorge mendes will expect to be busy this summer .\nin 2004 some players represented by gestifute were transferred for record prices . the first one was\nas the latter was the piece - weigh of internazionale to sign quaresma . quaresma himself joined inter for \u20ac18 . 6m plus pel\u00e9 , was also represented by gestifute . in june 2009 , gestifute signed\ngestifute international limited . free business summary taken from official companies house information . free alerts . registered as ie386618\naccording to the most recent accounts for gestifute , the company paid out a dividend of \u20ac12 million during 2015 .\nthe market never stops turning . and with every turn , mendes and gestifute earn another fee , another commission .\ngestifute apparently received 30 percent of the transfer fee for their part ownership of the player ' s economic rights .\n4 . according to the regulatory definitions ; # jorgemendes and # gestifute international limited are an intermediary ( hence registered with the fa ) and start sgpa s . a , the portuguese holding company of gestifute , is an organisation . urltoken\nfounded by mendes in 1996 , gestifute provides agent services for some of the wealthiest and most famous footballers in the world .\nit seems from gestifute\u2019s transfer and client history that they are fairly satisfied with the area almost under their control : portugal .\ngestifute is a portugese powerhouse that represents some of the very best soccer players in the world . gestifute is headlined by super agent jorge mendes , as well as a roster of bonafide superstars ( including thiago silva , james rodriguez , and christiano ronaldo ) . although gestifute represents almost half of their next closest competitor ( stellar football ) , they have earned twice as much money in cumulative commissions .\naccording to gestifute\u2019s website , start sgps sa is the holding company used by mendes for all of his sports - related business dealings .\nfifa registered agents , part 2 . gestifute the route to success \u00ab untold arsenal : supporting the club , the manager and the team\nchina ' s fosun buy a player who they represent through gestifute . win - win . now both his representatives and economic rights holder .\nif he had paid on a yearly basis , gestifute added , then he would have ended up paying less tax than he eventually paid .\ngestifute has hit back at these claims and said in a statement in december that the stars it represents are fully compliant with their tax obligations .\nandy quinn , a gestifute director , is also the director of another irish company with football interests , multisports & image management ( mim ) .\namong its deals , gestifute was involved in previous transfers involving superstar cristiano ronaldo , showing the company is itself a major player in the business .\nafter subtracting the \u20ac12 million dividend paid from the company\u2019s full - year profit , gestifute shareholders\u2019 funds rose by \u20ac6 million to \u20ac13 . 8 million .\nthere is no tax evasion scheme \u2026 there has never been any hiding nor any intention to hide anything ,\ngestifute said in a statement .\nronaldo ' s agency , gestifute , said in a statement tuesday that\nit is clear that the player did not try to evade taxes .\nthe pattern that is emerging , is a network within portugal\u2019s club sides , which stands to reason as gestifute is portuguese and primarily deals with portuguese talent .\nboth cristiano ronaldo and jose mourinho are fully compliant with their tax obligations with the spanish and british tax authorities ,\ngestifute said in a statement .\naccording to the latest reports , guo has signed a deal with gestifute to set up a sports brokerage for the trading of athletes between sports clubs in china .\nfor \u20ac40 million . gestifute and orel b . v . received a total of \u20ac3 . 705 million agent fee ( unknown ratio between the two company ) .\nin its statement , gestifute said that\nneither cristiano ronaldo nor jose mourinho have ever been involved in legal proceedings regarding the commission of a tax offense\n.\ngestifute involved in numbers of high profile move in european transfer market , such as cristiano ronaldo . before fifa set up a new law to restrict third parties ownership ( with\nsignificant influence\n) , gestifute was actively involved in third parties ownership . however , it in fact conflict of interests , as gestifute was both the owner and the agent of the player . after 2008 , gestifute only received agent fees for the deals the company broke , and not actively in third parties ownership , however a portion of the million transfer deal ( such as 5 % ) was already half of , or even exceed the annual salary of the player .\noverall , the most recent accounts for gestifute show that the company made a gross profit of just over \u20ac27 million , almost double the \u20ac14 million reported the year before .\na spokesman for gestifute dismissed any suggestion of a dispute , however , saying :\nthe transfer was completed within the regulations and we are not aware of any complaints .\ncristiano ronaldo \u2019s agency gestifute have published a document disclosing the real madrid ' s forward ' s income for last year in an attempt to stave off accusations of tax avoidance .\nwolves buy a player than real madrid wanted . . . . jorge mendes everybody . bet he ' s sold to madrid for 4 times the money in the summer . # gestifute\nguo guangchang is teaming up with portuguese super broker gestifute , whose main business is engineering the deals that allow european players to move from one soccer club to another . photo : bloomberg\nin this case , guo is teaming up with portuguese super broker gestifute , whose main business is engineering the deals that allow european players to move from one soccer club to another .\nin a statement , gestifute said : \u201ccristiano ronaldo communicated to the spanish tax agency on 30 march all the information about his assets , as can be shown in the attached documentation .\ndinamo moscow has signed a memorandum of cooperation with the portuguese company gest\u00e3o de carreiras de profissionais desportivos , s . a . ( better known as gestifute ) , and polaris sports limited .\nmediapart said the system gestifute employed for its various clients , using a network of offshore accounts and companies , represented a total potential loss to tax authorities of at least 185 million euros .\nshanghai foyo , a company majority owned by fosun\u2019s chairman , guo guangchang , bought stakes in mendes\u2019s agency gestifute\u2019s holding company , start . in january 2016 gestifute and shanghai foyo launched a marketing and football agency joint venture in chinese football with a glitzy event in shanghai attended by guo , mendes and senior figures from benfica and monaco , clubs where mendes has been key to transfers .\ngestifute international limited was set up on wednesday the 26th of may 2004 . their current address is 18 - 19 college green , dublin 2 , and the company status is normal . the company ' s current directors luis correia and andy quinn have been the director of 32 other irish companies between them ; 15 of which are now closed . gestifute international limited has 2 shareholders .\nguo said he chose gestifute because it\u2019s one of the premier names in its field . fosun is usually better known for its investments in areas like insurance , real estate and other financial products .\none of the publications , the french investigative portal mediapart , said ronaldo and his portuguese compatriot mourinho had benefited from a tax optimisation system developed by their agent jorge mendes , who owns gestifute .\nfor \u20ac25 million plus \u20ac11 million bonus . two year before , gestifute signed 10 % economic rights from benfica for \u20ac1 million , which benfica the remain 20 % earlier in august for \u20ac2 million .\nronaldo ' s agency , gestifute , has explicitly denied the charges , going so far as to post a statement on the agency ' s website they claim has been issued by the spanish tax agency confirming that ronaldo is current with his tax obligations . gestifute went on to say on the site that ronaldo\nnever has been involved in any conflict with the tax authorities of any country .\nthe football league , too , decided in december that mendes\u2019s role was no cause for concern , despite rules dictating that agents cannot have a controlling influence on clubs . although a subsidiary of fosun owns a slice of gestifute\u2019s holding company , the football league determined there was no conflict of interest . ( mendes and gestifute did not respond to several requests to discuss their plans for wolves for this article . )\nbeb\u00e9 ' s move to old trafford earlier this month was negotiated by gestifute , the portuguese management company headed by jorge mendes , the representative of cristiano ronaldo , jose mourinho and united pair anderson and nani .\nederson , manchester city\u2019s new brazilian goalkeeper , is a case in point : he spent time at rio ave before joining benfica . gestifute , silva campos confirmed , had owned 20 percent of his economic rights .\nqfil also has links to gestifute international , an irish - based company controlled by football super agent jorge mendes , who represents real madrid star cristiano ronaldo , manchester united manager jose mourinho and valencia winger nani .\nmeanwhile , leading overseas players are likely to be introduced to china and vice versa . soccer training organizations will be jointly established by foyo and gestifute in the hope of sending promising chinese players to overseas clubs .\nthe deal has , however , been criticized in russia . the player agent dmitri seluk , for example , who is no stranger to murky transfer investment deals himself , has criticised the deal between dinamo and gestifute .\ncarlos os\u00f3rio de castro is said to have acted as gestifute\u2019s lawyer for many years ; he responded to an email from the guardian by saying \u201cit\u2019s my firm\u2019s policy not to comment on any issue regarding the work we perform [ or are alleged to have performed ] for our clients . i\u2019d just like to point out that my firm represents a lot of players not connected to gestifute , along with several clubs and football federations and investors . \u201d\njorge mendes ( centre ) and peter kenyon ( left ) are two figures who have used tpo to their advantage , with their respective agencies , gestifute and doyen , at the centre of most of the third party dealings .\ngestifute is owned by jorge paulo mendes agustinho of portugal . he has been voted on two consecutive occasions the best football agent in the world ( how nice ) . he has a business partner , luis carreia also portuguese .\nthe following is a list of players who have been at the same club as jose mourinho whilst being with gestifute and in brackets ; the transfer fee paid by mourinho , where no brackets appear mourinho did not sign the player .\nchinese soccer aficionados will have a better chance to see world - famous soccer players in the near future as foyo culture and entertainment co ltd\uff0da subsidiary of investment conglomerate fosun international ltd\uff0dhas joined hands with the highly celebrated portuguese footballers agency gestifute .\nfollowing the recent accusations , which were published by a group of european newspapers last weekend , gestifute released a photograph of ronaldo\u2019s \u2018model 720\u2019 tax return , in a bid to prove their client declared the necessary assests and rights to spanish authorities .\nthe following summer , after jos\u00e9 mourinho , also a client of mendes ' s , moved to chelsea as the manager , chelsea signed carvalho , for \u20ac30m , and ferreira , for \u20ac20m . if gestifute ' s 5 % economic rights were still held in each player \u2013 gestifute declined to confirm that \u2013 mendes ' s agency would have made \u20ac2 . 5m , on top of the \u20ac2 . 4m in agents ' fees which , the guardian has revealed , chelsea paid at the time .\n+ + + + # fassone # milan # mendes + + + giungono conferme che l\u2019incontro di ieri a # madrid non ha riguardato aspetti societari ma possibili agevolazioni per il # mercato rossonero con giocatori legati a # gestifute ( alexrn 10 . 35 )\nthe deal between gestifute and dinamo moscow was announced on monday april 11 on the club\u2019s official homepage . the director of gestifute , lu\u00eds correia , told urltoken that the two companies intend to cooperate with dinamo at all levels including marketing : \u201cwe have a longstanding relationship with dinamo . from the very first visit to russia , we knew that they want to create a really big club , a high level club . we are impressed by dinamo\u2019s history , and are very excited to be a part of it in the future . \u201d\ngestifute has refuted any suggestions that it acted improperly , but fifa - registered agent gon\u00e7alo reis , who arranged bebe ' s free transfer from third division club estrela da amadora to guimaraes in july , insisted he was left on the sidelines when guimaraes sold the player .\nmanchester united ' s \u00a37 . 4 million summer purchase of portuguese winger b\u00e9b\u00e9 resulted in selling club vit\u00f3ria de guimar\u00e3es receiving just 70 per cent of the fee , with the remaining 30 per cent being allocated to the gestifute sports agency , who part - owned the player .\ngestifute , in turn , hopes to benefit from both growing its profile in russia and also increasing its player portfolio : \u201cwe are going to cooperate with the club on all levels including with young players from the academia , but also through marketing . \u201d correia also pointed out that they have similar cooperation agreements with a number of other clubs in europe , but that in russia \u201cdinamo are the first club we have established a link with . \u201d correia stated that the 2018 world cup has been a prime motivator for gestifute to expand into russia .\nparis ( reuters ) - the soccer agency gestifute has denied that clients including portuguese star cristiano ronaldo and manchester united manager jose mourinho are involved in any tax evasion after a media consortium reported that they had used tax havens to handle tens of millions of euros in earnings .\nin the list of signings now published annually by the fa , the \u201cintermediaries\u201d involved in that deal are stated to have been carlos os\u00f3rio de castro , a lawyer based in portugal who acted for cavaleiro , and valdir cardoso , a portuguese agent understood to work for gestifute , which represented the club .\nspeaking to sport - express seluk declared this deal \u201ca complete idiocy ! \u201d seluk believes that the last time dinamo cooperated with mendes , the club was cheated out of \u20ac89 million . furthermore , seluk pointed at valencia cf , and as monaco fc \u2014both clubs have cooperation agreements with gestifute\u2014as examples of where gestifute\u2019s business model has hurt clubs on the field . \u201cyou will see neither club will play in the champions league ! dinamo will not perform well with him either ! ! \u201d asked whether there will once again be an influx of portuguese players at dinamo , seluk responded \u201cdefinitely ! portuguese , and brazilians . \u201d\nwolves has never hidden the fact that mendes is a \u201cknown associate\u201d of fosun , in the words of the managing director laurie dalrymple , though the club has strenuously denied that he is overseeing its transfer policy . wolves\u2019s squad this year , club executives noted , will include a number of new additions not looked after by mendes\u2019s agency , gestifute .\nfor these agents to claim an area they have to have permanent contacts within a football club or scouting network . below i will show you through the transfer history of gestifute what an agent can achieve when he has a solid network within his chosen area and contact with a foreign network . in brackets total transfer fees exchanged over various moves .\nfounded in 1996 , gestifute has become one of the most renowned soccer player agencies in europe , involving a number of high - profile players such as cristiano ronaldo , james rodriguez and david de gea . its founder jorge mendes , 50 , has won the agent of the year honor of the globe soccer awards for six consecutive years since 2010 .\ntelegraph sport understands that gestifute , headed by jorge mendes , the representative of cristiano ronaldo and jose mourinho , received its share of b\u00e9b\u00e9 ' s transfer fee following united ' s direct payment to guimar\u00e3es , who signed the 20 year - old from estrela da amadora following the cancellation of his contract due to non - payment of wages just two months earlier .\nin response to a detailed series of questions about mendes ' s earnings on the b\u00e9b\u00e9 deal and reis ' s complaint , a spokesman for mendes ' s gestifute agency said :\nthere is no basis for any action against us in relation to b\u00e9b\u00e9 .\nshe also said :\nwe never discuss publicly details of the deals brokered by us .\nmendes ' contacts in the game are unparalleled ; his ability to find clubs willing to pay big for portuguese talent is also without equal . his most famous clients are cristiano ronaldo and mourinho , but his gestifute stable oversees the careers of hundreds of players and managers , and he has been responsible for the vast majority of the major sales of portugal players over the past two decades .\nthere was a similar influx at dynamo moscow in 2005 , followed by further financial problems ( though the russian club last year signed a \u201cmemorandum of understanding\u201d once again with gestifute ) . at valencia , meanwhile , supporters turned on nuno , the coach . they came to see him as a mendes pawn , and protested against the ownership of peter lim , another close friend of the portuguese agent .\nbut there is also a network in brazil and an emerging network in argentina . so gestifute must liaise with other agents / agencies from south america to arrange the transfers of players into portugal and within a few years arrange for their high profile transfers in to one of the \u201cbig five\u201d leagues consisting of germany , france , italy , spain and england ( with the odd exception of russia ) .\nnow i\u2019m not suggesting that anything shady is going on with gestifute and mourinho , as many a manager takes players with them wherever they go but i do believe it to be suggestive of a possible conflict of interests . plus i think this suggests that agents / agencies can on occasion have too much influence with regards to transfers and fees especially when the buying manager is also one of their clients .\nfurthermore , mendes has openly admitted that he , and gestifute , have been involved in third - party ownership deals , and furthermore believes that fifa\u2019s ban on tpo contracts , which came into affect in may 2015 , is illegal . speaking to the news agency reuters on january 30 , 2015 mendes stated that banning the practice is \u201c illegal , completely illegal , illegal , illegal , both things illegal . \u201d\nit was in 2003 that gestifute first started player trading within the uk , utilising tony henry\u2019s ( formation ) network of contacts . however over time this partnership broke down . the final act of betrayal was when mourinho signed for chelsea and jorge mendes cut the agency formation out of any further deals and dealt directly with chelsea ( abramovich ) . a court case is still on - going in portugal over this partnership breakdown .\nin a statement , wolves said : \u201cit is a matter of public record that fosun have a percentage stake in the gestifute company headed up by jorge mendes . jorge is available as an adviser to the owners , in the same way as many other agents and influential figures within football are . wolves have signed players within his portfolio , including last year\u2019s player of the season helder costa , as well as players from other intermediaries .\nwhen another portuguese player , jo\u00e3o teixeira , joined wolves on loan from benfica , the fa\u2019s list of transactions states that he did not have any agent advising him at all , while andy quinn , a director of gestifute international based in ireland , acted for wolves . the portuguese defender silvio , who signed from atl\u00e9tico madrid in july , is not listed in the fa document so the agents on that deal have not been publicly disclosed .\nthis is just one example of the route an agent / agency or multiple agents use to get their clients in to the biggest paying leagues in the world . small networks either side of the atlantic working together and not the clubs scouting networks as all good managers would have you believe . on the odd occasion that a gestifute client has skipped portugal they have ended up at arsenal ( carlos vela ) & barcelona ( giovani dos santos ) .\nat the point of the pyramid , though , are the world\u2019s elite , the clubs to whom mendes sells the very best players at the very highest prices . even here , though , his influence can run deeper than most . when his client mourinho was the manager of real madrid , mendes regularly used mourinho\u2019s office at the club\u2019s training ground as a base from which to conduct gestifute business , including meetings with potential investors into other clubs . clubs like wolverhampton .\nboth gestifute , and polaris sports limited are owned by the portuguese player agent jorge mendes , who counts some of the most prominent players in the world , cristiano ronaldo ( real madrid ) , james rodrigues ( real madrid ) , \u00e1ngel di maria ( paris saint - germain ) , diego costa ( chelsea fc ) , and william carvalho ( sporting lisbon ) , as well as the prominent coach jos\u00e9 mourinho ( currently without a club ) , among his clients .\nrecently , fifa has started investigating the position of quality investment fund , set up by the former chelsea ceo peter kenyon and co - owned by caa sports international and gestifute ( duff and panja , 2011 ) . other third - party ownership projects such as traffic , benfica star fund , sport investment fund and soccer br1 have been set up to directly invest in clubs and academies by controlling their key asset \u2013players\u2019 transfer rights\u2013 without being legally responsible for the club with respect to football governing bodies .\ndespite being a controversial agent himself , seluk might have a point , as gestifute will most certainly view dinamo as a club that can be used to develop players , rather than as a potential title winning machine . furthermore , mendes\u2019 track record of tpo deals , and the fact that clubs can be used to park player contracts , without the player actually playing there , means that dinamo might see very few talented players moving to the club . at the same time dinamo\u2019s poor financial position forces the club into this deal , which could very well turn out to be a deal with the devil .\nronaldo , di maria ( \u00a329m ) , fabio coentrao ( \u00a326 . 4m ) , pepe , ricardo carvalho ( \u00a326 . 4m ) , jose bosingwa ( \u00a30 . 8m & \u00a318m on two occasions ) , paulo ferreira ( \u00a31 . 8m & \u00a317 . 5m on two occasions ) , adriano fabiano rossato ( \u00a31 . 7m ) , henrique hil\u00e1rio ( free ) , tiago cardoso mendes ( \u00a310 . 5m ) , ricardo andrade quaresma bernardo ( \u00a321 . 6m ) . and at the opposite end of the scale mourinho has only ever released one player attached to gestifute filipe oliveira . good business if you can get it .\nscolari ' s move to chelsea is just the latest multi - million pound move to be brokered by the portuguese superagent . jason burt reports\nwhen jorge mendes was asked to write a column for the portuguese sports daily , o jogo , during the european championship , the title that was originally suggested , somewhat jokingly , was\nmy millions\n. mendes said no to that , instead agreeing to the column being called\nthe value of euros\nwhich could , even so , be interpreted two ways . it ' s not just the football competition ; it ' s the currency .\nmendes ' name doesn ' t mean much to the average football fan . but it should . still just 42 , he is one of the most powerful men \u2013 maybe in terms of deals the most powerful man \u2013 in the game . mendes is also an agent , a shrewd businessman and a clever media operator with his own management company , website , which employs full - time journalists , and contacts that spread from his portuguese base throughout the world , particularly in the valuable markets of south america .\npini zahavi has long been regarded as the number one super - agent but , this summer , as with last year , mendes ' name is being mentioned by the biggest clubs in europe as the man with the greater influence . he has just taken jose mourinho to internazionale and luiz felipe scolari to chelsea to make the pair the highest - paid club managers in world football .\nthat mendes has found time to write a column is astonishing . he has been , and is set to continue to be , the busiest agent in the business and makes many millions indeed . having been allowed by scolari to have access to the portugal team hotel during the european championship , mendes has been a visible presence at the opulent lakeside complex as he looks after his clients and plots their futures .\nreferred to as a\ntranquil oasis\nin the hotel blurb , the beau rivage in neuch\u00e2tel has been anything but that for mendes . not only has he schemed to get scolari to stamford bridge but he is also at the heart of deciding what will happen to his star client , cristiano ronaldo , who wants to move to real madrid . then there is deco , ricardo carvalho , ricardo quaresma . the list goes on .\nnot a single player , it seems , leaves portugal , or moves clubs , without mendes being involved and it has already been calculated , probably correctly , that scolari ' s squad is the most valuable in the tournament on the transfer market . and mendes represents the eight biggest names .\nafter securing scolari ' s three - year contract , worth between \u00a35 . 5m and \u00a36 . 25m , with chelsea , negotiating first with peter kenyon , the club ' s chief executive , and then directly with roman abramovich , mendes , on wednesday , flew to italy to meet with mourinho , who has returned from holiday , to direct inter ' s transfer dealings .\nwith scolari ' s appointment it appears inter ' s chances of securing carvalho have been thwarted \u2013 the defender can , however , expect to receive a new , improved contract even though he has four years left on his present deal \u2013 although the italian club will battle with chelsea for deco and quaresma . either way , for mendes , it ' s a win - win situation . he represents both players , both clubs , both managers .\nmendes is a straight - forward character who has earned a reputation for honesty \u2013 he would rather tell someone straight that he can ' t give them information rather than lie \u2013 and loyalty . a former semi - professional footballer , mendes also has , according to his associates , a brilliant eye for talented players and is a terrific scout who is quick to sign up those who catch his eye .\nhe doesn ' t forget either , and still talks to those journalists and football people who helped him in his early days . mendes also learned a very valuable lesson at the start of his career as he watched the waning of another agent , jose veiga . veiga was the number one agent in portugal which meant he was the number one agent with porto , the club where the most lucrative deals are cut . he took luis figo to real madrid , he was involved in zinedine zidane ' s move also but he fell out with porto after sergio conceicao , a midfielder , was sold to lazio .\nveiga had lined up a deal for him to go to deportivo la coru\u00f1a and , angry , went to war with porto . inevitably he was cut out of the picture which allowed mendes to step forward . he seized his opportunity and realised it was better to work with , rather than against , big clubs and other agents which is why one of his most significant alliances was with zahavi .\nthe israeli was the biggest , so mendes wanted to work with him . but now the biggest deals appear to go through mendes first . last summer it was pepe to real madrid for \u00a325m , anderson and nani to manchester united for \u00a346m , simao to atletico madrid for \u00a316 . 5m . mind - blowing figures . mendes was quick to assemble a superb roster of players and was a constant presence at the soccer schools and youth teams throughout portugal , spotting and signing up the sporting lisbon pair of ronaldo and quaresma before others could get close . he also forged alliances in south america which netted him anderson , for example .\npart of his way of working is to jointly buy players with clubs , such as anderson whose registration was acquired for \u00a36 . 3m with porto eventually paying mendes \u00a33m when the midfielder was sold to united . mendes is also good at looking after his clients . anderson , ronaldo and nani all receive frequent house visits from him while his nephew , luis correia , who works for him as a financial adviser , is friends with all three .\nbut mendes is also tough . time and again players have moved to him , from other agents , just before they have moved clubs . even mourinho did it . his agent , jorge baidek , a relatively small - time brazilian who he had known since his coaching days at uniao leiria , had lined up a move for him to liverpool . that was until mendes intervened , armed with offers from chelsea and , ironically considering subsequent events , inter . mourinho , having led porto to the champions league final , which they then won , dropped baidek .\nevery portuguese player who then followed mourinho , including paulo ferreira , tiago mendes and maniche , were mendes ' clients . similarly nani ' s move to united only followed the winger ' s decision to drop his agent , ana almeida , and jose bosingwa ' s \u00a316m transfer to chelsea was facilitated by mendes even though he wasn ' t the right - back ' s agent . he is the gatekeeper . and those gates are golden .\nfollow the independent sport on instagram here , for all of the best images , videos and stories from around the sporting world .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nthe agent who claims to have discovered the manchester united forward beb\u00e9 says he was cut out of the player ' s \u00a37 . 4 million transfer from vitoria de guimaraes \u2013 48 hours before being told he no longer acted for the 20 year - old .\nin the spotlight : manchester united ' s recent recruit beb\u00e9 has hit the big time . . . in no time\nreis said :\ni am unhappy because of the way things have happened . as an agent , i expected more from the other agent involved .\ni know i don ' t have the contacts at the top clubs because i have only been doing this for a year , but when [ jorge ] mendes arrived , i was out of the transaction .\ni have not spoken to beb\u00e9 since he went to united . the only contact has been when i received a renunciation card on aug 13 \u2013 two days after he signed for united .\nit ' s a sad thing that the one who discovers a player does not stay with him when big clubs are interested . but there are four variables in this business .\nthe first is the player , then the guy who discovers him and takes a bet on him . then there are big agents like mendes and , finally , the big clubs .\nsimilarly , a united spokesman said :\nwe signed the player having fully adhered to the correct procedure . this appears to be a dispute between other parties of which manchester united has no part of .\nreis has ruled out a formal complaint to fifa after insisting that he had a ' moral duty ' to ensure bebe ' s career is not affected .\nhe said :\ni am not complaining to fifa because contracts with players are very fragile . they can renounce them at any moment .\nno - one told me what was happening [ with united ] , but i do not want to create an obstacle for beb\u00e9 . i made a moral compromise because i wanted the best for beb\u00e9 .\nit ' s very simple . a year ago , he had nothing in football , but then i put him into guimaraes , he plays two or three games in pre - season and then there is big interest from big clubs .\nwhen i discovered beb\u00e9 , he was a poor boy with nothing in his life . i supported him as a father and he sometimes called me ' father ' . our relationship was stronger than just a player and his manager .\nbeb\u00e9 has yet to play for united and was left out of the club ' s reserve squad against manchester city ' s second string on tuesday night .\nin terms of the transfer fee , i have no doubts about beb\u00e9 ' s quality . sooner or later , he will jump out and show people how good he is .\nemilio macedo , president of vitoria guimaraes , defended the involvement of mendes in the negotiations with united . he said :\njorge mendes has been the bulwark of this transfer .\nwith all due respect to other agents , this country owes him a lot because he handles large transfers and brings money into the country because this is like an export .\na spokesperson for manchester united insisted on wednesday that\nmanchester united made no payments to any agent\nin order to conclude the transfer of b\u00e9b\u00e9 , who marked his full debut for the club with a goal in the 3 - 2 carling cup victory against wolves on tuesday .\nunited became the sole owners of b\u00e9b\u00e9 ' s registration following his transfer in august , but while dual ownership of players contravenes premier league regulations , the practice is common and within the rules in europe and south america .\nb\u00e9b\u00e9 ' s move to united has been dogged by controversy , with old trafford manager sir alex ferguson admitting that he had not seen the player play before sanctioning the purchase .\nferguson then hit out at what he described as\nvicious\nattempts to undermine the player amid accusations that he was not even good enough to play for united ' s reserves .\nunited could have signed the player for nothing when he became a free agent following the breaking of his contract with amadora .\nbut b\u00e9b\u00e9 ' s move to guimar\u00e3es was swiftly followed by interest from a host of leading clubs , with an unnamed turkish club prepared to pay \u20ac6 million for a 50 per cent share of b\u00e9b\u00e9 prior to united ' s move .\nmanchester united ' s manager sir alex ferguson and his trio of unlikely summer signings , from left , b\u00e9b\u00e9 , javier hern\u00e1ndez and chris smalling . photograph : tim hales / ap\nsir alex ferguson has admitted he broke the habit of a lifetime in signing the unknown portuguese b\u00e9b\u00e9 without having seen him play . normally the manchester united manager prefers to watch a prospect in person or at least on video before making up his mind , yet he paid \u00a37 . 4m for the striker formally known as tiago manuel dias correia wholly on the strength of personal recommendations .\nwhy a manager who insists on looking for value in the transfer market was persuaded to pay so much for a player yet to appear at the top level and who moved to vit\u00f3ria guimar\u00e3es on a free just months ago is one of the mysteries behind the most unexpected summer signing , but ferguson clearly believes he needed to act before other clubs moved in .\nsometimes you have to go on instinct and sometimes you have to trust your staff as well ,\nthe united manager said .\nthis was a first for me , but we rate our scouting department very highly and our scout in portugal was adamant we needed to do something , and quickly .\nferguson ' s former deputy , carlos queiroz , now in charge of the national team , tipped off united about the excitement surrounding the player in portugal .\ni know real madrid were hovering and so were benfica ,\nferguson said .\nit was one of those decisions that had to be made quickly , so i made it quickly . i don ' t think it ' s a risk or a fairy story [ b\u00e9b\u00e9 was brought up in an orphanage and spent part of his childhood on the streets ] it ' s just an incentive to all young players who haven ' t necessarily had the best start to their careers .\nthere are plenty of good young players who don ' t get the breaks , or the right opportunities right at the outset , but get noticed in the end . stuart pearce was one of them . b\u00e9b\u00e9 is still young \u2013 because he ' s not yet 21 we don ' t have to name him in our squad of 25 \u2013 and when you get players at that age you can give them time . with all the experience we have in our first - team squad , we don ' t need to rush them .\nit possibly does not feel that way to b\u00e9b\u00e9 at the moment . speaking through an interpreter in manchester today he said it had been around a week from first hearing of united ' s interest to sitting at old trafford in a club tracksuit .\nit has all happened very quickly but i have an opportunity and now i have to grab it and work very hard ,\nhe said .\nof course i have heard of the premier league before , it was always my dream to play for a club like chelsea or manchester united ,\nhe said , perhaps sounding a tad arrogant but more likely simply naming the two english clubs with the strongest portuguese connections .\nsome very big names from portugal have played here , cristiano ronaldo , nani and anderson , and that was definitely a factor . i want to become like them .\nfor a player whose biggest game to date was a losing encounter with benfica while representing a portuguese third division team , b\u00e9b\u00e9 is not short of confidence . then again , if manchester united have just snapped you up unseen , why be shy ?\ni ' m fast , i kick well , and i score a lot of goals ,\nhe replied , when asked what english audiences could expect .\nbut first of all i am here to work and learn .\nferguson ' s trio of somewhat unlikely summer signings \u2013 b\u00e9b\u00e9 from portuguese obscurity , javier hern\u00e1ndez from mexico and chris smalling from fulham ' s reserves \u2013 have prompted speculation about whether united are having to look at the economy end of the market because the club ' s american owners have placed limits on spending . the manager has already pointed out that few other clubs would spend more than \u00a320m on relatively untried youngsters and he says he has no wish to join in the\nkamikaze spending\ntriggered by the new generation of enormously wealthy clubs owners .\npeople are spending amazing amounts of money and i don ' t see any sign of it abating just yet ,\nhe said .\nif anything , it ' s getting worse . i am not saying we will never pay big money for an experienced player again , from time to time we might need to . this is a young players ' club at the moment and it has always been one of our policies to identify good players early and let them grow into the club , but even if you strip all the young players out of the equation , we still have an incredible amount of experience in our first - team squad .\nthat ' s my back - up , i have all that experience to rely on . there were a couple of higher profile players we looked at this summer but if you buy someone like that you have to put him in the team , and i wasn ' t sure there was anyone who would actually make the team that much better . i asked myself would they do what eric cantona did for us , or wayne rooney or cristiano ronaldo , and in the end i didn ' t think they would .\n\u00a9 2018 guardian news and media limited or its affiliated companies . all rights reserved .\nlast season b\u00e9b\u00e9 played four pre - season friendlies for vit\u00f3ria before his move to manchester united . photograph : neal simpson / empics sport\nfor \u20ac9m , the most improbable signing in the career of sir alex ferguson , who admitted he had never seen the player kick a ball .\na 20 - year - old who spent his youth in care near lisbon after being abandoned by his parents , b\u00e9b\u00e9 had played only one season , 26 matches , for estrela da amadora in the portuguese third division , before reis negotiated a move for him to a first division club , vit\u00f3ria guimar\u00e3es . last summer b\u00e9b\u00e9 played four pre - season friendlies for vit\u00f3ria , and sacked reis as his agent on 5 august by letter , which reis says he received on 9 august ; then b\u00e9b\u00e9 was the subject of a deal with united that works out as \u00a37 . 5m on 11 august .\nunited confirmed subsequently that jorge mendes , agent to jos\u00e9 mourinho , who has become a huge influence in portuguese football and previously negotiated the moves by cristiano ronaldo , nani and anderson to old trafford , acted for b\u00e9b\u00e9 . vit\u00f3ria ' s directors stated at their annual meeting late last year that mendes , after seemingly less than a week ' s work , had been paid \u20ac3 . 6m of the \u20ac9m fee . reis had a two - year contract to act as b\u00e9b\u00e9 ' s agent from august 2009 to august this year .\nnow reis says he is\nseriously considering\nmaking a formal complaint to fifa about the manner in which he lost his client to mendes .\ni spotted b\u00e9b\u00e9 playing ,\nhe recalls ,\ni could see he had talent but , because of the person he is and his very poor and difficult background , i had to look after him very closely as a person , as well as be his agent . i negotiated his move first to estrela , then to vit\u00f3ria , then last summer he went missing on me . i read that he had agreed an improved contract with a \u20ac9m buyout clause at vit\u00f3ria , then i suddenly received this letter in which he purported to say our relationship was at an end . two days later he went to manchester united for \u20ac9m . i am now very seriously considering making a complaint to fifa .\nreis did believe b\u00e9b\u00e9 had potential ; he signed a two - year agreement to represent him as his agent , to run from 19 august 2009 . reis says he negotiated b\u00e9b\u00e9 ' s first move to the partly professional , financially struggling estrela , based in lisbon ' s north - western outskirts , when b\u00e9b\u00e9 was 19 . the club ' s financial difficulties meant they did not pay b\u00e9b\u00e9 , so he became a free agent . reis tried to pitch the player ' s potential to bigger clubs in portugal and around europe , including psv eindhoven , who he says were not interested . vit\u00f3ria , based in guimar\u00e3es in the north of the country , agreed to take a gamble on him .\nreis says he was negotiating the details of b\u00e9b\u00e9 ' s proposed contract with vit\u00f3ria from may last year . b\u00e9b\u00e9 attacked his chance there , playing formidably in the pre - season friendlies . reis claims b\u00e9b\u00e9 suddenly went missing ; he did not turn up to a scheduled meeting in lisbon and reis could not get him on his phone . from then , according to reis , he had no contact with the player he had regarded as his prot\u00e9g\u00e9 and potentially valuable client . he read in the newspapers that b\u00e9b\u00e9 had signed a contract with vit\u00f3ria , then , after notable performances , an improved one with the \u20ac9m buyout clause .\nb\u00e9b\u00e9 , a young man of poverty and patchy education , sent reis a letter , dated 5 august last year , which said the contract they had was balanced in reis ' s favour and that he was unhappy with complaints reis had made to the portuguese media about having been kept out of b\u00e9b\u00e9 ' s negotiations with vit\u00f3ria . b\u00e9b\u00e9 said he had negotiated that contract himself . for all these reasons , the letter , signed by b\u00e9b\u00e9 , said he was treating his contract with reis to be his agent as at an end .\nfifa ' s rules on the conduct of agents , which sepp blatter ' s world governing body still currently oversees although it is about to abandon licensing of agents altogether , state that an agent cannot induce a player to breach his contract with another agent . when mendes became involved is not clear , nor how he came to represent b\u00e9b\u00e9 , a relationship united confirmed in the only interview b\u00e9b\u00e9 has given so far , exclusively to the club ' s official website in november . in it , b\u00e9b\u00e9 said he had been playing well for guimar\u00e3es in pre - season friendlies and :\nsuddenly jorge mendes told me about the deal . i was very happy at the time , i didn ' t expect it . it was like a dream to me .\nreis says he restrained himself from complaining at the time because he did not want to disrupt b\u00e9b\u00e9 ' s settling in period at united .\nwhat happened was wrong ,\nreis says .\nif he had come to me , and said he is the major agent with the experience of deals at the biggest clubs and we should come to an arrangement , i would have talked to him . instead i receive this letter signed by b\u00e9b\u00e9 two days before he moves to manchester united , with mendes as his agent . that is not right .\nshortly after b\u00e9b\u00e9 joined united , ferguson lambasted as\nvicious\nreports that b\u00e9b\u00e9 was too raw a footballer amid the polished skills exhibited by the senior players at old trafford . b\u00e9b\u00e9 has made two appearances as a substitute in premier league matches , played three times in the carling cup and once as a substitute in the champions league , at bursaspor where he scored in a 3 - 0 victory . he has also played for portugal under - 21s , many of whose players mendes has represented in recent years , along with the majority of the senior national side .\nat the time b\u00e9b\u00e9 went to united , emilio macedo , the president of vit\u00f3ria , hailed the work mendes had done .\njorge mendes has been the bulwark of this transfer ,\nhe said .\nwith all due respect to other agents , this country owes him a lot because he handles large transfers and brings money into the country . this is like an export ."]}
{"id": 56466, "summary": [{"text": "the francis bacon piano company was established in new york in 1789 by john jacob astor , robert stodart , and william dubois as dubois & stodart .", "topic": 32}, {"text": "they produced player pianos , electric expression players , reproducing pianos , and grand pianos .", "topic": 4}, {"text": "some were licensed under the welte-mignon patents .", "topic": 26}, {"text": "the pianos received many awards , including from the franklin institute state of pennsylvania , merchants institute fair of washington , and the world 's columbian exposition in chicago .", "topic": 5}, {"text": "they were brought to the 1876 world 's fair in philadelphia and at chicago in 1908 .", "topic": 21}, {"text": "the company was eventually bought by kohler & campbell , which manufactured the brand until 1934 . ", "topic": 31}], "title": "francis bacon piano company", "paragraphs": ["after the death of george bacon in 1855 , his son francis bacon joined the firm and the name of the firm was changed to francis bacon & company . in 1904 , the firm was incorporated as the francis bacon piano company . francis bacon continued building pianos with great success until the 1920\u2019s era when the firm was absorbed into industrial giant kohler & campbell . kohler & campbell continued building the francis bacon name until 1934 .\nwe are currently restoring a francis bacon ebony grand piano and it will soon be available to purchase . this piano can be seen on the 1931 francis bacon piano page .\nfrancis bacon was part of one of the oldest and most historical american piano manufacturers . the bacon piano company is one of the founders of the piano industry in america . it began in 1820 with robert stodert and after george bacon died , his son francis entered as a partner in 1904 when the company took the name of bacon piano company .\nwhat is the approximate value of a francis bacon baby grand piano . the number on the case is 68169 .\ncustomer trying out his just delivered francis bacon player piano . please note that a properly restored player piano does not have to be an exercise machine .\npiano company and continued to manufacture them as a hand crafted , beautifully sculpted works of art .\noriginally started by the famous business tycoon john jacob astor along with piano makers robert stodart and william dubois in 1789 , the firm was originally known as dubois & stodart until 1836 . in 1836 , stodart retired and francis bacon joined the firm . in 1841 , dubois left the firm and bacon was joined by brothers richard & thomas raven , and the firm\u2019s name was changed to bacon & raven .\nthis beautiful antique francis bacon player piano is up for auction ! here is the link where you can bid : urltoken caring transitions of chester county , pa . apologies that the video flips part - way . online estate sale auction with local pick - up . here is some more information about this antique instrument : francis bacon pianos made by bacon piano . measures 61 3 / 4w 27 3 / 4d 51 3 / 4 h . restored by cunningham piano company in historic germantown . bench 35w 14 1 / 2d 18 1 / 2h . the history of this company , starting in 1789 , is the history of the piano business in america . it received medals and diplomas for the excellence of it ' s instruments whenever they have been exhibited . notably at the philadelphia world ' s fair in 1876 and in chicago in 1908 .\nfrancis bacon first designed furniture for herter brothers , the firm engaged by william h . vanderbilt to decorate his new york city mansion . in 1883 , bacon began working in the office of celebrated american architect h . h . richardson . by 1885 he had become principle designer for a . h . davenport and company , where he later served as vice - president . there he translated the handcraft ideals of the late nineteenth century into machine - produced furniture designs . because of bacon\u2019s earlier affiliation with richardson\u2019s firm , and because richardson\u2019s office was extremely busy at the time , bacon , and in turn davenport and company , were given furniture commissions for many of richardson\u2019s late buildings . the glessners\u2019 finished piano cost $ 1 , 500 and weighed 900 pounds . it was shipped from davenport and company to the glessners\u2019 home on december 23 , 1887 , a suitable christmas present for a family who had moved into their new house three weeks earlier .\nfrances glessner had wanted to purchase an upright piano for her new home on prairie avenue , but she was such an accomplished pianist and music lover that her husband determined she should have \u201cthe finest piano that could be made . \u201d on may 15 , 1887 , frances glessner noted in her journal that she \u201cmade arrangements for a steinway piano . \u201d nahum stetson , chief of sales and member of the board of steinway & sons , supervised the production of this piano , indicating that the company considered this a very important commission . when the instrument was finished , theodore thomas , founding conductor of the chicago symphony orchestra , traveled to the steinway factory and tried out the instrument , giving it his approval before delivery for decoration to a . h . davenport and company\u2019s chief designer , francis bacon .\nfrancis henry bacon had received a degree in architecture from the massachusetts institute of technology in 1877 and spent several years working with such architecture firms as the prestigious mckim , meade and bigelow in new york . during these years he also traveled and studied in europe , working on the excavations of assos , turkey during two years of travel with the archaeological institute of america .\nbond pianos were made by the packard piano company , fort wayne , indiana . under the thoroughly tried and efficient form of cooperation which has been applied to the factory of the makers of the bond instrument that bears it has made progress almost phenomenal . by that system of a co partnership of labor and profits the packard piano company has exemplified the truth of the maxim that\ngood work is not done by tired men\nit is a policy of fellowship that actuates the makers of bond pianos and that gives to its progress uncommon interest . the bond piano co . was organized and incorporated under the indiana state laws in the fall of 1911 , by the stock holders of ' the packard piano company . the old established fort wayne , ind . industry . early in 1913 at a meeting of the stockholders of the two companies , a thorough analysis of the situation proved the expense of the management , production and selling were greater less than two units than it would be less than one . while the working force could be maintained separate and distinct in every way , in the manufacture of the bond piano and the packard piano , greater efficiency could be obtained in management , production and selling by the packard piano company taking over the bond company , using the bond piano co . as its trademark for bond . pianos manufactured by the packard piano company were built by the owners of the company , which are all of the employees were paid based on a profit - sharing method . by that system of a copartnership of labor and profits made its progress phenomenal , and the quality of the instrument just a little bit better than instruments of the same grade . prices are for grand pianos . worthy of rebuilding .\nwe lost our francis bacon upright player piano in a house fire recently and are wondering what amount to claim on our insurance for its replacement value . i had inherited it 4 years ago from my mother who had received it as a wedding gift from carty player pianos ( inglewood , california ) in the early 1960s . it was in excellent condition , could be either pedal - pumped or run electrically , and had a harpsichord bar that could be lowered or raised so the hammers struck and made a more tinny sound .\nhi , welcome to just answer and thanks for your question ! based on the serial number you gave me , this piano was built in 1931 . that is a good date for this piano since the company was taken over by kohler & campbell just a few years later in 1934 . what would eventually become the francis bacon piano company was established in ny in 1789 by john jacob astor , so it has a very rich american history . the actual price of your piano will be determined by the exact mechanical and cosmetic condition as well as your local selling market . based on comparable pianos and my knowledge of the piano market , i would recommend a value in the range of $ 2 , 400 - $ 3 , 000 if your piano is in excellent condition and maintained regularly . i hope this helps and wish you the best ! important ! when you opened a question and placed a deposit on this site , the value of the question was removed from your bank account and placed into your just answer account . i do not get paid until you press the accept button and that deposit is finally moved out of your just answer account . once i have satisfactorily answered your question , please press accept\nthis company was founded in 1794 . for perspective , haydn was writing his last works while beethoven was writing his opus 1 piano trios . ibach has been notable in the development of both piano construction and the piano industry in general . the family owned and managed company has seen to the replacing of the wooden plate to the cast iron plate to produce a more powerful sound . carl rudolf ibach developed the worlds first vertical piano in 1838 in addition to the worlds first tonally successful 40\nconsole piano . ibach has built a solid reputation in europe over the last two centuries through fine craftsmanship and supplying pianos to a long list of famous composers and artists such as wagner , r . strauss , liszt , bartok , schoenberg , and others .\npiano values will vary with age , type of wood , style and condition .\nwinter piano serial # 262058 . . very good condition . whats the worth ?\ni wanted to get the age of my piano . it ' s a field lippman\nthe behr reproducing piano ( licensed under welte - mignon patents ) is a notable addition to . this artistic line , and is three complete and distinctive instruments in one a piano , a player - piano . a reproducing piano . the behr reproducing piano actually reproduces or creates the world ' s greatest compositions , played by pianists of international fame . there are hundreds of artists ' hand - played music rolls available for this remarkable instrument .\ncompany , located in west berlin , was founded by carl bechstein 125 years ago . since that time , bechstein pianos have been manufactured by skilled craftsmen . through the quality of its grand pianos , bechstein acquired a name famous throughout the world . nowadays , bechstein grand pianos are to be found in innumerable concert halls all over the world . there are two further plants in karlsruhe and eschelbronn , germany . c bechstein pianofortefabrik gmbh , reichenberger str . 124 , 100 berlin 36 , federal republic of germany - or , in the united states , from baldwin piano company\nmade by the bogart piano co . , . , new york . pianos , player pianos , grand pianos of durable character produced under the supervision of a practical piano expert of many years ' experience\ni have a piano that i ' m not sure of it ' s worth . it was made\nplease remember to click the accept button before leaving this page . i am not credited for my time unless this button is pressed . thanks ! hi , thanks for your question ! i ' m very sorry to hear about the fire you had . player pianos were very common in the early 1900 ' s and the bacon piano company was short lived . your player was likely from this earlier period with electrification added later . because of the old age and market saturation these pianos don ' t sell for much today . to replace yours with one of similar age , condition and type would be approximately $ 400 - $ 700 . best wishes ! once i have answered your question , please press accept\nname of well - made and handsomely designed player pianos manufactured by the h . c . bay company in the factories of that industry at bluffton , ind . bellmann player pianos stand well among the better class of popular instruments and they may be commended with assurance of satisfactory results .\ni have an upright bkack steinway & sons piano i am thinking about selling . it is 25 - 30 years\nthe baldwin grand piano , designed , built and guaranteed by the baldwin company , loveland , ohio , is used exclusively by the first rank of artists in all spheres of musical expression - pianists , composers , conductors , singers , instrumentalists - as well as the outstanding symphony orchestras around the world and in music festivals everywhere . without reservation , from the nine - foot concert grand to the five feet , two inch grand , every baldwin embodies the latest concepts of acoustical science and piano making , it is a precision engineered musical instrument of the highest degree of excellence . any baldwin made piano is worth the time . money and energy to rebuild or refurbish .\npianos , player - pianos and grand pianos bearing this name were the products of the brown bros . piano co . , of 202 park square building , boston . the instruments were thoroughly dependable and of a quality to commend them to critical buyers . mr . roger s . brown , president of the corporation , had put in his entire life in the piano business , having been associated with some of the noted eastern industries , including the ivers & pond , the estey piano co . , the mcphail piano co . and others equally well known . he knows what a good piano should be and is determined to produce nothing less .\nthe\ngrandette\nwas one of the favorite styles of the bush & gerts . it was a small grand piano 5 feet 4 inches in length , and the\nmidgette grand ,\nof equal merit , was but 4 feet 9 inches in length . the bush & gerts pianos were manufactured in one of the largest and most thoroughly equipped factories in the world . the company controlling the bush & gerts was one of the strongest in the piano industry and the aim was to sustain the distinction which the instruments have gained in the long and persistent reaching out for perfection in tone production . in the ware rooms of the foremost piano merchants of the world the bush & gerts pianos were presented as instruments worthy of the highest and most discriminating trade . the bush & gerts factory was located at rockford , ill .\ni have a steinway # 432621 piano which i must sell , due to downsizing . can you identify age , where made , value , etc .\nin this well - known house , established in 1901 . was incorporated under the laws of illinois ; capital , $ 2 , 500 , 000 . through the high character of its methods , due to the knowledge and experience of the members of its official directors , this concern was to become one of the strongest and best known piano manufacturing concerns in the west , and the instruments which it manufactures are recognized by critical artists for being among the highest grade instruments . for several years the factory was located in chicago , but seeking more room and a better environment for building a factory wherein their ideals could be he more successfully carried out ' the company located in holland . mich . the bush & lane factory there is one of the finest in equipment and arrangement that can be found in the country . the workmen are experts , thoroughly in accord with the idea of producing instruments of quality and are ably supervised by the president of the company , who is recognized as one of america ' s most prominent masters of acoustics , designers and originators of special features of piano construction , many of which are patented . the company also owns and uses exclusively in its products the famous caecilian players ' action , one of the pioneer players ' mechanisms , which has always maintained a leading position and which is one of the most efficient , durable , easily operated players in the field , possessing wonderful expressiveness and containing many special features that are patented and used only by this concern .\ni have a piano that i ' m not sure of it ' s worth . it was made in madgeburg germany and is at least 126 years old\nignaz b\u00f6sendorfer believed that the piano , usually categorised as a percussive instrument , was a member of the string family . he determined that every part of the piano should , like a violin , resonate to help produce the overall tone . spruce has the best tonal qualities of any wood ( 80 % of the wood in a b\u00f6sendorfer is spruce ) and to this day the company source the wood for their soundboards from the same area of northern italy from which stradivarius obtained his . only spruce that has grown to a minimum of 1000 metres above sea level is selected , and only timber which is felled in january is used , as this is the time of year when the sap is at its lowest .\nplease tell me where i can buy a piano like the one i lost for $ 700 ! i find that very hard to believe as it seems to me this instrument must be worth much more than that . are you familiar with carty piano ? i understand their work is unparalleled and that they even service such noteworthy clients as that\ntalking\nplayer piano in the magic castle in hollywood ! this piano was extraordinary inside and out : that is , its case was gorgeous antiqued red and had always been very well maintained and cared for , and its inner\nplayer\nworkings were masterfully hand - done by carty . this piano was gorgeous and flawless ; if it were just an ordinary upright without the player augmentation i feel it would cost more than $ 700 to purchase .\na piano that has won a distinct place and is recognized by the public as an excellent instrument that may be found in many of the foremost piano houses throughout the country . also very prominent is the famous\nsolo concerto ,\nwhich has attained to a powerful place in the entertainment world , the\ndrachmann ,\nequally admirable , and other players such as the\nmeldorf ,\nvollmer\nand\nbellmann , ' h . c . bay makes its own cases , backs , metal parts and has its own plating plant . the h . c . bay players ' actions , distinguished for its simplicity , ease of operation and durability . is used in all players produced by the company . it is a notable fact that the h . c . bay instruments have developed a larger demand within the period of their manufacture than any other instruments . increasing business forced the company out of its chicago factory early in 1917 , and an extensive plant at bluffton , indiana , was purchased , where now the above - mentioned players are built under most favorable conditions . manufactured hand - crafted pianos under a various name which was a common practice during that time .\nby 1909 , b\u00f6sendorfer , one of the most colourful and popular viennese personalities , was searching for an heir . with no direct descendants , he sold the business to his friend carl hutterstrasser whose family would run the business until 1966 . hutterstrasser ' s early years in charge saw b\u00f6sendorfer production reach a new high of 434 instruments a year , but the company then suffered the first of its three declines . in 1913 , the beloved b\u00f6sendorfer hall was demolished to make way for a major building project , and the first world war reduced production to a mere 130 or so instruments a year . ludwig b\u00f6sendorfer died in 1919 . his will directed that his body be driven to a cemetery on a simple piano - carriage and buried in perfect silence before the notice of his death was made public . no flowers , no wreaths , no announcements of death , no funeral orations . his headstone reads simply : ' ludwig 1919 ' . the city of vienna honoured him by renaming the street to which the company had moved ' b\u00f6sendorferstrasse ' .\ncertificate of music teaching . musical instrument appraiser . qualified technician . qualified piano tuner . experienced in buying , selling , restoring and valuing pianos for more than 20 years .\nb\u00f6sendorfer klavierfabrik is the oldest continuous piano manufacturer in the world . it is also known , affectionately , as the slowest . from the wood first arriving to season until its transformation into a grand piano means a wait of seven years ; the construction of a single b\u00f6sendorfer takes 62 weeks from start to finish . currently , the factory , with approximately 220 employees , turns out about 500 grands and 100 uprights every year . since its foundation in 1828 , the company has had only three owners and , to date , has hand - built no more than 46 , 000 pianos . there is an aura of exclusivity , rarity value and enormous expense attached to it . whether or not these perceptions are accurate we shall see , but first let us briefly examine the milieu in which the firm had its origins .\nthe developments of an instrument so individual in character as the brambach grand piano present the accumulative existence of many generations ; each generation adding to its heritage and pointing the way to further advancement in the art to which this family had been devoted . it was , therefore , natural that the products of the brambach factories were supreme in musical quality and purity of tone . correctly made , theoretically and mechanically , the grand piano manufactured by the brambach piano co . was the embodiment of artistic grace and individuality of tone . realizing that a small grand , of suitable size for the average home , would not only fill a popular demand but would bring within the range of the music lovers a rich and mellow tone possessing the same brilliancy and singing quality as the larger grands , the brambach piano co . had centered special efforts upon the smallest grand made in this country . every brambach grand piano contained the exclusive patented brambach tone expander and guaranteed soundboard . the tone expander released and greatly increased the volume of tone , producing a volume of tone that was usually found in large size grands . the brambach player grand combined the piano and a player mechanism of unmatched quality .\nthe brewster piano is one of the best known and most popular instruments of its grade in the market today . there have been sold within the past few years many thousands of brewster pianos and players . in fact , there is hardly a place in the united states where the brewster is not represented by the leading piano houses of the country and , as above stated , very extensively sold . the case designs of the brewster piano are created in accordance ' with the prevailing vogue in furniture , and its reputation has been greatly enhanced by the attractiveness of styles . the scales of the brewster piano have been drafted with the utmost accuracy , and the quality of materials used and the care exercised in its manufacture combine in making an instrument of an especially good quality and durability .\nthese pianos , player - pianos , grands and reproducers were the products of a responsible chicago organization , at the head of which was mr . william t . brinkerhoff . they are instruments of unquestioned merit , great durability and tone quality of fascinating character being marked features . the case designs are graceful and varied from the elegant plain to the highly ornamental brinkerhoff pianos are sold by enterprising houses throughout the country and always with most satisfactory results . they are pianos in which the advantages of advanced method of manufacture have the force of experience to guide them ' and the personal energies and standing of mr . brinkerhoff add greatly to the enthusiasm which mark the sale of these instruments . the brinkerhoff upright reproducing piano can be played either manually as a regular piano , or as a foot powered player piano , or as a reproducing instrument , in which the exact interpretations of the foremost artists of the world are reproduced . it is a combination of a player piano with special patented devices that automatically regulate the expression . the brinkerhoff grand pianos are noted for their tonal qualities , and they are so constructed that they meet the approval of the most critical musicians . this company specializes on miniature grands , which are only 5 feet in length , but possess the qualities of a larger grand .\na reliable instrument of good reputation , made by the baus piano co . at southern boulevard and trinity avenue , new york ; also makers of the baus player piano . baus pianos and players had been acknowledged to be of popular and durable manufacture . they are made in handsome styles and were depended upon for substantial ability . this industry is controlled by jacob doll & sons . , inc .\n, behning & son pianos were known for their elegant cabinet styles . grand pianos were distinguished for their beautiful tone , their handsome and distinctive designs , their exquisite craftsmanship and great durability . worthy of rebuilding . the instruments manufactured by the behning piano co . , new york city , are well and favorably known , having been originally established in 1861 , by the late henry behning , a piano - maker of skill and experience .\nin 2001 we introduced the incredible bachendorff piano , our crowning achievement . we are excited to be now producing some of the worlds truly fine pianos . pianos that can provide your families future generations pianos to be cherished .\nthanks for your reply . you can buy old player pianos across the country , in working condition , for much less than $ 700 . they are amazing instruments but because of the age they don ' t cost much . i ' m not familiar with carty piano . did they rebuild or restore this piano ? please understand that while these prices seem shocking to you , i have extensive knowledge in this . beautiful hand - carved uprights from 100 + years ago ( non - player ) sell for only a few hundred dollars . the value is in the mechanical part of the piano , not the cosmetic which is why old pianos sell for so little .\nthe bennett piano company was established in 1901 , and instruments bearing the name , from the first , has always been of fine quality and thoroughly reliable construction . they are characterized by tone quality at once powerful and sympathetic . they have sustained a place among the most attractive in case designs , and in every particular their construction has been worthy of the commendation which has been accorded to them by competent critic l . bennett player - pianos and bennett grand pianos have no - less won the favor of people of discriminating tastes . the history of the bennett piano presents the story of a consistent striving to attain a place among the artistic american instruments . it was first designed by one of the recognized acousticians of the industry ' and the musical scale has been developed and refined through the years until the manufacturers became satisfied that , construction and the tonal results of the musical scale , there were nothing lacking to entitle the bennett to a place above the ordinary excellencies , and absolutely secure in the estimation of those competent to judge .\nthis famous name , which has been known in the piano players ' industry for a score of years , is owned by the bush & lane piano co . and is used to designate the players ' pianos of the bush & lane and victor lines . the cecilian players ' action , manufactured exclusively by the bush & lane piano co . , contains many valuable improvements and special features to humanize the playing that is not found in other players . it ' s ease of operation . it ' s freedom from trouble , its responsiveness to the controls that enable the operator to produce artistic musical effects place the cecilian in a class by itself and . coupled with the excellent pianos in which it is installed , the bush & lane and victor , it produces musical instruments of the most advanced type , capable of operation easily with the most charming musical effects even by those who have no technical knowledge of music or of the piano keyboard .\nbriggs piano co . , boston , mass . , a famous house , was established 1868 , by the late c . briggs , sr . , who was among the first in boston to permanently make uprights . see jacob doll & sons\ni wanted to get the age of my piano ja : i love the notion of my brother ' s old guitar having a history and belonging to someone famous . maybe you have something valuable or historical . let ' s find out .\nmanufactured by becker bros . ( incorporated ) , whose factory is at 52nd st . and 10th ave . , new york . pianos of great merit in which the skill and experience of the makers are clearly evinced . and which rapidly increased in fame and demand . mr . jacob h . becker . the founder of the becker bros . piano , were a recognized expert and he trained his associates who sustained the fine character of the house and the instruments of its manufacture . the piano is well known for its tonal quality superior mechanical features and durability . it is representative of the better class of the american piano , and thoroughly merits the confidence which the public reposes in it . the becker bros . player - piano is equally meritorious and is noted for its simplicity of construction and ease of operation . it also contains some exclusive features of merit . pianos of great merit in which the skill and experience of the makers are clearly evident . grand pianos worthy of rebuilding .\npianos , player - pianos and reproducing pianos made by the braumuller piano co . , of union city , n . j . , braumuller pianos and player - pianos were instruments of good standing in the musical world and they were considered as safe investments .\nthe biddle piano co . of new york city was established in 1860 by john biddle , biddle instruments were of the popular kind and have been turned out in large quantities . both pianos and player pianos were made at the factory located at new york city .\nthis well known piano , established 1901 , attained a good place among popular instruments . instruments of extraordinary value which are guaranteed by bjur bros . co . factory , 707 whitlock ave . , new york . in the matter of durability also , these pianos were desirable for home use where moderate cost was a consideration coupled with the natural desire to receive good value for the money invested . there were well more than 45 , 000 bailey pianos sold in the united states . the bailey piano was controlled by bjur bros . co . new york , n . y . bailey pianos were manufactured by\nthen came the second world war . in 1944 the lumber yard supplying the firm ' s wood was destroyed in a bombing attack . the following year , the factory was hit by artillery fire , and in the musikverein , soldiers camped in the showrooms around open fires built on the parquet floors . heavy street fighting between the germans and russians in 1945 destroyed the company ' s offices and showrooms . all remaining pianos were used for firewood . the firm ' s technicians were either taken prisoners or fled . a few men between them managed to produce just eleven instruments in the two years immediately after the war . it took the best part of twenty years before production figures rose above the 100 - instruments - a - year mark , but between 1946 and 1956 almost every b\u00f6sendorfer went to eastern europe .\none of the great names in the american piano industry . founded over a half century ago , it attained to a place very high in the world of art . it is an instrument of the highest grade . the materials which enter into its construction are of the finest , the scale is recognized by experts to be of peculiar sweetness and power , and the bradbury has been the favorite with numberless critics and pianists . all of the good points of the bradbury piano are found in the players of the same name . the famous instrument is controlled by w . p . haines & of new york . with factories at leominster , mass .\nif your are looking for piano history or genealogy help , then this is the place for you . please note that this is a working list and not all data is complete . therefore , use this list as a starting point , and not as a final source . our information is intended for use in public libraries and educational institutions .\npiano has won international fame before the gen . p . bent co . acquired it . the factory and offices were located in louisville , ky . the instruments were of the same fine character and tone quality for which the crown has long been noted . pianos , player pianos and grand pianos are manufactured . this name was one of the most widely known pianos in connection with american pianos .\nwas an american designer born in 1856 who worked for herter brothers and later in h . h . richardson\u2019s office . in 1885 , he joined a . h . davenport , one of the most important commercial decorating firms in the united states . he is remembered for incorporating the ideals of handcraftsmanship into machine - made production . he designed the case for the glessners\u2019 steinway piano in the parlor .\nit was about this time that b\u00f6sendorfer began to build instruments with extended keyboard ( and remains the only manufacturer to do so today ) . a typical keyboard has 88 notes with a being the lowest . b\u00f6sendorfer models 225 and 275 have four added notes to lower f , while model 290 ( the imperial ) has nine added notes to lower c ( 97 keys covering eight octaves ) . how did it come about ? busoni was in the process of transcribing bach ' s passacaglia in c minor ( bwv582 ) and needed a piano with a bottom c to simulate a 32 - foot organ pipe . ludwig b\u00f6sendorfer obliged .\nevery attention necessary was given construction , for the cases , actions , hammers , etc . , was constructed in these modern factories . the piano actions used in the brambach grands were made in their entirety in the brambach plant and embody a number of their own patents . these actions were conceded to be remarkable for their ease , reputation and durability . also , make reproducing grand pianos containing the auto deluxe welte - mignon reproducing action . brambach grands are made in three sizes , 4 feet 8 inches , 5 feet , 5 inches , respectively . the brambach instruments are guaranteed by the manufacturers , whose financial responsibility is unquestioned .\nthe post - war years saw steady productions figures \u0096 250 to 310 instruments per year between 1919 and 1929 \u0096 before the economic crisis of the ' 30s saw an acute slump : 219 ( 1930 ) , 119 ( 1931 ) , 51 ( 1932 ) , 40 ( 1933 ) , 52 ( 1934 ) . in 1931 the b\u00f6sendorfer firm became a partnership when carl hutterstrasser ' s sons alexander and wolfgang joined the business . with war clouds looming once more , b\u00f6sendorfer achieved a major coup in 1936 when the bbc invited bids from nineteen piano manufacturers to compete to supply their studios . b\u00f6sendorfer , entered in two categories , won first prize in both and the bbc ordered b\u00f6sendorfer grands for all its british studios , though the order was never completed due to the political situation in austria . production , nevertheless , climbed from 114 instruments a year in 1936 to as many as 143 in 1941 .\nmusical quality and durability of construction were the characteristics of bush & lane . the success of the conscientious and painstaking efforts of the makers of the bush & lane is exemplified in the wide use their instruments have attained by . musical authorities , conservatories . teachers and concert artists and in the homes of thousands of musically appreciative people throughout the land . this success has come from the steadfast maintenance , by the makers , of a policy of high grade manufacturing , in which the finest materials are wrought into flawless musical instruments through the application of scientific knowledge , long experience , skilled workmanship and thorough methods . the makers of the bush & lane are not content with mediocre results , and are constantly striving to improve they have made valuable discoveries which have been applied to their products in the form of special features for producing and perpetuating musical tone . the bush & lane grand is unique for the volume and purity of its tone and tile durable character of its construction . it is doubtful whether the sympathetic tone possessed by the smallest of the bush & lane grands has been surpassed in any other grand of its size . the wonderful power and charming sweetness of tone of the entire line of bush & lane grands has been enthusiastically acclaimed by all musicians who have played them . bush & lane uprights are grands in upright form and contain actual grand plate and back construction . the beauty of tone thus produced obviously cannot be claimed by an upright made in the ordinary way . this grand plate and back construction in upright position is fully covered by exclusive patents and is among the most important advances in upright piano tone production that had ever been made in any generation .\nin 1993 we began production at home under strict contract for ibach . a good number of the ibach meisters we had trained under in germany stayed with us for our beginning production . the german process was quite different from what had been our own . every step in production intentionally planned out for superb quality . new tooling was utilized in precision execution , compounded by unending regulation and scrutiny .\nbaldwin also builds howard spinet and grand pianos , and hamilton studio pianos for home and school , all maintain great resale value .\nmanufactured by a veteran organization which has been actively engaged in making pianos since the year 1851 . behr upright and grand pianos are distinguished far their beautiful tone , their handsome and distinctive designs , their exquisite craftsmanship and great durability . behr player - pianos are famed for their exclusive and distinctive expression devices , which make possible the most artistic effects . highest awards have been granted the well - known behr bros . instruments at leading worlds ' fairs and centennial expositions , such as new orleans , 1885 ; melbourne . 1888 , and chicago . 1893 .\nxavier scharwenka . moritz moszkowski , s . b . mills , edottard remenyi and a host of other world famous artists and composers . etc . , have unqualifiedly endorsed the instruments bearing the behr bros . & co .\nthis name was one of the most widely known in connection with american pianos . this name was established in 1870 . geo . p . bent pianos and player - pianos , including grands , are instruments of unchallenged quality . the famous\nthoroughly commendable pianos and player - pianos of fine tone quality made by the bjur bros . co . , in their factory in new york .\nbjur bros . had the same serial numbers as brambach by kohler & campbell after 1955 .\nthe house of boardman & gray was established in 1887 , by wm . g . boardman , albany . n . y .\nbrahms , wagner , liszt , d ' albert , anton rubinstein , reger , casals , cortot , f\u00fcrtwangler , richter , bernstein , menuhin ( 3 ) , backhaus , bartok , kodaly , david oistrakh , rudolph friml , bing crosby , frank sinatra ( 3 ) , ashkenazy , brendel , gulda , rostropovich , carreras , domingo , fischer - dieskau ( 3 ) , bobb messingschlager ( 3 ) , oscar peterson , chick corea .\nthese pianos and player - pianos are the products of a small industry in cincinnati . they are made for the retail , which is consigned to the factory outlets .\nwe use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website . by continuing to use this site you consent to the use of cookies on your device as described in our cookie policy unless you have disabled them .\nby continuing to use this site you consent to the use of cookies on your device as described in our cookie policy unless you have disabled them .\nway i am compensated for the time and research i personally put into your individual question . if you need more information , please press reply so i can help you further .\nfeedback is very beneficial to me and , if you are able to take a minute once the process is over to leave some i would greatly appreciate it . if you have reason to leave less than positive feedback ,\nhi there . . . . just one more question . the mechanical condition is excellent however the cabinet needs to be refinished ( cosmetic only ) . how would this affect the value ?\ncosmetic flaws are expected on pianos this old , however it will affect the value . i would place the value closer to $ 1 , 800 - 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{"id": 56470, "summary": [{"text": "rocky mount instruments or rmi was a subsidiary of the allen organ company , established in about 1966 .", "topic": 10}, {"text": "it was based in rocky mount , north carolina .", "topic": 38}, {"text": "it is most famous for the rmi electra piano , a keyboard instrument that created piano and harpsichord-like sounds without the use of strings , tines , or reeds , instead using transistors , much like the combo organs of the day . ", "topic": 11}], "title": "rocky mount instruments", "paragraphs": ["allen organ lists musical instruments and electronic assemblies in those sites and a previously held site in rocky mount , n . c . , for its rocky mount instruments subsidiary .\nmilwaukee instruments , inc . , 2950 business park drive , rocky mount , nc 27804 , usa\nrocky mount instruments by lambert m . surhone , mariam t . tennoe , susan f . henssonow\na manufacturer of electronic instruments in the late ' 60s and ' 70s . rmi stood for\nrocky mount instruments\nafter its location in rocky mount , north carolina usa . it was owned by the venerable allen organ company and was originally opened as an r & d office .\nbirds eye view of rocky mount , north carolina . , . [ no date recorded on shelflist card ] photograph . urltoken\nthis page shows 1 to 4 of the 4 rocky mount businesses who supply musical instruments listed on the customer managed business website . contact and interact : the column on the right shows contact details including phone numbers and web addresses along with additional information which is available for each company , making it even easier to find musical instruments in rocky mount , north carolina .\nto start , rmi stands for rocky mount instruments , inc . , which was a wholly owned subsidiary of the allen organ company . the manufacturing operations were located in rocky mount , north carolina ; design and sales were handled at the allentown organ company , located in macungie , pennsylvania . although the majority of production was done at the carolina facility , there were instruments produced at the macungie plant .\nin 1966 , or thereabouts , rocky mount instruments was established as a division of the allen organ company , a massive concern that was later to become a pioneer in the use of digital sound generation in electric organs . however , whereas the allen organ co . resided in pennsylvania , its subsidiary occupied a rented warehouse in rocky mount , north carolina .\npfizer ' s rocky mount facility manufactures injectable hospital products . the facility also provides contract manufacturing services such as aseptic filling , lyophilization and terminal sterilization .\nbirds eye view of rocky mount , north carolina . , . [ no date recorded on shelflist card ] [ photograph ] retrieved from the library of congress , urltoken\nbirds eye view of rocky mount , north carolina . [ no date recorded on shelflist card ] photograph . retrieved from the library of congress , < urltoken > .\nrocky mount instruments inc . . . now there ' s a name . i don ' t know what it suggests to you , but i picture a mountaineering equipment shop , or maybe the purveyor of some sort of arcane and unsavoury surgical implem\nknown for its musical instruments , allen organ also produces contract electronic assemblies and data communications equipment .\nfloyd cramer and chet atkins . two legends at their instruments , two giants in the music industry .\nthere are more business categories for you to explore in the cmb shopping section for aberdeen and ahoskie . in the rocky mount area of the site you can find free information about companies dealing with activewear , clothing stores , coffee shops , computer games and farm equipment .\nwith help from . . . the quality and detail of the rocky mount instruments ( rmi ) room is due to the extreme kindness of tom emerick at allen organ company . mr . emerick was national service manager at rmi for its entire history , and still works at allen organ company . in researching and writing this content , he has been very generous with his time and resources . thank you , tom .\nents . what this name most definitely does not suggest to me is music , more specifically the music of my misspent youth . yet , without rocky mount instruments inc . , there would be no lamb lies down on broadway , no yessongs , no spectral mornings , and no quintessentially odd british bands such as gentle giant , gryphon and greenslade . well . . . probably there would , but they would have been very different animals .\nallen organ , which employs about 525 people , is a leading manufacturer of electronic keyboard musical instruments , primarily digital electronic church organs and accessories .\ndownload these easy - to - understand , fact - filled informational sheets to learn more about some common measurements and the instruments used to take them .\nthe keyboard instruments created by american manufacturer rmi may be deeply obscure now , but without them , ' 70s progressive rock could have a very different sonic signature .\n1 print : hand - colored lithograph ; sheet 47 x 54 . 8 cm . | print shows a group portrait of six members of the mendelssohn quintette club of boston with their instruments ; shown are , . . .\nif you ' ve never heard of the instruments described so far , i ' m not surprised ; we have been travelling far beyond the land of enthusiasts , deep into the realms of the obsessive collector . but now we ' re going to turn to a series of instruments that were , for a short while , to make rmi a mainstream manufacturer in the rock and pop worlds . these were collectively known as the rmi electra - piano and harpsichord .\nby 1972 , there were three rmis based on the 300b . they were all good instruments , but they were replaced in 1972 by what was to become the greatest rmi of them all : the 368 electra - piano and harpsichord .\nvann mccoy grew up in mount airy , north carolina , and like the fictional town it inspired , some folks who lived there were happy learning what they needed to know to make a living . but from a young age , mccoy was on a search for something different .\nneed to mount your high - end turntable on a wall ? check out the kanso audio furniture \u201ctana\u201d wall - mounted turntable shelf ( $ 5 , 425 ) . natural walnut wood with a semi - gloss lacquer . beautiful , practical , and apparently extraordinary at stopping resonance in its tracks .\nthe fed had reduced its benchmark interest rate to near zero , blinder says . it could decide to say that ' s all we can do and\ngive up and hope for the best ,\nor start inventing new instruments , he says .\nalan blinder : ben bernanke and company then were literally at a crossroads . so what do we do , give up and say that ' s all we ' ve done and let ' s hope for the best , or start inventing new instruments ?\nmilwaukee instruments , inc . is comprised of manufacturing , sales , and distribution facilities throughout the world . our precision , diagnostic equipment is used in laboratories , food and beverage operations , agriculture , industry , and by hobbyists in a wide variety of applications .\nsupporting equipment included an aesthetic romulus eclipse cd player ( $ 14 , 000 ) and jellabas model 2 ac filtering ( $ 2 , 000 ) . the timber and natural textures of the saxophone were incredible as were that of most midrange / bass instruments .\nlast week , the business renewables center ( brc ) , a membership program at rocky mountain institute , hosted its annual member event for corporate buyers of renewable energy . at the event , brc released a new report titled corporate renewable energy procurement : 2017 state of the market , north america . \u2014april 18 , 2018 .\nfed officials chose the second alternative and came up with something called quantitative easing . it entailed buying huge amounts , ultimately $ 1 . 7 trillion , of mortgage - backed securities , the very financial instruments that helped trigger the crisis . that helped stabilize the market for those securities and revive the housing market .\nwe manufacture affordable , easy - to - use meters , testers , monitors and controllers for measuring ph , ec , tds , orp , lux , do and all types of photometers and mini - titrators . milwaukee instruments offers equipment built to the highest international standards ; fast , knowledgeable customer service ; and an excellent warranty program \u2013 all at competitive prices .\nthe rock - si - chord models were introduced in 1967 . the two basic models were the model 100 and model 200 . the main difference was that the model 100 had a single set of individual ton generators ( one tone generator for each of its 49 notes ) tuned at an eight foot pitch , while the model 200 had two sets of individual tone generators , one tuned at an 8 - foot pitch and one tuned at a 4 - foot pitch . all the models were designed as percussive instruments , which means that the tone will decay after the key is depressed . there is no organ stop on these instruments . all models were painted blue . all models were designed to be used with an external amplification system .\nydstie : the fed chair and his colleagues didn ' t give up . instead they employed an unusual central bank tool called quantitative easing . they began by buying up mortgage - backed securities , the very financial instruments that triggered the financial crisis . the aim was to revive the housing sector . also , the fed started buying massive amounts of u . s . government bonds to help reduce long - term interest rates and support growth .\nif i was given an hour ' s notice that my studio was going to burn down or flood , i would have to decide which keyboards to save . and high on my list , supplanting many more obviously desirable instruments , you would find my electrapiano . it ' s not a question of value - - it only cost me \u00a3150 , and i doubt i could sell it for much more . it ' s not a question of usefulness - - most of my musical life now revolves around trinities , xp80s , and other modern workhorses . it ' s not a question of provenance - - although , prior to its stint in the fixx , my 368 was owned by richard harvey of gryphon , featuring on their latter albums , including the superb raindance . it ' s not even a question of emotional attachment - - i have many instruments that i ' m more fond of .\nindeed , if you ' re really desperate for a 368 fix , you need look no further than the ' keyboards of the ' 60s and ' 70s ' expansion board for roland ' s jv - series instruments . this contains a superb rendition ( or two ) of the electra - piano , programmed by none other than sound on sound contributor nick magnus . as keyboard player for steve hackett , nick was responsible for no small number of classic late - ' 70s prog tracks drenched in electra - piano , so he was the ideal man to recreate the character of the original .\nthe second family was the ' electronic pianos ' , instruments that had no physical sound generation system , and whose key contacts did no more than initiate the action of circuitry to generate the sound . most of these were ghastly . do you remember crumar roadrunners , roadracers and roadys ? how about the galanti and gem instapianos , or the sound city jo ' annas ? did i say ghastly ? the truth is that they were worse than ghastly , with dull , lifeless sounds lacking feel or dynamics . indeed , most lacked even the most rudimentary touch sensitivity , so they went ' plunk ' no matter how you played them .\ndoctype html public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 0 transitional / / en\nmanufacturers ase asi ata akai ampron aries arp atlantex boss buchla casio con brio crb elettronica crumar davoli dewtron dmr digisound digital keyboards bruce duncan electro - 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1980s , the company continued in operation producing organs and organ assemblies for allen until 1999 when the facility was sold .\nurltoken watertown , ma , usa email us site designed and constructed by irn internet services original concept by irn and new silver age productions copyright \u00a9 2000 urltoken . all rights reserved . our privacy statement\nthe rmi harmonic synthesizer offers very unique and characteristic sounds thanks to a special sound generation : additive synthesis .\nharmonic synthesizer looks like a combo - organ , two sets of 16 harmonics sliders show that this synth is particular .\neach harmonic generators is monophonic , however they are routed on an independant audio ouput . this allows to make strange stereo effect .\nwe have here several preset waveforms available such as\nclarinet\n,\npulse\n,\nsync\n,\nflute\n,\nhorn\n,\nreed\n. they can be selected or mixed with the harmonic generator .\nas said before each generator has independant audio chanel . first generator can play a\nsequence\nwhile a solo line is played with the second generator ( listen to the sound demo\nboogie bass\nwhere two sequences are played at once ) .\nharmonic doesn ' t have a real sequencer , it is an arpegiator . when you press a chord , a sequence is created .\nplacing the harmonic synthesizer in the random mode causes the notes to be played in random order .\ndynamic effects are created by voltage - 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[ the envelope generator for the vcf is very strange on the harmonic synthesizer . it has a knob to select\nsweep up\n, sweep down\nand another knob for time . ]\nin 1974 rmi introduced it ' s first , and only synthesizer . although it was housed in the familiar rmi case , it was a totally different design than any previous instrument . to my knowledge , it was the first digital designed synthesizer available on the consumer market . the instrument was probably years ahead in design , and not understood , except by the professional musician .\nthe instrument was monophonic , with two independent digital harmonic generators . each generator ' s waveform could be modified independently , effectively like having two synthesizers by depressing one key . the unit had am and fm control , and voltage controlled filters . its own expression pedal controlled each audio output .\nthe instrument listed for $ 2995 , and was manufactured through 1976 .\n- - - tom emerick , allen organ company\n[ let us know if you have any further additions to this list . ]\nthe original model 100 contained two individual voices , the string and the lute . these voices could be played together or individually . the instrument was built into a plywood case similar to the lark model . it came with a single expression shoe to adjust the volume . the retail cost was $ 4695 . the model 100a had harpsi , cembalo , lute , guitar a , and guitar b voices , which could be played together or individually . the unit was housed into the familiar rmi style case . the retain cost of the model 100a was $ 795 . this model was discontinued in october of 1968 .\n- - 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pianolike sounds . the model 368 was a favorite of tony banks who had his modified with built - in effects .\nrmi manufactured several digital synthesizers that were ahead of their time . the keyboard computer i and ii models were basically additive synthesis machines that contained selections of harmonic mixes that could be selected via front panel switches , or additional ones could be fed in via a built - in punched card reader ; pre - programmed cards were available from dealers . the harmonic synthesizer contained two additive waveform generators that were each capable of 16 harmonics , and the mix was completely controllable via banks of sliders on the panel . unfortunately , the machines were so different from contemporary products that performers couldn ' t figure out what to do with them , and rmi ' s marketing was minimal , so few were sold . jean - michel jarre used a kc i extensively on his early albums .\nrmi ceased operations in 1982 as its piano and combo organ products were supplanted by the more advanced polyphonic synths that appeared in the late ' 70s . the parent company , allen organ , is still in business and has been a pioneer in incorporating digital circuitry into large church and theater organs , based in part on work done by rmi .\ncan ' t find a community you love ? create your own and start something epic .\nin fact , the first models produced were combo organs , including the four - octave\nexplorer\n( using a dedicated oscillator for each key ) , the\nlark\n, the\nband organ\n( a three - octave electrical imitation of a calliope ) and the\ncalliope\nand\ncalliope b\naround 1968 or early 1969 . the first electric piano model was the\nmodel 100 rock - si - chord\nin 1967 . retailing for $ 4695 , it contained only 2 sounds ( string and lute ) but was later updated as the\nmodel 100a\nwhich contained 5 sounds ( harpsichord , cembalo , lute , guitar a , and guitar b ) . the\nmodel 200 rock - si - chord\nproduced in 1968 was similar the first\nmodel 100\n, but featured an accenter option that shortened the decay of the sound . the\nmodel 200a\nhowever featured twice as many sounds as the\nmodel 100a\n.\ncombo organ - details . . . the definition of a combo organ is an electronic portable organ , usually transistorized ( although some early designs used tubes while from the late 1960s onwards many models incorporated . . . combo organs were best known for their bright , reedy , ( or , as some describe it , a\ncheesy\n) sound their portability surprising versatility and relatively low price tag . . . a typical combo organ has one keyboard , covering four or five octaves , though a few models had two keyboards of three or four octaves . . .\nrmi electra piano - 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( if you ' re not , feel free to have a laugh while i do so . i don ' t care . you see , when it comes to vintage synthesizers , i was there the first time round . )\nat that time there were two types of instrument called ' electric pianos ' , neither of which sounded remotely like pianos . the first group should more properly be called electro - mechanical pianos because , like electric guitars , they combined a physical sound generation system with some form of electrical pickup . this group included the various models of fender rhodes , the wurlitzer ep200 , and the hohner electrapiano . there were also oddities such as the hohner pianets and the clavinets , the latter more closely related to harpsichords than to pianos .\nclearly , if you were an aspiring musician , or even a fabulously wealthy one playing to packed stadia , there were only a couple of choices for your electric piano . you bought either a fender rhodes or a wurlitzer ep200 . both of these incorporated real key mechanisms , real vibrating wotsits , real dynamics and real feel . simple .\nso why did genesis , yes , deep purple , elton john , rick wakeman , and a host of other bands and keyboard players , choose an electronic piano with no touch sensitivity that went ' plunk ' no matter how you played it ? to find out , we need to travel back to an era when england could beat germany at football . no , not last month . . . i ' m talking about 1966 .\nwithin a year , rmi relocated to larger premises , abandoning their warehouse in favour of a real manufacturing plant . the ' band organ ' was the first instrument to emerge from the new premises . manufactured between 1966 and 1968 , this was a three - octave electrical imitation of a calliope , and was sold in both kit and assembled versions .\nnext came the lark . this was a horrible little organ painted black and orange , with tiger stripes on the side . oh yes , and it used just six oscillators - - rather than 12 - - to span the octave . again , i ' ve never played one , so it ' s possible that the records of its existence are a practical joke played on us by a nutter who wanted to see how seriously we would take such a ludicrous idea . if it ' s true , the lark operated on the principle that , if you were playing a ' c ' , you would never want to play a ' c # ' simultaneously , so only one oscillator was needed for each pair of notes . this architecture may have worked in the 16th century , when you could be excommunicated if you played ' c ' and ' f # ' simultaneously ( honestly ! ) , but i think that it had outlived its usefulness by the summer of love .\nit was around this time that rmi introduced the first of its more famous keyboards : the rock - si - chord , or ' rocksichord ' electric harpsichord . there were two primary versions of this , one with a single set of 8 ' oscillators ( the ' 100 ' series ) , the other with 8 ' and 4 ' oscillators ( the ' 200 ' series ) .\nthe original model 100 offered just two voices , string and lute , which you could select individually or as a pair . the more expensive 100a had five : harpsi , cembalo , lute , guitar a , and guitar b . moving up the range , the more powerful and slightly larger model 200 offered the same two voices as the 100 , but added an accenter , which increased the decay rate of the 4 ' oscillators , thus making the sound more percussive . then there were the 200a and the 200b .\nthese were altogether more powerful beasts , offering more voices : lute 8 ' , lute 4 ' , elect . guitar a 8 ' , elect . guitar a 4 ' , elect . guitar b 8 ' , elect . guitar b 4 ' , cembalo 8 ' , cembalo 4 ' , harpsi 8 ' , harpsi 4 ' , and tamboura 4 ' , plus the accenter . given that you could combine voices and mix the 8 ' and 4 ' ranks using individual volume pedals , these provided a huge range of percussive instrument sounds .\nthe rmi calliopes were developed around 1968 or early 1969 . the first was a four - octave electronic keyboard with a built - in amplifier and speakers - - but the second was far more interesting . this too was electronic , but used no fewer than 19 speakers directed through metal pipes tuned to the appropriate pitches to offer\nthe authentic feel of a real calliope .\ni wonder how it really sounded ?\nthere are differing accounts of the first appearance of the electra - piano . most date its introduction to 1967 , although i have seen reports suggesting that it was the replacement for the rocksichord 200b , which rmi discontinued in late 1968 .\nthe characteristics of each voice were defined by different filter and envelope settings . also , in addition to the voices themselves , there were two extra effects : the ' accenter ' and ' organ mode ' . this accenter was a strange affair which , when selected , produced a dull transient that sounded like nothing so much as a bongo at the beginni\nng of each note . there was a high bong on and above middle c , and a lower bong below it . but perhaps the most interesting innovation found on the 300a was its organ mode . this , instead of emulating the articulation characteristics of an electric organ ( instant attack , constant sustain , and instant release ) offered what was , at the time , a unique mode of articulation . pressing a note caused the selected voices to speak immediately . then , unlike conventional organs , the sound entered a long decay curve . if the key was released , the note was also released , unless you depressed the sustain pedal , in which case the electra - piano entered its piano - style release .\nthe 300a was soon replaced by the 300b , which further refined what was rapidly becoming the classic rmi sound . physically almost indistinguishable from its predecessor ( the vinyl covering changed from two - tone to black all over ) it was actually a huge improvement . firstly , rmi had extended the decay of the organ mode , and this was later to become the defining characteristic of the electra - pianos . secondly , they had improved the filters and envelope generators that defined the piano voice .\nof course , by modern standards , the voices only just fell into their named categories . the piano was subdued , and sounded more like steel drums . likewise , the lute sounded nothing like a lute , though it was warm and mellow , and an excellent voice in its own right . perhaps the voice that bore the closest relationship to its name was the harpsichord , which was appropriately bright and jangly . however , given that you could select any of the voices simultaneously , a large number of subtle variations were available .\ni asked tony why he stopped using the rmi .\nthe yamaha cp70 totally superseded the rmi ' s piano modes . for the first time i could take a grand piano on stage and get the sound i wanted . for a while i still used the rmi organ mode , but the launch of the polymoog synthesizer made even that redundant .\nat the time , tony concluded the interview with the statement\ni ' ve still got the 368 in a cupboard somewhere , so its day may yet come again .\nhowever , i understand that genesis have recently sold the majority of their old equipment , so it ' s now unlikely that that day will ever come . shame .\nthe 368 utilised the same sound - generation circuitry as the 300b , but offered 68 notes , extending the bass end of the keyboard by more than half an octave . it also featured a bass boost control , which proved to be extremely useful for thickening and thinning voices during performance . there was a volume fader on the panel , too , something that had been missing from previous models . these may sound like subtle improvements , but for some reason they made the 368 one of the most playable , articulate keyboards ever built .\ndon ' t take my word for it : the roll of honour for the 300 and 368 is a veritable ' who ' s who ? ' of the upper echelons of the 1970s rock and pop business . i ' ve already mentioned some of the bands and keyboard players who used\nthem , and to these you can add the edgar winter band , steve hackett , man , blood sweat & tears , ray manzarek , and even sly & the family stone . but simply to list some of the more famous users tells you nothing about how important the rmis were - - particularly for those players involved in progressive rock .\nbetween 1972 and 1974 , prog - rock was the dominant musical form for serious rock musicians . whether the venue was a tiny student - union hall or a heaving rock festival attended by 30 , 000 mud - soaked hippies , prog was the hip - hop , trip - hop , dance and trance of its day , all rolled into one . and up there , on stage , you were almost as likely to find an electra - piano as you were to find a hammond , a mellotron , or even a minimoog . as a result , a remarkable amount of the 1970s art - rock and pop scene depended to some extent upon rmi .\nafter my epiphany at the genesis gig , it took me many years to find an rmi for sale . i can ' t even remember how i found out that rupert greenall , keyboard player with the fixx , was selling his . nevertheless , i clearly recall driving to north london in a rusting pile of junk to buy it from him for \u00a3150 - - a small fortune for me in those days .\ni was very fortunate to find my rmi in 1982 . in 2001 it would be almost a miracle if you found one for sale in the uk . the 368 is one of those keyboards that , once possessed , is rarely released . fortunately , electra - piano samples can be extremely convincing . all the voices loop well in both piano and organ modes and , because there are no onboard effects , you can play the pure samples through appropriate effects to give a sound almost indistinguishable from the real thing .\nfortunately , greenall had just bought a ppg which , in 1982 , was a truly wondrous thing . consequently , he had told all his old keyboards to pack their bags and go . his loss , my gain .\nhaving driven the rmi back to the old coach house that i shared with the rest of the band , i set it up in our rehearsal room , only to find that it was tuned inconsistently , and about half a semitone flat . fortunately , tuning the oscillators was not difficult - - simply a matter of adjusting 68 trimmers on the main board !\nit didn ' t occur to me at the time , but i later realised that the hour spent with a screwdriver would also have allowed me to create many alternative tuning temperaments . since all other electronic keyboards from the late ' 60s and early ' 70s used the octave - dividing technology most commonly found in electric organs , this almost certainly made the rock - si - chords and electrapianos the first freely tunable , polyphonic , electronic keyboards .\nthe next model in the electrapiano dynasty was the 468 , another domestic model , this time based on the 368 . then , in 1974 , rmi replaced the 368 with the 368x . ostensibly the same instrument , you can recognise this by its hard plastic case . but if the change to the 368x was nothing to get excited about , its excruciatingly rare sibling , the 368d , was . this unit was also referred to as the 68d ( i have no idea which name is accurate ) , and i suspect that the ' d ' referred to ' dynamics ' . this is because the 368d was the only velocity - sensitive model in the series . if you have one , i want it !\nnow it ' s time for a short quiz . what was the world ' s first commercial digital synthesizer ? the dx7 ? wrong by almost a decade . how about the synclavier , or the original fairlight cmi ? still years away from the truth - - which is that this particular honour goes to rmi . . .\nnot impressed ? then consider this . in 1974 ( ie . the same year ) , yamaha released the world ' s first programmable analogue polysynth . called the gx1 , this instrument had a keyboard console that alone weighed more than 300kg , each of its manuals offered eight - note polyphony , and it cost approximately \u00a340 , 000 . now let ' s return to the keyboard computer , a 12 - note polyphonic digital polysynth with splits , layering , real - time parameter control , and rudimentary memories . you should be impressed .\nthe second and final model of keyboard computer was the kcii . many commentators have reported that this arrived in 1977 , but sources within the allen organ company state that the year was in fact 1975 . the kcii was very similar to the kci , but resided inside the plastic case of the contemporary 368x electrapiano . in many ways , the kcii was an improvement over the kci , and it had a much better range of preset sounds . however , it sported a garish arrangement of oversized white , green , red and black rocker switches which rather compromised its looks .\nstrangely , rmi didn ' t seem to know what to do with the kcii . the advertising of the day told you that it was not a piano , not an organ , and not a synthesizer , but failed to tell you what it actually was ! given that , two\nyears before the arrival of affordable five - and eight - voice analogue polysynths , it was a 12 - voice digital polysynth , this demonstrated amazing incompetence .\nwith bright , sparkling presets dubbed piano , bell , clav , guitar and harpsichord , the kcii ' s electrapiano and rock - si - chord heritage was clear . nevertheless , it was not limited to percussive sounds , and there were excellent strings , horn and flute presets , plus a handful of superb organs . alternatively , if you wanted to head off into uncharted sonic waters , you could load a selection of the factory voices provided on punch cards , layering these on top of the built - in presets . oh yes , and you could control envelopes , pitch , chorus and vibrato , all in real time , using the huge pedalboard that sat beneath the instrument itself .\nseven years before the arrival of the ppg , and eight years before the first dx7 , the kcii was generating the digital sounds that would define the 1980s . consequently , it was much loved by the handful of keyboard luminaries who\njust as the 200 - series rock - si - chords were double - voiced versions of the basic 100 - series , the electra - pianos had big brothers with dual 8 ' and 4 ' oscillator banks . these had individual voicing circuits , and even offered individual outputs - - with independent volume controls - - for the two banks .\nthe first of these was the 600a electra - piano and rock - si - chord , a five - octave instrument with piano , harpsi , lute , electric guitar a and b , and block voices , each in 8 ' and 4 ' variations . additional controls included the organ mode ( independent for each footage ) plus the accenter , and a detune for the 4 ' rank .\nin 1971 , the 600a was replaced by the 600b , offering individual sustain pedals for the two footages , and improved voicing . next came the 668 , with the 368 ' s additional keys and bass boost . in 1974 , the 668x appeared , sporting the 368x ' s new plastic case .\nknew what to do with it . the most famous of these was jean - michel jarre , but the kcii i knew best was the one played by robert john godfrey of the enid , who used it to replace the cathedral organ sounds previously generated by a logan string melody 2 . unfortunately , rmi ' s poor marketing ensured that the world knew little of the keyboard computers , and the few people who encountered them seemed not to know what to do with them . it was therefore inevitable that they would be commercial failures , and so they proved to be ."]}
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selling vs . rfo : what condo buyers need to know | dmci homes communities\njan venturanza , dmci homes avp for marketing , for his part , said dmci homes is privileged to be in partnership with cribs in bringing comfort to the child residents of the apostolate .\ninfina towers aurora boulevard cubao quezon city infina towers is dmci homes upcoming high rise . . .\nthese 7 distinct features of a dmci homes residential community will make you want to move in\u2014immediately .\nkaakbay is a dmci homes csr program which aims to support advocacies beneficial to the filipino society .\nunder the agreement , dmci homes will endorse to thousands of dmci homes residents the use of ec gas fiberglass lpg cylinders that will also carry the developer ' s name . ec gas will also offer a discount for the ec gas cylinder to all dmci homes residents . for its part , ec gas will supply the products and promote dmci homes as a user of the lpg brand .\nwhich dmci homes property best suits you ? add two or more projects from the list to compare .\ndmci homes residential communities are created with beautiful distinct architectural design concepts that show first class development features .\ndmci homes is a company of innovative builders and engineering experts who develop modern day living . . .\ndmci mining is a subsidiary of dmci holdings , the holding firm led by the consunji family .\nhere ' s your comprehensive guide to owning a property at dmci homes and maintaining your dream home at its finest .\ndmci holdings owns other businesses and investments including dm consunji , dmci power , inc . , semirara mining and power corp . , dmci homes , dmci project developers , inc . , and maynilad water services , inc . where it has a 27 . 19 - percent interest .\nthe dmci homes quality seal signifies that a property has passed dmci homes ' s standard 102 inspection points from the start of construction , design until the property ' s turnover . this is done to assure that all our projects are high quality .\nivory wood is another mid - rise project to be added to dmci homes ' township development in taguig , acacia estates .\nbuilt to contain only a limited number of housing units to accommodate residents , all dmci homes communities are exclusive . these development projects will have the unique dmci homes resort living signature features : breezeways , garden atriums , single loaded corridors and balconies .\nmanila , philippines - the securities and exchange commission has approved dmci homes\u2019 planned issuance of homesaver bonds amounting to p1 billion .\nfind your perfect home within striking distance of the metro\u2019s bustling business and commercial centers at dmci homes \u2019 high - rise residences .\ndmci homes residential communities are located in close proximity to major business and commercial centers of makati , ortigas , and the bonifacio global city , letting you enjoy modern living at its best . strategically situated within the vicinity of malls , schools , hospitals , and government offices , dmci homes\u2019 residential communities make living hassle - free and convenient . dmci homes residential communities are easily accessible by public transportation .\nthe activity further encourages residents to be more involved in community development whether it is initiated by dmci homes or their property management group .\nlumiere residences is another high - rise resort - inspired residential development of dmci homes along shaw blvd cor pasig blvd in pasig city .\nbristle ridge residences is the second leisure development of dmci homes in the city of pines along pacdal rd after outlook ridge residences . .\noffice address : dmci homes corporate center 1321 apolinario street , bangkal , makati city , philippines 1233 sales inquiries , prope . . .\ndmci homes has joined hands with cribs foundation , inc . in creating a new sanctuary for abandoned and abused children in antipolo city .\ndmci homes started its commercial operations in 1999 when it constructed its first medium rise development , the lake view manors in taguig city .\nfrom 1995 to 2008 , dmci homes was headquartered in dacon plaza , 1728 don chino roces avenue extension , makati city , sharing the office with dmci and semirara mining corporation . total manpower started at around 75 employees and grew to 600 employees prompting the need to transfer to dmci homes corporate center in 1321 apolinario st . , brgy . bangkal , makati city ( former intel building ) . as of 2012 , dmci homes\u2019 employees number at around 1 , 400 .\nfor more than 15 years , dmci homes has continuously been committed to providing quality lifestyle to its residential communities . considered as one of the top developers in the country , dmci homes gives high regard on ensuring world - class craftsmanship and quality service to consumers and communities .\nin 1999 , dmci spun off its housing division , dmci homes , with the aim to build condominiums and house and lots . it began with lake view manors ( 1999 ) , followed by more innovations with hampstead gardens ( 2001 ) . beginning 2003 , dmci homes became bolder and built east ortigas mansions , adding more amenities and facilities for its residents . villa alegre homes and mayfield park followed in 2004 with more improvements , which include the installation of elevators at mayfield park . as more projects were developed , dmci homes as an organization also grew .\nonce the new system is in place , dmci homes will be able to respond to customer queries more quickly . armed with more accurate and real - time ' information , company managers of dmci homes will now also be able to make optimal decisions without relying on guess work .\ninvestment pdi - another wholly owned subsidiary that is engaged in construction business - generating investments primarily through its significant minority interests in various project and infrastructure development activities . the surge in demand for urban homes inspired dmci to construct its very own housing projects \u2013 dmci homes . [ 8 ]\nexperience the joy of living among fields of lush greens , along wide avenues , in a secure and safe environment at dmci homes ' subdivisions .\nfor 2016 , dmci homes has lined up p60 billion worth of 12 new projects which will make available a total of 15 , 000 units .\nfor more than 15 years , dmci homes continuously delivers quality craftsmanship through residential communities that definitely ensures homeowners the privacy and tranquility they truly deserve .\nmore than dmci homes\u2019 signature resort ambiance and quality homes , it is the sense of belongingness in flair towers that is magnified by the amiable staff of the property management office ( pmo ) which has endeared her to the community .\ndmci homes ' communities are ideally located near areas of interest like commercial centers , leisure hubs , learning and medical centers with availability of public transport . the sky lounge / the landscaped roof deck in dmci homes ' high - rise development is also the perfect place to enjoy the city skyline .\nwe at dmci homes are happy that in our own little way , we were able to contribute to this very noble cause , he shared .\nthrough the years , the company has epitomized a legacy of building quality , resort - inspired homes and communities . these communities , from then till now , have been exceptionally built with superior craftsmanship that dmci homes is always known for .\nat the forefront of providing end - users with innovative community solutions that allow families to forge relationships within their community is dmci homes . taking their target market ' s sensibilities into consideration , dmci homes has created the medium - density condominium concept to fulfill the needs of the middle - income market segment .\nexpect efficient floor plans and high - quality structures with first - rate construction techniques in the development of all dmci homes projects , owing to its mother company dmci\u2019s 50 - year commendable track record in the construction industry .\n\u201cthe offer is primarily targeted to benefit the low to middle - income market segment , \u201d dmci homes said in a registration statement filed with the sec .\ndmci homes ensures that you continue to experience the quality service they provide , even after turnover . a property management group composed of seasoned professionals handles the upkeep of dmci homes developments and as well as the day - to - day concerns of its homeowners . among other things , the group is tasked to oversee :\ndmci homes residential communities are created with distinct architectural design concepts that show first class development features . choose from asian , mediterranean , and modern contemporary styled communities .\ndmci homes residential communities are located in close proximity to major business and commercial centers of makati , ortigas , and the bonifacio global city , letting you enjoy modern living at its best . strategically situated within the vicinity of malls , schools , hospitals , and government offices , dmci homes\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 residential communities make living hassle - free and convenient . dmci homes residential communities are easily accessible by public transportation .\nat dmci homes , we seek to meet the varying and specific living requirements of the average filipino family of modest income via a wide range of products and services .\nthe tournament is a joint project of dmci homes property developers , inc . and dpmc , which also aims to encourage residents to get more engaged in community matters .\nall dmci homes ' communities feature a refreshing mix of resort - inspired amenities that you can share with family and friends , providing a relaxing ambiance for its residents .\nzinnia towers is a contemporary tropical - themed condominium village of dmci homes in north edsa , munoz , qc . the development will consist of 2 high - rise buildings of\nfor five years in a row , leading real estate firm dmci homes was again honored as reader ' s digest most trusted brand for 2016 under the property developer category .\nthe hundreds of landmark infrastructures constructed by dmci symbolize the expertise and professionalism of the filipino engineer . some of the landmark infrastructures that dmci built include :\n\u00e2\u20ac\u0153this award from bci asia is a reflection of dmci homes\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 commitment in providing exceptional quality living to our clients . and we at dmci homes are grateful for this recognition . trust that we will continue to deliver on time quality homes with best value and create environment - friendly innovations , \u00e2\u20ac\u009d says engineer elmer g . civil , dmci homes\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 senior vice president for construction and post construction , who represented the company during the ceremony .\nenjoy the freedom of suburbia ' s wide , open spaces combined with a close proximity to all that you need in the city at dmci homes ' mid - rise sprawls .\nit\u2019s the exact feeling she felt when she moved into the dmci homes two - tower development at the corner of reliance and pines streets in highway hills , mandaluyong city in 2014 .\nenjoy the warmth of condo community living at levina place , dmci homes ' three - building resort - inspired condominium development along jenny ' s avenue in brgy rosario in pasig city .\nwith the bond sale , dmci homes aims to encourage the low - to - middle income segment to save sufficient funds to enable them to own real estate property in the future .\nas part of its\nkaakbay corporate social responsibility ( csr ) program , dmci homes recently donated construction and finishing materials to be used for cribs\nnew shelter in antipolo city .\nph holding firm dmci plans to raise $ 22 . 4m via retail bonds offer\ndmci - smc venture signs p11 . 5 - b loan for toll road urltoken\nsheridan towers is dmci homes ' feature - rich , twin - tower high - rise development in 1 . 11 hectares of prime land at the corner of sheridan and pioneer streets in mandaluyong\n\u201cthe partnership supports our tagline consistent with our goal of a high customer satisfaction among our customers , \u201d dmci homes senior vice president for sales florante c . ofrecio said of the agreement .\nin 2017 , dmci homes became the philippines ' first real - estate firm to be recognized as a quadruple a contractor . the notice on dmci homes\u2019 upgraded category was released last january 18 by philippine contractors accreditation board ( pcab ) , the implementing arm of the construction industry authority of the philippines ( ciap ) under department of trade and industry ( dti ) . [ 5 ]\na dmci homes development is a smart investment decision avowed by its commitment to quality workmanship spanning over 50 years , to deliver high - quality structures and true value - for - money deals .\nfor the fifth time , philippines\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 premiere triple a builder and developer , dmci homes , was hailed as one of the best developers in the country in the recently concluded bci asia awards 2016 .\ndmci homes , the country\u2019s first quadruple a developer , is set to top off the second building of sheridan towers development in pasig this july , putting it on course for turnover in may 2020 .\n\u201cin the event the issuer is unable to raise the p500 million initial issue size , the company shall finance its working capital and general corporate expenses using internally generated funds , \u201d dmci homes said .\nthe event is one of the many initiatives that aim to give homeowners a holistic experience other than good quality homes .\ndmci homes\u2019 rapid growth can be attributed to its thrust to continuously delight its customers . it will continue to create urban and destination housing at price ranges that are within comfortable reach of the average filipino family .\ndmci homes has completed its asteria residences development in dr . a . santos avenue ( formerly sucat road ) in para\u00f1aque city , with the early turnover of its final building , cercis , late june this year .\nthe recognition was received by dmci homes assistant vice president for marketing and customer care jan venturanza during the reader ' s digest trusted brands awarding ceremony held last june 30 at the marco polo hotel in quezon city .\nthrough continuing research , dmci became a pioneer in several advanced construction application technology in the philippines . taking this into account , dmci enjoys the patronage of both new and repeat institutional clients whose businesses have benefited from dmci\u2019s on - or - ahead - of - schedule completion philosophy .\nget latest news and updates from dmci leasing to find out the best condos for rent ! find the property and unit that will best suit your lifestyle . visit dmci leasing website today !\nas a result of its excellence in contracting , dmci has received a number of awards . in 1992 , dmci was named \u201coutstanding contractor in building\u201d at the inaugural philippine construction industry awards .\nteam 1 ' s junior and senior players are from magnolia place representing dmci homes ' communities from the north . team 2 representing condos from manila are mostly homeowners of la verti residences in pasay city and their children .\ndmci homes earned its 5th recognition as one of the top 10 developers in the country in the recently concluded bci asia awards 2016 . receiving the award for dmci homes is senior vice president for construction and post construction elmer g . civil ( 3rd from left ) . shown in photo ( from left ) are samsung executives mark lester salvador and victor filart , jr . , civil , together with bci asia chief operating officer robert krups .\ndmci homes , one of the country ' s leading real estate firms known for creating innovative resort - inspired communities , is investing in an it modernization project aimed at further streamlining its business and improve client - servicing .\nas dmci homes ' partner in this undertaking , we are committed to high standards . we are here with a journey ,\nbeams conrado sunga , operations manager of ignify .\nthere will be high points and low points , but we are committed to see them ( dmci homes ) through this project . we hope you ' d be able to benefit from this project as it can bring in more value to your organization .\nlead a life away from stress as every dmci homes ' development is a gated community and a property management team is always on hand to ensure safety and peace of mind , 24 hours a day , 7 days a week .\nin 2006 , dmci homes ventured into leisure residences with the construction of alta vista de boracay in malay , aklan . lumiventt design technology is also introduced with the development of tivoli garden residences , mandaluyong city in the same year .\nwe strive to deliver our best to assure you that your life in dmci homes will be worry - free . but truthfully , it goes deeper than that . because this promise is fuelled by our deep sense of commitment to you .\nthe mining unit of dmci holdings , composed of semirara mining corporation , the philippines\u2019 largest coal producer , and dmci mining corporation , attributed the extensive growth for the holding firm 2010 with p16 billion revenue .\nas one of its community development initiatives , the developer recently held its annual dmci homes communities 2016 basketball tournament . the month - long sports fest gathered teams composed of players from the developer ' s communities in different areas of metro manila .\nthrough continuing research , dmci became a pioneer in several advanced construction application technology in the philippines . taking this into account , dmci enjoys the patronage of both new and repeat institutional clients whose businesses have benefited from\nkaakbay is dmci homes corporate social responsibility program which aims to extend global affluence and uphold the well - being of filipinos . kaakbay promotes fostering of good relations with the communities where they operate and bring forth social activities beneficial to the filipino society .\nin dmci homes ' residential developments , taking care of homeowners ' quality of life is something that the developer strongly upholds . community development is one of the ongoing priorities and this manifest in making residents feel like they belong to one big family .\nin a span of a little over a decade , dmci homes has built the most comfortable , resort - type communities for urban dwellers , and continues to do so . whether they are situated in quezon city , taguig city , mandaluyong city , pasig city , or paranaque city , each of the dmci homes developments have been built with resort - type amenities and facilities , which include wide open space all around the housing structures , gardens with koi ponds , rows of trees , and thick foliage .\nbuilt to contain only a limited number of housing units for residents , all dmci homes communities are exclusive . the medium - rise condominium buildings have single loaded corridors that open up to a garden space or an atrium instead of a neighboring door . this feature allows the unobstructed entry of natural lighting , constant ventilation , and optimum privacy . all dmci homes communities are also designed to maintain a 60 : 40 footprint - to - building space ratio that leaves ample room for gardens and more open areas .\nwith skill , passion and dedication , we continue our quest in attaining engineering excellence in quality homebuilding and community development , that shall endure generations . this is the house that david built . this is every dreamer ' s dream . this is dmci homes .\ndmci homes and liquefied petroleum gas ( lpg ) supplier eastern petroleum\u2019s ec gas have signed an agreement to promote the use of safer & lightweight lpg tanks among residents in the triple a property builder ' s condominium communities as an added safety measure for homeowners .\ndmci homes president alfredo r . austria and fernando l . martinez , chairman and chief operating officer of eastern petroleum , the mother company of ec gas , signed the memorandum of agreement at the developer ' s head office in makati city on jan . 14 .\ndmci homes also provides one ( 1 ) year quality warranty that covers repairs , free of charge , on any workmanship defects of the unit . fast and reliable , the company\u2019s construction of the residential buildings and turnover of units are within 6 to 12 months only .\nheld at the new world hotel in makati city last june 7 , dmci homes was given one of the top 10 developers awards , which honors the most commercially significant developers in the country . this is the fifth time the major real estate developer received such award .\nin 2000 , the first dmci homes hybrid development ( mid - and high - rise buildings in a property ) is constructed ( hampstead gardens condominium ) . it introduced the pin wheel architectural design which optimized the flow of fresh air and ambient light into the building .\ndmci homes expects further growth as new projects are steadily being sold including la verti residences in taft , pasay city ; tivoli garden residences and flair towers in mandaluyong city ; the redwoods in fairview , novaliches ; siena park in bicutan para\u00f1aque and stellar place in quezon city .\non the same year , dmci homes was also recognized at the dot property philippines awards 2017 as best developer in davao city for its first development in mindanao - verdon parc [ 6 ] , and an award of distinction for its corporate website in the 23rd communicator awards [ 7 ] .\nlike cercis , the first six buildings of the 2 . 7 - hectare development namely vinca , nerine , mimosa , lucerne , begonia , and heather were also successively turned over earlier than committed schedule , further bolstering the reputation of dmci homes as a developer that delivers projects on or ahead of time .\nthis is a big investment on the part of dmci homes not just in terms of time and money as this will also entail sacrifices on the part of our team . while the new system is being put in place , our staff will need to make major adjustments while we test - run the program ,\nsays alfredo austria , president of dmci homes .\nbut in the end , both our staff and our customers will benefit greatly from this project since they will be able to get needed information on time . our staff will also be able to make informed decisions and give our customers better service .\neach dmci homes ' community is designed to maintain a high open space building footprint with open spaces , lush greeneries and resort - inspired amenities to give residents a welcome respite from the fast pace of work . high - rise development features the lumiventte design technology that optimizes natural light and ventilation into the living spaces .\non march 8 , 1995 , dmci holdings , inc . ( dmci hi ) was incorporated . as a holding company it will consolidate all construction businesses , construction component companies and subsidiaries and affiliates . it was listed on the philippine stock exchange on december 18 , 1995 .\nat dmci homes , our definition of a home is different . it ' s not just a place where you just sleep , it ' s a place where you can forget all your troubles , just relax and say this is my home , and it feels real good to be home ,\nbeams wong .\ndmci - a wholly owned subsidiary that is engaged in general construction services \u2013 the company\u2019s core business . the subsidiary was founded in 1954 .\n\u00e2\u20ac\u0153to be honored as one of the country ' s most trusted brands is definitely an inspiration for dmci homes to further uphold integrity and excellence in all undertakings . more than the recognition , being trusted and to be on top of mind of the consumers is more than a promise of responsibility to them , \u00e2\u20ac\u009d venturanza said .\nsince 2011 , dmci homes has been recognized by bci asia as one of the top 10 developers in the land . this year , the real estate developer submitted as entries its recent projects located in key cities in the country namely bristle ridge in baguio city , verdon parc in davao city and fairway terraces in metro manila .\ndmci began by constructing chicken houses for the bureau of animal industry . from this , dmci earned a reputation for on - time delivery and quality work . since then , major projects such as the tacloban coca - cola plant and the bacnotan cement plant were awarded to the company .\nec gas became the exclusive distributor of the patented lpg cylinder technology last year because the company also wants to take on the challenge of reducing if not eliminating the more than 100 fires & explosion that occur in the country every year with corresponding casualties . with the agreement , martinez said dmci homes will help ec gas in its campaign .\nmicrosoft ' s central region general manager diana tibbs , for her part , expressed enthusiasm for the project ' s success , saying ,\nwith our investments here in the philippines for over 18 years now , i think it ' s important for microsoft to now really focus on its important clients . dmci homes is one of those important clients who make that extra effort to really help customers get into their first homes with ease . we are proud to have them entrust the heart and soul of their business in our technology .\nso we said it has to be a safe home for the babies . second one is we realized our babies didn ' t have fresh air and they didn ' t know how the sky looked like at night . they could not see the moon . we\nre happy that dmci homes is a part of this new shelter , she added .\nexecutives of dmci homes led the tournament ' s opening ceremony that introduced the teams ' players , their muses , and the referees . there had been a pledge of sportsmanship by the players , followed by the olympic - style lighting of the tournament ' s ceremonial flame . the awarding of the best muse came in next , before the first games officially began .\ndmci homes , the country ' s leading developer of quality - crafted residential projects , has carved its own niche in the local real estate industry by consistently offering high - quality developments that fulfill the needs and aspirations of the young filipino families . such developments continue to live up to the company ' s reputation for pioneering genuine resort - inspired residential condominium communities .\naside from making dmci homes communities safer , martinez said the fiberglass lpg tank promotes customer satisfaction because of its other innovative features . an ec gas cylinder is half lighter than conventional steel lpg tanks , is translucent so the content level is visible to know when it is time to refill , and lasts longer , based on thousands of customers already using ec gas .\nfinalized after more than a year ' s search for the most appropriate solution that best complements dmci homes ' business operations , the project is set to kick off this month .\nas is with our residential developments , our company will make every effort to ensure that the project is completed on time or even ahead of schedule ,\nconfirmed austria . # # #\nthe lumiventt design technology is a signature of dmci condos that allows natural flow of light and air . that also means improved overall health . find out how .\nas part of the agreement , microsoft will provide the needed software while its partners will work with dmci homes to ensure that the hardware and the new software would work well . ignify , microsoft ' s official partner - dealer in the philippines , has also been tapped to provide the needed technical advice and assistance as the company makes the transition from its previous it system to the new one .\nmore alfonsos came , inquiring about possible homes . so the builder and his team built faster . . . and faster . . . barely aware that an enemy was rising within : the twin destroyers known as complacency and carelessness .\nas today ' s leading builder / developer , dmci homes is focusing on providing clients a wealth of community amenities that addresses the condo dweller ' s active lifestyle needs in both work and play . among others , advantages extend to a lock - up - and - go lifestyle , an efficient property management team , plus the exclusivity and security that residents will not find in other types of housing developments .\ndmci holding\u2019s investment in the water sector is recognized mainly through its equity investment in the consortium with metro pacific investments corp . , which owns water concessionaire maynilad water services , inc .\nthe industry ' s pioneer in\ngenuine , resort - inspired daily living\nhas a wide portfolio of residential projects ranging from high - rise condominiums to mid - rise condo communities to sprawling subdivisions . dmci homes ' projects are located in key , strategic areas within the metropolis , making living hassle - free and convenient . its residential communities are also created with distinct architectural design concepts that show first class development features .\nfor as low as 20 % down payment for mid - rise or 30 % down payment for high - rise , a homebuyer may immediately move into his or her unit and enjoy the privileges of living in a dmci homes residential community , provided his or her unit is completed . without the long wait , take pleasure in a resort living ambience right within your own backyard , or realize your condo unit\u2019s earning potential sooner than you expected .\ndmci homes ' good neighbor policy addresses the concerns of the community where the developer ' s project is located . this time , the country ' s leader in resort - inspired communities is facilitating the renovation of the college of accountancy and finance faculty room in polytechnic university of the philippines ( pup ) manila . the 120 sqm faculty room serves as home for the accountancy department ' s faculty during school days . aside from the faculty room , dmci homes also installed a networking facility to help the faculty gain access to the internet and file sharing . a total of ten ( 10 ) comfort rooms were being renovated , six ( 6 ) of these are located at the 5 th floor of the main building where the college of accountancy is housed , two ( 2 ) cubicles at the pup gymnasium and two ( 2 ) located near the college of accountancy and finance faculty room .\nprof . gloria a . rante , pup - manila , chairperson for higher accounting , is grateful to the developer after the delivery of the renovated faculty room .\nto the people who initiated the project , thank you very much . to the people who worked on this , they were very courteous . we did not expect the executives of dmci homes to be here during the blessing of the project , but they were present . thank you .\nd . m . consunji , incorporated ( dmci ) was founded on december 24 , 1954 in a small room in pandacan , manila , with the vision of building for a generation of filipinos .\nin addition , dmci expects to begin the construction of the 135 - megawatt coal fired plant of south luzon thermal energy corp . , a joint venture between trans asia oil and the ayala group .\nindeed , dmci holding\u2019s ultimate goal to play a vital role in the nation\u2019s bid toward progress is fast being realized . and as dmci holdings remain committed to the economic and social development of the country , expect its leadership headed by its chair , david m . consunji to likewise remain loyal to its customers as well as to the company\u2019s core ideals of personal attention to detail and quality workmanship .\ntournament has been attracting more and more participants each year such as the likes of frederick ramos , playing coach of team 2 ' s senior players and a homeowner at la verti residences along taft avenue in pasay .\nwe not only like to play with our neighbors . we also want to play with teams from other dmci homes communities ,\nsaid ramos .\nit trains us to become better players aside from letting us meet new people ,\nhe said .\nd . m . consunji , inc . ( dmci ) is known today as one of the philippines\u2019 leading construction companies . throughout its corporate life , dmci has demonstrated its capability to construct a wide variety of projects ranging from simple chapels and residences to multi - storey hotels and condominiums , irrigation dams to kilometer - long concrete bridges , power transmission lines to industrial plants , theaters to large commercial complexes .\nmanila , philippines - the benefits of clean waterways ripple across distances and generations , which is why the urgent task of bringing vitality back to choking esteros rests on the shoulders of everyone in the community . for its part , dmci homes , leading developer of themed communities for middle - income families , has been undertaking the cleanup of a 1 . 63 - kilometer section of the pasong tamo riverunder the \u201cadopt - an - estero\u201d program of the department of environment and natural resources .\ndmci mining corp . said on monday it has cut its total workforce by 80 percent after the department of environment and natural resources ( denr ) ordered the suspension of two of its mining subsidiaries last year .\nindeed , consunji has a knack for pouncing on the right opportunity , which is very evident as dmci holdings is currently enjoying a stellar growth trajectory . in its most recent report , dmci holdings said its net attributable income grew tremendously from just p4 . 18 billion in 2005 to p7 . 87 billion in 2010 . on the other hand , revenues expanded from just p10 billion in 2005 to p43 . 5 billion in 2010 .\na dmci homes exclusive project , oak harbor residences is the only waterfront community in bay city that is located directly by the bay . with magnificent views and state - of - the - art amenities , experience on a daily basis a change of pace and lifestyle . this lavish community puts you at the front and center of the country ' s next major central business district and entertainment capital , as infrastructure , residential and commercial developments are already on its way to being the next big thing .\ndmci power corporation ( dpc ) \u2013 is a 100 % - owned subsidiary engaged in the business of a generation company which designs , constructs , invest in , and operate power plants . [ 11 ] [ 12 ]\nstarting from constructing chicken houses for the bureau of animal industry , dmci has earned a reputation for on schedule delivery and quality work . since major projects such as the tacloban coca cola plant and bacnotan cement plant were awarded .\ndmci power corporation ( dpc ) made a remarkable contribution to dmci holdings\u2019 revenue at 21 percent in 2010 . this is largely due to high performance levels in energy generation and electricity take - up with the successful rehabilitation of the calaca power plant owned by sem - calaca power corp . in batangas . the rehabilitation of the sem - calaca plant was undertaken and managed by dpc . it has an expected full capacity of 600mw once rehabilitation is completed .\nin addition , dmci has received a certificate of appreciation from the u . s . department of navy and safety awards from fluor daniels corporation for two million accident - free man - hours at the shell petroleum corporation\u2019s star project .\n\u201cwhile awaiting the resolution of the appeals , we have instructed bnc and zdmc to prepare their respective work programs and to track down their displaced workers . hopefully , they can be rehired soon , \u201d dmci mining president cesar simbulan jr said .\nour main concern here is finding the best way to save for a condo down payment . under republic act no . 9653 , otherwise known as the rent control act of 2009 , as amended , an owner / lessor cannot ask for more than one month advance rent and more than two months deposit from a tenant . the most condo down payment you should prepare for is equivalent to three months\u2019 worth of rent . if you\u2019re aiming for a bare studio unit at dmci homes\u2019 flair towers , you should save at least php45 , 000 , excluding other minimal expenses .\nby agreeing to this policy , you explicitly and unambiguously consent to the collection , processing and storage of your personal , sensitive and privileged data by dmci project developers , inc . for the purpose ( s ) described in this data privacy notice .\nthe renovation project in pup - manila , mabini campus , forms part of kaakbay sa edukasyon efforts , dmci homes ' corporate social responsibility program . kaakbay streamlines the company ' s efforts into four categories :\nkaakbay sa kalusugan ,\nwhich pertains to projects about health and well - being ;\nkaakbay sa kalikasan ,\nfor projects about environmental protection and sustainable eco - development ;\nkaakbay sa pamayanan ,\nfor projects like housing which addresses issues on social welfare and community development ; and\nkaakbay sa edukasyon ,\nwhose goal is to enhance learning and education .\ndmci homes continues to blaze the trail in resort living with its developments that seek to be more lifestyle than trend . it has quickly distinguished itself by focusing on a resort feel that goes beyond the physical structures . the development ' s resort feel is found in its amenities and features that residents can use , feel , and experience . its concept of resort living is adapted to the filipino way of life . it is sensitive to the needs of its residents by giving them access to passive leisure amenities and active play features , and making provisions for the utmost in condo living .\ndmci holdings , inc . was incorporated on march 8 , 1995 as a holding company to consolidate all construction businesses , construction component companies , and related interests of the consunji family . it was listed on the philippine stock exchange on december 18 , 1995 .\ndmci holdings , inc . ( dmcihi ) was incorporated on march 8 , 1995 as a holding company to consolidate all construction business , construction component companies and related interests of the consunji family . it was listed on the philippine stock exchange on december 18 , 1995 .\nforeign governments and corporations have likewise tapped dmci for large - scale projects such as the us navy hangar in subic . in addition , dmci has constructed or has served as a significant contractor in a number of projects abroad . among these are the construction of : the new istana ( the royal palace ) in the sultanate of brunei ; numerous bridges along the zalim - halban highway in the kingdom of saudi arabia ; interchanges and bridges along the king faisal motorway in the state of kuwait ; and huge irrigation structure in the kirkuk - adhaim irrigation project in iraq .\nin a disclosure to the philippine stock exchange ( pse ) , dmci said 980 jobs were cut as of march 31 , 2017 , which translates to 240 left from the original count of 1 , 220 personnel . this does not include the thousands of subcontracted and seasonal workers hired during production ramp up .\ndmci mining corporation ( dmc ) ( reuters : [ 1 ] ) is 100 % - owned subsidiary engaged in ore and mineral mining and exploration . the mining operation is an open pit extraction of nickel , chromite , and iron laterite for direct shipping . it was incorporated on may 29 , 2007 .\nwith more than five decades of solid track record in the construction business , dmci enjoyed the continued patronage of institutional clients such as the ayala group , sm group , kuok group , robinson\u2019s group , san miguel corporation ; banking institutions such as the citibank , n . a . , bpi , equitable and urban bank ; educational institutions such as the university of the philippines , and de la salle university ; multinationals such as the john laing , obayashi , mitsubishi heavy , oriken , nippon steel . also , industrial companies and some government agencies had sought the services of dmci and still are using the company\u2019s services .\nand since consunji isn\u2019t someone to rest on his laurels , he , along with his eldest son , isidro a . consunji , decided that it was time to venture into other allied interests . for them , it was time to begin putting together the pieces of his future business empire . by 1995 , the company diversified into engineering - based related businesses and established dmci holdings inc . to take care of the company\u2019s interests in construction , real estate development , power generation , and water infrastructure . today , when one hears about dmci , what comes to mind are unique buildings and top - notch public works .\ndmci during the 70\u2019s and 80\u2019s was also actively engaged in overseas construction projects . several of these projects were the new istana ( royal palace ) of the sultanate of brunei , the salim - halban highway , and several aramco facilities in saudi arabia , bridges in kuwait , irrigation projects in iraq and many others .\ninitial orientation for the condominium owner upon turnover assistance for application of basic utilities such as telephone and meralco power . the owner does not have to go to the agency branches . the pmo will be the one to forward documents to the respective agency . maintenance and assistance on minor works , such as the installation of air - conditioning and curtains , dealing with clogged drains , etc . serves as an information center for the project , e . g . , information on units and important areas within the vicinity . assistance on transactions concerning the developer , including following up documents community events such as sports fests , family day , halloween treats , christmas party , etc . you are also able to enjoy the perks of living in a dmci homes community . modern - day facilities that are standard features in the developments and which contribute to a more convenient lifestyle include :\nfor urban - dwellers seeking homes within the city , condo living has become the preference . almost every corner is already cramped with residences , offices , commercial spots , institutions , parks , and other man - made structures , so development has no way to go but up . while living in a vertical village has become the norm , the growing number of medium - rise and high - rise condominium developers presents the market with small spaces , poorly - planned projects , and limited choices to live life to the fullest .\ndmci was also awarded significant vertical building contracts in the first quarter of 2011 , including the p8 . 6 - billion casino - hotel project of businessman enrique razon , located at the pagcor entertainment city in pasay city ; p635 - million makati diamond residences , a residential condominium in makati city for san miguel corp . ; and p800 - million nac tower , a corporate headquarter in fort bonifacio , taguig city .\nthanks to the higher generation capacity provided by the newly rehabilitated calaca coal plant , semirara\u2019s power generation business jumped 51 percent . also , dmci mining entered into joint venture with australian rusina mining ltd . to be the independent contractor to directly undertake the mining operations in the municipalities of sta . cruz and candelaria in zambales . the mining operation is an open pit extraction of nickel , chromite , and iron laterite for direct shipping .\nwith its expertise , dmci has constructed the largest numbers of high - rise and commercial buildings in the philippines , especially in the makati and ortigas centers , two of the country\u2019s premier financial districts . high - rise and commercial building construction is dmci\u2019s stronghold where it has extensive portfolio . for the ayala corporation : the ayala triangle tower i , the philippine stock exchange plaza and roxas triangle . for major banking headquarters : the fareast bank ( now part of bpi ) , citibank , urban bank , equitable bank ( now banco de oro - equitablepci ) , bpi and ucpb bank . five star hotels : the shangri - la mactan island resort and shangri - la hotel in makati , the westin philippine plaza , the manila hotel and the hyatt hotel . for big commercial malls : the sm megamall , sm dasmarinas , sm manila , sm bacoor and sm fairview . and for high - end condominiums , the rockwell center\u2019s five condominium towers , the country\u2019s single largest high - rise project to date .\nthe story began when a young concrete inspector learned valuable insights of what construction is all about - the planning , preparation , implementation , and the systems involved and put up his own contracting company bearing his name , david consunji civil engineers and contractors . equipped with a vision , dedication to profession and a degree in civil engineering from university of the philippines , this young inspector in a small room in pandacan , manila , david mendoza consunji ( dmc ) founded d . m . consunji , incorporated ( dmci ) on december 24 , 1954 .\ndmci - mpic water company , inc . ( dmwci ) - is 55 - 45 joint venture [ 10 ] with metro pacific investments corporation ( pse : mpic ) which has a 92 % stake on maynilad water services , inc . ( maynilad ) which operates at the west zone of metro manila . presently , maynilad has a total of 762 , 315 billed water services , equivalent to a population of around 6 . 2 million , in the west zone which covers nine cities and two municipalities in metro manila and one city and five towns in the cavite province .\nchairman david m . consunji was cited as the one of the four awardees of the outstanding filipino ( tofil ) of 2002 , papal awardee of knighthood of saint sylvester in 1988 , doctor of laws , honoris causa by the university of the philippines in 1988 , meralco awardee in engineering and applied science in 1994 , management man of the year awardee in 1996 and the upaa lifetime distinguished achievement awardee for the 2005 , for his invaluable contribution to the development and progress of the country . the hundreds of landmark infrastructure constructed by dmci symbolize the expertise and professionalism of the filipino engineer .\nafter constructing more than 500 buildings and infrastructures as well as national landmarks , flagship company dm consunji inc . has remained one of dmci holdings\u2019 main growth drivers . revenue is up from just p2 . 79 billion in 2005 to p10 . 73 billion in 2010 . with the p8 - billion extension of the skyway ; the 42 - story twin - tower residential project in binondo , manila ; and the p770 - million lrt north extension already complete , the company is on - course in completing the rest of the p17 billion worth of projects it received in 2009 , including the p3 - billion 168 residences , the construction of raffles suite and residences and fairmont hotel in makati city .\nlegacy \u201cfirst and foremost , i am a civil engineer and i love to build . i may demand perfection but i also value speed and technical knowhow as on - time delivery and quality workmanship are valuable in my profession , \u201d he says . what distinguishes consunji from his peers is his relentless search for perfection and new ideas . not content with the quality of existing building materials , he pioneered the employment of precast , pre - stressed and high - strength ready mixed concrete . \u201ci would like to feel that somehow , dmci has been one of those who improved our standards of project completion through improved quality , \u201d he says . at 90 , consunji feels fulfilled , leaving to his children a legacy , the endless task of sustaining the growth of the corporate empire he has founded , built and nurtured over the past decades . with multi - billion peso contracts piled up over the past decades , no wonder the construction tycoon has emerged as the country\u2019s fifth richest person with an estimated net worth of us $ 2 . 7 billion as of last june ."]}
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caledfacts page provides a more detailed overview of adult education .\nprogram overview a description of the california adult education program and the adult education office ( aeo ) staff directory .\ncanadian association for the study of adult education founded in 1981 , the casae promotes the study of adult education and networking among adult educators in canada .\nthis adult education / learning online module focuses on the characteristics of adult learning , the 7 principles for good practice in undergraduate education and active learning .\nadult education is synonymous with continuing education . the world of lifelong learning is wide open and covers a variety of circumstances including :\nalexander kapp and eugen rosenstock - huessy developed theories around adult education , which were later popularised by malcolm knowles \u2013 a theorist in adult education . for knowles , adult learning was premised on the following characteristics :\nstagnaro - green a . applying adult learning principles to medical education in the united states .\nfour major national adult education associations have been founded in canada : the canadian association for adult education ( caae , 1935 ; now defunct ) ; the institut canadien d ' \u00e9ducation des adultes ( icea , 1952 ) , which primarily serves the french - language sectors of adult education in canada ; the canadian association for university continuing education ( cauce , 1954 ) ; and the canadian association for the study of adult education ( casae , 1981 ) , which publishes the canadian journal for the study of adult education .\nfor the latest news and information about career and technical education and adult education , see the octae blog and sign up for the octae connection newsletter .\nthe mission of aepp within the new york state education department is to promote , develop , and support adult education programs with the goal of providing adult students with successful pathways and transitions to post secondary education , apprenticeship training , and the workforce .\nl . m . english , ed . , international encyclopedia of adult education ( 2005 ) .\nthe links and information below were developed for educators and others who are directly involved with adult education .\nour office provides funds to states for adult education and literacy programs . the amount each state receives is based on a formula established by congress . states , in turn , distribute funds to local eligible providers to develop , implement and improve adult education and literacy activities . adult education and literacy activities include :\nget information about adult and continuing education classes and enroll in a program that is right for you .\nread about events , conferences , professional development and highlights from the office of adult and continuing education .\nget the latest news and updates from maine adult education programs across the state via facebook and twitter .\nas a field of study , adult education was interdisciplinary originally , borrowing from psychology , sociology , history and philosophy . university academic programs in adult education are concerned with teaching as well as research . all provinces have at least one master ' s program in adult education ( or related area such as higher education , human resource development , distance education , workplace education , community development or continuing education ) . there are also a number of doctoral degrees in canada with the larger programs centred at the university of toronto , university of calgary and university of british columbia .\ninformation regarding federal accountability requirements for all adult education agencies that receive wioa , title ii : aefla funding .\nwould you like a career in adult education so you can work in business and industry training , post - secondary education , or other forms of adult basic education ? our program can help you learn about work as an independent training consultant or as an educational program writer or evaluator .\nadult education in canada is both a field of practice and ( since the 1960s ) a field of study .\ngovernance & accountability information and resources to help adult education and literacy providers maintain compliance with federal and state law .\nadult learning in canada : a comparative perspective . results from the adult literacy and life skills survey\nwith so many adults returning to the classroom , the term\nadult education\nhas taken on new meanings . adult education , in the broadest sense , is any form of learning adults engage in beyond traditional schooling that ends in their 20s . in the narrowest sense , adult education is about literacy \u2014adults learning to read the most basic materials . thus , adult education encompasses everything from basic literacy to personal fulfillment as a lifelong learner , and even the attainment of advanced degrees .\nfederal grants administration information for grantees regarding implementation of the workforce investment act , title ii adult education and family literacy act section 225 , section 231 , and english literacy and civics education programs .\nadult education is a public education program for all adults . adult schools offer free to low - cost classes for adults 18 and older . students can get a high school diploma , general education diploma ( ged ) , learn about jobs , learn to speak english , and learn how to become a u . s . citizen . adult schools are located in many cities and towns .\ninternationally , canadians contributed to the development of adult education through such organizations as the international congress of university adult education and unesco . with support of participants from the unesco conference in tokyo ( 1972 ) , and under the leadership of a canadian adult educator , dr . james robbins kidd , the international council for adult education ( icae ) was established in 1973 . after dr . kidd died in 1982 , the icae established an annual j . roby kidd award for significant and innovative work in adult education . other canadian leaders of the icae include budd hall and paul b\u00e9langer .\nthe office of adult and continuing education teacher talk newsletter highlights teachers and their best practices , successes and celebrates our teachers and students .\nclick on this site for access to rich resources . explore theories of adult education , as well as curriculum , methods and assessment .\nresearch has shown that what individuals hope to achieve in their lives , particularly in their educational goals , is often mediated by their parents ' values , expectations and levels of education . the all data also reveal that parents ' levels of education have a strong influence on respondents ' participation in adult education and training . referring to the ' compounding intergenerational effects of education on adult learning , the authors report that individuals whose mother ' s or father ' s educational attainment is higher than their own are more likely to participate in adult than those whose parents have the same level of education as the respondents . on the other hand , respondents whose parents ' education is lower than theirs are less likely to participate than those whose parents have the same level of education as the respondents .\nwhatever new skill or life change you\u2019re dreaming of , there ' s a good chance your local maine adult education program can help you get there .\nthe relationship with level of education holds even after differences in literacy levels are taken into account - canadians with university degrees are on average three times more likely to participate in adult education and training compared to those with less than high school .\npeters , valerie ( 2004 ) . working and training : first results of the 2003 adult education and training survey . culture , tourism and the centre for education statistics - research papers . statistics canada catalogue number 81 - 595 - mie20040015 .\none of the primary goals of adult education is functional literacy . organizations like the u . s . department of education and the united nations educational , scientific and cultural organization ( unesco ) work tirelessly to measure , understand , and address adult illiteracy in the u . s . and around the world .\n11 . motivation is another aspect of adult learning . at least six factors serve as sources of motivation for adult learning :\nfinally , the authors note that employer financial support plays a central role in supporting opportunities to engage in adult education and training among the adult population . however , participation in employer - sponsored training is unequal across groups of workers . in particular , workers with the least education , regardless of their age , are also least likely to participate in training . in fact , training participation patterns are more similar by education level than they are by age . in other words , the evidence suggests that formal education and the acquisition of new skills through further education and training are mutually reinforcing ,\nfrohna az , hamstra sj , mullan pb , gruppen ld . teaching medical education principles and methods to faculty using an active learning approach : the university of michigan medical education scholars program .\njames a . draper revised : leona m . english . 2013 . adult education in canada . the canadian encyclopedia urltoken ( accessed july 9 , 2018 ) .\ng . selman , m . selman , m . cooke and p . dampier , the foundations of adult education in canada , 2nd edition ( 1997 ) .\nenglish , leona m . and draper , james a . . 2013 . adult education in canada . the canadian encyclopedia urltoken ( accessed july 9 , 2018 ) .\neducational attainment is by far the best predictor of participation in adult education \u0096 the more education a person has , the more likely he or she is to participate in adult education or training . this relationship holds across all provinces and territories . the relationship is strongest in newfoundland and labrador , where university graduates were 10 times more likely to participate in organized forms of adult learning then those with less than high school . large gaps in the participation rate between those at the highest and lowest levels of education were also evident in new brunswick , manitoba , prince edward island , nova scotia and nunavut .\nadult education in canada is both a field of practice and ( since the 1960s ) a field of study . according to united nations educational , scientific and cultural organization ( unesco ) , as a field of practice , adult education denotes the entire body of organized educational processes , whatever the content , level or method , whether formal or informal , and whether the processes prolong or replace initial education in schools , colleges , universities or apprenticeship systems . the term\nadult\nusually means someone beyond the legal school - leaving age . other than that , there is no upper age limit for learning . the term \u201clifelong learning\u201d is also used to refer to adult education .\nas professionals in the training and education space , it is essential that we understand the unique learning requirements of our adult learners to ensure that our training interventions are effective .\nmalcolm shepherd knowles ( 1913 \u2013 1997 ) was an american educator well known for the use of the term andragogy as synonymous to adult education . according to malcolm knowles , andragogy is the art and science of adult learning , thus andragogy refers to any form of adult learning . ( kearsley , 2010 ) .\noverall , in 2003 , 49 % of the canadian population aged 16 to 65 participated in courses , programs and other forms of adult education and training ( chart 1 ) .\nleona m . english and james a . draper .\nadult education in canada .\nin the canadian encyclopedia . historica canada , 1985\u2014 . article published february 19 , 2013\nknowles , m . s . ( 1962 ) a history of the adult education movement in the usa , new york : krieger . a revised edition was published in 1977 .\ntaylor dc , hamdy h . adult learning theories : implications for learning and teaching in medical education : amee guide no . 83 . [ last cited 2013 oct 14 ] ;\njames a . draper revised : leona m . english , r . the canadian encyclopedia . ( 2013 ) . adult education in canada . retrieved july 9 , 2018 , from urltoken\nenglish , leona m . and james a . draper .\nadult education in canada\n. the canadian encyclopedia . toronto : historica canada , 2013 . web . 19 feb 2013 .\nenglish , leona m . and james a . draper .\nadult education in canada\n. the canadian encyclopedia . toronto : historica canada , 2013 . web . 19 feb 2013 .\njames a . draper revised : leona m . english .\nadult education in canada\nin the canadian encyclopedia . historica canada , 1985\u2013 . article published february 18 , 2013 . urltoken\nknowles , m . s . ( 1950 ) informal adult education , new york : association press . guide for educators based on the writer\u2019s experience as a programme organizer in the ymca .\nenglish , l . m . & draper , j . a . . r . the canadian encyclopedia . ( 2013 ) . adult education in canada . retrieved july 9 , 2018 from urltoken\nenglish , l . m . & draper , j . a . . r . the canadian encyclopedia . ( 2013 ) . adult education in canada . retrieved july 9 , 2018 from urltoken\noutside responsibilities . most adult learners have numerous responsibilities and commitments to family , friends , community and work . carving out time for learning affects adult learners .\nbrown g , manogue m . amee medical education guide no . 22 : refreshing lecturing : a guide for lecturers .\njames a . draper revised : leona m . english\nadult education in canada\nthe canadian encyclopedia . eds . . toronto : historica canada , 2013 . web . 9 jul . 2018 .\nindividuals and local providers should check with their state offices for more information on how to obtain funding for adult education and literacy programs . visit the department\u2019s grant page for more information about other opportunities .\nthe process of engaging adult learners in a learning experience is known as andragogy .\nadult learners want respect and to be seen as capable learners . they should be offered choice and be encouraged to set their own learning goals . adult learners :\nmotivation can be diminished by learning experiences that do not embrace adult learning principles .\nthe report ' s authors also looked at other characteristics of adult learners in canada which are worth noting . one of these is gender , where in fact , they found only minor differences between men and women in terms of participation in adult education and training activities . after taking into account differences in age , labour force status , educational attainment , document literacy levels , immigrant status and occupation , there was only a slight over - representation of men in adult education and training .\nandragogy is defined as the art and science of helping adults learn . it ' s distinguished from pedagogy , the school - based education traditionally used for children . education for adults has a different focus , based on the fact that adults are :\ncook mp . visual representations in science education : the influence of prior knowledge and cognitive load theory on instructional design principles .\nthere are three principles about adult students that are essential to effective learning and instruction .\nonly through adult education can we address the real problems of society \u2013 like power sharing , wealth creation , gender and health issues ,\nsaid adama ouane , director of the unesco institute for lifelong learning .\nat one of maine\u2019s 80 + local adult education programs . from fort kent to kittery and everywhere in between , our programs offer thousands of classes including business skills training , fun , personal enrichment , and more .\nmaster of education ( m . ed . ) or master of science ( m . s . ) * online or on campus\nat the request of the u . s . department of education , the national research council convened a committee of experts from many disciplines to synthesize research on literacy and learning in order to improve instruction for those served in adult education in the u . s . the committee ' s report , improving adult literacy instruction : options for practice and research , recommends a program of research and innovation to gain a better understanding of adult literacy learners , improve instruction , and create the supports adults need for learning and achievement .\nd . w . livingstone ,\nprobing the icebergs of adult learning : comparative findings and implications of the 1998 , 2004 and 2010 canadian surveys of formal and informal learning practices ,\nthe canadian journal for the study of adult education vol . 25 , no . 1 ( 2012 ) : 47\u201271 .\nadult education also takes place in formal settings , as part of credited programs within educational institutions and through online venues . for example , the rapid expansion of the community college and cegep systems in the 1960s and 1970s added greatly to the educational resources available to adults . usually the structure of adult education is the responsibility of an instructor or a planner , or in the case of industry and government , a person in charge of professional development .\nin general , the characteristics of older adult learners resemble the characteristics of participants in other age groups . older adults who have higher levels of education are more likely to participate in adult learning . for example , the rate of participation in adult learning among 56 to 75 year - olds who had not completed high school was 8 % , but it was 41 % among those with a university degree .\nadult learning is problem - centered rather than content - oriented . ( kearsley , 2010 )\nalthough valuing an activity is important for learning in the context of compulsory education , it is vital for persistence in adult literacy education . if adult learners develop and maintain positive values about the literacy activities they engage in\u2014if they believe that the courses are useful , important , interesting , and worth their time\u2014they will be more likely to persist with learning . more research is needed , however , on the approaches instructors can use to help adult and adolescent learners develop these values over time in relation to language and literacy activities they may not already value .\nthe programs of the division of adult education and literacy ( part of the u . s . department of education ) focus on addressing basic skills such as reading , writing , math , english language competency , and problem - solving . the goal is for\namerican adults get the basic skills they need to be productive workers , family members and citizens .\n8 . adults have accumulated a foundation of life experiences and knowledge that may include work - related activities , family responsibilities and previous education .\nby appealing to the unique qualities of adult learners , we can design more effective and motivating online courses . here\u2019s a list of generalized characteristics common to many but not all adult learners .\nas adult education develops as a field of practice and a medium for research and study , participation and support will also have to increase . within the context of adult education itself , the varied ways of learning that have been developed have blurred the formerly rigid roles of teacher and student , a fact that has been held up as proof that all adults , whether teachers or students , have something to teach ( from life experience or from training ) as well as something to learn from each other . adult education as a field of practice and study has made an indelible contribution to society through its expression of respect for adults as responsible learners , as instigators of their own learning processes , and as valuable resources .\nresponsible for self . adult learners often take responsibility for their own success or failure at learning .\nknowles distinguishes adult learning from the \u2018pedagogical\u2019 approach of child learning in a number of theoretical ways .\ncopyright \u00a9 adult learning australia , 2018 . all rights reserved . | privacy policy | returns policy\nformal and non - formal learning are referred to as organized forms of learning and encompass what is referred to as adult education and training . this is in contrast to informal learning which is seen as a non - organized form of learning .\nthe term was originally used by alexander kapp ( a german educator ) in 1833 , but was later developed into an adult education by the american educator , malcolm knowles who arguably stands as one of the most influential writers in this field .\nthe above list is adapted from\nplan instruction for adults , module n - 4 ,\nthe national center for research in vocational education .\ndavis m , forrest k . oxford : wiley - blackwell and bmj books ; 2008 . how to teach continuing medical education ; pp . 41\u201359 .\nthe division of adult education and literacy ( dael ) administers programs that help adults get the basic skills they need including reading , writing , math , english language proficiency , and problem - solving to be productive workers , family members , and citizens .\narogundade ra . adult learning principles for effective teaching in radiology programmes : a review of the literature .\nanalysis of the all data finds that after controlling for the effects of education , participation in training is in fact higher for those in the youngest age group ( excluding full - time students ) . in other words , being part of the youngest age group matters more for predicting the likelihood of participating in training than the actual level of education of the young . in contrast , the level of education is a more important predictor among older age groups .\nthese findings have important implications for any adult literacy program or course in which groups come together from a variety of racial , cultural , and linguistic backgrounds , as well as for mixed gender groups . indeed , stereotype threat can compromise learning in adult populations because it can be triggered by age . in western culture , education is most strongly associated with childhood and early adulthood , and adult participation in formal instruction may be perceived as not happening at the \u201cappropriate\u201d time .\ncontinuing studies and life - long learning \u2013 on the diverse characteristics of adult learners \u2013 mr . angus beef\nother experts , this time in the field of adult learning , argue that learning as adults is not motivated solely by the prospect of improved career prospects and earnings , but that some adults engage in adult learning for personal interest . in this case , age would be less important as a factor affecting participation in adult learning .\nadult learners want to be engaged in life - centred or problem - centred learning experiences . they want to learn what will help them perform tasks or deal with problems they see in their lives now . adult learners :\nadult learners are likely to put forth more effort and stay engaged in tasks they find interesting . researchers have made a useful distinction between personal interest and situational interest , and both types have implications for motivating adult learners .\nthere is a strong relationship between literacy levels and participation in adult learning \u0096 those with the highest levels of literacy participate in adult learning at much higher rates than those at the lowest levels of literacy . thus , those most in need of learning to enhance their skills in order to be able to compete in the labour market are least likely to participate in education and training opportunities .\nby defining these characteristics , knowles distinguished andragogy , or the art and science of helping adults learn , from other areas of education , especially pedagogy . it is worth noting at this point that this is no one theory or model that explains everything we know about adult learners .\nin 1958 the establishment of the quetico residential conference and training centre in northwestern ontario provided adults with further opportunities for learning . from the 1930s to the 1960s , the canadian chamber of commerce initiated educational programs . the labour college of canada was established in montr\u00e9al ( 1962 ) and there was increased government support for training and education , e . g . , the technical and vocational training assistance act in 1960 and the agricultural rehabilitation and development act in 1961 ( see higher education ; technical education ) .\nthe relationship between participation in adult learning and age is a complicated one . economists argue that the decision to participate in adult education and training is an investment decision , made with the goal of increasing earnings . according to this argument , individuals would therefore be better off if they were to make those investments earlier rather than later in life since they would then have more time to benefit from their investment .\nthis page ( urltoken ) has been produced by linc tasmania , bringing together the state library of tasmania , tasmanian archive and heritage office ( taho ) , adult education and online access centres . you are directed to the disclaimer and copyright notice and personal information protection statement governing the information provided .\nadult learners are a valuable resource because they bring the richness and diversity of their lives with them . they should be given the opportunity to use their existing knowledge and experience , which they can apply to new learning experiences . adult learners :\nthe introduction of learning technology and the changing workplace recently increased the importance of adult learning . however , there comes the problem of motivating adult learners . there are a few things that stand in the way to motivating adults to start learning .\nhowever , there is a strong interaction effect between education and age . analysis based on the 2003 adult education and training survey ( aets ) found that , regardless of their age , workers with high school or less were least likely to have taken formal job - related training in 2002 , with the participation rate being about 20 % for those aged 25 to 54 years . similarly , university - educated workers in all age groups were most likely to have taken training in 2002 . workers aged 25 to 34 and 45 to 54 were most alike in this regard , with 55 % of them or more engaging in formal job - related training . even at 37 % , the rate remained much higher for 55 to 64 year - olds who had a university education than it was for workers with the least education , regardless of their age .\nthe efforts of st francis xavier university in antigonish , nova scotia , were especially effective in helping people affected by the great depression , culminating in the establishment of an extensive cooperative movement ( see antigonish movement ) . later the coady international institute was established to provide training for representatives from developing countries . in 1946 nova scotia was the first province in canada to institute an adult education division as a unit of its department of education . the division ' s first director was guy henson .\nrubenson , kjell , richard desjardins and ee - seul yoon . 2007 . adult learning in canada : a comparative perspective . results from the adult literacy and life skills survey . statistics canada catalogue number 89 - 552 - mie \u0096 number 17 .\nit is believed that we take on the components of an adult learner between the ages of twelve to fifteen years old .\nadult education offers a range of courses in leisure and lifestyle activities as well as courses to learn new skills \u2013 for work and for life \u2013 for all tasmanians . it\u2019s never too late to learn . learning in a relaxed social setting is a great way to gain skills and knowledge that enrich your life .\ncontinuing education has become a way of life for many adults in canada . organized non - formal learning exists at all levels of government and within trade unions , cooperatives , industrial and commercial enterprises , hospitals , prisons , religious as well as cultural organizations , and health and fitness programs . adult education takes place in factories , offices , gymnasiums , lecture halls , classrooms , libraries , museums , residential centres and churches , through a wide variety of teaching and learning methods , and increasingly through the internet .\ni find this article very useful . i am facilitating a session on how adult learners learn and i am grateful to you .\n[ \u2026 ] of the biggest mistakes that adult educators can make is to design adult instruction the same way educators design instruction for school children . the main lesson of our examination of positive learner identity in adults is to create an image of [ \u2026 ]\nyou can learn more about creating and delivering effective adult learning programs in my advanced train the trainer & curriculum design online course .\nadult learner experience as a person matures he / she accumulates a growing reservoir of experience that becomes an increasing resource for learning .\ninstructional support support from the california department of education to agencies ensures that adults have the knowledge and skills necessary to participate effectively as citizens , workers , parents , and family and community members .\nken steele , co - founder and senior vice - president of academica group inc . recently spoke to humber faculty about the political , economic , social and technological changes facing higher education institutions .\nbeyond acknowledging that basic needs must be met , we must tap into the adult learners\u2019 motivation by addressing their individual potential and helping them to realize the personal satisfaction that can come from achievement . yes , there are extrinsic factors at play\u2014adult learners pursue education to advance in a career , to earn more money , and to gain some prestige that may come with a higher degree . but , without ignoring these practical issues , if students can also see how their education , even how each individual class they take , can make a difference in how they see themselves and how they can apply their learning , we start to tap into intrinsic motivation .\nwow \u2013 only this morning did i publish my own article about adult learning principles : urltoken \u2013 i would add \u201ctime poor\u201d to your list of characteristics , and i support your observation that the list is common to many * but not all * adult learners .\nnelson c , hartling l , campbell s , oswald ae . the effects of audience response systems on learning outcomes in health professions education . a beme systematic review : beme guide no . 21 .\nneed for community . many self - directed adult learners prefer a learning community with whom they can interact and discuss questions and issues .\nwhat does andragogy mean and which are knowles\u2019 5 assumptions of adult learners ? are you familiar with knowles\u2019 4 principles of andragogy ? in the following post i will answer the above questions and provide you with several highly recommended resources on malcolm knowles \u2019 adult learning theory .\nbonwell cc , eison ja . washington dc : jossey - bass ; 1991 . active learning : creating excitement in the classroom ( j - b ashe higher education report series aehe ) pp . 1\u20134 .\naccording to knowles , \u201cadults are responsive to some external motivators ( e . g . , better job , higher salaries ) , but the most potent motivators are internal ( e . g . , desire for increased job satisfaction , self - esteem ) . their motivation can be blocked by training and education that ignores adult learning principles . \u201d\nin this final section , we will touch on a number of diverse issues pertaining to the design of courses or programs for adult learners .\ni agree with all the characteristics , particularly with the big picture point . whether it\u2019s an adult characteristics or my own personality , i always need to know how what i am doing ( whether in education , work , or personal life ) , fits in to the big picture ; in other words , my effort has to add - value to something .\nself - directiveness is another one of knowles andragogy . maning that preserverance is becoming successful as an adult learner . in other words , we start from the bottom and rise to the top . hence , leading towards the future learning design of the journey of adult learning ( hood ) .\nlearning as an adult differs from learning as a child . consider how the following information might be useful to you when planning and delivering lessons :\nroberts tv , gustavs j , mack hg . becoming an expert : a review of adult learning theory and implications for vocational training in ophthalmology .\nin 1935 , the canadian association for adult education was established , with e . a . ( ned ) corbett as its first executive director . prior to taking up this position , corbett was director of the university of alberta ' s department of extension , and was involved in the citizens ' forum , farm radio forum and the banff centre for the arts .\nthe attempts to develop government and institutional legislation that will economically support adult education parallel the increasing involvement of adults in educational programs . also , many barriers , such as geographical distances and physical handicaps , prevent certain groups ( e . g . , the disabled , the isolated , the elderly , the undereducated , certain cultural groups and women with small children ) from participating in these programs ( see distance learning ) . as with earlier studies , it continues to be the case that the higher one ' s educational level , the more likely one is to continue participating in education .\nin my book \u2018the fundamental principles behind effective adult learning programs\u2019 we explore how these theoretical concepts of adult learning apply to the way we design and develop our training programs and facilitate the learning experience ; but here i have briefly summarised them to help you embed these principles into your courses and training .\nknowles , m . ( 1984 ) . the adult learner : a neglected species ( 3rd ed . ) . houston , tx : gulf publishing .\ncanada has had a long interest in better understanding the distribution of adult literacy and learning across population sub - groups . canada participated in the first round of data collection in the international adult literacy survey ( ials ) in 1994 . this was the first internationally comparative survey of adult skills to be undertaken . canada was also a lead country in the international adult literacy and life skills survey ( all ) in 2003 ( the canadian component is called the international adult literacy and skills survey ( ialss ) ) . in fact , canada was the only country to sample a very large number of people \u0096 23 , 000 in all . such a large sample was made possible by the financial support received from several federal government departments and provincial and territorial governments .\nin relation to unpaid work activities , those who were more active in community organizations were more likely to participate in adult learning . likewise , people who were more active in reading , using the internet and using computers for task - oriented purposes outside paid work engaged more frequently in all forms of adult learning . these findings suggest that adult learning is a complement , not a substitute , for civic participation or other forms of self - directed learning activities .\nin addition to knowles , he developed the seven andragogies which exemplifies the adult learner contributes to its development . for example , motivation , one of knowles\u2019 andragogies stress how important motivation is in any aspect of learning . the question reigns , how can the facilitator incorporate motivation into the adult learner\u2019s learning environment successfully ?\nalthough the principles outlined in this booklet are well researched with other populations and can be applied with adults , studies on motivation and adult literacy are scarce .\nuis . 2013 . adult and youth literacy : national , regional and global trends , 1985 - 2015 . ( uis information paper ) . montreal , uis\nsince , eduard c . lindeman ' s pioneer paper in 1926 , the meaning of adult education , which awakened interest in and set the basis for the systematic research about how adults learn , educators and psychologists have contributed to the development of many varied theories and hypothesis about the learning characteristics of adults . taylor and hamdy summarized the learning theories and classified them in the following categories : 29\n4 . malcolm knowles most adult learning theories have been based on the work of malcolm knowles , who theorized that adult learners have distinct and unique characteristics . andragogy \u2013 a term introduced by malcolm knowles , which describes the science of helping adults learn . andragogical \u2013 learner centered method . pedagogical \u2013 teacher centered method .\ncoming demographic changes \u0096 aging baby - boomers , rising number of retirements , small relative size of younger birth cohorts \u0096 suggest that there will be growing pressures to encourage older workers to remain in the workforce for a longer period of time . in this context , it is of interest to look more closely at the patterns of participation in adult education and learning of adults aged 55 or more .\ni highly encourage you to read the 9 tips to apply adult learning theory to elearning . in this article i discuss how knowles ' 5 adult learning theory assumptions can be translated to modern day elearning experiences , so that you can integrate the 4 principles of andragogy into your elearning course for maximum learner engagement and motivation .\nby contrast , other programs provide incentives upon completion of programs or during participation . in some instances such systems may have positive effects . for example , the state of tennessee recently implemented a program in which students received cash incentives for participating in adult education classes ; the results of a nonexperimental study suggested that the introduction of rewards was related to achievement and to passing the ged examination among welfare recipients .\n\u2018 of the 195 unesco member states , 139 participated in the survey and collected data which have been used in this report to provide analyses and derive conclusions . this participation rate shows the interest of countries to monitor progress in adult learning and education . the data and the information also make it possible to monitor trends over time \u2019 , arne carlsen , director of the unesco institute for lifelong learning .\nyou may also find valuable the 9 tips to apply adult learning theory to elearning . in this article i ' ll discuss how knowles ' 5 adult learning theory assumptions can be translated to modern day elearning experiences , so that you can integrate the 4 principles of andragogy into your elearning course for maximum learner engagement and motivation .\nformal learning : learning that typically takes place in an education or training institution , is structured ( in terms of learning objectives , learning time or learning support ) and leads to certification . formal learning is intentional from the learner ' s perspective .\nleast but not last , i highly encourage you to see the following short video from the pc3 team focusing on malcolm knowles ' theory of andragogy or adult learning .\nmy young learners , for the most part , demonstrate the same characteristics as my adult learners , especially the young learners who work full time and go to school .\n[ \u2026 ] vinod . varma on oct . 14 , 2009 , under uncategorized an interesting analysis on characteristics of adult learners no comments for this entry [ \u2026 ]\naccording to research on formal and informal learning in 1998 , 2004 and 2010 , by the work and lifelong learning research network at the ontario institute for studies in education / university of toronto , about half of the population aged between 25 and 64 has received further education , which is about the average for organization for economic co - operation and development ( oecd ) countries . yet , most canadians participate regularly in informal learning , which is often not recognized or measured , leaving many workers overqualified and underemployed .\n[ \u2026 ] findings to add to my own . one of the more concise lists i\u2019ve found is in this article : characteristics of adult learners by connie [ \u2026 ]\nmalcolm knowles adapted the theory of andragogy , teaching strategies for adult learners , to adults learning in the 1970s . knowles\u2019 andragogy outlines theoretical and practical methods based on six characteristics of adult learners . understanding these characteristics will help you inspire your agents to improve their skills , improve the quality of your training and improve the quality of your contact center .\nhow do we shift from this extrinsic reward mindset to the commitment to pursue education for the deeper and longer - lasting intrinsic value ? maslow\u2019s hierarchy of needs tells us that an individual will not be motivated to strive for higher level goals such as education , until lower level needs have been met ( maslow , 1970 ) . it is the approachable instructor who believes in his or her students and is motivated to meet the needs of the individual student while simultaneously ensuring that learning takes place in his or her classroom .\n[ \u2026 ] tend to look at the characteristics of the adult learner and base my teachings around their need . with this theory knowledge \u201cis a function of how [ \u2026 ]\nthe intrinsic , personal desires and ambitions of an adult learner need to be considered when planning and delivering adult learning programs . as learners get older , their cause for participation in learning programs often moves from external drivers ( such as getting a promotion ) , to internal drivers , like simply learning out of pure pleasure or interest in learning something new .\nreferences : fisher , c . , ( 2006 ) . asynchronous learning and adult motivation : catching fog in a gauze bag . retrieved from learning solutions magazine website : urltoken .\nthe data collected by these surveys provide a wealth of information on the characteristics of adult learners across participating countries and through time . these data have also generated a number of research studies . one of those , recently published by statistics canada , provides detailed information on the characteristics of adult learners in canada . this article highlights the findings of that research . 1\nadult learners are often engaged in learning because a problem needs to be solved . practicing skills in a controlled environment allows them to grow self - efficacy in new tasks that prepare them to act autonomously outside of the learning environment . the more an adult learner can practice new skills , competencies or the application of knowledge , the more transformational impact the learning intervention will have .\nin the u . s . , each state is responsible for addressing the basic education of their citizens . official state websites direct people to classes , programs , and organizations designed to teach adults how to read prose , documents like maps and catalogs , and how to make simple computations .\nin terms of education , this requires the flexibility of the learning situation , the learning program and most importantly , the educator to actively involve the participant in a way that allows them to have a degree of control over what they do , or , in fact , how much they learn .\nthe second edition of the global report on adult learning and education ( grale ) has placed literacy at the forefront for several reasons . far too many people \u2013 and in particular women of all ages \u2013 continue to live with poor literacy skills . as many as 774 million people cannot read and write , and 123 million of these are 15\u201324 year olds ; i . e . young people and young adults . given the imprecise nature of the data on which these figures are based \u2013 including in the most highly developed countries \u2013 it is likely that poor literacy is actually much more widespread than generally reported 1 ) 2 ) . drawing on data gathered from 141 countries , this report reviews progress in implementing the bel\u00e9m framework for action and presents insights from all world regions . it adopts a global perspective , describing the commonalities and differences among member states as they continue to work to improve their adult education sectors . this publication is available in english , french , spanish and portuguese .\nthe adult learner expects relevancy and so the question of how is this information / situation important ( rationale ) is present in the mind of the adult student . orient his / her learning toward outcomes and competencies . relate the present situation to future examinations by teaching general rules ( step 4 on the one minute preceptor ) . ultimately , he / she are practical thinkers that need practical advising .\nknowles ms , holton ra , 3rd , swanson ra . 7th ed . burlington ( ma ) : elsevier ; 2011 . the adult learner ; pp . 64\u201369 . ( 183 - 203 ) .\nknowles ( 1980 ) said : \u2026adult educators must be primarily attuned to the existential concerns of the individuals and institution they serve and be able to develop learning experiences that will ve articulated with these concerns .\nin 1980 , knowles made 4 assumptions about the characteristics of adult learners ( andragogy ) that are different from the assumptions about child learners ( pedagogy ) . in 1984 , knowles added the 5th assumption .\ndults lead complex lives with limits on the amount of time they have to engage in formal learning . this reality , combined with the amount of effort and practice needed to develop one\u2019s literacy skills\u2014generally many thousands of hours\u2014makes supporting persistence one of the most challenging aspects of designing effective adult literacy instruction . the average adult learner\u2019s duration in a literacy program is nowhere close to the length of instruction and practice needed .\npotential physical limitations . depending on their age and physical condition , adult learners may acquire psychomotor skills more slowly than younger students and have more difficulties reading small fonts and seeing small images on the computer screen .\nthe impact of various types of incentives on persistence in adult literacy instruction is a complex issue , and further research is warranted to determine the particular circumstances under which some types of incentives might motivate certain learners .\nthese graduate programs prepare instructors , counsellors , community workers , administrators , evaluators , trainers , theorists and professional development coordinators . adult education is therefore really a generic term , variously used to mean a program , a movement , a subject matter and sometimes , a method . in particular , it reflects a specific philosophy about learning and teaching based on the assumption that adults can and want to learn , that they are able and willing to take responsibility for that learning , and that the learning itself should respond to their needs .\nthanks for your thoughtful comment . yes this list is definitely generalized . as to inquisitive , i\u2019d like to change that to something more accurate that reflects the adult\u2019s need to know why they are taking training . suggestions ?\n[ \u2026 ] real problems , where they must find the answers , perhaps the key is to start treating them like adult learners with the characteristics and capabilities for this type of learning . the traditional classroom [ \u2026 ]\nadult learning australia acknowledges the traditional owners of country throughout australia and recognises their continuing connection to land , waters and community . we pay our respects to them and their cultures ; and to elders both past and present .\nthis article will present a summary of adult learning principles and how they should guide the design , content and format of lectures . additionally , it will offer recommendations for creating organized , relevant , interactive and effective lectures .\nmy problem with this is that many of these could be charactersitics of non - adult learners e . g . kids can be inquisitive and results oriented as well . but also , at what point does one move from being a \u2018child\u2019 to an \u2018adult\u2019 learner . is it simply by age or by qualification , or something else all together . this goes back to the pedagogy vs androgogy debate . and of course the list contains generalisations\u2026 not all adults will show these characteristics in learning . so whilst i think the list is useful in gaining an idea about adult learners , its important not to take the list as definitive and 100 % applicable to all adults .\nthe conditions under which rewards or incentives affect adults\u2019 participation and persistence in literacy instruction are unknown , however . state and federally funded adult literacy programs at times offer incentives for enrollment . for example , many adult education courses , which include various courses in literacy , are provided free of charge in the city of philadelphia . in this case , the \u201cincentive\u201d is an opportunity that makes it possible for adults to enroll in the courses ; the payment is provided prior to enrollment , enabling adults who might not be able to afford the class otherwise to enroll . when these \u201copportunity enhancers\u201d\u2014such as support for child care , coverage of costs of enrollment , or replacement of lost wages\u2014are used up front to minimize barriers to participation , they may not have the negative impact documented for simple external rewards ."]}
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[ 5 ] [ 6 ] [ 7 ]\nthe flights are now operated by us airways , a subsidiary of american airlines .\npresidential , a regional airline based at dulles airport , said the year - end results include a nonrecurrent charge taken in the fourth quarter of $ 6 . 1 million relating to restructuring costs . the net loss for the year also includes a $ 1 . 4 million loss from discontinued operations of presidential ' s charter subsidiary , key airlines inc . the charter subsidiary was sold to world airways inc . for $ 18 million .\n\u201cabc has a blog post noting that ron paul leads in spending on charter flights .\nus airways express flight 3909 from philadelphia to burlington made another approach to a longer runway .\nthe justice department yesterday gave final clearance to a joint marketing agreement between presidential airways inc . and continental airlines inc . under the agreement , presidential will provide feeder service for continental under the\ncontinental express\nbanner the justice department said it would not challenge the agreement , although presidential currently provides nonstop service to six cities from dulles in competition with continental\nfilipinas orient airways started operations on 05jan1965 as fairways & renamed in nov1965 . martial law stopped operations\ndevelopments : 1986 was presidential airways ' first full year operating under its own name as a regularly scheduled airline - - and its last . in february , presidential and continental airlines announced that presidential would become a\nfeeder\nairline for continental , remaining independent but operating as continental jet express . the dulles - based airline also sold its $ 5 million midfield terminal to continental .\nconsiderations for passengers on charter flights to palm beach when the president is at the winter white house .\ndescription : during 1986 , presidential was a north - south regional carrier based at washington dulles international airport , flying regularly scheduled flights under its own name . it also operated colgan airways , a commuter carrier , and key airlines inc . , a charter carrier . since then , presidential has signed a marketing agreement with continental airlines . it remains an independent company , but it now operates as continental jet express , providing\nfeeder\nservice to the larger airline .\nde havilland canada dash 7 turboprop - powered regional airliner with stol capabilities , was introduced in service by rocky mountain airways .\nduring 1986 , presidential struggled to establish itself in the rapidly consolidating airline industry . the airline had hoped to dominate washington dulles international airport , where it had established its hub . but united air lines and new york air also established operations there , setting up operations that eventually dwarfed presidential . presidential tried to adjust by changing its schedule to serve less competitive markets . it also diversified into the charter business , buying key airlines inc . , which it later sold . in the long run , however , presidential decided to survive in a different guise , as an adjunct to continental\nwhile it\u2019s not impossible to charter flights to palm beach when the presidential tfr is in effect , it is more challenging . that\u2019s because one of the chief requirements is that passengers and crew members must undergo tsa screening procedures before they\u2019re permitted to fly into kpbi .\nsaid yesterday in london that it has received an order for 10 of its jetstream 31 turboprop airplanes from presidential airways . terms were not disclosed . the order for the 19 - seater aircraft marks the first commitment to the jetstream 31 by an airline already operating british aerospace equipment\nwhen flying in outer ring airspace , a charter plane must have a registered ifr flight plan and remain in communication with air traffic control .\nclinton\u2019s plane was first issued in 2002 for airberlin , but it\u2019s now a charter plane operated by xtra airways and air partner . the jet is a \u201cnext generation\u201d series 737 that offers newer features than its predecessors and will be able to make nonstop flights between the east and west coast .\nrepublican presidential candidate and business mogul donald trump exits his plane during his trip to the border on july 23 , 2015 in laredo , texas .\nuniversity of texas\u2019 charter jet ran 50 feet off the east edge of the pavement about 100 yards from the terminal gate before stopping in the mud .\nto meet this requirement , the federal aviation administration has designated a series of gateway airports capable of providing tsa screening for incoming charter flights . this includes :\ncomair flt 5412 taking off on runway 15 - right overflew u . s . airways / america west flight 83 ( rolling down runway 10 just after landing . )\nsaid yesterday that the department of transportation has decided not to review presidential ' s joint marketing agreement with continental airlines . last month , the department said that the marketing agreement , under which presidential will become a feeder airline operating as\ncontinental express ,\nappeared to raise questions about competition that might warrant review\nmilitary jet charter bound for the middle east with a load of us troops was forced to land by a smoke - filled cockpit while over the indian ocean .\n. all aboard , three soldiers and three civilian crew members , were killed . several of their survivors filed a wrongful death lawsuit against presidential in october 2005 .\n\u2022 republican presidential candidate and u . s . congressman ron paul has racked up $ 1 million worth of charter flights on his campaign so far , more than double the bill of fellow candidate michelle bachmann . in fairness , unlike most of his opponents , paul still has a day job in washington . [ abc news ]\nwe are an industry - leading boutique private aviation company dedicated to providing the highest quality of personalized service to our discerning private jet owners and private jet charter clientele .\non this day in 1945 , the united nations charter , which was adopted and signed on june 26 , 1945 , is now effective and ready to be enforced .\nhowever , whenever he\u2019s in town on vacay it triggers a temporary flight restriction ( tfr ) that affects all charter flights to palm beach international airport ( kpbi ) .\nhas signed an agreement to purchase the stock of key airlines for $ 18 million from presidential airways , world ' s chief executive officer , t . coleman andrews , said yesterday . key provides contract flight operations for several military and civilian customers and has a fleet of nine boeing 727 and 737 aircraft at its bases in las vegas and washington dulles international airport .\nairbus airbus a320 airbus a380 aircraft orders air france alaska airlines american airlines aviation accidents and incidents bizin boeing boeing 737 boeing 737 - 800 boeing 777 - 300er boeing 787 dreamliner british airways continental airlines deliveries delta air lines faa helicopter crashes jetblue airways los angeles international airport ( lax ) lufthansa military nasa newark liberty international airport ( ewr ) new routes new york john f . kennedy international airport ( jfk ) new york laguardia airport ( lga ) on this day in aviation history plane crashes russia safety security southwest airlines space space shuttle spotlight terrorism tex united airlines us air force us airways us navy videos\nthe democratic presidential hopeful and chappaqua resident held a press conference thursday morning on the tarmac at westchester county airport , right before taking off for charlotte and a voter registration drive and rally .\ngingrich\u2019s largest debts are to a host of consultants and firms that helped him with strategy , polling , advertising , telemarketing and all of the other routine activities needed to run a presidential campaign .\nso , what exactly does gingrich owe so much money for ? the biggest service that he has not paid for yet was personal air travel during the campaign . he owes $ 1 . 8 million to charter jet service provider moby dick airways , business travel provider airplus and to himself for jet fare . ( candidates can receive reimbursement from their campaign committee to cover their own costs for things like travel . )\ndemocratic presidential candidate hillary clinton speaks to members of the media before boarding her campaign plane at westchester county airport thursday to travel to charlotte , n . c . , to attend a campaign rally .\npresidential eventually will displace another regional carrier , air wisconsin , which has provided feeder service to united at dulles . air wisconsin will concentrate its activities at chicago ' s o ' hare airport , zeeman said\noperating for us airways express into t . f . green airport . the runway was partly covered with wet snow and ice . left main gear collapsed ( wheel torn off ) and left wing is damaged . image at urltoken\none of the challenges with the presidential tfr is that mar - a - lago is close the palm beach international . as a result , the flight restriction remains in place the entire time president trump is there .\nunder the five - year marketing agreement presidential will provide connecting passengers to united from the generally smaller markets it serves . both airlines ' flights will be listed and ticketed under united . the arrangement will provide coordinated schedules , convenient connections , participation in united ' s mileage plus program and advance seat selection on united flights for presidential ' s passengers , said john r . zeeman , executive vice president for marketing and planning for united .\nthe primary airport affected by the more restrictive 10 - nm inner circle is palm beach county ( klna ) . in order to fly here , private charter flights first need to pass through one of the aforementioned gateway airports .\nsaid yesterday that it has signed a contract for more than $ 5 million with club med sales inc . to operate charters during the winter vacation season . the charters will be operated through presidential ' s subsidiary , key airlines\nthere are still a number of open campaign accounts by past failed presidential candidates with large debts , but none reach the heights of gingrich\u2019s . former new mexico gov . gary johnson , a republican and libertarian party candidate in 2012 , owes $ 1 . 4 million , and msnbc host al sharpton owes $ 925 , 714 from his 2004 presidential bid . even disgraced former democratic sen . john edwards still owes $ 331 , 586 from his 2008 campaign .\nprivate air travelers enjoy minimal security procedures when flying on air charter flights . however , in the case of a tfr , passengers can expect to undergo the same screening process you\u2019d find at a commercial airport . this could include :\nan economic recession that caused big corporations to cut back on air travel and middle east tension as iraq invaded kuwait ( causing jet fuel to double ) , placed enormous pressure on the trump shuttle ,\na history published by current owner us airways reads .\ncharter arriving from luanda angola . the crash site was located in bailundo , 150 kilometers ( 93 miles ) north of huambo . among the dead were two portuguese businessmen , vasco mendes de almeida and nuno marques , as well as angolan magnate valentim amoes\nin the case of last weekend\u2019s presidential tfr , it was comprised of two distinct rings , measuring 10 and 30 nautical miles , respectively , centred on palm beach international . both rings were in effect from surface level up to 17 , 999 feet .\nthe sale appears to mark a change in strategy for the year - old airline away from trying to compete with major airlines such as new york air and united air lines , which also use dulles as a hub , to focusing on other markets and expanding its charter business .\n4 february 2015 ; transasia airways atr 72 - 600 ; b - 22816 ; flight ge235 ; near magong , taiwan : the aircraft was on a scheduled domestic flight between taipei and kinmen island , taiwan . the airplane crashed into a river shortly after takeoff from songshan airport in taipei . the aircraft hit a bridge , as well as a vehicle on that bridge , before plunging into the keelung river . shortly before hitting the bridge , the aircraft rolled sharply to the left . four of the five crew members , including both pilots , and 39 of 53 passengers were killed . the two people who were in the vehicle were both injured . this was the second fatal plane crash in less than a year for transasia airways . having two or more plane crashes in less than a year has happened over 35 times since 1970 . atr 72 plane crashes more about this event other transasia airways plane crashes\nthe supersonic concorde jet makes its last commercial passenger flight , traveling at twice the speed of sound from new york city\u2019s john f . kennedy international airport to london\u2019s heathrow airport on this day in 2003 . the british airways jet carried 100 passengers , including actress joan collins , model christie brinkley , and . . .\nthat massive 747 is bigger than both the 737 and 757 , has a state - of - the - art security system , can refuel mid - air and even has a medical suite that can function as an operating room with a doctor permanently on board . now that\u2019s a presidential plane .\nless than two months after the end of world war ii , the united nations is formally established with the ratification of the united nations charter by the five permanent members of the security council and a majority of other signatories . despite the failure of the league of nations in arbitrating the . . .\nbasically , the inner ring is a no - fly zone for general aviation , except for private charter flights that have undergone proper screening protocol ( we\u2019ll get to that in a minute ) . the 10 - 30 - nm outer ring allows for aircraft to fly to and from local airports only .\nanother requirement of the presidential tfr is that air carriers must give palm beach international at least 24 hours notice of their intended arrival . if you need to get to palm beach in a hurry , your best bet will probably be to fly to boca raton or witham field ( ksua ) in stuart .\nthe aircraft have been a recent choice of many presidential candidates including barack obama in 2008 and john kerry in 2004 . a military version of the 757 , called a c - 32 , is also used to transport secretaries of state , the first lady , and sometimes even fills in as air force one .\ntwo other important objectives described in the charter were respecting the principles of equal rights and self - determination of all peoples ( originally directed at smaller nations now vulnerable to being swallowed up by the communist behemoths emerging from the war ) and international cooperation in solving economic , social , cultural , and humanitarian problems around the world .\nthe campaign still owes $ 4 . 6 million to dozens of businesses that provided things like transportation , voter canvassing and yard signs . the former speaker of the house\u2019s debts put him in company with fringe weirdo lyndon larouche , a perennial presidential pretender since the 1980s who owes $ 3 . 2 million across four campaign accounts .\n\u201cdr . paul goes out of his way to accommodate his supporters . hence , the many charter flights . the other candidates wish they had so many speaking invitations . the article correctly notes that charters allow dr . paul to spend time with his supporters one - on - one as he did in buffalo in the hot sun .\ngordon james of phoenix , arizona , figured someone who had loaned gingrich even more - - moby dick airways , for instance , to which gingrich owes $ 1 million - - would initiate a lawsuit of some kind that he could join . it ' s the main way that companies and individuals could go after the money they are owed , but it hasn ' t happened .\npresidential operates casa c - 212 and casa cn - 235 turboprops . recent contracts have added de havilland canada dhc - 8 dash 8 turboprop aircraft to the fleet . the company also operates turbine powered helicopters including bell 214st , bell 412 , md helicopters md - 530 , eurocopter / aerospatiale sa 330j\npuma\n, and sikorsky s - 61 rotorcraft .\nwhich ended scheduled service under its own name earlier this year to become a feeder service for continental airlines at dulles airport , hopes to enter into similar arrangements with other airlines at other airports the two - year - old airline also hopes to provide more feeder service for pan american world airways out of dulles , the airline ' s president and chief executive , harold j . pareti , told shareholders yesterday .\nas a result of improvements in the airline ' s operations , presidential can make money by filling more than 43 percent of its seats , he said . since april the percentage of seats filled - - a statistic known in the airline industry as the load factor - - has increased , reaching 39 . 5 percent in july and 40 to 41 percent in august , he said .\nutah airways was started by two pilot friends to provide tours between ogden and various national park locations . [ 3 ] operations began january 5 , 2015 . [ 1 ] the airline also provides scheduled flights from salt lake city to wendover , utah . it added limited , unsubsidized service to moab in october 2015 , after skywest airlines dropped the destination and great lakes airlines failed to commence its proposed subsidized service . [ 8 ]\nthe united states secret service has primary responsibility for mrs . clinton ' s security and we would defer all questions on that topic to that agency ,\no ' leary said . o ' leary added that county police have helped the secret service\nfor quite some time\nas clinton has traveled in and out of westchester county airport in her roles as first lady , senator , secretary of state and democratic presidential candidate .\nthe next - highest accumulator of debt among non - active presidential campaigns is president barack obama\u2019s 2012 campaign committee , which owes $ 2 . 4 million in debt . the big difference : the obama campaign can bring in big money by renting its massive voter data base . federal election commission records show that the gingrich campaign\u2019s list has only brought in a little more than $ 1 million since he dropped out of the race , and his debt has only declined by $ 300 , 000 .\nnow that the war was over , negotiating and maintaining the peace was the practical responsibility of the new u . n . security council , made up of the united states , great britain , france , the soviet union , and china . each would have veto power over the other . winston churchill called for the united nations to employ its charter in the service of creating a new , united europe - united in its opposition to communist expansion - east and west . given the composition of the security council , this would prove easier said than done .\n23 july 2014 ; transasia airways atr 72 - 500 ; b - 22810 ; flight ge222 ; near magong , taiwan : the aircraft was on a scheduled domestic flight between kaohsiung and magong , taiwan . the airplane crashed into a residential area near the airport during a go around following an attempted landing at magong , taiwan , which is on penghu island . all four crew members and 44 of the 54 passengers were killed . at least five people on the ground were also injured . there was heavy rain in the area at the time of the crash . atr 72 plane crashes more about this event\n, a regional commuter airline based at washington dulles international airport , yesterday said losses totaled $ 40 . 8 million ( $ 6 . 30 a share ) on revenue of $ 73 . 6 million in its first full year of operation , compared with losses of $ 9 . 5 million ( $ 2 . 67 ) on revenue of $ 6 . 8 million in 1985 . the company began operations in october 1985 for the fourth quarter , presidential said it lost $ 20 . 3 million ( $ 3 . 17 ) on revenue of $ 19 . 6 million , compared with losses of $ 5 . 3 million ( 54 cents ) on revenue of $ 6 . 9 million for the same period last year .\nthe principles of the u . n . charter were first formulated at the san francisco conference , which convened on april 25 , 1945 . it was presided over by president franklin roosevelt , british prime minister winston churchill , and soviet premier joseph stalin , and attended by representatives of 50 nations , including 9 continental european states , 21 north , central , and south american republics , 7 middle eastern states , 5 british commonwealth nations , 2 soviet republics ( in addition to the ussr itself ) , 2 east asian nations , and 3 african states . the conference laid out a structure for a new international organization that was to \u201csave succeeding generations from the scourge of war , \u2026to reaffirm faith in fundamental human rights , \u2026to establish conditions under which justice and respect for the obligations arising from treaties and other sources of international law can be maintained , and to promote social progress and better standards of life in larger freedom . \u201d\nprivate jet passenger safety is the paramount principle for all our activities . to ensure our private jets are maintained to uncompromising safety standards , we\nour personal attention to detail mirrors the exceptional quality of our expansive fleet of impeccably appointed corporate jets to fly you in sheer luxury around the country or around the world .\nplease make sure to select the appropriate airport code from the list provided . when properly selected , the airport code will include the specific city and location and airport code .\nits parent company , aviation worldwide services , inc . is owned by aar corp . aar corp purchased the company from blackwater usa ( currently named academi ) in april 2010 .\ninvestigation reported that the crash was caused by pilot error but that the company tried to avoid responsibility .\nkroft , steve ( february 21 , 2010 ) ,\nsoldier ' s widow says firm was negligent in fatal 2004 flight\n, 60 minutes .\nthis article is issued from wikipedia - 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[ y0 ] g0t owned ? ! your security . . . get down ! from @ # palestine expect us . . greet to : | palestine hackers |\nroyal jet is an award - winning international luxury flight service provider headquartered in abu dhabi .\nenjoy the convenience and luxury of flying to your destination on a private jet at highly discounted costs .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 1 / / en\nurltoken\nannounced yesterday that it is withdrawing from the new york market and selling its landing and take - off rights at laguardia airport to eastern airlines for an undisclosed price . the reston - based airline operated three flights a day from washington ' s dulles international airport into laguardia . those flights will end sunday night .\nyesterday announced the routes it will fly as an adjunct to continental airlines , dropping most of the major cities its serves in favor of smaller cities . effective march 23 , the airline that once hoped to dominate dulles international airport will begin flying as continental express , an independent airline providing feeder service to the larger carrier .\n, in the process of shifting to more short - run service as continental jet express , said yesterday it has renegotiated lease agreements that will allow it to reduce the size of the airplanes it flies the actions by the washington - based airline follow the sale of 10 of its 11 boeing 737s by their owner , clarendon insurance , to aviation sales co . inc . , a subsidiary of transportation - rental company ryder system inc .\ntop executives : harold j . ( hap ) pareti , president and chief executive officer .\nplans to eliminate nearly one - third of its flights from dulles international airport this fall , leaving united air lines the dominant carrier there .\nplans to increase daily departures from dulles from 85 now to 110 by the end of the year . the airline will add service from dulles to between five and 11 new cities on the east coast . the final selection of cities has not yet been made , he said .\nwith the expansion , united will have s total of 131 departures a day from the washington area ' s airports - - dulles , washington national and baltimore - washington international . continental has 106 departures a day from the three airports .\nchat with us in facebook messenger . find out what ' s happening in the world as it unfolds .\nnew york ( cnn ) donald trump is known for his larger - than - life personality , a trait visible from his fleet of aircraft : a large commercial sized plane , a corporate jet and two helicopters .\nthe largest is a boeing 757 - 200 and emblazoned with\ntrump\nin golden letters and a huge red\nt\non the four story tall tail .\nin a commercial configuration it could carry as many as 228 passengers if it were filled with economy seats , but there ' s nothing\neconomy\nabout this plane .\ntrump ' s 757 is designed to carry 43 passengers secured with 24 caret gold plated seat belts , according to a video tour of the aircraft his company posted in 2011 . it features a dining room , big screen tvs , a master and a guest bedroom and even a shower .\neverything that they did on it is very very spectacular .\njohn dunkin , trump ' s pilot told the smithsonian channel ' s mighty planes .\nit ' s very fast airplane for a large airplane . it ' s extremely comfortable . it takes turbulence very well . it ' s kind of like the ferrari in the airline category airplane .\n757s have a top speed of 609 miles an hour can fly up to 4 , 400 miles without stopping , according to boeing . it is nearly 125 feet wide and more than 155 feet long and weighs in at 255 , 000 pounds .\ntrump ' s plane was built in 1991 and one of his companies took ownership in 2010 , according to faa records .\nthe 757 replaced trump ' s older and more costly to fly 727 built in 1968 and originally flown by american airlines .\nthat plane , which was configured with seating for 24 and one bedroom , was registered in bermuda .\npainted white the plane features the trump family crest in gold near the passenger door , but unlike his larger plane does not prominently display trump ' s name .\nthe plane ' s faa registration number , n725dt , does include his initials and the address of new york ' s trump tower ( 725 5th ave ) .\ntrump also owns two sikorsky s - 76b helicopters built in 1989 and 1992 .\nfour aircraft is actually a major downsize for trump who once owned an airline with a fleet of 17 planes .\nthe billionaire bought eastern airline ' s shuttle service for $ 380 million dollars in 1989 and offered frequent flights between cities in the northeast , but soon faced financial difficulty .\nin 1992 trump ' s airline defaulted and was taken over by the banks which sold it to us air .\n\u00a9 2018 cable news network . turner broadcasting system , inc . all rights reserved . cnn sans \u2122 & \u00a9 2016 cable news network . terms of service | privacy guidelines | adchoices\nby submitting your information you agree to receive emails from history and a + e networks . you can opt out at any time .\nthe united nations was born of perceived necessity , as a means of better arbitrating international conflict and negotiating peace than was provided for by the old league of nations . the growing second world war became the real impetus for the united states , britain , and the soviet union to begin formulating the original u . n . declaration , signed by 26 nations in january 1942 , as a formal act of opposition to germany , italy , and japan , the axis powers .\nwe strive for accuracy and fairness . but if you see something that doesn ' t look right ,\non this day in 1901 , a 63 - year - old schoolteacher named annie edson taylor becomes the first person to take the plunge over niagara falls in a barrel . after her husband died in the civil war , the new york - born taylor moved all over the u . s . before settling in bay city , michigan , around . . .\non this day in 1775 , virginia\u2019s last royal governor , lord john murray dunmore , orders a british naval fleet of six ships to sail up the james river and into hampton creek to attack patriot troops and destroy the town of norfolk , virginia . british captain matthew squire led the six ships . . .\non this day in 1931 , eight months ahead of schedule , new york governor franklin d . roosevelt dedicates the george washington bridge over the hudson river . the 4 , 760 - foot\u2013long suspension bridge , the longest in the world at the time , connected fort lee , new jersey with washington heights in new york city . \u201cthis . . .\non this day in 1862 , union general don carlos buell is replaced because of his ineffective pursuit of the confederates after the battle of perryville , kentucky , on october 8 . he was replaced by william rosecrans , who had distinguished himself in western virginia in 1861 and provided effective leadership at the . . .\nsalvador allende , an avowed marxist , becomes president of chile after being confirmed by the chilean congress . for the next three years , the united states would exert tremendous pressure to try to destabilize and unseat the allende government . allende\u2019s election in 1970 was his third attempt at the presidency . in . . .\ncircuit court judge benjamin kendrick announces that he will dismiss the sexual assault case filed against marv albert by 42 - year - old vanessa perhach if the sportscaster agrees to get counseling and stays out of trouble for a year . albert faced up to 12 months in jail and a $ 2 , 500 fine . according to . . .\ntwo rush - hour commuter trains collide in south croydon , england , killing 32 people on this day in 1947 . heavy fog and a serious mistake by a signalman caused the deadly crash . the fog was even thicker than usual on the morning of october 24 outside london . the train from tattenham corner to . . .\nthe treaty of westphalia is signed , ending the thirty years war and radically shifting the balance of power in europe . the thirty years war , a series of wars fought by european nations for various reasons , ignited in 1618 over an attempt by the king of bohemia ( the future holy roman emperor . . .\nmovie star richard burton dazzles wife elizabeth taylor\u2014and their legions of fans\u2014when he buys her a 69 - carat cartier diamond ring costing $ 1 . 5 million . it was just another chapter in a tempestuous marriage that began on the ides of march and continued thereafter in the public eye . taylor and burton met and . . .\non this day in 1969 , butch cassidy and the sundance kid , starring paul newman and robert redford as a team of bank robbers in the old west , opens in theaters around the united states . the film was a commercial and critical success , receiving seven oscar nominations ( including best picture and . . .\non this day , mystery writer raymond chandler starts working on his last novel , the poodle springs story , but he will die before completing it . chandler was born in 1888 in chicago . he was raised in england , where he went to college and worked as a freelance journalist for several newspapers . during world . . .\njames brown began his professional career at a time when rock and roll was opening new opportunities for black artists to connect with white audiences . but the path he took to fame did not pass through top 40 radio or through the ed sullivan show and american bandstand . james brown . . .\non this day in 1861 , workers of the western union telegraph company link the eastern and western telegraph networks of the nation at salt lake city , utah , completing a transcontinental line that for the first time allows instantaneous communication between washington , d . c . , and san francisco . stephen j . field , chief . . .\non this day in 1951 , president harry truman finally proclaims that the nation\u2019s war with germany , begun in 1941 , is officially over . fighting had ended in the spring of 1945 . most americans assumed that the war with germany had ended with the cessation of hostilities six years earlier . in fact , a . . .\non october 24 , 1992 , the toronto blue jays beat the atlanta braves in the sixth game of the world series to win the championship . it was the first time a canadian team had ever won the trophy , and it was a truly international victory\u2014the blue jays\u2019 25 - man roster included several . . .\npresident eisenhower pledges support to diem\u2019s government and military forces . eisenhower wrote to south vietnamese president ngo dinh diem and promised direct assistance to his government . eisenhower made it clear to diem that u . s . aid to his government during vietnam\u2019s \u201chour of trial\u201d was contingent upon his assurances of the . . .\nin manila , president johnson meets with other allied leaders and they pledge to withdraw troops from vietnam within six months if north vietnam \u201cwithdraws its forces to the north and ceases infiltration of south vietnam . \u201d a communiqu\u00e9 signed by the seven participants ( australia , new zealand , south korea , south vietnam , . . .\non this day in 1917 , a combined german and austro - hungarian force scores one of the most crushing victories of world war i , decimating the italian line along the northern stretch of the isonzo river in the battle of caporetto , also known as the twelfth battle of the isonzo , or the . . .\non october 24 , 1921 , in the french town of chalons - sur - marne , an american officer selects the body of the first \u201cunknown soldier\u201d to be honored among the approximately 77 , 000 united states servicemen killed on the western front during world war i . according to the official records of the army graves registration service . . .\n\u00a9 2018 , a & e television networks , llc . all rights reserved .\nsubscribe today for full access on your desktop , tablet , and mobile device .\nhillary clinton is flying all over in her new campaign plane , a boeing 737 leased from a florida company . a look at the plane .\nhillary clinton ' s plane : 5 things to know hillary clinton is flying all over in her new campaign plane , a boeing 737 leased from a florida company . a look at the plane . check out this story on urltoken urltoken\nhillary clinton ' s new campaign plane takes off at westchester county airport , sept . 5 , 2016 . in harrison . ( video by ricky flores / the journal news )\nwhile standing in front of the white and light blue boeing 737 emblazoned with her campaign slogan\nstronger together\non the side , clinton said her republican opponent donald trump is unfit to be president .\nafter the press conference , clinton \u2014 who has been shy about taking questions from the press during her campaign \u2014 traveled to north carolina and then flew to kansas city to speak to the national baptist convention before returning to westchester late that evening .\naccording to urltoken , a website that tracks airlines and their fleets , clinton ' s plane first flew in january 2002 for air berlin .\nstarting in 2012 , the plane was owned by russian airline orenair , urltoken said . by 2015 , it had ended up in the hands of aersale , a florida company\nspecializing in the sale and lease of mid - life commercial aircraft ,\nwhich leased it to corendon dutch airlines .\naccording to boeing , a new 737 - 800 series costs $ 96 million . clinton ' s plane is a boeing 737 - 86j , according to the federal aviation administration registry . clinton ' s campaign has raised $ 435 million , both through her campaign committee and outside groups , according to urltoken , but for context , clinton has only spent $ 74 million in media buys and $ 46 . 6 million in salaries .\nspending on travel was not broken out as its own category , and aersale was not listed as a top vendor .\nbesides to charlotte and kansas city ? clinton used the plane to fly to cleveland and illinois for labor day events .\nthe press office for westchester county executive rob astorino , a republican , forwarded questions to the westchester county police , whose spokesman , kieran o ' leary , who in turn deferred to the secret service .\nofficials at the airport said that since clinton leaves from a private terminal , her presence at the airport has created no delays for the average traveler - even when she paused to hold a press conference on the tarmac .\nthese sites are part of the usa today network . their content is produced independently from our newsrooms .\nmy day at farnborough international airshow 2016 | qatar exec . + a380 , a350 , g650 . . .\nthis post contains references to products from one or more of our advertisers . we may receive compensation when you click on links to those products . for an explanation of our advertising policy , visit this page .\nhillary clinton unveiled her campaign jet last week , a boeing 737 with the slogan \u201cstronger together\u201d emblazoned on the side .\nshortly after showing off its new wings , the clinton campaign took off and headed to ohio for a rally . after touching down in cleveland , an odd sight appeared just across the tarmac . it was donald trump\u2019s plane . the boeing 757 with \u201ctrump\u201d on its side , a dark blue and white paint job with red trim .\nwith the planes facing off in real life , we thought we\u2019d compare the jets to see which one is better .\nclinton rocks a 14 - year - old boeing 737 - 800 . the 737 is the best selling jet commercial airliner and has been made since 1967 . it\u2019s known for being a reliable and efficient vehicle , and boeing has delivered more than 9 , 000 .\nthe last candidate to use a 737 was john mccain in 2008 , when he flew around in a 737 - 400 dubbed the \u201cstraight talk express . \u201d\ndonald trump uses his personal plane as his campaign jet , which he bought in 2011 . the boeing 757 - 200 was built in 1991 and purchased from original owner paul allen , famous billionaire , microsoft co - founder and seattle seahawks and portland trailblazers owner . before allen owned the plane , it was operated by sterling airlines of denmark and then mexico\u2019s taesa , both of which are now defunct .\nthe 757 is boeing\u2019s largest single - aisle passenger aircraft and was produced from 1981 to 2004 . the 757 is outfitted with two rolls royce engines and can travel 4 , 100 nautical miles on a full tank . when not cruising the campaign trail , trump\u2019s jet sits at its home airport , laguardia ( lga ) in new york city \u2014 there\u2019s a very good chance you\u2019ve spotted it there .\nclinton\u2019s 737 seats 96 and is divided into four sections : one for clinton and top aides , one for campaign staffers , one for her secret service detail and one for reporters .\nthe interior is nothing fancy , with a standard 3 - 3 configuration for staffers and press .\ntrump\u2019s plane , although larger in size , only seats 43 due to the fact that it\u2019s outfitted like a luxury aircraft . most seats are in the style of domestic first class , with the trump crest stitched into some of the headrests .\nfirst - class style seats on donald trump\u2019s plane . image courtesy of youtube / trump .\ntrump force one , as many have dubbed it , even sports couches , a bedroom and a lounge .\ntrump\u2019s 757 is decked out . its gold - platted faucets and seat belts complement the onboard shower .\nsecretary of state clinton\u2019s 737 may not have a place to clean up , but it does have wi - fi .\na gold - plated sink on donald trump\u2019s plane . image courtesy of youtube / trump .\nwe don\u2019t pick sides here at the points guy , and all americans know what the most desired plane really is : air force one .\nair force one , a boeing 747 , sits on the tarmac . image courtesy of\nwith great travel benefits , 2x points on travel & dining and a 50 , 000 point sign up bonus , the chase sapphire preferred is a great card for those looking to get into the points and miles game . here are the top 5 reasons it should be in your wallet , or read our definitive review for more details .\nearn 50 , 000 bonus points after you spend $ 4 , 000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening . that ' s $ 625 toward travel when you redeem through chase ultimate rewards\u00ae\n2x points on travel and dining at restaurants worldwide & 1 point per dollar spent on all other purchases .\nget 25 % more value when you redeem for travel through chase ultimate rewards . for example , 50 , 000 points are worth $ 625 toward travel .\neither $ 5 or 5 % of the amount of each transfer , whichever is greater .\neditorial disclaimer : opinions expressed here are author\u2019s alone , not those of any bank , credit card issuer , airlines or hotel chain , and have not been reviewed , approved or otherwise endorsed by any of these entities .\ndisclaimer : the responses below are not provided or commissioned by the bank advertiser . responses have not been reviewed , approved or otherwise endorsed by the bank advertiser . it is not the bank advertiser\u2019s responsibility to ensure all posts and / or questions are answered .\nthe credit card offers that appear on the website are from credit card companies from which urltoken receives compensation . this compensation may impact how and where products appear on this site ( including , for example , the order in which they appear ) . this site does not include all credit card companies or all available credit card offers . please view our advertising policy page for more information .\neditorial note : opinions expressed here are author\u2019s alone , not those of any bank , credit card issuer , airlines or hotel chain , and have not been reviewed , approved or otherwise endorsed by any of these entities .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 0 transitional / / en\ntwa became the first airline to fly a\njumbo jet\nwithin the us , when it inaugurated a b . 747 service between los angeles and new york\nfirst flight of the britten - 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{"id": 56494, "summary": [{"text": "sundberg-ferar is an industrial design consultancy headquartered in walled lake , michigan .", "topic": 32}, {"text": "founded in 1934 by partners carl sundberg ( 1910 \u2013 1982 ) and montgomery ferar ( 1910 \u2013 1982 ) , the company was among the first industrial design firms to be established in the u.s. sundberg-ferar employs approximately 20 employees in the disciplines of industrial design , mechanical engineering , research , model making and prototyping , interaction design and packaging design .", "topic": 19}, {"text": "the firm has designed products for hundreds of clients in categories such as home appliances and housewares , automotive and medical products , consumer electronics , industrial equipment , mass transit vehicles , vending machines and aircraft interiors . ", "topic": 31}], "title": "sundberg - ferar", "paragraphs": ["sundberg - ferar product design is on facebook . to connect with sundberg - ferar product design , join facebook today .\n\u00a9 2013 sundberg - ferar , inc . all rights reserved . site by pdco\nroosevelt elementary students assist in designing a tennis shoe at sundberg ferar dec . 11 , 2015 .\nsundberg - ferar\u2019s dan \u201cthe man\u201d genord shares his process for creating the beautiful sculptures on display at the michigan design prize awards .\ntakes gold ! ! sundberg - ferar helped create this product by desin , llc that won gold at the medical design excellence awards .\nin the rehabilitation and assistive - technology products category . to learn more about sundberg - ferar ' s contribution to the product , click\nenjoying speakers including jeff deboer , chairman of the michigan design council and chief innovation officer of sundberg - ferar at the michigan design prize awards ceremony .\n\u00a9 2013 sundberg - ferar , inc . all rights reserved . site by pdco email list signup 4359 pineview dr . | walled lake | michigan 48390 - 4129\n. sundberg - ferar is proud to have contributed to a product that enables a more fulfilling and inspiring life for so many through the simple pleasure of eating .\n\u201cdetroit : city of design\u201d is a film by stephen mcgee . see sundberg ferar at 1 : 09 . produced by detroit creative corridor . jeevak sits on the\nthe firm\u2019s widespread influence is evident in the multitude of sundberg - ferar product designs that have been produced and marketed by a vast array of clients . products designed by sundberg - ferar include home appliances , automotive products , industrial electronic products , mass transit vehicles , vending machines , aircraft interiors , medical tools , and concept models for the nasa space station .\nin 1934 carl sundberg and montgomery ferar established sundberg - ferar . their bold , innovative , and enthusiastic ideals have influenced the function , assembly , and appearance of consumer and industrial products representing billions of dollars in sales around the world . in addition , the two founders have been mentors to many of today\u2019s industrial product design leaders who , at one time in their careers , have held positions at sundberg - ferar . \u201ccarl and monte\u201d stories depicting their pioneering spirit are still widely told throughout the industry today . their professional relationship continued until 1975 , when they retired . both men passed away within 6 days of each other in 1982 . however , their unprecedented creative energy has remained the backbone of the firm throughout sundberg - ferar\u2019s long history .\n, as well as mdc communications manager , michelle zurowick of sundberg - ferar , and jessie craig , also of sundberg - ferar . the ceremony began with jeff deboer speaking on changing the world with design . he was followed by dan genord of sundberg - ferar speaking on the process behind his sculpture \u201caspiration\u201d , which was used as the trophy for the evening\u2019s awards . before explaining his sculpture , dan shared his joy that these young prizewinners are being exposed to the spirit of industrial design from a young age . their amazing ideas are being affirmed and brought to life through this competition - an opportunity dan wishes he could have experienced and is overjoyed to help create for the next generation .\nsundberg - ferar , located in metro - detroit , is a product innovation studio specializing in innovation strategies , design research , industrial design , user interface , ergonomics , engineering , model making , and packaging . for decades we have spearheaded the cross - category design trend by specializing in multiple categories , namely consumer products , medical equipment , and vehicles of all types . sundberg - ferar\u2019s innovation process cross - references multiple user experiences with competitors\u2019 vulnerabilities to reveal uncontested market spaces for our clients . we exist to help our customers uniquely differentiate their products and experiences increasing their profit margins , market share , and ultimately advancing strong brands . this creative diversity is our defining strength \u2013 a gift that allows us , with each unique project , to improve people\u2019s quality of life and daily experience through impactful \u201cconcept\u2013to - completion\u201d product design and development . urltoken contact : hello @ urltoken twitter : @ sundbergferar instagram : sundberg - ferar linkedin : sundberg - ferar company\nsundberg - ferar , located in metro - detroit , is a product innovation studio specializing in innovation strategies , design research , industrial design , user interface , ergonomics , engineering , model making , and packaging . for decades we have spearheaded the cross - category design trend by specializing in multiple categories , namely consumer products , medical equipment , and vehicles of all types . sundberg - ferar\u2019s innovation process cross - references multiple user experiences with competitors\u2019 vulnerabilities to reveal uncontested market spaces for our clients . we exist to help our customers uniquely differentiate their products and experiences increasing their profit margins , market share , and ultimately advancing strong brands . this creative diversity is our defining strength \u2013 a gift that allows us , with each unique project , to improve people\u2019s quality of life and daily experience through impactful \u201cconcept\u2013to - completion\u201d product design and development . website : urltoken contact : hello @ urltoken twitter : @ sundbergferar instagram : sundberg - ferar linkedin : sundberg - ferar company\nsundberg - ferar designers david thimm and josiah lacolla recently returned from a series of trips through the shandong , zheijang , and guangdong provinces of china . over the course of three weeks , they embarked on a quest to collect primary research to gain insight into a particular segment of the chinese domestic vehicle industry . these findings provided direction for the design phase of a vehicle , currently underway in the design studios of sundberg - ferar . immediately following the research trip , josiah participated in the launch event for a commercial truck recently designed at sundberg - ferar . he returned full of colorful tales of mind - blowing cuisine , warm and compelling exchanges with industry professionals , and a freshly recharged drive to complete design activities in phase ii .\nconsumer and industrial products have been a part of sundberg - ferar\u2019s heritage from the beginning . through long relationships with a variety of manufacturers , we\u2019ve developed an expertise in a wide spectrum of product categories , most notably products for the american home .\ncasabella , a manufacturer of premium home cleaning products , asked sundberg - ferar to develop a line of environmentally friendly cleaning tools . the result was eclipse\u2122 , combining improved functionality with dramatic styling and cradle - to - grave sustainability . s - f conducted extensive\nsundberg - ferar\u2019s innovation process cross - references multiple user experiences with competitors\u2019 vulnerabilities to reveal uncontested market spaces for our clients . we exist to help our customers uniquely differentiate their products and experiences increasing their profit margins , market share , and ultimately advancing strong brands .\nsundberg - ferar\u2019s detroit location has ensured that we have always been involved in transportation products . significant experience in mass transit , automotive interiors , golf cars , and a variety of other utility and agricultural vehicles , makes us a unique resource for manufacturers of vehicular products .\nthe sundberg - ferar team at the michigan design prize awards ceremony . represent ! ! ! ! special thanks to michelle zurowick ( not in picture ) and jessi craig for helping to make this night possible ! # sundbergferar # idsa # medc # dmi # puremichigan urltoken\nthe conference will culminate with the grand idsa international design excellence awards ( idea ) 2017 ceremony on august 19 so plan to stay through the end ! these events will be moderated by jeevak from sundberg - ferar design studio and kevin shankwiler from georgia institute of technology .\nsundberg - ferar was established in 1934 and is the second longest standing industrial design company in the united states . the walled lake company is an industry leader with a product roster that includes home appliances , automotive products , industrial electronic products , mass transit vehicles , vending machines , aircraft interiors , medical tools , and concept models for the nasa space station . take a look inside sundberg - ferar with this oakland county prosper video by matthew stanton . prosper is a free electronic newsletter about economic development in oakland county . watch the video\ncelebrate high achievement for creative sector businesses . these esteemed annual international awards recognize the work , the agencies and the talent that push boundaries and move the creative bar higher . joining the jury from sundberg - ferar is jeevak badve , vice president of strategic growth . jeevak brings energy , passion & curiosity to his role at sundberg - ferar , a full service industrial design ( id ) studio supporting the product and vehicle industries , since 1934 . special thanks to product design jury chair , roshi givechi , partner and executive design director at ideo , for her contribution and leadership .\non thursday evening , october 2 , 2014 , sundberg - ferar will be hosting a party at the henry ford museum in dearborn , michigan . we will be celebrating the anniversary of our founding in detroit in 1934 . we are excited to be able to host this event at the henry ford museum as many of our historical works can be found in their collection and will be on display , as well as full access to the entire museum . this will be a fantastic evening to celebrate industrial design and the role sundberg - ferar has been fortunate enough to play over the last eighty years .\nsundberg - ferar\u2019s ability to infuse high technology equipment with problem solving task analysis is vital for success in the medical equipment field . surgical tools , rehab equipment , patient mobility , and diagnostic devices all benefit from our understanding of ergonomics , human behavior , and our unique ability to identify ideal user experiences .\nsundberg - ferar product design crew is on board for ride to work day 2017 - - ( though this is most days for several of the team members ) ! ! the only challenge was picking which bike to ride and who would ride it . . . there was a lot of trading going on . . . great effort by the\n, the third film in the drive tomorrow documentary series about the future of the automobile . this four - part series includes exclusive interviews with experts from autoweek , ford motor company , sundberg - ferar , ricardo , roland berger , michigan department of transportation , university of michigan mobility transformation center , u . s . senate , and wind river .\nusa today reported on july 17th that the white house hosted a made in america event featuring one invited company from each state that boasts products that are made in america . sundberg - ferar would like to congratulate two product development companies / oems that we have had the great pleasure of working with on their inclusion in this esteemed event . the florida based company ,\nsundberg - ferar , located in metro \u2013 detroit , is a product innovation studio specializing in innovation strategies , design research , industrial design , user interface , ergonomics , engineering , model making , and packaging . for decades we have spearheaded the cross - category design trend by specializing in multiple categories , namely consumer products , medical equipment , and vehicles of all types .\nunit , but the aesthetic difference between the two car series has been reduced through the application of a new livery , replacing the original mint green and alpine white , designed by sundberg - ferar to make the two series flow better in mixed consists - - a silver body with a charcoal band through the windows to ramifies the difference in windows heights of the two car types .\nthe henry ford museum publishes a annual magazine that offers insights , behind the scenes stories and opportunities to gain perspective , get inspired and make history . curt bailey , sundberg - ferar\u2019s president , was asked to write a guest column for the magazine\u2019s \u201cinnovation nation\u201d section . if you do not receive the magazine in printed form , you can read it here on your pc . . .\nsundberg - ferar , located in metro - detroit , is a product innovation studio specializing in product design , innovation and design research , engineering , and prototyping . for decades we have spearheaded the cross - category design trend by specializing in multiple categories , namely consumer products , medical equipment , and vehicles of all types . sundberg - ferar\u2019s innovation process cross - references multiple user experiences with competitors\u2019 vulnerabilities to reveal uncontested market spaces for our clients . we exist to help our customers uniquely differentiated their products and experiences which increases their profit margins , market share , and ultimately advances strong brands . this creative diversity is our defining strength \u2013 a gift that allows us , with each unique project , to improve people\u2019s quality of life and daily experience through impactful \u201cconcept\u2013to - completion\u201d product design and development .\njeff deboer sees industrial design as something the public probably doesn\u2019t know about , even though most products they own both work and look better because of industrial designers . \u201cif you think of an automobile , everyone knows what ford is , but not too many people know who the industrial designers are that created a cool look for a particular vehicle , \u201d said deboer , who is vice president of the michigan - based industrial design firm sundberg - ferar . the lack of public knowledge about michigan\u2019s rich industrial design history is one of the reasons deboer and other thought leaders in the profession created the michigan design council . along with deboer , the group includes multiple members of academia and heads of design for several global companies , like teckla rhoads , who is general motors co . \u2019s executive director global industrial design , and ralph gilles , who is head of design for fca global . sundberg - ferar has deep roots in industrial design , having worked for a long list of different companies , including many in the automotive industry . founded in detroit during the 1930s , sundberg - ferar is the second oldest industrial design firm in the nation and has continued to call michigan its home . . . read the rest of the article\nsundberg - ferar , a product design firm , helps the world ' s leading durable product companies to turn consumer insights into market winning products . we have clients in a broad range of categories including consumer products , automotive , housewares , transportation , electronics and medical products . we are distinguished by our deep understanding of the\nemotional\naspects of a product ' s purchase decision . we don ' t make your products , we make your products cool ! most companies set out to design a product that everyone loves ; what they end up with is a product that no one hates . at sundberg - ferar we call these products\nporridge\n. . . warm , mushy and bland . we believe that the very best products have an emotional appeal and that their purchase decision is based , in part , on emotion . in the early stages of product development however , this emotional response can manifest itself in the form of polarizing market research results ; results that often scare companies away from the best designs . sundberg - ferar understands how to leverage the power of emotion in a purchase decision . we understand how to make logical business arguments for seemingly polarizing designs . we understand that there is no more room for porridge !\nsundberg - ferar , located in metro - detroit , is a product innovation studio specializing in product design , innovation and design research , engineering , and prototyping . for decades we have spearheaded the cross - category design trend by specializing in multiple categories , namely consumer products , medical equipment , and vehicles of all types . sundberg - ferar\u2019s innovation process cross - references multiple user experiences with competitors\u2019 vulnerabilities to reveal uncontested market spaces for our clients . we exist to help our customers uniquely differentiated their products and experiences which increases their profit margins , market share , and ultimately advances strong brands . this creative diversity is our defining strength \u2013 a gift that allows us , with each unique project , to improve people\u2019s quality of life and daily experience through impactful \u201cconcept\u2013to - completion\u201d product design and development . contact us at hello @ urltoken\nwind river\u00ae presents the autonomous car , the first film in the drive tomorrow documentary about the future of the automobile . the documentary is a four - part series that includes exclusive interviews with experts from autoweek , ford motor company , sundberg - ferar , ricardo , roland berger , michigan department of transportation , university of michigan mobility transformation center , and wind river . for more information and to watch the films , visit\nsundberg - ferar , located in metro - detroit , is a product innovation studio specializing in innovation strategies , design research , industrial design , user interface , ergonomics , engineering , model making , and packaging . for decades we have spearheaded the cross - category design trend by specializing in multiple categories , namely consumer products , medical equipment , and vehicles of all types . sundberg - ferar\u2019s innovation process cross - references multiple user experiences with competitors\u2019 vulnerabilities to reveal uncontested market spaces for our clients . we exist to help our customers uniquely differentiate their products and experiences increasing their profit margins , market share , and ultimately advancing strong brands . this creative diversity is our defining strength \u2013 a gift that allows us , with each unique project , to improve people\u2019s quality of life and daily experience through impactful \u201cconcept\u2013to - completion\u201d product design and development . website :\naction 7 news in detroit shared how a group of metro detroit companies are coming together to collaborate and innovate . the pit crew is a unified group of innovators , designers and developers ready to deliver distinctive client solutions and insightful technology . this group brings the horsepower of best - in - class , industry defining organizations with more than 100 years of combined experience and sundberg - ferar is proud to be on this team .\nyesterday atlas obscura shared a post about the morgantown personal rapid transit ( prt ) and it caught brian wilson ' s , our digital access & preservation archivist , eye . brian took a look at our archives and found slides from our sundberg - ferar collection . ( you might remember this collection from a post brian wrote about sketches for a manned space station in the 1980s . ) sundberg - ferar worked on a number of public transit and rapid transit projects , and our collection contains material dating from the 1960s into the 1980s . among those projects are the bart system in san francisco , and the morgantown , west virginia , transit system which is illustrated by these four images . different exterior and interior design concepts are shown , along with a scale model of a vehicle between two station platforms . you can see a portion of those concept drawings there in the background of the scale model photo .\nsundberg - ferar conducted a genesis\u2122 strategic innovation exercise to identify new product opportunities in the kitchen cabinet category . as a result of extensive research , sf observed that a significant number of u . s . homes had water damage in the under - sink cabinet . bucking traditional wisdom and manufacturing paradigms , sf created an entirely new cabinet construction methodology . coreguard offers a smart solution to help homeowners protect their investment by keeping their cabinetry beautiful inside and out .\nis an impressive hardback coffee table book , collection of important essays touching on all aspects of michigan\u2019s architecture and design heritage . the great lakes state has always been known for its contributions to twentieth - century manufacturing , but it\u2019s only beginning to receive wide attention for its contributions to modern design and architecture . brian d . conway , michigan\u2019s state historic preservation officer , and amy l . arnold , project manager for michigan modern , have curated nearly thirty essays and interviews from a number of prominent architects , academics , architectural historians , journalists , and designers , including historian alan hess , designers mira nakashima , ruth adler schnee , and todd oldham , and architect gunnar birkerts , describing michigan\u2019s contributions to modern design in architecture , automobiles , furniture and education . it is an privilege and honor to see carl sundberg and monte ferar\u2019s design studio , sundberg - ferar , featured in it . we are so proud ! more about the\ndavid byron spoke with his alma - mater at the north american international auto show about design diversity and the value of providing a simplified connected experience . ccs is focusing more effort towards educating young designers about the impact and value of a holistic design approach and it\u2019s evident by the quality of overall design throughout the show . david talks about the strategy work going on at sundberg - ferar to help the automotive industry focus on the entire human - centered experience that starts from the moment users wake up . watch the interview\n\u2022 jeevak badve , vice president , sundberg - ferar \u2022 rafael de c\u00e1rdenas , founder , rafael de c\u00e1rdenas / architecture at large \u2022 ray huff , director , clemson architecture center \u2022 randy j . hunt , vice president of design , etsy \u2022 mia lehrer , landscape urbanist , mia lehrer + associates \u2022 lisa perry , designer , lisa perry style \u2022 sandy speicher , partner and managing director of education , ideo \u2022 lisa strausfeld , principal , informationart \u2022 robert wong , vice president , creative lab , google , inc .\n. throughout the interview , jeevak emphasized that paving the way to fully autonomous personal transportation necessitates building trust with the user through human - centered design while also considering their changing values . he echoed the thoughts of phil gilbert of ibm who mentioned a quote from nathan shedroff ( associate professor at california college for the arts ) : \u201cthe role of the designer is to trigger the right response\u201d . ( by the way , did you know that in the fifties , sundberg - ferar served as design consultant to ibm for their electric typewriter , the \u201c\nthe 2016 sundberg - ferar halloween party marked the next chapter in the hilarious ways we put the daily grind on hold and keep tabs on the crew\u2019s creative sprit , and a good measure of the overall studio whack - o - meter . costumes were great this year and lunch was tasty , but we must tip our hats to sf\u2019s newest engineer , will koederitz , for the studio good sportsmanship award . will came to his first day of work in full costume . this raised the bar in the area of being a team player and shored up the team\u2019s commitment to creative risk - taking !\njeevak , vice president of strategic growth at sundberg - ferar was invited to speak about building trust and values into autonomous vehicle design on john mcelroy\u2019s \u201cautoline this week\u201d . a journalist , lecturer , commentator and entrepreneur , mcelroy created \u201cautoline daily\u201d as the first webcast of its kind on the automotive industry . he continues to host weekly shows discussing shaping forces in the automotive world . his show , \u201cautoline this week\u201d , is a michigan classic enjoyed by thousands over their morning coffee . jeevak , alongside phil gilbert , general manager of ibm global design , and phil borchard of dassault systemes , shed some light on how shifts in the industry are driving vehicle design towards a systems thinking approach , and how designers are becoming \u201cstewards of morality\u201d . watch the video\nsundberg - ferar ( sf ) , located in metro - detroit , is a product innovation studio specializing in product design , innovation and design research , engineering , and prototyping . for decades we have spearheaded the cross - category design trend by specializing in multiple categories , namely consumer products , medical equipment , and vehicles of all types . sf\u2019s innovation process cross - references multiple user experiences with competitors\u2019 vulnerabilities to reveal uncontested market spaces for our clients . we exist to help our customers uniquely differentiated their products and experiences which increases their profit margins , market share , and ultimately advances strong brands . this creative diversity is our defining strength \u2013 a gift that allows us , with each unique project , to improve people\u2019s quality of life and daily experience through impactful \u201cconcept\u2013to - completion\u201d product design and development .\nsundberg - ferar assisted the chrysler corporation with the development of their automotive touch screen interface , uconnect . sf designers worked closely with the chrysler team to create a system that supports the brand personality and styling of each vehicle . uconnect is intuitive to use , beautiful , and can be applied across many new chrysler vehicle platforms . \u201cthe garmin system fitted to the dodge charger ranks highest in owner satisfaction with factory - installed navigation systems and performs particularly well in the navigation display screen , ease of use and speed of system factors . \u201d _ autoblog . com \u201cthe big news in terms of visible interior changes is the uconnect touch connectivity system . with its 8 . 4 - inch touch screen , uconnect touch is so important that the journey\u2019s interior was designed around it . \u201d _ family car guide\nthese cars , the 2400 - series , feature interior and exterior esthetic design by sundberg - ferar , the design consultant retained by bay area rapid transit ( bart ) , metropolitan atlanta rapid transit authority ( marta ) , washington metropolitan area transit authority ( metro ) and boeing - vertol . built by boeing - vertol , these cars feature smooth curved , stainless steel exteriors and contoured fiberglass front ends ( a featured pioneered by the pullman 2000s , but discarded in the 2200s ) . the interiors of these cars feature fiberglass seats with padded inserts , walnut grain wainscot panels , and brown floors . these cars are notable as the first cars built for the\nl\nin over 50 years to have sliding instead of the blinker - type doors . this gives a wide opening more suitable for access by handicapped persons .\nthe intouch critical - care hospital bed combines advanced connectivity technologies , intuitive operation , and backsmart ergonomics . caregivers can access patient data and protocol reminders via the bed touch screen interface . stryker asked sundberg - ferar to help them set a new standard for the appearance and fit & finish for the high acuity hospital bed market . stryker had developed multiple new state of the art technologies that needed to be tastefully integrated into the new bed . the intouch critical - care hospital bed combines advanced connectivity technologies , intuitive operation , and backsmart ergonomics . caregivers can access patient data and protocol reminders via the bed\u00ef\u00bf\u00bds touch screen interface . the new athletic styling , integration of new technologies and the world class fit and finish have driven tangible market distinction . results include a prestigious 2008 medical design excellence award and extraordinary sales growth in a tough competitive market .\n, an 84 - year - old , detroit - born industrial design studio to innovate a strategy for the future of industrial design in michigan . from this collaborative vision - casting came the idea to form the mdc , a council specifically for developing and celebrating the state\u2019s exceptional industrial design talent . the mdc was founded in 2015 and in turn realized the michigan design prize , an annual competition giving students the opportunity to tackle a design challenge as an industrial designer . the challenge topic is linked to the state and to greater societal issues . winners are awarded time with a mentor who is a professional industrial designer in order to further realize their concepts . they are finally awarded for their outstanding work at the awards ceremony . this year\u2019s event was made possible thanks to the work of mdc chairman , jeff deboer , a vp of sundberg - ferar , mdc directors , katrin robertson and diane tamblyn of\ntoo often , the automotive design and engineering communities operate in silos with little communication and a disconnect between ideas and execution . grey parker , the lead engineer at sf , discussed how new product development can offer greater impact by leveraging a design and engineering partnership . with specific case studies of successful projects and the use of new tools that can help bridge the disciplines , parker argued a convincing case . grey parker spent seven years in the automotive industry sharpening his design skills as a seat engineer for american honda motor co . grey acquired excellent project management skills while leading complex systems with hundreds of components ; for example , the design of all three rows of the 2013 acura mdx . he joined sundberg - ferar inc . in 2013 and leads the company\u2019s engineering department and specializes in innovation engineering and mechanical concept development . grey graduated from the university of new mexico with a bachelor\u2019s degree in mechanical engineering .\nand how can i leverage this capability in my company strategy\u201d , you are not alone . few people may know what industrial design is , but here at sundberg - ferar , it\u2019s what we\u2019re all about ! that is why we host our quarterly innovation round table , an intimate , by - invitation gathering of innovation - hungry professionals from diverse industry categories . together , we raise the bar of thought - leadership at the intersection of art , engineering and business . our innovation round table is a facilitated session to grow in awareness of industrial design and discuss what it means to create truly unique services and products for the future using design tools and design thinking . as a multi - disciplinary team of industrial designers , engineers , design researchers and model - makers , we get the opportunity to show you what really happens in an industrial design studio and how we use our creativity and capabilities for the betterment of mankind .\n. the conversation revolved around the core question , what is industrial design and how it ' s applicable in our everyday lives . how does the average man get affected by it ? it makes an attempt to put forth some light on the ( not so understood ) world of emotion , beauty , aesthetics and elegance which are a part and parcel of our daily lives . the dialogue also leads to the question of why do mature companies hire independent design studios and the advantages thereof . it also touches on jeevak ' s personal journey so far , and also on the amazing 82 - year long legacy of the 2nd longest standing design studio in the nation , sundberg - ferar . the discussion is about 45 minutes and it was aired on july 09th , 6 : 00pm est . wood radio is a very renowned radio station in michigan , with live listenership of 50 , 000 + . the broadcast was also simulcast on\n, customers will begin to trust the product , he explained . jeevak also elaborated on designing for the average \u201ccitizen on the road\u201d . we are finally at a time in history when drivers are taking a stand on the foundational design values and long - term effects of the vehicles they use . in response to customers\u2019 growing awareness of the environmental and social impact of their rides , the automotive industry is now grappling not just with the effect of a product in one context , but with the entire ecosystem in which it will exist . finally , jeevak added , building trust in autonomous vehicles is also a matter of re - familiarizing the public with the demonstrated value of a chauffeured transportation experience . after all , not long ago in our own history , we all enjoyed the luxury of freely working , socializing , or resting en route in trains , buses and driver - operated streetcars . ( incidentally , sundberg - ferar has worked on the industrial design of many modern\njeff deboer was the featured speaker at the michigan economic development corp . press conference at the 2015 naias , where the michigan design council was introduced . sundberg - ferar will lead this advisory council , whose goal is to enhance michigan ' s position as the top spot in the nation for industrial and product design . with the automotive business in detroit , and the furniture and appliance businesses on the west side , michigan already has the most industrial designers of any state in the country . council members will come from design industry leaders such as fiat chrysler automobiles , newell rubbermaid , whirlpool , university of michigan , college for creative studies , and continental . the council will meet quarterly at various locations around the state . one of the first orders of business is to select a location for a concentrated 1 - 10 square mile\ndesign zone\nfor creatively focused business activity . maybe a\ndistrict 313\nin detroit and a\ndistrict 616\non the west side .\n: level of potential impact on industry , economy , society and individuals in michigan , and around the world . finalists and grand prize winners were selected in three categories ; k\u20135th grade , 6th\u201312th grade , and collegiate / professional . one example of this novice / expert engagement was 7th grader jillian distelrath from surline middle school ( west branch\u2013rose city school district ) collaborating with ian cobb , senior industrial designer at sundberg - ferar , inc . ( commerce township based industrial design and innovation firm ) . jillian and ian worked intensely for a day - ideating , sketching , brainstorming , and ultimately creating the \u201clight jacket\u201d product concept . this concept , designed to illuminate on contact with water , used technology and an understanding of youth fashion trends to provide a safer alternative to traditional life saving gear , in a form factor that would drive higher usage rates , thereby improving water rescue and reducing drownings . jillian was awarded the grand prize in the 6th\u201312th grade category . judges noted that : \u201c . . the finalist considered versions for both adults and very young children - great thought process ! \u201d . all of the finalists\u2019 designs have commercialization potential . enjoy the\njust when you thought you knew everything about cooking and cleaning ! ! the sundberg - ferar team is just back from the international home and housewares show in chicago . it was a sea of cooking demos , fragrances and color . we are totally inspired after meeting so many creative people with innovative approaches to our ancient basic needs and how these innovative companies continue to reinvent classic form and function with bottomless variety . it was also noteworthy the exceptional booth design . with home , atmosphere and interiors at top of mind , these companies created spaces that far outstrip other sectors in their conference presentation and sense of hospitality . it was hard to keep moving through the venue as there were so many appealing upholstered mid - century modern couches and chairs , plush rugs , juicy and soft lighting , vaulted or split - level booth spaces with elegant conference rooms . all of this steeped in the aroma of gourmet coffee brewing in every direction . the urge to return home , cook rice , steam some milk , cut a red pepper and light up the gas heat has never been so great . well done exhibitors , we look forward to designing for you !\n\u201cmost people i talk to don\u2019t really know where anything comes from or who creates the things we use in our everyday lives - let alone the fact that michigan\u2019s designers and manufacturers are the source of many of the products we own and cherish as \u201cspecial\u201d . michigan was also a magnet for design pioneers from around the world - another fact most people don\u2019t know - which runs counter to the popular current narrative that michigan is a place people run from , not to ! my presentation will look back at sundberg - ferar\u2019s role in defining the industrial design profession during the formative years of the 1930\u2019s , show examples of sf\u2019s work intersecting with and defining key points in our country\u2019s history . show how sf is designing and innovating on the global stage today , and then talk about our role and responsibility in creating the next generation of michigan industrial designers - highlighted with a world premiere of a video commissioned by the michigan design council ( mdc ) - that follows the design journey of a 7th grader in mid - michigan , as she tackled the michigan design prize competition ; it\u2019s a powerful reminder of how mentoring can change the life of a student , and prepare them for a lifetime of creative expression and professional success . \u201d\nour innovation round tables are never quite the same twice in a row , but here\u2019s a general idea of what to expect : when you arrive you will be welcomed into our big blue room . brain fuel in the form of snacks and coffee will be waiting for you ! after a brief introduction , time will be provided for you to get all of your questions about innovation , design or anything related on the white board . then , our trusty vp of strategic growth , jeevak , will share our work methodology here at sundberg - ferar . there will be an escorted tour of our studio and prototyping shop ( no image - capturing devices , please ) , and an opportunity to take a closer look at some of the past products we\u2019ve designed . finally , after taking everything in , we will all join in the round table innovation discussion to engage the thoughts and questions that have been presented . bring your big ideas , curiosity , questions , and aspirations ! as a team that takes our mission very seriously , we are so excited to meet fellow travelers on our quest to raise humanity\u2019s quality of living . sound intriguing to you ? if so , let\u2019s talk ! shoot us an email at hello @ sundbergferar . com .\nthe futuristic front end of the r - 40 cars , as delivered , was designed by raymond loewy . the slant front end soon proved to be impractical and dangerous for passengers to pass from car to car . attempts to improve the safety of the slanted ends immediately resulted in disastrous changes to their appearance . throughout 1968 and the course of the cars ' delivery , the simple handholds were first augmented with larger protruding handhelds , pantograph gates , and finally , even larger ( higher ) handholds . ( the metalwork and chains did not age well during the life of the r - 40 car , turning the once futuristic cars into ugly ducklings . ) by april 1968 it had already been decided that even such modifications were not a solution , and the 100 remaining cars on the order were redesigned . the modified ends were designed by the design firm of sundberg - ferar , which also designed the mta\nmetropolitan\n( m1 ) cars for the mta commuter railroads , and the r - 44 / r - 46 front ends . the r - 40\nm\ncars retained their smooth front , blue belt rail paint , and large rollsigns until circa 1979 - 1980 when the signs were changed ( to the mta color bullets ) and pantograph gates were installed .\nr - 40m\nwas not an official designation , although it is now in common use to distinguish the r - 40 cars with the modified ( non - slant ) end design .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nurltoken r - 40 - - r - 40m ( st . louis car )\nr - 40 car 4425 mid - consist on the\na\nline at 190th street / overlook terrace . photo by david pirmann , april 2009 .\n4150 - 4249 , 4350 - 4449 ( present numbers 4150 - 4349 ) were built under contract r - 40 , and 4250 - 4349 , 4450 - 4549 ( present numbers 4350 - 4549 ) under contract r - 40a . the fleets were renumbered in january , 1970 , such that all of the slant - end cars were numbered in order ( with the side effect at the time of also numbering the cars without , and with , air conditioning in order too ) .\ncars rebuilt 1987 - 1989 by sumitomo . during the overhaul , air conditioning was added to the slant - end cars that did not have it ( 4150 - 4249 , 4250 - 4349 ) .\nlast run of the r - 40 slant - front cars : 6 / 12 / 2009 , cars : n - 4425 - 4424 - 4415 - 4414 - 4398 - 4399 - 4257 - 4256 - 4433 - 4432 - s , on the\na\nline .\nlast runs of the r - 40 modified - front cars : all remaining r - 40ms were cut out of their mixed r - 40m / r - 42 consists the week of august 25th , 2009 . the last cars in service were as follows : 4544 / 4545 ( 8 / 25 on v ) , 4546 / 4547 ( 8 / 26 on r ) , 4510 / 4511 ( 8 / 26 on r ) , 4530 / 4531 ( 8 / 26 on r ) , 4460 / 4665 ( 8 / 27 on v ) , 4540 / 4541 ( 8 / 27 on v ) , 4484 / 4485 ( 8 / 28 on v ) . last revenue train containing r - 40m cars was ( n ) - 4752 / 4753 - 4660 / 4461 - 4485 / 4484 - 4720 / 4721 - 4763 / 4762 - ( s ) , on the v , friday morning , august 28 , 2009 . laid up at jamaica yard after the am rush . two r - 40m pairs ( 4506 / 4507 and 4518 / 4519 ) were assigned to the refuse train ( based 38th street ) on or about july 14 , 2009 and remained active as non - revenue equipment through september 2 , 2009 , but were\nreefed\n9 / 26 / 2009 .\nany r - 40 ( st . louis , 1968 ) [ 4150 - 4449 ] r - 40m ( st . louis , 1969 ) [ 4450 - 4549 ]\nany al bennett , jr . aliandro brathwaite alize jarrett amanda marsh andrew johnson anthony j . liccese anthony maimone anthony modesto bernard chatreau bill demo bill e . bob ristelhueber bob wright brian j . cudahy brian weinberg chao - hwa chen charles ali chris c . shaffer chris m . christopher esposito christopher henderson christopher sattler clay atcher curtis roach d . reinecke daniel borde daniel negron danny molina dante d . angerville david m . david of broadway david pirmann david tropiansky david - paul gerber deandre burrell doug grotjahn ed davis , sr . ed mckernan ed watson / arthur lonto collection emmanuel robinson eric oszustowicz filip matuska gary chatterton george chiasson jr . george cuhaj gerald h . landau gin yee glenn l . rowe ian dale james matthews jason r . decesare jeffrey ornstein jeremy whiteman jin - young yoon joe brennan joe mirabella joe testagrose john barnes john czarnecky john dooley john urbanski jorge catayi joshua cintron kareem williams kevin wong khalis ward lee winson leonard wilson lorraine maruska marc pitanza mark s . feinman max diamond michael hodurski michael pompili michael tricarico mike fioriello mike scott neil feldman nicholas cheung nicholas noel omar pagan oren h . oswaldo c . pablo maneiro paul ferbrache paul p . pete monty peter dougherty peter ehrlich peter naughton peter puleo philip d ' allesandro phillip lee professor j richard brome richard panse robbie rosenfeld robert marrero robert mencher robert taylor roberto c . tobar salaam allah sidney keyles steve hoskins steve kreisler steve zabel steven cruz todd glickman tony mirabella trevor logan wayne whitehorne zach summer\nimage 89020 ( 286k , 1044x788 ) photo by : zach summer location : newkirk plaza ( fmrly newkirk ave . )\nimage 104589 ( 264k , 1044x788 ) photo by : glenn l . rowe location : 207th street yard\nnote : due to the r - 40 and r - 40m cars having been renumbered , the photos indicate the car number when the photo was taken . so some of the photos will show r - 40 and r - 40m cars with the same numbers , taken before and after the renumbering . where known , the original number of the car is indicated in the photo caption .\ninvolved in collision at dyckman st in the 1980s . repaired and returned to service .\nhit by\nm\ntrain outside 9th avenue , 2 / 5 / 1995 . was worked on in coney island shops for years but never returned to service . moved to sbk yard for scrapping , 7 / 20 / 2007 .\n, november 2009 . part of\ntrain of many metals\nnostalgia fleet .\ntemporarily renumbered cb - 20 to cb - 35 ( in order ) to reflect an ongoing cobra brake shoe test . these cars could only run with like modified cars .\nsustained fire damage at pitkin yard at some unknown time . repaired and returned to service .\nfirst r - 40 train in revenue service , on the\nf\n, march 23 , 1968 . slanted - end doors initially were unlocked but by april 5 , the danger was obvious and they remained locked . by mid - april it was definite that the car ends would be redesigned .\n4420 involved in accident with r - 6 1236 in the smith st . tunnel lower level between 7th ave . and church ave . on 2 / 12 / 1973 .\ncollision at bushwick / aberdeen , 1 / 8 / 1996 . scrapped , 2001 .\nimage 5254 ( 74k , 768x512 ) photo by : michael pompili location : sbk yard ( 2nd ave at 38th st . ) ( sbk )\nimage 5255 ( 77k , 768x512 ) photo by : michael pompili location : sbk yard ( 2nd ave at 38th st . ) ( sbk )\nran into\nm\ntrain on williamsburg bridge ( r - 42 4664 ) , 6 / 5 / 1995 . rebuilt into a slant - front car and renumbered 4260 , but never ran as such in service , as there was never a mate car available to unitize it with .\nsuffered severe damage at sheepshead bay in a collision with a crane . 4487 was temporarily mated with 4500 until both their mates were ultimately repaired and returned to service .\ncollided with r - 16 6304 on\ngg\ntrain nr . roosevelt ave . , 5 / 20 / 1970 . two passengers were killed in the r - 16 subway car on the gg line . repaired & returned to service .\nwhen delivered , were used for testing various different new brake shoes ( renumbered as - 10 to as - 25 , in order , during testing ) . during the testing , these cars could only run with the other modified cars . after the completion of the testing , they were renumbered , along with the rest of the r - 40m fleet , to 4334 - 4349 . as far as can be determined , these tests commenced upon delivery and the cars never ran with their original numbers .\nimage 5375 ( 189k , 1024x671 ) photo by : joe testagrose location : 71st / continental aves . / forest hills\nthese two cars were experimentally tested with varying shades of brown and orange over the entire interior . this was ultimately used on some older equipment on both divisions .\nurltoken copyright \u00a9 1995 - 2012 www . urltoken . urltoken is not affiliated with any transit agency or provider .\ncars 2401 - 2402 are\nstretching their legs\nduring test runs in their first months on the system , at armitage on october 31 , 1976 . for a larger view , click here . ( photo by art peterson , collection of joe testagrose )\n* rehabbed by skokie shops in 1987 - 1995 + the propulsion package , while capable of higher speeds , is limited by the logic of the car controls and the external signal system .\nby the mid 1970s , the last of the 4000 - series cars were approaching the time for retirement , but the minimum service requirements could only barely be covered by the remaining 2000s , 2200s and 6000s , and even the latter series was beginning to show its age . gaining from the experience of 330 cars of the 2000 - and 2200 - series , cta ordered 100 new cars with an option for an additional 100 ( which was eventually exercised ) compatible with the 2000 - and 2000 - series .\nthe cab was dedicated to the motorman ' s use only from the onset ; rearranged equipment and a better seat for the motorman are two of the benefits gained . ( many who remember the pre - 2400 series cars recall the open cabs as the bests seat in the train . ) the electrical equipment is generally the same as that of the 2200 - series . the major exception to this is the use of a motor - alternator to supply 230 - volt 60 - hertz power for all the auxiliary motors on the car . low - voltage dc is provided by transformers and rectifiers for the control system . use of 60 - hertz ac allows less expensive components to be employed in place costly , high - maintenance dc equipment .\ncars 2491 - 2500 were planned to be delivered with advanced , solid - state propulsion control with regenerative as well as dynamic braking , though only 2491 - 2492 were actually delivered with such a package . the solid state ( chopper ) control was expected to provide smoother acceleration and braking , as well as power savings as much as 30 % by utilizing regenerative braking . following extensive testing with the 2491 - 2492 , the decision was made to change the control on all 10 cars to the conventional cam package . prototype testing had revealed unanticipated electromagnetic interference , which could have affected the signal track circuits . cars 2491 - 2492 were returned to the builder for this conversion . the other eight cars had the conversion performed before they were ever delivered to cta .\nthe cars were delivered in 1976 with a variation of the bicentennial scheme , which had been adopted on selected cars to celebrate the nation ' s two hundredth birthday . the red and blue window surrounds on the end caps were retained , but the red , white and blue stripe on the side was modified and the bicentennial names were dropped . for a time before delivery , it was considered giving the 2400s the platinum and black scheme used on the 2000s , which had allowed them to train more gracefully with the plain stainless steel 2200 - series units . a scale model of a 2400 made by boeing and presented to cta before production began was initially painted in this livery . ( the model was a fixture in room 734 at the merchandise mart for some time . interestingly , it also wore the car number\n8490\nwhile in that paint scheme , though this was not meant to reflect the series number . )\nbetween 1987 ad 1995 , the 2400 - series cars underwent their mid - life rehab , performed in - house by skokie shops personnel instead of contracting the job out ."]}
{"id": 56496, "summary": [{"text": "mako networks is a network solutions vendor headquartered in elgin , illinois .", "topic": 3}, {"text": "the company was founded in new zealand in 2000 .", "topic": 32}, {"text": "the company 's flagship product is the mako system , a cloud-managed network creation and management platform targeted towards distributed enterprises .", "topic": 3}, {"text": "the mako system is a pci dss certified solution and mako sells a range of cloud-managed appliances that connect to the internet via broadband and are designed to help merchants set up secure network environments . ", "topic": 3}], "title": "mako networks", "paragraphs": ["when the restructuring is completed the company will operate wholly owned trading subsidiaries in each of its four territories : mako networks new zealand , mako networks australia , mako networks uk and mako networks usa .\ntalari networks is mako networks ' s top competitor . talari networks was founded in 2007 in san jose , california . talari networks competes in the wireless telecommunication services field . talari networks generates $ 6 . 8m more revenue than mako networks .\nowler has collected 12 screenshots of mako networks ' website since jun 2014 . the latest mako networks website design screenshot was captured in sep 2017 .\nmako networks currently has 335 followers on twitter . as of february 2015 mako networks had 329 followers . that ' s a 1 percent increase in 2 years\nmako networks currently has 167 fans on facebook . as of february 2015 mako networks had 158 fans . that ' s a 5 percent increase in 2 years\nmako is a network management firm specializing in small site security , health record access and payment card industry data security standard solutions mako networks ' s headquarters is located in san francisco , california . bill farmer is the ceo of mako networks . mako networks ' s top competitor is talari networks , led by patrick sweeney , who is their ceo . mako networks has 5 followers on owler .\nmako networks has been bought by a united states firm for $ 3 million .\nthe top 10 competitors in mako networks ' competitive set are talari networks , viptela , velocloud , cloudgenix , aryaka , riverbed , versa networks , nuage networks , cisco and juniper networks . together they have raised over 880 . 4m between their estimated 85 . 4k employees .\nmako networks helps businesses around the world with their pci dss compliance and networking needs .\nthe purchaser of mako networks is us telco d & s communications , which has installed 4000 mako network devices for chevron .\nwi - fi networks \u2013 easily provision segmented wi - fi networks for staff and customers in your locations .\ntelstra has signed a multimillion dollar broadband security services deal with mako networks , represe . . .\nclick here for a comparison of mako devices and download a mako overview here .\nmako is a network management firm specializing in small site security , health record access and payment card industry data security standard solutions mako networks was founded in 2000 . mako networks ' headquarters is located in san francisco , californ . . .\nheadquartered in new zealand , mako networks has offices globally in the uk and ireland , australia and the middle east . bill farmer , chief executive officer of mako networks , spoke to the grocery trader .\nmako networks is a cloud - based network management company , providing services and managed appliances which securely connects businesses to the internet . mako networks helps merchants to comply with payment card industry data security standards .\nsprint and mako networks to offer simple , secure pci - compliant solution for u . s . businesses\naccording to the personal property securities register , spark was registered as a mako networks creditor in 2010 .\nin september 2012 , it consulting & services signed an agreement with mako networks of new zealand to sell and support mako networks security appliances , internet gateways and vpn concentrators and its central management system in singapore .\nmako networks , a new zealand network security provider which was making inroads in the united states . . .\nairtight networks is now mojo networks ; introduces new cloud managed wi - fi packages and updated 802 . 11ac wave 2 access points\nfailed network management company mako networks has liabilities of more than $ 30 million , with an est . . .\nreceivers called in as mako networks goes bust , with spark new zealand a key secured creditor . . . .\nsprint and mako networks to offer simple , secure pci - compliant solution for u . s . businesses | sprint newsroom\nspark is owed about $ 26 million by the troubled mako networks , according to one person familiar with the situation .\nmako networks and it consulting and services entered into an agreement in september 2012 where it consulting and services will sell and support mako network products in singapore . the mako networks range of security appliances also includes datacentre - grade internet gateways and larger vpn concentrators . please refer to other pages on our site for the mako 7550 and 8875 models\nmako networks and it consulting and services entered into an agreement in september 2012 where it consulting and services will sell and support mako network products in singapore . the mako networks range of security appliances also includes datacentre - grade internet gateways and larger vpn concentrators . please refer to other pages on our site for the mako 6500 and 8875 models\nvelocloud is one of mako networks ' s top competitors . velocloud is a private company that was founded in palo alto , california in 2012 . velocloud operates in the networking equipment industry . velocloud has 111 more employees vs . mako networks .\nthe mako system is uniquely designed to deliver a host of advanced services from a centrally managed interface in the cloud . using a patented communications methodology , mako networks is able to help secure , protect and enhance the capabilities of business networks .\nmako networks and it consulting and services entered into an agreement in september 2012 where it consulting and services will sell and support mako network products in singapore . the mako networks range of security appliances also includes datacentre - grade internet gateways and larger vpn concentrators . please refer to other pages on our site for the mako 6500 and 7550 models .\nplease contact us for further information on how mako can drastically reduce your pci scope and secure your in - store networks .\nthe magic of the mako networks solution is the cms - central management system . the cms or central management systems is a web based console that allows you to connect from anywhere in the web , 24 * 7 and check the operation of all your mako devices , whether you have one mako networks 6500 or more than 100 mako appliances , you can reconfigure , you can analyse the device of interest logs , create or bresk a vpn connection or rest the web access parameters for a site . this allows comprehensive management for one mako networks security appliance or for all mako networks appliances . for more information on the mako networks cms - central management system go to the links in the right hand column of this page .\nthe mako 7582 concentrator is rated at 500 vpns at 1gbps speeds \u2013 perfect for modern networks needing flexible growth . read more \u203a\nmurray knox , mako networks ' r & d director , has joined the cybersecurity researchers of waikato ( crow ) . . .\n( chicago , il ) - mako networks continues to innovate for their customers with the addition of openvpn ( a . . .\nmako\u2019s latest innovation is vpn cloud , an easy way to create secure , scalable , redundant networks with fast performance and reliability .\nnew zealand - based mako networks has partnered telstra in a bid to expand its reach and its route to market in australia .\nviptela is perceived as one of mako networks ' s biggest rivals . viptela ' s headquarters is in san jose , california , and was founded in 2012 . viptela is in the networking equipment industry . viptela generates 389 % of mako networks ' s revenue .\nmako networks currently operates from offices in san francisco , london and auckland , new zealand , and through channel partners around the world .\nmako networks hosts its own globally shared central management system that is used mainly by the reseller channel and their customers . mako ' s larger telco / isp customers will typically install their own mako management system ( node ) for their customers that may or may not be part of mako ' s global system .\nmako networks has employees and is the last highest among it ' s top 10 competitors . the top 10 competitors average 7 , 573 .\nunited states telecommunications service provider d & s communications has acquired the assets of mako networks from the company\u2019s receivers for around $ 3 million .\nus telecommunications company d & s communications has paid $ 3 million for the assets of mako networks from the failed network security company\u2019s receivers .\nenables end users to contact mako help desk directly . includes remote setup and installation support . charge is per mako .\nmako networks ' s revenue is the fourth highest among it ' s top 10 competitors . the top 10 competitors average $ 4 . 9b .\ncopyright \u00a9 2018 mako networks ltd . all rights reserved . patents applied or issued in the united states of america and other jurisdictions worldwide listed here .\nmako networks went into receivership and liquidation in august , with liabilities totalling more than $ 30 million and an estimated deficit of $ 25 million expected .\nmako , which was started out in 2000 as yellowtuna networks , offers cloud - based network management and security systems for companies that process credit cards .\nthe mako 6500 - a2 is specially built with the pci dss in mind , allowing businesses to quickly and easily lock down computer and payment networks .\nmako networks was the first company in the world to hold a level 1 pci dss certification for network management , the highest level of certification available .\ntelstra has signed a multimillion dollar broadband security services deal with mako networks , representing the cloud - based security company\u2019s largest contract in the australian market .\nabout mako networks mako networks provides simple , secure cloud - managed pci dss compliant networks for small and multi - site businesses . operating internationally from offices in san francisco , london and auckland , new zealand , mako integrates cloud management and reporting , internet and wi - fi connectivity , 3g failover , vpns , firewalls , end - to - end pci dss certification and content filtering into one , easy to manage system . for more information visit urltoken .\nseveral of mako ' s networks senior managers will stay on with d & s after the sale and research and development operations will stay in new zealand .\nthe mako system delivers a range of powerful services to help secure , protect and enhance the capabilities of business networks . read more about our range of advanced services delivered through the mako central management system and our network appliances .\ngenerator recommends mako pci network devices . mako offers the only pci - dss certified network management system for in - store secure credit and debit card transactions . the mako system is uniquely designed to deliver a host of advanced services from a centrally managed interface in the cloud . using a patented communications methodology , mako networks is able to help secure , protect and enhance the capabilities of business networks by combining certified firewall capabilities with pci - dss compliance .\nmako networks chief executive bill farmer ( l ) , co - founder and vice president chris massam ( c ) and co - founder and president simon gamble .\nmako networks , which helps businesses protect themselves from cybercrime , has taken a major step towards growth in the us market by opening an office in san francisco .\nfor mako networks ' chief executive , bill farmer , the deal will give the company a chance to expand globally while bolstering its position in the local market .\nall mako appliances are managed from the cloud through a specially designed central management system , that delivers the services of the mako system .\nmako networks manufactures a system that can address 100 percent of a merchant\u2019s pci dss network security requirements quickly , easily and cost effectively . the mako system is certified by icsa labs , the world\u2019s leading independent certifier of firewall security .\nactivate up to four wi - fi networks for private or guest use at no extra charge .\nour unique level one pci dss certification and solution in partnership with mako networks can assist merchants of any size to secure credit card data . mako networks is a world leader in assisting businesses to achieve pci dss compliance and was the first network management company in the world to be pci dss - certified . mako\u2019s world - class technology applies a pre - configured compliance template to payment networks to ensure that outside threats are kept at bay and internal network settings to provide constant , assured compliance .\nthe mako networks 8875 gateway is designed to provide a internet gateway for large business offices , remote hub sites and general use where security is a high priority . this model comes in two versions , the 500 model and the 1000 model . dual mako networks 8875 ' s high availability ( ha ) provide fail over and restore automatically , without losing inbound vpn connections . the mako 8875 gateway is available in a 500 and 1000 model , supporting up to 500 concurrent ipsec vpns and 1000 concurrent ipsec vpns respectively . the mako networks 8875 gateway has three key functions : - world - class security for larger business networks - virtual private network concentrator - high throughput gateway\ndownload the mako networks 8875 brochure , which contains a comprehensive listing of technical specifications , compliance statements and awards - download the pdf version by clicking the brochure thumbnail .\nthe mako 6500 is our flagship network appliance , suitable for deployment to merchant locations and connecting up to 20 concurrent virtual private networks ( vpns ) . the mako 6500 features a range of connectivity options , including adsl , ethernet and 3g .\nfind out how allied vision ' s camera technology helps make transportation networks safer and traffic more fluid .\ndata sovereignty : control the security of your data and eliminate any dependencies on third - party networks .\nmako networks is the world first pci dss certified network management service . the mako system is an effective tool to help managers understand what\u2019s going on within a business and across their network through tools like detailed use reporting , monitoring and proactive alerting .\nplease contact the mako representative in your region using the details below for information about the mako system or to locate a reseller in your area .\nmako licences provide users with the functionality of the mako system , the ability to receive automatic updates and complete visibility and management of their network .\ni joined mako networks as ceo in march 2002 . i previously built and sold two successful companies , starting in 1980 . both companies employed over 100 people before being sold .\nnew zealand company mako networks , which helps businesses protect themselves from cybercrime , has opened an office in san francisco and is ready to take a run at the american market .\nmako networks chief executive bill farmer ( l ) , co - founder and vice president chris massam ( c ) and co - founder and president simon gamble . file photo .\nmako networks , a network security firm based on auckland ' s north shore , was put into voluntary liquidation on august 20 by its shareholders , according to the companies office .\ndownload the mako networks 6500 - e brochure , which contains a comprehensive listing of technical specifications , compliance statements and awards - download the pdf version by clicking the brochure thumbnail .\ndownload the mako networks 6500 - a2 brochure , which contains a comprehensive listing of technical specifications , compliance statements and awards - download the pdf version by clicking the brochure thumbnail .\nmako networks announced today that it has signed a multimillion dollar supply agreement with telstra , which will see australia ' s largest telco bundle its security services with broadband internet packages .\ndownload the mako networks 7550 bochure that contains a comprehensive statement of the technical specification , compliance statements and awards - down load the pdf version by clicking the brochure thumb print .\nexternal networks connected by mako appliances can be linked to the mako 6500 - a2 in seconds by three easy mouse clicks in the cms , without requiring static ip addresses . each 6500 - a2 can simultaneously link up to 20 external vpns . the mako 6500 - a2 can also connect to third - party equipment and firewalls .\nmako networks , a new zealand network security provider which was making inroads in the united states before its liquidation , has been bought by us telco firm d & s ; communications .\nmako networks former chief executive bill farmer ( l ) , co - founder and vice president chris massam ( c ) and co - founder and president simon gamble . file photo .\nmako networks shareholders placed the company into liquidation on 20 august , and the following day spark new zealand , which is a secured creditor , appointed kordamentha as receivers for the company .\nmako networks is a specialist network management company specializing in small site security , health record access and payment card industry data security standard ( pci dss ) compliance solutions . the company assists businesses around the world to secure their networks and provide the capabilities needed to better manage their network connections .\nmaintain network connections by automatically switching to high - speed cellular data if fixed - line networks go down .\nmako networks is a network management company headquartered in auckland , new zealand , providing services via a range of managed appliances that connect businesses to the internet and protect them from security threats .\nlike all mako appliances , the 6500\u2010m automatically receives configuration information from the mako cms via the cloud , so sites are up and running quickly and easily .\nmojo networks announces mojo canvas and showcases new wave 2 802 . 11ac access points at retail\u2019s big show in nyc\nmako diagnostics continues the mako zero - touch philosophy giving support personnel the ability to remotely resolve network and connectivity issues without the need for onsite visits or technically competent end - users . with mako diagnostics , help desks can receive real time feedback from mako appliances simply by clicking buttons on the central management system website .\nmako networks has announced a new partnership with telstra to incorporate its pci dss - compliant network management service in australia as part of a new offering to connect and secure telstra business broadband customers .\njason kubasak , ceo of d & s communications says the decision to acquire mako\u2019s assets was the result of a good understanding of mako\u2019s technology and global potential .\nfor more information on upgrading to a new mako 6500 , please contact us .\njason kubasak , d & s communications chief executive says the decision to acquire mako\u2019s assets was the result of a good understanding of mako\u2019s technology and global potential .\nfor more information or to purchase the mako system with sprint , visit urltoken .\nmako delivers a security system to help secure and protect the capabilities of retailer ' s and distributed enterprise ' s it networks . by uniquely combining firewall capabilities with mako ' s pci - dss level 1 certification it can assist businesses of any size to secure credit card data easily , reduce pci scope , manage vpns , provision wi - fi networks and provide 4g auto fail - over .\nthe mako networks 7550 gateway is designed to provide a internet gateway for large business offices , remote hub sites and general use where security is a high priority . this model comes in a version for an adsl connections or for a ethernet connection to a fibre network infrastructure . dual mako networks 7550 ' s provide high availability ( ha ) fail over and restore automatically , without losing inbound vpn connections . each version of the mako 7550 gateway is available in a lite and full version , supporting up to 100 users and 50 concurrent ipsec vpns ( lite version ) , or 250 users and 100 concurrent ipsec vpns ( full ) . the mako networks 7550 gateway has three key functions : - world - class security for larger business networks - virtual private network concentrator - high - throughput gateway\nthe mako 6500 - m features single or dual - band 802 . 11 b / g / n wireless for customer hotspots or general business use , supporting up to four wireless networks in one appliance . retailers can even use mako\u2019s secure wireless tor tablet - based pos systems .\nelgin il and auckland new zealand , 6 october 2015 ( cst ) \u2014 us telecommunications service provider d & s communications has acquired the assets of new zealand company mako networks from the company\u2019s receivers .\nelgin il and auckland new zealand , 6 october 2015 ( cst ) \u2013 us telecommunications service provider d & s communications has acquired the assets of new zealand company mako networks from the company\u2018s receivers .\nthe us company has been an implementation and logistics partner for mako in the united states since 2014 , handling the installation of more than 4000 mako network devices for chevron . in 2015 d & s became mako ' s primary north american distribution partner assisting mako with marketing , sales and implementation of its pci dss compliance solutions .\nthe diagram below provides an overview of how the mako system functions on your network . for more detail , download the mako system datasheet ( 1 . 2mb ) .\nin september 2012 , it consulting & services signed an agreement with mako networks of new zealand to sell and support mako networks security appliances , internet gateways and vpn concentrators and its central management system in singapore . the target market sector are those companies that take sercurity seriously , who want to know access is managed and need multiple remote vpn connections . the mako networks 6500 offers the following unique set of features ; - a firewall that is certified by icsa labs - 3g failover and restore in the event that your internet connection either adsl or opennet / fiber connection stops working - three click vpn ' s with other sites using mako networks security appliances ( other vpn connections are possible ) - web access management - intrusion detection - extensive reporting either online or sent to your email box - web site access management\nthat\u2019s why it\u2019s so easy to deploy the mako system : just log in to the secure website , plug in an appliance , and you\u2019re all set . networks can be up and running in minutes .\npci - dss certification \u2013 protect your business with mako\u2019s pci - dss certified wireless lan . use mako\u2019s pre - completed template to reduce and fulfil your pci compliance and reduce internal administration . in addition , mako can replace your costly expensive mpls connectivity .\nspark has secured the rights to mako ' s secure me platform in new zealand .\nmako : spark owed $ 26 . 9m , little chance of funds for unsecured creditors\nd & s communications has acted as an implementation and logistics partner for mako in the united states since last year and became mako\u2019s primary north american distribution partner this year .\nd & s communications has acted as implementation and logistics partner for mako in the united states since 2014 , handling the installation of over 4 , 000 mako network devices for chevron . in 2015 d & s became mako\u2019s primary north american distribution partner , assisting it with marketing , sales and implementation of mako\u2019s industry - leading pci dss compliance solutions .\nmako 6500\u2010m appliances provide wan connectivity via gigabit ethernet , and a fast and multi - carrier capable lte connection . however your business connects to the internet , mako protects it .\nunfortunately , 18 months on , mako ' s financial position has deteriorated to the point that mako directors have decided mako cannot continue normal business operations . it is disappointing to see an innovative new zealand technology company struggle in this way ,\nthe spokesman said .\nmako networks provides simple , secure cloud - managed pci dss compliant networks for small and multisite businesses . operating internationally from offices in san francisco , london , melbourne and auckland , mako integrates cloud management and reporting , internet and wi - fi connectivity , 3g failover , vpns , firewalls , end - to - end pci dss certification and content filtering into one , easy - to - manage system . for more information , visit urltoken .\ni asked kevin ptak , mako\u2019s communications manager and murray knox , mako\u2019s r & d director to write this article . i have added some emphasis and detail in bold italics below .\nsecurity : attain comprehensive security with mako\u2019s icsa certified security appliances and pci dss certified services .\nreceive automatic mako software updates to reduce the stress of maintaining the security of your network .\n\u201cin working with mako over the last two years we\u2019ve come to respect the technology and the deep knowledge the team has about keeping networks secure and have an extremely high regard for their unique and highly robust approach to network security and compliance . given our history with mako , we\u2019re a natural fit as a purchaser .\nin recent news , mako networks and aperia solutions , a provider of software as a service ( saas ) platforms , have joined forces to assist merchants in meeting the payment card industry data security standard ( pci dss ) .\nkevin ptak , mako networks ' global communications manager in the united states , said that the new rolling contract with telstra is expected to be worth several million dollars and represents the company ' s largest partner agreement in australia .\nin 2009 , mako networks became the first network management company in the world to become a pci dss - certified level 1 service provider . this followed an extensive re - alignment of the businesses and rigorous auditing process to ensure mako meets the highest standards for credit card data security \u2013 a feat few companies can boast .\n\u201cin working with mako over the last two years we\u2019ve come to respect the technology and the deep knowledge the team has about keeping networks secure and have an extremely high regard for their unique and highly robust approach to network security and compliance . given our history with mako , we\u2019re a natural fit as a purchaser . \u201d\nchris nation , commercial manager europe for mako networks commented : \u201cblackthorn\u2019s cloud - based solution combined with our mako system is a powerful tool for the distributed enterprise . it delivers a cost - effective method for maintaining continual pci compliance , and prevents lapses or unintentional changes that could break compliance or open potential security vulnerabilities . \u201d\nthis changes the face of managing small - to - medium business networks , with exciting rewards for enterprise - level customers as well .\nsan francisco & overland park , kan . ( business wire ) , november 04 , 2013 - mako networks and sprint ( nyse : s ) have today announced a teaming agreement to add the mako system to sprint\u2019s portfolio of solutions for retailers and distributed enterprises . u . s . customers can now purchase mako\u2019s solution integrated with sprint\u2019s wireless service to connect , protect , control and secure their data and payment transactions .\nlearn how mako offers a secure solution for the entire network with centralized management across multiple sites .\nmako\u2019s audit was conducted by verizon business of australia , led by a qualified security assessor ( qsa ) that reviewed mako\u2019s product design and software code , business processes , documentation , facilities and more to verify that mako operated in accordance with the full pci dss criteria . mako was required to prove compliance across 12 categories and more than 220 specific requirements to attain level 1 compliance certification .\nmako qsa website access to help merchants and banks with documentation , and ongoing management of compliance .\nachieve compliance more easily with mako ' s end - to - end pci dss certified security .\nsnappernet has signed an agreement that allows the company to distribute mako networks\u2019 network security management solution . the solution is a combination of customer premise equipment ( cpe ) and a hosted central management system ( cms ) . according to richard paul , snappernet\u2019s director , \u201cmako networks is certified as a pci dss level one service provider and manufactures a system that can automatically take care of 100 percent of a retail merchant\u2019s pci dss network security requirements quickly , easily and cost effectively\u201d .\nnational provider of integrated telecommunications solutions , bullseye , today launches its new payment card industry data security standard ( pci dss ) - enablement solution in partnership with mako networks , a world leader in pci dss compliance and network security management .\nmako networks and blackthorn technologies ltd , a leading provider of governance , risk and compliance software solutions and advisory services , today announced a new partnership designed to simplify compliance with the payment card industry data security standard ( pci dss ) .\nthe mako system applies a pre - configured compliance template to payment networks , ensuring that outside threats are kept at bay with world - class security technologies , and internal network settings are applied and maintained to provide constant , assured compliance .\naccording to simon gamble , mako networks , president for north america , \u201cbullseye is an excellent partner for mako as we continue to expand in the u . s . their focus on providing value to their client base and their national footprint aligns well with our business goal of bringing a superior pci offering to businesses across the country . \u201d\nmako 6500 appliances include wi - fi for customer hotspots or general business use . using the mako cms , administrators can set limits and parameters around guest access , or protect against unauthorized wireless connections .\naustralian - based provider of integrated telecommunications services bullseye and mako networks , a cloud - based network management and security company , have entered a strategic alliance to launch a payment card industry data security standard ( pci dss ) - enablement service .\nservices like mako guardian content filtering allow network administrators to set access permissions for websites by category or url . other tools , like proactive status alerts , help protect networks by automating monitoring processes and giving administrators the tools needed to respond . all services are delivered via the cloud , providing anytime / anywhere access through the mako central management system .\nwere it not for these grants , mako ' s journey would have been very different .\nfor an affordable price , mako secures your broadband connection and manages your network with a single mako appliance at each site . optional integrated 4g / 3g * backup capability is available if connectivity is unavailable .\naccording to bill oberlin , bullseye telecom , chief executive officer ( ceo ) , \u201cwe chose to partner with mako because they are an innovator like us . businesses look to bullseye to bring them the best and add value to their current telecom and network security environment , and we\u2019ve done that with mako\u2019s simple , secure cloud - managed pci networks . \u201d\nbuilt with the payment card industry data security standard ( pci dss ) in mind , the mako 6500 - m allows businesses to quickly and easily segment their payment networks , apply strict security controls , and lock down their systems to pci dss criteria .\n\u201cthe company embraces our pci dss audit each year because it gives us a chance to reaffirm the security and capabilities of our system and processes , \u201d said bill farmer , mako networks ceo . \u201cadding wi - fi to our 6500 appliances and audit this year demonstrates that mako is ready for the challenges of bring your own device and the mobile age . \u201d\ngt \u2013 i gather mako networks is the world\u2019s only certified pci dss level one service provider for card - present payment services over an internet protocol ( ip ) connection . are you certified by the pci council , or someone else acting on their behalf ?\nfor further information on using mako networks security appliances , pricing information and proposals , contact sales at : - office : + 65 6650 8750 - mobile : + 65 9780 2788 - itcs email : sales @ urltoken we would be delighted to help you .\ncreate secure links between mako - protected locations in three easy clicks , all without a static ip address .\nmako now employs more than 80 new zealand residents in albany and also has offices in melbourne and london .\nspark this morning has confirmed it appointed the receivers and said it had previously provided asset finance to mako .\npci dss compliance : reduce the scope of compliance and simplify the reporting process with mako\u2019s pci dss certification .\nget complete network configuration visibility for your technical staff via mako ' s central management system ( cms ) .\nlike all mako appliances , the 6500 - a2 automatically receives configuration information from the mako central management system ( cms ) via the cloud , so there\u2019s little to set up besides plugging in power and network cables .\nthe mako system creates simple , secure payment card industry data security standard ( pci dss ) compliant networks for distributed enterprises ( multisite businesses ) , such as retail chains or franchises . with an easy - to - use cloud - based central management system ( cms ) , mako allows administrators to manage the network connections at thousands of sites through a single web interface , without jeopardizing their networks\u2019 pci - compliant status . the solution also includes built - in wi - fi and mako guardian content filtering and reporting , in addition to an array of other value - added features , including extensive 24x7 monitoring and alerts to help maintain network security .\nremote locations connected by mako appliances and vpn concentrators can be linked in seconds by three easy mouse clicks via the cms , all without requiring static ip addresses . each mako 6500\u2010m can simultaneously link up to 20 external vpns .\nthanks for stopping by to check out mako\u2019s pci dss compliance status . we make our compliance certificate freely available .\nthat\u2019s why mako has developed a unique system that simplifies pci dss compliance , delivered for a low monthly fee .\ndisclosure : mako networks are not paying to have this article published on my blog , i\u2019m publishing this because i think it will be on interest to my readers , however one of my companies does have a very minor shareholding in their parent company ( < 1 % ) .\nbig companies like gen - i , hp and ibm sit alongside smaller operators like simms international , synnex new zealand , mako networks and pb technologies on the list of 89 creditors included in the first report from liquidators waterstone insolvency into the affairs of failed it company maclean computing .\n\u201csprint is the perfect company for mako to align with in bringing our solution to the distributed enterprise market here in the united states , \u201d said simon gamble , mako networks president for north american operations . \u201cwith sprint\u2019s sizeable footprint in machine - to - machine solutions and world - class network , we believe that u . s . businesses will be delighted with the solution our services provide . \u201d\nmako networks , a cloud - based network management and security company specializing in card fraud risk reduction , has today announced successful completion of its fourth consecutive payment card industry data security standard ( pci dss ) audit , certified as a level 1 service provider\u2014the highest level of qualification attainable .\nby adrian pearce following mako ' s recent announcement of our new agreement with telstra , i thought it . . .\nas we wrote here in the mako newsroom in early december , the shopping boom around christmastime was a . . .\nmako diagnostics reduce support costs and increase customer preference by empowering the help desk to very quickly identify and resolve problems .\neasy vpn configuration : create mako - protected ipsec vpns in three easy clicks ( static ip addresses not required ) .\nthe deal sees telstra bundle mako ' s network appliances and service into a broadband connection package for its business customers .\nin working with mako over the last two years we ' ve come to respect the technology and the deep knowledge the team has about keeping networks secure and have an extremely high regard for their unique and highly robust approach to network security and compliance . given our history with mako , we ' re a natural fit as a purchaser ,\nsaid jason kubasak , chief executive of d & s communications .\nmako networks provides a managed network service , comprised of ( primarily physical ) network appliances installed at customer locations and a cloud - based central management system . this includes both small - office appliances and central office concentrators to allow a number of branch offices to securely communicate with a central office .\nmako network appliances are cloud - managed via the mako central management system ( cms ) to provide visibility and control of your entire network . whether you have 10 or 10 , 000 locations , the mako cms is designed for companies with multiple sites\u2014enabling a distributed enterprise to lower management costs , increase overall network uptime and meet all network - related pci dss requirements .\ngt \u2013 you mention you save your customers the costs of consultants . what are the cost savings with a mako solution ?\nmako ' s unique level one pci dss certification and solution can assist merchants of any size to secure credit card data .\nmako 6500 appliances employ a range of industry - leading security technologies , such as a stateful inspection firewall , port scanning protection , worm detection , aes 128 - bit encryption for virtual private networks ( vpns ) , and support for point - to - point tunneling protocol ( pptp ) remote network access .\nthe mako 7582 is designed for larger companies that need to connect hundreds of locations together via vpns , and manage a single connection to the internet . the mako 7582 is a 1u rack - mountable bridge between a network appliance and serious datacenter tool .\nspark new zealand , which placed the assets and undertakings of the company into receivership , has retained the rights to mako\u2019s secure me product in new zealand \u2013 its rebranded version of mako\u2019s service . spark is understood to be owed about $ 26 million .\nmost people perceive the cms as a secure website they log into to manage their mako cpe . a users login can give them access to all their mako cpe around the world , providing a central place from which to manage one or many sites .\npci compliant companies , devices or datacenters do not guarantee a certified solution . only an independent pci auditor can certify compliance , and mako networks offers the only certified compliant end - to - end network solution . the mako central management system ( cms ) will tell you within 2 minutes if you\u2019ve fallen out of compliance . it offers a complete network management package to monitor and control everything that\u2019s happening on your network at any time .\nthe magic of the mako networks security appliance is the central management system - cms , this feature allows for access 24 * 7 the ability to configure , reconfigure , update , interragate , report , create vpns use web guardian to manage access to web sites , restrict access through black lists and white lists .\nenables large organizations to terminate hundreds of ipsec vpn tunnels utilizing the added functionality of the mako central management system . read more \u203a\nd & s this year became mako ' s main north american distribution partner , the company said in a statement this morning .\naccording to national business review ' s website , mako ' s auckland office - which employed 39 staff - has been shut .\nthe mako system is a non - stop networking and security solution that is simple to deploy and manage . mako appliances are managed through a single cloud - based interface . network configuration , control , and reporting are available for one to thousands of locations .\nthe mako 6500 has received certification from icsa labs , an independent division of verizon . the certification in the smb network firewall category recognises the mako 6500 as meeting a high firewall security standard , joining an elite group of technology industry heavyweights celebrating such an achievement .\nregardless of their form or function , all appliances are designed to incorporate the latest security features and technologies , including strong firewalls , virtual private networks , and a robust intrusion detection system .\nhe says that d & s had committed to mako when it became a distribution partner and had protected its investment from the outset .\nd & s chief executive jason kubasak said in working with mako in the past two years it had come to respect the technology and the team\u2019s knowledge in network security . \u201cgiven our history with mako , we\u2019re a natural fit as a purchaser , \u201d he said .\ngamble said that grant had helped mako\nto springboard an aggressive growth strategy\n, leading to its position now in the us .\nmako\u2019s unique security architecture ensures that information is transferred through the cloud from site to site rather than through its own network . in contrast to \u201cnetwork in the middle\u201d solution providers , the mako system offers better security and higher reliability for ip connectivity to route payment data .\nmako 6500 - a2 units incorporate a fully featured adsl router to provide access to the internet at speeds up to 25mb per second .\nmako was first founded as yellowtuna networks in 2000 , built on a vision to provide enhanced security and network protection for small businesses that connected to the internet by broadband . the company\u2019s co - founders , chris massam and simon gamble , remain with the company to this day , serving in senior leadership roles for the company they created .\na mako network appliance connects your retail store ( s ) directly to the internet and creates a secure network environment for accepting payment cards . mako network appliances also enable the same connection to be used for other general activities , like email , web surfing or wi - fi .\nthis partnership with mako is a natural progression for bullseye . the company ( bullseye ) has been offering simplified network management as part of its current portfolio and this decision to partner with mako now bolsters its ability to empower its clients to become and remain pci dss - compliant .\nwe also had good knowledge of the disk i / o requirements of the mako in both normal and peak conditions . multiplying the i / o requirements of a single mako by 500 showed that standard hard disk technology would not provide the throughput we required , therefore we adopted ssds .\nmako was the first network management company to achieve level 1 pci dss compliance six years ago , and we\u2019re proud to continue our leadership today .\nthe mako system can link your back office network ( s ) to your main office via a vpn so you can securely share business information .\nin turn , sprint\u2019s u . s . business customer base offers a significant growth opportunity for mako with a leading wireless and wireline services provider .\nunder the terms of a new agreement , telstra will bundle mako ' s network appliances and service into a broadband connection package for business customers .\nfor mako this is an opportunity to further our global reach with a significant partner that has demonstrated capabilities in the australian and global markets .\nvpn management \u2013 easily deploy and manage vpn\u2019s across your network with 3 - clicks with mako\u2019s cloud management platform . remove costly vpn 3rd party solutions\nusing a patented communications protocol , mako 6500\u2010m appliances securely send traffic information to the mako central management system every few minutes . this data is used to generate easy\u2010to - understand graphical reports about the network , including data use by site , user and timeframe , intrusion attempts and internet traffic records .\ndesigned for smaller businesses and distributed enterprises , the mako system is a non - stop networking and security solution that is simple to deploy and maintain . mako appliances are managed through a single cloud - based interface . network configuration , control and reporting are available for one to thousands of locations .\nsince receiving the grant , mako has taken on 15 more staff at its r & d centre in albany and carried out some major development projects .\ni operate across all divisions of the mako business and maintain the vision for the company\u2019s growth . i\u2019m responsible for our group operations across the globe .\nthe mako system works with any internet service provider and ip - capable payment terminal . the joint solution will be available this month in the uk .\nin the list of service _ provider settings , add a service provider for a10 networks : service _ provider = loadbalancerv2 : a10networks : neutron _ lbaas . drivers . a10networks . driver _ v2 . thunderdriver : default\na simple , out - of - the - box solution for securing your in - store networks ; ideal for protecting your connection whilst enabling your business , people and customers to browse on their devices in - store .\nthe contract also opens avenues to deploy mako ' s solution with the wider global network of telstra operations by participating in joint bids and international customer opportunities .\nthe telco said that it leased technology hardware to mako and in 2014 restructured debt it was owed and gave the security firm a repayment holiday for two years .\nat each merchant location a mako network appliance collects and feeds the data into blackthorn\u2019s online portal , which identifies potential compliance issues and provides remediation guidance if required .\nmako appliances have no buttons to press , or switches to flip : all device functions are controlled through a powerful software package that configures and manages each connection .\nthe 6500 - m continues mako\u2019s legacy of design innovation , building on the award - winning 6500 platform and incorporating new features that deliver fast , flexible and secure networks for businesses with small sites . with a sealed tamper - evident unit , no moving parts and high heat tolerance , the 6500 - m adds lte , 1gbps transfer speed technology , more wireless channels and four lan ports .\nit consulting & services focuses on supporting clients in singapore and in the regional sme sector with effective it solutions . in the last 12 months we have entered into agreements to sell and support it products that are part of the sme solution set . mako networks security appliances , befet - bulk email facility with email tracking in the cloud and smx - spam and virus cleaning in the cloud .\nthe idea of a multi - tenanted device ( mtd ) for mako\u2019s network vpn concentrator appliances is quite similar in concept to how vmware vcloud director provides multi - tenanted edge gateway services in public cloud environments based on vmware vcloud director ( i . e . multiple tenants being serviced by virtualized edge gateway devices ) . the difference here is that the mtd is a component of a physical network concentrator appliance being used to deliver pci dss compliant network services for mako networks\u2019 partners to potentially thousands of customers and tens of thousands of individual merchant devices and sites .\nsan francisco , calif . , january 11 , 2016 - mojo networks , the company formerly known as airtight networks , today announced its corporate rebrand , new managed wi - fi packages that deliver innovative cloud solutions for prolific wi - fi access , and the upcoming release of new 802 . 11 wave 2 access points powered by industry leading qualcomm\u00ae vive\u2122 solutions with qualcomm\u00ae mu | efx mu - mimo of qualcomm atheros , inc . , a subsidiary of qualcomm incorporated .\nmako has a network appliance to suit any customer . we\u2019ve created this handy chart to illustrate the different features and capabilities of our complete range of network appliances . while there are some differences in hardware , you\u2019ll notice a wide range of standard features on all our range , enabled by mako\u2019s cloud - based central management system .\nit\u2019s important to understand that pci compliance is an ongoing concern rather than a one - time expense . small changes to the network can break compliance at any time . target corporation was in compliance only weeks before their networks were compromised .\nin the list of service _ provider settings , add a service provider for a10 networks : service _ provider = loadbalancer : a10networks : neutron _ lbaas . services . loadbalancer . drivers . a10networks . driver _ v1 . thunderdriver : default\njason kubasak , d & s ; communication ' s chief executive said that in working with mako for the last two years it had come to respect its technology .\nin addition to credit card security , the mako system is capable of providing a host of other services that foster more collaboration and a better - connected business . the mako system is an effective tool to help managers understand what\u2019s going on within a business and across their network through tools like detailed use reporting , monitoring and proactive alerting ."]}
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", "topic": 24}], "title": "warid congo", "paragraphs": ["warid congo launches warid mobicash - - patrick g . ngabonziza , group ceo mobicash | prlog\nwarid congo , a telecommunication operator in congo , announced the launch of warid mobicash across its network ( image : stock . xchng )\nmobile operator warid congo announced on wednesday february 15th the launch of warid mobicash mobile banking services in congo , in partnership with mobicash .\nctt - congo river voyage , congo gorilla safaris , congo tank graveyard , congo and brazzaville day tours , and many more tours in the republic of congo .\ncedric mouthombo , brand and co . manager , warid congo s . a .\nwarid congo , a telecommunication operator in the republic of congo , has announced the launch of warid mobicash across its network . this offer is based on mobile money technology from mobicash .\n- - brazzaville , republic of congo , february 15 , 2012 : warid congo sa , the third largest telecommunication operator in congo , today announced the launch of warid mobicash across its network in the republic of congo . this offering is based on the mobile money technology from mobicash .\ntelecoms operator warid congo sa has announced the launch of warid mobicash across its network . this offer is based on the mobile money technology from mobicash .\ncongo : there is no sms method for congo warid users . if you are a congo user what you can do is that you can visit the official online helpline page of congo warid and select interactive chat session option to chat with customer care representative and get your puk code for locked sim card .\nbharti airtel on tuesday confirmed that it has entered into a definitive agreement with the warid group to fully acquire warid congo sa . the agreement is subject to regulatory and statutory approvals .\nbrazzaville \u2014 the capital of the republic of the congo . it is separated from kinshasa , the capital of neighboring democratic republic of the congo , by the congo river .\npresentations by celtel , mtn , warid , migale - sms and coptic during congo ict week , brazzaville , june 2008 .\n\u201cthe launch of warid mobicash is a true revolution on the congolese market ; we believed in it , and we did it , \u201d says michel elame , ceo of warid congo . \u201cthis new service is open to all congolese and accessible through any local mobile network operator . the launch of warid mobicash confirms , yet again , the status of warid congo as an innovator . \u201d\nin 2009 , essar group said it would acquire a majority stake in the warid congo sa and warid telecom uganda for an enterprise valuation of around $ 318 million . but the deal did not materialise .\nwarid congo is the third mobile telephone operator in the country . in 2006 it signed a partnership agreement with sotelco and began advertising its products and services in march 2008 . warid congo plans to cover 44 cities and locations in the republic of congo within the next two years . for the moment , only brazzaville , pointe - noire , oyo , ollombo and dolisie are connected .\nctt provides real , guided , safe , and insured , comfortable , and amazing africa holidays in congo . from voyaging on the congo river , to spectacular and original congo safaris , to gorilla tours , travel to the congo rainforest and see animals , tribes , and culture . see urltoken\nfrancis okouele , head of vas of warid congo s . a , added : \u201cdeploying the warid mobicash solution is a clear sign that warid congo intends to being the most innovative mobile phone network in congo . warid mobicash opens up a world of financial transactions to the congolese people . they can now , through their mobile phone , pay bills , buy airtime , and send / receive money from all over the country , anytime they like , and regardless of their network operator . this is a unique innovative offering for the congolese consumers . \u201d\nadditionally , india\u2019s bharti airtel acquired warid telecom in uganda , adding an additional 2 . 8 million customers to its ugandan operations to take its mobile market share to 39 % . the india - based mobile operator also acquired warid\u2019s congo brazzaville operations .\nspeaking on the occasion , mr francis okouele , head of vas of warid congo s . a , said , \u201cdeploying the warid mobicash solution is a clear sign that warid congo intends to being the most innovative mobile phone network in congo . warid mobicash opens up a world of financial transactions to the congolese people . they can now , through their mobile phone , pay bills , buy airtime , and send / receive money from all over the country , anytime they like , and regardless of their network operator . this is a unique innovative offering for the congolese consumers\u201d .\nthe republic of the congo [ 2 ] is in central africa . the country is also known as congo - brazzaville to distinguish it from its giant eastern neighbour , the democratic republic of the congo ( congo - kinshasa ) . it is bordered by gabon , cameroon , the central african republic , the democratic republic of the congo and angola ( the exclave of cabinda ) .\nnew delhi / brazzaville , november 5 , 2013 : bharti airtel ( \u201cairtel\u201d ) , a leading global telecommunications services provider with operations in 20 countries across asia and africa , today said that it has entered into a definitive agreement with the warid group ( \u201cwarid\u201d ) to fully acquire warid congo sa . the agreement is subject to regulatory and statutory approvals .\nmtn has launched mahindra comviva\u2019s mobile data platform ( mdp ) in congo brazzaville .\ntelco warid congo has launched warid mobicash , a cashless transactions offering , across its network . based on the mobile money technology from mobicash , the service uses multi - factor authentication mechanisms \u2013 including nsdt ( near sound data transfer ) , fingerprint , nfc and voice biometric technology .\nwhile congo ' s regions are diverse , there is one constant you can rely on : about 80 % of the entire country is covered in the dense congo rainforest .\nbest restaurant in congo , overlooking brazzaville and kinshasa , complete with wifi , super bar , river , and the best food in congo . totally the place to be .\nthe congo tank graveyard - a special hidden spot outside brazzaville city limits with hundreds of rusting old tanks from the great war of africa over the congo . quite eerie and unique .\nwarid telecom uganda is an integrated telecom operator which covers majority of the uganda\u201fs population providing voice , data \u2013 both fixed and mobile using 3g / edge technologies , info - entertainment services and mobile money . warid telecom is majority owned by the abu dhabi group , an investment consortium from the united arab emirates . warid telecom is an international telecoms group with operations in uganda , congo , pakistan and bangladesh\nas previously reported by commsupdate , in november 2013 india\u2019s bharti airtel revealed it had entered into a definitive agreement to purchase warid telecom\u2019s subsidiary in the republic of congo ; the deal itself , said to be worth approximately usd80 million , was actually struck two months earlier . warid international , which is wholly owned by\nwarid mobicash customers can make secure cashless transactions . all phones can make payments using warid mobicash no matter what phone model or network operator . due to its simplicity , warid mobicash mobile payment has wide appeal , is easy to deploy and open to everyone \u2013 there are no complicated software downloads necessary and no restrictions to enrolment .\ncongo river - speaks for itself - africa and the world ' s most famous river adventure .\nwarid mobicash customers can now make secure cashless transactions . all phones can make payments using warid mobicash no matter what phone model or network operator . due to its simplicity , warid mobicash mobile payment has wide appeal , is easy to deploy and open to everyone and there are no complicated software downloads necessary and no restrictions to enrolment .\nsheikh nahayan mabarak al nahayan , chairman mr . bashir a . tahir , ceo abu dhabi group & warid international\nmichel elame , ceo of warid congo s . a , said : \u201cthe launch of warid mobicash is a true revolution on the congolese market ; we believed in it , and we did it ! this new service is open to all congolese and accessible through any local mobile network operator . the launch of warid mobicash confirms yet again , the status of warid congo as an innovator . we believe that this new born will strengthen our brand as well as our position on the market . so , \u201cmake it happen\u201d will not just remain as a simple slogan , but a true vision of our company striving to satisfy the users by always offering them exciting innovative services\u201d .\nmichel elame , ceo of warid congo s . a , commenting on the launch says , \u201cthe launch of warid mobicash is a true revolution in the congolese market ; we believed in it , and we did it ! this new service is open to all congolese and is accessible through any local mobile network operator . the launch of warid mobicash confirms yet again , the status of warid congo as an innovator . we believe that this new born will strengthen our brand as well as our position on the market . so , \u201cmake it happen\u201d will not just remain as a simple slogan , but a true vision of our company striving to satisfy the users by always offering them exciting innovative services\u201d .\ncommenting on the launch , mr . michel elame , ceo of warid congo s . a , said , \u201cthe launch of warid mobicash is a true revolution on the congolese market ; we believed in it , and we did it ! this new service is open to all congolese and accessible through any local mobile network operator . the launch of warid mobicash confirms yet again , the status of warid congo as an innovator . we believe that this new born will strengthen our brand as well as our position on the market . so , \u201cmake it happen\u201d will not just remain as a simple slogan , but a true vision of our company striving to satisfy the users by always offering them exciting innovative services\u201d .\nwarid says its mobicash solution uses multi - factor authentication mechanisms ( nsdt , fingerprint , nfc and voice biometric ) technology .\nfounded in 2006 , warid telecom uganda provides voice and data services ( for fixed lines and mobiles ) using 3g / edge technologies , as well as info - entertainment services and mobile money services . it is a subsidiary of warid telecom international llc .\nwarid telecom , an international telecom group with operations in uganda , congo , pakistan and bangladesh , majority owned by abu dhabi group , today said that it has entered into a definitive agreement with bharti airtel to enable bharti airtel fully acquire its uganda operations . with this warid uganda customers will now join over 269 million customers on airtel\u201fs global network across 20 countries .\nthe agreement aims to bring together the strengths of airtel and warid in congo brazzaville and benefit customers in the form of affordable tariffs , superior 2g / 3g network , affordable voice and data services and superior customer care . in addition , existing warid customers in congo brazzaville will join airtel\u2019s global network of over 280 million customers and enjoy the benefits of \u2018one airtel\u2019 network with affordable roaming rates across africa and south asia , besides other exciting bouquet of innovative 2g and 3g services .\nmobile money is being implemented in many developing countries . but not yet , its been implemented in dr congo .\nthe agreement marks the second in - country acquisition by airtel in africa . it had acquired warid\u2019s uganda operations earlier this year . the latest acquisition will make airtel the largest mobile operator in congo brazzaville with around 2 . 6 million customers .\nthe resulting mobile payment platform allows warid mobicash customers to make simple and secure cashless transactions using any phone model or network operator .\nbharti airtel has entered into a definitive agreement with warid group to acquire warid telecom uganda ltd for an undisclosed amount , to strengthen its presence further in africa as the second largest telecom firm in the continent . the agreement is subject to regulatory and statutory approvals .\nspeaking on the agreement mohammed nahayan , a board member warid telecom uganda said \u201cwe are extremely pleased with this development which offers warid consumers added benefits like wider network coverage , most extensive 3g network and world class products and services from one the world\u201fs largest mobile services provider .\ntelemune , a pioneer of value added services in emerging markets globally , has announced that it is partnering with warid congo to launch wap portal services , low balance suite and phone back up service . telemune will be managing the services end - to - end .\n\u201cwe are extremely pleased with this development , which offers warid consumers added benefits like wider network coverage , most extensive 3g network , and world class products & services from one of the world\u2019s largest mobile services providers . this is a win - win for warid customers who will now benefit from being part of a 7 . 4 million combined user base in uganda , \u201d said mohammed nahayan , board member at warid uganda .\nthe agreement marks the second in - country acquisition by airtel in africa . it had acquired warid\u2019s uganda operations earlier this year . the latest acquisition will make airtel the largest mobile operator in congo brazzaville with around 2 . 6 million customers . at present , airtel is the second largest operator in the country with over 1 . 6 million customers , while warid is the third largest with around one million customers .\nthe lesio louna gorilla reserve \u2014 a park located north of brazzaville and is dedicated to the protection of gorillas in the congo .\ncongo subscriber numbers were expanded in a flash cut process on 15 october 2010 , with two digits prepended to existing subscriber numbers .\ntoday , friday the 31stof may 2013 , airtel and warid for the first time in uganda introduce a new affordable tariffs for sending money across all networks , synchronize airtel money and warid pesa offerings while enhancing the mobile money ecosystem to include accessing of bank accounts by mobile money customers and payment for parking .\nwarid partnership is committed to providing innovative banking services in congo that provide convenience and easy access to banking services . the banking system as we know it today is the most dividing and exclusive system in the society ! money should be identified to human right and dignity and transactions should be available to all citizens . for warid and mobicash unserved doesn\u2019t mean unservable and our partnership aim at extending financial services to all congolese , thus deepening the financial sector\u201d\no netcare clinic : address : b . p . 2422 , brazzaville , congo tel : 547 0911 ( main line ) or 679 6711\ncongo : you can call on 123 helpline number of warid or even on 04 400 01 23 to speak with the customer care representative so that you may get your puk code . for that he / she may require some of your information such as cnic number and some basic information for verification .\nprovider with a strong international presence .\nwarid telecom ' s brand values include : quality - we want to make a difference to people ' s lives . our\nin the same year , the firm acquired 70 per cent stake in warid bangladesh and it was the first indian company to enter bangladesh\u2019s telecom space at that time .\nall other nationals must apply for a visa before travel . for tourist visas , you need to obtain an invitation letter from congo and print and take that with a copy of your plane tickets to the nearest republic of congo embassy , with a usual processing time of 3 days for $ 100 .\nhaving struck a deal to acquire rival warid congo last year , fellow mobile network operator airtel congo is said to have completed the deal , agence d\u2019information d\u2019afrique centrale reports . with the finalisation of the deal said to have been confirmed over the weekend at a ceremony in the capital brazzaville , the merger of the two cellcos will see the enlarged entity become the largest player in the wireless sector in terms of subscribers ; airtel has said it expects to have around 2 . 6 million subscribers on its books post - merger . with it also revealed that the combined operators will offer services under the airtel banner moving forward , warid customers have been advised that they will not need to take any action to retain their service , while existing stocks of pre - paid warid cards will continue to be sold until exhausted . john ndego , director general of airtel congo was cited as saying that the tie - up will allow for greater synergies and increased capacity on the network , for the benefit of both customers and local communities .\nowando \u2014 one of the recently municipalized cities in the country , and is considered one of the best places to visit in the north of republic of congo .\n\u201cinstead , warid mobicash positions itself as \u2018much more than money transfer\u2019 and typically promotes some combination of various services such as money transfer , airtime top - up , bill payments , and merchant payments . by doing so , warid mobicash provides consumers with options to use their electronic money rather than instantly converting it back into cash and can be termed as a \u201cnational payment instrument\u201d .\nsriram yarlagadda , board member , warid , congo brazzaville , said : \u201cthis agreement creates a win - win situation for the customers and provide them with an opportunity to be part of one of the largest mobile services providers in the world . the customers can look forward to enjoy affordable voice tariffs and 3g data services on the most extensive network . \u201d\ntiger fish congo camp . you can visit the tiger fish camp to capture the biggest tiger fish in the world - the largest fish ever caught there was 56kg !\nsince the airtel warid merger , the two companies have been on an innovation drive , in a bid to increase affordability , convenience and flexibility for their 7 . 2 million customers . airtel \u2013 warid customers have been enjoying on net calls on both networks at no extra cost connecting 7 . 2 million ugandans , the launch of per second billing rates to all international destinations - driving affordability & connectivity .\nceltel congo was created in 1999 . it was the first operator of the global system for mobile ( gsm ) network in the republic of congo . by 2008 it connected 760 cities and towns , and plans to connect 213 more locations by the end of 2008 . celtel has more than a million subscribers , out of the country\u2019s three million inhabitants .\nfor a long time , students from the republic of congo have travelled abroad to study computer science at the postgraduate level . most of them enrol in universities and colleges in the democratic republic of the congo , france and in west african countries . this results in a brain drain , as most of them do not return , since employment is also a challenge .\ntoday , airtel and warid have come out to revolutionize mobile money services by firstly synchronizing their warid pesa and airtel money tariffs , introducing a new tariff for sending money that will apply across all networks , and have further included bank integration having customers access their bank accounts through their mobile phones . bringing multiplex onboard , they have also included street parking as one of the utilities that can be paid for using the payment platform .\nniombo , s . ( 2008 ) implication de la soci\u00e9t\u00e9 civile des pays de l\u2019afrique centrale dans les politiques des tic : le cas de la r\u00e9publique de congo . panos institute west africa .\nat present , airtel is the second largest operator in the country with over 1 . 6 million customers , while warid is the third largest with around one million customers . business line had reported the deal on monday .\nnouabal\u00e9 - ndoki national park \u2014 the largest and most remote of congo ' s national parks and reserves , located in the far north bordering the central african republic ' s dzanga sangha national reserve .\nan announcement of 5 february 2002 ( via itu ) indicated that the republic of congo would be switching from a 6 - digit to a 7 - digit national numbering plan at some unspecified time .\nthe agreement aims to bring together the strengths of warid and airtel in uganda and offer benefits to customers in the form of a superior and wider network , affordable voice and data services , and superior customer care . the existing 2 . 8 million warid customers in uganda will join airtel\u201fs global network that serves over 269 million customers and enjoy the benefits of \u201eone airtel\u201f network with lower roaming rates across africa and south asia and exciting bouquet of innovative services .\nfor immediate release \u2014 warid enters into a definitive agreement for acquisition of its uganda telecom operations by airtel will combine the strengths of two entities to serve over 7 . 4 million mobile customers in uganda with world - class and affordable services\nseveral ngos , such as azur d\u00e9veloppement , the it professionals association ( aip ) , the committee for the promotion of information technologies in congo ( coptic ) , and the congo community telecentres network , provide access to computer equipment and training in basic computer skills . there are also several schools and private centres across the country training senior technicians in the field of it , including the maintenance of networks and computer systems .\nharish bansal , ceo , telemune commented : \u201cwe are very excited to be partnering with warid congo to manage wap portal , low balance and phone back up services . we believe these services will add fun and utility to customers\u2019 service experience . telemune has extensive experience in delivering and managing successful wap portal services and we will work closely with warid to build a popular and engaging service that is easy - to - use and offers a great range of constantly changing content . with low balance services , we are confident that mobile users will enjoy the new options they have to keep in touch and request credit . and phone back up is a highly practical service that ensures users always have access to their contact details . \u201d\nthis is a win - win for warid customers , who will now benefit from being part of a 7 . 4 million combined customer base in uganda . \u201d speaking on the agreement , mr . manoj kohli , md and ceo ( international ) , bharti airtel said , \u201cwe are delighted at this agreement with warid , which also happens to be the first in - market acquisition in bharti airtel\u201fs history . we believe this market consolidation offers great synergies by bringing together the best of airtel and warid to better serve customers in uganda and drive forward our vision of offering affordable best in - class services in africa . this development will translate to a healthier telecom sector in uganda which will be ready to invest & grow in wireless broadband & mcommerce services\u201d .\nso , guys this was all about warid \u2013 find puk code & reset pin number . you can read more interesting articles like this on our website urltoken don\u2019t forget to like and share our page and keep visiting to get more helpful information like this .\nndoki ( far north ) and douli ( far west ) national park - in the far ends of the country , congo shines brightly in the same league with tanzania and south africa for wildlife , and far above them for scenery .\nict - related companies , mainly gsm mobile companies , are now amongst the biggest employers in the republic of congo . formal and informal enterprises , including travel agencies , have sprung up as a direct and indirect result of mobile operators .\np2p transfers alone , which typically end with a recipient converting e - money back to cash , are not enough to deliver on the vision of a cash - free ecosystem . instead , warid mobicash positions itself as \u201cmuch more than money transfer\u201d and typically promotes combinations of various services such as money transfer , airtime top - up , bill payments , and merchant payments . by doing so , warid mobicash provides consumers with options to use their electronic money rather than instantly converting it back into cash and can be termed as a \u201cnational payment instrument\u201d .\nspeaking on the agreement sriram yarlagadda , board member , warid , congo brazzaville said , \u201cthis agreement creates a win\u2013win situation for the customers and provide them with an opportunity to be part of one of the largest mobile services providers in the world . the customers can look forward to enjoy affordable voice tariffs and 3g data services on the most extensive network . on this occasion , we would also like to express our sincere gratitude to the government for its support and look forward to its continued cooperation towards a successful transaction\u201d\np2p transfers alone , which typically end with a recipient converting e - money back to cash , are not enough to deliver on our vision of a cash - free ecosystem . instead , warid mobicash position itself as \u201cmuch more than money transfer\u201d and typically promote some combination of various services such as money transfer , airtime top - up , bill payments , and merchant payments . by doing so , warid mobicash provides consumers with options to use their electronic money rather than instantly converting it back into cash and can be termed as a \u201cnational payment instrument\u201d .\npakistan : you can call on 321 helpline number of warid or even on 111 111 321 to speak with the customer care representative so that you may get your puk code . for that he / she may require some of your information such as cnic number and some basic information for verification .\n- based abu dhabi group , had reportedly been looking to divest its congo operations for some time , with previous efforts to sell the unit to india\u2019s essar group falling through in june 2011 , with the deal called after essar had difficulty in getting regulatory clearance .\nwarid mobicash solution offers an approach to mobile payment that overcomes the challenges of cashless payment by using multi - factor authentication ( nsdt , fingerprint , nfc and voice biometric ) technology . the resulting mobile payment platform provides a powerful set of tools for efficient , effective , secure , and accessible mobile payment services .\nsmall but safe motorized or traditional boats can be arranged through tour agencies in the congo . they include life jackets and petrol and run between brazzaville and scenic riverside villages , hotels , and restaurants overlooking the river and rapids . mami wata has large boats for 12 - 15 people , and ctt ( www . congotravelandtours . com ) has boats for 1 - 10 people for day trips or 5 - 7 day river voyages to many locations and scenery along the congo river . the ride is generally very safe and the wildlife and riverlife is spectacular .\nspeaking on the partnership , imossio begoume , marketing director , warid congo said : \u201cwe want to keep our customers up - to - date in the simplest and most convenient way possible \u2013 and ensure they have access to fun services on their mobile . we see wap portal services as a key means for our customers to stay in touch with what is happening in their world . we also want to make sure our customers are always in touch . with low balance services they can ask friends for balance or to call them or to pay for their call \u2013 or even ask warid to extend credit . phone back up provides users with access to their contacts at any time \u2013 and is really helpful if they lose their mobile or mistakenly delete contact details . we think these services will have great appeal and we are proud to be broadening the types of service our customers can enjoy from us . \u201d\nctt ( congo travel and tours ) can arrange a letter and tourist visa within 1 - 2 days . mikhael ' s hotel in brazzaville , ledger plaza maya maya , and other expensive but excellent 5 - star hotels can also arrange an invitation letter upon booking a room .\nwarid mobicash solution offers a refreshing approach to mobile payment that overcomes the challenges of cashless payment by using multi - factor authentication mechanisms ( nsdt , fingerprint , nfc and voice biometric ) technology . the resulting mobile payment platform provides a powerful set of tools for efficient , effective , secure , and accessible mobile payment services .\nthe new congo ocean railway , the epic jungle train of africa , is now open for 2013 . tickets are best reserved in advance or as part of a tour . the ride is spectacular and takes a full day . you finish at pointe noire ' s lovely renovated station .\nseveral internet service providers ( isps ) operate in the republic of congo : drtvnet , a - link , amc t\u00e9l\u00e9com , dell ofis , mti and aitech congo . a growing number of cybercaf\u00e9s and telecentres operate in the main cities , namely brazzaville , pointe - noire , dolisie , owando , nkayi , ouesso , sibiti and kinkala . however , the total number of cybercaf\u00e9s and telecentres is still low . while mobile telephone companies offer internet services for mobile phones and laptops , internet access in general is still limited to cities , and rural areas have almost no access .\naut - num : as37409 as - name : wcg descr : warid congo sa status : assigned remarks : * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * remarks : * * remarks : * this object will be deregistered from * remarks : * the whois database by afrinic on the * remarks : * the 28th feb 2018 . * remarks : * * remarks : * for more information , please contact * remarks : * afrinic at hostmaster @ urltoken * remarks : * * remarks : * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * org : org - wcs1 - afrinic admin - c : lm7 - afrinic tech - c : lm7 - afrinic notify : * * * @ urltoken notify : * * * @ urltoken mnt - lower : warid - cg mnt - routes : warid - cg mnt - by : afrinic - hm - mnt changed : * * * @ urltoken 20120116 changed : * * * @ urltoken 20180215 source : afrinic organisation : org - wcs1 - afrinic org - name : warid congo sa org - type : lir country : cg address : * * * address : * * * address : brazzaville 238 e - mail : * * * @ urltoken e - mail : * * * @ urltoken phone : + 24205 . . . . . . . phone : + 24205 . . . . . . . fax - no : + 24204 . . . . . . . admin - c : lm7 - afrinic tech - c : lm7 - afrinic mnt - ref : afrinic - hm - mnt mnt - ref : warid - cg mnt - by : afrinic - hm - mnt notify : * * * @ urltoken notify : * * * @ urltoken changed : * * * @ urltoken 20071017 changed : * * * @ urltoken 20090112 changed : * * * @ urltoken 20100907 changed : * * * @ urltoken 20100908 changed : * * * @ urltoken 20100909 changed : * * * @ urltoken 20110929 changed : * * * @ urltoken 20150929 changed : * * * @ urltoken 20151208 source : afrinic\nwarid telecom ' s aim is to be perceived not only as a telecommunication operator of voice services , but also as a universal provider of comprehensive communications services for both residential and business customers . we strive to provide optimum level of support and care through our highly skilled and motivated team of professionals and through maximum network coverage and connectivity .\ncars cost $ 150 - 300 per day , plus petrol ( expensive in the congo , especially for most suv ' s ) . almost all drivers speak solely french . english , chinese or german guides can be procured for $ 50 - 100 / day ( french guides are much cheaper ) .\nthe republic of congo is in large part covered by forests ( 60 % of the country\u2019s territory ) interspersed with savannas . it has a road network of 12 , 745 kilometres , and at least 10 % of roads are paved . the congo - oc\u00e9an railroad ( 510 kilometres ) , completed in 1934 , needs to be repaired . the principal airports are found in brazzaville ( maya - maya ) , the political capital , and pointe - noire ( antonio agostino neto ) , the economic capital , and the principal ports in brazzaville ( a river port ) and pointe - noire on the atlantic .\nwe understand that being separated from your loved ones can be difficult and we want you to feel closer to them with the gift of top - up . we work hard to make it easy for you to send recharge to warid prepaid wireless phones . so go ahead , add time to a loved one\u2019s pay as you go phone and brighten their day .\nngabonziza concluded : \u201cthe banking system as we know it today is the most dividing and exclusive system in the society . money should be identified to human right and dignity and transactions should be available to all citizens . for warid and mobicash unserved doesn\u2019t mean unservable and our partnership aims at extending financial services to all congolese , thus deepening the financial sector . \u201d\ncivil society was involved in national discussions during the world summit on the information society ( wsis ) preparatory process in the republic of congo , but only one women\u2019s organisation contributed to the discussions . for some women\u2019s organisations , ict policy is a technical area reserved to men , and they prefer to advocate for other causes .\nmtn congo , another mobile telephone company , was born after it bought and rebranded libertis telecom in 2005 . libertis telecom had been operating in the country for six years . in seven years the company\u2019s capital stock increased from usd 20 , 000 to usd 10 million today . investments by mtn in the republic of congo increased from usd 52 million in 2005 to close to usd 100 million in 2007 . the investments are , in large part , concentrated on strengthening quality and the acquisition of new sites throughout the country . mtn presently covers more than 152 locations ( towns and villages ) . it has already attracted some 500 , 000 subscribers .\nhey guys ! today on this post we will be telling you \u201c how to find your warid puk code & reset pin number for locked warid sim \u201d so that you can be able to unlock and use your mobile phone again . sometimes people lock their phones accidentally with puk code and forget the pin number or don\u2019t know it . so , because of this their mobile phones get locked and in attempt to unlock it they enter the wrong pin number . it must be remembered that if you enter the pin number wrong in 3 attempts , your mobile gets locked and then it asks for the puk code . if you enter the puk code wrong , your sim card gets blocked and you must request for a new sim card through the franchise centre .\nwarid telecom takes pride in being backed by the abu dhabi group , one of the largest groups in the middle east and the single largest foreign investor group in pakistan . it has a diversified business interest in the institutions that have enjoyed commercial success as a result of its strong financial resources and extensive management expertise . the abu dhabi group ' s major investments are in the following sectors :\nmobile carriers celtel congo and libertis telecom were indicated as a first phase of number changes taking effect 30 march 2004 . the second phase was for sotelco ( fixed / wireline numbers ) and cyrus s . a . ( mobile ) - no date was specified for second phase , making it unclear if those changes also took effect 30 march 2004 .\nthe republic of congo\u2019s economic activity is dominated by the petroleum sector . the share of the country\u2019s gross domestic product ( gdp ) contributed by crude oil production increased from 53 . 6 % in 2002 to 70 . 4 % in 2006 . transport and telecommunications contribute from 4 % ( in 2006 ) up to 5 . 1 % of gdp .\nthe issue of electricity and roads is acute in the republic of congo . because of this , ict development must go along with the development of basic infrastructure such as roads and electricity , as well as training ; otherwise all efforts will amount to little . the cost of access , including hardware and internet connectivity , must come down as well .\nspeaking on the agreement , manoj kohli , md and ceo ( international ) , bharti airtel , said : \u201cthis acquisition is in line with our stated strategy of strengthening our market position through in - country acquisitions , as and when suitable opportunities come along . we are at an advance stage of successfully integrating warid\u2019s uganda operations with that of airtel and look forward to a similarly swift transition in congo brazzaville as well . as already demonstrated in uganda , the merger will bring more value for the customers in the form of affordable data & roaming tariffs , innovative products , airtel money , world - class networks and customer care . we would like to express our deep gratitude to the government and look forward to its support to this deal . \u201d\nspeaking on the agreement , mr . manoj kohli , md and ceo ( international ) , bharti airtel said , \u201cthis acquisition is in line with our stated strategy of strengthening our market position through in - country acquisitions , as and when suitable opportunities come along . we are at an advanced stage of successfully integrating warid\u2019s uganda operations with that of airtel and look forward to a similarly swift transition in congo brazzaville as well . as already demonstrated in uganda , the merger will bring more value for the customers in the form of affordable data & roaming tariffs , innovative products , airtel money , world - class networks and customer care . we would like to express our deep gratitude to the government and look forward to its support to this deal . \u201d\nit ' s safe to drive in the republic of the congo . a good sealed road goes north from brazzaville , but only as far north as president sassou ' s hometown of oyo . beyond oyo , the roads get very bumpy and are totally impassable in the rain . it is also very hard to get a rental car you drive yourself .\nthe mobile phone companies train their staff . celtel congo\u2019s training budget for 2007 stood at usd 1 , 578 , 000 . in 2008 , it spent usd 1 , 450 , 000 on training , apart from usd 60 , 000 spent by the group for the training of top management , making the total sum of one billion cfa francs devoted to the training .\nas the whole world moves towards an information society , the republic of congo finds itself a slow starter . having taken note of the important role that information and communications technologies ( icts ) play , the country is trying its best to organise itself in order to catch up , and , with difficulty , to reduce the digital divide that has grown over the years .\nhowever , the telecommunications infrastructure inherited by sotelco was old , and consisted only of landline telephone services for the two main cities in the republic of congo , namely brazzaville and pointe - noire . practically all landlines are used by private companies , state administration , and in public call centres . the use of landline telephones disappeared from congolese homes following the destruction of infrastructure during the socio - political troubles which plagued the country in the 1990s .\nin direct competition with the road between brazzaville and pointe noire for tourists , there is a new jungle train that leaves twice a week from the capital and takes 8 - 13 hours to reach the coast . you can book the train as part of a tour in congo to enjoy the stunning scenery from first class cabin , or show up a week in advance to haggle for your ticket and seat berth if you ' re more flexible on time and cash .\nhowever , implementation of the policy has not been easy . over the last four years there have been three changes of ministers of postal services and telecommunications in charge of new technologies . at the same time , few institutions and non - governmental organisations ( ngos ) in the republic of congo are involved in ict policy and the ict sector . those that are involved work to popularise icts , to develop services by means of icts , and to educate the public about using icts for community development .\nwap portal services are popular with mobile users interested in getting updates on entertainment , sports and news from regular feature phones . low balance will help warid\u2019s mobile users stay connected when they are running low on balance , or have no balance at all . and phone back up service provides mobile users with the convenience of always having their contacts available for download . as part of this partnership , telemune will deploy the solutions , manage operations and ensure service and feature enhancement . for wap portal services , telemune will manage content and content partners and create campaigns and promotions to drive service uptake .\nspeaking at the launch of the services at airtel house , mr . vg somasekhar stated : \u201cairtel money & warid pesa customers will be happy to know that we continue to lead in providing affordability and innovation and that this merger is intended to be a celebration . today we are witnessing a major step towards improving the mobile payment ecosystem . with bank integration for example , a customer\u2019s phone will not only hold their float but also access their bank account . the new tariff will make it convenient and affordable to send money across all networks which will fuel more transactions and lead to a huge boost to the economy . \u201d\nbeing a developing country , the republic of congo is late in the appropriation of icts for development . other african countries have successfully committed themselves to the promotion of icts , and the implementation of national strategies for the development of icts . having recognised the role that they can play in economic and social development , the government should invest more and make access to affordable icts for the congolese one of its priorities . in addition , there should be a gender - sensitive ict policy . international organisations could support civil society organisations in order to achieve this .\n21xxxxx : equator zone 1 ( cuvette , cuvette - ouest ; sotelco formerly onpt ) 22xxxxx : equator zone 2 ( sangha , likouala ) 23xxxxx : centre zone 2 ( pool ) 24xxxxx : centre zone 3 ( plateaux ) 25xxxxx : atlantic zone 2 ( niari , l\u00e9koumou , bouenza ) 28xxxxx : centre zone 1 ( brazzaville ) 29xxxxx : atlantic zone 1 ( pointe - noire ) 44xxxxx : mobile / paging ( cyrus s . a . ) 5xxxxxx : mobile / paging ( celtel congo ) 6xxxxxx : mobile / paging ( libertis telecom ) 800xxxx : freephone 820xxxx : shared cost 844xxxx : shared revenue 860xxxx : personal numbers 880xxxx : internet access\nthe mobicash group of companies was formed in 2007 with the aim of developing affordable banking , switching and payment solutions for the african continent . headquartered in port - louis , mauritius , mobicash was born out of the need to develop a convenient , secure , and affordable payment platform that will address the use of its technology to enable people who are not served by financial institutions to start using financial services without having to access them through traditional bank branches . mobicash has already established a firm foothold in africa and asia has or is finalizing licenses , joint venture agreements with in country partners in africa and the rest of the world with operational points of presence in the following locations : south africa , burundi , botswana , congo - brazzaville , uganda , tanzania and rwanda .\npassenger and vip ferries operate daily between brazzaville and kinshasa roughly every 2 hours between 8am and 3pm . prices for the ferries are : us $ 15 for the passenger and us $ 30 for the vip ferry . the vip ferry is recommended as these are brand new boats and are not as cramped . a valid visa for both countries is required in either direction . the bureaucracy at either end require some time . entry and exit procedures in brazzaville are\neasy\nand straight forward and people are very helpful in assisting to get through without troubles . in contrast , these procedures are a bit difficult in kinshasa and depend much on whether you are an individual traveller or assisted by an organisation or an official government representative . there are also speed boats to hire , either in a group or alone ( price ! ) , however , it is not advisable to book them as they really speed across the river along the rapids . barges follow the congo , then the oubangui , rivers right up to bangui .\ncongratulations mr patrick . n . and partners of mobicash . keep up the spirit for africans .\nwould you like to receive the latest african technology news and analysis delivered to your e - 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{"id": 56501, "summary": [{"text": "in a computer file system , and primarily used in the unix and unix-like operating systems , the root directory is the first or top-most directory in a hierarchy .", "topic": 22}, {"text": "it can be likened to the trunk of a tree , as the starting point where all branches originate from .", "topic": 9}, {"text": "the root file system is the file system contained on the same disk partition on which the root directory is located ; it is the filesystem on top of which all other file systems are mounted as the system boots up . ", "topic": 22}], "title": "root directory", "paragraphs": ["the root directory is the first directory in your filesystem hierarchy . all other directories are subdirectories of the root directory .\nthe root server returns a root referral to the client . the root referral contains the single root target .\nall files and directories on your system stem from one main directory : the root directory . there are no directories\nabove\nthe root directory ; all other directories are\nbelow\nthe root directory .\ntree root system invading public footpath - metaphor for tripping up , concept of root cause analysis and computer root directory .\nmissing is / root . there\u2019s a difference between the / directory and the / root \ud83d\ude42\nplease note that / root is root user\u2019s home directory , which is not same as / .\nexercise : create a directory called bar , within the directory called foo , within your home directory .\nthe directory / root is a standard first tier directory in the root directory , and it is referred to as the root user ' s home directory ( and not as the root directory ) . / root contains configuration files for the root user ' s account , and it is analogous to the home directories , which contain configuration and personal files for ordinary users .\ntraverse two directories up the directory tree . in other words , move into the directory which contains the directory which contains the current working directory .\nin windows server 2003 and later , the active directory\u2013integrated dns zones that support active directory domains can be stored in active directory application directory partitions . by default , the dns root domain of a new active directory forest is stored in the domain - wide application directory partition for the forest root domain .\n/ is the top level directory in linux . all the subdirectories is under the / . the / root is default home directory of root user .\ncreates a new domain - based root . if the domain - based root already exists , the function adds the specified root target to the root .\ncreate a directory only for the project . we ' ll refer to that in the following parts as the root directory\nfind a directory where you want to start your app . we ' ll call this your ' super root ' , as mean scaffold will create a root directory within this directory for your app .\na physical server that hosts a dfs namespace . a domain - based dfs root can have multiple root targets , whereas a stand - alone dfs root can only have one root target . root targets are also called root servers .\nthe root directory is a specific directory on the server file system in which the users are confined . users are not able to access anything above this root .\nin active directory . also stored in a memory cache on the root server .\ntakes you back to the root directory ( c : in this case ) .\nthe root directory is represented by a single slash (\n/\n) .\nthe root directory , or root folder , is the top - level directory of a file system . the directory structure can be visually represented as an upside - down tree , so the term\nroot\nrepresents the top level . all other directories within a volume are\nbranches\nor subdirectories of the root directory .\nthis page contains a technical definiton of root directory . it explains in computing terminology what root directory means and is one of many computing terms in the techterms dictionary .\nremoves the specified root target from a domain - based root . if the target is the last target of the root , the function also deletes the root .\nwhen you sign in as the root user , you have a separate home directory . this is it . note , / root is different from / , which is also referred to as your root directory .\nthe number 2 is the square root of 4 , the cube root of 8 , and the fourth root of 16 .\nif the first character of a directory name is a slash , that denotes that the directory path begins in the root directory . so , in contrast to the example above , the directory name\n/ documents / work / accounting\n( note the beginning slash ) means\nthe directory named accounting , which is in the directory named work , which is in the directory named documents , which is in the root directory .\ni ' m trying to extract a download to a program and it is supposed to be extraceted to the root directory of the progam . what is a root directory ?\nwebsite - related applications might also need to know your website ' s root directory .\nmoves you to the directory called ' chairs ' under the directory called ' furniture ' .\na type of referral that contains a list of root targets for a particular root .\nthe directory you are standing in is called the working directory . to find the name of the working directory , use the pwd command .\nanother is / root ( pronounced slash root ) , which is the root user ' s home directory . a home directory is the primary repository of a user ' s files , including that user ' s configuration files , and it is usually the directory in which a user finds itself when it logs into a system . / root is a subdirectory of the root directory , as indicated by the forward slash that begins its name , and should not to be confused with that directory . home directories for users other than root are by default created in the / home directory , which is another standard subdirectory of the root directory .\nthe parent directory of the current directory \u2014 in other words , the directory one level up from the current directory , which contains the directory we ' re in now \u2014 is represented by two dots (\n. .\n) .\ni am trying to create a batch script to copy multiple directories in different locations into one single directory in another location . the problem is that robocopy is copying the internal contents of the root directory and not the root directory itself\none of these is the root directory , which is the top level directory on a system . that is , it is the directory in which all other directories , including their subdirectories , and files reside . the root directory is designated by a forward slash ( / ) .\nresolve . root is usually the root of your project . all paths in the sourcemap for example will be relative to this root .\nthe root server sends a change notification message to all other root servers hosting the namespace .\nthe domain controller provides a root referral that contains three root servers , \\ \\ root - dfs - 03 \\ public , \\ \\ root - dfs - 02 \\ public , and \\ root - dfs - 01 \\ public .\nremoves the specified root target from a domain - based root , even if the server is offline . if the target is the last root target , the function also deletes the root .\nif you type cd followed by nothing , cd will change the working directory to your home directory .\n/ root : specifies the root level of the specified view . the default is to use the normal namespace root ( the desktop ) . whatever is specified is the root for the display .\nthe starting point in a hierarchical file system . in modern operating systems , access to the root directory ( root folder ) requires administrator privileges ( see\npwd \u2014 print the name of the working directory . ln \u2014 create a link , or a symbolic link , to a file or directory . mkdir \u2014 create a directory . rmdir \u2014 remove a directory .\nan absolute pathname begins with the root directory and follows the tree branch by branch until the path to the desired directory or file is completed . for example , there is a directory on your system in which most programs are installed . the pathname of the directory is / usr / bin . this means from the root directory ( represented by the leading slash in the pathname ) there is a directory called\nusr\nwhich contains a directory called\nbin\n.\nthe root folder also called the root directory or sometimes just the root , of any partition or folder is the\nhighest\ndirectory in the hierarchy . you can also think of it in general as the start or beginning of a particular folder structure .\nthe above example would traverse up one level to the parent directory and then down into the directory computerhope .\na user can change its current directory ( i . e . , the directory in which the user is currently working ) to the root directory from wherever it is on the system by using the cd ( i . e . , change directory ) command with the root directory as an argument , again assuming that such user has the proper permissions , as follows :\npermission denied when trying to view var / root in osx10 . 9 . 5 with root user enabled\nin the registry of the root server . also stored in a memory cache on the root server .\nimport the project with existing maven projects and the root directory will be the same as the workspace path .\nthe root server updates the dfs metadata in the dfs object in active directory on the pdc emulator master .\nin windows 2000 server and windows server 2003 , the directory service is named active directory . in windows server 2008 and windows server 2008 r2 , the directory service is named active directory domain services ( ad ds ) . the rest of this topic refers to active directory , but the information is also applicable to active directory domain services .\nroot servers host shared folders that act as the root ( known as the root folder ) and subfolders ( under the root folders ) that correspond to every link ( known as link folders ) in those namespaces .\nthe client establishes a connection with the first root server in the referral , root - dfs - 03 .\nsets or modifies the information associated with a link in the named root , or with the root itself .\nthe root directory contains all other folders in the drive or folder , and can of course also contain files .\nyour website ' s root directory depends on whether the domain name is your primary domain name or another type .\nfor example , the root directory of the main partition on your computer is probably c : \\ . the root folder of your dvd or cd drive might be d : \\ . the root of the windows registry is where hives like hkey _ classes _ root are stored .\n- projectname = the name of the project . it will be the name of the directory in the results directory .\nany directory contained inside another directory is called a subdirectory . subdirectories\nbranch\noff the\nroot\nof the directory\ntree .\nunlike a real tree , directory trees are upside - down : the root is at the top and the branches reach down . when you move into a subdirectory , you are moving\ndown\nthe tree ; when you move into a directory ' s parent directory , you are moving\nup\nthe tree .\nit is initially confusing to some that unix uses the slash character\n/\nto denote the filesystem root directory , and as a directory separator in paths . just remember , when the slash is the first thing in the path to the file or directory , the path begins at the root directory . otherwise , the slash is a separator .\nif a domain - based root has root targets running windows 2000 server and windows server 2003 , root servers running windows 2000 server poll the pdc emulator master every hour .\ndirectories are separated by a forward slash (\n/\n) . for instance , the directory name\ndocuments / work / accounting\nmeans\nthe directory named accounting , which is in the directory named work , which is in the directory named documents , which is in the current directory .\nyou can create a jar file with maven with mvn package command . you have to start command line in toolchain - repository / sources directory and type the command . then there will be a target directory in every project\u2019s directory and this target directory contain the created jar and a lib directory , which is also required to generate cities . it is recommended to copy all jar files to a common directory with the lib directory , which has to contain all lib directory content of each tool .\nthe current directory , regardless of which directory it is , is represented by a single dot (\n.\n) .\nthe root directory is the directory on unix - like operating systems that contains all other directories and files on the system and which is designated by a forward slash ( / ) .\nis another root exploit app that is compatible with a large range of devices . the root exploit itself is built around\nsee \u201croot folder and link folder creation process\u201d for information about how dfs - related folders are created on root servers .\nthe term root directory is used in the vms operating system to define where all the user ' s files are stored .\nthis command removes a directory . it is only possible to execute this command if the directory you wish to remove is empty .\nthe\n.\nnotation refers to the working directory itself and the\n. .\nnotation refers to the working directory ' s parent directory . here is how it works . let ' s change the working directory to / usr / bin again :\nthe unix mkdir command is used to make directories . the basic syntax is mkdir directory - name . if you do not specify the place where you want the directory created ( by giving a path as part of the directory name ) , the shell assumes that you want the new directory placed within the current working directory .\nthe term root directory can also refer to the uppermost directory in a branch of the directory tree that is on a separate partition or on separate media ( e . g . , a separate hdd ) from the root directory of the entire system . for example , if the / usr directory ( inclusive of all its subdirectories ) is housed on a separate partition or on a separate hdd , / usr becomes the root directory for all of its subdirectories , such as / usr / bin , / usr / etc , / usr / local and / usr / sbin .\nroot servers ( also called root targets ) are the servers on which administrators create stand - alone and domain - based namespaces . a root server can be a member server or a domain controller . root servers play the following roles in dfs :\nthe client selects the first root target in the referral and sends a query to the root server for the requested link .\nby default , root servers store these domain - based root referrals in a memory cache for 15 minutes ; this period is defined by the rootreferraltimeoutinseconds registry entry on the root server . restarting the dfs service on the root server will cause this cache to be cleared . if root targets are added or removed , or if settings are changed on the root , these changes are reflected in domain - based root referrals ( provided by root servers ) after 15 minutes or after the cache is cleared .\nroot scalability mode allows organizations to use more than the recommended 16 root targets per domain - based root . when root scalability mode is enabled , dfs root servers do not send change notification messages to other root servers when the namespace changes or poll the pdc emulator master every hour . instead , they poll their closest domain controller every hour to discover updates to the namespace .\nbased on the default values in the previous table , domain controllers and root servers can provide updated domain - based root referrals after 15 minutes , assuming that the domain controller or root server has received the most recent version of the dfs object in active directory . any latency in active directory replication could cause additional delay .\nis not the top - level directory of the volume , but rather the top - level directory of the website folder . on an\nexercise : specify the relative path from the directory named\nstudent\nto the directory named\njon\nin the tree diagram .\na dfs namespace that has configuration information stored in active directory . the path to access the root or a link starts with the host domain name . a domain - based dfs root can have multiple root targets , which offers fault tolerance and load sharing .\nto find a subdomain ' s root directory , click the\nparent\ndomain name . all of that domain name ' s subdomains display , along with their root directories in the folder field .\n( a single forward slash ) . as you move up directories within a file system , you will eventually reach the root directory .\nthe contents of the root directory can be viewed , assuming the user has the proper permissions , by issuing the ls ( i . e . , list ) command with the root directory as an argument ( i . e . , input file ) as follows :\nyour website ' s root directory depends on whether the domain name is your primary domain name or another type ( more info ) .\nactive directory is dependent on dns as a domain controller location mechanism and uses dns domain naming conventions in the architecture of active directory domains . there are three components in the dependency of active directory on dns :\nin a computer file system that is organized as a hierarchy or tree , the root directory is the directory that includes all other directories . ( unlike a real tree , a tree file system has only one root ! ) in unix - based as well as in other operating system s , the root directory has no name . it is simply represented by the special character that separates directories in a file system .\nthe dfs metadata cache on root servers contains information about the root , root targets , links , link targets , and settings defined in a namespace . for domain - based namespaces , this metadata is also stored in the dfs object in active directory . for stand - alone namespaces , this metadata is also stored in the root server\u2019s registry .\nwhen a dfs client first attempts to access a domain - based namespace , a domain controller provides a list of root servers to the client . this list of root servers is known as a root referral .\nchanges made to a stand - alone namespace are updated immediately in the dfs metadata in the root server\u2019s registry and in the root server\u2019s in - memory dfs metadata cache . therefore , stand - alone root servers typically provide up - to - date root referrals and link referrals .\nroot servers and domain controllers running windows server 2003 ignore any site information in the dfs metadata . they obtain site information dynamically from active directory .\na root can have one or more root targets . a root target , also known as a root server , is a physical server that hosts a namespace . a domain - based root can have multiple root servers to provide redundancy and high availability , whereas a stand - alone root can only have one root server . ( stand - alone roots created on server clusters provide high availability . ) root servers are transparent to users , who see only a single folder , whereas administrators can view the physical root servers by using the distributed file system snap - in , the dfscmd . exe command - line tool , or the dfsutil . exe command - line tool ( available as part of the windows support tools ) . the following figure illustrates roots and root servers .\nthe unix rmdir command removes a directory from the filesystem tree . the rmdir command does not work unless the directory to be removed is completely empty .\ndns zones stored in active directory replicate to active directory domain controllers according to different replication scopes . in windows 2000 server , a dns zone stored in active directory is replicated to all domain controllers in the active directory domain . windows server 2003 and later have added application directory partitions , which enable the dns zone to be stored in different replication scopes . the following table describes all of the replication scopes available to a dns zone stored in active directory .\nthe root directory of your website is the content that loads when visitors access your domain name in a web browser . the most obvious consequence of this is that you need to put your\nindex file\nin your website ' s root directory for visitors to see your site at all .\nproperly controlling access to web content is crucial for running a secure web server . directory traversal or path traversal is an http attack which allows attackers to access restricted directories and execute commands outside of the web server\u2019s root directory .\nwelcome to the xda - developers root directory . here , you can find root tutorials for most devices that are on the xda forums . learn how to root any android device ! if you don\u2019t see your device listed or you see a misplaced link , send a pm to pg101 , with the device details and a link to the root thread on xda .\nthe active directory forest root domain is also the name of the active directory forest . the forest root name is a dns name that consists of a prefix and a suffix in the form of prefix . suffix . for example , an organization might have the forest root name corp . urltoken . in this example , corp is the prefix and urltoken is the suffix .\na virtual view of shared folders on different servers as provided by dfs . a dfs namespace consists of a root and many links and targets . the namespace starts with a root that maps to one or more root targets . below the root are links that map to their own targets .\nresolve . root is an absolute path to a directory containing modules . resolve . moduledirectories is an relative path to a tree of directories containing modules .\nthe client chooses the first root target in the domain - based root referral . the client connects to the root server and navigates the subfolders under the root folder . when a client encounters a link folder , the root server sends a status _ path _ not _ covered status message to the client , indicating that this is a link folder that requires redirection .\nthe in - memory copy of dfs metadata maintained in dfssvc . exe on root servers . dfs metadata consists of information about entire namespace , including the root , root targets , links , link targets , and settings .\na domain - based root referral contains a list of root targets that host a given domain - based namespace . domain controllers provide domain - based root referrals to clients that attempt to access a domain - based namespace .\nforce symbolic links to be followed . in other words , if you tell cd to move into a\ndirectory\n, which is actually a symbolic link to a directory , it moves into the directory the symbolic link points to .\nafter you change directory , you can change back to the previous working directory by representing it with a dash (\n-\n) . when you do this , the shell will automatically tell you what directory you just changed to .\nlike that legacy operating system , the files on a linux system are arranged in what is called a hierarchical directory structure . this means that they are organized in a tree - like pattern of directories ( called folders in other systems ) , which may contain files and other directories . the first directory in the file system is called the root directory . the root directory contains files and subdirectories , which contain more files and subdirectories and so on and so on .\n- resultsdir = the path of the directory where the results will be stored .\n' s home directory . if you do not want this expansion for a relative\nthe value of this buffer - local variable is the default directory for the current buffer . it should be an absolute directory name ; it may start with \u2018\n. . . we would be placed in the directory / home / username .\nin the second solution , two unix commands are given , separated by a semicolon . the first part of the command makes foo the current working directory . the second part of the command creates the bar directory in the current working directory .\na dfs namespace whose configuration information is stored locally in the registry of the root server . the path to access the root or a link starts with the root server name . a stand - alone dfs root has only one root target . stand - alone roots are not fault tolerant ; when the root target is unavailable , the entire dfs namespace is inaccessible . you can make stand - alone dfs roots fault tolerant by creating them on server clusters .\ntypically , a windows server 2003 and later dns namespace is deployed to mirror an active directory forest and domain infrastructure . in such a deployment , a partition of the dns namespace is set aside for active directory , where a dns domain name such as urltoken is used support the active directory forest root domain , and then subdomains of this name are created to suit additional active directory domains as needed .\nthe root directory of your website is the content that loads when visitors access your domain name in a web browser . the most obvious consequence of this is that you need to put your\nindex file\nin your website ' s root directory for visitors to see your site at all ( more info ) .\neach root and link in a namespace has a physical representation on an ntfs volume on each root server that hosts the namespace . the dfs root corresponds to a shared folder , known as the root folder , on the root server . when you use the dfs tools to add links to the root , dfs creates special folders under each root folder . these folders , called link folders , are actually reparse points , and they display an error message similar to the following message if you try to access them on the local server :\nactive directory uses dns as its domain controller location mechanism and leverages the namespace design of dns in the design of active directory domain names . as a result , dns is positioned within the discoverability and logical structure components of active directory technology components .\nsee \u201chow root scalability mode works\u201d for information about a special mode in which domain - based root servers discover namespace changes by contacting the closest domain controller .\nroot scalability mode reduces network traffic to the pdc emulator master at the expense of faster updates to all root servers . updates are still made to the dfs object in active directory on the pdc emulator master , but root servers do not discover those changes until the updated dfs object replicates ( using active directory replication ) to the closest domain controller for each root server . after root scalability mode is enabled , clients might have an inconsistent view of the namespace until the most up - to - date version of the dfs object is replicated to all domain controllers and the dfs root servers poll a domain controller to discover the changes .\nthe microsoft - specific subdomain enables location of domain controllers that have specific roles in the active directory domain or forest . resource records for the dns root domain of a new active directory forest are stored in a _ msdcs zone instead of a subdomain , and that zone is stored in the forest - wide application directory partition .\nl + f is not part of the filesystem hierarchy standard and is not actually a standard directory for linux setups , just a directory the filesystem creates for recovery .\na related shortcut is to type cd ~ user _ name . in this case , cd will change the working directory to the home directory of the specified user .\nthe term root used here shouldn ' t be confused with the / root folder found on some unix operating systems , where it ' s instead of the home directory of a specific user account ( which is sometimes called the root account ) . in a sense , though , since it ' s the main folder for that specific user , you could refer to it as the root folder .\nroot is the user name or account that by default has access to all commands and files on a linux or other unix - like operating system . it is also referred to as the root account , root user and the superuser .\ncontent of the files that are expected to grow can be found under this directory .\nactive directory resolves domain object names to object records through requests that are received by domain controllers either as ldap search requests or as modify requests to the active directory database .\nthe following table describes the physical components in the active directory / dns physical structure .\nthe above example would change the working directory to the hope subdirectory if it exists .\nfor a file , read permission allows you to view the contents of the file . for a directory , read permission allows you to list the directory ' s contents .\nthe dfs object is not up - to - date when the root server polls a domain controller . this can be caused by active directory replication latency or failure .\nyour primary domain name ' s root directory is the root of the hosting account , which can be symbolized as a single forward slash ( i . e .\n/\nwithout the quotation marks ) , or as an entirely blank field .\nthe unix account , having the username \u201croot , \u201d that allows administrator privileges .\nany universal naming convention ( unc ) path that starts with a dfs root .\nthe following sections describe each of the physical structures and caches on root servers .\nthe domain controller returns a list of root targets defined for the requested namespace .\nadding , changing , or removing root targets , links , and link targets .\nwhen you add a new root target to an existing domain - based namespace , you specify an existing shared folder or create a new shared folder to use as the root . dfs creates the link folders on the new root target after the root server obtains the dfs metadata by polling the pdc emulator master ( or the closest domain controller if root scalability mode is enabled ) . when a root server obtains the dfs metadata after polling and detects that a link has been removed , the root server removes the reparse point and the link folder for the deleted link .\nthe client checks its referral cache to determine if an existing stand - alone root referral is in the cache . if the root referral is in the cache , the client proceeds to step 5 . if the referral is not in the cache , the client connects to the ipc $ shared folder of the root server in the context of the localsystem account and sends a root referral request . the root server responds with a root referral so that all future requests are funneled through dfs .\nin biology , the part of a plant that grows downward and holds the plant in place , absorbs water and minerals from the soil , and often stores food . the main root of a plant is called the primary root ; others are called secondary roots . the hard tip is called the root cap , which protects the growing cells behind it . root hairs increase the root ' s absorbing surface .\nthe starting point of the dfs namespace . the root is often used to refer to the namespace as a whole . a root maps to one or more root targets , each of which corresponds to a shared folder on a separate server . the dfs root must reside on an ntfs volume . a dfs root has one of the following formats : \\ \\ servername \\ rootname or \\ \\ domainname \\ rootname .\nin some operating systems , files can be stored in the root directory , like the c : / drive in windows , but some oss don ' t support that .\n) . gaining access to a file in the hierarchy requires identifying all the directories / folders in the path from the root directory / folder to that file . in dos and windows , the command line symbol for the root directory is a backslash ( \\ ) . in unix / linux , it is a slash ( / ) . see\nis a root for \u201crooting beginners\u201d and those who want to keep as close to stock as possible . cf - root is meant to be used in combination with stock\nanyone - when using a mac client , i am continuously getting the\ncouldn & # 39 ; t stat remote file : no such file or directory\nerror at the root directory . how would i fix this ? hope to hear from anyone . thanks\nfor stand - alone namespaces , the dfs metadata is stored in the registry of the root server . for domain - based namespaces , dfs metadata is stored in active directory . root servers also keep the dfs metadata for each namespace in a memory cache .\nthe physical structure of active directory information in dns is represented in dns zones and resource records , which , in turn , are typically stored in active directory as active directory\u2013integrated dns zones . the dns zones that support active directory domains can also be stored in standard , file - based , dns zones . in addition , the dns dynamic update protocol is utilized by active directory in order to make the registration of domain controller dns resource records automatic .\ndns zones stored in application directory partitions cannot be accessed by windows 2000 server domain controllers .\nthe directory command lists the names and sizes of all files located on a particular disk .\nin this lesson , i will introduce your first three commands : pwd ( print working directory ) , cd ( change directory ) , and ls ( list files and directories ) .\nexplanation : starting from the student directory , we would first have to move up the filesystem tree ( using the\n. .\nnotation ) to the directory called\nusers\nbefore we could descend to the directory called\njon\n. the path would be :\ndns application directory partition for each domain in the forest . dns zones stored in this application directory partition are replicated to all dns servers running on domain controllers in the domain . for the forest root domain , this dns application directory partition is created when you first install the dns server service on a windows server 2003 or later domain controller in the forest .\nyou can find the generated world in the output directory . you have to copy this folder to the \u201csaves\u201d folder in root of minecraft . you can usually find it at \u201cc : \\ users \\ < username > \\ appdata \\ roaming \\ . minecraft\ndirectory .\nfor more information about how domain - based root servers discover changes to the dfs object in active directory , see \u201chow dfs discovers changes to the namespace\u201d later in this section .\nthe term root may also be relative to whatever location you ' re talking about .\nthe word root , when used by itself , refers to the root user or root account , i . e . , the system administrator ' s account , which is the only user that has complete access to every command and file on the system .\nso bower _ components should rather be part of resolve . root instead of modulesdirectories ?\ndfs administrators must be members of the local administrators group on each of the root servers to add or delete links , link targets , roots , and root targets . *\nfor a file , execute permission allows you to run the file , if it is an executable program , or script . note that file execute permission is irrelevant for non executable files . for a directory , execute permission allows you to refer to the contents of the directory . without execute permission on a directory , read and write permissions within that directory are limited .\nif the pdc emulator master is unavailable when a root server attempts polling , the root server will poll its closest domain controller . if the dfs object has replicated from the pdc emulator master to the domain controller closest to the root server , the root server receives the up - to - date version of the dfs object at the next polling .\nthe net logon service registers dns resource records on behalf of the active directory domain controller in the dns zone with the same name as the active directory domain hosted by the domain controller .\nfor example : the default root directory of iis on windows is c : \\ inetpub \\ wwwroot and with this setup , a user does not have access to c : \\ windows but has access to c : \\ inetpub \\ wwwroot \\ news and any other directories and files under the root directory ( provided that the user is authenticated via the acls ) .\nyou can now run the command ' mean - scaffold ' from the directory of your choice .\nenvironment variable ( usually your home directory ) . if the part before the first slash is \u2018\ncommon linux commands you need to use in single - user modes are located under this directory .\nsir could you please explain the difference between base _ directory and home _ directory . i\u2019m getting confused in the switches ( - b , - d and - m ) of \u201cuseradd\u201d command .\n. . . and we can always access the subdirectories of our home directory by placing the tilde as the first component of the directory name . for instance , if your documents folder is named / home / username / documents , you can always move into that directory using the command :\nto the shell . the tilde character ( ~ ) is unix shorthand for your home directory .\nactive directory domains have two types of names : dns names and netbios names . in general , both names are visible to end users . the dns names of active directory domains include two parts , a prefix and a suffix . the dns prefix is the first label in the dns name of the domain . the suffix is the name of the active directory forest root domain .\nwhen all root servers and domain controllers are running windows server 2003 , you can use the / purgewin2kstaticsitetable parameter in dfsutil . exe to remove site information from the dfs object in active directory . we recommend using this method to decrease the size of the dfs object in active directory .\nin summary , delegation enables name resolution in a descending direction from the root of the hierarchy , and forwarders enable name resolution in a ascending direction toward the root of the hierarchy .\nthe client requests a root referral for the \\ \\ contoso . com \\ public namespace .\ncreates a new dfs link or adds targets to an existing link in a dfs root .\nmodifies information about cached referrals on a client for a given dfs root or link path .\nwhen the dfs service starts on the root server ( when the server reboots , for example ) , the dfs service polls the pdc emulator master . on the next polling interval , the root server polls the closest domain controller to get an initial copy of the dfs metadata . this behavior occurs because the root scalability setting is stored in the dfs object in active directory , so when a root server first starts up , it polls the pdc emulator master , determines that root scalability mode is enabled , and begins polling the domain controller at regular intervals .\ni apologize for the delay in responding , it seems i missed this topic & # 39 ; s unread status & # 33 ; sorry about that . the error you are getting usually results from an ntfs permissions issue . perhaps your account at the server doesn & # 39 ; t have full read / list directory filesystem rights to the sftp root . have you checked that the ntfs permissions for this directory are set correctly ? also , the above assumes that an sftp root directory is configured at the server in the first place . i . e . , that your sftp root is somewhere in the filesystem , and not the\nsuper - root\nin which the sftp server presents you with a list of drives ( a : , c : , d : , etc ) . do you experience this problem in the super - root directory , i . e . that root where you expect to see a list of drives ?\nto accomplish the task with the rmdir command . note that you have to rmdir the bar subdirectory before you can rmdir the foo directory . alternately , you could remove the foo directory with the command\nwe can go on about the virtues of root access ad infinitum , but we\u2019ll stop for now because we sense you salivating at the prospect of root access and what you can do with your device once root is achieved . head to the links below to begin the journey .\na tree metaphor is utilized to describe file system paths within a directory ( levine , & young , 2004 ) . a directory on a computer\u2019s hard drive begins at \u201croot\u201d ( levine , & young , 2004 ) . the root directory is \u201cthe\u201d directory on the computer\u2019s \u201chard drive\u201d and , as such , it is the storage unit for all the information on the computer\u2019s \u201cdisk\u201d ( levine , & young , 2004 , p . 93 ) . a file system path name begins at \u201croot\u201d ( levine , & young , 2004 ) . following a file system path , a computer\u2019s operating system , is able to locate a specific file ( levine , & young , 2004 ) .\nroot scalability mode is enabled . in this case , root servers obtain the dfs metadata from the closest domain controller every hour , so you must factor in an additional one - hour delay plus the time required for active directory replication to replicate the updated dfs object to each domain controller .\nthe client connects to the root server and navigates the subfolders under the root folder . when a client encounters a link folder , the root server sends a status _ path _ not _ covered status message to the client , indicating that this is a link folder that requires redirection .\ndns application directory partition for any domain controller that is enlisted in its replication scope . this type of dns application directory partition does not exist by default and must be created . dns zones stored in this application directory partition are replicated to all dns servers running on domain controller that enlist in the partition .\nnetwork hosts and services use the dns locator mechanism to locate domain controllers in the active directory forest .\nactive directory clients and domain controllers can dynamically register their dns names using a dns server that is not authoritative for the dns name of the active directory domain . the dns server used by these clients will refer the registration to the dns server that is authoritative for the name of the active directory domain .\nwhat ' s actually happening is the dot represents the\nassumed\ndirectory ; it ' s a placeholder , and you can use the dot anywhere in a directory name . so , the command :\n. . . which will place us in the directory one level above the subdirectory documents \u2014 in other words , the current directory . note that this will only work if the subdirectory documents already exists .\nconcept : the unix filesystem is hierarchical ( resembling a tree structure ) . the tree is anchored at a place called the root , designated by a slash\n/\n. every item in the unix filesystem tree is either a file , or a directory . a directory is like a container . a directory can contain files , and other directories . a directory contained within another is called the child of the other . a directory in the filesystem tree may have many children , but it can only have one parent . a file can hold information , but cannot contain other files , or directories .\nthe update process for domain - based namespaces is more complex because there are multiple locations of the dfs metadata \u2014 the dfs metadata is stored in the dfs object in active directory on each domain controller and is stored in a memory cache on multiple root servers . to ensure that all root servers discover changes to the namespace , dfs uses two methods of keeping root servers up to date :\nthe part of a tooth below the gum . the root anchors the tooth to the jawbone .\nresolve . root should work as expected . i think there is another problem in your config .\nthe distributed file system ( dfs ) service is running on all domain controllers and root servers .\nthe following figure illustrates volume e : \\ on the local storage of a root server . the volume contains root folder and link folders for the \\ \\ contoso . com \\ public namespace .\nthe cluster service creates an smb shared folder on the root folder in the shared cluster storage .\ndfs creates the internal data structures necessary for the dfs service to provide referrals for this root .\nreturns the information about cached referrals on a client for a given dfs root or link path .\nthe name of any of these top level directories in the root directory is typically preceded by a forward slash when discussing them . this absolute pathname designation is used in order to avoid confusion with directories with similar names located elsewhere in the system , e . g . , / bin and / usr / local / bin . an absolute pathname , also called a full pathname , specifies the location of a directory or file in relation to the root directory and thus always begins with a forward slash .\nthe following example shows how to walk a directory tree by using recursion . the recursive approach is elegant but has the potential to cause a stack overflow exception if the directory tree is large and deeply nested .\nthe rm command , used with the - r option can also be used to remove directories . the rm - r command will first remove the contents of the directory , and then remove the directory itself .\nthis update process can cause an increased load on the pdc emulator master in namespaces that have more than 16 root targets and in namespaces that change frequently . in these environments , we recommend enabling root scalability mode . for more information , see \u201chow root scalability mode works\u201d later in this section .\neven if the dfs metadata ( stored in a memory cache on root servers and present in the dfs object in active directory on domain controllers ) is identical and up - to - date , dfs root servers and domain controllers can provide outdated domain - based root referrals until those referrals expire or are cleared from the domain - based root referral cache . on the other hand , link referrals are up - to - date as soon as the root server receives an updated copy of the dfs object . after the root servers and domain controllers begin providing up - to - date referrals , clients might continue to use outdated referrals until the referrals expire or are flushed from the client\u2019s referral cache ."]}
{"id": 56502, "summary": [{"text": "infibulation is the surgical removal of the external female genitalia and the suturing of the vulva .", "topic": 28}, {"text": "it can also refer to placing a clasp through the foreskin in men . ", "topic": 4}], "title": "infibulation", "paragraphs": ["eighteenth century : doctors such as campe , jaeger and vogel support infibulation as a means to stop masturbation . male infibulation by dingwall m . a .\nmy foreskin has an infibulation piercing and is connected to the front of my lori . masturbation is still possible with infibulation piercings and with locking rings in place ,\nwestley , david m . ( 1999 )\nfemale circumcision and infibulation in africa ,\ninfibulation and female circumcision : a study of a little - known custom . - pubmed - ncbi\nperhaps infibulation represents a primitive effort to prevent evil spirits from entering the woman ' s body her vagina . belief in evil spirits is part of almost every religion , and infibulation may be an example of an ancient superstitution .\ndata on the 167 deliveries showed that 94 women had undergone infibulation , 36 had undergone different forms of fgm , and 37 had no form of fgm . for women with infibulation or an intermediate form of fgm , defibulation was performed before every birth . re - infibulation was carried out between 2 hours and 40 days after the birth .\nthe researchers also pointed out that the practice of re - infibulation represented \u201ca considerable source of income for the midwives\u201d .\nwhen deliveries are performed in a hospital , the infibulation is spared by enlarging the vaginal orifice with one or more deep episiotomies . to preserve the infibulation , the physician often has to perform an episiotomy when , ordinarily , it would be unnecessary .\nonce the bargain has been made , the bridegroom ' s mother or sister examines the prospective bride to be sure the infibulation is intact . little attention is given to the hymen , which , indeed , would be difficult to visualize behind the infibulation .\nsince 2014 though , the most severe form of infibulation has been illegal in the puntland region - thanks to a presidential decree .\nthe cutting ranges from a clitoridectomy , partial to total removal of the clitoris , to infibulation , removal of all the external genitalia .\nwhat made you want to look up infibulation ? please tell us where you read or heard it ( including the quote , if possible ) .\nhemorrhage and infection sometimes occur when infibulation is carried out in the bush . fortunately , despite the crude methods employed , both complications are rare .\nlarge , painful suprapubic inclusions cysts sometimes form after infibulation and can be easily excised . in similar fashion , unsightly hypertrophic scars also may require excision .\npieters g , lowenfels ab . infibulation in the horn of africa . n y state j med 1977 ; 77 ( 5 ) : 729 - 31 .\nthe article is originally from urltoken accessed on 2005 - 12 - 30 . the title may be \u201cinfibulation explained\u201d , written by robert pinkerton , dated about 1999 .\ntwelfth century b . c . e . : per mensius , infibulation was at least in practice to the time of the siege of troy . chastity safeguards by anonymous .\nwhy was this mutilative procedure adopted by a whole population group ? hygienic reason seem unlikely because , if anything , infibulation makes personal hygiene more difficult . cosmetic reasons can be discounted since the operation does nothing to increase the attractiveness of the pudendal region . the operation would certainly make the woman less sexually active , since satisfactory coitus is almost impossible after infibulation .\nmustafa , a . z . : female circumcision and infibulation in the sudan , journal . obs . & gynaec . brit . comm . , v73 : 302 ( 1966 ) .\nas might be expected , accidental injuries to the vagina and the bladder during separation of the infibulation at the time of the delivery are frequent and these injuries often cause troublesome vesicovaginal fistulas .\nthe only source for male infibulation that can be considered reliable , that i have encountered , is eric john dingwall ' s male infibulation ( 1925 ) . the anonymous praeputii incision , new york ( panurge press : 1931 ) , discusses it in two chapters . but after that , reliability drops off in favor of titillation . in any event , it is of no consequence .\n1 . berggren v , salam ga , bergstr\u00f6m gs et al . an explorative study of sudanese midwives\u2019 motives , perceptions and experiences of re - infibulation after birth . midwifery 2004 ; 20 : 299\u2013311 .\n1876 - 1892 : dr . yellowees declared that he performed infibulation operations by passing metal safety pins through the foreskin . masturbation , the history of a great terror by jean stengers and anne van neck .\nup to fourth century c . e . : fragmented accounts given in the second century and after by celsus and oribasius , giving descriptions of the reasons and operation . male infibulation by dingwall m . a .\nother ritual sexual operations sometimes performed in africa include male and female circumcision , clitoridectomy , and ritual excision of the labia . these operations differ from infibulation in that they do not attempt to cover the vaginal orifice .\nseventeenth century : surgeon , dionis , describes the \u201cbouclement de garcons\u201d ( the male ring ) piercing chastity during the reign of louis xiv , written beginning of eighteenth century . male infibulation by dingwall m . a .\n1991 , will self , the quantity theory of insanity : when janner wasn\u2019t telling me about infibulation among the tuareg or shan propitiation ceremonies , he was sharing with me the fruits of his concerted observation of reigate society .\nthese example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word ' infibulation . ' views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of merriam - webster or its editors . send us feedback .\n. inspection of the genitals reveals the typical partially closed vaginal orifice and the patient will give a history of a ritual operation in childhood . separation of the infibulation will be necessary to alleviate the gynecologic problem or to allow vaginal delivery .\nwhere did such an unusual custom arise ? since early arabian writers do mention infibulation and clitoridectomy , it seems likely that infibulation originated in southern arabia and from there spread to africa . for hundreds of years these two regions , although separated by the gulf of aden , have had close contact so that the custom could have spread along well - established trade route . high mountains and an almost impenetrable desert would have prevented this strange procedure from spreading into northern arabia and the yemen .\nthe piercing or piercings involved getting two piercings , one on either side of the foreskin both running in my case from left to right . the idea being that a single ring can eventually be used as a form of foreskin infibulation , once the piercings are fully healed .\nas it stands my cock is quite sensitive after years of denial and chastity of one form or another , so i do climax quite easily even with the infibulation but it ' s not exactly completely satisfying and can often feel more like ruined orgasm rather than a full and satisfying climax .\ntype iii \u2014 narrowing of the vaginal orifice with creation of a covering seal by cutting and appositioning the labia minora and / or the labia majora , with or without excision of the clitoris ( infibulation ) . when it is important to distinguish between variations in infibulations , the following subdivisions are proposed :\nin somali the usual age of girls at the time of marriage is from 12 - 16 years , or nearly a decade after infibulation . polygamy is still practiced and divorce is easy to obtain . marriages are arranged by the family of the bride in exchange for a gift , usually money or livestock .\nit seems that the resurgence of infibulation was most widely practiced in germany around the end of the eighteenth century . doctors campe and vogel felt piercing the flesh of the foreskin and , once healed , installing an iron ring was appropriate for \u201cdifficult cases . \u201d keep in mind , that these operations were performed non - consensually on children .\n1910 : \u201cself pollution : when everything else fails , we have no hesitation in recommending surgical treatment . this is of various kinds , from repeated blistering to that ancient operation which latin writers tell was practiced upon singers of the roman stage , called infibulation . \u201d know thyself : nature\u2019s secrets revealed by bishop fallows and dr . truitt .\nthe practice of fgm is painful , harmful and incredibly dangerous in any form , but the most severe and debilitating type \u2013 infibulation \u2013 is so shocking , it ' s difficult to even read about . i travelled to addis ababa in ethiopia to meet with victims of the horrific practice - and the campaigners who are desperately trying to stop it .\ninfibulation is the term given to a primitive sexual operation in which the labia are approximated to obstruct the vagina . the custom persists in the horn of africa and southern arabia despite the obvious psychologic , obstetric , and gynecological problems that it creates . it can only be hoped that with increasing education and social enlightenment this mutative procedure will soon be abandoned .\nthe most destructive type of female genital mutilation or cutting in the world heatlth organisation classification is type iii , which is also called infibulation . it is estimated that about 15 % of all women who have undergone fgm / c have been infibulated . in order for infibulated women to give birth vaginally , the stitched area must be opened with a knife or scissors .\nalthough only an estimated 15 - 20 % of all women who experience genital mutilation undergo type iii , in certain countries such as djibouti , somalia and sudan the proportion is 80 - 90 % . infibulation is practised on a smaller scale in parts of egypt , eritrea , ethiopia , gambia , kenya and mali , and may occur in other communities where information is lacking or still incomplete .\nthe interviews and observations indicate that most of the midwives performed re - infibulation . even midwives who expressed their dislike of the practice claimed that , if they did not perform it , somebody else would do so and would make a poor job of it . the midwives said that the procedure was often performed outside the hospital , in the home of the midwife or in the woman\u2019s home .\ntrue infibulation is , of course , both older and more widely - spread than ancient rome . indeed , its origins are lost in the mists of the past . it is reported , with varying degrees of reliability , in ancient egypt , in western india up to the turn of the 20th century , common era , and in southeast asia up to the turn of the twentieth century , common era .\ngiven that i have gone through a range of cbxxxs and a birdlocked i feel that even though infibulation isn ' t foolproof it can be a good form of chastity in the sense that is a constant reminder that your cock does not belong to you , it also makes having a fully satisfying orgasm next to impossible and it will also makes any attempt to have penetrative sex an uncomfortable if not painful experience .\nthe operation is performed by a male nurse who has been recognized as having the necessary skill to do the procedure . usually about a dozen children from four to eight years old are treated per session . the operations are often done on sunday , a working day for moslems . quite frequently , as infibulation is proceeding in one corner of the operation room , a group of young boys will be circumcised in the same room by a second team .\ninfibulation also reciprocally impinges upon the monthly problem of menstrual sanitation : if tampons are to be used for menstrual sanitation , this inflexibility dictates that the fibule be a padlock . the key holder must release the padlock to allow tampons to be inserted and removed / replaced . on the other hand , a solid fixed ring equally inflexibly dictates the use of external napkins , for what bars entry to a penis or dildo , also bars entry to a tampon .\nin the arid , poverty - stricken\nhorn of africa\na remarkable gynecological custom called infibulation persists . jutting out into the indian ocean , this part of africa is separated from the remainder of the continent by desert to the north , mountains to the west , and by the tsetse - fly belt in the south . here , some 5 million isolated inhabitants of somalia eke out a marginal living by following their herds of sheep , camel , and cattle in search of pasture and water .\nthe objective of this study was to explore midwives\u2019 motives for re - infibulation after delivery and to assess the context of this practice [ 1 ] . the principal investigator performed daytime observations of the overall context of 167 deliveries and took field - notes of what took place in the delivery wards of two public hospitals in the khartoum area during regular visits between september 2001 and may 2003 . these observations were followed by in - depth interviews with 17 women who worked as midwives at the same two hospitals .\nmale infibulation involves pulling the foreskin of the penis over the glans and piercing the foreskin through both sides , vertically or horizontally . in theory , this type of foreskin piercing secures the prepuce like a hood over the glans , making arousal painful and erection impossible . the procedure was usually performed with needle followed by thread until healed , at which point a ring or fibula pin would be directly inserted . ( sometimes , the \u201cjewelry\u201d would be inserted immediately after or as part of the piercing process . )\nhow infibulation was invented or discovered , no one knows . as was said , supra , it is known to be older and more widely - spread than the roman empire at its height . obviously , it has had to wait for lock technology to catch up , to make it fully a practical proposition , for it is to be inferred that usually it was an affair of a fixed ring , hence a long - term proposition . though this need no longer be the case , certain considerations govern the selection of a padlock for this purpose .\nas do many other medical terms , infibulation derives from latin roots , here the transitive first - conjugation verb \u201cinfibulare\u201d meaning to fasten with a fibula . a \u201cfibula\u201d was a metal clasp like our modern safety pin . indeed , fibulae were used for most of the purposes for which we use safety - pins today , and for two other purposes as well : the first was to set the folds in the flowing garments of roman antiquity . the second was to preserve \u201cchastity\u201d by temporarily preventing sexual intercourse ; how that is done , is the theme of this paper .\ntrue infibulation prerequisitely requires piercing . full technics of piercing at the necessary points , including full sterilization / sanitation protocol , are set forth in piercing fans international quarterly ( p . f . i quarterly ) : for the labia majora # 9 , page 10ff , and # 45 page 26ff ; for the labia minora also known as the nymphae , # 37 page 18ff . failure to fulfill these scrupulously , entrains risk to the subject of infection , and the lesser risk that the procedure shall be unsuccessful . if the services of a professional piercer are available , it were better to utilize these .\nas a footnote , it would seem logical that the \u201cprince albert\u201d was first practiced as a form of infibulation on circumcised men , however a clear cut example , describing the practice or of the use of the name prince albert , has not been traced prior to the art of pierced penises and decorative tattoos by doug malloy . so far , american books on the history of circumcision ( where the operation is widely practiced ) have yielded no concrete references . exploration of lgbt archives and the leather archives in chicago \u2014 a museum dedicated to the leather and sm communities \u2014 should be under taken for possible references prior to the 1970s . the smoking gun is out there \u2014 it just hasn\u2019t been found .\nit ' s almost unimaginable that a practice so agonising and so brutal still goes on in parts of the world . but it does , and tomorrow , the uk will host the first ever girl summit \u2013 aimed at ending all forms of fgm and forced marriage ( in the uk and worldwide ) within a generation . for some girls however , it will be too late . one of these girls is uban , 16 , from the somali region of ethiopia , who i met in addis ababa . here , she shares her personal experience of fgm \u2013 and tells us why she is fighting on behalf of other girls for this inhumane procedure to be eradicated once and for all .\ni was circumcised at 10 years old . it was a shock \u2013 i had no idea it was going to happen to me . i was playing with my friends , when the adults asked one friend to leave . she went first . all four of us went through it on the same day . i was given a ' sunna ' circumcision , which meant skin was cut from around my clitoris , and the tip of my clitoris was removed . it ' s widely practised in the somali region of ethiopia ( where i come from ) and was done in a medical centre .\nbecause of my experience , i want to study and become a doctor . i ' m in school now and run a club there \u2013 and on weekends too . girls from different schools and areas join \u2013 sometimes up to 350 girls attend each weekend club . during the sessions , i tell them about my experiences and why we should try and stop harmful practices like fgm once and for all .\nwhen i asked my mother why she allowed this to happen to me , she said she did it so i could find a husband . but now , i don ' t want to focus on husbands or men \u2013 my education is what matters to me . i want to teach other young girls the same thing too .\nacross the world , 8000 women and girls are at risk of mutilation every single day . in england and wales , an estimated 66 , 000 women are living with the consequences of fgm and more than 20 , 000 girls are at risk every year .\nas part of the summit , the government is asking people to pledge their support through social media with the hashtag # girlsummit and they have created the world ' s first\ninstagram documentary\nin honour of girls affected by child , early and forced marriage and fgm .\ninternational development secretary justine greening said :\nit ' s fantastic to see so many people coming together to show their support for girls . there are too many girls around the world who are being denied the freedom to control their bodies and their futures . the girl summit is helping to drive momentum towards this unique opportunity that we have to end harmful practices such as fgm and child marriage within a generation .\ncosmopolitan participates in various affiliate marketing programs , which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites .\n\u00a92018 hearst magazines uk is the trading name of the national magazine company ltd , 72 broadwick street , london , w1f 9ep . registered in england 112955 . all rights reserved .\nthe story of an imaginary word that managed to sneak past our editors and enter the dictionary .\ntake this quiz and discover 12 words for things you didn ' t know had words .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 1 / / en\nurltoken\ntype 1 fgm clitoridectomy : partial or total removal of the clitoris ( a small , sensitive and erectile part of the female genitals ) and , in very rare cases , only the prepuce ( the fold of skin surrounding the clitoris ) . this practice is extremely painful and distressing , damages sexually sensitive skin and is an infection risk .\ntype 2 fgm excision : partial or total removal of the clitoris and the labia minora , with or without excision of the labia majora ( the labia are the \u2018lips\u2019 that surround the vagina ) . this practice is extremely painful and distressing , damages sexually sensitive skin and is an infection risk .\ntype 4 fgm other : all other harmful procedures to the female genitalia for non - medical purposes , e . g . pricking , piercing , incising , scraping , stretching and cauterising the genital area . daughters of eve are interested in furthering understanding and recognition of the forms of mutilation which are currently categorised as\ntype 4\n. by developing better descriptions and definitions we believe we can help women and healthcare workers to deal with rarer forms of fgm . if you have expertise or information which could help , please contact us .\nthe stitching together of the vulva , often after a clitoridectomy , leaving a small opening for the passage of urine and menstrual blood .\nurltoken unabridged based on the random house unabridged dictionary , \u00a9 random house , inc . 2018\nof girls , as it is a substance not subject to corruption , they use the fibres of the asbestos .\nwas practiced in two ways , \u2014by a ring through the prepuce or by a bandage around it .\nnew york state journal of medicine , volume 77 , number 6 : pages 729 - 31 , april 1977 .\nguy pieters , m . d . albert b . lowenfels , m . d . , f . a . c . s .\nin somaliland and the southern tip of the arabian peninsula , the procedure has been freely performed on prepubertal girls and , therefore , at present there are millions of women whose external genitalia have been altered . indeed , anthropologists call the\nthe land of the sewn women\n.\na local anesthetic is injected into the labia and the base of the clitoris . then , using curved scissors , a small strip of labia is cut away on both sides leaving two raw surfaces about 2 to 3 cm . in length and 3 to 4 mm . in width . the labia are then sutured together with catgut and silk so that the vaginal orifice is narrowed to about the size of a pencil . complications such as infection or hemorrhage are rare , although sometimes the raw surfaces do separate .\nno matter how virile the husband , consummation of the marriage is nearly impossible because of the surgically created barrier . therefore , in most marriages , the husband or one his female relatives will enlarge the vaginal opening with a small knife so that sexual intercourse can take place . it is the responsibility of the husband ' s female relatives to examine the bride a few weeks after the marriage , and if necessary , to enlarge the vaginal opening to permit intercourse .\nfollowing a hospital delivery the patient insists that the vaginal orifice be tightly closed so that her husband will not repudiate her . if the resuturing of the episiotomy is unsatisfactory or if the opening is too large , the woman will invariably return for a plastic surgery .\nif the vagina has been closed too tightly hematocolpos will develop at the time of onset of menstruation and must be relieved by opening the adherent labia .\nurinary retention is another complication that results from obstruction of the external orifice . stones formed in the vagina and the patient also suffered from pyelonephritis .\nde villeneuve , a . : etude sur une coutome somalie , les femmes cousues ,\nthis page was last edited on 12 september 2017 , at 20 : 53 .\ntext is available under the creative commons attribution - sharealike license ; additional terms may apply . by using this site , you agree to the terms of use and privacy policy .\nwe use cookies to enhance your experience on our website . this website uses cookies that provide targeted advertising and which track your use of this website . by clicking \u2018continue\u2019 or by continuing to use our website , you are agreeing to our use of cookies . you can change your cookie settings at any time .\nthe practice of excising the clitoris and labia of a girl or woman and stitching together the edges of the vulva to prevent sexual intercourse . it is traditional in some north - eastern african cultures but is highly controversial .\nstay up to date with our latest news and receive new words updates , blog posts , and more .\nin this article we explore how to impress employers with a spot - on cv .\narchaic words have a charm that never fades away , from french sounding to wondrously mysterious ones .\nclosure of the vaginal vestibule by creating a fusion of the labia majora ; typically done after excision of the labia minora and clitoris and incision of the labia majora to create raw surfaces that can be surgically joined by pinning so that they will eventually grow together ; done for cultural , not medical , reasons . see also : female circumcision .\n[ l . infibulo , to pin or clasp together , to join surgically ( celsus ) , fr . in - + fibula , pin , clasp ]\n) the act of buckling or fastening as if with buckles , particularly the practice of fastening the prepuce or labia minora together to prevent coitus .\n( 1 ) the masochistic stabbing of oneself with sharp objects ( e . g . , pins , needles , razors , etc . ) in the genitals to evoke sexual pleasure and pain .\nclosure of the vaginal vestibule by creating a fusion of the labia majora ; typically done after excision of the labia minora and clitoris and incision of the labia majora to create raw surfaces that can be surgically joined by pinning so that they will eventually grow together ; done for cultural , not medical , reasons . see also : female circumcision\na procedure where the tissue around the vagina is sewn shut , leaving only a small opening for the passage of urine and menstrual blood .\n, where the clitoris is removed and both the inner and outer labia are stitched together , leaving a small opening for menstrual / urine flow .\nappeared in the form of apposition of the labia minora and majora reducing the vaginal opening into a sluice that would just let menses trickle out ( figure 2 and figure 3 ) .\nand reinfibulation ( usually after giving birth ) are forms of female genital mutilation and therefore illegal , an opposite intervention to female genitals , called defibulation , is legal and may be necessary .\nof females : a general consideration of the problem and a clinical study of the complications in sudanese women .\n, or who type iii , ( 6 ) sunna cutting corresponds to who type i , meaning the clitoris is partly or totally removed .\n, and i inwardly wept as i read what is done to girls there and saw photos of this inhumane practice .\n, which is severe cutting all the way to the labia , and these practices are not all in the same place and have different histories .\n, or ' pharaonic circumcision ' , is usually performed on underage girls by traditional practitioners , who have no medical training .\nall content on this website , including dictionary , thesaurus , literature , geography , and other reference data is for informational purposes only . this information should not be considered complete , up to date , and is not intended to be used in place of a visit , consultation , or advice of a legal , medical , or any other professional .\nin the commonest form of this procedure the clitoris is held between the thumb and index finger , pulled out and amputated with one stroke of a sharp object . bleeding is usually stopped by packing the wound with gauzes or other substances and applying a pressure bandage . modern trained practitioners may insert one or two stitches around the clitoral artery to stop the bleeding .\ntype iv female genital mutilation encompasses a variety of procedures , most of which are self - explanatory . two procedures are described here .\nthe term\nangurya cuts\ndescribes the scraping of the tissue around the vaginal opening .\ngishiri cuts\nare posterior ( or backward ) cuts from the vagina into the perineum as an attempt to increase the vaginal outlet to relieve obstructed labour . they often result in vesicovaginal fistulae and damage to the anal sphincter .\nwhile the clitoris is the analogue of the glans penis , it should not be assumed that it is innervated in the same way . the evidence is that the glans clitoris is far more sensitive than the glans penis , and that the nearest analogue to the clitoris in sensitivity is the male foreskin .\namong the bedouins of israel none of the 37 women examined was mutilated . they all had only small scars on the prepuce of the clitoris and / or the upper 1 cm of the labia minora near the clitoral prepuce .\nasali a , khamaysi n , aburabia y , letzer s , halihal b , sadovsky m , et al . ritual female genital surgery among bedouin in israel . arch sex behav 1995 ; 24 : 571 - 5 .\nupon physical examination of the other group , ethiopian jews , which resides now in israel and performed female genital mutilation in ethiopia , 63 % of the women , who all claimed to have been circumcised , did not even have a scar ! 20 % had scars , in 7 % , one square centimeter of the labia minora was removed from beneath the clitoris and only 10 % demonstrated a real and severe form of female genital mutilation , total amputation of the clitoris .\nthis does not speak about the severity of fgm in any other community , and it does not in any way mitigate the human rights abuse of fgm .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\ncommunities that practice female genital mutilation report a variety of sociocultural reasons for continuing with it . seen from a human rights perspective , the practice reflects deep - rooted inequality between the sexes , and constitutes an extreme form of discrimination against women .\nfemale genital mutilation is nearly always carried out on minors and is therefore a violation of the rights of the child . the practice also violates the rights to health , security and physical integrity of the person , the right to be free from torture and cruel , inhuman or degrading treatment , and the right to life when the procedure results in death .\nfemale genital mutilation comprises all procedures involving partial or total removal of the external female genitalia or other injury to the female genital organs for non - medical reasons ( who , unicef , unfpa , 1997 ) .\nthe who / unicef / unfpa joint statement classified female genital mutilation into four types . experience with using this classification over the past decade has revealed the need to sub - divide these categories to capture more closely the variety of procedures .\nalthough the extent of genital tissue cutting generally increases from type i to iii , there are exceptions . severity and risk are closely related to the anatomical extent of the cutting , including both the type of fgm performed and the amount of tissue that is cut , which may vary between the types .\ntype iv comprises a variety of practices that do not involve removal of tissue from the genitals . though limited research has been carried out on type iv fgm , in general , these forms appear to be less associated with harm or risk than the types i , ii and iii , that all involve removal of genital tissue .\ntype i \u2014 partial or total removal of the clitoris and / or the prepuce ( clitoridectomy ) . when it is important to distinguish between the major variations of type i mutilation , the following subdivisions are proposed :\ntype ii \u2014 partial or total removal of the clitoris and the labia minora , with or without excision of the labia majora ( excision ) . when it is important to distinguish between the major variations that have been documented , the following subdivisions are proposed :\ntype iic , partial or total removal of the clitoris , the labia minora and the labia majora .\n\u2014 all other harmful procedures to the female genitalia for non - medical purposes , for example : pricking , piercing , incising , scraping and cauterization .\nwarning : the ncbi web site requires javascript to function . more . . .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nnew brunswick , n . j . : transaction books , 1993 . 298 pp . $ 34 . 95\nthe above text may be reposted , forwarded , or translated so long as it is presented as an integral whole with complete information about its author , date , place of publication , as well as the original url .\nnote : opinions expressed in comments are those of the authors alone and not necessarily those of daniel pipes . original writing only , please . comments are screened and in some cases edited before posting . reasoned disagreement is welcome but not comments that are scurrilous , off - topic , commercial , disparaging religions , or otherwise inappropriate . for complete regulations , see the\nguidelines for reader comments\n.\nall materials by daniel pipes on this site : \u00a9 1968 - 2018 daniel pipes . daniel . pipes @ urltoken and @ danielpipes\n( editor\u2019s note : this article was first published on october 17 , 2001 , in the point , the publication of the association of professional piercers . since part of bme\u2019s mandate is to create as comprehensive and well rounded an archive of body modification as possible , we feel these are important additions .\nthat explore the anthropological history behind many modern piercings . this is the first in that series . )\nironically , in recent times the male foreskin piercing is usually performed to enhance aesthetics and pleasure . most modern piercers find that typical foreskin piercings heal more quickly and with fewer complications when using barbells instead of rings .\nremember : the arabs , greeks and romans were not prudes . they infibulated not for fear of sin , but out of superstition and control . they believed young singers\u2019 voices could be kept pure and unchanged , that athletes and gladiators performed better chaste and , of course , slaves\u2019 sex members needed to be controlled for breeding , protection from stds , and the safety of non - slave women .\n1822 : a detailed account of dr . marx\u2019s encounter with a patient who had been infibulated several times appears in the gazette de sante .\n1926 : regarding prevention of masturbation : \u201cother physicians perforate the foreskin and introduce a ring . \u201d the sexual life of our time by i . bloch , m . d .\nmy usual disclaimer : i am not an anthropologist . from time to time , there will be errors . please be understanding and forth coming if you have information you would like to share .\nplease consider buying a membership to bme so we can continue bringing you articles like this one .\nto view photos of travels , tribal piercing and tattooing artifacts . he can also be found at\ngreat to see this here . it should be added that all of paul\u2019s articles and many more excellent features are available in the app\u2019s free archive of the point issues . here is the link : urltoken\na fascinating little article . i always enjoy a scholarly look at body modifications .\nunfortunately doug malloy\u2019s book is beyond out of print . i\u2019ve only known of one person who had a copy and he can\u2019t find it now . ( even jim ward doesn\u2019t have a copy ) .\numm\u2026 dear dreamy paul king \u2122 . . i have a copy of the art of pierced penises and decorative tattoos at my lovely xanadont estate\u2026 if you want to come over and look at it , i\u2019m sure i could arrange it . and by it , i mean the book . not\u2026 you know . . my weenie .\ni am currently liquidating most of my personal possessions as part of my leaving the business world and continuing my commitment to helping others in these difficult times through a non - profit organization i founded last year . as such , i would love to sell my copy to a generous person to whom it would matter that the funds would be supporting a good cause and who also might choose to publish online ( or assist me in doing so ) a scanned copy of the work so that it may be shared by all who seek it out . screw the copyrights i guess , and say hello to pirate bay !\nbme / news and modblog highlight only a small fraction of what bme has to offer . take our free tour and subscribe to bme for access to over 3 million body modification related photos , videos , and stories .\n{ i would like it done to myself as well . it just turns me on so much . that little head has controlled my life and now that . . . } \u2013\n{ i desperately want to have this beautiful body - enhancement but cannot do this myself as i am not skilled that way . is there anywhere to get . . . } \u2013\n{ this dude is amazing hot ! ! ! i ' m really into his tats , piercings and manboobs , and he has some of most incredible tits i ' ve ever seen on . . . } \u2013\n{ if he ' s happy that ' s what matters . if i could find someone to surgically remove my pinkies and the part of the hand they are attached . . . } \u2013\n{ i ' ve been at 1 inch for two years . no change in the jewelry i ' m using and i woke up this morning to my right love . . . } \u2013\n{ nice , is what i want to me\u2026 . . a clean and safety amputation . could you send me a contact to do my surgery ? } \u2013\n{ i met him in2011 and he was a great person i wish he was still alive and here r . i . p . catman } \u2013\n{ as a male in my 50s , i like this look and may decide on this than a ring . i have suggested to my wife we . . . } \u2013\n{ that ' s navel is huge ! ! ! ! i thought mine was big at 10 g . } \u2013\n{ i want to learn more about the eyeball tattoo . im incredibly intrigued and down to go where it is needed . i personally want a dark . . . } \u2013\n{ is me in the pic n no shit invilved as the piercing is not even close to the ass . n yes if i try to . . . } \u2013\n{ am very interrested in europe . . . . can u get me into a contact pls ? } \u2013\n{ hey kelly wells i see you said you have a bifurcation and dont regret it . i turn 33 in a few days and want to . . . } \u2013\n{ hope you ' re still around and ok , newsight . . . . . . } \u2013\n{ just wanted to say that have subscribed to bme , several times and posted pix . have a bifurcation of cock , numerous piercings , suspension , branding , cutting , etc . . . . } \u2013\n{ hi i just recently ask my gay friend to use his cigarette to burn my penis frenulum and what will happen to the skin it . . . } \u2013\n{ angers me how people are getting microdermals instead of a wedding ring . you get married for love , not for a trend . } \u2013\n{ looks great . i keep trying to convince my wife to get it done . i would too of course . as a middle aged couple it would . . . } \u2013\n{ great pic of a split penis . i wouldn ' t have any problem peeing or ejaculating my cum } \u2013\n{ op here ! 10 + years later . . . here ' s a short update : the reaction got worse ! it itched like hell . i couldn ' t stop scratching it and therefore it scabbed . . . } \u2013\n{ i ' m alive . . . didn ' t die . . . had a friend i worked with at the time cut the excess off and sewed me closed . my ears now don ' t . . . } \u2013\n{ how much would it cost , in theory , for both eyes tatted black by an experienced professional . and where could i get it done . . . i ' m down . . . } \u2013\ncopyright \u00a9 1999 - 2018 john wiley & sons , inc . all rights reserved\nenter your email address below . if your address has been previously registered , you will receive an email with instructions on how to reset your password . if you don ' t receive an email , you should register as a new user\ni ' ve had my foreskin pierced for almost 12 months now but haven ' t as yet used the piercing as an active form of chastity , which was the original intention .\nthe foreskin can be infibulated by using a single ring through both piercings making impossible to fully retract the foreskin and therefore in theory making difficult and uncomfortable to reach a pleasurable climax from masturbation .\nit is advisable to go to a fully trained piercer who is happy to do the piercings . a good piercer will tell you there is a chance of migration due to the constant movement that the foreskin . however after 12 months mine hasn ' t moves and has healed well .\nthe piercing took about 6 months to fully heal due to the constant movement of the foreskin . during the first 3 months the healing was itself a good form of chastity as any form of stimulation was be quite uncomfortable . i would suggest that until the piercings are full healed that you continue to wear the 2 separate rings that the piercer will use .\nonce fully healed and with separate rings in each piercing it is possible to have pleasurable sex and or stimulation . with one ring through both piercings however it would be uncomfortable if not painful to try and have penetrative sex , although i wouldn ' t know as i haven ' t tried , the times when i do ' give ' then the piercing is usually taken out all together .\nafter about 3 months i did stretch the piercing from the original 2 small diameter rings straight up to about 2mm ( 12g ) . recently i stretch the piercing again to 3 . 2mm ( 8g ) which was surprisingly easy due the the elasticity of the foreskin .\ninfibulating my foreskin hasn ' t made pleasurable climax all together impossible , however if you take some time to climax or enjoy feeling of having your cock stimulate from bottom to top then any form of climax you do eventually get from stimulating your infibulated cock will be less than satisfactory .\nnow that chastity is back on the mind ' s of master and i after a bit of a break from the d / s lifestyle the plan is to replace the ring i have now with a lockable piercing ring which means master will have control over the removal of the piercing .\nor for those with a little more to spend there is a german site that offers attractive looking and more secure piercing rings .\nat \u00a370 a pair it wasn ' t cheap but if you do not wish to wear a device or like me haven ' t had much success with them then it could be a good alternative .\nmaster has just closed the padlock on my infib piercing . i stretched the holes up to 4mm on friday , was a bit painful but was actually quiet easy . seeing as the holes are now quite large i thought i ' d see if an ordinary padlock would go through .\ni ' ve put the padlock through both holes so in to infibulate the foreskin and through the pa piercing that i already had which should reduce movement thus further reducing the ability to pleasure myself .\nwill let you know how i get on with an ordinary padlock . i may upgrade to a lustlock which are specially designed for chastity piercings , look much nicer and can be engraved by the company .\nyeah you can still get some sort of release even with the foreskin infibulated . trying to masturbate is fairly unpleasant but master can get me off by rubbing the head through the foreskin .\nit ' s only a temporary measure until i can find a suitable device , so far i ' ve gone through a cb3000 , 2000 and birdlocked .\ngeez . . what a yummy cock . . . i just finished infibulating myself with two 10 gauge 5 / 8 inch barbells ( purple plastic ) . .\nhardly hurt at all . . i now consider myself permanently cockless , especially since my foreskin was pierced down low . . the barbells are about 1 / 2 inch down the shaft ( what ' s left of it ) . . love the feeling . . . smooches jackie\n. well done , take your time enlarging the piercings ( don ' t hang anything heavy on them ) and you ' ll have no problem with migration .\n@ jackiep . well done , take your time enlarging the piercings ( don ' t hang anything heavy on them ) and you ' ll have no problem with migration .\nthanks chastity . . did i mention what a gorgeous cock you have . . love that shaft device . . exactly what is it , and where can i get one ?\nthanks jackie , i got both rings from\nwildcat\na british piercing suplier quite a few years ago . try googling them .\naccess to some of the content on cm , such as photo galleries and chat rooms are restricted to members only .\nthis site uses cookies to help personalise content , tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register . by continuing to use this site , you are consenting to our use of cookies .\n1 to prevent singers from losing their voice , 2 to keep youths from masturbating themselves , 3 to conceal the organ of generation through modesty .\n2 . the easterns perforate the penis and insert in the hole thus made various objects , with the view , however , not of preventing coition but of enlarging the size of the penis , and thus doubling the woman ' s pleasure . ]\n( the term , fibule , takes in either a ring , which can be opened and closed , or an appropriate padlock . professional piercers speak of stock diameter in terms of gauge , which is not necessarily the same as gauge in terms of thickness of sheet - metal . for a fibule , because of where it is placed in the subject ' s body , weight is also important : as a rule - of - thumb , the lighter the better so long as security is not compromised . )\nconsideration of sterility and sanitation dictate that the optimal time to pierce for this purpose , is immediately after a menstrual period has ceased , or while she is pregnant . these same considerations dictate that , if she is sexually active , her partner in intercourse must invariably wear a condom during intercourse for the duration of the healing time . further , it is a good idea for the subject to bathe as frequently as possible while the training rings are in place . finally , it is a good idea for the lower undergarment that the subject wears to be loose during this time ."]}
{"id": 56503, "summary": [{"text": "rollbase is a platform as a service ( paas ) software solution .", "topic": 3}, {"text": "it was founded by the eponymous software vendor based in saratoga , california acquired by progress software ( nasdaq : prgs ) in june 2013 , a global cloud computing company headquartered in bedford , massachusetts .", "topic": 3}, {"text": "founded in 2007 , the rollbase platform allows users to create software as a service ( saas ) business applications using point and click , drag and drop tools in a standard web browser with minimal programming .", "topic": 3}, {"text": "in april 2013 rollbase was recognized by gartner as a \" 2013 cool vendor in paas \" . ", "topic": 0}], "title": "rollbase", "paragraphs": ["download the latest version of rollbase in action , the official guide to building custom cloud business applications with rollbase . rollbase in action can also be purchased from amazon .\nlearn more and sign up for a free trial of rollbase hosted cloud or download an evaluation version of rollbase private cloud at urltoken .\njoin the rollbase customer community . post questions , problem reports , ideas and other feedback . connect with rollbase employees , customers and partners to learn more and share .\nwatch recordings of rollbase to learn more about what it is and how it works .\nrollbase now provides a way to upload microsoft access databases and automatically convert them into functioning rollbase applications . this northwind application demonstrates the results of this process on the standard microsoft \u201cnorthwind\u201d example database .\nabout rollbase rollbase is a cloud platform that allows rapid creation of software as a service ( saas ) business applications using point - and - click , drag - and - drop tools in a standard browser with a minimal amount of code . rollbase delivers on the promise of rapid application development , making app creation much faster than traditional software development methods . as a state of the art platform as a service ( paas ) , rollbase enables businesses to focus on application innovation rather than the software and hardware infrastructure behind it . rollbase is offered as both a hosted service ( rollbase hosted cloud ) and as a licensed platform ( rollbase private cloud ) . rollbase is designed for enterprises as well as independent software vendors ( isvs ) with a complete system for tenant and subscriber management , provisioning , application development , publishing and deployment . rollbase provides isvs and resellers with a robust white label program making it easy to deploy applications under any brand or identity . founded in august 2007 rollbase is privately held and profitable .\nthe rollbase team develops custom applications to cater to specific requirements and needs of clients from various industries .\nthis is the default application that comes with your account when you first signup for rollbase . here you can manage meetings and to - dos in the standard list view format as well as in the rollbase calendar .\ncreate custom integrations with external services and applications using rollbase web apis . soap , rest and ajax apis available .\nmore than 5 , 000 users are using hundreds of custom rollbase applications every day in nine languages and growing .\nbuild a functioning application in less than two hours using the rollbase quick start tutorial , companion videos and online help .\nthe process of creating an application is pretty straightforward . rollbase uses a wizard to guide you through the initial process . for testing out rollbase , i decided to use one of my tried and true scenarios : a help desk system .\nwhen you\u2019re done , rollbase congratulates you and provides you with an overview of your application . the next screenshot provides an example . if you need to make any changes using the wizard , rollbase will gladly take you back . if you\u2019re finished with your changes , rollbase will automatically create several default views such as details , creation pages , and editors .\ni applaud rollbase for providing so much flexibility , but to a novice user this is a tidal wave of information .\nrollbase provides expansive documentation on all its features and even some tutorial videos for some of the more basic use cases .\nnote : during a followup with progress representatives , i was told that if you purchase an isv license for rollbase , it includes the ability to white - label any of your applications . this removes all branding for rollbase and progress pacific .\nyou can see across the top that rollbase created a tab for each of the objects that i generated within the creation wizard .\none of the sample applications i installed was a bug tracker development by the rollbase team . it provided a simple interface for managing products and bugs associated with the products . at a minimum , it serves as a great tool for learning what rollbase is capable of .\nyou can expose rollbase application data through a portal . rather than logging into the application itself , end users interact with the application through this portal . an anonymous portal allows anyone with the portal link to view any data for which a portal guest has been granted permission . this video demonstrates how to create an anonymous portal . as part of the progress pacific platform , rollbase provides web - based rapid application development tools that require little to no programming expertise . you can expose rollbase application data through a web portal in rollbase . a web portal is a web application built using the same components as a standard rollbase application . a visitor without an account for the rollbase environment can access a portal , either as a guest or as a logged - in portal user . this demonstration shows you how to create a simple web portal for finding and viewing records . download audio script : urltoken see more resources to help you get started with rollbase at : urltoken\nrollbase stands out by delivering rapid innovation in the platform as a service market , focused on providing a declarative web - based application development environment accessible to business users that minimizes the amount of code necessary to build cloud business applications . in addition to operating rollbase as a pure cloud service ( rollbase hosted cloud ) , rollbase provides an easily installable , brandable , licensed option ( rollbase private cloud ) that has helped it capture demand from saas vendors , enterprises , governments , and other types of organizations that want to maintain full control over their application software stack , data , and infrastructure whether it resides in - house , in a third party data center , or in a cloud of their choosing such as amazon , rackspace , or microsoft azure .\nprogress rollbase is the next evolution of rapid application development ( rad ) by progress software . instead of releasing a traditional client - side package , rollbase provides rad tools in the form of a platform - as - a - service ( paas ) . rollbase provides cloud - based development , deployment and runtime support for both web and mobile applications . applications can be developed and deployed on a public cloud , private cloud ( on - premise ) or hybrid model . rollbase is free to try for 30 days , with no features disabled . i definitely recommend you give it a try to see if it meets your needs .\nthe irollbase application is a good starting point for rollbase developers . this application provides an immediate and easy to use solution for some common issues related to information sharing .\nimagine you\u2019ve spent a serious amount of time working on an application within rollbase , and you\u2019d like to provide the framework to other users . at any time , you can set your application up as a published app within the rollbase application store . all your personal and corporate information is removed from the application before it\u2019s published to the store .\nthat is still a work in progress , but in june 2013 , the company acquired a key component , in the form of silicon valley - based start - up rollbase .\nrollbase ' s technology allows isvs to build applications using a browser - based drag - and - drop interface . it can be deployed on private infrastructure or any public cloud .\neven though the beginning of this review discussed how to build a web application using rollbase , it is important to note that you can also design mobile web applications as well .\nrollbase lets you build custom business applications fast , with minimal amount of code . run it anywhere ! amazon , rackspace , your servers , our servers , your choice . read more\nrollbase is offered as both a licensed product ( private cloud ) and as a hosted service ( hosted cloud ) . options are available for isvs , resellers , enterprises and small businesses .\nevery view within rollbase is customizable . in the next screenshot , you will see an example of my \u201cnew ticket\u201d screen . this view was generated for me based off the criteria from the application creation wizard . however , it is not ideal for how i\u2019d like to see this view used by my users . rollbase allows me to quickly move areas of the screen around .\nrollbase can be granular with the level of permission you can give to a user or user role . the ui will automatically adapt to reflect the effective permissions . there are several different options for authenticating a user . by default , you can use rollbase\u2019s built - in authentication scheme . additionally , you can authenticate via ldap , http post , http get , or using the openedge appserver .\nrollbase , inc . , an innovator in platform as a service ( paas ) technology allowing the rapid design , development and deployment of cloud business applications , today announced it has been named a gartner research\ncool vendor in paas\nfor 2013 . in its\ncool vendors in paas , 2013\nreport released on april 15th , the global research firm profiles rollbase along with 3 other vendors .\nthe knowledge base applications provide a low maintenance knowledge management tool . creating a new knowledge article takes only seconds . users will have the ability to publish articles to an external portal accessible to non rollbase users .\ni\u2019m impressed by the sheer amount of customization that rollbase offers . the tools allow you to build forms and views that reflect how you\u2019d like the application experience to act . to a new or novice user , this will feel like a lot of noise to find the options they care about . user management and permission enforcement is a powerful feature . i do wish it were possible to design or deploy the application without the rollbase or progress pacific branding . i sense that if i had multiple users of griff help desk , there would be confusion of what griff help desk was , what rollbase was , and what progress pacific was .\nwith customers from small to midsized businesses and isvs , local and national government organizations , and some of the largest companies in the asia pacific region , has years of expertise building sophisticated business applications and websites on the rollbase platform .\ndisclaimer : for this review , i was paid a fee for my time to review progress rollbase . i performed this review using the standard 30 - day trial , which is available to anyone that wishes to take advantage of it .\nanother significant integration , pead says , is between rollbase and progress ' s existing on - premise application development environment , openedge . that gives its installed base of over 1 , 000 isvs an opportunity to make the cloud - shift with ease , he claims .\nwe are honored to be recognized by gartner as a cool vendor in paas ,\nsaid matt robinson , co - founder and ceo of rollbase .\nwe believe this acknowledgement validates our unique approach to paas and the report highlights a few of rollbase ' s key capabilities behind this approach . we continue to invest in making it easy for companies to build and run multitenant business applications on any cloud or in - house infrastructure , and it ' s great to have gartner recognize us as an innovator in this area .\ngartner named rollbase as one of its cool vendors in the paas space earlier this year , noting that\ninsightful application paas vendors are targeting their tools to the needs of saas isvs , because saas sells paas , and saas isvs are a critical channel for paas vendors .\nprogress rollbase provides a stable platform to build your next form - based application on top of . the process of creating a new application is well designed , and provides the user with step - by - step information about how the bits and pieces of the application come together .\nin step 3 , you are able to add additional fields to your objects for further customization . a hang up i had during this process was that rollbase didn\u2019t make it clear which fields it auto - added based off my choices in step 2 . i accidentally created two email address fields .\nas it announced the acquisition , progress also unveiled the new brand for its paas play :\nprogress pacific\n. in the next few months , progress will integrate cloud - based versions of its infrastructure tools , such as data integration platform data direct and business rules management system cortico , into rollbase .\nthe final step in the creation process is to configure the relationships between all of the objects . one ticket has one customer , but one customer can have many tickets . a ticket can be assigned to many technicians . rollbase provides you with a couple simple graphics that explain the various relationship types . the screenshot below shows an example .\nin the report , gartner highlights the fact that ,\ninsightful application paas vendors are targeting their tools to the needs of saas isvs , because saas sells paas , and saas isvs are a critical channel for paas vendors .\nrollbase ' s focus on saas isvs directly targets this channel opportunity through a combination of high productivity , hybrid portability and solid tenant isolation .\nafter some discussion with representatives at progress , it was brought to my attention that the mobile designer will automatically generate the backend services for your objects . this leaves you with only needing to design and wire up the views . rollbase takes care of the rest . when you\u2019re done , your application can be ported to android , ios , or a mobile web application .\nthe signup process is quick and easy . i provided a little bit of personal information , but nothing like credit card information . while i was trying out only rollbase , when you create an account , you are registering for the full progress pacific package . this gives you the opportunity to trial , and later pay for the other tools in the suite : datadirect cloud and easyl .\nthis is a nitpick and i contribute it to user error , but one of the object types i created was \u201cticketevents\u201d because i was imagining a collection of events associated with the ticket . rollbase automatically pluralizes the objects that you create , so my collection of ticketevents become \u201cticketeventss\u201d ( note the additional s ) . the pluralization wasn\u2019t obvious during the creation wizard , and i had to make adjustments manually afterwards .\nwithin 2 - 3 days , i received an email from rollbase , but not for my activation . the email was a reminder that i needed to activate and provided a way to re - send the activation email . same issue as before : no activation emails . eventually , i had to contact someone with progress software to activate my account and they were able to quickly take care of the issue . representatives with progress assure me that this experience was out of the ordinary .\nfor inquiries related to this message please contact support . for sales inquiries , please visit urltoken\nif you believe this to be in error , please confirm below that you are not a robot by clicking\ni ' m not a robot\nbelow .\nplease make sure your browser supports javascript and cookies and that you are not blocking them from loading . for more information you can review the terms of service and cookie policy .\nabout gartner ' s cool vendor selection process gartner does not endorse any vendor , product , or service depicted in its research publications , and does not advise technology users to select only those vendors with the highest ratings . gartner research publications consist of the opinions of gartner ' s research organization and should not be construed as statements of fact . gartner disclaims all warranties , expressed or implied , with respect to this research , including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose .\ngartner defines a cool vendor as a company that offers technologies or solutions that are : innovative , enable users to do things they couldn ' t do before ; impactful , have , or will have , business impact ( not just technology for the sake of technology ) ; intriguing , have caught gartner ' s interest or curiosity in approximately the past six months .\nreach out to the author : contact and available social following information is listed in the top - right of all news releases .\n\u00a9copyright 1997 - 2015 , vocus prw holdings , llc . vocus , prweb , and publicity wire are trademarks or registered trademarks of vocus , inc . or vocus prw holdings , llc .\njust over a year ago , application infrastructure vendor progress software announced a drastic plan to turn its ailing fortunes around . it pledged to sell off no fewer than ten of its product lines , and abandoned its strategy of pursuing enterprise - wide contracts .\ninstead , the company decided to renew its focus on independent software vendors ( isvs ) who have long been its core customer base . the idea was to reposition its various middleware products as a platform for a new breed of applications , capable of processing and analysing data in real time .\nof course , the immediate challenge for most isvs is not how they embed complex event processing ( cep _ or business rules management , or any other progress ' esoteric middleware products , into their applications , but how they can navigate the shift to the cloud .\n\u201cour isv customers have said , we want to be able to compete in the cloud , \u201d explains ceo philip pead .\nso progress also announced that it would be gradually moving its software components into the cloud , to create an all new\nplatform - as - a - service\noffering .\nthis , says pead , will allow isvs to build sophisticated applications , that can draw data in from a variety and cloud and on - premise sources , through an easy to use interface .\nthe world is moving too rapidly for you to spend five years building a product .\nthe paas space is still the smallest segment of the cloud market but there are signs that it may be about to heat up \u2013 most notably , the unveiling in april of pivotal one , the paas offering from a spin - off from emc and vmware , which is built on the hadoop big data framework from the ground up .\npead does not see progress pacific and pivotal one as competitive , however . \u201cwe have similar elements , but their target market is completely different than ours , \u201d he says . \u201cthey are going after enterprise - wide deployments , whereas we\u2019re focused on isvs . \u201d\nand while data direct does integrate with hadoop , progress pacific is designed primarily for building applications on relational databases .\nit has been a year now since progress\u2019s strategic turnaround was announced , but it is still very much a work in progress . in march , the company reported a 3 % increase in sales for its latest financial quarter \u2013 a marked improvement on the declining sales it has endured in recent years , but not yet proof of a comeback .\nsign up for our weekly email and get the latest tech news straight to your inbox .\n/ the global cyber academy advisory council is an international collective of cyber security professionals and policy - makers .\n/ \u201cchange will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time . \u201d\n/ keeping key enterprise applications up and running well is an absolute requirement for modern business .\ndeliver awesome ui with the most complete toolboxes for . net , web and mobile development\ncreate working apps without coding using drag - and - drop development . take them to the next level with javascript , apis and custom components .\ndeliver applications across a range of devices with a familiar look and feel such as office , sharepoint , sap , etc . or build your own custom themes using kendo ui .\ndeploy apps with a few clicks on your private cloud or deliver them on - premise , without changes .\ndeploy apps across multiple tenants without any special coding tricks to keep users separated and data secure .\naccess and analyze data from sap , oracle , sharepoint or any other on - premise applications and data bases to provide users with new business insights .\ngood done great\u2019s technology solutions offers the best of the cloud that give corporate social responsibility groups a simplified , tailored experience .\nwestminster finance & business solutions drive improved efficiencies in its mortgage lending business by eliminating data entry .\ncopyright \u00a9 2018 progress software corporation and / or its subsidiaries or affiliates . all rights reserved .\nprogress , telerik , and certain product names used herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of progress software corporation and / or one of its subsidiaries or affiliates in the u . s . and / or other countries . see trademarks for appropriate markings .\npoint & click wizards make setting up a database easy , walking you through the process of building objects , fields , relationships , views and more .\nuse a powerful business logic framework to customize workflow , process automation , validation rules , approvals and more .\ndefine application pages and forms with an innovative , real - time drag & drop page editor .\nconfigure fine - grained permissions specific to each role and user in your organization from the application down to the individual field level .\nprovides a flexible authentication and security model giving you control over how users access the platform and how they are identified .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nuse urltoken to build , brand and sell custom business apps . let us manage the hardware and software for you . try it free now\nwe define success in terms of satisfied customers and partners . we believe this starts with a high level of trust and confidence in the quality and immediacy of our support services .\ncookies are either not currently enabled in your browser . you will not be able to login if you do not configure your browser to accept cookies from urltoken and progress . com . more information about browser requirements .\nplease retrieve your user name and temporary password from your email account or contact your system administrator .\nsupported browsers : google chrome 27 . 0 + , firefox 21 + , microsoft internet explorer 9 . 0 + , safari 6 . 0 +\nthis update includes changes to existing components . would you like to override existing components with the latest changes ?\nfrom progress software : datadirect cloud is a tool which enables simple , fast connections to cloud and on - premise data regardless of the source . easyl is a data analysis tool that dramatically simplifies the process of accessing , blending , and reporting on your organizational data .\nthe screenshot below is a preview of the easy - to - use registration page .\nthe first major hiccup i had during with review process was during registration . after filling in all my information , i was told i needed to check my email and click an activation link . this is not out of the ordinary , so i waited by my email intently waiting . no email showed up . during this time , you are not able to use the application .\nthe first step in the application creation process is to name your application and give it a description . be sure to make it good ! one option you have later is to list your application in a public marketplace and the data from step 1 is used to feed that listing .\nsteps 2 and 3 allow you to define high - level objects within your application . for my help desk app , i wanted to create customers , technicians , tickets , and other supporting objects . the screenshot below shows the object creation .\nwhatever type of object you\u2019re creating , you can set several pre - defined attributes . for example , in customers , i gave it the attributes for a \u201ccontact\u201d . this added first name , last name , email address , etc .\nonce you\u2019re ready to finally jump into your new application , you\u2019re sent to your new application dashboard . the next screenshot shows an example of what the \u201cgriff help desk\u201d application looks .\na view is defined by sections , and section can have up to three columns . by simply clicking and dragging , a view can transform into what you need it to be . each field on the view can also have several options set on it . does the \u201cdate created\u201d need to be a required field ? select the \u201crequired field\u201d option from within the field properties .\ni spent a little bit of time with this feature . ideally , you\u2019re not going to build an application that only you are going use . within my organization , i can create multiple users . for each of these users , i was able to give them certain application rights . in one application they might be an administrator , but in another they are a read - only user .\nthe store is also a great place to look for an application that is already designed to meet your needs . at the time of this review , the store had less than 20 applications in it . i\u2019m sure as the platform matures , this number will grow significantly .\nwow ! the mobile design experience far exceeds that of the web application designer . the entire interface is drag and drop , and the canvas is designed to reflect the mobile environment you\u2019re targeting . you have a choice between phone and tablet , and the built - in preview mode ( example below ) shows you want an application looks like .\ni didn\u2019t feel though that the mobile application development experience made the object creation and relationship management aspects of the platform as easy . in fact , i wasn\u2019t able to figure out how to port griff help desk to a mobile environment ( even though there is an option to create the mobile app based off an existing application ) .\nthere is a huge divide in the user experience between creating the application to fine tuning the application . as i described above , the process of creating an application is executed very well . the user is guided step by step through the process . you don\u2019t feel lost in the wizard .\nhowever , after the application is generated , you\u2019re provided with the ability to change pretty much whatever you want . i felt these options weren\u2019t presented as elegantly as the wizard was .\nas the next screenshot demonstrates , the view for editing an object type ( in this case , the ticket object ) is a dump of every option possible to configure . the screenshot is only able to show you 1 / 5th of my screen , as the options continue much further down .\nlearn how to developer voice and sms - 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{"id": 56507, "summary": [{"text": "teddy ruxpin is an animatronic children 's toy in the form of a talking bear .", "topic": 34}, {"text": "the bear 's mouth and eyes moved while \" reading \" stories that were played on an audio tape cassette deck built into its back .", "topic": 15}, {"text": "it was created by ken forsse with later assistance by larry larsen and john davies , and the first version of the toy was designed by the firm rks design .", "topic": 30}, {"text": "later versions would use a digital cartridge in place of a cassette .", "topic": 21}, {"text": "at the peak of his popularity , teddy ruxpin became the best-selling toy of 1985 and 1986 , and the newest version was awarded the 2006 animated interactive plush toy of the year by creative child magazine .", "topic": 24}, {"text": "a cartoon based on the characters debuted in 1986 . ", "topic": 30}], "title": "teddy ruxpin", "paragraphs": ["i got the new teddy ruxpin . i got mine from teddy ruxpin web site . urltoken\n10 . the marks are\nteddy ruxpin ,\nteddy ruxpin fan club ,\nthe adventures of teddy ruxpin ,\nand\nthe world of teddy ruxpin .\nfor and expert view of the new backpack teddy ruxpin . visit josh isaacson ' s teddy ruxpin online site for the ultimate teddy ruxpin online experience .\nteddy ruxpin wow and yes ! cantano insieme in italiano\nteddy ruxpin fa la nanna\n, e altre 2 canzoni .\nteddy ruxpin is the main protagonist of the world of teddy ruxpin series . he hails from the southern island country of rillonia\nteddy ruxpin . fire safety with teddy ruxpin book and tape . 1985 world of wonder . book and tape have never been used .\nseries : teddy ruxpin . teddy ruxpin plush . doing that is against u . s . and international laws . age : 3 .\n1989 w . o . w ( worlds of wonder ) teddy ruxpin picture show projector . cable included to hook up to teddy ruxpin .\nteddy ruxpin is bluetooth - ready , enabling him to quickly sync with the exclusive teddy ruxpin app on any smart device . every teddy ruxpin book includes fun songs kids will love learning and singing along to !\nyou can ask me about teddy ruxpin . i had teddy ruxpin made by worlds of wonder inc . , yes ent , backpack toys inc .\nteddy ruxpin ' s lcd eyes convey more emotions and personality , but look a little scary when ruxpin is powered off .\nhow does the new teddy ruxpin compare to the original ? is teddy ruxpin ready to wow a whole new generation of children everywhere ? let\u2019s find out .\none of the first widely available talking stuffed animals , the teddy bear teddy ruxpin celebrates its\u2019 30th anniversary this year . ruxpin has long and interesting history .\nthe new backpack toys teddy ruxpin was named toy of the year for 2006 .\nteddy ruxpin animatronic toy relaunches in 2017 . photograph : youtube / youtube / mommyandgracieshow\n3 piece orange sleeping outfit with shoes for 1985 teddy ruxpin bear . nice .\nbackpack toys inc . stop making there teddy ruxpin . in sep 2010 is teddy ruxpin 25th birthday ! 1985 - 2010 . i hope there be a moive .\nteddy ruxpin ' s mouth will not move . tapes work and sounds great .\nteddy ruxpin cassette tapes nos ( 500 tapes ) brand new in master case .\n( c ) 1998 - 2011 teddy ruxpin online . teddy ruxpin is ( c ) alchemyii / ken forsse . for more copyright & appropriate use info , visit urltoken\n( c ) 1998 - 2011 teddy ruxpin online . teddy ruxpin is ( c ) alchemyii / ken forsse . for more copyright & appropriate use info , visit urltoken\nteddy ruxpin and grubby are both used . lot does not include cord . teddy ruxpin has not been tested . grubby has not been tested . teddy ruxpin shows minimal wear of fur and body . left hand has a very small smudge on it .\na teddy ruxpin battery cover in excellent used condition . clean with no signs of being used . also an original teddy ruxpin care and instructions . also instructions how to care for teddy and his friends .\nthe new teddy ruxpin has a motorized mouth and lcd eyes with 40 animated expressions .\nyes ! teddy ruxpin is coming back ! your text to link here . . .\nwe also have a vtg . as well as teddy ruxpin grubby in excellent condition , and a 15 books w / cassette tapes lot for teddy ruxpin with original boxes !\ngoogle\nteddy ruxpin repair\n. you ' ll get a lot of hits .\nurltoken is not affiliated with alchemyii , inc , ( who own the world of teddy ruxpin and all copyrights and trademarks ) or any other manufacturer of teddy ruxpin merchandise .\nteddy ruxpin is a toy that time will never erase . manufactured by worlds of wonder back in 1985 , teddy ruxpin was an animatronic brown bear . teddy ruxpin was designed to play special cassette tapes that manipulated his mouth and eyes to move with various stories .\nthis is teddy ruxpin . 3 - teddy ruxpin lullabies . included are 4 cassette tapes ( view 1 ) . cassette player . not tested - - for parts or repair .\nteddy ruxpin with box and beanie baby , cassette and book , eyes and mouth move .\n- the adventures of teddy ruxpin ( 1985 ) . . . newton gimmick ( voice )\nroxanne in customer support for the way she handled the issue we had with my son\u2019s teddy ruxpin . my son received his teddy ruxpi\nvintage teddy ruxpin used tested turn on bit not clear . selling as is . the airship tape\nversion of teddy ruxpin is currently available via retailers and online retail channels like amazon . com .\nteddy ruxpin and all related characters are registered trademarks and the sole intellectual property of ken forsse .\nteddy ruxpin\u2019s creator , ken forsse , poses with his wife , jan . ( family photo )\nyou pick from sets . teddy ruxpin / grubby cassette matching book sets . $ 16 . 99\nmelodie found this on teddy ruxpin and it is what should work for your\npatient\ngreat job in keeping teddy ruxpin around . best of luck and i hope you get it fixed .\nbetween 1991 and 1998 , both playskool and yes ! entertainment tried to bring teddy ruxpin back . but between financial reorganizations and manufacturing difficulties , neither company were able to adequately produce and market teddy ruxpin . especially absent , was the marketing magic behind worlds of wonder\u2019s original teddy ruxpin tv commercials .\nthis is an old teddy ruxpin commercial i remember from when i was a kid . this boy was just trying to share his teddy ruxpin with all these kids for show n ' tell but all those stupid kids laughed at him when he said his teddy ruxpin could talk . all those kids got owned by teddy in the end .\nok , when powered off , teddy ruxpin ' s eyes do come off as a little creepy .\nthis vintage teddy ruxpin santa costume was picked from an estate in east tennessee . thanks for looking .\nthe world of teddy ruxpin by worlds of wonder co . - the old robot ' s web site\nteddy ruxpin is back . . . and he ' s terrifying ! ! - jack 96 . 9\nb . teddy ruxpin lullibies . the do - along songbook . a . teddy and the mudplugs . all the books and tapes were checked .\nremember teddy ruxpin ? you may not if you weren\u2019t born before 1980 . teddy ruxpin is an animatronics talking bear which was first produced in 1985 . ruxpin would move his mouth and eyes as he read stories via an audio cassette tape deck hidden in his back .\nteddy ruxpin , all related characters & intellectual property are ( c ) & tm alchemy ii , inc .\nthis vintage teddy ruxpin book and tape were picked from an estate in east tennessee . thanks for looking .\nmy thoughts on the new teddy ruxpin by wicked cool toys . tell me what you think about it below\nbuy it . the new teddy ruxpin is the perfect blend of modern and retro for parents and kids alike .\nmr . forsse wrote lyrics to dozens of teddy ruxpin songs and , as it became a commercial juggernaut , he was deeply involved in tv specials and an animated series called \u201cthe adventures of teddy ruxpin , \u201d which aired from 1987 to 1988 . the national center for missing and exploited children named teddy ruxpin its national spokesman in 1985 .\nthe teddy ruxpin our almost 3 year old got from santa stopped working after only a few days . after contacting\nthis vintage teddy ruxpin tape and book were picked at an estate sale in east tennessee . thanks for looking !\ngood condition with a couple of stains on the vest - might wash out . fit original teddy ruxpin doll .\ngrubby from teddy ruxpin ' s world . he is clean , and appears to be well taken care of .\ncontent provided for informational purposes only . ebay is not affiliated with or endorsed by teddy ruxpin or its manufacturers .\nteddy ruxpin also sounds better . the audio is all digital now and advancements in speaker technology mean ruxpin sounds much better than he did 20 years ago . no more cassette hiss or fuzzy audio . ruxpin\u2019s new digital stories are loud and clear .\nwell the new teddy ruxpin by backpack toys has finally been released . since my focus is worlds of wonder teddy ruxpins , i do not own the new teddy ruxpin . i have received emails from customers requesting info on the new toy . one visitor to the site has a new teddy ruxpin and agreed to do a review and provide pictures . thanks to liz kendrick from kansas city , mo\nadorable , cuddly , but ultimately teddy ruxpin needs to learn some new tricks to compete with 2017 ' s toys .\nnostalgia - seekers obsessed with the ' 80s and their childhoods will be happy to see teddy ruxpin back in stores .\nteddy ruxpin official return of the storytime and magical bear 2017 . condition is new . shipped with usps priority mail .\nsealed teddy ruxpin christmas . it has a outfit , book , and cassette . some damage onthe box from storage .\nteddy ruxpin lullabies ~ . teddy ruxpin ' s christmas ~ . teddy ' s winter adventure ~ . the books and tapes that are included are one more spot ~ 2 - hard cover books & 1 - tape . hard cover book & tape . soft cover book & tape .\nalchemy is the creator and owner of all rights in an animated , talking , plush teddy bear named\nteddy ruxpin .\nteddy ruxpin moves his mouth and eyes in synchronization with a specially programmed audio cassette embedded in his back . from approximately 1985 to 1987 , teddy ruxpin was marketed by worlds of wonder (\nwow\n) , a company founded by don kingsborough . at present , teddy ruxpin is sold through hasbro , inc . , and its sister corporation playskool , inc . teddy ruxpin has been a huge success , providing the inspiration for an animated cartoon series . he has also appeared in shows , parades , and advertisements worldwide .\nremoving teddy ruxpin ' s vest reveals a battery door hidden on his back , as well as power and bluetooth switches .\nminimal interactivity . like the original , the new teddy ruxpin has kids just listening to or reading along with a story .\nteddy ruxpin picture wheels and cassettes , 5 total . tweegs lemonade stand . teddys underwater rescue . a wedding in grundo .\ni loved my teddy ruxpin as a child and now my son gets to enjoy him . love love the new bear .\namazing customer service - thank you so much for resolving my teddy ruxpin issue ! my son is so happy to have teddy back home and telling him stories again . much appreciate\nteddy ruxpin\u2019s secret was in the cassette tape . the special teddy ruxpin cassettes used the two tracks ( left and right ) of a standard audio cassette tape differently : the left track contains the audio , while the right track encodes the toy\u2019s movements .\nphil : i\u2019m still doing teddy . in fact , i did a session a few months back for back pack\u2019s new teddy computer program . teddy lives !\nsmaller electronic components make the new teddy ruxpin feel more like a stuffed toy , and less like a fur - covered boombox .\nely , my son\u2019s teddy was not able to be fixed and he was replaced with a new teddy ruxpin . i am so pleased with the customer service at wct and their commitment\nover the years teddy ruxpin had quite a large following . so large companies made extra outfits and accessories for ruxpin . there was a tuxedo , christmas outfit , a raincoat , sleeping outift and many more .\nnot only was teddy ruxpin the hottest christmas gift of the mid - 1980s , but he even had his own saturday morning cartoon . ruxpin was adored by both boys and girls . seriously , what child wouldn\u2019t want an animated teddy bear that could read books ?\nin 1985 , teddy ruxpin became an overnight sensation as parents and children embraced this lovable , animated storytelling toy with a wholesome , gentle nature . through teddy , children were introduced to the world of teddy ruxpin , a magically imaginative place filled with teddy ' s many friends and his many exciting adventures in the land of grundo . today , teddy ruxpin invites your child to discover the world of teddy ruxpin and to meet his friends , grubby , newton gimmick , tweeg , lb and more , as they embark on countless journeys with endless adventures . soft and lovable , teddy ruxpin comes to life when you insert the program cartridge that was specially designed to accommodate small hands . each program cartridge contains complete stories , music , sound effects and the customized data necessary to animate teddy . teddy ruxpin ' s eyes and mouth move in perfect synch with every song he singsand every story he tells . slot for inserting program cartridge child safe battery compartment on / off power switch shuts down all teddy functions\n[ \u2026 ] also known as w . o . w . , created well working animatronic toys . they\u2019re most famous for teddy ruxpin , an animatronic teddy bear . teddy wasn\u2019t their only amazing product , though . worlds of [ \u2026 ]\nkingsborough , found spectacular but brief success with the teddy ruxpin talking teddy bear in the 1980s , when he ran fremont ' s worlds of wonder . that company went bankrupt in 1987 .\nteddy ruxpin ' s eyes are oriented horizontally and are dark brown , giving him a somewhat sleepy expression , while tv teddy ' s are oriented vertically and are blue , so that he appears alert . teddy ruxpin ' s legs dangle , so that he may\nstand\nor be placed in a sitting position , while tv teddy is fixed in a seated posture . teddy ruxpin ' s fur is a dark , reddish - brown , while tv teddy ' s is a light tan that is almost grey . these feature cannot help plaintiff establish similarity .\nteddy ruxpin ' s eyes use a low - res lcd screen , but it doesn ' t hinder the toy ' s expressions .\nyour video ,\nteddy ruxpin ' s strange , disney - infused origin story\nwill start after this message from our sponsors .\nthe new world of teddy ruxpin interactivetalk box not tested . sold as is . ten as teddy ruxpin shares his wonderful friendships with grubby , gimmick , wooly and the fobs ! ( color / enclosed video is approximately 70 minutes long . recoreded in sp mode . )\nthey\u2019re making us wait\u2013july 2017 is his expected launch date . ( the teddy ruxpin in the video below is still a prototype . )\nteddy ruxpin\u2019s biggest draw was also his biggest flaw . ruxpin came to life and was able to talk to kids because of the analog cassette tape in his back . but one of the biggest problems with the original\ni used to have the old , huge teddy ruxpin , my mom got him for me when my sister was born . i loved him so much ! he even had his own chair in the living room . sadly , teddy met his death when my sister grew up and pulled his lower jaw off . and a funny teddy ruxpin story , related to knuclear200x ' s comment : one of my friends had a teddy ruxpin , and one day he decided to put a madonna tape in , to see if it would play . . . and teddy ruxpin sang\nlike a virgin\n. eeheheh .\nwhen padawer was 12 , he remembers his mom - - a teddy bear collector - - bringing teddy home .\nteddy ruxpin , the iconic talking bear from the late ' 80s , is back - - and he ' s flaunting some timely upgrades .\nand made several major changes . they replaced the clunky audio cassette tapes with digital cartridges and made teddy ruxpin smaller and more durable . the\nteddy ruxpin lot world of wonder 1986 4 cassettes working in original box . box has wear . all tapes have been tested and work .\nin 1998 yes ! entertainment revived teddy ruxpin again . it returned the cassette tapes but the company also died down soon after . then in 2005 ruxpin made another short return with backpack toys which replaced the tapes with digital cartridges .\nif you look closely you will see , they ' re part of the world like you and me . .\n- teddy ruxpin \u5b9c\u3057\u304f\u304a\u9858\u3044\u81f4\u3057\u307e\u3059\u3002\nalchemy points to the several alleged similarities between the packaging of teddy ruxpin and the packaging of tv teddy . first , teddy ruxpin ' s box contains the phrase\nworld ' s first animated talking toy ,\nwhile tv teddy ' s says\ntelevision ' s first interactive talking friend .\nsecond , the back of the ruxpin box has a photograph of a blond girl with a white ribbon in her hair . she is holding teddy ruxpin is her lap , and is apparently reading\nto\nor\nwith\nhim . there is a photograph on the side of the tv teddy box of a brunette girl with a red ribbon in her hair . the child is hugging tv teddy . third , the color of the box that tv teddy is packaged in and the color of one of the many children ' s books containing a teddy ruxpin story are\nvirtually identical .\nthese\nsimilarities\nare insufficient to demonstrate a likelihood of confusion .\nwe are thrilled and honored to have teddy ruxpin recognized by such a valuable , respected publication ,\nsays ed hames , president of backpack toys , the company responsible for teddy ruxpin ' s return .\nlike creative child magazine , backpack toys aims to inspire imagination and creativity within children - teddy ruxpin is a trusted friend who helps children develop a love of reading , opening their eyes to a world of magical adventures .\nthe first manufacturer of teddy ruxpin was worlds of wonder . it also offered a companion toy called grubby which could be connected to ruxpin with a cable . this would allow the two toys to \u201ctalk\u201d to each other saying prerecorded sentences .\nthe only true similarities between teddy ruxpin and tv teddy are that they are both talking teddy bears . the idea of such a toy is not protectable under the copyright laws of the united states . thus , summary judgment in favor of defendant yes ! is appropriate .\nteddy ruxpin will still read stories with a motorized mouth . but now he has color lcd eyes that show 40 animated expressions synched to the stories .\nmy grandson will loves , his eyes are so magical i bought the original teddy ruxpin for my boys when they were little and they loved it .\ncommercials for the toy emphasized the difference between teddy ruxpin and its primary competitor , ag bear , which could talk but not sing or tell stories .\nfrancie , have you tried the link embedded in the original answer ? just click on the blue\nthis on teddy ruxpin\n. . . .\ni had teddy ruxpin made by : worlds of wonder inc . yes ! ent . backpack toys inc . i didn ' t buy the playskool .\nworlds of wonder also manufactured a talking grubby toy that could interact with teddy ruxpin when the toys were connected to one another . smaller dolls and action figures of teddy and several of his friends are also available .\nhow does the toy know the difference between a teddy ruxpin cassette and a normal cassette ? a special hole in the top of the teddy ruxpin cassettes tells the teddy bear that the right track contains movement data . if the notch isn\u2019t present , the player then assumes that a normal cassette was being played , and it avoids interpreting the right track as movement queues .\nlike with my last dolly flashback , i have created a few videos to show off all that teddy is ! the video below features teddy telling us the story of \u2018the airship\u2019 . this tape came with teddy ruxpin and introduces us to the characters , grubby and newton gimmick .\nthis vintage teddy ruxpin doll was picked from an estate in east tennessee . the tape and speakers work but the animatronics do not . thanks for looking .\nthe adventures of teddy ruxpin\nis an episode of abc weekend specials starring patrice auburne , phil baron , and bobby bell . teddy ruxpin , a bear - like creature called a illiop ; grubby , a caterpillar ; and prince arin set forth to see the world and battle evil along the way .\noriginal , 10 / 03 / 2016 : remember teddy ruxpin , the cuddly bear that could talk , blink , and tell stories ? from 1985 to 1990 , teddy ruxpin was one of the most popular toys around \u2014 and now , in an attempt to woo nostalgic parents who remember their own teddy toys from when they were kids , he ' s making a comeback .\nthis is a teddy ruxpin power kit . the pictures shows how easy it is to connect or disconnect . this kit will fix the common corrosion in teddys battery box . this kit allows teddy to run without batteries .\nruxpin showed that toys can be much more realistic . the teddy bear could yawn , frown , giggle . it needed the prerecorded tapes to do that because they had the instructions for the toy . even if a little creepy , ruxpin will always be loved and remembered as the trend setter . today\u2019s interactive toys have a lot to thank to teddy ruxpin and his creator ken forsse for carving the path .\nteddy ' s name originally belonged to prince arin , but ken forsse liked it so much that he gave it to teddy .\non the heels of teddy ruxpin came a second big success from worlds of wonder : lazer tag , a game with guns that shoot infrared beams at targets .\n, he is a nervous caterpillar ( octopede ) . he says that he hates adventure , but teddy ruxpin is his friend and he will follow him anywhere .\nbut that was decades ago . since 1985 , the license to produce the teddy ruxpin toy line has been passed from company to company and his future has been shaky at best . but things are looking up for teddy ruxpin . he has a new home at toy manufacturer backpack toys and they\u2019ve revamped this classic toy .\nstruggling toymaker yes entertainment corp . , best known for the yak bak , power penz and teddy ruxpin electronic toys , filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection yesterday .\nteddy ruxpin was one of the most popular toys of 1985 and 1986 , which says a lot seeing as how they were originally priced at us $ 70 . 00 . one article states the company sold 93 million ( us ) dollars worth of teddy ruxpin bears by 1988 . it even spawned an animated television show .\nthe world of teddy ruxpin by worlds of wonder co . - this plush toy , ' teddy ruxpin ' , is a children ' s talking teddy bear . it is an example of 1980s technology when toys changed from being static to interactive . the soft toy is the first commercial application of animatronics ( electronic plush ) developed by a former disney animatronics engineer , ken forsse and his company alchemy ii . teddy ruxpin was then made commercially and marketed by worlds of wonder co . , of freemont , california , usa , between 1985 and 1988 .\nwith the upgrade , ruxpin also got a companion app that lets kids read along with him .\nteddy ruxpin answer box complete in box . 1988 appears to never have been used as seen in pictures . please see pictures for details and condition . feel free to ask any questions before bidding . untested . teddy ruxpin is not included . check out my other auctions for more worlds of wonder items ships only within the usa\nmeanwhile , alchemy executives are clearly nervous . teddy ruxpin was alchemy ' s biggest source of income , but alchemy has become merely a creditor of an ailing company .\nnew york ( cnn ) - teddy ruxpin , the animated stuffed animal popular in the 1980s , is returning to stores in september after being updated with digital technology .\nteddy ruxpin is back and better than ever ! your child will love his expressive lcd eyes and motorized mouth as he tells them one of the three included stories .\ncartoons are initially cheaper to make than live costume shows such as teddy ruxpin , forsse said . but the cost of retaining artists to draw new cartoons is higher on a series than the cost of using actors and existing sets and costumes for a ruxpin - type show .\nhasbro inc . , reviving another toy whose developers have fallen on hard times , says its playskool subsidiary has obtained marketing and licensing rights to the teddy ruxpin talking bear .\nthe company wants to capitalize on the nostalgia of the first generation of ruxpin fans , which it dubs the teddy generation , who have now grown up and become parents .\n12 . alchemy claims that the marks , and indeed the bears themselves , must be similar because there has been actual confusion in this case . alchemy ' s evidence of confusion consists of the following : ( 1 ) fifteen phone calls received by hasbro ( the company currently marketing teddy ruxpin ) inquiring as to where consumers could purchase tv teddy , ( 2 ) the declaration of ann stockman stating that another person , a designer named ravi sawhney ,\nwas shocked to learn that tv teddy was not teddy ruxpin ,\nstockman decl . 9 : 10 - 12 , and ( 3 ) various newspaper articles comparing the two toys which refer to tv teddy as an improved or newer\nversion\nof teddy ruxpin .\nthis blond teddy bear of genuine mohair from steiff is made by hand in germany . this teddy bear is expensive and is best chosen as a special gift for a serious teddy bear collectors over a small child .\nworking 1985 teddy ruxpin with extra clothes . see pictures . comes with 1 tape\nteddy1s winter adventure\nhe is about 20\nand mouth moves along with tape . .\nteddy ruxpin , a bear - like creature called a illiop ; grubby , a caterpillar ; and prince arin set forth to see the world and battle evil along the way .\nteddy ruxpin is not a bear ; he is an illiop . similarly , gimmick is a perloon , and the monkey creatures in the masks with the planes are called gutangs .\ncompanies also made quite a few prerecorded stories teddy ruxpin could tell to the kids . ruxpin was the best selling toy in 1985 and 1986 . and the 2005 version was named the 2006 animated interactive plush toy of the year by creative child magazine . it was made until 2010 .\nthese are the best teddy bears to share as gifts for children and adults . teddy bears have been around for generations and are well loved by young and old . teddy bears arrive in all shapes , sizes and colors . there are many choices of teddy bears . while teddy bears can always be bought in gift stores and toy stores , there are many special companies who design handmade teddy bears that can only be bought online .\nteddy ruxpin comes packaged with the airship , a captivating adventure programmed on a child - friendly , durable adventure / song cartridge that brings teddy to life . also included are a beautifully illustrated storybook and an accompanying read - along / story - songbook .\nteddy ruxpin & grubby test - youtube . teddy ' s eyes and the upper portion of his mouth are moving , but the jaw is not . video will open in a new window . paste link into a browser window : [ isdntekvideo ] .\nphenomenon , none have come close to capturing this character\u2019s endearing charm\u2026 until now . advancements in technology the past 20 years have made teddy ruxpin a better toy both on the inside and outside . the new and improved teddy ruxpin is smaller , more durable , better sounding , and more affordable . depending on the retailer , teddy ruxpin can cost between $ 50 \u2013 $ 70 . a lot of parents will think twice before spending that much for a teddy bear , but keep in mind that the original toy from the 1980s cost about $ 100 and wasn\u2019t as durable or well made as the new version .\nand since it\u2019s 2017 , the latest incarnation of teddy ruxpin comes with it\u2019s own app where you can download more stories if your children can get past the fact that this teddy 2 . 0 will probably give them nightmares . unfortunately you won\u2019t be able to put your old cassette tapes in his back like the old teddy \ud83d\ude41\nwe think long - term , teddy ruxpin is a very viable franchise ,\nmr . charness said .\nit has not been promoted or advertised in two years .\nteddy ruxpin online is re - launching august 8 , 2017 pardon our dust . . . . . but browse what we ' ve got up so far and come back soon !\nselling teddy ruxpin water safety with teddy ruxpin book and cassette nib . box has some signs of wear but in overall good condition . see photos to determine for yourself . cassette and book are in excellent condition . from a smoke free and pet free home . if you have any questions message me and i will get back to you as soon as possible .\nmr . kingsborough , 40 years old , formerly served as a marketing executive at the atari corporation . when he started worlds of wonder , he licensed a toy teddy bear , teddy ruxpin , from its creators , alchemy ii , a southern california company .\nup for sale is this large lot of teddy ruxpin toys ! also includes vhs tape of grubby\u2019s romance movie . teddy will play a tape but mouth and eyes do not move . grubby is untested . i will be out of the co . . .\nalongside teddy , worlds of wonder created a companion doll , grubby , to work alongside teddy . the downside of grubby was that unless you had a teddy and the proper connection cord , grubby was just a statue piece .\nteddy\u2019s questionable constitution did nothing to diminish his popularity . in 1987 , forsse got his wish for a series exploring teddy\u2019s mythology when dic entertainment produced 65 episodes of the adventures of teddy ruxpin ; he was used as a spokes - bear for area fire departments , lecturing children on the stop , drop , and roll technique ; and one terminally ill child asked that teddy read a special lullaby at her funeral .\nkids today have all sort of \u2018electronic\u2019 toys they play with , but none of those toys match teddy ruxpin . he may not move his hands or feet or connect to wifi , but worlds of wonder created an animatronic marvel with teddy and their other toys . the facial movement on teddy alone goes unmatched in toy releases since then .\nmy tape collection for him has grown from six to ten in the span of two weeks ! this past week , i replaced two tapes that were working less than perfect ( the airship and teddy ruxpin\u2019s birthday ) , purchased 3 \u2018special\u2019 tapes that were manufactured for fire stations during fire station tours , and ordered something my teddy has wanted for , well , forever , the teddy ruxpin christmas set ( with santa suit , book and tape ) .\nkids adored teddy ruxpin so much that he became a multi - billion dollar product in five years ,\nsaid jeremy padawer , co - president of wicked cool toys , the company behind ruxpin 2 . 0 . ( the original teddy was created by ken forsse and alchemy ii in 1982 . wicked cool toys is working with alchemy ii on the new iteration . )\nsome less expensive toys are doing better . brady says every teddy ruxpin he had was snapped up at $ 30 , down from $ 70 last christmas . little boppers are doing well .\nas the exclusive licensee , wow was entitled to take the legal action necessary protect the teddy ruxpin copyrights . the license agreement also contained a specific grant of this right , providing that :\nc reated by ken forsse ( with assistance from his brilliant team of alchemists ) and voiced to life by phil baron , teddy ruxpin made his first friend request in the fall of 1985 .\nin her book \u201ctoys and american culture , \u201d sharon m . scott described teddy ruxpin creator ken forsse as \u201cthe father of animatronic toys , \u201d who influenced toy robotics for years to come .\nalthough a list of differences is not relevant to application of the intrinsic test , it does demonstrate why an observer , adult or child , would not find the two bears similar in overall appearance or performance . the bears have vastly different coloring . their clothing is different : teddy ruxpin wears a tan , sleeveless top over a reddish brown\njumpsuit ,\nwhile tv teddy wears a purple colored sweatshirt with brightly colored trim , and no\nbottoms\nat all . their eyes are oriented in different directions and are of different colors , teddy ruxpin ' s being brown , while tv teddy ' s are blue . tv teddy has a tail , teddy ruxpin does not . teddy ruxpin has a tuft of fur on his head , tv teddy does not . their body shapes are entirely different , with the proportions of hands , feet , torso , head , and ears varying greatly . finally , the audiovisual presentation of each toy is significantly different . the bear ' s voices are dissimilar . teddy ruxpin\nnarrates\na story , while the voices and sounds of the rest of the story are also broadcast from his torso . tv teddy , on the other hand , interacts with a video story . sometimes he addresses a tv character , while at other times he speaks to a child companion . only his own voice emanates from his body .\ntaking advantage of 32 years of electronics miniaturization , the new teddy ruxpin no longer feels like you ' re lifting a hefty cassette player that ' s been wrapped in fur . there ' s still a giant box of electronics inside teddy ' s torso , however , mostly due to a set of four aa batteries crammed in there . a sleeker rechargeable battery inside might have helped to better shrink teddy ruxpin ' s electronic footprint and make him feel even more cuddly .\nthe new teddy retails for 69 . 99 just like the original back in 1985\naccording to worlds of wonder , the licensee , more than a million teddy ruxpin dolls will be sold by christmas . a spokesman for toys r us , the toy - store chain , said the teddy ruxpins are selling better than cabbage patch dolls did during their first year .\nup for sale is this large lot of teddy ruxpin toys ! also includes vhs tape of grubby\u2019s romance movie . teddy will play a tape but mouth and eyes do not move . grubby is untested . i will be out of the country from june 15 - july 1 .\neveryone is talking about how scary pennywise is in the new version of it but what about another \u201980s icon , teddy ruxpin ? the cuddly , blinking , talking teddy bear that was the christmas toy back in the mid \u201980s is baaaack ! and he\u2019s more terrifying than ever .\noriginal teddy ruxpin dolls became collectors ' items when production by world of wonders ended after three years in 1987 . a short - lived version of the bear was also produced by playskool in 1993 .\nthe new teddy ruxpin ' s most obvious upgrade is a pair of glowing lcd eyes that proved to be a divisive feature among gizmodo staffers . gone are the mechanical moving peepers of the original ruxpin that terrified a seven - year - old andrew who found them eerily similar to the soulless eyes used on ventriloquist dummies . i was happy to stare in awe at the original teddy ruxpin behind glass at toys\nr\nus , but at no point did i ever want to invite that bear into my home .\nbought the licensing to teddy and started distribution of their version of the teddy ruxpin doll . what has changed in over 10 years you ask ? well for starters yes ! gave teddy a whole new look with a red shirt with a yellow stripe and blue pants . yes ! also changed the cartridges back to cassettes . sales were not as impressive as the original\nteddy sets out to return the scuba equipment to its rightful owner , and is attacked by dredge , who wants him for dinner . the monster pulls the helmet off of teddy ' s suit and traps him in an underwater cave . teddy is\nruxpin will always be remembered as the front - runner in animated stuffed animals . it continues to be popular and sought after . currently there are lots of versions of ruxpin on ebay with prices ranging from great deals to way too expensive .\nbut teddy ruxpin was soon buried by an avalanche of talking toys from competitors . and worlds of wonder was unable to satisfy the initial burst of demand for lazer tag last christmas . demand later subsidied .\nhad the new teddy ruxpin included interactive features , like engaging with kids or responding to voice commands with even a basic level of intelligence , it would have easily been able to compete with toys like hello barbie , or sphero ' s new spider - man . but its dated functionality \u2014 basically reading stories and singing songs \u2014 means fewer kids will be interested . nostalgic parents who grew up with the original might be the new teddy ruxpin ' s most interested demographic , but in another 32 years the original teddy ruxpin will still be the one those retired ' 80s kids will be hunting for on ebay .\nteddy ruxpin is a children ' s toy talking bear . the bear would move his mouth and eyes while ' reading ' stories which were played on an audio tape cassette deck built into his back .\nteddy ruxpin was a little creepy looking and its ads further helped that image . like the one you will see below , the ad takes cue from the frankenstein movies which are the definition of creepy .\nworlds of wonder sold $ 93 million worth of teddy ruxpins - - which at first were priced at an elite $ 70 a bear - - in the first year , and the toy inspired the television cartoon series\nthe adventures of teddy ruxpin ,\nwhich still airs in syndication .\nin the early 1990 ' s , worlds of wonder , teddy ruxpin ' s original manufacturer , went bankrupt . the license was transfered to playskool , who briefly produced a smaller version of teddy which used cartridges instead of cassette tapes to make teddy animate . in 1996 , hasbro ' s license expired , and for about a year teddy was without a manufacturer for the first time . during the same time , don kingsborough ( the founder of worlds of wonder ) was having some success at the latest company he had created , yes ! entertainment . kingsborough signed on for another round of teddy , and in 1998 yes ! released a new version of teddy ruxpin , this time he featured a red shirt and blue pants instead of the classic tunic , and went back to using cassette tapes instead of cartridges to make teddy talk .\nworlds of wonder took the toy world by storm two years ago with teddy ruxpin , a stuffed bear that\ntalked\nwith the assistance of a special cassette tape and retailed for a whopping $ 70 .\nthis vintage teddy ruxpin book and tape were picked from an estate in east tennessee . thanks for looking . note : there are a few bite marks on the tape however the tape plays with no issue .\nthe adventures of teddy ruxpin tv show actors phil baron . . . . . . . . teddy ruxpin / burl ruxpin will ryan . . . . . . . . . grubby / louie john stocker . . . . gimmick john koensgen . . . tweeg ( doesn ' t like being contacted by fans - how ironic ! ) les lye . . . . . . . . . . . quellor robert bockstael . . . . lb / prince arin abby hagyard . . . . . . eleanor tweeg holly laroque . . . . . . leota rick jones . . . . . . various michelle baron . . . . . illana ruxpin\nvintage 80\u2019s teddy ruxpin lot ! ! books and tapes teddy grubby & more ! ! condition : pre - owned . vintage . teddy & grubby in very nice clean condition . teddy has small plastic break on battery compartment as shown . both operating . the tape does stop occasionally ( not sure what might be causing problem ) . tapes & books in nice condition . sold as - is . payment is expected within 2 business days . thank you for visiting .\ni am selling all in one lot : they were adult owned . selling as is not tested . i dont know how they work so none have been tested . there is one book and cassette in case teddy ruxpin\nteddy and the mudblups\n. there is another book\nteddy ruxpin sings love songs\n. no cassette . three addition cassettes without books and without cases .\nthe airship\n,\nthe sign of a friend\n, and\nlost in boggley woods\n. the cord is there that you hook grubby to teddy . there is 1 outfit for teddy that he is wearing . comes from a smoke - free home . see photos for details .\nplacement aside , teddy ' s new eyes are much more expressive than anything i had back when i was a kid . while it was cool that teddy ' s eyes would open and close as his mouth moved to tell me a story , ruxpin had the same blank expression throughout the tale .\nas of 1985 , your teddy bear could read you a story in addition to snuggling with you at bedtime . the lovable story - time bear teddy ruxpin used cassette tapes to\nread\nto its young companions . kids had disney engineer ken forsse to thank for this bit of family - friendly technology . forsse and his team used the same technology deployed in the talking creatures seen at disneyland attractions to make teddy ruxpin come to life and created their own company , worlds of wonder , along the way .\nteddy ruxpin was a christmas hit ! my grandson loves him . . . . he was great back when he first came out but he ' s even better . . . more magical ! we love him !\nen had suggested that the title be renamed from ' the adventures of simian greep ' to ' the adventures of teddy ruxpin ' since the word ' greep ' was too similar to the word ' geek ' .\nalchemy alleges that yes ! ' s use of the name\ntv teddy\ninfringes its four registered trademarks . each of the registered marks contains the words\nteddy ruxpin .\n10 the only overlap between yes ! ' s mark and alchemy ' s marks is the word\nteddy .\nyes ! argues very persuasively that\nteddy\nis a generic term that cannot be protected by trademark law , so that the word marks at issue cannot be confusingly similar .\nthe characters in ' the adventures of teddy ruxpin\nare all played by costumed actors . but the facial movements are controlled independently from the actors by signals from a small transmitter in the studio ' s control board .\nour situation is that we are in a bit of a hurt financially . we have to look at the realization that teddy ruxpin has been hurt by the discounting ,\nalchemy partner larry larsen said last week .\nchildren of the 1980s , rejoice ! teddy ruxpin is back . the talking animatronic toy has been given a hi - tech makeover , swapping cassette tapes and plastic eyes for a 4gb hard drive and animated lcd peepers .\nin 2003 teddy ruxpin was named by the toy industry association as one of the most memorable and creative toys of the 20th century , and time magazine later named it as one of the greatest toys of all time .\ndimensions : original wow ruxpin - 14\ntall x 11\nwide - 2 . 59 lbs playskool ruxpin - 12\ntall x 9\u00bd\nwide - 1 . 59 lbs grubby - 15\u00bd\ntall x 8\nwide x 18\u00bd\nlong - 4 lbs\none toys r us exec is quoted as saying , \u201cteddy ruxpin\u2019s are selling better than cabbage patch dolls did during their first year\u201d , just after teddy was released in 1985 . that\u2019s a pretty awesome statement if you think about how large the cabbage patch craze was when they first hit store shelves in 1983 .\nfreudian trio : teddy = ego , grubby = id , gimmick = super - ego .\nah , teddy ruxpin , after my own heart ! i wanted him so bad when i was little . however i did have a world of wonder playset with a floor mat , teddy and grubby . i love this flashback post . he is such a wonderful toy and you kept yours in excellent condition . \ud83d\ude42\nteddy ruxpin , which had a tape recorder tucked inside , could talk and sing , and was a big hit for christmas 1985 . in its first fiscal year , the company ' s sales soared to $ 93 million .\nilliop teddy ruxpin ( illiops being bear - like creatures ) leaves his homeland in rillonia with his friend grubby , an octopede , in search of adventure . they meet up with an inventor named . . . see full summary \u00bb\na pair of lcd displays give the new teddy ruxpin far more personality than the original one had , but it ' s a new approach to plush toys that some of my co - workers didn ' t find as endearing .\nfor anyone who misses teddy ruxpin being available , you\u2019ll be pleased to hear a brand new version is planned for release in 2017 . i suspect that one will include internal storage and wifi for connection to an online story store .\nteddy\u2019s popularity was sustained through a number of cassette tapes with different stories and clothing packs . the company filed for bankruptcy in 1988 and officially closed its doors in 1990 . we can only imagine what they would have continued to create if they hadn\u2019t closed their doors . teddy ruxpin was the first of its kind and the original teddy , i think , still holds up quite well compared to animatronic toys of today .\nthe original teddy ruxpin did things no toy had ever done before , capitalising on a technology that had only been popularised a few years prior with sony ' s walkman . but the new teddy ruxpin now has to compete in a market where it ' s rare for a toy not to include some electronic functionality , not to mention smartphones and tablets packed full of endlessly entertaining apps . a gizmodo staffer ' s two - year - old , who has a history of loving weird robot toys , spent some time with both the original and the new teddy ruxpin . not only did the eyes fail to bother her , she didn ' t seem to have much reaction to either bear at all .\nalchemy ii is also earning royalties on a just - released teddy ruxpin talking doll , a hot item despite its steep $ 70 retail price . the toy is made by a fremont , calif . , company through a licensing agreement .\ntwo decades before smartphones and tablets absorbed americans with virtual social interaction , the plush bear teddy ruxpin arrived in 1985 for $ 70 as a portable , huggable pal that warbled songs such as \u201cmy friend\u201d and \u201ccome dream with me . \u201d"]}
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", "topic": 30}], "title": "sie worldwide studios", "paragraphs": [", president of siea and chairman of sie worldwide studios .\nfrom the reimagining of\nsony interactive entertainment worldwide studios ( sie wws ) is a global network of 15 acclaimed and highly successful game development studios . each studio is owned by sie and works exclusively on sie products .\nchairman of sie worldwide studios shawn layden shared his enthusiasm in seeing the game doing so well .\nsie worldwide studios is a global development hub , a diverse network of highly successful and passionate game development studios and , above all else , a home for outstanding creative talent .\nscei announces new president of sce worldwide studios | press releases \uff5c sony computer entertainment inc .\ndemonstrated how ps4 ' s library will further expand with an unparalleled line - up of games . sie ' s worldwide studios ( sie wws ) unveiled three new ambitious games during the show - -\nshuhei yoshida , who has served as president of sony computer entertainment worldwide studios since may 2008 , said on twitter that he will report to layden at sie . yoshida added that his current title will not change . you can see a full organizational chart for sie below .\nacquisition of evolution studios and bigbig studios in the u . k , to further expand the game development on playstation\u00ae platform\nshuhei yoshida , sony interactive entertainment \u2018s president of worldwide studios , chatted with renown industry journalist greg miller at gamespot\u2019s e3 2017 live show .\nin 1994 . the playstation family of products and services include playstation\u00ae4 , playstation\u00aevr , playstation\u00aevita , playstation\u00ae3 , playstation\u00aestore , playstation\u00aeplus , playstation\u2122video , playstation\u2122music , playstation\u2122now , playstation\u2122vue , playstation\u00aeoriginal and acclaimed playstation software titles from sie worldwide studios . headquartered in\nevolution has been an important part of sce worldwide studios for over 10 years - working on ground - breaking racing titles like wrc , motorstorm and driveclub .\nshuhei yoshida , president of sony worldwide studios , said on twitter that his title wouldn ' t change and that he ' ll be reporting to shawn layden .\nsie will vigorously maximize the corporate value and create new business opportunities through the establishment of forwardworks .\npsp\u00ae sell - in reaches 50 million units worldwide | press releases \uff5c sony computer entertainment inc .\nthis might also help sie as the parent company to have a better relationship with 3rd party developers .\nupdate : sony has confirmed to urltoken that no other studios have been affected .\nregular reviews take place throughout sce worldwide studios , ensuring that the resources that we have in such a competitive landscape can create and produce high quality , innovative and commercially viable projects .\nhouse will keep the title of president and global ceo at the helm of sie , and will also run global partner and development relations , but other executives will change roles under the new gaming division . jim ryan , currently the president and ceo of sony computer entertainment europe , will become the head of global sales and marketing for sie . shawn layden , who succeeded jack tretton as the president and ceo of sony computer entertainment america in april 2014 , will be the head of worldwide studios for sie .\n, fully remastered for ps4 by activision and vicarious visions . sie will also continue its partnership with activision on\ntokyo , may 16 , 2008 \u2013 sony computer entertainment inc . ( scei ) today announced the appointment of shuhei yoshida , senior vice president , us studios , sony computer entertainment worldwide studios ( sce wws ) , as president of sce wws , effective may 16 , 2008 .\nin the beginning of this year , sony worldwide studios president shuhei yoshida was asked a question with respect to his goal for this year , 2017 . to this his response is as follows :\nwe ' re a global company with our headquarters in bristol uk , and satellite offices in dublin and california . we make frequent trips to games developer studios and conferences all over the world , and we work closely with sie head office in japan , as well as other sie offices in the usa and europe .\nwe develop and publish a range of exciting new titles each year , created either by our fantastic in - house studios , or in collaboration with independent studios from the wider industry .\nthey got rounded up this morning and michael denny [ senior vice president of sony computer entertainment worldwide studios ] explained the company was being ' reorganised ' ,\nshadow said in a follow up post .\nsie is committed to the continuous expansion of the world of ps4 through the introduction of attractive software titles and network services .\nwell team ico was a team in sie japan studio so what they collaborated with themselves ? ha ! same with graivty rush .\nsony will try to relocate those affected to other studios ,\nbut unfortunately some redundancies will be necessary\n.\nas part of sce worldwide studios , we do regular reviews to ensure that the resources we have can create and produce high quality , innovative and commercially viable projects in an increasingly competitive marketplace . as part of this process , we have reviewed and assessed all current and planned projects for the short and medium term and have decided to make some changes to our european studios .\nin a statement sony said it was focusing on other studios that\nare currently working on exciting new projects\n.\nfurthermore , matterfall is a new ps4 game by developer housemarque and publisher sony interactive entertainment ( sie ) worldwide studios which is the parent studio of sony xdev europe , which does not have a release window as of yet , however , wipeout omega collection has been scheduled for the summer of 2017 . the collection incorporates content from wipeout hd , wipeout hd fury , wipeout 2048 and 4k hdr support and better graphical quality on the platform , ps4 pro .\n\u201cwe knew horizon zero dawn was going to be something special , so to see the incredible critical reaction to a brand new game world translate into this level of sales is really gratifying , \u201d said shawn layden , chairman of sie worldwide studios . \u201cguerrilla has created a game that is nothing short of exceptional , and the reaction we have seen from fans \u2013 from hours and hours of gameplay streaming to endless photo sharing \u2013 shows just how impactful it has been . \u201d\nin europe , the sie wws family includes london studio , based in soho ; media molecule , who work out of their guildford hq ; and guerrilla games in amsterdam .\nit has been decided that liverpool studio should be closed . liverpool studio has been an important part of sce worldwide studios since the outset of playstation , and have contributed greatly to playstation over the years . everyone connected with liverpool studio , past and present , can be very proud of their achievements .\nsce worldwide studios north america : bend studio | naughty dog | san diego studio | santa monica studio | sucker punch productions europe : guerrilla games | guerrilla cambridge | london studio | media molecule | xdev asia : japan studio ( project siren | playstation c . a . m . p ! ) | polyphony digital\na sony spokesperson also said the company will try to relocate those affected to other studios .\nwe will be looking to relocate the team members throughout the studios , but unfortunately some redundancies will be necessary and in those cases we will assist staff in any way we can .\nduring the conversation , miller questioned yoshida about the lack of solid release dates for some of the biggest upcoming playstation titles . it seems like the team at sie learned from past mistakes .\n3rd party software developers and publishers as well as sce worldwide studios have been leveraging these unique features of ps vr to develop a broad range of software titles . several of these content will be showcased at events and other occasions globally starting with tokyo game show 2015 , held from september 17th to 20th at makuhari messe , chiba prefecture .\n) . many more exciting new software titles in a variety of genres are planned continually for release from third party developers and publishers as well as from sce worldwide studios . also with a steady increase in the number of registered playstation network accounts , sce will continue to further enhance network services for both game and non - game entertainment content .\nworldwide studios ( wws ) is the game development division of sony playstation . wws studios are responsible for developing some of the most recognisable and ambitious console games and franchises on playstation , including uncharted , the last of us , horizon , god of war , and gran turismo . we work with some of the best game studios in the world , and use data to help them make their games even better . we are looking for talented people to join us in pushing the boundaries of game analytics for playstation games . you have a passion for video games and a solid background teasing out insights from data . you\u2019re looking for a fun , dynamic environment to take on new challenges . as a game data analyst , you\u2019ll work in our cross - disciplinary team to help game studios use data effe . . .\nthis is an alarming trend . i make that three sony 1st - party studios in the uk in less than 12 months . all playstationvr developers too .\nfunnily enough , i just happened to stumble upon the siren games ( which i never played ) on another thread , and was surprised to see it was an sie japan game made by the same developers of gravity rush .\nlike any family , we\u2019re part of wider community , and we take great pride in teaming up with talented independent studios to bring the best new gaming experiences exclusively to playstation .\nsn systems is a wholly owned subsidiary of sie that creates development tools for the best in the business . with unparalleled experience and a real passion for innovation , the team works out of bristol , england and dublin , ireland .\nhi there , my name is dominic robilliard and for the last year or so i\u2019ve been serving as the creative director for a new group within sony world wide studios : pixelopus .\nas part of this process we have reviewed and assessed all current projects and plans for the short and medium term and have decided to make some changes to the european studios structure .\nthe main topics will be the head coach\u2019s role as a team leader , key tendencies in hockey worldwide and features of a modern training process . the majority of speakers are head coaches with great international , nhl and khl experience .\nrecognized as a global leader in interactive and digital entertainment , sony interactive entertainment america ( sie ) is responsible for the playstation\u00ae brand and family of products and services . playstation has delivered innovation to the market since the launch of the original playstation in\n\u2013 sony computer entertainment inc . ( scei ) today announced that the cumulative worldwide sell - in units of psp\u00ae ( playstation\u00aeportable ) handheld entertainment system ( psp - 1000 , 2000 and 3000 series ) reached a total of 50 million units (\nsony has merged the entire playstation business into one new company called sony interactive entertainment . as of april 1st , sie ' s president and ceo will be andrew house , and the business will be run out of san mateo , california . sie essentially brings the hardware and software units of the soon - to - be - former sony computer entertainment and the playstation network services run by sony network entertainment international under one roof in the us . there will also be local arms set up in tokyo and london .\nsony says that\nit has become important for both sce and snei to unify their business strengths under one entity with a single focus ,\nand that the two former companies will\ncombine resources across their hardware , software , content and fast - growing network businesses , positioning [ sie ] for enhanced competitiveness , continued expansion and market leadership in all areas .\nnotably , the us - based sie is described as being responsible for r & d of future playstation hardware as well as the software and network services .\nby integrating the strengths of playstation ' s hardware , software , content and network operations , sie will become an even stronger entity , with a clear objective to further accelerate the growth of the playstation business ,\nsays house in a statement .\nalong with our business partners , sie will develop pioneering services and products that will continue to inspire consumers ' imaginations and lead the market . we will work hard to maximize corporate value by coordinating global business operations across san mateo , tokyo , and london by leveraging local expertise .\nhowever , it was felt that by focusing our investment plans on other studios that are currently working on exciting new projects , we would be in a stronger position to offer the best possible content for our consumers .\ni hope everyone affected continues on to be awesome people and get to even better places , both at work and in life . you will never be forgotten evolution studios ! * pops in driveclub for a victory lap *\nsituated in the heart of london ' s west end , bafta 195 piccadilly is the home of bafta worldwide , as well as an award - winning venue for hire that offers outstanding hospitality and a suite of flexible event spaces , which can be crafted to suit any occasion .\nlol , if you think that they will release every small indie titles on discs , then you\u2019ll be waiting a long time . small studios can\u2019t afford to have all their games pressed on disc and put on the market .\nin the complete statement , which you can read below , sony said it would try to reallocate some of the evolution team to other studios , but the company ' s aware that it may also lose some serious talent .\ndon ' t worry i didn ' t forgot that . it ' s just that i want to wait and see if this thread will be allowed to exist , before i add the rest of the studios ( create those images )\nsony computer entertainment can confirm the closure of zipper interactive , a seattle - based internal game development studio that has been part of the global development operation of sony computer entertainment worldwide studios ( sce wws ) . the closure is a result of a normal cycle of resource re - alignment within sce wws . zipper has complete all work associated with its most recent project , unit 13 for playstation vita . zipper titles mag , socom 4 and unit 13 will continue to be supported , including the new daily challenges in unit 13 .\nbatman : arkham vr is from the critically - acclaimed rocksteady studios and is the first virtual reality batman experience that will allow fans to experience gotham city through the eyes of the world ' s greatest detective in an all new arkham mystery .\n\u201cthe name \u2018playstation vr\u2019 not only directly expresses an entirely new experience from playstation\u00ae that allows players to feel as if they are physically inside the virtual world of a game , but it also reflects our hopes that we want our users to feel a sense of familiarity as they enjoy this amazing experience , \u201d said masayasu ito , evp , division president of ps product business and vp , software design division . \u201cwe will continue to refine the hardware from various aspects , while working alongside 3rd party developers and publishers and sce worldwide studios , in order to bring content that deliver exciting experiences only made possible with vr . \u201d\nby integrating the strengths of playstation ' s hardware , software , content and network operations , sie will become an even stronger entity , with a clear objective to further accelerate the growth of the playstation business ,\nsaid andrew house , who currently serves as the president and global ceo of sony computer entertainment and the head of sony network entertainment .\n@ einhander138 unfortunately all games won\u2019t have a physical release since doing it for smaller studios , like this one , could raise the costs too much . plus with the low price point it doesn\u2019t make sense . it has nothing to do with consumer rights though . it\u2019s production costs .\nin addition to the wealth of content coming from sie ' s wws , partnerships with the industry ' s leading developers and publishers will further solidify ps4 as the best place to play for gamers . at the press conference , siea announced it has worked with activision to bring back one of playstation ' s fan favorite characters , crash bandicoot . coming to ps4 first this october , crash appears in\ntokyo , march 24 , 2016 \u2013 sony computer entertainment inc . that will change its company name to sony interactive entertainment inc . ( sie ) effective friday , april 1 st , 2016 , announced today the formation of forwardworks corporation ( forwardworks ) , a new company that is aimed to deploy new services toward the ever - expanding smart device market . forwardworks will begin its operation from april 1 st , 2016 .\nsie are looking to hire a deputy engineering manager to help grow the london devnet development team . in this role you will have the opportunity to ensure that the team is productive and motivated , by managing the hiring of new members , and career growth of each team member . you will motivate and guide the development of each individual , identifying opportunities to help them grow their careers and skill - sets . . . .\nsony xdev funds and collaborates with independent development studios across europe to publish great content on playstation\u00ae globally . we help our partners to make great games and are privileged to work with some of the very best teams . we maintain a highly dedicated and passionate production team who strive to add value to your game through development to market .\nit ' s a new beginning for god of war gear . we ' re reimagining our merchandise with partners worldwide ( such as neca ' s incredible 7\nnorse kratos figurine ) , steeped within our new universe of norse mythology . visit our official playstation god of war gear store for the latest official merch updates and stay tuned to our social media channels for the unveiling of plenty more in the months ahead .\nbeyond movies , music , and literature , cory appreciated video games that pushed the boundaries of horror beyond jump scares or demented clowns with a taste for violence . he dabbled in pc mods and even worked as a level designer at voodoofusion and timegate studios , but his lead designer role at monolith was one of his biggest early breaks .\nsony interactive entertainment ' s worldwide headquarters will reside in san mateo , california \u2014 currently the location of sony computer entertainment america \u2014 meaning that the home of sony ' s gaming business is shifting to the u . s . from sony ' s corporate headquarters in tokyo . the division will maintain\nkey global business operations\nin tokyo ( currently sony computer entertainment inc . ) and london ( currently sony computer entertainment europe ) .\nworking exclusively with the playstation family of consoles , our studios and partners constantly push the boundaries of innovation to produce some of the platform\u2019s best - loved titles and franchises . these include the last of us , god of war , uncharted , horizon zero dawn , driveclub , tearaway , gravity rush , bloodborne , gran turismo and many more besides .\nout of all of the big names working at sony , allan becker is the one that even hardcore gamers don ' t know about . i was enamoured by sie japan studio and the truly creative games ( rain , puppeteer , tokyo jungle , gravity rush , and echochrome are among my favourites of the last few years ) they were shipping so i decided to do more research into the studio and allan ' s name came up a few times .\nsony has confirmed the impending shutdown to us , saying that the compulsory redundancies are\nregrettable\n. the decision to close the studio comes from a review of all current playstation projects and resources , with the platform holder concluding that\nin order to deliver on our strategic objectives , it is necessary to make some changes to the european studios structure\n.\n, this e3 marks one of the best content line - ups in playstation history . with the launch of ps vr on the horizon , innovation also has never been stronger at playstation , as developers , from smaller independent teams to larger studios , have been able to quickly leverage the technology and create unique experiences that truly embody vr ' s potential .\nit is regrettable that this decision will lead to compulsory redundancies . we accept that this decision will mean that we risk losing high calibre staff but by focusing on other studios that already have exciting new projects in development we believe we will be in a stronger position going forward and able to offer the best possible content of the highest quality for our consumers .\nthe statement adds :\nwhilst we accept that this decision will mean that we risk losing high calibre staff , by focusing on other studios with exciting new projects in development , ( including continued work on playstation vr ) , we believe we will be in a stronger position going forward and able to offer the best possible content of the highest quality to our players .\nsmall note - but the studios aren ' t named\nsony bend studio\nor\nsony san diego studio\nbut rather\nsce bend studio\nand\nsce san diego studio\n. remember , sony and sony computer entertainment ( sce ) are different entities , meaning that sony bend could be making toasters and televisions as opposed to sce bend who is specifically a content creator for playstation .\nwe ' ve reached out to sony for more details , and to ask whether the founding of sie means that sony will no longer use the sony computer entertainment name in any capacity . if the latter is true , it will mean the end \u2014 albeit in name only \u2014 of the gaming division that sony founded in november 1993 . sony announced at the 2010 consumer electronics show that it planned to expand the playstation network beyond gaming across the company ' s consumer electronics , and established sony network entertainment international in april 2010 for that purpose .\nstudio : london studios history : this is football , singstar , getaway , eye toy , ps home , eye pet . . . . . . president : dave raynard director ( s ) : george andreas ( creative director ) employees : released ps4 games & applications : singstar ( 2014 ) vr worlds ( 2016 / 57 ) playstation 4 projects : rumour : - sony confirmed that london studio is working on another vr game\nevolution studios , the developer behind franchises like world rally championship and motorstorm , has been shut down by sony , we ' ve just learned . the company ' s most recent driveclub was a troubled project for the studio and sony , having seen delays and online problems - 55 people had been cut from evolution just one year ago . now , sony has made the tough decision to make the rest of the evolution staff redundant .\nyoshida joined scei in 1993 , and was one of the initial members in establishing the playstation\u00ae business . he was appointed producer of the product development department in april 1996 , and joined sony computer entertainment america inc . as vice president of product development in april 2000 , where he held various positions in product development , producing many global best selling franchise titles . in february 2007 , yoshida was promoted to senior vice president , us studios , sce wws .\n\u201csce wws has been developing global hit titles , sharing resources and know - how within sce group since its foundation , and we will reinforce our software business by further enhancing coordination among the studios under a new leader , \u201d said kazuo hirai , president and group ceo , scei . \u201cunder the leadership of yoshida , who has proven track record in managing creative talent , sce wws will accelerate the software development for the playstation\u00ae3 and psp\u00ae ( playstation\u00ae portable ) platforms and vigorously expand the gaming market . \u201d\nhope this time it won ' t get closed . don ' t know what the problem is if people want to talk about sce ' s 1st party studios . and again , juan , you forgot : pixelopus small new team in san mateo , california . first game was entwined . north west studio new studio , working on vr games for playstationvr . sce connected content group yes , they are developing games , too . their next / first game will be hardware : rivals ( sequel to the ps2 online - multiplayer / car - combat game hardware : online arena )\nforwardworks will leverage the intellectual property of the numerous playstation\u00ae dedicated software titles and its gaming characters as well as the knowledge and know - how of gaming development expertise which was acquired over the years with playstation\u00ae business to provide gaming application optimized for smart devices including smartphones * to users in japan and asia . the company will aim to deliver users with opportunity to casually enjoy full - fledged game titles in the new filed of the smart device market .\n\u201cplaystation\u201d is a registered trademark of sony computer entertainment inc . all other trademarks are property of their respective owners .\nreaders are advised that the press releases and other information posted on this site are current only on their original publication date . please note that such press releases and other information may now be outdated or rendered inaccurate due to passage of time or subsequent material changes in facts and circumstance .\nsony is closing the cambridge branch of guerrilla games , urltoken has learned . all employees will be laid off .\nguerrilla games amsterdam , developer of horizon : zero dawn and the killzone series , will not be affected .\nplaystation has pledged to\nwhere possible . . . try to reallocate people onto other projects\nand assist staff by speaking to local developers about recruitment prospects . fortunately , cambridge is something of a hotbed of uk deveopers , with the likes of frontier , ninja theory , jagex and more based nearby .\nthis decision should not take anything away from the incredible games and services that guerrilla cambridge has delivered .\nthe studio , previously known as scee cambridge studio , has been running for 19 years and most recently produced playstation vr launch title and multiplayer virtual reality game rigs : mechanized combat league . its past hits have included the medievil franchise , primal , ghosthunter and ps vita shooter killzone mercenary .\nthe team based there was not only known for its development and creativity but also its work with local universities to help find new talent for the games industry .\nsign up for the daily update and get the best of urltoken in your inbox .\nstunned ! great studio , great games and a very talented team . always blazing the trail of new hardware and software .\nuk charts : jurassic world narrowly misses no . 1 as crash bandicoot holds firm\nthis brand new team is made up of talented graduates from two pioneering digital media and artistic institutions here in the united states : carnegie mellon\u2019s entertainment technology center and the san jose state university animation and illustration program . as well as a cutting edge creative skill set we also benefit from a diverse cultural back drop too : pixelopus is truly an international group with five countries represented amongst the ten of us !\nthis week at e3 we are both revealing and launching our debut game : entwined for the ps4 , the ps3 and ps vita systems . it\u2019s a beautiful , addictive and abstract action / arcade game about two souls who are in love but that can\u2019t be together . these souls are represented by a bird and a fish , which you must learn to control simultaneously . over the course of nine lifetimes you will help these two characters come together with the eventual goal of uniting them for eternity . this story was inspired by an ancient chinese myth , and the theme of reincarnation lives in our level structure .\nwithin each of these varied lifetimes you will earn the opportunity to bring the two souls together , and at that moment they will turn into a soaring dragon . this empowering transformation was designed as a moment of liberation and pure gameplay reward to celebrate this important moment in each lifetime . the freedom and joy of flight soon leads to the ability for players to \u2018skywrite\u2019 using glorious trails of light and living paint across the sky . we hope that players will enjoy this ability to create their own aerial sculptures , and on the ps4 system they can share what they make with their friends through the share button .\nwe began this project on a quest to find new gameplay ideas , create meaningful art and a desire to make something that felt genuinely new and entertaining for players . with an original gameplay mechanic at its heart , entwined creates a unique sense of flow which only games can generate through the balance of skill , a vibrant art style and a mesmerizing original soundtrack .\ni want to close out this blog post by thanking our amazing team ; lucie , becky , ash , haewon , jing , eric , jitesh , arjun , our wonderful composer sam marshall and finally our extraordinary art director , jeff sangalli . as a group you possess a rich and enlightening mix of experience , talent , and passion for making games , which has created something truly special in entwined . we really hope playstation gamers have as much fun playing this exclusive game as we did making it .\nentwined is available now on the ps4 system via playstation store for $ 9 . 99 , and will be releasing in about a month on the ps3 and ps vita systems . it is a cross - buy title , so you\u2019ll already own it on those two platforms when you pick it up for the ps4 system . the soundtrack is also available to purchase today on the ps3 system and itunes store .\ni\u2019ll definitely have my eye on this once the cross - buy hits . for now , it\u2019s yet another justification to long for the next step beyond my ps3\u2026\n( and , thank you for providing the soundtrack through the store as well as itunes . may i request amazon mp3 and bandcamp , as well ? )\nlet me guess we don\u2019t have a demo for this game . so you have to buy it and if you don\u2019t like the game then your money is down the drain .\nnice to see students from my alma matter ( san jose state ) having a hand in this .\ni really really love this game so far . it\u2019s very pretty and relaxing . i\u2019ve been looking for a game like this .\ni\u2019m super happy to find out the soundtrack is available for purchase . i\u2019m going to get it right now .\nwhy would a small game like this get a disc release ? people have no common sense it seems .\nit was really nice to see this in the conference\u2026looks like a good game . great visuals .\nit\u2019s not a question of being brainwashed , it\u2019s a question of common sense .\nthe game looks great\u2013really beautiful and peaceful . also , i\u2019d consider typing your company name out with a capital \u201co , \u201d as in pixelopus ( or even a space between the words , though clearly you\u2019re hesitant to do that ) . when i initially saw your company name , i thought the last four letters would be pronounced like the last four letters of \u201coctopus . \u201d the color differentiation in the logo helped me out a lot , but without that or a space or a capital \u201co , \u201d i think you might get some odd reactions .\nyou\u2019re missing out on a ton of content if all you purchase are retail releases . i\u2019m sure you have an tablet / phone and don\u2019t worry about digital purchases . this is 2014 , physical games will soon be on the way out \u2013 it doesn\u2019t matter what form games take , just play and enjoy them .\nthis game is really beautiful ! the art style and soundtrack are incredible , the gameplay is simple but fun and the challenge mode is super addictive .\n\u201cphysical games will soon be on the way out\u201d \u2013 only if you allow publishers to bend you over and take away your consumer rights .\nthis game is awesome ! i\u2019m really happy that it came out the day of e3 , that\u2019s so awesome . < 3\ni\u2019m really happy i bought this game . short and pretty . challenge mode is fun . worth the $ 10 . beautiful game with a lovely soundtrack to go along with it . recommended !\nthese independent companies aren\u2019t looking to screw you out of a sale . they need your sale ! they aren\u2019t sony or microsoft that can survive if they have failed sales for a few games .\nthe * fight * for consumer rights you should work towards is crappy day 1 dlc content that will costs you extra with a $ 60 game . that isn\u2019t right and should be included with the game . or * fight * against paying retail price for digital versions . this game costs $ 10 because its digital only . physical release of this could increase price to $ 15 or higher .\nmaybe you\u2019re trolling , maybe you \u2018re serious . i don\u2019t know . it unfortunate you\u2019ll be missing out on some great games .\nbeautiful , artistic , colorful , & cross buy . . sold . what a nice surprise to have something at e3 available right away . well done and it reminds me of the good old apple conferences when the new toy was available that day .\n@ 22 the fight for consumer rights * includes * fighting against digital copies . the only reason so many indies publish digitally is because they\u2019re trying to kill used games . indie companies aren\u2019t looking to screw me out of a sale , but they * are * looking to screw me out of my consumer rights .\nlol ! yes , release the 50 - 100 mb games on a 4 . 7gb dvd disc . or better yet , a 25gb bluray . please ! for my consumer rights !\nyou\u2019re probably the type who once finishes his game , goes to a retail store for trade - ins . i can see retail copies still going for big titles that uses lots of space , but for small indie titles , ah ! i\u2019ll agree with the others , you\u2019re just trolling .\ni can\u2019t argue with you about the industry attempting to kill used games . if the industry has its way , used games will be dead in 5 years time . which means higher prices and wasteful consumption for gamers everywhere . this has nothing to do with a small indie company though .\nin this case , we are talking about a $ 10 game . if there were a physical release , sure you could find a used version . lets be generous and say we knock a big 50 % off the price because its used . you are saving 5 $ . that\u2019s not much , because the price of new isn\u2019t much . its cheap because its a short indie arcade game that can be downloaded in an hour .\nnow lets take a full size , aaa developer , $ 70 game that is so large it would take me a few days to attain digitally . if we knock 50 % off of this game , we save 35 $ . that\u2019s 7 times the savings than the used indie game . if you saved the same amount of money on the aaa title as you did the indie title , the aaa game would be $ 65 used . so basically the same price . that puts into perspective how impractical it is to buy a $ 10 indie title used .\nif you\u2019re still fighting for the consumer right to physical media for small size arcade style inde games in 2014 , you\u2019ve missed the boat . digital only indie arcade games have been around for at least half a decade now . you\u2019re losing sight of what you should be fighting for in terms of consumer rights . fight against the triple a games that want to go digital only . they are worth so much more money that buying used versions is actually practical . not to mention the strain on your home internet connection that a digital only aaa game would cause . heed the advice of @ kalthoon and fight against expensive day 1 dlc that a few years ago would come included with the original release for no extra money on top of the price you pay for the game . raise issues with the ea sports games that require you to activate your copy on xblive / psplus so that you can\u2019t even lend the game to your own brother in the same house .\ngaming consumers are under attack on all fronts by those who stand to profit most from the gaming industry and sometimes it gets confusing which game companies deserve a boycott , but this game and this company have done nothing wrong .\nps plus members ! pick up black ops 3 free until 7 / 11 , before black ops 4 launches 10 / 12 .\ne3 reveal : watch over 10 minutes of new gameplay from the last of us part ii .\nget an early look at the gameplay and open - world setting of ghost of tsushima .\nwould you be willing to answer a few brief questions about playstation . blog ?\nsiea also announced the north american launch date of october for playstation\u00aevr ( ps vr ) , a virtual reality system that takes ps4 to the next level of immersion . along with the launch date announcement , siea unveiled a breadth of unique ps vr experiences , including farpoint ( impulse gear ) , star wars\u2122 battlefront\u2122 : x - wing vr mission ( electronic arts ) , and batman \u2122 : arkham vr ( rocksteady and warner bros interactive entertainment ) .\nopened the show with a reveal showcasing a refreshed gameplay experience that continues the next chapter for iconic character , kratos . as part of the reveal , renowned musical artist bear mccreary , composer for\nthe debut of spider - man for ps4 introduced players for the first time to an authentic new spider - man story and universe being developed through a close collaboration between insomniac games , marvel and san mateo studio . additionally , days gone marks the long - awaited return of bend studio , who debuted a trailer highlighting a story about loss and regret set in a stunningly realistic high - desert of the pacific northwest , and closed the press conference with a live demonstration of emergent , open - world gameplay .\n, the latest game from one of the most beloved franchises . additionally , in 2017 , fans can play\n, ensuring once again that playstation is home to one of the world ' s biggest franchises . playstation 4 gamers will be the first to play all downloadable map packs from\nadditional featured partner titles shown during the conference include lego star wars : the force awakens , resident evil 7 biohazard , and final fantasy xv . ps4 owners will be the first to play the demo for the highly - anticipated lego star wars : the force awakens , and the demo for resident evil 7 biohazard will be made available first to playstation\u00aeplus members . additionally , it was announced that resident evil 7 biohazard will be fully compatible with ps vr .\n, it brings with it the opportunity for virtual reality to reach the mainstream , as all 40 million ps4s in gamers ' homes are ps vr - capable . * * from some of the biggest franchises in gaming to brand new titles created exclusively for ps vr , a wide breadth of unique experiences will await gamers when ps vr launches . during the conference , siea unveiled new ps vr experiences , including\n, an unnerving vr space adventure that will set a new standard for immersive vr .\nstar wars battlefront : x - wing vr mission will immerse players in one of the most dreamt about star wars\u2122 fantasies \u2013 piloting an x - wing in the far reaches of space . this all - new mission will be exclusive to ps vr this holiday , and is free * * * for owners of star wars battlefront . * * *\nbattlefront for ps4\u2122 , playstation\u00aevr , and playstation camera ( all sold separately ) .\nplaystation\nis a registered trademark of sony interactive entertainment inc .\nps4\nis a trademark of the same company .\ncopyright \u00a9 2018 pr newswire association llc . all rights reserved . a cision company .\n\u00a9 2018 sony xdev europe . website \u00a92017 sony interactive entertainment europe limited . all content , games titles , trade names and / or trade dress , trademarks , artwork and associated imagery are trademarks and / or copyright material of their respective owners . all rights reserved . more info\nlisten to the exceptionally gorgeous kara ' s theme from # detroitbecomehuman by @ philipsheppard . stream the whole soundtrack : urltoken ( and if you ' ve played the game and got that kara ending , we won ' t judge you if you cry . )\nupdate : last week , rumors were swirling that zipper interactive , the sony - owned studio behind socom , mag and unit 13 , has been shut down .\ntoday , sony released a statement to ign confirming zipper interactive has indeed been shuttered . the statement reads as follows :\naccording to a rumor currently running on kotaku , sony - owned developer zipper interactive is being shut down .\nzipper interactive was founded in 1995 , and created games solely for microsoft windows until 2002 . it was in that year that zipper made a name for itself with its playstation 2 - exclusive socom : us navy seals . in 2006 , after a slew of socom games on ps2 and psp , sony purchased the company and brought it into its first - party family .\nkotaku ' s rumor notes that the studio\nis in the process of being shut down ,\nand that while sony\ndeclined to comment on the matter\nto them , they ' ve\nheard chatter for several days that zipper was in the process of being hit with layoffs and a project cancellation . the scope of the layoffs appears to indicate a studio shutdown .\nsuch news , if true , isn ' t surprising given the performance of zipper ' s recent releases . mag , zipper ' s 2010 ps3 release , had a loyal following but didn ' t sell exceptionally well . the next year , the studio released socom 4 for ps3 right when the playstation network went offline due to a hacker attack , proving to be hugely problematic for the sales of the online - centric game . unit 13 , the studio ' s most recent offering , is a playstation vita - exclusive that we gave a 7 . 5 .\nwe ' ve reached out to sony for official comment and were told that they\ndon ' t comment on rumors or speculation .\n, which sees its protagonist fight on both sides of the isa - helghast conflict . and in october we simultaneously released\nin addition to these planned events , there were also a few surprises along the way . in early november we were wowed by a 15 minute fan - made live action film called\ndirector brian curtin had been in touch with guerrilla about his ambitious plans for a short killzone movie , but we were still unprepared for the level of awesomeness he\u2019d bring to the project . the end result is a testament to the sheer creativity of our fans , and we feel very blessed to have such dedicated followers .\nbut the biggest highlight of the year was being able to welcome sce cambridge studio into our fold . we\u2019ve officially become a multi - studio company ! guerrilla cambridge \u2013 as our new sister studio is known \u2013 is working hard to ensure that killzone : mercenary will be the ultimate handheld first - person shooter experience when it launches for playstation vita in 2013 .\nthe team is intimately familiar with handheld game development , having previously worked on titles such as littlebigplanet for the playstation portable , and they\u2019ve done a phenomenal job adapting the killzone 3 engine to the ps vita platform .\nwith killzone : mercenary on the way , 2013 is gearing up to be another big year for guerrilla \u2013 quite possibly the biggest since we released the original killzone way back in 2004 . we\u2019ll have more details for you at a future date , but until then we hope you share a wonderful holiday with your loved ones , and we\u2019ll see you in 2013 .\nthis week ' s playstation store highlights : red faction guerrilla re - mars - tered , the walker and more . . .\narww guerilla games , not only are you inspiration to the playstation scene but youre championing the flag for german game development and ive always admired that .\nto everyone involved in guerilla games and its subsidiaries have a very merry christmas and spend some time with your loved ones .\nkillzone intercept was awesome . the sound effects alone were so unbelievably accurate . if anyone hasn\u2019t watched it , give up 15 minutes of your time and watch it . it\u2019s jaw - dropping ! it\u2019s ace to here about the 2nd studio . killzone mercenary is the main game i\u2019m excited for next year . keep up the excellent work , guys .\nmerry christmas to you too at the team of killzone . i bet killzone mercenary puts resistance boring skies and call of dull : short ops declassified to shame .\nshow nihilistic ( nstiggate ) how it\u2019s done guerrilla . if the reviews come great again . i will finally have a great fps for the vita . merry christmas to you too and a happy new year .\nmerry christmas guerrilla ! can\u2019t wait for kz : m and whatever else you might have in store . bring on the new year : - d\ngg you really need to tie up the loose ends from the end of kz3 . plsu the kz3 multiplayer was almost perfect , but just needed a little more shine adding to it . i\u2019m confident that the ps3 is still workable for another episode in the kz series\u2026 . .\ni would like killzone mercenary to have one very important thing : it must have a full featured multi - player experience .\nwith a unit 13 style contracts mode for single player . people are desperate for a good multi - player game on the vita and have been massively let down so far .\nbring it on , your killzone : mercenary is titan that may hold up vita on it\u2019s titan\u2019s shoulders . we are confident . i hope mercenary will be on - par with console killzone titles . it has to . uncharted : golden abyss was good and such , but not incredible like console counterparts . it was not in - house though . i hope at least you will watch after this new guerrilla cambridge studio closely . put an eye on them , they have world on their shoulders , they have no option to fail , they need your help ."]}
{"id": 56513, "summary": [{"text": "the williamson museum is a 501 ( c ) ( 3 ) non-profit corporation established in 1997 to collect , preserve and exhibit items relating to the rich culture and heritage of williamson county , texas .", "topic": 1}, {"text": "the museum is located at 716 s. austin ave on the historic square in georgetown , texas in the former farmers state bank building .", "topic": 38}, {"text": "the museum offers numerous free hands-on educational programs to the public through exhibits , tours and outreach including its annual chisholm trail days event at san gabriel park and pioneer day at old settlers park .", "topic": 2}, {"text": "additionally , the museum offers a variety of monthly programs including hands on history , the salon at wildfire , and participates in first friday .", "topic": 2}, {"text": "the museum also offers traveling trunks to schools , field trips , and a living history group \" voices from the past . \"", "topic": 33}, {"text": "exhibits rotate on a continual basis , including several photograph exhibits which are available for travel . ", "topic": 5}], "title": "williamson museum", "paragraphs": ["the williamson museum and the gault school of archaeological research are hosting together special tours to gault . the proceeds will support the gault school of archaeological research and the williamson museum .\neach year the williamson museum honors someone who has transformed the county at our annual fundraiser , which benefits the museum ' s educational programs .\nthe museum provides monthly educational programs , member events , and more ! learn something new about williamson county while attending one of our museum events .\nthe williamson museum invited members of the county\u2019s hispanic - american community to donate family photographs documenting life in williamson county throughout the last century .\nthe williamson museum serves over 10 , 000 students each year through educational programming . check out our educational programs\nthe williamson museum is a 501 ( c ) ( 3 ) non - profit corporation established in 1997 to collect , preserve and exhibit items relating to the rich culture and heritage of williamson county .\nthis is a free museum on the georgetown square which gives some insight into the history of williamson county , tx . it depicts some of the artifacts and pictures of earlier times . this museum is a must for residents and a short diversion for visitors . recommended .\nopened in summer 2017 , the second museum location is located near the round rock on chisholm trail .\nsmall museum with some interesting things to see but any of exhibits are pictures and lots of reading .\nif you take the courthouse tour , meet in the museum . there are several attractions telling the . . .\nadmission is free for the presentation , with refreshments offered by wildfire restaurant pay - as - go before and after the formal presentation . the williamson museum would like to thank our salon series sponsor \u2013 wildfire restaurant the views and opinions expressed by the salon speakers are those of the speaker and do not necessarily reflect the policy , position or views of the williamson museum , its board , employees or affiliate .\n\u201chaving this museum on the square in georgetown is wonderful for visitors and residents alike . the fact that this square and the architecture is so historical makes georgetown worthwhile to visit . a great museum for both children and adults alike . \u201d\ncelebrate the history and diversity of williamson county by contributing to our historic collections . learn more\ninnovative and hands - on exhibits explore the history and culture of williamson county . view current exhibits\nour memberships offer fun benefits while supporting the mission of the museum . they make great gifts for the person who has everything and the funds raised help us to discover and share the stories of williamson county . join today !\nin 1848 , 6 men met under a large oak to form williamson county . meet the early residents of the area including pioneers and native americans as you explore how williamson county came into existence .\nthis is a free , small museum that has a lot of neat information about the county and how it came to . . .\nour mission is to promote the culture and heritage of williamson county through education , preservation , acquisition and exhibition .\nthe williamson county courthouse has rooms and spaces available for rental for everything from special events to meetings . learn more\nthe williamson museum provides fun for learners of all ages . from the intriguing topics of the salon at wildfire to the engaging activities of hands on history , there is something for everyone . we welcome you to join us in learning about our past and present .\nlooking for a scenic spot to visit around the county ? want to know more about how the county came to be ? need to rent the historic 1911 courthouse for your own event of the century ? visit the williamson museum to discover all of this and more .\nif you take the courthouse tour , meet in the museum . there are several attractions telling the local history . its free , but do donate something .\nsome activities in both museums ( williamson art gallery and birkenhead priory ) are supported by the charity the williamson & priory friends organisation , including the private views to exhibitions , purchases for the collections , costs of conservation , summer serenades - the popular sunday afternoon concerts from may to september . the williamson talks are monthly meetings relating to the exhibitions with invited speakers .\nwe invite you to experience the heritage of our community . the williamson museum offers a variety of ways for you to engage and interact with the past . whether you are a student doing research , a new resident of the fastest growing county in the country , someone who loves to preserve and care for local history or a couple looking to get married in a beautiful setting , we have something for each of you . become a member today and discover the stories of williamson county .\nsee the communities , people and places across williamson county , with photographs and information from places like liberty hill , jarrell , taylor and cedar park .\nthe museum offers free and exciting hands - on educational programs to the public through innovative exhibits , tours and outreach . we also host\npioneer day\nat old settlers park , an annual event .\nlocated outside the centre of birkenhead , the williamson art gallery & museum stands at the core of the wirral museums service , offering fourteen gallery spaces which regularly host changing exhibitions of national and local significance . the williamson also houses one of the best art collections in the north west of england in its beautifully proportioned galleries . paintings of all sorts , especially british watercolours and work by local artists , join highlights of the decorative arts collections like liverpool porcelain and birkenhead ' s own contribution to the arts & crafts movement , the della robbia pottery .\nnote : special rates are available for williamson county residents and non - profit organizations . for rental information , please read the rental and special event policies and procedures .\nplaces of worship serve spiritual and community needs . as a variety of groups immigrate to williamson county , both past and present , one of the first things they establish is that place of worship . these establishments provide a familiar setting while people build connections with their new surroundings and community . williamson county has long been a place of faith .\nas others have said , it is a small museum , but with some interesting facts about the county , particularly during the war years . it doesn ' t take long to go though and it is worth a visit .\nthe well stocked williamson gift shop features the work of local craftspeople , including potters , textile artists , jewellers and photographers reflecting the creative skills of the artisans of wirral and merseyside .\nhistorical photographs can say a thousand words , but a mural tells a whole story . with this project , the museum captures the spirit , nostalgia and beauty of the 1930s and 1940s public art style with seven stunning history - themed murals .\nthe williamson caf\u00e9 is independently run and offers food to suit a variety of tastes and budgets , with hearty soups and locally produced bread with hot meals on offer for evening events . the wirral museum service had been developing two thursdays evenings a month at the gallery where different events are held , such as an informal book group , young art group and meeting for local groups such as the wirral embroiderers guild and the western front organisations .\nthe williamson also offers independent book and art supplies shops and a community gallery . there is a annual exhibition programme showing changing displays as well as longer exhibitions used in our education programme for schools .\ni am not sure why anyone would tell you to visit this place . it is virtually empty of exhibits and apparently has the local nickname \u2018white people\u2019s museum\u2019 for its support of the confederate monument actress the street as well as support for events like . . .\n\u201cnice , small museum , perfect for kids 3 and up . lots of fun hands on stations , with lots of displays and info for adults as well . good way to spend an hour . it\u2019s right on the square so you can make your way around for shopping . \u201d\n( 1867 ) cattle that passed farther north typically crossed the san gabriel river near georgetown . today , families can relax along the same river in san gabriel park or explore georgetown\u2019s quaint historic town square , home to the distinctive williamson county courthouse . an annual event up the chisholm trail cattle drive & chuckwagon cook - off recognizes georgetown\u2019s location on the historic chisholm trail , as well as williamson county\u2019s rich cattle - driving and ranching heritage .\nthis is a free , small museum that has a lot of neat information about the county and how it came to be . it isn ' t very large , but they pack a decent amount into the small space that it occupies . definitely worth the stop if you . . .\nsunday , december 7 , 1941 , changed the world with the attack on pearl harbor , launching the u . s . into the second world war . learn about the sacrifices and service of williamson county citizens during wwii .\nthe williamson is also used for a wide variety of meetings , events and concerts , most particularly using the excellent steinway concert grand piano and has become an affordable and unusual venue for weddings in the last couple of years .\nyou can spend 30 minutes or hours going through this marlys little museum . . family a bank , it still has a big vault and several unique and very old safes in side that . many many photos and delightful women volunteers to help in any way . it ' s . . .\nmy wife and i visited this museum and we were met by a very friendly lady when we arrived . she explained the\nlay of the land\nand we went on our way . it ' s not a large place , but they had some nice historical information about . . .\ntours begin at 9 am and last about 2 1 / 2 hours . tour price is $ 10 , children 10 and under are free . to purchase tickets , call 512 - 943 - 1670 or stop by the museum . if you have any questions , please email nhewitt @ williamsonmuseum . org .\nthe williamson county courthouse has rooms and spaces available for rentals : the commissioners ' courtroom , the district courtroom , a conference room and rotundas on three floors . these areas are available for special events and meetings any day except tuesday .\nthe newly created courtyard garden funded through generous donations to the williamson and priory friends in 2017 - 2018 creates a quiet haven at the heart of the gallery , also great space for wedding photos or a small reception area for business events .\ni ' ll be generous and give this one an average rating , but truthfully , unless you ' re strolling around georgetown anyway and have 20 minutes to kill , it ' s hardly worth seeing . the museum tells some of georgetown ' s history through panels on the wall that you need to stand . . .\nthe rotundas at the historic williamson county courthouse provide a smaller space for an intimate gathering of friends . ranging from the first floor open area to the second floor rotunda with the south balcony , these spaces may be just what you need for your event .\ninteresting and informative history of williamson county and texas in general . the trunk display is excellent for kids and travels to schools and local clubs . a real jewel on the square and is guarded by none other than 3 - legged willie . no charge for experiencing history !\nthe war to end all wars sent shock - waves through the country causing lasting societal upheavals , many of which are reflected in williamson county . experience the stories of local war heroes , suffragettes , and crusaders for justice in this exhibit that explores wwi and its immediate aftermath in the early 1920s .\nfirst published on may 19 , 1877 , the \u201cwilliamson county sun\u201d was founded by jessie e . cooper ( 1855 - 1944 ) . in its first century of operation , the \u201csun\u201d initiated numerous civic projects , such as the building of the first railroad in georgetown , wesleyan retirement home , and low cost housing . editors of the paper included frank t . roche , john r . allen , john m . sharpe , and robert w . cooper , son of the founder . donald and clara scarbrough became the second full owners of the enterprise in 1948 . the oldest newspaper in williamson county , the weekly \u201csun\u201d became a semi - weekly in 1974 . ( 1978 )\nstep into the past through our interactive and hands on exhibits that tell the story of williamson county . exhibits are updated on a regular basis , with new major exhibits annually . monthly exhibits showcase local artists . traveling exhibits are also available for rental , as are traveling trunks for classrooms and groups . click here to learn more about our traveling trunks .\nin 1917 , the united daughters of the confederacy erected a memorial to confederate soldiers and sailors at the south entrance of the fifth and current williamson county courthouse . confederate heroes day is an official holiday and / or observance day to honor those who died fighting for the confederate states of america during the american civil war , and combines robert e . lee\u2019s birthday and jefferson davis\u2019 birthday into one official holiday .\nmake it good : inventors and innovations come learn about the inventors and innovators of williamson county . take a trip through the turn of the 20th century up to today . experience the fun of making and patenting your own invention . joins us for this fun , hands - on , activity based camp ! complete this registration form and return to danelle houck at dhouck @ urltoken or 716 s . austin ave . , georgetown , tx 78626 . camp information : dates : july 16 - 20 or july 23 - 27 , 2018 time : 9 am to 3 pm fees : $ 150 / week or $ 120 / week museum members , includes all snacks and meals . day rate is $ 30 for students entering 3rd - 6th grade scholarships are available for first time camp attendees . please fill out this form and submit to danelle houck at dhouck @ urltoken or drop off at the georgetown square location ( 716 s . austin avenue , georgetown )\nexit the m53 jct . 3 and take the a552 woodchurch road . continue along this road as it branches off the main road . keep to the left - hand side as the road changes to bessborough road and continue on this road . williamson art gallery is on the right of slatey rd . ( from liverpool ) birkenhead tunnel , right after paybooths a552 ( heswall ) 1 / 2 mile . follow brown signs .\nmeet at the museum and get set up with some of our wonderful tour guides and take a trip back in time as you tour our historic county courthouse . tours start at 1 : 30 , 2 : 30 & 3 : 30pm on fridays and saturdays . tours are free , last about 45 minutes and are handicapped accessible . please call ahead if you have a party of 7 or more , or to schedule a private tour 512 - 943 - 1670 . school group tours are offered by appointment , please see information on our educational programming page .\ncompleted in 1911 , this is the fifth courthouse to serve the citizens of williamson county . it was designed by the austin architectural firm of charles h . page & bros . although some of the building\u2019s detailing was removed in the 1960s , it remains a fine classical revival structure featuring giant order ionic columns and a copper dome with four - faced clock and a justice statue . it serves as a focal point for georgetown\u2019s town square . recorded texas historic landmark \u2013 1988\nassociated with texas pioneers , businessmen , statesmen , writers . erected 1901 as a hotel by p . h . dimmitt & co . later occupied by mercantile stores \u2014 meeting place for families and friends from williamson county communities . georgetown\u2019s first movie house , then auto agency ; later a drug store , dental office , bus depot . remodeled 1960 by georgetown savings & loan association , preserving spanish arches , columns , and turrets of native stone . recorded texas historic landmark \u2013 1965\nmeet at the museum and get set up with some of our wonderful tour guides and take a trip back in time as you tour our historic county courthouse . tours start at 1 : 30 , 2 : 30 & 3 : 30pm on fridays and saturdays . tours are free , last about 45 minutes and are handicapped accessible . please call ahead if you have a party of 7 or more , or to schedule a private tour 512 - 943 - 1670 . * * * no tours saturday , july 14th due to event * * * school group tours are offered by appointment , please see information on our educational programming page .\nin memory of george washington glasscock , sr . for whom the city of georgetown and the county of glasscock , texas are named . born in kentucky april 11 , 1810 , participated in the black hawk war , 1832 , came to texas in 1834 and fought for its independence from mexico 1835 - 36 , surveyor , soldier , legislator , helped to organize williamson county and donated 172 acres of land for the county site , died at austin , texas , february 28 , 1868 . this marker was placed by the state of texas 1936 .\naccording to local tradition williamson county\u2019s first six commissioners met here under a stately oak tree in may 1848 to decide where the county seat should be located . prominent local landowner george washington glasscock , sr . , later joined them and offered to donate an area of land bounded by the tree at one corner and the san gabriel river to the north and west as a site for the county seat . the commissioners accepted his offer and in july 1848 named the town georgetown in glasscock\u2019s honor . the landmark oak tree was felled by a storm in 1886 . ( 1994 )\nthe merchants and farmers bank began in 1898 and incorporated as farmers state bank in 1905 . in 1910 , bank officers contracted for the building of a new bank onto existing commercial property at this site . construction was finished in 1912 . in the 1960s , the bank moved and the building changed owners several times before williamson county purchased it in 1967 , using it for a variety of offices in the following decades . the building\u2019s classical revival architecture features two large columns with corinthian capitals and a temple front facade . detailing on the pronounced central pediment includes dentils and egg and dart molding . recorded texas historic landmark \u2013 2006\n( may 19 , 1807 \u2013 jan . 26 , 1888 ) born in albany , new york , greenleaf fisk was the son of a presbyterian minister . he began preparation for the ministry himself but left his studies to migrate to the texas frontier . in 1834 he settled in bastrop . there he joined a company of volunteers and fought at the battle of san jacinto , april 21 , 1836 . later he was elected to the republic of texas senate . in the 1840s fisk moved his family to a log house on the south san gabriel river near present leander . when williamson county was organized in 1848 , fisk was the first \u201cchief justice , \u201d as the office of county judge was then called , a position he had held in bastrop county . it is said that he often waled the 11 or 12 miles from his home to the courthouse in georgetown . fisk was also a surveyor , and many land records in williamson county bear his name . in 1860 fisk moved to brown county , where he again served as county judge and held other county offices . he donated 60 acres for the town site of brownwood and additional acreage for county use . his grave is in brownwood\u2019s greenleaf cemetery . fisk was married first to mary manlove , who is buried near leander . after her death , he married mary hawkins . he had 15 children . ( 1976 )\n( 1883 - 1962 ) a distinguished chief justice of the texas supreme court , and a native of williamson county . descendant of 1849 settlers from alabama , he was a son of nathaniel franklin and mary j . porterfield hickman . he attended the liberty hill normal and commercial college , and ( with interruptions to teach school ) earned a law degree at the university of texas in 1910 . for 16 years he was an attorney in dublin ( erath county ) and breckenridge ( stephens county ) . oil was discovered in both areas , and with boom conditions his practice included some historic cases . elected associate justice ( 1926 ) , he became in 1928 chief justice , court of civil appeals , eastland . he was appointed to the supreme court commission of appeals in 1935 ; became an associate justice of the texas supreme court in 1945 ; and on jan . 7 , 1948 , was appointed chief justice \u2014 a post he filled until 1961 . he is credited with 433 opinions of the texas supreme court . a devout christian , he taught a bible class about 50 years , and served 1921 - 62 as a trustee of southern methodist university . he married ( 1 ) ethel markward ( d . 1921 ) and ( 2 ) lena pettit , who survived him . ( 1971 )\nin memory of robert jones rivers , pioneer , patriot , lawyer and orator . born in virginia in 1806 , died in georgetown , december 4 , 1854 . his eloquence protected the helpless ; his wit charmed all . erected by the state of texas 1938 .\nlocated on the site of an 1840s store , this structure was built after the civil war . in the 1880s it housed the mercantile firm of rucker & montgomery . ohio native melville beveridge lockett opened his store here in 1889 and remodeled the building to its present victorian design in 1896 . prominent architectural features include cast iron columns , an elaborate pressed metal parapet , and a corner turret with a domed oriel bay . recorded texas historic landmark \u2013 1991\nbuilt in 1903 , this ornate victorian structure originally housed the furniture store of hugh clifford craig ( 1850 - 1938 ) . craig sold his business to local competitor w . h . davis in 1906 , but retained ownership of the building . in 1936 , after the davis furniture company moved , craig sold the structure to s . w . henderson , who ran a variety store here for many years . elaborately designed , the building features iron columns and pressed metal ornamentation . recorded texas historic landmark \u2013 1990\n( 1827 - 1915 ) christian augustus daniel clamp was born in thorn , prussia ( now torun , poland ) . he came to texas in 1846 and moved to georgetown in 1851 , a year after his marriage to asenath c . davis ( d . 1917 ) . a skilled carpenter and cabinetmaker , clamp became one of the city\u2019s earliest builders and developers . his work included residences as well as commercial , religious , and governmental buildings . he also owned a furniture business in this block for many years . an active presbyterian and civic leader , clamp served as mayor of the city from 1878 to 1880 . he is buried in the i . o . o . f . cemetery . ( 1990 )\non site of cabin used ( 1848 ) as first county courthouse . this frontier saddlery , erected 1870 of hand - cut limestone by john h . shafer , had living quarters upstairs . since 1872 occupants have been attorneys , a newspaper , and many other tenants . recorded texas historic landmark \u2013 1971\n( the kgtn building ) this limestone commercial structure was built in 1884 to house the sanders & lesesne drugstore . it remained in use as a pharmacy for the next 76 years . william d . nichols operated the drugstore from 1887 until 1892 . in that year , dr . thomas b . stone acquired the business , which was known as stone\u2019s for more than 50 years . the georgetown landmark , which exhibits italianate influences , features arched windows and a pressed metal cornice . recorded texas historic landmark \u2013 1983\ndesigned by c . i . belford and constructed in 1892 by c . w . schell , this building originally housed the mayor\u2019s office , city council chambers , city jail , fire department , and the georgetown water co . over the years , it also has served as a meeting place for the second baptist church and as chamber of commerce offices . the building , which features some italianate detailing , is one of few remaining examples of 19th - century city hall - fire stations in texas . recorded texas historic landmark \u2013 1984\n( 1841 - 1895 ) arkansas native emzy taylor clerked in his father\u2019s georgetown square mercantile store before serving as a confederate captain in the red river valley during the civil war . he married margaret henderson in 1864 while on furlough and after the war returned to georgetown and took over the family business . at the forefront of georgetown\u2019s early development , taylor led efforts to establish the first college , national bank , regional railroad line , and water utility service . he took special pride in his formation and service as chief of the city\u2019s volunteer fire department . ( 1994 )\nbuilt about 1870 by m . e . steele on the site of an early log hotel , this is one of georgetown\u2019s oldest commercial structures . during steele\u2019s ownership it housed a mercantile and a bank . emma dickman makemson later operated a hotel here from the early 1900s until 1924 . exhibiting influences of the italianate style , the building features a truncated roof , corner entry , ornate frieze below the roofline , and finely crafted stonework . recorded texas historic landmark \u2013 1988\nsouth carolina native david m . love ( 1821 - 1892 ) was an early settler of wiliamson county . he was engaged in farming and ranching before moving to georgetown in the 1860s . a prominent local business leader , he had this victorian commercial structure built for his mercantile business in the mid - 1880s . features of the building include an ornate metal fa\u00e7ade on the second floor , square pliasters , a decorative cornice , and a restored first - floor storefront . recorded texas historic landmark \u2013 1988\nin continuous use since 1888 . native limestone cost $ 22 , 000 . replaced 1848 frame jail , at grand jury request . financed without a bond issue . french bastille styling , unchanged in remodeling , at cost of $ 40 , 000 in 1934 . recorded texas historic landmark \u2013 1965\nbuilt in 1904 by william pearce to provide storage space for a wholesale grocery company , this building was part of a larger industrial complex . a number of buildings were constructed along nearby railroad lines , including an ice plant and bottling works , grist and planning mills , and a passenger and freight depot . thick stone walls and spring water channeled through the basement of this structure helped to cool produce . this site is a reminder of the role industry and the railroad played in the economic development of georgetown .\nstatement from the photographer , sherry mcrae : in my photographic activities i like to create a special connection with whatever the subject of the day happens to be . there\u2019s nothing like getting out there and exploring and creating my own relationships with life , nature , people , or whatever i may find . when presenting my photographic artwork , i want it to put a smile on the viewer\u2019s face or to bring up a thought in their mind such as \u201coh , i\u2019ve been there , \u201d or \u201cwow ! , \u201d or \u201chow cute , \u201d and so on . my images have won several 1st and 2nd place awards over the years ; and i have taken photos for a magazine in sun city for over 9 years ; and best of all : i\u2019ve loved every minute of it .\ntopic : do you want to be a star ? you already are ! speaker : hank haliasz wednesday , july 11 , 2018 at 6 : 30 pm the wildfire restaurant 812 s . austin avenue , georgetown , tx 78626 note : seating is limited ! the salon is an event where anyone can participate in topical discussions with leaders in the fields of science , history , art , archaeology and technology , among other topics . these monthly talks are typically held in the banquet room of wildfire restaurant and promote discussion of diverse topics in an informal community setting .\nwe offer free and exciting hands - on educational programs to the public through innovative exhibits , tours and outreach including our annual pioneer day at old settlers park .\nour vision is to become a benchmark for all museums by providing leading - edge historical and cultural education to the public .\nfrom family crafts and activities at hands on history to adult discussions about current topics at the salon at wildfire , find the event that ' s right for you . explore our upcoming events\ncalling all cowboys ! come on down to willie the longhorn ' s kids corral and enjoy some good old fashioned cowboy fun . we ' ve got a chuckbox set up just like it would have been on the famous chisholm trail .\ntraveling exhibit : where there is beauty historic granger through the lens of jno . trlica\nthrough the lens of czech - texan jno . p . trlica , early twentieth century granger comes to life . \u201cwhere there is beauty , we take it . where there is none , we make it . we take anything . \u201d true to his slogan , trlica documented every aspect of life , from intimate moments to human events and natural disasters .\ntaylor at the turn of the century presents rarely seen photographs from the taylor public library collection . explore life in the early 20th century railroad boom - town of taylor .\nwhy did the first swedish immigrants come to texas ? what did they experience when they arrived ? what hardships did they face ? how did they adapt to the harsh texas climate ? discover the answers to these questions and more with this traveling exhibit .\nhard times , racial unrest and nostalgia offered the 1920s kkk a foothold in texas . as klan violence grew , texans got scared . but , as that fear turned to anger , serious opposition to the kkk increased . in 1923 , members of local klaverns kidnapped a man , beat and tarred him , then left him chained to a tree in taylor - - dan moody took action .\ncome out and celebrate leading ladies and learn about some of the amazing women from our country ! this is a free , come and go activity .\nsave the date ! october 20 , 2018 will be our 7th annual cattleman ' s ball .\nthe event includes dinner , wine and beer and dancing . it feature live and silent auctions as well as raffles and poker with your favorite saloon girls . the gala runs from 7 - 10 pm , at the sheraton georgetown .\ntickets are $ 100 per person and tables of 8 are $ 1000 . purchase below !\nplease fill out our facility inquiry form so we may better understand your needs and be prepared when we contact you about your event . for questions and to schedule a meeting contact our rental coordinator at rentals @ urltoken or call at 512 - 943 - 1670 .\nsign a rental contract and provide a deposit in order to reserve a date .\nwith a maximum capacity of 200 people , this historic room with the balcony is the perfect place for your special day . with the echoes of the past all around you , the space is a unique location to make your own history .\nplanning a sit - down dinner reception or need a dance floor for your next event ? benches in the commissioners ' courtroom can be moved to create the open space you need . this room , where the county commissioners still meet each tuesday , includes a small balcony for your use .\nthe conference room is a wonderful location for a meeting , and includes the use of the north balcony . the view from here is almost exactly what you would have seen from there in 1911 . the long tables , designed by the architect of the courthouse , were originally used as lawyers tables in the courtrooms .\nthe view from the north and south balconies can ' t be beat - what a great place for a happy hour for you and your friends ! the balconies provide a wonderful place to watch the world go by here on the most beautiful town square in texas .\nplanning a large event ? the entire courthouse has a capacity of 475 , using all of the spaces available along with all of the rotundas and balconies . with a rate of $ 400 per hour , it is a wonderful solution for your big event .\nwe noticed that you ' re using an unsupported browser . the tripadvisor website may not display properly . we support the following browsers :\nnote : your question will be posted publicly on the questions & answers page .\n* tripadvisor llc is not a booking agent and does not charge any service fees to users of our site . . . (\ntripadvisor llc is not responsible for content on external web sites . taxes , fees not included for deals content .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 strict / / en\nurltoken\nto provide you with the best experience on this website , cookies are used . by using the site it ' s assumed that you ' re happy with our use of cookies . however , you can change your cookie settings at any time . more info on cookies .\nwelcome to the itinerary planner . use this tool to build your own journey or choose from an exciting range of specially selected tours .\nto build your own itinerary , click to add an item to your itinerary basket .\nthe maritime gallery features ship models from the area , focusing on cammell laird shipbuilders and their contribution to marine history , the mersey ferries and the variety of vessels that used the river mersey when it was at its busiest .\nindependent workshop leaders regularly run classes in mixed media , jewellery , drawing , painting and life drawing through the dedicated art room or within the galleries . the gallery has drop in workshops for families twice monthly and a weekly under five ' s session in the cafe area with our dedicated artist in residence for little people .\naccessibility - ramped access at front of building and all galleries on one level ; accessible toilet available .\nconway park train station is the closest to the gallery just opposite the bus station . 91 bus from birkenhead bus station ( every 20 mins ) except sunday . for further public transport information please contact merseytravel on 0871 200 22 33 urltoken\nnote : prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis .\nthe shrewsbury lodge is a friendly hotel with a relaxed atmosphere and also offers . . .\nbuilt in 1912 , this cottage offers luxurious 4 star self - catering accommodation with home . . .\nfour star boutique hotel in picturesque port sunlight village on the beautiful wirral . . .\nprivately owned hotel situated in beautiful grounds in a quiet location of wallasey . . . .\na historical building , with refurbished facilities and rooms to provide every comfort for . . .\nbarnacre farm offers the perfect base for daytrips to the roman town of chester and . . .\nfive star self catering cottage , in the coastal village of west kirby on the wirral . . .\npeel hey is an award - winning 4 star gold victorian country house offering luxury bed and . . .\nthe thatched pavilion , set within the grounds of thornton manor , boasts 2 double . . .\nluxury 5 star hotel nestling in 250 acres of beautiful wirral parkland and overlooking . . .\nan edwardian country house situated in its own grounds , located on the edge of the . . .\nthe farm offers a number of facilities including farm shop , caravan site , livery yard .\nthe art collection is the largest feature of the gallery , numbering some 6000 oil paintings , water colours , drawings and prints ; the collection\u2019s strengths lie in british works , especially by artists with wirral , merseyside and north wales connections .\nin addition there are important collections of local ceramics , especially birkenhead\u2019s own della robbia pottery ( 1894 - 1906 ) , the knowles boney collection of 18th century liverpool porcelain and seacombe pottery .\nprivacy & cookies : this site uses cookies . by continuing to use this website , you agree to their use . to find out more , including how to control cookies , see here : cookie policy"]}
{"id": 56518, "summary": [{"text": "lte international airways s.a. ( lte volar airlines ) was a charter airline based in palma de mallorca , spain .", "topic": 29}, {"text": "it operated passenger charter services throughout europe .", "topic": 29}, {"text": "its main base was son sant joan airport , palma de mallorca with hubs at reina sof\u00eda airport , tenerife , gran canaria international airport , lanzarote airport , fuerteventura airport and barcelona international airport . ", "topic": 29}], "title": "lte international airways", "paragraphs": ["the financial situation of lte international airways did not allow the business to continue .\ncollaborator of the air safety department , instruction and rescue in lte international airways .\nbelow , you can see the all the destinations that lte international airways flies to .\nlte international airways sold by ltu to a group of spanish and italian business men .\nat opa locka in basic lte international airways c / s ; landing gear removed .\nat opa locka in basic lte international airways c / s ; first 757 to be scrapped .\nover 10 , 000 flight - hours during 4 years at lte international airways , and 11 years at international airline in spain .\nat palma in basic lte international airways c / s with\nvolar\ntitles and tail logo .\nlte international airways has suspended its flights , leaving british passengers stranded in the canary islands and mainland spain .\n1940 : uk government nationalizes imperial airways and british airways , forming british overseas airways corporation ( boac ) .\nlte international airways was formed with the same name on 29apr1987 & started operations on 01nov1987 . renamed to volar airlines & lte volar airlines . ceased operations on 15novt2008\ninternational holiday charter airline based in palma - [ lte international airways was formed with the same name on 29apr1987 & started operations on 01nov1987 . renamed to volar airlines & lte volar airlines . ceased operations on 15novt2008 ]\nat opa locka in basic lte international airways c / s ; engines removed as well as other functional parts like windows and doors .\nnordic airways served charter flights for airtours , apollo and neckerman as well as acmi charters for sas , germanwings , spanair , sterling , lte international airways , air comet and centralwings .\nnil further at this time - [ lte international airways was formed with the same name on 29apr1987 & started operations on 01nov1987 . renamed to volar airlines & lte volar airlines . ceased operations on 15novt2008 ]\nlte international airways ( xo , palma son sant joan ) has leased an ex - skyservice airlines ( 5g / montreal trudeau ) a320 - 200 .\nlte international airways ( xo , palma son sant joan ) has wet - leased an a320 - 200 to tacv - cabo verde airlines ( vr / praia ) .\non 17oct08 lte international ceased all operations . recently futura , xl airways and zoom airlines had to close down and now another spanish airline ' bit the dust ' . .\nlte international airways ( ' ltu de espana ' ) was founded in 1987 , ltu holding a share of 25 % which was increased to 100 % in 1992 . plans for integration into ltu , in 2000 , were cancelled and instead lte became fully independent .\nfutura international airways was formed as chiasa ( compania hispano irlandesa de aviacion ) in 1989 . ceased operations in 2008 due to financial difficulties\nin 2002 lte int ' l was acquired by the volare group and renamed volar airlines on 01jun03 . however , because of the collapse of the italian volare group , a year later the brand was renamed lte int ' l airways again .\nairclass airways started operations in 2003 as travel service espana . taken over viajes calas and rebranded to visig in 2005 . airclass airways ceased operations on 30mar2008\nlte indicated that it hopes to refund people affected by this weekend ' s suspension .\nairclass airways started operations in 2003 as travel service espana . taken over viajes calas and rebranded to visig in 2005 . taken over again and reorganised by furura airways and name changed to current in 2006 . airclass airways ceased operations on 30mar2008\nlte international airways has bases in palma de mallorca , the canary islands and milan . the airline celebrated its twentieth anniversary in 2007 and has operated charter flights for a number of uk tour operators including thomas cook , thomson and first choice .\nfutura airways ( descanse en paz ) . lo que los pasajeros no ven .\nlte started weekly low fare flights in july linking norwich with alicante , barcelona and palma .\nfutura international airways was formed as chiasa ( compania hispano irlandesa de aviacion ) in 1989 & started operations on 17feb1990 . ceased operations on 08sep2008 due to financial difficulties\nlte international airways ( xo , palma son sant joan ) has wet - leased two additional a320 - 200s to nasair ( saudi arabia ) ( xy / riyadh ) and another a320 - 200 to partner carrier myair ( 8i / milan orio al serio ) .\nimportant notice about services suspension lte international airways s . a . wish to inform you that due to the financial situation of the company , that make it difficult to meet the operational expenses in the next days , we have had to suspend our charter and scheduled operations . lte is doing everything to minimize the impact of this suspension of services on its clients and providers . after 20 years operating with maximum dedication to our clients it just was not possible to avoid this situation given world events lately . we apologize for the inconvenience this may cause to our passengers , clients and suppliers . lte international airways s . a . urltoken\nmint airways was founded & started operations on 03jun2009 . became insolvent on 22may2012 & ceased operations\nhave heard that lte are in talks with a major european group which would enable them to re - start services . an offer has apparently already been made for lte by this group . any ideas ?\norionair was established in 2004 and operated domestic and international services in europe and to tunisia . its main base was valencia airport , with a hub at madrid barajas international airport\nlionair srilankan airlines st thomas air st thomas st christopher ( st . kitts ) nevis nevis express tropical international airways st lucia helenair st pierre and miquelon air saint - . . .\n1936 : competing operator british airways ltd . is formed out of merger by three smaller carriers .\nlte international airways ( xo , palma son sant joan ) has been forced to suspend scheduled and charter operations on october 17 because of financial difficulties . it has continued limited acmi operations on behalf of other carriers until november 15 when it finally suspended all operations with its a320 - 200 fleet .\nlte operated both charter - as scheduled flights from spain to the uk , italy and en saudi - arabia .\nlte is doing everything to minimise the impact of this suspension of services on its clients and providers .\nyou have just landed on the bravofly low cost flight search engine . our search engine is ready to find the best flight offers with lte international airways for you . for over 10 years , bravofly has been finding the best prices for flying with lte international airways . after 10 years experience looking for lte international airways flights , we at bravofly know that finding a flight that suits you perfectly is really difficult . that\u2019s why we give you the chance to refine your searches using various filters . have a look at the flight offers that bravofly has extracted from over 15 million searches performed by our users on the site . here is just a small selection of those that most closely match your search for lte international airways flights . if you haven\u2019t done so yet , download the bravofly smartphone app free of charge . just one app gives you the power of the bravofly low cost flight search engine . you can look for and buy your airline tickets directly from your smartphone . follow us on our social networks or sign up for our newsletter to keep up to date with the latest on flights or promotions for going on holiday . bravofly wants to be the ideal partner so that you can organise your trips at a low cost .\nairbus airbus a320 airbus a380 aircraft orders air france alaska airlines american airlines aviation accidents and incidents bizin boeing boeing 737 boeing 737 - 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22 october 2001 5 . . .\nat the moment , lte tells us that this suspension is only temporary , and some parts of the airline are still operating . lte is not in liquidation or bankruptcy . it is too early to say if these flights will be reinstated .\nimd airways was originally established as aerofan lineas aereas by the flying school of the same name . operations ceased on 01jul2012\nislas airways was founded in 2002 . started operations on 15feb2003 & ceased on 16oct2012 . scheduled services around the canary islands\n1946 : british european airways ( bea ) is formed as an offshoot of boac to operate domestic and european service .\nair asturias was established on 13jul2005 . no aoc so lte started operations in behalf of air asturias on 06nov2006 . ceased operations on 26jan2007\nafter 20 years of service you can imagine that is a very sorry blow for lte and its staff ,\nhe said .\nbudget spanish airline lte is the latest casualty of the global financial crisis having recently announced that it has suspended it ' s services .\nbritish airways begins service to fort lauderdale , its fourth destination in florida , and its 25th airport in the united states .\non 24 january 2009 nordic airways lost their operation permission according to latest news in swedish media due to bad financial situation .\nflyant cargo was renamed from futura cargo . the airline was wholly owned by futura international airways . it started operations on 04jul2006 & ceased on 14dec2008 after parent futura collapsed but was revived as saicus air after it ' s puchase by new iberital . cargo operations began in oct2009 but ceased in the 1st week of dec2010 - international and domestic cargo charter carrier\ntrans as village aw 1 6 2 4 2 2 2 36 w2 - 1 flight international 17 december 198 . . .\ncopilot for aircrafts : b - 767 - 300 and a - 340 / 300 - 600 for an international airline in spain .\nnil further at this time - [ flyant cargo was renamed from futura cargo . the airline was wholly owned by futura international airways . it started operations on 04jul2006 & ceased on 14dec2008 after parent futura collapsed but was revived as saicus air after it ' s puchase by new iberital . cargo operations began in oct2009 but ceased in the 1st week of dec2010 ( international and domestic cargo charter carrier ) ]\naltair airlines aviateca mandala airlines falcon airways austral helikopter service balkan bulgarian petroleum helicopters national jet service sata ken borek aircraft dc - 3 ( . . .\na choice of glasgow international airlines fly to popular city break destinations from barcelona to prague . in addition to capital cities throughout europe and scandinavia , glasgow airlines also serve small regional airports like toulouse . look out for cheap flights from glasgow international to the usa and canada with airlines like delta , continental and virgin atlantic . nearer home , glasgow international airlines offer plenty of cheap flights to ireland and regional airports throughout england . directline - flights will search among airlines flying from glasgow international to find the best cheap flight offers and bargain last - minute flights .\nglasgow international airport has around 35 airlines flying to over 100 destinations worldwide . airlines like flyglobespan , mytravel and thomas cook offer an amazing selection of routes from glasgow international to beach holiday favourites in turkey , greece , portugal and spain . uk tour operators like first choice and thomson have a particularly strong presence at glasgow international . glasgow airlines also offer cheap flights to exotic destinations like dubai and sharm el sheikh in egypt . a wide choice of european beach holiday and city break destinations is offered by low - cost airlines like easyjet . there are also plenty of cheap flights from glasgow international with bmi , bmibaby , flybe and foreign airlines like spanair and onur air . no search for flights from glasgow international airport should ignore established national carriers like air malta , icelandair and klm . with directline - flights you can search and book cheap flights from glasgow international online .\nean is the first solution in the world to integrate connectivity from a satellite , operated by inmarsat , and a complementary lte - based ground network , operated by deutsche telekom .\njfk once boasted three public observation decks to watch the goings - on at the busy international airport . let ' s take a quick tour through history .\nglad i ' m not booked on any of these flights . glasgow international airport arrivals : 22 : 05 lte7950 tenerife cancelled 22 : 10 lte6382 tenerife cancelled\nover 10 , 000 flight hours over 4 years in the air force , 3 years in air europa , and 12 years with international airline in spain .\nnorwich airport said that if lte passengers had booked an atol - protected package with tour operator sunways holidays , then the company was responsible for repatriation , or refunds for customers yet to travel .\nquality lineas aereas was founded & started operations in 2008 . it was rebranded as andalus lineas a\u00e9reas in 2009 . malaga based domestic ans international services & ceased operations on 13aug2010\nfive airways was founded in 2010 & provides passenger and freight services in worldwide markets as a charter operator . intends to move into scheduled airline plans . based at castell\u00f3n costa azahar ( cdt )\nlte international airways ( xo , palma son sant joan ) has wet - leased an a320 - 200 to nouvelair ( bj / monastir ) . it has launched scheduled services this summer season : alicante - norwich : weekly a320 - 200 service starting on july 5 barcelona - norwich : weekly a320 - 200 service starting on july 5 palma de mallorca - norwich : weekly a320 - 200 service starting on july 6 palma de mallorca - rome fiumicino : 3x weekly a320 - 200 service starting on may 19 tenerife sur - bologna marconi - milan malpensa : weekly a320 - 200 . . .\nspanair was formed in dec1986 , started operations in mar1988 . operations suspended on 27jan2012 after takeover talks with qatar airways collapsed ( passenger scheduled and charter services to destinations in europe and to the us and southern america )\nin an announcement on its website lte states :\ndue to the financial situation of the company , that make it difficult to meet the operational expenses in the next days , we have had to suspend our charter and scheduled operations\n.\nin july lte started operating weekly flights from norwich airport to the popular spanish holiday destinations of palma de mallorca , alicante and barcelona . the airline planned to continue the flights throughout the winter , however , are no longer able to do so .\nevery year sees a bigger choice of cheap flights from glasgow with new low - cost airlines like air southwest and zoom . competition from low - cost airlines means more cheap flights from glasgow with british airways . let directline keep you up to date with new airlines and exciting new routes worldwide . you can search and book cheap glasgow international flights with directline - flights . cheap flights from glasgow also depart from glasgow prestwick airport .\ntoday , hounslow heath is covered by the runways of heathrow airport , and air transport & travel has , after a number of failures , mergers and transformations , evolved into british airways , one of the world\u2019s great carriers .\nvery very limited i suspect . my regional airport has been hit very badly , with lte now stating that the services which they operated from there and which were very well subscribed , will not resume until 30th march 2009 . i don ' t expect to see them back .\nsearch cheap flights with dohop . find the cheapest airline tickets for all the top airlines around the world and the top international flight routes . dohop searches hundreds of travel sites to help you find and book the flight that suits you best .\ntranseuropa was established at palma de mallorca in jul1965 to offer international and domestic passenger and cargo charter services . ad hoc flights commenced in sep1965 , bringing in tourists from spain and other northwest europe destinations . the carrier ceased operations at the end of mar1982\nthe management referred to the worldwide financial crisis as a cause to cease business , when it found itself in a situation where it was unable to meet its operational expenses . lte is the fourth spanish airline to cease flying in recent weeks , following the discontinuation of services by futura , lagunair and flysur .\nthe statement continues :\nlte is doing everything to minimise the impact of this suspension of services on its clients and providers . after 20 years operating with maximum dedication to our clients it just was not possible to avoid this situation given world events lately . we apologise for the inconvenience this may cause to our passengers , clients and suppliers\n.\nsouth atlantic airways was founded in 2000 as a spanish - russian venture . operated charter flights in mar2001 . on 30nov2001 it returned the leased plane to arkia and ended all operations ( operated holiday flights between uk and greece . it switched to the canary islands where it is based but suspended services in late 2001 )\n\u201cpassenger demand for in - flight broadband has never been stronger and inmarsat\u2019s cutting - edge technology will remain the market\u2019s gold standard for a long time to come . we look forward to rolling out this ground - breaking service with aer lingus , british airways , iberia and vueling , four of the most iconic brands in commercial aviation . \u201d\nmore than 100 passengers from east anglia who were due to return tomorrow from barcelona , alicante and palma have been told they must make alternative arrangements to fly home . lte also flew for a range of tour operators in britain and europe , including cosmos , which has arranged an alternative flight to bring more than 300 holidaymakers back from tenerife . another 350 are due to return home at a later date .\n04 / 11 camba 24 / 11 titan airways aircraft and registration 707 - 351c ( 08 - 1400 ) 707 ( yr - abm ) 707 ( 5n - arq ) dc - 8 ( n - 54fa ) dc - 7cf ( hi - 599ct ) an - 12 ( cccp - 11399 ) dc - 3c dc - 6 ( cp - 1654 ) . . .\noasis international airlines was a palma based holiday carrier that started as andalsuair on the island of malaga in 1986 . in 1987 the oasis hotel group took over the airline & renamed the airline oasis . operations began using md - 83 aircraft on charter flights from great britain , scandinavia , and other points in europe to spain in 1988 . operations ceased operations on 11dec1996\n[ oasis international airlines was a palma based holiday carrier that started as andalsuair on the island of malaga in 1986 . in 1987 the oasis hotel group took over the airline & renamed the airline oasis . operations began using md - 83 aircraft on charter flights from great britain , scandinavia , and other points in europe to spain in 1988 . operations ceased operations on 11dec1996 ]\nat the time the flights from norwich airport were launched , lte managing director michael harrington said :\nwe are genuinely excited about launching these new flights . these will be our first scheduled flights from a regional airport in the uk and we have chosen norwich because of its strong local catchment area and the support we have had from the airport . we want to establish ourselves as the reference airline for spanish destinations from norwich and we are looking forward to extending the range of destinations served and frequency of flights\n.\nair madrid was established in 2003 & started operations in may2004 . the international air transport association ( iata ) announced that air madrid was suspended from iata operations worldwide on 15dec2006 following confirmation that the airline had ceased operations . on 16dec2006 , air madrid suspended all flights , leaving thousands of people stranded , as a consequence of a spanish government investigation into its operations and due to constant customer complaints regarding poor service , which resulted in the cancellation of its operational licence\nfor a \u00a321 fare ( roughly \u00a31 , 700 / us $ 3 , 400 in 2009 currency ) , a two seat de havilland airco 4a ( registration g - eajc ) owned by the startup air transport & travel ltd lifted off with its sole passenger from hounslow heath in london . two and a half hours later , the plane touched down at le bourget airport in paris , completing not only the first commercial flight between the two european metropolises , but the first regularly scheduled international service anywhere on the planet .\niberia was formed on 28jun192 as iberia air lines of spain & operations started on 14dec1927 . in 1928 it merged with ceta and union aerea espanola to form classa ( campanole de lineas subvencionadas ) . the name was changed in 1931 to lape ( lineas aereas postales espanolas ) . the present name of iberia was adopted in 1946 . operations halted at the outbreak of the spanish civil war in 1936 and in essence refounded at the end in 1940 . acquired aviaco in 1999 . flag carrier of spain . international and regional passenger and cargo airline\npia - pakistan international airlines ( pk , karachi int ' l ) has issued a request for proposals ( rfp ) for the dry - lease of up to two widebody aircraft on six - year contracts . tender documents indicate the aircraft must feature 250 + seats in a two - class configuration with 20 flatbed seats in business class . they must also be less than five years of age . delivery of the winning bids should take place not later than january 2020 . the deadline for submissions is july 30 . in terms of . . .\ntransa\u00e9rea col\u00f3n was an airshop company . merged into classa - [ iberia was formed on 28jun192 as iberia air lines of spain & operations started on 14dec1927 . in 1928 it merged with ceta and union aerea espanola to form classa ( campanole de lineas subvencionadas ) . the name was changed in 1931 to lape ( lineas aereas postales espanolas ) . the present name of iberia was adopted in 1946 . operations halted at the outbreak of the spanish civil war in 1936 and in essence refounded at the end in 1940 . acquired aviaco in 1999 . flag carrier of spain . international and regional passenger and cargo airline ]\nunion aerea espanola ( uae ) merged into classa following wall street crash of 1929 - [ iberia was formed on 28jun192 as iberia air lines of spain & operations started on 14dec1927 . in 1928 it merged with ceta and union aerea espanola to form classa ( campanole de lineas subvencionadas ) . the name was changed in 1931 to lape ( lineas aereas postales espanolas ) . the present name of iberia was adopted in 1946 . operations halted at the outbreak of the spanish civil war in 1936 and in essence refounded at the end in 1940 . acquired aviaco in 1999 . flag carrier of spain . international and regional passenger and cargo airline ]\niberia was formed on 28jun1927 as iberia , compa\u00f1\u00eda a\u00e9rea de transportes , operations started on 14dec1927 - [ iberia was formed on 28jun192 as iberia air lines of spain & operations started on 14dec1927 . in 1928 it merged with ceta and union aerea espanola to form classa ( campanole de lineas subvencionadas ) . the name was changed in 1931 to lape ( lineas aereas postales espanolas ) . the present name of iberia was adopted in 1946 . operations halted at the outbreak of the spanish civil war in 1936 and in essence refounded at the end in 1940 . acquired aviaco in 1999 . flag carrier of spain . international and regional passenger and cargo airline ]\ncaeta ( cia . anonima espanola de transporte aereo ) was formed in 1939 . merged into iberia on 10feb1940 - [ iberia was formed on 28jun192 as iberia air lines of spain & operations started on 14dec1927 . in 1928 it merged with ceta and union aerea espanola to form classa ( campanole de lineas subvencionadas ) . the name was changed in 1931 to lape ( lineas aereas postales espanolas ) . the present name of iberia was adopted in 1946 . operations halted at the outbreak of the spanish civil war in 1936 and in essence refounded at the end in 1940 . acquired aviaco in 1999 . flag carrier of spain . international and regional passenger and cargo airline ]\naviaco ( aviacion y commercio sa ) was formed on 18feb1948 to operate all - cargo services . absorbed into iberia on 0sep1999 - [ iberia was formed on 28jun192 as iberia air lines of spain & operations started on 14dec1927 . in 1928 it merged with ceta and union aerea espanola to form classa ( campanole de lineas subvencionadas ) . the name was changed in 1931 to lape ( lineas aereas postales espanolas ) . the present name of iberia was adopted in 1946 . operations halted at the outbreak of the spanish civil war in 1936 and in essence refounded at the end in 1940 . acquired aviaco in 1999 . flag carrier of spain . international and regional passenger and cargo airline ]\nceta ( compania espa\u00f1ola de trafico aereo ) was established on 15oct1921 . in 1928 iberia merged with ceta and uae to form classa ( campanole de lineas subvencionadas ) - [ iberia was formed on 28jun192 as iberia air lines of spain & operations started on 14dec1927 . in 1928 it merged with ceta and union aerea espanola to form classa ( campanole de lineas subvencionadas ) . the name was changed in 1931 to lape ( lineas aereas postales espanolas ) . the present name of iberia was adopted in 1946 . operations halted at the outbreak of the spanish civil war in 1936 and in essence refounded at the end in 1940 . acquired aviaco in 1999 . flag carrier of spain . international and regional passenger and cargo airline ]\nclassa , constituted on 13mar1929 , commenced operations on 27may1929 & began full operations of previous companies on 25nov1929 . ceased in 1932 & rebranded as lape on 08apr1932 & started on 23sep1931 - [ iberia was formed on 28jun192 as iberia air lines of spain & operations started on 14dec1927 . in 1928 it merged with ceta and union aerea espanola to form classa ( campanole de lineas subvencionadas ) . the name was changed in 1931 to lape ( lineas aereas postales espanolas ) . the present name of iberia was adopted in 1946 . operations halted at the outbreak of the spanish civil war in 1936 and in essence refounded at the end in 1940 . acquired aviaco in 1999 . flag carrier of spain - international and regional passenger and cargo airline ]\nclassa , constituted on 13mar1929 , commenced operations on 27may1929 & began full operation of previous companies on 25nov1929 . ceased in 1932 . rebranded as lape on 08apr1932 & started on 23sep1931 - [ iberia was formed on 28jun192 as iberia air lines of spain & operations started on 14dec1927 . in 1928 it merged with ceta and union aerea espanola to form classa ( campanole de lineas subvencionadas ) . the name was changed in 1931 to lape ( lineas aereas postales espanolas ) . the present name of iberia was adopted in 1946 . operations halted at the outbreak of the spanish civil war in 1936 and in essence refounded at the end in 1940 . acquired aviaco in 1999 . flag carrier of spain . international and regional passenger and cargo airline ]\nfound 31652 matching entries , displaying 1 to 25 , 10 25 50 100 items per page .\nanda air ( dm , kiev igor sikorsky ) has added its first non - mcdonnell douglas aircraft to its fleet , ch - aviation research has revealed . earlier this month , the passenger charter specialist acquired a319 - 100 f - hbmi ( msn 639 ) from france ' s aigle azur ( zi , paris orly ) before transferring it to the ukrainian register as ur - cru . the aircraft is on dry - lease from vallair . until now , anda air ' s fleet had consisted of two md - 83 s and a single md - 82 .\naustrian airlines ( os , vienna ) has announced it will undertake significant changes to its route network with the onset of the upcoming winter 2018 / 19 season . the lufthansa group unit said in a statement last week that effective september , it would terminate service to isfahan int ' l and shiraz in iran although its current tehran imam khomeini route will remain intact . then , in october , it will terminate flights to hong kong int ' l , havana int ' l ( cuba ) , and colombo int ' l ( sri lanka ) culminating . . .\nphilippine airlines ( pr , manila ninoy aquino int ' l ) is planning to deploy its incoming fleet of a350 - 900 s on ultra - longhaul routes with the onset of the upcoming winter 2018 / 19 season . according to routes online , the carrier is planning to start 5x weekly manila ninoy aquino int ' l - new york jfk flights with effect from october 28 . the service will replace an existing b777 - 300 ( er ) - operated route which currently uses vancouver int ' l as a stopover . in addition , pal will deploy its a350s on . . .\nlasa l\u00edneas a\u00e9reas ( neuquen ) has taken delivery of its first aircraft following the arrival of erj - 145 lv - hve ( msn 145380 ) in neuquen , argentina on saturday , july 7 . it will shortly be joined by a second of the type , lv - huv ( msn 14500856 ) , as the start - up prepares to complete its aoc certification drive and commence flight operations . among lasa ' s inaugural routes will be a daily service connecting its neuqu\u00e9n hub with puerto montt int ' l in chile via san carlos de bariloche . it is also . . .\nskywork airlines ( sx , berne ) has confirmed it has signed a letter of intent with lugano airport sa ( lasa ) , the firm responsible for running lugano agno airport , over the start of scheduled flights out of the southern swiss airfield . the berne - based carrier said in a statement that in tandem with the talks , it has already begun network planning for possible future growth out of lugano which is , however , dependent on financial incentives being made available .\nthe primary objective of the . . .\naegle aviation ( hong kong int ' l ) has announced that its aegle aviation ( aruba ) unit has been awarded both an aruban air operator ' s certificate ( aoc ) as well as an economic authority permit by the island ' s government . in a statement , the hong kong - based private charter specialist said the certificate marked a new phase in its business development .\nnow , we can offer our clients an established aircraft registry with chartering capability under a high - standard regulatory system ,\naegle . . .\nsmall planet group has secured a winter 2018 / 19 charter contract with german tour operator fti to run flights between germany and gambia , in west africa . according to airliners . de , effective november of this year , the passenger charter specialist ' s small planet airlines germany ( 5p , berlin sch\u00f6nefeld ) will offer weekly flights to banjul from each of frankfurt int ' l , cologne / bonn , leipzig / halle , and munich . given the length of the sectors , around 4 , 750 kilometres , a technical stop in agadir , . . .\navcair has taken delivery of its first emb - 505 phenom 300 following the arrival of vh - nsq ( msn 50500453 ) at melbourne essendon on july 2 . the embraer executive jet will be operated for local hospitality company northern escape collection on flights to its orpheus island lodge , daintree ecolodge , and mt mulligan lodge in queensland . \u201cadding the jet transfer to the northern escape collection , which is also serviced by our private helicopter fleet nautilus aviation , allows our guests to travel . . .\nthe supreme court of new south wales has ordered jetgo australia ( jg , brisbane int ' l ) to be liquidated after ruling in favour of dubbo regional council in a dispute over fee payments . in its case lodged in may this year , the municipality sought to have the airline wound up claiming it did not have the means to settle a bill of over aud400 , 000 australian dollars ( usd295 , 000 ) for use of dubbo regional airport . the move had already pushed the carrier to enter into administration last . . .\nair tanzania ( tc , dar - es - salaam ) has taken delivery of its first b787 - 8 after 5h - tcg ( msn 64249 ) arrived in dar - es - salaam on sunday , july 8 . on lease from tgf - tanzanian government flight , the aircraft is one of two the state is acquiring from boeing ( boe , chicago o ' hare ) . last month , tanzanian minister of finance and planning , philip mpango , confirmed having already paid a deposit for the second airframe whose delivery date is tentatively set for january 2020 . air tanzania has confirmed . . .\nethiopian airlines ( et , addis ababa ) has resumed scheduled passenger flights to goba in south - central ethiopia . schedule data at hand indicates a 3x weekly service from addis ababa to goba via hawassa began on wednesday , july 4 using dash 8 - 400 equipment . the airfield , which also serves the town of bale robe , recently completed a significant infrastructural upgrade alongside facilities in dembidollo and nekemte . as part of its domestic infrastructural upgrade program , the ethiopian . . .\nethiopian aviation holding group has announced it has signed a business partnership agreement with german aircraft interior specialist acm aerospace . in a statement , eahg said that as part of the tie - up , an easa part 21g - certified facility would be opened in ethiopia which would manufacture and supply aircraft seat covers , safety belts , carpets and other interior parts for acm aerospace as part of its supply chain . \u201cpursuant to our government\u2019s industrialization policy embedded in the . . .\npiedmont airlines ( pt , salisbury ) has ended turboprop operations following the last commercial dash 8 - 300 - operated flight on thursday , july 4 . according to the american airlines production carrier , flight aa / pdt 4927 charlotte - salisbury - was operated with n330en ( msn 274 ) . the ch - aviation fleets module shows piedmont ' s turboprop fleet has , over the years , spanned four dash 7 s , forty - eight dash 8 - 100 s , nineteen dash 8 - 200 s , and twelve dash 8 - 300 s . as it stands , it now operates an . . .\nsrilankan airlines ( ul , colombo int ' l ) has reached an agreement with the ceylon petroleum corporation ( cpc ) concerning the settlement of its lkr13 . 45 billion rupee ( usd84 . 6 million ) debt . the cpc had earlier warned the state - owned carrier that it risked being cut off if it failed to make a usd6 . 3 million payment by july 4 . speaking to sri lanka ' s daily news , cpc managing director neil jayasekara said following talks with the public enterprise development ministry secretary ranjith . . .\nrossair charter ( rfs , adelaide ) has entered into voluntary administration citing several significant , external challenges including the lingering effects of a crash of one of its cessna ( twin turboprop ) 441 conquest iis near renmark , south australia , in may last year .\nafter more than 12 months faced with extreme adversities stemming from the tragic rossair airline accident in the south australian riverland , the businesses of ae charter pty ltd ( including rossair charter pty ltd ) have . . .\nwe have information information on lots of airlines , amazing deals on cheap flights and hotels .\n. . . it was urltoken that found the best bargain . . .\nfare calendars show the best prices over the next 180 days on 2000 + routes .\nif it ' s cheaper to travel to / from a nearby airport , we ' ll alert you .\nwe search expedia , orbitz and others for packages that can save you even more .\nurltoken is your one stop shop for cheap flights , flight tickets and cheap airfare . whether you\u2019re looking for cheap airfare for business travel or last minute flights to a beach destination urltoken has the best deals on flights . for more than 20 years urltoken has been the leader in cheap airfare and discount ticket booking . join the millions of customers that have used urltoken to find cheap plane tickets . you can use urltoken to compare flight ticket prices between hundreds of airfare providers .\nsave time and money on flight ticket booking with urltoken . get started today and give your life wings !\nfor inquiries related to this message please contact support . for sales inquiries , please visit urltoken\nif you believe this to be in error , please confirm below that you are not a robot by clicking\ni ' m not a robot\nbelow .\nplease make sure your browser supports javascript and cookies and that you are not blocking them from loading . for more information you can review the terms of service and cookie policy .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nreported flights ceased one minute past midnight on the 01dec08 after an initial stop on 17oct08 ; charter and wet - lease operations were briefly restarted on 27oct08 , a few charters were flown to tenerife - sur but a seasonal acmi contract with nas - air was discontinued by the saudi airline .\nthis website is property of bravonext sa , headquartered in vicolo de\u2019 calvi 2 , 6830 chiasso , ch ( company registration number ch - 501 . 3 . 014 . 881 - 1 ; and vat number 115 . 704 . 228 ) . all rights reserved \u00a9 2006 \u2013 2015 . bravofly is a registered trademark \u00ae . the available services on this website are provided by bravofly rumbo group and its partners .\nse lo dedico a toda esa gente que hizo posible todo esto . . .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 0 transitional / / en\nspain is a kingdom in south - western europe , occupying the greater part of the iberian peninsula , and bordered on the north by the bay of biscay , france , and andorra , on the east by the mediterranean sea , on the south by the mediterranean sea and the atlantic ocean , and on the west by portugal and the atlantic ocean . the british dependency of gibraltar is situated at the southern extremity of spain . the balearic islands in the mediterranean andthe canary islands in the atlantic ocean off the coast of africa are governed as provinces of spain . also , spain administers two small exclaves in morocco - ceuta and melilla - as well as three island groups near africa - pe\u00f1\u00f3n de v\u00e9lez de la gomera and the alhucemas and chafarinas islands . the area of spain , including the african and insular territories , is 505 , 990 sq km ( 195 , 364 sq mi ) . madrid is the capital and largest city\nwas founded in dec1946 by ultano kindelan . it started operations on 11jan1947 and ceased operations on 30dec1949 ( thanks to\nquantum air was formed in 1999 & started operations on 05jul2000 as ab bluestar . started operations with b . 717 aircraft . renamed to aebal ( aerolineas baleares ) in 2000 . aebal ( aerolineas de baleares ) ceasesd operations on 15sep2008 & restarted as quantum air in 2009 . quantum air ceased all operations on 26jan2010\naerofan was founded in 1992 operating just one cessna 152 for private pilot courses . used an md . 87 for charter use\naeronova was founded in 1996 . valencia based cargo and passenger charter carrier [ palma de mallorca son sant joan based air europa express began commercial flights on 11jan2016 . at the beginning of 2016 , air europa bought aeronova as a low - cost subsidiary , renaming it air europa express ( not to be confused with the already dissolved air europa express ( 1996 ) ) ]\nrenamed from air atlantic ( formed in 1992 ) . island hopper around the canary islands\nair comet was founded in 1996 as magic airlines in palma de mallorca . renamed to air plus comet & ceased operations on 21dec2009 . spanish low - cost carrier that flies between spain and several latin america countries , ceased operations in dec 2009 after a british court ordered its fleet impounded , citing eduardo aranda , the company\u2019s managing director\nair europa was founded on 17feb1984 as air espa\u00f1a . launched it charter services on 21nov1986 with a flight from london gatwick to tenerife\nair europa canarias was founded in 1999 . regional airline operating in the canary islands . eventually ceased operating in 2001\nair europa express was formed in 1996 being renamed from part of canarias regional air . scheduled domestic passenger carrier that operated as a feeder for air europa . ceased operating in late 2001\npalma de mallorca son sant joan based air europa express began commercial flights on 11jan2016 . at the beginning of 2016 , air europa bought aeronova as a low - cost subsidiary , renaming it air europa express ( not to be confused with the already dissolved air europa express ( 1996 ) )\nair nostrum was constituted on 23may1994 & started operations on 15dec1994 . binter mediterraneo merged in in 2002\natr 42 - 600 | atr 72 - 500 | crj 200 | crj 200er | crj 900 | dash 8 q300 | f . 50\nair track was formed as air truck in 1986 and started air charter services the following year . ceased operations in 1997\n[ air track was formed as air truck in 1986 and started air charter services the following year . ceased operations in 1997 ]\nalaire was a cargo carrier out of madrid adolfo su\u00e1rez barajas ( mad ) . ceased operations\nandorra airlines intended to commence scheduled passenger operations from apr2016 . postponed start indefinitely but has recently kick started its launch plans\npan air was established in madrid in 1987 & operations started on 15dec1988 . renamed to asl airlines spain in 2016 . asl airlines spain ( pnr , madrid barajas ) unit is to be wound down as part of an ongoing streamlining of its operational assets\ninaer was an aviation emergency and aircraft maintenance provider based out of alicante ( alc ) . had heli sureste ( 1996 - ) & tas ( transportes a\u00e9reos del sur ) merge in . inaer changed its name to babcock mission critical services ( mcs ) spain\nbinter canarias was established as a subsiduary of iberia on 18feb1988 and started operations on 26mar1989 . regional carrier operating extensive inter - island services within the canary islands\natr 72 - 200 | atr 72 - 500 | b . 737 | casa cn - 235\nnil further at this time - [ air nostrum is constituted on 23may1994 & started operations on 15dec1994 . binter mediterraneo merged in in 2002 ]\ncana ( compania auxiliar de navegacion aerea ) was founded in dec1946 and was the first company of irregular traffic of passengers and cargo that existed in spain . it was founded by ultano kindelan , a prominent character of the period that later became head of tassa . cana started operations on 11jan1947 , based at the son bonet airport ( palma de mallorca ) and ceased operations on 30dec1949\ncanarias airlines is a regional airline that was founded in 2011 with operations based out of the airport of gran canaria . operates as a franchise ( operating under the brand name of another company , but with crew , aircraft , maintenance , insurance and own flight code ) inter - island flights in the canary islands with the binter canarias brand\ncanaryfly was founded as canaria aeronautica ( operated scheduled and charter passenger flights from the canary islands to west african destinations , including agadir , laayoune , nouadhibou , nouakchott and villa cineros / founded as canaria aeronautica . launched services in 2008 , operating cargo and air ambulance services between the canaries and west africa )\nnil further at this time - [ iberia ' s low - cost subsidiary clickair was founded on 01oct2006 as catair & renamed prior to start . merged into vueling airlines on 09jul2009 ]\ncentennial airlines was founded in 1993 as a majorca based holiday charter airline . went bankrupt in 1995 and ceased operations in 1996\nclickair , iberia ' s low - cost subsidiary clickair was founded on 01oct2006 as catair & renamed prior to start . merged into vueling airlines on 09jul2009\ncygnus air was created as regional lineas aereas in 1994 . suspended services in jan1998 & re - emerged as cygnus air , starting operations on 15nov1998 . rebranded as gestair cargo on 01apr2007 & back to cygnus air in 2013\ndrenair was founded in 1986 by spanish entrepreneur salvador sanch\u00eds pav\u00eda . went bankrupt in 1996 & eventually ceased operating 2003\neuravia ceased operations on 16oct1992 to form meridiana with universair & lac ( lineas aereas canarias ) [ [ meridiana fly was formed in 1990 as a subsiduary of alisarda , which was formed by the aga khan as an air charter and air taxi operator . universair , euravia and lac ( lineas aereas canarias ) merged in the same year . renamed to meridiana in 1991 . in early 2010 meridiana merged with eurofly and the name changed ] ]\neuro first air ( canarias cargo ) was founded on 30nov1999 with headquarters in las palmas . owing to financial difficulties efa - canarias cargo ceased all operations in 2001 . creditors and unpaid employees filed lawsuits against the airline even after it ceased operating .\nevelop is a subsidiary of spanish tour operator barcel\u00f3 viajes operating charter and scheduled flights . the aircraft will likely be deployed on barcel\u00f3 ' s flights to punta cana , canc\u00fan and cuba .\nflysur was created in 2007 as taer andalus . renamed prior to start - up & started operations on 04sep2008 . ceased operations on 20oct2008\ngalistair is a planned virtual carrier based out of madrid adolfo su\u00e1rez barajas ( mad ) . it intends to offer an a . 321 - 200 for charter / lease\ngirjet was created on 28feb2003 and started operations on 31jul2003 . ceased operations on 13mar2008 . charter carrier out of barcelona\ngowair vacation airlines is a planned passenger charter carrier out of madrid adolfo su\u00e1rez barajas . it is the airline arm of the gowaii vacation holding , one of the largest tour operators in spain . commenced operations in summer 2017\nheli sureste was based out of alicante ( alc ) [ inaer was an aviation emergency and aircraft maintenance provider based out of alicante ( alc ) . had heli sureste ( 1996 - ) & tas ( transportes a\u00e9reos del sur ) merge in . inaer changed its name to babcock mission critical services ( mcs ) spain ]\nhelitt l\u00edneas a\u00e9reas was founded in 2009 & began operations on 21nov2011 with the inaugural route m\u00e1laga - melilla . suspended operations indefinitely amid crippling debts on 30sep2014\nhola airlines was founded in 2002 . palma based carrier on charter services between the islands and germany / austria . formed by the former air europa express management . ceased operations on 15feb2010\na319 - 100 | a320 - 100 | a320 - 200 | a320neo | a321 - 200 | a321neo | a330 - 200 | a330 - 300 | a340 - 600 | dc - 4 | dc - 8 - 50 | sud aviation caravelle | douglas dc - 9 | b . 747 - 200 | douglas dc - 10 | md - 87\niberia express was founded on 06oct2011 & commenced operations on 25mar2012 . iberia express is a low - cost airline owned by iberia , which operates short - and medium - haul routes from its parent airline ' s hub at adolfo su\u00e1rez madrid\u2013barajas airport\nnil further at this time - [ orbest orizonia airlines was established in 1998 & started operations on 11apr1998 as iberworld . renamed on 01may2011 . orbest orizonia airlines ceased operations 05may2013 ]"]}
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", "topic": 5}], "title": "keith bradsher", "paragraphs": ["new york times hong kong bureau chief keith bradsher says strict new guidelines were introduced this summer to limit the number of new cars on guangzhou ' s crowded streets .\nhigh and mighty suvs : the world ' s most dangerous vehicles and how they got that way . by keith bradsher . public affairs , $ 28 ; 464 pp .\nthe takeaway speaks with new york times correspondent keith bradsher (\neyewitness updates : nariman house\n) who ' s been filing via his phone from the streets of mumbai , as well as sumit . . .\nkeith bradsher will relocate to the shanghai bureau of the new york times to serve as bureau chief this summer . bradsher has been serving as hong kong bureau chief for the paper since 2002 . he continues to serve as a senior writer covering asia economics and business for the publication . follow the times\u2019 world news coverage on twitter .\nkeith bradsher , new york times hong kong bureau chief , discusses the case against some of china ' s trade practices and the implications for u . s . manufacturers - - and takes a look at how china approaches education and economic growth .\nall the books below are recommended as readalikes for keith bradsher but some maybe more relevant to you than others depending on which books by the author you have read and enjoyed . so look for the suggested read - alikes by title linked on the right .\nkeith bradsher , detroit bureau chief for the times , won the polk award for national reporting for his investigation into the human and financial toll sport utility vehicles and light trucks take on the nation ' s roadways . mr . bradsher linked an increase in air pollution to the vehicles , which were exempt from federal emissions standards , and documented the inordinate amount of deaths related to the vehicles .\nmay 24 , 2010 - - the asia society is pleased to announce that keith bradsher of the new york times has won the osborn elliott prize for excellence in journalism on asia for a series of stories examining china\u2019s role in developing and promoting green technologies . bradsher\u2019s work was chosen by an independent jury for its depth and far - reaching quality . through a dozen front - page articles , bradsher revealed how china , as one of the world\u2019s largest polluters , has also begun to develop some of the world\u2019s most advanced solutions to global warming and has pursued them aggressively .\nkeith bradsher , new york times hong kong bureau chief , discusses his investigation ( with charles duhigg ) about why the u . s . lost out to china for the contracts to produce apple ' s iphones - - as well as revelations about the working conditions in some chinese factories where many technology products are produced .\nchina for the contracts to produce apple ' s iphones . keith bradsher , new york times hong kong bureau chief covering asian business , economic , political and science news , discusses his investigation ( with charles duhigg ) about why the u . s . lost out to china for the contracts to produce apple ' s iphon\na porsche is safer ,\nrapaille tells bradsher , who adds that suvs leave rapaille with\na terror of rolling over .\naccording to norman pearlstine , chief content officer at bloomberg and former editor - in - chief of time inc . , who chairs the jury for the prize , \u201ckeith bradsher\u2019s stories explored the underreported story of china\u2019s environmental awakening , tracking the country\u2019s efforts to dominate industries that will provide cleaner and more efficient energy throughout the world . \u201d\nfor the answer , test - drive this thoroughly researched , superbly readable book by keith bradsher , former detroit bureau chief for the new york times . if you ' d told me i could read a 400 - plus - page take on the auto industry in one sitting - - well , you could have run me over .\nvolvo is becoming a chinese car company . ford announced that it sold the swedish car brand that it bought 11 years ago . chinese conglomerate , zhejiang geely , is paying a third of what ford originally paid for volvo . keith bradsher , new york times hong kong bureau chief , explains more about the buyer , the price and the future of volvo .\njapan has raised the severity rating of its nuclear crisis from level five to the highest level , seven . the 1986 chernobyl disaster is the only other time a nuclear emergency has been given a level seven . this decision reflects the total release of radiation at the damaged fukushima daiichi power plant , which is ongoing , rather than a sudden deterioration . reporting from tokyo is keith bradsher , reporter for the new york times . the japanese government says that the total amount of radiation is 10 percent of what was released at chernobyl and there ' s still nervousness in the country , says bradsher .\nboomer environmentalists , bradsher says , steered clear of attacking suvs because they were precisely the affluent types , eager to project a noncorporate , outdoorsy side , who bought them . why didn ' t they tilt toward minivans ? bradsher advises that consumers\nquickly stereotyped\nminivans as\nmom - mobiles ,\nsomething\nolder children would not want to be caught dead in .\nbradsher ' s book is that incisive : a tribute to what one hard - nosed investigative reporter can pull off , regardless of auto - industry promotion of an alternate reality , thanks to a newspaper that supported him and a fair - minded approach to the pros and cons of his subject . ( the suv profit boom , bradsher recognizes , powered the u . s . economy in tough times . )\nbradsher has a public policy master\u2019s degree in economics from princeton university and received his bachelor\u2019s degree with highest honors in economics as a morehead scholar at the university of north carolina at chapel hill . [ 1 ]\nthe upshot ? we face , bradsher fears ,\na public policy disaster , with automakers given an enormous and unintended incentive to shift production away from cars and toward inefficient , unsafe , heavily polluting suvs .\nbradsher supports his claims with data from government reports , auto - industry documents and comments of auto - industry insiders . but he sensibly begins high and mighty with a history of how the suv emerged in the early 1960s .\nwill bradsher ' s book change any minds ? suv advertising rose from $ 172 . 5 million in 1990 to $ 1 . 51 billion in 2000 . it will take more than one stop sign to slow this marketing triumph .\nbradsher thinks the situation will worsen as suvs multiply , used ones become more affordable to dangerous young male drivers , and detroit ratchets up the\nhighway arms race\nby building taller and more unwieldy suvs because they bring bigger profits .\nlike the tobacco - company officials lampooned in christopher buckley ' s novel thank you for smoking - - folks far too smart to smoke cigarettes , given what they know - - some of bradsher ' s auto whizzes similarly eschew suvs .\nbradsher explains that a tough retaliatory tariff on foreign trucks , and comparatively lenient u . s . safety regulations on the light - truck industry , protected the latter from foreign competition and the\nregulatory ferment\nof the 1970s that raised the cost of cars .\nthe strategy paid off . the midsize - suv market experienced a thirtyfold sales increase in the 1980s . and as bradsher smoothly integrates carloads of statistics that explain why motor city execs and american consumers continued pumping out suvs , he also reveals all sorts of telling paradoxes .\nthe nuclear crisis has escalated in japan . there have been partial meltdowns in three nuclear reactors , breaches in the protective containment walls of two of them , and a fire in another . u . s . warships have changed course because of the dangers of rising radiation , and the japanese army decided it was too dangerous to fly helicopters over the plants . but 50 workers remain at the heart of the plant , literally risking their lives to avert a catastrophe at fukushima daiichi nuclear power station . keith bradsher is the new york times hong kong bureau chief . he says that we don ' t know much about these heroic workers .\nin his pointed introduction , bradsher thumbnails the suv explosion and his criticisms . sport - utility vehicles , he writes ,\noffer a romantic vision of outdoor adventure to deskbound baby boomers . the larger models provide lots of leg room for families and their gear . their size gives them an image of safety .\nbradsher ' s sources generally support his story , unapologetically suggesting that they ' ve simply satisfied consumer desires .\nall of the suv market was psychological , there was no actual customer need for four - wheel drive ,\nobserves william chapin , a key american motors marketing executive during the rise of the suv .\nexcept , that is , a psychological need . industry research , bradsher suggests , should give us pause . usually , says stephen ross , ford ' s lead engineer in developing the explorer , the suv buyer is someone\nwho has a family but doesn ' t want to broadcast a docile family message .\nsuv buyers , bradsher reports ,\nare insecure and vain . . . frequently nervous about their marriages and uncomfortable about parenthood . they often lack confidence in their driving skills . above all , they are apt to be self - centered and self - absorbed .\nthat contrasts strikingly with minivan buyers , who tend to be\nvery giving .\nbradsher joined the times in 1989 . [ 1 ] before his asian assignment , he was the newspaper ' s detroit bureau chief for nearly six years , a washington d . c . correspondent covering international trade and then the federal reserve for five years , and a reporter in new york covering the airline and telecommunications industries for two years . [ 2 ]\ncharles duhigg and keith bradsher wrote a terrific and informative article explaining \u201chow the u . s . lost out on iphone work . \u201d i was especially struck by the argument that the united states simply does not have enough trained people with engineering backgrounds to succeed in modern manufacturing . to be an \u201cengineer\u201d in the u . s . typically implies you have accumulated at least four years of formal , college - level instruction in engineering . to do really well in the field you may in fact want to acquire a master\u2019s degree early in your career . there can be little doubt that engineering education in the united states is highly regarded , not only by u . s . employers but by employers and students in the rest of the world . otherwise , it would be hard to account for the high international demand for admission to american engineering schools and the high demand for the graduates of those schools .\nfrancois castaing , a leading suv engineer , joins other sources , bradsher says , in attributing\nthe rise of suvs to the federal government ' s insistence on preserving strict gas mileage standards for cars while not raising gasoline taxes . the combination of cheap gasoline and stringent curbs on gasoline consumption by cars forced auto makers to transform the family vehicle of choice from a car into an suv .\nbradsher labels his book a\nbiography\nof the suv , but it also entertainingly captures the auto industry ' s charming buccaneers . j . c . collins , a top ford marketing executive , is typically cynical about the outdoorsy image detroit uses to market suvs :\nthe only time those suvs are going to be off - road is when they miss the driveway at 3 a . m .\nupdate : on air ( although not in the printed article ) , bradsher said that saab assets had been sold to chinese car manufacturers and the rest of the company was being shut down . in fact , gm originally agreed to sell old saab tooling to beijing automotive , but after starting to shut down saab ' s ongoing operations , gm reversed itself and sold the company to dutch car maker spyker earlier this year .\nbradsher shared the sport utility vehicles ( suvs ) during 1997 and was a finalist for the pulitzer prize the same year . later , he published a book on suvs called high and mighty which won the new york public library helen bernstein award . [ 5 ] he won the society of publishers in asia ( sopa ) award for coverage of avian flu in the area . he won the asia society \u2019s osborn elliott award and the overseas press club \u2019s malcolm forbes award in 2010 , for coverage of clean energy in china . [ 2 ] the asia society summarized the work on china he was being honored for :\nthrough a dozen front - page articles , bradsher revealed how china , as one of the world\u2019s largest polluters , has also begun to develop some of the world\u2019s most advanced solutions to global warming and has pursued them aggressively .\n[ 1 ]\nthe success of suvs ,\nbradsher writes ,\ncomes partly from extremely cynical design and marketing decisions by automakers and partly from poorly drafted government regulations . the manufacturers ' market researchers have decided that millions of baby boomers want an adventurous image and care almost nothing about putting others at risk to achieve it , so they have told auto engineers to design vehicles accordingly . the result has been unusually tall , menacing vehicles like the dodge durango , with its grille resembling a jungle cat ' s teeth .\nhe is known for numerous articles starting in 1997 about the crash incompatibility of sport utility vehicles\u2014the extra damage , injuries and deaths that high - riding suvs caused in vehicles that they hit compared to cars that hit other vehicles . the articles led to the development by automakers of a variety of measures , including hollow , impact - absorbing steel bars below and behind suv bumpers that ford motor nicknamed as\nbradsher bars\n; these measures greatly reduced the deadliness of suvs to the occupants of other cars by 2009 . he is also known for writing extensively in 2009 and 2010 that china was passing the west in the production of wind turbines and solar panels , and for his coverage in november and december , 2013 , of the aftermath of typhoon haiyan in the philippines .\nthis bio was last updated on 01 / 15 / 2014 . we try to keep bookbrowse ' s biographies both up to date and accurate , but with many thousands of lives to keep track of it ' s a tough task . so , please help us - if the information about this author is out of date or inaccurate , and you know of a more complete source , please let us know . authors and publishers : if you wish to make changes to a bio , send the complete biography as you would like it displayed so that we can replace the old with the new .\nborn in north west london in 1931 , mayer hillman is the third son of david hillman , a portrait painter and stained glass artist , and dr . annie hillman , a gp . in 1964 , he married heidi krott with whom he has two sons , josh ( . . . 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2018 . all rights reserved . information at urltoken is published with the permission of the copyright holder or their agent . it is forbidden to copy anything for publication elsewhere without written permission from the copyright holder .\nspam free : your email is never shared with anyone ; opt out any time .\nthe $ 10 , 000 cash prize will be presented at a june 1 luncheon program at asia society in new york .\nthe jury also awarded an honorable mention to chosun ilbo for its reporting on the plight of north korean refugees and human trafficking along the north korea - china border , specifically for a series of written stories and images that appeared on chosun ilbo\u2019s english language edition online . the stories , written by lee hark - joon and park jong - in , were part of a broader multimedia effort that included segments broadcast on bbc and on pbs wide angle under the title \u201ccrossing heaven\u2019s border . \u201d\nread a story from chosun ilbo ' s series on human trafficking : on the border about the osborn elliott prize for excellence in journalism on asia the \u201coz prize\u201d honors the late osborn elliott , legendary journalist , author and former editor - in - chief of newsweek . elliott was a leading figure in the field of journalism who became one of the earliest practitioners of \u201ccivic journalism\u201d\u2014the deliberate focusing of the journalistic enterprise on urgent issues of public policy . the oz prize is awarded annually for the best example of journalism about asia in print or online during the calendar year .\nprevious winners have included a team of writers from the international herald tribune ( 2009 ) , shai oster of the wall street journal ( 2008 ) , evan osnos of the chicago tribune ( 2007 ) , barbara demick of the los angeles times and matthew mcallester of newsday ( 2006 ) , philip p . pan of the washington post ( 2005 ) , john pomfret of the washington post ( 2004 ) and elisabeth rosenthal of the new york times ( 2003 ) .\nin addition to mr . pearlstine , the oz prize jury includes carroll bogert , associate director for human rights watch ; barbara crossette , un correspondent , the nation ; dorinda elliott , deputy editor , special projects , cond\u00e9 nast traveler ; michael elliott , deputy managing editor , time magazine ; chrystia freeland , global editor - in - chief , reuters ; pramit pal chaudhuri , senior editor , hindustan times and 2007 bernard schwartz fellow , asia society ; carla anne robbins , deputy editorial page editor , the new york times ; gillian tett , u . s . managing editor , financial times ; sheryl wudunn , former new york times foreign correspondent and editor .\nclick here for more information on the prize . about asia society asia society is the leading global organization working to strengthen relationships and promote understanding among the people , leaders , and institutions of asia and the united states . the society seeks to enhance dialogue , encourage creative expression , and generate new ideas across the fields of arts and culture , policy and business , and education . founded in 1956 by john d . rockefeller 3rd , asia society is a nonpartisan , nonprofit educational institution with offices in hong kong , houston , los angeles , manila , melbourne , mumbai , new york , san francisco , shanghai , seoul and washington , d . c . for more information , visit urltoken .\nasia society takes no institutional position on policy issues and has no affiliation with any government . all views expressed in its publications and on its website are the sole responsibility of the author or authors .\nurltoken no longer supports internet explorer 9 or earlier . please upgrade your browser .\nhong kong\u2019s glittering skyline . the perception of the city as a vibrant crossroads that might offer a way forward for the mainland is fading fast .\nwhen the british left 20 years ago , hong kong was seen as a rare blend of east and west that china might seek to emulate . now , increasingly , it\u2019s a cautionary tale .\nhong kong \u2014 when hong kong returned to chinese rule two decades ago , the city was seen as a model of what china might one day become : prosperous , modern , international , with the broad protections of the rule of law .\nthere was anxiety about how such a place could survive in authoritarian china . but even after beijing began encroaching on this former british colony\u2019s freedoms , its reputation as one of the best - managed cities in asia endured .\nthe trains ran on time . crime and taxes were low . the skyline dazzled with ever taller buildings .\nthose are still true . yet as the 20th anniversary of the handover approaches on saturday , the perception of hong kong as something special \u2014 a vibrant crossroads of east and west that china may want to emulate \u2014 is fading fast .\nnever - ending disputes between the city\u2019s beijing - backed leadership and the pro - democracy opposition have crippled the government\u2019s ability to make difficult decisions and complete important construction projects .\ncaught between rival modes of rule \u2014 beijing\u2019s dictates and the demands of local residents \u2014 the authorities have allowed problems to fester , including an affordable - housing crisis , a troubled education system and a delayed high - speed rail line .\nmany say the fight over hong kong\u2019s political future has paralyzed it , and perhaps doomed it to decline . as a result , the city is increasingly held up not as a model of china\u2019s future but as a cautionary tale \u2014 for beijing and its allies , of the perils of democracy , and for the opposition , of the perils of authoritarianism .\nvendors selling secondhand clothing and goods in sham shui po , one of the city\u2019s poorest areas .\na street in sai ying pun , a neighborhood on the western end of hong kong island .\n\u201cmore and more , there is a sense of futility , \u201d said anson chan , the second - highest official in the hong kong government in the years before and after the handover to chinese rule . she blames beijing\u2019s interference for the city\u2019s woes . \u201cwe have this enormous giant at our doorstep , \u201d she said , \u201cand the rest of the world does not seem to question whatever the enormous giant does . \u201d\nothers spread the blame more broadly . they point to the opposition\u2019s reluctance to compromise and policies that weaken political parties , including multiseat legislative districts that allow radical candidates to win with a minority of votes .\n\u201cthis kind of a political atmosphere will disrupt many of the initiatives that may come along , \u201d said anna wu , a member of the territory\u2019s executive council , or cabinet .\na high - speed rail station planned for hong kong is a half - finished shell \u2014 years after every other major city in china has been linked by bullet trains .\nhong kong ranks only after new york and london as a center of global finance , but it has no world - class museums . after 15 years of delays , construction of a cultural district intended to rival lincoln center has started , but funding from the legislature could be disrupted in the coming days .\nwidespread complaints about test - obsessed schools leaving students ill equipped to compete against those in mainland china have not led to education reform . nor has the government found a way to address simmering public anger over skyrocketing rents and housing prices .\nhong kong was once known for the speed and efficiency with which it built huge planned communities with ample public housing every several years . but it has not managed to do so since britain returned it to chinese rule on july 1 , 1997 .\nhong kong once built planned communities with ample public housing , including choi hung estate , every few years .\nhong kong is still a gem in many ways , a place that is hard not to love , and for its 7 . 4 million residents , hard to leave .\nnarrow ribbons of oceanfront skyscrapers are backed by wooded hillsides protected as country parks . just 10 minutes uphill from the majestic victoria harbor and financial district are breathtaking views of the south china sea . steel and concrete fade into sylvan trails that wind past lakes and waterfalls , all of it not too far from the city\u2019s cavernous and efficient airport , part of a renowned transport network of subways , buses , trams and ferries .\nbut the airport was built by the british before they left . so were the institutions that really distinguish the city : the independent courts , the widely respected civil service , the freewheeling press .\nthose were preserved under the \u201cone country , two systems , \u201d formula that promised hong kong a high degree of autonomy when britain returned it to china . but they have been weakened as the communist party increasingly meddles in the city\u2019s affairs , intimidating and even abducting people seen as challenging its interests .\na ferry from the financial district to lantau , the largest of hong kong\u2019s outlying islands .\nhong kong has emerged as the world\u2019s third major financial center after new york and london .\non the street in mong kok , one of the most densely populated neighborhoods in the world .\nthe umbrella movement demanding free elections that seized control of downtown streets for 11 weeks in late 2014 is just a distant memory . but sullen resentment of mainland china has spread as hong kong\u2019s democratic evolution has stalled .\nthis spring , a new chief executive for the territory , carrie lam , was selected by a committee of about 1 , 200 residents \u2014 mostly allies of beijing following its instructions .\nher predecessors tiptoed around tough issues , wary of both offending the chinese leadership and provoking the public . at the same time , critics say , limited public accountability has allowed incompetence and even graft to spread among officials . the top two government officials from a previous administration have been tried on corruption charges .\nbeijing\u2019s allies have a majority in the legislature because half the 70 seats are selected by interest groups mostly loyal to the mainland government . but the other half is elected , and lawmakers who favor greater democracy have won a majority of those seats . the result is gridlock .\nthere has also been a generational shift in the pro - democracy camp . voters have replaced older , more pragmatic politicians with younger candidates more stridently opposed to the communist authorities and willing to engage in all - out resistance . late last year , beijing intervened to prevent the seating of two pro - independence politicians who had altered their oath of office to protest chinese rule .\nthe legislature\u2019s rules allow any three members to stall action for months with filibusters . in the last two years , various groups in the pro - democracy camp have repeatedly used that tool as leverage , causing a backlog of legislation that has delayed even projects that are not contentious , like a cleanup plan for the harbor .\nan annual candlelight vigil honoring those who were killed in the tiananmen square crackdown of 1989 .\nboth sides agree that the city will become ungovernable without some kind of political change . but they cannot agree on what to do .\nthe democrats want a clear road map to universal suffrage \u2014 which beijing promised in 2007 \u201cmay be implemented\u201d in 2017 \u2014 starting with direct elections for the chief executive . only when the government is accountable to the public will it have a mandate to tackle the challenges facing the city , they say .\nbut supporters of beijing say the problem is too much democracy , not too little .\nshiu sin - por , the departing head of the local government\u2019s agenda - setting central policy unit , said pro - beijing lawmakers must break with tradition and get tough on filibusters .\nhe also wants to eliminate civil service protections for many senior officials and put them on renewable , short - term contracts \u2014 which would make them more accountable to beijing .\n\u201cyou have a lot of deadbeats and layabouts who drag it out until they retire , \u201d he said . \u201cwould elections change this ? no . \u201d\nmr . shiu , a longtime power broker with close ties to the beijing government , warned that if hong kong remained politically paralyzed , it could slip from the ranks of the world\u2019s great cities and end up like monaco , a tax haven for the wealthy with few industries beyond financial services and retail .\nin an interview , mrs . lam , who will be sworn in on saturday , acknowledged \u201ca certain degree of truth\u201d in the argument that the lack of a political overhaul was making it more difficult to address issues like housing , education and infrastructure .\nbut she added : \u201cif we were to have universal suffrage tomorrow , would all these problems disappear ? i don\u2019t think so . \u201d\nwaiting to buy apartments . the city has some of the highest housing costs in the world .\nan open - air bar at an upscale mall that faces the waterfront of victoria harbor .\nstudents visiting the hong kong monetary authority , which acts as the central bank .\nin many ways , hong kong as a city has fared better than its people . since the handover , more than one million mainland chinese have moved here , contributing their energy and talents to the territory\u2019s economic development . but the newcomers\u2019 success has sometimes come at the expense of those with deeper roots .\nbig international companies and banks now aggressively recruit mainland chinese instead of local residents , who speak cantonese instead of the mandarin used on the mainland and who often lack the connections to win deals and thrive there .\nthe language issue is a challenge for hong kong\u2019s education system , which tries to teach three of them \u2014 english , as well as mandarin and cantonese . this produces many graduates with weaker english and mandarin than those from the mainland\u2019s top schools .\nbut efforts to address the problem get caught in the city\u2019s fractious politics , with suspicions that beijing wants to undermine local identity or limit the west\u2019s influence .\nat the same time , the government has resisted proposals to ease the culture of high - pressure testing , a source of much public dissatisfaction . instead , it tried to introduce \u201cpatriotic\u201d material into the curriculum , appeasing beijing while angering parents and students .\nthe influx of mainland chinese has also contributed to a historic run - up in housing prices , making hong kong one of the world\u2019s most expensive places to live . a single parking space recently sold for $ 664 , 000 .\nsoaring prices and rents have squeezed middle - class families and younger residents in particular , fueling resentment against the mainland chinese who have poured money into the market . government measures to limit speculation have not deterred those investors , many of whom are looking for a safe way to get their money out of the mainland .\nthe underlying problem is limited supply . land disputes have nearly halted plans to build big residential areas in the rural sections of northern hong kong .\nunder a policy dating from the colonial era , families in traditional villages there are awarded long - term grants of land , producing suburban sprawl and making it difficult to put together a large parcel for development . the government could force families to sell but is worried about setting off protests , in part because the leaders of those communities have generally supported beijing .\nrural farmland in lo wu , near the border between hong kong and mainland china .\nplans to build elsewhere have also stalled . efforts to rezone the fringes of country parks for apartment buildings have been blocked by environmentalists , while the government has been leery of the cost of controversial proposals by developers to subsidize land reclamation and build thousands of acres of artificial islands .\n\u201cthere\u2019s land in hong kong , but what we lack is developable land , \u201d said anthony cheung , the transport and housing secretary , noting that everyone wanted more housing but no one wanted it built next door . \u201cwe still need to seek local community support . \u201d\ngaining such support is difficult , though , given deep distrust of the government . lawsuits by neighborhoods and environmental groups have delayed a range of infrastructure projects that require much less land than housing developments .\nwong tat ming , 63 , in his \u201ccoffin apartment , \u201d which measures just four by six feet .\nthe planned high - speed rail line , for example , is being built underground the entire 16 miles to the border partly because of the political challenge of obtaining land . that has driven up the project\u2019s cost many times over . even the tunneling effort required the removal of a village of scarcely 100 people , though , and democracy activists joined them in protests that slowed the initiative .\nthe proposed deployment of chinese immigration officers at the downtown rail station under construction is also contentious . critics are objecting to an expanded mainland security presence in the heart of the city . they point to several recent cases in which chinese officers appeared to abduct people \u2014 booksellers peddling salacious tales about mainland officials , or a tycoon with rare insight into the finances of the communist party elite \u2014 and whisk them to the mainland without legal authority .\n\u201cit will be used as an excuse to create a serious loophole to allow mainland officers to implement mainland laws in hong kong\u2019s territory , \u201d said eddie chu , a pro - democracy member of the legislature .\nhong kong\u2019s free press faces the corrosive effects of intervention from the authoritarian chinese mainland .\na large chinese flag on display on an electronic billboard in the tsim sha tsui area .\nas the political wrangling in hong kong is drawn out , some people are leaving . one popular destination is taiwan , a flourishing chinese democracy with more affordable real estate and news outlets that have not been cowed by beijing , as many of those in hong kong have .\npat yeung , 43 , an entrepreneur , said she moved to taiwan this summer after a friend emigrated to get her children out of the high - pressure schools , and after she met another couple who relocated in search of cheaper housing .\nin hong kong , with its relentless business competition and darkening political climate , ms . yeung said , \u201cthe pressure is too , too much . \u201d\nthree years ago , beijing presented hong kong with a pro posal to allow residents to elect the chief executive , but only from a slate of candidates approved by a nomination committee under its control . the pro - democracy forces rejected the offer , holding out for free elections without such a limit , and beijing\u2019s refusal to budge prompted the umbrella movement protests .\nit was a pivotal moment for hong kong , with all sides letting a chance at compromise slip by and digging in for what has been a prolonged stalemate .\nthe pro - democracy camp\u2019s biggest mistake may have been believing that president xi jinping , who at the time had been in office for almost two years , intended to guide china toward a more pluralistic future .\nmartin lee , the founding chairman of the democratic party , said that he harbored such hopes because he had met mr . xi\u2019s father , a senior communist leader considered more open - minded than most of mao\u2019s generals .\nothers noted mr . xi\u2019s record as a leader in the eastern provinces of fujian and zhejiang , where he adopted a moderate tone while trying to attract hong kong investors , said joseph cheng , another longtime democracy advocate .\nthe double - decker trams , built by the british , have trundled across hong kong island since 1904 .\nthe neon signs that have lit the city for decades are slowly being replaced by led lighting .\nzhang dejiang , a member of the powerful politburo standing committee , took the lead on policy toward hong kong , and some wondered at the time if his hard - line stance reflected mr . xi\u2019s views .\nbut there is little doubt now that mr . xi calls the shots . after nearly five years in power , he has proved to be a committed authoritarian who considers political liberalization a threat .\nthere seems little hope that beijing will make hong kong an offer better than the one it put forward three years ago . jasper tsang , the recently retired president of the legislature and a longtime ally of beijing , said the attitudes of the chinese leadership toward the city had hardened .\n\u201cpeople are telling me there won\u2019t be a second chance , \u201d he said .\nlast month , mr . zhang visited macau , the former portuguese colony that is now a chinese gambling hub , and praised it in terms that suggested he saw it as a model for hong kong .\npeople here were stunned because macau has a reputation for obsequious obedience to beijing as well as chronic corruption , organized crime and limited tolerance for labor unions and other independent organizations .\nthe worry now is that mr . xi may share that vision of hong kong\u2019s future . \u201cif the idea came from him , \u201d mr . lee said , \u201cwe are finished . \u201d\nwe\u2019re interested in your feedback on this page . tell us what you think .\naccessibility concerns ? email us at accessibility @ urltoken . we would love to hear from you .\nwe ' ve detected that javascript is disabled in your browser . would you like to proceed to legacy twitter ?\nshanghai bureau chief of the new york times , covering economics and business issues in china .\n\u2069 : \u201ceyecool , he said , is also handing over two million facial images each day to a burgeoning big - 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{"id": 56521, "summary": [{"text": "a postnuptial agreement is a written agreement executed after a couple gets married , or have entered a civil union , to settle the couple 's affairs and assets in the event of a separation or divorce .", "topic": 10}, {"text": "it is normally \" notarized \" or acknowledged and is usually the subject of the statute of frauds .", "topic": 17}, {"text": "like the contents of a prenuptial agreement , provisions vary widely but commonly includes provisions for division of property and spousal support in the event of divorce , death of one of the spouses , or breakup of marriage .", "topic": 15}, {"text": "in rare cases , a \" prenup \" may be enforceable even without a marriage , such as with a domestic partnership or registered partnership . ", "topic": 18}], "title": "postnuptial agreement", "paragraphs": ["1 . 3 the heading names in this postnuptial agreement are provided as reference only and do not form part of this postnuptial agreement .\na postnuptial agreement is also known as a\npost - marital agreement\nor\npostnup .\ncoercion / duress \u2013 if either you or your spouse uses pressure to get the postnuptial agreement signed , or does not give the other enough time to consider the postnuptial agreement , the court may not enforce the postnuptial agreement .\nwritten \u2013 oral postnuptial agreements will not be considered valid . postnuptial agreements must be in writing .\nas with any type of legal agreement , you should only enter into a postnuptial agreement after carefully considering all of the agreement\u2019s provisions and implications . here are some of the reasons to think twice about creating and signing a postnuptial agreement .\nvoluntary \u2013 both parties to a postnuptial agreement must have signed the agreement voluntarily and intentionally . any indication that one spouse coerced or threatened the other into signing will make a postnuptial agreement null and void .\nseparate attorneys \u2013 you and your spouse should have separate attorneys if you are going to enter into a postnuptial agreement . if you do not have separate attorneys , the court will look at your postnuptial agreement more closely for unfairness and may not enforce the postnuptial agreement .\nunfair and inequitable \u2013 if the postnuptial agreement favors you or your spouse unfairly , for example by leaving the other spouse with nothing , the court may not enforce the postnuptial agreement .\neastern , pa explains a postnuptial agreement - law offices of jack a . rounick , llc\nwhen a couple enters into a postnuptial agreement , it does not automatically mean that they are thinking about filing for divorce . here are some common reasons for entering into a postnuptial agreement :\n1 . 4 this postnuptial agreement may be executed in both english and other languages . if there is a conflict between this postnuptial agreement in its various translations the english version shall prevail .\nthese are the types of situations where it may be useful to utilize a \u201cpostnuptial agreement . \u201d\naccording to uniform premarital agreement act of 1983 , it is possible to use a postnuptial agreement to create a basis for spousal support .\npostnuptial agreements are growing in popularity according to an american academy of matrimonial lawyers 2015 survey . but this doesn\u2019t mean that a postnuptial agreement is right for every couple .\na postnuptial legal contract helps protect the financial stability of your children . without a postnuptial agreement , your spouse may be the one receiving money intended for your children .\nitems that aren ' t enforceable through a postnuptial agreement include issues related to child custody or child support . neither can a postnuptial agreement attempt to include terms that attempt to regulate routine aspects of a marital relationship .\n5 . 1 the parties warrant that they have thoroughly read and understood every clause in this postnuptial agreement .\n8 . variation any variation to this postnuptial agreement shall be made in writing and signed by both parties .\n11 . 1 the postnuptial agreement is made under the exclusive jurisdiction of the laws of [ state ] .\nthis postnuptial agreement kit is designed for use in canada . this legal form is available for immediate download .\n. this agreement and the exhibits attached hereto contain the entire agreement of the parties .\nsimilarly , like in a prenup , it\u2019s usually advised both individuals should have separate legal representation so that the couple can fairly represent their interests . both sides ought to select lawyers experienced in making the legitimate postnuptial agreement , so that neither one of them can topple it if a marriage ends . we cannot compare prenup agreement with a postnuptial agreement as they both are different ; however , a postnuptial agreement needs similar prenuptial elements . a postnuptial agreement can simplify a potentially disturbing divorce problem .\na couple who is not married yet and is trying to determine whether to enter into a prenuptial agreement or to wait and enter into a postnuptial agreement should give serious consideration to the prenuptial agreement .\n6 . 1 both parties warrant that they have the necessary power and approval to enter into this postnuptial agreement .\nto a large extent , what you can and cannot include in a postnuptial agreement will be governed by state law . some of the provisions commonly included in postnuptial agreements are as follows :\n. this agreement may be amended or revoked only by written agreement signed by both parties .\nbut these days what raises eyebrows , and a host of new practical and legal uncertainties , is the postnuptial agreement .\nanyone considering entering into a postnuptial agreement with their spouse needs to understand that these legal documents are not ironclad . even if a postnuptial agreement meets all of the threshold requirements to be valid and enforceable , courts may still strike it down .\n10 . confidentiality each party irrevocably declare that they will keep the contents of this postnuptial agreement confidential and agree to indemnify the other against any and all losses arising from their making of the existence of this postnuptial agreement or its contents known publicly .\n11 . 2 disputes under this postnuptial agreement shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of [ state ] .\na postnuptial agreement , which is sometimes also referred to as a postmarital agreement , is a legal document designed for couples who are already married or in a civil union .\nfair \u2013 postnuptial agreements must not be unconscionable . a postnuptial agreement that is blatantly one - sided or that is otherwise extremely unjust toward one party , based on the facts and circumstances , will not be enforceable .\na postnuptial agreement is basically the same as a prenuptial agreement , except that you and your spouse enter into it after you and your spouse have already gotten married , instead of before you marry . in a postnuptial agreement , you and your spouse disclose to each other all the money and property you currently own , both\nyou can always negotiate the terms of a postnuptial agreement before signing , but once you\u2019ve added your signature , it might be too late .\nhere are some of the circumstances where a postnuptial might be in your best interest .\nsigning a postnuptial document may necessitate a change in lifestyle . even when postnuptial agreements can\u2019t outline spousal or child support , they do influence the division of property and assets .\nnegotiating of postnuptial agreement by a party who intends to divorce shortly afterwards is essential an agreement that has been be entered into by means of fraudulent inducement . fogg v . fogg is 1991 massachusetts case in which the supreme judicial court held a postnuptial agreement to be unenforceable because of fraudulent inducement of the contract . the wife received valuable property interests under the postnuptial agreement , then filed for divorce very shortly thereafter . the timing of the postnuptial agreement and the filing of divorce ( as well as financial disclosure issues ) are present in ansin v . craven - ansin , a massachusetts case that came out in july 2010 and allowed postnuptial agreements if certain safeguards were met . the issue of full financial disclosure is a major issue in the burkle v . burkle case , a california case in which the california appeals court upheld the postnuptial agreement signed by the parties .\n7 . duration this postnuptial agreement shall commence on the date of its execution and shall have effect indefinitely unless it is cancelled by the express agreement in writing of both the parties pursuant to clause 8 .\nbefore marriage , if one party does not like the provisions included in the proposed prenuptial agreement and the couple is unable to come to an agreement , they can simply decide not to get married . with a postnuptial agreement , the couple is already legally bound and the spouses owe a fiduciary duty to each other . there may be a concern that the provisions in a postnuptial agreement were not bargained for because one spouse did not really have a choice about signing the agreement .\n2 . exclusive jurisdiction of this agreement both parties agree and declare that in the event of their separation , divorce or termination of their marriage ( including by annulment ) they will submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of this postnuptial agreement and irrevocably waiver the right to make any claims arising out of the marriage against the estate of the other except under this postnuptial agreement .\nfraud \u2013 if you or your spouse fails to disclose your assets honestly or if you hide your assets , a court may not enforce the postnuptial agreement .\nmany people have heard of prenuptial agreements , but they are surprised to learn that there is also another similar type of legal document called a postnuptial agreement .\nlegalnature can help you with all of your legal form needs . let us help you get started today . click here to create your postnuptial agreement now .\n5 . 6 both parties warrant that this postnuptial agreement is fair and accurately reflects their intention generally and with regard to past and future assets and liabilities .\npostnuptial agreements can also provide for custody and support of minor children in the event the marriage ends in divorce or legal separation . however , this is one area where state law can restrict the provisions in a postnuptial agreement . some state laws say that postnuptial agreements that attempt to restrict or limit child support or child custody will be deemed unenforceable .\npostnuptial agreements are subject to a judge\u2019s opinion . even if you sign a prenuptial agreement , if you take the agreement to court , it\u2019s left for the presiding judge to decide the validity and reasonableness of the document .\ntoday , everyone knows that many marriages end in divorce . some married couples plan for a worst case scenario with a postnuptial agreement , which is similar to a prenuptial agreement , but it ' s made after the wedding .\na template that can later be used as a separation agreement \u2013 a third type of postnuptial agreement looks and feels very much like a separation agreement . these agreements spell out how child custody , child support , and spousal support would be handled in a divorce and provide for the division of the couple\u2019s assets and liabilities . this type of postnuptial agreement may later be incorporated into the divorce decree and can limit time and expenses in a divorce scenario .\nestablishing pre - marriage debt \u2013 if you or your spouse brought substantial debt to the marriage , the postnuptial agreement can state that the debt stays with that spouse .\nin other cases , a postnuptial agreement might make sense when one spouse has been financially irresponsible or has encountered legal trouble during the marriage . for example , if one spouse\u2019s spending or gambling habits are causing financial stress or one spouse has been convicted of multiple duis , it might lead the other spouse to consider a postnuptial agreement .\nthere are generally three different , but related , types of postnuptial agreements in the united states today .\na postnuptial agreement is a contract agreed to and signed after marriage that outlines the terms and possession of assets . it is similar to a prenuptial agreement as it also protects the financial interests of both parties in the event of a divorce .\nif you want to read more about postnuptial agreements , below is a summary of some of our articles .\nin addition , postnuptial agreements are also important to spouses in their second marriage who have children from their first marriage . postnuptial agreements are enforceable contracts that can require a spouse to provide for children from past marriages .\nthe postnuptial agreement is basically the after marriage model of the prenup or prenuptial agreement . prenup agreements are very common ; contracts a couple sign before getting married to each other , specifying what will happen to assets as well as the money if the couple get separated in divorce , usually superceding local rules as well as regional laws that would decide these things . prenuptial agreements may likewise incorporate behavioral expectations or other financial arrangements , but many expectations cannot be added in a postnuptial agreement . many times couples marry without any legal contract and decide later they would be more genuine and comfortable with postnuptial agreement .\nthere is a significant income disparity between the parties \u2013 if there is a significant income disparity in a marriage , the lower - earning spouse may find that a postnuptial agreement\u2019s provisions would not adequately provide for them in the event of a divorce or separation . that is not to say that couples with disparate income levels should never sign a postnuptial agreement ; however , they should carefully evaluate such an agreement before signing it .\ni explained to the client the nature of the agreement , and fully advised him / her as to the effect of the agreement on his / her rights , the advantages and disadvantages of the agreement , whether or not it was prudent for the client to enter into the agreement , and whether the provisions of the agreement are just and equitable .\nif you decide to change your agreement , you and your spouse will have to sign a new agreement and have it signed by witnesses .\nin some states , postnuptial agreements may not be upheld if both parties were not given the opportunity to review and discuss the terms of the agreement with their own , separate attorneys .\nwhether a postnuptial agreement will be enforced or not depends , to a large extent , on what state you live in . some states take a hard - line approach to enforcing postnuptial agreements . if there is any indication that the parties did not make a full and fair disclosure to each other of their financial information , the entire agreement could be thrown out .\n6 . 6 both parties warrant that nothing in this postnuptial agreement shall affect any rights of any children of the marriage ( whether biological or adopted ) including the right to support .\na post - nuptial agreement is different from a separation agreement , because in a post - nuptial agreement the couple is not ( necessarily ) contemplating separation , but , much like a pre - nuptial agreement it is a way of determining how assets will be divided upon separation . the reasons for entering into a post - nuptial agreement are essentially the same as the reasons for entering into a pre - nuptial , or cohabitation agreement .\nif your spouse\u2019s attorney has prepared a postnuptial contract for you to sign , be sure to review the agreement with your own lawyer . your spouse\u2019s lawyer can ' t advise you because it would be a conflict of interest . you should hire an attorney to review the agreement and tell you whether its fair . in some states , including california , courts are unlikely to enforce a postnuptial agreement where only one spouse was represented by an attorney .\nin recent years postnuptial agreements have gained popularity and there are several reasons a couple may wish to adopt a postnuptial agreement . if there is no prenuptial agreement in place , a couple may determine they still want to have a financial plan in the event of death or divorce . alternatively , a change in the couple\u2019s financial circumstances , such as an inheritance , may require a change to the terms of a couple ' s existing prenuptial agreement .\nprenup and postnup agreement contracts are not very sentimental , and many people avoid them because they don\u2019t want to ruin their romance or don\u2019t want to think about the negativity of divorce . however , a postnuptial agreement is the most practical thing in a marriage , especially when there is a big difference in the financial status of a couple . a postnuptial agreement is not only helpful for reducing tension , but also for living a happy life together .\nvalidly executed \u2013 postnuptial agreements must meet the requirements of the laws of the parties\u2019 state of residence . generally speaking , to make a postnuptial agreement valid , both parties\u2019 signatures need to be notarized . some state laws may impose additional requirements , such as a requirement that the parties\u2019 signatures be witnessed .\nalthough new york law already determines how property should be divided in the event a marriage ends in divorce or death , courts will recognize a valid postnuptial agreement that may be different from how new york law would divide the property . the postnuptial agreement takes the control over your property and assets away from the state and places it in the hands of you and your spouse .\n\u2013 a postnuptial agreement cannot definitively address child support issues or child custody issues . such issues must be resolved based on circumstances at the time of a separation or divorce . a court is obligated by new york law to determine whether the postnuptial agreement is in the best interests of a child , so issues of child support and custody will ultimately be reviewed by the court .\nmost commonly , the desire for a postnuptial agreement arises when one spouse comes into an inheritance or starts a business , or when there are children from a previous marriage to provide for .\nsimilar to a prenuptial agreement , a postnuptial agreement establishes how the couple\u2019s assets will be divided in the event of a divorce or legal separation and the amount ( if any ) of spousal support that one spouse will pay to the other if the marriage ends .\nit is also reasonable to consider a postnuptial if you are on your second or third marriage . if you\u2019re married to a spouse and one or both of you have children from previous marriages , having a postnuptial agreement will help protect those kids as the legal document ensures some assets goes to your children .\none party was not given adequate time to read or evaluate the terms of the agreement \u2013 postnuptial agreements are legal contracts , so it is important that both parties have the chance to read and fully understand how the agreement protects , and limits , their rights . saying you did not understand what you were signing is not likely to stop enforcement of a postnuptial agreement , so take the time to study the document and get clarification where it is needed .\ninternational marriages provide for unique issues with respect to prenuptial and postnuptial agreements . for example , if a couple marries in england and then move to the united states , although the u . s . will recognize the marriage decree , the u . s . may not recognize the prenuptial agreement . in this case , the couple likely will have to contract for a postnuptial agreement in the united states . because florida law requires disclosure of assets in a postnuptial agreement , it can create potential issues for couples moving into the united states who seek to keep their assets confidential .\n5 . 2 the parties warrant that they are aware that this postnuptial agreement is a binding legal document and that they have each been given adequate time to consider the consequences of signing it .\n6 . 4 the failure or delay by either party to enforce any term of this postnuptial agreement or to act upon a breach of any term shall not constitute a waiver of their rights .\nmany couples contemplate a prenuptial agreement long before they walk down the aisle . unlike a prenup , a postnuptial agreement happens after a couple is married . one spouse\u2019s bad behavior or out of control spending during the marriage might prompt the other spouse to ask for a postnup . even when the marriage is going well , couples may use a postnuptial agreement to define things , such as each spouse ' s separate property , financial responsibilities , or rights to the family business .\nas a matrimonial lawyer , i suggest that one way to identify and resolve these concerns is to draw up a postnuptial agreement . postnuptial agreements , sometimes known as\npostnups\n, are written and executed after you ' re married . the agreement codifies the obligations and responsibilities of each partner . in fact , marriage is an economic partnership in which both parties can benefit from a written contract .\n5 . 5 the parties hereby expressly waiver their rights to dispute this postnuptial agreement on the basis of lack of autonomy , duress , undue influence , lack of volition , or lack of understanding .\na major difference between a prenuptial agreement and postnuptial agreement is the disclosure of assets requirement . according to florida statute \u00a7 732 . 702 ( 2 ) , spouses do not have to disclose their assets if the couple executes the agreement before marriage . xlii fla . stat . ann . \u00a7 732 . 702 ( 2 ) ( west 2017 ) . this means that spouses entering into a prenuptial agreement do not have to disclose their assets to one another . on the contrary , florida state law requires the disclosure of assets in postnuptial agreements . id .\npostnuptial agreements generally include the same types of provisions as prenuptial agreements . the primary difference is that prenuptial agreements are entered into in contemplation of marriage ( in advance ) , whereas postnuptial agreements are entered into after the couple is already legally committed .\nsometimes , couples enter into postnuptial agreements simply to clearly define each party\u2019s wishes for the property they brought into their marriage .\nsome legal experts say the increasing popularity of postnuptial agreements springs from the growing likelihood that both spouses will have financial lives .\nin the case of billionaire frank mccourt and his wife jamie , their postnuptial didn\u2019t survive judicial scrutiny . the mccourts signed a postnuptial agreement at about the same time that frank bought the los angeles dodgers , the baseball stadium , and surrounding land . jamie mccourt also owned several luxury homes . according to the mccourt\u2019s postnuptial contract , the couple agreed that in the event of a divorce , frank would keep the dodgers and jamie would take the homes .\npostnuptial agreements are a relatively new development under u . s . law . prior to the 1970s , postnuptial agreements were generally not enforceable . this was largely based on the idea that a married couple became a single unit at the time of their marriage and a single person or entity cannot enter into an agreement with itself .\ndefining marital property \u2013 just as you can identify your separate property in a postnuptial agreement , you can identify property you want to be considered as marital property , even if it is actually separate property .\nestablishing maintenance \u2013 a postnuptial agreement can establish maintenance for you or your spouse during the marriage , particularly if one of you is giving up a career to \u201craise the kids . \u201d also , a postnuptial agreement can establish what kind of support you or your spouse will pay to the other spouse during or after a divorce , or establish that there will be no support in case you decide to divorce .\nwhen spouses have children from previous marriages or relationships , they may want to make sure that certain assets would pass to those children no matter what happens . a postnuptial agreement can help protect children\u2019s inheritances .\n1 . 5 the illegality or unenforceability of any clause ( or part thereof ) shall have the effect of voiding that clause ( or part thereof ) only and not the entirety of this postnuptial agreement .\nestablishing a postnuptial agreement can offer security , but it doesn\u2019t completely guarantee you will avoid challenges , court battles or receiving everything you believe you are entitled to in the event of a separation . experts tend to agree that a prenuptial agreement is preferable from a legal standpoint and postnuptial agreements may not be enforceable everywhere . it ' s important to know that ultimately a court could decide not to abide by one .\nthis postnuptial agreement ( the \u201cagreement\u201d ) sets out the terms and conditions upon which [ husband name ] ( the \u201chusband\u201d ) and [ wife name ] ( the \u201cwife\u201d ) shall manage their financial and legal affairs on the event of their separation or divorce ( together , the \u201cparties\u201d ) .\npostnuptial agreements must fulfill all of the same criteria as a prenuptial agreement including that it must be written , voluntary , completed with full disclosure , fair and conscionable , executed by both parties before a notary .\nif you have any questions regarding prenuptial or postnuptial agreements , please contact us . our experienced attorneys look forward to assisting you .\nsimilar to a prenuptial agreement , postnuptial agreements allow a couple to alleviate tension caused by financial concerns . entering into this style of contract will allow spouses to establish an equitable distribution of assets if the marriage dissolves .\nto ensure that your postnuptial agreement is valid and enforceable , the agreement must be in writing , signed and witnessed , contain a complete disclosure of assets , debts and liabilities , and each party must have had equal bargaining power and contain a statement from both parties that independent legal advice was obtained .\nif one spouse has stopped working to stay home and care for minor children , a postnuptial agreement can help make sure he or she will have the financial resources they need in the event the marriage ends in divorce .\nthe client consulted me and i gave the advice prior to execution of the agreement .\npostnuptial agreements aren\u2019t in every spouse\u2019s best interests . for example , a lower - earning spouse may receive less property and alimony in a postnuptial agreement than if the case went to trial . a rich spouse , who wants to try and avoid alimony or dividing the family business , may try to use a postnup to protect income and assets in the future .\nfogg v . fogg , 409 mass . 531 ( 1991 ) , is a postnuptial agreement enforceability case , in which the massachusetts supreme judicial court ( sjc ) denied enforcement of the agreement . it was a second marriage for both , and each had children from previous marriages . this is a situation in which a prenuptial agreement could have been very helpful for marital and family peace . if not done prior to the marriage , a postnuptial agreement could have been formulated with a marital mediator , and reviewed by estate planning attorneys followed by adopting an estate plan . this can be extremely helpful to the couples embarking on second marriages .\nbut even if the ultimate enforceability is not settled in a certain jurisdiction , a postnuptial agreement , if fair , can be upheld by the parties , and can relieve certain concerns so that the marriage can continue and be ongoing .\nduring a lengthy and expensive divorce battle , frank\u2019s lawyer testified that he changed the agreement after jamie had signed it . under the original postnup , frank and jamie were supposed to share ownership of the dodgers and the land . because of the conflicting terms , the divorce court held that the entire mccourt postnuptial agreement was invalid .\na postnuptial agreement is valid and can be enforced as long as it protects both you and your spouse and it was entered into with a full and fair disclosure of all assets by both you and your spouse . the agreement must also be executed and acknowledged with the full formality required for a property deed to be recorded .\n5 . 4 the parties declare that they have each had the opportunity to take legal advice in connection with entering into this postnuptial agreement and has either a ) done so , or b ) deemed it not necessary to do so .\nwhile many couples are familiar with prenuptial agreements which are set in place before the marriage occurs , many are unaware of the benefits of a postnuptial agreement . postnuptial agreements are written contracts which are executed after the marriage instead of before . this agreement sets forth issues such as the division of property , how much spousal support will be required ( if necessary ) , and how the death of one of the spouses will affect the transfer of assets to the surviving spouse .\nhowever , throughout the 1970s and 1980s legal jurisprudence evolved with regard to postnuptial agreements and many states , including alabama , began to allow them .\none of the most difficult things with a postnuptial agreement is money ; most of the times both members aren\u2019t always in total concurrence on how money should be apportioned if a divorce occurs . couples usually thinks that one of them will get more benefits . to stay away from such thoughts , the prenup is ideal as these issues can be easily handled before marriage due to legal entitlement . apart from this , a postnuptial agreement is very beneficial and couples find it more reasonable .\n3 . 5 that the above clauses ( 3 . 1 , 3 . 2 and 3 . 3 ) shall apply notwithstanding any behaviour , agreement , promise or course of action which purports to confer the rights or obligations of one party upon the other party unless it be formalised in accordance with clause 8 of this postnuptial agreement .\nestablishing support for children of a prior marriage \u2013 if you brought minor children into a marriage , and your spouse does not adopt them , a postnuptial agreement can help make sure the children are provided for if you and your spouse divorce .\nfrom a public policy standpoint , postnuptial agreements were also viewed in a negative light for a long time because of the perception that they encouraged divorce .\ncost of post nuptial agreement with your attorney before you make any abrupt decision . if you think\none concrete reason you might consider a post - nuptial agreement is if your present marriage is your second or third or even more marriage and you have children from a previous marriages and you may want to make sure that some of your assets go to these children of yours . another substantial reason for a postnuptial is if a spouse is unfaithful and the other spouse tries persuading the other to work on the marriage . most couples believe that signing a postnuptial agreement indicates that they really want to stay married irrespective of whatever they might be going through . finally , you might want to obtain a postnuptial agreement if you resign from the workforce to spend a greater amount of time nurturing your children and want to be certain you\u2019ll be financially secure .\nin order for a postnuptial agreement to be valid in the united states , it must meet a variety of criteria . it should be in writing , as an oral agreement is not normally enforceable . it must be done voluntarily and with full disclosure at the time it is put in place . it must also be agreed upon by both parties .\neach state has its own requirements for postnuptial agreements , so be sure to check your state\u2019s laws . generally , a postnup must meet the following criteria :\nin the 1970s , when more couples began divorcing and more states enacted \u201cno fault\u201d divorce statutes , postnuptial agreements became more common and became more widely enforced .\ntalking about money can be challenging and awkward . you may feel like you do not need this type of legal agreement , but nearly everyone has some property worth protecting . a stay - at - home spouse , someone expecting an inheritance , a recently fiscally successful person or joint owners of a business should especially consider the merits of a postnuptial agreement .\nif a pre - nuptial agreement is drafted and signed before the marriage takes place , a post - nuptial agreement may be created after you have said your vows . both of these documents essentially perform the same tasks . the only real difference is when they are written and when they go into effect . some couples may even sign a pre - nuptial agreement and a post - nuptial agreement .\na postnuptial agreement is a contract created by spouses after entering into marriage that outlines the ownership of financial assets in the event of a divorce . the contract can also set out the responsibilities surrounding any children or other obligations for the duration of the marriage .\na means of dividing assets and providing for spousal support \u2013 the most common type of postnuptial agreement spells out how a couple\u2019s assets and liabilities would be divided in the event of a divorce . these agreements also address alimony or spousal support and often include provisions stating that one spouse waives the right to such support in exchange for certain marital property . property addressed and covered under this type of postnuptial agreement includes both marital property\u2014that is property the parties acquired during their marriage\u2014and assets or other property each spouse brought into the marriage .\nbeyond the basics , there are several other matters that most postnuptial agreements address . first , the agreement will lay out what happens to marital property in the event of death to one spouse . this is important because a surviving spouse may waive certain property rights they would otherwise inherit . secondly , a postnuptial agreement establishes certain terms that have been agreed to by both parties in advance of a separation . by agreeing to these terms in advance , both parties can avoid the time and cost of divorce proceedings . the disposition of property , other marital assets , custody , alimony and support and the like are agreed to by the marital partners upon separation . this part of the agreement is typically incorporated into the final divorce decree . a postnuptial agreement will also seek to establish spouses ' rights in a future divorce . these agreements address not only the marital property ; they will also often limit or waive alimony .\ndisclosure \u2013 full and fair disclosure is another element of valid and enforceable postnuptial agreements . at the time each party enters into the agreement , they must each make a full and fair disclosure to the other of his or her assets , liabilities , and income . this is a critical point to understand because postnuptial agreements are designed to spell out how assets , liabilities , and support would be handled if the marriage was to end . if the information that one party relied on was not accurate or complete , the agreement will not be enforceable .\nas every couple\u2019s financial picture and living situation is different , there is not a one - size - fits - all answer when it comes to determining whether or not you should sign a postnuptial agreement . the best decision for you will depend on your own financial circumstances .\na case decided by a new jersey appeals court in 1999 demonstrates that what may seem fair at the time an agreement is drafted may no longer seem so years later , when the agreement is to be enforced .\nthere is generally more latitude in making restrictive previsions in a prenuptial agreement than in a postnuptial agreement . the theory is that a couple can decide not to marry if they don\u2019t like the terms of a prenup ; a couple is already married when they are developing a postnup , so the law believes there is more at state , and the couple is not bargaining at \u201carms length\u201d .\nmarital mediators can work with a couple to identify the areas where a postnuptial agreement may assist the couple in improving and preserving their marriage . by working with the couple , the marital mediator can help the couple formulate the terms a prenuptial agreement and provide a draft of it for further review by the couple and their separate attorneys . when a couple works on the terms of a postnuptial ( or prenuptial ) agreement in mediation they have a great chance of coming up with a product that suits them both in an atmosphere of partnership and collaborative . it reduces bad feelings that can corrode a relationship . working with a marital mediator helps the couple make sure the provisions in the agreement are narrowly defined and generated by the couple itself , and not just the \u201cboilerplate\u201d of a lawyer .\nthe issue is the validity of the postnuptial agreement and whether they may be specifically enforced . see fogg v . fogg , 409 mass . 531 , 536 ( 1991 ) . the massachusetts supreme court recent announced its ruling . here are some opinions by recent news organizations and experts .\ndefining separate property \u2014 the property and assets you bring to a marriage are called separate property . as long as you keep your separate property separate from the property you and your spouse obtain together , the separate property continues to belong to you alone during and after your marriage . a postnuptial agreement should specifically identify which property is separate property of each of you . however , if you do not keep your separate property separate ( in your own name only ) then despite the postnuptial agreement such property may later be deemed marital property and divided equally between you in a divorce .\nwhen drafting a prenuptial ( before marriage ) or marital agreement ( after marriage ) , it is vital to have the advice and assistance of an experienced lawyer if the agreement is going to address assets located outside the united states , or if a couple wishes for the agreement to be enforceable both in texas and in a foreign country .\nn witness whereof , the parties have caused this agreement to be executed the day and year first above written .\none reason you might consider a post - nuptial agreement is if you are in your second ( or third ) marriage and have children from a previous marriage . you may want to ensure that some of your assets go to your children . another possible reason for a postnup is if someone is unfaithful and one partner wants to persuade the other to work on the marriage . signing a postnuptial agreement with favorable terms to your spouse can show that you are serious about wanting to stay married . finally , you might want to get a postnuptial agreement if you step out of the workforce to spend a significant amount of time caring for your children and want to ensure you ' ll be financially secure .\nmost similar to a prenuptial agreement , a postnup can be an agreement where one member of a couple waives their rights to certain property or assets ( obtained before or after the marriage ) should a divorce or separation ever occur .\nin florida , a spouse seeking a divorce decree can obtain the decree without the other spouse\u2019s consent ; however , pre and postnuptial agreements can protect assets from distribution by the court .\nof course , it might sound a little weird mentioning the word postnuptial to your spouse especially if you guys are experiencing some difficulties . but make her understand that there are lots of good than harm a postnuptial can offer . for example a postnuptial is a productive way of dealing with all sorts of all kinds of financial issues in a marriage , income and expectations of any inheritances , future income or gains including property , how much inheritance will be paid to her if you guys divorce , insurance coverage including , life medical and disability etc .\nwith a pre nuptial agreement , one person can state that their wedding won\u2019t happen without the agreement , but if there isn\u2019t a legal document drawn up prior to getting married , all laws of the state will apply for the married couple . when a couple makes the decision to create a post marital agreement , there are generally two primary reasons .\nin the simplest of terms , a post nuptial agreement is a legal contract between a married couple with the main purpose of outlining the division of assets and liabilities in the event a marriage ends . it could also be known as a post marital agreement . a post nuptial agreement is similar to a pre nuptial agreement but with two major differences \u2013 it is created after the marriage , and neither party is required to , or can be forced to sign it .\ngoing for a post nuptial agreement implies you don\u2019t really believe the marriage will forever . postnuptial contract come into lime light when a marriage dissolves . by creating one after walking down the aisle simply sends the message that there is a possibility your marriage won\u2019t likely be successful especially you sign a postnup after\nburkle v . burkle was a 2006 california case in which the enforcement of a postnuptial agreement was contested by the wife at the time of divorce ( janet e . burkle v . ronald w . burkle , 139 cal . app4th 712 2006 ) . in burkle , a divorce dissolution proceeding was pending when the agreement was executed . the parties withdrew the divorce action and lived together for four more years prior to divorcing .\nthe trial court said the agreement was enforceable , but on appeal the appellate division of the superior court of new jersey disagreed . to be valid , the court said , postnuptial agreements must be fair not only when they are signed but also when they are put into effect , and under this agreement mrs . pacelli would have gotten a far smaller share of the family assets than a divorce court judgment would have provided .\nyou received a large inheritance during your marriage , and you want to make sure it is not considered marital property . by law inheritances are separate property as long as the funds are held in the recipient\u2019s sole name , but if there is a postnuptial agreement it should confirm the inheritance is separate property .\na contract that is , for all intents and purposes , a separation agreement that is meant to avoid the cost and time of divorce proceedings . this agreement defines the division of property , assets , and things like alimony or child support .\n5 . 3 the parties warrant that they are entering into this postnuptial agreement entirely of their own free - will and volition and expressly declare that they are acting entirely free from any kind of influence , interference , pressure ( financial or otherwise ) , duress or undue influence from any third - party whatsoever .\nso , if you ever find yourself regretting the fact that you did not get a prenup before getting married , or if your life and financial circumstances are changing and you want to plan accordingly , please contact new beginnings family law to find out how our attorneys can aid you in obtaining a postnuptial agreement .\nif you are seeking a quality attorney , contact jack a . rounick today to learn more about prenuptial and postnuptial agreements and the important part they may play in your upcoming or recent union .\none way to protect your financial interests is to talk to your partner and write up an agreement . while it is a good idea to create an agreement when entering a new relationship with someone , you can write these agreements at any time .\ndid you have legal advice when you wrote the agreement ? if you did , list the contact information for the lawyers .\nmarital agreements , including postnuptial ones , are often considered taboo or not in the spirit of love or companionship . critics argue such contracts indicate the couple expects the marriage to fail . however , if a contract can remedy financial discomfort , the couple could choose to enter into an agreement in hopes of keeping marital harmony .\na prenuptial agreement is a contract outlining the terms of possession of assets written and agreed to before marriage . furthermore , a prenuptial agreement protects the financial interests of both parties in the event of a divorce . in florida , the spouse to be bound by the contract must have the opportunity to read the agreement and must decide on their own free will to sign it .\nthe experienced legal team at laura dale & associates , p . c . , will carefully draft or review your agreement and will marshal the resources necessary to assure that you maximize the likelihood that your agreement will be enforceable in more than one jurisdiction .\nfrom a legal point of you , couples must understand they might waive a few rights if they sign a postnup agreement . for example , a postnuptial agreement that decreases divorce settlement in very less shared assets in the community property state is to the impediment of the individual who signs it . then again , if assets are large as well as the person knows this reduction is to benefit relative of a spouse , it might not make much difference .\n. this agreement shall be binding and inure to the benefit of the parties , their successors , assigns , and legal representatives .\na mechanism for the parties to agree to waive spousal rights when one party dies \u2013 postnuptial agreements can also simply provide for how the couple\u2019s property and other assets would be divided in the event of either spouse\u2019s death . generally speaking , this type of agreement is designed to supersede a will or state laws , giving spouses certain property rights . by signing such an agreement , the parties agree to waive any rights they would otherwise have to inherit property or other assets .\n9 . notices any notice served under this postnuptial agreement shall be made in writing and shall be considered served if it is handed to the other party in person or delivered to their last known address or any other such address as the party being served may have notified as his address for service . all notices shall be delivered in english .\nbusiness or career success \u2013 when people get married , it is supposed to be through good times and bad , but if one partner is doing really well , especially if there are problems in the marriage , it might be a good idea to draft a postnuptial agreement that clearly defines the division of assets in the event of a divorce .\nthe client appeared to understand the nature and effect of executing the agreement , and the risks and consequences which could arise there under .\npandatip : this is a likely area for attack and so the parties may wish to initial this clause , to show that it has been read and understood . if either or both of the parties have taken legal advice ( whether jointly or individually ) this should be included in the above clause as it will add validity to this postnuptial agreement ."]}
{"id": 56525, "summary": [{"text": "the people mover is the public transportation agency that serves metropolitan anchorage , alaska .", "topic": 29}, {"text": "it is owned and operated by the municipality of anchorage , with service primarily within city limits and to nearby suburbs , such as eagle river and birchwood . ", "topic": 7}], "title": "people mover ( anchorage )", "paragraphs": ["a people mover bus in east anchorage in november . ( bob hallinen / adn archive 2016 )\nnew people mover buses hitting anchorage streets , muni . org , retrieved 08 - 11 - 2010\naccording to the people mover website , veterans and people with qualifying disabilities must complete the half fare application process .\na people mover bus travels down 5th ave in downtown anchorage , alaska , on thursday , november 17 , 2016 . ( bob hallinen / alaska dispatch news )\nit ' s also a boon for tourists and could lead to a boost in people mover ridership , officials said .\nthere are parts of anchorage where people depend more on people mover and ridership is higher , mainly in east anchorage , midtown and downtown , but the hourly schedule is still roughly the same because the system ' s resources are spread thin across a big area .\nmunicipality of anchorage director of transportation abul hassan announces changes to the people mover bus system on tuesday at the municipal bus depot . ( loren holmes / alaska dispatch news )\nthe people mover is the sole public transportation agency in anchorage , alaska . with 52 buses and 14 routes , it is also alaska ' s largest public transit agency .\nnow , however , we do have at least one : a sensible proposal on the municipal level to consolidate services in anchorage ' s venerable public transit system , the people mover .\non wednesday , the municipality announced that people mover has partnered with google to incorporate its transit data into the tech giant ' s mapping system .\npeople mover ' s annual service change typically takes place during the summer . the service change process spans four to six months and includes the following steps :\nit ' s a great expansion of service for those who ride people mover ,\nsaid lance wilber , director of anchorage ' s department of public transportation , in a wednesday afternoon press conference announcing the rollout .\npeople mover maintains a fleet of 52 modern , comfortable , fully accessible , ada compliant buses that travel over two million miles a year . friendly , courteous and professional bus operators serve the greater anchorage and eagle river areas with 14 regular transit routes .\nthe city ' s americans with disabilities commission will be offering recommendations to people mover in december , said david levy , who staffs the commission and works for the city health department .\nat a news conference in the people mover maintenance shop off elmore road , anchorage mayor ethan berkowitz touted the new system . he was joined by transit and union officials and representatives of alaska regional hospital \u2014 a major employer \u2014 and the nonprofit cook inlet housing authority .\na people mover bus stops at the intersection of checkmate drive and emmanuel avenue in anchorage , on nov . 17 . the part of the bus route through neighborhoods would be eliminated in the proposed changes to the bus system . ( bob hallinen / alaska dispatch news )\nthe good news is that there will be no reductions in routes and a couple of routes will have buses more often . the people mover system also includes anchorrides and share - a - ride .\na people mover bus pulls into the main transit station in downtown anchorage . new fares go into effect jan . 1 , including an increase for senior riders . the good news is that there will be no reductions in routes and a couple of routes will have buses more often .\nmost importantly , especially for first time riders , plan ahead and get the information you will need before you begin your trip . there are several other ways to obtain people mover bus information , including :\nthe changes are set to take effect all at once on oct . 23 \u2014 a fast turnaround for a people mover system eager to get more people on the bus . amid years of declining ridership and shrinking budgets , transit officials embarked early last year on an effort to reinvent the experience of riding a public bus in anchorage . there were public meetings and surveys .\npeople mover operates with a $ 32 million annual budget , about $ 18 million of this funded by the municipality , $ 6 million to $ 7 million from federal funds and the rest paid by riders .\n3625 - a dr . martin luther king jr . avenue , anchorage , ak 99507\naddress : 3600 dr . martin luther king jr . ave . , anchorage , ak 99507\nlast fall , people mover officials released two redesign concepts created by a portland - based transit consultant , jarrett walker & associates . the draft plans drew more than 500 comments which were posted on the city ' s transit website .\nanchorage seniors ride the people mover buses at half the cost of others on board . but all fares have been raised effective new year ' s day . the fare schedule has also been simplified so that regardless of whether one buys a pass or pays for each trip individually , the reduced fare is half the full fare .\nthe blue line was route 13 . it snakes to the city ' s major hospitals and the university of alaska anchorage campus and swings past the anchorage senior center before shooting north to downtown .\neven so , the approach gained national attention and inspired anchorage officials to rethink the routes here .\nnew public transportation vehicles hitting anchorage streets , muni . org , retrieved 08 - 11 - 2010\nin kennewick and richland , washington , ben franklin transit , the regional version of people mover , has a deal with local taxi companies to shuttle people to stops on the main routes . the service is quite affordable \u2014 though subsidized like all public transit \u2014 and it is very popular , officials with ben franklin told me .\nsanctioned by local voters in 1973 , anchorage ' s public transportation people mover bus system began operation on july 1 , 1974 , carrying 39 , 505 passengers in the first month of service . in 2008 , it set a new annual record of 4 , 220 , 677 trips , with an average weekday ridership of 14 , 297 .\ni don ' t know if something like this would be possible in anchorage , but people in these small , largely rural communities in eastern washington figured this out . maybe we can too .\npeople mover asks and encourages the public to participate and provide comments through public meetings , customer service , and online . public meetings take place to inform the public on what changes are being considered , and to gather comments to help make decisions .\nthere aren ' t many , but these folks really do need the people mover . we just can ' t forget them . one solution is simply the scaled - down version of service being considered . or , there might be more creative solutions .\nlike anchorage , portland has a reputation for expensive housing and high living costs , but the city ' s efficient light rail and bus systems make it easy for people to commute to more affordable nearby neighborhoods .\ncircuitous routes need fewer transfers . under the redesign , the people mover system would require more transfers , but riders won ' t have to go to the city ' s three transit centers \u2014 muldoon , dimond center and downtown \u2014 to do it , rudolph said .\nservice changes allow us to modify existing route alignments , schedules , bus stops and facilities in order to improve overall service . people mover ' s goal is to maximize the efficiency of its existing resources , and allocate them accordingly based on ridership trends and route productivity .\npaul fuhs , who is active in the fairview and east anchorage business groups , says the lack of affordable housing downtown forces many people to live in muldoon where costs are lower . more frequent public transit will expand job opportunities and help employers who need their people to be at work on time , fuhs told me .\ndriving into fairview , a few people boarded the 13 at a low - income housing complex at the bottom of a hill on medfra street . no one boarded at the anchorage senior activity center on east 19th avenue .\nmost people are finding they can agree with at least one of the concepts ,\nrudolph said .\na lot of bus stops don ' t have benches . some have been strategically removed in recent years based on recommendations from the anchorage police department after complaints about people loitering at bus stops all day and sleeping on the benches .\non emmanuel avenue , off boniface , two more people boarded . one was an older man using a walker .\nurltoken is the official source for anchorage , alaska and southcentral alaska travel information on everything from outdoor adventures to metropolitan amenities .\nhe said he also hopes in making criticisms , people will offer ways to make the system work better for everyone .\nwe want to make sure that as many people are as close to the bus system as possible ,\nberkowitz said .\nby the numbers , this route is closest to most of the people who use the bus .\nbut at the\ntransit talks\npublic workshops this summer , people overwhelmingly favored walking farther to avoid waiting for the bus , rudolph said . he said transit officials are participating in long - term plans to make anchorage more friendly to pedestrians .\nthat ' s good news for smartphone users , who can now look up people mover bus routes to a destination using the google maps application . desktop users can visit urltoken on the municipality website and enter information under the header\nplan a trip\nnow visible on the right side to access the feature .\non a frigid morning at a bus stop in muldoon , anchorage transit planner bart rudolph traced a blue line on a map .\ntransit planner collin hodges discusses proposed people mover route concepts with rider danielle delie at an open house sponsored by the city\u2019s public transportation department on friday , nov . 18 , 2016 , at the mountain view library . planning manager bart rudolph chats with another rider at back . ( erik hill / adn archive 2016 )\nscott pointed to a chart showing that between 30 , 000 and 85 , 000 fewer people would have access to any bus service under the two options , though a large number of people would have access to frequent service for the first time .\ntim bradner is editor of the alaska legislative digest and is the visiting atwood professor of journalism at university of alaska anchorage this year .\nmunicipal transportation managers also say reorganization will allow the system to operate without the current\nhub and spoke\nsystem , which has given us the downtown hub on sixth avenue with a bit of a seedy reputation . with a more dispersed system , people mover managers can plot where passengers make transfers and build smaller shelters there .\nsouth anchorage assemblyman john weddleton , who owns bosco ' s comics on spenard road , spoke after berkowitz at tuesday ' s news conference . weddleton said he supported keeping some south anchorage service while making it easier for tourists to travel from one end of spenard to the other .\nbut with more buses arriving every 15 minutes , people won ' t have to wait as long after their walk , rudolph said .\ncommuter routes to eagle river and south anchorage will preserve some service to the parts of the city with the lowest ridership , using smaller buses to cut back on fuel costs . smaller buses will also serve\nneighborhood routes\nin mountain view , northeast anchorage and government hill - fairview .\nthe expanded hours are in part aimed at accommodating more people with jobs that start or end outside of regular business hours , officials said .\nthis isn ' t just a moderate - income issue , either . bill popp , president of the anchorage economic development corp . , said many in the millennial generation , often with higher incomes , want public transit as a matter of principle .\ngood public transit will make our city more attractive for younger people as a place to live and work , and for companies who employ these people ,\npopp told me .\ncity planner thede tobish said developers see anchorage ' s bus network , marked mostly by routes with hourly and limited weekend service , as a negative .\n7a spenard / airport - dimond transit center to downtown transit center via northwood st . , strawberry rd . , jewel lake rd . , and anchorage international airport\nanchorage is not the first city to reimagine its bus routes . officials here were inspired by houston , texas . in houston , the results have been mixed : after initially reporting a rise in ridership , the numbers were down in december , which officials blamed on an economic downturn and fewer people going to work .\none can easily see this in vibrant cities like portland , oregon , which has excellent public transit that adds to the attractiveness of the community for young people .\nwould have to travel further from home to get to a bus stop . fewer people will have easy access to any bus service , particularly in south anchorage . the city ' s lightly used rush - hour route to chugiak - eagle river will be scrapped entirely , leaving only eagle river connect , an anchorrides van - type service .\nas of july 1 , 2012 , university of alaska anchorage students must be enrolled in the current semester , use their wolfcards and swipe the card in the farebox card reader to ride for free . additionally , alaska pacific university , anchorage charter college and alaska career college students , staff and faculty may show their current semester school id and ride for free .\nthat sums up anchorage ' s bus network : try to reach a little bit of everybody , and take time to do it . but a bold change appears to be coming .\nbuses now operate regularly throughout the municipality , which is good . but on many routes at the extremity , like where i live in south anchorage , there is very low ridership .\nback to bus 60 in my neighborhood . as much as i see the efficiencies and common sense of consolidation , i do see people occasionally waiting for the bus in oceanview .\nthe way the system is designed now , people rarely have to walk further than a quarter mile to get to a bus stop . that distance could double under the current proposals .\nshe was adamantly against the more drastic proposal , known as the\n100 percent\nplan , to almost entirely cut bus service to south anchorage . she had appointments on that side of town .\ne without bias by the city and police , instead of being protected as a\npart if the team .\nwhat about the rest of us ? we ' re the citizens of anchorage ,\na lot of lower 48 developers that look at anchorage , or just in general , tell us they won ' t consider higher density if there ' s no bus route ,\ntobish said .\nnumerous u . s . cities , from new york to chicago to portland , oregon , have already rolled out the technology . anchorage officials started looking into it about four years ago , wilber said .\nthe final maps released tuesday reflect some of those comments , said city transit planner bart rudolph . in early drafts , transit officials had proposed cutting service to far south anchorage and to eagle river entirely .\nrudolph , the transit planner , also pointed to the year of surveys and meetings , which found that anchorage residents were overwhelmingly willing to walk further to get a bus with more frequent , direct service .\nanother bus rider , matthew scott , 37 , had a copy of the consultant ' s report in his bag . he uses the bus to get to his job at pacific alaska wholesale in south anchorage .\n102 eagle river / chugiak ( mon - fri , am & pm rush - hour ) - chickadee st . & eastside dr . to alaska native medical center via downtown transit center and university of alaska anchorage\nreturning to the business at hand , berkowitz said that if more money comes in , either from the state or federal government , the city can expand the new network to reach even more people .\nof course some riders are on the bus because they find it better than coping with a car and finding parking , as well as reducing traffic congestion and the pollution caused by anchorage ' s many private vehicles .\nin 2012 , brendan babb was part of a team of programmers who won the anchorage economic development corp . ' s hackathon with a working model for the application . babb , a research technician for the alaska center for energy and power , had used the bus route feature on google maps while traveling in the san francisco bay area to speak at academic conferences . he wondered , like others , whether it could come to anchorage .\nhe said he also was concerned about so much authority being concentrated in mayor ethan berkowitz in stamping final approval on the change . the anchorage assembly is not scheduled to hold a hearing or a vote on the redesign .\nfaced with declining ridership and cuts driven by constricting budgets , and inspired by transit officials in other cities , like houston , texas , anchorage transit officials started surveying the public in april about ways to shake up the system .\n7j spenard / airport - dimond transit center to downtown transit center via 88th ave . , raspberry rd . , collins way , and anchorage international airport ( only serves the airport during monday - friday nights and weekends . )\nwhat remained unclear tuesday : the plan for clearing snow and ice from anchorage sidewalks , particularly in neighborhoods . sidewalk snow removal is notoriously slow or nonexistent , with sidewalks used for snow storage by state and city street maintenance crews .\nshe said she could live with the less dramatic proposal , known as the\n80 percent\nplan . but instead of an overhaul in favor of frequent service , people should just learn the bus schedule , she said .\nwe ' re still going to have ride guides ; there ' s still people who love to have that stuff on paper ,\nwilber said .\nthis is just another tool that works for the community .\nlook down the column of times from your departure point then across to identify your arrival time . many people find it easier to plan a trip by working backwards from the time they want to arrive at their final destination .\nanchorage ' s current bus network dates back to 2002 , oriented around the transit centers . routes change slightly from year to year , but the design of the system hasn ' t seen a major shake - up since the day it began .\nafter months of studying anchorage ' s bus routes , transit officials say they ' ve decided on a major revamp aimed at making it easier to catch the bus in the city ' s most populated areas at a cost of fewer neighborhood stops .\nthe reorganization would reduce or eliminate services at the extremity , depending which option is decided , so that service can be concentrated on the higher - use corridors that connect downtown with the midtown commercial and residential district and residential areas of east anchorage .\nanchorage won ' t gain or lose bus drivers because of the new plan . but riders may board smaller buses in some areas . transit officials plan to use 22 - foot buses for less - frequent and neighborhood routes to save money and fuel .\nright now , the people are kind of upset when they get on the bus , because they ' ve waited an hour ,\nmorgan said .\nthis will be every 15 minutes , which is going to make a big difference .\nacademic work bears out these relationships . the research is a little dated , but a 2011 study from the nonprofit center for transit - orientated development showed a link between growth in knowledge industries that employ professional , technical and scientific people within areas served by good transit systems .\nif anchorage wants to add to its luster for outdoor recreation , there ' s a connection to that too . i ' ll never forget getting off a plane in salt lake city and boarding a bus with my gear for the drive up little cottonwood canyon to the alta and snowbird ski resorts .\nthe ride was quiet . in 45 minutes between muldoon and fairview , three people boarded . all of them got off at hospitals , the alaska native medical center and providence alaska medical center . over a few stops between the hospitals and downtown , the bus picked up no one .\nthis is the point that bill popp makes . if anchorage wants to build on its higher - wage , more knowledge - based economy , more efficient public transit will help . it will also help diversify the local economy because improved transit will make office parks , commercial centers and recreation possible in dispersed locations .\nwith more money , the city could expand the new network and reach more people , berkowitz said . he pointed to his administration ' s attempts to gain a larger share of federal funds split with the alaska railroad as one potential source of transit dollars . those efforts have so far deadlocked .\ninstead of hourlong waits buses would come at 15 - minute or in some areas more frequent intervals . this has an important economic development aspect because it means people in those areas , many working in moderate - income service jobs , will be able to get to work and back more easily .\nwhat i expect will happen , we ' re going to hear a lot of pushback from people who are going to say , ' i have to walk further to my bus stop , '\nsmith said .\ni think that will be hard to hear , and hard to listen to .\nbut now , a new eagle river bus , route 92 , will travel between the eagle river transit center to downtown anchorage in the morning and evening . residents of peters creek , chugiak and birchwood may need to drive to the transit center to catch the bus , but rudolph said the goal was to avoid cutting service entirely .\nanchorrides is a shared ride service providing trips in compliance with various funding sources , including ada transportation service to people with disabilities that prevent them from using our fixed route system ; senior citizens age 60 and over ; and other coordinated trips . individuals may be eligible for anchorrides under multiple funding sources . each funding source has unique criteria .\nanchorrides is a transportation provider for the state of alaska , senior and disability services to people eligible for the medicaid home and community base waiver program . eligibility and transportation unit must be pre - authorized by the state of alaska . recipients ' care coordinators submit enrollment plans of care and pre - authorization information to the anchorrides medicaid specialist .\netter at all . the regular big bus drivers , most of them , they pretty much know how to stay on time , but some of the shuttle drivers , they need to learn how to stay on time with what is written in the bus schedule , because blowing through their runs and leaving people hanging is not right at all .\nhalf fare includes seniors age 60 and over , youth age 5 - 18 , individuals with medicare cards . proof of eligibility required at each boarding . veterans and people with qualifying disabilities must complete the half fare application process . download an application or you may pick one up from customer service . proof of eligibility required at each boarding . to view the application on a translatable webpage , click here .\ni know the system is not that great when it comes to frequency compared to other parts of the country . i know most of the routes are hourly and it ' s difficult for people to use them ,\nscott said .\non the other hand , there ' s broad enough coverage , if this is a system you need to use , you have a choice for where you can reside in the city .\nand there ' s now late - night airport service \u2014 route 40 , with frequent service through spenard , will deliver riders to ted stevens anchorage international airport between 6 a . m . and 2 a . m . on weekdays . weekday service on all lines will run from 6 a . m . to midnight . weekends will also gain service , with buses running between 8 a . m . and 8 p . m . on saturday and 8 a . m . and 7 p . m . on sunday .\nwith stops almost everywhere and a route that takes nearly an hour to traverse 13 miles \u2014 that ' s an understatement .\nif you were designing a route that wanted to hit everyone without having them walk very far , this is the route ,\nrudolph said .\nnow two redesign concepts are circulating created by portland - based consultant jarrett walker & associates .\nbut , in the densest parts of the city , buses will arrive much more quickly \u2014 every 15 or 30 minutes , instead of by the hour . and\nboth redesign proposals mark dramatic departures from the status quo . and it ' s all happening somewhat quickly . officials expect to pick a preferred concept by the end of january , and hope the change will take effect aug . 1 .\non a recent monday , at 10 : 15 a . m . , the 13 bus pulled away from the intersection of muldoon and debarr roads .\nnear the intersection of northern lights boulevard and boniface drive , about 15 minutes into the ride , a man in a baseball cap and purple winter coat with a fur ruff boarded . then the bus turned down a residential street off boniface . it bounced over speed bumps .\nstreets , cul - de - sacs and parking lots would become much rarer . buses would mostly stick to major roads .\nroute 13 hits critical areas , like the hospitals and the universities , rudolph said . but it ' s one of the most circuitous and least - used routes in the city , he said . the route averages about 19 riders for every hour the bus is in service .\nover the past decade , budget cuts have chipped away at service , rudolph said . the proposed redesign is about\nusing the exact same budget we have today , but using it differently and in a more efficient manner ,\nhe said . city officials say they can ' t afford more buses and drivers for the system .\ntake northern lights boulevard . that stretch of road has been designated by city planners as prime for redevelopment .\nif buses came every 15 minutes along the roadway instead of every hour , businesses and developers could see an opportunity in recruiting employees or in saving money on parking , said city planner tom davis , who has been working on an update to the city ' s land - use map in consultation with transit officials .\nthe nearest bus stop under the\n100 percent\ndesign would be up the icy hill for seniors and other neighborhood residents .\nbut they may not have to walk it . for those who qualify , door - to - door paratransit service , with anchorrides , isn ' t going to be affected , rudolph said .\nbeverly moore , 85 , said she ' s ridden the bus four decades and regularly attends transit meetings . she was wearing a long purple jacket and had a gray bag that said\npeace .\nin an interview , berkowitz countered that the redesign plans grew entirely out of public feedback .\nbut berkowitz , who campaigned on improving the city ' s public transit system , supports a big change . he said the city has changed its bus - use patterns substantially in the past two decades .\nthe notion of being static \u2026 just doesn ' t make sense to me ,\nberkowitz said .\nrudolph said the city wants to build a\nbackbone\nof frequent , useful service that can expand over time , rather than sticking to a model that tries to get as close as possible to everyone ' s front door .\nthe two preferred redesign concepts were released in early november . the first round of public meetings and open houses wrapped up nov . 19 . feedback has largely been positive so far , rudolph said .\na second , final series of public meetings with members of the city ' s public transit advisory board will start dec . 5 .\nadvisory board chair , jed smith , said he supports changing the system . but he also plans listen to testimony with an open mind .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nour mission is to connect our community with safe , reliable transportation options ; emphasizing customer service while providing economic , social and environmental benefits .\nthe current browser does not support web pages that contain the iframe element . to use this web part , you must use a browser that supports this element , such as internet explorer version 5 or later .\nthe results come with walking directions to bus stops , travel time , transfer opportunities and a fare estimate .\nafter the hackathon , babb volunteered to work with the municipality ' s information technology department to develop the technology . that effort kicked into high gear within the last six months and included a monthlong review by google .\nthe technology currently draws on schedule data . real - time bus data is provided by the bustracker application .\nbustracker , babb pointed out , is more helpful for those searching routes on a computer . it is less accessible for mobile users , who now simply need to change the transportation mode in the google maps app when searching a route to a destination .\nthe plan is to make that data available to the public and other developers for the creation of mobile apps , babb said .\ni ' m excited that the data is in there ,\nhe said .\nthere ' s a lot of other applications that can use it , not just google .\nto view information regarding the 2018 service change , scheduled for monday , july 2 , 2018 , click here .\nevery day , changes occur within our community that can affect the transit system . we respond by regularly reviewing these changes and determine if adjustments need to be made to better serve you .\nsenior transportation is provided with funding and guidelines from the older americans act . senior citizens age 60 and over may receive trips for specific trip purposes . the eligible trip purposes allow access to non - emergency health care , adult daycare , senior meal programs , pharmacies , and employment and volunteer sites . for more information , see the rider guide located on the policies page .\ndirect secure message ( dsm ) : kim . mattson @ urltoken phone : 907 . 343 . 2577\nas the state - designated coordinated transportation service , anchorrides also has contracts to provide trips with various local and non - profit organizations .\nofficials published maps of the new system tuesday morning . at first glance , the maps look like the city has fewer routes and less coverage .\nbut there ' s a trade - off . on major roads , buses will be arriving much more frequently . many routes are transforming into straight shots between two points for a faster trip instead of winding through neighborhood streets .\nsome buses will come every 15 minutes compared to an hour now on most runs \u2014 though that means fewer stops overall and more walking for riders , which may be difficult in winter .\nit ' s an exciting time for us to try something new , because the thing that was old wasn ' t getting the job done ,\nberkowitz said .\nit ' s not bus - i - ness as usual .\nwhen no one immediately laughed , berkowitz added :\nit ' s a pun .\nin the new system , all of the route numbers will be changing . four new\nfrequent routes\n\u2014 re - numbered 10 , 20 , 30 and 40 \u2014 will run along northern lights boulevard , debarr road and 15th avenue , as well as through mountain view and spenard . on top of that , more buses will run every 30 minutes .\nanother commuter bus , route 91 , will run between the dimond transit center and the huffman business park and oceanview drive on the old seward highway .\nalso in response to demand , officials created the new route 21 in mountain view , which will ferry residents from neighborhood roads to nearby shopping malls and grocery stores . some residents said they didn ' t want to walk through the neighborhood at night .\nonly one route is unchanged : the 9 , re - numbered as the 35 , which runs from the dimond transit center to downtown along arctic boulevard .\nwith eight new transfer points , the redesign effectively dismantles the current\nhub and spoke\nsystem that often forces travelers to transfer downtown .\ntransit officials originally promised a final decision on the new bus system at the end of january . rudolph said the extra months have been spent in part on finding creative ways to accommodate concerns , like retaining service to eagle river .\nthe union that represents city bus drivers praised the overhaul tuesday . tim morgan , the business representative for teamsters local 959 , said union members were excited by the changes . he said he expected it to lead to better customer service .\nmorgan said he assured union members that no jobs would be lost . if the approach is successful , the city may be able to expand the number of drivers , he said .\nasked about the sidewalk issue , berkowitz blamed the state of alaska . he said it would be\neasier\nif state - owned and managed roads , like northern lights and debarr , were plowed more quickly .\nberkowitz said the new routes were designed to ease the walking burden for likely riders .\ncorrection : an earlier version of this story said the new airport bus ran on route 30 . it ' s actually route 40 .\nback to the previous page , bus stop isn\u2019t in the automated system . . . though the sign says effective october 2017\nlly be here . . . since bus stops no longer give you a time as to when the bus might be here . . . only the main stops which i am no where near . . . not to mention that i had to walk over a half mile to get to the stop . . . . instead of 1 / 2 a block and that you have to go out of the app to get any info on the bus is beyond stupid\nin october 2017 than i have had in the previous 10 years of regularly using the bus system . supposedly\netc . ) this has not actually improved service at all . i still wait , on average , at least 20 minutes past when a bus is supposed to arrive , despite buses being scheduled to stop every 15 minutes , the only difference\nweather and heard they had been waiting over a half hour , due to an accident up the road . we saw not one but two nearly - emp\n15 minutes for the next scheduled bus to arrive to finally be on our way . i don ' t see how this is\nimproved\ntoday was another bad example . the bus i caught was around 15 minutes late when it arrived at tudor + pipe\nr . at a stop in anmc , the driver stood up and announced that anyone that was not going directly to muldoon would need to step off the bus and get on the one behind us . i figured this was an attempt to make up time by skipping a large number of stops , and since my stop is muldoon + bo\nundary , i stayed on the bus . only when we arrived at the muldoon transit stop did he state that he would not be making any other stops other than the va . had i known this earlier , i would have switched buses . instead i had to add a mile to my walk home in below - free\nroutes for their public bus system , they need to sell the contract to a private company . i use the\nbus to get to and from 2 jobs , and they treat me like a vagrant just for using their service . i literally can ' t list all of my complaints\nagainst them , except for the main one , which is that because the bus is running by the city , and the city doesn ' t give a shit about the working poor , you can ' t get concerns addressed at all . also , the transit center employees are super abusive and hateful to their customers .\nand what can we do ? my car was stolen and i have to use the bus until i can afford a new one .\nwe pay for the bus and the cops and the courts . . . why aren ' t we part of the team ? but i digress .\nso just waited at a stop for 40 minutes . mind you the bus is supposed to be there every 15 . i had one bus pass by that was\nout of service\nbut it really didn ' t\npass by\nas it stopped and let someone\noff but not me on . called to find out what ' s going on and dispatch informed me his system showed a bus came by and when i informed him that bus was out of order he was not surprised .\nif they are running late they will switch to out of order so the following bus will not catch them . nevermind that it ' s anywhere between 0 to 20 degrees but god forbid you pick someone up right ? and it sounded like a normal acceptable\ntalking to the guy . this was the main thing i worried about with the\nimproveme\nnts\n. i already have to walk 2 some blocks to get to the stop but waiting in the cold . . . gre\nit ' s the first tuesday of july , and you know what that means ; a new department spotlight for # transittuesday ! this month is all about our anchorrides department , providing paratransit and coordinated transportation services for eligible riders . for more on anchorrides and to view previous months spotlights , visit urltoken # transittuesday # anchorrides # publictransportation # peoplemover\non the final planning division # transittuesday , we take a deeper look into the process of implementing a service change , much like the one we have planned to go into effect monday , july 2 , 2018 . you can catch up on all the # transittuesday features at urltoken , and learn more about our upcoming 2018 service change by visiting urltoken\ntake a look at the individual pieces that come together to form the puzzle that is the planning team on this week ' s # transittuesday ! each member is an integral component in keeping our transit system operating efficiently and successfully . remember to visit urltoken for more behind - the - scenes looks !\n! this month is all about our anchorrides department , providing paratransit and coordinated transportation services for eligible riders .\nit looks like you may be having problems playing this video . if so , please try restarting your browser .\nerror . page cannot be displayed . please contact your service provider for more details . ( 12 )\nday pass good for unlimited rides on day of use . expires at midnight .\n30 - day pass good for 30 consecutive days beginning on day of first use .\nsmart cards reduce boarding time and can be replaced when lost or stolen for a fee . the cards can be loaded with a 1 - week pass or 30 - day pass . simply tap the card on the farebox when boarding . adult fares can be reloaded downtown at the transit center using the ticket vending machine . download a smart card application here .\nlocated in the downtown transit center only , the ticket vending machine sells passes , tickets and adult fare smart cards . at this time , the tvm is cash only .\nhow to ride the bus dvd is available on youtube or from customer service . dvds have subtitles in english , spanish , tagalog and korean .\nlook at the bus route system map found the back of the schedule book and at some bus stops to determine which route ( s ) serve your origin and destination .\nidentify your departure and destination timepoints . always use the timepoint before your stop .\ntwo helpful tools are located online . the bus tracker web page provides information on where the bus is and estimted arrival times at specific stops . the my neighborhood web page lets you type in an address to find bus routes in the vicinity . choose\nlocal services\nfrom the drop down menu .\narrive at the bus stop five minutes prior to the scheduled arrival time of the timepoint shown before your bus stop location . all bus stops are clearly marked with a blue , green and white bus stop sign that has round decals indicating the routes that serve that stop .\nbefore boarding , identify the route name , number and direction of travel , to ensure it is going to your destination . the bus route name and route number are on the front of the bus above the windshield and on the right hand side of the entrance to the bus . you may obtain and use a \u201chailing kit\u201d if you have visual disabilities . ( see page 8 in ride guide )\nmake sure the bus operator can see you standing at the stop by facing the bus or by signaling with a small flashlight . sometimes , especially during the winter months , it is difficult for bus operators to see you unless you signal them .\nif the bus is not the route you need , and you are alone at the stop , wave the bus by with a wide motion .\nboard the bus at the front door . alert the operator if you need the ramp deployed or have the coach lowered .\nhave the exact fare ready . operators do not make change . notify the bus operator if you wish to purchase a day pass before you deposit money into the farebox , which allow you to ride all routes on the same day for one price . place money or ticket into the farebox .\nthe seats in the front of the bus are reserved for senior citizens and disabled passengers , so the operator may ask you to move if those seats are needed .\nwhen the bus is approximately two blocks away from your stop , signal the driver to stop by pulling the cord above the window once or by pushing the signal tab on the wall once ( next to accessible seating ) .\nexit using the rear door and stay clear of the bus after exiting . be alert as you get off the bus .\nbicyclers should notify the bus operator of the need to retrieve a bicycle and exit through the front door .\nnever cross the street in front of a public bus . wait for the bus to pull away so you have a clear view of the street .\ncross at the cross walk or street corner . if there is a light , wait for it to turn green or for the walk signal . follow all pedestrian rules .\nhave additional questions ? call our customer service staff or ask about free travel training .\nerror . page cannot be displayed . please contact your service provider for more details . ( 6 )\nmaps & schedules note : bus service does not run on memorial day , independence day , labor day , thanksgiving day , christmas day , and new year\u2019s day .\n2 lake otis - dimond transit center to downtown transit center via lake otis pkwy . and 36th ave .\n8 northway - muldoon transfer center to downtown transit center via turpin st . , boniface pkwy . , commercial dr . , and 3rd ave .\n15 15th ave / debarr - muldoon transfer center to downtown transit center via debarr rd . and 15th ave .\n6102 , 6106 , 6113 , 6115 , 6119 to guelph transit commission 152 - 156 in 2000 .\nthis page was last modified on 16 january 2018 , at 03 : 21 .\ni hear a lot about budget deficits in state and local government , but i don ' t hear many creative suggestions to reorganize the way public services are delivered .\nthe plan isn ' t aimed so much at saving money \u2014 the same number of buses will operate , but it would make improvements for efficiency and make the system sustainable in the long run .\ntake bus 60 , for example , which serves my neighborhood . i see it all the time , on the hour , on schedule , regular , dependable \u2013\u2013and typically empty . bus 60 costs $ 2 million a year to operate , i ' m told , and it really pains me to see it moving down oceanview drive with no one aboard .\nthere ' s a connection between this and portland ' s vibrant economy too .\nit should be no surprise that employers in service industries supporting higher - income knowledge industries like food , accommodation , recreation and the arts show similar relationships to public transit .\nmy point is that we shouldn ' t just wring our hands about the lousy fiscal situation our regional governments are in . we should get busy with solutions and not be afraid to think outside the box .\nthe views expressed here are the writer ' s and are not necessarily endorsed by alaska dispatch news , which welcomes a broad range of viewpoints . to submit a piece for consideration , email to commentary @ alaskadispatch . com . send submissions shorter than 200 words to letters @ alaskadispatch . com .\nseniors and others who qualify need to have one dollar in exact change , instead of 50 cents , when they board for one trip . they also need to show proof of eligibility which includes a picture id each time they board .\nseniors 60 and older ; youths age 5 to 18 , and individuals with medicare cards are eligible for the half - price ride . a medicare card will substitute for a picture id .\nriders can choose to buy an id card at the downtown transit center . internet access to urltoken offers a wealth of information about the public transportation system . there is also a print guidebook , which shows routes and provides other information , but it is the august issue , so while it ' s still valid for routes and handy tips , the new fare schedule is not in it .\nasking for information by making a phone call is also an option at the rideline , 343 - 6543 . rideline operators are available monday through friday during the usual daytime business hours . the number is easy to find , it ' s prominently displayed on the buses themselves .\nsupporters of public transportation are quick to note that the ability to take the bus is critical for those who need rides if they are going to be able to go to work or get to the grocery store or to a medical appointment .\nat present the main bus depot is downtown . mayor sullivan wants the city to buy a piece of federal property in midtown near lowe ' s and home depot at 40th avenue and denali street to build a new transit center . if that effort is successful , the city will also need construction money and the hub of the system would look more like a wheel with routes as spokes and the hub in the middle ."]}
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", "topic": 11}], "title": "pritish nandy communications", "paragraphs": ["product mix of pritish nandy communications ltd . company , pritish nandy communications ltd . products\npritish nandy communications office address : pritish nandy communications ltd , 87 / 88 mittal chambers , nariman point , mumbai - 400021 , india .\npritish nandy communications statement of investor complaints for the quarter ended march 31 , 2017 .\npritish nandy communications ltd . has not announced any bonus since jan 1 , 2000 .\nmost popular searches about pritish nandy communications are like where is the office of pritish nandy communications located ? what are the office contact details of pritish nandy communications ? what is office email id of pritish nandy communications ? what is the phone number of pritish nandy communications ? find the answers to these searches from this article and also get the social profiles and official website links which can also be used to get connected with the company .\nthe company history page lists out the major events in chronological order for pritish nandy communications ltd .\npritish nandy communications disclosures under reg . 29 ( 2 ) of sebi ( sast ) regulations , 2011\npritish nandy communications disclosures under reg . 29 ( 1 ) of sebi ( sast ) regulations , 2011\npeople can visit pritish nandy communications for partnership , deals , suggestion , work purpose etc . here are the office contact details like office address , office phone number , office fax number of pritish nandy communications .\npritish nandy communications ltd , 87 / 88 , mittal chambers , nariman point , mumbai - 400021 , india .\nsince then pritish nandy communications is being associated with many national and international projects like movies and television and to use vision shows . pritish nandy communications were the first of the production company to make global co - productions and use international crew in movies like \u201ckaante\u201d . pritish nandy communications widely known as pnc has come up with some incredible shows on television under their name .\nyou can view name of chairman , ceo , cfo , management team , board of directors and key executives of pritish nandy communications ltd .\nyou can view the entire product mix with sales quantity & value along with percentage contribution from each individual product for pritish nandy communications ltd .\npritish nandy communications compliance certificate under regulation 40 ( 9 ) and ( 10 ) of sebi ( listing obligations and disclosure requirements ) regulat . . .\non behalf of pritish nandy communications , its chairman pritish nandy received the golden plaque and a citation . the citation stated that the company founded in 1993 is one of asia ' ' s most versatile content company including tv content , movie and music .\nentertainment has widened its horizon . be it any music industry or dance moves , theater or television industry we can see the diverse version of every field nowadays . pritish nandy communications started their journey way back years back in the year 1993 . pritish nandy , a writer , journalist , tv presenter and former member of the indian parliament is the founder of pritish nandy communications . it has set its benchmark by spreading its wings to various fields , the famous \u201cpritish nandy show\u201d india\u2019s first signature chat show .\npritish nandy communications statement of investor complaint under reg . 13 ( 3 ) of sebi ( lodr ) regulations , 2015 for quarter ended december 31 , 2016\npncl is a vision of pritish nandy , who is wellknown author , journalist , editor and tv host and poet . the company began as a tv content boutique and its first show , the pritish nandy show ,\npritish nandy communications ltd . , incorporated in the year 1993 , is a small cap company ( having a market cap of rs 22 . 50 crore ) operating in service sector .\npritish nandy communications ( pncl ) incorporated in 1993 , is in the business of acquiring content and producing movies . pncl is amongst the first companies to introduce corporate system in hindi cinema industry .\nin this article , all the information related to pritish nandy communications like their social profile , news related to their latest achievements their various chat shows and their contact details and all its important links have been provided .\nthe company\u2019s top management includes mr . nabankur gupta , mr . pallab bhattacharya , mr . pritish nandy , mr . raghu palat , mr . udayan bose , mrs . hema malini , ms . rangita pritish nandy , ms . rina pritish nandy . company has k r khare & co . as its auditors as on 31 - 03 - 2018 , the company has a total of 14 , 467 , 000 shares outstanding .\npritish nandy communications plans to be a complete content company . it will also be looking at broadband content as an opportunity and plans to re - enter television content in a big way . siddhartha das , c o o\npritish nandy communications ltd . key products / revenue segments include media entertainment which contributed rs 2 . 22 crore to sales value ( 100 . 00 % of total sales ) for the year ending 31 - mar - 2017 .\nin september 2014 , media company pritish nandy communications launched a beta of its video service called ogle . at the time of the official launch ogle will offer users about 150 tv shows and over 1000 english - language movies .\npritish nandy communications , the production house behind successes like bollywood calling , kaante , chameli , hazaaron khwaishein aisi and pyar ke side effects has offered a platform to talented debutants as well as established talent to display their cinematic prowess . pritish nandy , the man at the helm of pnc , chats with alpana chowdhury about how his company\u2019s creative and corporate approach has redefined the grammar of making films\n09 - oct - 14 pnc digital , a subsidiary of pritish nandy communications , announces an exclusive partnership of ogle , its cutting edge video and audio streaming platform with think why not group ( tyn ) , the marketing force behind india ' s bestselling authors . this partnership empowers ogle subscribers to watch live 03 - jul - 14 pritish nandy communications ( pnc ) announces that its subsidiary pnc digital has entered into an agreement to acquire a cuttin . . . more . .\nthe tag line of pritish nandy communications \u2013 movies that rock \u2013 says it all . one of the forerunners of non - formulaic cinema catering to a discerning , cash - rich , multiplex audience , pritish nandy , founder and promoter of the company , outlines its goal simply . \u201call we wanted to do was make good , interesting , contemporary cinema . \u201d the pioneer shares his philosophy and plans with verve .\npritish nandy hopes to stream old and latest tv shows , movies , music , health and educational services in regional languages on ogle . photo : abhijit bhatlekar / mint\npritish nandy communications has secured a deal worth rs . 18 billion ( $ 45 mn ) with dq entertainment ( dqe ) , one of the world ? \u00f3\u00f4\u00e9\u00bc\u00f4\u00e4\u00f3s leading animation and gaming production companies , to co\u2013develop and co\u2013produce six animation movies over the next three to four years .\ncontact form : urltoken apart from office number and office email id , people may also use the contact form provided by the company for any assistance . here is the contact form of pritish nandy communications which can be filled by the people to send any query , suggestion , feedback etc .\nnews : urltoken the above link will provide you with the information and the latest update regarding the pritishnandy communications .\nthe ipo page of pritish nandy communications ltd . captures the details on its issue open date , issue close date , listing date , face value , price band , issue size , issue type , and listing date ' s open price , high price , low price , close price and volume . it also captures the holding period returns and annual returns .\nannouncing the awards , robert hiscox , director communications of world council for corporate governance said the seven companies were chosen from out of 225 companies nominated .\npritish nandy communications ptv , the first publicly traded motion picture company in india , received the award in the category of emerging economy in the private sector while oil and natural gas company ( ongc ) , one of the largest in the world , was selected for the award for its stellar role in the public sector in india . the national thermal power corporation , the largest power company in india , also received the award in the emerging economy in public sector .\nin a 100 million dollar deal , pritish nandy and sascha vijay sippy , chairman of sholay media and entertainment , official right holders of the sholay franchise , have decided to work together to develop the sholay franchise . this will include the official remake , prequel and sequel of sholay and an animated version of the original movie .\nthe company won the golden peacock award 2004 for innovation in media from the institute of directors . the award was for pioneering the multiplex movie , product promotion and strategic brand innovation . pritish nandy received the top ceo trophy from the institute of marketing and management in 2005 . the pnc movie brand has been valued by brand finance , uk in 2006 at rs 2653 million .\nwithout divulging any names , nandy said pnc is in talks to sign content deals with major global studios , channels and production houses to source tv shows , movies and music . sixthmads\nuk - based scottish power was declared the global winner in corporate governance while bt ( british telecommunications ) , the world ' ' s oldest communications company was chosen for the award in the category of corporate social responsibility .\nogle , said nandy in a recent interview , can stream high quality content on any device , be it a smartphone , tablet , laptop or television , even on slow internet connections , thanks to its compression technology .\n\u201cthe idea was to develop a guerilla system that can go out . . . and allow users to experience content on completely unique platforms , \u201d said nandy , adding , \u201ci think that is the future of all communication . \u201d\n\u201cit ( ogle ) is essentially a technology product , but more important than that , it attempts to introduce an entire lifestyle shift . . . ( especially for those who ) download content illegally off the internet and ( those with ) poor connectivity , \u201d said nandy .\neventually , nandy hopes to stream old and latest television shows , movies , music , health and educational services in regional languages too on ogle . he declined to comment on the investment his company was likely to make in this project , but said he was \u201ctalking to financial investors\u201d .\nthe biggest challenge , according to agrawal , is that the service has no offline play . \u201cit is an online - only model . so , i can\u2019t watch it on a flight , for instance . also , when it comes to accessing this content on my phone , i will have to incur additional 3g costs , if i don\u2019t have access to a wi - fi connection , a dongle or a hotspot , \u201d he said . nandy is unfazed . the idea , he said , is not to challenge the mainstream traditional media leaders but complement them by creating alternatives for viewers .\nkaante director : sanjay gupta cast : amitabh bhachchan , kumar gaurav , mahesh manjrekar , lucky ali , sunil shetty , sanjay dutt length : 165mins release : 20th december 2002 by bollywood pictures information : was screened at uci telford between 3rd january till 9th january 2003 .\ndirector sanjay gupta\u2019s most eagerly awaited thriller breaks all bollywood norms , thanks to its slick hollywood style execution .\ncheck out our exclusive never seen before pictures from kaante film and its premiere in london by visiting our pop - up gallery .\nget the low - down on the hottest films at the cinema this month in our bollywood film previews section brought to you by manish gajjar , shropshire ' s mr bollywood . at bbc shropshire , we have chosen the top ten bollywood movies for this month . these films are well worth a\ndekko\nat a cinema near you .\nfilm section has all the information you need , including a guide to local cinema , previews and reviews on the latest releases .\ngoing out to the cinema ? check out the latest film reviews here . . . staying in with a video ? visit the\nare you an avid filmgoer ? send us your reviews and we ' ll put them on the bbc shropshire website . e - mail us at shropshire @ urltoken\nsee manish ' s gallery on yash chopra ' s ' mujhse dosti karoge ' , which was released in august 2002 .\nwhy not visit the gallery for maine dil tujko diya , complete with pictures from its press conference this summer in london .\ncan ' t get enough of bolly galleries ? then visit agni varsha , which is sure to light your fire with some breathtaking images .\ncatch up on the forthcoming asian releases at uci telford . all asian reviews on the uci website are provided by manish gajjar .\nalso checkout the latest asian films as they release in the uk at cineworld wolverhampton . special preview screenings for bollywood fans are held on thursdays prior to the films ' national release on fridays . the bbc is not responsible for the content of external websites .\nkaante ( meaning \u2018thorns\u2019 ) might have been inspired by \u2018reservoir dogs\u2019 but this indian version matches its hollywood counterpart down to a tee as far as the technical aspects and slick production values are concerned .\nthe film opens on six asian suspects who are rounded up by the los angeles police department during a routine criminal investigation .\nfed up of such continual harassment , all six decide to rob the american service bank which holds the accounts of the entire los angeles police force .\nthe members of the gang comprise of major ( amitabh bachchan ) the leader and mastermind behind the whole plan .\nthe rest of the gang consists of ajju ( sanjay dutt ) , marc ( sunil shetty ) , andy ( kumar gaurav ) , baali ( mahesh manjrekar ) and mak ( lucky ali ) .\neach has differing characteristics and motives to rob . there ' s the major who is nursing a bed - ridden wife ( rati agnihotri ) , there is marc the ' the bouncer ' , who want to get his girlfriend ( malaika ) away from cabaret dancing , and then there is andy , who is trying very hard to save his marriage and to be close to his son .\nhowever \u2018trust\u2019 for these characters forms their greatest challenge in order for their plan to work .\nso for them to succeed , they must put aside their differences in order to pull the whole thing off .\non the d - day everything moves smoothly and the bank robbery is successful .\nbut the twist in the storyline comes when all six are confronted with a bloody ambush . it\u2019s then that they realise that one of them is an undercover cop .\nso the race begins to find the traitor , with guns pointing at each other as the film reaches a shocking and surprising climax not seen before in even hollywood films .\nshot entirely in los angeles , \u2018kaante\u2019 is a visual treat due to the involvement of hollywood technicians at all levels of its production , whether it is its slick editing , background score or its mind blowing stunts .\noverall the script could have been tighter but director sanjay gupta manages to keep the film at an even pace which in turn sustains the audience\u2019s interest throughout .\nneisha folkes ' choreography deserves a special mention , especially the \u2018pole dancing song sequence\u2019 with malaika arora and isha koppikar . simply breathtaking !\nthe tension in the film is relieved at regular intervals by lighter moments , provided by actors sanjay dutt and mahesh manjrekar .\nmahesh manjrekar comes out a winner in terms of screen performance . he portrays his crude character and stammering dialogues with \u00e9lan .\nthe rest of the cast has equal footage which does not over - shadow the performance of each individua , l thanks to director sanjay gupta \u2018s script .\nin terms of style and looks , actors sanjay dutt and sunil shetty take full credit in this film . their appearance will definitely gel well with the female audience .\noverall , \u2018kaante\u2019 is doing exceptionally well at the uk box office - even against the lord of the rings - the two towers due to a combination of good performances , slick production values and a novel storyline . it\u2019s bollywood at its best .\nfind out all the information you need about your local cinema . ( for shropshire ) .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nsterlite technologies stock closes 8 . 62 % higher on deal for buying italian optical cable firm\nvoltas rises over 2 . 5 % after goldman sachs , others get bullish on stock\nthe dot nod is significant as reports suggest the process of the proposed deal is being closely watched by the pmo . being one of the biggest merger deals in telecom makes it even more interesting for foreign investment companies looking for future deals in india .\nihh healthcare will first buy around 25 per cent in fhl through a mix of direct acquisition and preferential allotment , which cost around rs 2 , 200 - 2 , 400 crore .\nthe newly - opened samsung plant in noida which has the capacity to manufacture 1 crore phones per month is expected to create 1 , 000 more jobs in the country .\ngodrej has a problem with modi govt ' s bullet train . and , it ' s land related\nciting a government official , the daily added that the godrej group has sought a change in the project ' s alignment to free up nearly 3 . 5 hectares belonging to its infrastructure arm , godrej constructions , from the proposal .\npreliminary discussions are reportedly already underway with the rbi after the finance ministry , income tax department and some investigating agencies raised the issue in the wake of a series of steps to crack down on shell companies and money laundering .\nmark zuckerberg overtakes warren buffet to emerge world ' s third - richest man with $ 81 . 6 bn net worth\ndata can be rolled over up to 500gb , i . e . unused data from one month is added on to the next month . the move comes after the company made a series of changes across fixed broadband plans , and is touted to counter upcoming jio gigafiber broadband by reliance .\ngoogle hires 22 - year - old iiit graduate at rs 1 . 2 crore for ai research\nin may , foreign tourist arrivals in india fell for the first time since june 2013 . here are some quick trends .\nwith the help of the new manufacturing facility , samsung aims to double its annual mobile phone production capacity from 68 million at present to 120 million units per year once the phase - wise expansion is complete .\nvikas gupta , ridhima pandit , aly goni , shamita shetty , aditya narayan , haarsh limbachiyaa , zain imam , jasmin bhasin and punit pathak have also been finalised for khatron ke khiladi 9 .\nsanju box office collection day 10 : ranbir kapoor movie earns rs 265 . 48 crore\nroger federer reached the quarter - finals with a 6 - 0 7 - 5 6 - 4 win over frenchman adrian mannarino .\nthe deceased jawan has been identified as ningthoujam subash chandra singh of khangabok village in thoubal district of the state .\nthe tender issued on june 16 was the third one to be floated by the new delhi municipal council ( ndmc ) , in its attempt to auction the licence rights to the hotel property at plot no . 1 , man singh road .\nthe constables , who are posted with the local arms department of mumbai police , intimated azad maidan police station . the police station is on the ground floor of the same building .\nprotests erupted on the varsity campus last week after the executive council ( ec ) of jadavpur university decided to scrap admission tests for six humanities subjects and announced it would admit undergraduate students on basis of class xii marks .\nundeterred by rain or cold or bad roads or passing traffic , they walk together , chant the name of the saints , sing devotional songs , stay in tents en route .\na native of dahan village near nurpur bedi in ropar district of punjab , dilpreet was wanted by the police forces of chandigarh , punjab and haryana in at least 16 cases of murder , attempt to murder and extortion .\n\u2018prompt response and redressal of any grievance related to women or girls would be ensured\u2019 : panchkula dy . commissioner\nbjp sources said that the decision to induct bavaliya into the bjp and the cabinet was taken at a meeting held by bjp president amit shah immediately after the party\u2019s two - day chintan shivir in ahmedabad on june 25 .\nwhile the president has been pondering his pick , aides have been preparing for a tough confirmation fight . the white house said monday that former sen . \u2026\nthe owner of the cafe has a zoo under the caf\u00e9 and has the\nnecessary paperwork\n, the animals were allowed to stay there but the authorities have asked them to take the glass wall down in three months time .\nthe ioes are proposed to have greater autonomy compared to other higher education institutions . the manipal academy of higher education , bits pilani and jio institute granted institution of eminence tag .\npisces this is a splendid moment for a spot of extravagance . it doesn\u2019t matter if you\u2019re spending a tiny sum or a large pile . what\u2019s important is that you generate a feeling of well - being and prosperity , and spread\u2026 read more\non monday , september 26 , 2005 a decision was made by the film federation of india jury that causes a controversy . . . what\u2019s all the fuss about ? yes , it is official that india\u2019s entry for consideration for an oscar will be amol palekar\n. unfortunately , india hasn\u2019t won in the foreign film category , the biggest acclaim probably came in 1982 when richard attenborough\u2019s gandhi won in some of the popular categories . i know that one day , india will win the oscar in this category , but it won\u2019t be for\ndoes it really matter ? nobody is ever happy with any selection ever made for any awards show . whether it is filmfare , screen , zee cine , stardust , etc . there is always somebody who will not be content . what\u2019s the big deal about the oscars ? its really an awards show to recognize excellence in filmmaking in the united states aka hollywood . the foreign film category gets about 60 seconds of exposure and then they move on to the rest of the evening . mind you , how many people even watch the oscars in india ? perhaps the last time , 2001 , when lagaan\nwas part of the category , millions and millions of people were excited , but yet again , we lost .\nlet\u2019s look at some past controversies . for instance in 2004 , so many categories and ridiculous winners and more controversies and rumours like : \u201cthe chopras bought the awards\u201d or \u201cshah rukh khan always wins\u201d . well , are these statements true ? in my opinion , no , because sometimes even the best of them don\u2019t win . yash chopra made a fine\nonly to have kunal kohli win best director at the filmfare awards . ar rahman produced the best soundtrack with\n. so let me ask this . . . doesn\u2019t every award have its share of winners and nominees that don\u2019t deserve the limelight ?\nand shah rukh khan biting the dust . there was a big deal made then as well .\nwhether you love him or hate him , shah rukh khan is sellable as an actor and he is recognized in north america more and more . not only that , even though\nopened to mixed reviews , it was a success in the overseas market playing for weeks . this could possibly be one of the reasons it was selected . this khan is always part of media stories , so this controversy is only the beginning .\nhmm . . . the issue is deep . so many people have claimed that\nshould\u2019ve been selected . i believe that there were other selections that would\u2019ve made fine representations for india . yes , despite the fact\nwas mostly in english , it was an indian film . i believe it deserved recognition at the international level . however , i also find that\nwith relations being better between pakistan and india , the film showed a great love story .\nwould\u2019ve been a good selection as it showed human relationships , secret relationships , and open relationships in a new light . even\nwould\u2019ve been a decent selection as it shows one man\u2019s journey to return to his roots . the list can go on . . . everybody has their favourites .\nbeing chosen has made some people happy , and others shocked . so what\u2019s the big deal now ? whether the film was selected by lobbying by the rajasthan tourism , or palekar and khan\u2019s influence , what\u2019s done is done !\nthis story will stay in the news for a few weeks , die down , then when nominations are made , it\u2019ll be in the limelight again . does\nhave a chance of getting nominated ? no . why ? because it is a fantasy film made to enjoy like you are in a slow dream and just enjoying the cinematography , the costumes , the music , the performances . . . it doesn\u2019t reflect indian culture , it just shows the plight that a human being can go through , whether its natural or supernatural .\n, however , i would not select this film to represent india at the oscars . amol palekar is a fine actor and proved to be a good director ,\nbut his film will unfortunately be mocked for months to come . the real test has begun for them now . . . yet they don\u2019t care because they\u2019ve won round 1 . we\u2019ll have to wait for the official oscar nominations in 2006 .\nhas shades of helen keller\u2019s story . but have people forgotten that paheli is also a remake of a 70s film called duvidha ? this controversy has put everyone in a dilemma !\nbecause its now getting the recognition it deserved . dropping the issue is probably best . i would rather\ngets indian recognition at the regular awards than at the oscars . yes , because the oscars are overrated !\nwill not get us an oscar nomination , but the final decision is done . we hold no power to appeal this ruling . so the final question is : what\u2019s the big deal ?\nlondon : indian companies have won five golden peacock awards instituted by world council for corporate governance for their outstanding performance .\nlondon : symbolising their growing economic clout , indian companies have won five of the seven golden peacock awards instituted by world council for corporate governance for their outstanding performance .\nindian tobacco company ( itc ) , one of india ' ' s foremost private sector companies which has moved from tobacco to paper , food , hotel , agricultural exports and forestry to apparel and lic were chosen for the golden peacock awards in the category of corporate social responsibility .\nola ullsten , former prime minister of sweden and chairman of the world council for corporate governance and madhav mehra , president of world council for corporate governance jointly presented the awards to the winners here last night .\nit has received over 150 international awards for its activities and it was the first publicly traded motion picture company in india . it is also the first motion picture company in the world to get iso 9001 : 2000 certificate . it is known for its transparency , accountability and equity .\nthe award for ongc was received by its company secretary hemendra c shah while ntpc was represented by a k singhal , its executive director , finance .\na ambasta , advisor of social development of itc received the award on behalf of his company whose farming programme have empowered over 3 million farmers .\nsatish c singh , lic ' ' s chief manager for uk , received the award on behalf of lic which has an estimated 160 million customers .\nrefrain from posting comments that are obscene , defamatory or inflammatory , and do not indulge in personal attacks , name calling or inciting hatred against any community . help us delete comments that do not follow these guidelines by marking them offensive . let ' s work together to keep the conversation civil .\nwe have sent you a verification email . to verify , just follow the link in the message\nrupee hits all - time closing low of 68 . 79 against dollar : things to know\ncopyright \u00a9 2018 bennett , coleman & co . ltd . all rights reserved . for reprint rights : times syndication service\namazon on wednesday launched its prime video service in india 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value to our clients and build long standing relationships . we believe that we are known and will be remembered not just by our work but also by the people we work with .\nour defining strength lies in the fact that we seek challenges and thrive on the responsibility of meeting them head on . so whether it\u2019s conceptualizing , designing and printing product campaigns , corporate communication , books , catalogues and brochures , outdoor and indoor branding , audio - visual communication , merchandise , we do it all .\ncall us if you like our work . we\u2019d love to hear from you .\n) , a media company , has an ambitious plan . with a proprietary online streaming media product called\nhe has been selectively inviting people to test the content on their networks for the last three months and hopes to officially launch the service by year - end with a bouquet of about 150 television shows and over 1 , 000 english movies .\nconsumers can access ogle through any device through a 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{"id": 56527, "summary": [{"text": "the washington navy yard ( wny ) is the former shipyard and ordnance plant of the united states navy in southeast washington , d.c .", "topic": 25}, {"text": "it is the oldest shore establishment of the u.s. navy .", "topic": 21}, {"text": "the yard currently serves as a ceremonial and administrative center for the u.s. navy , home to the chief of naval operations , and is headquarters for the naval sea systems command , naval reactors , naval facilities engineering command , naval history and heritage command , the national museum of the united states navy , the u.s. navy judge advocate general 's corps , marine corps institute , the united states navy band , and other more classified facilities .", "topic": 6}, {"text": "in 1998 , the yard was listed as a superfund site due to environmental contamination . ", "topic": 16}], "title": "washington navy yard", "paragraphs": ["view all serco inc . jobs in washington navy yard , dc - washington navy yard jobs\nwashington mayor vincent gray and washington police chief cathy lanier speak to the media near the washington navy yard .\nfor that reason , the washington navy yard is known as \u201cthe quarterdeck of the navy . \u201d\nnaval district washington ' s headquarters is located at the navy yard . the washington navy yard is located in washington , dc . it is in the southeast quadrant of the city .\nplease explore the history of the washington navy yard and browse information concerning the tenant commands of nsa washington .\n5 . washington navy yard ( naval gun factory ) , bldg . 76 . the navy museum .\ntroops stand guard in front of a parking garage near the washington navy yard .\narmed emergency law enforcement personnel enter the main gate at the washington navy yard .\na u . s . park police helicopter patrols over the washington navy yard .\na guard stands outside the gate to the washington navy yard on sept . 17 in washington , d . c .\nwashington \u2014 the washington navy yard , where at least 12 people were killed in a shooting rampage monday , is the navy\u2019s oldest land base .\nremarks and occurrences in the navy yard washington capt . b . kennon esq . commandant\nremarks and occurrences in the washington navy yard a . a . harwood esq commdt .\npolice officers conduct an identification check at the front gate of the washington navy yard .\na member of the u . s . navy walks away from the front gate of the washington navy yard .\na u . s . park police helicopter removes a man from the washington navy yard .\nlocation : the washington navy yard is located adjacent to the anacostia river in washington d . c . the navy yard lies very near to the army ' s fort mcnair and the marine barracks at 8th and i . the washington navy yard encompasses 170 square miles of watershed in maryland and washington d . c\nflags around the washington monument fly at half - staff following the deadly shootings at the washington navy yard on sept . 16 .\na guard checks the identification cards as u . s . navy personnel enter the washington navy yard on sept . 17 .\nthe uss barry will be leaving the navy yard . ( courtesy of naval support activity washington )\nsunday june 2 , 1889 51 log book u . s . navy yard washington d c .\na police officer and police canine inspect vehicles in a parking lot outside the washington navy yard .\na police helicopter hovers above snipers on the roof of a building at the washington navy yard .\npeople exit the washington navy yard main gate after a mass shooting monday , sept . 16 .\nfriends and family reunite with washington navy yard employees at a staging area at nationals park on monday . the baseball stadium is just upriver from the navy yard .\ngeneral orders for the regulation of the navy yard washington , d . c . - 1833 - 1850\nremarks and occurrences in the navy yard at washington , d . c . beverely kennon esq . commandant\nnavy yard workers and machinery . from the washington , dc historic image collection , dc public library .\na u . s . park service helicopter with a sharpshooter on board patrols the washington navy yard .\npeople exit a building with their hands up after a shooting on sept . 16 at the washington navy yard in washington , d . c .\npolice arrive at the washington navy yard in washington , d . c . , on sept . 16 , 2013 in response to a shooting .\n060701 - n - zz999 - 111 washington ( july 2006 ) an aerial photograph taken in july 2006 of the washington navy yard in washington , d . c . ( u . s . navy photo / released )\nwashington ( nns ) - - naval support activity washington ( nsaw ) partnered up with washington , d . c . metropolitan police department ( mpd ) to conduct a joint active shooter exercise at the washington navy yard , april 19 .\nemergency vehicles and law enforcement personnel respond to a reported shooting at an entrance to the washington navy yard september 16 , 2013 in washington , dc .\ncivil engineer office u . s . navy yard , washington , d . c . june 3 rd 1889\n. marker is in this post office area : washington navy yard dc 20374 , united states of america .\nthe washington navy yard ( wny ) is the former shipyard and ordnance plant of the united states navy in southeast washington , d . c . it is the oldest shore establishment of the u . s . navy .\nofficials postponed a washington nationals baseball game that had been scheduled for monday night at nationals park , just a few blocks away from the washington navy yard .\nsw . washington national airport , washington , d . c . , 6 miles sw .\nround - shot to rockets : a history of the washington navy yard and u . s . naval gun factory\nnavy cmdr . tim jirus told reporters that a man from the washington navy yard\u2019s maintenance department was shot next to him as workers fled the building .\ntoday , the washington navy yard continues to be the \u201cquarterdeck of the navy\u201d and serves as the headquarters for naval district washington , where it houses numerous support activities for the fleet and aviation communities .\na couple walks away from a gathering point for families that was set up inside washington nationals park in the wake of the navy yard shooting in washington , dc .\nsignificance : the washington navy yard is located in southeast washington on the north shore of the anacostia river , approximately 5000 feet above the confluence of the anacostia and potomac rivers . it is comprised of two sections including the washington navy yard historic district , owned and utilized by the department of the navy , and the washington nay yard annex historic district , owned and operated by the general services administration .\nremarks and occurrences in the navy yard at washington , d . c . john h . aulick esq . commandant 30\neleanor holmes norton , washington ' s congressional delegate , described the navy yard as a\nvery secure facility .\ndetailed map of the washington navy yard ' s sprawling grounds encompassing 65 square acres . ( new york daily news )\nfull footage of washington navy yard shooting - full washington navy yard shooting fbi cctv video footage aaron alexis navy yard shooting full cctv caught on camera video footage of shooter at washington navy yard video footage from closed - circuit video cameras shows aaron alexis , now deceased , at the washington navy yard on september 16 , 2013 . the footage includes the following : - alexis drives his rental car , a blue toyota prius , through the washington navy yard main gate . - alexis enters building # 197 carrying a backpack . alexis had legitimate access to the washington navy yard as a result of his work as a contractor and he utilized a valid pass to gain entry to the building . - alexis moves through the hallways and a stairwell of building # 197 carrying a remington 870 shotgun .\nfind military housing by washington navy yard , apartments and homes for rent , and houses for sale with ahrn . com . if you are a military member or family looking for housing by washington navy yard , located in washington , dc , you ' ve come to the right place !\nthe commandant ' s office in the washington navy yard , also known as building one , quarters j , or the middendorf building is the u . s . navy ' s oldest active office building , which historically housed the offices of the commandant and other officers of the washington navy yard in washington , d . c .\nbuilt in 1804 ; one of three navy yard structures that survived the burning of the yard in 1812 .\nnational archives and records administration , record group 181 . 14 , records of the washington navy yard , washington , dc , station log nov . 1822 \u2013 dec 1889 .\nremarks and occurrences in the navy yard at washington , d . c . danl t . patterson , esq . commandant 26\nthe washington navy yard is established as the nation\u2019s home port and shipbuilding facility . ultimately , 22 ships are built here .\naaron alexis , who has been identified as the slain gunman of the navy yard shooting in washington , d . c .\ndistrict of columbia mayor vincent gray , right , speaks during a news conference on m street near the washington navy yard .\nview all launchpointpeo ( a division of subsidium inc . ) jobs in washington , dc - washington jobs\na google map of the washington navy yard . the red overlay signifies the layout of the yard in 1814 . illustration by mass communications specialist 1st class tim comerford\nemployees from the navy yard complex depart a gathering point for reuniting family members that was set up inside nationals park in the wake of the navy yard shooting on monday in washington , d . c .\na homeland security officer tells a woman where to park and wait for her husband , who works in the washington navy yard .\npeople exit the navy yard main gate and head for their vehicles after the mass shooting monday in washington , d . c .\nwashington ( wjla ) - twelve people , along with the suspected shooter , were killed monday morning when a fort worth , tex . man opened fire at the washington navy yard .\nit was bad enough the men of the washington navy yard were ordered to set fire to the compound as the british broke through american army lines into washington , d . c .\nthe washington navy yard , the former shipyard for the united states navy , serves as the home to the chief of naval operations and is also headquarters for the naval historical center in washington . visitors can explore the national museum of the u . s . navy and the navy art gallery to discover the navy ' s history from the revolutionary war to the present day . although the washington navy yard is off the beaten path from the rest of washington ' s museums , it is one of the most interesting attractions for families .\nthe washington navy yard , authorized by the first secretary of the navy , benjamin stoddert , in 1799 , is the u . s . navy\u2019s oldest shore establishment . it occupies land set aside by george washington for use by the federal government along the anacostia river .\nfriday august 9 th 1889 log book u . s . navy yard washington d c . captain r . w . meade usn commandant\nwednesday november 6 th 1889 log book u . s . navy yard washington d c . captain r . w . meade usn commandant\nsaturday december 7 th 1889 log book u . s . navy yard washington d c . captain r . w . meade usn commandant\nat least 13 people , including a gunman , were killed monday at the naval sea systems command headquarters in the washington navy yard .\n\u201cour team of sailors and navy civilians at the navy yard deserve our care and concern at this time , \u201d greenert said , according to a navy statement .\nthe development of nationals stadium has been integral in modernizing the navy yard nieghborhood .\nthis massive weapon is on display at nearby willard park on the navy yard .\nthe navy has always owned washington navy yard ( wny ) , the navy\u2019s oldest shore station and the oldest continuously operated federal facility in the united states . it was established on october . . . continue reading background \u00bb\nthe uss barry , has been a museum ship at the washington navy yard since the early 1980\u2019s , until now , as it made it\u2019s way out of the navy harbor and off to a bone yard in philadelphia .\nsaturday june 1 , 1889 log book u . s . navy yard washington d c . captain r . w . meade usn commandant 1\narmed agents from the bureau of alcohol , tobacco , firearms and explosives work on the 11th street bridge adjacent to the washington navy yard .\nthe location of the u . s . navy yard in washington , d . c . , where a shooting took place on monday .\nwashington d . c . , police chief cathy lanier , with mayor vincent gray behind , speaks about the shooting at the navy yard .\na small group holds a candle light vigil on freedom plaza to remember the victims of the shooting at the washington navy yard , monday .\nthe closest metro station is navy yard . parking is very limited on the washington navy yard . vehicle registration and proof of insurance or rental agreement are required to drive onto the base . paid parking is also available in the lot adjacent to the navy yard at the intersection of sixth and m street se .\noverhead view of the yard shows its border on the anacostia river . the washington monument can be seen in the background . ( washington post / getty images )\nthe ages of those who were killed in monday morning ' s shooting at the washington navy yard range from 46 to 73 , gray said .\na wide array of articles on neighborhoods and washington , dc history . indexes available in washingtoniana at mlk . see volume 4 for navy yard .\nimages released by the fbi show photos of aaron alexis , who police believe was a gunman at the washington navy yard shooting . photograph : ap\ndistrict of columbia mayor vincent gray addresses the media during a press briefing about the shooting at navy yard in washington on sept . 16 , 2013\nthe battalion of the marine corps stands before the commandant\u2019s house in the washington navy yard in 1864 . the rebuilt yard took on a new role as a navy center for ordnance and technology , including torpedoes and steam engines , and during the civil war was a key part of washington\u2019s defenses .\nhousing : naval support activity washington emcompasses the washington navy yard . family housing information can be found by calling the joint base annacostia bolling family housing service center - ( 202 ) 404 - 1840 / 6282 .\na wreath placed by secretary of defense chuck hagel stands next to a statue of a sailor at the navy memorial during a ceremony commemorating the victims of a shooting at the washington navy yard .\nthe historic washington navy yard \u2014 the u . s . navy\u2019s oldest shore installation\u2014was locked down monday following an apparent gun rampage that left at least 13 people , including one shooter , dead .\n[ 27 ] daily national intelligencer 5 july 1841 , reports the customary salute was fired from the washington navy yard and u . s . arsenal .\nthe navy yard , before 1847 when sugar refinery on the left was razed . from the washington , dc historic image collection , dc public library .\nis looking to fill a full - time personnel employment assistant ( pea ) i position at our washington navy yard , dc location . . . .\nnaval district washington is the quarterdeck of the navy . it includes seven bases and several smaller naval facilities .\naaron alexis moves through the hallways of building no . 197 at the washington navy yard in washington carrying a remington 870 shotgun on sept . 16 , 2013 , in this handout frame grab provided by the fbi .\nthe washington navy yard , a 41 - acre compound of buildings on the anacostia river in southeast washington and the scene of monday\u2019s shooting rampage , has a history dating back to the beginnings of the 19th century .\nnavsea is active in16 states with about 3 , 000 employees who call the washington headquarters home . it is located at the washington navy yard , about 2 miles southeast of the national mall , along the anacostia river near the department of transportation and the washington nationals baseball team .\nthe barry , a decommissioned navy destroyer , has been a fixture at the washington navy yard since the \u201980s . soon , it will be towed away and scrapped . ( sadie dingfelder / express )\nremarks and occurrence\u2019s in the navy yard washingto capt jno . a . dahlgren esq commdt .\n[ 14 ] william edwin howard 1812 - 1888 the son navy yard clerk thomas howard .\nimages of locations throughout the city . navy yard photos include leutze park and fort mcnair .\nhe said several people were shot monday morning at the washington navy yard about 3 1 / 2 miles from the white house , and some were killed .\nthe leg of army col . ulrich dalhgren was buried amid construction of a building at the washington navy yard in 1863 . a plaque marks the spot .\na law enforcement official secures the scene at the m street subway station after a shooting at the nearby washington navy yard on sept . 16 in washington , d . c . multiple people were reported killed and injured .\nthe sprawling washington navy yard , scene of a deadly shooting monday , is the navy ' s oldest shore establishment and has long been considered the\nceremonial gateway\nto the nation ' s capital .\nvisitors must enter the grounds at the 11th and o street gate . the washington navy yard is located along the anacostia river near nationals park , washington ' s baseball stadium . the neighborhood is in the midst of revitalization .\nthe fbi released video of shooter aaron alexis walking inside navy yard with a gun on the day of the shooting . ( thomas legro / the washington post )\nwashington - - alleged navy yard shooter aaron alexis acted alone and was\ndetermined to kill as many people as possible ,\nlaw enforcement officials said tuesday .\nlocation : naval support activity washington encompasses the washington navy yard , the oldest navy installation in the u . s . ; naval support facility naval research laboratory ; naval support facility suitland ; naval support facility naval observatory ; naval support facility arlington ; and naval support facility carderock .\nmore than 50 former crew members , along with their families and local residents , gathered at washington navy yard on oct . 17 to remember the contributions of display ship\na police car in front of latrobe gate , the ceremonial entrance to the washington navy yard less than two miles from the capitol . ( joshua roberts / reuters )\nis looking to fill a part - time / on call personnel employment assistant ( pea ) i position at our washington navy yard , dc location . . . .\nin a mass shooting that sent shock waves through the nation\u2019s capital , the fbi and police were piecing together what led a navy civilian contractor to kill 12 employees monday at the washington navy yard and injure several others .\njust as captivating as the yard\u2019s transition from shipbuilding to ordnance technology to host of various command headquarters , are the hints of the macabre that lurk among the centuries - old brick and mortar of the washington navy yard .\nthe washington navy yard , at 65 square acres along the anacostia river , is the country ' s oldest and biggest on - shore military installation , dating to 1799 .\na man and woman greet at a gathering point for family members of navy yard employees that was set up inside nationals park in the wake of the shooting in washington .\ngunman and 12 victims killed in shooting at d . c . navy yard - the new york times\ndigitized book from 1909 includes alleys near the navy yard . also available in print from in washingtoniana .\n[ 7 ] national archives and records administration , record group 45 , entry , t829 , miscellaneous records of the office of the navy records and library , microfilm roll 163 : washington navy yard p . 48 - 52 .\nthe fbi has identified the dead suspect in monday ' s shooting rampage at the washington navy yard as aaron alexis , a 34 - year - old military contractor from texas .\nlong - time superintendent of the washington navy yard \u2014 commodore thomas tingey . his ghost has been rumored to haunt quarters a , also known as the tingey house . nhhc photo\nthe location of the u . s . navy yard in washington , d . c . , where a shooting took place on monday . rngs / reuters / landov hide caption\nbrochure from the dc office of historic preservation includes historic capitol hill , the navy yard and marine barracks .\nthe fbi said late monday that alexis had a valid pass and security clearance to enter the navy yard as a civilian contractor . valerie parlave , assistant director in charge of the fbi ' s washington field office , said the shooter had\nlegitimate access to the navy yard . ' '\nthe washington navy yard has long served as the ceremonial gateway to the nation\u2019s capital . the first japanese diplomatic mission was welcomed to the united states in an impressive pageant at the yard in 1860 . wwi\u2019s unknown soldier\u2019s body was received at the yard , and charles a . lindbergh came to the yard after his famous transatlantic flight in 1927 .\nthe washington navy yard , established in 1799 , served briefly as home port for the new nation\u2019s fleet and was a bustling shipyard in the capital\u2019s early years . when washington was captured by british forces in august 1814 , the navy yard was burned at the order of u . s . commanders who did not want ships and supplies to fall into enemy hands .\nthe navy ( and marine corps ) judge advocate general corp ' s lawyers serve as primary legal advisers to the various naval commands and as prosecutors during military courts - martial . the washington navy yard is the venue for many such proceedings .\nthe\ncastle\nto your right is the old navy yard car barn , built in 1891 by the washington and georgetown railroad company for a brief experiment with cable cars . cars traveled\nthe man responsible for monday ' s deadly rampage at the washington navy yard was a subcontractor and former reservist who was arrested at least twice in the past for gun - related offences .\nwashington ( aug . 19 , 2014 ) \u2014 justin chambers , exhibit specialist for the national museum of the united states navy ( nmusn ) , positions a swivel gun as part of the museum\u2019s new war of 1812 exhibit , \u201c1814 : from defeat to victory , \u201d at the nmusn on the washington navy yard . the exhibit\u2019s grand opening is set for aug . 24 , the 200th anniversary of the burning of washington d . c . and the washington navy yard , and showcases battles and armaments of the u . s . and british army and navy during the victories and defeats of 1814 . ( u . s . navy photograph by mass communication specialist 1st class tim comerford / released )\nis a landlocked navy yard still a yard ? if there\u2019s nothing that floats it\u2019s no longer a navy shipyard . hence it must be the washington naval facility . i live close enough to hear 8 bells struck from 8th & i . it was nice to have a real ship in the hood .\nthis is an official us navy website . commander , navy installations command , 5720 integrity drive millington , tn 38055\nshortly thereafter tingey ordered the fence around the navy yard to be fortified and increased in height to 10 feet .\nmain entrance to the navy yard at 8th & m streets ; designed by benjamin latrobe and built in 1805 .\nschools near navy yard that were on lockdown after monday ' s shooting have reopened on tuesday , wjla reports .\n[ 21 ] this entry is probably thomas teppit . teppit previously was entered on the rolls of the ordinary , september 19 , 1827 and discharged 17 may 1828 . see muster book of the u . s . navy in ordinary at the navy yard washington city , from 1 january to 31 . december , 1828 , nara rg 45 , entry , t829 , miscellaneous records of the office of the navy records and library , microfilm roll 163 : washington navy yard p . 51 - 52 .\nwashington ( aug . 19 , 2014 ) \u2013 a map of showing the battles during 1814 , a depiction of the burning of washington d . c . and the flag of the united states in 1814 greet visitors to the national museum of the united states navy as the museum\u2019s new war of 1812 exhibit , \u201c1814 : from defeat to victory , \u201d prepares to open at the nmusn on the washington navy yard . the exhibit\u2019s grand opening is set for aug . 24 , the anniversary of the burning of washington d . c . and the washington navy yard , and showcases battles and armaments of the u . s . and british army and navy during the victories and defeats of 1814 . ( u . s . navy photograph by mass communication specialist 1st class tim comerford / released )\nsource : the washington navy yard , an illustrated history by edward j . marolda ; naval history and heritage command ; navsea ; the library of congress ; aerial image via pictometry , international .\nking george vi and queen elizabeth arrive at the washington navy yard on june 9 , 1939 , to join president franklin roosevelt on a cruise down the potomac river to mount vernon , va .\nthe joint committee on landmarks has designated the washington navy yard historic district a category ii landmark of importance , which contributes significantly to the cultural heritage and visual beauty of the district of columbia .\ncopyright \u00a9 2018 the washington times , llc . click here for reprint permission .\nthis is a horrific tragedy , ' ' washington mayor vincent gray said .\nan additional victim was identified by the washington post as arthur daniels , 51 .\nmedical services : medical clinic , 202 - 433 - 3132 . and dental clinic 202 - 433 - 2480 . there are several naval medical clinics available for active duty members . the washington navy yard ' s clinic is utilized by military members stationed at naval support activity washington .\nat least 12 people were killed in a shooting sept . 16 , 2013 inside the washington navy yard ; the suspected gunman , 34 - year - old aaron alexis , is a . . .\naaron alexis , 34 , a civilian contractor from fort worth , was identified by officials as a shooter killed in a gun battle with police responding to the morning attack at the washington navy yard .\none shooter is dead after opening fire monday morning at the washington navy yard , and metropolitan police chief cathy lanier announced monday night that authorities believe he was the sole person responsible for the shooting .\na member of the navy has her id checked as only essential personnel are allowed into a closed washington navy yard on sept . 17 , the day after a gunman sprayed bullets on office workers in the cafeteria and in the hallways at the military installation .\nbut alexis restored his connections with the navy when a professional services company subcontracted by hewlett - packard employed him on a navy it project . his id badge gained him access to the navy yard base on monday , the fbi said .\nthe yard is the administrative location for the u . s . navy and home of the chief of naval operations .\nwashington , dc \u2013 walking onto the grounds of the oldest u . s . navy shore installation almost daily , one can\u2019t help but be reminded of the long and storied history . the washington navy yard has been in operation since the first decade of the 19th century , initially as a shipbuilding center , then as an ordnance plant , and now as the ceremonial and administrative center for the navy .\ntoday the navy yard houses a variety of activities . it serves as headquarters , naval district washington , and houses numerous support activities for the fleet and aviation communities . the navy museum welcomes visitors to displays of naval art and artifacts which trace the navy ' s history from the revolutionary war to the present day . the naval historical center is housed in a complex of buildings known as the dudley knox center for naval history . leutze park is the scene of colorful ceremonies . and inside the buildings , the washington navy yard continues to serve the navy and the nation .\n[ 2 ] sharp , john g . history of the washington navy yard civilian workforce 1799 - 1962 . stockton , ca : vindolanda press , 2005 online at department of the navy , naval history and heritage command , urltoken accessed 31 july 2014 , p6 .\ntoday , the navy yard includes the headquarters of naval district washington and is home to a naval museum . the area around the facility has been marked in recent years by significant commercial and residential revitalization .\n\u201can active shooter was reported inside the naval sea systems command headquarters building ( bldg . 197 ) on the washington navy yard at 8 : 20 a . m . ( eastern time ) , \u201d the navy said in its initial statement . \u201cemergency personnel remain on scene and a \u2018shelter in place\u2019 order has been issued for navy yard personnel . \u201d the navy yard is a walled compound with restricted access and tight security . there was no word on how the shooters may have gained entry with weapons .\nfor information pertaining to the navy enlisted advancement system , please call the psd washington educational office at ( 202 ) 433 - 2032 / 2031 .\nlibrary of congress prints and photographs division washington , d . c . 20540 usa urltoken\nsteamship connections : river and coastwise shipping at washington , d . c . , 1\n( washington , dc : the bureau , july 1947 ) : 257 - 261 .\n( washington , dc : the bureau , july 1945 ) : 227 - 231 .\nnavy gateway inns & suites ( ngis ) is priority lodging for tdy . ngis and navy getaways offer leisure lodging options .\nking george vi and queen elizabeth arrive at the washington navy yard on june 9 , 1939 , to join president franklin roosevelt on a cruise down the potomac river to mount vernon , va . ap hide caption\nthe neighborhood around the navy yard , once almost exclusively industrial , has in recent years been redeveloped as a residential area , adjacent to capitol hill . the washington nationals ballpark is just upriver from the base .\nthe navy has not yet announced any plans to replace barry with another ship . sutton said the vice chief of naval operations made the decision to scrap barry and that a decision to put a new ship in at washington navy yard would likely come from that office too .\nthe yard is now an important administrative center for the navy , housing thousands of civilian and military workers , including the naval sea systems command , which provides the navy with military materiel .\nfollowing the civil war , the navy yard continued to be the scene of technological advances . in 1886 , the yard was designated the manufacturing center for all ordnance in the navy . continuing ordnance production , the yard manufactured armament for the great white fleet and the world war i navy , including the 14 - inch naval railway guns used in france during world war i .\nbut during the 1950s , as fewer weapons were needed , the navy yard began to phase out its ordnance factories . on july 1 , 1964 , the property was re - designated the washington navy yard and unused factory buildings were converted to office use . the yard is now home to the chief of naval operations ( living in the same house as the yard\u2019s original commandant ) and is also headquarters for the naval history and heritage command , the national museum of the u . s . navy and numerous other commands .\nbehind its white brick wall and the iconic , centuries - old latrobe gate , the historic washington navy yard , scene of monday\u2019s deadly shooting , has undergone a major renovation and expansion over the past 15 years .\nthe three vehicle gates at the navy yard are guarded by u . s . marines and personnel from the naval district washington security , including some civilians . security procedures monday morning seemed normal , according to employees .\nin addition to sea systems , the washington navy yard is home to the naval facilities engineering command , the military sealift command , the office of the naval inspector general and the office of the judge advocate general .\nsaturday is the 200th anniversary of the burning of the washington navy yard . it was the morning of wednesday , aug . 24 , 1814 when tingey , the yard\u2019s superintendent , was told by the secretary of the navy to burn the yard and the three ships in various stages of completion , including two that were within a couple of weeks of launching , to prevent them from falling into enemy hands .\npaul williams , who works at a nearby nonprofit , was headed to his office when he witnessed panic at the navy yard .\narchitectural blueprints , interior and exterior views of navy yard buildings 137 ( general foundry ) and 167 ( boiler makers shop ) .\nthe washington navy yard - - the navy ' s oldest land establishment - - was created in 1799 following an act of congress , according to the naval history and heritage command . originally envisioned as a shipbuilding and fitting facility on the anacostia river , it serviced some of the navy ' s most famous early vessels , including the uss constitution .\njust 3 . 5 miles from the white house , the navy yard is tucked away from the center of washington along the shore of the anacostia river , a small tributary of the potomac . outside of the navy , the base is not well known , even to many washingtonians .\na u . s . park police helicopter patrols hovers above the washington navy yard monday after a shooting rampage that killed at least 12 at the historic installation . ( paul j . richards / afp / getty images )\nhome in 1828 , he was appointed one of the three navy commissioners . he commanded the mediterranean squadron from 1832\u20131836 . he then took command of the washington navy yard in 1836 , an office he held until his death at wilmington , new jersey , august 25 , 1839 . daniel todd patterson and his wife are buried in congressional cemetery , washington , d . c .\nreminiscences of seattle washington territory and the u . s . sloop - of - war decatur\nnsa washington spokesman brian sutton told usni news that the washington navy yard staff had expected a smaller turnout , but the 175 chairs were filled and many more stood nearby for the ceremony . the crowd included 50 or 60 former barry sailors , along with their families , other veterans and sailors , and nearby residents .\nvisitors without military identification must have a valid reason for entry to the navy yard and show identification to gain access , according to the navy . entry to the sea systems headquarters requires a badge .\nthe historic washington navy yard is home to approximately 16 , 000 employees in 2 . 2 million square feet of office space . originally established in 1799 , it is one of the oldest operating naval facilities in the country .\nthe yard went into operation at the turn of the 19th century . today , it employs thousands of people and is regarded as the\nquarterdeck of the navy\nfor its role as headquarters for the naval district washington .\nthe national museum of the u . s . navy , which displays naval art and artifacts that highlight the history of the navy .\nthe navy yard , one of the oldest military installations in the nation , has about 16 , 000 employees . the workforce includes navy and marine corps uniformed personnel but is predominately made up of civilians , among them navy contractors , engineers , lawyers and procurement officials .\nnavy yard employees evacuated from the building described a chaotic situation as an individual armed with a rifle roamed the hallways shooting at people .\nin 1943 the national youth administration sent juanita gray to work on a metal lathe at the navy yard for $ 45 per week .\nfirst used as a major shipbuilding plant , the yard constructed a number of navy vessels and retrofitted the famed ship constitution in 1812 .\nduring its early years , the navy yard became the navy\u2019s largest shipbuilding and shipfitting facility . twenty - two vessels were constructed on the yard , ranging from small 70 - foot gunboats to the minnesota , a 246 - foot steam frigate . in 1812 , the uss constitution came to the yard to refit and prepare for combat action .\na police officer runs near the scene of the shooting rampage at the washington navy yard on monday , september 16 , 2013 . authorities said at least 12 people - - and the suspect - - were killed in the shooting .\naaron alexis , 34 , a contractor from fort worth , was identified by officials as the shooter who was killed in a gunbattle with police responding to the morning attack at the washington navy yard . a military official said alexis had been a navy reservist on active duty before being discharged for misconduct .\nauthorities closed roads and locked down schools nearby during the hourslong search . departing flights were halted at ronald reagan washington national airport , and the washington nationals postponed their game at nearby nationals park .\nand at least eight schools were on lockdown as a precaution , the washington public schools said .\nwashington , d . c . turns out to say \u201cwelcome back\u201d to fleet adm . nimitz \u00bb\nthe washington nationals baseball team , which plays home games at a stadium close to the shooting scene , canceled the evening game . at ronald reagan washington national airport , departures were halted briefly .\nthe program analyst for navy program support will be responsible for supporting a major navy shipbuilding program in the following capacity : . . . .\nafter the shooting started , navy yard employee terrie durham saw the gunman in a hallway as she was helping co - workers to evacuate .\nthe forrest sherman class destroyer barry is the only ship moored at the navy yard as part of the museum , which tourists can visit .\nthe navy yard was rebuilt with a taller wall , to keep out looters who took advantage of the chaos to pick over the premises .\nnaval support activity washington encompasses the washington navy yard , the oldest navy installation in the u . s . ; naval support facility naval research laboratory ; naval support facility suitland ; naval support facility naval observatory ; naval support facility arlington ; and naval support facility carderock . as the \u201cquarterdeck of the navy\u201d and the host of many of our navy\u2019s central efforts in support of warfighters around the world , naval support activity washington provides safety , security , and the best possible working environment to our supported commanders and customers . we accomplish our mission and support the missions of our tenants with professionalism , courtesy , and respect for all whom we serve .\n[ 22 ] july 4 , 1828 began with artillery salutes from the washington arsenal and navy yard and most employees had the day off . this was followed by an elaborate and celebratory procession for independence day and ground breaking for the new chesapeake and ohio canal . the parade featured dignitaries , members of civic and political organizations and workers from the washington navy yard marching with specially built large boat displays . alexandria gazette , alexandria va . , 4 july 1828 , p 3 .\nwashington police are confident that only one person was involved in monday morning ' s shooting at the washington navy yard , and they are lifting a shelter - in - place order for residents who live nearby , police chief cathy lanier said monday night . authorities have said suspect alexis , 34 , was killed after an encounter with security .\nquarters b also survived the fire . the wall behind the building , which had been the eastern - most perimeter of the washington navy yard , was increased to 10 feet after the fire . photo by mass communication specialist 2nd class eric lockwood\nthe frigate columbia , which was within days of completion , was a casualty of the burning of the washington navy yard aug . 24 , 1814\u2026by those who built her , not the invading british . her charred remains are part of a new exhibit \u201cdefeat to victory\u201d at the national museum of the united states navy .\n8 years of related navy ship logistics experience . navy ship life cycle logistics programs including modernization , configuration management , and maintenance . . . .\nsailmakers department : working on hammocks and bags for mare island navy yard calif . , awnings for , yacht america \u2019s sails for navigation office .\nthe navy yard became the service\u2019s largest shipbuilding facility after it was established in 1799 , according to a navy website . during the war of 1812 , with british forces marching on the city , the yard\u2019s buildings were mostly burned to the ground to keep them from falling into enemy hands .\nlieuts g spenser \u2013 g donaldson jno irwin danl amon performing duty at the yard m russell of ord . dept detained for yard duty none sick\nthe military complex in southeast washington has undergone a major renovation and expansion over the past 15 years .\nwith the start of the civil war , the washington navy yard would once again become an important player in the defense of the nation\u2019s capital . commandant franklin buchanan resigned his commission to join the confederacy , leaving the yard to commander john dahlgren , who assumed command of the yard on april 22 , 1861 . holding commander dahlgren in the highest esteem , president abraham lincoln became a frequent visitor .\nwashington navy yard , site of shooting , has long history : the two - way located on the banks of the anacostia river and near the washington nationals ballpark in southeast d . c . , it is the u . s . navy ' s oldest shore facility . today , it employs thousands of people and is home to the command that oversees ship construction , as well as the judge advocate general ' s corps .\njust a few days after his second inauguration , president lincoln would indeed be assassinated by john wilkes booth . the actor\u2019s body \u2013 along with suspected cohorts \u2013 was brought to the washington navy yard where an autopsy was performed onboard the monitor uss montauk .\nnaval sea systems command is the largest of the navy ' s five system commands and accounts for a quarter of the navy ' s entire budget .\nthe u . s . navy and world war i : the exhibit shows how the navy contributed to the war through a variety of interesting artifacts .\nit is a shame that she is being removed and dismantled but the real issue is that permission was given to permit a bridge to be build that is too low to allow ships to get to a navy yard . it would appear that the navy yard will soon be decommissioned but that is not mentioned\nbesides the 13 people who were killed , eight people were injured in monday morning ' s shooting at the washington navy yard , washington mayor vincent gray told reporters monday night . three of those were injured by gunfire , and the others had other types of injuries , such as contusions and chest pain . earlier monday night , navy vice adm . william d . french said 14 people were injured . the 13 dead include suspect aaron alexis .\nthe rebuilt yard took on a new role as a navy center for ordnance and technology , including torpedoes and steam engines , and during the civil war , was a key part of washington\u2019s defenses . during world war ii , the yard was the largest naval ordnance plant in the world , employing 25 , 000 people in 188 buildings .\nthe washington times welcomes your comments on spot . im , our third - party provider . please read our\na u . s . capitol police officer keeps watch on the east plaza of the capitol in washington .\nnavy schoolhouse personnel , and military and civilian dod customers . candidate must have 5 + years of submarine and us navy experience is required . . . .\na u . s . park police helicopter patrols over the navy yard on sept . 16 . ( paul j . richards / afp / getty images )\n[ 4 ] the station log for 1835 has not survived consequently we have no entries for the great strike which began in the navy yard on 31 july 1835 , when three - quarters of men employed in august 1835 , 175 of 231 left the yard and joined their colleagues on strike . see maloney , p . 437 and hull to dickerson , 12 august 1835 with two enclosures , titled : \u201cnumber & occupations of men now employ\u2019d in washington navy yard\u201d rg 45 / m125 , nara .\non nov . 18 . 1983 , a bone - chilling wind whipped down the anacostia river . wearing a thin raincoat , master chief petty officer james mullen shivered on the deck of the barry as tugboats pulled the decommissioned navy destroyer through the open gate of the south capitol street swing bridge toward its final destination , the washington navy yard .\naccording to the navy , navsea\nis the largest of the navy ' s five system commands . with a fiscal year budget of nearly $ 30 billion , navsea accounts for one quarter of the navy ' s entire budget .\nrocks and shoals : articles for the government of the u . s . navy\nspanish - american war ; war plans and impact on u . s . navy\nnavy region commanders have announced summer uniform shifts for their respective areas of responsibility .\nnavy background a plus . experience working with dod and the navy a plus . willing and able to perform routine program office tasking including scheduling of . . .\nat least one gunman kills 13 at u . s . navy headquarters | urltoken\nthe navy yard is protected by a high wall , but someone with official access could have driven a car into the parking lot without having the trunk inspected .\nat 7 . 00 p . m . schr . \u201chope\u201d left the yard .\nnavy lt . luke adams with navy support activity in washington , told wtop that tug boats would take the uss barry to philadelphia . he says all the ship\u2019s internal systems have been in layup and out of commission , so the ship cannot move on its own power .\nwashington \u2014 fair winds and following seas : a piece of u . s . history has left the district .\nnaval sea systems command is the largest of the navy ' s five system commands and accounts for a quarter of the navy ' s entire budget . it builds , buys and maintains the navy ' s ships and submarines and their combat systems .\nwhen 13 people died in a shooting rampage at the washington navy yard on monday , the story made front page news . but many of the mass shootings that have happened since the december massacre of elementary school students and teachers in newtown , conn . , didn ' t .\nthe morning was drizzly at the navy yard , which sits at one end of the 11th street bridge , a major thoroughfare bringing traffic into the city from maryland .\ninternal security at the navy yard building had already\nidentified and engaged the shooter\nby the time the first d . c . police arrived , lanier said .\nworld war ii found the navy yard as the largest naval ordnance plant in the world , with the weapons designed and built here used in every war in which the united states fought until the 1960s . small components for optical systems and enormous 16 - inch battleship guns were manufactured here . the navy yard was renamed the u . s . naval gun factory in december 1945 , and ordnance work was finally phased out in 1961 . three years later , on july 1 , 1964 , the activity was re - designated the washington navy yard , and the deserted factory buildings began to be converted to office spaces ."]}
{"id": 56529, "summary": [{"text": "tooheys is a brewery in the suburb of lidcombe , in sydney , new south wales , australia .", "topic": 13}, {"text": "it produces beers and ciders under the tooheys and hahn brewery trademarks , and is part of the lion beverages group which was acquired by the japanese kirin company in 2009 . ", "topic": 27}], "title": "tooheys brewery", "paragraphs": ["tooheys hahn super dry from tooheys brewery . abv = 4 . 6 % . . .\npreviously known as stanley co - operative brewery and the albion brewery , the emu brewery is established in perth .\nknown today as tooheys old dark ale , you can still get your hands on this iconic aussie beer today . since that time , many beers have been created under the tooheys label , with current beers including tooheys new , tooheys old dark ale and tooheys extra dry .\ntooheys brewery on elizabeth st , sydney . | history ~ australia ~ sydney | pinterest | sydney and history\nthe great northern brewery becomes officially known as the lion brewery when the company merges with campbell & ehrenfried .\nin 1980 , nsw - based tooheys merged with queensland ' s castlemaine perkins to form castlemaine tooheys . [ 5 ] bond corporation purchased castlemaine tooheys in 1985 . [ 5 ]\n\u201cthe company secretary arrived at the brewery one morning and announced that we had just merged with tooheys and the company was changing its name to castlemaine tooheys , \u201d bill recalls .\nestablished by the toohey brothers in 1869 , tooheys has balanced respect for heritage with an appetite for innovation for more than 150 years . the tooheys portfolio now includes the classic , easy - drinking australian lager tooheys new and robustly flavoured but refreshing tooheys old , along with the clean , crisp taste of tooheys extra dry .\nproducts sold under the tooheys trademark are brewed at tooheys brewery . home - brew kits are distributed by lion and produced at canterbury brewery . as of 2015 [ update ] , the tooheys brand was the major sponsor of rugby union in new south wales and queensland , and sponsored the melbourne cup in 2002 and 2003 .\nthe launch of the tooheys darling pale ale coincides with a refreshed new look to the entire tooheys range . the design celebrates the tooheys heritage , featuring the tooheys brothers john and james toohey , and reflects their established passion for quality in a fresh , modern way .\nthe tooheys darling pale ale is named after the first tooheys , \u2018darling brewery\u2019 , which was located in sydney\u2019s darling harbour . the brewery was purchased in 1872 by john thomas toohey ( an irish immigrant ) and james matthew toohey who moved to sydney in the 1860s after running pubs in melbourne to brew their first beer \u2013 tooheys black old ale .\nthe castlemaine brewery buys out major rival perkins & co , which owned the city brewery , the toowoomba brewery , the toowoomba maltings and a number of hotels . the new company is known as castlemaine perkins .\ntooheys brewery director , mark toomey said : \u201ctooheys\u2019 mission is to brew easy drinking beers for every taste . we know that our adult drinkers have an evolving palate , so we are committed to innovation and providing greater choice that suits more occasions , just like the tooheys brothers did back in the 1870s . \u201d\nfor castlemaine tooheys in queensland , change came in the form of bernie power .\nnational foods acquires the yoplait franchise in new zealand . the hahn brewery is renamed the malt shovel brewery in honour of australia ' s first commercial brewer .\nthe south australian brewing company is formed through a merger of the west end brewery , the kent town brewery and wine and spirits merchant rounsevell & simms .\ntooheys extra dry is a dry style lager , available on tap and in bottles .\n\u201ci decided to look at building a small brewery , \u201d power says modestly .\ntooheys old is a dark ale , supposedly similar to the toohey brothers ' original brew .\nthe swan brewery becomes a wholly owned subsidiary of alan bond ' s bond corporation .\ntooheys dates from 1869 , when john thomas toohey ( an irish immigrant to melbourne ) obtained his brewing licence . toohey and his brother james matthew ran pubs in melbourne ( the limerick arms and the great britain ) before moving to sydney in the 1860s . they commenced brewing tooheys black old ale in a brewery in the area of present - day darling harbour . by 1875 , demand for their beer had soared and they established the standard brewery in inner - city surry hills . in 1902 , the company went public as tooheys limited , and commenced brewing lager ( the present - day tooheys new ) in 1930 . in 1955 , the brewery moved west to lidcombe . [ 3 ] in 1967 , tooheys bought competitor miller ' s brewers located in taverner ' s hill , closing that brewery in 1975 . [ 4 ]\nby submitting this form , you agree to the cookie and privacy policy of tooheys ' website .\nlion nathan acquired a 50 % stake in bond ' s natbrew holdings in 1990 , and took total ownership in 1992 . [ 5 ] production of hahn - branded beers was moved from the camperdown hahn brewery to tooheys , some time between 1993 ( lion ' s acquisition of hahn ) and 1999 [ 7 ] ( when hahn brewery was renamed malt shovel brewery ) .\n\u201cit\u2019s also nice for us to be able to pay homage to the tooheys brothers and their darling brewery in this new brew . they came to sydney to have a go at brewing and took a punt on the darling brewery\u2019s success . almost 150 years on , it certainly paid off .\ngold bitter [ 9 ] was formerly tooheys gold , mid - strength , 3 . 0 % abv\ntoohey\u2019s established their standard brewery in albion street near central station . within viewing distance of their main rival tooths , tooheys also built an empire by opening standard breweries across nsw , buying out only three competitors .\nt here\u2019s a new beer at the bar \u2013 tooheys darling pale ale \u2013 the latest offering from tooheys , the iconic beer brand which has proudly produced beers for nsw and southern queensland since 1869 \u2013 over 145 years .\nlion brewery is one of the ten major brewing companies that amalgamate to form new zealand breweries ltd .\njohn thomas toohey and his younger brother , james matthew , join forces and buy the darling brewery in sydney . the brothers begin trading as jt & j toohey and give australia its first taste of tooheys old .\nred bitter [ 8 ] was formerly known as tooheys red , 4 . 0 to 4 . 2 % abv\nthe two others that power approached , malcolm davies and steve guyt , shared chant\u2019s view that castlemaine tooheys was vulnerable .\ntooheys extra dry platinum , launched in 2007 , is a beer with increased alcohol content of 6 . 5 % .\ntooheys taps into pale ale trend . media release at australian brews news , 18 june 2015 . retrieved 12 june 2016\n\u201cwe are very excited about the direction we are taking with tooheys but we haven\u2019t forgotten our inspired origin . all of our packaging now carries the signature of the tooheys brothers , which will ensure their legacy lives on , \u201d said marler .\nwith the family - owned tooheys business being transferred to a limited company , the stag is chosen as the tooheys trademark . the symbol is derived from john toohey ' s favourite hotel , the bald faced stag hotel in leichardt , sydney .\nlion nathan enters the chinese beer market through the purchase of a controlling interest in the taihushui brewery in wuxi .\nmccashins brewery is established by terry mccashin in nelson , new zealand . mac ' s real ale is born .\nthe west end brewery is established by william clark in hindley street , adelaide . west end draught is born .\n\u201cit was quite clear to me as a hotelier that there would be an opportunity to build a brewery . \u201d\nbranching out on his own i left coors to come out to australia to run the tooheys and resch\u2019s breweries and then in \u201983 i tried to start my own small brewery but i couldn\u2019t get the financing for it . after three - and - a - half years in new zealand with steinlager i came back to start the hahn brewery in camperdown . back then the hahn brewery was independent . lion nathan bought us in \u201993 and i became chief brewer for the whole group , but i got sick of flying around all the time so i convinced lion to let me go back to the original small brewery \u2013 the hahn brewery \u2013 and start up a new brewing company , james squire .\nbuilding starts on the hahn brewery , in a converted furniture factory in camperdown , sydney . hahn premium is born .\nstill his research also showed him how little he knew about establishing a brewery , so he set out to learn .\ntaylor was still there in 1985 when bond , having captured both swan and the america\u2019s cup , set sail for castlemaine tooheys .\nblue bitter [ 10 ] was formerly tooheys blue , a low - alcohol\nlite\nversion , 2 . 3 % abv\ntooheys new was launched in 1931 as a crisp , lighterflavoured lager alternative to the \u2018old\u2019 ales that were the norm until refrigerated lager brewing arrived on the scene . the brewery\u2019s darker ale , in time , became known as tooheys old or \u2018black\u2019 and is one of the few surviving ales from this earlier era of colonial brewing . confusingly , the company\u2019s marketing people decided to re - badge new as tooheys draught in the late \u201980s , whether it referred to the brew in bottle , can or off tap .\nfor over 156 years , the west end brewery has been a major player in the state of south australia . this landmark brewery , along with our trademark brand west end draught , has embedded itself into the cultural and economic heritage of south australia .\ncastlemaine tooheys were represented as the appellants in the landmark 1990 case of castlemaine tooheys ltd v south australia , heard by the high court of australia . since the brewery operated outside south australia , but sold its products there , a south australian act amendment , imposing a substantial refund value for non - refillable bottles produced in other states , was ruled to be inconsistent with section 92 of the constitution of australia . due to the significant discriminatory and protectionist financial impacts that they faced , castlemaine tooheys successfully invalidated the law . [ 6 ]\none of toohey\u2019s buys was miller\u2019s brewery . miller\u2019s was one of the few medium scale sydney brewers in the twentieth century to successfully take on toohey\u2019s and tooth & co . with their brewery located on parramatta road at petersham , millers operated a number of hotels and brewed beer from 1951 until 1975 , when toohey\u2019s , who had purchased the brewery in 1967 , closed it . some of the brewery buildings still stand on taverner\u2019s hill at petersham , now bright orange and ironically a miller\u2019s ( no relation ) storage .\ntooth & co\u2019s kent brewery began in 1835 and built itself into an industrial and trade powerhouse . its eventual rival , toohey\u2019s began in 1865 and the third player , reschs arrived in 1890 . these three made brewing an industrial process , building and buying hotels to sell their product ( tied hotels ) and merging with their rivals to knock out competition . tooth & co\u2019s main brewery was located on broadway and between 1920 and 1978 they took over eleven breweries across nsw and victoria . the biggest scalp was the reschs waverly brewery which removed a major competitor but also gave tooth\u2019s a big , established brewery to use . reschs continued to be made by tooth\u2019s at the old brewery on south dowling street until they closed it in 1978 . it is now apartments and the kent brewery was recently demolished .\ncastlemaine tooheys ltd v south australia [ 1990 ] hca 1 , ( 1990 ) 169 clr 436 ( 7 february 1990 ) , high court .\npioneer brewer richard seccombe founds the great northern brewery at khyber pass . he uses the lion from his family crest as its logo .\nin the book swan : history of a brewery , author suzanne welborn recounts a meeting in brisbane between swan\u2019s general manager lloyd zampatti and chairman alan blanckensee and their counterparts at castlemaine to discuss a possible merger in the lead up to the period . the talk came to nothing . welborn\u2019s book also describes an alleged handshake deal that took place in a hotel carpark between zampatti and lloyd hartigan from toohey\u2019s to the effect that they would look at merging if either brewery was threatened . but in mid 1981 , as bond moved to take over the west australian brewery , there was no one to prevent it . by then tooheys was castlemaine tooheys as the potential saviours had made other arrangements and merged in march 1980 .\nmainstream brews have been supplemented in recent years by premium lagers ( both local and overseas brands ) with tooheys old a welcome link to the past .\nby decade\u2019s end bond was gone , with swan and castlemaine tooheys bought out by lion nathan . the hahn brewery and sab followed in the early 90s , while power\u2019s went to join cub , now the foster\u2019s group\u2026but ixl , elders , elliot and kunkel that\u2019s another 2 , 000 words .\ntooheys darling pale ale is available now in 375ml bottles , six - pack , 24 - pack cartons across nsw and southern queensland , and in selected bars .\nlion nathan buys a 50 per cent share in natbrew holdings , which owned alan bond ' s brewing assets in australia \u2013 including castlemaine tooheys and swan brewing .\na present change for tooheys . easy drinking and hippy taste i like from smaller breweries . give little creatures pale ale a run for there money . nice brew .\nearly west australian settler frederick sherwood establishes the original swan brewery , in what is now the suburb of sherwood court in perth . swan draught is born .\n\u201cbernie had really good brewers , he chose a good brewery site there in yatala and very quickly took a big market share in queensland , \u201d hahn says .\nthe merged company ' s products include the tooheys , hahn and xxxx beer brands , as well as the national foods group of companies that now includes the dairy farmers milk brand .\n\u201cthere were 10 members , but only nine companies , \u201d bill says . \u201cthe tenth member represented queensland breweries , the bulimba brewery , which was owned by carlton . \u201d\nafter unsuccessful business ventures in victoria , new zealand and queensland , john settled near lismore : later james had a property near coonamble . about 1869 with w . g . henfrey john set up an auctioneering agency and cordial manufacturing business in castlereagh street , sydney ; the next year the brothers began brewing at the metropolitan brewery and in 1873 they bought the darling brewery in harbour street . in 1876 they moved to new premises on the site of the old albion brewery in elizabeth street and began the standard brewery , employing twenty - six hands . before 1880 imported beer was preferred to the local product , but in the 1880s toohey ' s and tooth ' s beers quickly became popular .\nlion offers an outstanding portfolio of australian beers . iconic trademarks like xxxx , boags and tooheys partner with newer , innovative takes on the category like little creatures , hahn super dry and james squire .\nthe other brewers in the association were carlton and united , tooths , tooheys , castlemaine perkins , tasmanian breweries \u2013 which was boags and cascade , coopers , south australian brewing , swan and courage .\nthe fitzgerald brothers form a partnership with kate quinlan , george gray and robert prendergast with the intent to build a brewery in brisbane . they purchase the failing milton distillery and much of the surrounding land .\ngolden amber in appearance , tooheys darling pale ale delivers a fruity hop aroma and mild bitterness brought on by a unique blend of three hop varieties . malted barley and wheat combine to provide balance and a delicate malt backbone .\nloved it . tried it today at the rainbow beach surf club / rsl celebrating a family event . a great easy drinking pale ale . not too hopped up , just easy going , easy drinking . well done tooheys !\ncreated in response to the rise in popularity of the pale ale style , the easy - to - drink tooheys darling pale ale has been crafted with a non - challenging flavour to make it accessible to new pale ale drinkers .\nmembers of the australian institute of packaging ( aip ) learnt about the brewing process and the packaging of beer , and took a first - hand look at the brewing operations , packaging and warehousing at the brewery .\nnow in sydney most breweries are pub based boutique breweries such as the lord nelson or the macquarie . the only brewery of any size is the malt shovel in annandale , which in coming full circle brews james squire .\ni was also none too concerned about the business of making it . all that mattered was that it was there , and being a born and bred queenslander it had to be xxxx . castlemaine perkins , castlemaine tooheys , it was all xxxx to me . that is until a day in 1985 when everything changed . a new sign adorned the building where the famous mr xxxx used to be . it said \u201cbond brewing\u201d and the address on the cans beside the image of the iconic milton brewery said , \u2018western australia\u2019 .\ndear scratchers , i am trying to find some information on the bas relief sculptures on the parramatta road side of the miller brewery building \u2013 they were created early 1950s . did you come across anything about them preparing this post ? love all your work !\n\u201cbondy created a corporate identity called bond brewing , so the castlemaine sign that was on the front of the brewery came down and a big silver logo went up that said \u2018bond brewing\u2019 and the head office was st georges terrace , perth went on the label . \u201d\nlion is proud to manage australia\u2019s leading beer portfolio , including xxxx , tooheys , hahn , james boag , james squire and little creatures . while we\u2019re best - known for our beers , we also have a range of popular cider brands including 5 seeds , kirin and james squire orchard crush .\nlion nathan acquires the remaining 50 per cent of natbrew holdings . tooheys , castlemaine perkins and the swan brewing company begin operating as independent breweries under the lion nathan umbrella . a year later , lion nathan acquires new south wales boutique brewer , hahn brewing , and the south australian brewing company .\ndouglas myers , acting as chairman of the lion nathan board , sells most of his 16 per cent share in lion nathan to kirin brewery company of japan . kirin goes on to acquire a 45 per cent interest in the company , creating the fourth largest brewing alliance in the world .\nmixing work and play being originally from colorado , i wanted to have a place in the mountains . we got a unit in kosciuszko and put in small brewery , where we make the kosciuszko pale ale . this gives me a good excuse to fish and ski and put a brew through and still call it work .\nanother young brewer at xxxx at the time was ian chant who had joined the brewery in 1978 . ian recalls a heady time when not only the bigger brewers were going through times of change , he says the 80s also saw the rise of the microbrewer as well , and they were looking for people to do their brewing .\nin one of the most successful brand launches in beer history , power\u2019s lager burst upon the market , quickly taking a 10 per cent share in its home market . ironically , the seeds of its downfall were sown in this success . despite a period of intense competition lasting several years , power ended up partnering with cub before selling the brewery in 1992 .\nthe worst thing that happened to qld beer was the acquisition of the local 4x brewery by alan bond . it was a disaster . the best thing was the establishment of the power brewing co and a great beer . unfortunately he sold out to carlton and fourex is owned by an overseas group lion nathan . i believe if our accc was any good it would force these monopolies to divest some of their breweries especially castlemaine .\nbeer was considered a good alternative to the hard liquor . squire was soon followed by john boston who opened in 1795 . however unlike squire who lasted in the business until 1830 , boston was out within a year . but the taste was there and breweries began to open all over sydney . a government run brewery , australia\u2019s first and only opened in 1804 at parramatta ( closed 1805 ) and by 1810 there were nine in total .\nhahn had himself set up a brewery , going to market with his hahn premium lager in march 1988 , six months after power . he too met with immediate success and a swag of awards . however , within months of opening , the 1988 budget came down and fundamentally changed the marketplace adding a 20 per cent sales tax onto the existing excise . keating\u2019s \u201crecession we had to have\u201d followed soon after , the combination seeing off many of the small brewers .\nchoosing beer over oil i started drinking at 18 and started brewing at 25 . i got a phd in chemical and petroleum engineering from colorado school of mines in 1970 . but i discovered you can\u2019t drink oil . the university was just across town from the coors brewery so we used to go there to taste beer \u2013 every university student wants free beer . i discovered i had a very sensitive palate to beer , so that\u2019s when i decided i wanted to stay in that business .\nrecords include journals ; ledgers ; country and and town ledgers ; brewery and office wages books ; minute book of directors ' meetings , 1929 - 1946 ; property manager ' s diary , 1946 - 1950 , brewer ' s diary , 1946 - 1977 ; sales records of bottled beer , wine and spirits ; and portfolio of advertisements produced and assembled by goldberg advertising ( aust . ) pty ltd for the liquor trade council of nsw referendum campaign , including full series of social amenities league , ulva and ltc advertisements , 1946 - 1947 .\nby 1828 there were 10 operating but another ten had been and gone . brewing was a tough business , with lots of competition and a scarcity of fresh ingredients to make a good product . alcohol content often compensated for quality . one such was the beer of burton brewery at parramatta ( 1822 - 1835 ) . the sydney gazette described their brew as being of \u2018 such strength that many who drank of it\u2026soon betrayed that reason was dethroned and madness and folly reigned instead \u2019 . still the breweries tried and by 1884 sydney had its most breweries with 23 , however three large players soon took control of the market .\nwe advise you not to select the ' remember me ' option if your computer may be used by someone under the legal drinking age .\nit\u2019s perfect to enjoy for the weekend bbq when family or friends drop in . you can pair it with anything you put on the barbie including prawns , steak or roast chicken .\ntanya marler , brand director at lion believes this launch is an exciting step for the brand and will be well - received by drinkers . \u201cin 2014 there was a massive 18 . 8 per cent1 growth by volume in pale ale . our new offering shows that we are proud of our heritage , but also want to remain relevant for today\u2019s modern beer drinker .\njust bought a box and very happy with the new brew , hoping it popular and stays on the market . this is now my choice of beer\nwould like to know where i can purchase the new pale ale in broken hill nsw please .\nit should be available in most major bottleshops . it may still be working its way through the distribution chain .\ntried some today . kinda tastes like somebody put some old in my new . not sure what it\u2019s meant to be but isn\u2019t really a pale ale .\nthanks paul \u2013 we have referred the question to lion and will advise when we have a response .\nsave my name , email , and website in this browser for the next time i comment .\nthis site uses akismet to reduce spam . learn how your comment data is processed .\naustralia will have a major new food and drinks group , with shareholders in the brewing company lion nathan approving a full takeover of the company by the japanese company , kirin holdings .\nthe $ 3 . 4 billion deal had already received enough proxy votes to give it 97 . 5 per cent approval before shareholders met this morning to vote on the proposal .\nkirin already owned 47 per cent of lion , and made an offer four months ago worth $ 12 per share to take over the rest .\nthe deal will make the company the biggest single supplier to australia ' s supermarkets .\na new dinosaur has been discovered . but did it walk on two legs or four ?\nif you have inside knowledge of a topic in the news , contact the abc .\nabc teams share the story behind the story and insights into the making of digital , tv and radio content .\nit ' s no surprise the plight of the soccer team has received global media attention . but it does raise some interesting questions about how we extend empathy and concern to people we don ' t know .\nhobart ' s old zoo is famous as being where the last thylacine in captivity died , but in its heyday people could view elephants , zebras , monkeys and even see a girl walking her pet leopard . what happened to the beaumaris zoo ?\nwe ' ve ranked the top 50 wimbledon players over the last 50 years .\npeter sagan is a triple world champion and the most charismatic rider in professional road cycling . he is now the leader of the 2018 tour de france , writes rob arnold .\nthis service may include material from agence france - presse ( afp ) , aptn , reuters , aap , cnn and the bbc world service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced .\nto use this website , cookies must be enabled in your browser . to enable cookies , follow the instructions for your browser below .\nthere is a specific issue with the facebook in - app browser intermittently making requests to websites without cookies that had previously been set . this appears to be a defect in the browser which should be addressed soon . the simplest approach to avoid this problem is to continue to use the facebook app but not use the in - app browser . this can be done through the following steps :\nbefore the cookie settings change will take effect , safari must restart . to restart safari press and hold the home button ( for around five seconds ) until the iphone / ipad display goes blank and the home screen appears .\na note about relevant advertising : we collect information about the content ( including ads ) you use across this site and use it to make both advertising and content more relevant to you on our network and other sites . this is also known as online behavioural advertising . you can find out more about our policy and your choices , including how to opt - out here .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 strict / / en\nurltoken\nsubscribe to our free newsletter for up to the minute info from australia ' s best value travel guides .\n\u00a9 2010 explore australia publishing . all rights reserved . no part of this site may be reproduced without written permission .\nwe ' re working on some great new features for breweries . get started and . . .\nborn in the sunshine state back in 1878 , today the xxxx trademark can boast not only over 135 years of brewing excellence but also australia\u2019s number 1 beer in xxxx gold . brewed at 3 . 5 % , xxxx gold is the easy drinking beer that\u2019s big on taste , and we think best matched with big blue skies , sun - drenched days , good chats and great mates ! this year also marks the 90th birthday of xxxx bitter \u2013 first brewed back in 1924 by william \u2018bill\u2019 leitner and today known as a big - hearted , full flavoured lager that stands tall and proud for queensland quality . xxxx summer bright lager rounds out the portfolio ; a refreshing full strength , low carb beer that always looks on the bright side .\nthe hahn brewers have developed a range of quality beers to be enjoyed by modern australians . using the finest quality , natural ingredients , combined with the very latest in brewing technology , our beers are brewed for superior taste and quality .\ninspired by tales of legendary australian outdoorsmen , iron jack is the story of a man who embraces the freedom and challenge of this hot , rugged country . he built his reputation on his conquests in the wild and by spinning a good yarn over a cold beer , while sharing a generous feast of his day\u2019s catch . iron jack is a 3 . 5 % mid - strength lager brewed with our hot , rugged climate in mind . give it a whiff and you\u2019ll pick up a little bit of hop aroma \u2013 give it a gulp and you\u2019ll see the bitterness has been kept low so you get maximum refreshment , to crush your thirst .\njames boag understood that there\u2019s nothing on earth quite like tasmania\u2019s natural purity . which means there are no other beers quite like james boag\u2019s . the brand\u2019s history stretches back to 1881 , when on the banks of the esk river in launceston , james boag and son established their tradition of brewing excellence .\na west australia icon , emu brands have been enjoyed by west australians for over 150 years & still enjoy a loyal following in the state .\nswan draught is proudly brewed for western australian tastes & has been since its first drop in 1857 .\ninsulated packaging made from wool has given a sydney - based ready meals company a profitable point of difference .\ntraditional categories are converging , and foods and nutritional supplements are merging , as companies become savvier about the role of functional foods in easing global health problems .\nthe world health organisation has released a report stating that coffee works to prevent some cancers rather than acting as a carcinogen , as was previously thought .\npackaging news ( pkn ) is the magazine for australia ' s packaging industry .\nformed by the amalgamation of some of australia and new zealand\u2019s most celebrated food and beverage companies , lion has a rich local heritage .\npura becomes australia ' s first and only national milk brand when national foods ' new crestmead milk plant is opened . a new milk plant at salisbury ( sa ) and a new cream plant at chelsea ( vic ) are also opened .\nnational foods announces plans to enter the queensland milk market with the construction of a plant at crestmead . the dairy foods plant at morwell opens .\nthe remainder of new zealand breweries takes on the name lion breweries . after 15 years as managing director then chief executive officer , douglas myers is appointed chairman of the lion nathan board .\nnational foods secures the rights to manufacture and distribute yoplait fresh dairy food products in australia .\nmasters dairy in west australia is acquired . national foods gains leadership of the national market milk sector .\nnational foods is listed on the australian stock exchange . the just juice brand is acquired .\nlion nathan is formed when new zealand ' s largest retailer , ld nathan & co , merges with brewer , wine and spirit manufacturer and hotel operator , lion breweries .\ncampbell & ehrenfried sells shares in new zealand wines and spirits and purchase a 20 per cent share in lion breweries .\ndairy farmers invests in an ultra high temperature ( uht ) production line . the long - life uht milk was a great success and the dairy farmers business gained an immediate market in the hotel and airline industry .\nbrian croser establishes petaluma in south australia and makes the first petaluma wine , a riesling from a goulburn valley vineyard .\nnew zealand wines & spirits is formed through a 50 / 50 joint venture by campbell & ehrenfried and new zealand breweries .\nspeight ' s is taken off the market , but reintroduced after public outcry .\nthe lindner family establish st hallett in australia ' s best known wine region , the barossa valley .\nthe first caricature of mr . fourex appears in an advertisement . xxxx bitter is born .\nby the start of the 1920s , the dairy farmers co - operative was receiving , processing and selling nearly 23 million litres ( five million gallons ) of milk a year .\nthe dairy farmers co - operative milk co . was formed on january 15 1900 . sixty five stakeholders , many of them dairy farmers from the new south wales illawarra region , came together and agreed to run the new organisation on ' true co - operative lines ' . the co - operative would help these early farmers to work together to effectively market their milk and butter directly to consumers in the city .\nld nathan established as a trading company in russell , new zealand and moved to auckland soon after .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\njohn thomas toohey ( 1839 - 1903 ) and james matthew toohey ( 1850 - 1895 ) , brewers , were the sons of matthew toohey ( d . 1892 ) , businessman , and his wife honora ( d . 1878 ) , n\u00e9e hall . john thomas was born on 26 april 1839 at limerick , ireland , and was taken to melbourne by his parents in 1841 . his father bought town lots and settled many irish families in victoria . one of the founders of the st patrick ' s society in melbourne , he was a political ally of ( sir ) john o ' shanassy and ( sir ) charles gavan duffy . in the 1860s he was forced to sell at a loss ; in 1866 he went to new south wales and lived in virtual retirement . james matthew was born on 18 march 1850 in melbourne : he is said to have been named after fr matthew , the irish apostle of temperance .\nvice - president of the licensed victuallers ' association , in 1886 james was appointed to the royal commission on the excessive use of intoxicating drink , but withdrew when he felt the balance between local and anti - local optionists was upset . in evidence to the commission he said that ' the system of shouting ' was the cause of all the excessive drinking in the colony and that beer was less injurious to health than ' the ardent spirits ' . he approved of the tied - house system and maintained that the 830 public houses in the sydney metropolitan licensing district were not an excessive number , though there were a few too many in certain areas of the city .\nfor health reasons john went on a world tour with his family in 1902 . he died suddenly in chicago on 5 may 1903 and was buried in the catholic section of rookwood cemetery , sydney . on 26 august 1871 at st mary ' s cathedral he had married sarah doheny who died in 1891 survived by two sons and three daughters . toohey was survived by his second wife , a widow annie mary murphy , n\u00e9e egan , whom he had married in auckland , new zealand . his estate was sworn for probate at \u00a3275 , 215 .\ng . p . walsh , ' toohey , john thomas ( 1839\u20131903 ) ' , australian dictionary of biography , national centre of biography , australian national university , urltoken published first in hardcopy 1976 , accessed online 10 july 2018 .\nthis manuscript collection is awaiting further processing . usually 5 working days notice is required for access . please submit your request through ask a librarian\nhotels - - new south wales . hotels - - australian capital territory . business records - - new south wales . brewing industry - - new south wales - - records and correspondence .\nsydneysiders , on the whole , like a drink . a frosty beer after a hard day\u2019s work or a cold kb on the hill at henson park watching the jets is a good thing . but where in sydney do these beers come from ? well in terms of brewing , not many places anymore .\nthis was not always the case of course . sydney has a long history of brewing beer with the first brewer , james squire starting in 1793 . squire was a convict who was allowed to brew beer to supplement the colonial rum rations .\nif you want to read more about sydney breweries you can have a look at keith deutsher\u2019s the breweries of australia : a history ( lothian books 1999 ) , where much of the above came from .\nmark d and laila e , two sydney historians scratching the surface of the city . . .\ndo you by chance have contact info for keith deutsher ? we have been trying to contact him for months now regarding permission to reproduce a publication of his . if you have it , it would be much appreciated if you could send it .\nadena , sorry about the delay but we don\u2019t have a contact for keith either . good luck\nprivacy & cookies : this site uses cookies . by continuing to use this website , you agree to their use . to find out more , including how to control cookies , see here : cookie policy\nin english , explain why you ' re giving this rating . your review must discuss the place ' s attributes and your overall impression in order to indicate that you have legitimately visited the place . nonconstructive reviews may be removed without notice and action may be taken on your account .\nfounded in 1996 , beeradvocate ( ba ) is your go - to resource for beer .\nbeeradvocate is a proud supporter of independent craft brewers . we encourage you to # seektheseal and drink independent beer .\nyou must have javascript enabled in your browser to utilize the functionality of this website .\nmaking a purchase could not be easier . just browse our catalogue , and click on any items that you wish to buy and put them into the basket .\nbeers of europe ltd are completely dedicated to your total satisfaction . as a company we are entirely dependent on our customers and welcome . . .\nthis websites use cookies . by continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies .\neight years ago matt kirkegaard sought an interview with alan bond to get his recollections about the heady days of brewing in the 1980s . he wasn\u2019t able to obtain the interview , and with the news today of alan bond\u2019s death won\u2019t get the chance . here though is an article he wrote about those days that touches on alan bond\u2019s influence on brewing the continues today\u2026\nreaching the legal drinking age in the 80s , i was more concerned with the volume than the quality of beer available . there weren\u2019t too many decisions to be made in my salad days of beer drinking . none of this mid - strength , imported , low - carb , nonsense . jug or stubby was about it .\nfourth generation brewer bill cooper had become the managing director of the family company in 1977 . bill recalls that at the start of the 80s there were 10 members of the industry group , australian associated brewers .\nthere had been much speculation in the late 70s about the possible purchase of many of the major breweries and swan brewing was not immune . during 1980 robert holmes a court bought up two million shares \u2013 three per cent of the company \u2013 and by december 1980 alan bond\u2019s residential developments pty ltd also owned over 10 per cent of the company .\nwith concerns about takeovers rife , much talk in the industry was spent planning how to forestall outside takeovers . it seems the brewers figured that it was better to unite than fall to outsiders .\nlion nathan\u2019s bill taylor was brewing at castlemaine in brisbane at the time and recalls the merger taking place with little fanfare .\nthere may have been little fanfare but bill says that the mergers were an important part of the evolution of australia\u2019s brewing business .\n\u201cit was a merger between two significant brewing companies in queensland and new south wales , \u201d bill says .\n\u201cthere was synergy there . castlemaine was selling beer 2 , 000 kilometres north in cairns but not 100 kilometres south in tweed heads . \u201d\n\u201cback then that was the biggest takeover in australian corporate history , \u201d bill says now . \u201cit was more than a billion dollars , and there had never been a billion dollar deal in australian business at that time . \u201d\nat the time , the deal shook up the brewing world \u2013 or at least the world of beer drinkers . for taylor it shows how ingrained our beers were in our psyche then .\n\u201cit\u2019s interesting , people wouldn\u2019t care about that sort of change if it was a pair of shoes , a camera or a washing machine or a refrigerator . if it was petrol no one would care , \u201d he muses .\n\u201cbut for some reason beer really has this emotional connection with people , or at least it did . i\u2019m not sure if it does any more , but it did . \u201d\n\u201ci got invited to join a number of start - ups in the 80s but i guess i recognised that you can have a passion for brewing , but at the end of the day it\u2019s a unit cost business , \u201d he said .\n\u201cmy gut told me that a lot of people were going to go out there and get small breweries , pub breweries , up and running and were not going to succeed . \u201d he declined the offers .\nstill , he harboured some reservations about the new brewing monoliths that were forming , including his employer .\n\u201ci had the feeling at the time that a lot of people in the company thought castlemaine had an unassailable position , but my personal view was this wasn\u2019t the case .\n\u201ci felt that there was a time for change and that time was not too far away . \u201d\nas power describes it , he had several hotels in queensland from far north in the cape right down to the gold coast and he sold xxxx . he is matter of fact in describing the situation faced by hoteliers at the time .\n\u201cyou basically did what you were told , \u201d he says . \u201cif you were a lessee of a hotel , you didn\u2019t sell the opposition beer , there\u2019s no question about that .\n\u201cin those days if you were with a tied house , that was all you sold . you only sold exactly what castlemaine perkins gave you . \u201d\nconditions got even tougher just before christmas 1985 when castlemaine changed the terms of credit it extended to hoteliers from 30 days to seven , with cub following suit a week later .\n\u201cit almost sent a large number of hoteliers to the wall . it was absolutely devastating , as you can imagine , at christmas when you had your big buy in and were relying on 30 days credit . \u201d\nit was the last straw for power who resolved to do something about it .\nlearning that philippines brewer san miguel had a small brewing plant in storage on guam that they weren\u2019t going to go ahead with , he made inquiries of the company . it turned out that the plant had been badly stored and the equipment damaged and worthless . still , his investigations showed him two things . there was a lot of equipment out there and , more importantly , there was a market .\n\u201cit became quite clear to me that there was a lot of discontent in the marketplace . hoteliers and others were angry , frustrated and didn\u2019t like the company , or both companies in fact . \u201d\nhe contacted andrew crook , former head brewer at xxxx and a man power describes as the doyen of australian brewers . crook put him in contact with a dream team of international brewers and three young employees at castlemaine .\nsuddenly ian chant , the man who had been refusing an increasing number of offers to start breweries because of concerns about their viability , got an offer he couldn\u2019t refuse .\n\u201cmost of these people had maybe a couple of million dollars at the absolute maximum , and they thought they could do it on a shoestring , \u201d he said .\n\u201cwhen this one with bernie came up , suddenly we had a situation where you had a hotelier who had a number of distribution outlets , but more to the point he had a plan to secure funds . \u201d\n\u201cwhen bernie had a talk to us we shared the vision and we had the same feeling about what was going to happen in the industry .\n\u201cand we decided that we were going to play a part in it . \u201d\n\u201cthe facts are that we ran out of beer , literally on the first day , and never caught up , \u201d is how power describes the situation .\n\u201cwhat we should have done was focussed on our state so we could supply it properly and manage it properly . \u201d\npower\u2019s assessment is backed up by another of the 80s\u2019 brewing mavericks who drew swords against the might of the large breweries , chuck hahn .\n\u201cif bernie had been less ambitious he could have become the leading queensland brewer , but he wanted to take on the nation . \u201dcover _ powers . jpg\nthis era of beer and brewing cannot truly be captured in such a short space . the histories of beers are also the histories of people , and they are compelling stories . but what is the legacy of the period ?\n\u201ci think from the consumer\u2019s point of view it\u2019s opened up the country , there\u2019s a wider variety of beers available to the consumer \u2013 all that occurred opened up the markets , \u201d he says .\n\u201cwe used to sell beer in cairns , but we wouldn\u2019t sell it past tweed heads . i don\u2019t know why . was it the fear of the parochial consumer , did we think that new south welshmen wouldn\u2019t drink a fourex ?\n\u201call that\u2019s sort of broken down now and the turning point seemed to be the 80s , so the consumer i think has been the big winner . \u201d\nian chant sees the social changes that took place , but he also looks at the period with a pride common to all who worked on the power\u2019s project ."]}
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", "topic": 34}], "title": "knight capital group", "paragraphs": ["knight capital group and ise announce knight\u2019s purchase of competitive market maker trading rights on ise . knight capital group .\nthe company was founded in 1995 under the name knight / trimark group and was renamed knight trading group in 2000 and later renamed knight capital group in 2005 .\npress release of knight capital group , inc . issued on august 2 , 2012\npress release of knight capital group , inc . issued on august 2 , 2012\nkellogg capital markets was named dmm for knight capital group on 25 may 2010 and charles schwab on 5 march 2010 .\nknight ' s non - u . s . broker - dealer subsidiaries are knight capital europe limited and knight capital asia limited .\ntraders work at a knight capital group inc . post on the floor of the new york stock exchange .\nknight capital group ( kcg ) was behind a series of bizarre moves in otherwise thinly traded stocks early wednesday .\nknight capital group to transfer listing to nyse , cross - list on nyse euronext . benzinga / pr newswire .\na teetering knight capital group announced a $ 400 million deal on monday with a group of investors that keeps the company in business , but comes at a huge cost to investors .\nberkeley point capital is the leading source of capital solutions for multifamily owners and operators .\nknight will merge knight capital markets llcand knight libertas llc into knight equity markets , l . p . , which will be renamed knight capital americas , l . p . similarly , knight will merge knight bondpoint , inc . and knight direct llc into knight clearing services llc , which will be renamed knight execution & clearing services llc .\nforms successor subsidiaries knight capital americas , l . p . and knight execution & clearing services llc\ntom joyce , chairman and chief executive officer , knight capital group , said this was the best possible deal his firm could get under the circumstances .\nknight capital group is to acquire kellogg capital markets ' designated and lead market maker businesses , which make markets in approximately 800 nyse and nyse amex listed securities and 322 nyse arca exchange - traded funds .\nthe knight capital group announced on thursday that it lost $ 440 million when it sold all the stocks it accidentally bought wednesday morning because a computer glitch .\nknight capital group is to acquire kellogg capital markets\u2019 designated and lead market maker businesses , which make markets in approximately 800 nyse and nyse amex listed securities and 322 nyse arca exchange - traded funds ( etfs ) .\n[ \u2026 ] one of the infamous story is of knight capital group\u2019s deployment fiasco and continued lack of action . link for more details : urltoken [ \u2026 ]\nknight insurance group is a provider of capital support and underwriting capability for niche insurance program business . knight partners with mga and program administrators to distribute admitted and non - admitted programs through knight specialty insurance company and knightbrook insurance company .\nknight is part of the $ 6 billion , privately held hankey group of companies , a los angeles - based financial services group comprised of seven operating companies with 2 , 300 employees .\nknight capital group ( nyse euronext : kcg ) is a global financial services firm that provides access to the capital markets across multiple asset classes to a broad network of clients , including buy - and sell - side firms , and corporations . knight is headquartered in\njoyce\u2019s effort came a day before the company said it would book a $ 440 million loss from the software snafu , necessitating a $ 400 million capital injection that came monday from a group of investors including jefferies group inc .\nwhen it comes to lethal bugs , the computer glitch that set fire to $ 440 million of knight capital group ' s funds last wednesday ranks right up there with the tsetse fly .\n, chairman and chief executive officer , knight capital group .\nrationalizing the u . s . corporate structure is a move toward simplifying the organization and presentation of the client offering .\nknight capital group was created in january 2000 resulting from the knight / trimark group , inc . and roundtable partners , llc [ 2 ] . nite is headquartered in jersey city , nj and employs 868 full - time employees with 10 % in the united kingdom and the remainder in the united states . [ 3 ]\nknight capital group was launched in 1995 as knight / trimark group as a trade execution provider serving global national and regional broker - dealers , online brokers , funds , trusts and endowments . [ 2 ] the firm began trading on the nasdaq exchange in 1998 , changed its name two years later to knight trading group and then again to knight capital group in 2005 . [ 3 ] its global markets ( trade execution ) division , knight securities , has headquarters in jersey city , nj and offices in 11 other u . s . cities plus london and singapore , while its asset management ( deephaven ) division is headquartered in minnetonka , mn with offices in hong kong and london .\nthe level of trading activity was off the charts and at the center of it all was knight capital .\n( reuters ) - knight capital group kcg . n reported a third - quarter net loss due to a glitch on august 1 that forced the electronic trader to take on additional investors to avoid bankruptcy .\nj . v . b . financial group , llc member finra , sipc all rights reserved .\ncorrection : august 2 , 2012 an earlier home page headline about the knight capital group developments referred incorrectly to the company as a hedge fund . it is , as the article correctly notes , a trading firm .\na trader works at the knight capital group inc . booth on the floor of the new york stock exchange ( nyse ) in new york , u . s . , on tuesday , aug . 7 , 2012 .\nnew york ( reuters ) - knight capital group inc looks set to enter into a $ 400 million financing deal with a group of investors , allowing the trading firm to open its doors monday after a crippling $ 440 million loss , although it will come at a steep cost to shareholders , sources familiar with the situation said .\njersey city , new jersey ( august 2 , 2012 ) \u0096 knight capital group , inc . ( nyse euronext : kcg ) today provided an update on the august 1 , 2012 disruption to routing in nyse - listed securities .\nkellogg capital markets is a subsidiary of kellogg group , a privately - held financial services organisation which also operates an institutional broker - dealer servicing customers across a range of securities and services .\nknight capital group is an american global financial services firm engaging in market making , electronic execution , and institutional sales and trading . in 2012 knight was the largest trader in us equities with market share of around 17 % on each the nyse and nasdaq . knight\u2019s electronic trading group ( etg ) managed an average daily trading volume of more than 3 . 3 billion trades daily , trading over 21 billion dollars\u2026daily . that\u2019s no joke !\nara focuses exclusively on the brokerage , financing and capital sourcing of multihousing properties .\nnkf capital markets sells delray beach medical office building for $ 9 . 75 million\nthe capital lifeline is coming from investors that include private equity firm blackstone group , chicago market - maker getco - in which private equity firm general atlantic is a shareholder - as well as financial services firms td ameritrade , stifel nicolas , jefferies group inc and stephens inc , according to the sources .\n[ \u2026 ] knight capital group hier ein blogeintrag was ( technisch ) schief lief : urltoken \u2026utionary - tale / ( eigentlich das selbe wie lancelot bereits vor 2 1 / 2 jahren geschrieben hat . ich hab ' s trotzdem [ \u2026 ]\nwashington ( marketwatch ) \u2014 knight capital group inc . was forced to keep more than 100 bad trades that sent the market - maker near the edge of bankruptcy because of securities and exchange commission rules adopted after the 2010 \u2018flash crash . \u2019\nknight capital group ( nyse euronext : kcg ) is a global financial services firm that provides access to the capital markets across multiple asset classes to a broad network of clients , including broker - dealers , institutions and corporations . knight is headquartered in jersey city , n . j . with a global presence across the americas , europe , and the asia pacific regions . for further information about knight , please visit urltoken .\nknight capital ' s computer bug cost the firm $ 440 million , making it one of history ' s most expensive software glitches .\non dec . 8 , 2009 , knight capital group announced that knight equity markets , l . p . would become a competitive market maker ( cmm ) on ise \u2019s options exchange effective in the first quarter of 2010 . knight purchased ten cmm trading rights from td options , llc that cover every options class listed on that exchange . [ 4 ]\non aug . 3 , 2012 , shares of knight capital group inc . soared 65 percent in afternoon trading after td ameritrade holding corp . said it would resume routing client trades to knight in a sign that customer confidence in the jersey city - based market - making firm was returning . [ 10 ]\nknight capital group ( nyse euronext : kcg ) is a global financial services firm that provides access to the capital markets across multiple asset classes to a broad network of clients , including buy - and sell - side firms , and corporations . knight is headquartered in jersey city , n . j . with a growing global presence across the americas , europe , and the asia pacific region . for further information about knight , please visit urltoken .\nmr . zucker brings more than 17 years of industry experience to jvb financial in high yield and distressed trading . most recently mr . zucker served as a high yield and distressed trader at the brownstone investment group . previously mr . zucker held the same position at knight capital group , and built morgan stanley smith barney\u2019s special situations group , focusing on providing the top fixed income - producing financial advisors with trade ideas and execution . mr . zucker has a bachelor of arts in history from williams college .\nknight capital group , inc . ( nasdaq : nite ) is a leading financial services firm that provides electronic and voice access to the capital markets across multiple asset classes for buy - side , sell - side and corporate clients , and asset management for institutions and private clients . our global markets business offers superior execution quality through natural liquidity , capital facilitation and trading technology , with comprehensive products and services that support the capital formation process . our asset management business , deephaven capital management , is a global multi - strategy alternative investment manager focused on delivering attractive risk - adjusted returns with low correlation to the broader markets . more information about knight can be found at urltoken\ntoday , knight ' s press release says that the company ' s capital base has been\nseverely impacted\nbut that\nthe company ' s broker / dealer subsidiaries are in full compliance with their net capital requirements .\njersey city , n . j . , aug . 2 , 2012 / prnewswire / - - knight capital group , inc . ( nyse euronext : kcg ) today provided an update on the august 1 , 2012 disruption to routing in nyse - listed securities .\nnkf capital markets sells lake city shopping center and land outparcel for $ 18 . 25 million\nnkf capital markets arranges $ 18 . 3m sale of shopping center , outparcel in north florida\ndays later , with the future of knight in jeopardy , several companies stepped in with a $ 400 million investment to keep it afloat . the investors included blackstone group lp (\nknight capital group was a firm offering market - making and trade execution to broker - dealers and institutional investors . it was acquired by getco in the summer of 2013 after a technology problem caused knight to lose $ 440 million in one day . the merged entity was re - named kcg holdings inc . [ 1 ]\nshares of knight capital closed down 63 percent , at $ 2 . 58 , on thursday . on wednesday , the shares fell 32 percent .\nknight capital ' s board met in the final months of 2012 to assess takeover offers from getco llc and virtu financial llc . [ 12 ]\n\u201cthey really are handcuffed to knight , \u201d a source with knowledge of td ameritrade\u2019s arrangements with knight said .\nkirk kellogg , chief executive officer of kellogg group , said , \u201cunder knight\u2019s management , i am confident in the long - term success of our employees and our listed companies . \u201d\n. although the company ' s capital base has been severely impacted , the company ' s broker / dealer subsidiaries are in full compliance with their net capital requirements . knight will continue its trading and market making activities at the commencement of trading today . the company is actively pursuing its strategic and financing alternatives to strengthen its capital base .\nsource knight capital group , inc . contact : margaret wyrwas , senior managing director , corporate communications & investor relations , + 1 - 201 - 557 - 6954 , mwyrwas @ urltoken ; or kara fitzsimmons , director , media relations , + 1 - 201 - 356 - 1523 , kfitzsimmons @ urltoken ; or jonathan mairs , vice president , corporate communications , + 1 - 201 - 356 - 1529 , jmairs @ urltoken , all of knight capital group , inc . / / web site : http : / / www . urltoken / ( nite )\neven if knight receives the capital injection , it will have to persuade clients to resume trading with it and identify the reasons behind the software glitch .\nthat ' s when investors blackstone group , td ameritrade , getco and stifel nicolaus stepped in and bought $ 400 million of 2 % convertible preferred stock . the deal can get them roughly 267 million common shares at about $ 1 . 50 apiece . that ' s a big blow to knight capital group shareholders who will see their stock diluted but it ' s a better alternative than , say , bankruptcy .\n( nyse euronext : kcg ) today announced the consolidation of u . s . broker - dealer subsidiaries into two entities , knight capital americas , l . p . and knight execution & clearing services llc , effective\nlast week a trading system error hit knight capital so hard that there was talk of a possible bankruptcy . the algorithmic error caused erratic trading activity and left the firm with billions of dollars in unwanted securities . goldman sachs stepped in first and helped knight unwind those positions but the firm still needed a capital infusion .\nfnfv announces $ 47 . 4 million additional capital investment in ceridian | fidelity national financial , inc .\na knight capital logo is seen on a trader ' s jacket on the floor of the new york stock exchange august 1 , 2012 . reuters / brendan mcdermid\nknight capital group said the problem was triggered when it installed new trading software , which resulted in the company sending numerous erroneous orders in 140 stocks listed in the new york stock exchange . those orders were behind some sudden swings in stock prices and surging trading volume shortly after the market opened on wednesday .\nthe publicly traded market - making firm knight capital group owns 51 percent of deephaven , with the rest in the hands of three senior partners , matthew nunn , colin smith and shailesh vasundhra . the senior partners bought back a 49 percent stake in deephaven from knight last january . provisions of that deal call for knight to receive virtually all of the proceeds from the sale to stark , according to a person close to the firm .\n[ \u2026 ] was \u201c45 minutes of hell\u201d . on august 1st 2012 , knight capital went from having $ 365 million in available cash to $ 460 million [ \u2026 ]\ntraders from knight capital watch ceo thomas joyce give a television interview from the company ' s post on the floor of the new york stock exchange august 2 , 2012 .\nknight has traded out of its entire erroneous trade position , which has resulted in a realized pre - tax loss of approximately $ 440 million . although the company\u0092s capital base has been severely impacted , the company\u0092s broker / dealer subsidiaries are in full compliance with their net capital requirements . knight will continue its trading and market making activities at the commencement of trading today . the company is actively pursuing its strategic and financing alternatives to strengthen its capital base .\nin february , bgc announces the successful completion of its tender offer for the shares of gfi group that it does not own . gfi group is a leading intermediary and provider of trading technologies and support services to the global otc and listed markets . this transaction represents the largest acquisition in bgc\u2019s history .\nnew york , ny ( may 29 , 2018 ) \u2014 newmark group , inc . ( nasdaq : nmrk ) ( \u201cnewmark\u201d or \u201cthe . . .\n[ \u2026 ] because it helps us deal with deploy\u00adment risks and move away from the big - bang deploy\u00adments asso\u00adci\u00adated with mono\u00adlithic sys\u00adtems ( a case in point being the knight cap\u00adi\u00adtal group tragedy ) . [ \u2026 ]\nkellogg group is a privately - held , financial services organization which operates a leading market maker , and an institutional broker - dealer servicing customers across a broad spectrum of securities and services through its subsidiaries kellogg capital markets , llc and kellogg partners institutional services , llc .\n.\nthe array of participants in this capital infusion underscores knight ' s critical role in the capital markets . with our financial position strengthened and liquidity restored , we will continue to provide clients with trading in a broad range of securities , high - quality execution and outstanding client service .\nknight capital americas , l . p . and knight execution & clearing services llc are registered with the sec and are members of finra and other sros . in addition , knight ' s u . s . broker - dealers are members of all major domestic exchanges and marketplaces covering stocks , options and futures .\nknight has traded out of its entire erroneous trade position , which has resulted in a realized pre - tax loss of approximately $ 440 million . although the company ' s capital base has been severely impacted , the company ' s broker / dealer subsidiaries are in full compliance with their net capital requirements . knight will continue its trading and market making activities at the commencement of trading today . the company is actively pursuing its strategic and financing alternatives to strengthen its capital base .\nthat left knight scrambling for financing . it got lucky and found it . but dan seiver , a finance professor at san diego state university says there ' s still something to be learned from the knight capital fiasco despite its relatively organized rescue .\nthe losses are threatening the stability of the firm , which is based in jersey city . in its statement , knight capital said its capital base , the money it uses to conduct its business , had been \u201cseverely impacted\u201d by the event and that it was \u201cactively pursuing its strategic and financing alternatives . \u201d\ninvestors are obviously worried , and knight even acknowledges ( also in the press release ) that it ' s\nactively pursuing its strategic and financing alternatives to strengthen its capital base .\nknight capital group , inc . ( nyse euronext : kcg ) today announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire kellogg capital markets ' ( kellogg ) designated and lead market maker businesses , which make markets in approximately 800 nyse and nyse amex listed securities and 322 nyse arca exchange traded funds ( etfs ) . knight anticipates that it will assume kellogg ' s responsibilities across its entire portfolio of nyse - , nyse arca - and nyse amex - listed securities as well as kellogg ' s participation in the nyse amex utp program .\nknight also announced that edgetrade ' s algorithms , including smart order execution , benchmark and participation strategies , are now available on its broker - neutral trading platform knight direct . further , knight will change the name of knight direct , which provides clients with access to liquidity by means of multiple destinations across multiple asset classes , to knight direct ems\u2122 .\njersey city , n . j . , march 30 , 2010 / prnewswire via comtex / - - knight capital group , inc . ( nasdaq : nite ) , today announced that it has agreed to acquire urban financial group , inc . , a privately - held , independent mortgage company . an originator of direct and brokered residential mortgage loans , urban financial is a major provider of home equity conversion mortgages ( hecm ) , or reverse mortgages , in the u . s . terms of the acquisition were not disclosed .\nknight capital group , inc . ( nasdaq : nite ) is global financial services firm that provides market access and trade execution services across multiple asset classes to buy - and sell - side firms . knight ' s hybrid market model features complementary electronic and voice trade execution services in global equities and fixed income as well as foreign exchange , futures and options . the firm is the leading source of liquidity in u . s . equities by share volume . knight also offers capital markets services to corporate issuers . knight is headquartered in jersey city , nj with a growing global presence across north america , europe and the asia - pacific region . for more information , please go to urltoken .\nknight capital touts its significance in the world of high - frequency trading . earlier this year , the firm announced that it had enhanced its\nsumo algorithm\nto execute trades even faster .\nif the climax of knight capital ' s ( nyse : kcg ) story is a piece of trading software going disastrously haywire , the beginning was the trading giant trying to defend its turf .\nwe ' re extremely pleased to join knight as the enhanced capital will allow urban financial to increase origination activities and expand the product offering . we look forward to working with knight ' s fixed income team to build hmbs issuance ,\nmr . hendershot said .\nmr . moore has more than 14 years of industry experience in high yield and distressed trading . most recently mr . moore served as a high yield and distressed trader at the brownstone investment group . previously mr . moore worked in dealer sales at knight capital group , as well as worked for morgan stanley smith barney in new york , san francisco and the u . k . , assisting the firm\u2019s broker - dealers and private bank clients with fixed income solutions . mr . moore has a bachelor of arts in economics from williams college .\n[ \u2026 ] 2014 , a company called knight capital lost $ 440 million in 45 minutes and disrupted the stock market , all due to a failed deployment . due to technical debt [ \u2026 ]\nwith the knight capital disruption , more than 20 stocks were involved . the nyse and nyse mkt said it cancelled trades in six stocks because they were 30 % or more away from reference price .\nknight capital faces a $ 440 million pre - tax loss and its stock opened 53 % lower at today ' s open after an algorithmic glitch sent almost 150 stocks wild at yesterday ' s open .\non may 12 , 2010 , knight capital group announced the pending transfer of its listing of common stock to the new york stock exchange ( nyse ) , as well as the cross - listing of its common stock on the professional segment of the paris market of nyse euronext . knight ' s common stock began trading on nyse euronext in the u . s . and paris under ticker symbol\nkcg\non may 25 , 2010 . [ 5 ]\n\u201cthe kellogg acquisition is a natural extension of two of our already successful businesses : electronic market making and etf trading , \u201d said thomas joyce , chairman and ceo of knight capital group . \u201cwe are excited to further our partnership with the nyse euronext , a prominent global brand . we also look forward to continuing the strong and meaningful relationships that kellogg has built with its listed companies . \u201d\non the other hand , thanks to the new investors , knight is still a going concern today . as tom joyce told cnbc not long after the investment was announced ,\nour financial footing is arguably better than it was . as far as i ' m concerned it ' s business as usual at knight capital group .\nand not only does knight have a shot at recovery , but it ' s taking that shot with a bunch of deep - pocketed investors behind it and one of its key customers ' ceos on its board .\nabout micromega securities proprietary limited founded in 1991 , micromega securities proprietary limited offers interdealer brokerage services in fixed income , rates and foreign exchange products via its three operating subsidiaries : ttsa securities ( pty ) ltd , sa international & capital market brokers ( pty ) ltd and micromega africa money brokers ( pty ) ltd . the group operates from its office in johannesburg . ttsa securities and sa international & capital market brokers are regulated in south africa by the johannesburg stock exchange . sa international & capital market brokers and micromega africa money brokers are approved by the south african reserve bank for fx trading .\n: kcg ) is a global financial services firm that provides access to the capital markets across multiple asset classes to a broad network of clients , including broker - dealers , institutions and corporations . knight is headquartered in\n( ap ) \u0097 it ' s turning out to be one costly glitch . a technical problem that briefly threw dozens of stocks into chaos wednesday will cost knight capital group $ 440 million , the trading firm said thursday . knight ' s own stock plunged for a second day , erasing 75 percent of its value in two days . the company also said it is pursuing ways to raise money to fund the expense , raising questions about the firm ' s viability . and at least two financial institutions announced they had halted trading with knight , at least temporarily .\nin case you missed it , shortly after the opening bell rang yesterday there were some wild swings in a bunch of nyse - listed stocks caused by a trading glitch at knight capital ' s market - making desk .\nknight board said meeting next week to study getco , virtu offers . bloomberg .\nkirk kellogg , chief executive officer of kellogg group , said ,\ni am pleased that knight will be able to continue kellogg ' s market making tradition on the new york stock exchange . knight is a well - respected , innovative firm that shares a strong commitment to delivering superior trade execution services . under knight ' s management , i am confident in the long - term success of our employees and our listed companies .\n[ \u2026 ] are yet to see that it will bring value to them and their customers businesses . the story about how knight\u2019s electronic trading group ( etg ) lost nearly $ 400 million in about 45 minutes , where the fault was placed with their deployment [ \u2026 ]\nthe closing of the acquisition is subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals . the acquisition is expected to be cash flow positive immediately following the close and accretive to earnings per share in 2010 . upon the close , urban financial will operate as a wholly - owned indirect operating subsidiary of knight capital group , inc . urban financial is an equal housing lender and a member of the national reverse mortgage lenders association .\nall of which was critical for the firm to avoid extinction . knight capital\u2019s stock is down roughly 70 % for the month to $ 3 . 12 a share , down from its tuesday close of $ 10 . 33 .\nin an increasingly fragmented marketplace , buy - and sell - side firms want sophisticated algorithms that facilitate anonymous and efficient trading ,\nsaid thomas m . joyce , chairman and chief executive officer , knight capital group .\nthe edgetrade acquisition clearly strengthens our electronic trade execution services in 2008 . we ' re pleased to note the integration is underway and are excited about the future development of our next generation algorithms .\nthe kellogg acquisition is a natural extension of two of our already successful businesses : electronic market making and etf trading ,\nsaid thomas m . joyce , chairman and chief executive officer , knight capital group .\nwe are excited to further our partnership with the nyse euronext , a prominent global brand . we also look forward to continuing the strong and meaningful relationships that kellogg has built with its listed companies .\n[ \u2026 ] devops isn\u2019t a panacea for building better software . witness the issues at knight capital , where they went from having $ 364mm in assets to losing $ 460mm in 45 minutes . mostly because of a [ \u2026 ]\nnewmark knight frank is one of the largest full - service commercial real estate firms in the united states . we offer a broad range of real estate capital markets services , including investment sales and access to debt and equity financing .\nwhen you\u2019re approved for an mca , we\u2019ll notify you of the terms and present you with an offer . when you accept the offer , knight capital funding will transfer the cash advance directly to your bank account the day you accept .\nin may of 2012 , knight capital acquired the futures division of penson financial services , a subsidiary of penson worldwide , inc . , and renamed it kcg futures . through this acquisition , knight also assumed penson ' s seats and memberships at exchanges including : cbot , kcbot , nyse euronext and eurex . [ 6 ]\non july 31 , 2012 knight had approximately $ 365 million in cash and equivalents .\nand says it expects to incur significant costs beyond that for system upgrades and legal battles . investors say their actual losses are much higher that what nasdaq plans to cover ; knight capital , for example , says it lost $ 35 million .\nwhy orchestration ? it is worth following the story of knight capital to realize the need of orchestration . this high speed trading company lost nearly $ 400 million dollars within 45 minutes . this was caused by a human error in manual deployment\u2026 .\ndesperate to keep the company afloat , knight capital ceo thomas joyce spoke with sec chairman mary schapiro wednesday about having its erroneous trades cancelled . citing sec rules , schapiro effectively turned him down , according to a person familiar with the agency .\n\u201cwe recognize the opportunity to increase gfi\u2019s footprint in the south african and the wider african marketplace by formally bringing micromega securities and its talented team into gfi , \u201d said colin heffron , ceo of gfi group .\nurban financial is a growing company with a solid product offering that originates loans nationwide through branch offices and independent brokers ,\nsaid thomas m . joyce , chairman and ceo , knight capital group .\nwe ' re excited by the potential to establish a steady new issue pipeline that generates healthy revenues end - to - end . in particular , reverse mortgages packaged as hmbs are popular among institutions because of the attractive rates relative to the risks involved .\nknight makes markets and trades in more than 19 , 000 u . s . equities .\nknight also could face litigation from shareholders who have seen the value of their holdings plummet .\nmany online brokerage firms route trading orders from their retail customers to knight capital . after the knight disruption , some of these brokerage firms reportedly suspended and later resumed sending a portion of their customer orders to the embattled jersey city , n . j . - based firm . read david weidner ' s column about how electronic trading failed the marketplace\non aug . 1 , 2012 , knight capital ' s market - making unit suffered a technology problem that affected the routing of trades on around 150 stocks on the new york stock exchange . [ 7 ] the following day , aug . 2 , 2012 , knight acknowledged that it expected the previous day ' s algorithmic glitches to cost $ 440 million , and that the firm was\nseeking ways to strengthen its capital base .\n[ 8 ] over the course of two days , knight capital ' s stock lost over 66 percent of its value . knight blamed software installed on its system for errors entering millions of trades in less than an hour as the market opened the next day . the errant trades were routed to the new york stock exchange , which started operating a new trading platform designed to attract trades from individual investors . [ 9 ]\njefferies led the offering and has been engaged with knight since a software glitch on wednesday caused knight to buy unwanted positions in about 148 stocks , eventually prompting a $ 440 million loss .\nuntil this week , knight had been one of the biggest beneficiaries of the evolution of the market , helping clients trade in and out of stocks at high speeds . the firm was responsible for 11 percent of all trading in american stocks between january and may , according to adam sussman at the data company tabb group .\non thursday , knight said that none of its customers had been hurt by the errant trades .\nknight capital group ( nasdaq : kcg ) executes stock trades ( ie , completes the buy or sell ) for asset management companies such as mutual funds , hedge funds , and retail brokerages . nite executes both u . s . and international trades in securities such as equities , futures , options , fixed income on both us and foreign exchanges . nite profits from this line of business from both flat fees for its services and from investments nite makes when it makes a market for a client .\n[ \u2026 ] i chat with some dev afterwards about release engineering practices at their companies , and the struggles they have to craft professional software with best practices . as a former manager i know what it\u2019s like when a software professional wants to over engineer the hell out of something , and as a software engineer i\u2019m also aware of the evils of premature optimization . and , an engineering slip - up in release management and deployment can bankrupt your company \u2013 just ask knight capital group . [ \u2026 ]\nas the program continued its ill - fated test run , knight\u2019s fast buys and sells moved prices up and attracted more action from other trading programs . this only increased the amount of losses resulting from their trades to the point where , at the end of the debacle 45 minutes later , knight capital had lost $ 440m and was teetering on the brink of insolvency .\nof the potential outcomes for knight following the trading glitch , this one is far from the worst .\nmust be hell of a release engineer , took knight to leading trader just by doing manual deployment .\nknight ' s fixed income team provides institutional clients with research , sales and trading across a broad range of securities that include high yield / distressed , investment grade / crossover , bank loans , hybrid securities , abs / mbs , convertible bonds , municipals , taxable municipals and corporate / sovereign emerging markets debt . in addition , knight offers capital markets services covering equity and debt securities .\nif you think you can\u2019t get business capital without a loan , think again . a merchant cash advance is not a loan . rather , it is a payment that your business receives , up front , for the purchase of accounts receivable that your business will generate in the future . that\u2019s right , knight capital will buy a fixed amount of receivables that your business will generate and will pay you up - front , in a lump sum , for those receivables .\njersey city , n . j . , jan . 15 / prnewswire - firstcall / - - knight capital group , inc . ( nasdaq : nite ) today announced the completion of the acquisition of edgetrade inc . , a privately - held firm for $ 59 . 5 million comprising $ 29 . 5 million in cash and approximately 2 , 285 , 000 shares of unregistered knight stock . edgetrade is a leading agency - only trade execution and algorithmic software firm that allows buy - and sell - side clients to more effectively source liquidity and manage the trading process as well as maintain anonymity , reduce market impact and lower transaction costs .\nas previously disclosed , knight experienced a technology issue at the open of trading at the nyse yesterday , august 1st . this issue was related to knight\u0092s installation of trading software and resulted in knight sending numerous erroneous orders in nyse - listed securities into the market . this software has been removed from the company\u0092s systems .\nsome online foreign - exchange trading firms also looked into the possibility of buying knight\u2019s hotspot fx unit , but it was unclear whether knight explored that avenue , a source familiar with those discussions said . knight had also been in talks with restructuring lawyers as it tried to keep its options open , another source said .\nthe new york stock exchange said wednesday morning that it was examining unusual trades in about 140 stocks . later in the day it canceled trades of six smaller stocks that had wide swings , including wizzard . knight capital said thursday the software had been removed and that clients were not negatively affected .\nas the nation\u2019s largest provider of retail market - making in new york stock exchange and nasdaq - listed stocks , knight buys and sells shares for clients . it also provides liquidity to the equity market by stepping in to buy and sell using its own capital to ensure orderly , smooth activity .\nas a matter of policy , knight does not comment on interactions with shareholders or shareholder activities including filings .\nknight capital , which said it lost around $ 30 million because of nasdaq ' s ( ndaq ) trading glitch on facebook ' s ( fb ) opening day , can ' t point fingers at that exchange this time around , since the halted trades were executed on the nyse ( nyx ) .\ne - trade financial and vanguard said they were not routing trades through knight for the time being , but would continue to assess the situation . vanguard spokesman john woerth called knight\na longtime and valued partner .\nthe filing did not name the investors . but according to a person familiar with the matter , the consortium of buyers include getco , the investment bank jefferies & co . , blackstone group , and the brokerages td ameritrade , stephens inc . , and stifel nicolaus .\nthe deal is expected to close later monday morning and came to light after knight weighed a variety of offers .\nas previously disclosed , knight experienced a technology issue at the open of trading at the nyse yesterday , august 1st . this issue was related to knight ' s installation of trading software and resulted in knight sending numerous erroneous orders in nyse - listed securities into the market . this software has been removed from the company ' s systems .\nas the nation ' s largest provider of retail market - making in new york stock exchange and nasdaq - listed stocks , knight buys and sells shares for clients . it also provides liquidity to equity markets by stepping in to buy and sell stocks , using its own capital to ensure orderly , smooth activity .\nwhile shareholders will suffer the knight capital screw - up is a far from the recent wall street blow - ups including mf global and peregrine where clients lost money . here we have a firm that blew itself up and stitched itself back together at the expense of shareholders - - not taxpayers , not clients .\nthe big take away for investors is that a computerized trading program was at the center of a glitch so big that knight didn ' t have enough capital to take the losses it created . look how easily the system can blow up without human intervention . that ' s scary ,\nsays seiver .\nknight ' s financial position and capital base have been restored to a level that more than offsets the loss incurred last week . we thank our clients , employees and partners for their steadfastness during a brief yet difficult period and we are getting back to business as usual ,\nadded mr . joyce .\nmr . nagy of kor trading , who used to work for td ameritrade , said that large retail brokers were likely to find alternatives if knight were unable to continue taking in new business . but he added that knight had \u201cunmatched\u201d connections with smaller banks and brokers , and those smaller firms may have trouble immediately finding a replacement for knight .\nknight capital , a firm that specialises in executing trades for retail brokers , took $ 440m in cash losses wednesday due to a faulty test of new trading software . this morning reports were calling it a trading \u201cglitch\n, which isn\u2019t nearly as accurate as the term i\u2019d use : \u201cf * * king disaster\n.\n\u201cduring the deployment of the new code , however , one of knight\u2019s technicians did not copy the new code to one of the eight smars computer servers . knight did not have a second technician review this deployment and no one at knight realized that the power peg code had not been removed from the eighth server , nor the new rlp code added . knight had no written procedures that required such a review . sec filing | release no . 70694 | october 16 , 2013\nthe preferred shares are convertible into about 267 million shares of common stock , knight said in a u . s . securities and exchange commission filing , implying the investors would get a stake of a little more than 70 percent in knight .\nretrospect is a funny thing , though . it ' s easy , $ 440 million later , to say that it was a dumb move by knight . but linking into the rlp wasn ' t like building a nasa launch system ; instead this was more likely an iteration on software that knight was already running elsewhere in its operations . furthermore , this is knight ' s business , after all - - as much as it ' s a financial company , it ' s just as much a technology company . when i spoke with bernard donefer , baruch college professor and former head of fidelity ' s capital markets systems , whether it was a reasonable move for knight , his view was straightforward :\nknight , which on wednesday had directed clients to route their trades with other vendors , didn ' t make the same request thursday , according to td . a spokesman for another brokerage , fidelity , declined to comment on whether the brokerage was still routing trades through knight . about a third of fidelity ' s orders go through knight , according to a regulatory filing .\ntwo months ago , knight bought the futures business of penson worldwide for $ 5 million . td ameritrade exclusively clears its clients\u2019 futures and forex trades through that platform . the omaha , nebraska - based brokerage\u2019s entire bond platform is also with knight .\nifmi is a financial services company specializing in credit\u2010related fixed income investments . ifmi was founded in 1999 as an investment firm focused on small\u2010cap banking institutions , but has grown to provide an expanding range of asset management , capital markets , and investment banking solutions to institutional investors and corporations . ifmi\u2019s primary operating segments are capital markets and asset management . the capital markets segment consists of credit\u2010related fixed income sales , trading , and financing , liquidity and hedging services for residential mortgage originators as well as new issue placements in corporate and securitized products and advisory services , operating primarily through ifmi\u2019s subsidiaries , jvb financial in the united states and cohen & company financial limited in europe . the asset management segment manages assets through collateralized debt obligations , permanent capital vehicles , and managed accounts . as of september 30 , 2013 , ifmi managed approximately $ 6 . 2 billion in credit\u2010related fixed income assets in a variety of asset classes including u . s . trust preferred securities , european hybrid capital securities , asian commercial real estate debt , and mortgage\u2010 and asset\u2010backed securities . for more information , please visit urltoken .\nin less than an hour , knight capital ' s computers executed a series of automatic orders that were supposed to be spread out over a period of days . millions of shares changed hands . the resulting loss , which was nearly four times the company ' s 2011 profit , crippled the firm and brought it to the edge of bankruptcy .\nin less than a week , knight capital screwed up royally to the point of near failure and then managed to save itself with the help of outside investors . the sad lesson learned here : if a financial institution is going to mess up then this is the way to do it - - without hurting clients and without getting taxpayers involved .\nknight capital\u2019s software went out and bought at the\nmarket\n, meaning it paid ask price and then sold at the bid price \u2013 instantly . over and over and over again . one of the stocks the program was trading , electric utility exelon , had a bid / ask spread of 15 cents . knight capital was trading blocks of exelon common stock at a rate as high as 40 trades per second \u2013 and taking a 15 cent per share loss on each round - trip transaction . as one observer put it :\ndo that 40 times a second , 2 , 400 times a minute , and you now have a system that\u2019s very efficient at burning money\n.\nknight was founded in 1995 and went public in 1998 after quickly becoming one of the largest middle men , or market makers in the stock market . knight founded directedge , a company that is now the fourth - largest stock exchange operator in the united states . knight sold stakes in directedge to other wall street firms and now owns only a minority stake in the company .\nthe securities and exchange commission\u2019s market access rule , which took effect last year , requires brokers to put in place risk control systems to prevent the execution of erroneous trades or orders that exceed preset credit or capital thresholds .\nwhen a cia - backed venture capital fund took an interest in rana el kaliouby ' s face - scanning technology for detecting emotions , the computer scientist and her colleagues did some soul - searching\u2014and then turned down the money .\nthe glitch may cost knight a pretty penny since\nyou can ' t unwind positions like this quickly ,\nsaid saluzzi .\njacksonville , fla . , march 30 , 2016 / prnewswire / - - fnfv group ( nyse : fnfv ) , inc . today announced a $ 47 , 431 , 165 additional capital investment in ceridian holding ii , llc , a newly formed investment vehicle that will become a shareholder of ceridian hcm holding , inc . (\nceridian\n) . fnfv is one participant in the transaction that will raise a total of $ 150 million for ceridian to fund the continued growth of the dayforce customer base and for other general corporate purposes .\nthey may get at least a partial reprieve . the nyse will reverse trades in six stocks during the time period when the prices were at least 30 per cent outside the normal trading range for the stocks . this will significantly defray much of knight capital\u2019s losses for the day , but we don\u2019t know if it\u2019s enough to allow the firm to survive the blow .\nthe damage to knight was swift . whereas knight once accounted for 20 percent of the market - making activity in shares of apple , by midday friday it was the market maker for just 2 percent of the share volume , according to data from thomson reuters autex .\nthe potential liability could increase if it were found that knight violated market rules . the top u . s . securities regulator said on friday that government lawyers were trying to determine if knight violated a new rule designed to protect the markets from rogue algorithmic computer trading programs .\nin the two days since the glitch occurred , knight ' s stock has fallen to $ 2 . 58 from $ 10 . 33 on tuesday . knight takes orders from brokers like td ameritrade and e - trade and routes them to the exchanges where shares are traded .\ntd said it was doing test runs before routing trades through knight . it planned to keep sending orders as long as knight\nremains in good standing\nwith stock exchanges .\nthey ' ve been a good and trusted partner ,\ntd spokeswoman beth evegan said .\nalthough it looked bleak going into the weekend , there was still plenty of reason for hope . according to rbc wealth management ceo john taft , a chief reason for that hope was knight ' s chief . in a column for forbes , taft described joyce as\na stand up guy who is admired , respected and trusted by his peers ,\nand called him a\nman of character ,\nsuggesting that this was why\nthe financial services industry went out of its way to save knight capital ."]}
{"id": 56533, "summary": [{"text": "allied domecq plc was an international company , headquartered in bristol , united kingdom , that operated spirits , wine , and quick service restaurant businesses .", "topic": 7}, {"text": "it was once a ftse 100 index constituent but has been acquired by pernod ricard . ", "topic": 20}], "title": "allied domecq", "paragraphs": ["principal divisions : allied domecq spirits & wine ; allied domecq retailing ; allied domecq spirits , usa ; allied domecq retailing , usa ; allied domecq leisure ; allied domecq inns ; allied domecq restaurants and bars .\nallied - lyons went on to become allied domecq , which was eventually bought by pernod ricard in 2005 .\nallied domecq share price . allc - stock quote , charts , trade history , share chat , financials . allied domecq ord 25p ( assd pernod max shares )\nthe name allied lyons lasted until the group\u2019s takeover of spanish brandy and sherry producer pedro domecq during the 1990s , when it subsequently changed its name to allied domecq .\nallied domecq plc history , fundinguniverse . com . accessed 02 / 10 / 2013 .\nallied shareholders are being offered 545p in cash , and 0 . 0158 of a new pernod ricard share for every allied domecq share .\nearlier this week , spi said it had appointed hsbc to consider its options if allied domecq was sold .\nallied domecq was a donor to the science media centre in 2004 according to the smc . [ 4 ]\nafter allied - lyons ' transition into allied domecq , the company decided to focus solely on its spirits , wine , and retailing operations . the food manufacturing holdings were divested in 1994 and 1995 , except for the company ' s 50 percent interest in panrico , a spanish bakery business . the remaining holdings were separated into two divisions : allied domecq spirits & wine , and allied domecq retailing .\nallied domecq is to recommend a \u00a37 . 4bn takeover by pernod ricard . the allied board agreed the deal in advance of today ' s interim results . . .\nalso likely to end up on the block will be allied domecq ' s restaurant brands dunkin ' donuts and baskin - robbins .\nthe spirits & wine division also spent time restructuring its spirits business in the united states , so as to cut costs and make its operations more efficient . the sales , marketing , and administrative operations of hiram walker and allied domecq ' s import arm ( domecq importers ) were combined , with allied domecq spirits , usa being the result .\nbusiness : the company file - - buffett takes a sip of allied domecq ,\nbbc news , may 18 , 1999 .\nrichard wray , \u00a37 . 4bn takeover for allied domecq , the guardian , 21 april 2005 . accessed 02 / 10 / 2013 .\nallied domecq started life as a conglomerate of breweries , but over the years divested its brewing business to focus more on its rapidly growing spirits portfolio , which included teacher\u2019s , ballantine\u2019s and laphroaig . its business strategy resulted in allied domecq becoming the world\u2019s second - largest spirits group .\ndrinks giant allied domecq is to be swallowed up by pernod ricard of france in a \u00a37 . 4bn takeover deal . shareholders will receive 545p in cash and 0 . 0158 of a new pernod ricard share for every allied domecq share they already hold . they will also get the 6 . 5p a share dividend announced today with allied\u2019s interim results .\nthe deal with allied domecq has a change of control clause that gives spi the power to pick another distributor if its partner is taken over .\ngoodway , nick ,\ntalk grows of deal between spirits firm allied domecq and pernod ricard ,\nevening standard , june 1 , 1999 .\nallied domecq also sold off its tea and coffee interests in 1996 , including tetley tea and lyons irish tea . tetley was sold to karand limited and the lyons tea business was transferred to unilever , ireland . also divested was allied domecq ' s 50 percent interest in the carlsberg - tetley joint venture .\nseveral of allied domecq ' s brands could present serious competition problems . putting allied ' s courvoisier with pernod ' s martell brand , for instance , would give the company well over half of the cognac market in britain .\nmeanwhile , allied domecq ' s retailing division was being bolstered by the merger of its united kingdom off - license interests - - victoria wine and thresher - - with those of whitbread plc . after the deal was closed both allied domecq and whitbread owned 50 percent each of the new entity , named first quench retailing .\nin june 1999 , allied domecq began the process of selling its over 3 , 500 united kingdom - based pubs to whitbread . the move was made in order to enable allied domecq to focus more intently on its core businesses in the wine & spirits and retailing divisions . soon thereafter , rumors began to circulate that pernod ricard was planning on initiating a bid to take over allied domecq ' s wine & spirits division , although the company ' s officials refused to confirm the rumor .\npatrick ricard , chairman and chief executive of pernod ricard , said :\ni believe that allied domecq ' s magnificent portfolio of brands has a great future within our group . we at pernod ricard look forward to working with the employees of allied domecq to realise the strong potential that exists to grow our enlarged business .\nby the 1990s allied lyons was well into a spirits - focused expansion strategy that involved the takeover of multiple spirits companies , including that of pedro domecq , a long - winded process that began in 1993 ( the final tranche of shares was purchased in 1998 ) . the following year the group changed its name to allied domecq .\nfollowing the 1997 merger of idv and united distillers to form diageo , allied domecq became the second - largest spirits producer in the world , albeit a distant second .\nallied domecq agreed to a \u00a37 . 4bn takeover last night that will see the venerable british drinks group split between pernod ricard of france and american rival fortune brands .\nallied domecq blamed economic stagnation in france and germany for a slowdown in consumer spending . sales in france were also distorted by government - imposed price decreases from september .\nbeck , ernest ,\nallied domecq reaches accord to sell pubs unit to whitbread for $ 3 . 84 billion ,\nwall street journal , may 26 , 1999 .\nas the end of the twentieth century approached , allied domecq continued reevaluating and streamlining its operations in an attempt to earn a solid return on its shareholders ' equity . the company made history in early january 1999 , when it completed the first major business transaction ever to use the new european currency , the euro . the transaction occurred when allied domecq reviewed its cantrell & cochrane group ( c & c ) operation and determined that ownership of c & c did not fit allied domecq ' s long - term strategies .\nby mid - 1998 , allied domecq was continuing to build its spirits & wine division , and had worked out a deal with a subsidiary of industry giant diageo plc . the subsidiary in question was the well - known guinness ireland group limited , from whom allied domecq purchased a 49 . 6 percent minority stake in guinness ' s irish drinks company cantrell & cochrane group limited .\nin a three - way deal , paris - based pernod will pay that amount in cash and stock for british drinks company allied domecq and then sell several of allied ' s businesses for $ 5 . 3 billion to fortune , a lincolnshire , ill . - based conglomerate .\nthere was also confusion last night over the effect of the deal on allied domecq ' s right to sell the world ' s leading premium vodka , stolichnaya , which is owned by spi group .\nthe year 1994 brought with it an extremely notable development in allied - lyons ' history , as the company purchased pedro domecq - - the top marketer of spirits in spain and mexico . the addition of pedro domecq gave allied - lyons control of some very well known brand name spirits , and greatly bolstered its portfolio . most notably , pedro domecq brought with it two of the world ' s top three brandies - - presidente and don pedro & mdash well as the two leading spanish brandies - - fundador and centenario . also acquired with the purchase were sauza - - the number two brand of tequila in the world - - and la ina , a well - known brand of sherry . as a result of the pedro domecq acquisition , in september 1994 allied - lyons once again changed its name - - this time to allied domecq plc - - and began publicly trading its stocks under that name .\nthe allied board agreed the deal in advance of today ' s interim results announcement .\nallied domecq ' s board is understood to have met yesterday to agree the deal but details of which brands will be picked up by which of the company ' s new owners still have to be finalised .\nsimilar concerns exist with allied domecq ' s beefeater gin and ballantine ' s whisky , which could induce a headache among regulators when placed with pernod ' s seagram ' s and larios gin brands and chivas regal whisky .\nthere is confusion over whether allied domecq independently has the rights to the stolichnaya trademark in the us . the brand is seen as a significant asset for pernod as the french company does not have its own vodka label .\nblending and brewing company formed by the merger of allied breweries and j . lyons & co .\nin 1997 , allied domecq added yet another food - related retail operation to its portfolio when it purchased the togo ' s eatery chain . togo ' s was a deli - style sandwich shop . soon after the addition , allied domecq initiated a new marketing strategy involving togo ' s and its dunkin donuts and baskin - robbins chains . company officials had noticed that while dunkin donuts did the majority of its business in the morning hours , baskin - robbins generated most of its own in the evening . upon bringing togo ' s underneath the corporate umbrella - - a chain which was busiest during lunchtime - - allied domecq decided to try saving money on real estate by opening new locations that combined all three chains . in addition to offsetting real estate costs , the co - branding concept also made it possible for allied domecq to introduce its lesser - known brands into an area where one of its better - known chains was already dominant .\ntwo years later , allied - lyons made another major purchase , adding the whitbread spirits division to its allied vintners holdings . the whitbread acquisition brought the brand names beefeater , long john , and laphroaig to the allied - lyons family . also in 1989 , allied - lyons completed the purchase of the dunkin donuts store chain , and added the entity to its j lyons retail operations division .\nhe added :\nthe offer for the business from pernod ricardprovides allied domecq shareholders with the ability to crystallise value and an opportunity to continue to participate in the future success of many of our brands within the enlarged pernod ricard business .\nthe takeover will also result in allied domecq ' s chief executive , philip bowman , gaining a windfall of \u00a315m . he would have pocketed an extra \u00a32m , but two years ago shareholders forced the group to ditch its two - year service contracts . he also holds 430 , 000 shares in allied , worth an extra \u00a32 . 8m .\nin 1993 , the brewery business was merged with carlsberg to form joint venture carlsberg - tetley . the group used the resulting funds to acquire a controlling stake in their spanish partners in hiram walker europa . allied paid a huge \u00a3740m for a 73 % stake in domecq ( and acquired the balance of shares in 1998 ) . domecq ' s brands already included two of the world ' s top three brandies , presidente and don pedro , as well as # 2 tequila sauza , and the deal made the new allied domecq the world ' s # 3 spirits company behind grand metropolitan ' s idv and guinness ' s united distillers .\na breakdown of where some of the famous brands will end up after pernod ricard ' s planned takeover of allied domecq . pernod ricard will sell some of the brands it acquires in the deal to u . s . - based fortune brands inc .\nduring its 100 - year lifetime , the distillery changed hands and waded through sporadic periods of inactivity several times , eventually falling into the lap of pernod ricard following its takeover of allied domecq in 2005 . by this time the distillery was completely inactive .\nin 1992 the group divested its brewing operations ( allied breweries ) into a joint venture with denmark\u2019s carlsberg .\nallied domecq\u2019s australian chief executive philip bowman , 52 , said the business had changed substantially in the past six years since he joined the company . he is likely to leave with some \u00a315 . 3m in golden parachute payments for shares , options and bonuses he is owed .\ncompetition regulations forced pernod ricard and fortune brands to divide up the company\u2019s brands and sell some others . once the dust settled on these transactions the enlarged pernod ricard group was still the second - largest drinks company , but was much closer to diageo\u2019s heels than allied domecq had ever been .\nthe deal , to be announced alongside allied domecq ' s half - year results today , values the owner of beefeater gin and perrier jou\u00ebt champagne at 670p a share . it will turn pernod into the world ' s second - largest drinks group behind diageo , owner of guinness and smirnoff .\nthe majority of the purchase price is being paid in cash , with the remainder made up of shares in pernod , which is quoted in paris . including the debt amassed by allied domecq , which admitted it was in talks this month , the takeover values the entire business at roughly \u00a39bn .\nthe beginnings of allied domecq plc can be traced to 1961 , when three uk - based brewing companies merged to form a larger company , which was named allied breweries . prior to the merger , the three companies - - ind coope , tetley walker , and ansells - - had operated independently for years , each gradually becoming a major presence in the brewing and pub - operating business throughout the years . in 1968 , allied breweries merged once again , this time with showerings , vine products and whiteways , which owned harveys of bristol .\nthe allied wine portfolio , however , proved especially attractive to fortune ' s peak wines international unit in healdsburg . combined with clos du bois , the company will become the largest player in sonoma county , said stephen brauer , president of peak wines , giving the company synergies in grape sourcing and production . the clos du bois brand is doing particularly well , growing by 15 % for the six months ended feb . 28 , according to allied domecq .\nin order to consolidate its position further , the company began merger talks with seagram in 2000 but eventually pulled out . finally , in 2005 , the french drinks giant pernod ricard , backed by the american fortune brands inc . , placed a bid for allied domecq worth \u00a37 . 5bn , which was accepted by the board .\nas well as issues over allied domecq ' s liquor brands , the deal is expected to result in the sale of the wine business , which includes mumm and perrier jou\u00ebt champagne and spanish producer bodegas y bebidas . luxury goods group lvmh , the owner of mo\u00ebt , has already ruled itself out of a bid for the business .\nwhiteway ' s parent company kept on expanding , buying food manufacturer j lyons in 1978 and renaming itself allied - lyons three years later .\nthe french company is offering 670p a share for uk based allied , owner of brands including courvoisier , beefeater gin , tia maria and malibu .\nthe company was founded in the east devon village of whimple in the 19th century , but by 1968 it was part of the allied breweries conglomerate .\na decade later , the still - growing company acquired j lyons , a company whose holdings included the united states - based baskin - robbins ice cream chain . three years later , in 1981 , the company name was changed to reflect this addition , and allied breweries became allied - lyons plc .\nin 1987 allied lyons formed a subsidiary , allied distillers ltd . , to control all its uk spirits operations , which by the following year also included ballantine\u2019s . by 1990 the portfolio also included the spirits division of brewer whitbread , which principally included james burrough distillers , owner of long john and laphroaig .\nyet the merger also created lasting problems for the group . on the day the domecq deal was signed , a political assassination in mexico , where half of domecq ' s business originated , sparked off a freefall in exchange rates for the mexican peso . this impacted heavily on the newly merged group ' s profits . allied domecq was dogged by a series of problems for the rest of the decade . carlsberg - tetley saw its market share slump mid - decade , while allied ' s own brands were affected by a worldwide downturn in spirits consumption . the group countered by focusing more tightly on its core businesses of spirits & wine and retailing . tetley tea was sold to management in 1995 , followed by lyons irish tea the following year ( to unilever ) . also in 1996 , the group sold its half - share in carlsberg tetley to bass . ( uk competition authorities later ruled against the deal , forcing bass to sell on the shares to carlsberg in 1997 . )\nallied domecq was the result of a complex series of corporate deals over many years . at its core were two separate mergers which took place in 1961 among what was then britain ' s large collection of beer and spirits manufacturers . that year , three of the uk ' s leading brewers merged to create allied breweries . the trio were ind coope ( established in essex in 1799 ) , tetley walker ( a 1960 merger of leeds - based tetley , established 1822 , with walker cain ) and ansells ( established 1881 outside birmingham ) . each ran a large pub estate alongside their breweries , and as a result , allied breweries became at a stroke one of the country ' s biggest manufacturers and retailers of beer .\nin 1987 , a year after it completed its corporate restructuring , allied - lyons scored big with the acquisition of the canadian - based company hiram walker - gooderham & worts ltd . the purchase gave allied - lyons control of hiram walker ' s well - known brand name product lines , such as ballantine ' s , canadian club , courvoisier , and kahlua . although hiram walker ' s overall operations were merged into those of allied - lyons , the newly acquired brand names remained unchanged .\nfollowing the merger of allied breweries and j . lyons & co . , the new supergroup\u2019s priority was to expand its spirits holdings . it already held william teacher & sons and stewart & sons of dundee , and through its subsidiary , allied distillers , bolstered its portfolio until it became the second largest spirits company in the world .\nonce the deal goes through , pernod will sell some of allied\u2019s brands to us - based fortune brands for \u00a32 . 8bn in cash . these include canadian club , courvoisier , maker\u2019s mark and sauza spirits and its super - opremium california wines , including the clos du bois brand and various allied distribution assets in europe for us wines .\npernod ricard will retain the rest of the allied domecqbusiness , including spirits brands and premium wines including ballantine ' s , beefeater , kahlua , malibu , stolichnaya , tia maria , montana , mumm and perrier jouet .\nthe spirits & wine operation also revamped its marketing strategies , and began attempting to target younger customers than it had been in the recent past . it was noted that consumption of spirits in the united states , for example & mdash opposed to that of beer or wine - - had decreased throughout the 1980s and 1990s , especially in the young adult demographic . allied domecq made an effort to win back this consumer group by offering interesting and often exotic drink options , while also reeducating its customers about its products and their merits .\nbrauer said fortune was moving at a time when\nwine is in ,\nespecially for the $ 10 - and - above price range that is the focus of both the peak wine properties and the allied portfolio .\nallied domecq\u2019s results showed pre - tax profits up 7 % at \u00a3285m though turnover was flat at \u00a31 . 7bn . strong growth in north america compensated for more challenging conditions in western europe , with turnover in the spirits and wine business down by 6 % net turnover fell 5 % . overheads were reduced by 6 % but this failed to halt a decline in volumes . the uk was particularly poor , with volumes down by 8 % and net turnover 6 % adrift . despite this , courvoisier did well with volumes up 4 % .\nafter its name change , allied - lyons set about restructuring its business operations and holdings . the company was separated into three main divisions , each with its main focus in a different area . the name allied breweries re - emerged as one of the new divisions , which was responsible for the brewing and pub - operating portion of the company ' s business . additionally , allied vintners was formed as the company ' s new wine and spirits division , with two of its main brand name products being teacher ' s and harveys . the third division was j lyons , which was responsible for the company ' s retail operations - - such as the baskin - robbins chain .\nthe new millennium marked the beginning of a new era of growth and innovation for corby . in 2005 , pernod ricard s . a . along with fortune brands acquired the assets of allied domecq and split allied\u2019s portfolio . as a result , pernod ricard became corby\u2019s majority shareholder . in september 2006 , corby and pernod ricard entered into long - term representation and production agreements , adding such international market - leading brands as chivas regal , the glenlivet scotch whiskies and jacob\u2019s creek wines to corby\u2019s sales portfolio for the canadian market . corby also acquired the international rights to lamb\u2019s rum and seagram coolers , and sold its 45 % interest in tia maria to pernod ricard s . a . in 2008 , corby added the global powerhouse vodka brand absolut to its representation portfolio through an agreement with pernod ricard .\nat one time the world ' s # 2 spirits company , uk - based allied domecq was acquired in 2005 by its smaller rival pernod - ricard for around $ 14bn . the company was broken up and its drinks portfolio shared between pernod and co - bidder fortune brands ( now beam suntory ) . pernod kept ballantine ' s whisky , malibu and kahlua , among others , while fortune absorbed maker ' s mark , sauza tequila and canadian club . fast food chains dunkin donuts and baskin - robbins were sold at the end of 2005 , becoming an independent company , dunkin brands .\nsuch a bid came in 1978 from allied breweries , which hoped to build on the economies of scale developed from its formation in 1961 . this resulted in the eventual breakup and sale of parts of the group that were deemed to be a lesser fit .\nat the same time , another conglomerate was being formed by three wine and spirits companies , showerings , vine products and whiteways , who merged under the initials svpw . as industry in general continued to consolidate in the uk in the 1960s , the two companies were brought ever closer together and in 1968 , svpw was acquired by allied breweries . a decade later , allied took the decision to diversify into food as well , acquiring j lyons & co , the rump of what had been one of the country ' s earliest restaurant businesses .\nas the company entered the 1990s , the string of successful acquisitions continued , and the company ' s expansion plans were furthered . by 1993 , allied - lyons had also inked a brewing joint venture deal with carlsberg a / s , naming the venture carlsberg - tetley .\npernod will keep the rest of the business , a veritable drinks cabinet of brands ranging from ballantine ' s whisky , beefeater gin , kahlua , malibu , stolichnaya , tia maria , montana , mumm and perrier jouet and campo viejo , together with some other allied business interests .\nwith these strong brands already under its belt , allied formally pulled out of the seagram auction at the end of 2000 . officially captain morgan rum was acquired by diageo for around $ 2bn , but destileria serralles claimed to have right of veto over the ultimate distributor of the brand . forestalling a court ruling on ownership , allied resolved the issue by agreeing to drop their claim on morgan in return for the purchase of malibu rum brand from diageo for \u00a3560m . they also paid diageo \u00a327 . 5m to buy sparkling wine mumm cuvee napa , reuniting the mumm portfolio under one roof .\nallied breweries was formed by a merger of three major english breweries in 1961 . over the next 17 years it purchased whisky blenders stewart and sons of dundee , and william teacher and sons , mainly to service the estate of managed and tied public houses and wine and spirit merchants that were formed by the merger .\nthe allied purchase will give pernod , which owns chivas regal among other spirits brands , a range of drinks including beefeater , ballantine ' s scotch whiskey , kahlua coffee liqueur , stolichnaya and mumm champagne . it will own 20 of the top 100 global spirits brands and have international reach from the bars of los angeles to the tavernas of greece .\nanalysts believe the deal will transform the drinks industry , giving pernod the power to move from being a strong regional player into a giant with global brands and a presence in all major world markets . the new products it takes on from allied will help it compete head - to - head with diageo , the current number one in the drinks industry .\nafter treating lyons as a separate entity for a number of years the group finally adopted the name allied lyons plc in 1981 . during this time and over the coming years , the company continued to expand its scotch whisky holdings , and even made a ( unsuccessful ) bid for irish distillers group , which eventually sold to pernod ricard for us $ 525m .\n' our interim results announced today demonstrate our eleventh successive half - year of growth . competitive and economic conditions in the first half of 2005 have been tough but we delivered a robust performance . the offer from pernod ricard provides allied shareholders with the ability to crystallise value and an opportunity to participate in the future success of many of our brands within the enlarged pernod ricard business . \u2019\nat its peak , lyons was the biggest food manufacturing company in europe . it also established a substantial hotel chain , and even moved into industrial activities such as bomb - making during world war ii and the development of early computer systems during the 1950s . following the decline of its tea rooms after the war , the group established a chain of steak restaurants as well as britain ' s first american - style hamburger chain , wimpy . in the 1960s , however , lyons lost its way , and the company began a steady decline which reached its climax in the recession of the mid - 1970s . most of the group ' s subsidiaries were sold off , and the remaining operations were absorbed by allied .\ndoctype html public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\ncorona limeade . idris lemon squash . top deck shandy . strawberry - flavoured cresta .\nif you spent your childhood in the uk in the 1960s and 1970s , these and many other soft - drink brands of the era will immediately summon up a great frothy wave of nostalgia .\nof course , those dimly - remembered beverages that used to be staples of the supermarket and corner shop have long since disappeared .\nbut one such drink has lived on , becoming far more popular in the caribbean than it ever was in its country of origin .\npear - flavoured fizzy drink peardrax , along with its apple - based counterpart cydrax , is still made under licence in trinidad , nearly 20 years after being taken off uk shelves because of falling sales .\ndespite the fact that pears are not native to the region , trinidadians and tobagonians now see the drink as a defining part of the culture of their twin - island republic .\none website , tntisland . com , features a\ntrue trini test\nincluding a preference for peardrax or cydrax over pepsi or coca - cola as a sign that\nyuh know yuh is a real trini\n.\nand peardrax is a big seller for businesses catering to expat trinis around the world .\nit ' s most important during christmas ,\nsays us - based trinidadian randall romero , who runs an international shop online called trinifood . com .\ni know that as a child growing up , that was the main time you drank peardrax . during christmas , i would say the peardrax sale more than doubles - i sell about 100 cases at that time .\ncydrax , we don ' t sell so much , but peardrax is popular because it has a unique taste . it ' s the slightly fermented pears that they use - you don ' t get that from any other drink . it ' s very good with scotch .\nit ' s all a far cry from the origins of peardrax , which began as a sideline for now - defunct west country cider firm whiteway ' s .\nbut peardrax and cydrax were in terminal decline in the uk and were finally withdrawn from the domestic market in 1988 .\nin the meantime , although whiteway ' s product range had disappeared from british shops , control of its brands passed from hand to hand in a series of deals , as the uk cider industry underwent a long and complicated restructuring .\nsince 2004 , they have been owned by gaymer cider company , part of the european arm of us drinks group constellation brands .\ngaymer , the uk ' s second - biggest cider maker , is best known for its blackthorn , olde english and diamond white brands .\nbut it continues to receive royalties from sales of peardrax and cydrax in trinidad , where they are produced by the pepsi - cola trinidad bottling company .\ncaustic commentator victor lewis - smith , for one , recalls it as\na foul , resinous , cloying , sweet beverage\nwithout even the\nsaving grace\nof inducing drunkenness .\nbut in the caribbean , as a spokesman for gaymer says , it is seen as\na more sophisticated drink\nthat can even be served at weddings to toast the health of the bride and groom .\nrobert opie , director of london ' s museum of brands , packaging and advertising , says peardrax is one of many brands that have died out in their home market , but still enjoy success elsewhere .\nlifebuoy soap , for instance , disappeared here about 15 years ago , but it ' s still thriving in places like india ,\nhe says .\nmr opie is unsurprised by the fact that people in trinidad and tobago have forgotten about the english origins of peardrax , perceiving it as a local product .\nthe ownership of brands is fascinating . we all tend to think that our favourite brands come from our country .\nheinz or kellogg ' s we tend to think of as british , but they ' re not - they ' re american . people have forgotten that shredded wheat came to this country from the us .\nwe grow up to love these things and we tend to think of them as belonging to our country , but they don ' t .\nmost popular now | 56 , 514 people are reading stories on the site right now .\n;\nmost popular now | 17 , 029 pages were read in the last minute .\n;\nbristol - based wine and spirits group that grew to become the second - largest in the world .\nas part of its spirits focus , and following the divestment of its brewery subsidiary into a joint venture with carlsberg , the company continued to dispose of other peripheral parts of the business , including irish drinks company cantrell & cochrane and its estate of 2 , 500 tied pubs .\npernod ricard is perhaps best known for the two anis drinks that bear the names of the french firms that merged to create the business in 1974 . it also owns a stable of irish whiskeys - bushmills and jamesons - as well as dubonnet and wild turkey bourbon .\nproducts owned by fortune brands extend beyond the drinks sector , where it owns jim beam and knob creek bourbons , into household goods and titleist golf equipment .\nreports yesterday suggested fortune will acquire courvoisier and take larios from pernod while the french group will acquire beefeater and retain its seagram ' s gin .\n\u00a9 2018 guardian news and media limited or its affiliated companies . all rights reserved .\nfor inquiries related to this message please contact support . for sales inquiries , please visit urltoken\nif you believe this to be in error , please confirm below that you are not a robot by clicking\ni ' m not a robot\nbelow .\nplease make sure your browser supports javascript and cookies and that you are not blocking them from loading . for more information you can review the terms of service and cookie policy .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nspirits giants pernod ricard and fortune brands inc . bellied up to the bar thursday and walked away with a $ 14 . 2 - billion tab for such beverage brands as beefeater gin , stolichnaya vodka and clos du bois wine .\nthe transaction will make fortune a major player in california ' s wine industry and highlights the consolidation underway in both wine and spirits .\nthe name of the game today is to broaden your product line . the small don ' t make it ,\nsaid marvin roffman , president of philadelphia - based roffman miller associates , which manages $ 300 million including 40 , 000 fortune shares .\nthe deal is going to make fortune much bigger , doubling the size of its wine and spirits business to $ 2 . 5 billion in annual sales with the acquisition of such labels as canadian club whiskey , courvoisier cognac , maker ' s mark bourbon and sauza tequila . altogether , the conglomerate sells about $ 7 billion of home goods , office products , sporting equipment and wine and spirits annually .\nthe owner of geyser peak and canyon road wines in sonoma county and the wild horse winery in templeton , fortune has been a small california wine producer in an industry that is increasingly controlled by such giants as e & j ; gallo winery , constellation brands inc . and the wine group .\nwith this deal fortune will acquire important high - volume wine brands such as clos du bois , buena vista and callaway and more than quadruple its california production to 2 . 7 million cases .\nthis transforms fortune into a significant player in the premium wine market ,\nsaid jon fredrikson , head of gomberg fredrikson & associates , a woodside , calif . , wine industry consulting firm .\nthough fortune trolled california vineyards for acquisitions in recent years , it stood on the sidelines while robert mondavi corp . was sold to constellation last year for $ 1 billion , and chalone wine group ltd . was purchased by london - based spirits company diageo for $ 195 million in december .\nindeed , bottles priced over $ 11 are the fastest growing wine price segment , according to acnielsen , the schaumburg , ill . - market research firm . overall , sales of wine in u . s . grocery stores grew 7 % by dollar volume and 3 . 2 % by case volume for the 52 weeks ended march 12 , according to acnielsen .\nthe outlook is good ,\nsaid fredrikson .\nthat ' s why there is a lot of money changing hands .\nboth wine and spirits are benefiting from\na structural change\nin drinking habits , said tom pirko , president of santa barbara - based consulting firm bevmark .\nyoung consumers are moving away from beer and are going to wine and spirits ,\npirko said .\nbeer sales dipped to 53 % of the domestic beverage alcohol market last year from 56 % in 1999 , according to the distilled spirits council , an industry trade group . at the same time , spirits ' share of the market has risen to 31 % from 28 % .\nconsumers , pirko said , are looking for more complex and interesting flavors in an age when\nall the light beers are virtually tasteless .\nbut the wine and spirits consolidation also is driven by what pirko calls\nthe diageo effect .\nwith more than $ 15 billion in annual sales , diageo has become the dominant global player in the wine and spirits business , and rivals are scrambling to gain enough heft to be effective competitors .\nthe transaction also includes the dunkin ' donuts , togo ' s and baskin - robbins eateries , which pernod is expected to sell off .\nthe deal will make the combined company\nthe true no . 2 in the world , and hopefully a true competitor to diageo ,\nsaid pierre pringuet , pernod ricard ' s co - director general . pernod , which had revenue of $ 4 . 4 billion in 2004 , did not provide an estimate of what its total sales would be when the merger is completed later this year .\nboyd , terry ,\nfranchising facts ,\nbusiness first - - louisville , december 21 , 1998 .\nmarquand , barbara ,\nco - branding brings cafes to banks , pizza to kmart ,\nsacramento business journal , december 18 , 1998 .\no ' brien , george ,\nthis franchisee is making serious dough ,\nbusiness west , january 1999 .\nsinton , peter ,\ndouble dipping : family sells then buys back gelato business ,\nsan francisco chronicle , march 3 , 1999 .\nsledge , ann ,\nbeverage marketers capitalize on changing tastes ,\nfairfield county business journal , april 5 , 1999 .\nsource : international directory of company histories , vol . 29 . st . james press , 1999 .\n* for a limited period , this profile and selected other adbrands pages which would normally be available only to subscribers , have been opened to all users . please note that access to most other profiles as well as the account assignments database is still limited to paid subscribers *\npurchase of own shares . - link opens in a new window - 4 pages\ngo to brand website aberlour absolut vodka avi\u00f3n ballantine ' s becherovka beefeater big house brancott estate campo viejo chivas criollo cupcake dubonnet etchart foreign affair wines g . h . mumm graffigna havana club hiram walker liqueurs j . p . wiser ' s jacob ' s creek jameson kahl\u00faa lamb ' s lillet malibu martell mcguinness mumm napa olmeca olmeca altos pernod perrier - jou\u00ebt polar ice ramazzotti re\u00e1l sangria ricard seagram stoneleigh suze the glenlivet ungava wyndham estate\nthe history of corby spirit and wine limited begins in the early ontario frontier when whisky was as much a part of daily life as bread and meat .\nour founder henry corby , of french huguenot stock , learned the baking trade in london , england , before immigrating at age 26 to canada , where he set up a small food shop and bakery in belleville , ontario , in 1832 . after military service in the 1837 rebellion , he sold his bakery and bought a st . lawrence steamer .\nhenry\u2019s involvement in buying and selling grain led him to establish a gristmill on the banks of the moira river . farmers would bring their grain to be ground into meal and would reserve a portion of it to be made into whisky . so henry corby became interested in the distilling process . he was soon making his own brand of whisky for local consumption as a sideline to the main milling operation . by 1859 , the distillery operation was incorporated and equally important to henry as the mill operations .\nduring this period , henry corby was elected mayor of belleville for a two - year term ( he did not run in subsequent elections ) , and following confederation in 1867 , he became a member of the provincial parliament for east hastings , sitting for two consecutive terms from 1867 to 1875 . he retired from public life in 1875 and returned to the milling and distillery business and began selling whisky in bulk .\nin 1881 , henry\u2019s son took over the business . over the next decade under harry\u2019s direction , the company began to evolve . they bottled their own brand of whisky and sold it under the name of corby . the quality whisky became more and more popular and new markets were opened . the company began diversifying by importing scotch whisky and wines .\nin 1905 , mortimer davis formed a limited company and purchased the assets of the corby family . the new organization was known as h . corby distillery company limited . in 1907 , the original distillery was destroyed by fire and replaced by a larger new facility .\nearly in the decade , corby established an office in montr\u00e9al . in october 1912 , henry corby ii was appointed to the canadian senate . war changed the business , and the distillery suspended normal operations to dedicate itself to the war effort , producing alcohol for munitions .\nafter the war ended , h . corby distillery was sold to the canadian industrial alcohol company limited , a holding company that became the parent organization . this new organization purchased the assets of jp wiser\u2019s distillery limited of prescott , ontario , and moved its operations to corbyville , ontario . during the same decade , both j . m . douglas and company limited ( imported wine and spirits merchants ) and robert macnish and co . limited of scotland ( a scotch whisky producer and exporter ) were acquired .\nin 1935 , under the leadership of harry c . hatch , hiram walker\u2013gooderham & worts ltd . became the majority shareholder in h . corby distillery limited , acquiring 51 % of the company\u2019s equity from the canadian industrial alcohol company .\nonce again , war forced the distillery to suspend normal operations in favour of producing alcohol for munitions during the second world war .\nfollowing the end of world war ii , the international distilling industry began a period of consolidation that has continued to the present day . canadian troops returning from europe had acquired new tastes for imported spirits and wines . in 1952 , the company signed a joint venture agreement with the united rum merchants of london , england , bringing the renowned lamb\u2019s family of rums to the corbyville distillery site , significantly expanding its production . in 1954 , corby and its majority shareholder , hiram walker and sons ltd . , took an equity position in the global tia maria brand .\nthroughout this decade , corby expanded the distribution of its domestic portfolio and grew its representation of internationally renowned spirits and wines through its j . m . douglas division . in 1969 , the company changed its name to corby distilleries limited \u2013 les distilleries corby limit\u00e9e and was listed on the toronto stock exchange .\nin 1978 , corby purchased meagher\u2019s distillery limited of montr\u00e9al and its subsidiary , the william mara company of toronto . this acquisition expanded the company\u2019s presence in the domestic liqueur market and , through william mara , brought representation of such international brands as beefeater gin , along with an enhanced wine portfolio .\ncopyright \u00a9 2016 corby spirit and wine . all rights reserved . this site is intended for audiences of legal drinking age only . you must be of legal drinking age to enter . please enjoy our products responsibly . legal | privacy policy\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 / / en\nurltoken\nstocks you ' ve viewed will appear in this box , letting you easily return to quotes you ' ve seen previously . register now to create your own custom streaming stock watchlist .\npernod is being backed in the deal by fortune brands of the us . the french company has agreed to sell brands including canadian club , courvoisier , maker ' s mark and sauza to fortune for around \u00a32 . 8bn .\nphilip bowman , chief executive said :\nthis is a very different business from the one i joined some six years ago . we have a substantially stronger portfolio with access to growth categories and markets , better margins , more efficient use of resources and of course significantly stronger cash flows .\n' our interim results announced today demonstrate our eleventh successive half - year of growth with constant currency earnings and interim dividend per share up by over ten percent . in the last five years , the market capitalisation has almost doubled , increasing by \u00a33 . 6 bn .\nnorm wesley , chairman of fortune brands , said :\nwe see the purchase of these exceptional , complementary brands as an excellent high - return growth opportunity that will fill gaps in our portfolio and take our very profitable spirits and wine business to the next level .\ninternational directory of company histories , vol . 29 . st . james press , 1999 .\ndata from internet archive holdings of the science media centre website , 2002 - 2013 .\nthis page was last modified on 5 july 2016 , at 13 : 29 .\ncontent is available under creative commons attribution - sharealike 3 . 0 unported license unless otherwise noted .\nerror . page cannot be displayed . please contact your service provider for more details . 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", "topic": 3}], "title": "solar euromed", "paragraphs": ["french government approves 12 mw solar plant in corsica equipped with solar euromed\u2019s innovative concentrating solar power technology .\nsolar euromed is a french high technology specialized in concentrating solar power ( csp ) technology .\nthe solar euromed deal is a \u201cpreliminary memorandum of understanding , \u201d said kheir .\ntags : concentrated solar power , concentrated solar thermal power , concentrating solar power , csp , solar energy , solar power , u . s . , united states\nearlier this month , the french company solar euromed signed an agreement with sudan to build and run solar power plants over the next decade .\nsolar euromed is a high technology group based in france . . to view this article , register or login below\nfrance\u2019s leading technology group solar euromed sas ( dijon , france ) has kicked - off construction of the first concentrated solar power ( csp ) plant in france .\nmarc benmarraze , chairman of solar euromed , said sudan was well placed to use solar energy , but he cautioned over the country ' s conflict - ridden history .\nsolar euromed develops technological solutions based on the concept of direct steam generation , using simplified structures that collect and concentrate the sun\u2019s irradiation .\nthe project will target producing 2000 megawatts of electricity over the next 10 years using concentrated solar power to generate electricity across the country , a statement from the french solar euromed company said .\nsolar euromed announced that it has entered into an agreement with sudan for the development , construction and operation of a 2000 mw solar power plants program that will be implemented over the next decade .\nday two of the event commenced with david itskhokine the technology leader for solar euromed and he gave an excellent presentation on csp technologies worldwide , introducing the basic principles . he went on to talk about the global outlook of csp , looking at the roadmap for solar technologies and complementarities between pv & csp . he finished his presentation by speaking about solar euromed .\nalba nova 1 is a 12 mw linear fresnel technology concentrated solar power plant located in corsica based on an innovative technology developed by solar euromed and its scientific partners . this is the first modern solar thermal power plant to obtain a building permit in france .\nsolar euromed , a french leader in concentrated solar power , developer of the alba nova program located in the heart of the corsica island in france , is a csp technology provider and an integrated developer of concentrated solar power plants thanks to an extensive experience in managing the lifecycle of power plant and solar energy technology and equipments .\nfrance\u2019s leading technology group solar euromed sas ( dijon , france ) has kicked - off construction of the first concentrated solar power ( csp ) plant in france . located at the ghisonaccia commune in the french island of corsica .\nsolar euromed is a french private company providing innovative solutions in the field of concentrated solar power ( csp ) . its proprietary technology is based on the concept of direct steam generation and linear fresnel reflectors , using simplified structures that collect and concentrate the sun\u2019s irradiation to produce energy . solar euromed\u2019s csp technology is implemented in a pilot plant in the south of france , and will be scaled up in the alba nova 1 plant in corsica .\nsolar euromed is an award - winning innovative solar csp specialist company dealing with first - of - kind infrastructure projects and engaging in the full life cycle of innovative solar technologies . a french leader in concentrating solar power ( csp ) technology , the company offers innovative solutions for the design , construction , and maintenance solar boilers integrated to solar thermal power plants or industrial plants with thermal energy demand . these solutions can be coupled with efficient and cost - effecitve thermal energy storage systems .\nsolar euromed , a french pioneering company in concentrating solar power ( csp ) , announced that it has entered into an exclusive agreement with the ministry of energy and mining of the republic of sudan for the development , construction and operation of a 2000 mw solar power plants program that will be implemented over the next decade .\non corsica , for example , the linear fresnel csp plant developer solar euromed , of dijon , is working on france\u2019s largest solar thermal project , the 12 - megawatt alba nova 1 , which should have one hour\u2019s worth of thermal storage when it goes live later this year .\nthe sudanese government is not financing solar euromed ' s 10 - billion - dollar project . the company , which is eying two projects in darfur , wants to finance it with partners and make a profit by selling the energy .\nsunpower leads among solar firms for green desalination . sunpower\u2019s solar panels require the least land \u2013 0 . 8 km2 for a typical plant that produces 540 , 000 m3 of freshwater daily . in comparison , esolar needs 2 . 4 km2 and solar euromed\u2019s system takes up 3 . 6 km2 . sunpower\u2019s pv technology powering ro achieves a cost of $ 0 . 78 / m3 .\nalba nova 1 won the national solar tender launched by the french government , and was awarded a guaranteed tariff for its solar energy production during 20 years .\n\u201cforward osmosis ( fo ) , coupled with thermal solar , is another promising technology that can challenge incumbent photovoltaic solar and reverse osmosis ( ro ) ,\nhe added .\nsolar energy to electric power performance : design point 14 % . annual 10 % .\nacciona aee aerogeneradores argentina awea brasil chile china co2 coche el\u00e9ctrico concentrated solar power concentrating solar power csp enel green power energ\u00edas renovables espa\u00f1a ev e\u00f3lica e\u00f3lica marina e\u00f3lico fotovoltaica gamesa ge germany iberdrola india latinoam\u00e9rica m\u00e9xico offshore photovoltaic protermosolar pv renewable energy siemens solar energy solar power termosolar u . s . uk vestas wind - farm wind energy wind energy wind power \u00e1frica\n76 percent of new electric generating capacity in the u . s . in q1 2014 came from solar\nfrench minister delphine batho for ecology , sustainable development and energy , announced the outcome of the national solar tender launched by the french regulatory commission of energy for the implementation of solar power plants above 250 kw .\n, and these regions can be prime targets for green desalination with energy sources like solar and wave power .\nby harnessing clean solar power impoverished sudan could be setting a global example in a world worried about climate change .\nthe company ' s first project will produce at least 150 megawatts with up to a third generated by solar power .\nsolar panels sit on the roof of sunpower corporation in richmond , california march 18 , 2010 . reuters / kim white\nuwe beikufner , senior business development manager delivered the second siemen\u2019s presentation . his presentation was based on \u2018solutions for solar machine builders and solar production lines\u2019 and informed delegates of the fact that huge investments in renewable energy technology can generate great business opportunities . h also introduced siemens tradition and expertise in the solar energy and the delegates were impressed by his detail and listened to him intently .\n\u201cwe are talking about sustainable , green , solar energy which is not the case here at the moment , \u201d he said .\nthe plan , he said , was to develop solar energy in regions not linked to the national grid , such as north darfur .\nlux research evaluated solar and wave power for desalination and six startups that offer state - of - the - art technologies . among their findings :\nnoppen would like to extend a special thanks to all the excellent speakers at the event including karlheinz brust , technical director of krempel gmbh , kay rehberg , managing director of , decker anlagenbau gmbh and chen xiaogao manager of product of samil power co . ltd , zhang lingjun , vice president of canadian solar inc , jia yangang , director of china electric equipment nanjing solar research institute and xie xiaotuo , presidentof sky solar new energy institute .\nalba nova 1 , a 12 mw demonstration plant located in corsica , will be the first and largest single operating solar thermal power plant in france .\nother notable speakers at the conference included siemens who gave two presentations at the event . the first one being \u2019plant wide integrated solutions\u201d for solar industry from stefan lais , senior manager of solar & glass for siemens and his presentation was divided into two parts . the first part concentrated on high quality polysilicon production and the second part on highly reliable factory management control solutions . he also gave the delegates an interesting us and overview of siemens in glass and solar . the delegates enjoyed his presentation very much and particularly found his introduction of plant - wide integrated solutions both for polysilicon and for solar and semiconductor fabs interesting .\none of the first speakers on day one was alan rosling the chairman of kiran energy ; his presentation was based on solar energy development in india . he described to the delegates how india\u2019s energy supply is lagging in terms of economic growth resulting in a significant power deficit . he pointed out that india is primarily dependant on coal\u2010fired thermal power for electricity generation , which means there is a high potential for solar energy development in india . his speech was highly detailed and the delegates appreciated his informative knowledge on the national solar missions , state solar policies and regulatory framework of indian solar industry . in the last part of his speech , he introduced kiran energy to the delegates and showed their projects causing a lot interest amongst the delegates who asked him a number of questions after his presentation .\ndriven by strong year - over - year growth in the utility and residential markets , the united states installed 1 , 330 megawatts of solar photovoltaics ( pv ) in the first quarter of 2014 . according to gtm research and the solar energy industries association\u2019s q1 2014 u . s . solar market insight report , the u . s . installed 232 megawatts of residential pv , exceeding the non - residential ( commercial ) market\u2019s 225 megawatts for the first time in the history of the report .\nalso on day one of the conference a panel discussion occurred about the \u2018future developments of china\u2019s solar industry\u2019 . the panel included dai yuan , meng xiangan , alan rosling , shi dinghuan , and gao jifan . they discussed about how government policies , manufactures strategies and developers from outside china effect the challenging situation in china\u2019s solar industry .\n\u201csolar energy is now generating enough clean , reliable and affordable electricity to effectively power 3 million american homes , while creating thousands of new jobs nationwide and pumping nearly $ 15 billion a year into the u . s . economy , \u201d said seia president and ceo rhone resch . \u201csolar is also providing a big boost for our environment .\n\u201csudan is in the zone known as the solar belt , where there is a direct normal radiation that is one of the world ' s strongest , \u201d benmarraze said .\nwith a total of 857 megawatts expected to be completed by year\u2019s end , 2014 is on pace to be the largest year in history for concentrated solar power ( csp ) .\nreliance power\u2019s 125 mw ste project , located at jaisalmer district , rajasthan , india , was successfully connected to the grid in november 2014 . it is the largest solar thermal power plant in asia and also the world\u2019s largest ste project based on clfr technology . this ste plant is part of the first phase of an ambitious indian program , the jawaharlal nehru national solar mission , which aims to install 22 , 000 mw of solar power capacity by 2022 . this project\u2019s 125 mw can generate up to 280 gwh of electricity every year .\n6 - the ps10 tower at solnova solar power station ( spain ) erected in southern spain near seville , planta solar 10 ( ps10 ) was the first commercial tower concentrating solar power plant to be commissioned in europe , in 2007 . with a total surface of 120m2 , its 624 movable mirrors , called heliostats , concentrate the sun\u2019s rays onto the top of a 155 m tower , generating 11 mw of power . ps20 , another tower plant at the same site , has been delivering 20 mw of power since 2009 , with a 160 m tower facing 1 , 255 heliostats . less than three kilometers away , three parabolic trough power plants with a total power of 150 mw went online at the solnova solar complex in 2010 .\nrajasthan sun technique energy , a wholly owned subsidiary of reliance power , was awarded the contract to build a 250 mw ste project in april 2012 . the innovative cflr technology for the project , provided by areva solar ( us subsidiary of areva sa , france ) , is simple in design , requires less land and is more efficient than other solar thermal technologies available .\nq1 2014 was the largest quarter ever for concentrating solar power ( csp ) , due to the completion of the 392 - megawatt ( ac ) ivanpah project and the genesis solar project\u2019s second 125 - megawatt ( ac ) phase . with a total of 857 megawatts expected to be completed by year\u2019s end , 2014 is on pace to be the largest year in history for csp .\ngo deep on one of our hottest topics : hybrid energy . we curate our best reporting on the emerging trends of solar - plus - storage , wind - plus - storage and more .\n\u201csolar accounted for 74 percent of all new u . s . electric capacity installed in q1 2014 , further signaling the rapidly increasing role that solar is playing in the energy market , \u201d said shayle kann , senior vice president at gtm research . \u201cexpect to see a resurgence in the non - residential market , combined with continued incremental residential growth , throughout the rest of this year . \u201d\nprices of ppa that will make projects feasible : between 13 and 20 c\u20ac / kwh depending on the level of solar radiation , size of the plant , capacity factor , financial conditions , etc .\nthe 14 , 800 megawatts of solar currently installed in the u . s . can generate enough pollution - free electricity to displace 18 billion pounds of coal or 1 . 8 billion gallons of gasoline . that\u2019s the equivalent of removing 3 . 5 million passenger cars off our roads and highways . for states trying to meet new , enhanced air quality standards , solar can be a real game - changer . \u201d\n\u201cthe hydro power may contribute to 20 to 25 per cent at maximum . the rest will come from other sources , all renewable energy including biofuel , solar energy , gas and maybe even nuclear energy . \u201d\nbenmarraze said that would fund the building of three solar power plants in each of the three darfur states with a total capacity of 250 megawatts . he hoped these initial projects would be finished by 2013 / 2014 .\nmore than 200 mw of lfr plants are currently operating or under construction . after a first pilot scale application in australia , a few new pilot plants were developed and tested in spain and the united states . in 2012 , the first commercial 30 mw puerto - errado 2 plant began operating in spain . france has already constructed two linear fresnel pilot plants and is currently building two additional commercial plants with this technology . sized 9 mw and 12 mw , and named llo and alba nova 1 , these plants are being built by cnim and solar euromed , respectively . in australia , two plants are currently operating with this technology , sized 6 mw and 9 . 3 mw . a 44 mw plant is also under construction at kogan creek . in india , reliance power has completed and connected to the grid a 125 mw compact linear fresnel reflector plant , designed and constructed by areva solar . ( see case study dhursar )\nthere are almost more than 200 mw of lfr plants in operation or under construction . after a first pilot scale application in australia , a few new pilot plants were developed and tested in spain and the united states . in 2012 , the first commercial 30 mw puerto - errado 2 plant began operating in spain . france has already constructed two lfr pilot plants and is currently building two additional commercial plants with this technology . sized 9 mw and 12 mw , and named llo and alba nova 1 , these plants are being built by cnim and solar euromed , respectively . in australia , two plants are currently operating with this technology , sized 6 mw and 9 . 3 mw . a 44 mw plant is also under construction at kogan creek . in india , reliance power has completed and connected to the grid a 125 mw compact lfr plant , designed and constructed by areva solar , in november 2014 ( see case study dhursar ) .\n4 - the ain beni mathar hybrid solar and fossil fuel power plant ( morocco ) the ain beni mathar site in morocco is one of only five hybrid solar power plants in the world . its 56 rows of parabolic troughs supply 20 mw of power that is used during the day to superheat the water vapor produced by the steam cycle of a combined cycle gas power plant with an output of 450 mw . unlike the other plants mentioned here , this one uses solar energy as its secondary rather than primary resource . in the next few years , morocco intends to take advantage of its exceptional solar potential to reduce its high dependence on imported hydrocarbons while limiting its greenhouse gas emissions . in may 2003 , construction began on a 160 mw parabolic trough power plant near ouarzazate , due to go online in 2015 . an extension scheduled by 2020 will raise its total capacity to 500 mw .\n\u201cso our idea is turning yellow to green , through the use of solar energy for pumping because there is a lot of underground water in all these areas , so we can change the picture dramatically , \u201d he said .\nkhartoum ( reuters ) - sudan signed a 1 . 25 billion euro deal with a private french company on wednesday to build three solar power plants in the war - torn darfur region , a step forward in sustainable clean energy .\nhe was shortly followed by gao jifan , chairman and ceo of trina solar . his presentation was highly anticipated by all the delegates and he did not disappoint ! he spoke to the delegates about the initial worldwide development of the pv industry and mentioned how trina solar actively work with partners in the industry during the time of a price clash across the value chain . he went on to speak about the challenges that the pv industry is facing and that the most important thing is innovation . furthermore , he gave some examples concerningtrina solar , the problems they are facing and how they will deal with them . at the end of his presentation he gave some outlook on the regional market worldwide . .\nslide show introduction : iin 2013 , more than 90 % of the world\u2019s concentrating solar plants that are used to generate electricity rely on parabolic trough concentrators , the first such technology to have become commercially available . however , the proportion of concentrating solar power towers is expected to rise in the coming decades , because they can reach higher temperatures ( 500\u00b0c / 932\u00b0f , compared with 400\u00b0 / 752\u00b0f for cylindro - parabolic mirrors ) and offer much greater heat storage potential . power plants using a variant of parabolic trough concentrators called fresnel mirrors are also gaining ground . the temperature reached is lower ( 300\u00b0c - 350\u00b0c / 572\u00b0f - 662\u00b0f ) , but the technology is more affordable for many \u201csolar belt\u201d countries .\nnew introductions and innovations came from zao monocrystal , ivan umrikhin , technical support engineer who firstly introduced monocrystal , its products and company history . he then went on to inform the delegate s about ai pastes which are the key factors for rear side passivation quality of screen printed solar cells as well as new monocrystal products for conventional design cells . at the end of the presentation he pointed out that ai pastes of monocrystal provides the customers with the opportunity of manufacturing cost effective green solar energy .\nthe united states\u2019 solar market is off to a strong start in 2014 . gtm research and seia forecast 6 . 6 gigawatts of pv will be installed in the u . s . by the end of the year , up 39 percent over 2013 .\nharnessing the sun ' s energy for vast regions such as war - torn darfur , which itself is the size of france , is costly . but the country ' s ministry of energy and mining believes that advances in solar technology will lower the costs .\ntook place on the 8th and 9th of march at the traders fudu hotel , changzhou , china . in attendance was around110 government officials , experts and scholars , senior executives , and professionals who gathered together to discuss the growth of the solar energy industry .\neuro - med euro - med is a wide framework of political , economic and social relations between the member states of the european union and partners of the southern mediterranean . there are 36 countries involved , the 27 member states of the european union and 9 mediterranean partners : algeria , egypt , jordan , lebanon , morocco , palestinian authority , syria , tunisia and turkey ) . libya has the observer status since 1999 . the goal is to bring people from other cultures closer to one another . since the youth is the future euro - med developed a youth program . read more frequently asked questions ( faq ) euromed history\nday two came to a close with a speech from the conference chairman zhun ma who is an analyst for lux research . firstly , he did a market size and demand overview and stated that commercial market is the foundation of the solar industry . he pointed out that japan , china , india and u . s are gaining ground on europe . the delegates found his presentation highly interesting especially when he talked about the solar supply tracker and how asian share continues to rise in production across the entire value chain . at the end of his speech he informed delegates of the cost of goods sold and optimization of performance .\n\u2013 solar photovoltaic energy has gradually immersed itself onto the forefront of the world\u2019s energy stage due to its fine qualities of being unpolluted , sustainable and rich in storage . latest reports show that the chinese government has increased the country\u2019s target for pv installations from 5gw to 10gw by 2015 . furthermore , their installation targets for 2020 have shot up to 50gw from 20gw .\nthis page provides information on augustin fresnel 1 , a concentrating solar power ( csp ) pilot project , with data organized by background , participants , and power plant configuration . augustin fresnel 1 is a linear fresnel reflector ( lfr ) project . located in targassonne in the south of france , augustin fresnel 1 began construction in august 2011 and entered in operations in january 2012 .\nstrict standards : non - static method modules _ html : : customcontent ( ) should not be called statically in / home / sdaweb / public _ html / freelancer / includes / frontend . html . php on line 313 > > yes campaign > > aimun > > solar generation > > stand up and speak out > > school networking > > big jump > > my tecc\nalso on the morning of day two , federico tabja trade commissioner for prochile shanghai took to the stage and spoke about the advantages and opportunities of chile . during his presentation he said that electricity demand is set to double every 10 years and gave us a table to show the demand projections . the remainder of his speech was based on the framework for solar energy and other sources of renewable energy in chile . other great speakers on day two of the event included jan napiorkowski , senior risk analyst for munich reinsurance hk . he spoke about green tech solutions and the availability of a wide range of solutions for the renewable energy sector . he also spoke in regards to solar performance warranty insurance for parks and made some comparisons . he ended his speech by showing the delegates the market trends and outlook for renewable energy financing .\nthis page provides information on alba nova 1 , a concentrating solar power ( csp ) demonstration project , with data organized by background , participants , and power plant configuration . alba nova 1 is the first linear fresnel reflector ( lfr ) power plant in france . located in ghisonaccia in corsica , alba nova 1 will enter in operations in 2014 . alba nova 1 will generate 12 megawatts of electricity at full output to help meet corsica peak demand .\nusing the sun as a free raw material , structures made out of metal and glass , and completely greenhouse gas emission - free , concentrated solar power is a sustainable and environmentally - friendly solution to produce a clean and renewable energy . the latest forecast of the international energy agency ( iea ) shows that this technology will experience a very steep growth in the coming years to reach up to 11 % of the world total electricity installed capacity by 2050 .\nin the afternoon of day one rong gang , founder and general manager of suntrix solar spoke in regards to the challenges and opportunities of cpv in china and gave the delegates a general idea of suntrix including its history , current position and products . he also introduced hcpv , the third - generation of photovoltaic technology and explained how it works , what\u2019s it advantages and which companies are focusing this area . after his presentation he answered a number of questions from the inquisitive delegates .\n\u201cthe solar program in sudan may well become a new world - class model by integrating renewable energy resources in the surrounding land while producing dispatchable electricity and water . and it could easily be extended to countries with similar climates . we expect that it will provide a mean of meeting the urgent demand for food in the region by creating suitable land for agricultural production . going beyond the necessary humanitarian assistance , it offers sudanese people a sustainable solution to contribute to their own development . \u201d commented dr omer mohammed kheir , secretary general of the ministry of energy and mining of the republic of sudan .\nin the fresnel plants linear reflectors concentrate the sun into an absorber tube quite similar to the parabolic trough plants . as the concentration factor is smaller than in parabolic trough plants lower temperatures are normally achieved in the heat transfer fluid . that is why most of the plants which have been designed until know has chosen saturated steam as the only working fluid in both the solar field and the turbine . this concept claims to be cheaper than the parabolic trough , but it has lower optical and thermodynamic efficiency and it is not so suitable for storing energy in molten salt tanks . in europe , 2 plant based on the fresnel principle is currently operating ( in total 31 . 4 mw ) and another one have been announced ( 12 mw ) .\nlinear fresnel reflectors ( lfr ) are also based on solar collector rows or loops . however , in this case , the parabolic shape is achieved by almost flat linear facets . the radiation is reflected and concentrated onto fixed linear receivers mounted over the mirrors , combined or not with secondary concentrators . one of the advantages of this technology is its simplicity and the ability to use low cost components . direct saturated steam systems with fixed absorber tubes have been operated at an early stage of use with lfr technology . this technology eliminates the need for htf and heat exchangers . increasing the efficiency depends on superheating the steam . superheated steam up to 500\u00b0c has been demonstrated at pilot plant scale and the first large commercial superheated lfr plant has recently begun operation .\n7 - the gemasolar power tower ( spain ) commissioned in 2011 near seville with an output of 20 mw , gemasolar is spain\u2019s third and most recent tower power plant . its 2 , 650 pivoting mirrors , each with a reflecting surface of 120m2 , concentrate the sun\u2019s radiation onto the top of a 140 m tower where the heat transfer fluid , consisting of molten salts , can reach a temperature of 500\u00b0c ( 932\u00b0f ) . gemasolar ' s molten salt tanks can produce energy for up to 15 hours in the absence of sunlight , making it the world\u2019s first solar power plant to supply electricity around the clock with no other energy sources ( gas , fuel oil , coal ) \u2014 at least in the summer ( the rest of the year , the plant operates about 20 hours a day ) .\n1 - the segs complex of nine parabolic trough power plants ( us ) the solar electric generating systems ( segs ) complex consists of nine parabolic trough power plants commissioned between 1984 and 1990 in the mojave desert of california ( us ) . as of june 2013 , this complex , the oldest of its type in the world , was still the most powerful , with an installed capacity of 354 mw . placed end to end , its more than 900 , 000 mirror assemblies ( modules ) and absorber tubes would cover a distance of 370 km ( 229 miles ) . about 3 , 000 mirrors ( 0 . 0 , 3 % ) are broken by the wind every year . along with absorber tubes , they are usually replaced with more recent technologies to prevent the plants from becoming obsolete . an automatic washing system removes sand from the reflecting surfaces at regular intervals , thus ensuring the highest possible energy yield .\nthe first two projects of respectively 100 mw and 150 mw are expected to enter in operations by 2013 / 2014 . with an opportunity to provide affordable power and water supply to several affected sudanese regions , including the darfur region , both projects will contribute to the stabilization and the development of the sudanese population .\nthe first wind power generation is planned in mid 2011 , to be installed along the coast of the red sea in phases of 100 mw each . the construction is part of an ambitious expansion plan by the nec , which will reach 17 , 000 mw in 2030 from 1000 mw in 2007 . wind energy has considerable resources in sudan . experience in wind energy in sudan was started since 1950s , where 250 small wind turbines had been installed in el gezira .\nfor inquiries related to this message please contact support . for sales inquiries , please visit urltoken\nif you believe this to be in error , please confirm below that you are not a robot by clicking\ni ' m not a robot\nbelow .\nplease make sure your browser supports javascript and cookies and that you are not blocking them from loading . for more information you can review the terms of service and cookie policy 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partners , securely and efficiently .\ndear reader , online ads enable us to deliver the journalism you value . please support us by taking a moment to turn off adblock on dawn . com .\nkhartoum , march 27 spread across central africa as the continent ' s largest country , sudan plans to exploit the relentless saharan sun to power its underdeveloped regions and green its deserts .\n\u201cthe costs are high compared to other conventional energy resources but we think that with the technology advances going on there will be a substantial decrease , \u201d the ministry ' s secretary general , omar mohammed kheir , told afp .\nsudan is the continent ' s fifth largest oil producer three fifths of its product is exported to asia and is multiplying its hydroelectric projects along the nile .\nbut conventional energy sources alone will not meet the increasing demand of this country of 40 million people .\n\u201cour country is developing very , very fast and we think there is a need for more electricity . that is why we have a master plan to generate about 20 , 000 megawatts within the coming 20 years , \u201d kheir said .\nsudan has already launched a plant to produce biofuels , with a target of two million litres in two years .\nthe agreement , though in its basic stages , could be a first step in ambitious plans to green the deserts in northern sudan and north darfur .\n\u201cin this region , desertification has happened , \u201d said osama rayis with the african city of technology , which is linked to the ministry of technology .\n\u201cit is very difficult to use fossil - based energy there because transportation is a problem , \u201d he said . but costs stand in the way .\n\u201cour problem is the lack of funds . so we are trying to work it out , \u201d he said . \u201cwe are trying to market these projects for the parties , the government , the international community , ngos . \u201d\ninvesting in the conflict ridden country , which went from a two - decade civil war between the north and the south to a devastating war in darfur , is risky .\nsudan \u201chas its own political risks , \u201d said benmarraze , adding it was necessary to take it \u201cstep by step\u201d rather than try to secure the full 10 - billion needed for the project . \u2014afp\ntitled dhak dhak goal , the chocolate chip cookie attempts to pay a tribute to the global sport of football .\nit is worth asking if bureaucrats\u2019 loyalties to parties take precedence over their loyalty to the state .\npower at any cost has been the driving force of the modi regime , leaving the nation volatile and fearful .\nthe us will seek to exploit iran\u2019s economic vulnerabilities as well as ethnic and religious fissures .\none glance at india\u2019s actions is enough to establish that , far from wanting a normalisation of ties with pakistan , . . .\nthe pml - n has launched its manifesto for election 2018 with great fanfare , perhaps in an attempt to fight off the . . .\nhe promised to return to pakistan before leaving the country to visit his ailing wife in london , and now , after his . . .\nwhile all are equal before the law , the quality of judgements and the judicial reasoning offered in important cases , . . .\ninstead of seeking a political solution to the rising discontent in india - held kashmir , the bjp - led government in . . .\na youth bulge with ready access to smartphones is not an advantage for politicians accustomed to going through the . . .\n\u201cthis is a vision in terms of producing electricity but also regarding the rural areas , the need for pumping water for agriculture and food , \u201d the company ceo marc benmarraze told reuters .\n\u201cit will be 1 . 2 billion euros investment over hopefully not the next 10 years but probably in the next five or six years , \u201d he said in khartoum .\nhe added his company was in talks with european and arab investors to fund the initial 1 . 25 billion euro project with 400 million - 500 million euro of capital , which would offer competitive returns . he did not give further details .\nsudan relies on diesel engines or hydroelectric projects for most of its electricity . the system is unstable in much of the country and blackouts are common .\ndarfur , in the seventh year of a low - level insurgency , has little development outside the main towns . water pumps are a major problem in the arid region .\nthe ongoing strength of the residential sector and volatility in the non - residential market spurred this historic milestone . despite the dip in non - residential installations , gtm research and seia expect the market to rebound and exceed the residential market in 2014 annual pv installations .\nnot to be outdone by the success of the residential sector , the utility pv market continued its dominance , growing 171 percent between q1 2013 and q1 2014 . with 873 megawatts installed , it accounted for two - thirds of total installations during the quarter . large - scale projects that 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", "topic": 3}], "title": "reutech radar systems", "paragraphs": ["reutech radar systems\u2019 rsr 904 surveillance radar used for anti - poaching and ground surveillance in the kruger national park .\nask a question about working or interviewing at reutech radar systems . our community is ready to answer .\ncopyright \u00a9 2017 - 2018 reutech radar systems . all rights reserved . south africa . web development by motion2pixels\nreutech radar systems\u2019 sales team , partnerships in the defence market and consultants and distributors in the mining environment .\nreutech radar systems develops and manufactures ground and naval search and tracking radar systems and subsystems for the sandf , as well as for clients in the defence export market . mining radar sensor systems utilised in open - cast mining operations are also supplied internationally .\ndevelops and manufactures search and tracking radar systems and subsystems for local and export markets . technology includes radar sensor systems used globally at mining operations .\ndoing wiring on subsytems of the radar . testing systems individual for high perfomance .\nreutech has developed advanced geotechnical monitoring and surveying systems for open - cast mining operations .\nreutech offers energy solutions in the form of various solar systems . the installation of solar systems includes both fixed photovoltaic ( pv ) panels and concentrated photovoltaic ( cpv ) tracking systems .\nreutech radar systems has developed a 3 - dimensional ground - based dual - band radar technology demonstrator which , once industrialised , will deliver world - leading performance in missile fire control applications .\nreutech radar systems ( rrs ) , involved with radar systems for the mining , defense and security market , has recently launched a perimeter and wide area intrusion detection system . the perimeter intrusion monitoring system ( pims ) integrates traditional technologies used for asset protection , such as . . .\nreutech mining update : reutech mining has officially launched 2 new products namely : msr connect\u00ae software & slope vision camera .\nreutech radar systems has a passion for their people and value their experience and their abilities . there is a place for every person in the company and we are one happy family .\nmovement and surveying radar ( msr ) , 904 / 906 family of surveillance radars , fmcw1 optronics radar tracker ( fort ) and rsr210 naval air / sea surveillance radar .\nsouth african radar company reutech radar systems ( rrs ) is planning to develop new products next year , while remaining focused on its core businesses .\nthis is to maintain our momentum in both the defence and commercial markets ,\nsays rrs ceo carl kies . rrs is a division of reutech , itself part . . .\nas reutech radar systems ( rrs ) celebrates its 30th anniversary , it continues its expansion into the mining market , has launched a new radar product and is positioning for several south african national defence force ( sandf ) projects , including biro , chutney and syne .\ndesigned and built by reutech radar systems ( rrs ) , the rsr 210n is a multipurpose 2d radar used for helicopter support operations as well as general surveillance and ship self - defense . a three - channel pulse doppler radar system , it is designed to perform efficiently in harsh environments and accurately detect small , fast - moving targets under weather , sea , and land conditions that cause clutter , or unwanted radar echoes .\nwhen reutech radar systems was set up in 1987 , under its original name esd south ( esd was a subsidiary of the then barlow rand group , since \u201cunbundled\u201d ) , its first programme was project hexagon , which the company consciously used to develop a profound understanding of ( then ) modern radar . . .\nsouth african radar company reutech radar systems ( rrs ) is planning to develop new products next year , while remaining focused on its core businesses .\nthis is to maintain our momentum in both the defence and commercial markets ,\nrrs ceo carl kies told engineering news online on monday . rrs is a . . .\nto receive detailed information from the reutech group , please fill in your details below .\nthe persistent wide area coverage , automatic detection , ease of classification and geo - referenced intruder position reporting that pims offers provides a significant step up in technology available for strategic asset protection . with 26 years experience in radar technology development and integration in south africa , reutech radar systems is well suited to address these new needs in the security market .\ncopyright \u00a9 2012 - 2018 reutech . all rights reserved . south africa . web development by motion2pixels\nreutech was responsible for the design , manufacture , installation and commissioning of the following high precision telescope mechanical and control systems : robotic tracker , dome and shutter drives and control , structure drives and control .\nreutech communications data tracking systems are developed using rfid , barcode and optical technology to meet specific client requirements . full system responsibility is offered , including software , hardware , integration , installation and long term support .\nthe fort is a low probability of intercept ( lpi ) optronics radar tracking system . the highly modular nature of the rts 3200 radar design allows adaptation for alternative configurations of optronics sensors .\nsrg is the proudly appointed partner of reutech mining within australasia for the supply , maintenance and support of the movement & surveying radar ( msr ) . we offer our clients the flexibility of trialling , leasing or purchasing 600 , 1200 or 2500 metre range msr systems , along with options on service level agreements and spares provisioning programmes .\nreutech communications specializes in technologically advanced secure military communication systems for airborne , land and naval based applications . the new generation communication systems include software defined radios with embedded user - definable eccm , data link and ad - hoc networking capabilities to engage in ever demanding hostile requirements . products cater for short , medium , long - range and intra - platform communications .\nthe net value of the radar addition is thus whilst cameras are able to inform the operator when a perimeter is breached , radar allows an operator to establish the intent to breach thereby increasing available reaction time .\nthe ets 2400 combined optronic and radar tracking system was designed for land - based anti - aircraft artillery and missile applications .\nreutech mining is a developer and distributor of advanced geo - technical monitoring and surveying systems for above - ground mining operations . our products contribute significantly towards the improvement of real - time mine safety , planning of as well as significant increases in the production output of a large number of mines worldwide .\nworking at reutech is nice because it is a very diverse company . a very outgoing and celebrating company , we celebrate everything but also very professional .\ntactical , mobile and static secure radio communication systems , data tracking and information management solutions , autonomous highly secure cryptographic network solutions and specialised volume product assembling and testing .\nrrs engineers used model - based design with matlab \u00ae and simulink \u00ae to develop adaptive detection and signal processing systems for the rsr 210n and implement them on an fpga .\nthe rsr 210n is a lightweight x - band 2d naval air / sea surveillance radar designed for application on smaller naval and coastguard vessels .\nreutech renewables provides renewable energy solutions to independent power producers ( ipp ' s ) , mining , industrial and corporate companies for the installation of renewable energy projects in africa . we also provide full epc turnkey solutions including innovative radar and tracking technologies , cabling and electrical equipment as well as local manufacturing capabilities .\nthe perimeter intrusion monitoring system or\npims\nintegrates traditional technologies used for asset protection , such as cameras , with ground surveillance radar technology .\nspecialises in secure communication systems for tactical airborne , land and naval - based platforms as well as secure network - centric solutions for command and control , blue force tracking , forward observation link , messaging services and high - end protection for all networked information systems . specialised production facilities include sub - assembly integration and testing , and sophisticated unit assembly , test and qualification capabilities .\nthe esr 220 system is a highly mobile solid state l - band 2d surveillance radar designed to provide early warning to mechanised troops in the battlefield .\nreutech solutions focuses on supplying turnkey solutions for logistics engineering and switching networks . it is a value - add and channel partner for alcatel - lucent , loop telecoms and huawei .\nthe movement and surveying radar ( msr ) uses state - of - the - art radar and surveying technology to provide highly accurate , real - time , all - weather surveying and slope movement monitoring - a critical element in the early prediction of slope failures in open - pit and open - cast mines .\nreutech digital specialises in the rapid design and manufacture of set top box ( stb ) solutions for the terrestrial and satellite broadcast market . product options can be customised to suit different requirements and markets .\nthe edr 120 system is a 30 km 2d l - band solid state designation radar designed to provide designation data to a fire directing system in a layered air defence scenario .\nryonic robotics develops robotic systems for various industries . these include rmis crawler system , uav drones and other bespoke robotic solutions . all hardware and software solutions are developed and designed in - house by a team of professional engineers .\nthe radar sensor is optimised for the rapid acquisition and tracking of multiple incoming projectiles , such as rocket propelled grenades , in order to designate fast reaction soft or hard kill countermeasures .\nmy experience at reutech radar system was good . the department that as a student worked for was development was not always busy but satisfying . i was exposed to not only electrical but also mechanical engineering works . there was also some other department which are mining and development . as soon as the in - serve is finished and those who were lucky enough to work for all these departments stands to gain a lot of good practical experience . evert hing was done professionally and management was fair . the hardest part of the job which was also the most enjoyable was many different projects such as testing radar and assembling its counterparts . although is a radar based company the also did solar panels . there other enjoyable part was working with the engineers which one can learn a lot from\nreutech is a truly south african defence group supplying local and export customers with advanced original equipment manufacturer products and services in the land , sea and air defence domains , as well as in the industrial and mining sectors .\nrrs has developed the perimeter intrusion monitoring system or \u201cpims\u201d that integrates traditional technologies used for asset protection , such as cameras , with ground surveillance radar . the addition of radar not only provides the benefit of persistently surveying large areas , but also includes other attributes such as all - weather day / night capability and geo - referenced intruder position reporting and tracking that enhance security personnel ' s ability to respond .\nthe radar system underwent exploratory sea trials . the team used data gathered during these trials to refine the design and optimize key parameters in simulink before re - generating hdl in preparation for the next trial .\nreutech solutions is known throughout sub - saharan africa for its cutting edge design and support infrastructure solutions . we have been providing world - class products & services throughout south africa since 1963 , cultivating a reputation for reliable and trustworthy solutions .\nreutech offers several digital product options , which can be customised to suit different requirements and markets . the new generation qt100 range of mpeg - 4 set top boxes is specifically designed for reliability , usability , low power consumption and affordability .\nsrg provides the msr300 , msr200 and the msr60 radar systems . the msr300 has a range up to 2500m , the msr200 a range up to 1200m , while the msr60 has a range up to 600m . the new generation msr60 has new features including faster scanning plus power options of solar / battery or generator / battery power . the 600m range msr60v has full functionality of the msr200 / 300 but is mounted on the tray of a utility vehicle , rather than a trailer or skid .\nthe rts 6400 is a 60 km instrumented - range monopulse x - band combined radar and optronics tracking system using a wide - band , high stability travelling wave tube amplifier ( twta ) and advanced doppler signal processing .\nfloodlight radar system for detecting and locating moving targets in 3d . stealthrad\u2122 a global provisional patent on the sub - surface profiler ( ssp ) . the non - level deployment functionality of the msr was patented in selected countries .\nthe benefit that radar brings to a security solution is that it is able to provide a much wider simultaneous coverage zone than cameras are able to achieve . whilst radar is accurately able to locate an intruder , it is however unable to classify the type of intruder , and thus relies on the camera to advise the operator of the nature of the intrusion . this is especially relevant in environments where intruders may not necessarily pose a threat , such as when wildlife enters the surveillance zone .\nreutech fuchs electronics designs and manufactures electronic fuzes for tube - launched ordnance and aircraft bombs . fuze functions include proximity ( airburst ) , point detonation , point detonation delay and electronic time . a range of pre - fragmented aircraft bombs qualified on most modern aircraft are also manufactured .\nin the past , rrs engineers developed similar systems by designing individual elements of the signal processor separately and manually writing hdl code . when the entire design could not fit on a single fpga , the team had to develop a framework for data communication between the elements . system - level debugging could not begin until the elements were integrated .\nlate last year the south african electronics industry , the council for scientific and industrial research ( csir ) , the south african national defence force , the air traffic and navigation services and other institutions celebrated the 75th anniversary of radar in this country . on december 16 , . . .\nlate last year , the south african electronics industry , the council for scientific and industrial research ( csir ) , the south african national defence force , the air traffic and navigation services and other institutions celebrated the 75th anniversary of radar in this country . on december 16 , . . .\nthe university of cape town\u2019s ( uct\u2019s ) masters degree in radar engineering , launched in 2011 , is proving to be a success , with a healthy annual intake of about ten full time post graduate students . furthermore , other students are pursuing the degree through distance education , taking the total . . .\na radar system built for operation at sea must handle wide - 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{"id": 56554, "summary": [{"text": "sunstate airlines is a subsidiary of qantas which operates regional flights under the qantaslink banner throughout queensland , and between brisbane and canberra .", "topic": 7}, {"text": "its head office is in bowen hills , brisbane . ", "topic": 38}], "title": "sunstate airlines", "paragraphs": ["1 . american eagle flights include flights operated by compass airlines , envoy air , expressjet , mesa airlines piedmont airlines , psa airlines , republic airlines , skywest airlines and trands states airlines .\nlatam airlines argentina , latam airlines brazil , latam airlines colombia , latam airlines ecuador , latam airlines express , latam airlines peru ( note : latam airlines paraguay is due to join oneworld later . )\nsunstate airlines . airline code , web site , phone , reviews and opinions .\nevery week , sunstate airlines / qantaslink operates 14 flights between brisbane and guangzhou . the first sunstate airlines / qantaslink flight is 333 , which departs at 9 : 55 am . on average , a sunstate airlines / qantaslink flight from brisbane and guangzhou takes 7 hours .\n4 . qantaslink uses the services of airlink , eastern australia airlines , national jet systems , network aviation , and sunstate airlines .\nevery week , sunstate airlines / qantaslink operates 55 flights between brisbane and launceston . the first sunstate airlines / qantaslink flight is 5753 , which departs at 1 : 55 pm . on average , a sunstate airlines / qantaslink flight from brisbane and launceston takes 3 hours 10 mins .\nthe rpt operators currently serving townsville are qantas airways ( including airlink ) , alliance airlines , sunstate airlines , virgin blue and macair .\nit was booked through qantas , but the flight is operated by qantas - link sunstate airlines .\nron purkis is pleased to be a part of the sunstate airlines anniversary celebrations at bundaberg airport .\nqantaslink began operating in 2001 combining the former eastern , southern , airlink and sunstate regional airlines that had originally been part of the australian airlines group .\nin 1987 , arch went to work for sunstate airlines ( which later became qantaslink ) , based in toowoomba .\nas a qantas subsidiary , sunstate airlines passengers have the opportunity to earn qantas frequent flyer points each time they book a flight and fly with sunstate to any of its qantaslink routes .\nevery week , sunstate airlines / qantaslink operates 15 flights between melbourne and toowoomba . the first sunstate airlines / qantaslink flight is 2697 , which departs at 10 : 00 am . the last flight is 2699 , which leaves at 6 : 55 pm . on average , a sunstate airlines / qantaslink flight from melbourne and toowoomba takes 1 hour 20 mins .\nevery week , sunstate airlines / qantaslink operates 42 flights between dubai and vienna . the first sunstate airlines / qantaslink flight is 8127 , which departs at 8 : 55 am . the last flight is 8125 , which leaves at 5 : 15 pm . on average , a sunstate airlines / qantaslink flight from dubai and vienna takes 3 hours 20 mins .\nbelow is a list of airlines with timetable cover images on this site . the airlines are grouped by continent :\nin 1992 , qantas amalgamated with australian airlines , who took over the sunstate business , making qantaslink one of the main flight services out of bundaberg .\ncopyright photo : peter gates . sunstate airlines\u2019 bombardier dhc - 8 - 402 ( q400 ) vh - qos ( msn 4263 ) arrives at brisbane .\nand that is not the only motoring link in the last 25 years of history , with cars responsible for the first sunstate airlines flight out of bundaberg .\nsunstate airlines is located at the domestic terminal of brisbane airport . passengers wishing to book a ticket with this qantaslink carrier can call its offices at 13 1313 .\nbook your tickets 90 days in advance to avail of the best sunstate airlines / qantaslink offers . sunstate airlines / qantaslink ' s flights starting at melbourne depart from melbourne airport . the iata code for this airport is mel . when these flights land in , they arrive at toowoomba . the iata code for this airport is wtb .\nbottom copyright photo : john adlard . bombardier dhc - 8 - 402 ( q400 ) vh - qoc ( msn 4117 ) of sunstate airlines approaches the sydney hub .\ns7 airlines ( siberia airlines ) airbus a321 - 211 vq - bqj ( msn 2076 ) muc ( arnd wolf ) . image : 941037 .\nbook your tickets 90 days in advance to avail of the best sunstate airlines / qantaslink offers . sunstate airlines / qantaslink ' s flights starting at brisbane depart from brisbane airport . the iata code for this airport is bne . when these flights land in launceston airport , they arrive at launceston . the iata code for this airport is lst .\ncopyright photo : peter gates / urltoken . sunstate airlines\u2019 bombardier dhc - 8 - 402 ( q400 ) vh - lqf ( msn 4375 ) prepares to depart from brisbane .\nbook your tickets 90 days in advance to avail of the best sunstate airlines / qantaslink offers . sunstate airlines / qantaslink ' s flights starting at brisbane depart from brisbane airport . the iata code for this airport is bne . when these flights land in guangzhou baiyun international airport , they arrive at guangzhou . the iata code for this airport is can .\nbook your tickets 90 days in advance to avail of the best sunstate airlines / qantaslink offers . sunstate airlines / qantaslink ' s flights starting at dubai depart from dubai international airport . the iata code for this airport is dxb . when these flights land in vienna international airport , they arrive at vienna . the iata code for this airport is vie .\nqantas link - sunstate airlines bombardier dhc - 8 - 402 ( q400 ) vh - qos ( msn 4263 ) bne ( peter gates ) , originally uploaded by airliners gallery .\ncopyright photo : qantas link - sunstate airlines bombardier dhc - 8 - 402 ( q400 ) vh - lqm ( msn 4450 ) syd ( keith burton ) . image : 922311 .\n. . . in march to brisbane based subsidiary sunstate airlines . the carrier operates six dash 8 series 100s and q200s . iran ground collision follows alaska and kenya accidents david learmount / london\n3 . only on routes operated by nordic regional airlines on behalf of finnair .\ncopyright photo : john adlard / urltoken . sunstate airlines bombardier dhc - 8 - 402 ( q400 ) vh - qoh ( msn 4132 ) in the special nbcf livery approaches the runway at sydney .\nqantas link - sunstate airlines bombardier dhc - 8 - 402 ( q400 ) vh - qoh ( msn 4132 ) ( pink nbcf ) syd ( john adlard ) , originally uploaded by airliners gallery .\naffiliate airlines that help extend the reach of our network to even more global destinations .\nwhile the spirit of sunstate is still an integral part of qantaslink ' s queensland operations , the history of sunstate is also now part of the much longer 86 - year history of qantas , which began in western queensland in 1920 .\ncopyright \u00a9 2008 - 2012 www . airlines - inform . com . all rights reserved .\nthere are 15 weekly flights from melbourne to toowoomba . following airlines and corresponding weekly flights -\nthere are 14 weekly flights from brisbane to guangzhou . following airlines and corresponding weekly flights -\nthere are 42 weekly flights from dubai to vienna . following airlines and corresponding weekly flights -\nthere are 55 weekly flights from brisbane to launceston . following airlines and corresponding weekly flights -\ncopyright photo : john adlard . sunstate\u2019 special dhc - 8 - 402 vh - qoh ( msn 4132 ) arrives at sydney .\nsunstate airlines / qantaslink is a travel partner to passengers travelling in india and abroad . it connects flyers to indian cities , such as mumbai , new delhi , as well as foreign destinations like sydney , melbourne and dallas fort worth .\nthe sunstate airlines ferries airline passengers to 23 destinations . these destinations include the barcaldine , biloela , bundaberg , cairns , blackall , blackwater , canberra , emerald , gladstone , charlesville , hervey bay , longreach , mackay , newcastle , lord howe island , rockhampton , townsville , hamilton island , roma , horn island , weipa , geraldton , perth , cloncurry , mount isa , and exmouth . sunstate airlines\u2019s main hub is at brisbane airport . its secondary hub is cairns airport .\nthere are 50 international airlines with rights to fly to townsville but none are currently exercising those rights .\nsunstate first took to the skies on december 7 1981 , with just 15 employees , including pilots and on the ground staff like mr purkis .\nhello , this site is by no way affiliated with sunstate airlines or qantas , please disregard the information located on this website . to contact qantas please call 13 13 13 within australia or visit urltoken for other numbers from overseas locations . thank you .\na short video taken from inside the cabin of a qantaslink ( sunstate airlines ) bombardier dash - 8 - q400 - registration vh - qoi - as we line up and take off from runway 01 at brisbane airport . cq plane spotting ( urltoken )\nltd . on october 31 , 1986 , this commuter is quickly established under the leadership of local accountant lloyd thompson as its mildura airport - based successor . ownership is divided between mildura businessmen and australian airlines ( pty . ) , ltd . ( 66 % ) and bevan whitaker , owner of sunstate airlines ( pty . ) , ltd . ( 33 % ) .\n( 60 % ) , klm royal dutch airlines ( 20 % ) , martinair ( 20 % ) alliances kenya airways , klm royal dutch airlines , martinair date established april 2001 date operations started april 2001 desc . . .\nit grew like topsy and we were soon doing all the taa ( trans - australia airlines ) routes .\nroyale airlines embraer emb - 110p1 bandeirante n692ra ( msn 110240 ) msy ( bruce drum ) . image : 104648 .\noperations continue apace through the remainder of the decade and into the next and in 1991 the carrier becomes an australian airlines ( pty . ) , ltd . affiliate and at year\u2019s end is renamed southern australia airlines ( pty . ) , ltd .\nlithuanian airlines boeing 737 - 524 ly - agz ( msn 26340 ) cdg ( christian volpati ) . image : 941531 .\nthis order will increase to 28 the number of q400 and q400 nextgen airliners operated by sunstate airlines ( qantas link ) . the group also operates two bombardier dhc 8 - 200 , three dhc - 8 - 200 ( q200 ) and 16 dhc - 8 - 300 ( q300 ) aircraft .\nqantas link ( sunstate airlines ) ( brisbane ) has announced it will start nonstop flights between brisbane and hamilton island with four weekly roundtrips with 74 - seat bombardier dhc - 8 - 402 ( q400 ) aircraft . the new route will launch on november 28 at the start of the summer season .\nit is for all intents and purposes qantas . just due to legal licence reasons they mention operated by sunstate or eastern or national jet as these are companies qantas purchased years ago .\ncontour airlines embraer erj 135er ( emb - 135er ) n16501 ( msn 145145 ) bwi ( brian mcdonough ) . image : 942603 .\ndiscover the advantages of flying with qantas and our partner airlines . learn about status credits , view tier benefits and use our helpful calculators .\nsierra pacific airlines ( 3rd ) boeing 737 - 5l9 wl n709s ( msn 28722 ) bwi ( tony storck ) . image : 941354 .\nmauritania airlines international boeing 737 - 8 max 8 5t - clj ( msn 64299 ) bru ( karl cornil ) . image : 941029 .\nmontenegro airlines fokker f . 28 mk . 4000 yu - aoi ( msn 11176 ) zrh ( rolf wallner ) . image : 941437 .\nhi there , i got a call last week for an interview with sunstate coming up in november , anybody else ? please feel free to give us your experience ; ) cheers , surfnetb .\nsunstate airlines\u2019 ( qantas link ) ( brisbane ) 74 - seat bombardier dhc - 8 - 402 ( q400 ) vh - qow ( msn 4285 ) aircraft showcasing the images of the taronga western plains zoo animals was introduced yesterday ( november 1 ) in sydney to help promote regional tourism . the airliner is decorated with images of giraffes and rhinoceros .\nsunstate ' s original pilot , captain don anderson , is still in bundaberg as chief pilot , along with captain gordon eagan , captain john grimley and bevan whitaker ' s son , captain paul whitaker .\nhi guys , just wondering if anyone could kindly direct me to a site that could give me a bit of info , history etc etc on sunstate airlines ! ! yep got an interview next week with them . . . . . . . just wanted to be up to date ! ! big thanks in advance ! ! ! cheers ft : o\nturk hava yollari - turkish airlines douglas dc - 9 - 15 tc - jaa ( msn 47048 ) zrh ( jacques guillem collection ) . image : 941363 .\nas the qantaslink airport manager and director of jetset sunstate travel centre , mr purkis looks after people , but he also works for the australian air express cargo and it is the car parts that have been a focus through the years .\ni have reserved a seat , travel from rockhampton ( rok - ) to brisbane ( bne - brisbane ) by qf2353 , operated by qantaslink - sunstate airlines de havilland dhc - 8 400 series . ( k ) . i would like to check what is the baggage weight ? kindly get back to me sooner possible . thanks . my email : ong _ h _ y @ urltoken thanks and regards , ong chee leong\ndhl ( tasman cargo airlines ) boeing 757 - 236 ( f ) vh - tca ( msn 25620 ) ( jeremy clarkson ) syd ( john adlard ) . image : 940837 .\nthe family moved to brisbane in 1999 and settled in nudgee , and arch started work at virgin airlines in 2001 , becoming line captain and training captain ( boeing 737 ) and was brisbane base manager .\naustralia asia airlines ceased operations in 1996 as qantas could by then serve taiwan in its own right due to it being completely privatized . australia asia airline ' s aircraft were then returned to qantas service .\n, alaska airlines and iran air suffered accidents at the end of january , resulting in the deaths of more than 250 people . on 31 january at tehran airport , iran , an empty iran air ai . . .\ni flew for sunstate back in 1989 , prior to their merging with qf . absolutely loved the shorts . decided to go back to an ? ? ? ? many fond memories of my 11 hour days and regular stops for fuel . i ' d give my right arm to be doing it again !\nkenya flamingo airlines regional air part 1 parti parti part 2 part 2 part 2 part 2 part 2 part 2 part 2 part 2 part 3 part 3 part 3 part 3 part 3 part 3 part 3 part . . .\na310 , a gulf air a320 at bahrain later the same year , and a flash airlines boeing 737 at sharm el sheikh , egypt this january . there are differences , however : the gulf air event was l . . .\nthe regional airlines group currently operate 82 aircraft , of which qantaslink operates 68 aircraft including 18 boeing 717 - 200 , 3 bombardier dash 8 - 200 / q200 , 16 dash 8 - q300 and 31 bombardier dash 8 - q400 turboprop aircraft .\nthen there\u2019s the west australian based skippers aviation , primarily a fly - in - fly - out charter carrier for mining companies , alongside the likes of maroomba airlines and alliance airlines , but they also takes teir fleet of 27 aircraft to 12 regularly scheduled commercial destinations around the state . this includes places like monkey mia , famous for its bottlenose dolphins , broome and a wide variety of mining towns . alliance similarly offer three routes in addition to its charter services between perth , karratha , newman and port hedland .\nwe at urltoken bring forth a list of domestic airlines in kuwait that offer discounted rates on flights . using our user - friendly navigation on our website and tons of other useful resources and features , such as domestic airlines online pnr status check , airfare calendar , price comparison on domestic airline tickets , charts and graphs you are bound to get the best of both worlds . so what are you waiting for ? log on to urltoken , avail incredible discounts on the airfare , and spend the saved money on other luxuries of life .\nthe symbol \u00aa after an airline indicates that there is at least one baggage label of this airline . the timetable page of the airline has a link to a separate page of labels . in addition , airlines with baggage labels are listed on a separate index page .\ni often fly sunstate and usually select seats when i book online . however i think the policy must have changed recently as i have flights to brisbane booked for august and i just went in and looked and it seems you can now only select window or aisle , not the actual seat . you may be able to choose when you actually check in - will find out in august !\nairline baggage labels the symbol \u00aa after an airline ( in the list below ) indicates that there is at least one baggage label of this airline . the timetable page of the airline has a link to a separate page of labels . in addition , airlines with baggage labels are listed on a separate index page .\nanybody went to the last sunstate ' s interview this friday 18th ? wanna share your feedback ? i ' ve found everyone very nice and that was an interesting experience , we have to wait now for a letter to know if we are going to the next stage . funny though they won ' t give a call just like they did to invite us to this first group interview ? good luck to all of you who went there : ok :\nflying triplet , just to confirm with you that sunstate no longer operate the shorts360 a / c as said in the above history . the fleet is now an all dash 8 fleet . 5 - dash 8 - 100 ' s ( 36 seat / 1 f / a ) 2 - dash 8 - 200 ' s ( 36 seat / 1 f / a ) 5 - dash 8 - 300 ' s ( 50 seat / 2 f / a ' s )\nin 2008 , the first qantas airbus a380 was delivered , ushering in a new standard of in - flight comfort and service on long haul routes . the partnership with emirates launched in march 2013 brings together the national and international networks of two great airlines to offer an unrivalled choice of destinations and benefits including earning frequent flyer points on both networks and chauffeur drive services .\nsunways airlines , a . b . : sweden ( 1994 - 1997 ) . sunways airlines is set up at stockholm\u2019s arlanda airport on october 30 , 1994 , to provide domestic and regional charters , both passenger and cargo . shareholding is divided between izzet edige , haluk semiz , and ilmari haapajoki . richard w . hjelt is appointed chairman , with engin gulmez as managing director . a workforce of 330 is recruited over the next 6 months . three boeing 757 - 236s and a b - 757 - 23a are leased and are employed to inaugurate revenue flights on may 22 , 1995 . two of the b - 757 - 236s are soon leased to sunways intersun havacilik , a . o . and replaced with mcdonnell douglas md - 83s .\ninternational passenger numbers fell sharply in 1991 with the withdrawal of scheduled services . the upturn in 1993 was the result of the introduction of scheduled services by garuda . these services ceased in 1994 . mba commenced services to papua new guinea in early 1997 and then withdrew later in october 1997 . flight west airlines also commenced direct services to / from papua new guinea in october 1998 and then withdrew in february 1999 .\nthe regional airlines group provides direct employment for more than 1 , 300 people in metropolitan and regional centres , including adelaide , brisbane , cairns , canberra , melbourne , mildura , newcastle , perth , sydney and tamworth . sponsorship of events and the promotion of tourism demonstrates qantaslink ' s commitment to rural and regional australia and the airline works closely with other parts of the qantas group to promote regional and destination tourism within australia and overseas .\nin 1990 the number of domestic passengers decreased significantly because of the effect of the pilots\u00ed dispute . other features of the period are the periods of moderate growth in the 80s and a period of accelerated growth following the deregulation of the domestic aviation industry in october 1990 . the passenger levels of the 80s are inflated by cairns passengers who travelled through townsville . when the airlines decided in the early 1990s to overfly townsville to and from cairns , cairns passengers were no longer included in the townsville statistics .\nwhen it comes to travelling around australia , there are four major players connecting us to capital cities around the country , owned by two companies . qantas are the classic choice , while virgin australia sit as the player who shook things up as virgin blue in 1999 . the brand now sit as the country\u2019s second largest airline , aided by the demise of ansett in 2001 . then there\u2019s jetstar \u2013 qantas\u2019 discount carrier and tiger \u2013 the asian discount carrier now owned by virgin . chances are , you fly on one of these four airlines every time you travel domestically .\nand finally for essendon airport there\u2019s sharp airlines . first established in 1990 , the company have been making major strides since 2008 , adding major destinations like adelaide to their route map , connecting the south east of australia to places like king island and flinders island in tasmania . they operate 11 aircraft that seat up to 19 a piece , and will take you to nine destinations including port augusta in south australia , launceston in tasmania and warrnambool and portland in victoria . for those playing at home , portland is 362 km west of melbourne and is the oldest european settlement in the state .\nnext , we have free spirit airlines , a new player in the market who commenced their operations in april 2015 . with a single aircraft in service , they currently connect essendon with burnie in tasmania and merimbula in nsw . their beechcraft 1900 aircraft seats 19 passengers . already their introduction into the market has been met with what seem to be some underhanded tactics by the major players in the market , who according to reports may have fabricated numbers and even poached employees at the time of their launch . whatever the truth may be , it\u2019s proof that competition is fierce even for a carrier that only has one commercial aircraft to their name .\nlake a / c div . of consolidated aeronautics inc . ( 15 items )\n. to narrow down your search , use the filters . if you can ' t find what you are looking for , try our\ncreed , ronald george . . creed grazing co . , the ' old station ' raglan qld 4697 australia\nshop for an exciting array of merchandise and exclusive qantas products at retail prices .\nthe answer is simple . excellent service , great value and an award winning airline .\nbook avis , budget , hertz and thrifty car hire or see our car hire specials .\nmake the most of your trip and choose from over 10 , 000 activities in 800 destinations worldwide .\nlog in with your booking reference to request seats , change or upgrade flights , check in and more . find out about bid now upgrades .\ntrack updates on extreme weather or other major issues that may impact your flight .\nview baggage allowances , purchase additional baggage , learn about dangerous goods or track lost baggage .\nways to check - in for your flight including online and on your mobile .\nrequest extra legroom seats or other seats after payment for your flight has been made or select your seat at check - 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800 - air - fare ( 247 - 3273 ) 703 - 379 - 1777 - call center hours : open 24 hours / 365 days copyright \u00a9 1995 - 2015 urltoken . all rights reserved .\nwe noticed that you ' re using an unsupported browser . the tripadvisor website may not display properly . we support the following browsers :\ni ' ve booked a flight from cairns to hamilton island , and then from hamilton island to brisbane .\nif you don ' t have status you pay need to pay a fee to book your seats ahead .\nit ' s usually a small plane and short flight so not a major hassle choosing seats .\nqantaslink is the regional arm of qantas , the planes tend to be a bit smaller , similar to flybe or cityjet .\nand yes 100 000s people fly with them every month . to pre book you go into your booking at qantas . com . au , go to manage my booking and select your seats there .\nyou ' ll probably find that until check in you can only select a preference for aisle or window on these flights . at online check in , if you don ' t have status , there might be a few seats down the back to choose from .\ni flew with them yesterday from cairns to hamilton island , excellent flight , on time and service with a smile . the baggage allowance is 23 kg and hand luggage 7kg . hope this helps .\n* tripadvisor llc is not a booking agent and does not charge any service fees to users of our site . . . (\ntripadvisor llc is not responsible for content on external web sites . taxes , fees not included for deals content .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 / / en\nurltoken\ni have booked a return flight bris to hamilton island in november 2017 for my wife and i . the seat allocation has us both in window seating , how can i change the seat allocation so we are seated together on both flights . the only thing avaialble on line with manage a booking is to select ailse or window . can you advise or help please ?\ni have seen many posts on social media from your pilots while in flight . is this something the airline approves of ?\nwhile planning a vacation abroad is something we all look forward to , booking tickets is a process that most of us dread . to make sure that your vacation is hassle - free from the very beginning , cleartrip has made the process of booking flights fast and easy .\nbooking tickets with the cleartrip app will help you to save time and money . search for the cheapest flights by comparing prices using its fare calendar . it also offers the widest range of payment options and allows you to view fares in all major currencies . choose cleartrip for assured convenience during your travels .\n1 - touch flight booking - the fastest way to book your flights . know more\u2192\nsunnies people are funky and cool ! - they have the best looking crew ! ! ! they get to strut their stuff on the runway . . . . ( i mean tarmac ) and do their thang ! ! ! they always stop traffic on the tarmac with a few whistles : - ) go sunnies baby !\nwell maybe she really needed to reapply some lipstick ? ? ? sunnies crew are immaculate ! ! ! - imagines qwannas walking to gate 1 bne stopping traffic gets our her little powder mirror and paints some lippy : - ) dr . phil . . . . the truck rolling and trailers jacknifing is just normal : - ) . . . . my life is just like hollywood scenes baby . . . . actually i wish i could be in sunnies so i could stop traffic . . . . if i stood in the way i ' ll end up as roadkill : - ( i get run over by cabinbags as it is in the ailes ! lol even when i ' m shaking my tail in the aisle doing seats !\nhi sunnies , there is an urban legend at eastern that cabin crew at sunnies get paid more than eastern cabin crew and you ' re rostered ( on average ) for less than 100 hours per month . also , you ' re all so happy with the company that a significant number of you don ' t bother to progress to qf but stay on at sunnies for years and years . i personally find it hard to believe but have never been able to verify the rumours as i don ' t know anyone who works there . could someone please set the record straight for those of my colleagues who are too naive to question the legends . thanks and enjoy the sunshine . ; )\nm00ving _ on it looks like sunnies are too busy to reply . . . flying _ triplet how did u go with your interview ?\nduring his 40 years as a jack - of - all trades at bundaberg airport , ron purkis has been as focused on cars as he has been on planes .\nwe have been unloading car parts for so long here , we always joke about if they are ever going to finish the car ,\nhe said .\nthat ' s what i like about this job , there are no two days the same .\nfounder bevan whitaker said he owned several motor truck and car dealerships and he wanted to get around to them faster .\ni thought the best way to tackle the problem was to start flying ,\nmr whitaker said .\na bargara woman has been charged with multiple fraud offences for her alleged involvement in a romantic scam that left a young man $ 135 , 000 out of pocket .\nformer manager said she got paid $ 200 a week if she was lucky .\n\u00a9 the bundaberg newspaper company pty limited 2018 . unauthorised reproduction is prohibited under the laws of australia and by international treaty .\nemploying 1 shorts 360 and 1 cessna 404 titan obtained from murray valley\u2019s assets , managing director tony matthews and chief pilot damian cresp launch scheduled services over the predecessor\u2019s routes on november 9 . with the entire murray valley staff retained , travelers notice little change . enplanements total 34 , 000 .\nservices continue during the remainder of the year and in 1996 - 1997 . during these years , destinations visited include agadir , bergen , billund , cardiff , copenhagen , dubai , fuertenventura , goa , goteborg , gran canaria , helsinki , hurghada , jonkoping , kalmar , kristiansand , kuopio , london ( lgw and ctn ) , lulea , manchester , mombasa , newcastle , orebro , ostersund , oulu , phuket , stavanger , tampere , trondheim , ul - mea , and vasteras .\none of the company\u2019s b - 757 - 236s is grounded in denmark during the summer , where it is repossessed by its lessor . the company goes bankrupt and shuts its doors in september .\narch van dongen will be greatly missed by his friends and family . photo contributed\nadrianus ( known as arch ) van dongen was born in tilburg , holland on february 24 , 1953 , to john and riek van dongen .\nthe family immigrated to australia by ship when arch was three and settled in ballandean .\nwhen arch was about seven , john and riek bought a farm in wallangara .\nthey settled there and arch went to school in wallangarra and high school in stanthorpe .\nhe helped on the farm after school and then as he got older , worked on the farm and at the telephone exchange at the post office at wallangara .\nwhen he was 20 , the family moved to stanthorpe to a property where he did farm work and had a fruit run .\narch met catherine baque in stanthorpe while he was president of ycw and the first stanthorpe president of rotaract .\nthey married on july 16 , 1977 , at st joseph ' s catholic church in stanthorpe .\nfor a few years they ran the fruit shop at severnlea and had a fruit run .\nin his limited time off , arch took flying lessons to gradually build up his hours .\nhe had had his private pilot ' s licence from when he was 20 and got his commercial licence at 27 years after training with bob keogh .\nhe worked as an instructor at the toowoomba airport for bob keogh and started work for moore ' s air charter in 1981 , doing truck driving and charter flying .\nhe worked there for 13 years and spent the last three as chief pilot .\nhe taught both his sons to fly and they were flying solo before they were eligible to hold a driver ' s licence .\nfrom 1991 he was transferred to brisbane and for nine years travelled from toowoomba , and later helidon , to work in brisbane .\nhe had also been a member of the darling downs aero club since the late 1970s and was president from 1989 - 1991 .\nboth arch and catherine were active participants in the church communities where they lived .\nfor the past four years , arch was also a volunteer bus driver , picking up the families of inmates held in the woodford correctional centre from caboolture railway station and conveying them to the prison for visitation periods before returning them to the station .\narch was a very hands - on husband and parent , always encouraging and supporting his children .\nhe was their\nhead cheerleader\nat every sporting and school event and he celebrated each of their achievements as if they were his own .\nthe family home was a joyful place where all his friends and his children ' s friends were always welcomed with open arms and made to feel like family .\nhe would always tell his children how proud he was of each of them , which meant as much now as it did when they were kids .\ndaughter alison , owner of born and bread bakeries in toowoomba , said her father had always been a constant , active , and passionate participant in all their lives .\nwe all went to him for advice and valued his opinion greatly ,\nshe said .\nhe acted purely , openly and wholeheartedly in whatever he did , whether it was his hobbies or caring for his parents and brothers or welcoming his sons and daughters - in - law - brad , jacinta , jenn and lee , all of whom he absolutely adored .\nalison said he was a huge supporter of the bakeries she owned and was a\nmajor factor in our success over the last 12 years\n.\nit was no surprise when ben and luke both became training captains flying with arch at virgin , while clare , as an attendant , welcomed passengers on board .\nhe doted on every one of his grandchildren and no babysitting job , whether it was in sydney , brisbane or toowoomba , was too hard or too far away .\nhe will be sadly missed by his family , his wide circle of friends and those involved in the aviation industry .\narch is survived by his wife , four children and eight grandchildren , as well as his parents and siblings .\nthe woman was transported in a serious but stable condition after a car crashed into a tree south of cooyar this afternoon .\n\u00a9 toowoomba newspapers pty ltd 2018 . unauthorised reproduction is prohibited under the laws of australia and by international treaty .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 strict / / en\nurltoken\ncookies help us deliver our services . by using our services , you agree to our use of cookies . learn more\nto access our news database including exclusive stories reported first by ch - aviation you need to upgrade to ch - aviation . with a ch - aviation subscription you benefit from a wide range of data and information such as :\nin december 1992 the government announced that british airways had successfully bid a $ 665 million for 25 per cent of qantas and in february 1993 qantas received a a $ 1 . 35 billion capital injection from the government .\nthe british airways purchase was completed in march 1993 , setting the stage for partnership arrangements in many areas to achieve economies of scale . the following month the qantas board decided to merge qantas and australian under the banner qantas - ' the australian airline ' .\nanother historical accomplishment was achieved on 31 march 2002 when the $ 9 million qantas founders outback museum which has been built alongside the original qantas hangar at longreach airport . for further information visit the qantas founders outback museum website .\nschedules shown are for reference only and are subject to change without prior notice . refer to airline websites for current schedules and flight times .\nthe symbol * after an airline indicates that there is at least one image of the interior of a timetable of that airline , in addition to the usual cover image . such an image may show e . g . a description of routes flown or aircraft used , the actual flight schedule ( or an excerpt ) , a route map , or combinations of these .\ninterior images the symbol * after an airline ( in the list below ) indicates that there is at least one image of the interior of a timetable of that airline , in addition to the usual cover image . such an image may show e . g . a description of routes flown or aircraft used , the actual flight schedule ( or an excerpt ) , a route map , or combinations of these . see the list of complete timetables for timetables which have been scanned in their entirety .\ntype of timetable most timetables are system timetables . with each image comes the effective date , and with no other information given , you may assume it is a system , either the main edition for international use ( primary system ) or a home edition for use in the airline ' s country of origin . other types of timetables have been marked accordingly .\nimage quality unfortunately , some timetables have not been scanned with optimal settings and the images are not of the quality you should expect , so we are slowly , but constantly , rescanning timetables and substituting images . please note that the scanning of items belonging to other collectors has been beyond our control .\nairline histories originally , we had plans to include a few notes with each airline , giving date of foundation , change of names and other information of interest . too big a task with limited resources , only a small portion of the airline pages have been\ngraced\nwith this type of information , but we continue at a slow pace . see the list of books we are using for this purpose .\nairline histories - 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\u00e0 - dire sans obliger votre visiteur \u00e0 quitter votre page web !\nles jeux de lettre fran\u00e7ais sont : \u25cb anagrammes \u25cb jokers , mots - crois\u00e9s \u25cb lettris \u25cb boggle .\nlettris est un jeu de lettres gravitationnelles proche de tetris . chaque lettre qui appara\u00eet descend ; il faut placer les lettres de telle mani\u00e8re que des mots se forment ( gauche , droit , haut et bas ) et que de la place soit lib\u00e9r\u00e9e .\nil s ' agit en 3 minutes de trouver le plus grand nombre de mots possibles de trois lettres et plus dans une grille de 16 lettres . il est aussi possible de jouer avec la grille de 25 cases . les lettres doivent \u00eatre adjacentes et les mots les plus longs sont les meilleurs . participer au concours et enregistrer votre nom dans la liste de meilleurs joueurs ! jouer\nla plupart des d\u00e9finitions du fran\u00e7ais sont propos\u00e9es par sensegates et comportent un approfondissement avec littr\u00e9 et plusieurs auteurs techniques sp\u00e9cialis\u00e9s . le dictionnaire des synonymes est surtout d\u00e9riv\u00e9 du dictionnaire int\u00e9gral ( tid ) . l ' encyclop\u00e9die fran\u00e7aise b\u00e9n\u00e9ficie de la licence wikipedia ( gnu ) .\nles jeux de lettres anagramme , mot - crois\u00e9 , joker , lettris et boggle sont propos\u00e9s par memodata . le service web alexandria est motoris\u00e9 par memodata pour faciliter les recherches sur ebay .\nchanger la langue cible pour obtenir des traductions . astuce : parcourir les champs s\u00e9mantiques du dictionnaire analogique en plusieurs langues pour mieux apprendre avec sensagent .\ncopyright \u00a9 2000 - 2016 sensagent : encyclop\u00e9die en ligne , thesaurus , dictionnaire de d\u00e9finitions et plus . tous droits r\u00e9serv\u00e9s .\nles cookies nous aident \u00e0 fournir les services . en poursuivant votre navigation sur ce site , vous acceptez l ' utilisation de ces cookies . en savoir plus\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 0 transitional / / en\ntownsville international airport handled 865 , 800 passengers in 2001 / 2002 , which makes it the thirteenth busiest airport in australia in terms of the number of passengers ( slightly in excess of 1 % of the nation\u00eds total passenger throughput ) .\nmost passengers originate from domestic sources , particularly within queensland . in 2000 brisbane accounted for 67 % of all domestic traffic , followed by cairns with 17 % and mackay with 8 % .\n( click to view ) shows the five most important domestic routes into and out of townsville . the top five routes total more than 97 % of total domestic / regional traffic .\n( click to view ) shows actual and expected domestic and international passenger numbers up to the year 2018 .\nsince 1995 / 96 domestic / regional passengers have grown at an average annual rate of 6 % with a growth of 9 % in domestic passengers and a growth of 14 % in regional passengers .\nannual international passenger movements through townsville international airport are expected to increase from 240 in 1998 to 41 , 000 in 2018 .\nyour search returned 100 results . ( a maximum of 100 results are returned , ordered by relevance )\n. . . ome officials in east africa privately contend that their impoverished and heavily - indebted flag - carriers would actually be better off within the protective confines of a multinational airline .\nis still locked in battle with foreign carriers for the country ' s tourist traffic . it hopes that its newly - ordered airbus a310 - 300s will prove to be the much - needed elixir . air tanz . . .\nsouth african airways best european airline british airways klm lufthansa swissair virgin atlantic best central / south amercia / caribbean airline acrolineas argentinas lan chile . . .\n. . . cted virgin atlantic over british midland to introduce ser vices between london heathrow and moscow sheremetyevo later this year . an additional airbus a320 will be acquired for the ser vice . + +\nis adding services from nairobi to the island of lumu , off the coast of kenya , in association with eagle aviation , which will fly an atr 42 on the route . a new service from nairobi . . .\n. . . estment in tes which will see the interactive in flight entertainment ( ife ) system flying on 24 of the airline ' s interna tional 747 - 400s by the end of 2002 . at the same time , the first of three\nboeing 767 - 300s equipped with tes has entered service . in qantas first class tes provides 12 film channels , six television channels , 10 games , the airshow moving map , text news and . . .\n. . . t the airline industry will only\nbe in a posi tion\nto place orders in the second half of mid - 2003 , when it will have returned to profitability . purchase kenya drops 767 - 400er order for 777\nhas decided to stick with boeing for its long - haul fleet , switching its 767 - 400er order to the larger 777 - 200er . the airline had commitments for the now - defunct 767 - 400erx model , b . . .\n. . . investors . a further 10 % would be distributed through an employee share - ownership scheme . the privatisation process is tak ing place against a background ot improving financial performance at\n. the 1994 / 5 financial year recently ended is thought to have shown a s14 mil lion profit , and this year the fore cast is for an advance to $ 20 million . in 1992 / 3 , the carrier repor . . .\n( er ) royal air maroc ( er ) total 16 3 2 1 3 5 2 asia , australasia , & mid east total 169 ( 7 ) air china air china ( er ) air do ( er ) air japan ( er ) air new zealand ( er ) air niu . . .\n( adv ) lignes aeriennes congolaises ( c ) lina congo ( c ) linhas aereas de mocambique ( c ) linhas aereas de mocambique mediterranean air service ( c ) nationwide air ( adv ) nigeria airway . . .\n. . . from japan ( flight inter national 26 march - 1 april , pi2 ) . the airline , however , has formed a task force to improve reliability at tokyo ' s narita airport at die us administration ' s suggestion .\nintroduces its first boeing 737 - 300 kenya airways has introduced the first of three new boeing 737 - 300s on services from its nairobi base , as the airline develops die airport into a hu . . ."]}
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", "topic": 10}], "title": "zappos", "paragraphs": ["date : wed , 22 jul 2009 from : tony hsieh ( ceo - zappos . com ) to : all zappos employees subject : zappos and amazon\ndate : wed , 22 jul 2009 from : tony hsieh ( ceo \u2013 zappos . com ) to : all zappos employees subject : zappos and amazon\nzappos and amazon sitting in a tree . . .\n- tony hsieh , ceo of zappos . com , inc .\nenjoy the zappos tour experience and lunch with a zappos employee . this 2 . 5 - hour experience includes the 90 - minute zappos tour and a 60 - minute lunch in the zappos cafeteria . our amazing bistro crew offers a variety of fresh , hand - prepared lunch options .\nzappos employee steven weinstein , shown here in the retailer ' s las vegas headquarters , holds the record for longest zappos customer - service call .\ngood news from zappos headquarters continues to make headlines . last week plans were announced for a zappos downtown campus where zappos hopes to move into the las vegas city hall and adjacent expansion land downtown sometime in 2012 or 2013 .\nhow his company got more than 400 , 000\nlikes\non facebook . ( zappos labs is the experimental digital marketing arm of zappos . )\nzappos also recommends that consumers who use their zappos password on other sites - a common , if unsafe , practice - should change those passwords , too .\nread more about how zappos , under amazon , has kept its independent streak .\nit also gives a financial boost to zappos , said hsieh , who aims for the unit to eventually contribute to 10 % of zappos ' s operating profit .\namazon buys zappos ; the price is $ 928m . , not $ 847m .\namazon closes zappos deal , ends up paying $ 1 . 2 billion \u2013 techcrunch\nthe offices of zappos are meant to encourage \u201cfun and a little weirdness . \u201d\n3 .\nthere ' s a lot of growth ahead of zappos .\ntwenty - four million zappos customers are getting an unpleasant sunday - evening surprise .\nin 2009 , zappos was sold to urltoken for more than $ 1 billion .\ndiscover the wonderful world of zappos company culture and let one of . . .\nzappos and amazon sitting in a tree . . .\n- tony hsieh\nsince its official launch in december 2008 , zappos insights has become its own legal entity within zappos , said robert richman , the project ' s co - leader .\nwe could be in any industry that we can differentiate ourselves through better customer service and better customer experience ,\nhe said .\nthere probably will never be zappos paper clips , but there could be a zappos airline or zappos hotel .\nif zappos as a brand was just about selling shoes online , i would probably get bored and leave ,\nhsieh remarked .\nanything that i would otherwise want to do outside of zappos makes more sense to do under the zappos platform .\nhaving worked in zappos ' former headquarters in henderson , their new hq in downtown las vegas won\u2019t be too much of a surprise . it is filled with zappos touches .\nventure frogs poured $ 1 million into zappos . more recently , zappos scored two rounds of funding , totaling $ 35 million , from sequoia capital in 2004 and 2005 .\n4 . amazon is buying zappos for its people - its leadership and its employees .\ndear zappos employees - please set aside 20 minutes to carefully read this entire email .\nzappos accepts most major credit / debit cards ; they accept mastercard , visa , american express , and discover card . zappos also accepts payments through paypal and bill me later . zappos does not accept cashier ' s checks , personal checks or money orders .\n1 .\nzappos has a customer obsession which is so easy for me to admire . it is the starting point for zappos . it is the place where zappos begins and ends . and that is a very key factor for me . i get all weak - kneed when i see a customer - obsessed company , and zappos certainly is that .\nas you walk through zappos ' s two - story building , be prepared to have your picture taken in the royalty room and to be greeted by zappos ' s own mayor .\namazon buys zappos ; the price is $ 928m . , not $ 847m . \u2013 techcrunch\nzappos has set up a special web page for customers to visit and change the password .\nhsieh , like nearly every zappos employee , has an open desk cluttered with colorful decorations .\nzappos hack exposes 24 million customer accounts to cyberattackers , but credit cards were not stolen .\ndo you have a large group that would like to visit the zappos family ? well , this is the option for you ! you will receive the zappos tour experience as well as an additional one hour presentation following the tour . this presentation will dive deeper into the zappos culture .\nthis initiative is an extension of zappos ' longstanding mission to meet customers ' needs and provide the best customer service possible . to support the launch , zappos has created a dedicated customer loyalty team trained to assist customers shopping for products for special needs . zappos is also teaming up with\nstill , while analysts applaud zappos for trying something innovative , they said that for zappos insights to represent a meaningful part of the company ' s profit , some big investment would be required .\njenn mummert , from left , kristin colbert and dan callahan at zappos in henderson , nev .\npursuing growth & learning . how zappos does it and how we can help you , too .\nzappos was scooped up by amazon in 2009 for approximately $ 880 million . for those interested , zappos is hiring an application security engineer , the only opening listed in the information security categeory .\nit\u2019s not because he\u2019s tuned out . rather , hsieh\u2019s vision for zappos goes way beyond ecommerce .\nthough zappos and downtown project are entirely separate , i wanted to encourage zappos employees to go out into the community and to encourage people in the community to come onto zappos ' campus , to have more of those innovation - driving\ncollisions\nwith other people , businesses , and industries .\nover the next few days , you will probably read headlines that say \u201camazon acquires zappos\u201d or \u201czappos sells to amazon\u201d . while those headlines are technically correct , they don\u2019t really properly convey the spirit of the transaction . ( i personally would prefer the headline \u201czappos and amazon sitting in a tree\u2026\u201d )\nthe urltoken e - commerce platform will be transitioned to run on the same technology and backend systems used to power zappos . com . zappos will take over operations of urltoken in nevada and kentucky .\nit ' s not clear whether zappos allows coupon stacking . please check out this page to see if zappos currently allows you to stack coupons . zappos does change its couponing policies from time to time so you can always check their homepage to see if there ' s any info on coupon stacking .\nzappos , which amazon bought in 2009 but left hsieh to run independently , has often been noted for its customer service . zappos consistently makes stellaservice\u2019s list of retailers with best service . ( for example , zappos has a 365 - day free return policy ) . on apple\u2019s app store , zappos has an average five star rating . the app store\u2019s editors said it\u2019s their top recommendation for shoe shopping .\ni\u2019m digging around for details now but here\u2019s a video jeff bezos did that just went to zappos employees . the post by zappos ceo tony hsieh is here . in a letter to employees he writes :\ni ' d ultimately like for zappos ' future to not be dependent on me as its ceo .\nif you know more about zappos and its super cloud project , e - mail the author here .\nzappos is the latest in a string of high profile hacking victims hit by cyber crime this weekend .\naccount data for zappos ' 24 million customers has been compromised by hackers . what do we know ?\nthe zappos hack comes after huge security breaches at sony and online security giant rsa secureid last year .\nzappos ceo tony hsieh is building a community - powered , whimsy - driven tech mecca . peter bohler\nzappos is trying to bridge that gap with the launch of pinpointing - a companion tool for pinterest .\nzappos has a wide reach across many other channels of customer interaction such as email , blogs , facebook , youtube and the newly - launched zappos . tv , in which the company aims to produce two to three original videos per week giving customers a unique look at daily life at the zappos headquarters .\nzappos is possibly the most debated organization today . the business world stands back in awe of zappos\u2019 uniquely rapid growth . in february 2010 zappos earned # 15 on the 2010 fortune 100 best companies to work for list - - sales exceed 1 billion dollars annually . and ceo tony hsieh is not stopping there .\nphoto ( top ) : zappos headquarters in henderson , nev . photo ( bottom ) : ceo hsieh says zappos has maintained its independence from new corporate parent amazon . credit : isaac brekken / for the times\nthis morning , our board approved and we signed what ' s known as a ' definitive agreement , ' in which all of the existing shareholders and investors of zappos ( there are over 100 ) will be exchanging their zappos stock for amazon stock ,\na memo posted to zappos by ceo tony hsieh read .\nonce the exchange is done , amazon will become the only shareholder of zappos stock .\nzappos , the online shoe , clothing and accessories retailer , has an incredibly open and social culture . here are just a few of the ways zappos uses social media to support and share their unique culture .\nthis morning , our board approved and we signed what\u2019s known as a \u201cdefinitive agreement\u201d , in which all of the existing shareholders and investors of zappos ( there are over 100 ) will be exchanging their zappos stock for amazon stock . once the exchange is done , amazon will become the only shareholder of zappos stock .\nyelpgenerally , the feedback on zappos on yelp has been about average to slightly below average . they ' ve been rated at approximately 3 stars by customers on yelp . it appears that users on yelp who have experience with zappos locally are have had some issues zappos ' customer service , but generally hav . . .\nyes , zappos does have an affiliate program . using their affiliate or referral program , you can earn commissions by referring new customers via the zappos website . we researched the popular affiliate networks , and here ' s what we found about where you can join zappos ' affiliate program : skimlinks : yes . . .\nwhether you are an entrepreneur just starting out or your business has been around for 100 years , we ' re here to help you ! we offer tours of the zappos headquarters , q & a sessions with zappos leaders , a zappos insights content membership , and full zappos culture immersion with our live training events . we can even create a custom event for you if you\u2019d like . just let us know . ( :\nfelix salmon at reuters concludes sequoia \u2018forced\u2019 zappos to sell , while ben metcalfe raises some questions about zappos\u2019 way of treating customers and employees , saying this approach appears to not pay off in the end . dan primack at pehub , meanwhile , says he was right about the rumblings in the zappos board room all along ( they reported rumors about sequoia pressuring zappos for a liquidity event right after the deal was announced ) .\nread the full story on cio insight : case study : open source ' s sole purpose at zappos .\ni can ' t speak as to whether there is anything that zdnet can learn from zappos , but we ' re excited about the companies that have gone through zappos insights and improved their businesses as a result .\nzappos spokesman jeff lewis told nbc that providing good customer service i s a top priority for the company .\nwith your zappos insights membership you have access to our library of customer service and hr documents , videos with zappos leaders , and how - tos to assist you in creating the culture you envision for your organization .\nzappos has become the no . 1 footwear retailer on the web by making customer service a competitive weapon .\nalthough amazon now owns zappos\u2014which has expanded into clothing , housewares , cosmetics , and other items\u2014hsieh\u2019s customer service still strives to make a personal connection with shoppers . he calls the zappos reps the best in the world .\ncustomers of zappos ' discount shoe store urltoken were also affected , and their passwords were reset as well .\nzappos is moving into las vegas ' old city hall building , that circular white building on the right .\nzappos was mum about the outburst until late yesterday , when hsieh decided to confront the charge head on .\nzappos believes that even the most mundane activity , like a job interview , is an experience worth sharing .\neven after choosing a new zappos password , users should be careful to also change their passwords on any site where they ' ve used a similar or identical password , in case zappos ' intruders are able to decrypt the scrambled passwords they ' ve stolen . zappos is also warning affected customers to watch out for phishing emails that will use their stolen email addresses to spoof official zappos emails and ask for account credentials or financial details .\nover the next few days , you will probably read headlines that say\namazon acquires zappos\nor\nzappos sells to amazon\n. while those headlines are technically correct , they don ' t really properly convey the spirit of the transaction . ( i personally would prefer the headline \u201czappos and amazon sitting in a tree\u2026\u201d )\n\u201cone day there could be a zappos airline , a zappos hotel , zappos anything . we can have hundreds or thousands of businesses one day . if there\u2019s an opportunity for us to make a difference in terms of better customer service and better customer experience , those are the businesses that we would be considering getting into . \u201d\n\u201cthe whole goal of what i\u2019m working on is \u2018how do we create the platform so any employee can come up with an idea ? \u2019 if someone wants to start a zappos bakery or a zappos airline , they could . it\u2019s not me saying , \u2018here\u2019s what i think we should do in ecommerce or zappos hotel . \u2019\u201d\nyes , zappos has a money - back guarantee so that you can get a refund if you ' re unsatisfied with your purchase . learn more about it here . also visit their homepage to learn more about zappos .\nhow i did it : tony hsieh , ceo , zappos . com , how i did it article | urltoken\ntony hsieh , serial entrepreneur and ceo of zappos . com , offers leadership advice for fast - growing companies .\n\u201cit is really painful and slow at first , \u201d said christa foley , a 10 - year zappos veteran .\n3 . zappos is known for its legendary customer service . amazon thinks this is an asset in the future .\nwe ' re researching this question now . our team is checking zappos ' s customer service pages and faqs and other online sources for an answer . we may also contact zappos directly to get more information about this question .\nat least with the following , zappos has been quick to respond to the comment with a direct product link .\nzappos is great at using social media to reinforce the message that businesses are powered by people , not numbers .\nzappos ability to wear so many hats \u2026 corporate success , \u201clocal\u201d favorite , and internet sensation warrants strategic examination .\nbut amazon ' s already the master of online product distribution - they take online orders faster , ship goods cheaper , and trounce their competition . what could zappos bring to the table that amazon hasn ' t already figured out ? like you , we wanted to figure out exactly why amazon put down close to a billion dollars for zappos ( if you ' re unfamiliar with zappos , we suggest reading the new social engagement : a visit to zappos ) .\nthe first wow customer service story comes , appropriately , from zappos , where \u201cdeliver wow through service\u201d is the ecommerce company\u2019s core value # 1 . rob siefker , senior director of zappos\u2019 customer loyalty team , shared it with me :\nso zappos delivers \u2018happiness\u2019 for its employees and for its website customers . how about its social channels ? given zappos focus on customer service , does this extend to the channels where more and more consumers are expecting interaction from brands ?\nwe learned that they truly wanted us to continue to build the zappos brand and continue to build the zappos culture in our own unique way . i think \u201cunique\u201d was their way of saying \u201cfun and a little weird . \u201d \ud83d\ude42\n\u00a9 2009\u20132018 - urltoken , inc or its affiliates , 400 e . stewart avenue , las vegas , nv 89101 urltoken is operated by zappos ip , inc . products on urltoken are sold by zappos retail , inc . gift cards and e - gift cards sold on urltoken are sold by zappos gift cards , inc . or aci gift cards llc .\n\u00a9 2009\u20132018 - urltoken , inc . or its affiliates , 400 e . stewart avenue , las vegas , nv 89101 urltoken is operated by zappos ip , inc . products on urltoken are sold by zappos retail , inc . gift cards and e - gift cards sold on urltoken are sold by zappos gift cards , inc . or aci gift cards llc\ni hope his\nbet everything on holacracy\ndecision works out for him , zappos and the customers it serves .\njohn bunch is leading the adoption of holacracy at zappos . the company acknowledges that it has been a bumpy transition .\nin january , zappos and nine states announced a no - fault assurance of voluntary compliance settlement of the enforcement actions .\nbut she added that if the end result is a more vibrant downtown it could help zappos and the surrounding community .\ncurrently , zappos does not post any information about the availability of outlet stores . outlet stores are a great source of discounted items , and you can check here to see whether zappos has posted any updated information about their outlet locations .\nyes , zappos does offer free shipping all the time . you can read more about zappos ' s shipping policies on their website on their shipping policies page . good luck with your shopping there ! if you can ' t find the information in the link above , you might be able to find more information on zappos ' s hom . . .\nand when it comes to facebook , young said that zappos has to invest on sponsored posts \u2014 which cost money .\nas mentioned above , we plan to continue to run zappos as an independent entity . in legal terminology , zappos will be a \u201cwholly - owned subsidiary\u201d of amazon . your job is just as secure as it was a month ago .\nfeloni : you ' ve said in other interviews that zappos was never to you just about selling shoes or clothes , but that it ' s been about building a culture internally and with customers . what do you want zappos to become ?\nwe learned that they truly wanted us to continue to build the zappos brand and continue to build the zappos culture in our own unique way . i think\nunique\nwas their way of saying\nfun and a little weird .\ndonner\u2019s company is purchasing city hall and 18 acres for $ 25 million . zappos will lease the property from resort gaming .\nblake landau : some argue that there is nothing in the way a zappos operates to which an existing business can relate .\nzappos insights is the brainchild of zappos chief executive tony hsieh , who opened the doors to the inner workings and culture that helped to catapult his 11 - year - old shoe - retailing company to more than $ 1 billion in annual sales .\nnext year zappos is set to move headquarters from henderson , nevada , to the old city hall in downtown las vegas .\ntony hsieh , chief executive of zappos , at the trailer park in las vegas that he both owns and calls home .\nmr . hsieh knew his company needed a fix . but at zappos , conventional team - building exercises would not suffice . he needed to get weird . after learning about holacracy in 2012 , he decided it was just the thing for zappos .\nas mentioned above , we plan to continue to run zappos as an independent entity . in legal terminology , zappos will be a\nwholly - owned subsidiary\nof amazon . your job is just as secure as it was a month ago .\nzappos also has a totally unique culture . i ' ve seen a lot of companies , and i have never seen a company with a culture like zappos ' . and i think that kind of unique culture is a very significant asset .\nzappos will open its new corporate campus monday at the former city hall building at 400 stewart ave . in downtown las vegas\nyes , zappos does offer free returns and exchanges for items purchased on their website . you can see more details of their returns policy here . you might also check out zappos ' s homepage for additional pages with information on returns and exchanges .\nask your question right now with a member of the zappos customer loyalty team . go ahead - start a conversation now !\ninterviewed senior brand marketing manager michelle thomas and director of customer loyalty rob siefker about zappos ' crm - oriented corporate culture .\nthe announcement from the zappos side came from tony hsieh , the zappos ceo , in an open letter to employees . the information is generally the same , although it deals more with why zappos is excited about the deal and whether zappos employees will still have a job ( the answer :\nyour job is just as secure as it was a month ago .\n) still , tony confirms that none of the leadership ( tony hsieh , alfred lin , and fred mossler ) are leaving .\nzappos recognized that there are some consumers who are looking for a different set of features , so 6pm will continue to run as a separately branded web site ,\nsaid tony hsieh , ceo of zappos . com .\nby appealing to consumers who are looking for different features , we hope that zappos and urltoken will help expand the online shoe retailing space .\nyes , zappos does take paypal for checking out . you can use your paypal account or paypal credit card to pay on zappos ' s e - commerce store . read more information on zappos ' s paypal policies here . good luck with your shopping ! if you can ' t find the information in the link above , you might be able to fi . . .\nbut building a culture as supportive and cohesive as zappos\u2019 doesn\u2019t require your organization to develop a culture book ; each company is unique . however , there are five tips guaranteed to increase employee engagement based on the book \u201cdelivering happiness\u201d and zappos\u2019 engaging culture :\nthere are glimmers of hope . one zappos team member said that after months of torturous meetings , her circle , which promotes zappos culture , was running more efficiently . a couple of small businesses were opening up downtown without funding from mr . hsieh .\nwe learned that they truly wanted us to continue to build the zappos brand and continue to build the zappos culture in our own unique way . i think\nunique\nwas their way of saying\nfun and a little weird .\n: )\nzappos\u2019s reputation preceded the harvard business item , of course . \u201chonestly , i\u2019m getting to the point of burnout on hearing about zappos in marketing circles , \u201d robert john ed wrote on his blog ( urltoken ) . but he still felt compelled to note this week that \u201cthe secret to zappos\u2019s success is real commitment that permeates through every customer and every transaction , every time . \u201d\n6 . all the employees of zappos have a twitter account dedicated to service issues . they uncover service opportunities , initiate response , amplify praise , and reinforce service reputation . zappos also manages its culture over social media . at zappos , all employees have twitter accounts and the new hire is consistent with this culture of service . at zappos most of their social media initiatives are about exposing the people , who through their actions reinforce the company\u2019s competitive advantage . the honest and transparent approach makes the company real .\ntoday hsieh joins cmswire to discuss what other companies can learn from zappos , the customer service company that happens to sell shoes .\nzappos executives said what gives the company the authority to design a program to teach others is that they practice what they preach .\na few days into the new year , 50 employees quit their jobs at zappos . that was ok with ceo tony hsieh .\nyou ' ll pay nothing if unauthorized charges are made to your credit card as a result of shopping at zappos . com .\nhackers have struck zappos , the online shoe retailer , putting at risk the sensitive information from its database of 24 million customers .\nwe were not able to find any specific student discounts offered by zappos . check this page for the latest information about zappos ' s student discounts and offers . check out their homepage to see if they ' ve posted any additional information about student discounts .\nzappos offers free returns no questions asked . this is part of the company ' s appeal but it must also be a significant cost . how does it helps or hurt zappos ' margins ? does the company ever discusses reining it in or outsourcing it ?\na company like zappos ( known for their legendary customer service ) recognizes the benefits of surprising people with a next day delivery .\nthe item , \u201cwhy zappos pays new employees to quit \u2014 and you should too , \u201d written by william c . taylor , applauded zappos for what he called its unmatched customer service and for its insistence on thinking beyond the current fiscal quarter ( urltoken ) .\nzappos is currently focused on expanding its selection to include more apparel , accessories and housewares ( it added those categories a few years ago , though shoes remain its no . 1 product ) , though hsieh jokes that one day there could be a zappos airline .\nno , because we are planning on continuing to run zappos as a separate company with our own culture and core values . and we\u2019re not going to be giving the zappos discount to amazon employees either , unless they bake us cookies and deliver them in person .\n5 . zappos has worked uncompromisingly at bringing humanization to what can be an extremely cold online experience . it has infused life into online marketing . the success of zappos depends on two elements viz . , service and culture . the employees of zappos believe that their culture is unique as it offers the company a competitive advantage and they use social media to project their unique culture to the world .\nsnobbery is not one of zappos\u2019s core values . the company has had trouble wooing certain luxury brands , like jimmy choo and gucci ,\nwhile passwords that may have been stolen were cryptographically scrambled , zappos said , it is still requiring all consumers to change their passwords .\nas the holacracy pilot concluded at zappos , the\nnew\norganizational model was to be fully implemented to begin the 2015 year . some three months into 2015 , however , tony issued a 4 , 552 word email to zappos employees that contained three main messages :\nyes , zappos does have social media pages . we ' ve aggregated the links to all their social pages here : twitter feedfacebook pagelinkedin profileyoutube channelinstagram profilepinterest pagesnapchatgood luck finding zappos ' social media pages . you can also check out their homepage for additional inform . . .\nzappos customer service is the envy of any company looking to brand itself as one that promotes great support as one of its core values . first , zappos culture ( which cares about more than just shoes ) obsesses about the employee experience and then focusing on all touch points related to engagement , and evangelism . zappos customer service has developed a reputation as a company of choice and a loyalty champion .\nzappos has a very healthy and active twitter following , and it engages with its followers with a great deal of verve and helpfulness .\nwhat\u2019s odd here is that zappos was purchased for less than its annual revenue\u2013which it claims was $ 1 billion last year . as zappos expanded beyond its shoe - obsessed core , analysts began to anticipate that it would become a competitor to amazon , leading one to speculate that zappos\u2019 success\u2013and ambition to build an e - commerce powerhouse\u2013was beginning to look like a threat , albeit a long - range one .\nstories like this are rampant among businesses\u2019 beginnings . take a look at a company like zappos . from zappos\u2019 inception they believed that the consumer would purchase shoes off the internet . by thinking outside the box and trying something completely new in an already established and competitive market , zappos was able to succeed against the goliaths of the time to become a billion dollar company ( with an amazing culture to boot )\nbefore airlines or hotels , the company ' s latest growth initiative is zappos insights , which helps other companies and businesses refine their corporate culture and customer experience . it charges $ 5 , 000 a person for a two - day seminar and workshop at zappos ' headquarters .\nmr . donner first approached the city with the idea of zappos moving into city hall , and ultimately it was his company , resort gaming group , that bought the building from the city . zappos is expected to move into the property once several changes have been made .\nno , because we are planning on continuing to run zappos as a separate company with our own culture and core values . and we ' re not going to be giving the zappos discount to amazon employees either , unless they bake us cookies and deliver them in person .\nfrom a technological perspective , zappos has been at the cutting edge of innovation since the beginning . zappos\u2019 recognition that we are increasingly becoming a digital world allowed the company to create a technology to sell their products in a way that mirrored the way consumer lifestyles were evolving .\nif you\u2019ve ever shopped on zappos . com , you know there\u2019s nothing incredible about their prices or the products they stock . they do very little advertising , and they don\u2019t offer coupons or discounts . on the surface , zappos appears to be an average company , doing average things , and yet , zappos is a household name with $ 1 billion in sales in less than ten years . the power behind the zappos brand and majority of their success is attributed to the power of fantastic customer service , which is often overlooked as a sales strategy .\n4 . engagement property zappos uses various customer interaction channels including telephone , email , twitter , blogs , streaming video , facebook , youtube and others . the most remarkable of all the social media efforts of zappos as the company is , twitter . zappos has a dedicated page for twitter on its site that ' s linked to from every other page on the site with the words \u2013 \u201cwhat are zappos employees doing right now ? \u201d there ' s also an employee leader board that shows who ' s on twitter and how many followers they have .\nzappos ceo tony hsieh and las vegas mayor oscar goodman answer questions wednesday , dec . 1 , 2010 , at the las vegas city council meeting , when it was officially announced the existing city hall building would be used as the corporate headquarters for online retailer zappos . com .\nnot long after that downtown walk , hsieh said , donner told him zappos moving into city hall might not be so far - fetched .\nall these changes resulted from a two - day session at zappos insights that was attended by atlanta refrigeration ' s owner , dave brautigan .\neventually , zappos insights plans to develop a content and curriculum that goes beyond visiting its office , said donavon roberson , the other co - leader of the insights program , adding that zappos is working to create a program for employees in addition to existing programs for their managers .\ninterested in taking a tour ? email : tours @ urltoken \u00a9 2018 zappos insights , inc . or its affiliates . all rights reserved .\none challenge will be convincing customers who are happy to buy shoes from zappos that they should also turn to the company for other items .\nthe announcement made on the retailer ' s website last night included the text of an e - mail that zappos customers will soon receive .\nbut at zappos , it seems that many wish mr . hsieh had never made the choice . some people want a boss after all .\n2 ) amazon supports us in continuing to grow our vision as an independent entity , under the zappos brand and with our unique culture .\nhe wrote , in capital letters , that the database containing complete credit card and other payment information for zappos customers had not been accessed .\nin 2011 , zappos sent flowers to a woman who ordered six different pairs of shoes because her feet were damaged by harsh medical treatments .\nyou really can ' t host a summit of brands that have won such fanatical levels of customer devotion and not include zappos . com .\nregardless of our structure , our goal is to position zappos as the online service leader . if we can get customers to associate the zappos brand with the absolute best service , then we can expand into other product categories beyond shoes . and , we ' re doing just that .\nhold tight , our team is searching for an answer to this question now . we ' re scouring zappos ' s website and customer service pages , other websites , and contacting zappos directly to try to find an answer to this question . check back soon to find the answer .\nwhen i asked my zappos tour guide about exit statistics at the company , only 13 % leave zappos on a voluntary basis annually , whereas 7 % are let go on an involuntary basis for various reasons . that works out to about 300 new zappos employees being hired on an annual basis , and amazingly , there are over 30 , 000 resumes submitted each year to zappos recruitment for those 300 roles . clearly the company ' s culture is not only doing wonderful things for its long - standing employees , customers and the community , it has infiltrated the lexicon of everyday people such that 30 , 000 people a year put their hand up and say ,\ncan i please please please work at zappos .\nzappos\u2019s arrival , which will help pay for a new las vegas city hall , is huge for downtown , mayor oscar b . goodman says .\nthis is a great exit for zappos\u2019 investors , including sequoia capital and venture frogs , who put in about $ 60 million in seven rounds .\nif only it were so simple . holacracy has been met with everything from cautious embrace to outright revulsion at zappos , but little unequivocal enthusiasm .\nalso like a lot of big businesses moving to the amazon web services cloud , zappos has apparently had a lot of trouble with the move . it probably doesn ' t help that zappos , founded in 1999 , is likely to have a bunch of old - school systems lying around .\nzappos chief executive tony hsieh said the company was attacked via one of their servers in kentucky . photograph : karen bleier / afp / getty images\nzappos has contacted customers asking them to choose new passwords for urltoken and other sites where they may have used the same or a similar password .\nzappos passed along some renderings , courtesy of kmd , of what the finished office will look like . ware walked us through each of them :\nrather than spend the $ 60 million renovation budget to radically remake the campus , zappos chose minimalist approach to complement the company\u2019s unique corporate culture .\nalthough with this cross - promoted competition , zappos has left out the important detail of what the prize is . we can assume it\u2019s sunglasses .\ncustomers tweet their delight about being zappos buyers , and employees tweet or blog about their life at zappos , inside and outside the company . the way that social media is used is truly social . since social is one of three factors used by consumers to make purchase decisions , zappos has managed to disrupt this process by inserting themselves into the mix with true stories from customers and employees . this level of transparency is seldom seen .\nhere ' s the summary of the deal : amazon will purchase all of the outstanding shares , options , and warrants from zappos for 10 million shares of amazon ' s common stock - currently worth about $ 807 million . in addition , amazon will also provide $ 40 million in cash and restricted stock , specifically for the zappos employees . zappos will still operate in las vegas , nv and the management team will not be replaced .\nzappos ceo tony hsieh , las vegas mayor oscar goodman and members of the las vegas city council answer questions in november 2010 at the las vegas city council meeting , when it was officially announced the existing city hall building would be used as the corporate headquarters for online retailer zappos . com .\ncompany culture is important from the start . zappos conducts two separate interviews \u2014 one focusing on the applicant\u2019s background and experience , and the second one on cultural fit . over the years , zappos has passed on numerous experienced employees for the simple reason that they were wrong for the company culturally .\nour team of shopping analysts is out looking for the answer to this question now . we source our answers from zappos ' s website and customer service pages and by working with zappos directly to find the correct answer to this question . check back later to find the answer to this question .\nin october of 2013 , zappos said goodbye to its home in henderson , nv and moved into the former city hall in downtown las vegas . with a long - standing focus on clothing , culture , and customer service , zappos added a 4th\nc\nwith this move : community .\nin today\u2019s announcements , both bezos and zappos ceo tony hsieh pay heed to the customer - focused core values that have been the hallmark of hsieh\u2019s many keynote speeches . zappos has implemented some undeniably innovative practices ( paying people to not take a job ! ) in its 10 - year history .\nthere\u2019s also the question of how zappos will fit into amazon\u2019s overall business , given that amazon already sells the same merchandise that zappos does . bezos doesn\u2019t have a great track record with acquisitions ( alexa , anyone ? ) , and this is undoubtedly his most significant acquisition in the company\u2019s history .\nwhen zappos moves downtown , it will have acreage across the street that hsieh envisions as a future \u201ccorporate campus\u201d to enhance the work experience even more .\none of the highlights of sxsw for me was a keynote delivered by zappos ceo , tony hseh , who also runs a very insightful business blog .\nzappos ' tony c . hsieh doesn ' t know a darn thing about shoes . but he knows how to sell them . look out , amazon\n\u201csometimes people just need to call and talk , \u201d a zappos rep told business insider . \u201cwe don\u2019t judge , we just want to help . \u201d\n[ cnnmoney - video vid = / video / fortune / 2010 / 11 / 22 / ctd _ zappos _ ceo _ amazon . fortune / ]\n[ cnnmoney - video vid = / video / fortune / 2010 / 11 / 22 / ctd _ zappos _ amazon _ sold . fortune / ]\n[ cnnmoney - video vid = / video / fortune / 2010 / 11 / 22 / ctd _ zappos _ hard _ sell . fortune / ]\nbut let\u2019s examine one of zappos top advantages \u2026 their company culture . the four dimensions of their culture core values ( our favorite company culture ) :\nwe think that there is a huge opportunity for us to really accelerate the growth of the zappos brand and culture , and we believe that amazon is the best partner to help us get there faster ,\nhsieh wrote in his memo , adding that he and other zappos executives plan to stay on board .\namazon supports us in continuing to grow our vision as an independent entity , under the zappos brand and with our unique culture .\nthe organization seems nonplussed about the number of exits . john bunch , the zappos employee who is leading the company ' s transition to holacracy said , \u201cwhatever the number of people who took the offer was the right number as they made the decision that was right for them and right for zappos . \u201d\nyou can contact zappos via their customer service contact page . you can also contact zappos through their social media pages . some of these social pages offer a messaging or contact us button which you can use to send your message directly to the company . many retailers these days will respond quickl . . .\nthe digital and \u201ccustomer first\u201d culture that zappos created and thrives by is now available as seminars through a unique profit center that zappos has created called urltoken . much like the disney institute and other successful companies\u2019 approach to branding their own company culture as an educational forum , zappos insights is a one - stop shop for companies that want to short circuit the learning curve to great digital marketing and understanding how to successfully attract and retain customers through excellent customer service .\nharvard business online posted a blog item on monday morning praising the online shoe retailer zappos . in short order , it spread around the internet like kudzu .\nnot so at zappos , which mr . taylor says will record $ 1 billion in sales this year , up from $ 70 million five years ago . zappos delivers shoes , handbags and other products ordered over the internet . delivery is free and fast , and customers can return unwanted products at no charge .\nhsieh said this venture could grow to be a\nsignificant\nprofit contributor to zappos , in part because it involves little physical costs and no inventory .\nzappos originals athlete , claressa shields , steps out of the ring to speak about women ' s empowerment and what it means to be a strong woman .\nto celebrate women ' s history month , we ' re honoring 13 women who ' ve led the way in making zappos the company it is today .\nzappos isn ' t a stranger to marathon customer service calls . the previous record , set in 2011 , clocked in at 8 hours and 47 minutes .\nin 2009 zappos was bought by amazon in a reported $ 1 billion - plus deal , the biggest in the seattle - based giant ' s history .\ntaking a pic of the pic of the place where they are taking the pic . # nawbowbc @ zappos are we a 10 for weird yet ? urltoken\neven josh pedro , who is in charge of managing zappos\u2019s public relations , doesn\u2019t sugarcoat the situation . \u201cit was a weird transition , \u201d he confessed .\none of the great things about amazon is that they are very long term thinkers , just like we are at zappos . alignment in very long term thinking is hard to find in a partner or investor , and we felt very lucky and excited to learn that both amazon and zappos shared this same philosophy .\nzappos uses its customer calls in its advertising . was that your idea or your ad agency mullen ' s idea ? what is your annual advertising budget ?\nwatch this on - demand webinar to learn how you could elevate your service culture and success if you took a few minutes to benchmark the zappos experience .\nso how is hsieh planning to achieve his grand vision ? a big part of his strategy involves zappos\u2019s controversial foray into what\u2019s called holacracy structure in 2014 .\nzappos encourages consumers to tweet , facebook , or pin about their recent purchases , an endeavor that young said was pretty successful from the get - go .\nfor example , the zappos promotions like \u201cbuy 1 get 1\u2033 garner an extraordinary amount of engagement on social media through comments , \u201clikes , \u201d and shares .\nthat\u2019s not even mentioning the fact that this shipping creates immense goodwill between zappos and their first time buyers . ( i still remember my first order . )\nzappos is one of many businesses we can learn from . please post your comments below , offering questions or your own great examples of social marketing strategies .\nin july of 2009 , zappos . com , inc . announced its plans to join the amazon . com , inc . family . with both companies sharing such a strong passion for customer service , we were very excited to begin growing together , by 2010 , zappos had grown so much that there was need to restructure the company so that we could continue to offer customers the very best service possible . for us to have the flexibility to possibly sell anything and everything one day , we needed to make this change . on may 1 , 2010 , zappos was restructured into ten separate companies under the zappos family umbrella .\nthe zappos data stolen included names , account numbers , passwords , email addresses , billing and shipping addresses , phone numbers and the last four digits of credit cards used to make purchases . a letter describing the hacking was sent to 24 million customers by zappos ceo tony hsieh on monday , according to the lawsuit .\nwe looked into this , and we did not find any specific military discounts offered by zappos . you can check this page for more information about zappos ' s veteran discounts and offers . you might also check out their homepage to see if they ' ve posted any additional information about their military disco . . .\nin july of 2009 , zappos announced its plan to join the urltoken family , and in november of 2009 , the acquisition became official . this partnership not only represents a shared goal of offering the best customer service possible , but also provides zappos the opportunity to grow while staying true to its culture and roots .\nzappos is an online retailer with one of the most active social media platforms we see today . ceo tony hsieh is one of the most followed individuals on twitter , having amassed nearly 2 . 7 million followers . but for hsieh and zappos , their social media activity is merely a reflection of their company culture .\nzappos is hoping the service that keeps customers coming back will have them looking at new categories . on any given day , 75 percent of orders are repeat customers , hsieh said . the free shipping and customer service department stand in for advertising as well ; zappos does relatively little traditional advertising , spending about 85 percent of its marketing budget on online buys . besides print ads in magazines , zappos ' offline buys include ads in airport security trays where passengers place their shoes ."]}
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[ 6 ] its printers come with rip software customized to each machine .\nhow do kornit digital ' s digital printers provide a solution for the trends in supply , demand , and the environment described above ? first of all , digital printing on kornit digital ' s machine takes less time , because it shortens the pre - printing process ( preliminary handling of the shirt , heat pressure , and drying ) from 8 - 10 minutes to much less .\nkornit digital integrated the pre - printing process within the machine , and so hundreds of shirts can be printed on its printer within an hour ,\nseligsohn says . this method enables kornit digital to do printing on a smaller scale ( supply and demand ) , and to reduce industrial waste .\nin conjunction with the commercial agreements , kornit digital has agreed to grant amazon warrants to acquire over a five - year period up to 2 , 932 , 176 of kornit digital\u2019s common shares at $ 13 . 03 per share , based on the volume weighted average closing prices of kornit digital common shares for the thirty trading days prior to january 10 , 2017 . vesting is tied to payments made by amazon in connection with the purchase of goods and services from kornit digital , the extent of which is more broadly described in a report on form 6 - k filed by kornit with the sec earlier today .\nkornit digital develops , manufactures and markets industrial and commercial printing solutions for the garment , apparel and textile industries . leading the digital textile printing industry with our revolutionary neopigment\u2122 process , including an integrated pretreatment solution , kornit digital caters directly to the needs of both designers and manufacturers . kornit digital is proud to be a green company assisting in changing the world one t - shirt at a time . based in mequon , wi the director of marketing will have full responsibility for marketing operations in north america and serve on the north american kornit leadership team .\nin the center of kornit digital ' s exhibit there will be three products that are shown at a north american tradeshow for the first time .\nkornit digital offers an outstanding compensation and benefits package , medical , dental and life insurances ; investment savings plan ( 401k ) with employer matching .\nkornit\u2019s allegro roll - to - roll digital textile printer is based on a unique concept . the allegro uses kornit\u2019s neopigment tm printing technology that completely eliminates pre and post treatment processes for both natural and synthetic fabrics .\nkornit digital , a worldwide market leader in digital textile printing , has announced that its long - term customer blur of barcelos , portugal , has purchased an allegro single - step digital textile printing solution . already highly successful with its kornit avalanche direct - to - garment systems , this enterprising company is now moving into the market for the full digital production of fast fashion products with the addition of full roll - to - roll printing capabilities .\nwith its immense experience in the direct to garment market , kornit digital is revolutionizing the roll fabric industry with its single step solution that enables printing with one ink set on all types of fabric and with no additional finishing process . founded in 2003 , kornit digital is a global company with offices in\nfrom entry level to mass customization for any digital printing business model and size .\nadjusting to world trends . reducing costs by moving medium runs to digital read more\nrosh - ha ` ayin , israel , june 25 , 2018 - - kornit digital ltd . , a company that develops , designs and markets innovative digital printing solutions for the global printed textile industry , today announced that . . .\nrosh - ha ` ayin , israel , may 23 , 2018 - - kornit digital ltd . , a company that develops , designs and markets innovative digital printing solutions for the global printed textile industry , today announced that . . .\nrosh - ha ` ayin , israel , april 24 , 2018 - - kornit digital ltd . , a company that develops , designs and markets innovative digital printing solutions for the global printed textile industry , today announced that . . .\nkornit digital europe gmbh wahlerstr . 6 , d - 40472 duesseldorf germany tel : + 49 211 20055 - 0 fax : + 49 211 20055 - 119\nkornit digital europe gmbh wahlerstr . 6 , d - 40472 duesseldorf alemania tel : + 49 211 20055 - 0 fax : + 49 211 20055 - 119\nlexjet to expand product portfolio with kornit\u2019s unique roll - to - roll digital textile printer . - lexjet - inkjet printers , media , ink cartridges and more\nin addition , the kornit allegro uses kornit neopigment ink and process , is said as the only true digital solution for textile printing that does not require pre - treatment or finishing , and performs as a 1 step production line .\non the call today , we have gabi seligsohn , kornit ' s chief executive officer ; and guy avidan , kornit ' s chief financial officer .\nwhat exactly does kornit digital do , and how does seligsohn plan to make his revolution ? the company is developing machines for digital printing on wearable textiles and textiles like curtains and bed covers . the textile market totals $ 1 trillion annually , and is growing very slowly , but the printing market , the relevant market for kornit digital , has a turnover of\nonly\n$ 165 billion .\nthe company was founded in 2002 by a team that previously work in the digital printing field , in companies such as scitex and hewlett - packard . the company uses the same technology used in digital printing and has applied it to digital textile printing , which has developed more slowly than the field of digital printing . [ 4 ]\nour classic industrial printing machine the kornit avalanche is the answer to your digital mass - production requirements . this industrial printing machine is designed to meet [ \u2026 ]\nkornit digital offers a stand - alone solution that bonds our ink to your fabric in the most efficient , eco - friendly , water - free process available .\nabout kornit kornit develops , designs and markets innovative digital printing solutions for the global printed textile industry . kornit ' s solution includes its proprietary digital printing systems , ink and other consumables , associated software and value added services . kornit ' s vision is to revolutionize the textile industry by facilitating the transition from analog processes that have not evolved for decades to digital methods of production that address contemporary supply , demand and environmental dynamics . kornit is a global company headquartered in rosh - ha ` ayin , israel , with u . s . offices in mequon , wisconsin and additional sales , support and marketing offices in germany and hong kong .\nthe future is here ! the kornit vulcan is kornit\u2019s response to the challenges of mass customization . it was designed to meet the major trend [ \u2026 ]\nfully integrated digital printing solutions : systems , inks , software , application & support .\nkornit is listed on the nasdaq global select market under the symbol \u201ckrnt . \u201d\nkornit has 350 employees and a network of distributors worldwide . headquarters are located in\nthe optimized industrial t - shirt and garment printer the industrially engineered kornit avalanche 1000 is optimized for your digital mass - production printing needs . easily surpasses the [ \u2026 ]\nmr . buck kim , kornit digital\u2019s president for asia pacific , adds : \u201cwe are delighted to have been selected by fmo to build the digital production backbone of the new enterprise . we believe that speed , quality , efficiency and sustainability are important for our customers\u201d\nthis oem supply agreement amendment # 8 ( the \u201camendment\u201d ) is made and entered into as of the 1st day of january , 2014 ( \u201camendment # 8 effective date ) by and between fujifilm dimatix , inc . , formerly known as spectra , inc . ( \u201cfujifilm\u201d ) and kornit digital ltd . and kornit digital technologies ltd . , a division of kornit digital ltd . ( \u201ccompany\u201d ) . all capitalized terms used but not defined herein shall have the meanings assigned to them in the agreement , as hereinafter defined .\ndevelop and implement an annual and long term marketing strategy for kornit north america in coordination with kornit corporate marketing to ensure global branding strategy and positioning in the market .\nthe industrial digital shirt printing system that prints up to 150 t - shirts per hour .\ncategories : fundamental analysis yahoo financeclick here to see latest analysis capitalcube gives kornit digital ltd . a score of 59 . our analysis is based on comparing kornit digital ltd . with the following peers \u2013 advanced emissions solutions , inc . , ennis , inc . , quad / graphics , inc . class a and de la rue plc ( ades - us , ebf - us , quad - us and delrf - us ) . investment outlook kornit digital ltd . has . . . read more ( read more . . . )\nthe digital t - shirt and garment printing machine the kornit breeze is compact , robust and engineered to combine high - end technology and performance . engineered specifically for [ \u2026 ]\nstart printing on garments with cutting - edge technology , portability , and kornit quality .\nkornit digital is a worldwide market leader in digital textile printing technology . they are the only company that design and build direct to garment ( dtg ) printers , and develop and manufacture their own ink , pretreatment system and software specifically for the garment and textile printing industry . their revolutionary neopigment process including an integrated pretreatment solution , caters directly to the needs of the entire textile printing value chain , from designers to manufacturers , apparel decorators and fashion brands . founded in 2003 , kornit digital is a global company with offices in the usa , asia pacific and europe and serves customers in more than 100 countries worldwide . visit kornit digital\nkornit ' s presence will be completed by a host of high - quality samples produced on kornit ' s systems . kornit digital ' s patented neopigment printing process features one - step printing with inline pretreatment , compatibility with a variety of fabrics and outstanding print quality . kornit is a full solution provider that also produces its own neopigment ink series , as well as software and workflow solutions , complemented by an international service and support network .\nkornit digital is one of the more recent israeli companies to hold an ipo on the us capital market . it became a public company last april , and seligsohn , former ceo of\nthe kornit storm duo , part of kornit ' s r - series , is designed especially to optimize light fabric prints . with no white ink and accelerated print speed , the\u2026\nswitching to digital ? meet the ultimate mass customization solution for medium - to - long runs .\n, yuval cohen ' s private equity fund . fortissimo , which has quite a long track record , acquired control of kornit digital in the summer of 2011 for only $ 16 million , mainly by buying the shares of moshe nur , known for his involvement in more than a few printing companies . as far as is known , nur and ofer ben zur , who founded kornit digital and was the technological mind behind the company , did not exactly see eye to eye , and the disputes between them were solved by the entry of fortissimo into kornit digital and the exit of nur . ben zur is president and cto of kornit digital , while cohen is the company ' s chairman .\nben zur , who was ceo of kornit digital before i arrived , led the company to impressive achievements ,\nseligsohn compliments his predecessor , saying\nhe realized that the company needed a new ceo who would take it further .\nrosh - ha ' ayin , israel , april 03 , 2017 ( globe newswire ) - - kornit digital , ( nasdaq : krnt ) , a global market leader in digital textile printing technology , today announced a global procurement agreement with cimpress , the world leader in mass customization .\nrosh - ha ' ayin , israel , april 03 , 2017 ( globe newswire ) - - kornit digital , ( nasdaq : krnt ) , a global market leader in digital textile printing technology , today announced a global procurement agreement with cimpress , the world leader in mass customization .\ndevelop public relations campaigns for the north american market with coordination with kornit global public relations .\ncoordinate the kdna marketing application group with kornit corporate applications manager to ensure unified global development .\nthe business and affairs of kornit digital are managed by its officers under the direction of a nine - member board of directors . kornit is exempt from the requirement of having a majority of independent directors serve on its board or a nominating committee comprised entirely of independent directors . this is because fortissimo capital currently holds more than 50 % of the shares of kornit and , as a result , kornit is considered a\ncontrolled company\nunder nasdaq corporate governance rules .\ngood day , everyone , and welcome to kornit digital ltd . second quarter 2017 earnings conference call . as a reminder , today ' s conference call is being recorded . [ operator instructions ]\ndigital fabric printing services designed to support web - to - print and demand - driven production models .\ndigital direct - to - garment printing systems enable new business models and attractive margins for screen printers .\nkornit digital develops , manufactures and markets industrial and commercial printing solutions for the garment , apparel and textile industries . leading the digital textile printing market with its unique neo pigment inks and integrated pretreatment solution , it directly caters to the needs of the entire textile printing value chain from designers to manufacturers .\n\u201cwe are very excited to become a kornit partner and look forward to expanding the representation of both companies in north america , \u201d said dean lambert , lexjet\u2019s executive vice - president . \u201cthe kornit allegro is the leading product for one - step textile printing , and complements our mission to provide a diverse range of on - demand d\u00e9cor and custom textile solutions to the digital fabric printing community . we are looking forward to establishing both lexjet and kornit digital as market leaders in an ever - evolving industry . \u201d\ndigital printing on any fabric or textile : natural , synthetic , blends , dyed and specialty fabric media .\nin fact , what kornit digital does corresponds almost exactly to consumer preferences , even though a matter - of - fact description of its business - developing machines for digital printing on textiles - does not sound as sexy , colorful , or hip as the applications of waze , gettaxi , or the 888 casino website .\naugust 23 , 2016 \u2013 kornit digital , ( nasdaq : krnt ) , a worldwide market leader in digital textile printing technology , has announced details of its presence at sgia expo 2016 . north america ' s leading tradeshow for imaging and printing professionals will be held at las vegas convention center september 14 - 16 .\ndetailed research : economic perspectives on icon , melco resorts & entertainment , kornit digital , mercadolibre , logitech international s . a , and sk telecom co . \u2014 what drives growth in today ' s competitive landscape\ndiscover kornit\u2019s line of industrial direct - to - garment printing platforms that suit any business size or type . medium to long - run printing solutions for high volume and quick turnaround . kornit designs and builds direct - to - garment printers , and develop and manufactures its own ink , integrated pretreatment system and software specifically for the garment and textile printing industry . when you join the kornit digital family you receive much more than a dtg printer built for long - term stability . you receive kornit ' s complete direct to garment printing solution . built around its unparalleled chemistry and ink , kornit\u2019s direct to garment complete solution includes advanced technologies , operational software packages , high - end dtg printers and world - class international support . kornit ' s beautiful , industrial digital garment printers , neopigment\u2122 inks , quickp software packages , and international technical support are the elements of its eco - friendly , fully integrated , complete digital garment printing solution .\nthis analysis is intended to introduce important early concepts to people who are starting to invest and looking to gauge the potential return on investment in kornit digital ltd ( nasdaq : krnt ) . read more . . .\nthe technology overall has also demonstrated its durability ; and while screen printing still represents the largest share of the apparel - imaging market at more than 90 percent , according to kornit digital\u2019s yael cooper , digital direct is setting a grueling pace . \u201cbased on the past five years , it is becoming clear that digital technologies are fast penetrating the garment - decoration market , with an increase of more than six - hundred percent , \u201d cooper comments , adding that digital textile printing has been growing at more than 40 percent annually since 2002 from virtually zero .\nkornit digital is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to race , ethnicity , gender , veteran status , or on the basis of disability or any other federal , state or local protected class .\nbangalore - based leading manufacturer of high fashion apparel fashion matrix overseas ( fmo ) has celebrated the opening of its new venture envs eco - friendly digital fabrics india pvt . ltd . ( envs ) . at the grand opening of envs , the company demonstrated its state - of - the - art production technology supplied by kornit digital .\ndiscover kornit\u2019s line of industrial direct - to - garment printing platforms that suit any business size or type .\n) , one of the most successful israeli companies on nasdaq , was just finishing his first year in his job when his company held its ipo .\ni had a nine - month break between nova measuring and kornit digital ,\nsays seligsohn , who led nova measuring with outstanding success for seven years .\nthen yuval ( kornit digital chairman yuval cohen , t . t . ) made me an offer i couldn ' t refuse .\nawards celebrate the best from flint group narrow web , flint group flexographic and flint group digital solutions ( xeikon ) .\naccording to mr . vipin sethi , owner at fmo , \u201ckornit digital really understands our needs , fulfills our expectations for quality and has all of the capabilities we need in - house , particularly for speeding up the sampling and manufacturing processes . kornit\u2019s solution is 100 % eco - friendly which is in line with fmo\u2019s corporate mission . \u201d\nkornit digital has competitors , but its technological advantages are fairly unique , which is one of the reasons why one of the analytical studies of the company after its ipo defined it as first pure plan , in other words , the first in its textiles digital printing niche . its main competitors are aeoon technologies , brother international , and seiko epson .\nrosh - ha ` ayin , israel , sept . 06 , 2017 ( globe newswire ) - - kornit digital ( nasdaq : krnt ) has announced that it received the sgia\u2019s prestigious 2017 product of the year award for the kornit vulcan , in the category \u201cdirect - to - garment printers ( color shirt \u2013 not white ) \u201d . the vulcan will be on display at the 2017 sgia expo in new orleans , in kornit\u2019s booth # 1617 .\ndip - tech is the leading supplier of digital glass printers and digital ceramic inks for a wide variety of glass applications . dip - tech\u2019s customers include worldwide suppliers of glass and glazing products to the automotive , architectural and home appliance markets .\nwe develop , design and market innovative digital printing solutions for the global printed textile industry . our vision is to revolutionize this industry by facilitating the transition from analog processes that have not evolved for decades to digital methods of production that address contemporary\nomer started his career in r & ampd ; and quickly transitioned towards customers and market facing roles , leveraging his technological knowledge and expertise to working with people rather than machines . in 2011 he joined kornit digital , a fast growing start - up tech company , focused on developing technological solutions for digital printing on textiles . omer is leading kornit digital\u2019s product marketing team , responsible for defining the company\u2019s strategic technological roadmap and product portfolio . omer holds a bsc in computer science , a ba in philosophy and an ma in history and philosophy of sciences and ideas from tel aviv university .\nkornit allegro ' s single step , multi - fabric technology enables new business models around custom made home textiles .\nglobes\n: in contrast to nova measuring , you ' ve got owners keeping track of you at kornit digital . a private equity fund usually has a short investment span for a public company having a long - term vision .\nfrom september 16 to 18 in kortjijk , belgium . experience our industrial systems and discover the digitial world of kornit .\nkornit\u2019s historic stock information can be found in the stock information portion of the ir site under \u201chistorical stock prices . \u201d\nfmo is concentrating all its digital design production activities for high fashion apparel in envs . the new company\u2019s production site at bangalore will rely on kornit\u2019s allegro for digitally printing on roll fabrics and on an avalanche 1000 for direct - to - garment printing .\nif kornit does not supply ink to a third party customer for use in kornit products then kornit shall , in lieu of paying the [ * * * ] percent ( [ * * * ] % ) royalty referenced in subsection 1 above , pay to fujifilm a royalty equal to [ * * * ] percent ( [ * * * ] % ) of the total amount received by kornit ( net of returns , allowances , sales and use taxes ) upon the sale to a third party customer of kornit products , in addition to the price paid for fujifilm products pursuant to this schedule 2 .\n, the leading manufacturer and innovator of digital direct - to - garment and textile printing solutions , today announced the appointment of mr .\nkornit shall earn a per machine rebate for galaxy ja 256 / 80 aaa printheads ( 7 printheads per machine ) that are used in the kornit breeze direct on garment entry level printer . the rebate will be $ [ * * * ] per printer shipped by kornit ( $ [ * * * ] rebate x 7 printheads ) to a third party customer . this rebate offer will commence on january 1 , 2014 and continue in effect for twelve ( 12 ) months until december 31 , 2014 . the rebate will be issued to kornit as a credit to be used by kornit toward future fujifilm product purchases .\nrosh - ha ` ayin , israel , jan . 11 , 2017 ( globe newswire ) - - kornit digital ( nasdaq : krnt ) , a worldwide market leader in digital textile printing technology , announced today that following previous purchases by amazon , it has been selected to deliver a large number of on - demand textile production systems to amazon in support of the company\u2019s merch by amazon program .\nnew york , ny / accesswire / february 13 , 2018 / kornit digital ltd . ( nasdaq : krnt ) will be discussing their earnings results in their q4 earnings call to be held on february 13 , 2018 at 5 : 00 pm eastern . . .\npress release kornit digital north america 10541 - 10601 north commerce street mequon , wi 53092 , usa toll - free : 888 . 456 . 7648 urltoken press contact oliver luedtke head of global pr tel . + 49 211 200 55 200 oliver . luedtke @ urltoken\nblur was established in 2012 as a garment printing specialist offering its services to the high fashion industry , and its growth and success is closely allied to the use of kornit digital\u2019s products . the company started with just two employees and a single kornit avalanche but , twelve months later , demand was so high that it warranted the investment in a second machine , this time an avalanche hexa .\nkornit\u2019s headquarters is located at 12 ha ` amal st . , afek park , rosh - ha ` ayin 4809246 , israel .\ntextile printing is most commonly conducted using automated carousel screen printing . in recent years , manufacturers of digital printers have increased their penetration of this market . as such , we compete with companies that manufacture automated carousel screen printers as well as those that manufacture digital printers . our principal competitor in the high throughput digital dtg market is aeoon technologies gmbh . we also face competition from brother international corporation , seiko epson corporation and a number of smaller competitors with respect to our entry level systems . our technologies allow us to offer a wide spectrum of digital textile printing systems of varying features , capacities and price points . we believe that this strategy will enable us to effectively compete with the other textile printer and ink manufacturers in the digital dtg market .\nscreen printing vs . digital printing \u2013 5 key factors to consider . how to choose the right direct - to - garment printer for your business ?\nof all the growing markets for digital print , the textile sector is proving to be among the fastest . within that segment , direct - to - garment is rapidly expanding in popularity and kornit has extended its solutions beyond desktop and industrial printers with its vulcan , which appeals to print bureaux and businesses who want to achieve greater profitability using the latest digital technology . the trend for personalisation on apparel has led to significant market take - up for systems that appeal to print - on - demand specialists , screen - printers and digital print companies wanting to extend their services . as a result , the kornit vulcan offers a single source solution for just - in - time production , minimal sku requirements and fast turnaround business models .\nkornit offers an a to z solution for your printing needs . starting from the day you set it up , and every day after .\nas with all the other printers produced by kornit digital , the vulcan has been developed around the company ' s unique patented neopigment printing process and this machine incorporates water - based pigment inks . this means that virtually all fabric types can be printed , including cottons and other natural fibres , man - made textiles and blends , broadening the potential and opportunities for garment and apparel decoration beyond the boundaries and limitations usually associated with digital fabric printing .\n\u201cwe are excited to have been selected as a garment printing solution provider for amazon , and look forward to the business potential this relationship represents , \u201d said gabi seligsohn , ceo of kornit . \u201ckornit digital is at the forefront of the digital direct - to - garment market , and we believe that amazon\u2019s decision is great testament to that . we are deeply committed to the success of our business with amazon and reiterate our commitment to all of our customers to stay at the forefront of the dtg market and continue to provide them with the most advanced , cost effective production solutions . \u201d\n, chairman of the board of directors of kornit .\nas founder and ceo of kornit , ofer did a fantastic job , taking his initial idea from concept to what has become a global company , with multiple products , leading edge technology and a strong and innovative team .\nrosh - ha ` ayin , israel , oct . 03 , 2016 ( globe newswire ) - - kornit digital , ( nasdaq : krnt ) , a worldwide market leader in textile printing technology , has announced that its digital roll - to - roll printing system , the kornit allegro , will play a critical role in the next episode of lifetime\u2019s emmy \u00ae - nominated project runway . in this american reality competition show , fashion designers compete to create the best fashion pieces with a limited amount of time and resources . the episode , called sink or swim , will air on october 6 .\nunder the agreement , kornit started supplying multiple avalanche hexa r - series systems to cimpress last year and will continue to do so in 2017 .\nthis agreement between cimpress and kornit marks a significant milestone in the ten - year relationship between both companies . cimpress started out with kornit storm systems in its production facilities and over the years has expanded the systems to multiple facilities throughout cimpress\u2019 global manufacturing network as demand for custom apparel has grown .\ngilad yron , kornit\u2019s executive vice president of global business added , \u201csince 2003 , kornit has been focusing on developing digital , highly productive tools for the mass customization business models of today . key customers and partners like cimpress have contributed valuable feedback , played a significant role in defining requirements and validated our commercial approach . we look forward to continuing the relationship and helping cimpress to satisfy the ever - growing demand of their customers even better in the future . \u201d\nin the sink or swim episode , previewed at urltoken , the challenge is to create a swimsuit and cover - up design . the candidates are told that they can create a custom design which would be printed and returned to them the following morning . heidi klum also announces that the winning design would be shown as part of her swimwear line . the technology partners enabling the super - fast turnaround are kornit digital and kornit user papilio prints in new jersey .\n\u201cblur is an extremely buoyant and successful business based in portugal , where textile printing represents a significant part of the country\u2019s export market . this company provides an excellent example of how innovation and steady expansion with the right technology can take businesses into new markets where digital production is now playing an important role , \u201d states oliver luedtke , kornit digital\u2019s marketing director . \u201crelying on kornit\u2019s proprietary neopigment process , textile companies and brands can shorten their turnaround times , cut intermediaries and eliminate inventory cost . because of its resource - efficient technology , saving energy and water , the allegro is also a top choice for environmentally conscious manufacturers . \u201d\nfrom entry level to mass - production , kornit offers a complete printing solution for every business regardless of size and location . find your perfect printing solution\nkornit digital ' s family of direct - to - garment printers includes units suitable for start - ups and very small businesses , through mid - range and heavy - duty industrial machines to models ideal for meeting the strict colour matching requirements demanded by brands and the fashion sector . the kornit vulcan is the first of its kind for catering for the mid - volume market where mass customisation and extremely fast throughput speeds are vital , and where green operating practices are essential .\nkornit uses its worldwide distribution network to sell its printers and also to provide professional support services to the end user . click here to view our distributors list\nkornit\u2019s financial documents can be found in the sec section of the ir site under \u201cfinancial information\u201d or at the sec\u2019s website , www . sec . gov .\nas the chief executive officer of the company . ofer ben - zur , kornit ' s founder , will remain the president and cto of the company .\nbased in mequon , wi the director of marketing will have full responsibility for marketing operations in north america and serve on the north american kornit leadership team .\nthe kornit allegro , with its print width of 1 . 8m , is a single - step digital textile printing system that is designed for high - speed end - to - end production , using kornit\u2019s patented neopigment printing process . the system features proven inline pre - treatment technology and works on a variety of fabrics , both natural and man - made fibers and blends . it is the only industrial textile printer available today that integrates all production steps in a single , integrated production line , removing the need for complicated pre - and post - treatments such as steaming and washing . it offers the fastest route from digital designs to the finished fabric .\nomer started his career in r & d and quickly transitioned towards customers and market facing roles , leveraging his technological knowledge and expertise to working with people rather than machines . in 2011 he joined kornit digital , a fast growing start - up tech company , focused on developing technological solutions for digital printing on textiles . omer is leading kornit digital ' s product marketing team , responsible for defining the company ' s strategic technological road map and product portfolio . omer holds a bsc in computer science , a ba in philosophy and an ma in history and philosophy of sciences and ideas from tel aviv university . omer believes that we are on the verge of a revolution that will impact some of the most basic elements in our lives . researching for innovative technologies he explores alternatives for changing what we wear and how it comes to be .\nutilizing kornit printing technology , dtg2go specializes in high quality / high quantity\non - demand\nfulfillment - all completed with your company ' s branded packaging .\nthe kornit vulcan eliminates the need for external processing , such as complex post - treatment , and this guarantees a more efficient total cost of ownership and a healthy and rapid return on investment . in common with all kornit systems , the vulcan features aqueous - based neopigment inks and simply requires external hot - air drying .\nseligsohn adds that teespring is not a gimmick .\nit ' s a company that is growing 40 % per month , not per year . over one million t - shirts are ordered through the website every month .\nhe says that these websites are differentiated through their supply times , and here is where kornit digital comes in .\nwhat about the company ' s business model ?\na gilette ( shaving razors and razor blades ) model ,\nseligsohn says . kornit digital sells printers for $ 70 , 000 - 400 , 000 , together with supplies for them ( ink in various colors ) , software for designing the required printing , and even regular service .\nas a worldwide market leader in the design and manufacture of direct - to - garment and roll - to - roll textile printer technology , kornit digital has pioneered the development of pigment ink with its neopigment process that provides truly eco - friendly inks and production process . the company has been instrumental in bringing innovative machines to the market for all sizes of business , and its latest solution is designed to accommodate users who want to take advantage of digital apparel production at industrial levels that meet eco - aware operating practices .\nwe are excited to introduce our latest development \u2013 hd printing technology for the avalanche series , and release of the avalanche hd6 and avalanche hdk , based on enhanced neopigment\u2122 rapid . kornit translate industry challenges to opportunity \u2013 this is where game - changing technology is emerging and kornit is leading the direct - to - garment revolution .\nrosh - ha ` ayin , israel \u2013 april 14 , 2016 \u2013 kornit digital ltd . ( nasdaq : krnt ) , a leading provider of digital printing solutions for the global printed textile industry , today announced that its annual report on form 20 - f , as amended , containing audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended december 31 , 2015 , as filed with the securities and exchange commission , is available through its website ( http : / / www . kornit . com ) . shareholders may receive a hard copy of the annual report free of charge upon request . this press release is being issued pursuant to nasdaq listing rule 5250 ( d ) ( 1 ) ( c ) .\nkornit provides tailored complementary solutions to support your textile printing business needs . browse through to learn more about new external softwares and services that meet your requirements . . . .\nnevertheless , four members of the board of directors of kornit are independent ( two of which serve as\nexternal directors\nunder the israeli companies law ) and kornit has established an audit committee and a compensation committee comprised solely of independent directors . the operations of each of those committees is governed by a charter adopted by the board of directors .\na case in which a company share price in its ipo is significantly lower than expected , and then erases the gap between the two prices in the first day of trading in the share , is quite exceptional , even slightly illogical , as if some guiding hand wanted to ensure an immediate return for the investment institutions that took part in the company ' s ipo . that is what happened in the case of kornit digital ( without a guiding hand ) . the company sought to carry out its ipo at $ 14 a share , settled for $ 10 a share , and the share price jumped straight to $ 14 on its first day of trading . including the green shoe option , kornit digital raised $ 81 . 7 million in its ipo .\nthe amount of water our industry currently uses , wastes , and then pollutes , is staggering . the movement towards digital technologies is a good first step . the move to neopigment is even better !\nkornit ' s vulcan is the fastest direct - to - garment printing system in the market , capable of producing up to 250 high quality garments per hour , with dark and light garments printed at the same speed . the company ' s new direct - to - garment flagship is a digital platform that for the first time rivals screen printing for mid - to - long runs , due to its extraordinary speed and ink efficiency . compared to the company ' s current systems , vulcan users can reduce the cost per print by up to 40 % . with the kornit vulcan , more textile printers and garment decorators can benefit from digital printing advantages which include drastically reduced turnaround times , mass customization capabilities and the elimination of setup costs , coupled with significantly reduced labor and manufacturing space .\nrich thompson , president of kornit digital north america , commented : \u201cour goal is to create the best possible user experience for our customers , and an important aspect of this is the combination of leading technology with quick response times and local expertise in the relevant product applications . we aim to work with the leading partners wherever possible , and lexjet makes a perfect complement to our reseller network . \u201d\nthe kornit allegro , with its print width of 1 . 8m , is a single - step digital textile printing system that is designed for high - speed end - to - end production , using kornit ' s patented neopigmenttm printing process . the system features an inline pretreatment technology and works on a variety of fabrics , both natural and man - made fibers and blends . it is the only industrial textile printer available today that integrates all production steps in a single , integrated production line , removing the need for complicated pre - and post - treatments such as steaming and washing . in fact , it is the fastest way from digital designs to the finished fabric . relying on kornit ' s proprietary process , textile companies and brands can shorten their turnaround times , cut intermediators and eliminate inventory cost . because of its resource - efficient technology , saving energy and water , the allegro is also a top choice for environmental protection , can be located practically anywhere and is especially suitable for local production requirements .\nhaving made the decision to enter the roll - to - roll printing market , it was a logical and practical step to continue with a solution that benefited from kornit\u2019s neopigment tm process . as a result , blur invested in kornit\u2019s allegro roll - to - roll system , a stand - alone system with the shortest cycle times from design to final product , and the only true one - step solution available on the market . this is complemented by a flatbed cutting system from z\u00fcnd which forms part of the allegro & cut workflow approach , first demonstrated by kornit at itma 2015 .\nthe kornit vulcan is ideal for runs ranging from 50 to 300 garments where quality is vital , with the kornit neopigment process providing the best results onto virtually all fabrics , using environmentally - friendly yet durable inks and minimal finishing . the vulcan enables garment and apparel print businesses to benefit from optimum results with very fast cycle times and minimal finishing compared with other t - shirt and clothing production technologies .\ncategories : etfs yahoo financeget full capitalcube analysis * disclaimer : this is as of previous day\u2019s closing price . technical indicators below is a quick look at 5 technical indicators for kornit digital ltd . . more studies are available on the technical chart . indicator signal closing price above / below 50 day moving average bearish closing price above / below 200 day moving average bearish . . . read more ( read more . . . )\ncategories : etfs yahoo financeget full capitalcube analysis * disclaimer : this is as of previous day\u2019s closing price . technical indicators below is a quick look at 5 technical indicators for kornit digital ltd . . more studies are available on the technical chart . indicator signal closing price above / below 50 day moving average bullish closing price above / below 200 day moving average bearish . . . read more ( read more . . . )\nmr . cohen posited\ni have all the confidence that gabi , together with ofer and the rest of the management team , will continue to further enhance the company ' s growth rate and profitability well into the future . gabi ' s track record in successfully driving growth through strategic initiatives will be extremely valuable , as we seek to further enhance kornit ' s market position in the emerging digital printing market for textiles .\nthe production technology used is called kornit allegro . with its print width of 1 . 8m , it is the world\u2019s only single - step digital textile printing system designed for high - speed end - to - end production , using kornit\u2019s patented neopigment tm printing process . the system features an integrated pretreatment technology and works on a variety of fabrics , both natural and man - made fibers and blends . it is the only industrial textile printer available today that integrates all production steps in a single , integrated production line , removing the need for complicated pre - and post - treatments such as steaming and washing . in fact , it is the fastest way from digital designs to the finished fabric . relying on kornit\u2019s proprietary process , textile companies and brands can shorten their turnaround times , cut intermediators and eliminate inventory cost . because of its resource - efficient technology , saving energy and water , the allegro is also a top choice for environmental protection , can be located practically anywhere and is especially suitable for local production requirements , a growing trend fueled by the internet .\nkornit digital ' s customers can be divided into four groups : small volume printing providers ; printing subcontractors ; websites like teespring , which prefer having their own production website ( in order to improve their profit margins ) , rather than working with subcontractors ; and , of course , leading fashion brands like billabong , givenchy , and others .\nwebsites like teespring are much more critical for our growth , because with them , the transition from analog to digital is much clearer and logical . for the fashion giants , on the other hand , the transition is much slower , and we therefore work in all sorts of partnerships with them ,\nseligsohn explains .\nunlike typical digital technologies , the kornit allegro offers an innovative , enabling solution that eliminates the need for multiple steps of pre - press and post press treatments , thereby saving on energy , water , space , and labor . the allegro eliminates the entry barrier to the digital fabric printing market which is currently addressable only by manufacturers with industrial grade printing facilities . through its simple operation the allegro enables the development of new business models which cater for the strong trends of mass customization and personalization of textile in fashion and home decor . the kornit allegro supports local production as it can be located anywhere without environmental constraints . it is designed to support ultra - short runs up to medium length runs . it offers amazing print quality , a vivid and wide color gamut , excellent color fastness and hand feel , a fully sustainable and safe process , and is oekotex 100 certified and gots pre - approved .\nthe kornit avalanche hexa r - series is designed for the mass customization of garments . the system features industrial production capabilities , and is a very robust platform designed for heavy - duty use . the system generates very high speeds and excellent print quality . the avalanche hexa r - series is perfectly suited to be used all day , every day , for the production of higher volumes . in addition , kornit\u2019s neopigment\u2122 ink system meets the highest environmental regulations , including oeko - tex standard 100 and gots pre - approval . suitable for printing on multiple fabric types , and equipped with inline pre - treatment , the versatility and efficiency of kornit\u2019s systems is unmatched ."]}
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(\ncomfortdelgro ( china )\n) has today entered into a joint venture contract (\njvc\n) with shenyang taxi co . ltd (\nstc\n) , for the establishment of a joint venture company in shenyang , people ' s republic of china (\nprc\n) to be known as shenyang comfortdelgro taxi pte ltd (\nshenyang comfortdelgro\n) .\ndeane\u2019s bus lines has been sold to comfortdelgro cabcharge ( cdc ) for $ 53 million .\nsingapore - commuters taking comfortdelgro taxis can now pay their fares using digital wallet application alipay .\ncomfortdelgro rent - a - car pte ltd does not have any active jobs right now .\ncopyright 2016 \u00a9 comfortdelgro driving centre pte ltd . all rights reserved . company registration number : 199601882c\ncomfortdelgro will offer a flat fare option for taxi bookings made through its phone app . this option will be made available alongside the traditional metered fare in comfort and citycab taxis . photo : comfortdelgro\ncomfortdelgro said there was no certainty that the talks would result in any definitive agreement or transaction .\nindustry watchers said an alliance made economic sense , but could favour uber more than it would comfortdelgro .\ncomfortdelgro also said it was still exploring dynamic pricing , which allows for fares to fluctuate with demand .\nwelcome to the official twitter channel for comfortdelgro taxi . come take part in our football frenzy contest !\ncabcharge has agreed to sell its 49 per cent stake in private bus company comfortdelgro cabcharge . ( aap )\nthe sale of australia ' s largest private bus operator westbus to cabcharge australia and comfortdelgro has been completed .\ncomfortdelgro declared an interim dividend of 3 . 75 cents a share , to be paid on aug 28 .\ncommuters will be able to choose the one that best suits them ,\na comfortdelgro spokesman said .\ncomfortdelgro rent - a - car take care of the entire car rental process , including maintenance and repairs .\nthe company , which has the largest taxi fleet in australia , has agreed to sell its 49 per cent stake in australia ' s largest private bus company comfortdelgro cabcharge for $ 186 million to joint venture partner comfortdelgro .\ntherefore , the research house is putting both its rating and fair value estimate of comfortdelgro under review for now .\nfor comfortdelgro , and also for the taxi industry , it is the right time to have an innovation now .\nthe acquisition of the kefford group through comfortdelgro\u2019s 51 percent - owned subsidiary comfortdelgro cabcharge pty ltd ( cdc ) marks the culmination of a four - month long closed tender which drew keen interest from international and australian land transport operators .\ncomfortdelgro managing director and group ceo , kua hong pak , says the purchase represents a strategic acquisition for the group .\nwith their beginnings in the early 70s , comfort group and delgro corporation were both listed land transport companies . on 29 march 2003 , comfortdelgro corporation was formed through the merger of the two . comfortdelgro is listed on the singapore exchange .\nsaid comfortdelgro yesterday : ' being a global public land transport company , the group incurs substantial amounts in insurance premiums .\nnone of the directors of comfortdelgro has an interest , direct or indirect , in the above transaction . as far as the directors are aware , no controlling shareholder of comfortdelgro has an interest , direct or indirect , in the transaction .\ntaxi payment operator cabcharge has partnered with singapore - listed transport operator comfortdelgro to buy the bus company from the deane family .\ncomfortdelgro corp said before wednesday trading hours that it has entered into an agreement with cabcharge australia ltd to acquire the remaining 49 per cent stake in comfortdelgro cabcharge pty ltd ( cdc ) for a $ 186 million ( s $ 196 million ) .\ncomfortdelgro corp said before wednesday trading hours that it has entered into an agreement with cabcharge australia ltd to acquire the remaining 49 per cent stake in comfortdelgro cabcharge pty ltd ( cdc ) for a $ 186 million ( s $ 196 million ) .\nwe don ' t have enough reviews for comfortdelgro rent - a - car pte ltd yet to show an average rating .\nsingapore - transport giant comfortdelgro ' s bus , taxi and rail businesses all combined to drive up earnings in the second quarter .\ncomfortdelgro rent - a - car is now officially on facebook ! like us to get the latest promotion , buzz and updates .\ncabcharge has sold its 49 per cent stake in australia ' s biggest private bus company , comfortdelgro cabcharge , for $ 186 million .\nour key takeaway : comfortdelgro performed well under the fierce competition with private hire services and new entrants in taxi business . under the circumstance that uber or grab maintain their operating strategy , comfortdelgro group has a great chance to gradually gain their customers in taxi services back . however , facing with declining growth of revenue , comfortdelgro group has to carry out appropriate measures to deal with rising diesel cost and make greater efforts on cost reduction . additionally , comfortdelgro\u2019s movement towards the latest plan promoted by trans - cab and premier taxi is vital .\nthe establishment of the joint venture is in line with comfortdelgro ' s strategy of exploring growth opportunities in major cities in the prc . comfortdelgro currently has bus , taxi , car rental and inter - city bus station businesses in 11 cities in china , including beijing , shanghai and guangzhou , with a fleet of some 7 , 800 vehicles . shenyang comfortdelgro will grow the fleet by some 13 per cent .\ncomfortdelgro insurance brokers will have an initial authorised share capital of $ 1 million , and an initial issued and paid - up capital of $ 300 , 000 . comfortdelgro will hold 49 per cent of the company , while global east will hold the other 51 per cent .\nafter months of rumour and speculation , the kefford group has found a buyer . comfortdelgro corporation , together with joint venture partner ( jv )\nat comfortdelgro driving centre ' s website for learners , we aim to provide you with an informative and hassle - free experience .\ncomfortdelgro is one of the largest land transport companies in the world with a global workforce , a global shareholder base and a global outlook .\ncomfortdelgro is one of the largest land transport companies in the world , operating in seven countries with a fleet of over 42 , 500 vehicles .\ncomfortdelgro stock fell on monday on news that it had lost the tender to operate the thomson - east coast ( tel ) line to competitor smrt .\ntransport giant comfortdelgro ' s bus , taxi and rail businesses all combined to drive up earnings in the second quarter . - - photo : st file\ncomfortdelgro taxi chief executive officer ang wei neng said the firm is already seeing hundreds of alipay transactions daily and expects to see\nthousands\nsoon .\nat the end of trading yesterday , comfortdelgro ' s stock fell two cents to close at $ 2 . 17 , its lowest since mid - 2014 .\ncomfortdelgro corporation australia pty ltd operates chartered , school and timetabled bus route services in victoria and new south wales . the group operates through the following brands :\ncomfortdelgro rent - a - car offers car rental & leasing services as well as chauffeur - driven services on a daily , monthly and long term basis .\nsummary of comfortdelgro\u2019s recent financial performance : the group maintains a steady growth of net profit despite a slight revenue decline caused by unfavourable currency translation this year . with the entrance and fierce competition brought by uber and grab , comfortdelgro\u2019s taxi business succeed to keep growing profitability . the five - year lowest p / e ratio indicates it is undervalued in a greater degree by the market . however , comfortdelgro\u2019s actions and measures towards issue of diesel tax and further competition are vital .\ncomfortdelgro rent - a - car ( formerly known as citylimo ) is the market leader in the singapore\u2019s car rental & leasing industry since it was established in 1981 . it is a wholly - owned subsidiary of comfortdelgro corporation limited , one of the world ' s largest publicly - listed land transport company . comfortdelgro operates in seven countries \u2013 singapore , china , the united kingdom , ireland , australia , vietnam and malaysia \u2013 giving it the broadest footprint amongst its international peers .\ncdc , a joint venture between singapore - based comfortdelgro corporation and taxi payment operator cabcharge australia , announced yesterday it had agreed to purchase the queanbeyan bus operator .\nthe next best contender is comfortdelgro , which released a redesigned booking app early this year , and surprised everyone with 2 . 5 million downloads in 2014 alone .\nwhether it is a luxurious premium car or a family sedan that you wish to rent or lease , comfortdelgro rent - a - car has a fine selection .\nflightlink international ltd is a private hire company based in canary wharf , london . it was acquired in july 2006 and is comfortdelgro\u2019s first private hire operation in london .\ni wrote a complaint to comfortdelgro and wish to share it here too . i have been very patient with their service for many years but this is my ultimatum .\nshenyang comfortdelgro will initially operate a fleet of approximately 700 taxis and is expected to increase its fleet size to more than 1 , 000 taxis in the next two years . this is comfortdelgro ' s second taxi joint venture in shenyang . its subsidiary , citycab pte ltd , currently has an existing joint venture that operates about 270 taxis .\ncomfortdelgro corp . ltd . 205 braddell road singapore , central singapore 579701 phone : + 65 . 6383 . 8833 fax : + 65 . 6287 . 0311 web : urltoken\nalipay southeast asia head dayong zhang said he was pleased to partner with comfortdelgro , adding chinese tourists can now travel to singapore with only\ntheir smartphone and passport\n.\nthe above transaction is not expected to have any material impact on the net tangible assets and earnings per share of the comfortdelgro group for the year ending 31 december 2003 .\ncomfortdelgro has a total fleet size of about 44 , 000 buses , taxis and rental vehicles and operates in seven countries including singapore , china , the uk and australia .\npending regulatory approval of the sale , the comfortdelgro - cabcharge company will operate a fleet of nearly 1 , 500 private buses across the act , new south wales and victoria .\nin its statement to the singapore exchange yesterday , listed comfortdelgro said it has signed an\nexclusivity letter\nwith uber for discussions to form a\npotential strategic alliance\n.\ncomfortdelgro operates more than 46 , 300 buses , taxis and rental vehicles across seven countries - singapore , china , the united kingdom , ireland , australia , vietnam and malaysia .\njust days after grab launched dynamic pricing for taxis and taxi - like services , comfortdelgro announced that it will roll out a flat fare option on its cab - hailing app .\ncomfortdelgro rent - a - car reserves the right to reject any booking if the above - mentioned have not been furnished in sufficient time prior to the start of the rental .\ntransport giant comfortdelgro is forming a general insurance broking joint venture that will be headed by insurance veteran jimmy chua teck leong , formerly the ceo of zuellig insurance brokers in singapore .\ncomfortdelgro\u2019s businesses include bus , taxi , rail , car rental and leasing , automotive engineering services , testing services , driving centre , insurance broking services , outdoor advertising and car dealerships .\nbrief background of comfortdelgro : comfortdelgro corporation limited is a singapore - based investment holding and management services company . it operates in eight segments : 1 ) bus & bus station 2 ) rail 3 ) taxi 4 ) car rental and leasing 5 ) automotive engineering services 6 ) inspection and testing service 7 ) driving centre and 8 ) insurance broking services and outdoor advertising .\nit also signals the beginning of a new chapter in comfortdelgro\u2019s australian investment story \u2013 one that commenced in 2005 with the acquisition of the growing new south wales\u2019 ( nsw ) westbus group .\ncomfortdelgro was formed on 29 march 2003 through the merger of two land transport giants - comfort group and delgro corporation . both had started out in the 1970s and had , by the time of the merger , grown to become successful listed land transport companies . following the merger , comfortdelgro is now a force to reckon with , not just in singapore , but globally as well .\nsingapore ' s biggest taxi operator comfortdelgro is in talks with uber over a possible alliance that could see its 15 , 500 cabs made available on the ride - hailing firm ' s app .\ncomfortdelgro has been increasing the number of cashless payment options on its taxis . last month it announced it would allow passengers to use dbs bank ' s paylah app to pay for cab fares .\ncomfortdelgro\u2019s businesses include bus , taxi , rail , car rental & leasing , automotive engineering services , vehicle inspection & testing services , driving centre , insurance broking services , outdoor advertising and car dealership .\ncomfortdelgro stock fell on monday on news that it had lost the tender to operate the thomson - east coast ( tel ) line to competitor smrt . according to the land transport authority ( lta ) , comfortdelgro ' s bid paled in comparison to smrt both on quality and price evaluation as its service fee was 30 per cent higher than smrt ' s offer of s $ 1 . 7 billion .\ncomfortdelgro corporation , together with joint venture partner ( jv ) cabcharge australia , has entered into a contract to acquire the fourth largest bus operator in victoria , australia for a $ 149 . 2 million .\nrenting a car in singapore is but a click away . choose today to rent a car of your preference with comfortdelgro rent - a - car . simply fill in and submit the following online form .\nin a statement released last week , cabcharge announced that its associated company , comfortdelgro cabcharge ( cdc ) , had reached an agreement to buy the bus company which operates services from emu plains to mt victoria .\nwestbus group was first placed into voluntary administration in january before a joint venture between the two transport firms , comfortdelgro cabcharge pty ltd , agreed to purchase the firm for $ 106 . 7 million in august .\nin 2003 , sbs transit became a part of the comfortdelgro group when comfort group and delgro corp merged to form comfortdelgro corporation , one of the world ' s largest land transport companies . as part of an international , multi - modal transport company , we have been able to leverage on the group ' s extensive resources , expertise and knowledge to bring about higher levels of service and comfort for our singapore commuters .\ncomfortdelgro\u2019s businesses include taxi , bus , rail , car rental and leasing , automotive engineering and maintenance services , inspection , test and assessment services , learner drivers\u2019 instruction services , insurance brokerage services and outdoor advertising .\na version of this article appeared in the print edition of the straits times on april 04 , 2017 , with the headline ' comfortdelgro taxis to offer flat fares from next monday ' . print edition | subscribe\n' the establishment of comfortdelgro insurance brokers will enable the group to have a dedicated insurance broking arm to service its own internal requirements of insurance and claims and risk management services besides being a profit centre . '\na version of this article appeared in the print edition of the straits times on august 23 , 2017 , with the headline ' comfortdelgro in talks with uber on possible tie - up ' . print edition | subscribe\nsingapore , jan 18 uber technologies and singapore ' s top taxi operator comfortdelgro corp ltd will launch a new ride - hailing service in singapore from friday , as they team up against their key regional rival grab .\ncomfortdelgro is a public listed passenger land transport company , with a fleet of more than 38 , 700 vehicles world - wide . the group has a global workforce , a global shareholder base and a global outlook .\nwe are excited to announce that comfortdelgro and @ uber _ sing have entered into a strategic agreement to form a joint venture that brings together one of asia\u2019s largest land transportation companies with the world\u2019s leading ridesharing service .\nso 8 comfortdelgro rent - a - car troopers took time off their daily work routine to knock on doors of about 50 needy seniors residing in aljunied and gifted them goodie bags consisting of food and daily necessities .\ncomfortdelgro is one of the world ' s largest land transport companies with a total fleet size of about 46 , 200 vehicles . the group has a global workforce , a global shareholder base and a global outlook .\nthe reduction follows on from last year\u2019s 1 . 9 % cut , dbs group research said noting that this could have led to weakness on comfortdelgro\u2019s ( cd ) share price given its exposure in the singapore public transport space .\nsingapore uber technologies [ uber . ul ] and singapore ' s top taxi operator comfortdelgro corp ltd will launch a new ride - hailing service in singapore from friday , as they team up against their key regional rival grab .\ncomfortdelgro said its drivers will be encouraged to take on flat fare bookings via a waiver of the call levy . the company declined to comment how much this levy is , but cabbies said it is 40 cents per call .\nfollowing 8 months into the merger between comfort group ltd and delgro corporation ltd , besides working to reap the synergistic benefits , the management of comfortdelgro has been actively exploring avenues to expand and widen its earnings base from overseas market to complement its present income stream . the joint venture with shenyang taxi co . ltd represents yet another significant milestone for comfortdelgro in strengthening its strong foothold for expansion and growth in the people ' s republic of china .\ncomfortdelgro had previously tried to tie up with british start - up karhoo , which claimed to be a rival to uber . but that came to nought when karhoo closed its singapore office last year amid uncertainty over its financial viability .\ncomfortdelgro is the market leader in singapore with a fleet of 15 , 000 taxis . like in other markets , traditional taxi firms in singapore have been hit by the growth of ride - hailing firms such as grab and uber .\ncomfortdelgro ' s taxi fleet has shrunk by 5 per cent since uber and grab began operating in singapore in 2013 . its hired - out rate is estimated to have gone from 98 per cent to as low as 93 per cent .\ncomfortdelgro ' s fleet has shrunk by 5 per cent since uber and grab began operating in singapore in 2013 . its hired - out rate is estimated to have also gone from 98 per cent to as low as 93 per cent .\ndbs stated that the estimated impact on revenue from the announced fare reduction on the public transport operators will be about $ 79m a year , $ 8 . 9m of which will be shouldered by comfortdelgro ' s subsidiary , sbs transit .\nthe 2 taxi operators introduce surge pricing ( dynamic fares ) and cut their rental fee to deal with competitions from uber / grab . but comfortdelgro , as well as smrt taxi , has not disclosed any intention towards the new plan .\nsingapore university of social sciences ( suss ) economist and senior lecturer walter theseira said comfortdelgro\nhas to ensure they participate in developing and owning the core technologies , which are based on predicting , analysing and matching transport demand and supply\n.\nthis is an extremely important step for cabcharge in both strengthening our relationship with our important joint venture partner , comfortdelgro , the second largest listed land transport company in the world , and broadening the base of the cabcharge group of companies .\ncomfortdelgro taxi , thank you for returning my company id & access card . was not able to get the driver ' s name because he just drop it at our reception . kindly extend my gratitude to him . sigrid simera , compliment via facebook\nthank you and your team for confirming we have the right partner in comfortdelgro rent - a - car for our car rental needs . your team is indeed a team of well - trained and dedicated staff providing fast , efficient and professional services .\ncomfortdelgro signed a letter with uber for exclusive discussions to form a potential strategic alliance , which may include collaboration to manage fleet vehicles and booking software solutions in the city - state , the taxi firm said in a statement to the singapore exchange .\nsingapore , feb 19 singapore ' s competition commission said on monday it plans to do further in - depth assessment of the tie - up between the city - state ' s top taxi operator , comfortdelgro , and uber , after an initial review .\ncomfortdelgro - the largest taxi operator here with more than 15 , 000 taxis across its comfort and citycab brands - introduced the payment option on all of its cabs on july 12 . more than 10 , 000 transactions have been made using alipay since .\nsingapore\u2019s biggest taxi operator , comfortdelgro corp ltd , entered into exclusive talks with uber technologies inc for a potential tie - up , it said on tuesday , in a move that could help uber in its fight with dominant ride - hailing firm grab .\ncomfortdelgro rent - a - car salutes all nsmen for their dedication and commitment in keeping singapore safe and secure . in celebration of ns50 , all safra / hometeam ns vouchers will be accepted for all our car rental packages from now until 31 december 2018 .\ncomfort taxi and citycab , both taxi cab companies belonging to comfortdelgro corporation limited , are the largest players in singapore\u2019s taxi industry with a combined fleet of about 15 , 000 taxis . the comfortdelgro taxi booking system , arguably one of the best in the world , wirelessly connects the taxis using the general packet radio service ( gprs ) technology via the in - vehicle mobile data terminals ( mdts ) . today , its state - of - the - art customer contact centre caters to over 20 million taxi bookings annually more\u2026\ncabcharge executive chairman and deputy chairman of jv comfortdelgro cabcharge ( cdc ) , reg kermode , says the purchase is a very valuable outcome for the jv , cdc , as it provides the group with a platform for major extension of our current operations in nsw .\nsingapore singapore ' s competition commission said on monday it plans to do further in - depth assessment of the tie - up between the city - state ' s top taxi operator , comfortdelgro , and uber [ uber . ul ] , after an initial review .\nthe chart represents revenue of the three largest segments of comfortdelgro . according to the chart , revenue of taxi business managed to maintain slow growth under the competitive pressure of uber and grab , especially after the aggressive expansion of uber in early 2015 . comfortdelgro stated in their financial report that the revenue growth in the public transport services business , taxi business , and the driving centre business was offset by the decrease at automotive engineering services business , the inspection and testing services business , the car rental and leasing business and the bus station business .\nresearch analyst abhishek nigam of stockbroking firm nomura said :\nin the short term , it is positive for comfortdelgro . its taxi drivers will see more bookings , and that in turn will mean a better hired - out rate . its fleet has come down big time .\nlawyer bryan tan , 46 , who takes cabs regularly , said comfortdelgro ' s option is\na good move\n, as it allows commuters to compare traditional metered fares . he does not think dynamic pricing will be popular as it involves\na lot of guesswork\n.\npursuant to the jvc , shenyang comfortdelgro will have an initial registered capital of rmb135 , 000 , 000 ( approximately s $ 28 . 7 million ) . comfortdelgro ( china ) will contribute rmb108 , 000 , 000 ( approximately s $ 23 million ) , representing 80 per cent . of the registered capital , in the form of cash , which will be financed from internal sources . the balance of rmb27 , 000 , 000 , representing 20 per cent . of the registered capital , will be contributed by stc by way of taxi vehicles and cash .\ncomfortdelgro corp . ltd . is an investment holding company , which engages in the provision of land transportation services . it operates through the following segments : public transport services ; taxi ; automotive engineering services ; inspection and testing services ; driving centre ; car rental and lea . . .\napart from being the market leader in singapore , comfortdelgro has significant overseas presence . the group\u2019s operations currently extend from the united kingdom and ireland to australia , vietnam , malaysia and as well as across 14 cities in china , including beijing , shanghai , guangzhou , shenyang and chengdu .\nhence , during the competition with uber and grab in the taxi industry , comfortdelgro neither suffer from decreasing profit nor from loss . the possible reason could be that certain amount of consumers choose uber / grab because of the attractive coupons / promo code they can use for car services . however , under the circumstance of urgency , they still prefer taxis as they do not have the time to schedule rides in advance and do not wish to waste time waiting for the uber drivers . comfortdelgro has witnessed improvement in service quality since they started the competition with uber and grab .\nif they don ' t , they are basically giving up on the future of transport ,\nhe added .\nso , it is hard to understand right now if comfortdelgro will own and develop anything , or if they will just become a supplier of vehicles and drivers .\ni would like to compliment comfortdelgro rent - a - car on the excellent service i received yesterday . my car had to go in for service and the entire process was completely hassle free . the car was returned on - time and completely detailed inside and out . very nice work !\neveryone loves cheaper rides ! get s $ 5 when you download paylah ! and enter the promo code cablah . scan and pay using paylah ! to enjoy additional $ 5 cashback for your first 3 comfortdelgro taxi rides as well as 30 cent cashback for admin fee ! t & cs apply .\n@ raynersu held the opinion that comfortdelgro group did not make enough effort in updating their strategy for the latest market trend but rather stay out - of - fashion , while their peer taxi operators keep improving and acquiring larger share of market gradually . refer to more discussion in the post : urltoken\ncomfortdelgro irish citylink limited was registered on 25 jan 1991 with its registered office in galway . the business has a status listed as\nactive\n. it currently has 3 directors . the company ' s first directors were james burke , margaret burke . the business currently employs 10 - 19 people .\ndr lee said he expects comfortdelgro ' s flat rate to be generally lower than dynamic fares .\nthe attractiveness of flat rate is intuitive . since the taxi fare is known to the passenger at the time of booking , it remains as the passenger ' s choice of taking or not taking .\nthank you comfortdelgro taxi driver of sha7156m for returning the phone left in your taxi last night ! ! ! answering our call yesterday and coming by today , being polite , humble and honest . i am grateful for what many people unfortunately would not have done . \u201d \u2013 mr foster pauly , compliment via facebook\nget $ 2 off when you flag a comfortdelgro taxi and pay using masterpass for street hail with promo code\nmc2\n! promo code is valid till 31 mar 2018 for multiple use per mobile number , and is capped at 3 , 500 redemptions per day . t & cs apply . more info :\ncomfortdelgro corporation australia pty ltd is a foreign owned private company , deriving revenue from the provision of route , school and charter bus services . the company employs approximately 2 , 630 people , operates in new south wales and victoria , and is administered from its head office in seven hills , new south wales .\nkua hong pak , comfortdelgro managing director and group ceo , said :\nthe acquisition of the remaining stake in cdc reflects our commitment to the australian market and our continued confidence in its growth potential . through a wholly - owned subsidiary , we are better able to seek new opportunities to grow the business .\nthe reason i have chosen to remain with comfortdelgro rent - a - car is due to the outstanding service i have received over the past six years of dealing with your company . every time i needed servicing or support , your team has worked around my schedule to provide fast and friendly service . it has\u2026 read more\nat comfortdelgro rent - a - car , we are all about balancing work and play . on 18 march , our customers and staff got to unleash their creativity at a recent pottery workshop held at thow kwang pottery jungle . we even visited singapore ' s oldest dragon kiln ! no dull moments at all for everybody .\ncomfortdelgro corporation limited is a singapore - based investment holding company . the company provides management services . it operates through eight segments : bus , bus station , rail , taxi , automotive engineering services , inspection and testing services , car rental and leasing , and driving centre . the bus segment provides . . . ( more )\nin singapore , comfortdelgro operates over 15 , 000 taxis under the brand names \u2013 comfort and citycab . through the employment of technology and extensive training , the group\u2019s taxi companies are leading the industry not just in singapore but globally . in 2007 , they catered to a record - breaking 20 million call bookings in one year .\ncontinue to save when you ride with us ! from 7 to 31 may , enjoy $ 3 off with promo code may3 when you book via the comfortdelgro app from 10am to 12pm and 2pm to 5pm . limited to the first 800 redemptions every hour . 1 redemption per mobile number daily . t & cs apply . urltoken\nsave more when you ride with us ! from 10 to 13 april , get $ 3 discount with promo code day3 when you book via the comfortdelgro app from 10am to 12pm and 2 . 30pm to 5pm . limited to the first 500 redemptions every hour . 1 redemption per mobile number daily . t & cs apply . urltoken\nthe group also operates a fleet of close to 600 taxis in ho chi minh city , vietnam by our vietnam taxi . the second taxi investment , a joint venture with saigon general service corporation called comfortdelgro savico taxi operates more than 300 taxis , a call centre , as well as a workshop which repairs and maintains the taxi fleet .\n1 . limitation of booking system . if the \u201ccomfortdelgro taxi booking\u201d app allows the customer to choose the taxi type before booking , why isn\u2019t the hotline system improved with this feature ? if there are different categories of vehicles , it is only fair that customers have the right to choose and know the type of taxi that has been assigned .\nget cheaper taxi rides anywhere even aft midnight frm tue to thu ! enjoy $ 8 off ur taxifare w night8 when u bk flat fare via e comfortdelgro app . valid whn e clock strikes 1am on 8 may & ends on 31 may . ltd to e 1st 500 redemptions every hr . 1 redemption per mobile number . t & cs apply\nget cheaper taxi rides anywhere even aft midnight frm tue to thu ! enjoy $ 8 off ur taxifare w night8 when u bk flat fare via e comfortdelgro app . valid whn e clock strikes 1am on 8 may & ends on 31 may . ltd to e 1st 500 redemptions every hr . 1 redemption per mobile number . t & cs apply urltoken\nthe weekend may be coming to an end but not our latest day3 promo ! we ' re extending it to 30apr so that u can continue to save $ 3 whn u book via e comfortdelgro app . valid frm mon - fri . limited 2 e first 500 redemptions every hr . 1 redemption per mobile number daily . same t & cs apply urltoken\nthe joint venture with shenyang taxi co . ltd is a significant investment for the comfortdelgro group in working towards the declared policy of deriving 50 per cent . of its revenue from overseas market in the next few years . besides achieving internal organic growth , the group will continue to concentrate on growth through acquisitions and joint ventures with major transport players abroad .\nglobal financial markets were thrown into turmoil last week on increased uncertainty over global economic outlook after majority of british voters voted for the united kingdom to leave the european union . but while brexit\u2019s economic impact on singapore is expected to be limited , the market has kept watchful eyes on local companies with significant exposure to uk . among them is comfortdelgro ( cdg ) .\ncitycab was formed in april 1995 through a merger of three taxi operations , namely singapore airport bus services ltd , comfortdelgro ( s . e . asia ) pte ltd ( formerly known as sbs taxi pte ltd ) and singapore commuter pte ltd . today , citycab operates a fleet of more than 4 , 200 vehicles , which includes over 300 limousine cabs using mercedes benz vehicles .\nocbc investment research said :\nwhile the outcome of this tender does not affect our forecasts , it changes comfortdelgro ' s outlook now that it has lost a significant growth catalyst . in addition , with grab ' s aggressive promotion of car rental discount , we see further downside to our earnings forecasts should more than expected number of taxi hirers switch over to drive for grab .\nmany major singapore brands such as singapore airlines , breadtalk , charles and keith , mediacorp , neptune orient lines , comfortdelgro , yeo\u2019s and singapore sports council and have also been associated with the event . for example , nicholas ionides , vice president of public affairs , singapore airlines , told marketing events that it supported the event through providing complimentary and rebated air tickets to participants of the event .\nin the short term , it is positive for comfortdelgro . its taxi drivers will see more bookings , and that in turn will mean a better hired - out rate . its fleet has come down big time . . . but in the long term , it gives more power to uber , as more and more people will use uber ' s app rather than comfort ' s booking platforms .\nestablished in 1970 , comfort transportation ( \u201ccomfort\u201d ) was then known as the workers\u2019 co - operative commonwealth for transport limited with the aim to provide taxi drivers with a profession and better life . from its humble beginnings of 1 , 000 morris oxford taxis to its present fleet of over 10 , 000 taxis , comfort has grown to become the largest of the two taxi companies that comfortdelgro has .\ncdc was formed in 2005 following the acquisition of the westbus group by comfortdelgro and cabcharge . since then , cdc has grown to become one of the largest private bus operators in new south wales and victoria , operating contract scheduled bus , school bus , private contract and charter bus services . it has a combined fleet of 1 , 712 buses and a total staff strength of about 2 , 300 .\nyour company is the first taxi service provider in singapore with the largest fleet and supposedly having the best service . i have used comfortdelgro cab services for a long time now but have seen its service gotten worse despite the growth of the company . i am very disappointed with your service and i will not hesitate to spread the word to others about my personal experience with your company over the many years .\nthe counter was actively traded on monday morning with 9 . 73 million shares worth s $ 19 . 92 million done . as at 12 . 31pm , comfortdelgro ' s stock fell six singapore cents or 2 . 83 per cent to s $ 2 . 06 . it eventually closed at s $ 2 . 07 on monday - down 5 singapore cents - with some 14 . 8 million shares changing hands .\nthe reason i have chosen to remain with comfortdelgro rent - a - car is due to the outstanding service i have received over the past six years of dealing with your company . every time i needed servicing or support , your team has worked around my schedule to provide fast and friendly service . it has made a real difference to have a no - hassle car lease . please pass on my thanks to them .\nwith over 30 years of experience , comfortdelgro rent - a - car has built a reputation of reliability and dependability . we offer car rental services on a daily , monthly and long term basis , as well as chauffeur - driven services . our strength lies in having a dedicated team of managers and staff who are not only well - trained , but are constantly working towards providing the best service to all our customers .\ncomfortdelgro rent - a - car , the market leader in the singapore\u2019s car rental & leasing industry , offers car rental & leasing services as well as chauffeur - driven services on a daily , monthly and long term basis . we bring you a large selection of vehicles if you need to rent a car in singapore . we provide both short - term and long - term car rental & leasing for individuals as well as corporate car rentals & leasing for organisations .\ncdg\u2019s operations in the uk are largely from the operations of metroline coupled with coach services and operation of taxi circuits . rhb analyst shekhar jaiswal estimates that uk accounts for 21 % of earnings . businesses in the uk account for 25 % of comfortdelgro\u2019s ( cd ) revenue and 21 % of its operating profit , of which 90 % of revenue and 97 % of operating profit are derived from operation of bus services , with the rest from operation of taxi services .\nhello comfortdelgro . i would like to tell you that i was outside 60 dunearn road ( chinese intl school ) and i was waving a cab and then he / she didn\u2019t stop . i saw that two girls had successfully hailed another cab a minute before i hailed him / her . cab no . sha 3117c or maybe 3177c . i was on dunearn road at around 2 : 45 . cab model : comfort hyundai sonota . he is such a blind bat as i would say .\nin the united kingdom , comfortdelgro\u2019s subsidiaries , computer cab in london , computer cab ( edinburgh ) , computer cab ( aberdeen ) and merseyside radio meter cabs in liverpool operate a fleet of 4 , 500 radio taxis providing a first class service to local business and private customers . computer cab , the market leader in london , has four brands \u2013 comcab , datacab , call - a - cab and local taxis , each with a clear identity and providing a 24 / 7 service to the community .\ncomfortdelgro group had a steady growth of revenue during the period from 2012 to 2015 , but experienced a light drop ( 1 . 26 % ) of revenue in 2016 , which is mainly caused by unfavourable foreign currency translation , as the group revenue should have been increased 1 . 76 % by $ 72 . 4m . stable growth of both operating and net revenue can be observed , but the growth rate has been declined after 2014 . also , the group achieved its highest profit margin in 2016 .\ncomfortdelgro rent - a - car pte ltd manages one of the largest automobile fleets in singapore and is a reputable market leader in the local car rental industry . with over thirty years of establishment , their customers include multinational corporations , financial institutions , regional representative offices of foreign businesses and many others . they are the provider of long - term and monthly car rental services for many corporations in singapore . the car fleet ranges from saloon to executive and luxury cars . the hirer must be between the age of 23 and 65 years old , with a valid driving license held for at least two years to rent a vehicle . an additional surcharge is chargeable for cars driven into malaysia .\nas a frequent overseas flyer . i will alway take a cab home after my trip with my family . last night i touched down at changi airport terminal 1 and i was assigned a cab from comfortdelgro . i have 4 pcs of luggages and to my surprise . that cab driver named mr foo say loke just stand by the door and not offer any help to carry the bags into the boot . i was with my toddler daughter . i thought the driver will offer help but instead he told me off by saying he has no strength to help me to carry those bags ! i was really angry cause i have to hold onto my daughter\u2019s hand cause there are lots of on - coming cars and on the other hand i still have to load all the bags into the boot myself ! what was he doing ? simply refuses to budge or help ! \u201chey come on . i\u2019m paying you for your salary plus airport surcharges and there you are behaving like a boss . \u201d it really bring shame to comfortdelgo to have this kind of reluctant driver . imagine if i\u2019m a tourist and i get this kind of hostile service . i would think what kind of ethical country is this ? it\u2019s a shame the government is putting so much effort into cultivating a gracious society and comfortdelgo had to tarnish this graciousness . i demand comfortdelgro to investigate this matter and give me a good explanation !\ncomfortdelgro corporation limited is a singapore - based investment holding company . the company provides management services . it operates through eight segments : bus , bus station , rail , taxi , automotive engineering services , inspection and testing services , car rental and leasing , and driving centre . the bus segment provides scheduled services and coach rental services ; bus station segment provides public bus services ; rail segment provides rail services , and the taxi segment rents out taxis and taxi bureau services . the automotive engineering services segment provides vehicular maintenance and repair services , construction of specialized vehicles , assembly of bus bodies , engineering services and diesel . the inspection and testing services segment provides motor vehicle inspection services and non - vehicle testing , inspection and consultancy services . the car rental and leasing segment includes renting and leasing of cars . the driving centre segment operates driving schools .\n23 march 2018 sph announcement - sph reit annc - rule 704 . 31 and notification of results release\n10 april 2018 sph reports flat half year performance with a net profit of $ 100 . 6 million\n12 january 2018 sph reports first quarter net profit of $ 60 . 4 million\n18 april 2018 listen to news from the straits times , the business times and money fm 89 . 3 on google home\n29 january 2018 money fm 89 . 3 \u2013 singapore\u2019s first & only business and personal finance radio station\nby subscribing , you agree to sbs\u2019s terms of service and privacy policy including receiving email updates from sbs .\ncabcharge says the cdc stake was identified as a non - core asset during a strategic review as part of efforts to expand in the increasingly competitive personal transport market .\nthe sale of cabcharge ' s stake in cdc is an important strategic milestone for the company and monetises the value of a minority interest in a non - core asset that was not returning cash to cabcharge ,\nchairman rick millen said .\nmr millen said the board is evaluating how the sale proceeds will be used , with priority to be given on cutting debt and growth initiatives .\nchief executive andrew skelton said the personal transport industry has gone through major regulatory and competition changes , and the company expects the market to continue to grow , driven by population , mobile and tourism .\nwe know that to capture the tailwinds of this growing market , in terms of both trips and electronic payments , we must evolve and invest . the transaction allows us to make strategic investments that will reward our shareholders over the long term , mr skelton said .\ncabcharge expects to book net proceeds of $ 183 million on the stake sale , which is expected to be wrapped up late february 2017 . the company has held the stake since 2005 .\ndownload our free app on the app store or google play for the latest headlines and breaking news alerts .\nsign up now for the latest news from australia and around the world direct to your inbox .\nfollow sbs news to join in the conversation and never miss the latest live updates .\nwatch sbs world news live daily at 6 : 30pm on tv and on our app . catch up on sbs on demand .\nqueanbeyan bus operator deane ' s has been bought by cabcharge and an overseas partner for $ 53 million .\ndeane ' s is the largest bus operator in southern new south wales and includes services into the act .\nit says about 70 per cent of queanbeyan ' s population works in the act , and it expects demand for transport to grow significantly in the next decade .\nthe transport workers union says the sale of deane ' s bus lines and transborder express should not have any immediate impact on drivers .\nsecretary of the act sub branch of the transport workers union , klaus pinkas says there are about 80 drivers working for the company and their working conditions have been guaranteed .\nlook in the short term it shouldn ' t make a lot of difference for our members out at deane ' s ,\nmr pinkas said .\ntheir current wages and conditions have been guaranteed by cdc , the new contractors that are taking over from deane ' s .\nmayor of queanbeyan tim overall says the sale of deane ' s bus lines is a boost for the city .\nclearly i think this acquisition will bring an even stronger capital base to deane ' s bus lines ,\nmr overall said .\nwhich all goes well for the future of queanbeyan , continues to expand and we ' ll continue to acquire increasing investment by public transport operators .\nif you have inside knowledge of a topic in the news , contact the abc .\nabc teams share the story behind the story and insights into the making of digital , tv and radio content .\nwe ' ve ranked the top 50 wimbledon players over the last 50 years .\npeter sagan is a triple world champion and the most charismatic rider in professional road cycling . he is now the leader of the 2018 tour de france , writes rob arnold .\ncould you bring yourself to support england ? are the french or belgians more your cup of tea ? we want to know who your pick is to take out the 2018 world cup title .\nthe beautiful game has shown an ugly side in russia , with the treatment of the referees coming into sharp focus .\nthis service may include material from agence france - presse ( afp ) , aptn , reuters , aap , cnn and the bbc world service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 / / en\nurltoken\nthis is a historic listing of vehicles owned and operated by toronto bus service .\ntoronto bus service was owned by robert hertogs , who also owned morisset bus service and sugar valley coachlines at edgeworth . all three operators retained their independant identity , although vehicles were transferred between operations from time to time , generally incurring a change of livery . torotonto bus service began in 1960 when r . j . ' bob ' hertogs and his son robert purchased a small number of buses from toronto taxi service , which hertogs had managed since around 1942 . robert hertogs ' son lincoln joined the business as the operations manager during the 2000 ' s . robert hertogs sold his three operations to hunter valley buses pty ltd ( cdc group ) on 1 august 2007 with all listed vehicles ."]}
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( nyse : mwa ) . mueller systems provides smart metering solutions to optimize the delivery and use of water , such as the mi . net\u00ae system . mueller systems offers a full line of residential , fire line and commercial meters , amr / ami systems and related products . for more information about mueller systems , visit urltoken .\nabout mueller systems mueller systems , llc is a mueller technologies company and a subsidiary of mueller water products , inc . ( nyse : mwa ) . mueller systems provides smart metering solutions to optimize the delivery and use of water , such as the mi . net\u00ae system . mueller systems offers a full line of residential , fire line and commercial meters , amr / ami systems and related products . for more information about mueller systems , visit www . muellersystems . com .\ncleveland , n . c . - based mueller systems plant city , fla . - based mueller service co .\nmueller systems , a subsidiary of mueller water products , inc . ( nyse : mwa ) , provides smart metering solutions\nthe mi . net \u2122 mueller infrastructure network for utilities from mueller systems meets that need . for more information : urltoken\nmake your next move a smart move \u00ae and explore careers with mueller systems .\nmueller systems : chillicothe municipal utilities improves customer service , operational efficiencies with the mi . net\u2122 system mueller systems : davie county public utilities improves customer service and operational efficiency with hot rod\u2122 from mueller systems mueller systems : asheville , nc reduces water loss and bolsters capital improvement program with hot rod\u2122 amr mueller systems : the city of clayton reduces non - revenue water , improves customer service and operational efficiency with hot rod\u2122\nmueller water products announces quarterly dividend - mueller water products , inc . | company spotlight\nimproved leak detection in ft . worth , texas with mi . echo from mueller systems\nft . worth , texas : improved leak detection with mi . echo from mueller systems\nmueller systems introduces the 420 rdm , mi . data web portal and hbmag magnetic flow meter\nsouth mesa water co . improves customer service , conservation and operational efficiency withhotrodtm from mueller systems\nmueller systems : maumee , oh : improved water consumption monitoring & conservation with mi . net\nbae systems information & electronic systems integration , inc . electronic solutions - sts ontario , california\nmueller systems has a rich heritage in providing innovative water infrastructure products and services and offers technologically advanced metering systems for the delivery and flow of water . for more than 150 years , municipalities have relied on mueller water products to lead the industry , and that tradition continues with mueller systems .\nmueller systems is bringing the internet of things to water infrastructure , making smart cities even smarter .\nthe network operations center from mueller systems offers class - leading support for monitoring your water infrastructure .\n\u201cmueller systems provides smart metering solutions to optimize the delivery and use of water and energy . \u201d\nabout mueller systems mueller systems offers a full line of residential , fire line and commercial meters , amr / ami systems and related products . mueller systems provides smart metering solutions to optimize the delivery and use of water and energy . municipalities that supply water , electricity or gas\u2014or any combination of the three services\u2014need innovative ways to increase efficiencies , reduce costs , conserve water and energy , and improve customer service . the mi . net\u00ae mueller infrastructure network for utilities from mueller systems meets that need . for more information about mueller systems , please visit the company ' s website at www . muellersystems . com .\nmueller systems llc is a mueller water products company . mueller water products has been a leading manufacturer and marketer of infrastructure and flow control products and services for more than 150 years . mueller water products is continuously developing systems and components that make collecting information easier and more beneficial to utilities and their customers .\nmueller co . llc is a subsidiary of mueller water products , inc . | copyright \u00a9 2007 - 2018 mueller co . llc | trademark / patent information\nmueller water products , through mueller systems , was a pioneer in automated meter reading ( amr ) technology , which allows utilities to automatically collect data from water meters . as the needs of municipal utilities evolve , mueller systems is introducing more robust solutions . mueller systems has developed true two - way capabilities for ami , which gives utilities the ability to manage their systems remotely . additionally , the mi . net\u00ae system \u2013 mueller infrastructure network for utilities goes beyond conventional ami systems , enabling utilities to deploy newer technology in stages rather than replacing all systems at one time .\nmueller systems is a subsidiary of mueller water products , inc . ( nyse : mwa ) , and the mueller brand is synonymous with water infrastructure . in addition to innovative metering systems , mueller water products ' broad portfolio of products and services includes engineered valves , fire hydrants , leak detection and pipe condition assessment .\nsystems that scale to increasing demands often make sacrifices at some point on the spectrum of solutions . but not ours . mueller systems solves countless challenges facing the municipalities and others involved in water management . simply put , mueller systems is where intelligence meets infrastructure \u00ae .\nabout mueller systems mueller systems provides smart metering solutions to optimize the delivery and use of water and energy . municipalities that supply water , electricity or gas\u2014or any combination of the three services\u2014need innovative ways to increase efficiencies , reduce costs , conserve water and energy , and improve customer service . the mi . net\u2122 mueller infrastructure network for utilities from mueller systems meets that need . for more information about mueller systems , please visit the company ' s website at www . muellersystems . com .\nnob hill water is making the smart move\u00ae , using the power of mi . net from mueller systems .\nfrom small town utilities to large city utilities , mueller systems offers two options for advanced metering infrastructure ( ami ) systems to meet the needs of water flow measurement .\nmueller systems offers a full line of residential , fire line and commercial meters , amr / ami systems and related products . mueller systems provides smart metering solutions to optimize the delivery and use of water and energy . municipalities that supply water , electricity or gas\u2014or any combination of the three services\u2014need innovative ways to increase efficiencies , reduce costs , conserve water and energy , and improve customer service . the mi . net\u00ae mueller infrastructure network for utilities from mueller systems meets that need . for more information about mueller systems , please visit the company ' s website at urltoken .\nabout mueller systems mueller systems delivers smart metrology solutions that optimize the distribution and use of water . our expanding product portfolio offers system solutions from meters , amr to beyond ami for the most challenging applications . municipalities that supply water need innovative ways to increase efficiencies , reduce costs , conserve water , provide safety to their employees and improve customer service . mueller systems portfolio of technology meets that need . for more information about mueller systems , please visit urltoken . about\nmueller systems provides smart metering solutions to optimize the delivery and use of water . municipalities that supply water need innovative ways to increase efficiencies , reduce costs , conserve water , and improve customer service . the mi . net \u00ae mueller infrastructure network for utilities from mueller systems meets that need .\nmueller systems hot rod mini provides high - end automated meter reading capabilities in an easy - to - use solution .\nmueller systems offers a full line of residential , fire line and commercial meters , amr / ami systems and related products . mueller systems provides smart metering solutions to optimize the delivery and use of water and energy . municipalities that supply electricity , water or gas \u2014 or any combination of the three services \u2014 need innovative ways to increase efficiencies , reduce costs , conserve energy and water , and improve customer service . the mi . net\u2122 mueller infrastructure network for utilities from mueller systems meets that need . for more information about mueller systems , please visit the company ' s website at urltoken .\nmueller systems offers a full line of residential , fire line and commercial meters , amr / ami systems and related products . mueller systems provides smart metering solutions to optimize the delivery and use of energy and water . municipalities that supply electricity , water or gas \u2013 or any combination of the three services \u2013 need innovative ways to increase efficiencies , reduce costs , conserve energy and water , and improve customer service . the mi . net\u2122 mueller infrastructure network for utilities from mueller systems meets that need . for more information about mueller systems , please visit the company ' s website at urltoken .\nmueller systems is a mueller water products company . mueller water products ( nyse : mwa ) is a publically traded company and leading manufacturer and marketer of products and services used in the transmission , distribution and measurement of water in north america .\nmueller systems offers utilities the ability to remotely detect and monitor water distribution main leaks using echoshore dx distribution leak detection technology .\nlearn how mueller systems is helping utilities across country reduce costs , improve efficiencies and implement smart strategies that will carry their infrastructures into the next century . as all utilities are unique , mueller systems works to solve specific challenges of each water utility .\nthe city of maumee , ohio will upgrade its water system with mueller systems ' advanced metering infrastructure ( ami ) network .\nhbmag displays detailed usage information on - site , however , it can fully integrate with mueller systems\u2019 two - way fixed network solution\u2014mi . net\u00ae mueller infrastructure network for utilities\u2014or hot rod\u2122 mueller systems\u2019advanced amr system\u2014for intelligent performance , diagnostics , billing accuracy and customer service , as it enables municipalities to remotely collect usage information .\nwhen you are ready for a true two - way advanced metering infrastructure ( ami ) system , the mi . net\u00ae mueller infrastructure network for utilities from mueller systems is your ideal solution .\nboth mueller systems and echologics are affiliates of mueller co . , north america\u2019s largest and only full - line supplier of potable water distribution products . they are part of the mueller water products , inc . ( nyse : mwa ) group of companies .\nmueller systems , echologics and mueller co . are subsidiaries of mueller water products , inc . ( nyse : mwa ) , a leading north american manufacturer and marketer of products and services that are used in the transmission , distribution and measurement of water .\nrepresenting the next step in product reliability , quality and accuracy , the solid state register from mueller systems helps municipalities properly account for the water in their systems . the soli . . .\natlanta , nov . 02 , 2016 ( globe newswire ) - - lee county , florida will upgrade its water system with mueller systems\u2019 state - of - the - art advanced metering infrastructure ( ami ) network . mueller systems is a leading provider of innovative water infrastructure products and services and technologically advanced metering systems .\nhbmag displays detailed usage information on - site , however , it can fully integrate with mueller systems ' two - way fixed network solution\u2014mi . net\u00ae mueller infrastructure network for utilities\u2014or hot rod\u2122 mueller systems ' advanced amr system\u2014for intelligent performance , diagnostics , billing accuracy and customer service , as it enables municipalities to remotely collect usage information .\nthe agreement , which could extend until 2016 , enables american water ' s customers to benefit from mueller systems ' portfolio of smart water technology that includes amr and the mi . net\u2122 - mueller infrastructure network for utilities advanced metering infrastructure ( ami ) system . mueller systems ' metering products and systems are designed to be scalable and flexible , allowing utilities to upgrade as needs and budgets permit .\nmueller systems delivers smart metrology solutions that optimize the distribution and use of water . our expanding product portfolio offers system solutions from meters , amr to beyond ami for the most challenging applications . municipalities that supply water need innovative ways to increase efficiencies , reduce costs , conserve water , provide safety to their employees and improve customer service . mueller systems portfolio of systems meets that need . for more information about mueller systems , please visit www . muellersystems . com .\nif you would like to receive further information on mueller systems or any of our products , please complete and send the form below .\nlearn how mueller systems is helping utilities across the country reduce costs , improve efficiencies and implement smart strategies that will carry their infrastructures into the next century . as all utilities are unique , mueller systems works to solve specific challenges of each utility whether its water or electric .\nspano said the city of yonkers ' partnership with mueller systems , a leading provider of technologically advanced water infrastructure , would help improve the level of service to residents . the city is scheduled to install roughly 30 , 000 mueller systems water meters by the end of 2015 .\ntake a closer look below at the history of innovative products and services offered by mueller systems to municipalities to help them optimize their operations .\nmueller systems ' manufacturing facility in cleveland , north carolina replaced all lighting on the shop floor and in the warehouse area with t5 lighting .\nfunctionality allows for instantaneous on - demand meter reads and the ability to connect and disconnect a mueller systems ' remote shut - off meter .\nturned to mueller systems to replace all of its water meters and install hot rod\u2122\u2014 its high performance automated meter reading ( amr ) system .\nyonkers mayor mike spano recently announced that the city would be partnering with mueller systems to overhaul the aging water meter infrastructure in the city .\nmueller systems provides smart metering solutions to optimize the delivery and use of water and energy . municipalities that supply water and electricity\u2014 or any combination of the two services \u2014 need innovative ways to increase efficiencies , reduce costs , conserve energy and water , and improve customer service . the mi . net\u00ae mueller infrastructure network for utilities from mueller systems meets that need .\nmueller systems will provide asheville with a turnkey solution , including installation services , project management , automated meter reading ( amr ) modules and water meters for 52 , 000 connections . mueller systems is part of mueller water products , inc . ( nyse : mwa ) , a leading provider of products and services used in water distribution networks and water treatment facilities .\nmueller systems ' manufacturing facility in cleveland , north carolina replaced all lighting on the shop floor and in the warehouse area with t5 . . .\nkeystone utility systems was recently contracted to perform the city wide ami installation for the city of yonkers and mueller systems . the city of yonkers has chosen to use mueller systems meganet high powered rf network system created by kp systems . kus began installing 30 , 000 water meters starting in january 2014 . we are currently underway , and if you would like to set an appointment please call the contact number below or send us an email .\nrepresenting the next step in product reliability , quality and accuracy , the solid state register from mueller systems helps municipalities properly account for the water in their systems . the solid state register is truly the next evolution in water metering .\nboth mueller systems and senet are members of the lora alliance , an open , non - profit association of members that believes the iot era is now .\nmueller systems keeps you up to speed on the latest technologies and solutions through timely , informative resources that enable you to make smart decisions for your infrastructure .\nmueller systems delivers smart metrology solutions that optimize the distribution and use of water and energy . our expanding product portfolio offers system solutions from meters , amr to beyond ami for the most challenging applications . municipalities that supply water and electricity need innovative ways to increase efficiencies , reduce costs , conserve water and energy , provide safety to their employees and improve customer service . mueller systems portfolio of technology meets that need . for more information about mueller systems , please visit urltoken .\nfor more than 150 years , the most practical , respected and intuitive products in the water industry have been built by the company now known as mueller systems .\nyonkers mayor mike spano recently announced that the city is partnering with mueller systems to overhaul its aging water meter infrastructure and improve the level of services for residents .\nhbmag is one of mueller systems ' latest smart water innovations that helps municipal water service providers to efficiently optimize their measuring capabilities while reducing operating expenses and improving conservation\u2014especially when used as part of an ami or amr system ,\nsaid hassan ali , vice president and general manager of mueller systems .\nthe development of hbmag represents mueller systems ' most recent expansion of its meter offerings to better meet the needs of municipalities to more accurately measure every drop of water in their system .\nmueller systems delivers smart metrology solutions that optimize the distribution and use of water and energy . our expanding product portfolio offers system solutions from meters , amr to beyond ami for the most challenging applications . municipalities that supply water and electricity need innovative ways to increase efficiencies , reduce costs , conserve water and energy , provide safety to their employees and improve customer service . mueller systems portfolio of systems meets that need .\nmobilerdm\u2122 is mueller systems\u2019 simple handheld application that enables water utilities to remotely connect or disconnect water services from the safety of their vehicles using 2 - way radio communication .\nas technology and your needs evolve , mueller systems continues to develop valuable , visionary solutions that offer easier implementation , better functionality and a faster return on your investment .\nmike brown , mayor of weatherford , ok , describes customer service and operational efficiency improvements experienced by his city\u2019s water department as a result of mueller systems\u2019 2 - way ami system , the mi . net\u00ae mueller infrastructure network for utilities , and mi . hydrant\u2122 - - a new technology from mueller systems that strengthens the mi . net system by integrating fire hydrants as active parts of the ami network . read more > >\natlanta , ga ( globe newswire ) - mueller water products , inc . ( nyse : mwa ) received the 2016 best smart water solution award at the third annual smart water summit in palm beach gardens , florida , the company announced today . this is the second time mueller water products has won this award , which recognizes innovative solutions to help utilities implement smart technology in water distribution systems . the company was recognized for smart technology solutions offered through its mueller co . , mueller systems and echologics brands .\nas technology and your needs evolve , mueller systems will continue to develop valuable , visionary solutions that offer easier implementation , better functionality and a faster return on your investment .\nthe network operations center from mueller systems offers class - leading support for monitoring your water infrastructure . visit urltoken for more information or call 1 - 800 - 323 - 8584\neven more impressive , the open architecture of all mueller systems amr system components means they can work seamlessly with other brands of encoded meters that you may already have installed .\nmueller systems makes it easy to get up and running . all hot rod transmitters are pre - programmed and ready for installation utilizing integral mounting brackets ; no assembly required .\natlanta , ga ( globe newswire ) - mueller systems is collaborating with senet to deliver advanced metering infrastructure to water utilities across north america , the two companies announced today .\ngoal setting is a hamster wheel . learn to set systems instead . | adam alter\nin recent years , mr . cutrone said the meter systems field has changed significantly .\ndenver , co ( globe newswire ) - mueller systems will soon offer utilities the ability to remotely detect and monitor water distribution main leaks through its latest advanced metering infrastructure ( ami ) feature\u2014automated leak detection ( ald ) . mueller systems introduced ald at the american water works association ' s annual conference and exposition ( ace13 ) in denver , colorado .\nthe city of kannapolis , nc will upgrade its water system with mueller systems ' advanced metering infrastructure ( ami ) network . kannapolis will implement the mi . net\u00ae mueller infrastructure network for utilities\u2014mueller systems ' advanced two - way ami network . the mi . net system will automate the city ' s meter reading - to - billing process by linking its meters , distribution sites and control devices in a single data network . more . . .\nmueller systems is a great company to work for with lots of great benefits . many opportunities for advancement . the company encourages promotions within and maintains a high employee retention rate .\nintelligence meets infrastructure with the mi . net \u00ae system , mueller systems\u2019 advanced , comprehensive data gathering solution for water utilities \u2014 now with migratable mi . net m system features .\nmueller systems now offers utilities the ability to remotely detect and monitor water distribution main leaks using mi . echo \u00ae technology , its latest advanced metering infrastructure ( ami ) feature .\nwith the addition of the meganet system , mueller systems offers municipalities and utilities of all sizes a smart metering solution to help them improve customer service and meet their business needs .\nmueller systems will provide asheville with a turnkey solution , including installation services , project management , automated meter reading ( amr ) modules and water meters for 52 , 000 connections .\nthe hbmag meter is one of mueller systems ' innovative metering technologies that can help municipal water service providers efficiently optimize measuring capabilities while reducing operating expenses and improving water conservation ,\nsaid hassan ali , vice president and general manager of mueller systems .\nfm approval endorses the meter ' s accurate and reliable measurement capabilities for fire protection systems as well as applications that can help utilities efficiently identify and reduce non - revenue water levels .\nthe hbmag meter is one of mueller systems ' innovative metering technologies that can help municipal water service providers efficiently optimize measuring capabilities while reducing operating expenses and improving water conservation ,\nsaid hassan ali , vice president and general manager of mueller systems .\nfm approval endorses the meter ' s accurate and reliable measurement capabilities for fire protection systems as well as applications that can help utilities efficiently identify and reduce non - revenue water levels .\nmueller systems and echologics are affiliates of mueller co . , north america\u2019s largest and only full - line supplier of potable water distribution products , and part of the mueller water products , inc . ( nyse : mwa ) group of companies . the mi . echo system is part of mueller water products\u2019 intelligent water technology\u2122 portfolio of products and services that actively diagnose , monitor and control the delivery of safe , clean drinking water to consumers and businesses .\nwarren ruda / staff photographer keystone utility systems specializes in replacing and upgrading meter systems for water , gas and electric . they work with municipalities and metering companies across the country .\nin 1999 , hersey water meter inc was restructured as a subsidiary of mueller products inc .\nmueller water products to present at d . a . davidson\u2019s 16th annual engineering & construction conference\nmueller water products to present at d . a . davidson\u2019s 15th annual engineering & construction conference\nwhat advice would you give the ceo of mueller water products about how t . . .\nmueller systems will provide the city with the mi . net mueller infrastructure network for utilities\u2014a two - way ami network that will automate the city ' s meter reading - to - billing process by linking its meters , distribution sites and control devices in a single data network .\nyonkers , n . y . - - yonkers mayor mike spano recently announced that the city would be partnering with mueller systems to overhaul the aging water meter infrastructure in the city .\nyou can depend on mueller and mueller assurance to provide assistance with the installation of your metal roof . by choosing mueller as your single - source supplier , you get skilled professionals to measure your roof , and we ' ll refer a trained independent contractor for the installation . more\natlanta , ga ( globe newswire ) - - mueller systems , a leading innovator in water meters , metering systems and water management technology , will supply american water , the largest publicly traded u . s . water and wastewater utility company , with water meters and automated meter reading ( amr ) systems , as part of a supply agreement between the two companies .\ncopyright \u00a9 kp electronic systems ltd 2017 . all rights reserved . created by catom web design\nmueller systems and echologics are affiliates of mueller co . , north america ' s largest and only full - line supplier of potable water distribution products , and part of the mueller water products , inc . ( nyse : mwa ) group of companies . the mi . echo system is part of mueller water products ' intelligent water technology\u2122 portfolio of products and services that actively diagnose , monitor and control the delivery of safe , clean drinking water to consumers and businesses .\nthe city of asheville , north carolina has selected mueller systems to help it improve the efficiency and service of its water operations through the implementation of a comprehensive , smart metering water program .\nmueller water products to present at the d . a . davidson 14th annual engineering & construction conference\nmueller systems now offers utilities the ability to remotely detect and monitor water distribution main leaks using mi . echo\u2122 , its latest advanced metering infrastructure ( ami ) feature . mi . echo integrates acoustic - based leak detection technology from echologics , a developer and provider of acoustic - based technologies for water loss management , leak detection and pipe condition assessment , with the mi . net\u00ae mueller infrastructure network , mueller systems ' fixed , two - way ami network for utilities . show less\natlanta , june 14 , 2017 ( globe newswire ) - - mueller systems is collaborating with senet to deliver advanced metering infrastructure to water utilities across north america , the two companies announced today .\nasheville , north carolina\u2019s water department leverages smart meters from mueller systems to improve customer service , more effectively manage water usage and reduce the amount of time it takes to manually collect meter reads .\natlanta , june 14 , 2017 ( globe newswire ) - - mueller systems is collaborating with senet to deliver advanced metering infrastructure to water utilities across north america , the two companies announced today .\nmueller systems , the company that sold the village the metering systems several years ago , has been replacing the nodes \u2014 the type of battery used \u2014 at no cost , according to adams , but the village still bears the cost of sending its employees into homes to make the replacements .\nmueller systems has drive - by solutions tailored to your needs . from our full scale hot rod\u00ae amr system to more the simple mobilerdm and mobilerdm mini , we have the smart system for you .\nasheville , north carolina ' s water department leverages smart meters from mueller systems to improve customer service , more effectively manage water usage and reduce the amount of time it takes to m . . .\ncleveland , n . c . , feb . 7 , 2013 ( globe newswire ) - - mueller systems earned factory mutual ( fm ) approval ( fire service meters approvals class 1044 ) for the hbmag meter , its electromagnetic flow meter in 3 - to - 12\ninch sizes . fm approval is a global program providing third - party certification based on objectively testing property loss prevention products and services and certifying those that meet rigorous loss prevention standards . mueller systems is a leading provider of innovative water infrastructure products and services and technologically advanced metering systems for water , electric and gas systems .\ncleveland , n . c . , feb . 7 , 2013 ( globe newswire ) - - mueller systems earned factory mutual ( fm ) approval ( fire service meters approvals class 1044 ) for the hbmag meter , its electromagnetic flow meter in 3 - to - 12\ninch sizes . fm approval is a global program providing third - party certification based on objectively testing property loss prevention products and services and certifying those that meet rigorous loss prevention standards . mueller systems is a leading provider of innovative water infrastructure products and services and technologically advanced metering systems for water , electric and gas systems .\nmueller product inc employees over 6 , 000 employees and has annual sales surpassing one billion american dollars .\nmueller water products announces pricing of offering of $ 450 million 5 . 5 % senior notes due 2026\nthis mueller steel building project planning video takes you step by step from start to finish . watch video\nmueller systems operates like a small company in that there are very few mature processes . the lack of processes allows for some creativity in problem solving , but it also means there is little leadership control .\nasheville , north carolina ' s water department leverages smart meters from mueller systems to improve customer service , more effectively manage water usage and reduce the amount of time it takes to manually collect meter reads .\nmi . echo technology integrates acoustic - based leak detection technology from echologics , a developer and provider of acoustic - based technologies for water loss management , leak detection and pipe condition assessment , with the mi . net \u00ae system \u2013 mueller infrastructure network\u2013 mueller systems\u2019 fixed , two - way ami network for utilities .\nnow available for use on all current mueller systems positive displacement meters in 5 / 8\u201d through 2\u201d sizes , the me - 8 utilizes heat treated tempered , glass lens and corrosion resistant copper can to house the register light tubes , electronics , self - lubricating gearing , and drive magnet . the register delivers extraordinary functionality and value when paired with the latest metrology and amr / ami solutions available from mueller systems .\nthe mi . echo system integrates acoustic - based leak detection technology from echologics , a developer and provider of acoustic - based technologies for water loss management , leak detection and pipe condition assessment , with mi . net\u00ae \u2014 mueller infrastructure network for utilities , mueller systems\u2019 fixed , two - way ami network for utilities .\nthis mueller residential roofing solutions project planning video takes you step by step from start to finish . watch video\n\u00a9 mueller , inc . all rights reserved . this document is strictly for informational , non - commercial purposes . mueller , inc . - steel buildings and metal roofing - texas , new mexico , oklahoma , louisiana\nmueller systems extends its commitment to providing utilities with smart metering solutions designed to increase efficiencies , conserve energy and water , and improve customer service , with the addition of meganet\u2122 , a high - powered , long - range , fixed - network advanced metering infrastructure ( ami ) system . the meganet system complements mueller systems\u2019 other metering solutions , including the mi . net\u00ae infrastructure network ami system and hotrod\u2122 automated meter reading solution .\nmueller systems ' amr system enables utilities to improve customer service while simultaneously increasing operational efficiencies . mueller hot rod transmitters enhance utilities ' ability to capture drive - by meter readings , and the open architecture of the amr system component allows the solution to work with other brands of encoded meters that utilities may already have installed .\nkus would like to thank the city of maumee and it\u2019s water department for choosing our team to complete this project . for more information on mueller systems or the city of maumee , please follow the links below .\nmueller systems ' amr system enables utilities to improve customer service while simultaneously increasing operational efficiencies . mueller hot rod \u2122 transmitters enhance utilities ' ability to capture drive - by meter readings , and the open architecture of the amr system component allows the solution to work with other brands of encoded meters that utilities may already have installed .\nby leveraging the internet of things ( iot ) , municipalities can transform their water systems into open communications systems , enabling them to improve the service they offer their customers and increase the connectivity of all city services .\nelectrician lead individual responsible for installation of commercial and / or residential electrical systems and components . . . .\n\u201cby utilizing senet\u2019s network , we can increase the reach of our ami solution , enabling even more water utilities to benefit from the mi . net system\u2019s capabilities , \u201d said hassan ali , vice president and general manager of mueller systems . \u201cby leveraging the internet of things , municipalities can transform their water systems into open communications systems enabling them to improve the service they offer their customers and increase the connectivity of all city services . \u201d\nand , the mi . net system sets a foundation for future network enhancements , as its scalability allows for additional technologies from mueller systems or other vendors to be deployed in stages , as their needs and budgets allow .\nmueller water products names j . scott hall as president and ceo ; gregory e . hyland to become executive chairman\nprotect your employees , lower labor and operational costs , reduce your carbon footprint and shorten wait times for better customer service . it\u2019s all within you grasp when you deploy the mueller systems\u2019 420 rdm ( remote disconnect meter ) .\nwhen north carolina - based davie county public utilities needed to improve operational efficiencies and reduce the amount of time it took to collect monthly reads , it turned to mueller systems for their advanced meter reading ( amr ) system .\nthe mueller systems representative installed the software and integrated it with the utility\u2019s billing program . he also trained the office staff on how to load and unload routes into the laptop , then instructed mcchesney on how to use it .\nlead electrician should be responsible for installation of commercial and / or industrial electrical systems and components . . . .\ncommercial comfort systems , inc is located at the address 355 tomahawk dr in maumee , ohio 43537 . they can be contacted via phone at ( 419 ) 481 - 4444 for pricing , hours and directions . commercial comfort systems , inc specializes in air conditioners , coolers , grease & sludge . commercial comfort systems , inc has an annual sales volume of 2m \u2013 4 , 999 , 999 . . for more information contact david mueller , . . .\nthe city of maumee , ohio enables residents to monitor their household water usage and improve water conservation with mi . data from mueller systems . mi . data is a web - based portal that is part of th . . .\nwhen the city of clayton , ga . needed to reduce non - revenue water , improve customer service and reduce the amount of time required to collect monthly meter readings , they implemented mueller systems\u2019 high performance hot rod\u00ae amr system .\natlanta , oct . 28 , 2014 ( globe newswire ) \u2014 mueller systems announced its mi . echo\u2122 system has been selected by west virginia american water to help it enhance the utility\u2019s ability to detect leaks in its distribution mains .\nthe mi . echo\u2122 system integrates acoustic - based leak detection technology from echologics , a developer and provider of acoustic - based technologies for leak detection , pipe condition assessment and water loss management , with mi . net \u00ae \u2014 mueller infrastructure network for utilities , mueller systems\u2019 fixed , two - way advanced metering infrastructure ( \u201cami\u201d ) network for utilities .\n\u00a9mueller , inc . 2018 all rights reserved . this document is strictly for informational , non - commercial purposes . mueller , inc . - steel buildings and metal roofing - texas , new mexico , oklahoma , louisiana , colorado , missouri\nthe city of maumee , ohio enables residents to monitor their household water usage and improve water conservation with mi . data from mueller systems . mi . data is a web - based portal that is part of the mi . net mueller infrastructure network for utilities , a 2 - way advanced metering infrastructure ( ami ) network from mueller systems , that graphically presents stored metering data to customers in a format that allows them to monitor their household water usage in near real - time , compare current water usage to previous billing periods and establish water conservation and budget goals through the system .\nmueller systems offers a full line of residential , fire line and commercial meters , amr / ami systems and related products . we are committed to providing utilities with the infrastructure technology needed to optimize their operations and ensure the sustainability of our water . by building on our expertise in water management , we help water utilities better manage their operations and resources .\nthe forage systems research center does a variety of research , including exploring forages and best management practices for beef production .\nboston , june 11 , 2014 ( globe newswire ) \u2014 mueller systems now offers utilities the ability to remotely detect and monitor leaks in water distribution mains using the mi . echo\u2122 system , its latest advanced metering infrastructure ( ami ) feature .\nsmall water utilities can benefit from a simple , low - cost meter - reading solution . mueller systems\u2019 hot rod mini provides smaller utilities with the ability to remotely read meters and receive important alarm messages without the need for large infrastructure investment .\nthe mi . echo\u2122 system integrates acoustic - based leak detection technology from echologics , a developer and provider of acoustic - based technologies for leak detection , pipe condition assessment and water loss management , with mi . net \u00ae \u2014 mueller infrastructure network for utilities , mueller systems ' fixed , two - way advanced metering infrastructure (\nami\n) network for utilities .\nnorth america\u2019s largest and only full - line supplier of potable water distribution products and a large selection of fire protection products . mueller has been providing distributors , water utilities , contractors and engineers with over 150 years of mueller quality and responsive support .\nwe are proud to announce our partnership with winston - salem and forsyth county , as it will help improve the service they provide to their customers , the operational efficiency of their drinking water systems , and it will enable them to more accurately account for the water that is distributed through their systems ,\nsaid hassan ali , vice president and general manager of mueller systems .\nwe believe utilities recognize the superior functionality and technical innovation of our metering systems , and we will continue to develop new products and services that further enable utilities of all sizes to capture and use data more effectively .\nhbmag displays detailed usage information on - site . and , it can fully integrate with mueller systems ' two - way fixed network solution\u2014mi . net\u2122 mueller infrastructure network for utilities\u2014or hot rod\u2122\u2014mueller systems ' advanced amr system\u2014for intelligent performance , diagnostics , billing accuracy and customer service , as it enables municipalities to remotely collect usage information . hbmag enhances the many benefits of the mi . net system , which include on demand meter readings , e - mail alerts and alarms based upon near real - time information , and the ability for utilities to best manage your water resources through on - going access to custom data and information .\nmueller systems is a smart move \u00ae for career - minded professionals that understand the value of personal commitment and want to make a difference in ensuring that people have access to what is perhaps our most important resource \u2013 safe , clean drinking water .\natlanta , oct . 28 , 2014 ( globe newswire ) - - mueller systems announced its mi . echo\u2122 system has been selected by west virginia american water to help it enhance the utility ' s ability to detect leaks in its distribution mains .\nevery year , mueller teams up with the popular television show texas country reporter to find a deserving non - profit organization in texas to receive a free mueller building . the 2018 helping hand application period has ended . we sincerely thank all of the more\nmueller systems extends its commitment to providing utilities with smart metering solutions designed to increase efficiencies , conserve energy and water , and improve customer service , with the addition of meganet\u2122 , a high - powered , long - range , fixed - network advanced metering infrastructure ( ami ) system . to find out more ways in which mueller systems can help you increase efficiencies , reduce costs , and conserve water and energy , we invite you to visit : website : urltoken connect with us on linkedin : urltoken\nmueller systems helps municipalities and utilities of all sizes increase efficiencies , conserve water , and improve customer service with the mi . net licensed system , a high - powered , long - range , fixed - network advanced metering infrastructure ( ami ) system .\nthe mueller \u00ae waterworks product training school is where you can learn the latest about our products , field tips , installation techniques and maintenance procedures . in this unique relaxed environment you will learn how to manage today\u2019s complex water systems more efficiently and effectively .\nnon - revenue water ( nrw ) costs public water systems as much as $ 2 . 8 billion in losses every year . the city of clayton , ga , was plagued with exceptionally high non - revenue water rates in the 50 percent range . clayton turned to hot rod\u2122 , mueller systems ' automated meter reading ( amr ) system to help reduce non - revenue water , improve customer service and reduce the amount of time required to collect monthly meter readings . to learn more about hot rod as well as other smart metering solutions offered by mueller systems , please visit urltoken website : urltoken connect with us on linkedin : urltoken\nmueller systems , a subsidiary of mueller water products , inc . ( nyse : mwa ) , provides smart metering solutions to optimize the delivery and use of water . senet is the first and fastest - growing north american provider of public , low - power , wide - area networks ( lpwans ) for long - range internet of things ( iot ) applications supporting the lorawan\u2122 protocol .\nimproving customer service , increasing operational efficiency and maintaining employee safety just became easier with mobilerdm\u2122 , mueller systems ' easy - to - use smart phone application that enables water utility workers to read meters and connect or disconnect service from the safety of their vehicles .\nthis position requires experience with industrial electrical systems including installation of conduit , emergency generators , voltage levels , calculation of . . .\nto help improve customer service and operational efficiency in ways that would bolster its water and electric infrastructure , chillicothe municipal utilities ( cmu ) implemented mueller systems\u2019 advanced two - way metering infrastructure ( ami ) solution as well as the company\u2019s water and electric smart meters .\nmueller co . albertville , alabama plant earned the coveted\nstar\ncertification from the united states occupational safety & health . . .\npace water system is also installing more than 1 , 000 of mueller systems\u2019 420 remote disconnect meters ( rdms ) , which enable the utility to manage water service remotely rather than at the point of service . the two - way mi . net ami system connects meters , leak detection sensors and control devices into an efficient wireless network . with mueller systems\u2019 advanced rdms , pace water system can reduce the number of utility truck rolls and enhance customer service for the large population of seasonal residents in the utility\u2019s northwest florida service area .\n\u201cby integrating technology into water infrastructure , we are giving utilities the ability to access data they can use to make educated decisions that improve the way they manage their water systems , conserve water and better serve their customers , \u201d said hassan ali , vice president and general manager of mueller systems . \u201cwith the mi . echo system we have been able to leverage the technological expertise of mueller co . , a brand synonymous with innovative solutions , to help water utilities manage their infrastructure and ensure access to safe , clean drinking water . \u201d\nby integrating technology into water infrastructure , we are giving utilities the ability to access data they can use to make educated decisions that improve the way they manage their water systems , conserve water and serve customers ,\nsaid hassan ali , vice president and general manager of mueller systems .\nour automated leak detection offering is a result of an advantage that few , if any , technology companies have\u2014access to the expertise of mueller co . , a brand synonymous with innovation that helps water utilities overcome the various challenges they face .\nthe answer lay in the next county . a mueller systems representative offered a pilot program of 25 hersey brass water meters and the company\u2019s hot rod automated meter reading package . \u201cthe program included the hot rod transmitters , street machine receiver , pit stop rf reader , ez reader route management software , and the mi . node w interface unit , \u201d says lambert . \u201cmueller even provided the laptop computer . \u201d\nthis is the updated amoeba sisters human organ systems video , which provides a brief function introduction to each of the 11 human organ systems . expand details for table of contents . \ud83d\udc47 video has handout : urltoken note : this overview provides the name of each organ syst\ncleveland , n . c . , jul 30 , 2010 ( business wire ) - - the city of asheville , north carolina has selected mueller systems to help it improve the efficiency and service of its water operations through the implementation of a comprehensive , smart metering water program .\nmueller systems\u2019 network operations center ( noc ) offers round - the - clock system monitoring for its customers across north america . the noc is staffed 24 hours a day , every day , by a team of highly skilled analysts , who use mueller - developed tools to access customers\u2019 network and data . if an anomaly is detected , the customer is alerted and can assess the issue immediately \u2014 before it becomes a problem .\nthe rise of narrowband networks for the internet of things is poised for a fall , according to a senior software developer for cellular systems .\nthe partnership with winston - salem and forsyth county builds on mueller systems ' success in helping asheville , n . c . , upgrade its metering system and a recent electric and water advanced metering infrastructure ( ami ) contract the company secured with the city of port angeles , wash .\ncopyright \u00a9 2018 u . s . pipe valve and hydrant , llc , a subsidiary of mueller water products , inc . all rights reserved .\nwater irrigation systems . water heaters ( excluding replacement ) . the purpose of this job description is to communicate the responsibilities and duties . . .\nkeystone utility systems has completed work in eight states . mr . siegel and mr . cutrone expect to see 300 percent growth again next year .\nmi . data is part of the mi . net mueller infrastructure network for utilities and leverages stored advanced metering infrastructure ( ami ) data to help :\nmueller systems provides smart metering solutions to optimize the delivery and use of energy and water . municipalities that supply electricity , water or gas - - or any combination of the three services - - need innovative ways to increase efficiencies , reduce costs , conserve energy and water , and improve customer service .\nin addition to the mi . net system , lee county will install 80 , 000 water meters throughout its service area by the middle of 2019 , a portion of which will be mueller systems\u2019 420 remote disconnect meter ( rdm ) . the 420 rdm is a fully integrated remote disconnect meter and is designed to enable lee county to remotely manage water services through the mi . net system , which can be especially beneficial given the large number of seasonal residents in its service area . lee county will also use mi . data , mueller systems consumer portal that allows ratepayers to proactively monitor their water usage ."]}
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", "topic": 9}], "title": "genieknows", "paragraphs": ["glassdoor has 1 genieknows reviews submitted anonymously by genieknows employees . read employee reviews and ratings on glassdoor to decide if genieknows is right for you .\ngenieknows gambling traffic ! the genieknows team is here to deliver traffic to your gambling sites . targeted . . .\nglassdoor gives you an inside look at what it ' s like to work at genieknows , including salaries , reviews , office photos , and more . this is the genieknows company profile . all content is posted anonymously by employees working at genieknows .\ncnw | genieknows local search engine version 2 . 0 includes user generated reviews and photographs\nlocal search is probably the most important vertical , both for genieknows and for search engine users . in a partnership with business content management firm localeze , genieknows local lists nearly 20 million businesses . along with google and msn , genieknows is one of only three search engines with full coverage of the usa and canada .\nadvertising across genieknows costs a fraction of the fees racked up on its larger competitors . having survived nearly ten years in one of the most competitive online industries , genieknows has attracted a loyal audience that continues to grow .\ngenieknows advertising ( gka ) is similar in structure and product to other pay - per - click advertising programs . text - based ads are purchased using an auction system , and are targeted to search results in the genieknows network .\nonline advertising allows for publishing partners to make money quickly from their sites through genieknows media\u2019s pay per click internet marketing .\nby far , genieknows\u2019 strongest stand - out product is its local search engine . however the other two verticals served by genieknows are rapidly expanding sectors sporting extremely interested searchers . having survived what was likely the harshest period for alternatives in the short history of search engines ; genieknows is well positioned to take advantage of what could well be a far brighter era .\nweb publishers and content networks use genieknows online marketing tools to help fill remnant inventory , actively engaging users and driving revenues .\nsavvy internet marketers are driving sales leads to their web properties using the genieknows products and services , accessing a vast search and display network .\nin a bid to differentiate itself from other search engines and to appeal to its strongest search - user markets , genieknows went vertical . for the past eighteen months , genieknows has separated its listings into three overarching categories covering the most popular verticals : gaming , health and local .\ngenieknows is a key and excellent partner . genie ' s search marketing solutions are outstanding , as is their ongoing service !\n- infolinks\ncatch up with the genieknows team at the aim conference today . we ' ll be talking about our yellowee local business directory product . urltoken .\nthe third vertical genieknows covers provides health and wellness information . health and wellness is one of the most active vertical sectors in marketing with an aging population growing more concerned year after year . while genieknows does not know specifics on your health records , it does know where to find information you might be seeking about your health . spidering most major media sites as well as medical focused discussion groups , forums and publications , genieknows returns a thorough set of results .\ngenieknows : : ppc | cpc | internet advertising service | helping advertisers drive sales . empowering pulishers to make money from contextual ads and display advertising opportunities .\ngenieknows is a key and excellent partner . genie ' s search marketing solutions are outstanding , as is their ongoing service !\nshany caidar - infolinks\nzone search , which was developed in - house by genieknows\u2019 research and development department , was designed with travelers in mind , specifically business people who don\u2019t necessarily know their way around an area .\ngenieknows inc . brands , including urltoken , urltoken , gkmen . com , and urltoken have become widely known and respected , offering users a fun experience and relevant product & services search results .\ncombining search results with satellite or graphic maps , genieknows has a powerful and innovative local search engine designed to make finding the right street or address easier . the search interface uses a standard image or satellite map , but genieknows cleverly breaks the map into a grid system they call zone search . each grid in the map shows the number of search results found in that part of the city .\ngenieknows inc . ( formerly it interactive services inc . ) , a privately held , halifax - based canadian search company today announces a new home for its local community and business directory website : urltoken\nseattle wa . , \u2013 localeze , the leading expert on local search engine business content management , announced today that it has partnered with urltoken to provide over 16 million u . s . business listings including listings directly verified and enhanced by businesses to genieknows\u2019 local business directory search engine , genieknows local . genie knows local allows users to quickly pinpoint local businesses via map , and view addresses , phone numbers , reviews , references and related web sites trough a unique hybrid landing page . alongside google and msn , genieknows local is one of only three search engines covering all of the u . s . and canada .\ngenieknows also has easier to access results than its competitors do . using zone search , genieknows is able to pack more results into each map by showing the aggregate number of results in each zone . when that zone is clicked by the searcher , a new map instantly opens showing the street locations of each listing . for many , if not most local searches , the physical location of the service or store in which a particular product can be purchased is often the most relevant factor for search engine users . by that measure the zone search function of genieknows local does a better job helping searchers than either of its two larger competitors .\nevery search engine needs a working revenue model . as with its competitors , the biggest part of the business of genieknows is found in the paid search advertising running down the right - hand side of search results .\nthe genieknows team is here to deliver traffic to your gambling sites . targeted traffic to maximize your gambling audience . ppc and / or display - we can display your ads across web , mobile and social marketing platforms !\nanother revenue line is found in local advertising . while genieknows offers local businesses free entrance into its database of local sites , it gives premium placement to paying customers . a genieknows premium ad will get placed above ads for similar businesses in the same local grid as well as showing up on a map when search users are looking for other types of businesses , when relevant . ( perhaps a bookstore customer would like a slice of pizza while shopping ? )\ngenieknows inc . . 11 morris dr . , dartmouth , ns tel : ( 902 ) 431 - 4847 . 5 / 5 star rating . read 4 reviews , view photos , hours of operation , map , and additional info .\nbefore co - founding titanfile , dr . abou - assaleh worked on google\u2019s smartpricing team and was the r & d ; director \u2013 and later the vice - president of technology \u2013 at genieknows . he also taught computer science courses at brock university and dalhousie university\nin effect , the family - run canadian search firm has created three unique search engines , each of which has unique characteristics , properties and functionality . according to mark harper , vp of strategic relations at genieknows , they intend to introduce others in the coming year .\nhalifax - based search engine urltoken has slugged it out in the second tiers of the search engine universe since its founding in 1999 . one of the few remaining independent engines of note , genieknows adopted what was considered a radical and rather dangerous plan about eighteen months ago .\nfollowing that , i had a summer internship at the d - drive lab at dalhousie fcs and decided to continue my education by enrolling in the master of applied computer science program in september of 2006 . in the summer of 2007 , i decided to take on a full time job , started as a contractor for a startup based in germany and moved on as a software engineer at genieknows inc . from there , i worked at keane canada ( now ntt data americas ) as a senior consultant and then returned to genieknows inc . as their cto .\nit interactive services inc . ( itis ) is an example of an innovative , internet - based company . it grew from a three - person , owner - operated enterprise employing 20 people with sales of $ 6 million to a company employing 33 people with forecasted sales of $ 27 million . itis is a leading developer and provider of performance - based marketing services for the internet . the company\u2019s brands \u2014 including genieknows . com , genieknows . co . uk , and urltoken \u2014 have become widely known and respected , offering users focused , category - based search results .\nthe choices to serve the gaming community , health information and local search results ended up being smart and timely decisions . genieknows appears healthier and more robust today than it did a few years ago . each vertical is growing rapidly , and each presents distinct revenue and advertising opportunities to explore .\ngenieknows had already amassed a significantly large index of web documents . they had built their own algorithmic search engine , complete with a never - sleeping crawler named geniebot . having proven they could create their own algorithmic crawler and build their own search index , the company was faced with the absurd challenge of competing with google as a general search engine .\nlocaleze creates accurate , comprehensive , listing profiles on local businesses , and then uses proprietary intelligent category classification and keyword matching logic to interpret and tag the data exclusively for local search engines . in addition to genieknows , localeze has distributed its enhanced database of over 16 million local business listings to a network of more than 60 local search engine publishers .\ni can honestly say there isn ' t a business quite like genieknows , they genuinely put the customer first . this is the first company i have worked with where i have been looked after to such an extent that i have got to know so many members of their team and felt like they were all working for my benefit .\nmiles reid - fusive travel\nmuch of the content in the game search engine consists of reviews , cheat codes , maps , hardware and gaming tips . anyone seeking pirated copies of games should look elsewhere . if , however , you are looking for information on the best joystick to use with that new air combat game you\u2019ve purchased , genieknows probably has a forum discussion or product review to help you decide on the best purchase .\nspeaking on the new local website launch , barbara manning , ceo / president of genieknows inc . commented , \u201cwe have deliberately separated this new urltoken brand which is geared to local business owners and the users who search for their services . our urltoken brand will continue to service the b2b audience as we develop additional products within the online advertising sector . these include display advertising , pay - per - click search marketing and in - text contextual ads\u201d\nhe credits genieknows founder and ceo barbara manning with the decision about two years ago to serve specific verticals instead of general search results . it turned out to be a smart and timely move . those were difficult times for many of the smaller search engines , several of which have since closed shop without much fanfare or notice . the crux of the problem faced by all tiers in search can be summed up in six giggly and colourful letters : g - o - o - g - l - e .\nunlike its largest local search competitor , genieknows didn\u2019t confuse where i lived with the dozen or so other north american locations named victoria . google needs to be told if i mean the victoria in texas , virginia , kansas , minnesota , illinois , nova scotia , west virginia , or some other landlocked location , rather than the one here in british columbia . \u201cthat\u2019s a bit of the rudimentary ai you\u2019re seeing , \u201d said mark harper , \u201cwe sniffed your ip and noted the search query came from western canada . \u201d\nitis is built on innovative technologies and has invested heavily in r & d . it has partnered with dalhousie university to conduct r & d , and in 2007 , it began a research project valued at more than $ 2 million and supported under the aif to develop enhancements to one of its current technologies , genieknows . com . the enhancements will improve the user interface , providing more personal customization options . acoa has also supported itis to enhance its productivity and marketing capacity through projects under the business development program and innovation skills development initiative .\nnow this is funny . three years ago at ad : tech san francisco while on our usual mission to properly capture the essence of the trade show floor , we captured this shot of a hot looking woman who , by all accounts , had to have had the highest number of eyeballs view her badge over the course of the conference . in addition , that strategic badge placement was enough to garner her , and the company she represented , genieknows , a repeat appearance on adrants in a story entitled in defense of booth babes and why they ' re here to stay .\n1 . google 2 . bing 3 . yahoo ! 4 . yelp 5 . merchant circle 6 . linkedin 7 . urltoken 9 . whitepages 10 . supermedia 11 . yellowbook 12 . citysearch 13 . mapquest 14 . biznik 15 . urltoken 16 . foursquare 17 . thinklocal 18 . cityslick 19 . usyellowpages 20 . superpages 21 . urltoken 22 . dex 23 . urltoken 24 . teleatlas 25 . justclicklocal 26 . discover our town 27 . metrobot 28 . ez local 29 . twibs 30 . localeze 31 . kudzu 32 . cityvoter 33 . manta 34 . zipweb 35 . matchpoint 36 . urltoken 37 . local site submit 38 . infousa 39 . axciom 40 . infignos 41 . yellow assistance 42 . get fave 42 . my huckleberry 43 . genieknows 44 . mojopages 45 . brownbook 46 . magic yellow 47 . citysquares 48 . teleatlas 49 . navteq gps 50 . judy\u2019s book\n1 . google 2 . bing 3 . yahoo ! 4 . yelp 5 . merchant circle 6 . linkedin 7 . urltoken 9 . whitepages 10 . supermedia 11 . yellowbook 12 . citysearch 13 . hotfrog 14 . biznik 15 . urltoken 16 . foursquare 17 . thinklocal 18 . cityslick 19 . usyellowpages 20 . superpages 21 . urltoken 22 . dex 23 . urltoken 24 . teleatlas 25 . justclicklocal 26 . discover our town 27 . metrobot 28 . ez local 29 . twibs 30 . localeze 31 . kudzu 32 . cityvoter 33 . manta 34 . zipweb 35 . matchpoint 36 . urltoken 37 . local site submit 38 . infousa 39 . axciom 40 . infignos 41 . yellow assistance 42 . get fave 42 . my huckleberry 43 . genieknows 44 . mojopages 45 . brownbook 46 . magic yellow 47 . citysquares 48 . teleatlas 49 . navteq gps 50 . judy\u2019s book\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 strict / / en\nurltoken\nwow , what an amazing resource ! restaurants , hotels , and entertainment on a local level - it ' s a one - stop - find - shop .\nanna love - bravenet media\nurltoken is an advertising network on the b2b side , and a vertical search engine on the end - client side .\nurltoken is an advertising network on the b2b side , and a vertical search engine on the end - client side . the most notable products and services are pay per click keyword advertising , publishing partnership , the local search engine , and the vertical search engines focused on health and games .\nsign up for a free crunchbase account to follow and track organizations you care about .\nterms of service | privacy policy | \u00a9 2018 crunchbase inc . all rights reserved .\ndescriptive keyword for an organization ( e . g . saas , android , cloud computing , medical device )\nin final holiday push , online retailers look to cyber monday successes dec 17 , 2012 printemailfree newsletter mcommerce conversion rates actually declined on black fridaythe holiday retail season is in full swing , as shoppers gear up for the final push before christmas . online retailers hoping to dr . . .\neducational and informational content effective tools for b2b lead generation . for all companies , success hinges greatly on the ability to continuously identify new clients and keep customers happy & md\nusers ages 55 and up increasingly likely to connect with companies . it took older web users a few years to begin social networking after it had been popularized by the younger set , but they soon becam\ni recently spoke with harper in a wide - ranging telephone interview that touched on the many challenges of being a smaller player in a search environment so heavily dominated by a few extremely big players . we started with the choices surrounding going vertical .\ni tested the system with one of my personal favourite searches , \u201cpizza victoria\u201d and quickly learned there were over 68 pizzerias serving the relatively small city in which i live . i was also able to immediately ascertain which parts of the city contained the highest concentration of pizza parlors , an important accomplishment for new arrivals on the first night of a business trip .\nover the past five years , the video gaming industry has grown larger than the hollywood movie industry . with higher revenues and a larger employee base , the video games now make up the number one entertainment industry in the world . the growth of the gaming as entertainment sector was one of the factors that helped ceo barbara manning decide to dedicate a search engine towards it .\n\u201clocal seems to be very en - vogue right now but the games - specific search engines , i can\u2019t really think of another search engine that is games - specific , \u201d says mark harper as he and i troll game search listings . \u201cthe same crawler - agent we\u2019ve always used , geniebot , is used to spider gaming content for our search engine\u201d , he said .\non the left hand side of the screen , a \u201cresults by category\u201d box gives easier access to different segments or sources such as children , seniors , conditions and disease , and blogs & news . offering faster options for finding information is the goal , though i was able to find accurate information on the first page of general results for the dozen or so test - searches i conducted .\njim hedger is a writer and broadcaster specializing in organic seo and search marketing . jim works with metamend search engine marketing as an seo consultant , lead copywriter and head blog writer . he also works as a consultant to enquisite search metrics . jim has been involved in the seo field since the days of the dinosaurs . he felt like he lost a personal friend the day disney went \u201col\u2019 yeller\u201d on infoseek . when not traveling between conferences , jim lives with a perpetually annoyed cat named hypertext in the northwest techno - outport of victoria , british columbia .\nas voice becomes dominant in search , and users turn to social media , apps and news aggregators for their content \u2013 and not to mention the rise in virtual reality \u2013 kevin gibbons asks whether we will still need websites in future .\none of the best ways to stay up - to - date with seo and search marketing developments is to keep a close eye on google ' s developments . however , just doing that can be a full - time job . luke budka highlights four recent updates you may not be aware of .\nhere are 12 alternatives to escape your reliance on google for all things search in 2018 .\nas an seo , it ' s likely that you heavily rely on a number of time - saving tools . in this article , adam clemence shares the chrome extensions he can ' t live without .\nsay goodbye to google with these 14 alternative search engines , covering everything from information , images , videos , facts and stats . oh and gifs .\ncompetitor monitoring informs content marketing strategy , inspires more content marketing tactics and helps you prevent content marketing mistakes .\nwhen it comes to being visible online , video content is increasingly proving its worth as a way to grab attention and \u2013 crucially \u2013 to engage meaningfully with internet users . luke richards takes a look at the rise of video , alternatives to youtube , social and what it all means for search marketers .\nwe ' ve detected that javascript is disabled in your browser . would you like to proceed to legacy twitter ?\ntrusted search and display advertising . delivering targeted internet traffic into direct advertisers and partnerships .\ntwitter may be over capacity or experiencing a momentary hiccup . try again or visit twitter status for more information .\nyou can add location information to your tweets , such as your city or precise location , from the web and via third - 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4847 ext . 111\nbrowse our custom packages or build your own to meet your unique communications needs .\ncopyright \u00a9 2018 cnw group ltd . all rights reserved . a cision company .\nyour trust is our top concern , so companies can ' t alter or remove reviews .\nthis will replace the current featured review for targeted profile . are you sure you want to replace it ?\nresume / hatem _ nassrat . tex at master \u00b7 pykler / resume \u00b7 github\ngithub is home to over 28 million developers working together to host and review code , manage projects , and build software together .\nc / + + , python , perl , html , javascript , java , jsp , php , sql .\nlinux ( redhat , debian , arch ) , bsd , windows , os x .\n* { 72pt } salt - stack , aws , elasticsearch , . . .\n* { 72pt } unix , centos , cisco asa / asdm , proxmox , cloud . . .\n* { 72pt } xml , json , svn , git , mvc , rest , soa , unix , centos .\nmysql , perl , php , javascript , ffmpeg , unix , svn , cvs .\nused a state of the art pythonic web framework ( cherrypy 3 . 0 ) ,\n* { 72pt } shell ( unix ) scripting , apache , svn , mercurial hg .\nyou signed in with another tab or window . reload to refresh your session .\nyou signed out in another tab or window . reload to refresh your session .\ni started my bachelor ' s degree in 2002 at the american university in cairo ( auc ) and transferred to dalhousie ' s bachelor of computer science program in my third year ( 2004 ) . i received my bachelor ' s degree at the age of 20 in 2006 .\ni was both working full time and completing my master ' s degree . due to logistic issues as well as time , i ended up defending my thesis in april 2009 and receiving my master ' s degree in may 2009 . at that time i was employed full time with ntt data .\nin my capacity as cto of leadsift , i am responsible for architecting and designing the solutions to the problems we are solving . these solutions include technologies in natural language processing , information retrieval , data mining , databases , and web services . they also involve deploying these technologies for high scalability and load to be able to handle the volumes of posts available on social media .\nthe general goal of digital ns is growing the technology sector in atlantic canada . in my capacity as a board member , i assist in overseeing and supporting the general activities of dns .\nwhat i enjoy most is solving some of the hard problems in new and innovative ways . for example , we recently implemented a fast drill down and aggregation system that is consistently faster than aggregation systems available in all the major database systems available and much more efficient than olap systems . we required such a system to be able to build a bi tool that allows us to drill down millions of records and tens of thousands of dimensions .\nmy educational background helped give me credibility when applying for jobs . what i gained from my degree is a very solid foundation in algorithms , computer design principles , and general computing .\nduring my educational career i was able to secure part - time software development jobs during the educational breaks . due to my transfer from egypt , i was unable to align with the undergraduate co - op program at dalhousie ( which i highly recommend ) , the part - time jobs helped cover for me missing out on the co - op program .\ndalhousie , as well as many universities across canada , have started to incorporate more courses that educate students about real - world computing and projects . these kinds of courses should help students get more accustomed to what it means to write real world computer applications using current software development principles such as agile software development . the incorporation of shiftkey labs at dalhousie will help give students assistance and support to build innovative technologies that the world needs .\nstarting leadsift is currently the highlight of my career . it is a great learning experience from the business side of things . as one of our investors / advisors tells us , as founders of leadsift , that experience counts as an mba .\nmy fondest memories as a macs student would have to be the long nights working on completing my degree requirements and course projects . the courses as well are extremely well designed as they encourage research and self education .\nmostly my affinity towards going back to continue my educational career . as part of my future goals , i am considering enrolling in phd possibly related to information retrieval .\ndalhousie university halifax , nova scotia , canada b3h 4r2 1 . 902 . 494 . 2211\ntrying to get an online presence established , or extend your online reach to local customers ? you need to be listed in local business directories at every point possible to maximize your exposure and increase the odds of potential customers finding you . below you will find a list of 50 local business directory listing sites that you can submit your business , website , and contact information to . most all of these are free , although some will offer upgraded listings or placements for a fee . need help getting your website seen or listed ? contact us today or call 208 - 635 - 4400 for information on our internet marketing services .\ncoeur d alene , post falls , hayden , hayden lake , rathdrum , sandpoint , athol , harrison , kellogg , newport , liberty lake , spokane valley , and spokane .\nmaking sure that you have a presence everywhere your potential customers might find you is critical to any reputation marketing plan . don\u2019t wait ! add your local business to these directories today ! remember , there is no need to pay for any of the business directory listings above . the free versions will do just fine .\nthe process of improving the ranking of your web pages on search engines . seo aims to push your web pages to the top of organic\u2026\nwhat\u2019s the best way to scare off your prospects ? \u2013 having a stale , static , amateurish website . your website is your online storefront\u2026 .\ncall us now at ( 210 ) 789 - 2973 for a free , no obligation quote .\nhaving your business listed in local business directories is critically important in determining how well your site will rank in the local search engine results . these listings ( also called citations ) which feature your business name , address , and phone number are considered by a leading number of\ns to be among the top factors considered by the search engines in ranking your website for relevant keywords .\nlocal directory citations are similar in effect to inbound backlinks . while citations don\u2019t pass on ranking authority from linking websites , they do lend a degree of credibility to your site that confirms your status as a local business to the search engines which can give your website a\nboost in rank . as a local business , your website is eligible to be featured in the local search results \u2013 which are typically much easier to rank for than the organic search results .\nthe internet is all about sharing information and resources \u2013 and that includes your company and products . inaccurate information that gets shared with search engines or directories could cause confusion as to your business identity . if this confusion raises \u201cred flags\u201d about your business , you could lose citations as well as valuable customer testimonials , and not receive the search rankings that you deserve .\na simple yet highly effective way to ensure that each of your citations is accurate and up to date is to create a file on your computer with all of your basic business information . whenever you need to create a new directory listing , simply cut - and - paste the contents of this file to your new profile to avoid being penalized for inconsistent or inaccurate citations .\nsubmitting your business information to all 50 of these directories by hand is the best way . however , it can be time consuming and tedious work . to help with this you can either use an autofill add - on for firefox or you can hire a reputable company like\nif you ' re short on time urltoken offers an affordable solution that is guaranteed to increase your local presence of you or your client ' s website . these are foundational links that are hand - submitted to over 50 + directories , we also find 10 niche directories , include your social profiles , business logos , pics and more ! click the link below to learn more about our stellar directory submission service that is guaranteed to give your website a boost !\nthe founder of cinchlocal , is a seasoned entrepreneur that has over 14 + years of experience in search engine optimization and online marketing .\none way local businesses can get found is through inclusion in online directories . adding a listing to these online directories is easy , but if you only list in a few , you ' re really missing a huge opportunity to get found by online searchers .\nradio _ button _ unchecked urltoken ( deals , quotes , coupons , advice from local merchants - 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based marketing services for the internet . the company ' s primary focus is the operation of online marketplaces that connect people , products and places .\nit interactive services ' brands , including urltoken , urltoken , urltoken , urltoken and urltoken , have become widely known and respected , offering users relevant search results .\ntrylon smr alison bradley , 212 - 725 - 2295 ext . 12 alison @ urltoken\nthis site uses cookies . by continuing to browse this business wire site ( and / or any other business wire website ) , you accept the use of cookies .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / es\nurltoken\nurltoken es la mejor fuente online de peliculas gratis , ver peliculas online y descargar peliculas completas .\nsi usted es un fans de ver peliculas gratis online , tenga por seguro que le encantara www . payperclickuniverse . com . ahora es m\u00e1s facil de descargar peliculas , incluyendo peliculas descarga directa , y crear un cine en casa que su familia pueda disfrutar sin ningun tipo de pago .\nen 1981 , el actor brit\u00e1nico peter turner ( jamie bell ) recibe una llamada inesperada : su ex amante , la oscarizada actriz gloria grahame ( annette bening ) , ha sufrido un colapso en un hotel de lancaster . como ella se niega a ser atendida por los m\u00e9dicos , a \u00e9l no le queda m\u00e1s remedio que ir a buscarla para llev\u00e1rsela a su humilde casa familiar , en liverpool . all\u00ed , m\njorge , estudiante de qu\u00edmica y novio de paquita , narra los cr\u00edmenes de goyo , su compa\u00f1ero de clase en 1942 . goyo sostiene un noviazgo con chela , tambi\u00e9n estudiante , pero en las noches estrangula prostitutas . jorge y paquita rompen su historia de amor cuando una mujer polic\u00eda encuentra los cad\u00e1veres en el jard\u00edn del laboratorio .\nresume / dennisideler - 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- workshops @ urltoken - contacted urltoken - feb 11 , july 19 , oct 14 = total 50 attendees ( ma and mn ) urltoken - july 21 , nov 4 = total 45 attendees ( ca and dc ) urltoken - atlanta , theming - - urltoken - - contacted urltoken - austin , theming - - ~ 25 attendees - - based on the average number of 15 attendees per session , is : jan , feb , apr , may , jun x 4 meetings , jul , aug , sep , oct = 12 meetings x 15 = 180 . march ' s sxsw presentation = a guesstimate of 50 attendees . grand total through october = 180 + 50 = 230 .\ndrupal london user group runs a monthly training session . 10 to 20 people each time . code positive has run a set of workshops with urltoken over 3 weeks . about 20 people per session . http : / / www . urltoken / event / 2007 / 11 / drupal - web2 - 0 - workshops code positive has run a number of sessions for the media arts ma at ravensbourne design college . 20 people .\nthere is a drupal class for beginners at the university of szeged ( hungary ) with 28 subscribed students . a first drupal user group meeting found place in szeged with about 20 attendees .\ninternal training - 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term business success .\nfinancing continuum to correct gaps in the financial offering to smes , either by providing direct financing or by working with other financial providers to better address the capital needs of smes at various stages of their business life cycle .\naccess to business information ( canada business ) for atlantic canadians interested in starting or growing a business .\nacoa offers a broad range of programs and services to improve the climate for business growth \u2014 from ensuring that business development tools and resources are available to atlantic canadian entrepreneurs throughout all stages of the business life cycle , to working with educational institutions , business support organizations and other government departments in the development and delivery of policies and programs .\na company\u2019s survival depends on many factors including the age of the business , location and size . in atlantic canada , 87 % of firms are in the small size category ( fewer than 20 workers ) ; 80 % of acoa\u2019s start - up clients fall into this category . the impact of acoa programming is evident . the business survival rate for acoa clients in the small category is 46 % after the crucial fifth year following start - up . in the absence of acoa support , the business survival rate would have been 13 percentage points lower .\nit is estimated that real gdp is $ 1 . 2 billion higher ( in constant 1997 dollars ) in 2007 than it would have been in the absence of acoa\u2019s direct support of businesses . ( real gdp is the inflation - adjusted value - added of products and services produced in a given year in an economy . )\nthe sector most affected by the agency\u2019s support is the manufacturing sector . in fact , about 50 % of commercial projects supported by acoa were in the manufacturing sector . consequently , manufacturing output is $ 312 million higher in 2007 in atlantic canada than it would have been without acoa\u2019s support . acoa\u2019s approach has helped create a business environment that allows smes to become competitive and sustainable . as evidenced by the following examples , the agency\u2019s programs and initiatives have a direct impact on the success of smes ."]}
{"id": 56570, "summary": [{"text": "stout air services was an airline based in the united states .", "topic": 29}, {"text": "stout air services was the first regularly scheduled passenger airline in america . ", "topic": 29}], "title": "stout air services", "paragraphs": ["australia . royal australian air force . meteorological services . ( 1941 - 1946 )\nunited airlines , inc . ; mileage plus , inc . ; air wis services , inc .\noriginal painted sample artwork from walker & co . for a stout air lines advertisement . the advertisement depicts a ford trimotor airplane flying against a blue cloudy sky . the advertisement ' s copy reads ,\nby air to cleveland in 100 minutes . detroit - cleveland air line , operated by stout air services incorporated . enclosed cabin . super - comfort .\naustralia . royal australian air force . meteorological services . ( 1941 - 1946 ) - people and organisations - trove\nstationery , including an envelope and letterhead for stout air services , inc . the envelope contains black text on white paper , with text at top left reading\nstout air services , inc . operating the detroit - chicago - cleveland airlines p . o . box 86 dearborn , michigan .\nthe letterhead is printed in black and orange on white paper , with black text at top left reading\nstout air services , inc . ,\nan orange\nstout air lines\nlogo in the center , and black text at top right reading\ngeneral offices : p . o . box 86 , dearborn . mich .\naustralia . royal australian air force . women ' s auxiliary australian air force ( 1941 - 1947 )\nstout heating and air conditioning is a locally owned and operated company specializing in residential and commercial hvac systems since 1984 .\n\u201cit\u2019s all about service , \u201d explains tim stout , president of stout\u2019s transportation . a belief his father , harry stout iii , lives by and expects of each and every person he employs , as his father , harry stout jr . did before him .\nhe also started the stout metal airplane company in 1922 . between 1922 and 1923 stout built america\u201a\u00e4\u00f4s first all - metal commercial airplanes which evolved into the eight - passenger stout air pullman ( the 2 - at ) that was powered by a liberty engine .\ndirectorate of meteorological services ( d . met . s . ) . royal australian air force ( raaf ) . ( 1941 - 1946 )\nroyal australian air force ( raaf ) . directorate of meteorological services ( d . met . s . ) . ( 1941 - 1946 )\naeronautic monopoly , restricting the delivery of new aircraft to its constituent partners and devoting its resources to eliminating competition on its air services ; the airline group became known as united air lines in 1931 .\naeronautic monopoly , restricting the delivery of new aircraft to its constituent partners and devoting its resources to eliminating competition on its air services . the airline group became known as united air lines in 1931 .\nplease allow us to introduce ourselves and tell you about our services in the video .\n. . . directorate of meteorological services ( d . met . s . ) , royal australian air force ( raaf ) - australian . . .\nfred stout and jeff stout have more than 25 years experience in the heating & air conditioning ( hvac ) field as business owners , service technicians and estimators . since 1992 , the primary objective of stout\u2019s heating & ac is to provide its residential and commercial customers with the quality they deserve .\nfill out and submit the form below to subscribe to our free newsletter and stay up to date on all stout heating & air conditioning news and offers .\nstout heating and air conditioning is your source for indoor comfort solutions . we offer a full range of air conditioning products and services , outstanding on - time service and repairs , knowledgeable replacement advice , and quality new installations . we work hard to exceed our customers\u2019 expectations , and have served thousands of residential and commercial customers for many years .\nhe air force historical support division is part of the air force history and museums program and is located in washington , dc at joint base anacostia - bolling .\nmaintaining a fleet takes expertise , knowledge , and time . your fleet is a valuable asset , so you should turn to experienced technicians when you need fleet services . stout\u2019s pro auto provides expert fleet services and maintenance to customers in jersey shore , pa , williamsport , pa , lock haven , pa , and surrounding areas .\nstout\u2019s employee staff consists of installation technicians , service technicians , and well - informed office staff .\nstout\u2019s caters to groups of all sizes with a diverse fleet . choose from 20 , 29 , 30 , 38 , and 56 passenger coaches and buses to get you and your group to your next big event . with professional drivers and experienced staff , stout\u2019s transportation provides superior services for all of our clients .\nbusiness card , printed in black text on a white backing , for stanley e . knauss , vice president and general manager of stout air lines at ford airport , dearborn , michigan .\nblack and white photograph showing six stout 2 - at pullman airplanes on the ground at ford airport .\nyou can always count on stout ' s heating & air conditioning to get to you fast and get the job done right the first time . we use state - of - the - art diagnostic equipment to find the source of your heating and air conditioning problems and fix them fast .\nthe bulk post service is available in two categories - by air or surface the air bulk post service is available to almost every country in the world , except for a few destinations .\nblack and white photograph showing a rear and right side view of a stout air lines ford tri - motor airplane , nc - 8415 , at ford airport . passengers are shown boarding the plane from a stout air lines passenger bus . bystanders are shown standing behind a fence in the foreground . the of another ford tri - motor airplane , nc - 7120 , can be seen on the bottom right .\nwelcome to stout flying service , inc . with over 40 years experience is the aviation industry , we are committed to providing the safest , most efficent and friendly service in the northwest . located on the north side of the airport , next to the main terminal and all services , let us be your # 1 stop for your air travels needs !\n. . . royal australian air force association ( w . a . division ) inc . . .\narticles intended for transmission by air and with underpaid postage are forwarded by air , taxed with the deficiency plus a handling charge to be determined by the office of destination , provided that at least 50 percent of the air mail postage has been prepaid . otherwise such articles are forwarded by surface mail only .\ndirectorate of meteorological services ( d . met . s . ) published : the university of melbourne escholarship research centre series : encyclopedia of australian science\nnews release company : stout\u2019s charter service , inc . tel : 609 - 883 - 8891 email : info @ urltoken for\n5 normally singapore post will accept bulk postings only from posters who make use of services on a regular basis but exceptionally single large postings are considered .\nguys were awesome on our quick turn , and always helpful with services . took great care of us ! p . s . thanks for the table !\nair conditioning systems are regulated appliances , requiring expert maintenance to properly function at the best rate of energy consumption .\n. . . 1941 july 1946 start place australia meteorology advisory or regulatory body the royal australian air . . .\nbuilding maintenance general services building phone : 715 - 232 - 2200 office hours : 7 : 30 a . m . - 4 : 30 p . m .\nthe air pullman was different than anything that had previously been flown . its exterior was corrugated metal and the cockpit was designed for a pilot and co - pilot protected by a celluloid wind screen . inside , wallpaper , padded seats , and a bathroom created luxurious comfort . when the 2 - at was used to haul cargo stout called it the air truck .\n( f ) coupons , vouchers , tokens , cards , stamps or similar documents exchangeable ( singly or with other such documents ) for money , goods or services .\nafhsd is primarily the historical research and book writing element of the air force history program . historians at afhsd also provide historical information , analysis and perspective to air force leaders and their staffs to support planning , policy development and decision making .\ns texas air corporation , and frontier was liquidated . the following february people express was absorbed into continental airlines . still competing with united in denver , texas air now controls airlines with 20 % of the domestic airline market , compared to united\ndirectorate of meteorological services ( . . . - 29 / 6 / 2017 and on 29 / 6 / 2016 , 29 / 6 / 2014 and on 3 other dates\ndirectorate of meteorological services ( . . . - 18 / 9 / 2007 and on 18 / 9 / 2009 , 18 / 9 / 2008 and on 1 other date\ns texas air corporation acquired people express and liquidated frontier . the following february people express was absorbed into continental airlines . still competing with united in denver , texas air now controls airlines with 20 % of the domestic airline market , compared to united\nstout ' s heating & ac \u2022 840 piner rd . suite 14 \u2022 santa rosa , ca 95403 tel : ( 707 ) 527 - 1504\noriginal painted sample artwork from walker & co . for a stout air lines advertisement . the advertisement shows a right side profile view of a red ford tri - motor airplane with 14 people shown boarding the plane . text at top reads\nfly to chicago or cleveland from ford airport phone clifford 0106 .\ntext at bottom left reads\nheated cabins super - comfort .\nthe stout air lines logo is at the bottom right . a sticker on the back reads indicates that it is walker & co . sketch no . 6731 .\n< p > the meteorological branch / bureau was renamed the directorate of meteorological services ( d . met . s . ) during the second world war . < / p >\nno responsibility is assumed on account of customs declarations in whatever form these are made or of decisions taken by the customs services during the examination of items submitted to customs control .\nwe provide a full range of repairing and maintenance of air conditioning systems , ventilation systems , light industrial and industrial split systems .\nwaiting in line at reagan national airport in washington . many passengers complain that air travel is increasingly difficult , expensive and annoying .\nmail for transmission by air may also be registered . mail may also be insured , subject to availability of the insured service .\nand choose from one of the\nstock\ncolors available ( sample card available at front desk , 103 general services ) . rooms will be painted based on need and budget availability .\nbrochure containing a time table for the stout air lines detroit - chicago cleveland line , effective june 2 , 1930 . printed in blue , silver , and black on white paper . the front cover features a drawing showing a right side profile view of a ford tri - motor airplane with people boarding the aircraft , along with text showing destinations . the first inside fold shows the time table . the inside pages show photos and text related to stout air lines on the left page and a map of the area served with the routes and destinations shown in blue on the right page .\nstout\u2019s provides group transportation for weddings , shuttles , church retreats , social gatherings , cross country touring and university athletic trips . from the first time you make contact with stout\u2019s you will sense the passion that defines the company . your account manager focuses entirely on understanding what is important to you and satisfying your transportation needs .\n5 . dry non - colouring powders shall be placed in strong containers ( box , bag ) . these containers shall themselves be enclosed in a stout box .\nwe offer high quality installation of residential and commercial air conditioning with the use of professional equipment and fine materials , at a lower cost .\ns aeronautic conglomerate in order to exploit demand for air transport and to serve as an immediate market for boeing aircraft . at first united was similar to a consortium , involving the participation of several independent airline companies . one of those companies was varney air lines , credited with being america\n\u201cwe are coordinating flights as quickly as possible in cooperation with government authorities , \u201d says rick zerkel , lynden air cargo president . \u201cwith 65 , 000 people left homeless from cyclone pam , there is an urgent need for relief supplies . we are committed to helping in any way we can for as long as our services are needed . \u201d\nmontgomery county community college on the air can be heard sundays at 6 : 05 p . m . on wnpv 1440 am and streaming via their website\nour policy is to meet the needs of our customers by providing quality service and installations that exceed their expectations . this is accomplished by providing products and services of the highest quality and value with a competitive price .\n1 . 2 . 3 . protected against major changes in climate , temperature or , in the case of conveyance by air , variations in atmospheric pressure .\nthe uw - stout building maintenance department provides and maintains a safe and comfortable working environment for students and staff in all university buildings . we perform maintenance and repair work requested through the\nblack and white photograph showing an angled right side view of a stout air lines ford tri - motor , number 6892 , airplane on a field at ford airport . a pilot can be seen through an open cockpit window . the photograph is signed\n' and atmosphere your roller skates ' bill\nin black marker at the top left .\nwar history of the australian meteorological service in the royal australian air force april 1941 to july 1946 haldane , t . published : 2001 series : federation and meteorology\nuw - stout ' s polytechnic approach to learning is a balance of career - focused and liberal arts content designed to help students be ready for change and grow personally and professionally . more\nservice to this airport is not available . you can book your trip on the local urltoken site for your departure country or contact an air france point of sale .\nmichelle fabry , lynden air cargo\u2019s director of safety , accepted the alaska air carriers association ( aaca ) safety award from director john duncan of the federal aviation administration at the february award luncheon in anchorage . with the 2015 award , lynden has received 14 consecutive safety awards which are presented to incident and accident - free carriers each year .\nsome will find that mixing the vehicle type\u2019s better serve their needs . regardless of group size , agenda , itinerary or length of trip , stout\u2019s gives 100 % customer service each and every time .\nbradfield scheme for\nwatering the inland\n, meteorological aspects : report by director of meteorological services regarding ( a ) possibilities of climatic amelioration , and ( b ) rainfall characteristics of river basins pr / australia . royal australian . . .\nflew into lewiston and had a great experience with stout aviation . this is a really convenient fbo being right next to the airport terminal and getting rental car was super easy being right next - door .\nbefore the country had witnessed the first manned space flight , harry stout sr . a decorated wwii veteran , had launched what would in time become one of the most respected transportation companies in the industry .\ni have been using stout\u2019s for our transportation needs for the past several years and have always been completely satisfied . they do an excellent job , and are always professional and knowledgeable in what they offer .\nthe vehicles and drivers are governed by laws of the united states department of transportation and the federal motor carrier safety administration . stout\u2019s has received the highest achievable ratings from the department of defense and the usdot .\noperations personnel are staffed 24 / 7 / 365 ; working continuously to execute a flawless experience . with a high tech infrastructure , stout\u2019s is able to proactively assess and correct things that could otherwise interrupt your trip .\nblack and white photograph showing a front and right side view of a stout air lines ford tri - motor airplane on a runway with a shuttle bus to the left . there are two uniformed men standing near the bus and one uniformed man standing near the plane . several people are visible sitting inside of the bus . both the airplane and the bus are marked\ndetroit cleveland and chicago .\nwar history of the australian meteorological service in the royal australian air force april 1941 to july 1946 , metarch papers no . 10 haldane , t . published : bureau of meteorology , 1997\nin our industry it is crucial to hit deadlines and to hear back from clients and vendors as there are always changes and information needed promptly , and this puts stout\u2019s that much above other vendors that i have worked with .\ncartoon , printed in black ink on white paper , showing\nbill\nboeing and\nbill\nstout standing atop the u . s . a . , with boeing at the west coast and stout at the east coast . the two men are depicted flying model airplanes across the continent . seattle , chicago , detroit , and new york are marked . the cartoon is signed\nvery sincerely , w . f . avery\non the bottom left .\nall mails may be sent by air . latest information on services available to countries concerned , and postage rates payable may be obtained from any post office . a blue airmail label obtainable free of charge from any post office should be affixed to each article at the top left - hand corner on the address side . exceptionally , on the literature for the blind which is exempted from postage , and airmail fee equivalent to the difference between the surface and airmail postage rates only is payable .\nstout\u2019s office staff and drivers are courteous , dependable and trustworthy in terms of our transportation needs . from booking of charters to day of service , they always go above and beyond to handle our specific and often extremely detailed transportation requests .\nwe utilized stout\u2019s to transport our employees to training for an extended period of time . their drivers fred and dawn were always courteous , professional and friendly . marjorie made the reservation process quick and easy . we recommend them without hesitation .\ncolored image , on board , showing two women seated inside an airplane . the woman on the left is looking out a window of the airplane through which a left side profile view of a\nstout airlines\nairplane is shown .\ns name was shortened to united air lines in 1943 and new plans were made for the airline in anticipation of the end of the war . two years later united redeployed its aircraft and resumed commercial flying .\nyou may find that mixing the vehicle type\u2019s better serve your needs . regardless of group size , agenda , itinerary or length of trip , stout\u2019s gives you 100 % customer service each and every time . request a quote or browse our fleet section for vehicle details .\nunion . the agreement guaranteed that layoffs would not be authorized in return for more flexible work rules . the lower operating costs that resulted from the agreement were passed on to the consumer with the formation of a discount air service called\nunion . the agreement guaranteed that layoffs would not be authorized in return for more flexible work rules . the lower operating costs which resulted from the agreement were passed on to the consumer with the formation of a discount air service called\nwhether you ' re head of a police department , the owner of a casino , or in charge of a car rental company , we ' re here for you when your fleet requires service or preventive maintenance . give us a call or visit ! we\u2019re available to answer any questions and handle all of your fleet services .\ni have used stout ' s personally for years , and have referred them to clients ( i am a realtor ) , always with rave reviews . they are professional , honest , quote fair prices and stick with them , and are just a pleasure to work with .\nnewspaper cartoons done in ink on heavy paper . the sheet features five separate cartoons . the cartoon at bottom left is titled\ncelebrating his fourth birthday\nand shows a boy , labeled\nstout air lines passenger service ,\ncutting a cake topped with an airplane , and saying\ni ' m only four today - but i ' m the oldest in my line !\ndated august 1 , 1930 . text at the bottom center reads\n5 col - fri 1st daily news reel .\nsepia - toned reproduction photo showing sixteen men who are wearing airline uniforms . the nine men who are standing in the back row have two stripes on their lower sleeves and have a wing emblem over the left breast pocket . the seven men who are crouched in the front row have single stripes on their lower sleeves and have patches over the left breast pocket that show\nflight escort .\na\nstout air lines\nford tri - motor ( trimotor ) airplane can be seen in the background .\nno surface postage or the special fees for registration , advice of delivery and enquiry are charged . if intended for transmission by airmail , the air mail fee equivalent to the difference between the surface and airmail postage rates should be prepaid .\namong other things , the group was responsible for the introduction of air - to - ground radio and stewardesses . the radio improved communication and safety . the stewardesses , all eight of whom were registered nurses , were actually hired to allay passengers\nwilliam bushnell stout 1880 ~ 1956 was born in illinois . he was an automotive designer and moved to michigan 1914 . he became interested in aviation during the first world war and by 1922 he produced america ' s first all - metal plane which was a navy torpedo plane constructed of duraluminum .\nyour excursion begins with the arrival of our modernistic vehicle / bus ; equipped with wifi , outlets , restrooms , contoured seating , ample luggage and storage space , individual overhead lighting and air , pa and audio / video system , and global position tracking .\nbrochure for stout air lines , detroit - cleveland chicago line . the brochure is printed in yellow , red , and black . the front cover features a drawing of a right side profile view of a ford tri - motor with being boarding the airplane . the first inside fold of the brochure includes a time table for the airline , effective november 1 , 1928 , and information about reservations . the inside of the brochure features a map showing airline routes in red , and photographs and text related to the airline and the ford tri - motor airplane .\nour technicians are trained to service even the most complex fleet repairs . it is vital to your business that your fleet operates efficiently , and we ensure the highest quality fleet repair services done as quickly as possible . our state - of - the - art fleet and truck repair facility accommodates fleet vehicles of various applications , from police service vehicles to casino cars .\nsepia - toned reproduction photo showing four ford tri - motor ( trimotor ) airplanes that are parked in a row on the tarmac at ford airport in dearborn . the two planes on the left both have painted text on the side that shows\nstout air lines , detroit - cleveland - chicago .\nseveral groups of passengers are standing near both of these planes . the airplane at the far left has the name ,\nmiss south shore ,\npainted on the side near the nose . the airport terminal building can be seen in the left background .\nshould you require service on your current home or business heating and air conditioning system our skilled technicians have the know - how to diagnose , adjust or repair your system so that you are comfortable all year long . for safety and warranty reasons you should never attempt to service your unit yourself .\na 92 - year old tin lizzie joins the wide array of noteworthy cargo to ride in the hold of a lynden air cargo hercules . the vintage model t was discovered in the back of a warehouse in nome , ak . the owners contacted lynden recently to move it south to anchorage .\nlynden air cargo ' s susan selzer joins pete kaiser and other employees who compete in sled dog races outside of work . susan is a senior accounting specialist who has been racing for 20 years . she entered the lynden - sponsored alaska sled dog racing association ( asdra ) championship last month in anchorage .\nfleet diversity is a huge part of stout\u2019s ability to achieve client satisfaction . 30 , 38 and 56 passenger motorcoaches compliment the vast variety of group sizes and capacity needs . weddings and shuttles tend to favor the smaller vehicles for its intimate feel and ability to maneuver around smaller venues , while the larger motorcoaches are favored by touring clientele and university groups for the space .\nmemories of the bureau of meteorology 1929 - 1946 : history of major meteorological installations in australia from 1945 - 1981 : four years in the raaf meteorological service : the bureau of meteorology in papua and new guinea in the 1950s cornish , a . ; stout , r . ; swan , k . ; glendinning , c . published : 2001 series : federation and meteorology\n3 . fatty substances which do not easily liquefy , such as ointments , softsoap , resins , etc . , and silk - worm eggs , the conveyance of which presents few difficulties , shall be enclosed in a first packing ( box , bag of cloth , plastic , etc . ) which is itself placed in a box stout enough to prevent the contents from leaking .\nsepia - toned reproduction photo showing a ford tri - motor ( trimotor ) airplane in flight after take off from ford airport in dearborn . painted text on the side of the plane near the tail shows\nstout air lines , detroit - cleveland - chicago .\nadditional painted text behind the wheels shows\nconnections to [ ? ] - pontiac - flint - pt . huron , [ ? ] - ann arbor - jackson , lansing - [ ? ] - monroe & toledo .\nidentification numbers on the tail and on the underside of the left wing show\nnc9668 .\nthe airport runway can be seen along the bottom of the photo and a dirigible mooring tower can be seen in the left background .\nair letter forms ( aerogrammes ) are obtainable at post offices . enclosures are not permitted . privately manufactured forms may be used only if they bear an indication that they have been approved by singapore post . forms not bearing such an indication or containing enclosures will be treated as ordinary airmail letters and surcharged accordingly or sent by ordinary mail .\nmemories of the bureau of meteorology 1929 - 1946 : history of major meteorological installations in australia from 1945 - 1981 : four years in the raaf meteorological service : the bureau of meteorology in papua and new guinea in the 1950s , metarch papers no . 8 cornish , a . ; stout , r . ; swan , k . ; glendinning , c . published : bureau of meteorology , 1996\ns first year , united became the first airline to surpass $ 1 billion in annual revenue . on december 30 , 1968 united created a subsidiary called ual to operate its non - airline businesses , and the following year united air lines became a subsidiary of ual . western international hotels was acquired by the ual holding company in 1970 . western\ni have had the opportunity to visit stout flying service several times in the past year , most recently this past weekend . i have always been treated warmly and provided with help for my needs quickly . this is not as fancy a facility as others , but makes up for it in friendliness and comfort . i look forward to the opportunity to visit here again soon . i like this place .\nthis website , and any content or webpages may contain information intended for exclusive use of the licensed entity , personnel and our customers . only authorized north star air ltd personnel , specifically authorized clients or service providers are permitted access to this system . any unauthorized use or access is unlawfully , and may be subject to civil , and / or criminal penalties .\ns first year , united became the first airline to surpass $ 1 billion in annual revenue . on december 30 , 1968 united created a subsidiary called ual to operate its non - 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delivery of a registered item may be made within six months of the date of posting . an enquiry in respect of a registered item addressed to an overseas country will as a matter of course be afforded transmission by air , fax or e - mail . inquiries shall be free of charge . however , if a request is made for transmission by speedpost worldwide courier service , the additional costs shall be borne by the person .\ninsured letters for transmission by airmail are subject to the same charges ( i . e . insurance fee plus registration fee plus the appropriate air mail letter postage rate ) . as few stamps as possible should be used for the prepayment of charges on insured articles . they must be affixed with spaces between them so that they cannot serve to hide damage to the envelope or packing and must not be folded over the two sides of the envelope or packing so as to cover an edge .\nmy first response was ' i ' ve never heard of moldova ' followed by ' what can i do to help ? '\nhe says . gregg escorted the freight from fort dix to jfk airport by truck then to vienna by air . from vienna , it was back to truck transport through romania to the final destination in moldova .\nit was my first time escorting cargo . it was an interesting experience , and i ' m glad i could help ,\nhe says .\nlynden air cargo has finished the installation of another retardant aerial delivery system ( rads ) in its aircraft n402lc ( t133 ) . flight testing and u . s . forest service ( usfs ) inspections are complete and t133 is ready to join sister ship , n405lc ( t132 ) , for a second season of fighting fires on behalf of the coulson group of companies for the usfs . as a sub - contractor , lynden provides a crew and aircraft to dispense fire retardant until the season ends , typically in the fall .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 / / en\nurltoken\nthis site requires javascript and cookies to be enabled . please change your browser settings or upgrade your browser .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en\nurltoken\nthe at has stuck to the name of all derivatives of the airplane since . the company occupied the new airplane factory at the ford airport in 1924 and became a division of the ford motor company in 1925 . while he was the division ' s consulting engineer the ford tri - motor was developed .\nyou can select the language displayed on our website . click the drop - down menu below and make your selection .\nuse this artifact card to share this great find with others . from historic images to vivid descriptions , a record of rich detail is bundled inside a single card .\nexplore our digital collections and curate your own set of artifacts to share with others .\nfrom the collections of the henry ford . gift of edsel b . ford ii .\nenjoy the latest news from the henry ford , special offers , and more .\n{ { catalogitem [ ' name ' ] | limitto : 60 } } . . .\n{ { catalogitem . catalogitemtypeprimaryestimatedvaluelabel } } : { { formatmoney ( catalogitem . catalogitemprimaryestimatedvalue ) } }\n{ { catalogitem . catalogitemtypesecondaryestimatedvaluelabel } } : { { formatmoney ( catalogitem . catalogitemsecondaryestimatedvalue ) } }\nconveniently located on the north side of the airport . next to the main terminal . after hours fueling available . call 208 - 305 - 8408\ncomments are submitted by their authors and do not reflect the opinion of airnav , llc . all comments must adhere to\nmr . ralph and his team have been great . always there to fill the aircraft and put it in the hangar . what a great fbo , one of the best !\nthey were extremely friendly and eager to help out with whatever my co - worker or i needed . i really enjoyed hanging out in the lobby as one of the other people brought a cat one morning and then a really nice puppy another time .\nfabulous personal service . gladly paid for full serve avgas . crew car was offered , along with great dining recommendations . kids were able to charge their devices in lounge while we went and got lunch . this is what fbos should be !\njune 18 , 2016 after a challenging non stop flight from kabr flying around numerous squall lines we were delighted to land at klws . fuel prices were good and we liked the fact there was a restroom very close to the self serve fuel pump .\narrived last wednesday to pick up a friend ' s aging parents and was treated very well . very accommodating staff . many thanks .\nthis is a great spot and great service . in the winter it has far less snow days because it is lower than most other airports to the north , east and south .\nduring the lifetime operation of the heating system there may be situations that require reducing or increasing the number of sections , or flush the radiator .\nas a top daikin dealer in our area we know a thing or two about ductless systems . want to make the move to an all electric system without re - using all that old dirty duct work ?\nan annual hvac inspection allows our tech to identify problem areas before they become a major issue . much like a car needing an oil change , your hvac system needs attention on occasion . leave that up to us so your system never feels neglected .\nsave $ 200 on an ac system installation . save $ 400 on a complete hvac system installation .\nthis company has helped me out twice now and they are just fantastic , i am so impressed with their competent staff and they are honest and ethical . thank you dan for all of your help , you are such an awesome employee ! !\nanother hvac installation in santa rosa , ca was completed today by our expert technician , kurtis huffman .\ndid you know the u . s . is the last developed country in the world to actually use ducted hvac systems ? though we are behind the times , ductless systems and their cleaner alternative are a trending new\u2026\nfinance your new hvac system with rates as low as 5 . 99 % apr or\nserving : salisbury , rowan county , north carolina , china grove , cleveland , east spencer , enochville , faith granite quarry , kannapolis , landis , rockwell , salisbury , spencer , atwell township , china grove township , cleveland township , franklin township , gold hill township , litaker township , locke township , morgan township , mount ulla township , providence township , salisbury township , scotch irish township , steele township , and unity township .\nhtml public\n- / / w3c / / dtd html 4 . 01 / / en\nurltoken\nthis fifty volume series covers all areas of new zealand ' s involvement in the second world war , from detailed accounts of particular battalions , to the political and economic background and consequences , to full accounts of particular episodes and campaigns .\nthe entire series is available to browse and search online . in addition to the volumes themselves , there is some supplementary information about this project available , including contact details of those who may be able to help with enquiries regarding the content of the war histories .\nthis series was first published as part of the official history of new zealand in the second world war , produced under the auspices of the war history branch of the department of internal affairs . it has been republished online with the permission of the minstry for culture and heritage as an exact copy of the printed version , and has not been corrected and will not be updated .\nplease fill - in the form below and click submit to request a quote .\nschc is a proud member of the better business bureau ( bbb ) with an a + rating since we joined in 1999 .\neach week host michele cuomo , dean of arts and humanities , interviews someone from the college or local community about issues , events and activities .\narn chord - pond - his music and cambodian living arts . 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( 708 ) 952 - 4000\nwholly owned subsidiary of ual , inc . incorporated : 1934 employees : 83 , 000 sales : $ 11 . 663 billion stock exchanges : new york\ns largest airline companies , is a product of several mergers of airline companies that were originally founded in the 1920s . through the years united has experienced steady growth as a major domestic airline , pioneering the use of modern aircraft and equipment . after 34 years of leadership by william\npatterson , united has recently confronted problems with inept management , inconsistent profits , and strong competition and achieved its long - time goal of expansion across the pacific .\nwith ford tri - motor airplanes . these airline companies cooperated with boeing , which manufactured aircraft in seattle , and pratt & whitney , an aircraft engine manufacturer in connecticut operated by frederick rentschler . together these companies formed a\nin 1936 after several airplane accidents , a series of syndicated newspaper stories appeared that sensationalized the horror of airplane crashes and incited a virtual state of panic which drove passengers back to railroads by the thousands . the\nwas so deeply affected that many smaller companies were faced with bankruptcy . united responded by retaining a popular military test pilot named major r . w . schroeder to oversee the company\ns implementation of new safety codes . with this action united helped to rebuild the public\ns larger airline companies united has maintained a position of leadership in the industry , constantly demanding newer , more advanced aircraft . united funded many of the developmental costs of the douglas dc - 4 , the first four - engine passenger plane . however , when the\n, all dc - 4s were devoted to the war effort before ever having carried a commercial passenger . the company\nin 1954 united became the first airline to employ flight simulators as part of its training and pilot testing programs . the following year united placed an order with douglas aircraft for dc - 8s , the airline\ns 707 jetliner actually became available a few months before the dc - 8 , united preferred the dc - 8 because of its seating arrangement and other cost advantages .\ns favorable position in the industry , its competitors were growing rapidly and in many cases outperforming united , which had entered a brief period of decline . however , when united acquired capital airlines in 1961 its network in the eastern u . s . was strengthened , helping the company to regain its position as the nation"]}
{"id": 56579, "summary": [{"text": "wanzl is the world 's largest manufacturer of shopping trolleys and luggage trolleys .", "topic": 19}, {"text": "the company , which has its headquarters in leipheim , germany , has approximately 4,000 employees in 22 countries ( 2015 figures ) .", "topic": 16}, {"text": "annual production totalled approximately 2.0 million shopping trolleys . ", "topic": 11}], "title": "wanzl ( company )", "paragraphs": ["gottfried wanzl , chairman of the supervisory board of wanzl gmbh & co . holding kg\n2010 \u2013 acquisition of the ulm - based unseld interiors and shopfitting company by wanzl shop solutions gmbh , a new subsidiary of the wanzl group .\n( dpa ) - rudolf wanzl , founder of the company wanzl metallwarenfabrik ( hardware factory ) , pictured at the company ' s headquarters in leipheim , germany , 10 april 2003 . the wanzl company has so far produced and sold 20 million shopping carts in 42 countries . it all began when the firs self - service shop\ndivision will provide additional diversification into facility services . the newly acquired company will now be called french company , llc .\nnew beginning after expulsion : rudolf wanzl senior and rudolf wanzl junior establish a workshop in leipheim for scale manufacturing and repair service .\n. branches and agencies ensure the company ' s close proximity to customers , a goal wanzl has strived to meet since its founding .\nlooking for up - to - date information about the wanzl brand ? browse our regularly published press releases or download image files from wanzl .\nnew york city , usa - july 11 , 2015 : fdny ten house , engine company 10 and ladder company 10 near the freedom tower .\naddress wanzl metallwarenfabrik gmbh rudolf - wanzl - str . 4 89340 leipheim germany phone : + 49 8221 729 6933 fax : + 49 8221 729 6530\nthe third generation takes over , with gottfried wanzl assuming management of the company after 10 years as managing director . branches are established in china and spain .\nwanzl products are used in the first self - service pilot project in augsburg .\nwanzl now employs 400 staff and turnover has increased to over dm 16 million .\nthe new wanzl plant with administration and production is opened in the czech republic .\nexperience wanzl live in action ! enjoy this exciting and informative encounter with us .\nking abdulaziz international airport in jeddah opted for the wanzl travel 300 bl model .\n26 / 10 / 2013 clarks . coach company logo on side of bus .\nwanzl stories ( part 3 ) \u2013 2 . 5 million for a very special meal\n1990 \u2013 with new shopfitting systems from wanzl markets can now be set up completely .\nas an international company , we offer attractive opportunities at every level for you to become a responsible member of the wanzl company family . experienced applicants have a wide range of options at an appropriately challenging level with a salary that is matched to your performance .\ncopyright \u00a9 2018 pr newswire association llc . all rights reserved . a cision company .\nduring these visits , elke kalvelage , manager of the wanzl germany shopfitting planning department , supported the british wanzl team and provided brand new insight into superquinn ' s requirements .\nmany of the solutions brought forward made wanzl favourite as the perfect shopfitting partner .\n1997 \u2013 the division wanzl \u00abshop - systeme\u00bb changes into wanzl ladenbau . this means not only to sell components for shopfitting but also to be a shopfitter with own production facilities .\nthanks to the wanzl trolleys , the order picking process runs swiftly and efficiently .\nask a question about working or interviewing at wanzl . our community is ready to answer .\nwanzl is one of the leading companies worldwide for the development and manufacture of products for the retail trade . its main product is the shopping trolley , more than two million of which are manufactured each year . wanzl company produces various kinds of high quality products in areas such as :\n, founder and ceo of the french company , stated ,\nwe are happy to have wanzl as our new owner . they have met the high criteria we set for a prospective buyer , including being a market leader , having a history of successful acquisitions , and maintaining a technology focus . wanzl ' s core values and innovative culture aligns very well with the french company and we think the future is extremely bright for french company llc , the facilityconnect division , and the clients they serve .\nwanzl group has acquired north america\u2019s largest shopping trolley manufacturer , the cari - all / technibilt group .\nmarket launch with attractive long - term displays . the new wanzl brand logo fuses modernity with timelessness .\na further strength of the wanzl uk group is the logistics and industry sector where wanzl has steadily grown its market share with a range of high quality material handling , order picking and other specialised products .\nthe story of wanzl is one of continuous innovation . rudolf wanzl invented the prototype of the shopping trolley around 1950 ; it has retained its original form virtually unchanged to this day . producti . . .\nsince its foundation in 1947 , wanzl has become a strong brand bringing ground - breaking innovations to all aspects of convenient shopping and selling . products from wanzl set quality standards for customer across the globe . wanzl is now one of the international leading partners of global commerce and has long since brought its outstanding made by wanzl quality to new areas of application in other industries . in the meantime , wanzl offers over 100 , 000 products , solutions and innovations in a quality without compromise for the following business areas\n1947 \u2013 rudolf wanzl sr . and jr . found a workshop for scales production and repair service .\naccording to the company , the acquisition of cari - all / technibilt will be a great challenge for the wanzl family business , but also provides an opportunity in terms of expanding the group\u2019s global presence .\nluxembourg , findel airport , 29 . 10 . 2012 an easyjet company plane arrives at the luxairport .\nhistory of ape engineering gmbh company building ape engineering gmbh . ape engineering gmbh ' s route from one - man - enterprise to thriving medium - sized company with an annual turnover of roughly 2 . . .\n2009 \u2013 opening of a new office and exhibition space , the wanzl creative center in leipheim . the new meeting and communication venue provides a purpose - built platform for the presentation of all wanzl business unit products .\ngroup in the first quarter of 2012 and continues to expand its customer base and further enhance its north american market leadership position . the acquisition of the french company will enable wanzl to provide all aspects of the shopping cart experience : oem , remanufacturing and in - field service . additionally , the french company ' s facilityconnect\nsince its foundation in 1981 , the weber company has remained a medium - sized machine construction company , managed by the owner . we are proud of that . because autonomy and independence will continue to . . .\n( dpa ) - the headquarters of the sports - goods company adidas - salomon in herzogenaurach , germany , 30 january 2003 . the german - based company on 30 january 2003 unveiled a lift in 2002 profit by 10 per cent and said it hoped to exceed that increase this year on booming sales . the company lifted 2002 sal\nharris williams & co . advises cari - all group inc . in its sale to international buyer wanzl metallwarenfabrik gmbh\nthe company\u2019s entire metal production process takes place at this site , including surface treatment and assembly for shopping trolleys .\ntourists near ladder company 10 at world trade center wednesday , sept . 15 , 2010 , in new york .\nmarshall field and company building ( occupied by macy ' s on state ) in chicago , illinois , usa .\nall press releases for wanzl metallwarenfabrik gmbh are listed in chronological order and can be downloaded as pdf or word files .\nwashing machine at marshall field and company , 1939 july 10 . ' detail of thor washing machine at fields . '\nbasel / switzerland februar 10 , 2013 : il - 96 of russia state transport company standing at at basel airport .\nzurich / switzerland august 10 , 2014 : the biggest airplane antonov 225 from antonov airlines company landing at zurich airport .\nan example is wanzl , world leader in shopping carts and airport baggage carts : \u201cwe produce all parts ourselves , based on the quality standards we define . \u201d carts at airports all over the world are made by wanzl . obviously the airport authorities are willing to pay the high price of wanzl . they look like a simple product but the quality is extraordinary . the roots of this superior performance lie in the fact that wanzl retains total quality control by making everything on its own .\nshow off products , fascinate and inspire \u2013 wanzl creates spaces for presentation , from shelving right up to complete shop concepts .\nthe \u201cproduction\u201d consumer cooperative opens the first self - service shop in hamburg . wanzl supplies 40 shopping trolleys and 100 baskets .\na logo sign outside of the headquarters of the honest company in los angeles , california , on december 10 , 2017 .\nvilnius , lithuania - may 10 , 2018 : remax sign on the building rooftop . remax is american international real estate company\nthe dutch airport consultancy company naco was employed to design the master plan for the new terminal at jeddah ' s airport .\nzoeller jr ( 2009 ) eastman chemical company\u2019s \u201cchemicals from coal\u201d program : the first quarter century . catal today 140 : 118\u2013126\nthe team from wanzl shopfitting uk experienced great success in ireland . going forward , top food chain superquinn will count among wanzl ' s customers . after superquinn gained an initial idea of the comprehensive range of products and services available from wanzl shopfitting at euroshop 2008 , planners , architects and the wanzl sales team met with the customer during a series of consultations and visits to superquinn ' s stores . this intensive working relationship led to an equally welcome and successful result : four superquinn stores \u2013 three in the area of greater dublin as well as a fourth in waterford \u2013 were fitted out with innovative \u2018wire tech\u2019 shelves and displays from wanzl .\nthe german design award honours wanzl as \u201cwinner 2018\u201d for the outstanding product design of the salsa plastic shopping trolley and pure tech shelving system . and with an award for the interior at klaas + kock in rheine , wanzl took home a hat - trick .\nwherever passengers are flying to in the world , sooner or later they will pass through arrivals pushing a wanzl luggage transport trolley .\nside of a number 12 coaster bus run by brighton & hove bus and coach company in east sussex , england , uk .\nas a result , the largest and most successful shopping trolley manufacturer in north america has come under the umbrella of the wanzl group .\n. wanzl is the world ' s largest manufacturer of shopping carts and other retail systems . each year , millions of units , in a variety of models , are produced and sold . for decades , the company has continued to develop landmark products for comfortable shopping and selling that have set new standards world - wide . today , wanzl has over 4 , 400 employees in eleven production facilities \u2013 in\nvilnius , lithuania - may 10 , 2018 : barclays bank office in vilnius . barclays is a british multinational bank and financial services company\nmoscow , russia - october 10 , 2015 : logotype of mitsubishi motors company on october 10 , 2015 . mitsubishi motors is the japanese\nomega tanker mcdonnell douglas dc - 10 taking off . omega air refueling is a company which provides aerial refueling services for military units .\nstultz sc , kitto jb ( eds ) ( 1992 ) steam\u2014its generation and use . the babcock & wilcox company , barberton , oh\npierre arsenault , ceo of cari - all , said \u201ci\u2019m proud of the work my team did over the past several years . \u201d he added , \u201cwanzl , having been a strategic partner to the company for many years , is a logical home for cari - all . as a major player in the global cart market , wanzl will bring technical expertise and market reach that will benefit cari - all . \u201d\na separate wanzl plant with administration and production is opened in china . the production areas in the leipheim plants ii and iv are expanded .\nengine company no . 19 on the nrhp since may 10 , 2010 . at 2813 pennsylvania ave . , se , washington , dc .\nthe company database \u201ckey to bavaria\u201d offers comprehensive information about bavarian export - orientated companies which operate in the 22 most important sectors in bavaria .\ne - commerce is booming . however , shops for food and near - food items are , and will remain , the main place for inspiration and entertainment , incorporating emotiveness , brand identity and an unlimited shopping experience . the wanzl shopfitting boxes lead the way in demonstrating a retail experience which strikes the perfect balance between the staging of the shop and product presentation . they create a unique and fresh brand identity for each store . for the first time , wanzl is also incorporating a till area in the design of the shop , developed by the company specifically for this purpose . convenience is another major topic in 2017 , and wanzl is calmly keeping up as a system partner , offering innovation and providing tasting stations that tempt customers to make purchases . the first updates from wanzl will be available before euroshop 2017 at uptrade . wanzl . com .\nthe sky is the limit for wanzl passengers ! the smooth - running and manoeuvrable luggage transport trolleys can accommodate suitcases and the like . as a systems supplier , wanzl is also the partner of choice for complete trolley management and trolley monitoring . passenger guidance systems steer passenger flows and ensure that passenger security checks at the airport gates are not only highly precise but also fast and tamper - proof . wanzl wishes you bon voyage !\nthe wanzl product portfolio contains a multitude of turnstiles , entrance and exit systems and customer guidance systems . the ideal solution for all individual requirements .\n, continues to strengthen its position in the north american shopping cart market through a number of strategic acquisitions and management enhancements . wanzl acquired the technibilt\nthe first \u201cconcentra\u201d shopping trolley with a fixed basket is patented . wanzl now employs 50 staff and achieves a turnover of dm 750 , 000 .\n1966 \u2013 as fast as self - service spreads , wanzl rapidly expands with it . 366 employees increase the turnover to over dm 14 million .\nsign with logo at the headquarters of social network company facebook in silicon valley , menlo park , california , november 10 , 2017 . ( )\njim orlando , managing director at omers private equity , commented \u201ccari - all has been an excellent investment and we are pleased to have completed the sale of cari - all to wanzl . we believe wanzl will be a good partner to lead cari - all\u2019s business and employees moving forward . \u201d\nnorth america is also home to 13 retailers with the highest turnovers in the world , which is why this market is extremely significant , wanzl said .\nwanzl have been awarded a 3 year sole supply and installation contract at london luton airport , making your passenger\u2019s visit a more comfortable and enjoyable experience .\nfeel at home with wanzl . as a system partner , wanzl supports the international hotel and catering industries \u2013 with housekeeping , front office , food + beverages and storage + shelving . for effective workflows and perfect guest services in customer - facing roles and for everything that goes on behind the scenes .\nxaver senior and junior tell of how it was not unusual for rudolf wanzl to appear in the workshop with a new material : \u201ci\u2019ve had an idea . . . ! \u201dthis spirit of innovation and the challenges associated with it were key drivers to xaver miller junior joining the company in 1979 and having stayed true to it to the present day . he now enjoys a role as head of department . as wanzl has always been associated with providing safe jobs , he was delighted when his son christian started his professional life at wanzl in 2007 . and christian is now just as well qualified as his father .\nwanzl is one of the world ' s leading companies for the development and manufacturing of luggage trolleys , passenger guidance systems and security products . airports worldwide appreciate wanzl ' s wide product range and level of service . as a system supplier wanzl offers a complete trolley management system including innovative software solutions , on - site assembly and comprehensive product training . 3 , 700 employees and seven production plants worldwide guarantee premium quality and state - of - the - art products .\nwanzl stands for dynamism , reliability and progress . we have been a recognised global leader with our shop solutions , retail systems , logistics + industry , airport + security solutions and hotel servicebusiness divisions for decades . wanzl solutions are always synonymous with exceptional quality , attractive aesthetics and distinctive design combined with optimum ergonomics .\nrepresentative wanzl middle east fze gold & diamond park dubai u . a . e . phone : + 971 4 341 8555 info @ urltoken www . urltoken\nharris williams & co . advises cari - all group inc . in its sale to international buyer wanzl metallwarenfabrik gmbh | news | harris williams & co .\nwanzl stands for dynamism , reliability and progress . we have been a recognised global leader with our shop solutions , retail systems , logistics + industry , airport + security solutions and hotel service business divisions for decades . wanzl solutions are always synonymous with exceptional quality , attractive aesthetics and distinctive design combined with optimum ergonomics .\n2005 \u2013 the wanzl shopfitting team consists of 400 employees in europe in the departments sales , marketing , cad - design , construction , production and project management .\n10 cloverfield lane is a 2016 american science fiction horror thriller film , directed by dan trachtenberg ( in his directorial debut ) . this photograph is for editorial use only and is the copyright of the film company and / or the photographer assigned by the film or production company and can only be reproduced by publications in conjunction with the promotion of the above film . a mandatory credit to the film company is required . the photographer should also be credited when urltoken credited when known .\na former sign for the legacy silicon valley software company sun microsystems is visible on the back side of the main sign for social network facebook , which occupies office space formerly belonging to sun microsystems , at the headquarters of social network company facebook in silicon valley , menlo park , california , november 10 , 2017 . ( )\naidaperla will cruise the mediterranean with more than 900 wanzl trolleys on board from summer of this year wanzl is sailing with the aidaperla , the twelfth and newest member of the aida cruises fleet . from july , the aidaperla will depart from palma , mallorca and barcelona on seven - day tours o . . . | \u00bb further reading\nabout cari - all group cari - all is the leading manufacturer and distributor of shopping carts to the north american retail market . the company\u2019s products and services are offered under the technibilt , cari - all , and rondi brand names . the company markets shopping carts , shelving , and backroom equipment sold in the united states under the technibilt brand . in canada , all of the company\u2019s shopping cart products are sold under the cari - all brand . for further information visit : urltoken or urltoken .\nthe wanzl family of founders itself , which has been moulding the company over the course of generations , also writes a piece of living company history for the miller family . father ( xaver , 78 ) , son ( xaver junior , 52 ) , and grandson ( christian , 26 ) ; this family from kirchheim were born into different times and circumstances , but have one thing in common : how did this happen ? happy accidents , sticking together , and wanzl as a guarantee of a safe workplace \u2013 all of these elements play a role . on april 19 , 1960 , the senior of the family started working in the former \u201ccheese kitchen\u201d of a dairy in kirchheim ,\ninventory differences represent a major problem for retail dealers . wanzl can help you to reduce your stock losses for the long term with the help of future - proof systems .\nnew york - june 10 : person visits dunkin donuts shop on june 10 , 2013 in new york . the company is the largest coffee and baked goods franchise in the\nyorktel is an eatontown , new jersey - based video managed services company that provides professional services for the assessment , design , integration , and management of video and audio communications . the company is recognized for its expertise in video interoperability , cloud solutions , and managed services , as well as for providing high performance legacy video systems to large organizations .\n< b > vik lounge chair < / b > is a gorgeous project designed by arian brekveld for the dutch design company spectrum . a light metallic pipe frame supports its \u2026\nestablished in 1999 , eemagine gmbh is a certified solution and system provider for the medical industry . the berlin - based company follows an integrated development strategy . focusing on the neurocare and neuroscience market , the company provides highly innovative products . eemagine offers effective solutions that are tailor - made to meet the diverse needs of medical diagnostic , communication interfaces along with application software . the company has a great deal of experience in the field of medical technology with competence across all related fields of innovation and product design . the company develops clinical application software with complex use cases as well as interactive visualization . offering a modern software structure as a skeleton solution for medical projects , eemagine customizes it with the needed algorithms while displaying functionality . the company\u2019s manufacturing service for electronic and mechanical components usually involves 3d design , tooling , prototyping , as well as planning , process engineering , documentation and testing .\nclosely connected to focus is a deep value chain . one of the modern buzzwords of the last 20 years has been & apos ; outsourcing & apos ; . while many companies are proud to have delegated a lot of their production to others , the hidden champions have a very strong anti - outsourcing attitude when it comes to their core competencies . an example is wanzl , world leader in shopping carts and airport baggage carts :\nwe produce all parts ourselves , based on the quality standards we define .\ncarts at airports all over the world are made by wanzl . obviously the airport authorities are willing to pay the high price of wanzl . even narita airport has carts made by wanzl . they look like a simple product but the quality is extraordinary . the roots of this superior performance lie in the fact that wanzl retains total quality control by making everything on its own .\nthere are now 1 , 400 self - service shops , openings are increasing rapidly . by now , the 74 employees at wanzl help to generate a turnover of dm 1 million .\ntourists gather and take photographs outside the sign for facebook at the headquarters of social network company facebook in silicon valley , menlo park , california , november 10 , 2017 . ( )\ntoronto , ontario - ( january 17 , 2012 ) - omers private equity , the private equity arm of the omers worldwide group of companies , and a consortium equity group , including the caisse de d\u00e9p\u00f4t et placement du qu\u00e9bec , have sold cari - all group inc . ( together with its affiliates , \u201ccari - all\u201d or the \u201ccompany\u201d ) to german based cart manufacturer wanzl metallwarenfabrik gmbh ( \u201cwanzl\u201d ) . founded in 1969 , cari - all is the leading manufacturer and distributor of shopping carts , shelving and backroom equipment to retailers across north america .\nthe focus is on digital data with wanzl connect , because experiencing the customer journey through the shop requires data acquisition that is on a par with the online players . wanzl ' s smart rfid - enabled shopping trolleys provide precise figures , allowing retailers to adjust the store in the most appropriate way to increase customer loyalty and to bring cash into the tills . digital technologies connect mobile terminals for shopping lists , self - payment and indoor navigation . if customers shop online , wanzl logistics solutions for home delivery really keep things moving with the \u201cpicks per hour\u201d .\nwanzl uses cookies to continuously improve the website and optimize its design . by continuing to browse this website , you agree to the use of cookies read more . . . [ x ]\nwanzl provides attractive system solutions with electronic article security for stores with high security requirements . always perfectly tailored to your requirements and store format . for effective protection of your goods and revenue .\nwanzl has enjoyed great success in the passenger handling sector and now supplies almost all major uk airports with a range of high quality baggage handling trolleys along with an extensive range of services .\nman se is a germany - based engineering group . the company is active within two business areas , which are divided into four main divisions : commercial vehicles business area consisting . . .\nmultipond is the sales and service division of the german based manufacturing company atoma which has been established since 1946 . the first automatic weighing system for the packaging industry was l . . .\nkleemann gmbh has been developing and building crushing and sifting systems for the natural stone and recycling industries for around 100 years . the company ' s decades of process expertise in . . .\ntiger made history in the early 1980s when mr . m . y . chang , chairman founded tiger company to manufacture service trolley that were quickly sought after the best restaurants and hotels .\nthe 1952 signature chair designed by late danish cabinetmaker frits henningsen has been put back into production by furniture company carl hansen & s\u00f8n . read the full story on urltoken # design # furniture\nzioneyez is a company that aims to create the latest products in video recording technology . zioneyez releases this product under the name eyez , which is a set of glasses that records video .\nbayern international is an export - promotion company of the free state of bavaria for small and medium - sized bavarian companies as well as for the marketing of bavaria as a business location .\nfor clive jury , managing director of wanzl shopfitting uk , superquinn is a key premium client in ireland . and the fact that the company selected wanzl as its shopfitting partner is perfect proof of wanzl shopfitting ' s potential and range of ideas .\ntogether with our commercial agency in ireland , rocklyn engineering , we were able to show the superquinn team just how diverse our range of products and services is . until then , our contacts at superquinn were not aware of the variety of products and services that we offer . in retrospect , i ' m not exaggerating when i say that the usual response to our suggestions is , \u2018i didn\u2019t realise you could do that ! \u2019 . \u201d initial consultations were held after a roadshow organised by wanzl took place in the netherlands , north germany , luxembourg and belgium , among other places . the co - workers in charge at superquinn witnessed some of the most innovative store designs and display solutions in europe .\n$ 10 , 000 kelly , chicago , from the old judge series ( n172 ) for old judge cigarettes . publisher : issued by goodwin & company ; artist : photographer c . h .\nsince 1961 - the year of the establishment of erwin sander elektroapparatebau gmbh \u2013 the company is owned and managed by the families sander and meng \u2013 meanwhile in the third generation . . . .\nsince omers private equity acquired cari - all in 2005 , the company has strengthened its position in the north american cart market through a number of strategic initiatives , including bolstering the management team , improving operational efficiencies and growing through acquisition . in the first quarter of 2011 , the company acquired tote cart , which expanded its customer base and further enhanced its leadership position in the market .\nscli saunier . org based in roanne is a company specializing in the transport , storage and shipping of furniture and fittings , management and distribution of furniture throughout france and europe . we . . .\nthanks to our passion for trendsetting innovations and consistent excellence in service , the wanzl product has come to be a definitive symbol of longevity , safety , durability , reliability , class and superior german quality .\nwanzl has also pioneered remanufactured products for retail in the uk , where the \u2018reviva\u2019 brand is well - established as the cost - effective and environmentally responsible alternative to new steel and wire - based equipment .\nwanzl w ( 2008 ) pyrosol\u2014a process for coal hydrogenation . in : schmolfeld j ( ed ) die veredhung und umwandlung von kohle . dgmh , hamburg , isbn 978\u20133\u2013936418 - 88 - 0 , pp 687\u2013691\nthe company pesch marinescheinwerfer was founded in 1970 by mr . hans - peter pesch . starting with the development and production of electronic measurement devices , the focus was quickly laid on the pro . . .\nthe wanzl coffee station was developed for the widest range of uses . it has succeeded in combining aromas and freshness with maximum flexibility and mobility . it can be extended and altered to suit individual customer needs .\nthe company also has a facility in montreal , canada , for plastic production for shopping trolley components ( castors , etc . ) ; as well as production for third - party customers on a small scale .\nthe innovative product range makes the personnel ' s work easier and the guests ' stay more comfortable . wanzl , with headquarters in germany , currently has over 4 . 200 employees and operates subsidiaries and commercial agencies worldwide . this international presence underlines the company ' s philosophy of being present on - site for the customer , no matter the location , and of supplying individual and sophisticated solutions to satisfy every need on request .\nwhich had been hurriedly converted into a workshop . in a very small space , twelve co - workers ensured that metal wire was perfectly soldered , and \u2013 following processing with silver solder in a traditional hard soldering process \u2013 indestructible . since then , wanzl has continuously developed and expanded , resulting in today\u2019s highly automated plant 3 in kirchheim : co - workers took the approach of sticking together through all those years . this was a matter of course as everyone knew everyone in the village of kirchheim ; but it was also because the millers valued the passion with which rudolf wanzl dedicated himself to the company 365 days a year , without pause .\na company of horsemen . artist : battista franco ( italian , venice ca . 1510 - 1561 venice ) ; medium : etching ; dimensions : sheet : 10 13 / 16 x 16 13 / 16 in .\new group gmbh , along with its subsidiaries , engages in the breeding of egg layer genetics . the company focuses on supplying genetic material for the poultry industry . it also engages in the fields of . . .\nthe company strategy and control centre is in oelde , where we have a strong innovative focus and the highest level of quality awareness . the know - how for over 2500 processes and procedures makes g . . .\nharris williams & co . , a preeminent middle market investment bank focused on the advisory needs of clients worldwide , announces that cari - all group inc . ( cari - all ) , a leading manufacturer and distributor of retail shopping carts , shelving systems , and backroom storage equipment has been acquired by international strategic buyer wanzl metallwarenfabrik gmbh ( wanzl ) . cari - all was a portfolio company of omers private equity and the caisse de d\u00e9p\u00f4t et placement du qu\u00e9bec . the transaction closed on january 17 , 2012 and was led from the firm\u2019s boston office . harris williams & co . acted as the exclusive advisor to cari - all and its shareholders .\nsince 2011 , wtw is a company of the xylem group , which operates worldwide in its core business of water . xylem has set a goal to contribute to the improvement of water management with innovative solut . . .\n1949 \u2013 self - service begins to conquer germany with wire products from the leipheim - based company . the first self - service shop in hamburg provides its customers 20 \u00abpick - up\u00bb shopping trolleys and 40 shopping baskets .\ni enjoyed my time with wanzel and learnt many skills . i would be a great asset to any future employer because of my hard work ethic and skills i ' ve learnt whilst working for wanzel . great company .\na store that is customer friendly for all generations and offers needs - based service delivers competitive advantages , clear profiling and thus greater customer loyalty and satisfaction . wanzl offers practical tools for shopping that is customer friendly for all generations\nso take a little time and immerse yourself in our short stories . we truly believe that this extraordinary opportunity will enable you to learn the ins and outs both of what we do , and of our special wanzl dna \u2013\nnewtownabbey , northern ireland . 30 jan 2014 - the cast of ' the bible , the complete word of god ( abridged ) ' by the reduced shakespeare company ( william meredith ) credit : stephen barnes / alamy live news\nas is right and proper : our modern fish processing company is directly located at the seaside , at the jadebusen in wilhelmshaven . here we produce 1 , 3 million fish meals \u2013 per day ! with creativi . . .\nlt . gen . scott williams , commander 1st air force , speaks with new york city fire fighters assigned to engine company 10 and ladder company 10 during a leadership trip to the city may 31 , 2017 . scott and his airmen are responsible for ensuring the skies over north america are safe and preventing an attack like that on 9 / 11 . ( u . s . air force photo by staff sgt . julio a . olivencia jr . )\nwanzl has held a minority stake in the us group since mid - 2006 . after more than five years of co - operation , it has increased its stake to 100 % . the deal took effect from 17 january 2012 .\nthe wanzl creative center is opened and a branch is founded in india . there is also an increase in\nnon - food\nshopfitting , due to the integration of unseld , a shopfitting firm with an efficient joiner workshop .\namericans know tengelmann group best through its stake in a & p ( great atlantic & pacific tea company ) supermarkets . but the 300 a & p stores are only a tiny part of tengelmann , a big europe . . .\nblickle is one of the world ' s leading producers of wheels , castors and rollers . the company stocks over 30 , 000 different products . the wheels , castors and rollers can be used in all kinds of . . .\none in four german citizens is already over the age of 60 , and by 2030 as many as one third will have reached this milestone . as a company we therefore believe we should be setting our sights on meeting the needs of this target group . at wanzl we have been quick off the mark in reacting to this development . in addition to our standard shopping trolleys , we also offer smaller secondary trolleys featuring shopping baskets with a volume of under 100 litres .\none does not become and stay world market leader by imitation , only by innovation . innovation starts with spending for research and development . r & d spending of the hidden champions is twice as high as in the average industrial company .\nthe company globus handelshof st . wendel gmbh was founded in 1970 , but the origins date back to the early 19th century . that said it all began in 1820 , when the 19 - year - old franz break . . .\nthe wanzl uk group offers a wide range of products and services to uk retailers including some of the largest supermarket chains , diy and fashion multiples , the cash \u2018n carry sector , departmental stores and a variety of specialist and independent retailers .\nat inter airport europe in munich ( 11 to 14 october ) in hall b5 , stand 1270 , wanzl will be presenting its innovations for the airport sector , including the one - of - a - kind\nbutler\nvending unit .\nwanzl offers a high - quality range of chambermaid trolleys for housekeeping so that everything behind the scenes runs like clockwork . the trolley versions are equipped with the innovative fifth castor and can be easily and nimbly moved and controlled . a housekeeping innovation and at the same time an alternative to the previously familiar chambermaid trolley is the hotel - max cartless system from wanzl . the housekeeping range also includes a large selection of handcarts , transport trolleys as well as coat racks and luggage stands .\nsince its foundation in 1947 , wanzl has become a strong brand bringing ground - breaking innovations to all aspects of convenient shopping and selling . trolleys , baskets , tables , stands and displays , lockers , guidance and security systems , trolley shelters\na similar approach will be adopted for naco ' s consultancy contracts with king khaled international airport and king fahd international airport . the company has been employed to help determine the technical and strategic guidelines for future improvements and expansions to the airport .\na hidden champion is a company that belongs to the top three in its global market or is number 1 on its continent , has less than $ 5 billion in revenue and is little known to the general public . to give an example : 80 % of all smart cards in the world and more than 50 % of all mobile phones including the iphone are held together by the adhesives of delo . delo makes special adhesives for electronic applications . tetra is the world leader in food for ornamental fish with a 60 % global market share . belfor , an industrial service company , is a world leader in the removal of water , fire and storm damages . it is the only company that provides these services around the world .\nchasewind co . , ltd . is an innovative design company that aims to provide the best smart sport and healthcare devices . they are currently designing cycling smart glasses which provides a hud interface , health management software , video streaming and cloud services .\nwanzl ltd takes its responsibilities under the modern slavery act 2015 seriously . we are working with our employees , supply chain and labour providers to identify all risks and ensure processes are in place for the identification and eradication of modern slavery in all its forms .\nking abdulaziz international airport in jeddah opted for the wanzl travel 300 bl model : 3 , 500 luggage trolleys guarantee convenient luggage transport in the various terminals . due to the many different requirements of the terminals , some of the trolleys have been fitted with a wanzl travelator castor at the front . for the purpose of continuous maintenance and inventory monitoring , rfid has been incorporated into these luggage trolleys as well . airport scooter collection devices support the service with regard to clearance , transport and provision of the luggage trolleys .\nas a high - performance and value - oriented family company , as well as a quality leader , our name is our guarantee that we will contribute to the success of our customers with ideas , creativity and service \u2013 both now and in the future .\nto give an example : delo makes special adhesives for electronic applications . eighty percent of all smart cards in the world and more than 50 % of all mobile phones including the iphone are held together by adhesives made by delo . tetra is the world leader in food for ornamental fish with a 60 % global market share . belfor , an industrial service company , is a world leader in the removal of water , fire and storm damages . it is the only company that provides these services around the world .\nin addition to securing a majority share of the uk trolley market , wanzl has made great progress towards achieving its ambition to be the leading uk retail shop solutions provider through volume contracts with some of the largest uk retailers for bespoke shopfitting , shelving and display solutions .\nwanzl transport solutions have also been in use in airports all over the world for many years , where they are valued by travellers for their convenience . a further focus is the hotel service division , which offers an extensive product range for the hotel and catering trade .\nwanzl . the name stands for an international agenda . for attractive product presentation . for on - the - spot selling . for effective logistics processes . for security in sensitive areas . always highly attuned to the customers ' needs , offering a global first class service . you are aware that the world changes on a daily basis . but we know that wanzl is a driving force in shaping these changes , and one that is full of enthusiasm , commitment and innovative strength . and we offer all this as your international partner and service provider .\nleading manufacturer of shopping carts , with more than 60 years of experience . technibilt is committed to providing customers with the highest quality products and benchmark customer service . technibilt joined the wanzl family of companies in 2012 and is the world leader in shopping cart production , located in\nwith 18 decks and space for 3 , 300 passengers , the 300m - long aidaprima is the new flagship of rostock - based cruise line aida cruises . wanzl has been on board since the aidaprima moored in its home port of hamburg for the first time in april .\nas an owner - managed , family company in its third generation , with over 4 , 900 employees , global production sites and sales outlets , our customers benefit from a solid foundation with high flexibility and innovation as well as a corporate policy with long - term focus .\nalain michel , chairman of cari - all , said \u201cpierre arsenault and his management team have done an exceptional job navigating through a difficult retail environment in north america over the past several years , and the company has emerged from the recession in a much stronger position . \u201d\ni started work at 8am , spoke to the hgv drivers and told them what was being loaded and where they was going and which stop box they should be in for me to load their lorries . loading one lorry would take roughly around 1 hour . we would have about 19 lorries in one day . the finishing time would usually be at 5pm but we would often stay to make sure the job was done properly and safely , if we would stay later then we would finish around 7pm on average . working at wanzl , i learned about team work and good time keeping . the management at wanzl were friendly , polite and happy to help , as was my co - workers . working at wanzl was challenging on a day to day basis . i enjoyed working with my colleagues and the environment i was working in .\nwhat does the future look like for traditional retail around the world ? how are online and offline services connected to generate sales in shops and on the web ? # uptrade with wanzl uses its 1 , 400 m2 to present ideas that offer traditional retailers a real competitive edge .\nas a high - performance and value - oriented family company , as well as a leader when it comes to quality , our name is our guarantee that we will contribute to the success of our customers with ideas , creativity and service \u2013 both now and in the future .\nsoldiers from company e , 2nd battalion , 9th infantry regiment , 1st armored brigade combat team , 2nd infantry division , eat snacks and change socks at a rest point on camp hovey during the manchu mile , oct . 24 , 2013 . the soldiers marched for about 10 hours\nmore than 40 airmen toured the 9 / 11 memorial to reflect on the history - changing event and gain perspective on the air sovereignty and defense mission of 1st air force may 31 , 2017 . the senior noncommissioned officers toured the memorial , new york city fire departmentengine company 10 and ladder company 10 , and met with soldiers and airmen assigned to joint task force empire shield , which provides security to important locations across the city , during the trip . ( u . s . air force photo by staff sgt . julio a . olivencia jr . )\nu . s . army soldiers with company a , 3rd battalion , 7th infantry regiment , 4th infantry brigade combat team , 3rd infantry division observe an afghan national army clearing operation , oct . 10 , 2013 , at combat outpost sisay in tangi wardak , afghanistan , as an\nfis has been collecting information on over 135 , 000 companies in the sector since 1995 , showing them categorised by activity , country , species and other aspects in three languages . in the interest of the seafood community , please verify that your company and your data are correct . if in your company ' s listing you encounter information that is out of date , please accept our apologies and inform us immediately so that we can make the necessary changes . only companies subscribed to fis will be displayed to the general public , subscribers can view all companies .\nsolid handicraft has been a tradition at wanzl from the outset . this erstwhile craftsman ' s workshop has long since become a global group with a wide and varied product range with impressive production depth . our focus is on premium quality , new technologies , and innovative and functional design .\nedinburgh , uk . 10th aug , 2013 . the edinburgh festival fringe is the largest arts festival in the world and takes place every august for three weeks in scotland\u2019s capital city . scallywags theatre company : 10 august 2013 credit : stuart walker / stuart walker photography 2013 / alamy live news\nplanning activities effectively began in 2003 , meaning completion is currently scheduled for 2011 . dutch airport consultancy company naco has recently been involved with the master plan at king abdulaziz international airport . it also has ongoing involvement with the master plans at king fahd international airport and king khaled international airport .\nsmith & nephew plc is a british - based multinational medical equipment manufacturing company headquartered in london , united kingdom . it is an international producer of advanced wound management products , arthroscopy products , trauma and clinical therapy products , and orthopedic reconstruction products . its products are sold in over 120 countries .\naround 4 . 3 million passengers per year can now benefit from the first - class travel service provided by wanzl after recently delivering 365 travel 300 luggage trolleys to liverpool airport . on the move with a travel 300 around liverpool airport , you are guaranteed to meet john lennon \u2013 in the form of a bronze statue of the city\u2019s most famous son , which stands in front of the check - in area . named after the celebrated idol \u2013 liverpool john lennon airport ( lpl ) \u2013 based in the northwest of england , wanzl rolls to the liverpool beat and the rhythm of the beatles .\na marine with bridge company , 8th engineer support battalion , 2nd marine logistics group prepares to throw an m - 69 training grenade on a grenade range aboard camp lejeune , n . c . , sept . 10 , 2013 . service members with the unit used the m - 69s to prepare them\nthe effective store design by the wanzl team attracted attention , as did the proposed \u2018wire tech\u2019 display for wine and spirits .\nour installation teams have since been on site at four superquinn locations - knocklyon , portlaoise and blackrock in greater dublin and the waterford supermarket in the south - east of ireland , with the last store completed in march .\nfor the superquinn project , wanzl used a wide range of \u2018wire tech\u2019 gondolas with contoured wall solutions , among other things . the \u2018wire tech\u2019 system is complemented by high quality wood plank effect flooring , colour adjusted spotlighting and downlighting as well as timber pelmet finishes ."]}
{"id": 56580, "summary": [{"text": "saab automobile ab / \u02c8s\u0251\u02d0b / was a manufacturer of automobiles that was founded in sweden in 1945 when its parent company , saab ab ( soon to be saab ab ) ( listen ) , began a project to design a small automobile .", "topic": 8}, {"text": "the first production model , the saab 92 , was launched in 1949 .", "topic": 11}, {"text": "in 1968 the parent company merged with scania-vabis , and ten years later the saab 900 was launched , in time becoming saab 's best-selling model .", "topic": 31}, {"text": "in the mid-1980s the new saab 9000 model also appeared .", "topic": 25}, {"text": "in 1989 , the automobile division of saab-scania was restructured into an independent company , saab automobile ab .", "topic": 16}, {"text": "the american manufacturer general motors ( gm ) took 50 percent ownership with an investment of us$ 600 million .", "topic": 36}, {"text": "two well-known models to come out of this period were the saab 9-3 and the saab 9-5 .", "topic": 25}, {"text": "then in 2000 , gm exercised its option to acquire the remaining 50 percent for a further us$ 125 million ; so turning saab automobile into a wholly owned gm subsidiary .", "topic": 28}, {"text": "in 2010 gm sold saab automobile ab to the dutch automobile manufacturer spyker cars n.v. after struggling to avoid insolvency throughout 2011 , the company petitioned for bankruptcy following the failure of a chinese consortium to complete a purchase of the company ; the purchase had been blocked by the former owner gm , which opposed the transfer of technology and production rights to a chinese company .", "topic": 36}, {"text": "on 13 june 2012 , it was announced that a newly formed company called national electric vehicle sweden ( nevs ) had bought saab automobile 's bankrupt estate .", "topic": 34}, {"text": "according to \" saab united \" , the first nevs saab 9-3 drove off its pre-production line on 19 september 2013 .", "topic": 35}, {"text": "full production restarted on 2 december 2013 , initially the same gasoline-powered 9-3 aero sedans that were built before saab went bankrupt , and intended to get the automaker \u2019s supply chain reestablished as it attempted development of a new line of nevs-saab products .", "topic": 25}, {"text": "nevs lost its license to manufacture automobiles under the saab name in the summer of 2014 and now plans to produce electric cars based on the 9-3 under its own brand name . ", "topic": 8}], "title": "saab automobile", "paragraphs": ["a statement on the court ' s website said three saab companies had filed for bankruptcy : saab automobile aktiebolag , saab automobile tools ab and saab automobile powertrain .\nin 1989 the automobile division of saab - scania was restructured into an independent company , saab automobile ab .\n1989 the automobile division of saab - scania was restructured into an independent company , saab automobile ab . the american manufacturer\nswedish automobile said that youngman , having considered g . m . \u2019s position , \u201cinformed saab automobile that the funding to continue and complete the reorganization of saab automobile could not be concluded . \u201d\nzhejiang youngman lotus automobile and pang da automobile trade agreed to pay 100 million euros , or $ 140 million , for saab and its british unit , according to saab\u2019s parent company , swedish automobile .\nsaab convertible is a car produced by saab automobile ab . . . . more on wikipedia\nits modern version , beijing automobile works co ltd ( baw ) , was properly founded in 2001 and incorporates the original beijing automobile works as well as the first chinese automobile joint venture beijing jeep , beijing automobile assembly and foton .\ntags : bankruptcy litigation china general motors saab spyker zhejiang youngman lotus automobile co .\nurltoken \u2014covers any news to do with saab automobile - anywhere in the world .\ninvestor ab completes leveraged buyout of saab - scania , thereby becoming a joint owner of saab automobile .\nsaab automobile has proposed that the district court appoints swedish lawyer guy lofalk as administrator , who also was the administrator in the successful 2009 saab automobile reorganization . victor muller , ceo of swan and ceo and chairman of saab automobile , and the saab automobile management team will cooperate closely with the administrator to execute the reorganization plan . the voluntary reorganization process will cover saab automobile ab , saab automobile powertrain ab and saab tools ab . all other entities , including saab parts ab and all overseas entities such as saab great britain and saab cars north america , are excluded from the reorganization .\nin june of 2013 the swedish national debt office sold the assets of saab automobile ab to national electric vehicle sweden ab ( nevs ) and the receivers of the saab automobile bankruptcy estate signed a purchase agreement , which covers the main assets of saab automobile ab .\nsaab opel sverige ab ; saab cars holdings corp . ( u . s . a . ) ; saab great britain ltd . ; saab deutschland gmbh ( germany ) ; saab norge a / s ( norway ) ; saab automobile australia pty ltd ; saab france s . a . ; saab - ana finans ab ; saab denmark a / s ; saab japan inc ; saab canada inc . ; saab automobile in - vestering ab ; saab automobile schweiz ag ( switzerland ) ; saab korea .\nprincipal subsidiaries : saab opel sverige ab ; saab cars holdings corp . ( u . s . a . ) ; saab great britain ltd . ; saab deutschland gmbh ( germany ) ; saab norge a / s ( norway ) ; saab automobile australia pty ltd ; saab france s . a . ; saab - ana finans ab ; saab denmark a / s ; saab japan inc ; saab canada inc . ; saab automobile investering ab ; saab automobile schweiz ag ( switzerland ) ; saab korea .\nthe swedish ur best translates as original , and ursaab was the saab\u2019s first prototype automobile .\nnational electric vehicle sweden ( nevs ) , a joint venture between china ' s national modern energy holdings and the japanese fund sun investment , announced it had finalised its acquisition from bankruptcy administrators of the main assets of saab automobile , saab automobile powertrain and saab automobile tools .\nsaab and two subsidiaries filed with the district court in vanersborg , sweden , according to saab\u2019s parent company , swedish automobile . the parent company said it \u201cdoes not expect to realize any value from its shares in saab automobile , \u201d and that it \u201cwill write off its interest in saab automobile completely . \u201d\nnews about saab automobile ab , including commentary and archival articles published in the new york times .\nvictor mullerand his sports car company spykermissing opportunities to save saab automobile . saab automobile was sold to spyker cars n . v . in 2010 after a deal between spyker and then - current owner\u2026\nzeewolde , netherlands \u2014 swedish automobile n . v . ( swan ) announces that saab automobile ab and its subsidiaries saab automobile powertrain ab and saab automobile tools ab ( collectively saab automobile ) will file for voluntary reorganization today at 09 : 00 cet with the district court in vanersborg , sweden . swan and saab automobile are of the opinion that , considering saab automobile\u2019s current limited financial resources , a voluntary reorganization will entail the best preconditions for using existing resources in the most efficient way . the eventual purpose of the proposed voluntary reorganization process is to secure short - term stability while simultaneously attracting additional funding , pending the inflow of the equity contributions of pang da and youngman .\ngm ' s actions had the direct and intended objective of driving saab automobile into bankruptcy , a result of gm ' s . . . interfering with a transaction between saab automobile , spyker and chinese investor youngman that would have permitted saab automobile to restructure and remain a solvent , going concern .\na saab automobile car rolled off the assembly line for the first time in more than two years .\nand spyker cars nv today announced that they have finalized the deal for spyker to purchase saab automobile ab .\nvictor muller and his sports car company spyker missing opportunities to save saab automobile . saab automobile was sold to spyker cars n . v . in 2010 after a deal between spyker and then - current owner general motors .\nsaab automobile ab .\ninternational directory of company histories . . retrieved july 09 , 2018 from urltoken urltoken\ns stock . saab automobile thereby became 50 - 50 owned by investor and gm . against the backdrop of wallenberg\nsaab automobile ab .\ninternational directory of company histories . . retrieved july 09 , 2018 from urltoken urltoken\nsaab automobile ab v . general motors co . , no . 13 - 1899 ( 6th cir . 2014 )\ngm credit ab ; gm europe treasury company , ab ; gm worldwide purchasing sweden ab ; saab automobile investering ab ; saab opel sverige ab ; saab automobile australia pty ltd ; saab deutschland gmbh ( germany ) ; saab france s . a . ; saab automobili italia s . r . l . ( italy ) ; saab great britain ltd . ; saab cars usa , inc .\ngeneral motors purchases 50 percent interest in saab car division , which is reorganized as saab automobile ab , a 50 - 50 joint venture of gm and saab - scania .\nin an effort to promote these innovations , saab history has launched an entire section on the website devoted to saab automobile\u2019s innovations past and present .\nspyker acquires from saab automobile investering ab , a subsidiary of general motors ( \u201cgm\u201d ) , all the issued and outstanding ordinary shares in the capital of saab automobile a . b . ( \u201csaab\u201d ) for a consideration of usd 74 million ( \u201cpurchase price\u201d ) .\nnumber of markets : saab automobile ab is marketing and selling cars in more than 60 countries . the management group :\nthis site is not affiliated with swedish automobile or any other saab business . all trademarks recognised . content copyright \u00a9 2000\u20132018\nduring the last couple of years , the company has invested some 120m euros in saab automobile , mr muller says .\nin talladega 1986 and talladega 1996 projects saab automobile performed two endurance tests at the talladega superspeedway in alabama , usa .\n2 . \u201csaab automobile\u2019s global sales volume 1947 - 2007\u201d ( 2008 ) . web : www . saabhistory . com .\nto be competed for annually by national automobile clubs , racing three cars each that had been built of parts made in the respective countries . the automobile club de france organized the first\ngeneral motors purchases 50 percent interest in saab car division , which is reorganized as saab automobile ab , a 50 - 50 joint venture of gm and saab - s cania .\nthis lawsuit seeks redress for the unlawful actions gm took to avoid competition with saab automobile in the chinese market . gm ' s actions had the direct and intended objective of driving saab automobile into bankruptcy , a result of gm ' s tortiously interfering with a transaction between saab automobile , spyker and chinese investor youngman that would have permitted saab automobile to restructure and remain a solvent , going concern . the monetary value of the claim amounts to us $ 3 billion ( three billion us dollars ) .\nas security for the guarantee , saab had pledged the shares in subsidiary saab automobile parts ab ( parts ) and saab automobile tools ab ( tools ) . the debt office chose not to immediately realise the pledged shares , instead affording the trustees the opportunity to sell the entire saab group to a single buyer .\nsaab automobile ab v . general motors co . , no . 13 - 1899 ( 6th cir . 2014 ) : : justia\ntrollh\u00e4ttan , sweden : saab automobile today announced the appointment of former bertone and pininfarina designer jason castriota as its new design director .\ngeneral motors corporation ( gm ) purchases 50 percent interest in saab car division , which is reorganized as saab automobile ab , a 50 - 50 joint venture of gm and saab - scania .\nfor months , muller tried to pull off a rescue deal with various russian , middle eastern and chinese investors , including china ' s pang da automobile trade co . and zhejiang youngman lotus automobile co .\nwe owe it to our stakeholders and ourselves that justice is done and we will pursue this lawsuit with the same tenacity and perseverance that we had when we tirelessly worked to save saab automobile , until gm destroyed those efforts and deliberately drove saab automobile into bankruptcy .\nsaab automobile ab .\ninternational directory of company histories . . encyclopedia . com . ( july 9 , 2018 ) . urltoken\nsaab automobile ab .\ninternational directory of company histories . . encyclopedia . com . ( july 9 , 2018 ) . urltoken\ngeneral motors and koenigsegg group ab today confirmed details of a memorandum of understanding for the purchase of saab automobile ab that is intended to secure saab ' s future .\nsaab ' s very first car , the prototype saab 92001 , at the saab car museum .\n. saab began as an aircraft manufacturer , then launched automotive production in 1949 . its automobile operations became a division of saab - scania ab following the 1969 merger of saab ab and scania - vabis ab , a maker of trucks , buses , and diesel engines . saab automobile ab was officially formed in 1990 when general motors corporation purchased 50 percent of saab - scania\nvictor muller , ceo of spyker cars n . v . and chairman of saab automobile , said : \u201cthese figures show that saab automobile is firmly establishing itself as an independent car manufacturer and reflects the tremendous tenacity shown by all our employees and dealers in what has been an incredibly eventful year for saab .\nsaab automobile ab is a swedish premium car manufacturer . it was formed in 1945 when saab ab , \u201c svenska aeroplan ab ( aktiebolaget ) \u201d ( english : swedish aeroplane corporation ) , a swedish aerospace and defence company , commenced a project to design a small automobile .\n\u201ctrollh\u00e4ttan , sweden : spyker cars n . v . ( spyker ) announces that the intended sale of saab automobile property ab ( saab property ) is still uncertain and subject to the fulfillment of a number of additional conditions imposed by the european investment bank ( eib ) on saab automobile ab ( saab automobile ) , general motors ( gm ) , the swedish national debt office ( ndo ) and the swedish ministries of finance and enterprise . \u201d\nsince saab automobile is in receivership and hence incapable to contribute to the costs of litigation , spyker and saab automobile have entered into an agreement pursuant to which spyker will bear the costs of such litigation in exchange for a very substantial share of saab automobile ' s award when the proceedings are successful . spyker has secured the financial backing required to see the lawsuit through to the end from a third party investor .\nto purchase saab automobile ab . the transfer of ownership took place at 16 : 30 on february 23 . going forward saab automobile and spyker cars will operate as sister companies under the umbrella of the amsterdam euronext listed parent company spyker cars n . v . ( ticker symbol : spykr ) . this transaction secures the future of saab automobile and signals the start of an exciting new era for the iconic brand .\nin talladega 1986 and talladega 1996 projects saab automobile performed two endurance tests at the talladega superspeedway in alabama , usa . this year it is 30 years ago since saab 9000\u2026\nsaab automobile has struggled with its finances for months . production at its plant in the swedish town of trollhattan has been halted since april .\nhowever , automobile accidents carried a dramatically different meaning for the auto - fetishists in the 1973 novel crash .\nsaab prototype | w . saab prototypes & conceptcars | pinterest | cars , saab 900 and dream cars\nexercised its option to acquire the remaining 50 % for a further $ 125 million ; so turning saab automobile into a wholly owned gm subsidiary .\nchinese customers demand a premium electric vehicle , which we will be able to offer by acquiring saab automobile in trollhaettan ,\nhe added .\nsaab automobile , known as a historical leader in the hatchback segment of the automotive industry , has not offered a true hatchback model since 2002 .\ngeneral motors confirmed tuesday that the deal to sell its loss - making saab automobile unit in sweden was off , the new york times reported .\non december 15 , 1989 , general motors announced that it intended to buy 50 percent of saab scania ' s car business and to form a new company , saab automobile ab .\ngm , which operates in china in a partnership with state - run automaker saic motor corp . , late last year effectively blocked deals with two chinese investors , pang da automobile trade co . and zhejiang youngman lotus automobile .\nthe reorganization plan contains a blueprint of how saab automobile\u2019s management expects to improve saab automobile\u2019s business model with an emphasis on an independent , lean and competitive organization . many key elements of saab automobile\u2019s original business plan remain , as management believes the objectives of the overall strategy remain intact . through the roll - out of a fully rejuvenated product portfolio , partnerships with chinese firms pang da and youngman that will ensure access to the world\u2019s largest and fastest growing market , and a strong and global brand , saab automobile is well - positioned to realize its objective of becoming a viable independent premium car manufacturer .\ngeneral motors has owned saab automobile for the better part of 18 years this year , 50 % since 1989 / 1990 and 100 % since 2000 .\nauto red book offers 20 years of automobile and light truck identification and values containing 40 more models than our competition .\non june 13 , 2012 , it was announced that a newly formed company called national electric vehicle sweden ( nevs ) had bought saab automobile\u2019s bankrupt estate .\ntrollh\u00e4ttan . spyker cars n . v . today confirmed it has finalized the deal with general motors company to purchase saab automobile ab . the transfer of ownership took place at ( around 5pm ) on february 23 . prior to the close of the deal saab exited liquidation and control was reinstated to jan \u00e5ke jonsson , saab automobile\u2019s ceo , and his management team . going forward saab automobile and spyker cars will operate as sister companies under the umbrella of the amsterdam euronext listed parent company spyker cars n . v . ( ticker symbol : spykr ) . this transaction secures the future of saab automobile and signals the start of an exciting new era for the iconic brand .\nafter that , saab , swan and muller had nowhere to go , saying : \u201cafter having received the recent position of general motors on the transaction with saab automobile , youngman informed saab that the funding to continue and complete the reorganisation of saab could not be concluded . \u201d\nit is the hope of many that saab automobile usa will be referencing this post and of course , the poll results and associated comments with their advertising campaign .\nin a last bid for survival , saab had been trying in recent months to arrange an infusion of cash from chinese investors , including zhejiang youngman lotus automobile .\nfrom street cars and locomotives , to aircraft , automobiles , computers and missiles \u2014 that\u2019s just part of the history of saab \u2014 aeroplan aktiebolaget ( swedish aircraft company ) \u2014 makers of the saab automobile .\ndetroit \u2014 ally financial inc . \u2019s swedish subsidiary , gmac financial services ab , is a creditor of saab automobile ab and as such is taking the appropriate steps to protect ally\u2019s interests during saab\u2019s reorganization .\nwithout formal resolution from the administrators , however , it seems that , for the time being , british saab owners and saab dealers are in limbo . saab in sweden says the situation varies . saab automobile ab is not liable for warranties , according to a statement on december 19 .\nursaab \u2013 the name says it all . this was the original , prototypical saab automobile . it was built by a group of aircraft engineers\u2014and it kind of showed .\nas part of the reorganization filing , the court - appointed administrator will apply for the swedish state\u2019s wage guarantee scheme to allow wage payments to all saab automobile employees to be made . august salaries are expected to be paid within a short time frame following the court approval . with regards to outstanding debts to creditors , saab automobile will seek the support of its creditors for the reorganization process and is confident it will obtain this support , particularly because saab automobile aims at full redemption of outstanding debts .\nthe automobile red book has been producing comprehensive , accurate automotive guidebooks since 1911 . we ' ve been there through the ups and downs of the automobile business , fluctuations in our economy , and the best and worst times in our nation ' s history .\n1993 automatic clutch : the saab sensonic is offered on the saab 900 turbo .\non the face of it , swedish automobile has doubled its money , having agreed to sell saab for 100m euros after having bought it from general motors for 52m euros .\nchief prosecutor olof sahlgren has closed an investigation into saab automobile ' s former chief financial officer , karl g . lindstr\u00f6m , who was suspected of assisting in accounting fraud .\nvictor muller and his sports car company spyker missing opportunities to save saab automobile . saab automobile was sold to spyker cars n . v . in 2010 after a deal between spyker and then - current owner general motors . in 2012 , spyker filed a lawsuit against gm asking for us $ 3 billion in damages after gm had attempted to block the\nboth full - year sales and production were heavily influenced by events in the beginning of 2010 , as saab automobile emerged from liquidation and restarted production at its trollh\u00e4ttan - based plant at the end of march after a seven - week standstill . as the year proceeded , saab automobile continued to see sales momentum increase quarter by quarter in several key markets .\ns strategic maneuvers , saab automobile continued to lose money , recording a loss of us $ 848 million in 1990 , which translated into an alarming us $ 9 , 200 loss for each car sold . meantime , saab\nursaab was a compact , front - wheel drive , monocoque construction \u2013 a rare combination in the forties and the sort of departure from the norm that was only possible with aircraft manufacturers developing an automobile without any automobile design baggage . this is the sort of unconventional thinking that has come to typify saab ever since .\nzeewolde , the netherlands ( 26 january , 2010 ) \u2013 general motors company and spyker cars n . v , today confirmed the details of a binding agreement over the transfer of ownership of saab automobile ab of trollh\u00e4ttan , sweden . the transaction is expected to close in february and saab automobile will exit the orderly wind down process in line with that timetable .\nsaab is guided by its fundamental values . consequently , saab can never accept corruption .\nsaab automobile\u2019s roots date back to the 1937 establishment of aircraft manufacturer svenska aeroplan ab , which began making cars in 1947 . the auto business was split from the aerospace operations , now called saab ab , in the 1990s .\nsaab automobile , the pride of trollh\u00e4ttan , sweden , is no longer the company we long new and loved , but with many former engineers and staffers still working for the new chinese - financed firm of nevs [ new electric vehicle sweden ] , itself created from the holdings of the bankrupt saab automobile , there\u2019s hope that some of the old saab spirit may manifest itself in future four - wheeled products .\n, professional and amateur automobile sport practiced throughout the world in a variety of forms on roads , tracks , or closed circuits . it includes\non roads not built for the automobile , let alone racing , ultimately caused road races to decrease in number . a notable exception was the\n\u201ctrollh\u00e4ttan , sweden : spyker cars n . v . ( spyker ) announces that the intended sale of saab automobile property ab ( saab property ) is still uncertain and subject to the fulfillment of a number of additional conditions imposed by the european investment bank ( eib ) on saab automobile ab ( saab automobile ) , general motors ( gm ) , the swedish national debt office ( ndo ) and the swedish ministries of finance and enterprise . \u201d this was a concept car , the phoenix , that saab rolled out at the new york auto show last week : according to jason castriota , saab executive design director ( and new york native ) , \u201cthe phoenix establishes a new reference point for the future of saab product design .\nin 1 986 and 1996 saab automobile performed two endurance tests at the talladega superspeedway in alabama , usa . this year it is 30 years ago since saab 9000 were driven in the long run and 20 years ago since the saab 900 were driven in the talladega challenge .\npresently blue grass saab is an authorized saab parts and service center . saab parts ab never went through bankruptcy and oem saab parts are still produced and sold with a warranty .\nspyker nv has filed a complaint in the united states district court of the eastern district of michigan against general motors , on behalf of saab automobile , seeking us $ 3 billion in damages . the dutch automaker acquired saab [ \u2026 ]\nthe saab formula junior was a car built in 1960 by the swedish car maker saab .\nblue grass has a warm spot in its heart for saab vehicles and the saab brand .\nhe told reporters the $ 3 billion claim was based on what saab would have been worth if a deal with chinese firm zhejiang youngman lotus automobile co , or youngman , had gone ahead .\nless than two years after acquiring the carmaker saab , victor muller , its chief executive and the majority shareholder of the parent company swedish automobile , has hammered out a deal to sell it .\ngeneral motors corp . announced friday it will acquire a half - interest in the car - making operations of sweden ' s saab - scania ab aerospace and automobile group for $ 600 million .\n\u201cthe board of saab automobile subsequently decided that the company , without further funding , will be insolvent , and that filing bankruptcy is in the best interests of its creditors , \u201d it said .\nin june 2012 , the trustees made an agreement to sell the majority of assets in the bankrupt companies saab , tools and saab automobile powertrain ab to national electric vehicle sweden ab ( nevs ) . parts was not included in the sale .\nsaab began as an aircraft manufacturer , then launched automotive production in 1949 . its automobile operations became a division of saab - scania ab following the 1969 merger of saab ab and scania - vabis ab , a maker of trucks , buses , and diesel engines . saab automobile ab was officially formed in 1990 when general motors purchased 50 percent of saab - scania ' s passenger car business . the following year investor ab gained the other 50 percent interest following investor ' s leveraged buyout of saab - scania . in 2000 gm bought out investor ' s interest in saab , making the company a wholly owned gm subsidiary .\nat the new york automobile show of april 1958 , saab exhibited a car that they called the gran turismo 750 , a sporty and luxurious model that was pitched specifically at the growing us market .\nwith a new season upon us for saab automobile , particularly in the united states , i am optimistically curious as to how , what , where and when saab automobile usa will be deploying their advertising campaign for the new 2008 saab 9 - 3 . this model will be or already is available in dealerships in the united states , and the xwd ( cross - wheel drive ) option is supposed to be available for these models shortly thereafter .\ncastriota , 36 , now takes the lead role in design at saab , reporting directly to saab automobile ceo jan \u00e5ke jonsson . he and his design company will be responsible for exterior and interior design and will lead the design activities at saab as the brand renews and broadens its product range .\ngrand prix racing , automobile racing on closed highways or other courses somewhat simulating road conditions . such racing began in 1906 and , in the second half of the 20th century , became the most popular kind of racing internationally . from the beginning , grand prix racing was national and controlled by automobile manufacturers under\u2026\nsaab prototype | w . saab prototypes & conceptcars | pinterest | cars , volvo and dream cars\nsaab car museum - mr . saab , erik carlsson has passed away . . . | facebook\nsaab automobile president and ceo jan \u00e5ke jonsson added : \u201ci am very happy with all our achievements since saab automobile embarked on its journey as an independent car manufacturer . while exciting new cars like the 9 - 4x crossover vehicle and the long - awaited 9 - 5 sportcombi will go on sale this year , we also continue to expand our distribution network into important growth markets such as china and russia .\nparis \u2014 the owner of saab automobile finally threw in the towel monday , filing for bankruptcy after hopes of a life - saving investment from chinese investors collapsed in the face of opposition from general motors .\nrights statement : \u00a9 oliver , n . , & holweg , m . ( 2011 ) . who killed saab automobile ? : obituary of an automotive icon . edinburgh : edinburgh , university of edinburgh .\nin massachusetts , tesla simply opened for business without going through the legislature and then fended off a legal battle brought by the massachusetts state automobile dealers association .\nthe ever - expanding defective automobile air bag recall has now grown to include cars that aren ' t sold or made anymore - - saabs and saturns .\ngm bought 50 percent of saab in 1990 and the rest 10 years later . it decided to sell the brand in 2009 after the financial crisis and came close to closing it before swedish automobile , then called spyker cars , bought saab in january 2010 .\nsaab ' s name began as an acronym , saab , for svenska aeroplan aktiebolaget ( swedish aircraft company ) . as the name indicated , the company began by manufacturing aircraft . in 1946 it started exploring the possibility of manufacturing cars as well . in 1949 the saab 92 became the first saab automobile available to the public . the aircraft portion of saab , saab ab , later separated from the automotive manufacturer to form a second , fully independent company .\nsaab automobile is an international automobile company with its traditions firmly established in sweden . our background as an aircraft manufacturer has given us the broad - based foundation of technical expertise and innovative concepts which characterise the company just as much now as they did when it was originally established more than 50 years ago . this is precisely what typifies us in our role as car manufacturers\npart of the global saab group , saab defense & security usa develops , modifies and delivers saab ' s portfolio to u . s . customers .\ns oldest automobile manufacturers , as well as a respected producer of aircraft , missiles , and energy systems , saab - scania ab has faced significant challenges in the 1990s . in 1989 , as its inefficient automobile division continued to lose money , saab - scania entered into a joint venture with general motors corporation . the combined effort made important productivity improvements , but the company still sought to gain ground in the highly competitive global\nindeed , it was gm ' s intent by whatever means necessary to quash any financing or investment deal that could save saab from liquidation , because gm simply sought to eliminate saab from competition , particularly in the chinese automobile market ,\nthe complaint said .\nin early 2010 , the debt office issued a government guarantee to the european investment bank for a project loan to saab automobile ab ( saab ) . when saab went bankrupt in december 2011 , the debt office honoured the guarantee and redeemed the loan . in return , we received a claim of approximately sek 2 . 1 billion in saab ' s bankruptcy estate .\nsaabs united \u2014a saab based weblog that aims to cover every aspect of information related to saab automobiles .\nperhaps had saab engineers been more compliant saab would not have been sold during the general motors bankruptcy .\n[ \u2026 ] i think this section is a great start , so not only do i encourage you to visit it , i also suggest you visit saab history\u2019s saab \u201cinnovations\u201d section as well for a more complete listing of all of saab automobile\u2019s innovations through the ages . email this post print this post [ \u2026 ]\n. the company also sold saab automobile to dutch car maker spyker . currently , the company owns buick , chevrolet , cadillac and gmc . general motors recently sold its stakes in opel and vauxhall to psa group .\nthere has been a lot of news as of late and i have decided to just put up a poll to see what the general consensus of the public thinks about what general motors should do with saab automobile .\n1 . \u201cspyker cars n . v . : spyker cars n . v . ( including saab automobile a . b . ) reports its semi - annual report 2010\u201d . web : www . reuters . com .\nsaab automobile ab , a swedish premium car manufacturer , formed in 1945 when a swedish aerospace defense company began to design a small automobile . the first production model , the saab 92 launched in 1949 , sold 20 , 000 cars through the mid - 1950s . redesigned , re - engineered , and renamed the saab 93 in 1955 , the car gained an engine cylinder , going from two to three , and became the first with saab\u2019s trademark trapezoidal radiator grill . a station wagon , the 95 , joined the 93 in 1959 .\n[ \u2026 ] i ran a poll back on june 8th about general motors ownership of the saab automobile brand . the overwhelming majority of those that took the pole believed that it would be best for saab , if they were sold to another owner . [ \u2026 ]\nunlike most european and other countries , the united states has no single automobile racing body . the governing bodies noted above for various kinds of racing are members of the\nbeijing - branded suvs , once an iconic vehicle in china for their military styling , will make a comeback this year , beijing automobile works ( baw ) said .\njan \u00e5ke jonsson , ceo of saab automobile ab said : \u201cit has been a challenging 15 months for saab but our global organization has shown a fighting spirit that will serve us well going forward . the agreement with spyker cars has secured saab\u2019s future and will enable us to maximize the brand\u2019s potential through an exciting new product line - up with a distinctly saab character . \u201d\nlast year ' s successful acquisition of core technology from saab automobile ab , a swedish automaker owned by spyker cars nv , was said to accelerate baw ' s independent research and development capability by at least five years .\nsaab owners have a reputation for being fiercely loyal to their brand . but the recently announced bankruptcy of saab automobile has left its owners with feelings of uncertainly and a number of difficult questions about warranty issues , parts availability and the possible drop in value of their cars .\n\u2026coincided with the development of automobile sports . there was a class for motorcycles in many of the old town - to - town automobile road races , the paris - vienna race , for example . the de dion tricycle dominated the sport in 1897 , but two - wheelers like the werner soon set the stage for an entirely different form\u2026\nswedish automobile , formerly known as spyker cars , said the move would buy it time to receive funding from chinese investors , currently awaiting regulatory approval , and avoid bankruptcy .\n, france , and back , a distance of 1 , 178 km . the winner made an average speed of 24 . 15 kph . organized automobile racing began in the\nparis \u2014 saab automobile said friday that it had won a reprieve from collapse after two chinese carmakers agreed in principle to buy the ailing swedish automaker just hours before it faced court action that could have led to its liquidation .\nan automobile design project was started in 1945 with the internal name x9248 . the design project became formally known as project 92 ; the 92 being next in production sequence after the saab 91 , a single engine trainer aircraft .\nmore than a year after it last made a car , saab automobile of sweden was sold on wednesday to a group of chinese , japanese and swedish investors who plan to convert the company into a manufacturer of electric vehicles .\nsaab was losing $ 1 . 3 million a day during the ownership of victor muller ! \u2013 saab planet\nbmw\u2019s partnership with saab , announced last month , drew a large amount of positive press attention for saab .\nalthough the last new saab produced and sent to the united states was in 2011 , blue grass saab maintained a saab selling and servicing presence through july 2014 .\nsaab automobile has continues to prove that they are a leader when it comes to firsts in the industry . it is about time that these industry firsts and other innovations are best represented in an an easily accessible and intuitive format .\nwe collaborate with a range of different organisations . throughout the years , we have participated in a number of collaborative education projects together with , e . g . saab automobile , scania , foi and several municipalities and regional councils .\nsaab car museum and the saab car museum support association invites on saturday , october 8th to the open house at saab car museum to celebrate 30 years ago drove saab 9000 talladega talladega classic circuit in the united states .\nso , fortunately , bmw has better brand cache than gm but saab still needs to ensure that a saab both looks and behaves like a saab . saab needs to benefit from bmw equity without diluting its own equity .\nin 1948 , a company site in trollh\u00e4ttan was converted to allow automobile assembly and the project moved there , along with the car manufacturing headquarters , which has remained there since .\nafter a strong performance , retail sales in q4 2010 came in at 10 , 139 cars , up 32 % from q3 2010 . annual retail sales amounted to 28 , 284 cars . total saab automobile production in 2010 amounted to 32 , 048 units , compared to 20 , 905 units in 2009 ( up 53 % ) . saab automobile\u2019s financial results will be published on 25 march 2011 , as part of the annual results report of spyker cars n . v .\ncreative ability . the results speak for themselves . saab automobile has always been at the leading edge when it comes to design , performance and safety . our history is full of technical innovations which are now standard in the majority of cars\nduring victor muller\u2019s time of saab automobile company lost a total of $ 900 million , published in today\u2019s edition of the swedish daily dagens nyheter . this corresponds to approximately $ 1 . 3 million per day ! ( during 22 months )\nsaab started selling outside its homeland in 1960 , with sales of the saab 96 eventually reaching half a million .\nautomobile offers a rich and varied examination of the automotive universe in all its forms - delivered by our stable of first - class editors and freelance contributors and illustrated with vibrant photography .\nsaab toad , or paddan in swedish , was a development car saab made in 1966 to test out the new chassis , drive train and engine for the saab 99 .\nthe saab 98 project began just two years after the production of the saab 99 started . a new concept termed by saab as combi coup\u00e9 . saab 98 never went into production , but the combi coupe did as a 99 .\n50 - 50 joint venture of general motors corporation and investor ab incorporated : 1990 employees : 9 , 974 sales : skr 22 . 59 billion ( us $ 3 . 51 billion ) ( 1998 ) naic : 336111 automobile manufacturing ; 421110 automobile and other motor vehicle wholesalers ; 421120 motor vehicle supplies and new part wholesalers ; 522291 consumer lending ; 532112 passenger cars leasing\nbus . in 1924 scania - vabis decided to concentrate its efforts on the manufacture of larger trucks and buses , and in 1929 it discontinued automobile manufacture altogether . the company introduced its first\nrecently , national electric vehicle sweden ab ( nevs ) entered into a partnership with the dongfeng motor corporation to develop electric vehicles ( evs ) . now , the custodian of the saab automobile brand has announced its future plans , which [ \u2026 ]\n\u201cwhile the voluntary reorganization process will no doubt present us with a number of tough issues and decisions , i believe that saab automobile will emerge stronger from this process . the potential for saab automobile as a viable , independent premium car manufacturer is there , as shown by the rejuvenation of our product portfolio , approximately 11 , 000 orders and the conditional long - term funding already in place through the binding agreements with pang da and youngman that will give us access to the chinese market . \u201d\nin 1938 , the saab factory was built in trollhattan sweden . at this time , they were not an automobile manufacturer . with world war ii on the horizon , the royal swedish air force was in need of aircraft . on september 1 , 1939 war broke out and saab built bombers and fighters .\n1996 saab presents an active head restraint ( sahr , saab active head restraint ) that is in course of development and goes in production with the new saab 9 - 5 .\nsaab automobile production began in 1949 with 300 employees in the automobile division in trollh\u00e3\u00a4ttan . the first car , the saab 92 , was a revolutionary motor vehicle . it was powered by a two - cylinder , two - cycle engine , fitted at a 90 degree angle into a body which \u2014 for that time \u2014 used quite extreme aerodynamic styling . as all aircraft engineers use wind tunnels like a mathmatician uses his slide rule , they arrived at the body configuration through tests in aircraft wind tunnels .\ngeneral motors corp . said monday that it will pump more money into saab automobile and could obtain full ownership of the struggling swedish auto maker within three years . gm and saab co - owner investor each will put $ 262 million in loans into saab through 1997 . in addition , gm will receive an option to buy some or all of sweden - based investor ' s 50 % stake in saab in 1999 or 2000 .\nin 2012 , spyker filed a lawsuit against gm asking for us $ 3 billion in damages after gm had attempted to block the deals between spyker and chinese automaker youngman , who were investing in saab automobile . consequently , saab was forced to file bankruptcy in 2012 . spyker\u2019s claim was dismissed in june 2013 .\ncharles pickett , a senior curator at the powerhouse museum , edited cars and culture : our driving passions , which explores the automobile in australian literature , music , painting , advertising and film .\nthe saab 96 was also available as a station wagon ( estate ) version , sold as the saab 95 ( not to be confused with the later saab 9 - 5 ) .\nsaab clarion knowledgebase \u2014an overview of the factory mounted stereos in classic saab 900 ( my84 - 94 ) and saab 9000 ( my86 - 94 ) for the u . s . market\nthe american manufacturer general motors took 50 % ownership with an investment of $ 600 million , and then in 2000 exercised its option to acquire the remaining 50 % for a further $ 125 million ; so turning saab automobile into a wholly owned gm subsidiary .\nthe aim of developing new electric cars based on saab ' s proven technology is innovative and forward - looking . it fits in well with the existing research and development in the swedish automobile industry ,\nenterprise minister annie loeoef said in a statement .\nsaab automobile is a dynamic company which always makes human beings the focus of attention . this applies to everything from the way we design our cars to how we take care of our staff and deal with our customers . it is one of the reasons why the saab will always be far more than an exclusive car . a saab will also be synonymous with a powerful personality .\nsaab car museum saved : trollhattan municipality , the wallenberg foundation and saab ab shell out $ 4 . 15 million\nsaab\u2019s swedish parts division is a stand - alone company known as saab parts ab and holds and offers a large stock .\nsaab enthusiast , charles gould has recently written a rather detailed account of his \u201cbarn find\u201d acquisition of a 1962 saab 96 .\nurltoken \u2014custom saab logo ( griffin , scania , or saab text ) carpetted floor mats . many colors to choose from .\nthe saab 9 - 5 was an executive car produced by the swedish automobile maker saab automobile . the first generation 9 - 5 was introduced in 1997 as the replacement to the saab 9000 for the 1998 model year . at the time , the car represented a great leap forward for saab . in the united states , the 9 - 5 was introduced in the spring of 1998 , for the 1999 model year . on september 15 , 2009 , the second generation was presented at the frankfurt motor show and production began in june 2010 . it was the first saab to be launched under spyker cars ' ownership , even though it was developed almost completely under gm ' s ownership . . . . more on wikipedia\na shuffling of investors and the creation of a swedish automobile n . v . company ( swan ) failed to stave off bankruptcy . chinese automotive groups such as pang da and youngman bid for saab\u2019s remains and even made regular payments to saab to keep it alive throughout 2011 . with the european investment bank involved and the swedish government taking a back - seat role , saab lurched on .\nyou know saab make cars and you know some of the main players in our favourite little swedish carmaker . here\u2019s some of the stuff you may not know . with thanks to djup strupe . \u2014\u2014 saab automobile ab : short facts established as an independent company : january 1 , 1990 , following a joint venture agreement between saab - scania ab and general motors , announced december 15 , 1989 . as from january 28 , 2000 , saab automobile ab is wholly owned by gm . managing director : jan \u00e5ke jonsson head office : trollh\u00e4ttan , sweden no . of employees : 4 , 108 ( december 31 , 2008 ) no . of cars retailed 2008 :\nyesterday , at a saab viggen fb forum one of saab fans announced that he selling a very interesting and rare saab gadget . it is 1 : 18 scale radio controled 1993 saab 9 - 3 viggen , 27 or 40 mhz . produced by atc , marketed by brio through saab dealers ( saab part no 41229 ) and swedish supermarkets . the manufacturer of this interesting toy is\nin 1989 , gm entered a bidding war and ultimately purchased a 50 percent stake in what would become saab automobile ab , in december of that year . eleven years later , much to the chagrin of shareholders and industry analysts , gm bought the remaining stake for $ 125 million , while assuming the rest of saab\u2019s hefty debt .\ngm sold the technology rights of the pre - 2003 saab 9 - 3 and current 9 - 5 to baic in december 2009 . but spyker has bought access to all the existing ip rights , trademarks , facilities and other infrastructures of saab automobile \u2013 including the new 9 - 5 , which has now started production in trollhattan .\n\u201cfind your own road\u201d explicitly expresses saab\u2019s approach to designing cars , and also serves as a battle cry for many saab enthusiasts .\nwith fortunes fading everywhere , general motors said in december 2008 that it might sell or shutter the saab brand and in 2010 sold it to the dutch automobile manufacturer spyker cars nv . after struggling financially through 2011 , the company petitioned for bankruptcy after a chinese consortium failed to complete a purchase blocked by the former owner in opposition to a transfer of technology and production rights under the proposed purchase . in june 2012 , a newly - formed company , national electric vehicle sweden , announced that it had bought all saab automobile rights and assets .\nthe proposed voluntary reorganization will be a self - managed , legal process under swedish law headed by an independent administrator appointed by the court who will work closely with the saab automobile management team . as part of the process , saab automobile has formulated a reorganization plan , which includes a number of aspects aimed at lowering its cost - base and creating a viable , competitive and independent organization . this reorganization plan will be presented to creditors in more detail within three weeks of the filing , although this period could be extended by the court .\nsaab automobile ab is a swedish maker of passenger automobiles in the premium sector of the market . the company makes two lines of cars : the 9 - 3 , which comes in two - door , five - door hatchback , and convertible models ; and the 9 - 5 , which includes luxury sedan and station wagon models . considered a small automaker in the globalized auto industry of the late 20th century , saab produces about 125 , 000 cars each year , with most built at its factory in trollh\u00e4tten , sweden , where the company is also headquartered . the largest markets for saab automobiles are the united states , western europe , australia , japan , canada , and taiwan . saab began as an aircraft manufacturer , then launched automotive production in 1949 . its automobile operations became a division of saab - scania ab following the 1969 merger of saab ab and scania - vabis ab , a maker of trucks , buses , and diesel engines . saab automobile ab was officially formed in 1990 when general motors corporation purchased 50 percent of saab - scania ' s passenger car business . the following year investor ab gained the other 50 percent interest following investor ' s leveraged buyout of saab - scania ."]}
{"id": 56589, "summary": [{"text": "the link piano and organ company was an american manufacturer of pianos , orchestrions , fotoplayers , and theatre pipe organs .", "topic": 4}, {"text": "during the early 1900s , george t. link was managing a small firm named shaft brothers piano company , which manufactured and sold pianos to the automatic musical company of binghamton , new york .", "topic": 39}, {"text": "when the automatic musical company went bankrupt about a decade later , george 's son , edwin a. link , sr. , became employed by the creditors to go to binghamton and operate the company .", "topic": 0}, {"text": "the links , with their two sons , george and edwin jr. , moved from huntington , indiana to binghamton that same year .", "topic": 24}, {"text": "edwin sr. was successful at turning the company around , and later purchased the company from the creditors , then changing the name to the link piano company .", "topic": 36}, {"text": "for a period of time , the business primarily focused on making player pianos and orchestrions .", "topic": 24}, {"text": "the star theater , which was the oldest movie house in binghamton , was the first to use the link automatic piano to provide music for its silent films .", "topic": 11}, {"text": "as larger and more elaborate movie theatres were built , and more versatile organs were demanded , the company began manufacturing theatre pipe organs .", "topic": 11}, {"text": "at this time , the company 's name was expanded to the link piano and organ company .", "topic": 36}, {"text": "the company produced about 130 theatre organs , before going out of business around 1932 .", "topic": 11}, {"text": "ed link used the bellows technology from the automatic piano in his link trainer flight simulators . ", "topic": 3}], "title": "link piano and organ company", "paragraphs": ["compliments of the smith american organ and piano company : 531 tremont street , boston , mass .\ncompliments of the smith american organ and piano company : 531 tremont street , boston , mass .\nhome prints compliments of the smith american organ and piano company : 531 tremont street , boston , mass .\ncompliments of the smith american organ and piano company : 531 tremont street , boston , mass . : : prints\npipe organ rolls : link also made pipe organ music rolls for the company ' s\nlink c sharpe minor unit organ .\nthese music rolls have a completely different tracker scale than do the coin pianos rolls , and include many tracker holes for controlling various ranks of pipes . link pipe organs and rolls are not included in the link piano company database . these rolls are generally labeled as endless - roll self - playing organ music for link orchestral pipe - organ . a man by the name of roberts arranged link organ rolls along with bill sabin . at least some of the self - playing organ music was shown as\nimprovised by william d . sabin .\nsmith american organ company - - pictorial works . children in advertising - - pictorial works .\nthe senior ed liked what he saw , for he purchased the firm , changed the name to the link piano company ( later the link piano and organ company ) , and from then until the firm went under in the late 1920 ' s proceeded to ship their instruments all over the united states .\nabout this time , the unit theater organ began to appear in the larger motion picture theaters in place of piano accompaniment . and , in 1914 , the link company built its first automatic theater pipe organ . this consisted of a piano with the keyboard attached to two cabinets containing four ranks of organ pipes and a four - roll automatic player . the piano could be played manually , or the whole combination could be controlled by buttons from the film operator ' s booth .\ncentral southern new york state might be called the birthplace of modern organ building . for centuries pipe organs were used only for church and concert work . it took the inventive ideas of robert hope - jones , owner of an organ building company in elmira , ny , to free the organ from its bondage as a solemn church instrument and start it on its way to becoming the modern unit orchestral theater organ .\nthe frank beeman organ company of binghamton was probably the oldest in this area . although not parlicularly successful in the theater organ field , the company was one of the outstanding builders of church organs , to which it applied some of the new techniques developed through hope - jones ' pioneering .\nover the next 18 months , link worked in his father ' s piano and organ factory ' s basement to create a machine that could mimic the experiences of flying an airplane without ever leaving the ground . link applied the principles he had mastered in building fine organs to the design of his new flight training device . the pilot trainer ' s stubby wooden cockpit fuselage was mounted on organ bellows that link had borrowed from his father ' s piano factory . an electric pump drove the organ bellows that allowed the trainer to bank , climb and dive as a pilot operated the controls in the cockpit .\nin march of 1916 the link piano company had an orchestral organ on display . the organ as described ,\nis entirely automatic in its operation , three tracker - boards being provided so that the pictures may be followed accurately at all times . one of the most important features of this instrument is the fact that the person operating it may be located in another part of the theatre , a set of push - buttons enabling the operator to control the three tracker - boards at will .\nby the 1920s link marketed a line of unified , electro - pneumatic theatre organs , which were marketed nationwide through distributors , but were never important in the music trade . these pipe organs were manufactured mainly for the mortuary and theater trade , although some were made for private home use as well , and were marketed under the name\nlink c sharpe minor unit organ .\nby the mid 1920s the link piano and organ company had expanded its coin piano line and was turning out about 300 coin operated pianos and a dozen or more theater pipe organs per annum .\nback in huntington , indiana , during the early 1900 ' s , shaft brothers piano company , a small company , headed by george t . link , was manufacturing and selling pianos to the automatic musical company of 183 - 185 water street , binghamton . this company went into receivership in 1910 , and mr . link ' s son , edwin a . link , was designated by the creditors to go to binghamton to operate the company . the links with their two sons , george t . link and edwin a . link , jr . , moved from huntington to binghamton that same year . mr . link , sr . , operated the company very successfully for several years and later purchased it from the creditors . he changed the name to the link piano company . during this period , the business consisted chiefly in the manufacture of various models of automatic pianos or coin pianos ( presently known as nickelodeons because they were coin - operated ) , extremely popular in the ice cream parlors and bars of the day .\ncharles wellman was an early piano roll arranger for automatic musical company , who in the 1908 binghamton city directory was listed as a musician , and in the 1915 directory was listed as a\nmusic cutter .\nhis stint as arranger and / or\nmusic cutter\nwas apparently before and during the formative days of ray deyo ' s association with the automatic musical company , and later its successor , the link piano company .\nautomatic musical company endless rolls : automatic musical company rolls are the predecessor to the link rx and c type music rolls , and they both used the same basic note scale and tracker bar layout . link rx and c rolls will play on an automatic musical piano , and vice versa , however there are some minor differences . early automatic musical company rolls do not use the expression controls ( tracker holes # 1 and # 2 ) commonly encoded into late automatic musical rolls and all link rx and c rolls . expression in the early automatic musical company instruments was limited to piano soft and sustaining pedals . it is unknown whether automatic musical company cut music roll on premises , or not , but it is known that at least some of the early rolls were arranged and cut by the u . s . music company , chicago , illinois .\nclick here for a facsimile link piano company instruction sheet . this instructional information on the use and care of link coin pianos consists of the text from an original link flyer that has been re - set in a similar type font and formatted to closely resemble the original document . the textual information is courtesy of dana johnson .\ned ' s funeral services were private for the family , but his importance in the community required greater in the way of a means for individuals to pay their respects , so ' two memorial services were held in the sears - harlcness ' hall where the organ resides - one on a saturday for employees of the link company , and one on sunday for friends of the family . at each service , there were remarks by a local clergyman , comments about ed ' s life by one of his close friends , and then - of all things , a theatre organ recital by searle wright who is a professor of organ in the music school of the state university of new york , a man who actually had received his first lesson at age 12 on the organ from ed himself , and on that very same organ !\nthere is some confusion as to the final close - out sale of the link piano company assets . the 1932 binghamton city directory lists both the link piano company and aviation school at the water street building . referring to the article mentioned above in the november - december , 1932 , issue of the presto it is stated that all factory contents had been liquidated . but did this refer to the assets of both the link piano company and the aviation school , or just for the link piano company ? perhaps substantiating that a liquidation sale did occur within 1932 is something in the writing ' s of the late lyle martin , whereupon he observed that link music roll rx15416 had a deo label on the box and it had tunes from late 1932 . if ray deyo began perforating music rolls under his own name by late 1932 then he must have acquired one of the link roll perforators when the link piano company plant was closed out , or maybe a perforator was merely given to him before the sale , after the company had given up pursuing any further business activity . but in the march 29 , 1933 , issue of the binghamton press is successor notice for a\npublic auction of the link piano company .\nin bold letters ,\neverything must be sold ; building must be vacated in the next few days .\nit may be that the first\nfinale\nsale in 1932 cleared out assets of any persistent value used for piano and organ manufacturing , such as metal and woodworking machinery , while the second and really finale sale in 1933 cleared out anything remaining within the building , so that it would be clean and vacated .\nadvertisements - - organ ( musical instrument ) - - united states - - 1800 - 1900 . advertisements - - piano - - united states - - 1800 - 1900 . chromolithographs - - united states - - 1800 - 1900 . trade cards - - organ ( musical instrument ) - - united states - - 1800 - 1900 . trade cards - - piano - - united states - - 1800 - 1900 .\nas larger and more elaborate movie palaces were built and more versatile organs were demanded , the link theater organ grew in size and complexity . george theron link , ed ' s older brother , became general manager of the link company when his father retired as president . in 1925 , the link company was fortunate in acquiring as art adviser on its staff , the most famous theater organist of the day , c . sharpe minor , feature organist at grauman ' s million dollar theater , the first super - movie house in los angeles . under mr . minor ' s direction , a new line of unit theater organs was designed and built , which incorporated many new stops and a new approach to toning . his concerts throughout the country on the new link c . sharpe minor unit organs brought new fame to the link company .\nc . sharpe minor also achieved renown by organizing his own road show around a portable link unit organ . housed in six large cases , it could be moved from one city to another and set up very quickly . a three manual organ with 8 ranks of pipes , it was elaborately staged with velvet curtains and a console heavily set with sparkling , diamondlike jewels . accompanying the show were dancers , singers and various vaudeville acts . the following photo is of c . sharpe minor , edwin a . link , sr . , and lucile mead at the installation of the two - manual residence - type organ at the mead home in laguna beach , ca .\njohn a . marquette , of detroit , michigan , conducted business under the name of marquette musical company , also known as the automatic orchestra company , and sometimes used the trademark name of\nmarcola .\nthe company was known to have reconditioned and sold various american made coin pianos . under the marcola brand the company produced at least two cabinet style orchestrions , maybe more , but only two such instruments are known to exist as of this writing . curiously , the marcola orchestrion was made by taking an intact automatic musical company ( forerunner of the link piano company ) keyboardless piano with pipes , stripping off the doors and top , and then fitting the instrument inside a much larger case fitted with colorful art glass panels . the identity of the true manufacturer was concealed by fastening a cast iron plate over the automatic musical company , binghamton , new york name cast into the piano plate , with the covering plate showing the automatic orchestra company , detroit , michigan as the builder .\nin 1965 , he had fitted the local cultural center with , large ( 3 / 10 ) link pipe organ that he had installed in binghamton ' s capitol theatre as a young man , having purchased it back when the building was demolished he wanted the new generations to be aware of the beauties of theatre organ music , and since that time many famed artists have performed on it .\nclick here for the factory location and key personnel timelines , which is in pdf format . the timeline information is a product of the tireless research by charles ( rusty ) king and glenn grabinsky , who are both enthusiastic fans of the link piano company and its colorful history . the accompanying photographs that adorn the timeline pages are courtesy of rusty king , with one due to the further courtesy of the broome county library . the timelines presented offer a linear comparison of factory locations for the automatic musical company and link piano company , as well as timelines for louis h . harris , for george r . thayer ( inventor and mechanical genius ) , for george raymond deyo ( music arranger ) , for george theron link and his son edwin albert link ( senior ) , and lastly for matthew j . kennedy , all key people in the history of link coin pianos .\nfor years mr . goolman has been at work on this invention . the harris player piano company is headed by louis h . harris , and mr . goolman is an officer . mrs . harris and others from new york are also interested . h . c . haggerty of endicott , an officer of the ' international time recording company , is also in the company . as a result of this new invention an expansion of the present company , or the creation of an entirely new company , is in prospect .\nchanging link endless music rolls : for information on how to change endless music rolls in link coin pianos please click here to go to changing a link endless music roll , a pictorial demonstration by rusty king .\nwe at piano organ depot sell hallet davis pianos . hallet , davis & co . can trace its origins to the year 1835 . it was among the oldest of the historic boston piano companies . many world - famous pianists have chosen hallet , davis & co . as their favorite piano . the world - renown composer franz liszt played on one at the great paris exposition in 1867 .\nfrom the comments by ed link , jr . , and the fact that he even remembered mr . marquette and the marcola brand , it seems plausible that at least a few link pianos may have been bought and then converted into marcola machines . but this is just unconfirmed speculation , because the only marcola machines known to exist as of this writing were built using stripped down automatic musical company instruments , before edwin link took over the assets and operation of the company .\ned was born and raised into the coin - op piano business , for his father was involved with the schaff brothers piano company in huntington , indiana - and occasionally today a schaff piano can be seen with a decal under its lid specifying conditions of warranty , affixed with the signature of edwin a . link ( sr . ) . when ed ( jr . ) was 5 years old , his dad went to binghamton , new\ngeorge raymond deyo was the talented chief music arranger of link music rolls . as a young man he attended a local music conservatory and in 1908 began working for the automatic musical company as an assembler , while still a student at the conservatory . for the next few years he apparently worked as both a musician and as an assembler for automatic musical , but by 1916 he had become a full time employee of the link piano company .\nfrom 1916 up until 1933 mr . deyo arranged most of the link piano music . the organ rolls were arranged by william sabin , an experienced musician who had played with john philip sousa\u2019s band . after the link plant closed in march of 1933 , ray deyo acquired at least one of the three link perforating machines and continued to supply link rx music rolls under the \u201cdeo\u201d label . business decreased steadily and eventually the perforator was scrapped and the remaining rolls burned as firewood . the last known \u201cdeo\u201d roll is no . 10547 , a 10 - tune roll issued in 1937 , with tunes that seem to be qrs piano roll arrangements but with expression and mandolin and / or xylophone controls added by mr . deyo . link aviation was off to a slow but steady start in 1936 and mr . deyo went to work there , along with some of the other former link piano company employees . somewhere in the binghamton university archives is an article by ed link where he writes about the formative days of the link aviation company , selling a trainer or two to the us army , a few to the us navy , and one here and there to aviation schools . one of the first big orders was six machines to the japanese government , which turned out to be a mistake , but no one foresaw world war ii at the time .\nthe primary information that went into building up the link piano company database was gathered over a period of many years by charles w . ( rusty ) king , art reblitz , and dana johnson , friends and longtime link history buffs , collectors , and experts in restoration of various automatic pianos and orchestrions . whenever these men had access to an automatic musical company or link piano or orchestrion they recorded certain mechanical and historical details of interest . many other people , listed under acknowledgments in the introduction to the registry , also submitted information to art reblitz . the result of their dedicated effort is presented in an orderly , easy to read format in the report offered below .\nlink rx and c rolls ( 61 playing notes \u2013 endless ) : link rx and c rolls used a common tracker scale , and they could be played on all link coin pianos that were not orchestrions . instruments using rx and c rolls include keyboard styles r , c , and e , as well as keyboardless ( cabinet ) styles 2 , 2e and 2ex . link rx rolls tended to feature toe - tapping piano arrangements of popular music suitable for public gathering places , while c rolls include classical arrangements .\nwhen the wurlitzer company bought out hope - jones and moved the business to tonawanda , n . y . in 1910 , the southern tier by no means lost its organ - building trade . a number of small companies , some with hope - jones trained men , had sprung up in new york state , including several in binghamton . these companies , devoted to church organ building , recognized the increased potential of the new techniques and soon modernized their practices and voicing techniques to take advantage of the new flexibility .\ntrade card with image of a child seated playing a drum framed by foliage and a flower . text on verso gives a 531 tremont st . address for the smith american organ and piano co . which was founded in 1852 . gift of charles e . mason , jr . 1981 . # 8164 .\nthe earliest instruments had \u201cautomatic musical co . \u201d cast into the piano plate , while the link piano company\u2019s trade - mark decal was on the piano ' s fallboard , but any reference to the former automatic musical company soon changed as old pre - link stock was used up . link vigorously promoted the endless roll as an advantage and successfully used this format up until the end of coin piano production in 1929 . other coin piano manufacturers , in contrast , generally preferred the rewind type of roll transport , mainly due to the ease of quickly changing music rolls . about 80 % of link\u2019s sales were to route operators , who found the endless mechanism to be simpler and easier to maintain , and there was no unproductive pause while a music roll rewound . for the non - technically oriented owner of a restaurant or other public place changing an endless roll was a clumsy and often very time consuming process in dealing with the pile of looped paper , especially when comparison to what was required to change rolls on a rewind - type instrument .\nlink simulation and training is a systems integration organization that specializes in delivering and supporting training systems and equipment that enhance operational proficiency . link has major operations in arlington , tx ; binghamton , ny ; orlando , fl ; broken arrow , ok ; and phoenix , az .\nin march of 1901 the brothers benjamin and louis h . harris ( sales agents for roth & engelhardt , of st . johnsville , new york ) , along with frederick root goolman ( an inventor and technician who had formerly worked for roth & engelhardt ) formed a partnership that was soon to become the automatic musical company of binghamton , new york ( the forerunner of the link piano company ) . goolman immediately began development on the self - playing xylophone ( actually a misnomer , because the device played metal bell bars , not wooden xylophone bars ) . in 1902 and 1903 the instrument was marketed nationwide , but it was soon realized that the device was a commercial failure . goolman was then asked to develop a coin operated piano and in 1904 the company ' s\nreliable\nkeyboard style coin operated piano had been perfected . it was a marketing success and became the mainstay product of the company . goolman patent # 917 , 288 for the reliable self - playing piano in pdf format .\nmost link aficionados agree that ray deyo\u2019s musical arrangements on link piano rolls are superb , and some of the best arranged and snappiest sounding pieces to be heard on coin operated pianos . particularly on the later rolls , deyo used the link expression system ( far advanced from most other coin piano systems ) to add even more gusto to his evolving repertoire of syncopation and rhythm patterns . he had a knack for really making the xylophone \u201ctalk\u201d by using intricate runs and trills specifically tailored to this particular instrument . this was accomplished through the use of clever arranging techniques , as well as by making expert use of the advanced accenting system found in later built link pianos . moreover , link used a reiterating xylophone with an action timed to repeat at a slightly slower rate than was the case for xylophone actions used in some other coin piano brands . the link system was fast acting , such that a single perforation on the music roll would make a link xylophone beater strike the bar only once , while a longer , sustained perforation would cause the vibrating sound as long as the piano note held its tone .\nsuccess was immediate . in january of 1914 matthew j . kennedy announced that he would be the vice - president and general manager of the link piano company and would have entire charge of the western business of the company , with branch offices and wholesale warerooms on the third floor of the wexford building in chicago . two instruments , a style o and a style r , were set up in the new display room , where prospective customers found the instrument to be very attractive . a january advertisement described the link coin - operated piano as\nthe missing link in electric piano construction .\nlink adopted as its signature trademark four links of a chain with one letter of the name within each link .\nwe selected this trade - mark ,\nsaid m . j . kennedy ,\nbecause we believed it to be original and easily remembered and because there have been four big links in our success\u2014our four piano styles . they have been the basis of the business we have attained . perhaps the most popular of the quartet has been our style r . the reasons for its popularity are easily understood when all of its distinctive features are known . . . .\nhowever some mystery remains here , because this revealing music trade review article of april 4 , 1914 , makes no mention of the three other piano styles making up the so - called\nlink quartet .\nan example of the link trade - mark can be seen by clicking on the thumbnail image at above left .\nthis history of automatic musical company and link is abbreviated from the much more detailed history in the forthcoming guide book of coin - operated american pianos and orchestrions by reblitz and bowers . a work in progress , its availability will be announced on the home page of this web site and other mechanical music resources .\nbecause of these improvements . the unit orchestral organ gained great popularity during the era of the twenties when the great motion picture houses were being built . in those days of the silent movies , an organ was a must for any self - respecting theater . at the same time , there was an increased demand for organs in private homes since they were now more colorful in tone and capable of playing not only classical , but also popular music .\nin 1911 , his holiness , pope pius x selected a hallet , & davis & co . piano for the vatican , and awarded the hallet , & davis company a gold medal in recognition of the beautiful qualities of the instrument .\nas ed link remembered , ray deyo arranged all of his master rolls on a drawing board . in later years this seems to have led to the idea that deyo did not or maybe could not play the piano . recently , however , it was discovered that he was organist for the binghamton elk\u2019s lodge ( on a wurlitzer organ ) , suggesting that he could indeed play keyboard instruments quite well .\ndespite link\u2019s use of the term \u201cmarimbaphone , \u201d most pianos with that instrument featured a xylophone tuned an octave higher than its associated piano notes , as in the seeburg k and e . a few cabinet - style links , however , did have a marimba instead of a xylophone . the marimba featured heavier bars , and it was tuned an octave lower than the standard link xylophone , or to the same pitch as the associate piano notes .\nthrough his ideas of electrification , pipe unit construction , flexible stop tabs instead of draw knobs , and a convenient arrangenment of stops in a horseshoe shape above the keyboards . hope - jones made it possible to reproduce the many beautiful and bright tones of the full symphony orchestra as well as the more somber tones of the church organ . his most important contribution was definitely his system of pipe unification . until then each manual could play only a limited number of basic pipes or\nranks .\nby utilizing an intricate system of relays and switches , he made it possible to play every rank from every manual at many different pitches . in other words , a unit organ of six ranks could achieve greater variation than a straight organ with more than 30 ranks .\naround 1910 the automatic musical company was in dire financial straits and facing bankruptcy , essentially due to an unsettled patent infringement lawsuit , a serious downturn in sales following the 1907 panic , and other in - house factors . the company had been buying many of their pianos from the schaff piano company , located in huntington , indiana , who through a generous extension of credit had effectively become an investor in the company . finally unable to pay their bills , a committee of creditors appointed edwin a . link , then president of the schaff piano company , as receiver and asked him to go to binghamton and see if he could save the company from complete ruin .\ne . a . link to binghamton ,\nwas the headline for an article in the music trade review of july 16 , 1910 :\nbinghamton , n . y . , will have a new resident shortly , as e . a . link , now of the schaff bros . co . , huntington , ind . , is about to settle in the former city as manager of the automatic musical co . the schaff bros . co . are said to be interested in the automatic musical co . , and the change will probably not affect in any way the policy of the huntington concern .\ntheir choice of edwin a . link was a logical one , because his duties with schaff , including upper level management , had at one time encompassed checking on suppliers and maintaining quality on the production line , a combination of skills that made him an ideal person to attempt a rescue of the automatic musical company .\nin october of 1905 , the binghamton press reported that the company had\njust placed an order with the brewer - pryor piano company , also of this city , for 1 , 000 pianos to be delivered within the present year . another order for 500 additional instruments to be supplied within the year has also been placed with another manufacturer .\nwho this other\nbrand x\npiano manufacturer was is unknown . however , it is known that over the years amc did purchase pianos from both schaff and haddorff ( and these two concerns were amongst the creditors at the later 1913 bankruptcy proceedings ) , and there are extant amc specimens built around either a schaff or haddorff piano . curiously , there are currently no known surviving amc instruments with a piano attributed to the brewer - pryor piano company , albeit due to the paucity of surviving amc machines this apparent lack proves nothing . nevertheless , the newspaper article continued by proclaiming that\nthe business of this company has grown so rapidly that it is fast becoming one of the most important factors of this city\u2019s industrial growth .\ned link ' s contributions to enhancing pilot training and making aviation safer around the world are extraordinary ,\nsaid jim dunn , president of l - 3 communications ' link simulation and training division .\nas a visionary 75 years ago he recognized the tremendous value a ground - based flight trainer could bring in improving the skills of both new and experienced pilots . by inventing the first pilot training device and continuing to make significant contributions throughout his aviation career , ed link spawned the creation of what today is a multi - billion dollar simulation industry .\nlink ' s odyssey in becoming the\nfather of flight simulation\nbegan in 1927 when , at the age of 23 , he began working for his father at the link piano and organ factory in binghamton , ny . he built pianos and tuned organs , a job that required a thorough knowledge of the pumps , valves and bellows that directed the air power within the instrument . it was during this period that link , whose passion was aviation , began to wonder if he could create a training device that could give pilots the skills they would need to safely fly .\nbuilding a piano is a demanding and precise art . it is a task based on knowledge and experience , and on the devotion of the builders to an unswerving ideal - never to compromise quality .\nbinghamton , n . y . , will soon have a new industry if present plans of the harris player piano company go through . these plans call for a capitalization of $ 500 , 000 and a plant employing from 300 to 500 skilled workers .\nlink serial numbers : a 4 - digit rubber stamped number about 5 / 8\nhigh , located somewhere between the bass and tenor sections on the pin block or plate . on very late pianos it is on a wood backed brass plate that is attached to the inside of the case . on link rebuilds of earlier automatic musical company instruments the link serial number was stamped on a piece of paper that was then glued under the schaff number . unfortunately , many of these pasted on link numbers have been lost due to one reason or another .\nhere are links to the main pages of our site . piano depot used pianos we sell quality refurbished used pianos\nyork , to see what he could do to protect the interests of a group of creditors for the binghamton automatic musical company , a firm which purchased pianos from mid - west piano - makers , and who then installed all the music - roll mechanisms and coin slots and noise makers , for re - sale to\nroute operators .\nin late 1906 the automatic musical company was incorporated by louis h . harris , fred r . goolman , frederick p . ackerman , and samuel h . harris of binghamton , n . y . , with capitalization of $ 250 , 000 . 00 . then in july of 1908 louis h . harris was amongst the incorporators of yet another company , the automatic music operating company , with a capitalization of $ 20 , 000 . 00 , and whose purpose was\nthe purchase and sale of all kinds of automatic instruments and everything connected with them .\nit was also noted that the company would act as selling agents for the automatic music company , also of binghamton , n . y . , with branch offices to be located in the principal cities of the country .\nthe bass coupling in early instruments was enabled by means of pallet valves mounted above and actuated by the piano keys . later , link did away with the pallet valves and used the type of reverse pouch valves common in many late link keyboard pianos . the appropriate stack valves for the coupled low octave were tubed to their corresponding reverse pouch valves on notes an octave higher to play the coupled piano octave notes . the few orchestrions with pipes built after this change continued to use the earlier pallet valve system for coupling .\nthree brands of electric motors have been observed to date in link coin pianos : westinghouse , robbins & meyers , and holtzer - cabot , in roughly that chronological order , but with some overlap . it is possible that the earlier automatic musical company used westinghouse motors , and link continued using them for a while after the acquisition of certain automatic assets . the other brands were probably used later due to price competition .\nautomatic musical company ' s unique mandolin attachment : normally when a collector thinks about a mandolin attachment what comes to mind is a curtain made of bellows cloth or leather strips with a metal tab or hollow brass tube fastened to the end of each strip . when this\ncurtain\nof strips is lowered in front of the piano hammers the metal tabs or tubes hit the pianos strings producing a tinkling sound reminiscent of a mandolin . thus the mandolin attachment has come to be generally known is a simple adornment to a piano that produces what can be characterized as an effect representing the playing of one or more mandolins . but not so for the automatic musical company , who took a completely different and novel approach . the mandolin piano , introduced in 1906 , is a prime example of the company ' s effort to bring forth what may be the only true free - standing mandolin plucking or strumming device installed in a coin piano , one that was not dependent upon the normal piano action and strings for the mandolin effect . please click on the image at right for detail about this amazing and clever invention .\nthe automatic musical company conducted business out of several locations during its business lifespan . the first location was at 96 state street , the next at 53 chenango street , and the third at 22 - 26 henry street , all in binghamton , new york . the chenango and henry street buildings have since been demolished . but the final and most elaborate factory location for the automatic musical company , and later its successor , the link piano company , was located at 183 - 185 water street , also in binghamton , new york . with a footprint of 44 by 100 feet the four - story masonry building facing on water street ( frontage exposure ) , dwight street ( a side street between water and center streets ) , and center street ( rear access ) is thought to have started out as the bundy time recorder / international time recorder company building , or at least the building was occupied by these companies as early as 1900 . in 1908 ownership of the building was changed to that of the automatic musical company , and at some point between 1908 and 1912 a brick extension of some 17 feet was added to the top of the structure , making it into a six story masonry building .\nbut , alas , the stalwart efforts of louis h . harris , a founding force in the automatic musical company ( predecessor to the link piano company ) and other companies was to come to a sudden end . in the march 1915 issue of the music trade review was this notice : death of louis h . harris .\nlouis h . harris , manager of the harris piano player co . , binghamton , n . y . , died suddenly last week at his home in that city in his fifty - seventh year . he had just returned from his office to his home and was found dead on the floor by his wife , who shortly afterwards entered . he is survived by his widow , two brothers , samuel harris , and benjamin , and one married sister who resides in syracuse .\nin the meantime , louis h . harris was apparently undaunted by previous business troubles . in the presto of january 8 , 1914 , was this headlined notice :\nnew instrument for the movies : company being formed at binghamton to make operator act as piano player .\nannouncement in the music trade review of the upcoming february 14 , 1913 , receiver ' s sale for the automatic musical company ' s assets .\nvery often a few pictures of the old and rather dilapidated multi - story masonry factories where band organs , coin pianos , and orchestrions were once manufactured are included in historic articles and books , but seldom if ever is the actual physical layout of the factory mentioned . what kind of work was carried out on the various floors , and how did they move the heavy stuff around ? while doing some research at the broome county library , rusty king came across some revealing sanborn fire insurance maps that related to the 183 - 85 water street . binghamton , new york , multi - story brick building housing the automatic musical company , and later its successor , the link piano company . the floor use was described as follows :\nautomatic musical company , predecessor of the link piano company , and several other coin piano manufacturers at one time or another made use of endless music rolls . there were advantages and disadvantages compared to the typically predominate rewind music roll system . some advantages of endless rolls were , first , there was no out of service period while a music roll was rewound , sometimes very slowly , whereby an endless music roll was always ready to play at the drop of the next coin ; secondly , the music roll transport mechanism was mechanically much simpler and cheaper to build ; and thirdly , from the music roll arrangers point of view no tempo adjustments to the music were necessary , as was the case for rewind type music rolls . for the rewind system the paper speed over the tracker bar increases as the music winds onto and piles up on the take up spool ; there is no such problem with endless rolls . probably the greatest disadvantage of endless rolls is dealing with the unfurled wad of paper that has to be dealt with when changing music rolls . in contrast , for the rewind system the music roll is always constrained between the music roll spool and take up spool , and when rewound it is easy to lift out the old music roll and put in another . automatic musical and link piano company coin pianos seem to have been sold mainly to route operators , who were more or less steeped in the use and care of endless rolls and therefore had little trouble using them .\nin 1906 the mandolin piano was put on the market . the mandolin effect was obtained very differently than was the case for pianos built by other coin piano manufacturers in that instead of the usual mandolin rail ( that dropped down between the piano hammers and the strings ) the mandolin piano had a separate attachment with its own mandolin strings and sound box . the device , patented august 2 , 1904 , was essentially independent of the piano and consisted of a mechanically operated set of 31 pluckers that strummed a pair of strings , there being 31 pairs of strings , beginning with c sharp ( key # 41 on the keyboard ) through g ( key # 71 ) . the whole thing , pinblock , soundboard , and plucker assembly was mounted in an elaborate , well designed casting that was mounted in front of the mid - range portion of the piano . a small round - belt driven crankshaft provided the oscillating motion for the individual pluckers .\nearly link piano models continued to utilize the moving finger conveyor device invented by george thayer , circa 1908 , while employed by the automatic musical company\u2014the forerunner of link . by the time the link piano company was formed in 1913 , and took over the assets of automatic musical company , it was a chain - driven paper - pusher device consisting of a series of retractable metal fingers ( not fixed like shown in the original patent ) that pushed what sometimes looked like an impossible mess of looped paper , so that it would feed from one end of the horizontal storage bin to the other . but this complicated chain and finger arrangement , although it possessed great gadget appeal , was soon dispensed with altogether , because it turned out to be quite unnecessary . the late harvey roehl told the story about how he had tried to track down george thayer ( inventor of the horizontal endless music roll system ) and finally found him in a bar . at first thayer did not want to talk about the old days , but then he went on for a couple of hours on that very subject . thayer related the story of a piano being tested in the factory when a shear pin broke and the paper - pusher stopped . no one noticed at first , but they soon discovered that the music sheet loops would advance perfectly well through the storage bin of their own accord , and do so without the aid of the paper - pusher device .\na few link a roll orchestrions also had a treble octave coupler that could be turned on and off by lock and cancel holes in the roll . this added a very bright sound to portions of the music .\nlink vacuum / pressure feeder pump : most other brands of coin pianos have the pneumatic stack mounted above the keyboard . in link pianos , it is below . this placement leaves too little room for the usual type of box pump used by other manufacturers . to fit in the smaller space , the link pump has a novel design with four non - hinged feeder bellows moving straight left and right , guided and held parallel by metal rails . link pumps were consistently similar from 1913 up to the end of coin piano production in 1929 . at least some of the larger orchestrions with trapwork have been observed to have pump bellows that are slightly larger by about 1 / 2 inch as compared to other link coin pianos . probably the most pronounced and visible change over the years was the move from a round belt pulley system to a flat belt drive system , of which both types had an idler pulley to keep the belt tight .\ntoday , link simulators are providing training for pilots and aircrews on some of the world ' s most advanced military aircraft . link has built simulators for aircraft platforms including the b - 2 , f - 117 , f / a - 22 , f / a - 18 , f - 16 , c - 130 , t - 45 and a wide range of attack , reconnaissance and transport helicopters .\nin the spring of 1914 link introduced its first photoplayer , which used only one roll mechanism . improvements were soon made and the standard mp ( movie player ) model consisted of a piano , violin pipes , flute pipes , harmonium , and chimes , with a side cabinet that held two endless music roll mechanisms , one with popular tunes and the other with classical music . by means of a panel in the projection booth the music could be switched from one roll to another , in keeping with the action on the movie screen . by december of that year the company announced a new instrument for use in motion picture theaters that would consist of an upright piano with a pneumatic stack , and a large side cabinet containing four link endless roll mechanisms , with each roll containing a different type of music to fit different types of scenes : romantic , fast music for chase scenes , classical , marches , and so on . the instrument was also to be equipped with a distance control box by which the operator of the film could control the piano as to tempo , volume , or music roll selection . during the frantic 1914 - 1915 heyday of photoplayer production the factory worked overtime to meet sales needs , with coin - operated piano production taking a backseat interest .\naftermarket kahlmen reed box : mr . c . kahlmen had a shop in elizabeth , n . j . his main business was the repair of and building of new high quality accordions . during the 1920s he was also a wurlitzer dealer , who operated wurlitzer and link coin pianos up and down the chemical coast ( the new jersey side of the arthur kill , which is the waterway between staten island , new york , and new jersey ) . kahlmen made vacuum operated reed boxes and installed them in link style 2 pianos , possibly as an alternative to xylophones . link coin pianos with a kahlmen reed box ( or harmonium ) installed are quite rare .\nthe first floor is where finished coin pianos were packed and crated up for shipment , and then shoved out onto the shipping dock where they could be loaded onto some sort of local cartage . because the factory was not near any railroad spurs any long distance shipping would have required a local cartage service to interface with the nearest railroad siding or station . the second floor was the assembly area , so pianos from a supplier , such as schaff piano company , only had to be lifted to the second floor , where the various automatic mechanisms were installed . the third floor housed the machinery for metal and woodworking , which suggests that the equipment installed was of relatively light duty , i . e . , no heavy stamping presses , for instance , otherwise the sheer weight and vibration would have seriously strained the structural components and integrity of the building . the fourth , fifth and sixth floors were for handwork on various components , which were for the most part relatively light in weight and easy to transport to the lower second floor assembly area . finding a notation regarding tobacco storage on the sixth floor of the link factory was indeed a surprise , but there were reportedly a couple of cigar factories in the immediate area , and so it seems as though the link piano company was renting out surplus top - floor storage space by 1926 ."]}
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", "topic": 11}], "title": "qed international", "paragraphs": ["starring jesse eisenberg and jason segel makes the cut \u2014 fortitude international is the international sales agent .\nwith the cannes film festival kicking off next month , qed international has tapped nadine debarros and the sales team from fortitude international to handle key - market sales for qed at the 2015 market .\nas part of the agreement , block will produce two movies that qed is expected to invest in and for which qed will handle international sales .\nmedia content capital has taken a substantial stake in qed international , setting the stage for expansion of bill block\u2019s 6 - year - old production , finance and international sales company .\nwriter - director david ayer and qed international are joining forces for fury , a world war ii battlefield tale .\nscreen international is the essential resource for the international film industry . subscribe now for monthly editions , awards season weeklies , access to the screen international archive and supplements including stars of tomorrow and world of locations .\nqed international is committing to spend serious coin on scripts and pitches that it hopes will translate into features with global appeal .\nqed international ( oil & gas ) nigeria limited is an engineering company incorporated in september 2003 in the federal republic of nigeria .\nveteran financier bill block is in negotiations to exit from qed international , the production - sales - financing company he founded in 2002 .\nqed international ( oil & gas ) nigeria limited provides contract and permanent recruitment staff personnel for the oil & gas industry in africa .\nthe co - founder and former coo of qed international has teamed up with media content capital on the production , financing and distribution company .\nblock recently closed a multi - year agreement with red granite international to act as the exclusive international sales agent for the company\u2019s upcoming production slate outside of the warner bros . deal .\nmedia content capital has taken a substantial stake in qed international , setting the stage for expansion of bill block\u2019s 6 - year - old production , finance and international sales company . the mid - eight - figure investment , announced wednesday at cannes , will be used to grow qed\u2019s development , production sales and financing operations and enable qed to build out its infrastructure . it plans [ \u2026 ]\nqed also has deals to handle international sales for other titles including term life , starring vince vaughn ; and the family fang , starring jason bateman and nicole kidman .\nthe only top level employee remaining at qed from the block era is john friedberg , executive vp international sales . he was most recently at the berlin market sellling qed titles . shapiro said qed sales there were \u201csoft , \u201d which he blamed on the lack of new titles and an overall weak market . it is unclear if friedberg , who declined to comment , will continue with qed .\nfrench director pierre morel is in talks to direct warner bros . ' alien invasion actioner earth defense force , set up with sam raimi and bill block ' s qed international .\n\u201cfury is not your father\u2019s world war ii movie - - it digs deep into the complexities of battlefield heroism , \u201d qed international ceo bill block said . \u201cthis is the biggest acquisition in qed\u2019s history , and we cannot wait for david to bring this amazing story to audiences worldwide . \u201d\nfred wolf is directing the fortitude international and bron studios comedy . alec baldwin and salma hayek have signed on to star in comedy\nkelley , judith . data on international election monitoring : three global datasets on election quality , election events and international election observation . ann arbor , mi : inter - university consortium for political and social research [ distributor ] , 2014 - 08 - 29 . urltoken\n* the qed group , llc , uses this information to identify potential partners for contracting and subcontractingopportunities . the qed group , llc , does not share this information with any third party .\nmedia content is led by financiers sasha shapiro and anton lessine . hanson is the former co - founder and chief operating officer of qed international and served as chief operating officer of megan ellison\u2019s annapurna pictures for the past two years .\ncovert will service and support the library and upcoming projects for qed , although details about sales personnel were not forthcoming at time of writing . shapiro and lessine engaged fortitude international to oversee the slate prior to cannes in a temporary arragement .\nqed has pre - emptively bought ayer\u2019s spec script and will finance the project , produce it with john lesher \u2019s le grisbi prods . , and handle international sales for the film , which is expected to begin production later this year .\nkelley , judith . data on international election monitoring : three global datasets on election quality , election events and international election observation . icpsr31461 - v2 . ann arbor , mi : inter - university consortium for political and social research [ distributor ] , 2014 - 08 - 29 . urltoken\nblock will continue to work on two other qed productions , birth of the dragon and yellowstone falls .\nveteran financier bill block is in negotiations to exit from qed international , the production - sales - financing company he founded in 2002 . he is working out an agreement to leave qed with media content capital , which took a controlling interest in the company three years ago . block and media content capital toppers sasha shapiro and anton lessine were [ \u2026 ]\ninternational sales and financing company fortitude launched last month headed by sales veteran nadine de barros [ pictured ] and producers daniel wagner and robert ogden barnum .\nmedia content capital bought a majority interest in qed in 2012 , and block departed earlier this year . qed holdings then sued block for trademark infringement and unfair competition , alleging he illegally used qed\u2019s assets for personal gain \u2014 an allegation that block\u2019s attorney strongly denied . the federal judge handling the case ordered arbitration in july .\nif you are not already registered , please call orasure at 800 - orasure ( 800 - 672 - 7873 ) in the us . for international , please call\nbacker media content capital will continue qed as a production and sales company with several movies in production and new projects .\nshapiro and lessine tell the hollywood reporter in an interview that they plan to personally take over operation of qed . they said they will have a presence at cannes in may and will announce new movie projects . \u201cqed is in discussions on a number of projects - both domestic and international - and is developing new ip and building relationships with upcoming and established talent , \u201d they said in a joint statement .\nthe company also has international sales rights to franny , starring dakota fanning , richard gere and theo james , which shapiro said is likely to get a premiere at the tribeca film festival . it is not a qed movie and there is no domestic deal in place for distribution as yet .\nalice eve , maggie q and stephen fry also have signed on to join uma thurman in the film , which fortitude international will be selling at the toronto film festival .\nqed\u2019s major recent success has been the brad pitt action film \u201cfury , \u201d which grossed more than $ 210 million worldwide .\njoshua grode and zach smith of liner grode stein llp represented media content capital in the transaction and chris corrabi represented qed .\nthe mid - eight - figure investment , announced wednesday at cannes , will be used to grow qed \u2019s development , production sales and financing operations and enable qed to build out its infrastructure . it plans to produce and / or finance four to seven features annually , expand operations to handle additional third - party titles for sales and distribution and provide minimum guarantees when acquiring international rights for third - party completed feature films .\nmedia content capital has made an 8 - figure investment and will become a shareholder of qed international , the financing and sales company run by bill block . the funds will be used to ramp up development , sales and financing operations as qed produces and or acquires four to seven films a year and grows to handle third party productions . the investment will allow block to pay minimum guarantees to acquire offshore rights to completed film .\nsaid media content capital\u2019s sasha shapiro : \u201cwe believe content is increasing in value around the world . qed\u2019s risk mitigation approach to financing new films is appealing to us . we look forward to working with bill and the qed team in growing the business . \u201d\nthe qed group llc 1820 north . ft myer drive , # 700 arlington , va 22209 + 1 - 703 - 678 - 4700\nqed : cosmo ' s casebook is a fun , educational game set in ancient rome during the final decades of the mighty republic .\nveteran film executive paul hanson has partnered with media content capital to launch covert media , a new feature production , financing and distribution company based in los angeles . hanson , formerly coo of qed international and , later , of annapurna pictures , will serve as ceo . media content capital has pledged to fund the new company .\nhe is working out an agreement to leave qed with media content capital , which took a controlling interest in the company three years ago .\nmoney laundering is like electricity , which follows the path of least resistance ,\nthe hill aide said .\nwithout robust sanctions from the u . s . and the international community , putin ' s cronies will continue to stash their plundered loot beyond the scope of u . s . jurisdiction . time will tell whether the crisis in ukraine will stir the international community into substantive action .\n\u201cwith the capital , qed will be able to further assist filmmakers and companies in financing their projects , \u201d the company said . \u201cqed will continue its strategy of committing capital and resources to top filmmakers to enable them to produce commercial films that are competitive in the global market . \u201d\nwe have some game play tips and a set of qed teaching resources to help you and your students get the most out of the game .\nthis data collection focuses on elections and election monitoring throughout the world . dataset 1 , data on international election monitoring ( diem ) , codes the assessement and activities of international election monitoring organizations to national - level legislative and presidential elections in 108 countries from 1980 - 2004 . dataset 2 , quality of elections data ( qed ) , codes the quality of national - level legislative and presidential elections in 172 countries from 1978 to 2004 . dataset 3 , supplementary election data , includes supplementary information on all direct presidential and legislative elections in 182 countries from 1975 - 2004 .\nqed is always on the lookout for authors and artists with creative ideas that enhance and broaden our publishing list of children ' s books . see our\nsony pictures worldwide acquisitions has taken all rights in international english - speaking territories , latin america and other european markets to \u201cthe end of the tour , \u201d starring jason segel and jesse eisenberg and directed by james ponsoldt .\nif you are interested in partnering with qed , please register in our database by filling out our form below with your organization ' s services and expertise .\nit is with pleasure to announce that thor koeppl is the winner of the 2017 qed research prize . he is the sixteenth recipient of this illustrious award . thanks to the qed research prize committee which was made up of the last two recipients , amy sun ( 2015 ) and chris cotton ( 2016 ) .\nceo bill block is officially leaving qed international as his exit strategy clearly came last fall when he and palmstar media capital ceo kevin frakes joined with raj singh\u2019s merced capital l . p . to launch merced media , a new development , production and financing vehicle they said will invest $ 500 million in a three - to - five - year program of pictures that focus on wide releases .\nlessine said on thursday that \u201cany money [ he , his family or others ] put into qed is not the subject of a u . s . investigation . \u201d\nmcc , run by sasha shapiro and anton lessine who also operate qed holdings , is fully funding the los angeles - based venture and hanson will serve as ceo .\nin a competitive situation , qed and financier / producer norton herrick have committed to fund\nten\n, a drama that will begin shooting in december with bruce willis starring . patrick allesandrin is directing a script by skip woods . roth and palak patel will produce with qed principals bill block and paul hanson , herrick . . .\nblock has been the ceo of qed . besides \u201cfury , \u201d he\u2019s a producer on bill murray starrer \u201crock the kasbah\u201d ; prior credits include \u201celysium\u201d and \u201cdistrict 9 . \u201d\nthe question remains about what kind of going concern qed will be , as deadline has previously speculated . there are now only two or three employees left in the actual offices of qed , which will be relocating out of their 1800 hollywood blvd digs . sources say block actually took up new offices in december under the merced media moniker . qed began laying people off last april , three weeks after the disappointing box office bow of the arnold schwarzenegger - starrer sabotage , ( $ 17 . 5m global box office ) .\n, qed is billed as\na leading independent motion picture production , financing , and sales distribution company .\nbusiness insider reached out to qed ceo bill block , who was also credited as a producer for\nhaunt ,\nand he referred us to a spokesperson who did not respond to our request for comment . after\nhaunt ,\nlessine\nmedia content capital\u2019s sasha shapiro said , \u201cwe believe content is increasing in value around the world . qed\u2019s risk - mitigation approach to financing new films is appealing to us . \u201d\nqed is a global leader in evidence based programming . for 20 years , we have worked with our partners in nearly 100 countries to provide ' end to end ' solutions .\nyou will find this imprint ' s titles under the qed publishing brand throughout most of the world . in north america , the titles are found under the qeb publishing brand .\nnewman added that movies made outside the studio system are more likely to involve questionable financing . specifically , he pointed to larger independent films produced by companies like qed and then distributed by other studios .\nqed\u2019s most successful film was \u201cdistrict 9 . \u201d other titles have included oliver stone\u2019s \u201cw , \u201d \u201cthe hunting party , \u201d \u201c texas killing fields , \u201d \u201ca perfect getaway\u201d and smart people . \u201d\nbill block is in final negotiations to end his role as ceo of qed , the production company he founded in 2002 , which has been behind movies including fury , district 9 , w and sabotage .\nqed also had the movie fading gigolo , directed by john turturro and starring turturro , woody allen , live schreiber and sharon stone . it was shown at toronto in 2013 and then opened in limited release in the u . s . in april 2014 to mixed reviews and poor box office . shapiro says it was a prestigious and profitable project for qed although it has grossed less than $ 13 million worldwide .\nas an executive producer on three qed films : 2013 ' s\nfading gigolo\n;\nsabotage ,\nwhich opened in march ; and\nfury ,\nwhich is set to be released in october .\nqed also is in post - production on dirty grandpa , starring zac efron , robert deniro and dermot mulroney , which lionsgate has scheduled for a domestic release in 2016 . it is expected to get a new title .\n. pic is being co - financed by bron studios and fortitude international along with creative wealth media finance . friend , who will also star , wrote the script and will produce alongside aaron l . gilbert of bron studios and margot hand . both friend and blunt previously starred together as prince albert and queen victoria in\nblock is working out a separation agreement with sasha shapiro and anton lessine , the son of russia ' s former press minister , who together run media content capital , which acquired a controlling interest in qed in may 2012 .\nworking with acclaimed authors and consultants , qed publishing is going from strength to strength . its mission is simple \u2013 to create fresh , informative , high - quality books that will appeal to children , parents and teachers alike .\nthere were rumors that qed ran into money problems late last year after funding from russia dried up in the wake of the plunge in the price of oil and economic sanctions imposed on russia after war broke out in the ukraine .\nnadine de barros , in town with her new sales and finance shop fortitude international , is doing a soft launch in berlin ahead of a wider push on the riviera in may . \u201cthere are more and more sales companies , so we all have a need for product , so we\u2019re all making offers to similar actors . \u201d\nthe qed group frequently partners with small and large businesses , non - profits , ngos , foundations , and educational institutions to subcontract on upcoming opportunities . we collaborate with both u . s . and non - u . s . institutions .\nthe new ppe ( politics - philosophy - economics ) undergraduate degree plan has been approved and will be accepting students for the 2017 - 18 academic year . more details can be found on the qed undergraduate studies web page , or at : urltoken\nat qed , we are committed to making meaningful and lasting change through monitoring and evaluation , knowledge management and learning , and technical delivery . our work serves to enable better - quality development design , planning , implementation , and evaluation across all sectors .\nqed burst on the scene several years ago with the sleeper hit district 9 and the oliver stone - directed w . among the films qed is currently financing and producing are the action thriller ten , starring arnold schwarzenegger , which open road recently acquired for u . s . release ; the neil blomkamp directed elysium , starring matt damon and jodie foster for columbia pictures ; and the crime thriller i , alex cross , starring tyler perry , matthew fox , rachel nichols and ed burns for a lionsgate / summit release this october .\nfury was released in the u . s . and much of the rest of the world by sony pictures entertainment , and is still opening in some territories around the globe . qed has a first dollar gross deal and the payoff continues to flow into the company .\nthe biggest flop for qed since media content capital got involved was sabotage , which stars arnold schwarzenegger , sam worthington and terrence howard . it reportedly cost about $ 35 million to make and since it opened in march 2014 has grossed less than $ 13 million worldwide .\njust ahead of berlin\u2019s european film market , foreign sales veteran nadine de barros , financier daniel wagner and producer robert ogden barnum have come together to create fortitude international . with equity , bridge and senior debt capabilities at its disposal , the new sales and financing venture will fully finance projects andis looking to produce strong , commercial and director driven material immediately for a slate of 10 - 15 movies a year .\nthe second film is yellowstone falls , based on a script by daniel kunka that qed acquired under block . the story of a mother wolf that has to defend her cubs against human predators after an apocalyptic event . it will be directed by new zealand director gerard johnstone ( housebound ) .\nthe qed roster includes barry levinson\u2019s comedy rock the kasbah starring bill murray , jason bateman\u2019s the family fang with nicole kidman and christopher walken , franny starring richard gere , dakota fanning and theo james , time out of mind also with gere and the thriller strange but true starring imogen poots .\nhanson co - founded qed in 2002 with bill block and oversaw all aspects of the company , including film financing , production and distribution activities . notable projects during his tenure included neill blomkamp\u2019s \u201cdistrict 9 , \u201d oliver stone\u2019s \u201cw . , \u201d john turturro\u2019s \u201cfading gigolo\u201d and david ayer\u2019s \u201csabotage . \u201d\nthree of the four major films produced by lessine \u2014\nfading gigolo ,\nhaunt ,\nand\nfury\n\u2014 followed this model . they were produced by qed and distributed by a studio .\nsabotage\nwas produced and distributed by qed . sony pictures entertainment , which is the worldwide distributor for\nfury ,\ndid not respond to a request for comment on this article . millennium entertainment , which distributed\nfading gigolo\nin the u . s . , and ifc midnight , the american distributor for\nhaunt ,\nalso did not respond to requests for comment .\n\u201ci am excited to be in business with media content capital , \u201d block said in a statement . \u201cits investment in qed gives us the balance sheet to support filmmakers in getting their movies made and allows us to expand our business and platform to better serve our clients and the creative community . \u201d\nqed is currently financing and producing the arnold schwarzenegger action thriller \u201cten , which open road recently acquired for u . s . release ; neil blomkamp\u2019s \u201celysium , \u201d starring matt damon and jodie foster , for columbia ; and crime thriller \u201calex cross , \u201d starring tyler perry , for a lionsgate release in october .\nshapiro and lessine say media content capital has other investments besides qed . among those they say is an investment in sonifi solutions ( successor to lodgenet ) , which delivers entertainment content to about 1 . 4 million hotel rooms and to healthcare facilities . the principal investor in sonoifi is colony capital , the entity behind miramax .\naccording to wicker ' s letter , the elder lesin was\nrussia ' s minister for communications and mass media from 1999 - 2004 .\nradio free europe reported that lesin\nplayed an instrumental role in solidifying state control\nover an independent television network and subsequently was\nseen as the mastermind\nbehind putin ' s launch of the international news network rt , which u . s . officials have described as a\npropaganda bullhorn\nfor moscow .\nqed has several movies in various stages from development to post production . the next scheduled release is rock the kasbah , directed by barry levinson and starring zooey deschanel , bruce willis , bill murray and kate hudson , which is due out this november . shapiro said it will get a wide release domestically through open road films .\nset in the shadowy world of high - risk corporate warfare , soldiers of fortune stars martinez as vincent corbo , a battle - scarred black - ops specialist hired by visionary high - tech mogul peter swann to fight the ruthless business rivals , corrupt governments and violent crime syndicates laying siege to swann\u2019s global empire . michael colleary ( lara croft : tom raider , face / off ) will serve as showrunner and oversee an international team of writers , primarily from europe .\never since qed\u2019s inception in 2003 , each book has been specifically designed to make learning exciting , stimulating and fun for children . our diverse range of titles covers everything from entertaining , innovative facts for the classroom to beautifully illustrated fiction that kids will want to take home . get inspired and get learning \u2013 the fun starts here !\n\u201cthis is a great time for my partner jared underwood , our two incredibly talented executives kearie peak and chris taylor and myself as we launch solar pictures , \u201d said paunescu . \u201cfor my part , i\u2019ve been preparing for this day for many years by first learning the business and then the craft with the films i produced , wrote or directed . now it\u2019s time for the next step \u2014 making great independent films with strong appeal to the u . s . and international markets . \u201d\nupdate , 4 : 53 p . m . \u2014 block\u2019s attorney martin singer responded to the comments from shapiro and lessine by issuing a statement : \u201cqed has no news without using media to attempt their ad hominem strategy against mr block . we look forward to the depositions of anton lessine and sasha shapiro when their statements will be taken under oath . \u201d\nas the afm kicks off , and fortitude international nears its 2nd birthday , the company has built a slate of elevated genre , thrillers and comedies with the latest addition , android , a space - set sci - fier that will star olga kurylenko . keeping mum\u2019s niall johnson is directing from a script he co - wrote with matt o\u2019reilly that taps into the current a . i . zeitgeist . trademark films\u2019 ivan mactaggart is producing with infinite studios singapore\u2019s mike wiluan and lindsey martin and magnet management\u2019s jennie frankel frisbie .\nayer , who wrote training day and wrote and directed end of watch , also is teaming with qed on the action thriller ten , starring arnold schwarzenegger , sam worthington and mireilles enos , which open road films will release in january 2014 . he also will be re - uniting with lesher , one of the producers of end of watch . fury will be produced by block , lesher and ethan smith .\ncovert media also will service and support the library , and upcoming projects , for mcc - owned qed . among these projects are the bill murray comedy rock the kasbah ; the jason bateman - directed the family fang ; franny , starring richard gere , dakota fanning and theo james ; time out of mind , from writer - director oren moverman and starring richard gere ; and the thriller strange but true , starring imogen poots , bill paxton and melissa leo .\ncovert will also service and support the library and upcoming projects for qed , which has been owned by media content for the past three years . those titles include the bill murray comedy \u201crock the kasbah\u201d ; \u201cthe family fang , \u201d directed by jason bateman , who co - stars with nicole kidman and christopher walken ; \u201cfranny , \u201d starring richard gere , dakota fanning and theo james ; \u201ctime out of mind , \u201d starring gere ; and the thriller \u201cstrange but true , \u201d starring imogen poots , bill paxton and melissa leo .\n* copyright \u00a9 2018 insider inc . all rights reserved . registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our\nthe family of former kremlin media chief mikhail lesin is apparently living quite large in los angeles .\ntheir lavish hollywood lifestyle , which has provided an entr\u00e9 into the movie business and has brought them into the orbit of the industry ' s biggest a - list stars , has some wondering where the family ' s money came from .\naccording to u . s . sen . roger wicker ( r - mississippi ) , after leaving the russian government in 2009 , lesin\nmoved his immediate family to los angeles , california , where he acquired multiple residences at a cost of over $ 28 million .\nin a letter sent to attorney general eric holder last month , wicker requested a department of justice investigation into whether lesin ' s real estate purchases were part of violations of the foreign corrupt practices act or anti - money laundering statutes .\nthat a russian public servant could have amassed the considerable funds required to acquire and maintain these assets \u2026 raises serious questions ,\nwicker wrote .\nreal estate purchases are just one aspect of lesin ' s family ' s business interests in los angeles . since last year , lesin ' s son , anton lessine , has produced four major hollywood movies with stars including arnold schwarzenegger , brad pitt , shia labeouf , and woody allen .\non aug . 1 , radio free europe ' s luke johnson and carl schreck published a report on wicker ' s request for a probe into lesin ' s finances . citing documents provided by the senator ' s office , the report noted evidence that lesin and his son had linked business interests . according to radio free europe , lesin bought three properties in the los angeles area . one of these was a 13 , 000 - square - foot beverly hills home purchased by dastel corporation for $ 13 . 8 million in august 2011 . records show lessine was a corporate officer of the company . radio free europe also identified a corporation in which lesin ' s daughter , ekaterina lesina , was an officer , which purchased a $ 5 . 6 million beverly hills home in 2012 . ( despite the different surnames , business insider has confirmed these family relationships . )\ncritics say the lesin family fortune is troubling because putin and his cronies have a reputation for corruption \u2014 illegally enriching themselves and spiriting their wealth out of russia .\nputin and his inner circle have enriched themselves through the seizure of private assets , using dubious legal maneuvers , coercion , and intimidation ,\nsaid a senior capitol hill aide who spoke to business insider about lesin .\nironically , even putin ' s cronies know that they too may fall out of favor . as such , tens of billions of dollars are cloistered and concealed in banks and investments throughout the world .\nthe modus operandi of putin ' s corrupt inner circle has been to siphon the money out of russia and into their foreign accounts and foreign assets ,\nnoted vladimir kara - murza , a member of the federal council of the people ' s freedom party , an opposition party in russia . that way , he added , the funds were\ncompletely closed from any scrutiny\ninside russia . he says these tactics are the reason the u . s . government has attempted to sanction top members of putin ' s regime and their business associates .\ndespite the concerns about russian officials ' getting their money into the u . s . , lesin ' s son , anton lessine , has managed to invest in some very high - profile projects .\narnold schwarzenegger at the los angeles premiere of\nsabotage\non march 19 .\nthese projects boasted some serious star power .\nfading gigolo\nstarred john turturro and woody allen .\nsabotage\nfeatured arnold schwarzenegger as an elite dea agent . brad pitt starred in\nfury\nand also executive produced the movie along with lessine .\nlessine could not be reached for comment for this article . ilya tsipis , who has a linkedin page describing him as the president of dastel corporation and is listed in records as the company ' s registered agent , did not respond to a request for comment . business insider also attempted to call lessine ' s sister , without success . lessine ' s father , putin ' s former media czar , could not be reached for comment .\nlessine is hardly the first person with controversial foreign connections to be drawn to the movie business in hollywood . saadi qaddafi , the son of the late former libyan dictator muammar qaddafi , enjoyed a short - lived stint as a movie producer before his father was deposed in a bloody revolution . earlier this year , la weekly published a lengthy report documenting the backgrounds of producers remington chase and stefan martirosian , which included\nconvictions for cocaine trafficking ; ties to the russian oil business , the armenian government , and the african diamond trade . . . stints as federal informants ,\nand alleged links to a contract killing in moscow .\npeter newman , who heads the joint mba / mfa graduate program at the tisch school of the arts at nyu and has produced more than 30 films including 2005 ' s\nthe squid and the whale ,\ntold business insider that\ndumb money ,\nor financing from inexperienced investors who are new to the industry , has a long and colorful history in hollywood . given the difficult economic climate , newman said , the industry ' s appetite for such financing had only increased in recent years .\nthe major studios at present really would rather not develop , produce , or finance motion pictures ,\nhe said .\nthey ' d rather do it off balance sheets , because the economics of making movies , especially big movies , just are very , very dicey .\nthe studio is basically saying , ' deliver the movie with such and such , and such and such , and we ' ll pay this much to promote it in the united states . ' but they ' re not really getting their hands dirty ,\nnewman said .\nliana liberato , who starred in\nhaunt ,\nwhich was produced by anton lessine .\nfor larger movies made outside the studio system , newman said , it is especially important to have cash up front to secure an a - lister .\nthe agencies basically say , ' if you want a brad pitt , or a bruce willis , or whatever . . . there has to be $ 20 million in the bank ,\nnewman said .\nthis star power is critical because these movies need to guarantee foreign box office to secure further financing . a proven , marquee name is the best way to do this .\nthese projects you ' re talking about are really large independent films that the studios handle the u . s . distribution of , and the equation is usually , there is a foreign sales agent selling territories ,\nnewman said .\ngiven this system , it ' s not hard to see why people with cash to burn \u2014 whatever their backgrounds \u2014 are so popular with movie production companies . and the financiers benefit as well : in addition to the chance to clean up their money , an association with a global celebrity can help otherwise controversial figures add some shine to their reputations .\nthe economics of filmmaking itself are so dicey , and then you add in the vanity factor of people wanting to be around famous people and attractive people ,\nnewman said .\nit ' s sort of a deadly chemical mix that has been around for a long time and will continue to happen as long as there ' s a film business .\nfurthermore , in his decades of making movies , newman says he has seen few checks and balances that are likely to keep hollywood ' s hands off dirty money .\nobservationally , i really have seen very little vetting going on ,\nnewman said .\nyou know , the only vetting that goes on in hollywood is , does the check clear ?\nthere is no evidence that lesin ' s money came from corruption . but the suggestion that putin ' s inner circle has a reputation for making money through less - than - legal means and getting that cash out of the country is well established . furthermore , as wicker said in his letter requesting the investigation , the\nconsiderable\nsums used by lesin for his real estate transactions seem questionable for a\npublic servant .\nlesin ' s son ' s filmmaking activities would seem to raise similar issues . that the two have linked business dealings is already clear in the case of one real estate property . additionally , lessine does not seem to have any history of involvement in film financing or other major business deals in the u . s . prior to his father ' s departure from the kremlin and subsequent spending spree in la ' s real estate market .\nlesin ' s critics in washington say that without forceful government intervention , corrupt money spirited out of putin ' s russia will continue to be laundered in the u . s .\nmeanwhile , lessine ' s forthcoming production ,\nfury ,\nopens oct . 17 .\nthree weeks before the opening of the toronto film festival , media content capital and veteran film exec paul hanson are launching covert media to produce , finance and distribute three to four films a year .\nthe films will carry budgets in the $ 10 million to $ 50 million range , which is less popular with the six major studios , given their focus on tentpoles and franchises .\nhe will serve as co - founder and ceo of the new company . the company said wednesday that it will expand into a broader spectrum of budget sizes and into other media such as episodic content .\nthe company said it selected the covert media name from hanson\u2019s \u201cquiet , effective , behind - the - scenes approach . \u201d\n\u201cpaul has always been known as an extremely smart , hard - working professional who gets things done while fostering great relationships with talent , \u201d said shapiro and lessine in a joint statement .\n\u201cwe are restricted from commenting in detail by the confidentiality rules of arbitration where the case is still pending , \u201d shapiro and lessine said . \u201cwe continue to vigorously prosecute our claims and we are quite confident that we will win . \u201d\nthree weeks before the opening of the toronto film festival , media content capital and veteran film exec paul hanson are launching covert media to produce , finance and distribute three to four films a year . the films will carry budgets in the $ 10 million to $ 50 million range , which is less popular with the six major [ \u2026 ]\n\u00a9 copyright 2018 variety media , llc , a subsidiary of penske business media , llc . variety and the flying v logos are trademarks of variety media , llc . powered by urltoken vip\nblock and media content capital toppers sasha shapiro and anton lessine were not immediately available for comment , but people familiar with the situation indicate that block\u2019s departure has been in the works for several months .\nblock joined with kevin frakes in october to form merced media , with $ 500 million raised from palmstar media capital .\nvariety reported on feb . 6 that merced media had launched development of teen thriller \u201cneed , \u201d based on the upcoming novel by \u201cthe testing trilogy\u201d author joelle charbonneau .\nfrakes is the ceo of palmstar media capital and has been a film financing adviser to merced capital since 2012 with producing credits on \u201cterm life\u201d ; the upcoming \u201cthe whole truth , \u201d with keanu reeves ; nima nourizadeh\u2019s upcoming \u201camerican ultra , \u201d with jesse eisenberg and kristen stewart ; and lynn shelton\u2019s \u201claggies , \u201d with keira knightly and chloe grace moretz .\nshapiro and lessine had originally said they paid \u201ceight figures\u201d for their interest . sources estimate that was around $ 25 million .\none reason for his exit is that block has shifted his primary focus to working on movies and deals for merced media , which was created in october . block and kevin frakes formed the company with $ 500 million raised from palmstar media capital , where frakes is ceo .\nthe movies are birth of the dragon , which will star donny yen ( ip man ) in a story about bruce lee before he became famous . in the movie , lee uses his kung fu skills when he gets into a big battle with a famous chinese martial artist that changes the history of martial arts in america . it is to be directed by george nolfi ( the adjustment bureau ) , with block and michael london among the producers , and shaprio and lessine as executive producers . it is written by christopher wilkinson and stephen rivele .\non both movies , merced media will also have an option to participate in the financing and production .\nblock and media content capital have been heading for a split since late last year . despite the success of fury , starring brad pitt , which has grossed about $ 214 million worldwide since it was released this past october , block and media content capital have been heading in different directions .\nhowever , shapiro and lessine insist that was not the case . they say their money came primarily from european sources and was not impacted by the situation in russia .\nquestions have been raised about where the investment in the movie business originated because lessine is the son of mikhail lesin , the former press minister of russia under vladimir putin . until december , lesin was the head of gazprom - media , the largest tv and media company in russia ( which is in part owned by the russian government ) . gazprom operates ntv television and ekho moskvy radio , among other properties .\nwhen he resigned , lessin told russian media it was for \u201cfamily reasons . \u201d\nlesin reportedly moved his family to the u . s . around 2011 and soon acquired over $ 30 million worth of residential real estate , mostly in california .\nin july 2014 , u . s . senator roger wicker ( r - mississippi ) wrote to the u . s . attorney general asking that lesin be investigated for possible violations of the foreign corrupt practices act and money - laundering . the justice department in december acknowledged it ( and the fbi ) received the request but would not comment on whether there is any investigation .\nhis father also previously denied the allegations of wrongdoing when he spoke to forbes russia .\nshapiro said they still expect to make back their money on sabotage which he said has been cleared for release in china . it is expected to open there in april .\nthe company also made haunt , a modestly budgeted horror thriller released in 2013 by ifc midnight starring ione skye , harrison gilberson and others . it got its primary initial release on vod and then went on to the home entertainment market . . shapiro predicted it will eventually earn back their investment .\nblock is a hollywood veteran who started his career as a high profile talent agent for icm and intertalent . he later became president of artisan entertainment , which had a hit with blair witch project before being sold to lionsgate in 2003 .\ncorrection 2 / 24 12 : 07 pm the spelling of the name of yellowstone falls d irector gerard johnstone was incorrect in an earlier version .\ncovert media will kick off with an initial mandate to make three to four films a year , budgeted at $ 10 million - $ 50 million . substantial capital backing for these films will come from mcc directly , with covert media focusing on \u201chigh - quality , commercial content for worldwide audiences . \u201d over time , the company plans to expand into broader budgets sizes and into other mediums including episodic content for television or streaming .\ncopyright \u00a9 2018 penske business media , llc . all rights reserved . hollywood\u2122 & design \u00a9 2018 hollywood chamber of commerce . the hollywood sign is a trademark and intellectual property of hollywood chamber of commerce . all rights reserved .\non the investment , block said it \u201cgives us the balance sheet to support filmmakers in getting their movies made and allows us to expand our business and platform to better serve our clients and the creative community . \u201d\nthis site uses cookies . by using this site you are agreeing to our privacy and cookie policy .\ncovert media\u2019s initial mandate is to make three or four films a year in the $ 10 - 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{"id": 56593, "summary": [{"text": "alberta citylink was an airline based in medicine hat , alberta , canada .", "topic": 29}, {"text": "it operated domestic passenger service for air canada as an air canada connector air carrier via a code sharing agreement .", "topic": 29}, {"text": "its main base was medicine hat airport , with a hub at calgary international airport", "topic": 29}], "title": "alberta citylink", "paragraphs": ["the mailing address of airlines : pobox161 , medicinehat , alberta , t1a7e8 , canada .\nalberta citylink is bar xh and they have sold a couple jetstream32 ' s to peace air as well as a bae 31 . quik air is , or was , using flight ops ' s oc and flies the flight ops plane on ther sked back and forth to cyeg .\n1999 - 685 - gt group . tn 7 . interim approval with changes . introduction of tariff rates for ontario , quebec and alberta .\nthe airline was established and initiated operations in 1996 . it was created to operate scheduled passenger services for air bc and air canada in alberta and eastern british columbia . in 2000 , air canada cancelled its contract , but services continued for peace air until 2004 . it had 20 employees . [ 1 ] scheduled services were also operated by bar xh air ( established in 1974 ) under the name alberta citylink . however , scheduled services are no longer operated . [ 2 ]\noperating under the name of alberta citylink , bar xh offered reliable standards of service , to provide scheduled services on a subcontracted basis to major air carriers across canada . before the merger of canada ' s national carriers in 2000 , we provided a scheduled commuter service to air canada . bar xh is not currently operating scheduled routes .\n\u2022 1600 within canada , the airline industry is clearly divided into three camps : the red , the blue , and the unaffiliated . the red camp includes scheduled air carriers aligned with air canada and includes wholly owned subsidiaries like air ontario , air nova , air bc , and air alliance , as well as smaller privately owned domestic carriers like alberta citylink , central mountain air , first air , air creebec , and bearskin airlines .\n1999 - 892 - cnci . tn 8 . interim approval . contribution charges for trunk - side and line - side access - amendment of its contribution rates for alberta to remain consistent with those of the incumbent local exchange carrier .\nbar xh was a provider of canadian air charter service based in medicine hat and calgary , alberta , canada . bar xh offered air charter , air ambulance , scheduled flight services to major airlines as well as aviation and flight training services .\n1999 - 01 - in re : form of regulation for telus communications ( edmonton ) inc . - telecom public notice crtc 1998 - 03 . application for costs by the consumers\u2019 association of canada , alberta branch . file number : 8085 - rp0007 / 98\n1999 - 873 - tci . tns 78 / a . approved . amalgamation of the service charges of the former telus and tcei under a common tariff , so as to provide standard structures , rates and terms and conditions of service throughout alberta . eff . date = 20 . 09 . 99 .\n1999 - 14 - in re : service to high - cost serving areas \u2013 telecom public notice crtc 1997 - 42 . application for costs by the federation of alberta gas co - ops , submitted on its behalf by the campbell ryder consulting group . file numbers : 8665 - c12 - 04 / 97 and 4754 - 159\nmr . stephen smith ( president and chief executive officer , westjet airlines ) : good afternoon , ladies and gentlemen of the standing committee on transport . my name is stephen smith . i am the president and chief executive officer of westjet airlines , a regional low - fare carrier operating completely in western canada , based in calgary , alberta .\n1999 - 452 - tci tn 85 . approved . amalgamation of the digital exchange access ( dea ) services of the former telus communications inc . and telus communications ( edmonton ) inc . under a common tariff , so as to provide standard dea structures , rates and terms and conditions of service throughout alberta . eff . date = 24 . 5 . 99 .\n1999 - 350 - tci . tn 45 . approved . amalgamation of the centrex - based data services of the former telus communications inc . and telus communications ( edmonton ) inc . under a common tariff , so as to provide standard switched 56 digital service structures , rates , and terms and conditions of service throughout alberta . eff . date = 1 . 5 . 99 .\n1999 - 359 - tci . tn 51 . approved . addition of three new calling features : advanced call forwarding , do not disturb tm and call gate tm , and alignment of the services of the former telus communications inc . and telus communications ( edmonton ) inc . so as to provide similar calling features structures , rates , and terms and conditions of service throughout alberta .\n1999 - 03 - in re : recovery of local competition start - up and local number portability costs - telecom public notice crtc 1998 - 10 . application for costs by the alberta council on aging , the consumers\u2019 association of canada , la f\u00e9d\u00e9ration nationale des associations de consommateurs du qu\u00e9bec and the national anti - poverty organization . file number : 8622 - s1 - 03 / 98\n1999 - 789 - citytel . tn 37 . approved . residential additional line bundle , from 1 september to 31 december 1999 , consisting of : one additional individual residential access line , including the message relay centre charge ; a choice of one custom calling feature service or call answer service ( vmuif - voice messaging user interface forum ) ; citylink unlimited internet service ; and one e - mail address in addition to the address included with internet service . eff . date = 1 . 9 . 99 .\n1999 - 364 - tci . tn 66 . approved . special number search - amalgamation and restructuring of the prestige telephone numbers service of the former telus communications inc . and the special number search service of the former telus communications ( edmonton ) inc . under a common tariff , so as to provide standard service structures , rates , and terms and conditions of service throughout alberta . eff . date = 1 . 5 . 99 .\n1999 - 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lease metro 23 to canadian since 1993 , but entered into a codesharing and risk - sharing agreement with the airline in 1999 before it all came apart five months later .\nalthough its agreement with canadian only represented about 15 % of its business , sunwest was financially on the hook for two metro 23s , having cancelled the two others on order .\nwe looked at various options such as carrying on , on our own , but there was nobody to connect to ,\nsays mark eberl , the company ' s managing director .\nwe looked at doing something similar with us carriers , but that also didn ' t work .\neberl even contacted westjet , but it was too busy building its own route structure to show much interest .\nwe don ' t fit their profile , because their clientele would save money by driving to calgary to catch a flight rather than hitch a ride on one of our aircraft .\neberl says the pain of\nbeing dropped like a hot potato\nby air canada has been eased slightly by the booming oil business , the primary focus of his charter operations .\nmeanwhile , air canada is busy uniting its regional carriers into a single brand whose name and logo is still under development , according to flynn . the plan is to launch the new brand by early autumn as part of a company - wide restructuring that has seen both the airline ' s aeroplan loyalty programme and its technical services operation spun off into separate units .\nthe regionals - air bc , air nova , air ontario and canadian regional airlines , the former canadian airlines regional feeder - have merged to become a wholly owned subsidiary of air canada . the combined entity has 5 , 000 employees and 132 aircraft , half of which are bombardier dash 8 - 100s . the rest of the fleet consists of 32 fokker f28 - 1000s , 19 dash 8 - 300s , 10 british aerospace 146s and five raytheon beech 1900ds .\nplans to expand or modernise the fleet are on hold as part of air canada ' s zero growth policy this year . and the different regionals must create a common bargaining unit for the entire fleet before moving ahead .\nwe ' re dealing with more complexities now than with the air canada and canadian merger , because there are over 30 different agreements in place ,\nsays flynn .\nit ' s like a moving target with no set deadline , but we want to get an agreement in place as soon as possible so we can move forward with fleet renewal and better labour and customer relations .\nthe regional airline ' s scope clause is extremely rigid as far as jet aircraft are concerned and is tied to the growth formula at the flagship carrier , which has a fleet of 239 aircraft , including 25 bombardier crj100s . as long as the mainline fleet stays at 239 aircraft , the regional division can continue to operate its jet aircraft . the scope clause restricts the number of jets , the size of the aircraft , the rate of transfer from air canada and the relative number of available seat miles that can be flown by the regional carrier . in addition , the carrier is limited to 55 - seat and 80 - seat turboprop aircraft . the number of jets it can operate is based on a floor of 39 jets , including the 10 bae 146s , with additions possible only if air canada adds aircraft of 100 seats plus .\nthe f28s are to be replaced by the crjs as long as new jet aircraft are introduced to the mainline fleet to replace them . since air canada announced no growth this year , however , the f28s can only be replaced by turboprops .\nthe eventual fleet renewal could lead to new opportunities for air canada in the regional carrier market , says flynn , noting that some of the partners have been approached to look at several different business arrangements .\nwith our regional expertise , we are actively seeking out opportunities for our excess capacity , notably the f28s , whether on a training basis or equity partnership with another carrier . it was never part of our business plan up to now , but it has been put on the agenda to research it further .\nonly twice in the first decade since the airbus a380 entered service has the double - deck aircraft ended a year with its order backlog higher than that of the previous one . on both occasions middle eastern carrier emirates alone had spared the programme from recording a duck for the year . emirates ordered 32 a380s in mid - 2010 and just eight days before the end of 2013 signed for another 50 of the type .\nlosing four geared turbofan engines to in - flight failures as a result of a botched durability upgrade was not how pratt & whitney wanted 2018 to begin quite the opposite .\nevidence - tran ( 36 - 2 ) - no . 17 - house of commons of canada\nnotices of meeting include information about the subject matter to be examined by the committee and date , time and place of the meeting , as well as a list of any witnesses scheduled to appear . the evidence is the edited and revised transcript of what is said before a committee . the minutes of proceedings are the official record of the business conducted by the committee at a sitting .\nif you have any questions or comments regarding the accessibility of this publication , please contact us at accessible @ urltoken .\nthe chair ( mr . stan keyes ( hamilton west , lib . ) ) : good afternoon , colleagues . pursuant to standing order 108 ( 2 ) , this is a study on the future of the airline industry in canada .\nwe welcome our witnesses this afternoon . representing westjet airlines , we have mr . stephen smith , president and ceo . from bearskin airlines , we have harvey friesen , president . and from first air , we have three representatives : mr . robert davis , president ; mr . pita aatami , chairman ; and mr . sam silverstone , the legal counsel .\ngentlemen , good afternoon and welcome to the standing committee on transport . we look forward to hearing your presentations . i ' d like to begin if i might with westjet airlines and mr . stephen smith .\nmr . michel guimond ( beauport\u2014montmorency\u2014c\u00f4te - de - beaupr\u00e9\u2014\u00eele - d ' orl\u00e9ans , bq ) : on a question of privilege , mr . chairman , i am raising section 117 of the points of order , which stipulates that the chair of a committee must maintain order in the committee and ensure that the proper procedure and practices are observed .\ni am also raising , mr . chairman , beauchesne ' s parliamentary rules and forms\n, 6th edition , in which point 75 deals with members ' freedom of speech . i will read you that point :\n75 . the privilege of freedom of speech is both the least questioned and the most fundamental right of the member of parliament on the floor of the house and in committee . it is primarily guaranteed in the british bill of rights which declared \u201cthat the freedom of speech and debates or proceedings in parliament ought not be impeached or questioned in any court or place outside of parliament\u201d .\ni am also raising , mr . chairman , point 69 of beauchesne ' s parliamentary rules and forms ,\n69 . the speaker has reminded the house , \u201cit is very important . . . to indicate that something can be inflammatory , can be disagreeable , can even be offensive , but it may not be a question of privilege unless the comment actually impinges upon the ability of members of parliament to do their job properly . \u201d\n\u2022 1540 i answered that i had a job to do , that i was doing this job to the best of my abilities , with my talents and my failings , but also with my heart , that i felt threatened by him , that i had a right to speak here , in parliament , because we live in a democracy and i had been sent here by citizens who trusted in me to represent them as well as any one of us .\ni told him that , in a democracy , voters can change their representatives every four years if they ' re not satisfied with their work , unlike senators who are appointed as a political reward .\ni went to see the security guards with this individual . i asked him to identify himself . he was wearing a blue card issued by the house security service with the name scott bradley on it .\nwhile all this was going on , ms . parrish arrived . i asked her if she had witnessed the threats he made against me and she said no , she hadn ' t .\nthe security guard i met went to get his immediate superior and all the notes were recorded . at the moment , an inquiry is being carried out .\ntoday at noon , i went to see the sergeant - at - arms cloutier and indicated to him that i would be raising this question of privilege and that it was up to you to decide , as committee chairman .\nmr . chairman , considering the facts i ' ve presented , considering the parliamentary law applicable in these cases , i would ask that you ensure my safety as a member of parliament and that you continue to recognize my right to speak , as you have always done , mr . chairman . i would like to repeat that i am not criticizing your chairmanship . whether you agree with the comments i make or not , you have always conducted the work of this parliamentary committee with a master ' s hand , but i am telling you that my rights have been violated and i am afraid that other people will threaten and intimidate us .\nthe chair : mr . guimond raises a very important point , a point that we must , individually or as a collective , respect , and that is the ability to sit in a committee . we also have the privilege of being protected by the house of commons , because this committee and any committee of the house of commons is an extension of the house of commons .\nwe must be able to do our job to the best of our ability , and if that means asking questions that we feel are important and might not be to the liking of a particular individual who might be watching these proceedings , that ' s too bad , because quite frankly , we have a job to do .\ni don ' t care if it ' s a member of any opposition party or my colleagues on the government side . i have to remain as neutral as i can as chair and protect the integrity and the abilities of every member of this committee to express their views , ask the questions , and get to the point of whatever it is they want to do with the witness .\n\u2022 1545 mr . guimond , when i left the committee this afternoon , i was told of the altercation out front\u2014the altercation of words ; let ' s make that clear . the first thing i did on your behalf , as i would on anyone ' s behalf as a member of this committee , is i had a discussion with mr . cloutier as well . i have asked for , and mr . cloutier has supplied us with , a security guard outside this door so that , for your security and the security of all members , when the committee meeting is concluded and you want to leave , you can leave without fear of being harassed .\nwe all know there ' s a bit of a game that happens here in ottawa . it ' s an art form . we walk out of question period , and even the door coming out of question period is jammed with cameras and reporters , and everyone is trying to get their clip from the latest hot member of parliament or cabinet minister , and in the case of a committee , the latest witness who happens to be on the hot seat at that moment . so there ' s a scrum , and scrums can be very difficult to get through .\nat times witnesses and the friends of witnesses who sit behind our witnesses will get as tempered as we do sometimes , except we have the right to be tempered , sitting here to ask the questions . quite frankly , after the fact , if they want to have a discussion , they can come up to us and have a discussion . we hope that discussion is always done in a non - hostile manner .\nunfortunately , in this circumstance , i have heard it didn ' t happen that way .\nmr . guimond , i hope you ' ll take some solace in the fact that i have spoken with the sergeant - at - arms , mr . gus cloutier . a security guard will , from this day forward until the end of these hearings , be posted outside this door so as to make sure you can come and go without any harassment .\non the matter of asking this individual to no longer be admitted into the committee room , i too would like to have a discussion with this individual , from the perspective of being a chair , to point out to him that he went over the line in the opinion of one of my members of this committee . i would like to see what this individual does first . from what you have told me\u2014and i don ' t have both sides of the story quite yet\u2014i would expect that if there were no witnesses . . . i am familiar with this individual , and i am probably 90 % sure this individual will get in contact with you in one way or another to express an apology .\ni hope that goes some distance in satisfying your point of order with us this afternoon . mr . guimond , do you have anything to add ?\nwe apologize to the witnesses for the interruption . it was obviously a necessary one .\nmr . smith , when you ' re comfortable , we would like to hear your presentation on behalf of westjet .\n\u2022 1550 why has westjet been successful when other airlines have not been ? there are a number of factors , but primarily it comes down to our people . westjet invests heavily in its people , and as a result they provide us with a low - cost structure where we average approximately 65 employees per aircraft versus the two major carriers , who currently employ between 140 and 170 employees per aircraft . in addition , our people give us a customer service for which we are renowned and which really is the reason people continue to come back to westjet .\nwestjet fares are , on average , approximately one - half of those charged by the major carriers , and none of our fares have any saturday night stay requirements in them . we are the true low - cost carrier .\nwestjet ' s marketing philosophy is not to garner market share , but rather we grow the marketplace in which we serve . in 1997 , when westjet had only seven aircraft compared with 1995 , which was before we had started , we had seen our marketplace grow an average of 150 % . now that we are up to 13 aircraft we believe the stimulation is much greater than that . prior to our arrival , markets would grow an average of approximately 3 % per year , for comparison ' s sake .\nfrom the financial results posted by air canada , the three publicly traded charter airlines , some regional carriers and ourselves , which all appear to be relatively healthy , we can only draw the conclusion that the airline industry in canada is not broken .\nfirst , we request that there not be any reregulation of the industry in canada . we believe this is wrong and definitely not called for .\nsecond , assuming that one of the current offers is successful , we will end up with one major carrier in canada . westjet is very pro competition . we were born in an era of competition . we will thrive in an era of competition . while we do not believe we compete with the major carriers , any restructuring or consolidation in the airline industry would be extremely favourable to westjet . we become a viable alternative to the major airlines as their frequency on routes decreases and ours increases .\nwe do have a problem , however , if one carrier controlling approximately 90 % of the airline industry in canada is free to do whatever they want in terms of current or potential competition . you can imagine what would happen if a carrier were to control the high - fare market and also decided to get into the low - fare marketplace . there would be very few if any openings for future competition .\n\u2022 1555 in addition , it would allow this new large entity to cross - subsidize its low - fare operation from an obviously profitable high - fare operation that would have no competition .\nas a result , we are asking transport canada , along with the competition bureau , to ensure that a framework of competition is built into any single carrier proposal .\nwe have seen a letter from mr . konrad von finckenstein , commissioner of competition , to the hon . david collenette , minister of transport , with respect to some ideas into which we had some input , and we are supportive of many of the ideas contained in that letter .\nwestjet believes we live in an efficient economy and as a result we must allow competition and the forces in that efficient economy to occur .\nobviously this does not guarantee that every company that exists will always exist , and in fact i will suggest to you that would only see a regeneration of the airline industry if there were some dramatic change to the current existing scenario .\nin addition , there has been some comment about allowing foreign airlines to operate on domestic routes . while once again westjet is pro competition , without reciprocal agreements in other countries we do not believe this makes sense for canada , and in particular not for westjet .\nwithout the ability to respond to foreign carriers who may decide to set up service on canadian routes , it can create an unequal playing field in which we could find it very difficult to compete .\nfrom my speech , i would like you to take the following . first , westjet has been doing , and continues to do , extremely well . this morning we released our third - quarter results and on a margin basis we are one of the top profitable airlines in north america , if not the top profitable airline , on a margin basis , in north america .\nsecondly , we believe there ' s a problem with one player in the industry .\nthird , while westjet will do well with any restructuring or consolidation , if we end up with one dominant carrier , we would ask the competition bureau and transport canada to ensure that we have a competitive , fair , and equitable airline industry .\nwe would ask that the concept of reregulation not be considered , and we do not support the ability for foreign - owned carriers to operate in canada without reciprocal agreements .\nthe chair : thank you , mr . smith . we appreciate that , and all within the 10 minutes too , which is terrific .\nmr . harvey friesen ( president , bearskin airlines ) : mr . chairman , honourable members of parliament , and ladies and gentlemen , i ' d like to thank you for the opportunity to make a presentation to the transportation committee at this time .\nbearskin airlines , or our corporate name , bearskin lake air service , will celebrate its 37th anniversary in july 2000 . bearskin airlines ' roots are deep in the soil of northern ontario , and the company has come a long way since its founding on july 17 , 1963 .\nat present , bearskin airlines operates a fleet of 26 aircraft under a variety of schedule , charter , and contract services . bearskin airlines is northern ontario ' s hometown airline and its largest commuter airline .\nin 1999 the company will carry more than 200 , 000 passengers to 38 destinations on almost 200 scheduled departures daily . bearskin is also a charter carrier in the region , providing services to government , corporate , and private interest groups .\nbearskin ' s scheduled network extends from flin flon , the pas , and winnipeg in the west , to sudbury , north bay , and ottawa in the east , and as far north as peawanuck and fort severn on the hudson bay coast .\nour current marketing agreement with air canada ' s connector carrier , air ontario , provides for our participation in the aeroplan frequent flyer program as well as joint fares with air canada .\naffiliation with air canada provides for a number of marketing tools that enable the red camp to be more competitive than they could be individually . wholly owned subsidiaries and some of the privately owned carriers participate in code sharing with air canada .\nall airlines in the red camp are offered participation in the aeroplan frequent flyer program , as well as through fares or joint fares . these airlines also endeavour to facilitate connections between each other at the hub airports , providing a seamless service for passengers and baggage that make multiple connections .\nglobally , air canada is aligned with other carriers in the star alliance , including lufthansa , united airlines , sas , and other carriers . the benefits to these member carriers are similar to those outlined above .\nthe blue camp includes scheduled air carriers aligned with canadian airlines international and includes wholly owned subsidiaries like canadian regional , as well as privately owned carriers like ontario regional , inter - canadien , and calm air , in which canadian has a part interest .\nglobally , canadian airlines is aligned with other carriers in the oneworld alliance , including american airlines , british airways , and other carriers . the benefits to members of this alliance are similar to those outlined in the red camp and star alliance partners .\nunaffiliated carriers include scheduled and charter carriers who have remained independent , like westjet , canada 3000 , royal aviation , and others . most of these carriers serve only larger markets on a point - to - point basis . although these carriers can be and are competitive in the markets they serve , they are unable to compete effectively in a true global sense .\nwithin the current environment , wholly owned subsidiaries of either the red or blue camp can receive specific direction in terms of markets served or fares charged . privately owned affiliated carriers are free to do as they like , although policies that are not endorsed by the major carriers could have negative effects on their relationship .\nbearskin airlines prides itself on being a canadian airline , and , as an operator and business owner in this country , we would not like to see any changes that would effectively place control of our industry out of the hands of canadians .\nthere has been much said about the impact of job losses and layoffs , and again , comments have been made on minimizing this impact by expansion and attrition . for independents our size , the concern is , will this expansion to reduce layoffs result in dumping aircraft and financial resources on routes currently operated by independents , commuters , and regionals , who will be stripped of their marketing tools and end up going it alone against their former partner ? if this occurs , the layoffs will happen not with the large carrier , but with the small independents who cannot fight such a huge competitor ."]}
{"id": 56597, "summary": [{"text": "finca international is a non-profit , microfinance organization , founded by john hatch in 1984 .", "topic": 1}, {"text": "sometimes referred to as the \" world bank for the poor \" , finca is the innovator of the village banking methodology in microcredit and is widely regarded as one of the pioneers of modern-day microfinance .", "topic": 1}, {"text": "with its headquarters in washington , d.c. , finca has 21 affiliated host-country institutions ( affiliates ) , in latin america and the caribbean , africa , eurasia and the middle east and south asia .", "topic": 28}, {"text": "along with grameen bank and accion international , finca is considered to be one of the most influential microfinance organizations in the world . ", "topic": 1}], "title": "finca international", "paragraphs": ["rupert scofield , president and chief executive officer of finca international . what\u2019s next for microfinance ? photo by : finca international\nthe majority owner of the finca impact finance network is finca international , a not - for - profit organization . finca international is joined by socially minded minority shareholders .\nthe majority owner of the finca impact finance network is finca international , a not - for - profit organization . finca international is joined by socially minded minority shareholders .\n\u2019s lana parrilla is collaborating with the foundation for international community assistance ( finca ) to combat global poverty .\nfinca international is a washington , dc - based not - for - profit organization with a mission to alleviate poverty through lasting solutions that help people build assets , create jobs and raise their standard of living . finca uk is a london - headquartered partner organization of finca international . finca international is also the majority owner of finca impact finance , a network of community - based microfinance institutions and banks .\nfrancis fukuyama , ph . d . , director of international development programs , the paul h . nitze school of advanced international studies , the johns hopkins university\ncharity navigator only considers information reported on united states irs form 990 , thus , it fails to take into account finca international\u2019s consolidated financial statements , which represent our international network of 20 subsidiaries . charity navigator has acknowledged that their current evaluation model is not designed to evaluate the specifics of finca\u2019s unique business model . therefore , finca international and charity navigator mutually agreed that finca should delist from the ranking service .\nthe mastercard foundation and finca international launch $ 12 . 7 million partnership to expand financial services in malawi , tanzania , and zambia\nthe microfinance ceo working group encompases officials from 10 international organizations that promote microfinance in some capacity , including finca , brac and care .\nfinca international\u2019s partners in fmh are a group of leading , socially - responsible investors that share finca international\u2019s poverty alleviation mission . partners include the international finance corporation ( ifc ) , kfw bankengruppe , fmo , responsability global microfinance fund , asn - novib ( managed via triple jump ) and triodos investment management . no employee or board member of finca international will be allowed to invest or have an equity interest in , or benefit financially from , fmh , as specifically defined in the legal documents establishing fmh .\nfinca\u2019s unique business model combines the heart and soul of a nonprofit organization\u2014finca international\u2014with the business acumen of a for - profit business\u2014finca microfinance holding company\u2014to generate optimal impact and reach millions more people with life - changing financial services .\nwhat do you think about the future of microfinance and traditional mfis such as finca international ? let us know by leaving a comment below .\nthe finca international global mission is to alleviate poverty through lasting solutions that help people build assets , create jobs and raise their standard of living .\nthe mastercard foundation and finca international launch $ 12 . 7 million partnership to expand financial services in malawi , tanzania , and zambia - mastercard foundation\n( office of her majesty , press department \u2013 new york ) her majesty queen rania al - abdullah co - chaired the launch of the village banking campaign where finca international ( the foundation for international community assistance ) , announced it would bring its considerable microfinance expertise and resources to jordan and the broader middle east . international insurance giant aig ( american international group , inc . ) pledged its support to expand micro - insurance products through a $ 1 . 5 million grant .\nfinca international , inc . is the founding organization of the network\u2019s 21 microfinance institutions ( subsidiaries ) . in 2010 , finca international established a holding company structure through the creation of finca microfinance holding company llc ( fmh ) . fmh was created to facilitate access to socially - responsible capital to deepen our presence in existing markets and enter new , underserved markets in a sustainable fashion . enormous care was taken to protect finca international\u2019s poverty alleviation mission during the creation of fmh . structural formats and governance policies were put into place to ensure continued adherence to finca\u2019s mission and client focus .\nthe majority owner of the finca network is finca international , a washington , d . c . - based not - for - profit organization , and its minority shareholders are the international finance corporation ( ifc ) , kfw , nederlandse financierings - maatschappij voor ontwikkelingslanden n . v . ( fmo ) , responsability , triple jump and triodos .\njohn hatch conceives village banking . his plan enables poor bolivian farmers with no collateral to access loans through a collective guarantee . in 1985 hatch establishes finca . finca is an acronym that stands for the foundation for international community assistance .\nlearn about new trends in international development , view current events in a new light , and immerse yourself in other cultures .\nto get these essential products to customers , finca international seeks to build global network of sustainable and scalable social enterprises . microfinance is the original social enterprise and market - based solution to poverty . as a pioneer in microfinance , we knows what it takes to scale a social enterprise and serve the poor responsibly . finca international has two key initiatives in social enterprise :\nfinca launches five new programs in eurasia . her majesty queen rania al - abdullah of jordan inaugurates finca kosovo ; finca also launches programs in armenia , georgia , azerbaijan .\nleading finca impact finance as chief executive officer is andr\u00e9e simon , who brings more than 25 years of experience in economic development and inclusive financial services . ms . simon has been instrumental in finca\u2019s evolution towards customer - centric digital financial services . she was chief operating officer and most recently the co - ceo of the finca microfinance holding company , the social investment partnership behind finca\u2019s global network . previously , ms . simon was the president and coo of women for women international , and she has held various business and advisory roles in other organizations , including the center for strategic and international studies and women advancing microfinance international .\nfinca canada is a partner organization of finca international , the non - profit creator and majority owner of a network of innovative microfinance institutions serving nearly 2 million people on 5 continents with a double bottom line approach to financial sustainability and social impact .\nfinca helps clients save money with over $ 130 million in savings deposits . the same year finca launched in nigeria .\non january 1 , 2017 , fmh officially launched finca impact finance , the global services company of the finca network .\nleading finca impact finance as chief executive officer is andr\u00e9e simon , who brings more than 25 years of experience in economic development and inclusive financial services . ms . simon has been instrumental in finca ' s evolution towards customer - centric digital financial services . she was chief operating officer and most recently the co - ceo of the finca microfinance holding company , the social investment partnership behind finca ' s global network . previously , ms . simon was the president and coo of women for women international , and she has held various business and advisory roles in other organizations , including the center for strategic and international studies and women advancing microfinance international .\nwe had previously evaluated this organization , but have since determined that this charity ' s atypical business model can not be accurately captured in our current rating methodology . our removal of finca international from our site is neither a condemnation nor an endorsement of this charity . we reserve the right to reinstate a rating for finca international as soon as we identify a rating methodology that appropriately captures its business model .\nfinca launches five new programs in eurasia . her majesty queen rania al - abdullah of jordan inaugurates finca kosovo ; finca also launches programs in armenia , georgia , azerbaijan , and russia .\nfinca launches finca microfinance holding company llc . , the first - of - its - kind socially responsible investment partnership for microfinance .\non a recent finca talks , jacquie green , board member of finca canada , and leah miller , manager of donor engagement , discuss finca\u2019s efforts to increase economic equality for women in haiti .\nat the next finca talks , jacquie green and leah miller will discuss finca\u2019s efforts to increase economic equality for women in haiti .\nthe foundation for international community assistance ( finca ) is a non - profit organisation that provides small loans and savings plans , insurance , payment transfers , and other services to help micro entrepreneurs to start and build enterprises .\nfinca afghanistan becomes the first microcredit program in the country . finca pioneers sharia - compliant products , which conform to islamic financial principles .\nfinca international is a 501 ( c ) 3 not - for - profit corporation registered in the state of new york . our revenue comes from the microfinance operations of the finca impact finance network as well as from grants and donations , all of which are used to fund our work .\njohn hatch conceives the idea of village banking . his plan enables poor bolivian farmers with no collateral to access loans through a collective guarantee . hatch establishes finca , an acronym that stands for the foundation for international community assistance .\nwith a laugh , he admitted that a friend and colleague from the international finance corp . recently referred to traditional mfis like finca as \u201cthe walking dead , \u201d while others \u201cpatronizingly refer to us as \u2018legacy microfinance organizations . \u2019\u201d\nfinca introduces \u201cbranchless banking . \u201d point - of - sale , atms and cell phone banking programs expand finca\u2019s outreach and lower transaction costs .\nservipagos has partnered with finca ecuador to provide third party agency banking services , allowing finca clients to make loan repayments at any servipagos agent .\nfinca launches its first program in africa . finca uganda opens in 1992 , proving that village banking can work in diverse geographic and cultural environments .\nfinca impact finance is a subsidiary of the finca microfinance holding company llc and supports a network of 20 community - based microfinance institutions and banks .\nsmartphones , credit scoring , new agent networks and big data could make microfinance professionals even more productive in years to come , according to rupert scofield , president and chief executive officer of finca international \u2014 one of the world\u2019s most prominent mfis .\nafter acquiring majority shares in 2013 , finca microfinance bank opened its doors to the people of pakistan and also became part of the finca\u2019s global family .\nin guatemala , finca has partnered with tigo money so that finca clients can now make loan repayments using prepaid airtime at any authorized tigo money outlet .\nfinca international is the founder and majority - owner of 20 community - based microfinance institutions and banks across africa , eurasia , latin america , the middle east and south asia . through this global network , called finca impact finance , we are meeting the needs of previously unbanked clients . finca does so by providing access to financial services and enabling full participation in the economy for the world\u2019s poor .\nabout finca impact finance finca impact finance is a network of 21 microfinance institutions and banks that provides socially responsible financial services and enables low - income individuals and communities to invest in the future . the majority owner of the network is finca international , a microfinance and social enterprise not - for - profit leader dedicated to creating economic inclusion for the poor . for more information , visit fincaimpact . com .\nfor seven consecutive years , charity navigator rated finca international as one of the most efficient and effective charities in operation , placing us in the top 1 % of rated charities . but with finca\u2019s transition to a new business model in 2011 , charity navigator\u2019s evaluation methods no longer provided an accurate assessment of our operations and impact .\noikocredit chose to partner with finca malawi because the mfi has an excellent geographical outreach , with a presence in all regions . thanks to its affiliation to finca international ( itself also an oikocredit partner ) finca malawi has good access to training and technical assistance . it has a strong brand reputation in malawi ' s microfinance market and a high - quality product portfolio . finally , the organization strongly focuses on client protection .\nfinca brand was launched in pakistan as finca microfinance bank ltd . in the same year , the bank started offering employee banking services and the running finance facility .\nfinca zambia partners with zanamaca to provide customised financial services to low income entrepreneurs and marketeers . on monday 20th november , 2017 , finca zambia and zambia national marketeers credit association ( zanamaca ) signed an mou that will see finca zambia provide marketeers\nfinca azerbaijan - a non - bank credit organization operates in azerbaijan since 1998 under the limited licence of central bank of azerbaijan republic . \u00a92018 finca azerbaijan privacy policy\nfinca canada announced today the naming of chloe wilde as the organization\u2019s national ambassador .\nincluding accounting , administration , advocacy , banking , fundraising , government relations , information technology , international relations , marketing , public relations , project management , research , writing , and more .\nread more international development news online , and subscribe to the development newswire to receive the latest from the world\u2019s leading donors and decision - makers \u2014 emailed to you free every business day .\nfinca impact finance\u2019s network of 20 microfinance institutions and banks provides responsible financial services that enables low - income entrepreneurs and small business owners to invest in their future . the majority owner of the network is finca international , a microfinance and social enterprise not - for - profit leader dedicated to creating economic inclusion for the poor . for more information , visit urltoken\nfinca uganda ltd ( mdi ) is a microfinance deposit taking institution regulated by bank of uganda under the mdi act 2003 . \u00a92018 finca uganda legal disclaimer | privacy policy\nfinca is a leading international microfinance institution offering financial services and products to small scale businesses that have been turned down by traditional banks , so that these businesses can start , grow , and diversify with resulting increases in family income , nutrition , employment and well - being .\nmilestone : finca celebrates 25 years of providing financial services to low - income entrepreneurs .\nfinca microfinance bank limited is part of the finca impact finance network , a group of 20 microfinance and financial institutions that provides socially responsible financial services and enables low - income entrepreneurs and small business owners to invest in the future . \u00a92018 finca pakistan privacy policy\nfinca impact finance will continue to deliver on finca ' s 30 - year legacy of reaching underserved people with responsible financial services while increasingly leveraging digitization and mobile financial services .\ncraft silicon operates the breft switch behind finca\u2019s agency banking network in drc and zambia .\n, africa , and asia . finca lends primarily to women , in part because women\nfinca international is a 501 ( c ) ( 3 ) not - for - profit corporation headquartered in washington , dc and registered in the state of new york ( tax id : 13 - 3240109 ) . our revenue comes from the microfinance operations of finca impact finance , as well as from grants and donations , all of which are used to fund our work .\nqueen rania , who is a long - time supporter of microfinance and member of finca international\u2019s board of directors , said ,\ni know that creating opportunity in my region is not an option ; it is a necessity\u2026 [ and ] it is clear that programs like finca can help lay a firm foundation \u2013 for employment and empowerment and self confidence and hope .\ndonated funding comes from a variety of sources , including u . s . and international governmental development agencies , private foundations , corporations , service and religious organizations , and individual donors . back to top\nabout finca international finca is a leading international microfinance organization that provides financial services to the world ' s lowest - income entrepreneurs , helping them to create jobs , build assets and improve their standard of living . for more than twenty years , finca has been committed to breaking the cycle of poverty by providing community - based credit and savings opportunities . currently , finca operates with a distinctive , integrated business model that accepts donations and investment dollars , an approach that leverages available capital and promotes greater transparency , sustainability and higher standards of business practices . this has allowed finca to achieve balanced financial and social performance unmatched in its industry while opening the path to socio - economic development for the lowest - income citizens of the world . based in washington dc with local operations on four continents , serving more than 500 , 000 clients , finca ' s outreach is among the broadest and most comprehensive of today ' s microfinance networks .\nthere are exceptions . opportunity international , an oak brook , ill . - based mfi with operations in 30 countries , gives business training to its clients . in peru , the foundation for international community assistance ( finca ) , a washington , d . c . - based mfi , teaches its clients how to identify their customers , market their products , and perform basic accounting . a recent study found that finca clients who received business training increased their profits , reinvested more profits into their businesses , and maintained better records than did clients who did not receive the training . 12\nacademy - award winning actress natalie portman is named finca ambassador of hope and her work with finca raises the visibility of microfinance as one important tool for development in emerging economies .\nfinca is partnering with finja in pakistan to provide a full suite of mobile financial services .\nfinca started operations in nigeria as finca microfinance bank ltd in 2014 with headquarters in owerri imo state and has plans for strategic expansion to all southeastern states and southwest region of nigeria .\n27 april 2017 , washington , dc \u2013 finca , the global institution that pioneered village bankingtm and helped prove the sustainable microfinance model as key to economic development , today announced the launch of finca impact finance . finca impact finance will continue to deliver on finca\u2019s 30 - year legacy of reaching underserved people with responsible financial services while increasingly leveraging digitization and mobile financial services .\nafter 17 years of operation as micro - finance institution in the country , finca tanzania accomplished yet another milestone , which opens a whole new chapter of our operations as finca microfinance bank .\nfinca malawi was created in 1994 and has its base in malawi ' s commercial capital , blantyre . it is part of finca international ' s global network . the microfinance institution ( mfi ) provides financial services to more than 45 , 000 low - income small entrepreneurs in all districts in malawi via 20 branches . in addition to its famous village banking model , it also offers group and individual loans .\nfinca offers micro - insurance . its innovative program in uganda is later adopted by many mfis .\nfinca microfinance bank ltd nigeria is part of the finca impact finance network , a group of 21 microfinance and financial institutions that provides socially responsible financial services and enables low - income entrepreneurs and small business owners to invest in the future . \u00a92018 finca microfinance bank limited legal disclaimer | privacy policy\nsupporters of microfinance contend that small loans fuel economic self - sufficiency . they point to the billions of dollars that microfinance institutions ( mfis ) such as grameen bank , acci\u00f3n international , and opportunity international ( oi ) have given to millions of small - time , impoverished entrepreneurs . they cite research showing that microloans increase household consumption , 1 give women more clout in their communities , encourage the use of contraceptives , and improve the nutrition of young children . 2\na pilot program using tablets is enabling finca to collect client household and geographic data quickly and accurately .\nwe have over 70 finca express agents spread across the country that offer banking services within the communities .\n\u201ci haven\u2019t donated to finca since i saw a financial statement several years ago . finca\u2019s administration appears to be quite fat . i\u2019d prefer to have my donations more efficiently leveraged in a leaner organization . \u201d\nfinca defines a social enterprise as a revenue - generating business that provides goods or services intended to achieve positive social , community economic and / or environmental outcomes consistent with finca\u2019s mission objectives . back to top\njeff is a global development reporter for devex . based in washington , dc , he covers multilateral affairs , u . s . aid and international development trends . he has worked with human rights organizations in both senegal and the united states , and prior to joining devex worked as a production assistant at national public radio . he holds a master ' s degree in journalism from columbia university and a bachelor\u2019s degree in international relations and french from the university of rochester .\nin 2012 , finca launched agency banking in the democratic republic of congo . this innovative method uses local merchants and shopkeepers in areas where finca doesn\u2019t have a presence to provide banking services to remote clients . the agents are equipped with portable devices that connect to finca\u2019s bank network and bank accounts through biometric fingerprints .\nother women on this list are committed to helping women around the globe . oscar - winning actress natalie portman is an active supporter of finca international ( the foundation for international community assistance ) , which provides microloans to women in developing countries . mariska hargitay of law & order : special victims unit fame founded the joyful heart foundation to help the survivors of domestic violence . and geena davis launched the geena davis institute on gender in media in 2007 , aiming to increase the number and variety of female characters aimed at children and to reduce the stereotyping of women in the media .\nfinca calculates the 93 - percent figure by counting all costs incurred by the overseas units . finca\u2019s audited financial statements are prepared according to international financial standards , which do not require the spending breakdowns required by u . s . standards , making the 93 - percent figure hard to verify . but the charity says its program spending is high because its loan portfolio increased by 124 percent , to $ 626 . 5 - million , from 2007 to 2012 .\nfinca established its presence in zambia as a non - profit making organization with only two outlets in lusaka .\nfinca canada announced that asset management firm deetken impact will provide a usd 1 million loan to finca haiti sa for on - lending to individual , micro , small - and medium - sized businesses ( msmes ) .\n\u201clearn how 93 cents of every dollar donated to finca directly supports our affiliate programs across our network . \u201d\nfinca microfinance bank ltd has a strategic diverse mix of goal oriented and performance driven management team and employees .\nfinca zambia ltd is a microfinance deposit taking institution regulated by the bank of zambia under the banking and financial services ( microfinance ) regulations , 2006 . finca zambia is a subsidiary of finca microfinance holding company llc ( fmh ) , and part of a network of 21 microfinance institutions and banks that provide socially responsible financial services that enable low - income individuals and communities to invest in the future . \u00a92018 finca zambia legal disclaimer | privacy policy\nfinca uganda is part of the finca impact finance network , a group of 20 microfinance and financial institutions that provides socially responsible financial services and enables low - income entrepreneurs and small business owners to invest in the future .\nwith headquarters in washington , dc , our goal at finca international is to provide low - income people around the world the tools they need to succeed . finca\u2019s programs benefit millions of people across five continents . we do that by offering responsible financial services , such as small loans or savings accounts ; by reaching people in remote communities using technology like mobile phones and tablets ; and by providing access to life - enhancing products , like solar home systems and clean cookstoves .\nfinca bank georgia is part of the finca impact finance network , a group of 21 microfinance and financial institutions that provides socially responsible financial services and enables low - income entrepreneurs and small business owners to invest in the future . finca bank is a joint - stock company ( r / n . : 205235262 ) , operating under the laws of georgia and in accordance with august 6 , 2013 , # 590 decree of the national bank of georgia . \u00a92015 finca bank georgia \u00a92018 finca bank georgia legal notice | customer protection | usa patriot act | bonds prospectus\nfinca launches the village banking campaign , a commitment to provide financial services to one million clients living in poverty .\nfinca launches a new subsidiary in jordan . her majesty queen rania al - abdullah of jordan inaugurates the program .\n\u201cwe\u2019re competing against the whole world , \u201d the finca chief said . \u201ci mean everybody is doing microfinance . \u201d\nin 2008 , finca began spinning off some of its overseas entities , which are now separate international groups . under irs rules , those programs are no longer captured on the form 990 . however , the charity reports on the 990 the fundraising and administrative work that it does for its affiliates , which it says makes its overhead appear higher than it actually is . partly for that reason , charity navigator downgraded finca\u2019s previous four - star rating , prompting the two to part ways .\nfinca international is grateful to all the corporate , foundation , bilateral , multilateral and other partners who support our work on long - range and large - scale initiatives . our partners lend significant financial support , as well as technology and know - how . they help us enter new markets , deliver new products and services , and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of our operations .\nfinca international ' s mission is to provide financial services to the world ' s lowest - income entrepreneurs so they can create jobs , build assets and improve their standard of living . finca currently serves nearly two million clients in 23 countries and both our client and donor base is growing every day . financial inclusion is a crucial element in the fight against poverty and finca is working to expand access to formal financial services for those who have been systematically excluded . women are by far the most commonly excluded group and yet also the group that has the potential to benefit the most from the increased access . therefore , finca is leading the charge to give hardworking female entrepreneurs the opportunities they deserve . in this way , finca is working to sustainably improve the quality of life for millions of people around the world from the bottom up .\ncarlos , a finca credit officer in guatemala , reviews loan information using a digital tablet with his client , engracia .\nrashid ali , a finca microfinance client in pakistan , used loans to grow his factory and care for his children .\nand helped prove the sustainable microfinance model as key to economic development , today announced the launch of finca impact finance .\nfirst access provides enterprise credit scoring for finca tanzania to automate credit decisioning using demographic and savings / repayment behavioral data .\nsoftware group is finca\u2019s technology partner in africa in implementing digital field automation with tablets as well as agency banking services .\nfinca uganda acquired and opened its own head offices in a magnificent building located on plot 11 , acacia avenue , kampala .\nfinca\u2019s publications are a great way to learn more about our work , our supporters and our leadership in the microfinance community .\nparetix provides data - based mobile phone credit scoring solutions that drive finca\u2019s mobile lending products in drc , malawi and tanzania .\nfinca is a pioneer in developing market - based solutions to build economically sustainable communities and enable full participation in the economy .\nas of 2014 , finca international is serving a client base of nearly two million in 23 countries around the world . in 2014 alone there was a 66 % increase in client savings to over $ 130 . 2 million as well as a 10 % increase in the total value of loans disbursed reaching $ 1 . 6 billion . in 2014 finca launched the\nbright light\nsocial enterprise campaign in uganda , which provides additionally , the expansion of finca plus initiatives , which allow clients access to insurance , health benefits , small energy products , etc . , will not only allow finca to progress and advance in client outreach but will expand the conceptual design of microfinance . as an organization , we continue to work each day to serve our mission of helping the poor help themselves .\ndar es salaam , tanzania ( 31 july 2013 ) \u2013 the mastercard foundation and finca international today announced a $ 12 . 7 million partnership that will allow the region\u2019s financially underserved people to more easily access savings products and services through the development and deployment of new technologies . by making access to savings accounts and services more readily available , it is anticipated that the number of people creating their own financial safety nets will increase dramatically in coming years . the partnership also supports expansion of finca\u2019s innovative social performance management system , focused on ensuring that finca\u2019s operations , products and services are both responsive to client needs and reach the clients who can receive the most benefit .\nfinca serves clients in 20 countries around the world . we value the diversity of our staff at headquarters and in the field .\nfinca\u2019s mission is to alleviate poverty through lasting solutions that help people build assets , create jobs and raise their standard of living .\nfinca celebrated its 15th anniversary of providing socially responsible financial services to low - income entrepreneurs in the dr congo and their communities .\nfinca uganda celebrated 20 years of providing life - changing financial services . in the same year it also launched atm services using the finca access card to allow customers 24 / 7 access to their money through a multiplicity of interswitch member banks\u2019 atms across the country .\nwhether you\u2019re a seasoned professional with years of experience or just beginning to shape your career , you\u2019ll find challenging and rewarding employment opportunities with finca . we pride ourselves on creating an environment where career paths are designed to take advantage of your learned and innate skills ; where becoming a leader is built into your job description ; and where you\u2019ll find yourself working with some of the most talented financial services professionals in the international development workforce .\nin july 2013 , mastercard foundation and finca canada entered into a 4 . 5 year , $ 12 . 7 million partnership to significantly scale up financial inclusion in malawi , tanzania and zambia . during this period , finca will establish new delivery channels to deliver products to rural and underserved communities . in addition , support will allow finca to provide training that helps staff shift their orientation from credit - centric products to a broader range of financial services including savings , and further embed social performance metrics into every aspect of finca\u2019s operations .\nfinca uganda started its operations in jinja district in 1992 as a microfinance institution . in 2004 , finca uganda was licensed as a microfinance deposit taking institution ( mdi ) thus becoming the first mdi to be regulated by bank of uganda under the mdi act of 2003 .\nsocial service impact by leveraging the finca network to provide support in the areas of education , health , nutrition and financial literacy training .\nwith this new model , finca remains at the forefront of financial inclusion . we are better positioned to deliver impactful financial services to increasingly large numbers of low - income clients . we are also better able to weather economic shocks , ensuring finca\u2019s financial health and mission .\nfinca impact finance ' s network of 21 microfinance banks and institutions are redefining how low - income people access finance . clients are increasingly bypassing traditional access points utilizing emerging technology and partnerships , including mobile and agency banking . in finca impact finance ' s subsidiary in the\npresident bill clinton and first lady hillary clinton visit finca uganda and show strong support for microfinance as one important and critical tool for development .\nfinca provides state - of - the - art deposit and payment solutions including micro - credit facilities aimed at improving livelihoods in the country .\nfinca uganda started its operations as a microfinance institution and became popular for its village banking methodology where customers would access loans through group membership .\nover 22 years with finca , hatch served as president , and as chief of party for programs in el salvador and guatemala ; he retired as finca\u2019s director of research in 2006 . today , the organization he founded reaches over 1 . 6 million people in 20 countries with small loans , insurance , savings programs , and other services . hatch continues as a finca board member , advisor , speaker , lecturer , and fundraiser . he is continuing his research on the impact of village banking and is active in finca\u2019s annual student symposium and research awards competition .\nfinca haiti has partnered with digicel to use the moncash wallet as a channel through which customers can make loan repayments and receive loan disbursements .\naccording to our survey , finca loans enable women to increase the employment in their enterprises by 36 percent , versus 26 percent for men .\nat finca , you\u2019ll join a select group of professionals who believe that a hand - up , not a hand - out , is the best way to create lasting economic change in the world\u2019s poorest communities . our international network of 20 subsidiaries on five continents with operations throughout africa , eurasia , latin america and the middle east - south asia regions offers an abundance of career options that span a wide array of disciplines , with endless opportunities to learn and grow .\nthanks to this partnership , finca aims to reach over 500 , 000 previously excluded savers and nearly 300 , 000 borrowers in malawi , tanzania , and zambia by 2017 . the mastercard foundation also supports finca through the ifc and the microlead and youthstart programs , managed by the uncdf .\non january 1 , 2017 , fmh officially launched finca impact finance , the global services company of the finca network , a group of 20 microfinance and financial institutions , that provides socially responsible financial services and enables low - income entrepreneurs and small business owners to invest in the future .\ninvest in visions gmbh kfw development bank mfx solutions microfinance enhancement facility sa , sicav - sif ( mef ) netherlands development finance company n . v . ( fmo ) oikocredit international overseas private investment corporation ( opic ) responsability investments ag symbiotics s . a . triple jump b . v . triodos investment management b . v .\nfinca ventures : an impact investing initiative that provides patient capital and technical assistance to early - stage social enterprises . through finca ventures , we are supporting innovative solutions in energy , water / sanitation / hygiene ( wash ) , education , health , agriculture and financial technology ( fintech ) .\nthree finca subsidiaries become regulated financial institutions . as financial institutions , subsidiaries in ecuador and uganda can offer clients more services , including savings accounts .\nfinca tanzania becomes the first micro - finance institution licensed and regulated by the bank of tanzania and begins offering savings accounts with additional banking services .\nin 2017 , finca uganda marks 25 years of providing relevant financial services to her over 200 , 000 clients hence empowering and impacting communities positively .\nfinca takes an integrated approach to financial inclusion through its unique structure and the comprehensive way in which resources are leveraged to best serve our clients .\nas is our mission worldwide , finca microfinance bank primarily serves the country\u2019s low - income entrepreneurs and aims to ultimately help them improve their standard of living . finca microfinance bank stems from an idea conceived over 25 years ago and continues to grow and invent means to effectively reach a wider client base .\nfinca zambia became a microfinance deposit institution after meeting the central bank ' s requirements and successfully launched a range of savings products to the general public .\nfinca impact finance\u2019s network of 20 community - based microfinance institutions and banks offers responsible and impactful financial services to low - income clients . with 30 years of experience and a mostly local staff of over 10 , 000 , finca impact finance delivers a double bottom line of social impact and financial sustainability .\nfinca\u2019s mission is to provide financial services to the world\u2019s lowest - income entrepreneurs so they can create jobs build assets and improve their standard of living .\nannouncement of the campaign was made during an event at new york university in the presence of her majesty queen rania al - abdullah , who co - chairs the campaign and its prestigious steering committee with finca international ambassador of hope natalie portman . his royal highnesses prince zeid bin raad , jordan ' s ambassador to the united states , and princess sara zeid were also in attendance , along with a number of students from public and private universities in the new york area who are affiliated with microfinance .\nhad done , mr zeitinger became convinced that it would be cheaper and faster to start financial institutions afresh . backed by investment from various development agencies such as the world bank ' s international finance corporation , he started out in bosnia and hercegovina in 1996 and has since founded banks in 14 other countries and taken a controlling position in four others .\nvillage banking campaign co - chair natalie portman has produced a documentary about finca\u2019s work in mexico with sundance film festival grand jury prize - winning documentary director juan carlos rulfo . finca will premier the documentary and other content on the village banking campaign\u2019s myspace page , found at www . myspace / villagebanking . com\nfinca launches its first village banking programs in latin america . el salvador is first in 1985 ; mexico , honduras , guatemala and haiti follow in 1989 .\nconsistent with finca\u2019s mission , this initiative will target low - income and unbanked individuals in malawi , tanzania , and zambia with a focus on women . on a consolidated basis , currently 47 % of finca clients in the region live on less than $ 2 . 50 per day , and 60 % are women .\nthe first finca operations on the continent were in uganda in 1992 . the first village bank group created in uganda in 1992 by our global president and ceo , mr . rupert scofield , is still running and its members are happy clients of finca . since then finca africa has expanded its outreach to malawi ( 1994 ) , tanzania ( 1998 ) , zambia ( 2001 ) and the democratic republic of congo ( 2003 ) . now we are in nigeria ( 2014 ) .\nfinca endorses the smart campaign . the smart campaign is a global campaign committed to embedding client protection practices into the institutional culture and operations of the microfinance industry .\nfinca zambia ' s positive impact on its clients ' businesses and social welfare has seen it become the biggest microfinance institution in zambia in both clientele and portfolio .\nfinca offers savings , loans and money transfer services to its clients across its 27 branches countrywide . it also has more than 500 employees and is still growing .\nfinca is partnering with like - minded , innovative companies to develop and deliver responsible products and services that are customer - centric , efficient , competitive and profitable .\nfinca impact finance is leveraging the power of technology to put financial power in the hands or around the corner from our customers , no matter where they live .\nfinca international was founded in 1984 on a radical notion : giving small loans to the poor has the power to transform entire communities in a sustainable way . after impacting tens of millions of lives with responsible financial services , we are widening our focus to catalyze further economic growth and alleviate poverty in underserved markets around the world . we remain boldly committed to market - based solutions , and are supporting the rise of social enterprises delivering basic service and financial innovation to help low - income families and communities achieve a better standard of living .\nsince its inception in zambia , finca has expanded its branch network and now has 14 fully fledged branches across the country . in addition , finca zambia has equally increased its outreach to over 45 , 000 clients in both urban and rural parts of zambia and has the largest workforce of over 450 staff in the microfinance industry .\nwe have more than 30 years of experience trusting the poor . finca has shown that access to basic financial resources can transform lives , strengthen communities and alleviate poverty .\nfinca canada\u2019s mission is to alleviate poverty through lasting solutions that help people \u2013 women in particular \u2013 build assets , create jobs , and raise their standard of living .\nfinca impact finance\u2019s network of 20 community - based microfinance institutions and banks fosters financial inclusion by offering innovative , responsible and impactful financial services to low - income clients .\nfinca\u2019s vision is to be a global microfinance network collectively serving more low - income entrepreneurs than any other microfinance institution while operating on commercial principles of performance and sustainability .\nfor over 30 years , finca has implemented our lending model and reached millions of small and micro - entrepreneurs with finance , education and a blueprint for unlocking productive capacities .\nfinca\u2019s chief executive called it a \u201crevolution\u201d and said that no one in the microfinance industry has really figured out a winning business model that responds to the mobile phone breakthrough .\na joint report from mastercard foundation and the ifc explores the impact of digital financial services africa , highlighting the success of finca\u2019s agency banking in the dr congo and zambia .\na partnership with mastercard foundation has enabled finca to go digital and build a customer - centric organization , resulting in a big leap forward for the delivery of financial services .\nfinca\u2019s newsletters bring our clients\u2019 stories to life while informing readers about exciting news and information from the field that keeps finca\u2019s global operations at the forefront of the microfinance industry . in them , you\u2019ll find news about public and private partnerships that help us expand outreach , and that support research and development of new products and services to meet our clients\u2019 needs . and you\u2019ll read about the generous and dedicated support we receive from donors and volunteers who help finca provide a hand up to individuals , communities and entire local economies .\nportman has since visited finca sites elsewhere in the world and has talked about microfinance at harvard , stanford , new york university and elsewhere , not to mention in dozens of articles in women\u2019s magazines . she has helped produce a cd , \u201cbig change : songs for finca , \u201d and recently worked on a documentary on the organization\u2019s work . she is the chairwoman ( with queen rania ) of finca\u2019s village banking call to action campaign , which seeks to serve one million clients through 100 , 000 village banks by 2010 .\nfinca uganda was licensed as a micro - finance deposit taking institution ( mdi ) thus becoming the first mdi to be regulated by bank of uganda under the mdi act 2003 .\naccording to finca president and ceo rupert scofield , finca\u2019s business model has reached a stage to radically expand its footprint and product offerings in the sub - saharan africa , with the goal of bringing a wide range of financial services to over 500 , 000 previously excluded savers and nearly 300 , 000 borrowers in malawi , tanzania , and zambia by 2017 . the partnership allows finca to capitalize on technological advancements in the delivery of financial services , to making the services more widely accessible at anticipated lower costs , and with greater safety .\nfinca is supported by over 50 diverse financial partners across the globe , including impact investment funds , microfinance investment vehicles , national and supranational development institutions , and multinational commercial banks .\nfinca and mastercard foundation share the same values and belief that people have the potential to transform their lives if given the opportunity . by increasing access to high quality microfinance services in sub - saharan africa , finca and mastercard foundation will enable low - income individuals and households to realize their potential , and improve the lives of their families , and their communities .\nfinca is expanding access to financial services , especially to low - income women and men , through mobile phones . this helps clients to save time and make secure transactions from anywhere .\nfinca ' s mission is to provide financial services to the world ' s lowest - income entrepreneurs so they can create jobs , build assets , and improve their standard of living .\nfinca\u2019s network of 20 community - based microfinance institutions and banks offers responsible and affordable loan and saving products that empower low income women and men to take control of their financial future .\nwith its microfinance tools designed to serve the \u201cunbanked , \u201d finca has shown that access to responsible financial services can bridge the economic gap and create economic sustainability and self - reliance .\nfinca and the mastercard foundation share the same values and belief that people have the potential to transform their lives if given the opportunity . by increasing access to high quality microfinance services in sub - saharan africa , finca and the mastercard foundation will enable low - income individuals and households to realize their potential , and improve the lives of their families , and their communities .\nbut finca and others are experimenting with some innovative ideas to keep their organizations afloat . for instance , finca is pushing forward biometric fingerprint scanning to allow more borrowers without national ids to access their accounts and therefore receive and repay loans . they are also working with data and credit scoring companies on larger loans in order to verify a borrower ' s capacity to pay .\nfinca impact finance is a catalyst for financial inclusion , with its network of 20 microfinance institutions and banks providing responsible financial services that enable low - income entrepreneurs and small business owners to invest in their futures . with 30 years of experience and a mostly - local staff of over 10 , 000 , finca delivers a double bottom line of social impact and financial sustainability .\nfinca malawi will use oikocredit ' s loan for on - lending to new and existing borrowers , 60 % of whom are women working in various sectors including trade , services and agriculture .\ntoday , finca impact finance is continuing that important mission through socially - responsible investment ( sri ) , setting the gold standard for responsible financial services to the mass market in developing countries .\nfinca africa currently provides financial services to more than 295 , 000 borrowers and nearly 417 , 000 savers living in the democratic republic of congo , malawi , tanzania , uganda and zambia .\nif traditional players can leverage the technology and find the right partners , the finca chief believes there is potential to \u201cgrow dramatically faster\u201d than they did using their \u201cpeople - based\u201d business model .\nfinca impact finance\u2019s network of 21 microfinance banks and institutions are redefining how low - income people access finance . clients are increasingly bypassing traditional access points utilizing emerging technology and partnerships , including mobile and agency banking . in finca impact finance\u2019s subsidiary in the democratic republic of congo , 75 % of transactions are now taking place outside traditional branches , saving clients valuable time and money .\nfor fiscal year 2016 , 95 % of every dollar spent by finca went to support our programs , 4 % went to administrative expenses and 1 % went to fundraising . back to top\nfinca has created its own specific , comprehensive tool for measuring social impact , by which it is able to assess outreach and measure change and improvements , over time . finca examines the following indicators over time : expanded access to financial services , primarily among underserved , low - income people and communities ; increased income and improved living standards ; empowering clients and helping them to achieve their personal aspirations ; and acting responsibly and equitably towards all stakeholders and the communities of which we are a part . within our annual reports finca identifies certain concrete indicators including total borrowers , gross - portfolio size , total amount disbursed , portfolio at risk > 30 days , total savers , and total deposits from clients . however , more importantly finca measures its impact through client experiences and life improvements . as one of the founders of the smart campaign , a global initiative promoting the adoption of high ethical standards in the treatment of client in the microfinance industry , finca has a strong commitment to client protection best practices . client success stories , the demonstration of job creation , and community improvement allow finca and its donor base to see the impact firsthand ."]}
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", "topic": 9}], "title": "ebsco information services", "paragraphs": ["ebsco publishing and ebsco information services consolidate into single company operating as ebsco information services .\nglassdoor has 210 ebsco information services reviews submitted anonymously by ebsco information services employees . read employee reviews and ratings on glassdoor to decide if ebsco information services is right for you .\nhill library and information services of new zealand was purchased as part of ebsco subscription services .\nebsco information services ( eis ) formed to provide libraries with one source for quality information - related services and products .\nglassdoor gives you an inside look at what it ' s like to work at ebsco information services , including salaries , reviews , office photos , and more . this is the ebsco information services company profile . all content is posted anonymously by employees working at ebsco information services .\na total of 0 library facilities included in urltoken use an ils provided by ebsco information services .\nebsco information services providing up to $ 150 , 000 grant for highland learning center campus library to install solar array ~ ipswich , mass . - june 24 , 2016 - ebsco information services ( ebsco ) is announcing the winner of its ebsco solar grant .\n. ebsco information services is a division of ebsco industries inc . , one of the largest privately held companies in the united states .\nebsco industries , inc . announces the ebsco information services and ebsco publishing businesses will merge on july 1 , 2013 and will operate as a single business under the name ebsco information services . tim collins , a 26 - year ebsco veteran and previously president of ebsco publishing , will serve as president of the combined entity .\nebsco information services and ebsco publishing businesses will merge on july 1 , 2013 and will operate as a single business under the name ebsco information services . tim collins , previously president of ebsco publishing , will serve as president of the combined entity . allen powell , president of the subscription services division of eis , will now report to collins .\nbecause ebsco information services is a part of the information technology community , our needs are those of our customers . we\u2019re dedicated to developing customizable services , supporting the technology needs of our customers and creating strong user experiences to . . .\njune 22 , 2018 . university of alabama teams up with ebsco information services as an ebsco folio beta partner . the university of alabama has agreed to be an ebsco folio beta partner . university librarians and developers and ebsco information services will partner together to establish folio hosting and services in the university of alabama libraries , while also optimizing the folio platform for future colleges and universities looking to adopt an open source library services platform . < < more > >\nebsco publishing , ebsco subscription services and ebsco book services form the ebsco information services group . ebsco is a worldwide leader in providing information access and management solutions through print and electronic journal subscription services , research database development and production , online access to more than 100 databases and thousands of e - journals , and e - commerce book procurement . ebsco has specialized products and services for academic , medical , government , public and school libraries as well as for corporations and other organizations . ebsco maintains a comprehensive database of more than 282 , 000 serial titles and upholds active relationships with more than 60 , 000 publishers worldwide . ebsco has been serving the library and business communities for almost 60 years . for more information , visit www . ebsco . com .\njune 5 , 2018 . ebsco information services and the five colleges consortium announce ebsco folio beta partnership . ebsco information services and the five colleges consortium have agreed to an ebsco folio beta partnership . the consortium includes amherst college , hampshire college , mount holyoke college , smith college and the university of massachusetts amherst . these institutions will leverage the folio library services platform in a variety of institutional scenarios . < < more > >\nebsco information services is a division of ebsco industries , inc . , one of the largest privately held and family - owned companies in the united states . ebsco industries , inc . has been in business since 1944 . starting out as a small subscription agency , ebsco quickly became a pioneer in the library services industry .\nthe kuali foundation welcomed ebsco information services as one of its newest kuali commercial affiliates within the kuali community . ebsco will provide expertise in seamlessly integrating discovery services with the kuali ole ( open library environment ) for enhanced access to both print and digital library collections .\nlocated in ipswich , massachusetts ebsco information services is located in ipswich , massachusetts , about 30 miles north of boston . the ebsco campus resides along the scenic banks of the ipswich river and is minutes from the town center .\nexperience and business expertise has taught collins to know when it\u2019s time to switch gears to accommodate new markets and to provide better services to its global network of libraries . and in late may , the news of such a shift made headlines as ebsco publishing ( ep ) was merged with ebsco information services ( eis ) . both companies were divisions of ebsco industries , inc . , one of the largest privately owned businesses in the u . s . the merged companies will now be known as ebsco information services , with collins as president .\nthe following are a sample of articles related to the major events in the corporate history of ebsco information services , or you can view all articles related to the company from library technology guides .\nwe must always deliver products and services that retain and expand our customer base .\nebsco information services provides a complete and optimized research solution comprised of research databases , e - books and e - journals\u2014all combined with the most powerful discovery service and management resources . ebsco supports the information and collection development needs of libraries and other institutions and maximizes the search experience for researchers and other end users .\njune 28 , 2018 . ebsco information services releases onarchitecture . ebsco information services announced the release of onarchitecture , a unique online library of original architecture - related videos intended to support architectural and design education . onarchitecture offers the largest audiovisual architecture archive available online and serves as a contemporary teaching tool , captivating students ' interest and new learning patterns based on digital media and a global scope . < < more > >\njune 22 , 2018 . ebsco information services announces 2018 ebsco solar grant winners . ebsco information services ( ebsco ) has announced its three 2018 ebsco solar grant winners . red feather lakes community library in red feather lakes , colorado ; shepherd university in shepherdstown , west virginia ; and the university of the west indies in mona , jamaica , will each receive $ 100 , 000 to pay for the installation of a solar array . the grants offset the cost of installing solar panels and allow libraries to reduce their electricity expenditures . < < more > >\nwhether it\u2019s a college student , doctor or government worker , the need for knowledge begins at a library . ebsco information services ( eis ) is the worldwide leader in providing access to research through libraries . . .\njune 26 , 2018 . ebsco information services and children\u2019s book council announce 2018 winner of 2018 see - it award . ebsco information services and the graphic novel committee of the children\u2019s book council announced the witch boy , by molly knox ostertag , as the 2018 recipient of the second annual see - it\u2122 award . the see - it award recognizes outstanding achievements of authors and illustrators in youth graphic novels . < < more > >\nmay 11 , 2018 . ebsco information services and the american library association award seven scholarships for librarians to attend the 2018 ala annual conference . in partnership with the american library association ( ala ) , ebsco information services ( ebsco ) has awarded seven librarians with $ 1 , 000 scholarships to attend the 2018 ala annual conference . scholarships aim to defray the cost of travel and other expenses , helping librarians to take advantage of the conference\u2019s professional development and networking opportunities . < < more > >\nbreeding , marshall , smart libraries newsletter ( july 2012 ) . ebsco releases ebsco discovery service api\njune 19 , 2018 . ebsco information services and modern language association create full - text version of mla international bibliography . ebsco information services ( ebsco ) and modern language association ( mla ) are working together to create the mla international bibliography with full text , a definitive research database for the international study of language and literature . produced by mla , the mla international bibliography with full text dates back to the 1920s and contains millions of citations as well as full text for more than 1 , 000 journals . < < more > >\nebsco information services made a significant investment in the library workflow with the acquisition of ybp library services from baker & taylor . ; gobi3 ( global online bibliographic information ) serves as ybp ' s primary tool for the discovery and acquisition of digital and print monographic content . relied upon by academic , research and special libraries worldwide , gobi provides access to more than 12 million titles , including more than one million digital titles from leading aggregators and publishers .\nebsco information services has acquired minerva wissenschaftliche buchhandlun , of vienna , austria , from springer - verlag . founded in 1909 , minerva has a well established tradition for providing exceptional service to libraries in the areas of serials management and monograph orders , complementing very well the ebsco portfolio of products and services . minerva is the leading subscription agency in austria and hungary and has business operations throughout central and eastern europe .\na new agreement between ebsco information services ( ebsco ) and jerash university , a leading university in jordan , adds rich arabic content to ebsco\u2019s arab world research source\u2122 : al masdar . the distinguished journals from jerash university include the most advanced research made in accounting , auditing and governance as well as human and social sciences , including art , religion and islamic law .\ndetails of the last moments of che guevara\u2019s life among top secret information revealed in new dnsa collection .\nthrough vision , action and innovation , ebsco invests in the library business to ensure the long - term growth of products , services and technologies for our customers .\nebsco has announced that it will begin merging all of these services into the ebsco discovery services . the consolidation of these tools will not only provide opportunities for more seamless behind - the - scenes integration of the linking and discovery environments , but it will also allow libraries to manage both product families through a single administrative tool .\nmay 7 , 2018 . ebsco information services announces four winners for the second round of the ebsco folio innovation challenge . ebsco information service is providing grants to four academic libraries as part of the ebsco folio innovation challenge . the grant program is awarding up to $ 100 , 000 in grants to libraries to develop innovative technology solutions that address the challenges academic libraries face . the second round\u2019s winning proposals came from the university of alabama , the university of illinois - urbana champaign , the johns hopkins university and lehigh university . < < more > >\nin the rapidly moving world of discovery products , ebsco publishing has developed a series of products and partnerships that make it a strong competitor . a longstanding provider of aggregated article databases and other information products , ebsco has extended its strategic product suite into the arena of broader discovery services . in recent months , the company has announced a number of partnerships for content and extensions to its technology platform related to this new suite of products and services .\nbgsu utilizes many webmasters across campus to maintain all of its web properties . keeping the bgsu website in compliance with section 508 is a joint effort between accessibility services , marketing and communications and information technology services . if any page is discovered to be inaccessible , please report it using the above link and we will ensure that the issue is addressed .\nebsco information services president tim collins says adding gale content to eds results serves more library customers and expands the access for end users searching ebsco discovery service . \u201cas eds expands to more and more libraries , we continue to seek out content partnerships to improve the service and to make sure users are seeing the most relevant content from the best providers . \u201d\nmeet vice president of cinahl information systems , june levy , mls meet vice president of cinahl information systems , june levy , mls , who is responsible for the content in the cinahl product line as well as several of ebsco health nursing and allied health point - of - care products .\nto provide a public good by encouraging our students and staff to engage in charitable , philanthropic and community services and actions .\nto our guests with disabilities , please indicate if you need special services , assistance or appropriate modifications to fully participate in this event by contacting accessibility services , access @ urltoken , 419 - 372 - 8495 . please notify us prior to the event .\nebsco discovery service is set to benefit from the formal merging of ebsco a - to - z and linksource into ebsco\u2019s overall discovery solution . the two resources , which are relied upon by thousands of universities and other institutions around the globe , will become an integrated part of ebsco discovery service . the eds technology and service teams will work to provide additional value for eds customers via a seamless integration of the services with ebsco discovery service .\nex libris , a proquest company , is pleased to announce the university of insubria has chosen the alma library services platform . \u2026\nbarbara brynko is editor - in - chief of information today . send your comments about this article to itletters @ urltoken .\ncengage learning is a leading educational content , software and services company , empowering educators and driving learner engagement through personalized services and course - driven digital solutions that bridge from the library to the classroom . gale , part of cengage learning , serves the world\u2019s information and education needs through its vast and dynamic content pools , which are used by students and consumers in their libraries , schools and on the internet . it is best known for the accuracy , breadth and convenience of its data , addressing all types of information needs \u2013 from homework help to health questions to business profiles \u2013 in a variety of formats . for more information , visit\nboth eis and ep were the largest companies in their respective fields in terms of sales , says collins . while ep had slightly more employees than eis , it claimed a larger sales volume since ep sales were processed through eis offices , he says . deciding on the name of the new company was based on the fact that \u201cebsco information services\u201d was a better choice of wording to describe the new combined business , he says . \u201cinformation\u201d is the operative word .\nnote : the information on this page is a directory listing and is not the company ' s own web site . the company may offer additional products and services other than those listed here . library technology guides focuses primarily on integrated library systems . return to company list\nthis is the employer ' s chance to tell you why you should work for them . the information provided is from their perspective .\n\u201cthousands of people in these remote communities of eastern africa are improving their lives through the information available at these centers , \u201d says deborah jacobs , director of the global libraries initiative for the foundation . \u201call knowledge workers can learn from this inventive model of delivering targeted , customized information . \u201d\nfor more than a quarter of a century . as founder and president of ebsco publishing , collins has been no stranger to the ebbs and flows involved in the rapidly changing information industry and some rather rough economic times .\ndocument delivery company dynamic information was acquired by ebsco in march 1994 . ebscodoc fulfills orders generated electronically through ebsco ' s current citations database ( available online , on cd - rom and through tape access ) and orders sent directly via phone , fax , electronic mail and a variety of other sources .\ntherein lies the challenge , says john law , vice president of discovery services at serials solutions , a business unit of proquest . \u201ccontent publishers typically provide information on their own platform , \u201d he says . \u201cresearchers have had to go on each platform and perform multiple searches to gather all the material they seek . \u201d\ncommuter rail stop the ipswich commuter rail stop is located directly in front of the ebsco campus . ebsco offers a generous reimbursement program for employees using public transportation .\nstate - of - the - art data center the \u2018collins building\u2019 is home to ebsco\u2019s 2 , 500 square foot data center which serves ebsco host \u00ae customers .\nex libris , a proquest company , is pleased to announce the university of new hampshire has chosen the alma library services platform and primo discovery and delivery solution . \u2026\nmoney from dance marathon is donated to mercy and will go toward new equipment for the neonatal intensive care unit , the hippotherapy barn , autism center and family services .\nrowecom , inc . , doing business as rowecom , faxon or divine information services announced the signing of a non - binding letter of intent with ebsco industries , inc . , the global leader for the delivery of integrated information systems and services , for the proposed purchase of the rowecom worldwide subscription agent business . the proposed transaction was also endorsed by the steering committee of the ad - hoc group of publishers and library customers of rowecom . the committee , including the publisher members the american institute of physics , the association of learned & professional society publishers , elsevier , oxford university press and wiley , will endeavor to expand the group of publishers supporting this transaction as they believe the contemplated agreement is a significant step forward for customers and publishers .\n\u2026content that inspires . online access and discovery of six centuries of information that breaks through thematic silos . check out the primary sources recently added to our collection .\nbreeding , marshall , smart libraries newsletter ( march 2012 ) . ebsco consolidates its platforms\nhorizon information systems , a company founded in 1985 to create search and retrieval software for databases distributed on cd - rom , with oliver pesch leading the development process .\nebsco announced ebsconet erm essentials , an electronic resource management system that features unprecedented auto - population of holdings and data , making it the most effective erm solution available . ebsco provides all the features one would expect from a comprehensive erm system in a single , centralized source where data is readily available for complete e - collections management , including key services like simple searching and browsing of the library\u2019s e - collection and orders , workflow management via reminders and tasks , management of trials and renewals , and the ability to gather data for analyzing and evaluating holdings . ebsconet erm essentials integrates with ebsco\u2019s subscription management tools and services .\n( eds ) , which provides each institution with a fast , single search box for its entire collection , offering deeper indexing and more full - text searching of journals and magazines than any other discovery service . for more information , visit the ebsco website at :\nlibrary subscription service office , ebsco\u2019s first sales effort to libraries , was opened in boston .\nbreeding , marshall , smart libraries newsletter ( september 2009 ) . ebsco sets strategy for discovery\nebsco discovery service creates a unified , customized index of an institution\u2019s information resources , and an easy , yet powerful means of accessing all of that content from a single search box\u2014searching made even more powerful because of the quality of metadata and depth and breadth of coverage .\nplease make sure your browser supports javascript and cookies and that you are not blocking them from loading . for more information you can review the terms of service and cookie policy .\nfor product support and training resources , please visit our ebsco support site . available resources include videos , tutorials , on - demand training , trainer guides and outlines , system alerts , contact information , and specialized support centers for each of our product lines . learn more \u00bb\nebsco gym the newly - renovated ebsco gym is fully equipped with exercise machines , free weights , lockers and showers . fitness classes , including boot camp and yoga , are also available .\nas part of the new full text finder , ebsco host customers can manage their holdings via ebscoadmin \u2019s management module . full text finder will use this module to drive its functionality for publications with its browse - and - link resolver and as the full - text limiter for ebsco host and eds . for customers who buy ejournals and e - packages from ebsco , their purchase information will automatically be populated into the ebscoadmin holdings module , which saves time and guarantees that users will continue to have access to content . any ejournal articles and e - packages that are purchased through ebsco can automatically be accessed with one click from ebsco host databases and eds via smartlinks technology .\n\u2026information communities that make research efficient . like bringing together two great resources to create a 360\u00b0 view of the authors and works that have shaped the world . read about literature online premium .\ncarroll , jennifer ; ginann , katy , seriels review ( 2007 ) . sr visits : ebsco publishing\ninformation today , inc . \u2022 143 old marlton pike , medford , nj 08055 - 8750 | phone : 609 - 654 - 6266 \u2022 fax : 609 - 654 - 4309 \u2022 custserv @ urltoken\nebsco publishing continues its commitment to performance and stability with the release of ebsco discovery service api , representing the new standard for comprehensive content and an array of intricate software features and functionality . ebsco discovery service api enables libraries to use their own portals or website applications for a discovery user interface while making the most of their discovery solution by connecting researchers to the superior content and enhanced search features available from ebsco discovery service .\nbreeding , marshall , smart libraries newsletter ( august 2012 ) . ebsco discovery service extends options through new partnerships\nwhen eds was launched in 2010 and as ebsco host \u2019s offerings were expanded , ebsco pumped up its search capabilities . collins gives these initiatives two thumbs up . \u201cwe are very pleased with the market reception to our eds product line , \u201d he says . \u201cwe have listened to our customers and are now partnering with numerous ils vendors , including innovative interfaces , oclc , and sirsidynix , to make eds available through their services . \u201d nearly all of the ils companies are interested in partnering with ebsco and see advantages in these mutually beneficial partnerships .\nebsco publishing and the h . w . wilson company have merged in what is being viewed by the companies as an ideal match . this combination of organizations will allow the strengths of each to benefit existing and forthcoming products and services . libraries using products from either company will benefit as improvements are made to the respective resources . the wilson controlled vocabularies will be integrated into ebsco\u2019s controlled vocabularies , resulting in improved subject indexing for ebsco databases . the ebscohost platform will be enhanced to take advantage of this indexing in its search and relevancy ranking algorithms . all wilson indexing , abstracts and full text will be fully searchable via ebsco discovery service for subscribers of wilson databases . the addition of wilson\u2019s robust abstract / index records and unique full text will strengthen ebsco discovery service .\nthe benefits of ongoing innovation although collins won\u2019t disclose any details about revenue since ebsco is a privately owned company , he\u2019s quick to say that \u201c [ w ] e\u2019ve grown nicely in recent years and appreciate the confidence that libraries and other institutions have shown in our products and services . \u201d he sees the ebsco brand as having staying power with customers and users . most customers still refer to the company simply as ebsco , \u201cwhich is fine with us . we are still the same company our customers have worked with for more than 70 years . \u201d\nebsco publishing got its start as a family business in ipswich , ma that created summaries of magazine articles from the local library and published in a newsletter . the company was founded in 1984 as popular magazine review by gerald seaman and tim collins , which had expanded considerably by the time it was acquired by ebsco industries in 1987 and renamed the product to magazine article summaries . that year ebsco industries had also acquired horizon information systems , a company founded in 1985 by dan tonkery to create search and retrieval software for databases distributed on cd - rom , with oliver pesch leading the development process . these two companies were combined to form ebsco publishing .\ntoday , ebsco industries , with a worldwide work force of 4 , 800 employees , has more than 40 businesses , including real estate development , fishing lures ( the world\u2019s largest producer ) , and even steel joist and metal roof deck manufacturing . but it\u2019s the publishing side that the information technology industry knows the best .\nmeredith farkas is a faculty librarian at portland community college in oregon and an adjunct faculty member at san jose state university ' s ischool . she is the author of the book \u201csocial software in libraries : building collaboration , communication and community online\u201d ( information today , 2007 ) and writes the monthly column \u201ctechnology in practice\u201d for american libraries . meredith was honored in 2014 with the acrl instruction section innovation award , in 2008 and 2011 with the wise excellence in online education award and in 2009 with the lita / library hi tech award for outstanding communication in library and information technology . she has been writing the blog information wants to be free since 2004 .\nthe partnership between jerash university and ebsco is a model for ebsco ' s eagerness to spread outstanding arab and scientific research and to make it known to the world ' s top universities and research centres across the region .\nmaarifa centers also provide needed information in nonagricultural areas such as health ( hiv / aids and malaria ) , daily living ( creating an energy - efficient biogas stove ) , administrative needs ( identity cards , tax - exempt status ) , education ( online degrees ) , and entrepreneurship ( small - business development ) . much of the information is geared to serving the specific needs of local communities and includes online content and presentations in their native languages .\nlinksource is an openurl compliant resolver designed specifically to allow libraries to provide bi - directional , item - level linking to a wide range of online information resources from a single link menu . linksource has many linking partnerships in place , and ebsco is working to establish partnerships with additional vendors to ensure the utmost in linking accuracy and successful research .\nas libraries weathered the economic downturn during the past few years , ebsco publishing looked for creative ways to provide content and add value . \u201cwe\u2019ve been working with librarians and information professionals in making content available to users within their current budgets , \u201d says collins . with the extensive range of products and services available via ebsco , collins says bundling products succeeded in offering more content for less money . while significant attention was focused on helping libraries cope with budget cuts , ebsco also looked at the bigger picture . it made a conscious decision to invest in quality as a means to add value . \u201cwe feel strongly that quality of product will pay off in a long run , \u201d he says . \u201cso we expanded our service offerings and our product lines during the past couple of years when everyone else was cutting back . \u201d\nsince industry competition is fierce , especially in the google age , collins is proud that eds keeps gaining a greater foothold in the search - and - discovery market . he says he\u2019s heard plenty of positive feedback about ebsco services from librarians and end users and continues to seek insights from a range of industry experts . ebsco relies on its network of advisory boards and trainers , discovery engineers , an eds wiki , and a listserv to keep pace with librarians and their needs . open communication is what collins views as helping ebsco drive innovation to improve services and respond to the needs of its end users . as soon as researchers understand that they can access databases , subject indexes , ebooks , catalogs , and other resources in eds , they can see that they are getting the best search results on the first page , he says .\nebsco publishing has improved the extensibility and interoperability of its ebsco discovery service ( eds ) through the release of a new application programming interface , or api , compatible with current technology practices and with popular discovery interfaces such as vufind . this move brings eds , which already competed well on the power of its search technology and the breadth of its index , into an even stronger position relative to other discovery services , such as summon and primo central , which have previously released apis .\ncollins credits ebsco\u2019s customers with helping the company move toward the merger . \u201cthe extremely positive response by our customers to our discovery product , ebsco discovery service ( eds ) , and our ability to automatically offer direct linking from eds and ebsco host to content subscribed to via eis reinforced to us that the businesses were becoming more closely aligned , \u201d he says .\n( june 2 , 2011 ) . ebsco publishing and the h . w . wilson company make joint announcement of merger agreement\nebsco discovery service is an obvious partner for content providers . because the service builds on the foundation provided by the ebsco host \u00ae platform , libraries gain a full user experience for discovering their collections / opac\u2014which is not typical in the discovery space . further still , in the many universities and other libraries where ebsco host is the most - used platform for premium research , users are not asked to change their pathways or habits for searching . there\u2019s simply a lot to discover on the familiar ebsco host platform , and the same can be said for library administrators who can leverage their previous work with ebsco admin \u2122 .\nebsco is known for its unique business culture which is progressive and results - oriented in a collaborative and congenial work environment . our great location , cutting - edge technology , and talented workforce make ebsco one of the best places to work in massachusetts .\n, the world\u2019s premier for - fee online research service , including full - text databases , subject indexes , point - of - care medical reference , historical digital archives and e - books . ebsco provides more than 375 research databases and more than 380 , 000 e - books plus subscription management services for 355 , 000 e - journals and e - journal packages . through a library of tens of thousands of full - text journals and magazines from renowned publishers , ebsco serves the content needs of all researchers ( academic , medical , k - 12 , public library , corporate , government , etc . ) . ebsco is also the provider of\nbecause employees are ebsco\u2019s most valuable asset , we provide a fully integrated , comprehensive benefits package to support our team of professionals .\nebsco informs the world , serving schools , universities , hospitals , corporations , public libraries and government agencies in more than 190 countries .\nmohamed abdel salam , ebsco\u2019s director of publisher relations for the middle east and north africa , says it is important to be able to distribute the rich arabic content worldwide .\nthe partnership between jerash university and ebsco is a model for ebsco ' s eagerness to spread outstanding arab and scientific research and to make it known to the world ' s top universities and research centres across the region .\noperations were combined under ebsco industries , inc . , profit centers were established , and corporate headquarters moved to the center of birmingham .\nbut collins would be remiss if he didn\u2019t mention that there would be some changes in the support staff : with collins at the helm , subscription service operations will report to allen powell , president of subscription services ; sales and marketing staff will report to sam brooks , executive vice president of sales and marketing ; development and technology teams will report to mike gorrell , executive vice president and corporate information officer ; and the product management and product support teams will report to stratton lloyd , executive vice president of product management and customer satisfaction .\nthe whitston editorial operation will remain in its albany , n . y . location as a division of ebsco publishing . whitston president & ceo mike laddin will remain with ebsco publishing as publisher for whitston ' s and other reference databases . laddin , a successful entrepreneur with an extensive business background , acquired whitston in 1999 . according to laddin ,\njoining the ebsco team will allow whitston to concentrate on developing high quality reference content while increasing distribution through ebsco ' s worldwide sales force and powerful ebscohost online service .\nladdin , speaking about ebsco ' s academic search premier - the leading multi - disciplinary full text database for academic libraries - commented ,\nour studies show that users want to link seamlessly from citations to the complete article , so teaming up with ebsco helps us meet that need .\nin recent weeks , ebsco has announced a number of partnerships that potentially extend the reach of ebsco discovery service . this product has become well established as one of the major indexbased library resource discovery services , along with summon from serials solutions , primo and primo central from ex libris , and oclc ' s worldcat local . these products compete vigorously to offer the broadest coverage of the resources in library collections , the strongest features for search and retrieval , and for the most flexibility and interoperability with other applications within a library ' s technical infrastructure .\nthe acquisition of netlibrary helped ebsco publishing lead the transition from print books to ebooks , according to collins , noting the company\u2019s most recent activity in the digital arena . \u201cwe\u2019ve already released a full version of ebsco host on mobile , \u201d he says , along with a mobile version of dynamed . plus , ebsco host is continuing to offer enhancements for ebooks to fit the multitude of available e - readers .\nwhile we are a publisher of numerous proprietary content and software products , \u201d says collins , \u201cwe are also a distributor , aggregator , and agent . however , all our product lines relate to the provision of information . \u201d but the name choice wasn\u2019t designed to reflect any negativity about ep . \u201ci have been proud to run ebsco publishing for 26 years and those have been years of steady financial growth and product innovation , \u201d he says , noting that he considers this merger as a positive step for ebsco and its customers .\nwhether they call it corporate philanthropy , corporate social responsibility , or international development ( see sidebar on the lubuto library project ) , companies and organizations in the information industry are stepping up to the plate and providing products and services to the underserved worldwide , especially in developing countries where access to books and content resources is difficult or nonexistent . these are more than feel - good pr projects . the donors and organizers are looking for sustainable programs and partnerships that yield positive results . here are a few that reflect the depth and breadth of their commitment .\n\u201cgale is committed to working with the discovery services our customers rely on in order to drive usage and ensure all users benefit from the leading content within our products , \u201d said jim draper , vice president and general manager , gale . \u201cour goal is to make gale content discoverable to library end users regardless of where they begin their search , and we\u2019re excited to be working with the ebsco discovery service to make that happen . \u201d\nserials solutions has come to the rescue with its summon discovery service , which was introduced commercially in 2009 . summon sites will be provided for each research4life program to enable a single search of the collections . serials solutions is donating the summon sites as well as the services of its company librarians .\nthis year , national volunteer week takes place april 23 - 29 , 2017 , and we want to honor the many volunteers , philanthropists and charitable people who are part of our ebsco information services ( ebsco ) family . as employees , we are encouraged to give back to our communities by participating locally and nationally in the service of others and by contributing our time , gifts - in - kind and money to a variety of charitable causes . we\u2019ve donated blood , built playgrounds at local schools , volunteered our time at public libraries and served as school board members , library trustees and committee members for the ala and sla . we are very active in educational causes , but also seek to contribute our time and financial support to scientific research and activities that help children , individuals and families who suffer financial hardships , animals and more . here are some examples :\nthrough this acquisition , ebsco continues its efforts to increase the amount of quality resources available through ebscohost . over the past year ebsco has purchased research databases covering environmental policy , computer science , hospitality and tourism , communications and textile technology . tim collins , vice president and division general manager for ebsco , commented ,\nebsco owns a number of quality , subject - specific secondary databases , and we are pleased to be able to add american humanities index . we are delighted that whitston will be joining ebsco to help us expand our secondary database publishing efforts . we see this as an important component of our business that helps us meet our goal of offering the most comprehensive array of databases for our customers via ebscohost .\nthrough vision , action , innovation and a commitment to continuous improvement , ebsco will motivate you , inspire you , and allow you to grow .\nplease note : since our database ( s ) continue to be enhanced with expanded coverage and additional full text titles , we update our title lists on a regular basis . you will always find the most current information about the intended coverage of our databases on this page . however , when titles are added to the definition of a\ndatabase\n, there is time involved in processing the data before it is seen on ebsco host .\nebsco discovery service creates a unified , customized index of an institution\u2019s information resources , and provides access via a single search box . metadata is harvested from both internal ( library ) and external ( vendors ) sources creating a pre - indexed service of unprecedented size and speed . the service is indexed directly on ebsco servers allowing for exceptionally fast search response times . users are also able to leverage the familiar powerful features of the ebscohost user experience . eds provides everything the researcher needs in one place\u2014a single interface for discovery of a library\u2019s entire collection and powerful features that heighten the research experience .\nmost people earmark december as the month to donate time , energy , and resources to the community . but for ebsco , charity knows no season .\n\u201cwe decided to merge the businesses because we feel we can better serve our customers as a result , \u201d says collins . since libraries were asking for more integrated product offerings , the merger was designed to create better integration between products that support the companies\u2019 journal , e - package , ebook , database , and discovery businesses . the consolidation of the two companies lets the new eis \u201coffer more creative product packages to our customers as the result of a single sales organization selling all ebsco product offerings , \u201d he says . for industry analyst john blossom , president of shore communications , inc . , the timing was right , and the merger is poised to provide more value to customers and end users .\naggregation is an information service ,\nsays blossom ,\nand in [ the realm of ] the new aggregation , we treat it is as part of a stack of information services that are tailored to solve specific problems for audiences . access to a database is no longer sufficient in and of itself for most institutions to justify subscription costs .\nas with any merger , industry observers weigh in on the short - and long - term effects on the staff , operations , and services going forward . collins says he sees consolidating ep and eis into one business as a better way to leverage resources with the ebsco businesses , all of which is intended to ultimately provide value and benefits to its customers . and as for job cuts and layoffs ? \u201cwe do not anticipate that this merger will have an impact on the number of jobs at ebsco , \u201d he says . \u201cwe actually have a number of open positions within eis that we are recruiting for now . \u201d\njune 30 , 2018 . l ' universit\u00e0 di milano - bicocca ha scelto lo strumento di ricerca ebsco discovery service da maggio 2017 . siamo felici di portare alla vostra attenzione l ' esperienza di un altro cliente ebsco : l ' universit\u00e0 di milano - bicocca . da maggio 2017 l ' ateneo offre l ' accesso all ' intera collezione della biblioteca attraverso un ' unica piattaforma : curiosone - realizzata con eds , ebsco discovery service . < < more > >\n\u201ci would say that our mission has broadened in recent years , \u201d says collins . \u201cwe still have the mission of being an online research service serving institutions , but we\u2019ve expanded it to encompass additional types and sources of content . \u201d with ebsco discovery service ( eds ) and ebsco host integrated search , users have access to a new level of search : users can search library catalogs for content from multiple platforms instead of just searching databases through ebsco host , with its suite of more than 300 full - text and secondary research databases for the corporate , government , academic , medical , and library markets . collins admits that ebsco is still primarily a research service , but its offerings now include different types of content in areas where ebsco had never searched before . and then , there are ebooks . with the acquisition of netlibrary in 2010 , ebsco host is adding a full range of ebooks and audiobooks to its offerings .\ntim collins , current president of ebsco publishing , has been with the company nearly 25 years , working his way up the ranks as division general manager , vice president , and now president . in fact , collins initially garnered attention by displaying the same entrepreneurial spirit that ebsco founder stephens leveraged decades earlier . in 1984 , collins , along with his stepfather gerald seaman , created a print publication called popular magazine review , featuring article abstracts from more than 300 magazines . it was an innovative business concept that worked well with ebsco\u2019s corporate strategy . by 1987 , ebsco acquired collins\u2019 company , bringing collins\u2014and his business savvy\u2014on board .\none long - term commitment for ebsco was made more than a decade ago , when george soros\u2019 open society foundation , via the open society institute ( osi ) , leased what it considered the world\u2019s most essential research databases for universities in 39 developing countries ( chiefly in central and eastern europe and sub - saharan africa ) . after osi completed its analysis and deemed ebsco host products as \u201cthe most desired and most valuable , \u201d ebsco signed a contract with osi at \u201ctruly unprecedented\u201d rates , says brooks . when the contract expired , ebsco arranged for direct licenses with ministries of education , culture , and science and technology in each of the participating countries . now , ebsco has more than 50 national licenses \u201cfor extensive access to high - end research databases , \u201d he says .\nthe award to alin provides knowledge and information through a variety of channels in kenya , uganda , and tanzania . technology and other tools at the maarifa centers are used by community members , most of whom are small - scale farmers , to improve their health , income , and quality of life . practical information , particularly related to agricultural development , helps them find markets for their crops and learn about pests , drought , and other agricultural challenges . microsoft , which partners with the bill & melinda gates foundation , has donated more than $ 270 , 000 worth of software and technology training curriculum to alin .\ngrowing value in eds in the past 2 years , ebsco\u2019s business has prospered , especially the discovery business , which collins says \u201chas exploded . \u201d the company still adheres to its core mission of staying the course as an online research service dedicated to serving institutions , but the scope and depth of those services continue to evolve with a big boost in ebooks , a greater stake for medical point - of - care products , and a flood of content to eds , he says .\noclc and ebsco publishing signed an agreement whereby ebsco will purchase the assets of the oclc netlibrary division and the rights to license a select number of vendor - owned databases currently available through the oclc firstsearch service . the purchase includes the netlibrary ebook and eaudiobook platform as well as operations and infrastructure in boulder , colorado .\nthe ebsco savings & profit sharing trust is one of the top benefits ebsco offers . ebsco contributes up to 15 % of its yearly pretax profits to the trust . when ebsco businesses are successful and have profitable years , every employee benefits . - company contributions are not tied to your personal savings , and you are not required to save in order to receive company contributions . - company contributions are 100 % vested after six ( 6 ) or more years of employment . - after 90 days of employment : - qualifying incoming rollovers are accepted . - employees can contribute 0 % \u201314 % of gross pay ( before taxes ) , up to a cap of $ 12 , 600 .\n[ \u2026 ] also been wanting to enter the discussion meridith farkas started over ebsco getting exclusive and expensive control over a journal her community needs . on a [ \u2026 ]\nmay 3 , 2018 . ebsco health introduces patient decision aids product \u2014 option grid . ebsco health announced the launch of a shared decision making product , option grid decision aids . the option grid concept was originally created by professors glyn elwyn and marie - anne durand in 2010 and supported by work and research done at dartmouth college . ebsco health is working with professors elwyn and durand to deliver a product that is accessible and , powered by dynamed plus , always aligned with the most recent evidence . < < more > >\nlater this year , ebsco is planning to release full text finder , which will replace a - to - z with linksource . full text finder will be available either as a standalone product or as one that is totally integrated into ebsco host and eds . customers will get full text finder at no additional charge since it will be part of eds .\ngreen company ebsco follows a \u2018green zone\u2019 policy to maximize the company\u2019s level of environmental responsibility . these initiatives have resulted in hybrid company cars , a solar panel project and more .\nwith the launch of eds in 2010 , ebsco\u2019s role as the world\u2019s premier database aggregator has shifted into new territory . what\u2019s more , eds has become a way to get users back into libraries in the google age . for collins , eds is a critical component of ebsco\u2019s services . \u201cits fundamental goal is to make users aware of the quality content that their libraries can make available to them , \u201d he says , \u201cand we see this as a very important role for our customers , and therefore , [ it ] becomes a very important goal for us . \u201d he says the company is devoting significant resources to expanding the amount of content by eds as well as adding functionality for the user . ( see the related article on eds on page 33 . )"]}
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", "topic": 24}], "title": "all american direct", "paragraphs": ["acquires the all american pipeline and executes ipo of plains all american ( nyse : paa ) .\nall american mailing specializes in direct mail marketing projects of all types and sizes . for almost 40 years we\u2019ve\nglassdoor gives you an inside look at what it ' s like to work at all american direct , including salaries , reviews , office photos , and more . this is the all american direct company profile . all content is posted anonymously by employees working at all american direct .\nno , only the 16 all american regional teams in each age division will participate in the all american games .\nplease continue to provide the all american direct phone number and website to facilitate our customer ' s ability to contact all american direct for services and information . do not utilize this information to contact all american direct on behalf of the customer ; this information is to be utilized only by the customer . please remember that only all american direct can provide accurate information on their distant network qualifications .\n< < please note : all american direct may be referred to by customers as nps ( national programming service ) .\nworse written email ever , but the source is all american direct where everytime you call you get the same woman or guy .\nplains all american pipeline , l . p . and plains gp holdings announce distributions\nor by calling 1 - 800 - 909 - 9677 to find out if they qualify to receive distant networks from all american direct .\nall american dish & dish network they ripped my carpet while installing cable tv . internet\nall american direct has been purchased by a new company that will continue to offer standard definition distant network channels from new york & san francisco to their qualified customers using existing dish satellite equipment . hd distant locals from los angeles and chicago will no longer be available from all american direct . customers who call in regarding this change should be directed to all american direct & rsquo ; s toll free number : 800 - 909 - 9677 .\nshowcases are open to all players who want to participate . invites are for the all american region teams which will be selected once all showcases in that region are completed .\nall showcases are open to all athletes . each athlete will need to register individually .\nall american direct & my distant networks , dish network had 30 day guaranteed satiffication or i would receive refund . i did not receive and was lied to . internet\nrepresentative # 2 : doesn ' t know what it is either , i find this hard to believe . no wonder all american direct is pulling their plugs from dish network . its a 2 way street need to help out one another , but one company is doing poor job of making its customer aware that dns is available through all american direct .\nplease note : all american direct may be referred to by customers as nps ( national programming service ) . nps is one of america ' s premier c - band programming providers .\nfour direct selections will be named for a region at each showcase per age division . the all american selection shows will announce the remaining members for the region teams in each age division after the last showcase of the season . the regional rosters will be publicly announced during each of the regional all american selection shows . the schedule for the all american selection shows can be found at the following link : urltoken\nplains all american pipeline , l . p . and plains gp holdings announce timing of second - quarter 2018 earnings\nall american direct ceased operations on february 25 , 2014 at 11 : 59 pm . , resulting in the loss of services , including distant network channels , for millions of dish network subscribers nationwide . [ 10 ]\nnps & apos ; distant signal package , called all american direct , would not require subscribers to buy any programming from echostar , and echostar customers would not be automatically converted to the nps service , echostar said .\ndish customers , it should say any dish subscribers not currently getting distants from all american should . . . . . . . .\n< < please note : all american direct may be referred to by customers as nps ( national programming service ) . nps is one of america ' s premier c - band programming providers . > > ummm , nope\nnotably , all american direct was not a dish network subsidiary . subscribers to the company ' s my distant network package had to pay subscription fees separately and in addition to their monthly dish network subscription fees . [ 2 ]\nall american dish & dish network dish agent said i was signing up for 12 months . installer turned my new flat screen tv green internet\non my athlete\u2019s usssa history page , it says they are in the viera all - american , not the one i signed them up for .\nthe all american games are scheduled at the end of the season to ensure each player will be able to participate without negatively affecting his team .\nnever miss a story from foursquare direct , when you sign up for medium . learn more\nall american direct will cease operations on february 25th 2014 at 11 : 59 pm . at that time our services will no longer be available . all customers with time remaining on their service will receive a prorated refund by check or credit card . for further information please refer to the faq tab on this page .\ni am calling dish to see what is the plan for people who want distant networks . the representative ask me\nwhat is distant networks\ni tell her its channels i currently subscribe to from\nall american direct\nand\nmy distant networks .\nshe tells me what is all american direct or my distant networks , i never heard of that before . that is further i got so far , waiting to speak with supervisor now lol . they hung up on me now : )\nif you do not have a bank account , you can sign up for the direct express\u00ae card program . with direct express\u00ae , deposits from federal payments are made directly to the card account .\nslate is published by the slate group , a graham holdings company . all contents \u00a9 2018 the slate group llc . all rights reserved .\nall american direct will cease operations on february 25th 2014 at 11 : 59 pm . at that time our services will no longer be available . all customers with time remaining on their service will receive a prorated refund by check or credit card . for further information please refer to the faq tab on this page .\namerican fork occupancy license agreement . during 2013 , we subleased certain space at 796 east utah valley drive , american fork , utah to echostar for a period ending on july 31 , 2017 .\nwith direct deposit , your money is safe in your bank , savings and loan , or credit union account no matter what happens to interrupt mail service . for more information or to sign up visit our direct deposit site .\nthe all american games have been designed to allow the top players in each of the 8 regions to compete against each other on a national stage . there will be two teams ( i . e . ; american & national ) per age division that will compete to be named champions . this culminating event has a 4 game guarantee in which teams play three cross pool games with all teams advancing into a single elimination bracket . the 2018 all american games will take place at the usssa space coast complex august 4 \u2013 august 11 , 2018 .\na committee comprised of the all american chief administrator , lead scout and usssa vice presidents will make the roster selections based off of player data collected during the showcases of each region .\ndirect selections will be notified within a week of the showcase they attend . these players will have a set deadline ( 72 hours after notification ) to accept their regional team selections . the remaining team selections are announced during the regional all american selection shows . it is imperative you supply complete and accurate information when registering your child . we will also contact each selected player\u2019s parents as well as post the rosters online at urltoken after the all american selection show has aired for a region .\nwe will notify you . each player will be supplied with an all american hat , and two all american jerseys . selected players will need to provide : solid white uniform pants of any length ( no pinstripes , leg stripes , piping , braiding , or colored trim of any type ) , solid baseball socks & belt ( in the color listed below ) , and all personal baseball equipment ( i . e . ; gloves , bats , helmets , etc . ) . once selected , usssa will also have all american team apparel for sale for a limited time only . this information will be sent to selected team members via email .\n\u00a9 corus entertainment inc . , 2018 . all rights reserved . history television sites .\nacquires link energy ' s north american crude oil and pipeline operations , effectively doubling plains ' asset base .\nam wondering if i could buy newer compatible equipment direct online , etc . , to avoid a contract . . . ?\nall american direct was founded in 1983 as nationwide c - band satellite service provider and retailer national programming service , llc . according to a company web site , nps continues to provide c - band products and services and claims to be the largest c - band programming provider in the u . s . [ 1 ]\nwe have identified the top 4 participants in each age division to be named as direct selections to the midwest region usssa all american teams . players listed below will be contacted via email within a week of this announcement with further information on securing your roster position . * due to an administrative oversight the 14u has 5 [ \u2026 ]\ncopyright @ 2018 norfolk international airport . all rights reserved . norfolk airport authority\u00ae | privacy policy\nwe have identified the top 4 participants in each age division to be named as direct selections to the southeast region usssa all american teams . players listed below will be contacted via email within a week of this announcement with further information on securing your roster position . ( * players not listed below have their data stored in [ \u2026 ]\nwe have identified the top 4 participants in each age division to be named as direct selections to the far west region usssa all american teams . players listed below will be contacted via email within a week of this announcement with further information on securing your roster position . ( * players not listed below have their data stored [ \u2026 ]\nwe have identified the top 4 participants in each age division to be named as direct selections to the great lakes region usssa all american teams . players listed below will be contacted via email within a week of this announcement with further information on securing your roster position . ( * players not listed below have their data stored [ \u2026 ]\nwe have identified the top 4 participants in each age division to be named as direct selections to the midwest region usssa all american teams . players listed below will be contacted via email within a week of this announcement with further information on securing your roster position . ( * players not listed below have their data stored in [ \u2026 ]\nwe have identified the top 4 participants in each age division to be named as direct selections to the central region usssa all american teams . players listed below will be contacted via email within a week of this announcement with further information on securing your roster position . ( * players not listed below have their data stored in [ \u2026 ]\nwe have identified the top 4 participants in each age division to be named as direct selections to the atlantic region usssa all american teams . players listed below will be contacted via email within a week of this announcement with further information on securing your roster position . ( * players not listed below have their data stored in [ \u2026 ]\nat the time of the launch of american history tv , c - span co - president susan swain said :\nwe\u2019re hoping american history tv does for history enthusiasts what book tv has done for non - fiction book lovers .\nsince plains all american pipeline ' s initial public offering in 1998 , we have built and acquired a diverse portfolio of strategically located assets and today are one of the largest independent midstream energy companies in north america .\nso having just read the notice about all american direct , looks like i ' ll have to succumb to receiving utica channels if i want to see all networks . called dish , and asked would i be required now to sign a contract to add local channels ? yes and no . no just to include the local channels , but alas , i have old equipment , would have to buy new , and sign up for two years . : down :\n\u00a92018 at & t ; intellectual property . all rights reserved . at & t ; , globe logo , directv , and all other directv marks contained herein are trademarks of at & t ; intellectual property and / or at & t ; affiliated companies . all other marks are the property of their respective owners .\ncorrect , seems to be the same company now as my last billing , best as i can tell ? i don ' t think current subscribers to all american have to get re qualified . i think that confusion is the poor choice of\ni ' ve been a customer of all american direct and because of these allegations i ' m without my long distant channels ! i ' ve had only a minor issue and that is no high definition for my long distant channels . other than that i pay a year in advance with not problems and interruptions . now thanks to some whiners i no longer have my channels ! thanks alot ! !\nthe american windmill museum tells visitors about the role the windmill played in the settlement of the western u . s . the museum and the\u2026\nfor suspending our own legislatures , and declaring themselves invested with power to legislate for us in all cases whatsoever .\nin january , 2011 , c - span expanded its programming offerings with a new history - based service airing weekends on c - span3 . american history tv ( ahtv ) features programming geared toward history lovers with 48 hours every weekend of people and events that document the american story .\nthe process gained currency mainly in western states , which , to this day , have a more robust culture of direct democracy . more than 60 percent of all initiative activity has taken place in just six states : arizona , california , colorado , north dakota , oregon and washington . eastern and southern states initially rejected initiatives and referendums , largely out of fear that direct democracy would empower immigrants and african - americans . that anxiety eventually dissipated .\nnps first began offering c - band programming in 1987 and first switched from selling large 7\u201312 foot - diameter c - band dish antennae to providing small - dish services and equipment as dish network affiliate all american dish in 2003 . [ 3 ] in 2006 , all american dish launched allamericandirect . com , which\noffer [ s ] a wide variety of consumer electronic products , such as high definition televisions , sirius satellite radio , verizon wireless , high - speed internet , and other related products .\n[ 1 ]\njosh altic is the ballot measures project director , and geoff pallay is the editor in chief , at ballotpedia , an online encyclopedia of american politics .\nfinally i found the topic . this really sucks . because first off . i went with dish for superstations . they took that away on the 19th of september . i then paid up til april of this year for all american direct now its going away . i had all of the distant networks on directv . la & ny . and changed for this . & even had the hd versions also on directv . and now if i went back to directv . i could get distant networks but would only be east coast lost my chance with los angeles .\nhere you ' ll find information on social security office closures , safety preparedness in case of emergencies , signing up for direct deposit of your benefit payments , and more .\nall business will get complaints . how those businesses take care of those complaints is what separates good businesses from the rest .\non january 31 , 2017 , echostar corporation ( \u201cechostar\u201d ) and certain subsidiaries of echostar entered into a share exchange agreement ( the \u201cshare exchange agreement\u201d ) among dish network corporation ( \u201cdish\u201d ) , dish network l . l . c . , an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of dish ( \u201cdnllc\u201d ) , dish operating l . l . c . , a direct wholly owned subsidiary of dnllc ( \u201cdollc\u201d and , collectively with dish and dnllc , the \u201cdish parties\u201d ) , echostar , echostar broadcasting holding parent l . l . c . , a direct wholly owned subsidiary of echostar\u2019s subsidiary hughes satellite systems corporation ( \u201ceb llc\u201d ) , echostar broadcasting holding corporation , a direct wholly owned subsidiary of eb llc ( \u201ceb corp\u201d ) , echostar technologies holding corporation , a direct wholly owned subsidiary of echostar ( \u201cet corp\u201d ) , and echostar technologies l . l . c . , a direct wholly owned subsidiary of echostar .\nbut the broadcasters , angered by the direct - broadcast satellite service\u2019s actions , have gone to court accusing echostar of crafting a business deal designed to circumvent the court - ordered shutoff .\nservice response phones in all parking garages . security guards on duty 24 hours daily to assist with battery jumps and lock - outs .\nthere is a $ 225 non - refundable incidental fee for the 2018 all american games . it is each individual player\u2019s responsibility for transportation , lodging , etc . during the culminating event . usssa space coast complex is a stay to play venue and committed attendees will need to secure housing through anthony travel .\n\u00a9 2018 future publishing limited quay house , the ambury , bath ba1 1ua . all rights reserved . england and wales company registration number 2008885 .\nnext , we looked at market share of big - box and department store categories overall . ( in all cases within this report , market share is defined as a portion of visits for a specific retailer versus all visits to top competitive national big - box or department store locations . )\npark curbside at the arrivals terminal to pick up arriving passengers . vehicles must be attended at all times ; no minimum or maximum wait time .\nwithout the ny fox would not of had any of the american league play off games or the world series . we also often don ' t get the the second nfl game on sundays .\nif you have the bandwidth and speed , look into roku and some of the news options there . many local stations are carried from all over the country .\nwe run our events rain or shine . any possible updates will be displayed on the event page and all pre - registered participants will be notified via email .\nopens the 2 . 8 - million - barrel patoka terminal in illinois , providing direct access to canadian crude . patoka grows through a series of five expansion projects to become a 6 . 1 - million - barrel storage hub .\n\u00b7 meridian lease agreement . the lease for all of 9601 s . meridian blvd . in englewood , colorado is for a period ending on december 31 , 2016 .\ncovering american history c - span style : with event coverage , eyewitness accounts , and discussions with authors , historians and teachers . every weekend from 8am et saturday to 8am et monday on c - span3 .\nthis year , macy\u2019s is closing 68 locations and sears holdings corporation is closing 108 kmarts \u2014 while the limited , american apparel and wet seal are closing all brick - and - mortar shops . with so much more upheaval in the retail industry expected to come , foursquare dug into what happened around mass retail closures in the past to reveal what competitors and the industry can expect .\nall data is normalized against u . s . census data , ensuring that our cohort analysis accurately matches the u . s . population , and removes any age , gender or geographical bias .\nplains all american pipeline , l . p . ( nyse : paa ) is a publicly traded master limited partnership that owns and operates midstream energy infrastructure and provides logistics services for crude oil , natural gas liquids and natural gas . paa owns an extensive network of pipeline transportation , terminalling , storage and gathering assets in key crude oil and ngl producing basins and transportation corridors and at major market hubs in the united states and canada .\nallegiant , american , delta , frontier ( eff 8 / 12 / 18 ) , southwest and united offer convenient access to hundreds of cities worldwide . a variety of retail , dining and service amenities are provided to meet travelers ' needs .\nfirst , focusing on the 13 colonies in the runup to the american revolution , it is true that the crown reined things in for the most part , making most ( but not all ) of the colonies crown colonies , ruled by governors appointed from london . but british policy was inconsistent both toward america generally and toward individual colonies . the system of salutary neglect ended with the end of the french and indian war ( or seven years ' war ) as britain took a greater interest in the direct rule of the colonies , passing laws like the proclamation of 1763 , the stamp act of 1765 , and the quebec act in 1774 . these represented drastic policy shifts in imperial governance over time within the same territories .\nhave always had dish at this house , initially getting the nyc / la network channels via all american direct . never signed up for local channels once they became available on dish . my home is located between utica and albany , and my location is just on the utica side of the fcc\nline\n. so i would be required to receive the local broadcasts from utica . i do more business / have more involvement in albany , and can pick up at least their nbc & fox channels with a small roof antenna that is connected to the bedroom tv only . but at least it allows me to grab local news / weather , see nbc / fox shows . when i first moved here , there was a large antenna mounted on my roof that picked up all channels from both utica and albany . eventually the large antenna blew over , and i only replaced it with a smaller one as the big one was really aesthetically unappealing .\njust joined the forum because of this issue . . . . . . so having just read the notice about all american direct , looks like i ' ll have to succumb to receiving utica channels if i want to see all networks . called dish , and asked would i be required now to sign a contract to add local channels ? yes and no . no just to include the local channels , but alas , i have old equipment , would have to buy new , and sign up for two years . : down : so this stinks , let alone that i ' ve loved getting nyc , and even la local network channels . it ' s also been great having two different times i can catch the live broadcast when my dvr is filled up and i don ' t wish to record . have no desire to sign a contract , or set up a huge antenna . apologize for the long explanation . but if anyone knows any alternative to my situation , would love to hear one . am wondering if i could buy newer compatible equipment direct online , etc . , to avoid a contract . . . ? i otherwise really have no dish complaints . well , except for their still failing to broadcast yankee games .\nbibliography : barnouw , erik , tube of plenty : the evolution of american television , 2d ed . ( 1990 ) ; fisher , david e . and marshall j . , tube : the invention of television ( 1997 ) ; stephens , mitchell , broadcast news , 3d ed . ( 1993 ) , a history of news ( 1996 ) and the rise of the image , the fall of the word ( 1998 ) ; watson , mary a . , defining visions : television and the american experience since 1945 ( 1997 ) .\nthe origins of direct democracy in the united states date from the 1600s , when new england colonists debated and voted on ordinances and other issues during town hall meetings . this set the stage for legislative referrals , which , as their name implies , are measures referred to the ballot by a state legislature .\nhe has excited domestic insurrections amongst us , and has endeavoured to bring on the inhabitants of our frontiers , the merciless indian savages whose known rule of warfare , is an undistinguished destruction of all ages , sexes and conditions .\n\u00b7 santa fe lease agreement . the lease for all of 5701 s . santa fe dr . in littleton , colorado is for a period ending on december 31 , 2016 , with a renewal option for one additional year .\nestablished in the mid 1980s as part of a government operation before becoming a commercial organization , satmex owns and operates three satellites and two satellite uplink facilities , and has approximately 200 employees which are all included as part of the transaction .\nathletes are permitted to attend any showcase anywhere in the country . however , players will only be selected for the region team in which they reside and cannot be named as a \u201cdirect selection\u201d to a showcase outside of their home region . in this instance , their evaluation data will be transferred to their home region\u2019s database for team selection purposes .\non average , plains handles 5 million barrels per day of crude oil and natural gas liquids through our extensive network of assets located in key north american producing basins , major market hubs , and transportation gateways . this plays a vital role in the movement of u . s . and canadian energy supplies .\n[ via satellite 04 - 23 - 2014 ] eutelsat received a shot in the arm for its latin american business through the closing of a major deal with its brazilian division . eutelsat do brasil has signed a contract with hughes network systems do brasil for all of the ka - band capacity allocated to the brazilian service area on the upcoming high throughput satellite ( hts ) eutelsat 65 west a . the agreement cements the entirety of the satellites ka - band capacity for hughes do brasil for 15 years and closely follows the renaming of satmex to eutelsat america .\nthe all american showcase is so much more than just a tryout . your player will be evaluated by professional scouts on the 5 tools of baseball in a combine setting and atmosphere . our scouts will calculate the participant\u2019s skills set as compared to other same age players from across the country . participants will also have their evaluations posted to their player profile page on usssa . com . this page will display their event headshot photo and evaluation grades in each skill set on the standardized 20 / 80 scale , which are listed as scale scores of 2 - 8 .\ncashier and credit card self - service lanes are open 24 hours / day and accept all major credit cards . we accept visa and master card debit cards that can be processed as credit cards . debit cards cannot be used if a pin number is required .\nthe practice of statewide initiative and referendum gained traction among the populist movements of the progressive era , around the turn of the 20th century . frustrated with the ineptitude of government and elected officials , these movements demanded a comprehensive program of reform that included women\u2019s suffrage , the direct election of united states senators , the recall mechanism , primary elections and the initiative and referendum process .\nfor the other territories , there are several answers for the lack of rebellion . first is that broadly speaking there was no real reason to do so . canada after the american revolution was half french and half loyalists who had fled from the 13 colonies . they , like their caribbean cousins , had their chance to join the americans and didn\u2019t . moreover , until the oregon treaty in 1846 , canadians feared their southern neighbors , who had invaded during the war of independence and would invade again during the war of 1812 . they relied on the british to defend them against the ever - expanding american nation . ( in fact tensions remained until the oregon treaty . )\na not - for - profit organization , ieee is the world ' s largest technical professional organization dedicated to advancing technology for the benefit of humanity . \u00a9 copyright 2018 ieee - all rights reserved . use of this web site signifies your agreement to the terms and conditions .\nin addition to the problem of politicos gaming the system , critics of initiatives and referendums have also questioned whether voters are informed enough to make decisions on complicated policy issues . that concern is amplified by the massive amounts of money sometimes thrown at campaigns either supporting or opposing a given measure . some have concluded that even direct democracy has been corrupted and turned into a pay - to - play gambit .\ni am beyond confused . i had to look and look again to be sure this wasn ' t an old thread . there has not been hd distants for a long time , why is that even mentioned ? and claude ' s reply is old news also , dish has had the ability for sometime now , and we all know they only offer it for rv / trucker and can ' t offer it to almost 100 % of subscribers . other than the company is sold and will continue to provide the service , what ' s all the rest of it ? ?\nfew inventions have had as much effect on contemporary american society as television . before 1947 the number of u . s . homes with television sets could be measured in the thousands . by the late 1990s , 98 percent of u . s . homes had at least one television set , and those sets were on for an average of more than seven hours a day . the typical american spends ( depending on the survey and the time of year ) from two - and - a - half to almost five hours a day watching television . it is significant not only that this time is being spent with television but that it is not being spent engaging in other activities , such as reading or going out or socializing .\nfollowing the closing of the share exchange , the tracking stock will be retired and all agreements , arrangements and policy statements with respect to the tracking stock will terminate and be of no further effect . the share exchange is expected to be consummated three business days after the satisfaction or waiver of all of the closing conditions to the transaction ( other than conditions that by their nature are to be satisfied at the closing , but subject to the satisfaction of those conditions at such time ) , but no earlier than february 28 , 2017 . the share exchange agreement provides for customary termination rights of echostar and dish , including the right of either party to terminate the share exchange agreement if the share exchange has not closed by march 31 , 2017 . no assurance can be given that the share exchange will be consummated on the terms or within the time frame disclosed , or at all .\naustralia and new zealand , meanwhile , were relatively young\u2014captain cook reached australasia in 1770 , just as the american colonies were starting to rebel . more importantly , the british learned their lessons from the american revolution and gave white colonists domestic powers that would probably have satisfied the demands of american colonists at the beginning of their crisis . canada started down the path to home rule as early as 1840 . australia had responsible government in certain provinces in the 1850s . in canada , dominion status followed in 1867 . dominion status allowed for enough self - government ( with fealty to the empire and british supervision ) to serve as a kind of pressure - release valve on any discontent . the british used the canadian model for australia ( 1901 ) , new zealand ( 1907 ) , newfoundland ( 1907 ) , south africa ( 1910 ) , and ireland ( 1922 ) , as well as india , pakistan , and ceylon . the dominions also allowed for a sort of\nsoft\nindependence that made the formal break much easier and helped britain remain a privileged ally rather than france , whose decolonization efforts were much more traumatic .\nnot all states , though , allow voters to weigh in on changes to state statutes and laws . legislators in 23 states can refer changes to a state\u2019s statutes to the ballot . as with constitutional amendments , voters can approve or reject only the laws that their legislature decides to place before them .\nmiddleton , wis . \u2014 throughout our nation\u2019s history , citizens and legislators alike have used ballot measures to shape public policy and public opinion in the states . this process of direct democracy has often proved more effective than the customary actions of a party , politician , interest group or deep - pocketed donor at addressing some of the most divisive topics in our history : including suffrage , prohibition , gay rights , the death penalty and marijuana .\nnimiq 5 agreement . during 2009 , echostar entered into a fifteen - year satellite service agreement with telesat canada ( \u201ctelesat\u201d ) to receive service on all 32 dbs transponders on the nimiq 5 satellite at the 72 . 7 degree orbital location ( the \u201ctelesat transponder agreement\u201d ) . during 2009 , echostar also entered into a satellite service agreement ( the \u201cdish nimiq 5 agreement\u201d ) with us , pursuant to which we currently receive service from echostar on all 32 of the dbs transponders covered by the telesat transponder agreement . we have also guaranteed certain obligations of echostar under the telesat transponder agreement . see discussion under \u201cguarantees\u201d in note 16 .\nit ' s not a big loss anyways since almost all of network programming is online via hulu , hulu + and network websites . i ' ve actually been looking to get rid of the channels ( save $ 12 / month ) but my cousin has been holding me back because he wants to keep them .\nhe has refused for a long time , after such dissolutions , to cause others to be elected , whereby the legislative powers , incapable of annihilation , have returned to the people at large for their exercise ; the state remaining in the mean time exposed to all the dangers of invasion from without , and convulsions within .\n. . . . .\nhow can we receive distant network channels ? - we know of no options at this time\napparently no one has told aad about directv .\nwhat about using my dish network service while traveling in my rv ? - please contact dish network regarding this option at 1 - 800 - 333 - dish\nhopefully this is a sign that dish will resume offering distants to rv customers ( the dish feeds are still uplinked ) . . . . . . . 1 . direct tv does not help many who had aad . direct tv can not give distants to those in a white area in most every case . alot of us who used aad are in white areas where satellite can not give us distants . it would take a waiver , these days very hard to get . 2 . no solid evidence but i am betting dish will go back to distants for rv and truckers .\nwe , therefore , the representatives of the united states of america , in general congress , assembled , appealing to the supreme judge of the world for the rectitude of our intentions , do , in the name , and by authority of the good people of these colonies , solemnly publish and declare , that these united colonies are , and of right ought to be free and independent states , that they are absolved from all allegiance to the british crown , and that all political connection between them and the state of great britain , is and ought to be totally dissolved ; and that as free and independent states , they have full power to levy war , conclude peace , contract alliances , establish commerce , and to do all other acts and things which independent states may of right do . \u2014 and for the support of this declaration , with a firm reliance on the protection of divine providence , we mutually pledge to each other our lives , our fortunes , and our sacred honor .\nall participants must tryout in their appropriate age division and will only be considered for their current season roster age . an 8 year old is permitted to try out with the 9u group , however , they will not be considered for the regional team . we reserve those roster spots for of age participants for the current season of play .\nenglewood , colo . , u . s . a . , and mexico city , mexico \u0097 feb . 26 , 2010 \u0097 echostar satellite services l . l . c . , a subsidiary of echostar corporation ( nasdaq : sats ) , and sat\u00e9lites mexicanos s . a . de c . v . ( satmex ) announced today an agreement pursuant to which echostar will acquire an ownership interest in satmex . satmex is mexico\u0092s leading satellite operator and delivers video , audio and data services to the americas . mvs comunicaciones , one of the largest media and telecommunications companies in mexico and echostar\u0092s partner in the fast growing mexican direct - to - home tv service dish mexico , will also participate in the ownership of satmex through a joint venture with echostar . together , echostar and mvs comunicaciones will acquire all of the outstanding stock of satmex .\ntivo . on april 29 , 2011 , we and echostar entered into a settlement agreement with tivo inc . ( \u201ctivo\u201d ) . the settlement resolved all pending litigation between us and echostar , on the one hand , and tivo , on the other hand , including litigation relating to alleged patent infringement involving certain dish digital video recorders , or dvrs .\ni was about to get a winegard 1000sk ( wa only ) dish installed on my rv on the assumption i could fall back to aad in the increasing number of areas with ea only locals . bad assumption . i really don ' t want to spend all that $ on the roof top dish and still have to carry a portable around too .\ntax sharing agreement . in connection with the spin - off , we entered into a tax sharing agreement with echostar which governs our respective rights , responsibilities and obligations after the spin - off with respect to taxes for the periods ending on or before the spin - off . generally , all pre - spin - off taxes , including any taxes that are incurred as a result of restructuring activities undertaken to implement the spin - off , are borne by us , and we will indemnify echostar for such taxes . however , we are not liable for and will not indemnify echostar for any taxes that are incurred as a result of the spin - off or certain related transactions failing to qualify as tax - free distributions pursuant to any provision of section 355 or section 361 of the internal revenue code of 1986 , as amended ( the \u201ccode\u201d ) because of : ( i ) a direct or indirect acquisition of any of echostar\u2019s stock , stock options or assets ; ( ii ) any action that echostar takes or fails to take ; or ( iii ) any action that echostar takes that is inconsistent with the information and representations furnished to the internal revenue service ( \u201cirs\u201d ) in connection with the request for the private letter ruling , or to counsel in connection with any opinion being delivered by counsel with respect to the spin - off or certain related transactions . in such case , echostar is solely liable for , and will indemnify us for , any resulting taxes , as well as any losses , claims and expenses . the tax sharing agreement will only terminate after the later of the full period of all applicable statutes of limitations , including extensions , or once all rights and obligations are fully effectuated or performed .\nsat\u00e9lites mexicanos , s . a . de c . v . is the leading satellite service provider in latin america . the satmex fleet offers hemispheric and regional coverage throughout the americas . satmex owns and operates three satellites for full - time and occasional services in both c - and ku - bands : solidaridad 2 , satmex 5 and satmex 6 . thousands of users on the american continent , regardless of region or culture , benefit from satmex services in applications such as broadband , voice and data transmission , and video broadcasting , among others . with over 30 years of experience and landing rights in 46 countries and territories , satmex offers creative business technology solutions to improve the profitability of its customers . satmex\u0092s priority is empowering its customers\u0092 businesses by providing a service of excellence for every need , all the time , anywhere in the americas . visit www . satmex . com .\nas we all know , small shifts mean big business for larger retailers , and two competitors were able to successfully lure away large groups of kmart\u2019s typical shoppers . t . j . maxx saw a 47 % gain in its market share following the closures and walmart had an 8 % gain . these two brands walked away from the kmart closures in the strongest position to further conquest kmart shoppers .\ni guess there are dma ' s that directv does not supply locals too so there are some exceptions to that . also there would be very few who get dns for all 4 . mostly just the one or ones you are not able to get in your local package that directv offers . if i knew a zip code to check , i could give much more specific information on dns availablility for directv .\nterrestar agreement . on march 9 , 2012 , we completed the terrestar transaction . prior to our acquisition of substantially all the assets of terrestar and echostar\u2019s acquisition of hughes , terrestar and hns entered into various agreements pursuant to which hns provides , among other things , hosting , operations and maintenance services for terrestar\u2019s satellite gateway and associated ground infrastructure . these agreements generally may be terminated by us at any time for convenience .\nbroadcast agreement for certain sports related programming . during may 2010 , we and echostar entered into a broadcast agreement pursuant to which echostar provides certain broadcast services to us in connection with our carriage of certain sports related programming . the term of this agreement is for ten years . if we terminate this agreement for a reason other than echostar\u2019s breach , we are generally obligated to reimburse echostar for any direct costs echostar incurs related to any such termination that it cannot reasonably mitigate . the fees for the broadcast services provided under this agreement depend , among other things , upon the cost to develop and provide such services .\nunder the settlement agreement , all pending litigation was dismissed with prejudice and all injunctions that permanently restrain , enjoin or compel any action by us or echostar were dissolved . we and echostar are jointly responsible for making payments to tivo in the aggregate amount of $ 500 million , including an initial payment of $ 300 million and the remaining $ 200 million in six equal annual installments between 2012 and 2017 . pursuant to the terms and conditions of the agreements entered into in connection with the spin - off of echostar from us , we made the initial payment to tivo in may 2011 , except for the contribution from echostar totaling approximately $ 10 million , representing an allocation of liability relating to echostar\u2019s sales of dvr - enabled receivers to an international customer . future payments will be allocated between us and echostar based on historical sales of certain licensed products , with us being responsible for 95 % of each annual payment .\nechostar satellite services l . l . c . is a wholly owned subsidiary of echostar corporation ( nasdaq : sats ) and provides a reliable network for aggregation and distribution of video , audio and data domestically and internationally , including a joint venture to deliver dish mexico direct - to - home satellite tv services . echostar also offers iptv solutions through its vip - tv platform . echostar represents a significant source of ku - band and ka - band satellite capacity and spacecraft operation services with nine satellites , ground - based teleport facilities , and an expansive terrestrial backhaul network along with 24 - hour satellite access centers . visit www . echostar . com .\nbut the perseverance of initiative and referendum supporters paid off . in 1898 , south dakota became the first state to adopt the process for statewide ballots , although nebraska allowed local ballot measures the year before . utah and oregon implemented it in 1900 and 1902 , respectively , and many others soon followed . all told , 26 states as well as the district of columbia currently have some form of initiative or referendum , allowing citizens to directly engage in policy making .\ndespite their significant and lasting impact , ballot measures and the varied laws governing how they work can be daunting and complex . which states allow the ballot initiative process ? not all do . why are initiatives so popular in california , yet unavailable in new york ? how do voters get measures placed on the ballot ? none of this is simple or straightforward ; in fact , many people now find the language used in these measures so confusing that they abstain from voting on them entirely .\nthis agreement also reinforces hughes\u2019 ambitions in latin america . echostar , owner of hughes , was previously in talks with gvt subsidiary vivendi to create a joint venture ( jv ) direct - to - home ( dth ) pay - tv service in brazil . the joint venture fizzled out in december 2013 , but echostar stated that the company \u201cremains committed to use its expertise in satellite and video technology to deliver a unique pay - tv service to brazil via a high - powered bss satellite . \u201d eutelsat 65 west a also supports c - and ku - bands for video broadcasting . andrew spinola , senior analyst at wells fargo , believes this new agreement may open the door for echostar to accomplish this goal .\nfor the territories under indirect rule , there were rebellions in india and in africa . but why didn ' t the other white colonies rebel like the americans did ? first of all , ireland did , though because its bloody history is so unlike those of the other colonies , i\u2019ll leave it there . there was also conflict in south africa , but that was between two established european populations , the british and the dutch - speaking afrikaners . the english - speaking population did not rebel against british rule .\nin late 2006 nps entered into a multi - year contract with dish network parent company echostar corporation that saw echostar provide nps with domestic satellite capacity on echostar vii at 119\u00b0 west longitude [ 4 ] and on echostar x at 110\u00b0 west longitude . [ 2 ] the partnership came after a florida court ordered echostar to cease providing distant - network programming in october 2006 after a 10 - year legal battle over whether the satellite tv provider had violated the copyright act ; in december 2006 dish network ceased all transmission of distant - network programming . [ 5 ]\nin 1778 , citizens in massachusetts were the first to attempt ratification of their state constitution by a legislative referendum . several other states followed suit in subsequent decades , and in 1857 , congress mandated that all changes to state constitutions for states entering the union after that year had to be approved by voters . today , voters in 49 states , excluding delaware , must vote on and approve legislatively referred constitutional amendments . these have become the most prominent type of measure seen on ballots in recent years , and they enable legislators to keep a finger on the pulse of the electorate ."]}
{"id": 56615, "summary": [{"text": "phantom entertainment ( known as infinium labs until 2006 ) is a company founded in 2002 by tim roberts which makes computer keyboards .", "topic": 11}, {"text": "however , phantom is best known for the phantom , a video game console advertised for internet gaming on demand in 2004 ; it was never marketed , leading to suggestions that it was vaporware .", "topic": 30}, {"text": "the company 's website was last updated in late 2011 . ", "topic": 9}], "title": "phantom entertainment", "paragraphs": ["trust your wedding day entertainment to phantom shadow , a leader in the wedding entertainment industry since 1985 .\nin 2009 , phantom entertainment became a private company and focused on producing its phantom lapboard .\non may 23 , 2010 phantom entertainment launched a new website selling the lapboard .\nphantom entertainment , formerly infinium labs , is the ill - fated developer of the phantom gaming console / service .\na full service entertainment source , phantom entertainment has been serving the entertainment needs of customers for over 30 years . click on one of the pictures below to learn more about specific services or download our 2015 catalog .\nphantom entertainment , inc . ( formerly known as infinium labs until 2006 ) is a company making keyboards , specifically the phantom lapboard .\nthe phantom has controversy in both the gaming and business worlds due to the constant pushing back of its release date and a number of financial scandals involving phantom entertainment . phantom entertainment has lost more than $ 62 . 7 million since its creation in its efforts to create the phantom console .\nabout phantom\u2122 entertainment , inc . phantom\u2122 entertainment ( other otc : phei . pk ) is an industry - leading , global entertainment and interactive game company . phantom\u2122 entertainment has developed and is marketing its first product the phantom\u2122 lapboard , a combination wireless keyboard , laser mouse and hard surface that makes it easy for you to work or play games from your couch , easy chair or any other comfortable setting in your home or workplace .\nthe phantom lapboard is a wireless keyboard by phantom entertainment . it was first released on june 23 , 2008 two years after its originally planned release date .\nthe phantom was first seen in action at the may 2004 electronic entertainment expo ( e3 ) as a working prototype .\nphantom productions\nis the registered trademark of phantom productions , inc . copyright 2010\nas of 2009 , phantom entertainment returned to being a privately held company and is no longer listed on the stock market .\nreliance entertainment and phantom films\u2019 super 30 to release on 23 rd nov , 2018 , directed by vikas bahl starring hrithik roshan .\nphantom shadow entertainment , 25 south queen street , shippensburg , pa . 17257 1 - 800 - 357 - 4236 info @ urltoken\nsoon , you\u2019ll be able to give the phantom of the opera a spin at net entertainment - powered online casinos like mucho vegas .\nin august 2007 , phantom entertainment signed a deal with progames network to provide lapboards and\ngame service content\nin hotels worldwide .\non august 22 , 2007 , phantom entertainment signed a deal with progames network to provide lapboards and\ngame service content\nin hotels worldwide .\nphantom productions\nis the registered trademark of phantom productions , inc . copyright 2015 all pictures and content on this web site are the property of phantom productions , inc .\nwe don\u2018t know phantom entertainment services \u2018s story by heart , but we can assure you it\u2018s pretty awesome . message them to get to know more about their business .\nphantom entertainment services was born in the fall of 1979 . owned and operated by dean yaukey , the business experienced continued growth in the disc jockey industry throughout the mid 1990 ' s . in 1982 , phantom entertainment may have been the first company in our area to offer a mobile music video dance party with large screen projectors and music videos by request . during the mid 1990 ' s the business began to diversify with new entertainment services such as sing along karaoke . not long after that our emergence into the inflatable games and novelty business began to develop . currently phantom entertainment services offers over 100 different inflatable games and many many novelty items . entertainment services such as disc jockeys , karaoke , music video , and video karaoke still play a large part in our overall business . phantom entertainment services continues to be family owned and operated by dean yaukey and his wife katie .\nin the end , the new site won and infinium labs was forced to pay $ 50 , 000 . they would rename to phantom entertainment under new leadership and begin producing wireless keyboards . no sign of the phantom still exists .\nnow even that idea is out the window . the recently renamed phantom entertainment has relaunched its web site and updated the progress of both the phantom game service and the phantom lapboard . while the phantom game service will go by the same name as before , the company has said it will now be offered as a software - only program for the pc .\nphantom entertainment said that it is pushing out its downloadable game service until march 2007 as part of a licensing and recoding effort . the company\u2019s lapboard is still due in november .\nfor david perkoff music - phantom documented entertainment services for the first tee of greater austin featuring the special interest band and host austin police chief art acevedo . - view movie clips\nhugh panaro is the phantom and sierra boggess is christine in the 25th anniversary cast of the phantom of the opera on broadway .\nreliance entertainment is the flagship motion picture arm of india ' s reliance group with a significant presence in filmed entertainment ( film production , distribution , and exhibition ) . reliance group also has key interests in broadcasting and new media ventures .\nreliance entertainment ' s commando 2 releases 3rd march 2017 starring vidyut jamwal , esha gupta & adah sharma\n.\n\u201cwe expect the phantom game service pc client software will be ready during the first quarter of 2007 , \u201d koler added . \u201cthis move will enable the company to license the phantom game service technology to well - established manufacturers of pcs and digital home entertainment centers . \u201d\nnil ambani - owned reliance entertainment today said its film production and distribution business will partner phantom films , a company formed by leading directors anurag kashyap , vikas bahl , vikramaditya motwane and madhu mantena .\nphantom entertainment is also announcing today that they have secured financing and have placed an order with its contract manufacturer to mass manufacture the phantom lapboard . the units will be arriving in january and be available for purchase on the urltoken website . phantom entertainment has been working diligently to address the needs and concerns of large big box retailers and oem manufacturers to deliver upon their expectations of building an order history . the lapboard is positioned to be the selection of choice for the evolving market for digital media centers , set - top boxes and devices in the living room or automobiles . phantom entertainment ' s mission is to deliver our lapboards with the highest quality and customer satisfaction .\nthe sydney morning herald : national , world , business , entertainment , sport and technology news from australia ' s leading newspaper .\nthe proposed combination will leverage the proven creative and production capabilities of the phantom team , while enjoying access to the established domestic and international sales and distribution infrastructure of reliance entertainment ,\nit said .\nat this point , phantom entertainment\u2014formally known as infinium labs and more formerly known as global business resources\u2014has become a joke among gamers . you don ' t even need a punch line anymore ; just set up a premise with phantom in the title , and the jokes write themselves .\nhugh panaro is the phantom and sierra boggess is christine in the 25th anniversary cast of the phantom of the opera on broadway . joan marcus hide caption\nin the fall of 1979 dean started phantom entertainment as a full service disc jockey company . he is a proud alumni of penn state university , husband and father of three : jordan , joey and jamie .\nwe at phantom entertainment have believed for years that the set - top box would become the primary entry portal for content from tv , internet , games , movies , music and email . the phantom lapboard now fills that need for the consumer to interact with the new user interface and enjoy\nphantom produced 3 psa ' s for everychild , inc . view psa ' s\non june 6 , 2010 ziggytek named the phantom lapboard gadget of the week .\nthe two will form a 50 : 50 joint venture to create a powerful new force in indian cinema , reliance entertainment said in a statement .\n1 urltoken received a review unit of the lapboard directly from phantom entertainment . as of this writing , urltoken cannot locate an online store that sells either version of the phantom lapboard \u2014 phantom\u2019s own store is sold out , and its manufacturing partner , ione , which will sell the lapboard as the gemini - s9 , does not seem to be offering it for sale . phantom says it does not yet know what the shipping date will be for the next batch of orders .\nreliance entertainment to release its bollywood blockbuster toilet : ek prem katha , retitled as toilet hero , in china on friday , june 8 , 2018 .\npulse gh is ghana ' s new media network . 24 / 7 live news & videos , entertainment , sports , lifestyle , celebrities & more .\ncarlisle , pennsylvania \u2013 local business phantom entertainment is pleased to be the first rental company to offer dueling mechanical bulls , for rental for any occasion . phantom entertainment has multiple mechanical bul l units for rental and now offers an exclusive service they call the bull ride off . two complete and independent mechanical bull systems are set up side by side . two participants ride the bulls until one person falls off leaving the winner still on the bull . . . continue reading .\nthe reliance entertainment and phantom films joint venture plans to develop and produce at least 5 to 6 films every year , apart from distribution of films in india and overseas , and syndication of rights from the over 175 films strong library .\nphantom entertainment , the one - time console contender and now peripheral producer , has released its first device , the long - delayed phantom lapboard . for $ 129 . 95 , users can enjoy wireless gaming and computing with a convenient tilting lapboard on windows xp , 2000 , media center or apple os x operating system .\nalienware does not carry the phantom lapboard . there were plans a couple months ago , but from what i was told , phantom couldn\u2019t meet our unit / delivery needs .\nmike & ludim in phantom productions , inc . ' s studio recording narrative for tcds\nmetal gear solid 5 : konami warn fans of new phantom pain glitch . . .\nwriter nudrrat khawaja posted that shaan ' s actions were helping increase business for phantom .\nreportedly , vikas bahl was asked to step down from his position at phantom films .\nplease note that urltoken forums is not a sales or product support board . for sales or specific product related questions , please send message to receive the fastest response . messages about phantom entertainment lapboard wireless gaming keyboard & laser mouse combo midnight black\nnet entertainment is always on the cutting edge when it comes to launching branded and themed slots . the company knows exactly what will pique players\u2019 interest , and we are always excited to see what\u2019s next from this developer . the most recent development from net entertainment has been its announcement of the release of its upcoming phantom of the opera slot , which is based on the hugely popular broadway musical .\nwe are developing and seeking to commercialize the phantom lapboard , a wireless , rotating custom keyboard / turntable with integrated mousepad ,\nthe prospectus reads .\nafter establishing the phantom lapboard , we may seek to develop and commercialize the phantom game service .\nmechanical bull rental , inflatable party rentals , mobile zip line , stunt jump . what amusement ride or party inflatable are you looking for ? phantom entertainment is a one stop source for everything from mechanical bulls , mobile zip lines , amusement rides , dj entertainment , karaoke , video dance music , photo novelties , inflatable games , sky fall stunt jump , and photo booths . whether your event is a school function , college event , corporate picnic , church outreach , birthday party , or just a great private party , phantom entertainment has the items to make your event an instant success . an event your guests will talk about for years .\nhow did phantom e . managed to secure the distribution rights ? last time i checked , gaming companies were suing them . is timothy roberts really the ceo of phantom game service , inc ( the company that contracted the gaming download service with phantom entertainment ) . tim roberts have been banned for being a company officer for 5 years , by the sec . have anyone managed to download one of the games demos yet ?\n\u201cthe phantom game service software was originally engineered to run on a windows xp embedded operating system as a standalone configuration managed by our service and content servers , \u201d noted greg koler , president and chief executive of phantom entertainment , in a statement . \u201cwe intend to modify our software to run in the user - controlled pc environment . \u201d\nreliance entertainment and amblin partners\u2019 film \u201ca dog\u2019s purpose\u201d crosses us $ 175 million ( rs . 1 , 100 crore ) at global box office releases in india today\u201d\nreliance entertainment has produced , distributed and released more than 170 films in multiple indian languages , including hindi , tamil , telugu , malayalam , kannada and bengali .\nthe upcoming phantom of the opera slot will feature 40 paylines and offer players a wide betting range . the graphics will be similar to other branded net entertainment titles like dracula and the invisible man , with 3d graphics and a distinctive cinematic art style .\nthe first thing we\u0092re showing off , the video , will show off exactly what the phantom has in store for people . it\u0092s more a first peek at the phantom . at comdex , people will be able to see and play the phantom in front of their eyes .\njim stricklan in phantom productions , inc . ' s studio recording narrative for tcds view video\nall pictures and content on this web site are the property of phantom productions , inc .\nanother interesting detail that was supposed to be released in august ( 2004 ) is a phantom game list , or at least some insight as to what games will be available on the phantom console . as of publishing this on september 16 , 2004 , we have seen no phantom game list or hints at what to expect from the phantom in terms of gaming content .\nthe phantom game service was originally engineered to run on a windows xp embedded operating system on a phantom game receiver managed by phantom content servers over the internet ,\nreads the site .\nthe company [ now ] intends to modify the phantom game service software to run as client software on personal computers operating windows xp and windows xp media center operating systems .\nabout phantom\u2122 streaming , inc . phantom\u2122 streaming is a software development and licensing firm focused on our proprietary streaming technology . unlike the \u201ccompetition\u201d , phantom\u2122 streaming , inc focuses on predictive streaming and dynamic licensing solutions . phantom\u2122 streaming is powered by a strong executive team , software that was developed over years by some of the top minds from the largest technology companies in the world .\ninfinium labs is a visionary global entertainment and interactive gaming company . infinium labs developed its flagship product the phantom game console\u2122 , a cutting - edge and intuitive gaming console and delivery system that will be the performance leader in the interactive entertainment industry . founded and managed by senior interactive media , entertainment and technology leaders with proven industry experience and success , infinium labs markets a robust game console that appeals to a wide target audience of interactive gamers with its ease of use , intuitive graphic user interface , quality assurance and robust delivery system . for more information , please visit www . infinium urltoken or urltoken .\nthe day - to - day operations of the joint venture will be managed by phantom films .\ninfinium labs is an industry - leading global entertainment and interactive game company . infinium labs has developed and is marketing its flagship product the phantom game console\u0622\u2122 , a leading edge and intuitive game console and delivery system that is the performance leader in the interactive entertainment industry . founded and managed by senior interactive media , entertainment and technology leaders with proven industry experience and success , infinium labs markets a robust game console that appeals to a wide audience of interactive gamers with its ease of use , quality assurance and robust delivery system . for more information , please visit urltoken or www . infiniumlabs . com . built by gamers for gamers\u0622\u2122\nautumn manson plays the beautiful and talented christine daae , the object of the phantom\u2019s obsession in lifehouse theater\u2019s original musical \u201cphantom of the opera\u201d ( aug . 26 to sept . 24 , 2017 ) .\nthe hit film phantom has sparked angry exchanges on social media among pakistanis . veteran actor shaan shahid launched an online campaign to ban actor and model mawra hocane after she tweeted phantom was against terrorism .\nthe company now known as phantom entertainment was originally known as infinium labs , which attempted to join the console scene with their\nphantom\nconsole , first unveiled at e3 2004 . the\nphantom\nthen seemed to disappear , while promises of its power kept popping up , including claims that it would play past and future pc - games and would be download - based , as opposed to using discs . the phantom console was never released . following the company ' s name change , focus shifted from production of a game console to the production of computer keyboards .\nreliance entertainment announces joint venture with s . sasikanth ' s y not studios and sanjay wadhwa ' s ap international for production of high quality film content for the south india market\nin 2008 , publisher firesky announced stargate worlds , an mmo based on the popular stargate sg - 1 television series being developed in a collaboration by cheyenne mountain entertainment and mgm .\nwe know how important your next event is to you . we have been providing entertainment for all types of celebrations including college events , birthday parties , bar / bat mitzvahs , graduation parties , post prom parties , church events , corporate parties and picnics , private parties and much more since 1979 . we strive to provide the best entertainment for every event .\nyou mentioned q1 2004 as a release date . have retailers been lined up for the phantom release ?\nas a result of the donation , phantom projects will go into the costume rental business this spring .\nall that said , i think there is a market for a product such as the phantom but they need to be looking at the pre - teen market for sure and focusing on educational and entertainment content that can be easily controlled by parents . pc gamers want to be able to upgrade hardware and move their content easily and neither of those issues is addressed on a phantom console .\ntrailer of much awaited film vishwaroop 2 to be launched by aamir khan on 11th june at 5pm . the hindi version of the bilingual will be presented by rohit shetty and reliance entertainment\nas for how the company plans to reverse its fortunes , the prospectus indicates that , for now , the company is backing off of its phantom game service and focusing on getting its phantom lapboard peripheral to market .\nbut with state budget cuts this year , many schools can\u2019t afford to pay phantom projects , cisneros said .\non july 6 , 2010 urltoken gives the phantom lapboard 5 out of 5 stars in their product review .\nthe\nphantom game console\nis aptly named , be your cup of tea irony , or soliloquy .\nthe most commonly stated interest cited among members of the community , other than an enjoyment of furry entertainment , is a sense some may have of personally identifying with a certain kind of animal .\nthere have been some delays in unveiling the phantom , and these things , as you mentioned before , have made some gamers wary about what the phantom has in store for them . how will you garner their support ?\nphantom entertainment does not meet the standard definition of a\nstable company .\nin only a few years , phantom ' s corporate headquarters have bounced from florida to washington state to new york , and the company has now announced plans to relocate back to florida . their current digs are listed at an unprepossessing address in port chester , ny . their current phone number leads to a voicemail system that doesn ' t even bother to identify the company . ( phantom did not return a call for comment on this article . )\naccording to mumbai mirror , a young woman working at phantom films had alleged that she was molested by vikas bahl , during a trip to goa a few months ago and when the co - founders of phantom , anurag kashyap , vikramaditya motwane and madhu mantena learnt about this matter , they escalated the seriousness of the issue to reliance entertainment , who has a 50 - 50 joint venture with phantom . the gravity of the issue resulted in the company setting up a committee as per the \u2018vishakha\u2019 guidelines to hear the victim\u2019s grievance .\non july 21 , 2008 , greg koler resigned as chief executive officer , interim chief financial officer and chairman of the board of directors of phantom entertainment , inc . ( the \u201ccompany\u201d ) and on the same date , the company accepted mr . koler\u2019s resignation . mr . koler resigned to pursue other opportunities .\nin making our night a success ! phantom assisted is in so many levels regarding our event . budget , lay\non june 23 , 2008 , the phantom lapboard became available for sale on the company ' s official website .\nactually a guy by the royal o ' brien is still the caretaker of the phantom - o - matic .\nproducer / director vikas bahl , has been allegedly accused of molestation , by his female employees at phantom films .\ngeorge coyne ( parrot tracks studio , austin ) used phantom ' s studio to transfer tracks from a client ' s tape . phantom ' s fostex r8 ( 1 / 4\n8 track ) tape recorder for the transfer .\nfrom october 2004 through november 2006 , mr . taylor served as a consultant for phantom entertainment , inc . from november 2003 , to june 2004 , mr . taylor served as controller and acting chief financial officer of phantom entertainment , inc . , and as controller of its predecessor , infinium labs operating corporation . from june 1999 to november 2003 , mr . taylor served as controller at wireless one network , a cellular telephone operator in southwest florida that was acquired by at & t . from april 1998 to may 1999 , mr . taylor served as chief financial officer of abaris care , inc . , which operated 18 assisted living communities .\nthe sydney morning herald : national , world , business , entertainment , sport and technology news from australia ' s leading newspaper . skip directly to : search box , section navigation , content . text version .\nreliance ' s network includes the wide reach of im global , a reliance entertainment company based in los angeles , with operations in north america , uk and europe , asia pacific , china and latin america .\nphantom designed its lapboard as a combination laser mouse , keyboard , and gaming service , the company has said previously .\nmartin videotaping christine albert being interviewed by german radio station - chris provided bookings for christine and phantom produced this promo .\non october 19 , 2011 urltoken says\nthe phantom lapboard just may be a perfect fit for onlive gamers\n.\nthe first black actor to play the phantom of the opera on broadway says producers must cast more ethnic minority actors .\nthe phantom of the opera may be the most successful entertainment franchise of all time . it has grossed $ 5 . 6 billion worldwide \u2014 more than avatar , more than titanic , more than all the star wars films combined . a staggering 130 million people have seen the show in 28 countries and 148 cities in 13 languages .\nengineer john viehweg at phantom ' s studio transferring 4 track tapes from our otari mx5050 bqii to his portable alesis rig . john engineered phantom productions ' sessions at the austin recording studio with our band skull duggery back in the 1980 ' s\nopening night curtain call , jan . 26 , 1988 , features steve barton ( raoul ) , harold prince , michael crawford ( the phantom ) , andrew lloyd webber and sarah brightman ( christine ) . courtesy of the phantom company hide caption\nif you have a need for blazing fast processor speed , cinematic graphics , and dolby digital\u2122 surround sound , then experience the phantom game console\u2122 for a true high performance gaming environment . the phantom\u2122 provides access to more games of every genre than any competing product . phantom\u0092s breath - taking speed , graphic realism and dolby digital\u2122 7 . 1 surround sound put it in a class of its own . . . the must - have high performance game console . experience the new world of phantom\u2122 .\nin the meantime , phantom chalked up huge losses , and new cash ( for obvious reasons ) is hard to come by . the company ' s recently - filed sec report for 2006 shows us exactly how phantom continues to cling to life .\nnot a bad review at all from urltoken . they will also be giving the phantom lapboard away shortly so stay tuned .\nsony looks to bring cable thru iptv via thier devices & network \u2013 newegg offers the phantom lapboard as a ps3 bundle .\nother prominent pakistani users of twitter too chipped in on the debate over phantom . ( some relevant tweets from raza rumi ,\nregister at urltoken to be contacted to pre - order the phantom game console\u2122 . online ordering is expected to begin this october .\nthe donation comes at an opportune time because phantom projects \u2013 like many nonprofit organizations \u2013 has had financial problems , he said .\non february 21 , 2006 it was reported that the phantom video game console has been delayed indefinitely\npending further funding\n.\nkabir believes that through phantom he has tried to address the national consciousness about wanting closure for 26 / 11 . he adds ,\nthe phantom was a cancelled video game console that was allegedly under development in 2004 by phantom entertainment , known as infinium labs at that time . the cancelled device was supposedly planned to be capable of playing current and future pc games , giving the system a massive initial game library and making it easier for developers to produce games for the system . the system was supposedly designed to use a direct - download content delivery service instead of the discs and cartridges used by most game consoles .\nharrisburg , pennsylvania - 11 / 23 / 2015 - phantom entertainment , a local business in central pa , is excited to have the first inflatable hungry human hippos party rental game available for all types of parties and events . up to 4 participants compete to get the most balls very similar to the original board game . . . . continue reading . .\nrecruiting video for everychildtexas . new web site for david perkoff music . dpm ' s chris & david managed the time warner kem benefit concert for huston tillotson university . dpm is also providing entertainment for the new lost pines hyatt regency\n1920 london is the 3rd part in the 1920 franchise starring sharman joshi & meera chopra . produced by reliance entertainment , directed by tinu suresh desai & story by vikram bhatt , 1920 london releases may 6 , 2016 , globally .\nnear the beginning of the 80\u2019s , the furry genre enjoyed the first explosion of popularity it had seen since the 1930\u2019s . furry characters littered the animation world as well as toy stores . but there was also adult furry entertainment .\nphantom shadow entertainment has been a leader in the wedding industry since 1985 . phantom shadow entertainment has disc jockeys , photo booths , and lighting for all your wedding needs . we service shippensburg pa , carlisle pa , chambersburg pa , greencastle pa , waynesboro pa , york pa , harrisburg pa , lancaster , pa , hagerstown md , frederick md , washington dc , thurmont md , gettysburg pa , martinsburg wv , philadelphia pa , baltimore md , and anywhere in the united states . for local rentals we mainly are in pennsylvania , maryland , west virginia , virginia and washington dc . . areas we serve in are : md , va , pa , wv , dc , nj , ga , ny , and many other states .\nwe\u0092ve taken a different approach in that the phantom console is a means to an end , and it\u0092s not the end . the console is the technology platform that enables phantom . and one of the things that sets phantom apart is comthing called phantomnet . phantomnet is something that we have that is proprietary called vpgn , or virtual private game network , and that\u0092s where the whole broadband comes in .\nthe phantom\u2122 is an always - on broadband device , which will allow gamers a wealth of options , from wireless connectivity to massive multiplayer capabilities , allowing gamers to demo games before purchasing or subscribing . for more information on the phantom game console\u2122 , please visit urltoken .\ninfinium labs is focused on getting its phantom lapboard to market , but the cash - strapped company is in need of additional financing .\n\u201cwe are thrilled at the generosity of the costume house , \u201d said steve cisneros , phantom projects founder and its producing artistic director .\nthe phantom lapboard was released for consumer sales in 2008 and is currently sold on the companies website , amazon , newegg and ncix .\non october 27 , 2011 urltoken says\nthat the i feel the phantom lapboard is an essential purchase for anyone using onlive\n.\nin phantom , his co - star will be sierra boggess ( portraying christine ) , who played his daughter in the little mermaid . \u201cwe always say she\u2019s my daughter and i\u2019m her daddy , \u201d he laughs . \u201cand doing phantom will add an extra dynamic , as the phantom is very much like a father , as well as a child , and he does guide her\u2014well , misguide her . \u201d\none of the stakeholders who spoke on the condition of anonymity said : \u201cwe ( reliance entertainment and phantom films ) have taken a hard stand , based on what we have heard and investigated . \u201d according to him and several others close to the development , vikas bahl , who had already stopped attending office , was formally told on march 28 to step down from his position .\ntoday we received the elusive black phantom lapboard , an endangered species but we plan on releasing them to the wild to multiply . . .\nmany of us are well aware of the buzz surrounding the phantom gaming console and the promises made by the company developing it . we look past the hype and press releases and take an honest look at who ' s behind the phantom and the success of their previous ventures .\nin late january of 2003 , an unknown company by the name of infinium labs announced plans for a new video game console dubbed phantom .\nthe current cast of the phantom of the opera celebrated an unprecedented broadway milestone jan . 26 , when the show hit its 25th anniversary .\nas of august 15 , 2006 , the phantom console is not listed on the products page of the website and has seemingly been canceled .\nreliance entertainment has built an impressive film production slate in hindi , english & other indian languages , which it markets and distributes worldwide . following its association with im global , the company now benefits from an international sales team with an excellent reputation . . .\nsince the departure of roberts , the company has cycled through a series of chief executives . roberts did return briefly to serve as infinium ' s chairman of the board , but left the company entirely in 2007 ; a period during which the company ' s name was officially changed to phantom entertainment . also during this time , the company abandoned plans for a console and instead announced that they would turn focus toward production of gaming keyboards . the company ' s first keyboard product , the phantom lapboard , was subsequently released to market in 2008 .\ni was doing a bit of research for the nyt on the phantom lapboard and i remembered that alienware was supposed to carry it online . after trying to pry a photo out of phantom itself , i emailed alienware to ask if they had a photo . their reply was fairly curt :\nsoprano sarah brightman was married to lloyd webber when he was writing phantom ; she says he tailored the ingenue role of christine just for her .\nin 2010 , a new model of the phantom lapboard was released , which is designed to work with internet tv , gaming and media centers .\n@ comaaay3 who said \u2018support\u2019 phantom ? however , those who hold different views like @ mawrahocane should have space to say what they want to .\nwhile kabir khan\u2019s latest film phantom starring saif ali khan and katrina kaif hasn\u2019t opened as well as his last successful outing bajrangi bhaijaan with salman khan , the director is unperturbed . in an exclusive chat with the quint , kabir talks about phantom\u2019s mixed reviews , controversies and box office performance .\nnow , going back to what you said about stacking up against the upcoming consoles , there is a program we have called phantom for life . here , users of phantom for life will always have the next iteration of phantom hardware while , on the software side , when you connect to the vpgn all your software and performance upgrades can be done automatically . i hate using terms like non - obsolescence , but that really is the model we\u0092ve implemented by not only taking advantage of technology , but also on the broadband side we can help keep the phantom at the leading edge .\ndetails were few and far between , and many critics responded that phantom was indeed a phantom , just another piece of vaporware littering the video game news landscape . still , infinium labs kept insisting that details were to come , and their boasted \u0093fastest game console on the market\u0094 was a reality .\nin phantom ' s favor , though , is the fact that auditors expressed the same concern in the company ' s 2004 year - end report . yet phantom clings to life . whether or not people like the company , surely this sort of achievement is worth some kind of endurance award .\none of the many quibbles dividing the console and pc gamer camps is the choice of entertainment venue , each with its own benefits . do you want to frag enemies with a mouse and keyboard , or in front of your glorious 50 - inch plasma screen ?\npolitical topics in the community can revolve around pushing tolerance for controversial segments of the community , people trying to put limits on the genre celebrated by the fandom , and those who wish to completely separate the furry community from any relationship with the mainstream entertainment industry .\nthe longest - running broadway musical ever , andrew lloyd webber ' s the phantom of the opera , celebrated saturday another milestone : its 25th anniversary .\n\u201cin summary i would have to say that the i feel the phantom lapboard is an essential purchase for anyone using onlive with a microconsole . it offers unparalled control and convience without sacraficing gameplay . if you wan\u2019t to experience onlive to it\u2019s fullest you need to give the phantom lapboard a serious look \u201c\nlove the site , i can honestly say i\u2019ve been reading it for the past six hours . just a little info on the phantom for you :\na new original musical ,\nphantom of the opera ,\nwill be presented by lifehouse theater in redlands starting saturday night , aug . 26 .\nthe stage entertainment management board consists of arthur de bok ( chief executive officer ) , marijn de wit ( chief financial officer ) and fleur mooren - la bastide ( chief operations officer ) . joop van den ende is member of the supervisory board and senior producer .\nfounded in 1998 by dutch television and theatre entrepreneur joop van den ende , stage entertainment is one of the world\u2019s largest theatre producers and owners . the company has earned a reputation as a first - class theatrical production company focusing on europe . with offices in the netherlands , germany , the united kingdom , spain , russia , france , italy and the united states , the group produces some of the best - known titles in musical theatre . the company stages licensed productions from its world - renowned partners as well as new , original productions created entirely in - house . stage entertainment employs more than 3 , 000 people worldwide , and over 7 million visitors attend a stage entertainment production every year . today the brand is widely known for the exceptional quality of its shows and the warm hospitality extended to its audiences .\nlet ' s start by first taking a look at what the phantom console is actually supposed to be . below are press release excerpts from infinium labs :\ninfinium labs today ( sunday august 17 , 2003 ) announced the online video unveiling of the phantom game console\u2122 . the video unveiling can be downloaded here .\nthe costume house of irvine went out of business and as a result decided to donate its entire collection of costumes to la mirada - based phantom projects .\nraoul ( jordan crother ) presents a flower to christine ( autumn manson ) backstage after her performance in lifehouse theater\u2019s original musical \u201cphantom of the opera .\nbritish theatre critics have given a lukewarm reception to the much - anticipated sequel to lord andrew lloyd webber ' s smash hit musical phantom of the opera .\nafter a possible nuclear attack , you are assembled in a fallout shelter . soon you find out something is wrong and you need to get out . the fallout bunker includes hi - tech electronic challenges as well as the usual mechanical and manual puzzles . this fallout bunker scenario was created entirely by the design team at phantom entertainment . it is original and includes hi - tech electronics that are not found in any other escape room ! urltoken\n\u201ci definitely give my stamp of approval , and if you\u2019re like me and do the majority of your onlive gaming from your couch , the lapboard is a must have . owning the lapboard is going to make even more sense when onlive finally releases its web browser . it would be great if onlive partnered with phantom entertainment to package the lapboard along with the microconsole and onlive controller because it really completes the entire experience . \u201d \u2013 urltoken\ninfinium labs\u0092 phantom\u2122next - generation game console supports games on demand , game rentals , game demos , seamless upgrades and patch management . at launch , the phantom\u2122will be the fastest , most powerful console on the market and will include a broad selection of pre - loaded games , on - demand games and game rentals .\namazingly , phantom lives on , a testament to just how long a company can survive without cash when it simply stops paying creditors . the company is down to three full - time employees but still hopes to launch its phantom wireless lapboard in september\u2014if it survives that long . when phantom ' s outside auditors prepared its most recent financial statement for the year ended on december 31 , 2006 , they\nexpressed substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern .\nproduct reviews on urltoken are screened for relevance and inappropriate content . reviews may contain inaccurate information about the product . if there is a discrepancy , please use the flag this review link located beside each review . reviews are not an endorsement expressed by urltoken , but opinions from customers based on their own experience with a product . we do not recommend you make purchasing decisions based on facts or opinions expressed regarding phantom entertainment lapboard - b reviews .\nthe current cast of the phantom of the opera celebrated an unprecedented broadway milestone jan . 26 , when the show hit its 25th anniversary . joan marcus hide caption\nreliance will own 50 per cent shareholding of the combined business , while the balance 50 per cent will be equally held among the four promoters of phantom films .\na photo - essay giving a look inside an infinium labs gen 1 phantom console . we pull back the curtain and show you what infinium labs never would .\nstage entertainment has played a key role in the development and widespread popularity of the musical genre on the european continent . the rapid growth of the company since its inception has been the result of a drive and passion for theatre embodied by all those working at the group . from the start , stage entertainment has striven to produce top - quality productions in its network of theatres . as a part of this process , the company has invested heavily in theatre venues as well as in the professional training of artists , managers and colleagues in production , finance , marketing and pr .\nit had seemed almost too easy . sprecher called his entertainment lawyer , scott lazarus , to explain what had just happened , and lazarus told his client not to count on this scenario panning out . yet lazarus soon heard from two attorneys representing runsdorf : jonathan a . lonner , a new york entertainment lawyer well known in the theater business , and lawrence d . levien , a partner at the washington , d . c . - based powerhouse firm akin gump . runsdorf ultimately committed to an investment of $ 2 . 25 million , with an important condition : he wanted anonymity .\nthe phantom lapboard is one of those fabled legends of the gadget world , a keyboard and mouse that you can use comfortably on a couch .\n- gizmodo\n- if you ' re looking for a wireless keyboard and mouse for an htpc that ' s also used for gaming , the phantom lapboard is worth serious consideration .\n. . . who would thoroughly enjoy the phantom lapboard is a gamer who games from the couch , with one hand for mousing and one for keying .\nthe phantom lapboard is one of those fabled legends of the gadget world , a keyboard and mouse that you can use comfortably on a couch\u2014in the making since 2004 .\nif the phantom makes it big in the market you can count on it being reported here along with a big helping of marinated crow . if you are thinking all of this sounds great and are interested in the ceo that controls infinium labs , we highly suggest you read our behind the infinium phantom console article from last year .\nbecause the furry genre is widely considered to be a children\u2019s market , there is a considerable lack of furry entertainment specifically geared to adult aged audiences . the community of mostly adult aged furry fans that has formed around the genre is particularly dedicated to filling the need for such products through fan creativity .\nthe phantom wireless lapboard and the phantom wireless laser mouse together are a combination wireless keyboard and mouse where the keyboard opens to a hard mousing surface at adjustable rotating angles , that enables users to work or play from a couch , easy chair or any comfortable setting for internet tv , iptv set - top box , htpc or gaming .\nit has , but what i would say is the price point for the baseline phantom will be below $ 399 and the vpgn should hit at $ 9 . 95 per month . the phantom will come with preloaded games in the box so , literally , no pun intended , you\u0092ll be able to play right out of the box .\n25 years strong , ' phantom of the opera ' kills and kills again invited guests packed the majestic theater on saturday night to celebrate the longest - running broadway musical ever . times have changed , but the phantom , that tortured genius who haunts the paris opera house , creating havoc and causing the chandelier to fall , has endured .\nprospectus details how would - be pc - game - console - maker lost $ 62 . 7 million in three years - - and is putting the phantom on hold .\nthe first large production order of the phantom lapboard was shipped from china on june 15 , 2009 and is scheduled to arrive in the usa on july 9 , 2009 .\nthe popular and suspenseful tale of the mysterious phantom comes to lifehouse theater in a new original musical . guests will witness young christine\u2019s rise to fame in the opera world , thanks to the schemes of the ominous phantom , who seeks to win her heart . sinister plots abound amidst comedic moments and tragic situations based on the original classic novel .\ndon ' t confuse the two companies . the rights and naming conventions were sold off a long time ago . there are none of the old guard still at phantom .\nin the saif ali khan - katrina starrer phantom , kabir says he is focusing on a part of the establishment that supports certain elements like lashkar - e - taiba .\nwhile the play is actually a retelling of gaston leroux\u2019s 1909 le fant\u00f4me de l\u2019op\u00e9ra , it is the musical that has inspired so many different incarnations in popular culture . it has been made into numerous films and miniseries , and has inspired many songs from artists like wing and iced earth . now , this is the first time that you\u2019ll be able to experience the phantom of the opera as an interactive game , thanks to the innovative design and development team at net entertainment .\nthe phantom wireless lapboard and the phantom wireless laser mouse together are a combination wireless keyboard and mouse where the keyboard opens to a hard mousing surface at adjustable rotating angles , that enables users to work or play from a couch , easy chair or any comfortable setting for internet tv , htpc or gaming . the phantom lapboard is the only wireless computer peripheral which allows the consumer to use a\nmobile desktop\n; the hardware combination is designed to allow full control of the keyboard and mouse without the need to be sitting upright at a desk . the phantom lapboard includes wireless technology , ergonomic design , one - touch features , and a wireless high definition 1200 dpi laser mouse . in addition , the phantom lapboard also rotates for left and right handed users and inclines up to a 22 degree angle with a hard surface support for the phantom mouse that is designed for internet tv , game - specific and business software applications on pc , mac , ps3 and other gaming platforms . with the internet tv revolution launching this year , the phantom lapboard provides consumers with the ability to use this exciting new technology to its fullest potential , not being docked to a table , trackball or touch pad . consumers can easily utilize all the features of the new internet tv user interface , which will now marry the television and the internet , from the couch or bed using the phantom lapboard ."]}